UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
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Investment Company Act file number | 811-07822 |
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AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENT TRUST |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) |
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4500 MAIN STREET, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI | 64111 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
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CHARLES A. ETHERINGTON 4500 MAIN STREET, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64111 |
(Name and address of agent for service) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | 816-531-5575 |
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Date of fiscal year end: | 03-31 |
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Date of reporting period: | 09-30-2017 |
ITEM 1. REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.
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| Semiannual Report |
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| September 30, 2017 |
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| Core Plus Fund |
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President’s Letter | 2 |
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Fund Characteristics | |
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Shareholder Fee Example | |
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Schedule of Investments | |
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
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Statement of Operations | |
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets | |
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Notes to Financial Statements | |
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Financial Highlights | |
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Approval of Management Agreement | |
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Additional Information | |
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Any opinions expressed in this report reflect those of the author as of the date of the report, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of American Century Investments® or any other person in the American Century Investments organization. Any such opinions are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and American Century Investments disclaims any responsibility to update such opinions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice and, because investment decisions made by American Century Investments funds are based on numerous factors, may not be relied upon as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any American Century Investments fund. Security examples are used for representational purposes only and are not intended as recommendations to purchase or sell securities. Performance information for comparative indices and securities is provided to American Century Investments by third party vendors. To the best of American Century Investments’ knowledge, such information is accurate at the time of printing.
Jonathan Thomas
Dear Investor:
Thank you for reviewing this semiannual report for the period ended September 30, 2017. It provides a market overview (below), followed by a schedule of fund investments and other financial information. For additional commentary and information on fund performance, plus other investment insights, we encourage you to visit our website, americancentury.com.
All Major Asset Classes Provided Positive Performance
From large-cap stocks to short-maturity Treasuries, the U.S. financial markets delivered across-the-board gains for the six-month period. Stock investors responded enthusiastically to two consecutive quarters of double-digit earnings growth for S&P 500 companies, the first such back-to-back performance since 2011. In addition, gross domestic product growth accelerated to an annualized rate of 3.1% in the April-June quarter, up from 1.2% in the first quarter and the fastest pace in two years. Meanwhile, despite setbacks and delays for some components of President Trump’s pro-growth agenda, equity investors generally remained optimistic regarding future U.S. economic gains.
Against this backdrop, the S&P 500 Index reached several milestones and returned 7.71% for the six-month period. In terms of equity styles, riskier and economically sensitive stocks generally remained in favor. For example, small-cap stocks outperformed their mid- and large-cap peers, while growth stocks largely outperformed value stocks across the capitalization spectrum.
Investor preferences for risk also extended to the fixed-income market, where spread (non-Treasury) sectors were top performers and drove the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index to a 2.31% gain for the six-month period. The Federal Reserve (the Fed) remained relatively supportive, raising rates only once (by 25 basis points in June) amid a low-inflation backdrop and announcing a gradual approach to balance sheet normalization. Meanwhile, upbeat corporate earnings, a rallying stock market, robust investor demand for yield, and favorable supply/demand dynamics in the corporate credit markets led to outperformance among corporate bonds.
As Congress considers corporate tax cuts and other growth-oriented reforms, and the Fed continues to pursue policy normalization, new opportunities and challenges likely will emerge. We continue to believe in a disciplined, diversified, and risk-aware approach, using professionally managed portfolios in pursuit of investment goals. We appreciate your continued trust in us.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Thomas
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Century Investments
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 | |
Portfolio at a Glance | |
Average Duration (effective) | 6.0 years |
Weighted Average Life | 8.1 years |
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Types of Investments in Portfolio | % of net assets |
Corporate Bonds | 36.5% |
U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | 20.5% |
U.S. Treasury Securities | 14.2% |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | 10.3% |
Asset-Backed Securities | 7.8% |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | 6.8% |
Mutual Funds | 4.5% |
Sovereign Governments and Agencies | 2.6% |
Municipal Securities | 1.6% |
U.S. Government Agency Securities | 1.0% |
Temporary Cash Investments | 3.0% |
Other Assets and Liabilities | (8.8)%* |
*Amount relates primarily to payable for investments purchased, but not settled, at period end.
Fund shareholders may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemption/exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing cost of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017 (except as noted).
Actual Expenses
The table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses for each class. You may use the information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century Investments fund, or I Class shares of the American Century Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century Investments account (i.e., not a financial intermediary or retirement plan account), American Century Investments may charge you a $12.50 semiannual account maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than $10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your accounts to pay the $12.50 fee. In determining your total eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in all personal accounts (including American Century Investments Brokerage accounts) registered under your Social Security number. Personal accounts include individual accounts, joint accounts, UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth, Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other retirement accounts. If you have only business, business retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Investments Brokerage accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. If you are subject to the Account Maintenance Fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee amount.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return of a fund’s share class. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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| Beginning Account Value 4/1/17 | Ending Account Value 9/30/17 | Expenses Paid During Period(1) 4/1/17 - 9/30/17 | Annualized Expense Ratio(1) |
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,029.00 | $3.15 | 0.62% |
I Class | $1,000 | $1,026.70(2) | $2.51(3) | 0.52% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,027.70 | $4.42 | 0.87% |
C Class | $1,000 | $1,023.80 | $8.22 | 1.62% |
R Class | $1,000 | $1,026.40 | $5.69 | 1.12% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $1,029.00 | $2.14 | 0.42% |
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,021.96 | $3.14 | 0.62% |
I Class | $1,000 | $1,022.46(4) | $2.64(4) | 0.52% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,020.71 | $4.41 | 0.87% |
C Class | $1,000 | $1,016.95 | $8.19 | 1.62% |
R Class | $1,000 | $1,019.45 | $5.67 | 1.12% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $1,022.96 | $2.13 | 0.42% |
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(1) | Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183, the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365, to reflect the one-half year period. Annualized expense ratio reflects actual expenses, including any applicable fee waivers or expense reimbursements and excluding any acquired fund fees and expenses. |
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(2) | Ending account value based on actual return from April 10, 2017 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2017. |
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(3) | Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 174, the number of days in the period from April 10, 2017 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2017, divided by 365, to reflect the period. Had the class been available for the full period, the expenses paid during the period would have been higher. |
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(4) | Ending account value and expenses paid during the period assumes the class had been available throughout the entire period and are calculated using the class’s annualized expense ratio listed in the table above. |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
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CORPORATE BONDS — 36.5% | | | |
Aerospace and Defense — 0.3% | | | |
Boeing Co. (The), 2.20%, 10/30/22 | | $ | 70,000 |
| $ | 69,691 |
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Lockheed Martin Corp., 3.55%, 1/15/26 | | 100,000 |
| 103,648 |
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Lockheed Martin Corp., 3.80%, 3/1/45 | | 90,000 |
| 88,128 |
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Rockwell Collins, Inc., 4.35%, 4/15/47 | | 30,000 |
| 31,185 |
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United Technologies Corp., 6.05%, 6/1/36 | | 95,000 |
| 120,474 |
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Airlines — 0.1% | | | |
United Continental Holdings, Inc., 4.25%, 10/1/22 | | 120,000 |
| 121,050 |
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Auto Components — 0.4% | | | |
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The), 5.125%, 11/15/23 | | 200,000 |
| 209,750 |
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Tenneco, Inc., 5.00%, 7/15/26 | | 150,000 |
| 154,125 |
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ZF North America Capital, Inc., 4.00%, 4/29/20(1) | | 150,000 |
| 155,437 |
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Automobiles — 1.0% | | | |
Ford Motor Co., 4.35%, 12/8/26 | | 80,000 |
| 83,287 |
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Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 5.00%, 5/15/18 | | 60,000 |
| 61,193 |
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Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 8.125%, 1/15/20 | | 100,000 |
| 112,672 |
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Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 5.875%, 8/2/21 | | 270,000 |
| 300,512 |
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Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 2.98%, 8/3/22 | | 200,000 |
| 200,069 |
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General Motors Co., 5.15%, 4/1/38 | | 60,000 |
| 61,682 |
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General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 3.25%, 5/15/18 | | 130,000 |
| 131,183 |
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General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 3.10%, 1/15/19 | | 140,000 |
| 142,008 |
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General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 3.20%, 7/6/21 | | 110,000 |
| 112,004 |
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General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 5.25%, 3/1/26 | | 150,000 |
| 163,047 |
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Banks — 4.2% | | | |
Banco Inbursa SA Institucion de Banca Multiple, 4.375%, 4/11/27(1) | | 300,000 |
| 301,875 |
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Bank of America Corp., MTN, 5.625%, 7/1/20 | | 300,000 |
| 326,811 |
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Bank of America Corp., MTN, 4.20%, 8/26/24 | | 30,000 |
| 31,556 |
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Bank of America Corp., MTN, 4.00%, 1/22/25 | | 100,000 |
| 103,542 |
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Bank of America Corp., MTN, VRN, 4.44%, 1/20/47(9) | | 30,000 |
| 32,571 |
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Bank of America N.A., 6.00%, 10/15/36 | | 250,000 |
| 319,173 |
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Barclays plc, 4.375%, 1/12/26 | | 200,000 |
| 209,087 |
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BPCE SA, 5.15%, 7/21/24(1) | | 200,000 |
| 215,846 |
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Branch Banking & Trust Co., 3.625%, 9/16/25 | | 43,000 |
| 44,757 |
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Capital One Financial Corp., 4.20%, 10/29/25 | | 120,000 |
| 123,476 |
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Capital One N.A., 2.35%, 8/17/18 | | 250,000 |
| 251,085 |
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Citigroup, Inc., 2.90%, 12/8/21 | | 240,000 |
| 243,127 |
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Citigroup, Inc., 4.05%, 7/30/22 | | 80,000 |
| 83,880 |
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Citigroup, Inc., 4.45%, 9/29/27 | | 500,000 |
| 529,394 |
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Cooperatieve Rabobank UA, 3.95%, 11/9/22 | | $ | 250,000 |
| $ | 262,592 |
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Fifth Third Bancorp, 4.30%, 1/16/24 | | 80,000 |
| 84,832 |
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Finansbank AS, MTN, 6.25%, 4/30/19 | | 200,000 |
| 208,344 |
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HBOS plc, MTN, 6.75%, 5/21/18(1) | | 100,000 |
| 102,989 |
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Huntington Bancshares, Inc., 2.30%, 1/14/22 | | 140,000 |
| 138,763 |
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JPMorgan Chase & Co., 4.625%, 5/10/21 | | 230,000 |
| 248,383 |
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JPMorgan Chase & Co., 3.875%, 9/10/24 | | 200,000 |
| 208,298 |
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JPMorgan Chase & Co., 3.125%, 1/23/25 | | 250,000 |
| 252,112 |
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JPMorgan Chase & Co., 4.95%, 6/1/45 | | 90,000 |
| 102,587 |
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JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 3.54%, 5/1/27(9) | | 100,000 |
| 100,990 |
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JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 3.88%, 7/24/37(9) | | 80,000 |
| 80,651 |
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PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The), 4.375%, 8/11/20 | | 70,000 |
| 74,475 |
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Regions Financial Corp., 2.75%, 8/14/22 | | 100,000 |
| 99,910 |
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SunTrust Bank, 3.30%, 5/15/26 | | 200,000 |
| 197,956 |
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U.S. Bancorp, MTN, 3.60%, 9/11/24 | | 70,000 |
| 72,860 |
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U.S. Bank N.A., 2.80%, 1/27/25 | | 250,000 |
| 248,557 |
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Wells Fargo & Co., 3.07%, 1/24/23 | | 80,000 |
| 81,398 |
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Wells Fargo & Co., 3.00%, 4/22/26 | | 90,000 |
| 88,466 |
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Wells Fargo & Co., MTN, 4.10%, 6/3/26 | | 300,000 |
| 312,049 |
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Wells Fargo & Co., MTN, 4.65%, 11/4/44 | | 115,000 |
| 123,264 |
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Beverages — 0.5% | | | |
Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, Inc., 3.30%, 2/1/23 | | 50,000 |
| 51,884 |
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Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, Inc., 3.65%, 2/1/26 | | 160,000 |
| 165,749 |
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Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, Inc., 4.90%, 2/1/46 | | 240,000 |
| 274,232 |
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Constellation Brands, Inc., 4.75%, 12/1/25 | | 140,000 |
| 153,057 |
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Molson Coors Brewing Co., 3.00%, 7/15/26 | | 100,000 |
| 97,400 |
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Biotechnology — 0.9% | | | |
AbbVie, Inc., 3.60%, 5/14/25 | | 280,000 |
| 290,665 |
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Amgen, Inc., 4.66%, 6/15/51 | | 138,000 |
| 151,929 |
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Biogen, Inc., 3.625%, 9/15/22 | | 60,000 |
| 63,010 |
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Celgene Corp., 3.25%, 8/15/22 | | 200,000 |
| 206,578 |
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Celgene Corp., 3.875%, 8/15/25 | | 110,000 |
| 116,213 |
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Celgene Corp., 5.00%, 8/15/45 | | 50,000 |
| 56,713 |
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Gilead Sciences, Inc., 4.40%, 12/1/21 | | 100,000 |
| 108,226 |
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Gilead Sciences, Inc., 3.65%, 3/1/26 | | 230,000 |
| 240,330 |
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Gilead Sciences, Inc., 4.15%, 3/1/47 | | 50,000 |
| 51,628 |
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Building Products — 0.1% | | | |
Masco Corp., 4.45%, 4/1/25 | | 100,000 |
| 107,240 |
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Capital Markets — 0.1% | | | |
Jefferies Group LLC, 4.85%, 1/15/27 | | 70,000 |
| 73,582 |
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Chemicals — 0.4% | | | |
Ecolab, Inc., 4.35%, 12/8/21 | | $ | 170,000 |
| $ | 184,000 |
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LyondellBasell Industries NV, 5.00%, 4/15/19 | | 200,000 |
| 207,567 |
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NOVA Chemicals Corp., 4.875%, 6/1/24(1) | | 110,000 |
| 111,650 |
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Sherwin-Williams Co. (The), 3.45%, 6/1/27 | | 60,000 |
| 60,374 |
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| | | 563,591 |
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Commercial Services and Supplies — 0.3% | | | |
Covanta Holding Corp., 5.875%, 3/1/24 | | 150,000 |
| 149,250 |
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Republic Services, Inc., 3.55%, 6/1/22 | | 190,000 |
| 198,222 |
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Waste Management, Inc., 4.75%, 6/30/20 | | 70,000 |
| 74,999 |
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| | | 422,471 |
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Communications Equipment — 0.3% | | | |
CommScope Technologies LLC, 5.00%, 3/15/27(1) | | 200,000 |
| 201,000 |
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Zayo Group LLC / Zayo Capital, Inc., 5.75%, 1/15/27(1) | | 200,000 |
| 212,500 |
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| | | 413,500 |
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Construction Materials — 0.1% | | | |
Owens Corning, 4.20%, 12/15/22 | | 140,000 |
| 148,685 |
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Consumer Finance — 1.2% | | | |
American Express Credit Corp., MTN, 2.20%, 3/3/20 | | 100,000 |
| 100,594 |
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American Express Credit Corp., MTN, 2.60%, 9/14/20 | | 40,000 |
| 40,653 |
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American Express Credit Corp., MTN, 2.25%, 5/5/21 | | 270,000 |
| 269,683 |
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Capital One Bank USA N.A., 3.375%, 2/15/23 | | 250,000 |
| 253,935 |
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CIT Group, Inc., 5.00%, 8/15/22 | | 100,000 |
| 108,470 |
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Discover Financial Services, 3.75%, 3/4/25 | | 200,000 |
| 201,031 |
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GLP Capital LP / GLP Financing II, Inc., 4.875%, 11/1/20 | | 100,000 |
| 106,125 |
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IHS Markit Ltd., 4.75%, 2/15/25(1) | | 150,000 |
| 160,875 |
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PNC Bank N.A., 1.95%, 3/4/19 | | 250,000 |
| 250,697 |
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Synchrony Financial, 2.60%, 1/15/19 | | 100,000 |
| 100,663 |
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Visa, Inc., 2.75%, 9/15/27 | | 80,000 |
| 78,642 |
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Containers and Packaging — 0.5% | | | |
Ardagh Packaging Finance plc / Ardagh Holdings USA, Inc., 6.00%, 2/15/25(1) | | 200,000 |
| 212,250 |
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Ball Corp., 4.00%, 11/15/23 | | 150,000 |
| 153,937 |
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Berry Global, Inc., 5.125%, 7/15/23 | | 200,000 |
| 209,750 |
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Crown Americas LLC / Crown Americas Capital Corp. IV, 4.50%, 1/15/23 | | 193,000 |
| 203,615 |
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| | | 779,552 |
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Diversified Consumer Services — 0.1% | | | |
Catholic Health Initiatives, 2.95%, 11/1/22 | | 100,000 |
| 98,603 |
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Diversified Financial Services — 3.1% | | | |
Ally Financial, Inc., 3.60%, 5/21/18 | | 250,000 |
| 252,237 |
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Ally Financial, Inc., 4.625%, 3/30/25 | | 100,000 |
| 105,250 |
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Banco Santander SA, 3.50%, 4/11/22 | | 200,000 |
| 204,978 |
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Credit Suisse Group Funding Guernsey Ltd., 3.45%, 4/16/21 | | 250,000 |
| 256,749 |
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GE Capital International Funding Co. Unlimited Co., 2.34%, 11/15/20 | | 202,000 |
| 204,007 |
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Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 2.30%, 12/13/19 | | 310,000 |
| 311,459 |
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Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 5.75%, 1/24/22 | | $ | 230,000 |
| $ | 258,256 |
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Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 3.50%, 1/23/25 | | 100,000 |
| 101,516 |
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Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 4.25%, 10/21/25 | | 300,000 |
| 313,182 |
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Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 3.50%, 11/16/26 | | 60,000 |
| 60,221 |
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Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 5.15%, 5/22/45 | | 40,000 |
| 45,872 |
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Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), MTN, 4.80%, 7/8/44 | | 50,000 |
| 56,059 |
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HSBC Holdings plc, 2.95%, 5/25/21 | | 200,000 |
| 203,170 |
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HSBC Holdings plc, 4.30%, 3/8/26 | | 200,000 |
| 215,040 |
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HSBC Holdings plc, VRN, 3.26%, 3/13/22(9) | | 200,000 |
| 204,205 |
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Morgan Stanley, 4.375%, 1/22/47 | | 40,000 |
| 42,664 |
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Morgan Stanley, MTN, 5.625%, 9/23/19 | | 410,000 |
| 438,054 |
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Morgan Stanley, MTN, 3.70%, 10/23/24 | | 60,000 |
| 62,196 |
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Morgan Stanley, MTN, 4.00%, 7/23/25 | | 500,000 |
| 527,473 |
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S&P Global, Inc., 3.30%, 8/14/20 | | 50,000 |
| 51,316 |
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UBS Group Funding Switzerland AG, 3.49%, 5/23/23(1) | | 200,000 |
| 204,930 |
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UniCredit SpA, VRN, 5.86%, 6/19/27(1)(9) | | 280,000 |
| 294,159 |
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| | | 4,412,993 |
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Diversified Telecommunication Services — 1.5% | | | |
AT&T, Inc., 3.875%, 8/15/21 | | 180,000 |
| 188,542 |
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AT&T, Inc., 3.60%, 2/17/23 | | 80,000 |
| 82,382 |
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AT&T, Inc., 3.40%, 5/15/25 | | 260,000 |
| 256,265 |
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AT&T, Inc., 3.90%, 8/14/27 | | 350,000 |
| 351,108 |
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AT&T, Inc., 6.55%, 2/15/39 | | 70,000 |
| 84,668 |
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AT&T, Inc., 4.75%, 5/15/46 | | 60,000 |
| 57,991 |
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AT&T, Inc., 5.15%, 2/14/50 | | 100,000 |
| 101,160 |
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CenturyLink, Inc., 6.15%, 9/15/19 | | 100,000 |
| 105,250 |
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Deutsche Telekom International Finance BV, 3.60%, 1/19/27(1) | | 170,000 |
| 172,254 |
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Frontier Communications Corp., 8.50%, 4/15/20 | | 79,000 |
| 76,828 |
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Orange SA, 4.125%, 9/14/21 | | 100,000 |
| 106,826 |
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Telefonica Emisiones SAU, 5.46%, 2/16/21 | | 100,000 |
| 109,624 |
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Telefonica Emisiones SAU, 4.10%, 3/8/27 | | 150,000 |
| 155,430 |
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Verizon Communications, Inc., 4.75%, 11/1/41 | | 60,000 |
| 60,725 |
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Verizon Communications, Inc., 4.86%, 8/21/46 | | 170,000 |
| 173,676 |
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Verizon Communications, Inc., 5.01%, 8/21/54 | | 77,000 |
| 77,632 |
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| | | 2,160,361 |
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Electric Utilities — 0.2% | | | |
AEP Transmission Co. LLC, 3.75%, 12/1/47(1) | | 50,000 |
| 49,931 |
|
NextEra Energy Operating Partners LP, 4.25%, 9/15/24(1) | | 100,000 |
| 102,375 |
|
NextEra Energy Operating Partners LP, 4.50%, 9/15/27(1) | | 100,000 |
| 102,125 |
|
| | | 254,431 |
|
Energy Equipment and Services — 0.1% | | | |
Ensco plc, 5.20%, 3/15/25 | | 20,000 |
| 16,900 |
|
Halliburton Co., 3.80%, 11/15/25 | | 80,000 |
| 82,488 |
|
Noble Holding International Ltd., 7.75%, 1/15/24 | | 70,000 |
| 62,475 |
|
| | | 161,863 |
|
|
| | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/ Shares | Value |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 1.0% | | | |
American Tower Corp., 3.375%, 10/15/26 | | $ | 180,000 |
| $ | 178,195 |
|
Boston Properties LP, 3.65%, 2/1/26 | | 40,000 |
| 40,833 |
|
Crown Castle International Corp., 5.25%, 1/15/23 | | 200,000 |
| 221,589 |
|
DDR Corp., 3.90%, 8/15/24 | | 100,000 |
| 100,623 |
|
Essex Portfolio LP, 3.625%, 8/15/22 | | 170,000 |
| 175,950 |
|
Essex Portfolio LP, 3.25%, 5/1/23 | | 50,000 |
| 50,609 |
|
Hospitality Properties Trust, 4.65%, 3/15/24 | | 80,000 |
| 83,820 |
|
Hudson Pacific Properties LP, 3.95%, 11/1/27(2) | | 130,000 |
| 129,723 |
|
Kilroy Realty LP, 4.375%, 10/1/25 | | 100,000 |
| 105,207 |
|
Kimco Realty Corp., 2.80%, 10/1/26 | | 90,000 |
| 84,591 |
|
MGM Growth Properties Operating Partnership LP / MGP Finance Co-Issuer, Inc., 4.50%, 9/1/26 | | 160,000 |
| 163,200 |
|
VEREIT Operating Partnership LP, 4.125%, 6/1/21 | | 50,000 |
| 52,304 |
|
Welltower, Inc., 3.75%, 3/15/23 | | 60,000 |
| 62,508 |
|
| | | 1,449,152 |
|
Food and Staples Retailing — 0.4% | | | |
CVS Health Corp., 3.50%, 7/20/22 | | 70,000 |
| 72,876 |
|
CVS Health Corp., 5.125%, 7/20/45 | | 90,000 |
| 103,848 |
|
Kroger Co. (The), 3.70%, 8/1/27 | | 50,000 |
| 49,568 |
|
Kroger Co. (The), 3.875%, 10/15/46 | | 100,000 |
| 87,303 |
|
Sysco Corp., 3.30%, 7/15/26 | | 40,000 |
| 40,401 |
|
Target Corp., 2.50%, 4/15/26 | | 80,000 |
| 76,797 |
|
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 4.30%, 4/22/44 | | 150,000 |
| 167,019 |
|
| | | 597,812 |
|
Food Products — 0.3% | | | |
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 5.20%, 7/15/45 | | 50,000 |
| 54,947 |
|
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 4.375%, 6/1/46 | | 30,000 |
| 29,518 |
|
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc., 4.625%, 11/1/24(1) | | 170,000 |
| 178,075 |
|
Post Holdings, Inc., 5.00%, 8/15/26(1) | | 150,000 |
| 150,094 |
|
| | | 412,634 |
|
Gas Utilities — 2.1% | | | |
Andeavor Logistics LP / Tesoro Logistics Finance Corp., 5.50%, 10/15/19 | | 100,000 |
| 105,750 |
|
Boardwalk Pipelines LP, 4.45%, 7/15/27 | | 50,000 |
| 50,989 |
|
Enbridge Energy Partners LP, 6.50%, 4/15/18 | | 60,000 |
| 61,497 |
|
Enbridge Energy Partners LP, 5.20%, 3/15/20 | | 70,000 |
| 74,554 |
|
Enbridge, Inc., 4.50%, 6/10/44 | | 85,000 |
| 85,779 |
|
Energy Transfer Equity LP, 7.50%, 10/15/20 | | 180,000 |
| 203,625 |
|
Energy Transfer LP, 3.60%, 2/1/23 | | 40,000 |
| 40,713 |
|
Energy Transfer LP, 6.50%, 2/1/42 | | 140,000 |
| 158,828 |
|
Enterprise Products Operating LLC, 4.85%, 3/15/44 | | 150,000 |
| 161,572 |
|
Enterprise Products Operating LLC, VRN, 7.03%, 1/15/18(9) | | 100,000 |
| 101,500 |
|
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 6.50%, 4/1/20 | | 160,000 |
| 175,015 |
|
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 5.30%, 9/15/20 | | 60,000 |
| 64,664 |
|
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 6.50%, 9/1/39 | | 130,000 |
| 148,545 |
|
Magellan Midstream Partners LP, 6.55%, 7/15/19 | | 100,000 |
| 107,503 |
|
|
| | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/ Shares | Value |
MPLX LP, 4.875%, 6/1/25 | | $ | 180,000 |
| $ | 193,256 |
|
MPLX LP, 5.20%, 3/1/47 | | 20,000 |
| 21,008 |
|
ONEOK, Inc., 4.00%, 7/13/27 | | 90,000 |
| 91,257 |
|
Plains All American Pipeline LP / PAA Finance Corp., 3.65%, 6/1/22 | | 160,000 |
| 160,964 |
|
Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC, 5.625%, 3/1/25 | | 210,000 |
| 231,929 |
|
Sunoco Logistics Partners Operations LP, 3.45%, 1/15/23 | | 230,000 |
| 232,106 |
|
Sunoco Logistics Partners Operations LP, 3.90%, 7/15/26 | | 40,000 |
| 39,740 |
|
Targa Resources Partners LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 4.25%, 11/15/23 | | 120,000 |
| 119,550 |
|
Williams Cos., Inc. (The), 3.70%, 1/15/23 | | 90,000 |
| 90,000 |
|
Williams Partners LP, 4.125%, 11/15/20 | | 280,000 |
| 293,322 |
|
Williams Partners LP, 5.10%, 9/15/45 | | 30,000 |
| 31,634 |
|
| | | 3,045,300 |
|
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 0.7% | | | |
Abbott Laboratories, 2.00%, 9/15/18 | | 40,000 |
| 40,112 |
|
Abbott Laboratories, 3.75%, 11/30/26 | | 150,000 |
| 154,143 |
|
Becton Dickinson and Co., 3.73%, 12/15/24 | | 120,000 |
| 122,721 |
|
Becton Dickinson and Co., 3.70%, 6/6/27 | | 50,000 |
| 50,492 |
|
Mallinckrodt International Finance SA, 3.50%, 4/15/18 | | 250,000 |
| 251,488 |
|
Medtronic, Inc., 3.50%, 3/15/25 | | 150,000 |
| 156,535 |
|
Medtronic, Inc., 4.375%, 3/15/35 | | 50,000 |
| 55,117 |
|
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., 3.60%, 8/15/21 | | 50,000 |
| 52,213 |
|
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., 2.95%, 9/19/26 | | 160,000 |
| 156,834 |
|
| | | 1,039,655 |
|
Health Care Providers and Services — 1.4% | | | |
Aetna, Inc., 2.75%, 11/15/22 | | 60,000 |
| 60,538 |
|
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc., 6.25%, 3/31/23 | | 90,000 |
| 89,213 |
|
DaVita, Inc., 5.75%, 8/15/22 | | 280,000 |
| 287,175 |
|
DaVita, Inc., 5.125%, 7/15/24 | | 200,000 |
| 199,500 |
|
Express Scripts Holding Co., 3.40%, 3/1/27 | | 30,000 |
| 29,621 |
|
HCA, Inc., 3.75%, 3/15/19 | | 260,000 |
| 266,175 |
|
HCA, Inc., 5.375%, 2/1/25 | | 150,000 |
| 158,437 |
|
HCA, Inc., 7.69%, 6/15/25 | | 50,000 |
| 58,375 |
|
Mylan NV, 3.95%, 6/15/26 | | 50,000 |
| 50,977 |
|
Northwell Healthcare, Inc., 4.26%, 11/1/47 | | 50,000 |
| 50,390 |
|
NYU Hospitals Center, 4.43%, 7/1/42 | | 100,000 |
| 104,902 |
|
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 5.125%, 5/1/25(1) | | 220,000 |
| 217,525 |
|
UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 2.875%, 12/15/21 | | 80,000 |
| 82,091 |
|
UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 3.75%, 7/15/25 | | 140,000 |
| 148,666 |
|
UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 4.75%, 7/15/45 | | 60,000 |
| 69,573 |
|
Universal Health Services, Inc., 4.75%, 8/1/22(1) | | 100,000 |
| 103,750 |
|
| | | 1,976,908 |
|
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 0.5% | | | |
1011778 BC ULC / New Red Finance, Inc., 4.625%, 1/15/22(1) | | 150,000 |
| 154,313 |
|
Aramark Services, Inc., 5.00%, 4/1/25(1) | | 40,000 |
| 42,900 |
|
Hilton Domestic Operating Co., Inc., 4.25%, 9/1/24 | | 200,000 |
| 204,500 |
|
|
| | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/ Shares | Value |
International Game Technology plc, 6.25%, 2/15/22(1) | | $ | 200,000 |
| $ | 222,100 |
|
McDonald's Corp., MTN, 3.375%, 5/26/25 | | 40,000 |
| 41,109 |
|
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., 5.25%, 11/15/22 | | 70,000 |
| 77,657 |
|
| | | 742,579 |
|
Household Durables — 1.1% | | | |
Lennar Corp., 4.75%, 12/15/17 | | 300,000 |
| 300,750 |
|
Lennar Corp., 4.50%, 4/30/24 | | 250,000 |
| 258,070 |
|
M.D.C. Holdings, Inc., 5.50%, 1/15/24 | | 200,000 |
| 216,440 |
|
Newell Brands, Inc., 4.20%, 4/1/26 | | 100,000 |
| 105,375 |
|
Newell Brands, Inc., 5.50%, 4/1/46 | | 70,000 |
| 82,941 |
|
Toll Brothers Finance Corp., 4.00%, 12/31/18 | | 250,000 |
| 254,687 |
|
Toll Brothers Finance Corp., 6.75%, 11/1/19 | | 90,000 |
| 97,988 |
|
TRI Pointe Group, Inc. / TRI Pointe Homes, Inc., 5.875%, 6/15/24 | | 200,000 |
| 215,000 |
|
| | | 1,531,251 |
|
Household Products — 0.1% | | | |
Spectrum Brands, Inc., 5.75%, 7/15/25 | | 140,000 |
| 149,800 |
|
Industrial Conglomerates — 0.1% | | | |
FedEx Corp., 4.40%, 1/15/47 | | 40,000 |
| 41,728 |
|
General Electric Co., 4.125%, 10/9/42 | | 100,000 |
| 105,679 |
|
| | | 147,407 |
|
Insurance — 1.5% | | | |
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 5.00%, 10/1/21 | | 150,000 |
| 161,963 |
|
Allstate Corp. (The), VRN, 5.75%, 8/15/23(9) | | 120,000 |
| 132,000 |
|
American International Group, Inc., 4.125%, 2/15/24 | | 150,000 |
| 159,466 |
|
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., 2.75%, 3/15/23 | | 60,000 |
| 60,934 |
|
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., 4.50%, 2/11/43 | | 40,000 |
| 44,789 |
|
Chubb INA Holdings, Inc., 3.15%, 3/15/25 | | 60,000 |
| 61,004 |
|
Chubb INA Holdings, Inc., 3.35%, 5/3/26 | | 40,000 |
| 41,038 |
|
CNP Assurances, VRN, 4.00%, 11/18/24(9) | EUR | 100,000 |
| 128,015 |
|
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (The), 5.95%, 10/15/36 | | $ | 60,000 |
| 75,286 |
|
International Lease Finance Corp., 3.875%, 4/15/18 | | 100,000 |
| 101,121 |
|
International Lease Finance Corp., 6.25%, 5/15/19 | | 100,000 |
| 106,319 |
|
Liberty Mutual Group, Inc., 4.95%, 5/1/22(1) | | 110,000 |
| 120,209 |
|
Markel Corp., 4.90%, 7/1/22 | | 212,000 |
| 231,622 |
|
Markel Corp., 3.625%, 3/30/23 | | 50,000 |
| 51,491 |
|
MetLife, Inc., 4.125%, 8/13/42 | | 110,000 |
| 113,497 |
|
Prudential Financial, Inc., MTN, 5.375%, 6/21/20 | | 110,000 |
| 119,547 |
|
Prudential Financial, Inc., MTN, 5.70%, 12/14/36 | | 45,000 |
| 55,312 |
|
Prudential Financial, Inc., MTN, 5.625%, 5/12/41 | | 90,000 |
| 109,890 |
|
Prudential Financial, Inc., VRN, 5.875%, 9/15/22(9) | | 100,000 |
| 110,875 |
|
Voya Financial, Inc., 5.70%, 7/15/43 | | 90,000 |
| 105,365 |
|
WR Berkley Corp., 4.625%, 3/15/22 | | 100,000 |
| 108,008 |
|
| | | 2,197,751 |
|
Internet and Direct Marketing Retail — 0.1% | | | |
Amazon.com, Inc., 3.15%, 8/22/27(1) | | 160,000 |
| 160,947 |
|
|
| | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/ Shares | Value |
Amazon.com, Inc., 3.875%, 8/22/37(1) | | $ | 40,000 |
| $ | 40,555 |
|
| | | 201,502 |
|
Internet Software and Services — 0.1% | | | |
Netflix, Inc., 5.375%, 2/1/21 | | 90,000 |
| 96,975 |
|
Symantec Corp., 5.00%, 4/15/25(1) | | 100,000 |
| 104,813 |
|
| | | 201,788 |
|
IT Services — 0.5% | | | |
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., 3.00%, 8/15/26 | | 160,000 |
| 155,538 |
|
First Data Corp., 5.00%, 1/15/24(1) | | 200,000 |
| 208,410 |
|
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., 3.60%, 10/15/20 | | 270,000 |
| 280,009 |
|
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., 4.90%, 10/15/25 | | 60,000 |
| 63,553 |
|
| | | 707,510 |
|
Machinery — 0.2% | | | |
Oshkosh Corp., 5.375%, 3/1/22 | | 250,000 |
| 260,312 |
|
Media — 2.5% | | | |
21st Century Fox America, Inc., 6.90%, 8/15/39 | | 70,000 |
| 94,732 |
|
21st Century Fox America, Inc., 4.75%, 11/15/46 | | 40,000 |
| 42,787 |
|
AMC Networks, Inc., 4.75%, 8/1/25 | | 100,000 |
| 101,250 |
|
CBS Corp., 4.85%, 7/1/42 | | 90,000 |
| 95,367 |
|
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.25%, 9/30/22 | | 100,000 |
| 103,250 |
|
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.125%, 5/1/27(1) | | 150,000 |
| 152,437 |
|
Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital, 4.91%, 7/23/25 | | 290,000 |
| 310,400 |
|
Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital, 6.48%, 10/23/45 | | 30,000 |
| 35,379 |
|
Comcast Corp., 3.15%, 3/1/26 | | 50,000 |
| 50,008 |
|
Comcast Corp., 4.40%, 8/15/35 | | 50,000 |
| 54,285 |
|
Comcast Corp., 6.40%, 5/15/38 | | 80,000 |
| 105,686 |
|
Comcast Corp., 4.75%, 3/1/44 | | 60,000 |
| 67,192 |
|
CSC Holdings LLC, 5.50%, 4/15/27(1) | | 200,000 |
| 208,500 |
|
Discovery Communications LLC, 5.625%, 8/15/19 | | 123,000 |
| 130,479 |
|
Discovery Communications LLC, 3.95%, 3/20/28 | | 180,000 |
| 179,886 |
|
Globo Comunicacao e Participacoes SA, 4.84%, 6/8/25 | | 200,000 |
| 206,000 |
|
Lamar Media Corp., 5.375%, 1/15/24 | | 150,000 |
| 158,625 |
|
NBCUniversal Media LLC, 4.375%, 4/1/21 | | 170,000 |
| 182,997 |
|
Nielsen Finance LLC / Nielsen Finance Co., 5.00%, 4/15/22(1) | | 100,000 |
| 103,875 |
|
Omnicom Group, Inc., 3.60%, 4/15/26 | | 100,000 |
| 100,951 |
|
Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 6.00%, 7/15/24(1) | | 100,000 |
| 107,875 |
|
TEGNA, Inc., 5.125%, 7/15/20 | | 130,000 |
| 133,575 |
|
Time Warner Cable LLC, 5.50%, 9/1/41 | | 40,000 |
| 41,651 |
|
Time Warner Cable LLC, 4.50%, 9/15/42 | | 50,000 |
| 47,535 |
|
Time Warner, Inc., 3.60%, 7/15/25 | | 190,000 |
| 190,924 |
|
Time Warner, Inc., 3.80%, 2/15/27 | | 100,000 |
| 100,208 |
|
Viacom, Inc., 3.125%, 6/15/22 | | 50,000 |
| 49,612 |
|
Viacom, Inc., 4.25%, 9/1/23 | | 140,000 |
| 143,990 |
|
|
| | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/ Shares | Value |
Viacom, Inc., VRN, 6.25%, 2/28/27(9) | | $ | 50,000 |
| $ | 50,405 |
|
Virgin Media Secured Finance plc, 5.25%, 1/15/26(1) | | 200,000 |
| 209,000 |
|
Walt Disney Co. (The), MTN, 4.125%, 6/1/44 | | 30,000 |
| 31,510 |
|
| | | 3,590,371 |
|
Metals and Mining — 0.5% | | | |
Alcoa Nederland Holding BV, 6.75%, 9/30/24(1) | | 200,000 |
| 222,500 |
|
Barrick North America Finance LLC, 5.75%, 5/1/43 | | 20,000 |
| 24,325 |
|
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 3.875%, 3/15/23 | | 65,000 |
| 64,350 |
|
Glencore Finance Canada Ltd., 4.95%, 11/15/21(1) | | 130,000 |
| 140,520 |
|
Southern Copper Corp., 5.25%, 11/8/42 | | 70,000 |
| 74,466 |
|
Steel Dynamics, Inc., 5.00%, 12/15/26 | | 200,000 |
| 214,000 |
|
| | | 740,161 |
|
Multi-Utilities — 1.6% | | | |
AmeriGas Partners LP / AmeriGas Finance Corp., 5.875%, 8/20/26 | | 130,000 |
| 135,850 |
|
AmeriGas Partners LP / AmeriGas Finance Corp., 5.75%, 5/20/27 | | 50,000 |
| 51,375 |
|
Calpine Corp., 5.75%, 1/15/25 | | 40,000 |
| 37,950 |
|
Consolidated Edison Co. of New York, Inc., 3.95%, 3/1/43 | | 110,000 |
| 113,475 |
|
Dominion Energy, Inc., 6.40%, 6/15/18 | | 120,000 |
| 123,822 |
|
Dominion Energy, Inc., 2.75%, 9/15/22 | | 130,000 |
| 130,565 |
|
Dominion Energy, Inc., 3.625%, 12/1/24 | | 60,000 |
| 62,128 |
|
Dominion Energy, Inc., 4.90%, 8/1/41 | | 100,000 |
| 111,315 |
|
Duke Energy Corp., 3.55%, 9/15/21 | | 80,000 |
| 83,332 |
|
Duke Energy Corp., 2.65%, 9/1/26 | | 50,000 |
| 47,889 |
|
Duke Energy Florida LLC, 6.35%, 9/15/37 | | 70,000 |
| 95,263 |
|
Enel Finance International NV, 2.875%, 5/25/22(1) | | 200,000 |
| 201,518 |
|
Exelon Corp., 5.15%, 12/1/20 | | 130,000 |
| 140,511 |
|
Exelon Corp., 4.45%, 4/15/46 | | 40,000 |
| 42,034 |
|
Exelon Generation Co. LLC, 5.60%, 6/15/42 | | 80,000 |
| 81,781 |
|
FirstEnergy Corp., 4.25%, 3/15/23 | | 100,000 |
| 105,886 |
|
Florida Power & Light Co., 4.125%, 2/1/42 | | 50,000 |
| 53,876 |
|
Georgia Power Co., 4.30%, 3/15/42 | | 70,000 |
| 73,613 |
|
MidAmerican Energy Co., 4.40%, 10/15/44 | | 40,000 |
| 44,060 |
|
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., VRN, 4.66%, 12/1/17, resets quarterly off the 3-month LIBOR plus 3.35% | | 40,000 |
| 40,146 |
|
NiSource Finance Corp., 5.65%, 2/1/45 | | 80,000 |
| 97,368 |
|
Pacific Gas & Electric Co., 4.00%, 12/1/46 | | 80,000 |
| 84,013 |
|
Progress Energy, Inc., 3.15%, 4/1/22 | | 80,000 |
| 81,583 |
|
Sempra Energy, 2.875%, 10/1/22 | | 130,000 |
| 130,548 |
|
Sempra Energy, 3.25%, 6/15/27 | | 70,000 |
| 69,242 |
|
Southern Power Co., 5.15%, 9/15/41 | | 40,000 |
| 43,645 |
|
Xcel Energy, Inc., 3.35%, 12/1/26 | | 30,000 |
| 30,433 |
|
| | | 2,313,221 |
|
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 2.1% | | | |
Anadarko Petroleum Corp., 5.55%, 3/15/26 | | 30,000 |
| 33,503 |
|
Anadarko Petroleum Corp., 6.45%, 9/15/36 | | 80,000 |
| 95,448 |
|
Antero Resources Corp., 5.125%, 12/1/22 | | 130,000 |
| 133,575 |
|
|
| | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/ Shares | Value |
Apache Corp., 4.75%, 4/15/43 | | $ | 40,000 |
| $ | 40,348 |
|
BP Capital Markets plc, 4.50%, 10/1/20 | | 80,000 |
| 85,665 |
|
Cenovus Energy, Inc., 4.25%, 4/15/27(1) | | 50,000 |
| 49,650 |
|
Cimarex Energy Co., 4.375%, 6/1/24 | | 150,000 |
| 158,856 |
|
CNOOC Nexen Finance 2014 ULC, 4.25%, 4/30/24 | | 70,000 |
| 74,612 |
|
Concho Resources, Inc., 4.375%, 1/15/25 | | 80,000 |
| 84,400 |
|
ConocoPhillips Holding Co., 6.95%, 4/15/29 | | 110,000 |
| 143,325 |
|
Continental Resources, Inc., 5.00%, 9/15/22 | | 30,000 |
| 30,600 |
|
Continental Resources, Inc., 3.80%, 6/1/24 | | 120,000 |
| 116,400 |
|
Ecopetrol SA, 5.875%, 5/28/45 | | 40,000 |
| 39,250 |
|
Encana Corp., 6.50%, 2/1/38 | | 80,000 |
| 94,936 |
|
Exxon Mobil Corp., 3.04%, 3/1/26 | | 100,000 |
| 101,982 |
|
Hess Corp., 6.00%, 1/15/40 | | 90,000 |
| 94,321 |
|
Marathon Oil Corp., 3.85%, 6/1/25 | | 190,000 |
| 188,919 |
|
Newfield Exploration Co., 5.75%, 1/30/22 | | 200,000 |
| 214,500 |
|
Noble Energy, Inc., 4.15%, 12/15/21 | | 220,000 |
| 231,910 |
|
Petroleos Mexicanos, 6.00%, 3/5/20 | | 105,000 |
| 113,085 |
|
Petroleos Mexicanos, 4.875%, 1/24/22 | | 50,000 |
| 52,563 |
|
Petroleos Mexicanos, 6.625%, 6/15/35 | | 100,000 |
| 108,250 |
|
Petroleos Mexicanos, 6.50%, 6/2/41 | | 70,000 |
| 73,360 |
|
Petroleos Mexicanos, 5.50%, 6/27/44 | | 80,000 |
| 74,800 |
|
Phillips 66, 4.30%, 4/1/22 | | 60,000 |
| 64,492 |
|
Shell International Finance BV, 3.25%, 5/11/25 | | 100,000 |
| 102,470 |
|
Sinopec Group Overseas Development Ltd., 2.50%, 4/28/20(1) | | 200,000 |
| 200,560 |
|
Suburban Propane Partners LP / Suburban Energy Finance Corp., 5.75%, 3/1/25 | | 50,000 |
| 49,750 |
|
Suncor Energy, Inc., 6.50%, 6/15/38 | | 30,000 |
| 39,102 |
|
Whiting Petroleum Corp., 5.75%, 3/15/21 | | 50,000 |
| 49,250 |
|
| | | 2,939,882 |
|
Paper and Forest Products — 0.3% | | | |
Georgia-Pacific LLC, 5.40%, 11/1/20(1) | | 260,000 |
| 285,151 |
|
International Paper Co., 4.40%, 8/15/47 | | 100,000 |
| 101,508 |
|
| | | 386,659 |
|
Pharmaceuticals — 0.6% | | | |
AbbVie, Inc., 4.70%, 5/14/45 | | 90,000 |
| 98,443 |
|
Actavis, Inc., 3.25%, 10/1/22 | | 60,000 |
| 61,616 |
|
Allergan Funding SCS, 3.85%, 6/15/24 | | 140,000 |
| 146,214 |
|
Allergan Funding SCS, 4.55%, 3/15/35 | | 20,000 |
| 21,393 |
|
Baxalta, Inc., 2.00%, 6/22/18 | | 70,000 |
| 70,165 |
|
Baxalta, Inc., 4.00%, 6/23/25 | | 100,000 |
| 105,035 |
|
Shire Acquisitions Investments Ireland DAC, 2.40%, 9/23/21 | | 140,000 |
| 139,606 |
|
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., 7.00%, 3/15/24(1) | | 150,000 |
| 160,125 |
|
Zoetis, Inc., 3.00%, 9/12/27 | | 40,000 |
| 39,457 |
|
| | | 842,054 |
|
Road and Rail — 0.6% | | | |
Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 4.95%, 9/15/41 | | 100,000 |
| 117,066 |
|
|
| | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/ Shares | Value |
Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 4.45%, 3/15/43 | | $ | 120,000 |
| $ | 131,940 |
|
Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 4.15%, 4/1/45 | | 50,000 |
| 53,149 |
|
CSX Corp., 3.25%, 6/1/27 | | 150,000 |
| 150,178 |
|
Norfolk Southern Corp., 5.75%, 4/1/18 | | 110,000 |
| 112,224 |
|
Norfolk Southern Corp., 3.25%, 12/1/21 | | 130,000 |
| 134,385 |
|
Union Pacific Corp., 4.05%, 11/15/45 | | 80,000 |
| 83,737 |
|
| | | 782,679 |
|
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 0.5% | | | |
Intel Corp., 3.15%, 5/11/27 | | 80,000 |
| 81,283 |
|
Lam Research Corp., 2.80%, 6/15/21 | | 130,000 |
| 131,874 |
|
NXP BV / NXP Funding LLC, 3.875%, 9/1/22(1) | | 200,000 |
| 209,000 |
|
Sensata Technologies UK Financing Co. plc, 6.25%, 2/15/26(1) | | 200,000 |
| 220,000 |
|
| | | 642,157 |
|
Software — 0.6% | | | |
Activision Blizzard, Inc., 2.30%, 9/15/21 | | 80,000 |
| 79,603 |
|
Microsoft Corp., 2.70%, 2/12/25 | | 150,000 |
| 151,549 |
|
Microsoft Corp., 3.125%, 11/3/25 | | 40,000 |
| 41,267 |
|
Microsoft Corp., 3.45%, 8/8/36 | | 100,000 |
| 100,877 |
|
Microsoft Corp., 4.25%, 2/6/47 | | 150,000 |
| 166,161 |
|
Oracle Corp., 5.75%, 4/15/18 | | 100,000 |
| 102,226 |
|
Oracle Corp., 4.00%, 7/15/46 | | 60,000 |
| 62,203 |
|
Quintiles IMS, Inc., 5.00%, 10/15/26(1) | | 200,000 |
| 212,500 |
|
| | | 916,386 |
|
Specialty Retail — 0.7% | | | |
Ashtead Capital, Inc., 4.125%, 8/15/25(1) | | 200,000 |
| 206,250 |
|
Home Depot, Inc. (The), 5.95%, 4/1/41 | | 170,000 |
| 224,365 |
|
Lowe's Cos., Inc., 3.10%, 5/3/27 | | 150,000 |
| 149,271 |
|
Sally Holdings LLC / Sally Capital, Inc., 5.625%, 12/1/25 | | 100,000 |
| 103,000 |
|
United Rentals North America, Inc., 4.625%, 7/15/23 | | 150,000 |
| 157,125 |
|
United Rentals North America, Inc., 5.75%, 11/15/24 | | 150,000 |
| 159,750 |
|
| | | 999,761 |
|
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 0.7% | | | |
Apple, Inc., 2.85%, 5/6/21 | | 90,000 |
| 92,508 |
|
Apple, Inc., 2.50%, 2/9/25 | | 130,000 |
| 128,576 |
|
Apple, Inc., 2.90%, 9/12/27 | | 250,000 |
| 248,122 |
|
Dell International LLC / EMC Corp., 6.02%, 6/15/26(1) | | 170,000 |
| 189,042 |
|
Seagate HDD Cayman, 4.75%, 6/1/23 | | 130,000 |
| 131,842 |
|
Seagate HDD Cayman, 4.75%, 1/1/25 | | 70,000 |
| 68,165 |
|
Western Digital Corp., 7.375%, 4/1/23(1) | | 150,000 |
| 164,700 |
|
| | | 1,022,955 |
|
Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods — 0.1% | | | |
PVH Corp., 4.50%, 12/15/22 | | 140,000 |
| 143,500 |
|
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.2% | | | |
America Movil SAB de CV, 3.125%, 7/16/22 | | 110,000 |
| 112,954 |
|
|
| | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/ Shares | Value |
Sprint Communications, Inc., 6.00%, 11/15/22 | | $ | 100,000 |
| $ | 107,970 |
|
| | | 220,924 |
|
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $50,299,927) | | | 51,824,726 |
|
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES(3) — 20.5% | |
Adjustable-Rate U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities(4) — 1.5% | |
FHLMC, VRN, 1.79%, 10/15/17 | | 90,820 |
| 93,795 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 1.91%, 10/15/17 | | 99,456 |
| 102,492 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 2.01%, 10/15/17 | | 100,963 |
| 104,550 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 2.32%, 10/15/17 | | 355,325 |
| 358,512 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 3.09%, 10/15/17 | | 300,000 |
| 308,416 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 3.49%, 10/15/17 | | 66,776 |
| 69,942 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 3.55%, 10/15/17 | | 134,498 |
| 141,305 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 3.63%, 10/15/17 | | 38,765 |
| 40,765 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 3.66%, 10/15/17 | | 200,071 |
| 208,255 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 4.06%, 10/15/17 | | 102,951 |
| 106,829 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 2.94%, 10/25/17 | | 65,910 |
| 68,291 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 3.20%, 10/25/17 | | 143,675 |
| 147,114 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 3.32%, 10/25/17 | | 34,282 |
| 35,790 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 3.53%, 10/25/17 | | 170,453 |
| 177,618 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 3.93%, 10/25/17 | | 155,812 |
| 161,548 |
|
| | | 2,125,222 |
|
Fixed-Rate U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities — 19.0% | |
FHLMC, 4.50%, 6/1/21 | | 11,776 |
| 12,135 |
|
FHLMC, 5.50%, 1/1/38 | | 9,140 |
| 10,196 |
|
FHLMC, 5.50%, 4/1/38 | | 52,561 |
| 58,579 |
|
FHLMC, 3.00%, 2/1/43 | | 626,085 |
| 631,964 |
|
FHLMC, 6.50%, 7/1/47 | | 695 |
| 745 |
|
FNMA, 3.00%, 10/12/17(5) | | 3,000,000 |
| 3,008,438 |
|
FNMA, 3.50%, 10/12/17(5) | | 3,000,000 |
| 3,091,758 |
|
FNMA, 4.00%, 10/12/17(5) | | 2,950,000 |
| 3,105,105 |
|
FNMA, 5.00%, 7/1/20 | | 27,701 |
| 28,578 |
|
FNMA, 5.00%, 7/1/31 | | 500,971 |
| 547,248 |
|
FNMA, 4.50%, 10/1/33 | | 216,857 |
| 233,781 |
|
FNMA, 5.00%, 11/1/33 | | 482,845 |
| 532,257 |
|
FNMA, 6.00%, 12/1/33 | | 339,454 |
| 387,033 |
|
FNMA, 5.50%, 4/1/34 | | 369,590 |
| 414,598 |
|
FNMA, 5.50%, 4/1/34 | | 123,546 |
| 138,498 |
|
FNMA, 5.00%, 8/1/34 | | 60,832 |
| 66,887 |
|
FNMA, 5.50%, 8/1/34 | | 119,287 |
| 133,812 |
|
FNMA, 5.00%, 4/1/35 | | 295,858 |
| 326,119 |
|
FNMA, 5.00%, 8/1/35 | | 20,804 |
| 22,918 |
|
FNMA, 4.50%, 9/1/35 | | 22,793 |
| 24,567 |
|
FNMA, 5.50%, 7/1/36 | | 14,159 |
| 15,750 |
|
FNMA, 5.50%, 12/1/36 | | 32,706 |
| 36,485 |
|
FNMA, 6.00%, 7/1/37 | | 81,919 |
| 93,010 |
|
FNMA, 6.00%, 8/1/37 | | 44,690 |
| 50,613 |
|
|
| | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/ Shares | Value |
FNMA, 6.50%, 8/1/37 | | $ | 11,014 |
| $ | 12,321 |
|
FNMA, 6.00%, 9/1/37 | | 65,638 |
| 74,650 |
|
FNMA, 6.00%, 11/1/37 | | 71,685 |
| 81,346 |
|
FNMA, 5.00%, 3/1/38 | | 111,927 |
| 122,225 |
|
FNMA, 6.50%, 9/1/38 | | 136,956 |
| 154,800 |
|
FNMA, 5.50%, 1/1/39 | | 135,607 |
| 151,583 |
|
FNMA, 5.00%, 2/1/39 | | 279,102 |
| 309,408 |
|
FNMA, 4.50%, 4/1/39 | | 98,872 |
| 107,944 |
|
FNMA, 4.50%, 5/1/39 | | 247,985 |
| 270,732 |
|
FNMA, 6.50%, 5/1/39 | | 4,172 |
| 4,901 |
|
FNMA, 4.50%, 10/1/39 | | 413,265 |
| 451,197 |
|
FNMA, 4.00%, 10/1/40 | | 429,643 |
| 460,072 |
|
FNMA, 4.50%, 11/1/40 | | 351,408 |
| 382,631 |
|
FNMA, 4.00%, 8/1/41 | | 626,922 |
| 668,891 |
|
FNMA, 4.50%, 9/1/41 | | 351,699 |
| 380,166 |
|
FNMA, 3.50%, 5/1/42 | | 492,402 |
| 510,237 |
|
FNMA, 3.50%, 6/1/42 | | 592,843 |
| 614,892 |
|
FNMA, 3.50%, 9/1/42 | | 481,156 |
| 498,441 |
|
FNMA, 3.50%, 5/1/45 | | 1,267,203 |
| 1,311,082 |
|
FNMA, 3.50%, 5/1/46 | | 1,086,640 |
| 1,120,949 |
|
FNMA, 6.50%, 8/1/47 | | 1,347 |
| 1,453 |
|
FNMA, 6.50%, 9/1/47 | | 1,583 |
| 1,700 |
|
FNMA, 6.50%, 9/1/47 | | 116 |
| 125 |
|
FNMA, 6.50%, 9/1/47 | | 2,287 |
| 2,460 |
|
FNMA, 6.50%, 9/1/47 | | 610 |
| 655 |
|
GNMA, 2.50%, 10/23/17(5) | | 600,000 |
| 588,014 |
|
GNMA, 3.00%, 10/23/17(5) | | 650,000 |
| 658,887 |
|
GNMA, 4.00%, 10/23/17(5) | | 1,250,000 |
| 1,316,260 |
|
GNMA, 5.50%, 12/15/32 | | 136,340 |
| 153,900 |
|
GNMA, 6.00%, 9/20/38 | | 38,433 |
| 43,137 |
|
GNMA, 5.50%, 12/20/38 | | 94,967 |
| 104,622 |
|
GNMA, 4.50%, 6/15/39 | | 541,118 |
| 589,785 |
|
GNMA, 4.50%, 1/15/40 | | 254,077 |
| 272,849 |
|
GNMA, 4.50%, 4/15/40 | | 347,402 |
| 377,879 |
|
GNMA, 4.00%, 11/20/40 | | 742,434 |
| 786,101 |
|
GNMA, 3.50%, 6/20/42 | | 783,323 |
| 819,614 |
|
GNMA, 2.50%, 7/20/46 | | 601,778 |
| 590,438 |
|
| | | 26,967,421 |
|
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $28,906,930) | 29,092,643 |
|
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES — 14.2% | | | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.50%, 2/15/39 | | 400,000 |
| 451,516 |
|
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 4.375%, 11/15/39 | | 700,000 |
| 890,559 |
|
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 4.625%, 2/15/40 | | 300,000 |
| 394,746 |
|
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.125%, 11/15/41 | | 200,000 |
| 211,527 |
|
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.125%, 2/15/42 | | 300,000 |
| 317,186 |
|
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.00%, 5/15/42 | | 1,400,000 |
| 1,447,715 |
|
|
| | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/ Shares | Value |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.875%, 5/15/43 | | $ | 450,000 |
| $ | 453,419 |
|
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.125%, 8/15/44(6) | | 1,200,000 |
| 1,265,391 |
|
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.00%, 11/15/44 | | 1,450,000 |
| 1,493,528 |
|
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.50%, 2/15/45 | | 1,050,000 |
| 978,961 |
|
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.00%, 5/15/45 | | 1,300,000 |
| 1,338,035 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.75%, 10/31/17 | | 800,000 |
| 799,820 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.125%, 1/31/19 | | 2,000,000 |
| 1,992,500 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.625%, 7/31/19 | | 600,000 |
| 601,758 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.375%, 1/15/20 | | 2,400,000 |
| 2,391,656 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.375%, 3/31/20 | | 600,000 |
| 597,199 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.625%, 6/30/20 | | 500,000 |
| 500,391 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.50%, 8/15/20 | | 1,000,000 |
| 996,934 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.375%, 9/30/20 | | 1,000,000 |
| 992,519 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.00%, 11/30/20 | | 400,000 |
| 404,031 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.125%, 1/31/21 | | 1,600,000 |
| 1,622,156 |
|
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES (Cost $20,087,378) | | | 20,141,547 |
|
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS(3) ��� 10.3% | | |
Private Sponsor Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 6.3% | | |
Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-12, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.46%, 10/2/17(4) | | 105,027 |
| 105,313 |
|
Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-1, Class A1, VRN, 3.04%, 11/1/17, resets annually off the 1-year H15T1Y plus 2.25% | | 216,462 |
| 217,311 |
|
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2004-UST1, Class A4, VRN, 3.31%, 10/2/17(4) | | 56,524 |
| 55,108 |
|
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2005-4, Class A, VRN, 3.55%, 10/2/17(4) | | 231,064 |
| 229,660 |
|
Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Series 2004-4, Class A19, 5.25%, 5/25/34 | | 133,080 |
| 135,934 |
|
Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Series 2005-17, Class 1A11, 5.50%, 9/25/35 | | 1,900 |
| 1,850 |
|
Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-3, Class 1A1, VRN, 5.42%, 10/2/17(4) | | 177,284 |
| 170,091 |
|
Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-HL1, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 3.50%, 10/2/17(1)(4) | | 242,819 |
| 248,857 |
|
First Horizon Alternative Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2004-AA4, Class A1, VRN, 3.30%, 10/2/17(4) | | 98,825 |
| 98,923 |
|
First Horizon Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Series 2005-AR3, Class 4A1, VRN, 3.34%, 10/2/17(4) | | 108,591 |
| 107,595 |
|
First Horizon Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Series 2006-AR4, Class 1A2, VRN, 3.05%, 10/2/17(4) | | 151,071 |
| 135,457 |
|
Flagstar Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-1, Class 1A5 SEQ, VRN, 3.50%, 10/2/17(1)(4) | | 483,804 |
| 496,931 |
|
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-AR6, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.20%, 10/2/17(4) | | 182,694 |
| 186,730 |
|
JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-A4, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.66%, 10/2/17(4) | | 85,058 |
| 85,210 |
|
JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-A6, Class 7A1, VRN, 3.60%, 10/2/17(4) | | 334,908 |
| 325,816 |
|
JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-S2, Class 3A1, VRN, 7.15%, 10/2/17(4) | | 33,255 |
| 34,696 |
|
|
| | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/ Shares | Value |
MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust, Series 2004-13, Class 3A7, VRN, 3.44%, 10/2/17(4) | | $ | 105,816 |
| $ | 108,812 |
|
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Series 2005-3, Class 2A, VRN, 3.20%, 10/25/17(4) | | 175,800 |
| 174,143 |
|
Mill City Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2017-2, Class A1, VRN, 2.75%, 10/2/17(1)(4) | | 234,768 |
| 236,578 |
|
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2017-2A, Class A3, VRN, 4.00%, 10/2/17(1)(4) | | 219,146 |
| 230,538 |
|
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2017-5A, Class A1, VRN, 2.74%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.50%(1) | | 479,332 |
| 494,975 |
|
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2012-1, Class 1A1, VRN, 2.87%, 10/2/17(4) | | 30,429 |
| 30,676 |
|
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-5, Class A4 SEQ, VRN, 3.50%, 10/2/17(1)(4) | | 487,905 |
| 501,144 |
|
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-CH1, Class A1, VRN, 4.00%, 10/1/17(1)(4) | | 200,000 |
| 205,341 |
|
Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-8, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.33%, 10/2/17(4) | | 115,237 |
| 115,849 |
|
Thornburg Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2006-4, Class A2B, VRN, 3.16%, 10/25/17(4) | | 177,660 |
| 173,973 |
|
WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-AR7, Class A3, VRN, 3.20%, 10/2/17(4) | | 145,876 |
| 147,092 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-17, Class 2A1, 5.50%, 1/25/36 | | 147,182 |
| 147,082 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-18, Class 1A1, 5.50%, 1/25/36 | | 125,543 |
| 124,905 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-AR4, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.34%, 10/2/17(4) | | 67,676 |
| 68,270 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-10, Class A4 SEQ, 6.00%, 8/25/36 | | 210,744 |
| 210,975 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-6, Class 1A16 SEQ, 5.75%, 5/25/36 | | 119,755 |
| 120,303 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-7, Class 3A1 SEQ, 6.00%, 6/25/36 | | 580,697 |
| 573,471 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR10, Class 1A1, VRN, 3.30%, 10/2/17(4) | | 140,942 |
| 137,519 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR10, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.33%, 10/2/17(4) | | 139,868 |
| 139,095 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR10, Class 4A1, VRN, 3.16%, 10/2/17(4) | | 285,243 |
| 287,899 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR10, Class 5A6 SEQ, VRN, 3.39%, 10/2/17(4) | | 164,600 |
| 166,016 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR12, Class 1A1, VRN, 3.75%, 10/2/17(4) | | 192,701 |
| 192,994 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR15, Class A1, VRN, 3.58%, 10/2/17(4) | | 87,744 |
| 86,085 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR16, Class A1, VRN, 3.72%, 10/2/17(4) | | 188,069 |
| 184,250 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR19, Class A1, VRN, 3.11%, 10/2/17(4) | | 104,976 |
| 97,707 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR5, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.33%, 10/2/17(4) | | 209,394 |
| 199,252 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-10, Class 2A9, 6.00%, 7/25/37 | | 173,605 |
| 170,101 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-11, Class A3 SEQ, 6.00%, 8/25/37 | | 162,862 |
| 163,325 |
|
|
| | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/ Shares | Value |
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-11, Class A36, 6.00%, 8/25/37 | | $ | 178,450 |
| $ | 178,957 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-13, Class A1, 6.00%, 9/25/37 | | 204,189 |
| 206,188 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-14, Class 2A2, 5.50%, 10/25/22 | | 32,536 |
| 33,386 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-16, Class 1A1, 6.00%, 12/28/37 | | 60,239 |
| 63,103 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-2, Class 3A2, 5.25%, 3/25/37 | | 67,974 |
| 69,653 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-8, Class 1A5 SEQ, 6.00%, 7/25/37 | | 241,004 |
| 242,959 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-AR10, Class 1A1, VRN, 6.00%, 10/2/17(4) | | 96,665 |
| 93,278 |
|
| | | 9,011,376 |
|
U.S. Government Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 4.0% | |
FHLMC, Series 2015-HQ2, Class M3, VRN, 4.49%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 3.25% | | 175,000 |
| 191,674 |
|
FHLMC, Series 2017-DNA2, Class M1, VRN, 2.44%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.20% | | 176,012 |
| 178,070 |
|
FHLMC, Series 2017-HQA2, Class M1, VRN, 2.04%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.80% | | 294,498 |
| 295,205 |
|
FHLMC, Series 3397, Class GF, VRN, 1.73%, 10/16/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.50% | | 123,561 |
| 124,310 |
|
FNMA, Series 2006-43, Class FM, VRN, 1.54%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.30% | | 40,849 |
| 40,810 |
|
FNMA, Series 2007-36, Class FB, VRN, 1.64%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.40% | | 213,915 |
| 214,629 |
|
FNMA, Series 2014-C02, Class 1M2, VRN, 3.84%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 2.60% | | 350,000 |
| 364,985 |
|
FNMA, Series 2014-C02, Class 2M2, VRN, 3.84%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 2.60% | | 275,000 |
| 284,881 |
|
FNMA, Series 2016-C03, Class 2M2, VRN, 7.14%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 5.90% | | 200,000 |
| 229,336 |
|
FNMA, Series 2017-C01, Class 1M2, VRN, 4.79%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 3.55% | | 750,000 |
| 791,876 |
|
FNMA, Series 2017-C03, Class 1M1, VRN, 2.19%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.95% | | 1,579,243 |
| 1,587,213 |
|
FNMA, Series 2017-C03, Class 1M2, VRN, 4.24%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 3.00% | | 225,000 |
| 232,101 |
|
FNMA, Series 2017-C06, Class 1M1, VRN, 1.99%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.75% | | 740,897 |
| 742,071 |
|
FNMA, Series 2017-C06, Class 2M1, VRN, 1.99%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.75% | | 372,249 |
| 372,931 |
|
| | | 5,650,092 |
|
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS (Cost $14,472,717) | | | 14,661,468 |
|
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES(3) — 7.8% | | | |
Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC, Series 2013-1A, Class A SEQ, 1.92%, 9/20/19(1) | | 1,000,000 |
| 999,946 |
|
Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC, Series 2014-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.46%, 7/20/20(1) | | 500,000 |
| 501,731 |
|
Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC, Series 2015-2A, Class B, 3.42%, 12/20/21(1) | | 250,000 |
| 253,156 |
|
BRE Grand Islander Timeshare Issuer LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.94%, 5/25/29(1) | | 197,458 |
| 197,969 |
|
|
| | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/ Shares | Value |
Colony Starwood Homes, Series 2016-2A, Class A, VRN, 2.48%, 10/17/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.25%(1) | | $ | 548,742 |
| $ | 553,764 |
|
Enterprise Fleet Financing LLC, Series 2015-2, Class A2 SEQ, 1.59%, 2/22/21(1) | | 135,715 |
| 135,684 |
|
Enterprise Fleet Financing LLC, Series 2016-1, Class A2 SEQ, 1.83%, 9/20/21(1) | | 194,870 |
| 195,043 |
|
Enterprise Fleet Financing LLC, Series 2016-2, Class A2 SEQ, 1.74%, 2/22/22(1) | | 618,931 |
| 618,545 |
|
Enterprise Fleet Financing LLC, Series 2017-2, Class A2 SEQ, 1.97%, 1/20/23(1) | | 500,000 |
| 500,150 |
|
Hertz Fleet Lease Funding LP, Series 2016-1, Class A1, VRN, 2.33%, 10/10/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.10%(1) | | 239,993 |
| 240,799 |
|
Hertz Vehicle Financing LLC, Series 2013-1A, Class A2 SEQ, 1.83%, 8/25/19(1) | | 375,000 |
| 373,697 |
|
Hertz Vehicle Financing LLC, Series 2013-1A, Class B2, 2.48%, 8/25/19(1) | | 275,000 |
| 273,727 |
|
Hertz Vehicle Financing LLC, Series 2016-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.32%, 3/25/20(1) | | 300,000 |
| 299,744 |
|
Hilton Grand Vacations Trust, Series 2013-A, Class A SEQ, 2.28%, 1/25/26(1) | | 42,527 |
| 42,382 |
|
Hilton Grand Vacations Trust, Series 2014-AA, Class A SEQ, 1.77%, 11/25/26(1) | | 166,643 |
| 164,786 |
|
Hilton Grand Vacations Trust, Series 2017-AA, Class A SEQ, 2.66%, 12/26/28(1) | | 192,010 |
| 192,291 |
|
Hilton Grand Vacations Trust 2017-A, Series 2017-AA, Class B, VRN, 2.96%, 10/25/17(1)(4) | | 314,198 |
| 314,842 |
|
Honda Auto Receivables Owner Trust, Series 2017-1, Class A2 SEQ, 1.42%, 7/22/19 | | 278,281 |
| 278,193 |
|
Hyundai Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2017-A, Class A2A SEQ, 1.48%, 2/18/20 | | 350,000 |
| 350,285 |
|
Invitation Homes Trust, Series 2014-SFR3, Class A, VRN, 2.43%, 10/17/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.20%(1) | | 111,140 |
| 111,263 |
|
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2013-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.15%, 4/22/30(1) | | 125,200 |
| 124,538 |
|
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2015-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.52%, 12/20/32(1) | | 117,829 |
| 117,531 |
|
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2017-1A, Class B, 2.75%, 12/20/34(1) | | 1,486,675 |
| 1,484,376 |
|
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2016-SFR2, Class A, VRN, 2.63%, 10/17/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.40%(1) | | 225,000 |
| 228,462 |
|
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2017-SFR1, Class A, 2.77%, 8/17/34(1) | | 374,662 |
| 375,177 |
|
Sierra Receivables Funding Co. LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.91%, 3/20/34(1) | | 236,485 |
| 238,053 |
|
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2013-1A, Class A SEQ, 1.59%, 11/20/29(1) | | 161,437 |
| 161,316 |
|
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2013-2A, Class A SEQ, VRN, 2.28%, 10/20/17(1)(4) | | 84,769 |
| 84,803 |
|
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2014-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.07%, 3/20/30(1) | | 132,129 |
| 131,963 |
|
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2015-1A, Class A, 2.40%, 3/22/32(1) | | 252,612 |
| 252,556 |
|
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2016-1A, Class A SEQ, 3.08%, 3/21/33(1) | | 207,001 |
| 208,850 |
|
|
| | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/ Shares | Value |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2016-2A, Class A SEQ, 2.33%, 7/20/33(1) | | $ | 205,409 |
| $ | 205,119 |
|
US Airways Pass-Through Trust, Series 2013-1, Class A, 3.95%, 5/15/27 | | 80,555 |
| 84,285 |
|
VSE VOI Mortgage LLC, Series 2016-A, Class A SEQ, 2.54%, 7/20/33(1) | | 354,364 |
| 352,572 |
|
VSE VOI Mortgage LLC, Series 2017-A, Class B, 2.63%, 3/20/35(1) | | 425,000 |
| 423,071 |
|
TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $11,057,637) | | | 11,070,669 |
|
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES(3) — 6.8% | | |
Bank of America Merrill Lynch Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2015-200P, Class B, 3.49%, 4/14/33(1) | | 450,000 |
| 459,066 |
|
BB-UBS Trust, Series 2012-SHOW, Class A SEQ, 3.43%, 11/5/36(1) | | 400,000 |
| 410,096 |
|
Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2014-CR15, Class B, VRN, 4.86%, 10/2/17(4) | | 370,000 |
| 398,809 |
|
Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2014-LC17, Class B, VRN, 4.49%, 10/2/17(4) | | 400,000 |
| 424,100 |
|
Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2016-CR28, Class B, VRN, 4.80%, 10/2/17(4) | | 450,000 |
| 476,697 |
|
Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2014-UBS5, Class B, VRN, 4.51%, 10/2/17(4) | | 350,000 |
| 369,418 |
|
Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2015-CR22, Class B, VRN, 3.93%, 10/2/17(4) | | 400,000 |
| 406,621 |
|
Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-CD1, Class AM, 2.93%, 8/10/49 | | 150,000 |
| 146,044 |
|
Core Industrial Trust, Series 2015-CALW, Class B, 3.25%, 2/10/34(1) | | 350,000 |
| 357,159 |
|
Core Industrial Trust, Series 2015-CALW, Class C, 3.56%, 2/10/34(1) | | 310,000 |
| 317,120 |
|
Core Industrial Trust, Series 2015-TEXW, Class B, 3.33%, 2/10/34(1) | | 250,000 |
| 254,566 |
|
DBCG Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-BBG, Class A, VRN, 1.93%, 10/16/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.70%(1) | | 450,000 |
| 451,283 |
|
GS Mortgage Securities Corp. II, Series 2016-GS2, Class B, VRN, 3.76%, 10/2/17(4) | | 400,000 |
| 410,460 |
|
Hudson Yards Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-10HY, Class B, VRN, 3.08%, 10/2/17(1)(4) | | 525,000 |
| 513,342 |
|
Irvine Core Office Trust, Series 2013-IRV, Class A2 SEQ, VRN, 3.28%, 10/10/17(1)(4) | | 350,000 |
| 358,705 |
|
JPMBB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2014-C21, Class AS SEQ, 4.00%, 8/15/47 | | 360,000 |
| 375,562 |
|
JPMBB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2014-C21, Class B, VRN, 4.34%, 10/2/17(4) | | 320,000 |
| 328,888 |
|
JPMDB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2017-C5, Class A4, 3.41%, 3/15/50 | | 350,000 |
| 360,326 |
|
JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2013-C16, Class C, VRN, 4.97%, 10/1/17(4) | | 260,000 |
| 269,330 |
|
JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2016-JP2, Class AS SEQ, 3.06%, 8/15/49 | | 400,000 |
| 390,411 |
|
JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2016-JP2, Class B, 3.46%, 8/15/49 | | 779,000 |
| 765,029 |
|
Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, Series 2014-CPT, Class C, VRN, 3.56%, 10/2/17(1)(4) | | 325,000 |
| 331,336 |
|
|
| | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/ Shares | Value |
UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-C1, Class A3, 3.20%, 6/15/50 | | $ | 400,000 |
| $ | 403,520 |
|
Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-C38, Class A4, 3.19%, 7/15/50 | | 725,000 |
| 731,390 |
|
TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $9,714,265) | | 9,709,278 |
|
MUTUAL FUNDS(7) — 4.5% | | | |
Emerging Markets Debt Fund R6 Class (Cost $6,023,689) | | 608,133 |
| 6,354,990 |
|
SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES — 2.6% | | | |
Argentina — 0.1% | �� | | |
Argentine Republic Government International Bond, 6.625%, 7/6/28 | | $ | 200,000 |
| 211,500 |
|
Brazil — 0.3% | | | |
Brazilian Government International Bond, 4.875%, 1/22/21 | | 190,000 |
| 203,593 |
|
Brazilian Government International Bond, 5.625%, 1/7/41 | | 200,000 |
| 202,000 |
|
| | | 405,593 |
|
Chile — 0.1% | | | |
Chile Government International Bond, 3.625%, 10/30/42 | | 100,000 |
| 99,502 |
|
Colombia — 0.2% | | | |
Colombia Government International Bond, 4.375%, 7/12/21 | | 330,000 |
| 352,935 |
|
Dominican Republic — 0.2% | | | |
Dominican Republic International Bond, 5.95%, 1/25/27 | | 200,000 |
| 215,500 |
|
Greece — 0.2% | | | |
Hellenic Republic Government Bond, 4.375%, 8/1/22 | EUR | 300,000 |
| 351,317 |
|
Italy — 0.1% | | | |
Republic of Italy Government International Bond, 6.875%, 9/27/23 | | $ | 80,000 |
| 96,088 |
|
Mexico — 0.4% | | | |
Mexico Government International Bond, 4.125%, 1/21/26 | | 200,000 |
| 210,950 |
|
Mexico Government International Bond, 4.15%, 3/28/27 | | 400,000 |
| 420,920 |
|
| | | 631,870 |
|
Peru — 0.1% | | | |
Peruvian Government International Bond, 5.625%, 11/18/50 | | 90,000 |
| 113,850 |
|
Philippines — 0.2% | | | |
Philippine Government International Bond, 4.00%, 1/15/21 | | 100,000 |
| 106,310 |
|
Philippine Government International Bond, 6.375%, 10/23/34 | | 100,000 |
| 134,797 |
|
| | | 241,107 |
|
Poland — 0.1% | | | |
Republic of Poland Government International Bond, 5.125%, 4/21/21 | | 60,000 |
| 65,856 |
|
Republic of Poland Government International Bond, 3.00%, 3/17/23 | | 100,000 |
| 102,507 |
|
| | | 168,363 |
|
Saudi Arabia — 0.1% | | | |
Saudi Government International Bond, 2.375%, 10/26/21(1) | | 200,000 |
| 197,504 |
|
|
| | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/ Shares | Value |
South Africa — 0.1% | | | |
Republic of South Africa Government International Bond, 4.67%, 1/17/24 | | $ | 100,000 |
| $ | 102,511 |
|
Turkey — 0.3% | | | |
Turkey Government International Bond, 3.25%, 3/23/23 | | 200,000 |
| 190,627 |
|
Turkey Government International Bond, 4.25%, 4/14/26 | | 200,000 |
| 192,506 |
|
| | | 383,133 |
|
Uruguay — 0.1% | | | |
Uruguay Government International Bond, 4.125%, 11/20/45 | | 80,000 |
| 77,880 |
|
TOTAL SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES (Cost $3,523,294) | | | 3,648,653 |
|
MUNICIPAL SECURITIES — 1.6% | | | |
Bay Area Toll Authority Rev., 6.92%, 4/1/40 | | 180,000 |
| 256,140 |
|
Chicago GO, 7.05%, 1/1/29 | | 50,000 |
| 55,339 |
|
City Public Service Board of San Antonio Rev., 5.99%, 2/1/39 | | 50,000 |
| 66,908 |
|
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Rev., 6.69%, 11/15/40 | | 80,000 |
| 110,753 |
|
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Rev., 6.81%, 11/15/40 | | 50,000 |
| 70,290 |
|
Missouri Highway & Transportation Commission Rev., 5.45%, 5/1/33 | | 50,000 |
| 59,644 |
|
New Jersey Turnpike Authority Rev., 7.10%, 1/1/41 | | 40,000 |
| 58,562 |
|
Ohio Water Development Authority Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Rev., 4.88%, 12/1/34 | | 80,000 |
| 92,834 |
|
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Rev., 5.56%, 12/1/49 | | 65,000 |
| 84,529 |
|
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Rev., 4.93%, 10/1/51 | | 75,000 |
| 90,277 |
|
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey Rev., 5.67%, 5/1/40 | | 175,000 |
| 210,726 |
|
Sacramento Municipal Utility District Electric Rev., 6.16%, 5/15/36 | | 150,000 |
| 191,910 |
|
Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement & Power District Rev., 4.84%, 1/1/41 | | 85,000 |
| 101,531 |
|
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Water Rev., 6.00%, 11/1/40 | | 50,000 |
| 63,841 |
|
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Water Rev., 6.95%, 11/1/50 | | 35,000 |
| 51,845 |
|
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Rev., 5.88%, 4/1/32 | | 100,000 |
| 122,858 |
|
State of California GO, 6.65%, 3/1/22 | | 40,000 |
| 46,426 |
|
State of California GO, 7.55%, 4/1/39 | | 130,000 |
| 200,425 |
|
State of California GO, 7.30%, 10/1/39 | | 10,000 |
| 14,696 |
|
State of California GO, (Building Bonds), 7.60%, 11/1/40 | | 25,000 |
| 39,150 |
|
State of Illinois GO, 5.88%, 3/1/19 | | 55,000 |
| 57,143 |
|
State of Illinois GO, 5.10%, 6/1/33 | | 40,000 |
| 40,529 |
|
State of Kansas Department of Transportation Rev., 4.60%, 9/1/35 | | 45,000 |
| 51,467 |
|
State of Oregon Department of Transportation Rev., Series 2010 A, (Building Bonds), 5.83%, 11/15/34 | | 40,000 |
| 51,314 |
|
State of Washington GO, 5.14%, 8/1/40 | | 90,000 |
| 111,186 |
|
TOTAL MUNICIPAL SECURITIES (Cost $1,831,544) | | | 2,300,323 |
|
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY SECURITIES — 1.0% | | | |
FNMA, 2.125%, 4/24/26 | | 150,000 |
| 146,554 |
|
|
| | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/ Shares | Value |
FNMA, 6.625%, 11/15/30 | | $ | 900,000 |
| $ | 1,274,699 |
|
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY SECURITIES (Cost $1,296,289) | | | 1,421,253 |
|
TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS — 3.0% | | | |
Repurchase Agreement, BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 0.125% - 3.875%, 6/30/18 - 11/15/46, valued at $1,899,768), in a joint trading account at 0.95%, dated 9/29/17, due 10/2/17 (Delivery value $1,862,964) | | | 1,862,817 |
|
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class | | 2,386,334 |
| 2,386,334 |
|
TOTAL TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS (Cost $4,249,151) | | | 4,249,151 |
|
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 108.8% (Cost $151,462,821) | | | 154,474,701 |
|
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES(8) — (8.8)% | | | (12,453,157 | ) |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | | $ | 142,021,544 |
|
FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS |
| | | | | | | | |
Currency Purchased | Currency Sold | Counterparty | Settlement Date | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
ARS | 2,402,996 | USD | 134,471 | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/17 | $ | (1,334 | ) |
USD | 416,924 | BRL | 1,321,941 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/17 | 3,861 |
|
USD | 285,628 | CHF | 272,755 | UBS AG | 12/20/17 | 2,468 |
|
USD | 428,395 | CHF | 409,132 | UBS AG | 12/20/17 | 3,655 |
|
CLP | 430,457,375 | USD | 698,284 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/17 | (26,919 | ) |
USD | 696,533 | CLP | 430,457,375 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/17 | 25,167 |
|
USD | 280,958 | CLP | 176,258,832 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/17 | 6,054 |
|
COP | 1,228,903,591 | USD | 419,901 | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/17 | (5,051 | ) |
USD | 131,368 | EUR | 108,873 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/17 | 2,131 |
|
USD | 345,059 | EUR | 292,101 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/17 | (1,678 | ) |
GBP | 19,406 | USD | 26,312 | Credit Suisse AG | 12/20/17 | (246 | ) |
GBP | 211,101 | USD | 287,729 | UBS AG | 12/20/17 | (4,175 | ) |
USD | 28,339 | GBP | 20,890 | Credit Suisse AG | 12/20/17 | 279 |
|
USD | 420,068 | INR | 27,195,220 | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/17 | 7,699 |
|
JPY | 46,892,261 | USD | 424,918 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/17 | (6,604 | ) |
JPY | 46,892,261 | USD | 424,765 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/17 | (6,450 | ) |
JPY | 1,704,329 | USD | 15,179 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/17 | 24 |
|
USD | 424,296 | KRW | 480,634,543 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/21/17 | 4,250 |
|
MYR | 8,801,536 | USD | 2,100,104 | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/17 | (18,165 | ) |
MYR | 111,009 | USD | 26,399 | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/17 | (141 | ) |
MYR | 88,228 | USD | 20,892 | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/17 | (23 | ) |
NOK | 2,232,027 | USD | 285,183 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/17 | (4,439 | ) |
USD | 285,128 | NZD | 392,095 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/17 | 2,347 |
|
PEN | 1,373,499 | USD | 421,901 | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/17 | (2,637 | ) |
PHP | 105,252,780 | USD | 2,054,916 | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/17 | 2,249 |
|
PHP | 2,810,235 | USD | 54,727 | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/17 | 199 |
|
RUB | 16,271,515 | USD | 278,288 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/17 | 235 |
|
USD | 428,433 | SEK | 3,394,188 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/17 | 9,793 |
|
THB | 639,600 | USD | 19,329 | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/17 | (135 | ) |
USD | 4,262,857 | THB | 140,993,980 | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/17 | 31,599 |
|
USD | 51,373 | THB | 1,711,703 | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/17 | 5 |
|
TRY | 485,889 | USD | 137,607 | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/17 | (4,298 | ) |
|
| | | | | | | | |
Currency Purchased | Currency Sold | Counterparty | Settlement Date | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
TRY | 2,377,776 | USD | 677,005 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/17 | $ | (24,636 | ) |
USD | 676,928 | TRY | 2,377,776 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/17 | 24,559 |
|
| | | | | | $ | 19,643 |
|
|
| | | | | | | | | | | |
FUTURES CONTRACTS PURCHASED |
Reference Entity | Contracts | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Underlying Contract Value | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
U.S. Treasury 2-Year Notes | 52 | December 2017 | $ | 10,400,000 |
| $ | 11,216,563 |
| $ | (29,429 | ) |
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Notes | 18 | December 2017 | $ | 1,800,000 |
| 2,115,000 |
| (14,619 | ) |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Notes | 38 | December 2017 | $ | 3,800,000 |
| 4,761,875 |
| (67,476 | ) |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Ultra Notes | 18 | December 2017 | $ | 1,800,000 |
| 2,417,906 |
| (43,353 | ) |
U.S. Treasury Long Bonds | 1 | December 2017 | $ | 100,000 |
| 152,812 |
| (3,627 | ) |
| | | | $ | 20,664,156 |
| $ | (158,504 | ) |
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FUTURES CONTRACTS SOLD |
Reference Entity | Contracts | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Underlying Contract Value | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
Euro-Bobl 5-Year Bonds | 33 | December 2017 | EUR | 3,300,000 |
| $ | 5,116,376 |
| $ | 13,430 |
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Euro-Bund 10-Year Bonds | 15 | December 2017 | EUR | 1,500,000 |
| 2,854,467 |
| 14,157 |
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U.K. Gilt 10-Year Bonds | 20 | December 2017 | GBP | 2,000,000 |
| 3,319,982 |
| 90,553 |
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| | | | | $ | 11,290,825 |
| $ | 118,140 |
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INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENTS | |
Counterparty | Floating Rate Index | Pay/Receive Floating Rate Index | Fixed Rate | Termination Date | Notional Amount | Value* |
Barclays Bank plc | BZDIOVRA | Receive | 8.03% | 1/2/19 | BRL | 17,114,000 |
| $ | (46,236 | ) |
Barclays Bank plc | BZDIOVRA | Pay | 9.82% | 1/2/23 | BRL | 4,425,000 |
| 43,163 |
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Morgan Stanley | BZDIOVRA | Receive | 8.71% | 1/2/19 | BRL | 25,694,000 |
| (134,624 | ) |
Morgan Stanley | BZDIOVRA | Pay | 10.24% | 1/2/23 | BRL | 7,050,000 |
| 123,233 |
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Morgan Stanley | BZDIOVRA | Receive | 7.51% | 1/2/19 | BRL | 40,932,000 |
| (36,374 | ) |
Morgan Stanley | BZDIOVRA | Receive | 8.02% | 1/2/19 | BRL | 23,941,193 |
| (62,817 | ) |
Morgan Stanley | BZDIOVRA | Pay | 9.78% | 1/2/23 | BRL | 6,248,108 |
| 56,710 |
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| | | | | | | $ | (56,945 | ) |
*Amount represents value and unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
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CENTRALLY CLEARED CREDIT DEFAULT SWAP AGREEMENTS | |
Reference Entity | Type* | Fixed Rate Received (Paid) | Termination Date | Notional Amount | Premiums Paid (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Value** |
Markit CDX North America High Yield Index Series 27 | Sell | 5.00% | 12/20/21 | $ | 1,831,500 |
| $ | 90,429 |
| $ | 56,036 |
| $ | 146,465 |
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Markit CDX North America High Yield Index Series 28 | Sell | 5.00% | 6/20/22 | $ | 5,230,000 |
| 355,096 |
| 54,224 |
| 409,320 |
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Markit CDX North America Investment Grade Index Series 29 | Sell | 1.00% | 12/20/22 | $ | 1,500,000 |
| 30,084 |
| 2,892 |
| 32,976 |
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| | | | | $ | 475,609 |
| $ | 113,152 |
| $ | 588,761 |
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*The maximum potential amount the fund could be required to deliver as a seller of credit protection if a credit event occurs as defined under the terms of the agreement is the notional amount. The maximum potential amount may be partially offset by any recovery values of the reference entities and upfront payments received upon entering into the agreement.
**The value for credit default swap agreements serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood of an expected liability or profit at the period end. Increasing values in absolute terms when compared to the notional amount of the credit default swap agreement represent a deterioration of the referenced entity's credit soundness and an increased likelihood or risk of a credit event occurring as defined in the agreement.
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CENTRALLY CLEARED TOTAL RETURN SWAP AGREEMENTS | |
Floating Rate Index | Pay/Receive Floating Rate Index | Fixed Rate | Termination Date | Notional Amount | Premiums Paid (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Value |
Bank of America N.A. | Receive | 2.07% | 8/29/27 | $ | 1,500,000 |
| $ | (511 | ) | $ | 10,267 |
| $ | 9,756 |
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TOTAL RETURN SWAP AGREEMENTS |
Counterparty | Floating Rate Index | Pay/Receive Floating Rate Index | Fixed Rate | Termination Date | Notional Amount | Value* |
Bank of America N.A. | CPURNSA | Receive | 2.26% | 11/15/26 | $ | 1,300,000 |
| $ | (21,912 | ) |
Bank of America N.A. | CPURNSA | Receive | 2.29% | 11/16/26 | $ | 1,300,000 |
| (25,345 | ) |
Bank of America N.A. | CPURNSA | Receive | 2.28% | 11/21/26 | $ | 1,300,000 |
| (24,015 | ) |
| | | | | | $ | (71,272 | ) |
*Amount represents value and unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
ARS | - | Argentine Peso |
BRL | - | Brazilian Real |
BZDIOVRA | - | Brazil Interbank Deposit Rate |
CDX | - | Credit Derivatives Indexes |
CHF | - | Swiss Franc |
CLP | - | Chilean Peso |
COP | - | Colombian Peso |
CPURNSA | - | U.S. Consumer Price Index Urban Consumers Not Seasonally Adjusted Index |
EUR | - | Euro |
FHLMC | - | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation |
FNMA | - | Federal National Mortgage Association |
GBP | - | British Pound |
GNMA | - | Government National Mortgage Association |
GO | - | General Obligation |
H15T1Y | - | Constant Maturity U.S. Treasury Note Yield Curve Rate Index |
INR | - | Indian Rupee |
JPY | - | Japanese Yen |
KRW | - | South Korean Won |
LIBOR | - | London Interbank Offered Rate |
MTN | - | Medium Term Note |
MYR | - | Malaysian Ringgit |
NOK | - | Norwegian Krone |
NZD | - | New Zealand Dollar |
PEN | - | Peruvian Sol |
PHP | - | Philippine Peso |
resets | - | The frequency with which a security’s coupon changes, based on current market conditions or an underlying index. |
RUB | - | Russian Ruble |
SEK | - | Swedish Krona |
SEQ | - | Sequential Payer |
THB | - | Thai Baht |
TRY | - | Turkish Lira |
USD | - | United States Dollar |
VRN | - | Variable Rate Note. Interest reset date is indicated. Rate shown is effective at the period end. |
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(1) | Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be sold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional investors. The aggregate value of these securities at the period end was $23,969,537, which represented 16.9% of total net assets. |
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(2) | When-issued security. The issue price and yield are fixed on the date of the commitment, but payment and delivery are scheduled for a future date. |
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(3) | Final maturity date indicated, unless otherwise noted. |
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(4) | The interest rate resets periodically based on the weighted average coupons of the underlying mortgage-related or asset-backed obligations. |
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(5) | Forward commitment. Settlement date is indicated. |
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(6) | Security, or a portion thereof, has been pledged at the custodian bank or with a broker for margin requirements on forward commitments, forward foreign currency exchange contracts, futures contracts, and/or swap agreements. At the period end, the aggregate value of securities pledged was $749,767. |
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(7) | Investments are funds within the American Century Investments family of funds and are considered affiliated funds. |
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(8) | Amount relates primarily to payable for investments purchased, but not settled, at period end. |
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(9) | Coupon rate adjusts periodically based upon a predetermined schedule. Interest reset date is indicated. Rate shown is effective at the period end. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED) | |
Assets | |
Investment securities - unaffiliated, at value (cost of $145,439,132) | $ | 148,119,711 |
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Investment securities - affiliated, at value (cost of $6,023,689) | 6,354,990 |
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Total investment securities, at value (cost of $151,462,821) | 154,474,701 |
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Cash | 5,119 |
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Foreign currency holdings, at value (cost of $6,640) | 6,654 |
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Receivable for investments sold | 193,903 |
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Receivable for capital shares sold | 38,875 |
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Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements | 17,496 |
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Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 126,574 |
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Swap agreements, at value | 223,106 |
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Interest and distributions receivable | 937,035 |
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| 156,023,463 |
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Liabilities | |
Payable for investments purchased | 13,308,645 |
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Payable for capital shares redeemed | 120,763 |
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Payable for variation margin on futures contracts | 33,131 |
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Payable for variation margin on swap agreements | 2,946 |
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Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 106,931 |
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Swap agreements, at value | 351,323 |
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Accrued management fees | 69,981 |
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Distribution and service fees payable | 8,199 |
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| 14,001,919 |
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Net Assets | $ | 142,021,544 |
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Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital paid in | $ | 141,533,958 |
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Undistributed net investment income | 589,178 |
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Accumulated net realized loss | (3,088,366 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation | 2,986,774 |
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| $ | 142,021,544 |
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| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share |
Investor Class |
| $114,522,740 |
| 10,547,465 | $10.86 |
I Class |
| $1,783,614 |
| 164,277 | $10.86 |
A Class |
| $14,959,024 |
| 1,377,574 | $10.86* |
C Class |
| $5,713,851 |
| 526,300 | $10.86 |
R Class |
| $1,047,545 |
| 96,497 | $10.86 |
R5 Class |
| $3,994,770 |
| 368,087 | $10.85 |
*Maximum offering price $11.37 (net asset value divided by 0.955).
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED) | |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Interest | $ | 2,021,398 |
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Income distributions from affiliated funds | 112,150 |
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| 2,133,548 |
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Expenses: | |
Management fees | 417,223 |
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Distribution and service fees: | |
A Class | 20,426 |
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C Class | 31,112 |
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R Class | 3,466 |
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Trustees' fees and expenses | 4,356 |
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Other expenses | 2,409 |
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| 478,992 |
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Fees waived(1) | (22,258 | ) |
| 456,734 |
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Net investment income (loss) | 1,676,814 |
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Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investment transactions | 452,845 |
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Forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | (39,150 | ) |
Futures contract transactions | 113,846 |
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Swap agreement transactions | 58,927 |
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Foreign currency translation transactions | (1,801 | ) |
| 584,667 |
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Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments (including $102,124 from affiliated funds) | 1,433,119 |
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Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 27,742 |
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Futures contracts | (59,302 | ) |
Swap agreements | (73,448 | ) |
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | 749 |
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| 1,328,860 |
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Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1,913,527 |
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | 3,590,341 |
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(1) | Amount consists of $17,498, $148, $2,794, $1,059, $236 and $523 for Investor Class, I Class, A Class, C Class, R Class and R5 Class, respectively. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
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SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2017 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | September 30, 2017 | March 31, 2017 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 1,676,814 |
| $ | 3,145,385 |
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Net realized gain (loss) | 584,667 |
| (353,923 | ) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 1,328,860 |
| (746,644 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 3,590,341 |
| 2,044,818 |
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Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From net investment income: | | |
Investor Class | (1,508,243 | ) | (2,519,057 | ) |
I Class | (13,287 | ) | — |
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A Class | (220,942 | ) | (707,385 | ) |
C Class | (60,116 | ) | (137,921 | ) |
R Class | (16,846 | ) | (43,585 | ) |
R5 Class | (48,151 | ) | (63,860 | ) |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (1,867,585 | ) | (3,471,808 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5) | 16,646,249 |
| (5,643,613 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | 18,369,005 |
| (7,070,603 | ) |
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Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 123,652,539 |
| 130,723,142 |
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End of period | $ | 142,021,544 |
| $ | 123,652,539 |
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Undistributed net investment income | $ | 589,178 |
| $ | 779,949 |
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
1. Organization
American Century Investment Trust (the trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company and is organized as a Massachusetts business trust. Core Plus Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series issued by the trust. The fund’s investment objective is to seek to maximize total return. As a secondary objective, the fund seeks a high level of income.
The fund offers the Investor Class, I Class, A Class, C Class, R Class and R5 Class (formerly Institutional Class). The A Class may incur an initial sales charge. The A Class and C Class may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge. Sale of the I Class commenced on April 10, 2017.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the fund in preparation of its financial statements. The fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This may require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management evaluated the impact of events or transactions occurring through the date the financial statements were issued that would merit recognition or disclosure.
Investment Valuations — The fund determines the fair value of its investments and computes its net asset value per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. The Board of Trustees has adopted valuation policies and procedures to guide the investment advisor in the fund’s investment valuation process and to provide methodologies for the oversight of the fund’s pricing function.
Fixed income securities are valued at the evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices as provided by investment dealers. Corporate bonds, U.S. Treasury and Government Agency securities, convertible bonds, municipal securities, and sovereign governments and agencies are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security specific information. Mortgage-related and asset-backed securities are valued based on models that consider trade data, prepayment and default projections, benchmark yield and spread data and estimated cash flows of each tranche of the issuer. Commercial paper is valued using a curve-based approach that considers money market rates for specific instruments, programs, currencies and maturity points from a variety of active market makers. Fixed income securities initially expressed in local currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.
Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported net asset value per share. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value. Exchange-traded futures contracts are valued at the settlement price as provided by the appropriate clearing corporation. Swap agreements are valued at an evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or independent brokers. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the mean of the appropriate forward exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service. Investments initially expressed in local currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.
If the fund determines that the market price for an investment is not readily available or the valuation methods mentioned above do not reflect an investment’s fair value, such investment is valued as determined in good faith by the Board of Trustees or its delegate, in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. In its determination of fair value, the fund may review several factors including, but not limited to, market information regarding the specific investment or comparable investments and correlation with other investment types, futures indices or general market indicators. Circumstances that may cause the fund to use these procedures to value an investment include, but are not limited to: an investment has been declared in default or is distressed; trading in a security has been suspended during the trading day or a
security is not actively trading on its principal exchange; prices received from a regular pricing source are deemed unreliable; or there is a foreign market holiday and no trading occurred.
The fund monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s net asset value per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; governmental action and political unrest that could impact a specific investment or an investment sector; or armed conflicts, natural disasters and similar events that could affect investments in a specific country or region.
Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Net realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is also used for federal income tax purposes.
Investment Income — Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes paydown gain (loss) and accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Inflation adjustments related to inflation-linked debt securities are reflected as interest income. Income and capital gain distributions, if any, from the affiliated funds are recorded as of the ex-dividend date. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or long-term capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The fund may estimate the components of distributions received that may be considered nontaxable distributions or long-term capital gain distributions for income tax purposes.
Foreign Currency Translations — All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at prevailing exchange rates at period end. The fund may enter into spot foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income, spot foreign currency exchange contracts, and expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Net realized and unrealized foreign currency exchange gains or losses related to investment securities are a component of net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, respectively.
Repurchase Agreements — The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor) has determined are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of Trustees. The fund requires that the collateral, represented by securities, received in a repurchase transaction be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the fund to obtain those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities transferred to ensure the value, including accrued interest, of the securities under each repurchase agreement is equal to or greater than amounts owed to the fund under each repurchase agreement.
Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with certain other funds in the American Century Investments family of funds, may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account. These balances are invested in one or more repurchase agreements that are collateralized by U.S. Treasury or Agency obligations.
Forward Commitments — The fund may engage in securities transactions on a forward commitment basis. In these transactions, the securities’ prices and yields are fixed on the date of the commitment. The fund may sell a to-be-announced (TBA) security and at the same time make a commitment to purchase the same security at a future date at a specified price. Conversely, the fund may purchase a TBA security and at the same time make a commitment to sell the same security at a future date at a specified price. These types of transactions are known as “TBA roll” transactions and are accounted for as purchases and sales. The fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet the purchase price.
Segregated Assets — In accordance with the 1940 Act, the fund segregates assets on its books and records to cover certain types of investments, including, but not limited to, futures contracts, forward commitments, when-issued securities, swap agreements and certain forward foreign currency exchange contracts. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities segregated to ensure the fund designates a sufficient amount of liquid assets, marked-to-market daily. The fund may also receive assets or be required to pledge assets at the custodian bank or with a broker for margin requirements on futures contracts, forward commitments, swap agreements and certain forward foreign currency exchange contracts.
Income Tax Status — It is the fund’s policy to distribute substantially all net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders and to otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes. The fund files U.S.
federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns as applicable. The fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authority until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years from the date of filing but can be longer in certain jurisdictions. At this time, management believes there are no uncertain tax positions which, based on their technical merit, would not be sustained upon examination and for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Multiple Class — All shares of the fund represent an equal pro rata interest in the net assets of the class to which such shares belong, and have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except for class specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes. Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the fund are allocated to each class of shares based on their relative net assets.
Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. Distributions from net realized gains, if any, are generally declared and paid annually.
Indemnifications — Under the trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. In addition, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered by management to be remote.
3. Fees and Transactions with Related Parties
Certain officers and trustees of the trust are also officers and/or directors of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC). The trust's investment advisor, ACIM, the trust's distributor, American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS), and the trust's transfer agent, American Century Services, LLC, are wholly owned, directly or indirectly, by ACC.
Management Fees — The trust has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per class. The agreement provides that all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except distribution and service fees, brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent trustees (including legal counsel fees), and extraordinary expenses, will be paid by ACIM. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class's daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The difference in the fee among the classes is a result of their separate arrangements for non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder services. It is not the result of any difference in advisory or custodial fees or other expenses related to the management of the fund’s assets, which do not vary by class. The fee consists of (1) an Investment Category Fee based on the daily net assets of the fund and certain other accounts managed by the investment advisor that are in the same broad investment category as the fund and (2) a Complex Fee based on the assets of all the funds in the American Century Investments family of funds. The investment advisor will waive the portion of the fund’s management fee equal to the expenses attributable to the management fees of the American Century Investments funds in which the fund invests. The amount of this waiver will fluctuate depending on the fund’s daily allocations to other American Century Investments funds. This waiver is expected to remain in effect permanently and it cannot be terminated without the approval of the Board of Trustees.
The Investment Category Fee range, the Complex Fee range and the effective annual management fee before and after waiver for each class for the period ended September 30, 2017 are as follows:
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| | | Effective Annual Management Fee |
| Investment Category Fee Range | Complex Fee Range | Before Waiver | After Waiver |
Investor Class | 0.3425% to 0.4600% | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.64% | 0.61% |
I Class | 0.1500% to 0.2100% | 0.54% | 0.51% |
A Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.64% | 0.61% |
C Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.64% | 0.61% |
R Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.64% | 0.61% |
R5 Class | 0.0500% to 0.1100% | 0.44% | 0.41% |
Distribution and Service Fees — The Board of Trustees has adopted a separate Master Distribution and Individual Shareholder Services Plan for each of the A Class, C Class and R Class (collectively the plans), pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act. The plans provide that the A Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.25%. The plans provide that the C Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 1.00%, of which 0.25% is paid for individual shareholder services and 0.75% is paid for distribution services. The plans provide that the R Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.50%. The fees are computed and accrued daily based on each class’s daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The fees are used to pay financial intermediaries for distribution and individual shareholder services. Fees incurred under the plans during the period ended September 30, 2017 are detailed in the Statement of Operations.
Trustees’ Fees and Expenses — The Board of Trustees is responsible for overseeing the investment advisor’s management and operations of the fund. The trustees receive detailed information about the fund and its investment advisor regularly throughout the year, and meet at least quarterly with management of the investment advisor to review reports about fund operations. The fund’s officers do not receive compensation from the fund.
Interfund Transactions — The fund may enter into security transactions with other American Century Investments funds and other client accounts of the investment advisor, in accordance with the 1940 Act rules and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. The rules and procedures require, among other things, that these transactions be effected at the independent current market price of the security. During the period, the interfund purchases were $702,473 and there were no interfund sales.
4. Investment Transactions
Purchases of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended September 30, 2017 totaled $110,932,312, of which $87,406,543 represented U.S. Treasury and Government Agency obligations.
Sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended September 30, 2017 totaled $93,255,309, of which $78,702,703 represented U.S. Treasury and Government Agency obligations.
5. Capital Share Transactions
Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows (unlimited number of shares authorized):
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| Six months ended September 30, 2017(1) | Year ended March 31, 2017 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class | | | | |
Sold | 3,735,730 |
| $ | 40,384,215 |
| 2,643,737 |
| $ | 28,768,870 |
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Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 132,185 |
| 1,434,117 |
| 220,965 |
| 2,397,649 |
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Redeemed | (1,181,401 | ) | (12,808,515 | ) | (3,323,845 | ) | (35,984,658 | ) |
| 2,686,514 |
| 29,009,817 |
| (459,143 | ) | (4,818,139 | ) |
I Class | | | N/A |
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Sold | 175,454 |
| 1,905,676 |
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Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 1,081 |
| 11,743 |
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Redeemed | (12,258 | ) | (133,254 | ) | | |
| 164,277 |
| 1,784,165 |
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A Class | | | | |
Sold | 529,370 |
| 5,760,302 |
| 842,419 |
| 9,155,268 |
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Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 19,565 |
| 212,054 |
| 64,360 |
| 698,334 |
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Redeemed | (1,738,383 | ) | (18,745,155 | ) | (947,789 | ) | (10,268,948 | ) |
| (1,189,448 | ) | (12,772,799 | ) | (41,010 | ) | (415,346 | ) |
C Class | | | | |
Sold | 15,004 |
| 162,582 |
| 55,039 |
| 596,531 |
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Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 4,969 |
| 53,878 |
| 11,189 |
| 121,374 |
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Redeemed | (143,218 | ) | (1,549,575 | ) | (213,381 | ) | (2,316,602 | ) |
| (123,245 | ) | (1,333,115 | ) | (147,153 | ) | (1,598,697 | ) |
R Class | | | | |
Sold | 11,279 |
| 122,301 |
| 46,015 |
| 498,551 |
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Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 1,513 |
| 16,402 |
| 3,902 |
| 42,403 |
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Redeemed | (53,743 | ) | (586,349 | ) | (157,401 | ) | (1,737,686 | ) |
| (40,951 | ) | (447,646 | ) | (107,484 | ) | (1,196,732 | ) |
R5 Class | | | | |
Sold | 239,994 |
| 2,596,950 |
| 295,721 |
| 3,230,232 |
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Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 4,419 |
| 47,883 |
| 5,970 |
| 63,860 |
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Redeemed | (206,545 | ) | (2,239,006 | ) | (84,611 | ) | (908,791 | ) |
| 37,868 |
| 405,827 |
| 217,080 |
| 2,385,301 |
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Net increase (decrease) | 1,535,015 |
| $ | 16,646,249 |
| (537,710 | ) | $ | (5,643,613 | ) |
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(1) | April 10, 2017 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2017 for the I Class. |
6. Fair Value Measurements
The fund’s investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels.
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• | Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments. |
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• | Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars. |
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• | Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions). |
The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments. There were no significant transfers between levels during the period.
The following is a summary of the level classifications as of period end. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund’s portfolio holdings.
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| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Assets | | | |
Investment Securities | | | |
Corporate Bonds | — |
| $ | 51,824,726 |
| — |
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U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | — |
| 29,092,643 |
| — |
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U.S. Treasury Securities | — |
| 20,141,547 |
| — |
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Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | — |
| 14,661,468 |
| — |
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Asset-Backed Securities | — |
| 11,070,669 |
| — |
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Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | — |
| 9,709,278 |
| — |
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Mutual Funds | $ | 6,354,990 |
| — |
| — |
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Sovereign Governments and Agencies | — |
| 3,648,653 |
| — |
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Municipal Securities | — |
| 2,300,323 |
| — |
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U.S. Government Agency Securities | — |
| 1,421,253 |
| — |
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Temporary Cash Investments | 2,386,334 |
| 1,862,817 |
| — |
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| $ | 8,741,324 |
| $ | 145,733,377 |
| — |
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Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Futures Contracts | — |
| $ | 118,140 |
| — |
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Swap Agreements | — |
| 821,623 |
| — |
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Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — |
| 126,574 |
| — |
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| — |
| $ | 1,066,337 |
| — |
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Liabilities | | | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Futures Contracts | $ | 158,504 |
| — |
| — |
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Swap Agreements | — |
| $ | 351,323 |
| — |
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Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — |
| 106,931 |
| — |
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| $ | 158,504 |
| $ | 458,254 |
| — |
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7. Affiliated Fund Transactions
A summary of transactions for each affiliated fund for the period ended September 30, 2017 follows (amounts in thousands):
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Affiliated Fund(1) | Beginning Value | Purchase Cost | Sales Cost | Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Ending Value | Ending Shares | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | Distributions Received(2) |
Emerging Markets Debt Fund R6 Class | $ | 6,141 |
| $ | 112 |
| — |
| $ | 102 |
| $ | 6,355 |
| 608 |
| — |
| $ | 112 |
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(1) | Investments are funds within the American Century Investments family of funds and are considered affiliated funds. The fund does not invest in an affiliated fund for the purpose of exercising management or control; however, investments by the fund within its investment strategy may represent a significant portion of an affiliated fund's net assets. Additional information and attributes of each affiliated fund are available at americancentury.com. |
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(2) | Distributions received includes distributions from net investment income and from capital gains, if any. |
8. Derivative Instruments
Credit Risk — The fund is subject to credit risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of a bond generally declines as the credit quality of its issuer declines. Credit default swap agreements enable a fund to buy/sell protection against a credit event of a specific issuer or index. A fund may attempt to enhance returns by selling protection or attempt to mitigate credit risk by buying protection. The
buyer/seller of credit protection against a security or basket of securities may pay/receive an up-front or periodic payment to compensate for/against potential default events. Changes in value, including the periodic amounts of interest to be paid or received on swap agreements, are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements. Upon entering into a centrally cleared swap, a fund is required to deposit cash or securities (initial margin) with a financial intermediary in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the notional amount. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the value and is a component of unrealized gains and losses. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon receipt or payment of a periodic settlement or termination of swap agreements. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of swap agreements are a component of net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements, respectively. The risks of entering into swap agreements include the possible lack of liquidity, failure of the counterparty to meet its obligations, and that there may be unfavorable changes in the underlying investments or instruments. The fund's average notional amount held during the period was $3,958,167.
Foreign Currency Risk — The fund is subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of foreign investments held by a fund may be significantly affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The dollar value of a foreign security generally decreases when the value of the dollar rises against the foreign currency in which the security is denominated and tends to increase when the value of the dollar declines against such foreign currency. A fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to reduce a fund's exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations or to gain exposure to the fluctuations in the value of foreign currencies. The net U.S. dollar value of foreign currency underlying all contractual commitments held by a fund and the resulting unrealized appreciation or depreciation are determined daily. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon the termination of the contract. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of forward foreign currency exchange contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts, respectively. A fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the foreign currency exchange rate underlying the forward contract. Additionally, losses, up to the fair value, may arise if the counterparties do not perform under the contract terms. The fund's average U.S. dollar exposure to foreign currency risk derivative instruments held during the period was $9,182,160.
Interest Rate Risk — The fund is subject to interest rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. A fund may enter into futures contracts or interest rate swap agreements in order to manage its exposure to changes in market conditions. The value of bonds generally declines as interest rates rise. The risks of entering into interest rate risk derivative instruments include the possible lack of liquidity, failure of the counterparty to meet its obligations, and that there may be unfavorable changes in the underlying investments or instruments.
A fund may enter into futures contracts based on a bond index or a specific underlying security. A fund may purchase futures contracts to gain exposure to increases in market value or sell futures contracts to protect against a decline in market value. Upon entering into a futures contract, a fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the contract value and is recorded as unrealized gains and losses. A fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the futures contract is closed or expires. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of futures contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, respectively. The fund's average notional exposure to these interest rate risk derivative instruments held during the period was $14,566,667 futures contracts purchased and $7,890,087 futures contracts sold.
A fund may enter into interest rate swap agreements to gain exposure to declines in interest rates, to protect against increases in interest rates, or to maintain its ability to generate income at prevailing interest rates. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. Changes in value, including the periodic amounts of interest to be paid or received on swap agreements, are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon receipt or payment of a periodic settlement or termination of swap agreements. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of swap agreements are a component of net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements, respectively. The fund's average notional amount on interest rate swap agreements during the period was $25,643,553.
Other Contracts — A fund may enter into total return swap agreements in order to attempt to obtain or preserve a particular return or spread at a lower cost than obtaining a return or spread through purchases and/or sales of instruments in other markets or gain exposure to certain markets in the most economical way possible. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. Changes in value, including the periodic amounts of interest to be paid or received on swap agreements, are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements. Upon entering into a centrally cleared swap, a fund is required to deposit cash or securities (initial margin) with a financial intermediary in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the notional amount. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the value and is a component of unrealized gains and losses. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon receipt or payment of a periodic settlement or termination of swap agreements. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of swap agreements are a component of net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements, respectively. The risks of entering into swap agreements include the possible lack of liquidity, failure of the counterparty to meet its obligations, and that there may be unfavorable changes in the underlying investments or instruments, including inflationary risk. The fund's average notional amount held during the period was $4,400,000. |
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Value of Derivative Instruments as of September 30, 2017 |
| Asset Derivatives | Liability Derivatives |
Type of Risk Exposure | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value |
Credit Risk | Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements* | $ | 17,496 |
| Payable for variation margin on swap agreements* | — |
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Foreign Currency Risk | Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 126,574 |
| Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | $ | 106,931 |
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Interest Rate Risk | Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts* | — |
| Payable for variation margin on futures contracts* | 33,131 |
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Interest Rate Risk | Swap agreements | 223,106 |
| Swap agreements | 280,051 |
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Other Contracts | Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements* | — |
| Payable for variation margin on swap agreements* | 2,946 |
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Other Contracts | Swap agreements | — |
| Swap agreements | 71,272 |
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| | $ | 367,176 |
| | $ | 494,331 |
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* | Included in the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts or centrally cleared swap agreements, as applicable, as reported in the Schedule of Investments. |
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Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statement of Operations for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2017 |
| Net Realized Gain (Loss) | Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
Type of Risk Exposure | Location on Statement of Operations | Value | Location on Statement of Operations | Value |
Credit Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions | $ | 58,927 |
| Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | $ | 51,913 |
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Foreign Currency Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | (39,150 | ) | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 27,742 |
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Interest Rate Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions | 113,846 |
| Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts | (59,302 | ) |
Interest Rate Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions | — |
| Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | (56,945 | ) |
Other Contracts | Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions | — |
| Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | (68,416 | ) |
| | $ | 133,623 |
| | $ | (105,008 | ) |
9. Risk Factors
There are certain risks involved in investing in foreign securities. These risks include those resulting from future adverse political, social and economic developments, fluctuations in currency exchange rates, the possible imposition of exchange controls, and other foreign laws or restrictions. Investing in emerging markets may accentuate these risks.
The fund’s investment process may result in high portfolio turnover, which could mean high transaction costs, affecting both performance and capital gains tax liabilities to investors.
10. Federal Tax Information
The book-basis character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from their ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. These differences reflect the differing character of certain income items and net realized gains and losses for financial statement and tax purposes, and may result in reclassification among certain capital accounts on the financial statements.
As of period end, the components of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
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Federal tax cost of investments | $ | 151,480,038 |
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Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 3,641,220 |
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Gross tax depreciation of investments | (646,557 | ) |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | $ | 2,994,663 |
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The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
As of March 31, 2017, the fund had accumulated short-term capital losses of $(2,658,060) and accumulated long-term capital losses of $(934,259), which represent net capital loss carryovers that may be used to offset future realized capital gains for federal income tax purposes. The capital loss carryovers may be carried forward for an unlimited period. Future capital loss carryover utilization in any given year may be subject to Internal Revenue Code limitations.
11. Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update No.2017-08, “Receivables - Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20), Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities” (ASU 2017-08). ASU 2017-08 amends the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities held at a premium, shortening such period to the earliest call date. The amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Management is currently evaluating the impact that adopting ASU 2017-08 will have on the financial statements.
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted) |
Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data | |
| | Income From Investment Operations: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(3) | $10.71 | 0.14 | 0.17 | 0.31 | (0.16) | — | (0.16) | $10.86 | 2.90% | 0.62%(4) | 0.65%(4) | 2.63%(4) | 2.60%(4) | 68% |
| $114,523 |
|
2017 | $10.82 | 0.27 | (0.08) | 0.19 | (0.30) | — | (0.30) | $10.71 | 1.76% | 0.62% | 0.65% | 2.52% | 2.49% | 150% |
| $84,193 |
|
2016 | $11.02 | 0.27 | (0.16) | 0.11 | (0.31) | — | (0.31) | $10.82 | 1.02% | 0.63% | 0.65% | 2.53% | 2.51% | 145% |
| $90,012 |
|
2015 | $10.75 | 0.27 | 0.34 | 0.61 | (0.34) | — | (0.34) | $11.02 | 5.73% | 0.65% | 0.65% | 2.51% | 2.51% | 119% |
| $90,251 |
|
2014 | $11.18 | 0.23 | (0.30) | (0.07) | (0.29) | (0.07) | (0.36) | $10.75 | (0.56)% | 0.65% | 0.65% | 2.15% | 2.15% | 130% |
| $109,463 |
|
2013 | $11.05 | 0.22 | 0.28 | 0.50 | (0.27) | (0.10) | (0.37) | $11.18 | 4.48% | 0.65% | 0.65% | 1.98% | 1.98% | 137% |
| $168,301 |
|
I Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(5) | $10.73 | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.29 | (0.16) | — | (0.16) | $10.86 | 2.67% | 0.52%(4) | 0.55%(4) | 2.70%(4) | 2.67%(4) | 68%(6) |
| $1,784 |
|
A Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(3) | $10.71 | 0.13 | 0.17 | 0.30 | (0.15) | — | (0.15) | $10.86 | 2.77% | 0.87%(4) | 0.90%(4) | 2.38%(4) | 2.35%(4) | 68% |
| $14,959 |
|
2017 | $10.82 | 0.25 | (0.09) | 0.16 | (0.27) | — | (0.27) | $10.71 | 1.51% | 0.87% | 0.90% | 2.27% | 2.24% | 150% |
| $27,498 |
|
2016 | $11.02 | 0.24 | (0.16) | 0.08 | (0.28) | — | (0.28) | $10.82 | 0.77% | 0.88% | 0.90% | 2.28% | 2.26% | 145% |
| $28,220 |
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2015 | $10.75 | 0.25 | 0.33 | 0.58 | (0.31) | — | (0.31) | $11.02 | 5.46% | 0.90% | 0.90% | 2.26% | 2.26% | 119% |
| $29,532 |
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2014 | $11.18 | 0.20 | (0.29) | (0.09) | (0.27) | (0.07) | (0.34) | $10.75 | (0.81)% | 0.90% | 0.90% | 1.90% | 1.90% | 130% |
| $42,286 |
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2013 | $11.05 | 0.19 | 0.28 | 0.47 | (0.24) | (0.10) | (0.34) | $11.18 | 4.22% | 0.90% | 0.90% | 1.73% | 1.73% | 137% |
| $102,626 |
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted) |
Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data | |
| | Income From Investment Operations: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
C Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(3) | $10.71 | 0.09 | 0.16 | 0.25 | (0.10) | — | (0.10) | $10.86 | 2.38% | 1.62%(4) | 1.65%(4) | 1.63%(4) | 1.60%(4) | 68% |
| $5,714 |
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2017 | $10.82 | 0.17 | (0.09) | 0.08 | (0.19) | — | (0.19) | $10.71 | 0.76% | 1.62% | 1.65% | 1.52% | 1.49% | 150% |
| $6,955 |
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2016 | $11.01 | 0.16 | (0.15) | 0.01 | (0.20) | — | (0.20) | $10.82 | 0.11% | 1.63% | 1.65% | 1.53% | 1.51% | 145% |
| $8,618 |
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2015 | $10.75 | 0.16 | 0.33 | 0.49 | (0.23) | — | (0.23) | $11.01 | 4.58% | 1.65% | 1.65% | 1.51% | 1.51% | 119% |
| $10,563 |
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2014 | $11.18 | 0.12 | (0.29) | (0.17) | (0.19) | (0.07) | (0.26) | $10.75 | (1.55)% | 1.65% | 1.65% | 1.15% | 1.15% | 130% |
| $13,801 |
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2013 | $11.04 | 0.11 | 0.28 | 0.39 | (0.15) | (0.10) | (0.25) | $11.18 | 3.54% | 1.65% | 1.65% | 0.98% | 0.98% | 137% |
| $23,695 |
|
R Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(3) | $10.71 | 0.12 | 0.16 | 0.28 | (0.13) | — | (0.13) | $10.86 | 2.64% | 1.12%(4) | 1.15%(4) | 2.13%(4) | 2.10%(4) | 68% |
| $1,048 |
|
2017 | $10.82 | 0.22 | (0.08) | 0.14 | (0.25) | — | (0.25) | $10.71 | 1.26% | 1.12% | 1.15% | 2.02% | 1.99% | 150% |
| $1,472 |
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2016 | $11.01 | 0.22 | (0.16) | 0.06 | (0.25) | — | (0.25) | $10.82 | 0.61% | 1.13% | 1.15% | 2.03% | 2.01% | 145% |
| $2,649 |
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2015 | $10.75 | 0.22 | 0.32 | 0.54 | (0.28) | — | (0.28) | $11.01 | 5.11% | 1.15% | 1.15% | 2.01% | 2.01% | 119% |
| $2,762 |
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2014 | $11.18 | 0.18 | (0.30) | (0.12) | (0.24) | (0.07) | (0.31) | $10.75 | (1.06)% | 1.15% | 1.15% | 1.65% | 1.65% | 130% |
| $2,047 |
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2013 | $11.04 | 0.17 | 0.28 | 0.45 | (0.21) | (0.10) | (0.31) | $11.18 | 4.05% | 1.15% | 1.15% | 1.48% | 1.48% | 137% |
| $2,197 |
|
R5 Class(7) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(3) | $10.71 | 0.15 | 0.16 | 0.31 | (0.17) | — | (0.17) | $10.85 | 2.90% | 0.42%(4) | 0.45%(4) | 2.83%(4) | 2.80%(4) | 68% |
| $3,995 |
|
2017 | $10.82 | 0.30 | (0.09) | 0.21 | (0.32) | — | (0.32) | $10.71 | 1.97% | 0.42% | 0.45% | 2.72% | 2.69% | 150% |
| $3,535 |
|
2016 | $11.02 | 0.29 | (0.16) | 0.13 | (0.33) | — | (0.33) | $10.82 | 1.23% | 0.43% | 0.45% | 2.73% | 2.71% | 145% |
| $1,224 |
|
2015 | $10.75 | 0.30 | 0.33 | 0.63 | (0.36) | — | (0.36) | $11.02 | 5.94% | 0.45% | 0.45% | 2.71% | 2.71% | 119% |
| $1,051 |
|
2014 | $11.18 | 0.25 | (0.29) | (0.04) | (0.32) | (0.07) | (0.39) | $10.75 | (0.36)% | 0.45% | 0.45% | 2.35% | 2.35% | 130% |
| $2,656 |
|
2013 | $11.04 | 0.25 | 0.28 | 0.53 | (0.29) | (0.10) | (0.39) | $11.18 | 4.78% | 0.45% | 0.45% | 2.18% | 2.18% | 137% |
| $7,942 |
|
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Notes to Financial Highlights | | |
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(1) | Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
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(2) | Total returns are calculated based on the net asset value of the last business day and do not reflect applicable sales charges, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. |
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(3) | Six months ended September 30, 2017 (unaudited). |
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(5) | April 10, 2017 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2017 (unaudited). |
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(6) | Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the six months ended September 30, 2017. |
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(7) | Prior to April 10, 2017, the R5 Class was referred to as the Institutional Class. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Approval of Management Agreement |
At a meeting held on June 14, 2017, the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the "Board") unanimously approved the renewal of the management agreement pursuant to which American Century Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) acts as the investment advisor for the Fund. Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act, contracts for investment advisory services are required to be reviewed, evaluated, and approved by a majority of a fund’s directors/trustees, including a majority of the independent Trustees, each year. The Board regards this annual evaluation and renewal as one of its most important responsibilities.
The independent Trustees have memorialized a statement regarding the relationship between their ongoing obligations to oversee and evaluate the performance of the Advisor and their annual consideration of renewal of the management agreement. In that statement, the independent Trustees noted that their assessment of the Advisor’s performance is an ongoing process that takes place over the entire year and is informed by all of the extensive information that the Board and its committees receive and consider over time. This information, together with the additional materials provided specifically in connection with the review, are central to the Board’s assessment of the Advisor’s performance and its determination whether to renew the Fund’s management agreement.
Prior to its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board requested and reviewed extensive data and analysis relating to the proposed renewal. This information and analysis was compiled by the Advisor and certain independent providers of evaluation data concerning the Fund and the services provided to the Fund by the Advisor.
In connection with its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board’s review and evaluation of the services provided by the Advisor included, but was not limited to, the following:
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• | the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, and other services provided by the Advisor to the Fund; |
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• | the wide range of other programs and services the Advisor provides to the Fund and its shareholders on a routine and non-routine basis; |
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• | the investment performance of the Fund, including data comparing the Fund’s performance to appropriate benchmarks and/or a peer group of other mutual funds with similar investment objectives and strategies; |
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• | the cost of owning the Fund compared to the cost of owning similar funds; |
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• | the compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory experience of the Advisor and the Fund's service providers; |
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• | financial data showing the cost of services provided to the Fund, the profitability of the Fund to the Advisor, and the overall profitability of the Advisor; |
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• | strategic plans of the Advisor; |
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• | possible economies of scale associated with the Advisor’s management of the Fund and other accounts under its management; |
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• | data comparing services provided and charges to the Advisor's other investment management clients; |
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• | acquired fund fees and expenses; |
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• | payments and practices by the Fund and the Advisor regarding financial intermediaries whose clients are investors in the Fund, the nature of services provided by intermediaries, and the terms of share classes utilized; and |
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• | any collateral benefits derived by the Advisor from the management of the Fund. |
In keeping with its practice, the Board held two in-person meetings to review and discuss the information provided in response to their request and held active discussions with the Advisor regarding the renewal of the management agreement. The independent Trustees had the benefit of the advice of their independent counsel throughout the process.
Factors Considered
The Trustees considered all of the information provided by the Advisor, the independent data providers, and the independent Trustees’ independent counsel in connection with the approval. They determined that the information was sufficient for them to evaluate the management agreement for the Fund. In connection with their review, the Trustees did not identify any single factor as being all-important or controlling and each Trustee may have attributed different levels of importance to different factors. In deciding to renew the management agreement, the Board based its decision on a number of factors, including without limitation the following:
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services - Generally. Under the management agreement, the Advisor is responsible for providing or arranging for all services necessary for the operation of the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor provides or arranges at its own expense a wide variety of services including without limitation the following:
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• | constructing and designing the Fund |
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• | portfolio research and security selection |
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• | initial capitalization/funding |
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• | daily valuation of the Fund’s portfolio |
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• | shareholder servicing and transfer agency, including shareholder confirmations, recordkeeping, and communications |
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• | legal services (except the independent Trustees’ counsel) |
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• | regulatory and portfolio compliance |
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• | marketing and distribution (except amounts paid by the Fund under Rule 12b-1 plans) |
The Board noted that many of these services have expanded over time in terms of both quantity and complexity in response to shareholder demands, competition in the industry, changing distribution channels, and the changing regulatory environment.
Investment Management, Shareholder, and Other Services. The nature of the investment management services provided to the Fund is quite complex and allows Fund shareholders access to professional money management, instant diversification of their investments within an asset class, the opportunity to easily diversify among asset classes by investing in or exchanging among various American Century Investments funds, and liquidity. In evaluating investment performance, the Board expects the Advisor to manage the Fund in accordance with its investment objectives and approved strategies. Further, the Trustees recognize that the Advisor has an obligation to seek the best execution of fund trades. In providing these services, the Advisor utilizes teams of investment professionals (portfolio managers, analysts, research assistants, and securities traders) who require extensive information technology, research, training, compliance, and other systems to conduct their business. The Board, directly and through its Portfolio Committee, regularly reviews investment performance information for the Fund, together with comparative information for appropriate benchmarks and/or peer groups of similarly-managed funds, over different time horizons. The Trustees also review detailed performance information provided by the Advisor during the management agreement approval process. If performance concerns are identified, the Fund receives special reviews until performance improves, during which the Board discusses with the Advisor the reasons for such results (e.g., market conditions, security selection) and any efforts being undertaken to improve performance. The Fund’s performance was above its benchmark for
the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods reviewed by the Board. The Board found the investment management services provided by the Advisor to the Fund to be satisfactory and consistent with the management agreement.
Under the management agreement, the Advisor provides the Fund with a comprehensive package of transfer agency, shareholder, and other services. The Board, directly and through various committees of the Board, regularly reviews reports and evaluations of such services at its regular meetings. These reports include, but are not limited to, information regarding the operational efficiency and accuracy of the shareholder and transfer agency services provided, staffing levels, shareholder satisfaction (as measured by external as well as internal sources), technology support, new products and services offered to Fund shareholders, securities trading activities, portfolio valuation services, auditing services, and legal and operational compliance activities. Certain aspects of shareholder and transfer agency service level efficiency and the quality of securities trading activities are measured by independent third party providers and are presented in comparison to other fund groups not managed by the Advisor.
The Board found the services provided by the Advisor to the Fund under the management agreement to be competitive and of high quality.
Costs of Services and Profitability. The Advisor provides detailed information concerning its cost of providing various services to the Fund, its profitability in managing the Fund, its overall profitability, and its financial condition. The Trustees have reviewed with the Advisor the methodology used to prepare this financial information. This information is considered in evaluating the Advisor’s financial condition, its ability to continue to provide services under the management agreement, and the reasonableness of the current management fee. The Board concluded that the Advisor’s profits were reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Economies of Scale. The Board also reviewed information provided by the Advisor regarding the possible existence of economies of scale in connection with the management of the Fund. The Board concluded that economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, especially on a fund-by-fund basis. The Board concluded that the Advisor is appropriately sharing economies of scale through its competitive fee structure, offering competitive fees from fund inception, and through reinvestment in its business to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded services.
Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than brokerage expenses, expenses attributable to short sales, taxes, interest, extraordinary expenses, the fees and expenses of the Fund’s independent Trustees (including their independent legal counsel), and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the unified fee structure, the Advisor is responsible for providing all investment advisory, custody, audit, administrative, compliance, recordkeeping, marketing, and shareholder services, or arranging and supervising third parties to provide such services. By contrast, most other funds are charged a variety of fees, including an investment advisory fee, a transfer agency fee, an administrative fee, distribution charges, and other expenses. Other than their investment advisory fees and any applicable Rule 12b-1 distribution fees, all other components of the total fees charged by these other funds may be increased without shareholder approval. The Board believes the unified fee structure is a benefit to Fund shareholders because it clearly discloses to shareholders the cost of owning Fund shares, and, since the unified fee cannot be increased without a vote of Fund shareholders, it shifts to the Advisor the risk of increased costs of operating the Fund and provides a direct incentive to minimize administrative inefficiencies. Part of the Board’s analysis of fee levels involves reviewing certain evaluative data compiled by an independent provider and comparing the Fund’s unified fee to the total expense ratio of peer funds. The unified fee charged to shareholders of the Fund was below the median of the total expense ratios of the Fund’s peer universe. The Board concluded
that the management fee paid by the Fund to the Advisor under the management agreement is reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Comparison to Fees and Services Provided to Other Clients of the Advisor. The Board also requested and received information from the Advisor concerning the nature of the services, fees, costs, and profitability of its advisory services to advisory clients other than the Fund. They observed that these varying types of client accounts require different services and involve different regulatory and entrepreneurial risks than the management of the Fund. The Board analyzed this information and concluded that the fees charged and services provided to the Fund were reasonable by comparison.
Payments to Intermediaries. The Trustees also requested and received a description of payments made to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided by intermediaries. These payments include various payments made by the Fund or the Advisor to different types of intermediaries and recordkeepers for distribution and service activities provided for the Fund. The Trustees reviewed such information and received representations from the Advisor that all such payments by the Fund were made pursuant to the Fund's Rule 12b-1 Plan and that all such payments by the Advisor were made from the Advisor's resources and reasonable profits. The Board found the payments to be reasonable in scope and purpose.
Collateral or “Fall-Out” Benefits Derived by the Advisor. The Board considered the existence of collateral benefits the Advisor may receive as a result of its relationship with the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor’s primary business is managing mutual funds and it generally does not use fund or shareholder information to generate profits in other lines of business, and therefore does not derive any significant collateral benefits from them. The Board noted that the Advisor receives proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex. The Board noted that the assets of those other accounts are, where applicable, included with the assets of the Fund to determine breakpoints in the management fee schedule.
Existing Relationship. The Board also considered whether there was any reason for not continuing the existing arrangement with the Advisor. In this regard, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund’s operations and various risks, uncertainties, and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision not to continue such relationship. In particular, the Board recognized that most shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Advisor’s industry standing and reputation and in the expectation that the Advisor will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund.
Conclusion of the Trustees. As a result of this process, the Board, including all of the independent Trustees and assisted by the advice of independent legal counsel, taking into account all of the factors discussed above and the information provided by the Advisor and others in connection with its review and throughout the year, concluded that the management agreement between the Fund and the Advisor is fair and reasonable in light of the services provided and should be renewed.
Retirement Account Information
As required by law, distributions you receive from certain retirement accounts are subject to federal income tax withholding, unless you elect not to have withholding apply*. Tax will be withheld on the total amount withdrawn even though you may be receiving amounts that are not subject to withholding, such as nondeductible contributions. In such case, excess amounts of withholding could occur. You may adjust your withholding election so that a greater or lesser amount will be withheld.
If you don’t want us to withhold on this amount, you must notify us to not withhold the federal income tax. You may notify us in writing or in certain situations by telephone or through other electronic means. For systematic withdrawals, your withholding election will remain in effect until revoked or changed by filing a new election. You have the right to revoke your election at any time and change your withholding percentage for future distributions.
Remember, even if you elect not to have income tax withheld, you are liable for paying income tax on the taxable portion of your withdrawal. If you elect not to have income tax withheld or you don’t have enough income tax withheld, you may be responsible for payment of estimated tax. You may incur penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and estimated tax payments are not sufficient. You can reduce or defer the income tax on a distribution by directly or indirectly rolling such distribution over to another IRA or eligible plan. You should consult your tax advisor for additional information.
State tax will be withheld if, at the time of your distribution, your address is within one of the mandatory withholding states and you have federal income tax withheld (or as otherwise required by state law). State taxes will be withheld from your distribution in accordance with the respective state rules.
*Some 403(b), 457 and qualified retirement plan distributions may be subject to 20% mandatory withholding, as they are subject to special tax and withholding rules. Your plan administrator or plan sponsor is required to provide you with a special tax notice explaining those rules at the time you request a distribution. If applicable, federal and/or state taxes may be withheld from your distribution amount.
Proxy Voting Policies
Descriptions of the principles and policies that the fund's investment advisor uses in exercising the voting rights associated with the securities purchased and/or held by the fund are available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021 or visiting the "About Us" page of American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com. A description of the policies is also available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on the "About Us" page at americancentury.com. It is also available at sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov, and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The fund also makes its complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the most recent quarter of its fiscal year available on its website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021.
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| Semiannual Report |
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| September 30, 2017 |
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| Diversified Bond Fund |
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President’s Letter | 2 |
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Fund Characteristics | |
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Shareholder Fee Example | |
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Schedule of Investments | |
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
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Statement of Operations | |
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets | |
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Notes to Financial Statements | |
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Financial Highlights | |
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Approval of Management Agreement | |
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Additional Information | |
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Any opinions expressed in this report reflect those of the author as of the date of the report, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of American Century Investments® or any other person in the American Century Investments organization. Any such opinions are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and American Century Investments disclaims any responsibility to update such opinions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice and, because investment decisions made by American Century Investments funds are based on numerous factors, may not be relied upon as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any American Century Investments fund. Security examples are used for representational purposes only and are not intended as recommendations to purchase or sell securities. Performance information for comparative indices and securities is provided to American Century Investments by third party vendors. To the best of American Century Investments’ knowledge, such information is accurate at the time of printing.
Jonathan Thomas
Dear Investor:
Thank you for reviewing this semiannual report for the period ended September 30, 2017. It provides a market overview (below), followed by a schedule of fund investments and other financial information. For additional commentary and information on fund performance, plus other investment insights, we encourage you to visit our website, americancentury.com.
All Major Asset Classes Provided Positive Performance
From large-cap stocks to short-maturity Treasuries, the U.S. financial markets delivered across-the-board gains for the six-month period. Stock investors responded enthusiastically to two consecutive quarters of double-digit earnings growth for S&P 500 companies, the first such back-to-back performance since 2011. In addition, gross domestic product growth accelerated to an annualized rate of 3.1% in the April-June quarter, up from 1.2% in the first quarter and the fastest pace in two years. Meanwhile, despite setbacks and delays for some components of President Trump’s pro-growth agenda, equity investors generally remained optimistic regarding future U.S. economic gains.
Against this backdrop, the S&P 500 Index reached several milestones and returned 7.71% for the six-month period. In terms of equity styles, riskier and economically sensitive stocks generally remained in favor. For example, small-cap stocks outperformed their mid- and large-cap peers, while growth stocks largely outperformed value stocks across the capitalization spectrum.
Investor preferences for risk also extended to the fixed-income market, where spread (non-Treasury) sectors were top performers and drove the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index to a 2.31% gain for the six-month period. The Federal Reserve (the Fed) remained relatively supportive, raising rates only once (by 25 basis points in June) amid a low-inflation backdrop and announcing a gradual approach to balance sheet normalization. Meanwhile, upbeat corporate earnings, a rallying stock market, robust investor demand for yield, and favorable supply/demand dynamics in the corporate credit markets led to outperformance among corporate bonds.
As Congress considers corporate tax cuts and other growth-oriented reforms, and the Fed continues to pursue policy normalization, new opportunities and challenges likely will emerge. We continue to believe in a disciplined, diversified, and risk-aware approach, using professionally managed portfolios in pursuit of investment goals. We appreciate your continued trust in us.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Thomas
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Century Investments
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 | |
Portfolio at a Glance | |
Average Duration (effective) | 6.0 years |
Weighted Average Life | 8.0 years |
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Types of Investments in Portfolio | % of net assets |
Corporate Bonds | 34.6% |
U.S. Treasury Securities | 27.9% |
U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | 25.4% |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | 8.6% |
Asset-Backed Securities | 5.8% |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | 4.8% |
U.S. Government Agency Securities | 1.5% |
Municipal Securities | 1.3% |
Sovereign Governments and Agencies | 0.8% |
Temporary Cash Investments | 2.1% |
Other Assets and Liabilities | (12.8)%* |
*Amount relates primarily to payable for investments purchased, but not settled, at period end.
Fund shareholders may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemption/exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing cost of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017 (except as noted).
Actual Expenses
The table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses for each class. You may use the information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century Investments fund, or I Class shares of the American Century Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century Investments account (i.e., not a financial intermediary or retirement plan account), American Century Investments may charge you a $12.50 semiannual account maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than $10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your accounts to pay the $12.50 fee. In determining your total eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in all personal accounts (including American Century Investments Brokerage accounts) registered under your Social Security number. Personal accounts include individual accounts, joint accounts, UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth, Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other retirement accounts. If you have only business, business retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Investments Brokerage accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. If you are subject to the Account Maintenance Fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee amount.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return of a fund’s share class. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,022.90 | $3.04 | 0.60% |
I Class | $1,000 | $1,024.00 | $2.03 | 0.40% |
Y Class | $1,000 | $1,021.50(2) | $1.78(3) | 0.37% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,021.70 | $4.31 | 0.85% |
C Class | $1,000 | $1,017.80 | $8.09 | 1.60% |
R Class | $1,000 | $1,020.40 | $5.57 | 1.10% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $1,021.40(2) | $1.93(3) | 0.40% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $1,025.20 | $1.78 | 0.35% |
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,022.06 | $3.04 | 0.60% |
I Class | $1,000 | $1,023.06 | $2.03 | 0.40% |
Y Class | $1,000 | $1,023.21(4) | $1.88(4) | 0.37% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,020.81 | $4.31 | 0.85% |
C Class | $1,000 | $1,017.05 | $8.09 | 1.60% |
R Class | $1,000 | $1,019.55 | $5.57 | 1.10% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $1,023.06(4) | $2.03(4) | 0.40% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $1,023.31 | $1.78 | 0.35% |
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(1) | Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183, the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365, to reflect the one-half year period. Annualized expense ratio reflects actual expenses, including any applicable fee waivers or expense reimbursements and excluding any acquired fund fees and expenses. |
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(2) | Ending account value based on actual return from April 10, 2017 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2017. |
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(3) | Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 174, the number of days in the period from April 10, 2017 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2017, divided by 365, to reflect the period. Had the class been available for the full period, the expenses paid during the period would have been higher. |
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(4) | Ending account value and expenses paid during the period assumes the class had been available throughout the entire period and are calculated using the class’s annualized expense ratio listed in the table above. |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
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CORPORATE BONDS — 34.6% | | |
Aerospace and Defense — 0.3% | | |
Boeing Co. (The), 2.20%, 10/30/22 | $ | 3,070,000 |
| $ | 3,056,468 |
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Lockheed Martin Corp., 4.25%, 11/15/19 | 1,990,000 |
| 2,088,218 |
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Lockheed Martin Corp., 3.55%, 1/15/26 | 5,290,000 |
| 5,482,985 |
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Lockheed Martin Corp., 3.80%, 3/1/45 | 3,160,000 |
| 3,094,255 |
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Rockwell Collins, Inc., 4.35%, 4/15/47 | 1,580,000 |
| 1,642,400 |
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United Technologies Corp., 6.05%, 6/1/36 | 1,868,000 |
| 2,368,909 |
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United Technologies Corp., 3.75%, 11/1/46 | 3,520,000 |
| 3,401,189 |
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Auto Components — 0.1% | | |
Tenneco, Inc., 5.00%, 7/15/26 | 2,960,000 |
| 3,041,400 |
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ZF North America Capital, Inc., 4.00%, 4/29/20(1) | 3,100,000 |
| 3,212,375 |
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Automobiles — 1.0% | | |
Ford Motor Co., 4.35%, 12/8/26 | 4,830,000 |
| 5,028,444 |
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Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 5.00%, 5/15/18 | 3,390,000 |
| 3,457,378 |
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Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 2.68%, 1/9/20 | 6,190,000 |
| 6,246,923 |
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Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 8.125%, 1/15/20 | 3,500,000 |
| 3,943,530 |
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Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 5.875%, 8/2/21 | 8,810,000 |
| 9,805,608 |
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Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 2.98%, 8/3/22 | 2,200,000 |
| 2,200,761 |
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General Motors Co., 5.15%, 4/1/38 | 3,180,000 |
| 3,269,140 |
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General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 3.25%, 5/15/18 | 5,570,000 |
| 5,620,674 |
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General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 3.10%, 1/15/19 | 5,030,000 |
| 5,102,161 |
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General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 3.15%, 1/15/20 | 6,350,000 |
| 6,463,462 |
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General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 3.20%, 7/6/21 | 4,620,000 |
| 4,704,172 |
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General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 5.25%, 3/1/26 | 7,740,000 |
| 8,413,229 |
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Jaguar Land Rover Automotive plc, 4.125%, 12/15/18(1) | 2,200,000 |
| 2,244,000 |
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Banks — 5.2% | | |
Banco Inbursa SA Institucion de Banca Multiple, 4.375%, 4/11/27(1) | 4,900,000 |
| 4,930,625 |
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Bank of America Corp., MTN, 5.625%, 7/1/20 | 12,230,000 |
| 13,322,979 |
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Bank of America Corp., MTN, 4.00%, 4/1/24 | 3,300,000 |
| 3,488,218 |
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Bank of America Corp., MTN, 4.20%, 8/26/24 | 7,600,000 |
| 7,994,237 |
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Bank of America Corp., MTN, 4.00%, 1/22/25 | 10,500,000 |
| 10,871,921 |
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Bank of America Corp., MTN, 5.00%, 1/21/44 | 1,540,000 |
| 1,790,956 |
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Bank of America Corp., MTN, VRN, 2.37%, 7/21/20(9) | 6,270,000 |
| 6,273,536 |
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Bank of America Corp., MTN, VRN, 2.33%, 10/1/20(9) | 8,640,000 |
| 8,635,361 |
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Bank of America Corp., MTN, VRN, 3.82%, 1/20/27(9) | 4,000,000 |
| 4,110,883 |
|
Bank of America Corp., MTN, VRN, 4.44%, 1/20/47(9) | 2,450,000 |
| 2,659,921 |
|
Bank of America N.A., 6.00%, 10/15/36 | 3,330,000 |
| 4,251,383 |
|
Banque Federative du Credit Mutuel SA, 2.00%, 4/12/19(1) | 2,960,000 |
| 2,966,275 |
|
Barclays Bank plc, 5.14%, 10/14/20 | 1,760,000 |
| 1,883,411 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Barclays plc, 4.375%, 1/12/26 | $ | 3,500,000 |
| $ | 3,659,019 |
|
Barclays plc, 4.95%, 1/10/47 | 2,500,000 |
| 2,741,504 |
|
BPCE SA, 3.00%, 5/22/22(1) | 4,760,000 |
| 4,792,477 |
|
BPCE SA, 5.15%, 7/21/24(1) | 3,580,000 |
| 3,863,649 |
|
Branch Banking & Trust Co., 3.625%, 9/16/25 | 1,653,000 |
| 1,720,532 |
|
Branch Banking & Trust Co., 3.80%, 10/30/26 | 2,850,000 |
| 3,004,388 |
|
Capital One Financial Corp., 4.20%, 10/29/25 | 7,305,000 |
| 7,516,613 |
|
Capital One N.A., 2.35%, 8/17/18 | 2,900,000 |
| 2,912,590 |
|
Citibank N.A., 1.85%, 9/18/19 | 9,260,000 |
| 9,260,189 |
|
Citigroup, Inc., 1.75%, 5/1/18 | 6,194,000 |
| 6,196,670 |
|
Citigroup, Inc., 2.90%, 12/8/21 | 3,700,000 |
| 3,748,214 |
|
Citigroup, Inc., 2.75%, 4/25/22 | 5,530,000 |
| 5,548,933 |
|
Citigroup, Inc., 4.05%, 7/30/22 | 1,660,000 |
| 1,740,506 |
|
Citigroup, Inc., 3.20%, 10/21/26 | 7,500,000 |
| 7,397,827 |
|
Citigroup, Inc., 4.45%, 9/29/27 | 19,485,000 |
| 20,630,478 |
|
Commerzbank AG, 8.125%, 9/19/23(1) | 1,330,000 |
| 1,618,770 |
|
Cooperatieve Rabobank UA, 3.875%, 2/8/22 | 4,280,000 |
| 4,538,825 |
|
Cooperatieve Rabobank UA, 3.95%, 11/9/22 | 2,270,000 |
| 2,384,339 |
|
Fifth Third Bank, 2.875%, 10/1/21 | 3,210,000 |
| 3,267,940 |
|
HBOS plc, MTN, 6.75%, 5/21/18(1) | 5,140,000 |
| 5,293,633 |
|
HSBC Bank plc, 4.125%, 8/12/20(1) | 7,303,000 |
| 7,694,322 |
|
HSBC Bank USA N.A., 5.875%, 11/1/34 | 1,760,000 |
| 2,197,195 |
|
Huntington Bancshares, Inc., 2.30%, 1/14/22 | 4,580,000 |
| 4,539,534 |
|
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA, 3.125%, 7/14/22(1) | 2,510,000 |
| 2,518,221 |
|
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA, 5.02%, 6/26/24(1) | 1,580,000 |
| 1,608,023 |
|
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 2.25%, 1/23/20 | 10,220,000 |
| 10,275,979 |
|
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 2.55%, 3/1/21 | 4,290,000 |
| 4,334,018 |
|
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 4.625%, 5/10/21 | 6,700,000 |
| 7,235,505 |
|
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 3.25%, 9/23/22 | 5,020,000 |
| 5,186,063 |
|
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 3.875%, 9/10/24 | 8,505,000 |
| 8,857,879 |
|
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 3.125%, 1/23/25 | 15,400,000 |
| 15,530,101 |
|
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 4.95%, 6/1/45 | 3,300,000 |
| 3,761,533 |
|
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 3.54%, 5/1/27(9) | 6,000,000 |
| 6,059,382 |
|
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 3.88%, 7/24/37(9) | 4,160,000 |
| 4,193,863 |
|
KeyBank N.A., MTN, 3.40%, 5/20/26 | 3,300,000 |
| 3,288,812 |
|
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The), 4.375%, 8/11/20 | 4,000,000 |
| 4,255,696 |
|
Regions Financial Corp., 2.75%, 8/14/22 | 4,790,000 |
| 4,785,707 |
|
Royal Bank of Canada, MTN, 2.125%, 3/2/20 | 9,620,000 |
| 9,663,850 |
|
SunTrust Bank, 3.30%, 5/15/26 | 3,950,000 |
| 3,909,634 |
|
Turkiye Garanti Bankasi AS, 5.875%, 3/16/23(1) | 6,200,000 |
| 6,491,450 |
|
U.S. Bancorp, MTN, 3.00%, 3/15/22 | 1,310,000 |
| 1,350,568 |
|
U.S. Bancorp, MTN, 3.60%, 9/11/24 | 2,820,000 |
| 2,935,211 |
|
U.S. Bank N.A., 2.80%, 1/27/25 | 2,820,000 |
| 2,803,728 |
|
Wells Fargo & Co., 3.07%, 1/24/23 | 3,770,000 |
| 3,835,858 |
|
Wells Fargo & Co., 4.125%, 8/15/23 | 2,170,000 |
| 2,298,222 |
|
Wells Fargo & Co., 5.61%, 1/15/44 | 3,300,000 |
| 4,001,220 |
|
Wells Fargo & Co., MTN, 2.60%, 7/22/20 | 11,110,000 |
| 11,268,427 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Wells Fargo & Co., MTN, 3.55%, 9/29/25 | $ | 3,240,000 |
| $ | 3,328,297 |
|
Wells Fargo & Co., MTN, 4.10%, 6/3/26 | 2,850,000 |
| 2,964,463 |
|
Wells Fargo & Co., MTN, 4.65%, 11/4/44 | 2,890,000 |
| 3,097,672 |
|
Wells Fargo & Co., MTN, 4.75%, 12/7/46 | 2,200,000 |
| 2,419,783 |
|
Wells Fargo & Co., MTN, VRN, 3.58%, 5/22/27(9) | 3,200,000 |
| 3,243,843 |
|
| | 334,950,861 |
|
Beverages — 0.9% | | |
Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, Inc., 1.90%, 2/1/19 | 9,590,000 |
| 9,617,127 |
|
Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, Inc., 3.30%, 2/1/23 | 10,490,000 |
| 10,885,167 |
|
Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, Inc., 3.65%, 2/1/26 | 5,100,000 |
| 5,283,249 |
|
Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, Inc., 4.90%, 2/1/46 | 10,720,000 |
| 12,249,036 |
|
Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc., 7.75%, 1/15/19 | 5,160,000 |
| 5,543,474 |
|
Constellation Brands, Inc., 4.75%, 12/1/25 | 6,720,000 |
| 7,346,723 |
|
Molson Coors Brewing Co., 3.00%, 7/15/26 | 5,610,000 |
| 5,464,169 |
|
| | 56,388,945 |
|
Biotechnology — 1.7% | | |
AbbVie, Inc., 2.50%, 5/14/20 | 7,680,000 |
| 7,775,613 |
|
AbbVie, Inc., 2.90%, 11/6/22 | 9,130,000 |
| 9,267,704 |
|
AbbVie, Inc., 3.60%, 5/14/25 | 3,970,000 |
| 4,121,221 |
|
AbbVie, Inc., 4.40%, 11/6/42 | 2,810,000 |
| 2,952,193 |
|
Amgen, Inc., 2.20%, 5/22/19 | 10,600,000 |
| 10,652,392 |
|
Amgen, Inc., 2.65%, 5/11/22 | 10,080,000 |
| 10,170,171 |
|
Amgen, Inc., 4.66%, 6/15/51 | 4,170,000 |
| 4,590,888 |
|
Biogen, Inc., 2.90%, 9/15/20 | 8,905,000 |
| 9,136,584 |
|
Biogen, Inc., 3.625%, 9/15/22 | 5,390,000 |
| 5,660,404 |
|
Celgene Corp., 3.25%, 8/15/22 | 6,640,000 |
| 6,858,386 |
|
Celgene Corp., 3.875%, 8/15/25 | 9,950,000 |
| 10,512,022 |
|
Celgene Corp., 5.00%, 8/15/45 | 1,400,000 |
| 1,587,955 |
|
Gilead Sciences, Inc., 1.85%, 9/20/19 | 4,050,000 |
| 4,054,326 |
|
Gilead Sciences, Inc., 4.40%, 12/1/21 | 6,230,000 |
| 6,742,466 |
|
Gilead Sciences, Inc., 3.65%, 3/1/26 | 11,010,000 |
| 11,504,487 |
|
Gilead Sciences, Inc., 4.15%, 3/1/47 | 2,120,000 |
| 2,189,039 |
|
| | 107,775,851 |
|
Building Products — 0.1% | | |
Masco Corp., 4.45%, 4/1/25 | 3,800,000 |
| 4,075,120 |
|
Masco Corp., 4.375%, 4/1/26 | 1,700,000 |
| 1,813,900 |
|
| | 5,889,020 |
|
Capital Markets — 0.1% | | |
Jefferies Group LLC, 4.85%, 1/15/27 | 3,500,000 |
| 3,679,126 |
|
Chemicals — 0.2% | | |
Ashland LLC, 4.75%, 8/15/22 | 2,000,000 |
| 2,117,500 |
|
Dow Chemical Co. (The), 4.375%, 11/15/42 | 2,910,000 |
| 2,968,920 |
|
Ecolab, Inc., 4.35%, 12/8/21 | 3,104,000 |
| 3,359,621 |
|
LyondellBasell Industries NV, 5.00%, 4/15/19 | 1,691,000 |
| 1,754,979 |
|
Sherwin-Williams Co. (The), 3.45%, 6/1/27 | 3,000,000 |
| 3,018,714 |
|
| | 13,219,734 |
|
Commercial Services and Supplies — 0.1% | | |
Republic Services, Inc., 3.55%, 6/1/22 | 4,170,000 |
| 4,350,462 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Waste Management, Inc., 4.10%, 3/1/45 | $ | 3,520,000 |
| $ | 3,732,180 |
|
| | 8,082,642 |
|
Communications Equipment — 0.1% | | |
Cisco Systems, Inc., 3.00%, 6/15/22 | 2,720,000 |
| 2,812,443 |
|
CommScope Technologies LLC, 5.00%, 3/15/27(1) | 3,090,000 |
| 3,105,450 |
|
| | 5,917,893 |
|
Construction Materials† | | |
Owens Corning, 4.20%, 12/15/22 | 2,830,000 |
| 3,005,563 |
|
Consumer Finance — 1.2% | | |
American Express Credit Corp., MTN, 2.20%, 3/3/20 | 12,000,000 |
| 12,071,340 |
|
American Express Credit Corp., MTN, 2.60%, 9/14/20 | 1,655,000 |
| 1,682,040 |
|
American Express Credit Corp., MTN, 2.25%, 5/5/21 | 7,890,000 |
| 7,880,726 |
|
American Express Credit Corp., MTN, 3.30%, 5/3/27 | 2,650,000 |
| 2,677,162 |
|
Capital One Bank USA N.A., 2.30%, 6/5/19 | 3,370,000 |
| 3,380,467 |
|
Capital One Bank USA N.A., 3.375%, 2/15/23 | 4,900,000 |
| 4,977,120 |
|
CIT Group, Inc., 5.00%, 8/15/22 | 4,420,000 |
| 4,794,374 |
|
Discover Bank, 3.45%, 7/27/26 | 5,790,000 |
| 5,699,967 |
|
GLP Capital LP / GLP Financing II, Inc., 4.875%, 11/1/20 | 1,900,000 |
| 2,016,375 |
|
IHS Markit Ltd., 4.75%, 2/15/25(1) | 3,160,000 |
| 3,389,100 |
|
PNC Bank N.A., 1.95%, 3/4/19 | 5,200,000 |
| 5,214,496 |
|
PNC Bank N.A., 3.80%, 7/25/23 | 3,100,000 |
| 3,271,196 |
|
PNC Bank N.A., MTN, 2.30%, 6/1/20 | 9,230,000 |
| 9,303,156 |
|
Synchrony Financial, 2.60%, 1/15/19 | 2,310,000 |
| 2,325,308 |
|
Synchrony Financial, 3.00%, 8/15/19 | 2,000,000 |
| 2,033,352 |
|
Visa, Inc., 2.75%, 9/15/27 | 3,530,000 |
| 3,470,079 |
|
| | 74,186,258 |
|
Containers and Packaging — 0.2% | | |
Ball Corp., 4.00%, 11/15/23 | 3,180,000 |
| 3,263,475 |
|
Crown Americas LLC / Crown Americas Capital Corp. IV, 4.50%, 1/15/23 | 4,810,000 |
| 5,074,550 |
|
WestRock RKT Co., 4.00%, 3/1/23 | 3,410,000 |
| 3,594,787 |
|
| | 11,932,812 |
|
Diversified Consumer Services — 0.1% | | |
Board of Trustees of The Leland Stanford Junior University (The), 3.46%, 5/1/47 | 1,600,000 |
| 1,588,374 |
|
Catholic Health Initiatives, 2.95%, 11/1/22 | 2,420,000 |
| 2,386,199 |
|
George Washington University (The), 3.55%, 9/15/46 | 1,805,000 |
| 1,711,526 |
|
| | 5,686,099 |
|
Diversified Financial Services — 3.1% | | |
Ally Financial, Inc., 3.60%, 5/21/18 | 3,000,000 |
| 3,026,850 |
|
Ally Financial, Inc., 4.625%, 3/30/25 | 3,650,000 |
| 3,841,625 |
|
Banco Santander SA, 3.50%, 4/11/22 | 5,400,000 |
| 5,534,416 |
|
BNP Paribas SA, 4.375%, 9/28/25(1) | 3,950,000 |
| 4,104,323 |
|
Credit Suisse Group Funding Guernsey Ltd., 3.125%, 12/10/20 | 9,590,000 |
| 9,787,782 |
|
Credit Suisse Group Funding Guernsey Ltd., 3.45%, 4/16/21 | 5,500,000 |
| 5,648,480 |
|
GE Capital International Funding Co. Unlimited Co., 2.34%, 11/15/20 | 17,331,000 |
| 17,503,220 |
|
GE Capital International Funding Co. Unlimited Co., 4.42%, 11/15/35 | 2,500,000 |
| 2,730,214 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 2.30%, 12/13/19 | $ | 12,700,000 |
| $ | 12,759,792 |
|
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 5.375%, 3/15/20 | 10,120,000 |
| 10,871,498 |
|
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 5.75%, 1/24/22 | 6,320,000 |
| 7,096,415 |
|
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 3.50%, 1/23/25 | 5,710,000 |
| 5,796,554 |
|
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 4.25%, 10/21/25 | 5,240,000 |
| 5,470,240 |
|
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 3.50%, 11/16/26 | 6,280,000 |
| 6,303,126 |
|
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 5.15%, 5/22/45 | 1,500,000 |
| 1,720,195 |
|
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), MTN, 4.80%, 7/8/44 | 5,070,000 |
| 5,684,422 |
|
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), VRN, 3.27%, 9/29/24(9) | 3,000,000 |
| 3,006,234 |
|
HSBC Holdings plc, 2.95%, 5/25/21 | 8,000,000 |
| 8,126,802 |
|
HSBC Holdings plc, 4.30%, 3/8/26 | 4,980,000 |
| 5,354,506 |
|
HSBC Holdings plc, 4.375%, 11/23/26 | 6,200,000 |
| 6,476,022 |
|
HSBC Holdings plc, VRN, 3.26%, 3/13/22(9) | 4,900,000 |
| 5,003,011 |
|
Morgan Stanley, 2.75%, 5/19/22 | 5,110,000 |
| 5,132,580 |
|
Morgan Stanley, 4.375%, 1/22/47 | 1,650,000 |
| 1,759,911 |
|
Morgan Stanley, MTN, 5.625%, 9/23/19 | 14,340,000 |
| 15,321,203 |
|
Morgan Stanley, MTN, 3.70%, 10/23/24 | 9,830,000 |
| 10,189,702 |
|
Morgan Stanley, MTN, 4.00%, 7/23/25 | 14,830,000 |
| 15,644,850 |
|
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 3.97%, 7/22/37(9) | 1,880,000 |
| 1,906,603 |
|
S&P Global, Inc., 3.30%, 8/14/20 | 1,710,000 |
| 1,754,996 |
|
UBS Group Funding Switzerland AG, 3.49%, 5/23/23(1) | 8,150,000 |
| 8,350,889 |
|
UBS Group Funding Switzerland AG, 4.125%, 9/24/25(1) | 2,930,000 |
| 3,084,111 |
|
| | 198,990,572 |
|
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 2.0% | | |
AT&T, Inc., 2.30%, 3/11/19 | 5,939,000 |
| 5,977,165 |
|
AT&T, Inc., 5.00%, 3/1/21 | 2,340,000 |
| 2,528,070 |
|
AT&T, Inc., 3.875%, 8/15/21 | 3,160,000 |
| 3,309,955 |
|
AT&T, Inc., 3.60%, 2/17/23 | 3,400,000 |
| 3,501,233 |
|
AT&T, Inc., 3.40%, 5/15/25 | 12,480,000 |
| 12,300,741 |
|
AT&T, Inc., 3.90%, 8/14/27 | 10,500,000 |
| 10,533,236 |
|
AT&T, Inc., 6.55%, 2/15/39 | 4,493,000 |
| 5,434,470 |
|
AT&T, Inc., 4.75%, 5/15/46 | 4,220,000 |
| 4,078,665 |
|
AT&T, Inc., 5.45%, 3/1/47 | 3,360,000 |
| 3,565,549 |
|
AT&T, Inc., 5.15%, 2/14/50 | 3,000,000 |
| 3,034,813 |
|
British Telecommunications plc, 5.95%, 1/15/18 | 6,030,000 |
| 6,103,626 |
|
CenturyLink, Inc., 6.15%, 9/15/19 | 3,300,000 |
| 3,473,250 |
|
Deutsche Telekom International Finance BV, 2.23%, 1/17/20(1) | 10,010,000 |
| 10,027,033 |
|
Deutsche Telekom International Finance BV, 3.60%, 1/19/27(1) | 5,450,000 |
| 5,522,252 |
|
Frontier Communications Corp., 8.50%, 4/15/20 | 1,336,000 |
| 1,299,260 |
|
Ooredoo Tamweel Ltd., 3.04%, 12/3/18 | 10,000,000 |
| 10,094,770 |
|
Orange SA, 4.125%, 9/14/21 | 2,200,000 |
| 2,350,179 |
|
Orange SA, 5.50%, 2/6/44 | 1,570,000 |
| 1,894,647 |
|
Telefonica Emisiones SAU, 5.46%, 2/16/21 | 4,410,000 |
| 4,834,429 |
|
Telefonica Emisiones SAU, 4.10%, 3/8/27 | 3,100,000 |
| 3,212,217 |
|
Telefonica Emisiones SAU, 5.21%, 3/8/47 | 1,920,000 |
| 2,120,100 |
|
Verizon Communications, Inc., 2.625%, 8/15/26 | 5,460,000 |
| 5,123,212 |
|
Verizon Communications, Inc., 4.125%, 3/16/27 | 5,000,000 |
| 5,228,160 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Verizon Communications, Inc., 4.75%, 11/1/41 | $ | 1,890,000 |
| $ | 1,912,844 |
|
Verizon Communications, Inc., 4.86%, 8/21/46 | 5,345,000 |
| 5,460,565 |
|
Verizon Communications, Inc., 5.01%, 8/21/54 | 2,984,000 |
| 3,008,504 |
|
| | 125,928,945 |
|
Electric Utilities† | | |
AEP Transmission Co. LLC, 3.75%, 12/1/47(1) | 1,920,000 |
| 1,917,369 |
|
Energy Equipment and Services — 0.1% | | |
Ensco plc, 5.20%, 3/15/25 | 770,000 |
| 650,650 |
|
Halliburton Co., 3.80%, 11/15/25 | 3,300,000 |
| 3,402,613 |
|
| | 4,053,263 |
|
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 0.9% | | |
American Tower Corp., 5.05%, 9/1/20 | 2,000,000 |
| 2,157,045 |
|
American Tower Corp., 3.375%, 10/15/26 | 4,920,000 |
| 4,870,656 |
|
AvalonBay Communities, Inc., MTN, 3.35%, 5/15/27 | 1,750,000 |
| 1,769,032 |
|
Boston Properties LP, 3.65%, 2/1/26 | 3,230,000 |
| 3,297,225 |
|
Crown Castle International Corp., 5.25%, 1/15/23 | 3,240,000 |
| 3,589,737 |
|
Crown Castle International Corp., 4.45%, 2/15/26 | 3,630,000 |
| 3,849,027 |
|
CyrusOne LP / CyrusOne Finance Corp., 5.00%, 3/15/24(1) | 3,100,000 |
| 3,270,500 |
|
Essex Portfolio LP, 3.625%, 8/15/22 | 3,120,000 |
| 3,229,207 |
|
Essex Portfolio LP, 3.25%, 5/1/23 | 1,712,000 |
| 1,732,835 |
|
Hospitality Properties Trust, 4.65%, 3/15/24 | 2,850,000 |
| 2,986,104 |
|
Hudson Pacific Properties LP, 3.95%, 11/1/27(3) | 3,420,000 |
| 3,412,722 |
|
Kilroy Realty LP, 3.80%, 1/15/23 | 3,750,000 |
| 3,865,916 |
|
Kilroy Realty LP, 4.375%, 10/1/25 | 1,610,000 |
| 1,693,833 |
|
Kimco Realty Corp., 2.80%, 10/1/26 | 3,910,000 |
| 3,675,008 |
|
Simon Property Group LP, 3.25%, 11/30/26 | 2,740,000 |
| 2,729,662 |
|
Ventas Realty LP, 4.125%, 1/15/26 | 2,600,000 |
| 2,711,490 |
|
VEREIT Operating Partnership LP, 4.125%, 6/1/21 | 4,538,000 |
| 4,747,073 |
|
Welltower, Inc., 3.75%, 3/15/23 | 4,490,000 |
| 4,677,682 |
|
| | 58,264,754 |
|
Food and Staples Retailing — 0.7% | | |
CVS Health Corp., 3.50%, 7/20/22 | 5,400,000 |
| 5,621,872 |
|
CVS Health Corp., 5.125%, 7/20/45 | 3,840,000 |
| 4,430,853 |
|
Kroger Co. (The), 3.30%, 1/15/21 | 6,235,000 |
| 6,395,103 |
|
Kroger Co. (The), 3.70%, 8/1/27 | 2,450,000 |
| 2,428,807 |
|
Kroger Co. (The), 3.875%, 10/15/46 | 2,680,000 |
| 2,339,720 |
|
Mondelez International Holdings Netherlands BV, 1.625%, 10/28/19(1) | 9,400,000 |
| 9,331,558 |
|
Sysco Corp., 3.30%, 7/15/26 | 1,600,000 |
| 1,616,046 |
|
Target Corp., 2.50%, 4/15/26 | 5,290,000 |
| 5,078,174 |
|
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 4.30%, 4/22/44 | 6,070,000 |
| 6,758,706 |
|
| | 44,000,839 |
|
Food Products — 0.2% | | |
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 3.95%, 7/15/25 | 4,890,000 |
| 5,042,940 |
|
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 5.20%, 7/15/45 | 2,100,000 |
| 2,307,783 |
|
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 4.375%, 6/1/46 | 1,120,000 |
| 1,102,015 |
|
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc., 4.625%, 11/1/24(1) | 4,280,000 |
| 4,483,300 |
|
| | 12,936,038 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Gas Utilities — 1.7% | | |
Andeavor Logistics LP / Tesoro Logistics Finance Corp., 5.50%, 10/15/19 | $ | 1,000,000 |
| $ | 1,057,500 |
|
Boardwalk Pipelines LP, 4.45%, 7/15/27 | 1,880,000 |
| 1,917,169 |
|
Enbridge Energy Partners LP, 6.50%, 4/15/18 | 2,470,000 |
| 2,531,629 |
|
Enbridge Energy Partners LP, 5.20%, 3/15/20 | 1,010,000 |
| 1,075,706 |
|
Enbridge, Inc., 4.00%, 10/1/23 | 2,630,000 |
| 2,768,807 |
|
Enbridge, Inc., 4.50%, 6/10/44 | 2,130,000 |
| 2,149,526 |
|
Energy Transfer Equity LP, 7.50%, 10/15/20 | 2,120,000 |
| 2,398,250 |
|
Energy Transfer LP, 3.60%, 2/1/23 | 3,530,000 |
| 3,592,884 |
|
Energy Transfer LP, 4.90%, 3/15/35 | 3,470,000 |
| 3,456,641 |
|
Energy Transfer LP, 6.50%, 2/1/42 | 1,880,000 |
| 2,132,840 |
|
Enterprise Products Operating LLC, 5.20%, 9/1/20 | 7,370,000 |
| 7,999,811 |
|
Enterprise Products Operating LLC, 4.85%, 3/15/44 | 7,480,000 |
| 8,057,052 |
|
Enterprise Products Operating LLC, VRN, 7.03%, 1/15/18(9) | 2,500,000 |
| 2,537,500 |
|
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 6.50%, 4/1/20 | 3,360,000 |
| 3,675,308 |
|
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 5.30%, 9/15/20 | 3,040,000 |
| 3,276,324 |
|
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 6.50%, 9/1/39 | 4,250,000 |
| 4,856,281 |
|
Kinder Morgan, Inc., 5.55%, 6/1/45 | 2,260,000 |
| 2,445,144 |
|
Magellan Midstream Partners LP, 6.55%, 7/15/19 | 2,680,000 |
| 2,881,082 |
|
MPLX LP, 4.875%, 6/1/25 | 6,860,000 |
| 7,365,200 |
|
MPLX LP, 5.20%, 3/1/47 | 1,000,000 |
| 1,050,389 |
|
ONEOK, Inc., 4.00%, 7/13/27 | 3,830,000 |
| 3,883,493 |
|
Plains All American Pipeline LP / PAA Finance Corp., 3.65%, 6/1/22 | 3,070,000 |
| 3,088,505 |
|
Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC, 5.625%, 3/1/25 | 11,040,000 |
| 12,192,826 |
|
Sunoco Logistics Partners Operations LP, 3.45%, 1/15/23 | 5,750,000 |
| 5,802,646 |
|
Sunoco Logistics Partners Operations LP, 3.90%, 7/15/26 | 2,570,000 |
| 2,553,315 |
|
Williams Cos., Inc. (The), 3.70%, 1/15/23 | 1,650,000 |
| 1,650,000 |
|
Williams Partners LP, 4.125%, 11/15/20 | 5,003,000 |
| 5,241,041 |
|
Williams Partners LP, 5.10%, 9/15/45 | 3,660,000 |
| 3,859,348 |
|
| | 105,496,217 |
|
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 0.7% | | |
Abbott Laboratories, 2.00%, 9/15/18 | 1,560,000 |
| 1,564,360 |
|
Abbott Laboratories, 3.75%, 11/30/26 | 9,840,000 |
| 10,111,806 |
|
Becton Dickinson and Co., 3.73%, 12/15/24 | 5,961,000 |
| 6,096,153 |
|
Becton Dickinson and Co., 3.70%, 6/6/27 | 2,340,000 |
| 2,363,017 |
|
Medtronic, Inc., 2.50%, 3/15/20 | 1,900,000 |
| 1,929,121 |
|
Medtronic, Inc., 3.50%, 3/15/25 | 7,590,000 |
| 7,920,693 |
|
Medtronic, Inc., 4.375%, 3/15/35 | 5,050,000 |
| 5,566,852 |
|
Stryker Corp., 3.50%, 3/15/26 | 2,250,000 |
| 2,313,493 |
|
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., 3.30%, 2/15/22 | 2,157,000 |
| 2,232,228 |
|
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., 2.95%, 9/19/26 | 3,000,000 |
| 2,940,638 |
|
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., 5.30%, 2/1/44 | 1,920,000 |
| 2,276,578 |
|
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., 2.70%, 4/1/20 | 2,080,000 |
| 2,101,648 |
|
| | 47,416,587 |
|
Health Care Providers and Services — 0.9% | | |
Aetna, Inc., 2.75%, 11/15/22 | 1,540,000 |
| 1,553,800 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Cardinal Health, Inc., 1.95%, 6/14/19 | $ | 8,890,000 |
| $ | 8,901,829 |
|
Duke University Health System, Inc., 3.92%, 6/1/47 | 3,085,000 |
| 3,157,152 |
|
Express Scripts Holding Co., 3.40%, 3/1/27 | 2,580,000 |
| 2,547,444 |
|
HCA, Inc., 3.75%, 3/15/19 | 5,910,000 |
| 6,050,362 |
|
HCA, Inc., 4.25%, 10/15/19 | 1,000,000 |
| 1,037,500 |
|
Johns Hopkins Health System Corp. (The), 3.84%, 5/15/46 | 1,860,000 |
| 1,884,599 |
|
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, 4.15%, 5/1/47 | 1,570,000 |
| 1,685,208 |
|
Mylan NV, 3.95%, 6/15/26 | 2,200,000 |
| 2,242,976 |
|
Northwell Healthcare, Inc., 4.26%, 11/1/47 | 2,180,000 |
| 2,197,025 |
|
NYU Hospitals Center, 4.43%, 7/1/42 | 2,180,000 |
| 2,286,866 |
|
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 4.625%, 7/15/24(1) | 3,077,000 |
| 3,050,076 |
|
UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 2.875%, 12/15/21 | 5,210,000 |
| 5,346,145 |
|
UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 2.875%, 3/15/22 | 4,060,000 |
| 4,154,320 |
|
UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 3.75%, 7/15/25 | 3,920,000 |
| 4,162,656 |
|
UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 4.75%, 7/15/45 | 2,880,000 |
| 3,339,497 |
|
Universal Health Services, Inc., 4.75%, 8/1/22(1) | 3,700,000 |
| 3,838,750 |
|
| | 57,436,205 |
|
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 0.3% | | |
Aramark Services, Inc., 5.00%, 4/1/25(1) | 1,860,000 |
| 1,994,850 |
|
Hilton Domestic Operating Co., Inc., 4.25%, 9/1/24 | 3,950,000 |
| 4,038,875 |
|
International Game Technology plc, 6.25%, 2/15/22(1) | 3,100,000 |
| 3,442,550 |
|
McDonald's Corp., MTN, 3.375%, 5/26/25 | 3,480,000 |
| 3,576,523 |
|
McDonald's Corp., MTN, 4.70%, 12/9/35 | 2,270,000 |
| 2,509,023 |
|
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., 5.25%, 11/15/22 | 2,500,000 |
| 2,773,455 |
|
| | 18,335,276 |
|
Household Durables — 0.5% | | |
D.R. Horton, Inc., 3.625%, 2/15/18 | 3,770,000 |
| 3,777,117 |
|
D.R. Horton, Inc., 5.75%, 8/15/23 | 2,020,000 |
| 2,298,563 |
|
Lennar Corp., 4.75%, 12/15/17 | 3,030,000 |
| 3,037,575 |
|
Lennar Corp., 4.75%, 4/1/21 | 3,290,000 |
| 3,475,063 |
|
Lennar Corp., 4.50%, 4/30/24 | 2,700,000 |
| 2,787,156 |
|
M.D.C. Holdings, Inc., 5.50%, 1/15/24 | 2,000,000 |
| 2,164,400 |
|
Newell Brands, Inc., 4.20%, 4/1/26 | 4,900,000 |
| 5,163,358 |
|
Newell Brands, Inc., 5.50%, 4/1/46 | 3,600,000 |
| 4,265,562 |
|
Toll Brothers Finance Corp., 6.75%, 11/1/19 | 2,620,000 |
| 2,852,525 |
|
TRI Pointe Group, Inc. / TRI Pointe Homes, Inc., 4.375%, 6/15/19 | 1,460,000 |
| 1,498,325 |
|
| | 31,319,644 |
|
Industrial Conglomerates — 0.2% | | |
FedEx Corp., 4.40%, 1/15/47 | 2,080,000 |
| 2,169,844 |
|
General Electric Co., 4.125%, 10/9/42 | 4,540,000 |
| 4,797,831 |
|
General Electric Co., MTN, 4.375%, 9/16/20 | 3,745,000 |
| 4,011,919 |
|
Ingersoll-Rand Luxembourg Finance SA, 3.55%, 11/1/24 | 2,330,000 |
| 2,406,968 |
|
| | 13,386,562 |
|
Insurance — 1.2% | | |
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 3.75%, 5/15/19 | 6,670,000 |
| 6,827,217 |
|
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 5.00%, 10/1/21 | 6,320,000 |
| 6,824,063 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
American International Group, Inc., 4.125%, 2/15/24 | $ | 10,080,000 |
| $ | 10,716,106 |
|
American International Group, Inc., 4.50%, 7/16/44 | 2,150,000 |
| 2,264,963 |
|
Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp., 3.00%, 5/15/22 | 4,800,000 |
| 4,962,887 |
|
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., 2.75%, 3/15/23 | 3,870,000 |
| 3,930,232 |
|
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., 4.50%, 2/11/43 | 3,160,000 |
| 3,538,314 |
|
Chubb INA Holdings, Inc., 3.15%, 3/15/25 | 3,950,000 |
| 4,016,092 |
|
Chubb INA Holdings, Inc., 3.35%, 5/3/26 | 2,660,000 |
| 2,729,000 |
|
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (The), 5.95%, 10/15/36 | 1,190,000 |
| 1,493,167 |
|
International Lease Finance Corp., 6.25%, 5/15/19 | 1,670,000 |
| 1,775,534 |
|
Markel Corp., 4.90%, 7/1/22 | 4,070,000 |
| 4,446,707 |
|
Markel Corp., 3.625%, 3/30/23 | 1,000,000 |
| 1,029,824 |
|
MetLife, Inc., 4.125%, 8/13/42 | 2,140,000 |
| 2,208,037 |
|
MetLife, Inc., 4.875%, 11/13/43 | 1,405,000 |
| 1,596,526 |
|
Metropolitan Life Global Funding I, 3.00%, 1/10/23(1) | 2,870,000 |
| 2,925,592 |
|
Prudential Financial, Inc., MTN, 5.375%, 6/21/20 | 1,000,000 |
| 1,086,793 |
|
Prudential Financial, Inc., MTN, 5.70%, 12/14/36 | 1,275,000 |
| 1,567,174 |
|
Prudential Financial, Inc., MTN, 5.625%, 5/12/41 | 3,740,000 |
| 4,566,520 |
|
Voya Financial, Inc., 5.70%, 7/15/43 | 2,500,000 |
| 2,926,812 |
|
WR Berkley Corp., 4.625%, 3/15/22 | 2,450,000 |
| 2,646,199 |
|
WR Berkley Corp., 4.75%, 8/1/44 | 1,240,000 |
| 1,287,875 |
|
| | 75,365,634 |
|
Internet and Direct Marketing Retail — 0.4% | | |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., 2.50%, 11/28/19 | 3,900,000 |
| 3,934,258 |
|
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., 3.60%, 11/28/24 | 7,000,000 |
| 7,266,175 |
|
Amazon.com, Inc., 3.15%, 8/22/27(1) | 8,200,000 |
| 8,248,557 |
|
Amazon.com, Inc., 3.875%, 8/22/37(1) | 1,890,000 |
| 1,916,201 |
|
eBay, Inc., 2.15%, 6/5/20 | 2,950,000 |
| 2,958,037 |
|
| | 24,323,228 |
|
IT Services — 0.2% | | |
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., 3.00%, 8/15/26 | 8,050,000 |
| 7,825,507 |
|
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., 3.60%, 10/15/20 | 4,230,000 |
| 4,386,816 |
|
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., 4.90%, 10/15/25 | 3,370,000 |
| 3,569,550 |
|
| | 15,781,873 |
|
Machinery — 0.2% | | |
Caterpillar Financial Services Corp., MTN, 1.85%, 9/4/20 | 7,500,000 |
| 7,479,615 |
|
John Deere Capital Corp., MTN, 1.95%, 6/22/20 | 3,190,000 |
| 3,193,911 |
|
Oshkosh Corp., 5.375%, 3/1/22 | 4,070,000 |
| 4,237,887 |
|
| | 14,911,413 |
|
Media — 1.9% | | |
21st Century Fox America, Inc., 3.70%, 10/15/25 | 1,400,000 |
| 1,444,322 |
|
21st Century Fox America, Inc., 6.90%, 8/15/39 | 1,840,000 |
| 2,490,092 |
|
21st Century Fox America, Inc., 4.75%, 9/15/44 | 920,000 |
| 984,606 |
|
21st Century Fox America, Inc., 4.75%, 11/15/46 | 2,000,000 |
| 2,139,343 |
|
CBS Corp., 3.50%, 1/15/25 | 3,310,000 |
| 3,371,792 |
|
CBS Corp., 4.85%, 7/1/42 | 1,240,000 |
| 1,313,950 |
|
Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital, 4.91%, 7/23/25 | 15,110,000 |
| 16,172,911 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital, 6.48%, 10/23/45 | $ | 2,780,000 |
| $ | 3,278,414 |
|
Comcast Corp., 3.15%, 3/1/26 | 5,060,000 |
| 5,060,764 |
|
Comcast Corp., 4.40%, 8/15/35 | 2,070,000 |
| 2,247,406 |
|
Comcast Corp., 6.40%, 5/15/38 | 3,970,000 |
| 5,244,686 |
|
Comcast Corp., 4.75%, 3/1/44 | 4,540,000 |
| 5,084,171 |
|
Discovery Communications LLC, 5.625%, 8/15/19 | 1,716,000 |
| 1,820,336 |
|
Discovery Communications LLC, 3.95%, 3/20/28 | 9,650,000 |
| 9,643,908 |
|
Globo Comunicacao e Participacoes SA, 5.125%, 3/31/27(1) | 4,900,000 |
| 4,961,250 |
|
Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. (The), 4.00%, 3/15/22 | 2,860,000 |
| 3,008,462 |
|
Lamar Media Corp., 5.375%, 1/15/24 | 3,570,000 |
| 3,775,275 |
|
NBCUniversal Media LLC, 4.375%, 4/1/21 | 4,630,000 |
| 4,983,977 |
|
Nielsen Finance LLC / Nielsen Finance Co., 5.00%, 4/15/22(1) | 2,680,000 |
| 2,783,850 |
|
Omnicom Group, Inc., 3.60%, 4/15/26 | 5,520,000 |
| 5,572,488 |
|
TEGNA, Inc., 5.125%, 7/15/20 | 4,450,000 |
| 4,572,375 |
|
Time Warner Cable LLC, 6.75%, 7/1/18 | 1,830,000 |
| 1,895,255 |
|
Time Warner Cable LLC, 5.50%, 9/1/41 | 1,020,000 |
| 1,062,100 |
|
Time Warner Cable LLC, 4.50%, 9/15/42 | 1,770,000 |
| 1,682,749 |
|
Time Warner, Inc., 4.70%, 1/15/21 | 2,410,000 |
| 2,579,883 |
|
Time Warner, Inc., 3.60%, 7/15/25 | 5,500,000 |
| 5,526,749 |
|
Time Warner, Inc., 3.80%, 2/15/27 | 2,500,000 |
| 2,505,189 |
|
Time Warner, Inc., 5.35%, 12/15/43 | 1,520,000 |
| 1,642,456 |
|
Viacom, Inc., 3.125%, 6/15/22 | 1,690,000 |
| 1,676,881 |
|
Viacom, Inc., 4.25%, 9/1/23 | 4,100,000 |
| 4,216,844 |
|
Virgin Media Secured Finance plc, 5.25%, 1/15/26(1) | 4,000,000 |
| 4,180,000 |
|
Walt Disney Co. (The), MTN, 1.85%, 7/30/26 | 1,570,000 |
| 1,445,298 |
|
| | 118,367,782 |
|
Metals and Mining — 0.3% | | |
Barrick North America Finance LLC, 5.75%, 5/1/43 | 1,710,000 |
| 2,079,758 |
|
Glencore Finance Canada Ltd., 4.95%, 11/15/21(1) | 2,560,000 |
| 2,767,154 |
|
Southern Copper Corp., 5.25%, 11/8/42 | 1,450,000 |
| 1,542,518 |
|
Steel Dynamics, Inc., 4.125%, 9/15/25(1) | 4,370,000 |
| 4,416,409 |
|
Steel Dynamics, Inc., 5.00%, 12/15/26 | 2,000,000 |
| 2,140,000 |
|
Vale Overseas Ltd., 6.25%, 8/10/26 | 4,414,000 |
| 5,031,960 |
|
| | 17,977,799 |
|
Multi-Utilities — 1.6% | | |
AmeriGas Partners LP / AmeriGas Finance Corp., 5.625%, 5/20/24 | 2,850,000 |
| 3,017,438 |
|
Berkshire Hathaway Energy Co., 3.50%, 2/1/25 | 3,900,000 |
| 4,039,837 |
|
CMS Energy Corp., 8.75%, 6/15/19 | 4,160,000 |
| 4,617,004 |
|
Consolidated Edison Co. of New York, Inc., 3.95%, 3/1/43 | 2,030,000 |
| 2,094,123 |
|
Dominion Energy, Inc., 6.40%, 6/15/18 | 4,350,000 |
| 4,488,543 |
|
Dominion Energy, Inc., 2.75%, 9/15/22 | 1,690,000 |
| 1,697,344 |
|
Dominion Energy, Inc., 3.625%, 12/1/24 | 4,810,000 |
| 4,980,561 |
|
Dominion Energy, Inc., 4.90%, 8/1/41 | 3,920,000 |
| 4,363,560 |
|
Duke Energy Corp., 3.55%, 9/15/21 | 2,686,000 |
| 2,797,885 |
|
Duke Energy Corp., 2.65%, 9/1/26 | 4,520,000 |
| 4,329,193 |
|
Duke Energy Corp., 3.15%, 8/15/27 | 1,000,000 |
| 992,995 |
|
Duke Energy Florida LLC, 6.35%, 9/15/37 | 1,307,000 |
| 1,778,694 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Duke Energy Florida LLC, 3.85%, 11/15/42 | $ | 2,670,000 |
| $ | 2,711,529 |
|
Duke Energy Progress LLC, 4.15%, 12/1/44 | 1,900,000 |
| 2,030,341 |
|
Duke Energy Progress LLC, 3.70%, 10/15/46 | 2,280,000 |
| 2,261,533 |
|
Exelon Corp., 5.15%, 12/1/20 | 2,700,000 |
| 2,918,300 |
|
Exelon Corp., 4.45%, 4/15/46 | 3,462,000 |
| 3,638,067 |
|
Exelon Generation Co. LLC, 5.60%, 6/15/42 | 1,510,000 |
| 1,543,609 |
|
FirstEnergy Corp., 4.25%, 3/15/23 | 2,310,000 |
| 2,445,976 |
|
FirstEnergy Corp., 4.85%, 7/15/47 | 1,780,000 |
| 1,874,362 |
|
Florida Power & Light Co., 4.125%, 2/1/42 | 2,160,000 |
| 2,327,423 |
|
Georgia Power Co., 4.30%, 3/15/42 | 1,590,000 |
| 1,672,067 |
|
MidAmerican Energy Co., 4.40%, 10/15/44 | 4,100,000 |
| 4,516,163 |
|
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., 3.55%, 5/1/27 | 6,860,000 |
| 7,049,585 |
|
NiSource Finance Corp., 5.65%, 2/1/45 | 2,680,000 |
| 3,261,828 |
|
Pacific Gas & Electric Co., 4.00%, 12/1/46 | 4,845,000 |
| 5,088,043 |
|
Potomac Electric Power Co., 3.60%, 3/15/24 | 1,700,000 |
| 1,788,017 |
|
Progress Energy, Inc., 3.15%, 4/1/22 | 2,690,000 |
| 2,743,213 |
|
Sempra Energy, 2.875%, 10/1/22 | 2,720,000 |
| 2,731,465 |
|
Sempra Energy, 3.25%, 6/15/27 | 3,700,000 |
| 3,659,957 |
|
Southern Co. Gas Capital Corp., 3.95%, 10/1/46 | 2,170,000 |
| 2,079,292 |
|
Southern Power Co., 5.15%, 9/15/41 | 1,100,000 |
| 1,200,229 |
|
Southwestern Public Service Co., 3.70%, 8/15/47 | 1,880,000 |
| 1,873,977 |
|
Xcel Energy, Inc., 3.35%, 12/1/26 | 1,680,000 |
| 1,704,266 |
|
| | 100,316,419 |
|
Multiline Retail† | | |
Macy's Retail Holdings, Inc., 2.875%, 2/15/23 | 1,970,000 |
| 1,859,441 |
|
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 2.4% | | |
Anadarko Petroleum Corp., 5.55%, 3/15/26 | 3,210,000 |
| 3,584,812 |
|
Anadarko Petroleum Corp., 6.45%, 9/15/36 | 1,570,000 |
| 1,873,170 |
|
Antero Resources Corp., 5.00%, 3/1/25 | 3,860,000 |
| 3,937,200 |
|
Apache Corp., 4.75%, 4/15/43 | 2,270,000 |
| 2,289,722 |
|
BP Capital Markets plc, 2.75%, 5/10/23 | 4,880,000 |
| 4,898,438 |
|
Cenovus Energy, Inc., 4.25%, 4/15/27(1) | 3,000,000 |
| 2,978,983 |
|
Chevron Corp., 2.10%, 5/16/21 | 5,770,000 |
| 5,774,508 |
|
Cimarex Energy Co., 4.375%, 6/1/24 | 4,480,000 |
| 4,744,497 |
|
CNOOC Finance 2011 Ltd., 4.25%, 1/26/21 | 8,975,000 |
| 9,448,539 |
|
CNOOC Nexen Finance 2014 ULC, 4.25%, 4/30/24 | 2,000,000 |
| 2,131,782 |
|
Concho Resources, Inc., 4.375%, 1/15/25 | 3,300,000 |
| 3,481,500 |
|
Concho Resources, Inc., 4.875%, 10/1/47 | 1,040,000 |
| 1,086,530 |
|
ConocoPhillips Holding Co., 6.95%, 4/15/29 | 1,889,000 |
| 2,461,274 |
|
Ecopetrol SA, 5.875%, 5/28/45 | 1,220,000 |
| 1,197,125 |
|
Encana Corp., 6.50%, 2/1/38 | 4,600,000 |
| 5,458,835 |
|
EOG Resources, Inc., 4.10%, 2/1/21 | 2,390,000 |
| 2,519,036 |
|
Exxon Mobil Corp., 2.71%, 3/6/25 | 6,230,000 |
| 6,259,152 |
|
Exxon Mobil Corp., 3.04%, 3/1/26 | 3,870,000 |
| 3,946,705 |
|
Hess Corp., 6.00%, 1/15/40 | 2,990,000 |
| 3,133,564 |
|
Marathon Oil Corp., 3.85%, 6/1/25 | 3,390,000 |
| 3,370,717 |
|
Marathon Oil Corp., 5.20%, 6/1/45 | 1,700,000 |
| 1,717,301 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Newfield Exploration Co., 5.75%, 1/30/22 | $ | 5,150,000 |
| $ | 5,523,375 |
|
Noble Energy, Inc., 4.15%, 12/15/21 | 4,080,000 |
| 4,300,873 |
|
Petroleos Mexicanos, 6.00%, 3/5/20 | 3,600,000 |
| 3,877,200 |
|
Petroleos Mexicanos, 3.50%, 7/23/20 | 10,000,000 |
| 10,235,000 |
|
Petroleos Mexicanos, 4.875%, 1/24/22 | 2,160,000 |
| 2,270,700 |
|
Petroleos Mexicanos, 4.625%, 9/21/23 | 7,200,000 |
| 7,454,880 |
|
Petroleos Mexicanos, 4.875%, 1/18/24 | 5,800,000 |
| 6,029,100 |
|
Petroleos Mexicanos, 6.625%, 6/15/35 | 1,510,000 |
| 1,634,575 |
|
Petroleos Mexicanos, 6.50%, 6/2/41 | 1,760,000 |
| 1,844,480 |
|
Petroleos Mexicanos, 5.50%, 6/27/44 | 2,910,000 |
| 2,720,850 |
|
Petronas Capital Ltd., 5.25%, 8/12/19 | 6,254,000 |
| 6,605,368 |
|
Phillips 66, 4.30%, 4/1/22 | 6,020,000 |
| 6,470,714 |
|
Shell International Finance BV, 2.375%, 8/21/22 | 3,100,000 |
| 3,109,820 |
|
Shell International Finance BV, 3.25%, 5/11/25 | 2,160,000 |
| 2,213,350 |
|
Shell International Finance BV, 3.625%, 8/21/42 | 1,780,000 |
| 1,706,375 |
|
Shell International Finance BV, 4.55%, 8/12/43 | 1,590,000 |
| 1,729,449 |
|
Sinopec Group Overseas Development 2016 Ltd., 1.75%, 9/29/19 | 2,600,000 |
| 2,572,456 |
|
Statoil ASA, 2.45%, 1/17/23 | 4,370,000 |
| 4,363,775 |
|
Statoil ASA, 3.95%, 5/15/43 | 2,060,000 |
| 2,069,541 |
|
Suncor Energy, Inc., 6.50%, 6/15/38 | 1,290,000 |
| 1,681,405 |
|
| | 154,706,676 |
|
Paper and Forest Products — 0.1% | | |
Georgia-Pacific LLC, 5.40%, 11/1/20(1) | 4,775,000 |
| 5,236,899 |
|
International Paper Co., 4.40%, 8/15/47 | 3,640,000 |
| 3,694,896 |
|
| | 8,931,795 |
|
Pharmaceuticals — 0.6% | | |
AbbVie, Inc., 4.70%, 5/14/45 | 2,325,000 |
| 2,543,115 |
|
Actavis, Inc., 3.25%, 10/1/22 | 6,880,000 |
| 7,065,334 |
|
Allergan Funding SCS, 3.85%, 6/15/24 | 4,150,000 |
| 4,334,186 |
|
Allergan Funding SCS, 4.55%, 3/15/35 | 3,840,000 |
| 4,107,391 |
|
Baxalta, Inc., 4.00%, 6/23/25 | 3,520,000 |
| 3,697,214 |
|
Forest Laboratories LLC, 4.875%, 2/15/21(1) | 1,567,000 |
| 1,683,701 |
|
Shire Acquisitions Investments Ireland DAC, 2.40%, 9/23/21 | 10,610,000 |
| 10,580,172 |
|
Zoetis, Inc., 3.00%, 9/12/27 | 1,880,000 |
| 1,854,491 |
|
| | 35,865,604 |
|
Road and Rail — 0.6% | | |
Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 3.60%, 9/1/20 | 3,310,000 |
| 3,446,329 |
|
Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 4.95%, 9/15/41 | 3,850,000 |
| 4,507,034 |
|
Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 4.45%, 3/15/43 | 1,530,000 |
| 1,682,238 |
|
Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 4.15%, 4/1/45 | 3,570,000 |
| 3,794,807 |
|
CSX Corp., 3.40%, 8/1/24 | 2,840,000 |
| 2,916,032 |
|
CSX Corp., 3.25%, 6/1/27 | 5,890,000 |
| 5,896,998 |
|
Norfolk Southern Corp., 5.75%, 4/1/18 | 2,560,000 |
| 2,611,757 |
|
Norfolk Southern Corp., 3.25%, 12/1/21 | 2,000,000 |
| 2,067,466 |
|
Union Pacific Corp., 4.00%, 2/1/21 | 1,810,000 |
| 1,914,783 |
|
Union Pacific Corp., 3.60%, 9/15/37 | 1,730,000 |
| 1,756,078 |
|
Union Pacific Corp., 4.75%, 9/15/41 | 2,480,000 |
| 2,785,975 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Union Pacific Corp., 4.05%, 11/15/45 | $ | 1,600,000 |
| $ | 1,674,737 |
|
| | 35,054,234 |
|
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 0.4% | | |
Intel Corp., 3.15%, 5/11/27 | 3,730,000 |
| 3,789,813 |
|
Lam Research Corp., 2.80%, 6/15/21 | 6,120,000 |
| 6,208,222 |
|
NXP BV / NXP Funding LLC, 4.125%, 6/15/20(1) | 3,550,000 |
| 3,723,062 |
|
NXP BV / NXP Funding LLC, 3.875%, 9/1/22(1) | 3,950,000 |
| 4,127,750 |
|
QUALCOMM, Inc., 3.25%, 5/20/27 | 3,370,000 |
| 3,401,422 |
|
Sensata Technologies UK Financing Co. plc, 6.25%, 2/15/26(1) | 3,000,000 |
| 3,300,000 |
|
| | 24,550,269 |
|
Software — 0.8% | | |
Activision Blizzard, Inc., 2.30%, 9/15/21 | 3,500,000 |
| 3,482,643 |
|
Microsoft Corp., 2.70%, 2/12/25 | 9,320,000 |
| 9,416,221 |
|
Microsoft Corp., 3.125%, 11/3/25 | 4,150,000 |
| 4,281,451 |
|
Microsoft Corp., 3.30%, 2/6/27 | 5,000,000 |
| 5,188,596 |
|
Microsoft Corp., 3.45%, 8/8/36 | 4,140,000 |
| 4,176,331 |
|
Microsoft Corp., 4.25%, 2/6/47 | 5,060,000 |
| 5,605,156 |
|
Oracle Corp., 3.625%, 7/15/23 | 3,070,000 |
| 3,266,045 |
|
Oracle Corp., 2.65%, 7/15/26 | 9,200,000 |
| 9,026,011 |
|
Oracle Corp., 4.30%, 7/8/34 | 2,380,000 |
| 2,615,632 |
|
Oracle Corp., 4.00%, 7/15/46 | 2,560,000 |
| 2,653,983 |
|
Quintiles IMS, Inc., 5.00%, 10/15/26(1) | 3,500,000 |
| 3,718,750 |
|
| | 53,430,819 |
|
Specialty Retail — 0.5% | | |
Ashtead Capital, Inc., 4.125%, 8/15/25(1) | 2,540,000 |
| 2,619,375 |
|
Home Depot, Inc. (The), 3.75%, 2/15/24 | 3,000,000 |
| 3,186,623 |
|
Home Depot, Inc. (The), 3.00%, 4/1/26 | 5,260,000 |
| 5,282,044 |
|
Home Depot, Inc. (The), 5.95%, 4/1/41 | 3,720,000 |
| 4,909,634 |
|
Home Depot, Inc. (The), 3.90%, 6/15/47 | 2,750,000 |
| 2,807,439 |
|
Lowe's Cos., Inc., 3.10%, 5/3/27 | 3,580,000 |
| 3,562,602 |
|
Lowe's Cos., Inc., 4.05%, 5/3/47 | 1,680,000 |
| 1,729,407 |
|
United Rentals North America, Inc., 4.625%, 7/15/23 | 4,390,000 |
| 4,598,525 |
|
| | 28,695,649 |
|
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 0.7% | | |
Apple, Inc., 2.85%, 5/6/21 | 5,520,000 |
| 5,673,830 |
|
Apple, Inc., 3.00%, 2/9/24 | 1,720,000 |
| 1,763,383 |
|
Apple, Inc., 2.50%, 2/9/25 | 7,550,000 |
| 7,467,295 |
|
Apple, Inc., 2.90%, 9/12/27 | 9,570,000 |
| 9,498,125 |
|
Dell International LLC / EMC Corp., 6.02%, 6/15/26(1) | 14,050,000 |
| 15,623,769 |
|
Seagate HDD Cayman, 4.75%, 6/1/23 | 3,200,000 |
| 3,245,328 |
|
Seagate HDD Cayman, 4.75%, 1/1/25 | 950,000 |
| 925,093 |
|
| | 44,196,823 |
|
Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods† | | |
PVH Corp., 4.50%, 12/15/22 | 2,920,000 |
| 2,993,000 |
|
Tobacco† | | |
Altria Group, Inc., 2.85%, 8/9/22 | 2,750,000 |
| 2,809,242 |
|
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.1% | | |
America Movil SAB de CV, 3.125%, 7/16/22 | 4,460,000 |
| 4,579,759 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Sprint Communications, Inc., 9.00%, 11/15/18(1) | $ | 1,335,000 |
| $ | 1,435,125 |
|
| | 6,014,884 |
|
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $2,152,952,334) | | 2,210,237,340 |
|
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES — 27.9% | | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 4.375%, 11/15/39 | 21,250,000 |
| 27,034,814 |
|
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 4.625%, 2/15/40 | 9,250,000 |
| 12,171,338 |
|
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 4.375%, 5/15/41 | 6,500,000 |
| 8,310,859 |
|
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.125%, 11/15/41 | 29,000,000 |
| 30,671,465 |
|
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.125%, 2/15/42 | 55,000,000 |
| 58,150,684 |
|
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.00%, 5/15/42 | 71,000,000 |
| 73,419,824 |
|
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.75%, 11/15/42 | 22,000,000 |
| 21,708,672 |
|
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.875%, 5/15/43 | 46,100,000 |
| 46,450,252 |
|
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.75%, 11/15/43 | 2,350,000 |
| 2,753,264 |
|
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.125%, 8/15/44 | 30,850,000 |
| 32,531,084 |
|
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.00%, 11/15/44 | 18,650,000 |
| 19,209,864 |
|
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.50%, 2/15/45 | 62,900,000 |
| 58,644,422 |
|
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.00%, 5/15/45 | 17,000,000 |
| 17,497,383 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.875%, 1/31/18 | 42,000,000 |
| 41,960,553 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.00%, 2/15/18 | 13,200,000 |
| 13,191,669 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.00%, 3/15/18(4) | 151,750,000 |
| 151,614,228 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.75%, 4/15/18 | 78,000,000 |
| 77,796,985 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.625%, 4/30/18 | 7,700,000 |
| 7,760,903 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.00%, 5/31/18 | 20,640,000 |
| 20,604,928 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.375%, 6/30/18 | 145,360,000 |
| 145,456,528 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.375%, 7/31/18 | 29,000,000 |
| 29,011,328 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.375%, 3/31/20 | 31,900,000 |
| 31,751,092 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.375%, 4/30/20 | 3,000,000 |
| 2,984,883 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.50%, 5/15/20 | 36,250,000 |
| 36,174,951 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.50%, 5/31/20 | 218,000,000 |
| 217,510,352 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.625%, 6/30/20 | 83,500,000 |
| 83,565,234 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.375%, 9/30/20 | 33,500,000 |
| 33,249,404 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.125%, 1/31/21 | 25,000,000 |
| 25,346,192 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.25%, 4/30/21 | 68,050,000 |
| 69,246,191 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.125%, 8/31/21 | 125,000,000 |
| 121,809,082 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.00%, 10/31/21 | 57,080,000 |
| 57,481,344 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.00%, 12/31/21 | 32,000,000 |
| 32,191,875 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.875%, 1/31/22 | 147,000,000 |
| 147,043,067 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.875%, 4/30/22 | 31,000,000 |
| 30,965,488 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.25%, 7/31/23 | 1,150,000 |
| 1,099,777 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.25%, 11/15/25 | 350,000 |
| 349,897 |
|
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES (Cost $1,778,140,321) | | 1,786,719,876 |
|
| | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES(5) — 25.4% | |
Adjustable-Rate U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities(2) — 3.3% | |
FHLMC, VRN, 1.79%, 10/15/17 | 1,913,519 |
| 1,976,205 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 1.85%, 10/15/17 | 3,403,592 |
| 3,516,584 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 1.91%, 10/15/17 | 2,735,041 |
| 2,818,539 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 2.01%, 10/15/17 | 2,451,956 |
| 2,539,079 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 2.07%, 10/15/17 | 4,325,348 |
| 4,384,195 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
FHLMC, VRN, 2.32%, 10/15/17 | $ | 8,199,807 |
| $ | 8,273,360 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 2.37%, 10/15/17 | 4,313,788 |
| 4,375,007 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 2.48%, 10/15/17 | 5,668,315 |
| 5,815,177 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 2.59%, 10/15/17 | 7,400,512 |
| 7,524,837 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 2.86%, 10/15/17 | 4,781,545 |
| 4,873,397 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 3.07%, 10/15/17 | 6,745,848 |
| 7,113,309 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 3.09%, 10/15/17 | 19,821,234 |
| 20,377,299 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 3.10%, 10/15/17 | 576,112 |
| 607,924 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 3.21%, 10/15/17 | 3,204,907 |
| 3,304,028 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 3.49%, 10/15/17 | 1,393,439 |
| 1,459,503 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 3.55%, 10/15/17 | 2,799,532 |
| 2,941,214 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 3.63%, 10/15/17 | 922,020 |
| 971,281 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 3.63%, 10/15/17 | 516,872 |
| 543,525 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 3.66%, 10/15/17 | 2,801,001 |
| 2,915,574 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 3.76%, 10/15/17 | 1,369,034 |
| 1,422,738 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 4.06%, 10/15/17 | 1,853,127 |
| 1,922,928 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 4.27%, 10/15/17 | 2,038,658 |
| 2,131,204 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 2.29%, 10/25/17 | 1,696,164 |
| 1,751,861 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 2.36%, 10/25/17 | 2,330,607 |
| 2,365,331 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 2.62%, 10/25/17 | 10,888,922 |
| 11,066,913 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 2.71%, 10/25/17 | 4,301,660 |
| 4,395,765 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 2.83%, 10/25/17 | 8,201,217 |
| 8,452,352 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 2.93%, 10/25/17 | 12,547,051 |
| 12,883,891 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 2.94%, 10/25/17 | 2,824,704 |
| 2,926,743 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 2.94%, 10/25/17 | 4,858,498 |
| 5,036,311 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 2.94%, 10/25/17 | 1,659,532 |
| 1,721,608 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 2.94%, 10/25/17 | 3,802,327 |
| 3,944,161 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 2.96%, 10/25/17 | 5,660,644 |
| 5,862,992 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 3.11%, 10/25/17 | 1,171,838 |
| 1,223,019 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 3.18%, 10/25/17 | 9,844,409 |
| 10,100,760 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 3.20%, 10/25/17 | 14,367,465 |
| 14,711,432 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 3.21%, 10/25/17 | 14,084,408 |
| 14,424,726 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 3.26%, 10/25/17 | 12,557,675 |
| 13,006,617 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 3.31%, 10/25/17 | 553,676 |
| 583,256 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 3.32%, 10/25/17 | 749,919 |
| 782,911 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 3.33%, 10/25/17 | 973,996 |
| 1,010,189 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 3.53%, 10/25/17 | 2,145,386 |
| 2,235,566 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 3.93%, 10/25/17 | 3,461,400 |
| 3,588,813 |
|
| | 213,882,124 |
|
Fixed-Rate U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities — 22.1% | |
FHLMC, 5.00%, 11/1/17 | 2,540 |
| 2,606 |
|
FHLMC, 4.50%, 1/1/19 | 3,045 |
| 3,115 |
|
FHLMC, 5.00%, 1/1/21 | 602,675 |
| 628,456 |
|
FHLMC, 5.00%, 4/1/21 | 124,088 |
| 128,986 |
|
FHLMC, 7.00%, 9/1/27 | 2,266 |
| 2,548 |
|
FHLMC, 6.50%, 1/1/28 | 3,534 |
| 3,934 |
|
FHLMC, 7.00%, 2/1/28 | 547 |
| 608 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
FHLMC, 6.50%, 3/1/29 | $ | 21,318 |
| $ | 23,887 |
|
FHLMC, 6.50%, 6/1/29 | 21,825 |
| 24,208 |
|
FHLMC, 7.00%, 8/1/29 | 2,175 |
| 2,359 |
|
FHLMC, 5.00%, 4/1/31 | 3,070,575 |
| 3,344,098 |
|
FHLMC, 5.00%, 5/1/31 | 4,117,736 |
| 4,498,596 |
|
FHLMC, 6.50%, 5/1/31 | 13,644 |
| 15,130 |
|
FHLMC, 6.50%, 6/1/31 | 630 |
| 699 |
|
FHLMC, 6.50%, 6/1/31 | 625 |
| 694 |
|
FHLMC, 6.50%, 6/1/31 | 1,526 |
| 1,691 |
|
FHLMC, 5.50%, 12/1/33 | 253,455 |
| 285,884 |
|
FHLMC, 6.00%, 9/1/35 | 3,985,854 |
| 4,524,102 |
|
FHLMC, 5.50%, 12/1/37 | 252,278 |
| 280,849 |
|
FHLMC, 5.50%, 1/1/38 | 509,237 |
| 568,062 |
|
FHLMC, 6.00%, 2/1/38 | 2,116,237 |
| 2,406,249 |
|
FHLMC, 5.50%, 4/1/38 | 657,012 |
| 732,242 |
|
FHLMC, 6.00%, 8/1/38 | 161,875 |
| 183,301 |
|
FHLMC, 3.00%, 2/1/43 | 18,782,540 |
| 18,958,910 |
|
FHLMC, 6.50%, 7/1/47 | 16,561 |
| 17,755 |
|
FNMA, 3.00%, 10/12/17(6) | 159,500,000 |
| 159,948,599 |
|
FNMA, 3.50%, 10/12/17(6) | 171,040,000 |
| 176,271,416 |
|
FNMA, 4.00%, 10/12/17(6) | 172,175,000 |
| 181,227,640 |
|
FNMA, 4.50%, 10/12/17(6) | 83,570,000 |
| 89,684,320 |
|
FNMA, 5.00%, 6/1/18 | 116,663 |
| 119,418 |
|
FNMA, 4.50%, 5/1/19 | 78,114 |
| 79,928 |
|
FNMA, 6.50%, 1/1/26 | 14,305 |
| 15,861 |
|
FNMA, 7.00%, 12/1/27 | 3,062 |
| 3,327 |
|
FNMA, 7.50%, 4/1/28 | 18,523 |
| 20,440 |
|
FNMA, 7.00%, 5/1/28 | 17,599 |
| 18,220 |
|
FNMA, 7.00%, 6/1/28 | 296 |
| 303 |
|
FNMA, 6.50%, 1/1/29 | 3,265 |
| 3,712 |
|
FNMA, 6.50%, 4/1/29 | 11,898 |
| 13,193 |
|
FNMA, 7.00%, 7/1/29 | 2,344 |
| 2,391 |
|
FNMA, 7.50%, 7/1/29 | 30,100 |
| 33,409 |
|
FNMA, 7.50%, 9/1/30 | 7,461 |
| 8,887 |
|
FNMA, 5.00%, 6/1/31 | 3,085,989 |
| 3,371,295 |
|
FNMA, 5.00%, 7/1/31 | 5,721,506 |
| 6,250,031 |
|
FNMA, 7.00%, 9/1/31 | 47,952 |
| 52,543 |
|
FNMA, 6.50%, 1/1/32 | 8,570 |
| 9,503 |
|
FNMA, 6.50%, 8/1/32 | 50,195 |
| 57,090 |
|
FNMA, 6.50%, 8/1/32 | 4,084 |
| 4,527 |
|
FNMA, 5.50%, 2/1/33 | 2,518,806 |
| 2,816,125 |
|
FNMA, 5.00%, 6/1/33 | 2,624,600 |
| 2,893,033 |
|
FNMA, 5.50%, 6/1/33 | 141,807 |
| 158,812 |
|
FNMA, 5.50%, 7/1/33 | 865,987 |
| 969,465 |
|
FNMA, 5.00%, 8/1/33 | 329,876 |
| 361,654 |
|
FNMA, 5.50%, 8/1/33 | 314,429 |
| 352,482 |
|
FNMA, 5.50%, 9/1/33 | 428,986 |
| 483,073 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
FNMA, 5.00%, 11/1/33 | $ | 1,657,736 |
| $ | 1,827,379 |
|
FNMA, 6.00%, 12/1/33 | 1,329,899 |
| 1,516,303 |
|
FNMA, 5.50%, 1/1/34 | 452,880 |
| 507,686 |
|
FNMA, 5.50%, 2/1/34 | 1,512,933 |
| 1,694,295 |
|
FNMA, 5.00%, 3/1/34 | 963,932 |
| 1,062,544 |
|
FNMA, 4.50%, 1/1/35 | 7,672,685 |
| 8,274,000 |
|
FNMA, 5.00%, 4/1/35 | 2,317,557 |
| 2,554,596 |
|
FNMA, 5.00%, 6/1/35 | 1,714,130 |
| 1,889,676 |
|
FNMA, 5.00%, 7/1/35 | 3,284,258 |
| 3,620,315 |
|
FNMA, 5.00%, 8/1/35 | 107,452 |
| 118,371 |
|
FNMA, 4.50%, 9/1/35 | 385,802 |
| 415,837 |
|
FNMA, 5.00%, 10/1/35 | 836,036 |
| 922,421 |
|
FNMA, 5.50%, 12/1/35 | 4,780,644 |
| 5,361,302 |
|
FNMA, 5.00%, 2/1/36 | 582,906 |
| 642,645 |
|
FNMA, 5.50%, 4/1/36 | 629,318 |
| 705,260 |
|
FNMA, 5.50%, 5/1/36 | 1,260,427 |
| 1,411,361 |
|
FNMA, 5.50%, 7/1/36 | 220,563 |
| 245,358 |
|
FNMA, 5.50%, 2/1/37 | 162,897 |
| 182,186 |
|
FNMA, 5.50%, 5/1/37 | 269,410 |
| 299,524 |
|
FNMA, 6.00%, 8/1/37 | 406,907 |
| 460,833 |
|
FNMA, 6.50%, 8/1/37 | 262,559 |
| 293,715 |
|
FNMA, 6.00%, 9/1/37 | 1,967,814 |
| 2,238,016 |
|
FNMA, 6.00%, 11/1/37 | 2,558,154 |
| 2,902,897 |
|
FNMA, 5.50%, 12/1/37 | 1,446,308 |
| 1,615,715 |
|
FNMA, 5.50%, 2/1/38 | 282,618 |
| 314,721 |
|
FNMA, 5.50%, 6/1/38 | 615,005 |
| 681,517 |
|
FNMA, 6.00%, 9/1/38 | 130,581 |
| 136,568 |
|
FNMA, 5.50%, 12/1/38 | 1,421,518 |
| 1,581,166 |
|
FNMA, 5.00%, 1/1/39 | 853,114 |
| 945,297 |
|
FNMA, 5.50%, 1/1/39 | 6,392,899 |
| 7,146,032 |
|
FNMA, 4.50%, 2/1/39 | 1,628,983 |
| 1,752,573 |
|
FNMA, 5.00%, 2/1/39 | 3,340,776 |
| 3,703,525 |
|
FNMA, 4.50%, 4/1/39 | 2,877,638 |
| 3,141,690 |
|
FNMA, 4.50%, 5/1/39 | 7,323,089 |
| 7,994,822 |
|
FNMA, 6.50%, 5/1/39 | 1,628,317 |
| 1,912,804 |
|
FNMA, 5.00%, 8/1/39 | 3,486,566 |
| 3,868,177 |
|
FNMA, 4.50%, 10/1/39 | 12,203,068 |
| 13,323,141 |
|
FNMA, 4.00%, 10/1/40 | 12,597,740 |
| 13,489,940 |
|
FNMA, 4.50%, 11/1/40 | 10,389,294 |
| 11,312,390 |
|
FNMA, 4.00%, 8/1/41 | 12,219,088 |
| 13,037,099 |
|
FNMA, 4.50%, 9/1/41 | 6,782,772 |
| 7,331,780 |
|
FNMA, 3.50%, 10/1/41 | 14,309,884 |
| 14,818,463 |
|
FNMA, 5.00%, 1/1/42 | 5,445,809 |
| 5,949,029 |
|
FNMA, 3.50%, 2/1/42 | 8,877,099 |
| 9,192,290 |
|
FNMA, 3.50%, 6/1/42 | 28,092,804 |
| 29,137,625 |
|
FNMA, 3.50%, 8/1/42 | 2,505,947 |
| 2,593,363 |
|
FNMA, 3.50%, 8/1/42 | 10,281,494 |
| 10,643,329 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
FNMA, 3.50%, 8/1/43 | $ | 8,709,879 |
| $ | 8,985,107 |
|
FNMA, 3.50%, 5/1/45 | 15,206,437 |
| 15,732,985 |
|
FNMA, 3.50%, 11/1/45 | 19,547,859 |
| 20,165,053 |
|
FNMA, 3.50%, 11/1/45 | 19,446,746 |
| 20,060,748 |
|
FNMA, 4.00%, 11/1/45 | 22,463,635 |
| 23,663,106 |
|
FNMA, 4.00%, 11/1/45 | 6,874,278 |
| 7,240,334 |
|
FNMA, 3.50%, 2/1/46 | 21,447,346 |
| 22,191,948 |
|
FNMA, 4.00%, 2/1/46 | 18,393,802 |
| 19,373,823 |
|
FNMA, 3.50%, 3/1/46 | 20,858,832 |
| 21,517,419 |
|
FNMA, 4.00%, 4/1/46 | 25,375,386 |
| 26,734,837 |
|
FNMA, 3.50%, 5/1/46 | 21,732,799 |
| 22,418,980 |
|
FNMA, 6.50%, 8/1/47 | 32,110 |
| 34,628 |
|
FNMA, 6.50%, 9/1/47 | 37,729 |
| 40,522 |
|
FNMA, 6.50%, 9/1/47 | 2,760 |
| 2,974 |
|
FNMA, 6.50%, 9/1/47 | 54,514 |
| 58,634 |
|
FNMA, 6.50%, 9/1/47 | 14,542 |
| 15,604 |
|
GNMA, 2.50%, 10/23/17(6) | 15,300,000 |
| 14,994,357 |
|
GNMA, 3.00%, 10/23/17(6) | 40,000,000 |
| 40,546,877 |
|
GNMA, 3.50%, 10/23/17(6) | 114,000,000 |
| 118,488,753 |
|
GNMA, 4.00%, 10/23/17(6) | 32,000,000 |
| 33,696,251 |
|
GNMA, 7.00%, 11/15/22 | 6,644 |
| 7,009 |
|
GNMA, 7.00%, 4/20/26 | 2,369 |
| 2,715 |
|
GNMA, 7.50%, 8/15/26 | 4,633 |
| 5,280 |
|
GNMA, 8.00%, 8/15/26 | 2,233 |
| 2,481 |
|
GNMA, 7.50%, 5/15/27 | 3,842 |
| 4,066 |
|
GNMA, 8.00%, 6/15/27 | 9,796 |
| 10,058 |
|
GNMA, 7.50%, 11/15/27 | 1,582 |
| 1,618 |
|
GNMA, 7.00%, 2/15/28 | 2,705 |
| 2,713 |
|
GNMA, 7.50%, 2/15/28 | 2,300 |
| 2,320 |
|
GNMA, 6.50%, 3/15/28 | 9,711 |
| 10,720 |
|
GNMA, 7.00%, 4/15/28 | 1,565 |
| 1,569 |
|
GNMA, 6.50%, 5/15/28 | 133 |
| 146 |
|
GNMA, 6.50%, 5/15/28 | 26,277 |
| 29,017 |
|
GNMA, 7.00%, 12/15/28 | 2,863 |
| 2,871 |
|
GNMA, 7.00%, 5/15/31 | 23,183 |
| 27,054 |
|
GNMA, 4.50%, 8/15/33 | 1,357,507 |
| 1,465,244 |
|
GNMA, 6.00%, 9/20/38 | 845,535 |
| 949,007 |
|
GNMA, 5.50%, 11/15/38 | 2,396,561 |
| 2,740,749 |
|
GNMA, 5.50%, 11/15/38 | 908,268 |
| 1,038,706 |
|
GNMA, 6.00%, 1/20/39 | 252,211 |
| 286,096 |
|
GNMA, 5.00%, 3/20/39 | 1,720,161 |
| 1,880,876 |
|
GNMA, 4.50%, 4/15/39 | 2,088,770 |
| 2,240,475 |
|
GNMA, 4.50%, 11/15/39 | 16,143,724 |
| 17,553,679 |
|
GNMA, 4.50%, 1/15/40 | 1,270,385 |
| 1,364,246 |
|
GNMA, 4.00%, 7/15/40 | 2,291,223 |
| 2,428,562 |
|
GNMA, 4.00%, 11/20/40 | 21,739,825 |
| 23,018,479 |
|
GNMA, 4.50%, 12/15/40 | 5,235,757 |
| 5,715,238 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
GNMA, 4.50%, 7/20/41 | $ | 8,309,839 |
| $ | 8,937,846 |
|
GNMA, 3.50%, 6/20/42 | 7,794,063 |
| 8,155,163 |
|
GNMA, 3.50%, 7/20/42 | 11,942,666 |
| 12,485,019 |
|
GNMA, 2.50%, 7/20/46 | 23,145,316 |
| 22,709,145 |
|
GNMA, 2.50%, 8/20/46 | 14,393,526 |
| 14,122,532 |
|
| | 1,409,802,881 |
|
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $1,623,177,472) | 1,623,685,005 |
|
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS(5) — 8.6% | | |
Private Sponsor Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 4.9% | | |
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-4, Class 4A1, VRN, 3.33%, 10/2/17(2) | 2,646,352 |
| 2,667,683 |
|
Agate Bay Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2014-1, Class 1A6, VRN, 3.50%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | 7,416,101 |
| 7,544,327 |
|
Agate Bay Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2016-2, Class A3, VRN, 3.50%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | 11,003,763 |
| 11,240,442 |
|
Agate Bay Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2016-3, Class A3, VRN, 3.50%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | 16,280,934 |
| 16,665,464 |
|
Agate Bay Mortgage Trust, Series 2014-2, Class A14, VRN, 3.75%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | 12,252,485 |
| 12,629,632 |
|
Banc of America Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-E, Class 2A6 SEQ, VRN, 3.84%, 10/2/17(2) | 1,849,759 |
| 1,846,189 |
|
Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-12, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.46%, 10/2/17(2) | 2,688,679 |
| 2,696,011 |
|
Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-8, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.60%, 10/2/17(2) | 2,434,469 |
| 2,379,372 |
|
Citicorp Mortgage Securities, Inc., Series 2007-8, Class 1A3, 6.00%, 9/25/37 | 891,116 |
| 924,244 |
|
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2004-UST1, Class A4, VRN, 3.31%, 10/2/17(2) | 3,014,606 |
| 2,939,091 |
|
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2004-UST1, Class A5, VRN, 3.01%, 10/2/17(2) | 8,646,463 |
| 8,573,144 |
|
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2005-4, Class A, VRN, 3.55%, 10/2/17(2) | 1,128,516 |
| 1,121,658 |
|
Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Series 2004-4, Class A19, 5.25%, 5/25/34 | 1,774,399 |
| 1,812,460 |
|
Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Series 2004-5, Class 2A4, 5.50%, 5/25/34 | 650,076 |
| 659,676 |
|
Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Series 2005-17, Class 1A11, 5.50%, 9/25/35 | 81,718 |
| 79,562 |
|
Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2004-AR6, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.50%, 10/2/17(2) | 1,058,146 |
| 1,066,455 |
|
Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-HL1, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 3.50%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | 10,368,367 |
| 10,626,202 |
|
First Horizon Alternative Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2004-AA4, Class A1, VRN, 3.30%, 10/2/17(2) | 6,341,240 |
| 6,347,566 |
|
First Horizon Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Series 2005-AR3, Class 4A1, VRN, 3.34%, 10/2/17(2) | 1,809,843 |
| 1,793,242 |
|
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-7, Class 3A1, VRN, 3.21%, 10/2/17(2) | 2,436,078 |
| 2,415,592 |
|
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-AR5, Class 3A3, VRN, 3.56%, 10/2/17(2) | 2,933,623 |
| 2,962,808 |
|
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-AR1, Class 3A1, VRN, 3.37%, 10/2/17(2) | 3,873,306 |
| 3,902,577 |
|
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-AR6, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.20%, 10/2/17(2) | 8,033,478 |
| 8,210,935 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-AR6, Class 3A1, VRN, 3.25%, 10/2/17(2) | $ | 6,419,820 |
| $ | 6,468,442 |
|
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-AR6, Class 4A5, VRN, 3.52%, 10/2/17(2) | 2,827,591 |
| 2,861,585 |
|
JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-A4, Class 1A1, VRN, 3.46%, 10/2/17(2) | 1,524,996 |
| 1,530,426 |
|
JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-A4, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.66%, 10/2/17(2) | 2,356,525 |
| 2,360,732 |
|
JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-A6, Class 7A1, VRN, 3.60%, 10/2/17(2) | 2,454,066 |
| 2,387,447 |
|
JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-A3, Class 7A1, VRN, 3.58%, 10/2/17(2) | 1,832,163 |
| 1,858,117 |
|
JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2013-1, Class 2A2 SEQ, VRN, 2.50%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | 1,986,351 |
| 1,989,533 |
|
JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-4, Class A3, VRN, 3.50%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | 8,719,896 |
| 8,919,715 |
|
JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-1, Class A2, VRN, 3.50%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | 12,607,745 |
| 12,887,790 |
|
MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust, Series 2004-13, Class 3A7, VRN, 3.44%, 10/2/17(2) | 1,511,650 |
| 1,554,453 |
|
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Series 2005-3, Class 2A, VRN, 3.20%, 10/25/17(2) | 2,894,073 |
| 2,866,793 |
|
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Series 2005-A2, Class A1, VRN, 2.97%, 10/2/17(2) | 3,070,730 |
| 3,043,890 |
|
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Series 2005-A2, Class A2, VRN, 2.97%, 10/2/17(2) | 1,535,365 |
| 1,573,258 |
|
Mill City Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2017-2, Class A1, VRN, 2.75%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | 10,329,776 |
| 10,409,416 |
|
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2017-2A, Class A3, VRN, 4.00%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | 10,212,205 |
| 10,743,089 |
|
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2017-5A, Class A1, VRN, 2.74%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.50%(1) | 11,264,312 |
| 11,631,901 |
|
PHHMC Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-6, Class A1, VRN, 5.88%, 10/2/17(2) | 310,400 |
| 318,558 |
|
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2012-1, Class 1A1, VRN, 2.87%, 10/2/17(2) | 385,432 |
| 388,556 |
|
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2013-12, Class A1 SEQ, 4.00%, 12/25/43(1) | 1,438,996 |
| 1,506,904 |
|
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-1, Class A1, VRN, 3.50%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | 8,394,467 |
| 8,580,926 |
|
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-4, Class A4 SEQ, VRN, 3.50%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | 11,950,604 |
| 12,287,476 |
|
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-5, Class A4 SEQ, VRN, 3.50%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | 10,733,915 |
| 11,025,169 |
|
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-CH1, Class A1, VRN, 4.00%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | 12,000,000 |
| 12,320,485 |
|
Sofi Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-1A, Class 1A4 SEQ, VRN, 3.00%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | 4,918,389 |
| 4,836,110 |
|
Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-6, Class 3A2, VRN, 3.36%, 10/2/17(2) | 559,588 |
| 585,047 |
|
Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-8, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.33%, 10/2/17(2) | 3,999,631 |
| 4,020,887 |
|
Thornburg Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2004-3, Class A, VRN, 1.98%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.74% | 5,772,486 |
| 5,514,819 |
|
Towd Point Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-1, Class A1, VRN, 3.50%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | 6,742,239 |
| 6,904,987 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-S11, Class 3A5, 5.95%, 11/25/33 | $ | 844,460 |
| $ | 889,249 |
|
WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-AR3, Class A1, VRN, 3.06%, 10/2/17(2) | 3,726,779 |
| 3,675,615 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2004-A, Class A1, VRN, 3.18%, 10/2/17(2) | 764,030 |
| 777,611 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2004-DD, Class 2A6, VRN, 3.12%, 10/2/17(2) | 2,073,959 |
| 2,135,660 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2004-H, Class A1, VRN, 3.35%, 10/2/17(2) | 4,068,919 |
| 4,142,575 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2004-S, Class A1, VRN, 3.40%, 10/2/17(2) | 2,290,258 |
| 2,343,826 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2004-Z, Class 2A2, VRN, 3.01%, 10/2/17(2) | 3,899,292 |
| 3,980,538 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-9, Class 1A11, 5.50%, 10/25/35 | 1,532,716 |
| 1,539,059 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-9, Class 2A6, 5.25%, 10/25/35 | 1,520,363 |
| 1,565,183 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-AR10, Class 1A1, VRN, 3.33%, 10/2/17(2) | 3,523,282 |
| 3,708,350 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-AR10, Class 2A17, VRN, 3.30%, 10/2/17(2) | 1,091,565 |
| 1,122,024 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-AR12, Class 2A6, VRN, 3.26%, 10/2/17(2) | 2,337,375 |
| 2,365,990 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-AR13, Class A1, VRN, 1.54%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.30% | 6,920,092 |
| 6,601,769 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-AR7, Class 1A1, VRN, 3.34%, 10/2/17(2) | 2,178,133 |
| 2,195,402 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-10, Class A4 SEQ, 6.00%, 8/25/36 | 2,601,020 |
| 2,603,879 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-13, Class A5, 6.00%, 10/25/36 | 2,453,888 |
| 2,437,897 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-9, Class 1A9 SEQ, 6.00%, 8/25/36 | 974,688 |
| 974,054 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR15, Class A1, VRN, 3.58%, 10/2/17(2) | 788,586 |
| 773,677 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-13, Class A1, 6.00%, 9/25/37 | 1,094,305 |
| 1,105,017 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-14, Class 2A2, 5.50%, 10/25/22 | 998,023 |
| 1,024,091 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-16, Class 1A1, 6.00%, 12/28/37 | 813,232 |
| 851,892 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-AR10, Class 1A1, VRN, 6.00%, 10/2/17(2) | 2,002,350 |
| 1,932,184 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2008-1, Class 4A1, 5.75%, 2/25/38 | 1,711,948 |
| 1,807,430 |
|
| | 313,033,815 |
|
U.S. Government Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 3.7% | |
FHLMC, Series 2016-DNA4, Class M2, VRN, 2.54%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.30% | 16,145,000 |
| 16,351,664 |
|
FHLMC, Series 2016-HQA3, Class M2, VRN, 2.59%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.35% | 14,249,000 |
| 14,430,749 |
|
FHLMC, Series 2017-DNA2, Class M1, VRN, 2.44%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.20% | 19,745,592 |
| 19,976,472 |
|
FHLMC, Series 2017-HQA2, Class M1, VRN, 2.04%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.80% | 14,724,886 |
| 14,760,226 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
FHLMC, Series 3397, Class GF, VRN, 1.73%, 10/16/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.50% | $ | 1,153,233 |
| $ | 1,160,225 |
|
FHLMC, Series KF29, Class A, VRN, 1.59%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.36% | 35,896,494 |
| 35,959,442 |
|
FHLMC, Series KF31, Class A, VRN, 1.60%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.37% | 37,800,000 |
| 37,867,639 |
|
FHLMC, Series KF32, Class A, VRN, 1.60%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.37% | 32,873,174 |
| 32,957,994 |
|
FNMA, Series 1989-35, Class G SEQ, 9.50%, 7/25/19 | 741 |
| 775 |
|
FNMA, Series 2006-43, Class FM, VRN, 1.54%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.30% | 1,330,520 |
| 1,329,230 |
|
FNMA, Series 2007-36, Class FB, VRN, 1.64%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.40% | 2,968,068 |
| 2,977,982 |
|
FNMA, Series 2014-C02, Class 1M2, VRN, 3.84%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 2.60% | 5,535,000 |
| 5,771,984 |
|
FNMA, Series 2014-C02, Class 2M2, VRN, 3.84%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 2.60% | 8,492,488 |
| 8,797,635 |
|
FNMA, Series 2016-C04, Class 1M1, VRN, 2.69%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.45% | 9,207,540 |
| 9,294,840 |
|
FNMA, Series 2016-C05, Class 2M1, VRN, 2.59%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.35% | 5,877,699 |
| 5,910,048 |
|
FNMA, Series 2017-C01, Class 1M1, VRN, 2.54%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.30% | 10,756,074 |
| 10,860,477 |
|
FNMA, Series 2017-C03, Class 1M1, VRN, 2.19%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.95% | 13,626,613 |
| 13,695,381 |
|
GNMA, Series 2007-5, Class FA, VRN, 1.38%, 10/20/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.14% | 2,486,631 |
| 2,478,820 |
|
| | 234,581,583 |
|
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS (Cost $544,001,070) | | 547,615,398 |
|
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES(5) — 5.8% | | |
Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC, Series 2012-3A, Class A SEQ, 2.10%, 3/20/19(1) | 17,000,000 |
| 17,017,869 |
|
Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC, Series 2014-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.46%, 7/20/20(1) | 23,175,000 |
| 23,255,248 |
|
BRE Grand Islander Timeshare Issuer LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.94%, 5/25/29(1) | 10,794,359 |
| 10,822,312 |
|
Citibank Credit Card Issuance Trust, Series 2017-A5, Class A5, VRN, 1.86%, 10/23/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.62% | 23,800,000 |
| 24,078,098 |
|
Colony American Homes, Series 2014-2A, Class A, VRN, 2.19%, 10/17/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.95%(1) | 10,417,710 |
| 10,440,177 |
|
Colony Starwood Homes, Series 2016-2A, Class A, VRN, 2.48%, 10/17/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.25%(1) | 24,194,529 |
| 24,415,933 |
|
Enterprise Fleet Financing LLC, Series 2015-2, Class A2 SEQ, 1.59%, 2/22/21(1) | 5,547,365 |
| 5,546,085 |
|
Enterprise Fleet Financing LLC, Series 2016-1, Class A2 SEQ, 1.83%, 9/20/21(1) | 7,165,213 |
| 7,171,586 |
|
Enterprise Fleet Financing LLC, Series 2017-1, Class A2 SEQ, 2.13%, 7/20/22(1) | 11,500,000 |
| 11,533,835 |
|
Enterprise Fleet Financing LLC, Series 2017-2, Class A2 SEQ, 1.97%, 1/20/23(1) | 25,325,000 |
| 25,332,605 |
|
Hertz Fleet Lease Funding LP, Series 2014-1, Class A, VRN, 1.64%, 10/10/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.40%(1) | 91,581 |
| 91,579 |
|
Hertz Fleet Lease Funding LP, Series 2016-1, Class A1, VRN, 2.34%, 10/10/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.10%(1) | 9,316,107 |
| 9,347,385 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Hertz Vehicle Financing LLC, Series 2013-1A, Class A2 SEQ, 1.83%, 8/25/19(1) | $ | 12,625,000 |
| $ | 12,581,124 |
|
Hilton Grand Vacations Trust, Series 2013-A, Class A SEQ, 2.28%, 1/25/26(1) | 1,506,681 |
| 1,501,522 |
|
Hilton Grand Vacations Trust, Series 2014-AA, Class A SEQ, 1.77%, 11/25/26(1) | 4,665,991 |
| 4,614,011 |
|
Hilton Grand Vacations Trust, Series 2017-AA, Class A SEQ, 2.66%, 12/26/28(1) | 8,797,556 |
| 8,810,427 |
|
Honda Auto Receivables Owner Trust, Series 2017-1, Class A2 SEQ, 1.42%, 7/22/19 | 14,888,034 |
| 14,883,341 |
|
Hyundai Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2017-A, Class A2A SEQ, 1.48%, 2/18/20 | 26,450,000 |
| 26,471,520 |
|
Invitation Homes Trust, Series 2014-SFR3, Class A, VRN, 2.43%, 10/17/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.20%(1) | 1,593,000 |
| 1,594,766 |
|
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2013-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.15%, 4/22/30(1) | 3,690,096 |
| 3,670,599 |
|
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2014-1A, Class A, 2.25%, 9/22/31(1) | 5,904,307 |
| 5,861,170 |
|
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2015-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.52%, 12/20/32(1) | 4,548,186 |
| 4,536,692 |
|
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2016-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.25%, 12/20/33(1) | 8,393,093 |
| 8,272,371 |
|
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2017-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.42%, 12/20/34(1) | 19,525,002 |
| 19,503,975 |
|
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2016-SFR2, Class A, VRN, 2.63%, 10/17/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.40%(1) | 10,035,000 |
| 10,189,401 |
|
Sierra Receivables Funding Co. LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.91%, 3/20/34(1) | 12,397,557 |
| 12,479,768 |
|
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2014-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.07%, 3/20/30(1) | 5,242,422 |
| 5,235,838 |
|
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2015-1A, Class A, 2.40%, 3/22/32(1) | 2,917,674 |
| 2,917,023 |
|
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2016-1A, Class A SEQ, 3.08%, 3/21/33(1) | 7,969,535 |
| 8,040,720 |
|
Towd Point Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-2, Class A1, VRN, 2.75%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | 11,583,783 |
| 11,658,917 |
|
US Airways Pass-Through Trust, Series 2013-1, Class A, 3.95%, 5/15/27 | 2,641,396 |
| 2,763,692 |
|
VSE VOI Mortgage LLC, Series 2016-A, Class A SEQ, 2.54%, 7/20/33(1) | 14,174,575 |
| 14,102,870 |
|
VSE VOI Mortgage LLC, Series 2017-A, Class A SEQ, 2.33%, 3/20/35(1) | 21,325,000 |
| 21,224,777 |
|
TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $369,276,918) | | 369,967,236 |
|
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES(5) — 4.8% | | |
Bank of America Merrill Lynch Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2014-ICTS, Class A, VRN, 2.03%, 10/15/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.80%(1) | 11,275,000 |
| 11,289,324 |
|
Bank of America Merrill Lynch Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2015-200P, Class B, 3.49%, 4/14/33(1) | 14,570,000 |
| 14,863,545 |
|
BB-UBS Trust, Series 2012-SHOW, Class A SEQ, 3.43%, 11/5/36(1) | 14,475,000 |
| 14,840,349 |
|
CD Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-CD1, Class A4 SEQ, 2.72%, 8/10/49 | 5,920,000 |
| 5,775,383 |
|
Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2014-CR15, Class AM SEQ, VRN, 4.43%, 10/2/17(2) | 10,691,000 |
| 11,456,814 |
|
Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2014-CR15, Class B, VRN, 4.86%, 10/2/17(2) | 10,000,000 |
| 10,778,628 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2014-LC17, Class AM, VRN, 4.19%, 10/2/17(2) | $ | 10,000,000 |
| $ | 10,592,589 |
|
Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2014-UBS5, Class AM, VRN, 4.19%, 10/2/17(2) | 14,000,000 |
| 14,772,149 |
|
Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2015-CR22, Class AM, VRN, 3.60%, 10/2/17(2) | 15,000,000 |
| 15,236,097 |
|
Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2016-CR28, Class B, VRN, 4.80%, 10/2/17(2) | 10,000,000 |
| 10,593,258 |
|
Core Industrial Trust, Series 2015-CALW, Class C, 3.56%, 2/10/34(1) | 8,000,000 |
| 8,183,750 |
|
Core Industrial Trust, Series 2015-WEST, Class A SEQ, 3.29%, 2/10/37(1) | 17,000,000 |
| 17,322,385 |
|
DBCG Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-BBG, Class A, VRN, 1.93%, 10/16/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.70%(1) | 24,550,000 |
| 24,619,992 |
|
GS Mortgage Securities Corp. II, Series 2015-GC28, Class AS, 3.76%, 2/10/48 | 9,000,000 |
| 9,209,819 |
|
Hudson Yards Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-10HY, Class A SEQ, 2.84%, 8/10/38(1) | 7,800,000 |
| 7,633,564 |
|
Irvine Core Office Trust, Series 2013-IRV, Class A2 SEQ, VRN, 3.28%, 10/10/17(1)(2) | 15,252,000 |
| 15,631,337 |
|
JPMBB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2014-C21, Class B, VRN, 4.34%, 10/2/17(2) | 12,185,000 |
| 12,523,423 |
|
JPMDB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2017-C5, Class A4, 3.41%, 3/15/50 | 17,970,000 |
| 18,500,181 |
|
JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2013-C16, Class AS, 4.52%, 12/15/46 | 6,800,000 |
| 7,315,870 |
|
JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2014-CBM, Class A, VRN, 2.13%, 10/15/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.90%(1) | 12,500,000 |
| 12,510,145 |
|
JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2016-JP2, Class A4, 2.82%, 8/15/49 | 15,000,000 |
| 14,759,623 |
|
JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2016-JP2, Class AS SEQ, 3.06%, 8/15/49 | 4,500,000 |
| 4,392,122 |
|
JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2016-JP3, Class AS, 3.14%, 8/15/49 | 12,575,000 |
| 12,349,134 |
|
Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, Series 2014-CPT, Class C, VRN, 3.56%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | 10,160,000 |
| 10,358,065 |
|
UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-C1, Class A3, 3.20%, 6/15/50 | 13,170,000 |
| 13,285,878 |
|
TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $307,772,143) | | 308,793,424 |
|
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY SECURITIES — 1.5% | | |
FNMA, 2.125%, 4/24/26 | 4,540,000 |
| 4,435,698 |
|
FNMA, 6.625%, 11/15/30 | 67,150,000 |
| 95,106,694 |
|
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY SECURITIES (Cost $95,515,360) | | 99,542,392 |
|
MUNICIPAL SECURITIES — 1.3% | | |
Bay Area Toll Authority Rev., 6.92%, 4/1/40 | 4,189,000 |
| 5,960,947 |
|
City Public Service Board of San Antonio Rev., 5.99%, 2/1/39 | 1,700,000 |
| 2,274,872 |
|
Los Angeles Community College District GO, 6.75%, 8/1/49 | 1,600,000 |
| 2,439,536 |
|
Los Angeles Unified School District GO, 5.98%, 5/1/27 | 1,000,000 |
| 1,238,620 |
|
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Rev., 6.69%, 11/15/40 | 2,235,000 |
| 3,094,156 |
|
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Rev., 6.81%, 11/15/40 | 2,070,000 |
| 2,910,006 |
|
Missouri Highway & Transportation Commission Rev., 5.45%, 5/1/33 | 2,050,000 |
| 2,445,425 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
New Jersey Turnpike Authority Rev., 7.41%, 1/1/40 | $ | 1,180,000 |
| $ | 1,781,871 |
|
New Jersey Turnpike Authority Rev., 7.10%, 1/1/41 | 1,000,000 |
| 1,464,060 |
|
Ohio Water Development Authority Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Rev., 4.88%, 12/1/34 | 4,330,000 |
| 5,024,662 |
|
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Rev., 5.56%, 12/1/49 | 1,385,000 |
| 1,801,123 |
|
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Rev., 4.93%, 10/1/51 | 2,750,000 |
| 3,310,148 |
|
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Rev., 4.46%, 10/1/62 | 1,000,000 |
| 1,120,050 |
|
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey Rev., 5.67%, 5/1/40 | 4,715,000 |
| 5,677,567 |
|
Sacramento Municipal Utility District Electric Rev., 6.16%, 5/15/36 | 2,385,000 |
| 3,051,369 |
|
Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement & Power District Rev., 4.84%, 1/1/41 | 2,620,000 |
| 3,129,538 |
|
San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Rev., 5.59%, 7/1/43 | 1,315,000 |
| 1,455,350 |
|
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Water Rev., 6.00%, 11/1/40 | 2,375,000 |
| 3,032,471 |
|
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Water Rev., 6.95%, 11/1/50 | 1,135,000 |
| 1,681,253 |
|
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Rev., 5.88%, 4/1/32 | 2,990,000 |
| 3,673,454 |
|
State of California GO, 6.65%, 3/1/22 | 1,660,000 |
| 1,926,662 |
|
State of California GO, 7.55%, 4/1/39 | 4,325,000 |
| 6,667,982 |
|
State of California GO, 7.30%, 10/1/39 | 3,660,000 |
| 5,378,663 |
|
State of California GO, (Building Bonds), 7.60%, 11/1/40 | 1,055,000 |
| 1,652,119 |
|
State of Illinois GO, 5.10%, 6/1/33 | 4,462,000 |
| 4,520,988 |
|
State of Kansas Department of Transportation Rev., 4.60%, 9/1/35 | 1,665,000 |
| 1,904,294 |
|
State of Oregon Department of Transportation Rev., Series 2010 A, (Building Bonds), 5.83%, 11/15/34 | 1,420,000 |
| 1,821,661 |
|
University of California Rev., 5.95%, 5/15/45 | 1,630,000 |
| 2,106,938 |
|
TOTAL MUNICIPAL SECURITIES (Cost $69,122,511) | | 82,545,785 |
|
SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES — 0.8% | | |
Chile — 0.1% | | |
Chile Government International Bond, 3.25%, 9/14/21 | 1,580,000 |
| 1,649,172 |
|
Chile Government International Bond, 3.625%, 10/30/42 | 1,500,000 |
| 1,492,530 |
|
| | 3,141,702 |
|
Colombia — 0.1% | | |
Colombia Government International Bond, 4.375%, 7/12/21 | 2,810,000 |
| 3,005,295 |
|
Colombia Government International Bond, 7.375%, 9/18/37 | 1,500,000 |
| 1,986,000 |
|
Colombia Government International Bond, 6.125%, 1/18/41 | 1,200,000 |
| 1,414,200 |
|
| | 6,405,495 |
|
Italy† | | |
Republic of Italy Government International Bond, 6.875%, 9/27/23 | 1,920,000 |
| 2,306,112 |
|
Mexico — 0.2% | | |
Mexico Government International Bond, 4.15%, 3/28/27 | 13,000,000 |
| 13,679,900 |
|
Mexico Government International Bond, MTN, 4.75%, 3/8/44 | 2,130,000 |
| 2,200,290 |
|
| | 15,880,190 |
|
Panama — 0.1% | | |
Panama Government International Bond, 6.70%, 1/26/36 | 2,700,000 |
| 3,584,250 |
|
Peru — 0.1% | | |
Peruvian Government International Bond, 6.55%, 3/14/37 | 680,000 |
| 918,000 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Peruvian Government International Bond, 5.625%, 11/18/50 | $ | 2,640,000 |
| $ | 3,339,600 |
|
| | 4,257,600 |
|
Philippines — 0.1% | | |
Philippine Government International Bond, 4.00%, 1/15/21 | 4,170,000 |
| 4,433,131 |
|
Philippine Government International Bond, 6.375%, 10/23/34 | 2,840,000 |
| 3,828,244 |
|
| | 8,261,375 |
|
Poland — 0.1% | | |
Republic of Poland Government International Bond, 3.00%, 3/17/23 | 1,290,000 |
| 1,322,340 |
|
Republic of Poland Government International Bond, 5.125%, 4/21/21 | 2,400,000 |
| 2,634,240 |
|
| | 3,956,580 |
|
South Africa† | | |
Republic of South Africa Government International Bond, 4.67%, 1/17/24 | 1,500,000 |
| 1,537,668 |
|
Uruguay† | | |
Uruguay Government International Bond, 4.375%, 10/27/27 | 980,000 |
| 1,058,033 |
|
Uruguay Government International Bond, 4.125%, 11/20/45 | 1,630,000 |
| 1,586,805 |
|
| | 2,644,838 |
|
TOTAL SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES (Cost $48,593,518) | | 51,975,810 |
|
TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS — 2.1% | | |
Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Notes, 0.61%, 10/2/17(7) | 43,000,000 |
| 43,000,000 |
|
Repurchase Agreement, BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 0.125% - 3.875%, 6/30/18 - 11/15/46, valued at $71,872,376), 0.95%, 10/2/17 in a joint trading account at 0.95%, dated 9/29/17, due 10/2/17 (Delivery value $70,480,021) | | 70,474,442 |
|
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class | 19,061,004 |
| 19,061,004 |
|
TOTAL TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS (Cost $132,534,729) | | 132,535,446 |
|
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 112.8% (Cost $7,121,086,376) | | 7,213,617,712 |
|
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES(8) — (12.8)% | | (818,831,582 | ) |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 6,394,786,130 |
|
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FUTURES CONTRACTS PURCHASED |
Reference Entity | Contracts | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Underlying Contract Value | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
U.S. Treasury 2-Year Notes | 452 |
| December 2017 | USD | 90,400,000 |
| $ | 97,497,813 |
| $ | (304,704 | ) |
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Notes | 2,271 |
| December 2017 | USD | 227,100,000 |
| 266,842,500 |
| (2,293,851 | ) |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Notes | 1,908 |
| December 2017 | USD | 190,800,000 |
| 239,096,250 |
| (3,398,911 | ) |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Ultra Notes | 1,433 |
| December 2017 | USD | 143,300,000 |
| 192,492,203 |
| (3,451,380 | ) |
| | | | | $ | 795,928,766 |
| $ | (9,448,846 | ) |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
FUTURES CONTRACTS SOLD |
Reference Entity | Contracts | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Underlying Contract Value | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
Euro-Bobl 5-Year Bonds | 1,849 |
| December 2017 | EUR | 184,900,000 |
| $ | 286,672,088 |
| $ | 747,453 |
|
Euro-Bund 10-Year Bonds | 695 |
| December 2017 | EUR | 69,500,000 |
| 132,256,957 |
| 655,946 |
|
U.K. Gilt 10-Year Bonds | 862 |
| December 2017 | GBP | 86,200,000 |
| 143,091,244 |
| 3,902,840 |
|
| | | | | $ | 562,020,289 |
| $ | 5,306,239 |
|
|
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CENTRALLY CLEARED CREDIT DEFAULT SWAP AGREEMENTS |
Reference Entity | Type* | Fixed Rate Received (Paid) | Termination Date | Notional Amount | Premiums Paid (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Value** |
Markit CDX North America Investment Grade Index Series 29 | Sell | 1.00% | 12/20/22 | $ | 25,000,000 |
| $ | 493,583 |
| $ | 56,027 |
| $ | 549,610 |
|
*The maximum potential amount the fund could be required to deliver as a seller of credit protection if a credit event occurs as defined under the terms of the agreement is the notional amount. The maximum potential amount may be partially offset by any recovery values of the reference entities and upfront payments received upon entering into the agreement.
**The value for credit default swap agreements serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood of an expected liability or profit at the period end. Increasing values in absolute terms when compared to the notional amount of the credit default swap agreement represent a deterioration of the referenced entity's credit soundness and an increased likelihood or risk of a credit event occurring as defined in the agreement.
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INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENTS |
Counterparty | Floating Rate Index | Pay/Receive Floating Rate Index | Fixed Rate | Termination Date | Notional Amount | Value* |
Barclays Bank plc | BZDIOVRA | Receive | 7.51% | 1/2/19 | BRL | 1,702,912,036 |
| (1,513,294 | ) |
Barclays Bank plc | BZDIOVRA | Receive | 8.03% | 1/2/19 | BRL | 1,597,046,170 |
| $ | (4,314,695 | ) |
Barclays Bank plc | BZDIOVRA | Pay | 9.82% | 1/2/23 | BRL | 414,334,019 |
| 4,041,537 |
|
| | | | | | | $ | (1,786,452 | ) |
*Amount represents value and unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
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CENTRALLY CLEARED TOTAL RETURN SWAP AGREEMENTS |
Floating Rate Index | Pay/Receive Floating Rate Index | Fixed Rate | Termination Date | Notional Amount | Premiums Paid (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Value |
CPURNSA | Receive | 2.17% | 5/10/27 | $ | 5,000,000 |
| $ | 532 |
| $ | (44,282 | ) | $ | (43,750 | ) |
CPURNSA | Receive | 2.12% | 5/24/27 | $ | 20,000,000 |
| 690 |
| (54,742 | ) | (54,052 | ) |
| | | | | $ | 1,222 |
| $ | (99,024 | ) | $ | (97,802 | ) |
|
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TOTAL RETURN SWAP AGREEMENTS |
Counterparty | Floating Rate Index | Pay/Receive Floating Rate Index | Fixed Rate | Termination Date | Notional Amount | Value* |
Bank of America N.A. | CPURNSA | Receive | 2.26% | 11/15/26 | $ | 20,000,000 |
| $ | (337,116 | ) |
Bank of America N.A. | CPURNSA | Receive | 2.29% | 11/16/26 | $ | 20,000,000 |
| (389,920 | ) |
Bank of America N.A. | CPURNSA | Receive | 2.28% | 11/21/26 | $ | 20,000,000 |
| (369,455 | ) |
Barclays Bank plc | CPURNSA | Receive | 2.25% | 11/15/26 | $ | 25,000,000 |
| (390,750 | ) |
Barclays Bank plc | CPURNSA | Receive | 2.28% | 11/16/26 | $ | 25,000,000 |
| (472,039 | ) |
Barclays Bank plc | CPURNSA | Receive | 2.26% | 11/21/26 | $ | 25,000,000 |
| (429,869 | ) |
Goldman Sachs & Co. | CPURNSA | Receive | 2.25% | 11/15/26 | $ | 13,000,000 |
| (199,209 | ) |
Goldman Sachs & Co. | CPURNSA | Receive | 2.28% | 11/16/26 | $ | 13,000,000 |
| (246,791 | ) |
Goldman Sachs & Co. | CPURNSA | Receive | 2.28% | 11/21/26 | $ | 19,300,000 |
| (366,398 | ) |
| | | | | | $ | (3,201,547 | ) |
*Amount represents value and unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
BRL | - | Brazilian Real |
BZDIOVRA | - | Brazil Interbank Deposit Rate |
CDX | - | Credit Derivatives Indexes |
CPURNSA | - | U.S. Consumer Price Index Urban Consumers Not Seasonally Adjusted Index |
EUR | - | Euro |
FHLMC | - | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation |
FNMA | - | Federal National Mortgage Association |
GBP | - | British Pound |
GNMA | - | Government National Mortgage Association |
GO | - | General Obligation |
LIBOR | - | London Interbank Offered Rate |
MTN | - | Medium Term Note |
resets | - | The frequency with which a security’s coupon changes, based on current market conditions or an underlying index. |
SEQ | - | Sequential Payer |
USD | - | United States Dollar |
VRN | - | Variable Rate Note. Interest reset date is indicated. Rate shown is effective at the period end. |
† Category is less than 0.05% of total net assets.
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(1) | Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be sold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional investors. The aggregate value of these securities at the period end was $804,564,967, which represented 12.6% of total net assets. |
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(2) | The interest rate resets periodically based on the weighted average coupons of the underlying mortgage-related or asset-backed obligations. |
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(3) | When-issued security. The issue price and yield are fixed on the date of the commitment, but payment and delivery are scheduled for a future date. |
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(4) | Security, or a portion thereof, has been pledged at the custodian bank or with a broker for margin requirements on forward commitments, futures contracts and/or swap agreements. At the period end, the aggregate value of securities pledged was $23,273,905. |
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(5) | Final maturity date indicated, unless otherwise noted. |
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(6) | Forward commitment. Settlement date is indicated. |
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(7) | The rate indicated is the yield to maturity at purchase. |
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(8) | Amount relates primarily to payable for investments purchased, but not settled, at period end. |
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(9) | Coupon rate adjusts periodically based upon a predetermined schedule. Interest reset date is indicated. Rate shown is effective at the period end. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED) | |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (cost of $7,121,086,376) | $ | 7,213,617,712 |
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Foreign currency holdings, at value (cost of $323,751) | 324,632 |
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Receivable for investments sold | 6,231,051 |
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Receivable for capital shares sold | 6,853,589 |
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Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements | 12,839 |
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Swap agreements, at value | 4,041,537 |
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Interest receivable | 37,614,719 |
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| 7,268,696,079 |
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Liabilities | |
Payable for investments purchased | 854,817,526 |
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Payable for capital shares redeemed | 5,381,718 |
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Payable for variation margin on futures contracts | 1,654,551 |
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Payable for variation margin on swap agreements | 46,552 |
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Swap agreements, at value | 9,029,536 |
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Accrued management fees | 2,565,934 |
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Distribution and service fees payable | 113,349 |
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Dividends payable | 300,783 |
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| 873,909,949 |
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Net Assets | $ | 6,394,786,130 |
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Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital paid in | $ | 6,308,090,842 |
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Distributions in excess of net investment income | (3,900,772 | ) |
Undistributed net realized gain | 7,237,409 |
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Net unrealized appreciation | 83,358,651 |
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| $ | 6,394,786,130 |
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| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share |
Investor Class | $2,861,952,783 | 264,748,609 |
| $10.81 |
I Class | $2,284,624,573 | 211,307,408 |
| $10.81 |
Y Class | $612,762,445 | 56,672,280 |
| $10.81 |
A Class | $293,279,540 | 27,122,744 |
| $10.81* |
C Class | $56,133,468 | 5,191,475 |
| $10.81 |
R Class | $13,553,203 | 1,253,417 |
| $10.81 |
R5 Class | $212,978 | 19,698 |
| $10.81 |
R6 Class | $272,267,140 | 25,174,320 |
| $10.82 |
*Maximum offering price $11.32 (net asset value divided by 0.955).
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED) | |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Interest | $ | 86,685,064 |
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Expenses: | |
Management fees | 15,994,218 |
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Distribution and service fees: | |
A Class | 409,761 |
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C Class | 305,743 |
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R Class | 34,757 |
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Trustees' fees and expenses | 218,499 |
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Other expenses | 27,709 |
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| 16,990,687 |
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Net investment income (loss) | 69,694,377 |
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Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investment transactions | 23,916,007 |
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Forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | (2,994,708 | ) |
Futures contract transactions | 2,920,159 |
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Swap agreement transactions | 1,025,588 |
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Foreign currency translation transactions | 129,918 |
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| 24,996,964 |
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Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | 64,795,638 |
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Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 814,373 |
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Futures contracts | (3,502,268 | ) |
Swap agreements | (6,098,433 | ) |
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | 5,708 |
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| 56,015,018 |
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Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 81,011,982 |
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | 150,706,359 |
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
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SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2017 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | September 30, 2017 | March 31, 2017 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 69,694,377 |
| $ | 115,123,409 |
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Net realized gain (loss) | 24,996,964 |
| 4,208,198 |
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Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 56,015,018 |
| (95,993,261 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 150,706,359 |
| 23,338,346 |
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Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From net investment income: | | |
Investor Class | (30,861,622 | ) | (50,704,096 | ) |
I Class | (32,240,975 | ) | (63,863,974 | ) |
Y Class | (1,370,166 | ) | — |
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A Class | (3,066,705 | ) | (8,864,792 | ) |
C Class | (340,849 | ) | (955,662 | ) |
R Class | (112,238 | ) | (329,460 | ) |
R5 Class | (1,316 | ) | — |
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R6 Class | (3,526,443 | ) | (3,256,413 | ) |
From net realized gains: | | |
Investor Class | — |
| (2,768,117 | ) |
I Class | — |
| (3,553,001 | ) |
A Class | — |
| (533,222 | ) |
C Class | — |
| (90,363 | ) |
R Class | — |
| (19,087 | ) |
R6 Class | — |
| (152,609 | ) |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (71,520,314 | ) | (135,090,796 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5) | (182,045,047 | ) | 1,596,477,250 |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | (102,859,002 | ) | 1,484,724,800 |
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Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 6,497,645,132 |
| 5,012,920,332 |
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End of period | $ | 6,394,786,130 |
| $ | 6,497,645,132 |
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Distributions in excess of net investment income | $ | (3,900,772 | ) | $ | (2,074,835 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
1. Organization
American Century Investment Trust (the trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company and is organized as a Massachusetts business trust. Diversified Bond Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series issued by the trust. The fund’s investment objective is to seek a high level of income by investing in non-money market debt securities.
The fund offers the Investor Class, I Class (formerly Institutional Class), Y Class, A Class, C Class, R Class, R5 Class and R6 Class. The A Class may incur an initial sales charge. The A Class and C Class may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge. Sale of the Y Class and R5 Class commenced on April 10, 2017.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the fund in preparation of its financial statements. The fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This may require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management evaluated the impact of events or transactions occurring through the date the financial statements were issued that would merit recognition or disclosure.
Investment Valuations — The fund determines the fair value of its investments and computes its net asset value per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. The Board of Trustees has adopted valuation policies and procedures to guide the investment advisor in the fund’s investment valuation process and to provide methodologies for the oversight of the fund’s pricing function.
Fixed income securities are valued at the evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices as provided by investment dealers. Corporate bonds, U.S. Treasury and Government Agency securities, convertible bonds, municipal securities, and sovereign governments and agencies are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security specific information. Mortgage-related and asset-backed securities are valued based on models that consider trade data, prepayment and default projections, benchmark yield and spread data and estimated cash flows of each tranche of the issuer. Commercial paper is valued using a curve-based approach that considers money market rates for specific instruments, programs, currencies and maturity points from a variety of active market makers. Fixed income securities initially expressed in local currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.
Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported net asset value per share. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value. Exchange-traded futures contracts are valued at the settlement price as provided by the appropriate clearing corporation. Swap agreements are valued at an evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or independent brokers. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the mean of the appropriate forward exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service. Investments initially expressed in local currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.
If the fund determines that the market price for an investment is not readily available or the valuation methods mentioned above do not reflect an investment’s fair value, such investment is valued as determined in good faith by the Board of Trustees or its delegate, in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. In its determination of fair value, the fund may review several factors including, but not limited to, market information regarding the specific investment or comparable investments and correlation
with other investment types, futures indices or general market indicators. Circumstances that may cause the fund to use these procedures to value an investment include, but are not limited to: an investment has been declared in default or is distressed; trading in a security has been suspended during the trading day or a security is not actively trading on its principal exchange; prices received from a regular pricing source are deemed unreliable; or there is a foreign market holiday and no trading occurred.
The fund monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s net asset value per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; governmental action and political unrest that could impact a specific investment or an investment sector; or armed conflicts, natural disasters and similar events that could affect investments in a specific country or region.
Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Net realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is also used for federal income tax purposes.
Investment Income — Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes paydown gain (loss) and accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Inflation adjustments related to inflation-linked debt securities are reflected as interest income.
Foreign Currency Translations — All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at prevailing exchange rates at period end. The fund may enter into spot foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income, spot foreign currency exchange contracts, and expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Net realized and unrealized foreign currency exchange gains or losses related to investment securities are a component of net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, respectively.
Forward Commitments — The fund may engage in securities transactions on a forward commitment basis. In these transactions, the securities’ prices and yields are fixed on the date of the commitment. The fund may sell a to-be-announced (TBA) security and at the same time make a commitment to purchase the same security at a future date at a specified price. Conversely, the fund may purchase a TBA security and at the same time make a commitment to sell the same security at a future date at a specified price. These types of transactions are known as “TBA roll” transactions and are accounted for as purchases and sales. The fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet the purchase price.
Repurchase Agreements — The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor) has determined are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of Trustees. The fund requires that the collateral, represented by securities, received in a repurchase transaction be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the fund to obtain those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities transferred to ensure the value, including accrued interest, of the securities under each repurchase agreement is equal to or greater than amounts owed to the fund under each repurchase agreement.
Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with certain other funds in the American Century Investments family of funds, may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account. These balances are invested in one or more repurchase agreements that are collateralized by U.S. Treasury or Agency obligations.
Segregated Assets — In accordance with the 1940 Act, the fund segregates assets on its books and records to cover certain types of investments, including, but not limited to, futures contracts, forward commitments, when-issued securities, swap agreements and certain forward foreign currency exchange contracts. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities segregated to ensure the fund designates a sufficient amount of liquid assets, marked-to-market daily. The fund may also receive assets or be required to pledge assets at the custodian bank or with a broker for margin requirements on futures contracts, forward commitments and swap agreements.
Income Tax Status — It is the fund’s policy to distribute substantially all net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders and to otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes. The fund files U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns as applicable. The fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authority until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years from the date of filing but can be longer in certain jurisdictions. At this time, management believes there are no uncertain tax positions which, based on their technical merit, would not be sustained upon examination and for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Multiple Class — All shares of the fund represent an equal pro rata interest in the net assets of the class to which such shares belong, and have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except for class specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes. Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the fund are allocated to each class of shares based on their relative net assets.
Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. Distributions from net realized gains, if any, are generally declared and paid annually.
Indemnifications — Under the trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. In addition, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered by management to be remote.
3. Fees and Transactions with Related Parties
Certain officers and trustees of the trust are also officers and/or directors of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC). The trust's investment advisor, ACIM, the trust's distributor, American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS), and the trust's transfer agent, American Century Services, LLC, are wholly owned, directly or indirectly, by ACC. Various funds issued by American Century Asset Allocation Portfolios, Inc. and American Century Strategic Asset Allocations, Inc. own, in aggregate, 11% of the shares of the fund.
Management Fees — The trust has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per class. The agreement provides that all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except distribution and service fees, brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent trustees (including legal counsel fees), and extraordinary expenses, will be paid by ACIM. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class's daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The difference in the fee among the classes is a result of their separate arrangements for non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder services. It is not the result of any difference in advisory or custodial fees or other expenses related to the management of the fund’s assets, which do not vary by class. The fee consists of (1) an Investment Category Fee based on the daily net assets of the fund and certain other accounts managed by the investment advisor that are in the same broad investment category as the fund and (2) a Complex Fee based on the assets of all the funds in the American Century Investments family of funds.
The Investment Category Fee range, the Complex Fee range and the effective annual management fee for each class for the period ended September 30, 2017 are as follows:
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| Investment Category Fee Range | Complex Fee Range | Effective Annual Management Fee |
Investor Class | 0.2925% to 0.4100% | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.59% |
I Class | 0.0500% to 0.1100% | 0.39% |
Y Class | 0.0200% to 0.0800% | 0.36% |
A Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.59% |
C Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.59% |
R Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.59% |
R5 Class | 0.0500% to 0.1100% | 0.39% |
R6 Class | 0.0000% to 0.0600% | 0.34% |
Distribution and Service Fees — The Board of Trustees has adopted a separate Master Distribution and Individual Shareholder Services Plan for each of the A Class, C Class and R Class (collectively the plans), pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act. The plans provide that the A Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.25%. The plans provide that the C Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 1.00%, of which 0.25% is paid for individual shareholder services and 0.75% is paid for distribution services. The plans provide that the R Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.50%. The fees are computed and accrued daily based on each class’s daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The fees are used to pay financial intermediaries for distribution and individual shareholder services. Fees incurred under the plans during the period ended September 30, 2017 are detailed in the Statement of Operations.
Trustees’ Fees and Expenses — The Board of Trustees is responsible for overseeing the investment advisor’s management and operations of the fund. The trustees receive detailed information about the fund and its investment advisor regularly throughout the year, and meet at least quarterly with management of the investment advisor to review reports about fund operations. The fund’s officers do not receive compensation from the fund.
Interfund Transactions — The fund may enter into security transactions with other American Century Investments funds and other client accounts of the investment advisor, in accordance with the 1940 Act rules and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. The rules and procedures require, among other things, that these transactions be effected at the independent current market price of the security. There were no interfund transactions during the period.
4. Investment Transactions
Purchases of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended September 30, 2017 totaled $6,017,343,276, of which $5,175,922,529 represented U.S. Treasury and Government Agency obligations.
Sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended September 30, 2017 totaled $6,158,598,154, of which $5,665,849,302 represented U.S. Treasury and Government Agency obligations.
5. Capital Share Transactions
Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows (unlimited number of shares authorized):
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| Six months ended September 30, 2017(1) | Year ended March 31, 2017 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class | | | | |
Sold | 33,006,902 |
| $ | 355,564,422 |
| 123,209,664 |
| $ | 1,317,963,425 |
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Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 2,783,007 |
| 30,082,153 |
| 4,812,728 |
| 52,198,597 |
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Redeemed | (42,175,724 | ) | (455,592,780 | ) | (51,911,549 | ) | (561,458,844 | ) |
| (6,385,815 | ) | (69,946,205 | ) | 76,110,843 |
| 808,703,178 |
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I Class | | | | |
Sold | 48,744,843 |
| 526,236,350 |
| 122,841,167 |
| 1,341,969,185 |
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Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 2,650,376 |
| 28,650,121 |
| 5,558,799 |
| 60,221,808 |
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Redeemed | (102,381,564 | ) | (1,108,957,879 | ) | (71,951,897 | ) | (776,358,120 | ) |
| (50,986,345 | ) | (554,071,408 | ) | 56,448,069 |
| 625,832,873 |
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Y Class | | | N/A |
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Sold | 57,240,754 |
| 621,864,194 |
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Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 126,671 |
| 1,370,166 |
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Redeemed | (695,145 | ) | (7,549,875 | ) | | |
| 56,672,280 |
| 615,684,485 |
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A Class | | | | |
Sold | 2,851,181 |
| 30,764,258 |
| 11,456,486 |
| 124,814,369 |
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Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 274,289 |
| 2,964,286 |
| 852,026 |
| 9,249,317 |
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Redeemed | (14,802,509 | ) | (159,226,995 | ) | (15,257,994 | ) | (165,741,352 | ) |
| (11,677,039 | ) | (125,498,451 | ) | (2,949,482 | ) | (31,677,666 | ) |
C Class | | | | |
Sold | 171,626 |
| 1,853,053 |
| 837,702 |
| 9,103,168 |
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Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 26,314 |
| 284,442 |
| 79,729 |
| 864,668 |
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Redeemed | (1,221,374 | ) | (13,196,864 | ) | (2,146,796 | ) | (23,218,108 | ) |
| (1,023,434 | ) | (11,059,369 | ) | (1,229,365 | ) | (13,250,272 | ) |
R Class | | | | |
Sold | 143,343 |
| 1,548,990 |
| 655,943 |
| 7,141,790 |
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Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 10,258 |
| 110,894 |
| 31,983 |
| 347,726 |
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Redeemed | (240,440 | ) | (2,594,739 | ) | (1,217,816 | ) | (13,176,809 | ) |
| (86,839 | ) | (934,855 | ) | (529,890 | ) | (5,687,293 | ) |
R5 Class | | | N/A |
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Sold | 19,575 |
| 211,832 |
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Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 123 |
| 1,316 |
| | |
| 19,698 |
| 213,148 |
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R6 Class | | | | |
Sold | 3,117,933 |
| 33,698,404 |
| 24,291,336 |
| 259,524,519 |
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Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 323,676 |
| 3,499,661 |
| 318,653 |
| 3,409,022 |
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Redeemed | (6,797,847 | ) | (73,630,457 | ) | (4,691,030 | ) | (50,377,111 | ) |
| (3,356,238 | ) | (36,432,392 | ) | 19,918,959 |
| 212,556,430 |
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Net increase (decrease) | (16,823,732 | ) | $ | (182,045,047 | ) | 147,769,134 |
| $ | 1,596,477,250 |
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(1) | April 10, 2017 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2017 for the Y Class and R5 Class. |
6. Fair Value Measurements
The fund’s investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels.
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• | Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments. |
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• | Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars. |
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• | Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions). |
The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments. There were no significant transfers between levels during the period.
The following is a summary of the level classifications as of period end. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund’s portfolio holdings.
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| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Assets | | | |
Investment Securities | | | |
Corporate Bonds | — |
| $ | 2,210,237,340 |
| — |
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U.S. Treasury Securities | — |
| 1,786,719,876 |
| — |
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U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | — |
| 1,623,685,005 |
| — |
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Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | — |
| 547,615,398 |
| — |
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Asset-Backed Securities | — |
| 369,967,236 |
| — |
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Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | — |
| 308,793,424 |
| — |
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U.S. Government Agency Securities | — |
| 99,542,392 |
| — |
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Municipal Securities | — |
| 82,545,785 |
| — |
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Sovereign Governments and Agencies | — |
| 51,975,810 |
| — |
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Temporary Cash Investments | $ | 19,061,004 |
| 113,474,442 |
| — |
|
| $ | 19,061,004 |
| $ | 7,194,556,708 |
| — |
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Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Futures Contracts | — |
| $ | 5,306,239 |
| — |
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Swap Agreements | — |
| 4,591,147 |
| — |
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| — |
| $ | 9,897,386 |
| — |
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Liabilities | | | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Futures Contracts | $ | 9,448,846 |
| — |
| — |
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Swap Agreements | — |
| $ | 9,127,338 |
| — |
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| $ | 9,448,846 |
| $ | 9,127,338 |
| — |
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7. Derivative Instruments
Credit Risk — The fund is subject to credit risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of a bond generally declines as the credit quality of its issuer declines. Credit default swap agreements enable a fund to buy/sell protection against a credit event of a specific issuer or index. A fund may attempt to enhance returns by selling protection or attempt to mitigate credit risk by buying protection. The
buyer/seller of credit protection against a security or basket of securities may pay/receive an up-front or periodic payment to compensate for/against potential default events. Changes in value, including the periodic amounts of interest to be paid or received on swap agreements, are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements. Upon entering into a centrally cleared swap, a fund is required to deposit cash or securities (initial margin) with a financial intermediary in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the notional amount. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the value and is a component of unrealized gains and losses. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon receipt or payment of a periodic settlement or termination of swap agreements. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of swap agreements are a component of net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions and change in net
unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements, respectively. The risks of entering into swap agreements include the possible lack of liquidity, failure of the counterparty to meet its obligations, and that there may be unfavorable changes in the underlying investments or instruments. The fund's average notional amount held during the period was $45,000,000.
Foreign Currency Risk — The fund is subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of foreign investments held by a fund may be significantly affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The dollar value of a foreign security generally decreases when the value of the dollar rises against the foreign currency in which the security is denominated and tends to increase when the value of the dollar declines against such foreign currency. A fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to reduce a fund's exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. The net U.S. dollar value of foreign currency underlying all contractual commitments held by a fund and the resulting unrealized appreciation or depreciation are determined daily. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon the termination of the contract. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of forward foreign currency exchange contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts, respectively. A fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the foreign currency exchange rate underlying the forward contract. Additionally, losses, up to the fair value, may arise if the counterparties do not perform under the contract terms. The fund's average U.S. dollar exposure to foreign currency risk derivative instruments held during the period was $50,470,490.
Interest Rate Risk — The fund is subject to interest rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. A fund may enter into futures contracts or interest rate swap agreements in order to manage its exposure to changes in market conditions. The value of bonds generally declines as interest rates rise. The risks of entering into interest rate risk derivative instruments include the possible lack of liquidity, failure of the counterparty to meet its obligations, and that there may be unfavorable changes in the underlying investments or instruments.
A fund may enter into futures contracts based on a bond index or a specific underlying security. A fund may purchase futures contracts to gain exposure to increases in market value or sell futures contracts to protect against a decline in market value. Upon entering into a futures contract, a fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the contract value and is recorded as unrealized gains and losses. A fund
recognizes a realized gain or loss when the futures contract is closed or expires. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of futures contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, respectively. The fund's average notional exposure to these interest rate risk derivative instruments held during the period was $538,650,000 futures contracts purchased and $347,507,247 futures contracts sold.
A fund may enter into interest rate swap agreements to gain exposure to declines in interest rates, to protect against increases in interest rates, or to maintain its ability to generate income at prevailing interest rates. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. Changes in value, including the periodic amounts of interest to be paid or received on swap agreements, are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon receipt or payment of a periodic settlement or termination of swap agreements. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of swap agreements are a component of net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements, respectively. The fund's average notional amount on interest rate swap agreements during the period was $905,862,452.
Other Contracts — A fund may enter into total return swap agreements in order to attempt to obtain or preserve a particular return or spread at a lower cost than obtaining a return or spread through purchases and/or sales of instruments in other markets or gain exposure to certain markets in the most economical way possible. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. Changes in value, including the periodic amounts of interest to be paid or received on swap agreements, are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements. Upon entering into a centrally cleared swap, a fund is required to deposit cash or securities (initial margin) with a financial intermediary in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the notional amount. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the value and is a component of unrealized gains and losses. Realized gain or
loss is recorded upon receipt or payment of a periodic settlement or termination of swap agreements. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of swap agreements are a component of net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements, respectively. The risks of entering into swap agreements include the possible lack of liquidity, failure of the counterparty to meet its obligations, and that there may be unfavorable changes in the underlying investments or instruments, including inflationary risk. The fund's average notional amount held during the period was $201,133,333.
Value of Derivative Instruments as of September 30, 2017
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| Asset Derivatives | Liability Derivatives |
Type of Risk Exposure | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value |
Credit Risk | Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements* | $ | 12,839 |
| Payable for variation margin on swap agreements* | — |
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Interest Rate Risk | Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts* | — |
| Payable for variation margin on futures contracts* | $ | 1,654,551 |
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Interest Rate Risk | Swap agreements | 4,041,537 |
| Swap agreements | 5,827,989 |
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Other Contracts | Swap agreements | — |
| Swap agreements | 3,201,547 |
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Other Contracts | Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements* | — |
| Payable for variation margin on swap agreements* | 46,552 |
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| | $ | 4,054,376 |
| | $ | 10,730,639 |
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* Included in the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts or centrally cleared swap agreements, as applicable, as reported in the Schedule of Investments.
Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statement of Operations for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2017
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| Net Realized Gain (Loss) | Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
Type of Risk Exposure | Location on Statement of Operations | Value | Location on Statement of Operations | Value |
Credit Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions | $ | 1,025,588 |
| Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | $ | (576,918 | ) |
Foreign Currency Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | (2,994,708 | ) | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 814,373 |
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Interest Rate Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions | 2,920,159 |
| Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts | (3,502,268 | ) |
Interest Rate Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions | — |
| Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | (1,786,452 | ) |
Other Contracts | Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions | — |
| Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | (3,735,063 | ) |
| | $ | 951,039 |
| | $ | (8,786,328 | ) |
8. Risk Factors
The fund’s investment process may result in high portfolio turnover, which could mean high transaction costs, affecting both performance and capital gains tax liabilities to investors.
9. Federal Tax Information
The book-basis character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from their ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. These differences reflect the differing character of certain income items and net realized gains and losses for financial statement and tax purposes, and may result in reclassification among certain capital accounts on the financial statements.
As of period end, the components of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
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Federal tax cost of investments | $ | 7,121,700,263 |
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Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 125,025,056 |
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Gross tax depreciation of investments | (33,107,607 | ) |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | $ | 91,917,449 |
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The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
As of March 31, 2017, the fund had late-year ordinary loss deferrals of $(2,372,640) and post-October capital loss deferrals of $(16,944,979), which represent certain qualified losses that the fund has elected to treat as having been incurred in the following fiscal year for federal income tax purposes.
10. Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update No.2017-08, “Receivables - Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20), Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities” (ASU 2017-08). ASU 2017-08 amends the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities held at a premium, shortening such period to the earliest call date. The amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Management is currently evaluating the impact that adopting ASU 2017-08 will have on
the financial statements.
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted) | | | | | | | |
Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data |
| | Income From Investment Operations: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(3) | $10.68 | 0.11 | 0.13 | 0.24 | (0.11) | — | (0.11) | $10.81 | 2.29% | 0.60%(4) | 2.06%(4) | 84% |
| $2,861,953 |
|
2017 | $10.88 | 0.22 | (0.17) | 0.05 | (0.24) | (0.01) | (0.25) | $10.68 | 0.51% | 0.60% | 2.02% | 133% |
| $2,895,840 |
|
2016 | $11.01 | 0.22 | (0.06) | 0.16 | (0.29) | — | (0.29) | $10.88 | 1.49% | 0.60% | 2.04% | 174% |
| $2,122,636 |
|
2015 | $10.69 | 0.23 | 0.35 | 0.58 | (0.26) | — | (0.26) | $11.01 | 5.47% | 0.60% | 2.10% | 153% |
| $2,060,908 |
|
2014 | $11.08 | 0.22 | (0.26) | (0.04) | (0.26) | (0.09) | (0.35) | $10.69 | (0.35)% | 0.60% | 2.01% | 140% |
| $1,622,821 |
|
2013 | $11.01 | 0.24 | 0.20 | 0.44 | (0.27) | (0.10) | (0.37) | $11.08 | 4.02% | 0.60% | 2.11% | 115% |
| $1,875,447 |
|
I Class(5) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(3) | $10.68 | 0.12 | 0.14 | 0.26 | (0.13) | — | (0.13) | $10.81 | 2.40% | 0.40%(4) | 2.26%(4) | 84% |
| $2,284,625 |
|
2017 | $10.88 | 0.24 | (0.16) | 0.08 | (0.27) | (0.01) | (0.28) | $10.68 | 0.71% | 0.40% | 2.22% | 133% |
| $2,801,686 |
|
2016 | $11.01 | 0.24 | (0.06) | 0.18 | (0.31) | — | (0.31) | $10.88 | 1.69% | 0.40% | 2.24% | 174% |
| $2,240,569 |
|
2015 | $10.69 | 0.25 | 0.35 | 0.60 | (0.28) | — | (0.28) | $11.01 | 5.68% | 0.40% | 2.30% | 153% |
| $2,626,563 |
|
2014 | $11.08 | 0.24 | (0.26) | (0.02) | (0.28) | (0.09) | (0.37) | $10.69 | (0.15)% | 0.40% | 2.21% | 140% |
| $2,380,507 |
|
2013 | $11.01 | 0.26 | 0.21 | 0.47 | (0.30) | (0.10) | (0.40) | $11.08 | 4.23% | 0.40% | 2.31% | 115% |
| $3,302,704 |
|
Y Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(6) | $10.70 | 0.12 | 0.11 | 0.23 | (0.12) | — | (0.12) | $10.81 | 2.15% | 0.37%(4) | 2.30%(4) | 84%(7) |
| $612,762 |
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted) | | | | | | | |
Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data |
| | Income From Investment Operations: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
A Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(3) | $10.68 | 0.10 | 0.13 | 0.23 | (0.10) | — | (0.10) | $10.81 | 2.17% | 0.85%(4) | 1.81%(4) | 84% |
| $293,280 |
|
2017 | $10.89 | 0.19 | (0.17) | 0.02 | (0.22) | (0.01) | (0.23) | $10.68 | 0.17% | 0.85% | 1.77% | 133% |
| $414,571 |
|
2016 | $11.02 | 0.19 | (0.06) | 0.13 | (0.26) | — | (0.26) | $10.89 | 1.24% | 0.85% | 1.79% | 174% |
| $454,565 |
|
2015 | $10.69 | 0.20 | 0.36 | 0.56 | (0.23) | — | (0.23) | $11.02 | 5.30% | 0.85% | 1.85% | 153% |
| $418,741 |
|
2014 | $11.09 | 0.19 | (0.27) | (0.08) | (0.23) | (0.09) | (0.32) | $10.69 | (0.69)% | 0.85% | 1.76% | 140% |
| $343,248 |
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2013 | $11.01 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.42 | (0.24) | (0.10) | (0.34) | $11.09 | 3.86% | 0.85% | 1.86% | 115% |
| $653,771 |
|
C Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(3) | $10.68 | 0.06 | 0.13 | 0.19 | (0.06) | — | (0.06) | $10.81 | 1.78% | 1.60%(4) | 1.06%(4) | 84% |
| $56,133 |
|
2017 | $10.89 | 0.11 | (0.17) | (0.06) | (0.14) | (0.01) | (0.15) | $10.68 | (0.57)% | 1.60% | 1.02% | 133% |
| $66,394 |
|
2016 | $11.01 | 0.11 | (0.05) | 0.06 | (0.18) | — | (0.18) | $10.89 | 0.57% | 1.60% | 1.04% | 174% |
| $81,039 |
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2015 | $10.69 | 0.12 | 0.35 | 0.47 | (0.15) | — | (0.15) | $11.01 | 4.42% | 1.60% | 1.10% | 153% |
| $83,655 |
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2014 | $11.09 | 0.11 | (0.27) | (0.16) | (0.15) | (0.09) | (0.24) | $10.69 | (1.43)% | 1.60% | 1.01% | 140% |
| $91,892 |
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2013 | $11.01 | 0.13 | 0.21 | 0.34 | (0.16) | (0.10) | (0.26) | $11.09 | 3.08% | 1.60% | 1.11% | 115% |
| $168,357 |
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R Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(3) | $10.68 | 0.08 | 0.14 | 0.22 | (0.09) | — | (0.09) | $10.81 | 2.04% | 1.10%(4) | 1.56%(4) | 84% |
| $13,553 |
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2017 | $10.89 | 0.16 | (0.17) | (0.01) | (0.19) | (0.01) | (0.20) | $10.68 | (0.08)% | 1.10% | 1.52% | 133% |
| $14,318 |
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2016 | $11.02 | 0.17 | (0.07) | 0.10 | (0.23) | — | (0.23) | $10.89 | 0.98% | 1.10% | 1.54% | 174% |
| $20,362 |
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2015 | $10.70 | 0.18 | 0.34 | 0.52 | (0.20) | — | (0.20) | $11.02 | 4.94% | 1.10% | 1.60% | 153% |
| $21,041 |
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2014 | $11.09 | 0.16 | (0.25) | (0.09) | (0.21) | (0.09) | (0.30) | $10.70 | (0.84)% | 1.10% | 1.51% | 140% |
| $23,114 |
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2013 | $11.01 | 0.18 | 0.22 | 0.40 | (0.22) | (0.10) | (0.32) | $11.09 | 3.60% | 1.10% | 1.61% | 115% |
| $32,758 |
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R5 Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(6) | $10.70 | 0.12 | 0.11 | 0.23 | (0.12) | — | (0.12) | $10.81 | 2.14% | 0.40%(4) | 2.29%(4) | 84%(7) |
| $213 |
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted) | | | | | | | |
Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data |
| | Income From Investment Operations: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
R6 Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(3) | $10.68 | 0.12 | 0.15 | 0.27 | (0.13) | — | (0.13) | $10.82 | 2.52% | 0.35%(4) | 2.31%(4) | 84% |
| $272,267 |
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2017 | $10.89 | 0.24 | (0.17) | 0.07 | (0.27) | (0.01) | (0.28) | $10.68 | 0.67% | 0.35% | 2.27% | 133% |
| $304,836 |
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2016 | $11.01 | 0.25 | (0.06) | 0.19 | (0.31) | — | (0.31) | $10.89 | 1.83% | 0.35% | 2.29% | 174% |
| $93,751 |
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2015 | $10.69 | 0.24 | 0.37 | 0.61 | (0.29) | — | (0.29) | $11.01 | 5.73% | 0.35% | 2.35% | 153% |
| $96,829 |
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2014(8) | $10.72 | 0.17 | 0.09 | 0.26 | (0.20) | (0.09) | (0.29) | $10.69 | 2.39% | 0.35%(4) | 2.33%(4) | 140%(9) |
| $26 |
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Notes to Financial Highlights | | |
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(1) | Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
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(2) | Total returns are calculated based on the net asset value of the last business day and do not reflect applicable sales charges, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. |
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(3) | Six months ended September 30, 2017 (unaudited). |
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(5) | Prior to April 10, 2017, the I Class was referred to as the Institutional Class. |
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(6) | April 10, 2017 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2017 (unaudited). |
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(7) | Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the six months ended September 30, 2017. |
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(8) | July 26, 2013 (commencement of sale) through March 31, 2014. |
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(9) | Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended March 31, 2014. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Approval of Management Agreement |
At a meeting held on June 14, 2017, the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the "Board") unanimously approved the renewal of the management agreement pursuant to which American Century Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) acts as the investment advisor for the Fund. Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act, contracts for investment advisory services are required to be reviewed, evaluated, and approved by a majority of a fund’s directors/trustees, including a majority of the independent Trustees, each year. The Board regards this annual evaluation and renewal as one of its most important responsibilities.
The independent Trustees have memorialized a statement regarding the relationship between their ongoing obligations to oversee and evaluate the performance of the Advisor and their annual consideration of renewal of the management agreement. In that statement, the independent Trustees noted that their assessment of the Advisor’s performance is an ongoing process that takes place over the entire year and is informed by all of the extensive information that the Board and its committees receive and consider over time. This information, together with the additional materials provided specifically in connection with the review, are central to the Board’s assessment of the Advisor’s performance and its determination whether to renew the Fund’s management agreement.
Prior to its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board requested and reviewed extensive data and analysis relating to the proposed renewal. This information and analysis was compiled by the Advisor and certain independent providers of evaluation data concerning the Fund and the services provided to the Fund by the Advisor.
In connection with its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board’s review and evaluation of the services provided by the Advisor included, but was not limited to, the following:
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• | the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, and other services provided by the Advisor to the Fund; |
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• | the wide range of other programs and services the Advisor provides to the Fund and its shareholders on a routine and non-routine basis; |
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• | the investment performance of the Fund, including data comparing the Fund’s performance to appropriate benchmarks and/or a peer group of other mutual funds with similar investment objectives and strategies; |
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• | the cost of owning the Fund compared to the cost of owning similar funds; |
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• | the compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory experience of the Advisor and the Fund's service providers; |
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• | financial data showing the cost of services provided to the Fund, the profitability of the Fund to the Advisor, and the overall profitability of the Advisor; |
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• | strategic plans of the Advisor; |
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• | possible economies of scale associated with the Advisor’s management of the Fund and other accounts under its management; |
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• | data comparing services provided and charges to the Advisor's other investment management clients; |
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• | acquired fund fees and expenses; |
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• | payments and practices by the Fund and the Advisor regarding financial intermediaries whose clients are investors in the Fund, the nature of services provided by intermediaries, and the terms of share classes utilized; and |
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• | any collateral benefits derived by the Advisor from the management of the Fund. |
In keeping with its practice, the Board held two in-person meetings to review and discuss the information provided in response to their request and held active discussions with the Advisor regarding the renewal of the management agreement. The independent Trustees had the benefit of the advice of their independent counsel throughout the process.
Factors Considered
The Trustees considered all of the information provided by the Advisor, the independent data providers, and the independent Trustees’ independent counsel in connection with the approval. They determined that the information was sufficient for them to evaluate the management agreement for the Fund. In connection with their review, the Trustees did not identify any single factor as being all-important or controlling and each Trustee may have attributed different levels of importance to different factors. In deciding to renew the management agreement, the Board based its decision on a number of factors, including without limitation the following:
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services - Generally. Under the management agreement, the Advisor is responsible for providing or arranging for all services necessary for the operation of the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor provides or arranges at its own expense a wide variety of services including without limitation the following:
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• | constructing and designing the Fund |
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• | portfolio research and security selection |
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• | initial capitalization/funding |
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• | daily valuation of the Fund’s portfolio |
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• | shareholder servicing and transfer agency, including shareholder confirmations, recordkeeping, and communications |
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• | legal services (except the independent Trustees’ counsel) |
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• | regulatory and portfolio compliance |
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• | marketing and distribution (except amounts paid by the Fund under Rule 12b-1 plans) |
The Board noted that many of these services have expanded over time in terms of both quantity and complexity in response to shareholder demands, competition in the industry, changing distribution channels, and the changing regulatory environment.
Investment Management, Shareholder, and Other Services. The nature of the investment management services provided to the Fund is quite complex and allows Fund shareholders access to professional money management, instant diversification of their investments within an asset class, the opportunity to easily diversify among asset classes by investing in or exchanging among various American Century Investments funds, and liquidity. In evaluating investment performance, the Board expects the Advisor to manage the Fund in accordance with its investment objectives and approved strategies. Further, the Trustees recognize that the Advisor has an obligation to seek the best execution of fund trades. In providing these services, the Advisor utilizes teams of investment professionals (portfolio managers, analysts, research assistants, and securities traders) who require extensive information technology, research, training, compliance, and other systems to conduct their business. The Board, directly and through its Portfolio Committee, regularly reviews investment performance information for the Fund, together with comparative information for appropriate benchmarks and/or peer groups of similarly-managed funds, over different time horizons. The Trustees also review detailed performance information provided by the Advisor during the management agreement approval process. If performance concerns are identified, the Fund receives special reviews until performance improves, during which the Board discusses with the Advisor the reasons for such results (e.g., market conditions, security selection) and any efforts being undertaken to improve performance. The Fund’s performance was above its benchmark for
the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods reviewed by the Board. The Board found the investment management services provided by the Advisor to the Fund to be satisfactory and consistent with the management agreement.
Under the management agreement, the Advisor provides the Fund with a comprehensive package of transfer agency, shareholder, and other services. The Board, directly and through various committees of the Board, regularly reviews reports and evaluations of such services at its regular meetings. These reports include, but are not limited to, information regarding the operational efficiency and accuracy of the shareholder and transfer agency services provided, staffing levels, shareholder satisfaction (as measured by external as well as internal sources), technology support, new products and services offered to Fund shareholders, securities trading activities, portfolio valuation services, auditing services, and legal and operational compliance activities. Certain aspects of shareholder and transfer agency service level efficiency and the quality of securities trading activities are measured by independent third party providers and are presented in comparison to other fund groups not managed by the Advisor.
The Board found the services provided by the Advisor to the Fund under the management agreement to be competitive and of high quality.
Costs of Services and Profitability. The Advisor provides detailed information concerning its cost of providing various services to the Fund, its profitability in managing the Fund, its overall profitability, and its financial condition. The Trustees have reviewed with the Advisor the methodology used to prepare this financial information. This information is considered in evaluating the Advisor’s financial condition, its ability to continue to provide services under the management agreement, and the reasonableness of the current management fee. The Board concluded that the Advisor’s profits were reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Economies of Scale. The Board also reviewed information provided by the Advisor regarding the possible existence of economies of scale in connection with the management of the Fund. The Board concluded that economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, especially on a fund-by-fund basis. The Board concluded that the Advisor is appropriately sharing economies of scale through its competitive fee structure, offering competitive fees from fund inception, and through reinvestment in its business to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded services.
Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than brokerage expenses, expenses attributable to short sales, taxes, interest, extraordinary expenses, the fees and expenses of the Fund’s independent Trustees (including their independent legal counsel), and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the unified fee structure, the Advisor is responsible for providing all investment advisory, custody, audit, administrative, compliance, recordkeeping, marketing, and shareholder services, or arranging and supervising third parties to provide such services. By contrast, most other funds are charged a variety of fees, including an investment advisory fee, a transfer agency fee, an administrative fee, distribution charges, and other expenses. Other than their investment advisory fees and any applicable Rule 12b-1 distribution fees, all other components of the total fees charged by these other funds may be increased without shareholder approval. The Board believes the unified fee structure is a benefit to Fund shareholders because it clearly discloses to shareholders the cost of owning Fund shares, and, since the unified fee cannot be increased without a vote of Fund shareholders, it shifts to the Advisor the risk of increased costs of operating the Fund and provides a direct incentive to minimize administrative inefficiencies. Part of the Board’s analysis of fee levels involves reviewing certain evaluative data compiled by an independent provider and comparing the Fund’s unified fee to the total expense ratio of peer funds. The unified fee charged to shareholders of the Fund was at the median of the total expense ratios of the Fund’s peer group. The Board concluded that the
management fee paid by the Fund to the Advisor under the management agreement is reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Comparison to Fees and Services Provided to Other Clients of the Advisor. The Board also requested and received information from the Advisor concerning the nature of the services, fees, costs, and profitability of its advisory services to advisory clients other than the Fund. They observed that these varying types of client accounts require different services and involve different regulatory and entrepreneurial risks than the management of the Fund. The Board analyzed this information and concluded that the fees charged and services provided to the Fund were reasonable by comparison.
Payments to Intermediaries. The Trustees also requested and received a description of payments made to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided by intermediaries. These payments include various payments made by the Fund or the Advisor to different types of intermediaries and recordkeepers for distribution and service activities provided for the Fund. The Trustees reviewed such information and received representations from the Advisor that all such payments by the Fund were made pursuant to the Fund's Rule 12b-1 Plan and that all such payments by the Advisor were made from the Advisor's resources and reasonable profits. The Board found the payments to be reasonable in scope and purpose.
Collateral or “Fall-Out” Benefits Derived by the Advisor. The Board considered the existence of collateral benefits the Advisor may receive as a result of its relationship with the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor’s primary business is managing mutual funds and it generally does not use fund or shareholder information to generate profits in other lines of business, and therefore does not derive any significant collateral benefits from them. The Board noted that the Advisor receives proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex. The Board noted that the assets of those other accounts are, where applicable, included with the assets of the Fund to determine breakpoints in the management fee schedule.
Existing Relationship. The Board also considered whether there was any reason for not continuing the existing arrangement with the Advisor. In this regard, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund’s operations and various risks, uncertainties, and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision not to continue such relationship. In particular, the Board recognized that most shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Advisor’s industry standing and reputation and in the expectation that the Advisor will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund.
Conclusion of the Trustees. As a result of this process, the Board, including all of the independent Trustees and assisted by the advice of independent legal counsel, taking into account all of the factors discussed above and the information provided by the Advisor and others in connection with its review and throughout the year, concluded that the management agreement between the Fund and the Advisor is fair and reasonable in light of the services provided and should be renewed.
Retirement Account Information
As required by law, distributions you receive from certain retirement accounts are subject to federal income tax withholding, unless you elect not to have withholding apply*. Tax will be withheld on the total amount withdrawn even though you may be receiving amounts that are not subject to withholding, such as nondeductible contributions. In such case, excess amounts of withholding could occur. You may adjust your withholding election so that a greater or lesser amount will be withheld.
If you don’t want us to withhold on this amount, you must notify us to not withhold the federal income tax. You may notify us in writing or in certain situations by telephone or through other electronic means. For systematic withdrawals, your withholding election will remain in effect until revoked or changed by filing a new election. You have the right to revoke your election at any time and change your withholding percentage for future distributions.
Remember, even if you elect not to have income tax withheld, you are liable for paying income tax on the taxable portion of your withdrawal. If you elect not to have income tax withheld or you don’t have enough income tax withheld, you may be responsible for payment of estimated tax. You may incur penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and estimated tax payments are not sufficient. You can reduce or defer the income tax on a distribution by directly or indirectly rolling such distribution over to another IRA or eligible plan. You should consult your tax advisor for additional information.
State tax will be withheld if, at the time of your distribution, your address is within one of the mandatory withholding states and you have federal income tax withheld (or as otherwise required by state law). State taxes will be withheld from your distribution in accordance with the respective state rules.
*Some 403(b), 457 and qualified retirement plan distributions may be subject to 20% mandatory withholding, as they are subject to special tax and withholding rules. Your plan administrator or plan sponsor is required to provide you with a special tax notice explaining those rules at the time you request a distribution. If applicable, federal and/or state taxes may be withheld from your distribution amount.
Proxy Voting Policies
Descriptions of the principles and policies that the fund's investment advisor uses in exercising the voting rights associated with the securities purchased and/or held by the fund are available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021 or visiting the "About Us" page of American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com. A description of the policies is also available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on the "About Us" page at americancentury.com. It is also available at sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov, and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The fund also makes its complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the most recent quarter of its fiscal year available on its website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021.
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President’s Letter | 2 |
Fund Characteristics | |
Shareholder Fee Example | |
Schedule of Investments | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Statement of Operations | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Financial Highlights | |
Approval of Management Agreement | |
Additional Information | |
Any opinions expressed in this report reflect those of the author as of the date of the report, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of American Century Investments® or any other person in the American Century Investments organization. Any such opinions are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and American Century Investments disclaims any responsibility to update such opinions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice and, because investment decisions made by American Century Investments funds are based on numerous factors, may not be relied upon as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any American Century Investments fund. Security examples are used for representational purposes only and are not intended as recommendations to purchase or sell securities. Performance information for comparative indices and securities is provided to American Century Investments by third party vendors. To the best of American Century Investments’ knowledge, such information is accurate at the time of printing.
Jonathan Thomas
Dear Investor:
Thank you for reviewing this semiannual report for the period ended September 30, 2017. It provides a market overview (below), followed by a schedule of fund investments and other financial information. For additional commentary and information on fund performance, plus other investment insights, we encourage you to visit our website, americancentury.com.
All Major Asset Classes Provided Positive Performance
From large-cap stocks to short-maturity Treasuries, the U.S. financial markets delivered across-the-board gains for the six-month period. Stock investors responded enthusiastically to two consecutive quarters of double-digit earnings growth for S&P 500 companies, the first such back-to-back performance since 2011. In addition, gross domestic product growth accelerated to an annualized rate of 3.1% in the April-June quarter, up from 1.2% in the first quarter and the fastest pace in two years. Meanwhile, despite setbacks and delays for some components of President Trump’s pro-growth agenda, equity investors generally remained optimistic regarding future U.S. economic gains.
Against this backdrop, the S&P 500 Index reached several milestones and returned 7.71% for the six-month period. In terms of equity styles, riskier and economically sensitive stocks generally remained in favor. For example, small-cap stocks outperformed their mid- and large-cap peers, while growth stocks largely outperformed value stocks across the capitalization spectrum.
Investor preferences for risk also extended to the fixed-income market, where spread (non-Treasury) sectors were top performers and drove the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index to a 2.31% gain for the six-month period. The Federal Reserve (the Fed) remained relatively supportive, raising rates only once (by 25 basis points in June) amid a low-inflation backdrop and announcing a gradual approach to balance sheet normalization. Meanwhile, upbeat corporate earnings, a rallying stock market, robust investor demand for yield, and favorable supply/demand dynamics in the corporate credit markets led to outperformance among corporate bonds.
As Congress considers corporate tax cuts and other growth-oriented reforms, and the Fed continues to pursue policy normalization, new opportunities and challenges likely will emerge. We continue to believe in a disciplined, diversified, and risk-aware approach, using professionally managed portfolios in pursuit of investment goals. We appreciate your continued trust in us.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Thomas
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Century Investments
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 | |
Portfolio at a Glance | |
Average Duration (effective) | 3.7 years |
Weighted Average Life | 4.8 years |
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Types of Investments in Portfolio | % of net assets |
Corporate Bonds | 95.0% |
Common Stocks | 0.3% |
Asset-Backed Securities | 0.3% |
Sovereign Governments and Agencies | 0.1% |
Exchange-Traded Funds | 0.1% |
Temporary Cash Investments | 3.1% |
Other Assets and Liabilities | 1.1% |
Fund shareholders may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemption/exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing cost of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017 (except as noted).
Actual Expenses
The table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses for each class. You may use the information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century Investments fund, or I Class shares of the American Century Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century Investments account (i.e., not a financial intermediary or retirement plan account), American Century Investments may charge you a $12.50 semiannual account maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than $10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your accounts to pay the $12.50 fee. In determining your total eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in all personal accounts (including American Century Investments Brokerage accounts) registered under your Social Security number. Personal accounts include individual accounts, joint accounts, UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth, Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other retirement accounts. If you have only business, business retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Investments Brokerage accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. If you are subject to the Account Maintenance Fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee amount.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return of a fund’s share class. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,036.50 | $4.34 | 0.85% |
I Class | $1,000 | $1,033.70(2) | $3.64(3) | 0.75% |
Y Class | $1,000 | $1,032.40(2) | $3.15(3) | 0.65% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,035.20 | $5.61 | 1.10% |
C Class | $1,000 | $1,031.30 | $9.42 | 1.85% |
R Class | $1,000 | $1,033.90 | $6.88 | 1.35% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $1,037.50 | $3.32 | 0.65% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $1,036.00 | $3.06 | 0.60% |
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,020.81 | $4.31 | 0.85% |
I Class | $1,000 | $1,021.31(4) | $3.80(4) | 0.75% |
Y Class | $1,000 | $1,021.81(4) | $3.29(4) | 0.65% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,019.55 | $5.57 | 1.10% |
C Class | $1,000 | $1,015.79 | $9.35 | 1.85% |
R Class | $1,000 | $1,018.30 | $6.83 | 1.35% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $1,021.81 | $3.29 | 0.65% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $1,022.06 | $3.04 | 0.60% |
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(1) | Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183, the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365, to reflect the one-half year period. Annualized expense ratio reflects actual expenses, including any applicable fee waivers or expense reimbursements and excluding any acquired fund fees and expenses. |
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(2) | Ending account value based on actual return from April 10, 2017 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2017. |
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(3) | Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 174, the number of days in the period from April 10, 2017 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2017, divided by 365, to reflect the period. Had the class been available for the full period, the expenses paid during the period would have been higher. |
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
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CORPORATE BONDS — 95.0% | | |
Aerospace and Defense — 1.0% | | |
Bombardier, Inc., 4.75%, 4/15/19(1) | $ | 270,000 |
| $ | 275,570 |
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Bombardier, Inc., 5.75%, 3/15/22(1) | 415,000 |
| 404,625 |
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Bombardier, Inc., 6.00%, 10/15/22(1) | 185,000 |
| 180,606 |
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Bombardier, Inc., 7.50%, 3/15/25(1) | 305,000 |
| 305,762 |
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KLX, Inc., 5.875%, 12/1/22(1) | 235,000 |
| 247,091 |
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TransDigm, Inc., 6.00%, 7/15/22 | 460,000 |
| 478,400 |
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TransDigm, Inc., 6.375%, 6/15/26 | 520,000 |
| 533,978 |
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Air Freight and Logistics — 0.1% | | |
XPO Logistics, Inc., 6.50%, 6/15/22(1) | 240,000 |
| 252,900 |
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Airlines — 0.4% | | |
American Airlines Group, Inc., 4.625%, 3/1/20(1) | 375,000 |
| 387,187 |
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United Continental Holdings, Inc., 5.00%, 2/1/24 | 555,000 |
| 569,569 |
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Auto Components — 0.9% | | |
American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc., 6.25%, 3/15/21 | 140,000 |
| 144,417 |
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American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc., 6.625%, 10/15/22 | 370,000 |
| 383,166 |
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Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The), 5.125%, 11/15/23 | 540,000 |
| 566,325 |
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Tenneco, Inc., 5.00%, 7/15/26 | 475,000 |
| 488,063 |
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ZF North America Capital, Inc., 4.50%, 4/29/22(1) | 265,000 |
| 279,575 |
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ZF North America Capital, Inc., 4.75%, 4/29/25(1) | 360,000 |
| 381,150 |
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Automobiles — 0.2% | | |
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV, 4.50%, 4/15/20 | 450,000 |
| 470,183 |
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Banks — 1.4% | | |
Barclays Bank plc, 7.625%, 11/21/22 | 320,000 |
| 368,200 |
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BBVA Banco Continental SA, 3.25%, 4/8/18(1) | 510,000 |
| 514,947 |
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Intesa Sanpaolo SpA, 5.02%, 6/26/24(1) | 1,500,000 |
| 1,526,604 |
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Lloyds Banking Group plc, VRN, 6.66%, 5/21/37(1)(6) | 765,000 |
| 877,837 |
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Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc, 6.125%, 12/15/22 | 130,000 |
| 143,414 |
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Biotechnology — 0.2% | | |
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 7.875%, 9/1/23(1) | 525,000 |
| 534,187 |
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Concordia International Corp., 9.50%, 10/21/22(1) | 230,000 |
| 41,400 |
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Concordia International Corp., 7.00%, 4/15/23(1) | 345,000 |
| 57,788 |
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Capital Markets — 0.2% | | |
Dresdner Funding Trust I, 8.15%, 6/30/31(1) | 465,000 |
| 598,867 |
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Chemicals — 2.2% | | |
Ashland LLC, 4.75%, 8/15/22 | 695,000 |
| 735,831 |
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Blue Cube Spinco, Inc., 9.75%, 10/15/23 | 320,000 |
| 390,400 |
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CF Industries, Inc., 3.45%, 6/1/23 | $ | 513,000 |
| $ | 507,870 |
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Chemours Co. (The), 6.625%, 5/15/23 | 350,000 |
| 374,063 |
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Hexion, Inc., 6.625%, 4/15/20 | 405,000 |
| 364,500 |
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Huntsman International LLC, 4.875%, 11/15/20 | 270,000 |
| 287,213 |
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Huntsman International LLC, 5.125%, 11/15/22 | 195,000 |
| 210,600 |
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INEOS Group Holdings SA, 5.625%, 8/1/24(1) | 625,000 |
| 650,781 |
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NOVA Chemicals Corp., 4.875%, 6/1/24(1) | 1,000,000 |
| 1,015,000 |
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Olin Corp., 5.125%, 9/15/27 | 360,000 |
| 377,100 |
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Platform Specialty Products Corp., 6.50%, 2/1/22(1) | 195,000 |
| 202,556 |
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Tronox Finance plc, 5.75%, 10/1/25(1) | 180,000 |
| 184,950 |
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Commercial Services and Supplies — 1.9% | | |
ADT Corp. (The), 6.25%, 10/15/21 | 555,000 |
| 618,131 |
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Clean Harbors, Inc., 5.25%, 8/1/20 | 437,000 |
| 443,555 |
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Covanta Holding Corp., 5.875%, 3/1/24 | 1,606,000 |
| 1,597,970 |
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Envision Healthcare Corp., 5.125%, 7/1/22(1) | 630,000 |
| 656,775 |
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Iron Mountain, Inc., 5.75%, 8/15/24 | 795,000 |
| 823,819 |
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Prime Security Services Borrower LLC / Prime Finance, Inc., 9.25%, 5/15/23(1) | 530,000 |
| 586,212 |
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Communications Equipment — 0.9% | | |
CommScope Technologies LLC, 5.00%, 3/15/27(1) | 555,000 |
| 557,775 |
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CommScope, Inc., 5.50%, 6/15/24(1) | 238,000 |
| 249,900 |
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IHS Netherlands Holdco BV, 9.50%, 10/27/21(1) | 305,000 |
| 320,354 |
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Zayo Group LLC / Zayo Capital, Inc., 6.00%, 4/1/23 | 615,000 |
| 654,022 |
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Zayo Group LLC / Zayo Capital, Inc., 5.75%, 1/15/27(1) | 500,000 |
| 531,250 |
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| | 2,313,301 |
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Construction and Engineering — 0.2% | | |
SBA Communications Corp., 4.875%, 7/15/22 | 415,000 |
| 429,525 |
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Construction Materials — 0.9% | | |
Builders FirstSource, Inc., 10.75%, 8/15/23(1) | 280,000 |
| 320,600 |
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Builders FirstSource, Inc., 5.625%, 9/1/24(1) | 389,000 |
| 412,826 |
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Ply Gem Industries, Inc., 6.50%, 2/1/22 | 735,000 |
| 769,215 |
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Standard Industries, Inc., 6.00%, 10/15/25(1) | 375,000 |
| 410,985 |
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USG Corp., 5.50%, 3/1/25(1) | 280,000 |
| 300,650 |
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Consumer Finance — 1.8% | | |
CIT Group, Inc., 5.00%, 8/15/22 | 635,000 |
| 688,784 |
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CIT Group, Inc., 5.00%, 8/1/23 | 350,000 |
| 378,000 |
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GLP Capital LP / GLP Financing II, Inc., 5.375%, 11/1/23 | 370,000 |
| 406,538 |
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GLP Capital LP / GLP Financing II, Inc., 5.375%, 4/15/26 | 465,000 |
| 508,594 |
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Harland Clarke Holdings Corp., 9.25%, 3/1/21(1) | 140,000 |
| 145,250 |
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IHS Markit Ltd., 4.75%, 2/15/25(1) | 140,000 |
| 150,150 |
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Navient Corp., 5.00%, 10/26/20 | 360,000 |
| 371,250 |
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Navient Corp., 5.50%, 1/25/23 | 905,000 |
| 919,706 |
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Navient Corp., MTN, 6.125%, 3/25/24 | 140,000 |
| 145,040 |
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OneMain Financial Holdings LLC, 6.75%, 12/15/19(1) | 280,000 |
| 291,200 |
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Park Aerospace Holdings Ltd., 5.25%, 8/15/22(1) | $ | 460,000 |
| $ | 479,607 |
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Containers and Packaging — 3.1% | | |
ARD Finance SA (Toggle PIK), 7.125%, 9/15/23 | 780,000 |
| 834,600 |
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Ardagh Packaging Finance plc / Ardagh Holdings USA, Inc., 7.25%, 5/15/24(1) | 835,000 |
| 919,018 |
|
Ardagh Packaging Finance plc / Ardagh Holdings USA, Inc., 6.00%, 2/15/25(1) | 415,000 |
| 440,419 |
|
Ball Corp., 5.00%, 3/15/22 | 205,000 |
| 222,681 |
|
Ball Corp., 4.00%, 11/15/23 | 390,000 |
| 400,237 |
|
Ball Corp., 5.25%, 7/1/25 | 250,000 |
| 275,375 |
|
Berry Global, Inc., 5.50%, 5/15/22 | 300,000 |
| 313,575 |
|
Berry Global, Inc., 5.125%, 7/15/23 | 330,000 |
| 346,087 |
|
BWAY Holding Co., 5.50%, 4/15/24(1) | 230,000 |
| 240,638 |
|
Crown Americas LLC / Crown Americas Capital Corp. IV, 4.50%, 1/15/23 | 445,000 |
| 469,475 |
|
Novelis Corp., 6.25%, 8/15/24(1) | 265,000 |
| 276,978 |
|
Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc., 5.875%, 8/15/23(1) | 240,000 |
| 265,650 |
|
Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC / Reynolds Group Issuer Lu, 5.75%, 10/15/20 | 415,000 |
| 422,802 |
|
Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC / Reynolds Group Issuer Lu, 6.875%, 2/15/21 | 204,163 |
| 209,522 |
|
Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC / Reynolds Group Issuer Lu, 5.125%, 7/15/23(1) | 390,000 |
| 407,491 |
|
Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC / Reynolds Group Issuer Lu, 7.00%, 7/15/24(1) | 835,000 |
| 890,841 |
|
Sealed Air Corp., 5.125%, 12/1/24(1) | 540,000 |
| 583,875 |
|
| | 7,519,264 |
|
Diversified Consumer Services — 0.1% | | |
Service Corp., International / US, 5.375%, 5/15/24 | 140,000 |
| 149,275 |
|
Diversified Financial Services — 1.7% | | |
Ally Financial, Inc., 4.75%, 9/10/18 | 35,000 |
| 35,861 |
|
Ally Financial, Inc., 8.00%, 3/15/20 | 398,000 |
| 448,745 |
|
Ally Financial, Inc., 4.125%, 2/13/22 | 555,000 |
| 574,758 |
|
Ally Financial, Inc., 5.75%, 11/20/25 | 895,000 |
| 973,715 |
|
Ally Financial, Inc., 8.00%, 11/1/31 | 210,000 |
| 271,929 |
|
HUB International Ltd., 7.875%, 10/1/21(1) | 410,000 |
| 427,425 |
|
Icahn Enterprises LP / Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp., 6.00%, 8/1/20 | 300,000 |
| 309,773 |
|
Icahn Enterprises LP / Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp., 5.875%, 2/1/22 | 405,000 |
| 419,175 |
|
Icahn Enterprises LP / Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp., 6.25%, 2/1/22 | 255,000 |
| 266,475 |
|
Intelsat Connect Finance SA, 12.50%, 4/1/22(1) | 161,000 |
| 158,283 |
|
Nationstar Mortgage LLC / Nationstar Capital Corp., 6.50%, 7/1/21 | 385,000 |
| 393,903 |
|
| | 4,280,042 |
|
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 4.6% | | |
CenturyLink, Inc., 5.625%, 4/1/20 | 1,055,000 |
| 1,104,796 |
|
CenturyLink, Inc., 5.80%, 3/15/22 | 360,000 |
| 360,000 |
|
Cincinnati Bell, Inc., 7.00%, 7/15/24(1) | 195,000 |
| 191,100 |
|
Frontier Communications Corp., 7.125%, 3/15/19 | 495,000 |
| 491,287 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Frontier Communications Corp., 8.50%, 4/15/20 | $ | 112,000 |
| $ | 108,920 |
|
Frontier Communications Corp., 10.50%, 9/15/22 | 385,000 |
| 336,875 |
|
Frontier Communications Corp., 7.125%, 1/15/23 | 805,000 |
| 619,850 |
|
Frontier Communications Corp., 6.875%, 1/15/25 | 450,000 |
| 338,625 |
|
Frontier Communications Corp., 11.00%, 9/15/25 | 255,000 |
| 218,025 |
|
Hughes Satellite Systems Corp., 5.25%, 8/1/26 | 480,000 |
| 501,000 |
|
Inmarsat Finance plc, 4.875%, 5/15/22(1) | 175,000 |
| 179,375 |
|
Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA, 7.25%, 10/15/20 | 680,000 |
| 657,900 |
|
Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA, 9.75%, 7/15/25(1) | 1,260,000 |
| 1,275,750 |
|
Level 3 Financing, Inc., 5.375%, 8/15/22 | 645,000 |
| 665,840 |
|
Level 3 Financing, Inc., 5.375%, 5/1/25 | 185,000 |
| 190,666 |
|
SoftBank Group Corp., 4.50%, 4/15/20(1) | 560,000 |
| 579,135 |
|
Sprint Capital Corp., 6.90%, 5/1/19 | 860,000 |
| 919,125 |
|
Sprint Capital Corp., 6.875%, 11/15/28 | 280,000 |
| 314,300 |
|
Sprint Capital Corp., 8.75%, 3/15/32 | 280,000 |
| 358,750 |
|
Telecom Italia Capital SA, 6.375%, 11/15/33 | 1,000,000 |
| 1,156,250 |
|
Windstream Services LLC, 7.75%, 10/15/20 | 335,000 |
| 269,675 |
|
Windstream Services LLC, 7.75%, 10/1/21 | 165,000 |
| 123,750 |
|
Windstream Services LLC, 6.375%, 8/1/23 | 350,000 |
| 249,375 |
|
| | 11,210,369 |
|
Energy Equipment and Services — 2.1% | | |
Ensco plc, 4.70%, 3/15/21 | 140,000 |
| 136,500 |
|
Ensco plc, 8.00%, 1/31/24 | 488,000 |
| 481,900 |
|
Ensco plc, 5.20%, 3/15/25 | 245,000 |
| 207,025 |
|
Nabors Industries, Inc., 4.625%, 9/15/21 | 360,000 |
| 354,960 |
|
Noble Holding International Ltd., 7.75%, 1/15/24 | 1,375,000 |
| 1,227,187 |
|
Precision Drilling Corp., 5.25%, 11/15/24 | 375,000 |
| 346,875 |
|
Transocean, Inc., 6.00%, 3/15/18 | 42,000 |
| 42,735 |
|
Transocean, Inc., 9.00%, 7/15/23(1) | 760,000 |
| 822,700 |
|
Weatherford International Ltd., 7.75%, 6/15/21 | 390,000 |
| 407,063 |
|
Weatherford International Ltd., 4.50%, 4/15/22 | 840,000 |
| 785,400 |
|
Weatherford International Ltd., 9.875%, 2/15/24(1) | 250,000 |
| 276,250 |
|
| | 5,088,595 |
|
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 1.3% | | |
CoreCivic, Inc., 4.125%, 4/1/20 | 375,000 |
| 386,250 |
|
Equinix, Inc., 5.375%, 4/1/23 | 235,000 |
| 245,763 |
|
Iron Mountain, Inc., 4.875%, 9/15/27(1) | 500,000 |
| 511,875 |
|
MGM Growth Properties Operating Partnership LP / MGP Finance Co-Issuer, Inc., 5.625%, 5/1/24 | 475,000 |
| 517,076 |
|
RHP Hotel Properties LP / RHP Finance Corp., 5.00%, 4/15/21 | 280,000 |
| 287,700 |
|
Uniti Group LP / Uniti Group Finance, Inc. / CSL Capital LLC, 6.00%, 4/15/23(1) | 140,000 |
| 134,400 |
|
Uniti Group LP / Uniti Group Finance, Inc. / CSL Capital LLC, 8.25%, 10/15/23 | 605,000 |
| 536,937 |
|
Uniti Group LP / Uniti Group Finance, Inc. / CSL Capital LLC, 7.125%, 12/15/24(1) | 770,000 |
| 654,019 |
|
| | 3,274,020 |
|
Financial Services — 1.0% | | |
PetSmart, Inc., 7.125%, 3/15/23(1) | 1,380,000 |
| 1,080,264 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Solera LLC / Solera Finance, Inc., 10.50%, 3/1/24(1) | $ | 1,150,000 |
| $ | 1,314,968 |
|
| | 2,395,232 |
|
Food and Staples Retailing — 1.3% | | |
Albertsons Cos. LLC / Safeway, Inc. / New Albertson's, Inc. / Albertson's LLC, 6.625%, 6/15/24 | 1,025,000 |
| 959,656 |
|
BI-LO LLC / BI-LO Finance Corp., 9.25%, 2/15/19(1) | 125,000 |
| 114,375 |
|
Horizon Pharma, Inc., 6.625%, 5/1/23 | 415,000 |
| 406,700 |
|
Rite Aid Corp., 6.125%, 4/1/23(1) | 1,365,000 |
| 1,332,581 |
|
SUPERVALU, Inc., 6.75%, 6/1/21 | 250,000 |
| 238,125 |
|
Tesco plc, 6.15%, 11/15/37(1) | 120,000 |
| 125,718 |
|
| | 3,177,155 |
|
Food Products — 2.0% | | |
B&G Foods, Inc., 5.25%, 4/1/25 | 460,000 |
| 470,350 |
|
JBS USA LUX SA / JBS USA Finance, Inc., 8.25%, 2/1/20(1) | 265,000 |
| 268,975 |
|
JBS USA LUX SA / JBS USA Finance, Inc., 7.25%, 6/1/21(1) | 210,000 |
| 215,250 |
|
JBS USA LUX SA / JBS USA Finance, Inc., 5.875%, 7/15/24(1) | 280,000 |
| 282,100 |
|
JBS USA LUX SA / JBS USA Finance, Inc., 5.75%, 6/15/25(1) | 45,000 |
| 45,056 |
|
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc., 4.625%, 11/1/24(1) | 460,000 |
| 481,850 |
|
Pilgrim's Pride Corp., 5.75%, 3/15/25(1) | 1,555,000 |
| 1,609,425 |
|
Pinnacle Foods Finance LLC / Pinnacle Foods Finance Corp., 4.875%, 5/1/21 | 220,000 |
| 226,050 |
|
Post Holdings, Inc., 5.00%, 8/15/26(1) | 1,385,000 |
| 1,385,866 |
|
| | 4,984,922 |
|
Gas Utilities — 3.5% | | |
Andeavor Logistics LP / Tesoro Logistics Finance Corp., 5.50%, 10/15/19 | 280,000 |
| 296,100 |
|
Andeavor Logistics LP / Tesoro Logistics Finance Corp., 6.25%, 10/15/22 | 265,000 |
| 283,219 |
|
Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings LLC, 7.00%, 6/30/24 | 245,000 |
| 279,606 |
|
Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings LLC, 5.875%, 3/31/25 | 485,000 |
| 523,800 |
|
Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings LLC, 5.125%, 6/30/27(1) | 450,000 |
| 465,750 |
|
Crestwood Midstream Partners LP / Crestwood Midstream Finance Corp., 6.25%, 4/1/23 | 140,000 |
| 145,075 |
|
Crestwood Midstream Partners LP / Crestwood Midstream Finance Corp., 5.75%, 4/1/25 | 460,000 |
| 471,500 |
|
Energy Transfer Equity LP, 5.875%, 1/15/24 | 610,000 |
| 658,037 |
|
Energy Transfer Equity LP, 5.50%, 6/1/27 | 400,000 |
| 423,000 |
|
Energy Transfer LP / Regency Energy Finance Corp., 5.50%, 4/15/23 | 375,000 |
| 387,750 |
|
Genesis Energy LP / Genesis Energy Finance Corp., 6.75%, 8/1/22 | 235,000 |
| 241,462 |
|
Genesis Energy LP / Genesis Energy Finance Corp., 5.625%, 6/15/24 | 910,000 |
| 887,250 |
|
MPLX LP, 4.875%, 12/1/24 | 245,000 |
| 264,411 |
|
NuStar Logistics LP, 4.75%, 2/1/22 | 155,000 |
| 157,325 |
|
Rockies Express Pipeline LLC, 5.625%, 4/15/20(1) | 815,000 |
| 860,844 |
|
Targa Resources Partners LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 4.25%, 11/15/23 | 471,000 |
| 469,234 |
|
Targa Resources Partners LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 5.125%, 2/1/25 | 461,000 |
| 476,420 |
|
Williams Cos., Inc. (The), 4.55%, 6/24/24 | 1,205,000 |
| 1,253,200 |
|
| | 8,543,983 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 0.9% | | |
Alere, Inc., 6.50%, 6/15/20 | $ | 350,000 |
| $ | 357,000 |
|
Alere, Inc., 6.375%, 7/1/23(1) | 165,000 |
| 177,788 |
|
DJO Finco, Inc. / DJO Finance LLC / DJO Finance Corp., 8.125%, 6/15/21(1) | 235,000 |
| 226,188 |
|
Mallinckrodt International Finance SA, 4.75%, 4/15/23 | 625,000 |
| 535,937 |
|
Mallinckrodt International Finance SA / Mallinckrodt CB LLC, 5.75%, 8/1/22(1) | 320,000 |
| 314,400 |
|
Mallinckrodt International Finance SA / Mallinckrodt CB LLC, 5.625%, 10/15/23(1) | 265,000 |
| 248,106 |
|
Mallinckrodt International Finance SA / Mallinckrodt CB LLC, 5.50%, 4/15/25(1) | 145,000 |
| 131,225 |
|
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. / Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics SA, 6.625%, 5/15/22(1) | 175,000 |
| 172,375 |
|
| | 2,163,019 |
|
Health Care Providers and Services — 6.4% | | |
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc., 5.125%, 7/1/22 | 100,000 |
| 104,040 |
|
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc., 5.625%, 2/15/23 | 290,000 |
| 305,950 |
|
Centene Corp., 6.125%, 2/15/24 | 555,000 |
| 601,481 |
|
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc., 8.00%, 11/15/19 | 415,000 |
| 405,663 |
|
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc., 7.125%, 7/15/20 | 585,000 |
| 530,156 |
|
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc., 5.125%, 8/1/21 | 270,000 |
| 267,300 |
|
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc., 6.875%, 2/1/22 | 180,000 |
| 141,975 |
|
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc., 6.25%, 3/31/23 | 725,000 |
| 718,656 |
|
DaVita, Inc., 5.125%, 7/15/24 | 532,000 |
| 530,670 |
|
DaVita, Inc., 5.00%, 5/1/25 | 235,000 |
| 232,356 |
|
Envision Healthcare Corp., 5.625%, 7/15/22 | 665,000 |
| 695,756 |
|
HCA, Inc., 7.50%, 2/15/22 | 625,000 |
| 718,556 |
|
HCA, Inc., 4.75%, 5/1/23 | 555,000 |
| 588,994 |
|
HCA, Inc., 5.00%, 3/15/24 | 690,000 |
| 736,575 |
|
HCA, Inc., 5.375%, 2/1/25 | 695,000 |
| 734,094 |
|
HCA, Inc., 7.69%, 6/15/25 | 670,000 |
| 782,225 |
|
HCA, Inc., 4.50%, 2/15/27 | 480,000 |
| 492,000 |
|
HealthSouth Corp., 5.75%, 11/1/24 | 275,000 |
| 282,941 |
|
IASIS Healthcare LLC / IASIS Capital Corp., 8.375%, 5/15/19 | 760,000 |
| 763,325 |
|
Jaguar Holding Co. II / Pharmaceutical Product Development LLC, 6.375%, 8/1/23(1) | 375,000 |
| 393,281 |
|
Kindred Healthcare, Inc., 8.00%, 1/15/20 | 670,000 |
| 661,417 |
|
Kindred Healthcare, Inc., 6.375%, 4/15/22 | 200,000 |
| 182,000 |
|
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.00%, 10/1/20 | 385,000 |
| 411,261 |
|
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 4.50%, 4/1/21 | 410,000 |
| 420,127 |
|
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 8.125%, 4/1/22 | 670,000 |
| 683,400 |
|
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.75%, 6/15/23 | 780,000 |
| 749,775 |
|
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 5.125%, 5/1/25(1) | 1,000,000 |
| 988,750 |
|
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 7.00%, 8/1/25(1) | 1,180,000 |
| 1,112,150 |
|
Universal Health Services, Inc., 5.00%, 6/1/26(1) | 475,000 |
| 502,313 |
|
| | 15,737,187 |
|
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 6.1% | | |
1011778 BC ULC / New Red Finance, Inc., 6.00%, 4/1/22(1) | 220,000 |
| 227,068 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
1011778 BC ULC / New Red Finance, Inc., 5.00%, 10/15/25(1)(2) | $ | 700,000 |
| $ | 715,750 |
|
Aramark Services, Inc., 5.125%, 1/15/24 | 355,000 |
| 377,631 |
|
Boyd Gaming Corp., 6.875%, 5/15/23 | 488,000 |
| 523,687 |
|
Boyd Gaming Corp., 6.375%, 4/1/26 | 350,000 |
| 382,813 |
|
Caesars Entertainment Resort Properties LLC / Caesars Entertainment Resort Properties Finance, Inc., 8.00%, 10/1/20 | 350,000 |
| 358,750 |
|
Caesars Entertainment Resort Properties LLC / Caesars Entertainment Resort Properties Finance, Inc., 11.00%, 10/1/21 | 415,000 |
| 442,494 |
|
Eldorado Resorts, Inc., 7.00%, 8/1/23 | 600,000 |
| 651,750 |
|
FelCor Lodging LP, 5.625%, 3/1/23 | 215,000 |
| 223,869 |
|
Golden Nugget, Inc., 8.50%, 12/1/21(1) | 545,000 |
| 574,675 |
|
Hilton Domestic Operating Co., Inc., 4.25%, 9/1/24 | 710,000 |
| 725,975 |
|
Hilton Worldwide Finance LLC / Hilton Worldwide Finance Corp., 4.625%, 4/1/25 | 455,000 |
| 469,788 |
|
International Game Technology plc, 6.25%, 2/15/22(1) | 495,000 |
| 549,697 |
|
International Game Technology plc, 6.50%, 2/15/25(1) | 910,000 |
| 1,027,162 |
|
Jack Ohio Finance LLC / Jack Ohio Finance 1 Corp., 6.75%, 11/15/21(1) | 460,000 |
| 483,575 |
|
KFC Holding Co. / Pizza Hut Holdings LLC / Taco Bell of America LLC, 5.25%, 6/1/26(1) | 250,000 |
| 265,625 |
|
Landry's, Inc., 6.75%, 10/15/24(1) | 710,000 |
| 719,762 |
|
MGM Resorts International, 5.25%, 3/31/20 | 640,000 |
| 679,200 |
|
MGM Resorts International, 6.00%, 3/15/23 | 350,000 |
| 386,750 |
|
MGM Resorts International, 4.625%, 9/1/26 | 280,000 |
| 284,900 |
|
Penn National Gaming, Inc., 5.625%, 1/15/27(1) | 980,000 |
| 1,019,200 |
|
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc., 5.625%, 5/1/24 | 360,000 |
| 369,900 |
|
Rivers Pittsburgh Borrower, LP / Rivers Pittsburgh Finance Corp., 6.125%, 8/15/21(1) | 260,000 |
| 263,250 |
|
Scientific Games International, Inc., 6.25%, 9/1/20 | 445,000 |
| 452,788 |
|
Scientific Games International, Inc., 7.00%, 1/1/22(1) | 975,000 |
| 1,037,156 |
|
Scientific Games International, Inc., 10.00%, 12/1/22 | 490,000 |
| 544,512 |
|
Station Casinos LLC, 5.00%, 10/1/25(1) | 100,000 |
| 100,490 |
|
Wynn Las Vegas LLC / Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp., 5.50%, 3/1/25(1) | 805,000 |
| 840,219 |
|
Yum! Brands, Inc., 3.75%, 11/1/21 | 200,000 |
| 206,750 |
|
| | 14,905,186 |
|
Household Durables — 3.1% | | |
Beazer Homes USA, Inc., 8.75%, 3/15/22 | 260,000 |
| 288,600 |
|
Beazer Homes USA, Inc., 7.25%, 2/1/23 | 294,000 |
| 307,230 |
|
Beazer Homes USA, Inc., 6.75%, 3/15/25 | 730,000 |
| 772,413 |
|
Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc. / Brookfield Residential US Corp., 6.125%, 7/1/22(1) | 340,000 |
| 357,000 |
|
Century Communities, Inc., 6.875%, 5/15/22 | 235,000 |
| 249,335 |
|
K Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., 7.00%, 1/15/19(1) | 225,000 |
| 218,812 |
|
KB Home, 7.00%, 12/15/21 | 110,000 |
| 124,025 |
|
Lennar Corp., 4.50%, 4/30/24 | 695,000 |
| 717,435 |
|
Meritage Homes Corp., 7.00%, 4/1/22 | 210,000 |
| 240,975 |
|
Meritage Homes Corp., 5.125%, 6/6/27 | 730,000 |
| 733,650 |
|
PulteGroup, Inc., 5.50%, 3/1/26 | 465,000 |
| 508,780 |
|
Shea Homes LP / Shea Homes Funding Corp., 5.875%, 4/1/23(1) | 355,000 |
| 366,537 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Taylor Morrison Communities, Inc. / Taylor Morrison Holdings II, Inc., 5.625%, 3/1/24(1) | $ | 1,015,000 |
| $ | 1,060,675 |
|
TRI Pointe Group, Inc. / TRI Pointe Homes, Inc., 5.875%, 6/15/24 | 960,000 |
| 1,032,000 |
|
William Lyon Homes, Inc., 5.875%, 1/31/25 | 570,000 |
| 585,675 |
|
| | 7,563,142 |
|
Household Products — 0.4% | | |
Energizer Holdings, Inc., 5.50%, 6/15/25(1) | 365,000 |
| 385,075 |
|
Spectrum Brands, Inc., 6.625%, 11/15/22 | 265,000 |
| 276,925 |
|
Spectrum Brands, Inc., 5.75%, 7/15/25 | 325,000 |
| 347,750 |
|
| | 1,009,750 |
|
Industrial Conglomerates — 0.6% | | |
Bombardier, Inc., 8.75%, 12/1/21(1) | 360,000 |
| 387,720 |
|
Signode Industrial Group Lux SA / Signode Industrial Group US, Inc., 6.375%, 5/1/22(1) | 988,000 |
| 1,029,990 |
|
| | 1,417,710 |
|
Insurance — 0.6% | | |
Genworth Holdings, Inc., 7.625%, 9/24/21 | 315,000 |
| 308,070 |
|
Genworth Holdings, Inc., VRN, 3.32%, 11/15/17, resets quarterly off the 3-month LIBOR plus 2.00% | 175,000 |
| 82,250 |
|
Liberty Mutual Group, Inc., VRN, 4.23%, 12/15/17, resets quarterly off the 3-month LIBOR plus 2.91%(1) | 670,000 |
| 656,600 |
|
Voya Financial, Inc., VRN, 5.65%, 5/15/23(6) | 350,000 |
| 372,575 |
|
| | 1,419,495 |
|
Internet Software and Services — 0.4% | | |
IAC/InterActiveCorp, 4.75%, 12/15/22 | 130,000 |
| 128,375 |
|
Netflix, Inc., 5.375%, 2/1/21 | 140,000 |
| 150,850 |
|
Netflix, Inc., 5.75%, 3/1/24 | 555,000 |
| 606,338 |
|
VeriSign, Inc., 4.625%, 5/1/23 | 140,000 |
| 145,250 |
|
| | 1,030,813 |
|
IT Services — 1.0% | | |
CDW LLC / CDW Finance Corp., 5.00%, 9/1/23 | 240,000 |
| 251,777 |
|
CDW LLC / CDW Finance Corp., 5.50%, 12/1/24 | 290,000 |
| 324,440 |
|
First Data Corp., 7.00%, 12/1/23(1) | 930,000 |
| 995,379 |
|
First Data Corp., 5.00%, 1/15/24(1) | 135,000 |
| 140,677 |
|
First Data Corp., 5.75%, 1/15/24(1) | 660,000 |
| 693,000 |
|
| | 2,405,273 |
|
Machinery — 0.3% | | |
BlueLine Rental Finance Corp. / BlueLine Rental LLC, 9.25%, 3/15/24(1) | 545,000 |
| 587,919 |
|
Navistar International Corp., 8.25%, 11/1/21 | 284,000 |
| 285,782 |
|
| | 873,701 |
|
Marine — 0.4% | | |
Martin Midstream Partners LP / Martin Midstream Finance Corp., 7.25%, 2/15/21 | 1,005,000 |
| 1,032,638 |
|
Media — 11.8% | | |
Altice Financing SA, 6.50%, 1/15/22(1) | 265,000 |
| 276,263 |
|
Altice Financing SA, 6.625%, 2/15/23(1) | 980,000 |
| 1,041,250 |
|
Altice Financing SA, 7.50%, 5/15/26(1) | 555,000 |
| 611,887 |
|
Altice Finco SA, 7.625%, 2/15/25(1) | 360,000 |
| 381,150 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Altice Luxembourg SA, 7.625%, 2/15/25(1) | $ | 470,000 |
| $ | 508,775 |
|
Altice US Finance I Corp., 5.375%, 7/15/23(1) | 460,000 |
| 487,600 |
|
Altice US Finance I Corp., 5.50%, 5/15/26(1) | 245,000 |
| 259,088 |
|
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., 5.875%, 2/15/22 | 140,000 |
| 141,575 |
|
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., 5.75%, 6/15/25 | 140,000 |
| 138,250 |
|
AMC Networks, Inc., 4.75%, 8/1/25 | 730,000 |
| 739,125 |
|
Cablevision SA, 6.50%, 6/15/21(1) | 305,000 |
| 326,271 |
|
Cablevision Systems Corp., 5.875%, 9/15/22 | 805,000 |
| 835,187 |
|
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.25%, 9/30/22 | 270,000 |
| 278,775 |
|
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.125%, 5/1/23(1) | 880,000 |
| 918,500 |
|
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.375%, 5/1/25(1) | 325,000 |
| 337,633 |
|
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.75%, 2/15/26(1) | 880,000 |
| 926,200 |
|
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.125%, 5/1/27(1) | 515,000 |
| 523,369 |
|
Cinemark USA, Inc., 5.125%, 12/15/22 | 165,000 |
| 170,156 |
|
Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc., 7.625%, 3/15/20 | 765,000 |
| 758,175 |
|
Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc., 6.50%, 11/15/22 | 205,000 |
| 212,175 |
|
CSC Holdings LLC, 6.75%, 11/15/21 | 465,000 |
| 514,987 |
|
CSC Holdings LLC, 10.125%, 1/15/23(1) | 340,000 |
| 393,125 |
|
CSC Holdings LLC, 6.625%, 10/15/25(1) | 200,000 |
| 219,500 |
|
CSC Holdings LLC, 5.50%, 4/15/27(1) | 485,000 |
| 505,612 |
|
Cumulus Media Holdings, Inc., 7.75%, 5/1/19 | 190,000 |
| 56,525 |
|
DISH DBS Corp., 6.75%, 6/1/21 | 370,000 |
| 407,925 |
|
DISH DBS Corp., 5.00%, 3/15/23 | 885,000 |
| 910,997 |
|
DISH DBS Corp., 5.875%, 11/15/24 | 830,000 |
| 872,703 |
|
Gray Television, Inc., 5.125%, 10/15/24(1) | 675,000 |
| 680,062 |
|
Gray Television, Inc., 5.875%, 7/15/26(1) | 855,000 |
| 882,787 |
|
GTH Finance BV, 7.25%, 4/26/23(1) | 780,000 |
| 886,380 |
|
Lamar Media Corp., 5.875%, 2/1/22 | 205,000 |
| 211,663 |
|
Lamar Media Corp., 5.00%, 5/1/23 | 390,000 |
| 406,088 |
|
McClatchy Co. (The), 9.00%, 12/15/22 | 125,000 |
| 129,688 |
|
Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc., 5.625%, 8/1/24(1) | 635,000 |
| 658,812 |
|
Nielsen Finance LLC / Nielsen Finance Co., 5.00%, 4/15/22(1) | 355,000 |
| 368,756 |
|
Regal Entertainment Group, 5.75%, 3/15/22 | 350,000 |
| 362,250 |
|
RR Donnelley & Sons Co., 6.00%, 4/1/24 | 415,000 |
| 389,581 |
|
SFR Group SA, 6.00%, 5/15/22(1) | 795,000 |
| 831,769 |
|
SFR Group SA, 7.375%, 5/1/26(1) | 1,115,000 |
| 1,205,594 |
|
Sinclair Television Group, Inc., 5.625%, 8/1/24(1) | 485,000 |
| 498,944 |
|
Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 4.625%, 5/15/23(1) | 515,000 |
| 530,450 |
|
Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 6.00%, 7/15/24(1) | 280,000 |
| 302,050 |
|
Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 5.375%, 4/15/25(1) | 350,000 |
| 370,125 |
|
TEGNA, Inc., 5.125%, 7/15/20 | 280,000 |
| 287,700 |
|
TEGNA, Inc., 5.50%, 9/15/24(1) | 415,000 |
| 438,344 |
|
Unitymedia GmbH, 6.125%, 1/15/25(1) | 265,000 |
| 283,881 |
|
Univision Communications, Inc., 5.125%, 5/15/23(1) | 280,000 |
| 286,300 |
|
Univision Communications, Inc., 5.125%, 2/15/25(1) | 375,000 |
| 379,219 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
UPCB Finance IV Ltd., 5.375%, 1/15/25(1) | $ | 315,000 |
| $ | 329,175 |
|
Videotron Ltd., 5.00%, 7/15/22 | 280,000 |
| 303,450 |
|
Virgin Media Finance plc, 5.75%, 1/15/25(1) | 640,000 |
| 664,800 |
|
Virgin Media Secured Finance plc, 5.25%, 1/15/26(1) | 510,000 |
| 532,950 |
|
Virgin Media Secured Finance plc, 5.50%, 8/15/26(1) | 265,000 |
| 279,906 |
|
Wind Acquisition Finance SA, 4.75%, 7/15/20(1) | 440,000 |
| 445,914 |
|
Wind Acquisition Finance SA, 7.375%, 4/23/21(1) | 510,000 |
| 530,719 |
|
WMG Acquisition Corp., 5.625%, 4/15/22(1) | 517,000 |
| 539,619 |
|
Ziggo Bond Finance BV, 5.875%, 1/15/25(1) | 290,000 |
| 303,775 |
|
Ziggo Secured Finance BV, 5.50%, 1/15/27(1) | 875,000 |
| 898,791 |
|
| | 28,972,320 |
|
Metals and Mining — 5.1% | | |
AK Steel Corp., 7.00%, 3/15/27 | 455,000 |
| 465,806 |
|
Alcoa Nederland Holding BV, 6.75%, 9/30/24(1) | 410,000 |
| 456,125 |
|
Aleris International, Inc., 9.50%, 4/1/21(1) | 235,000 |
| 251,450 |
|
Allegheny Technologies, Inc., 5.95%, 1/15/21 | 715,000 |
| 732,875 |
|
ArcelorMittal, 6.00%, 3/1/21 | 425,000 |
| 468,563 |
|
ArcelorMittal, 6.125%, 6/1/25 | 535,000 |
| 617,925 |
|
ArcelorMittal, 7.25%, 3/1/41 | 555,000 |
| 659,756 |
|
Arconic, Inc., 5.40%, 4/15/21 | 505,000 |
| 543,658 |
|
Arconic, Inc., 5.125%, 10/1/24 | 675,000 |
| 720,377 |
|
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc., 5.75%, 3/1/25(1) | 830,000 |
| 799,912 |
|
Constellium NV, 6.625%, 3/1/25(1) | 585,000 |
| 600,356 |
|
First Quantum Minerals Ltd., 7.25%, 5/15/22(1) | 505,000 |
| 522,044 |
|
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 3.55%, 3/1/22 | 975,000 |
| 962,510 |
|
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 5.40%, 11/14/34 | 905,000 |
| 868,800 |
|
Kinross Gold Corp., 5.125%, 9/1/21 | 140,000 |
| 150,850 |
|
Lundin Mining Corp., 7.875%, 11/1/22(1) | 235,000 |
| 256,738 |
|
New Gold, Inc., 6.25%, 11/15/22(1) | 115,000 |
| 119,744 |
|
Novelis Corp., 5.875%, 9/30/26(1) | 780,000 |
| 793,650 |
|
Steel Dynamics, Inc., 5.25%, 4/15/23 | 400,000 |
| 417,000 |
|
Steel Dynamics, Inc., 5.00%, 12/15/26 | 360,000 |
| 385,200 |
|
Teck Resources Ltd., 4.75%, 1/15/22 | 585,000 |
| 621,381 |
|
Teck Resources Ltd., 8.50%, 6/1/24(1) | 265,000 |
| 304,750 |
|
Teck Resources Ltd., 6.25%, 7/15/41 | 465,000 |
| 527,459 |
|
United States Steel Corp., 7.375%, 4/1/20 | 98,000 |
| 107,310 |
|
United States Steel Corp., 6.875%, 8/15/25 | 100,000 |
| 102,750 |
|
| | 12,456,989 |
|
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 0.1% | | |
iStar, Inc., 5.00%, 7/1/19 | 270,000 |
| 273,713 |
|
Multi-Utilities — 3.0% | | |
AES Corp., 4.875%, 5/15/23 | 760,000 |
| 782,800 |
|
AES Corp., 6.00%, 5/15/26 | 530,000 |
| 572,400 |
|
AmeriGas Partners LP / AmeriGas Finance Corp., 5.875%, 8/20/26 | 480,000 |
| 501,600 |
|
AmeriGas Partners LP / AmeriGas Finance Corp., 5.75%, 5/20/27 | 605,000 |
| 621,638 |
|
Calpine Corp., 5.375%, 1/15/23 | 645,000 |
| 630,584 |
|
Calpine Corp., 5.75%, 1/15/25 | 985,000 |
| 934,519 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Dynegy, Inc., 7.375%, 11/1/22 | $ | 735,000 |
| $ | 769,912 |
|
Dynegy, Inc., 7.625%, 11/1/24 | 225,000 |
| 234,281 |
|
NRG Energy, Inc., 6.25%, 7/15/22 | 655,000 |
| 691,025 |
|
NRG Energy, Inc., 6.25%, 5/1/24 | 680,000 |
| 710,600 |
|
NRG Energy, Inc., 7.25%, 5/15/26 | 530,000 |
| 571,075 |
|
Talen Energy Supply LLC, 4.625%, 7/15/19(1) | 71,000 |
| 70,290 |
|
Talen Energy Supply LLC, 6.50%, 6/1/25 | 390,000 |
| 298,350 |
|
| | 7,389,074 |
|
Multiline Retail — 0.3% | | |
Bon-Ton Department Stores, Inc. (The), 8.00%, 6/15/21 | 180,000 |
| 65,700 |
|
JC Penney Corp., Inc., 5.75%, 2/15/18 | 296,000 |
| 298,220 |
|
JC Penney Corp., Inc., 5.65%, 6/1/20 | 235,000 |
| 231,769 |
|
Neiman Marcus Group Ltd. LLC, 8.00%, 10/15/21(1) | 330,000 |
| 173,250 |
|
| | 768,939 |
|
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 9.4% | | |
Alta Mesa Holdings LP / Alta Mesa Finance Services Corp., 7.875%, 12/15/24(1) | 475,000 |
| 515,375 |
|
Antero Resources Corp., 5.125%, 12/1/22 | 655,000 |
| 673,012 |
|
Antero Resources Corp., 5.625%, 6/1/23 | 255,000 |
| 267,113 |
|
Calumet Specialty Products Partners LP / Calumet Finance Corp., 6.50%, 4/15/21 | 235,000 |
| 230,741 |
|
Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc., 7.50%, 9/15/20 | 485,000 |
| 495,912 |
|
Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc., 6.25%, 4/15/23 | 235,000 |
| 239,700 |
|
Cenovus Energy, Inc., 6.75%, 11/15/39 | 500,000 |
| 577,089 |
|
Chesapeake Energy Corp., 8.00%, 12/15/22(1) | 469,000 |
| 507,692 |
|
Chesapeake Energy Corp., 8.00%, 1/15/25(1) | 855,000 |
| 865,687 |
|
Comstock Resources, Inc. (Toggle PIK), 10.00%, 3/15/20 | 485,000 |
| 485,000 |
|
CONSOL Energy, Inc., 5.875%, 4/15/22 | 1,258,000 |
| 1,276,870 |
|
Continental Resources, Inc., 5.00%, 9/15/22 | 371,000 |
| 378,420 |
|
Continental Resources, Inc., 3.80%, 6/1/24 | 655,000 |
| 635,350 |
|
Continental Resources, Inc., 4.90%, 6/1/44 | 245,000 |
| 223,563 |
|
Denbury Resources, Inc., 9.00%, 5/15/21(1) | 255,000 |
| 250,219 |
|
Denbury Resources, Inc., 4.625%, 7/15/23 | 220,000 |
| 116,600 |
|
Diamondback Energy, Inc., 4.75%, 11/1/24 | 585,000 |
| 599,625 |
|
EP Energy LLC / Everest Acquisition Finance, Inc., 9.375%, 5/1/20 | 510,000 |
| 427,125 |
|
EP Energy LLC / Everest Acquisition Finance, Inc., 8.00%, 11/29/24(1) | 530,000 |
| 537,950 |
|
EP Energy LLC / Everest Acquisition Finance, Inc., 8.00%, 2/15/25(1) | 70,000 |
| 54,863 |
|
Ferrellgas LP / Ferrellgas Finance Corp., 6.50%, 5/1/21 | 280,000 |
| 273,000 |
|
Ferrellgas LP / Ferrellgas Finance Corp., 6.75%, 1/15/22 | 290,000 |
| 282,750 |
|
Ferrellgas LP / Ferrellgas Finance Corp., 6.75%, 6/15/23 | 185,000 |
| 178,988 |
|
Gulfport Energy Corp., 6.00%, 10/15/24 | 305,000 |
| 308,813 |
|
Gulfport Energy Corp., 6.375%, 5/15/25 | 470,000 |
| 477,637 |
|
Halcon Resources Corp., 6.75%, 2/15/25(1) | 830,000 |
| 863,200 |
|
Hilcorp Energy I LP / Hilcorp Finance Co., 5.75%, 10/1/25(1) | 240,000 |
| 243,900 |
|
Laredo Petroleum, Inc., 6.25%, 3/15/23 | 285,000 |
| 294,975 |
|
MEG Energy Corp., 7.00%, 3/31/24(1) | 335,000 |
| 288,938 |
|
MEG Energy Corp., 6.50%, 1/15/25(1) | 555,000 |
| 542,512 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Murphy Oil Corp., 4.70%, 12/1/22 | $ | 460,000 |
| $ | 463,450 |
|
Newfield Exploration Co., 5.75%, 1/30/22 | 280,000 |
| 300,300 |
|
Newfield Exploration Co., 5.375%, 1/1/26 | 140,000 |
| 148,047 |
|
Oasis Petroleum, Inc., 6.875%, 3/15/22 | 855,000 |
| 874,237 |
|
Petrobras Global Finance BV, 5.30%, 1/27/25(1) | 437,000 |
| 436,891 |
|
QEP Resources, Inc., 5.375%, 10/1/22 | 865,000 |
| 854,187 |
|
Range Resources Corp., 5.75%, 6/1/21(1) | 280,000 |
| 292,600 |
|
Range Resources Corp., 5.00%, 8/15/22(1) | 415,000 |
| 416,556 |
|
Sanchez Energy Corp., 7.75%, 6/15/21 | 445,000 |
| 423,863 |
|
Sanchez Energy Corp., 6.125%, 1/15/23 | 335,000 |
| 289,775 |
|
SM Energy Co., 6.50%, 1/1/23 | 140,000 |
| 141,750 |
|
SM Energy Co., 5.00%, 1/15/24 | 365,000 |
| 345,838 |
|
Southwestern Energy Co., 6.70%, 1/23/25 | 555,000 |
| 564,712 |
|
Suburban Propane Partners LP / Suburban Energy Finance Corp., 5.50%, 6/1/24 | 385,000 |
| 388,850 |
|
Suburban Propane Partners LP / Suburban Energy Finance Corp., 5.75%, 3/1/25 | 550,000 |
| 547,250 |
|
Sunoco LP / Sunoco Finance Corp., 5.50%, 8/1/20 | 525,000 |
| 541,406 |
|
Sunoco LP / Sunoco Finance Corp., 6.375%, 4/1/23 | 468,000 |
| 499,590 |
|
Whiting Petroleum Corp., 5.75%, 3/15/21 | 1,260,000 |
| 1,241,100 |
|
WPX Energy, Inc., 6.00%, 1/15/22 | 415,000 |
| 431,081 |
|
WPX Energy, Inc., 8.25%, 8/1/23 | 235,000 |
| 264,669 |
|
YPF SA, 8.875%, 12/19/18 | 415,000 |
| 444,258 |
|
| | 23,023,029 |
|
Personal Products — 0.1% | | |
Avon Products, Inc., 7.00%, 3/15/23 | 280,000 |
| 246,764 |
|
Pharmaceuticals — 2.4% | | |
Endo DAC / Endo Finance LLC / Endo Finco, Inc., 6.00%, 7/15/23(1) | 465,000 |
| 385,950 |
|
Endo DAC / Endo Finance LLC / Endo Finco, Inc., 6.00%, 2/1/25(1) | 380,000 |
| 309,700 |
|
Endo Finance LLC / Endo Finco, Inc., 7.25%, 1/15/22(1) | 330,000 |
| 310,200 |
|
Endo Finance LLC / Endo Finco, Inc., 5.375%, 1/15/23(1) | 345,000 |
| 282,900 |
|
Quintiles IMS, Inc., 4.875%, 5/15/23(1) | 475,000 |
| 496,375 |
|
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., 5.375%, 3/15/20(1) | 665,000 |
| 666,662 |
|
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., 6.375%, 10/15/20(1) | 740,000 |
| 742,546 |
|
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., 6.75%, 8/15/21(1) | 360,000 |
| 354,150 |
|
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., 7.25%, 7/15/22(1) | 485,000 |
| 474,694 |
|
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., 5.50%, 3/1/23(1) | 870,000 |
| 765,600 |
|
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., 7.00%, 3/15/24(1) | 230,000 |
| 245,525 |
|
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., 6.125%, 4/15/25(1) | 910,000 |
| 801,937 |
|
| | 5,836,239 |
|
Professional Services — 0.1% | | |
Team Health Holdings, Inc., 6.375%, 2/1/25(1) | 230,000 |
| 218,500 |
|
Real Estate Management and Development — 0.2% | | |
Realogy Group LLC / Realogy Co-Issuer Corp., 4.50%, 4/15/19(1) | 400,000 |
| 412,000 |
|
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 0.5% | | |
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., 7.50%, 8/15/22 | 70,000 |
| 79,450 |
|
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., 7.00%, 7/1/24 | 181,000 |
| 192,312 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Micron Technology, Inc., 5.25%, 8/1/23(1) | $ | 410,000 |
| $ | 429,680 |
|
Micron Technology, Inc., 5.50%, 2/1/25 | 144,000 |
| 154,260 |
|
NXP BV / NXP Funding LLC, 3.875%, 9/1/22(1) | 255,000 |
| 266,475 |
|
Sensata Technologies BV, 5.00%, 10/1/25(1) | 138,000 |
| 146,149 |
|
| | 1,268,326 |
|
Software — 1.1% | | |
BMC Software Finance, Inc., 8.125%, 7/15/21(1) | 70,000 |
| 72,013 |
|
Infor US, Inc., 6.50%, 5/15/22 | 1,363,000 |
| 1,420,069 |
|
Quintiles IMS, Inc., 5.00%, 10/15/26(1) | 485,000 |
| 515,312 |
|
Rackspace Hosting, Inc., 8.625%, 11/15/24(1) | 720,000 |
| 769,500 |
|
| | 2,776,894 |
|
Specialty Retail — 2.7% | | |
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc., 6.00%, 12/15/24 | 1,075,000 |
| 1,128,750 |
|
Ashtead Capital, Inc., 5.625%, 10/1/24(1) | 692,000 |
| 747,360 |
|
Avis Budget Car Rental LLC / Avis Budget Finance, Inc., 5.125%, 6/1/22(1) | 320,000 |
| 325,600 |
|
Herc Rentals, Inc., 7.50%, 6/1/22(1) | 315,000 |
| 342,169 |
|
Hertz Corp. (The), 5.875%, 10/15/20 | 125,000 |
| 124,688 |
|
Hertz Corp. (The), 7.375%, 1/15/21 | 230,000 |
| 232,012 |
|
Hertz Corp. (The), 6.25%, 10/15/22 | 235,000 |
| 224,425 |
|
Michaels Stores, Inc., 5.875%, 12/15/20(1) | 180,000 |
| 184,275 |
|
Party City Holdings, Inc., 6.125%, 8/15/23(1) | 280,000 |
| 292,600 |
|
PetSmart, Inc., 5.875%, 6/1/25(1) | 380,000 |
| 333,450 |
|
Rent-A-Center, Inc., 6.625%, 11/15/20 | 325,000 |
| 307,125 |
|
Sally Holdings LLC / Sally Capital, Inc., 5.50%, 11/1/23 | 280,000 |
| 287,700 |
|
Sonic Automotive, Inc., 5.00%, 5/15/23 | 235,000 |
| 230,888 |
|
United Rentals North America, Inc., 4.625%, 7/15/23 | 550,000 |
| 576,125 |
|
United Rentals North America, Inc., 5.50%, 7/15/25 | 570,000 |
| 614,146 |
|
United Rentals North America, Inc., 5.50%, 5/15/27 | 555,000 |
| 593,156 |
|
| | 6,544,469 |
|
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 1.8% | | |
CommScope Technologies LLC, 6.00%, 6/15/25(1) | 870,000 |
| 934,162 |
|
Dell International LLC / EMC Corp., 5.875%, 6/15/21(1) | 265,000 |
| 277,699 |
|
Dell International LLC / EMC Corp., 7.125%, 6/15/24(1) | 835,000 |
| 922,821 |
|
Dell International LLC / EMC Corp., 6.02%, 6/15/26(1) | 580,000 |
| 644,967 |
|
Dell, Inc., 5.875%, 6/15/19 | 150,000 |
| 158,273 |
|
EMC Corp., 2.65%, 6/1/20 | 280,000 |
| 277,286 |
|
NCR Corp., 5.00%, 7/15/22 | 480,000 |
| 493,200 |
|
Western Digital Corp., 7.375%, 4/1/23(1) | 280,000 |
| 307,440 |
|
Western Digital Corp., 10.50%, 4/1/24 | 375,000 |
| 441,562 |
|
| | 4,457,410 |
|
Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods — 0.9% | | |
Hanesbrands, Inc., 4.625%, 5/15/24(1) | 475,000 |
| 496,969 |
|
L Brands, Inc., 6.625%, 4/1/21 | 210,000 |
| 232,050 |
|
L Brands, Inc., 5.625%, 2/15/22 | 625,000 |
| 670,250 |
|
Men's Wearhouse, Inc. (The), 7.00%, 7/1/22 | 965,000 |
| 923,987 |
|
| | 2,323,256 |
|
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 2.3% | | |
Sprint Communications, Inc., 7.00%, 8/15/20 | 325,000 |
| 355,914 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Sprint Communications, Inc., 6.00%, 11/15/22 | $ | 485,000 |
| $ | 523,654 |
|
Sprint Corp., 7.25%, 9/15/21 | 835,000 |
| 929,981 |
|
Sprint Corp., 7.875%, 9/15/23 | 380,000 |
| 441,750 |
|
Sprint Corp., 7.125%, 6/15/24 | 750,000 |
| 845,625 |
|
Sprint Corp., 7.625%, 2/15/25 | 280,000 |
| 322,700 |
|
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 6.125%, 1/15/22 | 105,000 |
| 109,463 |
|
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 6.625%, 4/1/23 | 895,000 |
| 944,243 |
|
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 6.375%, 3/1/25 | 555,000 |
| 598,956 |
|
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 6.50%, 1/15/26 | 445,000 |
| 492,281 |
|
| | 5,564,567 |
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TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $226,084,885) | | 233,193,618 |
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COMMON STOCKS — 0.3% | | |
Banks — 0.1% | | |
CIT Group, Inc. | 2,535 |
| 124,342 |
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Energy Equipment and Services† | | |
Basic Energy Services, Inc.(3) | 2,961 |
| 57,147 |
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Health Care Providers and Services — 0.1% | | |
Express Scripts Holding Co.(3) | 3,005 |
| 190,276 |
|
Media — 0.1% | | |
Charter Communications, Inc., Class A(3) | 1,311 |
| 476,444 |
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Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels† | | |
Comstock Resources, Inc.(3) | 647 |
| 3,934 |
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $615,517) | | 852,143 |
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ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES(4) — 0.3% | | |
American Airlines Pass Through Trust, 7.00%, 7/31/19(1) | $ | 147,548 |
| 149,946 |
|
UAL Pass-Through Trust, Series 2007-1, Class A, 6.64%, 1/2/24 | 248,295 |
| 271,262 |
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US Airways Pass-Through Trust, Series 2013-1, Class B, 5.375%, 5/15/23 | 235,084 |
| 250,658 |
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TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $634,448) | | 671,866 |
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SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES — 0.1% | | |
Argentina — 0.1% | | |
Argentine Republic Government International Bond, 6.875%, 4/22/21 (Cost $280,000) | 280,000 |
| 305,445 |
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EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 0.1% | | |
iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (Cost $263,434) | 2,949 |
| 261,753 |
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TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS(5) — 3.1% | | |
Repurchase Agreement, BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 0.125% - 3.875%, 6/30/18 - 11/15/46, valued at $4,446,166), in a joint trading account at 0.95%, dated 9/29/17, due 10/2/17 (Delivery value $4,360,032) | | 4,359,687 |
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State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class | 3,148,376 |
| 3,148,376 |
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TOTAL TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS (Cost $7,508,063) | | 7,508,063 |
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TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 98.9% (Cost $235,386,347) | | 242,792,888 |
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OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — 1.1% | | 2,606,225 |
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TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 245,399,113 |
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CREDIT DEFAULT SWAP AGREEMENTS |
Counterparty/ Reference Entity | Type* | Fixed Rate Received (Paid) | Termination Date | Notional Amount | Premiums Paid (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Value** |
Bank of America N.A./ Camden Property Trust | Buy | (1.00)% | 12/20/19 | $ | 850,000 |
| $ | (2,675 | ) | $ | (8,980 | ) | $ | (11,655 | ) |
Barclays Bank plc/ Dominion Resources, Inc. | Buy | (1.00)% | 6/20/20 | $ | 850,000 |
| (14,111 | ) | (5,506 | ) | (19,617 | ) |
Barclays Bank plc/ Procter & Gamble Co. (The) | Buy | (1.00)% | 6/20/20 | $ | 850,000 |
| (18,750 | ) | (2,082 | ) | (20,832 | ) |
Deutsche Bank AG/ Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | Buy | (1.00)% | 9/20/19 | $ | 850,000 |
| (4,296 | ) | (11,054 | ) | (15,350 | ) |
Deutsche Bank AG/ International Business Machines Corp. | Buy | (1.00)% | 9/20/19 | $ | 850,000 |
| (9,020 | ) | (6,444 | ) | (15,464 | ) |
Goldman Sachs & Co./ Kellogg Co. | Buy | (1.00)% | 12/20/19 | $ | 850,000 |
| (6,838 | ) | (8,083 | ) | (14,921 | ) |
Goldman Sachs & Co./ M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. | Buy | (1.00)% | 6/20/20 | $ | 850,000 |
| 14,411 |
| (30,084 | ) | (15,673 | ) |
Goldman Sachs & Co./ Starwood Hotels & Resorts | Buy | (1.00)% | 6/20/20 | $ | 850,000 |
| (4,621 | ) | (15,322 | ) | (19,943 | ) |
Morgan Stanley & Co./ D.R. Horton, Inc. | Sell | 1.00% | 6/20/20 | $ | 850,000 |
| (10,677 | ) | 29,508 |
| 18,831 |
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Morgan Stanley & Co./ Lennar Corp. | Sell | 5.00% | 6/20/20 | $ | 850,000 |
| 64,863 |
| 40,218 |
| 105,081 |
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Morgan Stanley & Co./ Mondelez International, Inc. | Buy | (1.00)% | 9/20/19 | $ | 850,000 |
| (9,020 | ) | (5,235 | ) | (14,255 | ) |
Morgan Stanley & Co./ PepsiCo, Inc. | Buy | (1.00)% | 9/20/19 | $ | 850,000 |
| (9,846 | ) | (5,330 | ) | (15,176 | ) |
| | | | | $ | (10,580 | ) | $ | (28,394 | ) | $ | (38,974 | ) |
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CENTRALLY CLEARED CREDIT DEFAULT SWAP AGREEMENTS |
Reference Entity | Type* | Fixed Rate Received (Paid) | Termination Date | Notional Amount | Premiums Paid (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Value** |
Markit CDX North America High Yield Index Series 28 | Sell | 5.00% | 6/20/22 | $ | 3,000,000 |
| $ | 181,371 |
| $ | 53,446 |
| $ | 234,817 |
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*The maximum potential amount the fund could be required to deliver as a seller of credit protection if a credit event occurs as defined under the terms of the agreement is the notional amount. The maximum potential amount may be partially offset by any recovery values of the reference entities and upfront payments received upon entering into the agreement.
**The value for credit default swap agreements serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood of an expected liability or profit at the period end. Increasing values in absolute terms when compared to the notional amount of the credit default swap agreement represent a deterioration of the referenced entity's credit soundness and an increased likelihood or risk of a credit event occurring as defined in the agreement.
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
CDX | - | Credit Derivatives Indexes |
LIBOR | - | London Interbank Offered Rate |
MTN | - | Medium Term Note |
PIK | - | Payment in Kind |
resets | - | The frequency with which a security's coupon changes, based on current market conditions or underlying index. |
VRN | - | Variable Rate Note. Interest reset date is indicated. Rate shown is effective at the period end. |
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† | Category is less than 0.05% of total net assets. |
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(1) | Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be sold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional investors. The aggregate value of these securities at the period end was $97,756,113, which represented 39.8% of total net assets. |
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(2) | When-issued security. The issue price and yield are fixed on the date of the commitment, but payment and delivery are scheduled for a future date. |
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(4) | Final maturity date indicated, unless otherwise noted. |
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(5) | Category includes collateral received at the custodian bank for margin requirements on swap agreements. At the period end, the aggregate value of cash deposits received was $100,000. |
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(6) | Coupon rate adjusts periodically based upon a predetermined schedule. Interest reset date is indicated. Rate shown is effective at the period end. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED) | |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (cost of $235,386,347) | $ | 242,792,888 |
|
Cash | 888 |
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Deposits with broker for swap agreements | 134,155 |
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Receivable for investments sold | 1,064,108 |
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Receivable for capital shares sold | 480,278 |
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Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements | 7,707 |
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Swap agreements, at value (including net premiums paid (received) of $54,186) | 123,912 |
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Interest and dividends receivable | 3,853,649 |
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| 248,457,585 |
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Liabilities | |
Payable for collateral received for swap agreements | 100,000 |
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Payable for investments purchased | 1,711,929 |
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Payable for capital shares redeemed | 883,922 |
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Swap agreements, at value (including net premiums paid (received) of $(64,766)) | 162,886 |
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Accrued management fees | 158,359 |
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Distribution and service fees payable | 11,382 |
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Dividends payable | 29,994 |
|
| 3,058,472 |
|
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Net Assets | $ | 245,399,113 |
|
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Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital paid in | $ | 257,867,812 |
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Distributions in excess of net investment income | (228,151 | ) |
Accumulated net realized loss | (19,672,141 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation | 7,431,593 |
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| $ | 245,399,113 |
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| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share |
Investor Class |
| $161,765,144 |
| 27,962,749 | $5.79 |
I Class |
| $3,889,451 |
| 670,956 | $5.80 |
Y Class |
| $5,167 |
| 892 | $5.79 |
A Class |
| $15,119,940 |
| 2,611,411 | $5.79* |
C Class |
| $9,484,674 |
| 1,638,341 | $5.79 |
R Class |
| $1,178,891 |
| 203,629 | $5.79 |
R5 Class |
| $31,966,046 |
| 5,520,407 | $5.79 |
R6 Class |
| $21,989,800 |
| 3,803,096 | $5.78 |
*Maximum offering price $6.06 (net asset value divided by 0.955).
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED) | |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Interest | $ | 13,322,088 |
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Dividends | 14,068 |
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| 13,336,156 |
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Expenses: | |
Management fees | 1,690,702 |
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Distribution and service fees: | |
A Class | 20,467 |
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C Class | 48,673 |
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R Class | 3,449 |
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Trustees' fees and expenses | 16,328 |
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Other expenses | 5,598 |
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| 1,785,217 |
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Net investment income (loss) | 11,550,939 |
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Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investment transactions (Note 4) | 18,162,281 |
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Swap agreement transactions | 450,395 |
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| 18,612,676 |
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Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | (11,283,231 | ) |
Swap agreements | (157,154 | ) |
| (11,440,385 | ) |
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Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 7,172,291 |
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | 18,723,230 |
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
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SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2017 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | September 30, 2017 | March 31, 2017 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 11,550,939 |
| $ | 48,719,483 |
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Net realized gain (loss) | 18,612,676 |
| (8,029,728 | ) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (11,440,385 | ) | 69,307,831 |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 18,723,230 |
| 109,997,586 |
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Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From net investment income: | | |
Investor Class | (5,095,164 | ) | (16,605,715 | ) |
I Class | (62,335 | ) | — |
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Y Class | (128 | ) | — |
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A Class | (395,725 | ) | (1,165,088 | ) |
C Class | (199,133 | ) | (422,743 | ) |
R Class | (31,628 | ) | (67,673 | ) |
R5 Class | (4,809,399 | ) | (27,560,811 | ) |
R6 Class | (1,153,984 | ) | (3,874,829 | ) |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (11,747,496 | ) | (49,696,859 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5) | (708,484,808 | ) | (22,391,433 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | (701,509,074 | ) | 37,909,294 |
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Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 946,908,187 |
| 908,998,893 |
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End of period | $ | 245,399,113 |
| $ | 946,908,187 |
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Distributions in excess of net investment income | $ | (228,151 | ) | $ | (31,594 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
1. Organization
American Century Investment Trust (the trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company and is organized as a Massachusetts business trust. High-Yield Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series issued by the trust. The fund’s investment objective is to seek high current income. As a secondary objective, the fund seeks capital appreciation, but only when consistent with its primary objective of maximizing current income.
The fund offers the Investor Class, I Class, Y Class, A Class, C Class, R Class, R5 Class (formerly Institutional Class) and R6 Class. The A Class may incur an initial sales charge. The A Class and C Class may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge. Sale of the I Class and Y Class commenced on April 10, 2017.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the fund in preparation of its financial statements. The fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This may require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management evaluated the impact of events or transactions occurring through the date the financial statements were issued that would merit recognition or disclosure.
Investment Valuations — The fund determines the fair value of its investments and computes its net asset value per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. The Board of Trustees has adopted valuation policies and procedures to guide the investment advisor in the fund’s investment valuation process and to provide methodologies for the oversight of the fund’s pricing function.
Fixed income securities are valued at the evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices as provided by investment dealers. Corporate bonds, U.S. Treasury and Government Agency securities, convertible bonds, municipal securities, and sovereign governments and agencies are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security specific information. Mortgage-related and asset-backed securities are valued based on models that consider trade data, prepayment and default projections, benchmark yield and spread data and estimated cash flows of each tranche of the issuer. Commercial paper is valued using a curve-based approach that considers money market rates for specific instruments, programs, currencies and maturity points from a variety of active market makers.
Equity securities that are listed or traded on a domestic securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price or at the official closing price as provided by the exchange. Equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued at the closing price of such securities on the exchange where primarily traded or at the close of the NYSE, if that is earlier. If no last sales price is reported, or if local convention or regulation so provides, the mean of the latest bid and asked prices may be used. Securities traded over-the-counter are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the last sales price, or the official closing price.
Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported net asset value per share. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value. Swap agreements are valued at an evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or independent brokers.
If the fund determines that the market price for an investment is not readily available or the valuation methods mentioned above do not reflect an investment’s fair value, such investment is valued as determined in good faith by the Board of Trustees or its delegate, in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. In its determination of fair value, the fund may review several factors including, but not limited to, market information regarding the specific investment or comparable investments and correlation with other investment types, futures indices or general market indicators. Circumstances that may cause the fund to use these procedures to value an investment include, but are not limited to: an investment has been declared in default or is distressed; trading in a security has been suspended during the trading day or a
security is not actively trading on its principal exchange; prices received from a regular pricing source are deemed unreliable; or there is a foreign market holiday and no trading occurred.
The fund monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s net asset value per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; governmental action and political unrest that could impact a specific investment or an investment sector; or armed conflicts, natural disasters and similar events that could affect investments in a specific country or region. The fund also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that the Board of Trustees, or its delegate, deems appropriate. If significant fluctuations in foreign markets are identified, the fund may apply a model-derived factor to the closing price of equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges. The factor is based on observable market data as provided by an independent pricing service.
Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Net realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is also used for federal income tax purposes.
Investment Income — Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes paydown gain (loss) and accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Dividend income less foreign taxes withheld, if any, is recorded as of the ex-dividend date. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or long-term capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The fund may estimate the components of distributions received that may be considered nontaxable distributions or long-term capital gain distributions for income tax purposes.
Repurchase Agreements — The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor) has determined are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of Trustees. The fund requires that the collateral, represented by securities, received in a repurchase transaction be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the fund to obtain those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities transferred to ensure the value, including accrued interest, of the securities under each repurchase agreement is equal to or greater than amounts owed to the fund under each repurchase agreement.
Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with certain other funds in the American Century Investments family of funds, may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account. These balances are invested in one or more repurchase agreements that are collateralized by U.S. Treasury or Agency obligations.
Segregated Assets — In accordance with the 1940 Act, the fund segregates assets on its books and records to cover certain types of investments, including, but not limited to, futures contracts, forward commitments, when-issued securities, swap agreements and certain forward foreign currency exchange contracts. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities segregated to ensure the fund designates a sufficient amount of liquid assets, marked-to-market daily. The fund may also receive assets or be required to pledge assets at the custodian bank or with a broker for margin requirements on futures contracts, forward commitments, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and swap agreements.
Income Tax Status — It is the fund’s policy to distribute substantially all net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders and to otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes. The fund files U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns as applicable. The fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authority until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years from the date of filing but can be longer in certain jurisdictions. At this time, management believes there are no uncertain tax positions which, based on their technical merit, would not be sustained upon examination and for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Multiple Class — All shares of the fund represent an equal pro rata interest in the net assets of the class to which such shares belong, and have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except for class specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes. Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the fund are allocated to each class of shares based on their relative net assets.
Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. Distributions from net realized gains, if any, are generally declared and paid annually.
Indemnifications — Under the trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. In addition, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered by management to be remote.
3. Fees and Transactions with Related Parties
Certain officers and trustees of the trust are also officers and/or directors of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC). The trust's investment advisor, ACIM, the trust's distributor, American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS), and the trust's transfer agent, American Century Services, LLC, are wholly owned, directly or indirectly, by ACC. Various funds issued by American Century Strategic Asset Allocations, Inc. own, in aggregate, 5% of the shares of the fund.
Management Fees — The trust has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per class. The agreement provides that all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except distribution and service fees, brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent trustees (including legal counsel fees), and extraordinary expenses, will be paid by ACIM. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class's daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The difference in the fee among the classes is a result of their separate arrangements for non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder services. It is not the result of any difference in advisory or custodial fees or other expenses related to the management of the fund’s assets, which do not vary by class. The fee consists of (1) an Investment Category Fee based on the daily net assets of the fund and certain other accounts managed by the investment advisor that are in the same broad investment category as the fund and (2) a Complex Fee based on the assets of all the funds in the American Century Investments family of funds.
The Investment Category Fee range, the Complex Fee range and the effective annual management fee for each class for the period ended September 30, 2017 are as follows:
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| Investment Category Fee Range | Complex Fee Range | Effective Annual Management Fee |
Investor Class | 0.5425% to 0.6600% | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.84% |
I Class | 0.1500% to 0.2100% | 0.74% |
Y Class | 0.0500% to 0.1100% | 0.64% |
A Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.84% |
C Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.84% |
R Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.84% |
R5 Class | 0.0500% to 0.1100% | 0.64% |
R6 Class | 0.0000% to 0.0600% | 0.59% |
Distribution and Service Fees — The Board of Trustees has adopted a separate Master Distribution and Individual Shareholder Services Plan for each of the A Class, C Class and R Class (collectively the plans), pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act. The plans provide that the A Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.25%. The plans provide that the C Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 1.00%, of which 0.25% is paid for individual shareholder services and 0.75% is paid for distribution services. The plans provide that the R Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.50%. The fees are computed and accrued daily based on each class’s daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The fees are used to pay financial intermediaries for distribution and individual shareholder services. Fees incurred under the plans during the period ended September 30, 2017 are detailed in the Statement of Operations.
Trustees’ Fees and Expenses — The Board of Trustees is responsible for overseeing the investment advisor’s management and operations of the fund. The trustees receive detailed information about the fund and its investment advisor regularly throughout the year, and meet at least quarterly with management of the investment advisor to review reports about fund operations. The fund’s officers do not receive compensation from the fund.
Interfund Transactions — The fund may enter into security transactions with other American Century Investments funds and other client accounts of the investment advisor, in accordance with the 1940 Act rules and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. The rules and procedures require, among other things, that these transactions be effected at the independent current market price of the security. During the period, the interfund sales were $702,473 and there were no interfund purchases. The effect of interfund transactions on the Statement of Operations was $1,720 in net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions.
4. Investment Transactions
Purchases and sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended September 30, 2017 were $56,157,481 and $62,415,335, respectively.
For the period ended September 30, 2017, the fund incurred net realized gains of $18,706,569 from redemptions in kind. A redemption in kind occurs when a fund delivers securities from its portfolio in lieu of cash as payment to a redeeming shareholder.
5. Capital Share Transactions
Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows (unlimited number of shares authorized):
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| Six months ended September 30, 2017(1) | Year ended March 31, 2017 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class | | | | |
Sold | 8,978,422 |
| $ | 51,745,229 |
| 27,751,867 |
| $ | 156,418,859 |
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Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 746,130 |
| 4,306,380 |
| 2,842,287 |
| 16,020,140 |
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Redeemed | (31,866,716 | ) | (183,804,860 | ) | (44,766,246 | ) | (250,338,594 | ) |
| (22,142,164 | ) | (127,753,251 | ) | (14,172,092 | ) | (77,899,595 | ) |
I Class | | | N/A |
| |
Sold | 738,529 |
| 4,276,614 |
| | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 10,355 |
| 59,930 |
| | |
Redeemed | (77,928 | ) | (451,177 | ) | | |
| 670,956 |
| 3,885,367 |
| | |
Y Class | | | N/A |
| |
Sold | 870 |
| 5,000 |
| | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 22 |
| 128 |
| | |
| 892 |
| 5,128 |
| | |
A Class | | | | |
Sold | 237,857 |
| 1,369,556 |
| 983,220 |
| 5,564,253 |
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Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 63,982 |
| 369,657 |
| 198,337 |
| 1,118,549 |
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Redeemed | (1,556,706 | ) | (8,944,875 | ) | (1,904,997 | ) | (10,704,231 | ) |
| (1,254,867 | ) | (7,205,662 | ) | (723,440 | ) | (4,021,429 | ) |
C Class | | | | |
Sold | 51,560 |
| 297,356 |
| 333,610 |
| 1,886,645 |
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Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 30,787 |
| 177,832 |
| 66,554 |
| 375,612 |
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Redeemed | (185,413 | ) | (1,068,583 | ) | (466,645 | ) | (2,630,503 | ) |
| (103,066 | ) | (593,395 | ) | (66,481 | ) | (368,246 | ) |
R Class | | | | |
Sold | 31,035 |
| 178,840 |
| 66,046 |
| 373,620 |
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Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 5,338 |
| 30,842 |
| 11,955 |
| 67,448 |
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Redeemed | (97,159 | ) | (560,400 | ) | (116,470 | ) | (645,940 | ) |
| (60,786 | ) | (350,718 | ) | (38,469 | ) | (204,872 | ) |
R5 Class | | | | |
Sold | 1,855,109 |
| 10,634,732 |
| 11,326,800 |
| 64,036,378 |
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Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 488,643 |
| 2,820,625 |
| 4,820,237 |
| 27,222,346 |
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Redeemed | (90,550,016 | ) | (522,509,340 | ) | (10,621,010 | ) | (59,934,476 | ) |
| (88,206,264 | ) | (509,053,983 | ) | 5,526,027 |
| 31,324,248 |
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R6 Class | | | | |
Sold | 955,710 |
| 5,499,361 |
| 7,219,322 |
| 40,632,833 |
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Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 165,146 |
| 952,465 |
| 690,468 |
| 3,874,829 |
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Redeemed | (12,802,770 | ) | (73,870,120 | ) | (2,795,383 | ) | (15,729,201 | ) |
| (11,681,914 | ) | (67,418,294 | ) | 5,114,407 |
| 28,778,461 |
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Net increase (decrease) | (122,777,213 | ) | $ | (708,484,808 | ) | (4,360,048 | ) | $ | (22,391,433 | ) |
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(1) | April 10, 2017 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2017 for the I Class and Y Class. |
6. Fair Value Measurements
The fund’s investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels.
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• | Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments. |
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• | Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars. |
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• | Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions). |
The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments. There were no significant transfers between levels during the period.
The following is a summary of the level classifications as of period end. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund’s portfolio holdings.
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| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Assets | | | |
Investment Securities | | | |
Corporate Bonds | — |
| $ | 233,193,618 |
| — |
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Common Stocks | $ | 852,143 |
| — |
| — |
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Asset-Backed Securities | — |
| 671,866 |
| — |
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Sovereign Governments and Agencies | — |
| 305,445 |
| — |
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Exchange-Traded Funds | 261,753 |
| — |
| — |
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Temporary Cash Investments | 3,148,376 |
| 4,359,687 |
| — |
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| $ | 4,262,272 |
| $ | 238,530,616 |
| — |
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Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Swap Agreements | — |
| $ | 358,729 |
| — |
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Liabilities | | | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Swap Agreements | — |
| $ | 162,886 |
| — |
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7. Derivative Instruments
Credit Risk — The fund is subject to credit risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of a bond generally declines as the credit quality of its issuer declines. Credit default swap agreements enable a fund to buy/sell protection against a credit event of a specific issuer or index. A fund may attempt to enhance returns by selling protection or attempt to mitigate credit risk by buying protection. The buyer/seller of credit protection against a security or basket of securities may pay/receive an up-front or periodic payment to compensate for/against potential default events. Changes in value, including the periodic amounts of interest to be paid or received on swap agreements, are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements. Upon entering into a centrally cleared swap, a fund is required to deposit cash or securities (initial margin) with a financial intermediary in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the notional amount. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the value and is a component of unrealized gains and losses. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon receipt or payment of a periodic settlement or termination of swap agreements. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of swap agreements are a component of net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements, respectively. The risks of entering into swap
agreements include the possible lack of liquidity, failure of the counterparty to meet its obligations, and that there may be unfavorable changes in the underlying investments or instruments. The fund's average notional amount held during the period was $23,850,000.
Value of Derivative Instruments as of September 30, 2017
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| Asset Derivatives | Liability Derivatives |
Type of Risk Exposure | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value |
Credit Risk | Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements* | $ | 7,707 |
| Payable for variation margin on swap agreements* | — |
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Credit Risk | Swap agreements | 123,912 |
| Swap agreements | $ | 162,886 |
|
| | $ | 131,619 |
| | $ | 162,886 |
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* | Included in the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on centrally cleared credit default swap agreements as reported in the Schedule of Investments. |
Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statement of Operations for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2017
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| Net Realized Gain (Loss) | Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
Type of Risk Exposure | Location on Statement of Operations | Value | Location on Statement of Operations | Value |
Credit Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions | $ | 450,395 |
| Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | $ | (157,154 | ) |
8. Risk Factors
The fund invests primarily in lower-rated debt securities, which are subject to substantial risks including liquidity risk and credit risk.
There are certain risks involved in investing in foreign securities. These risks include those resulting from future adverse political, social and economic developments, fluctuations in currency exchange rates, the possible imposition of exchange controls, and other foreign laws or restrictions. Investing in emerging markets may accentuate these risks.
9. Federal Tax Information
The book-basis character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from their ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. These differences reflect the differing character of certain income items and net realized gains and losses for financial statement and tax purposes, and may result in reclassification among certain capital accounts on the financial statements.
As of period end, the components of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
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Federal tax cost of investments | $ | 235,493,643 |
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Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 11,599,978 |
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Gross tax depreciation of investments | (4,300,733 | ) |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | $ | 7,299,245 |
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The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
As of March 31, 2017, the fund had accumulated short-term capital losses of $(3,342,655) and accumulated long-term capital losses of $(34,519,399), which represent net capital loss carryovers that may be used to offset future realized capital gains for federal income tax purposes. The capital loss carryovers may be carried forward for an unlimited period. Future capital loss carryover utilization in any given year may be subject to Internal Revenue Code limitations.
10. Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update No.2017-08, “Receivables - Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20), Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities” (ASU 2017-08). ASU 2017-08 amends the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities held at a premium, shortening such period to the earliest call date. The amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Management is currently evaluating the impact that adopting ASU 2017-08 will have on
the financial statements.
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted) |
Per-Share Data | | Ratios and Supplemental Data | | |
| | Income From Investment Operations: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(3) | $5.73 | 0.14 | 0.07 | 0.21 | (0.15) | — | (0.15) | $5.79 | 3.65% | 0.85%(4) | 4.96%(4) | 13% |
| $161,765 |
|
2017 | $5.36 | 0.29 | 0.37 | 0.66 | (0.29) | — | (0.29) | $5.73 | 12.62% | 0.85% | 5.13% | 29% |
| $287,088 |
|
2016 | $5.92 | 0.30 | (0.55) | (0.25) | (0.31) | — | (0.31) | $5.36 | (4.30)% | 0.85% | 5.36% | 24% |
| $344,505 |
|
2015 | $6.24 | 0.32 | (0.26) | 0.06 | (0.33) | (0.05) | (0.38) | $5.92 | 0.97% | 0.85% | 5.29% | 34% |
| $305,901 |
|
2014 | $6.29 | 0.36 | 0.01 | 0.37 | (0.36) | (0.06) | (0.42) | $6.24 | 6.08% | 0.85% | 5.73% | 27% |
| $301,950 |
|
2013 | $6.04 | 0.38 | 0.31 | 0.69 | (0.38) | (0.06) | (0.44) | $6.29 | 11.92% | 0.85% | 6.14% | 28% |
| $325,228 |
|
I Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(5) | $5.75 | 0.14 | 0.05 | 0.19 | (0.14) | — | (0.14) | $5.80 | 3.37% | 0.75%(4) | 5.09%(4) | 13%(6) |
| $3,889 |
|
Y Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(5) | $5.75 | 0.14 | 0.04 | 0.18 | (0.14) | — | (0.14) | $5.79 | 3.24% | 0.65%(4) | 5.19%(4) | 13%(6) |
| $5 |
|
A Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(3) | $5.73 | 0.14 | 0.06 | 0.20 | (0.14) | — | (0.14) | $5.79 | 3.52% | 1.10%(4) | 4.71%(4) | 13% |
| $15,120 |
|
2017 | $5.36 | 0.28 | 0.37 | 0.65 | (0.28) | — | (0.28) | $5.73 | 12.35% | 1.10% | 4.88% | 29% |
| $22,166 |
|
2016 | $5.92 | 0.28 | (0.55) | (0.27) | (0.29) | — | (0.29) | $5.36 | (4.54)% | 1.10% | 5.11% | 24% |
| $24,610 |
|
2015 | $6.24 | 0.31 | (0.27) | 0.04 | (0.31) | (0.05) | (0.36) | $5.92 | 0.72% | 1.10% | 5.04% | 34% |
| $34,928 |
|
2014 | $6.29 | 0.34 | 0.02 | 0.36 | (0.35) | (0.06) | (0.41) | $6.24 | 5.82% | 1.10% | 5.48% | 27% |
| $50,020 |
|
2013 | $6.04 | 0.36 | 0.32 | 0.68 | (0.37) | (0.06) | (0.43) | $6.29 | 11.64% | 1.10% | 5.89% | 28% |
| $54,563 |
|
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted) |
Per-Share Data | | Ratios and Supplemental Data | | |
| | Income From Investment Operations: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
C Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(3) | $5.73 | 0.12 | 0.06 | 0.18 | (0.12) | — | (0.12) | $5.79 | 3.13% | 1.85%(4) | 3.96%(4) | 13% |
| $9,485 |
|
2017 | $5.36 | 0.23 | 0.38 | 0.61 | (0.24) | — | (0.24) | $5.73 | 11.51% | 1.85% | 4.13% | 29% |
| $9,985 |
|
2016 | $5.92 | 0.24 | (0.55) | (0.31) | (0.25) | — | (0.25) | $5.36 | (5.25)% | 1.85% | 4.36% | 24% |
| $9,695 |
|
2015 | $6.24 | 0.26 | (0.26) | — | (0.27) | (0.05) | (0.32) | $5.92 | (0.03)% | 1.85% | 4.29% | 34% |
| $14,555 |
|
2014 | $6.29 | 0.29 | 0.02 | 0.31 | (0.30) | (0.06) | (0.36) | $6.24 | 5.03% | 1.85% | 4.73% | 27% |
| $21,786 |
|
2013 | $6.04 | 0.32 | 0.31 | 0.63 | (0.32) | (0.06) | (0.38) | $6.29 | 10.81% | 1.85% | 5.14% | 28% |
| $23,797 |
|
R Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(3) | $5.73 | 0.13 | 0.06 | 0.19 | (0.13) | — | (0.13) | $5.79 | 3.39% | 1.35%(4) | 4.46%(4) | 13% |
| $1,179 |
|
2017 | $5.36 | 0.26 | 0.38 | 0.64 | (0.27) | — | (0.27) | $5.73 | 12.06% | 1.35% | 4.63% | 29% |
| $1,516 |
|
2016 | $5.92 | 0.27 | (0.55) | (0.28) | (0.28) | — | (0.28) | $5.36 | (4.78)% | 1.35% | 4.86% | 24% |
| $1,624 |
|
2015 | $6.24 | 0.29 | (0.26) | 0.03 | (0.30) | (0.05) | (0.35) | $5.92 | 0.47% | 1.35% | 4.79% | 34% |
| $1,832 |
|
2014 | $6.29 | 0.33 | 0.01 | 0.34 | (0.33) | (0.06) | (0.39) | $6.24 | 5.55% | 1.35% | 5.23% | 27% |
| $1,987 |
|
2013 | $6.04 | 0.35 | 0.31 | 0.66 | (0.35) | (0.06) | (0.41) | $6.29 | 11.37% | 1.35% | 5.64% | 28% |
| $2,312 |
|
R5 Class(7) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(3) | $5.73 | 0.15 | 0.06 | 0.21 | (0.15) | — | (0.15) | $5.79 | 3.75% | 0.65%(4) | 5.16%(4) | 13% |
| $31,966 |
|
2017 | $5.36 | 0.30 | 0.38 | 0.68 | (0.31) | — | (0.31) | $5.73 | 12.85% | 0.65% | 5.33% | 29% |
| $537,457 |
|
2016 | $5.92 | 0.31 | (0.55) | (0.24) | (0.32) | — | (0.32) | $5.36 | (4.11)% | 0.65% | 5.56% | 24% |
| $473,014 |
|
2015 | $6.24 | 0.33 | (0.26) | 0.07 | (0.34) | (0.05) | (0.39) | $5.92 | 1.18% | 0.65% | 5.49% | 34% |
| $404,881 |
|
2014 | $6.29 | 0.37 | 0.01 | 0.38 | (0.37) | (0.06) | (0.43) | $6.24 | 6.29% | 0.65% | 5.93% | 27% |
| $357,390 |
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2013 | $6.04 | 0.39 | 0.32 | 0.71 | (0.40) | (0.06) | (0.46) | $6.29 | 12.14% | 0.65% | 6.34% | 28% |
| $282,497 |
|
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted) |
Per-Share Data | | Ratios and Supplemental Data | | |
| | Income From Investment Operations: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
R6 Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(3) | $5.73 | 0.15 | 0.05 | 0.20 | (0.15) | — | (0.15) | $5.78 | 3.60% | 0.60%(4) | 5.21%(4) | 13% |
| $21,990 |
|
2017 | $5.36 | 0.30 | 0.38 | 0.68 | (0.31) | — | (0.31) | $5.73 | 12.90% | 0.60% | 5.38% | 29% |
| $88,697 |
|
2016 | $5.92 | 0.31 | (0.55) | (0.24) | (0.32) | — | (0.32) | $5.36 | (4.06)% | 0.60% | 5.61% | 24% |
| $55,552 |
|
2015 | $6.24 | 0.33 | (0.26) | 0.07 | (0.34) | (0.05) | (0.39) | $5.92 | 1.23% | 0.60% | 5.54% | 34% |
| $40,362 |
|
2014(8) | $6.20 | 0.25 | 0.10 | 0.35 | (0.25) | (0.06) | (0.31) | $6.24 | 5.78% | 0.60%(4) | 5.95%(4) | 27%(9) |
| $4,064 |
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Notes to Financial Highlights | | |
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(1) | Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
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(2) | Total returns are calculated based on the net asset value of the last business day and do not reflect applicable sales charges, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. |
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(3) | Six months ended September 30, 2017 (unaudited). |
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(5) | April 10, 2017 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2017 (unaudited). |
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(6) | Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the six months ended September 30, 2017. |
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(7) | Prior to April 10, 2017, the R5 Class was referred to as the Institutional Class. |
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(8) | July 26, 2013 (commencement of sale) through March 31, 2014. |
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(9) | Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended March 31, 2014. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Approval of Management Agreement |
At a meeting held on June 14, 2017, the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the "Board") unanimously approved the renewal of the management agreement pursuant to which American Century Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) acts as the investment advisor for the Fund. Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act, contracts for investment advisory services are required to be reviewed, evaluated, and approved by a majority of a fund’s directors/trustees, including a majority of the independent Trustees, each year. The Board regards this annual evaluation and renewal as one of its most important responsibilities.
The independent Trustees have memorialized a statement regarding the relationship between their ongoing obligations to oversee and evaluate the performance of the Advisor and their annual consideration of renewal of the management agreement. In that statement, the independent Trustees noted that their assessment of the Advisor’s performance is an ongoing process that takes place over the entire year and is informed by all of the extensive information that the Board and its committees receive and consider over time. This information, together with the additional materials provided specifically in connection with the review, are central to the Board’s assessment of the Advisor’s performance and its determination whether to renew the Fund’s management agreement.
Prior to its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board requested and reviewed extensive data and analysis relating to the proposed renewal. This information and analysis was compiled by the Advisor and certain independent providers of evaluation data concerning the Fund and the services provided to the Fund by the Advisor.
In connection with its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board’s review and evaluation of the services provided by the Advisor included, but was not limited to, the following:
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• | the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, and other services provided by the Advisor to the Fund; |
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• | the wide range of other programs and services the Advisor provides to the Fund and its shareholders on a routine and non-routine basis; |
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• | the investment performance of the Fund, including data comparing the Fund’s performance to appropriate benchmarks and/or a peer group of other mutual funds with similar investment objectives and strategies; |
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• | the cost of owning the Fund compared to the cost of owning similar funds; |
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• | the compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory experience of the Advisor and the Fund's service providers; |
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• | financial data showing the cost of services provided to the Fund, the profitability of the Fund to the Advisor, and the overall profitability of the Advisor; |
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• | strategic plans of the Advisor; |
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• | possible economies of scale associated with the Advisor’s management of the Fund and other accounts under its management; |
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• | data comparing services provided and charges to the Advisor's other investment management clients; |
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• | acquired fund fees and expenses; |
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• | payments and practices by the Fund and the Advisor regarding financial intermediaries whose clients are investors in the Fund, the nature of services provided by intermediaries, and the terms of share classes utilized; and |
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• | any collateral benefits derived by the Advisor from the management of the Fund. |
In keeping with its practice, the Board held two in-person meetings to review and discuss the information provided in response to their request and held active discussions with the Advisor regarding the renewal of the management agreement. The independent Trustees had the benefit of the advice of their independent counsel throughout the process.
Factors Considered
The Trustees considered all of the information provided by the Advisor, the independent data providers, and the independent Trustees’ independent counsel in connection with the approval. They determined that the information was sufficient for them to evaluate the management agreement for the Fund. In connection with their review, the Trustees did not identify any single factor as being all-important or controlling and each Trustee may have attributed different levels of importance to different factors. In deciding to renew the management agreement, the Board based its decision on a number of factors, including without limitation the following:
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services - Generally. Under the management agreement, the Advisor is responsible for providing or arranging for all services necessary for the operation of the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor provides or arranges at its own expense a wide variety of services including without limitation the following:
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• | constructing and designing the Fund |
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• | portfolio research and security selection |
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• | initial capitalization/funding |
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• | daily valuation of the Fund’s portfolio |
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• | shareholder servicing and transfer agency, including shareholder confirmations, recordkeeping, and communications |
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• | legal services (except the independent Trustees’ counsel) |
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• | regulatory and portfolio compliance |
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• | marketing and distribution (except amounts paid by the Fund under Rule 12b-1 plans) |
The Board noted that many of these services have expanded over time in terms of both quantity and complexity in response to shareholder demands, competition in the industry, changing distribution channels, and the changing regulatory environment.
Investment Management, Shareholder, and Other Services. The nature of the investment management services provided to the Fund is quite complex and allows Fund shareholders access to professional money management, instant diversification of their investments within an asset class, the opportunity to easily diversify among asset classes by investing in or exchanging among various American Century Investments funds, and liquidity. In evaluating investment performance, the Board expects the Advisor to manage the Fund in accordance with its investment objectives and approved strategies. Further, the Trustees recognize that the Advisor has an obligation to seek the best execution of fund trades. In providing these services, the Advisor utilizes teams of investment professionals (portfolio managers, analysts, research assistants, and securities traders) who require extensive information technology, research, training, compliance, and other systems to conduct their business. The Board, directly and through its Portfolio Committee, regularly reviews investment performance information for the Fund, together with comparative information for appropriate benchmarks and/or peer groups of similarly-managed funds, over different time horizons. The Trustees also review detailed performance information provided by the Advisor during the management agreement approval process. If performance concerns are identified, the Fund receives special reviews until performance improves, during which the Board discusses with the Advisor the reasons for such results (e.g., market conditions, security selection) and any efforts being undertaken to improve performance. The Fund’s performance was below its benchmark for
the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods reviewed by the Board. The Board discussed the Fund’s performance with the Advisor and was satisfied with the efforts being undertaken by the Advisor. The Board found the investment management services provided by the Advisor to the Fund to be satisfactory and consistent with the management agreement.
Under the management agreement, the Advisor provides the Fund with a comprehensive package of transfer agency, shareholder, and other services. The Board, directly and through various committees of the Board, regularly reviews reports and evaluations of such services at its regular meetings. These reports include, but are not limited to, information regarding the operational efficiency and accuracy of the shareholder and transfer agency services provided, staffing levels, shareholder satisfaction (as measured by external as well as internal sources), technology support, new products and services offered to Fund shareholders, securities trading activities, portfolio valuation services, auditing services, and legal and operational compliance activities. Certain aspects of shareholder and transfer agency service level efficiency and the quality of securities trading activities are measured by independent third party providers and are presented in comparison to other fund groups not managed by the Advisor.
The Board found the services provided by the Advisor to the Fund under the management agreement to be competitive and of high quality.
Costs of Services and Profitability. The Advisor provides detailed information concerning its cost of providing various services to the Fund, its profitability in managing the Fund, its overall profitability, and its financial condition. The Trustees have reviewed with the Advisor the methodology used to prepare this financial information. This information is considered in evaluating the Advisor’s financial condition, its ability to continue to provide services under the management agreement, and the reasonableness of the current management fee. The Board concluded that the Advisor’s profits were reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Economies of Scale. The Board also reviewed information provided by the Advisor regarding the possible existence of economies of scale in connection with the management of the Fund. The Board concluded that economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, especially on a fund-by-fund basis. The Board concluded that the Advisor is appropriately sharing economies of scale through its competitive fee structure, offering competitive fees from fund inception, and through reinvestment in its business to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded services.
Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than brokerage expenses, expenses attributable to short sales, taxes, interest, extraordinary expenses, the fees and expenses of the Fund’s independent Trustees (including their independent legal counsel), and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the unified fee structure, the Advisor is responsible for providing all investment advisory, custody, audit, administrative, compliance, recordkeeping, marketing, and shareholder services, or arranging and supervising third parties to provide such services. By contrast, most other funds are charged a variety of fees, including an investment advisory fee, a transfer agency fee, an administrative fee, distribution charges, and other expenses. Other than their investment advisory fees and any applicable Rule 12b-1 distribution fees, all other components of the total fees charged by these other funds may be increased without shareholder approval. The Board believes the unified fee structure is a benefit to Fund shareholders because it clearly discloses to shareholders the cost of owning Fund shares, and, since the unified fee cannot be increased without a vote of Fund shareholders, it shifts to the Advisor the risk of increased costs of operating the Fund and provides a direct incentive to minimize administrative inefficiencies. Part of the Board’s analysis of fee levels involves reviewing certain evaluative data compiled by an independent provider and comparing the Fund’s unified fee to the total expense ratio of peer funds. The unified fee charged to shareholders of the Fund was
below the median of the total expense ratios of the Fund’s peer group. The Board concluded that the management fee paid by the Fund to the Advisor under the management agreement is reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Comparison to Fees and Services Provided to Other Clients of the Advisor. The Board also requested and received information from the Advisor concerning the nature of the services, fees, costs, and profitability of its advisory services to advisory clients other than the Fund. They observed that these varying types of client accounts require different services and involve different regulatory and entrepreneurial risks than the management of the Fund. The Board analyzed this information and concluded that the fees charged and services provided to the Fund were reasonable by comparison.
Payments to Intermediaries. The Trustees also requested and received a description of payments made to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided by intermediaries. These payments include various payments made by the Fund or the Advisor to different types of intermediaries and recordkeepers for distribution and service activities provided for the Fund. The Trustees reviewed such information and received representations from the Advisor that all such payments by the Fund were made pursuant to the Fund's Rule 12b-1 Plan and that all such payments by the Advisor were made from the Advisor's resources and reasonable profits. The Board found the payments to be reasonable in scope and purpose.
Collateral or “Fall-Out” Benefits Derived by the Advisor. The Board considered the existence of collateral benefits the Advisor may receive as a result of its relationship with the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor’s primary business is managing mutual funds and it generally does not use fund or shareholder information to generate profits in other lines of business, and therefore does not derive any significant collateral benefits from them. The Board noted that the Advisor receives proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex. The Board noted that the assets of those other accounts are, where applicable, included with the assets of the Fund to determine breakpoints in the management fee schedule.
Existing Relationship. The Board also considered whether there was any reason for not continuing the existing arrangement with the Advisor. In this regard, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund’s operations and various risks, uncertainties, and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision not to continue such relationship. In particular, the Board recognized that most shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Advisor’s industry standing and reputation and in the expectation that the Advisor will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund.
Conclusion of the Trustees. As a result of this process, the Board, including all of the independent Trustees and assisted by the advice of independent legal counsel, taking into account all of the factors discussed above and the information provided by the Advisor and others in connection with its review and throughout the year, concluded that the management agreement between the Fund and the Advisor is fair and reasonable in light of the services provided and should be renewed.
Retirement Account Information
As required by law, distributions you receive from certain retirement accounts are subject to federal income tax withholding, unless you elect not to have withholding apply*. Tax will be withheld on the total amount withdrawn even though you may be receiving amounts that are not subject to withholding, such as nondeductible contributions. In such case, excess amounts of withholding could occur. You may adjust your withholding election so that a greater or lesser amount will be withheld.
If you don’t want us to withhold on this amount, you must notify us to not withhold the federal income tax. You may notify us in writing or in certain situations by telephone or through other electronic means. For systematic withdrawals, your withholding election will remain in effect until revoked or changed by filing a new election. You have the right to revoke your election at any time and change your withholding percentage for future distributions.
Remember, even if you elect not to have income tax withheld, you are liable for paying income tax on the taxable portion of your withdrawal. If you elect not to have income tax withheld or you don’t have enough income tax withheld, you may be responsible for payment of estimated tax. You may incur penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and estimated tax payments are not sufficient. You can reduce or defer the income tax on a distribution by directly or indirectly rolling such distribution over to another IRA or eligible plan. You should consult your tax advisor for additional information.
State tax will be withheld if, at the time of your distribution, your address is within one of the mandatory withholding states and you have federal income tax withheld (or as otherwise required by state law). State taxes will be withheld from your distribution in accordance with the respective state rules.
*Some 403(b), 457 and qualified retirement plan distributions may be subject to 20% mandatory withholding, as they are subject to special tax and withholding rules. Your plan administrator or plan sponsor is required to provide you with a special tax notice explaining those rules at the time you request a distribution. If applicable, federal and/or state taxes may be withheld from your distribution amount.
Proxy Voting Policies
Descriptions of the principles and policies that the fund's investment advisor uses in exercising the voting rights associated with the securities purchased and/or held by the fund are available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021 or visiting the "About Us" page of American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com. A description of the policies is also available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on the "About Us" page at americancentury.com. It is also available at sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov, and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The fund also makes its complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the most recent quarter of its fiscal year available on its website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021.
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| Semiannual Report |
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| September 30, 2017 |
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Fund Characteristics | |
Shareholder Fee Example | |
Schedule of Investments | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Statement of Operations | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Financial Highlights | |
Approval of Management Agreement | |
Additional Information | |
Any opinions expressed in this report reflect those of the author as of the date of the report, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of American Century Investments® or any other person in the American Century Investments organization. Any such opinions are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and American Century Investments disclaims any responsibility to update such opinions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice and, because investment decisions made by American Century Investments funds are based on numerous factors, may not be relied upon as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any American Century Investments fund. Security examples are used for representational purposes only and are not intended as recommendations to purchase or sell securities. Performance information for comparative indices and securities is provided to American Century Investments by third party vendors. To the best of American Century Investments’ knowledge, such information is accurate at the time of printing.
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 | |
Portfolio at a Glance | |
Average Duration (effective) | 6.0 years |
Weighted Average Life | 8.0 years |
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Types of Investments in Portfolio | % of net assets |
Corporate Bonds | 34.9% |
U.S. Treasury Securities | 27.6% |
U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | 24.9% |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | 8.2% |
Asset-Backed Securities | 5.7% |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | 4.4% |
U.S. Government Agency Securities | 1.6% |
Municipal Securities | 1.2% |
Sovereign Governments and Agencies | 1.0% |
Temporary Cash Investments | 3.4% |
Other Assets and Liabilities | (12.9)%* |
*Amount relates primarily to payable for investments purchased, but not settled, at period end.
Fund shareholders may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemption/exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing cost of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017.
Actual Expenses
The table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses for each class. You may use the information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return of a fund’s share class. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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G Class | $1,000 | $1,024.70 | $1.27 | 0.25% |
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G Class | $1,000 | $1,023.82 | $1.27 | 0.25% |
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(1) | Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183, the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365, to reflect the one-half year period. Annualized expense ratio reflects actual expenses, including any applicable fee waivers or expense reimbursements and excluding any acquired fund fees and expenses. |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
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| Principal Amount | Value |
CORPORATE BONDS — 34.9% | | |
Aerospace and Defense — 0.4% | | |
Boeing Co. (The), 2.20%, 10/30/22 | $ | 1,660,000 |
| $ | 1,652,683 |
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Lockheed Martin Corp., 3.55%, 1/15/26 | 4,450,000 |
| 4,612,341 |
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Lockheed Martin Corp., 3.80%, 3/1/45 | 1,320,000 |
| 1,292,537 |
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Rockwell Collins, Inc., 4.35%, 4/15/47 | 750,000 |
| 779,620 |
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United Technologies Corp., 6.05%, 6/1/36 | 730,000 |
| 925,752 |
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United Technologies Corp., 5.70%, 4/15/40 | 1,420,000 |
| 1,765,814 |
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United Technologies Corp., 3.75%, 11/1/46 | 1,130,000 |
| 1,091,859 |
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| | 12,120,606 |
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Auto Components — 0.1% | | |
Tenneco, Inc., 5.00%, 7/15/26 | 1,620,000 |
| 1,664,550 |
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ZF North America Capital, Inc., 4.00%, 4/29/20(1) | 1,850,000 |
| 1,917,062 |
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Automobiles — 1.2% | | |
Ford Motor Co., 4.35%, 12/8/26 | 2,300,000 |
| 2,394,497 |
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Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 5.00%, 5/15/18 | 5,750,000 |
| 5,864,285 |
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Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 2.68%, 1/9/20 | 5,110,000 |
| 5,156,992 |
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Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 8.125%, 1/15/20 | 1,150,000 |
| 1,295,731 |
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Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 5.875%, 8/2/21 | 3,280,000 |
| 3,650,669 |
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Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 2.98%, 8/3/22 | 1,200,000 |
| 1,200,415 |
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General Motors Co., 5.15%, 4/1/38 | 1,800,000 |
| 1,850,457 |
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General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 3.25%, 5/15/18 | 2,280,000 |
| 2,300,743 |
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General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 3.10%, 1/15/19 | 2,910,000 |
| 2,951,747 |
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General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 3.15%, 1/15/20 | 3,050,000 |
| 3,104,497 |
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General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 3.20%, 7/6/21 | 2,810,000 |
| 2,861,195 |
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General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 5.25%, 3/1/26 | 3,080,000 |
| 3,347,900 |
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Jaguar Land Rover Automotive plc, 4.125%, 12/15/18(1) | 1,260,000 |
| 1,285,200 |
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Banks — 5.4% | | |
Banco Inbursa SA Institucion de Banca Multiple, 4.375%, 4/11/27(1) | 2,200,000 |
| 2,213,750 |
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Bank of America Corp., 4.10%, 7/24/23 | 4,160,000 |
| 4,433,808 |
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Bank of America Corp., MTN, 5.625%, 7/1/20 | 5,680,000 |
| 6,187,614 |
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Bank of America Corp., MTN, 4.00%, 4/1/24 | 2,370,000 |
| 2,505,175 |
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Bank of America Corp., MTN, 4.20%, 8/26/24 | 3,070,000 |
| 3,229,251 |
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Bank of America Corp., MTN, 4.00%, 1/22/25 | 3,140,000 |
| 3,251,222 |
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Bank of America Corp., MTN, 5.00%, 1/21/44 | 830,000 |
| 965,256 |
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Bank of America Corp., MTN, VRN, 2.37%, 7/21/20(8) | 3,070,000 |
| 3,071,731 |
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Bank of America Corp., MTN, VRN, 2.33%, 10/1/20(8) | 4,310,000 |
| 4,307,686 |
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Bank of America Corp., MTN, VRN, 3.82%, 1/20/27(8) | 2,220,000 |
| 2,281,540 |
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Bank of America Corp., MTN, VRN, 4.44%, 1/20/47(8) | 1,230,000 |
| 1,335,389 |
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Bank of America N.A., 6.00%, 10/15/36 | 650,000 |
| 829,850 |
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Banque Federative du Credit Mutuel SA, 2.00%, 4/12/19(1) | 1,550,000 |
| 1,553,286 |
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Barclays Bank plc, 5.14%, 10/14/20 | $ | 1,500,000 |
| $ | 1,605,180 |
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Barclays plc, 4.375%, 1/12/26 | 1,500,000 |
| 1,568,151 |
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Barclays plc, 4.95%, 1/10/47 | 1,100,000 |
| 1,206,262 |
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BPCE SA, 3.00%, 5/22/22(1) | 2,060,000 |
| 2,074,055 |
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BPCE SA, 5.15%, 7/21/24(1) | 1,870,000 |
| 2,018,163 |
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Branch Banking & Trust Co., 3.625%, 9/16/25 | 813,000 |
| 846,214 |
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Branch Banking & Trust Co., 3.80%, 10/30/26 | 1,300,000 |
| 1,370,423 |
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Capital One Financial Corp., 4.20%, 10/29/25 | 3,515,000 |
| 3,616,823 |
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Capital One N.A., 2.35%, 8/17/18 | 1,600,000 |
| 1,606,946 |
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Citibank N.A., 1.85%, 9/18/19 | 4,620,000 |
| 4,620,094 |
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Citigroup, Inc., 2.55%, 4/8/19 | 1,250,000 |
| 1,261,114 |
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Citigroup, Inc., 2.90%, 12/8/21 | 2,700,000 |
| 2,735,183 |
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Citigroup, Inc., 2.75%, 4/25/22 | 4,320,000 |
| 4,334,790 |
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Citigroup, Inc., 4.05%, 7/30/22 | 1,400,000 |
| 1,467,897 |
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Citigroup, Inc., 3.20%, 10/21/26 | 1,200,000 |
| 1,183,652 |
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Citigroup, Inc., 4.45%, 9/29/27 | 10,890,000 |
| 11,530,198 |
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Commerzbank AG, 8.125%, 9/19/23(1) | 690,000 |
| 839,813 |
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Cooperatieve Rabobank UA, 3.875%, 2/8/22 | 2,270,000 |
| 2,407,274 |
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Cooperatieve Rabobank UA, 3.95%, 11/9/22 | 980,000 |
| 1,029,362 |
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Fifth Third Bancorp, 4.30%, 1/16/24 | 750,000 |
| 795,298 |
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Fifth Third Bank, 2.875%, 10/1/21 | 1,830,000 |
| 1,863,031 |
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HBOS plc, MTN, 6.75%, 5/21/18(1) | 2,280,000 |
| 2,348,148 |
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HSBC Bank plc, 4.125%, 8/12/20(1) | 4,502,000 |
| 4,743,234 |
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HSBC Bank USA N.A., 5.875%, 11/1/34 | 420,000 |
| 524,331 |
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Huntington Bancshares, Inc., 2.30%, 1/14/22 | 2,380,000 |
| 2,358,972 |
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Intesa Sanpaolo SpA, 3.125%, 7/14/22(1) | 1,200,000 |
| 1,203,930 |
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Intesa Sanpaolo SpA, 5.02%, 6/26/24(1) | 770,000 |
| 783,657 |
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JPMorgan Chase & Co., 2.25%, 1/23/20 | 4,860,000 |
| 4,886,620 |
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JPMorgan Chase & Co., 2.55%, 3/1/21 | 2,850,000 |
| 2,879,242 |
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JPMorgan Chase & Co., 4.625%, 5/10/21 | 6,860,000 |
| 7,408,294 |
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JPMorgan Chase & Co., 3.25%, 9/23/22 | 3,880,000 |
| 4,008,352 |
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JPMorgan Chase & Co., 3.875%, 9/10/24 | 3,130,000 |
| 3,259,866 |
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JPMorgan Chase & Co., 3.125%, 1/23/25 | 2,750,000 |
| 2,773,232 |
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JPMorgan Chase & Co., 4.95%, 6/1/45 | 2,050,000 |
| 2,336,710 |
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JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 3.54%, 5/1/27(8) | 3,800,000 |
| 3,837,608 |
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JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 3.88%, 7/24/37(8) | 2,000,000 |
| 2,016,281 |
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KeyBank N.A., MTN, 3.40%, 5/20/26 | 1,950,000 |
| 1,943,389 |
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PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The), 4.375%, 8/11/20 | 1,820,000 |
| 1,936,342 |
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Regions Financial Corp., 2.75%, 8/14/22 | 2,370,000 |
| 2,367,876 |
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Royal Bank of Canada, MTN, 2.125%, 3/2/20 | 4,530,000 |
| 4,550,649 |
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SunTrust Bank, 3.30%, 5/15/26 | 1,950,000 |
| 1,930,072 |
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Turkiye Garanti Bankasi AS, 5.875%, 3/16/23(1) | 3,400,000 |
| 3,559,827 |
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U.S. Bancorp, MTN, 3.00%, 3/15/22 | 2,150,000 |
| 2,216,581 |
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U.S. Bancorp, MTN, 3.60%, 9/11/24 | 1,910,000 |
| 1,988,033 |
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U.S. Bank N.A., 2.80%, 1/27/25 | 1,270,000 |
| 1,262,672 |
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Wells Fargo & Co., 3.07%, 1/24/23 | 1,860,000 |
| 1,892,492 |
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Wells Fargo & Co., 4.125%, 8/15/23 | 760,000 |
| 804,907 |
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Wells Fargo & Co., 3.00%, 4/22/26 | $ | 1,000,000 |
| $ | 982,951 |
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Wells Fargo & Co., 5.61%, 1/15/44 | 366,000 |
| 443,772 |
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Wells Fargo & Co., MTN, 2.60%, 7/22/20 | 6,920,000 |
| 7,018,678 |
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Wells Fargo & Co., MTN, 3.55%, 9/29/25 | 1,900,000 |
| 1,951,779 |
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Wells Fargo & Co., MTN, 4.10%, 6/3/26 | 2,700,000 |
| 2,808,439 |
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Wells Fargo & Co., MTN, 4.65%, 11/4/44 | 1,555,000 |
| 1,666,741 |
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Wells Fargo & Co., MTN, 4.75%, 12/7/46 | 1,150,000 |
| 1,264,887 |
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Wells Fargo & Co., MTN, VRN, 3.58%, 5/22/27(8) | 1,100,000 |
| 1,115,071 |
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Beverages — 1.0% | | |
Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, Inc., 1.90%, 2/1/19 | 5,450,000 |
| 5,465,416 |
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Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, Inc., 3.30%, 2/1/23 | 5,890,000 |
| 6,111,881 |
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Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, Inc., 3.65%, 2/1/26 | 4,410,000 |
| 4,568,456 |
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Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, Inc., 4.90%, 2/1/46 | 4,460,000 |
| 5,096,148 |
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Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc., 7.75%, 1/15/19 | 2,440,000 |
| 2,621,333 |
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Constellation Brands, Inc., 4.75%, 12/1/25 | 3,500,000 |
| 3,826,418 |
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Molson Coors Brewing Co., 3.00%, 7/15/26 | 3,570,000 |
| 3,477,199 |
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| | 31,166,851 |
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Biotechnology — 1.6% | | |
AbbVie, Inc., 2.50%, 5/14/20 | 3,630,000 |
| 3,675,192 |
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AbbVie, Inc., 2.90%, 11/6/22 | 3,240,000 |
| 3,288,868 |
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AbbVie, Inc., 3.60%, 5/14/25 | 3,110,000 |
| 3,228,463 |
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AbbVie, Inc., 4.40%, 11/6/42 | 1,790,000 |
| 1,880,579 |
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Amgen, Inc., 2.20%, 5/22/19 | 4,600,000 |
| 4,622,736 |
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Amgen, Inc., 2.65%, 5/11/22 | 4,880,000 |
| 4,923,654 |
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Amgen, Inc., 4.66%, 6/15/51 | 2,183,000 |
| 2,403,335 |
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Biogen, Inc., 2.90%, 9/15/20 | 6,010,000 |
| 6,166,296 |
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Biogen, Inc., 3.625%, 9/15/22 | 2,660,000 |
| 2,793,446 |
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Celgene Corp., 3.25%, 8/15/22 | 2,490,000 |
| 2,571,895 |
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Celgene Corp., 3.625%, 5/15/24 | 850,000 |
| 886,505 |
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Celgene Corp., 3.875%, 8/15/25 | 3,650,000 |
| 3,856,169 |
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Celgene Corp., 5.00%, 8/15/45 | 870,000 |
| 986,801 |
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Gilead Sciences, Inc., 1.85%, 9/20/19 | 2,020,000 |
| 2,022,158 |
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Gilead Sciences, Inc., 4.40%, 12/1/21 | 2,970,000 |
| 3,214,306 |
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Gilead Sciences, Inc., 3.65%, 3/1/26 | 5,430,000 |
| 5,673,875 |
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Gilead Sciences, Inc., 4.15%, 3/1/47 | 1,000,000 |
| 1,032,565 |
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| | 53,226,843 |
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Building Products — 0.1% | | |
Masco Corp., 4.45%, 4/1/25 | 1,860,000 |
| 1,994,664 |
|
Masco Corp., 4.375%, 4/1/26 | 700,000 |
| 746,900 |
|
| | 2,741,564 |
|
Capital Markets — 0.1% | | |
Jefferies Group LLC, 4.85%, 1/15/27 | 1,740,000 |
| 1,829,051 |
|
Chemicals — 0.2% | | |
Ashland LLC, 4.75%, 8/15/22 | 950,000 |
| 1,005,812 |
|
Dow Chemical Co. (The), 4.375%, 11/15/42 | 1,620,000 |
| 1,652,801 |
|
Ecolab, Inc., 4.35%, 12/8/21 | 2,090,000 |
| 2,262,116 |
|
LyondellBasell Industries NV, 5.00%, 4/15/19 | 892,000 |
| 925,749 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Sherwin-Williams Co. (The), 3.45%, 6/1/27 | $ | 1,400,000 |
| $ | 1,408,733 |
|
| | 7,255,211 |
|
Commercial Services and Supplies — 0.1% | | |
Republic Services, Inc., 3.55%, 6/1/22 | 1,910,000 |
| 1,992,657 |
|
Waste Management, Inc., 4.10%, 3/1/45 | 1,740,000 |
| 1,844,885 |
|
| | 3,837,542 |
|
Communications Equipment — 0.1% | | |
Cisco Systems, Inc., 3.00%, 6/15/22 | 1,520,000 |
| 1,571,659 |
|
CommScope Technologies LLC, 5.00%, 3/15/27(1) | 1,460,000 |
| 1,467,300 |
|
| | 3,038,959 |
|
Construction Materials† | | |
Owens Corning, 4.20%, 12/15/22 | 1,060,000 |
| 1,125,759 |
|
Consumer Finance — 1.2% | | |
American Express Co., 1.55%, 5/22/18 | 1,530,000 |
| 1,529,743 |
|
American Express Co., 3.625%, 12/5/24 | 1,500,000 |
| 1,550,309 |
|
American Express Credit Corp., MTN, 2.20%, 3/3/20 | 4,500,000 |
| 4,526,753 |
|
American Express Credit Corp., MTN, 2.60%, 9/14/20 | 810,000 |
| 823,234 |
|
American Express Credit Corp., MTN, 2.25%, 5/5/21 | 3,985,000 |
| 3,980,316 |
|
American Express Credit Corp., MTN, 3.30%, 5/3/27 | 1,280,000 |
| 1,293,120 |
|
Capital One Bank USA N.A., 2.30%, 6/5/19 | 2,390,000 |
| 2,397,423 |
|
Capital One Bank USA N.A., 3.375%, 2/15/23 | 1,580,000 |
| 1,604,867 |
|
CIT Group, Inc., 5.00%, 8/15/22 | 2,220,000 |
| 2,408,034 |
|
Discover Bank, 3.45%, 7/27/26 | 3,730,000 |
| 3,672,000 |
|
GLP Capital LP / GLP Financing II, Inc., 4.875%, 11/1/20 | 920,000 |
| 976,350 |
|
IHS Markit Ltd., 4.75%, 2/15/25(1) | 1,770,000 |
| 1,898,325 |
|
PNC Bank N.A., 1.95%, 3/4/19 | 2,500,000 |
| 2,506,969 |
|
PNC Bank N.A., 3.80%, 7/25/23 | 1,150,000 |
| 1,213,508 |
|
PNC Bank N.A., MTN, 2.30%, 6/1/20 | 4,640,000 |
| 4,676,776 |
|
Synchrony Financial, 2.60%, 1/15/19 | 2,280,000 |
| 2,295,109 |
|
Synchrony Financial, 3.00%, 8/15/19 | 500,000 |
| 508,338 |
|
Visa, Inc., 2.75%, 9/15/27 | 1,750,000 |
| 1,720,294 |
|
| | 39,581,468 |
|
Containers and Packaging — 0.2% | | |
Ball Corp., 4.00%, 11/15/23 | 1,520,000 |
| 1,559,900 |
|
Crown Americas LLC / Crown Americas Capital Corp. IV, 4.50%, 1/15/23 | 2,340,000 |
| 2,468,700 |
|
WestRock RKT Co., 4.00%, 3/1/23 | 1,910,000 |
| 2,013,502 |
|
| | 6,042,102 |
|
Diversified Consumer Services — 0.1% | | |
Board of Trustees of The Leland Stanford Junior University (The), 3.46%, 5/1/47 | 670,000 |
| 665,132 |
|
Catholic Health Initiatives, 2.95%, 11/1/22 | 860,000 |
| 847,988 |
|
George Washington University (The), 3.55%, 9/15/46 | 960,000 |
| 910,285 |
|
| | 2,423,405 |
|
Diversified Financial Services — 3.1% | | |
Ally Financial, Inc., 3.60%, 5/21/18 | 1,630,000 |
| 1,644,588 |
|
Ally Financial, Inc., 3.50%, 1/27/19 | 1,080,000 |
| 1,098,900 |
|
Ally Financial, Inc., 4.625%, 3/30/25 | 1,420,000 |
| 1,494,550 |
|
Banco Santander SA, 3.50%, 4/11/22 | 2,600,000 |
| 2,664,719 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
BNP Paribas SA, 4.375%, 9/28/25(1) | $ | 1,550,000 |
| $ | 1,610,557 |
|
Credit Suisse Group Funding Guernsey Ltd., 3.125%, 12/10/20 | 4,550,000 |
| 4,643,838 |
|
Credit Suisse Group Funding Guernsey Ltd., 3.45%, 4/16/21 | 2,550,000 |
| 2,618,841 |
|
GE Capital International Funding Co. Unlimited Co., 2.34%, 11/15/20 | 8,600,000 |
| 8,685,459 |
|
GE Capital International Funding Co. Unlimited Co., 4.42%, 11/15/35 | 1,800,000 |
| 1,965,754 |
|
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 2.30%, 12/13/19 | 5,480,000 |
| 5,505,800 |
|
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 5.375%, 3/15/20 | 5,440,000 |
| 5,843,967 |
|
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 5.75%, 1/24/22 | 4,590,000 |
| 5,153,884 |
|
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 3.50%, 1/23/25 | 2,540,000 |
| 2,578,502 |
|
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 4.25%, 10/21/25 | 2,000,000 |
| 2,087,878 |
|
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 3.50%, 11/16/26 | 3,500,000 |
| 3,512,889 |
|
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 5.15%, 5/22/45 | 1,080,000 |
| 1,238,540 |
|
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), MTN, 4.80%, 7/8/44 | 1,910,000 |
| 2,141,469 |
|
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), VRN, 3.27%, 9/29/24(8) | 2,000,000 |
| 2,004,156 |
|
HSBC Holdings plc, 2.95%, 5/25/21 | 4,917,000 |
| 4,994,936 |
|
HSBC Holdings plc, 4.30%, 3/8/26 | 3,420,000 |
| 3,677,191 |
|
HSBC Holdings plc, 4.375%, 11/23/26 | 3,100,000 |
| 3,238,011 |
|
HSBC Holdings plc, VRN, 3.26%, 3/13/22(8) | 1,520,000 |
| 1,551,954 |
|
Morgan Stanley, 2.75%, 5/19/22 | 1,600,000 |
| 1,607,070 |
|
Morgan Stanley, 4.375%, 1/22/47 | 840,000 |
| 895,955 |
|
Morgan Stanley, MTN, 5.625%, 9/23/19 | 8,010,000 |
| 8,558,078 |
|
Morgan Stanley, MTN, 3.70%, 10/23/24 | 2,450,000 |
| 2,539,651 |
|
Morgan Stanley, MTN, 4.00%, 7/23/25 | 9,200,000 |
| 9,705,504 |
|
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 3.97%, 7/22/37(8) | 920,000 |
| 933,019 |
|
S&P Global, Inc., 3.30%, 8/14/20 | 870,000 |
| 892,892 |
|
UBS Group Funding Switzerland AG, 3.49%, 5/23/23(1) | 4,800,000 |
| 4,918,315 |
|
UBS Group Funding Switzerland AG, 4.125%, 9/24/25(1) | 950,000 |
| 999,968 |
|
| | 101,006,835 |
|
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 2.0% | | |
AT&T, Inc., 2.30%, 3/11/19 | 3,820,000 |
| 3,844,548 |
|
AT&T, Inc., 5.00%, 3/1/21 | 2,000,000 |
| 2,160,744 |
|
AT&T, Inc., 3.875%, 8/15/21 | 2,780,000 |
| 2,911,922 |
|
AT&T, Inc., 3.60%, 2/17/23 | 1,750,000 |
| 1,802,105 |
|
AT&T, Inc., 3.40%, 5/15/25 | 9,410,000 |
| 9,274,838 |
|
AT&T, Inc., 3.90%, 8/14/27 | 6,270,000 |
| 6,289,847 |
|
AT&T, Inc., 6.55%, 2/15/39 | 300,000 |
| 362,862 |
|
AT&T, Inc., 4.75%, 5/15/46 | 1,300,000 |
| 1,256,461 |
|
AT&T, Inc., 5.45%, 3/1/47 | 2,110,000 |
| 2,239,080 |
|
AT&T, Inc., 5.15%, 2/14/50 | 1,540,000 |
| 1,557,870 |
|
British Telecommunications plc, 5.95%, 1/15/18 | 3,260,000 |
| 3,299,804 |
|
CenturyLink, Inc., 6.15%, 9/15/19 | 620,000 |
| 652,550 |
|
Deutsche Telekom International Finance BV, 2.23%, 1/17/20(1) | 4,700,000 |
| 4,707,997 |
|
Deutsche Telekom International Finance BV, 3.60%, 1/19/27(1) | 2,500,000 |
| 2,533,143 |
|
Frontier Communications Corp., 8.50%, 4/15/20 | 690,000 |
| 671,025 |
|
Ooredoo Tamweel Ltd., 3.04%, 12/3/18 | 5,000,000 |
| 5,047,385 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Orange SA, 4.125%, 9/14/21 | $ | 1,470,000 |
| $ | 1,570,347 |
|
Orange SA, 5.50%, 2/6/44 | 630,000 |
| 760,272 |
|
Telefonica Emisiones SAU, 5.46%, 2/16/21 | 2,180,000 |
| 2,389,809 |
|
Telefonica Emisiones SAU, 4.10%, 3/8/27 | 1,450,000 |
| 1,502,488 |
|
Telefonica Emisiones SAU, 5.21%, 3/8/47 | 900,000 |
| 993,797 |
|
Verizon Communications, Inc., 2.45%, 11/1/22 | 1,000,000 |
| 993,234 |
|
Verizon Communications, Inc., 2.625%, 8/15/26 | 1,450,000 |
| 1,360,560 |
|
Verizon Communications, Inc., 4.125%, 3/16/27 | 1,210,000 |
| 1,265,215 |
|
Verizon Communications, Inc., 4.75%, 11/1/41 | 1,870,000 |
| 1,892,602 |
|
Verizon Communications, Inc., 4.86%, 8/21/46 | 3,071,000 |
| 3,137,399 |
|
Verizon Communications, Inc., 5.01%, 8/21/54 | 1,313,000 |
| 1,323,782 |
|
| | 65,801,686 |
|
Electric Utilities† | | |
AEP Transmission Co. LLC, 3.75%, 12/1/47(1) | 970,000 |
| 968,671 |
|
Energy Equipment and Services — 0.1% | | |
Ensco plc, 5.20%, 3/15/25 | 420,000 |
| 354,900 |
|
Halliburton Co., 3.80%, 11/15/25 | 2,260,000 |
| 2,330,274 |
|
| | 2,685,174 |
|
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 0.8% | | |
American Tower Corp., 3.375%, 10/15/26 | 2,923,000 |
| 2,893,684 |
|
AvalonBay Communities, Inc., MTN, 3.35%, 5/15/27 | 780,000 |
| 788,483 |
|
Boston Properties LP, 3.65%, 2/1/26 | 1,460,000 |
| 1,490,387 |
|
Crown Castle International Corp., 5.25%, 1/15/23 | 2,474,000 |
| 2,741,052 |
|
Crown Castle International Corp., 4.45%, 2/15/26 | 1,030,000 |
| 1,092,148 |
|
CyrusOne LP / CyrusOne Finance Corp., 5.00%, 3/15/24(1) | 1,540,000 |
| 1,624,700 |
|
Essex Portfolio LP, 3.625%, 8/15/22 | 710,000 |
| 734,852 |
|
Essex Portfolio LP, 3.25%, 5/1/23 | 1,220,000 |
| 1,234,847 |
|
Hospitality Properties Trust, 4.65%, 3/15/24 | 1,480,000 |
| 1,550,678 |
|
Hudson Pacific Properties LP, 3.95%, 11/1/27(3) | 1,710,000 |
| 1,706,361 |
|
Kilroy Realty LP, 3.80%, 1/15/23 | 1,650,000 |
| 1,701,003 |
|
Kilroy Realty LP, 4.375%, 10/1/25 | 970,000 |
| 1,020,508 |
|
Kimco Realty Corp., 2.80%, 10/1/26 | 2,130,000 |
| 2,001,986 |
|
Simon Property Group LP, 3.25%, 11/30/26 | 1,290,000 |
| 1,285,133 |
|
Ventas Realty LP, 4.125%, 1/15/26 | 720,000 |
| 750,874 |
|
VEREIT Operating Partnership LP, 4.125%, 6/1/21 | 2,310,000 |
| 2,416,426 |
|
Welltower, Inc., 3.75%, 3/15/23 | 2,030,000 |
| 2,114,854 |
|
| | 27,147,976 |
|
Food and Staples Retailing — 0.7% | | |
CVS Health Corp., 3.50%, 7/20/22 | 2,820,000 |
| 2,935,866 |
|
CVS Health Corp., 2.75%, 12/1/22 | 1,345,000 |
| 1,349,213 |
|
CVS Health Corp., 5.125%, 7/20/45 | 1,750,000 |
| 2,019,269 |
|
Kroger Co. (The), 3.30%, 1/15/21 | 2,610,000 |
| 2,677,020 |
|
Kroger Co. (The), 3.70%, 8/1/27 | 1,280,000 |
| 1,268,928 |
|
Kroger Co. (The), 3.875%, 10/15/46 | 1,390,000 |
| 1,213,512 |
|
Mondelez International Holdings Netherlands BV, 1.625%, 10/28/19(1) | 4,090,000 |
| 4,060,220 |
|
Sysco Corp., 3.30%, 7/15/26 | 900,000 |
| 909,026 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Target Corp., 2.50%, 4/15/26 | $ | 2,870,000 |
| $ | 2,755,077 |
|
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 5.625%, 4/1/40 | 410,000 |
| 528,180 |
|
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 4.30%, 4/22/44 | 2,900,000 |
| 3,229,036 |
|
| | 22,945,347 |
|
Food Products — 0.2% | | |
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 3.95%, 7/15/25 | 1,880,000 |
| 1,938,799 |
|
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 5.20%, 7/15/45 | 980,000 |
| 1,076,966 |
|
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 4.375%, 6/1/46 | 860,000 |
| 846,190 |
|
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc., 4.625%, 11/1/24(1) | 2,130,000 |
| 2,231,175 |
|
| | 6,093,130 |
|
Gas Utilities — 1.7% | | |
Andeavor Logistics LP / Tesoro Logistics Finance Corp., 5.50%, 10/15/19 | 770,000 |
| 814,275 |
|
Boardwalk Pipelines LP, 4.45%, 7/15/27 | 960,000 |
| 978,980 |
|
Enbridge Energy Partners LP, 6.50%, 4/15/18 | 540,000 |
| 553,473 |
|
Enbridge Energy Partners LP, 5.20%, 3/15/20 | 1,220,000 |
| 1,299,368 |
|
Enbridge, Inc., 4.00%, 10/1/23 | 1,600,000 |
| 1,684,445 |
|
Enbridge, Inc., 4.50%, 6/10/44 | 1,060,000 |
| 1,069,717 |
|
Energy Transfer Equity LP, 7.50%, 10/15/20 | 1,090,000 |
| 1,233,063 |
|
Energy Transfer LP, 4.15%, 10/1/20 | 1,220,000 |
| 1,274,770 |
|
Energy Transfer LP, 3.60%, 2/1/23 | 2,370,000 |
| 2,412,220 |
|
Energy Transfer LP, 4.90%, 3/15/35 | 1,600,000 |
| 1,593,840 |
|
Energy Transfer LP, 6.50%, 2/1/42 | 420,000 |
| 476,486 |
|
Enterprise Products Operating LLC, 5.20%, 9/1/20 | 4,180,000 |
| 4,537,207 |
|
Enterprise Products Operating LLC, 4.85%, 3/15/44 | 3,550,000 |
| 3,823,868 |
|
Enterprise Products Operating LLC, VRN, 7.03%, 1/15/18(8) | 1,220,000 |
| 1,238,300 |
|
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 5.30%, 9/15/20 | 950,000 |
| 1,023,851 |
|
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 6.50%, 9/1/39 | 2,729,000 |
| 3,118,304 |
|
Kinder Morgan, Inc., 5.55%, 6/1/45 | 800,000 |
| 865,538 |
|
Magellan Midstream Partners LP, 6.55%, 7/15/19 | 1,140,000 |
| 1,225,535 |
|
MPLX LP, 4.875%, 6/1/25 | 3,720,000 |
| 3,993,957 |
|
MPLX LP, 5.20%, 3/1/47 | 500,000 |
| 525,194 |
|
ONEOK, Inc., 4.00%, 7/13/27 | 2,070,000 |
| 2,098,911 |
|
Plains All American Pipeline LP / PAA Finance Corp., 3.65%, 6/1/22 | 1,740,000 |
| 1,750,488 |
|
Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC, 5.625%, 3/1/25 | 5,520,000 |
| 6,096,413 |
|
Sunoco Logistics Partners Operations LP, 3.45%, 1/15/23 | 2,970,000 |
| 2,997,193 |
|
Sunoco Logistics Partners Operations LP, 3.90%, 7/15/26 | 1,170,000 |
| 1,162,404 |
|
Williams Cos., Inc. (The), 3.70%, 1/15/23 | 830,000 |
| 830,000 |
|
Williams Partners LP, 4.125%, 11/15/20 | 2,550,000 |
| 2,671,328 |
|
Williams Partners LP, 5.10%, 9/15/45 | 2,130,000 |
| 2,246,014 |
|
| | 53,595,142 |
|
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 0.8% | | |
Abbott Laboratories, 2.00%, 9/15/18 | 770,000 |
| 772,152 |
|
Abbott Laboratories, 3.75%, 11/30/26 | 5,200,000 |
| 5,343,637 |
|
Becton Dickinson and Co., 3.73%, 12/15/24 | 2,900,000 |
| 2,965,751 |
|
Becton Dickinson and Co., 3.70%, 6/6/27 | 1,480,000 |
| 1,494,558 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Medtronic, Inc., 2.50%, 3/15/20 | $ | 1,460,000 |
| $ | 1,482,377 |
|
Medtronic, Inc., 3.50%, 3/15/25 | 4,755,000 |
| 4,962,173 |
|
Medtronic, Inc., 4.375%, 3/15/35 | 1,530,000 |
| 1,686,591 |
|
Stryker Corp., 3.50%, 3/15/26 | 1,140,000 |
| 1,172,170 |
|
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., 3.30%, 2/15/22 | 988,000 |
| 1,022,458 |
|
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., 2.95%, 9/19/26 | 1,720,000 |
| 1,685,966 |
|
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., 5.30%, 2/1/44 | 1,200,000 |
| 1,422,861 |
|
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., 2.70%, 4/1/20 | 1,000,000 |
| 1,010,408 |
|
| | 25,021,102 |
|
Health Care Providers and Services — 0.9% | | |
Cardinal Health, Inc., 1.95%, 6/14/19 | 4,640,000 |
| 4,646,174 |
|
Duke University Health System, Inc., 3.92%, 6/1/47 | 1,450,000 |
| 1,483,913 |
|
Express Scripts Holding Co., 3.40%, 3/1/27 | 1,460,000 |
| 1,441,577 |
|
HCA, Inc., 3.75%, 3/15/19 | 3,640,000 |
| 3,726,450 |
|
HCA, Inc., 4.25%, 10/15/19 | 1,000,000 |
| 1,037,500 |
|
Johns Hopkins Health System Corp. (The), 3.84%, 5/15/46 | 895,000 |
| 906,836 |
|
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, 4.15%, 5/1/47 | 840,000 |
| 901,640 |
|
Mylan NV, 3.95%, 6/15/26 | 950,000 |
| 968,558 |
|
Northwell Healthcare, Inc., 4.26%, 11/1/47 | 1,090,000 |
| 1,098,512 |
|
NYU Hospitals Center, 4.43%, 7/1/42 | 400,000 |
| 419,608 |
|
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 4.625%, 7/15/24(1) | 1,459,000 |
| 1,446,234 |
|
UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 2.875%, 12/15/21 | 1,480,000 |
| 1,518,675 |
|
UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 2.875%, 3/15/22 | 1,950,000 |
| 1,995,302 |
|
UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 3.75%, 7/15/25 | 2,640,000 |
| 2,803,421 |
|
UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 4.75%, 7/15/45 | 1,450,000 |
| 1,681,344 |
|
Universal Health Services, Inc., 4.75%, 8/1/22(1) | 1,700,000 |
| 1,763,750 |
|
| | 27,839,494 |
|
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 0.3% | | |
Aramark Services, Inc., 5.00%, 4/1/25(1) | 840,000 |
| 900,900 |
|
Hilton Domestic Operating Co., Inc., 4.25%, 9/1/24 | 1,940,000 |
| 1,983,650 |
|
International Game Technology plc, 6.25%, 2/15/22(1) | 1,400,000 |
| 1,554,700 |
|
McDonald's Corp., MTN, 3.375%, 5/26/25 | 1,670,000 |
| 1,716,320 |
|
McDonald's Corp., MTN, 4.70%, 12/9/35 | 1,070,000 |
| 1,182,667 |
|
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., 5.25%, 11/15/22 | 1,560,000 |
| 1,730,636 |
|
| | 9,068,873 |
|
Household Durables — 0.5% | | |
D.R. Horton, Inc., 3.625%, 2/15/18 | 1,450,000 |
| 1,452,737 |
|
D.R. Horton, Inc., 5.75%, 8/15/23 | 650,000 |
| 739,637 |
|
Lennar Corp., 4.75%, 12/15/17 | 1,470,000 |
| 1,473,675 |
|
Lennar Corp., 4.75%, 4/1/21 | 1,880,000 |
| 1,985,750 |
|
Lennar Corp., 4.50%, 4/30/24 | 1,280,000 |
| 1,321,318 |
|
M.D.C. Holdings, Inc., 5.50%, 1/15/24 | 850,000 |
| 919,870 |
|
Newell Brands, Inc., 4.20%, 4/1/26 | 3,250,000 |
| 3,424,676 |
|
Newell Brands, Inc., 5.50%, 4/1/46 | 1,680,000 |
| 1,990,596 |
|
Toll Brothers Finance Corp., 6.75%, 11/1/19 | 720,000 |
| 783,900 |
|
TRI Pointe Group, Inc. / TRI Pointe Homes, Inc., 4.375%, 6/15/19 | 855,000 |
| 877,444 |
|
| | 14,969,603 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Industrial Conglomerates — 0.2% | | |
FedEx Corp., 4.40%, 1/15/47 | $ | 1,130,000 |
| $ | 1,178,810 |
|
General Electric Co., 2.70%, 10/9/22 | 1,090,000 |
| 1,111,073 |
|
General Electric Co., 4.125%, 10/9/42 | 1,650,000 |
| 1,743,705 |
|
General Electric Co., MTN, 4.375%, 9/16/20 | 1,547,000 |
| 1,657,260 |
|
Ingersoll-Rand Luxembourg Finance SA, 3.55%, 11/1/24 | 1,240,000 |
| 1,280,961 |
|
| | 6,971,809 |
|
Insurance — 1.2% | | |
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 3.75%, 5/15/19 | 3,290,000 |
| 3,367,548 |
|
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 5.00%, 10/1/21 | 3,700,000 |
| 3,995,100 |
|
American International Group, Inc., 4.125%, 2/15/24 | 4,170,000 |
| 4,433,151 |
|
American International Group, Inc., 4.50%, 7/16/44 | 800,000 |
| 842,777 |
|
Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp., 3.00%, 5/15/22 | 2,580,000 |
| 2,667,552 |
|
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., 2.75%, 3/15/23 | 2,210,000 |
| 2,244,396 |
|
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., 4.50%, 2/11/43 | 1,190,000 |
| 1,332,466 |
|
Chubb INA Holdings, Inc., 3.15%, 3/15/25 | 2,020,000 |
| 2,053,799 |
|
Chubb INA Holdings, Inc., 3.35%, 5/3/26 | 820,000 |
| 841,271 |
|
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (The), 5.95%, 10/15/36 | 1,380,000 |
| 1,731,572 |
|
International Lease Finance Corp., 6.25%, 5/15/19 | 860,000 |
| 914,347 |
|
Markel Corp., 4.90%, 7/1/22 | 1,400,000 |
| 1,529,580 |
|
Markel Corp., 3.625%, 3/30/23 | 1,650,000 |
| 1,699,210 |
|
MetLife, Inc., 4.125%, 8/13/42 | 450,000 |
| 464,307 |
|
Metropolitan Life Global Funding I, 3.00%, 1/10/23(1) | 1,790,000 |
| 1,824,672 |
|
Prudential Financial, Inc., MTN, 5.375%, 6/21/20 | 1,730,000 |
| 1,880,152 |
|
Prudential Financial, Inc., MTN, 5.70%, 12/14/36 | 170,000 |
| 208,956 |
|
Prudential Financial, Inc., MTN, 5.625%, 5/12/41 | 2,140,000 |
| 2,612,928 |
|
Voya Financial, Inc., 5.70%, 7/15/43 | 1,900,000 |
| 2,224,377 |
|
WR Berkley Corp., 4.625%, 3/15/22 | 1,100,000 |
| 1,188,089 |
|
WR Berkley Corp., 4.75%, 8/1/44 | 720,000 |
| 747,799 |
|
| | 38,804,049 |
|
Internet and Direct Marketing Retail — 0.4% | | |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., 2.50%, 11/28/19 | 2,000,000 |
| 2,017,568 |
|
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., 3.60%, 11/28/24 | 3,500,000 |
| 3,633,087 |
|
Amazon.com, Inc., 3.80%, 12/5/24 | 1,000,000 |
| 1,070,035 |
|
Amazon.com, Inc., 3.15%, 8/22/27(1) | 3,610,000 |
| 3,631,377 |
|
Amazon.com, Inc., 3.875%, 8/22/37(1) | 930,000 |
| 942,893 |
|
eBay, Inc., 2.15%, 6/5/20 | 1,390,000 |
| 1,393,787 |
|
| | 12,688,747 |
|
IT Services — 0.2% | | |
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., 3.00%, 8/15/26 | 3,780,000 |
| 3,674,586 |
|
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., 3.60%, 10/15/20 | 1,910,000 |
| 1,980,808 |
|
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., 4.90%, 10/15/25 | 1,730,000 |
| 1,832,440 |
|
| | 7,487,834 |
|
Machinery — 0.3% | | |
Caterpillar Financial Services Corp., MTN, 1.85%, 9/4/20 | 3,730,000 |
| 3,719,862 |
|
Caterpillar Financial Services Corp., MTN, 2.85%, 6/1/22 | 1,090,000 |
| 1,115,651 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
John Deere Capital Corp., MTN, 1.95%, 6/22/20 | $ | 1,970,000 |
| $ | 1,972,415 |
|
John Deere Capital Corp., MTN, 3.15%, 10/15/21 | 570,000 |
| 589,187 |
|
Oshkosh Corp., 5.375%, 3/1/22 | 1,610,000 |
| 1,676,412 |
|
| | 9,073,527 |
|
Media — 1.9% | | |
21st Century Fox America, Inc., 3.70%, 10/15/25 | 2,400,000 |
| 2,475,980 |
|
21st Century Fox America, Inc., 6.90%, 8/15/39 | 510,000 |
| 690,189 |
|
21st Century Fox America, Inc., 4.75%, 9/15/44 | 900,000 |
| 963,201 |
|
21st Century Fox America, Inc., 4.75%, 11/15/46 | 300,000 |
| 320,902 |
|
CBS Corp., 3.50%, 1/15/25 | 1,860,000 |
| 1,894,723 |
|
CBS Corp., 4.85%, 7/1/42 | 360,000 |
| 381,469 |
|
Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital, 4.91%, 7/23/25 | 7,240,000 |
| 7,749,297 |
|
Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital, 6.48%, 10/23/45 | 1,140,000 |
| 1,344,386 |
|
Comcast Corp., 3.15%, 3/1/26 | 3,070,000 |
| 3,070,463 |
|
Comcast Corp., 4.40%, 8/15/35 | 960,000 |
| 1,042,275 |
|
Comcast Corp., 6.40%, 5/15/38 | 790,000 |
| 1,043,653 |
|
Comcast Corp., 4.75%, 3/1/44 | 2,150,000 |
| 2,407,702 |
|
Discovery Communications LLC, 5.625%, 8/15/19 | 392,000 |
| 415,834 |
|
Discovery Communications LLC, 3.95%, 3/20/28 | 4,900,000 |
| 4,896,907 |
|
Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. (The), 4.00%, 3/15/22 | 1,610,000 |
| 1,693,575 |
|
Lamar Media Corp., 5.375%, 1/15/24 | 1,880,000 |
| 1,988,100 |
|
NBCUniversal Media LLC, 4.375%, 4/1/21 | 4,673,000 |
| 5,030,264 |
|
NBCUniversal Media LLC, 2.875%, 1/15/23 | 1,490,000 |
| 1,515,081 |
|
Nielsen Finance LLC / Nielsen Finance Co., 5.00%, 4/15/22(1) | 1,410,000 |
| 1,464,638 |
|
Omnicom Group, Inc., 3.60%, 4/15/26 | 2,320,000 |
| 2,342,060 |
|
Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 5.375%, 4/15/25(1) | 850,000 |
| 898,875 |
|
TEGNA, Inc., 5.125%, 7/15/20 | 1,920,000 |
| 1,972,800 |
|
Time Warner Cable LLC, 6.75%, 7/1/18 | 1,150,000 |
| 1,191,007 |
|
Time Warner Cable LLC, 5.50%, 9/1/41 | 520,000 |
| 541,463 |
|
Time Warner Cable LLC, 4.50%, 9/15/42 | 840,000 |
| 798,593 |
|
Time Warner, Inc., 4.70%, 1/15/21 | 1,600,000 |
| 1,712,786 |
|
Time Warner, Inc., 3.60%, 7/15/25 | 3,610,000 |
| 3,627,557 |
|
Time Warner, Inc., 3.80%, 2/15/27 | 1,200,000 |
| 1,202,491 |
|
Time Warner, Inc., 5.35%, 12/15/43 | 1,070,000 |
| 1,156,202 |
|
Viacom, Inc., 3.125%, 6/15/22 | 1,260,000 |
| 1,250,219 |
|
Viacom, Inc., 4.25%, 9/1/23 | 1,840,000 |
| 1,892,437 |
|
Virgin Media Secured Finance plc, 5.25%, 1/15/26(1) | 1,900,000 |
| 1,985,500 |
|
Walt Disney Co. (The), MTN, 1.85%, 7/30/26 | 840,000 |
| 773,280 |
|
| | 61,733,909 |
|
Metals and Mining — 0.3% | | |
Barrick North America Finance LLC, 5.75%, 5/1/43 | 550,000 |
| 668,928 |
|
Glencore Finance Canada Ltd., 4.95%, 11/15/21(1) | 1,500,000 |
| 1,621,379 |
|
Southern Copper Corp., 5.25%, 11/8/42 | 750,000 |
| 797,854 |
|
Steel Dynamics, Inc., 4.125%, 9/15/25(1) | 2,200,000 |
| 2,223,364 |
|
Steel Dynamics, Inc., 5.00%, 12/15/26 | 900,000 |
| 963,000 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Vale Overseas Ltd., 6.25%, 8/10/26 | $ | 2,210,000 |
| $ | 2,519,400 |
|
| | 8,793,925 |
|
Multi-Utilities — 1.5% | | |
AmeriGas Partners LP / AmeriGas Finance Corp., 5.625%, 5/20/24 | 1,530,000 |
| 1,619,887 |
|
Berkshire Hathaway Energy Co., 3.50%, 2/1/25 | 1,550,000 |
| 1,605,576 |
|
CMS Energy Corp., 8.75%, 6/15/19 | 890,000 |
| 987,772 |
|
Consolidated Edison Co. of New York, Inc., 3.95%, 3/1/43 | 880,000 |
| 907,797 |
|
Dominion Energy, Inc., 6.40%, 6/15/18 | 810,000 |
| 835,797 |
|
Dominion Energy, Inc., 2.75%, 9/15/22 | 540,000 |
| 542,346 |
|
Dominion Energy, Inc., 3.625%, 12/1/24 | 2,720,000 |
| 2,816,450 |
|
Dominion Energy, Inc., 4.90%, 8/1/41 | 2,210,000 |
| 2,460,068 |
|
Duke Energy Corp., 3.55%, 9/15/21 | 1,250,000 |
| 1,302,069 |
|
Duke Energy Corp., 2.65%, 9/1/26 | 2,520,000 |
| 2,413,621 |
|
Duke Energy Corp., 3.15%, 8/15/27 | 790,000 |
| 784,466 |
|
Duke Energy Florida LLC, 6.35%, 9/15/37 | 463,000 |
| 630,096 |
|
Duke Energy Florida LLC, 3.85%, 11/15/42 | 1,410,000 |
| 1,431,931 |
|
Duke Energy Progress LLC, 3.25%, 8/15/25 | 1,000,000 |
| 1,026,274 |
|
Duke Energy Progress LLC, 4.15%, 12/1/44 | 500,000 |
| 534,300 |
|
Duke Energy Progress LLC, 3.70%, 10/15/46 | 515,000 |
| 510,829 |
|
Exelon Corp., 5.15%, 12/1/20 | 1,276,000 |
| 1,379,167 |
|
Exelon Corp., 4.45%, 4/15/46 | 1,300,000 |
| 1,366,114 |
|
Exelon Generation Co. LLC, 4.25%, 6/15/22 | 1,250,000 |
| 1,337,508 |
|
Exelon Generation Co. LLC, 5.60%, 6/15/42 | 410,000 |
| 419,126 |
|
FirstEnergy Corp., 4.25%, 3/15/23 | 1,260,000 |
| 1,334,169 |
|
FirstEnergy Corp., 4.85%, 7/15/47 | 840,000 |
| 884,531 |
|
Florida Power & Light Co., 4.125%, 2/1/42 | 930,000 |
| 1,002,085 |
|
Georgia Power Co., 4.30%, 3/15/42 | 410,000 |
| 431,162 |
|
MidAmerican Energy Co., 4.40%, 10/15/44 | 2,100,000 |
| 2,313,156 |
|
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., 3.55%, 5/1/27 | 3,210,000 |
| 3,298,713 |
|
NiSource Finance Corp., 5.65%, 2/1/45 | 1,310,000 |
| 1,594,401 |
|
Pacific Gas & Electric Co., 4.00%, 12/1/46 | 2,217,000 |
| 2,328,213 |
|
Potomac Electric Power Co., 3.60%, 3/15/24 | 1,010,000 |
| 1,062,293 |
|
Progress Energy, Inc., 3.15%, 4/1/22 | 1,320,000 |
| 1,346,112 |
|
Sempra Energy, 2.875%, 10/1/22 | 1,220,000 |
| 1,225,143 |
|
Sempra Energy, 3.25%, 6/15/27 | 1,700,000 |
| 1,681,602 |
|
Southern Co. Gas Capital Corp., 3.95%, 10/1/46 | 970,000 |
| 929,453 |
|
Southern Power Co., 5.15%, 9/15/41 | 590,000 |
| 643,759 |
|
Southwestern Public Service Co., 3.70%, 8/15/47 | 930,000 |
| 927,021 |
|
Virginia Electric & Power Co., 3.45%, 2/15/24 | 1,110,000 |
| 1,153,394 |
|
Xcel Energy, Inc., 3.35%, 12/1/26 | 1,000,000 |
| 1,014,444 |
|
| | 48,080,845 |
|
Multiline Retail† | | |
Macy's Retail Holdings, Inc., 2.875%, 2/15/23 | 940,000 |
| 887,246 |
|
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 2.5% | | |
Anadarko Petroleum Corp., 3.45%, 7/15/24 | 640,000 |
| 634,713 |
|
Anadarko Petroleum Corp., 5.55%, 3/15/26 | 1,490,000 |
| 1,663,978 |
|
Anadarko Petroleum Corp., 6.45%, 9/15/36 | 830,000 |
| 990,274 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Antero Resources Corp., 5.00%, 3/1/25 | $ | 2,200,000 |
| $ | 2,244,000 |
|
Apache Corp., 4.75%, 4/15/43 | 1,220,000 |
| 1,230,600 |
|
BP Capital Markets plc, 4.50%, 10/1/20 | 360,000 |
| 385,493 |
|
BP Capital Markets plc, 2.75%, 5/10/23 | 2,600,000 |
| 2,609,823 |
|
Cenovus Energy, Inc., 4.25%, 4/15/27(1) | 1,160,000 |
| 1,151,873 |
|
Chevron Corp., 2.10%, 5/16/21 | 2,750,000 |
| 2,752,148 |
|
Cimarex Energy Co., 4.375%, 6/1/24 | 2,600,000 |
| 2,753,503 |
|
CNOOC Finance 2011 Ltd., 4.25%, 1/26/21 | 5,000,000 |
| 5,263,810 |
|
CNOOC Nexen Finance 2014 ULC, 4.25%, 4/30/24 | 1,030,000 |
| 1,097,868 |
|
Concho Resources, Inc., 4.375%, 1/15/25 | 1,750,000 |
| 1,846,250 |
|
Concho Resources, Inc., 4.875%, 10/1/47 | 520,000 |
| 543,265 |
|
ConocoPhillips Holding Co., 6.95%, 4/15/29 | 1,250,000 |
| 1,628,688 |
|
Ecopetrol SA, 5.875%, 5/28/45 | 690,000 |
| 677,063 |
|
Encana Corp., 6.50%, 2/1/38 | 2,280,000 |
| 2,705,683 |
|
EOG Resources, Inc., 4.10%, 2/1/21 | 1,440,000 |
| 1,517,746 |
|
Exxon Mobil Corp., 2.71%, 3/6/25 | 1,600,000 |
| 1,607,487 |
|
Exxon Mobil Corp., 3.04%, 3/1/26 | 3,400,000 |
| 3,467,389 |
|
Hess Corp., 6.00%, 1/15/40 | 1,610,000 |
| 1,687,304 |
|
Marathon Oil Corp., 3.85%, 6/1/25 | 1,790,000 |
| 1,779,818 |
|
Marathon Oil Corp., 5.20%, 6/1/45 | 850,000 |
| 858,651 |
|
Newfield Exploration Co., 5.75%, 1/30/22 | 2,380,000 |
| 2,552,550 |
|
Noble Energy, Inc., 4.15%, 12/15/21 | 2,080,000 |
| 2,192,602 |
|
Petroleos Mexicanos, 6.00%, 3/5/20 | 480,000 |
| 516,960 |
|
Petroleos Mexicanos, 3.50%, 7/23/20 | 5,000,000 |
| 5,117,500 |
|
Petroleos Mexicanos, 4.875%, 1/24/22 | 870,000 |
| 914,588 |
|
Petroleos Mexicanos, 3.50%, 1/30/23 | 130,000 |
| 128,375 |
|
Petroleos Mexicanos, 4.625%, 9/21/23 | 4,500,000 |
| 4,659,300 |
|
Petroleos Mexicanos, 4.875%, 1/18/24 | 2,500,000 |
| 2,598,750 |
|
Petroleos Mexicanos, 6.625%, 6/15/35 | 850,000 |
| 920,125 |
|
Petroleos Mexicanos, 6.50%, 6/2/41 | 320,000 |
| 335,360 |
|
Petroleos Mexicanos, 5.50%, 6/27/44 | 1,790,000 |
| 1,673,650 |
|
Petronas Capital Ltd., 5.25%, 8/12/19 | 3,200,000 |
| 3,379,786 |
|
Phillips 66, 4.30%, 4/1/22 | 1,981,000 |
| 2,129,316 |
|
Shell International Finance BV, 2.375%, 8/21/22 | 1,800,000 |
| 1,805,702 |
|
Shell International Finance BV, 3.25%, 5/11/25 | 1,890,000 |
| 1,936,681 |
|
Shell International Finance BV, 3.625%, 8/21/42 | 980,000 |
| 939,465 |
|
Shell International Finance BV, 4.55%, 8/12/43 | 830,000 |
| 902,794 |
|
Sinopec Group Overseas Development 2016 Ltd., 1.75%, 9/29/19 | 1,300,000 |
| 1,286,228 |
|
Statoil ASA, 2.45%, 1/17/23 | 1,550,000 |
| 1,547,792 |
|
Statoil ASA, 3.95%, 5/15/43 | 1,048,000 |
| 1,052,854 |
|
Suncor Energy, Inc., 6.50%, 6/15/38 | 670,000 |
| 873,288 |
|
Total Capital Canada Ltd., 2.75%, 7/15/23 | 870,000 |
| 878,916 |
|
| | 79,440,009 |
|
Paper and Forest Products — 0.1% | | |
Georgia-Pacific LLC, 5.40%, 11/1/20(1) | 2,510,000 |
| 2,752,799 |
|
International Paper Co., 4.40%, 8/15/47 | 2,000,000 |
| 2,030,163 |
|
| | 4,782,962 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Pharmaceuticals — 0.5% | | |
AbbVie, Inc., 4.70%, 5/14/45 | $ | 800,000 |
| $ | 875,050 |
|
Actavis, Inc., 3.25%, 10/1/22 | 2,210,000 |
| 2,269,533 |
|
Allergan Funding SCS, 3.85%, 6/15/24 | 3,887,000 |
| 4,059,514 |
|
Allergan Funding SCS, 4.55%, 3/15/35 | 1,450,000 |
| 1,550,968 |
|
Baxalta, Inc., 4.00%, 6/23/25 | 1,600,000 |
| 1,680,552 |
|
Forest Laboratories LLC, 4.875%, 2/15/21(1) | 898,000 |
| 964,878 |
|
Shire Acquisitions Investments Ireland DAC, 2.40%, 9/23/21 | 5,160,000 |
| 5,145,494 |
|
Zoetis, Inc., 3.00%, 9/12/27 | 930,000 |
| 917,381 |
|
| | 17,463,370 |
|
Road and Rail — 0.5% | | |
Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 3.60%, 9/1/20 | 1,484,000 |
| 1,545,122 |
|
Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 4.95%, 9/15/41 | 1,075,000 |
| 1,258,457 |
|
Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 4.45%, 3/15/43 | 1,390,000 |
| 1,528,308 |
|
Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 4.15%, 4/1/45 | 1,900,000 |
| 2,019,645 |
|
CSX Corp., 3.40%, 8/1/24 | 1,400,000 |
| 1,437,481 |
|
CSX Corp., 3.25%, 6/1/27 | 3,170,000 |
| 3,173,766 |
|
Norfolk Southern Corp., 5.75%, 4/1/18 | 900,000 |
| 918,196 |
|
Norfolk Southern Corp., 3.25%, 12/1/21 | 1,106,000 |
| 1,143,309 |
|
Union Pacific Corp., 4.00%, 2/1/21 | 1,100,000 |
| 1,163,680 |
|
Union Pacific Corp., 3.60%, 9/15/37 | 860,000 |
| 872,963 |
|
Union Pacific Corp., 4.75%, 9/15/41 | 1,190,000 |
| 1,336,819 |
|
Union Pacific Corp., 4.05%, 11/15/45 | 730,000 |
| 764,099 |
|
| | 17,161,845 |
|
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 0.4% | | |
Intel Corp., 3.15%, 5/11/27 | 2,240,000 |
| 2,275,920 |
|
Lam Research Corp., 2.80%, 6/15/21 | 2,950,000 |
| 2,992,525 |
|
NXP BV / NXP Funding LLC, 4.125%, 6/15/20(1) | 1,800,000 |
| 1,887,750 |
|
NXP BV / NXP Funding LLC, 3.875%, 9/1/22(1) | 1,950,000 |
| 2,037,750 |
|
QUALCOMM, Inc., 3.25%, 5/20/27 | 1,580,000 |
| 1,594,732 |
|
Sensata Technologies UK Financing Co. plc, 6.25%, 2/15/26(1) | 1,500,000 |
| 1,650,000 |
|
| | 12,438,677 |
|
Software — 0.8% | | |
Activision Blizzard, Inc., 2.30%, 9/15/21 | 1,780,000 |
| 1,771,173 |
|
Microsoft Corp., 2.70%, 2/12/25 | 5,000,000 |
| 5,051,621 |
|
Microsoft Corp., 3.125%, 11/3/25 | 1,220,000 |
| 1,258,643 |
|
Microsoft Corp., 3.45%, 8/8/36 | 2,200,000 |
| 2,219,306 |
|
Microsoft Corp., 4.25%, 2/6/47 | 4,000,000 |
| 4,430,953 |
|
Oracle Corp., 2.50%, 10/15/22 | 1,635,000 |
| 1,647,635 |
|
Oracle Corp., 3.625%, 7/15/23 | 1,990,000 |
| 2,117,078 |
|
Oracle Corp., 2.65%, 7/15/26 | 3,600,000 |
| 3,531,917 |
|
Oracle Corp., 4.30%, 7/8/34 | 960,000 |
| 1,055,045 |
|
Oracle Corp., 4.00%, 7/15/46 | 1,290,000 |
| 1,337,359 |
|
Quintiles IMS, Inc., 5.00%, 10/15/26(1) | 1,850,000 |
| 1,965,625 |
|
| | 26,386,355 |
|
Specialty Retail — 0.4% | | |
Ashtead Capital, Inc., 4.125%, 8/15/25(1) | 1,290,000 |
| 1,330,312 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Home Depot, Inc. (The), 3.75%, 2/15/24 | $ | 1,500,000 |
| $ | 1,593,311 |
|
Home Depot, Inc. (The), 3.00%, 4/1/26 | 1,640,000 |
| 1,646,873 |
|
Home Depot, Inc. (The), 5.95%, 4/1/41 | 2,360,000 |
| 3,114,714 |
|
Home Depot, Inc. (The), 3.90%, 6/15/47 | 1,120,000 |
| 1,143,394 |
|
Lowe's Cos., Inc., 3.10%, 5/3/27 | 1,700,000 |
| 1,691,738 |
|
Lowe's Cos., Inc., 4.05%, 5/3/47 | 780,000 |
| 802,939 |
|
United Rentals North America, Inc., 4.625%, 7/15/23 | 2,180,000 |
| 2,283,550 |
|
| | 13,606,831 |
|
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 0.7% | | |
Apple, Inc., 2.85%, 5/6/21 | 2,310,000 |
| 2,374,374 |
|
Apple, Inc., 3.00%, 2/9/24 | 880,000 |
| 902,196 |
|
Apple, Inc., 2.50%, 2/9/25 | 4,970,000 |
| 4,915,557 |
|
Apple, Inc., 2.90%, 9/12/27 | 4,010,000 |
| 3,979,883 |
|
Dell International LLC / EMC Corp., 6.02%, 6/15/26(1) | 7,060,000 |
| 7,850,805 |
|
Seagate HDD Cayman, 4.75%, 6/1/23 | 1,700,000 |
| 1,724,081 |
|
Seagate HDD Cayman, 4.75%, 1/1/25 | 370,000 |
| 360,299 |
|
| | 22,107,195 |
|
Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods† | | |
PVH Corp., 4.50%, 12/15/22 | 1,506,000 |
| 1,543,650 |
|
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.1% | | |
America Movil SAB de CV, 3.125%, 7/16/22 | 2,130,000 |
| 2,187,195 |
|
Sprint Communications, Inc., 9.00%, 11/15/18(1) | 675,000 |
| 725,625 |
|
| | 2,912,820 |
|
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $1,101,730,895) | | 1,127,963,055 |
|
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES — 27.6% | | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.50%, 2/15/39 | 36,230,000 |
| 40,896,028 |
|
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.125%, 11/15/41 | 28,500,000 |
| 30,142,647 |
|
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.00%, 5/15/42 | 10,000,000 |
| 10,340,820 |
|
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.875%, 5/15/43 | 23,100,000 |
| 23,275,506 |
|
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.125%, 8/15/44(4) | 24,410,000 |
| 25,740,154 |
|
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.00%, 11/15/44 | 13,200,000 |
| 13,596,258 |
|
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.50%, 2/15/45 | 57,870,000 |
| 53,954,733 |
|
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.00%, 5/15/45 | 6,400,000 |
| 6,587,250 |
|
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.00%, 11/15/45 | 3,400,000 |
| 3,497,484 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.75%, 10/31/17 | 35,000,000 |
| 34,992,125 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.00%, 2/15/18 | 98,400,000 |
| 98,337,893 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.00%, 3/15/18 | 74,050,000 |
| 73,983,747 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.75%, 4/15/18 | 20,000,000 |
| 19,947,945 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.625%, 4/30/18 | 8,355,000 |
| 8,421,084 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.00%, 5/31/18 | 12,280,000 |
| 12,259,134 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.375%, 6/30/18 | 13,210,000 |
| 13,218,772 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.375%, 7/31/18 | 27,050,000 |
| 27,060,566 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.25%, 11/15/18 | 21,250,000 |
| 21,215,137 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.50%, 11/30/19 | 7,000,000 |
| 6,999,180 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.375%, 3/31/20 | 10,900,000 |
| 10,849,119 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.50%, 5/15/20 | 57,550,000 |
| 57,430,854 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.625%, 6/30/20 | 9,150,000 |
| 9,157,148 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.50%, 8/15/20 | $ | 11,400,000 |
| $ | 11,365,043 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.375%, 9/30/20 | 57,350,000 |
| 56,920,995 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.375%, 10/31/20 | 3,200,000 |
| 3,173,312 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.00%, 11/30/20 | 15,000,000 |
| 15,151,172 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.125%, 1/31/21 | 8,000,000 |
| 8,110,781 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.25%, 4/30/21 | 28,810,000 |
| 29,316,426 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.00%, 10/31/21 | 41,050,000 |
| 41,338,633 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.875%, 1/31/22 | 50,000,000 |
| 50,014,648 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.875%, 4/30/22 | 23,000,000 |
| 22,974,395 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.375%, 6/30/23 | 15,750,000 |
| 15,183,369 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.25%, 7/31/23 | 4,000,000 |
| 3,825,312 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.00%, 11/15/26 | 32,970,000 |
| 32,120,636 |
|
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES (Cost $892,898,220) | | 891,398,306 |
|
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES(5) — 24.9% | |
Adjustable-Rate U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities(2) — 3.3% | |
FHLMC, VRN, 1.79%, 10/15/17 | 561,431 |
| 579,823 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 1.85%, 10/15/17 | 1,021,077 |
| 1,054,975 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 1.91%, 10/15/17 | 768,336 |
| 791,793 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 2.01%, 10/15/17 | 721,164 |
| 746,788 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 2.07%, 10/15/17 | 2,162,674 |
| 2,192,098 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 2.32%, 10/15/17 | 2,908,495 |
| 2,934,584 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 2.37%, 10/15/17 | 9,568,765 |
| 9,704,562 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 2.48%, 10/15/17 | 5,232,291 |
| 5,367,856 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 2.59%, 10/15/17 | 2,340,101 |
| 2,379,414 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 2.86%, 10/15/17 | 2,996,554 |
| 3,054,117 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 2.94%, 10/15/17 | 2,140,231 |
| 2,257,079 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 3.07%, 10/15/17 | 1,077,966 |
| 1,136,685 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 3.09%, 10/15/17 | 7,750,000 |
| 7,967,419 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 3.10%, 10/15/17 | 1,440,281 |
| 1,519,809 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 3.21%, 10/15/17 | 1,986,630 |
| 2,048,072 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 3.49%, 10/15/17 | 333,879 |
| 349,708 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 3.55%, 10/15/17 | 806,991 |
| 847,832 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 3.58%, 10/15/17 | 2,114,095 |
| 2,244,408 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 3.63%, 10/15/17 | 103,374 |
| 108,705 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 3.63%, 10/15/17 | 184,404 |
| 194,256 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 3.66%, 10/15/17 | 630,225 |
| 656,004 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 3.76%, 10/15/17 | 263,274 |
| 273,602 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 4.06%, 10/15/17 | 411,806 |
| 427,317 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 4.27%, 10/15/17 | 1,420,565 |
| 1,485,052 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 2.29%, 10/25/17 | 3,946,752 |
| 4,076,352 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 2.36%, 10/25/17 | 1,253,638 |
| 1,272,316 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 2.62%, 10/25/17 | 4,762,605 |
| 4,840,454 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 2.71%, 10/25/17 | 887,085 |
| 906,491 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 2.93%, 10/25/17 | 3,755,972 |
| 3,856,805 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 2.94%, 10/25/17 | 477,098 |
| 494,333 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 2.94%, 10/25/17 | 3,805,823 |
| 3,945,110 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 2.94%, 10/25/17 | 2,090,312 |
| 2,168,502 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
FNMA, VRN, 2.94%, 10/25/17 | $ | 1,140,278 |
| $ | 1,182,813 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 2.96%, 10/25/17 | 3,537,903 |
| 3,664,370 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 2.97%, 10/25/17 | 4,619,209 |
| 4,727,442 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 3.09%, 10/25/17 | 1,789,517 |
| 1,880,390 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 3.11%, 10/25/17 | 247,573 |
| 258,386 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 3.18%, 10/25/17 | 5,420,510 |
| 5,561,661 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 3.20%, 10/25/17 | 6,704,817 |
| 6,865,335 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 3.21%, 10/25/17 | 2,889,109 |
| 2,958,918 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 3.26%, 10/25/17 | 6,877,747 |
| 7,123,629 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 3.32%, 10/25/17 | 143,556 |
| 149,872 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 3.33%, 10/25/17 | 243,499 |
| 252,547 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 3.53%, 10/25/17 | 426,132 |
| 444,044 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 3.93%, 10/25/17 | 730,370 |
| 757,255 |
|
| | 107,708,983 |
|
Fixed-Rate U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities — 21.6% | |
FHLMC, 5.00%, 4/1/19 | 161,974 |
| 166,148 |
|
FHLMC, 7.00%, 9/1/27 | 264 |
| 297 |
|
FHLMC, 6.50%, 1/1/28 | 414 |
| 461 |
|
FHLMC, 7.00%, 2/1/28 | 65 |
| 72 |
|
FHLMC, 6.50%, 3/1/29 | 2,494 |
| 2,795 |
|
FHLMC, 6.50%, 6/1/29 | 2,552 |
| 2,831 |
|
FHLMC, 7.00%, 8/1/29 | 255 |
| 277 |
|
FHLMC, 6.50%, 5/1/31 | 1,596 |
| 1,770 |
|
FHLMC, 6.50%, 6/1/31 | 77 |
| 85 |
|
FHLMC, 6.50%, 6/1/31 | 187 |
| 208 |
|
FHLMC, 5.50%, 12/1/33 | 29,656 |
| 33,450 |
|
FHLMC, 6.00%, 2/1/38 | 244,652 |
| 278,179 |
|
FHLMC, 5.50%, 4/1/38 | 131,402 |
| 146,448 |
|
FHLMC, 6.00%, 5/1/38 | 232,828 |
| 266,268 |
|
FHLMC, 6.00%, 8/1/38 | 37,231 |
| 42,159 |
|
FHLMC, 5.50%, 9/1/38 | 927,815 |
| 1,039,812 |
|
FHLMC, 3.00%, 2/1/43 | 12,521,694 |
| 12,639,273 |
|
FHLMC, 6.50%, 7/1/47 | 3,857 |
| 4,135 |
|
FNMA, 3.00%, 10/12/17(6) | 83,800,000 |
| 84,035,690 |
|
FNMA, 3.50%, 10/12/17(6) | 113,170,000 |
| 116,631,409 |
|
FNMA, 4.00%, 10/12/17(6) | 70,985,000 |
| 74,717,259 |
|
FNMA, 4.50%, 10/12/17(6) | 66,750,000 |
| 71,633,700 |
|
FNMA, 6.50%, 1/1/26 | 1,675 |
| 1,857 |
|
FNMA, 7.00%, 12/1/27 | 359 |
| 391 |
|
FNMA, 7.50%, 4/1/28 | 2,170 |
| 2,394 |
|
FNMA, 7.00%, 5/1/28 | 2,064 |
| 2,136 |
|
FNMA, 7.00%, 6/1/28 | 35 |
| 36 |
|
FNMA, 6.50%, 1/1/29 | 381 |
| 434 |
|
FNMA, 6.50%, 4/1/29 | 1,397 |
| 1,549 |
|
FNMA, 7.00%, 7/1/29 | 275 |
| 280 |
|
FNMA, 7.50%, 7/1/29 | 3,528 |
| 3,916 |
|
FNMA, 7.50%, 9/1/30 | 873 |
| 1,040 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
FNMA, 5.00%, 7/1/31 | $ | 2,642,316 |
| $ | 2,886,401 |
|
FNMA, 7.00%, 9/1/31 | 5,611 |
| 6,148 |
|
FNMA, 6.50%, 1/1/32 | 1,003 |
| 1,112 |
|
FNMA, 6.50%, 8/1/32 | 5,876 |
| 6,683 |
|
FNMA, 5.50%, 6/1/33 | 16,586 |
| 18,575 |
|
FNMA, 5.50%, 7/1/33 | 101,367 |
| 113,480 |
|
FNMA, 5.50%, 8/1/33 | 36,779 |
| 41,230 |
|
FNMA, 5.50%, 9/1/33 | 50,236 |
| 56,569 |
|
FNMA, 5.00%, 11/1/33 | 217,363 |
| 239,607 |
|
FNMA, 6.00%, 12/1/33 | 814,689 |
| 928,880 |
|
FNMA, 5.50%, 1/1/34 | 52,990 |
| 59,403 |
|
FNMA, 5.50%, 12/1/34 | 56,315 |
| 62,522 |
|
FNMA, 4.50%, 1/1/35 | 213,130 |
| 229,833 |
|
FNMA, 5.00%, 8/1/35 | 92,576 |
| 101,984 |
|
FNMA, 5.00%, 2/1/36 | 681,219 |
| 751,033 |
|
FNMA, 5.50%, 7/1/36 | 29,545 |
| 32,866 |
|
FNMA, 5.50%, 2/1/37 | 17,647 |
| 19,737 |
|
FNMA, 6.00%, 4/1/37 | 178,970 |
| 204,033 |
|
FNMA, 6.00%, 7/1/37 | 441,102 |
| 500,826 |
|
FNMA, 6.00%, 8/1/37 | 262,884 |
| 297,723 |
|
FNMA, 6.50%, 8/1/37 | 61,154 |
| 68,411 |
|
FNMA, 6.00%, 9/1/37 | 296,422 |
| 337,124 |
|
FNMA, 6.00%, 11/1/37 | 110,008 |
| 124,833 |
|
FNMA, 5.50%, 2/1/38 | 561,991 |
| 627,093 |
|
FNMA, 5.50%, 2/1/38 | 116,372 |
| 129,591 |
|
FNMA, 5.50%, 6/1/38 | 266,866 |
| 295,727 |
|
FNMA, 5.00%, 1/1/39 | 180,097 |
| 199,558 |
|
FNMA, 4.50%, 2/1/39 | 558,256 |
| 600,883 |
|
FNMA, 5.50%, 3/1/39 | 653,310 |
| 727,786 |
|
FNMA, 4.50%, 4/1/39 | 404,903 |
| 442,057 |
|
FNMA, 4.50%, 5/1/39 | 1,035,068 |
| 1,130,012 |
|
FNMA, 6.50%, 5/1/39 | 155,908 |
| 183,147 |
|
FNMA, 4.50%, 6/1/39 | 550,458 |
| 599,286 |
|
FNMA, 5.00%, 8/1/39 | 574,880 |
| 637,801 |
|
FNMA, 4.50%, 9/1/39 | 1,878,357 |
| 2,050,914 |
|
FNMA, 4.50%, 10/1/39 | 1,723,236 |
| 1,881,405 |
|
FNMA, 5.00%, 4/1/40 | 3,062,772 |
| 3,346,660 |
|
FNMA, 5.00%, 4/1/40 | 1,638,363 |
| 1,790,806 |
|
FNMA, 5.00%, 6/1/40 | 2,667,028 |
| 2,914,867 |
|
FNMA, 4.00%, 10/1/40 | 1,845,514 |
| 1,976,217 |
|
FNMA, 4.50%, 11/1/40 | 1,475,913 |
| 1,607,048 |
|
FNMA, 4.00%, 8/1/41 | 3,343,581 |
| 3,567,418 |
|
FNMA, 4.50%, 9/1/41 | 1,507,283 |
| 1,629,285 |
|
FNMA, 3.50%, 10/1/41 | 2,527,040 |
| 2,616,852 |
|
FNMA, 3.50%, 12/1/41 | 9,352,555 |
| 9,684,928 |
|
FNMA, 4.00%, 12/1/41 | 4,684,104 |
| 4,961,134 |
|
FNMA, 5.00%, 1/1/42 | 5,531,445 |
| 6,042,578 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
FNMA, 3.50%, 2/1/42 | $ | 4,734,453 |
| $ | 4,902,555 |
|
FNMA, 3.50%, 5/1/42 | 1,969,610 |
| 2,040,949 |
|
FNMA, 3.50%, 6/1/42 | 2,074,952 |
| 2,152,123 |
|
FNMA, 3.50%, 8/1/42 | 9,462,625 |
| 9,795,641 |
|
FNMA, 3.50%, 9/1/42 | 3,634,618 |
| 3,765,192 |
|
FNMA, 3.50%, 12/1/42 | 7,695,866 |
| 7,964,333 |
|
FNMA, 3.50%, 8/1/43 | 4,354,939 |
| 4,492,553 |
|
FNMA, 3.50%, 5/1/45 | 9,051,451 |
| 9,364,872 |
|
FNMA, 3.50%, 11/1/45 | 9,723,373 |
| 10,030,374 |
|
FNMA, 3.50%, 11/1/45 | 9,773,929 |
| 10,082,527 |
|
FNMA, 4.00%, 11/1/45 | 11,606,211 |
| 12,225,938 |
|
FNMA, 3.50%, 2/1/46 | 10,723,673 |
| 11,095,974 |
|
FNMA, 4.00%, 2/1/46 | 9,564,777 |
| 10,074,388 |
|
FNMA, 3.50%, 3/1/46 | 10,429,416 |
| 10,758,709 |
|
FNMA, 4.00%, 4/1/46 | 25,375,386 |
| 26,734,837 |
|
FNMA, 3.50%, 5/1/46 | 11,735,711 |
| 12,106,249 |
|
FNMA, 6.50%, 8/1/47 | 7,479 |
| 8,065 |
|
FNMA, 6.50%, 9/1/47 | 8,788 |
| 9,438 |
|
FNMA, 6.50%, 9/1/47 | 643 |
| 693 |
|
FNMA, 6.50%, 9/1/47 | 12,697 |
| 13,657 |
|
FNMA, 6.50%, 9/1/47 | 3,387 |
| 3,635 |
|
GNMA, 2.50%, 10/23/17(6) | 5,000,000 |
| 4,900,117 |
|
GNMA, 3.00%, 10/23/17(6) | 22,800,000 |
| 23,111,720 |
|
GNMA, 3.50%, 10/23/17(6) | 17,650,000 |
| 18,344,969 |
|
GNMA, 4.00%, 10/23/17(6) | 26,240,000 |
| 27,630,925 |
|
GNMA, 7.00%, 11/15/22 | 776 |
| 818 |
|
GNMA, 7.00%, 4/20/26 | 275 |
| 315 |
|
GNMA, 7.50%, 8/15/26 | 540 |
| 616 |
|
GNMA, 8.00%, 8/15/26 | 261 |
| 290 |
|
GNMA, 7.50%, 5/15/27 | 452 |
| 478 |
|
GNMA, 8.00%, 6/15/27 | 1,150 |
| 1,181 |
|
GNMA, 7.50%, 11/15/27 | 184 |
| 188 |
|
GNMA, 7.00%, 2/15/28 | 317 |
| 318 |
|
GNMA, 7.50%, 2/15/28 | 270 |
| 273 |
|
GNMA, 6.50%, 3/15/28 | 1,134 |
| 1,252 |
|
GNMA, 7.00%, 4/15/28 | 183 |
| 183 |
|
GNMA, 6.50%, 5/15/28 | 3,081 |
| 3,402 |
|
GNMA, 7.00%, 12/15/28 | 334 |
| 335 |
|
GNMA, 7.00%, 5/15/31 | 2,715 |
| 3,168 |
|
GNMA, 6.00%, 7/15/33 | 745,711 |
| 859,954 |
|
GNMA, 4.50%, 8/15/33 | 807,829 |
| 871,941 |
|
GNMA, 5.00%, 3/20/36 | 90,076 |
| 98,492 |
|
GNMA, 5.00%, 4/20/36 | 184,528 |
| 201,769 |
|
GNMA, 5.00%, 5/20/36 | 323,732 |
| 353,981 |
|
GNMA, 5.50%, 1/15/39 | 909,528 |
| 1,048,396 |
|
GNMA, 6.00%, 1/20/39 | 39,823 |
| 45,173 |
|
GNMA, 6.00%, 2/20/39 | 238,430 |
| 270,486 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
GNMA, 4.50%, 6/15/39 | $ | 2,241,529 |
| $ | 2,443,127 |
|
GNMA, 5.50%, 9/15/39 | 103,483 |
| 116,815 |
|
GNMA, 5.00%, 10/15/39 | 1,135,289 |
| 1,260,734 |
|
GNMA, 4.50%, 1/15/40 | 1,079,827 |
| 1,159,609 |
|
GNMA, 4.00%, 11/20/40 | 3,070,978 |
| 3,251,601 |
|
GNMA, 4.00%, 12/15/40 | 1,006,848 |
| 1,067,479 |
|
GNMA, 4.50%, 6/15/41 | 817,353 |
| 894,436 |
|
GNMA, 4.50%, 7/20/41 | 1,295,364 |
| 1,393,260 |
|
GNMA, 3.50%, 4/20/42 | 6,447,341 |
| 6,740,123 |
|
GNMA, 3.50%, 6/20/42 | 14,099,813 |
| 14,753,059 |
|
GNMA, 3.50%, 7/20/42 | 2,587,578 |
| 2,705,087 |
|
GNMA, 3.50%, 4/20/43 | 3,907,982 |
| 4,085,470 |
|
GNMA, 2.50%, 7/20/46 | 12,498,470 |
| 12,262,939 |
|
| | 695,896,006 |
|
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $807,214,984) | 803,604,989 |
|
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS(5) — 8.2% | | |
Private Sponsor Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 4.7% | | |
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-4, Class 4A1, VRN, 3.33%, 10/2/17(2) | 1,981,693 |
| 1,997,666 |
|
Agate Bay Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2014-3, Class A2, VRN, 3.50%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | 2,242,896 |
| 2,256,651 |
|
Agate Bay Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2016-1, Class A3, VRN, 3.50%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | 3,380,643 |
| 3,440,046 |
|
Agate Bay Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2016-2, Class A3, VRN, 3.50%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | 2,772,602 |
| 2,832,237 |
|
Agate Bay Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2016-3, Class A3, VRN, 3.50%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | 8,567,028 |
| 8,769,367 |
|
Agate Bay Mortgage Trust, Series 2014-2, Class A14, VRN, 3.75%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | 2,333,807 |
| 2,405,644 |
|
Banc of America Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-E, Class 2A6 SEQ, VRN, 3.84%, 10/2/17(2) | 2,127,223 |
| 2,123,117 |
|
Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-12, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.46%, 10/2/17(2) | 420,106 |
| 421,252 |
|
Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-8, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.60%, 10/2/17(2) | 1,288,432 |
| 1,259,272 |
|
Citicorp Mortgage Securities, Inc., Series 2007-8, Class 1A3, 6.00%, 9/25/37 | 164,514 |
| 170,630 |
|
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2004-UST1, Class A4, VRN, 3.31%, 10/2/17(2) | 1,130,477 |
| 1,102,159 |
|
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2004-UST1, Class A5, VRN, 3.01%, 10/2/17(2) | 3,987,577 |
| 3,953,764 |
|
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2005-4, Class A, VRN, 3.55%, 10/2/17(2) | 264,496 |
| 262,889 |
|
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2005-6, Class A2, VRN, 3.18%, 4/1/18, resets annually off the 1-year H15T1Y plus 2.15% | 2,482,148 |
| 2,509,869 |
|
Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Series 2004-5, Class 2A4, 5.50%, 5/25/34 | 128,258 |
| 130,152 |
|
Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Series 2005-17, Class 1A11, 5.50%, 9/25/35 | 10,980 |
| 10,690 |
|
Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2004-AR6, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.50%, 10/2/17(2) | 634,888 |
| 639,873 |
|
Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-HL1, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 3.50%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | 4,880,660 |
| 5,002,029 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
First Horizon Alternative Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2004-AA4, Class A1, VRN, 3.30%, 10/2/17(2) | $ | 2,285,317 |
| $ | 2,287,597 |
|
First Horizon Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Series 2005-AR3, Class 4A1, VRN, 3.34%, 10/2/17(2) | 542,953 |
| 537,973 |
|
Flagstar Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-1, Class 1A5 SEQ, VRN, 3.50%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | 4,571,943 |
| 4,695,999 |
|
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-7, Class 3A1, VRN, 3.21%, 10/2/17(2) | 847,500 |
| 840,373 |
|
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-AR5, Class 3A3, VRN, 3.56%, 10/2/17(2) | 1,810,967 |
| 1,828,984 |
|
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-AR1, Class 3A1, VRN, 3.37%, 10/2/17(2) | 1,894,750 |
| 1,909,069 |
|
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-AR6, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.20%, 10/2/17(2) | 2,236,991 |
| 2,286,405 |
|
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-AR6, Class 3A1, VRN, 3.25%, 10/2/17(2) | 3,209,910 |
| 3,234,221 |
|
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-AR6, Class 4A5, VRN, 3.52%, 10/2/17(2) | 2,245,310 |
| 2,272,303 |
|
JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-A4, Class 1A1, VRN, 3.46%, 10/2/17(2) | 246,346 |
| 247,223 |
|
JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-A6, Class 7A1, VRN, 3.60%, 10/2/17(2) | 358,005 |
| 348,286 |
|
JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-A3, Class 7A1, VRN, 3.58%, 10/2/17(2) | 426,084 |
| 432,120 |
|
JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2013-1, Class 2A2 SEQ, VRN, 2.50%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | 921,603 |
| 923,079 |
|
JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-4, Class A3, VRN, 3.50%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | 1,264,385 |
| 1,293,359 |
|
JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-1, Class A2, VRN, 3.50%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | 4,766,633 |
| 4,872,510 |
|
MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust, Series 2004-13, Class 3A7, VRN, 3.44%, 10/2/17(2) | 1,844,213 |
| 1,896,433 |
|
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Series 2005-3, Class 2A, VRN, 3.20%, 10/25/17(2) | 2,865,960 |
| 2,838,944 |
|
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Series 2005-A2, Class A2, VRN, 2.97%, 10/2/17(2) | 1,535,365 |
| 1,573,258 |
|
Mill City Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2017-2, Class A1, VRN, 2.75%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | 5,869,191 |
| 5,914,441 |
|
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2017-2A, Class A3, VRN, 4.00%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | 4,382,920 |
| 4,610,768 |
|
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2017-5A, Class A1, VRN, 2.74%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.50%(1) | 7,669,319 |
| 7,919,592 |
|
PHHMC Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-6, Class A1, VRN, 5.88%, 10/2/17(2) | 73,035 |
| 74,955 |
|
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2012-1, Class 1A1, VRN, 2.87%, 10/2/17(2) | 118,335 |
| 119,293 |
|
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2013-12, Class A1 SEQ, 4.00%, 12/25/43(1) | 2,633,362 |
| 2,757,635 |
|
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-1, Class A1, VRN, 3.50%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | 5,756,206 |
| 5,884,064 |
|
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-4, Class A4 SEQ, VRN, 3.50%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | 5,623,814 |
| 5,782,342 |
|
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-5, Class A4 SEQ, VRN, 3.50%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | 4,879,052 |
| 5,011,440 |
|
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-CH1, Class A1, VRN, 4.00%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | 6,000,000 |
| 6,160,243 |
|
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| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Sofi Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-1A, Class 1A4 SEQ, VRN, 3.00%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | $ | 2,983,667 |
| $ | 2,933,754 |
|
Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-6, Class 3A2, VRN, 3.36%, 10/2/17(2) | 652,852 |
| 682,555 |
|
Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-8, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.33%, 10/2/17(2) | 921,893 |
| 926,792 |
|
Thornburg Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2004-3, Class A, VRN, 1.98%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.74% | 3,298,214 |
| 3,150,991 |
|
Towd Point Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-1, Class A1, VRN, 3.50%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | 3,619,994 |
| 3,707,376 |
|
WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-S11, Class 3A5, 5.95%, 11/25/33 | 135,114 |
| 142,280 |
|
WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-AR3, Class A1, VRN, 3.06%, 10/2/17(2) | 3,726,779 |
| 3,675,614 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2004-A, Class A1, VRN, 3.18%, 10/2/17(2) | 109,147 |
| 111,087 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2004-H, Class A1, VRN, 3.35%, 10/2/17(2) | 697,529 |
| 710,156 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2004-S, Class A1, VRN, 3.40%, 10/2/17(2) | 1,791,790 |
| 1,833,699 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2004-Z, Class 2A2, VRN, 3.01%, 10/2/17(2) | 1,787,175 |
| 1,824,413 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-17, Class 1A1, 5.50%, 1/25/36 | 260,457 |
| 257,616 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-9, Class 1A11, 5.50%, 10/25/35 | 668,264 |
| 671,030 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-9, Class 2A6, 5.25%, 10/25/35 | 1,986,364 |
| 2,044,922 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-AR10, Class 1A1, VRN, 3.33%, 10/2/17(2) | 1,036,259 |
| 1,090,691 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-AR10, Class 2A17, VRN, 3.30%, 10/2/17(2) | 1,600,962 |
| 1,645,636 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-AR12, Class 2A6, VRN, 3.26%, 10/2/17(2) | 1,334,486 |
| 1,350,822 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-AR13, Class A1, VRN, 1.54%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.30% | 1,931,189 |
| 1,842,354 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-AR16, Class 3A2, VRN, 3.36%, 10/2/17(2) | 1,472,655 |
| 1,491,413 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-AR7, Class 1A1, VRN, 3.34%, 10/2/17(2) | 1,281,255 |
| 1,291,413 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-10, Class A4 SEQ, 6.00%, 8/25/36 | 554,588 |
| 555,198 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-13, Class A5, 6.00%, 10/25/36 | 1,028,296 |
| 1,021,595 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-9, Class 1A9 SEQ, 6.00%, 8/25/36 | 324,896 |
| 324,685 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-13, Class A1, 6.00%, 9/25/37 | 263,444 |
| 266,023 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-14, Class 2A2, 5.50%, 10/25/22 | 292,825 |
| 300,473 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-16, Class 1A1, 6.00%, 12/28/37 | 231,922 |
| 242,947 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-AR10, Class 1A1, VRN, 6.00%, 10/2/17(2) | 248,568 |
| 239,857 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2008-1, Class 4A1, 5.75%, 2/25/38 | 745,014 |
| 786,567 |
|
| | 152,962,175 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
U.S. Government Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 3.5% | |
FHLMC, Series 2016-DNA3, Class M2, VRN, 3.24%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 2.00% | $ | 4,500,000 |
| $ | 4,595,938 |
|
FHLMC, Series 2016-DNA4, Class M2, VRN, 2.54%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.30% | 3,210,000 |
| 3,251,090 |
|
FHLMC, Series 2016-HQA3, Class M2, VRN, 2.59%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.35% | 6,535,217 |
| 6,618,575 |
|
FHLMC, Series 2017-DNA2, Class M1, VRN, 2.44%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.20% | 9,661,093 |
| 9,774,057 |
|
FHLMC, Series 2017-HQA2, Class M1, VRN, 2.04%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.80% | 7,779,648 |
| 7,798,319 |
|
FHLMC, Series 3397, Class GF, VRN, 1.73%, 10/16/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.50% | 1,935,784 |
| 1,947,520 |
|
FHLMC, Series KF29, Class A, VRN, 1.59%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.36% | 17,008,807 |
| 17,038,634 |
|
FHLMC, Series KF31, Class A, VRN, 1.60%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.37% | 17,700,000 |
| 17,731,672 |
|
FHLMC, Series KF32, Class A, VRN, 1.60%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.37% | 16,124,105 |
| 16,165,708 |
|
FNMA, Series 1989-35, Class G SEQ, 9.50%, 7/25/19 | 87 |
| 91 |
|
FNMA, Series 2006-43, Class FM, VRN, 1.54%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.30% | 233,425 |
| 233,198 |
|
FNMA, Series 2007-36, Class FB, VRN, 1.64%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.40% | 205,002 |
| 205,687 |
|
FNMA, Series 2014-C02, Class 1M2, VRN, 3.84%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 2.60% | 2,936,000 |
| 3,061,706 |
|
FNMA, Series 2014-C02, Class 2M2, VRN, 3.84%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 2.60% | 3,500,000 |
| 3,625,760 |
|
FNMA, Series 2016-C04, Class 1M1, VRN, 2.69%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.45% | 4,200,536 |
| 4,240,363 |
|
FNMA, Series 2016-C05, Class 2M1, VRN, 2.59%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.35% | 3,754,279 |
| 3,774,942 |
|
FNMA, Series 2017-C01, Class 1M1, VRN, 2.54%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.30% | 5,509,793 |
| 5,563,273 |
|
FNMA, Series 2017-C03, Class 1M1, VRN, 2.19%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.95% | 5,414,548 |
| 5,441,873 |
|
| | 111,068,406 |
|
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS (Cost $262,690,886) | | 264,030,581 |
|
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES(5) — 5.7% | | |
Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC, Series 2012-3A, Class A SEQ, 2.10%, 3/20/19(1) | 8,188,000 |
| 8,196,606 |
|
Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC, Series 2014-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.46%, 7/20/20(1) | 12,000,000 |
| 12,041,552 |
|
BRE Grand Islander Timeshare Issuer LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.94%, 5/25/29(1) | 5,090,023 |
| 5,103,204 |
|
Citibank Credit Card Issuance Trust, Series 2017-A5, Class A5, VRN, 1.86%, 10/23/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.62% | 11,150,000 |
| 11,280,285 |
|
Colony American Homes, Series 2014-2A, Class A, VRN, 2.19%, 10/17/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.95%(1) | 5,322,091 |
| 5,333,569 |
|
Colony Starwood Homes, Series 2016-2A, Class A, VRN, 2.48%, 10/17/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.25%(1) | 11,673,237 |
| 11,780,059 |
|
Enterprise Fleet Financing LLC, Series 2015-2, Class A2 SEQ, 1.59%, 2/22/21(1) | 2,544,663 |
| 2,544,076 |
|
Enterprise Fleet Financing LLC, Series 2016-1, Class A2 SEQ, 1.83%, 9/20/21(1) | 3,612,587 |
| 3,615,800 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Enterprise Fleet Financing LLC, Series 2017-1, Class A2 SEQ, 2.13%, 7/20/22(1) | $ | 5,950,000 |
| $ | 5,967,506 |
|
Enterprise Fleet Financing LLC, Series 2017-2, Class A2 SEQ, 1.97%, 1/20/23(1) | 11,925,000 |
| 11,928,581 |
|
Hertz Fleet Lease Funding LP, Series 2014-1, Class A, VRN, 1.64%, 10/10/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.40%(1) | 57,238 |
| 57,237 |
|
Hertz Fleet Lease Funding LP, Series 2016-1, Class A1, VRN, 2.34%, 10/10/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.10%(1) | 4,799,868 |
| 4,815,983 |
|
Hertz Vehicle Financing LLC, Series 2013-1A, Class A2 SEQ, 1.83%, 8/25/19(1) | 6,450,000 |
| 6,427,584 |
|
Hertz Vehicle Financing LLC, Series 2016-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.32%, 3/25/20(1) | 6,700,000 |
| 6,694,275 |
|
Hilton Grand Vacations Trust, Series 2013-A, Class A SEQ, 2.28%, 1/25/26(1) | 680,436 |
| 678,106 |
|
Hilton Grand Vacations Trust, Series 2014-AA, Class A SEQ, 1.77%, 11/25/26(1) | 2,499,638 |
| 2,471,791 |
|
Hilton Grand Vacations Trust, Series 2017-AA, Class A SEQ, 2.66%, 12/26/28(1) | 4,503,511 |
| 4,510,100 |
|
Honda Auto Receivables Owner Trust, Series 2017-1, Class A2 SEQ, 1.42%, 7/22/19 | 7,049,785 |
| 7,047,563 |
|
Hyundai Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2017-A, Class A2A SEQ, 1.48%, 2/18/20 | 12,000,000 |
| 12,009,763 |
|
Invitation Homes Trust, Series 2014-SFR3, Class A, VRN, 2.43%, 10/17/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.20%(1) | 2,222,791 |
| 2,225,255 |
|
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2014-1A, Class A, 2.25%, 9/22/31(1) | 2,214,115 |
| 2,197,939 |
|
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2015-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.52%, 12/20/32(1) | 2,321,225 |
| 2,315,358 |
|
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2016-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.25%, 12/20/33(1) | 4,565,994 |
| 4,500,319 |
|
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2017-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.42%, 12/20/34(1) | 9,663,389 |
| 9,652,983 |
|
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2016-SFR2, Class A, VRN, 2.63%, 10/17/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.40%(1) | 4,875,000 |
| 4,950,008 |
|
Sierra Receivables Funding Co. LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.91%, 3/20/34(1) | 3,411,120 |
| 3,433,740 |
|
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2013-2A, Class A SEQ, VRN, 2.28%, 10/20/17(1)(2) | 1,486,112 |
| 1,486,710 |
|
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2014-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.07%, 3/20/30(1) | 2,599,837 |
| 2,596,572 |
|
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2015-1A, Class A, 2.40%, 3/22/32(1) | 1,578,828 |
| 1,578,475 |
|
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2016-1A, Class A SEQ, 3.08%, 3/21/33(1) | 4,077,918 |
| 4,114,343 |
|
Towd Point Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-2, Class A1, VRN, 2.75%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | 4,633,513 |
| 4,663,567 |
|
VSE VOI Mortgage LLC, Series 2016-A, Class A SEQ, 2.54%, 7/20/33(1) | 7,087,288 |
| 7,051,435 |
|
VSE VOI Mortgage LLC, Series 2017-A, Class A SEQ, 2.33%, 3/20/35(1) | 10,625,000 |
| 10,575,065 |
|
TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $183,573,866) | | 183,845,409 |
|
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES(5) — 4.4% | | |
Bank of America Merrill Lynch Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2014-ICTS, Class A, VRN, 2.03%, 10/16/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.80%(1) | 6,150,000 |
| 6,157,813 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Bank of America Merrill Lynch Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2015-200P, Class B, 3.49%, 4/14/33(1) | $ | 5,750,000 |
| $ | 5,865,846 |
|
BB-UBS Trust, Series 2012-SHOW, Class A SEQ, 3.43%, 11/5/36(1) | 7,000,000 |
| 7,176,680 |
|
Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2014-CR15, Class AM SEQ, VRN, 4.43%, 10/2/17(2) | 5,000,000 |
| 5,358,158 |
|
Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2014-LC17, Class AM, VRN, 4.19%, 10/2/17(2) | 5,500,000 |
| 5,825,924 |
|
Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2014-UBS5, Class AM, VRN, 4.19%, 10/2/17(2) | 7,625,000 |
| 8,045,545 |
|
Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2015-CR22, Class AM, VRN, 3.60%, 10/2/17(2) | 9,000,000 |
| 9,141,658 |
|
Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2016-CR28, Class B, VRN, 4.80%, 10/2/17(2) | 5,000,000 |
| 5,296,629 |
|
Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2015-LC21, Class AM, VRN, 4.04%, 10/2/17(2) | 5,000,000 |
| 5,231,572 |
|
Core Industrial Trust, Series 2015-CALW, Class C, 3.56%, 2/10/34(1) | 4,000,000 |
| 4,091,875 |
|
Core Industrial Trust, Series 2015-WEST, Class A SEQ, 3.29%, 2/10/37(1) | 7,525,000 |
| 7,667,703 |
|
DBCG Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-BBG, Class A, VRN, 1.93%, 10/16/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.70%(1) | 11,700,000 |
| 11,733,357 |
|
GS Mortgage Securities Corp. II, Series 2016-GS2, Class B, VRN, 3.76%, 10/2/17(2) | 7,500,000 |
| 7,696,119 |
|
Irvine Core Office Trust, Series 2013-IRV, Class A2 SEQ, VRN, 3.28%, 10/10/17(1)(2) | 5,000,000 |
| 5,124,357 |
|
JPMBB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2014-C21, Class B, VRN, 4.34%, 10/2/17(2) | 6,250,000 |
| 6,423,586 |
|
JPMDB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2017-C5, Class A4, 3.41%, 3/15/50 | 8,390,000 |
| 8,637,536 |
|
JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2013-C16, Class AS, 4.52%, 12/15/46 | 2,500,000 |
| 2,689,658 |
|
JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2014-CBM, Class A, VRN, 2.13%, 10/16/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.90%(1) | 6,800,000 |
| 6,805,519 |
|
JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2016-JP2, Class A4, 2.82%, 8/15/49 | 5,300,000 |
| 5,215,067 |
|
JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2016-JP3, Class AS, 3.14%, 8/15/49 | 6,300,000 |
| 6,186,843 |
|
Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, Series 2014-CPT, Class C, VRN, 3.56%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | 6,000,000 |
| 6,116,968 |
|
UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-C1, Class A3, 3.20%, 6/15/50 | 6,200,000 |
| 6,254,551 |
|
TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $141,509,836) | | 142,742,964 |
|
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY SECURITIES — 1.6% | | |
FNMA, 2.125%, 4/24/26 | 2,270,000 |
| 2,217,849 |
|
FNMA, 6.625%, 11/15/30 | 33,960,000 |
| 48,098,635 |
|
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY SECURITIES (Cost $48,282,585) | | 50,316,484 |
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MUNICIPAL SECURITIES — 1.2% | | |
Bay Area Toll Authority Rev., 6.92%, 4/1/40 | 1,480,000 |
| 2,106,040 |
|
City Public Service Board of San Antonio Rev., 5.99%, 2/1/39 | 280,000 |
| 374,685 |
|
Dallas Area Rapid Transit Rev., 6.00%, 12/1/44 | 1,000,000 |
| 1,335,810 |
|
Los Angeles Community College District GO, 6.75%, 8/1/49 | 1,330,000 |
| 2,027,864 |
|
Los Angeles Department of Airports Rev., 6.58%, 5/15/39 | 1,075,000 |
| 1,396,479 |
|
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Rev., 6.69%, 11/15/40 | 1,665,000 |
| 2,305,043 |
|
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| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Rev., 6.81%, 11/15/40 | $ | 470,000 |
| $ | 660,726 |
|
Missouri Highway & Transportation Commission Rev., 5.45%, 5/1/33 | 555,000 |
| 662,054 |
|
New Jersey Turnpike Authority Rev., 7.41%, 1/1/40 | 975,000 |
| 1,472,308 |
|
New Jersey Turnpike Authority Rev., 7.10%, 1/1/41 | 730,000 |
| 1,068,764 |
|
New York City GO, 6.27%, 12/1/37 | 335,000 |
| 454,702 |
|
New York City Water & Sewer System Rev., 5.95%, 6/15/42 | 925,000 |
| 1,261,756 |
|
Ohio Water Development Authority Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Rev., 4.88%, 12/1/34 | 595,000 |
| 690,456 |
|
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Rev., 5.56%, 12/1/49 | 420,000 |
| 546,189 |
|
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Rev., 4.93%, 10/1/51 | 400,000 |
| 481,476 |
|
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Rev., 4.46%, 10/1/62 | 1,000,000 |
| 1,120,050 |
|
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey Rev., 5.67%, 5/1/40 | 1,175,000 |
| 1,414,876 |
|
Sacramento Municipal Utility District Electric Rev., 6.16%, 5/15/36 | 375,000 |
| 479,775 |
|
Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement & Power District Rev., 4.84%, 1/1/41 | 2,105,000 |
| 2,514,380 |
|
San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Rev., 5.59%, 7/1/43 | 750,000 |
| 830,048 |
|
San Diego County Water Authority Financing Corp. Rev., 6.14%, 5/1/49 | 460,000 |
| 638,181 |
|
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Water Rev., 6.00%, 11/1/40 | 1,100,000 |
| 1,404,513 |
|
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Water Rev., 6.95%, 11/1/50 | 1,015,000 |
| 1,503,499 |
|
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Rev., 5.88%, 4/1/32 | 920,000 |
| 1,130,294 |
|
State of California GO, 7.55%, 4/1/39 | 950,000 |
| 1,464,643 |
|
State of California GO, 7.30%, 10/1/39 | 2,210,000 |
| 3,247,772 |
|
State of California GO, (Building Bonds), 7.60%, 11/1/40 | 745,000 |
| 1,166,663 |
|
State of Illinois GO, 5.10%, 6/1/33 | 1,618,000 |
| 1,639,390 |
|
State of Kansas Department of Transportation Rev., 4.60%, 9/1/35 | 925,000 |
| 1,057,941 |
|
State of Oregon Department of Transportation Rev., Series 2010 A, (Building Bonds), 5.83%, 11/15/34 | 200,000 |
| 256,572 |
|
University of California Rev., 4.60%, 5/15/31 | 1,975,000 |
| 2,201,295 |
|
TOTAL MUNICIPAL SECURITIES (Cost $34,315,919) | | 38,914,244 |
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SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES — 1.0% | | |
Chile† | | |
Chile Government International Bond, 3.25%, 9/14/21 | 920,000 |
| 960,278 |
|
Chile Government International Bond, 3.625%, 10/30/42 | 500,000 |
| 497,510 |
|
| | 1,457,788 |
|
Colombia — 0.2% | | |
Colombia Government International Bond, 4.375%, 7/12/21 | 2,770,000 |
| 2,962,515 |
|
Colombia Government International Bond, 7.375%, 9/18/37 | 900,000 |
| 1,191,600 |
|
Colombia Government International Bond, 6.125%, 1/18/41 | 820,000 |
| 966,370 |
|
| | 5,120,485 |
|
Italy† | | |
Republic of Italy Government International Bond, 6.875%, 9/27/23 | 1,300,000 |
| 1,561,430 |
|
Mexico — 0.3% | | |
Mexico Government International Bond, 4.15%, 3/28/27 | 7,953,000 |
| 8,368,942 |
|
Mexico Government International Bond, MTN, 4.75%, 3/8/44 | 90,000 |
| 92,970 |
|
| | 8,461,912 |
|
Panama — 0.1% | | |
Panama Government International Bond, 7.125%, 1/29/26 | 1,400,000 |
| 1,815,100 |
|
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| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Peru — 0.1% | | |
Peruvian Government International Bond, 6.55%, 3/14/37 | $ | 730,000 |
| $ | 985,500 |
|
Peruvian Government International Bond, 5.625%, 11/18/50 | 1,240,000 |
| 1,568,600 |
|
| | 2,554,100 |
|
Philippines — 0.2% | | |
Philippine Government International Bond, 4.00%, 1/15/21 | 1,590,000 |
| 1,690,331 |
|
Philippine Government International Bond, 5.50%, 3/30/26 | 3,000,000 |
| 3,591,705 |
|
Philippine Government International Bond, 6.375%, 10/23/34 | 730,000 |
| 984,020 |
|
| | 6,266,056 |
|
Poland — 0.1% | | |
Republic of Poland Government International Bond, 3.00%, 3/17/23 | 1,050,000 |
| 1,076,323 |
|
Republic of Poland Government International Bond, 5.125%, 4/21/21 | 450,000 |
| 493,920 |
|
| | 1,570,243 |
|
South Africa† | | |
Republic of South Africa Government International Bond, 4.67%, 1/17/24 | 760,000 |
| 779,085 |
|
Uruguay† | | |
Uruguay Government International Bond, 4.375%, 10/27/27 | 820,000 |
| 885,292 |
|
Uruguay Government International Bond, 4.125%, 11/20/45 | 340,000 |
| 330,990 |
|
| | 1,216,282 |
|
TOTAL SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES (Cost $29,445,793) | | 30,802,481 |
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TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS — 3.4% | | |
Repurchase Agreement, BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 0.125% - 3.875%, 6/30/18 - 11/15/46, valued at $67,102,195), in a joint trading account at 0.95%, dated 9/29/17, due 10/2/17 (Delivery value $65,802,251) | | 65,797,042 |
|
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class | 45,502,858 |
| 45,502,858 |
|
TOTAL TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS (Cost $111,299,900) | | 111,299,900 |
|
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 112.9% (Cost $3,612,962,884) | | 3,644,918,413 |
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OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES(7) — (12.9)% | | (416,596,789 | ) |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 3,228,321,624 |
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FUTURES CONTRACTS PURCHASED |
Reference Entity | Contracts | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Underlying Contract Value | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
U.S. Treasury 2-Year Notes | 500 |
| December 2017 | USD | 100,000,000 |
| $ | 107,851,563 |
| $ | (337,062 | ) |
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Notes | 1,411 |
| December 2017 | USD | 141,100,000 |
| 165,792,500 |
| (1,425,197 | ) |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Notes | 1,073 |
| December 2017 | USD | 107,300,000 |
| 134,460,313 |
| (1,913,399 | ) |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Ultra Notes | 554 |
| December 2017 | USD | 55,400,000 |
| 74,417,781 |
| (1,366,403 | ) |
| | | | | $ | 482,522,157 |
| $ | (5,042,061 | ) |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | |
FUTURES CONTRACTS SOLD |
Reference Entity | Contracts | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Underlying Contract Value | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
Euro-Bobl 5-Year Bonds | 898 |
| December 2017 | EUR | 89,800,000 |
| $ | 139,227,439 |
| $ | 363,169 |
|
Euro-Bund 10-Year Bonds | 357 |
| December 2017 | EUR | 35,700,000 |
| 67,936,307 |
| 336,939 |
|
U.K. Gilt 10-Year Bonds | 418 |
| December 2017 | GBP | 41,800,000 |
| 69,387,634 |
| 1,892,560 |
|
| | | | | $ | 276,551,380 |
| $ | 2,592,668 |
|
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INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENTS |
Counterparty | Floating Rate Index | Pay/Receive Floating Rate Index | Fixed Rate | Termination Date | Notional Amount | Value* |
Goldman Sachs & Co. | BZDIOVRA | Receive | 7.51% | 1/2/19 | BRL | 858,344,335 |
| $ | (746,391 | ) |
Goldman Sachs & Co. | BZDIOVRA | Receive | 8.03% | 1/2/19 | BRL | 785,011,000 |
| (2,120,842 | ) |
Goldman Sachs & Co. | BZDIOVRA | Pay | 9.82% | 1/2/23 | BRL | 203,705,000 |
| 1,969,436 |
|
| | | | | | | $ | (897,797 | ) |
*Amount represents value and unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
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CENTRALLY CLEARED TOTAL RETURN SWAP AGREEMENTS |
Floating Rate Index | Pay/Receive Floating Rate Index | Fixed Rate | Termination Date | Notional Amount | Premiums Paid (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Value |
CPURNSA | Receive | 2.24% | 11/15/26 | $ | 7,000,000 |
| $ | 576 |
| $ | (106,423 | ) | $ | (105,847 | ) |
CPURNSA | Receive | 2.28% | 11/16/26 | $ | 7,000,000 |
| 576 |
| (129,809 | ) | (129,233 | ) |
CPURNSA | Receive | 2.17% | 5/10/27 | $ | 4,950,000 |
| 531 |
| (43,844 | ) | (43,313 | ) |
CPURNSA | Receive | 2.12% | 5/24/27 | $ | 5,000,000 |
| 534 |
| (14,047 | ) | (13,513 | ) |
| | | | | $ | 2,217 |
| $ | (294,123 | ) | $ | (291,906 | ) |
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TOTAL RETURN SWAP AGREEMENTS |
Counterparty | Floating Rate Index | Pay/Receive Floating Rate Index | Fixed Rate | Termination Date | Notional Amount | Value* |
Bank of America N.A. | CPURNSA | Receive | 2.26% | 11/15/26 | $ | 5,000,000 |
| $ | (84,279 | ) |
Bank of America N.A. | CPURNSA | Receive | 2.29% | 11/16/26 | $ | 5,000,000 |
| (97,480 | ) |
Bank of America N.A. | CPURNSA | Receive | 2.28% | 11/21/26 | $ | 5,000,000 |
| (92,364 | ) |
Barclays Bank plc | CPURNSA | Receive | 2.25% | 11/15/26 | $ | 7,000,000 |
| (109,410 | ) |
Barclays Bank plc | CPURNSA | Receive | 2.28% | 11/16/26 | $ | 7,000,000 |
| (132,171 | ) |
Barclays Bank plc | CPURNSA | Receive | 2.26% | 11/21/26 | $ | 7,000,000 |
| (120,363 | ) |
Goldman Sachs & Co. | CPURNSA | Receive | 2.25% | 11/15/26 | $ | 9,000,000 |
| (137,914 | ) |
Goldman Sachs & Co. | CPURNSA | Receive | 2.28% | 11/16/26 | $ | 9,000,000 |
| (170,855 | ) |
Goldman Sachs & Co. | CPURNSA | Receive | 2.28% | 11/21/26 | $ | 17,500,000 |
| (332,226 | ) |
| | | | | | $ | (1,277,062 | ) |
*Amount represents value and unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
BRL | - | Brazilian Real |
BZDIOVRA | - | Brazil Interbank Deposit Rate |
CPURNSA | - | U.S. Consumer Price Index Urban Consumers Not Seasonally Adjusted Index |
EUR | - | Euro |
FHLMC | - | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation |
FNMA | - | Federal National Mortgage Association |
GBP | - | British Pound |
GNMA | - | Government National Mortgage Association |
GO | - | General Obligation |
H15T1Y | - | Constant Maturity U.S. Treasury Note Yield Curve Rate Index |
LIBOR | - | London Interbank Offered Rate |
MTN | - | Medium Term Note |
resets | - | The frequency with which a security’s coupon changes, based on current market conditions or an underlying index. |
SEQ | - | Sequential Payer |
USD | - | United States Dollar |
VRN | - | Variable Rate Note. Interest reset date is indicated. Rate shown is effective at the period end. |
† Category is less than 0.05% of total net assets.
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(1) | Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be sold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional investors. The aggregate value of these securities at the period end was $395,556,687, which represented 12.3% of total net assets. |
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(2) | The interest rate resets periodically based on the weighted average coupons of the underlying mortgage-related or asset-backed obligations. |
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(3) | When-issued security. The issue price and yield are fixed on the date of the commitment, but payment and delivery are scheduled for a future date. |
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(4) | Security, or a portion thereof, has been pledged at the custodian bank or with a broker for margin requirements on forward commitments, futures contracts and/or swap agreements. At the period end, the aggregate value of securities pledged was $12,503,150. |
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(5) | Final maturity date indicated, unless otherwise noted. |
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(6) | Forward commitment. Settlement date is indicated. |
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(7) | Amount relates primarily to payable for investments purchased, but not settled, at period end. |
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(8) | Coupon rate adjusts periodically based upon a predetermined schedule. Interest reset date is indicated. Rate shown is effective at the period end. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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|
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
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| | | |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED) | |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (cost of $3,612,962,884) | $ | 3,644,918,413 |
|
Foreign currency holdings, at value (cost of $162,193) | 162,638 |
|
Receivable for investments sold | 3,123,231 |
|
Receivable for capital shares sold | 9,652,001 |
|
Swap agreements, at value | 1,969,436 |
|
Interest receivable | 18,797,079 |
|
| 3,678,622,798 |
|
| |
Liabilities | |
Payable for investments purchased | 444,845,998 |
|
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 365,217 |
|
Payable for variation margin on futures contracts | 903,589 |
|
Payable for variation margin on swap agreements | 42,075 |
|
Swap agreements, at value | 4,144,295 |
|
| 450,301,174 |
|
| |
Net Assets | $ | 3,228,321,624 |
|
| |
G Class Capital Shares
| |
Shares outstanding (unlimited number of shares authorized)
| 299,138,824 |
|
Net Assets Value Per Share | $ | 10.79 |
|
| |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital paid in | $ | 3,204,039,227 |
|
Distributions in excess of net investment income | (1,809,862 | ) |
Accumulated net realized loss | (945,358 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation | 27,037,617 |
|
| $ | 3,228,321,624 |
|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED) | |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Interest | $ | 40,691,970 |
|
| |
Expenses: | |
Management fees | 5,801,410 |
|
Trustees' fees and expenses | 104,599 |
|
Other expenses | 12,767 |
|
| 5,918,776 |
|
Fees waived - G Class | (1,836,496 | ) |
| 4,082,280 |
|
| |
Net investment income (loss) | 36,609,690 |
|
| |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investment transactions | 10,680,845 |
|
Forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | (1,524,939 | ) |
Futures contract transactions | 2,275,566 |
|
Swap agreement transactions | 610,061 |
|
Foreign currency translation transactions | 44,183 |
|
| 12,085,716 |
|
| |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | 31,785,678 |
|
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 420,290 |
|
Futures contracts | (2,407,068 | ) |
Swap agreements | (3,321,871 | ) |
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | 5,406 |
|
| 26,482,435 |
|
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 38,568,151 |
|
| |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | 75,177,841 |
|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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|
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
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| | | | | | |
SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2017 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | September 30, 2017 | March 31, 2017 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 36,609,690 |
| $ | 58,759,660 |
|
Net realized gain (loss) | 12,085,716 |
| (121,939 | ) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 26,482,435 |
| (40,042,272 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 75,177,841 |
| 18,595,449 |
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| | |
Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From net investment income: | | |
G Class | (35,991,869 | ) | (57,845,827 | ) |
R6 Class | (2,572,468 | ) | (5,675,282 | ) |
From net realized gains: | | |
G Class | — |
| (3,182,739 | ) |
R6 Class | — |
| (346,670 | ) |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (38,564,337 | ) | (67,050,518 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5) | 134,686,518 |
| 524,673,305 |
|
| | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | 171,300,022 |
| 476,218,236 |
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| | |
Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 3,057,021,602 |
| 2,580,803,366 |
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End of period | $ | 3,228,321,624 |
| $ | 3,057,021,602 |
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| | |
Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income | $ | (1,809,862 | ) | $ | 144,785 |
|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
1. Organization
American Century Investment Trust (the trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company and is organized as a Massachusetts business trust. NT Diversified Bond Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series issued by the trust. The fund’s investment objective is to seek a high level of income by investing in non-money market debt securities. The fund is not permitted to invest in securities issued by companies assigned the Global Industry Classification Standard or the Bloomberg Industry Classification Standard for the tobacco industry. The fund offers the G Class (formerly Institutional Class). On July 31, 2017, all outstanding R6 Class shares were converted to G Class shares and the fund discontinued offering the R6 Class.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the fund in preparation of its financial statements. The fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This may require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management evaluated the impact of events or transactions occurring through the date the financial statements were issued that would merit recognition or disclosure.
Investment Valuations — The fund determines the fair value of its investments and computes its net asset value per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. The Board of Trustees has adopted valuation policies and procedures to guide the investment advisor in the fund’s investment valuation process and to provide methodologies for the oversight of the fund’s pricing function.
Fixed income securities are valued at the evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices as provided by investment dealers. Corporate bonds, U.S. Treasury and Government Agency securities, convertible bonds, municipal securities, and sovereign governments and agencies are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security specific information. Mortgage-related and asset-backed securities are valued based on models that consider trade data, prepayment and default projections, benchmark yield and spread data and estimated cash flows of each tranche of the issuer. Commercial paper is valued using a curve-based approach that considers money market rates for specific instruments, programs, currencies and maturity points from a variety of active market makers. Fixed income securities initially expressed in local currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.
Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported net asset value per share. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value. Exchange-traded futures contracts are valued at the settlement price as provided by the appropriate clearing corporation. Swap agreements are valued at an evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or independent brokers. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the mean of the appropriate forward exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service. Investments initially expressed in local currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.
If the fund determines that the market price for an investment is not readily available or the valuation methods mentioned above do not reflect an investment’s fair value, such investment is valued as determined in good faith by the Board of Trustees or its delegate, in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. In its determination of fair value, the fund may review several factors including, but not limited to, market information regarding the specific investment or comparable investments and correlation with other investment types, futures indices or general market indicators. Circumstances that may cause the fund to use these procedures to value an investment include, but are not limited to: an investment has been declared in default or is distressed; trading in a security has been suspended during the trading day or a
security is not actively trading on its principal exchange; prices received from a regular pricing source are deemed unreliable; or there is a foreign market holiday and no trading occurred.
The fund monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s net asset value per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; governmental action and political unrest that could impact a specific investment or an investment sector; or armed conflicts, natural disasters and similar events that could affect investments in a specific country or region.
Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Net realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is also used for federal income tax purposes.
Investment Income — Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes paydown gain (loss) and accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Inflation adjustments related to inflation-linked debt securities are reflected as interest income.
Foreign Currency Translations — All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at prevailing exchange rates at period end. The fund may enter into spot foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income, spot foreign currency exchange contracts, and expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Net realized and unrealized foreign currency exchange gains or losses related to investment securities are a component of net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, respectively.
Forward Commitments — The fund may engage in securities transactions on a forward commitment basis. In these transactions, the securities’ prices and yields are fixed on the date of the commitment. The fund may sell a to-be-announced (TBA) security and at the same time make a commitment to purchase the same security at a future date at a specified price. Conversely, the fund may purchase a TBA security and at the same time make a commitment to sell the same security at a future date at a specified price. These types of transactions are known as “TBA roll” transactions and are accounted for as purchases and sales. The fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet the purchase price.
Repurchase Agreements — The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor) has determined are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of Trustees. The fund requires that the collateral, represented by securities, received in a repurchase transaction be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the fund to obtain those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities transferred to ensure the value, including accrued interest, of the securities under each repurchase agreement is equal to or greater than amounts owed to the fund under each repurchase agreement.
Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with certain other funds in the American Century Investments family of funds, may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account. These balances are invested in one or more repurchase agreements that are collateralized by U.S. Treasury or Agency obligations.
Segregated Assets — In accordance with the 1940 Act, the fund segregates assets on its books and records to cover certain types of investments, including, but not limited to, futures contracts, forward commitments, when-issued securities, swap agreements and certain forward foreign currency exchange contracts. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities segregated to ensure the fund designates a sufficient amount of liquid assets, marked-to-market daily. The fund may also receive assets or be required to pledge assets at the custodian bank or with a broker for margin requirements on futures contracts, forward commitments and swap agreements.
Income Tax Status — It is the fund’s policy to distribute substantially all net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders and to otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes. The fund files U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns as applicable. The fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authority until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three
years from the date of filing but can be longer in certain jurisdictions. At this time, management believes there are no uncertain tax positions which, based on their technical merit, would not be sustained upon examination and for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Multiple Class — All shares of the fund represent an equal pro rata interest in the net assets of the class to which such shares belong, and have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except for class specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes. Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the fund are allocated to each class of shares based on their relative net assets.
Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. Distributions from net realized gains, if any, are generally declared and paid annually.
Indemnifications — Under the trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. In addition, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered by management to be remote.
3. Fees and Transactions with Related Parties
Certain officers and trustees of the trust are also officers and/or directors of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC). The trust's investment advisor, ACIM, the trust's distributor, American Century Investment Services, Inc., and the trust's transfer agent, American Century Services, LLC, are wholly owned, directly or indirectly, by ACC. Various funds issued by American Century Asset Allocation Portfolios, Inc. own, in aggregate, 100% of the shares of the fund. Related parties do not invest in the fund for the purpose of exercising management or control.
Management Fees — The trust has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per class. The agreement provides that all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except distribution and service fees, brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent trustees (including legal counsel fees), and extraordinary expenses, will be paid by ACIM. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class's daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The fee consists of (1) an Investment Category Fee based on the daily net assets of the fund and certain other accounts managed by the investment advisor that are in the same broad investment category as the fund and (2) a Complex Fee based on the assets of all the funds in the American Century Investments family of funds. The rates for the Investment Category Fee range from 0.2925% to 0.4100%. The rates for the Complex Fee range from 0.0000% to 0.0600% for the G Class. Prior to July 31, 2017, the rates for the Complex Fee ranged from 0.0500% to 0.1100% for the G Class and 0.0000% to 0.0600% for the R6 Class. Effective July 31, 2017, the investment advisor agreed to waive the G Class’s management fee in its entirety. The investment advisor expects this waiver to remain in effect permanently and cannot terminate it without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The effective annual management fee for the period ended September 30, 2017 was 0.37% before waiver and 0.24% after waiver for the G Class.
Trustees’ Fees and Expenses — The Board of Trustees is responsible for overseeing the investment advisor’s management and operations of the fund. The trustees receive detailed information about the fund and its investment advisor regularly throughout the year, and meet at least quarterly with management of the investment advisor to review reports about fund operations. The fund’s officers do not receive compensation from the fund.
Interfund Transactions — The fund may enter into security transactions with other American Century Investments funds and other client accounts of the investment advisor, in accordance with the 1940 Act rules and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. The rules and procedures require, among other things, that these transactions be effected at the independent current market price of the security. There were no interfund transactions during the period.
4. Investment Transactions
Purchases of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended September 30, 2017 totaled $3,108,283,234, of which $2,633,781,209 represented U.S. Treasury and Government Agency obligations.
Sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended September 30, 2017 totaled $2,980,602,725, of which $2,730,950,253 represented U.S. Treasury and Government Agency obligations.
5. Capital Share Transactions
Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows (unlimited number of shares authorized):
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| Six months ended September 30, 2017 | Year ended March 31, 2017 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
G Class | | | | |
Sold | 50,739,957 |
| $ | 547,971,665 |
| 51,047,621 |
| $ | 551,075,972 |
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Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 3,323,107 |
| 35,875,607 |
| 5,673,061 |
| 61,028,566 |
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Redeemed | (11,061,252 | ) | (119,070,721 | ) | (22,514,376 | ) | (244,065,786 | ) |
| 43,001,812 |
| 464,776,551 |
| 34,206,306 |
| 368,038,752 |
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R6 Class | | | | |
Sold | 3,500,678 |
| 37,677,906 |
| 16,864,118 |
| 181,924,855 |
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Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 180,700 |
| 1,945,064 |
| 561,339 |
| 6,021,952 |
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Redeemed | (34,224,315 | ) | (369,713,003 | ) | (2,905,365 | ) | (31,312,254 | ) |
| (30,542,937 | ) | (330,090,033 | ) | 14,520,092 |
| 156,634,553 |
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Net increase (decrease) | 12,458,875 |
| $ | 134,686,518 |
| 48,726,398 |
| $ | 524,673,305 |
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6. Fair Value Measurements
The fund’s investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels.
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• | Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments. |
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• | Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars. |
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• | Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions). |
The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments. There were no significant transfers between levels during the period.
The following is a summary of the level classifications as of period end. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund’s portfolio holdings.
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| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Assets | | | |
Investment Securities | | | |
Corporate Bonds | — |
| $ | 1,127,963,055 |
| — |
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U.S. Treasury Securities | — |
| 891,398,306 |
| — |
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U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | — |
| 803,604,989 |
| — |
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Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | — |
| 264,030,581 |
| — |
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Asset-Backed Securities | — |
| 183,845,409 |
| — |
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Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | — |
| 142,742,964 |
| — |
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U.S. Government Agency Securities | — |
| 50,316,484 |
| — |
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Municipal Securities | — |
| 38,914,244 |
| — |
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Sovereign Governments and Agencies | — |
| 30,802,481 |
| — |
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Temporary Cash Investments | $ | 45,502,858 |
| 65,797,042 |
| — |
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| $ | 45,502,858 |
| $ | 3,599,415,555 |
| — |
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Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Futures Contracts | — |
| $ | 2,592,668 |
| — |
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Swap Agreements | — |
| 1,969,436 |
| — |
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| — |
| $ | 4,562,104 |
| — |
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Liabilities | | | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Futures Contracts | $ | 5,042,061 |
| — |
| — |
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Swap Agreements | — |
| $ | 4,436,201 |
| — |
|
| $ | 5,042,061 |
| $ | 4,436,201 |
| — |
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7. Derivative Instruments
Credit Risk — The fund is subject to credit risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of a bond generally declines as the credit quality of its issuer declines. Credit default swap agreements enable a fund to buy/sell protection against a credit event of a specific issuer or index. A fund may attempt to enhance returns by selling protection or attempt to mitigate credit risk by buying protection. The
buyer/seller of credit protection against a security or basket of securities may pay/receive an up-front or periodic payment to compensate for/against potential default events. Changes in value, including the periodic amounts of interest to be paid or received on swap agreements, are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements. Upon entering into a centrally cleared swap, a fund is required to deposit cash or securities (initial margin) with a financial intermediary in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the notional amount. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the value and is a component of unrealized gains and losses. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon receipt or payment of a periodic settlement or termination of swap agreements. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of swap agreements are a component of net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements, respectively. The risks of entering into swap agreements include the possible lack of liquidity, failure of the counterparty to meet its obligations, and that there may be unfavorable changes in the underlying investments or instruments. The fund participated in one credit risk derivative instrument with a notional amount of $55,000,000 during the period and closed the position in April 2017.
Foreign Currency Risk — The fund is subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of foreign investments held by a fund may be significantly affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The dollar value of a foreign security generally decreases when the value of the dollar rises against the foreign currency in which the security is denominated and tends to increase when the value of the dollar declines against such foreign currency. A fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to reduce a fund's exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations or to gain exposure to the fluctuations in the value of foreign currencies. The net U.S. dollar value of foreign currency underlying all contractual commitments held by a fund and the resulting unrealized appreciation or depreciation are determined daily. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon the termination of
the contract. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of forward foreign currency exchange contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts, respectively. A fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the foreign currency exchange rate underlying the forward contract. Additionally, losses, up to the fair value, may arise if the counterparties do not perform under the contract terms. The fund's average U.S. dollar exposure to foreign currency risk derivative instruments held during the period was $25,924,802.
Interest Rate Risk — The fund is subject to interest rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment
objectives. A fund may enter into futures contracts or interest rate swap agreements in order to manage its
exposure to changes in market conditions. The value of bonds generally declines as interest rates rise. The
risks of entering into interest rate risk derivative instruments include the possible lack of liquidity, failure of the
counterparty to meet its obligations, and that there may be unfavorable changes in the underlying investments
or instruments.
A fund may enter into futures contracts based on a bond index or a specific underlying security. A fund may purchase futures contracts to gain exposure to increases in market value or sell futures contracts to protect against a decline in market value. Upon entering into a futures contract, a fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the contract value and is recorded as unrealized gains and losses. A fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the futures contract is closed or expires. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of futures contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, respectively. The fund's average notional exposure to these interest rate risk derivative instruments held during the period was $315,283,333 futures contracts purchased and $170,025,542 futures contracts sold.
A fund may enter into interest rate swap agreements to gain exposure to declines in interest rates, to protect against increases in interest rates, or to maintain its ability to generate income at prevailing interest rates. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. Changes in value, including the periodic amounts of interest to be paid or received on swap agreements, are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon receipt or payment of a periodic settlement or termination of swap agreements. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of swap agreements are a component of net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements, respectively. The fund's average notional amount on interest rate swap agreements during the period was $448,642,837.
Other Contracts — A fund may enter into total return swap agreements in order to attempt to obtain or preserve a particular return or spread at a lower cost than obtaining a return or spread through purchases and/or sales of instruments in other markets or gain exposure to certain markets in the most economical way possible. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. Changes in value, including the periodic amounts of interest to be paid or received on swap agreements, are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements. Upon entering into a centrally cleared swap, a fund is required to deposit cash or securities (initial margin) with a financial intermediary in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the notional amount. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the value and is a component of unrealized gains and losses. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon receipt or payment of a periodic settlement or termination of swap agreements. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of swap agreements are a component of net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements, respectively. The risks of entering into swap agreements include the possible lack of liquidity, failure of the counterparty to meet its obligations, and that there may be unfavorable changes in the underlying investments or instruments, including inflationary risk. The fund's average notional amount held during the period was $93,791,667.
Value of Derivative Instruments as of September 30, 2017
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| Asset Derivatives | Liability Derivatives |
Type of Risk Exposure | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value |
Interest Rate Risk | Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts* | — |
| Payable for variation margin on futures contracts* | $ | 903,589 |
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Interest Rate Risk | Swap agreements | $ | 1,969,436 |
| Swap agreements | 2,867,233 |
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Other Contracts | Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements* | — |
| Payable for variation margin on swap agreements* | 42,075 |
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Other Contracts | Swap agreements | — |
| Swap agreements | 1,277,062 |
|
| | $ | 1,969,436 |
| | $ | 5,089,959 |
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* Included in the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts or centrally cleared swap agreements, as applicable, as reported in the Schedule of Investments.
Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statement of Operations for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2017
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| Net Realized Gain (Loss) | Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
Type of Risk Exposure | Location on Statement of Operations | Value | Location on Statement of Operations | Value |
Credit Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions | $ | 610,061 |
| Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | $ | (642,071 | ) |
Foreign Currency Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | (1,524,939 | ) | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 420,290 |
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Interest Rate Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions | 2,275,566 |
| Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts | (2,407,068 | ) |
Interest Rate Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions | — |
| Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | (897,797 | ) |
Other Contracts | Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions | — |
| Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | (1,782,003 | ) |
| | $ | 1,360,688 |
| | $ | (5,308,649 | ) |
8. Risk Factors
The fund’s investment process may result in high portfolio turnover, which could mean high transaction costs, affecting both performance and capital gains tax liabilities to investors.
9. Federal Tax Information
The book-basis character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from their ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. These differences reflect the differing character of certain income items and net realized gains and losses for financial statement and tax purposes, and may result in reclassification among certain capital accounts on the financial statements.
As of period end, the components of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
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| | | |
Federal tax cost of investments | $ | 3,613,224,773 |
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Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 48,321,651 |
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Gross tax depreciation of investments | (16,628,011 | ) |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | $ | 31,693,640 |
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The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
As of March 31, 2017, the fund had post-October capital loss deferrals of $(12,342,582), which represent certain qualified losses that the fund has elected to treat as having been incurred in the following fiscal year for federal income tax purposes.
10. Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update No.2017-08, “Receivables - Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20), Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities” (ASU 2017-08). ASU 2017-08 amends the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities held at a premium, shortening such period to the earliest call date. The amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Management is currently evaluating the impact that adopting ASU 2017-08 will have on
the financial statements.
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted) |
Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data | | |
| | Income From Investment Operations: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
G Class(5) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(3) | $10.66 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.26 | (0.13) | — | (0.13) | $10.79 | 2.47% | 0.25%(4)(6) | 2.34%(4)(6) | 86% |
| $3,228,322 |
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2017 | $10.85 | 0.22 | (0.16) | 0.06 | (0.24) | (0.01) | (0.25) | $10.66 | 0.59% | 0.40% | 2.07% | 139% |
| $2,731,236 |
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2016 | $11.03 | 0.21 | (0.04) | 0.17 | (0.23) | (0.12) | (0.35) | $10.85 | 1.57% | 0.40% | 1.96% | 207% |
| $2,406,977 |
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2015 | $10.70 | 0.20 | 0.42 | 0.62 | (0.29) | — | (0.29) | $11.03 | 5.90% | 0.40% | 1.85% | 248% |
| $2,198,329 |
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2014 | $11.00 | 0.18 | (0.24) | (0.06) | (0.21) | (0.03) | (0.24) | $10.70 | (0.53)% | 0.40% | 1.71% | 206% |
| $2,260,604 |
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2013 | $10.91 | 0.23 | 0.25 | 0.48 | (0.26) | (0.13) | (0.39) | $11.00 | 4.41% | 0.40% | 2.04% | 154% |
| $1,599,979 |
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Notes to Financial Highlights |
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(1) | Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
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(2) | Total returns are calculated based on the net asset value of the last business day. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. |
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(3) | Six months ended September 30, 2017 (unaudited). |
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(5) | Prior to July 31, 2017, the G Class was referred to as the Institutional Class. |
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(6) | The annualized ratio of operating expenses to average net assets before expense waiver and the annualized ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets before expense waiver was 0.38% and 2.21%, respectively. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Approval of Management Agreement |
At a meeting held on June 14, 2017, the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the "Board") unanimously approved the renewal of the management agreement pursuant to which American Century Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) acts as the investment advisor for the Fund. Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act, contracts for investment advisory services are required to be reviewed, evaluated, and approved by a majority of a fund’s directors/trustees, including a majority of the independent Trustees, each year. The Board regards this annual evaluation and renewal as one of its most important responsibilities.
The independent Trustees have memorialized a statement regarding the relationship between their ongoing obligations to oversee and evaluate the performance of the Advisor and their annual consideration of renewal of the management agreement. In that statement, the independent Trustees noted that their assessment of the Advisor’s performance is an ongoing process that takes place over the entire year and is informed by all of the extensive information that the Board and its committees receive and consider over time. This information, together with the additional materials provided specifically in connection with the review, are central to the Board’s assessment of the Advisor’s performance and its determination whether to renew the Fund’s management agreement.
Prior to its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board requested and reviewed extensive data and analysis relating to the proposed renewal. This information and analysis was compiled by the Advisor and certain independent providers of evaluation data concerning the Fund and the services provided to the Fund by the Advisor.
In connection with its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board’s review and evaluation of the services provided by the Advisor included, but was not limited to, the following:
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• | the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, and other services provided by the Advisor to the Fund; |
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• | the wide range of other programs and services the Advisor provides to the Fund and its shareholders on a routine and non-routine basis; |
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• | the investment performance of the Fund, including data comparing the Fund’s performance to appropriate benchmarks and/or a peer group of other mutual funds with similar investment objectives and strategies; |
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• | the cost of owning the Fund compared to the cost of owning similar funds; |
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• | the compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory experience of the Advisor and the Fund's service providers; |
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• | financial data showing the cost of services provided to the Fund, the profitability of the Fund to the Advisor, and the overall profitability of the Advisor; |
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• | strategic plans of the Advisor; |
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• | possible economies of scale associated with the Advisor’s management of the Fund and other accounts under its management; |
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• | data comparing services provided and charges to the Advisor's other investment management clients; |
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• | acquired fund fees and expenses; |
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• | payments and practices by the Fund and the Advisor regarding financial intermediaries whose clients are investors in the Fund, the nature of services provided by intermediaries, and the terms of share classes utilized; and |
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• | any collateral benefits derived by the Advisor from the management of the Fund. |
In keeping with its practice, the Board held two in-person meetings to review and discuss the information provided in response to their request and held active discussions with the Advisor regarding the renewal of the management agreement. The independent Trustees had the benefit of the advice of their independent counsel throughout the process.
Factors Considered
The Trustees considered all of the information provided by the Advisor, the independent data providers, and the independent Trustees’ independent counsel in connection with the approval. They determined that the information was sufficient for them to evaluate the management agreement for the Fund. In connection with their review, the Trustees did not identify any single factor as being all-important or controlling and each Trustee may have attributed different levels of importance to different factors. In deciding to renew the management agreement, the Board based its decision on a number of factors, including without limitation the following:
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services - Generally. Under the management agreement, the Advisor is responsible for providing or arranging for all services necessary for the operation of the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor provides or arranges at its own expense a wide variety of services including without limitation the following:
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• | constructing and designing the Fund |
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• | portfolio research and security selection |
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• | initial capitalization/funding |
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• | daily valuation of the Fund’s portfolio |
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• | shareholder servicing and transfer agency, including shareholder confirmations, recordkeeping, and communications |
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• | legal services (except the independent Trustees’ counsel) |
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• | regulatory and portfolio compliance |
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• | marketing and distribution (except amounts paid by the Fund under Rule 12b-1 plans) |
The Board noted that many of these services have expanded over time in terms of both quantity and complexity in response to shareholder demands, competition in the industry, changing distribution channels, and the changing regulatory environment.
Investment Management, Shareholder, and Other Services. The nature of the investment management services provided to the Fund is quite complex and allows Fund shareholders access to professional money management, instant diversification of their investments within an asset class, the opportunity to easily diversify among asset classes by investing in or exchanging among various American Century Investments funds, and liquidity. In evaluating investment performance, the Board expects the Advisor to manage the Fund in accordance with its investment objectives and approved strategies. Further, the Trustees recognize that the Advisor has an obligation to seek the best execution of fund trades. In providing these services, the Advisor utilizes teams of investment professionals (portfolio managers, analysts, research assistants, and securities traders) who require extensive information technology, research, training, compliance, and other systems to conduct their business. The Board, directly and through its Portfolio Committee, regularly reviews investment performance information for the Fund, together with comparative information for appropriate benchmarks and/or peer groups of similarly-managed funds, over different time horizons. The Trustees also review detailed performance information provided by the Advisor during the management agreement approval process. If performance concerns are identified, the Fund receives special reviews until performance improves, during which the Board discusses with the Advisor the reasons for such results (e.g., market conditions, security selection) and any efforts being undertaken to improve performance. The Fund’s performance was above its benchmark for
the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods reviewed by the Board. The Board found the investment management services provided by the Advisor to the Fund to be satisfactory and consistent with the management agreement.
Under the management agreement, the Advisor provides the Fund with a comprehensive package of transfer agency, shareholder, and other services. The Board, directly and through various committees of the Board, regularly reviews reports and evaluations of such services at its regular meetings. These reports include, but are not limited to, information regarding the operational efficiency and accuracy of the shareholder and transfer agency services provided, staffing levels, shareholder satisfaction (as measured by external as well as internal sources), technology support, new products and services offered to Fund shareholders, securities trading activities, portfolio valuation services, auditing services, and legal and operational compliance activities. Certain aspects of shareholder and transfer agency service level efficiency and the quality of securities trading activities are measured by independent third party providers and are presented in comparison to other fund groups not managed by the Advisor.
The Board found the services provided by the Advisor to the Fund under the management agreement to be competitive and of high quality.
Costs of Services and Profitability. The Advisor provides detailed information concerning its cost of providing various services to the Fund, its profitability in managing the Fund, its overall profitability, and its financial condition. The Trustees have reviewed with the Advisor the methodology used to prepare this financial information. This information is considered in evaluating the Advisor’s financial condition, its ability to continue to provide services under the management agreement, and the reasonableness of the current management fee. The Board concluded that the Advisor’s profits were reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Economies of Scale. The Board also reviewed information provided by the Advisor regarding the possible existence of economies of scale in connection with the management of the Fund. The Board concluded that economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, especially on a fund-by-fund basis. The Board concluded that the Advisor is appropriately sharing economies of scale through its competitive fee structure, offering competitive fees from fund inception, and through reinvestment in its business to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded services.
Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than brokerage expenses, expenses attributable to short sales, taxes, interest, extraordinary expenses, the fees and expenses of the Fund’s independent Trustees (including their independent legal counsel), and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the unified fee structure, the Advisor is responsible for providing all investment advisory, custody, audit, administrative, compliance, recordkeeping, marketing, and shareholder services, or arranging and supervising third parties to provide such services. By contrast, most other funds are charged a variety of fees, including an investment advisory fee, a transfer agency fee, an administrative fee, distribution charges, and other expenses. Other than their investment advisory fees and any applicable Rule 12b-1 distribution fees, all other components of the total fees charged by these other funds may be increased without shareholder approval. The Board believes the unified fee structure is a benefit to Fund shareholders because it clearly discloses to shareholders the cost of owning Fund shares, and, since the unified fee cannot be increased without a vote of Fund shareholders, it shifts to the Advisor the risk of increased costs of operating the Fund and provides a direct incentive to minimize administrative inefficiencies. Part of the Board’s analysis of fee levels involves reviewing certain evaluative data compiled by an independent provider and comparing the Fund’s unified fee to the total expense ratio of peer funds. The unified fee charged to shareholders of the Fund was at the median of the total expense ratios of the Fund’s peer group. The Board concluded that the
management fee paid by the Fund to the Advisor under the management agreement is reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Comparison to Fees and Services Provided to Other Clients of the Advisor. The Board also requested and received information from the Advisor concerning the nature of the services, fees, costs, and profitability of its advisory services to advisory clients other than the Fund. They observed that these varying types of client accounts require different services and involve different regulatory and entrepreneurial risks than the management of the Fund. The Board analyzed this information and concluded that the fees charged and services provided to the Fund were reasonable by comparison.
Payments to Intermediaries. The Trustees also requested and received a description of payments made to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided by intermediaries. These payments include various payments made by the Fund or the Advisor to different types of intermediaries and recordkeepers for distribution and service activities provided for the Fund. The Trustees reviewed such information and received representations from the Advisor that all such payments by the Fund were made pursuant to the Fund's Rule 12b-1 Plan and that all such payments by the Advisor were made from the Advisor's resources and reasonable profits. The Board found the payments to be reasonable in scope and purpose.
Collateral or “Fall-Out” Benefits Derived by the Advisor. The Board considered the existence of collateral benefits the Advisor may receive as a result of its relationship with the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor’s primary business is managing mutual funds and it generally does not use fund or shareholder information to generate profits in other lines of business, and therefore does not derive any significant collateral benefits from them. The Board noted that the Advisor receives proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex. The Board noted that the assets of those other accounts are, where applicable, included with the assets of the Fund to determine breakpoints in the management fee schedule.
Existing Relationship. The Board also considered whether there was any reason for not continuing the existing arrangement with the Advisor. In this regard, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund’s operations and various risks, uncertainties, and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision not to continue such relationship. In particular, the Board recognized that most shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Advisor’s industry standing and reputation and in the expectation that the Advisor will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund.
Conclusion of the Trustees. As a result of this process, the Board, including all of the independent Trustees and assisted by the advice of independent legal counsel, taking into account all of the factors discussed above and the information provided by the Advisor and others in connection with its review and throughout the year, concluded that the management agreement between the Fund and the Advisor is fair and reasonable in light of the services provided and should be renewed.
Retirement Account Information
As required by law, distributions you receive from certain retirement accounts are subject to federal income tax withholding, unless you elect not to have withholding apply*. Tax will be withheld on the total amount withdrawn even though you may be receiving amounts that are not subject to withholding, such as nondeductible contributions. In such case, excess amounts of withholding could occur. You may adjust your withholding election so that a greater or lesser amount will be withheld.
If you don’t want us to withhold on this amount, you must notify us to not withhold the federal income tax. You may notify us in writing or in certain situations by telephone or through other electronic means. For systematic withdrawals, your withholding election will remain in effect until revoked or changed by filing a new election. You have the right to revoke your election at any time and change your withholding percentage for future distributions.
Remember, even if you elect not to have income tax withheld, you are liable for paying income tax on the taxable portion of your withdrawal. If you elect not to have income tax withheld or you don’t have enough income tax withheld, you may be responsible for payment of estimated tax. You may incur penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and estimated tax payments are not sufficient. You can reduce or defer the income tax on a distribution by directly or indirectly rolling such distribution over to another IRA or eligible plan. You should consult your tax advisor for additional information.
State tax will be withheld if, at the time of your distribution, your address is within one of the mandatory withholding states and you have federal income tax withheld (or as otherwise required by state law). State taxes will be withheld from your distribution in accordance with the respective state rules.
*Some 403(b), 457 and qualified retirement plan distributions may be subject to 20% mandatory withholding, as they are subject to special tax and withholding rules. Your plan administrator or plan sponsor is required to provide you with a special tax notice explaining those rules at the time you request a distribution. If applicable, federal and/or state taxes may be withheld from your distribution amount.
Proxy Voting Policies
Descriptions of the principles and policies that the fund's investment advisor uses in exercising the voting rights associated with the securities purchased and/or held by the fund are available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021 or visiting the "About Us" page of American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com. A description of the policies is also available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on the "About Us" page at americancentury.com. It is also available at sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov, and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The fund also makes its complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the most recent quarter of its fiscal year available on its website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021.
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| Semiannual Report |
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| September 30, 2017 |
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| NT High Income Fund |
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Fund Characteristics | |
Shareholder Fee Example | |
Schedule of Investments | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Statement of Operations | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Financial Highlights | |
Approval of Management and Subadvisory Agreements | |
Additional Information | |
Any opinions expressed in this report reflect those of the author as of the date of the report, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of American Century Investments® or any other person in the American Century Investments organization. Any such opinions are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and American Century Investments disclaims any responsibility to update such opinions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice and, because investment decisions made by American Century Investments funds are based on numerous factors, may not be relied upon as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any American Century Investments fund. Security examples are used for representational purposes only and are not intended as recommendations to purchase or sell securities. Performance information for comparative indices and securities is provided to American Century Investments by third party vendors. To the best of American Century Investments’ knowledge, such information is accurate at the time of printing.
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 | |
Types of Investments in Portfolio | % of net assets |
Corporate Bonds | 94.6% |
Bank Loan Obligations | 1.4% |
Asset-Backed Securities | 0.1% |
Sovereign Governments and Agencies | 0.1% |
Temporary Cash Investments | 2.3% |
Other Assets and Liabilities | 1.5% |
Fund shareholders may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemption/exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing cost of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017 (except as noted).
Actual Expenses
The table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses for each class. You may use the information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return of a fund’s share class. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,022.50(2) | $3.22(3) | 0.86% |
G Class | $1,000 | $1,024.40(2) | $1.24(3) | 0.33% |
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,020.76(4) | $4.36(4) | 0.86% |
G Class | $1,000 | $1,023.41(4) | $1.67(4) | 0.33% |
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(1) | Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183, the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365, to reflect the one-half year period. Annualized expense ratio reflects actual expenses, including any applicable fee waivers or expense reimbursements and excluding any acquired fund fees and expenses. |
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(2) | Ending account value based on actual return from May 19, 2017 (fund inception) through September 30, 2017. |
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(3) | Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 135, the number of days in the period from May 19, 2017 (fund inception) through September 30, 2017, divided by 365, to reflect the period. Had the class been available for the full period, the expenses paid during the period would have been higher. |
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(4) | Ending account value and expenses paid during the period assumes the class had been available throughout the entire period and are calculated using the class’s annualized expense ratio listed in the table above. |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
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| Principal Amount | Value |
CORPORATE BONDS — 94.6% | | |
Aerospace and Defense — 1.0% | | |
Bombardier, Inc., 4.75%, 4/15/19(1) | $ | 705,000 |
| $ | 719,544 |
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Bombardier, Inc., 5.75%, 3/15/22(1) | 1,085,000 |
| 1,057,875 |
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Bombardier, Inc., 6.00%, 10/15/22(1) | 480,000 |
| 468,600 |
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Bombardier, Inc., 7.50%, 3/15/25(1) | 895,000 |
| 897,238 |
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KLX, Inc., 5.875%, 12/1/22(1) | 610,000 |
| 641,385 |
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TransDigm, Inc., 5.50%, 10/15/20 | 300,000 |
| 304,875 |
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TransDigm, Inc., 6.00%, 7/15/22 | 1,190,000 |
| 1,237,600 |
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TransDigm, Inc., 6.375%, 6/15/26 | 1,355,000 |
| 1,391,422 |
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Triumph Group, Inc., 4.875%, 4/1/21 | 350,000 |
| 346,010 |
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Triumph Group, Inc., 7.75%, 8/15/25(1) | 525,000 |
| 553,875 |
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Air Freight and Logistics — 0.2% | | |
XPO Logistics, Inc., 6.50%, 6/15/22(1) | 1,170,000 |
| 1,232,887 |
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Airlines — 0.5% | | |
Allegiant Travel Co., 5.50%, 7/15/19 | 1,075,000 |
| 1,115,850 |
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American Airlines Group, Inc., 4.625%, 3/1/20(1) | 975,000 |
| 1,006,687 |
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United Continental Holdings, Inc., 4.25%, 10/1/22 | 225,000 |
| 226,969 |
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United Continental Holdings, Inc., 5.00%, 2/1/24 | 1,445,000 |
| 1,482,931 |
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Auto Components — 0.6% | | |
Allison Transmission, Inc., 4.75%, 10/1/27(1) | 300,000 |
| 302,625 |
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American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc., 6.25%, 3/15/21 | 360,000 |
| 371,358 |
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American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc., 6.625%, 10/15/22 | 960,000 |
| 994,162 |
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Delphi Jersey Holdings plc, 5.00%, 10/1/25(1) | 525,000 |
| 535,500 |
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Tenneco, Inc., 5.00%, 7/15/26 | 1,225,000 |
| 1,258,687 |
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ZF North America Capital, Inc., 4.50%, 4/29/22(1) | 685,000 |
| 722,675 |
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Automobiles — 0.3% | | |
Ally Financial, Inc., 3.75%, 11/18/19 | 1,025,000 |
| 1,050,112 |
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Ally Financial, Inc., 4.125%, 3/30/20 | 600,000 |
| 619,500 |
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General Motors Financial Co., Inc., VRN, 5.75%, 9/30/27(7) | 225,000 |
| 233,719 |
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Mclaren Finance plc, 5.75%, 8/1/22(1) | 400,000 |
| 413,200 |
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Tesla, Inc., 5.30%, 8/15/25(1) | 75,000 |
| 73,429 |
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Banks — 0.5% | | |
Barclays Bank plc, 7.625%, 11/21/22 | 830,000 |
| 955,019 |
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Lloyds Banking Group plc, VRN, 6.66%, 5/21/37(1)(7) | 1,985,000 |
| 2,277,787 |
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Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc, 6.125%, 12/15/22 | 340,000 |
| 375,082 |
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Biotechnology — 0.2% | | |
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 7.875%, 9/1/23(1) | 1,360,000 |
| 1,383,800 |
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Concordia International Corp., 9.50%, 10/21/22(1) | $ | 590,000 |
| $ | 106,200 |
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Concordia International Corp., 7.00%, 4/15/23(1) | 890,000 |
| 149,075 |
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Capital Markets — 0.1% | | |
NFP Corp., 6.875%, 7/15/25(1) | 825,000 |
| 839,438 |
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Chemicals — 2.0% | | |
Blue Cube Spinco, Inc., 9.75%, 10/15/23 | 835,000 |
| 1,018,700 |
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Chemours Co. (The), 6.625%, 5/15/23 | 900,000 |
| 961,875 |
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Consolidated Energy Finance SA, 6.75%, 10/15/19(1) | 1,700,000 |
| 1,731,875 |
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CVR Partners LP / CVR Nitrogen Finance Corp., 9.25%, 6/15/23(1) | 150,000 |
| 160,313 |
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Hexion, Inc., 6.625%, 4/15/20 | 1,045,000 |
| 940,500 |
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Hexion, Inc., 10.00%, 4/15/20 | 400,000 |
| 385,000 |
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Hexion, Inc., 10.375%, 2/1/22(1) | 1,700,000 |
| 1,640,500 |
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Hexion, Inc., 13.75%, 2/1/22(1) | 1,350,000 |
| 1,113,750 |
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INEOS Group Holdings SA, 5.625%, 8/1/24(1) | 1,625,000 |
| 1,692,031 |
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NOVA Chemicals Corp., 5.25%, 6/1/27(1) | 1,700,000 |
| 1,721,250 |
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Platform Specialty Products Corp., 10.375%, 5/1/21(1) | 180,000 |
| 196,650 |
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Platform Specialty Products Corp., 6.50%, 2/1/22(1) | 505,000 |
| 524,569 |
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SPCM SA, 4.875%, 9/15/25(1) | 300,000 |
| 311,250 |
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TPC Group, Inc., 8.75%, 12/15/20(1) | 925,000 |
| 901,875 |
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Trinseo Materials Operating SCA / Trinseo Materials Finance, Inc., 5.375%, 9/1/25(1) | 625,000 |
| 644,531 |
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Tronox Finance plc, 5.75%, 10/1/25(1) | 375,000 |
| 385,312 |
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Venator Finance S.a.r.l. / Venator Materials LLC, 5.75%, 7/15/25(1) | 275,000 |
| 286,688 |
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Commercial Services and Supplies — 1.7% | | |
ADT Corp. (The), 5.25%, 3/15/20 | 775,000 |
| 822,469 |
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Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services, Inc., 8.50%, 7/15/25(1) | 650,000 |
| 705,250 |
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Covanta Holding Corp., 5.875%, 3/1/24 | 2,265,000 |
| 2,253,675 |
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CSVC Acquisition Corp., 7.75%, 6/15/25(1) | 1,350,000 |
| 1,326,375 |
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Envision Healthcare Corp., 5.125%, 7/1/22(1) | 1,630,000 |
| 1,699,275 |
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GW Honos Security Corp., 8.75%, 5/15/25(1) | 775,000 |
| 828,281 |
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Iron Mountain, Inc., 5.75%, 8/15/24 | 2,055,000 |
| 2,129,494 |
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KAR Auction Services, Inc., 5.125%, 6/1/25(1) | 300,000 |
| 312,750 |
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Prime Security Services Borrower LLC / Prime Finance, Inc., 9.25%, 5/15/23(1) | 1,370,000 |
| 1,515,302 |
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TMS International Corp., 7.25%, 8/15/25(1) | 375,000 |
| 384,375 |
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Wrangler Buyer Corp., 6.00%, 10/1/25(1) | 250,000 |
| 255,625 |
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Communications Equipment — 1.3% | | |
Acosta, Inc., 7.75%, 10/1/22(1) | 1,175,000 |
| 851,875 |
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Avaya, Inc., 7.00%, 4/1/19(1)(2)(3) | 1,925,000 |
| 1,636,250 |
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CommScope Technologies LLC, 5.00%, 3/15/27(1) | 745,000 |
| 748,725 |
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CommScope, Inc., 5.00%, 6/15/21(1) | 475,000 |
| 488,656 |
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IHS Netherlands Holdco BV, 9.50%, 10/27/21(1) | 795,000 |
| 835,023 |
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Nokia Oyj, 3.375%, 6/12/22 | 225,000 |
| 227,531 |
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ViaSat, Inc., 5.625%, 9/15/25(1) | 100,000 |
| 101,130 |
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Zayo Group LLC / Zayo Capital, Inc., 6.00%, 4/1/23 | 2,070,000 |
| 2,201,342 |
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Zayo Group LLC / Zayo Capital, Inc., 5.75%, 1/15/27(1) | $ | 2,275,000 |
| $ | 2,417,187 |
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Construction and Engineering — 0.2% | | |
SBA Communications Corp., 4.875%, 7/15/22 | 1,085,000 |
| 1,122,975 |
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Construction Materials — 1.1% | | |
Airxcel, Inc., 8.50%, 2/15/22(1) | 300,000 |
| 318,780 |
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Builders FirstSource, Inc., 10.75%, 8/15/23(1) | 730,000 |
| 835,850 |
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Builders FirstSource, Inc., 5.625%, 9/1/24(1) | 490,000 |
| 520,013 |
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Ply Gem Industries, Inc., 6.50%, 2/1/22 | 1,915,000 |
| 2,004,143 |
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Standard Industries, Inc., 5.125%, 2/15/21(1) | 75,000 |
| 77,531 |
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Standard Industries, Inc., 6.00%, 10/15/25(1) | 975,000 |
| 1,068,561 |
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Summit Materials LLC / Summit Materials Finance Corp., 5.125%, 6/1/25(1) | 275,000 |
| 284,048 |
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US Concrete, Inc., 6.375%, 6/1/24 | 1,950,000 |
| 2,110,875 |
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USG Corp., 5.50%, 3/1/25(1) | 735,000 |
| 789,206 |
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| | 8,009,007 |
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Consumer Discretionary — 0.1% | | |
CRC Escrow Issuer LLC Co., 5.25%, 10/15/25(1)(4) | 675,000 |
| 676,688 |
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Consumer Finance — 3.3% | | |
ASP AMC Merger Sub, Inc., 8.00%, 5/15/25(1) | 700,000 |
| 677,250 |
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CIT Group, Inc., 5.50%, 2/15/19(1) | 1,415,000 |
| 1,482,212 |
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CIT Group, Inc., 3.875%, 2/19/19 | 1,670,000 |
| 1,705,487 |
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CIT Group, Inc., 5.00%, 8/15/22 | 1,655,000 |
| 1,795,178 |
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CIT Group, Inc., 5.00%, 8/1/23 | 900,000 |
| 972,000 |
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GLP Capital LP / GLP Financing II, Inc., 4.875%, 11/1/20 | 575,000 |
| 610,219 |
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GLP Capital LP / GLP Financing II, Inc., 5.375%, 11/1/23 | 955,000 |
| 1,049,306 |
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GLP Capital LP / GLP Financing II, Inc., 5.375%, 4/15/26 | 660,000 |
| 721,875 |
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Harland Clarke Holdings Corp., 9.25%, 3/1/21(1) | 1,785,000 |
| 1,851,937 |
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IHS Markit Ltd., 4.75%, 2/15/25(1) | 360,000 |
| 386,100 |
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Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP / Ladder Capital Finance Corp., 5.875%, 8/1/21(1) | 375,000 |
| 384,844 |
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Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP / Ladder Capital Finance Corp., 5.25%, 3/15/22(1) | 142,000 |
| 146,615 |
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Navient Corp., 5.00%, 10/26/20 | 990,000 |
| 1,020,938 |
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Navient Corp., 5.875%, 3/25/21 | 50,000 |
| 52,813 |
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Navient Corp., 5.50%, 1/25/23 | 2,345,000 |
| 2,383,106 |
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Navient Corp., 6.75%, 6/25/25 | 2,550,000 |
| 2,658,375 |
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Navient Corp., MTN, 8.45%, 6/15/18 | 50,000 |
| 52,225 |
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Navient Corp., MTN, 5.50%, 1/15/19 | 1,000,000 |
| 1,035,880 |
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Navient Corp., MTN, 6.125%, 3/25/24 | 360,000 |
| 372,960 |
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OneMain Financial Holdings LLC, 6.75%, 12/15/19(1) | 1,620,000 |
| 1,684,800 |
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Park Aerospace Holdings Ltd., 5.25%, 8/15/22(1) | 1,190,000 |
| 1,240,724 |
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Park Aerospace Holdings Ltd., 5.50%, 2/15/24(1) | 300,000 |
| 315,750 |
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Springleaf Finance Corp., MTN, 6.90%, 12/15/17 | 1,625,000 |
| 1,639,219 |
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Containers and Packaging — 2.2% | | |
ARD Finance SA (Toggle PIK), 7.125%, 9/15/23 | 2,220,000 |
| 2,375,400 |
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Ardagh Packaging Finance plc / Ardagh Holdings USA, Inc., 7.25%, 5/15/24(1) | 2,165,000 |
| 2,382,842 |
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Ardagh Packaging Finance plc / Ardagh Holdings USA, Inc., 6.00%, 2/15/25(1) | $ | 1,085,000 |
| $ | 1,151,456 |
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BWAY Holding Co., 5.50%, 4/15/24(1) | 850,000 |
| 889,313 |
|
BWAY Holding Co., 7.25%, 4/15/25(1) | 1,150,000 |
| 1,187,375 |
|
Flex Acquisition Co., Inc., 6.875%, 1/15/25(1) | 225,000 |
| 234,000 |
|
Multi-Color Corp., 6.125%, 12/1/22(1) | 200,000 |
| 210,800 |
|
Novelis Corp., 6.25%, 8/15/24(1) | 685,000 |
| 715,962 |
|
Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc., 5.875%, 8/15/23(1) | 625,000 |
| 691,797 |
|
Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC / Reynolds Group Issuer Lu, 5.75%, 10/15/20 | 1,085,000 |
| 1,105,398 |
|
Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC / Reynolds Group Issuer Lu, 6.875%, 2/15/21 | 524,990 |
| 538,771 |
|
Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC / Reynolds Group Issuer Lu, 5.125%, 7/15/23(1) | 1,010,000 |
| 1,055,299 |
|
Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC / Reynolds Group Issuer Lu, 7.00%, 7/15/24(1) | 2,165,000 |
| 2,309,784 |
|
Sealed Air Corp., 5.125%, 12/1/24(1) | 1,410,000 |
| 1,524,562 |
|
| | 16,372,759 |
|
Diversified Consumer Services — 0.2% | | |
Service Corp., International / US, 5.375%, 1/15/22 | 720,000 |
| 742,500 |
|
Service Corp., International / US, 5.375%, 5/15/24 | 360,000 |
| 383,850 |
|
| | 1,126,350 |
|
Diversified Financial Services — 4.2% | | |
Ally Financial, Inc., 4.75%, 9/10/18 | 865,000 |
| 886,279 |
|
Ally Financial, Inc., 3.50%, 1/27/19 | 1,410,000 |
| 1,434,675 |
|
Ally Financial, Inc., 4.125%, 2/13/22 | 1,445,000 |
| 1,496,442 |
|
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 6.25%, 9/5/24(7) | 2,600,000 |
| 2,869,750 |
|
Barclays plc, VRN, 8.25%, 12/15/18(7) | 600,000 |
| 635,055 |
|
Citigroup, Inc., VRN, 6.25%, 8/15/26(7) | 2,175,000 |
| 2,449,594 |
|
CSTN Merger Sub, Inc., 6.75%, 8/15/24(1) | 375,000 |
| 374,531 |
|
Exela Intermediate LLC / Exela Finance, Inc., 10.00%, 7/15/23(1) | 1,775,000 |
| 1,752,812 |
|
Fly Leasing Ltd., 5.25%, 10/15/24(4) | 400,000 |
| 400,000 |
|
HUB International Ltd., 7.875%, 10/1/21(1) | 1,065,000 |
| 1,110,262 |
|
Icahn Enterprises LP / Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp., 6.00%, 8/1/20 | 3,355,000 |
| 3,464,289 |
|
Icahn Enterprises LP / Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp., 5.875%, 2/1/22 | 1,055,000 |
| 1,091,925 |
|
Icahn Enterprises LP / Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp., 6.25%, 2/1/22 | 655,000 |
| 684,475 |
|
Intelsat Connect Finance SA, 12.50%, 4/1/22(1) | 1,325,000 |
| 1,302,641 |
|
Jefferies Finance LLC / JFIN Co-Issuer Corp., 7.375%, 4/1/20(1) | 1,310,000 |
| 1,355,850 |
|
Jefferies Finance LLC / JFIN Co-Issuer Corp., 7.25%, 8/15/24(1) | 800,000 |
| 804,000 |
|
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 7.90%, 4/30/18(7) | 1,375,000 |
| 1,417,969 |
|
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 6.10%, 10/1/24(7) | 2,600,000 |
| 2,872,974 |
|
Nationstar Mortgage LLC / Nationstar Capital Corp., 9.625%, 5/1/19 | 975,000 |
| 1,005,713 |
|
Nationstar Mortgage LLC / Nationstar Capital Corp., 7.875%, 10/1/20 | 375,000 |
| 383,672 |
|
Nationstar Mortgage LLC / Nationstar Capital Corp., 6.50%, 7/1/21 | 1,000,000 |
| 1,023,125 |
|
Tempo Acquisition LLC / Tempo Acquisition Finance Corp., 6.75%, 6/1/25(1) | 150,000 |
| 151,875 |
|
VFH Parent LLC / Orchestra Co-Issuer, Inc., 6.75%, 6/15/22(1) | 625,000 |
| 652,344 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Werner FinCo LP / Werner FinCo, Inc., 8.75%, 7/15/25(1) | $ | 1,050,000 |
| $ | 1,065,750 |
|
| | 30,686,002 |
|
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 4.7% | | |
CenturyLink, Inc., 5.625%, 4/1/20 | 2,470,000 |
| 2,586,584 |
|
CenturyLink, Inc., 5.80%, 3/15/22 | 1,075,000 |
| 1,075,000 |
|
Frontier Communications Corp., 7.125%, 3/15/19 | 1,280,000 |
| 1,270,400 |
|
Frontier Communications Corp., 8.50%, 4/15/20 | 290,000 |
| 282,025 |
|
Frontier Communications Corp., 10.50%, 9/15/22 | 4,650,000 |
| 4,068,750 |
|
Frontier Communications Corp., 6.875%, 1/15/25 | 1,170,000 |
| 880,425 |
|
Frontier Communications Corp., 11.00%, 9/15/25 | 375,000 |
| 320,625 |
|
Hughes Satellite Systems Corp., 6.50%, 6/15/19 | 650,000 |
| 693,875 |
|
Hughes Satellite Systems Corp., 5.25%, 8/1/26 | 1,245,000 |
| 1,299,469 |
|
Inmarsat Finance plc, 4.875%, 5/15/22(1) | 455,000 |
| 466,375 |
|
Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA, 7.25%, 10/15/20 | 2,710,000 |
| 2,621,925 |
|
Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA, 7.50%, 4/1/21 | 800,000 |
| 762,000 |
|
Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA, 9.75%, 7/15/25(1) | 2,050,000 |
| 2,075,625 |
|
Intelsat Luxembourg SA, 7.75%, 6/1/21 | 750,000 |
| 487,500 |
|
Level 3 Financing, Inc., 6.125%, 1/15/21 | 450,000 |
| 461,183 |
|
Level 3 Financing, Inc., 5.375%, 8/15/22 | 1,675,000 |
| 1,729,119 |
|
Level 3 Financing, Inc., 5.375%, 5/1/25 | 475,000 |
| 489,547 |
|
SoftBank Group Corp., 4.50%, 4/15/20(1) | 2,955,000 |
| 3,055,972 |
|
Sprint Capital Corp., 6.90%, 5/1/19 | 2,240,000 |
| 2,394,000 |
|
Sprint Capital Corp., 6.875%, 11/15/28 | 245,000 |
| 275,013 |
|
Sprint Capital Corp., 8.75%, 3/15/32 | 2,445,000 |
| 3,132,656 |
|
Telecom Italia Capital SA, 6.375%, 11/15/33 | 2,590,000 |
| 2,994,687 |
|
Windstream Services LLC, 7.75%, 10/15/20 | 865,000 |
| 696,325 |
|
Windstream Services LLC, 7.75%, 10/1/21 | 435,000 |
| 326,250 |
|
Windstream Services LLC, 6.375%, 8/1/23 | 200,000 |
| 142,500 |
|
| | 34,587,830 |
|
Electric Utilities — 0.1% | | |
NextEra Energy Operating Partners LP, 4.25%, 9/15/24(1) | 450,000 |
| 460,688 |
|
NextEra Energy Operating Partners LP, 4.50%, 9/15/27(1) | 125,000 |
| 127,656 |
|
| | 588,344 |
|
Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components — 0.3% | | |
Sanmina Corp., 4.375%, 6/1/19(1) | 1,775,000 |
| 1,826,031 |
|
Zebra Technologies Corp., 7.25%, 10/15/22 | 271,000 |
| 287,430 |
|
| | 2,113,461 |
|
Energy Equipment and Services — 2.3% | | |
Calfrac Holdings LP, 7.50%, 12/1/20(1) | 1,775,000 |
| 1,715,094 |
|
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc., 7.875%, 8/15/25 | 475,000 |
| 504,094 |
|
Ensco plc, 4.70%, 3/15/21 | 360,000 |
| 351,000 |
|
Ensco plc, 8.00%, 1/31/24 | 1,275,000 |
| 1,259,062 |
|
FTS International, Inc., 6.25%, 5/1/22 | 1,010,000 |
| 929,200 |
|
Jonah Energy LLC / Jonah Energy Finance Corp., 7.25%, 10/15/25(1)(4) | 1,100,000 |
| 1,109,625 |
|
Nabors Industries, Inc., 5.50%, 1/15/23 | 100,000 |
| 98,500 |
|
Noble Holding International Ltd., 7.75%, 1/15/24 | 1,680,000 |
| 1,499,400 |
|
Precision Drilling Corp., 5.25%, 11/15/24 | 975,000 |
| 901,875 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
SESI LLC, 7.75%, 9/15/24(1) | $ | 775,000 |
| $ | 804,063 |
|
Transocean, Inc., 6.00%, 3/15/18 | 146,000 |
| 148,555 |
|
Transocean, Inc., 9.00%, 7/15/23(1) | 2,905,000 |
| 3,144,662 |
|
Transocean, Inc., 7.50%, 4/15/31 | 250,000 |
| 228,750 |
|
Weatherford International Ltd., 7.75%, 6/15/21 | 1,010,000 |
| 1,054,187 |
|
Weatherford International Ltd., 4.50%, 4/15/22 | 2,175,000 |
| 2,033,625 |
|
Weatherford International Ltd., 9.875%, 2/15/24(1) | 675,000 |
| 745,875 |
|
| | 16,527,567 |
|
Engineering and Construction — 0.1% | | |
Weekley Homes LLC / Weekley Finance Corp., 6.625%, 8/15/25(1) | 625,000 |
| 607,813 |
|
Entertainment† | | |
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., 5.875%, 11/1/24(1) | 250,000 |
| 263,750 |
|
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 0.9% | | |
CoreCivic, Inc., 4.125%, 4/1/20 | 450,000 |
| 463,500 |
|
Equinix, Inc., 5.375%, 4/1/23 | 1,485,000 |
| 1,553,013 |
|
MGM Growth Properties Operating Partnership LP / MGP Finance Co-Issuer, Inc., 5.625%, 5/1/24 | 1,225,000 |
| 1,333,511 |
|
MPT Operating Partnership LP / MPT Finance Corp., 5.00%, 10/15/27 | 50,000 |
| 51,375 |
|
RHP Hotel Properties LP / RHP Finance Corp., 5.00%, 4/15/21 | 720,000 |
| 739,800 |
|
Uniti Group LP / Uniti Group Finance, Inc. / CSL Capital LLC, 8.25%, 10/15/23 | 550,000 |
| 488,125 |
|
Uniti Group LP / Uniti Group Finance, Inc. / CSL Capital LLC, 7.125%, 12/15/24(1) | 1,990,000 |
| 1,690,256 |
|
| | 6,319,580 |
|
Financial Services — 0.5% | | |
Solera LLC / Solera Finance, Inc., 10.50%, 3/1/24(1) | 3,380,000 |
| 3,864,861 |
|
Food and Staples Retailing — 0.8% | | |
99 Cents Only Stores LLC, 11.00%, 12/15/19 | 375,000 |
| 316,875 |
|
Albertsons Cos. LLC / Safeway, Inc. / New Albertson's, Inc. / Albertson's LLC, 6.625%, 6/15/24 | 1,700,000 |
| 1,591,625 |
|
Albertsons Cos. LLC / Safeway, Inc. / New Albertson's, Inc. / Albertson's LLC, 5.75%, 3/15/25 | 350,000 |
| 309,750 |
|
Horizon Pharma, Inc., 6.625%, 5/1/23 | 1,070,000 |
| 1,048,600 |
|
Rite Aid Corp., 6.75%, 6/15/21 | 350,000 |
| 363,563 |
|
Rite Aid Corp., 6.125%, 4/1/23(1) | 1,000,000 |
| 976,250 |
|
Rite Aid Corp., 7.70%, 2/15/27 | 325,000 |
| 288,844 |
|
SUPERVALU, Inc., 6.75%, 6/1/21 | 645,000 |
| 614,362 |
|
| | 5,509,869 |
|
Food Products — 1.8% | | |
B&G Foods, Inc., 5.25%, 4/1/25 | 1,190,000 |
| 1,216,775 |
|
JBS USA LUX SA / JBS USA Finance, Inc., 8.25%, 2/1/20(1) | 685,000 |
| 695,275 |
|
JBS USA LUX SA / JBS USA Finance, Inc., 7.25%, 6/1/21(1) | 540,000 |
| 553,500 |
|
JBS USA LUX SA / JBS USA Finance, Inc., 5.875%, 7/15/24(1) | 730,000 |
| 735,475 |
|
JBS USA LUX SA / JBS USA Finance, Inc., 5.75%, 6/15/25(1) | 1,065,000 |
| 1,066,331 |
|
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc., 4.625%, 11/1/24(1) | 1,190,000 |
| 1,246,525 |
|
Pilgrim's Pride Corp., 5.75%, 3/15/25(1) | 2,855,000 |
| 2,954,925 |
|
Pilgrim's Pride Corp., 5.875%, 9/30/27(1) | 475,000 |
| 488,063 |
|
Pinnacle Foods Finance LLC / Pinnacle Foods Finance Corp., 4.875%, 5/1/21 | 830,000 |
| 852,825 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Post Holdings, Inc., 5.00%, 8/15/26(1) | $ | 2,245,000 |
| $ | 2,246,403 |
|
Post Holdings, Inc., 5.75%, 3/1/27(1) | 975,000 |
| 1,009,125 |
|
| | 13,065,222 |
|
Gas Utilities — 3.6% | | |
American Midstream Partners LP / American Midstream Finance Corp., 8.50%, 12/15/21(1) | 350,000 |
| 363,125 |
|
Andeavor Logistics LP / Tesoro Logistics Finance Corp., 5.50%, 10/15/19 | 1,145,000 |
| 1,210,837 |
|
Antero Midstream Partners LP / Antero Midstream Finance Corp., 5.375%, 9/15/24 | 550,000 |
| 572,000 |
|
Blue Racer Midstream LLC / Blue Racer Finance Corp., 6.125%, 11/15/22(1) | 600,000 |
| 625,500 |
|
Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings LLC, 7.00%, 6/30/24 | 630,000 |
| 718,987 |
|
Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings LLC, 5.875%, 3/31/25 | 1,265,000 |
| 1,366,200 |
|
Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings LLC, 5.125%, 6/30/27(1) | 445,000 |
| 460,575 |
|
Cheniere Energy Partners LP, 5.25%, 10/1/25(1) | 675,000 |
| 691,875 |
|
Crestwood Midstream Partners LP / Crestwood Midstream Finance Corp., 6.25%, 4/1/23 | 795,000 |
| 823,819 |
|
Crestwood Midstream Partners LP / Crestwood Midstream Finance Corp., 5.75%, 4/1/25 | 1,190,000 |
| 1,219,750 |
|
Energy Transfer Equity LP, 7.50%, 10/15/20 | 1,375,000 |
| 1,555,469 |
|
Energy Transfer Equity LP, 5.875%, 1/15/24 | 650,000 |
| 701,187 |
|
Genesis Energy LP / Genesis Energy Finance Corp., 6.75%, 8/1/22 | 615,000 |
| 631,913 |
|
Genesis Energy LP / Genesis Energy Finance Corp., 5.625%, 6/15/24 | 2,355,000 |
| 2,296,125 |
|
Genesis Energy LP / Genesis Energy Finance Corp., 6.50%, 10/1/25 | 450,000 |
| 447,188 |
|
Holly Energy Partners LP / Holly Energy Finance Corp., 6.00%, 8/1/24(1) | 125,000 |
| 131,719 |
|
MPLX LP, 4.875%, 12/1/24 | 640,000 |
| 690,705 |
|
NGPL PipeCo LLC, 4.375%, 8/15/22(1) | 800,000 |
| 832,000 |
|
NGPL PipeCo LLC, 4.875%, 8/15/27(1) | 175,000 |
| 183,811 |
|
NuStar Logistics LP, 4.75%, 2/1/22 | 395,000 |
| 400,925 |
|
Rockies Express Pipeline LLC, 5.625%, 4/15/20(1) | 2,115,000 |
| 2,233,969 |
|
SemGroup Corp., 7.25%, 3/15/26(1) | 625,000 |
| 631,250 |
|
SemGroup Corp. / Rose Rock Finance Corp., 5.625%, 7/15/22 | 600,000 |
| 594,000 |
|
Summit Midstream Holdings LLC / Summit Midstream Finance Corp., 5.50%, 8/15/22 | 1,350,000 |
| 1,363,500 |
|
Targa Resources Partners LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 4.25%, 11/15/23 | 1,215,000 |
| 1,210,444 |
|
Targa Resources Partners LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 5.125%, 2/1/25 | 1,205,000 |
| 1,245,307 |
|
Williams Cos., Inc. (The), 4.55%, 6/24/24 | 3,120,000 |
| 3,244,800 |
|
| | 26,446,980 |
|
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 0.6% | | |
Alere, Inc., 6.50%, 6/15/20 | 900,000 |
| 918,000 |
|
Alere, Inc., 6.375%, 7/1/23(1) | 420,000 |
| 452,550 |
|
DJO Finco, Inc. / DJO Finance LLC / DJO Finance Corp., 8.125%, 6/15/21(1) | 615,000 |
| 591,938 |
|
Mallinckrodt International Finance SA / Mallinckrodt CB LLC, 5.75%, 8/1/22(1) | 630,000 |
| 618,975 |
|
Mallinckrodt International Finance SA / Mallinckrodt CB LLC, 5.625%, 10/15/23(1) | 355,000 |
| 332,369 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. / Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics SA, 6.625%, 5/15/22(1) | $ | 250,000 |
| $ | 246,250 |
|
Universal Hospital Services, Inc., 7.625%, 8/15/20 | 1,075,000 |
| 1,093,812 |
|
| | 4,253,894 |
|
Health Care Providers and Services — 5.0% | | |
Centene Corp., 5.625%, 2/15/21 | 1,445,000 |
| 1,506,701 |
|
Centene Corp., 6.125%, 2/15/24 | 1,445,000 |
| 1,566,019 |
|
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc., 8.00%, 11/15/19 | 1,035,000 |
| 1,011,712 |
|
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc., 7.125%, 7/15/20 | 1,515,000 |
| 1,372,969 |
|
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc., 5.125%, 8/1/21 | 705,000 |
| 697,950 |
|
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc., 6.875%, 2/1/22 | 520,000 |
| 410,150 |
|
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc., 6.25%, 3/31/23 | 1,875,000 |
| 1,858,594 |
|
DaVita, Inc., 5.75%, 8/15/22 | 1,625,000 |
| 1,666,641 |
|
DaVita, Inc., 5.125%, 7/15/24 | 1,375,000 |
| 1,371,562 |
|
Envision Healthcare Corp., 5.625%, 7/15/22 | 1,720,000 |
| 1,799,550 |
|
HCA, Inc., 4.25%, 10/15/19 | 360,000 |
| 373,500 |
|
HCA, Inc., 6.50%, 2/15/20 | 2,100,000 |
| 2,291,625 |
|
HCA, Inc., 7.50%, 2/15/22 | 1,625,000 |
| 1,868,246 |
|
HCA, Inc., 5.875%, 3/15/22 | 360,000 |
| 399,600 |
|
HCA, Inc., 4.75%, 5/1/23 | 1,445,000 |
| 1,533,506 |
|
HCA, Inc., 5.375%, 2/1/25 | 1,805,000 |
| 1,906,531 |
|
HCA, Inc., 7.69%, 6/15/25 | 1,730,000 |
| 2,019,775 |
|
HealthSouth Corp., 5.75%, 11/1/24 | 715,000 |
| 735,646 |
|
IASIS Healthcare LLC / IASIS Capital Corp., 8.375%, 5/15/19 | 2,490,000 |
| 2,500,894 |
|
Kindred Healthcare, Inc., 8.00%, 1/15/20 | 1,280,000 |
| 1,263,603 |
|
Kindred Healthcare, Inc., 6.375%, 4/15/22 | 520,000 |
| 473,200 |
|
Kindred Healthcare, Inc., 8.75%, 1/15/23 | 200,000 |
| 187,480 |
|
LifePoint Health, Inc., 5.50%, 12/1/21 | 720,000 |
| 744,750 |
|
Select Medical Corp., 6.375%, 6/1/21 | 925,000 |
| 957,375 |
|
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.00%, 10/1/20 | 1,515,000 |
| 1,618,338 |
|
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 8.125%, 4/1/22 | 1,915,000 |
| 1,953,300 |
|
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.75%, 6/15/23 | 1,355,000 |
| 1,302,494 |
|
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 4.625%, 7/15/24(1) | 956,000 |
| 947,635 |
|
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 7.00%, 8/1/25(1) | 575,000 |
| 541,938 |
|
| | 36,881,284 |
|
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 5.9% | | |
1011778 BC ULC / New Red Finance, Inc., 6.00%, 4/1/22(1) | 829,000 |
| 855,632 |
|
1011778 BC ULC / New Red Finance, Inc., 5.00%, 10/15/25(1) | 750,000 |
| 766,875 |
|
1011778 BC ULC / New Red Finance, Inc., 5.00%, 10/15/25(1)(4) | 1,650,000 |
| 1,687,125 |
|
Aramark Services, Inc., 5.125%, 1/15/24 | 930,000 |
| 989,287 |
|
Boyd Gaming Corp., 6.875%, 5/15/23 | 1,260,000 |
| 1,352,144 |
|
Boyd Gaming Corp., 6.375%, 4/1/26 | 700,000 |
| 765,625 |
|
Caesars Entertainment Resort Properties LLC / Caesars Entertainment Resort Properties Finance, Inc., 8.00%, 10/1/20 | 900,000 |
| 922,500 |
|
Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc., 8.00%, 5/1/22(1) | 75,000 |
| 80,063 |
|
Eldorado Resorts, Inc., 7.00%, 8/1/23 | 1,565,000 |
| 1,699,981 |
|
Eldorado Resorts, Inc., 6.00%, 4/1/25 | 625,000 |
| 659,500 |
|
FelCor Lodging LP, 5.625%, 3/1/23 | 560,000 |
| 583,100 |
|
Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Ltd., 8.25%, 3/1/24(1) | 825,000 |
| 868,312 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Golden Nugget, Inc., 8.50%, 12/1/21(1) | $ | 1,940,000 |
| $ | 2,045,633 |
|
Golden Nugget, Inc., 8.75%, 10/1/25(1) | 1,100,000 |
| 1,122,000 |
|
Hilton Worldwide Finance LLC / Hilton Worldwide Finance Corp., 4.625%, 4/1/25 | 1,135,000 |
| 1,171,887 |
|
Jack Ohio Finance LLC / Jack Ohio Finance 1 Corp., 6.75%, 11/15/21(1) | 1,190,000 |
| 1,250,987 |
|
Landry's, Inc., 6.75%, 10/15/24(1) | 1,725,000 |
| 1,748,719 |
|
LTF Merger Sub, Inc., 8.50%, 6/15/23(1) | 1,400,000 |
| 1,494,500 |
|
Melco Resorts Finance Ltd., 4.875%, 6/6/25(1) | 200,000 |
| 201,403 |
|
MGM Resorts International, 8.625%, 2/1/19 | 765,000 |
| 828,113 |
|
MGM Resorts International, 5.25%, 3/31/20 | 1,660,000 |
| 1,761,675 |
|
MGM Resorts International, 7.75%, 3/15/22 | 180,000 |
| 210,600 |
|
MGM Resorts International, 6.00%, 3/15/23 | 900,000 |
| 994,500 |
|
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, 7.875%, 10/15/24(1) | 1,975,000 |
| 2,118,187 |
|
Nathan's Famous, Inc., 10.00%, 3/15/20(1) | 550,000 |
| 576,813 |
|
NCL Corp. Ltd., 4.625%, 11/15/20(1) | 1,375,000 |
| 1,412,812 |
|
Penn National Gaming, Inc., 5.625%, 1/15/27(1) | 2,550,000 |
| 2,652,000 |
|
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc., 5.625%, 5/1/24 | 940,000 |
| 965,850 |
|
Rivers Pittsburgh Borrower, LP / Rivers Pittsburgh Finance Corp., 6.125%, 8/15/21(1) | 680,000 |
| 688,500 |
|
Scientific Games International, Inc., 6.25%, 9/1/20 | 1,410,000 |
| 1,434,675 |
|
Scientific Games International, Inc., 6.625%, 5/15/21 | 275,000 |
| 283,250 |
|
Scientific Games International, Inc., 7.00%, 1/1/22(1) | 2,530,000 |
| 2,691,287 |
|
Scientific Games International, Inc., 10.00%, 12/1/22 | 1,715,000 |
| 1,905,794 |
|
Silversea Cruise Finance Ltd., 7.25%, 2/1/25(1) | 550,000 |
| 591,250 |
|
Six Flags Entertainment Corp., 5.50%, 4/15/27(1) | 425,000 |
| 436,688 |
|
Station Casinos LLC, 7.50%, 3/1/21 | 835,000 |
| 868,400 |
|
Station Casinos LLC, 5.00%, 10/1/25(1) | 325,000 |
| 326,593 |
|
Viking Cruises Ltd., 5.875%, 9/15/27(1) | 150,000 |
| 150,893 |
|
Wynn Macau Ltd., 4.875%, 10/1/24(1) | 800,000 |
| 817,000 |
|
Wynn Macau Ltd., 5.50%, 10/1/27(1) | 800,000 |
| 813,500 |
|
| | 42,793,653 |
|
Household Durables — 2.9% | | |
Ashton Woods USA LLC / Ashton Woods Finance Co., 6.75%, 8/1/25(1) | 475,000 |
| 472,625 |
|
Beazer Homes USA, Inc., 8.75%, 3/15/22 | 795,000 |
| 882,450 |
|
Beazer Homes USA, Inc., 7.25%, 2/1/23 | 765,000 |
| 799,425 |
|
Beazer Homes USA, Inc., 6.75%, 3/15/25 | 100,000 |
| 105,810 |
|
Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc., 6.375%, 5/15/25(1) | 1,000,000 |
| 1,057,500 |
|
Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc. / Brookfield Residential US Corp., 6.125%, 7/1/22(1) | 1,235,000 |
| 1,296,750 |
|
CalAtlantic Group, Inc., 8.375%, 5/15/18 | 615,000 |
| 641,137 |
|
CalAtlantic Group, Inc., 5.375%, 10/1/22 | 360,000 |
| 393,354 |
|
CalAtlantic Group, Inc., 5.00%, 6/15/27 | 625,000 |
| 633,203 |
|
Century Communities, Inc., 6.875%, 5/15/22 | 610,000 |
| 647,210 |
|
K Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., 7.00%, 1/15/19(1) | 575,000 |
| 559,188 |
|
K Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., 10.00%, 7/15/22(1) | 100,000 |
| 104,000 |
|
KB Home, 4.75%, 5/15/19 | 360,000 |
| 372,150 |
|
KB Home, 8.00%, 3/15/20 | 360,000 |
| 406,721 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
KB Home, 7.00%, 12/15/21 | $ | 290,000 |
| $ | 326,975 |
|
Lennar Corp., 4.50%, 4/30/24 | 1,805,000 |
| 1,863,265 |
|
Mattamy Group Corp., 6.50%, 10/1/25(1) | 450,000 |
| 463,500 |
|
Meritage Homes Corp., 7.00%, 4/1/22 | 540,000 |
| 619,650 |
|
Shea Homes LP / Shea Homes Funding Corp., 5.875%, 4/1/23(1) | 920,000 |
| 949,900 |
|
Taylor Morrison Communities, Inc. / Taylor Morrison Holdings II, Inc., 5.625%, 3/1/24(1) | 2,625,000 |
| 2,743,125 |
|
Toll Brothers Finance Corp., 6.75%, 11/1/19 | 490,000 |
| 533,488 |
|
Toll Brothers Finance Corp., 4.875%, 3/15/27 | 800,000 |
| 828,080 |
|
TRI Pointe Group, Inc., 5.25%, 6/1/27 | 625,000 |
| 635,937 |
|
TRI Pointe Group, Inc. / TRI Pointe Homes, Inc., 5.875%, 6/15/24 | 2,490,000 |
| 2,676,750 |
|
William Lyon Homes, Inc., 5.875%, 1/31/25 | 1,480,000 |
| 1,520,700 |
|
| | 21,532,893 |
|
Household Products — 0.3% | | |
Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. (The), 5.25%, 12/15/26 | 325,000 |
| 343,687 |
|
Spectrum Brands, Inc., 6.625%, 11/15/22 | 1,215,000 |
| 1,269,675 |
|
Spectrum Brands, Inc., 5.75%, 7/15/25 | 845,000 |
| 904,150 |
|
| | 2,517,512 |
|
Industrial Conglomerates — 1.8% | | |
American Builders & Contractors Supply Co., Inc., 5.75%, 12/15/23(1) | 375,000 |
| 400,313 |
|
Avantor, Inc., 9.00%, 10/1/25(1)(4) | 1,050,000 |
| 1,074,937 |
|
Bombardier, Inc., 8.75%, 12/1/21(1) | 1,715,000 |
| 1,847,055 |
|
DAE Funding LLC, 4.00%, 8/1/20(1) | 725,000 |
| 741,312 |
|
DAE Funding LLC, 4.50%, 8/1/22(1) | 1,075,000 |
| 1,104,428 |
|
DAE Funding LLC, 5.00%, 8/1/24(1) | 750,000 |
| 770,625 |
|
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp., 8.00%, 5/15/22 | 375,000 |
| 390,938 |
|
Griffon Corp., 5.25%, 3/1/22(1)(4) | 925,000 |
| 938,875 |
|
Grinding Media, Inc. / Moly-Cop AltaSteel Ltd., 7.375%, 12/15/23(1) | 125,000 |
| 135,938 |
|
H&E Equipment Services, Inc., 5.625%, 9/1/25(1) | 450,000 |
| 475,875 |
|
JPW Industries Holding Corp., 9.00%, 10/1/24(1) | 400,000 |
| 411,000 |
|
Masonite International Corp., 5.625%, 3/15/23(1) | 125,000 |
| 131,444 |
|
Park Aerospace Holdings Ltd., 3.625%, 3/15/21(1) | 550,000 |
| 552,750 |
|
Park Aerospace Holdings Ltd., 4.50%, 3/15/23(1) | 275,000 |
| 275,305 |
|
Signode Industrial Group Lux SA / Signode Industrial Group US, Inc., 6.375%, 5/1/22(1) | 2,570,000 |
| 2,679,225 |
|
TTM Technologies, Inc., 5.625%, 10/1/25(1) | 475,000 |
| 481,828 |
|
Weekley Homes LLC / Weekley Finance Corp., 6.00%, 2/1/23 | 900,000 |
| 886,500 |
|
XPO Logistics, Inc., 6.125%, 9/1/23(1) | 100,000 |
| 104,750 |
|
| | 13,403,098 |
|
Insurance — 0.7% | | |
Aircastle Ltd., 6.25%, 12/1/19 | 350,000 |
| 378,437 |
|
Ardonagh Midco 3 plc, 8.625%, 7/15/23(1) | 1,600,000 |
| 1,688,000 |
|
AssuredPartners, Inc., 7.00%, 8/15/25(1) | 700,000 |
| 718,375 |
|
Fly Leasing Ltd., 6.375%, 10/15/21 | 200,000 |
| 209,750 |
|
Genworth Holdings, Inc., 7.625%, 9/24/21 | 820,000 |
| 801,960 |
|
Genworth Holdings, Inc., VRN, 3.32%, 10/16/17, resets quarterly off the 3-month LIBOR plus 2.00% | 450,000 |
| 211,500 |
|
Radian Group, Inc., 7.00%, 3/15/21 | 170,000 |
| 193,588 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Radian Group, Inc., 4.50%, 10/1/24 | $ | 625,000 |
| $ | 639,062 |
|
| | 4,840,672 |
|
Internet Software and Services — 0.4% | | |
IAC/InterActiveCorp, 4.75%, 12/15/22 | 345,000 |
| 340,688 |
|
Match Group, Inc., 6.75%, 12/15/22 | 720,000 |
| 746,100 |
|
Netflix, Inc., 5.75%, 3/1/24 | 1,445,000 |
| 1,578,662 |
|
| | 2,665,450 |
|
IT Services — 0.9% | | |
CDW LLC / CDW Finance Corp., 5.00%, 9/1/23 | 615,000 |
| 645,178 |
|
CDW LLC / CDW Finance Corp., 5.50%, 12/1/24 | 755,000 |
| 844,664 |
|
First Data Corp., 7.00%, 12/1/23(1) | 3,470,000 |
| 3,713,941 |
|
Harland Clarke Holdings Corp., 8.375%, 8/15/22(1) | 1,025,000 |
| 1,099,312 |
|
| | 6,303,095 |
|
Leisure Products — 0.1% | | |
Constellation Merger Sub, Inc., 8.50%, 9/15/25(1) | 950,000 |
| 935,750 |
|
Machinery — 1.0% | | |
BlueLine Rental Finance Corp. / BlueLine Rental LLC, 9.25%, 3/15/24(1) | 1,640,000 |
| 1,769,150 |
|
CNH Industrial Capital LLC, 3.375%, 7/15/19 | 850,000 |
| 864,875 |
|
Navistar International Corp., 8.25%, 11/1/21 | 2,040,000 |
| 2,052,801 |
|
Vertiv Intermediate Holding Corp. (Toggle PIK), 12.00%, 2/15/22(1) | 2,450,000 |
| 2,765,437 |
|
| | 7,452,263 |
|
Marine — 0.4% | | |
Martin Midstream Partners LP / Martin Midstream Finance Corp., 7.25%, 2/15/21 | 2,610,000 |
| 2,681,775 |
|
Media — 10.8% | | |
Altice Financing SA, 6.50%, 1/15/22(1) | 515,000 |
| 536,888 |
|
Altice Financing SA, 6.625%, 2/15/23(1) | 2,540,000 |
| 2,698,750 |
|
Altice Financing SA, 7.50%, 5/15/26(1) | 1,445,000 |
| 1,593,112 |
|
Altice Finco SA, 7.625%, 2/15/25(1) | 940,000 |
| 995,225 |
|
Altice Luxembourg SA, 7.75%, 5/15/22(1) | 1,610,000 |
| 1,710,625 |
|
Altice US Finance I Corp., 5.50%, 5/15/26(1) | 630,000 |
| 666,225 |
|
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., 5.75%, 6/15/25 | 355,000 |
| 350,563 |
|
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., 5.875%, 11/15/26 | 1,000,000 |
| 985,000 |
|
Cablevision SA, 6.50%, 6/15/21(1) | 795,000 |
| 850,443 |
|
Cablevision Systems Corp., 5.875%, 9/15/22 | 2,095,000 |
| 2,173,562 |
|
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.125%, 2/15/23 | 575,000 |
| 595,125 |
|
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.125%, 5/1/23(1) | 125,000 |
| 130,469 |
|
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.375%, 5/1/25(1) | 850,000 |
| 883,039 |
|
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.75%, 2/15/26(1) | 2,340,000 |
| 2,462,850 |
|
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.125%, 5/1/27(1) | 1,315,000 |
| 1,336,369 |
|
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.00%, 2/1/28(1) | 1,300,000 |
| 1,306,500 |
|
Cequel Communications Holdings I LLC / Cequel Capital Corp., 6.375%, 9/15/20(1) | 200,000 |
| 204,750 |
|
Cequel Communications Holdings I LLC / Cequel Capital Corp., 5.125%, 12/15/21(1) | 1,775,000 |
| 1,814,937 |
|
Cinemark USA, Inc., 5.125%, 12/15/22 | 435,000 |
| 448,594 |
|
Clear Channel International BV, 8.75%, 12/15/20(1) | 125,000 |
| 131,875 |
|
Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc., 7.625%, 3/15/20 | 2,110,000 |
| 2,091,200 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc., 6.50%, 11/15/22 | $ | 720,000 |
| $ | 744,469 |
|
CSC Holdings LLC, 7.625%, 7/15/18 | 865,000 |
| 900,032 |
|
CSC Holdings LLC, 10.125%, 1/15/23(1) | 675,000 |
| 780,469 |
|
CSC Holdings LLC, 6.625%, 10/15/25(1) | 440,000 |
| 482,900 |
|
CSC Holdings LLC, 5.50%, 4/15/27(1) | 1,265,000 |
| 1,318,762 |
|
Cumulus Media Holdings, Inc., 7.75%, 5/1/19 | 485,000 |
| 144,288 |
|
Digicel Ltd., 6.00%, 4/15/21(1) | 600,000 |
| 587,934 |
|
DISH DBS Corp., 4.25%, 4/1/18 | 175,000 |
| 176,750 |
|
DISH DBS Corp., 7.875%, 9/1/19 | 500,000 |
| 547,500 |
|
DISH DBS Corp., 5.125%, 5/1/20 | 1,350,000 |
| 1,418,782 |
|
DISH DBS Corp., 6.75%, 6/1/21 | 1,480,000 |
| 1,631,700 |
|
DISH DBS Corp., 5.00%, 3/15/23 | 2,295,000 |
| 2,362,416 |
|
DISH DBS Corp., 5.875%, 11/15/24 | 250,000 |
| 262,863 |
|
Embarq Corp., 8.00%, 6/1/36 | 1,800,000 |
| 1,836,000 |
|
Gray Television, Inc., 5.125%, 10/15/24(1) | 1,750,000 |
| 1,763,125 |
|
Gray Television, Inc., 5.875%, 7/15/26(1) | 450,000 |
| 464,625 |
|
GTH Finance BV, 7.25%, 4/26/23(1) | 2,020,000 |
| 2,295,498 |
|
Lamar Media Corp., 5.875%, 2/1/22 | 1,045,000 |
| 1,078,962 |
|
Lamar Media Corp., 5.00%, 5/1/23 | 1,010,000 |
| 1,051,662 |
|
Midcontinent Communications / Midcontinent Finance Corp., 6.875%, 8/15/23(1) | 275,000 |
| 297,688 |
|
Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc., 5.625%, 8/1/24(1) | 1,640,000 |
| 1,701,500 |
|
Nielsen Finance LLC / Nielsen Finance Co., 4.50%, 10/1/20 | 740,000 |
| 750,175 |
|
Nielsen Finance LLC / Nielsen Finance Co., 5.00%, 4/15/22(1) | 920,000 |
| 955,650 |
|
Qwest Corp., 6.75%, 12/1/21 | 450,000 |
| 492,397 |
|
Regal Entertainment Group, 5.75%, 3/15/22 | 900,000 |
| 931,500 |
|
RR Donnelley & Sons Co., 6.00%, 4/1/24 | 647,000 |
| 607,371 |
|
SFR Group SA, 6.00%, 5/15/22(1) | 3,245,000 |
| 3,395,081 |
|
SFR Group SA, 7.375%, 5/1/26(1) | 2,560,000 |
| 2,768,000 |
|
Sinclair Television Group, Inc., 5.375%, 4/1/21 | 720,000 |
| 739,800 |
|
Sinclair Television Group, Inc., 5.625%, 8/1/24(1) | 1,265,000 |
| 1,301,369 |
|
Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 3.875%, 8/1/22(1) | 900,000 |
| 924,930 |
|
Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 4.625%, 5/15/23(1) | 1,085,000 |
| 1,117,550 |
|
TEGNA, Inc., 5.125%, 7/15/20 | 720,000 |
| 739,800 |
|
TEGNA, Inc., 5.50%, 9/15/24(1) | 1,085,000 |
| 1,146,031 |
|
Townsquare Media, Inc., 6.50%, 4/1/23(1) | 1,250,000 |
| 1,273,437 |
|
Unitymedia GmbH, 6.125%, 1/15/25(1) | 720,000 |
| 771,300 |
|
Univision Communications, Inc., 6.75%, 9/15/22(1) | 975,000 |
| 1,014,609 |
|
Univision Communications, Inc., 5.125%, 5/15/23(1) | 720,000 |
| 736,200 |
|
UPCB Finance IV Ltd., 5.375%, 1/15/25(1) | 810,000 |
| 846,450 |
|
Videotron Ltd., 5.00%, 7/15/22 | 650,000 |
| 704,438 |
|
Virgin Media Finance plc, 5.75%, 1/15/25(1) | 1,660,000 |
| 1,724,325 |
|
Virgin Media Secured Finance plc, 5.25%, 1/15/26(1) | 1,330,000 |
| 1,389,850 |
|
Virgin Media Secured Finance plc, 5.50%, 8/15/26(1) | 1,205,000 |
| 1,272,781 |
|
Wind Acquisition Finance SA, 4.75%, 7/15/20(1) | 2,150,000 |
| 2,178,896 |
|
Wind Acquisition Finance SA, 7.375%, 4/23/21(1) | 1,315,000 |
| 1,368,422 |
|
WMG Acquisition Corp., 5.625%, 4/15/22(1) | 1,345,000 |
| 1,403,844 |
|
Ziggo Bond Finance BV, 5.875%, 1/15/25(1) | 745,000 |
| 780,388 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Ziggo Secured Finance BV, 5.50%, 1/15/27(1) | $ | 1,525,000 |
| $ | 1,566,465 |
|
| | 78,715,085 |
|
Metals and Mining — 4.5% | | |
AK Steel Corp., 7.625%, 10/1/21 | 975,000 |
| 1,018,875 |
|
Alcoa Nederland Holding BV, 6.75%, 9/30/24(1) | 1,060,000 |
| 1,179,250 |
|
Aleris International, Inc., 9.50%, 4/1/21(1) | 615,000 |
| 658,050 |
|
Allegheny Technologies, Inc., 5.95%, 1/15/21 | 1,855,000 |
| 1,901,375 |
|
ArcelorMittal, 6.00%, 3/1/21 | 1,100,000 |
| 1,212,750 |
|
ArcelorMittal, 6.125%, 6/1/25 | 1,390,000 |
| 1,605,450 |
|
ArcelorMittal, 7.25%, 3/1/41 | 1,445,000 |
| 1,717,744 |
|
Big River Steel LLC / BRS Finance Corp., 7.25%, 9/1/25(1) | 625,000 |
| 664,687 |
|
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc., 5.75%, 3/1/25(1) | 2,365,000 |
| 2,279,269 |
|
Constellium NV, 6.625%, 3/1/25(1) | 2,165,000 |
| 2,221,831 |
|
First Quantum Minerals Ltd., 7.25%, 4/1/23(1) | 1,520,000 |
| 1,569,400 |
|
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 2.30%, 11/14/17 | 1,265,000 |
| 1,265,411 |
|
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 4.00%, 11/14/21 | 400,000 |
| 404,000 |
|
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 6.75%, 2/1/22 | 125,000 |
| 130,938 |
|
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 3.55%, 3/1/22 | 2,525,000 |
| 2,492,655 |
|
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 5.40%, 11/14/34 | 2,345,000 |
| 2,251,200 |
|
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 5.45%, 3/15/43 | 500,000 |
| 469,688 |
|
Kinross Gold Corp., 5.125%, 9/1/21 | 360,000 |
| 387,900 |
|
Kinross Gold Corp., 4.50%, 7/15/27(1) | 650,000 |
| 657,312 |
|
New Gold, Inc., 6.25%, 11/15/22(1) | 300,000 |
| 312,375 |
|
Novelis Corp., 5.875%, 9/30/26(1) | 2,025,000 |
| 2,060,437 |
|
Steel Dynamics, Inc., 5.25%, 4/15/23 | 1,030,000 |
| 1,073,775 |
|
Taseko Mines Ltd., 8.75%, 6/15/22(1) | 1,200,000 |
| 1,224,000 |
|
Teck Resources Ltd., 4.75%, 1/15/22 | 1,510,000 |
| 1,603,907 |
|
Teck Resources Ltd., 8.50%, 6/1/24(1) | 685,000 |
| 787,750 |
|
Teck Resources Ltd., 6.00%, 8/15/40 | 375,000 |
| 409,688 |
|
United States Steel Corp., 6.875%, 8/15/25 | 550,000 |
| 565,125 |
|
Vedanta Resources plc, 6.375%, 7/30/22(1) | 1,010,000 |
| 1,052,925 |
|
| | 33,177,767 |
|
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 0.2% | | |
iStar, Inc., 5.00%, 7/1/19 | 705,000 |
| 714,694 |
|
iStar, Inc., 4.625%, 9/15/20 | 475,000 |
| 486,875 |
|
iStar, Inc., 5.25%, 9/15/22 | 125,000 |
| 127,187 |
|
| | 1,328,756 |
|
Multi-Utilities — 2.0% | | |
AmeriGas Partners LP / AmeriGas Finance Corp., 5.75%, 5/20/27 | 1,045,000 |
| 1,073,738 |
|
Calpine Corp., 5.375%, 1/15/23 | 1,665,000 |
| 1,627,787 |
|
Calpine Corp., 5.50%, 2/1/24 | 360,000 |
| 344,250 |
|
Calpine Corp., 5.75%, 1/15/25 | 2,050,000 |
| 1,944,937 |
|
Dynegy, Inc., 7.375%, 11/1/22 | 2,235,000 |
| 2,341,162 |
|
Dynegy, Inc., 7.625%, 11/1/24 | 100,000 |
| 104,125 |
|
Dynegy, Inc., 8.125%, 1/30/26(1) | 1,250,000 |
| 1,289,062 |
|
GenOn Energy, Inc., 9.50%, 10/15/18(2)(3) | 525,000 |
| 387,188 |
|
GenOn Energy, Inc., 9.875%, 10/15/20(2)(3) | 490,000 |
| 357,700 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
NRG Energy, Inc., 7.625%, 1/15/18 | $ | 525,000 |
| $ | 534,319 |
|
NRG Energy, Inc., 6.25%, 7/15/22 | 1,705,000 |
| 1,798,775 |
|
NRG Energy, Inc., 6.25%, 5/1/24 | 1,610,000 |
| 1,682,450 |
|
NRG Energy, Inc., 7.25%, 5/15/26 | 745,000 |
| 802,738 |
|
| | 14,288,231 |
|
Multiline Retail† | | |
JC Penney Corp., Inc., 5.65%, 6/1/20 | 310,000 |
| 305,738 |
|
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 9.7% | | |
Alta Mesa Holdings LP / Alta Mesa Finance Services Corp., 7.875%, 12/15/24(1) | 1,645,000 |
| 1,784,825 |
|
Antero Resources Corp., 5.125%, 12/1/22 | 1,695,000 |
| 1,741,612 |
|
Ascent Resources Utica Holdings LLC / ARU Finance Corp., 10.00%, 4/1/22(1) | 1,550,000 |
| 1,670,125 |
|
California Resources Corp., 8.00%, 12/15/22(1) | 6,400,000 |
| 4,184,000 |
|
Callon Petroleum Co., 6.125%, 10/1/24 | 975,000 |
| 1,023,750 |
|
Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc., 7.50%, 9/15/20 | 1,780,000 |
| 1,820,050 |
|
Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc., 6.25%, 4/15/23 | 1,190,000 |
| 1,213,800 |
|
Cenovus Energy, Inc., 6.75%, 11/15/39 | 1,300,000 |
| 1,500,432 |
|
Chesapeake Energy Corp., 6.625%, 8/15/20 | 900,000 |
| 931,500 |
|
Chesapeake Energy Corp., 6.875%, 11/15/20 | 1,125,000 |
| 1,164,375 |
|
Chesapeake Energy Corp., 8.00%, 12/15/22(1) | 841,000 |
| 910,382 |
|
Chesapeake Energy Corp., 8.00%, 1/15/25(1) | 1,000,000 |
| 1,012,500 |
|
Chesapeake Energy Corp., 8.00%, 1/15/25(1)(4) | 1,725,000 |
| 1,746,562 |
|
CITGO Petroleum Corp., 6.25%, 8/15/22(1) | 175,000 |
| 181,125 |
|
Cloud Peak Energy Resources LLC / Cloud Peak Energy Finance Corp., 12.00%, 11/1/21 | 1,625,000 |
| 1,714,375 |
|
Comstock Resources, Inc. (Toggle PIK), 10.00%, 3/15/20 | 1,260,000 |
| 1,260,000 |
|
CONSOL Energy, Inc., 5.875%, 4/15/22 | 1,065,000 |
| 1,080,975 |
|
Covey Park Energy LLC / Covey Park Finance Corp., 7.50%, 5/15/25(1) | 225,000 |
| 233,719 |
|
Denbury Resources, Inc., 9.00%, 5/15/21(1) | 770,000 |
| 755,562 |
|
Denbury Resources, Inc., 6.375%, 8/15/21 | 600,000 |
| 363,000 |
|
Denbury Resources, Inc., 5.50%, 5/1/22 | 1,125,000 |
| 649,688 |
|
Denbury Resources, Inc., 4.625%, 7/15/23 | 565,000 |
| 299,450 |
|
Diamondback Energy, Inc., 4.75%, 11/1/24 | 1,515,000 |
| 1,552,875 |
|
EP Energy LLC / Everest Acquisition Finance, Inc., 9.375%, 5/1/20 | 5,450,000 |
| 4,564,375 |
|
EP Energy LLC / Everest Acquisition Finance, Inc., 8.00%, 11/29/24(1) | 605,000 |
| 614,075 |
|
EP Energy LLC / Everest Acquisition Finance, Inc., 8.00%, 2/15/25(1) | 305,000 |
| 239,044 |
|
Extraction Oil & Gas, Inc., 7.375%, 5/15/24(1) | 275,000 |
| 287,375 |
|
Ferrellgas LP / Ferrellgas Finance Corp., 6.50%, 5/1/21 | 720,000 |
| 702,000 |
|
Ferrellgas LP / Ferrellgas Finance Corp., 6.75%, 1/15/22 | 745,000 |
| 726,375 |
|
Ferrellgas LP / Ferrellgas Finance Corp., 6.75%, 6/15/23 | 480,000 |
| 464,400 |
|
Gulfport Energy Corp., 6.00%, 10/15/24 | 520,000 |
| 526,500 |
|
Gulfport Energy Corp., 6.375%, 5/15/25 | 1,220,000 |
| 1,239,825 |
|
Halcon Resources Corp., 12.00%, 2/15/22(1) | 280,000 |
| 338,800 |
|
Jones Energy Holdings LLC / Jones Energy Finance Corp., 6.75%, 4/1/22 | 525,000 |
| 431,813 |
|
Laredo Petroleum, Inc., 7.375%, 5/1/22 | 1,900,000 |
| 1,973,625 |
|
MEG Energy Corp., 6.375%, 1/30/23(1) | 100,000 |
| 87,750 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
MEG Energy Corp., 7.00%, 3/31/24(1) | $ | 590,000 |
| $ | 508,875 |
|
MEG Energy Corp., 6.50%, 1/15/25(1) | 1,320,000 |
| 1,290,300 |
|
Murphy Oil Corp., 4.70%, 12/1/22 | 1,190,000 |
| 1,198,925 |
|
Murphy Oil Corp., 6.875%, 8/15/24 | 525,000 |
| 561,089 |
|
Murphy Oil Corp., 5.75%, 8/15/25 | 410,000 |
| 423,366 |
|
Murray Energy Corp., 11.25%, 4/15/21(1) | 3,925,000 |
| 2,355,000 |
|
Oasis Petroleum, Inc., 6.875%, 3/15/22 | 1,270,000 |
| 1,298,575 |
|
Peabody Energy Corp., 6.00%, 3/31/22(1) | 875,000 |
| 906,719 |
|
Petrobras Global Finance BV, 4.875%, 3/17/20 | 1,085,000 |
| 1,129,756 |
|
Petrobras Global Finance BV, 8.375%, 5/23/21 | 720,000 |
| 834,120 |
|
Range Resources Corp., 5.75%, 6/1/21(1) | 720,000 |
| 752,400 |
|
Range Resources Corp., 5.00%, 8/15/22(1) | 1,085,000 |
| 1,089,069 |
|
Resolute Energy Corp., 8.50%, 5/1/20 | 875,000 |
| 894,687 |
|
RSP Permian, Inc., 6.625%, 10/1/22 | 200,000 |
| 210,500 |
|
Sanchez Energy Corp., 7.75%, 6/15/21 | 1,705,000 |
| 1,624,012 |
|
Sanchez Energy Corp., 6.125%, 1/15/23 | 200,000 |
| 173,000 |
|
Seven Generations Energy Ltd., 5.375%, 9/30/25(1)(4) | 1,100,000 |
| 1,109,625 |
|
SM Energy Co., 6.50%, 11/15/21 | 475,000 |
| 482,125 |
|
SM Energy Co., 6.50%, 1/1/23 | 735,000 |
| 744,188 |
|
SM Energy Co., 5.625%, 6/1/25 | 225,000 |
| 214,875 |
|
SM Energy Co., 6.75%, 9/15/26 | 400,000 |
| 402,000 |
|
Southwestern Energy Co., 6.70%, 1/23/25 | 1,245,000 |
| 1,266,787 |
|
Southwestern Energy Co., 7.50%, 4/1/26 | 425,000 |
| 442,000 |
|
Suburban Propane Partners LP / Suburban Energy Finance Corp., 5.50%, 6/1/24 | 1,005,000 |
| 1,015,050 |
|
Suburban Propane Partners LP / Suburban Energy Finance Corp., 5.75%, 3/1/25 | 1,425,000 |
| 1,417,875 |
|
Sunoco LP / Sunoco Finance Corp., 5.50%, 8/1/20 | 1,365,000 |
| 1,407,656 |
|
Sunoco LP / Sunoco Finance Corp., 6.375%, 4/1/23 | 1,215,000 |
| 1,297,012 |
|
Whiting Petroleum Corp., 5.00%, 3/15/19 | 625,000 |
| 628,313 |
|
Whiting Petroleum Corp., 5.75%, 3/15/21 | 1,770,000 |
| 1,743,450 |
|
Whiting Petroleum Corp., 6.25%, 4/1/23 | 75,000 |
| 74,156 |
|
WildHorse Resource Development Corp., 6.875%, 2/1/25(1) | 275,000 |
| 275,344 |
|
WPX Energy, Inc., 7.50%, 8/1/20 | 101,000 |
| 110,343 |
|
WPX Energy, Inc., 6.00%, 1/15/22 | 1,360,000 |
| 1,412,700 |
|
WPX Energy, Inc., 8.25%, 8/1/23 | 610,000 |
| 687,013 |
|
| | 70,971,544 |
|
Personal Products† | | |
First Quality Finance Co., Inc., 5.00%, 7/1/25(1) | 225,000 |
| 232,594 |
|
Pharmaceuticals — 2.8% | | |
Eagle Holding Co. II LLC (Toggle PIK), 7.625%, 5/15/22(1) | 1,675,000 |
| 1,742,000 |
|
Endo DAC / Endo Finance LLC / Endo Finco, Inc., 6.00%, 7/15/23(1) | 1,400,000 |
| 1,162,000 |
|
Endo DAC / Endo Finance LLC / Endo Finco, Inc., 6.00%, 2/1/25(1) | 990,000 |
| 806,850 |
|
Endo Finance LLC, 5.75%, 1/15/22(1) | 700,000 |
| 617,750 |
|
Endo Finance LLC / Endo Finco, Inc., 7.25%, 1/15/22(1) | 850,000 |
| 799,000 |
|
Endo Finance LLC / Endo Finco, Inc., 5.375%, 1/15/23(1) | 895,000 |
| 733,900 |
|
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., 7.00%, 10/1/20(1) | 575,000 |
| 580,031 |
|
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., 6.375%, 10/15/20(1) | 6,200,000 |
| 6,221,328 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., 7.50%, 7/15/21(1) | $ | 1,100,000 |
| $ | 1,100,000 |
|
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., 6.75%, 8/15/21(1) | 815,000 |
| 801,756 |
|
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., 7.25%, 7/15/22(1) | 1,265,000 |
| 1,238,119 |
|
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., 5.875%, 5/15/23(1) | 250,000 |
| 220,938 |
|
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., 6.125%, 4/15/25(1) | 3,960,000 |
| 3,489,750 |
|
West Street Merger Sub, Inc., 6.375%, 9/1/25(1) | 1,075,000 |
| 1,075,000 |
|
| | 20,588,422 |
|
Real Estate Management and Development — 0.5% | | |
Realogy Group LLC / Realogy Co-Issuer Corp., 4.50%, 4/15/19(1) | 1,030,000 |
| 1,060,900 |
|
Realogy Group LLC / Realogy Co-Issuer Corp., 4.875%, 6/1/23(1) | 1,325,000 |
| 1,368,062 |
|
SBA Communications Corp., 4.00%, 10/1/22(1)(4) | 1,100,000 |
| 1,105,500 |
|
| | 3,534,462 |
|
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 1.6% | | |
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., 7.50%, 8/15/22 | 1,290,000 |
| 1,464,150 |
|
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., 7.00%, 7/1/24 | 845,000 |
| 897,812 |
|
Amkor Technology, Inc., 6.375%, 10/1/22 | 720,000 |
| 746,496 |
|
Micron Technology, Inc., 5.25%, 8/1/23(1) | 4,495,000 |
| 4,710,760 |
|
Micron Technology, Inc., 5.50%, 2/1/25 | 375,000 |
| 401,719 |
|
NXP BV / NXP Funding LLC, 4.125%, 6/1/21(1) | 800,000 |
| 839,000 |
|
NXP BV / NXP Funding LLC, 3.875%, 9/1/22(1) | 1,445,000 |
| 1,510,025 |
|
Qorvo, Inc., 6.75%, 12/1/23 | 1,125,000 |
| 1,229,231 |
|
| | 11,799,193 |
|
Software — 1.1% | | |
BMC Software Finance, Inc., 8.125%, 7/15/21(1) | 1,180,000 |
| 1,213,925 |
|
Infor Software Parent LLC / Infor Software Parent, Inc. (Toggle PIK), 7.125%, 5/1/21(1) | 150,000 |
| 153,420 |
|
Infor US, Inc., 6.50%, 5/15/22 | 3,545,000 |
| 3,693,429 |
|
Quintiles IMS, Inc., 5.00%, 10/15/26(1) | 425,000 |
| 451,562 |
|
Rackspace Hosting, Inc., 8.625%, 11/15/24(1) | 1,385,000 |
| 1,480,219 |
|
Veritas US, Inc. / Veritas Bermuda Ltd., 10.50%, 2/1/24(1) | 1,200,000 |
| 1,291,500 |
|
| | 8,284,055 |
|
Specialty Retail — 1.9% | | |
Ahern Rentals, Inc., 7.375%, 5/15/23(1) | 1,550,000 |
| 1,426,000 |
|
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc., 6.00%, 12/15/24 | 2,275,000 |
| 2,388,750 |
|
Ashtead Capital, Inc., 5.625%, 10/1/24(1) | 1,795,000 |
| 1,938,600 |
|
Carlson Travel, Inc., 9.50%, 12/15/24(1) | 800,000 |
| 762,000 |
|
Herc Rentals, Inc., 7.50%, 6/1/22(1) | 910,000 |
| 988,487 |
|
Lithia Motors, Inc., 5.25%, 8/1/25(1) | 325,000 |
| 338,406 |
|
Party City Holdings, Inc., 6.125%, 8/15/23(1) | 735,000 |
| 768,075 |
|
Penske Automotive Group, Inc., 3.75%, 8/15/20 | 300,000 |
| 306,750 |
|
PriSo Acquisition Corp., 9.00%, 5/15/23(1) | 500,000 |
| 533,750 |
|
Sally Holdings LLC / Sally Capital, Inc., 5.50%, 11/1/23 | 720,000 |
| 739,800 |
|
Sonic Automotive, Inc., 5.00%, 5/15/23 | 615,000 |
| 604,237 |
|
United Rentals North America, Inc., 5.50%, 7/15/25 | 1,480,000 |
| 1,594,626 |
|
United Rentals North America, Inc., 4.625%, 10/15/25 | 50,000 |
| 50,750 |
|
United Rentals North America, Inc., 5.50%, 5/15/27 | 1,445,000 |
| 1,544,344 |
|
United Rentals North America, Inc., 4.875%, 1/15/28 | 250,000 |
| 251,563 |
|
| | 14,236,138 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 1.9% | | |
Ascend Learning LLC, 6.875%, 8/1/25(1) | $ | 250,000 |
| $ | 264,375 |
|
CommScope Technologies LLC, 6.00%, 6/15/25(1) | 2,250,000 |
| 2,415,937 |
|
Dell International LLC / EMC Corp., 5.875%, 6/15/21(1) | 3,685,000 |
| 3,861,585 |
|
Dell International LLC / EMC Corp., 7.125%, 6/15/24(1) | 332,000 |
| 366,918 |
|
Dell, Inc., 5.875%, 6/15/19 | 900,000 |
| 949,635 |
|
EMC Corp., 2.65%, 6/1/20 | 795,000 |
| 787,295 |
|
Everi Payments, Inc., 10.00%, 1/15/22 | 800,000 |
| 872,000 |
|
j2 Cloud Services LLC / j2 Global Co-Obligor, Inc., 6.00%, 7/15/25(1) | 1,075,000 |
| 1,130,094 |
|
NCR Corp., 5.00%, 7/15/22 | 1,245,000 |
| 1,279,238 |
|
Western Digital Corp., 7.375%, 4/1/23(1) | 720,000 |
| 790,560 |
|
Western Digital Corp., 10.50%, 4/1/24 | 1,220,000 |
| 1,436,550 |
|
| | 14,154,187 |
|
Trading Companies and Distributors — 0.1% | | |
United Rentals Inc. , 4.875%, 1/15/28 | 675,000 |
| 679,219 |
|
Transportation and Logistics — 0.2% | | |
Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 SA, 6.875%, 2/1/27(1) | 1,120,000 |
| 1,196,720 |
|
Wabash National Corp., 5.50%, 10/1/25(1) | 325,000 |
| 332,312 |
|
| | 1,529,032 |
|
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 2.5% | | |
Digicel Group Ltd., 8.25%, 9/30/20(1) | 3,714,000 |
| 3,642,060 |
|
Sprint Communications, Inc., 9.00%, 11/15/18(1) | 985,000 |
| 1,058,875 |
|
Sprint Communications, Inc., 7.00%, 3/1/20(1) | 795,000 |
| 870,525 |
|
Sprint Communications, Inc., 9.25%, 4/15/22 | 675,000 |
| 837,000 |
|
Sprint Communications, Inc., 6.00%, 11/15/22 | 1,265,000 |
| 1,365,820 |
|
Sprint Corp., 7.25%, 9/15/21 | 2,165,000 |
| 2,411,269 |
|
Sprint Corp., 7.875%, 9/15/23 | 1,035,000 |
| 1,203,187 |
|
Sprint Corp., 7.125%, 6/15/24 | 875,000 |
| 986,563 |
|
Sprint Corp., 7.625%, 2/15/25 | 730,000 |
| 841,325 |
|
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 6.125%, 1/15/22 | 795,000 |
| 828,788 |
|
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 6.625%, 4/1/23 | 2,325,000 |
| 2,452,921 |
|
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 6.375%, 3/1/25 | 1,445,000 |
| 1,559,444 |
|
| | 18,057,777 |
|
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $689,115,320) | | 691,974,785 |
|
BANK LOAN OBLIGATIONS(8) — 1.4% | | |
Basic Materials — 0.1% | | |
Big River Steel LLC, Term Loan B, 6.33%, 8/23/23 | 400,000 |
| 406,000 |
|
Chemicals† | | |
Venator Materials Corporation, Term Loan B, 4.31%, 8/8/24 | 300,000 |
| 301,687 |
|
Commercial Services and Supplies — 0.1% | | |
Seminole Tribe of Florida, 2017 Term Loan B, 3.46%, 7/6/24 | 700,000 |
| 704,214 |
|
Communications — 0.1% | | |
CPI International Inc., 2017 1st Lien Term Loan, 4.74%, 7/26/24 | 375,000 |
| 375,470 |
|
CPI International Inc., 2017 2nd Lien Add-On Term Loan, 8.49%, 7/26/25 | 50,000 |
| 50,219 |
|
| | 425,689 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Consumer, Cyclical — 0.5% | | |
Delta 2 (LUX) S.a.r.l., USD Term Loan B3, 4.24%, 2/1/24 | $ | 50,000 |
| $ | 50,369 |
|
Landry's, Inc., 2017 Incremental Term Loan, 10/4/23(5) | 325,000 |
| 327,100 |
|
LTF Merger Sub, Inc., 2017 Term Loan B, 4.32%, 6/10/22 | 3,009,837 |
| 3,024,194 |
|
Scientific Games International, Inc., 2017 Term Loan B4, 4.52%, 8/14/24 | 425,000 |
| 426,262 |
|
| | 3,827,925 |
|
Consumer, Non-cyclical — 0.2% | | |
Surgery Center Holdings, Inc., 2017 Term Loan B, 9/2/24(5) | 350,000 |
| 347,704 |
|
USS Ultimate Holdings, Inc., 1st Lien Term Loan, 4.99%, 8/25/24 | 400,000 |
| 404,834 |
|
USS Ultimate Holdings, Inc., 2nd Lien Term Loan, 8.99%, 8/25/25 | 450,000 |
| 453,751 |
|
| | 1,206,289 |
|
Energy — 0.1% | | |
BCP Renaissance Parent LLC, 2017 Term Loan B, 9/19/24(5) | 825,000 |
| 834,925 |
|
FTS International, Inc., New Term Loan B, 4/16/21(5) | 100,000 |
| 93,844 |
|
| | 928,769 |
|
Financial Services — 0.2% | | |
Asurion LLC, 2017 2nd Lien Term Loan, 7.24%, 8/4/25 | 550,000 |
| 563,464 |
|
Asurion LLC, 2017 Term Loan B5, 11/3/23(5) | 550,000 |
| 553,094 |
|
Werner FinCo LP, 2017 Term Loan, 5.24%, 7/24/24 | 225,000 |
| 226,055 |
|
| | 1,342,613 |
|
Industrial — 0.1% | | |
Engineered Machinery Holdings, Inc., USD 1st Lien Term Loan, 4.56%, 7/19/24(9) | 175,000 |
| 175,328 |
|
Engineered Machinery Holdings, Inc., USD 2nd Lien Term Loan, 8.56%, 7/18/25(9) | 175,000 |
| 176,313 |
|
MW Industries, Inc., 1st Lien Term Loan, 9/27/24(5) | 450,000 |
| 451,125 |
|
| | 802,766 |
|
TOTAL BANK LOAN OBLIGATIONS (Cost $9,867,958) | | 9,945,952 |
|
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES(6) — 0.1% | | |
American Airlines Pass Through Trust, 7.00%, 7/31/19(1) | 379,410 |
| 385,576 |
|
UAL Pass-Through Trust, Series 2007-1, Class A, 6.64%, 1/2/24 | 645,054 |
| 704,721 |
|
TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $1,084,841) | | 1,090,297 |
|
SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES — 0.1% | | |
Argentina — 0.1% | | |
Argentine Republic Government International Bond, 6.875%, 4/22/21 (Cost $779,266) | 720,000 |
| 785,430 |
|
TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS — 2.3% | | |
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class (Cost $17,105,192) | 17,105,192 |
| 17,105,192 |
|
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 98.5% (Cost $717,952,577) | | 720,901,656 |
|
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — 1.5% | | 10,739,169 |
|
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 731,640,825 |
|
|
| | |
NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
LIBOR | - | London Interbank Offered Rate |
MTN | - | Medium Term Note |
PIK | - | Payment in Kind |
resets | - | The frequency with which a security’s coupon changes, based on current market conditions or an underlying index. |
USD | - | United States Dollar |
VRN | - | Variable Rate Note. Interest reset date is indicated. Rate shown is effective at the period end. |
† Category is less than 0.05% of total net assets.
| |
(1) | Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be sold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional investors. The aggregate value of these securities at the period end was $326,453,743, which represented 44.6% of total net assets. Of these securities, 1.3% of total net assets were deemed illiquid under policies approved by the Board of Trustees. |
| |
(2) | Security is in default. |
| |
(4) | When-issued security. The issue price and yield are fixed on the date of the commitment, but payment and delivery are scheduled for a future date. |
| |
(5) | The interest rate will be determined upon settlement of the bank loan obligation after period end. |
| |
(6) | Final maturity date indicated, unless otherwise noted. |
| |
(7) | Coupon rate adjusts periodically based upon a predetermined schedule. Interest reset date is indicated. Rate shown is effective at the period end. |
| |
(8) | The interest rate on a bank loan obligation adjusts periodically based on a predetermined schedule. Rate shown is effective at period end. The maturity date on a bank loan obligation may be less than indicated as a result of contractual or optional prepayments. These prepayments cannot be predicted with certainty. Final maturity date is indicated. |
| |
(9) | Bank loan obligation includes unfunded delayed draw commitments. The principal amount and value of these unfunded commitments at the period end were $21,029 and $21,161, respectively. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
|
|
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
|
| | | |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED) | |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (cost of $717,952,577) | $ | 720,901,656 |
|
Receivable for investments sold | 14,512,899 |
|
Receivable for capital shares sold | 2,148,972 |
|
Interest receivable | 12,146,086 |
|
| 749,709,613 |
|
| |
Liabilities | |
Payable for investments purchased | 17,964,758 |
|
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 1,423 |
|
Accrued management fees | 102,607 |
|
| 18,068,788 |
|
| |
Net Assets | $ | 731,640,825 |
|
| |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital paid in | $ | 728,163,983 |
|
Distributions in excess of net investment income
| (107,817 | ) |
Undistributed net realized gain | 635,580 |
|
Net unrealized appreciation | 2,949,079 |
|
| $ | 731,640,825 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share |
Investor Class |
| $148,046,717 |
| 14,734,276 |
| $10.05 |
G Class |
| $583,594,108 |
| 58,077,633 |
| $10.05 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
|
| | | |
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)(1) | |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Interest | $ | 14,565,648 |
|
| |
Expenses: | |
Management fees | 1,725,949 |
|
Trustees' fees and expenses | 16,217 |
|
Other expenses | 980 |
|
| 1,743,146 |
|
Fees waived - G Class | (581,861 | ) |
| 1,161,285 |
|
| |
Net investment income (loss) | 13,404,363 |
|
| |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | 635,580 |
|
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | 2,949,079 |
|
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 3,584,659 |
|
| |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | 16,989,022 |
|
| |
(1) | May 19, 2017 (fund inception) through September 30, 2017. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
|
|
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
|
| | | |
PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)(1) |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | |
Operations | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 13,404,363 |
|
Net realized gain (loss) | 635,580 |
|
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 2,949,079 |
|
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 16,989,022 |
|
| |
Distributions to Shareholders | |
From net investment income: | |
Investor Class | (2,546,304 | ) |
G Class | (10,409,974 | ) |
R6 Class | (555,902 | ) |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (13,512,180 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5) | 728,163,983 |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | 731,640,825 |
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End of period | $ | 731,640,825 |
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Distributions in excess of net investment income | $ | (107,817 | ) |
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(1) | May 19, 2017 (fund inception) through September 30, 2017. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
1. Organization
American Century Investment Trust (the trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company and is organized as a Massachusetts business trust. NT High Income Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series issued by the trust. The fund’s investment objective is to seek current yield and capital growth. The fund is not permitted to invest in securities issued by companies assigned the Global Industry Classification Standard or the Bloomberg Industry Classification Standard for the tobacco industry.
The fund offers the Investor Class and G Class (formerly Institutional Class). All classes of the fund commenced sale on May 19, 2017, the fund’s inception date. On July 31, 2017, all outstanding R6 Class shares were converted to G Class shares and the fund discontinued offering the R6 Class.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the fund in preparation of its financial statements. The fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This may require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management evaluated the impact of events or transactions occurring through the date the financial statements were issued that would merit recognition or disclosure.
Investment Valuations — The fund determines the fair value of its investments and computes its net asset value per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. The Board of Trustees has adopted valuation policies and procedures to guide the investment advisor in the fund’s investment valuation process and to provide methodologies for the oversight of the fund’s pricing function.
Fixed income securities are valued at the evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices as provided by investment dealers. Corporate bonds, bank loan obligations and sovereign governments and agencies are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security specific information. Mortgage-related and asset-backed securities are valued based on models that consider trade data, prepayment and default projections, benchmark yield and spread data and estimated cash flows of each tranche of the issuer.
Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported net asset value per share.
If the fund determines that the market price for an investment is not readily available or the valuation methods mentioned above do not reflect an investment’s fair value, such investment is valued as determined in good faith by the Board of Trustees or its delegate, in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. In its determination of fair value, the fund may review several factors including, but not limited to, market information regarding the specific investment or comparable investments and correlation with other investment types, futures indices or general market indicators. Circumstances that may cause the fund to use these procedures to value an investment include, but are not limited to: an investment has been declared in default or is distressed; trading in a security has been suspended during the trading day or a security is not actively trading on its principal exchange; prices received from a regular pricing source are deemed unreliable; or there is a foreign market holiday and no trading occurred.
The fund monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s net asset value per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; governmental action and political unrest that could impact a specific investment or an investment sector; or armed conflicts, natural disasters and similar events that could affect investments in a specific country or region.
Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Net realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is also used for federal income tax purposes.
Investment Income — Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes paydown gain (loss) and accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums.
Segregated Assets — In accordance with the 1940 Act, the fund segregates assets on its books and records to cover certain types of investments, including, but not limited to, forward commitments and when-issued securities. American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor) monitors, on a daily basis, the securities segregated to ensure the fund designates a sufficient amount of liquid assets, marked-to-market daily.
Income Tax Status — It is the fund’s policy to distribute substantially all net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders and to otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes. The fund files U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns as applicable. The fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authority until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years from the date of filing but can be longer in certain jurisdictions. At this time, management believes there are no uncertain tax positions which, based on their technical merit, would not be sustained upon examination and for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Multiple Class — All shares of the fund represent an equal pro rata interest in the net assets of the class to which such shares belong, and have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except for class specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes. Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the fund are allocated to each class of shares based on their relative net assets.
Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. Distributions from net realized gains, if any, are generally declared and paid annually.
Indemnifications — Under the trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. In addition, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered by management to be remote.
3. Fees and Transactions with Related Parties
Certain officers and trustees of the trust are also officers and/or directors of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC). The trust's investment advisor, ACIM, the trust's distributor, American Century Investment Services, Inc., and the trust's transfer agent, American Century Services, LLC, are wholly owned, directly or indirectly, by ACC. ACIM has engaged Nomura Corporate Research and Asset Management Inc. (NCRAM) to serve as a subadvisor for the fund and to manage the fund’s assets. NCRAM is responsible for the day-to-day management of the fund, subject to the general supervision of the Board of Trustees and the investment advisor and in accordance with the investment objective, policies and restrictions of the fund. ACIM pays all costs associated with retaining NCRAM as the subadvisor of the fund. A subsidiary of NCRAM’s parent company indirectly owns a non-controlling equity interest in ACC. Various funds issued by American Century Asset Allocation Portfolios, Inc. own, in aggregate, 100% of the shares of the fund. Related parties do not invest in the fund for the purpose of exercising management or control.
Management Fees — The trust has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per class. The agreement provides that all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except distribution and service fees, brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent trustees (including legal counsel fees), and extraordinary expenses, will be paid by ACIM. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class's daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The difference in the fee among the classes is a result of their separate arrangements for non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder services, which may be provided indirectly through another American Century Investments mutual fund. It is not the result of any difference in advisory or custodial fees or other expenses related to the management of the fund’s assets, which do not vary by class. The annual management fee is 0.85% for the Investor Class and 0.60% for the G Class. Prior to July 31, 2017, the annual management fee was 0.85% for the Investor Class, 0.65% for the G Class and 0.60% for the R6 Class. Effective July 31, 2017, the investment
advisor agreed to waive the G Class’s management fee in its entirety. The investment advisor expects this waiver to remain in effect permanently and cannot terminate it without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The effective annual management fee for the period ended September 30, 2017 was 0.62% before waiver and 0.32% after waiver for the G Class.
Trustees’ Fees and Expenses — The Board of Trustees is responsible for overseeing the investment advisor’s management and operations of the fund. The trustees receive detailed information about the fund and its investment advisor regularly throughout the year, and meet at least quarterly with management of the investment advisor to review reports about fund operations. The fund’s officers do not receive compensation from the fund.
Interfund Transactions — The fund may enter into security transactions with other American Century Investments funds and other client accounts of the investment advisor, in accordance with the 1940 Act rules and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. The rules and procedures require, among other things, that these transactions be effected at the independent current market price of the security. There were no interfund transactions during the period.
4. Investment Transactions
Purchases and sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended September 30, 2017 were $306,386,273 and $256,361,069, respectively.
On May 19, 2017 (fund inception), the fund incurred a purchase in kind of debt securities valued at $664,465,221. A purchase in kind occurs when a fund receives securities into its portfolio in lieu of cash as payment from a purchasing shareholder.
5. Capital Share Transactions
Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows (unlimited number of shares authorized):
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| Shares | Amount |
Investor Class | | |
Sold | 14,480,025 |
| $ | 144,800,257 |
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Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 254,251 |
| 2,546,304 |
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| 14,734,276 |
| 147,346,561 |
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G Class | | |
Sold | 58,046,270 |
| 580,778,713 |
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Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 1,039,372 |
| 10,409,974 |
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Redeemed | (1,008,009 | ) | (10,065,838 | ) |
| 58,077,633 |
| 581,122,849 |
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R6 Class | | |
Sold | 6,405,960 |
| 64,050,278 |
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Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 32,824 |
| 327,590 |
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Redeemed | (6,438,784 | ) | (64,683,295 | ) |
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| (305,427 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | 72,811,909 |
| $ | 728,163,983 |
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(1) | May 19, 2017 (fund inception) through September 30, 2017. |
6. Fair Value Measurements
The fund’s investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels.
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• | Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments. |
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• | Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars. |
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• | Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions). |
The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments. There were no significant transfers between levels during the period.
The following is a summary of the level classifications as of period end. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund’s portfolio holdings.
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Assets | | | |
Investment Securities | | | |
Corporate Bonds | — |
| $ | 691,974,785 |
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Bank Loan Obligations | — |
| 9,945,952 |
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Asset-Backed Securities | — |
| 1,090,297 |
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Sovereign Governments and Agencies | — |
| 785,430 |
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Temporary Cash Investments | $ | 17,105,192 |
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| $ | 17,105,192 |
| $ | 703,796,464 |
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7. Risk Factors
The fund invests primarily in high-yield and lower-quality debt securities, which are subject to substantial risks including liquidity risk and credit risk.
8. Federal Tax Information
The book-basis character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from their ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. These differences reflect the differing character of certain income items and net realized gains and losses for financial statement and tax purposes, and may result in reclassification among certain capital accounts on the financial statements.
As of period end, the components of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
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Federal tax cost of investments | $ | 718,413,768 |
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Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 9,001,307 |
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Gross tax depreciation of investments | (6,513,419 | ) |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | $ | 2,487,888 |
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The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
9. Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update No.2017-08, “Receivables - Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20), Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities” (ASU 2017-08). ASU 2017-08 amends the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities held at a premium, shortening such period to the earliest call date. The amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Management is currently evaluating the impact that adopting ASU 2017-08 will have on
the financial statements.
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Period Indicated |
Per-Share Data | | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data | | |
| | Income From Investment Operations: | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Distributions From Net Investment Income | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(3) | $10.00 | 0.17 | 0.05 | 0.22 | (0.17) | $10.05 | 2.25% | 0.86%(4) | 4.79%(4) | 38% |
| $148,047 |
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G Class(5) | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(3) | $10.00 | 0.19 | 0.05 | 0.24 | (0.19) | $10.05 | 2.44% | 0.33%(4)(6) | 5.32%(4)(6) | 38% |
| $583,594 |
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Notes to Financial Highlights |
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(1) | Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
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(2) | Total returns are calculated based on the net asset value of the last business day. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. |
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(3) | May 19, 2017 (fund inception) through September 30, 2017 (unaudited). |
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(5) | Prior to July 31, 2017, the G Class was referred to as the Institutional Class. |
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(6) | The annualized ratio of operating expenses to average net assets before expense waiver and the annualized ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets before expense waiver was 0.63% and 5.02%, respectively. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Approval of Management and Subadvisory Agreements |
The Fund’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved the initial management agreement pursuant to which American Century Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) acts as the investment advisor for the Fund. Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act, new contracts for investment advisory services are required to be approved by a majority of a fund’s independent directors/trustees and to be evaluated on an annual basis thereafter.
In advance of the Board’s consideration, the Advisor provided information concerning the fund. The materials circulated and the discussions held detailed the investment objective and strategy proposed to be utilized by the Advisor, the Fund’s characteristics and key attributes, the rationale for launching the Fund, the experience of the staff designated to manage the Fund, the proposed pricing, and the markets in which the Fund would be sold. The information considered and the discussions held included, but were not limited to:
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• | the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, and other services to be provided by the Advisor to the Fund; |
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• | the wide range of other programs and services the Advisor would provide to the Fund and its shareholders on a routine and non-routine basis; |
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• | the Fund’s proposed investment objective and strategy, including a discussion of the Fund’s anticipated investment performance and proposed benchmark; |
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• | the cost of owning the Fund compared to the cost of owning similar funds; |
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• | the Advisor’s compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory experience; and |
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• | any collateral benefits derived by the Advisor from the management of the Fund. |
American Century Investments’ funds utilize a unified management fee structure. Under the unified fee structure, the Advisor is responsible for providing all investment advisory, custody, audit, administrative, compliance, recordkeeping, marketing, and shareholder services, or arranging and supervising third parties to provide such services. By contrast, most other funds are charged a variety of fees, including an investment advisory fee, a transfer agency fee, an administrative fee, distribution charges, and other expenses. Other than their investment advisory fees and Rule 12b-1 fees, all other components of the total fees charged by these other funds may be increased without shareholder approval. The Advisor and Board believe the unified fee structure is a benefit to fund shareholders because it clearly discloses to shareholders the cost of owning fund shares, and because the unified fee cannot be increased without a vote of Fund shareholders, it shifts to the Advisor the risk of increased costs of operating the Fund and provides a direct incentive to minimize administrative inefficiencies. Part of the Board’s analysis of fee levels involves reviewing certain evaluative data compiled by an independent provider and comparing the Fund’s unified fee to the total expense ratio of peer funds.
When considering the approval of the management agreement for the Fund, the independent Trustees considered the entrepreneurial risk that the Advisor assumes in launching a new fund. In particular, they considered the effect of the unified management fee structure and the fact that the Advisor will assume a substantial part of the start-up costs of the Fund and the risk that the Fund will not grow to a level that will become profitable to the Advisor. The Board considered the position that the Fund would take in the lineup of the American Century Investments’ family of funds and the benefits to shareholders of existing funds of the broadened product offering. Finally, while not specifically discussed, but important in the decision to approve the management agreement, is the Trustees’ familiarity with the Advisor. The Board oversees and evaluates on a continuous basis the nature and quality of all services the Advisor performs for other funds within the American Century Investments’ complex. As such, the Trustees have confidence in the Advisor’s integrity and competence in providing services to the Fund.
The Trustees considered all of the information provided by the Advisor and the independent Trustees’ independent counsel in connection with the approval. They determined that the
information was sufficient for them to evaluate the management agreement for the Fund. In connection with their review, the Trustees did not identify any single factor as being all-important or controlling, and each Trustee may have attributed different levels of importance to different factors. The independent Trustees concluded that the overall arrangements between the Fund and the Advisor, as provided in the management agreement, were fair and reasonable in light of the services to be provided and should be approved.
Approval of Subadvisory Agreement
The Advisor has retained Nomura Corporate Research and Asset Management Inc. (the "Subadvisor") to serve as subadvisor for the Fund. The Subadvisor is responsible for the day-to-day investment management of the Fund, subject to the general oversight of the Advisor and the Board of Trustees.
The Fund’s Board of Trustees, in considering the approval of the subadvisory agreement (the “Subadvisory Agreement”) received detailed information regarding the Subadvisor and the experience of those designated to manage the Fund. The Board also received a recommendation from the Advisor to approve the Subadvisor.The information considered and the discussions held with regard to the Subadvisor included, but were not limited to:
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• | the nature, extent, and quality of investment management services to be provided by the Subadvisor to the Fund; |
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• | the Subadvisor’s breadth of experience in managing its particular investment strategy and in managing investments generally; |
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• | the expected composition and liquidity of the securities held in the Fund; |
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• | data comparing the performance of the Subadvisor’s proposed investment strategies employed in similar accounts to appropriate benchmarks; and |
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• | the compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory experience of the Subadvisor, including management of other registered investment companies, if applicable. |
The independent Trustees reviewed the proposed fees for the Subadvisor, noting that the compensation paid to the Subadvisor would be paid by the Advisor out of the Fund’s unified fee. They also noted that the terms of the Subadvisory Agreement was the result of arms’ length negotiations between the Advisor and the Subadvisor. The independent Trustees considered all of the information provided by the Advisor, the Subadvisor, and the independent Trustees’ independent counsel in connection with the approval, and concluded that they had sufficient information to evaluate the proposed agreements on behalf of the Fund. In connection with their review, the Trustees did not identify any single factor as being all-important or controlling, and each Trustee may have attributed different levels of importance to different factors. Based on all of the information considered, the independent Trustees concluded that the Subadvisory Agreement with the Subadvisor was fair and reasonable in light of the services to be provided and should be approved.
Retirement Account Information
As required by law, distributions you receive from certain retirement accounts are subject to federal income tax withholding, unless you elect not to have withholding apply*. Tax will be withheld on the total amount withdrawn even though you may be receiving amounts that are not subject to withholding, such as nondeductible contributions. In such case, excess amounts of withholding could occur. You may adjust your withholding election so that a greater or lesser amount will be withheld.
If you don’t want us to withhold on this amount, you must notify us to not withhold the federal income tax. You may notify us in writing or in certain situations by telephone or through other electronic means. For systematic withdrawals, your withholding election will remain in effect until revoked or changed by filing a new election. You have the right to revoke your election at any time and change your withholding percentage for future distributions.
Remember, even if you elect not to have income tax withheld, you are liable for paying income tax on the taxable portion of your withdrawal. If you elect not to have income tax withheld or you don’t have enough income tax withheld, you may be responsible for payment of estimated tax. You may incur penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and estimated tax payments are not sufficient. You can reduce or defer the income tax on a distribution by directly or indirectly rolling such distribution over to another IRA or eligible plan. You should consult your tax advisor for additional information.
State tax will be withheld if, at the time of your distribution, your address is within one of the mandatory withholding states and you have federal income tax withheld (or as otherwise required by state law). State taxes will be withheld from your distribution in accordance with the respective state rules.
*Some 403(b), 457 and qualified retirement plan distributions may be subject to 20% mandatory withholding, as they are subject to special tax and withholding rules. Your plan administrator or plan sponsor is required to provide you with a special tax notice explaining those rules at the time you request a distribution. If applicable, federal and/or state taxes may be withheld from your distribution amount.
Proxy Voting Policies
Descriptions of the principles and policies that the fund's investment advisor uses in exercising the voting rights associated with the securities purchased and/or held by the fund are available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021 or visiting the "About Us" page of American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com. A description of the policies is also available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on the "About Us" page at americancentury.com. It is also available at sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov, and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The fund also makes its complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the most recent quarter of its fiscal year available on its website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021.
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Contact Us | americancentury.com | |
Automated Information Line | 1-800-345-8765 | |
Investor Services Representative | 1-800-345-2021 or 816-531-5575 | |
Investors Using Advisors | 1-800-378-9878 | |
Business, Not-For-Profit, Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans | 1-800-345-3533 | |
Banks and Trust Companies, Broker-Dealers, Financial Professionals, Insurance Companies | 1-800-345-6488 | |
Telecommunications Relay Service for the Deaf | 711 | |
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Investment Advisor: American Century Investment Management, Inc. Kansas City, Missouri | |
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President’s Letter | 2 |
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Schedule of Investments | |
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
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Statement of Operations | |
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets | |
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Financial Highlights | |
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Any opinions expressed in this report reflect those of the author as of the date of the report, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of American Century Investments® or any other person in the American Century Investments organization. Any such opinions are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and American Century Investments disclaims any responsibility to update such opinions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice and, because investment decisions made by American Century Investments funds are based on numerous factors, may not be relied upon as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any American Century Investments fund. Security examples are used for representational purposes only and are not intended as recommendations to purchase or sell securities. Performance information for comparative indices and securities is provided to American Century Investments by third party vendors. To the best of American Century Investments’ knowledge, such information is accurate at the time of printing.
Jonathan Thomas
Dear Investor:
Thank you for reviewing this semiannual report for the period ended September 30, 2017. It provides a market overview (below), followed by a schedule of fund investments and other financial information. For additional commentary and information on fund performance, plus other investment insights, we encourage you to visit our website, americancentury.com.
All Major Asset Classes Provided Positive Performance
From large-cap stocks to short-maturity Treasuries, the U.S. financial markets delivered across-the-board gains for the six-month period. Stock investors responded enthusiastically to two consecutive quarters of double-digit earnings growth for S&P 500 companies, the first such back-to-back performance since 2011. In addition, gross domestic product growth accelerated to an annualized rate of 3.1% in the April-June quarter, up from 1.2% in the first quarter and the fastest pace in two years. Meanwhile, despite setbacks and delays for some components of President Trump’s pro-growth agenda, equity investors generally remained optimistic regarding future U.S. economic gains.
Against this backdrop, the S&P 500 Index reached several milestones and returned 7.71% for the six-month period. In terms of equity styles, riskier and economically sensitive stocks generally remained in favor. For example, small-cap stocks outperformed their mid- and large-cap peers, while growth stocks largely outperformed value stocks across the capitalization spectrum.
Investor preferences for risk also extended to the fixed-income market, where spread (non-Treasury) sectors were top performers and drove the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index to a 2.31% gain for the six-month period. The Federal Reserve (the Fed) remained relatively supportive, raising rates only once (by 25 basis points in June) amid a low-inflation backdrop and announcing a gradual approach to balance sheet normalization. Meanwhile, upbeat corporate earnings, a rallying stock market, robust investor demand for yield, and favorable supply/demand dynamics in the corporate credit markets led to outperformance among corporate bonds.
As Congress considers corporate tax cuts and other growth-oriented reforms, and the Fed continues to pursue policy normalization, new opportunities and challenges likely will emerge. We continue to believe in a disciplined, diversified, and risk-aware approach, using professionally managed portfolios in pursuit of investment goals. We appreciate your continued trust in us.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Thomas
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Century Investments
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7-Day Current Yields | Investor Class | A Class | C Class |
After waiver(1) | 0.71% | 0.71% | 0.71% |
Before waiver | 0.71% | 0.46% | -0.04% |
7-Day Effective Yields | Investor Class | A Class | C Class |
After waiver(1) | 0.72% | 0.72% | 0.72% |
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(1) | Yields would have been lower if a portion of the fees had not been waived. |
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Portfolio at a Glance |
Weighted Average Maturity | 34 days |
Weighted Average Life | 76 days |
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Portfolio Composition by Maturity | % of fund investments |
1-30 days | 62% |
31-90 days | 30% |
91-180 days | 8% |
More than 180 days | — |
Fund shareholders may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemption/exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing cost of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017.
Actual Expenses
The table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses for each class. You may use the information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century Investments fund, or I Class shares of the American Century Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century Investments account (i.e., not a financial intermediary or retirement plan account), American Century Investments may charge you a $12.50 semiannual account maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than $10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your accounts to pay the $12.50 fee. In determining your total eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in all personal accounts (including American Century Investments Brokerage accounts) registered under your Social Security number. Personal accounts include individual accounts, joint accounts, UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth, Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other retirement accounts. If you have only business, business retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Investments Brokerage accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. If you are subject to the Account Maintenance Fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee amount.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return of a fund’s share class. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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| Beginning Account Value 4/1/17 | Ending Account Value 9/30/17 | Expenses Paid During Period(1) 4/1/17 - 9/30/17 | Annualized Expense Ratio(1) |
Actual | | | | |
Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,003.00 | $2.91 | 0.58% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,003.00 | $2.91 | 0.58% |
C Class | $1,000 | $1,003.00 | $2.91 | 0.58% |
Hypothetical | | | | |
Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,022.16 | $2.94 | 0.58% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,022.16 | $2.94 | 0.58% |
C Class | $1,000 | $1,022.16 | $2.94 | 0.58% |
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(1) | Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183, the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365, to reflect the one-half year period. Annualized expense ratio reflects actual expenses, including any applicable fee waivers or expense reimbursements and excluding any acquired fund fees and expenses. |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
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| Principal Amount | Value |
COMMERCIAL PAPER(1) — 48.6% | | |
Apple, Inc., 1.25%, 11/15/17(2) | $ | 5,691,000 |
| $ | 5,682,250 |
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Bank of Nova Scotia (The), VRN, 1.62%, 10/12/17, resets quarterly off the 3-month LIBOR plus 0.32%(2) | 25,000,000 |
| 25,017,565 |
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Bank of Nova Scotia (The), VRN, 1.40%, 10/18/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.17%(2) | 25,000,000 |
| 25,000,000 |
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Bennington Stark Capital Co. LLC, 1.26%, 10/10/17 (LOC: Societe Generale SA)(2) | 36,000,000 |
| 35,988,840 |
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Bennington Stark Capital Co. LLC, 1.26%, 10/12/17 (LOC: Societe Generale SA)(2) | 21,000,000 |
| 20,992,043 |
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Chariot Funding LLC, 1.26%, 10/5/17 (LOC: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.)(2) | 25,000,000 |
| 24,996,556 |
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Chariot Funding LLC, 1.48%, 3/28/18 (LOC: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.)(2) | 35,000,000 |
| 34,749,069 |
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Charta LLC, 1.25%, 11/9/17 (LOC: Citibank N.A.)(2) | 25,000,000 |
| 24,966,687 |
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Chesham Finance Ltd / Chesham Finance LLC, 1.20%, 10/2/17 (LOC: HSBC Bank plc)(2) | 53,000,000 |
| 52,998,263 |
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CRC Funding LLC, 1.31%, 10/3/17 (LOC: Citibank N.A.)(2) | 10,000,000 |
| 9,999,283 |
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CRC Funding LLC, 1.32%, 12/27/17 (LOC: Citibank N.A.)(2) | 20,000,000 |
| 19,937,167 |
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Crown Point Capital Co. LLC, VRN, 1.43%, 10/10/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.20% (LOC: Credit Suisse AG)(2) | 35,000,000 |
| 35,000,000 |
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Liberty Street Funding LLC, 1.375%, 11/2/17 (LOC: Bank of Nova Scotia)(2) | 20,000,000 |
| 19,976,000 |
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Liberty Street Funding LLC, 1.31%, 11/3/17 (LOC: Bank of Nova Scotia)(2) | 15,000,000 |
| 14,982,262 |
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Liberty Street Funding LLC, 1.33%, 12/14/17 (LOC: Bank of Nova Scotia)(2) | 12,000,000 |
| 11,967,687 |
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Old Line Funding LLC, 1.32%, 10/30/17 (LOC: Royal Bank of Canada)(2) | 36,000,000 |
| 35,962,300 |
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Old Line Funding LLC, VRN, 1.36%, 10/13/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.12% (LOC: Royal Bank of Canada)(2) | 25,000,000 |
| 25,000,000 |
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Ridgefield Funding Co. LLC, 1.25%, 10/18/17 (LOC: BNP Paribas)(2) | 25,292,000 |
| 25,277,310 |
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Ridgefield Funding Co. LLC, VRN, 1.46%, 10/27/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.22% (LOC: BNP Paribas)(2) | 25,000,000 |
| 25,000,000 |
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Thunder Bay Funding LLC, 1.33%, 11/21/17 (LOC: Royal Bank of Canada)(2) | 30,000,000 |
| 29,944,325 |
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Thunder Bay Funding LLC, 1.31%, 12/18/17 (LOC: Royal Bank of Canada)(2) | 20,000,000 |
| 19,944,100 |
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Toyota Credit Canada, Inc., 1.37%, 10/31/17 (LOC: Toyota Motor Credit Corp.) | 35,000,000 |
| 34,960,917 |
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Toyota Credit Canada, Inc., 1.47%, 2/28/18 (LOC: Toyota Motor Credit Corp.) | 25,000,000 |
| 24,850,000 |
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Westpac Banking Corp., VRN, 1.37%, 10/10/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.14%(2) | 40,000,000 |
| 40,000,000 |
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TOTAL COMMERCIAL PAPER | | 623,192,624 |
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CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT — 16.1% | | |
Bank of Montreal, VRN, 1.56%, 10/27/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.32% | 20,000,000 |
| 20,000,000 |
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Bank of Montreal, 1.32%, 11/21/17 | 10,000,000 |
| 10,000,827 |
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| Principal Amount | Value |
Bank of Montreal, VRN, 1.42%, 10/4/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.19% | $ | 25,000,000 |
| $ | 25,000,000 |
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Bank of Nova Scotia (The), 1.44%, 3/14/18(2) | 5,340,000 |
| 5,305,699 |
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Bank of Nova Scotia (The), VRN, 1.39%, 10/20/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.15%(2) | 3,000,000 |
| 3,000,000 |
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Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, VRN, 1.50%, 11/27/17, resets quarterly off the 3-month LIBOR plus 0.18% | 25,000,000 |
| 25,000,000 |
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Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, VRN, 1.47%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.23% | 25,000,000 |
| 25,000,000 |
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Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, VRN, 1.64%, 12/1/17, resets quarterly off the 3-month LIBOR plus 0.32% | 9,550,000 |
| 9,555,271 |
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Toronto-Dominion Bank, 1.32%, 12/19/17 | 20,000,000 |
| 20,000,000 |
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Toronto-Dominion Bank, VRN, 1.38%, 10/6/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.15% | 13,000,000 |
| 13,000,000 |
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Toronto-Dominion Bank, VRN, 1.41%, 11/6/17, resets quarterly off the 3-month LIBOR plus 0.10% | 15,000,000 |
| 15,000,000 |
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Wells Fargo Bank N.A., 1.36%, 2/5/18 | 35,000,000 |
| 35,000,000 |
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TOTAL CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT | | 205,861,797 |
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CORPORATE BONDS(3) — 13.7% | | |
2880 Stevens Creek LLC, VRDN, 1.25%, 10/4/17 (LOC: Bank of the West) | 9,900,000 |
| 9,900,000 |
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CHS Properties, Inc., VRDN, 1.22%, 10/5/17 (LOC: Wells Fargo Bank N.A.) | 1,222,000 |
| 1,222,000 |
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Cypress Bend Real Estate Development Co. LLC, VRDN, 1.24%, 10/5/17 (LOC: FHLB) | 22,660,000 |
| 22,660,000 |
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D&I Properties LLC, VRDN, 1.25%, 10/4/17 (LOC: Wells Fargo Bank N.A.) | 3,450,000 |
| 3,450,000 |
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East Grand Office Park LP, VRDN, 1.25%, 10/5/17 (LOC: FHLB) | 4,200,000 |
| 4,200,000 |
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Esplanade Theatres LLC, VRDN, 1.32%, 10/5/17 (LOC: FHLB) | 2,475,000 |
| 2,475,000 |
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Fiore Capital LLC, VRDN, 1.22%, 10/5/17 (LOC: Wells Fargo Bank N.A.) | 13,530,000 |
| 13,530,000 |
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First Baptist Church of Opelika AL, VRDN, 1.25%, 10/5/17 (LOC: FHLB) | 3,735,000 |
| 3,735,000 |
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HHH Investment Co. LLC, VRDN, 1.25%, 10/4/17 (LOC: Bank of the West) | 14,100,000 |
| 14,100,000 |
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Labcon North America, VRDN, 1.23%, 10/4/17 (LOC: Bank of the West) | 2,440,000 |
| 2,440,000 |
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Lakeport Group LLC, VRDN, 1.23%, 10/4/17 (LOC: Union Bank N.A.) | 3,335,000 |
| 3,335,000 |
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Manse on Marsh LP, VRDN, 1.24%, 10/5/17 (LOC: FHLB) | 9,330,000 |
| 9,330,000 |
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Ness Family Partners LP, VRDN, 1.23%, 10/4/17 (LOC: Bank of the West) | 5,890,000 |
| 5,890,000 |
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Northcreek Church, VRDN, 1.40%, 10/5/17 (LOC: FHLB) | 6,730,000 |
| 6,730,000 |
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Partisan Property, Inc., Series 2014, VRDN, 1.23%, 10/4/17 (LOC: Wells Fargo Bank N.A.) | 6,905,000 |
| 6,905,000 |
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PepsiCo, Inc., VRN, 1.65%, 10/13/17, resets quarterly off the 3-month LIBOR plus 0.35% | 5,000,000 |
| 5,000,690 |
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Providence Health & Services Obligated Group, VRDN, 1.25%, 10/5/17 (LOC: U.S. Bank N.A.) | 20,560,000 |
| 20,560,000 |
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Relay Relay LLC, VRDN, 1.24%, 10/5/17 (LOC: FHLB) | 7,675,000 |
| 7,675,000 |
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Sidal Realty Co. LP, VRDN, 1.26%, 10/5/17 (LOC: Wells Fargo Bank N.A.) | 6,615,000 |
| 6,615,000 |
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World Wildlife Fund, Inc., VRDN, 1.22%, 10/5/17 (LOC: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.) | 26,490,000 |
| 26,490,000 |
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TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS | | 176,242,690 |
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| Principal Amount | Value |
MUNICIPAL SECURITIES — 13.4% | | |
ABAG Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corps. Rev., (Public Policy Institute of California), VRDN, 1.30%, 10/5/17, resets weekly off the remarketing agent (LOC: Wells Fargo Bank N.A.) | $ | 2,435,000 |
| $ | 2,435,000 |
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California Health Facilities Financing Authority Rev., (Social Model Recovery Systems, Inc.), VRDN, 1.28%, 10/5/17, resets weekly off the remarketing agent (LOC: Preferred Bank and FHLB) | 4,550,000 |
| 4,550,000 |
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California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank Rev., VRDN, 1.48%, 10/5/17, resets weekly off the remarketing agent (LOC: Bank of the West) | 6,115,000 |
| 6,115,000 |
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City of Philadelphia, PA, 1.30%, 11/7/17 (LOC: Wells Fargo Bank N.A.) | 3,000,000 |
| 3,000,000 |
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City of Philadelphia, PA, 1.30%, 11/7/17 (LOC: Wells Fargo Bank N.A.) | 15,000,000 |
| 15,000,000 |
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Colorado Housing & Finance Authority Rev., (Organizers Unlimited/M&P Enterprises Obligated Group), VRDN, 1.48%, 10/5/17, resets weekly off the remarketing agent (LOC: Colorado Business Bank and FHLB) | 25,000 |
| 25,000 |
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Hesperia Public Financing Authority Rev., VRDN, 1.25%, 10/4/17, resets weekly off the remarketing agent (LOC: Bank of the West) | 4,030,000 |
| 4,030,000 |
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Idaho Housing & Finance Association Rev., (Traditions at Boise LLC), VRDN, 1.45%, 10/4/17, resets weekly off the remarketing agent (LOC: FHLMC) | 520,000 |
| 520,000 |
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Illinois Housing Development Authority Rev., VRDN, 1.28%, 10/5/17, resets weekly off the remarketing agent (SBBPA: FHLB) | 5,000,000 |
| 5,000,000 |
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Jasper Morgan Newton & Walton Counties Joint Development Authority Rev., VRDN, 1.25%, 10/4/17, resets weekly off the remarketing agent (LOC: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.) | 2,600,000 |
| 2,600,000 |
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Johnson City Health & Educational Facilities Board Rev., (Mountain States Health Alliance Obligated Group), VRDN, 1.15%, 10/4/17, resets weekly off the remarketing agent (LOC: U.S. Bank N.A.) | 37,900,000 |
| 37,900,000 |
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Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority Rev., (Bass Pro Outdoor World LLC), VRDN, 1.15%, 10/5/17, resets weekly off the remarketing agent (LOC: Bank of America N.A.)(2) | 15,390,000 |
| 15,390,000 |
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Massachusetts Education Financing Authority, 1.31%, 10/31/17 (LOC: Royal Bank of Canada) | 5,000,000 |
| 5,000,000 |
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Missouri Development Finance Board Rev., Series 2000 B, (St. Louis Center), VRDN, 1.33%, 10/5/17, resets weekly off the remarketing agent (LOC: U.S. Bank N.A.) | 3,910,000 |
| 3,910,000 |
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Nassau Health Care Corp. Rev., VRDN, 1.16%, 10/4/17, resets weekly off the remarketing agent (LOC: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.) | 3,515,000 |
| 3,515,000 |
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Osceola County Housing Finance Authority Rev., VRDN, 1.20%, 10/4/17, resets weekly off the remarketing agent (LOC: FNMA) | 285,000 |
| 285,000 |
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Pasadena Public Financing Authority Rev., VRDN, 1.20%, 10/5/17, resets weekly off the remarketing agent (SBBPA: Bank of the West) | 7,960,000 |
| 7,960,000 |
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South Dakota Housing Development Authority Rev., VRDN, 1.15%, 10/5/17, resets weekly off the remarketing agent (SBBPA: South Dakota Housing Development Authority) | 30,000,000 |
| 30,000,000 |
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Town of Dover-Foxcroft Rev., (Pleasant River Lumber Co.), VRDN, 1.50%, 10/4/17, resets weekly off the remarketing agent (LOC: Wells Fargo Bank N.A. and CoBANK ACB) | 290,000 |
| 290,000 |
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Traer Creek Metropolitan District Rev., VRDN, 1.20%, 10/4/17, resets weekly off the remarketing agent (LOC: BNP Paribas) | 8,434,000 |
| 8,434,000 |
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University of Texas System (The), 1.25%, 12/12/17 | 5,000,000 |
| 5,000,000 |
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Valdosta-Lowndes County Industrial Development Authority Rev., (Martin's Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc.), VRDN, 1.19%, 10/5/17, resets weekly off the remarketing agent (LOC: Wells Fargo Bank N.A.) | 9,840,000 |
| 9,840,000 |
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| Principal Amount | Value |
Washington State Housing Finance Commission Rev., (Traditions at South Hill LLC), VRDN, 1.45%, 10/4/17, resets weekly off the remarketing agent (LIQ FAC: FHLMC) | $ | 450,000 |
| $ | 450,000 |
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TOTAL MUNICIPAL SECURITIES | | 171,249,000 |
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U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES(1) — 7.4% | | |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.71%, 11/9/17 | 20,000,000 |
| 19,984,942 |
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U.S. Treasury Notes, VRN, 1.12%, 10/2/17, resets daily off the 3-month LIBOR plus 0.07% | 5,000,000 |
| 5,000,396 |
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U.S. Treasury Notes, VRN, 1.23%, 10/2/17, resets daily off the 3-month LIBOR plus 0.17% | 10,000,000 |
| 10,001,381 |
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U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.875%, 10/15/17 | 25,000,000 |
| 24,996,859 |
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U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.75%, 10/31/17 | 35,000,000 |
| 34,987,547 |
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TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES | | 94,971,125 |
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U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY SECURITIES — 0.5% | | |
FHLMC, 0.75%, 1/12/18 | 6,449,000 |
| 6,446,266 |
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TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 99.7% | | 1,277,963,502 |
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OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — 0.3% | | 3,513,947 |
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TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 1,281,477,449 |
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
FHLB | - | Federal Home Loan Bank |
FHLMC | - | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation |
FNMA | - | Federal National Mortgage Association |
LIBOR | - | London Interbank Offered Rate |
LIQ FAC | - | Liquidity Facilities |
LOC | - | Letter of Credit |
resets | - | The frequency with which a security’s coupon changes, based on current market conditions or an underlying index. |
SBBPA | - | Standby Bond Purchase Agreement |
VRDN | - | Variable Rate Demand Note. Interest reset date is indicated. Rate shown is effective at the period end. |
VRN | - | Variable Rate Note. Interest reset date is indicated. Rate shown is effective at the period end. |
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(1) | The rate indicated is the yield to maturity at purchase for non-interest bearing securities. For interest bearing securities, the stated coupon rate is shown. |
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(2) | Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A or Section 4(2) under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be sold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional investors. The aggregate value of these securities at the period end was $587,077,406, which represented 45.8% of total net assets. |
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(3) | Instruments may be payable upon demand and accrue interest based upon a predetermined money market rate. Interest reset date is indicated. Rate shown is effective at period end. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED) | |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (amortized cost and cost for federal income tax purposes) | $ | 1,277,963,502 |
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Cash | 1,340,005 |
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Receivable for investments sold | 1,052,000 |
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Receivable for capital shares sold | 1,183,125 |
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Interest receivable | 1,238,063 |
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| 1,282,776,695 |
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Liabilities | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 697,898 |
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Accrued management fees | 601,348 |
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| 1,299,246 |
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Net Assets | $ | 1,281,477,449 |
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Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital paid in | $ | 1,281,495,128 |
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Accumulated net realized loss | (17,679 | ) |
| $ | 1,281,477,449 |
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| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share |
Investor Class |
| $1,247,429,954 |
| 1,247,580,348 |
| $1.00 |
A Class |
| $23,103,641 |
| 23,092,140 |
| $1.00 |
C Class |
| $10,943,854 |
| 10,941,746 |
| $1.00 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED) | |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Interest | $ | 7,543,527 |
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Expenses: | |
Management fees | 3,670,316 |
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Distribution and service fees: | |
A Class | 30,902 |
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C Class | 38,841 |
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Trustees' fees and expenses | 43,890 |
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Other expenses | 63 |
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| 3,784,012 |
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Fees waived | (69,743 | ) |
| 3,714,269 |
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Net investment income (loss) | 3,829,258 |
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Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (1,641 | ) |
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | 3,827,617 |
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
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SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2017 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | September 30, 2017 | March 31, 2017 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 3,829,258 |
| $ | 2,547,421 |
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Net realized gain (loss) | (1,641 | ) | 363,806 |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 3,827,617 |
| 2,911,227 |
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Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From net investment income: | | |
Investor Class | (3,725,254 | ) | (2,438,489 | ) |
A Class | (73,173 | ) | (90,143 | ) |
C Class | (30,831 | ) | (18,789 | ) |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (3,829,258 | ) | (2,547,421 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 4) | (22,276,221 | ) | (478,873,456 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | (22,277,862 | ) | (478,509,650 | ) |
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Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 1,303,755,311 |
| 1,782,264,961 |
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End of period | $ | 1,281,477,449 |
| $ | 1,303,755,311 |
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
1. Organization
American Century Investment Trust (the trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company and is organized as a Massachusetts business trust. Prime Money Market Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series issued by the trust. The fund’s investment objective is to seek to earn the highest level of current income while preserving the value of your investment.
The fund offers the Investor Class, A Class and C Class. The A Class and C Class may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the fund in preparation of its financial statements. The fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This may require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management evaluated the impact of events or transactions occurring through the date the financial statements were issued that would merit recognition or disclosure.
Investment Valuations — The fund determines the fair value of its investments and computes its net asset value (NAV) per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. Investments are generally valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported NAV per share. If the fund determines that the valuation methods do not reflect an investment’s fair value, such investment is valued as determined in good faith by the Board of Trustees or its delegate, in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees.
Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Net realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is also used for federal income tax purposes.
Investment Income — Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums.
Income Tax Status — It is the fund’s policy to distribute substantially all net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders and to otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes. The fund files U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns as applicable. The fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authority until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years from the date of filing but can be longer in certain jurisdictions. At this time, management believes there are no uncertain tax positions which, based on their technical merit, would not be sustained upon examination and for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Multiple Class — All shares of the fund represent an equal pro rata interest in the net assets of the class to which such shares belong, and have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except for class specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes. Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the fund are allocated to each class of shares based on their relative net assets.
Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. The fund may make capital gains distributions to comply with the distribution requirements of the Internal Revenue Code.
Indemnifications — Under the trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. In addition, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The maximum
exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered by management to be remote.
3. Fees and Transactions with Related Parties
Certain officers and trustees of the trust are also officers and/or directors of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC). The trust's investment advisor, American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM), the trust's distributor, American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS), and the trust's transfer agent, American Century Services, LLC, are wholly owned, directly or indirectly, by ACC.
Management Fees — The trust has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per class. The agreement provides that all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except distribution and service fees, brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent trustees (including legal counsel fees), and extraordinary expenses, will be paid by ACIM. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class's daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The fee consists of (1) an Investment Category Fee based on the daily net assets of the fund and certain other accounts managed by the investment advisor that are in the same broad investment category as the fund and (2) a Complex Fee based on the assets of all the funds in the American Century Investments family of funds.
The Investment Category Fee range, the Complex Fee range and the effective annual management fee for each class for the period ended September 30, 2017 are as follows:
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| Investment Category Fee Range | Complex Fee Range | Effective Annual Management Fee |
Investor Class | 0.2370% to 0.3500% | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.57% |
A Class | 0.57% |
C Class | 0.57% |
Distribution and Service Fees — The Board of Trustees has adopted a separate Master Distribution and Individual Shareholder Services Plan for each of the A Class and C Class (collectively the plans), pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act. The plans provide that the A Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.25%. The plans provide that the C Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.75%, of which 0.25% is paid for individual shareholder services and 0.50% is paid for distribution services. The fees are computed and accrued daily based on each class’s daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The fees are used to pay financial intermediaries for distribution and individual shareholder services. Fees incurred under the plans during the period ended September 30, 2017 are detailed in the Statement of Operations.
In order to maintain a positive yield, all or a portion of the distribution and/or service fee may voluntarily be waived on a daily basis. The fee waiver may be revised or terminated at any time without notice. The total amount of the waiver for each class for the period ended September 30, 2017 was $30,902 and $38,841 for the A Class and C Class, respectively, and the effective annual distribution and service fee after waiver was 0.00% for each class.
Trustees’ Fees and Expenses — The Board of Trustees is responsible for overseeing the investment advisor’s management and operations of the fund. The trustees receive detailed information about the fund and its investment advisor regularly throughout the year, and meet at least quarterly with management of the investment advisor to review reports about fund operations. The fund’s officers do not receive compensation from the fund.
Interfund Transactions — The fund may enter into security transactions with other American Century Investments funds and other client accounts of the investment advisor, in accordance with the 1940 Act rules and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. The rules and procedures require, among other things, that these transactions be effected at the independent current market price of the security. During the period, the interfund purchases and sales were $10,000,000 and $4,450,000, respectively. The interfund transactions had no effect on the Statement of Operations in net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions.
4. Capital Share Transactions
Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows (unlimited number of shares authorized):
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| Six months ended September 30, 2017 | Year ended March 31, 2017 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class | | | | |
Sold | 206,345,466 |
| $ | 206,345,466 |
| 719,526,363 |
| $ | 719,526,363 |
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Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 3,683,179 |
| 3,683,179 |
| 2,437,674 |
| 2,437,674 |
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Redeemed | (230,745,160 | ) | (230,745,160 | ) | (1,017,723,715 | ) | (1,017,723,715 | ) |
| (20,716,515 | ) | (20,716,515 | ) | (295,759,678 | ) | (295,759,678 | ) |
A Class | | | | |
Sold | 4,059,952 |
| 4,059,952 |
| 80,637,153 |
| 80,637,153 |
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Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 72,325 |
| 72,325 |
| 85,555 |
| 85,555 |
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Redeemed | (6,677,872 | ) | (6,677,872 | ) | (264,266,517 | ) | (264,266,517 | ) |
| (2,545,595 | ) | (2,545,595 | ) | (183,543,809 | ) | (183,543,809 | ) |
C Class | | | | |
Sold | 2,963,760 |
| 2,963,760 |
| 5,996,139 |
| 5,996,139 |
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Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 30,581 |
| 30,581 |
| 18,789 |
| 18,789 |
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Redeemed | (2,008,452 | ) | (2,008,452 | ) | (5,584,897 | ) | (5,584,897 | ) |
| 985,889 |
| 985,889 |
| 430,031 |
| 430,031 |
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Net increase (decrease) | (22,276,221 | ) | $ | (22,276,221 | ) | (478,873,456 | ) | $ | (478,873,456 | ) |
5. Fair Value Measurements
The fund’s investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels.
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• | Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments. |
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• | Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars. |
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• | Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions). |
The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments. There were no significant transfers between levels during the period.
As of period end, the fund’s investment securities were classified as Level 2. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund’s portfolio holdings.
6. Federal Tax Information
The book-basis character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from their ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. These differences reflect the differing character of certain income items and net realized gains and losses for financial statement and tax purposes, and may result in reclassification among certain capital accounts on the financial statements.
As of March 31, 2017, the fund had accumulated short-term capital losses of $(16,038), which represent net capital loss carryovers that may be used to offset future realized capital gains for federal income tax purposes. Future capital loss carryover utilization in any given year may be subject to Internal Revenue Code limitations. Capital loss carryovers expire in 2018.
7. Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update No.2017-08, “Receivables - Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20), Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities” (ASU 2017-08). ASU 2017-08 amends the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities held at a premium, shortening such period to the earliest call date. The amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Management is currently evaluating the impact that adopting ASU 2017-08 will have on the financial statements.
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted) | | | | | |
Per-Share Data | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data | | |
| | Income From Investment Operations: | | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of: | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Distributions From Net Investment Income | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(1) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(2) | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.30% | 0.58%(4) | 0.58%(4) | 0.59%(4) | 0.59%(4) |
| $1,247,430 |
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2017 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.19% | 0.58% | 0.58% | 0.17% | 0.17% |
| $1,268,148 |
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2016 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.30% | 0.58% | 0.02% | (0.26)% |
| $1,563,574 |
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2015 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.15% | 0.58% | 0.01% | (0.42)% |
| $1,813,054 |
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2014 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.16% | 0.58% | 0.01% | (0.41)% |
| $2,014,191 |
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2013 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.23% | 0.58% | 0.01% | (0.34)% |
| $2,031,353 |
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A Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(2) | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.30% | 0.58%(4) | 0.83%(4) | 0.59%(4) | 0.34%(4) |
| $23,104 |
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2017 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.19% | 0.58% | 0.83% | 0.17% | (0.08)% |
| $25,649 |
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2016 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.32% | 0.83% | 0.00%(5) | (0.51)% |
| $209,165 |
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2015 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.15% | 0.83% | 0.01% | (0.67)% |
| $186,961 |
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2014 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.16% | 0.83% | 0.01% | (0.66)% |
| $213,512 |
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2013 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.23% | 0.83% | 0.01% | (0.59)% |
| $166,572 |
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted) | | | | | |
Per-Share Data | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data | | |
| | Income From Investment Operations: | | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of: | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Distributions From Net Investment Income | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(1) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
C Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(2) | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.30% | 0.58%(4) | 1.33%(4) | 0.59%(4) | (0.16)%(4) |
| $10,944 |
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2017 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.19% | 0.58% | 1.33% | 0.17% | (0.58)% |
| $9,958 |
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2016 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.32% | 1.33% | 0.00%(5) | (1.01)% |
| $9,526 |
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2015 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.15% | 1.33% | 0.01% | (1.17)% |
| $7,146 |
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2014 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.16% | 1.33% | 0.01% | (1.16)% |
| $6,825 |
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2013 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.23% | 1.33% | 0.01% | (1.09)% |
| $7,241 |
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Notes to Financial Highlights | | |
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(1) | Total returns are calculated based on the net asset value of the last business day and do not reflect applicable sales charges, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. |
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(2) | Six months ended September 30, 2017 (unaudited). |
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(3) | Per-share amount was less than $0.005. |
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(5) | Ratio was less than 0.005%. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Approval of Management Agreement |
At a meeting held on June 14, 2017, the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the "Board") unanimously approved the renewal of the management agreement pursuant to which American Century Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) acts as the investment advisor for the Fund. Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act, contracts for investment advisory services are required to be reviewed, evaluated, and approved by a majority of a fund’s directors/trustees, including a majority of the independent Trustees, each year. The Board regards this annual evaluation and renewal as one of its most important responsibilities.
The independent Trustees have memorialized a statement regarding the relationship between their ongoing obligations to oversee and evaluate the performance of the Advisor and their annual consideration of renewal of the management agreement. In that statement, the independent Trustees noted that their assessment of the Advisor’s performance is an ongoing process that takes place over the entire year and is informed by all of the extensive information that the Board and its committees receive and consider over time. This information, together with the additional materials provided specifically in connection with the review, are central to the Board’s assessment of the Advisor’s performance and its determination whether to renew the Fund’s management agreement.
Prior to its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board requested and reviewed extensive data and analysis relating to the proposed renewal. This information and analysis was compiled by the Advisor and certain independent providers of evaluation data concerning the Fund and the services provided to the Fund by the Advisor.
In connection with its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board’s review and evaluation of the services provided by the Advisor included, but was not limited to, the following:
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• | the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, and other services provided by the Advisor to the Fund; |
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• | the wide range of other programs and services the Advisor provides to the Fund and its shareholders on a routine and non-routine basis; |
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• | the investment performance of the Fund, including data comparing the Fund’s performance to appropriate benchmarks and/or a peer group of other mutual funds with similar investment objectives and strategies; |
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• | the cost of owning the Fund compared to the cost of owning similar funds; |
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• | the compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory experience of the Advisor and the Fund's service providers; |
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• | financial data showing the cost of services provided to the Fund, the profitability of the Fund to the Advisor, and the overall profitability of the Advisor; |
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• | strategic plans of the Advisor; |
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• | possible economies of scale associated with the Advisor’s management of the Fund and other accounts under its management; |
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• | data comparing services provided and charges to the Advisor's other investment management clients; |
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• | acquired fund fees and expenses; |
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• | payments and practices by the Fund and the Advisor regarding financial intermediaries whose clients are investors in the Fund, the nature of services provided by intermediaries, and the terms of share classes utilized; and |
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• | any collateral benefits derived by the Advisor from the management of the Fund. |
In keeping with its practice, the Board held two in-person meetings to review and discuss the information provided in response to their request and held active discussions with the Advisor regarding the renewal of the management agreement. The independent Trustees had the benefit of the advice of their independent counsel throughout the process.
Factors Considered
The Trustees considered all of the information provided by the Advisor, the independent data providers, and the independent Trustees’ independent counsel in connection with the approval. They determined that the information was sufficient for them to evaluate the management agreement for the Fund. In connection with their review, the Trustees did not identify any single factor as being all-important or controlling and each Trustee may have attributed different levels of importance to different factors. In deciding to renew the management agreement, the Board based its decision on a number of factors, including without limitation the following:
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services - Generally. Under the management agreement, the Advisor is responsible for providing or arranging for all services necessary for the operation of the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor provides or arranges at its own expense a wide variety of services including without limitation the following:
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• | constructing and designing the Fund |
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• | portfolio research and security selection |
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• | initial capitalization/funding |
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• | daily valuation of the Fund’s portfolio |
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• | shareholder servicing and transfer agency, including shareholder confirmations, recordkeeping, and communications |
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• | legal services (except the independent Trustees’ counsel) |
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• | regulatory and portfolio compliance |
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• | marketing and distribution (except amounts paid by the Fund under Rule 12b-1 plans) |
The Board noted that many of these services have expanded over time in terms of both quantity and complexity in response to shareholder demands, competition in the industry, changing distribution channels, and the changing regulatory environment.
Investment Management, Shareholder, and Other Services. The nature of the investment management services provided to the Fund is quite complex and allows Fund shareholders access to professional money management, instant diversification of their investments within an asset class, the opportunity to easily diversify among asset classes by investing in or exchanging among various American Century Investments funds, and liquidity. In evaluating investment performance, the Board expects the Advisor to manage the Fund in accordance with its investment objectives and approved strategies. Further, the Trustees recognize that the Advisor has an obligation to seek the best execution of fund trades. In providing these services, the Advisor utilizes teams of investment professionals (portfolio managers, analysts, research assistants, and securities traders) who require extensive information technology, research, training, compliance, and other systems to conduct their business. The Board, directly and through its Portfolio Committee, regularly reviews investment performance information for the Fund, together with comparative information for appropriate benchmarks and/or peer groups of similarly-managed funds, over different time horizons. The Trustees also review detailed performance information provided by the Advisor during the management agreement approval process. If performance concerns are identified, the Fund receives special reviews until performance improves, during which the Board discusses with the Advisor the reasons for such results (e.g., market conditions, security selection) and any efforts being undertaken to improve performance. The Fund’s performance was in the first quartile of its
peer group for the one-, three-, and ten-year periods and in the second quartile of its peer group for the five-year period reviewed by the Board. The Board found the investment management services provided by the Advisor to the Fund to be satisfactory and consistent with the management agreement.
Under the management agreement, the Advisor provides the Fund with a comprehensive package of transfer agency, shareholder, and other services. The Board, directly and through various committees of the Board, regularly reviews reports and evaluations of such services at its regular meetings. These reports include, but are not limited to, information regarding the operational efficiency and accuracy of the shareholder and transfer agency services provided, staffing levels, shareholder satisfaction (as measured by external as well as internal sources), technology support, new products and services offered to Fund shareholders, securities trading activities, portfolio valuation services, auditing services, and legal and operational compliance activities. Certain aspects of shareholder and transfer agency service level efficiency and the quality of securities trading activities are measured by independent third party providers and are presented in comparison to other fund groups not managed by the Advisor.
The Board found the services provided by the Advisor to the Fund under the management agreement to be competitive and of high quality.
Costs of Services and Profitability. The Advisor provides detailed information concerning its cost of providing various services to the Fund, its profitability in managing the Fund, its overall profitability, and its financial condition. The Trustees have reviewed with the Advisor the methodology used to prepare this financial information. This information is considered in evaluating the Advisor’s financial condition, its ability to continue to provide services under the management agreement, and the reasonableness of the current management fee. The Board concluded that the Advisor’s profits were reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Economies of Scale. The Board also reviewed information provided by the Advisor regarding the possible existence of economies of scale in connection with the management of the Fund. The Board concluded that economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, especially on a fund-by-fund basis. The Board concluded that the Advisor is appropriately sharing economies of scale through its competitive fee structure, offering competitive fees from fund inception, and through reinvestment in its business to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded services.
Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than brokerage expenses, expenses attributable to short sales, taxes, interest, extraordinary expenses, the fees and expenses of the Fund’s independent Trustees (including their independent legal counsel), and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the unified fee structure, the Advisor is responsible for providing all investment advisory, custody, audit, administrative, compliance, recordkeeping, marketing, and shareholder services, or arranging and supervising third parties to provide such services. By contrast, most other funds are charged a variety of fees, including an investment advisory fee, a transfer agency fee, an administrative fee, distribution charges, and other expenses. Other than their investment advisory fees and any applicable Rule 12b-1 distribution fees, all other components of the total fees charged by these other funds may be increased without shareholder approval. The Board believes the unified fee structure is a benefit to Fund shareholders because it clearly discloses to shareholders the cost of owning Fund shares, and, since the unified fee cannot be increased without a vote of Fund shareholders, it shifts to the Advisor the risk of increased costs of operating the Fund and provides a direct incentive to minimize administrative inefficiencies. Part of the Board’s analysis of fee levels involves reviewing certain evaluative data compiled by an independent provider and comparing the Fund’s unified fee to the total expense ratio of peer funds. Given the broad proliferation of fee waivers to support
positive money market fund yields and the wide variance of expenses waived, the Board recognized that net fee comparisons may not be a reliable analysis of fund expenses. With that in mind, the Board reviewed peer data both on a gross basis and net of applicable waivers. The Board concluded that the management fee paid by the Fund to the Advisor under the management agreement is reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Comparison to Fees and Services Provided to Other Clients of the Advisor. The Board also requested and received information from the Advisor concerning the nature of the services, fees, costs, and profitability of its advisory services to advisory clients other than the Fund. They observed that these varying types of client accounts require different services and involve different regulatory and entrepreneurial risks than the management of the Fund. The Board analyzed this information and concluded that the fees charged and services provided to the Fund were reasonable by comparison.
Payments to Intermediaries. The Trustees also requested and received a description of payments made to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided by intermediaries. These payments include various payments made by the Fund or the Advisor to different types of intermediaries and recordkeepers for distribution and service activities provided for the Fund. The Trustees reviewed such information and received representations from the Advisor that all such payments by the Fund were made pursuant to the Fund's Rule 12b-1 Plan and that all such payments by the Advisor were made from the Advisor's resources and reasonable profits. The Board found the payments to be reasonable in scope and purpose.
Collateral or “Fall-Out” Benefits Derived by the Advisor. The Board considered the existence of collateral benefits the Advisor may receive as a result of its relationship with the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor’s primary business is managing mutual funds and it generally does not use fund or shareholder information to generate profits in other lines of business, and therefore does not derive any significant collateral benefits from them. The Board noted that the Advisor receives proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex. The Board noted that the assets of those other accounts are, where applicable, included with the assets of the Fund to determine breakpoints in the management fee schedule.
Existing Relationship. The Board also considered whether there was any reason for not continuing the existing arrangement with the Advisor. In this regard, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund’s operations and various risks, uncertainties, and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision not to continue such relationship. In particular, the Board recognized that most shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Advisor’s industry standing and reputation and in the expectation that the Advisor will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund.
Conclusion of the Trustees. As a result of this process, the Board, including all of the independent Trustees and assisted by the advice of independent legal counsel, taking into account all of the factors discussed above and the information provided by the Advisor and others in connection with its review and throughout the year, concluded that the management agreement between the Fund and the Advisor is fair and reasonable in light of the services provided and should be renewed.
Retirement Account Information
As required by law, distributions you receive from certain retirement accounts are subject to federal income tax withholding, unless you elect not to have withholding apply*. Tax will be withheld on the total amount withdrawn even though you may be receiving amounts that are not subject to withholding, such as nondeductible contributions. In such case, excess amounts of withholding could occur. You may adjust your withholding election so that a greater or lesser amount will be withheld.
If you don’t want us to withhold on this amount, you must notify us to not withhold the federal income tax. You may notify us in writing or in certain situations by telephone or through other electronic means. For systematic withdrawals, your withholding election will remain in effect until revoked or changed by filing a new election. You have the right to revoke your election at any time and change your withholding percentage for future distributions.
Remember, even if you elect not to have income tax withheld, you are liable for paying income tax on the taxable portion of your withdrawal. If you elect not to have income tax withheld or you don’t have enough income tax withheld, you may be responsible for payment of estimated tax. You may incur penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and estimated tax payments are not sufficient. You can reduce or defer the income tax on a distribution by directly or indirectly rolling such distribution over to another IRA or eligible plan. You should consult your tax advisor for additional information.
State tax will be withheld if, at the time of your distribution, your address is within one of the mandatory withholding states and you have federal income tax withheld (or as otherwise required by state law). State taxes will be withheld from your distribution in accordance with the respective state rules.
*Some 403(b), 457 and qualified retirement plan distributions may be subject to 20% mandatory withholding, as they are subject to special tax and withholding rules. Your plan administrator or plan sponsor is required to provide you with a special tax notice explaining those rules at the time you request a distribution. If applicable, federal and/or state taxes may be withheld from your distribution amount.
Proxy Voting Policies
Descriptions of the principles and policies that the fund's investment advisor uses in exercising the voting rights associated with the securities purchased and/or held by the fund are available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021 or visiting the "About Us" page of American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com. A description of the policies is also available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on the "About Us" page at americancentury.com. It is also available at sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure
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President’s Letter | 2 |
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Fund Characteristics | |
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Shareholder Fee Example | |
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Schedule of Investments | |
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
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Statement of Operations | |
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets | |
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Notes to Financial Statements | |
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Financial Highlights | |
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Additional Information | |
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Any opinions expressed in this report reflect those of the author as of the date of the report, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of American Century Investments® or any other person in the American Century Investments organization. Any such opinions are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and American Century Investments disclaims any responsibility to update such opinions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice and, because investment decisions made by American Century Investments funds are based on numerous factors, may not be relied upon as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any American Century Investments fund. Security examples are used for representational purposes only and are not intended as recommendations to purchase or sell securities. Performance information for comparative indices and securities is provided to American Century Investments by third party vendors. To the best of American Century Investments’ knowledge, such information is accurate at the time of printing.
Jonathan Thomas
Dear Investor:
Thank you for reviewing this semiannual report for the period ended September 30, 2017. It provides a market overview (below), followed by a schedule of fund investments and other financial information. For additional commentary and information on fund performance, plus other investment insights, we encourage you to visit our website, americancentury.com.
All Major Asset Classes Provided Positive Performance
From large-cap stocks to short-maturity Treasuries, the U.S. financial markets delivered across-the-board gains for the six-month period. Stock investors responded enthusiastically to two consecutive quarters of double-digit earnings growth for S&P 500 companies, the first such back-to-back performance since 2011. In addition, gross domestic product growth accelerated to an annualized rate of 3.1% in the April-June quarter, up from 1.2% in the first quarter and the fastest pace in two years. Meanwhile, despite setbacks and delays for some components of President Trump’s pro-growth agenda, equity investors generally remained optimistic regarding future U.S. economic gains.
Against this backdrop, the S&P 500 Index reached several milestones and returned 7.71% for the six-month period. In terms of equity styles, riskier and economically sensitive stocks generally remained in favor. For example, small-cap stocks outperformed their mid- and large-cap peers, while growth stocks largely outperformed value stocks across the capitalization spectrum.
Investor preferences for risk also extended to the fixed-income market, where spread (non-Treasury) sectors were top performers and drove the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index to a 2.31% gain for the six-month period. The Federal Reserve (the Fed) remained relatively supportive, raising rates only once (by 25 basis points in June) amid a low-inflation backdrop and announcing a gradual approach to balance sheet normalization. Meanwhile, upbeat corporate earnings, a rallying stock market, robust investor demand for yield, and favorable supply/demand dynamics in the corporate credit markets led to outperformance among corporate bonds.
As Congress considers corporate tax cuts and other growth-oriented reforms, and the Fed continues to pursue policy normalization, new opportunities and challenges likely will emerge. We continue to believe in a disciplined, diversified, and risk-aware approach, using professionally managed portfolios in pursuit of investment goals. We appreciate your continued trust in us.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Thomas
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Century Investments
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 | |
Portfolio at a Glance | |
Average Duration (effective) | 1.9 years |
Weighted Average Life | 2.3 years |
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Types of Investments in Portfolio | % of net assets |
Corporate Bonds | 46.4% |
U.S. Treasury Securities | 23.0% |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | 14.0% |
Asset-Backed Securities | 10.1% |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | 3.0% |
U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | 1.6% |
Sovereign Governments and Agencies | 0.5% |
Temporary Cash Investments | 2.6% |
Other Assets and Liabilities | (1.2)% |
Fund shareholders may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemption/exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing cost of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017 (except as noted).
Actual Expenses
The table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses for each class. You may use the information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century Investments fund, or I Class shares of the American Century Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century Investments account (i.e., not a financial intermediary or retirement plan account), American Century Investments may charge you a $12.50 semiannual account maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than $10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your accounts to pay the $12.50 fee. In determining your total eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in all personal accounts (including American Century Investments Brokerage accounts) registered under your Social Security number. Personal accounts include individual accounts, joint accounts, UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth, Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other retirement accounts. If you have only business, business retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Investments Brokerage accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. If you are subject to the Account Maintenance Fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee amount.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return of a fund’s share class. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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Annualized Expense Ratio(1) |
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,010.50 | $3.02 | 0.60% |
I Class | $1,000 | $1,010.40(2) | $2.40(3) | 0.50% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,008.30 | $4.28 | 0.85% |
C Class | $1,000 | $1,004.50 | $8.04 | 1.60% |
R Class | $1,000 | $1,007.00 | $5.53 | 1.10% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $1,011.60 | $2.02 | 0.40% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $1,001.70(4) | $0.60(5) | 0.35% |
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,022.06 | $3.04 | 0.60% |
I Class | $1,000 | $1,022.56(6) | $2.54(6) | 0.50% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,020.81 | $4.31 | 0.85% |
C Class | $1,000 | $1,017.05 | $8.09 | 1.60% |
R Class | $1,000 | $1,019.55 | $5.57 | 1.10% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $1,023.06 | $2.03 | 0.40% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $1,023.31(6) | $1.78(6) | 0.35% |
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(1) | Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183, the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365, to reflect the one-half year period. Annualized expense ratio reflects actual expenses, including any applicable fee waivers or expense reimbursements and excluding any acquired fund fees and expenses. |
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(2) | Ending account value based on actual return from April 10, 2017 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2017. |
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(3) | Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 174, the number of days in the period from April 10, 2017 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2017, divided by 365, to reflect the period. Had the class been available for the full period, the expenses paid during the period would have been higher. |
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(4) | Ending account value based on actual return from July 28, 2017 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2017. |
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(5) | Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 65, the number of days in the period from July 28, 2017 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2017, divided by 365, to reflect the period. Had the class been available for the full period, the expenses paid during the period would have been higher. |
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(6) | Ending account value and expenses paid during the period assumes the class had been available throughout the entire period and are calculated using the class’s annualized expense ratio listed in the table above. |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
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CORPORATE BONDS — 46.4% | | | |
Aerospace and Defense — 0.5% | | | |
United Technologies Corp., 1.50%, 11/1/19 | | $ | 2,000,000 |
| $ | 1,990,226 |
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Auto Components — 0.6% | | | |
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The), 5.125%, 11/15/23 | | 740,000 |
| 776,075 |
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Schaeffler Finance BV, 4.75%, 5/15/23(1) | | 800,000 |
| 829,000 |
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ZF North America Capital, Inc., 4.00%, 4/29/20(1) | | 850,000 |
| 880,813 |
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Automobiles — 2.2% | | | |
Daimler Finance North America LLC, 2.00%, 8/3/18(1) | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,002,814 |
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Daimler Finance North America LLC, 2.30%, 1/6/20(1) | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,004,740 |
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV, 4.50%, 4/15/20 | | 500,000 |
| 522,425 |
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Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 2.375%, 3/12/19 | | 1,196,000 |
| 1,202,249 |
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Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 2.68%, 1/9/20 | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,009,196 |
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Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, MTN, 2.94%, 1/8/19 | | 800,000 |
| 809,197 |
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General Motors Co., 3.50%, 10/2/18 | | 990,000 |
| 1,006,291 |
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General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 3.25%, 5/15/18 | | 1,080,000 |
| 1,089,826 |
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General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 3.10%, 1/15/19 | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,014,346 |
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Banks — 8.0% | | | |
Akbank Turk AS, 3.875%, 10/24/17 | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,001,620 |
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Banco de Credito del Peru, 2.25%, 10/25/19(1) | | 400,000 |
| 401,400 |
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Bank of America Corp., MTN, 5.625%, 7/1/20 | | 2,500,000 |
| 2,723,422 |
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Bank of America Corp., MTN, VRN, 2.33%, 10/1/20(5) | | 1,000,000 |
| 999,463 |
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Banque Federative du Credit Mutuel SA, 2.00%, 4/12/19(1) | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,002,120 |
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Barclays Bank plc, 6.05%, 12/4/17(1) | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,007,102 |
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BBVA Banco Continental SA, 3.25%, 4/8/18(1) | | 2,000,000 |
| 2,019,400 |
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Capital One N.A., 2.35%, 8/17/18 | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,004,341 |
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Capital One N.A./Mclean VA, 1.65%, 2/5/18 | | 2,500,000 |
| 2,499,859 |
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CIT Group, Inc., 5.375%, 5/15/20 | | 740,000 |
| 796,425 |
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Credit Suisse AG, 1.75%, 1/29/18 | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,000,831 |
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Fifth Third Bank, 2.30%, 3/15/19 | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,007,215 |
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Finansbank AS, MTN, 6.25%, 4/30/19 | | 650,000 |
| 677,119 |
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GLP Capital LP / GLP Financing II, Inc., 4.375%, 11/1/18 | | 1,235,000 |
| 1,261,244 |
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HBOS plc, MTN, 6.75%, 5/21/18(1) | | 1,300,000 |
| 1,338,856 |
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HSBC Bank plc, 4.125%, 8/12/20(1) | | 2,015,000 |
| 2,122,971 |
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Huntington National Bank (The), 2.20%, 4/1/19 | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,002,749 |
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ICICI Bank Ltd. (Dubai), MTN, 4.70%, 2/21/18 | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,010,938 |
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Itau CorpBanca, 3.125%, 1/15/18 | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,001,810 |
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JPMorgan Chase & Co., 6.00%, 1/15/18 | | 1,500,000 |
| 1,519,154 |
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JPMorgan Chase & Co., 2.25%, 1/23/20 | | 2,000,000 |
| 2,010,955 |
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Wells Fargo & Co., 2.15%, 1/15/19 | | 2,400,000 |
| 2,411,933 |
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Wells Fargo Bank N.A., MTN, 1.80%, 11/28/18 | | 2,000,000 |
| 2,002,597 |
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Beverages — 1.3% | | | |
Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, Inc., 2.15%, 2/1/19 | | $ | 2,000,000 |
| $ | 2,013,078 |
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Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc., 7.75%, 1/15/19 | | 500,000 |
| 537,158 |
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Constellation Brands, Inc., 3.875%, 11/15/19 | | 830,000 |
| 861,671 |
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Molson Coors Brewing Co., 1.90%, 3/15/19(1) | | 2,000,000 |
| 1,997,685 |
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Biotechnology — 1.9% | | | |
AbbVie, Inc., 1.80%, 5/14/18 | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,001,532 |
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AbbVie, Inc., 2.50%, 5/14/20 | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,012,450 |
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Amgen, Inc., 1.90%, 5/10/19 | | 2,000,000 |
| 2,001,650 |
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Celgene Corp., 2.125%, 8/15/18 | | 2,000,000 |
| 2,008,743 |
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Celgene Corp., 2.25%, 5/15/19 | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,004,586 |
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Gilead Sciences, Inc., 1.85%, 9/20/19 | | 440,000 |
| 440,470 |
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Chemicals — 0.8% | | | |
Ecolab, Inc., 2.00%, 1/14/19 | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,004,276 |
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Sherwin-Williams Co. (The), 2.25%, 5/15/20 | | 2,000,000 |
| 2,008,839 |
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Commercial Services and Supplies — 0.3% | | | |
Republic Services, Inc., 3.80%, 5/15/18 | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,012,709 |
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Communications Equipment — 0.2% | | | |
Cisco Systems, Inc., 1.60%, 2/28/19 | | 1,000,000 |
| 999,446 |
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Consumer Finance — 1.8% | | | |
American Express Credit Corp., MTN, 2.25%, 5/5/21 | | 1,500,000 |
| 1,498,237 |
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CIT Group, Inc., 5.00%, 8/15/22 | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,084,700 |
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Discover Bank, 2.60%, 11/13/18 | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,006,697 |
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PNC Bank N.A., 1.80%, 11/5/18 | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,001,061 |
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PNC Bank N.A., 1.95%, 3/4/19 | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,002,788 |
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Synchrony Financial, 2.60%, 1/15/19 | | 1,525,000 |
| 1,535,106 |
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Containers and Packaging — 0.5% | | | |
Ball Corp., 4.375%, 12/15/20 | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,053,750 |
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Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC / Reynolds Group Issuer Lu, 5.75%, 10/15/20 | | 900,000 |
| 916,920 |
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Diversified Financial Services — 3.5% | | | |
Ally Financial, Inc., 3.50%, 1/27/19 | | 1,050,000 |
| 1,068,375 |
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BNP Paribas SA, MTN, 2.70%, 8/20/18 | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,009,054 |
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Citigroup, Inc., 2.05%, 6/7/19 | | 3,000,000 |
| 3,003,236 |
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Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 2.30%, 12/13/19 | | 3,000,000 |
| 3,014,124 |
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Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 5.375%, 3/15/20 | | 500,000 |
| 537,129 |
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Morgan Stanley, 2.125%, 4/25/18 | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,002,971 |
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Morgan Stanley, MTN, 5.625%, 9/23/19 | | 3,000,000 |
| 3,205,273 |
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UBS Group Funding Switzerland AG, 2.95%, 9/24/20(1) | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,016,212 |
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Diversified Telecommunication Services — 1.9% | | | |
AT&T, Inc., 2.30%, 3/11/19 | | 500,000 |
| 503,213 |
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AT&T, Inc., 5.875%, 10/1/19 | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,074,923 |
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AT&T, Inc., 2.45%, 6/30/20 | | $ | 1,750,000 |
| $ | 1,763,295 |
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Deutsche Telekom International Finance BV, 6.00%, 7/8/19 | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,069,443 |
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Frontier Communications Corp., 8.50%, 4/15/20 | | 197,000 |
| 191,582 |
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Orange SA, 2.75%, 2/6/19 | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,012,232 |
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Verizon Communications, Inc., 4.50%, 9/15/20 | | 2,000,000 |
| 2,147,643 |
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Energy Equipment and Services — 0.2% | | | |
Pride International LLC, 6.875%, 8/15/20 | | 650,000 |
| 671,125 |
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Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 1.0% | | | |
American Tower Corp., 3.40%, 2/15/19 | | 2,000,000 |
| 2,036,993 |
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Equinix, Inc., 5.375%, 4/1/23 | | 950,000 |
| 993,510 |
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VEREIT Operating Partnership LP, 3.00%, 2/6/19 | | 500,000 |
| 504,596 |
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VEREIT Operating Partnership LP, 4.125%, 6/1/21 | | 500,000 |
| 523,036 |
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| | | 4,058,135 |
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Food and Staples Retailing — 1.9% | | | |
CVS Health Corp., 1.90%, 7/20/18 | | 2,000,000 |
| 2,005,138 |
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Dollar Tree, Inc., 5.75%, 3/1/23 | | 1,060,000 |
| 1,123,176 |
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Kroger Co. (The), 2.00%, 1/15/19 | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,001,979 |
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Mondelez International Holdings Netherlands BV, 1.625%, 10/28/19(1) | | 1,370,000 |
| 1,360,025 |
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Sysco Corp., 1.90%, 4/1/19 | | 2,000,000 |
| 1,999,313 |
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| | | 7,489,631 |
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Food Products — 0.8% | | | |
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 2.00%, 7/2/18 | | 2,000,000 |
| 2,004,431 |
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Tyson Foods, Inc., 2.65%, 8/15/19 | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,012,250 |
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| | | 3,016,681 |
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Gas Utilities — 2.2% | | | |
Andeavor Logistics LP / Tesoro Logistics Finance Corp., 5.50%, 10/15/19 | | 750,000 |
| 793,125 |
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Energy Transfer Equity LP, 7.50%, 10/15/20 | | 900,000 |
| 1,018,125 |
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Energy Transfer LP, 4.15%, 10/1/20 | | 800,000 |
| 835,915 |
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Enterprise Products Operating LLC, 1.65%, 5/7/18 | | 1,000,000 |
| 999,782 |
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Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 2.65%, 2/1/19 | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,005,765 |
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Magellan Midstream Partners LP, 6.55%, 7/15/19 | | 800,000 |
| 860,025 |
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Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC, 5.625%, 2/1/21 | | 1,310,000 |
| 1,420,553 |
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Targa Resources Partners LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 4.125%, 11/15/19 | | 750,000 |
| 758,437 |
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Williams Partners LP, 4.125%, 11/15/20 | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,047,580 |
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| | | 8,739,307 |
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Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 2.5% | | | |
Abbott Laboratories, 2.00%, 9/15/18 | | 1,250,000 |
| 1,253,494 |
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Abbott Laboratories, 2.00%, 3/15/20 | | 1,000,000 |
| 998,299 |
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Becton Dickinson and Co., 2.13%, 6/6/19 | | 2,000,000 |
| 2,005,741 |
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Becton Dickinson and Co., 2.68%, 12/15/19 | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,012,411 |
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Mallinckrodt International Finance SA, 3.50%, 4/15/18 | | 840,000 |
| 844,998 |
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Stryker Corp., 2.00%, 3/8/19 | | 2,000,000 |
| 2,004,743 |
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Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., 2.40%, 2/1/19 | | 2,000,000 |
| 2,014,144 |
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| | | 10,133,830 |
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Health Care Providers and Services — 1.6% | | | |
Cardinal Health, Inc., 1.95%, 6/14/19 | | $ | 1,130,000 |
| $ | 1,131,504 |
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DaVita, Inc., 5.75%, 8/15/22 | | 855,000 |
| 876,909 |
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Fresenius Medical Care US Finance II, Inc., 4.125%, 10/15/20(1) | | 850,000 |
| 890,094 |
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HCA, Inc., 3.75%, 3/15/19 | | 1,500,000 |
| 1,535,625 |
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HCA, Inc., 4.25%, 10/15/19 | | 500,000 |
| 518,750 |
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Tenet Healthcare Corp., 4.75%, 6/1/20 | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,035,000 |
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Universal Health Services, Inc., 3.75%, 8/1/19(1) | | 500,000 |
| 513,125 |
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| | | 6,501,007 |
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Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 0.4% | | | |
1011778 BC ULC / New Red Finance, Inc., 4.625%, 1/15/22(1) | | 900,000 |
| 925,875 |
|
McDonald's Corp., MTN, 2.10%, 12/7/18 | | 500,000 |
| 502,466 |
|
| | | 1,428,341 |
|
Household Durables — 1.0% | | | |
D.R. Horton, Inc., 3.625%, 2/15/18 | | 1,250,000 |
| 1,252,360 |
|
Lennar Corp., 4.75%, 12/15/17 | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,002,500 |
|
Newell Brands, Inc., 2.60%, 3/29/19 | | 188,000 |
| 189,556 |
|
Toll Brothers Finance Corp., 4.00%, 12/31/18 | | 680,000 |
| 692,750 |
|
TRI Pointe Group, Inc. / TRI Pointe Homes, Inc., 4.375%, 6/15/19 | | 990,000 |
| 1,015,988 |
|
| | | 4,153,154 |
|
Household Products — 0.3% | | | |
Spectrum Brands, Inc., 6.625%, 11/15/22 | | 1,008,000 |
| 1,053,360 |
|
Insurance — 1.2% | | | |
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 3.75%, 5/15/19 | | 500,000 |
| 511,785 |
|
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 4.625%, 10/30/20 | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,064,749 |
|
International Lease Finance Corp., 3.875%, 4/15/18 | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,011,211 |
|
MetLife, Inc., 1.90%, 12/15/17 | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,000,910 |
|
Travelers Cos., Inc. (The), 5.80%, 5/15/18 | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,026,302 |
|
| | | 4,614,957 |
|
Internet and Direct Marketing Retail — 0.1% | | | |
eBay, Inc., 2.15%, 6/5/20 | | 400,000 |
| 401,090 |
|
Internet Software and Services — 0.2% | | | |
Symantec Corp., 4.20%, 9/15/20 | | 800,000 |
| 840,400 |
|
IT Services — 0.9% | | | |
DXC Technology Co., 2.875%, 3/27/20 | | 2,000,000 |
| 2,027,550 |
|
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., 2.85%, 10/15/18 | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,011,906 |
|
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., 2.45%, 10/5/17 | | 667,000 |
| 667,032 |
|
| | | 3,706,488 |
|
Machinery — 0.7% | | | |
Caterpillar Financial Services Corp., MTN, 1.85%, 9/4/20 | | 860,000 |
| 857,662 |
|
Fortive Corp., 1.80%, 6/15/19 | | 2,000,000 |
| 1,998,783 |
|
| | | 2,856,445 |
|
Media — 1.5% | | | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.25%, 9/30/22 | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,032,500 |
|
|
| | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount | Value |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.125%, 2/15/23 | | $ | 1,000,000 |
| $ | 1,035,000 |
|
Discovery Communications LLC, 2.20%, 9/20/19 | | 500,000 |
| 501,840 |
|
Discovery Communications LLC, 2.95%, 3/20/23 | | 500,000 |
| 501,019 |
|
Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 6.00%, 7/15/24(1) | | 930,000 |
| 1,003,237 |
|
TEGNA, Inc., 5.125%, 7/15/20 | | 500,000 |
| 513,750 |
|
Time Warner Cable LLC, 6.75%, 7/1/18 | | 500,000 |
| 517,829 |
|
Walt Disney Co. (The), 1.65%, 1/8/19 | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,000,803 |
|
| | | 6,105,978 |
|
Metals and Mining — 0.4% | | | |
Alcoa Nederland Holding BV, 6.75%, 9/30/24(1) | | 700,000 |
| 778,750 |
|
Steel Dynamics, Inc., 5.25%, 4/15/23 | | 750,000 |
| 781,875 |
|
| | | 1,560,625 |
|
Multi-Utilities — 0.4% | | | |
Dominion Energy, Inc., 6.40%, 6/15/18 | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,031,849 |
|
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., VRN, 4.66%, 12/1/17, resets quarterly off the 3-month LIBOR plus 3.35% | | 500,000 |
| 501,821 |
|
| | | 1,533,670 |
|
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 1.1% | | | |
Antero Resources Corp., 5.375%, 11/1/21 | | 930,000 |
| 957,900 |
|
Apache Corp., 6.90%, 9/15/18 | | 500,000 |
| 523,660 |
|
BP Capital Markets plc, 2.24%, 9/26/18 | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,006,167 |
|
Encana Corp., 3.90%, 11/15/21 | | 930,000 |
| 958,991 |
|
Shell International Finance BV, 1.625%, 11/10/18 | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,000,819 |
|
| | | 4,447,537 |
|
Pharmaceuticals — 1.4% | | | |
Allergan Funding SCS, 2.35%, 3/12/18 | | 2,200,000 |
| 2,206,591 |
|
Allergan Funding SCS, 3.00%, 3/12/20 | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,021,363 |
|
Baxalta, Inc., 2.00%, 6/22/18 | | 1,500,000 |
| 1,503,539 |
|
Mylan NV, 2.50%, 6/7/19 | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,004,254 |
|
| | | 5,735,747 |
|
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 0.4% | | | |
NXP BV / NXP Funding LLC, 3.75%, 6/1/18(1) | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,012,500 |
|
NXP BV / NXP Funding LLC, 4.125%, 6/15/20(1) | | 750,000 |
| 786,563 |
|
| | | 1,799,063 |
|
Software — 0.8% | | | |
Microsoft Corp., 1.85%, 2/6/20 | | 3,000,000 |
| 3,012,897 |
|
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 1.6% | | | |
Apple, Inc., 1.30%, 2/23/18 | | 2,000,000 |
| 1,999,561 |
|
Dell International LLC / EMC Corp., 5.875%, 6/15/21(1) | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,047,920 |
|
Dell International LLC / EMC Corp., 3.48%, 6/1/19(1) | | 200,000 |
| 203,908 |
|
EMC Corp., 2.65%, 6/1/20 | | 1,000,000 |
| 990,308 |
|
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., 2.10%, 10/4/19(1) | | 670,000 |
| 670,473 |
|
Seagate HDD Cayman, 4.25%, 3/1/22(1) | | 500,000 |
| 497,563 |
|
Western Digital Corp., 7.375%, 4/1/23(1) | | 900,000 |
| 988,200 |
|
| | | 6,397,933 |
|
Tobacco — 0.2% | | | |
Reynolds American, Inc., 2.30%, 6/12/18 | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,004,555 |
|
|
| | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount | Value |
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.1% | | | |
Sprint Communications, Inc., 9.00%, 11/15/18(1) | | $ | 556,000 |
| $ | 597,700 |
|
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $184,759,917) | | | 185,442,635 |
|
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES — 23.0% | | | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.75%, 10/31/17(3) | | 600,000 |
| 599,865 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.625%, 7/31/19 | | 23,000,000 |
| 23,067,383 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.75%, 9/30/19 | | 7,000,000 |
| 7,036,094 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.50%, 11/30/19 | | 13,200,000 |
| 13,198,453 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.375%, 1/15/20 | | 35,000,000 |
| 34,878,321 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.50%, 8/15/20 | | 7,900,000 |
| 7,875,775 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.375%, 10/31/20 | | 2,500,000 |
| 2,479,150 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.00%, 11/30/20 | | 2,200,000 |
| 2,222,172 |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.125%, 1/31/21 | | 700,000 |
| 709,693 |
|
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES (Cost $92,244,899) | | | 92,066,906 |
|
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS(4) — 14.0% | | |
Private Sponsor Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 10.1% | | |
Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-12, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.46%, 10/2/17(2) | | 420,106 |
| 421,252 |
|
Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-1, Class A1, VRN, 3.04%, 11/1/17, resets annually off the 1-year H15T1Y plus 2.25% | | 936,949 |
| 940,627 |
|
Citicorp Mortgage Securities, Inc., Series 2007-8, Class 1A3, 6.00%, 9/25/37 | | 514,105 |
| 533,218 |
|
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2004-UST1, Class A4, VRN, 3.31%, 10/2/17(2) | | 406,972 |
| 396,777 |
|
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2004-UST1, Class A5, VRN, 3.01%, 10/2/17(2) | | 1,329,192 |
| 1,317,921 |
|
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2005-4, Class A, VRN, 3.55%, 10/2/17(2) | | 394,981 |
| 392,580 |
|
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2005-6, Class A2, VRN, 3.18%, 4/1/18, resets annually off the 1-year H15T1Y plus 2.15% | | 489,480 |
| 494,946 |
|
Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Series 2004-4, Class A19, 5.25%, 5/25/34 | | 177,440 |
| 181,246 |
|
Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Series 2004-5, Class 2A4, 5.50%, 5/25/34 | | 122,987 |
| 124,804 |
|
Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Series 2005-17, Class 1A11, 5.50%, 9/25/35 | | 4,012 |
| 3,906 |
|
Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-HL1, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 3.50%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | | 971,276 |
| 995,429 |
|
First Horizon Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Series 2005-AR3, Class 4A1, VRN, 3.34%, 10/2/17(2) | | 325,772 |
| 322,784 |
|
First Horizon Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Series 2006-AR4, Class 1A2, VRN, 3.05%, 10/2/17(2) | | 1,510,712 |
| 1,354,573 |
|
Flagstar Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-1, Class 1A5 SEQ, VRN, 3.50%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | | 967,607 |
| 993,862 |
|
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-AR5, Class 3A3, VRN, 3.56%, 10/2/17(2) | | 167,636 |
| 169,303 |
|
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-AR1, Class 3A1, VRN, 3.37%, 10/2/17(2) | | 163,969 |
| 165,208 |
|
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-AR6, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.20%, 10/2/17(2) | | 1,014,969 |
| 1,037,389 |
|
|
| | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount | Value |
JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2014-5, Class A1, VRN, 3.00%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | | $ | 550,022 |
| $ | 559,822 |
|
JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-A6, Class 7A1, VRN, 3.60%, 10/2/17(2) | | 430,183 |
| 418,505 |
|
MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust, Series 2004-13, Class 3A7, VRN, 3.44%, 10/2/17(2) | | 604,660 |
| 621,781 |
|
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Series 2005-A2, Class A1, VRN, 2.97%, 10/2/17(2) | | 511,788 |
| 507,315 |
|
Mill City Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2017-2, Class A1, VRN, 2.75%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | | 1,408,606 |
| 1,419,466 |
|
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2017-2A, Class A3, VRN, 4.00%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | | 657,438 |
| 691,615 |
|
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2017-5A, Class A1, VRN, 2.74%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.50%(1) | | 1,198,331 |
| 1,237,436 |
|
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-5, Class A4 SEQ, VRN, 3.50%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | | 975,810 |
| 1,002,288 |
|
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-CH1, Class A1, VRN, 4.00%, 10/1/17(1)(2) | | 1,500,000 |
| 1,540,061 |
|
Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-8, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.33%, 10/2/17(2) | | 184,379 |
| 185,358 |
|
Thornburg Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2006-4, Class A2B, VRN, 3.16%, 10/25/17(2) | | 888,298 |
| 869,863 |
|
WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-AR3, Class A1, VRN, 3.06%, 10/2/17(2) | | 434,791 |
| 428,822 |
|
WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-AR7, Class A3, VRN, 3.20%, 10/2/17(2) | | 729,381 |
| 735,458 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2004-A, Class A1, VRN, 3.18%, 10/2/17(2) | | 827,154 |
| 841,856 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2004-H, Class A1, VRN, 3.35%, 10/2/17(2) | | 438,048 |
| 445,978 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2004-S, Class A1, VRN, 3.40%, 10/2/17(2) | | 269,442 |
| 275,744 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2004-Z, Class 2A2, VRN, 3.01%, 10/2/17(2) | | 415,924 |
| 424,591 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-17, Class 2A1, 5.50%, 1/25/36 | | 756,937 |
| 756,421 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-18, Class 1A1, 5.50%, 1/25/36 | | 836,952 |
| 832,700 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-AR10, Class 1A1, VRN, 3.33%, 10/2/17(2) | | 310,878 |
| 327,207 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-AR10, Class 2A15, VRN, 3.30%, 10/2/17(2) | | 381,320 |
| 392,912 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-AR10, Class 2A17, VRN, 3.30%, 10/2/17(2) | | 436,626 |
| 448,810 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-AR13, Class A1, VRN, 1.54%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.30% | | 643,730 |
| 614,118 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-AR16, Class 3A2, VRN, 3.36%, 10/2/17(2) | | 412,804 |
| 418,062 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-AR16, Class 4A8, VRN, 3.44%, 10/2/17(2) | | 1,260,000 |
| 1,287,003 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-AR16, Class 6A3, VRN, 3.45%, 10/2/17(2) | | 694,758 |
| 699,651 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-AR4, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.34%, 10/2/17(2) | | 406,057 |
| 409,623 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-10, Class A4 SEQ, 6.00%, 8/25/36 | | 124,228 |
| 124,364 |
|
|
| | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount | Value |
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-4, Class 2A1, 6.00%, 4/25/36 | | $ | 1,112,508 |
| $ | 1,106,525 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-6, Class 1A16 SEQ, 5.75%, 5/25/36 | | 718,531 |
| 721,819 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-8, Class A10 SEQ, 6.00%, 7/25/36 | | 315,745 |
| 318,717 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-8, Class A9 SEQ, 6.00%, 7/25/36 | | 294,695 |
| 297,469 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR1, Class 1A1, VRN, 3.25%, 10/2/17(2) | | 568,271 |
| 544,183 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR1, Class 2A5 SEQ, VRN, 3.21%, 10/2/17(2) | | 1,225,469 |
| 1,193,163 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR10, Class 1A1, VRN, 3.30%, 10/2/17(2) | | 220,222 |
| 214,873 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR10, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.33%, 10/2/17(2) | | 505,079 |
| 502,287 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR10, Class 5A6 SEQ, VRN, 3.39%, 10/2/17(2) | | 592,407 |
| 597,506 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR12, Class 1A1, VRN, 3.75%, 10/2/17(2) | | 194,510 |
| 194,806 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR14, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.52%, 10/2/17(2) | | 125,752 |
| 124,120 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR15, Class A1, VRN, 3.58%, 10/2/17(2) | | 99,962 |
| 98,072 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR16, Class A1, VRN, 3.72%, 10/2/17(2) | | 658,243 |
| 644,875 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR19, Class A1, VRN, 3.11%, 10/2/17(2) | | 1,023,514 |
| 952,640 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR2, Class 2A3, VRN, 3.18%, 10/2/17(2) | | 387,517 |
| 391,008 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR5, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.33%, 10/2/17(2) | | 837,578 |
| 797,008 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-11, Class A3 SEQ, 6.00%, 8/25/37 | | 223,537 |
| 224,172 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-11, Class A36, 6.00%, 8/25/37 | | 927,224 |
| 929,858 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-12, Class A7, 5.50%, 9/25/37 | | 135,865 |
| 136,889 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-13, Class A1, 6.00%, 9/25/37 | | 405,298 |
| 409,266 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-14, Class 2A2, 5.50%, 10/25/22 | | 46,480 |
| 47,694 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-15, Class A1, 6.00%, 11/25/37 | | 166,967 |
| 166,308 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-16, Class 1A1, 6.00%, 12/28/37 | | 150,598 |
| 157,758 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-8, Class 1A5 SEQ, 6.00%, 7/25/37 | | 807,362 |
| 813,914 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-8, Class 2A2, 6.00%, 7/25/37 | | 385,619 |
| 387,040 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2008-1, Class 4A1, 5.75%, 2/25/38 | | 63,405 |
| 66,942 |
|
| | | 40,401,567 |
|
U.S. Government Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 3.9% | |
FHLMC, Series 2015-HQ2, Class M3, VRN, 4.49%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 3.25% | | 550,000 |
| 602,405 |
|
|
| | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount | Value |
FHLMC, Series 2016-DNA4, Class M2, VRN, 2.54%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.30% | | $ | 1,000,000 |
| $ | 1,012,801 |
|
FHLMC, Series 2016-HQA3, Class M2, VRN, 2.59%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.35% | | 1,250,000 |
| 1,265,944 |
|
FHLMC, Series 2017-DNA2, Class M1, VRN, 2.44%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.20% | | 215,126 |
| 217,641 |
|
FHLMC, Series 2017-HQA2, Class M1, VRN, 2.04%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.80% | | 1,472,489 |
| 1,476,023 |
|
FHLMC, Series 2706, Class BL SEQ, 3.50%, 11/15/18 | | 53,850 |
| 54,007 |
|
FNMA, Series 2003-123, Class AY SEQ, 4.00%, 12/25/18 | | 32,865 |
| 33,146 |
|
FNMA, Series 2003-125, Class AY SEQ, 4.00%, 12/25/18 | | 195,634 |
| 196,960 |
|
FNMA, Series 2003-128, Class NG, 4.00%, 1/25/19 | | 41,925 |
| 42,225 |
|
FNMA, Series 2004-17, Class CJ SEQ, 4.00%, 4/25/19 | | 100,574 |
| 101,017 |
|
FNMA, Series 2006-60, Class KF, VRN, 1.54%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.30% | | 881,909 |
| 881,046 |
|
FNMA, Series 2009-33, Class FB, VRN, 2.06%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.82% | | 1,070,317 |
| 1,094,088 |
|
FNMA, Series 2014-C02, Class 1M2, VRN, 3.84%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 2.60% | | 507,000 |
| 528,707 |
|
FNMA, Series 2014-C02, Class 2M2, VRN, 3.84%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 2.60% | | 1,990,000 |
| 2,061,504 |
|
FNMA, Series 2016-C03, Class 2M2, VRN, 7.14%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 5.90% | | 500,000 |
| 573,340 |
|
FNMA, Series 2016-C04, Class 1M2, VRN, 5.49%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 4.25% | | 750,000 |
| 823,064 |
|
FNMA, Series 2017-C01, Class 1M2, VRN, 4.79%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 3.55% | | 2,500,000 |
| 2,639,588 |
|
FNMA, Series 2017-C03, Class 1M2, VRN, 4.24%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 3.00% | | 1,200,000 |
| 1,237,871 |
|
FNMA, Series 2017-C06, Class 2M1, VRN, 1.99%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.75% | | 744,498 |
| 745,862 |
|
| | | 15,587,239 |
|
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS (Cost $55,110,932) | | | 55,988,806 |
|
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES(4) — 10.1% | | | |
Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC, Series 2012-3A, Class A SEQ, 2.10%, 3/20/19(1) | | 2,750,000 |
| 2,752,891 |
|
Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC, Series 2013-1A, Class A SEQ, 1.92%, 9/20/19(1) | | 1,615,000 |
| 1,614,913 |
|
Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC, Series 2013-1A, Class B, 2.62%, 9/20/19(1) | | 750,000 |
| 751,951 |
|
Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC, Series 2014-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.46%, 7/20/20(1) | | 2,000,000 |
| 2,006,925 |
|
Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC, Series 2015-2A, Class B, 3.42%, 12/20/21(1) | | 675,000 |
| 683,522 |
|
BRE Grand Islander Timeshare Issuer LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class B, VRN, 3.24%, 10/25/17(1)(2) | | 482,675 |
| 482,236 |
|
Colony American Homes, Series 2014-2A, Class A, VRN, 2.19%, 10/17/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.95%(1) | | 641,671 |
| 643,054 |
|
Colony Starwood Homes, Series 2016-2A, Class A, VRN, 2.48%, 10/17/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.25%(1) | | 1,680,148 |
| 1,695,523 |
|
Enterprise Fleet Financing LLC, Series 2015-2, Class A2 SEQ, 1.59%, 2/22/21(1) | | 373,217 |
| 373,131 |
|
|
| | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount | Value |
Enterprise Fleet Financing LLC, Series 2016-1, Class A2 SEQ, 1.83%, 9/20/21(1) | | $ | 539,640 |
| $ | 540,119 |
|
Enterprise Fleet Financing LLC, Series 2016-2, Class A2 SEQ, 1.74%, 2/22/22(1) | | 1,629,853 |
| 1,628,836 |
|
Enterprise Fleet Financing LLC, Series 2017-1, Class A2 SEQ, 2.13%, 7/20/22(1) | | 700,000 |
| 702,060 |
|
Enterprise Fleet Financing LLC, Series 2017-2, Class A2 SEQ, 1.97%, 1/20/23(1) | | 1,400,000 |
| 1,400,420 |
|
Hertz Fleet Lease Funding LP, Series 2014-1, Class B, VRN, 1.99%, 10/10/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.75%(1) | | 1,000,000 |
| 999,708 |
|
Hertz Fleet Lease Funding LP, Series 2014-1, Class C, VRN, 2.39%, 10/10/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.15%(1) | | 1,000,000 |
| 999,734 |
|
Hertz Fleet Lease Funding LP, Series 2016-1, Class A1, VRN, 2.34%, 10/10/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.10%(1) | | 676,345 |
| 678,616 |
|
Hertz Vehicle Financing LLC, Series 2013-1A, Class A2 SEQ, 1.83%, 8/25/19(1) | | 2,750,000 |
| 2,740,443 |
|
Hertz Vehicle Financing LLC, Series 2013-1A, Class B2, 2.48%, 8/25/19(1) | | 725,000 |
| 721,643 |
|
Hilton Grand Vacations Trust, Series 2013-A, Class A SEQ, 2.28%, 1/25/26(1) | | 607,533 |
| 605,452 |
|
Hilton Grand Vacations Trust, Series 2014-AA, Class A SEQ, 1.77%, 11/25/26(1) | | 447,304 |
| 442,321 |
|
Hilton Grand Vacations Trust, Series 2014-AA, Class B, VRN, 2.07%, 10/25/17(1)(2) | | 315,744 |
| 311,918 |
|
Hilton Grand Vacations Trust, Series 2017-AA, Class A SEQ, 2.66%, 12/26/28(1) | | 567,303 |
| 568,133 |
|
Invitation Homes Trust, Series 2014-SFR3, Class A, VRN, 2.43%, 10/17/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.20%(1) | | 370,465 |
| 370,876 |
|
Marriott Vacation Club Owner Trust, Series 2012-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.51%, 5/20/30(1) | | 484,239 |
| 484,835 |
|
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2013-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.15%, 4/22/30(1) | | 656,310 |
| 652,842 |
|
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2014-1A, Class B, 2.70%, 9/22/31(1) | | 1,201,948 |
| 1,191,057 |
|
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2015-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.52%, 12/20/32(1) | | 706,972 |
| 705,185 |
|
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2016-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.25%, 12/20/33(1) | | 568,381 |
| 560,206 |
|
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2017-1A, Class B, 2.75%, 12/20/34(1) | | 2,329,125 |
| 2,325,523 |
|
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2016-SFR2, Class A, VRN, 2.63%, 10/17/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.40%(1) | | 600,000 |
| 609,232 |
|
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2017-SFR1, Class A, 2.77%, 8/17/34(1) | | 1,074,032 |
| 1,075,507 |
|
Sierra Receivables Funding Co. LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.91%, 3/20/34(1) | | 723,788 |
| 728,588 |
|
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2013-1A, Class A SEQ, 1.59%, 11/20/29(1) | | 657,587 |
| 657,095 |
|
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2013-2A, Class A SEQ, VRN, 2.28%, 10/20/17(1)(2) | | 214,572 |
| 214,659 |
|
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2014-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.07%, 3/20/30(1) | | 390,170 |
| 389,680 |
|
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2015-1A, Class A, 2.40%, 3/22/32(1) | | 675,738 |
| 675,587 |
|
|
| | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount | Value |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2015-3A, Class A SEQ, 2.58%, 9/20/32(1) | | $ | 655,156 |
| $ | 656,328 |
|
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2016-1A, Class A SEQ, 3.08%, 3/21/33(1) | | 589,953 |
| 595,222 |
|
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2016-2A, Class A SEQ, 2.33%, 7/20/33(1) | | 543,728 |
| 542,962 |
|
Towd Point Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-4, Class A1, VRN, 2.75%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | | 1,668,414 |
| 1,679,982 |
|
VSE VOI Mortgage LLC, Series 2016-A, Class A SEQ, 2.54%, 7/20/33(1) | | 1,771,822 |
| 1,762,859 |
|
VSE VOI Mortgage LLC, Series 2017-A, Class B, 2.63%, 3/20/35(1) | | 1,200,000 |
| 1,194,554 |
|
TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $40,429,471) | | | 40,416,328 |
|
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES(4) — 3.0% | | |
BB-UBS Trust, Series 2012-SHOW, Class A SEQ, 3.43%, 11/5/36(1) | | 1,500,000 |
| 1,537,860 |
|
Core Industrial Trust, Series 2015-CALW, Class B, 3.25%, 2/10/34(1) | | 1,925,000 |
| 1,964,375 |
|
Core Industrial Trust, Series 2015-TEXW, Class B, 3.33%, 2/10/34(1) | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,018,265 |
|
DBCG Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-BBG, Class A, VRN, 1.93%, 10/16/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.70%(1) | | 1,350,000 |
| 1,353,849 |
|
Irvine Core Office Trust, Series 2013-IRV, Class A2 SEQ, VRN, 3.28%, 10/10/17(1)(2) | | 2,000,000 |
| 2,049,742 |
|
JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2014-CBM, Class A, VRN, 2.13%, 10/15/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.90%(1) | | 1,650,000 |
| 1,651,339 |
|
Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, Series 2014-CPT, Class AM, VRN, 3.52%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | | 1,400,000 |
| 1,445,127 |
|
Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, Series 2014-CPT, Class C, VRN, 3.56%, 10/2/17(1)(2) | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,019,495 |
|
TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $12,041,513) | | 12,040,052 |
|
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES(4) — 1.6% | |
Adjustable-Rate U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities(2) — 1.6% | |
FHLMC, VRN, 1.79%, 10/15/17 | | 156,870 |
| 162,009 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 1.85%, 10/15/17 | | 289,305 |
| 298,910 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 1.91%, 10/15/17 | | 248,640 |
| 256,231 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 2.01%, 10/15/17 | | 201,926 |
| 209,101 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 2.07%, 10/15/17 | | 648,802 |
| 657,629 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 2.32%, 10/15/17 | | 464,656 |
| 468,824 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 2.61%, 10/15/17 | | 508,606 |
| 529,395 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 3.07%, 10/15/17 | | 539,668 |
| 569,065 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 3.58%, 10/15/17 | | 60,403 |
| 64,126 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 3.63%, 10/15/17 | | 239,725 |
| 252,533 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 3.63%, 10/15/17 | | 161,522 |
| 169,852 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 3.76%, 10/15/17 | | 442,300 |
| 459,651 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 4.06%, 10/15/17 | | 154,427 |
| 160,244 |
|
FHLMC, VRN, 4.27%, 10/15/17 | | 284,113 |
| 297,010 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 2.94%, 10/25/17 | | 380,093 |
| 394,271 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 2.94%, 10/25/17 | | 282,470 |
| 292,674 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 3.01%, 10/25/17 | | 520,621 |
| 536,568 |
|
|
| | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
FNMA, VRN, 3.31%, 10/25/17 | | $ | 8,333 |
| $ | 8,778 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 3.32%, 10/25/17 | | 64,279 |
| 67,107 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 3.33%, 10/25/17 | | 450,473 |
| 467,212 |
|
FNMA, VRN, 3.44%, 10/25/17 | | 133,459 |
| 139,691 |
|
| | | 6,460,881 |
|
Fixed-Rate U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities† | |
FHLMC, 5.50%, 12/1/36 | | 1,917 |
| 2,121 |
|
FNMA, 5.00%, 7/1/20 | | 12,786 |
| 13,190 |
|
FNMA, 5.50%, 7/1/36 | | 2,273 |
| 2,528 |
|
| | | 17,839 |
|
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $6,448,972) | 6,478,720 |
|
SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES — 0.5% | | | |
Argentina — 0.3% | | | |
Argentine Republic Government International Bond, 6.25%, 4/22/19 | | 1,000,000 |
| 1,055,000 |
|
Greece — 0.2% | | | |
Hellenic Republic Government Bond, 4.375%, 8/1/22(1) | EUR | 770,000 |
| 901,713 |
|
TOTAL SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES (Cost $1,890,203) | | | 1,956,713 |
|
TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS — 2.6% | | | |
Repurchase Agreement, BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 0.125% - 3.875%, 6/30/18 - 11/15/46, valued at $6,469,480), in a joint trading account at 0.95%, dated 9/29/17, due 10/2/17 (Delivery value $6,344,149) | | | 6,343,647 |
|
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class | | 3,924,033 |
| 3,924,033 |
|
TOTAL TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS (Cost $10,267,680) | | | 10,267,680 |
|
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 101.2% (Cost $403,193,587) | | | 404,657,840 |
|
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (1.2)% | | | (4,607,433 | ) |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | | $ | 400,050,407 |
|
FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS |
| | | | | | | | |
Currency Purchased | Currency Sold | Counterparty | Settlement Date | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
USD | 901,393 | EUR | 763,053 | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/17 | $ | (4,384 | ) |
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| | | | | | | | | | | |
FUTURES CONTRACTS PURCHASED |
Reference Entity | Contracts | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Underlying Contract Value | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
U.S. Treasury 2-Year Notes | 360 | December 2017 | $ | 72,000,000 |
| $ | 77,653,125 |
| $ | (231,997 | ) |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | |
FUTURES CONTRACTS SOLD |
Reference Entity | Contracts | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Underlying Contract Value | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Notes | 128 | December 2017 | $ | 12,800,000 |
| $ | 15,040,000 |
| $ | 116,195 |
|
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CENTRALLY CLEARED CREDIT DEFAULT SWAP AGREEMENTS | | |
Reference Entity | Type* | Fixed Rate Received (Paid) | Termination Date | Notional Amount | Premiums Paid (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Value** |
Markit CDX North America High Yield Index Series 28 | Sell | 5.00% | 6/20/22 | $ | 6,950,000 |
| $ | 448,397 |
| $ | 95,597 |
| $ | 543,994 |
|
Markit CDX North America Investment Grade Index Series 29 | Sell | 1.00% | 12/20/22 | $ | 6,000,000 |
| 118,840 |
| 13,067 |
| 131,907 |
|
| | | | | $ | 567,237 |
| $ | 108,664 |
| $ | 675,901 |
|
*The maximum potential amount the fund could be required to deliver as a seller of credit protection if a credit event occurs as defined under the terms of the agreement is the notional amount. The maximum potential amount may be partially offset by any recovery values of the reference entities and upfront payments received upon entering into the agreement.
**The value for credit default swap agreements serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood of an expected liability or profit at the period end. Increasing values in absolute terms when compared to the notional amount of the credit default swap agreement represent a deterioration of the referenced entity's credit soundness and an increased likelihood or risk of a credit event occurring as defined in the agreement.
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| | | | | | | | | | |
INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENTS | | |
Counterparty | Floating Rate Index | Pay/Receive Floating Rate Index | Fixed Rate | Termination Date | Notional Amount | Value* |
Goldman Sachs & Co. | BZDIOVRA | Receive | 8.03% | 1/2/19 | BRL | 93,679,000 |
| $ | (253,090 | ) |
Goldman Sachs & Co. | BZDIOVRA | Pay | 9.82% | 1/2/23 | BRL | 24,304,000 |
| 234,973 |
|
Morgan Stanley | BZDIOVRA | Receive | 7.51% | 1/2/19 | BRL | 103,013,000 |
| (91,542 | ) |
| | | | | | | $ | (109,659 | ) |
*Amount represents value and unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
|
| | |
NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
BRL | - | Brazilian Real |
BZDIOVRA | - | Brazil Interbank Deposit Rate |
CDX | - | Credit Derivatives Indexes |
EUR | - | Euro |
FHLMC | - | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation |
FNMA | - | Federal National Mortgage Association |
H15T1Y | - | Constant Maturity U.S. Treasury Note Yield Curve Rate Index |
LIBOR | - | London Interbank Offered Rate |
MTN | - | Medium Term Note |
resets | - | The frequency with which a security’s coupon changes, based on current market conditions or an underlying index. |
SEQ | - | Sequential Payer |
USD | - | United States Dollar |
VRN | - | Variable Rate Note. Interest reset date is indicated. Rate shown is effective at the period end. |
† Category is less than 0.05% of total net assets.
| |
(1) | Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be sold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional investors. The aggregate value of these securities at the period end was $87,697,118, which represented 21.9% of total net assets. |
| |
(2) | The interest rate resets periodically based on the weighted average coupons of the underlying mortgage-related or asset-backed obligations. |
| |
(3) | Security, or a portion thereof, has been pledged at the custodian bank or with a broker for margin requirements on forward foreign currency exchange contracts, futures contracts, and/or swap agreements. At the period end, the aggregate value of securities pledged was $591,574. |
| |
(4) | Final maturity date indicated, unless otherwise noted. |
| |
(5) | Coupon rate adjusts periodically based upon a predetermined schedule. Interest reset date is indicated. Rate shown is effective at the period end. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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|
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
|
| | | |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED) | |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (cost of $403,193,587) | $ | 404,657,840 |
|
Receivable for investments sold | 2,149,840 |
|
Receivable for capital shares sold | 376,307 |
|
Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements | 20,180 |
|
Swap agreements, at value | 234,973 |
|
Interest receivable | 2,150,684 |
|
| 409,589,824 |
|
| |
Liabilities | |
Payable for investments purchased | 7,250,181 |
|
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 1,710,342 |
|
Payable for variation margin on futures contracts | 24,000 |
|
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 4,384 |
|
Swap agreements, at value | 344,632 |
|
Accrued management fees | 174,534 |
|
Distribution and service fees payable | 16,740 |
|
Dividends payable | 14,604 |
|
| 9,539,417 |
|
| |
Net Assets | $ | 400,050,407 |
|
| |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital paid in | $ | 406,342,455 |
|
Distributions in excess of net investment income | (143,142 | ) |
Accumulated net realized loss | (7,492,016 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation | 1,343,110 |
|
| $ | 400,050,407 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share |
Investor Class |
| $252,824,161 |
| 24,651,666 |
| $10.26 |
I Class |
| $31,724,518 |
| 3,093,369 |
| $10.26 |
A Class |
| $31,775,807 |
| 3,098,745 |
| $10.25* |
C Class |
| $11,744,571 |
| 1,144,685 |
| $10.26 |
R Class |
| $488,878 |
| 47,629 |
| $10.26 |
R5 Class |
| $23,490,504 |
| 2,290,627 |
| $10.26 |
R6 Class |
| $48,001,968 |
| 4,683,884 |
| $10.25 |
*Maximum offering price $10.49 (net asset value divided by 0.9775).
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| | | |
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED) | |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Interest | $ | 4,541,497 |
|
| |
Expenses: | |
Management fees | 1,043,430 |
|
Distribution and service fees: | |
A Class | 45,413 |
|
C Class | 70,255 |
|
R Class | 1,274 |
|
Trustees' fees and expenses | 12,584 |
|
Other expenses | 3,255 |
|
| 1,176,211 |
|
| |
Net investment income (loss) | 3,365,286 |
|
| |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investment transactions | (22,665 | ) |
Futures contract transactions | (76,105 | ) |
Swap agreement transactions | 119,543 |
|
Foreign currency translation transactions | (763 | ) |
| 20,010 |
|
| |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | 419,209 |
|
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | (4,384 | ) |
Futures contracts | (52,570 | ) |
Swap agreements | (54,675 | ) |
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | 38 |
|
| 307,618 |
|
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 327,628 |
|
| |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | 3,692,914 |
|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
|
|
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
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| | | | | | |
SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2017 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | September 30, 2017 | March 31, 2017 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 3,365,286 |
| $ | 5,415,969 |
|
Net realized gain (loss) | 20,010 |
| (872,656 | ) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 307,618 |
| 1,200,833 |
|
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 3,692,914 |
| 5,744,146 |
|
| | |
Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From net investment income: | | |
Investor Class | (2,365,522 | ) | (3,780,249 | ) |
I Class | (135,824 | ) | — |
|
A Class | (299,454 | ) | (777,415 | ) |
C Class | (62,943 | ) | (111,242 | ) |
R Class | (3,563 | ) | (8,200 | ) |
R5 Class | (637,068 | ) | (1,047,769 | ) |
R6 Class | (29,201 | ) | — |
|
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (3,533,575 | ) | (5,724,875 | ) |
| | |
Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5) | 14,777,379 |
| 15,265,389 |
|
| | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | 14,936,718 |
| 15,284,660 |
|
| | |
Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 385,113,689 |
| 369,829,029 |
|
End of period | $ | 400,050,407 |
| $ | 385,113,689 |
|
| | |
Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income | $ | (143,142 | ) | $ | 25,147 |
|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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|
Notes to Financial Statements |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
1. Organization
American Century Investment Trust (the trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company and is organized as a Massachusetts business trust. Short Duration Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series issued by the trust. The fund’s investment objective is to seek to maximize total return. As a secondary objective, the fund seeks a high level of income.
The fund offers the Investor Class, I Class, A Class, C Class, R Class, R5 Class (formerly Institutional Class) and R6 Class. The A Class may incur an initial sales charge. The A Class and C Class may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge. Sale of the I Class and R6 Class commenced on April 10, 2017 and July 28, 2017, respectively.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the fund in preparation of its financial statements. The fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This may require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management evaluated the impact of events or transactions occurring through the date the financial statements were issued that would merit recognition or disclosure.
Investment Valuations — The fund determines the fair value of its investments and computes its net asset value per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. The Board of Trustees has adopted valuation policies and procedures to guide the investment advisor in the fund’s investment valuation process and to provide methodologies for the oversight of the fund’s pricing function.
Fixed income securities are valued at the evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices as provided by investment dealers. Corporate bonds, U.S. Treasury and Government Agency securities, convertible bonds, municipal securities, and sovereign governments and agencies are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security specific information. Mortgage-related and asset-backed securities are valued based on models that consider trade data, prepayment and default projections, benchmark yield and spread data and estimated cash flows of each tranche of the issuer. Commercial paper is valued using a curve-based approach that considers money market rates for specific instruments, programs, currencies and maturity points from a variety of active market makers. Fixed income securities initially expressed in local currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.
Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported net asset value per share. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value. Exchange-traded futures contracts are valued at the settlement price as provided by the appropriate clearing corporation. Swap agreements are valued at an evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or independent brokers. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the mean of the appropriate forward exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service. Investments initially expressed in local currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.
If the fund determines that the market price for an investment is not readily available or the valuation methods mentioned above do not reflect an investment’s fair value, such investment is valued as determined in good faith by the Board of Trustees or its delegate, in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. In its determination of fair value, the fund may review several factors including, but not limited to, market information regarding the specific investment or comparable investments and correlation with other investment types, futures indices or general market indicators. Circumstances that may cause the fund to use these procedures to value an investment include, but are not limited to: an investment has been declared in default or is distressed; trading in a security has been suspended during the trading day or a security is not actively trading on its principal exchange; prices received from a regular pricing source are deemed unreliable; or there is a foreign market holiday and no trading occurred.
The fund monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s net asset value per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; governmental action and political unrest that could impact a specific investment or an investment sector; or armed conflicts, natural disasters and similar events that could affect investments in a specific country or region.
Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Net realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is also used for federal income tax purposes.
Investment Income — Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes paydown gain (loss) and accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Inflation adjustments related to inflation-linked debt securities are reflected as interest income.
Foreign Currency Translations — All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at prevailing exchange rates at period end. The fund may enter into spot foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income, spot foreign currency exchange contracts, and expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Net realized and unrealized foreign currency exchange gains or losses related to investment securities are a component of net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, respectively.
Repurchase Agreements — The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor) has determined are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of Trustees. The fund requires that the collateral, represented by securities, received in a repurchase transaction be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the fund to obtain those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities transferred to ensure the value, including accrued interest, of the securities under each repurchase agreement is equal to or greater than amounts owed to the fund under each repurchase agreement.
Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with certain other funds in the American Century Investments family of funds, may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account. These balances are invested in one or more repurchase agreements that are collateralized by U.S. Treasury or Agency obligations.
Segregated Assets — In accordance with the 1940 Act, the fund segregates assets on its books and records to cover certain types of investments, including, but not limited to, futures contracts, forward commitments, when-issued securities, swap agreements and certain forward foreign currency exchange contracts. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities segregated to ensure the fund designates a sufficient amount of liquid assets, marked-to-market daily. The fund may also receive assets or be required to pledge assets at the custodian bank or with a broker for margin requirements on futures contracts, forward commitments, swap agreements and certain forward foreign currency exchange contracts.
Income Tax Status — It is the fund’s policy to distribute substantially all net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders and to otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes. The fund files U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns as applicable. The fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authority until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years from the date of filing but can be longer in certain jurisdictions. At this time, management believes there are no uncertain tax positions which, based on their technical merit, would not be sustained upon examination and for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Multiple Class — All shares of the fund represent an equal pro rata interest in the net assets of the class to which such shares belong, and have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except for class specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes. Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the fund are allocated to each class of shares based on their relative net assets.
Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. Distributions from net realized gains, if any, are generally declared and paid annually.
Indemnifications — Under the trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. In addition, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered by management to be remote.
3. Fees and Transactions with Related Parties
Certain officers and trustees of the trust are also officers and/or directors of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC). The trust's investment advisor, ACIM, the trust's distributor, American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS), and the trust's transfer agent, American Century Services, LLC, are wholly owned, directly or indirectly, by ACC. Various funds issued by American Century Asset Allocation Portfolios, Inc. own, in aggregate, 8% of the shares of the fund.
Management Fees — The trust has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per class. The agreement provides that all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except distribution and service fees, brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent trustees (including legal counsel fees), and extraordinary expenses, will be paid by ACIM. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class's daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The difference in the fee among the classes is a result of their separate arrangements for non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder services. It is not the result of any difference in advisory or custodial fees or other expenses related to the management of the fund’s assets, which do not vary by class. The fee consists of (1) an Investment Category Fee based on the daily net assets of the fund and certain other accounts managed by the investment advisor that are in the same broad investment category as the fund and (2) a Complex Fee based on the assets of all the funds in the American Century Investments family of funds.
The Investment Category Fee range, the Complex Fee range and the effective annual management fee for each class for the period ended September 30, 2017 are as follows:
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| Investment Category Fee Range | Complex Fee Range | Effective Annual Management Fee |
Investor Class | 0.2925% to 0.4100% | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.59% |
I Class | 0.1500% to 0.2100% | 0.49% |
A Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.59% |
C Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.59% |
R Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.59% |
R5 Class | 0.0500% to 0.1100% | 0.39% |
R6 Class | 0.0000% to 0.0600% | 0.34% |
Distribution and Service Fees — The Board of Trustees has adopted a separate Master Distribution and Individual Shareholder Services Plan for each of the A Class, C Class and R Class (collectively the plans), pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act. The plans provide that the A Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.25%. The plans provide that the C Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 1.00%, of which 0.25% is paid for individual shareholder services and 0.75% is paid for distribution services. The plans provide that the R Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.50%. The fees are computed and accrued daily based on each class’s daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The fees are used to pay financial intermediaries for distribution and individual shareholder services. Fees incurred under the plans during the period ended September 30, 2017 are detailed in the Statement of Operations.
Trustees’ Fees and Expenses — The Board of Trustees is responsible for overseeing the investment advisor’s management and operations of the fund. The trustees receive detailed information about the fund and its investment advisor regularly throughout the year, and meet at least quarterly with management of the investment advisor to review reports about fund operations. The fund’s officers do not receive compensation from the fund.
Interfund Transactions — The fund may enter into security transactions with other American Century Investments funds and other client accounts of the investment advisor, in accordance with the 1940 Act rules and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. The rules and procedures require, among other things, that these transactions be effected at the independent current market price of the security. There were no interfund transactions during the period.
4. Investment Transactions
Purchases of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended September 30, 2017 totaled $174,076,872, of which $94,052,219 represented U.S. Treasury and Government Agency obligations.
Sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended September 30, 2017 totaled $148,507,867, of which $88,586,733 represented U.S. Treasury and Government Agency obligations.
5. Capital Share Transactions
Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows (unlimited number of shares authorized):
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| Six months ended September 30, 2017(1) | Year ended March 31, 2017 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class | | | | |
Sold | 6,749,283 |
| $ | 69,298,531 |
| 10,617,160 |
| $ | 108,946,903 |
|
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 213,549 |
| 2,193,091 |
| 337,890 |
| 3,470,316 |
|
Redeemed | (7,140,712 | ) | (73,332,788 | ) | (8,044,054 | ) | (82,558,964 | ) |
| (177,880 | ) | (1,841,166 | ) | 2,910,996 |
| 29,858,255 |
|
I Class | | | N/A |
| |
Sold | 3,569,075 |
| 36,660,415 |
| | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 12,113 |
| 124,364 |
| | |
Redeemed | (487,819 | ) | (5,007,691 | ) | | |
| 3,093,369 |
| 31,777,088 |
| | |
A Class | | | | |
Sold | 298,058 |
| 3,060,571 |
| 2,630,311 |
| 26,989,461 |
|
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 23,785 |
| 244,101 |
| 67,545 |
| 693,886 |
|
Redeemed | (2,291,715 | ) | (23,521,982 | ) | (3,605,331 | ) | (37,028,158 | ) |
| (1,969,872 | ) | (20,217,310 | ) | (907,475 | ) | (9,344,811 | ) |
C Class | | | | |
Sold | 124,073 |
| 1,274,744 |
| 358,144 |
| 3,678,595 |
|
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 5,258 |
| 54,021 |
| 8,949 |
| 91,936 |
|
Redeemed | (471,983 | ) | (4,848,894 | ) | (724,355 | ) | (7,435,579 | ) |
| (342,652 | ) | (3,520,129 | ) | (357,262 | ) | (3,665,048 | ) |
R Class | | | | |
Sold | 3,095 |
| 31,797 |
| 37,342 |
| 383,821 |
|
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 342 |
| 3,515 |
| 791 |
| 8,130 |
|
Redeemed | (6,690 | ) | (68,745 | ) | (51,377 | ) | (527,359 | ) |
| (3,253 | ) | (33,433 | ) | (13,244 | ) | (135,408 | ) |
R5 Class | | | | |
Sold | 452,873 |
| 4,649,505 |
| 2,314,208 |
| 23,769,237 |
|
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 56,914 |
| 584,356 |
| 102,567 |
| 1,047,769 |
|
Redeemed | (4,349,712 | ) | (44,631,374 | ) | (2,556,585 | ) | (26,264,605 | ) |
| (3,839,925 | ) | (39,397,513 | ) | (139,810 | ) | (1,447,599 | ) |
R6 Class | | | N/A |
| |
Sold | 4,749,554 |
| 48,682,959 |
| | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 2,849 |
| 29,201 |
| | |
Redeemed | (68,519 | ) | (702,318 | ) | | |
| 4,683,884 |
| 48,009,842 |
| | |
Net increase (decrease) | 1,443,671 |
| $ | 14,777,379 |
| 1,493,205 |
| $ | 15,265,389 |
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(1) | April 10, 2017 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2017 for the I Class and July 28, 2017 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2017 for the R6 Class. |
6. Fair Value Measurements
The fund’s investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels.
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• | Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments. |
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• | Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars. |
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• | Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions). |
The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments. There were no significant transfers between levels during the period.
The following is a summary of the level classifications as of period end. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund’s portfolio holdings.
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| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Assets | | | |
Investment Securities | | | |
Corporate Bonds | — |
| $ | 185,442,635 |
| — |
|
U.S. Treasury Securities | — |
| 92,066,906 |
| — |
|
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | — |
| 55,988,806 |
| — |
|
Asset-Backed Securities | — |
| 40,416,328 |
| — |
|
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | — |
| 12,040,052 |
| — |
|
U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | — |
| 6,478,720 |
| — |
|
Sovereign Governments and Agencies | — |
| 1,956,713 |
| — |
|
Temporary Cash Investments | $ | 3,924,033 |
| 6,343,647 |
| — |
|
| $ | 3,924,033 |
| $ | 400,733,807 |
| — |
|
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Futures Contracts | $ | 116,195 |
| — |
| — |
|
Swap Agreements | — |
| $ | 910,874 |
| — |
|
| $ | 116,195 |
| $ | 910,874 |
| — |
|
| | | |
Liabilities | | | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Futures Contracts | $ | 231,997 |
| — |
| — |
|
Swap Agreements | — |
| $ | 344,632 |
| — |
|
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — |
| 4,384 |
| — |
|
| $ | 231,997 |
| $ | 349,016 |
| — |
|
7. Derivative Instruments
Credit Risk — The fund is subject to credit risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of a bond generally declines as the credit quality of its issuer declines. Credit default swap agreements enable a fund to buy/sell protection against a credit event of a specific issuer or index. A fund may attempt to enhance returns by selling protection or attempt to mitigate credit risk by buying protection. The
buyer/seller of credit protection against a security or basket of securities may pay/receive an up-front or periodic payment to compensate for/against potential default events. Changes in value, including the periodic amounts of interest to be paid or received on swap agreements, are recorded as unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on swap agreements. Upon entering into a centrally cleared swap, a fund is required to deposit cash or securities (initial margin) with a financial intermediary in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the notional amount. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the value and is a component of unrealized gains and losses. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon receipt or payment of a periodic settlement or termination of swap agreements. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of swap agreements are a component of net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements, respectively. The risks of entering into swap agreements include the possible lack of liquidity, failure of the counterparty to meet its obligations, and that there may be unfavorable changes in the underlying investments or instruments. The fund's average notional amount held during the period was $8,316,667.
Foreign Currency Risk — The fund is subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of foreign investments held by a fund may be significantly affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The dollar value of a foreign security generally decreases when the value of the dollar rises against the foreign currency in which the security is denominated and tends to increase when the value of the dollar declines against such foreign currency. A fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to reduce a fund's exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations or to gain exposure to the fluctuations in the value of foreign currencies. The net U.S. dollar value of foreign currency underlying all contractual commitments held by a fund and the resulting unrealized appreciation or depreciation are determined daily. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon the termination of the contract. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of forward foreign currency exchange contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts, respectively. A fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the foreign currency exchange rate underlying the forward contract. Additionally, losses, up to the fair value, may arise if the counterparties do not perform under the contract terms. The fund participated in foreign currency risk derivative instruments during the period consistent with its exposure to foreign denominated securities.
Interest Rate Risk — The fund is subject to interest rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. A fund may enter into futures contracts or interest rate swap agreements in order to manage its exposure to changes in market conditions. The value of bonds generally declines as interest rates rise. The risks of entering into interest rate risk derivative instruments include the possible lack of liquidity, failure of the counterparty to meet its obligations, and that there may be unfavorable changes in the underlying investments or instruments.
A fund may enter into futures contracts based on a bond index or a specific underlying security. A fund may purchase futures contracts to gain exposure to increases in market value or sell futures contracts to protect against a decline in market value. Upon entering into a futures contract, a fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the contract value and is recorded as unrealized gains and losses. A fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the futures contract is closed or expires. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of futures contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, respectively. The fund's average notional exposure to these interest rate risk derivative instruments held during the period was $66,500,000 futures contracts purchased and $8,500,000 futures contracts sold.
A fund may enter into interest rate swap agreements to gain exposure to declines in interest rates, to protect against increases in interest rates, or to maintain its ability to generate income at prevailing interest rates. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. Changes in value, including the periodic amounts of interest to be paid or received on swap agreements, are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon receipt or payment of a periodic settlement or termination of swap agreements. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of swap agreements are a component of net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements, respectively. The fund's average notional amount on interest rate swap agreements during the period was $53,629,031.
Value of Derivative Instruments as of September 30, 2017
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| | | | | | | | |
| Asset Derivatives | Liability Derivatives |
Type of Risk Exposure | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value |
Credit Risk | Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements* | $ | 20,180 |
| Payable for variation margin on swap agreements* | — |
|
Foreign Currency Risk | Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | — |
| Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | $ | 4,384 |
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Interest Rate Risk | Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts* | — |
| Payable for variation margin on futures contracts* | 24,000 |
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Interest Rate Risk | Swap agreements | 234,973 |
| Swap agreements | 344,632 |
|
| | $ | 255,153 |
| | $ | 373,016 |
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* | Included in the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts or centrally cleared swap agreements, as applicable, as reported in the Schedule of Investments. |
Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statement of Operations for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2017
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| Net Realized Gain (Loss) | Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
Type of Risk Exposure | Location on Statement of Operations | Value | Location on Statement of Operations | Value |
Credit Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions | $ | 119,543 |
| Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | $ | 54,984 |
|
Foreign Currency Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | — |
| Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | (4,384 | ) |
Interest Rate Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions | (76,105 | ) | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts | (52,570 | ) |
Interest Rate Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions | — |
| Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | (109,659 | ) |
| | $ | 43,438 |
| | $ | (111,629 | ) |
8. Risk Factors
There are certain risks involved in investing in foreign securities. These risks include those resulting from future adverse political, social and economic developments, fluctuations in currency exchange rates, the possible imposition of exchange controls, and other foreign laws or restrictions. Investing in emerging markets may accentuate these risks.
9. Federal Tax Information
The book-basis character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from their ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. These differences reflect the differing character of certain income items and net realized gains and losses for financial statement and tax purposes, and may result in reclassification among certain capital accounts on the financial statements.
As of period end, the components of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
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| | | |
Federal tax cost of investments | $ | 403,193,587 |
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Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 2,091,504 |
|
Gross tax depreciation of investments | (627,251 | ) |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | $ | 1,464,253 |
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The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
As of March 31, 2017, the fund had accumulated short-term capital losses of $(3,357,053) and accumulated long-term capital losses of $(4,194,877), which represent net capital loss carryovers that may be used to offset future realized capital gains for federal income tax purposes. The capital loss carryovers may be carried forward for an unlimited period. Future capital loss carryover utilization in any given year may be subject to Internal Revenue Code limitations.
10. Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update No.2017-08, “Receivables - Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20), Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities” (ASU 2017-08). ASU 2017-08 amends the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities held at a premium, shortening such period to the earliest call date. The amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Management is currently evaluating the impact that adopting ASU 2017-08 will have on
the financial statements.
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted) | |
Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data |
| | Income From Investment Operations: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of: | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(3) | $10.25 | 0.09 | 0.02 | 0.11 | (0.10) | — | (0.10) | $10.26 | 1.05% | 0.60%(4) | 1.81%(4) | 40% |
| $252,824 |
|
2017 | $10.25 | 0.16 | 0.01 | 0.17 | (0.17) | — | (0.17) | $10.25 | 1.65% | 0.60% | 1.56% | 85% |
| $254,540 |
|
2016 | $10.33 | 0.14 | (0.05) | 0.09 | (0.17) | — | (0.17) | $10.25 | 0.87% | 0.60% | 1.37% | 73% |
| $224,708 |
|
2015 | $10.42 | 0.17 | (0.06) | 0.11 | (0.20) | — | (0.20) | $10.33 | 1.02% | 0.60% | 1.61% | 56% |
| $217,035 |
|
2014 | $10.54 | 0.12 | (0.09) | 0.03 | (0.14) | (0.01) | (0.15) | $10.42 | 0.28% | 0.60% | 1.11% | 94% |
| $293,408 |
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2013 | $10.50 | 0.10 | 0.07 | 0.17 | (0.12) | (0.01) | (0.13) | $10.54 | 1.61% | 0.60% | 0.99% | 77% |
| $292,484 |
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I Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(5) | $10.25 | 0.09 | 0.02 | 0.11 | (0.10) | — | (0.10) | $10.26 | 1.04% | 0.50%(4) | 1.93%(4) | 40%(6) |
| $31,725 |
|
A Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(3) | $10.25 | 0.08 | —(7) | 0.08 | (0.08) | — | (0.08) | $10.25 | 0.83% | 0.85%(4) | 1.56%(4) | 40% |
| $31,776 |
|
2017 | $10.25 | 0.13 | 0.01 | 0.14 | (0.14) | — | (0.14) | $10.25 | 1.40% | 0.85% | 1.31% | 85% |
| $51,956 |
|
2016 | $10.33 | 0.11 | (0.05) | 0.06 | (0.14) | — | (0.14) | $10.25 | 0.62% | 0.85% | 1.12% | 73% |
| $61,261 |
|
2015 | $10.42 | 0.14 | (0.06) | 0.08 | (0.17) | — | (0.17) | $10.33 | 0.77% | 0.85% | 1.36% | 56% |
| $56,703 |
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2014 | $10.54 | 0.09 | (0.08) | 0.01 | (0.12) | (0.01) | (0.13) | $10.42 | 0.03% | 0.85% | 0.86% | 94% |
| $91,390 |
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2013 | $10.50 | 0.08 | 0.06 | 0.14 | (0.09) | (0.01) | (0.10) | $10.54 | 1.35% | 0.85% | 0.74% | 77% |
| $114,370 |
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted) | |
Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data |
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| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
C Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(3) | $10.26 | 0.04 | 0.01 | 0.05 | (0.05) | — | (0.05) | $10.26 | 0.45% | 1.60%(4) | 0.81%(4) | 40% |
| $11,745 |
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2017 | $10.26 | 0.06 | 0.01 | 0.07 | (0.07) | — | (0.07) | $10.26 | 0.64% | 1.60% | 0.56% | 85% |
| $15,254 |
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2016 | $10.34 | 0.04 | (0.05) | (0.01) | (0.07) | — | (0.07) | $10.26 | (0.13)% | 1.60% | 0.37% | 73% |
| $18,919 |
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2015 | $10.43 | 0.06 | (0.06) | — | (0.09) | — | (0.09) | $10.34 | 0.02% | 1.60% | 0.61% | 56% |
| $23,414 |
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2014 | $10.54 | 0.01 | (0.08) | (0.07) | (0.03) | (0.01) | (0.04) | $10.43 | (0.66)% | 1.60% | 0.11% | 94% |
| $29,431 |
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2013 | $10.51 | —(7) | 0.05 | 0.05 | (0.01) | (0.01) | (0.02) | $10.54 | 0.53% | 1.60% | (0.01)% | 77% |
| $32,682 |
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2017(3) | $10.26 | 0.07 | —(7) | 0.07 | (0.07) | — | (0.07) | $10.26 | 0.70% | 1.10%(4) | 1.31%(4) | 40% |
| $489 |
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2017 | $10.26 | 0.11 | 0.01 | 0.12 | (0.12) | — | (0.12) | $10.26 | 1.15% | 1.10% | 1.06% | 85% |
| $522 |
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2016 | $10.34 | 0.09 | (0.05) | 0.04 | (0.12) | — | (0.12) | $10.26 | 0.37% | 1.10% | 0.87% | 73% |
| $658 |
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2015 | $10.43 | 0.11 | (0.06) | 0.05 | (0.14) | — | (0.14) | $10.34 | 0.52% | 1.10% | 1.11% | 56% |
| $1,199 |
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2014 | $10.55 | 0.06 | (0.08) | (0.02) | (0.09) | (0.01) | (0.10) | $10.43 | (0.22)% | 1.10% | 0.61% | 94% |
| $1,613 |
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2013 | $10.51 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.11 | (0.06) | (0.01) | (0.07) | $10.55 | 1.10% | 1.10% | 0.49% | 77% |
| $1,843 |
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2017(3) | $10.25 | 0.10 | 0.02 | 0.12 | (0.11) | — | (0.11) | $10.26 | 1.16% | 0.40%(4) | 2.01%(4) | 40% |
| $23,491 |
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2017 | $10.25 | 0.18 | 0.01 | 0.19 | (0.19) | — | (0.19) | $10.25 | 1.85% | 0.40% | 1.76% | 85% |
| $62,843 |
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2016 | $10.33 | 0.16 | (0.05) | 0.11 | (0.19) | — | (0.19) | $10.25 | 1.07% | 0.40% | 1.57% | 73% |
| $64,283 |
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2015 | $10.42 | 0.19 | (0.06) | 0.13 | (0.22) | — | (0.22) | $10.33 | 1.22% | 0.40% | 1.81% | 56% |
| $50,715 |
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2014 | $10.54 | 0.14 | (0.09) | 0.05 | (0.16) | (0.01) | (0.17) | $10.42 | 0.48% | 0.40% | 1.31% | 94% |
| $39,239 |
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2013 | $10.50 | 0.12 | 0.07 | 0.19 | (0.14) | (0.01) | (0.15) | $10.54 | 1.81% | 0.40% | 1.19% | 77% |
| $39,236 |
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted) | |
Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data |
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| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
R6 Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(9) | $10.27 | 0.04 | (0.02) | 0.02 | (0.04) | — | (0.04) | $10.25 | 0.17% | 0.35%(4) | 2.09%(4) | 40%(6) |
| $48,002 |
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(1) | Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
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(2) | Total returns are calculated based on the net asset value of the last business day and do not reflect applicable sales charges, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. |
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(3) | Six months ended September 30, 2017 (unaudited). |
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(5) | April 10, 2017 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2017 (unaudited). |
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(6) | Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the six months ended September 30, 2017. |
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(7) | Per-share amount was less than $0.005. |
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(8) | Prior to April 10, 2017, the R5 Class was referred to as the Institutional Class. |
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(9) | July 28, 2017 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2017 (unaudited). |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Approval of Management Agreement |
At a meeting held on June 14, 2017, the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the "Board") unanimously approved the renewal of the management agreement pursuant to which American Century Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) acts as the investment advisor for the Fund. Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act, contracts for investment advisory services are required to be reviewed, evaluated, and approved by a majority of a fund’s directors/trustees, including a majority of the independent Trustees, each year. The Board regards this annual evaluation and renewal as one of its most important responsibilities.
The independent Trustees have memorialized a statement regarding the relationship between their ongoing obligations to oversee and evaluate the performance of the Advisor and their annual consideration of renewal of the management agreement. In that statement, the independent Trustees noted that their assessment of the Advisor’s performance is an ongoing process that takes place over the entire year and is informed by all of the extensive information that the Board and its committees receive and consider over time. This information, together with the additional materials provided specifically in connection with the review, are central to the Board’s assessment of the Advisor’s performance and its determination whether to renew the Fund’s management agreement.
Prior to its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board requested and reviewed extensive data and analysis relating to the proposed renewal. This information and analysis was compiled by the Advisor and certain independent providers of evaluation data concerning the Fund and the services provided to the Fund by the Advisor.
In connection with its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board’s review and evaluation of the services provided by the Advisor included, but was not limited to, the following:
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• | the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, and other services provided by the Advisor to the Fund; |
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• | the wide range of other programs and services the Advisor provides to the Fund and its shareholders on a routine and non-routine basis; |
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• | the investment performance of the Fund, including data comparing the Fund’s performance to appropriate benchmarks and/or a peer group of other mutual funds with similar investment objectives and strategies; |
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• | the cost of owning the Fund compared to the cost of owning similar funds; |
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• | the compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory experience of the Advisor and the Fund's service providers; |
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• | financial data showing the cost of services provided to the Fund, the profitability of the Fund to the Advisor, and the overall profitability of the Advisor; |
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• | strategic plans of the Advisor; |
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• | possible economies of scale associated with the Advisor’s management of the Fund and other accounts under its management; |
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• | data comparing services provided and charges to the Advisor's other investment management clients; |
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• | acquired fund fees and expenses; |
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• | payments and practices by the Fund and the Advisor regarding financial intermediaries whose clients are investors in the Fund, the nature of services provided by intermediaries, and the terms of share classes utilized; and |
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• | any collateral benefits derived by the Advisor from the management of the Fund. |
In keeping with its practice, the Board held two in-person meetings to review and discuss the information provided in response to their request and held active discussions with the Advisor regarding the renewal of the management agreement. The independent Trustees had the benefit of the advice of their independent counsel throughout the process.
Factors Considered
The Trustees considered all of the information provided by the Advisor, the independent data providers, and the independent Trustees’ independent counsel in connection with the approval. They determined that the information was sufficient for them to evaluate the management agreement for the Fund. In connection with their review, the Trustees did not identify any single factor as being all-important or controlling and each Trustee may have attributed different levels of importance to different factors. In deciding to renew the management agreement, the Board based its decision on a number of factors, including without limitation the following:
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services - Generally. Under the management agreement, the Advisor is responsible for providing or arranging for all services necessary for the operation of the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor provides or arranges at its own expense a wide variety of services including without limitation the following:
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• | constructing and designing the Fund |
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• | portfolio research and security selection |
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• | initial capitalization/funding |
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• | daily valuation of the Fund’s portfolio |
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• | shareholder servicing and transfer agency, including shareholder confirmations, recordkeeping, and communications |
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• | legal services (except the independent Trustees’ counsel) |
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• | regulatory and portfolio compliance |
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• | marketing and distribution (except amounts paid by the Fund under Rule 12b-1 plans) |
The Board noted that many of these services have expanded over time in terms of both quantity and complexity in response to shareholder demands, competition in the industry, changing distribution channels, and the changing regulatory environment.
Investment Management, Shareholder, and Other Services. The nature of the investment management services provided to the Fund is quite complex and allows Fund shareholders access to professional money management, instant diversification of their investments within an asset class, the opportunity to easily diversify among asset classes by investing in or exchanging among various American Century Investments funds, and liquidity. In evaluating investment performance, the Board expects the Advisor to manage the Fund in accordance with its investment objectives and approved strategies. Further, the Trustees recognize that the Advisor has an obligation to seek the best execution of fund trades. In providing these services, the Advisor utilizes teams of investment professionals (portfolio managers, analysts, research assistants, and securities traders) who require extensive information technology, research, training, compliance, and other systems to conduct their business. The Board, directly and through its Portfolio Committee, regularly reviews investment performance information for the Fund, together with comparative information for appropriate benchmarks and/or peer groups of similarly-managed funds, over different time horizons. The Trustees also review detailed performance information provided by the Advisor during the management agreement approval process. If performance concerns are identified, the Fund receives special reviews until performance improves, during which the Board discusses with the Advisor the reasons for such results (e.g., market conditions, security selection) and any efforts being undertaken to improve performance. The Fund’s performance was above its benchmark for
the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods reviewed by the Board. The Board found the investment management services provided by the Advisor to the Fund to be satisfactory and consistent with the management agreement.
Under the management agreement, the Advisor provides the Fund with a comprehensive package of transfer agency, shareholder, and other services. The Board, directly and through various committees of the Board, regularly reviews reports and evaluations of such services at its regular meetings. These reports include, but are not limited to, information regarding the operational efficiency and accuracy of the shareholder and transfer agency services provided, staffing levels, shareholder satisfaction (as measured by external as well as internal sources), technology support, new products and services offered to Fund shareholders, securities trading activities, portfolio valuation services, auditing services, and legal and operational compliance activities. Certain aspects of shareholder and transfer agency service level efficiency and the quality of securities trading activities are measured by independent third party providers and are presented in comparison to other fund groups not managed by the Advisor.
The Board found the services provided by the Advisor to the Fund under the management agreement to be competitive and of high quality.
Costs of Services and Profitability. The Advisor provides detailed information concerning its cost of providing various services to the Fund, its profitability in managing the Fund, its overall profitability, and its financial condition. The Trustees have reviewed with the Advisor the methodology used to prepare this financial information. This information is considered in evaluating the Advisor’s financial condition, its ability to continue to provide services under the management agreement, and the reasonableness of the current management fee. The Board concluded that the Advisor’s profits were reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Economies of Scale. The Board also reviewed information provided by the Advisor regarding the possible existence of economies of scale in connection with the management of the Fund. The Board concluded that economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, especially on a fund-by-fund basis. The Board concluded that the Advisor is appropriately sharing economies of scale through its competitive fee structure, offering competitive fees from fund inception, and through reinvestment in its business to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded services.
Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than brokerage expenses, expenses attributable to short sales, taxes, interest, extraordinary expenses, the fees and expenses of the Fund’s independent Trustees (including their independent legal counsel), and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the unified fee structure, the Advisor is responsible for providing all investment advisory, custody, audit, administrative, compliance, recordkeeping, marketing, and shareholder services, or arranging and supervising third parties to provide such services. By contrast, most other funds are charged a variety of fees, including an investment advisory fee, a transfer agency fee, an administrative fee, distribution charges, and other expenses. Other than their investment advisory fees and any applicable Rule 12b-1 distribution fees, all other components of the total fees charged by these other funds may be increased without shareholder approval. The Board believes the unified fee structure is a benefit to Fund shareholders because it clearly discloses to shareholders the cost of owning Fund shares, and, since the unified fee cannot be increased without a vote of Fund shareholders, it shifts to the Advisor the risk of increased costs of operating the Fund and provides a direct incentive to minimize administrative inefficiencies. Part of the Board’s analysis of fee levels involves reviewing certain evaluative data compiled by an independent provider and comparing the Fund’s unified fee to the total expense ratio of peer funds. The unified fee charged to shareholders of the Fund was below the median of the total expense ratios of the Fund’s peer universe. The Board concluded
that the management fee paid by the Fund to the Advisor under the management agreement is reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Comparison to Fees and Services Provided to Other Clients of the Advisor. The Board also requested and received information from the Advisor concerning the nature of the services, fees, costs, and profitability of its advisory services to advisory clients other than the Fund. They observed that these varying types of client accounts require different services and involve different regulatory and entrepreneurial risks than the management of the Fund. The Board analyzed this information and concluded that the fees charged and services provided to the Fund were reasonable by comparison.
Payments to Intermediaries. The Trustees also requested and received a description of payments made to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided by intermediaries. These payments include various payments made by the Fund or the Advisor to different types of intermediaries and recordkeepers for distribution and service activities provided for the Fund. The Trustees reviewed such information and received representations from the Advisor that all such payments by the Fund were made pursuant to the Fund's Rule 12b-1 Plan and that all such payments by the Advisor were made from the Advisor's resources and reasonable profits. The Board found the payments to be reasonable in scope and purpose.
Collateral or “Fall-Out” Benefits Derived by the Advisor. The Board considered the existence of collateral benefits the Advisor may receive as a result of its relationship with the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor’s primary business is managing mutual funds and it generally does not use fund or shareholder information to generate profits in other lines of business, and therefore does not derive any significant collateral benefits from them. The Board noted that the Advisor receives proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex. The Board noted that the assets of those other accounts are, where applicable, included with the assets of the Fund to determine breakpoints in the management fee schedule.
Existing Relationship. The Board also considered whether there was any reason for not continuing the existing arrangement with the Advisor. In this regard, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund’s operations and various risks, uncertainties, and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision not to continue such relationship. In particular, the Board recognized that most shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Advisor’s industry standing and reputation and in the expectation that the Advisor will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund.
Conclusion of the Trustees. As a result of this process, the Board, including all of the independent Trustees and assisted by the advice of independent legal counsel, taking into account all of the factors discussed above and the information provided by the Advisor and others in connection with its review and throughout the year, concluded that the management agreement between the Fund and the Advisor is fair and reasonable in light of the services provided and should be renewed.
Retirement Account Information
As required by law, distributions you receive from certain retirement accounts are subject to federal income tax withholding, unless you elect not to have withholding apply*. Tax will be withheld on the total amount withdrawn even though you may be receiving amounts that are not subject to withholding, such as nondeductible contributions. In such case, excess amounts of withholding could occur. You may adjust your withholding election so that a greater or lesser amount will be withheld.
If you don’t want us to withhold on this amount, you must notify us to not withhold the federal income tax. You may notify us in writing or in certain situations by telephone or through other electronic means. For systematic withdrawals, your withholding election will remain in effect until revoked or changed by filing a new election. You have the right to revoke your election at any time and change your withholding percentage for future distributions.
Remember, even if you elect not to have income tax withheld, you are liable for paying income tax on the taxable portion of your withdrawal. If you elect not to have income tax withheld or you don’t have enough income tax withheld, you may be responsible for payment of estimated tax. You may incur penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and estimated tax payments are not sufficient. You can reduce or defer the income tax on a distribution by directly or indirectly rolling such distribution over to another IRA or eligible plan. You should consult your tax advisor for additional information.
State tax will be withheld if, at the time of your distribution, your address is within one of the mandatory withholding states and you have federal income tax withheld (or as otherwise required by state law). State taxes will be withheld from your distribution in accordance with the respective state rules.
*Some 403(b), 457 and qualified retirement plan distributions may be subject to 20% mandatory withholding, as they are subject to special tax and withholding rules. Your plan administrator or plan sponsor is required to provide you with a special tax notice explaining those rules at the time you request a distribution. If applicable, federal and/or state taxes may be withheld from your distribution amount.
Proxy Voting Policies
Descriptions of the principles and policies that the fund's investment advisor uses in exercising the voting rights associated with the securities purchased and/or held by the fund are available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021 or visiting the "About Us" page of American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com. A description of the policies is also available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on the "About Us" page at americancentury.com. It is also available at sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov, and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The fund also makes its complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the most recent quarter of its fiscal year available on its website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021.
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| Semiannual Report |
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| September 30, 2017 |
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President’s Letter | 2 |
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Fund Characteristics | |
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Shareholder Fee Example | |
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Schedule of Investments | |
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
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Statement of Operations | |
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets | |
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Notes to Financial Statements | |
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Financial Highlights | |
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Approval of Management Agreement | |
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Additional Information | |
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Any opinions expressed in this report reflect those of the author as of the date of the report, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of American Century Investments® or any other person in the American Century Investments organization. Any such opinions are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and American Century Investments disclaims any responsibility to update such opinions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice and, because investment decisions made by American Century Investments funds are based on numerous factors, may not be relied upon as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any American Century Investments fund. Security examples are used for representational purposes only and are not intended as recommendations to purchase or sell securities. Performance information for comparative indices and securities is provided to American Century Investments by third party vendors. To the best of American Century Investments’ knowledge, such information is accurate at the time of printing.
Jonathan Thomas
Dear Investor:
Thank you for reviewing this semiannual report for the period ended September 30, 2017. It provides a market overview (below), followed by a schedule of fund investments and other financial information. For additional commentary and information on fund performance, plus other investment insights, we encourage you to visit our website, americancentury.com.
All Major Asset Classes Provided Positive Performance
From large-cap stocks to short-maturity Treasuries, the U.S. financial markets delivered across-the-board gains for the six-month period. Stock investors responded enthusiastically to two consecutive quarters of double-digit earnings growth for S&P 500 companies, the first such back-to-back performance since 2011. In addition, gross domestic product growth accelerated to an annualized rate of 3.1% in the April-June quarter, up from 1.2% in the first quarter and the fastest pace in two years. Meanwhile, despite setbacks and delays for some components of President Trump’s pro-growth agenda, equity investors generally remained optimistic regarding future U.S. economic gains.
Against this backdrop, the S&P 500 Index reached several milestones and returned 7.71% for the six-month period. In terms of equity styles, riskier and economically sensitive stocks generally remained in favor. For example, small-cap stocks outperformed their mid- and large-cap peers, while growth stocks largely outperformed value stocks across the capitalization spectrum.
Investor preferences for risk also extended to the fixed-income market, where spread (non-Treasury) sectors were top performers and drove the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index to a 2.31% gain for the six-month period. The Federal Reserve (the Fed) remained relatively supportive, raising rates only once (by 25 basis points in June) amid a low-inflation backdrop and announcing a gradual approach to balance sheet normalization. Meanwhile, upbeat corporate earnings, a rallying stock market, robust investor demand for yield, and favorable supply/demand dynamics in the corporate credit markets led to outperformance among corporate bonds.
As Congress considers corporate tax cuts and other growth-oriented reforms, and the Fed continues to pursue policy normalization, new opportunities and challenges likely will emerge. We continue to believe in a disciplined, diversified, and risk-aware approach, using professionally managed portfolios in pursuit of investment goals. We appreciate your continued trust in us.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Thomas
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Century Investments
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 | |
Portfolio at a Glance | |
Average Duration (effective) | 2.6 years |
Weighted Average Life | 3.1 years |
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Types of Investments in Portfolio | % of net assets |
U.S. Treasury Securities | 87.0% |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | 4.2% |
Corporate Bonds | 3.7% |
Asset-Backed Securities | 3.5% |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | 0.9% |
Sovereign Governments and Agencies | 0.2% |
Temporary Cash Investments | 0.4% |
Other Assets and Liabilities | 0.1% |
Fund shareholders may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemption/exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing cost of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017 (except as noted).
Actual Expenses
The table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses for each class. You may use the information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century Investments fund, or I Class shares of the American Century Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century Investments account (i.e., not a financial intermediary or retirement plan account), American Century Investments may charge you a $12.50 semiannual account maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than $10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your accounts to pay the $12.50 fee. In determining your total eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in all personal accounts (including American Century Investments Brokerage accounts) registered under your Social Security number. Personal accounts include individual accounts, joint accounts, UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth, Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other retirement accounts. If you have only business, business retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Investments Brokerage accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. If you are subject to the Account Maintenance Fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee amount.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return of a fund’s share class. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $998.10 | $2.86 | 0.57% |
I Class | $1,000 | $999.30(2) | $2.24(3) | 0.47% |
Y Class | $1,000 | $999.50(2) | $1.76(3) | 0.37% |
A Class | $1,000 | $996.90 | $4.10 | 0.82% |
C Class | $1,000 | $993.20 | $7.84 | 1.57% |
R Class | $1,000 | $995.80 | $5.35 | 1.07% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $999.10 | $1.85 | 0.37% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $999.30 | $1.60 | 0.32% |
G Class | $1,000 | $1,001.90(4) | $0.02(5) | 0.01% |
Hypothetical | | | | |
Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,022.21 | $2.89 | 0.57% |
I Class | $1,000 | $1,022.71(6) | $2.38(6) | 0.47% |
Y Class | $1,000 | $1,023.21(6) | $1.88(6) | 0.37% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,020.96 | $4.15 | 0.82% |
C Class | $1,000 | $1,017.20 | $7.94 | 1.57% |
R Class | $1,000 | $1,019.70 | $5.42 | 1.07% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $1,023.21 | $1.88 | 0.37% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $1,023.46 | $1.62 | 0.32% |
G Class | $1,000 | $1,025.02(6) | $0.05(6) | 0.01% |
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(1) | Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183, the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365, to reflect the one-half year period. Annualized expense ratio reflects actual expenses, including any applicable fee waivers or expense reimbursements and excluding any acquired fund fees and expenses. |
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(2) | Ending account value based on actual return from April 10, 2017 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2017. |
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(3) | Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 174, the number of days in the period from April 10, 2017 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2017, divided by 365, to reflect the period. Had the class been available for the full period, the expenses paid during the period would have been higher. |
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(4) | Ending account value based on actual return from July 28, 2017 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2017. |
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(5) | Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 65, the number of days in the period from July 28, 2017 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2017, divided by 365, to reflect the period. Had the class been available for the full period, the expenses paid during the period would have been higher. |
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(6) | Ending account value and expenses paid during the period assumes the class had been available throughout the entire period and are calculated using the class’s annualized expense ratio listed in the table above. |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
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| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES — 87.0% | | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 2.125%, 1/15/19 | $ | 26,983,780 |
| $ | 27,833,699 |
|
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.125%, 4/15/19(1) | 215,745,005 |
| 216,585,095 |
|
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 1.875%, 7/15/19 | 43,052,953 |
| 44,858,742 |
|
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 1.375%, 1/15/20 | 85,472,795 |
| 88,537,568 |
|
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.125%, 4/15/20 | 199,355,873 |
| 200,333,827 |
|
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 1.25%, 7/15/20 | 157,323,981 |
| 163,931,036 |
|
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.125%, 4/15/21 | 448,080,696 |
| 449,415,313 |
|
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.625%, 7/15/21 | 48,878,550 |
| 50,228,996 |
|
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.125%, 1/15/22 | 86,151,830 |
| 86,435,203 |
|
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.125%, 4/15/22 | 64,273,964 |
| 64,272,099 |
|
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.125%, 7/15/22 | 5,961,536 |
| 5,991,149 |
|
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.125%, 1/15/23 | 102,347,900 |
| 102,101,496 |
|
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES (Cost $1,501,090,302) | | 1,500,524,223 |
|
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS(2) — 4.2% | | |
Private Sponsor Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 3.3% | | |
ABN Amro Mortgage Corp., Series 2003-6, Class 1A4, 5.50%, 5/25/33 | 69,503 |
| 71,570 |
|
Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-12, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.46%, 10/25/17(3) | 630,159 |
| 631,878 |
|
Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-8, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.60%, 10/25/17(3) | 966,324 |
| 944,454 |
|
Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-1, Class A1, VRN, 3.04%, 11/1/17, resets annually off the 1-year H15T1Y plus 2.25% | 1,433,520 |
| 1,439,147 |
|
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2004-UST1, Class A4, VRN, 3.31%, 10/25/17(3) | 452,191 |
| 440,864 |
|
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2005-4, Class A, VRN, 3.55%, 10/25/17(3) | 536,045 |
| 532,788 |
|
Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Series 2004-4, Class A19, 5.25%, 5/25/34 | 621,040 |
| 634,361 |
|
First Horizon Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Series 2005-AR3, Class 4A1, VRN, 3.34%, 10/25/17(3) | 542,953 |
| 537,973 |
|
First Horizon Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Series 2006-AR4, Class 1A2, VRN, 3.05%, 10/2/17(3) | 717,588 |
| 643,422 |
|
Flagstar Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-1, Class 1A5 SEQ, VRN, 3.50%, 10/1/17(3)(4) | 4,838,035 |
| 4,969,311 |
|
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-6F, Class 1A5 SEQ, 5.25%, 7/25/35 | 793,369 |
| 828,042 |
|
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-AR6, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.20%, 10/25/17(3) | 608,981 |
| 622,433 |
|
JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-A6, Class 7A1, VRN, 3.60%, 10/25/17(3) | 1,019,737 |
| 992,054 |
|
JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-A3, Class 7A1, VRN, 3.58%, 10/2/17(3) | 622,083 |
| 630,895 |
|
JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-A4, Class 3A1, VRN, 3.48%, 10/2/17(3) | 607,880 |
| 544,860 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-S1, Class 1A2 SEQ, 6.50%, 4/25/36 | $ | 430,644 |
| $ | 451,787 |
|
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Series 2005-A2, Class A1, VRN, 2.97%, 10/2/17(3) | 204,715 |
| 202,926 |
|
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2017-5A, Class A1, VRN, 2.74%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.50%(4) | 4,793,324 |
| 4,949,745 |
|
PHHMC Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-6, Class A1, VRN, 5.88%, 10/2/17(3) | 45,647 |
| 46,847 |
|
Residential Accredit Loans, Inc., Series 2006-QS17, Class A5, 6.00%, 12/25/36 | 1,096,310 |
| 963,508 |
|
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2013-12, Class A1 SEQ, 4.00%, 12/25/43(4) | 575,598 |
| 602,762 |
|
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2014-3, Class A14, VRN, 3.00%, 10/2/17(3)(4) | 1,307,662 |
| 1,320,780 |
|
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-5, Class A4 SEQ, VRN, 3.50%, 10/2/17(3)(4) | 3,903,242 |
| 4,009,152 |
|
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-CH1, Class A1, VRN, 4.00%, 10/1/17(3)(4) | 5,000,000 |
| 5,133,535 |
|
Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-8, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.33%, 10/2/17(3) | 1,521,123 |
| 1,529,207 |
|
Thornburg Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2004-3, Class A, VRN, 1.98%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.74% | 646,518 |
| 617,660 |
|
Thornburg Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2006-4, Class A2B, VRN, 3.16%, 10/25/17(3) | 1,776,596 |
| 1,739,726 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2004-Z, Class 2A2, VRN, 3.01%, 10/2/17(3) | 227,459 |
| 232,198 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-17, Class 1A1, 5.50%, 1/25/36 | 840,183 |
| 831,018 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-AR10, Class 1A1, VRN, 3.33%, 10/2/17(3) | 1,569,933 |
| 1,652,397 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-AR10, Class 2A17, VRN, 3.30%, 10/2/17(3) | 873,252 |
| 897,620 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-AR16, Class 3A2, VRN, 3.36%, 10/2/17(3) | 644,287 |
| 652,493 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-AR4, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.34%, 10/2/17(3) | 845,953 |
| 853,381 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-10, Class A4 SEQ, 6.00%, 8/25/36 | 689,908 |
| 690,666 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-13, Class A5, 6.00%, 10/25/36 | 638,790 |
| 634,627 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-7, Class 3A1 SEQ, 6.00%, 6/25/36 | 387,131 |
| 382,314 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-8, Class A9 SEQ, 6.00%, 7/25/36 | 1,052,482 |
| 1,062,390 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-9, Class 1A9 SEQ, 6.00%, 8/25/36 | 463,715 |
| 463,414 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR1, Class 2A5 SEQ, VRN, 3.21%, 10/2/17(3) | 1,996,305 |
| 1,943,677 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR14, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.52%, 10/2/17(3) | 1,093,499 |
| 1,079,308 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR15, Class A1, VRN, 3.58%, 10/2/17(3) | 316,212 |
| 310,234 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR16, Class A1, VRN, 3.72%, 10/2/17(3) | 470,173 |
| 460,625 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR2, Class 2A3, VRN, 3.18%, 10/2/17(3) | 1,033,380 |
| 1,042,688 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR7, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.33%, 10/2/17(3) | $ | 555,461 |
| $ | 536,564 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-11, Class A3 SEQ, 6.00%, 8/25/37 | 351,272 |
| 352,270 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-11, Class A36, 6.00%, 8/25/37 | 951,731 |
| 954,435 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-12, Class A7, 5.50%, 9/25/37 | 913,785 |
| 920,672 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-13, Class A1, 6.00%, 9/25/37 | 243,179 |
| 245,559 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-14, Class 2A2, 5.50%, 10/25/22 | 83,664 |
| 85,849 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-15, Class A1, 6.00%, 11/25/37 | 1,184,512 |
| 1,179,835 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-16, Class 1A1, 6.00%, 12/28/37 | 240,958 |
| 252,412 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-2, Class 3A2, 5.25%, 3/25/37 | 544,559 |
| 558,011 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-4, Class A15, 6.00%, 4/25/37 | 525,450 |
| 536,728 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-8, Class 2A2, 6.00%, 7/25/37 | 1,243,620 |
| 1,248,203 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-AR10, Class 1A1, VRN, 6.00%, 10/2/17(3) | 248,568 |
| 239,857 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2008-1, Class 4A1, 5.75%, 2/25/38 | 396,284 |
| 418,387 |
|
WinWater Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2014-1, Class A4 SEQ, VRN, 3.50%, 10/2/17(3)(4) | 645,306 |
| 655,102 |
|
| | 57,404,621 |
|
U.S. Government Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.9% | |
FHLMC, Series 2017-DNA2, Class M1, VRN, 2.44%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.20% | 704,047 |
| 712,279 |
|
FNMA, Series 2014-C02, Class 1M2, VRN, 3.84%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 2.60% | 1,550,000 |
| 1,616,364 |
|
FNMA, Series 2014-C02, Class 2M2, VRN, 3.84%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 2.60% | 3,000,000 |
| 3,107,794 |
|
FNMA, Series 2016-C03, Class 2M2, VRN, 7.14%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 5.90% | 2,000,000 |
| 2,293,361 |
|
FNMA, Series 2016-C04, Class 1M2, VRN, 5.49%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 4.25% | 2,000,000 |
| 2,194,838 |
|
FNMA, Series 2017-C01, Class 1M2, VRN, 4.79%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 3.55% | 1,500,000 |
| 1,583,753 |
|
FNMA, Series 2017-C03, Class 1M2, VRN, 4.24%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 3.00% | 4,000,000 |
| 4,126,238 |
|
| | 15,634,627 |
|
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS (Cost $71,798,205) | | 73,039,248 |
|
CORPORATE BONDS — 3.7% | | |
Auto Components — 0.2% | | |
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The), 5.125%, 11/15/23 | 3,090,000 |
| 3,240,637 |
|
ZF North America Capital, Inc., 4.00%, 4/29/20(4) | 1,150,000 |
| 1,191,688 |
|
| | 4,432,325 |
|
Automobiles — 0.1% | | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 5.00%, 5/15/18 | 300,000 |
| 305,963 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 2.375%, 3/12/19 | $ | 1,000,000 |
| $ | 1,005,225 |
|
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 3.25%, 5/15/18 | 1,000,000 |
| 1,009,097 |
|
| | 2,320,285 |
|
Banks — 0.3% | | |
Banco de Credito del Peru, 2.25%, 10/25/19(4) | 1,400,000 |
| 1,404,900 |
|
CIT Group, Inc., 5.375%, 5/15/20 | 1,200,000 |
| 1,291,500 |
|
Finansbank AS, MTN, 6.25%, 4/30/19 | 2,200,000 |
| 2,291,788 |
|
| | 4,988,188 |
|
Chemicals† | | |
LyondellBasell Industries NV, 5.00%, 4/15/19 | 200,000 |
| 207,567 |
|
Containers and Packaging — 0.1% | | |
Ball Corp., 4.375%, 12/15/20 | 950,000 |
| 1,001,063 |
|
Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC / Reynolds Group Issuer Lu, 5.75%, 10/15/20 | 1,030,000 |
| 1,049,364 |
|
| | 2,050,427 |
|
Diversified Financial Services — 0.1% | | |
Ally Financial, Inc., 3.60%, 5/21/18 | 1,500,000 |
| 1,513,425 |
|
MUFG Union Bank N.A., 2.625%, 9/26/18 | 390,000 |
| 393,310 |
|
| | 1,906,735 |
|
Diversified Telecommunication Services† | | |
Frontier Communications Corp., 8.50%, 4/15/20 | 394,000 |
| 383,165 |
|
Energy Equipment and Services — 0.1% | | |
Pride International LLC, 6.875%, 8/15/20 | 950,000 |
| 980,875 |
|
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 0.1% | | |
Equinix, Inc., 5.375%, 4/1/23 | 1,000,000 |
| 1,045,800 |
|
Food and Staples Retailing — 0.1% | | |
Dollar Tree, Inc., 5.75%, 3/1/23 | 1,160,000 |
| 1,229,136 |
|
Gas Utilities — 0.2% | | |
Energy Transfer Equity LP, 7.50%, 10/15/20 | 727,000 |
| 822,419 |
|
Kinder Morgan Finance Co. LLC, 6.00%, 1/15/18(4) | 400,000 |
| 404,475 |
|
Magellan Midstream Partners LP, 6.55%, 7/15/19 | 270,000 |
| 290,258 |
|
Targa Resources Partners LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 4.125%, 11/15/19 | 1,250,000 |
| 1,264,062 |
|
| | 2,781,214 |
|
Health Care Equipment and Supplies† | | |
Mallinckrodt International Finance SA, 3.50%, 4/15/18 | 500,000 |
| 502,975 |
|
Health Care Providers and Services — 0.6% | | |
DaVita, Inc., 5.75%, 8/15/22 | 1,515,000 |
| 1,553,822 |
|
DaVita, Inc., 5.125%, 7/15/24 | 1,516,000 |
| 1,512,210 |
|
Fresenius Medical Care US Finance II, Inc., 4.125%, 10/15/20(4) | 1,580,000 |
| 1,654,527 |
|
HCA, Inc., 4.25%, 10/15/19 | 3,280,000 |
| 3,403,000 |
|
HCA, Inc., 7.69%, 6/15/25 | 100,000 |
| 116,750 |
|
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 4.75%, 6/1/20 | 2,370,000 |
| 2,452,950 |
|
| | 10,693,259 |
|
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 0.1% | | |
1011778 BC ULC / New Red Finance, Inc., 4.625%, 1/15/22(4) | 1,030,000 |
| 1,059,613 |
|
Household Durables — 0.2% | | |
Lennar Corp., 4.75%, 12/15/17 | 1,435,000 |
| 1,438,588 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Toll Brothers Finance Corp., 4.00%, 12/31/18 | $ | 1,480,000 |
| $ | 1,507,750 |
|
| | 2,946,338 |
|
Household Products — 0.1% | | |
Spectrum Brands, Inc., 6.625%, 11/15/22 | 1,200,000 |
| 1,254,000 |
|
Internet Software and Services — 0.1% | | |
Symantec Corp., 4.20%, 9/15/20 | 1,200,000 |
| 1,260,600 |
|
Media — 0.3% | | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.125%, 2/15/23 | 2,380,000 |
| 2,463,300 |
|
Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 6.00%, 7/15/24(4) | 2,450,000 |
| 2,642,937 |
|
| | 5,106,237 |
|
Metals and Mining — 0.2% | | |
Alcoa Nederland Holding BV, 6.75%, 9/30/24(4) | 1,600,000 |
| 1,780,000 |
|
Steel Dynamics, Inc., 5.25%, 4/15/23 | 1,500,000 |
| 1,563,750 |
|
| | 3,343,750 |
|
Multi-Utilities — 0.1% | | |
CMS Energy Corp., 8.75%, 6/15/19 | 615,000 |
| 682,562 |
|
IPALCO Enterprises, Inc., 3.45%, 7/15/20 | 700,000 |
| 710,500 |
|
| | 1,393,062 |
|
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 0.2% | | |
Encana Corp., 3.90%, 11/15/21 | 1,100,000 |
| 1,134,290 |
|
Petroleos Mexicanos, 6.00%, 3/5/20 | 250,000 |
| 269,250 |
|
Petroleos Mexicanos, 6.375%, 2/4/21 | 2,700,000 |
| 2,964,627 |
|
| | 4,368,167 |
|
Pharmaceuticals — 0.1% | | |
Allergan Funding SCS, 2.35%, 3/12/18 | 1,620,000 |
| 1,624,853 |
|
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 0.1% | | |
NXP BV / NXP Funding LLC, 4.125%, 6/15/20(4) | 1,050,000 |
| 1,101,188 |
|
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 0.3% | | |
Dell International LLC / EMC Corp., 5.875%, 6/15/21(4) | 900,000 |
| 943,128 |
|
Dell International LLC / EMC Corp., 3.48%, 6/1/19(4) | 800,000 |
| 815,633 |
|
EMC Corp., 2.65%, 6/1/20 | 1,950,000 |
| 1,931,101 |
|
Seagate HDD Cayman, 4.25%, 3/1/22(4) | 667,000 |
| 663,749 |
|
Western Digital Corp., 7.375%, 4/1/23(4) | 1,000,000 |
| 1,098,000 |
|
| | 5,451,611 |
|
Wireless Telecommunication Services† | | |
Sprint Communications, Inc., 9.00%, 11/15/18(4) | 371,000 |
| 398,825 |
|
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $62,445,386) | | 62,830,195 |
|
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES(2) — 3.5% | | |
Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC, Series 2012-3A, Class A SEQ, 2.10%, 3/20/19(4) | 4,500,000 |
| 4,504,730 |
|
Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC, Series 2014-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.46%, 7/20/20(4) | 5,200,000 |
| 5,218,006 |
|
Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC, Series 2015-2A, Class B, 3.42%, 12/20/21(4) | 2,625,000 |
| 2,658,141 |
|
BRE Grand Islander Timeshare Issuer LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class B, 3.24%, 5/25/29(4) | 1,952,638 |
| 1,950,863 |
|
Colony Starwood Homes, Series 2016-2A, Class A, VRN, 2.48%, 10/17/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.25%(4) | 5,986,275 |
| 6,041,056 |
|
|
| | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Enterprise Fleet Financing LLC, Series 2016-2, Class A2 SEQ, 1.74%, 2/22/22(4) | $ | 6,333,732 |
| $ | 6,329,781 |
|
Hertz Fleet Lease Funding LP, Series 2014-1, Class C, VRN, 2.39%, 10/10/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.15%(4) | 2,390,000 |
| 2,389,364 |
|
Hertz Vehicle Financing LLC, Series 2013-1A, Class A2 SEQ, 1.83%, 8/25/19(4) | 4,450,000 |
| 4,434,535 |
|
Hilton Grand Vacations Trust, Series 2013-A, Class A SEQ, 2.28%, 1/25/26(4) | 358,444 |
| 357,217 |
|
Hilton Grand Vacations Trust, Series 2014-AA, Class A SEQ, 1.77%, 11/25/26(4) | 1,306,828 |
| 1,292,270 |
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Hilton Grand Vacations Trust, Series 2017-AA, Class A SEQ, 2.66%, 12/26/28(4) | 2,225,572 |
| 2,228,828 |
|
Invitation Homes Trust, Series 2014-SFR3, Class A, VRN, 2.43%, 10/17/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.20%(4) | 370,465 |
| 370,876 |
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MVW Owner Trust, Series 2015-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.52%, 12/20/32(4) | 1,225,418 |
| 1,222,321 |
|
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2016-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.25%, 12/20/33(4) | 2,197,740 |
| 2,166,129 |
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Progress Residential Trust, Series 2016-SFR2, Class A, VRN, 2.63%, 10/17/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.40%(4) | 2,450,000 |
| 2,487,696 |
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Sierra Receivables Funding Co. LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.91%, 3/20/34(4) | 2,916,651 |
| 2,935,992 |
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Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2015-1A, Class A, 2.40%, 3/22/32(4) | 637,846 |
| 637,704 |
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Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2015-3A, Class A SEQ, 2.58%, 9/20/32(4) | 2,655,104 |
| 2,659,857 |
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Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2016-2A, Class A SEQ, 2.33%, 7/20/33(4) | 2,090,334 |
| 2,087,387 |
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VSE VOI Mortgage LLC, Series 2016-A, Class A SEQ, 2.54%, 7/20/33(4) | 2,976,661 |
| 2,961,603 |
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VSE VOI Mortgage LLC, Series 2017-A, Class A SEQ, 2.33%, 3/20/35(4) | 5,675,000 |
| 5,648,329 |
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TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $60,548,009) | | 60,582,685 |
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COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES(2) — 0.9% | | |
Bank of America Merrill Lynch Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2014-ICTS, Class A, VRN, 2.03%, 10/15/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.80%(4) | 2,700,000 |
| 2,703,430 |
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DBCG Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-BBG, Class A, VRN, 1.93%, 10/16/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.70%(4) | 5,800,000 |
| 5,816,536 |
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JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2014-CBM, Class B, VRN, 2.63%, 10/16/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.40%(4) | 3,700,000 |
| 3,701,983 |
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Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, Series 2014-CPT, Class C, VRN, 3.56%, 10/2/17(3)(4) | 2,750,000 |
| 2,803,610 |
|
TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $14,950,524) | | 15,025,559 |
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SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES — 0.2% | | |
Argentina — 0.2% | | |
Argentine Republic Government International Bond, 6.875%, 4/22/21 (Cost $2,536,913) | 2,350,000 |
| 2,563,556 |
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TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS — 0.4% | | |
Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, 1.08%, 10/2/17(5) | 7,063,000 |
| 7,062,332 |
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| Shares | Value |
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class | 1,167 |
| $ | 1,167 |
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TOTAL TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS (Cost $7,063,959) | | 7,063,499 |
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TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 99.9% (Cost $1,720,433,298) | | 1,721,628,965 |
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OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — 0.1% | | 2,490,474 |
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TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 1,724,119,439 |
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FUTURES CONTRACTS PURCHASED |
Reference Entity | Contracts | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Underlying Contract Value | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
U.S. Treasury 2-Year Notes | 115 | December 2017 | $ | 23,000,000 |
| $ | 24,805,859 |
| $ | (72,133 | ) |
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Notes | 1,182 | December 2017 | $ | 118,200,000 |
| 138,885,000 |
| (915,808 | ) |
| | | | | $ | 163,690,859 |
| $ | (987,941 | ) |
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CENTRALLY CLEARED CREDIT DEFAULT SWAP AGREEMENTS |
Reference Entity | Type* | Fixed Rate Received (Paid) | Termination Date | Notional Amount | Premiums Paid (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Value** |
Markit CDX North America High Yield Index Series 25 | Sell | 5.00 | % | 12/20/20 | $ | 13,328,000 |
| $ | (71,821 | ) | $ | 979,746 |
| $ | 907,925 |
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Markit CDX North America High Yield Index Series 26 | Sell | 5.00 | % | 6/20/21 | $ | 44,896,500 |
| 476,918 |
| 3,068,304 |
| 3,545,222 |
|
Markit CDX North America High Yield Index Series 28 | Sell | 5.00 | % | 6/20/22 | $ | 31,780,000 |
| 2,048,622 |
| 438,881 |
| 2,487,503 |
|
| | | | | $ | 2,453,719 |
| $ | 4,486,931 |
| $ | 6,940,650 |
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*The maximum potential amount the fund could be required to deliver as a seller of credit protection if a credit event occurs as defined under the terms of the agreement is the notional amount. The maximum potential amount may be partially offset by any recovery values of the reference entities and upfront payments received upon entering into the agreement.
**The value for credit default swap agreements serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood of an expected liability or profit at the period end. Increasing values in absolute terms when compared to the notional amount of the credit default swap agreement represent a deterioration of the referenced entity's credit soundness and an increased likelihood or risk of a credit event occurring as defined in the agreement.
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INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENTS |
Counterparty | Floating Rate Index | Pay/Receive Floating Rate Index | Fixed Rate | Termination Date | Notional Amount | Value* |
Morgan Stanley | BZDIOVRA | Receive | 7.51% | 1/2/19 | BRL | 448,519,000 |
| $ | (398,577 | ) |
Morgan Stanley | BZDIOVRA | Receive | 8.03% | 1/2/19 | BRL | 429,392,140 |
| (1,160,077 | ) |
Morgan Stanley | BZDIOVRA | Pay | 9.82% | 1/2/23 | BRL | 111,523,144 |
| 1,087,830 |
|
| | | | | | | $ | (470,824 | ) |
*Amount represents value and unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
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CENTRALLY CLEARED TOTAL RETURN SWAP AGREEMENTS |
Floating Rate Index | Pay/Receive Floating Rate Index | Fixed Rate | Termination Date | Notional Amount | Premiums Paid (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Value |
CPURNSA | Receive | 2.24% | 8/19/19 | $ | 24,500,000 |
| $ | 649 |
| $ | (1,137,884 | ) | $ | (1,137,235 | ) |
CPURNSA | Receive | 2.06% | 5/2/22 | $ | 22,000,000 |
| 581 |
| (170,188 | ) | (169,607 | ) |
CPURNSA | Receive | 2.07% | 5/3/22 | $ | 40,000,000 |
| 683 |
| (338,275 | ) | (337,592 | ) |
CPURNSA | Receive | 2.02% | 5/4/22 | $ | 23,500,000 |
| 591 |
| (134,846 | ) | (134,255 | ) |
CPURNSA | Receive | 1.93% | 9/5/22 | $ | 18,000,000 |
| (601 | ) | 89,874 |
| 89,273 |
|
| | | | | $ | 1,903 |
| $ | (1,691,319 | ) | $ | (1,689,416 | ) |
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TOTAL RETURN SWAP AGREEMENTS |
Counterparty | Floating Rate Index | Pay/Receive Floating Rate Index | Fixed Rate | Termination Date | Notional Amount | Value* |
Bank of America N.A. | CPURNSA | Receive | 2.24% | 5/17/18 | $ | 12,000,000 |
| $ | (624,584 | ) |
Bank of America N.A. | CPURNSA | Receive | 1.41% | 8/27/20 | $ | 40,000,000 |
| 656,737 |
|
Bank of America N.A. | CPURNSA | Receive | 1.49% | 9/3/20 | $ | 9,700,000 |
| 119,872 |
|
Barclays Bank plc | CPURNSA | Receive | 2.22% | 5/20/18 | $ | 12,000,000 |
| (605,715 | ) |
Barclays Bank plc | CPURNSA | Receive | 1.64% | 2/3/20 | $ | 49,000,000 |
| (108,177 | ) |
| | | | | | $ | (561,867 | ) |
*Amount represents value and unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
BRL | - | Brazilian Real |
BZDIOVRA | - | Brazil Interbank Deposit Rate |
CDX | - | Credit Derivatives Indexes |
CPURNSA | - | U.S. Consumer Price Index Urban Consumers Not Seasonally Adjusted Index |
FHLMC | - | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation |
FNMA | - | Federal National Mortgage Association |
H15T1Y | - | Constant Maturity U.S. Treasury Note Yield Curve Rate Index |
LIBOR | - | London Interbank Offered Rate |
MTN | - | Medium Term Note |
resets | - | The frequency with which a security's coupon changes, based on current market conditions or an underlying index. |
SEQ | - | Sequential Payer |
VRN | - | Variable Rate Note. Interest reset date is indicated. Rate shown is effective at the period end. |
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† | Category is less than 0.05% of total net assets. |
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(1) | Security, or a portion thereof, has been pledged at the custodian bank or with a broker for margin requirements on futures contracts and/or swap agreements. At the period end, the aggregate value of securities pledged was $9,684,577. |
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(2) | Final maturity date indicated, unless otherwise noted. |
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(3) | The interest rate resets periodically based on the weighted average coupons of the underlying mortgage-related or asset-backed obligations. |
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(4) | Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be sold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional investors. The aggregate value of these securities at the period end was $112,407,294, which represented 6.5% of total net assets. |
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(5) | The rate indicated is the yield to maturity at purchase. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED) | |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (cost of $1,720,433,298) | $ | 1,721,628,965 |
|
Cash | 259 |
|
Receivable for capital shares sold | 3,114,578 |
|
Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements | 166,948 |
|
Swap agreements, at value | 1,864,439 |
|
Interest receivable | 2,404,470 |
|
| 1,729,179,659 |
|
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Liabilities | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 1,334,353 |
|
Payable for variation margin on futures contracts | 208,297 |
|
Payable for variation margin on swap agreements | 110,089 |
|
Swap agreements, at value | 2,897,130 |
|
Accrued management fees | 479,136 |
|
Distribution and service fees payable | 31,215 |
|
| 5,060,220 |
|
| |
Net Assets | $ | 1,724,119,439 |
|
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Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital paid in | $ | 1,724,545,341 |
|
Undistributed net investment income | 9,924,244 |
|
Accumulated net realized loss | (12,320,793 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation | 1,970,647 |
|
| $ | 1,724,119,439 |
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| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share |
Investor Class |
| $567,732,930 |
| 55,443,247 |
| $10.24 |
I Class |
| $50,138,882 |
| 4,858,709 |
| $10.32 |
Y Class |
| $4,995 |
| 484 |
| $10.32 |
A Class |
| $31,283,104 |
| 3,084,603 |
| $10.14* |
C Class |
| $23,904,674 |
| 2,434,558 |
| $9.82 |
R Class |
| $12,101,846 |
| 1,170,682 |
| $10.34 |
R5 Class |
| $425,058,996 |
| 41,190,008 |
| $10.32 |
R6 Class |
| $168,094,196 |
| 16,289,059 |
| $10.32 |
G Class |
| $445,799,816 |
| 43,157,758 |
| $10.33 |
*Maximum offering price $10.37 (net asset value divided by 0.9775).
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED) | |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Interest | $ | 13,076,671 |
|
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Expenses: | |
Management fees | 3,496,743 |
|
Distribution and service fees: | |
A Class | 43,352 |
|
C Class | 128,061 |
|
R Class | 30,109 |
|
Trustees' fees and expenses | 54,008 |
|
Other expenses | 39,099 |
|
| 3,791,372 |
|
Fees waived - G Class | (232,915 | ) |
| 3,558,457 |
|
| |
Net investment income (loss) | 9,518,214 |
|
| |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investment transactions | 318,502 |
|
Futures contract transactions | 606,606 |
|
Swap agreement transactions | 1,144,162 |
|
| 2,069,270 |
|
| |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | (9,005,465 | ) |
Futures contracts | (1,007,292 | ) |
Swap agreements | (2,288,999 | ) |
| (12,301,756 | ) |
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (10,232,486 | ) |
| |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | (714,272 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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|
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
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SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2017 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | September 30, 2017 | March 31, 2017 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 9,518,214 |
| $ | 24,894,025 |
|
Net realized gain (loss) | 2,069,270 |
| 1,224,170 |
|
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (12,301,756 | ) | 4,296,148 |
|
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (714,272 | ) | 30,414,343 |
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Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From net investment income: | | |
Investor Class | (2,817,216 | ) | (2,227,876 | ) |
I Class | (173,839 | ) | — |
|
Y Class | (26 | ) | — |
|
A Class | (122,993 | ) | (82,062 | ) |
C Class | (6,799 | ) | — |
|
R Class | (30,641 | ) | — |
|
R5 Class | (3,950,514 | ) | (3,916,041 | ) |
R6 Class | (1,215,398 | ) | (1,282,403 | ) |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (8,317,426 | ) | (7,508,382 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5) | 204,453,603 |
| 156,842,922 |
|
| | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | 195,421,905 |
| 179,748,883 |
|
| | |
Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 1,528,697,534 |
| 1,348,948,651 |
|
End of period | $ | 1,724,119,439 |
| $ | 1,528,697,534 |
|
| | |
Undistributed net investment income | $ | 9,924,244 |
| $ | 8,723,456 |
|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
1. Organization
American Century Investment Trust (the trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company and is organized as a Massachusetts business trust. Short Duration Inflation Protection Bond Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series issued by the trust. The fund’s investment objective is to pursue total return using a strategy that seeks to protect against U.S. inflation.
The fund offers the Investor Class, I Class, Y Class, A Class, C Class, R Class, R5 Class (formerly Institutional Class), R6 Class and G Class. The A Class may incur an initial sales charge. The A Class and C Class may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge. Sale of the I Class and Y Class commenced on April 10, 2017 and sale of the G Class commenced on July 28, 2017.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the fund in preparation of its financial statements. The fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This may require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management evaluated the impact of events or transactions occurring through the date the financial statements were issued that would merit recognition or disclosure.
Investment Valuations — The fund determines the fair value of its investments and computes its net asset value per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. The Board of Trustees has adopted valuation policies and procedures to guide the investment advisor in the fund’s investment valuation process and to provide methodologies for the oversight of the fund’s pricing function.
Fixed income securities are valued at the evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices as provided by investment dealers. Corporate bonds, U.S. Treasury and Government Agency securities, convertible bonds, municipal securities, and sovereign governments and agencies are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security specific information. Mortgage-related and asset-backed securities are valued based on models that consider trade data, prepayment and default projections, benchmark yield and spread data and estimated cash flows of each tranche of the issuer. Commercial paper is valued using a curve-based approach that considers money market rates for specific instruments, programs, currencies and maturity points from a variety of active market makers.
Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported net asset value per share. Exchange-traded futures contracts are valued at the settlement price as provided by the appropriate clearing corporation. Swap agreements are valued at an evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or independent brokers. Investments initially expressed in local currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.
If the fund determines that the market price for an investment is not readily available or the valuation methods mentioned above do not reflect an investment’s fair value, such investment is valued as determined in good faith by the Board of Trustees or its delegate, in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. In its determination of fair value, the fund may review several factors including, but not limited to, market information regarding the specific investment or comparable investments and correlation with other investment types, futures indices or general market indicators. Circumstances that may cause the fund to use these procedures to value an investment include, but are not limited to: an investment has been declared in default or is distressed; trading in a security has been suspended during the trading day or a security is not actively trading on its principal exchange; prices received from a regular pricing source are deemed unreliable; or there is a foreign market holiday and no trading occurred.
The fund monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s net asset value per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; governmental action and political unrest that could impact a specific investment or an investment sector; or armed conflicts, natural disasters and similar events that could affect investments in a specific country or region.
Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Net realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is also used for federal income tax purposes.
Investment Income — Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes paydown gain (loss) and accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Inflation adjustments related to inflation-linked debt securities are reflected as interest income.
Foreign Currency Translations — All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at prevailing exchange rates at period end. The fund may enter into spot foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income, spot foreign currency exchange contracts, and expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Net realized and unrealized foreign currency exchange gains or losses related to investment securities are a component of net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, respectively.
Segregated Assets — In accordance with the 1940 Act, the fund segregates assets on its books and records to cover certain types of investments, including, but not limited to, futures contracts, forward commitments, when-issued securities, swap agreements and certain forward foreign currency exchange contracts. American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor) monitors, on a daily basis, the securities segregated to ensure the fund designates a sufficient amount of liquid assets, marked-to-market daily. The fund may also receive assets or be required to pledge assets at the custodian bank or with a broker for margin requirements on futures contracts, forward commitments and swap agreements.
Income Tax Status — It is the fund’s policy to distribute substantially all net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders and to otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes. The fund files U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns as applicable. The fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authority until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years from the date of filing but can be longer in certain jurisdictions. At this time, management believes there are no uncertain tax positions which, based on their technical merit, would not be sustained upon examination and for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Multiple Class — All shares of the fund represent an equal pro rata interest in the net assets of the class to which such shares belong, and have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except for class specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes. Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the fund are allocated to each class of shares based on their relative net assets.
Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income, if any, are generally declared and paid quarterly, but may be paid less frequently. Distributions from net realized gains, if any, are generally declared and paid annually.
Indemnifications — Under the trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. In addition, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered by management to be remote.
3. Fees and Transactions with Related Parties
Certain officers and trustees of the trust are also officers and/or directors of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC). The trust's investment advisor, ACIM, the trust's distributor, American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS), and the trust's transfer agent, American Century Services, LLC, are wholly owned, directly or indirectly, by ACC. Various funds issued by American Century Asset Allocation Portfolios, Inc. own, in aggregate, 34% of the shares of the fund. Related parties do not invest in the fund for the purpose of exercising management or control.
Management Fees — The trust has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per class. The agreement provides that all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except distribution and service fees, brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent trustees (including legal counsel fees), and extraordinary expenses, will be paid by ACIM. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class's daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The difference in the fee among the classes is a result of their separate arrangements for non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder services. It is not the result of any difference in advisory or custodial fees or other expenses related to the management of the fund’s assets, which do not vary by class. The fee consists of (1) an Investment Category Fee based on the daily net assets of the fund and certain other accounts managed by the investment advisor that are in the same broad investment category as the fund and (2) a Complex Fee based on the assets of all the funds in the American Century Investments family of funds. Effective July 28, 2017, the investment advisor agreed to waive the G Class’s management fee in its entirety. The investment advisor expects this waiver to remain in effect permanently and cannot terminate it without the approval of the Board of Trustees.
The Investment Category Fee range, the Complex Fee range and the effective annual management fee for each class for the period ended September 30, 2017 are as follows:
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| Investment Category Fee Range | Complex Fee Range | Effective Annual Management Fee |
Investor Class | 0.2625% to 0.3800% | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.56% |
I Class | 0.1500% to 0.2100% | 0.46% |
Y Class | 0.0500% to 0.1100% | 0.36% |
A Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.56% |
C Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.56% |
R Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.56% |
R5 Class | 0.0500% to 0.1100% | 0.36% |
R6 Class | 0.0000% to 0.0600% | 0.31% |
G Class | 0.0000% to 0.0600% | 0.00%(1) |
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(1) | Effective annual management fee before waiver was 0.31%. |
Distribution and Service Fees — The Board of Trustees has adopted a separate Master Distribution and Individual Shareholder Services Plan for each of the A Class, C Class and R Class (collectively the plans), pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act. The plans provide that the A Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.25%. The plans provide that the C Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 1.00%, of which 0.25% is paid for individual shareholder services and 0.75% is paid for distribution services. The plans provide that the R Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.50%. The fees are computed and accrued daily based on each class’s daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The fees are used to pay financial intermediaries for distribution and individual shareholder services. Fees incurred under the plans during the period ended September 30, 2017 are detailed in the Statement of Operations.
Trustees’ Fees and Expenses — The Board of Trustees is responsible for overseeing the investment advisor’s management and operations of the fund. The trustees receive detailed information about the fund and its investment advisor regularly throughout the year, and meet at least quarterly with management of the investment advisor to review reports about fund operations. The fund’s officers do not receive compensation from the fund.
Interfund Transactions — The fund may enter into security transactions with other American Century Investments funds and other client accounts of the investment advisor, in accordance with the 1940 Act rules and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. The rules and procedures require, among other things, that these transactions be effected at the independent current market price of the security. There were no interfund transactions during the period.
4. Investment Transactions
Purchases of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended September 30, 2017 totaled $315,025,458, of which $248,377,420 represented U.S. Treasury and Government Agency obligations.
Sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended September 30, 2017 totaled $54,509,961, of which $25,477,515 represented U.S. Treasury and Government Agency obligations.
5. Capital Share Transactions
Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows (unlimited number of shares authorized):
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| Six months ended September 30, 2017(1) | Year ended March 31, 2017 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class | | | | |
Sold | 12,058,466 |
| $ | 123,494,182 |
| 18,018,615 |
| $ | 184,350,416 |
|
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 270,590 |
| 2,751,904 |
| 211,699 |
| 2,157,218 |
|
Redeemed | (13,036,114 | ) | (133,592,271 | ) | (12,162,857 | ) | (124,360,101 | ) |
| (707,058 | ) | (7,346,185 | ) | 6,067,457 |
| 62,147,533 |
|
I Class | | | N/A |
| |
Sold | 5,247,456 |
| 54,298,066 |
| | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 16,884 |
| 173,063 |
| | |
Redeemed | (405,631 | ) | (4,184,044 | ) | | |
| 4,858,709 |
| 50,287,085 |
| | |
Y Class | | | N/A |
| |
Sold | 481 |
| 5,000 |
| | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 3 |
| 26 |
| | |
| 484 |
| 5,026 |
| | |
A Class | | | | |
Sold | 397,973 |
| 4,047,839 |
| 1,154,770 |
| 11,699,424 |
|
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 10,443 |
| 105,270 |
| 7,449 |
| 75,234 |
|
Redeemed | (1,916,559 | ) | (19,483,899 | ) | (1,920,332 | ) | (19,427,930 | ) |
| (1,508,143 | ) | (15,330,790 | ) | (758,113 | ) | (7,653,272 | ) |
C Class | | | | |
Sold | 91,691 |
| 902,734 |
| 451,184 |
| 4,435,669 |
|
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 594 |
| 5,806 |
| — |
| — |
|
Redeemed | (440,165 | ) | (4,330,017 | ) | (886,189 | ) | (8,700,968 | ) |
| (347,880 | ) | (3,421,477 | ) | (435,005 | ) | (4,265,299 | ) |
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| | | | | | | | | | |
| Six months ended September 30, 2017(1) | Year ended March 31, 2017 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
R Class | | | | |
Sold | 145,653 |
| $ | 1,508,291 |
| 340,522 |
| $ | 3,516,706 |
|
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 2,978 |
| 30,641 |
| — |
| — |
|
Redeemed | (134,713 | ) | (1,395,104 | ) | (516,467 | ) | (5,323,410 | ) |
| 13,918 |
| 143,828 |
| (175,945 | ) | (1,806,704 | ) |
R5 Class | | | | |
Sold | 17,500,231 |
| 180,047,792 |
| 17,010,483 |
| 175,597,149 |
|
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 380,044 |
| 3,895,442 |
| 375,936 |
| 3,857,103 |
|
Redeemed | (40,629,442 | ) | (418,937,070 | ) | (9,771,759 | ) | (101,001,763 | ) |
| (22,749,167 | ) | (234,993,836 | ) | 7,614,660 |
| 78,452,489 |
|
R6 Class | | | | |
Sold | 3,355,124 |
| 34,655,448 |
| 5,977,346 |
| 61,607,936 |
|
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 118,575 |
| 1,215,398 |
| 124,991 |
| 1,282,403 |
|
Redeemed | (6,379,935 | ) | (65,738,852 | ) | (3,199,601 | ) | (32,922,164 | ) |
| (2,906,236 | ) | (29,868,006 | ) | 2,902,736 |
| 29,968,175 |
|
G Class | | | NA |
| |
Sold | 43,402,748 |
| 447,504,882 |
| | |
Redeemed | (244,990 | ) | (2,526,924 | ) | | |
| 43,157,758 |
| 444,977,958 |
| | |
Net increase (decrease) | 19,812,385 |
| $ | 204,453,603 |
| 15,215,790 |
| $ | 156,842,922 |
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(1) | April 10, 2017 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2017 for the I Class and Y Class and July 28, 2017 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2017 for the G Class. |
6. Fair Value Measurements
The fund’s investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels.
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• | Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments. |
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• | Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars. |
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• | Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions). |
The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments. There were no significant transfers between levels during the period.
The following is a summary of the level classifications as of period end. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund’s portfolio holdings.
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| | | | | | | | |
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Assets | | | |
Investment Securities | | | |
U.S. Treasury Securities | — |
| $ | 1,500,524,223 |
| — |
|
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | — |
| 73,039,248 |
| — |
|
Corporate Bonds | — |
| 62,830,195 |
| — |
|
Asset-Backed Securities | — |
| 60,582,685 |
| — |
|
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | — |
| 15,025,559 |
| — |
|
Sovereign Governments and Agencies | — |
| 2,563,556 |
| — |
|
Temporary Cash Investments | $ | 1,167 |
| 7,062,332 |
| — |
|
| $ | 1,167 |
| $ | 1,721,627,798 |
| — |
|
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Swap Agreements | — |
| $ | 8,894,362 |
| — |
|
| | | |
Liabilities | | | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Futures Contracts | $ | 987,941 |
| — |
| — |
|
Swap Agreements | — |
| $ | 4,675,819 |
| — |
|
| $ | 987,941 |
| $ | 4,675,819 |
| — |
|
7. Derivative Instruments
Credit Risk — The fund is subject to credit risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of a bond generally declines as the credit quality of its issuer declines. Credit default swap agreements enable a fund to buy/sell protection against a credit event of a specific issuer or index. A fund may attempt to enhance returns by selling protection or attempt to mitigate credit risk by buying protection. Upon entering into a centrally cleared swap, a fund is required to deposit cash or securities (initial margin) with a financial intermediary in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the notional amount. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the value and is a component of unrealized gains and losses. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon receipt or payment of a periodic settlement or termination of swap agreements. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of swap agreements are a component of net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements, respectively. The risks of entering into swap agreements include the possible lack of liquidity, failure of the counterparty to meet its obligations, and that there may be unfavorable changes in the underlying investments or instruments. The fund's average notional amount held during the period was $68,817,833.
Interest Rate Risk — The fund is subject to interest rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. A fund may enter into futures contracts or interest rate swap agreements in order to manage its exposure to changes in market conditions. The value of bonds generally declines as interest rates rise. The risks of entering into interest rate risk derivative instruments include the possible lack of liquidity, failure of the counterparty to meet its obligations, and that there may be unfavorable changes in the underlying investments or instruments.
A fund may enter into futures contracts based on a bond index or a specific underlying security. A fund may purchase futures contracts to gain exposure to increases in market value or sell futures contracts to protect against a decline in market value. Upon entering into a futures contract, a fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the contract value and is recorded as unrealized gains and losses. A fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the futures contract is closed or expires. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of futures contracts are a component of net realized gain
(loss) on futures contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, respectively. The fund's average notional exposure to these interest rate risk derivative instruments held during the period was $76,150,000 futures contracts purchased.
A fund may enter into interest rate swap agreements to gain exposure to declines in interest rates, to protect against increases in interest rates, or to maintain its ability to generate income at prevailing interest rates. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. Changes in value, including the periodic amounts of interest to be paid or received on swap agreements, are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon receipt or payment of a periodic settlement or termination of swap agreements. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of swap agreements are a component of net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements, respectively. The fund's average notional amount on interest rate swap agreements during the period was $242,120,836.
Other Contracts — A fund may enter into total return swap agreements in order to attempt to obtain or preserve a particular return or spread at a lower cost than obtaining a return or spread through purchases and/or sales of instruments in other markets or gain exposure to certain markets in the most economical way possible. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. Changes in value, including the periodic amounts of interest to be paid or received on swap agreements, are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements. Upon entering into a centrally cleared swap, a fund is required to deposit cash or securities (initial margin) with a financial intermediary in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the notional amount. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the value and is a component of unrealized gains and losses. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon receipt or payment of a periodic settlement or termination of swap agreements. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of swap agreements are a component of net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements, respectively. The risks of entering into swap agreements include the possible lack of liquidity, failure of the counterparty to meet its obligations, and that there may be unfavorable changes in the underlying investments or instruments, including inflationary risk. The fund's average notional amount held during the period was $238,950,000.
Value of Derivative Instruments as of September 30, 2017
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| | | | | | | | |
| Asset Derivatives | Liability Derivatives |
Type of Risk Exposure | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value |
Credit Risk | Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements* | $ | 166,948 |
| Payable for variation margin on swap agreements* | — |
|
Interest Rate Risk | Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts* | — |
| Payable for variation margin on futures contracts* | $ | 208,297 |
|
Interest Rate Risk | Swap agreements | 1,087,830 |
| Swap agreements | 1,558,654 |
|
Other Contracts | Swap agreements | 776,609 |
| Swap agreements | 1,338,476 |
|
Other Contracts | Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements* | — |
| Payable for variation margin on swap agreements* | 110,089 |
|
| | $ | 2,031,387 |
| | $ | 3,215,516 |
|
| |
* | Included in the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts or centrally cleared swap agreements, as applicable, as reported in the Schedule of Investments. |
Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statement of Operations for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2017
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| | | | | | | | |
| Net Realized Gain (Loss) | Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
Type of Risk Exposure | Location on Statement of Operations | Value | Location on Statement of Operations | Value |
Credit Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions | $ | 1,529,734 |
| Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | $ | (101,195 | ) |
Interest Rate Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions | 606,606 |
| Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts | (1,007,292 | ) |
Interest Rate Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions | — |
| Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | (470,824 | ) |
Other Contracts | Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions | (385,572 | ) | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | (1,716,980 | ) |
| | $ | 1,750,768 |
| | $ | (3,296,291 | ) |
8. Risk Factors
There are certain risks involved in investing in foreign securities. These risks include those resulting from future adverse political, social and economic developments, fluctuations in currency exchange rates, the possible imposition of exchange controls, and other foreign laws or restrictions. Investing in emerging markets may accentuate these risks.
9. Federal Tax Information
The book-basis character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from their ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. These differences reflect the differing character of certain income items and net realized gains and losses for financial statement and tax purposes, and may result in reclassification among certain capital accounts on the financial statements.
As of period end, the components of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
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| | | |
Federal tax cost of investments | $ | 1,720,505,509 |
|
Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 4,951,598 |
|
Gross tax depreciation of investments | (3,828,142 | ) |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | $ | 1,123,456 |
|
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
As of March 31, 2017, the fund had accumulated short-term capital losses of $(5,326,588) and accumulated long-term capital losses of $(8,461,951), which represent net capital loss carryovers that may be used to offset future realized capital gains for federal income tax purposes. The capital loss carryovers may be carried forward for an unlimited period. Future capital loss carryover utilization in any given year may be subject to Internal Revenue Code limitations.
10. Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-08, “Receivables - Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20), Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities” (ASU 2017-08). ASU 2017-08 amends the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities held at a premium, shortening such period to the earliest call date. The amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Management is currently evaluating the impact that adopting ASU 2017-08 will have on the financial statements.
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted) | | | | | | | |
Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data | | |
| | Income From Investment Operations: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(3) | $10.31 | 0.06 | (0.08) | (0.02) | (0.05) | — | (0.05) | $10.24 | (0.19)% | 0.57%(4) | 0.57%(4) | 1.05%(4) | 1.05%(4) | 3% |
| $567,733 |
|
2017 | $10.14 | 0.17 | 0.04 | 0.21 | (0.04) | — | (0.04) | $10.31 | 2.11% | 0.57% | 0.57% | 1.69% | 1.69% | 48% |
| $578,775 |
|
2016 | $10.06 | 0.05 | 0.03 | 0.08 | — | — | — | $10.14 | 0.80% | 0.57% | 0.57% | 0.61% | 0.61% | 36% |
| $507,940 |
|
2015 | $10.29 | 0.05 | (0.17) | (0.12) | (0.11) | — | (0.11) | $10.06 | (1.13)% | 0.57% | 0.57% | 0.35% | 0.35% | 56% |
| $434,166 |
|
2014 | $10.61 | 0.07 | (0.35) | (0.28) | (0.02) | (0.02) | (0.04) | $10.29 | (2.65)% | 0.57% | 0.57% | 0.59% | 0.59% | 65% |
| $489,888 |
|
2013 | $10.56 | 0.06 | 0.14 | 0.20 | (0.13) | (0.02) | (0.15) | $10.61 | 1.96% | 0.55% | 0.57% | 0.72% | 0.70% | 55% |
| $351,257 |
|
I Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(5) | $10.38 | 0.03 | (0.04) | (0.01) | (0.05) | — | (0.05) | $10.32 | (0.07)% | 0.47%(4) | 0.47%(4) | 0.69%(4) | 0.69%(4) | 3%(6) |
| $50,139 |
|
Y Class | | | | | | | | |
2017(5) | $10.38 | 0.06 | (0.07) | (0.01) | (0.05) | — | (0.05) | $10.32 | (0.05)% | 0.37%(4) | 0.37%(4) | 1.22%(4) | 1.22%(4) | 3%(6) |
| $5 |
|
A Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(3) | $10.21 | 0.05 | (0.08) | (0.03) | (0.04) | — | (0.04) | $10.14 | (0.31)% | 0.82%(4) | 0.82%(4) | 0.80%(4) | 0.80%(4) | 3% |
| $31,283 |
|
2017 | $10.04 | 0.15 | 0.04 | 0.19 | (0.02) | — | (0.02) | $10.21 | 1.87% | 0.82% | 0.82% | 1.44% | 1.44% | 48% |
| $46,885 |
|
2016 | $9.98 | 0.10 | (0.04) | 0.06 | — | — | — | $10.04 | 0.60% | 0.82% | 0.82% | 0.36% | 0.36% | 36% |
| $53,748 |
|
2015 | $10.20 | 0.05 | (0.20) | (0.15) | (0.07) | — | (0.07) | $9.98 | (1.43)% | 0.82% | 0.82% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 56% |
| $117,032 |
|
2014 | $10.53 | 0.07 | (0.38) | (0.31) | —(7) | (0.02) | (0.02) | $10.20 | (2.87)% | 0.82% | 0.82% | 0.34% | 0.34% | 65% |
| $175,694 |
|
2013 | $10.48 | 0.06 | 0.12 | 0.18 | (0.11) | (0.02) | (0.13) | $10.53 | 1.62% | 0.80% | 0.82% | 0.47% | 0.45% | 55% |
| $240,799 |
|
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted) | | | | | | | |
Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data | | |
| | Income From Investment Operations: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
C Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(3) | $9.89 | 0.01 | (0.08) | (0.07) | —(7) | — | —(7) | $9.82 | (0.68)% | 1.57%(4) | 1.57%(4) | 0.05%(4) | 0.05%(4) | 3% |
| $23,905 |
|
2017 | $9.78 | 0.07 | 0.04 | 0.11 | — | — | — | $9.89 | 1.12% | 1.57% | 1.57% | 0.69% | 0.69% | 48% |
| $27,511 |
|
2016 | $9.80 | (0.02) | — | (0.02) | — | — | — | $9.78 | (0.20)% | 1.57% | 1.57% | (0.39)% | (0.39)% | 36% |
| $31,482 |
|
2015 | $10.05 | (0.03) | (0.19) | (0.22) | (0.03) | — | (0.03) | $9.80 | (2.18)% | 1.57% | 1.57% | (0.65)% | (0.65)% | 56% |
| $40,247 |
|
2014 | $10.45 | —(7) | (0.38) | (0.38) | — | (0.02) | (0.02) | $10.05 | (3.61)% | 1.57% | 1.57% | (0.41)% | (0.41)% | 65% |
| $61,043 |
|
2013 | $10.40 | —(7) | 0.10 | 0.10 | (0.03) | (0.02) | (0.05) | $10.45 | 0.97% | 1.55% | 1.57% | (0.28)% | (0.30)% | 55% |
| $99,271 |
|
R Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(3) | $10.41 | 0.03 | (0.07) | (0.04) | (0.03) | — | (0.03) | $10.34 | (0.42)% | 1.07%(4) | 1.07%(4) | 0.55%(4) | 0.55%(4) | 3% |
| $12,102 |
|
2017 | $10.25 | 0.13 | 0.03 | 0.16 | — | — | — | $10.41 | 1.56% | 1.07% | 1.07% | 1.19% | 1.19% | 48% |
| $12,039 |
|
2016 | $10.21 | —(7) | 0.04 | 0.04 | — | — | — | $10.25 | 0.39% | 1.07% | 1.07% | 0.11% | 0.11% | 36% |
| $13,658 |
|
2015 | $10.44 | 0.01 | (0.18) | (0.17) | (0.06) | — | (0.06) | $10.21 | (1.63)% | 1.07% | 1.07% | (0.15)% | (0.15)% | 56% |
| $17,466 |
|
2014 | $10.80 | 0.04 | (0.38) | (0.34) | — | (0.02) | (0.02) | $10.44 | (3.12)% | 1.07% | 1.07% | 0.09% | 0.09% | 65% |
| $24,206 |
|
2013 | $10.75 | 0.05 | 0.10 | 0.15 | (0.08) | (0.02) | (0.10) | $10.80 | 1.43% | 1.05% | 1.07% | 0.22% | 0.20% | 55% |
| $30,191 |
|
R5 Class(8) | | | | | | | | |
2017(3) | $10.39 | 0.07 | (0.08) | (0.01) | (0.06) | — | (0.06) | $10.32 | (0.09)% | 0.37%(4) | 0.37%(4) | 1.25%(4) | 1.25%(4) | 3% |
| $425,059 |
|
2017 | $10.22 | 0.19 | 0.04 | 0.23 | (0.06) | — | (0.06) | $10.39 | 2.30% | 0.37% | 0.37% | 1.89% | 1.89% | 48% |
| $664,148 |
|
2016 | $10.11 | 0.08 | 0.03 | 0.11 | —(7) | — | —(7) | $10.22 | 1.10% | 0.37% | 0.37% | 0.81% | 0.81% | 36% |
| $575,649 |
|
2015 | $10.36 | 0.03 | (0.13) | (0.10) | (0.15) | — | (0.15) | $10.11 | (1.01)% | 0.37% | 0.37% | 0.55% | 0.55% | 56% |
| $543,717 |
|
2014 | $10.67 | 0.03 | (0.29) | (0.26) | (0.03) | (0.02) | (0.05) | $10.36 | (2.45)% | 0.37% | 0.37% | 0.79% | 0.79% | 65% |
| $469,943 |
|
2013 | $10.62 | 0.10 | 0.12 | 0.22 | (0.15) | (0.02) | (0.17) | $10.67 | 2.15% | 0.35% | 0.37% | 0.92% | 0.90% | 55% |
| $93,508 |
|
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted) | | | | | | | |
Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data | | |
| | Income From Investment Operations: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
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2017(3) | $10.38 | 0.07 | (0.07) | — | (0.06) | — | (0.06) | $10.32 | (0.07)% | 0.32%(4) | 0.32%(4) | 1.30%(4) | 1.30%(4) | 3% |
| $168,094 |
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2017 | $10.22 | 0.20 | 0.03 | 0.23 | (0.07) | — | (0.07) | $10.38 | 2.35% | 0.32% | 0.32% | 1.94% | 1.94% | 48% |
| $199,340 |
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2016 | $10.11 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.12 | (0.01) | — | (0.01) | $10.22 | 1.15% | 0.32% | 0.32% | 0.86% | 0.86% | 36% |
| $166,472 |
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2015 | $10.36 | (0.07)(9) | (0.03) | (0.10) | (0.15) | — | (0.15) | $10.11 | (0.94)% | 0.32% | 0.32% | 0.60% | 0.60% | 56% |
| $13,937 |
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2014(10) | $10.37 | (0.02) | 0.03 | 0.01 | — | (0.02) | (0.02) | $10.36 | 0.13% | 0.32%(4) | 0.32%(4) | (0.27)%(4) | (0.27)%(4) | 65%(11) |
| $3,064 |
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2017(12) | $10.31 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | — | — | — | $10.33 | 0.19% | 0.01%(4) | 0.32%(4) | 0.49%(4) | 0.18%(4) | 3%(6) |
| $445,800 |
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(1) | Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
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(2) | Total returns are calculated based on the net asset value of the last business day and do not reflect applicable sales charges, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. |
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(3) | Six months ended September 30, 2017 (unaudited). |
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(5) | April 10, 2017 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2017 (unaudited). |
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(6) | Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the six months ended September 30, 2017. |
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(7) | Per-share amount was less than $0.005. |
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(8) | Prior to April 10, 2017, the R5 Class was referred to as the Institutional Class. |
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(9) | Per-share amount was affected by certain income adjustments and timing of capital share transactions. |
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(10) | July 26, 2013 (commencement of sale) through March 31, 2014. |
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(11) | Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended March 31, 2014. |
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(12) | July 28, 2017 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2017 (unaudited). |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Approval of Management Agreement |
At a meeting held on June 14, 2017, the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the "Board") unanimously approved the renewal of the management agreement pursuant to which American Century Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) acts as the investment advisor for the Fund. Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act, contracts for investment advisory services are required to be reviewed, evaluated, and approved by a majority of a fund’s directors/trustees, including a majority of the independent Trustees, each year. The Board regards this annual evaluation and renewal as one of its most important responsibilities.
The independent Trustees have memorialized a statement regarding the relationship between their ongoing obligations to oversee and evaluate the performance of the Advisor and their annual consideration of renewal of the management agreement. In that statement, the independent Trustees noted that their assessment of the Advisor’s performance is an ongoing process that takes place over the entire year and is informed by all of the extensive information that the Board and its committees receive and consider over time. This information, together with the additional materials provided specifically in connection with the review, are central to the Board’s assessment of the Advisor’s performance and its determination whether to renew the Fund’s management agreement.
Prior to its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board requested and reviewed extensive data and analysis relating to the proposed renewal. This information and analysis was compiled by the Advisor and certain independent providers of evaluation data concerning the Fund and the services provided to the Fund by the Advisor.
In connection with its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board’s review and evaluation of the services provided by the Advisor included, but was not limited to, the following:
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• | the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, and other services provided by the Advisor to the Fund; |
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• | the wide range of other programs and services the Advisor provides to the Fund and its shareholders on a routine and non-routine basis; |
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• | the investment performance of the Fund, including data comparing the Fund’s performance to appropriate benchmarks and/or a peer group of other mutual funds with similar investment objectives and strategies; |
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• | the cost of owning the Fund compared to the cost of owning similar funds; |
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• | the compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory experience of the Advisor and the Fund's service providers; |
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• | financial data showing the cost of services provided to the Fund, the profitability of the Fund to the Advisor, and the overall profitability of the Advisor; |
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• | strategic plans of the Advisor; |
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• | possible economies of scale associated with the Advisor’s management of the Fund and other accounts under its management; |
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• | data comparing services provided and charges to the Advisor's other investment management clients; |
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• | acquired fund fees and expenses; |
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• | payments and practices by the Fund and the Advisor regarding financial intermediaries whose clients are investors in the Fund, the nature of services provided by intermediaries, and the terms of share classes utilized; and |
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• | any collateral benefits derived by the Advisor from the management of the Fund. |
In keeping with its practice, the Board held two in-person meetings to review and discuss the information provided in response to their request and held active discussions with the Advisor regarding the renewal of the management agreement. The independent Trustees had the benefit of the advice of their independent counsel throughout the process.
Factors Considered
The Trustees considered all of the information provided by the Advisor, the independent data providers, and the independent Trustees’ independent counsel in connection with the approval. They determined that the information was sufficient for them to evaluate the management agreement for the Fund. In connection with their review, the Trustees did not identify any single factor as being all-important or controlling and each Trustee may have attributed different levels of importance to different factors. In deciding to renew the management agreement, the Board based its decision on a number of factors, including without limitation the following:
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services - Generally. Under the management agreement, the Advisor is responsible for providing or arranging for all services necessary for the operation of the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor provides or arranges at its own expense a wide variety of services including without limitation the following:
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• | constructing and designing the Fund |
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• | portfolio research and security selection |
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• | initial capitalization/funding |
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• | daily valuation of the Fund’s portfolio |
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• | shareholder servicing and transfer agency, including shareholder confirmations, recordkeeping, and communications |
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• | legal services (except the independent Trustees’ counsel) |
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• | regulatory and portfolio compliance |
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• | marketing and distribution (except amounts paid by the Fund under Rule 12b-1 plans) |
The Board noted that many of these services have expanded over time in terms of both quantity and complexity in response to shareholder demands, competition in the industry, changing distribution channels, and the changing regulatory environment.
Investment Management, Shareholder, and Other Services. The nature of the investment management services provided to the Fund is quite complex and allows Fund shareholders access to professional money management, instant diversification of their investments within an asset class, the opportunity to easily diversify among asset classes by investing in or exchanging among various American Century Investments funds, and liquidity. In evaluating investment performance, the Board expects the Advisor to manage the Fund in accordance with its investment objectives and approved strategies. Further, the Trustees recognize that the Advisor has an obligation to seek the best execution of fund trades. In providing these services, the Advisor utilizes teams of investment professionals (portfolio managers, analysts, research assistants, and securities traders) who require extensive information technology, research, training, compliance, and other systems to conduct their business. The Board, directly and through its Portfolio Committee, regularly reviews investment performance information for the Fund, together with comparative information for appropriate benchmarks and/or peer groups of similarly-managed funds, over different time horizons. The Trustees also review detailed performance information provided by the Advisor during the management agreement approval process. If performance concerns are identified, the Fund receives special reviews until performance improves, during which the Board discusses with the Advisor the reasons for such results (e.g., market conditions, security selection) and any efforts being undertaken to improve performance. The Fund’s performance was above its benchmark for
the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods reviewed by the Board. The Board found the investment management services provided by the Advisor to the Fund to be satisfactory and consistent with the management agreement.
Under the management agreement, the Advisor provides the Fund with a comprehensive package of transfer agency, shareholder, and other services. The Board, directly and through various committees of the Board, regularly reviews reports and evaluations of such services at its regular meetings. These reports include, but are not limited to, information regarding the operational efficiency and accuracy of the shareholder and transfer agency services provided, staffing levels, shareholder satisfaction (as measured by external as well as internal sources), technology support, new products and services offered to Fund shareholders, securities trading activities, portfolio valuation services, auditing services, and legal and operational compliance activities. Certain aspects of shareholder and transfer agency service level efficiency and the quality of securities trading activities are measured by independent third party providers and are presented in comparison to other fund groups not managed by the Advisor.
The Board found the services provided by the Advisor to the Fund under the management agreement to be competitive and of high quality.
Costs of Services and Profitability. The Advisor provides detailed information concerning its cost of providing various services to the Fund, its profitability in managing the Fund, its overall profitability, and its financial condition. The Trustees have reviewed with the Advisor the methodology used to prepare this financial information. This information is considered in evaluating the Advisor’s financial condition, its ability to continue to provide services under the management agreement, and the reasonableness of the current management fee. The Board concluded that the Advisor’s profits were reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Economies of Scale. The Board also reviewed information provided by the Advisor regarding the possible existence of economies of scale in connection with the management of the Fund. The Board concluded that economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, especially on a fund-by-fund basis. The Board concluded that the Advisor is appropriately sharing economies of scale through its competitive fee structure, offering competitive fees from fund inception, and through reinvestment in its business to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded services.
Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than brokerage expenses, expenses attributable to short sales, taxes, interest, extraordinary expenses, the fees and expenses of the Fund’s independent Trustees (including their independent legal counsel), and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the unified fee structure, the Advisor is responsible for providing all investment advisory, custody, audit, administrative, compliance, recordkeeping, marketing, and shareholder services, or arranging and supervising third parties to provide such services. By contrast, most other funds are charged a variety of fees, including an investment advisory fee, a transfer agency fee, an administrative fee, distribution charges, and other expenses. Other than their investment advisory fees and any applicable Rule 12b-1 distribution fees, all other components of the total fees charged by these other funds may be increased without shareholder approval. The Board believes the unified fee structure is a benefit to Fund shareholders because it clearly discloses to shareholders the cost of owning Fund shares, and, since the unified fee cannot be increased without a vote of Fund shareholders, it shifts to the Advisor the risk of increased costs of operating the Fund and provides a direct incentive to minimize administrative inefficiencies. Part of the Board’s analysis of fee levels involves reviewing certain evaluative data compiled by an independent provider and comparing the Fund’s unified fee to the total expense ratio of peer funds. The unified fee charged to shareholders of the Fund was below the median of the total expense ratios of the Fund’s peer group. The Board concluded that
the management fee paid by the Fund to the Advisor under the management agreement is reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Comparison to Fees and Services Provided to Other Clients of the Advisor. The Board also requested and received information from the Advisor concerning the nature of the services, fees, costs, and profitability of its advisory services to advisory clients other than the Fund. They observed that these varying types of client accounts require different services and involve different regulatory and entrepreneurial risks than the management of the Fund. The Board analyzed this information and concluded that the fees charged and services provided to the Fund were reasonable by comparison.
Payments to Intermediaries. The Trustees also requested and received a description of payments made to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided by intermediaries. These payments include various payments made by the Fund or the Advisor to different types of intermediaries and recordkeepers for distribution and service activities provided for the Fund. The Trustees reviewed such information and received representations from the Advisor that all such payments by the Fund were made pursuant to the Fund's Rule 12b-1 Plan and that all such payments by the Advisor were made from the Advisor's resources and reasonable profits. The Board found the payments to be reasonable in scope and purpose.
Collateral or “Fall-Out” Benefits Derived by the Advisor. The Board considered the existence of collateral benefits the Advisor may receive as a result of its relationship with the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor’s primary business is managing mutual funds and it generally does not use fund or shareholder information to generate profits in other lines of business, and therefore does not derive any significant collateral benefits from them. The Board noted that the Advisor receives proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex. The Board noted that the assets of those other accounts are, where applicable, included with the assets of the Fund to determine breakpoints in the management fee schedule.
Existing Relationship. The Board also considered whether there was any reason for not continuing the existing arrangement with the Advisor. In this regard, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund’s operations and various risks, uncertainties, and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision not to continue such relationship. In particular, the Board recognized that most shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Advisor’s industry standing and reputation and in the expectation that the Advisor will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund.
Conclusion of the Trustees. As a result of this process, the Board, including all of the independent Trustees and assisted by the advice of independent legal counsel, taking into account all of the factors discussed above and the information provided by the Advisor and others in connection with its review and throughout the year, concluded that the management agreement between the Fund and the Advisor is fair and reasonable in light of the services provided and should be renewed.
Retirement Account Information
As required by law, distributions you receive from certain retirement accounts are subject to federal income tax withholding, unless you elect not to have withholding apply*. Tax will be withheld on the total amount withdrawn even though you may be receiving amounts that are not subject to withholding, such as nondeductible contributions. In such case, excess amounts of withholding could occur. You may adjust your withholding election so that a greater or lesser amount will be withheld.
If you don’t want us to withhold on this amount, you must notify us to not withhold the federal income tax. You may notify us in writing or in certain situations by telephone or through other electronic means. For systematic withdrawals, your withholding election will remain in effect until revoked or changed by filing a new election. You have the right to revoke your election at any time and change your withholding percentage for future distributions.
Remember, even if you elect not to have income tax withheld, you are liable for paying income tax on the taxable portion of your withdrawal. If you elect not to have income tax withheld or you don’t have enough income tax withheld, you may be responsible for payment of estimated tax. You may incur penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and estimated tax payments are not sufficient. You can reduce or defer the income tax on a distribution by directly or indirectly rolling such distribution over to another IRA or eligible plan. You should consult your tax advisor for additional information.
State tax will be withheld if, at the time of your distribution, your address is within one of the mandatory withholding states and you have federal income tax withheld (or as otherwise required by state law). State taxes will be withheld from your distribution in accordance with the respective state rules.
*Some 403(b), 457 and qualified retirement plan distributions may be subject to 20% mandatory withholding, as they are subject to special tax and withholding rules. Your plan administrator or plan sponsor is required to provide you with a special tax notice explaining those rules at the time you request a distribution. If applicable, federal and/or state taxes may be withheld from your distribution amount.
Proxy Voting Policies
Descriptions of the principles and policies that the fund's investment advisor uses in exercising the voting rights associated with the securities purchased and/or held by the fund are available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021 or visiting the "About Us" page of American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com. A description of the policies is also available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on the "About Us" page at americancentury.com. It is also available at sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov, and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The fund also makes its complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the most recent quarter of its fiscal year available on its website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021.
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| Semiannual Report |
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| September 30, 2017 |
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President’s Letter | 2 |
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Fund Characteristics | |
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Shareholder Fee Example | |
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Schedule of Investments | |
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
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Statement of Operations | |
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets | |
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Notes to Financial Statements | |
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Financial Highlights | |
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Approval of Management Agreement | |
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Additional Information | |
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Any opinions expressed in this report reflect those of the author as of the date of the report, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of American Century Investments® or any other person in the American Century Investments organization. Any such opinions are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and American Century Investments disclaims any responsibility to update such opinions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice and, because investment decisions made by American Century Investments funds are based on numerous factors, may not be relied upon as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any American Century Investments fund. Security examples are used for representational purposes only and are not intended as recommendations to purchase or sell securities. Performance information for comparative indices and securities is provided to American Century Investments by third party vendors. To the best of American Century Investments’ knowledge, such information is accurate at the time of printing.
Jonathan Thomas
Dear Investor:
Thank you for reviewing this semiannual report for the period ended September 30, 2017. It provides a market overview (below), followed by a schedule of fund investments and other financial information. For additional commentary and information on fund performance, plus other investment insights, we encourage you to visit our website, americancentury.com.
All Major Asset Classes Provided Positive Performance
From large-cap stocks to short-maturity Treasuries, the U.S. financial markets delivered across-the-board gains for the six-month period. Stock investors responded enthusiastically to two consecutive quarters of double-digit earnings growth for S&P 500 companies, the first such back-to-back performance since 2011. In addition, gross domestic product growth accelerated to an annualized rate of 3.1% in the April-June quarter, up from 1.2% in the first quarter and the fastest pace in two years. Meanwhile, despite setbacks and delays for some components of President Trump’s pro-growth agenda, equity investors generally remained optimistic regarding future U.S. economic gains.
Against this backdrop, the S&P 500 Index reached several milestones and returned 7.71% for the six-month period. In terms of equity styles, riskier and economically sensitive stocks generally remained in favor. For example, small-cap stocks outperformed their mid- and large-cap peers, while growth stocks largely outperformed value stocks across the capitalization spectrum.
Investor preferences for risk also extended to the fixed-income market, where spread (non-Treasury) sectors were top performers and drove the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index to a 2.31% gain for the six-month period. The Federal Reserve (the Fed) remained relatively supportive, raising rates only once (by 25 basis points in June) amid a low-inflation backdrop and announcing a gradual approach to balance sheet normalization. Meanwhile, upbeat corporate earnings, a rallying stock market, robust investor demand for yield, and favorable supply/demand dynamics in the corporate credit markets led to outperformance among corporate bonds.
As Congress considers corporate tax cuts and other growth-oriented reforms, and the Fed continues to pursue policy normalization, new opportunities and challenges likely will emerge. We continue to believe in a disciplined, diversified, and risk-aware approach, using professionally managed portfolios in pursuit of investment goals. We appreciate your continued trust in us.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Thomas
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Century Investments
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Portfolio at a Glance | |
Average Duration (effective) | 2.0 years |
Weighted Average Life | 3.5 years |
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Types of Investments in Portfolio | % of net assets |
Corporate Bonds | 59.5% |
Asset-Backed Securities | 11.9% |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | 11.5% |
Mutual Funds | 6.2% |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | 5.1% |
Sovereign Governments and Agencies | 0.7% |
U.S. Treasury Securities | 0.3% |
Municipal Securities | 0.2% |
Common Stocks | 0.1% |
Temporary Cash Investments | 6.7% |
Other Assets and Liabilities | (2.2)% |
Fund shareholders may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemption/exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing cost of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017 (except as noted).
Actual Expenses
The table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses for each class. You may use the information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century Investments fund, or I Class shares of the American Century Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century Investments account (i.e., not a financial intermediary or retirement plan account), American Century Investments may charge you a $12.50 semiannual account maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than $10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your accounts to pay the $12.50 fee. In determining your total eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in all personal accounts (including American Century Investments Brokerage accounts) registered under your Social Security number. Personal accounts include individual accounts, joint accounts, UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth, Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other retirement accounts. If you have only business, business retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Investments Brokerage accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. If you are subject to the Account Maintenance Fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee amount.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return of a fund’s share class. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,016.80 | $3.08 | 0.61% |
I Class | $1,000 | $1,015.20(2) | $2.45(3) | 0.51% |
Y Class | $1,000 | $1,015.90(2) | $1.97(3) | 0.41% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,015.50 | $4.35 | 0.86% |
C Class | $1,000 | $1,011.70 | $8.12 | 1.61% |
R Class | $1,000 | $1,014.30 | $5.60 | 1.11% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $1,017.80 | $2.07 | 0.41% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $1,018.10 | $1.82 | 0.36% |
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,022.01 | $3.09 | 0.61% |
I Class | $1,000 | $1,022.51(4) | $2.59(4) | 0.51% |
Y Class | $1,000 | $1,023.01(4) | $2.08(4) | 0.41% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,020.76 | $4.36 | 0.86% |
C Class | $1,000 | $1,017.00 | $8.14 | 1.61% |
R Class | $1,000 | $1,019.50 | $5.62 | 1.11% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $1,023.01 | $2.08 | 0.41% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $1,023.26 | $1.83 | 0.36% |
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(1) | Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183, the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365, to reflect the one-half year period. Annualized expense ratio reflects actual expenses, including any applicable fee waivers or expense reimbursements and excluding any acquired fund fees and expenses. |
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(2) | Ending account value based on actual return from April 10, 2017 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2017. |
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(3) | Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 174, the number of days in the period from April 10, 2017 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2017, divided by 365, to reflect the period. Had the class been available for the full period, the expenses paid during the period would have been higher. |
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(4) | Ending account value and expenses paid during the period assumes the class had been available throughout the entire period and are calculated using the class’s annualized expense ratio listed in the table above. |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
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CORPORATE BONDS — 59.5% | | | |
Auto Components — 0.9% | | | |
American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc., 6.625%, 10/15/22 | | $ | 200,000 |
| $ | 207,117 |
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ZF North America Capital, Inc., 4.00%, 4/29/20(1) | | 150,000 |
| 155,437 |
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Automobiles — 2.3% | | | |
Daimler Finance North America LLC, 2.00%, 8/3/18(1) | | 240,000 |
| 240,676 |
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Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 2.375%, 3/12/19 | | 250,000 |
| 251,306 |
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General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 3.25%, 5/15/18 | | 250,000 |
| 252,274 |
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Jaguar Land Rover Automotive plc, 5.625%, 2/1/23(1) | | 125,000 |
| 130,313 |
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Banks — 6.7% | | | |
Akbank Turk AS, 3.875%, 10/24/17 | | 65,000 |
| 65,105 |
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Bank of America Corp., MTN, 5.625%, 7/1/20 | | 250,000 |
| 272,342 |
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Barclays Bank plc, 6.05%, 12/4/17(1) | | 300,000 |
| 302,131 |
|
BBVA Banco Continental SA, 3.25%, 4/8/18(1) | | 130,000 |
| 131,261 |
|
Capital One N.A., 2.35%, 8/17/18 | | 250,000 |
| 251,085 |
|
Citigroup, Inc., 2.90%, 12/8/21 | | 200,000 |
| 202,606 |
|
HBOS plc, MTN, 6.75%, 5/21/18(1) | | 300,000 |
| 308,967 |
|
ICICI Bank Ltd. (Dubai), MTN, 4.70%, 2/21/18 | | 65,000 |
| 65,711 |
|
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA, 3.875%, 1/16/18 | | 300,000 |
| 301,676 |
|
Itau CorpBanca, 3.125%, 1/15/18 | | 65,000 |
| 65,118 |
|
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 4.625%, 5/10/21 | | 175,000 |
| 188,987 |
|
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The), 4.375%, 8/11/20 | | 200,000 |
| 212,785 |
|
Wells Fargo & Co., MTN, 3.00%, 1/22/21 | | 200,000 |
| 204,800 |
|
| | | 2,572,574 |
|
Beverages — 0.4% | | | |
Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, Inc., 3.30%, 2/1/23 | | 135,000 |
| 140,086 |
|
Biotechnology — 3.2% | | | |
AbbVie, Inc., 1.80%, 5/14/18 | | 250,000 |
| 250,383 |
|
Amgen, Inc., 1.90%, 5/10/19 | | 400,000 |
| 400,330 |
|
Biogen, Inc., 3.625%, 9/15/22 | | 175,000 |
| 183,779 |
|
Celgene Corp., 3.25%, 8/15/22 | | 175,000 |
| 180,756 |
|
Gilead Sciences, Inc., 4.15%, 3/1/47 | | 200,000 |
| 206,513 |
|
| | | 1,221,761 |
|
Capital Markets — 0.7% | | | |
Jefferies Group LLC, 5.125%, 4/13/18 | | 250,000 |
| 254,419 |
|
Chemicals — 0.6% | | | |
Ecolab, Inc., 4.35%, 12/8/21 | | 200,000 |
| 216,470 |
|
Commercial Services and Supplies — 0.8% | | | |
Clean Harbors, Inc., 5.25%, 8/1/20 | | 99,000 |
| 100,485 |
|
Waste Management, Inc., 4.75%, 6/30/20 | | 200,000 |
| 214,282 |
|
| | | 314,767 |
|
|
| | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Construction Materials — 0.5% | | | |
Owens Corning, 4.20%, 12/15/22 | | $ | 200,000 |
| $ | 212,407 |
|
Consumer Finance — 2.2% | | | |
American Express Credit Corp., MTN, 2.60%, 9/14/20 | | 400,000 |
| 406,535 |
|
GLP Capital LP / GLP Financing II, Inc., 4.875%, 11/1/20 | | 200,000 |
| 212,250 |
|
Synchrony Financial, 2.60%, 1/15/19 | | 225,000 |
| 226,491 |
|
| | | 845,276 |
|
Containers and Packaging — 1.2% | | | |
Ball Corp., 5.00%, 3/15/22 | | 250,000 |
| 271,562 |
|
Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC / Reynolds Group Issuer Lu, 5.125%, 7/15/23(1) | | 200,000 |
| 208,970 |
|
| | | 480,532 |
|
Diversified Financial Services — 4.2% | | | |
Ally Financial, Inc., 3.50%, 1/27/19 | | 410,000 |
| 417,175 |
|
Banco Santander SA, 3.50%, 4/11/22 | | 200,000 |
| 204,978 |
|
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 5.375%, 3/15/20 | | 200,000 |
| 214,852 |
|
Icahn Enterprises LP / Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp., 4.875%, 3/15/19 | | 200,000 |
| 201,950 |
|
Morgan Stanley, MTN, 5.625%, 9/23/19 | | 350,000 |
| 373,948 |
|
S&P Global, Inc., 3.30%, 8/14/20 | | 200,000 |
| 205,263 |
|
| | | 1,618,166 |
|
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 2.0% | | | |
AT&T, Inc., 3.875%, 8/15/21 | | 350,000 |
| 366,609 |
|
Orange SA, 4.125%, 9/14/21 | | 200,000 |
| 213,653 |
|
Verizon Communications, Inc., 3.00%, 11/1/21 | | 200,000 |
| 204,241 |
|
| | | 784,503 |
|
Energy Equipment and Services — 0.6% | | | |
Nabors Industries, Inc., 6.15%, 2/15/18 | | 140,000 |
| 142,520 |
|
Transocean, Inc., 9.00%, 7/15/23(1) | | 75,000 |
| 81,187 |
|
| | | 223,707 |
|
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 1.8% | | | |
Crown Castle International Corp., 5.25%, 1/15/23 | | 250,000 |
| 276,986 |
|
Essex Portfolio LP, 3.625%, 8/15/22 | | 200,000 |
| 207,001 |
|
VEREIT Operating Partnership LP, 4.125%, 6/1/21 | | 200,000 |
| 209,214 |
|
| | | 693,201 |
|
Food and Staples Retailing — 1.3% | | | |
Kroger Co. (The), 2.30%, 1/15/19 | | 250,000 |
| 251,027 |
|
Sysco Corp., 1.90%, 4/1/19 | | 250,000 |
| 249,914 |
|
| | | 500,941 |
|
Gas Utilities — 4.5% | | | |
Andeavor Logistics LP / Tesoro Logistics Finance Corp., 5.50%, 10/15/19 | | 100,000 |
| 105,750 |
|
Energy Transfer LP, 4.15%, 10/1/20 | | 200,000 |
| 208,979 |
|
Enterprise Products Operating LLC, VRN, 5.02%, 11/1/17, resets quarterly off the 3-month LIBOR plus 3.71% | | 200,000 |
| 200,350 |
|
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 5.95%, 2/15/18 | | 120,000 |
| 121,778 |
|
Rockies Express Pipeline LLC, 6.85%, 7/15/18(1) | | 125,000 |
| 129,688 |
|
Rockies Express Pipeline LLC, 6.00%, 1/15/19(1) | | 125,000 |
| 130,000 |
|
|
| | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC, 5.625%, 2/1/21 | | $ | 200,000 |
| $ | 216,878 |
|
Sunoco Logistics Partners Operations LP, 3.90%, 7/15/26 | | 250,000 |
| 248,377 |
|
TransCanada PipeLines Ltd., VRN, 3.525%, 11/15/17, resets quarterly off the 3-month LIBOR plus 2.21% | | 200,000 |
| 185,938 |
|
Williams Partners LP, 4.125%, 11/15/20 | | 200,000 |
| 209,516 |
|
| | | 1,757,254 |
|
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 0.8% | | | |
Mallinckrodt International Finance SA, 3.50%, 4/15/18 | | 125,000 |
| 125,744 |
|
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., 3.60%, 8/15/21 | | 175,000 |
| 182,745 |
|
| | | 308,489 |
|
Health Care Providers and Services — 1.4% | | | |
HCA, Inc., 3.75%, 3/15/19 | | 110,000 |
| 112,613 |
|
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 4.75%, 6/1/20 | | 200,000 |
| 207,000 |
|
UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 2.875%, 12/15/21 | | 200,000 |
| 205,226 |
|
| | | 524,839 |
|
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 1.6% | | | |
International Game Technology plc, 6.25%, 2/15/22(1) | | 175,000 |
| 194,337 |
|
MGM Resorts International, 6.625%, 12/15/21 | | 200,000 |
| 225,500 |
|
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., 5.25%, 11/15/22 | | 175,000 |
| 194,142 |
|
| | | 613,979 |
|
Household Durables — 1.1% | | | |
Toll Brothers Finance Corp., 4.00%, 12/31/18 | | 200,000 |
| 203,750 |
|
TRI Pointe Group, Inc. / TRI Pointe Homes, Inc., 4.375%, 6/15/19 | | 235,000 |
| 241,169 |
|
| | | 444,919 |
|
Household Products — 0.3% | | | |
Spectrum Brands, Inc., 6.625%, 11/15/22 | | 125,000 |
| 130,625 |
|
Insurance — 1.9% | | | |
American International Group, Inc., 4.125%, 2/15/24 | | 235,000 |
| 249,830 |
|
International Lease Finance Corp., 4.625%, 4/15/21 | | 235,000 |
| 250,076 |
|
Prudential Financial, Inc., MTN, 5.375%, 6/21/20 | | 200,000 |
| 217,359 |
|
| | | 717,265 |
|
Internet and Direct Marketing Retail — 0.5% | | | |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., 2.50%, 11/28/19 | | 200,000 |
| 201,757 |
|
Internet Software and Services — 0.6% | | | |
Netflix, Inc., 5.375%, 2/1/21 | | 200,000 |
| 215,500 |
|
IT Services — 0.8% | | | |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., 2.45%, 10/5/17 | | 92,000 |
| 92,004 |
|
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., 3.60%, 10/15/20 | | 200,000 |
| 207,415 |
|
| | | 299,419 |
|
Machinery — 0.5% | | | |
Oshkosh Corp., 5.375%, 3/1/22 | | 175,000 |
| 182,219 |
|
Media — 3.3% | | | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.25%, 9/30/22 | | 175,000 |
| 180,687 |
|
CSC Holdings LLC, 6.75%, 11/15/21 | | 210,000 |
| 232,575 |
|
Discovery Communications LLC, 5.625%, 8/15/19 | | 92,000 |
| 97,594 |
|
DISH DBS Corp., 5.125%, 5/1/20 | | 200,000 |
| 210,190 |
|
|
| | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Lamar Media Corp., 5.875%, 2/1/22 | | $ | 125,000 |
| $ | 129,063 |
|
NBCUniversal Media LLC, 4.375%, 4/1/21 | | 250,000 |
| 269,113 |
|
Viacom, Inc., 3.125%, 6/15/22 | | 150,000 |
| 148,836 |
|
| | | 1,268,058 |
|
Metals and Mining — 1.7% | | | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 2.30%, 11/14/17 | | 140,000 |
| 140,045 |
|
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 6.75%, 2/1/22 | | 300,000 |
| 314,250 |
|
Teck Resources Ltd., 4.75%, 1/15/22 | | 210,000 |
| 223,060 |
|
| | | 677,355 |
|
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 0.6% | | | |
Starwood Property Trust, Inc., 5.00%, 12/15/21 | | 210,000 |
| 219,713 |
|
Multi-Utilities — 1.8% | | | |
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., VRN, 4.66%, 10/30/17, resets quarterly off the 3-month LIBOR plus 3.35% | | 320,000 |
| 321,166 |
|
Progress Energy, Inc., 3.15%, 4/1/22 | | 200,000 |
| 203,956 |
|
Sempra Energy, 2.875%, 10/1/22 | | 175,000 |
| 175,738 |
|
| | | 700,860 |
|
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 2.1% | | | |
BP Capital Markets plc, 4.50%, 10/1/20 | | 150,000 |
| 160,622 |
|
Petroleos Mexicanos, 4.875%, 1/24/22 | | 200,000 |
| 210,250 |
|
Sanchez Energy Corp., 7.75%, 6/15/21 | | 75,000 |
| 71,437 |
|
Shell International Finance BV, 1.625%, 11/10/18 | | 240,000 |
| 240,197 |
|
Sunoco LP / Sunoco Finance Corp., 5.50%, 8/1/20 | | 135,000 |
| 139,219 |
|
| | | 821,725 |
|
Paper and Forest Products — 0.6% | | | |
Georgia-Pacific LLC, 5.40%, 11/1/20(1) | | 200,000 |
| 219,347 |
|
Pharmaceuticals — 1.2% | | | |
Allergan Funding SCS, 2.35%, 3/12/18 | | 180,000 |
| 180,539 |
|
Shire Acquisitions Investments Ireland DAC, 2.40%, 9/23/21 | | 175,000 |
| 174,508 |
|
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., 6.75%, 8/15/21(1) | | 125,000 |
| 122,969 |
|
| | | 478,016 |
|
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 1.0% | | | |
Lam Research Corp., 2.80%, 6/15/21 | | 175,000 |
| 177,523 |
|
NXP BV / NXP Funding LLC, 3.875%, 9/1/22(1) | | 200,000 |
| 209,000 |
|
| | | 386,523 |
|
Software — 0.4% | | | |
Activision Blizzard, Inc., 2.30%, 9/15/21 | | 175,000 |
| 174,132 |
|
Specialty Retail — 0.9% | | | |
Hertz Corp. (The), 6.75%, 4/15/19 | | 45,000 |
| 44,916 |
|
Staples, Inc., 3.75%, 1/12/18 | | 300,000 |
| 300,490 |
|
| | | 345,406 |
|
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 2.0% | | | |
Dell International LLC / EMC Corp., 3.48%, 6/1/19(1) | | 275,000 |
| 280,374 |
|
Seagate HDD Cayman, 3.75%, 11/15/18 | | 250,000 |
| 254,529 |
|
Seagate HDD Cayman, 4.25%, 3/1/22(1) | | 242,000 |
| 240,820 |
|
| | | 775,723 |
|
|
| | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.5% | | | |
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 6.625%, 4/1/23 | | $ | 200,000 |
| $ | 211,004 |
|
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $22,977,508) | | | 22,990,060 |
|
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES(2) — 11.9% | | | |
Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC, Series 2012-3A, Class A SEQ, 2.10%, 3/20/19(1) | | 300,000 |
| 300,315 |
|
Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC, Series 2013-1A, Class A SEQ, 1.92%, 9/20/19(1) | | 200,000 |
| 199,989 |
|
Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC, Series 2013-2A, Class B, 3.66%, 2/20/20(1) | | 200,000 |
| 202,535 |
|
Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC, Series 2014-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.46%, 7/20/20(1) | | 250,000 |
| 250,866 |
|
BRE Grand Islander Timeshare Issuer LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.94%, 5/25/29(1) | | 175,518 |
| 175,973 |
|
BRE Grand Islander Timeshare Issuer LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class B, 3.24%, 10/25/17(1) | | 43,880 |
| 43,840 |
|
Colony American Homes, Series 2014-2A, Class A, VRN, 2.19%, 10/17/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.95%(1) | | 37,745 |
| 37,827 |
|
Colony Starwood Homes, Series 2016-2A, Class A, VRN, 2.48%, 10/17/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.25%(1) | | 199,543 |
| 201,368 |
|
Enterprise Fleet Financing LLC, Series 2017-1, Class A2 SEQ, 2.13%, 7/20/22(1) | | 200,000 |
| 200,588 |
|
Enterprise Fleet Financing LLC, Series 2017-2, Class A2 SEQ, 1.97%, 1/20/23(1) | | 125,000 |
| 125,037 |
|
Hertz Fleet Lease Funding LP, Series 2014-1, Class D, VRN, 2.74%, 10/10/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.50%(1) | | 200,000 |
| 199,980 |
|
Hertz Vehicle Financing LLC, Series 2013-1A, Class A2 SEQ, 1.83%, 8/25/19(1) | | 350,000 |
| 348,784 |
|
Hilton Grand Vacations Trust, Series 2013-A, Class A SEQ, 2.28%, 1/25/26(1) | | 42,527 |
| 42,382 |
|
Hilton Grand Vacations Trust, Series 2014-AA, Class A SEQ, 1.77%, 11/25/26(1) | | 350,826 |
| 346,918 |
|
Hilton Grand Vacations Trust, Series 2014-AA, Class B, VRN, 2.07%, 10/25/17(1)(3) | | 70,165 |
| 69,315 |
|
Hilton Grand Vacations Trust, Series 2017-AA, Class A SEQ, 2.66%, 12/26/28(1) | | 43,639 |
| 43,702 |
|
Invitation Homes Trust, Series 2014-SFR3, Class A, VRN, 2.43%, 10/17/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.20%(1) | | 27,785 |
| 27,816 |
|
Marriott Vacation Club Owner Trust, Series 2012-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.51%, 5/20/30(1) | | 127,711 |
| 127,869 |
|
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2013-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.15%, 4/22/30(1) | | 171,326 |
| 170,421 |
|
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2013-1A, Class B, 2.74%, 4/22/30(1) | | 38,219 |
| 38,102 |
|
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2014-1A, Class B, 2.70%, 9/22/31(1) | | 84,347 |
| 83,583 |
|
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2016-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.25%, 12/20/33(1) | | 37,892 |
| 37,347 |
|
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2017-1A, Class B, 2.75%, 12/20/34(1) | | 198,223 |
| 197,917 |
|
|
| | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2016-SFR2, Class A, VRN, 2.63%, 10/17/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.40%(1) | | $ | 50,000 |
| $ | 50,769 |
|
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2017-SFR1, Class A, 2.77%, 8/17/34(1) | | 99,910 |
| 100,047 |
|
Sierra Receivables Funding Co. LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.91%, 3/20/34(1) | | 57,330 |
| 57,710 |
|
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2013-1A, Class A SEQ, 1.59%, 11/20/29(1) | | 56,503 |
| 56,461 |
|
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2013-2A, Class A SEQ, VRN, 2.28%, 10/20/17(1)(3) | | 18,543 |
| 18,551 |
|
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2015-1A, Class A, 2.40%, 3/22/32(1) | | 63,153 |
| 63,139 |
|
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2015-2A, Class A, 2.43%, 6/20/32(1) | | 71,273 |
| 71,156 |
|
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2015-3A, Class A SEQ, 2.58%, 9/20/32(1) | | 172,409 |
| 172,718 |
|
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2016-2A, Class A SEQ, 2.33%, 7/20/33(1) | | 36,249 |
| 36,197 |
|
TAL Advantage V LLC, Series 2014-2A, Class B, 3.97%, 5/20/39(1) | | 220,000 |
| 213,311 |
|
VSE VOI Mortgage LLC, Series 2016-A, Class A SEQ, 2.54%, 7/20/33(1) | | 177,182 |
| 176,286 |
|
VSE VOI Mortgage LLC, Series 2017-A, Class B, 2.63%, 3/20/35(1) | | 125,000 |
| 124,433 |
|
TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $4,622,909) | | | 4,613,252 |
|
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS(2) — 11.5% | | |
Private Sponsor Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 6.7% | | |
Banc of America Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-E, Class 2A6 SEQ, VRN, 3.84%, 10/2/17(3) | | 46,244 |
| 46,155 |
|
Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-12, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.46%, 10/2/17(3) | | 84,021 |
| 84,250 |
|
Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-8, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.60%, 10/2/17(3) | | 112,738 |
| 110,186 |
|
Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-1, Class A1, VRN, 3.04%, 11/1/17, resets annually off the 1-year H15T1Y plus 2.25% | | 35,838 |
| 35,979 |
|
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2004-UST1, Class A5, VRN, 3.01%, 10/2/17(3) | | 99,689 |
| 98,844 |
|
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2005-4, Class A, VRN, 3.55%, 10/2/17(3) | | 105,798 |
| 105,155 |
|
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2005-6, Class A2, VRN, 3.18%, 4/1/18, resets annually off the 1-year H15T1Y plus 2.15% | | 130,877 |
| 132,339 |
|
First Horizon Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Series 2006-AR4, Class 1A2, VRN, 3.05%, 10/2/17(3) | | 64,205 |
| 57,569 |
|
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-AR6, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.20%, 10/2/17(3) | | 76,123 |
| 77,804 |
|
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-AR6, Class 4A5, VRN, 3.52%, 10/2/17(3) | | 250,444 |
| 253,455 |
|
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Series 2005-A2, Class A2, VRN, 2.97%, 10/2/17(3) | | 40,943 |
| 41,954 |
|
Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-6, Class 3A2, VRN, 3.36%, 10/2/17(3) | | 116,581 |
| 121,885 |
|
|
| | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Thornburg Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2004-3, Class A, VRN, 1.98%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.74% | | $ | 126,995 |
| $ | 121,326 |
|
WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-AR3, Class A1, VRN, 3.06%, 10/2/17(3) | | 74,536 |
| 73,512 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2004-A, Class A1, VRN, 3.18%, 10/2/17(3) | | 10,551 |
| 10,738 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2004-S, Class A1, VRN, 3.40%, 10/2/17(3) | | 40,416 |
| 41,362 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-AR16, Class 3A2, VRN, 3.36%, 10/2/17(3) | | 64,429 |
| 65,249 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-AR16, Class 4A8, VRN, 3.44%, 10/2/17(3) | | 100,000 |
| 102,143 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR10, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.33%, 10/2/17(3) | | 69,934 |
| 69,547 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR10, Class 4A1, VRN, 3.16%, 10/2/17(3) | | 154,185 |
| 155,621 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR10, Class 5A6 SEQ, VRN, 3.39%, 10/2/17(3) | | 60,682 |
| 61,204 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR15, Class A1, VRN, 3.58%, 10/2/17(3) | | 38,874 |
| 38,139 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR16, Class A1, VRN, 3.72%, 10/2/17(3) | | 151,866 |
| 148,782 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR19, Class A1, VRN, 3.11%, 10/2/17(3) | | 230,947 |
| 214,955 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR5, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.33%, 10/2/17(3) | | 111,677 |
| 106,268 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-11, Class A36, 6.00%, 8/25/37 | | 59,483 |
| 59,652 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-14, Class 2A2, 5.50%, 10/25/22 | | 32,536 |
| 33,386 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-7, Class A1, 6.00%, 6/25/37 | | 126,962 |
| 128,033 |
|
| | | 2,595,492 |
|
U.S. Government Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 4.8% | |
FHLMC, Series 2015-HQ2, Class M3, VRN, 4.49%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 3.25% | | 100,000 |
| 109,528 |
|
FNMA, Series 2014-C02, Class 2M2, VRN, 3.83%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 2.60% | | 350,000 |
| 362,576 |
|
FNMA, Series 2016-C03, Class 2M2, VRN, 7.13%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 5.90% | | 50,000 |
| 57,334 |
|
FNMA, Series 2016-C04, Class 1M2, VRN, 5.48%, 10/25/17, resets montly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 4.25% | | 100,000 |
| 109,742 |
|
FNMA, Series 2017-C01, Class 1M2, VRN, 4.78%, 10/25/17, rests monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 3.55% | | 300,000 |
| 316,751 |
|
FNMA, Series 2017-C03, Class 1M1, VRN, 2.18%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.95% | | 180,485 |
| 181,396 |
|
FNMA, Series 2017-C03, Class 1M2, VRN, 4.23%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 3.00% | | 125,000 |
| 128,945 |
|
FNMA, Series 2017-C06, Class 1M1, VRN, 1.99%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.75% | | 289,036 |
| 289,494 |
|
FNMA, Series 2017-C06, Class 2M1, VRN, 1.99%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.75% | | 297,799 |
| 298,345 |
|
| | | 1,854,111 |
|
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS (Cost $4,376,886) | | | 4,449,603 |
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| | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
MUTUAL FUNDS(4) — 6.2% | | | |
Emerging Markets Debt Fund R6 Class (Cost $2,298,593) | | 229,919 |
| $ | 2,402,657 |
|
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES(2) — 5.1% | | |
BB-UBS Trust, Series 2012-SHOW, Class A SEQ, 3.43%, 11/5/36(1) | | $ | 150,000 |
| 153,786 |
|
Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2014-CR15, Class B, VRN, 4.86%, 10/2/17(3) | | 260,000 |
| 280,244 |
|
Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2014-LC17, Class B, VRN, 4.49%, 10/2/17(3) | | 75,000 |
| 79,519 |
|
Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2014-UBS5, Class B, VRN, 4.51%, 10/2/17(3) | | 125,000 |
| 131,935 |
|
Core Industrial Trust, Series 2015-CALW, Class C, 3.56%, 2/10/34(1) | | 250,000 |
| 255,742 |
|
DBCG Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-BBG, Class A, VRN, 1.94%, 10/15/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.70%(1) | | 150,000 |
| 150,428 |
|
Irvine Core Office Trust, Series 2013-IRV, Class A2 SEQ, VRN, 3.28%, 10/10/17(1)(3) | | 175,000 |
| 179,353 |
|
JPMBB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2014-C21, Class B, VRN, 4.34%, 10/2/17(3) | | 250,000 |
| 256,943 |
|
JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2013-C16, Class C, VRN, 5.14%, 10/2/17(3) | | 190,000 |
| 196,818 |
|
JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2014-CBM, Class B, VRN, 2.63%, 10/15/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.40%(1) | | 75,000 |
| 75,040 |
|
Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, Series 2014-CPT, Class C, VRN, 3.56%, 10/2/17(1)(3) | | 200,000 |
| 203,899 |
|
TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $1,960,761) | | 1,963,707 |
|
SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES — 0.7% | | | |
Argentina — 0.4% | | | |
Argentine Republic Government International Bond, 6.875%, 4/22/21 | | 150,000 |
| 163,632 |
|
Greece — 0.3% | | | |
Hellenic Republic Government Bond, 4.375%, 8/1/22(1) | EUR | 75,000 |
| 87,829 |
|
TOTAL SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES (Cost $248,511) | | | 251,461 |
|
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES — 0.3% | | | |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 1.05%, 11/9/17(5)(6) (Cost $99,888) | | $ | 100,000 |
| 99,899 |
|
MUNICIPAL SECURITIES — 0.2% | | | |
State of Illinois GO, 4.35%, 6/1/18 (Cost $80,809) | | 80,000 |
| 80,998 |
|
COMMON STOCKS — 0.1% | | | |
Energy Equipment and Services — 0.1% | | | |
Basic Energy Services, Inc.(7) (Cost $134,410) | | 2,388 |
| 46,088 |
|
TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS — 6.7% | | | |
Repurchase Agreement, BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 0.125% - 3.875%, 6/30/18 - 11/15/46, valued at $1,554,878), in a joint trading account at 0.95%, dated 9/29/17, due 10/2/17 (Delivery value $1,524,756) | | | 1,524,635 |
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| | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Repurchase Agreement, Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 2.00%, 11/15/26, valued at $1,076,540), at 0.34%, dated 9/29/17, due 10/2/17 (Delivery value $1,051,030) | | | $ | 1,051,000 |
|
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class | | 3,500 |
| 3,500 |
|
TOTAL TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS (Cost $2,579,135) | | | 2,579,135 |
|
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 102.2% (Cost $39,379,410) | | | 39,476,860 |
|
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (2.2)% | | | (834,980 | ) |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | | $ | 38,641,880 |
|
FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS
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Currency Purchased | Currency Sold | Counterparty | Settlement Date | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
ARS | 440,358 |
| USD | 24,475 |
| Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/17 | $ | (77 | ) |
ARS | 235,836 |
| USD | 12,887 |
| Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/17 | 179 |
|
USD | 78,628 |
| BRL | 245,658 |
| Morgan Stanley | 12/20/17 | 1,868 |
|
USD | 35,131 |
| BRL | 111,224 |
| Morgan Stanley | 12/20/17 | 377 |
|
USD | 54,121 |
| CHF | 50,927 |
| Credit Suisse AG | 12/20/17 | 1,251 |
|
USD | 23,178 |
| CHF | 22,129 |
| Credit Suisse AG | 12/20/17 | 205 |
|
USD | 115,921 |
| CHF | 110,692 |
| Credit Suisse AG | 12/20/17 | 1,006 |
|
USD | 53,702 |
| CLP | 33,187,742 |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/17 | 1,940 |
|
USD | 22,508 |
| CLP | 14,138,761 |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/17 | 457 |
|
COP | 229,400,193 |
| USD | 77,809 |
| Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/17 | (369 | ) |
COP | 102,367,265 |
| USD | 34,795 |
| Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/17 | (238 | ) |
EUR | 100,007 |
| USD | 119,846 |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/17 | (1,133 | ) |
EUR | 4,500 |
| USD | 5,330 |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/17 | 11 |
|
USD | 126,100 |
| EUR | 104,507 |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/17 | 2,046 |
|
USD | 87,806 |
| EUR | 74,330 |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/17 | (427 | ) |
GBP | 40,867 |
| USD | 54,136 |
| Credit Suisse AG | 12/20/17 | 757 |
|
GBP | 16,381 |
| USD | 21,776 |
| Credit Suisse AG | 12/20/17 | 227 |
|
USD | 79,268 |
| INR | 5,116,760 |
| Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/17 | 1,681 |
|
USD | 37,342 |
| INR | 2,461,944 |
| Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/17 | 11 |
|
JPY | 8,512,835 |
| USD | 78,721 |
| Credit Suisse AG | 12/20/17 | (2,781 | ) |
JPY | 4,057,947 |
| USD | 36,981 |
| Credit Suisse AG | 12/20/17 | (781 | ) |
JPY | 12,701,293 |
| USD | 115,064 |
| Credit Suisse AG | 12/20/17 | (1,759 | ) |
JPY | 452,785 |
| USD | 4,050 |
| Credit Suisse AG | 12/20/17 | (11 | ) |
USD | 130,302 |
| KRW | 147,052,398 |
| Morgan Stanley | 12/21/17 | 1,787 |
|
USD | 59,831 |
| KRW | 67,489,093 |
| Morgan Stanley | 12/21/17 | 849 |
|
USD | 6,082 |
| KRW | 6,960,659 |
| Morgan Stanley | 12/21/17 | (1 | ) |
MYR | 2,253,880 |
| USD | 537,791 |
| Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/17 | (4,652 | ) |
MYR | 23,147 |
| USD | 5,480 |
| Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/17 | (4 | ) |
NOK | 408,390 |
| USD | 52,849 |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/17 | (1,482 | ) |
NOK | 187,684 |
| USD | 23,911 |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/17 | (304 | ) |
USD | 51,442 |
| NZD | 71,315 |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/17 | 9 |
|
USD | 23,962 |
| NZD | 33,035 |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/17 | 137 |
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Currency Purchased | Currency Sold | Counterparty | Settlement Date | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
PEN | 258,666 |
| USD | 79,536 |
| Morgan Stanley | 12/20/17 | $ | (577 | ) |
PEN | 110,170 |
| USD | 33,930 |
| Morgan Stanley | 12/20/17 | (300 | ) |
PHP | 20,214,695 |
| USD | 394,664 |
| Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/17 | 432 |
|
PHP | 226,573 |
| USD | 4,411 |
| Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/17 | 18 |
|
RUB | 3,084,333 |
| USD | 53,385 |
| Morgan Stanley | 12/20/17 | (590 | ) |
RUB | 1,299,462 |
| USD | 22,137 |
| Morgan Stanley | 12/20/17 | 106 |
|
USD | 80,904 |
| SEK | 639,948 |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/17 | 1,972 |
|
USD | 33,868 |
| SEK | 269,328 |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/17 | 649 |
|
USD | 927,842 |
| THB | 30,688,381 |
| Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/17 | 6,878 |
|
USD | 8,097 |
| THB | 267,611 |
| Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/17 | 66 |
|
USD | 17,592 |
| THB | 586,147 |
| Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/17 | 1 |
|
TRY | 91,240 |
| USD | 25,946 |
| Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/17 | (913 | ) |
TRY | 39,272 |
| USD | 11,117 |
| Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/17 | (342 | ) |
| | | | | | $ | 8,179 |
|
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FUTURES CONTRACTS PURCHASED |
Reference Entity | Contracts | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Underlying Contract Value | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Notes | 15 | December 2017 | USD | 1,500,000 |
| $ | 1,762,500 |
| $ | (15,151 | ) |
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| | | | | | | | | | | |
FUTURES CONTRACTS SOLD |
Reference Entity | Contracts | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Underlying Contract Value | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
Euro-Bobl 5-Year Bonds | 11 | December 2017 | EUR | 1,100,000 |
| $ | 1,705,459 |
| $ | 4,542 |
|
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Notes | 13 | December 2017 | USD | 1,300,000 |
| 1,629,062 |
| 22,721 |
|
| | | | | $ | 3,334,521 |
| $ | 27,263 |
|
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CENTRALLY CLEARED CREDIT DEFAULT SWAP AGREEMENTS |
Reference Entity | Type* | Fixed Rate Received (Paid) | Termination Date | Notional Amount | Premiums Paid (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Value** |
Markit CDX North America Investment Grade Index Series 29 | Sell | 1.00% | 12/20/22 | $ | 750,000 |
| $ | 15,292 |
| $ | 1,197 |
| $ | 16,489 |
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CREDIT DEFAULT SWAP AGREEMENTS |
Counterparty/Reference Entity | Type* | Fixed Rate Received (Paid) | Termination Date | Notional Amount | Premiums Paid (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Value** |
Bank of America N.A./ Camden Property Trust | Buy | (1.00)% | 12/20/19 | $ | 125,000 |
| $ | (394 | ) | $ | (1,320 | ) | $ | (1,714 | ) |
Barclays Bank plc/ Dominion Resources, Inc. | Buy | (1.00)% | 6/20/20 | $ | 125,000 |
| (2,075 | ) | (810 | ) | (2,885 | ) |
Barclays Bank plc/ Procter & Gamble Co. (The) | Buy | (1.00)% | 6/20/20 | $ | 125,000 |
| (2,757 | ) | (306 | ) | (3,063 | ) |
Deutsche Bank AG/ Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | Buy | (1.00)% | 9/20/19 | $ | 125,000 |
| (632 | ) | (1,625 | ) | (2,257 | ) |
Deutsche Bank AG/ International Business Machines Corp. | Buy | (1.00)% | 9/20/19 | $ | 125,000 |
| (1,326 | ) | (948 | ) | (2,274 | ) |
Goldman Sachs & Co./ Kellogg Co. | Buy | (1.00)% | 12/20/19 | $ | 125,000 |
| (1,006 | ) | (1,189 | ) | (2,195 | ) |
Goldman Sachs & Co./ M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. | Buy | (1.00)% | 6/20/20 | $ | 125,000 |
| 2,119 |
| (4,424 | ) | (2,305 | ) |
Goldman Sachs & Co./ Starwood Hotels & Resorts | Buy | (1.00)% | 6/20/20 | $ | 125,000 |
| (680 | ) | (2,253 | ) | (2,933 | ) |
Morgan Stanley & Co./ D.R. Horton, Inc. | Sell | 1.00% | 6/20/20 | $ | 125,000 |
| (1,570 | ) | 4,339 |
| 2,769 |
|
Morgan Stanley & Co./ Lennar Corp. | Sell | 5.00% | 6/20/20 | $ | 125,000 |
| 9,539 |
| 5,914 |
| 15,453 |
|
Morgan Stanley & Co./ Mondelez International, Inc. | Buy | (1.00)% | 9/20/19 | $ | 125,000 |
| (1,326 | ) | (770 | ) | (2,096 | ) |
Morgan Stanley & Co./ PepsiCo, Inc. | Buy | (1.00)% | 9/20/19 | $ | 125,000 |
| (1,448 | ) | (784 | ) | (2,232 | ) |
| | | | | $ | (1,556 | ) | $ | (4,176 | ) | $ | (5,732 | ) |
*The maximum potential amount the fund could be required to deliver as a seller of credit protection if a credit event occurs as defined under the terms of the agreement is the notional amount. The maximum potential amount may be partially offset by any recovery values of the reference entities and upfront payments received upon entering into the agreement.
**The value for credit default swap agreements serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood of an expected liability or profit at the period end. Increasing values in absolute terms when compared to the notional amount of the credit default swap agreement represent a deterioration of the referenced entity's credit soundness and an increased likelihood or risk of a credit event occurring as defined in the agreement.
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INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENTS |
Counterparty | Floating Rate Index | Pay/Receive Floating Rate Index | Fixed Rate | Termination Date | Notional Amount | Value* |
Barclays Bank plc | BZDIOVRA | Receive | 8.03% | 1/2/19 | BRL | 4,684,000 |
| $ | (12,655 | ) |
Barclays Bank plc | BZDIOVRA | Pay | 9.82% | 1/2/23 | BRL | 1,212,000 |
| 11,822 |
|
Morgan Stanley | BZDIOVRA | Receive | 7.51% | 1/2/19 | BRL | 12,398,000 |
| (11,017 | ) |
Morgan Stanley | BZDIOVRA | Receive | 8.70% | 1/2/19 | BRL | 11,947,258 |
| (62,066 | ) |
Morgan Stanley | BZDIOVRA | Pay | 10.23% | 1/2/23 | BRL | 3,291,379 |
| 56,938 |
|
| | | | | | | $ | (16,978 | ) |
*Amount represents value and unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
ARS | - | Argentine Peso |
BRL | - | Brazilian Real |
BZDIOVRA | - | Brazil Interbank Deposit Rate |
CDX | - | Credit Derivatives Indexes |
CHF | - | Swiss Franc |
CLP | - | Chilean Peso |
COP | - | Colombian Peso |
EUR | - | Euro |
FHLMC | - | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation |
FNMA | - | Federal National Mortgage Association |
GBP | - | British Pound |
GO | - | General Obligation |
H15T1Y | - | Constant Maturity U.S. Treasury Note Yield Curve Rate Index |
INR | - | Indian Rupee |
JPY | - | Japanese Yen |
KRW | - | South Korean Won |
LIBOR | - | London Interbank Offered Rate |
MTN | - | Medium Term Note |
MYR | - | Malaysian Ringgit |
NOK | - | Norwegian Krone |
NZD | - | New Zealand Dollar |
PEN | - | Peruvian Sol |
PHP | - | Philippine Peso |
resets | - | The frequency with which a security's coupon changes, based on current market conditions or underlying index. |
RUB | - | Russian Ruble |
SEK | - | Swedish Krona |
SEQ | - | Sequential Payer |
THB | - | Thai Baht |
TRY | - | Turkish Lira |
USD | - | United States Dollar |
VRN | - | Variable Rate Note. Interest reset date is indicated. Rate shown is effective at the period end. |
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(1) | Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be sold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional investors. The aggregate value of these securities at the period end was $8,804,806, which represented 22.8% of total net assets. |
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(2) | Final maturity date indicated, unless otherwise noted. |
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(3) | The interest rate resets periodically based on the weighted average coupons of the underlying mortgage-related or asset-backed obligations. |
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(4) | Investments are funds within the American Century Investments family of funds and are considered affiliated funds. |
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(5) | The rate indicated is the yield to maturity at purchase. |
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(6) | Security, or a portion thereof, has been pledged at the custodian bank or with a broker for margin requirements on forward foreign currency exchange contracts, futures contracts, and/or swap agreements. At the period end, the aggregate value of securities pledged was $54,940. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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|
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED) | |
Assets | |
Investment securities - unaffiliated, at value (cost of $37,080,817) | $ | 37,074,203 |
|
Investment securities - affiliated, at value (cost of $2,298,593) | 2,402,657 |
|
Total investment securities, at value (cost of $39,379,410) | 39,476,860 |
|
Foreign currency holdings, at value (cost of $648) | 650 |
|
Receivable for investments sold | 359,058 |
|
Receivable for capital shares sold | 39,105 |
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Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts | 586 |
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Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements | 385 |
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Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 24,920 |
|
Swap agreements, at value (including net premiums paid (received) of $7,969) | 86,982 |
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Interest and dividends receivable | 270,145 |
|
| 40,258,691 |
|
| |
Liabilities | |
Payable for investments purchased | 1,453,912 |
|
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 15,420 |
|
Payable for variation margin on futures contracts | 374 |
|
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 16,741 |
|
Swap agreements, at value (including net premiums paid (received) of $(9,525)) | 109,692 |
|
Accrued management fees | 17,603 |
|
Distribution and service fees payable | 3,069 |
|
| 1,616,811 |
|
| |
Net Assets | $ | 38,641,880 |
|
| |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital paid in | $ | 39,511,465 |
|
Distributions in excess of net investment income | (88,983 | ) |
Accumulated net realized loss | (877,935 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation | 97,333 |
|
| $ | 38,641,880 |
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| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share |
Investor Class |
| $20,092,614 |
| 2,082,165 |
| $9.65 |
I Class |
| $5,077 |
| 526 |
| $9.65 |
Y Class |
| $5,081 |
| 526 |
| $9.66 |
A Class |
| $7,902,252 |
| 818,794 |
| $9.65* |
C Class |
| $1,238,858 |
| 128,337 |
| $9.65 |
R Class |
| $1,055,088 |
| 109,300 |
| $9.65 |
R5 Class |
| $7,271,950 |
| 753,337 |
| $9.65 |
R6 Class |
| $1,070,960 |
| 110,945 |
| $9.65 |
*Maximum offering price $9.87 (net asset value divided by 0.9775).
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED) | |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Interest | $ | 479,146 |
|
Income distributions from affiliated funds | 42,401 |
|
| 521,547 |
|
| |
Expenses: | |
Management fees | 117,999 |
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Distribution and service fees: | |
A Class | 10,374 |
|
C Class | 6,140 |
|
R Class | 2,624 |
|
Trustees' fees and expenses | 1,133 |
|
Other expenses | 14 |
|
| 138,284 |
|
Fees waived(1) | (23,813 | ) |
| 114,471 |
|
| |
Net investment income (loss) | 407,076 |
|
| |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investment transactions | (71,310 | ) |
Forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | (21,211 | ) |
Futures contract transactions | (33,702 | ) |
Swap agreement transactions | 7,841 |
|
Foreign currency translation transactions | 131 |
|
| (118,251 | ) |
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Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments (including $38,611 from affiliated funds) | 270,108 |
|
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 2,967 |
|
Futures contracts | 10,356 |
|
Swap agreements | (23,281 | ) |
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (453 | ) |
| 259,697 |
|
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 141,446 |
|
| |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | 548,522 |
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(1) | Amount consists of $10,646, $3, $3, $5,791, $856, $732, $5,040 and $742 for Investor Class, I Class, |
Y Class, A Class, C Class, R Class, R5 Class and R6 Class, respectively.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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|
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
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SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2017 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | September 30, 2017 | March 31, 2017 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 407,076 |
| $ | 657,875 |
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Net realized gain (loss) | (118,251 | ) | (109,301 | ) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 259,697 |
| 954,547 |
|
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 548,522 |
| 1,503,121 |
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Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From net investment income: | | |
Investor Class | (173,238 | ) | (184,079 | ) |
I Class | (55 | ) | — |
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Y Class | (59 | ) | — |
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A Class | (85,406 | ) | (220,059 | ) |
C Class | (7,910 | ) | (18,747 | ) |
R Class | (9,390 | ) | (21,250 | ) |
R5 Class | (89,987 | ) | (192,666 | ) |
R6 Class | (13,517 | ) | (28,845 | ) |
From tax return of capital: | | |
Investor Class | — |
| (13,587 | ) |
A Class | — |
| (12,310 | ) |
C Class | — |
| (1,100 | ) |
R Class | — |
| (1,211 | ) |
R5 Class | — |
| (10,866 | ) |
R6 Class | — |
| (1,626 | ) |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (379,562 | ) | (706,346 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5) | 7,063,183 |
| 5,982,596 |
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| | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | 7,232,143 |
| 6,779,371 |
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Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 31,409,737 |
| 24,630,366 |
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End of period | $ | 38,641,880 |
| $ | 31,409,737 |
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Distributions in excess of net investment income | $ | (88,983 | ) | $ | (116,497 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
1. Organization
American Century Investment Trust (the trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company and is organized as a Massachusetts business trust. Short Duration Strategic Income Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series issued by the trust. The fund’s investment objective is to seek income. As a secondary objective, the fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
The fund offers the Investor Class, I Class, Y Class, A Class, C Class, R Class, R5 Class (formerly Institutional Class) and R6 Class. The A Class may incur an initial sales charge. The A Class and C Class may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge. Sale of the I Class and Y Class commenced on April 10, 2017.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the fund in preparation of its financial statements. The fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This may require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management evaluated the impact of events or transactions occurring through the date the financial statements were issued that would merit recognition or disclosure.
Investment Valuations — The fund determines the fair value of its investments and computes its net asset value per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. The Board of Trustees has adopted valuation policies and procedures to guide the investment advisor in the fund’s investment valuation process and to provide methodologies for the oversight of the fund’s pricing function.
Fixed income securities are valued at the evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices as provided by investment dealers. Corporate bonds, U.S. Treasury and Government Agency securities, convertible bonds, municipal securities, and sovereign governments and agencies are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security specific information. Mortgage-related and asset-backed securities are valued based on models that consider trade data, prepayment and default projections, benchmark yield and spread data and estimated cash flows of each tranche of the issuer. Fixed income securities initially expressed in local currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.
Equity securities that are listed or traded on a domestic securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price or at the official closing price as provided by the exchange. Equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued at the closing price of such securities on the exchange where primarily traded or at the close of the NYSE, if that is earlier. If no last sales price is reported, or if local convention or regulation so provides, the mean of the latest bid and asked prices may be used. Securities traded over-the-counter are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the last sales price, or the official closing price. Equity securities initially expressed in local currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.
Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported net asset value per share. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value. Exchange-traded futures contracts are valued at the settlement price as provided by the appropriate clearing corporation. Swap agreements are valued at an evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or independent brokers. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the mean of the appropriate forward exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service. Investments initially expressed in local currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.
If the fund determines that the market price for an investment is not readily available or the valuation methods mentioned above do not reflect an investment’s fair value, such investment is valued as determined in good faith by the Board of Trustees or its delegate, in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. In its determination of fair value, the fund may review several factors including, but not limited to, market information regarding the specific investment or comparable investments and correlation with other investment types, futures indices or general market indicators. Circumstances that may cause the fund to use these procedures to value an investment include, but are not limited to: an investment has been declared in default or is distressed; trading in a security has been suspended during the trading day or a security is not actively trading on its principal exchange; prices received from a regular pricing source are deemed unreliable; or there is a foreign market holiday and no trading occurred.
The fund monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s net asset value per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; governmental action and political unrest that could impact a specific investment or an investment sector; or armed conflicts, natural disasters and similar events that could affect investments in a specific country or region. The fund also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that the Board of Trustees, or its delegate, deems appropriate. If significant fluctuations in foreign markets are identified, the fund may apply a model-derived factor to the closing price of equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges. The factor is based on observable market data as provided by an independent pricing service.
Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Net realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is also used for federal income tax purposes.
Investment Income — Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes paydown gain (loss) and accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Inflation adjustments related to inflation-linked debt securities are reflected as interest income. Income and capital gain distributions, if any, from the affiliated funds are recorded as of the ex-dividend date. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or long-term capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The fund may estimate the components of distributions received that may be considered nontaxable distributions or long-term capital gain distributions for income tax purposes.
Foreign Currency Translations — All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at prevailing exchange rates at period end. The fund may enter into spot foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income, spot foreign currency exchange contracts, and expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Net realized and unrealized foreign currency exchange gains or losses related to investment securities are a component of net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, respectively.
Repurchase Agreements — The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor) has determined are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of Trustees. The fund requires that the collateral, represented by securities, received in a repurchase transaction be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the fund to obtain those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities transferred to ensure the value, including accrued interest, of the securities under each repurchase agreement is equal to or greater than amounts owed to the fund under each repurchase agreement.
Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with certain other funds in the American Century Investments family of funds, may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account. These balances are invested in one or more repurchase agreements that are collateralized by U.S. Treasury or Agency obligations.
Segregated Assets — In accordance with the 1940 Act, the fund segregates assets on its books and records to cover certain types of investments, including, but not limited to, futures contracts, forward commitments, when-issued securities, swap agreements and certain forward foreign currency exchange contracts. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities segregated to ensure the fund designates a sufficient amount of liquid assets, marked-to-market daily. The fund may also receive assets or be required to pledge assets at the custodian bank or with a broker for margin requirements on futures contracts, forward commitments, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and swap agreements.
Income Tax Status — It is the fund’s policy to distribute substantially all net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders and to otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes. The fund files U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns as applicable. The fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authority until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years from the date of filing but can be longer in certain jurisdictions. At this time, management believes there are no uncertain tax positions which, based on their technical merit, would not be sustained upon examination and for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Multiple Class — All shares of the fund represent an equal pro rata interest in the net assets of the class to which such shares belong, and have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except for class specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes. Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the fund are allocated to each class of shares based on their relative net assets.
Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. Distributions from net realized gains, if any, are generally declared and paid annually.
Indemnifications — Under the trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. In addition, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered by management to be remote.
3. Fees and Transactions with Related Parties
Certain officers and trustees of the trust are also officers and/or directors of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC). The trust's investment advisor, ACIM, the trust's distributor, American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS), and the trust's transfer agent, American Century Services, LLC, are wholly owned, directly or indirectly, by ACC. ACIM owns 55% of the shares of the fund. Related parties do not invest in the fund for the purpose of exercising management or control.
Management Fees — The trust has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per class. The agreement provides that all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except distribution and service fees, brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent trustees (including legal counsel fees), and extraordinary expenses, will be paid by ACIM. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class's daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The difference in the fee among the classes is a result of their separate arrangements for non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder services. It is not the result of any difference in advisory or custodial fees or other expenses related to the management of the fund’s assets, which do not vary by class. The investment advisor will waive the portion of the fund’s management fee equal to the expenses attributable to the management fees of the American Century Investments funds in which the fund invests. The amount of this waiver will fluctuate depending on the fund’s daily allocation to other American Century Investments funds. This waiver is expected to remain in effect permanently and it cannot be terminated without the approval of the Board of Trustees. During the period ended September 30, 2017, the investment advisor agreed to waive an additional 0.09% of the fund's management fee. The investment advisor expects this waiver to continue until July 31, 2018 and cannot terminate it prior to such date without the approval of the Board of Trustees.
The annual management fee and the effective annual management fee after waiver for each class for the period ended September 30, 2017 are as follows: |
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| Annual Management Fee | Effective Annual Management Fee After Waiver |
Investor Class | 0.74% | 0.60% |
I Class | 0.64% | 0.50% |
Y Class | 0.54% | 0.40% |
A Class | 0.74% | 0.60% |
C Class | 0.74% | 0.60% |
R Class | 0.74% | 0.60% |
R5 Class | 0.54% | 0.40% |
R6 Class | 0.49% | 0.35% |
Distribution and Service Fees — The Board of Trustees has adopted a separate Master Distribution and Individual Shareholder Services Plan for each of the A Class, C Class and R Class (collectively the plans), pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act. The plans provide that the A Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.25%. The plans provide that the C Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 1.00%, of which 0.25% is paid for individual shareholder services and 0.75% is paid for distribution services. The plans provide that the R Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.50%. The fees are computed and accrued daily based on each class’s daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The fees are used to pay financial intermediaries for distribution and individual shareholder services. Fees incurred under the plans during the period ended September 30, 2017 are detailed in the Statement of Operations.
Trustees’ Fees and Expenses — The Board of Trustees is responsible for overseeing the investment advisor’s management and operations of the fund. The trustees receive detailed information about the fund and its investment advisor regularly throughout the year, and meet at least quarterly with management of the investment advisor to review reports about fund operations. The fund’s officers do not receive compensation from the fund.
4. Investment Transactions
Purchases of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended September 30, 2017 totaled $13,731,018, of which $1,388,291 represented U.S. Treasury and Government Agency obligations.
Sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended September 30, 2017 totaled $6,859,882, of which $173,927 represented U.S. Treasury and Government Agency obligations.
5. Capital Share Transactions
Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows (unlimited number of shares authorized):
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| Six months ended September 30, 2017(1) | Year ended March 31, 2017 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class | | | | |
Sold | 1,114,607 |
| $ | 10,739,656 |
| 954,601 |
| $ | 9,108,716 |
|
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 17,587 |
| 169,583 |
| 20,069 |
| 191,323 |
|
Redeemed | (227,292 | ) | (2,191,147 | ) | (326,464 | ) | (3,115,228 | ) |
| 904,902 |
| 8,718,092 |
| 648,206 |
| 6,184,811 |
|
I Class | | | N/A |
| |
Sold | 520 |
| 5,000 |
| | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 6 |
| 55 |
| | |
| 526 |
| 5,055 |
| | |
Y Class | | | N/A |
| |
Sold | 520 |
| 5,000 |
| | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 6 |
| 59 |
| | |
| 526 |
| 5,059 |
| | |
A Class | | | | |
Sold | 56,607 |
| 544,378 |
| 128,008 |
| 1,220,522 |
|
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 8,764 |
| 84,501 |
| 24,542 |
| 232,369 |
|
Redeemed | (253,449 | ) | (2,440,662 | ) | (208,779 | ) | (1,978,532 | ) |
| (188,078 | ) | (1,811,783 | ) | (56,229 | ) | (525,641 | ) |
C Class | | | | |
Sold | 1,960 |
| 18,902 |
| 13,027 |
| 124,459 |
|
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 813 |
| 7,843 |
| 2,094 |
| 19,847 |
|
Redeemed | (47 | ) | (455 | ) | (8,062 | ) | (76,950 | ) |
| 2,726 |
| 26,290 |
| 7,059 |
| 67,356 |
|
R Class | | | | |
Sold | 869 |
| 8,381 |
| 164 |
| 1,668 |
|
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 967 |
| 9,320 |
| 2,372 |
| 22,461 |
|
Redeemed | (1 | ) | (14 | ) | (216 | ) | (2,062 | ) |
| 1,835 |
| 17,687 |
| 2,320 |
| 22,067 |
|
R5 Class | | | | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 9,267 |
| 89,360 |
| 21,494 |
| 203,532 |
|
R6 Class | | | | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 1,392 |
| 13,423 |
| 3,218 |
| 30,471 |
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Net increase (decrease) | 733,096 |
| $ | 7,063,183 |
| 626,068 |
| $ | 5,982,596 |
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(1) | April 10, 2017 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2017 for the I Class and Y Class. |
6. Affiliated Fund Transactions
A summary of transactions for each affiliated fund for the period ended September 30, 2017 follows (amounts in thousands):
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Affiliated Fund(1) | Beginning Value | Purchase Cost | Sales Cost | Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Ending Value | Ending Shares | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | Distributions Received(2) |
Emerging Markets Debt Fund R6 Class | $ | 2,322 |
| $ | 42 |
| — |
| $ | 39 |
| $ | 2,403 |
| 230 |
| — |
| $ | 42 |
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(1) | Investments are funds within the American Century Investments family of funds and are considered affiliated funds. The fund does not invest in an affiliated fund for the purpose of exercising management or control; however, investments by the fund within its investment strategy may represent a significant portion of an affiliated fund's net assets. Additional information and attributes of each affiliated fund are available at americancentury.com. |
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(2) | Distributions received includes distributions from net investment income and from capital gains, if any. |
7. Fair Value Measurements
The fund’s investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels.
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• | Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments. |
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• | Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars. |
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• | Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions). |
The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments. There were no significant transfers between levels during the period.
The following is a summary of the level classifications as of period end. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund’s portfolio holdings.
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| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Assets | | | |
Investment Securities | | | |
Corporate Bonds | — |
| $ | 22,990,060 |
| — |
|
Asset-Backed Securities | — |
| 4,613,252 |
| — |
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Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | — |
| 4,449,603 |
| — |
|
Mutual Funds | $ | 2,402,657 |
| — |
| — |
|
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | — |
| 1,963,707 |
| — |
|
Sovereign Governments and Agencies | — |
| 251,461 |
| — |
|
U.S. Treasury Securities | — |
| 99,899 |
| — |
|
Municipal Securities | — |
| 80,998 |
| — |
|
Common Stocks | 46,088 |
| — |
| — |
|
Temporary Cash Investments | 3,500 |
| 2,575,635 |
| — |
|
| $ | 2,452,245 |
| $ | 37,024,615 |
| — |
|
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Futures Contracts | $ | 22,721 |
| $ | 4,542 |
| — |
|
Swap Agreements | — |
| 103,471 |
| — |
|
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — |
| 24,920 |
| — |
|
| $ | 22,721 |
| $ | 132,933 |
| — |
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Liabilities | | | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Futures Contracts | $ | 15,151 |
| — |
| — |
|
Swap Agreements | — |
| $ | 109,692 |
| — |
|
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — |
| 16,741 |
| — |
|
| $ | 15,151 |
| $ | 126,433 |
| — |
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8. Derivative Instruments
Credit Risk — The fund is subject to credit risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of a bond generally declines as the credit quality of its issuer declines. Credit default swap agreements enable a fund to buy/sell protection against a credit event of a specific issuer or index. A fund may attempt to enhance returns by selling protection or attempt to mitigate credit risk by buying protection. The buyer/seller of credit protection against a security or basket of securities may pay/receive an up-front or periodic payment to compensate for/against potential default events. Changes in value, including the periodic amounts of interest to be paid or received on swap agreements, are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements. Upon entering into a centrally cleared swap, a fund is required to deposit cash or securities (initial margin) with a financial intermediary in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the notional amount. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the value and is a component of unrealized gains and losses. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon receipt or payment of a periodic settlement or termination of swap agreements. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of swap agreements are a component of net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements, respectively. The risks of entering into swap agreements include the possible lack of liquidity, failure of the counterparty to meet its obligations, and that there may be unfavorable changes in the underlying investments or instruments. The fund's average notional amount held during the period was $2,583,333.
Foreign Currency Risk — The fund is subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of foreign investments held by a fund may be significantly affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The dollar value of a foreign security generally decreases when the value of the dollar rises against the foreign currency in which the security is denominated and tends to increase when the value of the dollar declines against such foreign currency. A fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to reduce a fund's exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations or to gain exposure to the fluctuations in the value of foreign currencies. The net U.S. dollar
value of foreign currency underlying all contractual commitments held by a fund and the resulting unrealized appreciation or depreciation are determined daily. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon the termination of the contract. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of forward foreign currency exchange contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts, respectively. A fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the foreign currency exchange rate underlying the forward contract. Additionally, losses, up to the fair value, may arise if the counterparties do not perform under the contract terms. The fund's average U.S. dollar exposure to foreign currency risk derivative instruments held during the period was $6,415,642.
Interest Rate Risk — The fund is subject to interest rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. A fund may enter into futures contracts or interest rate swap agreements in order to manage its exposure to changes in market conditions. The value of bonds generally declines as interest rates rise. The risks of entering into interest rate risk derivative instruments include the possible lack of liquidity, failure of the counterparty to meet its obligations, and that there may be unfavorable changes in the underlying investments or instruments.
A fund may enter into futures contracts based on a bond index or a specific underlying security. A fund may purchase futures contracts to gain exposure to increases in market value or sell futures contracts to protect against a decline in market value. Upon entering into a futures contract, a fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the contract value and is recorded as unrealized gains and losses. A fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the futures contract is closed or expires. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of futures contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, respectively. The fund's average notional exposure to these interest rate risk derivative instruments held during the period was $1,433,333 futures contracts purchased and $2,651,829 futures contracts sold.
A fund may enter into interest rate swap agreements to gain exposure to declines in interest rates, to protect against increases in interest rates, or to maintain its ability to generate income at prevailing interest rates. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. Changes in value, including the periodic amounts of interest to be paid or received on swap agreements, are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon receipt or payment of a periodic settlement or termination of swap agreements. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of swap agreements are a component of net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements, respectively. The fund's average notional amount on interest rate swap agreements during the period was $7,396,131.
Value of Derivative Instruments as of September 30, 2017
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| Asset Derivatives | Liability Derivatives |
Type of Risk Exposure | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value |
Credit Risk | Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements* | $ | 385 |
| Payable for variation margin on swap agreements* | — |
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Credit Risk | Swap agreements | 18,222 |
| Swap agreements | $ | 23,954 |
|
Foreign Currency Risk | Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 24,920 |
| Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 16,741 |
|
Interest Rate Risk | Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts* | 586 |
| Payable for variation margin on futures contracts* | 374 |
|
Interest Rate Risk | Swap agreements | 68,760 |
| Swap agreements | 85,738 |
|
| | $ | 112,873 |
| | $ | 126,807 |
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* Included in the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts or centrally cleared swap agreements, as applicable, as reported in the Schedule of Investments.
Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statement of Operations for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2017
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| Net Realized Gain (Loss) | Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
Type of Risk Exposure | Location on Statement of Operations | Value | Location on Statement of Operations | Value |
Credit Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions | $ | 7,841 |
| Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | $ | (6,303 | ) |
Foreign Currency Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | (21,211 | ) | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 2,967 |
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Interest Rate Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions | (33,702 | ) | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts | 10,356 |
|
Interest Rate Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions | — |
| Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | (16,978 | ) |
| | $ | (47,072 | ) | | $ | (9,958 | ) |
9. Risk Factors
There are certain risks involved in investing in foreign securities. These risks include those resulting from future adverse political, social and economic developments, fluctuations in currency exchange rates, the possible imposition of exchange controls, and other foreign laws or restrictions.
The fund invests in lower-rated debt securities, which are subject to substantial risks including liquidity risk and credit risk.
10. Federal Tax Information
The book-basis character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from their ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. These differences reflect the differing character of certain income items and net realized gains and losses for financial statement and tax purposes, and may result in reclassification among certain capital accounts on the financial statements.
As of period end, the components of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
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| | | |
Federal tax cost of investments | $ | 39,379,410 |
|
Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 354,424 |
|
Gross tax depreciation of investments | (256,974 | ) |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | $ | 97,450 |
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The cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was the same as the cost for financial reporting purposes.
As of March 31, 2017, the fund had accumulated short-term capital losses of $(200,865) and accumulated long-term capital losses of $(551,932), which represent net capital loss carryovers that may be used to offset future realized capital gains for federal income tax purposes. The capital loss carryovers may be carried forward for an unlimited period. Future capital loss carryover utilization in any given year may be subject to Internal Revenue Code limitations.
As of March 31, 2017, the fund had late-year ordinary loss deferrals of $(114,997), which represent certain qualified losses that the fund has elected to treat as having been incurred in the following fiscal year for federal income tax purposes.
11. Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update No.2017-08, “Receivables - Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20), Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities” (ASU 2017-08). ASU 2017-08 amends the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities held at a premium, shortening such period to the earliest call date. The amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Management is currently evaluating the impact that adopting ASU 2017-08 will have on
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted) |
Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data |
| | Income From Investment Operations: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Tax Return of Capital | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(3) | $9.60 | 0.12 | 0.04 | 0.16 | (0.11) | — | (0.11) | $9.65 | 1.68% | 0.61%(4) | 0.75%(4) | 2.44%(4) | 2.30%(4) | 21% |
| $20,093 |
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2017 | $9.31 | 0.24 | 0.31 | 0.55 | (0.25) | (0.01) | (0.26) | $9.60 | 5.96% | 0.60% | 0.75% | 2.54% | 2.39% | 29% |
| $11,304 |
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2016 | $9.75 | 0.26 | (0.38) | (0.12) | (0.32) | — | (0.32) | $9.31 | (1.26)% | 0.60% | 0.75% | 2.69% | 2.54% | 19% |
| $4,927 |
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2015(5) | $10.00 | 0.18 | (0.20) | (0.02) | (0.23) | — | (0.23) | $9.75 | (0.16)% | 0.61%(4) | 0.75%(4) | 2.78%(4) | 2.64%(4) | 18% |
| $9,879 |
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I Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(6) | $9.61 | 0.11 | 0.04 | 0.15 | (0.11) | — | (0.11) | $9.65 | 1.52% | 0.51%(4) | 0.65%(4) | 2.52%(4) | 2.38%(4) | 21%(7) |
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Y Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(6) | $9.61 | 0.12 | 0.04 | 0.16 | (0.11) | — | (0.11) | $9.66 | 1.59% | 0.41%(4) | 0.55%(4) | 2.62%(4) | 2.48%(4) | 21%(7) |
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A Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(3) | $9.60 | 0.11 | 0.04 | 0.15 | (0.10) | — | (0.10) | $9.65 | 1.55% | 0.86%(4) | 1.00%(4) | 2.19%(4) | 2.05%(4) | 21% |
| $7,902 |
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2017 | $9.31 | 0.22 | 0.31 | 0.53 | (0.23) | (0.01) | (0.24) | $9.60 | 5.69% | 0.85% | 1.00% | 2.29% | 2.14% | 29% |
| $9,669 |
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2016 | $9.75 | 0.23 | (0.38) | (0.15) | (0.29) | — | (0.29) | $9.31 | (1.50)% | 0.85% | 1.00% | 2.44% | 2.29% | 19% |
| $9,901 |
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2015(5) | $10.00 | 0.17 | (0.20) | (0.03) | (0.22) | — | (0.22) | $9.75 | (0.33)% | 0.86%(4) | 1.00%(4) | 2.53%(4) | 2.39%(4) | 18% |
| $7,288 |
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted) |
Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data |
| | Income From Investment Operations: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Tax Return of Capital | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
C Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(3) | $9.60 | 0.07 | 0.04 | 0.11 | (0.06) | — | (0.06) | $9.65 | 1.17% | 1.61%(4) | 1.75%(4) | 1.44%(4) | 1.30%(4) | 21% |
| $1,239 |
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2017 | $9.31 | 0.15 | 0.30 | 0.45 | (0.15) | (0.01) | (0.16) | $9.60 | 4.91% | 1.60% | 1.75% | 1.54% | 1.39% | 29% |
| $1,206 |
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2016 | $9.75 | 0.16 | (0.38) | (0.22) | (0.22) | — | (0.22) | $9.31 | (2.24)% | 1.60% | 1.75% | 1.69% | 1.54% | 19% |
| $1,104 |
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2015(5) | $10.00 | 0.12 | (0.20) | (0.08) | (0.17) | — | (0.17) | $9.75 | (0.83)% | 1.61%(4) | 1.75%(4) | 1.78%(4) | 1.64%(4) | 18% |
| $1,009 |
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2017(3) | $9.60 | 0.09 | 0.05 | 0.14 | (0.09) | — | (0.09) | $9.65 | 1.43% | 1.11%(4) | 1.25%(4) | 1.94%(4) | 1.80%(4) | 21% |
| $1,055 |
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2017 | $9.31 | 0.19 | 0.31 | 0.50 | (0.20) | (0.01) | (0.21) | $9.60 | 5.43% | 1.10% | 1.25% | 2.04% | 1.89% | 29% |
| $1,032 |
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2016 | $9.75 | 0.21 | (0.38) | (0.17) | (0.27) | — | (0.27) | $9.31 | (1.75)% | 1.10% | 1.25% | 2.19% | 2.04% | 19% |
| $979 |
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2015(5) | $10.00 | 0.15 | (0.20) | (0.05) | (0.20) | — | (0.20) | $9.75 | (0.49)% | 1.11%(4) | 1.25%(4) | 2.28%(4) | 2.14%(4) | 18% |
| $995 |
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R5 Class(8) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(3) | $9.60 | 0.13 | 0.04 | 0.17 | (0.12) | — | (0.12) | $9.65 | 1.78% | 0.41%(4) | 0.55%(4) | 2.64%(4) | 2.50%(4) | 21% |
| $7,272 |
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2017 | $9.31 | 0.26 | 0.31 | 0.57 | (0.27) | (0.01) | (0.28) | $9.60 | 6.17% | 0.40% | 0.55% | 2.74% | 2.59% | 29% |
| $7,146 |
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2016 | $9.75 | 0.28 | (0.38) | (0.10) | (0.34) | — | (0.34) | $9.31 | (1.06)% | 0.40% | 0.55% | 2.89% | 2.74% | 19% |
| $6,729 |
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2015(5) | $10.00 | 0.20 | (0.20) | — | (0.25) | — | (0.25) | $9.75 | (0.02)% | 0.41%(4) | 0.55%(4) | 2.98%(4) | 2.84%(4) | 18% |
| $7,301 |
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R6 Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(3) | $9.60 | 0.13 | 0.04 | 0.17 | (0.12) | — | (0.12) | $9.65 | 1.81% | 0.36%(4) | 0.50%(4) | 2.69%(4) | 2.55%(4) | 21% |
| $1,071 |
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2017 | $9.31 | 0.27 | 0.30 | 0.57 | (0.27) | (0.01) | (0.28) | $9.60 | 6.22% | 0.35% | 0.50% | 2.79% | 2.64% | 29% |
| $1,052 |
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2016 | $9.75 | 0.28 | (0.38) | (0.10) | (0.34) | — | (0.34) | $9.31 | (1.01)% | 0.35% | 0.50% | 2.94% | 2.79% | 19% |
| $990 |
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2015(5) | $10.00 | 0.20 | (0.20) | — | (0.25) | — | (0.25) | $9.75 | 0.01% | 0.36%(4) | 0.50%(4) | 3.03%(4) | 2.89%(4) | 18% |
| $1,000 |
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Notes to Financial Highlights |
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(1) | Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
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(2) | Total returns are calculated based on the net asset value of the last business day and do not reflect applicable sales charges, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. |
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(3) | Six months ended September 30, 2017 (unaudited). |
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(5) | July 28, 2014 (fund inception) through March 31, 2015. |
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(6) | April 10, 2017 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2017 (unaudited). |
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(7) | Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the six months ended September 30, 2017. |
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(8) | Prior to April 10, 2017, the R5 Class was referred to as the Institutional Class. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Approval of Management Agreement |
At a meeting held on June 14, 2017, the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the "Board") unanimously approved the renewal of the management agreement pursuant to which American Century Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) acts as the investment advisor for the Fund. Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act, contracts for investment advisory services are required to be reviewed, evaluated, and approved by a majority of a fund’s directors/trustees, including a majority of the independent Trustees, each year. The Board regards this annual evaluation and renewal as one of its most important responsibilities.
The independent Trustees have memorialized a statement regarding the relationship between their ongoing obligations to oversee and evaluate the performance of the Advisor and their annual consideration of renewal of the management agreement. In that statement, the independent Trustees noted that their assessment of the Advisor’s performance is an ongoing process that takes place over the entire year and is informed by all of the extensive information that the Board and its committees receive and consider over time. This information, together with the additional materials provided specifically in connection with the review, are central to the Board’s assessment of the Advisor’s performance and its determination whether to renew the Fund’s management agreement.
Prior to its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board requested and reviewed extensive data and analysis relating to the proposed renewal. This information and analysis was compiled by the Advisor and certain independent providers of evaluation data concerning the Fund and the services provided to the Fund by the Advisor.
In connection with its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board’s review and evaluation of the services provided by the Advisor included, but was not limited to, the following:
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• | the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, and other services provided by the Advisor to the Fund; |
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• | the wide range of other programs and services the Advisor provides to the Fund and its shareholders on a routine and non-routine basis; |
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• | the investment performance of the Fund, including data comparing the Fund’s performance to appropriate benchmarks and/or a peer group of other mutual funds with similar investment objectives and strategies; |
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• | the cost of owning the Fund compared to the cost of owning similar funds; |
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• | the compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory experience of the Advisor and the Fund's service providers; |
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• | financial data showing the cost of services provided to the Fund, the profitability of the Fund to the Advisor, and the overall profitability of the Advisor; |
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• | strategic plans of the Advisor; |
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• | possible economies of scale associated with the Advisor’s management of the Fund and other accounts under its management; |
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• | data comparing services provided and charges to the Advisor's other investment management clients; |
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• | acquired fund fees and expenses; |
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• | payments and practices by the Fund and the Advisor regarding financial intermediaries whose clients are investors in the Fund, the nature of services provided by intermediaries, and the terms of share classes utilized; and |
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• | any collateral benefits derived by the Advisor from the management of the Fund. |
In keeping with its practice, the Board held two in-person meetings to review and discuss the information provided in response to their request and held active discussions with the Advisor regarding the renewal of the management agreement. The independent Trustees had the benefit of the advice of their independent counsel throughout the process.
Factors Considered
The Trustees considered all of the information provided by the Advisor, the independent data providers, and the independent Trustees’ independent counsel in connection with the approval. They determined that the information was sufficient for them to evaluate the management agreement for the Fund. In connection with their review, the Trustees did not identify any single factor as being all-important or controlling and each Trustee may have attributed different levels of importance to different factors. In deciding to renew the management agreement, the Board based its decision on a number of factors, including without limitation the following:
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services - Generally. Under the management agreement, the Advisor is responsible for providing or arranging for all services necessary for the operation of the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor provides or arranges at its own expense a wide variety of services including without limitation the following:
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• | constructing and designing the Fund |
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• | portfolio research and security selection |
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• | initial capitalization/funding |
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• | daily valuation of the Fund’s portfolio |
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• | shareholder servicing and transfer agency, including shareholder confirmations, recordkeeping, and communications |
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• | legal services (except the independent Trustees’ counsel) |
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• | regulatory and portfolio compliance |
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• | marketing and distribution (except amounts paid by the Fund under Rule 12b-1 plans) |
The Board noted that many of these services have expanded over time in terms of both quantity and complexity in response to shareholder demands, competition in the industry, changing distribution channels, and the changing regulatory environment.
Investment Management, Shareholder, and Other Services. The nature of the investment management services provided to the Fund is quite complex and allows Fund shareholders access to professional money management, instant diversification of their investments within an asset class, the opportunity to easily diversify among asset classes by investing in or exchanging among various American Century Investments funds, and liquidity. In evaluating investment performance, the Board expects the Advisor to manage the Fund in accordance with its investment objectives and approved strategies. Further, the Trustees recognize that the Advisor has an obligation to seek the best execution of fund trades. In providing these services, the Advisor utilizes teams of investment professionals (portfolio managers, analysts, research assistants, and securities traders) who require extensive information technology, research, training, compliance, and other systems to conduct their business. The Board, directly and through its Portfolio Committee, regularly reviews investment performance information for the Fund, together with comparative information for appropriate benchmarks and/or peer groups of similarly-managed funds, over different time horizons. The Trustees also review detailed performance information provided by the Advisor during the management agreement approval process. If performance concerns are identified, the Fund receives special reviews until performance improves, during which the Board discusses with the Advisor the reasons for such results (e.g., market conditions, security selection) and any efforts being undertaken to improve performance. The Fund’s performance was above its benchmark for
the one-year period reviewed by the Board. The Board found the investment management services provided by the Advisor to the Fund to be satisfactory and consistent with the management agreement.
Under the management agreement, the Advisor provides the Fund with a comprehensive package of transfer agency, shareholder, and other services. The Board, directly and through various committees of the Board, regularly reviews reports and evaluations of such services at its regular meetings. These reports include, but are not limited to, information regarding the operational efficiency and accuracy of the shareholder and transfer agency services provided, staffing levels, shareholder satisfaction (as measured by external as well as internal sources), technology support, new products and services offered to Fund shareholders, securities trading activities, portfolio valuation services, auditing services, and legal and operational compliance activities. Certain aspects of shareholder and transfer agency service level efficiency and the quality of securities trading activities are measured by independent third party providers and are presented in comparison to other fund groups not managed by the Advisor.
The Board found the services provided by the Advisor to the Fund under the management agreement to be competitive and of high quality.
Costs of Services and Profitability. The Advisor provides detailed information concerning its cost of providing various services to the Fund, its profitability in managing the Fund, its overall profitability, and its financial condition. The Trustees have reviewed with the Advisor the methodology used to prepare this financial information. This information is considered in evaluating the Advisor’s financial condition, its ability to continue to provide services under the management agreement, and the reasonableness of the current management fee. The Board concluded that the Advisor’s profits were reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Economies of Scale. The Board also reviewed information provided by the Advisor regarding the possible existence of economies of scale in connection with the management of the Fund. The Board concluded that economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, especially on a fund-by-fund basis. The Board concluded that the Advisor is appropriately sharing economies of scale through its competitive fee structure, offering competitive fees from fund inception, and through reinvestment in its business to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded services.
Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than brokerage expenses, expenses attributable to short sales, taxes, interest, extraordinary expenses, the fees and expenses of the Fund’s independent Trustees (including their independent legal counsel), and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the unified fee structure, the Advisor is responsible for providing all investment advisory, custody, audit, administrative, compliance, recordkeeping, marketing, and shareholder services, or arranging and supervising third parties to provide such services. By contrast, most other funds are charged a variety of fees, including an investment advisory fee, a transfer agency fee, an administrative fee, distribution charges, and other expenses. Other than their investment advisory fees and any applicable Rule 12b-1 distribution fees, all other components of the total fees charged by these other funds may be increased without shareholder approval. The Board believes the unified fee structure is a benefit to Fund shareholders because it clearly discloses to shareholders the cost of owning Fund shares, and, since the unified fee cannot be increased without a vote of Fund shareholders, it shifts to the Advisor the risk of increased costs of operating the Fund and provides a direct incentive to minimize administrative inefficiencies. Part of the Board’s analysis of fee levels involves reviewing certain evaluative data compiled by an independent provider and comparing the Fund’s unified fee to the total expense ratio of peer funds. The unified fee charged to shareholders of the Fund was above the median of the total expense ratios of the Fund’s peer universe. The Board concluded
that the management fee paid by the Fund to the Advisor under the management agreement is reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Comparison to Fees and Services Provided to Other Clients of the Advisor. The Board also requested and received information from the Advisor concerning the nature of the services, fees, costs, and profitability of its advisory services to advisory clients other than the Fund. They observed that these varying types of client accounts require different services and involve different regulatory and entrepreneurial risks than the management of the Fund. The Board analyzed this information and concluded that the fees charged and services provided to the Fund were reasonable by comparison.
Payments to Intermediaries. The Trustees also requested and received a description of payments made to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided by intermediaries. These payments include various payments made by the Fund or the Advisor to different types of intermediaries and recordkeepers for distribution and service activities provided for the Fund. The Trustees reviewed such information and received representations from the Advisor that all such payments by the Fund were made pursuant to the Fund's Rule 12b-1 Plan and that all such payments by the Advisor were made from the Advisor's resources and reasonable profits. The Board found the payments to be reasonable in scope and purpose.
Collateral or “Fall-Out” Benefits Derived by the Advisor. The Board considered the existence of collateral benefits the Advisor may receive as a result of its relationship with the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor’s primary business is managing mutual funds and it generally does not use fund or shareholder information to generate profits in other lines of business, and therefore does not derive any significant collateral benefits from them. The Board noted that the Advisor receives proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex.
Existing Relationship. The Board also considered whether there was any reason for not continuing the existing arrangement with the Advisor. In this regard, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund’s operations and various risks, uncertainties, and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision not to continue such relationship. In particular, the Board recognized that most shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Advisor’s industry standing and reputation and in the expectation that the Advisor will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund.
Conclusion of the Trustees. As a result of this process, the Board, including all of the independent Trustees and assisted by the advice of independent legal counsel, taking into account all of the factors discussed above and the information provided by the Advisor and others in connection with its review and throughout the year, concluded that the management agreement between the Fund and the Advisor is fair and reasonable in light of the services provided and should be renewed.
Retirement Account Information
As required by law, distributions you receive from certain retirement accounts are subject to federal income tax withholding, unless you elect not to have withholding apply*. Tax will be withheld on the total amount withdrawn even though you may be receiving amounts that are not subject to withholding, such as nondeductible contributions. In such case, excess amounts of withholding could occur. You may adjust your withholding election so that a greater or lesser amount will be withheld.
If you don’t want us to withhold on this amount, you must notify us to not withhold the federal income tax. You may notify us in writing or in certain situations by telephone or through other electronic means. For systematic withdrawals, your withholding election will remain in effect until revoked or changed by filing a new election. You have the right to revoke your election at any time and change your withholding percentage for future distributions.
Remember, even if you elect not to have income tax withheld, you are liable for paying income tax on the taxable portion of your withdrawal. If you elect not to have income tax withheld or you don’t have enough income tax withheld, you may be responsible for payment of estimated tax. You may incur penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and estimated tax payments are not sufficient. You can reduce or defer the income tax on a distribution by directly or indirectly rolling such distribution over to another IRA or eligible plan. You should consult your tax advisor for additional information.
State tax will be withheld if, at the time of your distribution, your address is within one of the mandatory withholding states and you have federal income tax withheld (or as otherwise required by state law). State taxes will be withheld from your distribution in accordance with the respective state rules.
*Some 403(b), 457 and qualified retirement plan distributions may be subject to 20% mandatory withholding, as they are subject to special tax and withholding rules. Your plan administrator or plan sponsor is required to provide you with a special tax notice explaining those rules at the time you request a distribution. If applicable, federal and/or state taxes may be withheld from your distribution amount.
Proxy Voting Policies
Descriptions of the principles and policies that the fund's investment advisor uses in exercising the voting rights associated with the securities purchased and/or held by the fund are available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021 or visiting the "About Us" page of American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com. A description of the policies is also available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on the "About Us" page at americancentury.com. It is also available at sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov, and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The fund also makes its complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the most recent quarter of its fiscal year available on its website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021.
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Any opinions expressed in this report reflect those of the author as of the date of the report, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of American Century Investments® or any other person in the American Century Investments organization. Any such opinions are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and American Century Investments disclaims any responsibility to update such opinions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice and, because investment decisions made by American Century Investments funds are based on numerous factors, may not be relied upon as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any American Century Investments fund. Security examples are used for representational purposes only and are not intended as recommendations to purchase or sell securities. Performance information for comparative indices and securities is provided to American Century Investments by third party vendors. To the best of American Century Investments’ knowledge, such information is accurate at the time of printing.
Jonathan Thomas
Dear Investor:
Thank you for reviewing this semiannual report for the period ended September 30, 2017. It provides a market overview (below), followed by a schedule of fund investments and other financial information. For additional commentary and information on fund performance, plus other investment insights, we encourage you to visit our website, americancentury.com.
All Major Asset Classes Provided Positive Performance
From large-cap stocks to short-maturity Treasuries, the U.S. financial markets delivered across-the-board gains for the six-month period. Stock investors responded enthusiastically to two consecutive quarters of double-digit earnings growth for S&P 500 companies, the first such back-to-back performance since 2011. In addition, gross domestic product growth accelerated to an annualized rate of 3.1% in the April-June quarter, up from 1.2% in the first quarter and the fastest pace in two years. Meanwhile, despite setbacks and delays for some components of President Trump’s pro-growth agenda, equity investors generally remained optimistic regarding future U.S. economic gains.
Against this backdrop, the S&P 500 Index reached several milestones and returned 7.71% for the six-month period. In terms of equity styles, riskier and economically sensitive stocks generally remained in favor. For example, small-cap stocks outperformed their mid- and large-cap peers, while growth stocks largely outperformed value stocks across the capitalization spectrum.
Investor preferences for risk also extended to the fixed-income market, where spread (non-Treasury) sectors were top performers and drove the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index to a 2.31% gain for the six-month period. The Federal Reserve (the Fed) remained relatively supportive, raising rates only once (by 25 basis points in June) amid a low-inflation backdrop and announcing a gradual approach to balance sheet normalization. Meanwhile, upbeat corporate earnings, a rallying stock market, robust investor demand for yield, and favorable supply/demand dynamics in the corporate credit markets led to outperformance among corporate bonds.
As Congress considers corporate tax cuts and other growth-oriented reforms, and the Fed continues to pursue policy normalization, new opportunities and challenges likely will emerge. We continue to believe in a disciplined, diversified, and risk-aware approach, using professionally managed portfolios in pursuit of investment goals. We appreciate your continued trust in us.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Thomas
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Century Investments
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 | |
Portfolio at a Glance | |
Average Duration (effective) | 4.1 years |
Weighted Average Life | 6.4 years |
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Types of Investments in Portfolio | % of net assets |
Corporate Bonds | 49.1% |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | 11.4% |
Mutual Funds | 10.8% |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | 9.1% |
Asset-Backed Securities | 9.0% |
Preferred Stocks | 4.2% |
Sovereign Governments and Agencies | 3.6% |
U.S. Treasury Securities | 1.5% |
Common Stocks | 0.1% |
Temporary Cash Investments | 3.8% |
Other Assets and Liabilities | (2.6)% |
Fund shareholders may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemption/exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing cost of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017 (except as noted).
Actual Expenses
The table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses for each class. You may use the information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century Investments fund, or I Class shares of the American Century Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century Investments account (i.e., not a financial intermediary or retirement plan account), American Century Investments may charge you a $12.50 semiannual account maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than $10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your accounts to pay the $12.50 fee. In determining your total eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in all personal accounts (including American Century Investments Brokerage accounts) registered under your Social Security number. Personal accounts include individual accounts, joint accounts, UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth, Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other retirement accounts. If you have only business, business retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Investments Brokerage accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. If you are subject to the Account Maintenance Fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee amount.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return of a fund’s share class. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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| Beginning Account Value 4/1/17 | Ending Account Value 9/30/17 | Expenses Paid During Period(1) 4/1/17 - 9/30/17 | Annualized Expense Ratio(1) |
Actual | | | | |
Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,033.60 | $3.47 | 0.68% |
I Class | $1,000 | $1,030.90(2) | $2.81(3) | 0.58% |
Y Class | $1,000 | $1,031.40(2) | $2.32(3) | 0.48% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,033.40 | $4.74 | 0.93% |
C Class | $1,000 | $1,029.50 | $8.55 | 1.68% |
R Class | $1,000 | $1,032.10 | $6.01 | 1.18% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $1,035.70 | $2.45 | 0.48% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $1,036.00 | $2.19 | 0.43% |
Hypothetical | | | | |
Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,021.66 | $3.45 | 0.68% |
I Class | $1,000 | $1,022.16(4) | $2.94(4) | 0.58% |
Y Class | $1,000 | $1,022.66(4) | $2.43(4) | 0.48% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,020.41 | $4.71 | 0.93% |
C Class | $1,000 | $1,016.65 | $8.49 | 1.68% |
R Class | $1,000 | $1,019.15 | $5.97 | 1.18% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $1,022.66 | $2.43 | 0.48% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $1,022.91 | $2.18 | 0.43% |
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(1) | Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183, the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365, to reflect the one-half year period. Annualized expense ratio reflects actual expenses, including any applicable fee waivers or expense reimbursements and excluding any acquired fund fees and expenses. |
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(2) | Ending account value based on actual return from April 10, 2017 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2017. |
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(3) | Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 174, the number of days in the period from April 10, 2017 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2017, divided by 365, to reflect the period. Had the class been available for the full period, the expenses paid during the period would have been higher. |
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(4) | Ending account value and expenses paid during the period assumes the class had been available throughout the entire period and are calculated using the class’s annualized expense ratio listed in the table above. |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
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| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
CORPORATE BONDS — 49.1% | | | |
Auto Components — 0.6% | | | |
American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc., 6.625%, 10/15/22 | | $ | 75,000 |
| $ | 77,669 |
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Automobiles — 1.3% | | | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 5.25%, 3/1/26 | | 115,000 |
| 125,003 |
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Jaguar Land Rover Automotive plc, 4.125%, 12/15/18(1) | | 25,000 |
| 25,500 |
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Jaguar Land Rover Automotive plc, 5.625%, 2/1/23(1) | | 25,000 |
| 26,062 |
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| | | 176,565 |
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Banks — 2.2% | | | |
Akbank Turk AS, 3.875%, 10/24/17 | | 15,000 |
| 15,025 |
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Bancolombia SA, 6.125%, 7/26/20 | | 100,000 |
| 109,500 |
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BBVA Banco Continental SA, 3.25%, 4/8/18(1) | | 30,000 |
| 30,291 |
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BBVA Bancomer SA, 7.25%, 4/22/20 | | 100,000 |
| 110,250 |
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ICICI Bank Ltd. (Dubai), MTN, 4.70%, 2/21/18 | | 15,000 |
| 15,164 |
|
Itau CorpBanca, 3.125%, 1/15/18 | | 15,000 |
| 15,027 |
|
| | | 295,257 |
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Biotechnology — 0.8% | | | |
Gilead Sciences, Inc., 4.15%, 3/1/47 | | 100,000 |
| 103,257 |
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Building Products — 0.8% | | | |
Masco Corp., 4.45%, 4/1/25 | | 100,000 |
| 107,240 |
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Capital Markets — 0.8% | | | |
Jefferies Group LLC, 4.85%, 1/15/27 | | 100,000 |
| 105,118 |
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Commercial Services and Supplies — 0.5% | | | |
Covanta Holding Corp., 5.875%, 3/1/24 | | 75,000 |
| 74,625 |
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Consumer Finance — 0.5% | | | |
Discover Financial Services, 3.75%, 3/4/25 | | 75,000 |
| 75,387 |
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Containers and Packaging — 2.3% | | | |
Ball Corp., 5.00%, 3/15/22 | | 75,000 |
| 81,469 |
|
Berry Global, Inc., 5.125%, 7/15/23 | | 75,000 |
| 78,656 |
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Crown Americas LLC / Crown Americas Capital Corp. IV, 4.50%, 1/15/23 | | 75,000 |
| 79,125 |
|
Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC / Reynolds Group Issuer Lu, 5.125%, 7/15/23(1) | | 75,000 |
| 78,364 |
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| | | 317,614 |
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Diversified Financial Services — 2.2% | | | |
Ally Financial, Inc., 3.50%, 1/27/19 | | 70,000 |
| 71,225 |
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Ally Financial, Inc., 4.625%, 3/30/25 | | 65,000 |
| 68,412 |
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JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 5.15%, 5/1/23(8) | | 150,000 |
| 156,000 |
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| | | 295,637 |
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Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.8% | | | |
AT&T, Inc., 4.45%, 4/1/24 | | 100,000 |
| 106,442 |
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| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Energy Equipment and Services — 0.7% | | | |
Ensco plc, 8.00%, 1/31/24 | | $ | 46,000 |
| $ | 45,425 |
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Transocean, Inc., 9.00%, 7/15/23(1) | | 45,000 |
| 48,712 |
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| | | 94,137 |
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Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 2.7% | | | |
American Tower Corp., 3.375%, 10/15/26 | | 125,000 |
| 123,746 |
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Crown Castle International Corp., 5.25%, 1/15/23 | | 95,000 |
| 105,255 |
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Equinix, Inc., 5.375%, 4/1/23 | | 75,000 |
| 78,435 |
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Essex Portfolio LP, 3.625%, 8/15/22 | | 60,000 |
| 62,100 |
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| | | 369,536 |
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Gas Utilities — 3.3% | | | |
Enterprise Products Operating LLC, VRN, 5.02%, 11/1/17, resets quarterly off the 3-month LIBOR plus 3.708% | | 75,000 |
| 75,131 |
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Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 6.50%, 9/1/39 | | 115,000 |
| 131,405 |
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MPLX LP, 4.875%, 12/1/24 | | 88,000 |
| 94,972 |
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Rockies Express Pipeline LLC, 6.00%, 1/15/19(1) | | 75,000 |
| 78,000 |
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Williams Cos., Inc. (The), 3.70%, 1/15/23 | | 75,000 |
| 75,000 |
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| | | 454,508 |
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Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 0.7% | | | |
Abbott Laboratories, 3.75%, 11/30/26 | | 100,000 |
| 102,762 |
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Health Care Providers and Services — 3.3% | | | |
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc., 5.125%, 7/1/22 | | 25,000 |
| 26,010 |
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CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc., 5.125%, 8/1/21 | | 75,000 |
| 74,250 |
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DaVita, Inc., 5.125%, 7/15/24 | | 80,000 |
| 79,800 |
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Express Scripts Holding Co., 4.50%, 2/25/26 | | 100,000 |
| 107,125 |
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Tenet Healthcare Corp., 4.75%, 6/1/20 | | 75,000 |
| 77,625 |
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Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.00%, 10/1/20 | | 75,000 |
| 80,116 |
|
| | | 444,926 |
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Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 2.4% | | | |
Aramark Services, Inc., 4.75%, 6/1/26 | | 75,000 |
| 79,155 |
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FelCor Lodging LP, 5.625%, 3/1/23 | | 75,000 |
| 78,094 |
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Hilton Domestic Operating Co., Inc., 4.25%, 9/1/24 | | 75,000 |
| 76,687 |
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International Game Technology plc, 6.25%, 2/15/22(1) | | 80,000 |
| 88,840 |
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| | | 322,776 |
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Household Durables — 3.0% | | | |
Lennar Corp., 4.75%, 5/30/25 | | 75,000 |
| 78,656 |
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M.D.C. Holdings, Inc., 5.50%, 1/15/24 | | 65,000 |
| 70,343 |
|
PulteGroup, Inc., 5.50%, 3/1/26 | | 75,000 |
| 82,061 |
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Toll Brothers Finance Corp., 5.625%, 1/15/24 | | 75,000 |
| 82,406 |
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TRI Pointe Group, Inc. / TRI Pointe Homes, Inc., 4.375%, 6/15/19 | | 90,000 |
| 92,363 |
|
| | | 405,829 |
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Industrial Conglomerates — 0.6% | | | |
HD Supply, Inc., 5.75%, 4/15/24(1) | | 75,000 |
| 80,438 |
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Insurance — 3.2% | | | |
AXA SA, MTN, VRN, 3.375%, 7/6/27(8) | EUR | 100,000 |
| 128,502 |
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CNP Assurances, VRN, 4.50%, 6/10/27(8) | | 100,000 |
| 133,765 |
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| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Liberty Mutual Group, Inc., VRN, 4.23%, 12/15/17, resets quarterly off the 3-month LIBOR plus 2.91%(1) | | $ | 125,000 |
| $ | 122,500 |
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Voya Financial, Inc., VRN, 5.65%, 5/15/23(8) | | 50,000 |
| 53,225 |
|
| | | 437,992 |
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Internet and Direct Marketing Retail — 0.9% | | | |
Amazon.com, Inc., 3.15%, 8/22/27(1) | | 125,000 |
| 125,740 |
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IT Services — 0.6% | | | |
First Data Corp., 5.00%, 1/15/24(1) | | 75,000 |
| 78,154 |
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Machinery — 0.6% | | | |
Oshkosh Corp., 5.375%, 3/1/22 | | 75,000 |
| 78,094 |
|
Media — 3.7% | | | |
21st Century Fox America, Inc., 6.90%, 8/15/39 | | 75,000 |
| 101,498 |
|
CSC Holdings LLC, 6.75%, 11/15/21 | | 75,000 |
| 83,063 |
|
DISH DBS Corp., 5.125%, 5/1/20 | | 75,000 |
| 78,821 |
|
Lamar Media Corp., 5.375%, 1/15/24 | | 65,000 |
| 68,738 |
|
Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 6.00%, 7/15/24(1) | | 75,000 |
| 80,906 |
|
Time Warner, Inc., 3.80%, 2/15/27 | | 95,000 |
| 95,197 |
|
| | | 508,223 |
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Metals and Mining — 2.0% | | | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 3.875%, 3/15/23 | | 75,000 |
| 74,250 |
|
Teck Resources Ltd., 4.75%, 1/15/22 | | 75,000 |
| 79,664 |
|
Vale Overseas Ltd., 6.25%, 8/10/26 | | 100,000 |
| 114,000 |
|
| | | 267,914 |
|
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 0.6% | | | |
Starwood Property Trust, Inc., 5.00%, 12/15/21 | | 75,000 |
| 78,469 |
|
Multi-Utilities — 1.2% | | | |
AmeriGas Partners LP / AmeriGas Finance Corp., 5.875%, 8/20/26 | | 75,000 |
| 78,375 |
|
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., VRN, 4.66%, 10/30/17, resets quarterly off the 3-month LIBOR plus 3.35% | | 80,000 |
| 80,291 |
|
| | | 158,666 |
|
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 3.3% | | | |
Continental Resources, Inc., 5.00%, 9/15/22 | | 60,000 |
| 61,200 |
|
Lukoil International Finance BV, 7.25%, 11/5/19 | | 100,000 |
| 109,639 |
|
MEG Energy Corp., 7.00%, 3/31/24(1) | | 50,000 |
| 43,125 |
|
Petrobras Global Finance BV, 5.30%, 1/27/25(1) | | 31,000 |
| 30,992 |
|
Petroleos Mexicanos, 6.00%, 3/5/20 | | 100,000 |
| 107,700 |
|
Sanchez Energy Corp., 7.75%, 6/15/21 | | 50,000 |
| 47,625 |
|
Sunoco LP / Sunoco Finance Corp., 5.50%, 8/1/20 | | 50,000 |
| 51,563 |
|
| | | 451,844 |
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Pharmaceuticals — 0.5% | | | |
Endo Finance LLC, 5.75%, 1/15/22(1) | | 50,000 |
| 44,125 |
|
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., 5.625%, 12/1/21(1) | | 25,000 |
| 23,500 |
|
| | | 67,625 |
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| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Specialty Retail — 0.8% | | | |
Avis Budget Car Rental LLC / Avis Budget Finance, Inc., 5.50%, 4/1/23 | | $ | 75,000 |
| $ | 76,969 |
|
Hertz Corp. (The), 6.75%, 4/15/19 | | 27,000 |
| 26,949 |
|
| | | 103,918 |
|
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 1.2% | | | |
Seagate HDD Cayman, 4.75%, 6/1/23 | | 55,000 |
| 55,779 |
|
Western Digital Corp., 7.375%, 4/1/23(1) | | 100,000 |
| 109,800 |
|
| | | 165,579 |
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Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods — 0.5% | | | |
Hanesbrands, Inc., 4.625%, 5/15/24(1) | | 70,000 |
| 73,238 |
|
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.5% | | | |
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 6.625%, 4/1/23 | | 70,000 |
| 73,851 |
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TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $6,547,284) | | | 6,679,030 |
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COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS(2) — 11.4% | | | |
Private Sponsor Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 9.3% | | | |
Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-12, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.46%, 10/2/17(3) | | 63,016 |
| 63,188 |
|
Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-8, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.60%, 10/2/17(3) | | 28,990 |
| 28,334 |
|
Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-1, Class A1, VRN, 3.04%, 11/1/17, resets annually off the 1-year H15T1Y plus 2.25% | | 10,035 |
| 10,074 |
|
Chase Mortgage Finance Trust, Series 2007-A2, Class 6A2 SEQ, VRN, 3.49%, 10/2/17(3) | | 9,950 |
| 9,624 |
|
Citicorp Mortgage Securities, Inc., Series 2007-8, Class 1A3, 6.00%, 9/25/37 | | 32,423 |
| 33,628 |
|
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2004-UST1, Class A5, VRN, 3.01%, 10/2/17(3) | | 99,689 |
| 98,844 |
|
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2005-4, Class A, VRN, 3.55%, 10/2/17(3) | | 49,373 |
| 49,073 |
|
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2005-6, Class A2, VRN, 3.18%, 4/1/18, resets annually off the 1-year H15T1Y plus 2.15% | | 36,104 |
| 36,507 |
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Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-3, Class 1A1, VRN, 5.42%, 10/2/17(3) | | 44,321 |
| 42,523 |
|
First Horizon Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Series 2006-AR4, Class 1A2, VRN, 3.05%, 10/2/17(3) | | 24,927 |
| 22,350 |
|
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-AR6, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.20%, 10/2/17(3) | | 45,674 |
| 46,682 |
|
JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-A4, Class 1A1, VRN, 3.46%, 10/2/17(3) | | 17,596 |
| 17,659 |
|
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Series 2005-3, Class 2A, VRN, 3.20%, 10/25/17(3) | | 70,320 |
| 69,657 |
|
WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-AR3, Class A1, VRN, 3.06%, 10/2/17(3) | | 37,268 |
| 36,756 |
|
WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-AR7, Class A3, VRN, 3.20%, 10/2/17(3) | | 35,010 |
| 35,302 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2004-A, Class A1, VRN, 3.18%, 10/2/17(3) | | 20,920 |
| 21,292 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-18, Class 1A1, 5.50%, 1/25/36 | | 20,087 |
| 19,985 |
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| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-AR12, Class 2A6, VRN, 3.26%, 10/2/17(3) | | $ | 39,346 |
| $ | 39,827 |
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Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-AR16, Class 4A8, VRN, 3.44%, 10/2/17(3) | | 35,000 |
| 35,750 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-AR16, Class 6A3, VRN, 3.45%, 10/2/17(3) | | 18,527 |
| 18,657 |
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Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-6, Class 1A16 SEQ, 5.75%, 5/25/36 | | 59,878 |
| 60,151 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-7, Class 3A1 SEQ, 6.00%, 6/25/36 | | 14,517 |
| 14,337 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-8, Class A10 SEQ, 6.00%, 7/25/36 | | 23,786 |
| 24,010 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR1, Class 2A5 SEQ, VRN, 3.21%, 10/2/17(3) | | 76,230 |
| 74,220 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR10, Class 1A1, VRN, 3.30%, 10/2/17(3) | | 22,022 |
| 21,487 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR10, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.33%, 10/2/17(3) | | 27,974 |
| 27,819 |
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Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR10, Class 5A6 SEQ, VRN, 3.39%, 10/2/17(3) | | 49,304 |
| 49,729 |
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Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR15, Class A1, VRN, 3.58%, 10/2/17(3) | | 8,330 |
| 8,173 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR16, Class A1, VRN, 3.72%, 10/2/17(3) | | 18,807 |
| 18,425 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR19, Class A1, VRN, 3.11%, 10/2/17(3) | | 68,234 |
| 63,509 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR5, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.33%, 10/2/17(3) | | 27,919 |
| 26,567 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-11, Class A36, 6.00%, 8/25/37 | | 47,587 |
| 47,722 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-15, Class A1, 6.00%, 11/25/37 | | 7,633 |
| 7,603 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-4, Class A15, 6.00%, 4/25/37 | | 26,272 |
| 26,836 |
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-7, Class A1, 6.00%, 6/25/37 | | 55,017 |
| 55,481 |
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| | | 1,261,781 |
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U.S. Government Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 2.1% | |
FHLMC, Series 2016-DNA4, Class M2, VRN, 2.54%, 10/25/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.30% | | 165,000 |
| 167,112 |
|
FNMA, Series 2017-C03, Class 1M2, VRN, 4.24%, 10/25/17(3) | | 125,000 |
| 128,945 |
|
| | | 296,057 |
|
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS (Cost $1,541,601) | | | 1,557,838 |
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MUTUAL FUNDS(4) — 10.8% | | | |
Emerging Markets Debt Fund R6 Class (Cost $1,388,108) | | 140,253 |
| 1,465,649 |
|
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES(2) — 9.1% | | | |
Bank of America Merrill Lynch Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2015-200P, Class B, 3.49%, 4/14/33(1) | | $ | 50,000 |
| 51,007 |
|
BB-UBS Trust, Series 2012-SHOW, Class A SEQ, 3.43%, 11/5/36(1) | | 75,000 |
| 76,893 |
|
Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2014-CR15, Class B, VRN, 4.86%, 10/2/17(3) | | 65,000 |
| 70,061 |
|
|
| | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2014-LC17, Class B, VRN, 4.49%, 10/2/17(3) | | $ | 50,000 |
| $ | 53,012 |
|
Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2016-CR28, Class B, VRN, 4.80%, 10/2/17(3) | | 25,000 |
| 26,483 |
|
Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2014-UBS5, Class B, VRN, 4.51%, 10/2/17(3) | | 30,000 |
| 31,664 |
|
Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2015-CR22, Class B, VRN, 3.93%, 10/2/17(3) | | 25,000 |
| 25,414 |
|
Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-CD1, Class AM, 2.93%, 8/10/49 | | 25,000 |
| 24,341 |
|
Core Industrial Trust, Series 2015-CALW, Class C, 3.56%, 2/10/34(1) | | 100,000 |
| 102,297 |
|
Core Industrial Trust, Series 2015-TEXW, Class B, 3.33%, 2/10/34(1) | | 25,000 |
| 25,457 |
|
DBCG Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-BBG, Class A, VRN, 1.94%, 10/15/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 0.70%(1) | | 50,000 |
| 50,143 |
|
GS Mortgage Securities Corp. II, Series 2015-GC28, Class AS, 3.76%, 2/10/48 | | 50,000 |
| 51,166 |
|
GS Mortgage Securities Corp. II, Series 2016-GS2, Class B, VRN, 3.76%, 10/2/17(3) | | 25,000 |
| 25,654 |
|
Hudson Yards Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-10HY, Class A SEQ, 2.84%, 8/10/38(1) | | 50,000 |
| 48,933 |
|
Hudson Yards Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-10HY, Class B, VRN, 3.08%, 10/2/17(1)(3) | | 25,000 |
| 24,445 |
|
Irvine Core Office Trust, Series 2013-IRV, Class A2 SEQ, VRN, 3.28%, 10/10/17(1)(3) | | 100,000 |
| 102,487 |
|
JPMBB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2014-C21, Class B, VRN, 4.34%, 10/2/17(3) | | 60,000 |
| 61,666 |
|
JPMDB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2017-C5, Class A4, 3.41%, 3/15/50 | | 60,000 |
| 61,770 |
|
JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2013-C16, Class C, VRN, 5.14%, 10/2/17(3) | | 37,000 |
| 38,328 |
|
JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2016-JP2, Class B, 3.46%, 8/15/49 | | 40,000 |
| 39,283 |
|
Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, Series 2014-CPT, Class C, VRN, 3.56%, 10/2/17(1)(3) | | 40,000 |
| 40,780 |
|
UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-C1, Class A3, 3.20%, 6/15/50 | | 100,000 |
| 100,880 |
|
Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-C38, Class A4, 3.19%, 7/15/50 | | 100,000 |
| 100,881 |
|
TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $1,235,341) | | | 1,233,045 |
|
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES(2) — 9.0% | | | |
Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC, Series 2013-1A, Class A SEQ, 1.92%, 9/20/19(1) | | 100,000 |
| 99,995 |
|
Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC, Series 2014-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.46%, 7/20/20(1) | | 125,000 |
| 125,433 |
|
Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC, Series 2015-2A, Class B, 3.42%, 12/20/21(1) | | 25,000 |
| 25,316 |
|
BRE Grand Islander Timeshare Issuer LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.94%, 5/25/29(1) | | 87,759 |
| 87,986 |
|
BRE Grand Islander Timeshare Issuer LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class B, 3.24%, 5/25/29(1) | | 21,940 |
| 21,920 |
|
Colony Starwood Homes, Series 2016-2A, Class A, VRN, 2.48%, 10/17/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.25%(1) | | 74,828 |
| 75,513 |
|
|
| | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Hertz Fleet Lease Funding LP, Series 2014-1, Class D, VRN, 2.74%, 10/10/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR plus 1.50%(1) | | $ | 50,000 |
| $ | 49,995 |
|
Hertz Vehicle Financing LLC, Series 2013-1A, Class A2 SEQ, 1.83%, 8/25/19(1) | | 125,000 |
| 124,566 |
|
Hertz Vehicle Financing LLC, Series 2013-1A, Class B2, 2.48%, 8/25/19(1) | | 100,000 |
| 99,537 |
|
Hilton Grand Vacations Trust, Series 2014-AA, Class B, VRN, 2.07%, 10/25/17(1)(3) | | 14,033 |
| 13,863 |
|
Hilton Grand Vacations Trust, Series 2017-AA, Class A SEQ, 2.66%, 12/26/28(1) | | 17,455 |
| 17,481 |
|
Marriott Vacation Club Owner Trust, Series 2012-1A, Class B, VRN, 3.50%, 10/20/17(1)(3) | | 10,643 |
| 10,742 |
|
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2013-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.15%, 4/22/30(1) | | 65,895 |
| 65,546 |
|
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2014-1A, Class B, 2.70%, 9/22/31(1) | | 21,087 |
| 20,896 |
|
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2017-1A, Class B, 2.75%, 12/20/34(1) | | 99,112 |
| 98,958 |
|
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2017-SFR1, Class A, 2.77%, 8/17/34(1) | | 49,955 |
| 50,023 |
|
Sierra Receivables Funding Co. LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.91%, 3/20/34(1) | | 21,499 |
| 21,641 |
|
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2015-1A, Class A, 2.40%, 3/22/32(1) | | 25,261 |
| 25,256 |
|
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2015-2A, Class A, 2.43%, 6/20/32(1) | | 28,509 |
| 28,462 |
|
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2015-3A, Class A SEQ, 2.58%, 9/20/32(1) | | 34,482 |
| 34,544 |
|
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2016-2A, Class A SEQ, 2.33%, 7/20/33(1) | | 12,083 |
| 12,066 |
|
TAL Advantage V LLC, Series 2014-2A, Class B, 3.97%, 5/20/39(1) | | 46,667 |
| 45,248 |
|
VSE VOI Mortgage LLC, Series 2016-A, Class A SEQ, 2.54%, 7/20/33(1) | | 70,873 |
| 70,514 |
|
TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $1,227,126) | | | 1,225,501 |
|
PREFERRED STOCKS — 4.2% | | | |
Banks — 2.1% | | | |
Bank of America Corp., 5.20% | | 135,000 |
| 139,556 |
|
Citigroup, Inc., 5.90% | | 135,000 |
| 145,800 |
|
| | | 285,356 |
|
Capital Markets — 1.2% | | | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 5.30% | | 150,000 |
| 161,062 |
|
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 0.6% | | | |
DDR Corp., 6.25% | | 1,400 |
| 35,420 |
|
Kimco Realty Corp., 5.625% | | 1,800 |
| 45,756 |
|
| | | 81,176 |
|
Insurance — 0.3% | | | |
XLIT Ltd., 3.76% | | 50,000 |
| 45,188 |
|
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost $546,103) | | | 572,782 |
|
SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES — 3.6% | | | |
Colombia — 1.0% | | | |
Colombia Government International Bond, 7.375%, 9/18/37 | | $ | 100,000 |
| 132,400 |
|
| | | |
|
| | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Dominican Republic — 0.8% | | | |
Dominican Republic International Bond, 6.875%, 1/29/26 | | $ | 100,000 |
| $ | 114,296 |
|
Egypt — 0.8% | | | |
Egypt Government International Bond, 5.75%, 4/29/20 | | 100,000 |
| 103,766 |
|
El Salvador — 0.8% | | | |
El Salvador Government International Bond, 8.625%, 2/28/29 | | 100,000 |
| 112,500 |
|
Greece — 0.2% | | | |
Hellenic Republic Government Bond, 4.375%, 8/1/22(1) | EUR | 25,000 |
| 29,276 |
|
TOTAL SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES (Cost $487,150) | | | 492,238 |
|
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES — 1.5% | | | |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 1.05%, 11/9/17(5)(6) (Cost $199,777) | | $ | 200,000 |
| 199,799 |
|
COMMON STOCKS — 0.1% | | | |
Energy Equipment and Services — 0.1% | | | |
Basic Energy Services, Inc.(7) (Cost $53,662) | | 955 |
| 18,432 |
|
TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS — 3.8% | | | |
Repurchase Agreement, BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 0.125% - 3.875%, 6/30/18 - 11/15/46, valued at $344,340), in a joint trading account at 0.95%, dated 9/29/17, due 10/2/17 (Delivery value $337,670) | | | 337,643 |
|
Repurchase Agreement, Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 2.00%, 11/15/26, valued at $176,966), at 0.34%, dated 9/29/17, due 10/2/17 (Delivery value $172,005) | | | 172,000 |
|
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class | | 1,159 |
| 1,159 |
|
TOTAL TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS (Cost $510,802) | | | 510,802 |
|
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 102.6% (Cost $13,736,954) | | | 13,955,116 |
|
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (2.6)% | | | (354,109 | ) |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | | $ | 13,601,007 |
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FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS |
Currency Purchased | Currency Sold | Counterparty | Settlement Date | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
ARS | 150,065 |
| USD | 8,340 |
| Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/17 | $ | (26 | ) |
ARS | 88,469 |
| USD | 4,834 |
| Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/17 | 67 |
|
USD | 26,786 |
| BRL | 83,688 |
| Morgan Stanley | 12/20/17 | 636 |
|
USD | 12,984 |
| BRL | 41,106 |
| Morgan Stanley | 12/20/17 | 139 |
|
USD | 1,444 |
| BRL | 4,616 |
| Morgan Stanley | 12/20/17 | 2 |
|
USD | 18,812 |
| CHF | 17,702 |
| Credit Suisse AG | 12/20/17 | 435 |
|
USD | 8,216 |
| CHF | 7,844 |
| Credit Suisse AG | 12/20/17 | 72 |
|
USD | 40,401 |
| CHF | 38,579 |
| Credit Suisse AG | 12/20/17 | 351 |
|
USD | 1,728 |
| CHF | 1,664 |
| Credit Suisse AG | 12/20/17 | 1 |
|
USD | 18,468 |
| CLP | 11,412,977 |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/17 | 667 |
|
USD | 8,176 |
| CLP | 5,136,086 |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/17 | 166 |
|
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Currency Purchased | Currency Sold | Counterparty | Settlement Date | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
COP | 78,149,958 |
| USD | 26,507 |
| Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/17 | $ | (126 | ) |
COP | 37,862,004 |
| USD | 12,869 |
| Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/17 | (88 | ) |
EUR | 1,215 |
| USD | 1,459 |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/17 | (17 | ) |
USD | 271,395 |
| EUR | 224,922 |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/17 | 4,403 |
|
USD | 1,425 |
| EUR | 1,182 |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/17 | 22 |
|
USD | 29,269 |
| EUR | 24,777 |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/17 | (142 | ) |
GBP | 60 |
| USD | 79 |
| Credit Suisse AG | 12/20/17 | 2 |
|
GBP | 13,089 |
| USD | 17,339 |
| Credit Suisse AG | 12/20/17 | 242 |
|
GBP | 6,874 |
| USD | 9,138 |
| Credit Suisse AG | 12/20/17 | 95 |
|
GBP | 1,806 |
| USD | 2,449 |
| Credit Suisse AG | 12/20/17 | (23 | ) |
USD | 2,774 |
| GBP | 2,045 |
| Credit Suisse AG | 12/20/17 | 27 |
|
USD | 27,416 |
| INR | 1,769,723 |
| Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/17 | 581 |
|
USD | 13,566 |
| INR | 894,412 |
| Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/17 | 4 |
|
JPY | 2,903,279 |
| USD | 26,848 |
| Credit Suisse AG | 12/20/17 | (948 | ) |
JPY | 1,492,454 |
| USD | 13,601 |
| Credit Suisse AG | 12/20/17 | (287 | ) |
JPY | 4,423,829 |
| USD | 40,077 |
| Credit Suisse AG | 12/20/17 | (613 | ) |
JPY | 200,827 |
| USD | 1,796 |
| Credit Suisse AG | 12/20/17 | (5 | ) |
JPY | 174,609 |
| USD | 1,555 |
| Credit Suisse AG | 12/20/17 | 3 |
|
USD | 44,390 |
| KRW | 50,096,465 |
| Morgan Stanley | 12/21/17 | 609 |
|
USD | 2,285 |
| KRW | 2,578,079 |
| Morgan Stanley | 12/21/17 | 32 |
|
USD | 19,810 |
| KRW | 22,346,012 |
| Morgan Stanley | 12/21/17 | 281 |
|
USD | 2,485 |
| KRW | 2,843,891 |
| Morgan Stanley | 12/21/17 | — |
|
MYR | 770,996 |
| USD | 183,965 |
| Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/17 | (1,591 | ) |
MYR | 10,512 |
| USD | 2,500 |
| Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/17 | (13 | ) |
MYR | 21,735 |
| USD | 5,145 |
| Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/17 | (4 | ) |
NOK | 139,825 |
| USD | 18,095 |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/17 | (508 | ) |
NOK | 68,609 |
| USD | 8,741 |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/17 | (111 | ) |
USD | 17,525 |
| NZD | 24,295 |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/17 | 3 |
|
USD | 8,845 |
| NZD | 12,194 |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/17 | 51 |
|
PEN | 89,464 |
| USD | 27,509 |
| Morgan Stanley | 12/20/17 | (200 | ) |
PEN | 39,510 |
| USD | 12,168 |
| Morgan Stanley | 12/20/17 | (108 | ) |
PHP | 6,914,941 |
| USD | 135,005 |
| Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/17 | 148 |
|
PHP | 191,794 |
| USD | 3,735 |
| Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/17 | 14 |
|
PHP | 147,648 |
| USD | 2,887 |
| Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/17 | (1 | ) |
RUB | 1,050,742 |
| USD | 18,187 |
| Morgan Stanley | 12/20/17 | (201 | ) |
RUB | 482,177 |
| USD | 8,214 |
| Morgan Stanley | 12/20/17 | 39 |
|
USD | 28,126 |
| SEK | 222,474 |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/17 | 686 |
|
USD | 12,007 |
| SEK | 95,480 |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/17 | 230 |
|
USD | 1,515 |
| SEK | 12,317 |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/20/17 | (4 | ) |
USD | 319,212 |
| THB | 10,557,924 |
| Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/17 | 2,366 |
|
USD | 7,256 |
| THB | 239,808 |
| Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/17 | 59 |
|
USD | 8,711 |
| THB | 290,247 |
| Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/17 | 1 |
|
TRY | 31,557 |
| USD | 8,974 |
| Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/17 | (316 | ) |
TRY | 14,080 |
| USD | 3,986 |
| Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/20/17 | (123 | ) |
| | | | | | $ | 6,979 |
|
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FUTURES CONTRACTS PURCHASED |
Reference Entity | Contracts | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Underlying Contract Value | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Notes | 8 | December 2017 | USD | 800,000 |
| $ | 1,002,500 |
| $ | (14,205 | ) |
FUTURES CONTRACTS SOLD |
Reference Entity | Contracts | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Underlying Contract Value | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
Euro-Bobl 5-Year Bonds | 2 | December 2017 | EUR | 200,000 |
| $ | 310,083 |
| $ | 808 |
|
Euro-Bund 10-Year Bonds | 1 | December 2017 | EUR | 100,000 |
| 190,298 |
| 944 |
|
U.K. Gilt 10-Year Bonds | 2 | December 2017 | GBP | 200,000 |
| 331,998 |
| 9,055 |
|
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Notes | 7 | December 2017 | USD | 700,000 |
| 822,500 |
| 8,953 |
|
| | | | | $ | 1,654,879 |
| $ | 19,760 |
|
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INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENTS |
Counterparty | Floating Rate Index | Pay/Receive Floating Rate Index | Fixed Rate | Termination Date | Notional Amount | Value* |
Barclays Bank plc | BZDIOVRA | Receive | 8.03% | 1/2/19 | BRL | 1,621,000 |
| $ | (4,379 | ) |
Barclays Bank plc | BZDIOVRA | Pay | 9.82% | 1/2/23 | BRL | 424,000 |
| 4,136 |
|
Morgan Stanley | BZDIOVRA | Receive | 7.51% | 1/2/19 | BRL | 4,376,000 |
| (3,889 | ) |
Morgan Stanley | BZDIOVRA | Receive | 8.70% | 1/2/19 | BRL | 5,753,000 |
| (29,887 | ) |
Morgan Stanley | BZDIOVRA | Pay | 10.23% | 1/2/23 | BRL | 1,587,000 |
| 27,454 |
|
| | | | | | | $ | (6,565 | ) |
*Amount represents value and unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
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CENTRALLY CLEARED TOTAL RETURN SWAP AGREEMENTS |
Floating Rate Index | Pay/Receive Floating Rate Index | Fixed Rate | Termination Date | Notional Amount | Premiums Paid (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Value |
CPURNSA | Receive | 2.17 | % | 5/10/27 | $ | 300,000 |
| $ | 484 |
| $ | (3,109 | ) | $ | (2,625 | ) |
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TOTAL RETURN SWAP AGREEMENTS |
Counterparty | Floating Rate Index | Pay/Receive Floating Rate Index | Fixed Rate | Termination Date | Notional Amount | Value* |
Bank of America N.A. | CPURNSA | Receive | 2.22% | 4/13/27 | $ | 250,000 |
| $ | (3,916 | ) |
*Amount represents value and unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
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CENTRALLY CLEARED CREDIT DEFAULT SWAP AGREEMENTS |
Reference Entity | Type* | Fixed Rate Received (Paid) | Termination Date | Notional Amount | Premiums Paid (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Value** |
Markit CDX North America High Yield Index Series 28 | Sell | 5.00 | % | 6/20/22 | $ | 100,000 |
| $ | 7,387 |
| $ | 440 |
| $ | 7,827 |
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CREDIT DEFAULT SWAP AGREEMENTS |
Counterparty/Reference Entity | Type* | Fixed Rate Received (Paid) | Termination Date | Notional Amount | Premiums Paid (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Value** |
Bank of America N.A./ Camden Property Trust | Buy | (1.00)% | 12/20/19 | $ | 25,000 |
| $ | (79 | ) | $ | (264 | ) | $ | (343 | ) |
Barclays Bank plc/ Dominion Resources, Inc. | Buy | (1.00)% | 6/20/20 | $ | 25,000 |
| (415 | ) | (162 | ) | (577 | ) |
Barclays Bank plc/ Procter & Gamble Co. (The) | Buy | (1.00)% | 6/20/20 | $ | 25,000 |
| (552 | ) | (61 | ) | (613 | ) |
Deutsche Bank AG/ Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | Buy | (1.00)% | 9/20/19 | $ | 25,000 |
| (126 | ) | (325 | ) | (451 | ) |
Deutsche Bank AG/ International Business Machines Corp. | Buy | (1.00)% | 9/20/19 | $ | 25,000 |
| (265 | ) | (189 | ) | (454 | ) |
Goldman Sachs & Co./ Kellogg Co. | Buy | (1.00)% | 12/20/19 | $ | 25,000 |
| (201 | ) | (238 | ) | (439 | ) |
Goldman Sachs & Co./ M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. | Buy | (1.00)% | 6/20/20 | $ | 25,000 |
| 424 |
| (885 | ) | (461 | ) |
Goldman Sachs & Co./ Starwood Hotels & Resorts | Buy | (1.00)% | 6/20/20 | $ | 25,000 |
| (136 | ) | (451 | ) | (587 | ) |
Morgan Stanley & Co./ D.R. Horton, Inc. | Sell | 1.00% | 6/20/20 | $ | 25,000 |
| (314 | ) | 868 |
| 554 |
|
Morgan Stanley & Co./ Lennar Corp. | Sell | 5.00% | 6/20/20 | $ | 25,000 |
| 1,908 |
| 1,183 |
| 3,091 |
|
Morgan Stanley & Co./ Mondelez International, Inc. | Buy | (1.00)% | 9/20/19 | $ | 25,000 |
| (265 | ) | (154 | ) | (419 | ) |
Morgan Stanley & Co./ PepsiCo, Inc. | Buy | (1.00)% | 9/20/19 | $ | 25,000 |
| (290 | ) | (157 | ) | (447 | ) |
| | | | | $ | (311 | ) | $ | (835 | ) | $ | (1,146 | ) |
*The maximum potential amount the fund could be required to deliver as a seller of credit protection if a credit event occurs as defined under the terms of the agreement is the notional amount. The maximum potential amount may be partially offset by any recovery values of the reference entities and upfront payments received upon entering into the agreement.
**The value for credit default swap agreements serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood of an expected liability or profit at the period end. Increasing values in absolute terms when compared to the notional amount of the credit default swap agreement represent a deterioration of the referenced entity's credit soundness and an increased likelihood or risk of a credit event occurring as defined in the agreement.
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
ARS | - | Argentine Peso |
BRL | - | Brazilian Real |
BZDIOVRA | - | Brazil Interbank Deposit Rate |
CDX | - | Credit Derivatives Indexes |
CHF | - | Swiss Franc |
CLP | - | Chilean Peso |
COP | - | Colombian Peso |
CPURNSA | - | U.S. Consumer Price Index Urban Consumers Not Seasonally Adjusted Index |
EUR | - | Euro |
FHLMC | - | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation |
FNMA | - | Federal National Mortgage Association |
GBP | - | British Pound |
H15T1Y | - | Constant Maturity U.S. Treasury Note Yield Curve Rate Index |
INR | - | Indian Rupee |
JPY | - | Japanese Yen |
KRW | - | South Korean Won |
LIBOR | - | London Interbank Offered Rate |
MTN | - | Medium Term Note |
MYR | - | Malaysian Ringgit |
NOK | - | Norwegian Krone |
NZD | - | New Zealand Dollar |
PEN | - | Peruvian Sol |
PHP | - | Philippine Peso |
resets | - | The frequency with which a security's coupon changes, based on current market conditions or underlying index. |
RUB | - | Russian Ruble |
SEK | - | Swedish Krona |
SEQ | - | Sequential Payer |
THB | - | Thai Baht |
TRY | - | Turkish Lira |
USD | - | United States Dollar |
VRN | - | Variable Rate Note. Interest reset date is indicated. Rate shown is effective at the period end. |
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(1) | Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be sold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional investors. The aggregate value of these securities at the period end was $2,965,506, which represented 21.8% of total net assets. |
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(2) | Final maturity date indicated, unless otherwise noted. |
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(3) | The interest rate resets periodically based on the weighted average coupons of the underlying mortgage-related or asset-backed obligations. |
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(4) | Investments are funds within the American Century Investments family of funds and are considered affiliated funds. |
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(5) | The rate indicated is the yield to maturity at purchase. |
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(6) | Security, or a portion thereof, has been pledged at the custodian bank or with a broker for margin requirements on forward foreign currency exchange contracts, futures contracts, and/or swap agreements. At the period end, the aggregate value of securities pledged was $ 64,929. |
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(8) | Coupon rate adjusts periodically based upon a predetermined schedule. Interest reset date is indicated. Rate shown is effective at the period end. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED) | |
Assets | |
Investment securities - unaffiliated, at value (cost of $12,348,846) | $ | 12,489,467 |
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Investment securities - affiliated, at value (cost of $1,388,108) | 1,465,649 |
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Total investment securities, at value (cost of $13,736,954) | 13,955,116 |
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Foreign currency holdings, at value (cost of $452) | 453 |
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Receivable for investments sold | 405,717 |
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Receivable for capital shares sold | 17,989 |
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Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements | 246 |
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Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 12,434 |
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Swap agreements, at value (including net premiums paid (received) of $1,594) | 35,235 |
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Interest and dividends receivable | 106,057 |
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| 14,533,247 |
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Liabilities | |
Payable for investments purchased | 867,247 |
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Payable for capital shares redeemed | 1,637 |
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Payable for variation margin on futures contracts | 1,733 |
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Payable for variation margin on swap agreements | 554 |
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Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 5,455 |
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Swap agreements, at value (including net premiums paid (received) of $(1,905)) | 46,862 |
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Accrued management fees | 6,964 |
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Distribution and service fees payable | 1,496 |
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Dividends payable | 292 |
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| 932,240 |
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Net Assets | $ | 13,601,007 |
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Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital paid in | $ | 13,510,365 |
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Distributions in excess of net investment income | (16,399 | ) |
Accumulated net realized loss | (109,702 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation | 216,743 |
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| $ | 13,601,007 |
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| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share |
Investor Class |
| $8,832,049 |
| 887,960 |
| $9.95 |
I Class |
| $140,194 |
| 14,100 |
| $9.94 |
Y Class |
| $5,158 |
| 519 |
| $9.94 |
A Class |
| $1,141,538 |
| 114,772 |
| $9.95* |
C Class |
| $1,148,909 |
| 115,526 |
| $9.95 |
R Class |
| $806,137 |
| 81,041 |
| $9.95 |
R5 Class |
| $735,846 |
| 73,989 |
| $9.95 |
R6 Class |
| $791,176 |
| 79,536 |
| $9.95 |
*Maximum offering price $10.42 (net asset value divided by 0.955).
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED) | |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Interest | $ | 253,769 |
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Income distributions from affiliated funds | 25,865 |
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Dividends | 1,727 |
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| 281,361 |
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Expenses: | |
Management fees | 51,806 |
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Distribution and service fees: | |
A Class | 1,362 |
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C Class | 5,603 |
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R Class | 1,979 |
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Trustees' fees and expenses | 478 |
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Other expenses | 530 |
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| 61,758 |
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Fees waived(1) | (5,136 | ) |
| 56,622 |
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Net investment income (loss) | 224,739 |
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Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investment transactions | 48,769 |
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Forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | (33,172 | ) |
Futures contract transactions | 29,775 |
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Swap agreement transactions | 1,378 |
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Foreign currency translation transactions | 534 |
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| 47,284 |
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Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments (including $23,553 from affiliated funds) | 177,529 |
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Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 6,458 |
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Futures contracts | 10,031 |
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Swap agreements | (14,650 | ) |
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (34 | ) |
| 179,334 |
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Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 226,618 |
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | 451,357 |
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(1) | Amount consists of $3,506, $10, $2, $391, $402, $284, $261 and $280 for Investor Class, I Class, |
Y Class, A Class, C Class, R Class, R5 Class and R6 Class, respectively.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
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SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2017 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | September 30, 2017 | March 31, 2017 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 224,739 |
| $ | 299,482 |
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Net realized gain (loss) | 47,284 |
| (14,307 | ) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 179,334 |
| 244,098 |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 451,357 |
| 529,273 |
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Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From net investment income: | | |
Investor Class | (155,681 | ) | (163,449 | ) |
I Class | (405 | ) | — |
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Y Class | (80 | ) | — |
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A Class | (15,856 | ) | (35,834 | ) |
C Class | (12,134 | ) | (25,366 | ) |
R Class | (10,548 | ) | (21,604 | ) |
R5 Class | (12,218 | ) | (24,818 | ) |
R6 Class | (13,330 | ) | (27,040 | ) |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (220,252 | ) | (298,111 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5) | 1,241,625 |
| 5,344,292 |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | 1,472,730 |
| 5,575,454 |
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Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 12,128,277 |
| 6,552,823 |
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End of period | $ | 13,601,007 |
| $ | 12,128,277 |
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Distributions in excess of net investment income | $ | (16,399 | ) | $ | (20,886 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
1. Organization
American Century Investment Trust (the trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company and is organized as a Massachusetts business trust. Strategic Income Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series issued by the trust. The fund’s investment objective is to seek income. As a secondary objective, the fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
The fund offers the Investor Class, I Class, Y Class, A Class, C Class, R Class, R5 Class (formerly Institutional Class) and R6 Class. The A Class may incur an initial sales charge. The A Class and C Class may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge. Sale of the I Class and Y Class commenced on April 10, 2017.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the fund in preparation of its financial statements. The fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This may require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management evaluated the impact of events or transactions occurring through the date the financial statements were issued that would merit recognition or disclosure.
Investment Valuations — The fund determines the fair value of its investments and computes its net asset value per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. The Board of Trustees has adopted valuation policies and procedures to guide the investment advisor in the fund’s investment valuation process and to provide methodologies for the oversight of the fund’s pricing function.
Fixed income securities are valued at the evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices as provided by investment dealers. Corporate bonds, U.S. Treasury and Government Agency securities, convertible bonds, municipal securities, and sovereign governments and agencies are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security specific information. Mortgage-related and asset-backed securities are valued based on models that consider trade data, prepayment and default projections, benchmark yield and spread data and estimated cash flows of each tranche of the issuer. Fixed income securities initially expressed in local currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.
Equity securities that are listed or traded on a domestic securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price or at the official closing price as provided by the exchange. Equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued at the closing price of such securities on the exchange where primarily traded or at the close of the NYSE, if that is earlier. If no last sales price is reported, or if local convention or regulation so provides, the mean of the latest bid and asked prices may be used. Securities traded over-the-counter are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the last sales price, or the official closing price. Equity securities initially expressed in local currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.
Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported net asset value per share. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value. Exchange-traded futures contracts are valued at the settlement price as provided by the appropriate clearing corporation. Swap agreements are valued at an evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or independent brokers. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the mean of the appropriate forward exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service. Investments initially expressed in local currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.
If the fund determines that the market price for an investment is not readily available or the valuation methods mentioned above do not reflect an investment’s fair value, such investment is valued as determined in good faith by the Board of Trustees or its delegate, in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. In its determination of fair value, the fund may review several factors including, but not limited to, market information regarding the specific investment or comparable investments and correlation with other investment types, futures indices or general market indicators. Circumstances that may cause the fund to use these procedures to value an investment include, but are not limited to: an investment has been declared in default or is distressed; trading in a security has been suspended during the trading day or a security is not actively trading on its principal exchange; prices received from a regular pricing source are deemed unreliable; or there is a foreign market holiday and no trading occurred.
The fund monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s net asset value per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; governmental action and political unrest that could impact a specific investment or an investment sector; or armed conflicts, natural disasters and similar events that could affect investments in a specific country or region. The fund also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that the Board of Trustees, or its delegate, deems appropriate. If significant fluctuations in foreign markets are identified, the fund may apply a model-derived factor to the closing price of equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges. The factor is based on observable market data as provided by an independent pricing service.
Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Net realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is also used for federal income tax purposes.
Investment Income — Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes paydown gain (loss) and accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Inflation adjustments related to inflation-linked debt securities are reflected as interest income. Dividend income less foreign taxes withheld, if any, is recorded as of the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions, if any, from the affiliated funds are recorded as of the ex-dividend date. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or long-term capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The fund may estimate the components of distributions received that may be considered nontaxable distributions or long-term capital gain distributions for income tax purposes.
Foreign Currency Translations — All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at prevailing exchange rates at period end. The fund may enter into spot foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income, spot foreign currency exchange contracts, and expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Net realized and unrealized foreign currency exchange gains or losses related to investment securities are a component of net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, respectively.
Repurchase Agreements — The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor) has determined are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of Trustees. The fund requires that the collateral, represented by securities, received in a repurchase transaction be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the fund to obtain those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities transferred to ensure the value, including accrued interest, of the securities under each repurchase agreement is equal to or greater than amounts owed to the fund under each repurchase agreement.
Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with certain other funds in the American Century Investments family of funds, may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account. These balances are invested in one or more repurchase agreements that are collateralized by U.S. Treasury or Agency obligations.
Segregated Assets — In accordance with the 1940 Act, the fund segregates assets on its books and records to cover certain types of investments, including, but not limited to, futures contracts, forward commitments, when-issued securities, swap agreements and certain forward foreign currency exchange contracts. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities segregated to ensure the fund designates a sufficient amount of liquid assets, marked-to-market daily. The fund may also receive assets or be required to pledge assets at the
custodian bank or with a broker for margin requirements on futures contracts, forward commitments, swap agreements and certain forward foreign currency exchange contracts.
Income Tax Status — It is the fund’s policy to distribute substantially all net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders and to otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes. The fund files U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns as applicable. The fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authority until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years from the date of filing but can be longer in certain jurisdictions. At this time, management believes there are no uncertain tax positions which, based on their technical merit, would not be sustained upon examination and for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Multiple Class — All shares of the fund represent an equal pro rata interest in the net assets of the class to which such shares belong, and have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except for class specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes. Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the fund are allocated to each class of shares based on their relative net assets.
Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. Distributions from net realized gains, if any, are generally declared and paid annually.
Indemnifications — Under the trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. In addition, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered by management to be remote.
3. Fees and Transactions with Related Parties
Certain officers and trustees of the trust are also officers and/or directors of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC). The trust's investment advisor, ACIM, the trust's distributor, American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS), and the trust's transfer agent, American Century Services, LLC, are wholly owned, directly or indirectly, by ACC. ACIM owns 30% of the shares of the fund. Related parties do not invest in the fund for the purpose of exercising management or control.
Management Fees — The trust has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per class. The agreement provides that all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except distribution and service fees, brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent trustees (including legal counsel fees), and extraordinary expenses, will be paid by ACIM. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class's daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The difference in the fee among the classes is a result of their separate arrangements for non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder services. It is not the result of any difference in advisory or custodial fees or other expenses related to the management of the fund’s assets, which do not vary by class. The investment advisor will waive the portion of the fund’s management fee equal to the expenses attributable to the management fees of the American Century Investments funds in which the fund invests. The amount of this waiver will fluctuate depending on the fund’s daily allocation to other American Century Investments funds. This waiver is expected to remain in effect permanently and it cannot be terminated without the approval of the Board of Trustees.
The annual management fee and the effective annual management fee after waiver for each class for the period ended September 30, 2017 are as follows:
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| Annual Management Fee | Effective Annual Management Fee After Waiver |
Investor Class | 0.74% | 0.67% |
I Class | 0.64% | 0.57% |
Y Class | 0.54% | 0.47% |
A Class | 0.74% | 0.67% |
C Class | 0.74% | 0.67% |
R Class | 0.74% | 0.67% |
R5 Class | 0.54% | 0.47% |
R6 Class | 0.49% | 0.42% |
Distribution and Service Fees — The Board of Trustees has adopted a separate Master Distribution and Individual Shareholder Services Plan for each of the A Class, C Class and R Class (collectively the plans), pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act. The plans provide that the A Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.25%. The plans provide that the C Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 1.00%, of which 0.25% is paid for individual shareholder services and 0.75% is paid for distribution services. The plans provide that the R Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.50%. The fees are computed and accrued daily based on each class’s daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The fees are used to pay financial intermediaries for distribution and individual shareholder services. Fees incurred under the plans during the period ended September 30, 2017 are detailed in the Statement of Operations.
Trustees’ Fees and Expenses — The Board of Trustees is responsible for overseeing the investment advisor’s management and operations of the fund. The trustees receive detailed information about the fund and its investment advisor regularly throughout the year, and meet at least quarterly with management of the investment advisor to review reports about fund operations. The fund’s officers do not receive compensation from the fund.
4. Investment Transactions
Purchases of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended September 30, 2017 totaled $7,114,924, of which $1,323,783 represented U.S. Treasury and Government Agency obligations.
Sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended September 30, 2017 totaled $6,012,698, of which $1,802,335 represented U.S. Treasury and Government Agency obligations.
5. Capital Share Transactions
Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows (unlimited number of shares authorized):
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| Six months ended September 30, 2017(1) | Year ended March 31, 2017 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class | | | | |
Sold | 611,185 |
| $ | 6,034,436 |
| 991,282 |
| $ | 9,648,037 |
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Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 14,815 |
| 146,645 |
| 15,401 |
| 149,653 |
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Redeemed | (534,946) |
| (5,293,027 | ) | (452,106) |
| (4,377,891 | ) |
| 91,054 |
| 888,054 |
| 554,577 |
| 5,419,799 |
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I Class | | | N/A |
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Sold | 14,092 |
| 140,011 |
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Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 41 |
| 405 |
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Redeemed | (33 | ) | (326 | ) | | |
| 14,100 |
| 140,090 |
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Y Class | | | N/A |
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Sold | 511 |
| 5,000 |
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Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 8 |
| 80 |
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| 519 |
| 5,080 |
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A Class | | | | |
Sold | 11,833 |
| 116,439 |
| 18,674 |
| 180,860 |
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Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 1,587 |
| 15,707 |
| 3,722 |
| 35,834 |
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Redeemed | (143 | ) | (1,414 | ) | (45,809 | ) | (446,686 | ) |
| 13,277 |
| 130,732 |
| (23,413 | ) | (229,992 | ) |
C Class | | | | |
Sold | 2,240 |
| 22,248 |
| 6,850 |
| 66,399 |
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Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 1,211 |
| 11,983 |
| 2,638 |
| 25,366 |
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Redeemed | (267 | ) | (2,630 | ) | (2,231 | ) | (21,729 | ) |
| 3,184 |
| 31,601 |
| 7,257 |
| 70,036 |
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R Class | | | | |
Sold | 1,046 |
| 10,355 |
| 1,347 |
| 13,195 |
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Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 1,054 |
| 10,432 |
| 2,243 |
| 21,604 |
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Redeemed | (1 | ) | (14 | ) | (231 | ) | (2,208 | ) |
| 2,099 |
| 20,773 |
| 3,359 |
| 32,591 |
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R5 Class | | | | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 1,222 |
| 12,096 |
| 2,580 |
| 24,818 |
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R6 Class | | | | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 1,333 |
| 13,199 |
| 2,810 |
| 27,040 |
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Net increase (decrease) | 126,788 |
| $ | 1,241,625 |
| 547,170 |
| $ | 5,344,292 |
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(1) | April 10, 2017 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2017 for the I Class and Y Class. |
6. Affiliated Fund Transactions
A summary of transactions for each affiliated fund for the period ended September 30, 2017 follows (amounts in thousands):
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Affiliated Fund(1) | Beginning Value | Purchase Cost | Sales Cost | Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Ending Value | Ending Shares | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | Distributions Received(2) |
Emerging Markets Debt Fund R6 Class | $ | 1,416 |
| $ | 26 |
| — |
| $ | 24 |
| $ | 1,466 |
| 140 |
| — |
| $ | 26 |
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(1) | Investments are funds within the American Century Investments family of funds and are considered affiliated funds. The fund does not invest in an affiliated fund for the purpose of exercising management or control; however, investments by the fund within its investment strategy may represent a significant portion of an affiliated fund's net assets. Additional information and attributes of each affiliated fund are available at americancentury.com. |
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(2) | Distributions received includes distributions from net investment income and from capital gains, if any. |
7. Fair Value Measurements
The fund’s investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels.
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• | Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments. |
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• | Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars. |
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• | Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions). |
The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments. There were no significant transfers between levels during the period.
The following is a summary of the level classifications as of period end. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund’s portfolio holdings.
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| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Assets | | | |
Investment Securities | | | |
Corporate Bonds | — |
| $ | 6,679,030 |
| — |
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Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | — |
| 1,557,838 |
| — |
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Mutual Funds | $ | 1,465,649 |
| — |
| — |
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Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | — |
| 1,233,045 |
| — |
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Asset-Backed Securities | — |
| 1,225,501 |
| — |
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Preferred Stocks | 81,176 |
| 491,606 |
| — |
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Sovereign Governments and Agencies | — |
| 492,238 |
| — |
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U.S. Treasury Securities | — |
| 199,799 |
| — |
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Common Stocks | 18,432 |
| — |
| — |
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Temporary Cash Investments | 1,159 |
| 509,643 |
| — |
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| $ | 1,566,416 |
| $ | 12,388,700 |
| — |
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Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Futures Contracts | $ | 8,953 |
| $ | 10,807 |
| — |
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Swap Agreements | — |
| 43,062 |
| — |
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Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — |
| 12,434 |
| — |
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| $ | 8,953 |
| $ | 66,303 |
| — |
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Liabilities | | | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Futures Contracts | $ | 14,205 |
| — |
| — |
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Swap Agreements | — |
| $ | 49,487 |
| — |
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Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — |
| 5,455 |
| — |
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| $ | 14,205 |
| $ | 54,942 |
| — |
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8. Derivative Instruments
Credit Risk — The fund is subject to credit risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of a bond generally declines as the credit quality of its issuer declines. Credit default swap agreements enable a fund to buy/sell protection against a credit event of a specific issuer or index. A fund may attempt to enhance returns by selling protection or attempt to mitigate credit risk by buying protection. The buyer/seller of credit protection against a security or basket of securities may pay/receive an up-front or periodic payment to compensate for/against potential default events. Changes in value, including the periodic amounts of interest to be paid or received on swap agreements, are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements. Upon entering into a centrally cleared swap, a fund is required to deposit cash or securities (initial margin) with a financial intermediary in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the notional amount. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the value and is a component of unrealized gains and losses. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon receipt or payment of a periodic settlement or termination of swap agreements. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of swap agreements are a component of net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements, respectively. The risks of entering into swap agreements include the possible lack of liquidity, failure of the counterparty to meet its obligations, and that there may be unfavorable changes in the underlying investments or instruments. The fund's average notional amount held during the period was $766,667.
Foreign Currency Risk — The fund is subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of foreign investments held by a fund may be significantly affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The dollar value of a foreign security generally decreases when the value of the dollar rises against the foreign currency in which the security is denominated and tends to increase when the value of the dollar declines against such foreign currency. A fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to reduce a fund's exposure to foreign currency exchange
rate fluctuations or to gain exposure to the fluctuations in the value of foreign currencies. The net U.S. dollar value of foreign currency underlying all contractual commitments held by a fund and the resulting unrealized appreciation or depreciation are determined daily. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon the termination of the contract. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of forward foreign currency exchange contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts, respectively. A fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the foreign currency exchange rate underlying the forward contract. Additionally, losses, up to the fair value, may arise if the counterparties do not perform under the contract terms. The fund's average U.S. dollar exposure to foreign currency risk derivative instruments held during the period was $2,869,979.
Interest Rate Risk — The fund is subject to interest rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. A fund may enter into futures contracts or interest rate swap agreements in order to manage its exposure to changes in market conditions. The value of bonds generally declines as interest rates rise. The risks of entering into interest rate risk derivative instruments include the possible lack of liquidity, failure of the counterparty to meet its obligations, and that there may be unfavorable changes in the underlying investments or instruments.
A fund may enter into futures contracts based on a bond index or a specific underlying security. A fund may purchase futures contracts to gain exposure to increases in market value or sell futures contracts to protect against a decline in market value. Upon entering into a futures contract, a fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the contract value and is recorded as unrealized gains and losses. A fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the futures contract is closed or expires. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of futures contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, respectively. The fund's average notional exposure to these interest rate risk derivative instruments held during the period was $1,100,000 futures contracts purchased and $723,501 futures contracts sold.
A fund may enter into interest rate swap agreements to gain exposure to declines in interest rates, to protect against increases in interest rates, or to maintain its ability to generate income at prevailing interest rates. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. Changes in value, including the periodic amounts of interest to be paid or received on swap agreements, are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon receipt or payment of a periodic settlement or termination of swap agreements. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of swap agreements are a component of net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements, respectively. The fund's average notional amount on interest rate swap agreements during the period was $3,226,708.
Other Contracts — A fund may enter into total return swap agreements in order to attempt to obtain or preserve a particular return or spread at a lower cost than obtaining a return or spread through purchases and/or sales of instruments in other markets or gain exposure to certain markets in the most economical way possible. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. Changes in value, including the periodic amounts of interest to be paid or received on swap agreements, are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements. Upon entering into a centrally cleared swap, a fund is required to deposit cash or securities (initial margin) with a financial intermediary in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the notional amount. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the value and is a component of unrealized gains and losses. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon receipt or payment of a periodic settlement or termination of swap agreements. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of swap agreements are a component of net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements, respectively. The risks of entering into swap agreements include the possible lack of liquidity, failure of the counterparty to meet its obligations, and that there may be unfavorable changes in the underlying investments or instruments, including inflationary risk. The fund's average notional amount held during the period was $500,000.
Value of Derivative Instruments as of September 30, 2017
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Type of Risk Exposure | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value |
Credit Risk | Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements* | $ | 246 |
| Payable for variation margin on swap agreements* | — |
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Credit Risk | Swap agreements | 3,645 |
| Swap agreements | $ | 4,791 |
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Foreign Currency Risk | Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 12,434 |
| Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 5,455 |
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Interest Rate Risk | Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts* | — |
| Payable for variation margin on futures contracts* | 1,733 |
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Interest Rate Risk | Swap agreements | 31,590 |
| Swap agreements | 38,155 |
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Other Contracts | Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements* | — |
| Payable for variation margin on swap agreements* | 554 |
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Other Contracts | Swap agreements | — |
| Swap agreements | 3,916 |
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| | $ | 47,915 |
| | $ | 54,604 |
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* | Included in the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts or centrally cleared swap agreements, as applicable, as reported in the Schedule of Investments. |
Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statement of Operations for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2017
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| Net Realized Gain (Loss) | Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
Type of Risk Exposure | Location on Statement of Operations | Value | Location on Statement of Operations | Value |
Credit Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions | $ | 1,378 |
| Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | $ | (1,060 | ) |
Foreign Currency Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | (33,172 | ) | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 6,458 |
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Interest Rate Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions | 29,775 |
| Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts | 10,031 |
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Interest Rate Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions | — |
| Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | (6,565 | ) |
Other Contracts | Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions | — |
| Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | (7,025 | ) |
| | $ | (2,019 | ) | | $ | 1,839 |
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9. Risk Factors
There are certain risks involved in investing in foreign securities. These risks include those resulting from future adverse political, social and economic developments, fluctuations in currency exchange rates, the possible imposition of exchange controls, and other foreign laws or restrictions. Investing in emerging markets may accentuate these risks.
The fund invests in lower-rated debt securities, which are subject to substantial risks including liquidity risk and credit risk.
10. Federal Tax Information
The book-basis character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from their ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. These differences reflect the differing character of certain income items and net realized gains and losses for financial statement and tax purposes, and may result in reclassification among certain capital accounts on the financial statements.
As of period end, the components of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
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Federal tax cost of investments | $ | 13,737,111 |
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Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 314,866 |
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Gross tax depreciation of investments | (96,861 | ) |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | $ | 218,005 |
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The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
As of March 31, 2017, the fund had accumulated short-term capital losses of $(62,692) and accumulated long-term capital losses of $(98,268), which represent net capital loss carryovers that may be used to offset future realized capital gains for federal income tax purposes. The capital loss carryovers may be carried forward for an unlimited period. Future capital loss carryover utilization in any given year may be subject to Internal Revenue Code limitations.
As of March 31, 2017, the fund had late-year ordinary loss deferrals of $(20,587), which represent certain qualified losses that the fund has elected to treat as having been incurred in the following fiscal year for federal income tax purposes.
11. Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update No.2017-08, “Receivables - Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20), Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities” (ASU 2017-08). ASU 2017-08 amends the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities held at a premium, shortening such period to the earliest call date. The amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Management is currently evaluating the impact that adopting ASU 2017-08 will have on
the financial statements.
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted) | | | | | | | |
Per-Share Data | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data | | |
| | Income From Investment Operations: | | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Distributions From Net Investment Income | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(3) | $9.78 | 0.16 | 0.17 | 0.33 | (0.16) | $9.95 | 3.36% | 0.68%(4) | 0.75%(4) | 3.21%(4) | 3.14%(4) | 44% |
| $8,832 |
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2017 | $9.45 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.66 | (0.33) | $9.78 | 7.06% | 0.65% | 0.76% | 3.39% | 3.28% | 40% |
| $7,791 |
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2016 | $9.81 | 0.33 | (0.29) | 0.04 | (0.40) | $9.45 | 0.44% | 0.64% | 0.75% | 3.52% | 3.41% | 25% |
| $2,290 |
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2015(5) | $10.00 | 0.23 | (0.14) | 0.09 | (0.28) | $9.81 | 0.91% | 0.65%(4) | 0.74%(4) | 3.43%(4) | 3.34%(4) | 9% |
| $2,965 |
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I Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(6) | $9.79 | 0.16 | 0.14 | 0.30 | (0.15) | $9.94 | 3.09% | 0.58%(4) | 0.65%(4) | 3.34%(4) | 3.27%(4) | 44%(7) |
| $140 |
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Y Class | | | | | | |
2017(6) | $9.79 | 0.16 | 0.15 | 0.31 | (0.16) | $9.94 | 3.14% | 0.48%(4) | 0.55%(4) | 3.43%(4) | 3.36%(4) | 44%(7) |
| $5 |
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A Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(3) | $9.77 | 0.15 | 0.18 | 0.33 | (0.15) | $9.95 | 3.34% | 0.93%(4) | 1.00%(4) | 2.96%(4) | 2.89%(4) | 44% |
| $1,142 |
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2017 | $9.45 | 0.30 | 0.32 | 0.62 | (0.30) | $9.77 | 6.68% | 0.90% | 1.01% | 3.14% | 3.03% | 40% |
| $992 |
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2016 | $9.81 | 0.31 | (0.30) | 0.01 | (0.37) | $9.45 | 0.19% | 0.89% | 1.00% | 3.27% | 3.16% | 25% |
| $1,180 |
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2015(5) | $10.00 | 0.21 | (0.14) | 0.07 | (0.26) | $9.81 | 0.74% | 0.90%(4) | 0.99%(4) | 3.18%(4) | 3.09%(4) | 9% |
| $935 |
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted) | | | | | | | |
Per-Share Data | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data | | |
| | Income From Investment Operations: | | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Distributions From Net Investment Income | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
C Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(3) | $9.77 | 0.11 | 0.18 | 0.29 | (0.11) | $9.95 | 2.95% | 1.68%(4) | 1.75%(4) | 2.21%(4) | 2.14%(4) | 44% |
| $1,149 |
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2017 | $9.45 | 0.23 | 0.32 | 0.55 | (0.23) | $9.77 | 5.89% | 1.65% | 1.76% | 2.39% | 2.28% | 40% |
| $1,098 |
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2016 | $9.81 | 0.24 | (0.30) | (0.06) | (0.30) | $9.45 | (0.56)% | 1.64% | 1.75% | 2.52% | 2.41% | 25% |
| $993 |
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2015(5) | $10.00 | 0.16 | (0.14) | 0.02 | (0.21) | $9.81 | 0.24% | 1.65%(4) | 1.74%(4) | 2.43%(4) | 2.34%(4) | 9% |
| $917 |
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R Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(3) | $9.78 | 0.13 | 0.17 | 0.30 | (0.13) | $9.95 | 3.21% | 1.18%(4) | 1.25%(4) | 2.71%(4) | 2.64%(4) | 44% |
| $806 |
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2017 | $9.45 | 0.28 | 0.33 | 0.61 | (0.28) | $9.78 | 6.42% | 1.15% | 1.26% | 2.89% | 2.78% | 40% |
| $772 |
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2016 | $9.81 | 0.29 | (0.30) | (0.01) | (0.35) | $9.45 | (0.06)% | 1.14% | 1.25% | 3.02% | 2.91% | 25% |
| $714 |
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2015(5) | $10.00 | 0.19 | (0.13) | 0.06 | (0.25) | $9.81 | 0.58% | 1.15%(4) | 1.24%(4) | 2.93%(4) | 2.84%(4) | 9% |
| $704 |
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R5 Class(8) | | | | | | |
2017(3) | $9.77 | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.35 | (0.17) | $9.95 | 3.57% | 0.48%(4) | 0.55%(4) | 3.41%(4) | 3.34%(4) | 44% |
| $736 |
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2017 | $9.45 | 0.35 | 0.32 | 0.67 | (0.35) | $9.77 | 7.16% | 0.45% | 0.56% | 3.59% | 3.48% | 40% |
| $711 |
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2016 | $9.81 | 0.36 | (0.30) | 0.06 | (0.42) | $9.45 | 0.64% | 0.44% | 0.55% | 3.72% | 3.61% | 25% |
| $663 |
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2015(5) | $10.00 | 0.24 | (0.14) | 0.10 | (0.29) | $9.81 | 1.05% | 0.45%(4) | 0.54%(4) | 3.63%(4) | 3.54%(4) | 9% |
| $909 |
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R6 Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(3) | $9.78 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.34 | (0.17) | $9.95 | 3.60% | 0.43%(4) | 0.50%(4) | 3.46%(4) | 3.39%(4) | 44% |
| $791 |
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2017 | $9.45 | 0.35 | 0.33 | 0.68 | (0.35) | $9.78 | 7.21% | 0.40% | 0.51% | 3.64% | 3.53% | 40% |
| $764 |
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2016 | $9.81 | 0.36 | (0.30) | 0.06 | (0.42) | $9.45 | 0.69% | 0.39% | 0.50% | 3.77% | 3.66% | 25% |
| $712 |
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2015(5) | $10.00 | 0.24 | (0.13) | 0.11 | (0.30) | $9.81 | 1.08% | 0.40%(4) | 0.49%(4) | 3.68%(4) | 3.59%(4) | 9% |
| $708 |
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Notes to Financial Highlights | | |
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(1) | Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
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(2) | Total returns are calculated based on the net asset value of the last business day and do not reflect applicable sales charges, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. |
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(3) | Six months ended September 30, 2017 (unaudited). |
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(5) | July 28, 2014 (fund inception) through March 31, 2015. |
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(6) | April 10, 2017 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2017 (unaudited). |
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(7) | Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the six months ended September 30, 2017. |
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(8) | Prior to April 10, 2017, the R5 Class was referred to as the Institutional Class. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Approval of Management Agreement |
At a meeting held on June 14, 2017, the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the "Board") unanimously approved the renewal of the management agreement pursuant to which American Century Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) acts as the investment advisor for the Fund. Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act, contracts for investment advisory services are required to be reviewed, evaluated, and approved by a majority of a fund’s directors/trustees, including a majority of the independent Trustees, each year. The Board regards this annual evaluation and renewal as one of its most important responsibilities.
The independent Trustees have memorialized a statement regarding the relationship between their ongoing obligations to oversee and evaluate the performance of the Advisor and their annual consideration of renewal of the management agreement. In that statement, the independent Trustees noted that their assessment of the Advisor’s performance is an ongoing process that takes place over the entire year and is informed by all of the extensive information that the Board and its committees receive and consider over time. This information, together with the additional materials provided specifically in connection with the review, are central to the Board’s assessment of the Advisor’s performance and its determination whether to renew the Fund’s management agreement.
Prior to its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board requested and reviewed extensive data and analysis relating to the proposed renewal. This information and analysis was compiled by the Advisor and certain independent providers of evaluation data concerning the Fund and the services provided to the Fund by the Advisor.
In connection with its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board’s review and evaluation of the services provided by the Advisor included, but was not limited to, the following:
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• | the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, and other services provided by the Advisor to the Fund; |
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• | the wide range of other programs and services the Advisor provides to the Fund and its shareholders on a routine and non-routine basis; |
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• | the investment performance of the Fund, including data comparing the Fund’s performance to appropriate benchmarks and/or a peer group of other mutual funds with similar investment objectives and strategies; |
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• | the cost of owning the Fund compared to the cost of owning similar funds; |
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• | the compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory experience of the Advisor and the Fund's service providers; |
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• | financial data showing the cost of services provided to the Fund, the profitability of the Fund to the Advisor, and the overall profitability of the Advisor; |
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• | strategic plans of the Advisor; |
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• | possible economies of scale associated with the Advisor’s management of the Fund and other accounts under its management; |
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• | data comparing services provided and charges to the Advisor's other investment management clients; |
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• | acquired fund fees and expenses; |
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• | payments and practices by the Fund and the Advisor regarding financial intermediaries whose clients are investors in the Fund, the nature of services provided by intermediaries, and the terms of share classes utilized; and |
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• | any collateral benefits derived by the Advisor from the management of the Fund. |
In keeping with its practice, the Board held two in-person meetings to review and discuss the information provided in response to their request and held active discussions with the Advisor regarding the renewal of the management agreement. The independent Trustees had the benefit of the advice of their independent counsel throughout the process.
Factors Considered
The Trustees considered all of the information provided by the Advisor, the independent data providers, and the independent Trustees’ independent counsel in connection with the approval. They determined that the information was sufficient for them to evaluate the management agreement for the Fund. In connection with their review, the Trustees did not identify any single factor as being all-important or controlling and each Trustee may have attributed different levels of importance to different factors. In deciding to renew the management agreement, the Board based its decision on a number of factors, including without limitation the following:
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services - Generally. Under the management agreement, the Advisor is responsible for providing or arranging for all services necessary for the operation of the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor provides or arranges at its own expense a wide variety of services including without limitation the following:
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• | constructing and designing the Fund |
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• | portfolio research and security selection |
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• | initial capitalization/funding |
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• | daily valuation of the Fund’s portfolio |
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• | shareholder servicing and transfer agency, including shareholder confirmations, recordkeeping, and communications |
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• | legal services (except the independent Trustees’ counsel) |
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• | regulatory and portfolio compliance |
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• | marketing and distribution (except amounts paid by the Fund under Rule 12b-1 plans) |
The Board noted that many of these services have expanded over time in terms of both quantity and complexity in response to shareholder demands, competition in the industry, changing distribution channels, and the changing regulatory environment.
Investment Management, Shareholder, and Other Services. The nature of the investment management services provided to the Fund is quite complex and allows Fund shareholders access to professional money management, instant diversification of their investments within an asset class, the opportunity to easily diversify among asset classes by investing in or exchanging among various American Century Investments funds, and liquidity. In evaluating investment performance, the Board expects the Advisor to manage the Fund in accordance with its investment objectives and approved strategies. Further, the Trustees recognize that the Advisor has an obligation to seek the best execution of fund trades. In providing these services, the Advisor utilizes teams of investment professionals (portfolio managers, analysts, research assistants, and securities traders) who require extensive information technology, research, training, compliance, and other systems to conduct their business. The Board, directly and through its Portfolio Committee, regularly reviews investment performance information for the Fund, together with comparative information for appropriate benchmarks and/or peer groups of similarly-managed funds, over different time horizons. The Trustees also review detailed performance information provided by the Advisor during the management agreement approval process. If performance concerns are identified, the Fund receives special reviews until performance improves, during which the Board discusses with the Advisor the reasons for such results (e.g., market conditions, security selection) and any efforts being undertaken to improve performance. The Fund’s performance was above its benchmark for
the one-year period reviewed by the Board. The Board found the investment management services provided by the Advisor to the Fund to be satisfactory and consistent with the management agreement.
Under the management agreement, the Advisor provides the Fund with a comprehensive package of transfer agency, shareholder, and other services. The Board, directly and through various committees of the Board, regularly reviews reports and evaluations of such services at its regular meetings. These reports include, but are not limited to, information regarding the operational efficiency and accuracy of the shareholder and transfer agency services provided, staffing levels, shareholder satisfaction (as measured by external as well as internal sources), technology support, new products and services offered to Fund shareholders, securities trading activities, portfolio valuation services, auditing services, and legal and operational compliance activities. Certain aspects of shareholder and transfer agency service level efficiency and the quality of securities trading activities are measured by independent third party providers and are presented in comparison to other fund groups not managed by the Advisor.
The Board found the services provided by the Advisor to the Fund under the management agreement to be competitive and of high quality.
Costs of Services and Profitability. The Advisor provides detailed information concerning its cost of providing various services to the Fund, its profitability in managing the Fund, its overall profitability, and its financial condition. The Trustees have reviewed with the Advisor the methodology used to prepare this financial information. This information is considered in evaluating the Advisor’s financial condition, its ability to continue to provide services under the management agreement, and the reasonableness of the current management fee. The Board concluded that the Advisor’s profits were reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Economies of Scale. The Board also reviewed information provided by the Advisor regarding the possible existence of economies of scale in connection with the management of the Fund. The Board concluded that economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, especially on a fund-by-fund basis. The Board concluded that the Advisor is appropriately sharing economies of scale through its competitive fee structure, offering competitive fees from fund inception, and through reinvestment in its business to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded services.
Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than brokerage expenses, expenses attributable to short sales, taxes, interest, extraordinary expenses, the fees and expenses of the Fund’s independent Trustees (including their independent legal counsel), and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the unified fee structure, the Advisor is responsible for providing all investment advisory, custody, audit, administrative, compliance, recordkeeping, marketing, and shareholder services, or arranging and supervising third parties to provide such services. By contrast, most other funds are charged a variety of fees, including an investment advisory fee, a transfer agency fee, an administrative fee, distribution charges, and other expenses. Other than their investment advisory fees and any applicable Rule 12b-1 distribution fees, all other components of the total fees charged by these other funds may be increased without shareholder approval. The Board believes the unified fee structure is a benefit to Fund shareholders because it clearly discloses to shareholders the cost of owning Fund shares, and, since the unified fee cannot be increased without a vote of Fund shareholders, it shifts to the Advisor the risk of increased costs of operating the Fund and provides a direct incentive to minimize administrative inefficiencies. Part of the Board’s analysis of fee levels involves reviewing certain evaluative data compiled by an independent provider and comparing the Fund’s unified fee to the total expense ratio of peer funds. The unified fee charged to shareholders of the Fund was below the median of the total expense ratios of the Fund’s peer universe. The Board concluded
that the management fee paid by the Fund to the Advisor under the management agreement is reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Comparison to Fees and Services Provided to Other Clients of the Advisor. The Board also requested and received information from the Advisor concerning the nature of the services, fees, costs, and profitability of its advisory services to advisory clients other than the Fund. They observed that these varying types of client accounts require different services and involve different regulatory and entrepreneurial risks than the management of the Fund. The Board analyzed this information and concluded that the fees charged and services provided to the Fund were reasonable by comparison.
Payments to Intermediaries. The Trustees also requested and received a description of payments made to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided by intermediaries. These payments include various payments made by the Fund or the Advisor to different types of intermediaries and recordkeepers for distribution and service activities provided for the Fund. The Trustees reviewed such information and received representations from the Advisor that all such payments by the Fund were made pursuant to the Fund's Rule 12b-1 Plan and that all such payments by the Advisor were made from the Advisor's resources and reasonable profits. The Board found the payments to be reasonable in scope and purpose.
Collateral or “Fall-Out” Benefits Derived by the Advisor. The Board considered the existence of collateral benefits the Advisor may receive as a result of its relationship with the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor’s primary business is managing mutual funds and it generally does not use fund or shareholder information to generate profits in other lines of business, and therefore does not derive any significant collateral benefits from them. The Board noted that the Advisor receives proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex.
Existing Relationship. The Board also considered whether there was any reason for not continuing the existing arrangement with the Advisor. In this regard, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund’s operations and various risks, uncertainties, and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision not to continue such relationship. In particular, the Board recognized that most shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Advisor’s industry standing and reputation and in the expectation that the Advisor will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund.
Conclusion of the Trustees. As a result of this process, the Board, including all of the independent Trustees and assisted by the advice of independent legal counsel, taking into account all of the factors discussed above and the information provided by the Advisor and others in connection with its review and throughout the year, concluded that the management agreement between the Fund and the Advisor is fair and reasonable in light of the services provided and should be renewed.
Retirement Account Information
As required by law, distributions you receive from certain retirement accounts are subject to federal income tax withholding, unless you elect not to have withholding apply*. Tax will be withheld on the total amount withdrawn even though you may be receiving amounts that are not subject to withholding, such as nondeductible contributions. In such case, excess amounts of withholding could occur. You may adjust your withholding election so that a greater or lesser amount will be withheld.
If you don’t want us to withhold on this amount, you must notify us to not withhold the federal income tax. You may notify us in writing or in certain situations by telephone or through other electronic means. For systematic withdrawals, your withholding election will remain in effect until revoked or changed by filing a new election. You have the right to revoke your election at any time and change your withholding percentage for future distributions.
Remember, even if you elect not to have income tax withheld, you are liable for paying income tax on the taxable portion of your withdrawal. If you elect not to have income tax withheld or you don’t have enough income tax withheld, you may be responsible for payment of estimated tax. You may incur penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and estimated tax payments are not sufficient. You can reduce or defer the income tax on a distribution by directly or indirectly rolling such distribution over to another IRA or eligible plan. You should consult your tax advisor for additional information.
State tax will be withheld if, at the time of your distribution, your address is within one of the mandatory withholding states and you have federal income tax withheld (or as otherwise required by state law). State taxes will be withheld from your distribution in accordance with the respective state rules.
*Some 403(b), 457 and qualified retirement plan distributions may be subject to 20% mandatory withholding, as they are subject to special tax and withholding rules. Your plan administrator or plan sponsor is required to provide you with a special tax notice explaining those rules at the time you request a distribution. If applicable, federal and/or state taxes may be withheld from your distribution amount.
Proxy Voting Policies
Descriptions of the principles and policies that the fund's investment advisor uses in exercising the voting rights associated with the securities purchased and/or held by the fund are available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021 or visiting the "About Us" page of American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com. A description of the policies is also available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on the "About Us" page at americancentury.com. It is also available at sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov, and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The fund also makes its complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the most recent quarter of its fiscal year available on its website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021.
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| September 30, 2017 |
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President's Letter | 2 |
Fund Characteristics | |
Shareholder Fee Example | |
Schedule of Investments | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Statement of Operations | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets. | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Financial Highlights | |
Approval of Management Agreement | |
Additional Information | |
Any opinions expressed in this report reflect those of the author as of the date of the report, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of American Century Investments® or any other person in the American Century Investments organization. Any such opinions are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and American Century Investments disclaims any responsibility to update such opinions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice and, because investment decisions made by American Century Investments funds are based on numerous factors, may not be relied upon as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any American Century Investments fund. Security examples are used for representational purposes only and are not intended as recommendations to purchase or sell securities. Performance information for comparative indices and securities is provided to American Century Investments by third party vendors. To the best of American Century Investments’ knowledge, such information is accurate at the time of printing.
Jonathan Thomas
Dear Investor:
Thank you for reviewing this semiannual report for the period ended September 30, 2017. It provides a market overview (below), followed by a schedule of fund investments and other financial information. For additional commentary and information on fund performance, plus other investment insights, we encourage you to visit our website, americancentury.com.
All Major Asset Classes Provided Positive Performance
From large-cap stocks to short-maturity Treasuries, the U.S. financial markets delivered across-the-board gains for the six-month period. Stock investors responded enthusiastically to two consecutive quarters of double-digit earnings growth for S&P 500 companies, the first such back-to-back performance since 2011. In addition, gross domestic product growth accelerated to an annualized rate of 3.1% in the April-June quarter, up from 1.2% in the first quarter and the fastest pace in two years. Meanwhile, despite setbacks and delays for some components of President Trump’s pro-growth agenda, equity investors generally remained optimistic regarding future U.S. economic gains.
Against this backdrop, the S&P 500 Index reached several milestones and returned 7.71% for the six-month period. In terms of equity styles, riskier and economically sensitive stocks generally remained in favor. For example, small-cap stocks outperformed their mid- and large-cap peers, while growth stocks largely outperformed value stocks across the capitalization spectrum.
Investor preferences for risk also extended to the fixed-income market, where spread (non-Treasury) sectors were top performers and drove the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index to a 2.31% gain for the six-month period. The Federal Reserve (the Fed) remained relatively supportive, raising rates only once (by 25 basis points in June) amid a low-inflation backdrop and announcing a gradual approach to balance sheet normalization. Meanwhile, upbeat corporate earnings, a rallying stock market, robust investor demand for yield, and favorable supply/demand dynamics in the corporate credit markets led to outperformance among corporate bonds.
As Congress considers corporate tax cuts and other growth-oriented reforms, and the Fed continues to pursue policy normalization, new opportunities and challenges likely will emerge. We continue to believe in a disciplined, diversified, and risk-aware approach, using professionally managed portfolios in pursuit of investment goals. We appreciate your continued trust in us.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Thomas
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Century Investments
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 | | | | |
7-Day Current Yields | Investor Class | A Class | C Class | G Class |
After waiver(1) | 0.60% | 0.60% | 0.60% | 1.06% |
Before waiver | 0.60% | 0.35% | -0.15% | 0.60% |
7-Day Effective Yields | Investor Class | A Class | C Class | G Class |
After waiver(1) | 0.61% | 0.61% | 0.61% | 1.06% |
(1) Yields would have been lower if a portion of the fees had not been waived. |
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Portfolio at a Glance | |
Weighted Average Maturity | 38 days |
Weighted Average Life | 58 days |
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Portfolio Composition by Maturity | % of fund investments |
1-30 days | 60% |
31-90 days | 32% |
91-180 days | 8% |
More than 180 days | — |
Fund shareholders may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemption/exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing cost of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017 (except as noted).
Actual Expenses
The table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses for each class. You may use the information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century Investments fund, or I Class shares of the American Century Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century Investments account (i.e., not a financial intermediary or retirement plan account), American Century Investments may charge you a $12.50 semiannual account maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than $10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your accounts to pay the $12.50 fee. In determining your total eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in all personal accounts (including American Century Investments Brokerage accounts) registered under your Social Security number. Personal accounts include individual accounts, joint accounts, UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth, Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other retirement accounts. If you have only business, business retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Investments Brokerage accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. If you are subject to the Account Maintenance Fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee amount.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return of a fund’s share class. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,002.40 | $2.31 | 0.46% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,002.40 | $2.31 | 0.46% |
C Class | $1,000 | $1,002.40 | $2.31 | 0.46% |
G Class | $1,000 | $1,001.80(2) | $0.02(3) | 0.01% |
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,022.76 | $2.33 | 0.46% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,022.76 | $2.33 | 0.46% |
C Class | $1,000 | $1,022.76 | $2.33 | 0.46% |
G Class | $1,000 | $1,025.02(4) | $0.05(4) | 0.01% |
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(1) | Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183, the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365, to reflect the one-half year period. Annualized expense ratio reflects actual expenses, including any applicable fee waivers or expense reimbursements and excluding any acquired fund fees and expenses. |
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(2) | Ending account value based on actual return from July 28, 2017 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2017. |
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(3) | Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 65, the number of days in the period from July 28, 2017 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2017, divided by 365, to reflect the period. Had the class been available for the full period, the expenses paid during the period would have been higher. |
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(4) | Ending account value and expenses paid during the period assumes the class had been available throughout the entire period and are calculated using the class’s annualized expense ratio listed in the table above. |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
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U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES(1) — 46.4% | | |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 1.19%, 10/5/17 | $ | 40,000,000 |
| $ | 39,994,800 |
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U.S. Treasury Bills, 1.11%, 10/12/17 | 40,000,000 |
| 39,986,458 |
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U.S. Treasury Bills, 1.17%, 10/19/17 | 50,000,000 |
| 49,971,350 |
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U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.875%, 10/15/17 | 350,000,000 |
| 349,961,135 |
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U.S. Treasury Notes, VRN, 1.24%, 10/03/17, resets daily off the 3-month LIBOR plus 0.19% | 7,500,000 |
| 7,500,109 |
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U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.75%, 10/31/17 | 50,000,000 |
| 49,985,145 |
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U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.25%, 11/30/17 | 150,000,000 |
| 150,287,487 |
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U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.00%, 12/15/17 | 89,000,000 |
| 89,003,184 |
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U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.00%, 12/31/17 | 20,000,000 |
| 19,993,045 |
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U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.625%, 1/31/18 | 55,000,000 |
| 55,271,538 |
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U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.50%, 2/15/18 | 50,000,000 |
| 50,431,354 |
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TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES | | 902,385,605 |
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U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY SECURITIES(1) — 31.1% | | |
Adjustable-Rate U.S. Government Agency Securities — 28.2% | | |
Federal Farm Credit Banks, VRN, 1.28%, 10/26/17, resets quarterly off the 3-month LIBOR less 0.05% | 2,440,000 |
| 2,441,586 |
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Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 0.99%, 10/7/17, resets quarterly off the 3-month LIBOR less 0.33% | 47,000,000 |
| 46,999,555 |
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Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 1.06%, 10/9/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR less 0.18% | 65,000,000 |
| 65,000,000 |
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Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 1.22%, 10/15/17, resets quarterly off the 3-month LIBOR less 0.10% | 7,500,000 |
| 7,501,803 |
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Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 1.10%, 10/19/17, resets quarterly off the 3-month LIBOR less 0.22% | 10,000,000 |
| 10,000,594 |
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Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 1.02%, 10/21/17, resets quarterly off the 3-month LIBOR less 0.31% | 70,000,000 |
| 70,004,433 |
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Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 0.93%, 10/25/17, resets quarterly off the 3-month LIBOR less 0.39% | 100,000,000 |
| 100,000,000 |
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Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 1.23%, 10/25/17, resets quarterly off the 3-month LIBOR less 0.08% | 2,600,000 |
| 2,600,354 |
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Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 1.04%, 10/26/17, resets quarterly off the 3-month LIBOR less 0.28% | 65,000,000 |
| 65,000,000 |
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Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 1.15%, 10/26/17, resets quarterly off the 3-month LIBOR less 0.18% | 6,295,000 |
| 6,298,816 |
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Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 1.16%, 10/26/17, resets quarterly off the 3-month LIBOR less 0.16% | 78,000,000 |
| 78,009,595 |
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Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 1.25%, 10/27/17, resets quarterly off the 3-month LIBOR less 0.07% | 4,700,000 |
| 4,700,741 |
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Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 1.06%, 10/28/17, resets monthly off the 1-month LIBOR less 0.17% | 15,000,000 |
| 14,999,844 |
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Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 1.08%, 10/30/17, resets quarterly off the 3-month LIBOR less 0.24% | 75,000,000 |
| 75,000,000 |
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Fixed-Rate U.S. Government Agency Securities — 2.9% | | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.97%, 11/15/17 | 3,000,000 |
| 2,996,419 |
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Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.75%, 11/17/17 | 1,700,000 |
| 1,699,478 |
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Federal Home Loan Bank, 2.125%, 12/8/17 | 7,500,000 |
| 7,516,766 |
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Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.98%, 12/12/17 | $ | 4,000,000 |
| $ | 3,992,360 |
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Federal Home Loan Bank, 1.00%, 12/19/17 | 15,040,000 |
| 15,042,958 |
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Federal Home Loan Bank, 1.01%, 12/29/17 | 3,000,000 |
| 3,000,241 |
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Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.875%, 1/9/18 | 16,000,000 |
| 15,997,589 |
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Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.75%, 1/19/18 | 1,250,000 |
| 1,248,501 |
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Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 1.00%, 12/15/17 | 1,765,000 |
| 1,764,995 |
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Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.77%, 12/28/17 | 2,000,000 |
| 1,999,015 |
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Federal National Mortgage Association, 1.06%, 4/30/18 | 1,000,000 |
| 998,842 |
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TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY SECURITIES | | 604,814,485 |
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MUNICIPAL SECURITIES — 4.8% | | |
ABAG Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corps. Rev., (2471 Shattuck LLC), VRDN, 1.20%, 10/5/17, resets weekly off the remarketing agent (LIQ FAC: FNMA) | 2,015,000 |
| 2,015,000 |
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Florida Housing Finance Corp. Rev., (Brentwood Club on Millenia Boulevard Partners Ltd.), VRDN, 1.20%, 10/5/17, resets weekly off the remarketing agent (LOC: FNMA) | 100,000 |
| 100,000 |
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Housing Development Corp. Rev., (BCRE-90 West Street LLC), VRDN, 1.05%, 10/4/17, resets weekly off the remarketing agent (LIQ FAC: FHLMC) | 6,850,000 |
| 6,850,000 |
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Housing Development Corp. Rev., (Rivereast Apartments LLC), VRDN, 1.16%, 10/4/17, resets weekly off the remarketing agent (LIQ FAC: FHLMC) | 875,000 |
| 875,000 |
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Illinois Finance Authority Rev., (Lake Towers Associates II LP), VRDN, 1.25%, 10/5/17, resets weekly off the remarketing agent (LIQ FAC: FHLMC) | 3,465,000 |
| 3,465,000 |
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JJB Properties LLC Rev., VRDN, 1.25%, 10/5/17, resets weekly off the remarketing agent (LOC: Arvest Bank and FHLB) | 4,075,000 |
| 4,075,000 |
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Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev., (Massachusetts Development Finance Agency), VRDN, 1.20%, 10/5/17, resets weekly off the remarketing agent (LOC: RBS Citizens N.A. and FHLB) | 2,265,000 |
| 2,265,000 |
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Montgomery County Redevelopment Authority Rev., (KBF Associates LP), VRDN, 1.43%, 10/5/17, resets weekly off the remarketing agent (LIQ FAC: FNMA) | 1,070,000 |
| 1,070,000 |
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Nevada Housing Division Rev., (Vista Creek Apartments LLC), VRDN, 1.05%, 10/6/17, resets weekly off the remarketing agent | 18,515,000 |
| 18,515,000 |
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New York State Housing Finance Agency Rev., (Maiden Lane Properties LLC), VRDN, 1.22%, 10/4/17, resets weekly off the remarketing agent (LIQ FAC: FNMA) | 800,000 |
| 800,000 |
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Public Finance Authority Rev., (Affinity at Monterey Village LLC), VRDN, 1.08%, 10/4/17, resets weekly off the remarketing agent (LOC: East West Bank and FHLB) | 20,900,000 |
| 20,900,000 |
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Public Finance Authority Rev., (Brannan Associates LLC), VRDN, 1.08%, 10/4/17, resets weekly off the remarketing agent (LOC: East West Bank and FHLB) | 12,320,000 |
| 12,320,000 |
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Washington State Housing Finance Commission Rev., (Ballard Landmark Inn LLC), VRDN, 1.08%, 10/4/17, resets weekly off the remarketing agent (LOC: East West Bank and FHLB) | 13,000,000 |
| 13,000,000 |
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Washington State Housing Finance Commission Rev., (Lodge at Eagle Ridge LLC), VRDN, 1.10%, 10/5/17, resets weekly off the remarketing agent (LOC: East West Bank and FHLB) | 3,425,000 |
| 3,425,000 |
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Washington State Housing Finance Commission Rev., (REDM LLC), VRDN, 1.10%, 10/5/17, resets weekly off the remarketing agent (LOC: East West Bank and FHLB) | 3,645,000 |
| 3,645,000 |
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TOTAL MUNICIPAL SECURITIES | | 93,320,000 |
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CORPORATE BONDS — 2.9% | | |
EPR GO Zone Holdings LLC, VRDN, 1.25%, 10/04/17, resets weekly off the remarketing agent | $ | 24,995,000 |
| $ | 24,995,000 |
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Fairfield North Texas Associates LP, VRDN, 1.25%, 10/5/17, resets weekly off the remarketing agent | 4,800,000 |
| 4,800,000 |
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Saddleback Valley Community Church, VRDN, 1.27%, 10/5/17, resets weekly off the remarketing agent | 7,690,000 |
| 7,690,000 |
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Santa Monica Ocean Park Partners LP, VRDN, 1.25%, 10/5/17, resets weekly off the remarketing agent | 10,200,000 |
| 10,200,000 |
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Varenna Care Center LP, VRDN, 1.25%, 10/5/17, resets weekly off the remarketing agent | 8,765,000 |
| 8,765,000 |
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TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS | | 56,450,000 |
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TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 85.2% | | 1,656,970,090 |
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OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — 14.8% | | 288,181,464 |
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TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 1,945,151,554 |
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
FHLB | - | Federal Home Loan Bank |
FHLMC | - | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation |
FNMA | - | Federal National Mortgage Association |
LIBOR | - | London Interbank Offered Rate |
LIQ FAC | - | Liquidity Facilities |
LOC | - | Letter of Credit |
resets | - | The frequency with which a security’s coupon changes, based on current market conditions or an underlying index. |
VRDN | - | Variable Rate Demand Note. Interest reset date is indicated. Rate shown is effective at the period end. |
VRN | - | Variable Rate Note. Interest reset date is indicated. Rate shown is effective at the period end. |
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(1) | The rate indicated is the yield to maturity at purchase for non-interest bearing securities. For interest bearing securities, the stated coupon rate is shown. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED) | |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (amortized cost and cost for federal income tax purposes) | $ | 1,656,970,090 |
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Cash | 255,446,652 |
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Receivable for investments sold | 25,197,554 |
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Receivable for capital shares sold | 3,781,477 |
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Interest receivable | 5,795,333 |
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| 1,947,191,106 |
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Liabilities | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 1,664,790 |
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Accrued management fees | 374,762 |
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| 2,039,552 |
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Net Assets | $ | 1,945,151,554 |
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Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital paid in | $ | 1,945,215,243 |
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Undistributed net investment income | 641,472 |
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Accumulated net realized loss | (705,161) |
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| $ | 1,945,151,554 |
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| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share |
Investor Class |
| $886,188,449 |
| 886,359,220 |
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| $1.00 |
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A Class |
| $87,377,960 |
| 87,377,364 |
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| $1.00 |
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C Class |
| $34,906 |
| 34,906 |
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| $1.00 |
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G Class |
| $971,550,239 |
| 971,573,277 |
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| $1.00 |
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED) |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Interest | $ | 10,569,490 |
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Expenses: | |
Management fees | 4,838,012 |
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Distribution and service fees: | |
A Class | 111,838 |
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C Class | 166 |
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Trustees' fees and expenses | 71,487 |
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Other expenses | 2,159 |
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| 5,023,662 |
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Fees waived | (849,093 | ) |
| 4,174,569 |
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Net investment income (loss) | 6,394,921 |
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Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (704,525 | ) |
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | 5,690,396 |
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
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SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2017 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | September 30, 2017 | March 31, 2017 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 6,394,921 |
| $ | 1,410,383 |
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Net realized gain (loss) | (704,525 | ) | 123,547 |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 5,690,396 |
| 1,533,930 |
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Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From net investment income: | | |
Investor Class | (3,816,732 | ) | (1,347,805 | ) |
A Class | (209,750 | ) | (62,547 | ) |
C Class | (100 | ) | (31 | ) |
G Class | (1,726,867 | ) | — |
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Decrease in net assets from distributions | (5,753,449 | ) | (1,410,383 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 4) | (219,910,270 | ) | 590,751,649 |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | (219,973,323 | ) | 590,875,196 |
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Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 2,165,124,877 |
| 1,574,249,681 |
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End of period | $ | 1,945,151,554 |
| $ | 2,165,124,877 |
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Undistributed net investment income | $ | 641,472 |
| — |
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
1. Organization
American Century Investment Trust (the trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company and is organized as a Massachusetts business trust. U.S. Government Money Market Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series issued by the trust. The fund’s investment objective is to seek current income while maintaining liquidity and preserving capital.
The fund offers the Investor Class, A Class, C Class and G Class. The A Class and C Class may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge. Sale of the G Class commenced on July 28, 2017.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the fund in preparation of its financial statements. The fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This may require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management evaluated the impact of events or transactions occurring through the date the financial statements were issued that would merit recognition or disclosure.
Investment Valuations — The fund determines the fair value of its investments and computes its net asset value (NAV) per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. Investments are generally valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported NAV per
share. If the fund determines that valuation methods do not reflect an investment’s fair value, such investment is valued as determined in good faith by the Board of Trustees or its delegate, in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees.
Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Net realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is also used for federal income tax purposes.
Investment Income — Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums.
Treasury Roll Transactions — The fund purchases a security and at the same time makes a commitment to sell the same security at a future settlement date at a specified price. These types of transactions are known as treasury roll transactions. The difference between the purchase price and the sale price represents interest income reflective of an agreed upon rate between the fund and the counterparty.
Income Tax Status — It is the fund’s policy to distribute substantially all net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders and to otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes. The fund files U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns as applicable. The fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authority until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years from the date of filing but can be longer in certain jurisdictions. At this time, management believes there are no uncertain tax positions which, based on their technical merit, would not be sustained upon examination and for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Multiple Class — All shares of the fund represent an equal pro rata interest in the net assets of the class to which such shares belong, and have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except for class specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes. Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the fund are allocated to each class of shares based on their relative net assets.
Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. The fund may make capital gains distributions to comply with the distribution requirements of the Internal Revenue Code.
Indemnifications — Under the trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. In addition, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered by management to be remote.
3. Fees and Transactions with Related Parties
Certain officers and trustees of the trust are also officers and/or directors of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC). The trust's investment advisor, American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM), the trust's distributor, American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS), and the trust's transfer agent, American Century Services, LLC, are wholly owned, directly or indirectly, by ACC. Various funds issued by American Century Asset Allocation Portfolios, Inc. own, in aggregate, 57% of the shares of the fund. ACIM owns 14% of the shares of the fund. Related parties do not invest in the fund for the purpose of exercising management or control.
Management Fees — The trust has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per class. The agreement provides that all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except distribution and service fees, brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent trustees (including legal counsel fees), and extraordinary expenses, will be paid by ACIM. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class's daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The fee consists of (1) an Investment Category Fee based on the daily net assets of the fund and certain other accounts managed by the investment advisor that are in the same broad investment category as the fund and (2) a Complex Fee based on the assets of all the funds in the American Century Investments family of funds. Effective July 28, 2017, the investment advisor agreed to waive the G Class’s management fee in its entirety. The investment advisor expects this waiver to remain in effect permanently and cannot terminate it without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The total amount of the waiver for the period ended September 31, 2017 was $737,089 for the G Class.
The Investment Category Fee range, the Complex Fee range and the effective annual management fee for each class for the period ended September 30, 2017 are as follows:
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| Investment Category Fee Range | Complex Fee Range | Effective Annual Management Fee |
Investor Class | 0.1170% to 0.2300% | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.45% |
A Class | 0.45% |
C Class | 0.45% |
G Class | 0.00%(1) |
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(1) | Effective annual management fee before waiver was 0.45%. |
Distribution and Service Fees — The Board of Trustees has adopted a separate Master Distribution and Individual Shareholder Services Plan for each of the A Class and C Class (collectively the plans), pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act. The plans provide that the A Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.25%. The plans provide that the C Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.75%, of which 0.25% is paid for individual shareholder services and 0.50% is paid for distribution services. The fees are computed and accrued daily based on each class’s daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The fees are used to pay financial intermediaries for distribution and individual shareholder services. Fees incurred under the plans during the period ended September 30, 2017 are detailed in the Statement of Operations.
In order to maintain a positive yield, all or a portion of the distribution and/or service fee may voluntarily be
waived on a daily basis. The fee waiver may be revised or terminated at any time without notice. The total
amount of the waiver for each class for the period ended September 30, 2017 was $111,838 and $166 for the A Class and C Class, respectively, and the effective annual distribution and service fee after waiver was 0.00% for each class.
Trustees’ Fees and Expenses — The Board of Trustees is responsible for overseeing the investment advisor’s management and operations of the fund. The trustees receive detailed information about the fund and its investment advisor regularly throughout the year, and meet at least quarterly with management of the investment advisor to review reports about fund operations. The fund’s officers do not receive compensation from the fund.
4. Capital Share Transactions
Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows (unlimited number of shares authorized):
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| Six months ended September 30, 2017(1) | Year ended March 31, 2017 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class | | | | |
Sold | 718,037,256 |
| $ | 718,037,256 |
| 1,309,167,455 |
| $ | 1,309,167,455 |
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Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 3,301,796 |
| 3,301,796 |
| 1,347,805 |
| 1,347,805 |
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Redeemed | (1,906,210,642 | ) | (1,906,210,642 | ) | (813,711,074 | ) | (813,711,074 | ) |
| (1,184,871,590 | ) | (1,184,871,590 | ) | 496,804,186 |
| 496,804,186 |
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A Class | | | | |
Sold | 21,293,894 |
| 21,293,894 |
| 210,800,889 |
| 210,800,889 |
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Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 209,509 |
| 209,509 |
| 62,547 |
| 62,547 |
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Redeemed | (28,089,517 | ) | (28,089,517 | ) | (116,951,721 | ) | (116,951,721 | ) |
| (6,586,114 | ) | (6,586,114 | ) | 93,911,715 |
| 93,911,715 |
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C Class | | | | |
Sold | 340 |
| 340 |
| 53,891 |
| 53,891 |
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Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 98 |
| 98 |
| 31 |
| 31 |
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Redeemed | (26,281 | ) | (26,281 | ) | (18,174 | ) | (18,174 | ) |
| (25,843 | ) | (25,843 | ) | 35,748 |
| 35,748 |
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G Class | | | N/A |
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Sold | 975,253,712 |
| 975,253,712 |
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Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 1,726,867 |
| 1,726,867 |
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Redeemed | (5,407,302 | ) | (5,407,302 | ) | | |
| 971,573,277 |
| 971,573,277 |
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Net increase (decrease) | (219,910,270 | ) | $ | (219,910,270 | ) | 590,751,649 |
| $ | 590,751,649 |
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(1) | July 28, 2017 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2017 for the G Class. |
5. Fair Value Measurements
The fund’s investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels.
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• | Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments. |
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• | Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars. |
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• | Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions). |
The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments. There were no significant transfers between levels during the period.
As of period end, the fund’s investment securities were classified as Level 2. The Schedule of Investments
provides additional information on the fund’s portfolio holdings.
6. Federal Tax Information
The book-basis character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from their ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. These differences reflect the differing character of certain income items and net realized gains and losses for financial statement and tax purposes, and may result in reclassification among certain capital accounts on the financial statements.
As of March 31, 2017, the fund had accumulated short-term capital losses of $(636), which represent net capital loss carryovers that may be used to offset future realized capital gains for federal income tax purposes. Future capital loss carryover utilization in any given year may be subject to Internal Revenue Code limitations. Capital loss carryovers expire in 2018.
7. Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update No.2017-08, “Receivables - Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20), Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities” (ASU 2017-08). ASU 2017-08 amends the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities held at a premium, shortening such period to the earliest call date. The amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Management is currently evaluating the impact that adopting ASU 2017-08 will have on
the financial statements.
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted) |
Per-Share Data | | Ratios and Supplemental Data |
| | Income From Investment Operations: | | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of: | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Distributions From Net Investment Income | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(1) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(2) | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.24% | 0.46%(4) | 0.46%(4) | 0.52%(4) | 0.52%(4) |
| $886,188 |
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2017 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.07% | 0.44% | 0.46% | 0.07% | 0.05% |
| $2,071,097 |
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2016 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.23% | 0.46% | 0.01% | (0.22)% |
| $1,574,173 |
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2015 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.15% | 0.46% | 0.01% | (0.30)% |
| $1,373,230 |
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2014 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.17% | 0.46% | 0.01% | (0.28)% |
| $1,240,776 |
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2013 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.29% | 0.46% | 0.01% | (0.16)% |
| $1,083,806 |
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A Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(2) | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.24% | 0.46%(4) | 0.71%(4) | 0.52%(4) | 0.27%(4) |
| $87,378 |
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2017 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.07% | 0.46% | 0.71% | 0.05% | (0.20)% |
| $93,967 |
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2016(5) | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.34%(4) | 0.71%(4) | 0.01%(4) | (0.35)%(4) |
| $52 |
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C Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(2) | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.24% | 0.46%(4) | 1.21%(4) | 0.52%(4) | (0.23)%(4) |
| $35 |
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2017 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.07% | 0.44% | 1.21% | 0.07% | (0.70)% |
| $61 |
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2016(5) | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.32%(4) | 1.21%(4) | 0.01%(4) | (0.88)%(4) |
| $25 |
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G Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2017(6) | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.18% | 0.01%(4) | 0.46%(4) | 1.11%(4) | 0.66%(4) |
| $971,550 |
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Notes to Financial Highlights | | |
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(1) | Total returns are calculated based on the net asset value of the last business day and do not reflect applicable sales charges, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. |
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(2) | Six months ended September 30, 2017 (unaudited). |
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(3) | Per-share amount was less than $0.005. |
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(5) | December 1, 2015 (commencement of sale) through March 31, 2016. |
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(6) | July 28, 2017 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2017 (unaudited). |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Approval of Management Agreement |
At a meeting held on June 14, 2017, the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the "Board") unanimously approved the renewal of the management agreement pursuant to which American Century Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) acts as the investment advisor for the Fund. Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act, contracts for investment advisory services are required to be reviewed, evaluated, and approved by a majority of a fund’s directors/trustees, including a majority of the independent Trustees, each year. The Board regards this annual evaluation and renewal as one of its most important responsibilities.
The independent Trustees have memorialized a statement regarding the relationship between their ongoing obligations to oversee and evaluate the performance of the Advisor and their annual consideration of renewal of the management agreement. In that statement, the independent Trustees noted that their assessment of the Advisor’s performance is an ongoing process that takes place over the entire year and is informed by all of the extensive information that the Board and its committees receive and consider over time. This information, together with the additional materials provided specifically in connection with the review, are central to the Board’s assessment of the Advisor’s performance and its determination whether to renew the Fund’s management agreement.
Prior to its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board requested and reviewed extensive data and analysis relating to the proposed renewal. This information and analysis was compiled by the Advisor and certain independent providers of evaluation data concerning the Fund and the services provided to the Fund by the Advisor.
In connection with its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board’s review and evaluation of the services provided by the Advisor included, but was not limited to, the following:
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• | the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, and other services provided by the Advisor to the Fund; |
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• | the wide range of other programs and services the Advisor provides to the Fund and its shareholders on a routine and non-routine basis; |
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• | the investment performance of the Fund, including data comparing the Fund’s performance to appropriate benchmarks and/or a peer group of other mutual funds with similar investment objectives and strategies; |
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• | the cost of owning the Fund compared to the cost of owning similar funds; |
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• | the compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory experience of the Advisor and the Fund's service providers; |
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• | financial data showing the cost of services provided to the Fund, the profitability of the Fund to the Advisor, and the overall profitability of the Advisor; |
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• | strategic plans of the Advisor; |
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• | possible economies of scale associated with the Advisor’s management of the Fund and other accounts under its management; |
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• | data comparing services provided and charges to the Advisor's other investment management clients; |
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• | acquired fund fees and expenses; |
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• | payments and practices by the Fund and the Advisor regarding financial intermediaries whose clients are investors in the Fund, the nature of services provided by intermediaries, and the terms of share classes utilized; and |
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• | any collateral benefits derived by the Advisor from the management of the Fund. |
In keeping with its practice, the Board held two in-person meetings to review and discuss the information provided in response to their request and held active discussions with the Advisor regarding the renewal of the management agreement. The independent Trustees had the benefit of the advice of their independent counsel throughout the process.
Factors Considered
The Trustees considered all of the information provided by the Advisor, the independent data providers, and the independent Trustees’ independent counsel in connection with the approval. They determined that the information was sufficient for them to evaluate the management agreement for the Fund. In connection with their review, the Trustees did not identify any single factor as being all-important or controlling and each Trustee may have attributed different levels of importance to different factors. In deciding to renew the management agreement, the Board based its decision on a number of factors, including without limitation the following:
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services - Generally. Under the management agreement, the Advisor is responsible for providing or arranging for all services necessary for the operation of the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor provides or arranges at its own expense a wide variety of services including without limitation the following:
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• | constructing and designing the Fund |
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• | portfolio research and security selection |
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• | initial capitalization/funding |
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• | daily valuation of the Fund’s portfolio |
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• | shareholder servicing and transfer agency, including shareholder confirmations, recordkeeping, and communications |
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• | legal services (except the independent Trustees’ counsel) |
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• | regulatory and portfolio compliance |
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• | marketing and distribution (except amounts paid by the Fund under Rule 12b-1 plans) |
The Board noted that many of these services have expanded over time in terms of both quantity and complexity in response to shareholder demands, competition in the industry, changing distribution channels, and the changing regulatory environment.
Investment Management, Shareholder, and Other Services. The nature of the investment management services provided to the Fund is quite complex and allows Fund shareholders access to professional money management, instant diversification of their investments within an asset class, the opportunity to easily diversify among asset classes by investing in or exchanging among various American Century Investments funds, and liquidity. In evaluating investment performance, the Board expects the Advisor to manage the Fund in accordance with its investment objectives and approved strategies. Further, the Trustees recognize that the Advisor has an obligation to seek the best execution of fund trades. In providing these services, the Advisor utilizes teams of investment professionals (portfolio managers, analysts, research assistants, and securities traders) who require extensive information technology, research, training, compliance, and other systems to conduct their business. The Board, directly and through its Portfolio Committee, regularly reviews investment performance information for the Fund, together with comparative information for appropriate benchmarks and/or peer groups of similarly-managed funds, over different time horizons. The Trustees also review detailed performance information provided by the Advisor during the management agreement approval process. If performance concerns are identified, the Fund receives special reviews until performance improves, during which the Board discusses with the Advisor the reasons for such results (e.g., market conditions, security selection) and any efforts being undertaken to improve performance. The Fund’s performance was in the first quartile of its
peer group for the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods reviewed by the Board. The Board found the investment management services provided by the Advisor to the Fund to be satisfactory and consistent with the management agreement.
Under the management agreement, the Advisor provides the Fund with a comprehensive package of transfer agency, shareholder, and other services. The Board, directly and through various committees of the Board, regularly reviews reports and evaluations of such services at its regular meetings. These reports include, but are not limited to, information regarding the operational efficiency and accuracy of the shareholder and transfer agency services provided, staffing levels, shareholder satisfaction (as measured by external as well as internal sources), technology support, new products and services offered to Fund shareholders, securities trading activities, portfolio valuation services, auditing services, and legal and operational compliance activities. Certain aspects of shareholder and transfer agency service level efficiency and the quality of securities trading activities are measured by independent third party providers and are presented in comparison to other fund groups not managed by the Advisor.
The Board found the services provided by the Advisor to the Fund under the management agreement to be competitive and of high quality.
Costs of Services and Profitability. The Advisor provides detailed information concerning its cost of providing various services to the Fund, its profitability in managing the Fund, its overall profitability, and its financial condition. The Trustees have reviewed with the Advisor the methodology used to prepare this financial information. This information is considered in evaluating the Advisor’s financial condition, its ability to continue to provide services under the management agreement, and the reasonableness of the current management fee. The Board concluded that the Advisor’s profits were reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Economies of Scale. The Board also reviewed information provided by the Advisor regarding the possible existence of economies of scale in connection with the management of the Fund. The Board concluded that economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, especially on a fund-by-fund basis. The Board concluded that the Advisor is appropriately sharing economies of scale through its competitive fee structure, offering competitive fees from fund inception, and through reinvestment in its business to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded services.
Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than brokerage expenses, expenses attributable to short sales, taxes, interest, extraordinary expenses, the fees and expenses of the Fund’s independent Trustees (including their independent legal counsel), and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the unified fee structure, the Advisor is responsible for providing all investment advisory, custody, audit, administrative, compliance, recordkeeping, marketing, and shareholder services, or arranging and supervising third parties to provide such services. By contrast, most other funds are charged a variety of fees, including an investment advisory fee, a transfer agency fee, an administrative fee, distribution charges, and other expenses. Other than their investment advisory fees and any applicable Rule 12b-1 distribution fees, all other components of the total fees charged by these other funds may be increased without shareholder approval. The Board believes the unified fee structure is a benefit to Fund shareholders because it clearly discloses to shareholders the cost of owning Fund shares, and, since the unified fee cannot be increased without a vote of Fund shareholders, it shifts to the Advisor the risk of increased costs of operating the Fund and provides a direct incentive to minimize administrative inefficiencies. Part of the Board’s analysis of fee levels involves reviewing certain evaluative data compiled by an independent provider and comparing the Fund’s unified fee to the total expense ratio of peer funds. Given the broad proliferation of fee waivers to support positive money market fund yields and the wide variance of expenses waived, the Board
recognized that net fee comparisons may not be a reliable analysis of fund expenses. With that in mind, the Board reviewed peer data both on a gross basis and net of applicable waivers. The Board concluded that the management fee paid by the Fund to the Advisor under the management agreement is reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Comparison to Fees and Services Provided to Other Clients of the Advisor. The Board also requested and received information from the Advisor concerning the nature of the services, fees, costs, and profitability of its advisory services to advisory clients other than the Fund. They observed that these varying types of client accounts require different services and involve different regulatory and entrepreneurial risks than the management of the Fund. The Board analyzed this information and concluded that the fees charged and services provided to the Fund were reasonable by comparison.
Payments to Intermediaries. The Trustees also requested and received a description of payments made to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided by intermediaries. These payments include various payments made by the Fund or the Advisor to different types of intermediaries and recordkeepers for distribution and service activities provided for the Fund. The Trustees reviewed such information and received representations from the Advisor that all such payments by the Fund were made pursuant to the Fund's Rule 12b-1 Plan and that all such payments by the Advisor were made from the Advisor's resources and reasonable profits. The Board found the payments to be reasonable in scope and purpose.
Collateral or “Fall-Out” Benefits Derived by the Advisor. The Board considered the existence of collateral benefits the Advisor may receive as a result of its relationship with the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor’s primary business is managing mutual funds and it generally does not use fund or shareholder information to generate profits in other lines of business, and therefore does not derive any significant collateral benefits from them. The Board noted that the Advisor receives proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex. The Board noted that the assets of those other accounts are, where applicable, included with the assets of the Fund to determine breakpoints in the management fee schedule.
Existing Relationship. The Board also considered whether there was any reason for not continuing the existing arrangement with the Advisor. In this regard, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund’s operations and various risks, uncertainties, and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision not to continue such relationship. In particular, the Board recognized that most shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Advisor’s industry standing and reputation and in the expectation that the Advisor will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund.
Conclusion of the Trustees. As a result of this process, the Board, including all of the independent Trustees and assisted by the advice of independent legal counsel, taking into account all of the factors discussed above and the information provided by the Advisor and others in connection with its review and throughout the year, concluded that the management agreement between the Fund and the Advisor is fair and reasonable in light of the services provided and should be renewed.
Retirement Account Information
As required by law, distributions you receive from certain retirement accounts are subject to federal income tax withholding, unless you elect not to have withholding apply*. Tax will be withheld on the total amount withdrawn even though you may be receiving amounts that are not subject to withholding, such as nondeductible contributions. In such case, excess amounts of withholding could occur. You may adjust your withholding election so that a greater or lesser amount will be withheld.
If you don’t want us to withhold on this amount, you must notify us to not withhold the federal income tax. You may notify us in writing or in certain situations by telephone or through other electronic means. For systematic withdrawals, your withholding election will remain in effect until revoked or changed by filing a new election. You have the right to revoke your election at any time and change your withholding percentage for future distributions.
Remember, even if you elect not to have income tax withheld, you are liable for paying income tax on the taxable portion of your withdrawal. If you elect not to have income tax withheld or you don’t have enough income tax withheld, you may be responsible for payment of estimated tax. You may incur penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and estimated tax payments are not sufficient. You can reduce or defer the income tax on a distribution by directly or indirectly rolling such distribution over to another IRA or eligible plan. You should consult your tax advisor for additional information.
State tax will be withheld if, at the time of your distribution, your address is within one of the mandatory withholding states and you have federal income tax withheld (or as otherwise required by state law). State taxes will be withheld from your distribution in accordance with the respective state rules.
*Some 403(b), 457 and qualified retirement plan distributions may be subject to 20% mandatory withholding, as they are subject to special tax and withholding rules. Your plan administrator or plan sponsor is required to provide you with a special tax notice explaining those rules at the time you request a distribution. If applicable, federal and/or state taxes may be withheld from your distribution amount.
Proxy Voting Policies
Descriptions of the principles and policies that the fund's investment advisor uses in exercising the voting rights associated with the securities purchased and/or held by the fund are available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021 or visiting the "About Us" page of American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com. A description of the policies is also available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on the "About Us" page at americancentury.com. It is also available at sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov, and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The fund also makes its complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the most recent quarter of its fiscal year available on its website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021.
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Contact Us | americancentury.com | |
Automated Information Line | 1-800-345-8765 | |
Investor Services Representative | 1-800-345-2021 or 816-531-5575 | |
Investors Using Advisors | 1-800-378-9878 | |
Business, Not-For-Profit, Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans | 1-800-345-3533 | |
Banks and Trust Companies, Broker-Dealers, Financial Professionals, Insurance Companies | 1-800-345-6488 | |
Telecommunications Relay Service for the Deaf | 711 | |
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Investment Advisor: American Century Investment Management, Inc. Kansas City, Missouri | |
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This report and the statements it contains are submitted for the general information of our shareholders. The report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus. | |
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©2017 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. CL-SAN-90817 1711 | |
ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.
Not applicable for semiannual report filings.
ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.
Not applicable for semiannual report filings.
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
Not applicable for semiannual report filings.
ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 6. INVESTMENTS.
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(a) | The schedule of investments is included as part of the report to stockholders filed under Item 1 of this Form. |
ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 8. PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 9. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 10. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
During the reporting period, there were no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board.
ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
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(a) | The registrant's principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) are |
effective based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report.
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(b) | There were no changes in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) that occurred during the registrant's second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting. |
ITEM 12. EXHIBITS.
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(a)(1) | Not applicable for semiannual report filings. |
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(a)(2) | Separate certifications by the registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, are filed and attached hereto as EX-99.CERT. |
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(b) | A certification by the registrant’s chief executive officer and chief financial officer, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, is furnished and attached hereto as EX- 99.906CERT. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Registrant: | American Century Investment Trust |
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By: | /s/ Jonathan S. Thomas |
| Name: | Jonathan S. Thomas |
| Title: | President |
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Date: | November 27, 2017 |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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By: | /s/ Jonathan S. Thomas |
| Name: | Jonathan S. Thomas |
| Title: | President |
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Date: | November 27, 2017 |
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By: | /s/ C. Jean Wade |
| Name: | C. Jean Wade |
| Title: | Vice President, Treasurer, and |
| | Chief Financial Officer |
| | (principal financial officer) |
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Date: | November 27, 2017 |