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FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number 811-7762
First Eagle Funds
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
1345 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10105
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Sheelyn Michael
First Eagle Funds
1345 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10105
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 1-212-632-2700
Date of fiscal year end: October 31
Date of reporting period: April 30, 2022
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| Item 1. | Reports to Stockholders. |
Semiannual Report
April 30, 2022
First Eagle Global Fund
First Eagle Overseas Fund
First Eagle U.S. Value Fund
First Eagle Gold Fund
First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund
First Eagle High Income Fund
First Eagle Fund of America
First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund
First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund
Advised by First Eagle Investment Management, LLC
Forward-Looking Statement Disclosure
One of our most important responsibilities as mutual fund managers is to communicate with shareholders in an open and direct manner. Some of our comments in our letters to shareholders are based on current management expectations and are considered "forward-looking statements". Actual future results, however, may prove to be different from our expectations. You can identify forward-looking statements by words such as "may", "will", "believe", "attempt", "seek", "think", "ought", "try" and other similar terms. We cannot promise future returns. Our opinions are a reflection of our best judgment at the time this report is compiled, and we disclaim any obligation to update or alter forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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Table of Contents
Letter from the President | | | 6 | | |
Management's Discussion of Fund Performance | | | 9 | | |
Performance Chart | | | 16 | | |
First Eagle Global Fund | |
Fund Overview | | | 26 | | |
Consolidated Schedule of Investments | | | 28 | | |
First Eagle Overseas Fund | |
Fund Overview | | | 42 | | |
Consolidated Schedule of Investments | | | 44 | | |
First Eagle U.S. Value Fund | |
Fund Overview | | | 56 | | |
Consolidated Schedule of Investments | | | 58 | | |
First Eagle Gold Fund | |
Fund Overview | | | 64 | | |
Consolidated Schedule of Investments | | | 66 | | |
First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund | |
Fund Overview | | | 70 | | |
Schedule of Investments | | | 72 | | |
First Eagle High Income Fund | |
Fund Overview | | | 86 | | |
Schedule of Investments | | | 88 | | |
First Eagle Fund of America | |
Fund Overview | | | 98 | | |
Schedule of Investments | | | 100 | | |
First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund | |
Fund Overview | | | 104 | | |
Schedule of Investments | | | 106 | | |
First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund | |
Fund Overview | | | 118 | | |
Consolidated Schedule of Investments | | | 120 | | |
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities | | | 124 | | |
Statements of Operations | | | 134 | | |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets | | | 144 | | |
Financial Highlights | | | 158 | | |
Notes to Financial Statements | | | 186 | | |
Fund Expenses | | | 219 | | |
General Information | | | 225 | | |
Board Considerations for Approval of Advisory Agreement | | | 226 | | |
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Letter from the President (unaudited)
Dear Fellow Shareholders,
Since my last letter to you, war has been added to the litany of geopolitical and macroeconomic challenges already facing world economies and markets, including inflation, shifting monetary policy, recession fears and the ongoing supply and demand impacts of Covid-19. Though Russia's invasion of Ukraine in late February was widely anticipated, the sharp repricing of equities and other risk assets that followed suggested the market may have been caught off guard by its scale and investors have been left with few places to hide thus far in 2022.
I've written previously of our concerns about the markets' apparent complacence in the face of mounting risks, not the least of which was the impact of Covid-19 on economic and market dynamics. The massive fiscal and policy response to the initial outbreak of the virus in early 2020 produced distortions in the fortunes of companies and industries, as businesses representative of the "new economy" capitalized on the forced virtualization of global activity while more traditional organizations struggled under the weight of pandemic-related restrictions. As a result, we saw a sharp but bifurcated comeback in risk assets, as the predominantly growth-oriented stocks representative of the new economy were priced as if their Covid tailwinds would persist indefinitely, while old-line names typical of value stocks traded at levels suggesting their business models were becoming obsolete.
It has been our view that neither of these scenarios was likely to be true and that the normalization of economic activity would bring asset valuations closer to long-term equilibrium. This journey toward equilibrium began to emerge in late 2021 and picked up steam in the period; though both are down through the end of May, the MSCI World Value Index has outperformed the MSCI World Growth Index by more than 1,000 basis points during this period.1 Tightening financial conditions appear to be among the primary drivers of this move. With inflation at 40-year highs and showing no sign of abating, the Federal Reserve embarked upon a new tightening cycle in March; the central bank has raised its federal funds rate by 75 basis points through its May meeting and has foreshadowed an aggressive bias going forward. High-valuation stocks—including the growth-oriented, tech-related names that had been market darlings since the Covid swoon and for much of the post-global financial crisis era in general—suffered the most, as their future cash flows appeared less attractive to investors when discounted against higher
1 Source: FactSet; data as of May 31, 2022.
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Letter from the President (unaudited)
prevailing interest rates. Higher interest rates also weighed on fixed income assets, particularly those with longer durations; notably, investment grade bonds fell more than they have in four decades.2
We are living in uncertain macroeconomic times. Some observers think recession is inevitable, especially in Europe, which still relies on Russian oil and natural gas for a major share of its energy needs. Sanctions have already been imposed on Russian exports, and additional sanctions are under discussion, further pressuring consumers and businesses straining under the weight of inflation. In the United States, where the Federal Reserve is unwinding years of highly accommodative policy, many doubt it can engineer a soft landing, given its spotty track record. On the other hand, employment remains strong in the United States, and consumers still have savings that they are willing to spend—factors that might help prevent or moderate a recession. China's zero-Covid approach has led to draconian lockdowns in a number of areas vital to global supply chains and slowed its economy, but policymakers in China have been rolling out targeted stimulus measures.
Volatility in both the equity and fixed income markets, which had been creeping higher since the fall, spiked in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and has trended higher since. Volatility can rattle investors and trigger fearful reactions but selling into a falling market has the potential to inflict serious damage on long-term investment returns by permanently impairing investor capital.
At First Eagle, we seek to counter this inclination through a focus on generating absolute returns across market cycles. We take a selective, valuation-sensitive approach to portfolio construction, in many cases complemented by cash and cash equivalents as a form of deferred purchasing power and gold and gold-related securities as an important source of ballast. Though targeting different asset classes, the strategies across our platform are united by a shared dedication to First Eagle's long-held investment principles, including a commitment to in-depth fundamental analysis, a flexible, benchmark-agnostic approach, a focus on absolute returns, and an ongoing effort to avoid the permanent impairment of capital. The end result is a lineup of strategies we believe have the potential to mitigate the impact of tumultuous markets.
Global Value Team
After finishing 2021 on a high note, global equities staggered out of the gates in 2022 in the face of the myriad risks discussed above. Some Global Value team funds that delivered negative absolute returns in the six-month period covered in this report substantially outpaced their benchmarks and index-based peers thanks to strong stock selection. The energy sector in particular, buoyed by rising oil
2 Source: Callan; data as of April 15, 2022.
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Letter from the President (unaudited)
prices, contributed strongly to fund performance. Gold and gold-related equities, which many of our funds hold as a potential hedge against left-tail risk and market turbulence, played their part effectively.
High Income Team
Though high yield bonds had been resilient in the face of the pressures dragging down investment grade bonds, performance began to unravel in 2022. With borrowers given pause by higher rates and investors seeking to preserve liquidity, high yield new issuance has been off sharply this year, while secondary-market spreads have widened considerably. In this uncertain investment environment, we continued to focus on minimizing downside risk, looking to allocate capital countercyclically as opportunities emerged. The team sought to maintain good credit quality and to attach relatively high in companies' capital structures, with a focus on businesses with the pricing power to pass along rising input costs to their customers.
Small Cap Team
Although smaller companies are often seen as especially vulnerable to volatility, the Small Cap team seeks to leverage such conditions to uncover stocks whose market price has become disconnected from its normalized value, especially once-larger companies whose shrinking market capitalizations have pushed them into the team's investment universe. Even well-managed companies can lose ground in a falling market, but company-specific growth drivers or catalysts, such as a new management team or product innovation, can pave a more economically resilient path to operational success regardless of macroeconomic conditions.
As always, I want to thank you for entrusting your assets to our stewardship.
Mehdi Mahmud
President
June 2022
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Management's Discussion of Fund
Performance (unaudited)
First Eagle Global Fund
The net asset value ("NAV") of the fund's Class A shares* decreased 4.60% for the six months ended April 30, 2022, while the net return of the MSCI World Index decreased 11.30%. The fund's short-term investments, including cash and cash equivalents, were 8.5% as of April 30, 2022.
The five largest contributors to the performance of First Eagle Global Fund over the period were Exxon Mobil Corp. (oil, gas & consumable fuels, United States), gold bullion, Imperial Oil Limited (oil, gas & consumable fuels, Canada), Newmont Corporation (metals & mining, United States) and British American Tobacco plc (tobacco, United Kingdom). Collectively, they accounted for 2.28% of this period's performance.
The five largest detractors during the first quarter were Oracle Corporation (software, United States), Meta Platforms Inc. Class A (interactive media & services, United States), Comcast Corporation Class A (media, United States), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (capital markets, United States) and Salesforce, Inc. (software, United States). Their combined negative performance over the period subtracted 2.53% from fund performance.
First Eagle Overseas Fund
The NAV of the fund's Class A shares* decreased 5.26% for the six months ended April 30, 2022 while the MSCI EAFE Index decreased 11.80%. The fund's short-term investments, including cash and cash equivalents, were 4.3% as of April 30, 2022.
The five largest contributors to the performance of First Eagle Overseas Fund over the period were Imperial Oil Limited (oil, gas & consumable fuels, Canada), gold bullion, Nutrien Ltd. (chemicals, Canada), Newmont Corporation (metals & mining, United States) and British American Tobacco plc (tobacco, United Kingdom). Collectively, they accounted for 2.97% of this period's performance.
The five largest detractors were Shimano Inc. (leisure products, Japan), Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA (diversified financial services, Belgium), Prosus N.V. Class N (internet & direct marketing retail, China), Fanuc Corporation (machinery, Japan) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Sponsored ADR (semiconductors & semiconductor equipment, Taiwan). Their combined negative performance over the period subtracted 2.08% from fund performance.
First Eagle U.S. Value Fund
The NAV of the fund's Class A shares* decreased 3.64% for the six months ended April 30, 2022, while the S&P 500 Index decreased 9.65%. The fund's short-term investments, including cash and cash equivalents, were 8.6% as of April 30, 2022.
* Reflects performance for Class A shares without the effect of sales charges and assumes all distributions have been reinvested; if sales charges were included, values would be lower.
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Management's Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
The five largest contributors to the performance of First Eagle U.S. Value Fund over the period were Exxon Mobil Corp. (oil, gas & consumable fuels, United States), gold bullion, Newmont Corporation (metals & mining, United States), Nutrien Ltd. (chemicals, Canada) and Anthem, Inc. (health care providers & services, United States). Collectively, they accounted for 2.74% of this period's performance.
The five largest detractors during the first quarter were Meta Platforms Inc. Class A (interactive media & services, United States), Oracle Corporation (software, United States), Comcast Corporation Class A (media, United States), Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (capital markets, United States) and Salesforce, Inc. (software, United States). Their combined negative performance over the period subtracted 4.43% from fund performance.
First Eagle Gold Fund
The NAV of the fund's Class A shares* increased 6.69% for the six months ended April 30, 2022, while the FTSE Gold Mines Index increased 13.02%. The fund's short-term investments, including cash and cash equivalents, were 7.8% as of April 30, 2022.
The five largest contributors to the performance of First Eagle Gold Fund over the period were Newmont Corp. (metals & mining, United States), Barrick Gold Corporation (metals & mining, Canada), Royal Gold Inc. (metals & mining, United States), Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (metals & mining, Canada) and gold bullion. Collectively, they accounted for 8.51% of this period's performance.
The five largest detractors were MAG Sliver Corp. (metals & mining, Canada), Novagold Resources Inc. (metals & mining, Canada), Fresnillo plc (metals & mining, Mexico), Dundee Precious Metals (metals & mining, Canada) and Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (metals & mining, Canada). Their combined negative performance over the period subtracted 2.55% from fund performance.
First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund
The NAV of the fund's Class A shares* decreased 2.30% for the six months ended April 30, 2022, while the MSCI World Index decreased 11.30% and the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index was down 9.47%. The composite index3 decreased 10.47% over the same time period. The fund's short-term investments, including cash and cash equivalents, were 1.9% as of April 30, 2022.
The five largest contributors to the performance of First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund over the period were Exxon Mobil Corporation (oil, gas & consumable fuels, United States), British American Tobacco plc (tobacco, United Kingdom), gold bullion, Imperial Oil Limited (oil, gas & consumable fuels, Canada) and Enterprise Products Partners LP (oil, gas & consumable fuels, United States). Collectively, they accounted for 4.34% of this period's performance.
The five largest detractors were Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA (diversified financial services, Belgium), Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (capital markets, United States),
3 The composite index consists of 60% of the MSCI World Index and 40% of the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index.
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Management's Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Unilever plc (personal products, United Kingdom), Fuchs Petrolub SE Preferred (chemicals, Germany) and Wells Fargo & Company 7.5% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Registered Shares A Series L (diversified banks, United States). Their combined negative performance over the period subtracted 1.57% from fund performance.
First Eagle High Income Fund
The NAV of the fund's Class I shares decreased 6.38% for the six months ended April 30, 2022 while the Bloomberg US Corporate High Yield Index decreased 7.41%. The fund's short-term investments, including cash and cash equivalents, were 3.0% as of April 30, 2022.
The five largest contributors to the performance of First Eagle High Income Fund over the period were EnQuest plc 7.00%, 10/15/2023 (oil, gas & consumable fuels, United Kingdom); Intertape Polymer Group Inc. 4.375%, 4/15/2029 (containers & packaging, Canada); Pearl Merger Sub, Inc. 6.75%, 10/1/28 (paper & forest products, United States); G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. 7.875%, 8/15/2025 (textiles, apparel & luxury goods, United States); and Avation Capital SA 8.25%, 10/31/2026 (consumer finance, Singapore). Collectively, they accounted for 0.20% points of this period's performance.
The five largest detractors were Glatfelter Corporation 4.75%, 11/15/2029 (paper & forest products, United States); Valvoline, Inc. 3.625%, 6/15/2031 (chemicals, United States); Mexico Remittances Funding Fiduciary Estate Sarl 4.875%, 1/15/2028 (diversified financial services, Mexico); Lumen Technologies, Inc. 4.5%, 1/15/2029 (diversified telecommunication services, United States); and Triton Water Holdings, Inc. 6.25%, 4/1/2029 (beverages, United States). Their combined negative performance over the period subtracted 0.79% from fund performance.
First Eagle Fund of America
The NAV of the fund's Class A shares decreased 15.06% for the six months ended April 30, 2022, while the S&P 500 Index decreased 9.65%. The fund's short-term investments, including cash and cash equivalents, were 1.3% as of April 30, 2022.
The five largest contributors to the performance of First Eagle Fund of America over the period were UnitedHealth Group (health care providers & services, United States), C.H Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (air freight & logistics, United States), PepsiCo, Inc. (beverages, United States), Becton, Dickinson and Company (health care equipment & supplies, United States) and Visa Inc. Class A (IT services, United States). Collectively, they accounted for 1.34% of this period's performance.
The five largest detractors were Meta Platforms Inc. Class A (interactive media & services, United States), Oracle Corporation (software, United States), Alphabet Inc. Class A (interactive media & services, United States), Comcast Corporation Class A (media, United States) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Sponsored ADR (semiconductors & semiconductor equipment, Taiwan). Their combined negative performance over the period subtracted 8.59% from fund performance.
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Management's Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund
The NAV of the fund's Class I shares decreased 7.78% for the six months ended April 30, 2022, while the Russell 2000 Value Index decreased 9.50%. The fund's short-term investments, including cash and cash equivalents, were 10.0% as of April 30, 2022.
The five largest contributors to the performance of First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund over the period were PBF Energy, Inc. Class A (oil, gas & consumable fuels, United States), RPC Inc. (energy equipment & services, United States), Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (energy equipment & services, United States), U.S. Silica Holdings (energy equipment & services, United States) and Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (metals & mining, United States). Collectively, they accounted for 1.96% of this period's performance.
The five largest detractors were Sientra, Inc. (health care equipment & supplies, United States), Kirkland's Inc. (specialty retail, United States), DMC Global Inc. (energy equipment & services, United States), Community Health Systems, Inc. (health care providers & services, United States) and CarParts.com Inc (interactive media & services, United States). Their combined negative performance over the period subtracted 1.71% from fund performance.
First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund
The NAV of the fund's Class I shares increased 3.90% from its November 30, 2021, inception through April 30, 2022, while the MSCI World Index decreased 1.10%. The fund's short-term investments, including cash and cash equivalents, were 2.0% as of April 30, 2022.
The five largest contributors to the performance of First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund over the period were NOV Inc. (energy equipment & services, United States), Chevron Corporation (oil, gas & consumable fuels, United States), Exxon Mobil Corporation (oil, gas & consumable fuels, United States), Imperial Oil Limited (oil, gas & consumable fuels, Canada) and gold bullion. Collectively, they accounted for 4.03% of this period's performance.
The five largest detractors were Alrosa PJSC (metals & mining, Russia), Home Depot, Inc. (specialty retail, United States), Charter Communications, Inc. Class A (media, United States), Fuchs Petrolub SE Preferred (chemicals, Germany) and UGI Corporation (gas utilities, United States). Their combined negative performance over the period subtracted 2.69% from fund performance.
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Management's Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
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Matthew McLennan Co-Head of the Global Value Team Portfolio Manager Global, Overseas, U.S. Value and Gold Funds | | T. Kimball Brooker, Jr. Co-Head of the Global Value Team Portfolio Manager Global, Overseas, U.S. Value and Global Income Builder Funds | |
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Matt Lamphier Portfolio Manager U.S. Value Fund | | Edward Meigs Portfolio Manager Global Income Builder and High Income Funds | |
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Sean Slein Portfolio Manager Global Income Builder and High Income Funds | | Thomas Kertsos Portfolio Manager Gold Fund | |
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Manish Gupta Portfolio Manager Global Fund and Fund of America | | Christian Heck Portfolio Manager Overseas Fund and Fund of America | |
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Management's Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
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Julien Albertini Portfolio Manager Global Fund, Global Income Builder Fund and Fund of America | | Alan Barr Portfolio Manager Overseas Fund | |
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Mark Wright Portfolio Manager U.S. Value Fund | | Idanna Appio Portfolio Manager Global Income Builder Fund | |
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Bill Hench Portfolio Manager Small Cap Opportunity Fund | | Benjamin Bahr Portfolio Manager Global Real Assets Fund | |
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John Masi Portfolio Manager Global Real Assets Fund | | George Ross Portfolio Manager Global Real Assets Fund | |
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Management's Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
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David Wang Portfolio Manager Global Real Assets Fund | | | | | |
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Market volatility can dramatically impact a fund's short-term performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than figures shown. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Past performance data through the most recent month- end is available at www.firsteagle.com or by calling 800.334.2143.
The commentary represents the opinion of Mehdi Mahmud and the Portfolio Management teams as of June 2022 and is subject to change based on market and other conditions. These materials are provided for informational purposes only. These opinions are not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results, or investment advice. The views expressed herein may change at any time subsequent to the date of issue hereof. The information provided is not to be construed as a recommendation or an offer to buy or sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any fund or security.
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Performance Chart1 (unaudited)
| | One Year | | Three Years | | Five Years | | Ten Years | | Since Inception | | Inception Date | |
First Eagle Global Fund | |
Class A (SGENX) without sales charge | | | -1.30 | % | | | 7.34 | % | | | 6.39 | % | | | 7.03 | % | | | 12.50 | % | | 01/01/792 | |
with sales charge | | | -6.23 | % | | | 5.53 | % | | | 5.31 | % | | | 6.48 | % | | | 12.36 | % | | 01/01/792 | |
Class C (FESGX) | | | -2.97 | % | | | 6.53 | % | | | 5.60 | % | | | 6.23 | % | | | 9.06 | % | | 06/05/00 | |
Class I (SGIIX) | | | -1.05 | % | | | 7.62 | % | | | 6.67 | % | | | 7.31 | % | | | 10.01 | % | | 07/31/98 | |
Class R3 (EARGX) | | | -1.90 | % | | | 7.02 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | 6.05 | % | | 05/01/18 | |
Class R4 (EAGRX) | | | -1.28 | % | | | 7.45 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4.91 | % | | 01/17/18 | |
Class R5 (FRGLX) | | | -1.33 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 6.22 | % | | 07/29/19 | |
Class R6 (FEGRX) | | | -0.97 | % | | | 7.70 | % | | | 6.75 | % | | | — | | | | 6.62 | % | | 03/01/17 | |
MSCI World Index3 | | | -3.52 | % | | | 10.41 | % | | | 10.17 | % | | | 10.05 | % | | | 9.65 | % | | 01/01/79 | |
First Eagle Overseas Fund | |
Class A (SGOVX) without sales charge | | | -4.22 | % | | | 4.30 | % | | | 3.48 | % | | | 4.94 | % | | | 9.41 | % | | 08/31/93 | |
with sales charge | | | -9.01 | % | | | 2.53 | % | | | 2.43 | % | | | 4.40 | % | | | 9.22 | % | | 08/31/93 | |
Class C (FESOX) | | | -5.84 | % | | | 3.53 | % | | | 2.72 | % | | | 4.17 | % | | | 7.90 | % | | 06/05/00 | |
Class I (SGOIX) | | | -3.94 | % | | | 4.60 | % | | | 3.78 | % | | | 5.23 | % | | | 9.25 | % | | 07/31/98 | |
Class R3 (EAROX) | | | -4.43 | % | | | 4.07 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2.77 | % | | 05/01/18 | |
Class R4 (FIORX) | | | -4.41 | % | | | 4.43 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.88 | % | | 01/17/18 | |
Class R5 (FEROX) | | | -4.24 | % | | | 4.23 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5.08 | % | | 03/11/19 | |
Class R6 (FEORX) | | | -3.85 | % | | | 4.68 | % | | | 3.86 | % | | | — | | | | 4.20 | % | | 03/01/17 | |
MSCI EAFE Index4 | | | -8.15 | % | | | 4.44 | % | | | 4.77 | % | | | 5.77 | % | | | 4.90 | % | | 08/31/93 | |
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Performance Chart1 (unaudited)
| | One Year | | Three Years | | Five Years | | Ten Years | | Since Inception | | Inception Date | |
First Eagle U.S. Value Fund | |
Class A (FEVAX) without sales charge | | | 1.23 | % | | | 8.56 | % | | | 8.16 | % | | | 8.12 | % | | | 8.81 | % | | 09/04/01 | |
with sales charge | | | -3.81 | % | | | 6.73 | % | | | 7.06 | % | | | 7.57 | % | | | 8.54 | % | | 09/04/01 | |
Class C (FEVCX) | | | -0.45 | % | | | 7.74 | % | | | 7.34 | % | | | 7.30 | % | | | 7.99 | % | | 09/04/01 | |
Class I (FEVIX) | | | 1.54 | % | | | 8.87 | % | | | 8.46 | % | | | 8.41 | % | | | 9.09 | % | | 09/04/01 | |
Class R3 (EARVX) | | | 1.12 | % | | | 8.39 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | 7.91 | % | | 05/01/18 | |
Class R4 (FIVRX) | | | 1.18 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 8.05 | % | | 07/29/19 | |
Class R5 (FERVX) | | | 1.32 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 8.22 | % | | 07/29/19 | |
Class R6 (FEVRX) | | | 1.54 | % | | | 8.90 | % | | | 8.49 | % | | | — | | | | 7.98 | % | | 03/01/17 | |
S&P 500 Index5 | | | 0.21 | % | | | 13.85 | % | | | 13.66 | % | | | 13.67 | % | | | 8.57 | % | | 09/04/01 | |
First Eagle Gold Fund | |
Class A (SGGDX) without sales charge | | | 1.85 | % | | | 19.79 | % | | | 7.96 | % | | | -0.86 | % | | | 5.87 | % | | 08/31/93 | |
with sales charge | | | -3.23 | % | | | 17.75 | % | | | 6.86 | % | | | -1.36 | % | | | 5.68 | % | | 08/31/93 | |
Class C (FEGOX) | | | 0.12 | % | | | 18.89 | % | | | 7.15 | % | | | -1.62 | % | | | 5.51 | % | | 05/15/03 | |
Class I (FEGIX) | | | 2.14 | % | | | 20.11 | % | | | 8.26 | % | | | -0.58 | % | | | 6.59 | % | | 05/15/03 | |
Class R3 (EAURX) | | | 1.68 | % | | | 19.70 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | 11.67 | % | | 05/01/18 | |
Class R4 (FIURX) | | | 1.95 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 12.59 | % | | 07/29/19 | |
Class R5 (FERUX) | | | 2.02 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 12.58 | % | | 07/29/19 | |
Class R6 (FEURX) | | | 2.22 | % | | | 20.19 | % | | | 8.35 | % | | | — | | | | 7.70 | % | | 03/01/17 | |
FTSE Gold Mines Index6 | | | 1.36 | % | | | 18.45 | % | | | 8.34 | % | | | -2.68 | % | | | 0.59 | % | | 08/31/93 | |
MSCI World Index3 | | | -3.52 | % | | | 10.41 | % | | | 10.17 | % | | | 10.05 | % | | | 7.35 | % | | 08/31/93 | |
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| | One Year | | Three Years | | Five Years | | Ten Years | | Since Inception | | Inception Date | |
First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund | |
Class A (FEBAX) without sales charge | | | 0.08 | % | | | 5.51 | % | | | 4.98 | % | | | — | | | | 5.76 | % | | 05/01/12 | |
with sales charge | | | -4.91 | % | | | 3.72 | % | | | 3.91 | % | | | — | | | | 5.22 | % | | 05/01/12 | |
Class C (FEBCX) | | | -1.61 | % | | | 4.69 | % | | | 4.18 | % | | | — | | | | 4.97 | % | | 05/01/12 | |
Class I (FEBIX) | | | 0.32 | % | | | 5.75 | % | | | 5.25 | % | | | — | | | | 6.03 | % | | 05/01/12 | |
Class R3 (FBRRX) | | | -0.06 | % | | | 5.28 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4.56 | % | | 05/01/18 | |
Class R4 (FIBRX) | | | -0.03 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5.17 | % | | 07/29/19 | |
Class R5 (EABRX) | | | 0.06 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5.28 | % | | 07/29/19 | |
Class R6 (FEBRX) | | | 0.40 | % | | | 5.79 | % | | | 5.28 | % | | | — | | | | 5.52 | % | | 03/01/17 | |
Composite Index7 | | | -5.38 | % | | | 6.69 | % | | | 6.81 | % | | | — | | | | 6.92 | % | | 05/01/12 | |
MSCI World Index3 | | | -3.52 | % | | | 10.41 | % | | | 10.17 | % | | | — | | | | 10.02 | % | | 05/01/12 | |
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index8 | | | -8.51 | % | | | 0.38 | % | | | 1.20 | % | | | — | | | | 1.73 | % | | 05/01/12 | |
First Eagle High Income Fund | |
Class A (FEHAX) without sales charge | | | -3.62 | % | | | 2.13 | % | | | 2.47 | % | | | 3.61 | % | | | 4.07 | % | | 01/03/12 | |
with sales charge | | | -7.98 | % | | | 0.58 | % | | | 1.52 | % | | | 3.13 | % | | | 3.61 | % | | 01/03/12 | |
Class C (FEHCX) | | | -5.30 | % | | | 1.31 | % | | | 1.67 | % | | | 2.83 | % | | | 3.28 | % | | 01/03/12 | |
Class I (FEHIX) | | | -3.37 | % | | | 2.37 | % | | | 2.73 | % | | | 3.91 | % | | | 6.73 | % | | 11/19/079 | |
Class R3 (EARHX) | | | -3.85 | % | | | 1.96 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2.21 | % | | 05/01/18 | |
Class R4 (FIHRX) | | | -4.23 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.14 | % | | 07/29/19 | |
Class R5 (FERHX) | | | -3.62 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.63 | % | | 07/29/19 | |
Class R6 (FEHRX) | | | -3.31 | % | | | 2.39 | % | | | 2.73 | % | | | — | | | | 2.84 | % | | 03/01/17 | |
Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield Index10 | | | -5.22 | % | | | 2.84 | % | | | 3.69 | % | | | 5.26 | % | | | 6.41 | % | | 11/19/07 | |
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| | One Year | | Three Years | | Five Years | | Ten Years | | Since Inception | | Inception Date | |
First Eagle Fund of America11 | |
Class A (FEFAX) without sales charge | | | -8.76 | % | | | 4.84 | % | | | 3.18 | % | | | 6.58 | % | | | 7.29 | % | | 11/20/98 | |
with sales charge | | | -13.32 | % | | | 3.06 | % | | | 2.12 | % | | | 6.03 | % | | | 7.06 | % | | 11/20/98 | |
Class C (FEAMX) | | | -10.20 | % | | | 4.07 | % | | | 2.41 | % | | | 5.78 | % | | | 6.54 | % | | 03/02/98 | |
Class I (FEAIX) | | | -8.54 | % | | | 5.15 | % | | | 3.48 | % | | | — | | | | 5.86 | % | | 03/08/13 | |
Class R3 (EARFX) | | | -8.89 | % | | | 4.70 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2.26 | % | | 05/01/18 | |
Class R4 (EAFRX) | | | -8.63 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4.22 | % | | 07/29/19 | |
Class R5 (FERFX) | | | -8.54 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4.33 | % | | 07/29/19 | |
Class R6 (FEFRX) | | | -8.58 | % | | | 5.13 | % | | | 3.49 | % | | | — | | | | 3.84 | % | | 03/01/17 | |
S&P 500 Index5 | | | 0.21 | % | | | 13.85 | % | | | 13.66 | % | | | 13.67 | % | | | 7.80 | % | | 04/10/87 | |
First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund | |
Class A (FESAX) without sales charge | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | -11.17 | % | | 07/01/21 | |
with sales charge | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | -15.59 | % | | 07/01/21 | |
Class I (FESCX) | | | -6.72 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | -8.15 | % | | 04/27/21 | |
Class R6 (FESRX) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | -10.97 | % | | 07/01/21 | |
Russell 2000 Value Index12 | | | -6.59 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | -7.10 | % | | 04/27/21 | |
Russell 2000 Index13 | | | -16.87 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | -17.76 | % | | 04/27/21 | |
First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund | |
Class A (FERAX) without sales charge | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3.80 | % | | 11/30/21 | |
with sales charge | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | -1.42 | % | | 11/30/21 | |
Class I (FEREX) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3.90 | % | | 11/30/21 | |
Class R6 (FERRX) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3.90 | % | | 11/30/21 | |
MSCI World Index3 | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | -9.32 | % | | 11/30/21 | |
Consumer Price Index +400bps | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3.70 | % | | 11/30/21 | |
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1 The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Market volatility can dramatically impact the fund's short-term performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than figures shown. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Past performance data through the most recent month end is available at www.firsteagle.com or by calling 800.334.2143. The average annual returns for Class A Shares "with sales charge" of First Eagle Global Fund, First Eagle Overseas Fund, First Eagle U.S. Value Fund, First Eagle Gold Fund, First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund, First Eagle Fund of America, First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund and First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund give effect to the deduction of the maximum sales charge of 5.00%. The average annual returns for Class A Shares "with sales charge" of First Eagle High Income Fund gives effect to the deduction of the maximum sales charge of 4.50%.
The average annual returns for Class C Shares reflect the maximum contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC), which is charged on the lesser of the original purchase price or the current market value at the time of sale. This pertains to the shares sold or redeemed with the first year of purchase.
For First Eagle Global Fund, First Eagle Overseas Fund, First Eagle U.S. Value Fund, First Eagle Gold Fund, First Eagle Fund of America, First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund and First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund, a CDSC of 1.00% may apply on redemptions of Class A shares made within 18 months following a purchase of $1 million or more without an initial sales charge.
With respect to the First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund and the First Eagle High Income Fund, a CDSC of 1.00% may apply on certain redemptions of Class A shares made within 18 months following a purchase of $250,000 or more without an initial sales charge.
Class I Shares of First Eagle Global Fund, First Eagle Overseas Fund, First Eagle U.S. Value Fund, First Eagle Gold Fund, First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund, First Eagle High Income Fund, First Eagle Fund of America, First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund and First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund require $1 million minimum investment and are offered without a sales charge.
Class R3 Shares, Class R4 Shares, Class R5 Shares and Class R6 Shares of First Eagle Global Fund, First Eagle Overseas Fund, First Eagle U.S. Value Fund, First Eagle Gold Fund, First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund, First Eagle High Income Fund and First Eagle Fund of America are offered without a sales charge.
Class R6 Shares of First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund and First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund are offered without a sales charge.
2 The Fund commenced operations on April 28, 1970. Performance for periods prior to January 1, 2000, occurred while a prior portfolio manager of the fund was affiliated with another firm. Inception date shown is when this prior portfolio manager assumed portfolio management responsibilities.
3 The MSCI World Index is a widely followed, unmanaged group of stocks from 23 developed market countries. The index provides total returns in U.S. dollars with net dividends reinvested. One cannot invest directly in an index.
4 The MSCI EAFE Index is an unmanaged total return index, reported in U.S. dollars, based on share prices and reinvested net dividends of companies from 21 developed market countries, excluding the United States and Canada. One cannot invest directly in an index.
5 The S&P 500 Index is a widely recognized unmanaged index including a representative sample of 500 leading companies in leading sectors of the U.S. economy. Although the S&P 500 Index focuses on the large-cap segment of the market, with approximately 80% coverage of U.S. equities, it is also considered a proxy for the total market. The S&P 500 Index includes dividends reinvested. One cannot invest directly in an index.
6 The FTSE Gold Mines Index is designed to reflect the performance of the worldwide market in the shares of companies whose principal activity is the mining of gold. The FTSE Gold Mines Index encompasses all gold mining companies that have a sustainable, attributable gold production of at least 300,000 ounces a year and that derive 51% or more of their revenue from mined gold. The Index is unmanaged, and includes dividends reinvested. One cannot invest directly in an index.
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7 The composite index consists of 60% of the MSCI World Index and 40% of the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.
8 The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged broad-based benchmark that measures the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, MBS (agency fixed-rate and hybrid ARM passthroughs), ABS, and CMBS. One cannot invest directly in an index.
9 First Eagle High Income Fund commenced operations in its present form on December 30, 2011, and is successor to another mutual fund pursuant to a reorganization on December 30, 2011. Information prior to December 30, 2011 is for this predecessor fund. Immediately after the reorganization, changes in net asset value of the Class I shares were partially impacted by differences in how the Fund and the predecessor fund price portfolio securities.
10 The Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield Index is composed of fixed-rate, publicly issued, non-investment grade debt and is unmanaged, with dividends reinvested. The index includes both corporate and non-corporate sectors. The corporate sectors are Industrial, Utility, and Finance, which include both U.S. and non-U.S. corporations. One cannot invest directly in an index.
11 Effective on August 14, 2020, Fund of America is managed by a portfolio management team at First Eagle Investment Management, LLC. Prior to that date, the Fund was managed by a third-party subadviser.
12 The Russell 2000® Value Index is a widely followed, unmanaged index that measures the performance of small-cap value segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 2000® companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. The Russell 2000® Value Index is completely reconstituted annually. One cannot invest directly in an index.
13 The Russell 2000® Index is a widely followed, unmanaged index that measures the performance of the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe. The Russell 2000® Index is a subset of the Russell 3000® Index representing approximately 10% of the total market capitalization of that index. It includes approximately 2,000 of the smallest securities based on a combination of their market cap and current index membership. The Russell 2000® Index is completely reconstituted annually. One cannot invest directly in an index.
Expense ratios as stated in the most recent prospectus
| | Class A | | Class C | | Class I | | Class R3 | | Class R4 | | Class R5 | | Class R6 | |
First Eagle Global Fund | | | 1.11 | % | | | 1.87 | % | | | 0.86 | % | | | 1.51 | % | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.11 | % | | | 0.78 | % | |
First Eagle Overseas Fund | | | 1.16 | | | | 1.89 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 1.34 | | | | 1.06 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 0.79 | | |
First Eagle U.S. Value Fund14,15 | | | 1.16 | | | | 1.95 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 1.31 | | | | 1.21 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 0.84 | | |
First Eagle Gold Fund | | | 1.22 | | | | 1.95 | | | | 0.96 | | | | 1.34 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 1.03 | | | | 0.85 | | |
First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund | | | 1.17 | | | | 1.94 | | | | 0.93 | | | | 1.32 | | | | 1.17 | | | | 1.16 | | | | 0.87 | | |
First Eagle High Income Fund | | | 1.06 | | | | 1.84 | | | | 0.80 | | | | 1.23 | | | | 1.49 | | | | 1.03 | | | | 0.75 | | |
First Eagle Fund of America14,16 | | | 1.04 | | | | 1.79 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 1.35 | | | | 0.67 | | |
First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund14,17 | | | 1.31 | | | | — | | | | 1.06 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.07 | | |
First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund14,18 | | | 6.91 | | | | — | | | | 6.66 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 6.66 | | |
14 For the First Eagle U.S. Value Fund, First Eagle Fund of America, First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund and First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund, had fees not been waived and/or expenses reimbursed, returns would have been lower.
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15 These are the actual fund operating expenses prior to the application of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its management fee at an annual rate in the amount of 0.05% of the average daily value of the Fund's net assets for the period through February 28, 2023. This waiver has the effect of reducing the management fee for the term of the waiver from 0.75% to 0.70% on First Eagle U.S. Value Fund.
16 These are the actual fund operating expenses prior to the application of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive and/or reimburse certain fees and expenses of Classes A, C, I, R3, R4, R5 and R6 so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, dividend and interest expenses relating to short sales, and extraordinary expenses, if any) ("annual operating expenses") of each class are limited to 0.90%, 1.65%, 0.65%, 1.00%, 0.75%, 0.65% and 0.65% of average net assets, respectively. Each of these undertakings lasts until February 28, 2023 and may not be terminated during its term without the consent of the Board of Trustees. The Fund has agreed that each of Classes A, C, I, R3, R4, R5 and R6 will repay the Adviser for fees and expenses waived or reimbursed for the class provided that repayment does not cause annual operating expenses (after the repayment is taken into account) to exceed either: (1) 0.90%, 1.65%, 0.65%, 1.00%, 0.75%, 0.65% and 0.65% of the class' average net assets, respectively; or (2) if applicable, the then-current expense limitations. Any such repayment must be made within three years after the year in which the Adviser incurred the expense.
17 These are the actual fund operating expenses prior to the application of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive and/or reimburse certain fees and expenses of Classes A, I, and R6 so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, dividend and interest expenses relating to short sales, and extraordinary expenses, if any) ("annual operating expenses") of each class are limited to 1.25%, 1.00% and 1.00% of average net assets, respectively. Each of these undertakings lasts until February 28, 2023 and may not be terminated during its term without the consent of the Board of Trustees. The Fund has agreed that each of Classes A, I and R6 will repay the Adviser for fees and expenses waived or reimbursed for the class provided that repayment does not cause annual operating expenses (after the repayment is taken into account) to exceed either: (1) 1.25%, 1.00% and 1.00% of the class' average net assets, respectively; or (2) if applicable, the then-current expense limitations. Any such repayment must be made within three years after the year in which the Adviser incurred the expense.
18 These are the actual fund operating expenses prior to the application of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive and/ or reimburse certain fees and expenses of Classes A, I and R6 so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, dividend and interest expenses relating to short sales, and extraordinary expenses, if any) ("annual operating expenses") of each class are limited to 1.10%, 0.85% and 0.85% of average net assets, respectively. Each of these undertakings lasts until February 28, 2023 and may not be terminated during its term without the consent of the Board of Trustees. The Fund has agreed that each of Classes A, I and R6 will repay the Adviser for fees and expenses waived or reimbursed for the class provided that repayment does not cause annual operating expenses (after the repayment is taken into account) to exceed either: (1) 1.10%, 0.85% and 0.85% of the class' average net assets, respectively; or (2) if applicable, the then-current expense limitations. Any such repayment must be made within three years after the year in which the Adviser incurred the expense.
These expense ratios are presented as of March 1, 2022 and may differ from corresponding ratios shown elsewhere in this report because of differing time periods (and/or, if applicable, because these expense ratios do not include expense credits or waivers).
There are risks associated with investing in funds that invest in securities of foreign companies, such as erratic market conditions, economic and political instability and fluctuations in currency exchange rates. These risks may be more pronounced with respect to investments in emerging markets. Funds whose investments are concentrated in a specific industry or sector may be subject to a higher degree of risk than funds whose investments are diversified and may not be suitable for all investors.
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All securities may be subject to adverse market trends. The value and liquidity of a Fund's portfolio holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to the companies or stock or bond markets in which a Fund invests, as well as economic, political, or social events in the United States or abroad. Markets can be volatile, and values of individual securities and other investments at times may decline significantly and rapidly. This may cause a Fund's portfolio to be worth less than the price originally paid for it, or less than it was worth at an earlier time. Market risk may affect a single issuer or the market as a whole. As a result, a portfolio of such securities may underperform the market as a whole. Recent market conditions and events, including a global public health crisis and actions taken by governments in response, may exacerbate volatility. Rapid changes in value or liquidity, which often are not anticipated and can relate to events not connected to particular investments, may limit the ability of the Fund to dispose of its assets at the value or time of its choosing and can result in losses.
The outbreak of COVID-19 has resulted in, among other things, closing borders, quarantines, disruptions to supply chains and customer activity, as well as general concern and uncertainty. The impact of COVID-19, and other epidemics and pandemics that may arise in the future, has affected and may continue to affect the economies of many nations, individual companies and the global markets, including their liquidity, in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time.
To the extent a Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in the securities of companies of a single country or region, it is more likely to be impacted by events or conditions affecting that country or region. For example, political and economic conditions and changes in regulatory, tax, or economic policy in a country could significantly affect the market in that country and in surrounding or related countries and have a negative impact on a Fund's performance. Currency developments or restrictions, political and social instability, and changing economic conditions have resulted in significant market volatility. Currently, a substantial portion of the companies in which the First Eagle Gold Fund invests are domiciled in Canada, although the mining operations of such companies may take place in other countries. Currently, a substantial portion of the companies in which the First Eagle Global Fund and First Eagle Overseas Fund invest are domiciled in Japan, although the operations of such companies may take place in other countries.
Canada is a significant exporter of natural resources, such as oil, natural gas and agricultural products. As a result, the Canadian economy is susceptible to adverse changes in certain commodities markets. It is also heavily dependent on trading with key partners, including the United States, Mexico, and China. Any reduction in trading with these key partners may adversely affect the Canadian economy. Canada's dependency on the economy of the United States, in particular, makes Canada's economy vulnerable to political and regulatory changes affecting the United States economy. These and other factors could negatively affect a Fund's performance.
A Fund's investments may subject it to the risks associated with investing in the European markets, including the risks associated with the United Kingdom's ("UK") exit from the European Union ("Brexit"). Investments in a single region, even though representing a number of different countries within the region, may be affected by common economic forces and other factors. Further, political or economic disruptions in European countries, even in countries in which a Fund is not invested, may adversely affect security values and thus a Fund's holdings.
The Japanese economy is heavily dependent upon international trade and may be subject to considerable degrees of economic, political and social instability, which could negatively affect a Fund. Japan has also experienced natural disasters, such as earthquakes and tidal waves, of varying degrees of severity, which also could negatively affect a Fund.
The value of a Fund's portfolio holdings may fluctuate in response to the risk that the prices of equity securities, including common stock, rise and fall daily. These price movements may result from factors affecting individual companies, industries or the securities market as a whole. In addition, equity markets tend to move in cycles, which may cause stock prices to fall over short or extended periods of time. Equity securities generally have greater price volatility than debt securities.
By investing in its Subsidiary, each of the First Eagle Global Fund, First Eagle Overseas Fund, First Eagle U.S. Value Fund, First Eagle Gold Fund and First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund are indirectly exposed to
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the risks associated with that Subsidiary's investments. The Subsidiaries are not registered under the 1940 Act and are not subject to all of the investor protections of the 1940 Act. Changes in the laws of the United States and/or the Cayman Islands could result in the inability of a Fund and/or a Subsidiary to operate as expected and could adversely affect the Fund.
In addition to investments in larger companies, each Fund (and First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund generally will) may invest in small and medium-size companies, which historically have been more volatile in price than larger company securities, especially over the short term. Positions in smaller companies, especially when a Fund is a large holder of a small company's securities, also may be more difficult or expensive to trade. Among the reasons for the greater price volatility are the less certain growth prospects of smaller companies, the lower degree of liquidity in the markets for such securities and the greater sensitivity of smaller companies to changing economic conditions. In addition, smaller companies may lack depth of management, they may be unable to generate funds necessary for growth or development, or they may be developing or marketing new products or services for which markets are not yet established and may never become established. Each Fund (except First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund) considers small companies to be companies with market capitalizations of less than $1 billion and medium-size companies to have market capitalizations of less than $10 billion. Larger, more established companies may be unable to respond quickly to new competitive challenges like changes in consumer tastes or innovative smaller competitors. First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund considers small companies to be companies with market capitalizations not greater than that of the largest company in the Russell 2000 Index at the time of investment. Larger companies are sometimes unable to attain the high growth rates of successful, smaller companies, especially during extended periods of economic expansion. The Funds generally consider large companies to be companies with market capitalizations of $10 billion or greater.
Holding illiquid securities restricts or otherwise limits the ability for a Fund to freely dispose of its investments for specific periods of time. A Fund might not be able to sell illiquid securities at its desired price or time. Changes in the markets or in regulations governing the trading of illiquid instruments can cause rapid changes in the price or ability to sell an illiquid security. The market for lower-quality debt instruments, including junk bonds and leveraged loans, is generally less liquid than the market for higher-quality debt instruments.
Investment in gold and gold-related investments present certain risks, including political and economic risks affecting the price of gold and other precious metals including specific changes in U.S. and foreign regulatory policies, tax, currency or mining laws, increased environmental costs, international monetary and political policies, economic conditions within an individual country, trade imbalances, and trade or currency restrictions between countries. The price of gold, in turn, is likely to affect the market prices of securities of companies mining or processing gold, and accordingly, the value of investments in such securities may also be affected. Gold-related investments as a group have not performed as well as the stock market in general during periods when the U.S. dollar is strong, inflation is low and general economic conditions are stable. In addition, returns on gold-related investments have traditionally been more volatile than investments in broader equity or debt markets.
If one or more investors in a Fund initiate significant redemptions, it may be necessary to dispose of assets to meet the redemption request. This can make ordinary portfolio management and rebalancing decisions more complicated to implement and can result in a Fund's current expenses being allocated over a smaller asset base, which generally results in an increase in a Fund's expense ratio. The impact of these transactions is likely to be greater in highly volatile markets or less liquid markets when a significant investor purchases, redeems or owns a substantial portion of a Fund's shares.
First Eagle High Income and First Eagle Global Income Builder Funds will invest in high yield instruments (commonly known as "high yield" or "junk" bonds) which may be subject to greater levels of interest rate, credit (including issuer default) and liquidity risk than investment grade securities and may experience extreme price fluctuations. The securities of such companies may be considered speculative and the ability of such companies to pay their debts on schedule may be uncertain.
First Eagle High Income and First Eagle Global Income Builder Funds invest in bank loans. These investments potentially expose a Fund to the credit risk of the underlying borrower, and in certain cases,
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Performance Chart1 (unaudited)
of the financial institution. A Fund's ability to receive payments in connection with the loan depends primarily on the financial condition of the borrower. The market for bank loans may be illiquid and a Fund may have difficulty selling them, especially in the case of leveraged loans, which can be difficult to value. In addition, bank loans often have contractual restrictions on resale, which can delay the sale and adversely impact the sale price. At times, a Fund may decline to receive non-public information relating to loans, which could disadvantage the Fund relative to other investors.
First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund will invest in companies operating in various industries related to real assets. To the extent there is a downturn in one or more of these industries, there would be a larger impact on the Fund than if the Fund's portfolio were more broadly diversified. Factors that may affect these industries include, but are not limited to, government regulation or deregulation, energy conservation and supply/demand, raw material prices, commodities regulation, cost of transport, cost of labor, interest rates, and broad economic developments such as growth or contraction in different markets, currency valuation changes and central bank movements.
Funds that invest in bonds are subject to credit and interest rate risk. The value of a Fund's portfolio may fluctuate in response to the risk that the issuer of a bond or other instrument will not be able to make payments of interest and principal when due. In addition, fluctuations in interest rates can affect the value of debt instruments held by a Fund. An increase in interest rates tends to reduce the market value of debt instruments, while a decline in interest rates tends to increase their values. A debt instrument's "duration" is a way of measuring a debt instrument's sensitivity to a potential change in interest rates. Longer duration instruments tend to be more sensitive to interest rate changes than those with shorter durations. Generally, debt instruments with long maturities and low coupons have the longest durations. Recent market conditions and events, including a global public health crisis and actions taken by governments in response, may exacerbate the risk that borrowers will not be able to make payments of interest and principal when due. In addition, there is risk of significant future rate moves and related economic and markets impact.
Income generation and dividends are not guaranteed. If dividend paying stocks in the Fund's portfolio stop paying or reduce dividends a Fund's ability to generate income will be adversely affected.
An investment strategy that employs a "value" approach may pose a risk to a Fund that such investment strategy may not be successfully achieved. In any Fund, an investment made at a perceived "margin of safety" or "discount to intrinsic or fundamental value" can trade at prices substantially lower than when an investment is made, so that any perceived "margin of safety" or "discount to value" is no guarantee against loss. "Value" investments, as a category, or entire industries or sectors associated with such investments, may lose favor with investors as compared to those that are more "growth" oriented. In such an event, a Fund's investment returns would be expected to lag relative to returns associated with more growth-oriented strategies.
All investments involve the risk of loss.
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Data as of April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investment Objective
The First Eagle Global Fund seeks long-term growth of capital by investing in a range of asset classes from markets in the United States and throughout the world. This truly global fund is managed with a highly disciplined, bottom-up, value-oriented style.
Average Annual Returns (%) | | | | | | One-Year | | Five-Years | | Ten-Years | |
First Eagle Global Fund | | Class A | | without sales load | | | -1.30 | | | | 6.39 | | | | 7.03 | | |
| | | | with sales load | | | -6.23 | | | | 5.31 | | | | 6.48 | | |
MSCI World Index | | | | | | | -3.52 | | | | 10.17 | | | | 10.05 | | |
Consumer Price Index | | | | | | | 8.26 | | | | 3.41 | | | | 2.31 | | |
Sectors* (%) | |
Financials | | | 13.7 | | |
Consumer Staples | | | 11.8 | | |
Commodities | | | 11.4 | | |
Industrials | | | 10.3 | | |
Information Technology | | | 9.5 | | |
Energy | | | 6.8 | | |
Health Care | | | 6.3 | | |
Materials | | | 5.9 | | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 5.1 | | |
Communication Services | | | 4.9 | | |
Real Estate | | | 4.1 | | |
Foreign Government Securities | | | 1.3 | | |
Utilities | | | 0.4 | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 8.5 | | |
Countries*~ (%)
United States | | | 54.8 | | |
Japan | | | 7.3 | | |
United Kingdom | | | 5.3 | | |
Canada | | | 3.8 | | |
France | | | 3.7 | | |
Switzerland | | | 2.6 | | |
Hong Kong | | | 2.1 | | |
Brazil | | | 1.9 | | |
South Korea | | | 1.8 | | |
Belgium | | | 1.3 | | |
China | | | 1.2 | | |
Mexico | | | 1.2 | | |
Sweden | | | 1.0 | | |
Taiwan | | | 0.9 | | |
Germany | | | 0.7 | | |
Thailand | | | 0.4 | | |
Australia | | | 0.4 | | |
Ireland | | | 0.3 | | |
Norway | | | 0.2 | | |
Colombia | | | 0.2 | | |
Malaysia | | | 0.2 | | |
Indonesia | | | 0.1 | | |
Peru | | | 0.1 | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 8.5 | | |
^ Less than 0.05%.
* Asset Allocation, Sector and Countries percentages are based on total investments in the portfolio.
** Includes short-term commercial paper (4.2% of total investments) that settles in 90 days or less, long-term commercial paper (4.3% of total investments) that settles in 91 days or greater and other short-term investments (0.0% of total investments), such as U.S treasury bills or money market funds.
~ Country allocations reflect country of risk (not currency of issue). Bonds of non-U.S. issuers may be U.S. dollar denominated.
The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change at any time.
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First Eagle Global Fund | Fund Overview
Growth of a $10,000 Initial Investment
Performance data quoted herein represents past performance and should not be considered indicative of future results. Performance data quoted herein does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the sale of Fund shares. The average annual returns shown above are historical and reflect changes in share price, reinvested dividends and are net of expenses.
The average annual returns for Class A shares give effect to the deduction of the maximum sales charge of 5.00%.
The MSCI World Index is a widely followed, unmanaged group of stocks from 23 developed market countries. The index provides total returns in U.S. dollars with net dividends reinvested. One cannot invest directly in an index. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) represents the change in price of all goods and services purchased for consumption by urban households.
Top 10 Holdings* (%)
Gold bullion** (Precious Metal) | | | 11.4 | | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels, United States) | | | 3.1 | | |
Oracle Corp. (Software, United States) | | | 2.9 | | |
Comcast Corp. (Media, United States) | | | 1.8 | | |
British American Tobacco plc (Tobacco, United Kingdom) | | | 1.7 | | |
CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (Air Freight & Logistics, United States) | | | 1.7 | | |
Meta Platforms, Inc. (Interactive Media & Services, United States) | | | 1.6 | | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. (Tobacco, United States) | | | 1.6 | | |
Schlumberger NV (Energy Equipment & Services, United States) | | | 1.6 | | |
Anthem, Inc. (Health Care Providers & Services, United States) | | | 1.5 | | |
Total | | | 28.9 | | |
* Holdings in cash, commercial paper and other short-term cash equivalents have been excluded.
** The Fund invests in gold and precious metals through investment in a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands (the "Subsidiary"). Gold Bullion and commodities include the Fund's investment in the Subsidiary.
Percentages are based on total net assets
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First Eagle Global Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks — 78.5% | |
Australia — 0.4% | |
Newcrest Mining Ltd. | | | 9,296,442 | | | | 174,581,183 | | |
Belgium — 1.3% | |
Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA | | | 6,469,396 | | | | 610,455,355 | | |
Brazil — 1.9% | |
Ambev SA, ADR | | | 133,221,957 | | | | 387,675,895 | | |
Itausa SA (Preference) | | | 102,984,133 | | | | 191,847,382 | | |
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. | | | 7,523,631 | | | | 337,510,087 | | |
| | | 917,033,364 | | |
Canada — 3.8% | |
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. | | | 2,298,700 | | | | 133,808,264 | | |
Barrick Gold Corp. | | | 11,518,361 | | | | 256,974,634 | | |
Franco-Nevada Corp. | | | 769,497 | | | | 116,372,457 | | |
Imperial Oil Ltd. | | | 10,896,401 | | | | 548,615,745 | | |
Nutrien Ltd. | | | 4,138,319 | | | | 406,589,842 | | |
Power Corp. of Canada | | | 11,884,483 | | | | 349,693,268 | | |
| | | 1,812,054,210 | | |
China — 1.2% | |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.* | | | 25,252,192 | | | | 308,018,394 | | |
Prosus NV* | | | 5,387,539 | | | | 259,833,808 | | |
| | | 567,852,202 | | |
France — 3.7% | |
Danone SA | | | 10,211,219 | | | | 617,485,036 | | |
Legrand SA | | | 1,954,335 | | | | 173,181,796 | | |
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE | | | 185,038 | | | | 119,744,625 | | |
Sanofi | | | 4,031,951 | | | | 426,156,791 | | |
Sodexo SA | | | 3,827,240 | | | | 287,906,279 | | |
Wendel SE | | | 1,067,994 | | | | 106,408,707 | | |
| | | 1,730,883,234 | | |
Germany — 0.7% | |
Brenntag SE | | | 1,126,149 | | | | 86,897,550 | | |
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Preference) | | | 4,137,100 | | | | 265,648,631 | | |
| | | 352,546,181 | | |
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First Eagle Global Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Hong Kong — 2.1% | |
CK Asset Holdings Ltd. | | | 37,986,500 | | | | 257,515,848 | | |
Guoco Group Ltd. | | | 12,748,580 | | | | 133,420,260 | | |
Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd. | | | 31,759,300 | | | | 148,156,001 | | |
Hysan Development Co. Ltd. | | | 23,322,348 | | | | 68,804,939 | | |
Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd. | | | 6,979,771 | | | | 370,835,233 | | |
| | | 978,732,281 | | |
Ireland — 0.3% | |
CRH plc | | | 3,284,015 | | | | 129,800,250 | | |
Japan — 7.3% | |
Chofu Seisakusho Co. Ltd. (a) | | | 3,224,200 | | | | 47,469,994 | | |
FANUC Corp. | | | 2,442,000 | | | | 374,182,900 | | |
Hirose Electric Co. Ltd. | | | 1,555,415 | | | | 197,341,627 | | |
Hoshizaki Corp. | | | 2,252,900 | | | | 142,703,986 | | |
Hoya Corp. | | | 513,870 | | | | 50,997,558 | | |
Keyence Corp. | | | 466,500 | | | | 187,534,979 | | |
Komatsu Ltd. | | | 6,756,000 | | | | 152,053,802 | | |
Mitsubishi Electric Corp. | | | 24,592,300 | | | | 257,586,915 | | |
Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd. | | | 24,622,380 | | | | 358,663,879 | | |
MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc. | | | 11,209,120 | | | | 333,664,851 | | |
Olympus Corp. | | | 2,001,224 | | | | 35,223,799 | | |
Secom Co. Ltd. | | | 6,337,130 | | | | 445,845,541 | | |
Shimano, Inc. | | | 1,517,390 | | | | 268,857,924 | | |
SMC Corp. | | | 442,156 | | | | 214,100,957 | | |
Sompo Holdings, Inc. | | | 7,663,700 | | | | 311,989,193 | | |
T Hasegawa Co. Ltd. (a) | | | 3,002,800 | | | | 58,477,284 | | |
USS Co. Ltd. | | | 1,298,600 | | | | 21,619,159 | | |
| | | 3,458,314,348 | | |
Mexico — 0.8% | |
Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV, ADR | | | 3,414,770 | | | | 255,219,910 | | |
Fresnillo plc | | | 5,590,827 | | | | 54,097,963 | | |
Industrias Penoles SAB de CV | | | 6,401,020 | | | | 70,486,031 | | |
| | | 379,803,904 | | |
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First Eagle Global Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Norway — 0.2% | |
Orkla ASA | | | 14,016,004 | | | | 113,734,898 | | |
South Korea — 1.6% | |
Hyundai Mobis Co. Ltd. | | | 999,985 | | | | 162,684,680 | | |
KT&G Corp. | | | 5,242,098 | | | | 344,242,537 | | |
Lotte Confectionery Co. Ltd. | | | 161,797 | | | | 15,965,583 | | |
Lotte Corp. | | | 913,277 | | | | 24,638,596 | | |
Namyang Dairy Products Co. Ltd. | | | 7,644 | | | | 2,470,911 | | |
NAVER Corp. | | | 304,531 | | | | 67,837,034 | | |
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (Preference) | | | 3,025,981 | | | | 141,868,996 | | |
| | | 759,708,337 | | |
Sweden — 0.9% | |
Investor AB, Class A | | | 4,970,940 | | | | 103,825,630 | | |
Investor AB, Class B | | | 11,255,824 | | | | 216,594,742 | | |
Svenska Handelsbanken AB, Class A | | | 12,783,537 | | | | 128,938,835 | | |
| | | 449,359,207 | | |
Switzerland — 2.5% | |
Cie Financiere Richemont SA (Registered) | | | 5,271,939 | | | | 612,550,452 | | |
Nestle SA (Registered) | | | 3,276,025 | | | | 422,915,462 | | |
Schindler Holding AG | | | 877,406 | | | | 168,572,178 | | |
| | | 1,204,038,092 | | |
Taiwan — 0.9% | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd., ADR | | | 4,606,256 | | | | 428,059,370 | | |
Thailand — 0.4% | |
Bangkok Bank PCL, NVDR | | | 47,278,400 | | | | 178,324,352 | | |
United Kingdom — 5.3% | |
BAE Systems plc | | | 30,239,911 | | | | 279,315,697 | | |
Berkeley Group Holdings plc* (a) | | | 5,667,123 | | | | 287,416,641 | | |
British American Tobacco plc | | | 19,154,797 | | | | 802,822,392 | | |
Lloyds Banking Group plc | | | 437,703,164 | | | | 248,599,515 | | |
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc | | | 4,483,021 | | | | 349,611,090 | | |
Unilever plc | | | 11,446,490 | | | | 531,278,193 | | |
| | | 2,499,043,528 | | |
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First Eagle Global Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
United States — 43.2% | |
Alleghany Corp.* | | | 309,855 | | | | 259,193,708 | | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A* | | | 134,718 | | | | 307,452,072 | | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class C* | | | 161,179 | | | | 370,603,710 | | |
American Express Co. | | | 2,387,850 | | | | 417,181,274 | | |
Analog Devices, Inc. | | | 2,347,969 | | | | 362,479,454 | | |
Anthem, Inc. | | | 1,418,918 | | | | 712,197,512 | | |
Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The) | | | 10,867,969 | | | | 457,106,776 | | |
Becton Dickinson and Co. | | | 1,130,197 | | | | 279,373,396 | | |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class A* | | | 728 | | | | 352,599,520 | | |
Boston Properties, Inc., REIT | | | 1,627,005 | | | | 191,335,788 | | |
Brown & Brown, Inc. | | | 4,415,934 | | | | 273,699,589 | | |
CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (a) | | | 7,426,526 | | | | 788,325,735 | | |
Charles Schwab Corp. (The) | | | 2,951,646 | | | | 195,782,679 | | |
Colgate-Palmolive Co. | | | 7,521,578 | | | | 579,537,585 | | |
Comcast Corp., Class A | | | 20,976,453 | | | | 834,023,771 | | |
Cummins, Inc. | | | 1,379,077 | | | | 260,907,578 | | |
Deere & Co. | | | 725,504 | | | | 273,914,035 | | |
DENTSPLY SIRONA, Inc. | | | 6,187,890 | | | | 247,453,721 | | |
Douglas Emmett, Inc., REIT | | | 5,349,427 | | | | 157,594,119 | | |
Embecta Corp.* | | | 226,039 | | | | 6,878,367 | | |
Equity Residential, REIT | | | 3,778,751 | | | | 307,968,207 | | |
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. | | | 1,672,498 | | | | 165,694,377 | | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | | | 17,012,219 | | | | 1,450,291,670 | | |
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. | | | 1,235,403 | | | | 122,490,208 | | |
Flowserve Corp. (a) | | | 7,892,216 | | | | 258,154,385 | | |
GlaxoSmithKline plc | | | 14,146,132 | | | | 318,890,270 | | |
HCA Healthcare, Inc. | | | 2,361,860 | | | | 506,737,063 | | |
IPG Photonics Corp.* | | | 2,380,173 | | | | 224,878,745 | | |
J G Boswell Co. | | | 2,485 | | | | 2,485,000 | | |
Kraft Heinz Co. (The) | | | 4,471,740 | | | | 190,630,276 | | |
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A* | | | 3,855,034 | | | | 772,818,666 | | |
Microsoft Corp. | | | 1,716,838 | | | | 476,456,882 | | |
Mills Music Trust (a) | | | 31,592 | | | | 1,579,600 | | |
Newmont Corp. | | | 8,146,008 | | | | 593,436,683 | | |
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First Eagle Global Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
United States — 43.2% (continued) | |
NOV, Inc. (a) | | | 24,797,848 | | | | 449,584,984 | | |
Oracle Corp. | | | 18,452,220 | | | | 1,354,392,948 | | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | 7,595,711 | | | | 759,571,100 | | |
PPG Industries, Inc. | | | 784,198 | | | | 100,369,502 | | |
Royal Gold, Inc. | | | 1,295,545 | | | | 169,042,712 | | |
Salesforce, Inc.* | | | 1,339,249 | | | | 235,627,469 | | |
Schlumberger NV | | | 19,339,054 | | | | 754,416,497 | | |
Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. (The) | | | 1,268,148 | | | | 131,798,622 | | |
Teradata Corp.* (a) | | | 8,472,072 | | | | 350,320,177 | | |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | | | 2,221,032 | | | | 378,130,698 | | |
Travelers Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 2,167,437 | | | | 370,761,773 | | |
UGI Corp. | | | 6,123,570 | | | | 210,038,451 | | |
Union Pacific Corp. | | | 1,281,211 | | | | 300,174,925 | | |
Universal Health Services, Inc., Class B | | | 2,977,657 | | | | 364,852,312 | | |
US Bancorp | | | 6,565,740 | | | | 318,832,334 | | |
W R Berkley Corp. | | | 3,606,812 | | | | 239,816,930 | | |
Wells Fargo & Co. | | | 6,275,140 | | | | 273,784,358 | | |
Weyerhaeuser Co., REIT | | | 10,715,864 | | | | 441,707,914 | | |
Willis Towers Watson plc | | | 2,526,356 | | | | 542,812,850 | | |
| | | 20,466,188,977 | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $25,976,034,342) | | | 37,210,513,273 | | |
| | Ounces | | | |
Commodities — 11.4% | |
Gold bullion* (Cost $3,015,662,623) | | | 2,848,707 | | | | 5,402,173,511 | | |
| | Principal Amount ($) | | | |
Foreign Government Securities — 1.3% | |
Colombia — 0.2% | |
Titulos de Tesoreria 5.75%, 11/3/2027 | | COP | 504,289,700,000 | | | | 104,863,718 | | |
Indonesia — 0.2% | |
Republic of Indonesia 8.38%, 3/15/2024‡ | | IDR | 853,795,000,000 | | | | 61,753,807 | | |
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First Eagle Global Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Malaysia — 0.2% | |
Malaysia Government Bond 3.42%, 8/15/2022 | | MYR | 443,682,000 | | | | 102,387,010 | | |
Mexico — 0.4% | |
Mex Bonos Desarr Fix Rt 8.00%, 12/7/2023 | | MXN | 911,940,000 | | | | 44,048,313 | | |
10.00%, 12/5/2024 | | MXN | 816,590,000 | | | | 40,864,114 | | |
Series M, 5.75%, 3/5/2026 | | MXN | 1,813,230,000 | | | | 79,311,541 | | |
| | | 164,223,968 | | |
Peru — 0.1% | |
Republic of Peru 8.20%, 8/12/2026‡ (b) | | PEN | 221,343,000 | | | | 60,231,684 | | |
South Korea — 0.2% | |
Republic of Korea 1.25%, 3/10/2026 | | KRW | 131,948,880,000 | | | | 97,905,638 | | |
Total Foreign Government Securities (Cost $663,038,766) | | | 591,365,825 | | |
Corporate Bonds — 0.0% (c) | |
United States — 0.0% (c) | |
Bausch & Lomb, Inc. 7.13%, 8/1/2028‡ (Cost $5,079,082) | | | 5,467,000 | | | | 5,603,675 | | |
| | Number of Warrants | | | |
Warrants — 0.0% (c) | |
Switzerland — 0.0% (c) | |
Cie Financiere Richemont SA, expiring 11/22/2023* (Cost $—) | | | 11,129,290 | | | | 7,894,331 | | |
| | Principal Amount ($) | | | |
Short-Term Investments — 8.5% | |
Commercial Paper — 8.4% | |
Amazon.com, Inc. 0.25%, 5/2/2022 (d) | | | 50,000,000 | | | | 49,998,558 | | |
0.25%, 5/5/2022 (d) | | | 41,600,000 | | | | 41,597,345 | | |
0.40%, 6/14/2022 (d) | | | 30,000,000 | | | | 29,977,153 | | |
American Honda Finance Corp. 0.58%, 5/6/2022 (d) | | | 35,000,000 | | | | 34,995,440 | | |
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First Eagle Global Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Commercial Paper — 8.4% (continued) | |
Aon Corp. 0.50%, 5/2/2022 (b)(d) | | | 5,638,000 | | | | 5,637,750 | | |
Apple, Inc. 0.38%, 5/12/2022 (b)(d) | | | 50,000,000 | | | | 49,991,514 | | |
0.40%, 5/20/2022 (b)(d) | | | 50,000,000 | | | | 49,983,959 | | |
0.41%, 5/24/2022 (b)(d) | | | 68,350,000 | | | | 68,322,613 | | |
0.45%, 6/1/2022 (b)(d) | | | 50,000,000 | | | | 49,971,171 | | |
0.50%, 6/10/2022 (b)(d) | | | 50,000,000 | | | | 49,959,984 | | |
0.50%, 6/13/2022 (b)(d) | | | 50,000,000 | | | | 49,955,937 | | |
0.63%, 6/16/2022 (b)(d) | | | 50,000,000 | | | | 49,951,466 | | |
Arrow Electronics, Inc. 0.90%, 5/2/2022 (d) | | | 15,287,000 | | | | 15,285,893 | | |
BASF SE 1.19%, 6/29/2022 (b)(d) | | | 50,000,000 | | | | 49,910,194 | | |
BNG Bank NV 0.87%, 7/19/2022 (b)(d) | | | 63,862,000 | | | | 63,707,103 | | |
0.87%, 7/21/2022 (b)(d) | | | 40,093,000 | | | | 39,991,874 | | |
BP Capital Markets plc 0.70%, 6/1/2022 (d) | | | 22,450,000 | | | | 22,430,944 | | |
1.03%, 7/22/2022 (d) | | | 50,000,000 | | | | 49,854,166 | | |
1.03%, 7/26/2022 (d) | | | 50,000,000 | | | | 49,843,189 | | |
Engie SA 0.55%, 5/2/2022 (d) | | | 36,454,000 | | | | 36,452,463 | | |
0.56%, 5/5/2022 (b)(d) | | | 50,000,000 | | | | 49,995,325 | | |
0.83%, 6/24/2022 (b)(d) | | | 52,900,000 | | | | 52,816,230 | | |
0.83%, 7/1/2022 (d) | | | 50,000,000 | | | | 49,907,337 | | |
0.95%, 7/8/2022 (b)(d) | | | 31,773,000 | | | | 31,706,277 | | |
0.95%, 7/13/2022 (b)(d) | | | 28,771,000 | | | | 28,705,366 | | |
1.18%, 8/1/2022 (d) | | | 75,000,000 | | | | 74,769,112 | | |
Entergy Corp. 0.50%, 5/2/2022 (b)(d) | | | 10,919,000 | | | | 10,918,540 | | |
Erste Abwicklungsanstalt 0.35%, 5/13/2022 (b)(d) | | | 75,000,000 | | | | 74,983,404 | | |
0.45%, 5/17/2022 (b)(d) | | | 49,500,000 | | | | 49,484,531 | | |
0.47%, 5/18/2022 (b)(d) | | | 24,996,000 | | | | 24,987,597 | | |
0.47%, 5/19/2022 (b)(d) | | | 24,996,000 | | | | 24,987,001 | | |
0.47%, 5/20/2022 (b)(d) | | | 24,996,000 | | | | 24,986,377 | | |
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First Eagle Global Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Commercial Paper — 8.4% (continued) | |
EssilorLuxottica SA 0.75%, 6/13/2022 (b)(d) | | | 37,255,000 | | | | 37,222,635 | | |
European Investment Bank 0.15%, 5/2/2022 (d) | | | 36,002,000 | | | | 36,001,028 | | |
0.15%, 5/3/2022 (d) | | | 40,084,000 | | | | 40,082,504 | | |
0.14%, 5/5/2022 (d) | | | 24,000,000 | | | | 23,998,564 | | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc. 0.75%, 5/2/2022 (d) | | | 24,816,000 | | | | 24,814,401 | | |
Hydro-Quebec 0.14%, 5/4/2022 (d) | | | 72,000,000 | | | | 71,996,460 | | |
Kreditanstalt fuer Wiederaufbau 0.17%, 5/6/2022 (b)(d) | | | 50,000,000 | | | | 49,995,625 | | |
0.17%, 5/9/2022 (b)(d) | | | 75,000,000 | | | | 74,990,625 | | |
0.18%, 5/10/2022 (b)(d) | | | 76,185,000 | | | | 76,174,525 | | |
0.29%, 5/12/2022 (b)(d) | | | 50,000,000 | | | | 49,991,875 | | |
0.32%, 5/16/2022 (b)(d) | | | 75,000,000 | | | | 74,983,460 | | |
0.73%, 6/22/2022 (d) | | | 48,000,000 | | | | 47,940,960 | | |
0.98%, 7/25/2022 (b)(d) | | | 84,750,000 | | | | 84,508,935 | | |
L'Oreal SA 0.40%, 5/11/2022 (b)(d) | | | 66,200,000 | | | | 66,188,238 | | |
0.55%, 5/18/2022 (b)(d) | | | 50,000,000 | | | | 49,982,927 | | |
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE 0.27%, 5/3/2022 (b)(d) | | | 50,000,000 | | | | 49,998,050 | | |
0.49%, 5/23/2022 (b)(d) | | | 39,658,000 | | | | 39,640,894 | | |
0.70%, 6/17/2022 (d) | | | 50,000,000 | | | | 49,948,074 | | |
0.80%, 6/23/2022 (d) | | | 55,000,000 | | | | 54,932,358 | | |
0.80%, 7/7/2022 (b)(d) | | | 100,000,000 | | | | 99,818,683 | | |
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, Inc. 1.00%, 7/22/2022 (b)(d) | | | 24,000,000 | | | | 23,937,056 | | |
1.00%, 7/27/2022 (b)(d) | | | 50,098,000 | | | | 49,951,481 | | |
McCormick & Co., Inc. 0.45%, 5/2/2022 (d) | | | 19,853,000 | | | | 19,852,234 | | |
MetLife Short Term Funding LLC 0.24%, 5/6/2022 (b)(d) | | | 41,270,000 | | | | 41,266,870 | | |
0.70%, 5/31/2022 (b)(d) | | | 44,121,000 | | | | 44,093,469 | | |
Mitsubishi Corp. Americas 0.40%, 5/4/2022 (b)(d) | | | 50,000,000 | | | | 49,997,132 | | |
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First Eagle Global Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Commercial Paper — 8.4% (continued) | |
Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp. 1.00%, 7/21/2022 (d) | | | 16,273,000 | | | | 16,228,916 | | |
Nestle Finance International Ltd. 0.87%, 7/19/2022 (b)(d) | | | 21,045,000 | | | | 21,000,016 | | |
Nordea Bank Abp 0.39%, 5/20/2022 (d) | | | 34,739,000 | | | | 34,728,767 | | |
0.40%, 5/24/2022 (d) | | | 31,355,000 | | | | 31,343,481 | | |
Nutrien Ltd. 0.70%, 5/23/2022 (d) | | | 19,500,000 | | | | 19,487,936 | | |
Parker-Hannifin Corp. 1.30%, 6/28/2022 (d) | | | 30,000,000 | | | | 29,926,500 | | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. 0.36%, 5/9/2022 (d) | | | 45,800,000 | | | | 45,794,415 | | |
0.42%, 5/19/2022 (d) | | | 50,000,000 | | | | 49,984,389 | | |
0.53%, 5/27/2022 (d) | | | 50,000,000 | | | | 49,976,005 | | |
0.54%, 6/3/2022 (d) | | | 50,000,000 | | | | 49,969,618 | | |
0.57%, 6/6/2022 (d) | | | 50,000,000 | | | | 49,967,172 | | |
0.64%, 6/7/2022 (d) | | | 50,000,000 | | | | 49,966,363 | | |
0.64%, 6/8/2022 (d) | | | 61,769,000 | | | | 61,726,448 | | |
0.62%, 6/9/2022 (d) | | | 81,414,000 | | | | 81,356,606 | | |
0.74%, 6/27/2022 (d) | | | 37,501,000 | | | | 37,452,570 | | |
0.74%, 6/30/2022 (d) | | | 37,501,000 | | | | 37,448,363 | | |
PSP Capital, Inc. 0.21%, 5/11/2022 (b)(d) | | | 9,850,000 | | | | 9,848,273 | | |
0.43%, 5/25/2022 (d) | | | 39,658,000 | | | | 39,637,979 | | |
0.43%, 5/26/2022 (b)(d) | | | 39,658,000 | | | | 39,636,971 | | |
0.60%, 6/2/2022 (b)(d) | | | 50,000,000 | | | | 49,964,395 | | |
0.73%, 6/15/2022 (b)(d) | | | 74,513,000 | | | | 74,432,062 | | |
0.72%, 6/21/2022 (d) | | | 50,000,000 | | | | 49,936,106 | | |
0.72%, 6/22/2022 (d) | | | 50,000,000 | | | | 49,934,450 | | |
0.91%, 7/6/2022 (b)(d) | | | 50,000,000 | | | | 49,906,972 | | |
0.91%, 7/11/2022 (b)(d) | | | 40,240,000 | | | | 40,155,873 | | |
0.91%, 7/12/2022 (d) | | | 40,240,000 | | | | 40,153,893 | | |
1.26%, 8/8/2022 (d) | | | 43,900,000 | | | | 43,740,749 | | |
Siemens Capital Co. LLC 0.75%, 7/20/2022 (b)(d) | | | 45,786,000 | | | | 45,691,722 | | |
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First Eagle Global Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Commercial Paper — 8.4% (continued) | |
Unilever Capital Corp. 0.64%, 6/14/2022 (b)(d) | | | 50,000,000 | | | | 49,953,936 | | |
Unilever Finance Netherlands BV 0.86%, 7/5/2022 (b)(d) | | | 23,529,000 | | | | 23,490,684 | | |
0.93%, 7/15/2022 (b)(d) | | | 49,000,000 | | | | 48,900,120 | | |
Total Commercial Paper (Cost $4,010,790,586) | | | 4,010,116,626 | | |
U.S. Treasury Obligations — 0.1% | |
U.S. Treasury Bills 0.43%, 6/7/2022 (d) | | | 15,000,000 | | | | 14,993,762 | | |
0.50%, 7/14/2022 (d) | | | 15,000,000 | | | | 14,976,123 | | |
Total U.S. Treasury Obligations (Cost $29,977,954) | | | 29,969,885 | | |
| | Shares | | | |
Investment Companies — 0.0% (c) | |
JP Morgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Capital Shares 0.32% (e) (Cost $426,749) | | | 426,749 | | | | 426,749 | | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $4,041,195,289) | | | 4,040,513,260 | | |
Total Investments — 99.7% (Cost $33,701,010,102) | | | 47,258,063,875 | | |
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 0.3% | | | 164,551,424 | | |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | 47,422,615,299 | | |
* Non-income producing security.
‡ Value determined using significant unobservable inputs.
(a) Affiliated company as defined under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
(b) Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A or section 4(a)2 of the Securities Act of 1933. Total value of all such securities at April 30, 2022 amounted to $2,376,909,401, which represents approximately 5.01% of net assets of the Fund.
(c) Represents less than 0.05% of net assets.
(d) The rate shown was the current yield as of April 30, 2022.
(e) Represents 7-day effective yield as of April 30, 2022.
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First Eagle Global Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
As of April 30, 2022, the gross unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments based on the aggregate cost of investment securities and derivative instruments, if applicable, for federal income tax purposes was as follows:
Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation | | $ | 15,244,217,778 | | |
Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation | | | (1,661,782,695 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 13,582,435,083 | | |
Federal income tax cost | | $ | 33,701,010,102 | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts outstanding as of April 30, 2022
Currency Purchased | | Currency Sold | | Counterparty | | Settlement Date | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
USD | 155,252,002 | | | EUR | 135,277,000 | | | UBS AG | | 5/18/2022 | | $ | 12,451,594 | | |
USD | 83,947,166 | | | GBP | 61,845,000 | | | UBS AG | | 5/18/2022 | | | 6,181,456 | | |
USD | 105,870,774 | | | EUR | 95,828,000 | | | Goldman Sachs | | 6/15/2022 | | | 4,567,501 | | |
USD | 81,260,905 | | | GBP | 61,873,000 | | | Goldman Sachs | | 6/15/2022 | | | 3,454,330 | | |
USD | 113,516,905 | | | EUR | 104,392,000 | | | JPMorgan Chase Bank | | 7/20/2022 | | | 2,932,309 | | |
Total unrealized appreciation | | | | | | | | | 29,587,190 | | |
EUR | 135,277,000 | | | USD | 146,226,185 | | | UBS AG | | 5/18/2022 | | | (3,425,777 | ) | |
EUR | 31,125,000 | | | USD | 33,683,475 | | | Goldman Sachs | | 6/15/2022 | | | (780,103 | ) | |
Total unrealized depreciation | | | | | | | | | (4,205,880 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | | | | | | | $ | 25,381,310 | | |
Abbreviations
ADR — American Depositary Receipt
COP — Colombian Peso
EUR — Euro
Fix Rt — Fixed Rate
GBP — British Pound
IDR — Indonesian Rupiah
KRW — South Korean Won
MXN — Mexican Peso
MYR — Malaysia Ringgit
NVDR — Non-Voting Depositary Receipt
PEN — Peruvian Sol
Preference — A special type of equity investment that shares in the earnings of the company, has limited voting rights, and may have a dividend preference. Preference shares may also have liquidation preference.
REIT — Real Estate Investment Trust
USD — United States Dollar
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First Eagle Global Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Affiliated Securities
Security Description | | Shares at April 30, 2022 | | Market Value October 31, 2021 | | Purchases at Cost | | Proceeds from Sales | |
Common Stocks — 4.7% | |
Japan — 0.2% | |
Chofu Seisakusho Co. Ltd. | | | 3,224,200 | | | $ | 58,257,118 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | |
T Hasegawa Co. Ltd. | | | 3,002,800 | | | | 73,329,979 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
| | | | | 131,587,097 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
United Kingdom — 0.6% | |
Berkeley Group Holdings plc* | | | 5,667,123 | | | | 283,752,032 | | | | 48,784,506 | | | | — | | |
United States — 3.9% | |
CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc. | | | 7,426,526 | | | | 720,298,757 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Flowserve Corp. | | | 7,892,216 | | | | 265,336,302 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Mills Music Trust | | | 31,592 | | | | 1,927,112 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
NOV, Inc. | | | 24,797,848 | | | | 347,665,829 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Teradata Corp.* | | | 8,472,072 | | | | 546,281,084 | | | | — | | | | (60,362,615 | ) | |
| | | | | 1,881,509,084 | | | | — | | | | (60,362,615 | ) | |
Total Common Stocks | | | | | 2,296,848,213 | | | | 48,784,506 | | | | (60,362,615 | ) | |
Total | | | | $ | 2,296,848,213 | | | $ | 48,784,506 | | | $ | (60,362,615 | ) | |
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First Eagle Global Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Affiliated Securities (continued)
Security Description | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | | Market Value April 30, 2022 | | Dividend Income | |
Common Stocks — 4.7% | |
Japan — 0.2% | |
Chofu Seisakusho Co. Ltd. | | $ | — | | | $ | (10,787,124 | ) | | $ | 47,469,994 | | | $ | 454,330 | | |
T Hasegawa Co. Ltd. | | | — | | | | (14,852,695 | ) | | | 58,477,284 | | | | 760,995 | | |
| | | — | | | | (25,639,819 | ) | | | 105,947,278 | | | | 1,215,325 | | |
United Kingdom — 0.6% | |
Berkeley Group Holdings plc* | | | — | | | | (45,119,897 | ) | | | 287,416,641 | | | | — | | |
United States — 3.9% | |
CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc. | | | — | | | | 68,026,978 | | | | 788,325,735 | | | | 8,169,179 | | |
Flowserve Corp. | | | — | | | | (7,181,917 | ) | | | 258,154,385 | | | | 3,156,886 | | |
Mills Music Trust | | | — | | | | (347,512 | ) | | | 1,579,600 | | | | 43,412 | | |
NOV, Inc. | | | — | | | | 101,919,155 | | | | 449,584,984 | | | | 2,479,785 | | |
Teradata Corp.* | | | 10,240,752 | | | | (145,839,044 | ) | | | 350,320,177 | | | | — | | |
| | | 10,240,752 | | | | 16,577,660 | | | | 1,847,964,881 | | | | 13,849,262 | | |
Total Common Stock | | | 10,240,752 | | | | (54,182,056 | ) | | | 2,241,328,800 | | | | 15,064,587 | | |
Total | | $ | 10,240,752 | | | $ | (54,182,056 | ) | | $ | 2,241,328,800 | | | $ | 15,064,587 | | |
* Non-income producing security.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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First Eagle Overseas Fund
Data as of April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investment Objective
The First Eagle Overseas Fund seeks long-term growth of capital by investing primarily in equities issued by non-U.S. corporations. Management's research-driven process focuses on undervalued securities.
Average Annual Returns (%) | | | | | | One-Year | | Five-Years | | Ten-Years | |
First Eagle Overseas Fund | | Class A | | without sales load | | | -4.22 | | | | 3.48 | | | | 4.94 | | |
| | | | with sales load | | | -9.01 | | | | 2.43 | | | | 4.40 | | |
MSCI EAFE Index | | | | | | | -8.15 | | | | 4.77 | | | | 5.77 | | |
Consumer Price Index | | | | | | | 8.26 | | | | 3.41 | | | | 2.31 | | |
Sectors* (%) | |
Consumer Staples | | | 18.6 | | |
Financials | | | 14.9 | | |
Industrials | | | 12.1 | | |
Commodities | | | 11.4 | | |
Materials | | | 8.4 | | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 8.0 | | |
Health Care | | | 5.2 | | |
Energy | | | 5.1 | | |
Real Estate | | | 4.9 | | |
Information Technology | | | 3.8 | | |
Foreign Government Securities | | | 2.5 | | |
Communication Services | | | 0.8 | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 4.3 | | |
Countries*~ (%)
United States | | | 16.7 | | |
Japan | | | 15.9 | | |
United Kingdom | | | 9.7 | | |
Canada | | | 7.8 | | |
France | | | 6.6 | | |
Hong Kong | | | 4.7 | | |
Switzerland | | | 4.2 | | |
South Korea | | | 4.1 | | |
Brazil | | | 3.1 | | |
Singapore | | | 2.7 | | |
Sweden | | | 2.6 | | |
Netherlands | | | 2.5 | | |
Belgium | | | 2.5 | | |
Mexico | | | 2.0 | | |
China | | | 1.8 | | |
Taiwan | | | 1.8 | | |
Germany | | | 1.7 | | |
Chile | | | 1.0 | | |
Norway | | | 0.9 | | |
Thailand | | | 0.8 | | |
Ireland | | | 0.5 | | |
Faroe Islands | | | 0.4 | | |
Australia | | | 0.4 | | |
Colombia | | | 0.4 | | |
Malaysia | | | 0.3 | | |
Turkey | | | 0.2 | | |
Peru | | | 0.2 | | |
Indonesia | | | 0.2 | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 4.3 | | |
^ Less than 0.05%.
* Asset Allocation, Sector and Countries percentages are based on total investments in the portfolio.
** Includes short-term commercial paper (1.2% of total investments) that settles in 90 days or less, long-term commercial paper (2.9% of total investments) that settles in 91 days or greater and other short-term investments (0.2% of total investments), such as U.S treasury bills or money market funds.
~ Country allocations reflect country of risk (not currency of issue). Bonds of non-U.S. issuers may be
U.S. dollar denominated.
The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change at any time.
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First Eagle Overseas Fund | Fund Overview
Growth of a $10,000 Initial Investment
Performance data quoted herein represents past performance and should not be considered indicative of future results. Performance data quoted herein does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the sale of Fund shares. The average annual returns shown above are historical and reflect changes in share price, reinvested dividends and are net of expenses.
The average annual returns for Class A shares give effect to the deduction of the maximum sales charge of 5.00%.
The MSCI EAFE Index is an unmanaged total return index, reported in U.S. dollars, based on share prices and reinvested net dividends of companies from 21 developed market countries, excluding the United States and Canada. One cannot invest directly in an index. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) represents the change in price of all goods and services purchased for consumption in urban households.
Top 10 Holdings* (%)
Gold bullion** (Precious Metal) | | | 11.4 | | |
Imperial Oil Ltd. (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels, Canada) | | | 3.3 | | |
British American Tobacco plc (Tobacco, United Kingdom) | | | 2.8 | | |
Danone SA (Food Products, France) | | | 2.4 | | |
Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA (Diversified Financial Services, Belgium) | | | 2.3 | | |
Cie Financiere Richemont SA (Registered) (Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods, Switzerland) | | | 2.1 | | |
Unilever plc (Personal Products, United Kingdom) | | | 2.0 | | |
Willis Towers Watson plc (Insurance, United States) | | | 1.9 | | |
Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd. (Real Estate Management & Development, Japan) | | | 1.8 | | |
Nutrien Ltd. (Chemicals, Canada) | | | 1.8 | | |
Total | | | 31.8 | | |
* Holdings in cash, commercial paper and other short-term cash equivalents have been excluded.
**The Fund invests in gold and precious metals through investment in a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands (the "Subsidiary"). Gold Bullion and commodities include the Fund's investment in the Subsidiary.
Percentages are based on total net assets.
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First Eagle Overseas Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks — 81.4% | |
Australia — 0.4% | |
Newcrest Mining Ltd. | | | 2,725,136 | | | | 51,176,296 | | |
Belgium — 2.4% | |
Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA | | | 3,140,042 | | | | 296,295,891 | | |
Legris Industries SE*‡ (a)(b)(c) | | | 905,366 | | | | 16,017,293 | | |
| | | 312,313,184 | | |
Brazil — 3.1% | |
Ambev SA, ADR | | | 71,905,595 | | | | 209,245,281 | | |
Itausa SA (Preference) | | | 47,442,852 | | | | 88,380,479 | | |
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. | | | 2,256,314 | | | | 101,218,246 | | |
| | | 398,844,006 | | |
Canada — 7.8% | |
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. | | | 717,589 | | | | 41,771,148 | | |
Barrick Gold Corp. | | | 3,513,293 | | | | 78,381,567 | | |
Franco-Nevada Corp. | | | 224,985 | | | | 34,024,898 | | |
Imperial Oil Ltd. | | | 8,488,821 | | | | 427,398,079 | | |
Nutrien Ltd. | | | 2,312,816 | | | | 227,234,172 | | |
Power Corp. of Canada | | | 6,484,234 | | | | 190,794,415 | | |
| | | 999,604,279 | | |
Chile — 1.0% | |
Cia Cervecerias Unidas SA, ADR (b) | | | 9,392,572 | | | | 125,296,911 | | |
China — 1.8% | |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.* | | | 10,335,128 | | | | 126,064,681 | | |
Prosus NV* | | | 2,225,922 | | | | 107,353,244 | | |
| | | 233,417,925 | | |
Faroe Islands — 0.4% | |
Bakkafrost P/F* | | | 801,656 | | | | 55,040,133 | | |
France — 6.6% | |
Danone SA | | | 5,117,957 | | | | 309,489,186 | | |
Laurent-Perrier (b) | | | 558,938 | | | | 53,068,648 | | |
Legrand SA | | | 812,472 | | | | 71,996,541 | | |
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE | | | 30,062 | | | | 19,454,182 | | |
Sanofi | | | 1,917,334 | | | | 202,652,489 | | |
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First Eagle Overseas Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
France — 6.6% (continued) | |
Sodexo SA | | | 1,804,517 | | | | 135,745,805 | | |
Wendel SE | | | 493,657 | | | | 49,185,111 | | |
| | | 841,591,962 | | |
Germany — 1.7% | |
Brenntag SE | | | 628,298 | | | | 48,481,646 | | |
FUCHS PETROLUB SE (Preference) | | | 1,930,453 | | | | 60,888,898 | | |
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Preference) | | | 1,698,517 | | | | 109,064,010 | | |
| | | 218,434,554 | | |
Hong Kong — 4.7% | |
CK Asset Holdings Ltd. | | | 19,475,000 | | | | 132,023,775 | | |
Great Eagle Holdings Ltd. | | | 22,777,700 | | | | 53,146,958 | | |
Guoco Group Ltd. | | | 7,806,340 | | | | 81,697,249 | | |
Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd. | | | 15,883,500 | | | | 74,095,961 | | |
Hysan Development Co. Ltd. | | | 17,500,405 | | | | 51,629,206 | | |
Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd. | | | 3,892,300 | | | | 206,797,899 | | |
| | | 599,391,048 | | |
Ireland — 0.5% | |
CRH plc | | | 1,586,739 | | | | 62,715,645 | | |
Japan — 15.8% | |
As One Corp. | | | 1,404,380 | | | | 74,562,748 | | |
Chofu Seisakusho Co. Ltd. (b) | | | 1,829,100 | | | | 26,929,895 | | |
Daiichikosho Co. Ltd. (b) | | | 2,866,280 | | | | 78,178,201 | | |
FANUC Corp. | | | 1,241,140 | | | | 190,177,463 | | |
Hirose Electric Co. Ltd. | | | 919,830 | | | | 116,702,455 | | |
Hoshizaki Corp. | | | 1,090,600 | | | | 69,081,170 | | |
Hoya Corp. | | | 212,044 | | | | 21,043,700 | | |
Kansai Paint Co. Ltd. | | | 3,559,930 | | | | 49,027,098 | | |
Keyence Corp. | | | 188,800 | | | | 75,898,401 | | |
Komatsu Ltd. | | | 3,814,300 | | | | 85,846,479 | | |
Mitsubishi Electric Corp. | | | 11,266,300 | | | | 118,006,509 | | |
Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd. | | | 15,918,150 | | | | 231,873,012 | | |
MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc. | | | 4,764,500 | | | | 141,826,136 | | |
Nagaileben Co. Ltd. | | | 1,687,224 | | | | 25,122,104 | | |
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First Eagle Overseas Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Japan — 15.8% (continued) | |
Nihon Kohden Corp. | | | 202,000 | | | | 4,849,237 | | |
Olympus Corp. | | | 840,372 | | | | 14,791,495 | | |
Pilot Corp. | | | 477,500 | | | | 19,400,317 | | |
Secom Co. Ltd. | | | 3,108,600 | | | | 218,703,964 | | |
Shimano, Inc. | | | 694,470 | | | | 123,049,290 | | |
SK Kaken Co. Ltd. | | | 87,561 | | | | 23,749,930 | | |
SMC Corp. | | | 208,990 | | | | 101,197,222 | | |
Sompo Holdings, Inc. | | | 4,122,000 | | | | 167,806,602 | | |
T Hasegawa Co. Ltd. | | | 1,906,436 | | | | 37,126,415 | | |
USS Co. Ltd. | | | 560,300 | | | | 9,327,903 | | |
Yokogawa Electric Corp. | | | 13,600 | | | | 216,818 | | |
| | | 2,024,494,564 | | |
Mexico — 1.5% | |
Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV, ADR | | | 1,956,404 | | | | 146,221,635 | | |
Fresnillo plc | | | 1,426,722 | | | | 13,805,248 | | |
Grupo Mexico SAB de CV, Series B | | | 566,938 | | | | 2,653,758 | | |
Industrias Penoles SAB de CV | | | 2,246,692 | | | | 24,739,870 | | |
| | | 187,420,511 | | |
Netherlands — 2.4% | |
HAL Trust | | | 618,494 | | | | 89,208,034 | | |
Shell plc | | | 8,311,366 | | | | 224,410,632 | | |
| | | 313,618,666 | | |
Norway — 0.9% | |
Orkla ASA | | | 13,903,113 | | | | 112,818,828 | | |
Singapore — 2.2% | |
ComfortDelGro Corp. Ltd. | | | 20,481,815 | | | | 21,635,846 | | |
Haw Par Corp. Ltd. (b) | | | 19,447,213 | | | | 163,679,869 | | |
United Overseas Bank Ltd. | | | 828,500 | | | | 17,735,082 | | |
UOL Group Ltd.* | | | 14,128,300 | | | | 74,237,664 | | |
| | | 277,288,461 | | |
South Korea — 3.7% | |
Fursys, Inc. (b) | | | 872,463 | | | | 25,271,240 | | |
Hyundai Mobis Co. Ltd. | | | 505,396 | | | | 82,221,420 | | |
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First Eagle Overseas Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
South Korea — 3.7% (continued) | |
KT&G Corp. | | | 2,525,785 | | | | 165,865,391 | | |
Lotte Confectionery Co. Ltd. | | | 104,605 | | | | 10,322,069 | | |
Lotte Corp. | | | 772,717 | | | | 20,846,536 | | |
Namyang Dairy Products Co. Ltd. | | | 4,387 | | | | 1,418,091 | | |
Namyang Dairy Products Co. Ltd. (Preference) (b) | | | 15,711 | | | | 2,614,330 | | |
NAVER Corp. | | | 126,327 | | | | 28,140,481 | | |
NongShim Co. Ltd. | | | 203,663 | | | | 48,670,805 | | |
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (Preference) | | | 1,863,921 | | | | 87,387,397 | | |
| | | 472,757,760 | | |
Sweden — 2.6% | |
Industrivarden AB, Class A | | | 123,708 | | | | 3,169,713 | | |
Industrivarden AB, Class C | | | 1,572,517 | | | | 39,595,155 | | |
Investor AB, Class A | | | 2,230,372 | | | | 46,584,706 | | |
Investor AB, Class B | | | 8,384,352 | | | | 161,339,281 | | |
Svenska Handelsbanken AB, Class A | | | 8,041,032 | | | | 81,104,416 | | |
| | | 331,793,271 | | |
Switzerland — 4.2% | |
Cie Financiere Richemont SA (Registered) | | | 2,357,483 | | | | 273,917,676 | | |
Nestle SA (Registered) | | | 1,513,605 | | | | 195,397,458 | | |
Schindler Holding AG | | | 344,570 | | | | 66,200,727 | | |
| | | 535,515,861 | | |
Taiwan — 1.8% | |
Taiwan Secom Co. Ltd. | | | 8,545,694 | | | | 31,587,603 | | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd., ADR | | | 2,158,747 | | | | 200,612,359 | | |
| | | 232,199,962 | | |
Thailand — 0.8% | |
Bangkok Bank PCL, NVDR | | | 21,880,059 | | | | 82,527,060 | | |
Thai Beverage PCL | | | 52,214,985 | | | | 25,721,594 | | |
| | | 108,248,654 | | |
Turkey — 0.2% | |
AG Anadolu Grubu Holding A/S | | | 9,784,125 | | | | 27,016,593 | | |
United Kingdom — 9.7% | |
BAE Systems plc | | | 13,135,620 | | | | 121,329,221 | | |
Berkeley Group Holdings plc* | | | 2,106,917 | | | | 106,855,455 | | |
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First Eagle Overseas Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
United Kingdom — 9.7% (continued) | |
British American Tobacco plc | | | 8,552,722 | | | | 358,464,605 | | |
Great Portland Estates plc, REIT | | | 1,645,551 | | | | 13,977,177 | | |
Hiscox Ltd. | | | 6,016,076 | | | | 71,436,554 | | |
Lloyds Banking Group plc | | | 217,111,612 | | | | 123,311,518 | | |
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc | | | 2,333,629 | | | | 181,989,462 | | |
Unilever plc | | | 5,643,169 | | | | 261,922,443 | | |
| | | 1,239,286,435 | | |
United States — 5.2% | |
GlaxoSmithKline plc | | | 7,145,873 | | | | 161,086,393 | | |
Newmont Corp. | | | 2,780,792 | | | | 202,580,697 | | |
Royal Gold, Inc. | | | 407,717 | | | | 53,198,914 | | |
Willis Towers Watson plc | | | 1,144,034 | | | | 245,807,145 | | |
| | | 662,673,149 | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $8,056,024,947) | | | 10,422,958,658 | | |
| | Ounces | | | |
Commodities — 11.4% | |
Gold bullion* (Cost $721,634,121) | | | 771,398 | | | | 1,462,847,909 | | |
| | Principal Amount ($) | | | |
Foreign Government Securities — 2.5% | |
Colombia — 0.4% | |
Titulos de Tesoreria 5.75%, 11/3/2027 | | COP | 231,789,600,000 | | | | 48,199,119 | | |
Indonesia — 0.2% | |
Republic of Indonesia 8.38%, 3/15/2024‡ | | IDR | 267,431,000,000 | | | | 19,342,913 | | |
Malaysia — 0.3% | |
Malaysia Government Bond 3.42%, 8/15/2022 | | MYR | 181,499,000 | | | | 41,883,917 | | |
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First Eagle Overseas Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Mexico — 0.5% | |
Mex Bonos Desarr Fix Rt 8.00%, 12/7/2023 | | MXN | 377,210,000 | | | | 18,219,909 | | |
10.00%, 12/5/2024 | | MXN | 388,030,000 | | | | 19,417,948 | | |
Series M, 5.75%, 3/5/2026 | | MXN | 665,860,000 | | | | 29,125,033 | | |
| | | 66,762,890 | | |
Peru — 0.2% | |
Republic of Peru 8.20%, 8/12/2026‡ (d) | | PEN | 90,458,000 | | | | 24,615,360 | | |
Singapore — 0.6% | |
Republic of Singapore 3.13%, 9/1/2022 | | SGD | 97,397,000 | | | | 70,819,565 | | |
South Korea — 0.3% | |
Republic of Korea 1.25%, 3/10/2026 | | KRW | 59,926,230,000 | | | | 44,465,067 | | |
Total Foreign Government Securities (Cost $348,832,609) | | | 316,088,831 | | |
| | Number of Warrants | | | |
Warrants — 0.0% (e) | |
Switzerland — 0.0% (e) | |
Cie Financiere Richemont SA, expiring 11/22/2023* (Cost $—) | | | 4,875,589 | | | | 3,458,398 | | |
| | Principal Amount ($) | | | |
Short-Term Investments — 4.3% | |
Commercial Paper — 4.1% | |
Aon Corp. 0.50%, 5/2/2022 (d)(f) | | | 8,503,000 | | | | 8,502,622 | | |
Arrow Electronics, Inc. 0.90%, 5/2/2022 (f) | | | 23,055,000 | | | | 23,053,330 | | |
BNG Bank NV 0.87%, 7/19/2022 (d)(f) | | | 10,870,000 | | | | 10,843,635 | | |
0.87%, 7/21/2022 (d)(f) | | | 9,907,000 | | | | 9,882,012 | | |
Engie SA 0.55%, 5/2/2022 (f) | | | 13,546,000 | | | | 13,545,429 | | |
0.95%, 7/8/2022 (d)(f) | | | 18,227,000 | | | | 18,188,723 | | |
0.95%, 7/13/2022 (d)(f) | | | 6,584,000 | | | | 6,568,980 | | |
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Investments | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Commercial Paper — 4.1% (continued) | |
Entergy Corp. 0.50%, 5/2/2022 (d)(f) | | | 16,468,000 | | | | 16,467,305 | | |
Erste Abwicklungsanstalt 0.47%, 5/18/2022 (d)(f) | | | 16,664,000 | | | | 16,658,398 | | |
0.47%, 5/19/2022 (d)(f) | | | 16,664,000 | | | | 16,658,001 | | |
0.47%, 5/20/2022 (d)(f) | | | 16,664,000 | | | | 16,657,584 | | |
European Investment Bank 0.15%, 5/2/2022 (f) | | | 13,998,000 | | | | 13,997,622 | | |
0.15%, 5/3/2022 (f) | | | 8,716,000 | | | | 8,715,675 | | |
0.14%, 5/5/2022 (f) | | | 25,000,000 | | | | 24,998,504 | | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc. 0.75%, 5/2/2022 (f) | | | 37,427,000 | | | | 37,424,589 | | |
Kreditanstalt fuer Wiederaufbau 0.18%, 5/10/2022 (d)(f) | | | 35,565,000 | | | | 35,560,110 | | |
0.98%, 7/25/2022 (d)(f) | | | 15,000,000 | | | | 14,957,333 | | |
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE 0.49%, 5/23/2022 (d)(f) | | | 10,058,000 | | | | 10,053,662 | | |
1.00%, 7/27/2022 (d)(f) | | | 19,402,000 | | | | 19,345,256 | | |
McCormick & Co., Inc. 0.45%, 5/2/2022 (f) | | | 29,942,000 | | | | 29,940,845 | | |
Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp. 1.00%, 7/21/2022 (f) | | | 18,227,000 | | | | 18,177,622 | | |
Nestle Finance International Ltd. 0.87%, 7/19/2022 (d)(f) | | | 3,623,000 | | | | 3,615,256 | | |
Nordea Bank Abp 0.39%, 5/20/2022 (f) | | | 8,811,000 | | | | 8,808,405 | | |
0.40%, 5/24/2022 (f) | | | 13,245,000 | | | | 13,240,134 | | |
Nutrien Ltd. 0.70%, 5/23/2022 (f) | | | 30,000,000 | | | | 29,981,440 | | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. 0.74%, 6/27/2022 (f) | | | 12,499,000 | | | | 12,482,859 | | |
0.74%, 6/30/2022 (f) | | | 12,499,000 | | | | 12,481,456 | | |
PSP Capital, Inc. 0.21%, 5/11/2022 (d)(f) | | | 18,401,000 | | | | 18,397,774 | | |
0.43%, 5/25/2022 (f) | | | 10,058,000 | | | | 10,052,922 | | |
0.43%, 5/26/2022 (d)(f) | | | 10,058,000 | | | | 10,052,667 | | |
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Investments | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Commercial Paper — 4.1% (continued) | |
0.91%, 7/11/2022 (d)(f) | | | 9,208,000 | | | | 9,188,749 | | |
0.91%, 7/12/2022 (f) | | | 9,208,000 | | | | 9,188,297 | | |
Siemens Capital Co. LLC 0.75%, 7/20/2022 (d)(f) | | | 19,914,000 | | | | 19,872,995 | | |
Total Commercial Paper (Cost $527,655,333) | | | 527,560,191 | | |
U.S. Treasury Obligations — 0.2% | |
U.S. Treasury Bills 0.43%, 6/7/2022 (f) | | | 10,000,000 | | | | 9,995,842 | | |
0.50%, 7/14/2022 (f) | | | 10,000,000 | | | | 9,984,082 | | |
Total U.S. Treasury Obligations (Cost $19,985,303) | | | 19,979,924 | | |
| | Shares | | | |
Investment Companies — 0.0% (e) | |
JP Morgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Capital Shares 0.32% (g) (Cost $44,068) | | | 44,068 | | | | 44,068 | | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $547,684,704) | | | 547,584,183 | | |
Total Investments — 99.6% (Cost $9,674,176,381) | | | 12,752,937,979 | | |
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 0.4% | | | 57,736,505 | | |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | 12,810,674,484 | | |
* Non-income producing security.
‡ Value determined using significant unobservable inputs.
(a) Security fair valued as of April 30, 2022 in accordance with procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Total value of all such securities at April 30, 2022 amounted to $16,017,293, which represents approximately 0.13% of net assets of the Fund.
(b) Affiliated company as defined under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
(c) Represents a security that is subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale.
Restricted Securities | | Acquisition Date | | Cost | | Carrying Value Per Share/Principal | |
Legris Industries SE | | 04/30/04 | | $ | 23,433,066 | | | $ | 17.69 | | |
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First Eagle Overseas Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
(d) Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A or section 4(a)2 of the Securities Act of 1933. Total value of all such securities at April 30, 2022 amounted to $286,086,422, which represents approximately 2.23% of net assets of the Fund.
(e) Represents less than 0.05% of net assets.
(f) The rate shown was the current yield as of April 30, 2022.
(g) Represents 7-day effective yield as of April 30, 2022.
As of April 30, 2022, the gross unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments based on the aggregate cost of investment securities and derivative instruments, if applicable, for federal income tax purposes was as follows:
Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation | | $ | 3,788,932,514 | | |
Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation | | | (696,202,898 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 3,092,729,616 | | |
Federal income tax cost | | $ | 9,674,176,381 | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts outstanding as of April 30, 2022
Currency Purchased | | Currency Sold | | Counterparty | | Settlement Date | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
USD | 99,465,397 | | | EUR | 86,668,000 | | | UBS AG | | 5/18/2022 | | $ | 7,977,370 | | |
USD | 36,791,785 | | | GBP | 27,105,000 | | | UBS AG | | 5/18/2022 | | | 2,709,166 | | |
USD | 66,022,848 | | | EUR | 59,760,000 | | | Goldman Sachs | | 6/15/2022 | | | 2,848,373 | | |
USD | 34,533,225 | | | GBP | 26,294,000 | | | Goldman Sachs | | 6/15/2022 | | | 1,467,977 | | |
USD | 56,037,500 | | | EUR | 51,533,000 | | | JPMorgan Chase Bank | | 7/20/2022 | | | 1,447,531 | | |
Total unrealized appreciation | | | | | | | | | 16,450,417 | | |
EUR | 86,668,000 | | | USD | 93,682,821 | | | UBS AG | | 5/18/2022 | | | (2,194,795 | ) | |
EUR | 11,475,000 | | | USD | 12,418,245 | | | Goldman Sachs | | 6/15/2022 | | | (287,604 | ) | |
Total unrealized depreciation | | | | | | | | | (2,482,399 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | | | | | | | $ | 13,968,018 | | |
Abbreviations
ADR — American Depositary Receipt
COP — Colombian Peso
EUR — Euro
Fix Rt — Fixed Rate
GBP — British Pound
IDR — Indonesian Rupiah
KRW — South Korean Won
MXN — Mexican Peso
MYR — Malaysia Ringgit
NVDR — Non-Voting Depositary Receipt
PEN — Peruvian Sol
Preference — A special type of equity investment that shares in the earnings of the company, has limited voting rights, and may have a dividend preference. Preference shares may also have liquidation preference.
REIT — Real Estate Investment Trust
SGD — Singapore Dollar
USD — United States Dollar
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First Eagle Overseas Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Affiliated Securities
Security Description | | Shares at April 30, 2022 | | Market Value October 31, 2021 | | Purchases at Cost | | Proceeds from Sales | |
Common Stocks — 3.8% | |
Belgium — 0.1% | |
Legris Industries SE*‡ (a)(b) | | | 905,366 | | | $ | 20,293,634 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | |
Chile — 1.0% | |
Cia Cervecerias Unidas SA, ADR | | | 9,392,572 | | | | 158,828,392 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
France — 0.4% | |
Laurent-Perrier | | | 558,938 | | | | 62,287,158 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Japan — 0.8% | |
Chofu Seisakusho Co. Ltd. | | | 1,829,100 | | | | 33,049,468 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Daiichikosho Co. Ltd. | | | 2,866,280 | | | | 104,073,016 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
| | | | | 137,122,484 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Singapore — 1.3% | |
Haw Par Corp. Ltd. | | | 19,447,213 | | | | 181,739,911 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
South Korea — 0.2% | |
Fursys, Inc. | | | 872,463 | | | | 29,143,019 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Namyang Dairy Products Co. Ltd. (Preference) | | | 15,711 | | | | 3,049,776 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
| | | | | 32,192,795 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | | | 592,464,374 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total | | | | $ | 592,464,374 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | |
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Affiliated Securities (continued)
Security Description | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | | Market Value April 30, 2022 | | Dividend Income | |
Common Stocks — 3.8% | |
Belgium — 0.1% | |
Legris Industries SE*‡ (a)(b) | | $ | — | | | $ | (4,276,341 | ) | | $ | 16,017,293 | | | $ | — | | |
Chile — 1.0% | |
Cia Cervecerias Unidas SA, ADR | | | — | | | | (33,531,481 | ) | | | 125,296,911 | | | | 9,854,271 | | |
France — 0.4% | |
Laurent-Perrier | | | — | | | | (9,218,510 | ) | | | 53,068,648 | | | | — | | |
Japan — 0.8% | |
Chofu Seisakusho Co. Ltd. | | | — | | | | (6,119,573 | ) | | | 26,929,895 | | | | 257,743 | | |
Daiichikosho Co. Ltd. | | | — | | | | (25,894,815 | ) | | | 78,178,201 | | | | 1,206,979 | | |
| | | — | | | | (32,014,388 | ) | | | 105,108,096 | | | | 1,464,722 | | |
Singapore — 1.3% | |
Haw Par Corp. Ltd. | | | — | | | | (18,060,042 | ) | | | 163,679,869 | | | | — | | |
South Korea — 0.2% | |
Fursys, Inc. | | | — | | | | (3,871,779 | ) | | | 25,271,240 | | | | 674,804 | | |
Namyang Dairy Products Co. Ltd. (Preference) | | | — | | | | (435,446 | ) | | | 2,614,330 | | | | 11,610 | | |
| | | — | | | | (4,307,225 | ) | | | 27,885,570 | | | | 686,414 | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | — | | | | (101,407,987 | ) | | | 491,056,387 | | | | 12,005,407 | | |
Total | | $ | — | | | $ | (101,407,987 | ) | | $ | 491,056,387 | | | $ | 12,005,407 | | |
* Non-income producing security.
‡ Value determined using significant unobservable inputs.
(a) Security fair valued as of April 30, 2022 in accordance with procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Total value of all such securities at April 30, 2022 amounted to $16,017,293, which represents approximately 0.13% of net assets of the Fund.
(b) Represents a security that is subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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First Eagle U.S. Value Fund
Data as of April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investment Objective
The First Eagle U.S. Value Fund seeks long-term growth of capital by investing, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in domestic equity and debt securities. Management utilizes a highly disciplined, bottom-up, value-oriented approach in seeking to achieve its investment objective.
Average Annual Returns^ (%) | | | | | | One-Year | | Five-Years | | Ten-Years | |
First Eagle U.S. Value Fund | | Class A | | without sales charge | | | 1.23 | | | | 8.16 | | | | 8.12 | | |
| | | | with sales charge | | | -3.81 | | | | 7.06 | | | | 7.57 | | |
S&P 500 Index | | | | | | | 0.21 | | | | 13.66 | | | | 13.67 | | |
Consumer Price Index | | | | | | | 8.26 | | | | 3.41 | | | | 2.31 | | |
Sectors* (%) | |
Financials | | | 14.8 | | |
Information Technology | | | 12.7 | | |
Commodities | | | 11.5 | | |
Energy | | | 9.7 | | |
Industrials | | | 9.0 | | |
Communication Services | | | 8.6 | | |
Health Care | | | 8.5 | | |
Consumer Staples | | | 6.6 | | |
Materials | | | 5.7 | | |
Real Estate | | | 3.6 | | |
Utilities | | | 0.7 | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 8.6 | | |
^ Performance figures reflect certain fee waivers and/or expense limitations, without which returns may have been lower.
* Asset Allocation and Sector percentages are based on total investments in the portfolio.
** Includes short-term commercial paper (4.1% of total investments) that settles in 90 days or less, long-term commercial paper (3.3% of total investments) that settles in 91 days or greater and other short-term investments (1.2% of total investments), such as U.S treasury bills or money market funds.
The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change at any time.
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First Eagle U.S. Value Fund | Fund Overview
Growth of a $10,000 Initial Investment
Performance data quoted herein represents past performance and should not be considered indicative of future results. Performance data quoted herein does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the sale of Fund shares. The average annual returns shown above are historical and reflect changes in share price, reinvested dividends and are net of expenses.
The average annual returns for Class A shares give effect to the deduction of the maximum sales charge of 5.00%.
The S&P 500 Index is a widely recognized unmanaged index including a representative sample of 500 leading companies in leading sectors of the U.S. economy. Although the S&P 500 Index focuses on the large-cap segment of the market, with approximately 80% coverage of U.S. equities, it is also considered a proxy for the total market. The S&P 500 Index includes dividends reinvested. One cannot invest directly in an index. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) represents the change in price of all goods and services purchased for consumption by urban households.
Top 10 Holdings* (%)
Gold bullion** (Precious Metal) | | | 11.5 | | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels, United States) | | | 4.3 | | |
Oracle Corp. (Software, United States) | | | 3.7 | | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. (Tobacco, United States) | | | 3.4 | | |
Comcast Corp. (Media, United States) | | | 3.0 | | |
CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (Air Freight & Logistics, United States) | | | 2.9 | | |
Meta Platforms, Inc. (Interactive Media & Services, United States) | | | 2.8 | | |
Anthem, Inc. (Health Care Providers & Services, United States) | | | 2.7 | | |
Colgate-Palmolive Co. (Household Products, United States) | | | 2.5 | | |
Microsoft Corp. (Software, United States) | | | 2.2 | | |
Total | | | 39.0 | | |
* Holdings in cash, commercial paper and other short-term cash equivalents have been excluded.
** The Fund invests in gold and precious metals through investment in a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands (the "Subsidiary"). Gold Bullion and commodities include the Fund's investment in the Subsidiary.
Percentages are based on total net assets.
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First Eagle U.S. Value Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks — 77.1% | |
Aerospace & Defense — 0.8% | |
Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc.* | | | 240,464 | | | | 9,613,751 | | |
Air Freight & Logistics — 3.6% | |
CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc. | | | 330,334 | | | | 35,064,954 | | |
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. | | | 89,172 | | | | 8,834,270 | | |
| | | 43,899,224 | | |
Banks — 2.2% | |
US Bancorp | | | 345,798 | | | | 16,791,951 | | |
Wells Fargo & Co. | | | 235,971 | | | | 10,295,415 | | |
| | | 27,087,366 | | |
Capital Markets — 2.9% | |
Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The) | | | 602,359 | | | | 25,335,219 | | |
Charles Schwab Corp. (The) | | | 153,075 | | | | 10,153,465 | | |
| | | 35,488,684 | | |
Chemicals — 2.1% | |
Nutrien Ltd. (Canada) | | | 158,929 | | | | 15,614,774 | | |
PPG Industries, Inc. | | | 36,734 | | | | 4,701,585 | | |
Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. (The) | | | 48,948 | | | | 5,087,166 | | |
| | | 25,403,525 | | |
Consumer Finance — 1.6% | |
American Express Co. | | | 111,474 | | | | 19,475,622 | | |
Diversified Financial Services — 1.5% | |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class A* | | | 38 | | | | 18,404,920 | | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 1.0% | |
IPG Photonics Corp.* | | | 121,015 | | | | 11,433,497 | | |
Energy Equipment & Services — 3.0% | |
NOV, Inc. | | | 998,989 | | | | 18,111,671 | | |
Schlumberger NV | | | 451,018 | | | | 17,594,212 | | |
| | | 35,705,883 | | |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 3.6% | |
Boston Properties, Inc. | | | 64,068 | | | | 7,534,397 | | |
Douglas Emmett, Inc. | | | 207,880 | | | | 6,124,145 | | |
Equity Residential | | | 161,312 | | | | 13,146,928 | | |
Weyerhaeuser Co. | | | 417,520 | | | | 17,210,174 | | |
| | | 44,015,644 | | |
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First Eagle U.S. Value Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Food Products — 0.7% | |
Kraft Heinz Co. (The) | | | 206,681 | | | | 8,810,811 | | |
Gas Utilities — 0.7% | |
UGI Corp. | | | 242,612 | | | | 8,321,592 | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 2.0% | |
Becton Dickinson and Co. | | | 44,564 | | | | 11,015,775 | | |
DENTSPLY SIRONA, Inc. | | | 320,319 | | | | 12,809,557 | | |
Embecta Corp.* | | | 8,912 | | | | 271,192 | | |
| | | 24,096,524 | | |
Health Care Providers & Services — 6.4% | |
Anthem, Inc. | | | 66,423 | | | | 33,339,696 | | |
HCA Healthcare, Inc. | | | 120,563 | | | | 25,866,792 | | |
Universal Health Services, Inc., Class B | | | 154,116 | | | | 18,883,833 | | |
| | | 78,090,321 | | |
Household Products — 2.5% | |
Colgate-Palmolive Co. | | | 391,362 | | | | 30,154,442 | | |
Insurance — 6.2% | |
Alleghany Corp.* | | | 19,289 | | | | 16,135,249 | | |
Brown & Brown, Inc. | | | 225,437 | | | | 13,972,585 | | |
Travelers Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 113,399 | | | | 19,398,033 | | |
W R Berkley Corp. | | | 187,020 | | | | 12,434,960 | | |
Willis Towers Watson plc | | | 60,742 | | | | 13,051,026 | | |
| | | 74,991,853 | | |
Interactive Media & Services — 5.6% | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A* | | | 7,298 | | | | 16,655,423 | | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class C* | | | 7,229 | | | | 16,621,856 | | |
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A* | | | 170,629 | | | | 34,205,996 | | |
| | | 67,483,275 | | |
IT Services — 0.4% | |
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. | | | 48,769 | | | | 4,835,446 | | |
Machinery — 3.3% | |
Cummins, Inc. | | | 70,664 | | | | 13,368,922 | | |
Deere & Co. | | | 37,430 | | | | 14,131,696 | | |
Flowserve Corp. | | | 378,708 | | | | 12,387,539 | | |
| | | 39,888,157 | | |
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First Eagle U.S. Value Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Media — 3.0% | |
Comcast Corp., Class A | | | 920,308 | | | | 36,591,446 | | |
Metals & Mining — 3.6% | |
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (Canada) | | | 82,024 | | | | 4,774,651 | | |
Barrick Gold Corp. (Canada) | | | 311,133 | | | | 6,941,377 | | |
Franco-Nevada Corp. (Canada) | | | 21,527 | | | | 3,255,568 | | |
Newcrest Mining Ltd. (Australia) | | | 236,346 | | | | 4,438,425 | | |
Newmont Corp. | | | 261,386 | | | | 19,041,970 | | |
Royal Gold, Inc. | | | 38,764 | | | | 5,057,927 | | |
| | | 43,509,918 | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 4.3% | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | | | 613,644 | | | | 52,313,151 | | |
Road & Rail — 1.3% | |
Union Pacific Corp. | | | 66,064 | | | | 15,478,135 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 3.2% | |
Analog Devices, Inc. | | | 122,205 | | | | 18,866,008 | | |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | | | 115,515 | | | | 19,666,429 | | |
| | | 38,532,437 | | |
Software — 8.2% | |
Microsoft Corp. | | | 95,262 | | | | 26,437,110 | | |
Oracle Corp. | | | 616,514 | | | | 45,252,128 | | |
Salesforce, Inc.* | | | 58,794 | | | | 10,344,216 | | |
Teradata Corp.* | | | 414,116 | | | | 17,123,697 | | |
| | | 99,157,151 | | |
Tobacco — 3.4% | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | 414,932 | | | | 41,493,200 | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $530,905,613) | | | 934,275,975 | | |
| | Ounces | | | |
Commodities — 11.5% | |
Gold bullion (Cost $79,442,806)* | | | 73,531 | | | | 139,441,063 | | |
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First Eagle U.S. Value Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Master Limited Partnerships — 2.4% | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 2.4% | |
Enterprise Products Partners LP | | | 551,589 | | | | 14,291,671 | | |
Magellan Midstream Partners LP | | | 301,714 | | | | 14,618,043 | | |
Total Master Limited Partnerships (Cost $24,380,081) | | | 28,909,714 | | |
| | Principal Amount ($) | | | |
Convertible Preferred Stocks — 0.3% | |
Banks — 0.3% | |
Bank of America Corp. Series L, 7.25%, (a) (Cost $4,478,590) | | | 3,250 | | | | 3,954,665 | | |
Corporate Bonds — 0.0% (b) | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 0.0% (b) | |
Bausch & Lomb, Inc. 7.13%, 8/1/2028‡ (Cost $555,345) | | | 600,000 | | | | 615,000 | | |
Short-Term Investments — 8.6% | |
Commercial Paper — 7.4% | |
Amazon.com, Inc. 0.35%, 5/16/2022 (c) | | | 10,000,000 | | | | 9,997,436 | | |
Aon Corp. 0.50%, 5/2/2022 (c)(d) | | | 3,630,000 | | | | 3,629,839 | | |
Arrow Electronics, Inc. 0.90%, 5/2/2022 (c) | | | 9,842,000 | | | | 9,841,287 | | |
Entergy Corp. 0.50%, 5/2/2022 (c)(d) | | | 7,030,000 | | | | 7,029,703 | | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc. 0.75%, 5/2/2022 (c) | | | 15,976,000 | | | | 15,974,971 | | |
McCormick & Co., Inc. 0.45%, 5/2/2022 (c) | | | 12,781,000 | | | | 12,780,507 | | |
MetLife Short Term Funding LLC 0.85%, 7/20/2022 (c)(d) | | | 15,000,000 | | | | 14,965,731 | | |
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First Eagle U.S. Value Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Commercial Paper — 7.4% (continued) | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. 0.25%, 5/11/2022 (c) | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 4,999,215 | | |
0.25%, 5/12/2022 (c) | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 4,999,121 | | |
0.25%, 5/13/2022 (c) | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 4,999,020 | | |
Total Commercial Paper (Cost $89,227,176) | | | 89,216,830 | | |
| | Shares | | | |
Investment Companies — 0.0% (b) | |
JP Morgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Capital Shares, 0.32%, (e) (Cost $19,533) | | | 19,533 | | | | 19,533 | | |
| | Principal Amount ($) | | | |
U.S. Treasury Obligations — 1.2% | |
U.S. Treasury Bills 0.43%, 6/7/2022 (c) (Cost $14,993,370) | | | 15,000,000 | | | | 14,993,762 | | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $104,240,079) | | | 104,230,125 | | |
Total Investments — 99.9% (Cost $744,002,514) | | | 1,211,426,542 | | |
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 0.1% | | | 1,032,190 | | |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | 1,212,458,732 | | |
* Non-income producing security.
‡ Value determined using significant unobservable inputs.
(a) Perpetual security. The rate reflected was the rate in effect on April 30, 2022. The maturity date reflects the next call date.
(b) Represents less than 0.05% of net assets.
(c) The rate shown was the current yield as of April 30, 2022.
(d) Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A or section 4(a)2 of the Securities Act of 1933. Total value of all such securities at April 30, 2022 amounted to $25,625,273, which represents approximately 2.11% of net assets of the Fund.
(e) Represents 7-day effective yield as of April 30, 2022.
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First Eagle U.S. Value Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
As of April 30, 2022, the gross unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments based on the aggregate cost of investment securities and derivative instruments, if applicable, for federal income tax purposes was as follows:
Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation | | $ | 487,927,059 | | |
Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation | | | (20,503,031 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 467,424,028 | | |
Federal income tax cost | | $ | 744,002,514 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Data as of April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investment Objective
The First Eagle Gold Fund is a non-diversified fund that seeks to provide investors the opportunity to participate in the investment characteristics of gold (and to a limited extent other precious metals) for a portion of their overall investment portfolio. In seeking to achieve its objective, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in gold, and/or securities directly related to gold or issuers principally engaged in the gold industry.
Average Annual Returns (%) | | | | | | One-Year | | Five-Years | | Ten-Years | |
First Eagle Gold Fund | | Class A | | without sales load | | | 1.85 | | | | 7.96 | | | | -0.86 | | |
| | | | with sales load | | | -3.23 | | | | 6.86 | | | | -1.36 | | |
FTSE Gold Mines Index | | | | | | | 1.36 | | | | 8.34 | | | | -2.68 | | |
MSCI World Index | | | | | | | -3.52 | | | | 10.17 | | | | 10.05 | | |
Consumer Price Index | | | | | | | 8.26 | | | | 3.41 | | | | 2.31 | | |
Sectors* (%) | |
Materials | | | 66.9 | | |
Commodities | | | 25.3 | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 7.8 | | |
Countries*~ (%)
United States | | | 40.5 | | |
Canada | | | 36.6 | | |
Brazil | | | 7.9 | | |
Australia | | | 4.6 | | |
Mexico | | | 2.6 | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 7.8 | | |
* Asset Allocation, Sector and Countries percentages are based on total investments in the portfolio.
** Includes short-term commercial paper (6.5% of total investments) that settles in 90 days or less, long-term commercial paper (1.3% of total investments) that settles in 91 days or greater and other short-term investments (0.0% of total investments), such as U.S treasury bills or money market funds.
~ Country allocations reflect country of risk (not currency of issue). Bonds of non-U.S. issuers may be U.S. dollar denominated.
The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change at any time.
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First Eagle Gold Fund | Fund Overview
Growth of a $10,000 Initial Investment
Performance data quoted herein represents past performance and should not be considered indicative of future results. Performance data quoted herein does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the sale of Fund shares. The average annual returns shown above are historical and reflect changes in share price, reinvested dividends and are net of expenses.
The average annual returns for Class A shares give effect to the deduction of the maximum sales charge of 5.00%.
The MSCI World Index is a widely followed, unmanaged group of stocks from 23 developed market countries. The index provides total returns in U.S. dollars with dividends reinvested. The FTSE Gold Mines Index is designed to reflect the performance of the worldwide market in the shares of companies whose principal activity is the mining of gold. The FTSE Gold Mines Index encompasses all gold mining companies that have a sustainable, attributable gold production of at least 300,000 ounces a year and that derive 51% or more of their revenue from mined gold. The index is unmanaged and includes dividends reinvested. One cannot invest directly in an index. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) represents the change in price of all goods and services purchased for consumption by urban households.
Top 10 Holdings* (%)
Gold bullion** (Precious Metal) | | | 21.8 | | |
Newmont Corp. (Metals & Mining, United States) | | | 9.9 | | |
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (Metals & Mining, Brazil) | | | 7.6 | | |
Barrick Gold Corp. (Metals & Mining, Canada) | | | 6.7 | | |
Royal Gold, Inc. (Metals & Mining, United States) | | | 4.8 | | |
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (Metals & Mining, Canada) | | | 4.7 | | |
Newcrest Mining Ltd. (Metals & Mining, Australia) | | | 4.5 | | |
B2Gold Corp. (Metals & Mining, Canada) | | | 4.5 | | |
Franco-Nevada Corp. (Metals & Mining, Canada) | | | 4.0 | | |
Novagold Resources, Inc. (Metals & Mining, Canada) | | | 3.7 | | |
Total | | | 72.2 | | |
* Holdings in cash, commercial paper and other short-term cash equivalents have been excluded.
** The Fund invests in gold and precious metals through investment in a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands (the "Subsidiary"). Gold Bullion and commodities include the Fund's investment in the Subsidiary.
Percentages are based on total net assets.
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First Eagle Gold Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks — 64.6% | |
Australia — 4.5% | |
Newcrest Mining Ltd. | | | 5,458,152 | | | | 102,500,573 | | |
Brazil — 7.6% | |
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. | | | 3,899,281 | | | | 174,921,746 | | |
Canada — 35.3% | |
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. | | | 1,847,814 | | | | 107,562,006 | | |
Alamos Gold, Inc., Class A | | | 10,942,781 | | | | 85,010,668 | | |
B2Gold Corp. | | | 24,094,999 | | | | 102,220,639 | | |
Barrick Gold Corp. | | | 6,871,570 | | | | 153,304,727 | | |
Dundee Precious Metals, Inc. (a) | | | 13,440,008 | | | | 77,837,278 | | |
Franco-Nevada Corp. | | | 611,144 | | | | 92,424,440 | | |
Kinross Gold Corp. | | | 4,330,528 | | | | 21,999,082 | | |
MAG Silver Corp.* | | | 3,950,702 | | | | 58,246,445 | | |
Novagold Resources, Inc.* | | | 13,690,103 | | | | 85,152,441 | | |
Orla Mining Ltd.* | | | 5,733,294 | | | | 24,322,930 | | |
| | | 808,080,656 | | |
Mexico — 2.5% | |
Fresnillo plc | | | 4,277,558 | | | | 41,390,509 | | |
Industrias Penoles SAB de CV | | | 1,403,600 | | | | 15,456,004 | | |
| | | 56,846,513 | | |
United States — 14.7% | |
Newmont Corp. | | | 3,129,008 | | | | 227,948,233 | | |
Royal Gold, Inc. | | | 839,754 | | | | 109,571,102 | | |
| | | 337,519,335 | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $892,941,555) | | | 1,479,868,823 | | |
| | Ounces | | | |
Commodities — 24.6% | |
Gold bullion* | | | 263,497 | | | | 499,685,038 | | |
Silver bullion* | | | 2,776,530 | | | | 63,204,377 | | |
Total Commodities (Cost $389,444,615) | | | 562,889,415 | | |
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First Eagle Gold Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Number of Rights | | Value ($) | |
Rights — 0.2% | |
Canada — 0.2% | |
Pan American Silver Corp., CVR, expiring 2/22/2029* (Cost $45,973,715) | | | 6,835,667 | | | | 5,707,782 | | |
| | Principal Amount ($) | | | |
Short-Term Investments — 7.6% | |
Commercial Paper — 7.6% | |
Aon Corp. 0.50%, 5/2/2022 (b)(c) | | | 7,472,000 | | | | 7,471,668 | | |
Arrow Electronics, Inc. 0.90%, 5/2/2022 (c) | | | 20,258,000 | | | | 20,256,533 | | |
Entergy Corp. 0.50%, 5/2/2022 (b)(c) | | | 14,470,000 | | | | 14,469,390 | | |
Erste Abwicklungsanstalt 0.47%, 5/18/2022 (b)(c) | | | 7,507,000 | | | | 7,504,476 | | |
0.47%, 5/19/2022 (b)(c) | | | 7,507,000 | | | | 7,504,297 | | |
0.47%, 5/20/2022 (b)(c) | | | 7,507,000 | | | | 7,504,110 | | |
EssilorLuxottica SA 0.75%, 6/13/2022 (b)(c) | | | 10,245,000 | | | | 10,236,100 | | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc. 0.75%, 5/2/2022 (c) | | | 32,887,000 | | | | 32,884,881 | | |
McCormick & Co., Inc. 0.45%, 5/2/2022 (c) | | | 26,309,000 | | | | 26,307,985 | | |
MetLife Short Term Funding LLC 0.70%, 5/31/2022 (b)(c) | | | 5,879,000 | | | | 5,875,331 | | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. 0.64%, 6/8/2022 (c) | | | 8,231,000 | | | | 8,225,330 | | |
0.64%, 6/9/2022 (c) | | | 4,186,000 | | | | 4,183,049 | | |
PSP Capital, Inc. 0.73%, 6/15/2022 (b)(c) | | | 15,487,000 | | | | 15,470,178 | | |
Unilever Finance Netherlands BV 0.86%, 7/5/2022 (b)(c) | | | 6,471,000 | | | | 6,460,462 | | |
Total Commercial Paper (Cost $174,363,632) | | | 174,353,790 | | |
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First Eagle Gold Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Investment Companies — 0.0% (d) | |
JP Morgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Capital Shares 0.32% (e) (Cost $20,301) | | | 20,301 | | | | 20,301 | | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $174,383,933) | | | 174,374,091 | | |
Total Investments — 97.0% (Cost $1,502,743,818) | | | 2,222,840,111 | | |
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 3.0% | | | 68,601,860 | | |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | 2,291,441,971 | | |
* Non-income producing security.
(a) Affiliated company as defined under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
(b) Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A or section 4(a)2 of the Securities Act of 1933. Total value of all such securities at April 30, 2022 amounted to $82,496,012, which represents approximately 3.60% of net assets of the Fund.
(c) The rate shown was the current yield as of April 30, 2022.
(d) Represents less than 0.05% of net assets.
(e) Represents 7-day effective yield as of April 30, 2022.
Abbreviation
CVR — Contingent Value Rights
As of April 30, 2022, the gross unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments based on the aggregate cost of investment securities and derivative instruments, if applicable, for federal income tax purposes was as follows:
Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation | | $ | 764,450,240 | | |
Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation | | | (44,353,947 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 720,096,293 | | |
Federal income tax cost | | $ | 1,502,743,818 | | |
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First Eagle Gold Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Affiliated Securities
Security Description | | Shares at April 30, 2022 | | Market Value October 31, 2021 | | Purchases at Cost | | Proceeds from Sales | |
Common Stock — 3.4% | |
Canada — 3.4% | |
Dundee Precious Metals, Inc. | | | 13,440,008 | | | $ | 88,398,243 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | |
Total Common Stock | | | | | 88,398,243 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total | | | | $ | 88,398,243 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | |
Security Description | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | | Market Value April 30, 2022 | | Dividend Income | |
Common Stock — 3.4% | |
Canada — 3.4% | |
Dundee Precious Metals, Inc. | | $ | — | | | $ | (10,560,965 | ) | | $ | 77,837,278 | | | $ | 801,186 | | |
Total Common Stock | | | — | | | | (10,560,965 | ) | | | 77,837,278 | | | | 801,186 | | |
Total | | $ | — | | | $ | (10,560,965 | ) | | $ | 77,837,278 | | | $ | 801,186 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund
Data as of April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investment Objective
The First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund seeks current income generation and long-term growth of capital. Fundamental research drives the identification of income-producing investment opportunities across all market environments.
Average Annual Returns (%) | | | | | | One-Year | | Five-Years | | Since Inception (5/1/2012) | |
First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund | | Class A | | without sales load | | | 0.08 | | | | 4.98 | | | | 5.76 | | |
| | | | with sales load | | | -4.91 | | | | 3.91 | | | | 5.22 | | |
Composite Index | | | | | | | -5.38 | | | | 6.81 | | | | 6.92 | | |
MSCI World Index | | | | | | | -3.52 | | | | 10.17 | | | | 10.02 | | |
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index | | | | | | | -8.51 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 1.73 | | |
Sectors* (%) | |
Consumer Staples | | | 23.5 | | |
Financials | | | 15.2 | | |
Energy | | | 9.6 | | |
Industrials | | | 9.2 | | |
Commodities | | | 7.8 | | |
U.S. Treasury Obligations | | | 6.4 | | |
Health Care | | | 5.9 | | |
Real Estate | | | 5.7 | | |
Materials | | | 4.1 | | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 3.7 | | |
Information Technology | | | 2.9 | | |
Foreign Government Securities | | | 1.4 | | |
Mutual Funds | | | 1.0 | | |
Communication Services | | | 1.0 | | |
Utilities | | | 0.7 | | |
Investment Funds | | | 0.0 | † | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1.9 | | |
Countries*~ (%)
United States | | | 50.7 | | |
United Kingdom | | | 9.1 | | |
Hong Kong | | | 4.8 | | |
Canada | | | 4.0 | | |
France | | | 4.0 | | |
Switzerland | | | 3.9 | | |
Japan | | | 3.0 | | |
Mexico | | | 2.9 | | |
Belgium | | | 2.0 | | |
South Korea | | | 2.0 | | |
Brazil | | | 1.9 | | |
Sweden | | | 1.9 | | |
Germany | | | 1.7 | | |
Chile | | | 1.4 | | |
Norway | | | 1.1 | | |
Thailand | | | 0.8 | | |
Singapore | | | 0.6 | | |
Turkey | | | 0.5 | | |
Poland | | | 0.4 | | |
Netherlands | | | 0.4 | | |
Colombia | | | 0.4 | | |
Australia | | | 0.3 | | |
Taiwan | | | 0.2 | | |
Indonesia | | | 0.1 | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1.9 | | |
† Less than 0.05%.
* Asset Allocation, Sector and Countries percentages are based on total investments in the portfolio.
** Includes short-term commercial paper (1.9% of total investments) that settles in 90 days or less, long-term commercial paper (0.0% of total investments) that settles in 91 days or greater and other short-term investments (0.0% of total investments), such as U.S treasury bills or money market funds.
~ Country allocations reflect country of risk (not currency of issue). Bonds of non-U.S. issuers may be U.S. dollar denominated.
The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change at any time.
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First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund | Fund Overview
Growth of a $10,000 Initial Investment
Performance data quoted herein represents past performance and should not be considered indicative of future results. Performance data quoted herein does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the sale of Fund shares. The average annual returns shown above are historical and reflect changes in share price, reinvested dividends and are net of expenses.
The average annual returns for Class A shares give effect to the deduction of the maximum sales charge of 5.00%.
The composite index consists of 60% of the MSCI World Index and 40% of the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. The MSCI World Index is a widely followed, unmanaged group of stocks from 23 developed market countries. The MSCI World Index provides total returns in U.S. dollars with net dividends reinvested. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged broad-based benchmark that measures the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, MBS (agency fixed-rate and hybrid ARM passthroughs), ABS and CMBS. One cannot invest directly in an index.
Top 10 Holdings* (%)
Gold bullion (Precious Metal) | | | 7.8 | | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels, United States) | | | 3.5 | | |
British American Tobacco plc (Tobacco, United Kingdom) | | | 2.8 | | |
Unilever plc (Personal Products, United Kingdom) | | | 2.7 | | |
Nestle SA (Registered) (Food Products, Switzerland) | | | 2.4 | | |
Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd. (Industrial Conglomerates, Hong Kong) | | | 2.0 | | |
Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA (Diversified Financial Services, Belgium) | | | 2.0 | | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. (Tobacco, United States) | | | 2.0 | | |
Danone SA (Food Products, France) | | | 1.9 | | |
Power Corp. of Canada (Insurance, Canada) | | | 1.8 | | |
Total | | | 28.9 | | |
* Holdings in cash, commercial paper and other short-term cash equivalents have been excluded.
Percentages are based on total net assets.
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First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund | Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks — 63.1% | |
Belgium — 2.0% | |
Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA | | | 288,053 | | | | 27,180,821 | | |
Brazil — 1.7% | |
Ambev SA, ADR | | | 4,069,165 | | | | 11,841,270 | | |
Itausa SA (Preference) | | | 2,760,475 | | | | 5,142,442 | | |
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (a) | | | 144,319 | | | | 6,474,150 | | |
| | | 23,457,862 | | |
Canada — 3.4% | |
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. | | | 51,582 | | | | 3,002,609 | | |
Franco-Nevada Corp. | | | 42,649 | | | | 6,449,888 | | |
Imperial Oil Ltd. | | | 254,278 | | | | 12,802,476 | | |
Nutrien Ltd. | | | 28,543 | | | | 2,804,350 | | |
Power Corp. of Canada | | | 721,132 | | | | 21,218,845 | | |
| | | 46,278,168 | | |
Chile — 1.4% | |
Cia Cervecerias Unidas SA, ADR | | | 1,046,078 | | | | 13,954,681 | | |
Quinenco SA | | | 1,752,388 | | | | 4,811,484 | | |
| | | 18,766,165 | | |
France — 3.9% | |
Danone SA | | | 409,081 | | | | 24,737,634 | | |
Sanofi | | | 151,208 | | | | 15,981,919 | | |
Sodexo SA | | | 147,121 | | | | 11,067,260 | | |
Wendel SE | | | 15,480 | | | | 1,542,337 | | |
| | | 53,329,150 | | |
Germany — 1.2% | |
Brenntag SE | | | 21,951 | | | | 1,693,815 | | |
FUCHS PETROLUB SE (Preference) | | | 210,103 | | | | 6,626,911 | | |
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Preference) | | | 139,966 | | | | 8,987,401 | | |
| | | 17,308,127 | | |
Hong Kong — 4.7% | |
CK Asset Holdings Ltd. | | | 2,196,000 | | | | 14,886,994 | | |
Great Eagle Holdings Ltd. | | | 1,662,774 | | | | 3,879,733 | | |
Guoco Group Ltd. | | | 167,700 | | | | 1,755,064 | | |
Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd. | | | 2,123,300 | | | | 9,905,119 | | |
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First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund | Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Hong Kong — 4.7% (continued) | |
Hysan Development Co. Ltd. | | | 1,193,083 | | | | 3,519,800 | | |
Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd. | | | 526,400 | | | | 27,967,632 | | |
Mandarin Oriental International Ltd.* | | | 1,047,200 | | | | 2,146,760 | | |
| | | 64,061,102 | | |
Japan — 2.9% | |
FANUC Corp. | | | 25,500 | | | | 3,907,315 | | |
Komatsu Ltd. | | | 144,200 | | | | 3,245,435 | | |
Mitsubishi Electric Corp. | | | 413,000 | | | | 4,325,882 | | |
MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc. | | | 211,800 | | | | 6,304,707 | | |
Secom Co. Ltd. | | | 213,100 | | | | 14,992,542 | | |
Sompo Holdings, Inc. | | | 123,400 | | | | 5,023,613 | | |
USS Co. Ltd. | | | 123,600 | | | | 2,057,699 | | |
| | | 39,857,193 | | |
Mexico — 1.6% | |
Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV, ADR | | | 190,923 | | | | 10,424,396 | | |
Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV, ADR | | | 109,992 | | | | 8,220,802 | | |
Fresnillo plc | | | 280,408 | | | | 2,713,284 | | |
Grupo Mexico SAB de CV, Series B | | | 37,296 | | | | 174,577 | | |
| | | 21,533,059 | | |
Netherlands — 0.4% | |
HAL Trust | | | 38,889 | | | | 5,609,127 | | |
Norway — 1.0% | |
Orkla ASA | | | 1,765,226 | | | | 14,324,183 | | |
Singapore — 0.4% | |
ComfortDelGro Corp. Ltd. | | | 1,015,700 | | | | 1,072,929 | | |
UOL Group Ltd.* | | | 1,001,900 | | | | 5,264,520 | | |
| | | 6,337,449 | | |
South Korea — 1.8% | |
KT&G Corp. | | | 308,841 | | | | 20,281,233 | | |
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (Preference) | | | 91,052 | | | | 4,268,849 | | |
| | | 24,550,082 | | |
Sweden — 1.8% | |
Industrivarden AB, Class A | | | 10,611 | | | | 271,881 | | |
Industrivarden AB, Class C | | | 278,424 | | | | 7,010,570 | | |
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First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund | Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Sweden — 1.8% (continued) | |
Investor AB, Class A | | | 472,688 | | | | 9,872,807 | | |
Svenska Handelsbanken AB, Class A | | | 781,746 | | | | 7,884,940 | | |
| | | 25,040,198 | | |
Switzerland — 3.8% | |
Cie Financiere Richemont SA (Registered) | | | 120,907 | | | | 14,048,273 | | |
Nestle SA (Registered) | | | 256,690 | | | | 33,137,161 | | |
Schindler Holding AG | | | 24,397 | | | | 4,687,289 | | |
| | | 51,872,723 | | |
Taiwan — 0.2% | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd., ADR | | | 35,510 | | | | 3,299,944 | | |
Thailand — 0.8% | |
Bangkok Bank PCL, NVDR | | | 1,644,800 | | | | 6,203,846 | | |
Thai Beverage PCL | | | 9,335,100 | | | | 4,598,558 | | |
| | | 10,802,404 | | |
Turkey — 0.5% | |
Coca-Cola Icecek A/S | | | 829,152 | | | | 6,878,285 | | |
United Kingdom — 7.9% | |
BAE Systems plc | | | 807,624 | | | | 7,459,746 | | |
Berkeley Group Holdings plc* | | | 169,138 | | | | 8,578,087 | | |
British American Tobacco plc | | | 901,943 | | | | 37,802,543 | | |
Hiscox Ltd. | | | 50,256 | | | | 596,754 | | |
Linde plc (a) | | | 4,400 | | | | 1,372,624 | | |
Lloyds Banking Group plc | | | 9,591,729 | | | | 5,447,754 | | |
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc | | | 120,054 | | | | 9,362,484 | | |
Unilever plc | | | 812,010 | | | | 37,688,689 | | |
| | | 108,308,681 | | |
United States — 21.7% | |
American Express Co. | | | 81 | | | | 14,152 | | |
Analog Devices, Inc. | | | 16,314 | | | | 2,518,555 | | |
Anthem, Inc. (a) | | | 15,305 | | | | 7,682,039 | | |
Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The) | | | 325,042 | | | | 13,671,267 | | |
Becton Dickinson and Co. | | | 32,527 | | | | 8,040,349 | | |
Boston Properties, Inc., REIT | | | 61,203 | | | | 7,197,473 | | |
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First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund | Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
United States — 21.7% (continued) | |
CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (a) | | | 107,646 | | | | 11,426,623 | | |
Colgate-Palmolive Co. | | | 260,791 | | | | 20,093,947 | | |
Comcast Corp., Class A | | | 283,848 | | | | 11,285,797 | | |
Douglas Emmett, Inc., REIT | | | 284,842 | | | | 8,391,445 | | |
Embecta Corp.* | | | 6,505 | | | | 197,947 | | |
Equity Residential, REIT (a) | | | 136,143 | | | | 11,095,655 | | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. (a) | | | 560,428 | | | | 47,776,487 | | |
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (a) | | | 34,481 | | | | 3,418,791 | | |
General Dynamics Corp. (a) | | | 7,297 | | | | 1,725,959 | | |
GlaxoSmithKline plc | | | 781,272 | | | | 17,611,884 | | |
HCA Healthcare, Inc. (a) | | | 59,559 | | | | 12,778,383 | | |
IDACORP, Inc. | | | 33,468 | | | | 3,520,164 | | |
Kraft Heinz Co. (The) | | | 148,824 | | | | 6,344,367 | | |
Oracle Corp. | | | 88,952 | | | | 6,529,077 | | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. (a) | | | 268,466 | | | | 26,846,600 | | |
Royal Gold, Inc. (a) | | | 53,578 | | | | 6,990,857 | | |
Schlumberger NV (a) | | | 170,230 | | | | 6,640,672 | | |
Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. (The) | | | 18,488 | | | | 1,921,458 | | |
Texas Instruments, Inc. (a) | | | 62,488 | | | | 10,638,582 | | |
Travelers Cos., Inc. (The) (a) | | | 30,204 | | | | 5,166,696 | | |
UGI Corp. (a) | | | 152,737 | | | | 5,238,879 | | |
Union Pacific Corp. | | | 5,763 | | | | 1,350,213 | | |
Universal Health Services, Inc., Class B | | | 41,141 | | | | 5,041,007 | | |
US Bancorp | | | 225,250 | | | | 10,938,140 | | |
Wells Fargo & Co. | | | 234,542 | | | | 10,233,067 | | |
Weyerhaeuser Co., REIT (a) | | | 129,131 | | | | 5,322,780 | | |
| | | 297,649,312 | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $784,369,073) | | | 866,444,035 | | |
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First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund | Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Corporate Bonds — 9.8% | |
Australia — 0.3% | |
Coronado Finance Pty. Ltd. 10.75%, 5/15/2026 (b) | | | 1,643,000 | | | | 1,762,118 | | |
Nufarm Australia Ltd. 5.00%, 1/27/2030 (b) | | | 2,595,000 | | | | 2,452,275 | | |
| | | 4,214,393 | | |
Canada — 0.5% | |
Open Text Corp. 3.88%, 2/15/2028 (b) | | | 1,106,000 | | | | 1,007,326 | | |
Open Text Holdings, Inc. 4.13%, 2/15/2030 (b) | | | 5,594,000 | | | | 4,964,675 | | |
4.13%, 12/1/2031 (b) | | | 1,383,000 | | | | 1,198,826 | | |
| | | 7,170,827 | | |
Germany — 0.4% | |
IHO Verwaltungs GmbH 4.75%, (4.75% Cash or 5.50% PIK), 9/15/2026 (b)(c) | | | 3,879,000 | | | | 3,646,260 | | |
6.00%, (6.00% Cash or 6.75% PIK), 5/15/2027 (b)(c) | | �� | 1,336,632 | | | | 1,238,844 | | |
| | | 4,885,104 | | |
Mexico — 0.8% | |
Mexico Remittances Funding Fiduciary Estate Management Sarl 4.88%, 1/15/2028 (b) | | | 13,186,000 | | | | 11,011,629 | | |
Poland — 0.4% | |
Canpack SA 3.13%, 11/1/2025 (b) | | | 420,000 | | | | 388,349 | | |
3.88%, 11/15/2029 (b) | | | 6,197,000 | | | | 5,321,859 | | |
| | | 5,710,208 | | |
United States — 7.4% | |
ACCO Brands Corp. 4.25%, 3/15/2029 (b) | | | 6,373,000 | | | | 5,544,510 | | |
Aircastle Ltd. 4.40%, 9/25/2023 | | | 984,000 | | | | 988,233 | | |
American Airlines, Inc. 5.50%, 4/20/2026 (b) | | | 502,000 | | | | 497,607 | | |
5.75%, 4/20/2029 (b) | | | 502,000 | | | | 483,715 | | |
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First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund | Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
United States — 7.4% (continued) | |
American Tower Corp. REIT, 2.40%, 3/15/2025 | | | 115,000 | | | | 110,549 | | |
AMN Healthcare, Inc. 4.63%, 10/1/2027 (b) | | | 1,109,000 | | | | 1,064,784 | | |
Andeavor Logistics LP 3.50%, 12/1/2022‡ | | | 111,000 | | | | 110,386 | | |
Aramark Services, Inc. 5.00%, 4/1/2025 (b) | | | 1,541,000 | | | | 1,527,516 | | |
5.00%, 2/1/2028 (b) | | | 194,000 | | | | 180,915 | | |
Carnival Corp. 4.00%, 8/1/2028 (b) | | | 1,206,000 | | | | 1,085,569 | | |
Centene Corp. 4.25%, 12/15/2027 | | | 1,355,000 | | | | 1,314,350 | | |
4.63%, 12/15/2029 | | | 684,000 | | | | 662,471 | | |
3.38%, 2/15/2030 | | | 1,113,000 | | | | 994,410 | | |
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. 4.25%, 5/1/2028 (b) | | | 688,000 | | | | 656,717 | | |
3.75%, 3/15/2029 (b) | | | 683,000 | | | | 618,115 | | |
CITGO Petroleum Corp. 7.00%, 6/15/2025 (b) | | | 4,631,000 | | | | 4,599,185 | | |
6.38%, 6/15/2026 (b) | | | 5,182,000 | | | | 5,149,872 | | |
DCP Midstream Operating LP 6.45%, 11/3/2036 (b) | | | 773,000 | | | | 864,287 | | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc. 4.50%, 10/20/2025 (b) | | | 6,155,158 | | | | 6,113,502 | | |
Domtar Corp. 6.75%, 10/1/2028 (b) | | | 1,327,000 | | | | 1,315,389 | | |
DT Midstream, Inc. 4.13%, 6/15/2029 (b) | | | 1,779,000 | | | | 1,618,890 | | |
Edgewell Personal Care Co. 4.13%, 4/1/2029 (b) | | | 4,888,000 | | | | 4,338,100 | | |
Embecta Corp. 5.00%, 2/15/2030 (b) | | | 3,153,000 | | | | 2,845,582 | | |
6.75%, 2/15/2030 (b) | | | 2,292,000 | | | | 2,223,240 | | |
Imola Merger Corp. 4.75%, 5/15/2029 (b) | | | 3,133,000 | | | | 2,913,690 | | |
Iron Mountain, Inc. REIT, 5.25%, 7/15/2030 (b) | | | 7,522,000 | | | | 6,894,214 | | |
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First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund | Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
United States — 7.4% (continued) | |
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. 4.13%, 1/31/2030 (b) | | | 933,000 | | | | 832,591 | | |
Level 3 Financing, Inc. 3.75%, 7/15/2029 (b) | | | 128,000 | | | | 104,000 | | |
Lumen Technologies, Inc. 5.38%, 6/15/2029 (b) | | | 751,000 | | | | 611,547 | | |
Mileage Plus Holdings LLC 6.50%, 6/20/2027 (b) | | | 3,324,031 | | | | 3,390,445 | | |
Pilgrim's Pride Corp. 5.88%, 9/30/2027 (b) | | | 3,343,000 | | | | 3,367,421 | | |
4.25%, 4/15/2031 (b) | | | 2,699,000 | | | | 2,462,837 | | |
Post Holdings, Inc. 5.75%, 3/1/2027 (b) | | | 2,089,000 | | | | 2,060,276 | | |
Roller Bearing Co. of America, Inc. 4.38%, 10/15/2029 (b) | | | 2,635,000 | | | | 2,371,500 | | |
Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. (The) 4.00%, 4/1/2031 | | | 2,357,000 | | | | 1,938,632 | | |
4.38%, 2/1/2032 | | | 2,158,000 | | | | 1,801,930 | | |
Scripps Escrow II, Inc. 5.38%, 1/15/2031 (b) | | | 64,000 | | | | 56,968 | | |
SEG Holding LLC 5.63%, 10/15/2028 (b) | | | 5,461,000 | | | | 5,329,309 | | |
Spectrum Brands, Inc. 5.75%, 7/15/2025 | | | 1,520,000 | | | | 1,535,200 | | |
Sprint Communications, Inc. 6.00%, 11/15/2022 | | | 1,800,000 | | | | 1,825,380 | | |
Sylvamo Corp. 7.00%, 9/1/2029 (b) | | | 2,234,000 | | | | 2,155,810 | | |
Taylor Morrison Communities, Inc. 5.88%, 4/15/2023 (b) | | | 3,107,000 | | | | 3,141,954 | | |
5.13%, 8/1/2030 (b) | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,825,000 | | |
Teleflex, Inc. 4.63%, 11/15/2027 | | | 824,000 | | | | 807,520 | | |
Truist Financial Corp. Series N, (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T Note Constant Maturity 5 Year + 3.00%), 4.80%, 9/1/2024 (d)(e) | | | 4,424,000 | | | | 4,214,745 | | |
United Airlines Pass-Through Trust Series 2020-1, Class A, 5.88%, 10/15/2027 | | | 3,510,160 | | | | 3,583,138 | | |
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First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund | Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
United States — 7.4% (continued) | |
Valvoline, Inc. 4.25%, 2/15/2030 (b) | | | 224,000 | | | | 194,320 | | |
3.63%, 6/15/2031 (b) | | | 511,000 | | | | 415,187 | | |
WESCO Distribution, Inc. 7.13%, 6/15/2025 (b) | | | 1,295,000 | | | | 1,345,181 | | |
7.25%, 6/15/2028 (b) | | | 2,136,000 | | | | 2,205,420 | | |
| | | 102,292,109 | | |
Total Corporate Bonds (Cost 143,397,064) | | | 135,284,270 | | |
| | Ounces | | | |
Commodities — 7.8% | |
Gold bullion* (Cost $69,667,432) | | | 56,395 | | | | 106,944,792 | | |
| | Principal Amount ($) | | | |
U.S. Treasury Obligations — 6.4% | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds 6.13%, 11/15/2027 | | | 10,617,400 | | | | 12,316,184 | | |
U.S. Treasury Notes 1.63%, 12/15/2022 | | | 9,300,000 | | | | 9,300,000 | | |
2.63%, 12/31/2023 | | | 7,100,000 | | | | 7,103,883 | | |
2.50%, 1/31/2024 | | | 13,480,900 | | | | 13,444,565 | | |
1.75%, 6/30/2024 | | | 12,850,000 | | | | 12,572,922 | | |
1.75%, 12/31/2024 | | | 16,847,000 | | | | 16,361,333 | | |
1.75%, 3/15/2025 | | | 3,530,000 | | | | 3,419,687 | | |
0.38%, 12/31/2025 | | | 7,350,000 | | | | 6,696,539 | | |
1.75%, 12/31/2026 | | | 6,835,000 | | | | 6,478,565 | | |
| | | 87,693,678 | | |
Total U.S. Treasury Obligations (Cost 90,629,830) | | | 87,693,678 | | |
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First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund | Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Master Limited Partnerships — 3.5% | |
United States — 3.5% | |
Enterprise Products Partners LP (a) | | | 1,005,349 | | | | 26,048,593 | | |
Magellan Midstream Partners LP (a) | | | 444,925 | | | | 21,556,616 | | |
Total Master Limited Partnerships (Cost 41,412,373) | | | 47,605,209 | | |
| | Principal Amount ($) | | | |
Convertible Preferred Stocks — 1.7% | |
United States — 1.7% | |
Bank of America Corp. Series L, 7.25%, (d) | | | 8,346 | | | | 10,155,580 | | |
Wells Fargo & Co. Series L, 7.50%, (d) | | | 11,123 | | | | 13,475,403 | | |
| | | 23,630,983 | | |
Total Convertible Preferred Stocks (Cost 27,824,941) | | | 23,630,983 | | |
Foreign Government Securities — 1.4% | |
Brazil — 0.2% | |
Notas do Tesouro Nacional 10.00%, 1/1/2025 | | BRL | 11,000,000 | | | | 2,117,246 | | |
Colombia — 0.4% | |
Republic of Colombia 3.00%, 1/30/2030 | | | 1,600,000 | | | | 1,279,312 | | |
Titulos de Tesoreria 5.75%, 11/3/2027 | | COP | 16,610,300,000 | | | | 3,454,002 | | |
| | | 4,733,314 | | |
Indonesia — 0.1% | |
Republic of Indonesia 8.38%, 3/15/2024‡ | | IDR | 24,460,000,000 | | | | 1,769,158 | | |
Mexico — 0.4% | |
Mex Bonos Desarr Fix Rt 8.00%, 12/7/2023 | | MXN | 68,770,000 | | | | 3,321,712 | | |
Series M, 5.75%, 3/5/2026 | | MXN | 56,800,000 | | | | 2,484,459 | | |
| | | 5,806,171 | | |
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First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund | Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Singapore — 0.1% | |
Republic of Singapore 1.25%, 11/1/2026 | | SGD | 2,813,000 | | | | 1,939,474 | | |
South Korea — 0.2% | |
Republic of Korea 1.25%, 3/10/2026 | | KRW | 3,508,690,000 | | | | 2,603,437 | | |
Total Foreign Government Securities (Cost 20,777,067) | | | 18,968,800 | | |
| | Shares | | | |
Preferred Stocks — 1.1% | |
United States — 1.1% | |
Charles Schwab Corp. (The) Series D 5.95%, 09/01/22 (d) | | | 46,239 | | | | 1,166,148 | | |
General American Investors Co., Inc. Series B 5.95%, 06/06/22 (d) | | | 4,712 | | | | 122,017 | | |
MetLife, Inc. Series A (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month + 1.00%, 4.00% Floor), 4.00%, 01/01/25 (d)(e) | | | 128,986 | | | | 2,995,055 | | |
Northern Trust Corp. Series E 4.70%, 01/01/25 (d) | | | 101,453 | | | | 2,302,983 | | |
State Street Corp. Series G (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month + 3.71%), 5.35%, 03/15/26 (d)(e) | | | 24,946 | | | | 636,372 | | |
Truist Financial Corp. Series R 4.75%, 09/01/25 (d) | | | 276,325 | | | | 5,612,161 | | |
US Bancorp Series B (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month + 0.60%), 3.50%, 06/06/22 (d)(e) | | | 90,050 | | | | 1,850,527 | | |
Total Preferred Stocks (Cost 16,536,906) | | | 14,685,263 | | |
Closed End Funds — 1.0% | |
United Kingdom — 1.0% | |
Caledonia Investments plc (Cost $10,284,424) | | | 291,700 | | | | 13,514,619 | | |
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First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund | Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Short-Term Investments — 1.9% | |
Commercial Paper — 1.9% | |
Aon Corp. 0.50%, 5/2/2022 (b)(f) | | | 1,987,000 | | | | 1,986,912 | | |
Arrow Electronics, Inc. 0.90%, 5/2/2022 (f) | | | 5,387,000 | | | | 5,386,610 | | |
Entergy Corp. 0.50%, 5/2/2022 (b)(f) | | | 3,848,000 | | | | 3,847,838 | | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc. 0.75%, 5/2/2022 (f) | | | 8,746,000 | | | | 8,745,436 | | |
McCormick & Co., Inc. 0.45%, 5/2/2022 (f) | | | 6,997,000 | | | | 6,996,730 | | |
Total Commercial Paper (Cost $26,964,514) | | | 26,963,526 | | |
| | Shares | | | |
Investment Companies — 0.0% (g) | |
JP Morgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Capital Shares 0.32% (h) (Cost $5,089) | | | 5,089 | | | | 5,089 | | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $26,969,603) | | | 26,968,615 | | |
Total Investments — 97.7% (Cost $1,231,868,713) | | | 1,341,740,264 | | |
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 2.3% | | | 31,268,027 | | |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | 1,373,008,291 | | |
* Non-income producing security.
‡ Value determined using significant unobservable inputs.
(a) All or a portion of the security pledged as collateral for call options written.
(b) Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A or section 4(a)2 of the Securities Act of 1933. Total value of all such securities at April 30, 2022 amounted to $121,232,076, which represents approximately 8.83% of net assets of the Fund.
(c) Security has the ability to pay in kind ("PIK") or pay income in cash. When applicable, separate rates of such payments are disclosed.
(d) Perpetual security. The rate reflected was the rate in effect on April 30, 2022. The maturity date reflects the next call date.
(e) Variable or floating rate security, linked to the referenced benchmark. The interest rate shown is the rate in effect as of April 30, 2022.
(f) The rate shown was the current yield as of April 30, 2022.
(g) Represents less than 0.05% of net assets.
(h) Represents 7-day effective yield as of April 30, 2022.
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First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund | Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
As of April 30, 2022, the gross unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments based on the aggregate cost of investment securities and derivative instruments, if applicable, for federal income tax purposes was as follows:
Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation | | $ | 186,515,991 | | |
Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation | | | (75,763,871 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 110,752,120 | | |
Federal income tax cost | | $ | 1,231,868,713 | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts outstanding as of April 30, 2022
Currency Purchased | | Currency Sold | | Counterparty | | Settlement Date | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
USD | 4,534,405 | | | EUR | 3,951,000 | | | UBS AG | | 5/18/2022 | | $ | 363,670 | | |
USD | 2,150,090 | | | GBP | 1,584,000 | | | UBS AG | | 5/18/2022 | | | 158,322 | | |
USD | 4,935,142 | | | EUR | 4,467,000 | | | Goldman Sachs | | 6/15/2022 | | | 212,913 | | |
USD | 2,148,641 | | | GBP | 1,636,000 | | | Goldman Sachs | | 6/15/2022 | | | 91,337 | | |
USD | 4,997,736 | | | EUR | 4,596,000 | | | JPMorgan Chase Bank | | 7/20/2022 | | | 129,099 | | |
Total unrealized appreciation | | | | | | | | | 955,341 | | |
EUR | 3,951,000 | | | USD | 4,270,790 | | | UBS AG | | 5/18/2022 | | | (100,055 | ) | |
EUR | 2,496,000 | | | USD | 2,701,171 | | | Goldman Sachs | | 6/15/2022 | | | (62,559 | ) | |
Total unrealized depreciation | | | | | | | | | (162,614 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | | | | | | | $ | 792,727 | | |
Abbreviations
ADR — American Depositary Receipt
BRL — Brazilian Real
COP — Colombian Peso
EUR — Euro
Fix Rt — Fixed Rate
GBP — British Pound
ICE — Intercontinental Exchange
IDR — Indonesian Rupiah
KRW — South Korean Won
LIBOR — London Interbank Offered Rate
MXN — Mexican Peso
NVDR — Non-Voting Depositary Receipt
Preference — A special type of equity investment that shares in the earnings of the company, has limited voting rights, and may have a dividend preference. Preference shares may also have liquidation preference.
REIT — Real Estate Investment Trust
SGD — Singapore Dollar
USD — United States Dollar
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First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund | Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Written Call Options Contracts as of April 30, 2022
Description | | Counterparty | | Number of Contracts | | Notional Amount | | Exercise Price | | Expiration Date | | Value ($) | |
Anthem, Inc. | | Exchange Traded | | | 29 | | | USD | (1,455,597 | ) | | USD | 490.00 | | | 6/17/2022 | | | (93,960 | ) | |
CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc. | | Exchange Traded | | | 125 | | | USD | (1,326,875 | ) | | USD | 120.00 | | | 5/20/2022 | | | (4,375 | ) | |
CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc. | | Exchange Traded | | | 125 | | | USD | (1,326,875 | ) | | USD | 125.00 | | | 5/20/2022 | | | (3,125 | ) | |
CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc. | | Exchange Traded | | | 131 | | | USD | (1,390,565 | ) | | USD | 125.00 | | | 8/19/2022 | | | (24,235 | ) | |
Enterprise Products Partners LP | | Exchange Traded | | | 561 | | | USD | (1,453,551 | ) | | USD | 29.00 | | | 12/16/2022 | | | (35,343 | ) | |
Equity Residential, REIT | | Exchange Traded | | | 159 | | | USD | (1,295,850 | ) | | USD | 90.00 | | | 5/20/2022 | | | (3,180 | ) | |
Equity Residential, REIT | | Exchange Traded | | | 153 | | | USD | (1,246,950 | ) | | USD | 95.00 | | | 5/20/2022 | | | (3,060 | ) | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | | Exchange Traded | | | 199 | | | USD | (1,696,475 | ) | | USD | 80.00 | | | 7/15/2022 | | | (159,200 | ) | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | | Exchange Traded | | | 176 | | | USD | (1,500,400 | ) | | USD | 90.00 | | | 5/20/2022 | | | (18,304 | ) | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | | Exchange Traded | | | 375 | | | USD | (3,196,875 | ) | | USD | 90.00 | | | 10/21/2022 | | | (201,000 | ) | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | | Exchange Traded | | | 176 | | | USD | (1,500,400 | ) | | USD | 92.50 | | | 7/15/2022 | | | (41,536 | ) | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | | Exchange Traded | | | 164 | | | USD | (1,398,100 | ) | | USD | 100.00 | | | 7/15/2022 | | | (15,580 | ) | |
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. | | Exchange Traded | | | 140 | | | USD | (1,388,100 | ) | | USD | 120.00 | | | 7/15/2022 | | | (15,750 | ) | |
General Dynamics Corp. | | Exchange Traded | | | 72 | | | USD | (1,703,016 | ) | | USD | 260.00 | | | 6/17/2022 | | | (12,888 | ) | |
HCA Healthcare, Inc. | | Exchange Traded | | | 47 | | | USD | (1,008,385 | ) | | USD | 320.00 | | | 9/16/2022 | | | (12,690 | ) | |
Linde plc | | Exchange Traded | | | 44 | | | USD | (1,372,624 | ) | | USD | 340.00 | | | 5/20/2022 | | | (8,140 | ) | |
Magellan Midstream Partners LP | | Exchange Traded | | | 289 | | | USD | (1,400,205 | ) | | USD | 55.00 | | | 7/15/2022 | | | (13,005 | ) | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | | Exchange Traded | | | 136 | | | USD | (1,360,000 | ) | | USD | 115.00 | | | 6/17/2022 | | | (3,264 | ) | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | | Exchange Traded | | | 137 | | | USD | (1,370,000 | ) | | USD | 120.00 | | | 6/17/2022 | | | (411 | ) | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | | Exchange Traded | | | 146 | | | USD | (1,460,000 | ) | | USD | 120.00 | | | 9/16/2022 | | | (10,512 | ) | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | | Exchange Traded | | | 58 | | | USD | (580,000 | ) | | USD | 120.00 | | | 11/18/2022 | | | (6,670 | ) | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | | Exchange Traded | | | 136 | | | USD | (1,360,000 | ) | | USD | 125.00 | | | 6/17/2022 | | | (1,360 | ) | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | | Exchange Traded | | | 126 | | | USD | (1,260,000 | ) | | USD | 125.00 | | | 9/16/2022 | | | (5,796 | ) | |
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First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund | Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Written Call Options Contracts as of April 30, 2022: (continued)
Description | | Counterparty | | Number of Contracts | | Notional Amount | | Exercise Price | | Expiration Date | | Value ($) | |
Royal Gold, Inc. | | Exchange Traded | | | 118 | | | USD | (1,539,664 | ) | | USD | 155.00 | | | 9/16/2022 | | | (42,480 | ) | |
Royal Gold, Inc. | | Exchange Traded | | | 97 | | | USD | (1,265,656 | ) | | USD | 180.00 | | | 6/17/2022 | | | (2,425 | ) | |
Schlumberger NV | | Exchange Traded | | | 396 | | | USD | (1,544,796 | ) | | USD | 45.00 | | | 11/18/2022 | | | (131,670 | ) | |
Schlumberger NV | | Exchange Traded | | | 325 | | | USD | (1,267,825 | ) | | USD | 50.00 | | | 6/17/2022 | | | (12,350 | ) | |
Schlumberger NV | | Exchange Traded | | | 405 | | | USD | (1,579,905 | ) | | USD | 52.50 | | | 7/15/2022 | | | (16,200 | ) | |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | | Exchange Traded | | | 72 | | | USD | (1,225,800 | ) | | USD | 200.00 | | | 6/17/2022 | | | (3,816 | ) | |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | | Exchange Traded | | | 72 | | | USD | (1,225,800 | ) | | USD | 200.00 | | | 7/15/2022 | | | (8,784 | ) | |
Travelers Cos., Inc. (The) | | Exchange Traded | | | 73 | | | USD | (1,248,738 | ) | | USD | 195.00 | | | 6/17/2022 | | | (1,460 | ) | |
UGI Corp. | | Exchange Traded | | | 301 | | | USD | (1,032,430 | ) | | USD | 50.00 | | | 7/15/2022 | | | (3,763 | ) | |
Weyerhaeuser Co., REIT | | Exchange Traded | | | 326 | | | USD | (1,343,772 | ) | | USD | 45.00 | | | 6/17/2022 | | | (19,560 | ) | |
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. | | Exchange Traded | | | 304 | | | USD | (1,363,744 | ) | | USD | 50.00 | | | 5/20/2022 | | | (12,160 | ) | |
| | | (948,052 | ) | |
Total Written Options Contracts (Premiums Received ($1,035,894)) | | | | | | | | | | | | | (948,052 | ) | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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First Eagle High Income Fund
Data as of April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investment Objective
The First Eagle High Income Fund seeks to provide investors with a high level of current income. To pursue this objective, the Fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in high yield, below investment-grade instruments.
Average Annual Returns (%) | | | | | | One-Year | | Five-Years | | Ten-Years | |
First Eagle High Income Fund | | Class I | | | | | | | -3.37 | | | | 2.73 | | | | 3.91 | | |
Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield Index | | | | | -5.22 | | | | 3.69 | | | | 5.26 | | |
Sectors* (%) | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 17.9 | | |
Industrials | | | 14.1 | | |
Consumer Staples | | | 13.2 | | |
Energy | | | 10.8 | | |
Materials | | | 10.2 | | |
Health Care | | | 9.1 | | |
Information Technology | | | 6.6 | | |
Communication Services | | | 6.2 | | |
Financials | | | 5.3 | | |
Real Estate | | | 3.6 | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 3.0 | | |
Countries*~ (%)
United States | | | 82.5 | | |
Canada | | | 4.5 | | |
Germany | | | 4.4 | | |
Mexico | | | 1.6 | | |
United Kingdom | | | 1.5 | | |
Poland | | | 1.0 | | |
Australia | | | 1.0 | | |
Singapore | | | 0.5 | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 3.0 | | |
* Asset Allocation, Sector and Countries percentages are based on total investments in the portfolio.
** Includes short-term commercial paper (3.0% of total investments) that settles in 90 days or less, long-term commercial paper (0.0% of total investments) that settles in 91 days or greater and other short-term investments (0.0% of total investments), such as U.S treasury bills or money market funds.
~ Country allocations reflect country of risk (not currency of issue). Bonds of non-U.S. issuers may be U.S. dollar denominated.
The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change at any time.
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First Eagle High Income Fund | Fund Overview
Growth of a $1,000,000 Initial Investment
Performance data quoted herein represents past performance and should not be considered indicative of future results. Performance data quoted herein does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the sale of Fund shares. The average annual returns shown above are historical and reflect changes in share price, reinvested dividends and are net of expenses.
Class I Shares require $1 million minimum investment and are offered without a sales charge. If a sales charge was included values would be lower.
The Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield Index is composed of fixed-rate, publicly issued, non-investment grade debt and is unmanaged, with dividends reinvested. The index includes both corporate and non-corporate sectors. The corporate sectors are Industrial, Utility, and Finance, which include both U.S. and non-U.S. corporations. One cannot invest directly in an index.
Top 10 Holdings* (%)
G-III Apparel Group Ltd. (Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods, United States) | | | 2.0 | | |
CITGO Petroleum Corp. (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels, United States) | | | 2.0 | | |
GLP Capital LP (Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), United States) | | | 1.9 | | |
IHO Verwaltungs GmbH (Auto Components, Germany) | | | 1.8 | | |
Taylor Morrison Communities, Inc. (Household Durables, United States) | | | 1.6 | | |
SEG Holding LLC (Food & Staples Retailing, United States) | | | 1.6 | | |
Mexico Remittances Funding Fiduciary Estate Management Sarl (Diversified Financial Services, Mexico) | | | 1.5 | | |
Vista Outdoor, Inc. (Leisure Products, United States) | | | 1.4 | | |
Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc. (Software, United States) | | | 1.4 | | |
Centene Corp. (Health Care Providers & Services, United States) | | | 1.3 | | |
Total | | | 16.5 | | |
* Holdings in cash, commercial paper and other short-term cash equivalents have been excluded.
Percentages are based on total net assets.
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First Eagle High Income Fund | Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Corporate Bonds — 95.0% | |
Australia — 0.9% | |
Coronado Finance Pty. Ltd. 10.75%, 5/15/2026 (a) | | | 977,000 | | | | 1,047,832 | | |
Nufarm Australia Ltd. 5.00%, 1/27/2030 (a) | | | 859,000 | | | | 811,755 | | |
| | | 1,859,587 | | |
Canada — 4.5% | |
Kronos Acquisition Holdings, Inc. 5.00%, 12/31/2026 (a) | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,770,000 | | |
7.00%, 12/31/2027 (a) | | | 932,000 | | | | 736,280 | | |
Open Text Corp. 3.88%, 2/15/2028 (a) | | | 2,190,000 | | | | 1,994,616 | | |
Open Text Holdings, Inc. 4.13%, 12/1/2031 (a) | | | 2,067,000 | | | | 1,791,738 | | |
Precision Drilling Corp. 6.88%, 1/15/2029 (a) | | | 1,944,000 | | | | 1,886,127 | | |
Ritchie Bros Auctioneers, Inc. 5.38%, 1/15/2025 (a) | | | 634,000 | | | | 635,680 | | |
| | | 8,814,441 | | |
Germany — 4.3% | |
Cheplapharm Arzneimittel GmbH 5.50%, 1/15/2028 (a) | | | 2,640,000 | | | | 2,527,562 | | |
IHO Verwaltungs GmbH 4.75%, (4.75% Cash or 5.50% PIK), 9/15/2026 (a)(b) | | | 3,730,000 | | | | 3,506,200 | | |
6.00%, (6.00% Cash or 6.75% PIK), 5/15/2027 (a)(b) | | | 1,280,244 | | | | 1,186,581 | | |
Mercer International, Inc. 5.13%, 2/1/2029 | | | 1,395,000 | | | | 1,295,830 | | |
| | | 8,516,173 | | |
Mexico — 1.6% | |
Mexico Remittances Funding Fiduciary Estate Management Sarl 4.88%, 1/15/2028 (a) | | | 3,626,000 | | | | 3,028,072 | | |
Petroleos Mexicanos 6.70%, 2/16/2032 | | | 200,000 | | | | 172,336 | | |
| | | 3,200,408 | | |
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First Eagle High Income Fund | Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Poland — 1.0% | |
Canpack SA 3.13%, 11/1/2025 (a) | | | 200,000 | | | | 184,928 | | |
3.88%, 11/15/2029 (a) | | | 2,147,000 | | | | 1,843,801 | | |
| | | 2,028,729 | | |
Singapore — 0.5% | |
Avation Capital SA 8.25%, (8.25% Cash or 9.00% PIK), 10/31/2026 (a)(b) | | | 1,235,474 | | | | 1,011,326 | | |
United Kingdom — 1.5% | |
EnQuest plc 7.00%, 10/15/2023 (a)(b)(c) | | | 2,056,561 | | | | 2,002,576 | | |
Petrofac Ltd. 9.75%, 11/15/2026 (a) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 935,000 | | |
| | | 2,937,576 | | |
United States — 80.7% | |
ACCO Brands Corp. 4.25%, 3/15/2029 (a) | | | 2,114,000 | | | | 1,839,180 | | |
American Airlines, Inc. 5.50%, 4/20/2026 (a) | | | 185,000 | | | | 183,381 | | |
5.75%, 4/20/2029 (a) | | | 185,000 | | | | 178,262 | | |
AMN Healthcare, Inc. 4.63%, 10/1/2027 (a) | | | 2,626,000 | | | | 2,521,301 | | |
4.00%, 4/15/2029 (a) | | | 2,109,000 | | | | 1,908,645 | | |
Antero Midstream Partners LP 7.88%, 5/15/2026 (a) | | | 615,000 | | | | 643,284 | | |
5.38%, 6/15/2029 (a) | | | 1,294,000 | | | | 1,212,892 | | |
Antero Resources Corp. 8.38%, 7/15/2026 (a) | | | 604,000 | | | | 650,901 | | |
Aramark Services, Inc. 5.00%, 4/1/2025 (a) | | | 623,000 | | | | 617,549 | | |
6.38%, 5/1/2025 (a) | | | 1,163,000 | | | | 1,184,364 | | |
5.00%, 2/1/2028 (a) | | | 57,000 | | | | 53,155 | | |
Arcosa, Inc. 4.38%, 4/15/2029 (a) | | | 163,000 | | | | 148,720 | | |
Ardagh Metal Packaging Finance USA LLC 3.25%, 9/1/2028 (a) | | | 657,000 | | | | 573,232 | | |
Arko Corp. 5.13%, 11/15/2029 (a) | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,770,000 | | |
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First Eagle High Income Fund | Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
United States — 80.7% (continued) | |
Ashland LLC 3.38%, 9/1/2031 (a) | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,730,000 | | |
Avantor Funding, Inc. 3.88%, 11/1/2029 (a) | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,794,460 | | |
B&G Foods, Inc. 5.25%, 4/1/2025 | | | 1,152,000 | | | | 1,096,938 | | |
Boyd Gaming Corp. 8.63%, 6/1/2025 (a) | | | 1,884,000 | | | | 1,964,051 | | |
4.75%, 12/1/2027 | | | 872,000 | | | | 824,162 | | |
4.75%, 6/15/2031 (a) | | | 162,000 | | | | 146,497 | | |
BWX Technologies, Inc. 4.13%, 6/30/2028 (a) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 927,500 | | |
4.13%, 4/15/2029 (a) | | | 653,000 | | | | 604,025 | | |
Carnival Corp. 5.75%, 3/1/2027 (a) | | | 1,242,000 | | | | 1,124,650 | | |
4.00%, 8/1/2028 (a) | | | 424,000 | | | | 381,659 | | |
Centene Corp. 4.25%, 12/15/2027 | | | 2,641,000 | | | | 2,561,770 | | |
4.63%, 12/15/2029 | | | 1,228,000 | | | | 1,189,349 | | |
3.38%, 2/15/2030 | | | 190,000 | | | | 169,755 | | |
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. 4.25%, 5/1/2028 (a) | | | 782,000 | | | | 746,442 | | |
3.75%, 3/15/2029 (a) | | | 134,000 | | | | 121,270 | | |
Ciena Corp. 4.00%, 1/31/2030 (a) | | | 500,000 | | | | 455,940 | | |
Cinemark USA, Inc. 8.75%, 5/1/2025 (a) | | | 1,603,000 | | | | 1,665,116 | | |
CITGO Petroleum Corp. 7.00%, 6/15/2025 (a) | | | 3,956,000 | | | | 3,928,822 | | |
6.38%, 6/15/2026 (a) | | | 802,000 | | | | 797,028 | | |
Clearwater Paper Corp. 4.75%, 8/15/2028 (a) | | | 305,000 | | | | 268,016 | | |
CNX Midstream Partners LP 4.75%, 4/15/2030 (a) | | | 1,079,000 | | | | 992,680 | | |
Cogent Communications Group, Inc. 3.50%, 5/1/2026 (a) | | | 648,000 | | | | 611,796 | | |
Conduent Business Services LLC 6.00%, 11/1/2029 (a) | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,840,000 | | |
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First Eagle High Income Fund | Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
United States — 80.7% (continued) | |
Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc. 6.00%, 10/15/2026 (a) | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 2,850,000 | | |
Crestwood Midstream Partners LP 6.00%, 2/1/2029 (a) | | | 1,868,000 | | | | 1,816,929 | | |
Crocs, Inc. 4.13%, 8/15/2031 (a) | | | 500,000 | | | | 399,030 | | |
Crown Americas LLC 4.75%, 2/1/2026 | | | 1,844,000 | | | | 1,837,085 | | |
Dana, Inc. 5.38%, 11/15/2027 | | | 1,255,000 | | | | 1,185,975 | | |
4.25%, 9/1/2030 | | | 324,000 | | | | 277,733 | | |
DaVita, Inc. 4.63%, 6/1/2030 (a) | | | 734,000 | | | | 638,580 | | |
3.75%, 2/15/2031 (a) | | | 1,529,000 | | | | 1,246,135 | | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc. 4.50%, 10/20/2025 (a) | | | 1,122,845 | | | | 1,115,246 | | |
7.38%, 1/15/2026 | | | 1,528,000 | | | | 1,627,320 | | |
Diamond BC BV 4.63%, 10/1/2029 (a) | | | 250,000 | | | | 215,057 | | |
Domtar Corp. 6.75%, 10/1/2028 (a) | | | 969,000 | | | | 960,521 | | |
DT Midstream, Inc. 4.13%, 6/15/2029 (a) | | | 1,243,000 | | | | 1,131,130 | | |
Dycom Industries, Inc. 4.50%, 4/15/2029 (a) | | | 2,065,000 | | | | 1,884,312 | | |
Edgewell Personal Care Co. 4.13%, 4/1/2029 (a) | | | 2,102,000 | | | | 1,865,525 | | |
Embecta Corp. 5.00%, 2/15/2030 (a) | | | 1,301,000 | | | | 1,174,153 | | |
6.75%, 2/15/2030 (a) | | | 693,000 | | | | 672,210 | | |
Energizer Holdings, Inc. 4.75%, 6/15/2028 (a) | | | 8,000 | | | | 7,034 | | |
4.38%, 3/31/2029 (a) | | | 871,000 | | | | 725,273 | | |
Entegris Escrow Corp. 4.75%, 4/15/2029 (a) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 963,760 | | |
Fair Isaac Corp. 4.00%, 6/15/2028 (a) | | | 2,169,000 | | | | 1,981,642 | | |
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First Eagle High Income Fund | Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
United States — 80.7% (continued) | |
Frontier Communications Holdings LLC 5.88%, 10/15/2027 (a) | | | 914,000 | | | | 875,155 | | |
6.75%, 5/1/2029 (a) | | | 308,000 | | | | 277,539 | | |
6.00%, 1/15/2030 (a) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 870,090 | | |
Gartner, Inc. 3.63%, 6/15/2029 (a) | | | 250,000 | | | | 223,750 | | |
G-III Apparel Group Ltd. 7.88%, 8/15/2025 (a) | | | 3,821,000 | | | | 3,973,840 | | |
Glatfelter Corp. 4.75%, 11/15/2029 (a) | | | 2,250,000 | | | | 1,800,000 | | |
GLP Capital LP REIT, 5.25%, 6/1/2025 | | | 3,627,000 | | | | 3,691,561 | | |
Gray Escrow II, Inc. 5.38%, 11/15/2031 (a) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 861,960 | | |
Hawaiian Brand Intellectual Property Ltd. 5.75%, 1/20/2026 (a) | | | 1,240,000 | | | | 1,209,180 | | |
HCA, Inc. 5.88%, 5/1/2023 | | | 1,470,000 | | | | 1,516,305 | | |
3.50%, 9/1/2030 | | | 607,000 | | | | 543,769 | | |
Hertz Corp. (The) 5.00%, 12/1/2029 (a) | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,750,000 | | |
Howard Hughes Corp. (The) 4.38%, 2/1/2031 (a) | | | 62,000 | | | | 55,144 | | |
II-VI, Inc. 5.00%, 12/15/2029 (a) | | | 250,000 | | | | 234,375 | | |
Imola Merger Corp. 4.75%, 5/15/2029 (a) | | | 1,184,000 | | | | 1,101,120 | | |
Ingles Markets, Inc. 4.00%, 6/15/2031 (a) | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,796,020 | | |
Interface, Inc. 5.50%, 12/1/2028 (a) | | | 1,294,000 | | | | 1,172,403 | | |
International Game Technology plc 5.25%, 1/15/2029 (a) | | | 967,000 | | | | 917,074 | | |
IQVIA, Inc. 5.00%, 10/15/2026 (a) | | | 800,000 | | | | 796,000 | | |
5.00%, 5/15/2027 (a) | | | 1,075,000 | | | | 1,065,132 | | |
Iron Mountain, Inc. REIT, 5.25%, 7/15/2030 (a) | | | 1,303,000 | | | | 1,194,251 | | |
REIT, 4.50%, 2/15/2031 (a) | | | 940,000 | | | | 805,458 | | |
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First Eagle High Income Fund | Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
United States — 80.7% (continued) | |
ITT Holdings LLC 6.50%, 8/1/2029 (a) | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,106,250 | | |
JBS USA LUX SA 6.75%, 2/15/2028 (a) | | | 1,993,000 | | | | 2,057,792 | | |
Jefferies Finance LLC 5.00%, 8/15/2028 (a) | | | 1,150,000 | | | | 1,046,511 | | |
Kaiser Aluminum Corp. 4.63%, 3/1/2028 (a) | | | 1,312,000 | | | | 1,203,760 | | |
KB Home 4.00%, 6/15/2031 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,710,000 | | |
Koppers, Inc. 6.00%, 2/15/2025 (a) | | | 2,389,000 | | | | 2,311,357 | | |
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. 4.88%, 5/15/2028 (a) | | | 581,000 | | | | 565,023 | | |
4.13%, 1/31/2030 (a) | | | 327,000 | | | | 291,808 | | |
Level 3 Financing, Inc. 4.25%, 7/1/2028 (a) | | | 589,000 | | | | 497,705 | | |
3.75%, 7/15/2029 (a) | | | 24,000 | | | | 19,500 | | |
Lumen Technologies, Inc. 4.50%, 1/15/2029 (a) | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,580,300 | | |
5.38%, 6/15/2029 (a) | | | 434,000 | | | | 353,411 | | |
Macy's Retail Holdings LLC 5.88%, 3/15/2030 (a) | | | 250,000 | | | | 234,588 | | |
6.13%, 3/15/2032 (a) | | | 500,000 | | | | 462,500 | | |
MGIC Investment Corp. 5.75%, 8/15/2023 | | | 470,000 | | | | 475,875 | | |
5.25%, 8/15/2028 | | | 612,000 | | | | 574,539 | | |
Mileage Plus Holdings LLC 6.50%, 6/20/2027 (a) | | | 592,428 | | | | 604,265 | | |
Moog, Inc. 4.25%, 12/15/2027 (a) | | | 155,000 | | | | 144,344 | | |
Mueller Water Products, Inc. 4.00%, 6/15/2029 (a) | | | 646,000 | | | | 578,170 | | |
Oxford Finance LLC 6.38%, 2/1/2027 (a) | | | 250,000 | | | | 253,075 | | |
PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. 5.75%, 9/15/2031 (a) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 820,000 | | |
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First Eagle High Income Fund | Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
United States — 80.7% (continued) | |
Pilgrim's Pride Corp. 5.88%, 9/30/2027 (a) | | | 638,000 | | | | 642,661 | | |
4.25%, 4/15/2031 (a) | | | 847,000 | | | | 772,887 | | |
Post Holdings, Inc. 5.75%, 3/1/2027 (a) | | | 230,000 | | | | 226,837 | | |
5.63%, 1/15/2028 (a) | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,891,000 | | |
4.63%, 4/15/2030 (a) | | | 1,826,000 | | | | 1,561,230 | | |
PRA Group, Inc. 5.00%, 10/1/2029 (a) | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,387,845 | | |
Radian Group, Inc. 4.50%, 10/1/2024 | | | 645,000 | | | | 628,069 | | |
Range Resources Corp. 4.75%, 2/15/2030 (a) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 953,865 | | |
Roller Bearing Co. of America, Inc. 4.38%, 10/15/2029 (a) | | | 1,019,000 | | | | 917,100 | | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. 10.88%, 6/1/2023 (a) | | | 1,163,000 | | | | 1,216,789 | | |
11.50%, 6/1/2025 (a) | | | 596,000 | | | | 647,971 | | |
5.50%, 8/31/2026 (a) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 931,795 | | |
5.38%, 7/15/2027 (a) | | | 100,000 | | | | 91,894 | | |
SBA Communications Corp. REIT, 3.88%, 2/15/2027 | | | 609,000 | | | | 578,063 | | |
Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. (The) 4.38%, 2/1/2032 | | | 1,602,000 | | | | 1,337,670 | | |
Scripps Escrow II, Inc. 5.38%, 1/15/2031 (a) | | | 2,452,000 | | | | 2,182,599 | | |
Sealed Air Corp. 4.00%, 12/1/2027 (a) | | | 1,252,000 | | | | 1,176,880 | | |
SEG Holding LLC 5.63%, 10/15/2028 (a) | | | 3,198,000 | | | | 3,120,881 | | |
Shea Homes LP 4.75%, 2/15/2028 (a) | | | 1,668,000 | | | | 1,492,860 | | |
Sprint Communications, Inc. 6.00%, 11/15/2022 | | | 1,026,000 | | | | 1,040,467 | | |
Staples, Inc. 10.75%, 4/15/2027 (a) | | | 500,000 | | | | 443,000 | | |
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. REIT, 3.75%, 12/31/2024 (a) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 962,310 | | |
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First Eagle High Income Fund | Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
United States — 80.7% (continued) | |
Sunoco LP 4.50%, 4/30/2030 (a) | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,804,720 | | |
Sylvamo Corp. 7.00%, 9/1/2029 (a) | | | 397,000 | | | | 383,105 | | |
Taylor Morrison Communities, Inc. 5.88%, 4/15/2023 (a) | | | 3,228,000 | | | | 3,264,315 | | |
Teleflex, Inc. 4.63%, 11/15/2027 | | | 1,005,000 | | | | 984,900 | | |
4.25%, 6/1/2028 (a) | | | 58,000 | | | | 54,665 | | |
Thor Industries, Inc. 4.00%, 10/15/2029 (a) | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,056,388 | | |
Triton Water Holdings, Inc. 6.25%, 4/1/2029 (a) | | | 2,138,000 | | | | 1,769,708 | | |
Turning Point Brands, Inc. 5.63%, 2/15/2026 (a) | | | 1,830,000 | | | | 1,741,428 | | |
United Airlines Pass-Through Trust Series 2020-1, Class A, 5.88%, 10/15/2027 | | | 658,843 | | | | 672,541 | | |
United Airlines, Inc. 4.38%, 4/15/2026 (a) | | | 343,000 | | | | 331,166 | | |
4.63%, 4/15/2029 (a) | | | 229,000 | | | | 210,108 | | |
United Natural Foods, Inc. 6.75%, 10/15/2028 (a) | | | 1,530,000 | | | | 1,531,117 | | |
United Wholesale Mortgage LLC 5.50%, 4/15/2029 (a) | | | 326,000 | | | | 270,472 | | |
Valvoline, Inc. 3.63%, 6/15/2031 (a) | | | 2,555,000 | | | | 2,075,937 | | |
VICI Properties LP REIT, 4.25%, 12/1/2026 (a) | | | 245,000 | | | | 232,169 | | |
REIT, 3.75%, 2/15/2027 (a) | | | 305,000 | | | | 281,271 | | |
REIT, 4.13%, 8/15/2030 (a) | | | 305,000 | | | | 274,003 | | |
Vista Outdoor, Inc. 4.50%, 3/15/2029 (a) | | | 3,203,000 | | | | 2,866,685 | | |
WESCO Distribution, Inc. 7.13%, 6/15/2025 (a) | | | 1,542,000 | | | | 1,601,752 | | |
7.25%, 6/15/2028 (a) | | | 1,850,000 | | | | 1,910,125 | | |
White Cap Parent LLC 8.25%, 3/15/2026 (a)(b) | | | 1,972,000 | | | | 1,902,980 | | |
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. 4.38%, 8/15/2028 (a) | | | 1,222,000 | | | | 1,138,953 | | |
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First Eagle High Income Fund | Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
United States — 80.7% (continued) | |
Ziff Davis, Inc. 4.63%, 10/15/2030 (a) | | | 1,588,000 | | | | 1,416,004 | | |
ZipRecruiter, Inc. 5.00%, 1/15/2030 (a) | | | 500,000 | | | | 467,500 | | |
| | | 160,069,026 | | |
Total Corporate Bonds (Cost 202,194,379) | | | 188,437,266 | | |
Loan Assignments — 0.9% | |
United States — 0.9% | |
BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc., 1st Lien Term Loan B (ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 2.00%), 2.52%, 2/3/2024 (d) (Cost $1,668,025) | | | 1,669,184 | | | | 1,668,150 | | |
Short-Term Investments — 3.0% | |
Commercial Paper — 3.0% | |
Aon Corp. 0.50%, 5/2/2022 (a)(e) | | | 440,000 | | | | 439,980 | | |
Arrow Electronics, Inc. 0.90%, 5/2/2022 (e) | | | 1,193,000 | | | | 1,192,914 | | |
Entergy Corp. 0.50%, 5/2/2022 (a)(e) | | | 852,000 | | | | 851,964 | | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc. 0.75%, 5/2/2022 (e) | | | 1,937,000 | | | | 1,936,875 | | |
McCormick & Co., Inc. 0.45%, 5/2/2022 (e) | | | 1,550,000 | | | | 1,549,940 | | |
Total Commercial Paper (Cost $5,971,892) | | | 5,971,673 | | |
| | Shares | | | |
Investment Companies — 0.0% (f) | |
JP Morgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Capital Shares 0.32% (g) (Cost $2,222) | | | 2,222 | | | | 2,222 | | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $5,974,114) | | | 5,973,895 | | |
Total Investments — 98.9% (Cost $209,836,518) | | | 196,079,311 | | |
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 1.1% | | | 2,195,228 | | |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | 198,274,539 | | |
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First Eagle High Income Fund | Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
(a) Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A or section 4(a)2 of the Securities Act of 1933. Total value of all such securities at April 30, 2022 amounted to $163,737,198, which represents approximately 82.58% of net assets of the Fund.
(b) Security has the ability to pay in kind ("PIK") or pay income in cash. When applicable, separate rates of such payments are disclosed.
(c) Security exempt from registration pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933. Regulation S applies to securities offerings that are made outside of the United States and do not involve direct selling efforts in the United States and as such may have restrictions on resale.
(d) Variable or floating rate security, linked to the referenced benchmark. The interest rate shown is the rate in effect as of April 30, 2022.
(e) The rate shown was the current yield as of April 30, 2022.
(f) Represents less than 0.05% of net assets.
(g) Represents 7-day effective yield as of April 30, 2022.
As of April 30, 2022, the gross unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments based on the aggregate cost of investment securities and derivative instruments, if applicable, for federal income tax purposes was as follows:
Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation | | $ | 1,241,653 | | |
Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation | | | (14,998,860 | ) | |
Net unrealized depreciation | | $ | (13,757,207 | ) | |
Federal income tax cost | | $ | 209,836,518 | | |
Abbreviations
ICE — Intercontinental Exchange
LIBOR — London Interbank Offered Rate
REIT — Real Estate Investment Trust
USD — United States Dollar
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First Eagle Fund of America
Data as of April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investment Objective
The First Eagle Fund of America is a non-diversified U.S. equity fund that seeks capital appreciation and current income by investing primarily in domestic stocks and, to a lesser extent, in debt and foreign equity instruments.
Average Annual Returns^ (%) | | | | | | One-Year | | Five-Years | | Ten-Years | |
First Eagle Fund of America | | Class A | | without sales charge | | | -8.76 | | | | 3.18 | | | | 6.58 | | |
| | | | with sales charge | | | -13.32 | | | | 2.12 | | | | 6.03 | | |
S&P 500 Index | | | | | | | 0.21 | | | | 13.66 | | | | 13.67 | | |
Sectors* (%) | |
Information Technology | | | 36.1 | | |
Health Care | | | 19.1 | | |
Communication Services | | | 17.7 | | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 11.2 | | |
Consumer Staples | | | 7.7 | | |
Industrials | | | 5.6 | | |
Financials | | | 1.3 | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1.3 | | |
^ Performance figures reflect certain fee waivers and/or expense limitations, without which returns may have been lower.
* Asset Allocation and Sector percentages are based on total investments in the portfolio.
** Includes short-term commercial paper (1.3% of total investments) that settles in 90 days or less, long-term commercial paper (0.0% of total investments) that settles in 91 days or greater and other short-term investments (0.0% of total investments), such as U.S treasury bills or money market funds.
The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change at any time.
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First Eagle Fund of America | Fund Overview
Growth of a $10,000 Initial Investment
Performance data quoted herein represents past performance and should not be considered indicative of future results. Performance data quoted herein does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the sale of Fund shares.
The average annual returns shown above are historical and reflect changes in share price, reinvested dividends and are net of expenses.
The S&P 500 Index is a widely recognized unmanaged index including a representative sample of 500 leading companies in leading sectors of the U.S. economy. Although the S&P 500 Index focuses on the large-cap segment of the market, with approximately 80% coverage of U.S. equities, it is also considered a proxy for the total market. The S&P 500 Index includes dividends reinvested. One cannot invest directly in an index.
Top 10 Holdings* (%)
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. (Health Care Providers & Services, United States) | | | 9.2 | | |
Texas Instruments, Inc. (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment, United States) | | | 8.4 | | |
Oracle Corp. (Software, United States) | | | 8.1 | | |
Alphabet, Inc. (Interactive Media & Services, United States) | | | 7.2 | | |
Comcast Corp. (Media, United States) | | | 5.5 | | |
Meta Platforms, Inc. (Interactive Media & Services, United States) | | | 5.1 | | |
Analog Devices, Inc. (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment, United States) | | | 4.9 | | |
Medtronic plc (Health Care Equipment & Supplies, United States) | | | 4.6 | | |
Microsoft Corp. (Software, United States) | | | 4.5 | | |
Ross Stores, Inc. (Specialty Retail, United States) | | | 4.4 | | |
Total | | | 61.9 | | |
* Holdings in cash, commercial paper and other short-term cash equivalents have been excluded.
Percentages are based on total net assets.
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First Eagle Fund of America | Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks — 98.9% | |
Air Freight & Logistics — 5.6% | |
CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc. | | | 128,233 | | | | 13,611,933 | | |
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. | | | 104,100 | | | | 10,313,187 | | |
| | | 23,925,120 | | |
Beverages — 2.7% | |
PepsiCo, Inc. | | | 66,635 | | | | 11,441,896 | | |
Capital Markets — 0.8% | |
S&P Global, Inc. | | | 9,663 | | | | 3,638,120 | | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 3.9% | |
TE Connectivity Ltd. (Switzerland) | | | 135,319 | | | | 16,885,105 | | |
Food Products — 1.0% | |
Nestle SA (Registered) (Switzerland) | | | 34,357 | | | | 4,435,286 | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 7.6% | |
Becton Dickinson and Co. | | | 51,038 | | | | 12,616,083 | | |
Embecta Corp.* | | | 10,207 | | | | 310,599 | | |
Medtronic plc | | | 189,869 | | | | 19,814,729 | | |
| | | 32,741,411 | | |
Health Care Providers & Services — 11.5% | |
HCA Healthcare, Inc. | | | 46,032 | | | | 9,876,165 | | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 77,507 | | | | 39,416,185 | | |
| | | 49,292,350 | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 0.9% | |
Starbucks Corp. | | | 52,634 | | | | 3,928,602 | | |
Household Products — 4.1% | |
Colgate-Palmolive Co. | | | 225,568 | | | | 17,380,014 | | |
Insurance — 0.5% | |
Willis Towers Watson plc | | | 9,165 | | | | 1,969,192 | | |
Interactive Media & Services — 12.2% | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A* | | | 13,417 | | | | 30,620,143 | | |
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A* | | | 108,407 | | | | 21,732,352 | | |
| | | 52,352,495 | | |
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail — 2.1% | |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (China)* | | | 729,632 | | | | 8,899,824 | | |
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First Eagle Fund of America | Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
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IT Services — 1.5% | |
Accenture plc, Class A | | | 14,152 | | | | 4,250,695 | | |
Visa, Inc., Class A | | | 10,177 | | | | 2,169,024 | | |
| | | 6,419,719 | | |
Media — 5.5% | |
Comcast Corp., Class A | | | 592,895 | | | | 23,573,505 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 16.6% | |
Analog Devices, Inc. | | | 137,020 | | | | 21,153,147 | | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd., ADR (Taiwan) | | | 147,199 | | | | 13,679,203 | | |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | | | 212,531 | | | | 36,183,403 | | |
| | | 71,015,753 | | |
Software — 14.1% | |
Microsoft Corp. | | | 69,293 | | | | 19,230,193 | | |
Oracle Corp. | | | 473,823 | | | | 34,778,608 | | |
Salesforce, Inc.* | | | 36,502 | | | | 6,422,162 | | |
| | | 60,430,963 | | |
Specialty Retail — 8.3% | |
Home Depot, Inc. (The) | | | 55,178 | | | | 16,575,471 | | |
Ross Stores, Inc. | | | 189,100 | | | | 18,866,507 | | |
| | | 35,441,978 | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $383,004,536) | | | 423,771,333 | | |
| | Principal Amount ($) | | | |
Short-Term Investments — 1.3% | |
Commercial Paper — 1.3% | |
Aon Corp. 0.50%, 5/2/2022 (a)(b) | | | 405,000 | | | | 404,982 | | |
Arrow Electronics, Inc. 0.90%, 5/2/2022 (b) | | | 1,097,000 | | | | 1,096,921 | | |
Entergy Corp. 0.50%, 5/2/2022 (a)(b) | | | 784,000 | | | | 783,967 | | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc. 0.75%, 5/2/2022 (b) | | | 1,781,000 | | | | 1,780,885 | | |
McCormick & Co., Inc. 0.45%, 5/2/2022 (b) | | | 1,425,000 | | | | 1,424,945 | | |
Total Commercial Paper (Cost $5,491,902) | | | 5,491,700 | | |
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First Eagle Fund of America | Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Investment Companies — 0.0% (c) | |
JP Morgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Capital Shares, 0.32%, (d) (Cost $1,650) | | | 1,650 | | | | 1,650 | | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $5,493,552) | | | 5,493,350 | | |
Total Investments — 100.2% (Cost $388,498,088) | | | 429,264,683 | | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.2%) | | | (1,015,394 | ) | |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | 428,249,289 | | |
* Non-income producing security.
(a) Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A or section 4(a)2 of the Securities Act of 1933. Total value of all such securities at April 30, 2022 amounted to $1,188,949, which represents approximately 0.28% of net assets of the Fund.
(b) The rate shown was the current yield as of April 30, 2022.
(c) Represents less than 0.05% of net assets.
(d) Represents 7-day effective yield as of April 30, 2022.
Abbreviation
ADR — American Depositary Receipt
As of April 30, 2022, the gross unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments based on the aggregate cost of investment securities and derivative instruments, if applicable, for federal income tax purposes was as follows:
Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation | | $ | 63,533,655 | | |
Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation | | | (22,767,060 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 40,766,595 | | |
Federal income tax cost | | $ | 388,498,088 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund
Data as of April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investment Objective
The First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund seeks long-term growth of capital.
Average Annual Returns^ (%) | | | | | One-Year | | | | Since Inception | | |
First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund | | Class I | | | -6.72 | | | | -8.15 | | |
Russell 2000 Value Index | | | | | -6.59 | | | | -7.10 | | |
Russell 2000 Index | | | | | -16.87 | | | | -17.76 | | |
Sectors* (%) | |
Industrials | | | 21.2 | | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 15.1 | | |
Information Technology | | | 13.1 | | |
Energy | | | 9.5 | | |
Health Care | | | 9.0 | | |
Financials | | | 8.4 | | |
Materials | | | 5.0 | | |
Real Estate | | | 5.0 | | |
Consumer Staples | | | 2.6 | | |
Communication Services | | | 1.1 | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 10.0 | | |
^ Performance figures reflect certain fee waivers and/or expense limitations, without which returns may have been lower.
† Less than 0.05%.
* Asset Allocation and Sector percentages are based on total investments in the portfolio.
** Includes short-term commercial paper (0.0% of total investments) that settles in 90 days or less, long-term commercial paper (0.0% of total investments) that settles in 91 days or greater and other short-term investments (10.0% of total investments), such as U.S treasury bills or money market funds.
The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change at any time.
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First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund | Fund Overview
Growth of a $1,000,000 Initial Investment
Performance data quoted herein represents past performance and should not be considered indicative of future results. Performance data quoted herein does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the sale of Fund shares. The average annual returns shown above are historical and reflect changes in share price, reinvested dividends and are net of expenses.
Class I Shares require $1 million minimum investment and are offered without a sales charge. If a sales charge was included values would be lower.
The Russell 2000® Value Index is a widely followed, unmanaged index that measures the performance of small-cap value segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 2000® companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. The Russell 2000® Value Index is completely reconstituted annually. One cannot invest directly in an index.
The Russell 2000® Index is a widely followed, unmanaged index that measures the performance of the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe. The Russell 2000® Index is a subset of the Russell 3000® Index representing approximately 10% of the total market capitalization of that index. It includes approximately 2,000 of the smallest securities based on a combination of their market cap and current index membership. The Russell 2000® Index is completely reconstituted annually. One cannot invest directly in an index.
Top 10 Holdings* (%)
Allegiant Travel Co. (Airlines, United States) | | | 0.7 | | |
Air Lease Corp. (Trading Companies & Distributors, United States) | | | 0.7 | | |
Curtiss-Wright Corp. (Aerospace & Defense, United States) | | | 0.7 | | |
Ducommun, Inc. (Aerospace & Defense, United States) | | | 0.7 | | |
PBF Energy, Inc. (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels, United States) | | | 0.7 | | |
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Air Freight & Logistics, United States) | | | 0.7 | | |
II-VI, Inc. (Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components, United States) | | | 0.7 | | |
Pacira BioSciences, Inc. (Pharmaceuticals, United States) | | | 0.7 | | |
HCI Group, Inc. (Insurance, United States) | | | 0.7 | | |
Select Medical Holdings Corp. (Health Care Providers & Services, United States) | | | 0.7 | | |
Total | | | 7.0 | | |
* Holdings in cash, commercial paper and other short-term cash equivalents have been excluded.
Percentages are based on total net assets.
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First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund | Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks — 90.4% | |
Aerospace & Defense — 4.4% | |
AAR Corp.* | | | 40,408 | | | | 1,898,368 | | |
Astronics Corp.* | | | 188,447 | | | | 1,826,051 | | |
Curtiss-Wright Corp. | | | 20,461 | | | | 2,924,081 | | |
Ducommun, Inc.* | | | 56,969 | | | | 2,909,407 | | |
Hexcel Corp. | | | 35,474 | | | | 1,928,367 | | |
Kaman Corp. | | | 40,271 | | | | 1,570,972 | | |
Mercury Systems, Inc.* | | | 41,550 | | | | 2,318,074 | | |
Triumph Group, Inc.* | | | 93,690 | | | | 2,111,773 | | |
| | | 17,487,093 | | |
Air Freight & Logistics — 1.1% | |
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.* | | | 41,539 | | | | 2,863,698 | | |
Hub Group, Inc., Class A* | | | 10,156 | | | | 682,077 | | |
Radiant Logistics, Inc.* | | | 165,349 | | | | 954,064 | | |
| | | 4,499,839 | | |
Airlines — 1.4% | |
Allegiant Travel Co.* | | | 19,109 | | | | 2,965,526 | | |
JetBlue Airways Corp.* | | | 164,229 | | | | 1,808,161 | | |
Mesa Air Group, Inc.* | | | 223,637 | | | | 760,366 | | |
| | | 5,534,053 | | |
Auto Components — 1.3% | |
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The)* | | | 122,917 | | | | 1,637,254 | | |
Modine Manufacturing Co.* | | | 112,473 | | | | 888,537 | | |
Patrick Industries, Inc. | | | 36,050 | | | | 2,244,113 | | |
Superior Industries International, Inc.* | | | 182,013 | | | | 587,902 | | |
| | | 5,357,806 | | |
Automobiles — 0.4% | |
Harley-Davidson, Inc. | | | 48,472 | | | | 1,766,804 | | |
Banks — 2.8% | |
First Foundation, Inc. | | | 80,787 | | | | 1,795,087 | | |
Hilltop Holdings, Inc. | | | 75,833 | | | | 1,932,983 | | |
Independent Bank Group, Inc. | | | 36,486 | | | | 2,473,751 | | |
Seacoast Banking Corp. of Florida | | | 77,688 | | | | 2,524,860 | | |
Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc.* | | | 49,555 | | | | 2,545,145 | | |
| | | 11,271,826 | | |
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First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund | Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Beverages — 0.4% | |
MGP Ingredients, Inc. | | | 16,916 | | | | 1,544,938 | | |
Reed's, Inc.* | | | 117,127 | | | | 28,462 | | |
| | | 1,573,400 | | |
Biotechnology — 0.5% | |
CareDx, Inc.* | | | 64,406 | | | | 1,960,519 | | |
Building Products — 1.6% | |
American Woodmark Corp.* | | | 43,128 | | | | 2,020,547 | | |
Apogee Enterprises, Inc. | | | 7,416 | | | | 326,304 | | |
Gibraltar Industries, Inc.* | | | 53,368 | | | | 2,019,445 | | |
PGT Innovations, Inc.* | | | 57,389 | | | | 1,019,803 | | |
Quanex Building Products Corp. | | | 51,256 | | | | 985,140 | | |
| | | 6,371,239 | | |
Capital Markets — 2.0% | |
Ashford, Inc., REIT* | | | 49,314 | | | | 644,194 | | |
B Riley Financial, Inc. | | | 53,848 | | | | 2,431,775 | | |
Evercore, Inc., Class A | | | 21,401 | | | | 2,263,156 | | |
Moelis & Co., Class A | | | 57,758 | | | | 2,556,369 | | |
| | | 7,895,494 | | |
Chemicals — 2.6% | |
AdvanSix, Inc. | | | 33,792 | | | | 1,505,096 | | |
Huntsman Corp. | | | 57,250 | | | | 1,939,058 | | |
Intrepid Potash, Inc.* | | | 5,012 | | | | 383,819 | | |
Livent Corp.* | | | 96,472 | | | | 2,060,642 | | |
LSB Industries, Inc.* | | | 35,147 | | | | 752,497 | | |
Olin Corp. | | | 43,030 | | | | 2,469,922 | | |
Trecora Resources* | | | 74,141 | | | | 722,133 | | |
Tronox Holdings plc, Class A | | | 24,625 | | | | 423,550 | | |
| | | 10,256,717 | | |
Commercial Services & Supplies — 2.0% | |
Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc.* | | | 74,116 | | | | 2,023,367 | | |
IAA, Inc.* | | | 6,265 | | | | 229,612 | | |
Interface, Inc. | | | 78,440 | | | | 995,403 | | |
Performant Financial Corp.* | | | 341,117 | | | | 781,158 | | |
Quest Resource Holding Corp.* | | | 106,991 | | | | 586,311 | | |
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First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund | Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Commercial Services & Supplies — 2.0% (continued) | |
Steelcase, Inc., Class A | | | 142,964 | | | | 1,676,968 | | |
VSE Corp. | | | 43,142 | | | | 1,868,480 | | |
| | | 8,161,299 | | |
Communications Equipment — 3.2% | |
ADTRAN, Inc. | | | 65,720 | | | | 1,142,871 | | |
Aviat Networks, Inc.* | | | 65,318 | | | | 1,953,008 | | |
CalAmp Corp.* | | | 247,994 | | | | 1,356,527 | | |
Ceragon Networks Ltd. (Israel)* | | | 210,530 | | | | 402,112 | | |
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. | | | 79,686 | | | | 1,083,730 | | |
Digi International, Inc.* | | | 72,431 | | | | 1,370,395 | | |
DZS, Inc.* | | | 127,767 | | | | 1,544,703 | | |
Infinera Corp.* | | | 222,561 | | | | 1,711,494 | | |
PCTEL, Inc.* | | | 141,707 | | | | 603,672 | | |
Sierra Wireless, Inc. (Canada)* | | | 113,724 | | | | 1,786,604 | | |
| | | 12,955,116 | | |
Construction & Engineering — 1.3% | |
Arcosa, Inc. | | | 37,085 | | | | 1,985,160 | | |
Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives, Inc.* | | | 170,613 | | | | 1,595,231 | | |
Northwest Pipe Co.* | | | 46,608 | | | | 1,244,900 | | |
Orion Group Holdings, Inc.* | | | 98,003 | | | | 260,688 | | |
| | | 5,085,979 | | |
Diversified Consumer Services — 1.6% | |
American Public Education, Inc.* | | | 96,544 | | | | 1,876,815 | | |
Lincoln Educational Services Corp.* | | | 301,026 | | | | 2,152,336 | | |
Regis Corp.* | | | 575,460 | | | | 776,871 | | |
Universal Technical Institute, Inc.* | | | 131,818 | | | | 1,365,635 | | |
Zovio, Inc.* | | | 242,924 | | | | 177,286 | | |
| | | 6,348,943 | | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.1% | |
Ooma, Inc.* | | | 30,807 | | | | 395,562 | | |
Electrical Equipment — 1.2% | |
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.* | | | 136,335 | | | | 1,023,876 | | |
EnerSys | | | 27,167 | | | | 1,778,352 | | |
LSI Industries, Inc. | | | 151,271 | | | | 1,087,638 | | |
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Electrical Equipment — 1.2% (continued) | |
Orion Energy Systems, Inc.* | | | 258,837 | | | | 696,272 | | |
| | | 4,586,138 | | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 3.0% | |
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. | | | 34,886 | | | | 2,669,477 | | |
Avnet, Inc. | | | 12,164 | | | | 531,080 | | |
Fabrinet (Thailand)* | | | 23,941 | | | | 2,350,767 | | |
II-VI, Inc.* | | | 46,394 | | | | 2,839,777 | | |
Iteris, Inc.* | | | 407,323 | | | | 1,050,893 | | |
TTM Technologies, Inc.* | | | 142,430 | | | | 1,986,898 | | |
VIA Optronics AG, ADR (Germany)* | | | 122,117 | | | | 517,776 | | |
| | | 11,946,668 | | |
Energy Equipment & Services — 5.0% | |
Archrock, Inc. | | | 34,139 | | | | 297,351 | | |
DMC Global, Inc.* | | | 91,438 | | | | 1,827,846 | | |
Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.* | | | 154,744 | | | | 635,998 | | |
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. | | | 58,221 | | | | 2,679,913 | | |
Liberty Energy, Inc.* | | | 151,852 | | | | 2,450,891 | | |
Newpark Resources, Inc.* | | | 329,897 | | | | 1,151,340 | | |
NexTier Oilfield Solutions, Inc.* | | | 86,885 | | | | 958,341 | | |
NOV, Inc. | | | 89,341 | | | | 1,619,752 | | |
Oil States International, Inc.* | | | 316,658 | | | | 2,140,608 | | |
ProPetro Holding Corp.* | | | 123,391 | | | | 1,744,749 | | |
RPC, Inc.* | | | 190,249 | | | | 1,967,175 | | |
US Silica Holdings, Inc.* | | | 123,035 | | | | 2,285,990 | | |
| | | 19,759,954 | | |
Entertainment — 0.6% | |
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., Class A* | | | 161,722 | | | | 2,181,630 | | |
Marcus Corp. (The)* | | | 17,643 | | | | 277,524 | | |
| | | 2,459,154 | | |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 4.8% | |
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. | | | 89,975 | | | | 1,907,470 | | |
Armada Hoffler Properties, Inc. | | | 127,377 | | | | 1,725,958 | | |
Braemar Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | | | 325,455 | | | | 1,972,257 | | |
Chatham Lodging Trust* | | | 144,339 | | | | 2,072,708 | | |
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Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 4.8% (continued) | |
Diversified Healthcare Trust | | | 567,284 | | | | 1,276,389 | | |
Macerich Co. (The) | | | 65,393 | | | | 820,682 | | |
Park Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | | | 95,178 | | | | 1,875,959 | | |
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust | | | 41,781 | | | | 1,020,292 | | |
Physicians Realty Trust | | | 128,494 | | | | 2,202,387 | | |
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. | | | 140,998 | | | | 2,274,298 | | |
Whitestone REIT | | | 178,825 | | | | 2,172,724 | | |
| | | 19,321,124 | | |
Food & Staples Retailing — 0.7% | |
Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (The)* | | | 43,988 | | | | 1,609,961 | | |
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. | | | 52,222 | | | | 1,064,806 | | |
| | | 2,674,767 | | |
Food Products — 1.5% | |
Alico, Inc. | | | 41,479 | | | | 1,645,472 | | |
Ingredion, Inc. | | | 19,178 | | | | 1,632,240 | | |
Real Good Food Co., Inc. (The)* | | | 157,057 | | | | 1,124,528 | | |
Utz Brands, Inc. | | | 108,362 | | | | 1,530,071 | | |
| | | 5,932,311 | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 2.6% | |
Artivion, Inc.* | | | 74,083 | | | | 1,503,144 | | |
Bioventus, Inc., Class A* | | | 169,044 | | | | 2,033,599 | | |
Neuronetics, Inc.* | | | 247,169 | | | | 603,093 | | |
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics Holdings plc* | | | 92,690 | | | | 1,632,271 | | |
Orthofix Medical, Inc.* | | | 78,986 | | | | 2,448,566 | | |
SeaSpine Holdings Corp.* | | | 65,492 | | | | 609,731 | | |
Sientra, Inc.* | | | 422,091 | | | | 599,369 | | |
Tactile Systems Technology, Inc.* | | | 47,457 | | | | 801,074 | | |
| | | 10,230,847 | | |
Health Care Providers & Services — 5.1% | |
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.* | | | 19,820 | | | | 1,345,382 | | |
AdaptHealth Corp.* | | | 106,204 | | | | 1,344,543 | | |
Addus HomeCare Corp.* | | | 7,702 | | | | 649,124 | | |
Brookdale Senior Living, Inc.* | | | 374,015 | | | | 2,311,413 | | |
Community Health Systems, Inc.* | | | 259,482 | | | | 1,990,227 | | |
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Investments | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Health Care Providers & Services — 5.1% (continued) | |
Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.* | | | 39,772 | | | | 745,327 | | |
Option Care Health, Inc.* | | | 28,310 | | | | 845,903 | | |
Owens & Minor, Inc. | | | 65,822 | | | | 2,336,023 | | |
Patterson Cos., Inc. | | | 47,380 | | | | 1,457,883 | | |
Pennant Group, Inc. (The)* | | | 79,285 | | | | 1,299,481 | | |
RadNet, Inc.* | | | 69,579 | | | | 1,356,790 | | |
Select Medical Holdings Corp. | | | 119,115 | | | | 2,693,190 | | |
Surgery Partners, Inc.* | | | 38,451 | | | | 1,967,153 | | |
| | | 20,342,439 | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 2.9% | |
BJ's Restaurants, Inc.* | | | 62,851 | | | | 1,746,629 | | |
Cheesecake Factory, Inc. (The)* | | | 53,139 | | | | 1,961,361 | | |
Chuy's Holdings, Inc.* | | | 101,935 | | | | 2,549,394 | | |
Drive Shack, Inc.* | | | 689,565 | | | | 848,165 | | |
Noodles & Co.* | | | 142,428 | | | | 793,324 | | |
Potbelly Corp.* | | | 174,383 | | | | 1,123,027 | | |
Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc. | | | 45,663 | | | | 957,553 | | |
Six Flags Entertainment Corp.* | | | 37,357 | | | | 1,429,652 | | |
| | | 11,409,105 | | |
Household Durables — 3.7% | |
Beazer Homes USA, Inc.* | | | 125,286 | | | | 1,889,313 | | |
Cavco Industries, Inc.* | | | 8,856 | | | | 2,092,230 | | |
Century Communities, Inc. | | | 36,077 | | | | 1,901,979 | | |
Dixie Group, Inc. (The)* | | | 123,887 | | | | 341,928 | | |
LGI Homes, Inc.* | | | 22,528 | | | | 2,111,099 | | |
Skyline Champion Corp.* | | | 32,891 | | | | 1,678,756 | | |
Sonos, Inc.* | | | 30,057 | | | | 685,901 | | |
Toll Brothers, Inc. | | | 40,170 | | | | 1,862,683 | | |
Traeger, Inc.* | | | 167,218 | | | | 1,001,636 | | |
Tri Pointe Homes, Inc.* | | | 55,594 | | | | 1,149,128 | | |
| | | 14,714,653 | | |
Insurance — 1.5% | |
HCI Group, Inc. | | | 43,457 | | | | 2,785,159 | | |
Old Republic International Corp. | | | 74,357 | | | | 1,636,597 | | |
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First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund | Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Insurance — 1.5% (continued) | |
Stewart Information Services Corp. | | | 27,386 | | | | 1,413,118 | | |
| | | 5,834,874 | | |
Interactive Media & Services — 0.3% | |
Cars.com, Inc.* | | | 39,286 | | | | 436,861 | | |
QuinStreet, Inc.* | | | 83,381 | | | | 792,953 | | |
| | | 1,229,814 | | |
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail — 0.3% | |
CarParts.com, Inc.* | | | 178,269 | | | | 1,067,831 | | |
Leisure Products — 0.3% | |
Callaway Golf Co.* | | | 55,497 | | | | 1,217,604 | | |
Machinery — 3.3% | |
Astec Industries, Inc. | | | 14,620 | | | | 571,642 | | |
Blue Bird Corp.* | | | 53,281 | | | | 854,094 | | |
CIRCOR International, Inc.* | | | 86,782 | | | | 1,705,266 | | |
Columbus McKinnon Corp. | | | 50,568 | | | | 1,792,636 | | |
EnPro Industries, Inc. | | | 19,175 | | | | 1,787,302 | | |
Luxfer Holdings plc (United Kingdom) | | | 49,169 | | | | 793,588 | | |
Manitex International, Inc.* | | | 92,083 | | | | 710,881 | | |
Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. | | | 111,702 | | | | 1,071,222 | | |
Shyft Group, Inc. (The) | | | 16,725 | | | | 425,986 | | |
Trinity Industries, Inc. | | | 60,374 | | | | 1,674,775 | | |
Wabash National Corp. | | | 134,772 | | | | 1,928,587 | | |
| | | 13,315,979 | | |
Marine — 0.1% | |
Diana Shipping, Inc. (Greece) | | | 108,846 | | | | 507,222 | | |
Media — 0.1% | |
Marchex, Inc., Class B* | | | 289,814 | | | | 504,276 | | |
Metals & Mining — 2.4% | |
Carpenter Technology Corp. | | | 53,871 | | | | 2,056,795 | | |
Century Aluminum Co.* | | | 10,082 | | | | 170,083 | | |
Commercial Metals Co. | | | 40,069 | | | | 1,642,829 | | |
Ferroglobe plc* | | | 166,218 | | | | 1,072,106 | | |
Haynes International, Inc. | | | 32,409 | | | | 1,266,544 | | |
Hecla Mining Co. | | | 359,473 | | | | 1,872,854 | | |
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First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund | Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Metals & Mining — 2.4% (continued) | |
Olympic Steel, Inc. | | | 23,549 | | | | 808,437 | | |
TimkenSteel Corp.* | | | 30,241 | | | | 625,082 | | |
| | | 9,514,730 | | |
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 0.3% | |
Ladder Capital Corp. | | | 90,622 | | | | 1,032,185 | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 4.6% | |
Alto Ingredients, Inc.* | | | 390,215 | | | | 2,251,541 | | |
Ardmore Shipping Corp. (Ireland)* | | | 166,615 | | | | 1,038,011 | | |
Chesapeake Energy Corp. | | | 19,961 | | | | 1,637,201 | | |
Dorian LPG Ltd. | | | 93,555 | | | | 1,377,130 | | |
Earthstone Energy, Inc., Class A* | | | 189,783 | | | | 2,560,173 | | |
Matador Resources Co. | | | 44,426 | | | | 2,168,877 | | |
Navigator Holdings Ltd.* | | | 190,527 | | | | 2,480,662 | | |
PBF Energy, Inc., Class A* | | | 100,087 | | | | 2,908,528 | | |
SM Energy Co. | | | 59,327 | | | | 2,107,888 | | |
| | | 18,530,011 | | |
Paper & Forest Products — 0.1% | |
Glatfelter Corp. | | | 35,333 | | | | 388,663 | | |
Pharmaceuticals — 0.9% | |
Pacira BioSciences, Inc.* | | | 37,540 | | | | 2,799,358 | | |
Societal CDMO, Inc.* | | | 697,724 | | | | 948,904 | | |
| | | 3,748,262 | | |
Professional Services — 0.5% | |
GEE Group, Inc.* | | | 752,429 | | | | 479,674 | | |
TrueBlue, Inc.* | | | 64,537 | | | | 1,650,211 | | |
| | | 2,129,885 | | |
Real Estate Management & Development — 0.2% | |
Realogy Holdings Corp.* | | | 73,709 | | | | 807,851 | | |
Road & Rail — 0.9% | |
Daseke, Inc.* | | | 94,297 | | | | 792,095 | | |
Heartland Express, Inc. | | | 131,796 | | | | 1,818,785 | | |
US Xpress Enterprises, Inc., Class A* | | | 249,518 | | | | 825,904 | | |
| | | 3,436,784 | | |
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First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund | Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 5.2% | |
Alpha & Omega Semiconductor Ltd.* | | | 46,645 | | | | 2,001,071 | | |
Amkor Technology, Inc. | | | 134,419 | | | | 2,528,421 | | |
Amtech Systems, Inc.* | | | 67,922 | | | | 618,770 | | |
Axcelis Technologies, Inc.* | | | 6,272 | | | | 341,510 | | |
Cohu, Inc.* | | | 84,895 | | | | 2,254,811 | | |
Diodes, Inc.* | | | 8,363 | | | | 610,750 | | |
FormFactor, Inc.* | | | 48,469 | | | | 1,847,154 | | |
Ichor Holdings Ltd.* | | | 68,659 | | | | 1,998,664 | | |
inTEST Corp.* | | | 164,490 | | | | 1,304,406 | | |
Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. (Singapore) | | | 45,471 | | | | 2,110,309 | | |
NeoPhotonics Corp.* | | | 39,386 | | | | 596,304 | | |
Onto Innovation, Inc.* | | | 12,431 | | | | 884,341 | | |
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.* | | | 59,225 | | | | 1,846,043 | | |
Veeco Instruments, Inc.* | | | 83,410 | | | | 1,911,757 | | |
| | | 20,854,311 | | |
Software — 1.8% | |
A10 Networks, Inc. | | | 50,604 | | | | 722,625 | | |
Avaya Holdings Corp.* | | | 91,639 | | | | 847,661 | | |
Everbridge, Inc.* | | | 34,414 | | | | 1,483,243 | | |
InterDigital, Inc. | | | 12,555 | | | | 713,752 | | |
Kaleyra, Inc. (Italy)* | | | 232,984 | | | | 1,358,297 | | |
SecureWorks Corp., Class A* | | | 173,513 | | | | 1,915,583 | | |
| | | 7,041,161 | | |
Specialty Retail — 3.5% | |
Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. | | | 41,702 | | | | 1,557,987 | | |
America's Car-Mart, Inc.* | | | 33,068 | | | | 2,673,548 | | |
Conn's, Inc.* | | | 143,574 | | | | 2,246,933 | | |
Container Store Group, Inc. (The)* | | | 156,141 | | | | 1,194,479 | | |
Kirkland's, Inc.* | | | 75,051 | | | | 542,619 | | |
Lithia Motors, Inc. | | | 2,694 | | | | 762,752 | | |
LL Flooring Holdings, Inc.* | | | 76,230 | | | | 1,052,736 | | |
Sonic Automotive, Inc., Class A | | | 19,781 | | | | 841,681 | | |
Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings, Inc.* | | | 178,989 | | | | 1,720,084 | | |
Zumiez, Inc.* | | | 38,446 | | | | 1,408,277 | | |
| | | 14,001,096 | | |
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First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund | Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 1.2% | |
Lakeland Industries, Inc.* | | | 45,270 | | | | 732,468 | | |
Skechers USA, Inc., Class A* | | | 51,220 | | | | 1,961,726 | | |
Unifi, Inc.* | | | 135,689 | | | | 1,990,558 | | |
| | | 4,684,752 | | |
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance — 1.9% | |
Axos Financial, Inc.* | | | 55,706 | | | | 2,110,143 | | |
MGIC Investment Corp. | | | 75,872 | | | | 990,888 | | |
NMI Holdings, Inc., Class A* | | | 49,345 | | | | 906,961 | | |
Radian Group, Inc. | | | 51,500 | | | | 1,101,585 | | |
Walker & Dunlop, Inc. | | | 21,261 | | | | 2,546,218 | | |
| | | 7,655,795 | | |
Trading Companies & Distributors — 3.2% | |
Air Lease Corp. | | | 72,961 | | | | 2,938,869 | | |
Herc Holdings, Inc. | | | 19,236 | | | | 2,458,746 | | |
NOW, Inc.* | | | 102,976 | | | | 1,122,438 | | |
Titan Machinery, Inc.* | | | 67,176 | | | | 1,584,010 | | |
Univar Solutions, Inc.* | | | 72,919 | | | | 2,123,401 | | |
WESCO International, Inc.* | | | 19,553 | | | | 2,410,103 | | |
| | | 12,637,567 | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $391,719,988) | | | 360,439,502 | | |
Master Limited Partnerships — 0.4% | |
Trading Companies & Distributors — 0.4% | |
Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors LLC (Cost $1,840,239) | | | 75,745 | | | | 1,627,760 | | |
| | Number of Rights | | | |
Rights — 0.0% (a) | |
IT Services — 0.0% (a) | |
Flexion, Inc., CVR*‡ (Cost $27,801) | | | 44,841 | | | | — | | |
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First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund | Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Short-Term Investments — 10.0% | |
Investment Companies — 10.0% | |
JP Morgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Capital Shares, 0.32%, (b) (Cost $39,753,936) | | | 39,753,936 | | | | 39,753,936 | | |
Total Investments — 100.8% (Cost $433,341,964) | | | 401,821,198 | | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.8%) | | | (3,050,631 | ) | |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | 398,770,567 | | |
* Non-income producing security.
‡ Value determined using significant unobservable inputs.
(a) Represents less than 0.05% of net assets.
(b) Represents 7-day effective yield as of April 30, 2022.
Abbreviations
ADR — American Depositary Receipt
CVR — Contingent Value Rights
REIT — Real Estate Investment Trust
As of April 30, 2022, the gross unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments based on the aggregate cost of investment securities and derivative instruments, if applicable, for federal income tax purposes was as follows:
Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation | | $ | 17,036,383 | | |
Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation | | | (48,557,149 | ) | |
Net unrealized depreciation | | $ | (31,520,766 | ) | |
Federal income tax cost | | $ | 433,341,964 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund
Data as of April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investment Objective
The First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund seeks long-term growth of capital.
Average Annual Returns^ (%) | | | | | | For the Period 11/30/21† – 4/30/22 | |
First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund | | Class I | | | 3.90 | | |
MSCI World Index | | | | | | | | | | | -9.32 | | |
Consumer Price Index +400bps | | | | | | | | | | | 3.70 | | |
Sectors* (%) | |
Materials | | | 22.1 | | |
Real Estate | | | 20.3 | | |
Energy | | | 20.2 | | |
Industrials | | | 10.1 | | |
Commodities | | | 9.8 | | |
Utilities | | | 6.8 | | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 3.4 | | |
Communication Services | | | 1.8 | | |
Investment Funds | | | 1.5 | | |
Health Care | | | 1.0 | | |
Consumer Staples | | | 1.0 | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 2.0 | | |
^ Performance figures reflect certain fee waivers and/or expense limitations, without which returns may have been lower.
† Commencement of operations.
* Asset Allocation and Sector percentages are based on total investments in the portfolio.
** Includes short-term commercial paper (0.0% of total investments) that settles in 90 days or less, long-term commercial paper (0.0% of total investments) that settles in 91 days or greater and other short-term investments (2.0% of total investments), such as U.S treasury bills or money market funds.
The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change at any time.
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First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund | Fund Overview
Growth of a $10,000 Initial Investment
Performance data quoted herein represents past performance and should not be considered indicative of future results. Performance data quoted herein does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the sale of Fund shares. The average annual returns shown above are historical and reflect changes in share price, reinvested dividends and are net of expenses.
Class I Shares require $1 million minimum investment and are offered without a sales charge. If a sales charge was included values would be lower.
The MSCI World Index is a widely followed, unmanaged group of stocks from 23 developed market countries. The index provides total returns in U.S. dollars with net dividends reinvested. One cannot invest directly in an index. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) represents the change in price of all goods and services purchased for consumption by urban households.
Top 10 Holdings* (%)
Gold bullion** (Precious Metal) | | | 9.8 | | |
Nutrien Ltd. (Chemicals, Canada) | | | 2.8 | | |
Chevron Corp. (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels, United States) | | | 2.7 | | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels, United States) | | | 2.6 | | |
American Homes 4 Rent (Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), United States) | | | 2.4 | | |
Schlumberger NV (Energy Equipment & Services, United States) | | | 2.3 | | |
United Utilities Group plc (Water Utilities, United Kingdom) | | | 2.3 | | |
Glencore plc (Metals & Mining, Australia) | | | 2.2 | | |
Imperial Oil Ltd. (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels, Canada) | | | 2.1 | | |
NOV, Inc. (Energy Equipment & Services, United States) | | | 2.1 | | |
Total | | | 31.3 | | |
* Holdings in cash, commercial paper and other short-term cash equivalents have been excluded.
**The Fund invests in gold and precious metals through investment in a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands (the "Subsidiary"). Gold Bullion and commodities include the Fund's investment in the Subsidiary.
Percentages are based on total net assets.
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First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks — 84.3% | |
Australia — 2.2% | |
Glencore plc* | | | 34,433 | | | | 212,165 | | |
Belgium — 0.7% | |
Shurgard Self Storage SA | | | 1,182 | | | | 68,398 | | |
Brazil — 1.0% | |
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. | | | 2,135 | | | | 95,694 | | |
Canada — 11.0% | |
Barrick Gold Corp. | | | 3,409 | | | | 76,027 | | |
Canadian National Railway Co. | | | 1,317 | | | | 154,884 | | |
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. | | | 1,820 | | | | 133,130 | | |
Franco-Nevada Corp. | | | 967 | | | | 146,241 | | |
Imperial Oil Ltd. | | | 4,115 | | | | 207,183 | | |
Nutrien Ltd. | | | 2,768 | | | | 272,006 | | |
StorageVault Canada, Inc. | | | 14,240 | | | | 74,268 | | |
| | | 1,063,739 | | |
Faroe Islands — 1.1% | |
Bakkafrost P/F* | | | 1,482 | | | | 101,751 | | |
France — 0.9% | |
Air Liquide SA | | | 510 | | | | 88,234 | | |
Germany — 0.9% | |
FUCHS PETROLUB SE (Preference) | | | 2,786 | | | | 87,874 | | |
Hong Kong — 3.4% | |
CK Asset Holdings Ltd. | | | 21,500 | | | | 145,752 | | |
Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd. | | | 29,700 | | | | 138,549 | | |
Hysan Development Co. Ltd. | | | 16,000 | | | | 47,203 | | |
| | | 331,504 | | |
Ireland — 1.1% | |
CRH plc | | | 2,716 | | | | 107,349 | | |
Israel — 1.1% | |
ICL Group Ltd. | | | 9,803 | | | | 107,539 | | |
Japan — 4.0% | |
Kansai Paint Co. Ltd. | | | 3,300 | | | | 45,447 | | |
Komatsu Ltd. | | | 8,700 | | | | 195,807 | | |
Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd. | | | 5,400 | | | | 78,660 | | |
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd. | | | 500 | | | | 68,717 | | |
| | | 388,631 | | |
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First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Mexico — 1.3% | |
Grupo Mexico SAB de CV, Series B | | | 26,288 | | | | 123,050 | | |
Netherlands — 1.0% | |
Shell plc | | | 3,535 | | | | 95,447 | | |
Russia — 0.0% (a) | |
Alrosa PJSC‡ | | | 48,132 | | | | — | | |
Singapore — 1.7% | |
UOL Group Ltd.* | | | 30,900 | | | | 162,366 | | |
South Africa — 1.7% | |
Anglo American plc | | | 3,804 | | | | 168,483 | | |
Spain — 1.6% | |
Aena SME SA* (b) | | | 1,123 | | | | 159,364 | | |
United Kingdom — 6.1% | |
Berkeley Group Holdings plc* | | | 1,646 | | | | 83,479 | | |
Big Yellow Group plc, REIT | | | 3,506 | | | | 63,360 | | |
Great Portland Estates plc, REIT | | | 4,688 | | | | 39,820 | | |
Severn Trent plc | | | 4,679 | | | | 183,892 | | |
United Utilities Group plc | | | 15,387 | | | | 221,118 | | |
| | | 591,669 | | |
United States — 43.5% | |
American Homes 4 Rent, Class A, REIT | | | 5,881 | | | | 232,946 | | |
Ball Corp. | | | 564 | | | | 45,774 | | |
Boston Properties, Inc., REIT | | | 796 | | | | 93,610 | | |
Caterpillar, Inc. | | | 427 | | | | 89,901 | | |
Charter Communications, Inc., Class A* | | | 261 | | | | 111,836 | | |
Chevron Corp. | | | 1,700 | | | | 266,339 | | |
Comcast Corp., Class A | | | 1,634 | | | | 64,968 | | |
Cummins, Inc. | | | 380 | | | | 71,892 | | |
Deere & Co. | | | 214 | | | | 80,796 | | |
Douglas Emmett, Inc., REIT | | | 4,727 | | | | 139,257 | | |
DR Horton, Inc. | | | 1,046 | | | | 72,791 | | |
EOG Resources, Inc. | | | 642 | | | | 74,960 | | |
Equinix, Inc., REIT | | | 172 | | | | 123,682 | | |
Equity Residential, REIT | | | 2,240 | | | | 182,560 | | |
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First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
United States — 43.5% (continued) | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | | | 2,926 | | | | 249,441 | | |
HCA Healthcare, Inc. | | | 475 | | | | 101,911 | | |
Home Depot, Inc. (The) | | | 576 | | | | 173,030 | | |
IDACORP, Inc. | | | 928 | | | | 97,607 | | |
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. | | | 112 | | | | 39,673 | | |
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc., REIT | | | 704 | | | | 138,463 | | |
National Energy Services Reunited Corp.* | | | 9,548 | | | | 63,876 | | |
Newmont Corp. | | | 1,115 | | | | 81,228 | | |
NOV, Inc. | | | 11,312 | | | | 205,087 | | |
Phillips 66 | | | 1,455 | | | | 126,236 | | |
PPG Industries, Inc. | | | 724 | | | | 92,665 | | |
Royal Gold, Inc. | | | 1,235 | | | | 161,143 | | |
RPM International, Inc. | | | 1,657 | | | | 137,365 | | |
SBA Communications Corp., REIT | | | 579 | | | | 200,977 | | |
Schlumberger NV | | | 5,745 | | | | 224,112 | | |
Terreno Realty Corp., REIT | | | 708 | | | | 51,507 | | |
UGI Corp. | | | 4,828 | | | | 165,600 | | |
Union Pacific Corp. | | | 418 | | | | 97,933 | | |
Williams Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 4,768 | | | | 163,495 | | |
| | | 4,222,661 | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $8,090,019) | | | 8,175,918 | | |
| | Ounces | | | |
Commodities — 9.8% | |
Gold bullion* (Cost $893,007) | | | 501 | | | | 949,743 | | |
| | Shares | | | |
Master Limited Partnerships — 3.0% | |
United States — 3.0% | |
Enterprise Products Partners LP | | | 5,882 | | | | 152,403 | | |
Magellan Midstream Partners LP | | | 2,849 | | | | 138,034 | | |
Total Master Limited Partnerships (Cost $262,412) | | | 290,437 | | |
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First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
Investments | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Exchange Traded Funds — 1.5% | |
United States iShares Gold Trust* (Cost $133,938) | | | 3,926 | | | | 141,493 | | |
Short-Term Investments — 2.0% | |
Investment Companies — 2.0% | |
JP Morgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Capital Shares 0.32% (c)(Cost $197,550) | | | 197,550 | | | | 197,550 | | |
Total Investments — 100.6% (Cost $9,576,926) | | | 9,755,141 | | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.6)% | | | (56,551 | ) | |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | 9,698,590 | | |
* Non-income producing security.
‡ Value determined using significant unobservable inputs.
(a) Represents less than 0.05% of net assets.
(b) Security exempt from registration pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933. Regulation S applies to securities offerings that are made outside of the United States and do not involve direct selling efforts in the United States and as such may have restrictions on resale.
(c) Represents 7-day effective yield as of April 30, 2022.
As of April 30, 2022, the gross unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments based on the aggregate cost of investment securities and derivative instruments, if applicable, for federal income tax purposes was as follows:
Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation | | $ | 792,932 | | |
Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation | | | (614,717 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 178,215 | | |
Federal income tax cost | | $ | 9,576,926 | | |
Abbreviations
PJSC — Public Joint Stock Company
Preference — A special type of equity investment that shares in the earnings of the company, has limited voting rights, and may have a dividend preference. Preference shares may also have liquidation preference.
REIT — Real Estate Investment Trust
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities
| | First Eagle Global Fund* | | First Eagle Overseas Fund* | |
Assets | |
Investments, at Cost (Note 1) | |
Investments in non-affiliates | | $ | 28,613,871,667 | | | $ | 8,596,423,175 | | |
Investments in affiliates | | | 2,071,475,812 | | | | 356,119,085 | | |
Gold bullion | | | 3,015,662,623 | | | | 721,634,121 | | |
Silver bullion | | | — | | | | — | | |
Investments, at Value (Note 1) | |
Investments in non-affiliates | | | 39,614,561,564 | | | | 10,799,033,683 | | |
Investments in affiliates | | | 2,241,328,800 | | | | 491,056,387 | | |
Gold bullion | | | 5,402,173,511 | | | | 1,462,847,909 | | |
Silver bullion | | | — | | | | — | | |
Cash | | | — | | | | — | | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | 29,587,190 | | | | 16,450,417 | | |
Receivable for investment securities sold | | | 3,644,705 | | | | 1,495,573 | | |
Foreign tax reclaims receivable | | | 33,988,046 | | | | 20,080,668 | | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 72,761,655 | | | | 14,234,327 | | |
Accrued interest and dividends receivable | | | 114,860,824 | | | | 68,244,781 | | |
Investment for trustee deferred compensation plan (Note 2) | | | 5,992,071 | | | | 3,582,502 | | |
Other assets | | | 17,072,592 | | | | 127,706 | | |
Total Assets | | | 47,535,970,958 | | | | 12,877,153,953 | | |
Liabilities | |
Investment advisory fees payable (Note 2) | | | 30,505,412 | | | | 8,219,663 | | |
Due to custodian | | | 608,543 | | | | 295,778 | | |
Payable for investment securities purchased | | | 7,567,609 | | | | 2,996,184 | | |
Distribution fees payable (Note 3) | | | 4,427,434 | | | | 439,588 | | |
Administrative fees payable (Note 2) | | | 770,938 | | | | 237,636 | | |
Trustee deferred compensation plan (Note 2) | | | 5,992,071 | | | | 3,582,502 | | |
Service fees payable (Note 3) | | | 474,585 | | | | 27,717 | | |
Trustee fees payable | | | 297,641 | | | | 62,020 | | |
IRS compliance fees for foreign withholding tax claims payable | | | 20,941,890 | | | | 34,796,781 | | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | 4,205,880 | | | | 2,482,399 | | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | 24,819,666 | | | | 8,655,853 | | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | | 12,743,990 | | | | 4,683,348 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 113,355,659 | | | | 66,479,469 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 47,422,615,299 | | | $ | 12,810,674,484 | | |
Net Assets Consist of | |
Capital stock (par value, $0.001 per share) | | | 772,443 | | | | 525,487 | | |
Capital surplus | | | 33,181,002,282 | | | | 10,026,409,571 | | |
Total distributable earnings (losses) | | | 14,240,840,574 | | | | 2,783,739,426 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 47,422,615,299 | | | $ | 12,810,674,484 | | |
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April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
| | First Eagle U.S. Value Fund* | | First Eagle Gold Fund* | |
Assets | |
Investments, at Cost (Note 1) | |
Investments in non-affiliates | | $ | 664,559,708 | | | $ | 1,068,567,928 | | |
Investments in affiliates | | | — | | | | 44,731,275 | | |
Gold bullion | | | 79,442,806 | | | | 348,240,639 | | |
Silver bullion | | | — | | | | 41,203,976 | | |
Investments, at Value (Note 1) | |
Investments in non-affiliates | | | 1,071,985,479 | | | | 1,582,113,418 | | |
Investments in affiliates | | | — | | | | 77,837,278 | | |
Gold bullion | | | 139,441,063 | | | | 499,685,038 | | |
Silver bullion | | | — | | | | 63,204,377 | | |
Cash | | | — | | | | 3,730 | | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | — | | | | — | | |
Receivable for investment securities sold | | | — | | | | 119,771,298 | | |
Foreign tax reclaims receivable | | | — | | | | — | | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 1,746,076 | | | | 8,502,978 | | |
Accrued interest and dividends receivable | | | 1,106,825 | | | | 1,026,895 | | |
Investment for trustee deferred compensation plan (Note 2) | | | 3,991,184 | | | | 249,716 | | |
Other assets | | | 80,331 | | | | 93,311 | | |
Total Assets | | | 1,218,350,958 | | | | 2,352,488,039 | | |
Liabilities | |
Investment advisory fees payable (Note 2) | | | 785,226 | | | | 1,508,032 | | |
Due to custodian | | | 46,864 | | | | — | | |
Payable for investment securities purchased | | | 9,709 | | | | 40,697,230 | | |
Distribution fees payable (Note 3) | | | 155,005 | | | | 232,766 | | |
Administrative fees payable (Note 2) | | | 80,208 | | | | 79,384 | | |
Trustee deferred compensation plan (Note 2) | | | 3,991,184 | | | | 249,716 | | |
Service fees payable (Note 3) | | | 9,675 | | | | 31,670 | | |
Trustee fees payable | | | 15,849 | | | | 3,367 | | |
IRS compliance fees for foreign withholding tax claims payable | | | — | | | | — | | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | — | | | | — | | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | 321,195 | | | | 17,416,212 | | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | | 477,311 | | | | 827,691 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 5,892,226 | | | | 61,046,068 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 1,212,458,732 | | | $ | 2,291,441,971 | | |
Net Assets Consist of | |
Capital stock (par value, $0.001 per share) | | | 61,594 | | | | 93,208 | | |
Capital surplus | | | 678,594,591 | | | | 2,287,714,785 | | |
Total distributable earnings (losses) | | | 533,802,547 | | | | 3,633,978 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 1,212,458,732 | | | $ | 2,291,441,971 | | |
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
| | First Eagle Global Fund* | | First Eagle Overseas Fund* | |
Class A | |
Net assets | | $ | 13,989,835,880 | | | $ | 1,665,722,711 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 228,372,469 | | | | 69,779,448 | | |
Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share | | $ | 61.26 | | | $ | 23.87 | | |
Offering price per share (NAV per share plus maximum sales charge)** | | $ | 64.48 | (1) | | $ | 25.13 | (1) | |
Class C | |
Net assets | | $ | 2,168,961,400 | | | $ | 126,795,907 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 36,770,191 | | | | 5,553,287 | | |
Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share | | | 58.99 | | | | 22.83 | | |
Redemption proceeds per share (NAV per share less maximum contingent deferred sale charge)(2) | | $ | 58.40 | | | $ | 22.60 | | |
Class I | |
Net assets | | $ | 29,154,903,803 | | | $ | 9,591,075,895 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 473,090,155 | | | | 391,852,031 | | |
Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share | | $ | 61.63 | | | $ | 24.48 | | |
Class R3 | |
Net assets | | $ | 7,979,759 | | | $ | 427,253 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 130,292 | | | | 17,514 | | |
Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share | | $ | 61.25 | | | $ | 24.39 | | |
Class R4 | |
Net assets | | $ | 2,472,624 | | | $ | 20,521,444 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 40,149 | | | | 840,660 | | |
Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share | | $ | 61.59 | | | $ | 24.41 | | |
Class R5 | |
Net assets | | $ | 105,950 | | | $ | 37,541 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 1,744 | | | | 1,540 | | |
Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share | | $ | 60.76 | | | $ | 24.39 | | |
Class R6 | |
Net assets | | $ | 2,098,355,883 | | | $ | 1,406,093,733 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 34,038,032 | | | | 57,442,455 | | |
Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share | | $ | 61.65 | | | $ | 24.48 | | |
* First Eagle Global Fund, First Eagle Overseas Fund, First Eagle U.S. Value Fund and First Eagle Gold Fund financial statements are shown on a consolidated basis and includes the balances of the First Eagle Global Cayman Fund, Ltd., First Eagle Overseas Cayman Fund, Ltd., First Eagle U.S. Value Cayman Fund, Ltd., and First Eagle Gold Cayman Fund, Ltd., respectively.
** A contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 1.00% may apply on redemptions of Class A shares made within 18 months following a purchase of $1,000,000 or more without an initial sales charge.
(1) The maximum sales charge is 5.00% for Class A shares. Classes C, I, R3, R4, R5 and R6 have no front-end sales charges.
(2) The maximum CDSC is 1.00% for Class C shares, which is charged on the lesser of the original purchase price or the current market value at the time of sale. This pertains to shares sold or redeemed within the first year of purchase.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
| | First Eagle U.S. Value Fund* | | First Eagle Gold Fund* | |
Class A | |
Net assets | | $ | 582,995,867 | | | $ | 625,681,734 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 29,868,400 | | | | 25,819,235 | | |
Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share | | $ | 19.52 | | | $ | 24.23 | | |
Offering price per share (NAV per share plus maximum sales charge)** | | $ | 20.55 | (1) | | $ | 25.51 | (1) | |
Class C | |
Net assets | | $ | 43,411,122 | | | $ | 143,852,768 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 2,345,661 | | | | 6,512,237 | | |
Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share | | | 18.51 | | | | 22.09 | | |
Redemption proceeds per share (NAV per share less maximum contingent deferred sale charge)(2) | | $ | 18.32 | | | $ | 21.87 | | |
Class I | |
Net assets | | $ | 559,744,276 | | | $ | 1,391,151,213 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 28,061,177 | | | | 55,654,684 | | |
Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share | | $ | 19.95 | | | $ | 25.00 | | |
Class R3 | |
Net assets | | $ | 68,314 | | | $ | 1,147,226 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 3,432 | | | | 46,069 | | |
Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share | | $ | 19.90 | | | $ | 24.90 | | |
Class R4 | |
Net assets | | $ | 12,376 | | | $ | 1,686,584 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 622 | | | | 67,283 | | |
Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share | | $ | 19.90 | | | $ | 25.07 | | |
Class R5 | |
Net assets | | $ | 79,944 | | | $ | 714,575 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 4,018 | | | | 28,560 | | |
Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share | | $ | 19.89 | | | $ | 25.02 | | |
Class R6 | |
Net assets | | $ | 26,146,833 | | | $ | 127,207,871 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 1,310,962 | | | | 5,079,546 | | |
Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share | | $ | 19.94 | | | $ | 25.04 | | |
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
| | First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund | | First Eagle High Income Fund | |
Assets | |
Investments, at Cost (Note 1) | |
Investments in non-affiliates | | $ | 1,162,201,281 | | | $ | 209,836,518 | | |
Gold bullion | | | 69,667,432 | | | | — | | |
Investments, at Value (Note 1) | |
Investments in non-affiliates | | | 1,234,795,472 | | | | 196,079,311 | | |
Gold bullion | | | 106,944,792 | | | | — | | |
Cash | | | — | | | | 47,500 | | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | 955,341 | | | | — | | |
Receivable for investment securities sold | | | 768,352 | | | | — | | |
Foreign tax reclaims receivable | | | 2,222,413 | | | | — | | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 25,176,127 | | | | 49,030 | | |
Accrued interest and dividends receivable | | | 9,263,459 | | | | 2,868,152 | | |
Due from custodian | | | — | | | | — | | |
Investment for trustee deferred compensation plan (Note 2) | | | 643,290 | | | | 258,821 | | |
Other assets | | | 9,594 | | | | 1,926 | | |
Total Assets | | | 1,380,778,840 | | | | 199,304,740 | | |
Liabilities | |
Investment advisory fees payable (Note 2) | | | 848,601 | | | | 75,016 | | |
Option contracts written, at value (premiums received $1,035,894, $—, $— and $—, respectively) | | | 948,052 | | | | — | | |
Due to custodian | | | — | | | | — | | |
Payable for investment securities purchased | | | 2,265,732 | | | | — | | |
Distribution fees payable (Note 3) | | | 189,305 | | | | 22,865 | | |
Administrative fees payable (Note 2) | | | 56,575 | | | | 8,335 | | |
Trustee deferred compensation plan (Note 2) | | | 643,290 | | | | 258,821 | | |
Service fees payable (Note 3) | | | 27,833 | | | | 2,283 | | |
Trustee fees payable | | | 11,249 | | | | 1,745 | | |
IRS compliance fees for foreign withholding tax claims payable | | | 276,252 | | | | — | | |
Payable for distributions to shareholders | | | 474,105 | | | | 105,033 | | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | 162,614 | | | | — | | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | 1,408,195 | | | | 296,190 | | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | | 458,746 | | | | 259,913 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 7,770,549 | | | | 1,030,201 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 1,373,008,291 | | | $ | 198,274,539 | | |
Net Assets Consist of | |
Capital stock (par value, $0.001 per share) | | | 109,985 | | | | 24,087 | | |
Capital surplus | | | 1,252,763,810 | | | | 325,989,728 | | |
Total distributable earnings (losses) | | | 120,134,496 | | | | (127,739,276 | ) | |
Net Assets | | $ | 1,373,008,291 | | | $ | 198,274,539 | | |
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April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
| | First Eagle Fund of America | | First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund | |
Assets | |
Investments, at Cost (Note 1) | |
Investments in non-affiliates | | $ | 388,498,088 | | | $ | 433,341,964 | | |
Gold bullion | | | — | | | | — | | |
Investments, at Value (Note 1) | |
Investments in non-affiliates | | | 429,264,683 | | | | 401,821,198 | | |
Gold bullion | | | — | | | | — | | |
Cash | | | — | | | | 88 | | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | — | | | | — | | |
Receivable for investment securities sold | | | — | | | | 682,023 | | |
Foreign tax reclaims receivable | | | 73,996 | | | | — | | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 75,171 | | | | 5,012,962 | | |
Accrued interest and dividends receivable | | | 104,486 | | | | 70,251 | | |
Due from custodian | | | — | | | | 121,848 | | |
Investment for trustee deferred compensation plan (Note 2) | | | 1,712,128 | | | | — | | |
Other assets | | | 80,775 | | | | 69,058 | | |
Total Assets | | | 431,311,239 | | | | 407,777,428 | | |
Liabilities | |
Investment advisory fees payable (Note 2) | | | 187,939 | | | | 266,211 | | |
Option contracts written, at value (premiums received $1,035,894, $—, $— and $—, respectively) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Due to custodian | | | 29,904 | | | | — | | |
Payable for investment securities purchased | | | — | | | | 8,563,169 | | |
Distribution fees payable (Note 3) | | | 77,616 | | | | 5,671 | | |
Administrative fees payable (Note 2) | | | 51,540 | | | | 262 | | |
Trustee deferred compensation plan (Note 2) | | | 1,712,128 | | | | — | | |
Service fees payable (Note 3) | | | 5,318 | | | | — | | |
Trustee fees payable | | | 28,180 | | | | — | | |
IRS compliance fees for foreign withholding tax claims payable | | | — | | | | — | | |
Payable for distributions to shareholders | | | — | | | | — | | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | — | | | | — | | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | 345,384 | | | | 168,130 | | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | | 623,941 | | | | 3,418 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 3,061,950 | | | | 9,006,861 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 428,249,289 | | | $ | 398,770,567 | | |
Net Assets Consist of | |
Capital stock (par value, $0.001 per share) | | | 19,676 | | | | 44,289 | | |
Capital surplus | | | 367,076,315 | | | | 430,058,572 | | |
Total distributable earnings (losses) | | | 61,153,298 | | | | (31,332,294 | ) | |
Net Assets | | $ | 428,249,289 | | | $ | 398,770,567 | | |
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
| | First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund | | First Eagle High Income Fund | |
Class A | |
Net assets | | $ | 510,398,117 | | | $ | 76,679,128 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 40,806,538 | | | | 9,317,338 | | |
Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share | | $ | 12.51 | | | $ | 8.23 | | |
Offering price per share (NAV per share plus maximum sales charge)* | | $ | 13.17 | (1) | | $ | 8.62 | (2) | |
Class C | |
Net assets | | $ | 128,625,126 | | | $ | 10,064,870 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 10,209,117 | | | | 1,224,028 | | |
Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share | | | 12.60 | | | | 8.22 | | |
Redemption proceeds per share (NAV per share less maximum contingent deferred sale charge)(3) | | $ | 12.47 | | | $ | 8.14 | | |
Class I | |
Net assets | | $ | 698,412,915 | | | $ | 110,114,459 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 56,106,774 | | | | 13,373,286 | | |
Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share | | $ | 12.45 | | | $ | 8.23 | | |
Class R3 | |
Net assets | | $ | 59,756 | | | $ | 436,570 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 4,781 | | | | 52,995 | | |
Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share | | $ | 12.50 | | | $ | 8.24 | | |
Class R4 | |
Net assets | | $ | 27,602 | | | $ | 10,314 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 2,214 | | | | 1,252 | | |
Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share | | $ | 12.46 | | | $ | 8.24 | | |
Class R5 | |
Net assets | | $ | 11,524 | | | $ | 10,460 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 925 | | | | 1,271 | | |
Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share | | $ | 12.47 | | | $ | 8.23 | | |
Class R6 | |
Net assets | | $ | 35,473,251 | | | $ | 958,738 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 2,854,186 | | | | 116,435 | | |
Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share | | $ | 12.43 | | | $ | 8.23 | | |
* A contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% may apply on redemptions of Class A shares made within 18 months following a purchase of $1,000,000 or more without an initial sales charge. With respect to the First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund and the First Eagle High Income Fund, a contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% may apply on certain redemptions of Class A shares made within 18 months following a purchase of $250,000 or more without an initial sales charge.
(1) The maximum sales charge is 5.00% for Class A shares. Classes C, I, R3, R4, R5 and R6 have no front-end sales charges.
(2) The maximum sales charge is 4.50% for Class A shares. Classes C, I, R3, R4, R5 and R6 have no front-end sales charges.
(3) The maximum contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) is 1.00% for Class C shares, which is charged on the lesser of the original purchase price or the current market value at the time of sale. This pertains to shares sold or redeemed within the first year of purchase.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
| | First Eagle Fund of America | | First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund | |
Class A | |
Net assets | | $ | 283,030,820 | | | $ | 26,828,269 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 12,763,195 | | | | 2,984,409 | | |
Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share | | $ | 22.18 | | | $ | 8.99 | | |
Offering price per share (NAV per share plus maximum sales charge)* | | $ | 23.34 | (1) | | $ | 9.46 | (1) | |
Class C | |
Net assets | | $ | 23,489,071 | | | $ | — | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 1,698,420 | | | | — | | |
Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share | | | 13.83 | | | | — | | |
Redemption proceeds per share (NAV per share less maximum contingent deferred sale charge)(3) | | $ | 13.69 | | | $ | — | | |
Class I | |
Net assets | | $ | 115,874,309 | | | $ | 370,468,178 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 4,963,398 | | | | 41,140,942 | | |
Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share | | $ | 23.35 | | | $ | 9.00 | | |
Class R3 | |
Net assets | | $ | 54,675 | | | $ | — | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 2,360 | | | | — | | |
Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share | | $ | 23.17 | | | $ | — | | |
Class R4 | |
Net assets | | $ | 11,206 | | | $ | — | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 480 | | | | — | | |
Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share | | $ | 23.32 | | | $ | — | | |
Class R5 | |
Net assets | | $ | 11,238 | | | $ | — | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 481 | | | | — | | |
Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share | | $ | 23.33 | | | $ | — | | |
Class R6 | |
Net assets | | $ | 5,777,970 | | | $ | 1,474,120 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 247,513 | | | | 163,640 | | |
Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share | | $ | 23.34 | | | $ | 9.01 | | |
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
| | First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund* | |
Assets | |
Investments, at Cost (Note 1) | |
Investments in non-affiliates | | $ | 8,683,919 | | |
Gold bullion | | | 893,007 | | |
Investments, at Value (Note 1) | |
Investments in non-affiliates | | | 8,805,398 | | |
Gold bullion | | | 949,743 | | |
Receivable for investment securities sold | | | 14,263 | | |
Foreign tax reclaims receivable | | | 890 | | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 4,040 | | |
Accrued interest and dividends receivable | | | 22,595 | | |
Other assets | | | 39,405 | | |
Total Assets | | | 9,836,334 | | |
Liabilities | |
Investment advisory fees payable (Note 2) | | | 5,429 | | |
Payable for investment securities purchased | | | 53,399 | | |
Distribution fees payable (Note 3) | | | 226 | | |
Administrative fees payable (Note 2) | | | 264 | | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | | 78,426 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 137,744 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 9,698,590 | | |
Net Assets Consist of | |
Capital stock (par value, $0.001 per share) | | | 933 | | |
Capital surplus | | | 9,425,252 | | |
Total distributable earnings (losses) | | | 272,405 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 9,698,590 | | |
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
| | First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund* | |
Class A | |
Net assets | | $ | 1,046,017 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 100,749 | | |
Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share | | $ | 10.38 | | |
Offering price per share (NAV per share plus maximum sales charge)** | | $ | 10.93 | (1) | |
Class I | |
Net assets | | $ | 7,573,783 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 728,700 | | |
Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share | | $ | 10.39 | | |
Class R6 | |
Net assets | | $ | 1,078,790 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 103,799 | | |
Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share | | $ | 10.39 | | |
* First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund financial statements are shown on a consolidated basis and includes the balances of the First Eagle Global Real Asset Cayman Fund, Ltd.,.
** A contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% may apply on redemptions of Class A shares made within 18 months following a purchase of $1,000,000 or more without an initial sales charge.
(1) The maximum sales charge is 5.00% for Class A shares. Classes I, and R6 have no front-end sales charges.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| | First Eagle Global Fund* | | First Eagle Overseas Fund* | |
Investment Income | |
Interest (net of $289,525, $96,277, $— and $— foreign taxes withheld) | | $ | 19,285,123 | | | $ | 6,939,918 | | |
Dividends from: | |
Non-affiliates (net of $24,632,517, $14,083,252, $46,526 and $1,133,867 foreign taxes withheld) | | | 441,364,028 | | | | 137,306,440 | | |
Affiliated issuers (net of $135,036, $4,791,340 and $—, $141,386 foreign taxes withheld) | | | 15,064,587 | | | | 12,005,407 | | |
Total Income | | | 475,713,738 | | | | 156,251,765 | | |
Expenses | |
Investment advisory fees (Note 2) | | | 183,837,446 | | | | 51,785,420 | | |
Distributions fees (Note 3) | |
Class A | | | 18,309,532 | | | | 2,227,449 | | |
Class C | | | 9,128,416 | | | | 542,140 | | |
Class R3 | | | 6,070 | | | | 497 | | |
Class R4 | | | 1,130 | | | | 6,450 | | |
Shareholder servicing agent fees | | | 18,459,449 | | | | 6,054,808 | | |
Service fees (Note 3) | |
Class C | | | 3,042,805 | | | | 180,713 | | |
Class R3 | | | 2,428 | | | | 199 | | |
Administrative costs (Note 2) | | | 1,841,712 | | | | 682,591 | | |
Professional fees | | | 455,805 | | | | 325,309 | | |
Custodian and accounting fees | | | 3,512,461 | | | | 1,440,181 | | |
Shareholder reporting fees | | | 511,710 | | | | 163,625 | | |
Trustees' fees | | | 708,174 | | | | 222,228 | | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 291,149 | | | | 196,622 | | |
Other expenses | | | 494,089 | | | | 153,161 | | |
Total Expenses | | | 240,602,376 | | | | 63,981,393 | | |
Expense waiver (Note 2) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net Expenses | | | 240,602,376 | | | | 63,981,393 | | |
Net Investment Income (Note 1) | | | 235,111,362 | | | | 92,270,372 | | |
Realized and Unrealized Gains ( Losses) on Investments and Foreign Currency Related Transactions (Note 1) | |
Net realized gains (losses) on: | |
Transactions from investments in non-affiliates | | | 1,386,214,942 | | | | 388,407,695 | | |
Transactions from investments in affiliates | | | 10,240,752 | | | | — | | |
Commodity related transactions | | | — | | | | 46,148,683 | | |
Settlement of foreign currency and foreign currency transactions | | | (2,722,728 | ) | | | (1,182,142 | ) | |
Settlement of forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | 31,568,907 | | | | 17,251,910 | | |
| | | 1,425,301,873 | | | | 450,626,146 | | |
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April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
| | First Eagle U.S. Value Fund* | | First Eagle Gold Fund* | |
Investment Income | |
Interest (net of $289,525, $96,277, $— and $— foreign taxes withheld) | | $ | 123,373 | | | $ | 215,547 | | |
Dividends from: | |
Non-affiliates (net of $24,632,517, $14,083,252, $46,526 and $1,133,867 foreign taxes withheld) | | | 11,128,533 | | | | 13,151,470 | | |
Affiliated issuers (net of $135,036, $4,791,340 and $—, $141,386 foreign taxes withheld) | | | — | | | | 801,186 | | |
Total Income | | | 11,251,906 | | | | 14,168,203 | | |
Expenses | |
Investment advisory fees (Note 2) | | | 4,721,169 | | | | 8,263,077 | | |
Distributions fees (Note 3) | |
Class A | | | 766,655 | | | | 745,260 | | |
Class C | | | 186,580 | | | | 535,207 | | |
Class R3 | | | 88 | | | | 1,510 | | |
Class R4 | | | 7 | | | | 710 | | |
Shareholder servicing agent fees | | | 444,545 | | | | 1,147,977 | | |
Service fees (Note 3) | |
Class C | | | 62,193 | | | | 178,402 | | |
Class R3 | | | 35 | | | | 604 | | |
Administrative costs (Note 2) | | | 204,803 | | | | 227,482 | | |
Professional fees | | | 122,061 | | | | 126,868 | | |
Custodian and accounting fees | | | 115,485 | | | | 362,775 | | |
Shareholder reporting fees | | | 19,206 | | | | 48,748 | | |
Trustees' fees | | | 25,864 | | | | 42,610 | | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 48,001 | | | | 96,119 | | |
Other expenses | | | 19,709 | | | | 28,000 | | |
Total Expenses | | | 6,736,401 | | | | 11,805,349 | | |
Expense waiver (Note 2) | | | (314,754 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Expenses | | | 6,421,647 | | | | 11,805,349 | | |
Net Investment Income (Note 1) | | | 4,830,259 | | | | 2,362,854 | | |
Realized and Unrealized Gains ( Losses) on Investments and Foreign Currency Related Transactions (Note 1) | |
Net realized gains (losses) on: | |
Transactions from investments in non-affiliates | | | 62,259,566 | | | | 14,048,503 | | |
Transactions from investments in affiliates | | | — | | | | — | | |
Commodity related transactions | | | — | | | | 720,451 | | |
Settlement of foreign currency and foreign currency transactions | | | 470 | | | | 26,968 | | |
Settlement of forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | — | | | | — | | |
| | | 62,260,036 | | | | 14,795,922 | | |
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Statements of Operations (continued)
| | First Eagle Global Fund* | | First Eagle Overseas Fund* | |
Changes in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investment in non-affiliates and commodity related transactions (net of decrease in deferred capital gain country tax accruals of $1,126,889, $272,704, $— and $—) | | $ | (3,887,239,755 | ) | | $ | (1,154,832,222 | ) | |
Investment in affiliates | | | (54,182,056 | ) | | | (101,407,987 | ) | |
Foreign currency and foreign currency translations | | | (5,555,132 | ) | | | (3,295,397 | ) | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | 14,385,441 | | | | 7,839,599 | | |
| | | (3,932,591,502 | ) | | | (1,251,696,007 | ) | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments, commodity, foreign currency and forward contract related transactions | | | (2,507,289,629 | ) | | | (801,069,861 | ) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (2,272,178,267 | ) | | $ | (708,799,489 | ) | |
* First Eagle Global Fund, First Eagle Overseas Fund, First Eagle U.S. Value Fund and First Eagle Gold Fund financial statements are shown on a consolidated basis and includes the balances of the First Eagle Global Cayman Fund, Ltd., First Eagle Overseas Cayman Fund, Ltd., First Eagle U.S. Value Cayman Fund, Ltd., and First Eagle Gold Cayman Fund, Ltd., respectively.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
| | First Eagle U.S. Value Fund* | | First Eagle Gold Fund* | |
Changes in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investment in non-affiliates and commodity related transactions (net of decrease in deferred capital gain country tax accruals of $1,126,889, $272,704, $— and $—) | | $ | (113,475,862 | ) | | $ | 131,698,466 | | |
Investment in affiliates | | | — | | | | (10,560,965 | ) | |
Foreign currency and foreign currency translations | | | — | | | | (32,743 | ) | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | — | | | | — | | |
| | | (113,475,862 | ) | | | 121,104,758 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments, commodity, foreign currency and forward contract related transactions | | | (51,215,826 | ) | | | 135,900,680 | | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (46,385,567 | ) | | $ | 138,263,534 | | |
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Statements of Operations (continued)
| | First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund | | First Eagle High Income Fund | |
Investment Income | |
Interest (net of $9,325, $—, $— and $— foreign taxes withheld) | | $ | 4,437,757 | | | $ | 5,571,261 | | |
Non-cash interest income from non-affiliates | | | — | | | | 26,143 | | |
Non-cash dividend income from non-affiliates | | | — | | | | — | | |
Dividends from: | |
Non-affiliates (net of $1,656,474, $—, $78,314 and $— foreign taxes withheld) | | | 18,440,569 | | | | 70 | | |
Total Income | | | 22,878,326 | | | | 5,597,474 | | |
Expenses | |
Investment advisory fees (Note 2) | | | 5,009,668 | | | | 490,647 | | |
Distributions fees (Note 3) | |
Class A | | | 622,652 | | | | 102,268 | | |
Class C | | | 537,527 | | | | 48,556 | | |
Class Y | | | — | | | | — | | |
Class R3 | | | 76 | | | | 546 | | |
Class R4 | | | 14 | | | | 5 | | |
Shareholder servicing agent fees | | | 417,558 | | | | 102,189 | | |
Service fees (Note 3) | |
Class C | | | 179,176 | | | | 16,185 | | |
Class R3 | | | 31 | | | | 218 | | |
Administrative costs (Note 2) | | | 333,988 | | | | 54,518 | | |
Professional fees | | | 139,621 | | | | 135,301 | | |
Custodian and accounting fees | | | 164,296 | | | | 73,140 | | |
Shareholder reporting fees | | | 16,541 | | | | 7,795 | | |
Trustees' fees | | | 20,246 | | | | 4,080 | | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 80,682 | | | | 55,738 | | |
Other expenses | | | 19,652 | | | | 9,188 | | |
Total Expenses | | | 7,541,728 | | | | 1,100,374 | | |
Expense waiver (Note 2) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net Expenses | | | 7,541,728 | | | | 1,100,374 | | |
Net Investment Income (Loss) (Note 1) | | | 15,336,598 | | | | 4,497,100 | | |
Realized and Unrealized Gains ( Losses) on Investments and Foreign Currency Related Transactions (Note 1) | |
Net realized gains (losses) on: | |
Transactions from investments in non-affiliates | | | 27,612,558 | | | | 421,404 | | |
Commodity related transactions | | | 781,169 | | | | — | | |
Settlement of foreign currency and foreign currency transactions | | | (52,648 | ) | | | — | | |
Settlement of forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | 1,231,233 | | | | 4,170 | | |
Expiration or closing of option contracts written | | | 1,859,719 | | | | — | | |
| | | 31,432,031 | | | | 425,574 | | |
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April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
| | First Eagle Fund of America | | First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund | |
Investment Income | |
Interest (net of $9,325, $—, $— and $— foreign taxes withheld) | | $ | 6,110 | | | $ | — | | |
Non-cash interest income from non-affiliates | | | — | | | | — | | |
Non-cash dividend income from non-affiliates | | | — | | | | 77,206 | | |
Dividends from: | |
Non-affiliates (net of $1,656,474, $—, $78,314 and $— foreign taxes withheld) | | | 3,165,819 | | | | 1,064,111 | | |
Total Income | | | 3,171,929 | | | | 1,141,317 | | |
Expenses | |
Investment advisory fees (Note 2) | | | 1,256,402 | | | | 1,055,245 | | |
Distributions fees (Note 3) | |
Class A | | | 308,165 | | | | 27,650 | | |
Class C | | | 117,244 | | | | — | | |
Class Y | | | 98,415 | | | | — | | |
Class R3 | | | 76 | | | | — | | |
Class R4 | | | 6 | | | | — | | |
Shareholder servicing agent fees | | | 270,614 | | | | 31,308 | | |
Service fees (Note 3) | |
Class C | | | 39,081 | | | | — | | |
Class R3 | | | 30 | | | | — | | |
Administrative costs (Note 2) | | | 200,351 | | | | 592 | | |
Professional fees | | | 175,087 | | | | 50,578 | | |
Custodian and accounting fees | | | 62,357 | | | | 89,307 | | |
Shareholder reporting fees | | | 16,255 | | | | 2,120 | | |
Trustees' fees | | | 16,792 | | | | 153 | | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 58,139 | | | | 31,250 | | |
Other expenses | | | 15,080 | | | | 2,312 | | |
Total Expenses | | | 2,634,094 | | | | 1,290,515 | | |
Expense waiver (Note 2) | | | (441,474 | ) | | | (13,235 | ) | |
Net Expenses | | | 2,192,620 | | | | 1,277,280 | | |
Net Investment Income (Loss) (Note 1) | | | 979,309 | | | | (135,963 | ) | |
Realized and Unrealized Gains ( Losses) on Investments and Foreign Currency Related Transactions (Note 1) | |
Net realized gains (losses) on: | |
Transactions from investments in non-affiliates | | | 20,188,588 | | | | 584,581 | | |
Commodity related transactions | | | — | | | | — | | |
Settlement of foreign currency and foreign currency transactions | | | (461 | ) | | | — | | |
Settlement of forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | — | | | | — | | |
Expiration or closing of option contracts written | | | — | | | | — | | |
| | | 20,188,127 | | | | 584,581 | | |
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Statements of Operations (continued)
| | First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund | | First Eagle High Income Fund | |
Changes in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investment in non-affiliates and commodity related transactions (net of decrease in deferred capital gain country tax accruals of $213, $—, $— and $—) | | $ | (79,113,689 | ) | | $ | (19,021,585 | ) | |
Foreign currency and foreign currency translations | | | (271,488 | ) | | | — | | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | 368,551 | | | | (4,170 | ) | |
Option contracts written | | | 236,783 | | | | — | | |
| | | (78,779,843 | ) | | | (19,025,755 | ) | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments, commodity, foreign currency and forward contract related transactions | | | (47,347,812 | ) | | | (18,600,181 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (32,011,214 | ) | | $ | (14,103,081 | ) | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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April 30, 2022 (unaudited)
| | First Eagle Fund of America | | First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund | |
Changes in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investment in non-affiliates and commodity related transactions (net of decrease in deferred capital gain country tax accruals of $213, $—, $— and $—) | | $ | (100,116,474 | ) | | $ | (32,730,595 | ) | |
Foreign currency and foreign currency translations | | | (2,102 | ) | | | — | | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | — | | | | — | | |
Option contracts written | | | — | | | | — | | |
| | | (100,118,576 | ) | | | (32,730,595 | ) | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments, commodity, foreign currency and forward contract related transactions | | | (79,930,449 | ) | | | (32,146,014 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (78,951,140 | ) | | $ | (32,281,977 | ) | |
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Statements of Operations (continued)
April 30, 2022
(unaudited)
| | First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund* | |
| | For the Period of 11/30/21† - 4/30/22 | |
Investment Income | |
Dividends from: | |
Non-affiliates (net of $3,280 foreign taxes withheld) | | $ | 91,307 | | |
Total Income | | | 91,307 | | |
Expenses | |
Investment advisory fees (Note 2) | | | 24,824 | | |
Distributions fees (Note 3) | |
Class A | | | 1,094 | | |
Shareholder servicing agent fees | | | 396 | | |
Service fees (Note 3) | |
Administrative costs (Note 2) | | | 676 | | |
Professional fees | | | 58,649 | | |
Custodian and accounting fees | | | 43,922 | | |
Shareholder reporting fees | | | 700 | | |
Trustees' fees | | | 210 | | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 18,649 | | |
Other expenses | | | 1,988 | | |
Total Expenses | | | 151,108 | | |
Expense waiver (Note 2) | | | (117,503 | ) | |
Net Expenses | | | 33,605 | | |
Net Investment Income (Note 1) | | | 57,702 | | |
Realized and Unrealized Gains ( Losses) on Investments and Foreign Currency Related Transactions (Note 1) | |
Net realized gains (losses) on: | |
Transactions from investments in non-affiliates | | | 40,339 | | |
Settlement of foreign currency and foreign currency transactions | | | (3,478 | ) | |
| | | 36,861 | | |
Changes in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investment in non-affiliates and commodity related transactions (net of decrease in deferred capital gain country tax accruals of $—) | | | 178,215 | | |
Foreign currency and foreign currency translations | | | (373 | ) | |
| | | 177,842 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments, commodity, foreign currency and forward contract related transactions | | | 214,703 | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 272,405 | | |
* First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund financial statements are shown on a consolidated basis and includes the balances of the First Eagle Global Real Assets Cayman Fund, Ltd.,.
† Commencement of operations.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | First Eagle Global Fund* | | First Eagle Overseas Fund* | |
| | For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | | For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | |
Operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 235,111,362 | | | $ | 553,637,335 | | | $ | 92,270,372 | | | $ | 215,668,996 | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments, commodity, foreign currency and forward contract related transactions | | | 1,425,301,873 | | | | 2,129,762,697 | | | | 450,626,146 | | | | 348,615,395 | | |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, commodity, foreign currency and forward contract related translations | | | (3,932,591,502 | ) | | | 8,135,117,030 | | | | (1,251,696,007 | ) | | | 1,691,859,962 | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (2,272,178,267 | ) | | | 10,818,517,062 | | | | (708,799,489 | ) | | | 2,256,144,353 | | |
Distributions to Shareholders | |
Distributable earnings: | |
Class A | | | (887,753,790 | ) | | | (315,110,484 | ) | | | (102,137,339 | ) | | | (3,992,024 | ) | |
Class C | | | (132,799,923 | ) | | | (59,920,144 | ) | | | (7,259,256 | ) | | | — | | |
Class I | | | (1,844,356,025 | ) | | | (697,013,867 | ) | | | (614,760,402 | ) | | | (50,625,638 | ) | |
Class R3 | | | (67,026 | ) | | | (90,445 | ) | | | (19,902 | ) | | | (397 | ) | |
Class R4 | | | (120,800 | ) | | | (60,986 | ) | | | (576,641 | ) | | | (42,486 | ) | |
Class R5 | | | (6,724 | ) | | | (171 | ) | | | (3,821 | ) | | | (49 | ) | |
Class R6 | | | (131,255,084 | ) | | | (45,909,407 | ) | | | (88,673,786 | ) | | | (7,148,037 | ) | |
Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions | | | (2,996,359,372 | ) | | | (1,118,105,504 | ) | | | (813,431,147 | ) | | | (61,808,631 | ) | |
Fund Share Transactions | |
Class A | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | | | 720,024,582 | | | | 1,958,094,631 | | | | 100,676,361 | | | | 271,060,705 | | |
Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions | | | 771,492,480 | | | | 270,175,856 | | | | 93,004,480 | | | | 3,615,181 | | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (1,043,327,214 | ) | | | (2,069,167,872 | ) | | | (227,229,160 | ) | | | (417,274,314 | ) | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | 448,189,848 | | | | 159,102,615 | | | | (33,548,319 | ) | | | (142,598,428 | ) | |
Class C | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | | | 103,245,402 | | | | 211,517,631 | | | | 5,990,308 | | | | 13,123,996 | | |
Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions | | | 124,431,035 | | | | 56,376,781 | | | | 6,746,821 | | | | — | | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (433,659,139 | ) | | | (1,813,430,699 | ) | | | (27,971,327 | ) | | | (120,592,115 | ) | |
Decrease in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | (205,982,702 | ) | | | (1,545,536,287 | ) | | | (15,234,198 | ) | | | (107,468,119 | ) | |
Class I | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | | | 3,062,415,838 | | | | 4,246,081,289 | | | | 1,094,108,259 | | | | 2,302,030,422 | | |
Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions | | | 1,581,825,307 | | | | 588,547,599 | | | | 551,561,993 | | | | 45,022,820 | | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (2,514,854,116 | ) | | | (4,589,066,510 | ) | | | (1,981,851,431 | ) | | | (2,646,191,859 | ) | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | 2,129,387,029 | | | | 245,562,378 | | | | (336,181,179 | ) | | | (299,138,617 | ) | |
Class R3 | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | | | 7,560,822 | | | | 876,728 | | | | 70,053 | | | | 239,092 | | |
Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions | | | 67,026 | | | | 90,445 | | | | 19,902 | | | | 397 | | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (447,544 | ) | | | (4,634,476 | ) | | | (1,606 | ) | | | (76,147 | ) | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | 7,180,304 | | | | (3,667,303 | ) | | | 88,349 | | | | 163,342 | | |
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| | First Eagle U.S. Value Fund* | | First Eagle Gold Fund* | |
| | For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | | For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | |
Operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 4,830,259 | | | $ | 6,650,324 | | | $ | 2,362,854 | | | $ | 2,263,352 | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments, commodity, foreign currency and forward contract related transactions | | | 62,260,036 | | | | 120,920,519 | | | | 14,795,922 | | | | 7,064,245 | | |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, commodity, foreign currency and forward contract related translations | | | (113,475,862 | ) | | | 224,319,454 | | | | 121,104,758 | | | | (303,450,211 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (46,385,567 | ) | | | 351,890,297 | | | | 138,263,534 | | | | (294,122,614 | ) | |
Distributions to Shareholders | |
Distributable earnings: | |
Class A | | | (53,052,982 | ) | | | (9,095,373 | ) | | | (5,573,400 | ) | | | (7,576,869 | ) | |
Class C | | | (4,233,440 | ) | | | (833,896 | ) | | | (343,996 | ) | | | (1,315,313 | ) | |
Class I | | | (49,533,778 | ) | | | (10,728,386 | ) | | | (15,999,745 | ) | | | (20,539,044 | ) | |
Class R3 | | | (5,774 | ) | | | (883 | ) | | | (11,410 | ) | | | (5,218 | ) | |
Class R4 | | | (1,056 | ) | | | (164 | ) | | | (9,117 | ) | | | (12,726 | ) | |
Class R5 | | | (6,233 | ) | | | (1,064 | ) | | | (4,694 | ) | | | (15,658 | ) | |
Class R6 | | | (2,212,723 | ) | | | (331,599 | ) | | | (1,358,289 | ) | | | (2,703,539 | ) | |
Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions | | | (109,045,986 | ) | | | (20,991,365 | ) | | | (23,300,651 | ) | | | (32,168,367 | ) | |
Fund Share Transactions | |
Class A | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | | | 27,958,473 | | | | 103,650,653 | | | | 82,906,623 | | | | 159,538,696 | | |
Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions | | | 46,028,292 | | | | 7,757,290 | | | | 5,272,968 | | | | 7,065,621 | | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (54,416,324 | ) | | | (106,777,772 | ) | | | (72,024,446 | ) | | | (147,476,619 | ) | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | 19,570,441 | | | | 4,630,171 | | | | 16,155,145 | | | | 19,127,698 | | |
Class C | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | | | 2,797,079 | | | | 6,219,008 | | | | 12,659,169 | | | | 39,114,458 | | |
Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions | | | 3,904,705 | | | | 810,746 | | | | 318,229 | | | | 1,196,048 | | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (11,104,169 | ) | | | (82,151,287 | ) | | | (21,757,845 | ) | | | (52,180,435 | ) | |
Decrease in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | (4,402,385 | ) | | | (75,121,533 | ) | | | (8,780,447 | ) | | | (11,869,929 | ) | |
Class I | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | | | 68,806,790 | | | | 66,536,522 | | | | 254,944,998 | | | | 647,468,297 | | |
Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions | | | 30,253,156 | | | | 6,724,589 | | | | 14,000,367 | | | | 17,491,897 | | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (53,006,640 | ) | | | (144,556,147 | ) | | | (298,302,543 | ) | | | (544,118,010 | ) | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | 46,053,306 | | | | (71,295,036 | ) | | | (29,357,178 | ) | | | 120,842,184 | | |
Class R3 | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | | | 177 | | | | 359 | | | | 710,903 | | | | 997,974 | | |
Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions | | | 5,774 | | | | 883 | | | | 11,410 | | | | 5,218 | | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | — | | | | — | | | | (980,869 | ) | | | (37,131 | ) | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | 5,951 | | | | 1,242 | | | | (258,556 | ) | | | 966,061 | | |
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | First Eagle Global Fund* | | First Eagle Overseas Fund* | |
| | For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | | For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | |
Class R4 | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | | | 905,313 | | | | 367,850 | | | | 12,071,961 | | | | 4,138,776 | | |
Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions | | | 120,800 | | | | 60,986 | | | | 576,641 | | | | 42,486 | | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (369,420 | ) | | | (985,907 | ) | | | (943,118 | ) | | | (2,503,381 | ) | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | 656,693 | | | | (557,071 | ) | | | 11,705,484 | | | | 1,677,881 | | |
Class R5 | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | | | 1,539 | | | | 98,664 | | | | 74,357 | | | | 52,034 | | |
Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions | | | 6,724 | | | | 171 | | | | 1,541 | | | | 36 | | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (454 | ) | | | (356 | ) | | | (102,204 | ) | | | (14,713 | ) | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | 7,809 | | | | 98,479 | | | | (26,306 | ) | | | 37,357 | | |
Class R6 | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | | | 318,882,449 | | | | 547,188,387 | | | | 63,344,958 | | | | 778,104,946 | | |
Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions | | | 118,445,610 | | | | 42,756,670 | | | | 88,413,667 | | | | 7,029,534 | | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (231,848,095 | ) | | | (412,053,977 | ) | | | (147,620,448 | ) | | | (327,281,255 | ) | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | 205,479,964 | | | | 177,891,080 | | | | 4,138,177 | | | | 457,853,225 | | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | 2,584,918,945 | | | | (967,106,109 | ) | | | (369,057,992 | ) | | | (89,473,359 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | (2,683,618,694 | ) | | | 8,733,305,449 | | | | (1,891,288,628 | ) | | | 2,104,862,363 | | |
Net Assets (Note 1) | |
Beginning of period | | | 50,106,233,993 | | | | 41,372,928,544 | | | | 14,701,963,112 | | | | 12,597,100,749 | | |
End of period | | $ | 47,422,615,299 | | | $ | 50,106,233,993 | | | $ | 12,810,674,484 | | | $ | 14,701,963,112 | | |
Changes in Shares Outstanding | |
Class A | |
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | | | 220,800,407 | | | | 218,563,801 | | | | 70,974,129 | | | | 76,443,647 | | |
Shares sold | | | 11,215,034 | | | | 29,881,785 | | | | 4,010,767 | | | | 10,333,179 | | |
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions | | | 12,524,229 | | | | 4,522,528 | | | | 3,814,786 | | | | 144,089 | | |
Shares redeemed | | | (16,167,201 | ) | | | (32,167,707 | ) | | | (9,020,234 | ) | | | (15,946,786 | ) | |
Shares outstanding, end of period | | | 228,372,469 | | | | 220,800,407 | | | | 69,779,448 | | | | 70,974,129 | | |
Class C | |
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | | | 39,993,648 | | | | 64,457,855 | | | | 6,180,394 | | | | 10,447,967 | | |
Shares sold | | | 1,663,683 | | | | 3,378,111 | | | | 248,657 | | | | 524,854 | | |
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions | | | 2,091,278 | | | | 977,406 | | | | 288,449 | | | | — | | |
Shares redeemed | | | (6,978,418 | ) | | | (28,819,724 | ) | | | (1,164,213 | ) | | | (4,792,427 | ) | |
Shares outstanding, end of period | | | 36,770,191 | | | | 39,993,648 | | | | 5,553,287 | | | | 6,180,394 | | |
Class I | |
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | | | 439,008,116 | | | | 435,121,397 | | | | 404,269,481 | | | | 414,893,100 | | |
Shares sold | | | 47,413,447 | | | | 65,246,449 | | | | 42,488,016 | | | | 86,058,044 | | |
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions | | | 25,550,401 | | | | 9,805,858 | | | | 22,088,987 | | | | 1,753,908 | | |
Shares redeemed | | | (38,881,809 | ) | | | (71,165,588 | ) | | | (76,994,453 | ) | | | (98,435,571 | ) | |
Shares outstanding, end of period | | | 473,090,155 | | | | 439,008,116 | | | | 391,852,031 | | | | 404,269,481 | | |
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| | First Eagle U.S. Value Fund* | | First Eagle Gold Fund* | |
| | For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | | For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | |
Class R4 | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | | | — | | | | — | | | | 976,394 | | | | 143,688 | | |
Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions | | | 1,055 | | | | 163 | | | | 9,117 | | | | 12,726 | | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | — | | | | — | | | | (219,923 | ) | | | (161,843 | ) | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | 1,055 | | | | 163 | | | | 765,588 | | | | (5,429 | ) | |
Class R5 | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | | | 21,234 | | | | 6,497 | | | | 270,643 | | | | 489,510 | | |
Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions | | | 1,075 | | | | 195 | | | | 4,550 | | | | 6,374 | | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (7,831 | ) | | | (1,579 | ) | | | (11,712 | ) | | | (635,993 | ) | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | 14,478 | | | | 5,113 | | | | 263,481 | | | | (140,109 | ) | |
Class R6 | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | | | 4,877,395 | | | | 9,618,164 | | | | 32,188,323 | | | | 52,184,021 | | |
Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions | | | 2,189,977 | | | | 331,191 | | | | 1,340,795 | | | | 2,615,039 | | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (3,447,435 | ) | | | (4,400,411 | ) | | | (14,843,275 | ) | | | (137,817,966 | ) | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | 3,619,937 | | | | 5,548,944 | | | | 18,685,843 | | | | (83,018,906 | ) | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | 64,862,783 | | | | (136,230,936 | ) | | | (2,526,124 | ) | | | 45,901,570 | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | (90,568,770 | ) | | | 194,667,996 | | | | 112,436,759 | | | | (280,389,411 | ) | |
Net Assets (Note 1) | |
Beginning of period | | | 1,303,027,502 | | | | 1,108,359,506 | | | | 2,179,005,212 | | | | 2,459,394,623 | | |
End of period | | $ | 1,212,458,732 | | | $ | 1,303,027,502 | | | $ | 2,291,441,971 | | | $ | 2,179,005,212 | | |
Changes in Shares Outstanding | |
Class A | |
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | | | 28,742,223 | | | | 28,622,135 | | | | 25,243,851 | | | | 24,499,606 | | |
Shares sold | | | 1,381,155 | | | | 5,009,985 | | | | 3,406,004 | | | | 6,553,740 | | |
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions | | | 2,393,567 | | | | 424,359 | | | | 240,008 | | | | 283,988 | | |
Shares redeemed | | | (2,648,545 | ) | | | (5,314,256 | ) | | | (3,070,628 | ) | | | (6,093,483 | ) | |
Shares outstanding, end of period | | | 29,868,400 | | | | 28,742,223 | | | | 25,819,235 | | | | 25,243,851 | | |
Class C | |
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | | | 2,557,732 | | | | 6,326,967 | | | | 6,938,928 | | | | 7,523,782 | | |
Shares sold | | | 144,360 | | | | 317,332 | | | | 578,817 | | | | 1,747,101 | | |
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions | | | 213,489 | | | | 46,435 | | | | 15,840 | | | | 52,597 | | |
Shares redeemed | | | (569,920 | ) | | | (4,133,002 | ) | | | (1,021,348 | ) | | | (2,384,552 | ) | |
Shares outstanding, end of period | | | 2,345,661 | | | | 2,557,732 | | | | 6,512,237 | | | | 6,938,928 | | |
Class I | |
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | | | 25,734,780 | | | | 29,211,135 | | | | 56,991,845 | | | | 52,495,301 | | |
Shares sold | | | 3,332,536 | | | | 3,221,373 | | | | 10,450,074 | | | | 25,667,583 | | |
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions | | | 1,541,169 | | | | 360,955 | | | | 618,391 | | | | 682,477 | | |
Shares redeemed | | | (2,547,308 | ) | | | (7,058,683 | ) | | | (12,405,626 | ) | | | (21,853,516 | ) | |
Shares outstanding, end of period | | | 28,061,177 | | | | 25,734,780 | | | | 55,654,684 | | | | 56,991,845 | | |
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | First Eagle Global Fund* | | First Eagle Overseas Fund* | |
| | For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | | For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | |
Class R3 | |
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | | | 18,803 | | | | 81,176 | | | | 14,036 | | | | 7,866 | | |
Shares sold | | | 117,273 | | | | 12,973 | | | | 2,741 | | | | 9,029 | | |
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions | | | 1,088 | | | | 1,507 | | | | 798 | | | | 16 | | |
Shares redeemed | | | (6,872 | ) | | | (76,853 | ) | | | (61 | ) | | | (2,875 | ) | |
Shares outstanding, end of period | | | 130,292 | | | | 18,803 | | | | 17,514 | | | | 14,036 | | |
Class R4 | |
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | | | 30,042 | | | | 38,806 | | | | 375,210 | | | | 313,837 | | |
Shares sold | | | 14,001 | | | | 5,570 | | | | 479,142 | | | | 152,455 | | |
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions | | | 1,951 | | | | 1,017 | | | | 23,149 | | | | 1,658 | | |
Shares redeemed | | | (5,845 | ) | | | (15,351 | ) | | | (36,841 | ) | | | (92,740 | ) | |
Shares outstanding, end of period | | | 40,149 | | | | 30,042 | | | | 840,660 | | | | 375,210 | | |
Class R5 | |
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | | | 1,616 | | | | 179 | | | | 2,583 | | | | 1,149 | | |
Shares sold | | | 25 | | | | 1,439 | | | | 2,890 | | | | 1,967 | | |
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions | | | 110 | | | | 3 | | | | 62 | | | | 1 | | |
Shares redeemed | | | (7 | ) | | | (5 | ) | | | (3,995 | ) | | | (534 | ) | |
Shares outstanding, end of period | | | 1,744 | | | | 1,616 | | | | 1,540 | | | | 2,583 | | |
Class R6 | |
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | | | 30,779,066 | | | | 27,859,910 | | | | 57,163,246 | | | | 39,321,157 | | |
Shares sold | | | 4,918,968 | | | | 8,479,644 | | | | 2,455,613 | | | | 29,729,795 | | |
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions | | | 1,913,190 | | | | 712,255 | | | | 3,542,214 | | | | 273,949 | | |
Shares redeemed | | | (3,573,192 | ) | | | (6,272,743 | ) | | | (5,718,618 | ) | | | (12,161,655 | ) | |
Shares outstanding, end of period | | | 34,038,032 | | | | 30,779,066 | | | | 57,442,455 | | | | 57,163,246 | | |
* First Eagle Global Fund, First Eagle Overseas Fund, First Eagle U.S. Value Fund and First Eagle Gold Fund financial statements are shown on a consolidated basis and includes the balances of the First Eagle Global Cayman Fund, Ltd., First Eagle Overseas Cayman Fund, Ltd., First Eagle U.S. Value Cayman Fund, Ltd., and First Eagle Gold Cayman Fund, Ltd., respectively.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| | First Eagle U.S. Value Fund* | | First Eagle Gold Fund* | |
| | For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | | For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | |
Class R3 | |
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | | | 3,130 | | | | 3,066 | | | | 57,335 | | | | 17,463 | | |
Shares sold | | | 8 | | | | 16 | | | | 29,428 | | | | 41,239 | | |
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions | | | 294 | | | | 48 | | | | 505 | | | | 204 | | |
Shares redeemed | | | — | | | | — | | | | (41,199 | ) | | | (1,571 | ) | |
Shares outstanding, end of period | | | 3,432 | | | | 3,130 | | | | 46,069 | | | | 57,335 | | |
Class R4 | |
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | | | 568 | | | | 559 | | | | 34,208 | | | | 34,389 | | |
Shares sold | | | — | | | | — | | | | 41,458 | | | | 5,754 | | |
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions | | | 54 | | | | 9 | | | | 401 | | | | 495 | | |
Shares redeemed | | | — | | | | — | | | | (8,784 | ) | | | (6,430 | ) | |
Shares outstanding, end of period | | | 622 | | | | 568 | | | | 67,283 | | | | 34,208 | | |
Class R5 | |
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | | | 3,298 | | | | 3,042 | | | | 18,471 | | | | 24,936 | | |
Shares sold | | | 1,038 | | | | 317 | | | | 10,368 | | | | 18,203 | | |
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions | | | 55 | | | | 10 | | | | 201 | | | | 249 | | |
Shares redeemed | | | (373 | ) | | | (71 | ) | | | (480 | ) | | | (24,917 | ) | |
Shares outstanding, end of period | | | 4,018 | | | | 3,298 | | | | 28,560 | | | | 18,471 | | |
Class R6 | |
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | | | 1,130,595 | | | | 869,157 | | | | 4,347,949 | | | | 7,695,443 | | |
Shares sold | | | 232,714 | | | | 454,941 | | | | 1,287,870 | | | | 2,075,323 | | |
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions | | | 111,620 | | | | 17,787 | | | | 59,118 | | | | 101,871 | | |
Shares redeemed | | | (163,967 | ) | | | (211,290 | ) | | | (615,391 | ) | | | (5,524,688 | ) | |
Shares outstanding, end of period | | | 1,310,962 | | | | 1,130,595 | | | | 5,079,546 | | | | 4,347,949 | | |
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund | | First Eagle High Income Fund | |
| | For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | | For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | |
Operations | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 15,336,598 | | | $ | 26,995,384 | | | $ | 4,497,100 | | | $ | 8,907,944 | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments, commodity, foreign currency and forward contract related transactions | | | 31,432,031 | | | | 43,231,035 | | | | 425,574 | | | | 11,878,855 | | |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, commodity, foreign currency and forward contract related translations | | | (78,779,843 | ) | | | 177,328,350 | | | | (19,025,755 | ) | | | (4,458,030 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (32,011,214 | ) | | | 247,554,769 | | | | (14,103,081 | ) | | | 16,328,769 | | |
Distributions to Shareholders | |
Distributable earnings: | |
Class A | | | (25,828,541 | ) | | | (12,699,011 | ) | | | (1,637,863 | ) | | | (2,910,556 | ) | |
Class C | | | (5,693,918 | ) | | | (4,377,364 | ) | | | (205,437 | ) | | | (772,667 | ) | |
Class I | | | (37,015,589 | ) | | | (21,982,727 | ) | | | (2,585,608 | ) | | | (5,413,507 | ) | |
Class R3 | | | (3,052 | ) | | | (1,631 | ) | | | (8,387 | ) | | | (17,032 | ) | |
Class R4 | | | (1,420 | ) | | | (418 | ) | | | (169 | ) | | | (354 | ) | |
Class R5 | | | (607 | ) | | | (334 | ) | | | (215 | ) | | | (408 | ) | |
Class R6 | | | (1,475,817 | ) | | | (640,895 | ) | | | (21,864 | ) | | | (42,767 | ) | |
Class Y | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Return of capital: | |
Class I | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions | | | (70,018,944 | ) | | | (39,702,380 | ) | | | (4,459,543 | ) | | | (9,157,291 | ) | |
Fund Share Transactions | |
Class A^^ | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | | | 79,154,267 | | | | 153,255,338 | | | | 9,181,583 | | | | 24,546,075 | | |
Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions | | | 23,502,696 | | | | 11,336,614 | | | | 1,568,935 | | | | 2,761,204 | | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (46,638,216 | ) | | | (96,685,311 | ) | | | (10,830,295 | ) | | | (18,791,615 | ) | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | 56,018,747 | | | | 67,906,641 | | | | (79,777 | ) | | | 8,515,664 | | |
Class C | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | | | 6,581,226 | | | | 10,077,229 | | | | 494,979 | | | | 1,288,489 | | |
Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions | | | 5,409,712 | | | | 4,155,711 | | | | 204,734 | | | | 768,043 | | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (27,748,818 | ) | | | (78,177,054 | ) | | | (4,696,660 | ) | | | (19,919,680 | ) | |
Decrease in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | (15,757,880 | ) | | | (63,944,114 | ) | | | (3,996,947 | ) | | | (17,863,148 | ) | |
Class I^ | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | | | 110,385,580 | | | | 99,851,184 | | | | 8,021,641 | | | | 36,668,620 | | |
Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions | | | 31,071,520 | | | | 18,371,835 | | | | 2,091,030 | | | | 4,012,824 | | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (59,328,999 | ) | | | (188,343,019 | ) | | | (21,715,613 | ) | | | (39,095,303 | ) | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | 82,128,101 | | | | (70,120,000 | ) | | | (11,602,942 | ) | | | 1,586,141 | | |
Class Y^^^ | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Decrease in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
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| | First Eagle Fund of America | | First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund | |
| | For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | | For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | For the Period 4/27/21† - 10/31/21 | |
Operations | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 979,309 | | | $ | 1,929,180 | | | $ | (135,963 | ) | | $ | (62,622 | ) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments, commodity, foreign currency and forward contract related transactions | | | 20,188,127 | | | | 75,204,810 | | | | 584,581 | | | | (56,150 | ) | |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, commodity, foreign currency and forward contract related translations | | | (100,118,576 | ) | | | 100,158,206 | | | | (32,730,595 | ) | | | 1,209,829 | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (78,951,140 | ) | | | 177,292,196 | | | | (32,281,977 | ) | | | 1,091,057 | | |
Distributions to Shareholders | |
Distributable earnings: | |
Class A | | | (27,947,741 | ) | | | (34,250,353 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Class C | | | (6,384,590 | ) | | | (14,232,302 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Class I | | | (18,043,192 | ) | | | (27,133,065 | ) | | | — | | | | (180,133 | ) | |
Class R3 | | | (7,400 | ) | | | (7,909 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Class R4 | | | (1,522 | ) | | | (1,644 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Class R5 | | | (1,531 | ) | | | (1,663 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Class R6 | | | (817,321 | ) | | | (943,282 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Class Y | | | (14,342,073 | ) | | | (18,434,569 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Return of capital: | |
Class I | | | — | | | | — | | | �� | — | | | | (6,867 | ) | |
Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions | | | (67,545,370 | ) | | | (95,004,787 | ) | | | — | | | | (187,000 | ) | |
Fund Share Transactions | |
Class A^^ | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | | | 118,390,613 | | | | 34,275,190 | | | | 20,198,202 | | | | 10,022,376 | | |
Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions | | | 26,121,603 | | | | 31,645,707 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (31,164,639 | ) | | | (67,236,306 | ) | | | (909,612 | ) | | | (69,573 | ) | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | 113,347,577 | | | | (1,315,409 | ) | | | 19,288,590 | | | | 9,952,803 | | |
Class C | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | | | 449,217 | | | | 685,542 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions | | | 6,363,096 | | | | 14,128,456 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (9,748,637 | ) | | | (43,952,029 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Decrease in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | (2,936,324 | ) | | | (29,138,031 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Class I^ | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | | | 7,572,112 | | | | 21,531,018 | | | | 324,034,733 | | | | 94,395,435 | | |
Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions | | | 10,469,186 | | | | 15,548,851 | | | | — | | | | 187,000 | | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (24,725,090 | ) | | | (66,673,502 | ) | | | (17,112,243 | ) | | | (2,214,359 | ) | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | (6,683,792 | ) | | | (29,593,633 | ) | | | 306,922,490 | | | | 92,368,076 | | |
Class Y^^^ | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | | | 384,359 | | | | 810,447 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions | | | 13,462,427 | | | | 17,360,601 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (112,753,812 | ) | | | (22,168,976 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Decrease in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | (98,907,026 | ) | | | (3,997,928 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund | | First Eagle High Income Fund | |
| | For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | | For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | |
Class R3 | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | | | — | | | | — | | | | 41,544 | | | | 74,597 | | |
Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions | | | 3,052 | | | | 1,630 | | | | 8,380 | | | | 17,031 | | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | — | | | | — | | | | (18,190 | ) | | | (115,918 | ) | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | 3,052 | | | | 1,630 | | | | 31,734 | | | | (24,290 | ) | |
Class R4 | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | | | 880 | | | | 15,901 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions | | | 1,420 | | | | 418 | | | | 169 | | | | 354 | | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (14 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Increase in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | 2,286 | | | | 16,319 | | | | 169 | | | | 354 | | |
Class R5 | |
Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions | | | 607 | | | | 334 | | | | 215 | | | | 408 | | |
Increase in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | 607 | | | | 334 | | | | 215 | | | | 408 | | |
Class R6^^ | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | | | 14,803,075 | | | | 9,734,233 | | | | 7,264 | | | | 114,077 | | |
Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions | | | 1,464,465 | | | | 634,033 | | | | 21,864 | | | | 42,759 | | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (2,963,713 | ) | | | (4,406,797 | ) | | | (49,789 | ) | | | (155,301 | ) | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | 13,303,827 | | | | 5,961,469 | | | | (20,661 | ) | | | 1,535 | | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | 135,698,740 | | | | (60,177,721 | ) | | | (15,668,209 | ) | | | (7,783,336 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 33,668,582 | | | | 147,674,668 | | | | (34,230,833 | ) | | | (611,858 | ) | |
Net Assets (Note 1) | |
Beginning of period | | | 1,339,339,709 | | | | 1,191,665,041 | | | | 232,505,372 | | | | 233,117,230 | | |
End of period | | $ | 1,373,008,291 | | | $ | 1,339,339,709 | | | $ | 198,274,539 | | | $ | 232,505,372 | | |
Changes in Shares Outstanding | |
Class A^^ | |
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | | | 36,430,773 | | | | 31,324,150 | | | | 9,337,274 | | | | 8,395,840 | | |
Shares sold | | | 6,104,380 | | | | 11,640,714 | | | | 1,045,504 | | | | 2,732,559 | | |
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions | | | 1,870,519 | | | | 879,064 | | | | 181,755 | | | | 307,930 | | |
Shares redeemed | | | (3,599,134 | ) | | | (7,413,155 | ) | | | (1,247,195 | ) | | | (2,099,055 | ) | |
Shares outstanding, end of period | | | 40,806,538 | | | | 36,430,773 | | | | 9,317,338 | | | | 9,337,274 | | |
Class C | |
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | | | 11,404,016 | | | | 16,265,829 | | | | 1,686,722 | | | | 3,674,826 | | |
Shares sold | | | 504,494 | | | | 774,278 | | | | 56,252 | | | | 144,091 | | |
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions | | | 428,231 | | | | 326,144 | | | | 23,714 | | | | 85,793 | | |
Shares redeemed | | | (2,127,624 | ) | | | (5,962,235 | ) | | | (542,660 | ) | | | (2,217,988 | ) | |
Shares outstanding, end of period | | | 10,209,117 | | | | 11,404,016 | | | | 1,224,028 | | | | 1,686,722 | | |
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| | First Eagle Fund of America | | First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund | |
| | For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | | For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | For the Period 4/27/21† - 10/31/21 | |
Class R3 | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions | | | 7,400 | | | | 7,909 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | 7,400 | | | | 7,909 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Class R4 | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions | | | 1,522 | | | | 1,644 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Increase in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | 1,522 | | | | 1,644 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Class R5 | |
Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions | | | 1,531 | | | | 1,663 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Increase in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | 1,531 | | | | 1,663 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Class R6^^ | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | | | 897,599 | | | | 2,059,053 | | | | 350,715 | | | | 1,265,813 | | |
Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions | | | 795,770 | | | | 926,982 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (1,125,857 | ) | | | (2,408,802 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | 567,512 | | | | 577,233 | | | | 350,715 | | | | 1,265,813 | | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | 5,398,400 | | | | (63,456,552 | ) | | | 326,561,795 | | | | 103,586,692 | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | (141,098,110 | ) | | | 18,830,857 | | | | 294,279,818 | | | | 104,490,749 | | |
Net Assets (Note 1) | |
Beginning of period | | | 569,347,399 | | | | 550,516,542 | | | | 104,490,749 | | | | — | | |
End of period | | $ | 428,249,289 | | | $ | 569,347,399 | | | $ | 398,770,567 | | | $ | 104,490,749 | | |
Changes in Shares Outstanding | |
Class A^^ | |
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | | | 7,916,180 | | | | 7,878,416 | | | | 1,030,504 | | | | — | | |
Shares sold | | | 5,048,550 | | | | 1,239,730 | | | | 2,048,753 | | | | 1,037,641 | | |
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions | | | 1,031,434 | | | | 1,295,879 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Shares redeemed | | | (1,232,969 | ) | | | (2,497,845 | ) | | | (94,848 | ) | | | (7,137 | ) | |
Shares outstanding, end of period | | | 12,763,195 | | | | 7,916,180 | | | | 2,984,409 | | | | 1,030,504 | | |
Class C | |
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | | | 1,886,112 | | | | 3,357,306 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Shares sold | | | 28,593 | | | | 38,913 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions | | | 401,964 | | | | 859,395 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Shares redeemed | | | (618,249 | ) | | | (2,369,502 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Shares outstanding, end of period | | | 1,698,420 | | | | 1,886,112 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund | | First Eagle High Income Fund | |
| | For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | | For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | |
Class I^ | |
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | | | 49,589,679 | | | | 55,060,055 | | | | 14,699,977 | | | | 14,522,650 | | |
Shares sold | | | 8,626,569 | | | | 7,643,282 | | | | 910,887 | | | | 4,094,049 | | |
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions | | | 2,483,775 | | | | 1,430,928 | | | | 242,011 | | | | 447,331 | | |
Shares redeemed | | | (4,593,249 | ) | | | (14,544,586 | ) | | | (2,479,589 | ) | | | (4,364,053 | ) | |
Shares outstanding, end of period | | | 56,106,774 | | | | 49,589,679 | | | | 13,373,286 | | | | 14,699,977 | | |
Class Y^^^ | |
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Shares sold | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Shares redeemed | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Shares outstanding, end of period | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Class R3 | |
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | | | 4,538 | | | | 4,411 | | | | 49,309 | | | | 51,915 | | |
Shares sold | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,906 | | | | 8,363 | | |
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions | | | 243 | | | | 127 | | | | 971 | | | | 1,899 | | |
Shares redeemed | | | — | | | | — | | | | (2,191 | ) | | | (12,868 | ) | |
Shares outstanding, end of period | | | 4,781 | | | | 4,538 | | | | 52,995 | | | | 49,309 | | |
Class R4 | |
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | | | 2,034 | | | | 848 | | | | 1,233 | | | | 1,193 | | |
Shares sold | | | 68 | | | | 1,154 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions | | | 113 | | | | 32 | | | | 19 | | | | 40 | | |
Shares redeemed | | | (1 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Shares outstanding, end of period | | | 2,214 | | | | 2,034 | | | | 1,252 | | | | 1,233 | | |
Class R5 | |
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | | | 876 | | | | 850 | | | | 1,246 | | | | 1,200 | | |
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions | | | 49 | | | | 26 | | | | 25 | | | | 46 | | |
Shares outstanding, end of period | | | 925 | | | | 876 | | | | 1,271 | | | | 1,246 | | |
Class R6^^ | |
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | | | 1,818,684 | | | | 1,367,750 | | | | 118,716 | | | | 118,516 | | |
Shares sold | | | 1,148,358 | | | | 738,013 | | | | 830 | | | | 12,648 | | |
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions | | | 117,203 | | | | 49,194 | | | | 2,532 | | | | 4,767 | | |
Shares redeemed | | | (230,059 | ) | | | (336,273 | ) | | | (5,643 | ) | | | (17,215 | ) | |
Shares outstanding, end of period | | | 2,854,186 | | | | 1,818,684 | | | | 116,435 | | | | 118,716 | | |
† Commencement of operations.
^ Class I Shares of First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund commenced investment operations on April 27, 2021.
^^ Class A and R6 Shares of First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund commenced investment operations on July 1, 2021.
^^^ On February 28, 2022, First Eagle Fund of America's Class Y shares converted into Class A shares. As a result, Class Y shares were terminated.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| | First Eagle Fund of America | | First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund | |
| | For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | | For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | For the Period 4/27/21† - 10/31/21 | |
Class I^ | |
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | | | 5,200,341 | | | | 6,209,982 | | | | 9,541,918 | | | | — | | |
Shares sold | | | 284,285 | | | | 777,660 | | | | 33,378,944 | | | | 9,743,185 | | |
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions | | | 392,649 | | | | 608,263 | | | | — | | | | 18,756 | | |
Shares redeemed | | | (913,877 | ) | | | (2,395,564 | ) | | | (1,779,920 | ) | | | (220,023 | ) | |
Shares outstanding, end of period | | | 4,963,398 | | | | 5,200,341 | | | | 41,140,942 | | | | 9,541,918 | | |
Class Y^^^ | |
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | | | 4,092,457 | | | | 4,180,448 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Shares sold | | | 14,302 | | | | 29,759 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions | | | 509,680 | | | | 685,664 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Shares redeemed | | | (4,616,439 | ) | | | (803,414 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Shares outstanding, end of period | | | — | | | | 4,092,457 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Class R3 | |
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | | | 2,080 | | | | 1,768 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Shares sold | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions | | | 280 | | | | 312 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Shares redeemed | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Shares outstanding, end of period | | | 2,360 | | | | 2,080 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Class R4 | |
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | | | 423 | | | | 359 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Shares sold | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions | | | 57 | | | | 64 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Shares redeemed | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Shares outstanding, end of period | | | 480 | | | | 423 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Class R5 | |
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | | | 424 | | | | 359 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions | | | 57 | | | | 65 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Shares outstanding, end of period | | | 481 | | | | 424 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Class R6^^ | |
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | | | 226,370 | | | | 203,180 | | | | 126,466 | | | | — | | |
Shares sold | | | 34,152 | | | | 71,582 | | | | 37,174 | | | | 126,466 | | |
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions | | | 29,847 | | | | 36,246 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Shares redeemed | | | (42,856 | ) | | | (84,638 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Shares outstanding, end of period | | | 247,513 | | | | 226,370 | | | | 163,640 | | | | 126,466 | | |
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund* | |
| | For the Period 11/30/21† - 4/30/22 (unaudited) | |
Operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 57,702 | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | 36,861 | | |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | 177,842 | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | 272,405 | | |
Fund Share Transactions | |
Class A | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | | | 1,008,176 | | |
Increase in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | 1,008,176 | | |
Class I | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | | | 7,385,271 | | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (7,257 | ) | |
Increase in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | 7,378,014 | | |
Class R6 | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | | | 1,039,995 | | |
Increase in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | 1,039,995 | | |
Increase in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | 9,426,185 | | |
Net increase in net assets | | | 9,698,590 | | |
Net Assets (Note 1) | |
Beginning of period | | | — | | |
End of period | | $ | 9,698,590 | | |
Changes in Shares Outstanding | |
Class A | |
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | | | — | | |
Shares sold | | | 100,749 | | |
Shares outstanding, end of period | | | 100,749 | | |
Class I | |
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | | | — | | |
Shares sold | | | 729,358 | | |
Shares redeemed | | | (658 | ) | |
Shares outstanding, end of period | | | 728,700 | | |
Class R6 | |
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | | | — | | |
Shares sold | | | 103,799 | | |
Shares outstanding, end of period | | | 103,799 | | |
* First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund financial statements are shown on a consolidated basis and includes the balances of the First Eagle Global Real Assets Cayman Fund, Ltd.,.
† Commencement of operations.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| | Per share operating performance* | |
| | | | Change in net assets resulting from operations | | Less dividends and distributions | |
Selected per share data for the period ended: | | Net asset value, beginning of period | | Net investment income/ loss | | Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | Total investment operations | | From net investment income | | From capital gains | | Return of capital | | Total distributions | |
First Eagle Global Fund Class A*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 68.42 | | | | 0.27 | | | | (3.39 | ) | | | (3.12 | ) | | | (1.24 | ) | | | (2.80 | ) | | | — | | | | (4.04 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 55.42 | | | | 0.67 | (d) | | | 13.79 | | | | 14.46 | | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (0.95 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.46 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 59.15 | | | | 0.48 | | | | (1.03 | ) | | | (0.55 | ) | | | (0.73 | ) | | | (2.45 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.18 | ) | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 56.37 | | | | 0.64 | | | | 5.37 | | | | 6.01 | | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (2.80 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.23 | ) | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 60.46 | | | | 0.49 | | | | (2.08 | ) | | | (1.59 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (2.06 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.50 | ) | |
October 31, 2017 | | $ | 56.36 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 6.41 | | | | 6.66 | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (2.35 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.56 | ) | |
First Eagle Global Fund Class C*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 65.60 | | | | 0.02 | | | | (3.24 | ) | | | (3.22 | ) | | | (0.59 | ) | | | (2.80 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.39 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 53.12 | | | | 0.15 | (d) | | | 13.28 | | | | 13.43 | | | | — | | | | (0.95 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.95 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 56.69 | | | | 0.07 | | | | (1.01 | ) | | | (0.94 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (2.45 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.63 | ) | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 54.11 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 5.20 | | | | 5.38 | | | | — | | | | (2.80 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.80 | ) | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 58.14 | | | | 0.05 | | | | (2.02 | ) | | | (1.97 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.06 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.06 | ) | |
October 31, 2017 | | $ | 54.47 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | 6.18 | | | | 6.02 | | | | — | | | | (2.35 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.35 | ) | |
First Eagle Global Fund Class I*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 68.90 | | | | 0.35 | | | | (3.41 | ) | | | (3.06 | ) | | | (1.41 | ) | | | (2.80 | ) | | | — | | | | (4.21 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 55.79 | | | | 0.85 | (d) | | | 13.87 | | | | 14.72 | | | | (0.66 | ) | | | (0.95 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.61 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 59.52 | | | | 0.63 | | | | (1.03 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.88 | ) | | | (2.45 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.33 | ) | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 56.73 | | | | 0.78 | | | | 5.41 | | | | 6.19 | | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (2.80 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.40 | ) | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 60.85 | | | | 0.66 | | | | (2.11 | ) | | | (1.45 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) | | | (2.06 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.67 | ) | |
October 31, 2017 | | $ | 56.70 | | | | 0.43 | | | | 6.42 | | | | 6.85 | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (2.35 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.70 | ) | |
First Eagle Global Fund Class R3*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 68.23 | | | | 0.31 | | | | (3.44 | ) | | | (3.13 | ) | | | (1.05 | ) | | | (2.80 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.85 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 55.47 | | | | 0.23 | (d) | | | 13.78 | | | | 14.01 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.95 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.25 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 59.34 | | | | 0.48 | | | | (1.07 | ) | | | (0.59 | ) | | | (0.83 | ) | | | (2.45 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.28 | ) | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 56.62 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 5.38 | | | | 5.98 | | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (2.80 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.26 | ) | |
For The Period 5/01/18^- 10/31/18 | | $ | 58.95 | | | | 0.28 | | | | (2.61 | ) | | | (2.33 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
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| | | | | | | | Ratios to Average Net Assets of: | | | |
Selected per share data for the period ended: | | Net asset value, end of period | | Total return(a) | | Net assets, end of period (thousands) | | Operating expenses excluding earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Operating expenses including earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Net investment income excluding earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Net investment income including earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Portfolio turnover rate | |
First Eagle Global Fund Class A*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 61.26 | | | | (4.60 | )%(b) | | $ | 13,989,836 | | | | 1.11 | %(c) | | | 1.11 | %(c) | | | 0.83 | %(c) | | | 0.83 | %(c) | | | 5.33 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 68.42 | | | | 26.49 | %(g) | | $ | 15,108,210 | | | | 1.11 | % | | | 1.11 | % | | | 1.03 | %(d) | | | 1.03 | % | | | 7.29 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 55.42 | | | | (1.12 | )% | | $ | 12,112,205 | | | | 1.11 | % | | | 1.11 | % | | | 0.87 | % | | | 0.87 | % | | | 10.84 | % | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 59.15 | | | | 11.44 | % | | $ | 13,638,545 | | | | 1.11 | % | | | 1.11 | % | | | 1.13 | % | | | 1.13 | % | | | 10.26 | % | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 56.37 | | | | (2.82 | )% | | $ | 12,357,124 | | | | 1.11 | % | | | 1.11 | % | | | 0.84 | % | | | 0.84 | % | | | 14.91 | % | |
October 31, 2017 | | $ | 60.46 | | | | 12.35 | % | | $ | 14,907,330 | | | | 1.11 | % | | | 1.11 | % | | | 0.44 | % | | | 0.44 | % | | | 9.67 | % | |
First Eagle Global Fund Class C*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 58.99 | | | | (4.95 | )%(b) | | $ | 2,168,961 | | | | 1.88 | %(c) | | | 1.88 | %(c) | | | 0.05 | %(c) | | | 0.05 | %(c) | | | 5.33 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 65.60 | | | | 25.53 | %(g) | | $ | 2,623,491 | | | | 1.87 | % | | | 1.87 | % | | | 0.24 | %(d) | | | 0.24 | % | | | 7.29 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 53.12 | | | | (1.86 | )% | | $ | 3,423,967 | | | | 1.87 | % | | | 1.87 | % | | | 0.13 | % | | | 0.13 | % | | | 10.84 | % | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 56.69 | | | | 10.58 | % | | $ | 5,619,288 | | | | 1.87 | % | | | 1.86 | % | | | 0.33 | % | | | 0.33 | % | | | 10.26 | % | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 54.11 | | | | (3.54 | )% | | $ | 8,667,512 | | | | 1.86 | % | | | 1.86 | % | | | 0.09 | % | | | 0.09 | % | | | 14.91 | % | |
October 31, 2017 | | $ | 58.14 | | | | 11.52 | % | | $ | 10,589,991 | | | | 1.85 | % | | | 1.85 | % | | | (0.29 | )% | | | (0.29 | )% | | | 9.67 | % | |
First Eagle Global Fund Class I*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 61.63 | | | | (4.48 | )%(b) | | $ | 29,154,904 | | | | 0.86 | %(c) | | | 0.86 | %(c) | | | 1.08 | %(c) | | | 1.08 | %(c) | | | 5.33 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 68.90 | | | | 26.82 | %(g) | | $ | 30,248,818 | | | | 0.86 | % | | | 0.86 | % | | | 1.29 | %(d) | | | 1.29 | % | | | 7.29 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 55.79 | | | | (0.86 | )% | | $ | 24,274,791 | | | | 0.86 | % | | | 0.86 | % | | | 1.14 | % | | | 1.14 | % | | | 10.84 | % | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 59.52 | | | | 11.72 | % | | $ | 30,133,165 | | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | | 1.38 | % | | | 1.38 | % | | | 10.26 | % | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 56.73 | | | | (2.54 | )% | | $ | 29,334,134 | | | | 0.84 | % | | | 0.84 | % | | | 1.11 | % | | | 1.11 | % | | | 14.91 | % | |
October 31, 2017 | | $ | 60.85 | | | | 12.64 | % | | $ | 30,858,477 | | | | 0.84 | % | | | 0.84 | % | | | 0.74 | % | | | 0.74 | % | | | 9.67 | % | |
First Eagle Global Fund Class R3*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 61.25 | | | | (4.62 | )%(b) | | $ | 7,980 | | | | 1.15 | %(c) | | | 1.15 | %(c) | | | 0.98 | %(c) | | | 0.98 | %(c) | | | 5.33 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 68.23 | | | | 25.57 | %(g) | | $ | 1,283 | | | | 1.51 | % | | | 1.51 | % | | | 0.36 | %(d) | | | 0.36 | % | | | 7.29 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 55.47 | | | | (1.21 | )% | | $ | 4,503 | | | | 1.18 | % | | | 1.18 | % | | | 0.86 | % | | | 0.87 | % | | | 10.84 | % | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 59.34 | | | | 11.31 | % | | $ | 11,813 | | | | 1.14 | % | | | 1.14 | % | | | 1.03 | % | | | 1.03 | % | | | 10.26 | % | |
For The Period 5/01/18^- 10/31/18 | | $ | 56.62 | | | | (3.95 | )%(b) | | $ | 48 | | | | 1.25 | %(c) | | | 1.25 | %(c) | | | 0.95 | %(c) | | | 0.95 | %(c) | | | 14.91 | %(b) | |
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| | Per share operating performance* | |
| | | | Change in net assets resulting from operations | | Less dividends and distributions | |
Selected per share data for the period ended: | | Net asset value, beginning of period | | Net investment income/ loss | | Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | Total investment operations | | From net investment income | | From capital gains | | Return of capital | | Total distributions | |
First Eagle Global Fund Class R4*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 68.70 | | | | 0.31 | | | | (3.41 | ) | | | (3.10 | ) | | | (1.21 | ) | | | (2.80 | ) | | | — | | | | (4.01 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 55.72 | | | | 0.67 | (d) | | | 13.86 | | | | 14.53 | | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (0.95 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.55 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 59.48 | | | | 0.57 | | | | (1.02 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.86 | ) | | | (2.45 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.31 | ) | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 56.70 | | | | 0.74 | | | | 5.36 | | | | 6.10 | | | | (0.52 | ) | | | (2.80 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.32 | ) | |
For The Period 1/17/18^- 10/31/18 | | $ | 61.60 | | | | 0.55 | | | | (5.45 | ) | | | (4.90 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
First Eagle Global Fund Class R5*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 68.00 | | | | 0.29 | | | | (3.37 | ) | | | (3.08 | ) | | | (1.36 | ) | | | (2.80 | ) | | | — | | | | (4.16 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 54.98 | | | | 0.91 | (d) | | | 13.06 | | | | 13.97 | | | | — | | | | (0.95 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.95 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 59.47 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (1.06 | ) | | | (1.22 | ) | | | (0.82 | ) | | | (2.45 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.27 | ) | |
For The Period 7/29/19^- 10/31/19 | | $ | 58.99 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.48 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
First Eagle Global Fund Class R6*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 68.95 | | | | 0.38 | | | | (3.42 | ) | | | (3.04 | ) | | | (1.46 | ) | | | (2.80 | ) | | | — | | | | (4.26 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 55.83 | | | | 0.90 | (d) | | | 13.87 | | | | 14.77 | | | | (0.70 | ) | | | (0.95 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.65 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 59.55 | | | | 0.64 | | | | (0.99 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.92 | ) | | | (2.45 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.37 | ) | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 56.76 | | | | 0.82 | | | | 5.41 | | | | 6.23 | | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (2.80 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.44 | ) | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 60.88 | | | | 0.72 | | | | (2.14 | ) | | | (1.42 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (2.06 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.70 | ) | |
For The Period 3/01/17^- 10/31/17 | | $ | 57.33 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 3.18 | | | | 3.55 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
First Eagle Overseas Fund Class A*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 26.71 | | | | 0.14 | | | | (1.53 | ) | | | (1.39 | ) | | | (0.87 | ) | | | (0.58 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.45 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 22.80 | | | | 0.31 | (e) | | | 3.65 | | | | 3.96 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 24.65 | | | | 0.19 | | | | (0.71 | ) | | | (0.52 | ) | | | (0.50 | ) | | | (0.83 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.33 | ) | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 22.71 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 2.28 | | | | 2.60 | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.66 | ) | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 25.33 | | | | 0.25 | | | | (2.03 | ) | | | (1.78 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.84 | ) | |
October 31, 2017 | | $ | 23.86 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 2.16 | | | | 2.28 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.55 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.81 | ) | |
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| | | | | | | | Ratios to Average Net Assets of: | | | |
Selected per share data for the period ended: | | Net asset value, end of period | | Total return(a) | | Net assets, end of period (thousands) | | Operating expenses excluding earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Operating expenses including earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Net investment income excluding earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Net investment income including earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Portfolio turnover rate | |
First Eagle Global Fund Class R4*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 61.59 | | | | (4.55 | )%(b) | | $ | 2,473 | | | | 1.02 | %(c) | | | 1.02 | %(c) | | | 0.95 | %(c) | | | 0.95 | %(c) | | | 5.33 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 68.70 | | | | 26.51 | %(g) | | $ | 2,064 | | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.02 | %(d) | | | 1.02 | % | | | 7.29 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 55.72 | | | | (0.95 | )% | | $ | 2,162 | | | | 0.96 | % | | | 0.96 | % | | | 1.04 | % | | | 1.04 | % | | | 10.84 | % | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 59.48 | | | | 11.53 | % | | $ | 1,825 | | | | 0.97 | % | | | 0.97 | % | | | 1.28 | % | | | 1.28 | % | | | 10.26 | % | |
For The Period 1/17/18^- 10/31/18 | | $ | 56.70 | | | | (7.95 | )%(b) | | $ | 117 | | | | 1.02 | %(c) | | | 1.02 | %(c) | | | 1.18 | %(c) | | | 1.18 | %(c) | | | 14.91 | %(b) | |
First Eagle Global Fund Class R5*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 60.76 | | | | (4.56 | )%(b) | | $ | 106 | | | | 1.05 | %(c) | | | 1.05 | %(c) | | | 0.89 | %(c) | | | 0.89 | %(c) | | | 5.33 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 68.00 | | | | 25.65 | %(g) | | $ | 110 | | | | 1.11 | % | | | 1.11 | % | | | 1.36 | %(d) | | | 1.36 | % | | | 7.29 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 54.98 | | | | (2.32 | )% | | $ | 10 | | | | 2.29 | % | | | 2.29 | % | | | (0.28 | )% | | | (0.28 | )% | | | 10.84 | % | |
For The Period 7/29/19^- 10/31/19 | | $ | 59.47 | | | | 0.81 | %(b) | | $ | 10 | | | | 1.35 | %(c) | | | 1.35 | %(c) | | | 0.82 | %(c) | | | 0.82 | %(c) | | | 10.26 | %(b) | |
First Eagle Global Fund Class R6*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 61.65 | | | | (4.45 | )%(b) | | $ | 2,098,356 | | | | 0.79 | %(c) | | | 0.79 | %(c) | | | 1.16 | %(c) | | | 1.16 | %(c) | | | 5.33 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 68.95 | | | | 26.91 | %(g) | | $ | 2,122,258 | | | | 0.78 | % | | | 0.78 | % | | | 1.38 | %(d) | | | 1.38 | % | | | 7.29 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 55.83 | | | | (0.79 | )% | | $ | 1,555,290 | | | | 0.79 | % | | | 0.79 | % | | | 1.15 | % | | | 1.15 | % | | | 10.84 | % | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 59.55 | | | | 11.79 | % | | $ | 944,249 | | | | 0.79 | % | | | 0.79 | % | | | 1.44 | % | | | 1.44 | % | | | 10.26 | % | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 56.76 | | | | (2.49 | )% | | $ | 782,213 | | | | 0.78 | % | | | 0.78 | % | | | 1.21 | % | | | 1.21 | % | | | 14.91 | % | |
For The Period 3/01/17^- 10/31/17 | | $ | 60.88 | | | | 6.19 | %(b) | | $ | 848,431 | | | | 0.78 | %(c) | | | 0.78 | %(c) | | | 0.94 | %(c) | | | 0.94 | %(c) | | | 9.67 | %(b) | |
First Eagle Overseas Fund Class A*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 23.87 | | | | (5.26 | )%(b) | | $ | 1,665,723 | | | | 1.16 | %(c) | | | 1.16 | %(c) | | | 1.10 | %(c) | | | 1.10 | %(c) | | | 4.48 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 26.71 | | | | 17.35 | %(h) | | $ | 1,895,378 | | | | 1.16 | % | | | 1.16 | % | | | 1.20 | %(e) | | | 1.20 | % | | | 9.93 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 22.80 | | | | (2.35 | )% | | $ | 1,742,861 | | | | 1.15 | % | | | 1.15 | % | | | 0.82 | % | | | 0.82 | % | | | 13.20 | % | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 24.65 | | | | 11.82 | % | | $ | 2,125,742 | | | | 1.15 | % | | | 1.15 | % | | | 1.38 | % | | | 1.38 | % | | | 6.99 | % | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 22.71 | | | | (7.27 | )% | | $ | 2,173,765 | | | | 1.15 | % | | | 1.15 | % | | | 1.04 | % | | | 1.04 | % | | | 12.10 | % | |
October 31, 2017 | | $ | 25.33 | | | | 9.99 | % | | $ | 3,102,414 | | | | 1.15 | % | | | 1.15 | % | | | 0.51 | % | | | 0.51 | % | | | 8.45 | % | |
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| | Per share operating performance* | |
| | | | Change in net assets resulting from operations | | Less dividends and distributions | |
Selected per share data for the period ended: | | Net asset value, beginning of period | | Net investment income/ loss | | Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | Total investment operations | | From net investment income | | From capital gains | | Return of capital | | Total distributions | |
First Eagle Overseas Fund Class C*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 25.44 | | | | 0.04 | | | | (1.45 | ) | | | (1.41 | ) | | | (0.62 | ) | | | (0.58 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.20 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 21.83 | | | | 0.10 | (e) | | | 3.51 | | | | 3.61 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 23.58 | | | | 0.02 | | | | (0.69 | ) | | | (0.67 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.83 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.08 | ) | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 21.73 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 2.22 | | | | 2.33 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.48 | ) | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 24.29 | | | | 0.08 | | | | (1.95 | ) | | | (1.87 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.69 | ) | |
October 31, 2017 | | $ | 22.91 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 2.07 | | | | 2.02 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.55 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.64 | ) | |
First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 27.39 | | | | 0.18 | | | | (1.56 | ) | | | (1.38 | ) | | | (0.95 | ) | | | (0.58 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.53 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 23.38 | | | | 0.40 | (e) | | | 3.73 | | | | 4.13 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.12 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 25.24 | | | | 0.26 | | | | (0.72 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (0.57 | ) | | | (0.83 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.40 | ) | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 23.26 | | | | 0.39 | | | | 2.33 | | | | 2.72 | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.74 | ) | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 25.91 | | | | 0.34 | | | | (2.08 | ) | | | (1.74 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.91 | ) | |
October 31, 2017 | | $ | 24.40 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 2.17 | | | | 2.38 | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.55 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.87 | ) | |
First Eagle Overseas Fund Class R3*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 27.24 | | | | 0.12 | | | | (1.56 | ) | | | (1.44 | ) | | | (0.83 | ) | | | (0.58 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.41 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 23.29 | | | | 0.31 | (e) | | | 3.69 | | | | 4.00 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 25.13 | | | | 0.15 | | | | (0.74 | ) | | | (0.59 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.83 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.25 | ) | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 23.22 | | | | 0.44 | | | | 2.16 | | | | 2.60 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.69 | ) | |
For The Period 5/01/18^- 10/31/18 | | $ | 25.10 | | | | 0.16 | | | | (2.04 | ) | | | (1.88 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
First Eagle Overseas Fund Class R4*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 27.29 | | | | 0.21 | | | | (1.60 | ) | | | (1.39 | ) | | | (0.91 | ) | | | (0.58 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.49 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 23.34 | | | | 0.35 | (e) | | | 3.73 | | | | 4.08 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.13 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 25.20 | | | | 0.16 | | | | (0.66 | ) | | | (0.50 | ) | | | (0.53 | ) | | | (0.83 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.36 | ) | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 23.23 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 2.33 | | | | 2.68 | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.71 | ) | |
For The Period 1/17/18^- 10/31/18 | | $ | 26.15 | | | | 0.31 | | | | (3.23 | ) | | | (2.92 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
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Selected per share data for the period ended: | | Net asset value, end of period | | Total return(a) | | Net assets, end of period (thousands) | | Operating expenses excluding earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Operating expenses including earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Net investment income excluding earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Net investment income including earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Portfolio turnover rate | |
First Eagle Overseas Fund Class C*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 22.83 | | | | (5.61 | )%(b) | | $ | 126,796 | | | | 1.90 | %(c) | | | 1.90 | %(c) | | | 0.34 | %(c) | | | 0.34 | %(c) | | | 4.48 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 25.44 | | | | 16.49 | %(h) | | $ | 157,203 | | | | 1.89 | % | | | 1.89 | % | | | 0.41 | %(e) | | | 0.41 | % | | | 9.93 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 21.83 | | | | (3.07 | )% | | $ | 228,072 | | | | 1.89 | % | | | 1.89 | % | | | 0.08 | % | | | 0.08 | % | | | 13.20 | % | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 23.58 | | | | 10.98 | % | | $ | 378,755 | | | | 1.89 | % | | | 1.89 | % | | | 0.50 | % | | | 0.50 | % | | | 6.99 | % | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 21.73 | | | | (7.92 | )% | | $ | 687,318 | | | | 1.88 | % | | | 1.88 | % | | | 0.32 | % | | | 0.32 | % | | | 12.10 | % | |
October 31, 2017 | | $ | 24.29 | | | | 9.14 | % | | $ | 899,654 | | | | 1.88 | % | | | 1.88 | % | | | (0.20 | )% | | | (0.20 | )% | | | 8.45 | % | |
First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 24.48 | | | | (5.13 | )%(b) | | $ | 9,591,076 | | | | 0.89 | %(c) | | | 0.89 | %(c) | | | 1.37 | %(c) | | | 1.37 | %(c) | | | 4.48 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 27.39 | | | | 17.71 | %(h) | | $ | 11,072,223 | | | | 0.88 | % | | | 0.88 | % | | | 1.49 | %(e) | | | 1.49 | % | | | 9.93 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 23.38 | | | | (2.06 | )% | | $ | 9,698,986 | | | | 0.87 | % | | | 0.87 | % | | | 1.11 | % | | | 1.11 | % | | | 13.20 | % | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 25.24 | | | | 12.12 | % | | $ | 10,694,125 | | | | 0.86 | % | | | 0.86 | % | | | 1.64 | % | | | 1.64 | % | | | 6.99 | % | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 23.26 | | | | (6.98 | )% | | $ | 11,093,973 | | | | 0.86 | % | | | 0.86 | % | | | 1.35 | % | | | 1.35 | % | | | 12.10 | % | |
October 31, 2017 | | $ | 25.91 | | | | 10.24 | % | | $ | 13,831,360 | | | | 0.87 | % | | | 0.86 | % | | | 0.86 | % | | | 0.86 | % | | | 8.45 | % | |
First Eagle Overseas Fund Class R3*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 24.39 | | | | (5.38 | )%(b) | | $ | 427 | | | | 1.36 | %(c) | | | 1.36 | %(c) | | | 0.94 | %(c) | | | 0.94 | %(c) | | | 4.48 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 27.24 | | | | 17.18 | %(h) | | $ | 382 | | | | 1.34 | % | | | 1.34 | % | | | 1.16 | %(e) | | | 1.16 | % | | | 9.93 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 23.29 | | | | (2.56 | )% | | $ | 183 | | | | 1.36 | % | | | 1.36 | % | | | 0.65 | % | | | 0.65 | % | | | 13.20 | % | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 25.13 | | | | 11.59 | % | | $ | 96 | | | | 1.32 | % | | | 1.32 | % | | | 1.84 | % | | | 1.84 | % | | | 6.99 | % | |
For The Period 5/01/18^- 10/31/18 | | $ | 23.22 | | | | (7.49 | )%(b) | | $ | 46 | | | | 1.21 | %(c) | | | 1.21 | %(c) | | | 1.32 | %(c) | | | 1.32 | %(c) | | | 12.10 | %(b) | |
First Eagle Overseas Fund Class R4*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 24.41 | | | | (5.20 | )%(b) | | $ | 20,521 | | | | 1.00 | %(c) | | | 1.00 | %(c) | | | 1.68 | %(c) | | | 1.68 | %(c) | | | 4.48 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 27.29 | | | | 17.53 | %(h) | | $ | 10,239 | | | | 1.06 | % | | | 1.06 | % | | | 1.29 | %(e) | | | 1.29 | % | | | 9.93 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 23.34 | | | | (2.22 | )% | | $ | 7,326 | | | | 0.91 | % | | | 0.91 | % | | | 0.69 | % | | | 0.69 | % | | | 13.20 | % | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 25.20 | | | | 11.92 | % | | $ | 91 | | | | 1.04 | % | | | 1.04 | % | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.48 | % | | | 6.99 | % | |
For The Period 1/17/18^- 10/31/18 | | $ | 23.23 | | | | (11.17 | )%(b) | | $ | 78 | | | | 1.03 | %(c) | | | 1.03 | %(c) | | | 1.60 | %(c) | | | 1.60 | %(c) | | | 12.10 | %(b) | |
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| | | | Change in net assets resulting from operations | | Less dividends and distributions | |
Selected per share data for the period ended: | | Net asset value, beginning of period | | Net investment income/ loss | | Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | Total investment operations | | From net investment income | | From capital gains | | Return of capital | | Total distributions | |
First Eagle Overseas Fund Class R5*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 27.27 | | | | 0.09 | | | | (1.51 | ) | | | (1.42 | ) | | | (0.88 | ) | | | (0.58 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.46 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 23.27 | | | | 0.33 | (e) | | | 3.70 | | | | 4.03 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 25.20 | | | | 0.18 | | | | (0.75 | ) | | | (0.57 | ) | | | (0.53 | ) | | | (0.83 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.36 | ) | |
For The Period 3/11/19^- 10/31/19 | | $ | 23.37 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 1.55 | | | | 1.83 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
First Eagle Overseas Fund Class R6*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 27.40 | | | | 0.19 | | | | (1.56 | ) | | | (1.37 | ) | | | (0.97 | ) | | | (0.58 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.55 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 23.39 | | | | 0.45 | (e) | | | 3.70 | | | | 4.15 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.14 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 25.25 | | | | 0.28 | | | | (0.72 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.59 | ) | | | (0.83 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.42 | ) | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 23.27 | | | | 0.41 | | | | 2.33 | | | | 2.74 | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.76 | ) | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 25.92 | | | | 0.36 | | | | (2.09 | ) | | | (1.73 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.92 | ) | |
For The Period 3/01/17^- 10/31/17 | | $ | 23.99 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 1.76 | | | | 1.93 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
First Eagle U.S. Value Fund Class A*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 22.23 | | | | 0.07 | | | | (0.91 | ) | | | (0.84 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (1.70 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.87 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 16.97 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 5.49 | | | | 5.58 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.32 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 18.84 | | | | 0.14 | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (1.37 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.53 | ) | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 19.89 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 1.44 | | | | 1.60 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (2.53 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.65 | ) | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 21.26 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.42 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (1.76 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.79 | ) | |
October 31, 2017 | | $ | 20.08 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 2.80 | | | | 2.86 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (1.64 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.68 | ) | |
First Eagle U.S. Value Fund Class C*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 21.08 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.86 | ) | | | (0.87 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.70 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.70 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 16.06 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 5.22 | | | | 5.16 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.14 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 17.89 | | | | 0.01 | | | | (0.47 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.37 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.37 | ) | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 19.03 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 1.39 | | | | — | | | | (2.53 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.53 | ) | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 20.54 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.25 | | | | — | | | | (1.76 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.76 | ) | |
October 31, 2017 | | $ | 19.55 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 2.72 | | | | 2.63 | | | | — | | | | (1.64 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.64 | ) | |
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| | | | | | | | Ratios to Average Net Assets of: | | | |
Selected per share data for the period ended: | | Net asset value, end of period | | Total return(a) | | Net assets, end of period (thousands) | | Operating expenses excluding earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Operating expenses including earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Net investment income excluding earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Net investment income including earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Portfolio turnover rate | |
First Eagle Overseas Fund Class R5*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 24.39 | | | | (5.29 | )%(b) | | $ | 38 | | | | 1.16 | %(c) | | | 1.16 | %(c) | | | 0.73 | %(c) | | | 0.73 | %(c) | | | 4.48 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 27.27 | | | | 17.33 | %(h) | | $ | 70 | | | | 1.20 | % | | | 1.20 | % | | | 1.23 | %(e) | | | 1.23 | % | | | 9.93 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 23.27 | | | | (2.51 | )% | | $ | 27 | | | | 1.31 | % | | | 1.31 | % | | | 0.77 | % | | | 0.77 | % | | | 13.20 | % | |
For The Period 3/11/19^- 10/31/19 | | $ | 25.20 | | | | 7.83 | %(b) | | $ | 16 | | | | 1.12 | %(c) | | | 1.12 | %(c) | | | 1.79 | %(c) | | | 1.79 | %(c) | | | 6.99 | %(b) | |
First Eagle Overseas Fund Class R6*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 24.48 | | | | (5.08 | )%(b) | | $ | 1,406,094 | | | | 0.80 | %(c) | | | 0.80 | %(c) | | | 1.47 | %(c) | | | 1.47 | %(c) | | | 4.48 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 27.40 | | | | 17.78 | %(h) | | $ | 1,566,467 | | | | 0.79 | % | | | 0.79 | % | | | 1.65 | %(e) | | | 1.65 | % | | | 9.93 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 23.39 | | | | (1.99 | )% | | $ | 919,645 | | | | 0.80 | % | | | 0.80 | % | | | 1.19 | % | | | 1.19 | % | | | 13.20 | % | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 25.25 | | | | 12.21 | % | | $ | 759,773 | | | | 0.80 | % | | | 0.80 | % | | | 1.74 | % | | | 1.74 | % | | | 6.99 | % | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 23.27 | | | | (6.92 | )% | | $ | 592,247 | | | | 0.80 | % | | | 0.80 | % | | | 1.44 | % | | | 1.44 | % | | | 12.10 | % | |
For The Period 3/01/17^- 10/31/17 | | $ | 25.92 | | | | 8.04 | %(b) | | $ | 544,632 | | | | 0.79 | %(c) | | | 0.79 | %(c) | | | 1.01 | %(c) | | | 1.01 | %(c) | | | 8.45 | %(b) | |
First Eagle U.S. Value Fund Class A*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 19.52 | | | | (3.64 | )%(b) | | $ | 582,996 | | | | 1.17 | %(c) | | | 1.12 | %(c) | | | 0.62 | %(c) | | | 0.67 | %(c) | | | 4.41 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 22.23 | | | | 33.28 | % | | $ | 638,937 | | | | 1.16 | % | | | 1.11 | % | | | 0.40 | % | | | 0.45 | % | | | 4.02 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 16.97 | | | | (2.23 | )% | | $ | 485,589 | | | | 1.18 | % | | | 1.13 | % | | | 0.78 | % | | | 0.83 | % | | | 10.30 | % | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 18.84 | | | | 9.43 | % | | $ | 613,548 | | | | 1.16 | % | | | 1.11 | % | | | 0.81 | % | | | 0.86 | % | | | 8.65 | % | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 19.89 | | | | 2.01 | % | | $ | 590,922 | | | | 1.15 | % | | | 1.10 | % | | | 0.51 | % | | | 0.56 | % | | | 9.05 | % | |
October 31, 2017 | | $ | 21.26 | | | | 14.94 | % | | $ | 716,820 | | | | 1.14 | % | | | 1.09 | % | | | 0.24 | % | | | 0.29 | % | | | 5.85 | % | |
First Eagle U.S. Value Fund Class C*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 18.51 | | | | (4.02 | )%(b) | | $ | 43,411 | | | | 1.96 | %(c) | | | 1.91 | %(c) | | | (0.18 | )%(c) | | | (0.13 | )%(c) | | | 4.41 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 21.08 | | | | 32.29 | % | | $ | 53,912 | | | | 1.95 | % | | | 1.90 | % | | | (0.38 | )% | | | (0.33 | )% | | | 4.02 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 16.06 | | | | (3.00 | )% | | $ | 101,600 | | | | 1.94 | % | | | 1.89 | % | | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.08 | % | | | 10.30 | % | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 17.89 | | | | 8.59 | % | | $ | 194,380 | | | | 1.92 | % | | | 1.87 | % | | | 0.06 | % | | | 0.11 | % | | | 8.65 | % | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 19.03 | | | | 1.20 | % | | $ | 361,606 | | | | 1.90 | % | | | 1.85 | % | | | (0.24 | )% | | | (0.19 | )% | | | 9.05 | % | |
October 31, 2017 | | $ | 20.54 | | | | 14.13 | % | | $ | 448,462 | | | | 1.89 | % | | | 1.84 | % | | | (0.51 | )% | | | (0.46 | )% | | | 5.85 | % | |
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| | Per share operating performance* | |
| | | | Change in net assets resulting from operations | | Less dividends and distributions | |
Selected per share data for the period ended: | | Net asset value, beginning of period | | Net investment income/ loss | | Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | Total investment operations | | From net investment income | | From capital gains | | Return of capital | | Total distributions | |
First Eagle U.S. Value Fund Class I*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 22.71 | | | | 0.10 | | | | (0.93 | ) | | | (0.83 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (1.70 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.93 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 17.32 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 5.61 | | | | 5.76 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.37 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 19.21 | | | | 0.20 | | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (1.37 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.58 | ) | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 20.23 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 1.48 | | | | 1.69 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (2.53 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.71 | ) | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 21.61 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.47 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (1.76 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.85 | ) | |
October 31, 2017 | | $ | 20.38 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 2.84 | | | | 2.96 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (1.64 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.73 | ) | |
First Eagle U.S. Value Fund Class R3*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 22.61 | | | | 0.06 | | | | (0.93 | ) | | | (0.87 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (1.70 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.84 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 17.25 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 5.58 | | | | 5.65 | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.29 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 19.15 | | | | 0.11 | | | | (0.50 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (1.37 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.51 | ) | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 20.20 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 1.48 | | | | 1.62 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (2.53 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.67 | ) | |
For The Period 5/01/18^- 10/31/18 | | $ | 20.37 | | | | 0.06 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
First Eagle U.S. Value Fund Class R4*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 22.61 | | | | 0.06 | | | | (0.92 | ) | | | (0.86 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (1.70 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.85 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 17.25 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 5.56 | | | | 5.65 | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.29 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 19.18 | | | | 0.13 | | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (1.37 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.55 | ) | |
For The Period 7/29/19^- 10/31/19 | | $ | 19.40 | | | | 0.02 | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
First Eagle U.S. Value Fund Class R5*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 22.62 | | | | 0.08 | | | | (0.93 | ) | | | (0.85 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (1.70 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.88 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 17.28 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 5.59 | | | | 5.69 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.35 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 19.18 | | | | 0.12 | | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (1.37 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.56 | ) | |
For The Period 7/29/19^- 10/31/19 | | $ | 19.40 | | | | 0.03 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
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| | | | | | | | Ratios to Average Net Assets of: | | | |
Selected per share data for the period ended: | | Net asset value, end of period | | Total return(a) | | Net assets, end of period (thousands) | | Operating expenses excluding earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Operating expenses including earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Net investment income excluding earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Net investment income including earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Portfolio turnover rate | |
First Eagle U.S. Value Fund Class I*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 19.95 | | | | (3.52 | )%(b) | | $ | 559,744 | | | | 0.90 | %(c) | | | 0.85 | %(c) | | | 0.89 | %(c) | | | 0.94 | %(c) | | | 4.41 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 22.71 | | | | 33.72 | % | | $ | 584,344 | | | | 0.89 | % | | | 0.84 | % | | | 0.68 | % | | | 0.73 | % | | | 4.02 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 17.32 | | | | (2.01 | )% | | $ | 505,997 | | | | 0.89 | % | | | 0.84 | % | | | 1.08 | % | | | 1.13 | % | | | 10.30 | % | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 19.21 | | | | 9.79 | % | | $ | 749,245 | | | | 0.88 | % | | | 0.83 | % | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.14 | % | | | 8.65 | % | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 20.23 | | | | 2.24 | % | | $ | 875,239 | | | | 0.87 | % | | | 0.82 | % | | | 0.79 | % | | | 0.84 | % | | | 9.05 | % | |
October 31, 2017 | | $ | 21.61 | | | | 15.27 | % | | $ | 983,508 | | | | 0.86 | % | | | 0.81 | % | | | 0.51 | % | | | 0.56 | % | | | 5.85 | % | |
First Eagle U.S. Value Fund Class R3*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 19.90 | | | | (3.71 | )%(b) | | $ | 68 | | | | 1.31 | %(c) | | | 1.26 | %(c) | | | 0.48 | %(c) | | | 0.53 | %(c) | | | 4.41 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 22.61 | | | | 33.10 | % | | $ | 71 | | | | 1.31 | % | | | 1.26 | % | | | 0.26 | % | | | 0.31 | % | | | 4.02 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 17.25 | | | | (2.46 | )% | | $ | 53 | | | | 1.36 | % | | | 1.31 | % | | | 0.59 | % | | | 0.64 | % | | | 10.30 | % | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 19.15 | | | | 9.37 | % | | $ | 54 | | | | 1.26 | % | | | 1.21 | % | | | 0.71 | % | | | 0.76 | % | | | 8.65 | % | |
For The Period 5/01/18^- 10/31/18 | | $ | 20.20 | | | | (0.83 | )%(b) | | $ | 50 | | | | 1.24 | %(c) | | | 1.19 | %(c) | | | 0.50 | %(c) | | | 0.55 | %(c) | | | 9.05 | %(b) | |
First Eagle U.S. Value Fund Class R4*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 19.90 | | | | (3.65 | )%(b) | | $ | 12 | | | | 1.22 | %(c) | | | 1.16 | %(c) | | | 0.57 | %(c) | | | 0.63 | %(c) | | | 4.41 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 22.61 | | | | 33.13 | % | | $ | 13 | | | | 1.21 | % | | | 1.16 | % | | | 0.35 | % | | | 0.41 | % | | | 4.02 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 17.25 | | | | (2.39 | )% | | $ | 10 | | | | 1.24 | % | | | 1.20 | % | | | 0.70 | % | | | 0.74 | % | | | 10.30 | % | |
For The Period 7/29/19^- 10/31/19 | | $ | 19.18 | | | | (1.13 | )%(b) | | $ | 10 | | | | 1.51 | %(c) | | | 1.47 | %(c) | | | 0.39 | %(c) | | | 0.43 | %(c) | | | 8.65 | %(b) | |
First Eagle U.S. Value Fund Class R5*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 19.89 | | | | (3.60 | )%(b) | | $ | 80 | | | | 1.04 | %(c) | | | 0.99 | %(c) | | | 0.75 | %(c) | | | 0.80 | %(c) | | | 4.41 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 22.62 | | | | 33.35 | % | | $ | 75 | | | | 1.13 | % | | | 1.08 | % | | | 0.43 | % | | | 0.48 | % | | | 4.02 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 17.28 | | | | (2.18 | )% | | $ | 53 | | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.05 | % | | | 0.67 | % | | | 0.71 | % | | | 10.30 | % | |
For The Period 7/29/19^- 10/31/19 | | $ | 19.18 | | | | (1.13 | )%(b) | | $ | 10 | | | | 1.40 | %(c) | | | 1.36 | %(c) | | | 0.50 | %(c) | | | 0.54 | %(c) | | | 8.65 | %(b) | |
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Selected per share data for the period ended: | | Net asset value, beginning of period | | Net investment income/ loss | | Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | Total investment operations | | From net investment income | | From capital gains | | Return of capital | | Total distributions | |
First Eagle U.S. Value Fund Class R6*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 22.71 | | | | 0.10 | | | | (0.93 | ) | | | (0.83 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (1.70 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.94 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 17.32 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 5.61 | | | | 5.77 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.38 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 19.22 | | | | 0.19 | | | | (0.50 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (1.37 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.59 | ) | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 20.24 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 1.49 | | | | 1.70 | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (2.53 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.72 | ) | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 21.62 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.48 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (1.76 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.86 | ) | |
For The Period 3/01/17^- 10/31/17 | | $ | 20.66 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 0.96 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
First Eagle Gold Fund Class A*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 22.94 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 1.50 | | | | 1.51 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.22 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 26.28 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (3.01 | ) | | | (3.02 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.32 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 18.66 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 7.74 | | | | 7.62 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 13.08 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 5.62 | | | | 5.58 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 16.50 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (3.35 | ) | | | (3.42 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
October 31, 2017 | | $ | 17.99 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (1.40 | ) | | | (1.49 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
First Eagle Gold Fund Class C*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 20.82 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 1.39 | | | | 1.32 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 23.92 | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (2.76 | ) | | | (2.93 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.17 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 17.11 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 7.07 | | | | 6.81 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 12.09 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | 5.17 | | | | 5.02 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 15.36 | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (3.10 | ) | | | (3.27 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
October 31, 2017 | | $ | 16.89 | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (1.32 | ) | | | (1.53 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
First Eagle Gold Fund Class I*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 23.68 | | | | 0.04 | | | | 1.56 | | | | 1.60 | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.28 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 27.13 | | | | 0.06 | | | | (3.13 | ) | | | (3.07 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.38 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 19.22 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 7.99 | | | | 7.93 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 13.44 | | | | 0.00 | ** | | | 5.78 | | | | 5.78 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 16.90 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (3.44 | ) | | | (3.46 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
October 31, 2017 | | $ | 18.38 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (1.44 | ) | | | (1.48 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
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Selected per share data for the period ended: | | Net asset value, end of period | | Total return(a) | | Net assets, end of period (thousands) | | Operating expenses excluding earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Operating expenses including earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Net investment income excluding earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Net investment income including earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Portfolio turnover rate | |
First Eagle U.S. Value Fund Class R6*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 19.94 | | | | (3.51 | )%(b) | | $ | 26,147 | | | | 0.84 | %(c) | | | 0.79 | %(c) | | | 0.95 | %(c) | | | 1.00 | %(c) | | | 4.41 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 22.71 | | | | 33.78 | % | | $ | 25,676 | | | | 0.84 | % | | | 0.79 | % | | | 0.72 | % | | | 0.77 | % | | | 4.02 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 17.32 | | | | (2.02 | )% | | $ | 15,058 | | | | 0.86 | % | | | 0.81 | % | | | 1.03 | % | | | 1.08 | % | | | 10.30 | % | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 19.22 | | | | 9.83 | % | | $ | 15,949 | | | | 0.83 | % | | | 0.78 | % | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.14 | % | | | 8.65 | % | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 20.24 | | | | 2.28 | % | | $ | 1,362 | | | | 0.86 | % | | | 0.81 | % | | | 0.82 | % | | | 0.87 | % | | | 9.05 | % | |
For The Period 3/01/17^- 10/31/17 | | $ | 21.62 | | | | 4.65 | %(b) | | $ | 833 | | | | 0.85 | %(c) | | | 0.80 | %(c) | | | 0.56 | %(c) | | | 0.61 | %(c) | | | 5.85 | %(b) | |
First Eagle Gold Fund Class A*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 24.23 | | | | 6.69 | %(b) | | $ | 625,682 | | | | 1.20 | %(c) | | | 1.20 | %(c) | | | 0.08 | %(c) | | | 0.08 | %(c) | | | 7.97 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 22.94 | | | | (11.60 | )% | | $ | 578,968 | | | | 1.22 | % | | | 1.22 | % | | | (0.03 | )% | | | (0.03 | )% | �� | | 5.13 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 26.28 | | | | 40.84 | % | | $ | 643,945 | | | | 1.21 | % | | | 1.21 | % | | | (0.52 | )% | | | (0.52 | )% | | | 3.34 | % | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 18.66 | | | | 42.66 | % | | $ | 386,633 | | | | 1.29 | % | | | 1.29 | % | | | (0.27 | )% | | | (0.27 | )% | | | 20.01 | % | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 13.08 | | | | (20.73 | )% | | $ | 294,509 | | | | 1.29 | % | | | 1.29 | % | | | (0.45 | )% | | | (0.45 | )% | | | 9.43 | % | |
October 31, 2017 | | $ | 16.50 | | | | (8.28 | )% | | $ | 451,039 | | | | 1.26 | % | | | 1.26 | % | | | (0.53 | )% | | | (0.53 | )% | | | 7.90 | % | |
First Eagle Gold Fund Class C*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 22.09 | | | | 6.31 | %(b) | | $ | 143,853 | | | | 1.93 | %(c) | | | 1.93 | %(c) | | | (0.65 | )%(c) | | | (0.65 | )%(c) | | | 7.97 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 20.82 | | | | (12.25 | )% | | $ | 144,502 | | | | 1.95 | % | | | 1.95 | % | | | (0.77 | )% | | | (0.77 | )% | | | 5.13 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 23.92 | | | | 39.80 | % | | $ | 179,978 | | | | 1.95 | % | | | 1.95 | % | | | (1.25 | )% | | | (1.25 | )% | | | 3.34 | % | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 17.11 | | | | 41.52 | % | | $ | 115,624 | | | | 2.05 | % | | | 2.05 | % | | | (1.02 | )% | | | (1.02 | )% | | | 20.01 | % | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 12.09 | | | | (21.29 | )% | | $ | 111,685 | | | | 2.05 | % | | | 2.05 | % | | | (1.21 | )% | | | (1.21 | )% | | | 9.43 | % | |
October 31, 2017 | | $ | 15.36 | | | | (9.06 | )% | | $ | 166,043 | | | | 2.04 | % | | | 2.03 | % | | | (1.30 | )% | | | (1.30 | )% | | | 7.90 | % | |
First Eagle Gold Fund Class I*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 25.00 | | | | 6.89 | %(b) | | $ | 1,391,151 | | | | 0.94 | %(c) | | | 0.94 | %(c) | | | 0.35 | %(c) | | | 0.35 | %(c) | | | 7.97 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 23.68 | | | | (11.41 | )% | | $ | 1,349,701 | | | | 0.96 | % | | | 0.96 | % | | | 0.23 | % | | | 0.23 | % | | | 5.13 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 27.13 | | | | 41.29 | % | | $ | 1,424,181 | | | | 0.92 | % | | | 0.92 | % | | | (0.25 | )% | | | (0.25 | )% | | | 3.34 | % | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 19.22 | | | | 43.01 | % | | $ | 553,633 | | | | 0.99 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 20.01 | % | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 13.44 | | | | (20.47 | )% | | $ | 392,310 | | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | (0.15 | )% | | | (0.15 | )% | | | 9.43 | % | |
October 31, 2017 | | $ | 16.90 | | | | (8.05 | )% | | $ | 559,784 | | | | 0.99 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | (0.25 | )% | | | (0.25 | )% | | | 7.90 | % | |
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| | Per share operating performance* | |
| | | | Change in net assets resulting from operations | | Less dividends and distributions | |
Selected per share data for the period ended: | | Net asset value, beginning of period | | Net investment income/ loss | | Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | Total investment operations | | From net investment income | | From capital gains | | Return of capital | | Total distributions | |
First Eagle Gold Fund Class R3*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 23.56 | | | | 0.00 | ** | | | 1.54 | | | | 1.54 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.20 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 26.99 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (3.13 | ) | | | (3.14 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.29 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 19.17 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 7.95 | | | | 7.83 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 13.44 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 5.82 | | | | 5.73 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
For The Period 5/01/18^- 10/31/18 | | $ | 16.35 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (2.87 | ) | | | (2.91 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
First Eagle Gold Fund Class R4*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 23.72 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 1.57 | | | | 1.60 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.25 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 27.19 | | | | 0.02 | | | | (3.12 | ) | | | (3.10 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.37 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 19.26 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 8.01 | | | | 7.93 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
For The Period 7/29/19^- 10/31/19 | | $ | 18.54 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 0.76 | | | | 0.72 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
First Eagle Gold Fund Class R5*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 23.68 | | | | 0.04 | | | | 1.55 | | | | 1.59 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.25 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 27.16 | | | | 0.04 | | | | (3.14 | ) | | | (3.10 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.38 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 19.28 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 7.99 | | | | 7.90 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | |
For The Period 7/29/19^- 10/31/19 | | $ | 18.54 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.77 | | | | 0.74 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 23.74 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 1.56 | | | | 1.61 | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.31 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 27.19 | | | | 0.08 | | | | (3.13 | ) | | | (3.05 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.40 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 19.26 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 7.99 | | | | 7.96 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 13.46 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 5.79 | | | | 5.80 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 16.91 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (3.43 | ) | | | (3.45 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
For The Period 3/01/17^- 10/31/17 | | $ | 17.60 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.63 | ) | | | (0.69 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
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Selected per share data for the period ended: | | Net asset value, end of period | | Total return(a) | | Net assets, end of period (thousands) | | Operating expenses excluding earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Operating expenses including earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Net investment income excluding earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Net investment income including earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Portfolio turnover rate | |
First Eagle Gold Fund Class R3*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 24.90 | | | | 6.64 | %(b) | | $ | 1,147 | | | | 1.33 | %(c) | | | 1.33 | %(c) | | | (0.01 | )%(c) | | | (0.01 | )%(c) | | | 7.97 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 23.56 | | | | (11.72 | )% | | $ | 1,351 | | | | 1.34 | % | | | 1.34 | % | | | (0.04 | )% | | | (0.04 | )% | | | 5.13 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 26.99 | | | | 40.84 | % | | $ | 471 | | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | (0.52 | )% | | | (0.52 | )% | | | 3.34 | % | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 19.17 | | | | 42.63 | % | | $ | 491 | | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | (0.51 | )% | | | (0.51 | )% | | | 20.01 | % | |
For The Period 5/01/18^- 10/31/18 | | $ | 13.44 | | | | (17.80 | )%(b) | | $ | 41 | | | | 1.32 | %(c) | | | 1.32 | %(c) | | | (0.59 | )%(c) | | | (0.59 | )%(c) | | | 9.43 | %(b) | |
First Eagle Gold Fund Class R4*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 25.07 | | | | 6.85 | %(b) | | $ | 1,687 | | | | 0.96 | %(c) | | | 0.96 | %(c) | | | 0.28 | %(c) | | | 0.28 | %(c) | | | 7.97 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 23.72 | | | | (11.52 | )% | | $ | 811 | | | | 1.11 | % | | | 1.11 | % | | | 0.08 | % | | | 0.08 | % | | | 5.13 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 27.19 | | | | 41.17 | % | | $ | 935 | | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | (0.32 | )% | | | (0.32 | )% | | | 3.34 | % | |
For The Period 7/29/19^- 10/31/19 | | $ | 19.26 | | | | 3.88 | %(b) | | $ | 10 | | | | 1.49 | %(c) | | | 1.49 | %(c) | | | (0.84 | )%(c) | | | (0.84 | )%(c) | | | 20.01 | %(b) | |
First Eagle Gold Fund Class R5*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 25.02 | | | | 6.84 | %(b) | | $ | 715 | | | | 0.99 | %(c) | | | 0.99 | %(c) | | | 0.31 | %(c) | | | 0.31 | %(c) | | | 7.97 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 23.68 | | | | (11.49 | )% | | $ | 437 | | | | 1.03 | % | | | 1.03 | % | | | 0.16 | % | | | 0.16 | % | | | 5.13 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 27.16 | | | | 40.94 | % | | $ | 677 | | | | 0.98 | % | | | 0.98 | % | | | (0.35 | )% | | | (0.35 | )% | | | 3.34 | % | |
For The Period 7/29/19^- 10/31/19 | | $ | 19.28 | | | | 3.99 | %(b) | | $ | 166 | | | | 0.96 | %(c) | | | 0.96 | %(c) | | | (0.65 | )%(c) | | | (0.64 | )%(c) | | | 20.01 | %(b) | |
First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6*** | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 25.04 | | | | 6.91 | %(b) | | $ | 127,208 | | | | 0.85 | %(c) | | | 0.85 | %(c) | | | 0.44 | %(c) | | | 0.44 | %(c) | | | 7.97 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 23.74 | | | | (11.33 | )% | | $ | 103,234 | | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.31 | % | | | 0.31 | % | | | 5.13 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 27.19 | | | | 41.42 | % | | $ | 209,208 | | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | | (0.14 | )% | | | (0.14 | )% | | | 3.34 | % | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 19.26 | | | | 43.09 | % | | $ | 163,259 | | | | 0.89 | % | | | 0.89 | % | | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.03 | % | | | 20.01 | % | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 13.46 | | | | (20.40 | )% | | $ | 74,414 | | | | 0.91 | % | | | 0.91 | % | | | (0.14 | )% | | | (0.14 | )% | | | 9.43 | % | |
For The Period 3/01/17^- 10/31/17 | | $ | 16.91 | | | | (3.92 | )%(b) | | $ | 15,650 | | | | 0.90 | %(c) | | | 0.91 | %(c) | | | (0.51 | )%(c) | | | (0.51 | )%(c) | | | 7.90 | %(b) | |
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| | Per share operating performance* | |
| | | | Change in net assets resulting from operations | | Less dividends and distributions | |
Selected per share data for the period ended: | | Net asset value, beginning of period | | Net investment income/ loss | | Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | Total investment operations | | From net investment income | | From capital gains | | Return of capital | | Total distributions | |
First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund Class A | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 13.52 | | | | 0.15 | | | | (0.47 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.69 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 11.47 | | | | 0.27 | (f) | | | 2.17 | | | | 2.44 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.39 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 12.15 | | | | 0.22 | | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.26 | ) | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 11.45 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.95 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.25 | ) | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 12.05 | | | | 0.25 | | | | (0.56 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | |
October 31, 2017 | | $ | 10.99 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 1.07 | | | | 1.35 | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.29 | ) | |
First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund Class C | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 13.47 | | | | 0.09 | | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.51 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 11.44 | | | | 0.16 | (f) | | | 2.17 | | | | 2.33 | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.30 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 12.11 | | | | 0.13 | | | | (0.63 | ) | | | (0.50 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.17 | ) | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 11.42 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.85 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.16 | ) | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 12.02 | | | | 0.16 | | | | (0.56 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | |
October 31, 2017 | | $ | 10.96 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 1.07 | | | | 1.26 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.20 | ) | |
First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund Class I | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 13.48 | | | | 0.16 | | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.74 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 11.45 | | | | 0.30 | (f) | | | 2.15 | | | | 2.45 | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.42 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 12.12 | | | | 0.25 | | | | (0.63 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.29 | ) | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 11.43 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.97 | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.28 | ) | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 12.02 | | | | 0.28 | | | | (0.55 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | |
October 31, 2017 | | $ | 10.96 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 1.07 | | | | 1.38 | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.32 | ) | |
First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund Class R3 | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 13.48 | | | | 0.14 | | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.66 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 11.45 | | | | 0.25 | (f) | | | 2.15 | | | | 2.40 | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.37 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 12.12 | | | | 0.18 | | | | (0.62 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.23 | ) | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 11.43 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.92 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.23 | ) | |
For The Period 5/01/18^- 10/31/18 | | $ | 11.92 | | | | 0.13 | | | | (0.49 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | |
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| | | | | | | | Ratios to Average Net Assets of: | | | |
Selected per share data for the period ended: | | Net asset value, end of period | | Total return(a) | | Net assets, end of period (thousands) | | Operating expenses excluding earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Operating expenses including earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Net investment income excluding earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Net investment income including earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Portfolio turnover rate | |
First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund Class A | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 12.51 | | | | (2.30 | )%(b) | | $ | 510,398 | | | | 1.17 | %(c) | | | 1.17 | %(c) | | | 2.25 | %(c) | | | 2.25 | %(c) | | | 9.92 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 13.52 | | | | 21.36 | %(i) | | $ | 492,402 | | | | 1.17 | % | | | 1.17 | % | | | 2.04 | %(f) | | | 2.04 | % | | | 22.80 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 11.47 | | | | (3.38 | )% | | $ | 359,442 | | | | 1.19 | % | | | 1.19 | % | | | 1.87 | % | | | 1.87 | % | | | 28.98 | % | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 12.15 | | | | 8.40 | % | | $ | 392,942 | | | | 1.18 | % | | | 1.18 | % | | | 2.10 | % | | | 2.10 | % | | | 25.54 | % | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 11.45 | | | | (2.64 | )% | | $ | 319,003 | | | | 1.18 | % | | | 1.18 | % | | | 2.11 | % | | | 2.11 | % | | | 22.15 | % | |
October 31, 2017 | | $ | 12.05 | | | | 12.39 | % | | $ | 339,792 | | | | 1.19 | % | | | 1.19 | % | | | 2.43 | % | | | 2.43 | % | | | 23.18 | % | |
First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund Class C | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 12.60 | | | | (2.64 | )%(b) | | $ | 128,625 | | | | 1.94 | %(c) | | | 1.94 | %(c) | | | 1.42 | %(c) | | | 1.42 | %(c) | | | 9.92 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 13.47 | | | | 20.48 | %(i) | | $ | 153,654 | | | | 1.94 | % | | | 1.94 | % | | | 1.25 | %(f) | | | 1.25 | % | | | 22.80 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 11.44 | | | | (4.15 | )% | | $ | 186,154 | | | | 1.95 | % | | | 1.95 | % | | | 1.11 | % | | | 1.11 | % | | | 28.98 | % | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 12.11 | | | | 7.53 | % | | $ | 289,037 | | | | 1.94 | % | | | 1.94 | % | | | 1.36 | % | | | 1.36 | % | | | 25.54 | % | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 11.42 | | | | (3.38 | )% | | $ | 297,716 | | | | 1.93 | % | | | 1.93 | % | | | 1.35 | % | | | 1.35 | % | | | 22.15 | % | |
October 31, 2017 | | $ | 12.02 | | | | 11.58 | % | | $ | 334,473 | | | | 1.94 | % | | | 1.94 | % | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.69 | % | | | 23.18 | % | |
First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund Class I | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 12.45 | | | | (2.12 | )%(b) | | $ | 698,413 | | | | 0.94 | %(c) | | | 0.94 | %(c) | | | 2.50 | %(c) | | | 2.50 | %(c) | | | 9.92 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 13.48 | | | | 21.62 | %(i) | | $ | 668,678 | | | | 0.93 | % | | | 0.93 | % | | | 2.26 | %(f) | | | 2.26 | % | | | 22.80 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 11.45 | | | | (3.14 | )% | | $ | 630,351 | | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 2.11 | % | | | 2.11 | % | | | 28.98 | % | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 12.12 | | | | 8.60 | % | | $ | 793,440 | | | | 0.93 | % | | | 0.93 | % | | | 2.36 | % | | | 2.36 | % | | | 25.54 | % | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 11.43 | | | | (2.31 | )% | | $ | 742,408 | | | | 0.92 | % | | | 0.92 | % | | | 2.38 | % | | | 2.38 | % | | | 22.15 | % | |
October 31, 2017 | | $ | 12.02 | | | | 12.71 | % | | $ | 717,643 | | | | 0.93 | % | | | 0.93 | % | | | 2.68 | % | | | 2.68 | % | | | 23.18 | % | |
First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund Class R3 | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 12.50 | | | | (2.30 | )%(b) | | $ | 60 | | | | 1.28 | %(c) | | | 1.28 | %(c) | | | 2.13 | %(c) | | | 2.13 | %(c) | | | 9.92 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 13.48 | | | | 21.12 | %(i) | | $ | 61 | | | | 1.32 | % | | | 1.32 | % | | | 1.88 | %(f) | | | 1.88 | % | | | 22.80 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 11.45 | | | | (3.67 | )% | | $ | 50 | | | | 1.49 | % | | | 1.49 | % | | | 1.58 | % | | | 1.58 | % | | | 28.98 | % | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 12.12 | | | | 8.12 | % | | $ | 52 | | | | 1.37 | % | | | 1.37 | % | | | 1.92 | % | | | 1.92 | % | | | 25.54 | % | |
For The Period 5/01/18^- 10/31/18 | | $ | 11.43 | | | | (3.02 | )%(b) | | $ | 48 | | | | 1.27 | %(c) | | | 1.27 | %(c) | | | 2.23 | %(c) | | | 2.23 | %(c) | | | 22.15 | %(b) | |
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| | Per share operating performance* | |
| | | | Change in net assets resulting from operations | | Less dividends and distributions | |
Selected per share data for the period ended: | | Net asset value, beginning of period | | Net investment income/ loss | | Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | Total investment operations | | From net investment income | | From capital gains | | Return of capital | | Total distributions | |
First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund Class R4 | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 13.48 | | | | 0.13 | | | | (0.47 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.68 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 11.44 | | | | 0.27 | (f) | | | 2.15 | | | | 2.42 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.38 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 12.11 | | | | 0.21 | | | | (0.63 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.25 | ) | |
For The Period 7/29/19^- 10/31/19 | | $ | 12.08 | | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.07 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | |
First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund Class R5 | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 13.47 | | | | 0.15 | | | | (0.47 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.68 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 11.44 | | | | 0.27 | (f) | | | 2.15 | | | | 2.42 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.39 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 12.11 | | | | 0.23 | | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.26 | ) | |
For The Period 7/29/19^- 10/31/19 | | $ | 12.08 | | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.07 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | |
First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund Class R6 | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 13.47 | | | | 0.17 | | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.75 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 11.44 | | | | 0.31 | (f) | | | 2.15 | | | | 2.46 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.43 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 12.11 | | | | 0.24 | | | | (0.62 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.29 | ) | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 11.42 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.97 | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.28 | ) | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 12.01 | | | | 0.28 | | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | |
For The Period 3/01/17^- 10/31/17 | | $ | 11.37 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.67 | | | | 0.87 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.23 | ) | |
First Eagle High Income Fund Class A | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 8.98 | | | | 0.17 | | | | (0.75 | ) | | | (0.58 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.17 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 8.71 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.60 | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.33 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 8.71 | | | | 0.37 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.36 | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.36 | ) | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 8.81 | | | | 0.41 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 0.30 | | | | (0.40 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.40 | ) | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 9.03 | | | | 0.47 | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | 0.23 | | | | (0.45 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.45 | ) | |
October 31, 2017 | | $ | 8.99 | | | | 0.46 | | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.50 | | | | (0.45 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) | |
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| | | | | | | | Ratios to Average Net Assets of: | | | |
Selected per share data for the period ended: | | Net asset value, end of period | | Total return(a) | | Net assets, end of period (thousands) | | Operating expenses excluding earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Operating expenses including earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Net investment income excluding earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Net investment income including earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Portfolio turnover rate | |
First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund Class R4 | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 12.46 | | | | (2.44 | )%(b) | | $ | 28 | | | | 1.38 | %(c) | | | 1.38 | %(c) | | | 2.05 | %(c) | | | 2.05 | %(c) | | | 9.92 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 13.48 | | | | 21.34 | %(i) | | $ | 27 | | | | 1.17 | % | | | 1.17 | % | | | 2.05 | %(f) | | | 2.05 | % | | | 22.80 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 11.44 | | | | (3.51 | )% | | $ | 10 | | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.84 | % | | | 1.84 | % | | | 28.98 | % | |
For The Period 7/29/19^- 10/31/19 | | $ | 12.11 | | | | 0.59 | %(b) | | $ | 10 | | | | 1.49 | %(c) | | | 1.49 | %(c) | | | 1.34 | %(c) | | | 1.34 | %(c) | | | 25.54 | %(b) | |
First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund Class R5 | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 12.47 | | | | (2.30 | )%(b) | | $ | 12 | | | | 1.16 | %(c) | | | 1.16 | %(c) | | | 2.27 | %(c) | | | 2.27 | %(c) | | | 9.92 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 13.47 | | | | 21.34 | %(i) | | $ | 12 | | | | 1.16 | % | | | 1.16 | % | | | 2.04 | %(f) | | | 2.04 | % | | | 22.80 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 11.44 | | | | (3.40 | )% | | $ | 10 | | | | 1.14 | % | | | 1.14 | % | | | 1.94 | % | | | 1.94 | % | | | 28.98 | % | |
For The Period 7/29/19^- 10/31/19 | | $ | 12.11 | | | | 0.62 | %(b) | | $ | 10 | | | | 1.38 | %(c) | | | 1.38 | %(c) | | | 1.45 | %(c) | | | 1.45 | %(c) | | | 25.54 | %(b) | |
First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund Class R6 | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 12.43 | | | | (2.08 | )%(b) | | $ | 35,473 | | | | 0.87 | %(c) | | | 0.87 | %(c) | | | 2.65 | %(c) | | | 2.65 | %(c) | | | 9.92 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 13.47 | | | | 21.72 | %(i) | | $ | 24,506 | | | | 0.87 | % | | | 0.87 | % | | | 2.35 | %(f) | | | 2.35 | % | | | 22.80 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 11.44 | | | | (3.14 | )% | | $ | 15,649 | | | | 0.90 | % | | | 0.90 | % | | | 2.01 | % | | | 2.01 | % | | | 28.98 | % | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 12.11 | | | | 8.62 | % | | $ | 1,233 | | | | 0.93 | % | | | 0.93 | % | | | 2.31 | % | | | 2.31 | % | | | 25.54 | % | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 11.42 | | | | (2.27 | )% | | $ | 912 | | | | 0.88 | % | | | 0.88 | % | | | 2.38 | % | | | 2.38 | % | | | 22.15 | % | |
For The Period 3/01/17^- 10/31/17 | | $ | 12.01 | | | | 7.68 | %(b) | | $ | 965 | | | | 0.89 | %(c) | | | 0.89 | %(c) | | | 2.55 | %(c) | | | 2.55 | %(c) | | | 23.18 | %(b) | |
First Eagle High Income Fund Class A | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 8.23 | | | | (6.50 | )%(b) | | $ | 76,679 | | | | 1.11 | %(c) | | | 1.11 | %(c) | | | 4.04 | %(c) | | | 4.04 | %(c) | | | 13.50 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 8.98 | | | | 7.01 | % | | $ | 83,819 | | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.16 | % | | | 3.56 | % | | | 3.63 | % | | | 64.11 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 8.71 | | | | 4.39 | % | | $ | 73,112 | | | | 1.33 | % | | | 1.23 | % | | | 4.27 | % | | | 4.37 | % | | | 55.38 | % | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 8.71 | | | | 3.54 | % | | $ | 73,567 | | | | 1.34 | % | | | 1.24 | % | | | 4.55 | % | | | 4.65 | % | | | 24.19 | % | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 8.81 | | | | 2.56 | % | | $ | 78,360 | | | | 1.26 | % | | | 1.19 | % | | | 5.17 | % | | | 5.24 | % | | | 24.82 | % | |
October 31, 2017 | | $ | 9.03 | | | | 5.71 | % | | $ | 98,548 | | | | 1.21 | % | | | 1.16 | % | | | 5.02 | % | | | 5.07 | % | | | 25.77 | % | |
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| | Per share operating performance* | |
| | | | Change in net assets resulting from operations | | Less dividends and distributions | |
Selected per share data for the period ended: | | Net asset value, beginning of period | | Net investment income/ loss | | Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | Total investment operations | | From net investment income | | From capital gains | | Return of capital | | Total distributions | |
First Eagle High Income Fund Class C | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 8.97 | | | | 0.14 | | | | (0.75 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.14 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 8.70 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.54 | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.27 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 8.70 | | | | 0.31 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.30 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.30 | ) | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 8.80 | | | | 0.34 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 0.24 | | | | (0.34 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.34 | ) | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 9.02 | | | | 0.40 | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | 0.16 | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.38 | ) | |
October 31, 2017 | | $ | 8.98 | | | | 0.39 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.44 | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | |
First Eagle High Income Fund Class I | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 8.98 | | | | 0.19 | | | | (0.76 | ) | | | (0.57 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.18 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 8.71 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.63 | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.36 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 8.71 | | | | 0.39 | | | | 0.00 | ** | | | 0.39 | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.39 | ) | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 8.81 | | | | 0.43 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 0.33 | | | | (0.43 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.43 | ) | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 9.04 | | | | 0.49 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | 0.24 | | | | (0.47 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.47 | ) | |
October 31, 2017 | | $ | 8.99 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.54 | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.49 | ) | |
First Eagle High Income Fund Class R3 | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 8.99 | | | | 0.17 | | | | (0.75 | ) | | | (0.58 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.17 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 8.72 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.59 | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.32 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 8.72 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.00 | ** | | | 0.35 | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.35 | ) | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 8.82 | | | | 0.40 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 0.29 | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.39 | ) | |
For The Period 5/01/18^- 10/31/18 | | $ | 8.91 | | | | 0.23 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 0.13 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.22 | ) | |
First Eagle High Income Fund Class R4 | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 8.98 | | | | 0.14 | | | | (0.74 | ) | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.14 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 8.72 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.55 | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.29 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 8.72 | | | | 0.33 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.32 | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.32 | ) | |
For The Period 7/29/19^- 10/31/19 | | $ | 8.78 | | | | 0.08 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 0.02 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.08 | ) | |
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Selected per share data for the period ended: | | Net asset value, end of period | | Total return(a) | | Net assets, end of period (thousands) | | Operating expenses excluding earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Operating expenses including earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Net investment income excluding earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Net investment income including earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Portfolio turnover rate | |
First Eagle High Income Fund Class C | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 8.22 | | | | (6.87 | )%(b) | | $ | 10,065 | | | | 1.91 | %(c) | | | 1.91 | %(c) | | | 3.21 | %(c) | | | 3.21 | %(c) | | | 13.50 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 8.97 | | | | 6.20 | % | | $ | 15,129 | | | | 2.01 | % | | | 1.94 | % | | | 2.81 | % | | | 2.88 | % | | | 64.11 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 8.70 | | | | 3.60 | % | | $ | 31,972 | | | | 2.10 | % | | | 2.00 | % | | | 3.53 | % | | | 3.63 | % | | | 55.38 | % | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 8.70 | | | | 2.77 | % | | $ | 50,100 | | | | 2.10 | % | | | 2.00 | % | | | 3.83 | % | | | 3.93 | % | | | 24.19 | % | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 8.80 | | | | 1.68 | % | | $ | 62,749 | | | | 2.01 | % | | | 1.94 | % | | | 4.43 | % | | | 4.50 | % | | | 24.82 | % | |
October 31, 2017 | | $ | 9.02 | | | | 5.06 | % | | $ | 87,479 | | | | 1.95 | % | | | 1.90 | % | | | 4.30 | % | | | 4.35 | % | | | 25.77 | % | |
First Eagle High Income Fund Class I | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 8.23 | | | | (6.38 | )%(b) | | $ | 110,114 | | | | 0.85 | %(c) | | | 0.85 | %(c) | | | 4.28 | %(c) | | | 4.28 | %(c) | | | 13.50 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 8.98 | | | | 7.29 | % | | $ | 132,026 | | | | 0.97 | % | | | 0.90 | % | | | 3.82 | % | | | 3.89 | % | | | 64.11 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 8.71 | | | | 4.68 | % | | $ | 126,527 | | | | 1.04 | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 4.54 | % | | | 4.64 | % | | | 55.38 | % | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 8.71 | | | | 3.84 | % | | $ | 144,532 | | | | 1.05 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 4.86 | % | | | 4.96 | % | | | 24.19 | % | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 8.81 | | | | 2.74 | % | | $ | 184,351 | | | | 0.97 | % | | | 0.90 | % | | | 5.46 | % | | | 5.53 | % | | | 24.82 | % | |
October 31, 2017 | | $ | 9.04 | | | | 6.15 | % | | $ | 278,660 | | | | 0.91 | % | | | 0.86 | % | | | 5.33 | % | | | 5.38 | % | | | 25.77 | % | |
First Eagle High Income Fund Class R3 | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 8.24 | | | | (6.57 | )%(b) | | $ | 437 | | | | 1.28 | %(c) | | | 1.28 | %(c) | | | 3.87 | %(c) | | | 3.87 | %(c) | | | 13.50 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 8.99 | | | | 6.83 | % | | $ | 443 | | | | 1.40 | % | | | 1.33 | % | | | 3.39 | % | | | 3.46 | % | | | 64.11 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 8.72 | | | | 4.21 | % | | $ | 453 | | | | 1.45 | % | | | 1.35 | % | | | 4.04 | % | | | 4.14 | % | | | 55.38 | % | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 8.72 | | | | 3.44 | % | | $ | 52 | | | | 1.44 | % | | | 1.34 | % | | | 4.44 | % | | | 4.54 | % | | | 24.19 | % | |
For The Period 5/01/18^- 10/31/18 | | $ | 8.82 | | | | 1.41 | %(b) | | $ | 51 | | | | 1.36 | %(c) | | | 1.27 | %(c) | | | 4.99 | %(c) | | | 5.08 | %(c) | | | 24.82 | %(b) | |
First Eagle High Income Fund Class R4 | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 8.24 | | | | (6.79 | )%(b) | | $ | 10 | | | | 1.95 | %(c) | | | 1.95 | %(c) | | | 3.18 | %(c) | | | 3.18 | %(c) | | | 13.50 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 8.98 | | | | 6.38 | % | | $ | 11 | | | | 1.66 | % | | | 1.59 | % | | | 3.12 | % | | | 3.19 | % | | | 64.11 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 8.72 | | | | 3.81 | % | | $ | 10 | | | | 1.84 | % | | | 1.74 | % | | | 3.74 | % | | | 3.84 | % | | | 55.38 | % | |
For The Period 7/29/19^- 10/31/19 | | $ | 8.72 | | | | 0.24 | %(b) | | $ | 10 | | | | 1.70 | %(c) | | | 1.59 | %(c) | | | 3.43 | %(c) | | | 3.54 | %(c) | | | 24.19 | %(b) | |
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| | Per share operating performance* | |
| | | | Change in net assets resulting from operations | | Less dividends and distributions | |
Selected per share data for the period ended: | | Net asset value, beginning of period | | Net investment income/ loss | | Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | Total investment operations | | From net investment income | | From capital gains | | Return of capital | | Total distributions | |
First Eagle High Income Fund Class R5 | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 8.98 | | | | 0.17 | | | | (0.75 | ) | | | (0.58 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.17 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 8.71 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.60 | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.33 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 8.71 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.00 | ** | | | 0.37 | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.37 | ) | |
For The Period 7/29/19^- 10/31/19 | | $ | 8.78 | | | | 0.08 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 0.01 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.08 | ) | |
First Eagle High Income Fund Class R6 | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 8.98 | | | | 0.19 | | | | (0.75 | ) | | | (0.56 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 8.71 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.63 | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.36 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 8.71 | | | | 0.39 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.38 | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.38 | ) | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 8.82 | | | | 0.43 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 0.32 | | | | (0.43 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.43 | ) | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 9.04 | | | | 0.49 | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | 0.25 | | | | (0.47 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.47 | ) | |
For The Period 3/01/17^- 10/31/17 | | $ | 9.10 | | | | 0.32 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 0.27 | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.00 | )** | | | (0.33 | ) | |
First Eagle Fund of America Class A | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 29.80 | | | | 0.05 | | | | (4.10 | ) | | | (4.05 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (3.54 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.57 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 25.84 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 8.37 | | | | 8.46 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (4.44 | ) | | | — | | | | (4.50 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 26.45 | | | | 0.01 | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.24 | ) | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 30.53 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 1.50 | | | | 1.53 | | | | — | | | | (5.61 | ) | | | — | | | | (5.61 | ) | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 38.18 | | | | 0.08 | | | | (4.15 | ) | | | (4.07 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.58 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.58 | ) | |
October 31, 2017 | | $ | 32.93 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 7.41 | | | | 7.39 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (2.07 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.14 | ) | |
First Eagle Fund of America Class C | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 20.00 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (2.60 | ) | | | (2.63 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.54 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.54 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 18.74 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 5.77 | | | | 5.70 | | | | — | | | | (4.44 | ) | | | — | | | | (4.44 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 19.37 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.23 | ) | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 24.09 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 1.01 | | | | 0.89 | | | | — | | | | (5.61 | ) | | | — | | | | (5.61 | ) | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 31.08 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (3.27 | ) | | | (3.41 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.58 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.58 | ) | |
October 31, 2017 | | $ | 27.32 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 6.06 | | | | 5.83 | | | | — | | | | (2.07 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.07 | ) | |
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Selected per share data for the period ended: | | Net asset value, end of period | | Total return(a) | | Net assets, end of period (thousands) | | Operating expenses excluding earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Operating expenses including earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Net investment income excluding earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Net investment income including earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Portfolio turnover rate | |
First Eagle High Income Fund Class R5 | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 8.23 | | | | (6.52 | )%(b) | | $ | 10 | | | | 1.14 | %(c) | | | 1.14 | %(c) | | | 3.99 | %(c) | | | 3.99 | %(c) | | | 13.50 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 8.98 | | | | 7.01 | % | | $ | 11 | | | | 1.20 | % | | | 1.13 | % | | | 3.58 | % | | | 3.65 | % | | | 64.11 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 8.71 | | | | 4.41 | % | | $ | 10 | | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.15 | % | | | 4.33 | % | | | 4.43 | % | | | 55.38 | % | |
For The Period 7/29/19^- 10/31/19 | | $ | 8.71 | | | | 0.11 | %(b) | | $ | 10 | | | | 1.59 | %(c) | | | 1.48 | %(c) | | | 3.54 | %(c) | | | 3.65 | %(c) | | | 24.19 | %(b) | |
First Eagle High Income Fund Class R6 | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 8.23 | | | | (6.34 | )%(b) | | $ | 959 | | | | 0.77 | %(c) | | | 0.77 | %(c) | | | 4.38 | %(c) | | | 4.38 | %(c) | | | 13.50 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 8.98 | | | | 7.34 | % | | $ | 1,066 | | | | 0.92 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | | 3.87 | % | | | 3.94 | % | | | 64.11 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 8.71 | | | | 4.64 | % | | $ | 1,033 | | | | 1.07 | % | | | 0.97 | % | | | 4.47 | % | | | 4.57 | % | | | 55.38 | % | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 8.71 | | | | 3.75 | % | | $ | 1,907 | | | | 1.02 | % | | | 0.92 | % | | | 4.78 | % | | | 4.89 | % | | | 24.19 | % | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 8.82 | | | | 2.80 | % | | $ | 401 | | | | 1.01 | % | | | 0.93 | % | | | 5.36 | % | | | 5.44 | % | | | 24.82 | % | |
For The Period 3/01/17^- 10/31/17 | | $ | 9.04 | | | | 2.99 | %(b) | | $ | 114 | | | | 0.92 | %(c) | | | 0.87 | %(c) | | | 5.29 | %(c) | | | 5.34 | %(c) | | | 25.77 | %(b) | |
First Eagle Fund of America Class A | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 22.18 | | | | (15.06 | )%(b) | | $ | 283,031 | | | | 1.09 | %(c) | | | 0.90 | %(c) | | | 0.23 | %(c) | | | 0.42 | %(c) | | | 5.03 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 29.80 | | | | 36.58 | % | | $ | 235,888 | | | | 1.04 | % | | | 0.90 | % | | | 0.20 | % | | | 0.34 | % | | | 40.70 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 25.84 | | | | (1.43 | )% | | $ | 203,581 | | | | 1.34 | % | | | 1.28 | % | | | (0.04 | )% | | | 0.02 | % | | | 97.86 | % | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 26.45 | | | | 7.58 | % | | $ | 273,446 | | | | 1.38 | % | | | 1.37 | % | | | 0.11 | % | | | 0.13 | % | | | 26.42 | % | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 30.53 | | | | (11.84 | )% | | $ | 388,961 | | | | 1.32 | % | | | 1.32 | % | | | 0.23 | % | | | 0.23 | % | | | 60.29 | % | |
October 31, 2017 | | $ | 38.18 | | | | 23.56 | % | | $ | 622,389 | | | | 1.31 | % | | | 1.31 | % | | | (0.07 | )% | | | (0.07 | )% | | | 57.02 | % | |
First Eagle Fund of America Class C | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 13.83 | | | | (15.39 | )%(b) | | $ | 23,489 | | | | 1.89 | %(c) | | | 1.65 | %(c) | | | (0.63 | )%(c) | | | (0.39 | )%(c) | | | 5.03 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 20.00 | | | | 35.52 | % | | $ | 37,722 | | | | 1.79 | % | | | 1.65 | % | | | (0.54 | )% | | | (0.40 | )% | | | 40.70 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 18.74 | | | | (2.12 | )% | | $ | 62,901 | | | | 2.09 | % | | | 2.03 | % | | | (0.79 | )% | | | (0.73 | )% | | | 97.86 | % | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 19.37 | | | | 6.77 | % | | $ | 115,146 | | | | 2.12 | % | | | 2.10 | % | | | (0.61 | )% | | | (0.60 | )% | | | 26.42 | % | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 24.09 | | | | (12.48 | )% | | $ | 244,240 | | | | 2.06 | % | | | 2.06 | % | | | (0.51 | )% | | | (0.51 | )% | | | 60.29 | % | |
October 31, 2017 | | $ | 31.08 | | | | 22.61 | % | | $ | 401,699 | | | | 2.06 | % | | | 2.06 | % | | | (0.81 | )% | | | (0.81 | )% | | | 57.02 | % | |
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| | | | Change in net assets resulting from operations | | Less dividends and distributions | |
Selected per share data for the period ended: | | Net asset value, beginning of period | | Net investment income/ loss | | Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | Total investment operations | | From net investment income | | From capital gains | | Return of capital | | Total distributions | |
First Eagle Fund of America Class I | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 31.17 | | | | 0.08 | | | | (4.30 | ) | | | (4.22 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (3.54 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.60 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 26.91 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 8.72 | | | | 8.89 | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (4.44 | ) | | | — | | | | (4.63 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 27.54 | | | | 0.09 | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.35 | ) | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 31.46 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 1.56 | | | | 1.69 | | | | — | | | | (5.61 | ) | | | — | | | | (5.61 | ) | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 39.15 | | | | 0.21 | | | | (4.30 | ) | | | (4.09 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (3.58 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.60 | ) | |
October 31, 2017 | | $ | 33.72 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 7.59 | | | | 7.67 | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (2.07 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.24 | ) | |
First Eagle Fund of America Class R3 | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 30.97 | | | | 0.04 | | | | (4.28 | ) | | | (4.24 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (3.54 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.56 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 26.71 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 8.66 | | | | 8.73 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (4.44 | ) | | | — | | | | (4.47 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 27.37 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.24 | ) | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 31.40 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 1.56 | | | | 1.58 | | | | — | | | | (5.61 | ) | | | — | | | | (5.61 | ) | |
For The Period 5/01/18^- 10/31/18 | | $ | 35.19 | | | | 0.14 | | | | (3.93 | ) | | | (3.79 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
First Eagle Fund of America Class R4 | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 31.14 | | | | 0.07 | | | | (4.30 | ) | | | (4.23 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (3.54 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.59 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 26.85 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 8.72 | | | | 8.86 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (4.44 | ) | | | — | | | | (4.57 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 27.52 | | | | 0.04 | | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.31 | ) | |
For The Period 7/29/19^- 10/31/19 | | $ | 28.16 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.62 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
First Eagle Fund of America Class R5 | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 31.15 | | | | 0.08 | | | | (4.30 | ) | | | (4.22 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (3.54 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.60 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 26.88 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 8.72 | | | | 8.89 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (4.44 | ) | | | — | | | | (4.62 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 27.53 | | | | 0.06 | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.32 | ) | |
For The Period 7/29/19^- 10/31/19 | | $ | 28.16 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.62 | ) | | | (0.63 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
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| | | | | | | | Ratios to Average Net Assets of: | | | |
Selected per share data for the period ended: | | Net asset value, end of period | | Total return(a) | | Net assets, end of period (thousands) | | Operating expenses excluding earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Operating expenses including earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Net investment income excluding earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Net investment income including earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Portfolio turnover rate | |
First Eagle Fund of America Class I | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 23.35 | | | | (14.94 | )%(b) | | $ | 115,874 | | | | 0.79 | %(c) | | | 0.65 | %(c) | | | 0.47 | %(c) | | | 0.61 | %(c) | | | 5.03 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 31.17 | | | | 36.88 | % | | $ | 162,113 | | | | 0.70 | % | | | 0.65 | % | | | 0.53 | % | | | 0.58 | % | | | 40.70 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 26.91 | | | | (1.09 | )% | | $ | 167,093 | | | | 1.01 | % | | | 0.96 | % | | | 0.28 | % | | | 0.33 | % | | | 97.86 | % | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 27.54 | | | | 7.88 | % | | $ | 384,510 | | | | 1.05 | % | | | 1.03 | % | | | 0.45 | % | | | 0.46 | % | | | 26.42 | % | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 31.46 | | | | (11.53 | )% | | $ | 612,845 | | | | 1.02 | % | | | 1.02 | % | | | 0.58 | % | | | 0.58 | % | | | 60.29 | % | |
October 31, 2017 | | $ | 39.15 | | | | 23.91 | % | | $ | 829,414 | | | | 1.01 | % | | | 1.01 | % | | | 0.22 | % | | | 0.22 | % | | | 57.02 | % | |
First Eagle Fund of America Class R3 | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 23.17 | | | | (15.13 | )%(b) | | $ | 55 | | | | 1.14 | %(c) | | | 1.00 | %(c) | | | 0.13 | %(c) | | | 0.27 | %(c) | | | 5.03 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 30.97 | | | | 36.40 | % | | $ | 64 | | | | 1.12 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | 0.12 | % | | | 0.25 | % | | | 40.70 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 26.71 | | | | (1.56 | )% | | $ | 47 | | | | 1.50 | % | | | 1.44 | % | | | (0.20 | )% | | | (0.14 | )% | | | 97.86 | % | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 27.37 | | | | 7.48 | % | | $ | 48 | | | | 1.44 | % | | | 1.42 | % | | | 0.04 | % | | | 0.06 | % | | | 26.42 | % | |
For The Period 5/01/18^- 10/31/18 | | $ | 31.40 | | | | (10.74 | )%(b) | | $ | 45 | | | | 1.38 | %(c) | | | 1.38 | %(c) | | | 0.79 | %(c) | | | 0.79 | %(c) | | | 60.29 | %(b) | |
First Eagle Fund of America Class R4 | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 23.32 | | | | (15.00 | )%(b) | | $ | 11 | | | | 1.17 | %(c) | | | 0.77 | %(c) | | | 0.10 | %(c) | | | 0.50 | %(c) | | | 5.03 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 31.14 | | | | 36.76 | % | | $ | 13 | | | | 1.08 | % | | | 0.75 | % | | | 0.16 | % | | | 0.49 | % | | | 40.70 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 26.85 | | | | (1.35 | )% | | $ | 10 | | | | 1.36 | % | | | 1.16 | % | | | (0.06 | )% | | | 0.13 | % | | | 97.86 | % | |
For The Period 7/29/19^- 10/31/19 | | $ | 27.52 | | | | (2.27 | )%(b) | | $ | 10 | | | | 1.66 | %(c) | | | 1.62 | %(c) | | | (0.25 | )%(c) | | | (0.22 | )%(c) | | | 26.42 | %(b) | |
First Eagle Fund of America Class R5 | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 23.33 | | | | (14.95 | )%(b) | | $ | 11 | | | | 1.36 | %(c) | | | 0.67 | %(c) | | | (0.09 | )%(c) | | | 0.60 | %(c) | | | 5.03 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 31.15 | | | | 36.88 | % | | $ | 13 | | | | 1.35 | % | | | 0.65 | % | | | (0.11 | )% | | | 0.59 | % | | | 40.70 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 26.88 | | | | (1.25 | )% | | $ | 10 | | | | 1.26 | % | | | 1.06 | % | | | 0.04 | % | | | 0.24 | % | | | 97.86 | % | |
For The Period 7/29/19^- 10/31/19 | | $ | 27.53 | | | | (2.24 | )%(b) | | $ | 10 | | | | 1.55 | %(c) | | | 1.51 | %(c) | | | (0.14 | )%(c) | | | (0.10 | )%(c) | | | 26.42 | %(b) | |
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| | | | Change in net assets resulting from operations | | Less dividends and distributions | |
Selected per share data for the period ended: | | Net asset value, beginning of period | | Net investment income/ loss | | Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | Total investment operations | | From net investment income | | From capital gains | | Return of capital | | Total distributions | |
First Eagle Fund of America Class R6 | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 31.17 | | | | 0.08 | | | | (4.31 | ) | | | (4.23 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (3.54 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.60 | ) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 26.92 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 8.74 | | | | 8.91 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (4.44 | ) | | | — | | | | (4.66 | ) | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 27.57 | | | | 0.07 | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.35 | ) | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 31.46 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 1.63 | | | | 1.72 | | | | — | | | | (5.61 | ) | | | — | | | | (5.61 | ) | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 39.15 | | | | 0.65 | | | | (4.73 | ) | | | (4.08 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (3.58 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.61 | ) | |
For The Period 3/01/17^- 10/31/17 | | $ | 35.44 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 3.69 | | | | 3.71 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund Class A | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 9.76 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.76 | ) | | | (0.77 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
For The Period 7/01/21^- 10/31/21 | | $ | 10.12 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund Class I | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 9.77 | | | | 0.00 | ** | | | (0.77 | ) | | | (0.77 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
For The Period 4/27/21^- 10/31/21 | | $ | 10.00 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.00 | )** | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.00 | )** | | | (0.19 | ) | |
First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund Class R6 | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 9.77 | | | | 0.00 | ** | | | (0.76 | ) | | | (0.76 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
For The Period 7/01/21^- 10/31/21 | | $ | 10.12 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund Class A*** | |
For The Period 11/30/21^- 4/30/22 (unaudited) | | $ | 10.00 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.38 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
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Selected per share data for the period ended: | | Net asset value, end of period | | Total return(a) | | Net assets, end of period (thousands) | | Operating expenses excluding earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Operating expenses including earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Net investment income excluding earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Net investment income including earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Portfolio turnover rate | |
First Eagle Fund of America Class R6 | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 23.34 | | | | (14.98 | )%(b) | | $ | 5,778 | | | | 0.72 | %(c) | | | 0.65 | %(c) | | | 0.55 | %(c) | | | 0.62 | %(c) | | | 5.03 | %(b) | |
October 31, 2021 | | $ | 31.17 | | | | 36.93 | % | | $ | 7,056 | | | | 0.67 | % | | | 0.65 | % | | | 0.57 | % | | | 0.59 | % | | | 40.70 | % | |
October 31, 2020 | | $ | 26.92 | | | | (1.13 | )% | | $ | 5,471 | | | | 1.00 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.20 | % | | | 0.26 | % | | | 97.86 | % | |
October 31, 2019 | | $ | 27.57 | | | | 8.00 | % | | $ | 2,656 | | | | 1.00 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | 0.32 | % | | | 0.32 | % | | | 26.42 | % | |
October 31, 2018 | | $ | 31.46 | | | | (11.53 | )% | | $ | 4,362 | | | | 0.98 | % | | | 0.98 | % | | | 1.85 | % | | | 1.86 | % | | | 60.29 | % | |
For The Period 3/01/17^- 10/31/17 | | $ | 39.15 | | | | 10.47 | %(b) | | $ | 397 | | | | 1.00 | %(c) | | | 1.00 | %(c) | | | 0.09 | %(c) | | | 0.09 | %(c) | | | 57.02 | %(b) | |
First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund Class A | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 8.99 | | | | (7.89 | )%(b) | | $ | 26,828 | | | | 1.27 | %(c) | | | 1.25 | %(c) | | | (0.33 | )%(c) | | | (0.31 | )%(c) | | | 19.29 | %(b) | |
For The Period 7/01/21^- 10/31/21 | | $ | 9.76 | | | | (3.56 | )%(b) | | $ | 10,060 | | | | 1.95 | %(c) | | | 1.25 | %(c) | | | (1.30 | )%(c) | | | (0.60 | )%(c) | | | 13.63 | %(b) | |
First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund Class I | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 9.00 | | | | (7.78 | )%(b) | | $ | 370,468 | | | | 1.01 | %(c) | | | 1.00 | %(c) | | | (0.10 | )%(c) | | | (0.09 | )%(c) | | | 19.29 | %(b) | |
For The Period 4/27/21^- 10/31/21 | | $ | 9.77 | | | | (0.47 | )%(b) | | $ | 93,195 | | | | 2.07 | %(c) | | | 1.00 | %(c) | | | (1.37 | )%(c) | | | (0.30 | )%(c) | | | 13.63 | %(b) | |
First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund Class R6 | |
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited) | | $ | 9.01 | | | | (7.78 | )%(b) | | $ | 1,474 | | | | 1.01 | %(c) | | | 1.00 | %(c) | | | (0.01 | )%(c) | | | 0.00 | %****(c) | | | 19.29 | %(b) | |
For The Period 7/01/21^- 10/31/21 | | $ | 9.77 | | | | (3.46 | )%(b) | | $ | 1,236 | | | | 1.98 | %(c) | | | 1.00 | %(c) | | | (1.29 | )%(c) | | | (0.31 | )%(c) | | | 13.63 | %(b) | |
First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund Class A*** | |
For The Period 11/30/21^- 4/30/22 (unaudited) | | $ | 10.38 | | | | 3.80 | %(b) | | $ | 1,046 | | | | 4.22 | %(c) | | | 1.10 | %(c) | | | (1.87 | )%(c) | | | 1.25 | %(c) | | | 6.31 | %(b) | |
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| | Per share operating performance* | |
| | | | Change in net assets resulting from operations | | Less dividends and distributions | |
Selected per share data for the period ended: | | Net asset value, beginning of period | | Net investment income/ loss | | Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | Total investment operations | | From net investment income | | From capital gains | | Return of capital | | Total distributions | |
First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund Class I*** | |
For The Period 11/30/21^- 4/30/22 (unaudited) | | $ | 10.00 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.39 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund Class R6*** | |
For The Period 11/30/21^- 4/30/22 (unaudited) | | $ | 10.00 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.39 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
^ Commencement of investment operations.
* Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.
** Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
*** First Eagle Global Fund, First Eagle Overseas Fund, First Eagle U.S. Value Fund, First Eagle Gold and First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund financial statements are shown on a consolidated basis and includes the balances of the First Eagle Global Cayman Fund, Ltd., First Eagle Overseas Cayman Fund, Ltd., First Eagle U.S. Value Cayman Fund, Ltd., First Eagle Gold Cayman Fund, Ltd., and First Eagle Global Real Assets Cayman Fund, Ltd., respectively.
**** Amount represents less than 0.005% of average net assets.
(a) Does not take into account the sales charge of 5.00% for Class A shares for all Funds, except First Eagle High Income Fund, which has a sales charge of 4.50% and the maximum contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 1.00% for Class C shares. A contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% may apply on redemptions of Class A shares made within 18 months following a purchase of $1,000,000 or more without an initial sales charge. With respect to the First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund and the First Eagle High Income Fund, a CDSC of 1.00% may apply on certain redemptions of Class A shares made within 18 months following a purchase of $250,000 or more without an initial sales charge.
(b) Not Annualized
(c) Annualized
(d) Net investment income/loss includes income from foreign withholding tax claims less IRS compliance fees. Without these proceeds, the net investment income per share for First Eagle Global Fund would have been 0.44, (0.15), 0.62, 0.00, 0.41, 0.80, and 0.67 for Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R3, Class R4, Class R5 and Class R6 shares, respectively. The net investment income excluding earnings credits and/or fee waivers ratios would have been 0.68%, (0.12)%, 0.93%, 0.00%, 0.66%, 1.01%, and 1.02% for Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R3, Class R4, Class R5 and Class R6 shares, respectively.
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Selected per share data for the period ended: | | Net asset value, end of period | | Total return(a) | | Net assets, end of period (thousands) | | Operating expenses excluding earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Operating expenses including earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Net investment income excluding earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Net investment income including earnings credits and/or fee waivers | | Portfolio turnover rate | |
First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund Class I*** | |
For The Period 11/30/21^- 4/30/22 (unaudited) | | $ | 10.39 | | | | 3.90 | %(b) | | $ | 7,574 | | | | 3.91 | %(c) | | | 0.85 | %(c) | | | (1.51 | )%(c) | | | 1.55 | %(c) | | | 6.31 | %(b) | |
First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund Class R6*** | |
For The Period 11/30/21^- 4/30/22 (unaudited) | | $ | 10.39 | | | | 3.90 | %(b) | | $ | 1,079 | | | | 3.96 | %(c) | | | 0.85 | %(c) | | | (1.61 | )%(c) | | | 1.50 | %(c) | | | 6.31 | %(b) | |
(e) Net investment income/loss includes income from foreign withholding tax claims less IRS compliance fees. Without these proceeds, the net investment income per share for First Eagle Overseas Fund would have been 0.20, (0.03), 0.29, 0.22, 0.26, 0.25, and 0.35 for Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R3, Class R4, Class R5 and Class R6 shares, respectively. The net investment income excluding earnings credits and/or fee waivers income ratios would have been 0.82%, 0.03%, 1.12%, 0.79%, 0.92%, 0.86%, and 1.28% for Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R3, Class R4, Class R5 and Class R6 shares, respectively.
(f) Net investment income/loss includes income from foreign withholding tax claims less IRS compliance fees. Without these proceeds, the net investment income per share for First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund would have been 0.24, 0.13, 0.28, 0.23, 0.25, 0.24, and 0.29 for Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R3, Class R4, Class R5 and Class R6 shares, respectively. The net investment income excluding earnings credits and/or fee waivers ratios would have been 1.85%, 1.06%, 2.08%, 1.70%, 1.86%, 1.85%, and 2.16% for Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R3, Class R4, Class R5 and Class R6 shares, respectively.
(g) Total return includes income from foreign withholding tax claims less IRS compliance fees. Without these proceeds, the total returns for First Eagle Global Fund would have been 26.05%, 24.96%, 26.38%, 25.14%, 26.01%, 25.45%, and 26.48% for Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R3, Class R4, Class R5 and Class R6 shares, respectively.
(h) Total return includes income from foreign withholding tax claims less IRS compliance fees. Without these proceeds, the total returns for First Eagle Overseas Fund would have been 16.90%, 15.94%, 17.24%, 16.80%, 17.14%, 16.99%, and 17.35% for Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R3, Class R4, Class R5 and Class R6 shares, respectively.
(i) Total return includes income from foreign withholding tax claims less IRS compliance fees. Without these proceeds, the total returns for First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund would have been 21.09%, 20.21%, 21.44%, 20.94%, 21.16%, 21.07%, and 21.54% for Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R3, Class R4, Class R5 and Class R6 shares, respectively.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Note 1 — Significant Accounting Policies
First Eagle Funds (the "Trust"), is an open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended ("1940 Act"). The Trust consists of nine separate portfolios, First Eagle Global Fund, First Eagle Overseas Fund, First Eagle U.S. Value Fund, First Eagle Gold Fund, First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund, First Eagle High Income Fund, First Eagle Fund of America, First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund and First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund (each individually a "Fund" or collectively the "Funds"). All the Funds are diversified mutual funds except for First Eagle Gold Fund and First Eagle Fund of America, which are non-diversified. The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust. The First Eagle Global Fund seeks long-term growth of capital by investing in a range of asset classes from markets in the United States and throughout the world. The First Eagle Overseas Fund seeks long-term growth of capital by investing primarily in equities issued by non-U.S. corporations. The First Eagle U.S. Value Fund seeks long-term growth of capital by investing, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in domestic equity and debt securities. The First Eagle Gold Fund seeks to provide investors the opportunity to participate in the investment characteristics of gold (and to a limited extent other precious metals) for a portion of their overall investment portfolio. The First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund seeks current income generation and long-term growth of capital. The First Eagle High Income Fund seeks to provide investors with a high level of current income. The First Eagle Fund of America seeks capital appreciation and current income by investing primarily in domestic stocks and, to a lesser extent, in debt and foreign equity instruments. The First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund seeks long-term growth of capital. The First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund seeks long-term growth of capital. The Global Real Assets Fund commenced investment operations on November 30, 2021. The Small Cap Opportunity Fund commenced investment operations on April 27, 2021. The Small Cap Opportunity Fund's initial capital was contributed pursuant to a private offering.
The Funds offer seven share classes, Class A shares, Class C shares, Class I shares, Class R3 shares, Class R4 shares, Class R5 shares and Class R6 shares, except for the First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund and First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund, which offer Class A shares, Class I shares and Class R6 shares. On February 28, 2022, First Eagle Fund of America's Class Y shares converted into Class A shares. As a result, Class Y shares were terminated.
First Eagle Investment Management, LLC (the "Adviser"), a subsidiary of First Eagle Holdings, Inc. ("First Eagle Holdings"), manages the Funds. A controlling interest in First Eagle Holdings is owned by BCP CC Holdings L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("BCP CC Holdings"). BCP CC Holdings GP L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company ("BCP CC Holdings GP"), is the general partner of BCP CC Holdings and has two managing members, Blackstone Capital Partners VI L.P. ("BCP VI") and Corsair IV Financial Services Capital Partners L.P. ("Corsair IV"). BCP VI and Corsair IV are indirectly controlled by Blackstone Inc. ("Blackstone") and Corsair
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Capital LLC ("Corsair"), respectively. Investment vehicles indirectly controlled by Blackstone and Corsair and certain co-investors own a majority economic interest in First Eagle Holdings and the Adviser through BCP CC Holdings.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies that are adhered to by the Funds. The Funds are investment companies and, accordingly, follow the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 — Investment Companies, which is part of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP").
a) Investments in Subsidiaries — The First Eagle Global Fund (the "Global Fund"), First Eagle Overseas Fund (the "Overseas Fund"), First Eagle U.S. Value Fund (the "U.S. Value Fund"), First Eagle Gold Fund (the "Gold Fund") and First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund (the "Global Real Assets Fund") may invest in certain precious metals through their investment in the First Eagle Global Cayman Fund, Ltd., First Eagle Overseas Cayman Fund, Ltd., First Eagle U.S. Value Cayman Fund, Ltd., First Eagle Gold Cayman Fund, Ltd., and First Eagle Global Real Assets Cayman Fund, Ltd. respectively, each a wholly owned subsidiary (each referred to herein as a "Subsidiary" or collectively "the Subsidiaries"). Each Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in shares of its respective Subsidiary. Each Subsidiary has the ability to invest in commodities and securities consistent with the investment objective of its respective Fund. Substantially all of each Subsidiary's assets represent physical gold bullion, and First Eagle Gold Cayman Fund, Ltd. also holds physical silver. Trading in bullion directly by the Funds presents the risk of tax consequences (e.g., a change in the Funds' tax status subjecting the Funds to be taxed at the Fund level on all of their income if the Funds' "non-qualifying income" exceeds 10% of the Funds' gross income in any taxable year). Trading in bullion by the Subsidiaries generally does not present the same tax risks.
The First Eagle Global Cayman Fund, Ltd., established on October 18, 2013, is an exempted company under the laws of the Cayman Islands. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the First Eagle Global Fund and the First Eagle Global Cayman Fund, Ltd. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. As of April 30, 2022, the First Eagle Global Cayman Fund, Ltd. has $ $4,824,554,464 in net assets, representing 10.17% of the Global Fund's net assets.
The First Eagle Overseas Cayman Fund, Ltd., established on October 18, 2013, is an exempted company under the laws of the Cayman Islands. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the First Eagle Overseas Fund and the First Eagle Overseas Cayman Fund, Ltd. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. As of April 30, 2022, the First Eagle Overseas Cayman Fund, Ltd. has $1,084,563,049 in net assets, representing 8.47% of the Overseas Fund's net assets.
The First Eagle U.S. Value Cayman Fund, Ltd., established on January 24, 2012, is an exempted company under the laws of the Cayman Islands. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the First Eagle U.S. Value Fund and
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the First Eagle U.S. Value Cayman Fund, Ltd. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. As of April 30, 2022, the First Eagle U.S. Value Cayman Fund, Ltd. has $139,433,990 in net assets, representing 11.50% of the U.S. Value Fund's net assets.
The First Eagle Gold Cayman Fund, Ltd., established on May 28, 2010, is an exempted company under the laws of the Cayman Islands. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the First Eagle Gold Fund and the First Eagle Gold Cayman Fund, Ltd. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. As of April 30, 2022, the First Eagle Gold Cayman Fund, Ltd. has $562,793,704 in net assets, representing 24.56% of the Gold Fund's net assets.
The First Eagle Global Real Assets Cayman Fund, Ltd., established on September 9, 2021, is an exempted company under the laws of the Cayman Islands. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund and the First Eagle Global Real Assets Cayman Fund, Ltd. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. As of April 30, 2022, the First Eagle Global Real Assets Cayman Fund, Ltd. has $1,108,689 in net assets, representing 11.43% of the Global Real Assets Fund's net assets.
b) Investment valuation — Each Fund computes its net asset value once daily as of the close of trading on each day the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") is open for trading. The net asset value per share is computed by dividing the total current value of the assets of a Fund, less its liabilities, by the total number of shares outstanding at the time of such computation.
A portfolio security (including an option or warrant), other than a bond, which is traded on a U.S. national securities exchange or a securities exchange abroad is generally valued at the price of the official close (last quoted sales price if an official closing price is not available) as of the local market close on the primary exchange. If there are no round lot sales on such date, such security will be valued at the mean between the closing bid and asked prices (and if there is only a bid or only an asked price on such date, valuation will be at such bid or asked price for long or short positions, respectively). Securities, other than bonds, traded in the over-the-counter market are valued at the mean between the last bid and asked prices prior to the time of valuation (and if there is only a bid or only an asked price on such date, valuation will be at such bid or asked price for long or short positions, respectively), except if such unlisted security is traded on the NASDAQ in which case it is valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price. Such prices are provided by approved pricing vendors or other independent pricing sources.
All bonds, whether listed on an exchange or traded in the over-counter-market for which market quotations are readily available are generally priced at the evaluated bid price provided by an approved pricing service as of the close of the NYSE (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time), or dealers in the over-the-counter
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markets in the United States or abroad. Pricing services and broker-dealers use multiple valuation techniques to determine value. In instances where sufficient market activity exists, dealers or pricing services utilize a market-based approach through which quotes from market makers are used to determine fair value. In instances where sufficient market activity may not exist or is limited, the dealers or pricing services also utilize proprietary valuation models which may consider market transactions in comparable securities and the various relationships between securities in determining value and/or market characteristics such as benchmark yield curves, option-adjusted spreads, credit spreads, estimated default rates, coupon-rates, anticipated timing of principal repayments, underlying collateral, and other unique security features in order to estimate the relevant cash flows, which are then discounted to calculate the fair values. The Adviser's Valuation Committee, at least annually, will review the pricing service's inputs, methods, models and assumptions for its evaluated prices. Short-term debt maturing in 60 days or less is valued at evaluated bid prices.
Commodities (such as physical metals) are valued at a calculated evaluated mean price, as provided by an independent price source as of the close of the NYSE.
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the current cost of covering or offsetting such contracts, by reference to forward currency rates at the time the NYSE closes, as provided by an independent pricing source.
The spot exchange rates, as provided by an independent price source as of the close of the NYSE, are used to convert foreign security prices into U.S. dollars.
Any security that is listed or traded on more than one exchange (or traded in multiple markets) is valued at the official close on the primary exchange or market on which they are traded. In the absence of such a quotation, a security may be valued at the last quoted sales price on the most active exchange or market as determined by the independent pricing agent. The Funds use pricing services to identify the market prices of publicly traded securities in their portfolios. When market prices are determined to be "stale" as a result of limited market activity for a particular holding or have been materially affected by events occurring after the close of trading on the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded but before the Fund's NAV is calculated, or in other circumstances when market prices are unavailable, such as for private placements, or determined to be unreliable for a particular holding, such holdings may be "fair valued" in accordance with procedures approved by the Board of Trustees ("Board"). The values assigned to a Fund's holdings therefore may differ on occasion from reported market values.
Additionally, trading of foreign equity securities on most foreign markets is completed before the close in trading in the U.S. markets. The Funds have implemented fair value pricing on a daily basis for all foreign securities, as available, to account for the market movement between the close of the foreign market and the close of the NYSE. The fair value pricing utilizes factors provided
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by an independent pricing service. The values assigned to a Fund's holdings therefore may differ on occasion from reported market values, especially during periods of higher market price volatility. The Board and the Adviser believe relying on the procedures as just described will result in prices that are more reflective of the actual market value of portfolio securities held by the Funds than relying solely on reported market values.
The Funds adopted provisions surrounding fair value measurements and disclosures that define fair value, establish a framework for measuring fair value in GAAP and expand disclosures about fair value measurements. This applies to fair value measurements that are already required or permitted by other accounting standards and is intended to increase consistency of those measurements and applies broadly to securities and other types of assets and liabilities.
The Funds disclose the fair value of their investments in a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs or assumptions to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. These inputs are used in determining the value of the Funds' investments and are summarized in the following fair value hierarchy:
Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2 — Other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).
Level 3 — Other significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumption in determining the fair value of investments).
The significant unobservable inputs that may be used in determining valuations for investments identified within Level 3 are market comparables and the enterprise value of a company. Indications of value and quotations may be observable at any given time, but are currently treated by the Funds as unobservable. Significant changes in any of the unobservable inputs may significantly impact the fair value measurement. The impact is based on the relationship between each unobservable input and the fair value measurement.
Significant increases (decreases) in enterprise multiples may increase (decrease) the fair value measurement. Significant increases (decreases) in the discount for marketability, probability of insolvency and probability of default may decrease (increase) the fair value measurement.
Fair valuation of securities, other financial investments or other assets (collectively, "securities") held by the Funds are determined in good faith under the supervision and responsibility of the Board. The Board Valuation and Liquidity Committee (the "Committee") oversees the execution of the valuation and liquidity procedures for the Funds.
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The following is a summary of the Funds' inputs used to value the Funds' investments as of April 30, 2022:
First Eagle Global Fund
Description† | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3‡ | | Total | |
Assets: | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 24,070,683,075 | | | $ | 13,139,830,198 | (a) | | $ | — | | | $ | 37,210,513,273 | | |
Corporate Bonds | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,603,675 | (b) | | | 5,603,675 | | |
Commodities* | | | — | | | | 5,402,173,511 | | | | — | | | | 5,402,173,511 | | |
Foreign Government Securities | | | — | | | | 469,380,334 | | | | 121,985,491 | (b) | | | 591,365,825 | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 426,749 | | | | 4,040,086,511 | | | | — | | | | 4,040,513,260 | | |
Warrants | | | 7,894,331 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 7,894,331 | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts** | | | — | | | | 29,587,190 | | | | — | | | | 29,587,190 | | |
Total | | $ | 24,079,004,155 | | | $ | 23,081,057,744 | | | $ | 127,589,166 | | | $ | 47,287,651,065 | | |
Liabilities: | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts** | | $ | — | | | $ | (4,205,880 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (4,205,880 | ) | |
Total | | $ | — | | | $ | (4,205,880 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (4,205,880 | ) | |
(a) The Fund has implemented fair value pricing on a daily basis for all foreign securities, as available, to account for the market movement between the close of the foreign market and the close of the NYSE. See Note 1(b) for additional details.
(b) These investments are valued by brokers and pricing services. The inputs for these investments are not readily available or cannot be reasonably estimated and are generally those inputs described in Note 1(b).
† See Consolidated Schedule of Investments for additional detailed categorizations.
‡ Value determined using significant unobservable inputs.
* Represents gold bullion.
** Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts are valued at net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the contracts.
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Fair Value Level 3 activity for the six month period ended April 30, 2022 was as follows:
First Eagle Global Fund (continued)
| | Corporate Bonds | | Foreign Government Securities | | Total | |
Beginning Balance — market value | | $ | 5,856,524 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,856,524 | | |
Purchases(1) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Sales(2) | | | — | | | | (8,643,676 | ) | | | (8,643,676 | ) | |
Transfer In — Level 3 | | | — | | | | 137,063,294 | | | | 137,063,294 | | |
Transfer Out — Level 3 | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Accrued discounts/(premiums) | | | 22,929 | | | | (2,129,411 | ) | | | (2,106,482 | ) | |
Realized Gains (Losses) | | | — | | | | (1,524,697 | ) | | | (1,524,697 | ) | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (275,778 | ) | | | (2,780,019 | ) | | | (3,055,797 | ) | |
Ending Balance — market value | | $ | 5,603,675 | | | $ | 121,985,491 | | | $ | 127,589,166 | | |
Change in unrealized gains or (losses) relating to assets still held at reporting date | | $ | (275,778 | ) | | $ | (2,780,019 | ) | | $ | (3,055,797 | ) | |
(1) Purchases include all purchases of securities and securities received in corporate actions.
(2) Sales include all sales of securities, maturities, paydowns and securities tendered in corporate actions.
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First Eagle Overseas Fund
Description† | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3‡ | | Total | |
Assets: | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 2,765,854,271 | | | $ | 7,641,087,094 | (a) | | $ | 16,017,293 | | | $ | 10,422,958,658 | | |
Commodities* | | | — | | | | 1,462,847,909 | | | | — | | | | 1,462,847,909 | | |
Foreign Government Securities | | | — | | | | 272,130,558 | | | | 43,958,273 | (b) | | | 316,088,831 | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 44,068 | | | | 547,540,115 | | | | — | | | | 547,584,183 | | |
Warrants | | | 3,458,398 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,458,398 | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts** | | | — | | | | 16,450,417 | | | | — | | | | 16,450,417 | | |
Total | | $ | 2,769,356,737 | | | $ | 9,940,056,093 | | | $ | 59,975,566 | | | $ | 12,769,388,396 | | |
Liabilities: | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts** | | $ | — | | | $ | (2,482,399 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (2,482,399 | ) | |
Total | | $ | — | | | $ | (2,482,399 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (2,482,399 | ) | |
(a) The Fund has implemented fair value pricing on a daily basis for all foreign securities, as available, to account for the market movement between the close of the foreign market and the close of the NYSE. See Note 1(b) for additional details.
(b) These investments are valued by brokers and pricing services. The inputs for these investments are not readily available or cannot be reasonably estimated and are generally those inputs described in Note 1(b).
† See Consolidated Schedule of Investments for additional detailed categorizations.
‡ Value determined using significant unobservable inputs.
* Represents gold bullion.
** Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts are valued at net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the contracts.
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Fair Value Level 3 activity the six month period ended April 30, 2022 was as follows:
First Eagle Overseas Fund (continued)
| | Common Stocks | | Foreign Government Securities | | Total | |
Beginning Balance — market value | | $ | 20,293,634 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 20,293,634 | | |
Purchases(1) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Sales(2) | | | — | | | | (3,532,343 | ) | | | (3,532,343 | ) | |
Transfer In — Level 3 | | | — | | | | 49,730,191 | | | | 49,730,191 | | |
Transfer Out — Level 3 | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Accrued discounts/(premiums) | | | — | | | | (778,160 | ) | | | (778,160 | ) | |
Realized Gains (Losses) | | | — | | | | (623,086 | ) | | | (623,086 | ) | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (4,276,341 | ) | | | (838,329 | ) | | | (5,114,670 | ) | |
Ending Balance — market value | | $ | 16,017,293 | | | $ | 43,958,273 | | | $ | 59,975,566 | | |
Change in unrealized gains or (losses) relating to assets still held at reporting date | | $ | (4,276,341 | ) | | $ | (838,329 | ) | | $ | (5,114,670 | ) | |
(1) Purchases include all purchases of securities and securities received in corporate actions.
(2) Sales include all sales of securities, maturities, paydowns and securities tendered in corporate actions.
Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements | |
| | Fair Value at April 30, 2022 | | Valuation Technique(s) | | Unobservable Input | | Range (Weighted Average) | | Direction Change in Fair Value Resulting from Increase in Unobservable Inputs(a) | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 16,017,293 | | | Market Comparable Companies | | Enterprise Value Multiple | | | 0.00 12.43x (4.60x) | x - | | Increase | |
(a) This column represents the direction change in the fair value of Level 3 securities that would result from an increase to the corresponding unobservable inputs. A decrease to the unobservable input would have the opposite effect. Significant increases and decreases of these inputs could result in significantly higher or lower gain value determination
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First Eagle U.S. Value Fund
Description† | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3‡ | | Total | |
Assets: | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 929,837,550 | | | $ | 4,438,425 | (a) | | $ | — | | | $ | 934,275,975 | | |
Convertible Preferred Stocks | | | 3,954,665 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,954,665 | | |
Corporate Bonds | | | — | | | | — | | | | 615,000 | (b) | | | 615,000 | | |
Commodities* | | | — | | | | 139,441,063 | | | | — | | | | 139,441,063 | | |
Master Limited Partnerships | | | 28,909,714 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 28,909,714 | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 19,533 | | | | 104,210,592 | | | | — | | | | 104,230,125 | | |
Total | | $ | 962,721,462 | | | $ | 248,090,080 | | | $ | 615,000 | | | $ | 1,211,426,542 | | |
(a) The Fund has implemented fair value pricing on a daily basis for all foreign securities, as available, to account for the market movement between the close of the foreign market and the close of the NYSE. See Note 1(b) for additional details.
(b) These investments are valued by brokers and pricing services. The inputs for these investments are not readily available or cannot be reasonably estimated and are generally those inputs described in Note 1(b).
† See Consolidated Schedule of Investments for additional detailed categorizations.
‡ Value determined using significant unobservable inputs.
* Represents gold bullion.
Fair Value Level 3 activity for the six month period ended April 30, 2022 was as follows:
| | Corporate Bonds | |
Beginning Balance — market value | | $ | 642,750 | | |
Purchases(1) | | | — | | |
Sales(2) | | | — | | |
Transfer In — Level 3 | | | — | | |
Transfer Out — Level 3 | | | — | | |
Accrued discounts/(premiums) | | | 2,635 | | |
Realized Gains (Losses) | | | — | | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (30,385 | ) | |
Ending Balance — market value | | $ | 615,000 | | |
Change in unrealized gains or (losses) relating to assets still held at reporting date | | $ | (30,385 | ) | |
(1) Purchases include all purchases of securities and securities received in corporate actions.
(2) Sales include all sales of securities, maturities, paydowns and securities tendered in corporate actions.
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First Eagle Gold Fund
Description† | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Total | |
Assets: | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 1,335,977,741 | | | $ | 143,891,082 | (a) | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,479,868,823 | | |
Commodities* | | | — | | | | 562,889,415 | | | | — | | | | 562,889,415 | | |
Rights | | | 5,707,782 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,707,782 | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 20,301 | | | | 174,353,790 | | | | — | | | | 174,374,091 | | |
Total | | $ | 1,341,705,824 | | | $ | 881,134,287 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,222,840,111 | | |
(a) The Fund has implemented fair value pricing on a daily basis for all foreign securities, as available, to account for the market movement between the close of the foreign market and the close of the NYSE. See Note 1(b) for additional details.
† See Consolidated Schedule of Investments for additional detailed categorizations.
* Represents gold and silver bullion.
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First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund
Description† | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3‡ | | Total | |
Assets: | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 425,666,158 | | | $ | 440,777,877 | (a) | | $ | — | | | $ | 866,444,035 | | |
Convertible Preferred Stocks | | | 23,630,983 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 23,630,983 | | |
Corporate Bonds | | | — | | | | 135,173,884 | | | | 110,386 | (b) | | | 135,284,270 | | |
Closed End Funds | | | — | | | | 13,514,619 | | | | — | | | | 13,514,619 | | |
Commodities* | | | — | | | | 106,944,792 | | | | — | | | | 106,944,792 | | |
Foreign Government Securities | | | — | | | | 17,199,642 | | | | 1,769,158 | (b) | | | 18,968,800 | | |
Master Limited Partnerships | | | 47,605,209 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 47,605,209 | | |
Preferred Stocks | | | 14,685,263 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 14,685,263 | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 5,089 | | | | 26,963,526 | | | | — | | | | 26,968,615 | | |
U.S. Treasury Obligations | | | — | | | | 87,693,678 | | | | — | | | | 87,693,678 | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts** | | | — | | | | 955,341 | | | | — | | | | 955,341 | | |
Total | | $ | 511,592,702 | | | $ | 829,223,359 | | | $ | 1,879,544 | | | $ | 1,342,695,605 | | |
Liabilities: | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts** | | $ | — | | | $ | (162,614 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (162,614 | ) | |
Written Options | | | (948,052 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (948,052 | ) | |
Total | | $ | (948,052 | ) | | $ | (162,614 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,110,666 | ) | |
(a) The Fund has implemented fair value pricing on a daily basis for all foreign securities, as available, to account for the market movement between the close of the foreign market and the close of the NYSE. See Note 1(b) for additional details.
(b) These investments are valued by brokers and pricing services. The inputs for these investments are not readily available or cannot be reasonably estimated and are generally those inputs described in Note 1(b).
† See Schedule of Investments for additional detailed categorizations.
‡ Value determined using significant unobservable inputs.
* Represents gold bullion.
** Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts are valued at net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the contracts.
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Fair Value Level 3 activity for the six month period ended April 30, 2022 was as follows:
First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund (continued)
| | Corporate Bonds | | Foreign Government Securities | | Total | |
Beginning Balance — market value | | $ | 9,627,905 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 9,627,905 | | |
Purchases(1) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Sales(2) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Transfer In — Level 3 | | | 111,135 | | | | 1,886,187 | | | | 1,997,322 | | |
Transfer Out — Level 3 | | | (9,627,905 | ) | | | — | | | | (9,627,905 | ) | |
Accrued discounts/(premiums) | | | 36 | | | | (27,418 | ) | | | (27,382 | ) | |
Realized Gains (Losses) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (785 | ) | | | (89,611 | ) | | | (90,396 | ) | |
Ending Balance — market value | | $ | 110,386 | | | $ | 1,769,158 | | | $ | 1,879,544 | | |
Change in unrealized gains or (losses) relating to assets still held at reporting date | | $ | (785 | ) | | $ | (89,611 | ) | | $ | (90,396 | ) | |
(1) Purchases include all purchases of securities and securities received in corporate actions.
(2) Sales include all sales of securities, maturities, paydowns and securities tendered in corporate actions.
First Eagle High Income Fund
Description† | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3‡ | | Total | |
Assets: | |
Corporate Bonds | | $ | — | | | $ | 188,437,266 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 188,437,266 | | |
Loan Assignments | | | — | | | | 1,668,150 | | | | — | | | | 1,668,150 | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 2,222 | | | | 5,971,673 | | | | — | | | | 5,973,895 | | |
Total | | $ | 2,222 | | | $ | 196,077,089 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 196,079,311 | | |
† See Schedule of Investments for additional detailed categorizations.
‡ Value determined using significant unobservable inputs.
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Fair Value Level 3 activity for the six month period ended April 30, 2022 was as follows:
First Eagle High Income Fund (continued)
| | Corporate Bonds | |
Beginning Balance — market value | | $ | 3,218,308 | | |
Purchases(1) | | | — | | |
Sales(2) | | | — | | |
Transfer In — Level 3 | | | — | | |
Transfer Out — Level 3 | | | (3,218,308 | ) | |
Accrued discounts/(premiums) | | | — | | |
Realized Gains (Losses) | | | — | | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | — | | |
Ending Balance — market value | | $ | — | | |
Change in unrealized gains or (losses) relating to assets still held at reporting date | | $ | — | | |
(1) Purchases include all purchases of securities and securities received in corporate actions.
(2) Sales include all sales of securities, maturities, paydowns and securities tendered in corporate actions.
First Eagle Fund of America
Description† | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Total | |
Assets: | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 410,436,223 | | | $ | 13,335,110 | (a) | | $ | — | | | $ | 423,771,333 | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1,650 | | | | 5,491,700 | | | | — | | | | 5,493,350 | | |
Total | | $ | 410,437,873 | | | $ | 18,826,810 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 429,264,683 | | |
† See Schedule of Investments for additional detailed categorizations.
(a) The Fund has implemented fair value pricing on a daily basis for all foreign securities, as available, to account for the market movement between the close of the foreign market and the close of the NYSE. See Note 1(b) for additional details.
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First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund
Description† | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3‡ | | Total | |
Assets: | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 360,439,502 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 360,439,502 | | |
Master Limited Partnerships | | | 1,627,760 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,627,760 | | |
Rights | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | ^ | | | — | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 39,753,936 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 39,753,936 | | |
Total | | $ | 401,821,198 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 401,821,198 | | |
† See Schedule of Investments for additional detailed categorizations.
‡ Value determined using significant unobservable inputs.
^ Fair value represents zero
Fair Value Level 3 activity for the six month period ended April 30, 2022 was as follows:
| | Rights | |
Beginning Balance — market value | | $ | — | | |
Purchases(1) | | | 27,801 | | |
Sales(2) | | | — | | |
Transfer In — Level 3 | | | — | | |
Transfer Out — Level 3 | | | — | | |
Accrued discounts/(premiums) | | | — | | |
Realized Gains (Losses) | | | — | | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (27,801 | ) | |
Ending Balance — market value | | $ | — | ^ | |
Change in unrealized gains or (losses) relating to assets still held at reporting date | | $ | (27,801 | ) | |
(1) Purchases include all purchases of securities and securities received in corporate actions.
(2) Sales include all sales of securities, maturities, paydowns and securities tendered in corporate actions.
^ Fair value represents zero
Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements | |
| | Fair Value at April 30, 2022 | | Valuation Technique(s) | | Unobservable Input | | Range (Weighted Average) | | Direction Change in Fair Value Resulting from Increase in Unobservable Inputs(a) | |
Rights | | | $_^ | | | Discounted Cash Flow | | Estimated probability of the company hitting specified milestones | | | 0 | % (0%) | | Increase | |
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^ Fair value represents zero
(a) This column represents the direction change in the fair value of Level 3 securities that would result from an increase to the corresponding unobservable inputs. A decrease to the unobservable input would have the opposite effect. Significant increases and decreases of these inputs could result in significantly higher or lower gain value determination
First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund
Description† | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3‡ | | Total | |
Assets: | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 5,659,886 | | | $ | 2,516,032 | (a) | | $ | — | ^ | | $ | 8,175,918 | | |
Commodity* | | | — | | | | 949,743 | | | | — | | | | 949,743 | | |
Exchange-Traded Fund | | | 141,493 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 141,493 | | |
Master Limited Partnerships | | | 290,437 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 290,437 | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 197,550 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 197,550 | | |
Total | | $ | 6,289,366 | | | $ | 3,465,775 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 9,755,141 | | |
(a) The Fund has implemented fair value pricing on a daily basis for all foreign securities, as available, to account for the market movement between the close of the foreign market and the close of the NYSE. See Note 1(b) for additional details.
† See Schedule of Investments for additional detailed categorizations.
‡ Value determined using significant unobservable inputs.
* Represents gold bullion.
^ Fair value represents zero
Fair Value Level 3 activity for the six month period ended April 30, 2022 was as follows:
| | Common Stocks | |
Beginning Balance — market value | | $ | — | | |
Purchases(1) | | | 82,461 | | |
Sales(2) | | | — | | |
Transfer In — Level 3 | | | — | | |
Transfer Out — Level 3 | | | — | | |
Accrued discounts/(premiums) | | | — | | |
Realized Gains (Losses) | | | — | | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (82,461 | ) | |
Ending Balance — market value | | $ | — | ^ | |
Change in unrealized gains or (losses) relating to assets still held at reporting date | | $ | (82,461 | ) | |
(1) Purchases include all purchases of securities and securities received in corporate actions.
(2) Sales include all sales of securities, maturities, paydowns and securities tendered in corporate actions.
^ Fair value represents zero
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Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements | |
| | Fair Value at April 30, 2022 | | Valuation Technique(s) | | Unobservable Input | | Range (Weighted Average) | | Direction Change in Fair Value Resulting from Increase in Unobservable Inputs(a) | |
Common Stocks | | | $_^ | | | Discounted Cash Flow | | Estimated Recoverability | | | 0 | % (0%) | | Increase | |
^ Fair value represents zero
(a) This column represents the direction change in the fair value of Level 3 securities that would result from an increase to the corresponding unobservable inputs. A decrease to the unobservable input would have the opposite effect. Significant increases and decreases of these inputs could result in significantly higher or lower gain value determination
c) Investment transactions and income — Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. The specific identification method is used in determining realized gains and losses from investment transactions. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends on foreign securities, which are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed after the ex-dividend date. The Funds may be subject to withholding tax on income, capital gains or repatriation taxes imposed by certain countries, a portion of which may be recoverable. Foreign taxes are recorded in accordance with the applicable foreign tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign jurisdictions in which a Fund invests. Investment income is recorded net of foreign withholding taxes. Foreign taxes are accrued based on gains realized by a Fund as a result of certain foreign security sales. In certain circumstances, estimated taxes are accrued based on unrealized appreciation of such securities. Interest income is recorded daily on the accrual basis. In computing investment income, each Fund accretes discounts and amortizes premiums on debt obligations using the effective yield method. Investment income is allocated to each Fund's share class in proportion to its relative net assets. Payments received from certain investments held by the Funds may be comprised of dividends, capital gains and return of capital. The Funds originally estimate the expected classification of such payments. The amounts may subsequently be reclassified upon receipt of information from the issuer.
d) Expenses — Expenses arising in connection with a Fund are charged directly to that Fund. Expenses common to all Funds may be allocated to each Fund in proportion to its relative net assets. Certain expenses are shared with the First Eagle Variable Funds, an affiliated fund group, and certain other funds also managed by the Adviser. Generally, expenses that do not pertain specifically to a Fund are allocated to each Fund based upon the percentage of net assets a Fund bears to the total net assets of all the Funds that share the expense. Earnings credits may reduce shareholder servicing agent fees by the amount of interest earned on balances with such service provider.
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e) Foreign currency translation — The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. The market values of securities which are not traded in U.S. currency are recorded in the financial statements after translation to U.S. dollars based on the applicable exchange rates at the end of the period. The costs of such securities are translated at exchange rates prevailing when acquired. Related interest, dividends and withholding taxes are accrued at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.
The net assets of each of the Funds are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period. The Funds do not isolate that portion of gains and losses on investments which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is due to changes in market prices of the securities. Accordingly, such foreign currency gains (losses) are included in the reported net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment transactions on the Statements of Operations. However, for federal income tax purposes each Fund does isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the changes in market prices for realized gains and losses on debt obligations.
f) Forward foreign currency exchange contracts — In connection with portfolio purchases and sales of securities denominated in foreign currencies, each Fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts. The First Eagle Global Fund, First Eagle Overseas Fund, First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund, First Eagle High Income Fund and First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts primarily to manage and/or gain exposure to certain foreign currencies. The Funds' currency transactions include portfolio hedging on portfolio positions. Portfolio hedging is the use of a forward foreign currency exchange contract (or other cash management position) with respect to one or more portfolio security positions denominated or quoted in a particular currency. Currency exchange transactions involve currencies of different countries that the Funds invest in and serve as hedges against possible variations in the exchange rates between these currencies and the U.S. dollar. Each Fund may engage in portfolio hedging with respect to the currency of a particular country in amounts approximating actual or anticipated positions in securities denominated in that currency. Hedging can reduce exposure to currency exchange movements, but cannot eliminate that exposure. It is possible to lose money under a hedge.
Funds investing in forward foreign currency exchange contracts are exposed to risk if the value of the currency changes unfavorably, if the counterparties to the contracts are unable to meet the terms of their contracts or if the Fund is unable to enter into a closing position. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at period end, if any, are listed after each Fund's portfolio. For the
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six-month period ended April 30, 2022, the average monthly outstanding currency purchased or sold in U.S. dollars for forward foreign currency exchange contracts held by the Funds were as follows:
| | First Eagle Global Fund | | First Eagle Overseas Fund | | First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund | | First Eagle High Income Fund | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts: | |
Average Settlement Value — Purchased | | $ | 145,370,852 | | | $ | 82,502,657 | | | $ | 4,283,958 | | | $ | 130,556 | | |
Average Settlement Value — Sold | | | 587,352,836 | | | | 321,069,929 | | | | 20,631,780 | | | | 134,726 | | |
The Funds adopted provisions surrounding disclosures of derivative instruments and hedging activities which require qualitative disclosures about objectives and strategies for using derivatives, quantitative disclosures about fair value amounts of gains and losses on derivative instruments, and disclosures about currency-risk-related contingent features in derivative agreements.
In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that may help the Funds mitigate counterparty risk, the Funds may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement ("ISDA Master Agreement") or similar agreement with derivative contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between a Fund and a counterparty that governs over-the-counter ("OTC") derivatives and forward foreign currency exchange contracts and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Funds may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative financial instrument's payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. With respect to certain counterparties, in accordance with the terms of the ISDA Master Agreement, the Funds may be required to post or receive collateral in the form of cash or debt securities issued by the U.S. Government or related agencies. Daily movement of cash collateral is subject to minimum threshold amounts. Cash collateral that has been pledged to cover obligations of a Fund, if any, is reported separately on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as cash pledged. Non-cash collateral pledged by a Fund, if any, is noted in the Schedules of Investments. Collateral received by the Funds is held in a segregated account at the Funds' custodian bank. These amounts are not reflected on the Funds' Statements of Assets and Liabilities and are disclosed in the table below. The provisions of the ISDA
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Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of default (close-out netting) including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. Note, however, that bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset in bankruptcy, insolvency or other events.
Effective mid-2022, longstanding regulatory guidance governing use of derivatives by mutual funds will be withdrawn and superseded by new Rule 18f-4 under the Investment Company Act. The rule is accompanied by a new set of conditions and interpretations that are being assessed for the Funds in light of the Funds' practices and stated investment restrictions. Once implemented, the rule could limit a Fund's ability to use derivatives in support of its investment strategies and may make derivatives more costly, or may otherwise adversely affect their liquidity, value or performance. These changes are not expected to materially impact any of the Funds at this time.
For financial reporting purposes, the Funds do not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements in the Statements of Asset and Liabilities.
At April 30, 2022, the Funds had the following forward foreign currency exchange contracts grouped into appropriate risk categories illustrated below:
First Eagle Global Fund
| | | | | | Gain or (Loss) Derivative Recognized in Income | |
Risk Type | | Asset Derivative Fair Value(1) | | Liability Derivative Fair Value(2) | | Net realized Gains (Losses)(3) | | Change in Appreciation (Depreciation)(4) | |
Foreign currency | | $ | 29,587,190 | | | $ | 4,205,880 | | | $ | 31,568,907 | | | $ | 14,385,441 | | |
First Eagle Overseas Fund
| | | | | | Gain or (Loss) Derivative Recognized in Income | |
Risk Type | | Asset Derivative Fair Value(1) | | Liability Derivative Fair Value(2) | | Net realized Gains (Losses)(3) | | Change in Appreciation (Depreciation)(4) | |
Foreign currency | | $ | 16,450,417 | | | $ | 2,482,399 | | | $ | 17,251,910 | | | $ | 7,839,599 | | |
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First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund
| | | | | | Gain or (Loss) Derivative Recognized in Income | |
Risk Type | | Asset Derivative Fair Value(1) | | Liability Derivative Fair Value(2) | | Net realized Gains (Losses)(3) | | Change in Appreciation (Depreciation)(4) | |
Foreign currency | | $ | 955,341 | | | $ | 162,614 | | | $ | 1,231,233 | | | $ | 368,551 | | |
First Eagle High Income Fund
| | | | | | Gain or (Loss) Derivative Recognized in Income | |
Risk Type | | Asset Derivative Fair Value(1) | | Liability Derivative Fair Value(2) | | Net realized Gains (Losses)(3) | | Change in Appreciation (Depreciation)(4) | |
Foreign currency | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,170 | | | $ | (4,170 | ) | |
(1) Statement of Assets and Liabilities location: Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts.
(2) Statement of Assets and Liabilities location: Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts.
(3) Statement of Operations location: Net realized gains (losses) from settlement of forward foreign currency exchange contracts.
(4) Statement of Operations location: Changes in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of forward foreign currency exchange contracts.
The following tables present each Fund's gross derivative assets and liabilities by counterparty net of amounts available for offset under netting arrangements and any related collateral received or pledged by each fund as of April 30, 2022:
First Eagle Global Fund
Counterparty | | Gross Amount of Assets Presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | Derivatives Available for Offset | | Collateral Received* | | Net Amount (Not Less Than $0) | |
Goldman Sachs | | $ | 8,021,831 | | | $ | (780,103 | ) | | $ | (7,240,000 | ) | | $ | 1,728 | | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank | | | 2,932,309 | | | | — | | | | (2,920,000 | ) | | | 12,309 | | |
UBS AG | | | 18,633,050 | | | | (3,425,777 | ) | | | — | | | | 15,207,273 | | |
| | $ | 29,587,190 | | | $ | (4,205,880 | ) | | $ | (10,160,000 | ) | | $ | 15,221,310 | | |
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First Eagle Global Fund (continued)
Counterparty | | Gross Amount of Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | Derivatives Available for Offset | | Collateral Pledged* | | Net Amount (Not Less Than $0) | |
Goldman Sachs | | $ | 780,103 | | | $ | (780,103 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | |
UBS AG | | | 3,425,777 | | | | (3,425,777 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
| | $ | 4,205,880 | | | $ | (4,205,880 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | |
First Eagle Overseas Fund
Counterparty | | Gross Amount of Assets Presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | Derivatives Available for Offset | | Collateral Received* | | Net Amount (Not Less Than $0) | |
Goldman Sachs | | $ | 4,316,350 | | | $ | (287,604 | ) | | $ | (3,880,000 | ) | | $ | 148,746 | | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank | | | 1,447,531 | | | | — | | | | (1,360,003 | ) | | | 87,528 | | |
UBS AG | | | 10,686,536 | | | | (2,194,795 | ) | | | — | | | | 8,491,741 | | |
| | $ | 16,450,417 | | | $ | (2,482,399 | ) | | $ | (5,240,003 | ) | | $ | 8,728,015 | | |
Counterparty | | Gross Amount of Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | Derivatives Available for Offset | | Collateral Pledged* | | Net Amount (Not Less Than $0) | |
Goldman Sachs | | $ | 287,604 | | | $ | (287,604 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | |
UBS AG | | | 2,194,795 | | | | (2,194,795 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
| | $ | 2,482,399 | | | $ | (2,482,399 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | |
First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund
Counterparty | | Gross Amount of Assets Presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | Derivatives Available for Offset | | Collateral Received* | | Net Amount (Not Less Than $0) | |
Goldman Sachs | | $ | 304,250 | | | $ | (62,559 | ) | | $ | (230,000 | ) | | $ | 11,691 | | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank | | | 129,099 | | | | — | | | | (129,099 | ) | | | — | | |
UBS AG | | | 521,992 | | | | (100,055 | ) | | | — | | | | 421,937 | | |
| | $ | 955,341 | | | $ | (162,614 | ) | | $ | (359,099 | ) | | $ | 433,628 | | |
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First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund (continued)
Counterparty | | Gross Amount of Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | Derivatives Available for Offset | | Collateral Pledged* | | Net Amount (Not Less Than $0) | |
Goldman Sachs | | $ | 62,559 | | | $ | (62,559 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | |
UBS AG | | | 100,055 | | | | (100,055 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
| | $ | 162,614 | | | $ | (162,614 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | |
* The actual collateral received/pledged may be more than the amount reported due to over collateralization.
g) Options — In order to seek to produce incremental earnings or protect against declines in the value of portfolio securities, each Fund may write "covered" call options on portfolio securities. The Funds may also use options for speculative purposes, although they generally do not employ options for this purpose.
Options contracts are valued daily based upon the official closing price on the relevant exchange on which the option is traded. If there is no official closing price, the mean between the last bid and asked prices may be used. When an option is exercised, the proceeds on the sale of a written call option are adjusted by the amount of premium received or paid. When a written option expires, the Funds will realize a gain equal to the amount of the premium received. When the Funds enter into a closing purchase transaction, the Funds will realize a gain (or loss, if the cost of the closing purchase transaction exceeds the premium received when the option was written) without regard to any unrealized gain or loss on the underlying security and the liability related to such option is eliminated.
A Fund may be required to segregate or earmark assets to cover its obligations under option contracts. In general, a call option is covered if a Fund holds, on a share-for-share basis, either the underlying shares or a call on the same security as the call written where the exercise price of the call held is equal to or less than the exercise price of the call written (or greater than the exercise price of the call written if the difference is maintained by the Funds in cash, Treasury bills or other high grade short-term obligations earmarked with its custodian). One reason for writing options is to attempt to realize, through the receipt of premiums, a greater return than would be realized on the securities alone. Another reason for writing options is to hedge against a moderate decline in the value of securities owned by a Fund in the case of a call option. If an increase occurs in the underlying security or stock index sufficient to result in the exercise of a call written by a Fund, it may be required to deliver securities or cash and may thereby forego some or all of the gain that otherwise may have been realized on the securities underlying the call option. This "opportunity cost" may be partially or wholly offset by the premium received for the covered call written by a Fund. The risk in writing a covered call option is that a Fund gives up the opportunity for profit if the market price of the underlying security increases
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and the option is exercised. A Fund also has the additional risk of not being able to enter into a closing transaction if a liquid secondary market does not exist.
A Fund may also write over-the-counter options where the completion of the obligation is dependent upon the credit standing of the counterparty.
Effective mid-2022, longstanding regulatory guidance governing use of derivatives by mutual funds will be withdrawn and superseded by new Rule 18f-4 under the Investment Company Act. The rule is accompanied by a new set of conditions and interpretations that are being assessed for the Funds in light of the Funds' practices and stated investment restrictions. Once implemented, the rule could limit a Fund's ability to use derivatives in support of its investment strategies and may make derivatives more costly, or may otherwise adversely affect their liquidity, value or performance. These changes are not expected to materially impact any of the Funds at this time.
As of April 30, 2022, portfolio securities valued at $47,688,973 were earmarked to cover collateral requirements for written options for First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund.
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2022, the average monthly number of contracts outstanding for written options and purchased options held by the Funds were as follows:
| | First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund | |
Options: | |
Average Number of Contracts — Written | | | 11,678 | | |
At April 30, 2022, the Funds had the following options grouped into appropriate risk categories illustrated below:
First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund
| | | | | | Gain or (Loss) Derivative Recognized in Income | |
Risk Type | | Asset Derivative Fair Value(1) | | Liability Derivative Fair Value(2) | | Net Realized Gains (Losses)(3) | | Change in Appreciation (Depreciation)(4) | |
Equity — Written options | | $ | — | | | $ | 948,052 | | | $ | 1,859,719 | | | $ | 236,783 | | |
(1) Statements of Assets and Liabilities location: Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers.
(2) Statements of Assets and Liabilities location: Option contracts written, at value.
(3) Statements of Operations location: Net realized gains (losses) from expiration or closing of option contracts written.
(4) Statements of Operations location: Changes in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of option contracts written.
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h) Repurchase agreements — The Funds may enter into repurchase agreement transactions with institutions that meet the Adviser's credit guidelines. Each repurchase agreement is valued at market. The Funds require that the collateral received in a repurchase agreement transaction be transferred to a custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the Funds to obtain collateral in the event of a counterparty default. If the counterparty defaults and the fair value of the collateral declines, realization of the collateral by the Funds may be delayed or limited.
i) Bank Loans — A Fund may invest in bank loans, which usually take the form of loan participations and assignments. Loan participations and assignments are agreements to make money available to U.S. or foreign corporations, partnerships or other business entities (the "Borrower") in a specified amount, at a specified rate and within a specified time. A loan is typically originated, negotiated and structured by a U.S. or foreign bank, insurance company or other financial institution (the "Agent") for a group of loan investors ("Loan Investors"). The Agent typically administers and enforces the loan on behalf of the other Loan Investors in the syndicate and may hold any collateral on behalf of the Loan Investors. Such loan participations and assignments are typically senior, secured and collateralized in nature. A Fund records an investment when the Borrower withdraws money and records interest as earned. The Fund generally has no right to enforce compliance with the terms of the loan agreement with the Borrower. As a result, the Fund assumes the credit risk of the Borrower, the selling participant and any intermediary between the Fund and the Borrower ("Intermediate Participants"). In the event that the Borrower, selling participant or Intermediate Participants becomes insolvent or enters into bankruptcy, each Fund may incur certain costs and delays in realizing payment or may suffer a loss of principal and/or interest.
j) Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities — The Funds may invest in Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities ("TIPS") which are specially structured bonds in which the principal amount is adjusted to keep pace with inflation. The principal value of TIPS will be adjusted upward or downward and any increase or decrease in the principal amount of TIPS will be included as interest income in the Statements of Operations, even though investors do not receive their principal until maturity. TIPS are subject to interest rate risk.
k) Restricted Securities — The Funds may invest in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expenses, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. Information regarding restricted securities, if any, is included at the end of each Fund's Schedule of Investments.
l) United States income taxes — No provision has been made for U.S. federal income taxes since it is the intention of each Fund to distribute to shareholders all taxable net investment income and net realized gains on investments, if any, within the allowable time limit, and to comply with the provisions of Subchapter M
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of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to the regulated investment company. The Funds declare and pay such income and capital gains on an annual basis except for the First Eagle High Income Fund and the First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund which declare income daily and pay monthly, and First Eagle Fund of America which distributes income on a quarterly basis.
The Funds adopted provisions surrounding income taxes, which require the tax effects of certain tax positions to be recognized. These tax positions must meet a "more likely than not" standard that, based on their technical merits, have a more than 50% likelihood of being sustained upon examination. Management of the Trust has analyzed the Funds' tax positions taken on federal and state income tax returns for all open tax years (the current and the prior three tax years) and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Funds' financial statements.
m) Class Accounting — Investment income, common expenses and realized/unrealized gain or loss on investments are allocated to the various classes of the Fund on the basis of daily net assets of each class. Fees relating to a specific class are charged directly to that class.
n) Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
o) Foreign Taxes — The Funds may be subject to foreign taxes on income, and gains on investments or currency purchases/repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Funds will accrue such taxes and recoveries as applicable, based upon their current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which they invest.
Note 2 — Investment Advisory, Custody and Administration Agreements; Transactions with Related Persons
For its services, the Adviser receives, pursuant to an Investment Advisory Agreement between the Funds and the Adviser (the "Advisory Agreement"), an annual advisory fee as follows:
Fund | | Management Fee (% of Average Daily Net Assets) | |
First Eagle Global Fund | | | 0.75 | % | |
First Eagle Overseas Fund | | | 0.75 | | |
First Eagle U.S. Value Fund | | | 0.75 | (1) | |
First Eagle Gold Fund | | | 0.75 | | |
First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund | | | 0.75 | | |
First Eagle High Income Fund | | | 0.45 | | |
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Fund | | Management Fee (% of Average Daily Net Assets) | |
First Eagle Fund of America | | | 0.50 | (2) | |
First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund | | | 0.85 | (3) | |
First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund | | | 0.65 | (4) | |
(1) The Adviser has agreed to waive First Eagle U.S. Value Fund's management fee at an annual rate in the amount of 0.05% of the average daily value of the Fund's net assets for the period through February 28, 2023. This waiver has the effect of reducing the management fee shown in the table for the term of the waiver from 0.75% to 0.70%.
(2) The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive and/or reimburse certain fees and expenses of Classes A, C, I, R3, R4, R5 and R6 for First Eagle Fund of America so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, dividend and interest expenses relating to short sales, and extraordinary expenses, if any) ("annual operating expenses") of each class are limited to 0.90%, 1.65%, 0.65%, 1.00%, 0.75%, 0.65% and 0.65% of average net assets, respectively. Each of these undertakings lasts until February 28, 2023 and may not be terminated during its term without the consent of the Board. First Eagle Fund of America has agreed that each of Classes A, C, I, R3, R4, R5 and R6 will repay the Adviser for fees and expenses waived or reimbursed for the class provided that repayment does not cause annual operating expenses (after the repayment is taken into account) to exceed either: (1) 0.90%, 1.65 0.65%, 1.00%, 0.75%, 0.65% and 0.65% of the class' average net assets, respectively; or (2) if applicable, the then-current expense limitations. Any such repayment must be made within three years after the year in which the Adviser incurred the expense. For the six months ended April 30, 2022, the Adviser reimbursed $441,474 in expenses which are included under Expense waiver in the Statement of Operations.
For the six months ended April 30, 2022, the amounts available for potential future repayment by the Adviser and the expiration schedule are as follows:
| | | | Potential Recoupment Amounts Expiring October 31, | |
| | Total Eligible for Recoupment | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2025 | |
Class A | | $ | 552,885 | | | $ | 52,249 | | | $ | 300,262 | | | $ | 200,374 | | |
Class C | | | 125,060 | | | | 15,204 | | | | 77,110 | | | | 32,746 | | |
Class I | | | 174,412 | | | | 12,160 | | | | 83,807 | | | | 78,445 | | |
Class R3 | | | 119 | | | | 11 | | | | 74 | | | | 34 | | |
Class R4 | | | 78 | | | | 16 | | | | 39 | | | | 23 | | |
Class R5 | | | 140 | | | | 16 | | | | 83 | | | | 41 | | |
Class R6 | | | 3,426 | | | | 820 | | | | 1,244 | | | | 1,362 | | |
Total | | $ | 856,120 | | | $ | 80,476 | | | $ | 462,619 | | | $ | 313,025 | | |
(3) The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive and/or reimburse certain fees and expenses of Classes A, I, and R6 for First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, dividend and interest expenses relating to short sales, and extraordinary expenses, if any) ("annual
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operating expenses") of each class are limited to 1.25%, 1.00% and 1.00% of average net assets, respectively. Each of these undertakings lasts until February 28, 2023 and may not be terminated during its term without the consent of the Board. The Fund has agreed that each of Classes A, I and R6 will repay the Adviser for fees and expenses waived or reimbursed for the class provided that repayment does not cause annual operating expenses (after the repayment is taken into account) to exceed either: (1) 1.25%, 1.00% and 1.00% of the class' average net assets, respectively; or (2) if applicable, the then current expense limitations. Any such repayment must be made within three years after the year in which the Adviser incurred the expense. For the six months ended April 30, 2022, the Adviser reimbursed $13,235 in expenses which are included under Expense waiver in the Statement of Operations.
For the six months ended April 30, 2022, the amounts available for potential future repayment by the Adviser and the expiration schedule are as follows:
| | | | Potential Recoupment Amounts Expiring October 31, | |
| | Total Eligible for Recoupment | | 2024 | | 2025 | |
Class A | | $ | 13,663 | | | $ | 11,812 | | | $ | 1,851 | | |
Class I | | | 188,350 | | | | 177,007 | | | | 11,343 | | |
Class R6 | | | 3,290 | | | | 3,249 | | | | 41 | | |
Total | | $ | 205,303 | | | $ | 192,068 | | | $ | 13,235 | | |
(4) The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive and/or reimburse certain fees and expenses of Classes A, I, and R6 for First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, dividend and interest expenses relating to short sales, and extraordinary expenses, if any) ("annual operating expenses") of each class are limited to 1.10%, 0.85% and 0.85% of average net assets, respectively. Each of these undertakings lasts until February 28, 2023 and may not be terminated during its term without the consent of the Board. The Fund has agreed that each of Classes A, I and R6 will repay the Adviser for fees and expenses waived or reimbursed for the class provided that repayment does not cause annual operating expenses (after the repayment is taken into account) to exceed either: (1) 1.10%, 0.85% and 0.85% of the class' average net assets, respectively; or (2) if applicable, the then current expense limitations. Any such repayment must be made within three years after the year in which the Adviser incurred the expense. For the six months ended April 30, 2022, the Adviser reimbursed $117,503 in expenses which are included under Expense waiver in the Statement of Operations.
For the six months ended April 30, 2022, the amounts available for potential future repayment by the Adviser and the expiration schedule are as follows:
| | | | Potential Recoupment Amounts Expiring October 31, | |
| | Total Eligible for Recoupment | | 2025 | |
Class A | | $ | 13,652 | | | $ | 13,652 | | |
Class I | | | 90,203 | | | | 90,203 | | |
Class R6 | | | 13,648 | | | | 13,648 | | |
Total | | $ | 117,503 | | | $ | 117,503 | | |
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The Adviser also performs certain administrative, accounting, operations, compliance and other services on behalf of the Funds, and in accordance with its agreement with the Adviser, the Funds (except for First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund and First Eagle High Income Fund, which pay the fee described in the next paragraphs) reimburse the Adviser for costs (including personnel and other costs) related to those services. These reimbursements may not exceed an annual rate of 0.05% of a Fund's average daily net assets.
Pursuant to Administrative Services Agreements between each of First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund and First Eagle High Income Fund, and the Adviser, each pay the Adviser a monthly administration fee that is accrued daily at an annual rate of 0.05% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2022, the Funds paid/reimbursed and had payable to the Adviser amounts shown below:
Fund | | Reimbursed to Adviser | | Payable to Adviser | |
First Eagle Global Fund | | $ | 1,385,234 | | | $ | 770,938 | | |
First Eagle Overseas Fund | | | 464,209 | | | | 237,636 | | |
First Eagle U.S. Value Fund | | | 148,192 | | | | 80,208 | | |
First Eagle Gold Fund | | | 155,073 | | | | 79,384 | | |
First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund | | | 333,631 | | | | 56,575 | | |
First Eagle High Income Fund | | | 56,101 | | | | 8,335 | | |
First Eagle Fund of America | | | 70,834 | | | | 51,540 | | |
First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund | | | 454 | | | | 262 | | |
First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund | | | 412 | | | | 264 | | |
The Funds have entered into a custody agreement with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. ("JPM"). The custody agreement provides for an annual fee based on the amount of assets under custody plus transaction charges. JPM serves as custodian of the Funds' portfolio securities and other assets. JPM has directly entered into sub-custodial agreements to maintain the custody of gold and silver bullion in the Funds. Under the terms of the custody agreement between the Funds and JPM, JPM maintains and deposits in separate accounts, cash, securities and other assets of the Funds. JPM is also required, upon the order of the Funds, to deliver securities held by JPM and the sub-custodian, and to make payments for securities purchased by the Funds. JPM has also entered into sub-custodian agreements with a number of foreign banks and clearing agencies, pursuant to which portfolio securities purchased outside the United States are maintained in the custody of these entities.
The Funds have also entered into an agreement for administrative services with JPM, pursuant to which JPM provides certain financial reporting and other administrative services. JPM, as the Funds' administrator, receives annual fees separate from and in addition to the fees it receives for its services as the Funds' custodian.
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FEF Distributors, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Adviser, serves as the Funds' principal underwriter. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2022, FEF Distributors, LLC realized $214,968, $8,059, $7,938, $49,286, $7,853, $1,126, $2,286, $13,017 and $32 pertaining to the sales of shares of First Eagle Global Fund, First Eagle Overseas Fund, First Eagle U.S. Value Fund, First Eagle Gold Fund, First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund, First Eagle High Income Fund, First Eagle Fund of America, First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund and First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund, respectively.
The Trust adopted a Trustee Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Plan"), which allows the Independent Trustees to defer the receipt of all or a portion of compensation related to performance of their duties as a Trustee. The deferred fees are invested in various First Eagle Funds until distribution in accordance with the Trustee Deferred Compensation Plan. As of April 30, 2022, balances to the Plan are included in the fees payable to the Trustees on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
Note 3 — Plans of Distribution
Under the terms of the Distribution Plans and Agreements ("the Plans") with FEF Distributors, LLC (the "Distributor"), pursuant to the provisions of Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the First Eagle Global Fund, First Eagle Overseas Fund, First Eagle U.S. Value Fund, First Eagle Gold Fund, First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund, First Eagle High Income Fund, First Eagle Fund of America, First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund and First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund pay the Distributor monthly a distribution and/or service fee with respect to Class A, Class C, Class R3 and Class R4 shares based on each Fund's average daily net assets as shown in the table below. Under the Plans, the Distributor is obligated to use the amounts received under the Plans for, among other things, payments to qualifying dealers for their assistance in the distribution of a Fund's shares and the provision of shareholder services and for other expenses such as advertising costs and the payment for the printing and distribution of prospectuses to prospective investors.
Fund | | Class A | | Class C | | Class R3 | | Class R4 | |
First Eagle Global Fund | | | 0.25 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 0.35 | % | | | 0.10 | % | |
First Eagle Overseas Fund | | | 0.25 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 0.35 | % | | | 0.10 | % | |
First Eagle U.S. Value Fund | | | 0.25 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 0.35 | % | | | 0.10 | % | |
First Eagle Gold Fund | | | 0.25 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 0.35 | % | | | 0.10 | % | |
First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund | | | 0.25 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 0.35 | % | | | 0.10 | % | |
First Eagle High Income Fund | | | 0.25 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 0.35 | % | | | 0.10 | % | |
First Eagle Fund of America | | | 0.25 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 0.35 | % | | | 0.10 | % | |
First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund | | | 0.25 | % | | | n/a | | | | n/a | | | | n/a | | |
First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund | | | 0.25 | % | | | n/a | | | | n/a | | | | n/a | | |
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The Distributor bears distribution costs of a Fund to the extent they exceed payments received under the Plan. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2022, the distribution fees incurred by the Funds are disclosed in the Statements of Operations.
The Service fee covers expenses incurred by the Distributor for providing shareholder liaison services, including assistance with subscriptions, redemptions and other shareholder questions. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2022, the services fees incurred by the Funds are disclosed in the Statements of Operations.
Note 4 — Purchases and Sales of Securities
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2022, purchases and proceeds from sales of investments, excluding short-term securities, were as follows:
Fund | | Purchases excluding U.S. Government Securities | | Sales and Maturities excluding U.S. Government Securities | | Purchases of U.S. Government Securities | | Sales and Maturities of U.S. Government Securities | |
First Eagle Global Fund | | $ | 2,399,817,355 | | | $ | 2,813,895,137 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | |
First Eagle Overseas Fund | | | 577,957,005 | | | | 821,086,287 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
First Eagle U.S. Value Fund | | | 51,786,542 | | | | 122,000,986 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
First Eagle Gold Fund | | | 159,574,325 | | | | 194,950,612 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund | | | 142,142,550 | | | | 116,378,103 | | | | 35,489,087 | | | | 12,683,173 | | |
First Eagle High Income Fund | | | 27,982,889 | | | | 40,841,106 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
First Eagle Fund of America | | | 25,101,449 | | | | 87,187,375 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund | | | 344,787,329 | | | | 44,275,677 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund | | | 9,908,447 | | | | 551,950 | | | | | | | | | | |
Note 5 — Line of Credit
On June 27, 2022, the Funds renewed a $200 million committed, unsecured line of credit ("Credit Facility") with JPM for the First Eagle Funds and First Eagle Overseas Variable Fund to be utilized for temporarily financing the purchase or sale of securities for prompt delivery in the ordinary course of business or for temporarily financing the redemption of shares of each Fund at the request of shareholders and other temporary or emergency purposes. Under the Credit Facility arrangement, each Fund has agreed to pay an upfront fee and annual commitment fee on the unused balance, allocated pro rata, based on the relative asset size of the Funds. A portion of the commitment fees related to the Credit Facility are paid by the Funds and are included in other expenses in the Statements of Operations. During the period, the Funds had no borrowings under the agreement.
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Note 6 — Indemnification and Investment Risk
In the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of representations which provide general indemnifications. Each Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against each Fund that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss to be remote. The Funds may have elements of risk not typically associated with investments in the United States due to their investments in foreign countries or regions. Such foreign investments may subject the Funds to additional risks resulting from political or economic conditions in such countries or regions and the possible imposition of adverse governmental laws or currency exchange restrictions could cause the securities and their markets to be less liquid and their prices to be more volatile than those of comparable U.S. securities. The securities markets in many emerging-market countries are substantially smaller, less developed, less liquid and more volatile than the securities markets of developed countries.
"COVID-19" has developed into a global pandemic and resulted in, among other things, closing borders, quarantines, disruptions to supply chains and customer activity, as well as general concern and uncertainty. The impact of COVID-19, and other epidemics and pandemics that may arise in the future, has affected and may continue to affect the economies of many nations, individual companies and the global markets, including their liquidity, in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time.
The First Eagle High Income Fund and First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund invest in high yield securities which may be subject to greater levels of interest rate, credit and liquidity risk than investment grade securities. These high yield securities may be considered speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments and may be subject to significant price fluctuations.
The Funds are subject to interest rate and credit risk. The value of debt securities may decline as interest rates increase. The Funds could lose money if the issuer of a fixed income security is unable to pay interest or repay principal when it is due. The ability of the issuers of debt to meet their obligations may be affected by the economic and political developments in a specific industry or region.
The Funds enter into derivatives which may represent off-balance sheet risk. Off-balance sheet risk exists when the maximum potential loss on a particular investment is greater than the value of such investment as reflected in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
Note 7 — Redemption In-Kind Transactions
The redemption in-kind policy for all of the Funds reserves the right of the Funds to pay redemptions in-kind (i.e., payments in the form of marketable securities or, as needed, other traded assets, rather than cash) if the redemption request is large
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enough to affect a Fund's operations (for example, if it represents more than $250,000 or 1% of the Fund's assets). When receiving assets distributed in-kind, the recipient will bear applicable commissions or other costs on their sale. There were no redemptions in-kind during the six months ended April 30, 2022.
Note 8 — New Accounting Pronouncements and Regulations
In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, which provides optional guidance to ease the potential accounting burden associated with transitioning away from the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") and other reference rates that are expected to be discontinued. The ASU is effective immediately upon release of the update on March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. At this time, management is evaluating implications of these changes on the financial statements.
Note 9 — Subsequent Events
In accordance with the provision surrounding Subsequent Events adopted by the Funds, management has evaluated the possibility of subsequent events existing in the Funds' financial statements. Management has determined that there are no material events that would require disclosure in the Funds' financial statements.
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Example
As a shareholder of the First Eagle Funds, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs and (2) ongoing costs, including advisory fees; distribution fees (12b-1) and/or service fees; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
This example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested on November 1, 2021 and held for the six-months ended April 30, 2022.
Actual Expenses
The table below titled "Based on Actual Total Return" provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information provided in this table, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. To estimate the expenses you paid on your account, divide your ending account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 ending account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During the Period".
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Based on Actual Total Return(1)
| | Actual Total Return Without Sales Charges(2) | | Beginning Account Date Value | | Ending Account Value 4/30/22 | | Annualized Expense | | Expenses Paid for the Period(3) | |
First Eagle Global Fund* | |
Class A | | | -4.60 | % | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 954.00 | | | | 1.11 | % | | $ | 5.38 | | |
Class C | | | -4.95 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 950.50 | | | | 1.88 | | | | 9.09 | | |
Class I | | | -4.48 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 955.20 | | | | 0.86 | | | | 4.17 | | |
Class R3 | | | -4.62 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 953.80 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 5.57 | | |
Class R4 | | | -4.55 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 954.50 | | | | 1.02 | | | | 4.94 | | |
Class R5 | | | -4.56 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 954.40 | | | | 1.05 | | | | 5.09 | | |
Class R6 | | | -4.45 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 955.50 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 3.83 | | |
First Eagle Overseas Fund* | |
Class A | | | -5.26 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 947.40 | | | | 1.16 | | | | 5.60 | | |
Class C | | | -5.61 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 943.90 | | | | 1.90 | | | | 9.16 | | |
Class I | | | -5.13 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 948.70 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 4.30 | | |
Class R3 | | | -5.38 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 946.20 | | | | 1.36 | | | | 6.56 | | |
Class R4 | | | -5.20 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 948.00 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 4.83 | | |
Class R5 | | | -5.29 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 947.10 | | | | 1.16 | | | | 5.60 | | |
Class R6 | | | -5.08 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 949.20 | | | | 0.80 | | | | 3.87 | | |
First Eagle U.S. Value Fund* | |
Class A | | | -3.64 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 963.60 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 5.45 | | |
Class C | | | -4.02 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 959.80 | | | | 1.91 | | | | 9.28 | | |
Class I | | | -3.52 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 964.80 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 4.14 | | |
Class R3 | | | -3.71 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 962.90 | | | | 1.26 | | | | 6.13 | | |
Class R4 | | | -3.65 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 963.50 | | | | 1.16 | | | | 5.65 | | |
Class R5 | | | -3.60 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 964.00 | | | | 0.99 | | | | 4.82 | | |
Class R6 | | | -3.51 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 964.90 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 3.85 | | |
First Eagle Gold Fund* | |
Class A | | | 6.69 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,066.90 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 6.15 | | |
Class C | | | 6.31 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,063.10 | | | | 1.93 | | | | 9.87 | | |
Class I | | | 6.89 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,068.90 | | | | 0.94 | | | | 4.82 | | |
Class R3 | | | 6.64 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,066.40 | | | | 1.33 | | | | 6.81 | | |
Class R4 | | | 6.85 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,068.50 | | | | 0.96 | | | | 4.92 | | |
Class R5 | | | 6.84 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,068.40 | | | | 0.99 | | | | 5.08 | | |
Class R6 | | | 6.91 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,069.10 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 4.36 | | |
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Based on Actual Total Return(1)—(continued)
| | Actual Total Return Without Sales Charges(2) | | Beginning Account Date Value | | Ending Account Value 4/30/22 | | Annualized Expense | | Expenses Paid for the Period(3) | |
First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund | |
Class A | | | -2.30 | % | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 977.00 | | | | 1.17 | % | | $ | 5.74 | | |
Class C | | | -2.64 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 973.60 | | | | 1.94 | | | | 9.49 | | |
Class I | | | -2.12 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 978.80 | | | | 0.94 | | | | 4.61 | | |
Class R3 | | | -2.30 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 977.00 | | | | 1.28 | | | | 6.27 | | |
Class R4 | | | -2.44 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 975.60 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 6.76 | | |
Class R5 | | | -2.30 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 977.00 | | | | 1.16 | | | | 5.69 | | |
Class R6 | | | -2.08 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 979.20 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 4.27 | | |
First Eagle High Income Fund | |
Class A | | | -6.50 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 935.00 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 5.33 | | |
Class C | | | -6.87 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 931.30 | | | | 1.91 | | | | 9.15 | | |
Class I | | | -6.38 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 936.20 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 4.08 | | |
Class R3 | | | -6.57 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 934.30 | | | | 1.28 | | | | 6.14 | | |
Class R4 | | | -6.79 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 932.10 | | | | 1.95 | | | | 9.34 | | |
Class R5 | | | -6.52 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 934.80 | | | | 1.14 | | | | 5.47 | | |
Class R6 | | | -6.34 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 936.60 | | | | 0.77 | | | | 3.70 | | |
First Eagle Fund of America | |
Class A | | | -15.06 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 849.40 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 4.13 | | |
Class C | | | -15.39 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 846.10 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 7.55 | | |
Class I | | | -14.94 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 850.60 | | | | 0.65 | | | | 2.98 | | |
Class R3 | | | -15.13 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 848.70 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 4.58 | | |
Class R4 | | | -15.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 850.00 | | | | 0.77 | | | | 3.53 | | |
Class R5 | | | -14.95 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 850.50 | | | | 0.67 | | | | 3.07 | | |
Class R6 | | | -14.98 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 850.20 | | | | 0.65 | | | | 2.98 | | |
First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund | |
Class A | | | -7.89 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 921.10 | | | | 1.25 | | | | 5.95 | | |
Class I | | | -7.78 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 922.20 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 4.77 | | |
Class R6 | | | -7.78 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 922.20 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 4.77 | | |
First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund(4) | |
Class A | | | 3.80 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,038 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 4.64 | | |
Class I | | | 3.90 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,039 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 3.59 | | |
Class R6 | | | 3.90 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,039 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 3.59 | | |
* Consolidated Financial Statements
(1) For the six-months ended April 30, 2022.
(2) Past performance does not guarantee future results. Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, at net asset value. Total return is not annualized, as it may not be representative of the total return for the year.
(3) Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
(4) For the period November 30, 2021 to April 30, 2022.
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Fund Expenses (unaudited)
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table below titled "Based on Hypothetical Total Return" provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratios and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the First Eagle Funds' actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use the information provided in this table to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Funds and other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example relating to the Fund with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
This example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested on November 1, 2021 and held for the six-months ended April 30, 2022.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table below are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as front-end or back-end sales charges (loads). 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 transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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Fund Expenses (unaudited)
Based on Hypothetical Total Return(1)
| | Hypothetical Annualized Total Return | | Beginning Account Date Value | | Ending Account Value | | Annualized Expense | | Expenses Paid for the Period(2) | |
First Eagle Global Fund* | |
Class A | | | 5.00 | % | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,019.29 | | | | 1.11 | % | | $ | 5.56 | | |
Class C | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,015.47 | | | | 1.88 | | | | 9.39 | | |
Class I | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,020.53 | | | | 0.86 | | | | 4.31 | | |
Class R3 | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,019.09 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 5.76 | | |
Class R4 | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,019.74 | | | | 1.02 | | | | 5.11 | | |
Class R5 | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,019.59 | | | | 1.05 | | | | 5.26 | | |
Class R6 | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,020.88 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 3.96 | | |
First Eagle Overseas Fund* | |
Class A | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,019.04 | | | | 1.16 | | | | 5.81 | | |
Class C | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,015.37 | | | | 1.90 | | | | 9.49 | | |
Class I | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,020.38 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 4.46 | | |
Class R3 | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,018.05 | | | | 1.36 | | | | 6.81 | | |
Class R4 | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,019.84 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 5.01 | | |
Class R5 | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,019.04 | | | | 1.16 | | | | 5.81 | | |
Class R6 | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,020.83 | | | | 0.80 | | | | 4.01 | | |
First Eagle U.S. Value Fund* | |
Class A | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,019.24 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 5.61 | | |
Class C | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,015.32 | | | | 1.91 | | | | 9.54 | | |
Class I | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,020.58 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 4.26 | | |
Class R3 | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,018.55 | | | | 1.26 | | | | 6.31 | | |
Class R4 | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,019.04 | | | | 1.16 | | | | 5.81 | | |
Class R5 | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,019.89 | | | | 0.99 | | | | 4.96 | | |
Class R6 | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,020.88 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 3.96 | | |
First Eagle Gold Fund* | |
Class A | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,018.84 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 6.01 | | |
Class C | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,015.22 | | | | 1.93 | | | | 9.64 | | |
Class I | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,020.13 | | | | 0.94 | | | | 4.71 | | |
Class R3 | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,018.20 | | | | 1.33 | | | | 6.66 | | |
Class R4 | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,020.03 | | | | 0.96 | | | | 4.81 | | |
Class R5 | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,019.89 | | | | 0.99 | | | | 4.96 | | |
Class R6 | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,020.58 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 4.26 | | |
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Fund Expenses (unaudited)
Based on Hypothetical Total Return(1)—(continued)
| | Hypothetical Annualized Total Return | | Beginning Account Date Value | | Ending Account Value | | Annualized Expense | | Expenses Paid for the Period(2) | |
First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund | |
Class A | | | 5.00 | % | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,018.99 | | | | 1.17 | % | | $ | 5.86 | | |
Class C | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,015.17 | | | | 1.94 | | | | 9.69 | | |
Class I | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,020.13 | | | | 0.94 | | | | 4.71 | | |
Class R3 | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,018.45 | | | | 1.28 | | | | 6.41 | | |
Class R4 | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,017.95 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 6.90 | | |
Class R5 | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,019.04 | | | | 1.16 | | | | 5.81 | | |
Class R6 | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,020.48 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 4.36 | | |
First Eagle High Income Fund | |
Class A | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,019.29 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 5.56 | | |
Class C | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,015.32 | | | | 1.91 | | | | 9.54 | | |
Class I | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,020.58 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 4.26 | | |
Class R3 | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,018.45 | | | | 1.28 | | | | 6.41 | | |
Class R4 | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,015.12 | | | | 1.95 | | | | 9.74 | | |
Class R5 | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,019.14 | | | | 1.14 | | | | 5.71 | | |
Class R6 | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,020.98 | | | | 0.77 | | | | 3.86 | | |
First Eagle Fund of America | |
Class A | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,020.33 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 4.51 | | |
Class C | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,016.61 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 8.25 | | |
Class I | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,021.57 | | | | 0.65 | | | | 3.26 | | |
Class R3 | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,019.84 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 5.01 | | |
Class R4 | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,020.98 | | | | 0.77 | | | | 3.86 | | |
Class R5 | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,021.47 | | | | 0.67 | | | | 3.36 | | |
Class R6 | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,021.57 | | | | 0.65 | | | | 3.26 | | |
First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund | |
Class A | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,018.60 | | | | 1.25 | | | | 6.26 | | |
Class I | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,019.84 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 5.01 | | |
Class R6 | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,019.84 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 5.01 | | |
First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund(3) | |
Class A | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,019.34 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 5.51 | | |
Class I | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,020.58 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 4.26 | | |
Class R6 | | | 5.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,020.58 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 4.26 | | |
* Consolidated Financial Statements
(1) For the six-months ended April 30, 2022.
(2) Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
(3) For the period November 30, 2021 to April 30, 2022.
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Form N-PORT portfolio schedule
The Funds file their 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. The Funds' Form N-PORT is available on the SEC's Web site at www.sec.gov. Additionally, you may obtain copies of Form N-PORT from the Fund upon request by calling 1.800.334.2143.
Proxy voting policies, procedures and record
You may obtain (1) a description of the Funds' proxy voting policies, (2) a description of the Funds' proxy voting procedures and (3) information regarding how the Funds voted any proxies related to portfolio securities during the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 for which an SEC filing has been made, without charge, upon request by contacting the Funds directly at 1.800.334.2143 or on the EDGAR Database on the SEC's Web site at www.sec.gov.
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Board Considerations for Approval of Advisory Agreement
At a meeting held on September 9, 2021, the Board of Trustees, including a majority of the independent trustees (the "Independent Trustees"), approved the First Eagle Global Real Assets Fund's (the "Fund") advisory agreement (the "Advisory Agreement").
In response to a letter sent on behalf of the Independent Trustees requesting information about the Advisory Agreement and other arrangements and plans, the Trustees received extensive materials from the Adviser, including reviews of expense information compared against the Fund's composites, benchmarks and peer groups compiled by an independent data provider. The Trustees also had the benefit of presentations from and discussions with management.
Prior to approving the Advisory Agreement, the Independent Trustees met in executive session with their independent counsel to discuss management's responses to their information request and reviewed their legal and fiduciary obligations and the factors relating to their evaluation and approval. In their deliberations, Trustees attributed different weights to the various factors, and no factor alone was considered determinative. At the conclusion of their review, the Trustees determined that the advisory fee was fair and reasonable under the circumstances and within the range of what could be negotiated at arm's length, and that the Advisory Agreement should serve the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. The Trustees considered the following topics in reaching their conclusion to approve the Advisory Agreement:
Nature, Quality, and Extent of Services to be Provided by Adviser
• The Trustees reviewed the services to be provided by the Adviser. The Adviser will provide the Fund with investment research, advice and supervision, and continuously furnishes an investment portfolio for the Fund consistent with the Fund's investment objective, policies and restrictions as set forth in the Fund's Prospectus. The Trustees were assured that service levels for the Fund are not affected by the expense limitation agreement. The Trustees considered the commitment of the Adviser to provide high quality services to the Fund.
• The Trustees reviewed the Trust's long-standing historical relationship with the Adviser and the institutional resources available to the Fund under that relationship. Given the length of the relationship, the Trustees, in their deliberations, recognized that, for many of the First Eagle Funds' shareholders, a decision to purchase shares of the Fund could be guided by a decision to select the Adviser as the investment adviser and that there is a strong association in the minds of shareholders between the Adviser and the Fund.
• The Trustees noted the background and experience of the Fund's Portfolio Managers and their informative meeting with them.
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Board Considerations for Approval of Advisory Agreement
Investment Performance
• No performance was presented for the Fund given that it was newly organized and had not yet commenced operations.
Costs of Services To Be Provided and Profits To Be Realized by Adviser and its Affiliates From Relationship with Fund; Economies of Scale; Fall-Out Benefits
• The Trustees reviewed the total compensation to be received by the Adviser and the Fund's total costs for using the Adviser's services, taking into account expenses incurred by the Adviser that are passed through to the Fund (e.g., under the administrative cost reimbursement program). They concluded that this compensation was commensurate with the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided and therefore fair and reasonable under the circumstances. As part of their analysis, the Trustees considered fees charged by investment advisers to peer mutual funds for services comparable to those provided by the Adviser and referred to a report specifically prepared by an independent third-party data provider in connection with the Trustees' review of the Advisory Agreement, together with a management summary of the same. They determined that the Adviser's fees were competitive. The Trustees also considered, where applicable and available, the advisory fees charged to other clients of the Adviser with similar investment objective(s) to the Fund.
• While analyzing the effects of direct and indirect compensation to the Adviser and its affiliates (sometimes referred to as "fall-out benefits"), the Trustees considered the absence of affiliated broker-dealer relationships and the effects of the administrative service reimbursements paid to the Adviser. The Trustees noted that the Adviser is absorbing soft dollar costs and paying them itself. With regard to other possible benefits associated with the Adviser's management of the Fund, the Trustees noted, among other things, that the Distributor is generally able to retain revenue associated with Rule 12b-1 fees on shareholders it services directly and that the Adviser may be able to extend investment and operational efficiencies associated with the Fund to its management of other types of accounts.
• The Trustees reviewed the Fund's expected expense ratios, which were deemed reasonable both on an absolute basis and in comparison to peer funds. The Trustees noted the expected impact on expense ratios of the administrative reimbursements. While economies of scale can be complex to assess and typically are not directly measurable, the Trustees noted that the Adviser may be able to employ economies of scale in certain areas relating to the management of the Fund, potentially including investment management, trading, compliance and back-office operations. In the case of the administrative expense reimbursements, because they represent the provision of services at cost, any economies of scale realized are, by definition, for the benefit of the Fund.
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Board Considerations for Approval of Advisory Agreement
• The Trustees reviewed the Adviser's financial condition and profitability goals with respect to the Fund. The Trustees noted the cyclical and competitive nature of the global asset management industry and related importance of profitability in maintaining the Adviser's culture and management continuity. The Trustees also noted that the Adviser has always shown the willingness to commit resources to support investment in the business and to maintain the generally high quality of the overall shareholder experience, such as attracting and retaining qualified personnel and investing in technology. Levels of support are not dependent on the profits realized. The Trustees also considered that certain personnel participate in equity ownership and other incentives tied to the financial results of the Adviser as a whole.
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Trustees
Lisa Anderson
John P. Arnhold
Candace K. Beinecke (Chair)
Peter Davidson
Jean D. Hamilton
James E. Jordan
William M. Kelly
Paul J. Lawler
Mehdi Mahmud
Trustee Emeritus
Jean-Marie Eveillard*
Officers
Mehdi Mahmud
President
Robert Bruno
Senior Vice President
Joseph T. Malone
Chief Financial Officer
Albert Pisano
Chief Compliance Officer
David O'Connor
General Counsel
Sheelyn Michael
Secretary & Deputy General Counsel
Tricia Larkin
Treasurer
Michael Luzzatto
Vice President
Thomas Meyer
Assistant Treasurer
Investment Adviser
First Eagle Investment Management, LLC
1345 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10105
Legal Counsel
Sidley Austin LLP
787 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10019
Custodian
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
4 Chase Metrotech Center, Floor 16,
Brooklyn, NY 11245
Shareholder Servicing Agent
DST Systems, Inc.
330 West 9th Street
Kansas City, MO 64105
800.334.2143
Underwriter
FEF Distributors, LLC
1345 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10105
Independent Registered Public
Accounting Firm
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
300 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Additional information about the Trustees and Officers is included in the Funds' Statement of Additional Information.
* Mr. Eveillard is a former member of the Board of Trustees and is invited to attend all Board meetings. He is not a Trustee for purposes of the Trust's Declaration of Trust, Delaware law or the Investment Company Act.
This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a currently effective prospectus of First Eagle Funds.
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First Eagle Funds are offered by FEF Distributors, LLC,
1345 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10105.
First Eagle Investment Management, LLC
1345 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10105
800.334.2143 www.firsteagle.com
The Registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to its principal executive officer and principal financial officer. Copies of the code of ethics may be requested free of charge by calling 1-800-334-2143 (toll free).
| Item 3. | Audit Committee Financial Expert. |
Not applicable to this semiannual report.
| Item 4. | Principal Accountant Fees and Services |
Not applicable to this semiannual report.
| Item 5. | Audit Committee of Listed Registrants |
Not applicable at this time.
| Item 6. | Schedule of Investments |
Please see schedule of investments contained in the Report to Stockholders included under Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.
| Item 7. | Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies. |
Not applicable.
| Item 8. | Portfolio Managers of Closed-End 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. |
No material change to report at this time.
| Item 11. | Controls and Procedures. |
(a) In the opinion of the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, based on their evaluation, the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures are adequately designed and are operating effectively to ensure (i) that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to them by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; and (ii) that information required to be disclosed by the registrant on Form N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms.
(b) There were no changes in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal half-year (the registrant's second fiscal half-year in the case of an annual 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 |
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(a)(2) Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)): Attached hereto.
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(b) Certification pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)): Attached hereto.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
(Registrant) | | First Eagle Funds |
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By (Signature and Title)* | | /s/ Mehdi Mahmud |
| | Mehdi Mahmud, President |
Date: July 7, 2022
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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By (Signature and Title)* | | /s/ Mehdi Mahmud |
| | Mehdi Mahmud, Principal Executive Officer |
Date: July 7, 2022
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By (Signature and Title)* | | /s/ Joseph T. Malone |
| | Joseph T. Malone, Principal Financial Officer |
Date: July 7, 2022
* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.