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: | 09-30-2020 |
ITEM 1. REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.
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| Semiannual Report |
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| September 30, 2020 |
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| Core Plus Fund |
| Investor Class (ACCNX) |
| I Class (ACCTX) |
| A Class (ACCQX) |
| C Class (ACCKX) |
| R Class (ACCPX) |
| R5 Class (ACCUX) |
Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the fund’s shareholder reports like this one will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from the fund or from your financial intermediary, such as a broker-dealer or bank. Instead, the reports will be made available on a website, and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.
If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the fund or your financial intermediary electronically by calling or sending an email request to your appropriate contacts as listed on the back cover of this report.
You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. You can inform the fund or your financial intermediary that you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports by calling or sending an email request to your appropriate contacts as listed on the back cover of this report. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held with the fund complex/your financial intermediary.
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President’s Letter | |
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Fund Characteristics | |
Shareholder Fee Example | |
Schedule of Investments | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Statement of Operations | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Financial Highlights | |
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Approval of Management Agreement | |
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Additional Information | |
Any opinions expressed in this report reflect those of the author as of the date of the report, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of American Century Investments® or any other person in the American Century Investments organization. Any such opinions are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and American Century Investments disclaims any responsibility to update such opinions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice and, because investment decisions made by American Century Investments funds are based on numerous factors, may not be relied upon as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any American Century Investments fund. Security examples are used for representational purposes only and are not intended as recommendations to purchase or sell securities. Performance information for comparative indices and securities is provided to American Century Investments by third party vendors. To the best of American Century Investments’ knowledge, such information is accurate at the time of printing.
Jonathan Thomas
Dear Investor:
Thank you for reviewing this semiannual report for the period ended September 30, 2020. It provides a market overview (below), followed by a schedule of fund investments and other financial information. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.
Markets Bounced Back from Steep Sell-Off
The reporting period began on the heels of a massive risk asset sell-off triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic shutdowns. U.S. stocks, corporate bonds and other riskier assets plunged, and the resulting flight to quality drove U.S. Treasury yields to record lows. However, thanks to swift and aggressive action from the Federal Reserve (Fed) and the federal government, the financial markets rebounded quickly.
The Fed’s response included slashing interest rates to near 0%, launching quantitative easing and unveiling several lending programs for corporations and municipalities. Congress delivered a
$2 trillion aid package to employees and businesses affected by the shutdowns. These efforts helped stabilize the financial markets and Treasury yields. By the end of April, a turnaround was well underway, and the bullish sentiment generally continued through September. In addition, declining coronavirus infection, hospitalization and death rates, the gradual reopening of state economies, and COVID-19 treatment and vaccine progress also helped fuel the recovery.
U.S. stocks (S&P 500 Index) returned more than 31% for the six-month period. The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index gained nearly 4%, largely due to a corporate bond rally.
A Slow Return to Normal
The return to pre-pandemic life will take time and patience, but we are confident we will get there. Several drug companies are in final stages of vaccine trials, and medical professionals continue to fine-tune virus treatment protocols. In the meantime, investors likely will face periods of outbreak-related disruptions, economic and political uncertainty, and heightened market volatility. These influences can be unsettling, but they tend to be temporary.
We appreciate your confidence in us during these extraordinary times. Our firm has a long history of helping clients weather unpredictable markets, and we’re confident we will continue to meet today’s challenges.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Thomas
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Century Investments
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 | |
Portfolio at a Glance | |
Average Duration (effective) | 6.1 years |
Weighted Average Life to Maturity | 9.2 years |
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Types of Investments in Portfolio | % of net assets |
Corporate Bonds | 45.0% |
U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | 20.4% |
U.S. Treasury Securities | 16.2% |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | 12.9% |
Collateralized Loan Obligations | 4.4% |
Asset-Backed Securities | 3.7% |
Municipal Securities | 2.2% |
Sovereign Governments and Agencies | 1.7% |
Preferred Stocks | 0.7% |
Bank Loan Obligations | 0.4% |
Temporary Cash Investments | 1.0% |
Other Assets and Liabilities | (8.6)%* |
*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, 2020 to September 30, 2020.
Actual Expenses
The table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses for each class. You may use the information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century Investments fund, or I Class shares of the American Century Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century Investments account (i.e., not through a financial intermediary or employer-sponsored retirement plan account), American Century Investments may charge you a $25.00 annual account maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than $10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your accounts to pay the $25.00 fee. In determining your total eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in all personal accounts (including American Century Investments brokerage accounts) registered under your Social Security number. Personal accounts include individual accounts, joint accounts, UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth, Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other retirement accounts. If you have only business, business retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Investments brokerage accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. If you are subject to the account maintenance fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee amount.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return of a fund’s share class. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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| Beginning Account Value 4/1/20 | Ending Account Value 9/30/20 | Expenses Paid During Period(1) 4/1/20 - 9/30/20 |
Annualized Expense Ratio(1) |
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,062.60 | $2.84 | 0.55% |
I Class | $1,000 | $1,062.20 | $2.33 | 0.45% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,061.20 | $4.13 | 0.80% |
C Class | $1,000 | $1,058.10 | $8.00 | 1.55% |
R Class | $1,000 | $1,059.90 | $5.42 | 1.05% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $1,063.70 | $1.81 | 0.35% |
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,022.31 | $2.79 | 0.55% |
I Class | $1,000 | $1,022.81 | $2.28 | 0.45% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,021.06 | $4.05 | 0.80% |
C Class | $1,000 | $1,017.30 | $7.84 | 1.55% |
R Class | $1,000 | $1,019.80 | $5.32 | 1.05% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $1,023.31 | $1.78 | 0.35% |
(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, 2020 (UNAUDITED)
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| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
CORPORATE BONDS — 45.0% | | |
Aerospace and Defense — 0.4% | | |
Boeing Co. (The), 5.15%, 5/1/30 | $ | 70,000 | | $ | 78,623 | |
Boeing Co. (The), 5.81%, 5/1/50 | 180,000 | | 217,950 | |
Raytheon Technologies Corp., 4.125%, 11/16/28 | 220,000 | | 260,709 | |
| | 557,282 | |
Airlines — 0.3% | | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc., 7.375%, 1/15/26 | 50,000 | | 52,486 | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc. / SkyMiles IP Ltd., 4.50%, 10/20/25(1) | 246,000 | | 252,670 | |
Southwest Airlines Co., 5.125%, 6/15/27 | 228,000 | | 248,822 | |
| | 553,978 | |
Auto Components — 0.1% | | |
BorgWarner, Inc., 2.65%, 7/1/27 | 90,000 | | 95,127 | |
Automobiles — 0.9% | | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 5.875%, 8/2/21 | 270,000 | | 275,569 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 2.98%, 8/3/22 | 200,000 | | 197,848 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 3.35%, 11/1/22 | 200,000 | | 197,272 | |
General Motors Co., 5.15%, 4/1/38 | 100,000 | | 106,163 | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 2.75%, 6/20/25 | 180,000 | | 184,578 | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 2.70%, 8/20/27 | 225,000 | | 224,325 | |
Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., 4.35%, 9/17/27(1) | 200,000 | | 201,082 | |
| | 1,386,837 | |
Banks — 4.0% | | |
Banco Santander SA, 3.50%, 4/11/22 | 400,000 | | 414,979 | |
Banistmo SA, 4.25%, 7/31/27(1) | 200,000 | | 203,652 | |
Bank of America Corp., MTN, VRN, 1.32%, 6/19/26 | 390,000 | | 392,977 | |
Bank of America Corp., MTN, VRN, 3.82%, 1/20/28 | 150,000 | | 170,146 | |
Bank of America Corp., MTN, VRN, 2.50%, 2/13/31 | 174,000 | | 181,755 | |
Bank of America Corp., MTN, VRN, 2.68%, 6/19/41 | 300,000 | | 307,620 | |
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 3.00%, 12/20/23 | 325,000 | | 341,446 | |
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 3.42%, 12/20/28 | 60,000 | | 66,917 | |
BNP Paribas SA, VRN, 2.59%, 8/12/35(1) | 400,000 | | 389,335 | |
BPCE SA, 5.15%, 7/21/24(1) | 200,000 | | 224,257 | |
BPCE SA, VRN, 1.65%, 10/6/26(1)(2) | 120,000 | | 120,106 | |
Citigroup, Inc., 4.05%, 7/30/22 | 80,000 | | 84,973 | |
Citigroup, Inc., VRN, 3.52%, 10/27/28 | 180,000 | | 200,255 | |
Citigroup, Inc., VRN, 2.57%, 6/3/31 | 240,000 | | 252,802 | |
Cooperatieve Rabobank UA, 3.95%, 11/9/22 | 250,000 | | 265,815 | |
Fifth Third BanCorp., 4.30%, 1/16/24 | 80,000 | | 88,340 | |
FNB Corp., 2.20%, 2/24/23 | 180,000 | | 181,799 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 2.18%, 6/1/28 | 415,000 | | 433,617 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 2.52%, 4/22/31 | 354,000 | | 377,759 | |
Lloyds Banking Group plc, VRN, 2.44%, 2/5/26 | 200,000 | | 207,565 | |
Societe Generale SA, VRN, 3.65%, 7/8/35(1) | 110,000 | | 110,827 | |
UniCredit SpA, VRN, 5.86%, 6/19/32(1) | 200,000 | | 213,218 | |
UniCredit SpA, VRN, 5.46%, 6/30/35(1) | 210,000 | | 214,366 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., 4.125%, 8/15/23 | 10,000 | | 10,901 | |
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Wells Fargo & Co., 3.00%, 10/23/26 | $ | 332,000 | | $ | 362,909 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., MTN, VRN, 2.39%, 6/2/28 | 80,000 | | 83,559 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., VRN, 2.19%, 4/30/26 | 155,000 | | 161,223 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., VRN, 3.07%, 4/30/41 | 130,000 | | 135,480 | |
| | 6,198,598 | |
Beverages — 0.5% | | |
Anheuser-Busch Cos. LLC / Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc., 4.90%, 2/1/46 | 240,000 | | 298,422 | |
Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc., 4.75%, 1/23/29 | 190,000 | | 231,280 | |
Coca-Cola Co. (The), 1.00%, 3/15/28 | 70,000 | | 69,849 | |
Constellation Brands, Inc., 4.75%, 12/1/25 | 140,000 | | 166,592 | |
PepsiCo, Inc., 1.625%, 5/1/30 | 80,000 | | 82,296 | |
| | 848,439 | |
Biotechnology — 1.2% | | |
AbbVie, Inc., 3.25%, 10/1/22(1) | 60,000 | | 62,764 | |
AbbVie, Inc., 3.85%, 6/15/24(1) | 100,000 | | 109,631 | |
AbbVie, Inc., 3.60%, 5/14/25 | 280,000 | | 310,598 | |
AbbVie, Inc., 3.20%, 11/21/29(1) | 180,000 | | 198,689 | |
AbbVie, Inc., 4.55%, 3/15/35(1) | 100,000 | | 122,557 | |
Amgen, Inc., 2.20%, 2/21/27 | 160,000 | | 169,129 | |
Emergent BioSolutions, Inc., 3.875%, 8/15/28(1) | 284,000 | | 285,826 | |
Gilead Sciences, Inc., 3.65%, 3/1/26 | 230,000 | | 259,883 | |
Gilead Sciences, Inc., 1.65%, 10/1/30 | 347,000 | | 346,792 | |
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 1.75%, 9/15/30 | 60,000 | | 58,604 | |
| | 1,924,473 | |
Building Products — 0.4% | | |
Builders FirstSource, Inc., 5.00%, 3/1/30(1) | 260,000 | | 269,588 | |
Lennox International, Inc., 1.70%, 8/1/27 | 60,000 | | 60,015 | |
Standard Industries, Inc., 4.75%, 1/15/28(1) | 224,000 | | 232,960 | |
Standard Industries, Inc., 4.375%, 7/15/30(1) | 30,000 | | 30,804 | |
Standard Industries, Inc., 3.375%, 1/15/31(1) | 60,000 | | 59,332 | |
| | 652,699 | |
Capital Markets — 2.7% | | |
Ares Capital Corp., 3.25%, 7/15/25 | 288,000 | | 286,593 | |
Ares Finance Co. II LLC, 3.25%, 6/15/30(1) | 130,000 | | 136,220 | |
Credit Suisse Group AG, VRN, 2.19%, 6/5/26(1) | 510,000 | | 527,422 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 3.50%, 4/1/25 | 184,000 | | 203,309 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 3.50%, 11/16/26 | 434,000 | | 480,132 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 2.60%, 2/7/30 | 224,000 | | 236,840 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), VRN, 2.88%, 10/31/22 | 70,000 | | 71,696 | |
Golub Capital BDC, Inc., 3.375%, 4/15/24(2) | 240,000 | | 239,899 | |
Icahn Enterprises LP / Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp., 5.25%, 5/15/27 | 391,000 | | 408,566 | |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., 1.85%, 9/15/32 | 100,000 | | 99,742 | |
LPL Holdings, Inc., 4.625%, 11/15/27(1) | 250,000 | | 253,281 | |
Morgan Stanley, MTN, 4.875%, 11/1/22 | 138,000 | | 149,323 | |
Morgan Stanley, MTN, VRN, 2.70%, 1/22/31 | 137,000 | | 146,563 | |
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 2.19%, 4/28/26 | 463,000 | | 485,397 | |
Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp., 3.50%, 2/25/25 | 155,000 | | 156,039 | |
Owl Rock Technology Finance Corp., 4.75%, 12/15/25(1) | 285,000 | | 282,199 | |
| | 4,163,221 | |
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Chemicals — 0.5% | | |
CF Industries, Inc., 4.50%, 12/1/26(1) | $ | 130,000 | | $ | 151,227 | |
CF Industries, Inc., 5.15%, 3/15/34 | 110,000 | | 130,230 | |
Dow Chemical Co. (The), 3.60%, 11/15/50 | 230,000 | | 233,565 | |
Nutrition & Biosciences, Inc., 1.83%, 10/15/27(1) | 74,000 | | 74,387 | |
Westlake Chemical Corp., 3.375%, 6/15/30 | 120,000 | | 129,036 | |
| | 718,445 | |
Commercial Services and Supplies — 0.5% | | |
Nielsen Finance LLC / Nielsen Finance Co., 5.00%, 4/15/22(1) | 29,000 | | 29,101 | |
RELX Capital, Inc., 3.00%, 5/22/30 | 140,000 | | 153,283 | |
Republic Services, Inc., 2.30%, 3/1/30 | 281,000 | | 298,830 | |
Waste Connections, Inc., 2.60%, 2/1/30 | 230,000 | | 247,905 | |
| | 729,119 | |
Communications Equipment — 0.2% | | |
Juniper Networks, Inc., 4.50%, 3/15/24 | 49,000 | | 54,801 | |
Motorola Solutions, Inc., 4.60%, 5/23/29 | 190,000 | | 224,408 | |
Motorola Solutions, Inc., 2.30%, 11/15/30 | 120,000 | | 119,306 | |
| | 398,515 | |
Construction and Engineering — 0.2% | | |
Quanta Services, Inc., 2.90%, 10/1/30 | 280,000 | | 286,199 | |
Construction Materials — 0.4% | | |
Cemex SAB de CV, 5.20%, 9/17/30(1) | 200,000 | | 201,230 | |
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc., 2.50%, 3/15/30 | 227,000 | | 236,726 | |
Vulcan Materials Co., 3.50%, 6/1/30 | 130,000 | | 145,788 | |
| | 583,744 | |
Consumer Finance — 1.2% | | |
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 5.00%, 10/1/21 | 150,000 | | 154,655 | |
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 3.15%, 2/15/24 | 150,000 | | 148,856 | |
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 6.50%, 7/15/25 | 250,000 | | 270,224 | |
Capital One Bank USA N.A., 3.375%, 2/15/23 | 250,000 | | 264,379 | |
Navient Corp., 6.75%, 6/25/25 | 210,000 | | 212,887 | |
Park Aerospace Holdings Ltd., 5.25%, 8/15/22(1) | 290,000 | | 291,281 | |
Park Aerospace Holdings Ltd., 5.50%, 2/15/24(1) | 225,000 | | 226,575 | |
Synchrony Financial, 2.85%, 7/25/22 | 230,000 | | 236,980 | |
| | 1,805,837 | |
Containers and Packaging — 0.6% | | |
Ardagh Packaging Finance plc / Ardagh Holdings USA, Inc., 4.125%, 8/15/26(1) | 200,000 | | 203,000 | |
Ardagh Packaging Finance plc / Ardagh Holdings USA, Inc., 5.25%, 8/15/27(1) | 200,000 | | 204,000 | |
Ball Corp., 2.875%, 8/15/30 | 60,000 | | 59,400 | |
Berry Global, Inc., 5.125%, 7/15/23 | 55,000 | | 55,899 | |
Berry Global, Inc., 4.875%, 7/15/26(1) | 150,000 | | 157,469 | |
CCL Industries, Inc., 3.05%, 6/1/30(1) | 140,000 | | 149,640 | |
Crown Americas LLC / Crown Americas Capital Corp. V, 4.25%, 9/30/26 | 65,000 | | 67,559 | |
Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC / Reynolds Group Issuer Lu, 5.125%, 7/15/23(1) | 97,000 | | 98,261 | |
| | 995,228 | |
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Diversified Financial Services — 0.2% | | |
Block Financial LLC, 3.875%, 8/15/30 | $ | 60,000 | | $ | 60,392 | |
GE Capital Funding LLC, 4.40%, 5/15/30(1) | 200,000 | | 215,395 | |
| | 275,787 | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 1.3% | | |
AT&T, Inc., 2.30%, 6/1/27 | 60,000 | | 63,073 | |
AT&T, Inc., 4.10%, 2/15/28 | 160,000 | | 185,133 | |
AT&T, Inc., 2.75%, 6/1/31 | 370,000 | | 390,112 | |
AT&T, Inc., 3.50%, 6/1/41 | 60,000 | | 63,378 | |
AT&T, Inc., 3.65%, 6/1/51 | 37,000 | | 37,549 | |
AT&T, Inc., 3.30%, 2/1/52 | 153,000 | | 143,317 | |
AT&T, Inc., 3.55%, 9/15/55(1) | 35,000 | | 33,645 | |
Telecom Italia SpA, 5.30%, 5/30/24(1) | 204,000 | | 221,835 | |
Telefonica Emisiones SA, 5.46%, 2/16/21 | 110,000 | | 112,037 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc., 3.15%, 3/22/30 | 217,000 | | 245,649 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc., 4.40%, 11/1/34 | 427,000 | | 533,867 | |
| | 2,029,595 | |
Electric Utilities — 2.2% | | |
AEP Texas, Inc., 2.10%, 7/1/30 | 140,000 | | 144,153 | |
AEP Transmission Co. LLC, 3.75%, 12/1/47 | 60,000 | | 70,381 | |
Berkshire Hathaway Energy Co., 3.80%, 7/15/48 | 90,000 | | 104,575 | |
Commonwealth Edison Co., 3.20%, 11/15/49 | 90,000 | | 98,907 | |
DPL, Inc., 4.125%, 7/1/25(1) | 100,000 | | 104,770 | |
DTE Electric Co., 2.25%, 3/1/30 | 130,000 | | 138,542 | |
Duke Energy Corp., 2.65%, 9/1/26 | 50,000 | | 54,151 | |
Duke Energy Florida LLC, 1.75%, 6/15/30 | 150,000 | | 152,890 | |
Duke Energy Florida LLC, 3.85%, 11/15/42 | 10,000 | | 11,912 | |
Duke Energy Progress LLC, 4.15%, 12/1/44 | 20,000 | | 24,948 | |
Duke Energy Progress LLC, 3.70%, 10/15/46 | 210,000 | | 247,483 | |
EDP Finance BV, 1.71%, 1/24/28(1) | 210,000 | | 209,042 | |
Entergy Arkansas LLC, 2.65%, 6/15/51 | 80,000 | | 80,774 | |
Entergy Texas, Inc., 1.75%, 3/15/31(2) | 280,000 | | 278,171 | |
Exelon Corp., 5.15%, 12/1/20 | 130,000 | | 130,000 | |
Exelon Corp., 4.45%, 4/15/46 | 60,000 | | 72,847 | |
FirstEnergy Transmission LLC, 4.55%, 4/1/49(1) | 80,000 | | 94,002 | |
Florida Power & Light Co., 4.125%, 2/1/42 | 70,000 | | 87,402 | |
Florida Power & Light Co., 3.15%, 10/1/49 | 70,000 | | 78,942 | |
IPALCO Enterprises, Inc., 4.25%, 5/1/30(1) | 140,000 | | 158,921 | |
MidAmerican Energy Co., 4.40%, 10/15/44 | 140,000 | | 177,781 | |
Nevada Power Co., 2.40%, 5/1/30 | 91,000 | | 97,931 | |
NextEra Energy Operating Partners LP, 4.50%, 9/15/27(1) | 100,000 | | 107,750 | |
Northern States Power Co., 2.60%, 6/1/51 | 70,000 | | 71,250 | |
Oncor Electric Delivery Co. LLC, 3.10%, 9/15/49 | 80,000 | | 88,006 | |
PacifiCorp, 2.70%, 9/15/30 | 42,000 | | 46,480 | |
PacifiCorp, 3.30%, 3/15/51 | 150,000 | | 168,811 | |
Southern Co. Gas Capital Corp., 1.75%, 1/15/31 | 150,000 | | 148,769 | |
Southern Co. Gas Capital Corp., 3.95%, 10/1/46 | 10,000 | | 11,202 | |
Xcel Energy, Inc., 3.40%, 6/1/30 | 140,000 | | 161,116 | |
| | 3,421,909 | |
Energy Equipment and Services — 0.1% | | |
Baker Hughes a GE Co. LLC / Baker Hughes Co-Obligor, Inc., 3.14%, 11/7/29 | 96,000 | | 100,180 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Entertainment — 0.5% | | |
Netflix, Inc., 3.625%, 6/15/25(1) | $ | 387,000 | | $ | 404,995 | |
Netflix, Inc., 4.875%, 4/15/28 | 89,000 | | 99,603 | |
Netflix, Inc., 5.875%, 11/15/28 | 27,000 | | 32,265 | |
Walt Disney Co. (The), 2.20%, 1/13/28 | 255,000 | | 268,533 | |
| | 805,396 | |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 2.6% | | |
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., 4.70%, 7/1/30 | 40,000 | | 49,375 | |
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., 1.875%, 2/1/33 | 185,000 | | 181,217 | |
American Tower Corp., 3.375%, 10/15/26 | 70,000 | | 77,560 | |
Brixmor Operating Partnership LP, 4.05%, 7/1/30 | 100,000 | | 107,455 | |
CubeSmart LP, 2.00%, 2/15/31(2) | 165,000 | | 163,058 | |
Equinix, Inc., 5.375%, 5/15/27 | 38,000 | | 41,467 | |
Essex Portfolio LP, 3.25%, 5/1/23 | 50,000 | | 52,672 | |
Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc., 2.40%, 3/15/30 | 100,000 | | 101,543 | |
Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc., 2.05%, 3/15/31(2) | 70,000 | | 69,223 | |
Highwoods Realty LP, 2.60%, 2/1/31 | 70,000 | | 69,540 | |
Host Hotels & Resorts LP, 3.75%, 10/15/23 | 100,000 | | 103,297 | |
Iron Mountain, Inc., 5.00%, 7/15/28(1) | 383,000 | | 393,050 | |
Kilroy Realty LP, 3.80%, 1/15/23 | 44,000 | | 45,822 | |
Kilroy Realty LP, 4.25%, 8/15/29 | 92,000 | | 104,339 | |
Kilroy Realty LP, 2.50%, 11/15/32 | 200,000 | | 195,281 | |
Kimco Realty Corp., 2.80%, 10/1/26 | 150,000 | | 160,462 | |
Kimco Realty Corp., 1.90%, 3/1/28 | 160,000 | | 158,268 | |
Lexington Realty Trust, 2.70%, 9/15/30 | 247,000 | | 252,161 | |
Mid-America Apartments LP, 1.70%, 2/15/31 | 165,000 | | 162,874 | |
National Retail Properties, Inc., 2.50%, 4/15/30 | 217,000 | | 216,933 | |
Realty Income Corp., 3.25%, 1/15/31 | 60,000 | | 66,241 | |
Regency Centers LP, 3.70%, 6/15/30 | 200,000 | | 219,835 | |
Retail Properties of America, Inc., 4.00%, 3/15/25 | 169,000 | | 167,783 | |
SBA Communications Corp., 3.875%, 2/15/27(1) | 170,000 | | 172,762 | |
Spirit Realty LP, 3.20%, 2/15/31 | 120,000 | | 117,227 | |
Ventas Realty LP, 4.40%, 1/15/29 | 140,000 | | 159,176 | |
VEREIT Operating Partnership LP, 3.40%, 1/15/28 | 226,000 | | 235,675 | |
Welltower, Inc., 2.75%, 1/15/31 | 150,000 | | 154,300 | |
| | 3,998,596 | |
Food and Staples Retailing — 0.8% | | |
Albertsons Cos., Inc. / Safeway, Inc. / New Albertsons LP / Albertsons LLC, 3.25%, 3/15/26(1) | 50,000 | | 49,741 | |
Albertsons Cos., Inc. / Safeway, Inc. / New Albertsons LP / Albertsons LLC, 4.875%, 2/15/30(1) | 260,000 | | 271,310 | |
Costco Wholesale Corp., 1.60%, 4/20/30 | 180,000 | | 183,834 | |
Kroger Co. (The), 3.875%, 10/15/46 | 130,000 | | 147,539 | |
Sysco Corp., 3.30%, 7/15/26 | 70,000 | | 76,561 | |
Sysco Corp., 5.95%, 4/1/30 | 300,000 | | 379,566 | |
Walmart, Inc., 4.05%, 6/29/48 | 100,000 | | 130,633 | |
| | 1,239,184 | |
Food Products — 0.9% | | |
Conagra Brands, Inc., 4.60%, 11/1/25 | 130,000 | | 151,055 | |
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 3.875%, 5/15/27(1) | 25,000 | | 26,683 | |
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 3.75%, 4/1/30(1) | 120,000 | | 126,874 | |
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc., 4.625%, 11/1/24(1) | 170,000 | | 177,650 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Mars, Inc., 1.625%, 7/16/32(1) | $ | 290,000 | | $ | 287,918 | |
Mondelez International, Inc., 2.75%, 4/13/30 | 321,000 | | 350,199 | |
Post Holdings, Inc., 4.625%, 4/15/30(1) | 280,000 | | 288,400 | |
| | 1,408,779 | |
Gas Utilities — 0.3% | | |
AmeriGas Partners LP / AmeriGas Finance Corp., 5.75%, 5/20/27 | 150,000 | | 164,686 | |
CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp., 1.75%, 10/1/30(2) | 131,000 | | 131,424 | |
Infraestructura Energetica Nova SAB de CV, 4.75%, 1/15/51(1) | 200,000 | | 187,750 | |
| | 483,860 | |
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 0.8% | | |
Becton Dickinson and Co., 3.73%, 12/15/24 | 140,000 | | 154,827 | |
Becton Dickinson and Co., 2.82%, 5/20/30 | 190,000 | | 205,183 | |
Danaher Corp., 2.60%, 10/1/50(2) | 160,000 | | 156,355 | |
DENTSPLY SIRONA, Inc., 3.25%, 6/1/30 | 140,000 | | 152,352 | |
Hologic, Inc., 3.25%, 2/15/29(1) | 160,000 | | 161,300 | |
Stryker Corp., 1.95%, 6/15/30 | 220,000 | | 224,508 | |
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., 3.55%, 3/20/30 | 195,000 | | 218,914 | |
| | 1,273,439 | |
Health Care Providers and Services — 2.6% | | |
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc., 5.625%, 2/15/23 | 77,000 | | 77,682 | |
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc., 5.50%, 7/1/28(1) | 151,000 | | 155,589 | |
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc., 5.00%, 4/15/29(1)(2) | 200,000 | | 202,250 | |
Anthem, Inc., 2.375%, 1/15/25 | 90,000 | | 95,704 | |
Catalent Pharma Solutions, Inc., 5.00%, 7/15/27(1) | 200,000 | | 208,338 | |
Centene Corp., 4.75%, 5/15/22 | 80,000 | | 81,040 | |
Centene Corp., 4.75%, 1/15/25 | 165,000 | | 169,793 | |
Centene Corp., 4.25%, 12/15/27 | 176,000 | | 184,579 | |
Centene Corp., 4.625%, 12/15/29 | 80,000 | | 86,396 | |
Cigna Corp., 2.40%, 3/15/30 | 130,000 | | 134,696 | |
CVS Health Corp., 4.30%, 3/25/28 | 110,000 | | 128,843 | |
CVS Health Corp., 1.75%, 8/21/30 | 130,000 | | 127,553 | |
CVS Health Corp., 4.78%, 3/25/38 | 80,000 | | 97,051 | |
DaVita, Inc., 4.625%, 6/1/30(1) | 240,000 | | 246,486 | |
DaVita, Inc., 3.75%, 2/15/31(1) | 49,000 | | 47,337 | |
IQVIA, Inc., 5.00%, 5/15/27(1) | 345,000 | | 362,435 | |
Molina Healthcare, Inc., 5.375%, 11/15/22 | 200,000 | | 209,375 | |
Partners Healthcare System, Inc., 3.19%, 7/1/49 | 85,000 | | 92,189 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.75%, 6/15/23 | 50,000 | | 52,550 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 4.875%, 1/1/26(1) | 75,000 | | 76,218 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.125%, 10/1/28(1) | 295,000 | | 287,809 | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 3.75%, 7/15/25 | 170,000 | | 194,208 | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 2.00%, 5/15/30 | 167,000 | | 174,874 | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 4.75%, 7/15/45 | 70,000 | | 94,740 | |
Universal Health Services, Inc., 2.65%, 10/15/30(1) | 455,000 | | 454,099 | |
| | 4,041,834 | |
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 0.6% | | |
International Game Technology plc, 5.25%, 1/15/29(1) | 375,000 | | 379,821 | |
Las Vegas Sands Corp., 3.90%, 8/8/29 | 200,000 | | 200,579 | |
Marriott International, Inc., 3.50%, 10/15/32 | 203,000 | | 200,804 | |
Yum! Brands, Inc., 3.625%, 3/15/31 | 100,000 | | 100,187 | |
| | 881,391 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Household Durables — 0.7% | | |
D.R. Horton, Inc., 2.50%, 10/15/24 | $ | 160,000 | | $ | 169,508 | |
Lennar Corp., 4.75%, 11/29/27 | 100,000 | | 114,300 | |
Mattamy Group Corp., 4.625%, 3/1/30(1) | 225,000 | | 228,222 | |
MDC Holdings, Inc., 3.85%, 1/15/30 | 410,000 | | 430,244 | |
Toll Brothers Finance Corp., 4.35%, 2/15/28 | 100,000 | | 108,856 | |
Toll Brothers Finance Corp., 3.80%, 11/1/29 | 120,000 | | 127,350 | |
| | 1,178,480 | |
Household Products — 0.2% | | |
Energizer Holdings, Inc., 4.75%, 6/15/28(1) | 265,000 | | 274,593 | |
Industrial Conglomerates — 0.4% | | |
Carlisle Cos., Inc., 2.75%, 3/1/30 | 255,000 | | 271,315 | |
General Electric Co., 3.625%, 5/1/30 | 230,000 | | 239,181 | |
General Electric Co., 4.35%, 5/1/50 | 70,000 | | 71,458 | |
| | 581,954 | |
Insurance — 2.1% | | |
American International Group, Inc., 3.40%, 6/30/30 | 150,000 | | 165,872 | |
American International Group, Inc., 4.50%, 7/16/44 | 127,000 | | 149,238 | |
Athene Global Funding, 2.50%, 1/14/25(1) | 110,000 | | 113,477 | |
Athene Global Funding, 2.55%, 6/29/25(1) | 110,000 | | 113,293 | |
Athene Global Funding, 2.45%, 8/20/27(1) | 85,000 | | 87,359 | |
Belrose Funding Trust, 2.33%, 8/15/30(1) | 60,000 | | 59,383 | |
Chubb INA Holdings, Inc., 1.375%, 9/15/30 | 186,000 | | 183,592 | |
Five Corners Funding Trust II, 2.85%, 5/15/30(1) | 575,000 | | 620,970 | |
Globe Life, Inc., 2.15%, 8/15/30 | 140,000 | | 141,033 | |
Great-West Lifeco US Finance 2020 LP, 0.90%, 8/12/25(1) | 197,000 | | 196,748 | |
Kemper Corp., 2.40%, 9/30/30 | 105,000 | | 103,638 | |
Liberty Mutual Group, Inc., 4.50%, 6/15/49(1) | 60,000 | | 72,791 | |
Lincoln National Corp., 4.375%, 6/15/50 | 120,000 | | 139,315 | |
Markel Corp., 4.90%, 7/1/22 | 212,000 | | 227,461 | |
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co., 3.375%, 4/15/50(1) | 200,000 | | 204,264 | |
Protective Life Global Funding, 1.74%, 9/21/30(1) | 175,000 | | 173,467 | |
Prudential Financial, Inc., VRN, 5.875%, 9/15/42 | 100,000 | | 105,482 | |
Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America, 3.30%, 5/15/50(1) | 127,000 | | 131,373 | |
Unum Group, 4.50%, 3/15/25 | 150,000 | | 166,852 | |
WR Berkley Corp., 4.625%, 3/15/22 | 110,000 | | 116,230 | |
| | 3,271,838 | |
Internet and Direct Marketing Retail — 0.3% | | |
Expedia Group, Inc., 3.60%, 12/15/23(1) | 165,000 | | 168,693 | |
QVC, Inc., 4.375%, 9/1/28 | 250,000 | | 254,844 | |
| | 423,537 | |
IT Services — 0.5% | | |
Fiserv, Inc., 3.50%, 7/1/29 | 90,000 | | 102,699 | |
Global Payments, Inc., 3.20%, 8/15/29 | 160,000 | | 174,994 | |
International Business Machines Corp., 1.70%, 5/15/27 | 200,000 | | 207,041 | |
International Business Machines Corp., 1.95%, 5/15/30 | 100,000 | | 103,202 | |
PayPal Holdings, Inc., 2.30%, 6/1/30 | 217,000 | | 229,538 | |
| | 817,474 | |
Life Sciences Tools and Services — 0.1% | | |
Agilent Technologies, Inc., 2.10%, 6/4/30 | 150,000 | | 154,085 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Machinery — 0.2% | | |
Cummins, Inc., 2.60%, 9/1/50 | $ | 170,000 | | $ | 166,841 | |
Flowserve Corp., 3.50%, 10/1/30 | 160,000 | | 158,743 | |
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp., 3.20%, 6/15/25 | 60,000 | | 63,309 | |
| | 388,893 | |
Media — 3.0% | | |
Cable Onda SA, 4.50%, 1/30/30(1) | 200,000 | | 208,910 | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.75%, 2/15/26(1) | 365,000 | | 380,056 | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 4.25%, 2/1/31(1) | 190,000 | | 197,211 | |
Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital, 4.20%, 3/15/28 | 65,000 | | 73,901 | |
Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital, 4.80%, 3/1/50 | 60,000 | | 68,916 | |
Comcast Corp., 1.95%, 1/15/31 | 170,000 | | 175,029 | |
Comcast Corp., 3.20%, 7/15/36 | 91,000 | | 101,242 | |
Comcast Corp., 3.75%, 4/1/40 | 60,000 | | 70,287 | |
Comcast Corp., 2.45%, 8/15/52 | 45,000 | | 42,297 | |
CSC Holdings LLC, 5.875%, 9/15/22 | 345,000 | | 365,484 | |
CSC Holdings LLC, 4.625%, 12/1/30(1) | 225,000 | | 226,376 | |
Discovery Communications LLC, 3.625%, 5/15/30 | 65,000 | | 72,418 | |
Lamar Media Corp., 3.75%, 2/15/28(1) | 305,000 | | 304,047 | |
Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 5.375%, 7/15/26(1) | 307,000 | | 320,262 | |
Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 5.00%, 8/1/27(1) | 298,000 | | 311,718 | |
TEGNA, Inc., 4.75%, 3/15/26(1) | 60,000 | | 61,422 | |
TEGNA, Inc., 4.625%, 3/15/28(1) | 307,000 | | 300,952 | |
Time Warner Entertainment Co. LP, 8.375%, 3/15/23 | 133,000 | | 156,398 | |
ViacomCBS, Inc., 3.70%, 8/15/24 | 100,000 | | 109,546 | |
ViacomCBS, Inc., 4.75%, 5/15/25 | 180,000 | | 206,722 | |
ViacomCBS, Inc., 3.70%, 6/1/28 | 50,000 | | 55,591 | |
ViacomCBS, Inc., 4.20%, 5/19/32 | 120,000 | | 137,355 | |
Virgin Media Finance plc, 5.00%, 7/15/30(1) | 470,000 | | 468,238 | |
VTR Finance NV, 6.375%, 7/15/28(1) | 200,000 | | 210,250 | |
| | 4,624,628 | |
Metals and Mining — 0.7% | | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 4.625%, 8/1/30 | 100,000 | | 105,323 | |
Minera Mexico SA de CV, 4.50%, 1/26/50(1) | 300,000 | | 328,350 | |
Newcrest Finance Pty Ltd., 4.20%, 5/13/50(1) | 70,000 | | 82,140 | |
Novelis Corp., 4.75%, 1/30/30(1) | 245,000 | | 239,606 | |
Steel Dynamics, Inc., 3.45%, 4/15/30 | 65,000 | | 71,819 | |
Steel Dynamics, Inc., 3.25%, 1/15/31 | 160,000 | | 171,597 | |
Teck Resources Ltd., 3.90%, 7/15/30(1) | 60,000 | | 62,889 | |
| | 1,061,724 | |
Multi-Utilities — 0.7% | | |
Ameren Corp., 3.50%, 1/15/31 | 172,000 | | 197,006 | |
CenterPoint Energy, Inc., 4.25%, 11/1/28 | 120,000 | | 143,084 | |
Dominion Energy, Inc., 4.90%, 8/1/41 | 100,000 | | 128,606 | |
NiSource, Inc., 1.70%, 2/15/31 | 90,000 | | 88,642 | |
NiSource, Inc., 5.65%, 2/1/45 | 110,000 | | 152,256 | |
San Diego Gas & Electric Co., 1.70%, 10/1/30 | 70,000 | | 69,526 | |
Sempra Energy, 2.875%, 10/1/22 | 130,000 | | 134,963 | |
Sempra Energy, 3.25%, 6/15/27 | 100,000 | | 109,997 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Sempra Energy, 4.00%, 2/1/48 | $ | 50,000 | | $ | 56,361 | |
| | 1,080,441 | |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 3.3% | | |
Aker BP ASA, 3.75%, 1/15/30(1) | 150,000 | | 146,056 | |
Aker BP ASA, 4.00%, 1/15/31(1) | 160,000 | | 158,104 | |
Chevron Corp., 2.00%, 5/11/27 | 100,000 | | 105,874 | |
Chevron USA, Inc., 1.02%, 8/12/27 | 60,000 | | 59,963 | |
Concho Resources, Inc., 2.40%, 2/15/31 | 90,000 | | 86,274 | |
Diamondback Energy, Inc., 4.75%, 5/31/25 | 110,000 | | 118,761 | |
Diamondback Energy, Inc., 3.50%, 12/1/29 | 190,000 | | 183,685 | |
Energy Transfer Operating LP, 4.25%, 3/15/23 | 70,000 | | 72,870 | |
Enterprise Products Operating LLC, 4.85%, 3/15/44 | 200,000 | | 227,770 | |
Equinor ASA, 3.25%, 11/18/49 | 100,000 | | 106,569 | |
Exxon Mobil Corp., 1.57%, 4/15/23 | 170,000 | | 174,998 | |
Geopark Ltd., 6.50%, 9/21/24 | 200,000 | | 188,800 | |
Hess Corp., 3.50%, 7/15/24 | 120,000 | | 122,863 | |
HollyFrontier Corp., 4.50%, 10/1/30 | 160,000 | | 155,204 | |
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 6.50%, 9/1/39 | 161,000 | | 203,035 | |
MPLX LP, 2.65%, 8/15/30 | 120,000 | | 117,936 | |
MPLX LP, 4.50%, 4/15/38 | 50,000 | | 51,232 | |
MPLX LP, 5.20%, 3/1/47 | 70,000 | | 75,400 | |
Ovintiv, Inc., 6.50%, 2/1/38 | 30,000 | | 27,293 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 6.375%, 2/4/21 | 600,000 | | 609,075 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 4.875%, 1/24/22 | 350,000 | | 354,730 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 6.50%, 3/13/27 | 600,000 | | 560,382 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 6.625%, 6/15/35 | 50,000 | | 41,600 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 5.50%, 6/27/44 | 80,000 | | 59,456 | |
Plains All American Pipeline LP / PAA Finance Corp., 3.80%, 9/15/30 | 270,000 | | 262,334 | |
Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC, 5.625%, 3/1/25 | 245,000 | | 280,358 | |
Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC, 4.50%, 5/15/30(1) | 80,000 | | 90,243 | |
Sunoco Logistics Partners Operations LP, 4.00%, 10/1/27 | 50,000 | | 51,079 | |
Targa Resources Partners LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 6.875%, 1/15/29 | 49,000 | | 52,691 | |
Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Co. LLC, 3.25%, 5/15/30(1) | 100,000 | | 108,235 | |
Valero Energy Corp., 1.20%, 3/15/24 | 192,000 | | 191,346 | |
Williams Cos., Inc. (The), 4.55%, 6/24/24 | 135,000 | | 149,654 | |
| | 5,193,870 | |
Paper and Forest Products — 0.2% | | |
Boise Cascade Co., 4.875%, 7/1/30(1) | 200,000 | | 215,000 | |
Georgia-Pacific LLC, 2.10%, 4/30/27(1) | 150,000 | | 157,566 | |
| | 372,566 | |
Pharmaceuticals — 1.4% | | |
AstraZeneca plc, 1.375%, 8/6/30 | 396,000 | | 386,432 | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., 3.25%, 8/15/22 | 200,000 | | 210,811 | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., 3.40%, 7/26/29 | 170,000 | | 197,817 | |
Elanco Animal Health, Inc., 4.91%, 8/27/21 | 150,000 | | 154,312 | |
Elanco Animal Health, Inc., 5.90%, 8/28/28 | 200,000 | | 231,750 | |
Royalty Pharma plc, 1.75%, 9/2/27(1) | 255,000 | | 255,192 | |
Royalty Pharma plc, 2.20%, 9/2/30(1) | 260,000 | | 259,054 | |
Upjohn, Inc., 2.70%, 6/22/30(1) | 344,000 | | 356,515 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Upjohn, Inc., 4.00%, 6/22/50(1) | $ | 81,000 | | $ | 86,689 | |
| | 2,138,572 | |
Professional Services — 0.2% | | |
Jaguar Holding Co. II / PPD Development LP, 5.00%, 6/15/28(1) | 340,000 | | 355,300 | |
Road and Rail — 0.7% | | |
Ashtead Capital, Inc., 4.125%, 8/15/25(1) | 200,000 | | 205,765 | |
Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 4.95%, 9/15/41 | 100,000 | | 134,026 | |
Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 4.15%, 4/1/45 | 210,000 | | 263,571 | |
CSX Corp., 3.25%, 6/1/27 | 170,000 | | 192,532 | |
Norfolk Southern Corp., 3.05%, 5/15/50 | 80,000 | | 85,688 | |
Union Pacific Corp., 2.40%, 2/5/30 | 110,000 | | 118,663 | |
Union Pacific Corp., 3.60%, 9/15/37 | 50,000 | | 57,813 | |
Union Pacific Corp., MTN, 3.55%, 8/15/39 | 80,000 | | 91,517 | |
| | 1,149,575 | |
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 0.9% | | |
Broadcom Corp. / Broadcom Cayman Finance Ltd., 3.125%, 1/15/25 | 53,000 | | 56,583 | |
Broadcom, Inc., 2.25%, 11/15/23 | 200,000 | | 208,070 | |
Broadcom, Inc., 3.15%, 11/15/25 | 230,000 | | 248,361 | |
Microchip Technology, Inc., 2.67%, 9/1/23(1) | 280,000 | | 290,056 | |
NXP BV / NXP Funding LLC, 3.875%, 9/1/22(1) | 200,000 | | 211,444 | |
Sensata Technologies UK Financing Co. plc, 6.25%, 2/15/26(1) | 360,000 | | 377,775 | |
Texas Instruments, Inc., 1.75%, 5/4/30 | 90,000 | | 93,047 | |
| | 1,485,336 | |
Software — 0.3% | | |
Microsoft Corp., 2.53%, 6/1/50 | 170,000 | | 178,450 | |
Oracle Corp., 2.80%, 4/1/27 | 65,000 | | 71,459 | |
Oracle Corp., 4.00%, 7/15/46 | 240,000 | | 284,616 | |
| | 534,525 | |
Specialty Retail — 0.2% | | |
AutoNation, Inc., 4.75%, 6/1/30 | 50,000 | | 59,265 | |
Home Depot, Inc. (The), 3.90%, 6/15/47 | 20,000 | | 24,681 | |
Home Depot, Inc. (The), 3.35%, 4/15/50 | 218,000 | | 252,685 | |
| | 336,631 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 0.9% | | |
Apple, Inc., 2.55%, 8/20/60 | 190,000 | | 190,451 | |
Dell International LLC / EMC Corp., 5.45%, 6/15/23(1) | 168,000 | | 184,295 | |
EMC Corp., 3.375%, 6/1/23 | 290,000 | | 299,115 | |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., 1.45%, 4/1/24 | 220,000 | | 222,983 | |
NetApp, Inc., 2.375%, 6/22/27 | 225,000 | | 234,958 | |
Seagate HDD Cayman, 4.875%, 3/1/24 | 64,000 | | 69,674 | |
Seagate HDD Cayman, 4.75%, 1/1/25 | 135,000 | | 148,357 | |
| | 1,349,833 | |
Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods — 0.1% | | |
PVH Corp., 4.625%, 7/10/25(1) | 110,000 | | 114,813 | |
Trading Companies and Distributors — 0.3% | | |
Air Lease Corp., MTN, 2.875%, 1/15/26 | 120,000 | | 118,099 | |
Aircastle Ltd., 5.25%, 8/11/25(1) | 300,000 | | 293,851 | |
| | 411,950 | |
Transportation Infrastructure — 0.1% | | |
Rumo Luxembourg Sarl, 5.25%, 1/10/28(1) | 200,000 | | 208,341 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Water Utilities — 0.1% | | |
Essential Utilities, Inc., 2.70%, 4/15/30 | $ | 220,000 | | $ | 235,724 | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.4% | | |
Sprint Corp., 7.625%, 2/15/25 | 310,000 | | 363,281 | |
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 2.55%, 2/15/31(1) | 165,000 | | 171,159 | |
Vodafone Group plc, 4.375%, 2/19/43 | 125,000 | | 146,407 | |
| | 680,847 | |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $68,074,852) | | 70,283,221 | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 20.4% | |
Adjustable-Rate U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities — 0.3% | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.70%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.80%), 2/1/38 | 49,494 | | 52,369 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.80%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.82%), 6/1/38 | 31,173 | | 32,932 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.02%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.76%), 9/1/40 | 23,347 | | 24,381 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.65%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.88%), 5/1/41 | 20,903 | | 22,061 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.64%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.64%), 2/1/43 | 13,850 | | 14,230 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 2.50%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.62%), 6/1/43 | 318 | | 319 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 2.83%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.65%), 6/1/43 | 9,128 | | 9,206 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.05%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.64%), 9/1/47 | 149,962 | | 156,688 | |
FNMA, VRN, 2.47%, (6-month LIBOR plus 1.57%), 6/1/35 | 19,559 | | 20,333 | |
FNMA, VRN, 3.69%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.69%), 1/1/40 | 8,888 | | 9,280 | |
FNMA, VRN, 3.02%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.77%), 10/1/40 | 33,656 | | 34,964 | |
FNMA, VRN, 3.18%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.61%), 3/1/47 | 65,923 | | 68,958 | |
| | 445,721 | |
Fixed-Rate U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities — 20.1% | |
FHLMC, 4.50%, 6/1/21 | 9 | | 9 | |
FHLMC, 5.50%, 1/1/38 | 4,257 | | 4,953 | |
FHLMC, 5.50%, 4/1/38 | 28,525 | | 33,107 | |
FNMA, 5.00%, 7/1/31 | 228,959 | | 257,481 | |
FNMA, 4.50%, 10/1/33 | 121,402 | | 133,890 | |
FNMA, 5.00%, 11/1/33 | 268,551 | | 308,817 | |
FNMA, 6.00%, 12/1/33 | 166,563 | | 196,809 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 3/1/34 | 518,290 | | 556,366 | |
FNMA, 5.50%, 4/1/34 | 207,166 | | 239,434 | |
FNMA, 5.50%, 4/1/34 | 68,763 | | 80,875 | |
FNMA, 5.00%, 8/1/34 | 33,288 | | 38,269 | |
FNMA, 5.50%, 8/1/34 | 66,078 | | 77,817 | |
FNMA, 5.00%, 4/1/35 | 162,741 | | 187,130 | |
FNMA, 5.00%, 8/1/35 | 11,944 | | 13,717 | |
FNMA, 5.50%, 7/1/36 | 9,659 | | 11,051 | |
FNMA, 5.50%, 12/1/36 | 16,748 | | 19,456 | |
FNMA, 6.00%, 7/1/37 | 43,164 | | 50,684 | |
FNMA, 6.00%, 8/1/37 | 27,456 | | 32,386 | |
FNMA, 6.50%, 8/1/37 | 2,091 | | 2,428 | |
FNMA, 6.00%, 9/1/37 | 31,944 | | 37,426 | |
FNMA, 6.00%, 11/1/37 | 37,579 | | 44,087 | |
FNMA, 5.00%, 3/1/38 | 57,392 | | 65,828 | |
FNMA, 6.50%, 9/1/38 | 115,127 | | 130,444 | |
FNMA, 5.50%, 1/1/39 | 69,047 | | 80,251 | |
FNMA, 5.00%, 2/1/39 | 164,781 | | 189,425 | |
FNMA, 4.50%, 4/1/39 | 56,320 | | 63,800 | |
FNMA, 4.50%, 5/1/39 | 144,394 | | 163,409 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
FNMA, 6.50%, 5/1/39 | $ | 2,288 | | $ | 2,686 | |
FNMA, 4.50%, 10/1/39 | 248,740 | | 282,400 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 10/1/40 | 256,996 | | 289,600 | |
FNMA, 4.50%, 11/1/40 | 239,841 | | 270,098 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 8/1/41 | 353,274 | | 393,644 | |
FNMA, 4.50%, 9/1/41 | 212,436 | | 239,202 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 5/1/42 | 325,881 | | 355,992 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 6/1/42 | 371,677 | | 409,683 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 9/1/42 | 224,445 | | 241,397 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 5/1/45 | 669,690 | | 722,554 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 2/1/47 | 1,722,843 | | 1,857,664 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 7/1/47 | 1,239,642 | | 1,312,213 | |
FNMA, 6.50%, 8/1/47 | 756 | | 820 | |
FNMA, 6.50%, 9/1/47 | 1,527 | | 1,650 | |
FNMA, 6.50%, 9/1/47 | 74 | | 80 | |
FNMA, 6.50%, 9/1/47 | 805 | | 871 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 6/1/48 | 1,298,491 | | 1,387,536 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 10/1/48 | 599,846 | | 639,335 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 5/1/49 | 286,114 | | 301,667 | |
FNMA, 3.00%, 3/1/50 | 603,394 | | 632,489 | |
FNMA, 3.00%, 6/1/50 | 327,787 | | 343,817 | |
FNMA, 3.00%, 6/1/50 | 298,422 | | 313,015 | |
FNMA, 3.00%, 6/1/50 | 3,353,705 | | 3,526,197 | |
FNMA, 3.00%, 8/1/50 | 1,174,467 | | 1,235,493 | |
GNMA, 2.50%, TBA | 2,200,000 | | 2,310,000 | |
GNMA, 5.50%, 12/15/32 | 64,394 | | 74,893 | |
GNMA, 6.00%, 9/20/38 | 20,848 | | 23,984 | |
GNMA, 5.50%, 12/20/38 | 49,374 | | 58,600 | |
GNMA, 4.50%, 6/15/39 | 317,520 | | 357,253 | |
GNMA, 4.50%, 1/15/40 | 109,432 | | 120,650 | |
GNMA, 4.50%, 4/15/40 | 187,437 | | 207,854 | |
GNMA, 4.00%, 11/20/40 | 384,014 | | 419,240 | |
GNMA, 3.50%, 6/20/42 | 416,527 | | 452,218 | |
GNMA, 2.50%, 7/20/46 | 387,577 | | 410,394 | |
GNMA, 2.50%, 2/20/47 | 463,181 | | 490,251 | |
UMBS, 2.00%, TBA | 6,000,000 | | 6,202,969 | |
UMBS, 2.50%, TBA | 2,350,000 | | 2,464,930 | |
| | 31,372,688 | |
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $31,009,982) | 31,818,409 | |
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES — 16.2% | | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.50%, 2/15/39 | 300,000 | | 421,219 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 4.375%, 11/15/39 | 600,000 | | 937,617 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1.125%, 5/15/40(3) | 400,000 | | 393,813 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1.125%, 8/15/40 | 200,000 | | 196,297 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.125%, 2/15/42 | 300,000 | | 406,523 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.00%, 5/15/42 | 1,600,000 | | 2,127,500 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.875%, 5/15/43 | 400,000 | | 522,406 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.625%, 2/15/44 | 200,000 | | 292,305 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.125%, 8/15/44(3) | 200,000 | | 272,203 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.00%, 11/15/44 | 200,000 | | 267,289 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.50%, 2/15/45 | $ | 800,000 | | $ | 984,844 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.00%, 5/15/45 | 1,100,000 | | 1,473,055 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.00%, 11/15/45 | 200,000 | | 268,750 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.375%, 11/15/48 | 800,000 | | 1,164,219 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.25%, 8/15/49 | 2,000,000 | | 2,378,984 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.00%, 2/15/50 | 200,000 | | 226,266 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.25%, 7/15/29 | 1,114,223 | | 1,246,757 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.125%, 7/15/30 | 2,930,653 | | 3,259,228 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.50%, 3/15/23 | 600,000 | | 605,250 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.25%, 6/15/23 | 1,500,000 | | 1,503,926 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.125%, 2/28/25 | 3,500,000 | | 3,636,855 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.25%, 5/31/25 | 700,000 | | 699,945 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.375%, 8/31/26 | 500,000 | | 529,473 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.625%, 9/30/26 | 100,000 | | 107,426 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.125%, 2/28/27 | 200,000 | | 209,031 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.50%, 4/30/27 | 400,000 | | 401,828 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.50%, 6/30/27 | 400,000 | | 401,437 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.625%, 5/15/30 | 300,000 | | 298,969 | |
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES (Cost $22,585,134) | | 25,233,415 | |
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS — 12.9% | | |
Private Sponsor Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 7.2% | | |
Arroyo Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-1, Class M1, 4.28%, 3/25/55(1) | 566,000 | | 591,895 | |
Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-1, Class A1, VRN, 3.84%, (1-year H15T1Y plus 2.25%), 2/25/36 | 72,987 | | 73,733 | |
COLT Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2020-2, Class M1, VRN, 5.25%, 3/25/65(1) | 540,000 | | 565,495 | |
Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust, Series 2020-SBT1, Class 2M2, VRN, 3.80%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.65%), 2/25/40(1) | 300,000 | | 287,355 | |
Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Series 2005-17, Class 1A11, 5.50%, 9/25/35 | 841 | | 750 | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-HL1, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 3.50%, 6/25/47(1) | 154,935 | | 156,157 | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-HL2, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 3.50%, 10/25/47(1) | 154,673 | | 155,885 | |
Ellington Financial Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-1, Class M1, VRN, 5.24%, 5/25/65(1) | 830,000 | | 882,737 | |
First Horizon Alternative Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2004-AA4, Class A1, VRN, 3.04%, 10/25/34 | 39,879 | | 39,815 | |
Flagstar Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-1, Class 1A5 SEQ, VRN, 3.50%, 3/25/47(1) | 86,225 | | 87,446 | |
GCAT Trust, Series 2020-NQM2, Class A2 SEQ, 2.27%, 4/25/65(1) | 720,835 | | 731,834 | |
GS Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2020-NQM1, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 2.35%, 9/27/60(1) | 676,421 | | 679,586 | |
Homeward Opportunities Fund I Trust, Series 2019-3, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 3.03%, 11/25/59(1) | 823,558 | | 824,796 | |
JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-S2, Class 3A1, VRN, 7.17%, 2/25/32 | 13,429 | | 13,671 | |
MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust, Series 2004-13, Class 3A7, VRN, 3.23%, 11/21/34 | 38,977 | | 39,424 | |
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Series 2005-3, Class 2A, VRN, 3.07%, 11/25/35 | 79,588 | | 77,369 | |
MFA Trust, Series 2020-NQM1, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 2.30%, 8/25/49(1) | 591,892 | | 596,311 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2017-2A, Class A3, VRN, 4.00%, 3/25/57(1) | $ | 112,702 | | $ | 122,687 | |
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2017-5A, Class A1, VRN, 1.65%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.50%), 6/25/57(1) | 188,902 | | 189,478 | |
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-CH1, Class A1, VRN, 4.00%, 8/25/47(1) | 179,487 | | 186,497 | |
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-CH2, Class A12 SEQ, VRN, 4.00%, 6/25/48(1) | 44,254 | | 44,539 | |
Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-8, Class 2A1, VRN, 2.95%, 7/25/34 | 48,908 | | 48,928 | |
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2017-1A, Class B2, VRN, 5.98%, 1/25/47(1) | 800,000 | | 828,840 | |
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2019-4, Class A3, 3.00%, 11/25/59(1) | 673,275 | | 685,274 | |
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2019-4, Class M1, VRN, 3.21%, 11/25/59(1) | 750,000 | | 765,987 | |
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2020-1, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 2.72%, 1/25/60(1) | 308,685 | | 315,143 | |
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2020-2, Class M1, VRN, 5.36%, 5/25/60(1) | 800,000 | | 831,122 | |
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2020-4, Class A3 SEQ, 2.32%, 5/25/65(1) | 466,589 | | 469,431 | |
Vista Point Securitization Trust, Series 2020-1, Class A2 SEQ, VRN, 2.77%, 3/25/65(1) | 750,000 | | 758,006 | |
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-7, Class 3A1 SEQ, 6.00%, 6/25/36 | 204,550 | | 199,920 | |
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR15, Class A1, VRN, 2.97%, 10/25/36 | 150 | | 142 | |
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR5, Class 2A1, VRN, 4.00%, 4/25/36 | 75,025 | | 70,481 | |
| | 11,320,734 | |
U.S. Government Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 5.7% | |
FHLMC, Series 2013-DN2, Class M2, VRN, 4.40%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.25%), 11/25/23 | 837,370 | | 768,430 | |
FHLMC, Series 2014-DN2, Class M3, VRN, 3.75%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.60%), 4/25/24 | 444,029 | | 411,527 | |
FHLMC, Series 2014-DN3, Class M3, VRN, 4.15%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.00%), 8/25/24 | 304,867 | | 311,955 | |
FHLMC, Series 2015-DNA1, Class M3, VRN, 3.45%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.30%), 10/25/27 | 171,043 | | 174,670 | |
FHLMC, Series 2015-HQ2, Class M3, VRN, 3.40%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.25%), 5/25/25 | 175,000 | | 175,769 | |
FHLMC, Series 2016-DNA3, Class M3, VRN, 5.15%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.00%), 12/25/28 | 322,307 | | 333,864 | |
FHLMC, Series 2016-DNA4, Class M3, VRN, 3.95%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.80%), 3/25/29 | 404,256 | | 420,313 | |
FHLMC, Series 2018-DNA1, Class M2, VRN, 1.95%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.80%), 7/25/30 | 87,200 | | 85,987 | |
FHLMC, Series 2019-DNA3, Class M2, VRN, 2.20%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.05%), 7/25/49(1) | 162,659 | | 159,931 | |
FHLMC, Series 2020-DNA2, Class M2, VRN, 2.00%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.85%), 2/25/50(1) | 250,000 | | 244,708 | |
FHLMC, Series 2020-DNA3, Class B1, VRN, 5.25%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.10%), 6/25/50(1) | 250,000 | | 257,274 | |
FHLMC, Series 2020-DNA3, Class M2, VRN, 3.15%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.00%), 6/25/50(1) | 200,000 | | 201,594 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
FHLMC, Series 2020-DNA4, Class M2, VRN, 3.90%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.75%), 8/25/50(1) | $ | 350,000 | | $ | 356,484 | |
FHLMC, Series 2020-HQA2, Class M2, VRN, 3.25%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.10%), 3/25/50(1) | 250,000 | | 247,850 | |
FHLMC, Series 2020-HQA3, Class M2, VRN, 3.75%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.60%), 7/25/50(1) | 380,000 | | 383,803 | |
FHLMC, Series 2020-HQA4, Class M2, VRN, 3.30%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.15%), 9/25/50(1) | 200,000 | | 200,344 | |
FHLMC, Series 3397, Class GF, VRN, 0.65%, (1-month LIBOR plus 0.50%), 12/15/37 | 69,156 | | 70,174 | |
FNMA, Series 2014-C02, Class 1M2, VRN, 2.75%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.60%), 5/25/24 | 350,541 | | 308,288 | |
FNMA, Series 2014-C02, Class 2M2, VRN, 2.75%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.60%), 5/25/24 | 265,503 | | 261,791 | |
FNMA, Series 2014-C03, Class 1M2, VRN, 3.15%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.00%), 7/25/24 | 615,395 | | 540,530 | |
FNMA, Series 2014-C03, Class 2M2, VRN, 3.05%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.90%), 7/25/24 | 71,442 | | 70,444 | |
FNMA, Series 2014-C04, Class 1M2, VRN, 5.05%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.90%), 11/25/24 | 138,425 | | 144,127 | |
FNMA, Series 2014-C04, Class 2M2, VRN, 5.15%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.00%), 11/25/24 | 345,067 | | 353,923 | |
FNMA, Series 2015-C02, Class 1M2, VRN, 4.15%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.00%), 5/25/25 | 119,417 | | 121,325 | |
FNMA, Series 2015-C03, Class 1M2, VRN, 5.15%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.00%), 7/25/25 | 180,994 | | 185,873 | |
FNMA, Series 2015-C04, Class 1M2, VRN, 5.85%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.70%), 4/25/28 | 186,257 | | 193,642 | |
FNMA, Series 2016-C01, Class 1M2, VRN, 6.90%, (1-month LIBOR plus 6.75%), 8/25/28 | 88,789 | | 92,448 | |
FNMA, Series 2016-C01, Class 2M2, VRN, 7.10%, (1-month LIBOR plus 6.95%), 8/25/28 | 356,674 | | 383,028 | |
FNMA, Series 2016-C03, Class 2M2, VRN, 6.05%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.90%), 10/25/28 | 93,047 | | 98,633 | |
FNMA, Series 2016-C06, Class 1M2, VRN, 4.40%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.25%), 4/25/29 | 315,721 | | 324,165 | |
FNMA, Series 2017-C03, Class 1M2, VRN, 3.15%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.00%), 10/25/29 | 206,666 | | 206,493 | |
FNMA, Series 2017-C05, Class 1M2, VRN, 2.35%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.20%), 1/25/30 | 220,929 | | 218,775 | |
FNMA, Series 2017-C06, Class 2M2, VRN, 2.95%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.80%), 2/25/30 | 469,206 | | 470,090 | |
FNMA, Series 2017-C07, Class 1M2, VRN, 2.55%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.40%), 5/25/30 | 106,487 | | 104,911 | |
| | 8,883,163 | |
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS (Cost $20,089,801) | | 20,203,897 | |
COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS — 4.4% | | |
Allegany Park CLO Ltd., Series 2019-1A, Class C, VRN, 2.82%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.55%), 1/20/33(1) | 200,000 | | 200,762 | |
Anchorage Capital CLO 16 Ltd., Series 2020-16A, Class B, VRN, 2.40%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.20%), 10/20/31(1)(2) | 1,000,000 | | 1,000,000 | |
Ares XLI CLO Ltd., Series 2016-41A, Class AR, VRN, 1.48%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.20%), 1/15/29(1) | 375,000 | | 376,062 | |
Atrium IX, Series 2009A, Class BR, VRN, 2.01%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.75%), 5/28/30(1) | 275,000 | | 273,617 | |
Bean Creek CLO Ltd., Series 2015-1A, Class BR, VRN, 1.72%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.45%), 4/20/31(1) | 250,000 | | 242,117 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
CBAM Ltd., Series 2018-5A, Class B1, VRN, 1.67%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.40%), 4/17/31(1) | $ | 200,000 | | $ | 196,696 | |
Deer Creek CLO Ltd., Series 2017-1A, Class A, VRN, 1.45%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.18%), 10/20/30(1) | 250,000 | | 247,595 | |
Dryden XXVIII Senior Loan Fund, Series 2013-28A, Class A2LR, VRN, 1.93%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.65%), 8/15/30(1) | 150,000 | | 147,394 | |
Elmwood CLO IV Ltd., Series 2020-1A, Class B, VRN, 2.88%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.70%), 4/15/33(1) | 500,000 | | 504,585 | |
Elmwood CLO V Ltd., Series 2020-2A, Class B, VRN, 2.48%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.20%), 7/24/31(1) | 375,000 | | 378,244 | |
Goldentree Loan Management US CLO 5 Ltd., Series 2019-5A, Class A, VRN, 1.57%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.30%), 10/20/32(1) | 300,000 | | 299,674 | |
KKR CLO Ltd., Series 2022A, Class B, VRN, 1.87%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.60%), 7/20/31(1) | 150,000 | | 146,990 | |
KKR CLO Ltd., Series 2030A, Class B1, VRN, 2.22%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.00%), 10/17/31(1) | 500,000 | | 500,001 | |
Madison Park Funding XXII Ltd., Series 2016-22A, Class BR, VRN, 1.875%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.60%), 1/15/33(1) | 100,000 | | 100,553 | |
Magnetite VIII Ltd., Series 2014-8A, Class BR2, VRN, 1.78%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.50%), 4/15/31(1) | 100,000 | | 98,497 | |
Magnetite XXIV Ltd., Series 2019-24A, Class B, VRN, 2.125%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.85%), 1/15/33(1) | 350,000 | | 353,661 | |
Magnetite XXIV Ltd., Series 2019-24A, Class C, VRN, 2.83%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.55%), 1/15/33(1) | 250,000 | | 249,998 | |
Octagon Investment Partners 24 Ltd., Series 2015-1A, Class BS, VRN, 2.17%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.90%), 4/21/31(1) | 250,000 | | 248,150 | |
Octagon Investment Partners 45 Ltd., Series 2019-1A, Class B1, VRN, 2.125%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.85%), 10/15/32(1) | 200,000 | | 199,540 | |
Octagon Investment Partners 47 Ltd., Series 2020-1A, Class A1, VRN, 2.10%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.85%), 4/20/31(1) | 350,000 | | 350,930 | |
Sounds Point CLO IV-R Ltd., Series 2013-3RA, Class A, VRN, 1.42%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.15%), 4/18/31(1) | 150,000 | | 148,562 | |
Sounds Point CLO IV-R Ltd., Series 2013-3RA, Class B, VRN, 2.02%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.75%), 4/18/31(1) | 200,000 | | 199,345 | |
Voya CLO Ltd., Series 2013-2A, Class A2AR, VRN, 1.64%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.40%), 4/25/31(1) | 350,000 | | 339,119 | |
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS (Cost $6,801,678) | | 6,802,092 | |
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES — 3.7% | | |
BRE Grand Islander Timeshare Issuer LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.94%, 5/25/29(1) | 82,034 | | 83,430 | |
DT Auto Owner Trust, Series 2020-3A, Class C, 1.47%, 6/15/26(1) | 800,000 | | 802,914 | |
Goodgreen, Series 2018-1A, Class A, VRN, 3.93%, 10/15/53(1) | 244,066 | | 260,010 | |
Goodgreen, Series 2020-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.63%, 4/15/55(1) | 399,370 | | 403,468 | |
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2015-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.52%, 12/20/32(1) | 35,563 | | 35,744 | |
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2018-1A, Class B, 3.60%, 1/21/36(1) | 215,759 | | 223,285 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2018-SFR1, Class B, 3.48%, 3/17/35(1) | 325,000 | | 328,818 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2018-SFR3, Class B, 4.08%, 10/17/35(1) | 1,000,000 | | 1,033,123 | |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2016-1A, Class A SEQ, 3.08%, 3/21/33(1) | 51,060 | | 51,123 | |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2018-2A, Class B, 3.65%, 6/20/35(1) | 221,297 | | 228,593 | |
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| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2019-2A, Class C, 3.12%, 5/20/36(1) | $ | 291,949 | | $ | 292,502 | |
Towd Point Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-3, Class M1, VRN, 3.50%, 7/25/57(1) | 300,000 | | 322,684 | |
Towd Point Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-6, Class A1, VRN, 2.75%, 10/25/57(1) | 479,487 | | 498,883 | |
Towd Point Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-4, Class A1, VRN, 3.00%, 6/25/58(1) | 191,972 | | 205,590 | |
Tricon American Homes, Series 2020-SFR1, Class C, 2.25%, 7/17/38(1) | 500,000 | | 509,235 | |
US Airways Pass-Through Trust, Series 2013-1, Class A, 3.95%, 5/15/27 | 61,676 | | 50,951 | |
VSE VOI Mortgage LLC, Series 2017-A, Class B, 2.63%, 3/20/35(1) | 167,927 | | 168,235 | |
VSE VOI Mortgage LLC, Series 2018-A, Class B, 3.72%, 2/20/36(1) | 194,041 | | 201,071 | |
TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $5,562,382) | | 5,699,659 | |
MUNICIPAL SECURITIES — 2.2% | | |
Bay Area Toll Authority Rev., 6.92%, 4/1/40 | 180,000 | | 278,222 | |
California State University Rev., 2.98%, 11/1/51 | 225,000 | | 236,203 | |
Chicago GO, 7.05%, 1/1/29 | 50,000 | | 54,148 | |
Energy Northwest Rev., (Bonneville Power Administration), 5.00%, 7/1/39 | 120,000 | | 158,034 | |
Escambia County Health Facilities Authority Rev., (Baptist Health Care Corp. Obligated Group), 3.61%, 8/15/40 (AGM) | 105,000 | | 110,775 | |
Foothill-Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency Rev., 4.09%, 1/15/49 | 95,000 | | 100,943 | |
Grand Parkway Transportation Corp. Rev., 3.24%, 10/1/52 | 135,000 | | 140,468 | |
Houston GO, 3.96%, 3/1/47 | 50,000 | | 62,202 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Rev., 6.69%, 11/15/40 | 80,000 | | 100,759 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Rev., 6.81%, 11/15/40 | 50,000 | | 63,536 | |
Missouri Highway & Transportation Commission Rev., 5.45%, 5/1/33 | 50,000 | | 66,835 | |
New Jersey Turnpike Authority Rev., 7.10%, 1/1/41 | 40,000 | | 65,782 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority Rev., 3.19%, 2/15/43 | 85,000 | | 92,680 | |
Ohio Turnpike & Infrastructure Commission Rev., 3.22%, 2/15/48 | 130,000 | | 136,629 | |
Ohio Water Development Authority Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Rev., 4.88%, 12/1/34 | 80,000 | | 95,994 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Rev., 5.56%, 12/1/49 | 65,000 | | 103,880 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Rev., 4.93%, 10/1/51 | 75,000 | | 101,273 | |
Regents of the University of California Medical Center Pooled Rev., 3.26%, 5/15/60 | 155,000 | | 169,449 | |
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey Rev., 5.67%, 5/1/40 | 175,000 | | 242,139 | |
Sacramento Municipal Utility District Rev., 6.16%, 5/15/36 | 150,000 | | 215,502 | |
San Antonio Electric & Gas Systems Rev., 5.99%, 2/1/39 | 50,000 | | 75,115 | |
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Water Rev., 6.00%, 11/1/40 | 50,000 | | 72,590 | |
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Rev., 5.88%, 4/1/32 | 100,000 | | 128,055 | |
State of California GO, 4.60%, 4/1/38 | 10,000 | | 11,918 | |
State of California GO, 7.55%, 4/1/39 | 130,000 | | 227,727 | |
State of California GO, 7.30%, 10/1/39 | 5,000 | | 8,220 | |
State of California GO, 7.60%, 11/1/40 | 25,000 | | 45,092 | |
State of Washington GO, 5.14%, 8/1/40 | 90,000 | | 132,190 | |
University of Texas System Rev., 5.00%, 8/15/40 | 90,000 | | 134,329 | |
TOTAL MUNICIPAL SECURITIES (Cost $2,750,457) | | 3,430,689 | |
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| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES — 1.7% | | |
Brazil — 0.1% | | |
Brazilian Government International Bond, 4.875%, 1/22/21 | $ | 190,000 | | $ | 192,185 | |
Colombia — 0.2% | | |
Colombia Government International Bond, 4.375%, 7/12/21 | 330,000 | | 339,499 | |
Dominican Republic — 0.1% | | |
Dominican Republic International Bond, 5.95%, 1/25/27 | 200,000 | | 215,100 | |
Egypt — 0.1% | | |
Egypt Government International Bond, 8.50%, 1/31/47 | 200,000 | | 194,171 | |
Jordan — 0.3% | | |
Jordan Government International Bond, 7.375%, 10/10/47 | 200,000 | | 199,454 | |
Jordan Government International Bond, 7.375%, 10/10/47 | 200,000 | | 199,415 | |
| | 398,869 | |
Namibia — 0.1% | | |
Namibia International Bonds, 5.25%, 10/29/25 | 200,000 | | 199,155 | |
Peru — 0.1% | | |
Peruvian Government International Bond, 5.625%, 11/18/50 | 90,000 | | 143,712 | |
Philippines — 0.1% | | |
Philippine Government International Bond, 4.00%, 1/15/21 | 100,000 | | 100,819 | |
Poland — 0.1% | | |
Republic of Poland Government International Bond, 5.125%, 4/21/21 | 60,000 | | 61,575 | |
Republic of Poland Government International Bond, 3.00%, 3/17/23 | 100,000 | | 106,181 | |
| | 167,756 | |
Russia — 0.2% | | |
Russian Foreign Bond - Eurobond, 5.25%, 6/23/47 | 200,000 | | 265,412 | |
Tunisia — 0.1% | | |
Banque Centrale de Tunisie International Bond, 5.75%, 1/30/25 | 200,000 | | 180,703 | |
Turkey — 0.1% | | |
Turkey Government International Bond, 6.875%, 3/17/36 | 200,000 | | 188,024 | |
Uruguay — 0.1% | | |
Uruguay Government International Bond, 4.125%, 11/20/45 | 80,000 | | 95,300 | |
TOTAL SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES (Cost $2,593,135) | | 2,680,705 | |
PREFERRED STOCKS — 0.7% | | |
Banks — 0.3% | | |
Citigroup, Inc., 4.375% | 100,000 | | 97,854 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 4.60% | 413,000 | | 405,256 | |
| | 503,110 | |
Capital Markets — 0.3% | | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 4.17% | 242,000 | | 238,140 | |
Morgan Stanley, 3.89% | 145,000 | | 136,847 | |
| | 374,987 | |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 0.1% | | |
BP Capital Markets plc, 4.375% | 160,000 | | 167,200 | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost $987,484) | | 1,045,297 | |
BANK LOAN OBLIGATIONS(4) — 0.4% | | |
Health Care Providers and Services — 0.1% | | |
Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc., 2018 Term Loan B4, 2.65%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.50%), 2/16/23 | 193,560 | | 192,350 | |
Life Sciences Tools and Services — 0.2% | | |
Avantor Funding, Inc., USD Term Loan B3, 11/21/24(5) | 350,000 | | 345,917 | |
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| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Pharmaceuticals — 0.1% | | |
Bausch Health Companies Inc., 2018 Term Loan B, 3.15%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.00%), 6/2/25 | $ | 119,285 | | $ | 117,148 | |
TOTAL BANK LOAN OBLIGATIONS (Cost $659,569) | | 655,415 | |
TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS — 1.0% | | |
Repurchase Agreement, BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 2.125% - 2.875%, 12/15/21 - 8/15/47, valued at $651,179), in a joint trading account at 0.05%, dated 9/30/20, due 10/1/20 (Delivery value $638,531) | | 638,530 | |
Repurchase Agreement, Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 0.125%, 7/15/23, valued at $983,296), at 0.05%, dated 9/30/20, due 10/1/20 (Delivery value $964,001) | | 964,000 | |
TOTAL TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS (Cost $1,602,530) | | 1,602,530 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 108.6% (Cost $162,717,004) | | 169,455,329 | |
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES(6) — (8.6)% | | (13,371,749) | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 156,083,580 | |
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FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS |
Currency Purchased | Currency Sold | Counterparty | Settlement Date | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
BRL | 2,029,652 | | USD | 387,619 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/16/20 | $ | (26,966) | |
CAD | 265,531 | | USD | 201,640 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/16/20 | (2,159) | |
USD | 103,120 | | CAD | 135,983 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/16/20 | 962 | |
USD | 97,623 | | CAD | 129,548 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/16/20 | 300 | |
USD | 548,205 | | CLP | 417,759,561 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/16/20 | 15,662 | |
COP | 943,036,977 | | USD | 243,868 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/16/20 | 1,590 | |
USD | 542,793 | | COP | 2,004,779,109 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/16/20 | 20,979 | |
USD | 192,513 | | CZK | 4,322,347 | | UBS AG | 12/16/20 | 5,089 | |
IDR | 2,873,343,103 | | USD | 191,250 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/16/20 | 435 | |
INR | 56,863,583 | | USD | 767,892 | | UBS AG | 12/16/20 | (653) | |
JPY | 70,830,305 | | USD | 672,977 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/16/20 | (698) | |
KZT | 75,334,934 | | USD | 172,767 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/21/20 | (2,014) | |
MXN | 11,811,622 | | USD | 555,271 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/16/20 | (25,610) | |
MYR | 1,138,998 | | USD | 276,859 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/16/20 | (3,264) | |
USD | 135,692 | | MYR | 569,704 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/16/20 | (1,154) | |
NOK | 1,772,646 | | USD | 197,171 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/16/20 | (7,090) | |
USD | 189,566 | | NOK | 1,772,646 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/16/20 | (515) | |
USD | 548,514 | | PHP | 26,698,362 | | UBS AG | 12/16/20 | (904) | |
SEK | 1,719,505 | | USD | 194,295 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/16/20 | (2,118) | |
TWD | 16,143,375 | | USD | 560,089 | | UBS AG | 12/16/20 | 3,317 | |
| | | | | | $ | (24,811) | |
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FUTURES CONTRACTS PURCHASED |
Reference Entity | Contracts | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)^ |
U.S. Treasury 2-Year Notes | 1 | December 2020 | $ | 220,961 | | $ | 53 | |
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Notes | 27 | December 2020 | 3,402,844 | | 314 | |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Notes | 13 | December 2020 | 1,813,906 | | 2,299 | |
U.S. Treasury Long Bonds | 2 | December 2020 | 352,563 | | 1,808 | |
U.S. Treasury Ultra Bonds | 5 | December 2020 | 1,109,062 | | (2,160) | |
| | | $ | 6,899,336 | | $ | 2,314 | |
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FUTURES CONTRACTS SOLD |
Reference Entity | Contracts | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)^ |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Ultra Notes | 78 | December 2020 | $ | 12,473,906 | | $ | (44,107) | |
^Amount represents value and unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
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CENTRALLY CLEARED CREDIT DEFAULT SWAP AGREEMENTS |
Reference Entity | Type | Fixed Rate Received (Paid) Quarterly | Termination Date | Notional Amount | Premiums Paid (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Value^ |
Markit CDX North America High Yield Index Series 33 | Buy | (5.00)% | 12/20/24 | $ | 3,711,300 | | $ | 169,044 | $ | (364,453) | $ | (195,409) | |
^The value for credit default swap agreements serves as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood of an expected liability or profit at the period end. Increasing values in absolute terms when compared to the notional amount of the credit default swap agreement represent a deterioration of the referenced entity's credit soundness and an increased likelihood or risk of a credit event occurring as defined in the agreement.
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CENTRALLY CLEARED TOTAL RETURN SWAP AGREEMENTS |
Floating Rate Index | Pay/Receive Floating Rate Index at Termination | Fixed Rate | Termination Date | Notional Amount | Premiums Paid (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Value |
CPURNSA | Receive | 1.78% | 8/5/24 | $ | 1,500,000 | | $ | (393) | | $ | (17,776) | | $ | (18,169) | |
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
AGM | - | Assured Guaranty Municipal Corporation |
BRL | - | Brazilian Real |
CAD | - | Canadian Dollar |
CDX | - | Credit Derivatives Indexes |
CLP | - | Chilean Peso |
COP | - | Colombian Peso |
CPURNSA | - | U.S. Consumer Price Index Urban Consumers Not Seasonally Adjusted Index |
CZK | - | Czech Koruna |
FHLMC | - | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation |
FNMA | - | Federal National Mortgage Association |
GNMA | - | Government National Mortgage Association |
GO | - | General Obligation |
H15T1Y | - | Constant Maturity U.S. Treasury Note Yield Curve Rate Index |
IDR | - | Indonesian Rupiah |
INR | - | Indian Rupee |
JPY | - | Japanese Yen |
KZT | - | Kazakhstani Tenge |
LIBOR | - | London Interbank Offered Rate |
MTN | - | Medium Term Note |
MXN | - | Mexican Peso |
MYR | - | Malaysian Ringgit |
NOK | - | Norwegian Krone |
PHP | - | Philippine Peso |
SEK | - | Swedish Krona |
SEQ | - | Sequential Payer |
TBA | - | To-Be-Announced. Security was purchased on a forward commitment basis with an approximate principal amount and maturity date. Actual principal amount and maturity date will be determined upon settlement. |
TWD | - | Taiwanese Dollar |
UMBS | - | Uniform Mortgage-Backed Securities |
USD | - | United States Dollar |
VRN | - | Variable Rate Note. The rate adjusts periodically based upon the terms set forth in the security’s offering documents. The rate shown is effective at the period end and the reference rate and spread, if any, is indicated. The security's effective maturity date may be shorter than the final maturity date shown. |
(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 $48,052,934, which represented 30.8% of total net assets.
(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.
(3)Security, or a portion thereof, has been pledged at the custodian bank or with a broker for collateral requirements on forward commitments, forward foreign currency exchange contracts, futures contracts and/or swap agreements. At the period end, the aggregate value of securities pledged was $418,294.
(4)The interest rate on a bank loan obligation adjusts periodically based on a predetermined schedule. Rate or range of rates shown is effective at period end. The maturity date on a bank loan obligation may be less than indicated as a result of contractual or optional prepayments. These prepayments cannot be predicted with certainty.
(5)The interest rate will be determined upon settlement of the bank loan obligation after period end.
(6)Amount relates primarily to payable for investments purchased, but not settled, at period end.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (UNAUDITED) | |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (cost of $162,717,004) | $ | 169,455,329 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 6,868,164 | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | 54,903 | |
Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts | 17,051 | |
Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements | 421 | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 48,334 | |
Interest receivable | 911,584 | |
| 177,355,786 | |
| |
Liabilities | |
Disbursements in excess of demand deposit cash | 55,575 | |
Payable for investments purchased | 20,604,014 | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 453,833 | |
Payable for variation margin on swap agreements | 5,258 | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 73,145 | |
Accrued management fees | 65,230 | |
Distribution and service fees payable | 6,792 | |
Dividends payable | 8,359 | |
| 21,272,206 | |
| |
Net Assets | $ | 156,083,580 | |
| |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital paid in | $ | 149,568,854 | |
Distributable earnings | 6,514,726 | |
| $ | 156,083,580 | |
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| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share |
Investor Class | $92,878,785 | 8,192,732 | $11.34 |
I Class | $29,579,901 | 2,609,573 | $11.34 |
A Class | $19,191,485 | 1,692,644 | $11.34* |
C Class | $3,182,764 | 280,744 | $11.34 |
R Class | $655,385 | 57,811 | $11.34 |
R5 Class | $10,595,260 | 935,035 | $11.33 |
*Maximum offering price $11.87 (net asset value divided by 0.955).
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (UNAUDITED) |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Interest | $ | 2,063,344 | |
| |
Expenses: | |
Management fees | 435,591 | |
Distribution and service fees: | |
A Class | 22,844 | |
C Class | 16,917 | |
R Class | 1,514 | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 5,651 | |
Other expenses | 699 | |
| 483,216 | |
Fees waived(1) | (49,623) | |
| 433,593 | |
| |
Net investment income (loss) | 1,629,751 | |
| |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investment transactions | 2,193,283 | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | 165,565 | |
Futures contract transactions | (110,613) | |
Swap agreement transactions | 166,446 | |
Foreign currency translation transactions | 10 | |
| 2,414,691 | |
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Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | 5,329,711 | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 95,523 | |
Futures contracts | (50,015) | |
Swap agreements | (402,513) | |
| 4,972,706 | |
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 7,387,397 | |
| |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | 9,017,148 | |
(1)Amount consists of $29,212, $9,691, $5,988, $1,152, $198 and $3,382 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, 2020 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2020 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | September 30, 2020 | March 31, 2020 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 1,629,751 | | $ | 3,895,076 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | 2,414,691 | | 2,921,143 | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 4,972,706 | | (535,560) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 9,017,148 | | 6,280,659 | |
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Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From earnings: | | |
Investor Class | (906,719) | | (2,163,108) | |
I Class | (311,941) | | (689,767) | |
A Class | (161,768) | | (356,726) | |
C Class | (16,592) | | (52,918) | |
R Class | (4,591) | | (12,206) | |
R5 Class | (113,357) | | (277,529) | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (1,514,968) | | (3,552,254) | |
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Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5) | 4,266,565 | | (4,054,437) | |
| | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | 11,768,745 | | (1,326,032) | |
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Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 144,314,835 | | 145,640,867 | |
End of period | $ | 156,083,580 | | $ | 144,314,835 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (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. The A Class may incur an initial sales charge. The A Class and C Class may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the fund in preparation of its financial statements. The fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This may require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management evaluated the impact of events or transactions occurring through the date the financial statements were issued that would merit recognition or disclosure.
Investment Valuations — The fund determines the fair value of its investments and computes its net asset value per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. The Board of Trustees has adopted valuation policies and procedures to guide the investment advisor in the fund’s investment valuation process and to provide methodologies for the oversight of the fund’s pricing function.
Fixed income securities are valued at the evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices as provided by investment dealers. Corporate bonds, U.S. Treasury and Government Agency securities, convertible bonds, bank loan obligations, municipal securities, and sovereign governments and agencies are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security specific information. Mortgage-related and asset-backed securities are valued based on models that consider trade data, prepayment and default projections, benchmark yield and spread data and estimated cash flows of each tranche of the issuer. Collateralized loan obligations are valued based on discounted cash flow models that consider trade and economic data, prepayment assumptions and default projections.
Equity securities that are listed or traded on a domestic securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price or at the official closing price as provided by the exchange. Equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued at the closing price of such securities on the exchange where primarily traded or at the close of the NYSE, if that is earlier. If no last sales price is reported, or if local convention or regulation so provides, the mean of the latest bid and asked prices may be used. Securities traded over-the-counter are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the last sales price, or the official closing price. Equity securities initially expressed in local currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.
Hybrid securities are valued at the evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices as provided by investment dealers. Preferred stocks and convertible preferred stocks with perpetual maturities are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security specific information.
Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported 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 exchange. Swap agreements are valued at an evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or independent brokers. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the mean of the appropriate forward exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.
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. 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.
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 investment securities and other financial instruments. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities segregated to ensure the fund designates a sufficient amount of liquid assets, marked-to-market daily. The fund may also receive assets or be required to pledge assets at the custodian bank or with a broker for collateral requirements.
Income Tax Status — It is the fund’s policy to distribute substantially all net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders and to otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes. The fund files U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns as applicable. The fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authority until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years from the date of filing but can be longer in certain jurisdictions. At this time, management believes there are no uncertain tax positions which, based on their technical merit, would not be sustained upon examination and for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Multiple Class — All shares of the fund represent an equal pro rata interest in the net assets of the class to which such shares belong, and have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except for class specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes. Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the fund are allocated to each class of shares based on their relative net assets.
Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income, if any, are 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 ACIM will pay all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent trustees (including legal counsel fees), extraordinary expenses, and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class's daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The difference in the fee among the classes is a result of their separate arrangements for non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder services. It is not the result of any difference in advisory or custodial fees or other expenses related to the management of the fund’s assets, which do not vary by class. The fee consists of (1) an Investment Category Fee based on the daily net assets of the fund and certain other accounts managed by the investment advisor that are in the same broad investment category as the fund and (2) a Complex Fee based on the assets of all the funds in the American Century Investments family of funds. From April 1, 2020 through July 31, 2020, the investment advisor agreed to waive 0.10% of the fund's management fee. Effective August 1, 2020, the investment advisor terminated the waiver and decreased the annual management fee by 0.10%.
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, 2020 are as follows:
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| | | Effective Annual Management Fee |
| Investment Category Fee Range* | Complex Fee Range | Before Waiver | After Waiver |
Investor Class | 0.2425% to 0.3600% | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.61% | 0.54% |
I Class | 0.1500% to 0.2100% | 0.51% | 0.44% |
A Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.61% | 0.54% |
C Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.61% | 0.54% |
R Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.61% | 0.54% |
R5 Class | 0.0500% to 0.1100% | 0.41% | 0.34% |
*Prior to August 1, 2020, the Investment Category Fee range was 0.3425% to 0.4600%.
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, 2020 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 $62,434 and there were no interfund sales.
4. Investment Transactions
Purchases of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended September 30, 2020 totaled $191,907,471, of which $108,391,873 represented U.S. Treasury and Government Agency obligations.
Sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended September 30, 2020 totaled $167,245,430, of which $104,581,143 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, 2020 | Year ended March 31, 2020 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class | | | | |
Sold | 1,401,648 | | $ | 15,775,961 | | 2,506,142 | | $ | 27,310,053 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 77,096 | | 868,602 | | 190,348 | | 2,066,899 | |
Redeemed | (1,206,346) | | (13,523,292) | | (5,168,305) | | (55,406,182) | |
| 272,398 | | 3,121,271 | | (2,471,815) | | (26,029,230) | |
I Class | | | | |
Sold | 547,545 | | 6,125,745 | | 3,133,903 | | 33,458,643 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 27,689 | | 311,847 | | 63,351 | | 689,594 | |
Redeemed | (564,399) | | (6,324,887) | | (1,192,245) | | (12,963,639) | |
| 10,835 | | 112,705 | | 2,005,009 | | 21,184,598 | |
A Class | | | | |
Sold | 293,433 | | 3,278,707 | | 457,399 | | 4,956,897 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 14,088 | | 158,728 | | 32,150 | | 349,426 | |
Redeemed | (161,769) | | (1,814,747) | | (422,311) | | (4,573,516) | |
| 145,752 | | 1,622,688 | | 67,238 | | 732,807 | |
C Class | | | | |
Sold | 18,831 | | 212,455 | | 106,541 | | 1,152,608 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 1,435 | | 16,179 | | 4,631 | | 50,273 | |
Redeemed | (75,815) | | (847,292) | | (102,204) | | (1,106,668) | |
| (55,549) | | (618,658) | | 8,968 | | 96,213 | |
R Class | | | | |
Sold | 20,402 | | 226,874 | | 20,423 | | 222,603 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 403 | | 4,539 | | 1,105 | | 12,000 | |
Redeemed | (8,180) | | (91,747) | | (34,601) | | (378,490) | |
| 12,625 | | 139,666 | | (13,073) | | (143,887) | |
R5 Class | | | | |
Sold | 102,397 | | 1,150,131 | | 184,585 | | 1,999,196 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 10,073 | | 113,357 | | 25,541 | | 277,519 | |
Redeemed | (123,785) | | (1,374,595) | | (202,549) | | (2,171,653) | |
| (11,315) | | (111,107) | | 7,577 | | 105,062 | |
Net increase (decrease) | 374,746 | | $ | 4,266,565 | | (396,096) | | $ | (4,054,437) | |
6. Fair Value Measurements
The fund’s investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels.
•Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments.
•Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars.
•Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions).
The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments.
The following is a summary of the level classifications as of period end. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund’s portfolio holdings.
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| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Assets | | | |
Investment Securities | | | |
Corporate Bonds | — | | $ | 70,283,221 | | — | |
U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | — | | 31,818,409 | | — | |
U.S. Treasury Securities | — | | 25,233,415 | | — | |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | — | | 20,203,897 | | — | |
Collateralized Loan Obligations | — | | 6,802,092 | | — | |
Asset-Backed Securities | — | | 5,699,659 | | — | |
Municipal Securities | — | | 3,430,689 | | — | |
Sovereign Governments and Agencies | — | | 2,680,705 | | — | |
Preferred Stocks | — | | 1,045,297 | | — | |
Bank Loan Obligations | — | | 655,415 | | — | |
Temporary Cash Investments | — | | 1,602,530 | | — | |
| — | | $ | 169,455,329 | | — | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Futures Contracts | $ | 4,474 | | — | | — | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — | | $ | 48,334 | | — | |
| $ | 4,474 | | $ | 48,334 | | — | |
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Liabilities | | | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Futures Contracts | $ | 46,267 | | — | | — | |
Swap Agreements | — | | $ | 213,578 | | — | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — | | 73,145 | | — | |
| $ | 46,267 | | $ | 286,723 | | — | |
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 $8,328,117.
Foreign Currency Risk — The fund is subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of foreign investments held by a fund may be significantly affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The dollar value of a foreign security generally decreases when the value of the dollar rises against the foreign currency in which the security is denominated and tends to increase when the value of the dollar declines against such foreign currency. A fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to reduce a fund's exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations or to gain exposure to the fluctuations in the value of foreign currencies. The net U.S. dollar value of foreign currency underlying all contractual commitments held by a fund and the resulting unrealized appreciation or depreciation are determined daily. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon settlement of the contract. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of forward foreign currency exchange contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts, respectively. A fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the foreign currency exchange rate underlying the forward contract. Additionally, losses, up to the fair value, may arise if the counterparties do not perform under the contract terms. The fund's average U.S. dollar exposure to foreign currency risk derivative instruments held during the period was $13,867,897.
Interest Rate Risk — The fund is subject to interest rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of bonds generally declines as interest rates rise. A fund may enter into futures contracts based on a bond index or a specific underlying security. A fund may purchase futures contracts to gain exposure to increases in market value or sell futures contracts to protect against a decline in market value. Upon entering into a futures contract, a fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the contract value and is recorded as unrealized gains and losses. A fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the futures contract is closed or expires. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of futures contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, respectively. One of the risks of entering into futures contracts is the possibility that the change in value of the contract may not correlate with the changes in value of the underlying securities. The fund's average notional exposure to interest rate risk derivative instruments held during the period was $6,993,263 futures contracts purchased and $7,341,669 futures contracts sold.
Other Contracts — A fund may enter into total return swap agreements in order to attempt to obtain or preserve a particular return or spread at a lower cost than obtaining a return or spread through purchases and/or sales of instruments in other markets or gain exposure to certain markets in the most economical way possible. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. Changes in value, including the periodic amounts of interest to be paid or received on swap agreements, are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements. Upon entering into a centrally cleared swap, a fund is required to deposit cash or securities (initial margin) with a financial intermediary in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the notional amount. 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 $2,000,000.
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Value of Derivative Instruments as of September 30, 2020 |
| Asset Derivatives | Liability Derivatives |
Type of Risk Exposure | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value |
Credit Risk | Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements* | — | | Payable for variation margin on swap agreements* | $ | 5,258 | |
Foreign Currency Risk | Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | $ | 48,334 | | Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 73,145 | |
Interest Rate Risk | Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts* | 17,051 | | Payable for variation margin on futures contracts* | — | |
Other Contracts | Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements* | 421 | | Payable for variation margin on swap agreements* | — | |
| | $ | 65,806 | | | $ | 78,403 | |
*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, 2020 |
| 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 | $ | 120,219 | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | $ | (469,793) | |
Foreign Currency Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | 165,565 | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 95,523 | |
Interest Rate Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions | (110,613) | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts | (50,015) | |
Other Contracts | Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions | 46,227 | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | 67,280 | |
| | $ | 221,398 | | | $ | (357,005) | |
8. Risk Factors
The value of the fund’s shares will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, based on the performance of the securities owned by the fund and other factors generally affecting the securities market. Market risks, including political, regulatory, economic and social developments, can affect the value of the fund’s investments. Natural disasters, public health emergencies, terrorism and other unforeseeable events may lead to increased market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.
The fund may invest in instruments that have variable or floating coupon rates based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). LIBOR is a benchmark interest rate intended to be representative of the rate at which certain major international banks lend to one another over short-terms. LIBOR will be phased out by the end of 2021. Uncertainty remains regarding a replacement rate or rates for LIBOR. The transition process may lead to increased volatility or illiquidity in markets for instruments that rely on LIBOR. This could result in a change to the value of such instruments.
There are certain risks involved in investing in foreign securities. These risks include those resulting from political events (such as civil unrest, national elections and imposition of exchange controls), social and economic events (such as labor strikes and rising inflation), and natural disasters. Securities of foreign issuers may be less liquid and more volatile. Investing in emerging markets or a significant portion of assets in one country or region may accentuate these risks.
The fund’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 | $ | 162,751,158 | |
Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 7,339,775 | |
Gross tax depreciation of investments | (635,604) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | $ | 6,704,171 | |
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, 2020, the fund had accumulated short-term capital losses of $(2,050,453) and accumulated long-term capital losses of $(205,703), which represent net capital loss carryovers that may be used to offset future realized capital gains for federal income tax purposes. The capital loss carryovers may be carried forward for an unlimited period. Future capital loss carryover utilization in any given year may be subject to Internal Revenue Code limitations.
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended 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 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(3) | $10.78 | 0.12 | 0.55 | 0.67 | (0.11) | $11.34 | 6.26% | 0.55%(4) | 0.62%(4) | 2.17%(4) | 2.10%(4) | 107% | $92,879 |
2020 | $10.56 | 0.29 | 0.19 | 0.48 | (0.26) | $10.78 | 4.57% | 0.55% | 0.65% | 2.64% | 2.54% | 129% | $85,343 |
2019 | $10.59 | 0.33 | 0.03 | 0.36 | (0.39) | $10.56 | 3.55% | 0.58% | 0.65% | 3.17% | 3.10% | 139% | $109,760 |
2018 | $10.71 | 0.30 | (0.09) | 0.21 | (0.33) | $10.59 | 1.92% | 0.63% | 0.65% | 2.80% | 2.78% | 144% | $118,329 |
2017 | $10.82 | 0.27 | (0.08) | 0.19 | (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) | $10.82 | 1.02% | 0.63% | 0.65% | 2.53% | 2.51% | 145% | $90,012 |
I Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(3) | $10.77 | 0.13 | 0.56 | 0.69 | (0.12) | $11.34 | 6.22% | 0.45%(4) | 0.52%(4) | 2.27%(4) | 2.20%(4) | 107% | $29,580 |
2020 | $10.56 | 0.30 | 0.18 | 0.48 | (0.27) | $10.77 | 4.67% | 0.45% | 0.55% | 2.74% | 2.64% | 129% | $27,999 |
2019 | $10.58 | 0.34 | 0.04 | 0.38 | (0.40) | $10.56 | 3.76% | 0.48% | 0.55% | 3.27% | 3.20% | 139% | $6,269 |
2018(5) | $10.73 | 0.31 | (0.13) | 0.18 | (0.33) | $10.58 | 1.65% | 0.53%(4) | 0.55%(4) | 2.97%(4) | 2.95%(4) | 144%(6) | $3,441 |
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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) |
A Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(3) | $10.78 | 0.11 | 0.55 | 0.66 | (0.10) | $11.34 | 6.12% | 0.80%(4) | 0.87%(4) | 1.92%(4) | 1.85%(4) | 107% | $19,191 |
2020 | $10.56 | 0.26 | 0.19 | 0.45 | (0.23) | $10.78 | 4.31% | 0.80% | 0.90% | 2.39% | 2.29% | 129% | $16,670 |
2019 | $10.59 | 0.30 | 0.04 | 0.34 | (0.37) | $10.56 | 3.30% | 0.83% | 0.90% | 2.92% | 2.85% | 139% | $15,630 |
2018 | $10.71 | 0.27 | (0.09) | 0.18 | (0.30) | $10.59 | 1.67% | 0.88% | 0.90% | 2.55% | 2.53% | 144% | $14,139 |
2017 | $10.82 | 0.25 | (0.09) | 0.16 | (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) | $10.82 | 0.77% | 0.88% | 0.90% | 2.28% | 2.26% | 145% | $28,220 |
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2020(3) | $10.77 | 0.07 | 0.56 | 0.63 | (0.06) | $11.34 | 5.81% | 1.55%(4) | 1.62%(4) | 1.17%(4) | 1.10%(4) | 107% | $3,183 |
2020 | $10.56 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.36 | (0.15) | $10.77 | 3.45% | 1.55% | 1.65% | 1.64% | 1.54% | 129% | $3,623 |
2019 | $10.58 | 0.23 | 0.04 | 0.27 | (0.29) | $10.56 | 2.62% | 1.58% | 1.65% | 2.17% | 2.10% | 139% | $3,457 |
2018 | $10.71 | 0.19 | (0.10) | 0.09 | (0.22) | $10.58 | 0.81% | 1.63% | 1.65% | 1.80% | 1.78% | 144% | $5,179 |
2017 | $10.82 | 0.17 | (0.09) | 0.08 | (0.19) | $10.71 | 0.76% | 1.62% | 1.65% | 1.52% | 1.49% | 150% | $6,955 |
2016 | $11.01 | 0.16 | (0.15) | 0.01 | (0.20) | $10.82 | 0.11% | 1.63% | 1.65% | 1.53% | 1.51% | 145% | $8,618 |
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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 | 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) |
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2020(3) | $10.77 | 0.09 | 0.56 | 0.65 | (0.08) | $11.34 | 5.99% | 1.05%(4) | 1.12%(4) | 1.67%(4) | 1.60%(4) | 107% | $655 |
2020 | $10.56 | 0.23 | 0.19 | 0.42 | (0.21) | $10.77 | 4.05% | 1.05% | 1.15% | 2.14% | 2.04% | 129% | $487 |
2019 | $10.59 | 0.28 | 0.03 | 0.31 | (0.34) | $10.56 | 3.04% | 1.08% | 1.15% | 2.67% | 2.60% | 139% | $615 |
2018 | $10.71 | 0.24 | (0.09) | 0.15 | (0.27) | $10.59 | 1.41% | 1.13% | 1.15% | 2.30% | 2.28% | 144% | $775 |
2017 | $10.82 | 0.22 | (0.08) | 0.14 | (0.25) | $10.71 | 1.26% | 1.12% | 1.15% | 2.02% | 1.99% | 150% | $1,472 |
2016 | $11.01 | 0.22 | (0.16) | 0.06 | (0.25) | $10.82 | 0.61% | 1.13% | 1.15% | 2.03% | 2.01% | 145% | $2,649 |
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2020(3) | $10.77 | 0.13 | 0.55 | 0.68 | (0.12) | $11.33 | 6.37% | 0.35%(4) | 0.42%(4) | 2.37%(4) | 2.30%(4) | 107% | $10,595 |
2020 | $10.56 | 0.31 | 0.18 | 0.49 | (0.28) | $10.77 | 4.68% | 0.35% | 0.45% | 2.84% | 2.74% | 129% | $10,193 |
2019 | $10.58 | 0.35 | 0.04 | 0.39 | (0.41) | $10.56 | 3.86% | 0.38% | 0.45% | 3.37% | 3.30% | 139% | $9,910 |
2018 | $10.71 | 0.33 | (0.11) | 0.22 | (0.35) | $10.58 | 2.03% | 0.43% | 0.45% | 3.00% | 2.98% | 144% | $9,315 |
2017 | $10.82 | 0.30 | (0.09) | 0.21 | (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) | $10.82 | 1.23% | 0.43% | 0.45% | 2.73% | 2.71% | 145% | $1,224 |
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(1)Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2)Total returns are calculated based on the net asset value of the last business day and do not reflect applicable sales charges, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.
(3)Six months ended September 30, 2020 (unaudited).
(4)Annualized.
(5)April 10, 2017 (commencement of sale) through March 31, 2018.
(6)Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended March 31, 2018.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Approval of Management Agreement |
At a meeting held on June 17, 2020, 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 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:
•the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, and other services provided to the Fund;
•the wide range of other programs and services the Advisor and its affiliates provide to the Fund and its shareholders on a routine and non-routine basis;
•the Fund’s investment performance, 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;
•the cost of owning the Fund compared to the cost of owning similar funds;
•the compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory experience of the Advisor and its affiliates and certain other Fund service providers;
•financial data showing the cost of services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates to the Fund, the profitability of the Fund to the Advisor, and the overall profitability of the Advisor;
•the Advisor’s strategic plans;
•the Advisor’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic;
•any economies of scale associated with the Advisor’s management of the Fund;
•services provided and charges to the Advisor’s other investment management clients;
•fees and expenses associated with any investment by the Fund in other funds;
•payments and practices in connection with financial intermediaries holding shares of the Fund on behalf of their clients and the services provided by intermediaries in connection therewith; and
•any collateral benefits derived by the Advisor from the management of the Fund.
In keeping with its practice, the Board held two meetings and the independent Trustees met in private session to discuss the renewal and to review and discuss the information provided in response to their request. The Board held active discussions with the Advisor regarding the
renewal of the management agreement. The independent Trustees had the benefit of the advice of their independent counsel throughout the process.
Factors Considered
The Trustees considered all of the information provided by the Advisor, the independent data providers, and the independent Trustees’ independent counsel in connection with the approval. They determined that the information was sufficient for them to evaluate the management agreement for the Fund. In connection with their review, the Trustees did not identify any single factor as being all-important or controlling and each Trustee may have attributed different levels of importance to different factors. In deciding to renew the management agreement, the Board based its decision on a number of factors, including the following:
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services — Generally. Under the management agreement, the Advisor is responsible for providing or arranging for all services necessary for the operation of the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor provides or arranges at its own expense a wide variety of services including:
•constructing and designing the Fund
•portfolio research and security selection
•initial capitalization/funding
•securities trading
•Fund administration
•custody of Fund assets
•daily valuation of the Fund’s portfolio
•shareholder servicing and transfer agency, including shareholder confirmations, recordkeeping, and communications
•legal services (except the independent Trustees’ counsel)
•regulatory and portfolio compliance
•financial reporting
•marketing and distribution (except amounts paid by the Fund under Rule 12b-1 plans)
The Board noted that many of these services have expanded over time in terms of both quantity and complexity in response to shareholder demands, competition in the industry, changing distribution channels, and the changing regulatory environment.
Investment Management Services. The nature of the investment management services provided to the Fund is quite complex and allows Fund shareholders access to professional money management, instant diversification of their investments 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 investment performance information during the management agreement renewal process. If performance concerns are identified, the Fund receives special reviews until performance improves, during which the Board discusses with the Advisor the reasons for such results (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.
Shareholder and Other Services. Under the management agreement, the Advisor, either directly or through affiliates or third parties, provides the Fund with a comprehensive package of transfer agency, shareholder, and other services. The Board, directly and through its various committees, regularly reviews reports and evaluations of such services at its regular meetings. These reports include, but are not limited to, information regarding the operational efficiency and accuracy of the shareholder and transfer agency services provided, staffing levels, shareholder satisfaction, technology support (including cyber security), new products and services offered to Fund shareholders, securities trading activities, portfolio valuation services, auditing services, and legal and operational compliance activities. The Board found the services provided by the Advisor to the Fund under the management agreement to be competitive and of high quality.
COVID-19 Response. During 2020, much of the world experienced unprecedented change and challenges from the impacts of the rapidly evolving, worldwide spread of the COVID-19 virus. The Board evaluated the Advisor’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on service to the Fund. The Board found that Fund shareholders have continued to receive the Advisor’s investment management and other services without disruption, and Advisor personnel have demonstrated great resiliency in providing those services. The Board, directly and through its committees, continues to monitor the impact of the pandemic and the response of each of the Fund’s service providers.
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.
Ethics. The Board generally considers the Advisor’s commitment to providing quality services to shareholders and to conducting its business ethically. They noted that the Advisor’s practices generally meet or exceed industry best practices.
Economies of Scale. The Board also reviewed information provided by the Advisor regarding the possible existence of economies of scale in connection with the management of the Fund. The Board concluded that economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, especially on a fund-by-fund basis. The Board concluded that the Advisor is appropriately sharing economies of scale, to the extent they exist, through its competitive fee structure, offering competitive fees from fund inception, and through reinvestment in its business, infrastructure, investment capabilities and initiatives to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded services.
Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than brokerage expenses, expenses attributable to short sales, taxes, interest, extraordinary expenses, fees and expenses of the Fund’s independent Trustees (including their independent legal counsel), and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act. Under this 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, 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 and the Advisor agreed to a permanent change to the Fund's fee schedule that should have the effect of lowering the Fund's annual unified management fee by approximately 0.10% (e.g., the Investor Class unified fee will be reduced from 0.64% to 0.54%), beginning August 1, 2020. The Board concluded that the management fee paid by the Fund to the Advisor under the management agreement is reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Comparison to Fees and Services Provided to Other Clients of the Advisor. The Board also requested and received information from the Advisor concerning the nature of the services, fees, costs, and profitability of its advisory services to advisory clients other than the Fund. They observed that these varying types of client accounts require different services and involve different regulatory and entrepreneurial risks than the management of the Fund. The Board analyzed this information and concluded that the fees charged and services provided to the Fund were reasonable by comparison.
Payments to Intermediaries. The Trustees also requested and received a description of payments made to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided by intermediaries. These payments include various payments made by the Fund or the Advisor to different types of intermediaries and recordkeepers for distribution and service activities provided with respect to the Fund. The Trustees reviewed such information and received representations from the Advisor that all such payments by the Fund were made pursuant to the Fund’s Rule 12b-1 Plan and that all such payments by the Advisor were made from the Advisor’s resources and reasonable profits. The Board found such 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 may receive proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex. The Board 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 American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com/proxy. A description of the policies is also available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on americancentury.com/proxy. It is also available at sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. The fund’s Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. 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, 2020 |
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| Diversified Bond Fund |
| Investor Class (ADFIX) |
| I Class (ACBPX) |
| Y Class (ADVYX) |
| A Class (ADFAX) |
| C Class (CDBCX) |
| R Class (ADVRX) |
| R5 Class (ADRVX) |
| R6 Class (ADDVX) |
Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the fund’s shareholder reports like this one will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from the fund or from your financial intermediary, such as a broker-dealer or bank. Instead, the reports will be made available on a website, and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.
If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the fund or your financial intermediary electronically by calling or sending an email request to your appropriate contacts as listed on the back cover of this report.
You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. You can inform the fund or your financial intermediary that you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports by calling or sending an email request to your appropriate contacts as listed on the back cover of this report. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held with the fund complex/your financial intermediary.
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Fund Characteristics | |
Shareholder Fee Example | |
Schedule of Investments | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Statement of Operations | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Financial Highlights | |
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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, 2020. It provides a market overview (below), followed by a schedule of fund investments and other financial information. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.
Markets Bounced Back from Steep Sell-Off
The reporting period began on the heels of a massive risk asset sell-off triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic shutdowns. U.S. stocks, corporate bonds and other riskier assets plunged, and the resulting flight to quality drove U.S. Treasury yields to record lows. However, thanks to swift and aggressive action from the Federal Reserve (Fed) and the federal government, the financial markets rebounded quickly.
The Fed’s response included slashing interest rates to near 0%, launching quantitative easing and unveiling several lending programs for corporations and municipalities. Congress delivered a
$2 trillion aid package to employees and businesses affected by the shutdowns. These efforts helped stabilize the financial markets and Treasury yields. By the end of April, a turnaround was well underway, and the bullish sentiment generally continued through September. In addition, declining coronavirus infection, hospitalization and death rates, the gradual reopening of state economies, and COVID-19 treatment and vaccine progress also helped fuel the recovery.
U.S. stocks (S&P 500 Index) returned more than 31% for the six-month period. The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index gained nearly 4%, largely due to a corporate bond rally.
A Slow Return to Normal
The return to pre-pandemic life will take time and patience, but we are confident we will get there. Several drug companies are in final stages of vaccine trials, and medical professionals continue to fine-tune virus treatment protocols. In the meantime, investors likely will face periods of outbreak-related disruptions, economic and political uncertainty, and heightened market volatility. These influences can be unsettling, but they tend to be temporary.
We appreciate your confidence in us during these extraordinary times. Our firm has a long history of helping clients weather unpredictable markets, and we’re confident we will continue to meet today’s challenges.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Thomas
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Century Investments
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Portfolio at a Glance | |
Average Duration (effective) | 5.9 years |
Weighted Average Life to Maturity | 8.3 years |
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Types of Investments in Portfolio | % of net assets |
Corporate Bonds | 34.1% |
U.S. Treasury Securities | 29.9% |
U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | 23.9% |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | 6.2% |
Collateralized Loan Obligations | 4.2% |
Asset-Backed Securities | 4.1% |
Municipal Securities | 2.1% |
Sovereign Governments and Agencies | 0.9% |
U.S. Government Agency Securities | 0.9% |
Preferred Stocks | 0.1% |
Temporary Cash Investments | 3.7% |
Other Assets and Liabilities | (10.1)%* |
*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, 2020 to September 30, 2020.
Actual Expenses
The table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses for each class. You may use the information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century Investments fund, or I Class shares of the American Century Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century Investments account (i.e., not through a financial intermediary or employer-sponsored retirement plan account), American Century Investments may charge you a $25.00 annual account maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than $10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your accounts to pay the $25.00 fee. In determining your total eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in all personal accounts (including American Century Investments brokerage accounts) registered under your Social Security number. Personal accounts include individual accounts, joint accounts, UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth, Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other retirement accounts. If you have only business, business retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Investments brokerage accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. If you are subject to the account maintenance fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee amount.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return of a fund’s share class. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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| Beginning Account Value 4/1/20 | Ending Account Value 9/30/20 | Expenses Paid During Period(1) 4/1/20 - 9/30/20 |
Annualized Expense Ratio(1) |
Actual | | | | |
Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,047.80 | $3.08 | 0.60% |
I Class | $1,000 | $1,047.90 | $2.05 | 0.40% |
Y Class | $1,000 | $1,048.00 | $1.90 | 0.37% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,046.50 | $4.36 | 0.85% |
C Class | $1,000 | $1,042.60 | $8.19 | 1.60% |
R Class | $1,000 | $1,045.20 | $5.64 | 1.10% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $1,048.80 | $2.05 | 0.40% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $1,049.00 | $1.80 | 0.35% |
Hypothetical | | | | |
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 | $1.88 | 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 | $2.03 | 0.40% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $1,023.31 | $1.78 | 0.35% |
(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, 2020 (UNAUDITED)
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
CORPORATE BONDS — 34.1% | | |
Aerospace and Defense — 0.4% | | |
Boeing Co. (The), 5.15%, 5/1/30 | $ | 1,020,000 | | $ | 1,145,657 | |
Boeing Co. (The), 5.81%, 5/1/50 | 2,780,000 | | 3,366,120 | |
Raytheon Technologies Corp., 4.125%, 11/16/28 | 3,320,000 | | 3,934,330 | |
| | 8,446,107 | |
Airlines — 0.3% | | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc. / SkyMiles IP Ltd., 4.50%, 10/20/25(1) | 3,760,000 | | 3,861,954 | |
Southwest Airlines Co., 5.125%, 6/15/27 | 3,071,000 | | 3,351,465 | |
| | 7,213,419 | |
Auto Components — 0.1% | | |
BorgWarner, Inc., 2.65%, 7/1/27 | 1,400,000 | | 1,479,759 | |
Automobiles — 0.8% | | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 5.875%, 8/2/21 | 5,810,000 | | 5,929,831 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 2.98%, 8/3/22 | 1,320,000 | | 1,305,797 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 3.35%, 11/1/22 | 2,730,000 | | 2,692,763 | |
General Motors Co., 5.15%, 4/1/38 | 1,350,000 | | 1,433,202 | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 2.75%, 6/20/25 | 2,850,000 | | 2,922,480 | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 2.70%, 8/20/27 | 3,992,000 | | 3,980,021 | |
| | 18,264,094 | |
Banks — 4.2% | | |
Banco Santander SA, 3.50%, 4/11/22 | 4,200,000 | | 4,357,281 | |
Banco Santander SA, 2.75%, 5/28/25 | 3,380,000 | | 3,557,249 | |
Bank of America Corp., MTN, VRN, 1.32%, 6/19/26 | 4,420,000 | | 4,453,735 | |
Bank of America Corp., MTN, VRN, 2.50%, 2/13/31 | 2,612,000 | | 2,728,410 | |
Bank of America Corp., MTN, VRN, 2.68%, 6/19/41 | 4,100,000 | | 4,204,138 | |
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 3.00%, 12/20/23 | 3,772,000 | | 3,962,882 | |
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 3.42%, 12/20/28 | 4,800,000 | | 5,353,382 | |
Barclays plc, VRN, 2.65%, 6/24/31 | 1,700,000 | | 1,698,424 | |
BBVA Bancomer SA, 1.875%, 9/18/25(1) | 3,920,000 | | 3,834,740 | |
BNP Paribas SA, VRN, 2.59%, 8/12/35(1) | 3,860,000 | | 3,757,083 | |
BPCE SA, 5.15%, 7/21/24(1) | 2,380,000 | | 2,668,662 | |
BPCE SA, VRN, 1.65%, 10/6/26(1)(2) | 1,880,000 | | 1,881,667 | |
Citigroup, Inc., VRN, 3.11%, 4/8/26 | 3,212,000 | | 3,460,753 | |
Citigroup, Inc., VRN, 3.52%, 10/27/28 | 1,765,000 | | 1,963,610 | |
Citigroup, Inc., VRN, 2.57%, 6/3/31 | 2,540,000 | | 2,675,489 | |
Cooperatieve Rabobank UA, 3.95%, 11/9/22 | 4,970,000 | | 5,284,398 | |
DNB Bank ASA, VRN, 1.13%, 9/16/26(1) | 2,400,000 | | 2,395,728 | |
FNB Corp., 2.20%, 2/24/23 | 3,330,000 | | 3,363,277 | |
HSBC Holdings plc, VRN, 2.01%, 9/22/28 | 1,886,000 | | 1,867,643 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 4.02%, 12/5/24 | 5,020,000 | | 5,524,728 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 2.18%, 6/1/28 | 3,330,000 | | 3,479,384 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 2.52%, 4/22/31 | 4,800,000 | | 5,122,153 | |
Lloyds Banking Group plc, VRN, 2.44%, 2/5/26 | 2,898,000 | | 3,007,625 | |
Natwest Group plc, VRN, 2.36%, 5/22/24 | 846,000 | | 868,766 | |
Santander UK Group Holdings plc, VRN, 1.53%, 8/21/26 | 2,665,000 | | 2,625,080 | |
Societe Generale SA, VRN, 3.65%, 7/8/35(1) | 806,000 | | 812,062 | |
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Ltd., 1.05%, 9/12/25(1) | 1,060,000 | | 1,065,098 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Wells Fargo & Co., 4.125%, 8/15/23 | $ | 2,170,000 | | $ | 2,365,450 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., 3.00%, 10/23/26 | 4,550,000 | | 4,973,603 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., MTN, VRN, 2.39%, 6/2/28 | 890,000 | | 929,594 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., VRN, 2.19%, 4/30/26 | 1,200,000 | | 1,248,179 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., VRN, 3.07%, 4/30/41 | 2,110,000 | | 2,198,941 | |
| | 97,689,214 | |
Beverages — 0.4% | | |
Anheuser-Busch Cos. LLC / Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc., 4.90%, 2/1/46 | 2,820,000 | | 3,506,464 | |
Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc., 4.75%, 1/23/29 | 4,610,000 | | 5,611,575 | |
Coca-Cola Co. (The), 1.00%, 3/15/28 | 750,000 | | 748,386 | |
PepsiCo, Inc., 1.625%, 5/1/30 | 500,000 | | 514,349 | |
| | 10,380,774 | |
Biotechnology — 1.0% | | |
AbbVie, Inc., 3.25%, 10/1/22(1) | 6,880,000 | | 7,196,915 | |
AbbVie, Inc., 3.20%, 11/21/29(1) | 3,680,000 | | 4,062,085 | |
AbbVie, Inc., 4.40%, 11/6/42 | 810,000 | | 965,274 | |
Gilead Sciences, Inc., 3.65%, 3/1/26 | 5,710,000 | | 6,451,869 | |
Gilead Sciences, Inc., 1.65%, 10/1/30 | 2,673,000 | | 2,671,400 | |
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 1.75%, 9/15/30 | 967,000 | | 944,501 | |
| | 22,292,044 | |
Building Products† | | |
Lennox International, Inc., 1.70%, 8/1/27 | 910,000 | | 910,227 | |
Capital Markets — 2.1% | | |
Ares Capital Corp., 3.25%, 7/15/25 | 4,618,000 | | 4,595,440 | |
Ares Finance Co. II LLC, 3.25%, 6/15/30(1) | 2,060,000 | | 2,158,560 | |
Credit Suisse Group AG, VRN, 2.59%, 9/11/25(1) | 2,020,000 | | 2,109,026 | |
Credit Suisse Group AG, VRN, 2.19%, 6/5/26(1) | 4,975,000 | | 5,144,955 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 3.50%, 4/1/25 | 1,527,000 | | 1,687,245 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 3.50%, 11/16/26 | 8,120,000 | | 8,983,106 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 2.60%, 2/7/30 | 2,285,000 | | 2,415,975 | |
Golub Capital BDC, Inc., 3.375%, 4/15/24(2) | 3,770,000 | | 3,768,408 | |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., 1.85%, 9/15/32 | 1,830,000 | | 1,825,285 | |
Morgan Stanley, MTN, 4.875%, 11/1/22 | 2,185,000 | | 2,364,282 | |
Morgan Stanley, MTN, VRN, 2.70%, 1/22/31 | 1,195,000 | | 1,278,418 | |
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 2.19%, 4/28/26 | 6,509,000 | | 6,823,865 | |
Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp., 3.50%, 2/25/25 | 2,630,000 | | 2,647,636 | |
Owl Rock Technology Finance Corp., 4.75%, 12/15/25(1) | 3,470,000 | | 3,435,896 | |
| | 49,238,097 | |
Chemicals — 0.4% | | |
CF Industries, Inc., 4.50%, 12/1/26(1) | 2,580,000 | | 3,001,270 | |
CF Industries, Inc., 5.15%, 3/15/34 | 1,640,000 | | 1,941,620 | |
Dow Chemical Co. (The), 3.60%, 11/15/50 | 3,620,000 | | 3,676,107 | |
Nutrition & Biosciences, Inc., 1.83%, 10/15/27(1) | 1,132,000 | | 1,137,918 | |
| | 9,756,915 | |
Commercial Services and Supplies — 0.4% | | |
RELX Capital, Inc., 3.00%, 5/22/30 | 1,505,000 | | 1,647,787 | |
Republic Services, Inc., 2.30%, 3/1/30 | 3,420,000 | | 3,637,006 | |
Waste Connections, Inc., 2.60%, 2/1/30 | 3,810,000 | | 4,106,594 | |
| | 9,391,387 | |
Communications Equipment — 0.1% | | |
Juniper Networks, Inc., 4.50%, 3/15/24 | 527,000 | | 589,389 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Motorola Solutions, Inc., 2.30%, 11/15/30 | $ | 1,820,000 | | $ | 1,809,473 | |
| | 2,398,862 | |
Construction and Engineering — 0.2% | | |
Quanta Services, Inc., 2.90%, 10/1/30 | 4,130,000 | | 4,221,440 | |
Construction Materials — 0.3% | | |
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc., 2.50%, 3/15/30 | 4,060,000 | | 4,233,959 | |
Vulcan Materials Co., 3.50%, 6/1/30 | 2,150,000 | | 2,411,108 | |
| | 6,645,067 | |
Consumer Finance — 0.9% | | |
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 5.00%, 10/1/21 | 6,320,000 | | 6,516,152 | |
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 3.15%, 2/15/24 | 2,260,000 | | 2,242,759 | |
Capital One Bank USA N.A., 3.375%, 2/15/23 | 4,900,000 | | 5,181,819 | |
Park Aerospace Holdings Ltd., 5.50%, 2/15/24(1) | 3,460,000 | | 3,484,215 | |
Synchrony Financial, 2.85%, 7/25/22 | 3,536,000 | | 3,643,307 | |
| | 21,068,252 | |
Containers and Packaging† | | |
Ball Corp., 2.875%, 8/15/30 | 950,000 | | 940,500 | |
Diversified Consumer Services — 0.1% | | |
Pepperdine University, 3.30%, 12/1/59 | 2,800,000 | | 3,082,825 | |
Diversified Financial Services — 0.4% | | |
Block Financial LLC, 3.875%, 8/15/30 | 940,000 | | 946,137 | |
Deutsche Bank AG, VRN, 3.55%, 9/18/31 | 1,290,000 | | 1,298,999 | |
GE Capital Funding LLC, 4.40%, 5/15/30(1) | 4,100,000 | | 4,415,598 | |
NatWest Markets plc, 2.375%, 5/21/23(1) | 1,424,000 | | 1,466,945 | |
| | 8,127,679 | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 1.2% | | |
AT&T, Inc., 2.30%, 6/1/27 | 930,000 | | 977,626 | |
AT&T, Inc., 2.75%, 6/1/31 | 5,145,000 | | 5,424,668 | |
AT&T, Inc., 3.50%, 6/1/41 | 800,000 | | 845,045 | |
AT&T, Inc., 3.65%, 6/1/51 | 691,000 | | 701,253 | |
AT&T, Inc., 3.30%, 2/1/52 | 2,525,000 | | 2,365,195 | |
AT&T, Inc., 3.55%, 9/15/55(1) | 1,766,000 | | 1,697,649 | |
Deutsche Telekom International Finance BV, 1.95%, 9/19/21(1) | 2,370,000 | | 2,396,863 | |
Ooredoo International Finance Ltd., MTN, 3.25%, 2/21/23 | 1,150,000 | | 1,204,494 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc., 3.15%, 3/22/30 | 1,890,000 | | 2,139,524 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc., 4.40%, 11/1/34 | 7,163,000 | | 8,955,715 | |
| | 26,708,032 | |
Electric Utilities — 2.6% | | |
AEP Texas, Inc., 2.10%, 7/1/30 | 2,290,000 | | 2,357,929 | |
AEP Transmission Co. LLC, 3.75%, 12/1/47 | 1,020,000 | | 1,196,480 | |
American Electric Power Co., Inc., 3.20%, 11/13/27 | 2,050,000 | | 2,255,984 | |
Berkshire Hathaway Energy Co., 3.50%, 2/1/25 | 1,900,000 | | 2,105,457 | |
Berkshire Hathaway Energy Co., 3.80%, 7/15/48 | 2,700,000 | | 3,137,262 | |
Commonwealth Edison Co., 3.20%, 11/15/49 | 1,017,000 | | 1,117,655 | |
DTE Electric Co., 2.25%, 3/1/30 | 2,370,000 | | 2,525,720 | |
Duke Energy Florida LLC, 1.75%, 6/15/30 | 2,500,000 | | 2,548,174 | |
Duke Energy Florida LLC, 3.85%, 11/15/42 | 2,070,000 | | 2,465,840 | |
Duke Energy Progress LLC, 4.15%, 12/1/44 | 1,100,000 | | 1,372,121 | |
Duke Energy Progress LLC, 3.70%, 10/15/46 | 2,280,000 | | 2,686,956 | |
EDP Finance BV, 1.71%, 1/24/28(1) | 3,170,000 | | 3,155,542 | |
Entergy Arkansas LLC, 2.65%, 6/15/51 | 1,190,000 | | 1,201,507 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Entergy Texas, Inc., 1.75%, 3/15/31(2) | $ | 4,260,000 | | $ | 4,232,168 | |
Exelon Corp., 5.15%, 12/1/20 | 1,700,000 | | 1,700,000 | |
Exelon Corp., 4.45%, 4/15/46 | 1,842,000 | | 2,236,394 | |
FirstEnergy Transmission LLC, 4.55%, 4/1/49(1) | 1,570,000 | | 1,844,786 | |
Florida Power & Light Co., 3.15%, 10/1/49 | 1,450,000 | | 1,635,220 | |
MidAmerican Energy Co., 4.40%, 10/15/44 | 2,100,000 | | 2,666,723 | |
Nevada Power Co., 2.40%, 5/1/30 | 1,690,000 | | 1,818,716 | |
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., 3.55%, 5/1/27 | 1,860,000 | | 2,098,835 | |
Northern States Power Co., 2.60%, 6/1/51 | 1,080,000 | | 1,099,280 | |
Oncor Electric Delivery Co. LLC, 3.10%, 9/15/49 | 1,450,000 | | 1,595,114 | |
PacifiCorp, 2.70%, 9/15/30 | 687,000 | | 760,273 | |
PacifiCorp, 3.30%, 3/15/51 | 2,130,000 | | 2,397,117 | |
Potomac Electric Power Co., 3.60%, 3/15/24 | 1,700,000 | | 1,857,013 | |
Southern Co. Gas Capital Corp., 1.75%, 1/15/31 | 2,390,000 | | 2,370,384 | |
Southern Co. Gas Capital Corp., 3.95%, 10/1/46 | 1,570,000 | | 1,758,704 | |
Xcel Energy, Inc., 3.40%, 6/1/30 | 2,320,000 | | 2,669,922 | |
| | 60,867,276 | |
Energy Equipment and Services — 0.1% | | |
Baker Hughes a GE Co. LLC / Baker Hughes Co-Obligor, Inc., 3.14%, 11/7/29 | 1,755,000 | | 1,831,409 | |
Entertainment — 0.4% | | |
Netflix, Inc., 3.625%, 6/15/25(1) | 2,622,000 | | 2,743,923 | |
Netflix, Inc., 4.875%, 4/15/28 | 2,142,000 | | 2,397,177 | |
Netflix, Inc., 5.875%, 11/15/28 | 600,000 | | 716,994 | |
Walt Disney Co. (The), 2.20%, 1/13/28 | 4,050,000 | | 4,264,935 | |
| | 10,123,029 | |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 2.2% | | |
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., 4.70%, 7/1/30 | 670,000 | | 827,037 | |
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., 1.875%, 2/1/33 | 2,870,000 | | 2,811,321 | |
American Tower Corp., 3.375%, 10/15/26 | 1,330,000 | | 1,473,632 | |
Brixmor Operating Partnership LP, 4.05%, 7/1/30 | 1,465,000 | | 1,574,218 | |
CubeSmart LP, 2.00%, 2/15/31(2) | 2,455,000 | | 2,426,107 | |
Equinix, Inc., 5.375%, 5/15/27 | 571,000 | | 623,095 | |
Essex Portfolio LP, 3.25%, 5/1/23 | 1,712,000 | | 1,803,497 | |
Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc., 2.40%, 3/15/30 | 1,900,000 | | 1,929,314 | |
Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc., 2.05%, 3/15/31(2) | 1,005,000 | | 993,845 | |
Highwoods Realty LP, 2.60%, 2/1/31 | 970,000 | | 963,629 | |
Host Hotels & Resorts LP, 3.75%, 10/15/23 | 1,625,000 | | 1,678,573 | |
Kilroy Realty LP, 3.80%, 1/15/23 | 3,380,000 | | 3,519,953 | |
Kilroy Realty LP, 2.50%, 11/15/32 | 2,800,000 | | 2,733,930 | |
Kimco Realty Corp., 2.80%, 10/1/26 | 3,910,000 | | 4,182,699 | |
Kimco Realty Corp., 1.90%, 3/1/28 | 1,740,000 | | 1,721,166 | |
Lexington Realty Trust, 2.70%, 9/15/30 | 3,620,000 | | 3,695,636 | |
Mid-America Apartments LP, 1.70%, 2/15/31 | 2,065,000 | | 2,038,387 | |
National Retail Properties, Inc., 2.50%, 4/15/30 | 2,666,000 | | 2,665,183 | |
Realty Income Corp., 3.25%, 1/15/31 | 935,000 | | 1,032,260 | |
Regency Centers LP, 3.70%, 6/15/30 | 1,800,000 | | 1,978,511 | |
Scentre Group Trust 2, VRN, 4.75%, 9/24/80(1) | 2,040,000 | | 2,026,452 | |
Spirit Realty LP, 3.20%, 2/15/31 | 1,840,000 | | 1,797,475 | |
VEREIT Operating Partnership LP, 3.40%, 1/15/28 | 3,078,000 | | 3,209,769 | |
Welltower, Inc., 2.75%, 1/15/31 | 2,360,000 | | 2,427,647 | |
| | 50,133,336 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Food and Staples Retailing — 0.5% | | |
Costco Wholesale Corp., 1.60%, 4/20/30 | $ | 2,980,000 | | $ | 3,043,479 | |
Kroger Co. (The), 3.875%, 10/15/46 | 2,080,000 | | 2,360,623 | |
Sysco Corp., 5.95%, 4/1/30 | 4,710,000 | | 5,959,182 | |
| | 11,363,284 | |
Food Products — 0.3% | | |
Mars, Inc., 1.625%, 7/16/32(1) | 3,070,000 | | 3,047,961 | |
Mondelez International, Inc., 2.75%, 4/13/30 | 2,814,000 | | 3,069,969 | |
| | 6,117,930 | |
Gas Utilities — 0.2% | | |
CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp., 1.75%, 10/1/30(2) | 2,031,000 | | 2,037,570 | |
Infraestructura Energetica Nova SAB de CV, 4.75%, 1/15/51(1) | 2,500,000 | | 2,346,875 | |
| | 4,384,445 | |
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 0.4% | | |
Becton Dickinson and Co., 3.73%, 12/15/24 | 1,181,000 | | 1,306,074 | |
Danaher Corp., 2.60%, 10/1/50(2) | 2,360,000 | | 2,306,238 | |
DENTSPLY SIRONA, Inc., 3.25%, 6/1/30 | 1,120,000 | | 1,218,814 | |
Stryker Corp., 1.95%, 6/15/30 | 2,390,000 | | 2,438,971 | |
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., 3.55%, 3/20/30 | 2,125,000 | | 2,385,606 | |
| | 9,655,703 | |
Health Care Providers and Services — 1.0% | | |
Anthem, Inc., 2.375%, 1/15/25 | 710,000 | | 754,997 | |
Cigna Corp., 2.40%, 3/15/30 | 2,430,000 | | 2,517,786 | |
CVS Health Corp., 4.30%, 3/25/28 | 3,810,000 | | 4,462,651 | |
CVS Health Corp., 1.75%, 8/21/30 | 2,020,000 | | 1,981,984 | |
CVS Health Corp., 4.78%, 3/25/38 | 1,480,000 | | 1,795,445 | |
Duke University Health System, Inc., 3.92%, 6/1/47 | 1,000,000 | | 1,258,165 | |
Partners Healthcare System, Inc., 3.19%, 7/1/49 | 1,695,000 | | 1,838,361 | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 3.75%, 7/15/25 | 2,000,000 | | 2,284,798 | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 2.00%, 5/15/30 | 1,343,000 | | 1,406,321 | |
Universal Health Services, Inc., 2.65%, 10/15/30(1) | 4,675,000 | | 4,665,744 | |
| | 22,966,252 | |
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 0.3% | | |
Las Vegas Sands Corp., 3.90%, 8/8/29 | 1,460,000 | | 1,464,227 | |
Marriott International, Inc., 3.50%, 10/15/32 | 3,227,000 | | 3,192,094 | |
McDonald's Corp., MTN, 4.70%, 12/9/35 | 1,270,000 | | 1,626,232 | |
| | 6,282,553 | |
Household Durables — 0.4% | | |
D.R. Horton, Inc., 2.55%, 12/1/20 | 2,420,000 | | 2,428,263 | |
D.R. Horton, Inc., 2.50%, 10/15/24 | 2,640,000 | | 2,796,879 | |
Lennar Corp., 4.75%, 4/1/21 | 3,290,000 | | 3,326,272 | |
| | 8,551,414 | |
Industrial Conglomerates — 0.4% | | |
Carlisle Cos., Inc., 2.75%, 3/1/30 | 4,495,000 | | 4,782,587 | |
General Electric Co., 3.625%, 5/1/30 | 2,490,000 | | 2,589,397 | |
General Electric Co., 4.35%, 5/1/50 | 1,210,000 | | 1,235,208 | |
| | 8,607,192 | |
Insurance — 1.9% | | |
American International Group, Inc., 3.40%, 6/30/30 | 2,850,000 | | 3,151,564 | |
American International Group, Inc., 4.50%, 7/16/44 | 1,782,000 | | 2,094,037 | |
Athene Global Funding, 2.50%, 1/14/25(1) | 1,795,000 | | 1,851,744 | |
Athene Global Funding, 2.55%, 6/29/25(1) | 1,790,000 | | 1,843,587 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Athene Global Funding, 2.45%, 8/20/27(1) | $ | 1,289,000 | | $ | 1,324,781 | |
Belrose Funding Trust, 2.33%, 8/15/30(1) | 920,000 | | 910,535 | |
Chubb INA Holdings, Inc., 1.375%, 9/15/30 | 2,811,000 | | 2,774,613 | |
Five Corners Funding Trust II, 2.85%, 5/15/30(1) | 2,755,000 | | 2,975,255 | |
Globe Life, Inc., 2.15%, 8/15/30 | 2,190,000 | | 2,206,157 | |
Great-West Lifeco US Finance 2020 LP, 0.90%, 8/12/25(1) | 3,105,000 | | 3,101,028 | |
Kemper Corp., 2.40%, 9/30/30 | 1,570,000 | | 1,549,636 | |
Liberty Mutual Group, Inc., 4.50%, 6/15/49(1) | 1,100,000 | | 1,334,498 | |
Lincoln National Corp., 4.375%, 6/15/50 | 3,205,000 | | 3,720,884 | |
Markel Corp., 4.90%, 7/1/22 | 3,120,000 | | 3,347,544 | |
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co., 3.375%, 4/15/50(1) | 3,160,000 | | 3,227,371 | |
Protective Life Global Funding, 1.74%, 9/21/30(1) | 3,600,000 | | 3,568,463 | |
Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America, 3.30%, 5/15/50(1) | 1,457,000 | | 1,507,167 | |
Unum Group, 4.50%, 3/15/25 | 1,835,000 | | 2,041,155 | |
WR Berkley Corp., 4.625%, 3/15/22 | 1,875,000 | | 1,981,186 | |
| | 44,511,205 | |
Internet and Direct Marketing Retail — 0.1% | | |
Expedia Group, Inc., 3.60%, 12/15/23(1) | 2,651,000 | | 2,710,337 | |
IT Services — 0.5% | | |
Fiserv, Inc., 3.50%, 7/1/29 | 1,500,000 | | 1,711,652 | |
Global Payments, Inc., 3.20%, 8/15/29 | 3,040,000 | | 3,324,876 | |
International Business Machines Corp., 1.70%, 5/15/27 | 2,200,000 | | 2,277,451 | |
International Business Machines Corp., 1.95%, 5/15/30 | 1,100,000 | | 1,135,227 | |
PayPal Holdings, Inc., 2.30%, 6/1/30 | 2,661,000 | | 2,814,751 | |
| | 11,263,957 | |
Life Sciences Tools and Services — 0.1% | | |
Agilent Technologies, Inc., 2.10%, 6/4/30 | 1,200,000 | | 1,232,676 | |
Machinery — 0.1% | | |
Cummins, Inc., 2.60%, 9/1/50 | 2,710,000 | | 2,659,638 | |
Media — 0.8% | | |
Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital, 4.80%, 3/1/50 | 3,775,000 | | 4,335,985 | |
Comcast Corp., 1.95%, 1/15/31 | 1,600,000 | | 1,647,329 | |
Comcast Corp., 3.20%, 7/15/36 | 1,271,000 | | 1,414,056 | |
Comcast Corp., 3.75%, 4/1/40 | 800,000 | | 937,154 | |
Comcast Corp., 2.45%, 8/15/52 | 1,300,000 | | 1,221,906 | |
Discovery Communications LLC, 3.625%, 5/15/30 | 700,000 | | 779,885 | |
Time Warner Entertainment Co. LP, 8.375%, 3/15/23 | 2,158,000 | | 2,537,652 | |
ViacomCBS, Inc., 4.75%, 5/15/25 | 2,845,000 | | 3,267,360 | |
ViacomCBS, Inc., 3.70%, 6/1/28 | 679,000 | | 754,921 | |
ViacomCBS, Inc., 4.20%, 5/19/32 | 1,400,000 | | 1,602,476 | |
| | 18,498,724 | |
Metals and Mining — 0.4% | | |
Minera Mexico SA de CV, 4.50%, 1/26/50(1) | 5,900,000 | | 6,457,550 | |
Newcrest Finance Pty Ltd., 4.20%, 5/13/50(1) | 1,140,000 | | 1,337,715 | |
Steel Dynamics, Inc., 3.45%, 4/15/30 | 1,330,000 | | 1,469,532 | |
Teck Resources Ltd., 3.90%, 7/15/30(1) | 930,000 | | 974,774 | |
| | 10,239,571 | |
Multi-Utilities — 0.8% | | |
Ameren Corp., 3.50%, 1/15/31 | 2,940,000 | | 3,367,419 | |
CenterPoint Energy, Inc., 4.25%, 11/1/28 | 2,500,000 | | 2,980,922 | |
Dominion Energy, Inc., 4.90%, 8/1/41 | 1,945,000 | | 2,501,389 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
NiSource, Inc., 1.70%, 2/15/31 | $ | 1,410,000 | | $ | 1,388,727 | |
NiSource, Inc., 5.65%, 2/1/45 | 2,080,000 | | 2,879,022 | |
San Diego Gas & Electric Co., 1.70%, 10/1/30 | 1,050,000 | | 1,042,888 | |
Sempra Energy, 2.875%, 10/1/22 | 1,820,000 | | 1,889,482 | |
Sempra Energy, 3.25%, 6/15/27 | 1,700,000 | | 1,869,956 | |
Sempra Energy, 4.00%, 2/1/48 | 1,500,000 | | 1,690,827 | |
| | 19,610,632 | |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 2.7% | | |
Aker BP ASA, 3.75%, 1/15/30(1) | 3,600,000 | | 3,505,354 | |
Aker BP ASA, 4.00%, 1/15/31(1) | 640,000 | | 632,418 | |
BP Capital Markets America, Inc., 1.75%, 8/10/30 | 1,750,000 | | 1,739,358 | |
Chevron Corp., 2.00%, 5/11/27 | 1,640,000 | | 1,736,332 | |
Chevron USA, Inc., 1.02%, 8/12/27 | 950,000 | | 949,413 | |
CNOOC Finance Ltd., 4.25%, 1/26/21 | 4,975,000 | | 5,028,133 | |
Concho Resources, Inc., 2.40%, 2/15/31 | 1,330,000 | | 1,274,930 | |
Diamondback Energy, Inc., 3.50%, 12/1/29 | 3,290,000 | | 3,180,658 | |
Ecopetrol SA, 5.875%, 5/28/45 | 1,220,000 | | 1,331,325 | |
Energy Transfer Operating LP, 4.25%, 3/15/23 | 4,740,000 | | 4,934,334 | |
Energy Transfer Operating LP, 4.90%, 3/15/35 | 3,470,000 | | 3,397,752 | |
Enterprise Products Operating LLC, 4.85%, 3/15/44 | 2,410,000 | | 2,744,630 | |
Equinor ASA, 1.75%, 1/22/26 | 1,630,000 | | 1,691,851 | |
Equinor ASA, 3.25%, 11/18/49 | 1,170,000 | | 1,246,855 | |
Exxon Mobil Corp., 1.57%, 4/15/23 | 2,760,000 | | 2,841,142 | |
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 6.50%, 9/1/39 | 2,740,000 | | 3,455,384 | |
MPLX LP, 5.25%, 1/15/25 | 2,950,000 | | 3,058,532 | |
MPLX LP, 2.65%, 8/15/30 | 1,920,000 | | 1,886,980 | |
MPLX LP, 4.50%, 4/15/38 | 1,130,000 | | 1,157,830 | |
Ovintiv, Inc., 6.50%, 2/1/38 | 690,000 | | 627,736 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 4.875%, 1/24/22 | 2,160,000 | | 2,189,192 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 6.50%, 3/13/27 | 800,000 | | 747,176 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 5.50%, 6/27/44 | 700,000 | | 520,243 | |
Plains All American Pipeline LP / PAA Finance Corp., 3.80%, 9/15/30 | 4,190,000 | | 4,071,033 | |
Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC, 5.625%, 3/1/25 | 4,000,000 | | 4,577,269 | |
Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Co. LLC, 3.25%, 5/15/30(1) | 1,690,000 | | 1,829,163 | |
Valero Energy Corp., 1.20%, 3/15/24 | 2,940,000 | | 2,929,990 | |
| | 63,285,013 | |
Paper and Forest Products — 0.1% | | |
Georgia-Pacific LLC, 2.10%, 4/30/27(1) | 2,550,000 | | 2,678,617 | |
Pharmaceuticals — 1.0% | | |
AstraZeneca plc, 1.375%, 8/6/30 | 3,633,000 | | 3,545,222 | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., 3.25%, 8/15/22 | 5,180,000 | | 5,460,006 | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., 3.40%, 7/26/29 | 2,950,000 | | 3,432,702 | |
Royalty Pharma plc, 1.75%, 9/2/27(1) | 3,281,000 | | 3,283,467 | |
Royalty Pharma plc, 2.20%, 9/2/30(1) | 2,640,000 | | 2,630,389 | |
Upjohn, Inc., 2.70%, 6/22/30(1) | 4,509,000 | | 4,673,037 | |
Upjohn, Inc., 4.00%, 6/22/50(1) | 872,000 | | 933,250 | |
| | 23,958,073 | |
Road and Rail — 0.9% | | |
Ashtead Capital, Inc., 4.125%, 8/15/25(1) | 3,750,000 | | 3,858,103 | |
Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 4.95%, 9/15/41 | 3,850,000 | | 5,160,001 | |
Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 4.15%, 4/1/45 | 1,070,000 | | 1,342,955 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
CSX Corp., 3.25%, 6/1/27 | $ | 3,490,000 | | $ | 3,952,574 | |
Norfolk Southern Corp., 3.05%, 5/15/50 | 1,380,000 | | 1,478,126 | |
Union Pacific Corp., 2.40%, 2/5/30 | 1,800,000 | | 1,941,750 | |
Union Pacific Corp., 3.60%, 9/15/37 | 1,730,000 | | 2,000,338 | |
Union Pacific Corp., MTN, 3.55%, 8/15/39 | 1,210,000 | | 1,384,193 | |
| | 21,118,040 | |
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 0.6% | | |
Broadcom Corp. / Broadcom Cayman Finance Ltd., 3.125%, 1/15/25 | 846,000 | | 903,198 | |
Broadcom, Inc., 2.25%, 11/15/23 | 2,400,000 | | 2,496,836 | |
Broadcom, Inc., 3.15%, 11/15/25 | 2,770,000 | | 2,991,137 | |
Microchip Technology, Inc., 2.67%, 9/1/23(1) | 2,645,000 | | 2,739,990 | |
NXP BV / NXP Funding LLC, 3.875%, 9/1/22(1) | 3,950,000 | | 4,176,018 | |
Texas Instruments, Inc., 1.75%, 5/4/30 | 1,450,000 | | 1,499,095 | |
| | 14,806,274 | |
Software — 0.3% | | |
Microsoft Corp., 2.53%, 6/1/50 | 2,765,000 | | 2,902,434 | |
Oracle Corp., 4.00%, 7/15/46 | 3,495,000 | | 4,144,728 | |
| | 7,047,162 | |
Specialty Retail — 0.3% | | |
Home Depot, Inc. (The), 2.50%, 4/15/27 | 1,960,000 | | 2,133,710 | |
Home Depot, Inc. (The), 3.90%, 6/15/47 | 2,750,000 | | 3,393,638 | |
Home Depot, Inc. (The), 3.35%, 4/15/50 | 1,629,000 | | 1,888,182 | |
| | 7,415,530 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 0.9% | | |
Apple, Inc., 2.55%, 8/20/60 | 2,990,000 | | 2,997,100 | |
Dell International LLC / EMC Corp., 5.45%, 6/15/23(1) | 2,446,000 | | 2,683,252 | |
EMC Corp., 3.375%, 6/1/23 | 4,650,000 | | 4,796,149 | |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., 1.45%, 4/1/24 | 3,500,000 | | 3,547,448 | |
NetApp, Inc., 2.375%, 6/22/27 | 3,410,000 | | 3,560,922 | |
Seagate HDD Cayman, 4.875%, 3/1/24 | 1,007,000 | | 1,096,273 | |
Seagate HDD Cayman, 4.75%, 1/1/25 | 2,170,000 | | 2,384,701 | |
| | 21,065,845 | |
Trading Companies and Distributors — 0.2% | | |
Air Lease Corp., MTN, 2.875%, 1/15/26 | 1,770,000 | | 1,741,954 | |
Aircastle Ltd., 5.25%, 8/11/25(1) | 3,575,000 | | 3,501,727 | |
| | 5,243,681 | |
Water Utilities — 0.1% | | |
Essential Utilities, Inc., 2.70%, 4/15/30 | 2,300,000 | | 2,464,388 | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.2% | | |
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 2.55%, 2/15/31(1) | 2,500,000 | | 2,593,325 | |
Vodafone Group plc, 4.375%, 2/19/43 | 1,230,000 | | 1,440,641 | |
| | 4,033,966 | |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $758,740,357) | | 792,981,846 | |
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES — 29.9% | | |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.14%, 9/9/21(3) | 20,000,000 | | 19,978,562 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 5.00%, 5/15/37 | 2,000,000 | | 3,240,859 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 4.50%, 5/15/38 | 9,000,000 | | 14,062,149 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.50%, 2/15/39 | 1,780,000 | | 2,499,231 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1.125%, 5/15/40 | 13,500,000 | | 13,291,172 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1.125%, 8/15/40 | 2,900,000 | | 2,846,305 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.125%, 11/15/41 | 5,000,000 | | 6,758,203 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.125%, 2/15/42 | $ | 20,000,000 | | $ | 27,101,562 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.00%, 5/15/42 | 12,800,000 | | 17,020,000 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.75%, 11/15/42 | 8,500,000 | | 10,886,973 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.625%, 2/15/44 | 2,000,000 | | 2,923,047 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.50%, 2/15/45 | 13,000,000 | | 16,003,711 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.50%, 2/15/46 | 3,400,000 | | 4,198,602 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.375%, 11/15/48(4) | 38,000,000 | | 55,300,391 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.25%, 8/15/49 | 10,700,000 | | 12,727,566 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.375%, 11/15/49 | 3,000,000 | | 3,663,633 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.25%, 7/15/29 | 15,700,415 | | 17,567,944 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.125%, 7/15/30 | 21,727,255 | | 24,163,240 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.125%, 8/31/21(4) | 1,000,000 | | 1,008,842 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.125%, 6/30/22 | 15,000,000 | | 14,997,656 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.625%, 12/15/22 | 15,000,000 | | 15,493,066 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.50%, 3/15/23 | 25,000,000 | | 25,218,750 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.50%, 3/31/23 | 10,000,000 | | 10,337,109 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.25%, 4/15/23 | 34,000,000 | | 34,091,641 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.125%, 5/15/23 | 16,000,000 | | 15,990,625 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.25%, 6/15/23 | 20,000,000 | | 20,052,344 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.125%, 9/15/23 | 45,000,000 | | 44,959,570 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.125%, 2/28/25 | 84,000,000 | | 87,284,531 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.50%, 3/31/25 | 4,000,000 | | 4,045,938 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.25%, 5/31/25 | 15,000,000 | | 14,998,828 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.25%, 8/31/25 | 35,000,000 | | 34,968,555 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.125%, 2/28/27 | 20,500,000 | | 21,425,703 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.625%, 3/31/27 | 69,000,000 | | 69,881,367 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.50%, 8/31/27 | 21,500,000 | | 21,553,750 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.625%, 5/15/30 | 4,000,000 | | 3,986,250 | |
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES (Cost $648,300,395) | | 694,527,675 | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 23.9% | |
Adjustable-Rate U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities — 0.9% | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.52%, (1-year H15T1Y plus 2.26%), 4/1/37 | 291,384 | | 308,695 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.80%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.82%), 6/1/38 | 650,491 | | 687,215 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 2.65%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.88%), 7/1/40 | 331,742 | | 348,442 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.02%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.76%), 9/1/40 | 420,245 | | 438,856 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.65%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.88%), 5/1/41 | 278,701 | | 294,149 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.42%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.86%), 7/1/41 | 922,161 | | 972,082 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.19%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.63%), 5/1/43 | 216,132 | | 225,215 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 2.50%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.62%), 6/1/43 | 8,732 | | 8,785 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 2.83%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.65%), 6/1/43 | 192,329 | | 193,973 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.17%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.62%), 6/1/44 | 1,087,551 | | 1,134,207 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 2.36%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.63%), 8/1/46 | 1,996,069 | | 2,076,416 | |
FNMA, VRN, 3.77%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.72%), 12/1/37 | 237,780 | | 241,497 | |
FNMA, VRN, 3.69%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.69%), 1/1/40 | 194,425 | | 202,994 | |
FNMA, VRN, 2.54%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.79%), 8/1/40 | 649,683 | | 673,795 | |
FNMA, VRN, 3.02%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.77%), 10/1/40 | 747,669 | | 776,721 | |
FNMA, VRN, 2.46%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.75%), 8/1/41 | 605,859 | | 633,044 | |
FNMA, VRN, 3.26%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.57%), 3/1/43 | 166,212 | | 172,227 | |
FNMA, VRN, 3.56%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.58%), 1/1/45 | 1,083,958 | | 1,125,054 | |
FNMA, VRN, 2.62%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.60%), 4/1/46 | 5,833,558 | | 6,040,525 | |
FNMA, VRN, 3.24%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.62%), 5/1/47 | 4,898,932 | | 5,114,883 | |
| | 21,668,775 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Fixed-Rate U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities — 23.0% | |
FHLMC, 5.00%, 1/1/21 | $ | 10,442 | | $ | 11,006 | |
FHLMC, 5.00%, 4/1/21 | 2,301 | | 2,425 | |
FHLMC, 7.00%, 9/1/27 | 1,058 | | 1,193 | |
FHLMC, 6.50%, 1/1/28 | 1,684 | | 1,886 | |
FHLMC, 7.00%, 2/1/28 | 276 | | 312 | |
FHLMC, 6.50%, 3/1/29 | 10,537 | | 11,911 | |
FHLMC, 6.50%, 6/1/29 | 13,161 | | 14,752 | |
FHLMC, 7.00%, 8/1/29 | 1,114 | | 1,249 | |
FHLMC, 5.00%, 4/1/31 | 1,590,387 | | 1,788,862 | |
FHLMC, 5.00%, 5/1/31 | 2,212,615 | | 2,488,710 | |
FHLMC, 6.50%, 5/1/31 | 11,625 | | 13,019 | |
FHLMC, 6.50%, 6/1/31 | 1,303 | | 1,459 | |
FHLMC, 5.50%, 12/1/33 | 144,833 | | 168,745 | |
FHLMC, 6.00%, 9/1/35 | 2,188,348 | | 2,595,422 | |
FHLMC, 5.50%, 12/1/37 | 154,638 | | 179,011 | |
FHLMC, 5.50%, 1/1/38 | 237,169 | | 275,970 | |
FHLMC, 6.00%, 2/1/38 | 1,159,073 | | 1,369,504 | |
FHLMC, 5.50%, 4/1/38 | 356,563 | | 413,836 | |
FHLMC, 6.00%, 8/1/38 | 89,054 | | 103,660 | |
FNMA, 6.50%, 1/1/26 | 7,653 | | 8,567 | |
FNMA, 7.00%, 12/1/27 | 2,333 | | 2,594 | |
FNMA, 7.50%, 4/1/28 | 14,424 | | 16,171 | |
FNMA, 7.00%, 5/1/28 | 13,360 | | 13,881 | |
FNMA, 7.00%, 6/1/28 | 235 | | 241 | |
FNMA, 6.50%, 1/1/29 | 1,742 | | 1,985 | |
FNMA, 6.50%, 4/1/29 | 6,067 | | 6,868 | |
FNMA, 7.00%, 7/1/29 | 1,092 | | 1,096 | |
FNMA, 7.50%, 7/1/29 | 9,869 | | 10,266 | |
FNMA, 7.50%, 9/1/30 | 4,247 | | 4,993 | |
FNMA, 5.00%, 6/1/31 | 1,637,446 | | 1,841,414 | |
FNMA, 5.00%, 7/1/31 | 2,614,905 | | 2,940,651 | |
FNMA, 7.00%, 9/1/31 | 20,491 | | 21,851 | |
FNMA, 6.50%, 1/1/32 | 7,314 | | 8,396 | |
FNMA, 6.50%, 8/1/32 | 28,469 | | 32,531 | |
FNMA, 5.50%, 2/1/33 | 1,406,948 | | 1,649,675 | |
FNMA, 5.00%, 6/1/33 | 1,434,384 | | 1,642,749 | |
FNMA, 5.50%, 6/1/33 | 86,706 | | 101,760 | |
FNMA, 5.50%, 7/1/33 | 471,171 | | 553,312 | |
FNMA, 5.00%, 8/1/33 | 201,949 | | 232,137 | |
FNMA, 5.50%, 8/1/33 | 206,869 | | 243,310 | |
FNMA, 5.50%, 9/1/33 | 273,269 | | 321,770 | |
FNMA, 5.00%, 11/1/33 | 922,006 | | 1,060,251 | |
FNMA, 6.00%, 12/1/33 | 652,555 | | 771,053 | |
FNMA, 5.50%, 1/1/34 | 193,254 | | 222,002 | |
FNMA, 5.50%, 2/1/34 | 840,591 | | 988,679 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 3/1/34 | 3,946,303 | | 4,236,212 | |
FNMA, 5.00%, 3/1/34 | 540,866 | | 621,731 | |
FNMA, 4.50%, 1/1/35 | 4,700,393 | | 5,185,142 | |
FNMA, 5.00%, 4/1/35 | 1,274,806 | | 1,465,855 | |
FNMA, 5.00%, 6/1/35 | 959,365 | | 1,103,254 | |
FNMA, 5.00%, 7/1/35 | 1,835,174 | | 2,109,243 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
FNMA, 5.00%, 8/1/35 | $ | 61,690 | | $ | 70,850 | |
FNMA, 5.00%, 10/1/35 | 418,190 | | 480,298 | |
FNMA, 5.50%, 12/1/35 | 2,698,973 | | 3,177,445 | |
FNMA, 5.00%, 2/1/36 | 319,571 | | 367,759 | |
FNMA, 5.50%, 4/1/36 | 337,708 | | 395,259 | |
FNMA, 5.50%, 5/1/36 | 679,937 | | 796,018 | |
FNMA, 5.50%, 7/1/36 | 150,463 | | 172,145 | |
FNMA, 5.50%, 2/1/37 | 92,396 | | 107,488 | |
FNMA, 5.50%, 5/1/37 | 135,591 | | 157,110 | |
FNMA, 6.00%, 8/1/37 | 249,987 | | 294,877 | |
FNMA, 6.50%, 8/1/37 | 49,845 | | 57,869 | |
FNMA, 6.00%, 9/1/37 | 957,686 | | 1,122,019 | |
FNMA, 6.00%, 11/1/37 | 1,341,044 | | 1,573,301 | |
FNMA, 5.50%, 12/1/37 | 661,574 | | 763,969 | |
FNMA, 5.50%, 2/1/38 | 108,316 | | 122,960 | |
FNMA, 5.50%, 6/1/38 | 296,627 | | 338,317 | |
FNMA, 5.50%, 12/1/38 | 497,381 | | 562,337 | |
FNMA, 5.00%, 1/1/39 | 452,099 | | 510,965 | |
FNMA, 5.50%, 1/1/39 | 3,255,072 | | 3,783,245 | |
FNMA, 4.50%, 2/1/39 | 853,813 | | 956,623 | |
FNMA, 5.00%, 2/1/39 | 1,972,376 | | 2,267,360 | |
FNMA, 4.50%, 4/1/39 | 1,639,184 | | 1,856,878 | |
FNMA, 4.50%, 5/1/39 | 4,263,997 | | 4,825,520 | |
FNMA, 6.50%, 5/1/39 | 893,148 | | 1,048,341 | |
FNMA, 5.00%, 8/1/39 | 1,932,453 | | 2,227,382 | |
FNMA, 4.50%, 10/1/39 | 7,344,900 | | 8,338,850 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 10/1/40 | 7,535,492 | | 8,491,478 | |
FNMA, 4.50%, 11/1/40 | 7,090,839 | | 7,985,377 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 8/1/41 | 6,885,521 | | 7,672,373 | |
FNMA, 4.50%, 9/1/41 | 3,186,533 | | 3,588,037 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 10/1/41 | 7,638,499 | | 8,203,012 | |
FNMA, 5.00%, 1/1/42 | 3,128,905 | | 3,600,797 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 2/1/42 | 5,402,795 | | 5,842,065 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 6/1/42 | 17,612,473 | | 19,413,465 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 8/1/42 | 1,470,525 | | 1,581,933 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 8/1/42 | 7,235,442 | | 7,852,263 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 11/1/45 | 8,670,828 | | 9,372,690 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 11/1/45 | 2,896,464 | | 3,131,078 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 2/1/46 | 8,875,414 | | 9,629,903 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 4/1/46 | 10,055,946 | | 10,845,133 | |
FNMA, 6.50%, 8/1/47 | 18,028 | | 19,539 | |
FNMA, 6.50%, 9/1/47 | 36,391 | | 39,339 | |
FNMA, 6.50%, 9/1/47 | 1,753 | | 1,898 | |
FNMA, 6.50%, 9/1/47 | 19,197 | | 20,753 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 6/1/48 | 15,443,665 | | 16,502,733 | |
FNMA, 4.50%, 2/1/49 | 6,908,657 | | 7,473,490 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 6/1/49 | 4,668,764 | | 4,976,462 | |
FNMA, 3.00%, 12/1/49 | 17,708,281 | | 18,565,946 | |
FNMA, 3.00%, 3/1/50 | 9,282,980 | | 9,730,598 | |
FNMA, 3.00%, 3/1/50 | 22,281,715 | | 23,384,831 | |
FNMA, 3.00%, 6/1/50 | 5,206,035 | | 5,460,616 | |
FNMA, 3.00%, 6/1/50 | 4,828,597 | | 5,064,725 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
FNMA, 3.00%, 6/1/50 | $ | 6,511,578 | | $ | 6,859,494 | |
GNMA, 2.50%, TBA | 22,500,000 | | 23,625,000 | |
GNMA, 7.00%, 11/15/22 | 2,541 | | 2,579 | |
GNMA, 7.00%, 4/20/26 | 1,135 | | 1,275 | |
GNMA, 7.50%, 8/15/26 | 2,630 | | 2,978 | |
GNMA, 8.00%, 8/15/26 | 1,153 | | 1,271 | |
GNMA, 7.50%, 5/15/27 | 1,505 | | 1,530 | |
GNMA, 8.00%, 6/15/27 | 2,913 | | 2,925 | |
GNMA, 7.00%, 2/15/28 | 1,150 | | 1,155 | |
GNMA, 7.50%, 2/15/28 | 694 | | 697 | |
GNMA, 6.50%, 3/15/28 | 3,867 | | 4,274 | |
GNMA, 6.50%, 5/15/28 | 104 | | 115 | |
GNMA, 6.50%, 5/15/28 | 17,336 | | 19,177 | |
GNMA, 7.00%, 12/15/28 | 1,710 | | 1,717 | |
GNMA, 7.00%, 5/15/31 | 13,516 | | 16,118 | |
GNMA, 4.50%, 8/15/33 | 739,621 | | 817,079 | |
GNMA, 6.00%, 9/20/38 | 458,663 | | 527,646 | |
GNMA, 5.50%, 11/15/38 | 957,015 | | 1,107,902 | |
GNMA, 5.50%, 11/15/38 | 222,187 | | 245,660 | |
GNMA, 6.00%, 1/20/39 | 137,722 | | 158,445 | |
GNMA, 5.00%, 3/20/39 | 975,835 | | 1,114,775 | |
GNMA, 4.50%, 4/15/39 | 981,556 | | 1,085,714 | |
GNMA, 4.50%, 1/15/40 | 547,158 | | 603,250 | |
GNMA, 4.00%, 7/15/40 | 1,259,784 | | 1,350,456 | |
GNMA, 4.00%, 11/20/40 | 11,244,635 | | 12,276,102 | |
GNMA, 4.50%, 12/15/40 | 2,833,665 | | 3,180,199 | |
GNMA, 4.50%, 7/20/41 | 4,298,655 | | 4,774,497 | |
GNMA, 3.50%, 6/20/42 | 4,144,443 | | 4,499,572 | |
GNMA, 2.50%, 7/20/46 | 14,906,805 | | 15,784,370 | |
GNMA, 3.00%, 4/20/50 | 19,523,495 | | 20,479,292 | |
UMBS, 2.00%, TBA | 53,000,000 | | 54,792,891 | |
UMBS, 2.50%, TBA | 54,950,000 | | 57,637,398 | |
UMBS, 3.00%, TBA | 29,000,000 | | 30,366,172 | |
UMBS, 3.00%, TBA | 20,000,000 | | 20,952,344 | |
| | 533,982,360 | |
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $541,204,488) | 555,651,135 | |
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS — 6.2% | | |
Private Sponsor Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 3.1% | | |
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-4, Class 4A1, VRN, 3.61%, 3/25/35 | 1,498,745 | | 1,516,535 | |
Agate Bay Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2016-3, Class A3, VRN, 3.50%, 8/25/46(1) | 1,988,512 | | 2,055,107 | |
Banc of America Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-E, Class 2A6 SEQ, VRN, 3.60%, 6/25/34 | 791,916 | | 773,154 | |
Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-8, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.19%, 11/25/34 | 1,369,493 | | 1,342,387 | |
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2004-UST1, Class A5, VRN, 2.77%, 8/25/34 | 3,464,161 | | 3,434,889 | |
COLT Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2020-1, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 2.90%, 2/25/50(1) | 2,393,822 | | 2,419,505 | |
COLT Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2020-3, Class A1 SEQ, VRN, 1.51%, 4/27/65(1) | 7,921,289 | | 7,978,996 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust, Series 2020-R02, Class 2M2, VRN, 2.15%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.00%), 1/25/40(1) | $ | 3,800,000 | | $ | 3,722,772 | |
Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust, Series 2020-SBT1, Class 2M2, VRN, 3.80%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.65%), 2/25/40(1) | 3,950,000 | | 3,783,510 | |
Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Series 2005-17, Class 1A11, 5.50%, 9/25/35 | 36,145 | | 32,255 | |
Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage-Backed Trust, Series 2004-AR6, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.125%, 10/25/34 | 143,137 | | 146,696 | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-AFC1, Class A1, VRN, 2.57%, 7/25/49(1) | 3,152,623 | | 3,222,450 | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-AFC1, Class A1, VRN, 2.24%, 2/25/50(1) | 1,173,187 | | 1,191,769 | |
First Horizon Alternative Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2004-AA4, Class A1, VRN, 3.04%, 10/25/34 | 2,558,923 | | 2,554,827 | |
Galton Funding Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-H1, Class A1 SEQ, VRN, 2.31%, 1/25/60(1) | 3,587,592 | | 3,666,336 | |
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-7, Class 3A1, VRN, 2.80%, 6/25/34 | 642,239 | | 627,050 | |
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-AR5, Class 3A3, VRN, 3.83%, 5/25/34 | 1,130,097 | | 1,089,039 | |
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-AR1, Class 3A1, VRN, 3.66%, 1/25/35 | 1,400,213 | | 1,390,150 | |
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-AR6, Class 3A1, VRN, 3.68%, 9/25/35 | 2,435,803 | | 2,442,006 | |
JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2013-1, Class 2A2 SEQ, VRN, 2.50%, 3/25/43(1) | 790,040 | | 799,437 | |
MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust, Series 2004-13, Class 3A7, VRN, 3.23%, 11/21/34 | 567,949 | | 574,468 | |
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Series 2005-3, Class 2A, VRN, 3.07%, 11/25/35 | 1,310,209 | | 1,273,669 | |
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Series 2005-A2, Class A1, VRN, 3.78%, 2/25/35 | 1,316,122 | | 1,350,563 | |
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Series 2005-A2, Class A2, VRN, 3.78%, 2/25/35 | 658,061 | | 677,473 | |
MFA Trust, Series 2020-NQM1, Class A1 SEQ, VRN, 1.48%, 8/25/49(1) | 3,099,925 | | 3,123,648 | |
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2017-1A, Class A1, VRN, 4.00%, 2/25/57(1) | 1,297,403 | | 1,414,622 | |
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2017-2A, Class A3, VRN, 4.00%, 3/25/57(1) | 2,997,863 | | 3,263,473 | |
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2017-5A, Class A1, VRN, 1.65%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.50%), 6/25/57(1) | 2,550,175 | | 2,557,955 | |
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-CH1, Class A1, VRN, 4.00%, 8/25/47(1) | 2,107,531 | | 2,189,847 | |
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-CH2, Class A12 SEQ, VRN, 4.00%, 6/25/48(1) | 1,327,613 | | 1,336,161 | |
Sofi Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-1A, Class 1A4 SEQ, VRN, 3.00%, 11/25/46(1) | 2,970,923 | | 3,049,679 | |
Starwood Mortgage Residential Trust, Series 2020-2, Class A1 SEQ, VRN, 2.72%, 4/25/60(1) | 4,323,157 | | 4,350,995 | |
Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-8, Class 2A1, VRN, 2.95%, 7/25/34 | 1,697,497 | | 1,698,195 | |
WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-S11, Class 3A5, 5.95%, 11/25/33 | 264,252 | | 276,102 | |
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR15, Class A1, VRN, 2.97%, 10/25/36 | 43 | | 40 | |
| | 71,325,760 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
U.S. Government Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 3.1% |
FHLMC, Series 2013-DN2, Class M2, VRN, 4.40%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.25%), 11/25/23 | $ | 3,489,584 | | $ | 3,202,291 | |
FHLMC, Series 2014-DN2, Class M3, VRN, 3.75%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.60%), 4/25/24 | 4,644,178 | | 4,304,234 | |
FHLMC, Series 2014-HQ3, Class M3, VRN, 4.90%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.75%), 10/25/24 | 1,692,088 | | 1,710,699 | |
FHLMC, Series 2015-DNA3, Class M3F, VRN, 3.85%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.70%), 4/25/28 | 2,073,885 | | 2,131,203 | |
FHLMC, Series 2015-HQ2, Class M3, VRN, 3.40%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.25%), 5/25/25 | 1,150,000 | | 1,155,054 | |
FHLMC, Series 2016-DNA2, Class M3, VRN, 4.80%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.65%), 10/25/28 | 3,088,030 | | 3,221,701 | |
FHLMC, Series 2016-DNA3, Class M3, VRN, 5.15%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.00%), 12/25/28 | 5,962,688 | | 6,176,482 | |
FHLMC, Series 2016-HQA4, Class M3, VRN, 4.05%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.90%), 4/25/29 | 3,470,461 | | 3,615,835 | |
FHLMC, Series 2017-DNA1, Class M2, VRN, 3.40%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.25%), 7/25/29 | 4,933,903 | | 5,074,325 | |
FHLMC, Series 2017-DNA2, Class M2, VRN, 3.60%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.45%), 10/25/29 | 1,430,000 | | 1,478,344 | |
FHLMC, Series 2018-HQA2, Class M2, VRN, 2.45%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.30%), 10/25/48(1) | 1,050,000 | | 1,032,699 | |
FHLMC, Series 2019-DNA2, Class M2, VRN, 2.60%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.45%), 3/25/49(1) | 2,173,690 | | 2,146,274 | |
FHLMC, Series 2019-DNA3, Class M2, VRN, 2.20%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.05%), 7/25/49(1) | 3,090,512 | | 3,038,686 | |
FHLMC, Series 3397, Class GF, VRN, 0.65%, (1-month LIBOR plus 0.50%), 12/15/37 | 645,459 | | 654,955 | |
FNMA, Series 2014-C02, Class 1M2, VRN, 2.75%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.60%), 5/25/24 | 6,618,364 | | 5,820,620 | |
FNMA, Series 2014-C02, Class 2M2, VRN, 2.75%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.60%), 5/25/24 | 2,332,435 | | 2,299,831 | |
FNMA, Series 2014-C04, Class 1M2, VRN, 5.05%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.90%), 11/25/24 | 2,449,050 | | 2,549,932 | |
FNMA, Series 2014-C04, Class 2M2, VRN, 5.15%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.00%), 11/25/24 | 957,171 | | 981,737 | |
FNMA, Series 2015-C03, Class 1M2, VRN, 5.15%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.00%), 7/25/25 | 6,590,103 | | 6,767,752 | |
FNMA, Series 2015-C03, Class 2M2, VRN, 5.15%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.00%), 7/25/25 | 2,138,266 | | 2,196,008 | |
FNMA, Series 2015-C04, Class 1M2, VRN, 5.85%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.70%), 4/25/28 | 3,250,176 | | 3,379,044 | |
FNMA, Series 2016-C01, Class 2M2, VRN, 7.10%, (1-month LIBOR plus 6.95%), 8/25/28 | 4,021,957 | | 4,319,125 | |
FNMA, Series 2016-C04, Class 1M2, VRN, 4.40%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.25%), 1/25/29 | 3,653,598 | | 3,799,607 | |
FNMA, Series 2016-C06, Class 1M2, VRN, 4.40%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.25%), 4/25/29 | 1,124,951 | | 1,155,040 | |
GNMA, Series 2007-5, Class FA, VRN, 0.30%, (1-month LIBOR plus 0.14%), 2/20/37 | 1,436,697 | | 1,432,308 | |
| | 73,643,786 | |
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS (Cost $143,263,582) | | 144,969,546 | |
COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS — 4.2% | | |
Anchorage Credit Opportunities CLO 1 Ltd., Series 2019-1A, Class A1, VRN, 2.22%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.95%), 1/20/32(1) | 5,500,000 | | 5,507,116 | |
Ares XLI CLO Ltd., Series 2016-41A, Class AR, VRN, 1.48%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.20%), 1/15/29(1) | 2,400,000 | | 2,406,798 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Bean Creek CLO Ltd., Series 2015-1A, Class AR, VRN, 1.29%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.02%), 4/20/31(1) | $ | 6,000,000 | | $ | 5,912,933 | |
CBAM Ltd., Series 2019-9A, Class A, VRN, 1.56%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.28%), 2/12/30(1) | 6,000,000 | | 6,014,185 | |
CIFC Funding Ltd., Series 2013-3RA, Class A1, VRN, 1.24%, (3-month LIBOR plus 0.98%), 4/24/31(1) | 3,465,000 | | 3,447,467 | |
Dryden 64 CLO Ltd., Series 2018-64A, Class A, VRN, 1.24%, (3-month LIBOR plus 0.97%), 4/18/31(1) | 4,400,000 | | 4,343,947 | |
Elmwood CLO IV Ltd., Series 2020-1A, Class A, VRN, 2.42%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.24%), 4/15/33(1) | 6,900,000 | | 6,902,058 | |
Goldentree Loan Opportunities X Ltd., Series 2015-10A, Class AR, VRN, 1.39%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.12%), 7/20/31(1) | 3,500,000 | | 3,478,255 | |
Kayne CLO 6 Ltd., Series 2019-6A, Class A1, VRN, 1.65%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.38%), 1/20/33(1) | 4,350,000 | | 4,372,556 | |
KKR CLO 30 Ltd., Series 30A, Class A1, VRN, 1.74%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.50%), 10/17/31(1) | 5,825,000 | | 5,825,009 | |
KKR CLO Ltd., Series 2022A, Class A, VRN, 1.42%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.15%), 7/20/31(1) | 4,500,000 | | 4,459,728 | |
Madison Park Funding XXII Ltd., Series 2016-22A, Class A1R, VRN, 1.54%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.26%), 1/15/33(1) | 7,500,000 | | 7,344,845 | |
Magnetite VIII Ltd., Series 2014-8A, Class AR2, VRN, 1.26%, (3-month LIBOR plus 0.98%), 4/15/31(1) | 6,000,000 | | 5,916,772 | |
Octagon Investment Partners 45 Ltd., Series 2019-1A, Class A, VRN, 1.61%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.33%), 10/15/32(1) | 5,250,000 | | 5,277,445 | |
Parallel Ltd., Series 2020-1A, Class A1, VRN, 1.98%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.83%), 7/20/31(1) | 7,500,000 | | 7,545,541 | |
Rockford Tower CLO Ltd., Series 2019-2A, Class A, VRN, 1.58%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.33%), 8/20/32(1) | 4,800,000 | | 4,815,030 | |
Sounds Point CLO IV-R Ltd., Series 2013-3RA, Class A, VRN, 1.42%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.15%), 4/18/31(1) | 7,500,000 | | 7,428,109 | |
Treman Park CLO Ltd., Series 2015-1A, Class ARR, VRN, 1.34%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.07%), 10/20/28(1) | 4,250,000 | | 4,243,804 | |
Voya CLO Ltd., Series 2013-2A, Class A1R, VRN, 1.21%, (3-month LIBOR plus 0.97%), 4/25/31(1) | 3,350,000 | | 3,306,891 | |
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS (Cost $98,589,924) | | 98,548,489 | |
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES — 4.1% | | |
Argent Securities, Inc., Series 2004-W8, Class M1, VRN, 0.97%, (1-month LIBOR plus 0.83%), 5/25/34 | 9,491,513 | | 9,275,762 | |
BRE Grand Islander Timeshare Issuer LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.94%, 5/25/29(1) | 4,010,528 | | 4,078,810 | |
FirstKey Homes Trust, Series 2020-SFR1, Class B, 1.74%, 9/17/25(1) | 4,000,000 | | 4,010,245 | |
Goodgreen, Series 2018-1A, Class A, VRN, 3.93%, 10/15/53(1) | 9,762,645 | | 10,400,394 | |
Goodgreen, Series 2020-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.63%, 4/15/55(1) | 6,240,152 | | 6,304,181 | |
Hertz Fleet Lease Funding LP, Series 2017-1, Class A1, VRN, 0.81%, (1-month LIBOR plus 0.65%), 4/10/31(1) | 1,750,199 | | 1,749,801 | |
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2014-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.25%, 9/22/31(1) | 1,890,978 | | 1,895,930 | |
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2015-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.52%, 12/20/32(1) | 1,372,730 | | 1,379,731 | |
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2016-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.25%, 12/20/33(1) | 2,332,626 | | 2,340,292 | |
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2017-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.42%, 12/20/34(1) | 6,602,519 | | 6,742,141 | |
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2018-1A, Class A SEQ, 3.45%, 1/21/36(1) | 5,034,365 | | 5,224,322 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2018-SFR3, Class A SEQ, 3.88%, 10/17/35(1) | $ | 9,989,555 | | $ | 10,303,145 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2019-SFR3, Class A SEQ, 2.27%, 9/17/36(1) | 4,887,340 | | 4,996,654 | |
Sierra Timeshare Conduit Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.91%, 3/20/34(1) | 2,939,856 | | 2,992,490 | |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2016-1A, Class A SEQ, 3.08%, 3/21/33(1) | 1,965,819 | | 1,968,234 | |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2019-2A, Class A SEQ, 2.59%, 5/20/36(1) | 4,893,620 | | 5,036,385 | |
Towd Point Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-4, Class A1, VRN, 3.00%, 6/25/58(1) | 2,994,770 | | 3,207,205 | |
US Airways Pass-Through Trust, Series 2013-1, Class A, 3.95%, 5/15/27 | 2,022,358 | | 1,670,692 | |
VSE VOI Mortgage LLC, Series 2016-A, Class A SEQ, 2.54%, 7/20/33(1) | 4,683,609 | | 4,715,135 | |
VSE VOI Mortgage LLC, Series 2018-A, Class B, 3.72%, 2/20/36(1) | 6,561,020 | | 6,798,726 | |
TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $93,259,568) | | 95,090,275 | |
MUNICIPAL SECURITIES — 2.1% | | |
Bay Area Toll Authority Rev., 6.92%, 4/1/40 | 1,189,000 | | 1,837,813 | |
California State University Rev., 2.98%, 11/1/51 | 2,000,000 | | 2,099,580 | |
Energy Northwest Rev., (Bonneville Power Administration), 5.00%, 7/1/39 | 1,925,000 | | 2,535,129 | |
Foothill-Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency Rev., 4.09%, 1/15/49 | 2,285,000 | | 2,427,950 | |
Grand Parkway Transportation Corp. Rev., 3.24%, 10/1/52 | 955,000 | | 993,677 | |
Houston GO, 3.96%, 3/1/47 | 1,615,000 | | 2,009,125 | |
Los Angeles Community College District GO, 6.75%, 8/1/49 | 1,000,000 | | 1,789,080 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Rev., 6.69%, 11/15/40 | 1,235,000 | | 1,555,470 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Rev., 6.81%, 11/15/40 | 1,070,000 | | 1,359,660 | |
New Jersey Turnpike Authority Rev., 7.41%, 1/1/40 | 1,180,000 | | 2,003,947 | |
Ohio Turnpike & Infrastructure Commission Rev., 3.22%, 2/15/48 | 2,540,000 | | 2,669,515 | |
Ohio Water Development Authority Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Rev., 4.88%, 12/1/34 | 2,330,000 | | 2,795,813 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Rev., 5.56%, 12/1/49 | 1,385,000 | | 2,213,452 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Rev., 4.93%, 10/1/51 | 1,750,000 | | 2,363,042 | |
Regents of the University of California Medical Center Pooled Rev., 3.26%, 5/15/60 | 2,345,000 | | 2,563,601 | |
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey Rev., 5.67%, 5/1/40 | 1,715,000 | | 2,372,960 | |
Sacramento Municipal Utility District Rev., 6.16%, 5/15/36 | 1,000,000 | | 1,436,680 | |
San Antonio Electric & Gas Systems Rev., 5.99%, 2/1/39 | 1,000,000 | | 1,502,300 | |
San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Rev., 5.59%, 7/1/43 | 1,000,000 | | 1,062,900 | |
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Water Rev., 6.00%, 11/1/40 | 1,000,000 | | 1,451,800 | |
San Jose Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency Tax Allocation, 3.375%, 8/1/34 | 1,145,000 | | 1,253,305 | |
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Rev., 5.88%, 4/1/32 | 1,000,000 | | 1,280,550 | |
State of California GO, 4.60%, 4/1/38 | 1,000,000 | | 1,191,790 | |
State of California GO, 7.55%, 4/1/39 | 1,000,000 | | 1,751,750 | |
State of California GO, 7.30%, 10/1/39 | 1,000,000 | | 1,644,090 | |
University of Texas System Rev., 5.00%, 8/15/40 | 1,500,000 | | 2,238,810 | |
TOTAL MUNICIPAL SECURITIES (Cost $38,832,547) | | 48,403,789 | |
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| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES — 0.9% | | |
Chile — 0.1% | | |
Chile Government International Bond, 3.25%, 9/14/21 | $ | 1,180,000 | | $ | 1,207,730 | |
Chile Government International Bond, 3.625%, 10/30/42 | 1,200,000 | | 1,383,000 | |
| | 2,590,730 | |
Colombia — 0.1% | | |
Colombia Government International Bond, 4.375%, 7/12/21 | 1,810,000 | | 1,862,101 | |
Panama — 0.1% | | |
Panama Government International Bond, 6.70%, 1/26/36 | 1,700,000 | | 2,474,426 | |
Peru — 0.1% | | |
Peruvian Government International Bond, 5.625%, 11/18/50 | 1,640,000 | | 2,618,744 | |
Philippines — 0.3% | | |
Philippine Government International Bond, 4.00%, 1/15/21 | 3,170,000 | | 3,195,959 | |
Philippine Government International Bond, 6.375%, 10/23/34 | 1,840,000 | | 2,668,888 | |
| | 5,864,847 | |
Poland — 0.1% | | |
Republic of Poland Government International Bond, 5.125%, 4/21/21 | 1,400,000 | | 1,436,764 | |
Republic of Poland Government International Bond, 3.00%, 3/17/23 | 1,290,000 | | 1,369,734 | |
| | 2,806,498 | |
Uruguay — 0.1% | | |
Uruguay Government International Bond, 4.375%, 10/27/27 | 980,000 | | 1,135,389 | |
Uruguay Government International Bond, 4.125%, 11/20/45 | 1,030,000 | | 1,226,987 | |
| | 2,362,376 | |
TOTAL SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES (Cost $17,999,301) | | 20,579,722 | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY SECURITIES — 0.9% | | |
FHLMC, 0.375%, 9/23/25 | 7,500,000 | | 7,484,369 | |
FNMA, 0.50%, 6/17/25 | 5,000,000 | | 5,019,246 | |
FNMA, 6.625%, 11/15/30 | 5,200,000 | | 7,990,731 | |
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY SECURITIES (Cost $18,805,752) | | 20,494,346 | |
PREFERRED STOCKS — 0.1% | | |
Banks — 0.1% | | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 4.60% (Cost $3,049,885) | 3,385,000 | | 3,321,531 | |
TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS — 3.7% | | |
Repurchase Agreement, BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 2.125% - 2.875%, 12/15/21 - 8/15/47, valued at $34,886,997), in a joint trading account at 0.05%, dated 9/30/20, due 10/1/20 (Delivery value $34,209,377) | | 34,209,329 | |
Repurchase Agreement, Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 0.125%, 9/30/22 - 07/15/23,valued at $52,777,020), at 0.05%, dated 9/30/20, due 10/1/20 (Delivery value $51,742,072) | | 51,742,000 | |
TOTAL TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS (Cost $85,951,329) | | 85,951,329 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 110.1% (Cost $2,447,997,128) | | 2,560,519,683 | |
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES(5) — (10.1)% | | (235,095,387) | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 2,325,424,296 | |
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FUTURES CONTRACTS PURCHASED |
Reference Entity | Contracts | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)^ |
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Notes | 355 | | December 2020 | $ | 44,741,094 | | $ | (9,306) | |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Notes | 110 | | December 2020 | 15,348,437 | | 534 | |
U.S. Treasury Long Bonds | 1 | | December 2020 | 176,281 | | (284) | |
U.S. Treasury Ultra Bonds | 37 | | December 2020 | 8,207,063 | | (50,771) | |
| | | $ | 68,472,875 | | $ | (59,827) | |
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FUTURES CONTRACTS SOLD |
Reference Entity | Contracts | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)^ |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Ultra Notes | 637 | | December 2020 | $ | 101,870,234 | | $ | (325,673) | |
^Amount represents value and unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
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CENTRALLY CLEARED CREDIT DEFAULT SWAP AGREEMENTS |
Reference Entity | Type | Fixed Rate Received (Paid) Quarterly | Termination Date | Notional Amount | Premiums Paid (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Value^ |
Markit CDX North America High Yield Index Series 33 | Buy | (5.00)% | 12/20/24 | $ | 133,383,410 | | $ | 5,428,616 | | $ | (12,438,631) | | $ | (7,010,015) | |
^The value for credit default swap agreements serves as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood of an expected liability or profit at the period end. Increasing values in absolute terms when compared to the notional amount of the credit default swap agreement represent a deterioration of the referenced entity's credit soundness and an increased likelihood or risk of a credit event occurring as defined in the agreement.
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CENTRALLY CLEARED TOTAL RETURN SWAP AGREEMENTS |
Floating Rate Index | Pay/Receive Floating Rate Index at Termination | Fixed Rate | Termination Date | Notional Amount | Premiums Paid (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Value |
CPURNSA | Receive | 1.78% | 8/5/24 | $ | 6,500,000 | | $ | (424) | | $ | (78,310) | | $ | (78,734) | |
CPURNSA | Receive | 1.77% | 8/5/24 | $ | 24,500,000 | | (537) | | (289,678) | | (290,215) | |
| | | | | $ | (961) | | $ | (367,988) | | $ | (368,949) | |
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
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 |
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 |
SEQ | - | Sequential Payer |
TBA | - | To-Be-Announced. Security was purchased on a forward commitment basis with an approximate principal amount and maturity date. Actual principal amount and maturity date will be determined upon settlement. |
UMBS | - | Uniform Mortgage-Backed Securities |
VRN | - | Variable Rate Note. The rate adjusts periodically based upon the terms set forth in the security’s offering documents. The rate shown is effective at the period end and the reference rate and spread, if any, is indicated. The security's effective maturity date may be shorter than the final maturity date shown. |
† Category is less than 0.05% of total net assets.
(1)Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A 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 $393,695,318, which represented 16.9% of total net assets. Of these securities, 0.3% of total net assets were deemed illiquid under policies approved by the Board of Trustees.
(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.
(3)The rate indicated is the yield to maturity at purchase.
(4)Security, or a portion thereof, has been pledged at the custodian bank or with a broker for collateral requirements on forward commitments, futures contracts and/or swap agreements. At the period end, the aggregate value of securities pledged was $10,811,942.
(5)Amount relates primarily to payable for investments purchased, but not settled, at period end.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (UNAUDITED) | |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (cost of $2,447,997,128) | $ | 2,560,519,683 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 156,736,578 | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | 1,344,021 | |
Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts | 40,915 | |
Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements | 8,697 | |
Interest receivable | 10,784,950 | |
| 2,729,434,844 | |
| |
Liabilities | |
Disbursements in excess of demand deposit cash | 186,720 | |
Payable for investments purchased | 329,025,759 | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 73,506,791 | |
Payable for variation margin on swap agreements | 188,972 | |
Accrued management fees | 959,197 | |
Distribution and service fees payable | 40,307 | |
Dividends payable | 102,802 | |
| 404,010,548 | |
| |
Net Assets | $ | 2,325,424,296 | |
| |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital paid in | $ | 2,161,466,603 | |
Distributable earnings | 163,957,693 | |
| $ | 2,325,424,296 | |
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| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share |
Investor Class | $1,076,578,204 | 93,209,563 | $11.55 |
I Class | $890,641,369 | 77,076,685 | $11.56 |
Y Class | $85,994,807 | 7,442,315 | $11.55 |
A Class | $117,287,476 | 10,151,638 | $11.55* |
C Class | $15,682,635 | 1,358,726 | $11.54 |
R Class | $7,692,521 | 666,048 | $11.55 |
R5 Class | $693,205 | 59,993 | $11.55 |
R6 Class | $130,854,079 | 11,318,973 | $11.56 |
*Maximum offering price $12.09 (net asset value divided by 0.955).
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (UNAUDITED) | |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Interest (net of foreign taxes withheld of $130) | $ | 25,533,908 | |
| |
Expenses: | |
Management fees | 5,968,821 | |
Distribution and service fees: | |
A Class | 145,395 | |
C Class | 85,232 | |
R Class | 18,722 | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 88,912 | |
Other expenses | 18,821 | |
| 6,325,903 | |
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Net investment income (loss) | 19,208,005 | |
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Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investment transactions | 42,221,922 | |
Futures contract transactions | (436,897) | |
Swap agreement transactions | 14,922,382 | |
| 56,707,407 | |
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Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | 55,852,226 | |
Futures contracts | (1,374,998) | |
Swap agreements | (20,409,048) | |
| 34,068,180 | |
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 90,775,587 | |
| |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | 109,983,592 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
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SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2020 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | September 30, 2020 | March 31, 2020 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 19,208,005 | | $ | 74,709,110 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | 56,707,407 | | 124,041,584 | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 34,068,180 | | 19,166,674 | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 109,983,592 | | 217,917,368 | |
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Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From earnings: | | |
Investor Class | (8,501,890) | | (36,468,092) | |
I Class | (6,328,005) | | (24,686,714) | |
Y Class | (644,287) | | (4,065,955) | |
A Class | (664,320) | | (2,389,165) | |
C Class | (33,363) | | (335,431) | |
R Class | (33,367) | | (155,586) | |
R5 Class | (5,008) | | (12,644) | |
R6 Class | (1,077,372) | | (8,130,214) | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (17,287,612) | | (76,243,801) | |
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Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5) | (80,060,114) | | (1,063,174,224) | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | 12,635,866 | | (921,500,657) | |
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Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 2,312,788,430 | | 3,234,289,087 | |
End of period | $ | 2,325,424,296 | | $ | 2,312,788,430 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (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, 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.
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. Collateralized loan obligations are valued based on discounted cash flow models that consider trade and economic data, prepayment assumptions and default projections.
Equity securities that are listed or traded on a domestic securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price or at the official closing price as provided by the exchange. Equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued at the closing price of such securities on the exchange where primarily traded or at the close of the NYSE, if that is earlier. If no last sales price is reported, or if local convention or regulation so provides, the mean of the latest bid and asked prices may be used. Securities traded over-the-counter are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the last sales price, or the official closing price.
Hybrid securities are valued at the evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices as provided by investment dealers. Preferred stocks and convertible preferred stocks with perpetual maturities are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security specific information.
Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported 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 exchange. 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. The fund may apply a model-derived factor to the closing price of equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges. The factor is based on observable market data as provided by an independent pricing service.
Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Net realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is also used for federal income tax purposes.
Investment Income — Interest income less foreign taxes withheld, if any, is recorded on the accrual basis and includes paydown gain (loss) and accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Inflation adjustments related to inflation-linked debt securities are reflected as interest income.
Forward Commitments — The fund may engage in securities transactions on a forward commitment basis. In these transactions, the securities’ prices and yields are fixed on the date of the commitment. The fund may sell a to-be-announced (TBA) security and at the same time make a commitment to purchase the same security at a future date at a specified price. Conversely, the fund may purchase a TBA security and at the same time make a commitment to sell the same security at a future date at a specified price. These types of transactions are known as “TBA roll” transactions and are accounted for as purchases and sales. The fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet the purchase price.
Repurchase Agreements — The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor) has determined are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of Trustees. The fund requires that the collateral, represented by securities, received in a repurchase transaction be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the fund to obtain those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities transferred to ensure the value, including accrued interest, of the securities under each repurchase agreement is equal to or greater than amounts owed to the fund under each repurchase agreement.
Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with certain other funds in the American Century Investments family of funds, may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account. These balances are invested in one or more repurchase agreements that are collateralized by U.S. Treasury or Agency obligations.
Segregated Assets — In accordance with the 1940 Act, the fund segregates assets on its books and records to cover certain types of investment securities and other financial instruments. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities segregated to ensure the fund designates a sufficient amount of liquid assets, marked-to-market daily. The fund may also receive assets or be required to pledge assets at the custodian bank or with a broker for collateral requirements.
Income Tax Status — It is the fund’s policy to distribute substantially all net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders and to otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes. The fund files U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns as applicable. The fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authority until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years from the date of filing but can be longer in certain jurisdictions. At this time, management believes there are no uncertain tax positions which, based on their technical merit, would not be sustained upon examination and for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Multiple Class — All shares of the fund represent an equal pro rata interest in the net assets of the class to which such shares belong, and have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except for class specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes. Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the fund are allocated to each class of shares based on their relative net assets.
Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income, if any, are 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, 27% of the shares of the fund. Related parties do not invest in the fund for the purpose of exercising management or control.
Management Fees — The trust has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per class. The agreement provides that ACIM will pay all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent trustees (including legal counsel fees), extraordinary expenses, and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act.. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class's daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The difference in the fee among the classes is a result of their separate arrangements for non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder services. It is not the result of any difference in advisory or custodial fees or other expenses related to the management of the fund’s assets, which do not vary by class. The fee consists of (1) an Investment Category Fee based on the daily net assets of the fund and certain other accounts managed by the investment advisor that are in the same broad investment category as the fund and (2) a Complex Fee based on the assets of all 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, 2020 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, 2020 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 $23,703 and there were no interfund sales.
4. Investment Transactions
Purchases of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended September 30, 2020 totaled $2,714,344,533, of which $1,953,849,975 represented U.S. Treasury and Government Agency obligations.
Sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended September 30, 2020 totaled $2,439,379,683, of which $1,484,775,430 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, 2020 | Year ended March 31, 2020 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class | | | | |
Sold | 10,145,232 | | $ | 116,113,226 | | 18,765,053 | | $ | 206,095,200 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 733,051 | | 8,422,407 | | 3,295,335 | | 36,095,976 | |
Redeemed | (35,056,411) | | (404,496,054) | | (59,827,353) | | (653,071,063) | |
| (24,178,128) | | (279,960,421) | | (37,766,965) | | (410,879,887) | |
I Class | | | | |
Sold | 36,964,867 | | 427,006,333 | | 31,535,685 | | 341,454,688 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 506,428 | | 5,829,855 | | 1,996,279 | | 21,878,131 | |
Redeemed | (18,821,645) | | (216,291,441) | | (68,653,115) | | (751,331,723) | |
| 18,649,650 | | 216,544,747 | | (35,121,151) | | (387,998,904) | |
Y Class | | | | |
Sold | 2,388,099 | | 27,350,244 | | 4,884,209 | | 53,253,149 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 56,012 | | 644,287 | | 370,767 | | 4,063,679 | |
Redeemed | (1,538,611) | | (17,609,617) | | (13,068,615) | | (144,792,119) | |
| 905,500 | | 10,384,914 | | (7,813,639) | | (87,475,291) | |
A Class | | | | |
Sold | 939,174 | | 10,789,386 | | 3,934,953 | | 42,929,142 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 54,010 | | 621,158 | | 202,773 | | 2,224,086 | |
Redeemed | (1,552,054) | | (17,637,269) | | (2,741,479) | | (29,881,482) | |
| (558,870) | | (6,226,725) | | 1,396,247 | | 15,271,746 | |
C Class | | | | |
Sold | 101,575 | | 1,169,307 | | 206,008 | | 2,253,431 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 2,648 | | 30,396 | | 26,362 | | 287,616 | |
Redeemed | (384,627) | | (4,410,423) | | (1,560,858) | | (16,944,094) | |
| (280,404) | | (3,210,720) | | (1,328,488) | | (14,403,047) | |
R Class | | | | |
Sold | 133,399 | | 1,533,049 | | 199,266 | | 2,190,231 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 2,885 | | 33,175 | | 14,155 | | 154,920 | |
Redeemed | (119,932) | | (1,374,160) | | (387,829) | | (4,236,210) | |
| 16,352 | | 192,064 | | (174,408) | | (1,891,059) | |
R5 Class | | | | |
Sold | 8,722 | | 100,738 | | 21,730 | | 238,322 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 435 | | 5,008 | | 1,152 | | 12,644 | |
Redeemed | (4,505) | | (51,641) | | (7,015) | | (77,024) | |
| 4,652 | | 54,105 | | 15,867 | | 173,942 | |
R6 Class | | | | |
Sold | 1,869,651 | | 21,459,563 | | 7,834,903 | | 86,001,628 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 92,478 | | 1,063,802 | | 735,316 | | 8,066,444 | |
Redeemed | (3,556,529) | | (40,361,443) | | (24,066,364) | | (270,039,796) | |
| (1,594,400) | | (17,838,078) | | (15,496,145) | | (175,971,724) | |
Net increase (decrease) | (7,035,648) | | $ | (80,060,114) | | (96,288,682) | | $ | (1,063,174,224) | |
6. Fair Value Measurements
The fund’s investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels.
•Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments.
•Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars.
•Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions).
The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments.
The following is a summary of the level classifications as of period end. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund’s portfolio holdings.
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| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Assets | | | |
Investment Securities | | | |
Corporate Bonds | — | | $ | 792,981,846 | | — | |
U.S. Treasury Securities | — | | 694,527,675 | | — | |
U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | — | | 555,651,135 | | — | |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | — | | 144,969,546 | | — | |
Collateralized Loan Obligations | — | | 98,548,489 | | — | |
Asset-Backed Securities | — | | 95,090,275 | | — | |
Municipal Securities | — | | 48,403,789 | | — | |
Sovereign Governments and Agencies | — | | 20,579,722 | | — | |
U.S. Government Agency Securities | — | | 20,494,346 | | — | |
Preferred Stocks | — | | 3,321,531 | | — | |
Temporary Cash Investments | — | | 85,951,329 | | — | |
| — | | $ | 2,560,519,683 | | — | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Futures Contracts | $ | 534 | | — | | — | |
| | | |
Liabilities | | | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Futures Contracts | $ | 386,034 | | — | | — | |
Swap Agreements | — | | $ | 7,378,964 | | — | |
| $ | 386,034 | | $ | 7,378,964 | | — | |
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 $193,409,742.
Interest Rate Risk — The fund is subject to interest rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of bonds generally declines as interest rates rise. A fund may enter into futures contracts based on a bond index or a specific underlying security. A fund may purchase futures contracts to gain exposure to increases in market value or sell futures contracts to protect against a decline in market value. Upon entering into a futures contract, a fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the contract value and is recorded as unrealized gains and losses. A fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the futures contract is closed or expires. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of futures contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, respectively. One of the risks of entering into futures contracts is the possibility that the change in value of the contract may not correlate with the changes in value of the underlying securities. The fund's average notional exposure to interest rate risk derivative instruments held during the period was $73,781,852 futures contracts purchased and $51,838,966 futures contracts sold.
Other Contracts — A fund may enter into total return swap agreements in order to attempt to obtain or preserve a particular return or spread at a lower cost than obtaining a return or spread through purchases and/or sales of instruments in other markets or gain exposure to certain markets in the most economical way possible. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. Changes in value, including the periodic amounts of interest to be paid or received on swap agreements, are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements. Upon entering into a centrally cleared swap, a fund is required to deposit cash or securities (initial margin) with a financial intermediary in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the notional amount. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the value and is a component of unrealized gains and losses. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon receipt or payment of a periodic settlement or termination of swap agreements. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of swap agreements are a component of net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements, respectively. The risks of entering into swap agreements include the possible lack of liquidity, failure of the counterparty to meet its obligations, and that there may be unfavorable changes in the underlying investments or instruments, including inflationary risk. The fund's average notional amount held during the period was $34,333,333.
Value of Derivative Instruments as of September 30, 2020
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| Asset Derivatives | Liability Derivatives |
Type of Risk Exposure | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value |
Credit Risk | Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements* | — | Payable for variation margin on swap agreements* | $ | 188,972 |
Interest Rate Risk | Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts* | $ | 40,915 | Payable for variation margin on futures contracts* | — |
Other Contracts | Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements* | 8,697 | Payable for variation margin on swap agreements* | — |
| | $ | 49,612 | | $ | 188,972 |
*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, 2020
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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 | $ | 14,602,955 | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | $ | (21,800,477) | |
Interest Rate Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions | (436,897) | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts | (1,374,998) | |
Other Contracts | Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions | 319,427 | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | 1,391,429 | |
| | $ | 14,485,485 | | | $ | (21,784,046) | |
8. Risk Factors
The value of the fund’s shares will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, based on the performance of the securities owned by the fund and other factors generally affecting the securities market. Market risks, including political, regulatory, economic and social developments, can affect the value of the fund’s investments. Natural disasters, public health emergencies, terrorism and other unforeseeable events may lead to increased market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.
The fund may invest in instruments that have variable or floating coupon rates based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). LIBOR is a benchmark interest rate intended to be representative of the rate at which certain major international banks lend to one another over short-terms. LIBOR will be phased out by the end of 2021. Uncertainty remains regarding a replacement rate or rates for LIBOR. The transition process may lead to increased volatility or illiquidity in markets for instruments that rely on LIBOR. This could result in a change to the value of such instruments.
The fund’s investment process may result in high portfolio turnover, which could mean high transaction costs, affecting both performance and capital gains tax liabilities to investors.
9. Federal Tax Information
The book-basis character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from their ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. These differences reflect the differing character of certain income items and net realized gains and losses for financial statement and tax purposes, and may result in reclassification among certain capital accounts on the financial statements.
As of period end, the components of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
| | | | | |
Federal tax cost of investments | $ | 2,448,903,744 | |
Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 117,392,721 | |
Gross tax depreciation of investments | (5,776,782) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | $ | 111,615,939 | |
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended 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 | Tax Return of Capital | 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 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(3) | $11.10 | 0.09 | 0.44 | 0.53 | (0.08) | — | — | (0.08) | $11.55 | 4.78% | 0.60%(4) | 1.55%(4) | 102% | $1,076,578 |
2020 | $10.61 | 0.26 | 0.50 | 0.76 | (0.27) | — | — | (0.27) | $11.10 | 7.18% | 0.60% | 2.40% | 82% | $1,302,958 |
2019 | $10.54 | 0.29 | 0.03 | 0.32 | (0.23) | — | (0.02) | (0.25) | $10.61 | 3.15% | 0.60% | 2.80% | 184% | $1,646,934 |
2018 | $10.68 | 0.23 | (0.14) | 0.09 | (0.23) | — | — | (0.23) | $10.54 | 0.86% | 0.60% | 2.19% | 179% | $2,742,374 |
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 |
I Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(3) | $11.10 | 0.10 | 0.45 | 0.55 | (0.09) | — | — | (0.09) | $11.56 | 4.79% | 0.40%(4) | 1.75%(4) | 102% | $890,641 |
2020 | $10.62 | 0.28 | 0.49 | 0.77 | (0.29) | — | — | (0.29) | $11.10 | 7.39% | 0.40% | 2.60% | 82% | $648,832 |
2019 | $10.54 | 0.31 | 0.04 | 0.35 | (0.24) | — | (0.03) | (0.27) | $10.62 | 3.43% | 0.40% | 3.00% | 184% | $993,543 |
2018 | $10.68 | 0.25 | (0.13) | 0.12 | (0.26) | — | — | (0.26) | $10.54 | 1.06% | 0.40% | 2.39% | 179% | $2,296,395 |
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 |
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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 | Tax Return of Capital | 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) |
Y Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(3) | $11.11 | 0.10 | 0.43 | 0.53 | (0.09) | — | — | (0.09) | $11.55 | 4.80% | 0.37%(4) | 1.78%(4) | 102% | $85,995 |
2020 | $10.62 | 0.29 | 0.49 | 0.78 | (0.29) | — | — | (0.29) | $11.11 | 7.42% | 0.37% | 2.63% | 82% | $72,594 |
2019 | $10.54 | 0.31 | 0.04 | 0.35 | (0.24) | — | (0.03) | (0.27) | $10.62 | 3.46% | 0.37% | 3.03% | 184% | $152,412 |
2018(5) | $10.70 | 0.26 | (0.17) | 0.09 | (0.25) | — | — | (0.25) | $10.54 | 0.84% | 0.37%(4) | 2.52%(4) | 179%(6) | $603,691 |
A Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(3) | $11.10 | 0.07 | 0.45 | 0.52 | (0.07) | — | — | (0.07) | $11.55 | 4.65% | 0.85%(4) | 1.30%(4) | 102% | $117,287 |
2020 | $10.62 | 0.23 | 0.49 | 0.72 | (0.24) | — | — | (0.24) | $11.10 | 6.81% | 0.85% | 2.15% | 82% | $118,924 |
2019 | $10.54 | 0.27 | 0.04 | 0.31 | (0.21) | — | (0.02) | (0.23) | $10.62 | 3.02% | 0.85% | 2.55% | 184% | $98,899 |
2018 | $10.68 | 0.20 | (0.13) | 0.07 | (0.21) | — | — | (0.21) | $10.54 | 0.61% | 0.85% | 1.94% | 179% | $196,563 |
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 |
C Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(3) | $11.09 | 0.03 | 0.44 | 0.47 | (0.02) | — | — | (0.02) | $11.54 | 4.26% | 1.60%(4) | 0.55%(4) | 102% | $15,683 |
2020 | $10.61 | 0.15 | 0.49 | 0.64 | (0.16) | — | — | (0.16) | $11.09 | 6.02% | 1.60% | 1.40% | 82% | $18,182 |
2019 | $10.54 | 0.19 | 0.04 | 0.23 | (0.14) | — | (0.02) | (0.16) | $10.61 | 2.24% | 1.60% | 1.80% | 184% | $31,481 |
2018 | $10.68 | 0.13 | (0.14) | (0.01) | (0.13) | — | — | (0.13) | $10.54 | (0.14)% | 1.60% | 1.19% | 179% | $48,386 |
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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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 | Tax Return of Capital | 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) |
R Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(3) | $11.10 | 0.06 | 0.44 | 0.50 | (0.05) | — | — | (0.05) | $11.55 | 4.52% | 1.10%(4) | 1.05%(4) | 102% | $7,693 |
2020 | $10.61 | 0.21 | 0.49 | 0.70 | (0.21) | — | — | (0.21) | $11.10 | 6.65% | 1.10% | 1.90% | 82% | $7,211 |
2019 | $10.54 | 0.24 | 0.04 | 0.28 | (0.19) | — | (0.02) | (0.21) | $10.61 | 2.69% | 1.10% | 2.30% | 184% | $8,748 |
2018 | $10.68 | 0.18 | (0.14) | 0.04 | (0.18) | — | — | (0.18) | $10.54 | 0.36% | 1.10% | 1.69% | 179% | $11,186 |
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 |
2016 | $11.02 | 0.17 | (0.07) | 0.10 | (0.23) | — | — | (0.23) | $10.89 | 0.98% | 1.10% | 1.54% | 174% | $20,362 |
R5 Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(3) | $11.10 | 0.10 | 0.44 | 0.54 | (0.09) | — | — | (0.09) | $11.55 | 4.88% | 0.40%(4) | 1.75%(4) | 102% | $693 |
2020 | $10.62 | 0.28 | 0.49 | 0.77 | (0.29) | — | — | (0.29) | $11.10 | 7.29% | 0.40% | 2.60% | 82% | $615 |
2019 | $10.54 | 0.32 | 0.03 | 0.35 | (0.24) | — | (0.03) | (0.27) | $10.62 | 3.45% | 0.40% | 3.00% | 184% | $419 |
2018(5) | $10.70 | 0.26 | (0.17) | 0.09 | (0.25) | — | — | (0.25) | $10.54 | 0.81% | 0.40%(4) | 2.46%(4) | 179%(6) | $212 |
R6 Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(3) | $11.11 | 0.10 | 0.44 | 0.54 | (0.09) | — | — | (0.09) | $11.56 | 4.90% | 0.35%(4) | 1.80%(4) | 102% | $130,854 |
2020 | $10.63 | 0.29 | 0.48 | 0.77 | (0.29) | — | — | (0.29) | $11.11 | 7.34% | 0.35% | 2.65% | 82% | $143,473 |
2019 | $10.54 | 0.32 | 0.05 | 0.37 | (0.25) | — | (0.03) | (0.28) | $10.63 | 3.58% | 0.35% | 3.05% | 184% | $301,853 |
2018 | $10.68 | 0.26 | (0.14) | 0.12 | (0.26) | — | — | (0.26) | $10.54 | 1.11% | 0.35% | 2.44% | 179% | $290,390 |
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 |
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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(1)Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2)Total returns are calculated based on the net asset value of the last business day and do not reflect applicable sales charges, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.
(3)Six months ended September 30, 2020 (unaudited).
(4)Annualized.
(5)April 10, 2017 (commencement of sale) through March 31, 2018.
(6)Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended March 31, 2018.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Approval of Management Agreement |
At a meeting held on June 17, 2020, 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 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:
•the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, and other services provided to the Fund;
•the wide range of other programs and services the Advisor and its affiliates provide to the Fund and its shareholders on a routine and non-routine basis;
•the Fund’s investment performance, 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;
•the cost of owning the Fund compared to the cost of owning similar funds;
•the compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory experience of the Advisor and its affiliates and certain other Fund service providers;
•financial data showing the cost of services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates to the Fund, the profitability of the Fund to the Advisor, and the overall profitability of the Advisor;
•the Advisor’s strategic plans;
•the Advisor’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic;
•any economies of scale associated with the Advisor’s management of the Fund;
•services provided and charges to the Advisor’s other investment management clients;
•fees and expenses associated with any investment by the Fund in other funds;
•payments and practices in connection with financial intermediaries holding shares of the Fund on behalf of their clients and the services provided by intermediaries in connection therewith; and
•any collateral benefits derived by the Advisor from the management of the Fund.
In keeping with its practice, the Board held two meetings and the independent Trustees met in private session to discuss the renewal and to review and discuss the information provided in response to their request. The Board held active discussions with the Advisor regarding the
renewal of the management agreement. The independent Trustees had the benefit of the advice of their independent counsel throughout the process.
Factors Considered
The Trustees considered all of the information provided by the Advisor, the independent data providers, and the independent Trustees’ independent counsel in connection with the approval. They determined that the information was sufficient for them to evaluate the management agreement for the Fund. In connection with their review, the Trustees did not identify any single factor as being all-important or controlling and each Trustee may have attributed different levels of importance to different factors. In deciding to renew the management agreement, the Board based its decision on a number of factors, including the following:
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services — Generally. Under the management agreement, the Advisor is responsible for providing or arranging for all services necessary for the operation of the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor provides or arranges at its own expense a wide variety of services including:
•constructing and designing the Fund
•portfolio research and security selection
•initial capitalization/funding
•securities trading
•Fund administration
•custody of Fund assets
•daily valuation of the Fund’s portfolio
•shareholder servicing and transfer agency, including shareholder confirmations, recordkeeping, and communications
•legal services (except the independent Trustees’ counsel)
•regulatory and portfolio compliance
•financial reporting
•marketing and distribution (except amounts paid by the Fund under Rule 12b-1 plans)
The Board noted that many of these services have expanded over time in terms of both quantity and complexity in response to shareholder demands, competition in the industry, changing distribution channels, and the changing regulatory environment.
Investment Management Services. The nature of the investment management services provided to the Fund is quite complex and allows Fund shareholders access to professional money management, instant diversification of their investments 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 investment performance information during the management agreement renewal process. If performance concerns are identified, the Fund receives special reviews until performance improves, during which the Board discusses with the Advisor the reasons for such results (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-, five-, and ten-year periods and below its benchmark for the three-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.
Shareholder and Other Services. Under the management agreement, the Advisor, either directly or through affiliates or third parties, provides the Fund with a comprehensive package of transfer agency, shareholder, and other services. The Board, directly and through its various committees, regularly reviews reports and evaluations of such services at its regular meetings. These reports include, but are not limited to, information regarding the operational efficiency and accuracy of the shareholder and transfer agency services provided, staffing levels, shareholder satisfaction, technology support (including cyber security), new products and services offered to Fund shareholders, securities trading activities, portfolio valuation services, auditing services, and legal and operational compliance activities. The Board found the services provided by the Advisor to the Fund under the management agreement to be competitive and of high quality.
COVID-19 Response. During 2020, much of the world experienced unprecedented change and challenges from the impacts of the rapidly evolving, worldwide spread of the COVID-19 virus. The Board evaluated the Advisor’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on service to the Fund. The Board found that Fund shareholders have continued to receive the Advisor’s investment management and other services without disruption, and Advisor personnel have demonstrated great resiliency in providing those services. The Board, directly and through its committees, continues to monitor the impact of the pandemic and the response of each of the Fund’s service providers.
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.
Ethics. The Board generally considers the Advisor’s commitment to providing quality services to shareholders and to conducting its business ethically. They noted that the Advisor’s practices generally meet or exceed industry best practices.
Economies of Scale. The Board also reviewed information provided by the Advisor regarding the possible existence of economies of scale in connection with the management of the Fund. The Board concluded that economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, especially on a fund-by-fund basis. The Board concluded that the Advisor is appropriately sharing economies of scale, to the extent they exist, through its competitive fee structure, offering competitive fees from fund inception, and through reinvestment in its business, infrastructure, investment capabilities and initiatives to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded services.
Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than brokerage expenses, expenses attributable to short sales, taxes, interest, extraordinary expenses, fees and expenses of the Fund’s independent Trustees (including their independent legal counsel), and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act. Under this 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, 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 with respect to the Fund. The Trustees reviewed such information and received representations from the Advisor that all such payments by the Fund were made pursuant to the Fund’s Rule 12b-1 Plan and that all such payments by the Advisor were made from the Advisor’s resources and reasonable profits. The Board found such 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 may receive proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex. The Board 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 American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com/proxy. A description of the policies is also available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on americancentury.com/proxy. It is also available at sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. The fund’s Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. 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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| High Income Fund |
| Investor Class (AHIVX) |
| I Class (AHIIX) |
| Y Class (NPHIX) |
| A Class (AHIAX) |
| R5 Class (AHIEX) |
| R6 Class (AHIDX) |
Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the fund’s shareholder reports like this one will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from the fund or from your financial intermediary, such as a broker-dealer or bank. Instead, the reports will be made available on a website, and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.
If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the fund or your financial intermediary electronically by calling or sending an email request to your appropriate contacts as listed on the back cover of this report.
You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. You can inform the fund or your financial intermediary that you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports by calling or sending an email request to your appropriate contacts as listed on the back cover of this report. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held with the fund complex/your financial intermediary.
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President's Letter | |
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Shareholder Fee Example | |
Schedule of Investments | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Statement of Operations | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Financial Highlights | |
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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, 2020. It provides a market overview (below), followed by a schedule of fund investments and other financial information. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.
Markets Bounced Back from Steep Sell-Off
The reporting period began on the heels of a massive risk asset sell-off triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic shutdowns. U.S. stocks, corporate bonds and other riskier assets plunged, and the resulting flight to quality drove U.S. Treasury yields to record lows. However, thanks to swift and aggressive action from the Federal Reserve (Fed) and the federal government, the financial markets rebounded quickly.
The Fed’s response included slashing interest rates to near 0%, launching quantitative easing and unveiling several lending programs for corporations and municipalities. Congress delivered a
$2 trillion aid package to employees and businesses affected by the shutdowns. These efforts helped stabilize the financial markets and Treasury yields. By the end of April, a turnaround was well underway, and the bullish sentiment generally continued through September. In addition, declining coronavirus infection, hospitalization and death rates, the gradual reopening of state economies, and COVID-19 treatment and vaccine progress also helped fuel the recovery.
U.S. stocks (S&P 500 Index) returned more than 31% for the six-month period. The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index gained nearly 4%, largely due to a corporate bond rally.
A Slow Return to Normal
The return to pre-pandemic life will take time and patience, but we are confident we will get there. Several drug companies are in final stages of vaccine trials, and medical professionals continue to fine-tune virus treatment protocols. In the meantime, investors likely will face periods of outbreak-related disruptions, economic and political uncertainty, and heightened market volatility. These influences can be unsettling, but they tend to be temporary.
We appreciate your confidence in us during these extraordinary times. Our firm has a long history of helping clients weather unpredictable markets, and we’re confident we will continue to meet today’s challenges.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Thomas
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Century Investments
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 | |
Types of Investments in Portfolio | % of net assets |
Corporate Bonds | 90.1% |
Preferred Stocks | 2.3% |
Bank Loan Obligations | 1.1% |
Common Stocks | 0.2% |
Convertible Bonds | —* |
Escrow Interests | —* |
Warrants | —* |
Rights | —* |
Temporary Cash Investments | 4.7% |
Other Assets and Liabilities | 1.6% |
*Category is less than 0.05% of total net assets.
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, 2020 to September 30, 2020.
Actual Expenses
The table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses for each class. You may use the information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century Investments fund, or I Class shares of the American Century Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century Investments account (i.e., not through a financial intermediary or employer-sponsored retirement plan account), American Century Investments may charge you a $25.00 annual account maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than $10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your accounts to pay the $25.00 fee. In determining your total eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in all personal accounts (including American Century Investments brokerage accounts) registered under your Social Security number. Personal accounts include individual accounts, joint accounts, UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth, Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other retirement accounts. If you have only business, business retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Investments brokerage accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. If you are subject to the account maintenance fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee amount.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return of a fund’s share class. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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Annualized Expense Ratio(1) |
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,150.60 | $4.21 | 0.78% |
I Class | $1,000 | $1,149.90 | $3.66 | 0.68% |
Y Class | $1,000 | $1,151.70 | $3.13 | 0.58% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,149.20 | $5.55 | 1.03% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $1,151.70 | $3.13 | 0.58% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $1,150.80 | $2.86 | 0.53% |
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,021.16 | $3.95 | 0.78% |
I Class | $1,000 | $1,021.66 | $3.45 | 0.68% |
Y Class | $1,000 | $1,022.16 | $2.94 | 0.58% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,019.90 | $5.22 | 1.03% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $1,022.16 | $2.94 | 0.58% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $1,022.41 | $2.69 | 0.53% |
(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, 2020 (UNAUDITED)
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CORPORATE BONDS — 90.1% | | |
Aerospace and Defense — 2.8% | | |
Bombardier, Inc., 8.75%, 12/1/21(1) | $ | 175,000 | | $ | 177,552 | |
Bombardier, Inc., 6.00%, 10/15/22(1) | 1,650,000 | | 1,532,437 | |
Bombardier, Inc., 6.125%, 1/15/23(1) | 799,000 | | 683,944 | |
Bombardier, Inc., 7.50%, 12/1/24(1) | 575,000 | | 442,750 | |
Bombardier, Inc., 7.50%, 3/15/25(1) | 427,000 | | 321,317 | |
Bombardier, Inc., 7.875%, 4/15/27(1) | 1,025,000 | | 778,969 | |
F-Brasile SpA / F-Brasile US LLC, 7.375%, 8/15/26(1) | 400,000 | | 340,000 | |
Howmet Aerospace, Inc., 5.125%, 10/1/24 | 650,000 | | 685,750 | |
Howmet Aerospace, Inc., 6.875%, 5/1/25 | 250,000 | | 276,563 | |
Howmet Aerospace, Inc., 5.90%, 2/1/27 | 695,000 | | 750,947 | |
Howmet Aerospace, Inc., 5.95%, 2/1/37 | 1,750,000 | | 1,880,970 | |
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., 5.50%, 1/15/25(1)(2) | 325,000 | | 327,031 | |
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., 7.50%, 4/15/25(1) | 625,000 | | 633,987 | |
TransDigm UK Holdings plc, 6.875%, 5/15/26 | 400,000 | | 403,210 | |
TransDigm, Inc., 6.50%, 7/15/24 | 800,000 | | 799,952 | |
TransDigm, Inc., 6.50%, 5/15/25 | 2,225,000 | | 2,222,219 | |
TransDigm, Inc., 8.00%, 12/15/25(1) | 275,000 | | 299,338 | |
TransDigm, Inc., 6.25%, 3/15/26(1) | 2,025,000 | | 2,125,855 | |
TransDigm, Inc., 6.375%, 6/15/26 | 900,000 | | 905,625 | |
TransDigm, Inc., 7.50%, 3/15/27 | 1,350,000 | | 1,404,000 | |
TransDigm, Inc., 5.50%, 11/15/27 | 6,100,000 | | 5,873,995 | |
Triumph Group, Inc., 5.25%, 6/1/22 | 125,000 | | 102,813 | |
Triumph Group, Inc., 8.875%, 6/1/24(1) | 275,000 | | 293,563 | |
Triumph Group, Inc., 6.25%, 9/15/24(1) | 125,000 | | 106,628 | |
Triumph Group, Inc., 7.75%, 8/15/25 | 425,000 | | 274,125 | |
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Air Freight and Logistics — 0.6% | | |
Cargo Aircraft Management, Inc., 4.75%, 2/1/28(1) | 325,000 | | 329,014 | |
Western Global Airlines LLC, 10.375%, 8/15/25(1) | 575,000 | | 589,375 | |
XPO Logistics, Inc., 6.50%, 6/15/22(1) | 763,000 | | 766,605 | |
XPO Logistics, Inc., 6.125%, 9/1/23(1) | 625,000 | | 639,094 | |
XPO Logistics, Inc., 6.75%, 8/15/24(1) | 775,000 | | 822,333 | |
XPO Logistics, Inc., 6.25%, 5/1/25(1) | 2,075,000 | | 2,213,765 | |
| | 5,360,186 | |
Airlines — 1.0% | | |
Air Canada, 7.75%, 4/15/21(1) | 725,000 | | 728,172 | |
American Airlines Group, Inc., 5.00%, 6/1/22(1) | 1,325,000 | | 904,312 | |
American Airlines, Inc., 11.75%, 7/15/25(1) | 1,375,000 | | 1,329,274 | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc., 3.40%, 4/19/21 | 300,000 | | 298,902 | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc., 3.625%, 3/15/22 | 525,000 | | 516,497 | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc., 3.80%, 4/19/23 | 400,000 | | 387,206 | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc., 7.00%, 5/1/25(1) | 450,000 | | 494,701 | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc., 7.375%, 1/15/26 | 275,000 | | 288,670 | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc., 3.75%, 10/28/29 | 150,000 | | 128,211 | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc. / SkyMiles IP Ltd., 4.50%, 10/20/25(1) | 500,000 | | 513,558 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Delta Air Lines, Inc. / SkyMiles IP Ltd., 4.75%, 10/20/28(1) | $ | 650,000 | | $ | 675,339 | |
Mileage Plus Holdings LLC / Mileage Plus Intellectual Property Assets Ltd., 6.50%, 6/20/27(1) | 350,000 | | 365,313 | |
Spirit Loyalty Cayman Ltd. / Spirit IP Cayman Ltd., 8.00%, 9/20/25(1) | 550,000 | | 583,423 | |
United Airlines Holdings, Inc., 6.00%, 12/1/20 | 225,000 | | 226,378 | |
United Airlines Holdings, Inc., 4.25%, 10/1/22 | 725,000 | | 671,531 | |
United Airlines Holdings, Inc., 5.00%, 2/1/24 | 50,000 | | 43,844 | |
Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd., 8.125%, 11/15/24(1)(3)(4) | 200,000 | | 20,000 | |
| | 8,175,331 | |
Auto Components — 1.3% | | |
Adient Global Holdings Ltd., 4.875%, 8/15/26(1) | 1,675,000 | | 1,598,578 | |
Adient US LLC, 9.00%, 4/15/25(1) | 725,000 | | 800,672 | |
Clarios Global LP, 6.75%, 5/15/25(1) | 1,620,000 | | 1,707,593 | |
Clarios Global LP / Clarios US Finance Co., 8.50%, 5/15/27(1) | 3,075,000 | | 3,195,386 | |
Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc., 5.625%, 11/15/26(1) | 100,000 | | 70,250 | |
Dana, Inc., 5.625%, 6/15/28 | 200,000 | | 206,827 | |
Dealer Tire LLC / DT Issuer LLC, 8.00%, 2/1/28(1) | 300,000 | | 306,750 | |
Exide Technologies, 11.00% Cash or 7.00% PIK, 4/30/20 (Acquired 4/30/15 - 12/1/19, Cost $234,796)(4)(5)(8) | 241,970 | | 12,099 | |
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The), 9.50%, 5/31/25 | 2,550,000 | | 2,771,608 | |
Tenneco, Inc., 5.375%, 12/15/24 | 250,000 | | 192,504 | |
Tenneco, Inc., 5.00%, 7/15/26 | 525,000 | | 390,156 | |
| | 11,252,423 | |
Automobiles — 2.2% | | |
Ford Motor Co., 8.50%, 4/21/23 | 2,750,000 | | 3,001,886 | |
Ford Motor Co., 9.00%, 4/22/25 | 2,025,000 | | 2,324,285 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 5.75%, 2/1/21 | 525,000 | | 530,444 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 3.34%, 3/18/21 | 900,000 | | 901,620 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 5.875%, 8/2/21 | 1,200,000 | | 1,224,750 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 4.14%, 2/15/23 | 200,000 | | 202,244 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 4.375%, 8/6/23 | 600,000 | | 610,680 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 3.37%, 11/17/23 | 400,000 | | 394,750 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 4.06%, 11/1/24 | 200,000 | | 200,145 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 4.69%, 6/9/25 | 400,000 | | 405,960 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 5.125%, 6/16/25 | 725,000 | | 748,563 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 4.13%, 8/4/25 | 400,000 | | 396,916 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 4.54%, 8/1/26 | 600,000 | | 598,428 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 4.27%, 1/9/27 | 1,000,000 | | 982,975 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 3.82%, 11/2/27 | 200,000 | | 190,872 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 5.11%, 5/3/29 | 2,500,000 | | 2,571,875 | |
Tesla, Inc., 5.30%, 8/15/25(1) | 2,300,000 | | 2,383,375 | |
Winnebago Industries, Inc., 6.25%, 7/15/28(1) | 975,000 | | 1,028,016 | |
| | 18,697,784 | |
Banks — 0.3% | | |
CIT Group, Inc., 4.125%, 3/9/21 | 150,000 | | 150,341 | |
CIT Group, Inc., 5.00%, 8/15/22 | 200,000 | | 206,538 | |
CIT Group, Inc., 5.00%, 8/1/23 | 1,175,000 | | 1,221,266 | |
Natwest Group plc, VRN, 2.54%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.32%)(10) | 300,000 | | 284,634 | |
UniCredit SpA, VRN, 5.46%, 6/30/35(1) | 400,000 | | 408,316 | |
| | 2,271,095 | |
| | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Building Products — 0.9% | | |
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., 5.00%, 9/30/27(1) | $ | 175,000 | | $ | 183,498 | |
BMC East LLC, 5.50%, 10/1/24(1) | 850,000 | | 874,969 | |
Builders FirstSource, Inc., 6.75%, 6/1/27(1) | 472,000 | | 506,220 | |
Builders FirstSource, Inc., 5.00%, 3/1/30(1) | 650,000 | | 673,969 | |
Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc., 6.125%, 1/15/29(1) | 575,000 | | 582,547 | |
Griffon Corp., 5.75%, 3/1/28 | 1,425,000 | | 1,490,878 | |
Jeld-Wen, Inc., 6.25%, 5/15/25(1) | 425,000 | | 454,750 | |
Jeld-Wen, Inc., 4.625%, 12/15/25(1) | 300,000 | | 302,593 | |
Masonite International Corp., 5.75%, 9/15/26(1) | 75,000 | | 78,455 | |
Masonite International Corp., 5.375%, 2/1/28(1) | 125,000 | | 133,736 | |
Northwest Hardwoods, Inc., 7.50%, 8/1/21(1)(3)(4) | 50,000 | | 18,500 | |
NWH Escrow Corp., 7.50%, 8/1/21(1)(3)(4) | 50,000 | | 18,375 | |
Patrick Industries, Inc., 7.50%, 10/15/27(1) | 993,000 | | 1,079,887 | |
PGT Innovations, Inc., 6.75%, 8/1/26(1) | 325,000 | | 347,282 | |
Standard Industries, Inc., 5.00%, 2/15/27(1) | 200,000 | | 208,581 | |
Standard Industries, Inc., 3.375%, 1/15/31(1) | 825,000 | | 815,818 | |
| | 7,770,058 | |
Capital Markets — 1.4% | | |
AG Issuer LLC, 6.25%, 3/1/28(1) | 1,425,000 | | 1,421,437 | |
Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc., 8.25%, 10/15/24 | 175,000 | | 184,388 | |
Icahn Enterprises LP / Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp., 6.25%, 2/1/22 | 755,000 | | 764,660 | |
Icahn Enterprises LP / Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp., 6.75%, 2/1/24 | 175,000 | | 180,058 | |
Icahn Enterprises LP / Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp., 4.75%, 9/15/24 | 2,774,000 | | 2,813,016 | |
Icahn Enterprises LP / Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp., 6.375%, 12/15/25 | 150,000 | | 154,586 | |
Icahn Enterprises LP / Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp., 6.25%, 5/15/26 | 1,725,000 | | 1,802,349 | |
Icahn Enterprises LP / Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp., 5.25%, 5/15/27 | 2,475,000 | | 2,586,189 | |
NFP Corp., 7.00%, 5/15/25(1) | 175,000 | | 186,266 | |
NFP Corp., 6.875%, 8/15/28(1) | 1,175,000 | | 1,189,217 | |
| | 11,282,166 | |
Chemicals — 2.1% | | |
Atotech Alpha 2 BV, 8.75% Cash or 9.50% PIK, 6/1/23(1)(6) | 400,000 | | 404,458 | |
Atotech Alpha 3 BV / Alpha US Bidco, Inc., 6.25%, 2/1/25(1) | 200,000 | | 203,750 | |
Avient Corp., 5.75%, 5/15/25(1) | 475,000 | | 504,094 | |
Blue Cube Spinco LLC, 10.00%, 10/15/25 | 338,000 | | 358,069 | |
Chemours Co. (The), 7.00%, 5/15/25 | 350,000 | | 352,100 | |
Chemours Co. (The), 5.375%, 5/15/27 | 75,000 | | 74,813 | |
Consolidated Energy Finance SA, 6.50%, 5/15/26(1) | 250,000 | | 219,843 | |
Cornerstone Chemical Co., 6.75%, 8/15/24(1) | 175,000 | | 164,391 | |
FXI Holdings, Inc., 7.875%, 11/1/24(1) | 889,000 | | 846,772 | |
FXI Holdings, Inc., 12.25%, 11/15/26(1) | 2,005,000 | | 2,143,776 | |
Illuminate Buyer LLC / Illuminate Holdings IV, Inc., 9.00%, 7/1/28(1) | 225,000 | | 241,594 | |
Innophos Holdings, Inc., 9.375%, 2/15/28(1) | 575,000 | | 613,453 | |
Kraton Polymers LLC / Kraton Polymers Capital Corp., 7.00%, 4/15/25(1) | 300,000 | | 306,562 | |
Methanex Corp., 5.125%, 10/15/27 | 350,000 | | 348,687 | |
Minerals Technologies, Inc., 5.00%, 7/1/28(1) | 400,000 | | 414,916 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
NOVA Chemicals Corp., 5.00%, 5/1/25(1) | $ | 100,000 | | $ | 97,761 | |
NOVA Chemicals Corp., 5.25%, 6/1/27(1) | 525,000 | | 494,812 | |
Nufarm Australia Ltd. / Nufarm Americas, Inc., 5.75%, 4/30/26(1) | 125,000 | | 127,958 | |
OCI NV, 6.625%, 4/15/23(1) | 400,000 | | 414,100 | |
OCI NV, 5.25%, 11/1/24(1) | 400,000 | | 413,930 | |
OCI NV, 4.625%, 10/15/25(1)(2) | 400,000 | | 400,625 | |
Olin Corp., 9.50%, 6/1/25(1) | 800,000 | | 933,480 | |
Olin Corp., 5.625%, 8/1/29 | 250,000 | | 246,561 | |
Olin Corp., 5.00%, 2/1/30 | 1,200,000 | | 1,130,778 | |
SPCM SA, 4.875%, 9/15/25(1) | 1,500,000 | | 1,557,135 | |
TPC Group, Inc., 10.50%, 8/1/24(1) | 575,000 | | 484,138 | |
Trinseo Materials Operating SCA / Trinseo Materials Finance, Inc., 5.375%, 9/1/25(1) | 2,116,000 | | 2,110,710 | |
Tronox Finance plc, 5.75%, 10/1/25(1) | 350,000 | | 346,026 | |
Tronox, Inc., 6.50%, 4/15/26(1) | 725,000 | | 726,359 | |
WR Grace & Co-Conn, 4.875%, 6/15/27(1) | 625,000 | | 646,609 | |
| | 17,328,260 | |
Commercial Services and Supplies — 1.5% | | |
Algeco Global Finance 2 plc, 10.00%, 8/15/23(1) | 300,000 | | 297,000 | |
Allied Universal HoldCo LLC / Allied Universal Finance Corp., 6.625%, 7/15/26(1) | 2,125,000 | | 2,265,781 | |
Allied Universal HoldCo LLC / Allied Universal Finance Corp., 9.75%, 7/15/27(1) | 2,125,000 | | 2,312,552 | |
Brink's Co. (The), 5.50%, 7/15/25(1) | 250,000 | | 260,781 | |
Cimpress plc, 7.00%, 6/15/26(1) | 150,000 | | 142,659 | |
Clean Harbors, Inc., 4.875%, 7/15/27(1) | 125,000 | | 129,899 | |
Clean Harbors, Inc., 5.125%, 7/15/29(1) | 50,000 | | 54,390 | |
Covanta Holding Corp., 5.00%, 9/1/30 | 550,000 | | 555,802 | |
Garda World Security Corp., 4.625%, 2/15/27(1) | 325,000 | | 327,437 | |
IAA, Inc., 5.50%, 6/15/27(1) | 300,000 | | 312,938 | |
KAR Auction Services, Inc., 5.125%, 6/1/25(1) | 1,125,000 | | 1,126,384 | |
Matthews International Corp., 5.25%, 12/1/25(1) | 150,000 | | 142,297 | |
Midas Intermediate Holdco II LLC / Midas Intermediate Holdco II Finance, Inc., 7.875%, 10/1/22(1) | 1,375,000 | | 1,117,187 | |
Nielsen Co. Luxembourg SARL (The), 5.50%, 10/1/21(1) | 132,000 | | 132,372 | |
Nielsen Finance LLC / Nielsen Finance Co., 5.00%, 4/15/22(1) | 224,000 | | 224,784 | |
Nielsen Finance LLC / Nielsen Finance Co., 5.625%, 10/1/28(1) | 900,000 | | 927,000 | |
Nielsen Finance LLC / Nielsen Finance Co., 5.875%, 10/1/30(1) | 300,000 | | 311,063 | |
Prime Security Services Borrower LLC / Prime Finance, Inc., 5.25%, 4/15/24(1) | 75,000 | | 78,703 | |
Prime Security Services Borrower LLC / Prime Finance, Inc., 3.375%, 8/31/27(1) | 925,000 | | 890,891 | |
Prime Security Services Borrower LLC / Prime Finance, Inc., 6.25%, 1/15/28(1) | 225,000 | | 228,130 | |
Ritchie Bros Auctioneers, Inc., 5.375%, 1/15/25(1) | 175,000 | | 180,469 | |
TMS International Holding Corp., 7.25%, 8/15/25(1) | 500,000 | | 469,375 | |
| | 12,487,894 | |
Communications Equipment — 0.7% | | |
Avaya, Inc., 6.125%, 9/15/28(1) | 625,000 | | 640,625 | |
CommScope Technologies LLC, 6.00%, 6/15/25(1) | 1,097,000 | | 1,113,345 | |
CommScope Technologies LLC, 5.00%, 3/15/27(1) | 650,000 | | 625,219 | |
CommScope, Inc., 5.50%, 3/1/24(1) | 200,000 | | 205,787 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
CommScope, Inc., 6.00%, 3/1/26(1) | $ | 1,375,000 | | $ | 1,435,108 | |
CommScope, Inc., 8.25%, 3/1/27(1) | 925,000 | | 963,161 | |
CommScope, Inc., 7.125%, 7/1/28(1) | 750,000 | | 771,615 | |
Nokia of America Corp., 6.45%, 3/15/29 | 150,000 | | 162,750 | |
ViaSat, Inc., 5.625%, 4/15/27(1) | 150,000 | | 154,594 | |
| | 6,072,204 | |
Construction and Engineering — 0.5% | | |
Brand Industrial Services, Inc., 8.50%, 7/15/25(1) | 1,450,000 | | 1,373,875 | |
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., 6.25%, 3/15/26(1) | 1,025,000 | | 1,057,672 | |
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., 9.75%, 7/15/28(1) | 325,000 | | 352,625 | |
Pike Corp., 5.50%, 9/1/28(1) | 525,000 | | 529,890 | |
Weekley Homes LLC / Weekley Finance Corp., 4.875%, 9/15/28(1) | 1,250,000 | | 1,265,625 | |
| | 4,579,687 | |
Construction Materials — 0.9% | | |
Cemex SAB de CV, 7.75%, 4/16/26(1) | 400,000 | | 422,000 | |
Cemex SAB de CV, 7.375%, 6/5/27(1) | 600,000 | | 649,137 | |
Cemex SAB de CV, 5.45%, 11/19/29(1) | 1,600,000 | | 1,622,000 | |
Cemex SAB de CV, 5.20%, 9/17/30(1) | 600,000 | | 603,690 | |
Summit Materials LLC / Summit Materials Finance Corp., 5.125%, 6/1/25(1) | 664,000 | | 675,550 | |
Summit Materials LLC / Summit Materials Finance Corp., 6.50%, 3/15/27(1) | 725,000 | | 774,706 | |
Summit Materials LLC / Summit Materials Finance Corp., 5.25%, 1/15/29(1) | 1,250,000 | | 1,303,906 | |
US Concrete, Inc., 6.375%, 6/1/24 | 292,000 | | 301,673 | |
US Concrete, Inc., 5.125%, 3/1/29(1) | 875,000 | | 879,922 | |
| | 7,232,584 | |
Consumer Finance — 2.7% | | |
4finance SA, 10.75%, 5/1/22(1) | 200,000 | | 158,143 | |
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 6.50%, 7/15/25 | 675,000 | | 729,604 | |
Ally Financial, Inc., 3.875%, 5/21/24 | 175,000 | | 186,684 | |
Ally Financial, Inc., 5.125%, 9/30/24 | 300,000 | | 334,829 | |
Ally Financial, Inc., 8.00%, 11/1/31 | 1,200,000 | | 1,646,456 | |
Avolon Holdings Funding Ltd., 3.625%, 5/1/22(1) | 75,000 | | 73,733 | |
Avolon Holdings Funding Ltd., 3.95%, 7/1/24(1) | 2,000,000 | | 1,901,431 | |
Credit Acceptance Corp., 5.125%, 12/31/24(1) | 275,000 | | 273,743 | |
Credit Acceptance Corp., 6.625%, 3/15/26 | 25,000 | | 25,922 | |
FirstCash, Inc., 4.625%, 9/1/28(1) | 750,000 | | 768,281 | |
Global Aircraft Leasing Co. Ltd., 6.50% Cash or 7.25% PIK, 9/15/24(1)(7) | 2,564,718 | | 1,439,448 | |
Navient Corp., 5.00%, 10/26/20 | 25,000 | | 25,036 | |
Navient Corp., 5.875%, 3/25/21 | 625,000 | | 630,666 | |
Navient Corp., 6.625%, 7/26/21 | 275,000 | | 279,641 | |
Navient Corp., 6.50%, 6/15/22 | 350,000 | | 357,875 | |
Navient Corp., 5.50%, 1/25/23 | 400,000 | | 404,914 | |
Navient Corp., 7.25%, 9/25/23 | 275,000 | | 285,141 | |
Navient Corp., 5.875%, 10/25/24 | 1,550,000 | | 1,545,164 | |
Navient Corp., 6.75%, 6/25/25 | 2,125,000 | | 2,154,219 | |
Navient Corp., 6.75%, 6/15/26 | 675,000 | | 676,266 | |
Navient Corp., 5.00%, 3/15/27 | 100,000 | | 94,041 | |
Navient Corp., MTN, 7.25%, 1/25/22 | 1,525,000 | | 1,569,294 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Navient Corp., MTN, 6.125%, 3/25/24 | $ | 625,000 | | $ | 633,197 | |
OneMain Finance Corp., 7.75%, 10/1/21 | 150,000 | | 157,230 | |
OneMain Finance Corp., 6.125%, 5/15/22 | 225,000 | | 234,000 | |
OneMain Finance Corp., 8.25%, 10/1/23 | 325,000 | | 361,935 | |
OneMain Finance Corp., 6.875%, 3/15/25 | 1,373,000 | | 1,526,158 | |
OneMain Finance Corp., 8.875%, 6/1/25 | 350,000 | | 388,272 | |
OneMain Finance Corp., 7.125%, 3/15/26 | 1,250,000 | | 1,398,069 | |
OneMain Finance Corp., 6.625%, 1/15/28 | 525,000 | | 583,532 | |
OneMain Finance Corp., 5.375%, 11/15/29 | 800,000 | | 834,000 | |
Park Aerospace Holdings Ltd., 3.625%, 3/15/21(1) | 100,000 | | 99,590 | |
Park Aerospace Holdings Ltd., 5.25%, 8/15/22(1) | 550,000 | | 552,430 | |
| | 22,328,944 | |
Containers and Packaging — 1.5% | | |
ARD Finance SA, 6.50% Cash or 7.25% PIK, 6/30/27(1)(6) | 2,000,000 | | 1,992,100 | |
Ardagh Packaging Finance plc / Ardagh Holdings USA, Inc., 5.25%, 8/15/27(1) | 1,025,000 | | 1,045,500 | |
Berry Global, Inc., 4.875%, 7/15/26(1) | 400,000 | | 419,918 | |
Cascades, Inc. / Cascades USA, Inc., 5.125%, 1/15/26(1) | 100,000 | | 105,082 | |
Cascades, Inc. / Cascades USA, Inc., 5.375%, 1/15/28(1) | 750,000 | | 789,844 | |
Flex Acquisition Co., Inc., 6.875%, 1/15/25(1) | 650,000 | | 651,625 | |
Flex Acquisition Co., Inc., 7.875%, 7/15/26(1) | 150,000 | | 151,875 | |
Graham Packaging Co., Inc., 7.125%, 8/15/28(1) | 125,000 | | 130,391 | |
Graphic Packaging International LLC, 3.50%, 3/1/29(1) | 200,000 | | 201,625 | |
Greif, Inc., 6.50%, 3/1/27(1) | 475,000 | | 492,981 | |
Intelligent Packaging Ltd. Finco, Inc. / Intelligent Packaging Ltd. Co-Issuer LLC, 6.00%, 9/15/28(1) | 525,000 | | 533,360 | |
Mauser Packaging Solutions Holding Co., 5.50%, 4/15/24(1) | 75,000 | | 75,375 | |
Mauser Packaging Solutions Holding Co., 7.25%, 4/15/25(1) | 2,950,000 | | 2,780,375 | |
OI European Group BV, 4.00%, 3/15/23(1) | 200,000 | | 203,729 | |
Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc., 6.375%, 8/15/25(1) | 350,000 | | 382,594 | |
Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc., 6.625%, 5/13/27(1) | 200,000 | | 217,000 | |
Plastipak Holdings, Inc., 6.25%, 10/15/25(1) | 75,000 | | 75,141 | |
Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC / Reynolds Group Issuer Lu, 5.125%, 7/15/23(1) | 243,000 | | 246,159 | |
Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC / Reynolds Group Issuer Lu, 7.00%, 7/15/24(1) | 345,000 | | 351,210 | |
Sealed Air Corp., 4.00%, 12/1/27(1) | 400,000 | | 418,920 | |
Silgan Holdings, Inc., 4.125%, 2/1/28 | 225,000 | | 230,062 | |
Trident TPI Holdings, Inc., 9.25%, 8/1/24(1) | 300,000 | | 319,215 | |
Trident TPI Holdings, Inc., 6.625%, 11/1/25(1) | 350,000 | | 346,026 | |
Trivium Packaging Finance BV, 5.50%, 8/15/26(1) | 400,000 | | 415,190 | |
Trivium Packaging Finance BV, 8.50%, 8/15/27(1) | 200,000 | | 216,000 | |
| | 12,791,297 | |
Distributors — 0.4% | | |
Performance Food Group, Inc., 5.50%, 6/1/24(1) | 2,000,000 | | 2,005,000 | |
Performance Food Group, Inc., 5.50%, 10/15/27(1) | 375,000 | | 386,936 | |
Resideo Funding, Inc., 6.125%, 11/1/26(1) | 100,000 | | 98,750 | |
Univar Solutions USA, Inc., 5.125%, 12/1/27(1) | 700,000 | | 719,558 | |
| | 3,210,244 | |
Diversified Consumer Services — 0.2% | | |
GEMS MENASA Cayman Ltd. / GEMS Education Delaware LLC, 7.125%, 7/31/26(1) | 200,000 | | 198,500 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Graham Holdings Co., 5.75%, 6/1/26(1) | $ | 600,000 | | $ | 633,636 | |
Service Corp. International/US, 3.375%, 8/15/30 | 50,000 | | 50,156 | |
Sotheby's, 7.375%, 10/15/27(1) | 400,000 | | 400,676 | |
| | 1,282,968 | |
Diversified Financial Services — 0.8% | | |
Cardtronics, Inc. / Cardtronics USA, Inc., 5.50%, 5/1/25(1) | 125,000 | | 125,456 | |
Fairstone Financial, Inc., 7.875%, 7/15/24(1) | 350,000 | | 359,807 | |
Jefferies Finance LLC / JFIN Co-Issuer Corp., 7.25%, 8/15/24(1) | 200,000 | | 207,250 | |
Jefferies Finance LLC / JFIN Co-Issuer Corp., 6.25%, 6/3/26(1) | 400,000 | | 408,000 | |
MPH Acquisition Holdings LLC, 7.125%, 6/1/24(1) | 1,300,000 | | 1,337,375 | |
Oxford Finance LLC / Oxford Finance Co-Issuer II, Inc., 6.375%, 12/15/22(1) | 175,000 | | 171,240 | |
Refinitiv US Holdings, Inc., 6.25%, 5/15/26(1) | 575,000 | | 614,891 | |
Refinitiv US Holdings, Inc., 8.25%, 11/15/26(1) | 750,000 | | 823,125 | |
Sabre GLBL, Inc., 9.25%, 4/15/25(1) | 600,000 | | 661,467 | |
Sabre GLBL, Inc., 7.375%, 9/1/25(1) | 600,000 | | 606,900 | |
Verscend Escrow Corp., 9.75%, 8/15/26(1) | 575,000 | | 626,629 | |
VistaJet Malta Finance plc / XO Management Holding, Inc., 10.50%, 6/1/24(1) | 750,000 | | 705,525 | |
| | 6,647,665 | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 4.6% | | |
Altice France Holding SA, 10.50%, 5/15/27(1) | 1,600,000 | | 1,781,000 | |
Altice France Holding SA, 6.00%, 2/15/28(1) | 1,925,000 | | 1,839,617 | |
Altice France SA, 7.375%, 5/1/26(1) | 1,000,000 | | 1,048,950 | |
Altice France SA, 8.125%, 2/1/27(1) | 2,050,000 | | 2,236,253 | |
Altice France SA, 5.50%, 1/15/28(1) | 1,675,000 | | 1,698,031 | |
Altice France SA, 5.125%, 1/15/29(1) | 200,000 | | 199,935 | |
Cablevision Lightpath LLC, 3.875%, 9/15/27(1) | 200,000 | | 200,375 | |
Cablevision Lightpath LLC, 5.625%, 9/15/28(1) | 400,000 | | 407,190 | |
CenturyLink, Inc., 6.45%, 6/15/21 | 300,000 | | 308,175 | |
CenturyLink, Inc., 5.80%, 3/15/22 | 325,000 | | 336,984 | |
CenturyLink, Inc., 6.75%, 12/1/23 | 1,225,000 | | 1,345,969 | |
CenturyLink, Inc., 7.50%, 4/1/24 | 175,000 | | 196,149 | |
CenturyLink, Inc., 5.125%, 12/15/26(1) | 1,150,000 | | 1,183,172 | |
Cogent Communications Group, Inc., 5.375%, 3/1/22(1) | 550,000 | | 562,933 | |
Connect Finco SARL / Connect US Finco LLC, 6.75%, 10/1/26(1) | 1,850,000 | | 1,858,695 | |
Consolidated Communications, Inc., 6.50%, 10/1/28(1)(2) | 450,000 | | 460,125 | |
Embarq Corp., 8.00%, 6/1/36 | 1,500,000 | | 1,778,902 | |
Frontier Communications Corp., 10.50%, 9/15/22(3)(4) | 6,250,000 | | 2,631,344 | |
Frontier Communications Corp., 8.50%, 4/1/26(1)(3) | 425,000 | | 429,250 | |
Frontier Communications Corp., 8.00%, 4/1/27(1)(3) | 375,000 | | 374,297 | |
Hughes Satellite Systems Corp., 5.25%, 8/1/26 | 500,000 | | 533,360 | |
Hughes Satellite Systems Corp., 6.625%, 8/1/26 | 650,000 | | 705,744 | |
Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA, 8.00%, 2/15/24(1)(3) | 75,000 | | 76,250 | |
Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA, 8.50%, 10/15/24(1)(3)(4) | 1,575,000 | | 1,019,655 | |
Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA, 9.75%, 7/15/25(1)(3)(4) | 2,400,000 | | 1,575,840 | |
Intelsat Luxembourg SA, 7.75%, 6/1/21(3)(4) | 75,000 | | 3,563 | |
Intelsat Luxembourg SA, 8.125%, 6/1/23(3)(4) | 550,000 | | 27,500 | |
Level 3 Financing, Inc., 5.375%, 5/1/25 | 200,000 | | 206,400 | |
Level 3 Financing, Inc., 4.625%, 9/15/27(1) | 500,000 | | 514,647 | |
Level 3 Financing, Inc., 4.25%, 7/1/28(1) | 1,125,000 | | 1,143,360 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
QualityTech LP / QTS Finance Corp., 3.875%, 10/1/28(1)(2) | $ | 325,000 | | $ | 326,749 | |
Sprint Capital Corp., 6.875%, 11/15/28 | 525,000 | | 654,785 | |
Sprint Capital Corp., 8.75%, 3/15/32 | 2,825,000 | | 4,138,088 | |
Switch Ltd., 3.75%, 9/15/28(1) | 675,000 | | 683,437 | |
Telecom Italia Capital SA, 6.00%, 9/30/34 | 1,965,000 | | 2,286,651 | |
Telecom Italia Capital SA, 7.20%, 7/18/36 | 100,000 | | 126,435 | |
Telecom Italia SpA, 5.30%, 5/30/24(1) | 200,000 | | 217,485 | |
Telesat Canada / Telesat LLC, 4.875%, 6/1/27(1) | 500,000 | | 503,588 | |
Telesat Canada / Telesat LLC, 6.50%, 10/15/27(1) | 450,000 | | 453,870 | |
Windstream Escrow LLC / Windstream Escrow Finance Corp., 7.75%, 8/15/28(1) | 550,000 | | 541,750 | |
Windstream Holding of the Midwest, Inc., 6.75%, 4/1/28(3) | 50,000 | | 41,781 | |
Windstream Services LLC / Windstream Finance Corp., 10.50%, 6/30/24(1)(3)(4) | 325,000 | | 6,500 | |
Zayo Group Holdings, Inc., 4.00%, 3/1/27(1) | 1,000,000 | | 985,530 | |
Zayo Group Holdings, Inc., 6.125%, 3/1/28(1) | 425,000 | | 438,740 | |
| | 38,089,054 | |
Electric Utilities — 1.0% | | |
Drax Finco plc, 6.625%, 11/1/25(1) | 600,000 | | 625,500 | |
MTS Systems Corp., 5.75%, 8/15/27(1) | 250,000 | | 246,956 | |
NextEra Energy Operating Partners LP, 4.25%, 9/15/24(1) | 75,000 | | 78,281 | |
NextEra Energy Operating Partners LP, 3.875%, 10/15/26(1) | 1,050,000 | | 1,088,719 | |
NRG Energy, Inc., 7.25%, 5/15/26 | 1,225,000 | | 1,306,028 | |
NRG Energy, Inc., 6.625%, 1/15/27 | 1,175,000 | | 1,244,278 | |
PG&E Corp., 5.00%, 7/1/28 | 650,000 | | 631,361 | |
PG&E Corp., 5.25%, 7/1/30 | 525,000 | | 508,594 | |
Talen Energy Supply LLC, 6.50%, 6/1/25 | 100,000 | | 65,740 | |
Talen Energy Supply LLC, 10.50%, 1/15/26(1) | 675,000 | | 514,961 | |
Talen Energy Supply LLC, 7.25%, 5/15/27(1) | 75,000 | | 74,873 | |
Talen Energy Supply LLC, 6.625%, 1/15/28(1) | 175,000 | | 170,045 | |
Vistra Operations Co. LLC, 5.50%, 9/1/26(1) | 1,025,000 | | 1,071,125 | |
Vistra Operations Co. LLC, 5.00%, 7/31/27(1) | 650,000 | | 683,312 | |
| | 8,309,773 | |
Electrical Equipment — 0.2% | | |
WESCO Distribution, Inc., 7.125%, 6/15/25(1) | 975,000 | | 1,063,359 | |
WESCO Distribution, Inc., 7.25%, 6/15/28(1) | 700,000 | | 767,956 | |
| | 1,831,315 | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components† | | |
Sensata Technologies, Inc., 3.75%, 2/15/31(1) | 300,000 | | 298,875 | |
Energy Equipment and Services — 1.0% | | |
Archrock Partners LP / Archrock Partners Finance Corp., 6.875%, 4/1/27(1) | 350,000 | | 336,948 | |
Archrock Partners LP / Archrock Partners Finance Corp., 6.25%, 4/1/28(1) | 525,000 | | 496,125 | |
Basic Energy Services, Inc., 10.75%, 10/15/23(1) | 75,000 | | 15,563 | |
ChampionX Corp., 6.375%, 5/1/26 | 550,000 | | 527,312 | |
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc., 3.45%, 11/1/23(3)(4) | 175,000 | | 17,300 | |
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc., 7.875%, 8/15/25(3)(4) | 750,000 | | 71,438 | |
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc., 5.70%, 10/15/39(3)(4) | 200,000 | | 18,641 | |
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc., 4.875%, 11/1/43(3)(4) | 125,000 | | 12,031 | |
Ensign Drilling, Inc., 9.25%, 4/15/24(1) | 825,000 | | 316,070 | |
Exterran Energy Solutions LP / EES Finance Corp., 8.125%, 5/1/25 | 650,000 | | 557,307 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
FTS International, Inc., 6.25%, 5/1/22(3) | $ | 800,000 | | $ | 276,000 | |
Global Marine, Inc., 7.00%, 6/1/28 | 25,000 | | 4,493 | |
Nabors Industries Ltd., 7.25%, 1/15/26(1) | 450,000 | | 223,313 | |
Nabors Industries Ltd., 7.50%, 1/15/28(1) | 725,000 | | 351,172 | |
Nabors Industries, Inc., 5.75%, 2/1/25 | 1,625,000 | | 554,361 | |
Nine Energy Service, Inc., 8.75%, 11/1/23(1) | 125,000 | | 38,008 | |
Noble Holding International Ltd., 7.875%, 2/1/26(1)(3)(4) | 800,000 | | 196,000 | |
Precision Drilling Corp., 7.75%, 12/15/23 | 50,000 | | 38,156 | |
Precision Drilling Corp., 5.25%, 11/15/24 | 425,000 | | 286,078 | |
Precision Drilling Corp., 7.125%, 1/15/26(1) | 525,000 | | 339,538 | |
SESI LLC, 7.125%, 12/15/21(1) | 400,000 | | 102,000 | |
SESI LLC, 7.75%, 9/15/24 | 150,000 | | 37,500 | |
Shelf Drilling Holdings Ltd., 8.25%, 2/15/25(1) | 800,000 | | 320,000 | |
Transocean Guardian Ltd., 5.875%, 1/15/24(1) | 663,000 | | 430,950 | |
Transocean Pontus Ltd., 6.125%, 8/1/25(1) | 195,000 | | 175,500 | |
Transocean Poseidon Ltd., 6.875%, 2/1/27(1) | 325,000 | | 261,625 | |
Transocean Sentry Ltd., 5.375%, 5/15/23(1) | 275,000 | | 188,375 | |
Transocean, Inc., 11.50%, 1/30/27(1) | 783,000 | | 316,136 | |
Transocean, Inc., 8.00%, 2/1/27(1) | 1,175,000 | | 334,875 | |
Transocean, Inc., 7.50%, 4/15/31 | 1,150,000 | | 161,000 | |
Transocean, Inc., 6.80%, 3/15/38 | 188,000 | | 25,850 | |
Transocean, Inc., 9.35%, 12/15/41 | 150,000 | | 20,625 | |
USA Compression Partners LP / USA Compression Finance Corp., 6.875%, 4/1/26 | 700,000 | | 695,187 | |
USA Compression Partners LP / USA Compression Finance Corp., 6.875%, 9/1/27 | 275,000 | | 273,160 | |
| | 8,018,637 | |
Entertainment — 0.8% | | |
Allen Media LLC / Allen Media Co-Issuer, Inc., 10.50%, 2/15/28(1) | 675,000 | | 652,958 | |
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., 10.50%, 4/24/26(1) | 113,000 | | 81,925 | |
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., 10.00% Cash or 12.00% PIK or 5.00% Cash plus 6.00% PIK, 6/15/26(1)(7) | 1,057,000 | | 301,245 | |
Cinemark USA, Inc., 5.125%, 12/15/22 | 375,000 | | 334,453 | |
Cinemark USA, Inc., 4.875%, 6/1/23 | 700,000 | | 599,812 | |
Lions Gate Capital Holdings LLC, 6.375%, 2/1/24(1) | 650,000 | | 645,525 | |
Lions Gate Capital Holdings LLC, 5.875%, 11/1/24(1) | 475,000 | | 468,419 | |
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., 5.625%, 3/15/26(1) | 500,000 | | 483,750 | |
Netflix, Inc., 5.875%, 11/15/28 | 425,000 | | 507,871 | |
Netflix, Inc., 6.375%, 5/15/29 | 1,050,000 | | 1,292,812 | |
Netflix, Inc., 5.375%, 11/15/29(1) | 100,000 | | 117,990 | |
WMG Acquisition Corp., 5.50%, 4/15/26(1) | 300,000 | | 312,318 | |
WMG Acquisition Corp., 3.875%, 7/15/30(1) | 800,000 | | 826,240 | |
WMG Acquisition Corp., 3.00%, 2/15/31(1) | 450,000 | | 438,638 | |
| | 7,063,956 | |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 2.4% | | |
Diversified Healthcare Trust, 9.75%, 6/15/25 | 1,250,000 | | 1,400,200 | |
ESH Hospitality, Inc., 5.25%, 5/1/25(1) | 350,000 | | 354,016 | |
ESH Hospitality, Inc., 4.625%, 10/1/27(1) | 925,000 | | 908,831 | |
FelCor Lodging LP, 6.00%, 6/1/25 | 1,700,000 | | 1,680,696 | |
GEO Group, Inc. (The), 5.875%, 10/15/24 | 25,000 | | 19,203 | |
GEO Group, Inc. (The), 6.00%, 4/15/26 | 50,000 | | 35,908 | |
GLP Capital LP / GLP Financing II, Inc., 5.25%, 6/1/25 | 75,000 | | 81,624 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
HAT Holdings I LLC / HAT Holdings II LLC, 5.25%, 7/15/24(1) | $ | 375,000 | | $ | 391,519 | |
HAT Holdings I LLC / HAT Holdings II LLC, 3.75%, 9/15/30(1) | 200,000 | | 201,500 | |
Iron Mountain, Inc., 5.00%, 7/15/28(1) | 350,000 | | 359,184 | |
Iron Mountain, Inc., 4.875%, 9/15/29(1) | 475,000 | | 483,788 | |
Iron Mountain, Inc., 5.25%, 7/15/30(1) | 1,225,000 | | 1,279,359 | |
Iron Mountain, Inc., 4.50%, 2/15/31(1) | 1,550,000 | | 1,561,454 | |
Iron Mountain, Inc., 5.625%, 7/15/32(1) | 100,000 | | 105,737 | |
MGM Growth Properties Operating Partnership LP / MGP Finance Co-Issuer, Inc., 4.625%, 6/15/25(1) | 1,930,000 | | 1,970,530 | |
MPT Operating Partnership LP / MPT Finance Corp., 5.50%, 5/1/24 | 150,000 | | 152,110 | |
Park Intermediate Holdings LLC / PK Domestic Property LLC / PK Finance Co-Issuer, 7.50%, 6/1/25(1) | 900,000 | | 960,570 | |
Park Intermediate Holdings LLC / PK Domestic Property LLC / PK Finance Co-Issuer, 5.875%, 10/1/28(1) | 850,000 | | 854,250 | |
RHP Hotel Properties LP / RHP Finance Corp., 5.00%, 4/15/23 | 25,000 | | 24,544 | |
SBA Communications Corp., 4.00%, 10/1/22 | 100,000 | | 100,938 | |
Service Properties Trust, 5.00%, 8/15/22 | 1,000,000 | | 998,980 | |
Service Properties Trust, 4.35%, 10/1/24 | 1,125,000 | | 1,020,032 | |
Service Properties Trust, 7.50%, 9/15/25 | 600,000 | | 639,054 | |
Service Properties Trust, 5.25%, 2/15/26 | 150,000 | | 138,627 | |
Service Properties Trust, 4.95%, 2/15/27 | 225,000 | | 200,813 | |
Service Properties Trust, 4.375%, 2/15/30 | 50,000 | | 41,625 | |
Uniti Group LP / Uniti Fiber Holdings, Inc. / CSL Capital LLC, 7.125%, 12/15/24(1) | 800,000 | | 775,200 | |
Uniti Group LP / Uniti Fiber Holdings, Inc. / CSL Capital LLC, 7.875%, 2/15/25(1) | 950,000 | | 1,008,187 | |
Uniti Group LP / Uniti Group Finance, Inc. / CSL Capital LLC, 6.00%, 4/15/23(1) | 75,000 | | 75,563 | |
VICI Properties LP / VICI Note Co., Inc., 4.25%, 12/1/26(1) | 1,040,000 | | 1,046,474 | |
VICI Properties LP / VICI Note Co., Inc., 3.75%, 2/15/27(1) | 225,000 | | 221,625 | |
VICI Properties LP / VICI Note Co., Inc., 4.125%, 8/15/30(1) | 225,000 | | 221,906 | |
XHR LP, 6.375%, 8/15/25(1) | 550,000 | | 551,031 | |
| | 19,865,078 | |
Food and Staples Retailing — 0.3% | | |
Albertsons Cos., Inc. / Safeway, Inc. / New Albertsons LP / Albertsons LLC, 3.50%, 2/15/23(1) | 425,000 | | 432,544 | |
Albertsons Cos., Inc. / Safeway, Inc. / New Albertsons LP / Albertsons LLC, 5.75%, 3/15/25 | 540,000 | | 559,005 | |
Albertsons Cos., Inc. / Safeway, Inc. / New Albertsons LP / Albertsons LLC, 4.625%, 1/15/27(1) | 650,000 | | 665,759 | |
Albertsons Cos., Inc. / Safeway, Inc. / New Albertsons LP / Albertsons LLC, 5.875%, 2/15/28(1) | 125,000 | | 133,649 | |
Rite Aid Corp., 7.50%, 7/1/25(1) | 491,000 | | 484,506 | |
Rite Aid Corp., 8.00%, 11/15/26(1) | 587,000 | | 588,101 | |
| | 2,863,564 | |
Food Products — 2.4% | | |
Chobani LLC / Chobani Finance Corp., Inc., 7.50%, 4/15/25(1) | 825,000 | | 855,430 | |
Cooke Omega Investments, Inc. / Alpha VesselCo Holdings, Inc., 8.50%, 12/15/22(1) | 850,000 | | 880,613 | |
Darling Ingredients, Inc., 5.25%, 4/15/27(1) | 125,000 | | 131,484 | |
Herbalife Nutrition Ltd. / HLF Financing, Inc., 7.875%, 9/1/25(1) | 850,000 | | 913,750 | |
HLF Financing Sarl LLC / Herbalife International, Inc., 7.25%, 8/15/26(1) | 150,000 | | 154,360 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
JBS Investments II GmbH, 7.00%, 1/15/26(1) | $ | 200,000 | | $ | 213,826 | |
JBS Investments II GmbH, 5.75%, 1/15/28(1) | 200,000 | | 208,750 | |
JBS USA LUX SA / JBS USA Finance, Inc., 5.875%, 7/15/24(1) | 38,000 | | 38,787 | |
JBS USA LUX SA / JBS USA Finance, Inc., 5.75%, 6/15/25(1) | 400,000 | | 413,320 | |
JBS USA LUX SA / JBS USA Food Co. / JBS USA Finance, Inc., 6.50%, 4/15/29(1) | 1,500,000 | | 1,666,830 | |
JBS USA LUX SA / JBS USA Food Co. / JBS USA Finance, Inc., 5.50%, 1/15/30(1) | 975,000 | | 1,063,969 | |
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 5.00%, 7/15/35 | 800,000 | | 922,336 | |
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 6.875%, 1/26/39 | 300,000 | | 402,173 | |
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 6.50%, 2/9/40 | 825,000 | | 1,049,778 | |
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 5.00%, 6/4/42 | 450,000 | | 492,863 | |
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 5.20%, 7/15/45 | 1,025,000 | | 1,121,716 | |
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 4.375%, 6/1/46 | 3,275,000 | | 3,372,165 | |
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 4.875%, 10/1/49(1) | 2,050,000 | | 2,165,858 | |
Pilgrim's Pride Corp., 5.75%, 3/15/25(1) | 825,000 | | 841,500 | |
Pilgrim's Pride Corp., 5.875%, 9/30/27(1) | 477,000 | | 493,099 | |
Post Holdings, Inc., 5.00%, 8/15/26(1) | 141,000 | | 144,770 | |
Post Holdings, Inc., 5.75%, 3/1/27(1) | 1,000,000 | | 1,054,065 | |
Post Holdings, Inc., 5.625%, 1/15/28(1) | 900,000 | | 954,846 | |
US Foods, Inc., 5.875%, 6/15/24(1) | 625,000 | | 630,656 | |
US Foods, Inc., 6.25%, 4/15/25(1) | 225,000 | | 238,519 | |
| | 20,425,463 | |
Gas Utilities — 0.1% | | |
AmeriGas Partners LP / AmeriGas Finance Corp., 5.50%, 5/20/25 | 625,000 | | 673,072 | |
AmeriGas Partners LP / AmeriGas Finance Corp., 5.75%, 5/20/27 | 100,000 | | 109,790 | |
| | 782,862 | |
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 0.2% | | |
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. / Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics SA, 7.375%, 6/1/25(1) | 450,000 | | 457,594 | |
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. / Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics SA, 7.25%, 2/1/28(1) | 1,175,000 | | 1,224,203 | |
Varex Imaging Corp., 7.875%, 10/15/27(1) | 175,000 | | 181,562 | |
| | 1,863,359 | |
Health Care Providers and Services — 3.6% | | |
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc., 5.50%, 7/1/28(1) | 475,000 | | 489,434 | |
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc., 5.00%, 4/15/29(1)(2) | 500,000 | | 505,625 | |
Air Methods Corp., 8.00%, 5/15/25(1) | 1,150,000 | | 906,942 | |
Centene Corp., 4.75%, 1/15/25 | 625,000 | | 643,156 | |
Centene Corp., 5.375%, 6/1/26(1) | 700,000 | | 739,704 | |
Centene Corp., 4.25%, 12/15/27 | 1,500,000 | | 1,573,117 | |
Centene Corp., 3.00%, 10/15/30(2) | 825,000 | | 841,500 | |
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc., 6.875%, 2/1/22 | 778,000 | | 694,851 | |
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc., 6.25%, 3/31/23 | 350,000 | | 342,563 | |
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc., 8.625%, 1/15/24(1) | 550,000 | | 548,281 | |
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc., 8.125%, 6/30/24(1) | 1,996,000 | | 1,462,070 | |
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc., 6.625%, 2/15/25(1) | 1,300,000 | | 1,260,740 | |
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc., 8.00%, 3/15/26(1) | 2,225,000 | | 2,186,925 | |
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc., 8.00%, 12/15/27(1) | 125,000 | | 122,500 | |
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc., 6.875%, 4/1/28(1) | 479,000 | | 227,226 | |
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc., VRN, 9.875%, 6/30/23(1) | 125,000 | | 97,331 | |
DaVita, Inc., 4.625%, 6/1/30(1) | 1,625,000 | | 1,668,916 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
DaVita, Inc., 3.75%, 2/15/31(1) | $ | 275,000 | | $ | 265,664 | |
Encompass Health Corp., 4.75%, 2/1/30 | 665,000 | | 675,793 | |
Encompass Health Corp., 4.625%, 4/1/31(2) | 750,000 | | 765,937 | |
Envision Healthcare Corp., 8.75%, 10/15/26(1) | 700,000 | | 324,492 | |
HCA, Inc., 7.69%, 6/15/25 | 250,000 | | 294,661 | |
HCA, Inc., MTN, 7.58%, 9/15/25 | 1,250,000 | | 1,496,875 | |
IQVIA, Inc., 5.00%, 5/15/27(1) | 475,000 | | 499,004 | |
LifePoint Health, Inc., 6.75%, 4/15/25(1) | 325,000 | | 342,875 | |
LifePoint Health, Inc., 4.375%, 2/15/27(1) | 125,000 | | 125,469 | |
Polaris Intermediate Corp., 8.50% Cash or 9.25% PIK, 12/1/22(1)(6) | 925,000 | | 942,344 | |
Select Medical Corp., 6.25%, 8/15/26(1) | 625,000 | | 650,962 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 8.125%, 4/1/22 | 775,000 | | 862,110 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.75%, 6/15/23 | 725,000 | | 761,975 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 4.625%, 7/15/24 | 425,000 | | 426,487 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 4.625%, 9/1/24(1) | 400,000 | | 403,624 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 7.50%, 4/1/25(1) | 625,000 | | 674,322 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 7.00%, 8/1/25 | 550,000 | | 567,146 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 4.875%, 1/1/26(1) | 750,000 | | 762,180 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.25%, 2/1/27(1) | 225,000 | | 232,561 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 5.125%, 11/1/27(1) | 225,000 | | 231,998 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 4.625%, 6/15/28(1) | 400,000 | | 404,120 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.125%, 10/1/28(1) | 3,100,000 | | 3,024,437 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.875%, 11/15/31 | 275,000 | | 270,479 | |
West Street Merger Sub, Inc., 6.375%, 9/1/25(1) | 500,000 | | 511,145 | |
| | 29,827,541 | |
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 8.8% | | |
1011778 BC ULC / New Red Finance, Inc., 4.25%, 5/15/24(1) | 125,000 | | 127,431 | |
1011778 BC ULC / New Red Finance, Inc., 5.00%, 10/15/25(1) | 1,473,000 | | 1,512,852 | |
1011778 BC ULC / New Red Finance, Inc., 4.375%, 1/15/28(1) | 775,000 | | 791,655 | |
1011778 BC ULC / New Red Finance, Inc., 4.00%, 10/15/30(1)(2) | 625,000 | | 631,381 | |
Aramark Services, Inc., 5.00%, 4/1/25(1) | 100,000 | | 101,690 | |
Aramark Services, Inc., 6.375%, 5/1/25(1) | 875,000 | | 912,559 | |
Arrow Bidco LLC, 9.50%, 3/15/24(1) | 75,000 | | 62,523 | |
Boyd Gaming Corp., 8.625%, 6/1/25(1) | 720,000 | | 790,222 | |
Boyd Gaming Corp., 6.375%, 4/1/26 | 2,225,000 | | 2,319,740 | |
Boyd Gaming Corp., 6.00%, 8/15/26 | 2,600,000 | | 2,690,506 | |
Boyne USA, Inc., 7.25%, 5/1/25(1) | 575,000 | | 602,971 | |
Caesars Entertainment, Inc., 6.25%, 7/1/25(1) | 1,175,000 | | 1,226,412 | |
Caesars Entertainment, Inc., 8.125%, 7/1/27(1) | 2,825,000 | | 2,998,187 | |
Caesars Resort Collection LLC / CRC Finco, Inc., 5.75%, 7/1/25(1) | 200,000 | | 206,500 | |
Caesars Resort Collection LLC / CRC Finco, Inc., 5.25%, 10/15/25(1) | 1,485,000 | | 1,438,690 | |
Carlson Travel, Inc., 9.50% Cash plus 2.00% PIK, 12/15/26(1) | 502,000 | | 307,430 | |
Carnival Corp., 3.95%, 10/15/20 | 2,525,000 | | 2,525,000 | |
Carnival Corp., 11.50%, 4/1/23(1) | 1,800,000 | | 2,020,383 | |
Carnival Corp., 10.50%, 2/1/26(1) | 1,050,000 | | 1,164,844 | |
Carnival Corp., 9.875%, 8/1/27(1) | 1,100,000 | | 1,165,439 | |
Carnival Corp., 6.65%, 1/15/28 | 200,000 | | 168,193 | |
Cedar Fair LP / Canada's Wonderland Co. / Magnum Management Corp., 5.375%, 6/1/24 | 400,000 | | 383,752 | |
Cedar Fair LP / Canada's Wonderland Co. / Magnum Management Corp. / Millennium Op, 5.50%, 5/1/25(1) | 350,000 | | 360,063 | |
Churchill Downs, Inc., 5.50%, 4/1/27(1) | 500,000 | | 523,058 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Churchill Downs, Inc., 4.75%, 1/15/28(1) | $ | 100,000 | | $ | 100,732 | |
Downstream Development Authority of the Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma, 10.50%, 2/15/23(1) | 550,000 | | 508,005 | |
Enterprise Development Authority (The), 12.00%, 7/15/24(1) | 1,275,000 | | 1,426,272 | |
Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Ltd., 8.25%, 3/1/24(1) | 830,000 | | 704,375 | |
Golden Entertainment, Inc., 7.625%, 4/15/26(1) | 1,025,000 | | 1,015,227 | |
Golden Nugget, Inc., 6.75%, 10/15/24(1) | 2,725,000 | | 2,278,781 | |
Golden Nugget, Inc., 8.75%, 10/1/25(1) | 3,375,000 | | 2,668,359 | |
Hilton Domestic Operating Co., Inc., 5.375%, 5/1/25(1) | 350,000 | | 363,923 | |
Hilton Domestic Operating Co., Inc., 5.125%, 5/1/26 | 1,125,000 | | 1,158,536 | |
Hilton Domestic Operating Co., Inc., 5.75%, 5/1/28(1) | 550,000 | | 582,656 | |
Hilton Worldwide Finance LLC / Hilton Worldwide Finance Corp., 4.625%, 4/1/25 | 200,000 | | 201,729 | |
Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino, 9.25% Cash or 9.25% PIK, 11/30/20(6) | 147,722 | | 139,597 | |
IRB Holding Corp., 7.00%, 6/15/25(1) | 425,000 | | 453,911 | |
IRB Holding Corp., 6.75%, 2/15/26(1) | 275,000 | | 275,516 | |
Jacobs Entertainment, Inc., 7.875%, 2/1/24(1) | 780,000 | | 763,990 | |
KFC Holding Co. / Pizza Hut Holdings LLC / Taco Bell of America LLC, 4.75%, 6/1/27(1) | 650,000 | | 683,933 | |
LTF Merger Sub, Inc., 8.50%, 6/15/23(1) | 4,906,000 | | 4,727,642 | |
Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc., 6.125%, 9/15/25(1) | 225,000 | | 235,751 | |
Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc., 4.75%, 1/15/28 | 125,000 | | 118,883 | |
Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc. / ILG LLC, 6.50%, 9/15/26 | 475,000 | | 488,509 | |
Melco Resorts Finance Ltd., 5.25%, 4/26/26(1) | 1,525,000 | | 1,548,349 | |
Melco Resorts Finance Ltd., 5.625%, 7/17/27(1) | 200,000 | | 207,945 | |
Melco Resorts Finance Ltd., 5.75%, 7/21/28(1) | 400,000 | | 407,916 | |
Melco Resorts Finance Ltd., 5.375%, 12/4/29(1) | 400,000 | | 398,360 | |
Merlin Entertainments Ltd., 5.75%, 6/15/26(1) | 800,000 | | 764,848 | |
MGM China Holdings Ltd., 5.375%, 5/15/24(1) | 600,000 | | 619,863 | |
MGM Resorts International, 7.75%, 3/15/22 | 750,000 | | 791,944 | |
MGM Resorts International, 6.00%, 3/15/23 | 1,500,000 | | 1,558,920 | |
MGM Resorts International, 6.75%, 5/1/25 | 400,000 | | 419,842 | |
MGM Resorts International, 5.50%, 4/15/27 | 1,131,000 | | 1,183,484 | |
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, 7.875%, 10/15/24(1) | 1,850,000 | | 1,735,531 | |
Motion Bondco DAC, 6.625%, 11/15/27(1) | 200,000 | | 174,134 | |
Nathan's Famous, Inc., 6.625%, 11/1/25(1) | 200,000 | | 204,000 | |
NCL Corp. Ltd., 12.25%, 5/15/24(1) | 225,000 | | 252,281 | |
NCL Corp. Ltd., 3.625%, 12/15/24(1) | 100,000 | | 70,188 | |
NCL Corp. Ltd., 10.25%, 2/1/26(1) | 550,000 | | 574,750 | |
Powdr Corp., 6.00%, 8/1/25(1) | 125,000 | | 128,281 | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., 5.25%, 11/15/22 | 925,000 | | 827,153 | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., 9.125%, 6/15/23(1) | 475,000 | | 504,094 | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., 11.50%, 6/1/25(1) | 850,000 | | 988,439 | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., 3.70%, 3/15/28 | 75,000 | | 55,251 | |
Scientific Games International, Inc., 7.00%, 5/15/28(1) | 1,500,000 | | 1,506,206 | |
Scientific Games International, Inc., 7.25%, 11/15/29(1) | 350,000 | | 355,842 | |
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc., 9.50%, 8/1/25(1) | 1,400,000 | | 1,448,972 | |
Speedway Motorsports LLC / Speedway Funding II, Inc., 4.875%, 11/1/27(1) | 175,000 | | 168,385 | |
Studio City Finance Ltd., 6.00%, 7/15/25(1) | 600,000 | | 616,380 | |
Studio City Finance Ltd., 6.50%, 1/15/28(1) | 600,000 | | 630,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Twin River Worldwide Holdings, Inc., 6.75%, 6/1/27(1) | $ | 100,000 | | $ | 99,800 | |
Viking Cruises Ltd., 6.25%, 5/15/25(1) | 325,000 | | 256,310 | |
Viking Cruises Ltd., 13.00%, 5/15/25(1) | 750,000 | | 870,000 | |
Viking Cruises Ltd., 5.875%, 9/15/27(1) | 1,225,000 | | 954,734 | |
VOC Escrow Ltd., 5.00%, 2/15/28(1) | 125,000 | | 110,961 | |
Wyndham Destinations, Inc., 6.625%, 7/31/26(1) | 1,125,000 | | 1,180,671 | |
Wyndham Destinations, Inc., 4.625%, 3/1/30(1) | 225,000 | | 217,512 | |
Wynn Las Vegas LLC / Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp., 5.50%, 3/1/25(1) | 2,375,000 | | 2,284,453 | |
Wynn Las Vegas LLC / Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp., 5.25%, 5/15/27(1) | 2,400,000 | | 2,254,500 | |
Wynn Macau Ltd., 4.875%, 10/1/24(1) | 200,000 | | 197,771 | |
Wynn Macau Ltd., 5.50%, 1/15/26(1) | 825,000 | | 814,584 | |
Wynn Macau Ltd., 5.50%, 10/1/27(1) | 425,000 | | 413,313 | |
Wynn Macau Ltd., 5.625%, 8/26/28(1) | 950,000 | | 923,875 | |
Wynn Resorts Finance LLC / Wynn Resorts Capital Corp., 7.75%, 4/15/25(1) | 675,000 | | 715,702 | |
Wynn Resorts Finance LLC / Wynn Resorts Capital Corp., 5.125%, 10/1/29(1) | 125,000 | | 121,406 | |
| | 73,484,758 | |
Household Durables — 2.2% | | |
Adams Homes, Inc., 7.50%, 2/15/25(1) | 450,000 | | 455,906 | |
Ashton Woods USA LLC / Ashton Woods Finance Co., 6.75%, 8/1/25(1) | 650,000 | | 662,119 | |
Ashton Woods USA LLC / Ashton Woods Finance Co., 6.625%, 1/15/28(1) | 500,000 | | 503,750 | |
Beazer Homes USA, Inc., 6.75%, 3/15/25 | 477,000 | | 494,241 | |
Beazer Homes USA, Inc., 5.875%, 10/15/27 | 400,000 | | 402,750 | |
Beazer Homes USA, Inc., 7.25%, 10/15/29 | 350,000 | | 375,604 | |
Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc. / Brookfield Residential US Corp., 6.375%, 5/15/25(1) | 100,000 | | 100,365 | |
Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc. / Brookfield Residential US Corp., 4.875%, 2/15/30(1) | 450,000 | | 421,627 | |
Century Communities, Inc., 5.875%, 7/15/25 | 500,000 | | 521,572 | |
Century Communities, Inc., 6.75%, 6/1/27 | 750,000 | | 797,179 | |
Installed Building Products, Inc., 5.75%, 2/1/28(1) | 300,000 | | 316,818 | |
K Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., 13.50%, 2/1/26(1) | 26,000 | | 18,460 | |
K Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., 5.00%, 2/1/40(1) | 26,000 | | 14,300 | |
KB Home, 7.00%, 12/15/21 | 125,000 | | 131,148 | |
KB Home, 7.625%, 5/15/23 | 50,000 | | 55,000 | |
KB Home, 6.875%, 6/15/27 | 650,000 | | 769,314 | |
Lennar Corp., 4.75%, 4/1/21 | 525,000 | | 530,788 | |
Mattamy Group Corp., 4.625%, 3/1/30(1) | 525,000 | | 532,518 | |
Meritage Homes Corp., 7.00%, 4/1/22 | 275,000 | | 295,217 | |
Meritage Homes Corp., 6.00%, 6/1/25 | 925,000 | | 1,034,941 | |
Newell Brands, Inc., 4.70%, 4/1/26 | 3,025,000 | | 3,228,280 | |
Newell Brands, Inc., 5.875%, 4/1/36 | 1,125,000 | | 1,299,397 | |
Newell Brands, Inc., 6.00%, 4/1/46 | 225,000 | | 252,844 | |
Picasso Finance Sub, Inc., 6.125%, 6/15/25(1) | 400,000 | | 431,436 | |
Shea Homes LP / Shea Homes Funding Corp., 4.75%, 2/15/28(1) | 725,000 | | 724,888 | |
Shea Homes LP / Shea Homes Funding Corp., 4.75%, 4/1/29(1) | 475,000 | | 474,703 | |
STL Holding Co. LLC, 7.50%, 2/15/26(1) | 700,000 | | 704,375 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Taylor Morrison Communities, Inc., 6.625%, 7/15/27(1) | $ | 150,000 | | $ | 161,496 | |
Taylor Morrison Communities, Inc., 5.75%, 1/15/28(1) | 225,000 | | 246,696 | |
TopBuild Corp., 5.625%, 5/1/26(1) | 700,000 | | 725,242 | |
TRI Pointe Group, Inc., 5.25%, 6/1/27 | 675,000 | | 722,965 | |
TRI Pointe Group, Inc., 5.70%, 6/15/28 | 150,000 | | 164,625 | |
TRI Pointe Group, Inc. / TRI Pointe Homes, Inc., 5.875%, 6/15/24 | 390,000 | | 422,419 | |
Williams Scotsman International, Inc., 4.625%, 8/15/28(1) | 550,000 | | 553,253 | |
| | 18,546,236 | |
Household Products — 0.3% | | |
Central Garden & Pet Co., 6.125%, 11/15/23 | 75,000 | | 76,680 | |
Energizer Holdings, Inc., 6.375%, 7/15/26(1) | 625,000 | | 672,391 | |
Energizer Holdings, Inc., 4.75%, 6/15/28(1) | 300,000 | | 310,860 | |
Kronos Acquisition Holdings, Inc., 9.00%, 8/15/23(1) | 350,000 | | 355,687 | |
Prestige Brands, Inc., 6.375%, 3/1/24(1) | 100,000 | | 102,687 | |
Prestige Brands, Inc., 5.125%, 1/15/28(1) | 275,000 | | 284,625 | |
Spectrum Brands, Inc., 6.125%, 12/15/24 | 225,000 | | 231,891 | |
Spectrum Brands, Inc., 5.75%, 7/15/25 | 275,000 | | 284,212 | |
Spectrum Brands, Inc., 5.50%, 7/15/30(1) | 200,000 | | 211,375 | |
| | 2,530,408 | |
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers — 1.1% | |
Calpine Corp., 5.25%, 6/1/26(1) | 150,000 | | 156,292 | |
Calpine Corp., 4.50%, 2/15/28(1) | 625,000 | | 641,138 | |
Calpine Corp., 5.125%, 3/15/28(1) | 1,600,000 | | 1,658,264 | |
Calpine Corp., 4.625%, 2/1/29(1) | 1,775,000 | | 1,776,109 | |
Calpine Corp., 5.00%, 2/1/31(1) | 900,000 | | 919,057 | |
Clearway Energy Operating LLC, 5.75%, 10/15/25 | 350,000 | | 369,287 | |
Clearway Energy Operating LLC, 5.00%, 9/15/26 | 1,350,000 | | 1,408,806 | |
Clearway Energy Operating LLC, 4.75%, 3/15/28(1) | 750,000 | | 778,830 | |
TerraForm Power Operating LLC, 4.25%, 1/31/23(1) | 350,000 | | 359,548 | |
TerraForm Power Operating LLC, 5.00%, 1/31/28(1) | 175,000 | | 191,896 | |
TerraForm Power Operating LLC, 4.75%, 1/15/30(1) | 650,000 | | 692,062 | |
| | 8,951,289 | |
Industrial Conglomerates — 0.1% | | |
Amsted Industries, Inc., 5.625%, 7/1/27(1) | 746,000 | | 796,265 | |
Stena International SA, 6.125%, 2/1/25(1) | 200,000 | | 192,875 | |
| | 989,140 | |
Insurance — 0.8% | | |
Acrisure LLC / Acrisure Finance, Inc., 8.125%, 2/15/24(1) | 575,000 | | 603,603 | |
Acrisure LLC / Acrisure Finance, Inc., 7.00%, 11/15/25(1) | 1,350,000 | | 1,328,737 | |
Acrisure LLC / Acrisure Finance, Inc., 10.125%, 8/1/26(1) | 175,000 | | 194,250 | |
AssuredPartners, Inc., 7.00%, 8/15/25(1) | 475,000 | | 485,291 | |
Genworth Holdings, Inc., 7.625%, 9/24/21 | 450,000 | | 451,150 | |
Genworth Holdings, Inc., 4.90%, 8/15/23 | 1,025,000 | | 946,203 | |
Genworth Holdings, Inc., 4.80%, 2/15/24 | 250,000 | | 230,618 | |
HUB International Ltd., 7.00%, 5/1/26(1) | 1,725,000 | | 1,789,265 | |
MBIA Insurance Corp., VRN, 11.54%, (3-month LIBOR plus 11.26%), 1/15/33(1)(3)(4) | 125,000 | | 46,250 | |
MBIA, Inc., 7.15%, 7/15/27 | 25,000 | | 23,339 | |
USI, Inc., 6.875%, 5/1/25(1) | 200,000 | | 203,123 | |
| | 6,301,829 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Internet and Direct Marketing Retail — 0.3% | | |
Go Daddy Operating Co. LLC / GD Finance Co., Inc., 5.25%, 12/1/27(1) | $ | 1,325,000 | | $ | 1,381,690 | |
Match Group Holdings II LLC, 5.00%, 12/15/27(1) | 825,000 | | 873,312 | |
QVC, Inc., 4.75%, 2/15/27 | 400,000 | | 411,554 | |
| | 2,666,556 | |
IT Services — 0.9% | | |
Banff Merger Sub, Inc., 9.75%, 9/1/26(1) | 1,350,000 | | 1,428,975 | |
Black Knight InfoServ LLC, 3.625%, 9/1/28(1) | 575,000 | | 582,188 | |
CDW LLC / CDW Finance Corp., 4.125%, 5/1/25 | 775,000 | | 799,192 | |
Exela Intermediate LLC / Exela Finance, Inc., 10.00%, 7/15/23(1) | 1,000,000 | | 310,000 | |
Presidio Holdings, Inc., 4.875%, 2/1/27(1) | 575,000 | | 583,723 | |
Presidio Holdings, Inc., 8.25%, 2/1/28(1) | 775,000 | | 814,234 | |
Science Applications International Corp., 4.875%, 4/1/28(1) | 725,000 | | 737,332 | |
Tempo Acquisition LLC / Tempo Acquisition Finance Corp., 6.75%, 6/1/25(1) | 1,225,000 | | 1,252,544 | |
Vericast Corp., 8.375%, 8/15/22(1) | 1,025,000 | | 998,734 | |
| | 7,506,922 | |
Leisure Products — 0.1% | | |
Mattel, Inc., 6.75%, 12/31/25(1) | 450,000 | | 475,200 | |
Mattel, Inc., 5.875%, 12/15/27(1) | 250,000 | | 269,531 | |
Mattel, Inc., 5.45%, 11/1/41 | 75,000 | | 70,456 | |
| | 815,187 | |
Life Sciences Tools and Services† | | |
Avantor, Inc., 6.00%, 10/1/24(1) | 100,000 | | 104,625 | |
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc., 5.50%, 4/1/26(1) | 275,000 | | 290,125 | |
| | 394,750 | |
Machinery — 0.9% | | |
Clark Equipment Co., 5.875%, 6/1/25(1) | 150,000 | | 155,625 | |
Colfax Corp., 6.00%, 2/15/24(1) | 375,000 | | 390,630 | |
Colfax Corp., 6.375%, 2/15/26(1) | 75,000 | | 79,617 | |
EnPro Industries, Inc., 5.75%, 10/15/26 | 425,000 | | 449,888 | |
Granite US Holdings Corp., 11.00%, 10/1/27(1) | 300,000 | | 309,000 | |
Husky III Holding Ltd., 13.00% Cash or 13.75% PIK, 2/15/25(1)(6) | 400,000 | | 415,250 | |
JPW Industries Holding Corp., 9.00%, 10/1/24(1) | 75,000 | | 70,961 | |
Manitowoc Co., Inc. (The), 9.00%, 4/1/26(1) | 100,000 | | 103,500 | |
Maxim Crane Works Holdings Capital LLC, 10.125%, 8/1/24(1) | 525,000 | | 533,586 | |
Navistar International Corp., 9.50%, 5/1/25(1) | 425,000 | | 478,138 | |
Navistar International Corp., 6.625%, 11/1/25(1) | 775,000 | | 796,797 | |
SPX FLOW, Inc., 5.875%, 8/15/26(1) | 375,000 | | 391,172 | |
Stevens Holding Co., Inc., 6.125%, 10/1/26(1) | 150,000 | | 161,034 | |
Tennant Co., 5.625%, 5/1/25 | 150,000 | | 156,139 | |
Titan Acquisition Ltd. / Titan Co-Borrower LLC, 7.75%, 4/15/26(1) | 675,000 | | 673,313 | |
Titan International, Inc., 6.50%, 11/30/23 | 425,000 | | 319,453 | |
Vertical Holdco Gmbh, 7.625%, 7/15/28(1) | 400,000 | | 423,500 | |
Vertical U.S. Newco, Inc., 5.25%, 7/15/27(1) | 400,000 | | 416,456 | |
Wabash National Corp., 5.50%, 10/1/25(1) | 200,000 | | 200,729 | |
Werner FinCo LP / Werner FinCo, Inc., 8.75%, 7/15/25(1) | 1,400,000 | | 1,338,897 | |
| | 7,863,685 | |
Media — 6.7% | | |
Altice Financing SA, 7.50%, 5/15/26(1) | 1,100,000 | | 1,165,758 | |
Altice Financing SA, 5.00%, 1/15/28(1) | 650,000 | | 632,167 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
AMC Networks, Inc., 4.75%, 12/15/22 | $ | 350,000 | | $ | 350,735 | |
AMC Networks, Inc., 5.00%, 4/1/24 | 300,000 | | 307,125 | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 4.00%, 3/1/23(1) | 275,000 | | 278,849 | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.375%, 5/1/25(1) | 425,000 | | 437,750 | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.75%, 2/15/26(1) | 2,100,000 | | 2,186,625 | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.125%, 5/1/27(1) | 550,000 | | 579,455 | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 4.50%, 8/15/30(1) | 1,875,000 | | 1,971,187 | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 4.25%, 2/1/31(1) | 2,150,000 | | 2,231,592 | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 4.50%, 5/1/32(1) | 1,350,000 | | 1,410,750 | |
Clear Channel International BV, 6.625%, 8/1/25(1) | 1,075,000 | | 1,102,896 | |
Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc., 9.25%, 2/15/24 | 638,000 | | 620,139 | |
Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc., 5.125%, 8/15/27(1) | 1,550,000 | | 1,490,325 | |
CSC Holdings LLC, 6.75%, 11/15/21 | 50,000 | | 52,496 | |
CSC Holdings LLC, 6.50%, 2/1/29(1) | 1,375,000 | | 1,535,703 | |
CSC Holdings LLC, 5.75%, 1/15/30(1) | 3,275,000 | | 3,484,485 | |
CSC Holdings LLC, 4.125%, 12/1/30(1) | 900,000 | | 918,225 | |
CSC Holdings LLC, 4.625%, 12/1/30(1) | 400,000 | | 402,446 | |
Diamond Sports Group LLC / Diamond Sports Finance Co., 5.375%, 8/15/26(1) | 2,575,000 | | 1,828,031 | |
Diamond Sports Group LLC / Diamond Sports Finance Co., 6.625%, 8/15/27(1) | 825,000 | | 430,031 | |
DISH DBS Corp., 6.75%, 6/1/21 | 150,000 | | 153,900 | |
DISH DBS Corp., 5.875%, 11/15/24 | 800,000 | | 825,000 | |
DISH DBS Corp., 7.375%, 7/1/28(1) | 700,000 | | 721,875 | |
EW Scripps Co. (The), 5.125%, 5/15/25(1) | 575,000 | | 563,500 | |
GCI LLC, 6.625%, 6/15/24(1) | 350,000 | | 376,285 | |
GCI LLC, 4.75%, 10/15/28(1)(2) | 825,000 | | 837,383 | |
Gray Television, Inc., 5.125%, 10/15/24(1) | 1,130,000 | | 1,154,719 | |
Gray Television, Inc., 5.875%, 7/15/26(1) | 1,275,000 | | 1,325,203 | |
Gray Television, Inc., 7.00%, 5/15/27(1) | 825,000 | | 895,445 | |
iHeartCommunications, Inc., 6.375%, 5/1/26 | 601,314 | | 627,561 | |
iHeartCommunications, Inc., 5.25%, 8/15/27(1) | 825,000 | | 805,769 | |
iHeartCommunications, Inc., 4.75%, 1/15/28(1) | 525,000 | | 495,672 | |
Lamar Media Corp., 3.75%, 2/15/28(1) | 275,000 | | 274,141 | |
Lamar Media Corp., 4.00%, 2/15/30(1) | 450,000 | | 450,844 | |
LCPR Senior Secured Financing DAC, 6.75%, 10/15/27(1) | 400,000 | | 418,500 | |
Midcontinent Communications / Midcontinent Finance Corp., 5.375%, 8/15/27(1) | 850,000 | | 876,401 | |
Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc., 5.625%, 7/15/27(1) | 1,050,000 | | 1,103,041 | |
Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc., 4.75%, 11/1/28(1) | 950,000 | | 971,375 | |
Outfront Media Capital LLC / Outfront Media Capital Corp., 5.00%, 8/15/27(1) | 950,000 | | 927,856 | |
Outfront Media Capital LLC / Outfront Media Capital Corp., 4.625%, 3/15/30(1) | 50,000 | | 48,063 | |
Quebecor Media, Inc., 5.75%, 1/15/23 | 200,000 | | 215,000 | |
Radiate Holdco LLC / Radiate Finance, Inc., 4.50%, 9/15/26(1) | 750,000 | | 752,655 | |
Radiate Holdco LLC / Radiate Finance, Inc., 6.50%, 9/15/28(1) | 1,000,000 | | 1,027,888 | |
Salem Media Group, Inc., 6.75%, 6/1/24(1) | 175,000 | | 152,250 | |
Scripps Escrow, Inc., 5.875%, 7/15/27(1) | 225,000 | | 217,406 | |
Sinclair Television Group, Inc., 5.875%, 3/15/26(1) | 625,000 | | 617,850 | |
Sinclair Television Group, Inc., 5.125%, 2/15/27(1) | 350,000 | | 325,570 | |
Sinclair Television Group, Inc., 5.50%, 3/1/30(1) | 1,150,000 | | 1,068,568 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 3.875%, 8/1/22(1) | $ | 214,000 | | $ | 216,541 | |
Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 4.625%, 7/15/24(1) | 600,000 | | 621,375 | |
Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 5.00%, 8/1/27(1) | 375,000 | | 392,263 | |
Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 5.50%, 7/1/29(1) | 1,250,000 | | 1,346,344 | |
TEGNA, Inc., 4.75%, 3/15/26(1) | 625,000 | | 639,813 | |
TEGNA, Inc., 4.625%, 3/15/28(1) | 1,550,000 | | 1,519,465 | |
TEGNA, Inc., 5.00%, 9/15/29(1) | 875,000 | | 864,885 | |
Townsquare Media, Inc., 6.50%, 4/1/23(1) | 775,000 | | 712,919 | |
Univision Communications, Inc., 5.125%, 2/15/25(1) | 900,000 | | 854,438 | |
Univision Communications, Inc., 9.50%, 5/1/25(1) | 350,000 | | 376,250 | |
Univision Communications, Inc., 6.625%, 6/1/27(1) | 800,000 | | 783,000 | |
UPC Holding BV, 5.50%, 1/15/28(1) | 200,000 | | 206,875 | |
Videotron Ltd., 5.00%, 7/15/22 | 1,500,000 | | 1,569,375 | |
Videotron Ltd., 5.375%, 6/15/24(1) | 500,000 | | 546,558 | |
Virgin Media Finance plc, 5.00%, 7/15/30(1) | 600,000 | | 597,750 | |
Virgin Media Secured Finance plc, 5.50%, 5/15/29(1) | 600,000 | | 645,024 | |
Virgin Media Vendor Financing Notes IV DAC, 5.00%, 7/15/28(1) | 200,000 | | 199,700 | |
VTR Comunicaciones SpA, 5.125%, 1/15/28(1) | 200,000 | | 207,100 | |
Ziggo Bond Co. BV, 6.00%, 1/15/27(1) | 1,125,000 | | 1,165,781 | |
Ziggo Bond Co. BV, 5.125%, 2/28/30(1) | 200,000 | | 202,976 | |
Ziggo BV, 5.50%, 1/15/27(1) | 270,000 | | 283,323 | |
| | 55,598,245 | |
Metals and Mining — 4.5% | | |
Alcoa Nederland Holding BV, 7.00%, 9/30/26(1) | 600,000 | | 629,625 | |
Alcoa Nederland Holding BV, 6.125%, 5/15/28(1) | 600,000 | | 633,375 | |
Allegheny Technologies, Inc., 5.875%, 12/1/27 | 525,000 | | 505,483 | |
ArcelorMittal SA, 4.55%, 3/11/26 | 175,000 | | 189,185 | |
ArcelorMittal SA, 7.25%, 10/15/39 | 275,000 | | 348,661 | |
Arconic Corp., 6.00%, 5/15/25(1) | 625,000 | | 668,625 | |
Baffinland Iron Mines Corp. / Baffinland Iron Mines LP, 8.75%, 7/15/26(1) | 150,000 | | 154,847 | |
Big River Steel LLC / BRS Finance Corp., 6.625%, 1/31/29(1) | 1,250,000 | | 1,266,281 | |
Carpenter Technology Corp., 6.375%, 7/15/28 | 800,000 | | 838,221 | |
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc., 5.75%, 3/1/25 | 313,000 | | 291,873 | |
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc., 9.875%, 10/17/25(1) | 725,000 | | 810,187 | |
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc., 6.75%, 3/15/26(1) | 275,000 | | 280,074 | |
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc., 5.875%, 6/1/27 | 1,250,000 | | 1,164,062 | |
Coeur Mining, Inc., 5.875%, 6/1/24 | 200,000 | | 200,229 | |
Commercial Metals Co., 5.75%, 4/15/26 | 375,000 | | 391,112 | |
Commercial Metals Co., 5.375%, 7/15/27 | 50,000 | | 52,913 | |
Compass Minerals International, Inc., 4.875%, 7/15/24(1) | 75,000 | | 76,789 | |
Compass Minerals International, Inc., 6.75%, 12/1/27(1) | 375,000 | | 405,634 | |
Constellium SE, 5.75%, 5/15/24(1) | 250,000 | | 255,286 | |
Constellium SE, 6.625%, 3/1/25(1) | 1,000,000 | | 1,025,000 | |
Constellium SE, 5.625%, 6/15/28(1) | 525,000 | | 535,828 | |
First Quantum Minerals Ltd., 7.25%, 5/15/22(1) | 1,000,000 | | 1,001,400 | |
First Quantum Minerals Ltd., 7.25%, 4/1/23(1) | 658,000 | | 658,181 | |
First Quantum Minerals Ltd., 6.50%, 3/1/24(1) | 2,400,000 | | 2,307,000 | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 3.875%, 3/15/23 | 2,475,000 | | 2,554,720 | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 5.00%, 9/1/27 | 850,000 | | 889,984 | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 4.125%, 3/1/28 | 700,000 | | 710,063 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 4.375%, 8/1/28 | $ | 575,000 | | $ | 595,602 | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 4.25%, 3/1/30 | 1,625,000 | | 1,667,152 | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 4.625%, 8/1/30 | 1,175,000 | | 1,237,539 | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 5.45%, 3/15/43 | 4,425,000 | | 4,921,131 | |
Grinding Media, Inc. / Moly-Cop AltaSteel Ltd., 7.375%, 12/15/23(1) | 550,000 | | 558,250 | |
Hillman Group, Inc. (The), 6.375%, 7/15/22(1) | 775,000 | | 760,287 | |
Hudbay Minerals, Inc., 7.25%, 1/15/23(1) | 50,000 | | 50,965 | |
Hudbay Minerals, Inc., 7.625%, 1/15/25(1) | 400,000 | | 407,776 | |
Hudbay Minerals, Inc., 6.125%, 4/1/29(1) | 500,000 | | 496,875 | |
IAMGOLD Corp., 5.75%, 10/15/28(1) | 900,000 | | 870,750 | |
Joseph T Ryerson & Son, Inc., 8.50%, 8/1/28(1) | 175,000 | | 184,625 | |
Kaiser Aluminum Corp., 6.50%, 5/1/25(1) | 1,800,000 | | 1,861,047 | |
Kaiser Aluminum Corp., 4.625%, 3/1/28(1) | 300,000 | | 280,257 | |
Mineral Resources Ltd., 8.125%, 5/1/27(1) | 650,000 | | 707,275 | |
Mountain Province Diamonds, Inc., 8.00%, 12/15/22(1) | 75,000 | | 57,352 | |
New Gold, Inc., 7.50%, 7/15/27(1) | 250,000 | | 267,188 | |
Northwest Acquisitions ULC / Dominion Finco, Inc., 7.125%, 11/1/22(1)(3) | 75,000 | | 1,294 | |
Novelis Corp., 5.875%, 9/30/26(1) | 900,000 | | 925,875 | |
Novelis Corp., 4.75%, 1/30/30(1) | 1,450,000 | | 1,418,078 | |
Park-Ohio Industries, Inc., 6.625%, 4/15/27 | 275,000 | | 253,688 | |
Petra Diamonds US Treasury plc, 7.25%, 5/1/22(1)(3)(4) | 200,000 | | 75,000 | |
Taseko Mines Ltd., 8.75%, 6/15/22(1) | 850,000 | | 812,613 | |
| | 37,255,257 | |
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 0.2% | | |
Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP / Ladder Capital Finance Corp., 5.875%, 8/1/21(1) | 650,000 | | 651,544 | |
Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP / Ladder Capital Finance Corp., 5.25%, 3/15/22(1) | 475,000 | | 466,830 | |
Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP / Ladder Capital Finance Corp., 4.25%, 2/1/27(1) | 325,000 | | 281,937 | |
| | 1,400,311 | |
Multiline Retail† | | |
JC Penney Corp., Inc., 8.625%, 3/15/25(1)(3)(4) | 250,000 | | 3,907 | |
JC Penney Corp., Inc., 6.375%, 10/15/36(3)(4) | 125,000 | | 469 | |
| | 4,376 | |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 10.4% | | |
Antero Midstream Partners LP / Antero Midstream Finance Corp., 5.375%, 9/15/24 | 675,000 | | 578,812 | |
Antero Midstream Partners LP / Antero Midstream Finance Corp., 5.75%, 3/1/27(1) | 1,000,000 | | 830,000 | |
Antero Midstream Partners LP / Antero Midstream Finance Corp., 5.75%, 1/15/28(1) | 125,000 | | 103,113 | |
Antero Resources Corp., 5.375%, 11/1/21 | 50,000 | | 47,625 | |
Antero Resources Corp., 5.625%, 6/1/23 | 75,000 | | 54,469 | |
Antero Resources Corp., 5.00%, 3/1/25 | 25,000 | | 15,672 | |
Apache Corp., 3.25%, 4/15/22 | 100,000 | | 98,860 | |
Apache Corp., 4.875%, 11/15/27 | 50,000 | | 47,344 | |
Apache Corp., 4.25%, 1/15/30 | 775,000 | | 699,922 | |
Apache Corp., 5.10%, 9/1/40 | 1,850,000 | | 1,666,434 | |
Apache Corp., 5.25%, 2/1/42 | 100,000 | | 89,740 | |
Apache Corp., 4.75%, 4/15/43 | 1,800,000 | | 1,603,620 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Apache Corp., 7.375%, 8/15/47 | $ | 250,000 | | $ | 233,125 | |
Apache Corp., 5.35%, 7/1/49 | 375,000 | | 332,411 | |
Ascent Resources Utica Holdings LLC / ARU Finance Corp., 10.00%, 4/1/22(1) | 1,325,000 | | 1,308,437 | |
Ascent Resources Utica Holdings LLC / ARU Finance Corp., 7.00%, 11/1/26(1) | 225,000 | | 172,688 | |
Callon Petroleum Co., 6.25%, 4/15/23 | 825,000 | | 266,570 | |
Callon Petroleum Co., 6.125%, 10/1/24 | 1,050,000 | | 302,531 | |
Callon Petroleum Co., 8.25%, 7/15/25 | 68,000 | | 18,608 | |
Callon Petroleum Co., 6.375%, 7/1/26 | 125,000 | | 31,070 | |
Cenovus Energy, Inc., 3.00%, 8/15/22 | 400,000 | | 390,742 | |
Cenovus Energy, Inc., 5.375%, 7/15/25 | 575,000 | | 554,096 | |
Cenovus Energy, Inc., 5.25%, 6/15/37 | 175,000 | | 151,947 | |
Cenovus Energy, Inc., 6.75%, 11/15/39 | 600,000 | | 602,962 | |
Cenovus Energy, Inc., 5.40%, 6/15/47 | 375,000 | | 316,705 | |
Centennial Resource Production LLC, 5.375%, 1/15/26(1) | 450,000 | | 181,125 | |
Centennial Resource Production LLC, 6.875%, 4/1/27(1) | 200,000 | | 82,081 | |
Chaparral Energy, Inc., 8.75%, 7/15/23(1)(3)(4) | 350,000 | | 24,500 | |
Cheniere Energy Partners LP, 5.25%, 10/1/25 | 100,000 | | 102,400 | |
Cheniere Energy Partners LP, 5.625%, 10/1/26 | 75,000 | | 78,128 | |
Cheniere Energy, Inc., 4.625%, 10/15/28(1) | 950,000 | | 976,719 | |
Citgo Holding, Inc., 9.25%, 8/1/24(1) | 2,500,000 | | 2,387,500 | |
CITGO Petroleum Corp., 6.25%, 8/15/22(1) | 200,000 | | 198,960 | |
CITGO Petroleum Corp., 7.00%, 6/15/25(1) | 1,050,000 | | 1,037,531 | |
CNX Midstream Partners LP / CNX Midstream Finance Corp., 6.50%, 3/15/26(1) | 1,575,000 | | 1,600,294 | |
CNX Resources Corp., 7.25%, 3/14/27(1) | 1,250,000 | | 1,276,587 | |
Comstock Resources, Inc., 7.50%, 5/15/25(1) | 425,000 | | 406,937 | |
Comstock Resources, Inc., 9.75%, 8/15/26 | 225,000 | | 232,020 | |
Comstock Resources, Inc., 9.75%, 8/15/26 | 525,000 | | 539,214 | |
Continental Resources, Inc., 5.00%, 9/15/22 | 1,250,000 | | 1,242,662 | |
Continental Resources, Inc., 4.50%, 4/15/23 | 850,000 | | 811,954 | |
Crestwood Midstream Partners LP / Crestwood Midstream Finance Corp., 6.25%, 4/1/23 | 1,360,000 | | 1,333,092 | |
CrownRock LP / CrownRock Finance, Inc., 5.625%, 10/15/25(1) | 1,025,000 | | 968,625 | |
DCP Midstream Operating LP, 4.75%, 9/30/21(1) | 370,000 | | 373,237 | |
DCP Midstream Operating LP, 3.875%, 3/15/23 | 600,000 | | 595,020 | |
DCP Midstream Operating LP, 5.125%, 5/15/29 | 900,000 | | 888,021 | |
Delek Logistics Partners LP / Delek Logistics Finance Corp., 6.75%, 5/15/25 | 384,000 | | 349,880 | |
Endeavor Energy Resources LP / EER Finance, Inc., 6.625%, 7/15/25(1) | 450,000 | | 463,077 | |
Endeavor Energy Resources LP / EER Finance, Inc., 5.50%, 1/30/26(1) | 200,000 | | 198,875 | |
Endeavor Energy Resources LP / EER Finance, Inc., 5.75%, 1/30/28(1) | 625,000 | | 629,297 | |
EnLink Midstream LLC, 5.375%, 6/1/29 | 1,000,000 | | 812,500 | |
EnLink Midstream Partners LP, 4.40%, 4/1/24 | 325,000 | | 293,550 | |
EnLink Midstream Partners LP, 4.85%, 7/15/26 | 1,025,000 | | 888,019 | |
EnLink Midstream Partners LP, 5.60%, 4/1/44 | 450,000 | | 291,058 | |
EnLink Midstream Partners LP, 5.05%, 4/1/45 | 50,000 | | 32,061 | |
EnLink Midstream Partners LP, 5.45%, 6/1/47 | 150,000 | | 94,404 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
EP Energy LLC / Everest Acquisition Finance, Inc., 9.375%, 5/1/20(4)(8) | $ | 537,000 | | $ | 1,396 | |
EP Energy LLC / Everest Acquisition Finance, Inc., 9.375%, 5/1/24(1)(3)(4) | 592,000 | | 429 | |
EQM Midstream Partners LP, 4.75%, 7/15/23 | 725,000 | | 725,362 | |
EQM Midstream Partners LP, 4.00%, 8/1/24 | 200,000 | | 196,169 | |
EQM Midstream Partners LP, 6.00%, 7/1/25(1) | 525,000 | | 542,062 | |
EQM Midstream Partners LP, 6.50%, 7/1/27(1) | 375,000 | | 398,038 | |
EQM Midstream Partners LP, 5.50%, 7/15/28 | 751,000 | | 757,894 | |
EQM Midstream Partners LP, 6.50%, 7/15/48 | 275,000 | | 259,445 | |
EQT Corp., 4.875%, 11/15/21 | 175,000 | | 177,362 | |
EQT Corp., 7.875%, 2/1/25 | 725,000 | | 804,638 | |
EQT Corp., 3.90%, 10/1/27 | 775,000 | | 707,672 | |
EQT Corp., 8.75%, 2/1/30 | 675,000 | | 798,403 | |
Genesis Energy LP / Genesis Energy Finance Corp., 6.00%, 5/15/23 | 200,000 | | 182,125 | |
Genesis Energy LP / Genesis Energy Finance Corp., 6.50%, 10/1/25 | 300,000 | | 257,813 | |
Genesis Energy LP / Genesis Energy Finance Corp., 7.75%, 2/1/28 | 800,000 | | 695,832 | |
Global Partners LP / GLP Finance Corp., 6.875%, 1/15/29(1)(2) | 250,000 | | 253,125 | |
Gulfport Energy Corp., 6.00%, 10/15/24 | 400,000 | | 249,250 | |
Gulfport Energy Corp., 6.375%, 5/15/25 | 642,000 | | 393,960 | |
Gulfport Energy Corp., 6.375%, 1/15/26 | 275,000 | | 170,104 | |
Harvest Midstream I LP, 7.50%, 9/1/28(1) | 1,100,000 | | 1,097,250 | |
Hess Midstream Operations LP, 5.625%, 2/15/26(1) | 1,300,000 | | 1,326,786 | |
Hess Midstream Operations LP, 5.125%, 6/15/28(1) | 2,300,000 | | 2,296,895 | |
HighPoint Operating Corp., 7.00%, 10/15/22 | 50,000 | | 12,676 | |
Hilcorp Energy I LP / Hilcorp Finance Co., 6.25%, 11/1/28(1) | 1,350,000 | | 1,233,171 | |
Holly Energy Partners LP / Holly Energy Finance Corp., 5.00%, 2/1/28(1) | 700,000 | | 687,312 | |
Indigo Natural Resources LLC, 6.875%, 2/15/26(1) | 825,000 | | 805,018 | |
Jagged Peak Energy LLC, 5.875%, 5/1/26 | 400,000 | | 399,186 | |
Laredo Petroleum, Inc., 9.50%, 1/15/25 | 475,000 | | 283,509 | |
Magnolia Oil & Gas Operating LLC / Magnolia Oil & Gas Finance Corp., 6.00%, 8/1/26(1) | 250,000 | | 247,500 | |
Matador Resources Co., 5.875%, 9/15/26 | 250,000 | | 209,456 | |
MEG Energy Corp., 7.00%, 3/31/24(1) | 360,000 | | 335,700 | |
MEG Energy Corp., 7.125%, 2/1/27(1) | 725,000 | | 652,014 | |
Moss Creek Resources Holdings, Inc., 7.50%, 1/15/26(1) | 600,000 | | 362,136 | |
Moss Creek Resources Holdings, Inc., 10.50%, 5/15/27(1) | 150,000 | | 94,284 | |
Murphy Oil Corp., 6.875%, 8/15/24 | 925,000 | | 857,359 | |
Murphy Oil Corp., 5.75%, 8/15/25 | 250,000 | | 218,745 | |
Murphy Oil Corp., 5.875%, 12/1/27 | 525,000 | | 448,864 | |
Murphy Oil Corp., 7.05%, 5/1/29 | 25,000 | | 22,975 | |
Murphy Oil Corp., 6.375%, 12/1/42 | 525,000 | | 438,669 | |
Murray Energy Corp., 9.00% Cash plus 3.00% PIK, 4/15/24(1)(3)(4) | 879,713 | | 2,771 | |
New Fortress Energy, Inc., 6.75%, 9/15/25(1) | 75,000 | | 78,553 | |
NuStar Logistics LP, 5.75%, 10/1/25 | 450,000 | | 465,885 | |
NuStar Logistics LP, 6.00%, 6/1/26 | 200,000 | | 200,907 | |
NuStar Logistics LP, 6.375%, 10/1/30 | 450,000 | | 468,000 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 2.70%, 8/15/22 | 229,000 | | 214,389 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 6.95%, 7/1/24 | 500,000 | | 485,805 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 3.50%, 6/15/25 | 200,000 | | 166,375 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 8.00%, 7/15/25 | 325,000 | | 327,634 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 5.875%, 9/1/25 | $ | 1,225,000 | | $ | 1,124,960 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 5.55%, 3/15/26 | 1,200,000 | | 1,088,796 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 3.40%, 4/15/26 | 375,000 | | 300,000 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 3.20%, 8/15/26 | 425,000 | | 337,875 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 7.50%, 10/15/26 | 300,000 | | 262,814 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 8.50%, 7/15/27 | 575,000 | | 580,511 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 7.125%, 10/15/27 | 200,000 | | 182,000 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 6.375%, 9/1/28 | 775,000 | | 718,871 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 8.875%, 7/15/30 | 725,000 | | 748,109 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 6.625%, 9/1/30 | 475,000 | | 439,078 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 7.50%, 5/1/31 | 1,627,000 | | 1,549,717 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 7.875%, 9/15/31 | 575,000 | | 560,266 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 6.45%, 9/15/36 | 2,850,000 | | 2,427,901 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 7.95%, 6/15/39 | 150,000 | | 140,906 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 4.30%, 8/15/39 | 300,000 | | 209,261 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 6.20%, 3/15/40 | 250,000 | | 205,625 | |
Parkland Corp., 6.00%, 4/1/26(1) | 50,000 | | 52,469 | |
Parkland Corp., 5.875%, 7/15/27(1) | 775,000 | | 816,172 | |
Parsley Energy LLC / Parsley Finance Corp., 5.25%, 8/15/25(1) | 325,000 | | 322,563 | |
Parsley Energy LLC / Parsley Finance Corp., 5.625%, 10/15/27(1) | 275,000 | | 274,141 | |
PBF Holding Co. LLC / PBF Finance Corp., 9.25%, 5/15/25(1) | 350,000 | | 359,256 | |
PBF Holding Co. LLC / PBF Finance Corp., 6.00%, 2/15/28(1) | 500,000 | | 336,463 | |
PBF Logistics LP / PBF Logistics Finance Corp., 6.875%, 5/15/23 | 1,000,000 | | 943,110 | |
PDC Energy, Inc., 6.125%, 9/15/24 | 175,000 | | 167,125 | |
PDC Energy, Inc., 5.75%, 5/15/26 | 25,000 | | 23,375 | |
Range Resources Corp., 5.00%, 3/15/23 | 337,000 | | 320,782 | |
Range Resources Corp., 9.25%, 2/1/26(1) | 625,000 | | 643,262 | |
Rattler Midstream LP, 5.625%, 7/15/25(1) | 450,000 | | 454,455 | |
Rockies Express Pipeline LLC, 3.60%, 5/15/25(1) | 600,000 | | 589,620 | |
Rockies Express Pipeline LLC, 4.95%, 7/15/29(1) | 275,000 | | 267,781 | |
Rockies Express Pipeline LLC, 4.80%, 5/15/30(1) | 100,000 | | 98,419 | |
Rockies Express Pipeline LLC, 7.50%, 7/15/38(1) | 100,000 | | 106,500 | |
Rockies Express Pipeline LLC, 6.875%, 4/15/40(1) | 375,000 | | 392,149 | |
Seven Generations Energy Ltd., 6.875%, 6/30/23(1) | 425,000 | | 416,836 | |
Seven Generations Energy Ltd., 5.375%, 9/30/25(1) | 250,000 | | 237,346 | |
SM Energy Co., 6.125%, 11/15/22 | 300,000 | | 234,446 | |
SM Energy Co., 5.00%, 1/15/24 | 150,000 | | 80,625 | |
SM Energy Co., 5.625%, 6/1/25 | 500,000 | | 226,823 | |
SM Energy Co., 6.75%, 9/15/26 | 575,000 | | 257,922 | |
SM Energy Co., 6.625%, 1/15/27 | 325,000 | | 145,306 | |
Southwestern Energy Co., 6.45%, 1/23/25 | 821,000 | | 798,652 | |
Southwestern Energy Co., 8.375%, 9/15/28 | 325,000 | | 319,958 | |
Summit Midstream Holdings LLC / Summit Midstream Finance Corp., 5.50%, 8/15/22 | 1,075,000 | | 756,279 | |
Summit Midstream Holdings LLC / Summit Midstream Finance Corp., 5.75%, 4/15/25 | 272,000 | | 156,256 | |
Sunoco LP / Sunoco Finance Corp., 4.875%, 1/15/23 | 556,000 | | 560,807 | |
Sunoco LP / Sunoco Finance Corp., 5.50%, 2/15/26 | 50,000 | | 50,116 | |
Sunoco LP / Sunoco Finance Corp., 6.00%, 4/15/27 | 950,000 | | 977,906 | |
Tallgrass Energy Partners LP / Tallgrass Energy Finance Corp., 4.75%, 10/1/23(1) | 200,000 | | 190,123 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Tallgrass Energy Partners LP / Tallgrass Energy Finance Corp., 5.50%, 9/15/24(1) | $ | 75,000 | | $ | 70,688 | |
Tallgrass Energy Partners LP / Tallgrass Energy Finance Corp., 7.50%, 10/1/25(1) | 475,000 | | 477,814 | |
Targa Resources Partners LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 4.25%, 11/15/23 | 1,477,000 | | 1,466,078 | |
Targa Resources Partners LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 5.875%, 4/15/26 | 2,175,000 | | 2,237,151 | |
Targa Resources Partners LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 5.00%, 1/15/28 | 975,000 | | 953,062 | |
Targa Resources Partners LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 6.875%, 1/15/29 | 500,000 | | 537,662 | |
Targa Resources Partners LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 5.50%, 3/1/30(1) | 250,000 | | 248,985 | |
Targa Resources Partners LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 4.875%, 2/1/31(1) | 1,125,000 | | 1,091,587 | |
TransMontaigne Partners LP / TLP Finance Corp., 6.125%, 2/15/26 | 75,000 | | 77,892 | |
Vine Oil & Gas LP / Vine Oil & Gas Finance Corp., 8.75%, 4/15/23(1) | 1,300,000 | | 884,000 | |
Vine Oil & Gas LP / Vine Oil & Gas Finance Corp., 9.75%, 4/15/23(1) | 500,000 | | 345,000 | |
Western Midstream Operating LP, 4.00%, 7/1/22 | 225,000 | | 226,755 | |
Western Midstream Operating LP, 3.95%, 6/1/25 | 100,000 | | 94,480 | |
Western Midstream Operating LP, 4.65%, 7/1/26 | 100,000 | | 97,500 | |
Western Midstream Operating LP, 4.50%, 3/1/28 | 475,000 | | 448,875 | |
Western Midstream Operating LP, 4.75%, 8/15/28 | 275,000 | | 265,667 | |
Western Midstream Operating LP, 5.45%, 4/1/44 | 400,000 | | 342,750 | |
Western Midstream Operating LP, 5.30%, 3/1/48 | 1,375,000 | | 1,113,750 | |
Western Midstream Operating LP, 5.50%, 8/15/48 | 225,000 | | 186,750 | |
Western Midstream Operating LP, 6.25%, 2/1/50 | 25,000 | | 23,201 | |
WPX Energy, Inc., 5.875%, 6/15/28 | 875,000 | | 915,486 | |
WPX Energy, Inc., 4.50%, 1/15/30 | 250,000 | | 247,336 | |
| | 86,723,936 | |
Paper and Forest Products — 0.1% | | |
Clearwater Paper Corp., 4.75%, 8/15/28(1) | 200,000 | | 200,875 | |
Mercer International, Inc., 6.50%, 2/1/24 | 475,000 | | 477,919 | |
Mercer International, Inc., 7.375%, 1/15/25 | 375,000 | | 380,391 | |
Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc., 6.875%, 10/1/26(1) | 150,000 | | 158,784 | |
| | 1,217,969 | |
Personal Products — 0.1% | | |
Avon International Capital plc, 6.50%, 8/15/22(1) | 125,000 | | 125,625 | |
Edgewell Personal Care Co., 5.50%, 6/1/28(1) | 700,000 | | 737,531 | |
Revlon Consumer Products Corp., 6.25%, 8/1/24 | 50,000 | | 7,375 | |
| | 870,531 | |
Pharmaceuticals — 2.5% | | |
AdaptHealth LLC, 6.125%, 8/1/28(1) | 125,000 | | 129,713 | |
Bausch Health Americas, Inc., 8.50%, 1/31/27(1) | 625,000 | | 687,603 | |
Bausch Health Cos., Inc., 5.50%, 3/1/23(1) | 31,000 | | 30,981 | |
Bausch Health Cos., Inc., 5.875%, 5/15/23(1) | 41,000 | | 40,827 | |
Bausch Health Cos., Inc., 6.125%, 4/15/25(1) | 3,625,000 | | 3,714,719 | |
Bausch Health Cos., Inc., 9.00%, 12/15/25(1) | 2,975,000 | | 3,243,642 | |
Bausch Health Cos., Inc., 7.00%, 1/15/28(1) | 375,000 | | 397,196 | |
Bausch Health Cos., Inc., 5.00%, 1/30/28(1) | 2,525,000 | | 2,455,563 | |
Bausch Health Cos., Inc., 6.25%, 2/15/29(1) | 1,150,000 | | 1,184,500 | |
Bausch Health Cos., Inc., 7.25%, 5/30/29(1) | 225,000 | | 242,535 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Bausch Health Cos., Inc., 5.25%, 1/30/30(1) | $ | 1,350,000 | | $ | 1,331,613 | |
Elanco Animal Health, Inc., 4.91%, 8/27/21 | 1,000,000 | | 1,028,750 | |
Endo Dac / Endo Finance LLC / Endo Finco, Inc., 9.50%, 7/31/27(1) | 1,741,000 | | 1,822,609 | |
Endo Dac / Endo Finance LLC / Endo Finco, Inc., 6.00%, 6/30/28(1) | 1,356,000 | | 998,016 | |
Mallinckrodt International Finance SA / Mallinckrodt CB LLC, 5.75%, 8/1/22(1)(3) | 1,100,000 | | 294,250 | |
Mallinckrodt International Finance SA / Mallinckrodt CB LLC, 5.625%, 10/15/23(1)(3) | 50,000 | | 12,688 | |
Par Pharmaceutical, Inc., 7.50%, 4/1/27(1) | 1,898,000 | | 1,990,983 | |
Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III BV, 6.00%, 4/15/24 | 400,000 | | 408,930 | |
Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III BV, 7.125%, 1/31/25 | 400,000 | | 420,792 | |
Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III BV, 4.10%, 10/1/46 | 1,000,000 | | 834,200 | |
| | 21,270,110 | |
Professional Services — 0.2% | | |
ASGN, Inc., 4.625%, 5/15/28(1) | 525,000 | | 528,050 | |
Dun & Bradstreet Corp. (The), 6.875%, 8/15/26(1) | 105,000 | | 112,972 | |
Dun & Bradstreet Corp. (The), 10.25%, 2/15/27(1) | 765,000 | | 868,134 | |
| | 1,509,156 | |
Real Estate Management and Development — 0.8% | | |
Cushman & Wakefield US Borrower LLC, 6.75%, 5/15/28(1) | 300,000 | | 312,383 | |
Five Point Operating Co. LP / Five Point Capital Corp., 7.875%, 11/15/25(1) | 50,000 | | 50,100 | |
Forestar Group, Inc., 8.00%, 4/15/24(1) | 675,000 | | 712,898 | |
Forestar Group, Inc., 5.00%, 3/1/28(1) | 1,000,000 | | 1,012,345 | |
Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC, 5.75%, 12/1/25(1) | 150,000 | | 151,875 | |
Howard Hughes Corp. (The), 5.375%, 3/15/25(1) | 400,000 | | 407,440 | |
Howard Hughes Corp. (The), 5.375%, 8/1/28(1) | 550,000 | | 549,560 | |
Hunt Cos., Inc., 6.25%, 2/15/26(1) | 525,000 | | 505,525 | |
Kennedy-Wilson, Inc., 5.875%, 4/1/24 | 1,325,000 | | 1,320,031 | |
Newmark Group, Inc., 6.125%, 11/15/23 | 475,000 | | 495,115 | |
Realogy Group LLC / Realogy Co-Issuer Corp., 4.875%, 6/1/23(1) | 100,000 | | 99,188 | |
Realogy Group LLC / Realogy Co-Issuer Corp., 7.625%, 6/15/25(1) | 736,000 | | 772,075 | |
Realogy Group LLC / Realogy Co-Issuer Corp., 9.375%, 4/1/27(1) | 175,000 | | 181,580 | |
| | 6,570,115 | |
Road and Rail — 1.4% | | |
Ahern Rentals, Inc., 7.375%, 5/15/23(1) | 1,650,000 | | 880,687 | |
Algeco Global Finance plc, 8.00%, 2/15/23(1) | 500,000 | | 497,808 | |
Avis Budget Car Rental LLC / Avis Budget Finance, Inc., 6.375%, 4/1/24(1) | 300,000 | | 285,840 | |
Avis Budget Car Rental LLC / Avis Budget Finance, Inc., 5.25%, 3/15/25(1) | 300,000 | | 274,110 | |
Avis Budget Car Rental LLC / Avis Budget Finance, Inc., 5.75%, 7/15/27(1) | 375,000 | | 338,801 | |
DAE Funding LLC, 5.25%, 11/15/21(1) | 575,000 | | 583,625 | |
DAE Funding LLC, 4.50%, 8/1/22(1) | 800,000 | | 793,000 | |
DAE Funding LLC, 5.00%, 8/1/24(1) | 300,000 | | 302,250 | |
Hertz Corp. (The), 5.50%, 10/15/24(1)(3) | 1,375,000 | | 621,328 | |
Hertz Corp. (The), 7.125%, 8/1/26(1)(3)(4) | 2,275,000 | | 1,028,016 | |
Hertz Corp. (The), 6.00%, 1/15/28(1)(3)(4) | 1,275,000 | | 579,328 | |
Uber Technologies, Inc., 7.50%, 11/1/23(1) | 1,975,000 | | 2,059,826 | |
Uber Technologies, Inc., 8.00%, 11/1/26(1) | 1,050,000 | | 1,119,300 | |
Uber Technologies, Inc., 7.50%, 9/15/27(1) | 875,000 | | 935,156 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Uber Technologies, Inc., 6.25%, 1/15/28(1) | $ | 1,150,000 | | $ | 1,182,344 | |
| | 11,481,419 | |
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 0.7% | | |
Amkor Technology, Inc., 6.625%, 9/15/27(1) | 200,000 | | 215,037 | |
ams AG, 7.00%, 7/31/25(1) | 1,400,000 | | 1,486,177 | |
Entegris, Inc., 4.625%, 2/10/26(1) | 450,000 | | 461,165 | |
Microchip Technology, Inc., 4.25%, 9/1/25(1) | 775,000 | | 804,984 | |
ON Semiconductor Corp., 3.875%, 9/1/28(1) | 675,000 | | 685,766 | |
Qorvo, Inc., 5.50%, 7/15/26 | 375,000 | | 398,355 | |
Qorvo, Inc., 4.375%, 10/15/29 | 350,000 | | 372,477 | |
Qorvo, Inc., 3.375%, 4/1/31(1) | 800,000 | | 815,200 | |
Sensata Technologies UK Financing Co. plc, 6.25%, 2/15/26(1) | 600,000 | | 629,625 | |
| | 5,868,786 | |
Software — 1.7% | | |
Ascend Learning LLC, 6.875%, 8/1/25(1) | 50,000 | | 51,068 | |
Ascend Learning LLC, 6.875%, 8/1/25(1) | 150,000 | | 154,829 | |
Boxer Parent Co., Inc., 7.125%, 10/2/25(1) | 250,000 | | 267,375 | |
Boxer Parent Co., Inc., 9.125%, 3/1/26(1) | 1,300,000 | | 1,382,875 | |
BY Crown Parent LLC, 7.375%, 10/15/24(1) | 150,000 | | 152,797 | |
BY Crown Parent LLC / BY Bond Finance, Inc., 4.25%, 1/31/26(1) | 275,000 | | 280,328 | |
Camelot Finance SA, 4.50%, 11/1/26(1) | 500,000 | | 512,420 | |
Castle US Holding Corp., 9.50%, 2/15/28(1) | 1,175,000 | | 1,123,412 | |
CDK Global, Inc., 5.875%, 6/15/26 | 150,000 | | 156,722 | |
CDK Global, Inc., 5.25%, 5/15/29(1) | 400,000 | | 426,376 | |
j2 Cloud Services LLC / j2 Cloud Co-Obligor, Inc., 6.00%, 7/15/25(1) | 800,000 | | 833,040 | |
Logan Merger Sub, Inc., 5.50%, 9/1/27(1) | 1,550,000 | | 1,576,156 | |
Open Text Corp., 5.875%, 6/1/26(1) | 650,000 | | 677,219 | |
Open Text Corp., 3.875%, 2/15/28(1) | 550,000 | | 557,304 | |
Open Text Holdings, Inc., 4.125%, 2/15/30(1) | 650,000 | | 669,682 | |
PTC, Inc., 3.625%, 2/15/25(1) | 325,000 | | 330,484 | |
PTC, Inc., 4.00%, 2/15/28(1) | 175,000 | | 180,198 | |
Solera LLC / Solera Finance, Inc., 10.50%, 3/1/24(1) | 425,000 | | 444,656 | |
SS&C Technologies, Inc., 5.50%, 9/30/27(1) | 2,000,000 | | 2,127,940 | |
Veritas US, Inc. / Veritas Bermuda Ltd., 10.50%, 2/1/24(1) | 1,111,000 | | 1,048,834 | |
Veritas US, Inc. / Veritas Bermuda Ltd., 7.50%, 9/1/25(1) | 1,200,000 | | 1,239,000 | |
| | 14,192,715 | |
Specialty Retail — 2.6% | | |
Abercrombie & Fitch Management Co., 8.75%, 7/15/25(1) | 450,000 | | 474,705 | |
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc., 4.50%, 3/1/28(1) | 320,000 | | 322,600 | |
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc., 4.75%, 3/1/30(1) | 200,000 | | 201,875 | |
Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corp., 6.25%, 4/15/25(1) | 250,000 | | 263,594 | |
Carvana Co., 8.875%, 10/1/23(1) | 875,000 | | 913,832 | |
eG Global Finance plc, 6.75%, 2/7/25(1) | 200,000 | | 205,125 | |
eG Global Finance plc, 8.50%, 10/30/25(1) | 600,000 | | 632,625 | |
Ferrellgas LP / Ferrellgas Finance Corp., 6.50%, 5/1/21 | 75,000 | | 68,709 | |
Ferrellgas LP / Ferrellgas Finance Corp., 10.00%, 4/15/25(1) | 175,000 | | 189,875 | |
Gap, Inc. (The), 8.375%, 5/15/23(1) | 150,000 | | 166,031 | |
Gap, Inc. (The), 8.625%, 5/15/25(1) | 700,000 | | 767,813 | |
Group 1 Automotive, Inc., 4.00%, 8/15/28(1) | 275,000 | | 270,703 | |
Ken Garff Automotive LLC, 4.875%, 9/15/28(1) | 350,000 | | 345,188 | |
L Brands, Inc., 5.625%, 2/15/22 | 450,000 | | 469,294 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
L Brands, Inc., 6.875%, 7/1/25(1) | $ | 200,000 | | $ | 216,302 | |
L Brands, Inc., 9.375%, 7/1/25(1) | 175,000 | | 201,031 | |
L Brands, Inc., 5.25%, 2/1/28 | 75,000 | | 72,703 | |
L Brands, Inc., 7.50%, 6/15/29 | 425,000 | | 444,843 | |
L Brands, Inc., 6.625%, 10/1/30(1) | 1,175,000 | | 1,198,500 | |
L Brands, Inc., 6.875%, 11/1/35 | 365,000 | | 360,321 | |
L Brands, Inc., 6.75%, 7/1/36 | 2,250,000 | | 2,209,219 | |
Lithia Motors, Inc., 5.25%, 8/1/25(1) | 50,000 | | 51,557 | |
Lithia Motors, Inc., 4.625%, 12/15/27(1) | 450,000 | | 465,750 | |
Lithia Motors, Inc., 4.375%, 1/15/31(1)(2) | 275,000 | | 277,750 | |
Michaels Stores, Inc., 4.75%, 10/1/27(1)(2) | 475,000 | | 471,734 | |
Murphy Oil USA, Inc., 5.625%, 5/1/27 | 50,000 | | 53,303 | |
Murphy Oil USA, Inc., 4.75%, 9/15/29 | 200,000 | | 213,463 | |
Penske Automotive Group, Inc., 5.75%, 10/1/22 | 100,000 | | 100,000 | |
Penske Automotive Group, Inc., 3.50%, 9/1/25 | 350,000 | | 347,596 | |
PetSmart, Inc., 7.125%, 3/15/23(1) | 2,700,000 | | 2,727,000 | |
PriSo Acquisition Corp., 9.00%, 5/15/23(1) | 1,425,000 | | 1,375,125 | |
Sonic Automotive, Inc., 6.125%, 3/15/27 | 975,000 | | 1,010,158 | |
Specialty Building Products Holdings LLC / SBP Finance Corp., 6.375%, 9/30/26(1) | 775,000 | | 790,016 | |
Staples, Inc., 7.50%, 4/15/26(1) | 2,175,000 | | 2,007,808 | |
Staples, Inc., 10.75%, 4/15/27(1) | 1,925,000 | | 1,546,016 | |
Suburban Propane Partners LP / Suburban Energy Finance Corp., 5.50%, 6/1/24 | 325,000 | | 328,050 | |
| | 21,760,214 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 1.3% | | |
Dell International LLC / EMC Corp., 7.125%, 6/15/24(1) | 2,500,000 | | 2,603,250 | |
Diebold Nixdorf, Inc., 8.50%, 4/15/24 | 725,000 | | 661,853 | |
Diebold Nixdorf, Inc., 9.375%, 7/15/25(1) | 375,000 | | 396,563 | |
Everi Payments, Inc., 7.50%, 12/15/25(1) | 644,000 | | 633,467 | |
NCR Corp., 8.125%, 4/15/25(1) | 175,000 | | 193,747 | |
NCR Corp., 5.75%, 9/1/27(1) | 1,150,000 | | 1,204,935 | |
NCR Corp., 5.00%, 10/1/28(1) | 1,925,000 | | 1,926,203 | |
NCR Corp., 6.125%, 9/1/29(1) | 1,100,000 | | 1,164,141 | |
NCR Corp., 5.25%, 10/1/30(1) | 750,000 | | 751,406 | |
Xerox Holdings Corp., 5.00%, 8/15/25(1) | 675,000 | | 667,926 | |
Xerox Holdings Corp., 5.50%, 8/15/28(1) | 500,000 | | 493,550 | |
| | 10,697,041 | |
Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods† | | |
Eagle Intermediate Global Holding BV/Ruyi US Finance LLC, 7.50%, 5/1/25(1) | 150,000 | | 105,750 | |
Thrifts and Mortgage Finance — 1.1% | | |
Genworth Mortgage Holdings, Inc., 6.50%, 8/15/25(1) | 1,075,000 | | 1,125,740 | |
MGIC Investment Corp., 5.75%, 8/15/23 | 475,000 | | 505,825 | |
MGIC Investment Corp., 5.25%, 8/15/28 | 1,930,000 | | 2,000,590 | |
Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, Inc., 9.125%, 7/15/26(1) | 225,000 | | 241,665 | |
Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, Inc., 6.00%, 1/15/27(1) | 500,000 | | 510,540 | |
Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, Inc., 5.50%, 8/15/28(1) | 1,075,000 | | 1,075,672 | |
NMI Holdings, Inc., 7.375%, 6/1/25(1) | 1,450,000 | | 1,551,783 | |
Provident Funding Associates LP / PFG Finance Corp., 6.375%, 6/15/25(1) | 300,000 | | 291,343 | |
Radian Group, Inc., 4.50%, 10/1/24 | 500,000 | | 497,600 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Radian Group, Inc., 4.875%, 3/15/27 | $ | 1,600,000 | | $ | 1,596,000 | |
| | 9,396,758 | |
Tobacco — 0.1% | | |
Vector Group Ltd., 6.125%, 2/1/25(1) | 500,000 | | 499,950 | |
Vector Group Ltd., 10.50%, 11/1/26(1) | 75,000 | | 76,453 | |
| | 576,403 | |
Trading Companies and Distributors — 0.4% | | |
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc., 4.875%, 11/1/25(1) | 325,000 | | 319,090 | |
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc., 4.50%, 11/15/26(1) | 175,000 | | 180,415 | |
Fly Leasing Ltd., 6.375%, 10/15/21 | 200,000 | | 200,469 | |
Fly Leasing Ltd., 5.25%, 10/15/24 | 700,000 | | 567,000 | |
Fortress Transportation & Infrastructure Investors LLC, 6.75%, 3/15/22(1) | 325,000 | | 320,848 | |
Fortress Transportation & Infrastructure Investors LLC, 6.50%, 10/1/25(1) | 175,000 | | 172,575 | |
Fortress Transportation & Infrastructure Investors LLC, 9.75%, 8/1/27(1) | 550,000 | | 588,156 | |
H&E Equipment Services, Inc., 5.625%, 9/1/25 | 575,000 | | 600,156 | |
| | 2,948,709 | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 1.4% | | |
Digicel Group Ltd., 5.00% Cash plus 3.00% PIK or 8.00% PIK, 4/1/25(1)(7) | 176,008 | | 62,483 | |
Digicel Group Ltd., 8.00% Cash plus 2.00% PIK or 10.00% PIK, 4/1/24(7) | 2,436,474 | | 1,873,039 | |
Sprint Communications, Inc., 9.25%, 4/15/22 | 350,000 | | 389,545 | |
Sprint Communications, Inc., 6.00%, 11/15/22 | 250,000 | | 269,688 | |
Sprint Corp., 7.25%, 9/15/21 | 1,050,000 | | 1,099,875 | |
Sprint Corp., 7.875%, 9/15/23 | 1,900,000 | | 2,180,487 | |
Sprint Corp., 7.125%, 6/15/24 | 575,000 | | 662,325 | |
Sprint Corp., 7.625%, 3/1/26 | 425,000 | | 514,208 | |
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 6.00%, 3/1/23 | 1,600,000 | | 1,606,160 | |
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 6.00%, 4/15/24 | 275,000 | | 281,102 | |
Vmed O2 UK Financing I plc, 4.25%, 1/31/31(1) | 1,600,000 | | 1,635,000 | |
Vodafone Group plc, VRN, 7.00%, 4/4/79 | 1,225,000 | | 1,455,589 | |
| | 12,029,501 | |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $756,151,045) | | 753,181,869 | |
PREFERRED STOCKS — 2.3% | | |
Banks — 1.7% | | |
Bank of America Corp., 5.125% | 475,000 | | 489,227 | |
Bank of America Corp., 5.875% | 225,000 | | 243,106 | |
Bank of America Corp., 6.25% | 1,775,000 | | 1,905,310 | |
Bank of America Corp., 6.30% | 25,000 | | 28,266 | |
Bank of America Corp., 6.50% | 325,000 | | 361,367 | |
Barclays plc, 6.125% | 850,000 | | 863,716 | |
Barclays plc, 7.75% | 950,000 | | 982,023 | |
Barclays plc, 8.00% | 1,000,000 | | 1,065,513 | |
Citigroup, Inc., 4.375% | 25,000 | | 24,463 | |
Citigroup, Inc., 4.70% | 1,600,000 | | 1,549,000 | |
Citigroup, Inc., 5.90% | 425,000 | | 435,391 | |
Citigroup, Inc., 5.95% | 325,000 | | 334,770 | |
Citigroup, Inc., 6.25% | 150,000 | | 166,730 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Citigroup, Inc., 6.875% | 1,749 | | $ | 48,325 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 3.55% | 200,000 | | 185,455 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 4.60% | 2,075,000 | | 2,036,094 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 6.00% | 845,000 | | 868,933 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 6.10% | 650,000 | | 683,932 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 6.125% | 400,000 | | 416,320 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 6.75% | 31,000 | | 33,625 | |
Natwest Group plc, 8.00% | 950,000 | | 1,056,609 | |
Natwest Group plc, 8.625% | 400,000 | | 410,888 | |
| | 14,189,063 | |
Capital Markets — 0.3% | | |
Credit Suisse Group AG, 5.10%(1) | 200,000 | | 193,250 | |
Credit Suisse Group AG, 6.25%(1) | 1,050,000 | | 1,128,054 | |
Deutsche Bank AG, 6.00% | 200,000 | | 173,000 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 4.17% | 350,000 | | 344,417 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 4.95% | 875,000 | | 876,451 | |
| | 2,715,172 | |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 0.3% | | |
Energy Transfer Operating LP, 6.25% | 150,000 | | 98,137 | |
Energy Transfer Operating LP, 6.625% | 625,000 | | 425,903 | |
Nine Point Energy Holdings, Inc.(4) | 18 | | 3,600 | |
Plains All American Pipeline LP, 6.125% | 2,300,000 | | 1,461,995 | |
Summit Midstream Partners LP, 9.50%(4) | 175,000 | | 22,763 | |
| | 2,012,398 | |
Trading Companies and Distributors† | | |
General Finance Corp., 8.125% | 1,116 | | 28,313 | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost $19,728,017) | | 18,944,946 | |
BANK LOAN OBLIGATIONS(9) — 1.1% | | |
Auto Components† | | |
Clarios Global LP, USD Term Loan B, 3.65%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.50%), 4/30/26 | $ | 168,761 | | 164,859 | |
Chemicals† | | |
Consolidated Energy Finance, S.A., Term Loan B, 2.66%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.50%), 5/7/25 | 146,625 | | 134,895 | |
Commercial Services and Supplies† | | |
National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance Company, 1st Lien Term Loan, 3.97%, (3-month LIBOR plus 3.75%), 5/23/25 | 73,315 | | 71,970 | |
Construction and Engineering† | | |
Golden Nugget, Inc., 2020 Initial Term Loan, 13.00%, (3-month LIBOR plus 12.00%), 10/4/23 | 100,000 | | 114,000 | |
Containers and Packaging† | | |
BWAY Holding Company, 2017 Term Loan B, 3.52%, (3-month LIBOR plus 3.25%), 4/3/24 | 92,775 | | 87,421 | |
Flex Acquisition Company, Inc., 1st Lien Term Loan, 4.00%, (3-month LIBOR plus 3.00%), 12/29/23 | 106,278 | | 104,186 | |
| | 191,607 | |
Diversified Financial Services — 0.1% | | |
Refinitiv US Holdings Inc., 2018 USD Term Loan, 3.40%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.25%), 10/1/25 | 935,254 | | 926,986 | |
Electric Utilities — 0.1% | | |
Pacific Gas & Electric Company, 2020 Term Loan, 5.50%, (3-month LIBOR plus 4.50%), 6/23/25 | 498,750 | | 489,605 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Energy Equipment and Services — 0.2% | | |
Apergy Corporation, 2020 Term Loan, 6.00%, (3-month LIBOR plus 5.00%), 5/28/27 | $ | 1,580,000 | | $ | 1,576,050 | |
Parker Drilling Co, 2nd Lien PIK Term Loan, 11.00% Cash plus 2.00% PIK, 3/26/24 | 31,567 | | 28,884 | |
| | 1,604,934 | |
Entertainment — 0.1% | | |
Allen Media, LLC, 2020 Term Loan B, 5.72%, (3-month LIBOR plus 5.50%), 2/10/27 | 472,020 | | 458,966 | |
Health Care Providers and Services† | | |
Air Methods Corporation, 2017 Term Loan B, 4.50%, (3-month LIBOR plus 3.50%), 4/22/24 | 195,654 | | 172,298 | |
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 0.3% | | |
1011778 B.C. Unlimited Liability Company, Term Loan B4, 1.90%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.75%), 11/19/26 | 315,277 | | 302,994 | |
Boyd Gaming Corporation, Term Loan B3, 2.36%, (1 Week LIBOR plus 2.25%), 9/15/23 | 58,811 | | 57,386 | |
Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited, 2018 Term Loan B, 3.72%, (3-month LIBOR plus 3.50%), 3/13/25 | 148,095 | | 134,840 | |
Golden Nugget, Inc., 2017 Incremental Term Loan B, 3.25%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.50%, 2-month LIBOR plus 2.50%), 10/4/23 | 285,515 | | 256,482 | |
Life Time Fitness Inc, 2017 Term Loan B, 3.75%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.75%), 6/10/22 | 1,156,229 | | 1,057,464 | |
UFC Holdings, LLC, 2019 Term Loan, 4.25%, (6-month LIBOR plus 3.25%), 4/29/26 | 714,003 | | 703,518 | |
| | 2,512,684 | |
Insurance — 0.1% | | |
Asurion LLC, 2017 Term Loan B4, 3.15%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.00%), 8/4/22 | 54,427 | | 53,905 | |
Hub International Limited, 2018 Term Loan B, 3.26%, (3-month LIBOR plus 3.00%), 4/25/25 | 367,399 | | 356,023 | |
| | 409,928 | |
Media — 0.1% | | |
Cengage Learning, Inc., 2016 Term Loan B, 5.25%, (3-month LIBOR plus 4.25%), 6/7/23 | 493,557 | | 414,060 | |
Diamond Sports Group, LLC, Term Loan, 3.40%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.25%), 8/24/26 | 173,250 | | 136,001 | |
| | 550,061 | |
Metals and Mining† | | |
Neenah Foundry Company, 2017 Term Loan, 10.00%, (2-month LIBOR plus 9.00%), 12/13/22 | 60,510 | | 52,946 | |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 0.1% | | |
California Resources Corporation, 2017 1st Lien Term Loan, 5.75%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.75%), 12/31/22(3)(4) | 525,000 | | 197,458 | |
California Resources Corporation, Second Out Term Loan, 11.38%, (3-month LIBOR plus 10.38%), 12/31/21(3)(4) | 25,000 | | 802 | |
CITGO Holding Inc., 2019 Term Loan B, 8.00%, (3-month LIBOR plus 7.00%), 8/1/23 | 346,500 | | 326,685 | |
Prairie ECI Acquiror LP, Term Loan B, 4.90%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.75%), 3/11/26 | 68,552 | | 62,126 | |
| | 587,071 | |
Specialty Retail† | | |
Priso Acquisition Corporation, 2017 Term Loan B, 4.18%, (6-month LIBOR plus 3.00%), 5/8/22 | 20,925 | | 20,393 | |
Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC, 2nd Lien Term Loan, 9.00%, (3-month LIBOR plus 8.00%), 11/8/24 | 94,933 | | 29,429 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Staples, Inc., 7 Year Term Loan, 5.25%, (3-month LIBOR plus 5.00%), 4/16/26 | $ | 271,563 | | $ | 253,316 | |
| | 303,138 | |
TOTAL BANK LOAN OBLIGATIONS (Cost $9,418,158) | | 8,745,948 | |
COMMON STOCKS — 0.2% | | |
Auto Components† | | |
Exide Technologies(4) | 3,465 | | 35 | |
Chemicals† | | |
Hexion Holdings Corp., Class B(4) | 12,508 | | 128,207 | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services† | | |
Colt, Class B (Acquired 5/18/16, Cost $338)(4)(5) | 676 | | — | |
Electrical Equipment† | | |
Exide Technologies(4) | 162 | | 2 | |
Energy Equipment and Services† | | |
Parker Drilling Co.(4) | 963 | | 2,889 | |
Entertainment† | | |
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., Class A | 2,850 | | 13,423 | |
Machinery† | | |
UC Holdings, Inc. (Acquired 9/21/15 - 9/30/15, Cost $103,222)(4)(5) | 4,088 | | 36,792 | |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 0.2% | | |
Denbury, Inc.(4) | 50,723 | | 892,720 | |
Nine Point Energy(4) | 1,082 | | 2,164 | |
Sabine Oil & Gas Holdings, Inc. (Acquired 5/30/17, Cost $579)(5) | 13 | | 182 | |
Warren Resources, Inc. (Acquired 10/19/16, Cost $4,800)(4)(5) | 960 | | 960 | |
Whiting Petroleum Corp.(4) | 19,911 | | 344,261 | |
| | 1,240,287 | |
Software† | | |
Avaya Holdings Corp.(4) | 140 | | 2,128 | |
Transportation Infrastructure† | | |
syncreon (Acquired 8/1/19, Cost $11,399)(4)(5) | 829 | | 24,093 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $3,002,596) | | 1,447,856 | |
CONVERTIBLE BONDS† | | |
Banks† | | |
Barclays Bank plc, 7.625%, 11/21/22 | $ | 200,000 | | 220,062 | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services† | | |
Digicel Group Ltd., 7.00% PIK(1)(10) | 56,390 | | 7,331 | |
TOTAL CONVERTIBLE BONDS (Cost $210,737) | | 227,393 | |
ESCROW INTERESTS(11)† | | |
Diversified Financial Services† | | |
Denver Parent, Escrow(4) | 63,341 | | — | |
Electric Utilities† | | |
Bruin E&P Partners LLC(4) | 875,000 | | 5,031 | |
GenOn Energy(4) | 25,000 | | — | |
GenOn Energy, Inc.(4) | 75,000 | | — | |
Texas Competitive Electric Holdings Co., Escrow(4) | 200,000 | | 550 | |
| | 5,581 | |
Energy Equipment and Services† | | |
Hercules Offshore, Inc., Escrow(4) | 3,570 | | 9,817 | |
Sanjel Corp.(4) | 200,000 | | — | |
| | 9,817 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels† | | |
Cloud Peak Energy Resources LLC / Cloud Peak Energy Finance Corp.(4) | $ | 500,000 | | $ | 5,500 | |
Sanchez Energy Corp.(4) | 475,000 | | 4,750 | |
Sanchez Energy Corp.(4) | 775,000 | | 7,750 | |
| | 18,000 | |
Paper and Forest Products† | | |
Appvion, Inc., Escrow(4) | 200,000 | | 11,000 | |
Specialty Retail† | | |
Claire's Stores, Inc., Escrow(4) | 25,000 | | 3,813 | |
Thrifts and Mortgage Finance† | | |
Washington Mutual Bank, Escrow(4) | 250,000 | | 3,250 | |
TOTAL ESCROW INTERESTS (Cost $2,717,423) | | 51,461 | |
WARRANTS† | | |
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers† | | |
Vistra Corp.(4) | 1,215 | | 691 | |
Media† | | |
iHeartMedia, Inc.(4) | 342 | | 2,650 | |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels† | | |
Denbury, Inc.(4) | 2,543 | | 13,985 | |
Paper and Forest Products† | | |
Appvion Holdings Corp.(4) | 195 | | — | |
Appvion Holdings Corp.(4) | 195 | | — | |
| | — | |
TOTAL WARRANTS (Cost $5,818) | | 17,326 | |
RIGHTS† | | |
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers† | | |
Vistra Energy Corp.(4) | 3,425 | | 3,768 | |
Specialty Retail† | | |
Claire's Stores, Inc.(4) | 26,134 | | — | |
TOTAL RIGHTS (Cost $—) | | 3,768 | |
TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS — 4.7% | | |
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class (Cost $39,598,055) | 39,598,055 | | 39,598,055 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 98.4% (Cost $830,831,849) | | 822,218,622 | |
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — 1.6% | | 13,362,294 | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 835,580,916 | |
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
LIBOR | - | London Interbank Offered Rate |
MTN | - | Medium Term Note |
PIK | - | Payment in Kind. Security may pay a cash rate and/or an in kind rate. |
USD | - | United States Dollar |
VRN | - | Variable Rate Note. The rate adjusts periodically based upon the terms set forth in the security’s offering documents. The rate shown is effective at the period end and the reference rate and spread, if any, is indicated. The security's effective maturity date may be shorter than the final maturity date shown. |
† Category is less than 0.05% of total net assets.
(1)Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A 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 $496,306,374, which represented 59.4% of total net assets. Of these securities, 0.7% of total net assets were deemed illiquid under policies approved by the Board of Trustees.
(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.
(3)Security is in default.
(4)Non-income producing.
(5)Restricted security that may not be offered for public sale without being registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission and/or may be subject to resale, redemption or transferability restrictions. The aggregate value of these securities at the period end was $74,126, which represented less than 0.05% of total net assets.
(6)The security's rate was paid in cash at the last payment date.
(7)The security's rate was paid in kind or a combination of cash and in kind at the last payment date.
(8)Maturity is in default.
(9)The interest rate on a bank loan obligation adjusts periodically based on a predetermined schedule. Rate or range of rates shown is effective at period end. The maturity date on a bank loan obligation may be less than indicated as a result of contractual or optional prepayments. These prepayments cannot be predicted with certainty.
(10)Perpetual maturity with no stated maturity date.
(11)Escrow interests represent beneficial interests in bankruptcy reorganizations or liquidation proceedings and may be subject to resale, redemption, or transferability restrictions. The amount and timing of future payments, if any, cannot be predicted with certainty.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
| | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | | |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (UNAUDITED) | |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (cost of $830,831,849) | $ | 822,218,622 | |
Cash | 11,732 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 5,001,195 | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | 4,217,869 | |
Interest and dividends receivable | 13,062,305 | |
| 844,511,723 | |
| |
Liabilities | |
Payable for investments purchased | 6,959,692 | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 491,439 | |
Accrued management fees | 386,498 | |
Distribution and service fees payable | 678 | |
Dividends payable | 1,092,500 | |
| 8,930,807 | |
| |
Net Assets | $ | 835,580,916 | |
| |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital paid in | $ | 854,198,703 | |
Distributable earnings | (18,617,787) | |
| $ | 835,580,916 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share |
Investor Class | $31,508,421 | 3,454,542 | $9.12 |
I Class | $101,381,785 | 11,124,458 | $9.11 |
Y Class | $446,588,668 | 48,988,601 | $9.12 |
A Class | $3,240,582 | 355,347 | $9.12* |
R5 Class | $129,173 | 14,169 | $9.12 |
R6 Class | $252,732,287 | 27,738,473 | $9.11 |
*Maximum offering price $9.55 (net asset value divided by 0.955).
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (UNAUDITED) |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Interest | $ | 20,097,380 | |
Dividends | 2,872 | |
| 20,100,252 | |
| |
Expenses: | |
Management fees | 1,875,472 | |
Distribution and service fees - A Class | 3,999 | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 22,756 | |
Other expenses | 346 | |
| 1,902,573 | |
| |
Net investment income (loss) | 18,197,679 | |
| |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (2,451,500) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | 65,330,435 | |
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 62,878,935 | |
| |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | 81,076,614 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
| | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
| | | | | | | | |
SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2020 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | September 30, 2020 | March 31, 2020 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 18,197,679 | | $ | 22,951,339 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | (2,451,500) | | (3,843,211) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 65,330,435 | | (69,478,605) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 81,076,614 | | (50,370,477) | |
| | |
Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From earnings: | | |
Investor Class | (601,772) | | (1,120,993) | |
I Class | (2,038,216) | | (2,883,230) | |
Y Class | (10,987,910) | | (13,638,015) | |
A Class | (85,965) | | (110,089) | |
R5 Class | (3,401) | | (7,056) | |
R6 Class | (5,020,333) | | (5,964,245) | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (18,737,597) | | (23,723,628) | |
| | |
Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5) | 302,220,233 | | 279,721,450 | |
| | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | 364,559,250 | | 205,627,345 | |
| | |
Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 471,021,666 | | 265,394,321 | |
End of period | $ | 835,580,916 | | $ | 471,021,666 | |
| | |
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (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 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 offers the Investor Class, I Class, Y Class, A Class, R5 Class and R6 Class. The A Class may incur an initial sales charge and 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 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 convertible bonds 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.
Equity securities that are listed or traded on a domestic securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price or at the official closing price as provided by the exchange. Equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued at the closing price of such securities on the exchange where primarily traded or at the close of the NYSE, if that is earlier. If no last sales price is reported, or if local convention or regulation so provides, the mean of the latest bid and asked prices may be used. Securities traded over-the-counter are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the last sales price, or the official closing price.
Hybrid securities are valued at the evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices as provided by investment dealers. Preferred stocks and convertible preferred stocks with perpetual maturities are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security specific information.
Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported 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. The fund also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that the Board of Trustees, or its delegate, deems appropriate. The fund may apply a model-derived factor to the closing price of equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges. The factor is based on observable market data as provided by an independent pricing service.
Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Net realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is also used for federal income tax purposes.
Investment Income — Interest income 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.
Segregated Assets — In accordance with the 1940 Act, the fund segregates assets on its books and records to cover certain types of investment securities and other financial instruments. 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 collateral requirements.
Income Tax Status — It is the fund’s policy to distribute substantially all net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders and to otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes. The fund files U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns as applicable. The fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authority until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years from the date of filing but can be longer in certain jurisdictions. At this time, management believes there are no uncertain tax positions which, based on their technical merit, would not be sustained upon examination and for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Multiple Class — All shares of the fund represent an equal pro rata interest in the net assets of the class to which such shares belong, and have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except for class specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes. Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the fund are allocated to each class of shares based on their relative net assets.
Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income, if any, are 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 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.
Management Fees — The trust has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per class. The agreement provides that ACIM will pay all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent trustees (including legal counsel fees), extraordinary expenses, and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class's daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The difference in the fee among the classes is a result of their separate arrangements for non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder services. It is not the result of any difference in advisory or custodial fees or other expenses related to the management of the fund’s assets, which do not vary by class.
The annual management fee for each class is as follows:
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Investor Class | I Class | Y Class | A Class | R5 Class | R6 Class |
0.775% | 0.675% | 0.575% | 0.775% | 0.575% | 0.525% |
Distribution and Service Fees — The Board of Trustees has adopted a Master Distribution and Individual Shareholder Services Plan (the plan) for the A Class, pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act. The plan provides that the A Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.25%. The fees are computed and accrued daily based on the A 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 plan during the period ended September 30, 2020 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 and sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended September 30, 2020 were $431,405,774 and $179,703,511, respectively.
5. Capital Share Transactions
Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows (unlimited number of shares authorized):
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Six months ended September 30, 2020 | Year ended March 31, 2020 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class | | | | |
Sold | 1,857,384 | | $ | 16,803,323 | | 2,582,968 | | $ | 24,120,040 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 56,256 | | 503,513 | | 110,350 | | 1,019,509 | |
Redeemed | (467,907) | | (4,087,690) | | (2,485,789) | | (21,937,345) | |
| 1,445,733 | | 13,219,146 | | 207,529 | | 3,202,204 | |
I Class | | | | |
Sold | 5,132,454 | | 46,410,201 | | 8,352,870 | | 78,150,692 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 228,063 | | 2,037,676 | | 313,010 | | 2,880,273 | |
Redeemed | (907,883) | | (8,008,910) | | (4,658,566) | | (42,376,491) | |
| 4,452,634 | | 40,438,967 | | 4,007,314 | | 38,654,474 | |
Y Class | | | | |
Sold | 22,027,476 | | 192,037,471 | | 28,658,736 | | 267,758,192 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 540,702 | | 4,843,276 | | 527,541 | | 4,858,908 | |
Redeemed | (9,395,581) | | (80,104,023) | | (6,793,258) | | (60,475,175) | |
| 13,172,597 | | 116,776,724 | | 22,393,019 | | 212,141,925 | |
A Class | | | | |
Sold | 56,212 | | 490,470 | | 382,324 | | 3,587,904 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 9,549 | | 85,031 | | 11,759 | | 107,889 | |
Redeemed | (53,189) | | (474,869) | | (150,475) | | (1,402,229) | |
| 12,572 | | 100,632 | | 243,608 | | 2,293,564 | |
R5 Class | | | | |
Sold | 1,461 | | 12,939 | | 3,507 | | 32,230 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 382 | | 3,401 | | 763 | | 7,056 | |
Redeemed | (660) | | (5,279) | | (6,930) | | (64,798) | |
| 1,183 | | 11,061 | | (2,660) | | (25,512) | |
R6 Class | | | | |
Sold | 15,400,304 | | 137,028,687 | | 3,272,990 | | 30,517,557 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 562,193 | | 5,020,296 | | 647,328 | | 5,964,033 | |
Redeemed | (1,180,507) | | (10,375,280) | | (1,440,560) | | (13,026,795) | |
| 14,781,990 | | 131,673,703 | | 2,479,758 | | 23,454,795 | |
Net increase (decrease) | 33,866,709 | | $ | 302,220,233 | | 29,328,568 | | $ | 279,721,450 | |
6. Fair Value Measurements
The fund’s investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels.
•Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments.
•Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars.
•Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions).
The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments.
The following is a summary of the level classifications as of period end. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund’s portfolio holdings.
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Investment Securities | | | |
Corporate Bonds | — | | $ | 753,181,869 | | — | |
Preferred Stocks | $ | 76,638 | | 18,868,308 | | — | |
Bank Loan Obligations | — | | 8,745,948 | | — | |
Common Stocks | 1,383,628 | | 64,228 | | — | |
Convertible Bonds | — | | 227,393 | | — | |
Escrow Interests | — | | 51,461 | | — | |
Warrants | — | | 17,326 | | — | |
Rights | — | | 3,768 | | — | |
Temporary Cash Investments | 39,598,055 | | — | | — | |
| $ | 41,058,321 | | $ | 781,160,301 | | — | |
7. Risk Factors
The value of the fund’s shares will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, based on the performance of the securities owned by the fund and other factors generally affecting the securities market. Market risks, including political, regulatory, economic and social developments, can affect the value of the fund’s investments. Natural disasters, public health emergencies, terrorism and other unforeseeable events may lead to increased market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.
The fund invests primarily in high-yield and lower-quality debt securities, which are subject to substantial risks including liquidity risk and credit risk.
The fund may invest in instruments that have variable or floating coupon rates based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). LIBOR is a benchmark interest rate intended to be representative of the rate at which certain major international banks lend to one another over short-terms. LIBOR will be phased out by the end of 2021. Uncertainty remains regarding a replacement rate or rates for LIBOR. The transition process may lead to increased volatility or illiquidity in markets for instruments that rely on LIBOR. This could result in a change to the value of such instruments.
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 | $ | 831,970,119 | |
Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 23,376,547 | |
Gross tax depreciation of investments | (33,128,044) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | $ | (9,751,497) | |
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, 2020, the fund had accumulated short-term capital losses of $(1,786,399) and accumulated long-term capital losses of $(4,255,647), which represent net capital loss carryovers that may be used to offset future realized capital gains for federal income tax purposes. The capital loss carryovers may be carried forward for an unlimited period. Future capital loss carryover utilization in any given year may be subject to Internal Revenue Code limitations.
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended 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) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(3) | $8.15 | 0.24 | 0.98 | 1.22 | (0.25) | — | (0.25) | $9.12 | 15.06% | 0.78%(4) | 0.78%(4) | 5.42%(4) | 30% | $31,508 |
2020 | $9.32 | 0.48 | (1.16) | (0.68) | (0.49) | — | (0.49) | $8.15 | (7.76)% | 0.78% | 0.78% | 5.14% | 55% | $16,377 |
2019 | $9.43 | 0.53 | (0.11) | 0.42 | (0.53) | — | (0.53) | $9.32 | 4.65% | 0.78% | 0.78% | 5.73% | 43% | $16,796 |
2018(5) | $9.68 | 0.27 | (0.24) | 0.03 | (0.28) | — | (0.28) | $9.43 | 0.29% | 0.78%(4) | 0.78%(4) | 5.70%(4) | 26% | $1,401 |
I Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(3) | $8.15 | 0.25 | 0.96 | 1.21 | (0.25) | — | (0.25) | $9.11 | 14.99% | 0.68%(4) | 0.68%(4) | 5.52%(4) | 30% | $101,382 |
2020 | $9.32 | 0.48 | (1.15) | (0.67) | (0.50) | — | (0.50) | $8.15 | (7.66)% | 0.68% | 0.68% | 5.24% | 55% | $54,346 |
2019 | $9.42 | 0.54 | (0.10) | 0.44 | (0.54) | — | (0.54) | $9.32 | 4.86% | 0.68% | 0.68% | 5.83% | 43% | $24,825 |
2018(5) | $9.68 | 0.27 | (0.25) | 0.02 | (0.28) | — | (0.28) | $9.42 | 0.23% | 0.68%(4) | 0.68%(4) | 5.80%(4) | 26% | $8,078 |
Y Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(3) | $8.15 | 0.25 | 0.98 | 1.23 | (0.26) | — | (0.26) | $9.12 | 15.17% | 0.58%(4) | 0.58%(4) | 5.62%(4) | 30% | $446,589 |
2020 | $9.32 | 0.49 | (1.15) | (0.66) | (0.51) | — | (0.51) | $8.15 | (7.57)% | 0.58% | 0.58% | 5.34% | 55% | $291,873 |
2019 | $9.42 | 0.55 | (0.10) | 0.45 | (0.55) | — | (0.55) | $9.32 | 4.97% | 0.58% | 0.58% | 5.93% | 43% | $125,104 |
2018(6) | $9.68 | 0.28 | (0.25) | 0.03 | (0.29) | — | (0.29) | $9.42 | 0.31% | 0.58%(4) | 0.58%(4) | 5.90%(4) | 26% | $141,643 |
2017 | $9.42 | 0.56 | 0.24 | 0.80 | (0.54) | — | (0.54) | $9.68 | 8.74% | 0.58% | 1.00% | 5.83%(7) | 81% | $127,414 |
2016 | $8.95 | 0.58 | 0.46 | 1.04 | (0.57)(8) | — | (0.57) | $9.42 | 12.15% | 0.61% | 1.49% | 6.37%(7) | 116% | $94,197 |
2015 | $10.24 | 0.65 | (1.11) | (0.46) | (0.65) | (0.18) | (0.83) | $8.95 | (4.79)% | 0.71% | 2.95% | 6.62%(7) | 106% | $34,075 | |
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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) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
A Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(3) | $8.15 | 0.23 | 0.98 | 1.21 | (0.24) | — | (0.24) | $9.12 | 14.92% | 1.03%(4) | 1.03%(4) | 5.17%(4) | 30% | $3,241 |
2020 | $9.32 | 0.45 | (1.15) | (0.70) | (0.47) | — | (0.47) | $8.15 | (7.99)% | 1.03% | 1.03% | 4.89% | 55% | $2,793 |
2019 | $9.42 | 0.51 | (0.10) | 0.41 | (0.51) | — | (0.51) | $9.32 | 4.50% | 1.03% | 1.03% | 5.48% | 43% | $924 |
2018(5) | $9.68 | 0.26 | (0.25) | 0.01 | (0.27) | — | (0.27) | $9.42 | 0.06% | 1.03%(4) | 1.03%(4) | 5.45%(4) | 26% | $5 |
R5 Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(3) | $8.15 | 0.25 | 0.98 | 1.23 | (0.26) | — | (0.26) | $9.12 | 15.17% | 0.58%(4) | 0.58%(4) | 5.62%(4) | 30% | $129 |
2020 | $9.32 | 0.50 | (1.16) | (0.66) | (0.51) | — | (0.51) | $8.15 | (7.56)% | 0.58% | 0.58% | 5.34% | 55% | $106 |
2019 | $9.42 | 0.55 | (0.10) | 0.45 | (0.55) | — | (0.55) | $9.32 | 4.96% | 0.58% | 0.58% | 5.93% | 43% | $146 |
2018(5) | $9.68 | 0.28 | (0.25) | 0.03 | (0.29) | — | (0.29) | $9.42 | 0.27% | 0.58%(4) | 0.58%(4) | 5.90%(4) | 26% | $5 |
R6 Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(3) | $8.14 | 0.25 | 0.98 | 1.23 | (0.26) | — | (0.26) | $9.11 | 15.08% | 0.53%(4) | 0.53%(4) | 5.67%(4) | 30% | $252,732 |
2020 | $9.32 | 0.50 | (1.16) | (0.66) | (0.52) | — | (0.52) | $8.14 | (7.53)% | 0.53% | 0.53% | 5.39% | 55% | $105,526 |
2019 | $9.42 | 0.56 | (0.10) | 0.46 | (0.56) | — | (0.56) | $9.32 | 5.02% | 0.53% | 0.53% | 5.98% | 43% | $97,599 |
2018(5) | $9.68 | 0.26 | (0.23) | 0.03 | (0.29) | — | (0.29) | $9.42 | 0.31% | 0.53%(4) | 0.53%(4) | 5.95%(4) | 26% | $6,969 |
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Notes to Financial Highlights |
(1)Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2)Total returns are calculated based on the net asset value of the last business day and do not reflect applicable sales charges, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.
(3)Six months ended September 30, 2020 (unaudited).
(4)Annualized.
(5)October 2, 2017 (commencement of sale) through March 31, 2018.
(6)October 1, 2017 through March 31, 2018. The fund's fiscal year end was changed from September 30 to March 31, resulting in a six-month annual reporting period. For the years before March 31, 2018, the fund's fiscal year end was September 30.
(7)The ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been lower if a portion of the fees had not been waived and/or reimbursed.
(8)Per-share amount includes a distribution from tax return of capital of less than $0.005.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Approval of Management and Subadvisory Agreements
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At a meeting held on June 17, 2020, 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. The Board also unanimously approved the renewal of the investment subadvisory agreement pursuant to which Nomura Corporate Research and Asset Management, Inc. (the “Subadvisor”) acts as subadvisor to 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 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 and the subadvisory agreement, the Board requested and reviewed extensive data and analysis relating to the proposed renewal. This information and analysis was compiled by the Advisor, the Subadvisor and certain independent providers of evaluation data concerning the Fund and the services provided to the Fund by the Advisor and the Subadvisor.
In connection with its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement and the subadvisory agreement, the Board’s review and evaluation of the services provided by the Advisor and the Subadvisor included, but was not limited to, the following:
•the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, and other services provided to the Fund;
•the wide range of other programs and services the Advisor and its affiliates provide to the Fund and its shareholders on a routine and non-routine basis;
•the Fund’s investment performance, 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;
•the cost of owning the Fund compared to the cost of owning similar funds;
•the compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory experience of the Advisor and its affiliates, the Subadvisor and certain other Fund service providers;
•financial data showing the cost of services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates to the Fund, the profitability of the Fund to the Advisor, and the overall profitability of the Advisor;
•the Advisor’s strategic plans;
•the Advisor’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic;
•any economies of scale associated with the Advisor’s management of the Fund;
•services provided and charges to the Advisor’s other investment management clients;
•fees and expenses associated with any investment by the Fund in other funds;
•payments and practices in connection with financial intermediaries holding shares of the Fund on behalf of their clients and the services provided by intermediaries in connection therewith; and
•any collateral benefits derived by the Advisor from the management of the Fund.
In keeping with its practice, the Board held two meetings and the independent Trustees met in private session to discuss the renewal and to review and discuss the information provided in
response to their request. The Board held active discussions with the Advisor regarding the renewal of the management agreement and the subadvisory 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 Subadvisor, 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 and the subadvisory 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 and subadvisory agreement, the Board based its decision on a number of factors, including the following:
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services — Generally. Under the management agreement, the Advisor is responsible for providing or arranging for all services necessary for the operation of the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor provides or arranges at its own expense a wide variety of services including:
•constructing and designing the Fund
•portfolio research and security selection
•initial capitalization/funding
•securities trading
•Fund administration
•custody of Fund assets
•daily valuation of the Fund’s portfolio
•shareholder servicing and transfer agency, including shareholder confirmations, recordkeeping, and communications
•legal services (except the independent Trustees’ counsel)
•regulatory and portfolio compliance
•financial reporting
•marketing and distribution (except amounts paid by the Fund under Rule 12b-1 plans)
The Board noted that many of these services have expanded over time in terms of both quantity and complexity in response to shareholder demands, competition in the industry, changing distribution channels, and the changing regulatory environment.
Investment Management Services. The nature of the investment management services provided to the Fund is quite complex and allows Fund shareholders access to professional money management, instant diversification of their investments 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 and the Subadvisor to manage the Fund in accordance with its investment objectives and approved strategies. Further, the Trustees recognize that the Advisor and the Subadvisor have an obligation to seek the best execution of fund trades. In providing these services, the Advisor and the Subadvisor utilize 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 investment performance information during the management agreement renewal process. If performance concerns are identified, the Fund receives special reviews until performance improves, during which the Board discusses with the Advisor and/or the Subadvisor 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 five-year period, at its benchmark for the three-year period and below its benchmark for the one-year period reviewed by the Board. The Board found the investment
management services provided by the Advisor and the Subadvisor to the Fund to be satisfactory and consistent with the management agreement.
Shareholder and Other Services. Under the management agreement, the Advisor, either directly or through affiliates or third parties, provides the Fund with a comprehensive package of transfer agency, shareholder, and other services. The Board, directly and through its various committees, regularly reviews reports and evaluations of such services at its regular meetings. These reports include, but are not limited to, information regarding the operational efficiency and accuracy of the shareholder and transfer agency services provided, staffing levels, shareholder satisfaction, technology support (including cyber security), new products and services offered to Fund shareholders, securities trading activities, portfolio valuation services, auditing services, and legal and operational compliance activities. The Board found the services provided by the Advisor to the Fund under the management agreement to be competitive and of high quality.
COVID-19 Response. During 2020, much of the world experienced unprecedented change and challenges from the impacts of the rapidly evolving, worldwide spread of the COVID-19 virus. The Board evaluated the Advisor’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on service to the Fund. The Board found that Fund shareholders have continued to receive the Advisor’s investment management and other services without disruption, and Advisor personnel have demonstrated great resiliency in providing those services. The Board, directly and through its committees, continues to monitor the impact of the pandemic and the response of each of the Fund’s service providers.
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. The Board did not consider the profitability of the Subadvisor because the Subadvisor is paid from the unified management fee of the Advisor as a result of arms’ length negotiations.
Ethics. The Board generally considers the Advisor’s commitment to providing quality services to shareholders and to conducting its business ethically. They noted that the Advisor’s practices generally meet or exceed industry best practices.
Economies of Scale. The Board also reviewed information provided by the Advisor regarding the possible existence of economies of scale in connection with the management of the Fund. The Board concluded that economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, especially on a fund-by-fund basis. The Board concluded that the Advisor is appropriately sharing economies of scale, to the extent they exist, through its competitive fee structure, offering competitive fees from fund inception, and through reinvestment in its business, infrastructure, investment capabilities and initiatives to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded services.
Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than brokerage expenses, expenses attributable to short sales, taxes, interest, extraordinary expenses, fees and expenses of the Fund’s independent Trustees (including their independent legal counsel), and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act. The Board specifically noted that the subadvisory fee paid to the Subadvisor and the terms of the Subadvisory Agreement were subject to arms’ length negotiation between the Advisor and the Subadvisor and are paid by the Advisor out of its unified management fee. Under this 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, 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 with respect to the Fund. The Trustees reviewed such information and received representations from the Advisor that all such payments by the Fund were made pursuant to the Fund’s Rule 12b-1 Plan and that all such payments by the Advisor were made from the Advisor’s resources and reasonable profits. The Board found such 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 may receive proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex.
Existing Relationship. The Board also considered whether there was any reason for not continuing the existing arrangement with the Advisor. In this regard, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund’s operations and various risks, uncertainties, and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision not to continue such relationship. In particular, the Board recognized that most shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Advisor’s industry standing and reputation and in the expectation that the Advisor will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund.
Conclusion of the Trustees. As a result of this process, the Board, including all of the independent Trustees 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 and the subadvisory agreement are 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 American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com/proxy. A description of the policies is also available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on americancentury.com/proxy. It is also available at sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. The fund’s Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. 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, 2020 |
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| High-Yield Fund |
| Investor Class (ABHIX) |
| I Class (AHYHX) |
| Y Class (AHYLX) |
| A Class (AHYVX) |
| C Class (AHDCX) |
| R Class (AHYRX) |
| R5 Class (ACYIX) |
| R6 Class (AHYDX) |
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Fund Characteristics | |
Shareholder Fee Example | |
Schedule of Investments | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Statement of Operations | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Financial Highlights | |
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Approval of Management Agreement | |
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Additional Information | |
Any opinions expressed in this report reflect those of the author as of the date of the report, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of American Century Investments® or any other person in the American Century Investments organization. Any such opinions are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and American Century Investments disclaims any responsibility to update such opinions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice and, because investment decisions made by American Century Investments funds are based on numerous factors, may not be relied upon as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any American Century Investments fund. Security examples are used for representational purposes only and are not intended as recommendations to purchase or sell securities. Performance information for comparative indices and securities is provided to American Century Investments by third party vendors. To the best of American Century Investments’ knowledge, such information is accurate at the time of printing.
Jonathan Thomas
Dear Investor:
Thank you for reviewing this semiannual report for the period ended September 30, 2020. It provides a market overview (below), followed by a schedule of fund investments and other financial information. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.
Markets Bounced Back from Steep Sell-Off
The reporting period began on the heels of a massive risk asset sell-off triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic shutdowns. U.S. stocks, corporate bonds and other riskier assets plunged, and the resulting flight to quality drove U.S. Treasury yields to record lows. However, thanks to swift and aggressive action from the Federal Reserve (Fed) and the federal government, the financial markets rebounded quickly.
The Fed’s response included slashing interest rates to near 0%, launching quantitative easing and unveiling several lending programs for corporations and municipalities. Congress delivered a
$2 trillion aid package to employees and businesses affected by the shutdowns. These efforts helped stabilize the financial markets and Treasury yields. By the end of April, a turnaround was well underway, and the bullish sentiment generally continued through September. In addition, declining coronavirus infection, hospitalization and death rates, the gradual reopening of state economies, and COVID-19 treatment and vaccine progress also helped fuel the recovery.
U.S. stocks (S&P 500 Index) returned more than 31% for the six-month period. The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index gained nearly 4%, largely due to a corporate bond rally.
A Slow Return to Normal
The return to pre-pandemic life will take time and patience, but we are confident we will get there. Several drug companies are in final stages of vaccine trials, and medical professionals continue to fine-tune virus treatment protocols. In the meantime, investors likely will face periods of outbreak-related disruptions, economic and political uncertainty, and heightened market volatility. These influences can be unsettling, but they tend to be temporary.
We appreciate your confidence in us during these extraordinary times. Our firm has a long history of helping clients weather unpredictable markets, and we’re confident we will continue to meet today’s challenges.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Thomas
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Century Investments
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 | |
Portfolio at a Glance | |
Average Duration (effective) | 3.6 years |
Weighted Average Life to Maturity | 7.0 years |
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Types of Investments in Portfolio | % of net assets |
Corporate Bonds | 88.1% |
Preferred Stocks | 4.0% |
Exchange-Traded Funds | 2.0% |
Bank Loan Obligations | 1.3% |
Asset-Backed Securities | 0.3% |
Temporary Cash Investments | 3.2% |
Temporary Cash Investments - Securities Lending Collateral | 2.5% |
Other Assets and Liabilities | (1.4)% |
Fund shareholders may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemption/exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing cost of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2020 to September 30, 2020.
Actual Expenses
The table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses for each class. You may use the information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century Investments fund, or I Class shares of the American Century Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century Investments account (i.e., not through a financial intermediary or employer-sponsored retirement plan account), American Century Investments may charge you a $25.00 annual account maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than $10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your accounts to pay the $25.00 fee. In determining your total eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in all personal accounts (including American Century Investments brokerage accounts) registered under your Social Security number. Personal accounts include individual accounts, joint accounts, UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth, Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other retirement accounts. If you have only business, business retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Investments brokerage accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. If you are subject to the account maintenance fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee amount.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return of a fund’s share class. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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| Beginning Account Value 4/1/20 | Ending Account Value 9/30/20 | Expenses Paid During Period(1) 4/1/20 - 9/30/20 |
Annualized Expense Ratio(1) |
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,120.40 | $4.15 | 0.78% |
I Class | $1,000 | $1,120.80 | $3.62 | 0.68% |
Y Class | $1,000 | $1,123.60 | $3.09 | 0.58% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,121.10 | $5.48 | 1.03% |
C Class | $1,000 | $1,114.90 | $9.44 | 1.78% |
R Class | $1,000 | $1,117.70 | $6.80 | 1.28% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $1,123.60 | $3.09 | 0.58% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $1,121.80 | $2.82 | 0.53% |
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,021.16 | $3.95 | 0.78% |
I Class | $1,000 | $1,021.66 | $3.45 | 0.68% |
Y Class | $1,000 | $1,022.16 | $2.94 | 0.58% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,019.90 | $5.22 | 1.03% |
C Class | $1,000 | $1,016.14 | $9.00 | 1.78% |
R Class | $1,000 | $1,018.65 | $6.48 | 1.28% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $1,022.16 | $2.94 | 0.58% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $1,022.41 | $2.69 | 0.53% |
(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, 2020 (UNAUDITED)
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| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
CORPORATE BONDS — 88.1% | | |
Aerospace and Defense — 2.8% | | |
Boeing Co. (The), 5.15%, 5/1/30 | $ | 1,000,000 | | $ | 1,123,192 | |
Bombardier, Inc., 8.75%, 12/1/21(1) | 160,000 | | 162,334 | |
Bombardier, Inc., 5.75%, 3/15/22(1) | 215,000 | | 208,550 | |
Bombardier, Inc., 6.00%, 10/15/22(1) | 185,000 | | 171,819 | |
Bombardier, Inc., 7.50%, 3/15/25(1) | 305,000 | | 229,512 | |
Howmet Aerospace, Inc., 5.125%, 10/1/24 | 175,000 | | 184,625 | |
TransDigm, Inc., 6.25%, 3/15/26(1) | 1,000,000 | | 1,049,805 | |
TransDigm, Inc., 6.375%, 6/15/26 | 520,000 | | 523,250 | |
| | 3,653,087 | |
Air Freight and Logistics — 0.1% | | |
XPO Logistics, Inc., 6.75%, 8/15/24(1) | 100,000 | | 106,107 | |
Airlines — 0.4% | | |
United Airlines Holdings, Inc., 5.00%, 2/1/24(2) | 555,000 | | 486,666 | |
Auto Components — 0.5% | | |
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The), 5.125%, 11/15/23 | 540,000 | | 539,663 | |
ZF North America Capital, Inc., 4.75%, 4/29/25(1) | 160,000 | | 163,990 | |
| | 703,653 | |
Automobiles — 1.7% | | |
Ford Motor Co., 8.50%, 4/21/23 | 1,080,000 | | 1,178,923 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 2.98%, 8/3/22 | 300,000 | | 296,772 | |
Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., 4.35%, 9/17/27(1) | 750,000 | | 754,058 | |
| | 2,229,753 | |
Banks — 0.2% | | |
CIT Group, Inc., 5.00%, 8/1/23 | 250,000 | | 259,844 | |
Biotechnology — 0.4% | | |
Emergent BioSolutions, Inc., 3.875%, 8/15/28(1) | 569,000 | | 572,659 | |
Building Products — 0.8% | | |
Builders FirstSource, Inc., 5.00%, 3/1/30(1) | 120,000 | | 124,425 | |
Griffon Corp., 5.75%, 3/1/28 | 800,000 | | 836,984 | |
Standard Industries, Inc., 4.75%, 1/15/28(1) | 135,000 | | 140,400 | |
| | 1,101,809 | |
Capital Markets — 1.7% | | |
Icahn Enterprises LP / Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp., 5.25%, 5/15/27 | 787,000 | | 822,356 | |
LPL Holdings, Inc., 4.625%, 11/15/27(1) | 380,000 | | 384,987 | |
MSCI, Inc., 4.00%, 11/15/29(1) | 420,000 | | 441,710 | |
Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp., 3.50%, 2/25/25 | 180,000 | | 181,207 | |
Owl Rock Technology Finance Corp., 4.75%, 12/15/25(1) | 400,000 | | 396,069 | |
| | 2,226,329 | |
Chemicals — 2.1% | | |
CF Industries, Inc., 3.45%, 6/1/23 | 413,000 | | 424,099 | |
CF Industries, Inc., 4.95%, 6/1/43 | 500,000 | | 583,287 | |
Huntsman International LLC, 5.125%, 11/15/22 | 195,000 | | 209,857 | |
Olin Corp., 5.125%, 9/15/27 | 360,000 | | 357,075 | |
Olin Corp., 5.625%, 8/1/29 | 500,000 | | 493,123 | |
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Tronox Finance plc, 5.75%, 10/1/25(1) | $ | 680,000 | | $ | 672,279 | |
| | 2,739,720 | |
Commercial Services and Supplies — 0.9% | | |
Clean Harbors, Inc., 4.875%, 7/15/27(1) | 500,000 | | 519,595 | |
Nielsen Finance LLC / Nielsen Finance Co., 5.00%, 4/15/22(1) | 199,000 | | 199,697 | |
Prime Security Services Borrower LLC / Prime Finance, Inc., 5.25%, 4/15/24(1) | 500,000 | | 524,687 | |
| | 1,243,979 | |
Communications Equipment — 0.6% | | |
CommScope Technologies LLC, 6.00%, 6/15/25(1) | 65,000 | | 65,969 | |
CommScope Technologies LLC, 5.00%, 3/15/27(1) | 325,000 | | 312,609 | |
CommScope, Inc., 5.50%, 3/1/24(1) | 150,000 | | 154,340 | |
CommScope, Inc., 8.25%, 3/1/27(1) | 200,000 | | 208,251 | |
| | 741,169 | |
Consumer Finance — 2.3% | | |
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 5.00%, 10/1/21 | 300,000 | | 309,311 | |
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 6.50%, 7/15/25 | 750,000 | | 810,671 | |
Ally Financial, Inc., 8.00%, 11/1/31 | 210,000 | | 288,130 | |
Navient Corp., 5.00%, 10/26/20 | 60,000 | | 60,086 | |
Navient Corp., 5.50%, 1/25/23 | 705,000 | | 713,661 | |
Navient Corp., MTN, 6.125%, 3/25/24 | 140,000 | | 141,836 | |
Park Aerospace Holdings Ltd., 5.25%, 8/15/22(1) | 660,000 | | 662,916 | |
| | 2,986,611 | |
Containers and Packaging — 3.8% | | |
ARD Finance SA, 6.50% Cash or 7.25% PIK, 6/30/27(1)(3) | 800,000 | | 796,840 | |
Ardagh Packaging Finance plc / Ardagh Holdings USA, Inc., 4.125%, 8/15/26(1) | 600,000 | | 609,000 | |
Ball Corp., 4.00%, 11/15/23 | 90,000 | | 95,760 | |
Ball Corp., 5.25%, 7/1/25 | 250,000 | | 283,450 | |
Berry Global, Inc., 5.125%, 7/15/23 | 142,000 | | 144,322 | |
Crown Americas LLC / Crown Americas Capital Corp. IV, 4.50%, 1/15/23 | 845,000 | | 878,800 | |
Mauser Packaging Solutions Holding Co., 5.50%, 4/15/24(1) | 480,000 | | 482,400 | |
Mauser Packaging Solutions Holding Co., 7.25%, 4/15/25(1) | 100,000 | | 94,250 | |
Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc., 5.875%, 8/15/23(1) | 240,000 | | 252,600 | |
Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC / Reynolds Group Issuer Lu, 5.125%, 7/15/23(1) | 211,000 | | 213,743 | |
Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC / Reynolds Group Issuer Lu, 7.00%, 7/15/24(1) | 638,000 | | 649,484 | |
Sealed Air Corp., 5.125%, 12/1/24(1) | 440,000 | | 477,950 | |
| | 4,978,599 | |
Diversified Financial Services — 0.7% | | |
Refinitiv US Holdings, Inc., 8.25%, 11/15/26(1) | 500,000 | | 548,750 | |
Voya Financial, Inc., VRN, 5.65%, 5/15/53 | 350,000 | | 360,236 | |
| | 908,986 | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 3.0% | | |
Altice France SA, 7.375%, 5/1/26(1) | 815,000 | | 854,894 | |
CenturyLink, Inc., 5.80%, 3/15/22 | 860,000 | | 891,713 | |
Cincinnati Bell, Inc., 7.00%, 7/15/24(1) | 195,000 | | 201,338 | |
Hughes Satellite Systems Corp., 5.25%, 8/1/26 | 480,000 | | 512,026 | |
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Level 3 Financing, Inc., 4.625%, 9/15/27(1) | $ | 635,000 | | $ | 653,602 | |
Telecom Italia Capital SA, 6.375%, 11/15/33 | 750,000 | | 890,764 | |
| | 4,004,337 | |
Electric Utilities — 0.6% | | |
NRG Energy, Inc., 7.25%, 5/15/26 | 530,000 | | 565,057 | |
Talen Energy Supply LLC, 6.50%, 6/1/25 | 390,000 | | 256,386 | |
| | 821,443 | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components — 0.3% | | |
Sensata Technologies BV, 5.00%, 10/1/25(1) | 338,000 | | 363,984 | |
Energy Equipment and Services — 0.3% | | |
Precision Drilling Corp., 5.25%, 11/15/24 | 375,000 | | 252,422 | |
Transocean Poseidon Ltd., 6.875%, 2/1/27(1) | 250,000 | | 201,250 | |
| | 453,672 | |
Entertainment — 1.2% | | |
Cinemark USA, Inc., 5.125%, 12/15/22 | 165,000 | | 147,159 | |
Netflix, Inc., 4.875%, 4/15/28 | 760,000 | | 850,539 | |
Netflix, Inc., 5.875%, 11/15/28 | 500,000 | | 597,495 | |
| | 1,595,193 | |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 2.7% | | |
Equinix, Inc., 5.375%, 5/15/27 | 520,000 | | 567,442 | |
Iron Mountain, Inc., 4.875%, 9/15/27(1) | 500,000 | | 511,334 | |
Iron Mountain, Inc., 5.00%, 7/15/28(1) | 769,000 | | 789,179 | |
Iron Mountain, Inc., 4.875%, 9/15/29(1) | 500,000 | | 509,250 | |
MGM Growth Properties Operating Partnership LP / MGP Finance Co-Issuer, Inc., 5.625%, 5/1/24 | 475,000 | | 504,820 | |
MPT Operating Partnership LP / MPT Finance Corp., 5.00%, 10/15/27 | 340,000 | | 355,121 | |
SBA Communications Corp., 3.875%, 2/15/27(1) | 320,000 | | 325,200 | |
| | 3,562,346 | |
Food and Staples Retailing — 1.2% | | |
Albertsons Cos., Inc. / Safeway, Inc. / New Albertsons LP / Albertsons LLC, 3.50%, 2/15/23(1) | 890,000 | | 905,797 | |
Albertsons Cos., Inc. / Safeway, Inc. / New Albertsons LP / Albertsons LLC, 3.25%, 3/15/26(1) | 190,000 | | 189,016 | |
Rite Aid Corp., 7.50%, 7/1/25(1) | 123,000 | | 121,373 | |
Rite Aid Corp., 8.00%, 11/15/26(1) | 169,000 | | 169,317 | |
Sysco Corp., 5.65%, 4/1/25 | 170,000 | | 201,205 | |
| | 1,586,708 | |
Food Products — 4.0% | | |
B&G Foods, Inc., 5.25%, 4/1/25 | 260,000 | | 267,410 | |
JBS USA LUX SA / JBS USA Finance, Inc., 5.875%, 7/15/24(1) | 140,000 | | 142,902 | |
JBS USA LUX SA / JBS USA Finance, Inc., 5.75%, 6/15/25(1) | 45,000 | | 46,499 | |
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 3.00%, 6/1/26 | 500,000 | | 515,472 | |
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 3.875%, 5/15/27(1) | 22,000 | | 23,481 | |
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 3.75%, 4/1/30(1) | 950,000 | | 1,004,417 | |
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 4.375%, 6/1/46 | 500,000 | | 514,834 | |
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc., 4.625%, 11/1/24(1) | 460,000 | | 480,700 | |
Pilgrim's Pride Corp., 5.75%, 3/15/25(1) | 755,000 | | 770,100 | |
Post Holdings, Inc., 5.00%, 8/15/26(1) | 935,000 | | 959,997 | |
Post Holdings, Inc., 5.50%, 12/15/29(1) | 250,000 | | 267,819 | |
Post Holdings, Inc., 4.625%, 4/15/30(1) | 250,000 | | 257,500 | |
| | 5,251,131 | |
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Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 0.8% | | |
Hologic, Inc., 4.375%, 10/15/25(1) | $ | 500,000 | | $ | 511,500 | |
Hologic, Inc., 3.25%, 2/15/29(1) | 560,000 | | 564,550 | |
| | 1,076,050 | |
Health Care Providers and Services — 7.2% | | |
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc., 5.625%, 2/15/23 | 290,000 | | 292,568 | |
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc., 5.50%, 7/1/28(1) | 485,000 | | 499,738 | |
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc., 5.00%, 4/15/29(1)(4) | 700,000 | | 707,875 | |
Catalent Pharma Solutions, Inc., 5.00%, 7/15/27(1) | 550,000 | | 572,930 | |
Centene Corp., 4.75%, 5/15/22 | 250,000 | | 253,250 | |
Centene Corp., 4.75%, 1/15/25 | 700,000 | | 720,335 | |
Centene Corp., 4.625%, 12/15/29 | 320,000 | | 345,586 | |
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc., 6.25%, 3/31/23 | 575,000 | | 562,781 | |
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc., 8.125%, 6/30/24(1) | 85,000 | | 62,263 | |
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc., 8.00%, 12/15/27(1) | 52,000 | | 50,960 | |
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc., 6.875%, 4/1/28(1) | 127,000 | | 60,246 | |
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc., VRN, 9.875%, 6/30/23(1) | 315,000 | | 245,273 | |
DaVita, Inc., 4.625%, 6/1/30(1) | 400,000 | | 410,810 | |
DaVita, Inc., 3.75%, 2/15/31(1) | 203,000 | | 196,108 | |
HCA, Inc., 7.69%, 6/15/25 | 500,000 | | 589,322 | |
HCA, Inc., 4.50%, 2/15/27 | 480,000 | | 539,604 | |
IQVIA, Inc., 5.00%, 10/15/26(1) | 485,000 | | 507,734 | |
IQVIA, Inc., 5.00%, 5/15/27(1) | 300,000 | | 315,161 | |
Molina Healthcare, Inc., 4.375%, 6/15/28(1) | 420,000 | | 429,030 | |
Team Health Holdings, Inc., 6.375%, 2/1/25(1) | 230,000 | | 158,700 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.75%, 6/15/23 | 780,000 | | 819,780 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 5.125%, 5/1/25 | 500,000 | | 501,125 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.125%, 10/1/28(1) | 650,000 | | 634,156 | |
| | 9,475,335 | |
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 5.4% | | |
1011778 BC ULC / New Red Finance, Inc., 5.00%, 10/15/25(1) | 258,000 | | 264,980 | |
1011778 BC ULC / New Red Finance, Inc., 4.375%, 1/15/28(1) | 450,000 | | 459,671 | |
Aramark Services, Inc., 5.00%, 2/1/28(1)(2) | 400,000 | | 403,658 | |
Boyd Gaming Corp., 6.375%, 4/1/26 | 350,000 | | 364,903 | |
Caesars Resort Collection LLC / CRC Finco, Inc., 5.25%, 10/15/25(1) | 600,000 | | 581,289 | |
Golden Nugget, Inc., 6.75%, 10/15/24(1) | 610,000 | | 510,112 | |
Hilton Worldwide Finance LLC / Hilton Worldwide Finance Corp., 4.625%, 4/1/25 | 455,000 | | 458,933 | |
International Game Technology plc, 5.25%, 1/15/29(1) | 810,000 | | 820,413 | |
KFC Holding Co. / Pizza Hut Holdings LLC / Taco Bell of America LLC, 5.25%, 6/1/26(1) | 250,000 | | 260,375 | |
MGM Resorts International, 6.00%, 3/15/23 | 350,000 | | 363,748 | |
MGM Resorts International, 4.625%, 9/1/26 | 215,000 | | 214,328 | |
Penn National Gaming, Inc., 5.625%, 1/15/27(1) | 680,000 | | 706,282 | |
Scientific Games International, Inc., 8.25%, 3/15/26(1) | 200,000 | | 209,643 | |
Scientific Games International, Inc., 7.25%, 11/15/29(1) | 500,000 | | 508,345 | |
Station Casinos LLC, 5.00%, 10/1/25(1) | 100,000 | | 98,543 | |
Wynn Las Vegas LLC / Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp., 5.50%, 3/1/25(1) | 605,000 | | 581,934 | |
Yum! Brands, Inc., 3.75%, 11/1/21(2) | 200,000 | | 203,867 | |
Yum! Brands, Inc., 3.625%, 3/15/31 | 90,000 | | 90,169 | |
| | 7,101,193 | |
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| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Household Durables — 4.6% | | |
Lennar Corp., 4.50%, 4/30/24 | $ | 695,000 | | $ | 746,690 | |
Mattamy Group Corp., 4.625%, 3/1/30(1) | 330,000 | | 334,725 | |
MDC Holdings, Inc., 3.85%, 1/15/30 | 990,000 | | 1,038,881 | |
Meritage Homes Corp., 7.00%, 4/1/22 | 110,000 | | 118,087 | |
Meritage Homes Corp., 5.125%, 6/6/27 | 230,000 | | 255,544 | |
Newell Brands, Inc., 4.70%, 4/1/26 | 500,000 | | 533,600 | |
PulteGroup, Inc., 5.50%, 3/1/26 | 465,000 | | 531,451 | |
Shea Homes LP / Shea Homes Funding Corp., 4.75%, 4/1/29(1) | 850,000 | | 849,469 | |
Toll Brothers Finance Corp., 4.35%, 2/15/28(2) | 200,000 | | 217,712 | |
Toll Brothers Finance Corp., 3.80%, 11/1/29 | 500,000 | | 530,625 | |
TRI Pointe Group, Inc., 5.70%, 6/15/28 | 850,000 | | 932,875 | |
| | 6,089,659 | |
Household Products — 0.7% | | |
Energizer Holdings, Inc., 4.75%, 6/15/28(1) | 600,000 | | 621,720 | |
Spectrum Brands, Inc., 5.75%, 7/15/25 | 325,000 | | 335,887 | |
| | 957,607 | |
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers — 0.2% | |
Calpine Corp., 4.625%, 2/1/29(1) | 200,000 | | 200,125 | |
Insurance — 0.2% | | |
Genworth Holdings, Inc., 7.625%, 9/24/21(2) | 315,000 | | 315,805 | |
Internet and Direct Marketing Retail — 0.6% | | |
Expedia Group, Inc., 3.60%, 12/15/23(1) | 300,000 | | 306,715 | |
QVC, Inc., 4.375%, 9/1/28 | 525,000 | | 535,172 | |
| | 841,887 | |
IT Services — 0.2% | | |
CDW LLC / CDW Finance Corp., 5.50%, 12/1/24 | 290,000 | | 318,094 | |
Life Sciences Tools and Services — 0.4% | | |
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc., 4.25%, 5/1/28(1) | 500,000 | | 525,590 | |
Media — 11.7% | | |
Altice Financing SA, 7.50%, 5/15/26(1) | 1,205,000 | | 1,277,035 | |
AMC Networks, Inc., 4.75%, 8/1/25(2) | 730,000 | | 755,696 | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.375%, 5/1/25(1) | 625,000 | | 643,750 | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.75%, 2/15/26(1) | 880,000 | | 916,300 | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.125%, 5/1/27(1) | 1,523,000 | | 1,604,564 | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.00%, 2/1/28(1) | 500,000 | | 526,125 | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 4.25%, 2/1/31(1) | 322,000 | | 334,220 | |
CSC Holdings LLC, 5.875%, 9/15/22 | 705,000 | | 746,859 | |
CSC Holdings LLC, 5.50%, 5/15/26(1) | 245,000 | | 255,106 | |
CSC Holdings LLC, 4.625%, 12/1/30(1) | 600,000 | | 603,669 | |
DISH DBS Corp., 5.00%, 3/15/23 | 435,000 | | 444,244 | |
DISH DBS Corp., 5.875%, 11/15/24 | 630,000 | | 649,688 | |
Gray Television, Inc., 5.125%, 10/15/24(1) | 475,000 | | 485,391 | |
Gray Television, Inc., 5.875%, 7/15/26(1) | 455,000 | | 472,916 | |
Lamar Media Corp., 3.75%, 2/15/28(1) | 610,000 | | 608,094 | |
Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc., 5.625%, 7/15/27(1) | 400,000 | | 420,206 | |
Sinclair Television Group, Inc., 5.625%, 8/1/24(1) | 485,000 | | 483,484 | |
Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 5.375%, 7/15/26(1) | 477,000 | | 497,606 | |
Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 5.00%, 8/1/27(1) | 465,000 | | 486,406 | |
Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 5.50%, 7/1/29(1) | 250,000 | | 269,269 | |
TEGNA, Inc., 5.50%, 9/15/24(1) | 174,000 | | 177,477 | |
TEGNA, Inc., 4.75%, 3/15/26(1) | 80,000 | | 81,896 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
TEGNA, Inc., 4.625%, 3/15/28(1) | $ | 258,000 | | $ | 252,917 | |
Univision Communications, Inc., 5.125%, 2/15/25(1) | 375,000 | | 356,016 | |
ViacomCBS, Inc., VRN, 6.25%, 2/28/57 | 200,000 | | 219,944 | |
Videotron Ltd., 5.00%, 7/15/22 | 280,000 | | 292,950 | |
Virgin Media Finance plc, 5.00%, 7/15/30(1) | 1,080,000 | | 1,075,950 | |
Ziggo BV, 5.50%, 1/15/27(1) | 607,000 | | 636,952 | |
| | 15,574,730 | |
Metals and Mining — 4.2% | | |
Alcoa Nederland Holding BV, 6.75%, 9/30/24(1) | 410,000 | | 423,581 | |
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc., 5.75%, 3/1/25(2) | 830,000 | | 773,975 | |
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc., 7.00%, 3/15/27(1) | 400,000 | | 344,000 | |
Constellium SE, 6.625%, 3/1/25(1) | 835,000 | | 855,875 | |
First Quantum Minerals Ltd., 7.25%, 5/15/22(1) | 305,000 | | 305,427 | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 4.125%, 3/1/28 | 310,000 | | 314,456 | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 4.625%, 8/1/30 | 80,000 | | 84,258 | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 5.40%, 11/14/34 | 655,000 | | 725,822 | |
Novelis Corp., 5.875%, 9/30/26(1) | 780,000 | | 802,425 | |
Steel Dynamics, Inc., 5.00%, 12/15/26 | 360,000 | | 384,785 | |
Teck Resources Ltd., 6.25%, 7/15/41 | 465,000 | | 538,770 | |
United States Steel Corp., 6.875%, 8/15/25(2) | 100,000 | | 73,450 | |
| | 5,626,824 | |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 9.2% | | |
Aker BP ASA, 3.75%, 1/15/30(1) | 500,000 | | 486,855 | |
Antero Resources Corp., 5.125%, 12/1/22 | 255,000 | | 208,303 | |
Antero Resources Corp., 5.625%, 6/1/23(2) | 155,000 | | 112,569 | |
Apache Corp., 4.875%, 11/15/27 | 430,000 | | 407,156 | |
Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings LLC, 7.00%, 6/30/24 | 245,000 | | 282,400 | |
Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings LLC, 5.875%, 3/31/25 | 85,000 | | 96,958 | |
Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings LLC, 5.125%, 6/30/27 | 450,000 | | 501,708 | |
Cheniere Energy Partners LP, 5.25%, 10/1/25 | 500,000 | | 512,000 | |
Cheniere Energy Partners LP, 5.625%, 10/1/26 | 350,000 | | 364,595 | |
CNX Resources Corp., 5.875%, 4/15/22(2) | 192,000 | | 192,480 | |
Crestwood Midstream Partners LP / Crestwood Midstream Finance Corp., 5.75%, 4/1/25 | 460,000 | | 419,750 | |
EnLink Midstream Partners LP, 4.85%, 7/15/26 | 350,000 | | 303,226 | |
EQM Midstream Partners LP, 6.50%, 7/1/27(1) | 400,000 | | 424,574 | |
Gulfport Energy Corp., 6.00%, 10/15/24 | 105,000 | | 65,428 | |
Gulfport Energy Corp., 6.375%, 5/15/25 | 410,000 | | 251,594 | |
Hilcorp Energy I LP / Hilcorp Finance Co., 5.75%, 10/1/25(1) | 240,000 | | 218,075 | |
MEG Energy Corp., 7.00%, 3/31/24(1) | 81,000 | | 75,533 | |
MEG Energy Corp., 6.50%, 1/15/25(1) | 295,000 | | 289,602 | |
NuStar Logistics LP, 4.75%, 2/1/22 | 155,000 | | 154,613 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 2.90%, 8/15/24 | 500,000 | | 425,150 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 6.375%, 9/1/28 | 1,200,000 | | 1,113,090 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 3.50%, 8/15/29 | 500,000 | | 384,200 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 6.45%, 9/15/36 | 500,000 | | 425,947 | |
Parsley Energy LLC / Parsley Finance Corp., 5.375%, 1/15/25(1) | 580,000 | | 580,000 | |
QEP Resources, Inc., 5.375%, 10/1/22 | 565,000 | | 464,712 | |
SM Energy Co., 5.00%, 1/15/24 | 365,000 | | 196,188 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Southwestern Energy Co., 6.45%, 1/23/25 | $ | 555,000 | | $ | 539,893 | |
Sunoco LP / Sunoco Finance Corp., 5.50%, 2/15/26 | 850,000 | | 851,963 | |
Tallgrass Energy Partners LP / Tallgrass Energy Finance Corp., 6.00%, 3/1/27(1) | 500,000 | | 458,750 | |
Targa Resources Partners LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 4.25%, 11/15/23 | 471,000 | | 467,517 | |
Targa Resources Partners LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 5.125%, 2/1/25 | 461,000 | | 461,284 | |
WPX Energy, Inc., 5.25%, 10/15/27 | 500,000 | | 508,345 | |
| | 12,244,458 | |
Personal Products — 0.2% | | |
Avon Products, Inc., 7.00%, 3/15/23 | 280,000 | | 298,550 | |
Pharmaceuticals — 2.5% | | |
Bausch Health Cos., Inc., 5.50%, 3/1/23(1) | 177,000 | | 176,889 | |
Bausch Health Cos., Inc., 6.125%, 4/15/25(1) | 700,000 | | 717,325 | |
Bausch Health Cos., Inc., 5.50%, 11/1/25(1) | 800,000 | | 819,800 | |
Bausch Health Cos., Inc., 5.00%, 1/30/28(1) | 150,000 | | 145,875 | |
Elanco Animal Health, Inc., 5.27%, 8/28/23 | 350,000 | | 375,594 | |
Horizon Therapeutics USA, Inc., 5.50%, 8/1/27(1) | 750,000 | | 797,205 | |
Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III BV, 3.15%, 10/1/26 | 300,000 | | 265,312 | |
| | 3,298,000 | |
Professional Services — 0.4% | | |
Jaguar Holding Co. II / PPD Development LP, 5.00%, 6/15/28(1) | 550,000 | | 574,750 | |
Road and Rail — 1.5% | | |
Ashtead Capital, Inc., 4.125%, 8/15/25(1) | 800,000 | | 823,062 | |
United Rentals North America, Inc., 5.50%, 5/15/27 | 555,000 | | 591,422 | |
United Rentals North America, Inc., 4.875%, 1/15/28 | 500,000 | | 525,625 | |
| | 1,940,109 | |
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 0.5% | | |
Sensata Technologies UK Financing Co. plc, 6.25%, 2/15/26(1) | 650,000 | | 682,094 | |
Specialty Retail — 1.3% | | |
AutoNation, Inc., 4.75%, 6/1/30 | 250,000 | | 296,324 | |
L Brands, Inc., 5.625%, 2/15/22 | 525,000 | | 547,510 | |
PetSmart, Inc., 5.875%, 6/1/25(1) | 180,000 | | 184,698 | |
Suburban Propane Partners LP / Suburban Energy Finance Corp., 5.50%, 6/1/24 | 185,000 | | 186,736 | |
Suburban Propane Partners LP / Suburban Energy Finance Corp., 5.75%, 3/1/25 | 550,000 | | 558,995 | |
| | 1,774,263 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 0.5% | | |
Dell International LLC / EMC Corp., 7.125%, 6/15/24(1) | 335,000 | | 348,835 | |
Western Digital Corp., 4.75%, 2/15/26 | 340,000 | | 367,625 | |
| | 716,460 | |
Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods — 0.5% | | |
Hanesbrands, Inc., 4.625%, 5/15/24(1) | 475,000 | | 495,138 | |
PVH Corp., 4.625%, 7/10/25(1) | 200,000 | | 208,750 | |
| | 703,888 | |
Thrifts and Mortgage Finance — 0.3% | | |
PennyMac Financial Services, Inc., 5.375%, 10/15/25(1) | 340,000 | | 344,675 | |
Trading Companies and Distributors — 0.3% | | |
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc., 4.875%, 11/1/25(1) | 370,000 | | 363,271 | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 2.4% | | |
Sprint Corp., 7.25%, 9/15/21 | 785,000 | | 822,287 | |
Sprint Corp., 7.875%, 9/15/23 | 380,000 | | 436,098 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Sprint Corp., 7.125%, 6/15/24 | $ | 550,000 | | $ | 633,529 | |
Sprint Corp., 7.625%, 2/15/25 | 280,000 | | 328,125 | |
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 6.50%, 1/15/26 | 445,000 | | 465,581 | |
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 4.75%, 2/1/28 | 500,000 | | 535,495 | |
| | 3,221,115 | |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $114,371,653) | | 116,842,317 | |
PREFERRED STOCKS — 4.0% | | |
Banks — 2.8% | | |
BNP Paribas SA, 4.50%(1) | 378,000 | | 362,644 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 4.60% | 800,000 | | 785,000 | |
Regions Financial Corp., 5.75% | 800,000 | | 856,000 | |
Truist Financial Corp., 4.95% | 800,000 | | 844,000 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., 5.875% | 850,000 | | 916,167 | |
| | 3,763,811 | |
Consumer Finance — 0.6% | | |
Discover Financial Services, 6.125% | 805,000 | | 853,542 | |
Diversified Financial Services — 0.6% | | |
Equitable Holdings, Inc., 4.95% | 720,000 | | 736,200 | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost $5,126,313) | | 5,353,553 | |
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 2.0% | | |
iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 33,800 | | 1,334,086 | |
iShares iBoxx High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 15,400 | | 1,292,060 | |
TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (Cost $2,577,577) | | 2,626,146 | |
BANK LOAN OBLIGATIONS(5) — 1.3% | | |
Health Care Providers and Services — 0.4% | | |
Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc., 2018 Term Loan B4, 2.65%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.50%), 2/16/23 | $ | 483,899 | | 480,875 | |
Life Sciences Tools and Services — 0.3% | | |
Avantor Funding, Inc., USD Term Loan B3, 11/21/24(6) | 450,000 | | 444,751 | |
Pharmaceuticals — 0.1% | | |
Bausch Health Companies Inc., 2018 Term Loan B, 3.15%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.00%), 6/2/25 | 209,162 | | 205,415 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 0.5% | | |
Dell International LLC, 2019 Term Loan B, 2.75%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.00%), 9/19/25 | 615,000 | | 613,133 | |
TOTAL BANK LOAN OBLIGATIONS (Cost $1,747,461) | | 1,744,174 | |
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES — 0.3% | | |
UAL Pass-Through Trust, Series 2007-1, Class A, 6.64%, 1/2/24 | 172,386 | | 162,918 | |
US Airways Pass-Through Trust, Series 2013-1, Class B, 5.375%, 5/15/23 | 194,839 | | 164,792 | |
TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $368,667) | | 327,710 | |
TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS — 3.2% | | |
Repurchase Agreement, BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 2.125% - 2.875%, 12/15/21 - 8/15/47, valued at $1,760,199), in a joint trading account at 0.05%, dated 9/30/20, due 10/1/20 (Delivery value $1,726,010) | | 1,726,008 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Shares | Value |
Repurchase Agreement, Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 0.125%, 7/15/23, valued at $2,662,248), at 0.05%, dated 9/30/20, due 10/1/20 (Delivery value $2,610,002) | | $ | 2,609,999 | |
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class | 2,512 | | 2,512 | |
TOTAL TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS (Cost $4,338,519) | | 4,338,519 | |
TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS - SECURITIES LENDING COLLATERAL(7) — 2.5% |
State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio (Cost $3,262,313) | 3,262,313 | | 3,262,313 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 101.4% (Cost $131,792,503) | | 134,494,732 | |
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (1.4)% | | (1,858,142) | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 132,636,590 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
LIBOR | - | London Interbank Offered Rate |
MTN | - | Medium Term Note |
PIK | - | Payment in Kind. Security may pay a cash rate and/or an in kind rate. |
VRN | - | Variable Rate Note. The rate adjusts periodically based upon the terms set forth in the security’s offering documents. The rate shown is effective at the period end and the reference rate and spread, if any, is indicated. The security's effective maturity date may be shorter than the final maturity date shown. |
(1)Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A 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 $61,046,414, which represented 46.0% of total net assets.
(2)Security, or a portion thereof, is on loan. At the period end, the aggregate value of securities on loan was $3,176,881. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(3)The security's rate was paid in cash at the last payment date.
(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 on a bank loan obligation adjusts periodically based on a predetermined schedule. Rate or range of rates shown is effective at period end. The maturity date on a bank loan obligation may be less than indicated as a result of contractual or optional prepayments. These prepayments cannot be predicted with certainty.
(6)The interest rate will be determined upon settlement of the bank loan obligation after period end.
(7)Investment of cash collateral from securities on loan. At the period end, the aggregate value of the collateral held by the fund was $3,262,313.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
| | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | | |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (UNAUDITED) | |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (cost of $128,530,190) — including $3,176,881 of securities on loan | $ | 131,232,419 | |
Investment made with cash collateral received for securities on loan, at value (cost of $3,262,313) | 3,262,313 | |
Total investment securities, at value (cost of $131,792,503) | 134,494,732 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 1,101,003 | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | 209,181 | |
Interest and dividends receivable | 1,606,932 | |
Securities lending receivable | 908 | |
| 137,412,756 | |
| |
Liabilities | |
Payable for collateral received for securities on loan | 3,262,313 | |
Payable for investments purchased | 1,210,124 | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 163,248 | |
Accrued management fees | 80,975 | |
Distribution and service fees payable | 5,100 | |
Dividends payable | 54,406 | |
| 4,776,166 | |
| |
Net Assets | $ | 132,636,590 | |
| |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital paid in | $ | 173,201,603 | |
Distributable earnings | (40,565,013) | |
| $ | 132,636,590 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share |
Investor Class | $95,020,967 | 17,275,256 | $5.50 |
I Class | $5,222,353 | 947,366 | $5.51 |
Y Class | $15,716,975 | 2,854,135 | $5.51 |
A Class | $12,118,660 | 2,201,035 | $5.51* |
C Class | $2,516,020 | 457,135 | $5.50 |
R Class | $997,091 | 181,160 | $5.50 |
R5 Class | $742,231 | 134,796 | $5.51 |
R6 Class | $302,293 | 54,981 | $5.50 |
*Maximum offering price $5.77 (net asset value divided by 0.955).
See Notes to Financial Statements.
| | | | | |
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (UNAUDITED) | |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Interest | $ | 3,366,078 | |
Dividends | 50,956 | |
Securities lending, net | 2,252 | |
| 3,419,286 | |
| |
Expenses: | |
Management fees | 482,266 | |
Distribution and service fees: | |
A Class | 15,141 | |
C Class | 14,409 | |
R Class | 2,409 | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 4,792 | |
| 519,017 | |
| |
Net investment income (loss) | 2,900,269 | |
| |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (2,464,993) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | 13,978,926 | |
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 11,513,933 | |
| |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | 14,414,202 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
| | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
| | | | | | | | |
SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2020 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | September 30, 2020 | March 31, 2020 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 2,900,269 | | $ | 6,415,757 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | (2,464,993) | | (2,138,955) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 13,978,926 | | (11,072,566) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 14,414,202 | | (6,795,764) | |
| | |
Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From earnings: | | |
Investor Class | (2,129,650) | | (4,983,213) | |
I Class | (101,868) | | (228,569) | |
Y Class | (315,651) | | (442,665) | |
A Class | (258,243) | | (559,791) | |
C Class | (50,762) | | (158,889) | |
R Class | (19,317) | | (39,488) | |
R5 Class | (20,089) | | (87,289) | |
R6 Class | (4,738) | | (9,313) | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (2,900,318) | | (6,509,217) | |
| | |
Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5) | 946,767 | | (5,445,921) | |
| | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | 12,460,651 | | (18,750,902) | |
| | |
Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 120,175,939 | | 138,926,841 | |
End of period | $ | 132,636,590 | | $ | 120,175,939 | |
| | |
| | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
| | |
Notes to Financial Statements |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (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 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.
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, bank loan obligations, municipal securities, and sovereign governments and agencies are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security specific information. Mortgage-related and asset-backed securities are valued based on models that consider trade data, prepayment and default projections, benchmark yield and spread data and estimated cash flows of each tranche of the issuer.
Equity securities that are listed or traded on a domestic securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price or at the official closing price as provided by the exchange. Equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued at the closing price of such securities on the exchange where primarily traded or at the close of the NYSE, if that is earlier. If no last sales price is reported, or if local convention or regulation so provides, the mean of the latest bid and asked prices may be used. Securities traded over-the-counter are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the last sales price, or the official closing price.
Hybrid securities are valued at the evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices as provided by investment dealers. Preferred stocks and convertible preferred stocks with perpetual maturities are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security specific information.
Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported net asset value per share. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value.
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. 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. Securities lending income is net of fees and rebates earned by the lending agent for its services.
Repurchase Agreements — The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor) has determined are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of Trustees. The fund requires that the collateral, represented by securities, received in a repurchase transaction be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the fund to obtain those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities transferred to ensure the value, including accrued interest, of the securities under each repurchase agreement is equal to or greater than amounts owed to the fund under each repurchase agreement.
Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with certain other funds in the American Century Investments family of funds, may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account. These balances are invested in one or more repurchase agreements that are collateralized by U.S. Treasury or Agency obligations.
Segregated Assets — In accordance with the 1940 Act, the fund segregates assets on its books and records to cover certain types of investment securities and other financial instruments. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities segregated to ensure the fund designates a sufficient amount of liquid assets, marked-to-market daily. The fund may also receive assets or be required to pledge assets at the custodian bank or with a broker for collateral requirements.
Income Tax Status — It is the fund’s policy to distribute substantially all net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders and to otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes. The fund files U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns as applicable. The fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authority until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years from the date of filing but can be longer in certain jurisdictions. At this time, management believes there are no uncertain tax positions which, based on their technical merit, would not be sustained upon examination and for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Multiple Class — All shares of the fund represent an equal pro rata interest in the net assets of the class to
which such shares belong, and have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except for class specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes. Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the fund are allocated to each class of shares based on their relative net assets.
Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. Distributions from net realized gains, if any, are generally declared and paid annually.
Indemnifications — Under the trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. In addition, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered by management to be remote.
Securities Lending — Securities are lent to qualified financial institutions and brokers. State Street Bank & Trust Co. serves as securities lending agent to the fund pursuant to a Securities Lending Agreement. The lending of securities exposes the fund to risks such as: the borrowers may fail to return the loaned securities, the borrowers may not be able to provide additional collateral, the fund may experience delays in recovery of the loaned securities or delays in access to collateral, or the fund may experience losses related to the investment collateral. To minimize certain risks, loan counterparties pledge collateral in the form of cash and/or securities. The lending agent has agreed to indemnify the fund in the case of default of any securities borrowed. Cash collateral received is invested in the State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio, a money market mutual fund registered under the 1940 Act. The loans may also be secured by U.S. government securities in an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned, plus accrued interest and dividends, determined on a daily basis and adjusted accordingly. By lending securities, the fund seeks to increase its net investment income through the receipt of interest and fees. Such income is reflected separately within the Statement of Operations. The value of loaned securities and related collateral outstanding at period end, if any, are shown on a gross basis within the Schedule of Investments and Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
The following table reflects a breakdown of transactions accounted for as secured borrowings, the gross obligation by the type of collateral pledged, and the remaining contractual maturity of those transactions as of September 30, 2020.
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Remaining Contractual Maturity of Agreements |
| Overnight and Continuous | <30 days | Between 30 & 90 days | >90 days | Total |
Securities Lending Transactions(1) | | | | |
Corporate Bonds | $ | 3,262,313 | | — | | — | | — | | $ | 3,262,313 | |
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions | $ | 3,262,313 | |
(1)Amount represents the payable for cash collateral received for securities on loan. This will generally be in the Overnight and Continuous column as the securities are typically callable on demand.
3. Fees and Transactions with Related Parties
Certain officers and trustees of the trust are also officers and/or directors of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC). The trust's investment advisor, ACIM, the trust's distributor, American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS), and the trust's transfer agent, American Century Services, LLC, are wholly owned, directly or indirectly, by ACC.
Management Fees — The trust has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per class. The agreement provides that ACIM will pay all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent trustees (including legal counsel fees), extraordinary expenses, and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class's daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The difference in the fee among the classes is a result of their separate arrangements for non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder services. It is not the result of any difference in advisory or custodial fees or other expenses
related to the management of the fund’s assets, which do not vary by class. The fee consists of (1) an Investment Category Fee based on the daily net assets of the fund and certain other accounts managed by the investment advisor that are in the same broad investment category as the fund and (2) a Complex Fee based on the assets of all 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, 2020 are as follows:
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| Investment Category Fee Range | Complex Fee Range | Effective Annual Management Fee |
Investor Class | 0.4725% to 0.5900% | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.77% |
I Class | 0.1500% to 0.2100% | 0.67% |
Y Class | 0.0500% to 0.1100% | 0.57% |
A Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.77% |
C Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.77% |
R Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.77% |
R5 Class | 0.0500% to 0.1100% | 0.57% |
R6 Class | 0.0000% to 0.0600% | 0.52% |
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, 2020 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 and sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended September 30, 2020 were $53,796,857 and $50,884,892, respectively.
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, 2020 | Year ended March 31, 2020 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class | | | | |
Sold | 2,489,946 | | $ | 13,324,664 | | 4,942,542 | | $ | 27,375,119 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 335,013 | | 1,808,604 | | 778,790 | | 4,321,248 | |
Redeemed | (3,318,441) | | (17,748,707) | | (7,917,597) | | (43,284,857) | |
| (493,482) | | (2,615,439) | | (2,196,265) | | (11,588,490) | |
I Class | | | | |
Sold | 283,141 | | 1,551,002 | | 795,961 | | 4,436,745 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 18,813 | | 101,868 | | 41,109 | | 228,569 | |
Redeemed | (162,511) | | (863,368) | | (443,286) | | (2,440,782) | |
| 139,443 | | 789,502 | | 393,784 | | 2,224,532 | |
Y Class | | | | |
Sold | 701,119 | | 3,764,950 | | 1,239,405 | | 6,896,371 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 58,257 | | 315,651 | | 79,896 | | 442,665 | |
Redeemed | (58,661) | | (313,718) | | (198,254) | | (1,080,041) | |
| 700,715 | | 3,766,883 | | 1,121,047 | | 6,258,995 | |
A Class | | | | |
Sold | 143,112 | | 771,647 | | 613,504 | | 3,434,886 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 44,328 | | 239,516 | | 95,214 | | 528,748 | |
Redeemed | (238,527) | | (1,296,611) | | (596,450) | | (3,292,248) | |
| (51,087) | | (285,448) | | 112,268 | | 671,386 | |
C Class | | | | |
Sold | 92,230 | | 486,482 | | 36,604 | | 205,299 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 8,689 | | 46,914 | | 25,735 | | 143,114 | |
Redeemed | (196,420) | | (1,068,452) | | (514,997) | | (2,837,953) | |
| (95,501) | | (535,056) | | (452,658) | | (2,489,540) | |
R Class | | | | |
Sold | 54,532 | | 291,822 | | 82,658 | | 458,549 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 3,555 | | 19,201 | | 6,991 | | 38,799 | |
Redeemed | (48,923) | | (261,444) | | (95,927) | | (525,608) | |
| 9,164 | | 49,579 | | (6,278) | | (28,260) | |
R5 Class | | | | |
Sold | 21,932 | | 114,699 | | 95,173 | | 531,721 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 3,727 | | 20,089 | | 15,688 | | 87,274 | |
Redeemed | (92,466) | | (485,400) | | (207,666) | | (1,101,339) | |
| (66,807) | | (350,612) | | (96,805) | | (482,344) | |
R6 Class | | | | |
Sold | 28,474 | | 157,114 | | 1,297 | | 7,215 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 875 | | 4,738 | | 1,679 | | 9,313 | |
Redeemed | (6,196) | | (34,494) | | (5,361) | | (28,728) | |
| 23,153 | | 127,358 | | (2,385) | | (12,200) | |
Net increase (decrease) | 165,598 | | $ | 946,767 | | (1,127,292) | | $ | (5,445,921) | |
6. Fair Value Measurements
The fund’s investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels.
•Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments.
•Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars.
•Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions).
The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments.
The following is a summary of the level classifications as of period end. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund’s portfolio holdings.
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| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Assets | | | |
Investment Securities | | | |
Corporate Bonds | — | | $ | 116,842,317 | | — | |
Preferred Stocks | — | | 5,353,553 | | — | |
Exchange-Traded Funds | $ | 2,626,146 | | — | | — | |
Bank Loan Obligations | — | | 1,744,174 | | — | |
Asset-Backed Securities | — | | 327,710 | | — | |
Temporary Cash Investments | 2,512 | | 4,336,007 | | — | |
Temporary Cash Investments - Securities Lending Collateral | 3,262,313 | | — | | — | |
| $ | 5,890,971 | | $ | 128,603,761 | | — | |
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7. Risk Factors
The value of the fund’s shares will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, based on the performance of the securities owned by the fund and other factors generally affecting the securities market. Market risks, including political, regulatory, economic and social developments, can affect the value of the fund’s investments. Natural disasters, public health emergencies, terrorism and other unforeseeable events may lead to increased market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.
The fund 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 political events (such as civil unrest, national elections and imposition of exchange controls), social and economic events (such as labor strikes and rising inflation), and natural disasters. Securities of foreign issuers may be less liquid and more volatile. Investing in emerging markets or a significant portion of assets in one country or region may accentuate these risks.
The fund may invest in instruments that have variable or floating coupon rates based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). LIBOR is a benchmark interest rate intended to be representative of the rate at which certain major international banks lend to one another over short-terms. LIBOR will be phased out by the end of 2021. Uncertainty remains regarding a replacement rate or rates for LIBOR. The transition process may lead to increased volatility or illiquidity in markets for instruments that rely on LIBOR. This could result in a change to the value of such instruments.
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 | $ | 131,827,434 | |
Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 4,762,418 | |
Gross tax depreciation of investments | (2,095,120) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | $ | 2,667,298 | |
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, 2020, the fund had accumulated short-term capital losses of $(3,762,656) and accumulated long-term capital losses of $(36,970,572), which represent net capital loss carryovers that may be used to offset future realized capital gains for federal income tax purposes. The capital loss carryovers may be carried forward for an unlimited period. Future capital loss carryover utilization in any given year may be subject to Internal Revenue Code limitations.
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended 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 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(3) | $5.02 | 0.12 | 0.48 | 0.60 | (0.12) | $5.50 | 12.04% | 0.78%(4) | 0.78%(4) | 4.50%(4) | 4.50%(4) | 41% | $95,021 |
2020 | $5.54 | 0.25 | (0.51) | (0.26) | (0.26) | $5.02 | (5.09)% | 0.78% | 0.81% | 4.55% | 4.52% | 38% | $89,168 |
2019 | $5.57 | 0.29 | (0.03) | 0.26 | (0.29) | $5.54 | 4.91% | 0.79% | 0.86% | 5.22% | 5.15% | 24% | $110,624 |
2018 | $5.73 | 0.29 | (0.15)(5) | 0.14 | (0.30) | $5.57 | 2.33% | 0.83% | 0.86% | 5.03% | 5.00% | 20% | $110,940 |
2017 | $5.36 | 0.29 | 0.37 | 0.66 | (0.29) | $5.73 | 12.62% | 0.85% | 0.85% | 5.13% | 5.13% | 29% | $287,088 |
2016 | $5.92 | 0.30 | (0.55) | (0.25) | (0.31) | $5.36 | (4.30)% | 0.85% | 0.85% | 5.36% | 5.36% | 24% | $344,505 |
I Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(3) | $5.03 | 0.12 | 0.48 | 0.60 | (0.12) | $5.51 | 12.08% | 0.68%(4) | 0.68%(4) | 4.60%(4) | 4.60%(4) | 41% | $5,222 |
2020 | $5.55 | 0.26 | (0.52) | (0.26) | (0.26) | $5.03 | (4.98)% | 0.68% | 0.71% | 4.65% | 4.62% | 38% | $4,063 |
2019 | $5.58 | 0.30 | (0.03) | 0.27 | (0.30) | $5.55 | 5.01% | 0.69% | 0.76% | 5.32% | 5.25% | 24% | $2,300 |
2018(6) | $5.75 | 0.29 | (0.17)(5) | 0.12 | (0.29) | $5.58 | 2.11% | 0.73%(4) | 0.76%(4) | 5.22%(4) | 5.19%(4) | 20%(7) | $4,356 |
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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) |
Y Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(3) | $5.02 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 0.62 | (0.13) | $5.51 | 12.36% | 0.58%(4) | 0.58%(4) | 4.70%(4) | 4.70%(4) | 41% | $15,717 |
2020 | $5.55 | 0.26 | (0.52) | (0.26) | (0.27) | $5.02 | (5.08)% | 0.58% | 0.61% | 4.75% | 4.72% | 38% | $10,819 |
2019 | $5.58 | 0.30 | (0.02) | 0.28 | (0.31) | $5.55 | 5.12% | 0.59% | 0.66% | 5.42% | 5.35% | 24% | $5,727 |
2018(6) | $5.75 | 0.30 | (0.17)(5) | 0.13 | (0.30) | $5.58 | 2.20% | 0.63%(4) | 0.66%(4) | 5.51%(4) | 5.48%(4) | 20%(7) | $262 |
A Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(3) | $5.02 | 0.11 | 0.49 | 0.60 | (0.11) | $5.51 | 12.11% | 1.03%(4) | 1.03%(4) | 4.25%(4) | 4.25%(4) | 41% | $12,119 |
2020 | $5.55 | 0.24 | (0.53) | (0.29) | (0.24) | $5.02 | (5.50)% | 1.03% | 1.06% | 4.30% | 4.27% | 38% | $11,314 |
2019 | $5.58 | 0.28 | (0.03) | 0.25 | (0.28) | $5.55 | 4.65% | 1.04% | 1.11% | 4.97% | 4.90% | 24% | $11,868 |
2018 | $5.73 | 0.28 | (0.15)(5) | 0.13 | (0.28) | $5.58 | 2.25% | 1.08% | 1.11% | 4.78% | 4.75% | 20% | $12,985 |
2017 | $5.36 | 0.28 | 0.37 | 0.65 | (0.28) | $5.73 | 12.35% | 1.10% | 1.10% | 4.88% | 4.88% | 29% | $22,166 |
2016 | $5.92 | 0.28 | (0.55) | (0.27) | (0.29) | $5.36 | (4.54)% | 1.10% | 1.10% | 5.11% | 5.11% | 24% | $24,610 |
C Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(3) | $5.02 | 0.09 | 0.48 | 0.57 | (0.09) | $5.50 | 11.49% | 1.78%(4) | 1.78%(4) | 3.50%(4) | 3.50%(4) | 41% | $2,516 |
2020 | $5.54 | 0.20 | (0.52) | (0.32) | (0.20) | $5.02 | (6.04)% | 1.78% | 1.81% | 3.55% | 3.52% | 38% | $2,775 |
2019 | $5.57 | 0.23 | (0.02) | 0.21 | (0.24) | $5.54 | 3.87% | 1.79% | 1.86% | 4.22% | 4.15% | 24% | $5,574 |
2018 | $5.73 | 0.24 | (0.16)(5) | 0.08 | (0.24) | $5.57 | 1.31% | 1.83% | 1.86% | 4.03% | 4.00% | 20% | $8,275 |
2017 | $5.36 | 0.23 | 0.38 | 0.61 | (0.24) | $5.73 | 11.51% | 1.85% | 1.85% | 4.13% | 4.13% | 29% | $9,985 |
2016 | $5.92 | 0.24 | (0.55) | (0.31) | (0.25) | $5.36 | (5.25)% | 1.85% | 1.85% | 4.36% | 4.36% | 24% | $9,695 |
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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) |
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2020(3) | $5.02 | 0.11 | 0.48 | 0.59 | (0.11) | $5.50 | 11.77% | 1.28%(4) | 1.28%(4) | 4.00%(4) | 4.00%(4) | 41% | $997 |
2020 | $5.54 | 0.22 | (0.51) | (0.29) | (0.23) | $5.02 | (5.57)% | 1.28% | 1.31% | 4.05% | 4.02% | 38% | $864 |
2019 | $5.57 | 0.26 | (0.02) | 0.24 | (0.27) | $5.54 | 4.39% | 1.29% | 1.36% | 4.72% | 4.65% | 24% | $988 |
2018 | $5.73 | 0.26 | (0.15)(5) | 0.11 | (0.27) | $5.57 | 1.82% | 1.33% | 1.36% | 4.53% | 4.50% | 20% | $1,039 |
2017 | $5.36 | 0.26 | 0.38 | 0.64 | (0.27) | $5.73 | 12.06% | 1.35% | 1.35% | 4.63% | 4.63% | 29% | $1,516 |
2016 | $5.92 | 0.27 | (0.55) | (0.28) | (0.28) | $5.36 | (4.78)% | 1.35% | 1.35% | 4.86% | 4.86% | 24% | $1,624 |
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2020(3) | $5.02 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 0.62 | (0.13) | $5.51 | 12.36% | 0.58%(4) | 0.58%(4) | 4.70%(4) | 4.70%(4) | 41% | $742 |
2020 | $5.55 | 0.26 | (0.52) | (0.26) | (0.27) | $5.02 | (5.08)% | 0.58% | 0.61% | 4.75% | 4.72% | 38% | $1,013 |
2019 | $5.58 | 0.30 | (0.02) | 0.28 | (0.31) | $5.55 | 5.12% | 0.59% | 0.66% | 5.42% | 5.35% | 24% | $1,656 |
2018 | $5.73 | 0.29 | (0.13)(5) | 0.16 | (0.31) | $5.58 | 2.72% | 0.63% | 0.66% | 5.23% | 5.20% | 20% | $1,767 |
2017 | $5.36 | 0.30 | 0.38 | 0.68 | (0.31) | $5.73 | 12.85% | 0.65% | 0.65% | 5.33% | 5.33% | 29% | $537,457 |
2016 | $5.92 | 0.31 | (0.55) | (0.24) | (0.32) | $5.36 | (4.11)% | 0.65% | 0.65% | 5.56% | 5.56% | 24% | $473,014 |
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted) |
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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 | 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) |
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2020(3) | $5.02 | 0.13 | 0.48 | 0.61 | (0.13) | $5.50 | 12.18% | 0.53%(4) | 0.53%(4) | 4.75%(4) | 4.75%(4) | 41% | $302 |
2020 | $5.54 | 0.27 | (0.52) | (0.25) | (0.27) | $5.02 | (4.85)% | 0.53% | 0.56% | 4.80% | 4.77% | 38% | $160 |
2019 | $5.57 | 0.30 | (0.02) | 0.28 | (0.31) | $5.54 | 5.17% | 0.54% | 0.61% | 5.47% | 5.40% | 24% | $190 |
2018 | $5.73 | 0.30 | (0.15)(5) | 0.15 | (0.31) | $5.57 | 2.58% | 0.58% | 0.61% | 5.28% | 5.25% | 20% | $9,348 |
2017 | $5.36 | 0.30 | 0.38 | 0.68 | (0.31) | $5.73 | 12.90% | 0.60% | 0.60% | 5.38% | 5.38% | 29% | $88,697 |
2016 | $5.92 | 0.31 | (0.55) | (0.24) | (0.32) | $5.36 | (4.06)% | 0.60% | 0.60% | 5.61% | 5.61% | 24% | $55,552 |
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(1)Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2)Total returns are calculated based on the net asset value of the last business day and do not reflect applicable sales charges, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.
(3)Six months ended September 30, 2020 (unaudited).
(4)Annualized.
(5)Per-share amount was not in accord with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) for the period because of the timing of transactions in shares of the fund and the amount and timing of per-share net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on such shares.
(6)April 10, 2017 (commencement of sale) through March 31, 2018.
(7)Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended March 31, 2018.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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At a meeting held on June 17, 2020, 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 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:
•the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, and other services provided to the Fund;
•the wide range of other programs and services the Advisor and its affiliates provide to the Fund and its shareholders on a routine and non-routine basis;
•the Fund’s investment performance, 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;
•the cost of owning the Fund compared to the cost of owning similar funds;
•the compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory experience of the Advisor and its affiliates and certain other Fund service providers;
•financial data showing the cost of services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates to the Fund, the profitability of the Fund to the Advisor, and the overall profitability of the Advisor;
•the Advisor’s strategic plans;
•the Advisor’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic;
•any economies of scale associated with the Advisor’s management of the Fund;
•services provided and charges to the Advisor’s other investment management clients;
•fees and expenses associated with any investment by the Fund in other funds;
•payments and practices in connection with financial intermediaries holding shares of the Fund on behalf of their clients and the services provided by intermediaries in connection therewith; and
•any collateral benefits derived by the Advisor from the management of the Fund.
In keeping with its practice, the Board held two meetings and the independent Trustees met in private session to discuss the renewal and to review and discuss the information provided in response to their request. The Board held active discussions with the Advisor regarding the
renewal of the management agreement. The independent Trustees had the benefit of the advice of their independent counsel throughout the process.
Factors Considered
The Trustees considered all of the information provided by the Advisor, the independent data providers, and the independent Trustees’ independent counsel in connection with the approval. They determined that the information was sufficient for them to evaluate the management agreement for the Fund. In connection with their review, the Trustees did not identify any single factor as being all-important or controlling and each Trustee may have attributed different levels of importance to different factors. In deciding to renew the management agreement, the Board based its decision on a number of factors, including the following:
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services — Generally. Under the management agreement, the Advisor is responsible for providing or arranging for all services necessary for the operation of the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor provides or arranges at its own expense a wide variety of services including:
•constructing and designing the Fund
•portfolio research and security selection
•initial capitalization/funding
•securities trading
•Fund administration
•custody of Fund assets
•daily valuation of the Fund’s portfolio
•shareholder servicing and transfer agency, including shareholder confirmations, recordkeeping, and communications
•legal services (except the independent Trustees’ counsel)
•regulatory and portfolio compliance
•financial reporting
•marketing and distribution (except amounts paid by the Fund under Rule 12b-1 plans)
The Board noted that many of these services have expanded over time in terms of both quantity and complexity in response to shareholder demands, competition in the industry, changing distribution channels, and the changing regulatory environment.
Investment Management Services. The nature of the investment management services provided to the Fund is quite complex and allows Fund shareholders access to professional money management, instant diversification of their investments 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 investment performance information during the management agreement renewal process. If performance concerns are identified, the Fund receives special reviews until performance improves, during which the Board discusses with the Advisor the reasons for such results (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.
Shareholder and Other Services. Under the management agreement, the Advisor, either directly or through affiliates or third parties, provides the Fund with a comprehensive package of transfer agency, shareholder, and other services. The Board, directly and through its various committees, regularly reviews reports and evaluations of such services at its regular meetings. These reports include, but are not limited to, information regarding the operational efficiency and accuracy of the shareholder and transfer agency services provided, staffing levels, shareholder satisfaction, technology support (including cyber security), new products and services offered to Fund shareholders, securities trading activities, portfolio valuation services, auditing services, and legal and operational compliance activities. The Board found the services provided by the Advisor to the Fund under the management agreement to be competitive and of high quality.
COVID-19 Response. During 2020, much of the world experienced unprecedented change and challenges from the impacts of the rapidly evolving, worldwide spread of the COVID-19 virus. The Board evaluated the Advisor’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on service to the Fund. The Board found that Fund shareholders have continued to receive the Advisor’s investment management and other services without disruption, and Advisor personnel have demonstrated great resiliency in providing those services. The Board, directly and through its committees, continues to monitor the impact of the pandemic and the response of each of the Fund’s service providers.
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.
Ethics. The Board generally considers the Advisor’s commitment to providing quality services to shareholders and to conducting its business ethically. They noted that the Advisor’s practices generally meet or exceed industry best practices.
Economies of Scale. The Board also reviewed information provided by the Advisor regarding the possible existence of economies of scale in connection with the management of the Fund. The Board concluded that economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, especially on a fund-by-fund basis. The Board concluded that the Advisor is appropriately sharing economies of scale, to the extent they exist, through its competitive fee structure, offering competitive fees from fund inception, and through reinvestment in its business, infrastructure, investment capabilities and initiatives to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded services.
Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than brokerage expenses, expenses attributable to short sales, taxes, interest, extraordinary expenses, fees and expenses of the Fund’s independent Trustees (including their independent legal counsel), and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act. Under this 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, 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 with respect to the Fund. The Trustees reviewed such information and received representations from the Advisor that all such payments by the Fund were made pursuant to the Fund’s Rule 12b-1 Plan and that all such payments by the Advisor were made from the Advisor’s resources and reasonable profits. The Board found such 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 may receive proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex. The Board 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 American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com/proxy. A description of the policies is also available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on americancentury.com/proxy. It is also available at sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. The fund’s Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. 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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| G Class (ACLDX) |
Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the fund’s shareholder reports like this one will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from the fund or from your financial intermediary, such as a broker-dealer or bank. Instead, the reports will be made available on a website, and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.
If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the fund or your financial intermediary electronically by calling or sending an email request to your appropriate contacts as listed on the back cover of this report.
You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. You can inform the fund or your financial intermediary that you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports by calling or sending an email request to your appropriate contacts as listed on the back cover of this report. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held with the fund complex/your financial intermediary.
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Shareholder Fee Example | |
Schedule of Investments | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Statement of Operations | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Financial Highlights | |
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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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Portfolio at a Glance | |
Average Duration (effective) | 6.1 years |
Weighted Average Life to Maturity | 8.3 years |
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Types of Investments in Portfolio | % of net assets |
U.S. Treasury Securities | 34.9% |
Corporate Bonds | 31.3% |
U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | 25.4% |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | 6.0% |
Collateralized Loan Obligations | 4.0% |
Asset-Backed Securities | 2.8% |
Municipal Securities | 1.7% |
U.S. Government Agency Securities | 0.7% |
Sovereign Governments and Agencies | 0.5% |
Preferred Stocks | 0.1% |
Temporary Cash Investments | 1.6% |
Other Assets and Liabilities | (9.0)%* |
*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, 2020 to September 30, 2020.
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 | $1,045.20 | $0.05 | 0.01% |
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G Class | $1,000 | $1,025.02 | $0.05 | 0.01% |
(1)Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 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, 2020 (UNAUDITED)
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U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES — 34.9% | | |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.12%, 7/15/21(1) | $ | 65,000,000 | | $ | 64,950,123 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.14%, 9/9/21(1) | 10,000,000 | | 9,989,281 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 5.00%, 5/15/37 | 4,000,000 | | 6,481,719 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.50%, 2/15/39(2) | 22,450,000 | | 31,521,203 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1.125%, 5/15/40 | 30,500,000 | | 30,028,203 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1.125%, 8/15/40 | 5,600,000 | | 5,496,313 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.125%, 11/15/41 | 16,400,000 | | 22,166,906 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.125%, 2/15/42 | 2,500,000 | | 3,387,695 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.00%, 5/15/42 | 47,500,000 | | 63,160,156 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.875%, 5/15/43 | 6,500,000 | | 8,489,102 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.625%, 2/15/44 | 2,200,000 | | 3,215,352 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.125%, 8/15/44(2) | 1,000,000 | | 1,361,016 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.50%, 2/15/45 | 32,000,000 | | 39,393,750 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.00%, 5/15/45 | 700,000 | | 937,398 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.50%, 2/15/46 | 7,900,000 | | 9,755,574 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.25%, 8/15/46 | 2,000,000 | | 2,362,422 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.375%, 11/15/48 | 50,050,000 | | 72,836,436 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.25%, 8/15/49 | 11,900,000 | | 14,154,957 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.375%, 11/15/49 | 7,000,000 | | 8,548,477 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.00%, 2/15/50 | 21,000,000 | | 23,757,891 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1.25%, 5/15/50 | 3,600,000 | | 3,412,406 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1.375%, 8/15/50 | 2,000,000 | | 1,957,188 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.125%, 4/15/25 | 12,037,200 | | 12,814,014 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.375%, 7/15/25 | 3,277,770 | | 3,559,300 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.25%, 7/15/29 | 14,181,020 | | 15,867,821 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.125%, 7/15/30 | 48,002,075 | | 53,383,903 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.50%, 8/31/21 | 5,000,000 | | 5,061,985 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.875%, 1/31/22 | 2,000,000 | | 2,046,406 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.375%, 3/31/22 | 15,000,000 | | 15,053,320 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.75%, 6/15/22 | 5,000,000 | | 5,137,305 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.625%, 11/15/22 | 24,000,000 | | 24,755,625 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.625%, 12/15/22 | 80,000,000 | | 82,629,687 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.50%, 3/15/23 | 103,000,000 | | 103,901,250 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.50%, 3/31/23 | 3,500,000 | | 3,617,988 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.25%, 4/15/23 | 11,000,000 | | 11,029,648 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.125%, 5/15/23 | 40,000,000 | | 39,976,562 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.25%, 6/15/23 | 58,000,000 | | 58,151,797 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.125%, 8/15/23 | 19,000,000 | | 18,982,930 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.125%, 9/15/23 | 15,000,000 | | 14,986,523 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.375%, 2/29/24 | 15,000,000 | | 16,120,898 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.125%, 11/30/24 | 23,500,000 | | 25,348,789 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.125%, 2/28/25 | 99,000,000 | | 102,871,054 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.50%, 3/31/25 | 21,000,000 | | 21,241,172 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.25%, 5/31/25 | 44,000,000 | | 43,996,563 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.25%, 8/31/25 | 50,000,000 | | 49,955,078 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.625%, 12/31/25 | 20,000,000 | | 22,415,625 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.375%, 8/31/26 | 13,500,000 | | 14,295,762 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.75%, 12/31/26 | $ | 3,500,000 | | $ | 3,793,672 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.125%, 2/28/27 | 37,000,000 | | 38,670,781 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.625%, 3/31/27 | 69,000,000 | | 69,881,367 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.50%, 4/30/27 | 50,000,000 | | 50,228,516 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.50%, 6/30/27 | 16,100,000 | | 16,157,859 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.50%, 8/31/27 | 34,900,000 | | 34,987,250 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.125%, 11/15/28 | 800,000 | | 963,750 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.50%, 2/15/30 | 1,200,000 | | 1,294,500 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.625%, 5/15/30 | 6,500,000 | | 6,477,656 | |
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES (Cost $1,367,215,247) | | 1,417,019,924 | |
CORPORATE BONDS — 31.3% | | |
Aerospace and Defense — 0.4% | | |
Boeing Co. (The), 5.15%, 5/1/30 | 1,630,000 | | 1,830,805 | |
Boeing Co. (The), 5.81%, 5/1/50 | 4,510,000 | | 5,460,864 | |
Lockheed Martin Corp., 3.80%, 3/1/45 | 430,000 | | 512,072 | |
Raytheon Technologies Corp., 4.125%, 11/16/28 | 5,470,000 | | 6,482,164 | |
Raytheon Technologies Corp., 5.70%, 4/15/40 | 2,215,000 | | 3,127,767 | |
| | 17,413,672 | |
Airlines — 0.3% | | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc. / SkyMiles IP Ltd., 4.50%, 10/20/25(3) | 6,344,000 | | 6,516,021 | |
Southwest Airlines Co., 5.125%, 6/15/27 | 5,521,000 | | 6,025,215 | |
| | 12,541,236 | |
Auto Components — 0.1% | | |
BorgWarner, Inc., 2.65%, 7/1/27 | 2,270,000 | | 2,399,323 | |
Automobiles — 0.6% | | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 5.875%, 8/2/21 | 5,730,000 | | 5,848,181 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 2.98%, 8/3/22 | 1,950,000 | | 1,929,018 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 3.35%, 11/1/22 | 3,300,000 | | 3,254,988 | |
General Motors Co., 5.15%, 4/1/38 | 1,800,000 | | 1,910,937 | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 2.75%, 6/20/25 | 4,630,000 | | 4,747,748 | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 2.70%, 8/20/27 | 6,436,000 | | 6,416,687 | |
| | 24,107,559 | |
Banks — 3.9% | | |
Banco Santander SA, 3.50%, 4/11/22 | 7,110,000 | | 7,376,254 | |
Banco Santander SA, 2.75%, 5/28/25 | 5,550,000 | | 5,841,045 | |
Bank of America Corp., MTN, VRN, 1.32%, 6/19/26 | 7,505,000 | | 7,562,281 | |
Bank of America Corp., MTN, VRN, 3.82%, 1/20/28 | 3,620,000 | | 4,106,192 | |
Bank of America Corp., MTN, VRN, 2.50%, 2/13/31 | 8,079,000 | | 8,439,060 | |
Bank of America Corp., MTN, VRN, 2.68%, 6/19/41 | 6,945,000 | | 7,121,400 | |
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 3.00%, 12/20/23 | 6,369,000 | | 6,691,303 | |
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 3.42%, 12/20/28 | 1,240,000 | | 1,382,957 | |
Barclays plc, VRN, 2.65%, 6/24/31 | 2,800,000 | | 2,797,404 | |
BBVA Bancomer SA, 1.875%, 9/18/25(3) | 6,180,000 | | 6,045,585 | |
BNP Paribas SA, VRN, 2.59%, 8/12/35(3) | 6,535,000 | | 6,360,761 | |
BPCE SA, 5.15%, 7/21/24(3) | 2,670,000 | | 2,993,835 | |
BPCE SA, VRN, 1.65%, 10/6/26(3)(4) | 3,190,000 | | 3,192,829 | |
Citigroup, Inc., 4.05%, 7/30/22 | 2,395,000 | | 2,543,876 | |
Citigroup, Inc., VRN, 3.11%, 4/8/26 | 5,301,000 | | 5,711,535 | |
Citigroup, Inc., VRN, 3.52%, 10/27/28 | 2,985,000 | | 3,320,892 | |
Citigroup, Inc., VRN, 2.57%, 6/3/31 | 4,305,000 | | 4,534,638 | |
Cooperatieve Rabobank UA, 3.95%, 11/9/22 | 4,130,000 | | 4,391,260 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
DNB Bank ASA, VRN, 1.13%, 9/16/26(3) | $ | 4,070,000 | | $ | 4,062,755 | |
Fifth Third BanCorp., 4.30%, 1/16/24 | 1,125,000 | | 1,242,278 | |
FNB Corp., 2.20%, 2/24/23 | 4,790,000 | | 4,837,867 | |
HSBC Holdings plc, VRN, 2.01%, 9/22/28 | 3,169,000 | | 3,138,154 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 4.02%, 12/5/24 | 5,505,000 | | 6,058,491 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 2.18%, 6/1/28 | 5,665,000 | | 5,919,133 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 2.52%, 4/22/31 | 11,849,000 | | 12,644,249 | |
Lloyds Banking Group plc, VRN, 2.44%, 2/5/26 | 3,744,000 | | 3,885,627 | |
Natwest Group plc, VRN, 2.36%, 5/22/24 | 1,344,000 | | 1,380,167 | |
Santander UK Group Holdings plc, VRN, 1.53%, 8/21/26 | 4,435,000 | | 4,368,567 | |
Societe Generale SA, VRN, 3.65%, 7/8/35(3) | 1,326,000 | | 1,335,974 | |
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Ltd., 1.05%, 9/12/25(3) | 1,800,000 | | 1,808,657 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., 4.125%, 8/15/23 | 1,170,000 | | 1,275,381 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., 3.00%, 10/23/26 | 7,709,000 | | 8,426,705 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., MTN, VRN, 2.39%, 6/2/28 | 1,390,000 | | 1,451,839 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., VRN, 2.19%, 4/30/26 | 1,895,000 | | 1,971,082 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., VRN, 3.07%, 4/30/41 | 3,575,000 | | 3,725,694 | |
| | 157,945,727 | |
Beverages — 0.4% | | |
Anheuser-Busch Cos. LLC / Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc., 4.90%, 2/1/46 | 5,325,000 | | 6,621,249 | |
Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc., 4.75%, 1/23/29 | 6,490,000 | | 7,900,027 | |
Coca-Cola Co. (The), 1.00%, 3/15/28 | 1,270,000 | | 1,267,266 | |
PepsiCo, Inc., 1.625%, 5/1/30 | 1,060,000 | | 1,090,420 | |
| | 16,878,962 | |
Biotechnology — 0.8% | | |
AbbVie, Inc., 3.25%, 10/1/22(3) | 2,960,000 | | 3,096,347 | |
AbbVie, Inc., 3.85%, 6/15/24(3) | 3,967,000 | | 4,349,083 | |
AbbVie, Inc., 3.60%, 5/14/25 | 1,125,000 | | 1,247,937 | |
AbbVie, Inc., 3.20%, 11/21/29(3) | 6,170,000 | | 6,810,616 | |
AbbVie, Inc., 4.40%, 11/6/42 | 2,290,000 | | 2,728,983 | |
Gilead Sciences, Inc., 3.65%, 3/1/26 | 7,660,000 | | 8,655,222 | |
Gilead Sciences, Inc., 1.65%, 10/1/30 | 4,567,000 | | 4,564,267 | |
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 1.75%, 9/15/30 | 1,617,000 | | 1,579,377 | |
| | 33,031,832 | |
Building Products† | | |
Lennox International, Inc., 1.70%, 8/1/27 | 1,490,000 | | 1,490,372 | |
Capital Markets — 2.3% | | |
Ares Capital Corp., 3.25%, 7/15/25 | 7,842,000 | | 7,803,689 | |
Ares Finance Co. II LLC, 3.25%, 6/15/30(3) | 3,340,000 | | 3,499,801 | |
Credit Suisse Group AG, VRN, 2.59%, 9/11/25(3) | 3,415,000 | | 3,565,506 | |
Credit Suisse Group AG, VRN, 2.19%, 6/5/26(3) | 8,915,000 | | 9,219,552 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 3.50%, 4/1/25 | 5,706,000 | | 6,304,795 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 3.50%, 11/16/26 | 13,777,000 | | 15,241,411 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 2.60%, 2/7/30 | 3,895,000 | | 4,118,259 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), VRN, 2.88%, 10/31/22 | 1,800,000 | | 1,843,611 | |
Golub Capital BDC, Inc., 3.375%, 4/15/24(4) | 6,370,000 | | 6,367,310 | |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., 1.85%, 9/15/32 | 3,055,000 | | 3,047,129 | |
Morgan Stanley, MTN, 4.875%, 11/1/22 | 3,556,000 | | 3,847,775 | |
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 2.19%, 4/28/26 | 14,722,000 | | 15,434,160 | |
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 2.70%, 1/22/31 | 1,862,000 | | 1,991,978 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp., 3.50%, 2/25/25 | $ | 4,440,000 | | $ | 4,469,774 | |
Owl Rock Technology Finance Corp., 4.75%, 12/15/25(3) | 5,835,000 | | 5,777,652 | |
UBS Group AG, 4.125%, 9/24/25(3) | 1,600,000 | | 1,826,232 | |
| | 94,358,634 | |
Chemicals — 0.4% | | |
CF Industries, Inc., 4.50%, 12/1/26(3) | 3,410,000 | | 3,966,795 | |
CF Industries, Inc., 5.15%, 3/15/34 | 2,520,000 | | 2,983,466 | |
Dow Chemical Co. (The), 3.60%, 11/15/50 | 6,000,000 | | 6,092,995 | |
Nutrition & Biosciences, Inc., 1.83%, 10/15/27(3) | 1,918,000 | | 1,928,026 | |
| | 14,971,282 | |
Commercial Services and Supplies — 0.4% | | |
RELX Capital, Inc., 3.00%, 5/22/30 | 2,345,000 | | 2,567,483 | |
Republic Services, Inc., 2.30%, 3/1/30 | 6,940,000 | | 7,380,357 | |
Waste Connections, Inc., 2.60%, 2/1/30 | 6,500,000 | | 7,006,000 | |
| | 16,953,840 | |
Communications Equipment — 0.1% | | |
Juniper Networks, Inc., 4.50%, 3/15/24 | 860,000 | | 961,812 | |
Motorola Solutions, Inc., 4.60%, 5/23/29 | 130,000 | | 153,543 | |
Motorola Solutions, Inc., 2.30%, 11/15/30 | 3,050,000 | | 3,032,358 | |
| | 4,147,713 | |
Construction and Engineering — 0.2% | | |
Quanta Services, Inc., 2.90%, 10/1/30 | 6,990,000 | | 7,144,762 | |
Construction Materials — 0.2% | | |
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc., 2.50%, 3/15/30 | 5,699,000 | | 5,943,186 | |
Vulcan Materials Co., 3.50%, 6/1/30 | 3,270,000 | | 3,667,127 | |
| | 9,610,313 | |
Consumer Finance — 0.6% | | |
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 5.00%, 10/1/21 | 5,250,000 | | 5,412,943 | |
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 3.15%, 2/15/24 | 3,850,000 | | 3,820,629 | |
Capital One Bank USA N.A., 3.375%, 2/15/23 | 3,793,000 | | 4,011,151 | |
Park Aerospace Holdings Ltd., 5.50%, 2/15/24(3) | 4,740,000 | | 4,773,173 | |
Synchrony Financial, 2.85%, 7/25/22 | 5,993,000 | | 6,174,869 | |
| | 24,192,765 | |
Containers and Packaging† | | |
Ball Corp., 2.875%, 8/15/30 | 1,550,000 | | 1,534,500 | |
Diversified Consumer Services — 0.1% | | |
Pepperdine University, 3.30%, 12/1/59 | 3,740,000 | | 4,117,774 | |
Diversified Financial Services — 0.3% | | |
Block Financial LLC, 3.875%, 8/15/30 | 1,551,000 | | 1,561,126 | |
Deutsche Bank AG, VRN, 3.55%, 9/18/31 | 2,290,000 | | 2,305,974 | |
GE Capital Funding LLC, 4.40%, 5/15/30(3) | 6,740,000 | | 7,258,812 | |
NatWest Markets plc, 2.375%, 5/21/23(3) | 2,205,000 | | 2,271,499 | |
| | 13,397,411 | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 1.2% | | |
AT&T, Inc., 2.30%, 6/1/27 | 1,460,000 | | 1,534,768 | |
AT&T, Inc., 4.10%, 2/15/28 | 1,870,000 | | 2,163,740 | |
AT&T, Inc., 2.75%, 6/1/31 | 8,580,000 | | 9,046,384 | |
AT&T, Inc., 3.50%, 6/1/41 | 1,300,000 | | 1,373,198 | |
AT&T, Inc., 3.65%, 6/1/51 | 1,143,000 | | 1,159,960 | |
AT&T, Inc., 3.30%, 2/1/52 | 4,224,000 | | 3,956,667 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
AT&T, Inc., 3.50%, 9/15/53(3) | $ | 149,000 | | $ | 145,863 | |
AT&T, Inc., 3.55%, 9/15/55(3) | 1,479,000 | | 1,421,757 | |
Deutsche Telekom International Finance BV, 1.95%, 9/19/21(3) | 3,879,000 | | 3,922,968 | |
Ooredoo International Finance Ltd., MTN, 3.25%, 2/21/23 | 930,000 | | 974,069 | |
Telefonica Emisiones SA, 5.46%, 2/16/21 | 2,400,000 | | 2,444,441 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc., 3.15%, 3/22/30 | 6,455,000 | | 7,307,210 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc., 4.40%, 11/1/34 | 12,131,000 | | 15,167,077 | |
| | 50,618,102 | |
Electric Utilities — 2.3% | | |
AEP Texas, Inc., 2.10%, 7/1/30 | 3,730,000 | | 3,840,644 | |
AEP Transmission Co. LLC, 3.75%, 12/1/47 | 1,280,000 | | 1,501,465 | |
American Electric Power Co., Inc., 3.20%, 11/13/27 | 1,320,000 | | 1,452,634 | |
Berkshire Hathaway Energy Co., 3.50%, 2/1/25 | 3,460,000 | | 3,834,147 | |
Berkshire Hathaway Energy Co., 3.80%, 7/15/48 | 2,185,000 | | 2,538,858 | |
Commonwealth Edison Co., 3.20%, 11/15/49 | 2,225,000 | | 2,445,213 | |
DTE Electric Co., 2.25%, 3/1/30 | 3,480,000 | | 3,708,651 | |
Duke Energy Corp., 2.65%, 9/1/26 | 2,980,000 | | 3,227,423 | |
Duke Energy Florida LLC, 1.75%, 6/15/30 | 4,600,000 | | 4,688,641 | |
Duke Energy Florida LLC, 3.85%, 11/15/42 | 2,740,000 | | 3,263,963 | |
Duke Energy Progress LLC, 4.15%, 12/1/44 | 4,040,000 | | 5,039,427 | |
Duke Energy Progress LLC, 3.70%, 10/15/46 | 2,890,000 | | 3,405,834 | |
EDP Finance BV, 1.71%, 1/24/28(3) | 5,370,000 | | 5,345,509 | |
Entergy Arkansas LLC, 2.65%, 6/15/51 | 1,990,000 | | 2,009,243 | |
Entergy Texas, Inc., 1.75%, 3/15/31(4) | 7,210,000 | | 7,162,895 | |
Exelon Corp., 5.15%, 12/1/20 | 1,476,000 | | 1,476,000 | |
Exelon Corp., 4.45%, 4/15/46 | 1,830,000 | | 2,221,825 | |
FirstEnergy Transmission LLC, 4.55%, 4/1/49(3) | 1,840,000 | | 2,162,042 | |
Florida Power & Light Co., 4.125%, 2/1/42 | 1,540,000 | | 1,922,852 | |
Florida Power & Light Co., 3.15%, 10/1/49 | 1,730,000 | | 1,950,986 | |
MidAmerican Energy Co., 4.40%, 10/15/44 | 2,545,000 | | 3,231,814 | |
Nevada Power Co., 2.40%, 5/1/30 | 2,405,000 | | 2,588,172 | |
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., 3.55%, 5/1/27 | 3,000,000 | | 3,385,218 | |
Northern States Power Co., 2.60%, 6/1/51 | 1,740,000 | | 1,771,062 | |
Oncor Electric Delivery Co. LLC, 3.10%, 9/15/49 | 1,780,000 | | 1,958,140 | |
PacifiCorp, 2.70%, 9/15/30 | 996,000 | | 1,102,230 | |
PacifiCorp, 3.30%, 3/15/51 | 3,470,000 | | 3,905,163 | |
Potomac Electric Power Co., 3.60%, 3/15/24 | 1,510,000 | | 1,649,465 | |
Southern Co. Gas Capital Corp., 1.75%, 1/15/31 | 3,970,000 | | 3,937,416 | |
Southern Co. Gas Capital Corp., 3.95%, 10/1/46 | 2,090,000 | | 2,341,204 | |
Xcel Energy, Inc., 3.40%, 6/1/30 | 3,300,000 | | 3,797,734 | |
| | 92,865,870 | |
Energy Equipment and Services — 0.1% | | |
Baker Hughes a GE Co. LLC / Baker Hughes Co-Obligor, Inc., 3.14%, 11/7/29 | 2,276,000 | | 2,375,092 | |
Entertainment — 0.4% | | |
Netflix, Inc., 3.625%, 6/15/25(3) | 3,731,000 | | 3,904,492 | |
Netflix, Inc., 4.875%, 4/15/28 | 3,564,000 | | 3,988,579 | |
Netflix, Inc., 5.875%, 11/15/28 | 1,000,000 | | 1,194,990 | |
Walt Disney Co. (The), 2.20%, 1/13/28 | 6,860,000 | | 7,224,063 | |
| | 16,312,124 | |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 2.0% | | |
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., 4.70%, 7/1/30 | 1,135,000 | | 1,401,026 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., 1.875%, 2/1/33 | $ | 4,745,000 | | $ | 4,647,985 | |
American Tower Corp., 3.375%, 10/15/26 | 2,248,000 | | 2,490,770 | |
Brixmor Operating Partnership LP, 4.05%, 7/1/30 | 2,450,000 | | 2,632,651 | |
CubeSmart LP, 2.00%, 2/15/31(4) | 4,150,000 | | 4,101,158 | |
Equinix, Inc., 5.375%, 5/15/27 | 969,000 | | 1,057,406 | |
Essex Portfolio LP, 3.25%, 5/1/23 | 1,770,000 | | 1,864,597 | |
Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc., 2.40%, 3/15/30 | 2,700,000 | | 2,741,657 | |
Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc., 2.05%, 3/15/31(4) | 1,710,000 | | 1,691,020 | |
Highwoods Realty LP, 2.60%, 2/1/31 | 1,595,000 | | 1,584,524 | |
Host Hotels & Resorts LP, 3.75%, 10/15/23 | 2,725,000 | | 2,814,837 | |
Kilroy Realty LP, 3.80%, 1/15/23 | 2,070,000 | | 2,155,711 | |
Kilroy Realty LP, 2.50%, 11/15/32 | 4,600,000 | | 4,491,456 | |
Kimco Realty Corp., 2.80%, 10/1/26 | 3,580,000 | | 3,829,683 | |
Kimco Realty Corp., 1.90%, 3/1/28 | 2,975,000 | | 2,942,798 | |
Lexington Realty Trust, 2.70%, 9/15/30 | 5,977,000 | | 6,101,884 | |
Mid-America Apartments LP, 1.70%, 2/15/31 | 3,410,000 | | 3,366,054 | |
National Retail Properties, Inc., 2.50%, 4/15/30 | 5,519,000 | | 5,517,309 | |
Realty Income Corp., 3.25%, 1/15/31 | 1,535,000 | | 1,694,674 | |
Regency Centers LP, 3.70%, 6/15/30 | 3,050,000 | | 3,352,477 | |
Scentre Group Trust 2, VRN, 4.75%, 9/24/80(3) | 3,440,000 | | 3,417,154 | |
Spirit Realty LP, 3.20%, 2/15/31 | 3,040,000 | | 2,969,742 | |
Ventas Realty LP, 4.40%, 1/15/29 | 3,620,000 | | 4,115,843 | |
VEREIT Operating Partnership LP, 3.40%, 1/15/28 | 5,032,000 | | 5,247,419 | |
Welltower, Inc., 2.75%, 1/15/31 | 3,820,000 | | 3,929,496 | |
| | 80,159,331 | |
Food and Staples Retailing — 0.5% | | |
Costco Wholesale Corp., 1.60%, 4/20/30 | 4,390,000 | | 4,483,514 | |
Kroger Co. (The), 3.875%, 10/15/46 | 3,420,000 | | 3,881,409 | |
Sysco Corp., 5.95%, 4/1/30 | 7,800,000 | | 9,868,708 | |
Walmart, Inc., 4.05%, 6/29/48 | 1,990,000 | | 2,599,609 | |
| | 20,833,240 | |
Food Products — 0.2% | | |
Mars, Inc., 1.625%, 7/16/32(3) | 5,020,000 | | 4,983,962 | |
Mondelez International, Inc., 2.75%, 4/13/30 | 4,151,000 | | 4,528,586 | |
| | 9,512,548 | |
Gas Utilities — 0.2% | | |
CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp., 1.75%, 10/1/30(4) | 3,477,000 | | 3,488,248 | |
Infraestructura Energetica Nova SAB de CV, 4.75%, 1/15/51(3) | 4,500,000 | | 4,224,375 | |
| | 7,712,623 | |
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 0.5% | | |
Becton Dickinson and Co., 3.73%, 12/15/24 | 3,200,000 | | 3,538,897 | |
Danaher Corp., 2.60%, 10/1/50(4) | 4,000,000 | | 3,908,878 | |
DENTSPLY SIRONA, Inc., 3.25%, 6/1/30 | 4,250,000 | | 4,624,963 | |
Stryker Corp., 1.95%, 6/15/30 | 3,700,000 | | 3,775,812 | |
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., 3.55%, 3/20/30 | 3,485,000 | | 3,912,394 | |
| | 19,760,944 | |
Health Care Providers and Services — 1.0% | | |
Anthem, Inc., 2.375%, 1/15/25 | 1,060,000 | | 1,127,179 | |
Cigna Corp., 2.40%, 3/15/30 | 3,400,000 | | 3,522,828 | |
CVS Health Corp., 4.30%, 3/25/28 | 5,010,000 | | 5,868,210 | |
CVS Health Corp., 1.75%, 8/21/30 | 3,320,000 | | 3,257,518 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
CVS Health Corp., 4.78%, 3/25/38 | $ | 2,030,000 | | $ | 2,462,671 | |
Duke University Health System, Inc., 3.92%, 6/1/47 | 1,825,000 | | 2,296,152 | |
Partners Healthcare System, Inc., 3.19%, 7/1/49 | 2,280,000 | | 2,472,840 | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 3.75%, 7/15/25 | 3,780,000 | | 4,318,267 | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 2.00%, 5/15/30 | 3,132,000 | | 3,279,671 | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 4.75%, 7/15/45 | 1,835,000 | | 2,483,529 | |
Universal Health Services, Inc., 2.65%, 10/15/30(3) | 7,875,000 | | 7,859,408 | |
| | 38,948,273 | |
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 0.2% | | |
Las Vegas Sands Corp., 3.90%, 8/8/29 | 2,460,000 | | 2,467,122 | |
Marriott International, Inc., 3.50%, 10/15/32 | 5,321,000 | | 5,263,445 | |
McDonald's Corp., MTN, 4.70%, 12/9/35 | 1,070,000 | | 1,370,132 | |
| | 9,100,699 | |
Household Durables — 0.2% | | |
D.R. Horton, Inc., 2.55%, 12/1/20 | 1,580,000 | | 1,585,395 | |
D.R. Horton, Inc., 5.75%, 8/15/23 | 1,075,000 | | 1,214,362 | |
D.R. Horton, Inc., 2.50%, 10/15/24 | 3,490,000 | | 3,697,389 | |
Lennar Corp., 4.75%, 4/1/21 | 2,820,000 | | 2,851,091 | |
| | 9,348,237 | |
Industrial Conglomerates — 0.3% | | |
Carlisle Cos., Inc., 2.75%, 3/1/30 | 6,470,000 | | 6,883,947 | |
General Electric Co., 3.625%, 5/1/30 | 4,230,000 | | 4,398,855 | |
General Electric Co., 4.35%, 5/1/50 | 1,970,000 | | 2,011,041 | |
| | 13,293,843 | |
Insurance — 1.7% | | |
American International Group, Inc., 3.40%, 6/30/30 | 4,815,000 | | 5,324,484 | |
American International Group, Inc., 4.50%, 7/16/44 | 3,032,000 | | 3,562,919 | |
Athene Global Funding, 2.50%, 1/14/25(3) | 2,930,000 | | 3,022,624 | |
Athene Global Funding, 2.55%, 6/29/25(3) | 2,930,000 | | 3,017,714 | |
Athene Global Funding, 2.45%, 8/20/27(3) | 2,156,000 | | 2,215,848 | |
Belrose Funding Trust, 2.33%, 8/15/30(3) | 1,525,000 | | 1,509,311 | |
Chubb INA Holdings, Inc., 1.375%, 9/15/30 | 4,769,000 | | 4,707,268 | |
Five Corners Funding Trust II, 2.85%, 5/15/30(3) | 4,689,000 | | 5,063,873 | |
Globe Life, Inc., 2.15%, 8/15/30 | 3,660,000 | | 3,687,002 | |
Great-West Lifeco US Finance 2020 LP, 0.90%, 8/12/25(3) | 5,167,000 | | 5,160,391 | |
Kemper Corp., 2.40%, 9/30/30 | 2,670,000 | | 2,635,367 | |
Liberty Mutual Group, Inc., 4.50%, 6/15/49(3) | 40,000 | | 48,527 | |
Lincoln National Corp., 4.375%, 6/15/50 | 5,275,000 | | 6,124,076 | |
Markel Corp., 4.90%, 7/1/22 | 2,310,000 | | 2,478,470 | |
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co., 3.375%, 4/15/50(3) | 5,350,000 | | 5,464,061 | |
Protective Life Global Funding, 1.74%, 9/21/30(3) | 6,200,000 | | 6,145,686 | |
Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America, 3.30%, 5/15/50(3) | 2,468,000 | | 2,552,978 | |
Unum Group, 4.50%, 3/15/25 | 3,110,000 | | 3,459,397 | |
WR Berkley Corp., 4.625%, 3/15/22 | 1,440,000 | | 1,521,551 | |
| | 67,701,547 | |
Internet and Direct Marketing Retail — 0.1% | | |
Expedia Group, Inc., 3.60%, 12/15/23(3) | 4,435,000 | | 4,534,268 | |
IT Services — 0.5% | | |
Fiserv, Inc., 3.50%, 7/1/29 | 2,535,000 | | 2,892,692 | |
Global Payments, Inc., 3.20%, 8/15/29 | 5,130,000 | | 5,610,728 | |
International Business Machines Corp., 1.70%, 5/15/27 | 3,300,000 | | 3,416,177 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
International Business Machines Corp., 1.95%, 5/15/30 | $ | 1,800,000 | | $ | 1,857,644 | |
PayPal Holdings, Inc., 2.30%, 6/1/30 | 4,505,000 | | 4,765,296 | |
| | 18,542,537 | |
Life Sciences Tools and Services — 0.1% | | |
Agilent Technologies, Inc., 2.10%, 6/4/30 | 1,890,000 | | 1,941,465 | |
Machinery — 0.1% | | |
Cummins, Inc., 2.60%, 9/1/50 | 4,540,000 | | 4,455,630 | |
Media — 0.9% | | |
Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital, 4.20%, 3/15/28 | 2,290,000 | | 2,603,585 | |
Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital, 4.80%, 3/1/50 | 6,825,000 | | 7,839,231 | |
Comcast Corp., 1.95%, 1/15/31 | 2,775,000 | | 2,857,087 | |
Comcast Corp., 3.20%, 7/15/36 | 2,761,000 | | 3,071,762 | |
Comcast Corp., 3.75%, 4/1/40 | 1,285,000 | | 1,505,303 | |
Comcast Corp., 2.45%, 8/15/52 | 1,700,000 | | 1,597,877 | |
Discovery Communications LLC, 3.625%, 5/15/30 | 1,055,000 | | 1,175,398 | |
Time Warner Entertainment Co. LP, 8.375%, 3/15/23 | 3,275,000 | | 3,851,163 | |
ViacomCBS, Inc., 4.75%, 5/15/25 | 4,745,000 | | 5,449,428 | |
ViacomCBS, Inc., 3.70%, 6/1/28 | 1,675,000 | | 1,862,286 | |
ViacomCBS, Inc., 4.20%, 5/19/32 | 2,370,000 | | 2,712,763 | |
| | 34,525,883 | |
Metals and Mining — 0.3% | | |
Minera Mexico SA de CV, 4.50%, 1/26/50(3) | 7,300,000 | | 7,989,850 | |
Newcrest Finance Pty Ltd., 4.20%, 5/13/50(3) | 1,730,000 | | 2,030,041 | |
Steel Dynamics, Inc., 3.45%, 4/15/30 | 1,605,000 | | 1,773,383 | |
Teck Resources Ltd., 3.90%, 7/15/30(3) | 1,520,000 | | 1,593,178 | |
| | 13,386,452 | |
Multi-Utilities — 0.7% | | |
Ameren Corp., 3.50%, 1/15/31 | 4,338,000 | | 4,968,662 | |
CenterPoint Energy, Inc., 4.25%, 11/1/28 | 3,991,000 | | 4,758,744 | |
Dominion Energy, Inc., 4.90%, 8/1/41 | 3,370,000 | | 4,334,025 | |
NiSource, Inc., 1.70%, 2/15/31 | 2,320,000 | | 2,284,998 | |
NiSource, Inc., 5.65%, 2/1/45 | 1,925,000 | | 2,664,479 | |
San Diego Gas & Electric Co., 1.70%, 10/1/30 | 1,790,000 | | 1,777,876 | |
Sempra Energy, 2.875%, 10/1/22 | 1,670,000 | | 1,733,756 | |
Sempra Energy, 3.25%, 6/15/27 | 2,840,000 | | 3,123,927 | |
Sempra Energy, 4.00%, 2/1/48 | 1,310,000 | | 1,476,655 | |
| | 27,123,122 | |
Multiline Retail — 0.1% | | |
Target Corp., 2.35%, 2/15/30 | 2,000,000 | | 2,172,694 | |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 2.4% | | |
Aker BP ASA, 3.75%, 1/15/30(3) | 5,200,000 | | 5,063,289 | |
Aker BP ASA, 4.00%, 1/15/31(3) | 1,960,000 | | 1,936,779 | |
BP Capital Markets America, Inc., 1.75%, 8/10/30 | 2,900,000 | | 2,882,364 | |
Chevron Corp., 2.00%, 5/11/27 | 2,490,000 | | 2,636,261 | |
Chevron USA, Inc., 1.02%, 8/12/27 | 1,560,000 | | 1,559,037 | |
CNOOC Finance Ltd., 4.25%, 1/26/21 | 6,000,000 | | 6,064,080 | |
Concho Resources, Inc., 2.40%, 2/15/31 | 2,180,000 | | 2,089,735 | |
Diamondback Energy, Inc., 3.50%, 12/1/29 | 4,840,000 | | 4,679,144 | |
Ecopetrol SA, 5.875%, 5/28/45 | 690,000 | | 752,962 | |
Energy Transfer Operating LP, 4.25%, 3/15/23 | 4,430,000 | | 4,611,625 | |
Energy Transfer Operating LP, 4.90%, 3/15/35 | 2,070,000 | | 2,026,901 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Enterprise Products Operating LLC, 4.85%, 3/15/44 | $ | 5,120,000 | | $ | 5,830,915 | |
EOG Resources, Inc., 4.10%, 2/1/21 | 1,640,000 | | 1,660,645 | |
Equinor ASA, 1.75%, 1/22/26 | 2,510,000 | | 2,605,242 | |
Equinor ASA, 3.25%, 11/18/49 | 1,460,000 | | 1,555,904 | |
Exxon Mobil Corp., 1.57%, 4/15/23 | 4,030,000 | | 4,148,480 | |
Exxon Mobil Corp., 3.04%, 3/1/26 | 870,000 | | 961,075 | |
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 6.50%, 9/1/39 | 4,188,000 | | 5,281,442 | |
MPLX LP, 5.25%, 1/15/25 | 2,600,000 | | 2,695,656 | |
MPLX LP, 2.65%, 8/15/30 | 3,160,000 | | 3,105,654 | |
MPLX LP, 4.50%, 4/15/38 | 2,080,000 | | 2,131,227 | |
Ovintiv, Inc., 6.50%, 2/1/38 | 910,000 | | 827,883 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 4.875%, 1/24/22 | 1,420,000 | | 1,439,191 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 3.50%, 1/30/23 | 130,000 | | 128,158 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 4.625%, 9/21/23 | 1,800,000 | | 1,791,000 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 6.50%, 3/13/27 | 2,100,000 | | 1,961,337 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 6.625%, 6/15/35 | 50,000 | | 41,600 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 5.50%, 6/27/44 | 100,000 | | 74,320 | |
Plains All American Pipeline LP / PAA Finance Corp., 3.80%, 9/15/30 | 7,070,000 | | 6,869,261 | |
Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC, 5.625%, 3/1/25 | 7,120,000 | | 8,147,539 | |
Sunoco Logistics Partners Operations LP, 4.00%, 10/1/27 | 3,610,000 | | 3,687,863 | |
Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Co. LLC, 3.25%, 5/15/30(3) | 2,550,000 | | 2,759,979 | |
Valero Energy Corp., 1.20%, 3/15/24 | 4,992,000 | | 4,975,003 | |
| | 96,981,551 | |
Paper and Forest Products — 0.1% | | |
Georgia-Pacific LLC, 2.10%, 4/30/27(3) | 3,840,000 | | 4,033,682 | |
Pharmaceuticals — 0.9% | | |
AstraZeneca plc, 1.375%, 8/6/30 | 5,966,000 | | 5,821,853 | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., 3.25%, 8/15/22 | 4,255,000 | | 4,485,005 | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., 3.625%, 5/15/24 | 1,050,000 | | 1,157,481 | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., 3.40%, 7/26/29 | 5,890,000 | | 6,853,768 | |
Royalty Pharma plc, 1.75%, 9/2/27(3) | 5,534,000 | | 5,538,161 | |
Royalty Pharma plc, 2.20%, 9/2/30(3) | 4,450,000 | | 4,433,801 | |
Upjohn, Inc., 2.70%, 6/22/30(3) | 7,461,000 | | 7,732,431 | |
Upjohn, Inc., 4.00%, 6/22/50(3) | 1,411,000 | | 1,510,109 | |
| | 37,532,609 | |
Road and Rail — 0.7% | | |
Ashtead Capital, Inc., 4.125%, 8/15/25(3) | 5,200,000 | | 5,349,903 | |
Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 4.95%, 9/15/41 | 1,075,000 | | 1,440,779 | |
Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 4.15%, 4/1/45 | 6,680,000 | | 8,384,055 | |
CSX Corp., 3.25%, 6/1/27 | 4,030,000 | | 4,564,147 | |
Norfolk Southern Corp., 3.05%, 5/15/50 | 2,070,000 | | 2,217,189 | |
Union Pacific Corp., 2.40%, 2/5/30 | 2,770,000 | | 2,988,138 | |
Union Pacific Corp., 3.60%, 9/15/37 | 1,470,000 | | 1,699,709 | |
Union Pacific Corp., MTN, 3.55%, 8/15/39 | 1,630,000 | | 1,864,657 | |
| | 28,508,577 | |
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 0.5% | | |
Broadcom Corp. / Broadcom Cayman Finance Ltd., 3.125%, 1/15/25 | 1,233,000 | | 1,316,363 | |
Broadcom, Inc., 2.25%, 11/15/23 | 3,670,000 | | 3,818,078 | |
Broadcom, Inc., 3.15%, 11/15/25 | 4,690,000 | | 5,064,416 | |
Microchip Technology, Inc., 2.67%, 9/1/23(3) | 4,475,000 | | 4,635,710 | |
NXP BV / NXP Funding LLC, 3.875%, 9/1/22(3) | 4,112,000 | | 4,347,288 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Texas Instruments, Inc., 1.75%, 5/4/30 | $ | 2,210,000 | | $ | 2,284,828 | |
| | 21,466,683 | |
Software — 0.4% | | |
Microsoft Corp., 2.53%, 6/1/50 | 5,290,000 | | 5,552,939 | |
Oracle Corp., 2.80%, 4/1/27 | 1,830,000 | | 2,011,839 | |
Oracle Corp., 4.00%, 7/15/46 | 5,930,000 | | 7,032,399 | |
| | 14,597,177 | |
Specialty Retail — 0.3% | | |
Home Depot, Inc. (The), 2.50%, 4/15/27 | 2,960,000 | | 3,222,338 | |
Home Depot, Inc. (The), 3.90%, 6/15/47 | 2,090,000 | | 2,579,165 | |
Home Depot, Inc. (The), 3.35%, 4/15/50 | 4,005,000 | | 4,642,214 | |
| | 10,443,717 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 0.8% | | |
Apple, Inc., 2.55%, 8/20/60 | 4,940,000 | | 4,951,731 | |
Dell International LLC / EMC Corp., 5.45%, 6/15/23(3) | 5,834,000 | | 6,399,876 | |
EMC Corp., 3.375%, 6/1/23 | 4,645,000 | | 4,790,992 | |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., 1.45%, 4/1/24 | 5,750,000 | | 5,827,950 | |
NetApp, Inc., 2.375%, 6/22/27 | 5,725,000 | | 5,978,380 | |
Seagate HDD Cayman, 4.875%, 3/1/24 | 1,645,000 | | 1,790,833 | |
Seagate HDD Cayman, 4.75%, 1/1/25 | 3,655,000 | | 4,016,627 | |
| | 33,756,389 | |
Trading Companies and Distributors — 0.2% | | |
Air Lease Corp., MTN, 2.875%, 1/15/26 | 2,940,000 | | 2,893,415 | |
Aircastle Ltd., 5.25%, 8/11/25(3) | 6,025,000 | | 5,901,513 | |
| | 8,794,928 | |
Water Utilities — 0.1% | | |
Essential Utilities, Inc., 2.70%, 4/15/30 | 4,310,000 | | 4,618,050 | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.2% | | |
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 2.55%, 2/15/31(3) | 4,110,000 | | 4,263,426 | |
Vodafone Group plc, 4.375%, 2/19/43 | 2,080,000 | | 2,436,206 | |
| | 6,699,632 | |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $1,239,790,963) | | 1,268,895,196 | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 25.4% | |
Adjustable-Rate U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities — 0.9% | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.44%, (1-year H15T1Y plus 2.25%), 9/1/35 | 364,783 | | 386,801 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 2.64%, (1-year H15T1Y plus 2.25%), 7/1/36 | 59,747 | | 63,238 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.37%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.87%), 7/1/36 | 974,256 | | 1,031,450 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.26%, (1-year H15T1Y plus 2.14%), 10/1/36 | 841,085 | | 889,006 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.52%, (1-year H15T1Y plus 2.26%), 4/1/37 | 728,459 | | 771,739 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.70%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.80%), 2/1/38 | 296,963 | | 314,213 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.80%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.82%), 6/1/38 | 155,863 | | 164,662 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 2.65%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.88%), 7/1/40 | 66,348 | | 69,688 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.02%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.76%), 9/1/40 | 93,388 | | 97,524 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.65%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.88%), 5/1/41 | 55,740 | | 58,830 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.42%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.86%), 7/1/41 | 642,575 | | 677,360 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.67%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.65%), 12/1/42 | 436,549 | | 454,103 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.64%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.64%), 2/1/43 | 98,926 | | 101,646 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.19%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.63%), 5/1/43 | 97,259 | | 101,347 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 2.50%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.62%), 6/1/43 | 2,453 | | 2,468 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 2.83%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.65%), 6/1/43 | 56,430 | | 56,912 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 2.83%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.62%), 1/1/44 | 2,020,049 | | 2,099,691 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.17%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.62%), 6/1/44 | $ | 900,714 | | $ | 939,355 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 2.54%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.59%), 10/1/44 | 740,883 | | 769,509 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 2.58%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.60%), 6/1/45 | 1,838,062 | | 1,914,696 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 2.36%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.63%), 8/1/46 | 2,177,530 | | 2,265,181 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.05%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.64%), 9/1/47 | 1,499,625 | | 1,566,876 | |
FNMA, VRN, 2.47%, (6-month LIBOR plus 1.57%), 6/1/35 | 151,359 | | 157,346 | |
FNMA, VRN, 2.51%, (6-month LIBOR plus 1.57%), 6/1/35 | 444,951 | | 462,296 | |
FNMA, VRN, 2.53%, (6-month LIBOR plus 1.57%), 6/1/35 | 1,152,238 | | 1,197,133 | |
FNMA, VRN, 2.57%, (6-month LIBOR plus 1.57%), 6/1/35 | 943,790 | | 980,684 | |
FNMA, VRN, 2.52%, (6-month LIBOR plus 1.54%), 9/1/35 | 860,051 | | 891,950 | |
FNMA, VRN, 3.14%, (1-year H15T1Y plus 2.16%), 3/1/38 | 760,952 | | 801,715 | |
FNMA, VRN, 3.69%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.69%), 1/1/40 | 37,219 | | 38,859 | |
FNMA, VRN, 2.54%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.79%), 8/1/40 | 64,968 | | 67,379 | |
FNMA, VRN, 3.02%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.77%), 10/1/40 | 157,761 | | 163,892 | |
FNMA, VRN, 2.46%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.75%), 8/1/41 | 127,999 | | 133,743 | |
FNMA, VRN, 3.26%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.57%), 3/1/43 | 259,324 | | 268,709 | |
FNMA, VRN, 3.56%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.58%), 1/1/45 | 62,770 | | 65,150 | |
FNMA, VRN, 2.36%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.59%), 8/1/45 | 469,179 | | 487,828 | |
FNMA, VRN, 2.62%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.60%), 4/1/46 | 2,935,338 | | 3,039,480 | |
FNMA, VRN, 3.18%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.61%), 3/1/47 | 4,021,289 | | 4,206,462 | |
FNMA, VRN, 3.18%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.61%), 3/1/47 | 1,581,868 | | 1,654,386 | |
FNMA, VRN, 3.14%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.61%), 4/1/47 | 2,625,405 | | 2,747,203 | |
FNMA, VRN, 2.94%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.62%), 5/1/47 | 2,277,171 | | 2,390,076 | |
FNMA, VRN, 3.24%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.62%), 5/1/47 | 754,436 | | 787,692 | |
| | 35,338,278 | |
Fixed-Rate U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities — 24.5% | |
FHLMC, 7.00%, 9/1/27 | 123 | | 139 | |
FHLMC, 6.50%, 1/1/28 | 197 | | 221 | |
FHLMC, 7.00%, 2/1/28 | 33 | | 37 | |
FHLMC, 6.50%, 3/1/29 | 1,233 | | 1,394 | |
FHLMC, 6.50%, 6/1/29 | 1,539 | | 1,725 | |
FHLMC, 7.00%, 8/1/29 | 131 | | 147 | |
FHLMC, 6.50%, 5/1/31 | 1,360 | | 1,523 | |
FHLMC, 6.50%, 6/1/31 | 160 | | 179 | |
FHLMC, 5.50%, 12/1/33 | 16,946 | | 19,744 | |
FHLMC, 6.00%, 2/1/38 | 133,997 | | 158,324 | |
FHLMC, 5.50%, 4/1/38 | 71,313 | | 82,767 | |
FHLMC, 6.00%, 5/1/38 | 107,079 | | 125,906 | |
FHLMC, 6.00%, 8/1/38 | 20,482 | | 23,842 | |
FHLMC, 5.50%, 9/1/38 | 509,241 | | 586,661 | |
FHLMC, 4.50%, 5/1/47 | 10,870,789 | | 11,774,787 | |
FHLMC, 3.50%, 12/1/47 | 5,853,349 | | 6,222,217 | |
FHLMC, 4.00%, 9/1/48 | 22,261,941 | | 23,736,769 | |
FHLMC, 4.00%, 10/1/48 | 3,647,671 | | 3,891,376 | |
FHLMC, 4.00%, 10/1/48 | 22,407,303 | | 23,898,907 | |
FHLMC, 3.50%, 4/1/49 | 34,323,057 | | 36,242,685 | |
FHLMC, 3.50%, 10/1/49 | 49,432,320 | | 52,104,479 | |
FHLMC, 3.00%, 8/1/50 | 19,349,859 | | 20,296,104 | |
FNMA, 6.50%, 1/1/26 | 896 | | 1,003 | |
FNMA, 7.00%, 12/1/27 | 274 | | 304 | |
FNMA, 7.50%, 4/1/28 | 1,689 | | 1,894 | |
FNMA, 7.00%, 5/1/28 | 1,567 | | 1,628 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
FNMA, 7.00%, 6/1/28 | $ | 28 | | $ | 28 | |
FNMA, 6.50%, 1/1/29 | 204 | | 232 | |
FNMA, 6.50%, 4/1/29 | 712 | | 806 | |
FNMA, 7.00%, 7/1/29 | 128 | | 129 | |
FNMA, 7.50%, 7/1/29 | 1,157 | | 1,203 | |
FNMA, 7.50%, 9/1/30 | 497 | | 584 | |
FNMA, 5.00%, 7/1/31 | 1,207,620 | | 1,358,057 | |
FNMA, 7.00%, 9/1/31 | 2,398 | | 2,557 | |
FNMA, 6.50%, 1/1/32 | 856 | | 983 | |
FNMA, 6.50%, 8/1/32 | 3,333 | | 3,808 | |
FNMA, 5.50%, 6/1/33 | 10,141 | | 11,902 | |
FNMA, 5.50%, 7/1/33 | 55,153 | | 64,767 | |
FNMA, 5.50%, 8/1/33 | 24,198 | | 28,460 | |
FNMA, 5.50%, 9/1/33 | 32,001 | | 37,680 | |
FNMA, 5.00%, 11/1/33 | 120,894 | | 139,021 | |
FNMA, 6.00%, 12/1/33 | 399,752 | | 472,343 | |
FNMA, 5.50%, 1/1/34 | 22,612 | | 25,976 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 3/1/34 | 1,403,130 | | 1,506,209 | |
FNMA, 5.50%, 12/1/34 | 31,600 | | 36,255 | |
FNMA, 4.50%, 1/1/35 | 130,566 | | 144,032 | |
FNMA, 5.00%, 8/1/35 | 53,149 | | 61,041 | |
FNMA, 5.00%, 2/1/36 | 373,470 | | 429,785 | |
FNMA, 5.50%, 7/1/36 | 20,155 | | 23,059 | |
FNMA, 5.50%, 2/1/37 | 10,010 | | 11,645 | |
FNMA, 6.00%, 4/1/37 | 98,313 | | 116,199 | |
FNMA, 6.00%, 7/1/37 | 232,421 | | 272,912 | |
FNMA, 6.00%, 8/1/37 | 161,505 | | 190,506 | |
FNMA, 6.50%, 8/1/37 | 11,610 | | 13,479 | |
FNMA, 6.00%, 9/1/37 | 144,261 | | 169,016 | |
FNMA, 6.00%, 11/1/37 | 57,669 | | 67,657 | |
FNMA, 5.50%, 2/1/38 | 432,164 | | 500,095 | |
FNMA, 5.50%, 2/1/38 | 44,601 | | 50,631 | |
FNMA, 5.00%, 5/1/38 | 145,716 | | 167,716 | |
FNMA, 5.50%, 6/1/38 | 128,714 | | 146,804 | |
FNMA, 5.00%, 1/1/39 | 95,441 | | 107,868 | |
FNMA, 4.50%, 2/1/39 | 301,362 | | 338,135 | |
FNMA, 5.50%, 3/1/39 | 321,055 | | 372,790 | |
FNMA, 4.50%, 4/1/39 | 230,644 | | 261,275 | |
FNMA, 4.50%, 5/1/39 | 602,686 | | 682,054 | |
FNMA, 6.50%, 5/1/39 | 85,517 | | 100,377 | |
FNMA, 4.50%, 6/1/39 | 323,057 | | 363,368 | |
FNMA, 5.00%, 8/1/39 | 318,631 | | 367,260 | |
FNMA, 4.50%, 9/1/39 | 1,200,859 | | 1,362,850 | |
FNMA, 4.50%, 10/1/39 | 1,037,198 | | 1,177,557 | |
FNMA, 5.00%, 4/1/40 | 1,590,931 | | 1,833,424 | |
FNMA, 5.00%, 4/1/40 | 847,970 | | 974,562 | |
FNMA, 5.00%, 6/1/40 | 1,432,386 | | 1,650,150 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 10/1/40 | 1,103,917 | | 1,243,964 | |
FNMA, 4.50%, 11/1/40 | 1,007,331 | | 1,134,410 | |
FNMA, 5.00%, 11/1/40 | 124,308 | | 143,274 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 12/1/40 | 173,458 | | 187,213 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 8/1/41 | 1,884,126 | | 2,099,437 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
FNMA, 4.50%, 9/1/41 | $ | 910,438 | | $ | 1,025,154 | |
FNMA, 4.50%, 9/1/41 | 137,544 | | 154,904 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 10/1/41 | 1,348,913 | | 1,448,603 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 12/1/41 | 5,960,250 | | 6,445,673 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 12/1/41 | 2,861,950 | | 3,159,714 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 1/1/42 | 132,787 | | 143,404 | |
FNMA, 5.00%, 1/1/42 | 3,178,108 | | 3,657,420 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 2/1/42 | 4,322,236 | | 4,673,652 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 4/1/42 | 286,493 | | 312,657 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 5/1/42 | 1,303,524 | | 1,423,970 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 6/1/42 | 1,300,868 | | 1,433,891 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 8/1/42 | 353,967 | | 380,783 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 8/1/42 | 7,058,726 | | 7,660,482 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 9/1/42 | 1,695,442 | | 1,823,495 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 12/1/42 | 534,560 | | 580,132 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 1/1/44 | 412,270 | | 452,952 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 11/1/45 | 868,939 | | 939,323 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 11/1/45 | 4,768,955 | | 5,154,979 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 2/1/46 | 4,615,215 | | 5,007,549 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 4/1/46 | 10,737,706 | | 11,580,396 | |
FNMA, 6.50%, 8/1/47 | 4,199 | | 4,551 | |
FNMA, 6.50%, 9/1/47 | 8,476 | | 9,163 | |
FNMA, 6.50%, 9/1/47 | 408 | | 442 | |
FNMA, 6.50%, 9/1/47 | 4,471 | | 4,834 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 3/1/48 | 7,084,792 | | 7,502,840 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 6/1/48 | 18,849,062 | | 20,141,659 | |
FNMA, 4.50%, 7/1/48 | 16,658,080 | | 18,068,940 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 8/1/48 | 5,139,090 | | 5,482,734 | |
FNMA, 4.50%, 2/1/49 | 11,681,246 | | 12,636,272 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 4/1/49 | 25,239,225 | | 26,574,985 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 6/1/49 | 24,531,842 | | 26,148,630 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 7/1/49 | 8,713,963 | | 9,224,980 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 9/1/49 | 1,527,408 | | 1,609,867 | |
FNMA, 4.50%, 9/1/49 | 4,015,931 | | 4,344,140 | |
FNMA, 3.00%, 12/1/49 | 22,135,351 | | 23,207,432 | |
FNMA, 3.00%, 3/1/50 | 15,316,918 | | 16,055,487 | |
FNMA, 3.00%, 3/1/50 | 77,697,878 | | 81,544,518 | |
FNMA, 2.50%, 4/1/50 | 5,297,863 | | 5,562,605 | |
FNMA, 3.00%, 5/1/50 | 6,834,886 | | 7,341,701 | |
FNMA, 3.00%, 6/1/50 | 8,414,153 | | 8,825,615 | |
FNMA, 3.00%, 6/1/50 | 7,709,231 | | 8,086,228 | |
FNMA, 3.00%, 6/1/50 | 10,655,309 | | 11,224,627 | |
GNMA, 2.50%, TBA | 21,850,000 | | 22,942,500 | |
GNMA, 7.00%, 11/15/22 | 297 | | 301 | |
GNMA, 7.00%, 4/20/26 | 132 | | 148 | |
GNMA, 7.50%, 8/15/26 | 307 | | 347 | |
GNMA, 8.00%, 8/15/26 | 135 | | 148 | |
GNMA, 7.50%, 5/15/27 | 177 | | 180 | |
GNMA, 8.00%, 6/15/27 | 342 | | 343 | |
GNMA, 7.00%, 2/15/28 | 135 | | 135 | |
GNMA, 7.50%, 2/15/28 | 82 | | 82 | |
GNMA, 6.50%, 3/15/28 | 452 | | 499 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
GNMA, 6.50%, 5/15/28 | $ | 2,033 | | $ | 2,249 | |
GNMA, 7.00%, 12/15/28 | 199 | | 200 | |
GNMA, 7.00%, 5/15/31 | 1,583 | | 1,887 | |
GNMA, 6.00%, 7/15/33 | 412,805 | | 484,602 | |
GNMA, 4.50%, 8/15/33 | 440,135 | | 486,229 | |
GNMA, 5.00%, 3/20/36 | 49,440 | | 56,480 | |
GNMA, 5.00%, 4/20/36 | 102,584 | | 117,189 | |
GNMA, 5.00%, 5/20/36 | 163,389 | | 186,651 | |
GNMA, 5.50%, 1/15/39 | 519,808 | | 608,337 | |
GNMA, 6.00%, 1/20/39 | 21,746 | | 25,018 | |
GNMA, 6.00%, 2/20/39 | 138,649 | | 159,511 | |
GNMA, 4.50%, 6/15/39 | 1,315,297 | | 1,479,886 | |
GNMA, 5.00%, 9/15/39 | 38,206 | | 42,846 | |
GNMA, 5.50%, 9/15/39 | 50,199 | | 57,679 | |
GNMA, 5.00%, 10/15/39 | 584,453 | | 662,354 | |
GNMA, 4.50%, 1/15/40 | 465,084 | | 512,762 | |
GNMA, 4.00%, 11/20/40 | 1,588,423 | | 1,734,128 | |
GNMA, 4.00%, 12/15/40 | 617,664 | | 670,737 | |
GNMA, 4.50%, 6/15/41 | 452,813 | | 512,468 | |
GNMA, 4.50%, 7/20/41 | 670,088 | | 744,264 | |
GNMA, 3.50%, 4/20/42 | 3,551,738 | | 3,854,820 | |
GNMA, 3.50%, 6/20/42 | 7,705,749 | | 8,366,039 | |
GNMA, 3.50%, 3/20/43 | 481,895 | | 523,192 | |
GNMA, 3.50%, 4/20/43 | 3,021,519 | | 3,280,460 | |
GNMA, 4.50%, 11/20/43 | 80,070 | | 88,976 | |
GNMA, 3.50%, 7/20/44 | 227,831 | | 245,808 | |
GNMA, 4.00%, 9/20/45 | 493,415 | | 532,151 | |
GNMA, 3.50%, 3/15/46 | 1,915,311 | | 2,024,718 | |
GNMA, 3.50%, 4/20/46 | 6,766,818 | | 7,241,545 | |
GNMA, 2.50%, 7/20/46 | 8,944,083 | | 9,470,622 | |
GNMA, 2.50%, 8/20/46 | 1,108,481 | | 1,168,910 | |
GNMA, 2.50%, 2/20/47 | 501,780 | | 531,105 | |
GNMA, 3.00%, 4/20/50 | 65,403,709 | | 68,605,630 | |
UMBS, 2.00%, TBA | 88,500,000 | | 91,493,790 | |
UMBS, 2.50%, TBA | 134,450,000 | | 141,025,444 | |
UMBS, 3.00%, TBA | 44,500,000 | | 46,596,367 | |
UMBS, 3.00%, TBA | 28,500,000 | | 29,857,090 | |
| | 997,088,517 | |
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $1,024,737,857) | 1,032,426,795 | |
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS — 6.0% | | |
Private Sponsor Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 3.0% | | |
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-4, Class 4A1, VRN, 3.61%, 3/25/35 | 1,122,319 | | 1,135,641 | |
Agate Bay Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2014-3, Class A2, VRN, 3.50%, 11/25/44(3) | 1,028,400 | | 1,066,408 | |
Agate Bay Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2016-1, Class A3, VRN, 3.50%, 12/25/45(3) | 1,749,539 | | 1,776,494 | |
Agate Bay Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2016-3, Class A3, VRN, 3.50%, 8/25/46(3) | 2,992,312 | | 3,092,525 | |
Banc of America Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-E, Class 2A6 SEQ, VRN, 3.60%, 6/25/34 | 934,461 | | 912,322 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-8, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.19%, 11/25/34 | $ | 849,951 | | $ | 833,128 | |
BRAVO Residential Funding Trust, Series 2020-NQM1, Class A1, VRN, 1.45%, 5/25/60(3) | 6,164,818 | | 6,181,608 | |
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2004-UST1, Class A5, VRN, 2.77%, 8/25/34 | 1,792,000 | | 1,776,857 | |
COLT Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2020-1, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 2.90%, 2/25/50(3) | 3,989,704 | | 4,032,509 | |
COLT Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2020-3, Class A1 SEQ, VRN, 1.51%, 4/27/65(3) | 13,161,526 | | 13,257,408 | |
Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust, Series 2020-R02, Class 2M2, VRN, 2.15%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.00%), 1/25/40(3) | 6,289,000 | | 6,161,187 | |
Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust, Series 2020-SBT1, Class 2M2, VRN, 3.80%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.65%), 2/25/40(3) | 6,500,000 | | 6,226,028 | |
Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Series 2005-17, Class 1A11, 5.50%, 9/25/35 | 4,857 | | 4,334 | |
Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage-Backed Trust, Series 2004-AR6, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.125%, 10/25/34 | 91,608 | | 93,886 | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-HL2, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 3.50%, 10/25/47(3) | 1,868,963 | | 1,883,617 | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-AFC1, Class A1, VRN, 2.57%, 7/25/49(3) | 5,690,101 | | 5,816,129 | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-AFC1, Class A1, VRN, 2.24%, 2/25/50(3) | 3,156,940 | | 3,206,942 | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-NQM1, Class A1, 1.21%, 5/25/65(3) | 7,000,000 | | 6,999,885 | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-NQM1, Class A2, 1.41%, 5/25/65(3) | 5,000,000 | | 4,999,952 | |
First Horizon Alternative Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2004-AA4, Class A1, VRN, 3.04%, 10/25/34 | 935,502 | | 934,005 | |
Galton Funding Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-H1, Class A1 SEQ, VRN, 2.31%, 1/25/60(3) | 6,019,182 | | 6,151,297 | |
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-7, Class 3A1, VRN, 2.80%, 6/25/34 | 383,026 | | 373,967 | |
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-AR5, Class 3A3, VRN, 3.83%, 5/25/34 | 707,311 | | 681,614 | |
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-AR1, Class 3A1, VRN, 3.66%, 1/25/35 | 694,179 | | 689,190 | |
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-AR6, Class 3A1, VRN, 3.68%, 9/25/35 | 1,497,937 | | 1,501,752 | |
JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2013-1, Class 2A2 SEQ, VRN, 2.50%, 3/25/43(3) | 421,312 | | 426,323 | |
JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-1, Class A2, VRN, 3.50%, 1/25/47(3) | 540,775 | | 558,726 | |
MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust, Series 2004-13, Class 3A7, VRN, 3.23%, 11/21/34 | 818,514 | | 827,910 | |
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Series 2005-3, Class 2A, VRN, 3.07%, 11/25/35 | 1,615,835 | | 1,570,771 | |
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Series 2005-A2, Class A2, VRN, 3.78%, 2/25/35 | 679,996 | | 700,055 | |
MFA Trust, Series 2020-NQM1, Class A1 SEQ, VRN, 1.48%, 8/25/49(3) | 5,134,251 | | 5,173,543 | |
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2017-1A, Class A1, VRN, 4.00%, 2/25/57(3) | 4,162,500 | | 4,538,578 | |
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2017-2A, Class A3, VRN, 4.00%, 3/25/57(3) | 5,984,456 | | 6,514,678 | |
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2017-5A, Class A1, VRN, 1.65%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.50%), 6/25/57(3) | 4,798,106 | | 4,812,745 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2019-NQM2, Class A1 SEQ, VRN, 3.60%, 4/25/49(3) | $ | 2,663,562 | | $ | 2,701,574 | |
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-CH1, Class A1, VRN, 4.00%, 8/25/47(3) | 4,307,678 | | 4,475,926 | |
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-CH2, Class A12 SEQ, VRN, 4.00%, 6/25/48(3) | 2,537,217 | | 2,553,553 | |
Sofi Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-1A, Class 1A4 SEQ, VRN, 3.00%, 11/25/46(3) | 2,224,672 | | 2,283,646 | |
Starwood Mortgage Residential Trust, Series 2020-2, Class A1 SEQ, VRN, 2.72%, 4/25/60(3) | 6,917,051 | | 6,961,592 | |
Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-8, Class 2A1, VRN, 2.95%, 7/25/34 | 391,264 | | 391,425 | |
WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-S11, Class 3A5, 5.95%, 11/25/33 | 42,280 | | 44,176 | |
| | 124,323,906 | |
U.S. Government Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 3.0% | |
FHLMC, Series 2013-DN2, Class M2, VRN, 4.40%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.25%), 11/25/23 | 5,304,429 | | 4,867,722 | |
FHLMC, Series 2014-DN2, Class M3, VRN, 3.75%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.60%), 4/25/24 | 7,562,081 | | 7,008,552 | |
FHLMC, Series 2014-HQ3, Class M3, VRN, 4.90%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.75%), 10/25/24 | 2,758,840 | | 2,789,183 | |
FHLMC, Series 2015-DNA3, Class M3F, VRN, 3.85%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.70%), 4/25/28 | 3,487,897 | | 3,584,296 | |
FHLMC, Series 2015-HQ2, Class M3, VRN, 3.40%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.25%), 5/25/25 | 1,910,000 | | 1,918,394 | |
FHLMC, Series 2016-DNA2, Class M3, VRN, 4.80%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.65%), 10/25/28 | 5,491,709 | | 5,729,428 | |
FHLMC, Series 2016-DNA3, Class M3, VRN, 5.15%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.00%), 12/25/28 | 9,105,185 | | 9,431,654 | |
FHLMC, Series 2016-HQA3, Class M2, VRN, 1.50%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.35%), 3/25/29 | 439,191 | | 439,408 | |
FHLMC, Series 2016-HQA4, Class M3, VRN, 4.05%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.90%), 4/25/29 | 5,784,102 | | 6,026,392 | |
FHLMC, Series 2017-DNA1, Class M2, VRN, 3.40%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.25%), 7/25/29 | 8,736,868 | | 8,985,524 | |
FHLMC, Series 2017-DNA2, Class M1, VRN, 1.35%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.20%), 10/25/29 | 1,380,913 | | 1,382,115 | |
FHLMC, Series 2017-DNA2, Class M2, VRN, 3.60%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.45%), 10/25/29 | 2,400,000 | | 2,481,137 | |
FHLMC, Series 2018-HQA2, Class M2, VRN, 2.45%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.30%), 10/25/48(3) | 1,750,000 | | 1,721,166 | |
FHLMC, Series 2019-DNA2, Class M2, VRN, 2.60%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.45%), 3/25/49(3) | 3,427,742 | | 3,384,509 | |
FHLMC, Series 2019-DNA3, Class M2, VRN, 2.20%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.05%), 7/25/49(3) | 5,367,732 | | 5,277,718 | |
FHLMC, Series 3397, Class GF, VRN, 0.65%, (1-month LIBOR plus 0.50%), 12/15/37 | 1,083,450 | | 1,099,388 | |
FNMA, Series 2014-C02, Class 1M2, VRN, 2.75%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.60%), 5/25/24 | 9,930,213 | | 8,733,275 | |
FNMA, Series 2014-C02, Class 2M2, VRN, 2.75%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.60%), 5/25/24 | 3,929,441 | | 3,874,512 | |
FNMA, Series 2014-C04, Class 1M2, VRN, 5.05%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.90%), 11/25/24 | 4,099,497 | | 4,268,365 | |
FNMA, Series 2014-C04, Class 2M2, VRN, 5.15%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.00%), 11/25/24 | 1,618,745 | | 1,660,290 | |
FNMA, Series 2015-C03, Class 1M2, VRN, 5.15%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.00%), 7/25/25 | 10,059,016 | | 10,330,176 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
FNMA, Series 2015-C03, Class 2M2, VRN, 5.15%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.00%), 7/25/25 | $ | 3,555,203 | | $ | 3,651,209 | |
FNMA, Series 2015-C04, Class 1M2, VRN, 5.85%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.70%), 4/25/28 | 5,541,132 | | 5,760,834 | |
FNMA, Series 2016-C01, Class 2M2, VRN, 7.10%, (1-month LIBOR plus 6.95%), 8/25/28 | 6,737,178 | | 7,234,964 | |
FNMA, Series 2016-C04, Class 1M2, VRN, 4.40%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.25%), 1/25/29 | 5,613,255 | | 5,837,578 | |
FNMA, Series 2016-C06, Class 1M2, VRN, 4.40%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.25%), 4/25/29 | 3,119,620 | | 3,203,061 | |
| | 120,680,850 | |
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS (Cost $243,418,518) | | 245,004,756 | |
COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS — 4.0% | | |
Anchorage Credit Opportunities CLO 1 Ltd., Series 2019-1A, Class A1, VRN, 2.22%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.95%), 1/20/32(3) | 8,850,000 | | 8,861,451 | |
Ares XLI CLO Ltd., Series 2016-41A, Class AR, VRN, 1.48%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.20%), 1/15/29(3) | 4,100,000 | | 4,111,614 | |
Bean Creek CLO Ltd., Series 2015-1A, Class AR, VRN, 1.29%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.02%), 4/20/31(3) | 11,000,000 | | 10,840,378 | |
CBAM Ltd., Series 2019-9A, Class A, VRN, 1.56%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.28%), 2/12/30(3) | 7,900,000 | | 7,918,676 | |
CIFC Funding Ltd., Series 2013-3RA, Class A1, VRN, 1.24%, (3-month LIBOR plus 0.98%), 4/24/31(3) | 4,600,000 | | 4,576,724 | |
CIFC Funding Ltd., Series 2015-4A, Class A1R, VRN, 1.42%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.15%), 10/20/27(3) | 5,000,000 | | 4,994,896 | |
Dryden 49 Senior Loan Fund, Series 2017-49A, Class A, VRN, 1.48%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.21%), 7/18/30(3) | 3,000,000 | | 2,969,578 | |
Dryden 50 Senior Loan Fund, Series 2017-50A, Class A1, VRN, 1.50%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.22%), 7/15/30(3) | 3,300,000 | | 3,294,878 | |
Dryden 64 CLO Ltd., Series 2018-64A, Class A, VRN, 1.24%, (3-month LIBOR plus 0.97%), 4/18/31(3) | 4,800,000 | | 4,738,851 | |
Elmwood CLO IV Ltd., Series 2020-1A, Class A, VRN, 2.42%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.24%), 4/15/33(3) | 13,100,000 | | 13,103,906 | |
Goldentree Loan Opportunities X Ltd., Series 2015-10A, Class AR, VRN, 1.39%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.12%), 7/20/31(3) | 6,500,000 | | 6,459,616 | |
Kayne CLO 6 Ltd., Series 2019-6A, Class A1, VRN, 1.65%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.38%), 1/20/33(3) | 8,000,000 | | 8,041,482 | |
KKR CLO 30 Ltd., Series 30A, Class A1, VRN, 1.74%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.50%), 10/17/31(3) | 9,750,000 | | 9,750,016 | |
KKR CLO Ltd., Series 2022A, Class A, VRN, 1.42%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.15%), 7/20/31(3) | 7,600,000 | | 7,531,985 | |
Madison Park Funding XXII Ltd., Series 2016-22A, Class A1R, VRN, 1.54%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.26%), 1/15/33(3) | 12,500,000 | | 12,241,407 | |
Magnetite VIII Ltd., Series 2014-8A, Class AR2, VRN, 1.26%, (3-month LIBOR plus 0.98%), 4/15/31(3) | 7,725,000 | | 7,617,844 | |
Octagon Investment Partners 45 Ltd., Series 2019-1A, Class A, VRN, 1.61%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.33%), 10/15/32(3) | 8,700,000 | | 8,745,481 | |
Parallel Ltd., Series 2020-1A, Class A1, VRN, 1.98%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.83%), 7/20/31(3) | 7,250,000 | | 7,294,023 | |
Rockford Tower CLO Ltd., Series 2019-2A, Class A, VRN, 1.58%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.33%), 8/20/32(3) | 4,100,000 | | 4,112,838 | |
Sounds Point CLO IV-R Ltd., Series 2013-3RA, Class A, VRN, 1.42%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.15%), 4/18/31(3) | 9,585,000 | | 9,493,123 | |
Symphony CLO XXII Ltd., Series 2020-22A, Class A1A, VRN, 2.60%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.29%), 4/18/33(3) | 3,800,000 | | 3,762,789 | |
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| Principal Amount | Value |
Treman Park CLO Ltd., Series 2015-1A, Class ARR, VRN, 1.34%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.07%), 10/20/28(3) | $ | 7,000,000 | | $ | 6,989,795 | |
Voya CLO Ltd., Series 2013-2A, Class A1R, VRN, 1.21%, (3-month LIBOR plus 0.97%), 4/25/31(3) | 5,000,000 | | 4,935,659 | |
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS (Cost $162,307,625) | | 162,387,010 | |
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES — 2.8% | | |
Argent Securities, Inc., Series 2004-W8, Class M1, VRN, 0.97%, (1-month LIBOR plus 0.83%), 5/25/34 | 6,440,669 | | 6,294,267 | |
BRE Grand Islander Timeshare Issuer LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.94%, 5/25/29(3) | 2,260,479 | | 2,298,966 | |
FirstKey Homes Trust, Series 2020-SFR1, Class C, 1.94%, 9/17/25(3) | 4,000,000 | | 4,029,523 | |
Goodgreen, Series 2018-1A, Class A, VRN, 3.93%, 10/15/53(3) | 4,865,051 | | 5,182,863 | |
Goodgreen Trust, Series 2020-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.63%, 4/15/55(3) | 10,183,929 | | 10,288,424 | |
Hilton Grand Vacations Trust, Series 2017-AA, Class A SEQ, 2.66%, 12/26/28(3) | 1,854,206 | | 1,894,971 | |
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2014-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.25%, 9/22/31(3) | 709,117 | | 710,974 | |
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2015-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.52%, 12/20/32(3) | 700,590 | | 704,163 | |
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2016-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.25%, 12/20/33(3) | 1,338,483 | | 1,342,882 | |
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2017-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.42%, 12/20/34(3) | 4,046,975 | | 4,132,556 | |
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2018-1A, Class A SEQ, 3.45%, 1/21/36(3) | 6,348,574 | | 6,588,118 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2017-SFR1, Class A SEQ, 2.77%, 8/17/34(3) | 2,286,405 | | 2,331,378 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2018-SFR1, Class A SEQ, 3.26%, 3/17/35(3) | 6,267,373 | | 6,333,391 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2018-SFR3, Class A SEQ, 3.88%, 10/17/35(3) | 9,989,555 | | 10,303,145 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2018-SFR3, Class B, 4.08%, 10/17/35(3) | 7,000,000 | | 7,231,861 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2019-SFR2, Class A SEQ, 3.15%, 5/17/36(3) | 5,417,517 | | 5,610,788 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2020-SFR1, Class D, 2.38%, 4/17/37(3) | 3,000,000 | | 3,023,026 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2020-SFR2, Class A SEQ, 2.08%, 6/17/37(3) | 6,100,000 | | 6,246,572 | |
Sierra Timeshare Conduit Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.91%, 3/20/34(3) | 953,329 | | 970,397 | |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2015-3A, Class A SEQ, 2.58%, 9/20/32(3) | 284,166 | | 284,804 | |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2016-1A, Class A SEQ, 3.08%, 3/21/33(3) | 1,108,007 | | 1,109,368 | |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2018-2A, Class A SEQ, 3.50%, 6/20/35(3) | 3,841,716 | | 3,999,112 | |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2019-2A, Class A SEQ, 2.59%, 5/20/36(3) | 5,922,392 | | 6,095,171 | |
Towd Point Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-6, Class A1, VRN, 2.75%, 10/25/57(3) | 7,296,546 | | 7,591,696 | |
Towd Point Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-1, Class A1 SEQ, VRN, 3.00%, 1/25/58(3) | 1,565,398 | | 1,634,681 | |
Towd Point Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-4, Class A1, VRN, 3.00%, 6/25/58(3) | 3,378,715 | | 3,618,386 | |
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| Principal Amount | Value |
VSE VOI Mortgage LLC, Series 2016-A, Class A SEQ, 2.54%, 7/20/33(3) | $ | 2,810,165 | | $ | 2,829,081 | |
VSE VOI Mortgage LLC, Series 2017-A, Class A SEQ, 2.33%, 3/20/35(3) | 1,017,443 | | 1,034,400 | |
VSE VOI Mortgage LLC, Series 2018-A, Class B, 3.72%, 2/20/36(3) | 1,309,779 | | 1,357,232 | |
TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $113,243,991) | | 115,072,196 | |
MUNICIPAL SECURITIES — 1.7% | | |
Bay Area Toll Authority Rev., 6.92%, 4/1/40 | 2,205,000 | | 3,408,224 | |
California State University Rev., 2.98%, 11/1/51 | 4,000,000 | | 4,199,160 | |
Dallas Area Rapid Transit Rev., 6.00%, 12/1/44 | 1,250,000 | | 1,928,838 | |
Energy Northwest Rev., (Bonneville Power Administration), 5.00%, 7/1/39 | 2,955,000 | | 3,891,587 | |
Foothill-Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency Rev., 4.09%, 1/15/49 | 2,475,000 | | 2,629,836 | |
Grand Parkway Transportation Corp. Rev., 3.24%, 10/1/52 | 2,335,000 | | 2,429,568 | |
Houston GO, 3.96%, 3/1/47 | 1,090,000 | | 1,356,004 | |
Los Angeles Community College District GO, 6.75%, 8/1/49 | 1,530,000 | | 2,737,292 | |
Los Angeles Department of Airports Rev., 6.58%, 5/15/39 | 1,575,000 | | 2,156,301 | |
Los Angeles Unified School District GO, 5.75%, 7/1/34 | 500,000 | | 698,775 | |
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County GO, 5.71%, 7/1/34 | 375,000 | | 505,425 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Rev., 6.69%, 11/15/40 | 1,390,000 | | 1,750,691 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Rev., 6.81%, 11/15/40 | 470,000 | | 597,234 | |
Missouri Highway & Transportation Commission Rev., 5.45%, 5/1/33 | 100,000 | | 133,670 | |
New Jersey Turnpike Authority Rev., 7.41%, 1/1/40 | 1,406,000 | | 2,387,754 | |
New Jersey Turnpike Authority Rev., 7.10%, 1/1/41 | 970,000 | | 1,595,223 | |
New York City GO, 5.97%, 3/1/36 | 500,000 | | 712,470 | |
New York City GO, 6.27%, 12/1/37 | 335,000 | | 496,490 | |
New York City Water & Sewer System Rev., 5.95%, 6/15/42 | 1,425,000 | | 2,236,951 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority Rev., 3.19%, 2/15/43 | 500,000 | | 545,175 | |
Ohio Turnpike & Infrastructure Commission Rev., 3.22%, 2/15/48 | 3,430,000 | | 3,604,896 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Rev., 5.56%, 12/1/49 | 420,000 | | 671,227 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Rev., 4.93%, 10/1/51 | 1,000,000 | | 1,350,310 | |
Regents of the University of California Medical Center Pooled Rev., 3.26%, 5/15/60 | 3,915,000 | | 4,279,956 | |
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey Rev., 5.67%, 5/1/40 | 1,575,000 | | 2,179,249 | |
Sacramento Municipal Utility District Rev., 6.16%, 5/15/36 | 490,000 | | 703,973 | |
San Antonio Electric & Gas Systems Rev., 5.99%, 2/1/39 | 480,000 | | 721,104 | |
San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Rev., 5.59%, 7/1/43 | 850,000 | | 903,465 | |
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Water Rev., 6.00%, 11/1/40 | 1,100,000 | | 1,596,980 | |
San Jose Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency Tax Allocation, 3.375%, 8/1/34 | 1,355,000 | | 1,483,170 | |
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Rev., 5.88%, 4/1/32 | 1,320,000 | | 1,690,326 | |
State of California GO, 4.60%, 4/1/38 | 2,165,000 | | 2,580,225 | |
State of California GO, 7.55%, 4/1/39 | 900,000 | | 1,576,575 | |
State of California GO, 7.30%, 10/1/39 | 1,735,000 | | 2,852,496 | |
State of California GO, 7.60%, 11/1/40 | 455,000 | | 820,665 | |
University of Texas System Rev., 5.00%, 8/15/40 | 2,180,000 | | 3,253,737 | |
TOTAL MUNICIPAL SECURITIES (Cost $60,701,173) | | 66,665,022 | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY SECURITIES — 0.7% | | |
FHLMC, 0.375%, 9/23/25 | 14,900,000 | | 14,868,946 | |
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| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
FNMA, 0.50%, 6/17/25 | $ | 5,000,000 | | $ | 5,019,246 | |
FNMA, 6.625%, 11/15/30 | 6,500,000 | | 9,988,414 | |
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY SECURITIES (Cost $28,391,640) | | 29,876,606 | |
SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES — 0.5% | | |
Chile† | | |
Chile Government International Bond, 3.25%, 9/14/21 | 920,000 | | 941,620 | |
Chile Government International Bond, 3.625%, 10/30/42 | 650,000 | | 749,125 | |
| | 1,690,745 | |
Colombia — 0.1% | | |
Colombia Government International Bond, 4.375%, 7/12/21 | 3,170,000 | | 3,261,248 | |
Mexico† | | |
Mexico Government International Bond, 4.15%, 3/28/27 | 18,000 | | 20,032 | |
Panama — 0.1% | | |
Panama Government International Bond, 7.125%, 1/29/26 | 1,400,000 | | 1,775,984 | |
Panama Government International Bond, 6.70%, 1/26/36 | 200,000 | | 291,109 | |
| | 2,067,093 | |
Peru — 0.1% | | |
Peruvian Government International Bond, 5.625%, 11/18/50 | 1,315,000 | | 2,099,785 | |
Philippines — 0.2% | | |
Philippine Government International Bond, 4.00%, 1/15/21 | 1,840,000 | | 1,855,068 | |
Philippine Government International Bond, 5.50%, 3/30/26 | 3,000,000 | | 3,719,827 | |
Philippine Government International Bond, 6.375%, 10/23/34 | 830,000 | | 1,203,901 | |
| | 6,778,796 | |
Poland† | | |
Republic of Poland Government International Bond, 5.125%, 4/21/21 | 450,000 | | 461,817 | |
Republic of Poland Government International Bond, 3.00%, 3/17/23 | 1,050,000 | | 1,114,900 | |
Republic of Poland Government International Bond, 4.00%, 1/22/24 | 230,000 | | 256,520 | |
| | 1,833,237 | |
Uruguay† | | |
Uruguay Government International Bond, 4.375%, 10/27/27 | 820,000 | | 950,019 | |
Uruguay Government International Bond, 4.125%, 11/20/45 | 340,000 | | 405,025 | |
| | 1,355,044 | |
TOTAL SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES (Cost $17,404,379) | | 19,105,980 | |
PREFERRED STOCKS — 0.1% | | |
Banks — 0.1% | | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 4.60% (Cost $5,175,034) | 5,527,000 | | 5,423,369 | |
TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS — 1.6% | | |
Repurchase Agreement, BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 2.125% - 2.875%, 12/15/21 - 8/15/47, valued at $25,567,075), in a joint trading account at 0.05%, dated 9/30/20, due 10/1/20 (Delivery value $25,070,478) | | 25,070,443 | |
Repurchase Agreement, Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 0.125%, 9/30/22, valued at $38,676,408), at 0.05%, dated 9/30/20, due 10/1/20 (Delivery value $37,918,053) | | 37,918,000 | |
TOTAL TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS (Cost $62,988,443) | | 62,988,443 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 109.0% (Cost $4,325,374,870) | | 4,424,865,297 | |
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES(5) — (9.0)% | | (363,893,201) | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 4,060,972,096 | |
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FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS |
Currency Purchased | Currency Sold | Counterparty | Settlement Date | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
USD | 1,633,064 | | HUF | 491,960,627 | | UBS AG | 12/16/20 | $ | 48,161 | |
USD | 2,098,353 | | MXN | 44,635,816 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/16/20 | 96,781 | |
| | | | | | $ | 144,942 | |
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FUTURES CONTRACTS PURCHASED |
Reference Entity | Contracts | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)^ |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Notes | 181 | | December 2020 | $ | 25,255,156 | | $ | (360) | |
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Notes | 328 | | December 2020 | 41,338,250 | | (769) | |
U.S. Treasury Long Bonds | 115 | | December 2020 | 20,272,344 | | (6,571) | |
U.S. Treasury Ultra Bonds | 60 | | December 2020 | 13,308,750 | | (32,698) | |
| | | $ | 100,174,500 | | $ | (40,398) | |
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FUTURES CONTRACTS SOLD |
Reference Entity | Contracts | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)^ |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Ultra Notes | 899 | | December 2020 | $ | 143,769,766 | | $ | (463,861) | |
^Amount represents value and unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
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CENTRALLY CLEARED CREDIT DEFAULT SWAP AGREEMENTS |
Reference Entity | Type | Fixed Rate Received (Paid) Quarterly | Termination Date | Notional Amount | Premiums Paid (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Value^ |
Markit CDX North America High Yield Index Series 33 | Buy | (5.00)% | 12/20/24 | $ | 123,443,000 | | $ | 1,661,210 | $ | (8,156,193) | $ | (6,494,983) | |
^The value for credit default swap agreements serves as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood of an expected liability or profit at the period end. Increasing values in absolute terms when compared to the notional amount of the credit default swap agreement represent a deterioration of the referenced entity's credit soundness and an increased likelihood or risk of a credit event occurring as defined in the agreement.
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CENTRALLY CLEARED TOTAL RETURN SWAP AGREEMENTS |
Floating Rate Index | Pay/Receive Floating Rate Index At Termination | Fixed Rate | Termination Date | Notional Amount | Premiums Paid (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Value |
CPURNSA | Receive | 1.77% | 8/5/24 | $ | 25,500,000 | | $ | (543) | $ | (301,518) | | $ | (302,061) | |
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
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 |
GNMA | - | Government National Mortgage Association |
GO | - | General Obligation |
H15T1Y | - | Constant Maturity U.S. Treasury Note Yield Curve Rate Index |
HUF | - | Hungarian Forint |
LIBOR | - | London Interbank Offered Rate |
MTN | - | Medium Term Note |
MXN | - | Mexican Peso |
SEQ | - | Sequential Payer |
TBA | - | To-Be-Announced. Security was purchased on a forward commitment basis with an approximate principal amount and maturity date. Actual principal amount and maturity date will be determined upon settlement. |
UMBS | - | Uniform Mortgage-Backed Securities |
USD | - | United States Dollar |
VRN | - | Variable Rate Note. The rate adjusts periodically based upon the terms set forth in the security’s offering documents. The rate shown is effective at the period end and the reference rate and spread, if any, is indicated. The security's effective maturity date may be shorter than the final maturity date shown. |
† Category is less than 0.05% of total net assets.
(1)The rate indicated is the yield to maturity at purchase.
(2)Security, or a portion thereof, has been pledged at the custodian bank or with a broker for collateral requirements on forward commitments, forward foreign currency exchange contracts, futures contracts and/or swap agreements. At the period end, the aggregate value of securities pledged was $10,527,296.
(3)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 $635,702,543, which represented 15.7% of total net assets. Of these securities, 0.1% of total net assets were deemed illiquid under policies approved by the Board of Trustees.
(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)Amount relates primarily to payable for investments purchased, but not settled, at period end.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (UNAUDITED) | |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (cost of $4,325,374,870) | $ | 4,424,865,297 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 180,821,665 | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | 936,819 | |
Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts | 215,278 | |
Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements | 7,154 | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 144,942 | |
Interest receivable | 17,788,063 | |
| 4,624,779,218 | |
| |
Liabilities | |
Disbursements in excess of demand deposit cash | 249,428 | |
Payable for investments purchased | 559,361,905 | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 4,020,900 | |
Payable for variation margin on swap agreements | 174,889 | |
| 563,807,122 | |
| |
Net Assets | $ | 4,060,972,096 | |
| |
G Class Capital Shares | |
Shares outstanding (unlimited number of shares authorized) | 351,874,096 | |
| |
Net Asset Value Per Share | $ | 11.54 | |
| |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital paid in | $ | 3,904,478,494 | |
Distributable earnings | 156,493,602 | |
| $ | 4,060,972,096 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (UNAUDITED) | |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Interest (net of foreign taxes withheld of $205) | $ | 24,068,538 | |
| |
Expenses: | |
Management fees | 4,400,172 | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 91,804 | |
Other expenses | 9,848 | |
| 4,501,824 | |
Fees waived | (4,400,172) | |
| 101,652 | |
| |
Net investment income (loss) | 23,966,886 | |
| |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investment transactions | 31,565,357 | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | (168,603) | |
Futures contract transactions | 805,645 | |
Swap agreement transactions | 12,733,452 | |
| 44,935,851 | |
| |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | 47,544,529 | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | (99,930) | |
Futures contracts | (1,700,942) | |
Swap agreements | (14,324,273) | |
| 31,419,384 | |
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 76,355,235 | |
| |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | 100,322,121 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
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SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2020 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | September 30, 2020 | March 31, 2020 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 23,966,886 | | $ | 71,568,315 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | 44,935,851 | | 95,255,331 | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 31,419,384 | | 34,174,979 | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 100,322,121 | | 200,998,625 | |
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Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From earnings | (25,147,037) | | (75,070,089) | |
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Capital Share Transactions | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | 2,019,049,391 | | 346,486,144 | |
Proceeds from reinvestment of distributions | 25,147,037 | | 75,070,089 | |
Payments for shares redeemed | (106,011,156) | | (1,071,028,000) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions | 1,938,185,272 | | (649,471,767) | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | 2,013,360,356 | | (523,543,231) | |
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Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 2,047,611,740 | | 2,571,154,971 | |
End of period | $ | 4,060,972,096 | | $ | 2,047,611,740 | |
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Transactions in Shares of the Fund | | |
Sold | 175,209,480 | | 31,707,990 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 2,185,773 | | 6,841,662 | |
Redeemed | (9,206,716) | | (96,903,497) | |
Net increase (decrease) in shares of the fund | 168,188,537 | | (58,353,845) | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (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.
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. Collateralized loan obligations are valued based on discounted cash flow models that consider trade and economic data, prepayment assumptions and default projections.
Equity securities that are listed or traded on a domestic securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price or at the official closing price as provided by the exchange. Equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued at the closing price of such securities on the exchange where primarily traded or at the close of the NYSE, if that is earlier. If no last sales price is reported, or if local convention or regulation so provides, the mean of the latest bid and asked prices may be used. Securities traded over-the-counter are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the last sales price, or the official closing price.
Hybrid securities are valued at the evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices as provided by investment dealers. Preferred stocks and convertible preferred stocks with perpetual maturities are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security specific information.
Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported 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 exchange. Swap agreements are valued at an evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or independent brokers. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the mean of the appropriate forward exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.
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 monitor for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that the Board of Trustees, or its delegate, deems appropriate. The fund may apply a model-derived factor to the closing price of equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges. The factor is based on observable market data as provided by an independent pricing service.
Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Net realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is also used for federal income tax purposes.
Investment Income — Interest income less foreign taxes withheld, if any, is recorded on the accrual basis and includes paydown gain (loss) and accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Inflation adjustments related to inflation-linked debt securities are reflected as interest income.
Foreign Currency Translations — All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at prevailing exchange rates at period end. The fund may enter into spot foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income, spot foreign currency exchange contracts, and expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Net realized and unrealized foreign currency exchange gains or losses related to investment securities are a component of net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, respectively.
Forward Commitments — The fund may engage in securities transactions on a forward commitment basis. In these transactions, the securities’ prices and yields are fixed on the date of the commitment. The fund may sell a to-be-announced (TBA) security and at the same time make a commitment to purchase the same security at a future date at a specified price. Conversely, the fund may purchase a TBA security and at the same time make a commitment to sell the same security at a future date at a specified price. These types of transactions are known as “TBA roll” transactions and are accounted for as purchases and sales. The fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet the purchase price.
Repurchase Agreements — The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor) has determined are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of Trustees. The fund requires that the collateral, represented by securities, received in a repurchase transaction be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the fund to obtain those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities transferred to ensure the value, including accrued interest, of the securities under each repurchase agreement is equal to or greater than amounts owed to the fund under each repurchase agreement.
Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with certain other funds in the American Century Investments family of funds, may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account. These balances are invested in one or more repurchase agreements that are collateralized by U.S. Treasury or Agency obligations.
Segregated Assets — In accordance with the 1940 Act, the fund segregates assets on its books and records to cover certain types of investment securities and other financial instruments. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities segregated to ensure the fund designates a sufficient amount of liquid assets, marked-to-market daily. The fund may also receive assets or be required to pledge assets at the custodian bank or with a broker for collateral requirements.
Income Tax Status — It is the fund’s policy to distribute substantially all net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders and to otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes. The fund files U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns as applicable. The fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authority until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years from the date of filing but can be longer in certain jurisdictions. At this time, management believes there are no uncertain tax positions which, based on their technical merit, would not be sustained upon examination and for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
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. The fund may elect to treat a portion of its payment to a redeeming shareholder, which represents the pro rata share of undistributed net investment income and net realized gains, as a distribution for federal income tax purposes (tax equalization).
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, 59% 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). The agreement provides that ACIM will pay all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent trustees (including legal counsel fees), and extraordinary expenses. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on the daily net assets of the fund 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%. The investment advisor agreed to waive the fund’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, 2020 was 0.34% before waiver and 0.00% after waiver.
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 and in kind transactions, for the period ended September 30, 2020 totaled $3,797,300,380, of which $2,833,415,554 represented U.S. Treasury and Government Agency obligations.
Sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments and in kind transactions, for the period ended September 30, 2020 totaled $2,958,897,854, of which $2,110,898,932 represented U.S. Treasury and Government Agency obligations.
On August 28, 2020, the fund received investment securities and other financial instruments valued at $1,597,998,548 from a purchase in kind from other products managed by the fund's investment advisor. A purchase in kind occurs when a fund receives securities into its portfolio in lieu of cash as payment from a purchasing shareholder.
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.
•Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments.
•Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars.
•Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions).
The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments.
The following is a summary of the level classifications as of period end. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund’s portfolio holdings.
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| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Assets | | | |
Investment Securities | | | |
U.S. Treasury Securities | — | | $ | 1,417,019,924 | | — | |
Corporate Bonds | — | | 1,268,895,196 | | — | |
U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | — | | 1,032,426,795 | | — | |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | — | | 245,004,756 | | — | |
Collateralized Loan Obligations | — | | 162,387,010 | | — | |
Asset-Backed Securities | — | | 115,072,196 | | — | |
Municipal Securities | — | | 66,665,022 | | — | |
U.S. Government Agency Securities | — | | 29,876,606 | | — | |
Sovereign Governments and Agencies | — | | 19,105,980 | | — | |
Preferred Stocks | — | | 5,423,369 | | — | |
Temporary Cash Investments | — | | 62,988,443 | | — | |
| — | | $ | 4,424,865,297 | | — | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — | | $ | 144,942 | | — | |
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Liabilities | | | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Futures Contracts | $ | 504,259 | | — | | — | |
Swap Agreements | — | | $ | 6,797,044 | | — | |
| $ | 504,259 | | $ | 6,797,044 | | — | |
6. 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 $104,323,750.
Foreign Currency Risk — The fund is subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of foreign investments held by a fund may be significantly affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The dollar value of a foreign security generally decreases when the value of the dollar rises against the foreign currency in which the security is denominated and tends to increase when the value of the dollar declines against such foreign currency. A fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to reduce a fund's exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations or to gain exposure to the fluctuations in the value of foreign currencies. The net U.S. dollar value of foreign currency underlying all contractual commitments held by a fund and the resulting unrealized appreciation or depreciation are determined daily. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon settlement of the contract. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of forward foreign currency exchange contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts, respectively. A fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the foreign currency exchange rate underlying the forward contract. Additionally, losses, up to the fair value, may arise if the counterparties do not perform under the contract terms. The fund's average U.S. dollar exposure to foreign currency risk derivative instruments held during the period was $3,646,751.
Interest Rate Risk — The fund is subject to interest rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of bonds generally declines as interest rates rise. A fund may enter into futures contracts based on a bond index or a specific underlying security. A fund may purchase futures contracts to gain exposure to increases in market value or sell futures contracts to protect against a decline in market value. Upon entering into a futures contract, a fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the contract value and is recorded as unrealized gains and losses. A fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the futures contract is closed or expires. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of futures contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, respectively. One of the risks of entering into futures contracts is the possibility that the change in value of the contract may not correlate with the changes in value of the underlying securities. The fund's average notional exposure to interest rate risk derivative instruments held during the period was $75,347,271 futures contracts purchased and $66,755,063 futures contracts sold.
Other Contracts — A fund may enter into total return swap agreements in order to attempt to obtain or preserve a particular return or spread at a lower cost than obtaining a return or spread through purchases and/or sales of instruments in other markets or gain exposure to certain markets in the most economical way possible. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. Changes in value, including the periodic amounts of interest to be paid or received on swap agreements, are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements. Upon entering into a centrally cleared swap, a fund is required to deposit cash or securities (initial margin) with a financial intermediary in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the notional amount. 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 $28,833,333.
Value of Derivative Instruments as of September 30, 2020
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| Asset Derivatives | Liability Derivatives |
Type of Risk Exposure | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value |
Credit Risk | Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements* | — | Payable for variation margin on swap agreements* | $ | 174,889 | |
Foreign Currency Risk | Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | $ | 144,942 | | Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | — |
Interest Rate Risk | Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts* | 215,278 | | Payable for variation margin on futures contracts* | — |
Other Contracts | Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements* | 7,154 | Payable for variation margin on swap agreements* | — |
| | $ | 367,374 | | | $ | 174,889 | |
*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, 2020
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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 | $ | 12,414,025 | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | $ | (15,468,875) | |
Foreign Currency Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | (168,603) | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | (99,930) | |
Interest Rate Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions | 805,645 | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts | (1,700,942) | |
Other Contracts | Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions | 319,427 | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | 1,144,602 | |
| | $ | 13,370,494 | | | $ | (16,125,145) | |
7. Risk Factors
The value of the fund’s shares will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, based on the performance of the securities owned by the fund and other factors generally affecting the securities market. Market risks, including political, regulatory, economic and social developments, can affect the value of the fund’s investments. Natural disasters, public health emergencies, terrorism and other unforeseeable events may lead to increased market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.
The fund may invest in instruments that have variable or floating coupon rates based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). LIBOR is a benchmark interest rate intended to be representative of the rate at which certain major international banks lend to one another over short-terms. LIBOR will be phased out by the end of 2021. Uncertainty remains regarding a replacement rate or rates for LIBOR. The transition process may lead to increased volatility or illiquidity in markets for instruments that rely on LIBOR. This could result in a change to the value of such instruments.
The fund is owned by a relatively small number of shareholders, and in the event such shareholders redeem, the ongoing operations of the fund may be at risk.
The fund’s investment process may result in high portfolio turnover, which could mean high transaction costs, affecting both performance and capital gains tax liabilities to investors.
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 | $ | 4,326,396,805 | |
Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 106,539,245 | |
Gross tax depreciation of investments | (8,070,753) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | $ | 98,468,492 | |
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended 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) |
G Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(3) | $11.15 | 0.11 | 0.39 | 0.50 | (0.11) | — | (0.11) | $11.54 | 4.52% | 0.01%(4) | 0.35%(4) | 1.86%(4) | 1.52%(4) | 106% | $4,060,972 |
2020 | $10.62 | 0.32 | 0.54 | 0.86 | (0.33) | — | (0.33) | $11.15 | 8.18% | 0.01% | 0.35% | 2.88% | 2.54% | 128% | $2,047,612 |
2019 | $10.52 | 0.35 | 0.05 | 0.40 | (0.30) | — | (0.30) | $10.62 | 3.93% | 0.01% | 0.35% | 3.35% | 3.01% | 185% | $2,571,155 |
2018 | $10.66 | 0.29 | (0.14) | 0.15 | (0.29) | — | (0.29) | $10.52 | 1.36% | 0.12% | 0.36% | 2.66% | 2.42% | 186% | $3,034,520 |
2017 | $10.85 | 0.22 | (0.16) | 0.06 | (0.24) | (0.01) | (0.25) | $10.66 | 0.59% | 0.40% | 0.40% | 2.07% | 2.07% | 139% | $2,731,236 |
2016 | $11.03 | 0.21 | (0.04) | 0.17 | (0.23) | (0.12) | (0.35) | $10.85 | 1.57% | 0.40% | 0.40% | 1.96% | 1.96% | 207% | $2,406,977 |
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Notes to Financial Highlights |
(1)Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2)Total returns are calculated based on the net asset value of the last business day. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.
(3)Six months ended September 30, 2020 (unaudited).
(4)Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Approval of Management Agreement |
At a meeting held on June 17, 2020, 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 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:
•the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, and other services provided to the Fund;
•the wide range of other programs and services the Advisor and its affiliates provide to the Fund and its shareholders on a routine and non-routine basis;
•the Fund’s investment performance, 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;
•the cost of owning the Fund compared to the cost of owning similar funds;
•the compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory experience of the Advisor and its affiliates and certain other Fund service providers;
•financial data showing the cost of services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates to the Fund, the profitability of the Fund to the Advisor, and the overall profitability of the Advisor;
•the Advisor’s strategic plans;
•the Advisor’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic;
•any economies of scale associated with the Advisor’s management of the Fund;
•services provided and charges to the Advisor’s other investment management clients;
•fees and expenses associated with any investment by the Fund in other funds;
•payments and practices in connection with financial intermediaries holding shares of the Fund on behalf of their clients and the services provided by intermediaries in connection therewith; and
•any collateral benefits derived by the Advisor from the management of the Fund.
In keeping with its practice, the Board held two meetings and the independent Trustees met in private session to discuss the renewal and to review and discuss the information provided in response to their request. The Board held active discussions with the Advisor regarding the
renewal of the management agreement. The independent Trustees had the benefit of the advice of their independent counsel throughout the process.
Factors Considered
The Trustees considered all of the information provided by the Advisor, the independent data providers, and the independent Trustees’ independent counsel in connection with the approval. They determined that the information was sufficient for them to evaluate the management agreement for the Fund. In connection with their review, the Trustees did not identify any single factor as being all-important or controlling and each Trustee may have attributed different levels of importance to different factors. In deciding to renew the management agreement, the Board based its decision on a number of factors, including the following:
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services — Generally. Under the management agreement, the Advisor is responsible for providing or arranging for all services necessary for the operation of the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor provides or arranges at its own expense a wide variety of services including:
•constructing and designing the Fund
•portfolio research and security selection
•initial capitalization/funding
•securities trading
•Fund administration
•custody of Fund assets
•daily valuation of the Fund’s portfolio
•shareholder servicing and transfer agency, including shareholder confirmations, recordkeeping, and communications
•legal services (except the independent Trustees’ counsel)
•regulatory and portfolio compliance
•financial reporting
•marketing and distribution (except amounts paid by the Fund under Rule 12b-1 plans)
The Board noted that many of these services have expanded over time in terms of both quantity and complexity in response to shareholder demands, competition in the industry, changing distribution channels, and the changing regulatory environment.
Investment Management Services. The nature of the investment management services provided to the Fund is quite complex and allows Fund shareholders access to professional money management, instant diversification of their investments 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 investment performance information during the management agreement renewal process. If performance concerns are identified, the Fund receives special reviews until performance improves, during which the Board discusses with the Advisor the reasons for such results (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-, five-, and ten-year periods and below its benchmark for the three-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.
Shareholder and Other Services. Under the management agreement, the Advisor, either directly or through affiliates or third parties, provides the Fund with a comprehensive package of transfer agency, shareholder, and other services. The Board, directly and through its various committees, regularly reviews reports and evaluations of such services at its regular meetings. These reports include, but are not limited to, information regarding the operational efficiency and accuracy of the shareholder and transfer agency services provided, staffing levels, shareholder satisfaction, technology support (including cyber security), new products and services offered to Fund shareholders, securities trading activities, portfolio valuation services, auditing services, and legal and operational compliance activities. The Board found the services provided by the Advisor to the Fund under the management agreement to be competitive and of high quality.
COVID-19 Response. During 2020, much of the world experienced unprecedented change and challenges from the impacts of the rapidly evolving, worldwide spread of the COVID-19 virus. The Board evaluated the Advisor’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on service to the Fund. The Board found that Fund shareholders have continued to receive the Advisor’s investment management and other services without disruption, and Advisor personnel have demonstrated great resiliency in providing those services. The Board, directly and through its committees, continues to monitor the impact of the pandemic and the response of each of the Fund’s service providers.
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.
Ethics. The Board generally considers the Advisor’s commitment to providing quality services to shareholders and to conducting its business ethically. They noted that the Advisor’s practices generally meet or exceed industry best practices.
Economies of Scale. The Board also reviewed information provided by the Advisor regarding the possible existence of economies of scale in connection with the management of the Fund. The Board concluded that economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, especially on a fund-by-fund basis. The Board concluded that the Advisor is appropriately sharing economies of scale, to the extent they exist, through its competitive fee structure, offering competitive fees from fund inception, and through reinvestment in its business, infrastructure, investment capabilities and initiatives to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded services.
Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than brokerage expenses, expenses attributable to short sales, taxes, interest, extraordinary expenses, fees and expenses of the Fund’s independent Trustees (including their independent legal counsel), and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act. Under this 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, 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 with respect to the Fund. The Trustees reviewed such information and received representations from the Advisor that all such payments by the Fund were made pursuant to the Fund’s Rule 12b-1 Plan and that all such payments by the Advisor were made from the Advisor’s resources and reasonable profits. The Board found such 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 may receive proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex. The Board 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 American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com/proxy. A description of the policies is also available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on americancentury.com/proxy. It is also available at sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. The fund’s Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. 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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Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the fund’s shareholder reports like this one will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from the fund or from your financial intermediary, such as a broker-dealer or bank. Instead, the reports will be made available on a website, and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.
If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the fund or your financial intermediary electronically by calling or sending an email request to your appropriate contacts as listed on the back cover of this report.
You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. You can inform the fund or your financial intermediary that you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports by calling or sending an email request to your appropriate contacts as listed on the back cover of this report. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held with the fund complex/your financial intermediary.
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Shareholder Fee Example | |
Schedule of Investments | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Statement of Operations | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Financial Highlights | |
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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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Types of Investments in Portfolio | % of net assets |
Corporate Bonds | 92.2% |
Preferred Stocks | 2.4% |
Bank Loan Obligations | 1.6% |
Common Stocks | 0.3% |
Convertible Bonds | 0.1% |
Escrow Interests | —* |
Warrants | —* |
Temporary Cash Investments | 1.7% |
Other Assets and Liabilities | 1.7% |
*Category is less than 0.05% of total net assets.
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, 2020 to September 30, 2020.
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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Annualized Expense Ratio(1) |
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,159.80 | $4.22 | 0.78% |
G Class | $1,000 | $1,164.30 | $0.00 | 0.00%(2) |
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,021.16 | $3.95 | 0.78% |
G Class | $1,000 | $1,025.07 | $0.00 | 0.00%(2) |
(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.
(2)Other expenses, which include directors' fees and expenses, did not exceed 0.005%.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (UNAUDITED)
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| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
CORPORATE BONDS — 92.2% | | |
Aerospace and Defense — 3.0% | | |
Bombardier, Inc., 8.75%, 12/1/21(1) | $ | 175,000 | | $ | 177,552 | |
Bombardier, Inc., 6.00%, 10/15/22(1) | 1,475,000 | | 1,369,906 | |
Bombardier, Inc., 6.125%, 1/15/23(1) | 400,000 | | 342,400 | |
Bombardier, Inc., 7.50%, 12/1/24(1) | 1,450,000 | | 1,116,500 | |
Bombardier, Inc., 7.50%, 3/15/25(1) | 676,000 | | 508,690 | |
Bombardier, Inc., 7.875%, 4/15/27(1) | 1,775,000 | | 1,348,947 | |
F-Brasile SpA / F-Brasile US LLC, 7.375%, 8/15/26(1) | 1,400,000 | | 1,190,000 | |
Howmet Aerospace, Inc., 5.125%, 10/1/24 | 1,925,000 | | 2,030,875 | |
Howmet Aerospace, Inc., 6.875%, 5/1/25 | 125,000 | | 138,281 | |
Howmet Aerospace, Inc., 5.90%, 2/1/27 | 125,000 | | 135,063 | |
Howmet Aerospace, Inc., 5.95%, 2/1/37 | 1,975,000 | | 2,122,809 | |
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., 5.50%, 1/15/25(1)(2) | 400,000 | | 402,500 | |
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., 7.50%, 4/15/25(1) | 875,000 | | 887,582 | |
TransDigm UK Holdings plc, 6.875%, 5/15/26 | 600,000 | | 604,815 | |
TransDigm, Inc., 6.50%, 7/15/24 | 775,000 | | 774,953 | |
TransDigm, Inc., 6.50%, 5/15/25 | 1,450,000 | | 1,448,187 | |
TransDigm, Inc., 8.00%, 12/15/25(1) | 750,000 | | 816,375 | |
TransDigm, Inc., 6.25%, 3/15/26(1) | 3,200,000 | | 3,359,376 | |
TransDigm, Inc., 6.375%, 6/15/26 | 2,000,000 | | 2,012,500 | |
TransDigm, Inc., 7.50%, 3/15/27 | 1,200,000 | | 1,248,000 | |
TransDigm, Inc., 5.50%, 11/15/27 | 6,575,000 | | 6,331,396 | |
Triumph Group, Inc., 5.25%, 6/1/22 | 175,000 | | 143,938 | |
Triumph Group, Inc., 8.875%, 6/1/24(1) | 375,000 | | 400,313 | |
Triumph Group, Inc., 6.25%, 9/15/24(1) | 275,000 | | 234,581 | |
Triumph Group, Inc., 7.75%, 8/15/25 | 375,000 | | 241,875 | |
| | 29,387,414 | |
Air Freight and Logistics — 0.6% | | |
Cargo Aircraft Management, Inc., 4.75%, 2/1/28(1) | 375,000 | | 379,631 | |
Western Global Airlines LLC, 10.375%, 8/15/25(1) | 875,000 | | 896,875 | |
XPO Logistics, Inc., 6.50%, 6/15/22(1) | 1,624,000 | | 1,631,673 | |
XPO Logistics, Inc., 6.125%, 9/1/23(1) | 1,100,000 | | 1,124,805 | |
XPO Logistics, Inc., 6.75%, 8/15/24(1) | 475,000 | | 504,011 | |
XPO Logistics, Inc., 6.25%, 5/1/25(1) | 1,775,000 | | 1,893,703 | |
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Airlines — 1.0% | | |
Air Canada, 7.75%, 4/15/21(1) | 1,375,000 | | 1,381,016 | |
American Airlines Group, Inc., 5.00%, 6/1/22(1) | 1,600,000 | | 1,092,000 | |
American Airlines, Inc., 11.75%, 7/15/25(1) | 1,925,000 | | 1,860,984 | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc., 3.40%, 4/19/21 | 450,000 | | 448,353 | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc., 3.625%, 3/15/22 | 600,000 | | 590,282 | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc., 3.80%, 4/19/23 | 550,000 | | 532,408 | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc., 7.00%, 5/1/25(1) | 600,000 | | 659,601 | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc., 7.375%, 1/15/26 | 400,000 | | 419,884 | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc., 3.75%, 10/28/29 | 25,000 | | 21,368 | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc. / SkyMiles IP Ltd., 4.50%, 10/20/25(1) | 600,000 | | 616,269 | |
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Delta Air Lines, Inc. / SkyMiles IP Ltd., 4.75%, 10/20/28(1) | $ | 100,000 | | $ | 103,898 | |
Spirit Loyalty Cayman Ltd. / Spirit IP Cayman Ltd., 8.00%, 9/20/25(1) | 725,000 | | 769,058 | |
United Airlines Holdings, Inc., 6.00%, 12/1/20 | 350,000 | | 352,144 | |
United Airlines Holdings, Inc., 4.25%, 10/1/22 | 250,000 | | 231,563 | |
United Airlines Holdings, Inc., 5.00%, 2/1/24 | 1,370,000 | | 1,201,319 | |
Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd., 8.125%, 11/15/24(1)(3)(6) | 275,000 | | 27,500 | |
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Auto Components — 1.2% | | |
Adient Global Holdings Ltd., 4.875%, 8/15/26(1) | 625,000 | | 596,484 | |
Adient US LLC, 9.00%, 4/15/25(1) | 1,200,000 | | 1,325,250 | |
Clarios Global LP, 6.75%, 5/15/25(1) | 675,000 | | 711,497 | |
Clarios Global LP / Clarios US Finance Co., 8.50%, 5/15/27(1) | 3,425,000 | | 3,559,089 | |
Dana, Inc., 5.625%, 6/15/28 | 300,000 | | 310,241 | |
Dealer Tire LLC / DT Issuer LLC, 8.00%, 2/1/28(1) | 550,000 | | 562,375 | |
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The), 9.50%, 5/31/25 | 3,500,000 | | 3,804,167 | |
Tenneco, Inc., 5.375%, 12/15/24 | 176,000 | | 135,523 | |
Tenneco, Inc., 5.00%, 7/15/26 | 1,300,000 | | 966,102 | |
| | 11,970,728 | |
Automobiles — 2.3% | | |
Ford Motor Co., 8.50%, 4/21/23 | 2,275,000 | | 2,483,379 | |
Ford Motor Co., 9.00%, 4/22/25 | 3,275,000 | | 3,759,029 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 5.75%, 2/1/21 | 600,000 | | 606,222 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 3.34%, 3/18/21 | 600,000 | | 601,080 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 5.875%, 8/2/21 | 1,200,000 | | 1,224,750 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 3.22%, 1/9/22 | 200,000 | | 200,490 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 4.14%, 2/15/23 | 600,000 | | 606,732 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 3.37%, 11/17/23 | 600,000 | | 592,125 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 4.69%, 6/9/25 | 1,000,000 | | 1,014,900 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 5.125%, 6/16/25 | 975,000 | | 1,006,688 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 4.13%, 8/4/25 | 800,000 | | 793,832 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 4.54%, 8/1/26 | 600,000 | | 598,428 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 4.27%, 1/9/27 | 400,000 | | 393,190 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 3.82%, 11/2/27 | 600,000 | | 572,616 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 5.11%, 5/3/29 | 3,600,000 | | 3,703,500 | |
Mclaren Finance plc, 5.75%, 8/1/22(1) | 400,000 | | 363,000 | |
Tesla, Inc., 5.30%, 8/15/25(1) | 2,734,000 | | 2,833,107 | |
Winnebago Industries, Inc., 6.25%, 7/15/28(1) | 1,225,000 | | 1,291,609 | |
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Banks — 0.2% | | |
CIT Group, Inc., 4.125%, 3/9/21 | 475,000 | | 476,081 | |
CIT Group, Inc., 5.00%, 8/15/22 | 231,000 | | 238,551 | |
CIT Group, Inc., 5.00%, 8/1/23 | 1,045,000 | | 1,086,147 | |
UniCredit SpA, VRN, 5.46%, 6/30/35(1) | 600,000 | | 612,473 | |
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Building Products — 1.1% | | |
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., 5.00%, 9/30/27(1) | 375,000 | | 393,210 | |
BMC East LLC, 5.50%, 10/1/24(1) | 1,290,000 | | 1,327,894 | |
Builders FirstSource, Inc., 6.75%, 6/1/27(1) | 1,202,000 | | 1,289,145 | |
Builders FirstSource, Inc., 5.00%, 3/1/30(1) | 500,000 | | 518,438 | |
Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc., 6.125%, 1/15/29(1) | 700,000 | | 709,187 | |
Griffon Corp., 5.75%, 3/1/28 | 1,425,000 | | 1,490,878 | |
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Jeld-Wen, Inc., 6.25%, 5/15/25(1) | $ | 600,000 | | $ | 642,000 | |
Jeld-Wen, Inc., 4.625%, 12/15/25(1) | 450,000 | | 453,890 | |
Masonite International Corp., 5.75%, 9/15/26(1) | 400,000 | | 418,424 | |
Masonite International Corp., 5.375%, 2/1/28(1) | 150,000 | | 160,484 | |
Northwest Hardwoods, Inc., 7.50%, 8/1/21(1)(3)(6) | 350,000 | | 129,500 | |
Patrick Industries, Inc., 7.50%, 10/15/27(1) | 1,300,000 | | 1,413,750 | |
PGT Innovations, Inc., 6.75%, 8/1/26(1) | 725,000 | | 774,706 | |
Standard Industries, Inc., 5.00%, 2/15/27(1) | 325,000 | | 338,944 | |
Standard Industries, Inc., 3.375%, 1/15/31(1) | 475,000 | | 469,713 | |
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Capital Markets — 1.3% | | |
AG Issuer LLC, 6.25%, 3/1/28(1) | 925,000 | | 922,687 | |
Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc., 8.25%, 10/15/24 | 325,000 | | 342,435 | |
Icahn Enterprises LP / Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp., 6.25%, 2/1/22 | 645,000 | | 653,253 | |
Icahn Enterprises LP / Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp., 4.75%, 9/15/24 | 2,705,000 | | 2,743,046 | |
Icahn Enterprises LP / Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp., 6.375%, 12/15/25 | 1,425,000 | | 1,468,562 | |
Icahn Enterprises LP / Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp., 6.25%, 5/15/26 | 2,475,000 | | 2,585,979 | |
Icahn Enterprises LP / Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp., 5.25%, 5/15/27 | 1,950,000 | | 2,037,604 | |
LPL Holdings, Inc., 4.625%, 11/15/27(1) | 350,000 | | 354,594 | |
NFP Corp., 7.00%, 5/15/25(1) | 300,000 | | 319,312 | |
NFP Corp., 6.875%, 8/15/28(1) | 1,625,000 | | 1,644,662 | |
| | 13,072,134 | |
Chemicals — 2.2% | | |
Atotech Alpha 2 BV, 8.75% Cash or 9.50% PIK, 6/1/23(1)(4) | 600,000 | | 606,687 | |
Avient Corp., 5.75%, 5/15/25(1) | 800,000 | | 849,000 | |
Blue Cube Spinco LLC, 10.00%, 10/15/25 | 200,000 | | 211,875 | |
Chemours Co. (The), 7.00%, 5/15/25 | 125,000 | | 125,750 | |
Chemours Co. (The), 5.375%, 5/15/27 | 25,000 | | 24,938 | |
Consolidated Energy Finance SA, 6.50%, 5/15/26(1) | 750,000 | | 659,527 | |
Cornerstone Chemical Co., 6.75%, 8/15/24(1) | 700,000 | | 657,562 | |
FXI Holdings, Inc., 7.875%, 11/1/24(1) | 300,000 | | 285,750 | |
FXI Holdings, Inc., 12.25%, 11/15/26(1) | 2,365,000 | | 2,528,693 | |
Illuminate Buyer LLC / Illuminate Holdings IV, Inc., 9.00%, 7/1/28(1) | 300,000 | | 322,125 | |
INEOS Group Holdings SA, 5.625%, 8/1/24(1) | 185,000 | | 187,465 | |
Innophos Holdings, Inc., 9.375%, 2/15/28(1) | 1,025,000 | | 1,093,547 | |
Kraton Polymers LLC / Kraton Polymers Capital Corp., 7.00%, 4/15/25(1) | 550,000 | | 562,031 | |
Methanex Corp., 5.125%, 10/15/27 | 400,000 | | 398,500 | |
Minerals Technologies, Inc., 5.00%, 7/1/28(1) | 575,000 | | 596,442 | |
NOVA Chemicals Corp., 5.00%, 5/1/25(1) | 100,000 | | 97,761 | |
NOVA Chemicals Corp., 5.25%, 6/1/27(1) | 1,350,000 | | 1,272,375 | |
Nufarm Australia Ltd. / Nufarm Americas, Inc., 5.75%, 4/30/26(1) | 475,000 | | 486,238 | |
OCI NV, 6.625%, 4/15/23(1) | 1,000,000 | | 1,035,250 | |
OCI NV, 5.25%, 11/1/24(1) | 800,000 | | 827,860 | |
OCI NV, 4.625%, 10/15/25(1)(2) | 600,000 | | 600,937 | |
Olin Corp., 9.50%, 6/1/25(1) | 1,075,000 | | 1,254,364 | |
Olin Corp., 5.625%, 8/1/29 | 550,000 | | 542,435 | |
Olin Corp., 5.00%, 2/1/30 | 500,000 | | 471,158 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
SPCM SA, 4.875%, 9/15/25(1) | $ | 700,000 | | $ | 726,663 | |
TPC Group, Inc., 10.50%, 8/1/24(1) | 1,150,000 | | 968,277 | |
Trinseo Materials Operating SCA / Trinseo Materials Finance, Inc., 5.375%, 9/1/25(1) | 1,500,000 | | 1,496,250 | |
Tronox Finance plc, 5.75%, 10/1/25(1) | 950,000 | | 939,213 | |
Tronox, Inc., 6.50%, 4/15/26(1) | 650,000 | | 651,219 | |
WR Grace & Co-Conn, 4.875%, 6/15/27(1) | 950,000 | | 982,846 | |
| | 21,462,738 | |
Commercial Services and Supplies — 1.6% | | |
Algeco Global Finance 2 plc, 10.00%, 8/15/23(1) | 800,000 | | 792,000 | |
Allied Universal HoldCo LLC / Allied Universal Finance Corp., 6.625%, 7/15/26(1) | 2,225,000 | | 2,372,406 | |
Allied Universal HoldCo LLC / Allied Universal Finance Corp., 9.75%, 7/15/27(1) | 2,400,000 | | 2,611,824 | |
Brink's Co. (The), 5.50%, 7/15/25(1) | 375,000 | | 391,172 | |
Cimpress plc, 7.00%, 6/15/26(1) | 300,000 | | 285,318 | |
Clean Harbors, Inc., 4.875%, 7/15/27(1) | 375,000 | | 389,696 | |
Clean Harbors, Inc., 5.125%, 7/15/29(1) | 100,000 | | 108,781 | |
Covanta Holding Corp., 5.00%, 9/1/30 | 650,000 | | 656,857 | |
Garda World Security Corp., 4.625%, 2/15/27(1) | 600,000 | | 604,500 | |
IAA, Inc., 5.50%, 6/15/27(1) | 625,000 | | 651,953 | |
KAR Auction Services, Inc., 5.125%, 6/1/25(1) | 900,000 | | 901,107 | |
Matthews International Corp., 5.25%, 12/1/25(1) | 550,000 | | 521,755 | |
Midas Intermediate Holdco II LLC / Midas Intermediate Holdco II Finance, Inc., 7.875%, 10/1/22(1) | 1,925,000 | | 1,564,062 | |
Nielsen Co. Luxembourg SARL (The), 5.50%, 10/1/21(1) | 174,000 | | 174,490 | |
Nielsen Finance LLC / Nielsen Finance Co., 5.00%, 4/15/22(1) | 242,000 | | 242,847 | |
Nielsen Finance LLC / Nielsen Finance Co., 5.625%, 10/1/28(1) | 575,000 | | 592,250 | |
Nielsen Finance LLC / Nielsen Finance Co., 5.875%, 10/1/30(1) | 375,000 | | 388,828 | |
Prime Security Services Borrower LLC / Prime Finance, Inc., 5.25%, 4/15/24(1) | 350,000 | | 367,281 | |
Prime Security Services Borrower LLC / Prime Finance, Inc., 3.375%, 8/31/27(1) | 900,000 | | 866,812 | |
Prime Security Services Borrower LLC / Prime Finance, Inc., 6.25%, 1/15/28(1) | 350,000 | | 354,869 | |
Ritchie Bros Auctioneers, Inc., 5.375%, 1/15/25(1) | 570,000 | | 587,813 | |
TMS International Holding Corp., 7.25%, 8/15/25(1) | 700,000 | | 657,125 | |
| | 16,083,746 | |
Communications Equipment — 0.7% | | |
Avaya, Inc., 6.125%, 9/15/28(1) | 500,000 | | 512,500 | |
CommScope Technologies LLC, 6.00%, 6/15/25(1) | 1,661,000 | | 1,685,749 | |
CommScope Technologies LLC, 5.00%, 3/15/27(1) | 735,000 | | 706,978 | |
CommScope, Inc., 5.50%, 3/1/24(1) | 775,000 | | 797,425 | |
CommScope, Inc., 6.00%, 3/1/26(1) | 275,000 | | 287,022 | |
CommScope, Inc., 8.25%, 3/1/27(1) | 575,000 | | 598,722 | |
CommScope, Inc., 7.125%, 7/1/28(1) | 725,000 | | 745,894 | |
Nokia of America Corp., 6.45%, 3/15/29 | 606,000 | | 657,510 | |
ViaSat, Inc., 5.625%, 4/15/27(1) | 575,000 | | 592,609 | |
| | 6,584,409 | |
Construction and Engineering — 0.5% | | |
Brand Industrial Services, Inc., 8.50%, 7/15/25(1) | 1,525,000 | | 1,444,937 | |
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., 6.25%, 3/15/26(1) | 950,000 | | 980,281 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., 9.75%, 7/15/28(1) | $ | 475,000 | | $ | 515,375 | |
Pike Corp., 5.50%, 9/1/28(1) | 700,000 | | 706,521 | |
Weekley Homes LLC / Weekley Finance Corp., 4.875%, 9/15/28(1) | 1,150,000 | | 1,164,375 | |
| | 4,811,489 | |
Construction Materials — 0.6% | | |
Cemex SAB de CV, 7.375%, 6/5/27(1) | 800,000 | | 865,516 | |
Cemex SAB de CV, 5.45%, 11/19/29(1) | 1,800,000 | | 1,824,750 | |
Cemex SAB de CV, 5.20%, 9/17/30(1) | 600,000 | | 603,690 | |
Summit Materials LLC / Summit Materials Finance Corp., 5.125%, 6/1/25(1) | 175,000 | | 178,044 | |
Summit Materials LLC / Summit Materials Finance Corp., 6.50%, 3/15/27(1) | 550,000 | | 587,708 | |
Summit Materials LLC / Summit Materials Finance Corp., 5.25%, 1/15/29(1) | 775,000 | | 808,422 | |
US Concrete, Inc., 6.375%, 6/1/24 | 633,000 | | 653,968 | |
US Concrete, Inc., 5.125%, 3/1/29(1) | 575,000 | | 578,235 | |
| | 6,100,333 | |
Consumer Finance — 2.5% | | |
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 6.50%, 7/15/25 | 975,000 | | 1,053,872 | |
Ally Financial, Inc., 3.875%, 5/21/24 | 575,000 | | 613,392 | |
Ally Financial, Inc., 8.00%, 11/1/31 | 1,450,000 | | 1,989,468 | |
Avolon Holdings Funding Ltd., 3.625%, 5/1/22(1) | 75,000 | | 73,733 | |
Credit Acceptance Corp., 5.125%, 12/31/24(1) | 225,000 | | 223,972 | |
Credit Acceptance Corp., 6.625%, 3/15/26 | 175,000 | | 181,453 | |
FirstCash, Inc., 4.625%, 9/1/28(1) | 875,000 | | 896,328 | |
Global Aircraft Leasing Co. Ltd., 6.50% Cash or 7.25% PIK, 9/15/24(1)(5) | 2,642,437 | | 1,483,068 | |
Navient Corp., 5.00%, 10/26/20 | 1,005,000 | | 1,006,447 | |
Navient Corp., 5.875%, 3/25/21 | 150,000 | | 151,360 | |
Navient Corp., 5.50%, 1/25/23 | 280,000 | | 283,440 | |
Navient Corp., 7.25%, 9/25/23 | 1,400,000 | | 1,451,625 | |
Navient Corp., 5.875%, 10/25/24 | 880,000 | | 877,254 | |
Navient Corp., 6.75%, 6/25/25 | 3,550,000 | | 3,598,813 | |
Navient Corp., 6.75%, 6/15/26 | 900,000 | | 901,688 | |
Navient Corp., 5.00%, 3/15/27 | 200,000 | | 188,082 | |
Navient Corp., MTN, 6.125%, 3/25/24 | 560,000 | | 567,344 | |
OneMain Finance Corp., 7.75%, 10/1/21 | 75,000 | | 78,615 | |
OneMain Finance Corp., 6.125%, 5/15/22 | 100,000 | | 104,000 | |
OneMain Finance Corp., 6.875%, 3/15/25 | 1,450,000 | | 1,611,748 | |
OneMain Finance Corp., 8.875%, 6/1/25 | 575,000 | | 637,876 | |
OneMain Finance Corp., 7.125%, 3/15/26 | 2,400,000 | | 2,684,292 | |
OneMain Finance Corp., 6.625%, 1/15/28 | 1,315,000 | | 1,461,609 | |
OneMain Finance Corp., 5.375%, 11/15/29 | 350,000 | | 364,875 | |
Park Aerospace Holdings Ltd., 3.625%, 3/15/21(1) | 650,000 | | 647,334 | |
Park Aerospace Holdings Ltd., 5.25%, 8/15/22(1) | 1,425,000 | | 1,431,296 | |
| | 24,562,984 | |
Containers and Packaging — 2.0% | | |
ARD Finance SA, 6.50% Cash or 7.25% PIK, 6/30/27(1)(4) | 2,800,000 | | 2,788,940 | |
Ardagh Packaging Finance plc / Ardagh Holdings USA, Inc., 5.25%, 8/15/27(1) | 1,525,000 | | 1,555,500 | |
Berry Global, Inc., 4.875%, 7/15/26(1) | 800,000 | | 839,836 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Cascades, Inc. / Cascades USA, Inc., 5.125%, 1/15/26(1) | $ | 175,000 | | $ | 183,894 | |
Cascades, Inc. / Cascades USA, Inc., 5.375%, 1/15/28(1) | 625,000 | | 658,203 | |
Flex Acquisition Co., Inc., 6.875%, 1/15/25(1) | 650,000 | | 651,625 | |
Flex Acquisition Co., Inc., 7.875%, 7/15/26(1) | 750,000 | | 759,375 | |
Graham Packaging Co., Inc., 7.125%, 8/15/28(1) | 200,000 | | 208,625 | |
Graphic Packaging International LLC, 3.50%, 3/1/29(1) | 275,000 | | 277,234 | |
Greif, Inc., 6.50%, 3/1/27(1) | 944,000 | | 979,735 | |
Intelligent Packaging Ltd. Finco, Inc. / Intelligent Packaging Ltd. Co-Issuer LLC, 6.00%, 9/15/28(1) | 675,000 | | 685,750 | |
Mauser Packaging Solutions Holding Co., 5.50%, 4/15/24(1) | 415,000 | | 417,075 | |
Mauser Packaging Solutions Holding Co., 7.25%, 4/15/25(1) | 3,200,000 | | 3,016,000 | |
OI European Group BV, 4.00%, 3/15/23(1) | 408,000 | | 415,607 | |
Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc., 5.875%, 8/15/23(1) | 720,000 | | 757,800 | |
Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc., 6.375%, 8/15/25(1) | 25,000 | | 27,328 | |
Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc., 6.625%, 5/13/27(1) | 275,000 | | 298,375 | |
Plastipak Holdings, Inc., 6.25%, 10/15/25(1) | 350,000 | | 350,656 | |
Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC / Reynolds Group Issuer Lu, 5.125%, 7/15/23(1) | 54,000 | | 54,702 | |
Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC / Reynolds Group Issuer Lu, 7.00%, 7/15/24(1) | 1,698,000 | | 1,728,564 | |
Sealed Air Corp., 4.00%, 12/1/27(1) | 275,000 | | 288,008 | |
Silgan Holdings, Inc., 4.125%, 2/1/28 | 375,000 | | 383,438 | |
Trident TPI Holdings, Inc., 9.25%, 8/1/24(1) | 700,000 | | 744,835 | |
Trident TPI Holdings, Inc., 6.625%, 11/1/25(1) | 325,000 | | 321,310 | |
Trivium Packaging Finance BV, 5.50%, 8/15/26(1) | 1,000,000 | | 1,037,975 | |
Trivium Packaging Finance BV, 8.50%, 8/15/27(1) | 200,000 | | 216,000 | |
| | 19,646,390 | |
Distributors — 0.3% | | |
Performance Food Group, Inc., 5.50%, 6/1/24(1) | 1,375,000 | | 1,378,437 | |
Performance Food Group, Inc., 5.50%, 10/15/27(1) | 475,000 | | 490,119 | |
Resideo Funding, Inc., 6.125%, 11/1/26(1) | 75,000 | | 74,063 | |
Univar Solutions USA, Inc., 5.125%, 12/1/27(1) | 1,225,000 | | 1,259,227 | |
| | 3,201,846 | |
Diversified Consumer Services — 0.2% | | |
GEMS MENASA Cayman Ltd. / GEMS Education Delaware LLC, 7.125%, 7/31/26(1) | 550,000 | | 545,875 | |
Graham Holdings Co., 5.75%, 6/1/26(1) | 1,075,000 | | 1,135,264 | |
Sotheby's, 7.375%, 10/15/27(1) | 600,000 | | 601,014 | |
| | 2,282,153 | |
Diversified Financial Services — 0.9% | | |
Cardtronics, Inc. / Cardtronics USA, Inc., 5.50%, 5/1/25(1) | 275,000 | | 276,002 | |
Fairstone Financial, Inc., 7.875%, 7/15/24(1) | 1,025,000 | | 1,053,720 | |
Jefferies Finance LLC / JFIN Co-Issuer Corp., 7.25%, 8/15/24(1) | 200,000 | | 207,250 | |
Jefferies Finance LLC / JFIN Co-Issuer Corp., 6.25%, 6/3/26(1) | 800,000 | | 816,000 | |
MPH Acquisition Holdings LLC, 7.125%, 6/1/24(1) | 1,250,000 | | 1,285,937 | |
Oxford Finance LLC / Oxford Finance Co-Issuer II, Inc., 6.375%, 12/15/22(1) | 850,000 | | 831,738 | |
Refinitiv US Holdings, Inc., 6.25%, 5/15/26(1) | 725,000 | | 775,297 | |
Refinitiv US Holdings, Inc., 8.25%, 11/15/26(1) | 725,000 | | 795,688 | |
Sabre GLBL, Inc., 9.25%, 4/15/25(1) | 900,000 | | 992,201 | |
Sabre GLBL, Inc., 7.375%, 9/1/25(1) | 450,000 | | 455,175 | |
Verscend Escrow Corp., 9.75%, 8/15/26(1) | 775,000 | | 844,587 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
VistaJet Malta Finance plc / XO Management Holding, Inc., 10.50%, 6/1/24(1) | $ | 775,000 | | $ | 729,043 | |
| | 9,062,638 | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 4.4% | | |
Altice France Holding SA, 10.50%, 5/15/27(1) | 2,000,000 | | 2,226,250 | |
Altice France Holding SA, 6.00%, 2/15/28(1) | 2,425,000 | | 2,317,439 | |
Altice France SA, 7.375%, 5/1/26(1) | 3,250,000 | | 3,409,087 | |
Altice France SA, 8.125%, 2/1/27(1) | 2,000,000 | | 2,181,710 | |
Altice France SA, 5.50%, 1/15/28(1) | 800,000 | | 811,000 | |
Altice France SA, 5.125%, 1/15/29(1) | 400,000 | | 399,870 | |
Cablevision Lightpath LLC, 3.875%, 9/15/27(1) | 400,000 | | 400,750 | |
Cablevision Lightpath LLC, 5.625%, 9/15/28(1) | 400,000 | | 407,190 | |
CenturyLink, Inc., 6.45%, 6/15/21 | 325,000 | | 333,856 | |
CenturyLink, Inc., 5.80%, 3/15/22 | 400,000 | | 414,750 | |
CenturyLink, Inc., 6.75%, 12/1/23 | 725,000 | | 796,594 | |
CenturyLink, Inc., 7.50%, 4/1/24 | 775,000 | | 868,659 | |
CenturyLink, Inc., 5.125%, 12/15/26(1) | 950,000 | | 977,403 | |
Connect Finco SARL / Connect US Finco LLC, 6.75%, 10/1/26(1) | 1,600,000 | | 1,607,520 | |
Consolidated Communications, Inc., 6.50%, 10/1/28(1)(2) | 550,000 | | 562,375 | |
Embarq Corp., 8.00%, 6/1/36 | 2,165,000 | | 2,567,549 | |
Frontier Communications Corp., 10.50%, 9/15/22(3)(6) | 5,400,000 | | 2,273,481 | |
Frontier Communications Corp., 8.50%, 4/1/26(1)(3) | 575,000 | | 580,750 | |
Frontier Communications Corp., 8.00%, 4/1/27(1)(3) | 325,000 | | 324,391 | |
Hughes Satellite Systems Corp., 5.25%, 8/1/26 | 1,250,000 | | 1,333,400 | |
Hughes Satellite Systems Corp., 6.625%, 8/1/26 | 425,000 | | 461,448 | |
Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A., 8.00%, 2/15/24(1)(3) | 75,000 | | 76,249 | |
Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA, 8.50%, 10/15/24(1)(3)(6) | 1,550,000 | | 1,003,470 | |
Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA, 9.75%, 7/15/25(1)(3)(6) | 2,275,000 | | 1,493,765 | |
Intelsat Luxembourg SA, 7.75%, 6/1/21(3)(6) | 75,000 | | 3,563 | |
Intelsat Luxembourg SA, 8.125%, 6/1/23(3)(6) | 600,000 | | 30,000 | |
Level 3 Financing, Inc., 5.375%, 5/1/25 | 600,000 | | 619,200 | |
Level 3 Financing, Inc., 4.25%, 7/1/28(1) | 1,225,000 | | 1,244,992 | |
Qualitytech LP / QTS Finance Corp., 4.75%, 11/15/25(1) | 575,000 | | 598,486 | |
QualityTech LP / QTS Finance Corp., 3.875%, 10/1/28(1)(2) | 375,000 | | 377,017 | |
Sprint Capital Corp., 6.875%, 11/15/28 | 275,000 | | 342,983 | |
Sprint Capital Corp., 8.75%, 3/15/32 | 4,875,000 | | 7,140,949 | |
Switch Ltd., 3.75%, 9/15/28(1) | 575,000 | | 582,187 | |
Telecom Italia Capital SA, 6.00%, 9/30/34 | 1,810,000 | | 2,106,279 | |
Telecom Italia Capital SA, 7.20%, 7/18/36 | 225,000 | | 284,479 | |
Telecom Italia SpA, 5.30%, 5/30/24(1) | 175,000 | | 190,299 | |
Telesat Canada / Telesat LLC, 4.875%, 6/1/27(1) | 775,000 | | 780,561 | |
Telesat Canada / Telesat LLC, 6.50%, 10/15/27(1) | 875,000 | | 882,525 | |
Windstream Escrow LLC / Windstream Escrow Finance Corp., 7.75%, 8/15/28(1) | 650,000 | | 640,250 | |
Windstream Services LLC / Windstream Finance Corp., 10.50%, 6/30/24(1)(3)(6) | 475,000 | | 9,500 | |
Zayo Group Holdings, Inc., 6.125%, 3/1/28(1) | 75,000 | | 77,425 | |
| | 43,739,651 | |
Electric Utilities — 1.0% | | |
Drax Finco plc, 6.625%, 11/1/25(1) | 1,150,000 | | 1,198,875 | |
MTS Systems Corp., 5.75%, 8/15/27(1) | 475,000 | | 469,217 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
NextEra Energy Operating Partners LP, 4.25%, 9/15/24(1) | $ | 550,000 | | $ | 574,063 | |
NextEra Energy Operating Partners LP, 3.875%, 10/15/26(1) | 1,425,000 | | 1,477,547 | |
NRG Energy, Inc., 7.25%, 5/15/26 | 620,000 | | 661,010 | |
NRG Energy, Inc., 6.625%, 1/15/27 | 125,000 | | 132,370 | |
PG&E Corp., 5.00%, 7/1/28 | 900,000 | | 874,192 | |
PG&E Corp., 5.25%, 7/1/30 | 750,000 | | 726,563 | |
Talen Energy Supply LLC, 6.50%, 6/1/25 | 75,000 | | 49,305 | |
Talen Energy Supply LLC, 10.50%, 1/15/26(1) | 1,300,000 | | 991,776 | |
Talen Energy Supply LLC, 7.25%, 5/15/27(1) | 225,000 | | 224,620 | |
Talen Energy Supply LLC, 6.625%, 1/15/28(1) | 475,000 | | 461,550 | |
Vistra Operations Co. LLC, 5.50%, 9/1/26(1) | 280,000 | | 292,600 | |
Vistra Operations Co. LLC, 5.00%, 7/31/27(1) | 1,475,000 | | 1,550,594 | |
| | 9,684,282 | |
Electrical Equipment — 0.2% | | |
WESCO Distribution, Inc., 7.125%, 6/15/25(1) | 1,250,000 | | 1,363,281 | |
WESCO Distribution, Inc., 7.25%, 6/15/28(1) | 675,000 | | 740,529 | |
| | 2,103,810 | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components — 0.1% | | |
Sensata Technologies, Inc., 3.75%, 2/15/31(1) | 425,000 | | 423,406 | |
TTM Technologies, Inc., 5.625%, 10/1/25(1) | 575,000 | | 588,596 | |
| | 1,012,002 | |
Energy Equipment and Services — 1.2% | | |
Archrock Partners LP / Archrock Partners Finance Corp., 6.875%, 4/1/27(1) | 525,000 | | 505,423 | |
Archrock Partners LP / Archrock Partners Finance Corp., 6.25%, 4/1/28(1) | 950,000 | | 897,750 | |
Basic Energy Services, Inc., 10.75%, 10/15/23(1) | 200,000 | | 41,500 | |
ChampionX Corp., 6.375%, 5/1/26 | 925,000 | | 886,844 | |
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc., 3.45%, 11/1/23(3)(6) | 250,000 | | 24,714 | |
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc., 7.875%, 8/15/25(3)(6) | 850,000 | | 80,962 | |
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc., 5.70%, 10/15/39(3)(6) | 400,000 | | 37,282 | |
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc., 4.875%, 11/1/43(3)(6) | 75,000 | | 7,219 | |
Ensign Drilling, Inc., 9.25%, 4/15/24(1) | 1,475,000 | | 565,095 | |
Exterran Energy Solutions LP / EES Finance Corp., 8.125%, 5/1/25 | 525,000 | | 450,132 | |
FTS International, Inc., 6.25%, 5/1/22(3) | 1,655,000 | | 570,975 | |
Nabors Industries Ltd., 7.25%, 1/15/26(1) | 650,000 | | 322,562 | |
Nabors Industries Ltd., 7.50%, 1/15/28(1) | 800,000 | | 387,500 | |
Nabors Industries, Inc., 5.75%, 2/1/25 | 2,350,000 | | 801,691 | |
Nine Energy Service, Inc., 8.75%, 11/1/23(1) | 425,000 | | 129,228 | |
Noble Holding International Ltd., 7.875%, 2/1/26(1)(3)(6) | 1,075,000 | | 263,375 | |
Precision Drilling Corp., 5.25%, 11/15/24 | 975,000 | | 656,297 | |
Precision Drilling Corp., 7.125%, 1/15/26(1) | 650,000 | | 420,381 | |
SESI LLC, 7.125%, 12/15/21(1) | 1,200,000 | | 306,000 | |
SESI LLC, 7.75%, 9/15/24 | 350,000 | | 87,500 | |
Shelf Drilling Holdings Ltd., 8.25%, 2/15/25(1) | 1,550,000 | | 620,000 | |
Transocean Guardian Ltd., 5.875%, 1/15/24(1) | 975,000 | | 633,750 | |
Transocean Pontus Ltd., 6.125%, 8/1/25(1) | 292,500 | | 263,250 | |
Transocean Poseidon Ltd., 6.875%, 2/1/27(1) | 500,000 | | 402,500 | |
Transocean Sentry Ltd., 5.375%, 5/15/23(1) | 550,000 | | 376,750 | |
Transocean, Inc., 11.50%, 1/30/27(1) | 890,000 | | 359,337 | |
Transocean, Inc., 8.00%, 2/1/27(1) | 1,675,000 | | 477,375 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Transocean, Inc., 7.50%, 4/15/31 | $ | 938,000 | | $ | 131,320 | |
Transocean, Inc., 6.80%, 3/15/38 | 513,000 | | 70,538 | |
Transocean, Inc., 9.35%, 12/15/41 | 250,000 | | 34,375 | |
USA Compression Partners LP / USA Compression Finance Corp., 6.875%, 4/1/26 | 850,000 | | 844,156 | |
USA Compression Partners LP / USA Compression Finance Corp., 6.875%, 9/1/27 | 650,000 | | 645,651 | |
| | 12,301,432 | |
Entertainment — 0.8% | | |
Allen Media LLC / Allen Media Co-Issuer, Inc., 10.50%, 2/15/28(1) | 950,000 | | 918,978 | |
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., 10.50%, 4/24/26(1) | 104,000 | | 75,400 | |
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., 10.00% Cash or 12.00% PIK or 5.00% Cash plus 6.00% PIK, 6/15/26(1)(5) | 1,473,000 | | 419,805 | |
Cinemark USA, Inc., 5.125%, 12/15/22 | 754,000 | | 672,474 | |
Cinemark USA, Inc., 4.875%, 6/1/23 | 575,000 | | 492,703 | |
Lions Gate Capital Holdings LLC, 6.375%, 2/1/24(1) | 925,000 | | 918,631 | |
Lions Gate Capital Holdings LLC, 5.875%, 11/1/24(1) | 500,000 | | 493,073 | |
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., 5.625%, 3/15/26(1) | 1,025,000 | | 991,687 | |
Netflix, Inc., 5.875%, 11/15/28 | 425,000 | | 507,871 | |
Netflix, Inc., 6.375%, 5/15/29 | 1,225,000 | | 1,508,281 | |
Netflix, Inc., 5.375%, 11/15/29(1) | 450,000 | | 530,955 | |
WMG Acquisition Corp., 3.00%, 2/15/31(1) | 550,000 | | 536,112 | |
| | 8,065,970 | |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 2.2% | | |
Diversified Healthcare Trust, 9.75%, 6/15/25 | 1,500,000 | | 1,680,240 | |
ESH Hospitality, Inc., 5.25%, 5/1/25(1) | 650,000 | | 657,459 | |
ESH Hospitality, Inc., 4.625%, 10/1/27(1) | 900,000 | | 884,268 | |
FelCor Lodging LP, 6.00%, 6/1/25 | 1,805,000 | | 1,784,504 | |
GEO Group, Inc. (The), 5.875%, 10/15/24 | 75,000 | | 57,609 | |
GEO Group, Inc. (The), 6.00%, 4/15/26 | 75,000 | | 53,862 | |
GLP Capital LP / GLP Financing II, Inc., 5.375%, 11/1/23 | 150,000 | | 160,961 | |
GLP Capital LP / GLP Financing II, Inc., 5.25%, 6/1/25 | 175,000 | | 190,456 | |
GLP Capital LP / GLP Financing II, Inc., 5.375%, 4/15/26 | 5,000 | | 5,551 | |
HAT Holdings I LLC / HAT Holdings II LLC, 5.25%, 7/15/24(1) | 775,000 | | 809,139 | |
HAT Holdings I LLC / HAT Holdings II LLC, 3.75%, 9/15/30(1) | 275,000 | | 277,063 | |
Iron Mountain, Inc., 5.00%, 7/15/28(1) | 300,000 | | 307,872 | |
Iron Mountain, Inc., 4.875%, 9/15/29(1) | 750,000 | | 763,875 | |
Iron Mountain, Inc., 5.25%, 7/15/30(1) | 1,525,000 | | 1,592,672 | |
Iron Mountain, Inc., 4.50%, 2/15/31(1) | 1,275,000 | | 1,284,422 | |
Iron Mountain, Inc., 5.625%, 7/15/32(1) | 75,000 | | 79,302 | |
MGM Growth Properties Operating Partnership LP / MGP Finance Co-Issuer, Inc., 4.625%, 6/15/25(1) | 550,000 | | 561,550 | |
MPT Operating Partnership LP / MPT Finance Corp., 5.50%, 5/1/24 | 525,000 | | 532,384 | |
Park Intermediate Holdings LLC / PK Domestic Property LLC / PK Finance Co-Issuer, 7.50%, 6/1/25(1) | 1,375,000 | | 1,467,537 | |
Park Intermediate Holdings LLC / PK Domestic Property LLC / PK Finance Co-Issuer, 5.875%, 10/1/28(1) | 1,025,000 | | 1,030,125 | |
SBA Communications Corp., 4.00%, 10/1/22 | 125,000 | | 126,172 | |
Service Properties Trust, 5.00%, 8/15/22 | 625,000 | | 624,362 | |
Service Properties Trust, 4.35%, 10/1/24 | 1,650,000 | | 1,496,047 | |
Service Properties Trust, 7.50%, 9/15/25 | 475,000 | | 505,918 | |
Service Properties Trust, 5.25%, 2/15/26 | 375,000 | | 346,568 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Service Properties Trust, 4.95%, 2/15/27 | $ | 350,000 | | $ | 312,375 | |
Service Properties Trust, 4.95%, 10/1/29 | 75,000 | | 64,453 | |
Service Properties Trust, 4.375%, 2/15/30 | 200,000 | | 166,500 | |
Uniti Group LP / Uniti Fiber Holdings, Inc. / CSL Capital LLC, 7.125%, 12/15/24(1) | 1,845,000 | | 1,787,805 | |
Uniti Group LP / Uniti Fiber Holdings, Inc. / CSL Capital LLC, 7.875%, 2/15/25(1) | 350,000 | | 371,437 | |
Uniti Group LP / Uniti Group Finance, Inc. / CSL Capital LLC, 6.00%, 4/15/23(1) | 60,000 | | 60,450 | |
VICI Properties LP / VICI Note Co., Inc., 4.25%, 12/1/26(1) | 300,000 | | 301,868 | |
VICI Properties LP / VICI Note Co., Inc., 3.75%, 2/15/27(1) | 375,000 | | 369,375 | |
VICI Properties LP / VICI Note Co., Inc., 4.125%, 8/15/30(1) | 375,000 | | 369,844 | |
XHR LP, 6.375%, 8/15/25(1) | 775,000 | | 776,453 | |
| | 21,860,478 | |
Food and Staples Retailing — 0.3% | | |
Albertsons Cos., Inc. / Safeway, Inc. / New Albertsons LP / Albertsons LLC, 3.50%, 2/15/23(1) | 700,000 | | 712,425 | |
Albertsons Cos., Inc. / Safeway, Inc. / New Albertsons LP / Albertsons LLC, 5.75%, 3/15/25 | 20,000 | | 20,704 | |
Albertsons Cos., Inc. / Safeway, Inc. / New Albertsons LP / Albertsons LLC, 4.625%, 1/15/27(1) | 1,025,000 | | 1,049,851 | |
Rite Aid Corp., 7.50%, 7/1/25(1) | 415,000 | | 409,512 | |
Rite Aid Corp., 8.00%, 11/15/26(1) | 988,000 | | 989,852 | |
| | 3,182,344 | |
Food Products — 2.9% | | |
Chobani LLC / Chobani Finance Corp., Inc., 7.50%, 4/15/25(1) | 1,225,000 | | 1,270,184 | |
Cooke Omega Investments, Inc. / Alpha VesselCo Holdings, Inc., 8.50%, 12/15/22(1) | 1,325,000 | | 1,372,720 | |
Darling Ingredients, Inc., 5.25%, 4/15/27(1) | 425,000 | | 447,047 | |
Herbalife Nutrition Ltd. / HLF Financing, Inc., 7.875%, 9/1/25(1) | 1,275,000 | | 1,370,625 | |
HLF Financing Sarl LLC / Herbalife International, Inc., 7.25%, 8/15/26(1) | 225,000 | | 231,540 | |
JBS Investments II GmbH, 7.00%, 1/15/26(1) | 600,000 | | 641,478 | |
JBS Investments II GmbH, 5.75%, 1/15/28(1) | 600,000 | | 626,250 | |
JBS USA LUX SA / JBS USA Finance, Inc., 5.875%, 7/15/24(1) | 83,000 | | 84,720 | |
JBS USA LUX SA / JBS USA Finance, Inc., 5.75%, 6/15/25(1) | 1,760,000 | | 1,818,608 | |
JBS USA LUX SA / JBS USA Food Co. / JBS USA Finance, Inc., 5.50%, 1/15/30(1) | 1,275,000 | | 1,391,344 | |
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 5.00%, 7/15/35 | 1,350,000 | | 1,556,443 | |
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 6.875%, 1/26/39 | 500,000 | | 670,288 | |
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 6.50%, 2/9/40 | 1,375,000 | | 1,749,630 | |
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 5.00%, 6/4/42 | 625,000 | | 684,531 | |
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 5.20%, 7/15/45 | 1,750,000 | | 1,915,126 | |
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 4.375%, 6/1/46 | 3,825,000 | | 3,938,482 | |
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 4.875%, 10/1/49(1) | 2,150,000 | | 2,271,510 | |
Pilgrim's Pride Corp., 5.75%, 3/15/25(1) | 1,780,000 | | 1,815,600 | |
Post Holdings, Inc., 5.00%, 8/15/26(1) | 194,000 | | 199,187 | |
Post Holdings, Inc., 5.75%, 3/1/27(1) | 2,575,000 | | 2,714,217 | |
Post Holdings, Inc., 5.625%, 1/15/28(1) | 325,000 | | 344,805 | |
US Foods, Inc., 5.875%, 6/15/24(1) | 1,050,000 | | 1,059,502 | |
US Foods, Inc., 6.25%, 4/15/25(1) | 300,000 | | 318,026 | |
| | 28,491,863 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Gas Utilities — 0.1% | | |
AmeriGas Partners LP / AmeriGas Finance Corp., 5.75%, 5/20/27 | $ | 1,195,000 | | $ | 1,311,996 | |
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 0.2% | | |
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. / Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics SA, 7.375%, 6/1/25(1) | 725,000 | | 737,234 | |
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. / Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics SA, 7.25%, 2/1/28(1) | 1,025,000 | | 1,067,922 | |
Varex Imaging Corp., 7.875%, 10/15/27(1) | 200,000 | | 207,500 | |
| | 2,012,656 | |
Health Care Providers and Services — 3.4% | | |
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc., 5.50%, 7/1/28(1) | 725,000 | | 747,031 | |
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc., 5.00%, 4/15/29(1)(2) | 600,000 | | 606,750 | |
Air Methods Corp., 8.00%, 5/15/25(1) | 1,650,000 | | 1,301,264 | |
Centene Corp., 4.75%, 5/15/22 | 1,075,000 | | 1,088,975 | |
Centene Corp., 4.75%, 1/15/25 | 1,850,000 | | 1,903,742 | |
Centene Corp., 5.375%, 6/1/26(1) | 300,000 | | 317,016 | |
Centene Corp., 4.25%, 12/15/27 | 1,700,000 | | 1,782,866 | |
Centene Corp., 3.00%, 10/15/30(2) | 975,000 | | 994,500 | |
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc., 6.875%, 2/1/22 | 1,094,000 | | 977,079 | |
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc., 6.25%, 3/31/23 | 200,000 | | 195,750 | |
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc., 8.625%, 1/15/24(1) | 975,000 | | 971,953 | |
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc., 8.125%, 6/30/24(1) | 1,183,000 | | 866,548 | |
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc., 6.625%, 2/15/25(1) | 1,525,000 | | 1,478,945 | |
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc., 8.00%, 3/15/26(1) | 1,700,000 | | 1,670,909 | |
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc., 8.00%, 12/15/27(1) | 242,000 | | 237,160 | |
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc., 6.875%, 4/1/28(1) | 817,000 | | 387,564 | |
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc., VRN, 9.875%, 6/30/23(1) | 1,290,000 | | 1,004,452 | |
DaVita, Inc., 4.625%, 6/1/30(1) | 450,000 | | 462,161 | |
DaVita, Inc., 3.75%, 2/15/31(1) | 325,000 | | 313,966 | |
Encompass Health Corp., 4.75%, 2/1/30 | 400,000 | | 406,492 | |
Encompass Health Corp., 4.625%, 4/1/31(2) | 550,000 | | 561,688 | |
Envision Healthcare Corp., 8.75%, 10/15/26(1) | 1,225,000 | | 567,861 | |
HCA, Inc., 7.69%, 6/15/25 | 770,000 | | 907,557 | |
IQVIA, Inc., 5.00%, 5/15/27(1) | 575,000 | | 604,058 | |
LifePoint Health, Inc., 6.75%, 4/15/25(1) | 675,000 | | 712,125 | |
LifePoint Health, Inc., 4.375%, 2/15/27(1) | 225,000 | | 225,844 | |
Polaris Intermediate Corp., 8.50% Cash or 9.25% PIK, 12/1/22(1)(4) | 1,200,000 | | 1,222,500 | |
Select Medical Corp., 6.25%, 8/15/26(1) | 600,000 | | 624,924 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 8.125%, 4/1/22 | 465,000 | | 517,266 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.75%, 6/15/23 | 650,000 | | 683,150 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 4.625%, 7/15/24 | 931,000 | | 934,258 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 4.625%, 9/1/24(1) | 575,000 | | 580,210 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 5.125%, 5/1/25 | 900,000 | | 902,025 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 7.00%, 8/1/25 | 725,000 | | 747,602 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 4.875%, 1/1/26(1) | 600,000 | | 609,744 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.25%, 2/1/27(1) | 200,000 | | 206,721 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 5.125%, 11/1/27(1) | 300,000 | | 309,330 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 4.625%, 6/15/28(1) | 575,000 | | 580,923 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.125%, 10/1/28(1) | 2,975,000 | | 2,902,484 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.875%, 11/15/31 | 500,000 | | 491,780 | |
West Street Merger Sub, Inc., 6.375%, 9/1/25(1) | 700,000 | | 715,603 | |
| | 33,322,776 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 8.6% | | |
1011778 BC ULC / New Red Finance, Inc., 4.25%, 5/15/24(1) | $ | 450,000 | | $ | 458,753 | |
1011778 BC ULC / New Red Finance, Inc., 5.00%, 10/15/25(1) | 1,733,000 | | 1,779,886 | |
1011778 BC ULC / New Red Finance, Inc., 4.375%, 1/15/28(1) | 75,000 | | 76,612 | |
1011778 BC ULC / New Red Finance, Inc., 4.00%, 10/15/30(1)(2) | 650,000 | | 656,636 | |
Aramark Services, Inc., 5.00%, 4/1/25(1) | 320,000 | | 325,408 | |
Aramark Services, Inc., 6.375%, 5/1/25(1) | 475,000 | | 495,389 | |
Arrow Bidco LLC, 9.50%, 3/15/24(1) | 275,000 | | 229,252 | |
Boyd Gaming Corp., 8.625%, 6/1/25(1) | 400,000 | | 439,012 | |
Boyd Gaming Corp., 6.375%, 4/1/26 | 2,040,000 | | 2,126,863 | |
Boyd Gaming Corp., 6.00%, 8/15/26 | 2,250,000 | | 2,328,322 | |
Boyne USA, Inc., 7.25%, 5/1/25(1) | 646,000 | | 677,425 | |
Caesars Entertainment, Inc., 6.25%, 7/1/25(1) | 975,000 | | 1,017,661 | |
Caesars Entertainment, Inc., 8.125%, 7/1/27(1) | 2,550,000 | | 2,706,328 | |
Caesars Resort Collection LLC / CRC Finco, Inc., 5.75%, 7/1/25(1) | 125,000 | | 129,063 | |
Caesars Resort Collection LLC / CRC Finco, Inc., 5.25%, 10/15/25(1) | 1,600,000 | | 1,550,104 | |
Carlson Travel, Inc., 9.50% Cash plus 2.00% PIK, 12/15/26(1) | 1,000,000 | | 612,410 | |
Carnival Corp., 3.95%, 10/15/20 | 300,000 | | 300,000 | |
Carnival Corp., 11.50%, 4/1/23(1) | 2,375,000 | | 2,665,783 | |
Carnival Corp., 10.50%, 2/1/26(1) | 1,425,000 | | 1,580,859 | |
Carnival Corp., 9.875%, 8/1/27(1) | 1,025,000 | | 1,085,977 | |
Carnival Corp., 6.65%, 1/15/28 | 275,000 | | 231,265 | |
Cedar Fair LP / Canada's Wonderland Co. / Magnum Management Corp., 5.375%, 6/1/24 | 75,000 | | 71,954 | |
Cedar Fair LP / Canada's Wonderland Co. / Magnum Management Corp. / Millennium Op, 5.50%, 5/1/25(1) | 550,000 | | 565,813 | |
Churchill Downs, Inc., 5.50%, 4/1/27(1) | 725,000 | | 758,433 | |
Churchill Downs, Inc., 4.75%, 1/15/28(1) | 575,000 | | 579,206 | |
Downstream Development Authority of the Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma, 10.50%, 2/15/23(1) | 850,000 | | 785,098 | |
Enterprise Development Authority (The), 12.00%, 7/15/24(1) | 1,825,000 | | 2,041,527 | |
Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Ltd., 8.25%, 3/1/24(1) | 1,555,000 | | 1,319,643 | |
Golden Entertainment, Inc., 7.625%, 4/15/26(1) | 1,275,000 | | 1,262,843 | |
Golden Nugget, Inc., 6.75%, 10/15/24(1) | 4,200,000 | | 3,512,250 | |
Golden Nugget, Inc., 8.75%, 10/1/25(1) | 3,825,000 | | 3,024,141 | |
Hilton Domestic Operating Co., Inc., 5.375%, 5/1/25(1) | 575,000 | | 597,874 | |
Hilton Domestic Operating Co., Inc., 5.125%, 5/1/26 | 1,825,000 | | 1,879,403 | |
Hilton Domestic Operating Co., Inc., 5.75%, 5/1/28(1) | 575,000 | | 609,141 | |
Hilton Worldwide Finance LLC / Hilton Worldwide Finance Corp., 4.625%, 4/1/25 | 75,000 | | 75,648 | |
Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino, 9.25% Cash or 9.25% PIK, 11/30/20(4) | 434,909 | | 410,989 | |
IRB Holding Corp., 7.00%, 6/15/25(1) | 700,000 | | 747,617 | |
IRB Holding Corp., 6.75%, 2/15/26(1) | 650,000 | | 651,219 | |
Jacobs Entertainment, Inc., 7.875%, 2/1/24(1) | 875,000 | | 857,041 | |
KFC Holding Co. / Pizza Hut Holdings LLC / Taco Bell of America LLC, 4.75%, 6/1/27(1) | 1,175,000 | | 1,236,341 | |
LTF Merger Sub, Inc., 8.50%, 6/15/23(1) | 4,562,000 | | 4,396,148 | |
Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc., 6.125%, 9/15/25(1) | 250,000 | | 261,945 | |
Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc., 4.75%, 1/15/28 | 275,000 | | 261,542 | |
Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc. / ILG LLC, 6.50%, 9/15/26 | 400,000 | | 411,376 | |
Melco Resorts Finance Ltd., 5.25%, 4/26/26(1) | 1,000,000 | | 1,015,311 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Melco Resorts Finance Ltd., 5.625%, 7/17/27(1) | $ | 800,000 | | $ | 831,778 | |
Melco Resorts Finance Ltd., 5.75%, 7/21/28(1) | 600,000 | | 611,875 | |
Melco Resorts Finance Ltd., 5.375%, 12/4/29(1) | 800,000 | | 796,719 | |
Merlin Entertainments Ltd., 5.75%, 6/15/26(1) | 1,600,000 | | 1,529,696 | |
MGM China Holdings Ltd., 5.375%, 5/15/24(1) | 600,000 | | 619,863 | |
MGM Resorts International, 7.75%, 3/15/22 | 1,305,000 | | 1,377,982 | |
MGM Resorts International, 6.00%, 3/15/23 | 3,035,000 | | 3,154,215 | |
MGM Resorts International, 6.75%, 5/1/25 | 550,000 | | 577,283 | |
MGM Resorts International, 5.50%, 4/15/27 | 158,000 | | 165,332 | |
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, 7.875%, 10/15/24(1) | 2,900,000 | | 2,720,562 | |
Motion Bondco DAC, 6.625%, 11/15/27(1) | 400,000 | | 348,268 | |
Nathan's Famous, Inc., 6.625%, 11/1/25(1) | 750,000 | | 765,000 | |
NCL Corp. Ltd., 12.25%, 5/15/24(1) | 300,000 | | 336,375 | |
NCL Corp. Ltd., 3.625%, 12/15/24(1) | 150,000 | | 105,281 | |
NCL Corp. Ltd., 10.25%, 2/1/26(1) | 800,000 | | 836,000 | |
Powdr Corp., 6.00%, 8/1/25(1) | 200,000 | | 205,250 | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., 5.25%, 11/15/22 | 1,050,000 | | 938,931 | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., 9.125%, 6/15/23(1) | 700,000 | | 742,875 | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., 11.50%, 6/1/25(1) | 1,100,000 | | 1,279,157 | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., 3.70%, 3/15/28 | 125,000 | | 92,085 | |
Scientific Games International, Inc., 7.00%, 5/15/28(1) | 1,700,000 | | 1,707,034 | |
Scientific Games International, Inc., 7.25%, 11/15/29(1) | 550,000 | | 559,180 | |
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc., 9.50%, 8/1/25(1) | 1,650,000 | | 1,707,717 | |
Speedway Motorsports LLC / Speedway Funding II, Inc., 4.875%, 11/1/27(1) | 350,000 | | 336,770 | |
Studio City Finance Ltd., 6.00%, 7/15/25(1) | 800,000 | | 821,840 | |
Studio City Finance Ltd., 6.50%, 1/15/28(1) | 325,000 | | 341,250 | |
Twin River Worldwide Holdings, Inc., 6.75%, 6/1/27(1) | 300,000 | | 299,400 | |
Viking Cruises Ltd., 6.25%, 5/15/25(1) | 875,000 | | 690,064 | |
Viking Cruises Ltd., 13.00%, 5/15/25(1) | 1,125,000 | | 1,305,000 | |
Viking Cruises Ltd., 5.875%, 9/15/27(1) | 1,150,000 | | 896,281 | |
VOC Escrow Ltd., 5.00%, 2/15/28(1) | 150,000 | | 133,153 | |
Wyndham Destinations, Inc., 6.625%, 7/31/26(1) | 1,325,000 | | 1,390,568 | |
Wyndham Destinations, Inc., 4.625%, 3/1/30(1) | 375,000 | | 362,520 | |
Wynn Las Vegas LLC / Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp., 5.50%, 3/1/25(1) | 1,875,000 | | 1,803,516 | |
Wynn Las Vegas LLC / Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp., 5.25%, 5/15/27(1) | 2,525,000 | | 2,371,922 | |
Wynn Macau Ltd., 5.50%, 1/15/26(1) | 1,000,000 | | 987,375 | |
Wynn Macau Ltd., 5.50%, 10/1/27(1) | 600,000 | | 583,500 | |
Wynn Macau Ltd., 5.625%, 8/26/28(1) | 1,075,000 | | 1,045,437 | |
Wynn Resorts Finance LLC / Wynn Resorts Capital Corp., 7.75%, 4/15/25(1) | 975,000 | | 1,033,792 | |
Wynn Resorts Finance LLC / Wynn Resorts Capital Corp., 5.125%, 10/1/29(1) | 250,000 | | 242,813 | |
| | 85,459,170 | |
Household Durables — 2.5% | | |
Adams Homes, Inc., 7.50%, 2/15/25(1) | 775,000 | | 785,172 | |
Ashton Woods USA LLC / Ashton Woods Finance Co., 6.75%, 8/1/25(1) | 700,000 | | 713,051 | |
Ashton Woods USA LLC / Ashton Woods Finance Co., 6.625%, 1/15/28(1) | 525,000 | | 528,937 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Beazer Homes USA, Inc., 6.75%, 3/15/25 | $ | 625,000 | | $ | 647,591 | |
Beazer Homes USA, Inc., 7.25%, 10/15/29 | 550,000 | | 590,235 | |
Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc. / Brookfield Residential US Corp., 6.375%, 5/15/25(1) | 1,150,000 | | 1,154,192 | |
Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc. / Brookfield Residential US Corp., 4.875%, 2/15/30(1) | 750,000 | | 702,712 | |
Century Communities, Inc., 5.875%, 7/15/25 | 775,000 | | 808,437 | |
Century Communities, Inc., 6.75%, 6/1/27 | 1,025,000 | | 1,089,478 | |
Installed Building Products, Inc., 5.75%, 2/1/28(1) | 650,000 | | 686,439 | |
KB Home, 7.00%, 12/15/21 | 715,000 | | 750,164 | |
KB Home, 7.625%, 5/15/23 | 200,000 | | 220,000 | |
KB Home, 6.875%, 6/15/27 | 575,000 | | 680,547 | |
Lennar Corp., 4.75%, 4/1/21 | 125,000 | | 126,378 | |
Mattamy Group Corp., 4.625%, 3/1/30(1) | 875,000 | | 887,530 | |
Meritage Homes Corp., 7.00%, 4/1/22 | 1,065,000 | | 1,143,293 | |
Meritage Homes Corp., 6.00%, 6/1/25 | 750,000 | | 839,141 | |
Newell Brands, Inc., 4.70%, 4/1/26 | 2,050,000 | | 2,187,760 | |
Newell Brands, Inc., 5.875%, 4/1/36 | 1,925,000 | | 2,223,413 | |
Newell Brands, Inc., 6.00%, 4/1/46 | 450,000 | | 505,688 | |
Picasso Finance Sub, Inc., 6.125%, 6/15/25(1) | 500,000 | | 539,295 | |
Shea Homes LP / Shea Homes Funding Corp., 4.75%, 2/15/28(1) | 675,000 | | 674,895 | |
Shea Homes LP / Shea Homes Funding Corp., 4.75%, 4/1/29(1) | 575,000 | | 574,641 | |
STL Holding Co. LLC, 7.50%, 2/15/26(1) | 975,000 | | 981,094 | |
Taylor Morrison Communities, Inc., 6.625%, 7/15/27(1) | 450,000 | | 484,487 | |
Taylor Morrison Communities, Inc., 5.75%, 1/15/28(1) | 625,000 | | 685,266 | |
TopBuild Corp., 5.625%, 5/1/26(1) | 1,000,000 | | 1,036,060 | |
TRI Pointe Group, Inc., 5.25%, 6/1/27 | 25,000 | | 26,777 | |
TRI Pointe Group, Inc., 5.70%, 6/15/28 | 450,000 | | 493,875 | |
TRI Pointe Group, Inc. / TRI Pointe Homes, Inc., 5.875%, 6/15/24 | 1,215,000 | | 1,315,997 | |
Williams Scotsman International, Inc., 4.625%, 8/15/28(1) | 775,000 | | 779,584 | |
| | 24,862,129 | |
Household Products — 0.4% | | |
Central Garden & Pet Co., 6.125%, 11/15/23 | 25,000 | | 25,560 | |
Energizer Holdings, Inc., 6.375%, 7/15/26(1) | 850,000 | | 914,451 | |
Energizer Holdings, Inc., 4.75%, 6/15/28(1) | 425,000 | | 440,385 | |
Kronos Acquisition Holdings, Inc., 9.00%, 8/15/23(1) | 575,000 | | 584,344 | |
Prestige Brands, Inc., 6.375%, 3/1/24(1) | 225,000 | | 231,047 | |
Prestige Brands, Inc., 5.125%, 1/15/28(1) | 525,000 | | 543,375 | |
Spectrum Brands, Inc., 5.75%, 7/15/25 | 1,025,000 | | 1,059,337 | |
Spectrum Brands, Inc., 5.50%, 7/15/30(1) | 300,000 | | 317,063 | |
| | 4,115,562 | |
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers — 1.2% | |
Calpine Corp., 5.25%, 6/1/26(1) | 975,000 | | 1,015,896 | |
Calpine Corp., 4.50%, 2/15/28(1) | 1,250,000 | | 1,282,275 | |
Calpine Corp., 5.125%, 3/15/28(1) | 1,475,000 | | 1,528,712 | |
Calpine Corp., 4.625%, 2/1/29(1) | 750,000 | | 750,469 | |
Calpine Corp., 5.00%, 2/1/31(1) | 625,000 | | 638,234 | |
Clearway Energy Operating LLC, 5.75%, 10/15/25 | 1,575,000 | | 1,661,791 | |
Clearway Energy Operating LLC, 5.00%, 9/15/26 | 795,000 | | 829,630 | |
Clearway Energy Operating LLC, 4.75%, 3/15/28(1) | 1,075,000 | | 1,116,323 | |
TerraForm Power Operating LLC, 4.25%, 1/31/23(1) | 850,000 | | 873,188 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
TerraForm Power Operating LLC, 5.00%, 1/31/28(1) | $ | 1,050,000 | | $ | 1,151,378 | |
TerraForm Power Operating LLC, 4.75%, 1/15/30(1) | 675,000 | | 718,679 | |
| | 11,566,575 | |
Industrial Conglomerates — 0.1% | | |
Amsted Industries, Inc., 5.625%, 7/1/27(1) | 350,000 | | 373,583 | |
Stena International SA, 6.125%, 2/1/25(1) | 400,000 | | 385,750 | |
| | 759,333 | |
Insurance — 0.9% | | |
Acrisure LLC / Acrisure Finance, Inc., 8.125%, 2/15/24(1) | 1,050,000 | | 1,102,232 | |
Acrisure LLC / Acrisure Finance, Inc., 7.00%, 11/15/25(1) | 2,075,000 | | 2,042,319 | |
Acrisure LLC / Acrisure Finance, Inc., 10.125%, 8/1/26(1) | 450,000 | | 499,500 | |
AssuredPartners, Inc., 7.00%, 8/15/25(1) | 850,000 | | 868,415 | |
Genworth Holdings, Inc., 7.625%, 9/24/21 | 1,185,000 | | 1,188,028 | |
Genworth Holdings, Inc., 4.90%, 8/15/23 | 825,000 | | 761,578 | |
Genworth Holdings, Inc., 4.80%, 2/15/24 | 75,000 | | 69,185 | |
Genworth Holdings, Inc., VRN, 2.28%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.00%), 11/15/66 | 450,000 | | 173,250 | |
HUB International Ltd., 7.00%, 5/1/26(1) | 2,050,000 | | 2,126,373 | |
USI, Inc., 6.875%, 5/1/25(1) | 100,000 | | 101,562 | |
| | 8,932,442 | |
Internet and Direct Marketing Retail — 0.3% | | |
Go Daddy Operating Co. LLC / GD Finance Co., Inc., 5.25%, 12/1/27(1) | 1,425,000 | | 1,485,969 | |
Match Group Holdings II LLC, 5.00%, 12/15/27(1) | 450,000 | | 476,352 | |
QVC, Inc., 4.75%, 2/15/27 | 650,000 | | 668,775 | |
| | 2,631,096 | |
IT Services — 1.1% | | |
Banff Merger Sub, Inc., 9.75%, 9/1/26(1) | 1,950,000 | | 2,064,075 | |
Black Knight InfoServ LLC, 3.625%, 9/1/28(1) | 625,000 | | 632,813 | |
CDW LLC / CDW Finance Corp., 4.125%, 5/1/25 | 750,000 | | 773,411 | |
Exela Intermediate LLC / Exela Finance, Inc., 10.00%, 7/15/23(1) | 1,725,000 | | 534,750 | |
Presidio Holdings, Inc., 4.875%, 2/1/27(1) | 575,000 | | 583,723 | |
Presidio Holdings, Inc., 8.25%, 2/1/28(1) | 1,375,000 | | 1,444,609 | |
Science Applications International Corp., 4.875%, 4/1/28(1) | 1,150,000 | | 1,169,561 | |
Tempo Acquisition LLC / Tempo Acquisition Finance Corp., 6.75%, 6/1/25(1) | 1,925,000 | | 1,968,284 | |
Vericast Corp., 9.25%, 3/1/21(1) | 544,000 | | 549,780 | |
Vericast Corp., 8.375%, 8/15/22(1) | 1,600,000 | | 1,559,000 | |
| | 11,280,006 | |
Leisure Products — 0.1% | | |
Mattel, Inc., 6.75%, 12/31/25(1) | 625,000 | | 660,000 | |
Mattel, Inc., 5.875%, 12/15/27(1) | 475,000 | | 512,110 | |
Mattel, Inc., 5.45%, 11/1/41 | 125,000 | | 117,426 | |
| | 1,289,536 | |
Life Sciences Tools and Services — 0.1% | | |
Avantor, Inc., 6.00%, 10/1/24(1) | 575,000 | | 601,594 | |
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc., 5.50%, 4/1/26(1) | 475,000 | | 501,125 | |
| | 1,102,719 | |
Machinery — 1.2% | | |
Clark Equipment Co., 5.875%, 6/1/25(1) | 200,000 | | 207,500 | |
Cleaver-Brooks, Inc., 7.875%, 3/1/23(1) | 225,000 | | 217,945 | |
Colfax Corp., 6.00%, 2/15/24(1) | 500,000 | | 520,840 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Colfax Corp., 6.375%, 2/15/26(1) | $ | 175,000 | | $ | 185,774 | |
EnPro Industries, Inc., 5.75%, 10/15/26 | 625,000 | | 661,600 | |
Granite US Holdings Corp., 11.00%, 10/1/27(1) | 450,000 | | 463,500 | |
Husky III Holding Ltd., 13.00% Cash or 13.75% PIK, 2/15/25(1)(4) | 675,000 | | 700,734 | |
JPW Industries Holding Corp., 9.00%, 10/1/24(1) | 475,000 | | 449,419 | |
Manitowoc Co., Inc. (The), 9.00%, 4/1/26(1) | 375,000 | | 388,125 | |
Maxim Crane Works Holdings Capital LLC, 10.125%, 8/1/24(1) | 850,000 | | 863,902 | |
Navistar International Corp., 9.50%, 5/1/25(1) | 525,000 | | 590,641 | |
Navistar International Corp., 6.625%, 11/1/25(1) | 1,075,000 | | 1,105,234 | |
Stevens Holding Co., Inc., 6.125%, 10/1/26(1) | 425,000 | | 456,263 | |
Tennant Co., 5.625%, 5/1/25 | 400,000 | | 416,370 | |
Titan Acquisition Ltd. / Titan Co-Borrower LLC, 7.75%, 4/15/26(1) | 950,000 | | 947,625 | |
Titan International, Inc., 6.50%, 11/30/23 | 850,000 | | 638,907 | |
Vertical Holdco Gmbh, 7.625%, 7/15/28(1) | 600,000 | | 635,250 | |
Vertical U.S. Newco, Inc., 5.25%, 7/15/27(1) | 600,000 | | 624,684 | |
Wabash National Corp., 5.50%, 10/1/25(1) | 725,000 | | 727,643 | |
Werner FinCo LP / Werner FinCo, Inc., 8.75%, 7/15/25(1) | 1,275,000 | | 1,219,352 | |
| | 12,021,308 | |
Media — 5.8% | | |
Altice Financing SA, 7.50%, 5/15/26(1) | 1,645,000 | | 1,743,338 | |
Altice Financing SA, 5.00%, 1/15/28(1) | 1,450,000 | | 1,410,219 | |
AMC Networks, Inc., 4.75%, 12/15/22 | 67,000 | | 67,141 | |
AMC Networks, Inc., 5.00%, 4/1/24 | 413,000 | | 422,809 | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 4.00%, 3/1/23(1) | 375,000 | | 380,248 | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.375%, 5/1/25(1) | 1,125,000 | | 1,158,750 | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.50%, 5/1/26(1) | 1,075,000 | | 1,122,198 | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.375%, 6/1/29(1) | 125,000 | | 135,611 | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 4.50%, 8/15/30(1) | 675,000 | | 709,628 | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 4.25%, 2/1/31(1) | 425,000 | | 441,129 | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 4.50%, 5/1/32(1) | 1,500,000 | | 1,567,500 | |
Clear Channel International BV, 6.625%, 8/1/25(1) | 1,050,000 | | 1,077,247 | |
Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc., 9.25%, 2/15/24 | 933,000 | | 906,881 | |
Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc., 5.125%, 8/15/27(1) | 2,375,000 | | 2,283,562 | |
CSC Holdings LLC, 6.75%, 11/15/21 | 50,000 | | 52,496 | |
CSC Holdings LLC, 5.875%, 9/15/22 | 300,000 | | 317,813 | |
CSC Holdings LLC, 6.50%, 2/1/29(1) | 1,350,000 | | 1,507,781 | |
CSC Holdings LLC, 5.75%, 1/15/30(1) | 3,025,000 | | 3,218,494 | |
CSC Holdings LLC, 4.125%, 12/1/30(1) | 600,000 | | 612,150 | |
CSC Holdings LLC, 4.625%, 12/1/30(1) | 200,000 | | 201,223 | |
Diamond Sports Group LLC / Diamond Sports Finance Co., 5.375%, 8/15/26(1) | 2,800,000 | | 1,987,762 | |
Diamond Sports Group LLC / Diamond Sports Finance Co., 6.625%, 8/15/27(1) | 1,075,000 | | 560,344 | |
DISH DBS Corp., 6.75%, 6/1/21 | 300,000 | | 307,800 | |
DISH DBS Corp., 5.875%, 11/15/24 | 250,000 | | 257,813 | |
DISH DBS Corp., 7.375%, 7/1/28(1) | 1,500,000 | | 1,546,875 | |
EW Scripps Co. (The), 5.125%, 5/15/25(1) | 550,000 | | 539,000 | |
GCI LLC, 6.625%, 6/15/24(1) | 550,000 | | 591,305 | |
GCI LLC, 4.75%, 10/15/28(1)(2) | 975,000 | | 989,635 | |
Gray Television, Inc., 5.125%, 10/15/24(1) | 2,500,000 | | 2,554,687 | |
Gray Television, Inc., 5.875%, 7/15/26(1) | 775,000 | | 805,516 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Gray Television, Inc., 7.00%, 5/15/27(1) | $ | 550,000 | | $ | 596,963 | |
iHeartCommunications, Inc., 6.375%, 5/1/26 | 700,000 | | 730,555 | |
iHeartCommunications, Inc., 8.375%, 5/1/27 | 75,000 | | 74,011 | |
iHeartCommunications, Inc., 5.25%, 8/15/27(1) | 1,300,000 | | 1,269,697 | |
iHeartCommunications, Inc., 4.75%, 1/15/28(1) | 825,000 | | 778,913 | |
Lamar Media Corp., 3.75%, 2/15/28(1) | 375,000 | | 373,828 | |
Lamar Media Corp., 4.00%, 2/15/30(1) | 750,000 | | 751,406 | |
LCPR Senior Secured Financing DAC, 6.75%, 10/15/27(1) | 800,000 | | 837,000 | |
Midcontinent Communications / Midcontinent Finance Corp., 5.375%, 8/15/27(1) | 1,025,000 | | 1,056,836 | |
Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc., 5.625%, 7/15/27(1) | 475,000 | | 498,995 | |
Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc., 4.75%, 11/1/28(1) | 1,025,000 | | 1,048,062 | |
Outfront Media Capital LLC / Outfront Media Capital Corp., 5.00%, 8/15/27(1) | 1,250,000 | | 1,220,862 | |
Outfront Media Capital LLC / Outfront Media Capital Corp., 4.625%, 3/15/30(1) | 150,000 | | 144,188 | |
Quebecor Media, Inc., 5.75%, 1/15/23 | 550,000 | | 591,250 | |
Salem Media Group, Inc., 6.75%, 6/1/24(1) | 450,000 | | 391,500 | |
Scripps Escrow, Inc., 5.875%, 7/15/27(1) | 525,000 | | 507,281 | |
Sinclair Television Group, Inc., 5.875%, 3/15/26(1) | 600,000 | | 593,136 | |
Sinclair Television Group, Inc., 5.125%, 2/15/27(1) | 25,000 | | 23,255 | |
Sinclair Television Group, Inc., 5.50%, 3/1/30(1) | 975,000 | | 905,960 | |
Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 3.875%, 8/1/22(1) | 900,000 | | 910,688 | |
Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 4.625%, 7/15/24(1) | 925,000 | | 957,953 | |
Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 5.50%, 7/1/29(1) | 825,000 | | 888,587 | |
TEGNA, Inc., 4.75%, 3/15/26(1) | 375,000 | | 383,888 | |
TEGNA, Inc., 4.625%, 3/15/28(1) | 2,575,000 | | 2,524,272 | |
TEGNA, Inc., 5.00%, 9/15/29(1) | 500,000 | | 494,220 | |
Townsquare Media, Inc., 6.50%, 4/1/23(1) | 1,536,000 | | 1,412,959 | |
Univision Communications, Inc., 5.125%, 2/15/25(1) | 1,050,000 | | 996,844 | |
Univision Communications, Inc., 9.50%, 5/1/25(1) | 600,000 | | 645,000 | |
Univision Communications, Inc., 6.625%, 6/1/27(1) | 1,050,000 | | 1,027,687 | |
UPC Holding BV, 5.50%, 1/15/28(1) | 800,000 | | 827,500 | |
Videotron Ltd., 5.00%, 7/15/22 | 525,000 | | 549,281 | |
Videotron Ltd., 5.375%, 6/15/24(1) | 275,000 | | 300,607 | |
Virgin Media Finance plc, 5.00%, 7/15/30(1) | 1,000,000 | | 996,250 | |
Virgin Media Secured Finance plc, 5.50%, 5/15/29(1) | 200,000 | | 215,008 | |
Virgin Media Vendor Financing Notes IV DAC, 5.00%, 7/15/28(1) | 400,000 | | 399,400 | |
VTR Comunicaciones SpA, 5.125%, 1/15/28(1) | 200,000 | | 207,100 | |
Ziggo Bond Co. BV, 6.00%, 1/15/27(1) | 975,000 | | 1,010,344 | |
Ziggo Bond Co. BV, 5.125%, 2/28/30(1) | 200,000 | | 202,976 | |
Ziggo BV, 5.50%, 1/15/27(1) | 787,000 | | 825,835 | |
| | 57,647,052 | |
Metals and Mining — 4.7% | | |
Alcoa Nederland Holding BV, 6.125%, 5/15/28(1) | 1,000,000 | | 1,055,625 | |
Allegheny Technologies, Inc., 5.875%, 12/1/27 | 775,000 | | 746,189 | |
ArcelorMittal SA, 4.55%, 3/11/26 | 275,000 | | 297,291 | |
ArcelorMittal SA, 7.25%, 10/15/39 | 475,000 | | 602,232 | |
Arconic Corp., 6.00%, 5/15/25(1) | 975,000 | | 1,043,055 | |
Baffinland Iron Mines Corp. / Baffinland Iron Mines LP, 8.75%, 7/15/26(1) | 775,000 | | 800,044 | |
Big River Steel LLC / BRS Finance Corp., 6.625%, 1/31/29(1) | 1,150,000 | | 1,164,979 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Carpenter Technology Corp., 6.375%, 7/15/28 | $ | 1,175,000 | | $ | 1,231,137 | |
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc., 5.75%, 3/1/25 | 669,000 | | 623,842 | |
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc., 9.875%, 10/17/25(1) | 475,000 | | 530,813 | |
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc., 6.75%, 3/15/26(1) | 450,000 | | 458,303 | |
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc., 5.875%, 6/1/27 | 1,575,000 | | 1,466,719 | |
Coeur Mining, Inc., 5.875%, 6/1/24 | 550,000 | | 550,630 | |
Commercial Metals Co., 5.75%, 4/15/26 | 100,000 | | 104,297 | |
Commercial Metals Co., 5.375%, 7/15/27 | 50,000 | | 52,913 | |
Compass Minerals International, Inc., 6.75%, 12/1/27(1) | 400,000 | | 432,676 | |
Constellium SE, 6.625%, 3/1/25(1) | 2,665,000 | | 2,731,625 | |
Constellium SE, 5.625%, 6/15/28(1) | 525,000 | | 535,828 | |
First Quantum Minerals Ltd., 7.25%, 4/1/23(1) | 495,000 | | 495,136 | |
First Quantum Minerals Ltd., 6.50%, 3/1/24(1) | 4,950,000 | | 4,758,187 | |
First Quantum Minerals Ltd., 7.50%, 4/1/25(1) | 800,000 | | 792,288 | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 3.875%, 3/15/23 | 2,000,000 | | 2,064,420 | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 5.00%, 9/1/27 | 925,000 | | 968,512 | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 4.125%, 3/1/28 | 1,175,000 | | 1,191,891 | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 4.375%, 8/1/28 | 850,000 | | 880,455 | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 4.25%, 3/1/30 | 2,000,000 | | 2,051,880 | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 4.625%, 8/1/30 | 1,000,000 | | 1,053,225 | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 5.45%, 3/15/43 | 5,475,000 | | 6,088,857 | |
Grinding Media, Inc. / Moly-Cop AltaSteel Ltd., 7.375%, 12/15/23(1) | 150,000 | | 152,250 | |
Hillman Group, Inc. (The), 6.375%, 7/15/22(1) | 225,000 | | 220,728 | |
Hudbay Minerals, Inc., 7.625%, 1/15/25(1) | 250,000 | | 254,860 | |
Hudbay Minerals, Inc., 6.125%, 4/1/29(1) | 625,000 | | 621,094 | |
IAMGOLD Corp., 5.75%, 10/15/28(1) | 1,150,000 | | 1,112,625 | |
Joseph T Ryerson & Son, Inc., 8.50%, 8/1/28(1) | 275,000 | | 290,125 | |
Kaiser Aluminum Corp., 6.50%, 5/1/25(1) | 1,600,000 | | 1,654,264 | |
Kaiser Aluminum Corp., 4.625%, 3/1/28(1) | 600,000 | | 560,514 | |
Mineral Resources Ltd., 8.125%, 5/1/27(1) | 1,000,000 | | 1,088,115 | |
Mountain Province Diamonds, Inc., 8.00%, 12/15/22(1) | 425,000 | | 324,993 | |
New Gold, Inc., 7.50%, 7/15/27(1) | 300,000 | | 320,625 | |
Northwest Acquisitions ULC / Dominion Finco, Inc., 7.125%, 11/1/22(1)(3) | 400,000 | | 6,900 | |
Novelis Corp., 5.875%, 9/30/26(1) | 1,265,000 | | 1,301,369 | |
Novelis Corp., 4.75%, 1/30/30(1) | 2,150,000 | | 2,102,668 | |
Park-Ohio Industries, Inc., 6.625%, 4/15/27 | 450,000 | | 415,125 | |
Petra Diamonds US Treasury plc, 7.25%, 5/1/22(1)(3)(6) | 200,000 | | 75,000 | |
Taseko Mines Ltd., 8.75%, 6/15/22(1) | 1,250,000 | | 1,195,019 | |
| | 46,469,323 | |
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 0.2% | | |
Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP / Ladder Capital Finance Corp., 5.875%, 8/1/21(1) | 250,000 | | 250,594 | |
Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP / Ladder Capital Finance Corp., 5.25%, 3/15/22(1) | 1,376,000 | | 1,352,333 | |
Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP / Ladder Capital Finance Corp., 4.25%, 2/1/27(1) | 575,000 | | 498,812 | |
| | 2,101,739 | |
Multiline Retail† | | |
JC Penney Corp., Inc., 8.625%, 3/15/25(1)(3)(6) | 600,000 | | 9,378 | |
JC Penney Corp., Inc., 6.375%, 10/15/36(3)(6) | 775,000 | | 2,906 | |
| | 12,284 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 11.8% | | |
Antero Midstream Partners LP / Antero Midstream Finance Corp., 5.375%, 9/15/24 | $ | 1,075,000 | | $ | 921,812 | |
Antero Midstream Partners LP / Antero Midstream Finance Corp., 5.75%, 3/1/27(1) | 1,100,000 | | 913,000 | |
Antero Midstream Partners LP / Antero Midstream Finance Corp., 5.75%, 1/15/28(1) | 200,000 | | 164,980 | |
Antero Resources Corp., 5.375%, 11/1/21 | 75,000 | | 71,438 | |
Antero Resources Corp., 5.625%, 6/1/23 | 150,000 | | 108,938 | |
Antero Resources Corp., 5.00%, 3/1/25 | 75,000 | | 47,016 | |
Apache Corp., 3.25%, 4/15/22 | 200,000 | | 197,720 | |
Apache Corp., 4.875%, 11/15/27 | 200,000 | | 189,375 | |
Apache Corp., 4.25%, 1/15/30 | 975,000 | | 880,547 | |
Apache Corp., 5.10%, 9/1/40 | 2,075,000 | | 1,869,108 | |
Apache Corp., 5.25%, 2/1/42 | 175,000 | | 157,045 | |
Apache Corp., 4.75%, 4/15/43 | 1,975,000 | | 1,759,527 | |
Apache Corp., 7.375%, 8/15/47 | 350,000 | | 326,375 | |
Apache Corp., 5.35%, 7/1/49 | 350,000 | | 310,251 | |
Ascent Resources Utica Holdings LLC / ARU Finance Corp., 10.00%, 4/1/22(1) | 2,200,000 | | 2,172,500 | |
Ascent Resources Utica Holdings LLC / ARU Finance Corp., 7.00%, 11/1/26(1) | 125,000 | | 95,938 | |
Callon Petroleum Co., 6.25%, 4/15/23 | 1,075,000 | | 347,349 | |
Callon Petroleum Co., 6.125%, 10/1/24 | 1,400,000 | | 403,375 | |
Callon Petroleum Co., 8.25%, 7/15/25 | 50,000 | | 13,682 | |
Callon Petroleum Co., 6.375%, 7/1/26 | 625,000 | | 155,350 | |
Cenovus Energy, Inc., 3.00%, 8/15/22 | 775,000 | | 757,063 | |
Cenovus Energy, Inc., 5.375%, 7/15/25 | 475,000 | | 457,731 | |
Cenovus Energy, Inc., 5.25%, 6/15/37 | 300,000 | | 260,480 | |
Cenovus Energy, Inc., 6.75%, 11/15/39 | 775,000 | | 778,826 | |
Cenovus Energy, Inc., 5.40%, 6/15/47 | 500,000 | | 422,273 | |
Centennial Resource Production LLC, 5.375%, 1/15/26(1) | 1,025,000 | | 412,563 | |
Centennial Resource Production LLC, 6.875%, 4/1/27(1) | 125,000 | | 51,301 | |
Chaparral Energy, Inc., 8.75%, 7/15/23(1)(3)(6) | 1,300,000 | | 91,000 | |
Cheniere Energy Partners LP, 5.25%, 10/1/25 | 200,000 | | 204,800 | |
Cheniere Energy Partners LP, 5.625%, 10/1/26 | 125,000 | | 130,213 | |
Cheniere Energy, Inc., 4.625%, 10/15/28(1) | 1,000,000 | | 1,028,125 | |
Citgo Holding, Inc., 9.25%, 8/1/24(1) | 3,125,000 | | 2,984,375 | |
CITGO Petroleum Corp., 6.25%, 8/15/22(1) | 350,000 | | 348,180 | |
CITGO Petroleum Corp., 7.00%, 6/15/25(1) | 1,450,000 | | 1,432,781 | |
CNX Midstream Partners LP / CNX Midstream Finance Corp., 6.50%, 3/15/26(1) | 1,379,000 | | 1,401,147 | |
CNX Resources Corp., 7.25%, 3/14/27(1) | 1,650,000 | | 1,685,095 | |
Comstock Resources, Inc., 7.50%, 5/15/25(1) | 550,000 | | 526,625 | |
Comstock Resources, Inc., 9.75%, 8/15/26 | 375,000 | | 386,700 | |
Comstock Resources, Inc., 9.75%, 8/15/26 | 700,000 | | 718,952 | |
Continental Resources, Inc., 5.00%, 9/15/22 | 1,675,000 | | 1,665,168 | |
Continental Resources, Inc., 4.50%, 4/15/23 | 975,000 | | 931,359 | |
Crestwood Midstream Partners LP / Crestwood Midstream Finance Corp., 6.25%, 4/1/23 | 1,670,000 | | 1,636,959 | |
CrownRock LP / CrownRock Finance, Inc., 5.625%, 10/15/25(1) | 1,525,000 | | 1,441,125 | |
DCP Midstream Operating LP, 4.75%, 9/30/21(1) | 325,000 | | 327,844 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
DCP Midstream Operating LP, 3.875%, 3/15/23 | $ | 350,000 | | $ | 347,095 | |
DCP Midstream Operating LP, 5.375%, 7/15/25 | 850,000 | | 878,543 | |
DCP Midstream Operating LP, 5.125%, 5/15/29 | 875,000 | | 863,354 | |
Delek Logistics Partners LP / Delek Logistics Finance Corp., 6.75%, 5/15/25 | 525,000 | | 478,351 | |
Endeavor Energy Resources LP / EER Finance, Inc., 6.625%, 7/15/25(1) | 500,000 | | 514,530 | |
Endeavor Energy Resources LP / EER Finance, Inc., 5.50%, 1/30/26(1) | 325,000 | | 323,172 | |
Endeavor Energy Resources LP / EER Finance, Inc., 5.75%, 1/30/28(1) | 1,050,000 | | 1,057,219 | |
EnLink Midstream LLC, 5.375%, 6/1/29 | 1,550,000 | | 1,259,375 | |
EnLink Midstream Partners LP, 4.40%, 4/1/24 | 325,000 | | 293,550 | |
EnLink Midstream Partners LP, 4.85%, 7/15/26 | 1,525,000 | | 1,321,199 | |
EnLink Midstream Partners LP, 5.60%, 4/1/44 | 375,000 | | 242,548 | |
EnLink Midstream Partners LP, 5.05%, 4/1/45 | 300,000 | | 192,368 | |
EnLink Midstream Partners LP, 5.45%, 6/1/47 | 525,000 | | 330,414 | |
EP Energy LLC / Everest Acquisition Finance, Inc., 9.375%, 5/1/20(6)(7) | 1,725,000 | | 4,485 | |
EP Energy LLC / Everest Acquisition Finance, Inc., 9.375%, 5/1/24(1)(3)(6) | 1,075,000 | | 779 | |
EQM Midstream Partners LP, 4.75%, 7/15/23 | 1,200,000 | | 1,200,600 | |
EQM Midstream Partners LP, 4.00%, 8/1/24 | 200,000 | | 196,169 | |
EQM Midstream Partners LP, 6.00%, 7/1/25(1) | 800,000 | | 826,000 | |
EQM Midstream Partners LP, 6.50%, 7/1/27(1) | 375,000 | | 398,038 | |
EQM Midstream Partners LP, 5.50%, 7/15/28 | 875,000 | | 883,032 | |
EQM Midstream Partners LP, 6.50%, 7/15/48 | 800,000 | | 754,748 | |
EQT Corp., 4.875%, 11/15/21 | 300,000 | | 304,049 | |
EQT Corp., 7.875%, 2/1/25 | 450,000 | | 499,430 | |
EQT Corp., 3.90%, 10/1/27 | 1,225,000 | | 1,118,578 | |
EQT Corp., 8.75%, 2/1/30 | 1,000,000 | | 1,182,820 | |
Genesis Energy LP / Genesis Energy Finance Corp., 6.00%, 5/15/23 | 175,000 | | 159,359 | |
Genesis Energy LP / Genesis Energy Finance Corp., 6.50%, 10/1/25 | 350,000 | | 300,781 | |
Genesis Energy LP / Genesis Energy Finance Corp., 7.75%, 2/1/28 | 1,375,000 | | 1,195,961 | |
Global Partners LP / GLP Finance Corp., 6.875%, 1/15/29(1)(2) | 300,000 | | 303,750 | |
Gulfport Energy Corp., 6.00%, 10/15/24 | 620,000 | | 386,338 | |
Gulfport Energy Corp., 6.375%, 5/15/25 | 760,000 | | 466,370 | |
Gulfport Energy Corp., 6.375%, 1/15/26 | 525,000 | | 324,744 | |
Harvest Midstream I LP, 7.50%, 9/1/28(1) | 1,325,000 | | 1,321,687 | |
Hess Midstream Operations LP, 5.625%, 2/15/26(1) | 2,106,000 | | 2,149,394 | |
Hess Midstream Operations LP, 5.125%, 6/15/28(1) | 1,875,000 | | 1,872,469 | |
Hilcorp Energy I LP / Hilcorp Finance Co., 6.25%, 11/1/28(1) | 1,950,000 | | 1,781,247 | |
Holly Energy Partners LP / Holly Energy Finance Corp., 5.00%, 2/1/28(1) | 875,000 | | 859,141 | |
Indigo Natural Resources LLC, 6.875%, 2/15/26(1) | 1,250,000 | | 1,219,725 | |
Jagged Peak Energy LLC, 5.875%, 5/1/26 | 700,000 | | 698,576 | |
Laredo Petroleum, Inc., 9.50%, 1/15/25 | 800,000 | | 477,488 | |
Magnolia Oil & Gas Operating LLC / Magnolia Oil & Gas Finance Corp., 6.00%, 8/1/26(1) | 525,000 | | 519,750 | |
Marathon Oil Corp., 6.80%, 3/15/32 | 25,000 | | 26,811 | |
Matador Resources Co., 5.875%, 9/15/26 | 450,000 | | 377,021 | |
MEG Energy Corp., 7.00%, 3/31/24(1) | 480,000 | | 447,600 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
MEG Energy Corp., 7.125%, 2/1/27(1) | $ | 1,050,000 | | $ | 944,296 | |
Moss Creek Resources Holdings, Inc., 7.50%, 1/15/26(1) | 1,000,000 | | 603,560 | |
Moss Creek Resources Holdings, Inc., 10.50%, 5/15/27(1) | 250,000 | | 157,140 | |
Murphy Oil Corp., 6.875%, 8/15/24 | 1,100,000 | | 1,019,562 | |
Murphy Oil Corp., 5.75%, 8/15/25 | 635,000 | | 555,612 | |
Murphy Oil Corp., 5.875%, 12/1/27 | 575,000 | | 491,614 | |
Murphy Oil Corp., 7.05%, 5/1/29 | 350,000 | | 321,650 | |
Murphy Oil Corp., 6.375%, 12/1/42 | 750,000 | | 626,670 | |
Murray Energy Corp., 9.00% Cash plus 3.00% PIK, 4/15/24(1)(3)(6) | 4,545,734 | | 14,319 | |
New Fortress Energy, Inc., 6.75%, 9/15/25(1) | 125,000 | | 130,922 | |
NuStar Logistics LP, 5.75%, 10/1/25 | 400,000 | | 414,120 | |
NuStar Logistics LP, 6.00%, 6/1/26 | 350,000 | | 351,587 | |
NuStar Logistics LP, 6.375%, 10/1/30 | 375,000 | | 390,000 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 2.70%, 8/15/22 | 320,000 | | 299,582 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 6.95%, 7/1/24 | 595,000 | | 578,108 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 3.50%, 6/15/25 | 325,000 | | 270,359 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 8.00%, 7/15/25 | 450,000 | | 453,647 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 5.875%, 9/1/25 | 1,500,000 | | 1,377,502 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 5.55%, 3/15/26 | 1,925,000 | | 1,746,610 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 3.40%, 4/15/26 | 500,000 | | 400,000 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 3.20%, 8/15/26 | 600,000 | | 477,000 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 8.50%, 7/15/27 | 800,000 | | 807,668 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 7.125%, 10/15/27 | 325,000 | | 295,750 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 6.375%, 9/1/28 | 800,000 | | 742,060 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 8.875%, 7/15/30 | 850,000 | | 877,094 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 6.625%, 9/1/30 | 125,000 | | 115,547 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 7.50%, 5/1/31 | 2,015,000 | | 1,919,287 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 7.875%, 9/15/31 | 1,050,000 | | 1,023,094 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 6.45%, 9/15/36 | 3,575,000 | | 3,045,525 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 7.95%, 6/15/39 | 310,000 | | 291,206 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 4.30%, 8/15/39 | 550,000 | | 383,644 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 6.20%, 3/15/40 | 350,000 | | 287,875 | |
Parkland Corp., 6.00%, 4/1/26(1) | 350,000 | | 367,281 | |
Parkland Corp., 5.875%, 7/15/27(1) | 750,000 | | 789,844 | |
Parsley Energy LLC / Parsley Finance Corp., 5.25%, 8/15/25(1) | 875,000 | | 868,437 | |
Parsley Energy LLC / Parsley Finance Corp., 5.625%, 10/15/27(1) | 225,000 | | 224,297 | |
PBF Holding Co. LLC / PBF Finance Corp., 9.25%, 5/15/25(1) | 600,000 | | 615,867 | |
PBF Holding Co. LLC / PBF Finance Corp., 6.00%, 2/15/28(1) | 575,000 | | 386,932 | |
PBF Logistics LP / PBF Logistics Finance Corp., 6.875%, 5/15/23 | 1,650,000 | | 1,556,131 | |
PDC Energy, Inc., 6.125%, 9/15/24 | 325,000 | | 310,375 | |
PDC Energy, Inc., 5.75%, 5/15/26 | 75,000 | | 70,125 | |
Range Resources Corp., 5.00%, 3/15/23 | 187,000 | | 178,001 | |
Range Resources Corp., 9.25%, 2/1/26(1) | 850,000 | | 874,837 | |
Rattler Midstream LP, 5.625%, 7/15/25(1) | 425,000 | | 429,208 | |
Rockies Express Pipeline LLC, 3.60%, 5/15/25(1) | 400,000 | | 393,080 | |
Rockies Express Pipeline LLC, 4.95%, 7/15/29(1) | 425,000 | | 413,844 | |
Rockies Express Pipeline LLC, 4.80%, 5/15/30(1) | 150,000 | | 147,628 | |
Rockies Express Pipeline LLC, 7.50%, 7/15/38(1) | 150,000 | | 159,750 | |
Rockies Express Pipeline LLC, 6.875%, 4/15/40(1) | 900,000 | | 941,157 | |
Seven Generations Energy Ltd., 5.375%, 9/30/25(1) | 1,500,000 | | 1,424,077 | |
SM Energy Co., 6.125%, 11/15/22 | 75,000 | | 58,611 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
SM Energy Co., 5.00%, 1/15/24 | $ | 125,000 | | $ | 67,188 | |
SM Energy Co., 5.625%, 6/1/25 | 1,125,000 | | 510,351 | |
SM Energy Co., 6.75%, 9/15/26 | 950,000 | | 426,132 | |
SM Energy Co., 6.625%, 1/15/27 | 550,000 | | 245,902 | |
Southwestern Energy Co., 6.45%, 1/23/25 | 1,292,000 | | 1,256,832 | |
Southwestern Energy Co., 7.75%, 10/1/27 | 150,000 | | 145,860 | |
Southwestern Energy Co., 8.375%, 9/15/28 | 425,000 | | 418,406 | |
Summit Midstream Holdings LLC / Summit Midstream Finance Corp., 5.50%, 8/15/22 | 1,475,000 | | 1,037,685 | |
Summit Midstream Holdings LLC / Summit Midstream Finance Corp., 5.75%, 4/15/25 | 313,000 | | 179,809 | |
Sunoco LP / Sunoco Finance Corp., 4.875%, 1/15/23 | 1,825,000 | | 1,840,777 | |
Sunoco LP / Sunoco Finance Corp., 5.50%, 2/15/26 | 225,000 | | 225,520 | |
Sunoco LP / Sunoco Finance Corp., 6.00%, 4/15/27 | 775,000 | | 797,766 | |
Tallgrass Energy Partners LP / Tallgrass Energy Finance Corp., 4.75%, 10/1/23(1) | 800,000 | | 760,492 | |
Tallgrass Energy Partners LP / Tallgrass Energy Finance Corp., 7.50%, 10/1/25(1) | 575,000 | | 578,407 | |
Targa Resources Partners LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 4.25%, 11/15/23 | 1,855,000 | | 1,841,282 | |
Targa Resources Partners LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 5.875%, 4/15/26 | 1,800,000 | | 1,851,435 | |
Targa Resources Partners LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 5.00%, 1/15/28 | 1,125,000 | | 1,099,687 | |
Targa Resources Partners LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 6.875%, 1/15/29 | 500,000 | | 537,663 | |
Targa Resources Partners LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 5.50%, 3/1/30(1) | 550,000 | | 547,767 | |
Targa Resources Partners LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 4.875%, 2/1/31(1) | 1,400,000 | | 1,358,420 | |
TransMontaigne Partners LP / TLP Finance Corp., 6.125%, 2/15/26 | 550,000 | | 571,208 | |
Tullow Oil plc, 7.00%, 3/1/25(1) | 400,000 | | 188,000 | |
Vine Oil & Gas LP / Vine Oil & Gas Finance Corp., 8.75%, 4/15/23(1) | 1,500,000 | | 1,020,000 | |
Vine Oil & Gas LP / Vine Oil & Gas Finance Corp., 9.75%, 4/15/23(1) | 1,075,000 | | 741,750 | |
Western Midstream Operating LP, 4.00%, 7/1/22 | 350,000 | | 352,730 | |
Western Midstream Operating LP, 3.95%, 6/1/25 | 150,000 | | 141,720 | |
Western Midstream Operating LP, 4.65%, 7/1/26 | 150,000 | | 146,250 | |
Western Midstream Operating LP, 4.50%, 3/1/28 | 825,000 | | 779,625 | |
Western Midstream Operating LP, 4.75%, 8/15/28 | 450,000 | | 434,727 | |
Western Midstream Operating LP, 5.45%, 4/1/44 | 650,000 | | 556,969 | |
Western Midstream Operating LP, 5.30%, 3/1/48 | 1,460,000 | | 1,182,600 | |
Western Midstream Operating LP, 5.50%, 8/15/48 | 375,000 | | 311,250 | |
Western Midstream Operating LP, 6.25%, 2/1/50 | 275,000 | | 255,211 | |
WPX Energy, Inc., 5.875%, 6/15/28 | 1,100,000 | | 1,150,897 | |
WPX Energy, Inc., 4.50%, 1/15/30 | 350,000 | | 346,271 | |
| | 117,073,350 | |
Paper and Forest Products — 0.2% | | |
Clearwater Paper Corp., 4.75%, 8/15/28(1) | 275,000 | | 276,203 | |
Mercer International, Inc., 6.50%, 2/1/24 | 822,000 | | 827,051 | |
Mercer International, Inc., 7.375%, 1/15/25 | 575,000 | | 583,266 | |
Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc., 6.875%, 10/1/26(1) | 700,000 | | 740,992 | |
| | 2,427,512 | |
Personal Products — 0.1% | | |
Avon International Capital plc, 6.50%, 8/15/22(1) | 375,000 | | 376,875 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Edgewell Personal Care Co., 5.50%, 6/1/28(1) | $ | 975,000 | | $ | 1,027,275 | |
| | 1,404,150 | |
Pharmaceuticals — 2.6% | | |
AdaptHealth LLC, 6.125%, 8/1/28(1) | 200,000 | | 207,540 | |
Bausch Health Americas, Inc., 8.50%, 1/31/27(1) | 1,200,000 | | 1,320,198 | |
Bausch Health Cos., Inc., 5.50%, 3/1/23(1) | 245,000 | | 244,847 | |
Bausch Health Cos., Inc., 5.875%, 5/15/23(1) | 117,000 | | 116,506 | |
Bausch Health Cos., Inc., 6.125%, 4/15/25(1) | 7,305,000 | | 7,485,799 | |
Bausch Health Cos., Inc., 9.00%, 12/15/25(1) | 2,825,000 | | 3,080,097 | |
Bausch Health Cos., Inc., 7.00%, 1/15/28(1) | 975,000 | | 1,032,710 | |
Bausch Health Cos., Inc., 5.00%, 1/30/28(1) | 1,475,000 | | 1,434,438 | |
Bausch Health Cos., Inc., 6.25%, 2/15/29(1) | 725,000 | | 746,750 | |
Bausch Health Cos., Inc., 7.25%, 5/30/29(1) | 650,000 | | 700,658 | |
Bausch Health Cos., Inc., 5.25%, 1/30/30(1) | 375,000 | | 369,893 | |
Endo Dac / Endo Finance LLC / Endo Finco, Inc., 9.50%, 7/31/27(1) | 1,620,000 | | 1,695,937 | |
Endo Dac / Endo Finance LLC / Endo Finco, Inc., 6.00%, 6/30/28(1) | 2,206,000 | | 1,623,616 | |
Mallinckrodt International Finance SA / Mallinckrodt CB LLC, 5.75%, 8/1/22(1)(3) | 1,340,000 | | 358,450 | |
Mallinckrodt International Finance SA / Mallinckrodt CB LLC, 5.625%, 10/15/23(1)(3) | 270,000 | | 68,513 | |
Par Pharmaceutical, Inc., 7.50%, 4/1/27(1) | 2,083,000 | | 2,185,046 | |
Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III BV, 6.00%, 4/15/24 | 400,000 | | 408,930 | |
Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III BV, 7.125%, 1/31/25 | 1,200,000 | | 1,262,376 | |
Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III BV, 4.10%, 10/1/46 | 1,475,000 | | 1,230,445 | |
| | 25,572,749 | |
Professional Services — 0.3% | | |
ASGN, Inc., 4.625%, 5/15/28(1) | 1,075,000 | | 1,081,246 | |
Dun & Bradstreet Corp. (The), 6.875%, 8/15/26(1) | 420,000 | | 451,888 | |
Dun & Bradstreet Corp. (The), 10.25%, 2/15/27(1) | 1,215,000 | | 1,378,800 | |
| | 2,911,934 | |
Real Estate Management and Development — 0.8% | | |
Cushman & Wakefield US Borrower LLC, 6.75%, 5/15/28(1) | 500,000 | | 520,638 | |
Five Point Operating Co. LP / Five Point Capital Corp., 7.875%, 11/15/25(1) | 450,000 | | 450,900 | |
Forestar Group, Inc., 8.00%, 4/15/24(1) | 1,300,000 | | 1,372,988 | |
Forestar Group, Inc., 5.00%, 3/1/28(1) | 450,000 | | 455,555 | |
Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC, 5.75%, 12/1/25(1) | 900,000 | | 911,250 | |
Howard Hughes Corp. (The), 5.375%, 3/15/25(1) | 550,000 | | 560,230 | |
Howard Hughes Corp. (The), 5.375%, 8/1/28(1) | 775,000 | | 774,380 | |
Hunt Cos., Inc., 6.25%, 2/15/26(1) | 1,000,000 | | 962,905 | |
Kennedy-Wilson, Inc., 5.875%, 4/1/24 | 550,000 | | 547,937 | |
Newmark Group, Inc., 6.125%, 11/15/23 | 650,000 | | 677,526 | |
Realogy Group LLC / Realogy Co-Issuer Corp., 4.875%, 6/1/23(1) | 100,000 | | 99,188 | |
Realogy Group LLC / Realogy Co-Issuer Corp., 7.625%, 6/15/25(1) | 575,000 | | 603,184 | |
Realogy Group LLC / Realogy Co-Issuer Corp., 9.375%, 4/1/27(1) | 350,000 | | 363,160 | |
| | 8,299,841 | |
Road and Rail — 0.9% | | |
Ahern Rentals, Inc., 7.375%, 5/15/23(1) | 2,298,000 | | 1,226,557 | |
Algeco Global Finance plc, 8.00%, 2/15/23(1) | 800,000 | | 796,492 | |
Avis Budget Car Rental LLC / Avis Budget Finance, Inc., 6.375%, 4/1/24(1) | 445,000 | | 423,996 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Avis Budget Car Rental LLC / Avis Budget Finance, Inc., 5.25%, 3/15/25(1) | $ | 318,000 | | $ | 290,557 | |
Avis Budget Car Rental LLC / Avis Budget Finance, Inc., 5.75%, 7/15/27(1) | 450,000 | | 406,562 | |
DAE Funding LLC, 5.25%, 11/15/21(1) | 350,000 | | 355,250 | |
DAE Funding LLC, 4.50%, 8/1/22(1) | 425,000 | | 421,281 | |
DAE Funding LLC, 5.00%, 8/1/24(1) | 1,275,000 | | 1,284,562 | |
Hertz Corp. (The), 5.50%, 10/15/24(1)(3) | 725,000 | | 327,609 | |
Hertz Corp. (The), 7.125%, 8/1/26(1)(3)(6) | 875,000 | | 395,391 | |
Hertz Corp. (The), 6.00%, 1/15/28(1)(3)(6) | 1,275,000 | | 579,328 | |
Uber Technologies, Inc., 8.00%, 11/1/26(1) | 1,325,000 | | 1,412,450 | |
Uber Technologies, Inc., 7.50%, 9/15/27(1) | 625,000 | | 667,969 | |
Uber Technologies, Inc., 6.25%, 1/15/28(1) | 800,000 | | 822,500 | |
| | 9,410,504 | |
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 0.8% | | |
Amkor Technology, Inc., 6.625%, 9/15/27(1) | 425,000 | | 456,953 | |
ams AG, 7.00%, 7/31/25(1) | 2,000,000 | | 2,123,110 | |
Entegris, Inc., 4.625%, 2/10/26(1) | 775,000 | | 794,228 | |
Microchip Technology, Inc., 4.25%, 9/1/25(1) | 650,000 | | 675,148 | |
ON Semiconductor Corp., 3.875%, 9/1/28(1) | 775,000 | | 787,361 | |
Qorvo, Inc., 5.50%, 7/15/26 | 500,000 | | 531,140 | |
Qorvo, Inc., 4.375%, 10/15/29 | 650,000 | | 691,743 | |
Qorvo, Inc., 3.375%, 4/1/31(1) | 775,000 | | 789,725 | |
Sensata Technologies UK Financing Co. plc, 6.25%, 2/15/26(1) | 925,000 | | 970,672 | |
| | 7,820,080 | |
Software — 1.8% | | |
Ascend Learning LLC, 6.875%, 8/1/25(1) | 350,000 | | 361,268 | |
Ascend Learning LLC, 6.875%, 8/1/25(1) | 250,000 | | 255,339 | |
Boxer Parent Co., Inc., 7.125%, 10/2/25(1) | 425,000 | | 454,538 | |
Boxer Parent Co., Inc., 9.125%, 3/1/26(1) | 500,000 | | 531,875 | |
BY Crown Parent LLC / BY Bond Finance, Inc., 4.25%, 1/31/26(1) | 425,000 | | 433,234 | |
Camelot Finance SA, 4.50%, 11/1/26(1) | 875,000 | | 896,735 | |
Castle US Holding Corp., 9.50%, 2/15/28(1) | 1,850,000 | | 1,768,776 | |
CDK Global, Inc., 5.875%, 6/15/26 | 250,000 | | 261,204 | |
CDK Global, Inc., 5.25%, 5/15/29(1) | 525,000 | | 559,619 | |
j2 Cloud Services LLC / j2 Cloud Co-Obligor, Inc., 6.00%, 7/15/25(1) | 1,775,000 | | 1,848,307 | |
Logan Merger Sub, Inc., 5.50%, 9/1/27(1) | 1,750,000 | | 1,779,531 | |
Open Text Corp., 5.875%, 6/1/26(1) | 225,000 | | 234,422 | |
Open Text Corp., 3.875%, 2/15/28(1) | 775,000 | | 785,292 | |
Open Text Holdings, Inc., 4.125%, 2/15/30(1) | 1,000,000 | | 1,030,280 | |
PTC, Inc., 3.625%, 2/15/25(1) | 575,000 | | 584,703 | |
PTC, Inc., 4.00%, 2/15/28(1) | 375,000 | | 386,138 | |
Solera LLC / Solera Finance, Inc., 10.50%, 3/1/24(1) | 890,000 | | 931,162 | |
SS&C Technologies, Inc., 5.50%, 9/30/27(1) | 1,825,000 | | 1,941,745 | |
Veritas US, Inc. / Veritas Bermuda Ltd., 10.50%, 2/1/24(1) | 1,800,000 | | 1,699,281 | |
Veritas US, Inc. / Veritas Bermuda Ltd., 7.50%, 9/1/25(1) | 900,000 | | 929,250 | |
| | 17,672,699 | |
Specialty Retail — 2.8% | | |
Abercrombie & Fitch Management Co., 8.75%, 7/15/25(1) | 625,000 | | 659,313 | |
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc., 4.50%, 3/1/28(1) | 425,000 | | 428,453 | |
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc., 4.75%, 3/1/30(1) | 225,000 | | 227,109 | |
Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corp., 6.25%, 4/15/25(1) | 325,000 | | 342,672 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Carvana Co., 8.875%, 10/1/23(1) | $ | 350,000 | | $ | 365,533 | |
eG Global Finance plc, 6.75%, 2/7/25(1) | 800,000 | | 820,500 | |
eG Global Finance plc, 8.50%, 10/30/25(1) | 600,000 | | 632,625 | |
Ferrellgas LP / Ferrellgas Finance Corp., 6.50%, 5/1/21 | 855,000 | | 783,287 | |
Ferrellgas LP / Ferrellgas Finance Corp., 6.75%, 1/15/22 | 35,000 | | 31,098 | |
Ferrellgas LP / Ferrellgas Finance Corp., 6.75%, 6/15/23 | 155,000 | | 140,452 | |
Ferrellgas LP / Ferrellgas Finance Corp., 10.00%, 4/15/25(1) | 275,000 | | 298,375 | |
Gap, Inc. (The), 8.375%, 5/15/23(1) | 75,000 | | 83,016 | |
Gap, Inc. (The), 8.625%, 5/15/25(1) | 700,000 | | 767,813 | |
Group 1 Automotive, Inc., 4.00%, 8/15/28(1) | 225,000 | | 221,484 | |
Ken Garff Automotive LLC, 4.875%, 9/15/28(1) | 450,000 | | 443,813 | |
L Brands, Inc., 5.625%, 2/15/22 | 350,000 | | 365,006 | |
L Brands, Inc., 6.875%, 7/1/25(1) | 300,000 | | 324,453 | |
L Brands, Inc., 9.375%, 7/1/25(1) | 350,000 | | 402,063 | |
L Brands, Inc., 5.25%, 2/1/28 | 50,000 | | 48,469 | |
L Brands, Inc., 7.50%, 6/15/29 | 793,000 | | 830,025 | |
L Brands, Inc., 6.625%, 10/1/30(1) | 1,150,000 | | 1,173,000 | |
L Brands, Inc., 6.875%, 11/1/35 | 630,000 | | 621,923 | |
L Brands, Inc., 6.75%, 7/1/36 | 3,000,000 | | 2,945,625 | |
Lithia Motors, Inc., 5.25%, 8/1/25(1) | 50,000 | | 51,557 | |
Lithia Motors, Inc., 4.625%, 12/15/27(1) | 825,000 | | 853,875 | |
Lithia Motors, Inc., 4.375%, 1/15/31(1)(2) | 325,000 | | 328,250 | |
Michaels Stores, Inc., 4.75%, 10/1/27(1)(2) | 575,000 | | 571,047 | |
Murphy Oil USA, Inc., 5.625%, 5/1/27 | 100,000 | | 106,606 | |
Murphy Oil USA, Inc., 4.75%, 9/15/29 | 375,000 | | 400,243 | |
Penske Automotive Group, Inc., 3.50%, 9/1/25 | 225,000 | | 223,454 | |
PetSmart, Inc., 7.125%, 3/15/23(1) | 3,500,000 | | 3,535,000 | |
PriSo Acquisition Corp., 9.00%, 5/15/23(1) | 1,975,000 | | 1,905,875 | |
Sonic Automotive, Inc., 6.125%, 3/15/27 | 1,175,000 | | 1,217,370 | |
Specialty Building Products Holdings LLC / SBP Finance Corp., 6.375%, 9/30/26(1) | 500,000 | | 509,688 | |
Staples, Inc., 7.50%, 4/15/26(1) | 1,925,000 | | 1,777,025 | |
Staples, Inc., 10.75%, 4/15/27(1) | 2,700,000 | | 2,168,437 | |
Suburban Propane Partners LP / Suburban Energy Finance Corp., 5.50%, 6/1/24 | 160,000 | | 161,502 | |
Suburban Propane Partners LP / Suburban Energy Finance Corp., 5.75%, 3/1/25 | 944,000 | | 959,439 | |
| | 27,725,475 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 1.1% | | |
Dell International LLC / EMC Corp., 5.875%, 6/15/21(1) | 375,000 | | 376,185 | |
Dell International LLC / EMC Corp., 7.125%, 6/15/24(1) | 1,532,000 | | 1,595,272 | |
Diebold Nixdorf, Inc., 8.50%, 4/15/24 | 1,050,000 | | 958,545 | |
Diebold Nixdorf, Inc., 9.375%, 7/15/25(1) | 550,000 | | 581,625 | |
Everi Payments, Inc., 7.50%, 12/15/25(1) | 987,000 | | 970,858 | |
NCR Corp., 8.125%, 4/15/25(1) | 300,000 | | 332,137 | |
NCR Corp., 5.75%, 9/1/27(1) | 1,175,000 | | 1,231,130 | |
NCR Corp., 5.00%, 10/1/28(1) | 775,000 | | 775,484 | |
NCR Corp., 6.125%, 9/1/29(1) | 1,475,000 | | 1,561,007 | |
NCR Corp., 5.25%, 10/1/30(1) | 450,000 | | 450,844 | |
Xerox Holdings Corp., 5.00%, 8/15/25(1) | 950,000 | | 940,044 | |
Xerox Holdings Corp., 5.50%, 8/15/28(1) | 750,000 | | 740,325 | |
| | 10,513,456 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods — 0.1% | | |
Eagle Intermediate Global Holding BV/Ruyi US Finance LLC, 7.50%, 5/1/25(1) | $ | 750,000 | | $ | 528,750 | |
Thrifts and Mortgage Finance — 0.8% | | |
Genworth Mortgage Holdings, Inc., 6.50%, 8/15/25(1) | 900,000 | | 942,480 | |
MGIC Investment Corp., 5.75%, 8/15/23 | 325,000 | | 346,091 | |
MGIC Investment Corp., 5.25%, 8/15/28 | 775,000 | | 803,346 | |
Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, Inc., 9.125%, 7/15/26(1) | 775,000 | | 832,400 | |
Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, Inc., 6.00%, 1/15/27(1) | 575,000 | | 587,121 | |
Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, Inc., 5.50%, 8/15/28(1) | 975,000 | | 975,609 | |
NMI Holdings, Inc., 7.375%, 6/1/25(1) | 775,000 | | 829,401 | |
Provident Funding Associates LP / PFG Finance Corp., 6.375%, 6/15/25(1) | 425,000 | | 412,737 | |
Radian Group, Inc., 4.50%, 10/1/24 | 675,000 | | 671,760 | |
Radian Group, Inc., 4.875%, 3/15/27 | 1,629,000 | | 1,624,928 | |
| | 8,025,873 | |
Trading Companies and Distributors — 0.6% | | |
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc., 4.875%, 11/1/25(1) | 700,000 | | 687,270 | |
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc., 4.50%, 11/15/26(1) | 375,000 | | 386,603 | |
Fly Leasing Ltd., 6.375%, 10/15/21 | 400,000 | | 400,938 | |
Fly Leasing Ltd., 5.25%, 10/15/24 | 800,000 | | 648,000 | |
Fortress Transportation & Infrastructure Investors LLC, 6.75%, 3/15/22(1) | 350,000 | | 345,529 | |
Fortress Transportation & Infrastructure Investors LLC, 6.50%, 10/1/25(1) | 825,000 | | 813,570 | |
Fortress Transportation & Infrastructure Investors LLC, 9.75%, 8/1/27(1) | 750,000 | | 802,031 | |
H&E Equipment Services, Inc., 5.625%, 9/1/25 | 1,500,000 | | 1,565,625 | |
| | 5,649,566 | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 1.3% | | |
Digicel Group Ltd., 5.00% Cash plus 3.00% PIK or 8.00% PIK, 4/1/25(1)(5) | 689,600 | | 244,808 | |
Digicel Group Ltd., 8.00% Cash plus 2.00% PIK or 10.00% PIK, 4/1/24(5) | 1,913,994 | | 1,471,383 | |
Digicel International Finance Ltd. / Digicel Holdings Bermuda Ltd., 8.75%, 5/25/24(1) | 145,300 | | 146,390 | |
Digicel International Finance Ltd. / Digicel Holdings Bermuda Ltd., 8.00%, 12/31/26(1) | 58,004 | | 44,953 | |
Digicel International Finance Ltd. / Digicel Holdings Bermuda Ltd., 6.00% Cash plus 7.00% PIK, 12/31/25(1) | 73,595 | | 67,523 | |
Sprint Communications, Inc., 9.25%, 4/15/22 | 250,000 | | 278,246 | |
Sprint Communications, Inc., 6.00%, 11/15/22 | 200,000 | | 215,750 | |
Sprint Corp., 7.25%, 9/15/21 | 200,000 | | 209,500 | |
Sprint Corp., 7.875%, 9/15/23 | 4,440,000 | | 5,095,455 | |
Sprint Corp., 7.125%, 6/15/24 | 200,000 | | 230,374 | |
Sprint Corp., 7.625%, 3/1/26 | 325,000 | | 393,217 | |
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 6.00%, 3/1/23 | 50,000 | | 50,193 | |
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 6.00%, 4/15/24 | 693,000 | | 708,378 | |
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 6.50%, 1/15/26 | 150,000 | | 156,937 | |
Vmed O2 UK Financing I plc, 4.25%, 1/31/31(1) | 2,000,000 | | 2,043,750 | |
Vodafone Group plc, VRN, 7.00%, 4/4/79 | 1,200,000 | | 1,425,883 | |
| | 12,782,740 | |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $933,329,016) | | 915,713,652 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
PREFERRED STOCKS — 2.4% | | |
Banks — 1.6% | | |
Bank of America Corp., 5.125% | 725,000 | | $ | 746,714 | |
Bank of America Corp., 5.875% | 50,000 | | 54,023 | |
Bank of America Corp., 6.25% | 3,175,000 | | 3,408,089 | |
Barclays plc, 6.125% | 400,000 | | 406,455 | |
Barclays plc, 7.75% | 400,000 | | 413,483 | |
Barclays plc, 8.00% | 820,000 | | 873,721 | |
Citigroup, Inc., 4.70% | 1,175,000 | | 1,137,547 | |
Citigroup, Inc., 5.90% | 925,000 | | 947,616 | |
Citigroup, Inc., 5.95% | 400,000 | | 412,024 | |
Citigroup, Inc., 6.25% | 1,000,000 | | 1,111,535 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 3.74% | 775,000 | | 743,605 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 4.60% | 775,000 | | 760,469 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 6.00% | 75,000 | | 77,124 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 6.10% | 1,850,000 | | 1,946,576 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 6.125% | 625,000 | | 650,500 | |
Natwest Group plc, 8.00% | 600,000 | | 667,332 | |
Natwest Group plc, 8.625% | 1,000,000 | | 1,027,220 | |
| | 15,384,033 | |
Capital Markets — 0.4% | | |
Credit Suisse Group AG, 5.10%(1) | 400,000 | | 386,500 | |
Credit Suisse Group AG, 6.25%(1) | 1,400,000 | | 1,504,072 | |
Deutsche Bank AG, 6.00% | 400,000 | | 346,000 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 4.17% | 900,000 | | 885,645 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 4.95% | 1,275,000 | | 1,277,114 | |
| | 4,399,331 | |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 0.4% | | |
Energy Transfer Operating LP, 6.25% | 1,225,000 | | 801,450 | |
Energy Transfer Operating LP, 6.625% | 770,000 | | 524,713 | |
Plains All American Pipeline LP, 6.125% | 3,250,000 | | 2,065,863 | |
Summit Midstream Partners LP, 9.50%(6) | 1,200,000 | | 156,091 | |
| | 3,548,117 | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost $25,720,225) | | 23,331,481 | |
BANK LOAN OBLIGATIONS(8) — 1.6% | | |
Auto Components† | | |
Clarios Global LP, USD Term Loan B, 3.65%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.50%), 4/30/26 | $ | 221,506 | | 216,384 | |
Chemicals — 0.1% | | |
Consolidated Energy Finance, S.A., Term Loan B, 2.66%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.50%), 5/7/25 | 927,319 | | 853,134 | |
Commercial Services and Supplies† | | |
National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance Company, 1st Lien Term Loan, 3.97%, (3-month LIBOR plus 3.75%), 5/23/25 | 164,145 | | 161,136 | |
Construction and Engineering† | | |
Golden Nugget, Inc., 2020 Initial Term Loan, 13.00%, (3-month LIBOR plus 12.00%), 10/4/23 | 125,000 | | 142,500 | |
Containers and Packaging† | | |
Berry Global, Inc., Term Loan Y, 2.16%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.00%), 7/1/26 | 245,194 | | 238,636 | |
BWAY Holding Company, 2017 Term Loan B, 3.52%, (3-month LIBOR plus 3.25%), 4/3/24 | 122,956 | | 115,861 | |
| | 354,497 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Diversified Financial Services — 0.1% | | |
Refinitiv US Holdings Inc., 2018 USD Term Loan, 3.40%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.25%), 10/1/25 | $ | 452,390 | | $ | 448,391 | |
Electric Utilities — 0.1% | | |
Pacific Gas & Electric Company, 2020 Term Loan, 5.50%, (3-month LIBOR plus 4.50%), 6/23/25 | 872,813 | | 856,809 | |
Energy Equipment and Services — 0.2% | | |
Apergy Corporation, 2020 Term Loan, 6.00%, (3-month LIBOR plus 5.00%), 5/28/27 | 1,530,625 | | 1,526,798 | |
Parker Drilling Co, 2nd Lien PIK Term Loan, 11.00% Cash plus 2.00% PIK, 3/26/24 | 178,772 | | 163,577 | |
| | 1,690,375 | |
Entertainment — 0.1% | | |
Allen Media, LLC, 2020 Term Loan B, 5.72%, (3-month LIBOR plus 5.50%), 2/10/27 | 869,692 | | 845,640 | |
Health Care Providers and Services† | | |
Air Methods Corporation, 2017 Term Loan B, 4.50%, (3-month LIBOR plus 3.50%), 4/22/24 | 344,656 | | 303,513 | |
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 0.6% | | |
Boyd Gaming Corporation, Term Loan B3, 2.36%, (1-week LIBOR plus 2.25%), 9/15/23 | 170,525 | | 166,393 | |
Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited, 2018 Term Loan B, 3.72%, (3-month LIBOR plus 3.50%), 3/13/25 | 863,886 | | 786,568 | |
Golden Nugget, Inc., 2017 Incremental Term Loan B, 3.25%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.50%, 2-month LIBOR plus 2.50%), 10/4/23 | 793,528 | | 712,838 | |
Life Time Fitness Inc, 2017 Term Loan B, 3.75%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.75%), 6/10/22 | 3,696,863 | | 3,381,077 | |
NASCAR Holdings, Inc, Term Loan B, 2.89%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.75%), 10/19/26 | 12,050 | | 11,797 | |
UFC Holdings, LLC, 2019 Term Loan, 4.25%, (6-month LIBOR plus 3.25%), 4/29/26 | 837,163 | | 824,869 | |
| | 5,883,542 | |
Insurance† | | |
Asurion LLC, 2018 Term Loan B6, 3.15%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.00%), 11/3/23 | 70,402 | | 69,485 | |
Hub International Limited, 2018 Term Loan B, 3.26%, (3-month LIBOR plus 3.00%), 4/25/25 | 265,299 | | 257,084 | |
| | 326,569 | |
Media — 0.1% | | |
Cengage Learning, Inc., 2016 Term Loan B, 5.25%, (3-month LIBOR plus 4.25%), 6/7/23 | 1,159,858 | | 973,040 | |
Diamond Sports Group, LLC, Term Loan, 3.40%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.25%), 8/24/26 | 445,500 | | 349,717 | |
| | 1,322,757 | |
Metals and Mining† | | |
Neenah Foundry Company, 2017 Term Loan, 10.00%, (2-month LIBOR plus 9.00%), 12/13/22 | 403,400 | | 352,975 | |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 0.2% | | |
California Resources Corporation, 2017 1st Lien Term Loan, 5.75%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.75%), 12/31/22(3)(6) | 1,675,000 | | 629,984 | |
CITGO Holding Inc., 2019 Term Loan B, 8.00%, (3-month LIBOR plus 7.00%), 8/1/23 | 915,750 | | 863,383 | |
Prairie ECI Acquiror LP, Term Loan B, 4.90%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.75%), 3/11/26 | 203,078 | | 184,040 | |
| | 1,677,407 | |
Road and Rail† | | |
USS Ultimate Holdings, Inc., 1st Lien Term Loan, 4.75%, (3-month LIBOR plus 3.75%), 8/25/24 | 168,159 | | 166,267 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Specialty Retail — 0.1% | | |
Staples, Inc., 7 Year Term Loan, 5.25%, (3-month LIBOR plus 5.00%), 4/16/26 | $ | 763,125 | | $ | 711,851 | |
TOTAL BANK LOAN OBLIGATIONS (Cost $18,125,462) | | 16,313,747 | |
COMMON STOCKS — 0.3% | | |
Chemicals — 0.1% | | |
Hexion Holdings Corp., Class B(6) | 69,388 | | 711,227 | |
Energy Equipment and Services† | | |
Parker Drilling Co.(6) | 10,567 | | 31,701 | |
Entertainment† | | |
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., Class A | 2,625 | | 12,363 | |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 0.2% | | |
Denbury, Inc.(6) | 63,724 | | 1,121,542 | |
Whiting Petroleum Corp.(6) | 22,977 | | 397,272 | |
| | 1,518,814 | |
Software† | | |
Avaya Holdings Corp.(6) | 24,115 | | 366,548 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $5,531,639) | | 2,640,653 | |
CONVERTIBLE BONDS — 0.1% | | |
Banks — 0.1% | | |
Barclays Bank plc, 7.625%, 11/21/22 | $ | 880,000 | | 968,275 | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services† | | |
Digicel Group Ltd., 7.00% PIK(1)(9) | 95,559 | | 12,423 | |
TOTAL CONVERTIBLE BONDS (Cost $930,839) | | 980,698 | |
ESCROW INTERESTS(10)† | | |
Electric Utilities† | | |
Bruin E&P Partners LLC(6) | 1,425,000 | | 8,194 | |
GenOn Energy(6) | 425,000 | | — | |
| | 8,194 | |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels† | | |
Cloud Peak Energy Resources LLC / Cloud Peak Energy Finance Corp.(6) | 450,000 | | 4,950 | |
Sanchez Energy Corp.(6) | 3,515,000 | | 35,150 | |
Sanchez Energy Corp.(6) | 1,700,000 | | 17,000 | |
| | 57,100 | |
TOTAL ESCROW INTERESTS (Cost $5,499,953) | | 65,294 | |
WARRANTS† | | |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels† | | |
Denbury, Inc.(6) (Cost $—) | 5,645 | | 31,049 | |
TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS — 1.7% | | |
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class (Cost $17,242,772) | 17,242,772 | | 17,242,772 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 98.3% (Cost $1,006,379,906) | | 976,319,346 | |
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — 1.7% | | 16,719,884 | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 993,039,230 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
LIBOR | - | London Interbank Offered Rate |
MTN | - | Medium Term Note |
PIK | - | Payment in Kind. Security may pay a cash rate and/or an in kind rate. |
USD | - | United States Dollar |
VRN | - | Variable Rate Note. The rate adjusts periodically based upon the terms set forth in the security’s offering documents. The rate shown is effective at the period end and the reference rate and spread, if any, is indicated. The security's effective maturity date may be shorter than the final maturity date shown. |
†Category is less than 0.05% of total net assets.
(1)Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A 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 $604,377,108, which represented 60.9% of total net assets. Of these securities, 0.5% of total net assets were deemed illiquid under policies approved by the Board of Trustees.
(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.
(3)Security is in default.
(4)The security's rate was paid in cash at the last payment date.
(5)The security's rate was paid in kind or a combination of cash and in kind at the last payment date.
(6)Non-income producing.
(7)Maturity is in default.
(8)The interest rate on a bank loan obligation adjusts periodically based on a predetermined schedule. Rate or range of rates shown is effective at period end. The maturity date on a bank loan obligation may be less than indicated as a result of contractual or optional prepayments. These prepayments cannot be predicted with certainty.
(9)Perpetual maturity with no stated maturity date.
(10)Escrow interests represent beneficial interests in bankruptcy reorganizations or liquidation proceedings and may be subject to resale, redemption, or transferability restrictions. The amount and timing of future payments, if any, cannot be predicted with certainty.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
| | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | | |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (UNAUDITED) | |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (cost of $1,006,379,906) | $ | 976,319,346 | |
Cash | 147,265 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 8,428,915 | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | 881 | |
Interest receivable | 16,959,923 | |
| 1,001,856,330 | |
| |
Liabilities | |
Payable for investments purchased | 7,354,255 | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 1,386,487 | |
Accrued management fees | 76,358 | |
| 8,817,100 | |
| |
Net Assets | $ | 993,039,230 | |
| |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital paid in | $ | 1,048,071,435 | |
Distributable earnings | (55,032,205) | |
| $ | 993,039,230 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share |
Investor Class | $119,760,331 | 12,916,441 | $9.27 |
G Class | $873,278,899 | 94,177,423 | $9.27 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
| | | | | |
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (UNAUDITED) |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Interest | $ | 23,335,219 | |
| |
Expenses: | |
Management fees | 1,983,894 | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 23,933 | |
Other expenses | 97 | |
| 2,007,924 | |
Fees waived - G Class | (1,545,962) | |
| 461,962 | |
| |
Net investment income (loss) | 22,873,257 | |
| |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (5,546,304) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | 73,069,574 | |
| |
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 67,523,270 | |
| |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | 90,396,527 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
| | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
| | | | | | | | |
SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2020 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | September 30, 2020 | March 31, 2020 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 22,873,257 | | $ | 41,116,342 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | (5,546,304) | | (12,236,986) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 73,069,574 | | (78,841,755) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 90,396,527 | | (49,962,399) | |
| | |
Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From earnings: | | |
Investor Class | (3,340,850) | | (7,216,652) | |
G Class | (19,624,565) | | (34,400,787) | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (22,965,415) | | (41,617,439) | |
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Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5) | 391,410,936 | | (77,018,635) | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | 458,842,048 | | (168,598,473) | |
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Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 534,197,182 | | 702,795,655 | |
End of period | $ | 993,039,230 | | $ | 534,197,182 | |
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (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.
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 convertible bonds 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.
Equity securities that are listed or traded on a domestic securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price or at the official closing price as provided by the exchange. Equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued at the closing price of such securities on the exchange where primarily traded or at the close of the NYSE, if that is earlier. If no last sales price is reported, or if local convention or regulation so provides, the mean of the latest bid and asked prices may be used. Securities traded over-the-counter are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the last sales price, or the official closing price.
Hybrid securities are valued at the evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices as provided by investment dealers. Preferred stocks and convertible preferred stocks with perpetual maturities are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security specific information.
Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported 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. The fund also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that the Board of Trustees, or its delegate, deems appropriate. The fund may apply a model-derived factor to the closing price of equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges. The factor is based on observable market data as provided by an independent pricing service.
Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Net realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is also used for federal income tax purposes.
Investment Income — Interest income 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 investment securities and other financial instruments. 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 collateral requirements.
Income Tax Status — It is the fund’s policy to distribute substantially all net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders and to otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes. The fund files U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns as applicable. The fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authority until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years from the date of filing but can be longer in certain jurisdictions. At this time, management believes there are no uncertain tax positions which, based on their technical merit, would not be sustained upon examination and for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Multiple Class — All shares of the fund represent an equal pro rata interest in the net assets of the class to which such shares belong, and have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except for class specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes. Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the fund are allocated to each class of shares based on their relative net assets.
Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income, if any, are 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. and American Century Strategic Asset Allocation, Inc. own, in aggregate, 64% of the shares of the fund. Related parties do not invest in the fund for the purpose of exercising management or control.
Management Fees — The trust has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per class. The agreement provides that ACIM will pay all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent trustees (including legal counsel fees), and extraordinary expenses. 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 investment advisor agreed to waive the G Class’s management fee in its entirety. The investment advisor expects this waiver to remain in effect permanently and cannot terminate it without the approval of the Board of Trustees.
The annual management fee for each class is as follows:
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Investor Class | G Class |
0.775% | 0.000%(1) |
(1) Annual management fee before waiver was 0.525%.
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 and in kind transactions, for the period ended September 30, 2020 were $277,111,141 and $240,269,792, respectively.
On August 13, 2020, the fund received investment securities valued at $339,645,979 from a purchase in kind from other products managed by the fund's investment advisor. 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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| Six months ended September 30, 2020 | Year ended March 31, 2020 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class | | | | |
Sold | 236,742 | | $ | 2,173,290 | | 160,642 | | $ | 1,527,819 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 369,957 | | 3,340,850 | | 758,569 | | 7,216,652 | |
Redeemed | (966) | | (8,862) | | (3,167,519) | | (29,788,480) | |
| 605,733 | | 5,505,278 | | (2,248,308) | | (21,044,009) | |
G Class | | | | |
Sold | 42,031,126 | | 390,178,240 | | 2,570,023 | | 24,417,668 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 2,162,386 | | 19,624,565 | | 3,615,672 | | 34,400,787 | |
Redeemed | (2,595,071) | | (23,897,147) | | (12,076,037) | | (114,793,081) | |
| 41,598,441 | | 385,905,658 | | (5,890,342) | | (55,974,626) | |
Net increase (decrease) | 42,204,174 | | $ | 391,410,936 | | (8,138,650) | | $ | (77,018,635) | |
6. Fair Value Measurements
The fund’s investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels.
•Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments.
•Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars.
•Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions).
The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments.
The following is a summary of the level classifications as of period end. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund’s portfolio holdings.
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| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Assets | | | |
Investment Securities | | | |
Corporate Bonds | — | | $ | 915,713,652 | | — | |
Preferred Stocks | — | | 23,331,481 | | — | |
Bank Loan Obligations | — | | 16,313,747 | | — | |
Common Stocks | $ | 2,640,653 | | — | | — | |
Convertible Bonds | — | | 980,698 | | — | |
Escrow Interests | — | | 65,294 | | — | |
Warrants | — | | 31,049 | | — | |
Temporary Cash Investments | 17,242,772 | | — | | — | |
| $ | 19,883,425 | | $ | 956,435,921 | | — | |
7. Risk Factors
The value of the fund’s shares will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, based on the performance of the securities owned by the fund and other factors generally affecting the securities market. Market risks, including political, regulatory, economic and social developments, can affect the value of the fund’s investments. Natural disasters, public health emergencies, terrorism and other unforeseeable events may lead to increased market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.
The fund is owned by a relatively small number of shareholders, and in the event such shareholders redeem, the ongoing operations of the fund may be at risk.
The fund invests primarily in high-yield and lower-quality debt securities, which are subject to substantial risks including liquidity risk and credit risk.
The fund may invest in instruments that have variable or floating coupon rates based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). LIBOR is a benchmark interest rate intended to be representative of the rate at which certain major international banks lend to one another over short-terms. LIBOR will be phased out by the end of 2021. Uncertainty remains regarding a replacement rate or rates for LIBOR. The transition process may lead to increased volatility or illiquidity in markets for instruments that rely on LIBOR. This could result in a change to the value of such instruments.
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 | $ | 1,007,724,299 | |
Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 23,161,991 | |
Gross tax depreciation of investments | (54,566,944) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | $ | (31,404,953) | |
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, 2020, the fund had accumulated short-term capital losses of $(2,503,022) and accumulated long-term capital losses of $(15,633,277), which represent net capital loss carryovers that may be used to offset future realized capital gains for federal income tax purposes. The capital loss carryovers may be carried forward for an unlimited period. Future capital loss carryover utilization in any given year may be subject to Internal Revenue Code limitations.
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended 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 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(3) | $8.23 | 0.26 | 1.04 | 1.30 | (0.26) | — | (0.26) | $9.27 | 15.98% | 0.78%(4) | 0.78%(4) | 5.85%(4) | 5.85%(4) | 35% | $119,760 |
2020 | $9.62 | 0.53 | (1.39) | (0.86) | (0.53) | — | (0.53) | $8.23 | (9.51)% | 0.78% | 0.81% | 5.51% | 5.48% | 58% | $101,337 |
2019 | $9.77 | 0.55 | (0.15) | 0.40 | (0.55) | — | (0.55) | $9.62 | 4.21% | 0.78% | 0.86% | 5.66% | 5.58% | 38% | $140,096 |
2018(5) | $10.00 | 0.43 | (0.21) | 0.22 | (0.43) | (0.02) | (0.45) | $9.77 | 2.18% | 0.81%(4) | 0.85%(4) | 5.04%(4) | 5.00%(4) | 64% | $142,308 |
G Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(3) | $8.23 | 0.30 | 1.04 | 1.34 | (0.30) | — | (0.30) | $9.27 | 16.43% | 0.00%(4)(6) | 0.53%(4) | 6.63%(4) | 6.10%(4) | 35% | $873,279 |
2020 | $9.62 | 0.60 | (1.38) | (0.78) | (0.61) | — | (0.61) | $8.23 | (8.80)% | 0.01% | 0.56% | 6.28% | 5.73% | 58% | $432,861 |
2019 | $9.77 | 0.62 | (0.15) | 0.47 | (0.62) | — | (0.62) | $9.62 | 5.02% | 0.01% | 0.61% | 6.43% | 5.83% | 38% | $562,700 |
2018(5) | $10.00 | 0.50 | (0.22) | 0.28 | (0.49) | (0.02) | (0.51) | $9.77 | 2.76% | 0.12%(4) | 0.61%(4) | 5.73%(4) | 5.24%(4) | 64% | $670,244 |
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Notes to Financial Highlights |
(1)Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2)Total returns are calculated based on the net asset value of the last business day. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.
(3)Six months ended September 30, 2020 (unaudited).
(4)Annualized.
(5)May 19, 2017 (fund inception) through March 31, 2018.
(6)Ratio was less than 0.005%.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Approval of Management and Subadvisory Agreements
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At a meeting held on June 17, 2020, 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. The Board also unanimously approved the renewal of the investment subadvisory agreement pursuant to which Nomura Corporate Research and Asset Management, Inc. (the “Subadvisor”) acts as subadvisor to 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 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 and the subadvisory agreement, the Board requested and reviewed extensive data and analysis relating to the proposed renewal. This information and analysis was compiled by the Advisor, the Subadvisor and certain independent providers of evaluation data concerning the Fund and the services provided to the Fund by the Advisor and the Subadvisor.
In connection with its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement and the subadvisory agreement, the Board’s review and evaluation of the services provided by the Advisor and the Subadvisor included, but was not limited to, the following:
•the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, and other services provided to the Fund;
•the wide range of other programs and services the Advisor and its affiliates provide to the Fund and its shareholders on a routine and non-routine basis;
•the Fund’s investment performance, 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;
•the cost of owning the Fund compared to the cost of owning similar funds;
•the compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory experience of the Advisor and its affiliates, the Subadvisor and certain other Fund service providers;
•financial data showing the cost of services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates to the Fund, the profitability of the Fund to the Advisor, and the overall profitability of the Advisor;
•the Advisor’s strategic plans;
•the Advisor’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic;
•any economies of scale associated with the Advisor’s management of the Fund;
•services provided and charges to the Advisor’s other investment management clients;
•fees and expenses associated with any investment by the Fund in other funds;
•payments and practices in connection with financial intermediaries holding shares of the Fund on behalf of their clients and the services provided by intermediaries in connection therewith; and
•any collateral benefits derived by the Advisor from the management of the Fund.
In keeping with its practice, the Board held two meetings and the independent Trustees met in private session to discuss the renewal and to review and discuss the information provided in
response to their request. The Board held active discussions with the Advisor regarding the renewal of the management agreement and the subadvisory 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 Subadvisor, 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 and the subadvisory 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 and subadvisory agreement, the Board based its decision on a number of factors, including the following:
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services — Generally. Under the management agreement, the Advisor is responsible for providing or arranging for all services necessary for the operation of the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor provides or arranges at its own expense a wide variety of services including:
•constructing and designing the Fund
•portfolio research and security selection
•initial capitalization/funding
•securities trading
•Fund administration
•custody of Fund assets
•daily valuation of the Fund’s portfolio
•shareholder servicing and transfer agency, including shareholder confirmations, recordkeeping, and communications
•legal services (except the independent Trustees’ counsel)
•regulatory and portfolio compliance
•financial reporting
•marketing and distribution (except amounts paid by the Fund under Rule 12b-1 plans)
The Board noted that many of these services have expanded over time in terms of both quantity and complexity in response to shareholder demands, competition in the industry, changing distribution channels, and the changing regulatory environment.
Investment Management Services. The nature of the investment management services provided to the Fund is quite complex and allows Fund shareholders access to professional money management, instant diversification of their investments 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 and the Subadvisor to manage the Fund in accordance with its investment objectives and approved strategies. Further, the Trustees recognize that the Advisor and the Subadvisor have an obligation to seek the best execution of fund trades. In providing these services, the Advisor and the Subadvisor utilize 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 investment performance information during the management agreement renewal process. If performance concerns are identified, the Fund receives special reviews until performance improves, during which the Board discusses with the Advisor and/or the Subadvisor 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-year period reviewed by the Board. The Board found the investment management services provided by the Advisor and the Subadvisor to the Fund to be satisfactory and consistent with the management agreement.
Shareholder and Other Services. Under the management agreement, the Advisor, either directly or through affiliates or third parties, provides the Fund with a comprehensive package of transfer agency, shareholder, and other services. The Board, directly and through its various committees, regularly reviews reports and evaluations of such services at its regular meetings. These reports include, but are not limited to, information regarding the operational efficiency and accuracy of the shareholder and transfer agency services provided, staffing levels, shareholder satisfaction, technology support (including cyber security), new products and services offered to Fund shareholders, securities trading activities, portfolio valuation services, auditing services, and legal and operational compliance activities. The Board found the services provided by the Advisor to the Fund under the management agreement to be competitive and of high quality.
COVID-19 Response. During 2020, much of the world experienced unprecedented change and challenges from the impacts of the rapidly evolving, worldwide spread of the COVID-19 virus. The Board evaluated the Advisor’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on service to the Fund. The Board found that Fund shareholders have continued to receive the Advisor’s investment management and other services without disruption, and Advisor personnel have demonstrated great resiliency in providing those services. The Board, directly and through its committees, continues to monitor the impact of the pandemic and the response of each of the Fund’s service providers.
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. The Board did not consider the profitability of the Subadvisor because the Subadvisor is paid from the unified management fee of the Advisor as a result of arms’ length negotiations.
Ethics. The Board generally considers the Advisor’s commitment to providing quality services to shareholders and to conducting its business ethically. They noted that the Advisor’s practices generally meet or exceed industry best practices.
Economies of Scale. The Board also reviewed information provided by the Advisor regarding the possible existence of economies of scale in connection with the management of the Fund. The Board concluded that economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, especially on a fund-by-fund basis. The Board concluded that the Advisor is appropriately sharing economies of scale, to the extent they exist, through its competitive fee structure, offering competitive fees from fund inception, and through reinvestment in its business, infrastructure, investment capabilities and initiatives to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded services.
Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than brokerage expenses, expenses attributable to short sales, taxes, interest, extraordinary expenses, fees and expenses of the Fund’s independent Trustees (including their independent legal counsel), and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act. The Board specifically noted that the subadvisory fee paid to the Subadvisor and the terms of the Subadvisory Agreement were subject to arms’ length negotiation between the Advisor and the Subadvisor and are paid by the Advisor out of its unified management fee. Under this 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, 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 with respect to the Fund. The Trustees reviewed such information and received representations from the Advisor that all such payments by the Fund were made pursuant to the Fund’s Rule 12b-1 Plan and that all such payments by the Advisor were made from the Advisor’s resources and reasonable profits. The Board found such 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 may receive proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex.
Existing Relationship. The Board also considered whether there was any reason for not continuing the existing arrangement with the Advisor. In this regard, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund’s operations and various risks, uncertainties, and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision not to continue such relationship. In particular, the Board recognized that most shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Advisor’s industry standing and reputation and in the expectation that the Advisor will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund.
Conclusion of the Trustees. As a result of this process, the Board, including all of the independent Trustees 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 and the subadvisory agreement are 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 American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com/proxy. A description of the policies is also available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on americancentury.com/proxy. It is also available at sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. The fund’s Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. 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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| A Class (ACAXX) |
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Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the fund’s shareholder reports like this one will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from the fund or from your financial intermediary, such as a broker-dealer or bank. Instead, the reports will be made available on a website, and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.
If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the fund or your financial intermediary electronically by calling or sending an email request to your appropriate contacts as listed on the back cover of this report.
You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. You can inform the fund or your financial intermediary that you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports by calling or sending an email request to your appropriate contacts as listed on the back cover of this report. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held with the fund complex/your financial intermediary.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
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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, 2020. It provides a market overview (below), followed by a schedule of fund investments and other financial information. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.
Markets Bounced Back from Steep Sell-Off
The reporting period began on the heels of a massive risk asset sell-off triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic shutdowns. U.S. stocks, corporate bonds and other riskier assets plunged, and the resulting flight to quality drove U.S. Treasury yields to record lows. However, thanks to swift and aggressive action from the Federal Reserve (Fed) and the federal government, the financial markets rebounded quickly.
The Fed’s response included slashing interest rates to near 0%, launching quantitative easing and unveiling several lending programs for corporations and municipalities. Congress delivered a
$2 trillion aid package to employees and businesses affected by the shutdowns. These efforts helped stabilize the financial markets and Treasury yields. By the end of April, a turnaround was well underway, and the bullish sentiment generally continued through September. In addition, declining coronavirus infection, hospitalization and death rates, the gradual reopening of state economies, and COVID-19 treatment and vaccine progress also helped fuel the recovery.
U.S. stocks (S&P 500 Index) returned more than 31% for the six-month period. The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index gained nearly 4%, largely due to a corporate bond rally.
A Slow Return to Normal
The return to pre-pandemic life will take time and patience, but we are confident we will get there. Several drug companies are in final stages of vaccine trials, and medical professionals continue to fine-tune virus treatment protocols. In the meantime, investors likely will face periods of outbreak-related disruptions, economic and political uncertainty, and heightened market volatility. These influences can be unsettling, but they tend to be temporary.
We appreciate your confidence in us during these extraordinary times. Our firm has a long history of helping clients weather unpredictable markets, and we’re confident we will continue to meet today’s challenges.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Thomas
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Century Investments
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7-Day Current Yields | Investor Class | A Class | C Class |
After waiver(1) | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.01% |
Before waiver | -0.33% | -0.58% | -1.08% |
7-Day Effective Yields | Investor Class | A Class | C Class |
After waiver(1) | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.01% |
(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 | 50 days |
Weighted Average Life | 77 days |
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Portfolio Composition by Maturity | % of fund investments |
1-30 days | 64% |
31-90 days | 18% |
91-180 days | 12% |
More than 180 days | 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, 2020 to September 30, 2020.
Actual Expenses
The table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses for each class. You may use the information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century Investments fund, or I Class shares of the American Century Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century Investments account (i.e., not through a financial intermediary or employer-sponsored retirement plan account), American Century Investments may charge you a $25.00 annual account maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than $10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your accounts to pay the $25.00 fee. In determining your total eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in all personal accounts (including American Century Investments brokerage accounts) registered under your Social Security number. Personal accounts include individual accounts, joint accounts, UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth, Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other retirement accounts. If you have only business, business retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Investments brokerage accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. If you are subject to the account maintenance fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee amount.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return of a fund’s share class. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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Annualized Expense Ratio(1) |
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,000.90 | $2.36 | 0.47% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,000.40 | $2.81 | 0.56% |
C Class | $1,000 | $1,000.10 | $3.36 | 0.67% |
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,022.71 | $2.38 | 0.47% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,022.26 | $2.84 | 0.56% |
C Class | $1,000 | $1,021.71 | $3.40 | 0.67% |
(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, 2020 (UNAUDITED)
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COMMERCIAL PAPER(1) — 44.3% | | |
Barclays Bank plc, 0.16%, 10/9/20(2) | $ | 17,250,000 | | $ | 17,249,387 | |
Bennington Stark Capital Co. LLC, 0.25%, 10/27/20 (LOC: Societe Generale SA)(2) | 20,000,000 | | 19,996,389 | |
BNP Paribas SA, 0.19%, 11/4/20 | 17,500,000 | | 17,496,860 | |
CAFCO LLC, 0.22%, 10/6/20 (LOC: Citibank N.A.)(2) | 35,000,000 | | 34,998,930 | |
CAFCO LLC, 0.20%, 2/2/21 (LOC: Citibank N.A.)(2) | 2,100,000 | | 2,098,589 | |
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, VRN, 0.28%, (1-month LIBOR plus 0.12%), 10/21/20(2) | 10,000,000 | | 10,000,000 | |
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, VRN, 0.36%, (3-month LIBOR plus 0.11%), 6/15/21(2) | 25,000,000 | | 25,000,000 | |
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, VRN, 0.35%, (3-month LIBOR plus 0.12%), 6/18/21(2) | 20,000,000 | | 20,000,000 | |
Chariot Funding LLC, 0.23%, 10/5/20 (LOC: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.)(2) | 12,000,000 | | 11,999,693 | |
Chariot Funding LLC, 0.16%, 12/8/20 (LOC: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.)(2) | 10,000,000 | | 9,996,978 | |
Chariot Funding LLC, 0.25%, 1/27/21 (LOC: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.)(2) | 11,000,000 | | 10,990,986 | |
Chesham Finance Ltd. / Chesham Finance LLC, 0.10%, 10/1/20 (LOC: Societe Generale SA)(2) | 27,200,000 | | 27,200,000 | |
CRC Funding LLC, 0.22%, 10/13/20 (LOC: Citibank N.A.)(2) | 24,000,000 | | 23,998,240 | |
Crown Point Capital Co. LLC, 0.14%, 10/1/20 (LOC: Credit Suisse AG)(2) | 12,000,000 | | 12,000,000 | |
Crown Point Capital Co. LLC, 0.29%, 11/5/20 (LOC: Credit Suisse AG)(2) | 17,250,000 | | 17,245,304 | |
Crown Point Capital Co. LLC, 0.37%, 12/31/20 (LOC: Credit Suisse AG)(2) | 40,000,000 | | 40,000,000 | |
Exxon Mobil Corp., 0.11%, 10/22/20 | 8,900,000 | | 8,899,429 | |
Exxon Mobil Corp., 0.17%, 2/1/21 | 6,000,000 | | 5,996,515 | |
Exxon Mobil Corp., 0.23%, 3/22/21 | 10,000,000 | | 9,989,011 | |
Exxon Mobil Corp., 0.19%, 3/24/21 | 4,500,000 | | 4,495,867 | |
Exxon Mobil Corp., 0.19%, 3/25/21 | 26,000,000 | | 25,975,986 | |
Fairway Finance Co. LLC, 0.31%, 11/19/20 (LOC: Bank of Montreal)(2) | 6,000,000 | | 5,997,550 | |
Goldman Sachs International, 0.26%, 6/21/21(2) | 17,500,000 | | 17,468,038 | |
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, 0.18%, 2/4/21 | 23,225,000 | | 23,210,368 | |
Liberty Street Funding LLC, 0.22%, 10/7/20 (LOC: Bank of Nova Scotia)(2) | 20,000,000 | | 19,999,267 | |
Lloyds Bank plc, 0.16%, 12/8/20 | 15,000,000 | | 14,995,467 | |
LMA-Americas LLC, 0.27%, 10/2/20 (LOC: Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank)(2) | 18,000,000 | | 17,999,870 | |
LMA-Americas LLC, 0.31%, 10/15/20 (LOC: Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank)(2) | 5,000,000 | | 4,999,417 | |
LMA-Americas LLC, 0.29%, 10/26/20 (LOC: Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank)(2) | 3,000,000 | | 2,999,417 | |
LMA-Americas LLC, 0.36%, 11/24/20 (LOC: Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank)(2) | 8,000,000 | | 7,995,800 | |
Longship Funding LLC, 0.15%, 11/6/20 (LOC: Nordea Bank)(2) | 5,400,000 | | 5,399,190 | |
Longship Funding LLC, 0.15%, 11/23/20 (LOC: Nordea Bank)(2) | 10,000,000 | | 9,997,792 | |
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Nordea Bank Abp, 0.20%, 11/19/20(2) | $ | 12,600,000 | | $ | 12,596,656 | |
Old Line Funding LLC, 0.23%, 10/1/20 (LOC: Royal Bank of Canada)(2) | 10,000,000 | | 10,000,000 | |
Old Line Funding LLC, 0.27%, 11/24/20 (LOC: Royal Bank of Canada)(2) | 10,000,000 | | 9,996,100 | |
Old Line Funding LLC, VRN, 0.21%, (Daily EFFR plus 0.12%), 11/19/20 (LOC: Royal Bank of Canada)(2) | 20,000,000 | | 20,000,000 | |
Old Line Funding LLC, VRN, 0.37%, (Daily EFFR plus 0.28%), 1/4/21 (LOC: Royal Bank of Canada)(2) | 25,000,000 | | 25,000,000 | |
Ridgefield Funding Co. LLC, 0.20%, 11/17/20 (LOC: BNP Paribas)(2) | 20,000,000 | | 19,994,778 | |
Ridgefield Funding Co. LLC, VRN, 0.25%, (1-month LIBOR plus 0.10%), 2/5/21 (LOC: BNP Paribas)(2) | 40,000,000 | | 40,000,000 | |
Sheffield Receivables Co. LLC, 0.19%, 11/12/20 (LOC: Barclays Bank plc)(2) | 23,000,000 | | 22,995,036 | |
Sheffield Receivables Co. LLC, 0.19%, 11/16/20 (LOC: Barclays Bank plc)(2) | 4,750,000 | | 4,748,847 | |
Sheffield Receivables Co. LLC, 0.20%, 12/10/20 (LOC: Barclays Bank plc)(2) | 12,750,000 | | 12,745,042 | |
Societe Generale SA, 0.19%, 11/19/20(2) | 2,500,000 | | 2,499,370 | |
Thunder Bay Funding LLC, 0.32%, 1/19/21 (LOC: Royal Bank of Canada)(2) | 26,550,000 | | 26,524,851 | |
Toronto-Dominion Bank (The), VRN, 0.42%, (3-month LIBOR plus 0.14%), 11/16/20(2) | 3,000,000 | | 3,000,000 | |
Toronto-Dominion Bank (The), VRN, 0.45%, (3-month LIBOR plus 0.20%), 5/3/21(2) | 10,000,000 | | 10,000,000 | |
Toyota Motor Credit Corp., 0.38%, 11/24/20 | 5,000,000 | | 4,997,225 | |
Toyota Motor Credit Corp., 0.22%, 2/16/21 | 10,000,000 | | 9,991,567 | |
Toyota Motor Credit Corp., VRN, 0.26%, (1-month LIBOR plus 0.11%), 11/18/20 | 25,000,000 | | 25,000,000 | |
Toyota Motor Credit Corp., VRN, 0.30%, (3-month LIBOR plus 0.02%), 1/4/21 | 12,000,000 | | 12,000,000 | |
TOTAL COMMERCIAL PAPER | | 758,779,812 | |
MUNICIPAL SECURITIES — 23.4% | | |
Alameda Public Financing Authority Rev., (Alameda Point Improvement Project), VRDN, 0.20%, 10/6/20 (LOC: MUFG Union Bank N.A.) | 2,850,000 | | 2,850,000 | |
Alaska Housing Finance Corp. Rev., VRDN, 0.15%, 10/6/20 | 15,000,000 | | 15,000,000 | |
Alaska Housing Finance Corp. Rev., VRDN, 0.18%, 10/6/20 | 19,200,000 | | 19,200,000 | |
Alaska Housing Finance Corp. Rev., VRDN, 0.14%, 10/1/20 (SBBPA: FHLB) | 1,400,000 | | 1,400,000 | |
Calcasieu Parish Public Trust Authority Rev., (WPT Corp.), VRDN, 0.18%, 10/6/20 (LOC: Bank of America N.A.) | 2,885,000 | | 2,885,000 | |
Chicago Midway International Airport Rev., VRDN, 0.13%, 10/6/20 (LOC: Bank of Montreal) | 3,880,000 | | 3,880,000 | |
City of Wilkes-Barre GO, VRDN, 0.21%, 10/6/20 (LOC: PNC Bank N.A.) | 1,560,000 | | 1,560,000 | |
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority Rev., VRDN, 0.16%, 10/6/20 (SBBPA: FHLB) | 1,175,000 | | 1,175,000 | |
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority Rev., VRDN, 0.12%, 10/6/20 (SBBPA: Royal Bank of Canada) | 7,000,000 | | 7,000,000 | |
Connecticut State Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev., (Kingswood Oxford School, Inc.), VRDN, 0.15%, 10/6/20 (LOC: Bank of America N.A.) | 4,625,000 | | 4,625,000 | |
Gulf Coast Authority Rev., (Exxon Mobil Corp.), VRDN, 0.13%, 10/1/20 | 6,230,000 | | 6,230,000 | |
Hesperia Public Financing Authority Rev., VRDN, 0.23%, 10/6/20 (LOC: Bank of the West) | 2,770,000 | | 2,770,000 | |
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Illinois Finance Authority Rev., (Advocate Health Care Network Obligated Group), VRDN, 0.13%, 10/7/20 (SBBPA: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.) | $ | 3,375,000 | | $ | 3,375,000 | |
Illinois Housing Development Authority Rev., VRDN, 0.14%, 10/6/20 (LIQ FAC: FHLB) | 7,230,000 | | 7,230,000 | |
Illinois Housing Development Authority Rev., VRDN, 0.17%, 10/6/20 (SBBPA: FHLB) | 5,000,000 | | 5,000,000 | |
Illinois Housing Development Authority Rev., VRDN, 0.18%, 10/6/20 (SBBPA: FHLB) | 12,700,000 | | 12,700,000 | |
Kansas City Rev., VRDN, 0.15%, 10/6/20 (LOC: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.) | 2,460,000 | | 2,460,000 | |
Little Rock Metrocentere Improvement District No. 1 Rev., (Wehco Media, Inc.), VRDN, 0.13%, 10/1/20 (LOC: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.) | 1,600,000 | | 1,600,000 | |
Lower Neches Valley Authority Industrial Development Corp. Rev., (Exxon Capital Ventures, Inc.), VRDN, 0.13%, 10/1/20 (GA: Exxon Mobil Corp.) | 5,835,000 | | 5,835,000 | |
Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority Rev., (Bass Pro Outdoor World LLC), VRDN, 0.17%, 10/6/20 (LOC: Bank of America N.A.)(2) | 8,550,000 | | 8,550,000 | |
Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, 0.18%, 12/2/20 (LOC: Royal Bank of Canada) | 6,000,000 | | 6,000,000 | |
Memphis Health Educational & Housing Facility Board Rev., (Pedcor Investments 2007-CIII LP), VRDN, 0.18%, 10/6/20 (LOC: U.S. Bank N.A.) | 1,220,000 | | 1,220,000 | |
Michigan Finance Authority Rev., (School Loan Revolving Fund), VRDN, 0.16%, 10/6/20 (LOC: Bank of America N.A.) | 23,650,000 | | 23,650,000 | |
Mizuho Floater/Residual Trust Rev., VRDN, 0.27%, 10/6/20 (LOC: FHLMC) (LIQ FAC: Mizuho Capital Markets LLC)(2) | 32,500,000 | | 32,500,000 | |
Nebraska Investment Finance Authority Rev., VRDN, 0.15%, 10/6/20 (LOC: GNMA, FNMA and FHLMC) (SBBPA: FHLB) | 14,430,000 | | 14,430,000 | |
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority Rev., (AHS Hospital Corp.), VRDN, 0.12%, 10/6/20 (LOC: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.) | 7,050,000 | | 7,050,000 | |
New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council Rev., (Presbyterian Healthcare Services), VRDN, 0.15%, 10/6/20 (LOC: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.) | 9,400,000 | | 9,400,000 | |
New York City GO, VRDN, 0.13%, 10/1/20 (SBBPA: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.) | 2,820,000 | | 2,820,000 | |
New York City Housing Development Corp. Rev., (BX Parkview Associates LLC), VRDN, 0.15%, 10/7/20 (LOC: Citibank N.A.) | 5,735,000 | | 5,735,000 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority Rev., 5.00%, 3/31/21 | 7,650,000 | | 7,818,627 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority Rev., (Blythedale Children's Hospital), VRDN, 0.15%, 10/6/20 (LOC: TD Bank N.A.) | 500,000 | | 500,000 | |
Orange County Housing Finance Authority Rev., (Marbella Pointe Development Group LLLP), VRDN, 0.17%, 10/6/20 (LOC: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.) | 4,550,000 | | 4,550,000 | |
Pasadena Public Financing Authority Rev., VRDN, 0.81%, 10/6/20 (SBBPA: Bank of the West) | 11,860,000 | | 11,860,000 | |
Peralta Community College District Rev., VRDN, 0.16%, 10/6/20 (LOC: Barclays Bank plc) | 8,400,000 | | 8,400,000 | |
Philadelphia, 0.16%, 11/5/20 (LOC: Citibank N.A.) | 5,962,000 | | 5,962,000 | |
Port of Tacoma Rev., VRDN, 0.15%, 10/6/20 (LOC: PNC Bank N.A.) | 5,000,000 | | 5,000,000 | |
Rhode Island Health & Educational Building Corp. Rev., (Bryant University), VRDN, 0.14%, 10/6/20 (LOC: TD Bank N.A.) | 4,925,000 | | 4,925,000 | |
San Diego Housing Authority Rev., (Studio 15 Housing Partners LP), VRDN, 0.18%, 10/6/20 (LOC: Citibank N.A.) | 3,250,000 | | 3,250,000 | |
South Dakota Housing Development Authority Rev., VRDN, 0.21%, 10/6/20 (SBBPA: South Dakota Housing Development Authority) | 25,000,000 | | 25,000,000 | |
State of California, 0.17%, 11/10/20 (LOC: Royal Bank of Canada) | 5,895,000 | | 5,894,936 | |
State of Texas GO, VRDN, 0.13%, 10/6/20 (SBBPA: U.S. Bank N.A.) | 14,750,000 | | 14,750,000 | |
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| Principal Amount | Value |
State of Texas Rev., 4.00%, 8/26/21 | $ | 62,460,000 | | $ | 64,577,500 | |
Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts/Certificates Rev., VRDN, 0.16%, 10/6/20 (LOC: Barclays Bank plc) (LIQ FAC: Barclays Bank plc)(2) | 3,420,000 | | 3,420,000 | |
University of California, 0.24%, 10/26/20 | 2,500,000 | | 2,499,583 | |
Westchester County Healthcare Corp. Rev., (Senior Lien), VRDN, 0.13%, 10/6/20 (LOC: TD Bank N.A.) | 6,110,000 | | 6,110,000 | |
Westmoreland County Industrial Development Authority Rev., (Excela Health), VRDN, 0.25%, 10/6/20 (LOC: PNC Bank N.A.) | 1,155,000 | | 1,155,000 | |
Yale University, 0.16%, 10/2/20 | 6,410,000 | | 6,409,972 | |
Yale University, 0.22%, 10/6/20 | 1,300,000 | | 1,299,960 | |
TOTAL MUNICIPAL SECURITIES | | 401,512,578 | |
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES (1) — 11.4% | | |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.05%, 10/1/20 | 950,000 | | 950,000 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.09%, 10/15/20 | 61,382,500 | | 61,379,584 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.11%, 10/22/20 | 20,000,000 | | 19,998,775 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.14%, 10/29/20 | 35,000,000 | | 34,996,189 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.17%, 11/3/20 | 5,000,000 | | 4,999,221 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.09%, 11/10/20 | 2,300,000 | | 2,299,779 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.18%, 12/24/20 | 12,000,000 | | 11,995,100 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.10%, 12/31/20 | 10,000,000 | | 9,997,472 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.12%, 3/4/21 | 1,400,000 | | 1,399,299 | |
U.S. Treasury Cash Management Bills, 0.10%, 3/2/21 | 14,800,000 | | 14,793,751 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, VRN, 0.15%, (3-month USBMMY plus 0.05%), 10/31/20 | 10,000,000 | | 9,999,956 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, VRN, 0.22%, (3-month USBMMY plus 0.12%), 1/31/21 | 20,000,000 | | 19,997,224 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, VRN, 0.21%, (3-month USBMMY plus 0.11%), 4/30/22 | 2,500,000 | | 2,500,638 | |
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES | | 195,306,988 | |
CORPORATE BONDS — 10.7% | | |
CHS Properties, Inc., VRDN, 0.26%, 10/7/20 (LOC: Wells Fargo Bank N.A.) | 191,000 | | 191,000 | |
Cypress Bend Real Estate Development Co. LLC, VRDN, 0.18%, 10/6/20 (LOC: FHLB) | 18,385,000 | | 18,385,000 | |
East Grand Office Park LP, VRDN, 0.19%, 10/6/20 (LOC: FHLB) | 3,480,000 | | 3,480,000 | |
Fiore Capital LLC, VRDN, 0.35%, 10/7/20 (LOC: Wells Fargo Bank N.A.) | 13,530,000 | | 13,530,000 | |
General Secretariat of the Organization of American States, VRDN, 0.20%, 11/13/20 (LOC: Bank of America N.A.) | 14,515,000 | | 14,515,000 | |
HHH Investment Co. LLC, VRDN, 0.25%, 10/7/20 (LOC: Bank of the West) | 12,690,000 | | 12,690,000 | |
Labcon North America, VRDN, 0.24%, 10/6/20 (LOC: Bank of the West) | 2,100,000 | | 2,100,000 | |
Ness Family Partners LP, VRDN, 0.24%, 10/7/20 (LOC: Bank of the West) | 5,545,000 | | 5,545,000 | |
Partisan Property, Inc., VRDN, 0.15%, 10/6/20 (LOC: Wells Fargo Bank N.A.) | 6,122,400 | | 6,122,400 | |
Providence Health & Services Obligated Group, VRDN, 0.26%, 10/6/20 (LOC: U.S. Bank N.A.) | 39,115,000 | | 39,115,000 | |
Relay Relay LLC, VRDN, 0.18%, 10/6/20 (LOC: FHLB) | 6,045,000 | | 6,045,000 | |
Sidal Realty Co. LP, VRDN, 0.17%, 10/6/20 (LOC: Wells Fargo Bank N.A.) | 5,505,000 | | 5,505,000 | |
Tallahassee Orthopedic Center LC, VRDN, 0.40%, 10/1/20 (LOC: Wells Fargo Bank N.A.) | 1,710,000 | | 1,710,000 | |
Toyota Motor Credit Corp., MTN, VRN, 0.47%, (SOFR plus 0.40%), 10/23/20 | 10,000,000 | | 9,996,978 | |
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| Principal Amount | Value |
World Wildlife Fund, Inc., VRDN, 0.21%, 10/8/20 (LOC: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.) | $ | 43,425,000 | | $ | 43,425,000 | |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS | | 182,355,378 | |
CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT — 10.5% | | |
Bank of Montreal, VRN, 0.30%, (Daily EFFR plus 0.21%), 2/8/21 | 30,000,000 | | 30,000,000 | |
Bank of Montreal, VRN, 0.27%, (1-month LIBOR plus 0.11%), 9/9/21 | 11,500,000 | | 11,500,000 | |
Bank of Montreal, VRN, 0.27%, (SOFR plus 0.20%), 9/29/21 | 7,500,000 | | 7,500,000 | |
Bank of Nova Scotia (The), VRN, 0.49%, (1-month LIBOR plus 0.33%), 10/2/20 | 10,000,000 | | 10,000,000 | |
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, 0.26%, 9/29/21 | 10,000,000 | | 10,000,000 | |
Nordea Bank Abp, VRN, 0.35%, (3-month LIBOR plus 0.10%), 5/21/21 | 25,000,000 | | 25,000,792 | |
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, 0.21%, 3/19/21 | 25,000,000 | | 25,000,000 | |
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., 0.19%, 11/10/20(2) | 10,000,000 | | 10,000,000 | |
Toronto-Dominion Bank, VRN, 0.44%, (Daily EFFR plus 0.35%), 6/4/21 | 20,000,000 | | 20,000,000 | |
Wells Fargo Bank N.A., VRN, 0.37%, (3-month LIBOR plus 0.09%), 1/15/21 | 30,000,000 | | 30,000,000 | |
TOTAL CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT | | 179,000,792 | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY SECURITY(1) — 0.2% | | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.09%, 10/9/20 | 3,900,000 | | 3,899,922 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 100.5% | | 1,720,855,470 | |
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (0.5)% | | (7,710,033) | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 1,713,145,437 | |
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
EFFR | - | Effective Federal Funds Rate |
FHLB | - | Federal Home Loan Bank |
FHLMC | - | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation |
FNMA | - | Federal National Mortgage Association |
GA | - | Guaranty Agreement |
GNMA | - | Government National Mortgage Association |
GO | - | General Obligation |
LIBOR | - | London Interbank Offered Rate |
LIQ FAC | - | Liquidity Facilities |
LOC | - | Letter of Credit |
MTN | - | Medium Term Note |
SBBPA | - | Standby Bond Purchase Agreement |
SOFR | - | Secured Overnight Financing Rate |
USBMMY | - | U.S. Treasury Bill Money Market Yield |
VRDN | - | Variable Rate Demand Note. The instrument may be payable upon demand and adjusts periodically based upon the terms set forth in the security's offering documents. The rate shown is effective at the period end and the reference rate and spread, if any, is indicated. The date of the demand feature is disclosed. |
VRN | - | Variable Rate Note. The rate adjusts periodically based upon the terms set forth in the security’s offering documents. The rate shown is effective at the period end and the reference rate and spread, if any, is indicated. The security's effective maturity date may be shorter than the final maturity date shown. |
(1)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.
(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 $650,201,517, which represented 38.0% of total net assets.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (UNAUDITED) | |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (amortized cost and cost for federal income tax purposes) | $ | 1,720,855,470 | |
Cash | 107,668 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 3,875,000 | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | 1,629,489 | |
Interest receivable | 577,902 | |
| 1,727,045,529 | |
| |
Liabilities | |
Payable for investments purchased | 9,997,479 | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 3,552,289 | |
Accrued management fees | 350,227 | |
Dividends payable | 97 | |
| 13,900,092 | |
| |
Net Assets | $ | 1,713,145,437 | |
| |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital paid in | $ | 1,713,179,875 | |
Distributable earnings | (34,438) | |
| $ | 1,713,145,437 | |
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| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share |
Investor Class | $1,683,762,734 | 1,683,945,045 | $1.00 |
A Class | $21,214,579 | 21,203,500 | $1.00 |
C Class | $8,168,124 | 8,166,474 | $1.00 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (UNAUDITED) | |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Interest | $ | 5,491,781 | |
| |
Expenses: | |
Management fees | 4,753,312 | |
Distribution and service fees: | |
A Class | 26,386 | |
C Class | 80,438 | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 62,826 | |
Other expenses | 1,435 | |
| 4,924,397 | |
Fees waived | (913,483) | |
| 4,010,914 | |
| |
Net investment income (loss) | 1,480,867 | |
| |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | 74 | |
| |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | 1,480,941 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
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SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2020 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | September 30, 2020 | March 31, 2020 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 1,480,867 | | $ | 22,496,622 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | 74 | | (34,851) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 1,480,941 | | 22,461,771 | |
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Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From earnings: | | |
Investor Class | (1,469,302) | | (22,095,996) | |
A Class | (9,214) | | (273,245) | |
C Class | (1,991) | | (134,526) | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (1,480,507) | | (22,503,767) | |
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Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 4) | 73,952,529 | | 269,759,376 | |
| | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | 73,952,963 | | 269,717,380 | |
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Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 1,639,192,474 | | 1,369,475,094 | |
End of period | $ | 1,713,145,437 | | $ | 1,639,192,474 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (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 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. If the fund determines that the amortized cost does 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.
Management Fees — The trust has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per class. The agreement provides that ACIM will pay all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent trustees (including legal counsel fees), extraordinary expenses, and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class's daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The 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 0.2370% to 0.3500% and the rates for the Complex Fee range from 0.2500% to 0.3100%. In order to maintain a positive yield, ACIM may voluntarily waive a portion of the management fee on a daily basis. The fee waiver may be revised or terminated at any time by the investment advisor without notice. The total amount of the waiver for each class for the period ended September 30, 2020 was $817,057, $10,493, and $8,198 for Investor Class, A Class, and C Class, respectively. The effective annual management fee before waiver for each class for the period ended September 30, 2020 was 0.56%. The effective annual management fee after waiver for each class for the period ended September 30, 2020 was 0.46% for Investor Class, 0.46% for A Class, and 0.48% for C Class.
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, 2020 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 the period ended September 30, 2020 was $16,519 and $61,216 for the A Class and C Class, respectively. The effective annual distribution and service fee after waiver was 0.09% for the A Class and 0.18% for C 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 $5,445,000 and $680,000, 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, 2020 | Year ended March 31, 2020 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class | | | | |
Sold | 520,282,567 | | $ | 520,282,567 | | 964,711,949 | | $ | 964,711,949 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 1,444,680 | | 1,444,680 | | 21,831,093 | | 21,831,093 | |
Redeemed | (432,456,308) | | (432,456,308) | | (728,795,941) | | (728,795,941) | |
| 89,270,939 | | 89,270,939 | | 257,747,101 | | 257,747,101 | |
A Class | | | | |
Sold | 4,417,706 | | 4,417,706 | | 13,145,308 | | 13,145,308 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 9,141 | | 9,141 | | 271,097 | | 271,097 | |
Redeemed | (4,660,469) | | (4,660,469) | | (11,814,901) | | (11,814,901) | |
| (233,622) | | (233,622) | | 1,601,504 | | 1,601,504 | |
C Class | | | | |
Sold | 7,358,438 | | 7,358,438 | | 14,897,813 | | 14,897,813 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 1,981 | | 1,981 | | 134,407 | | 134,407 | |
Redeemed | (22,445,207) | | (22,445,207) | | (4,621,449) | | (4,621,449) | |
| (15,084,788) | | (15,084,788) | | 10,410,771 | | 10,410,771 | |
Net increase (decrease) | 73,952,529 | | $ | 73,952,529 | | 269,759,376 | | $ | 269,759,376 | |
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.
•Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments.
•Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars.
•Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions).
The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments.
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. Risk Factors
The fund may invest in instruments that have variable or floating coupon rates based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). LIBOR is a benchmark interest rate intended to be representative of the rate at which certain major international banks lend to one another over short-terms. LIBOR will be phased out by the end of 2021. Uncertainty remains regarding a replacement rate or rates for LIBOR. The transition process may lead to increased volatility or illiquidity in markets for instruments that rely on LIBOR. This could result in a change to the value of such instruments.
7. 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, 2020, the fund had accumulated short-term capital losses of $(34,872), which represent net capital loss carryovers that may be used to offset future realized capital gains for federal income tax purposes. The capital loss carryovers may be carried forward for an unlimited period. Future capital loss carryover utilization in any given year may be subject to Internal Revenue Code limitations.
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended 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) | 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(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 |
2020(2) | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | — | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.09% | 0.47%(4) | 0.57%(4) | 0.18%(4) | 0.08%(4) | $1,683,763 |
2020 | $1.00 | 0.02 | —(3) | 0.02 | (0.02) | —(3) | (0.02) | $1.00 | 1.61% | 0.58% | 0.58% | 1.58% | 1.58% | $1,594,491 |
2019 | $1.00 | 0.02 | —(3) | 0.02 | (0.02) | — | (0.02) | $1.00 | 1.79% | 0.58% | 0.58% | 1.78% | 1.78% | $1,336,785 |
2018 | $1.00 | 0.01 | —(3) | 0.01 | (0.01) | — | (0.01) | $1.00 | 0.78% | 0.58% | 0.58% | 0.77% | 0.77% | $1,237,530 |
2017 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | — | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.19% | 0.58% | 0.58% | 0.17% | 0.17% | $1,268,148 |
2016 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | — | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.30% | 0.58% | 0.02% | (0.26)% | $1,563,574 |
A Class |
2020(2) | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | — | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.04% | 0.56%(4) | 0.82%(4) | 0.09%(4) | (0.17)%(4) | $21,215 |
2020 | $1.00 | 0.01 | —(3) | 0.01 | (0.01) | —(3) | (0.01) | $1.00 | 1.36% | 0.83% | 0.83% | 1.33% | 1.33% | $21,448 |
2019 | $1.00 | 0.02 | —(3) | 0.02 | (0.02) | — | (0.02) | $1.00 | 1.54% | 0.83% | 0.83% | 1.53% | 1.53% | $19,847 |
2018 | $1.00 | 0.01 | —(3) | 0.01 | (0.01) | — | (0.01) | $1.00 | 0.65% | 0.70% | 0.83% | 0.65% | 0.52% | $24,012 |
2017 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | — | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.19% | 0.58% | 0.83% | 0.17% | (0.08)% | $25,649 |
2016 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | — | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.32% | 0.83% | 0.00%(5) | (0.51)% | $209,165 |
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| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss) | 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(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) |
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2020(2) | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | — | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.67%(4) | 1.32%(4) | (0.02)%(4) | (0.67)%(4) | $8,168 | |
2020 | $1.00 | 0.01 | —(3) | 0.01 | (0.01) | —(3) | (0.01) | $1.00 | 0.85% | 1.33% | 1.33% | 0.83% | 0.83% | $23,253 | |
2019 | $1.00 | 0.01 | —(3) | 0.01 | (0.01) | — | (0.01) | $1.00 | 1.03% | 1.33% | 1.33% | 1.03% | 1.03% | $12,843 | |
2018 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | — | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.40% | 0.96% | 1.33% | 0.39% | 0.02% | $12,067 | |
2017 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | — | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.19% | 0.58% | 1.33% | 0.17% | (0.58)% | $9,958 | |
2016 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | — | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.32% | 1.33% | 0.00%(5) | (1.01)% | $9,526 | |
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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.
(2)Six months ended September 30, 2020 (unaudited).
(3)Per-share amount was less than $0.005.
(4)Annualized.
(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 17, 2020, 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 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:
•the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, and other services provided to the Fund;
•the wide range of other programs and services the Advisor and its affiliates provide to the Fund and its shareholders on a routine and non-routine basis;
•the Fund’s investment performance, 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;
•the cost of owning the Fund compared to the cost of owning similar funds;
•the compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory experience of the Advisor and its affiliates and certain other Fund service providers;
•financial data showing the cost of services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates to the Fund, the profitability of the Fund to the Advisor, and the overall profitability of the Advisor;
•the Advisor’s strategic plans;
•the Advisor’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic;
•any economies of scale associated with the Advisor’s management of the Fund;
•services provided and charges to the Advisor’s other investment management clients;
•fees and expenses associated with any investment by the Fund in other funds;
•payments and practices in connection with financial intermediaries holding shares of the Fund on behalf of their clients and the services provided by intermediaries in connection therewith; and
•any collateral benefits derived by the Advisor from the management of the Fund.
In keeping with its practice, the Board held two meetings and the independent Trustees met in private session to discuss the renewal and to review and discuss the information provided in response to their request. The Board held active discussions with the Advisor regarding the
renewal of the management agreement. The independent Trustees had the benefit of the advice of their independent counsel throughout the process.
Factors Considered
The Trustees considered all of the information provided by the Advisor, the independent data providers, and the independent Trustees’ independent counsel in connection with the approval. They determined that the information was sufficient for them to evaluate the management agreement for the Fund. In connection with their review, the Trustees did not identify any single factor as being all-important or controlling and each Trustee may have attributed different levels of importance to different factors. In deciding to renew the management agreement, the Board based its decision on a number of factors, including the following:
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services — Generally. Under the management agreement, the Advisor is responsible for providing or arranging for all services necessary for the operation of the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor provides or arranges at its own expense a wide variety of services including:
•constructing and designing the Fund
•portfolio research and security selection
•initial capitalization/funding
•securities trading
•Fund administration
•custody of Fund assets
•daily valuation of the Fund’s portfolio
•shareholder servicing and transfer agency, including shareholder confirmations, recordkeeping, and communications
•legal services (except the independent Trustees’ counsel)
•regulatory and portfolio compliance
•financial reporting
•marketing and distribution (except amounts paid by the Fund under Rule 12b-1 plans)
The Board noted that many of these services have expanded over time in terms of both quantity and complexity in response to shareholder demands, competition in the industry, changing distribution channels, and the changing regulatory environment.
Investment Management Services. The nature of the investment management services provided to the Fund is quite complex and allows Fund shareholders access to professional money management, instant diversification of their investments 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 investment performance information during the management agreement renewal process. If performance concerns are identified, the Fund receives special reviews until performance improves, during which the Board discusses with the Advisor the reasons for such results (e.g., market conditions, security selection) and any efforts being undertaken to improve performance. The Fund’s performance was at the median 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.
Shareholder and Other Services. Under the management agreement, the Advisor, either directly or through affiliates or third parties, provides the Fund with a comprehensive package of transfer agency, shareholder, and other services. The Board, directly and through its various committees, regularly reviews reports and evaluations of such services at its regular meetings. These reports include, but are not limited to, information regarding the operational efficiency and accuracy of the shareholder and transfer agency services provided, staffing levels, shareholder satisfaction, technology support (including cyber security), new products and services offered to Fund shareholders, securities trading activities, portfolio valuation services, auditing services, and legal and operational compliance activities. The Board found the services provided by the Advisor to the Fund under the management agreement to be competitive and of high quality.
COVID-19 Response. During 2020, much of the world experienced unprecedented change and challenges from the impacts of the rapidly evolving, worldwide spread of the COVID-19 virus. The Board evaluated the Advisor’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on service to the Fund. The Board found that Fund shareholders have continued to receive the Advisor’s investment management and other services without disruption, and Advisor personnel have demonstrated great resiliency in providing those services. The Board, directly and through its committees, continues to monitor the impact of the pandemic and the response of each of the Fund’s service providers.
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.
Ethics. The Board generally considers the Advisor’s commitment to providing quality services to shareholders and to conducting its business ethically. They noted that the Advisor’s practices generally meet or exceed industry best practices.
Economies of Scale. The Board also reviewed information provided by the Advisor regarding the possible existence of economies of scale in connection with the management of the Fund. The Board concluded that economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, especially on a fund-by-fund basis. The Board concluded that the Advisor is appropriately sharing economies of scale, to the extent they exist, through its competitive fee structure, offering competitive fees from fund inception, and through reinvestment in its business, infrastructure, investment capabilities and initiatives to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded services.
Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than brokerage expenses, expenses attributable to short sales, taxes, interest, extraordinary expenses, fees and expenses of the Fund’s independent Trustees (including their independent legal counsel), and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act. Under this 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, 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 group. The Board concluded that the management fee paid by the Fund to the Advisor under the management agreement is reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Comparison to Fees and Services Provided to Other Clients of the Advisor. The Board also requested and received information from the Advisor concerning the nature of the services, fees, costs, and profitability of its advisory services to advisory clients other than the Fund. They observed that these varying types of client accounts require different services and involve different regulatory and entrepreneurial risks than the management of the Fund. The Board analyzed this information and concluded that the fees charged and services provided to the Fund were reasonable by comparison.
Payments to Intermediaries. The Trustees also requested and received a description of payments made to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided by intermediaries. These payments include various payments made by the Fund or the Advisor to different types of intermediaries and recordkeepers for distribution and service activities provided with respect to the Fund. The Trustees reviewed such information and received representations from the Advisor that all such payments by the Fund were made pursuant to the Fund’s Rule 12b-1 Plan and that all such payments by the Advisor were made from the Advisor’s resources and reasonable profits. The Board found such 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 may receive proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex. The Board 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 American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com/proxy. A description of the policies is also available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on americancentury.com/proxy. It is also available at sec.gov.
Portfolio Holdings Disclosure
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) each month on Form N-MFP. The fund’s Form N-MFP reports are available on its website at americancentury.com and on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. 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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| Short Duration Fund |
| Investor Class (ACSNX) |
| I Class (ASHHX) |
| A Class (ACSQX) |
| C Class (ACSKX) |
| R Class (ACSPX) |
| R5 Class (ACSUX) |
| R6 Class (ASDDX) |
Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the fund’s shareholder reports like this one will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from the fund or from your financial intermediary, such as a broker-dealer or bank. Instead, the reports will be made available on a website, and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.
If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the fund or your financial intermediary electronically by calling or sending an email request to your appropriate contacts as listed on the back cover of this report.
You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. You can inform the fund or your financial intermediary that you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports by calling or sending an email request to your appropriate contacts as listed on the back cover of this report. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held with the fund complex/your financial intermediary.
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Shareholder Fee Example | |
Schedule of Investments | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Statement of Operations | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Financial Highlights | |
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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, 2020. It provides a market overview (below), followed by a schedule of fund investments and other financial information. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.
Markets Bounced Back from Steep Sell-Off
The reporting period began on the heels of a massive risk asset sell-off triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic shutdowns. U.S. stocks, corporate bonds and other riskier assets plunged, and the resulting flight to quality drove U.S. Treasury yields to record lows. However, thanks to swift and aggressive action from the Federal Reserve (Fed) and the federal government, the financial markets rebounded quickly.
The Fed’s response included slashing interest rates to near 0%, launching quantitative easing and unveiling several lending programs for corporations and municipalities. Congress delivered a
$2 trillion aid package to employees and businesses affected by the shutdowns. These efforts helped stabilize the financial markets and Treasury yields. By the end of April, a turnaround was well underway, and the bullish sentiment generally continued through September. In addition, declining coronavirus infection, hospitalization and death rates, the gradual reopening of state economies, and COVID-19 treatment and vaccine progress also helped fuel the recovery.
U.S. stocks (S&P 500 Index) returned more than 31% for the six-month period. The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index gained nearly 4%, largely due to a corporate bond rally.
A Slow Return to Normal
The return to pre-pandemic life will take time and patience, but we are confident we will get there. Several drug companies are in final stages of vaccine trials, and medical professionals continue to fine-tune virus treatment protocols. In the meantime, investors likely will face periods of outbreak-related disruptions, economic and political uncertainty, and heightened market volatility. These influences can be unsettling, but they tend to be temporary.
We appreciate your confidence in us during these extraordinary times. Our firm has a long history of helping clients weather unpredictable markets, and we’re confident we will continue to meet today’s challenges.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Thomas
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Century Investments
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Portfolio at a Glance | |
Average Duration (effective) | 1.9 years |
Weighted Average Life to Maturity | 2.9 years |
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Types of Investments in Portfolio | % of net assets |
Corporate Bonds | 32.8% |
U.S. Treasury Securities | 31.5% |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | 16.1% |
Asset-Backed Securities | 15.1% |
Collateralized Loan Obligations | 3.3% |
U.S. Government Agency Securities | 2.7% |
U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | 0.3% |
Bank Loan Obligations | —* |
Temporary Cash Investments | 1.7% |
Other Assets and Liabilities | (3.5)% |
*Category is less than 0.05% of total net assets.
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, 2020 to September 30, 2020.
Actual Expenses
The table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses for each class. You may use the information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century Investments fund, or I Class shares of the American Century Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century Investments account (i.e., not through a financial intermediary or employer-sponsored retirement plan account), American Century Investments may charge you a $25.00 annual account maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than $10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your accounts to pay the $25.00 fee. In determining your total eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in all personal accounts (including American Century Investments brokerage accounts) registered under your Social Security number. Personal accounts include individual accounts, joint accounts, UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth, Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other retirement accounts. If you have only business, business retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Investments brokerage accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. If you are subject to the account maintenance fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee amount.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return of a fund’s share class. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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Annualized Expense Ratio(1) |
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,039.70 | $3.02 | 0.59% |
I Class | $1,000 | $1,040.20 | $2.51 | 0.49% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,038.40 | $4.29 | 0.84% |
C Class | $1,000 | $1,034.50 | $8.11 | 1.59% |
R Class | $1,000 | $1,037.10 | $5.57 | 1.09% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $1,040.70 | $2.00 | 0.39% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $1,041.00 | $1.74 | 0.34% |
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,022.11 | $2.99 | 0.59% |
I Class | $1,000 | $1,022.61 | $2.48 | 0.49% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,020.86 | $4.26 | 0.84% |
C Class | $1,000 | $1,017.10 | $8.04 | 1.59% |
R Class | $1,000 | $1,019.60 | $5.52 | 1.09% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $1,023.11 | $1.98 | 0.39% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $1,023.36 | $1.72 | 0.34% |
(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, 2020 (UNAUDITED)
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CORPORATE BONDS — 32.8% | | |
Aerospace and Defense — 0.2% | | |
Boeing Co. (The), 2.70%, 5/1/22 | $ | 1,000,000 | | $ | 1,019,925 | |
Air Freight and Logistics — 0.2% | | |
FedEx Corp., 3.40%, 1/14/22 | 1,000,000 | | 1,036,934 | |
Automobiles — 1.7% | | |
American Honda Finance Corp., MTN, 1.20%, 7/8/25 | 760,000 | | 766,418 | |
Daimler Finance North America LLC, 3.40%, 2/22/22(1) | 1,000,000 | | 1,035,817 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 5.09%, 1/7/21 | 1,200,000 | | 1,204,500 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 3.35%, 11/1/22 | 2,000,000 | | 1,972,720 | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 3.20%, 7/6/21 | 1,500,000 | | 1,522,988 | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 4.20%, 11/6/21 | 1,000,000 | | 1,032,682 | |
| | 7,535,125 | |
Banks — 4.7% | | |
Bank of America Corp., MTN, VRN, 2.33%, 10/1/21 | 1,520,000 | | 1,520,000 | |
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 3.00%, 12/20/23 | 2,713,000 | | 2,850,291 | |
Bank of Montreal, MTN, 1.85%, 5/1/25 | 1,380,000 | | 1,440,652 | |
BBVA Bancomer SA, 6.75%, 9/30/22 | 1,100,000 | | 1,187,175 | |
BBVA Bancomer SA, 1.875%, 9/18/25(1) | 1,000,000 | | 978,250 | |
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, 0.95%, 6/23/23 | 820,000 | | 827,841 | |
Citigroup, Inc., VRN, 3.11%, 4/8/26 | 770,000 | | 829,633 | |
DNB Bank ASA, VRN, 1.13%, 9/16/26(1) | 550,000 | | 549,021 | |
FNB Corp., 2.20%, 2/24/23 | 530,000 | | 535,296 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 2.08%, 4/22/26 | 1,935,000 | | 2,024,066 | |
National Bank of Canada, VRN, 0.90%, 8/15/23 | 750,000 | | 753,316 | |
Natwest Group plc, VRN, 2.36%, 5/22/24 | 149,000 | | 153,010 | |
Royal Bank of Canada, MTN, 1.15%, 6/10/25 | 720,000 | | 729,970 | |
Santander UK Group Holdings plc, VRN, 1.53%, 8/21/26 | 610,000 | | 600,863 | |
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Ltd., 0.80%, 9/12/23(1) | 1,200,000 | | 1,203,072 | |
Synchrony Bank, 3.65%, 5/24/21 | 1,000,000 | | 1,015,206 | |
Toronto-Dominion Bank (The), MTN, 0.75%, 6/12/23 | 840,000 | | 845,374 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., VRN, 2.19%, 4/30/26 | 1,060,000 | | 1,102,558 | |
Wells Fargo Bank N.A., VRN, 2.08%, 9/9/22 | 2,000,000 | | 2,028,697 | |
| | 21,174,291 | |
Beverages — 0.2% | | |
PepsiCo, Inc., 0.75%, 5/1/23 | 800,000 | | 809,148 | |
Biotechnology — 2.3% | | |
AbbVie, Inc., 2.30%, 11/21/22(1) | 4,670,000 | | 4,834,491 | |
Amgen, Inc., 3.625%, 5/15/22 | 1,500,000 | | 1,566,894 | |
Gilead Sciences, Inc., 3.25%, 9/1/22 | 1,500,000 | | 1,573,318 | |
Gilead Sciences, Inc., 0.75%, 9/29/23 | 2,110,000 | | 2,114,608 | |
| | 10,089,311 | |
Capital Markets — 1.8% | | |
Ares Capital Corp., 3.25%, 7/15/25 | 1,360,000 | | 1,353,356 | |
Credit Suisse Group AG, VRN, 2.59%, 9/11/25(1) | 250,000 | | 261,018 | |
Credit Suisse Group AG, VRN, 2.19%, 6/5/26(1) | 1,155,000 | | 1,194,457 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 3.00%, 4/26/22 | 850,000 | | 862,380 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 3.50%, 4/1/25 | 675,000 | | 745,835 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 2.19%, 4/28/26 | $ | 2,330,000 | | $ | 2,442,711 | |
Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp., 3.50%, 2/25/25 | 360,000 | | 362,414 | |
Owl Rock Technology Finance Corp., 4.75%, 12/15/25(1) | 605,000 | | 599,054 | |
| | 7,821,225 | |
Commercial Services and Supplies† | | |
Nielsen Finance LLC / Nielsen Finance Co., 5.00%, 4/15/22(1) | 179,000 | | 179,627 | |
Communications Equipment† | | |
Juniper Networks, Inc., 4.50%, 3/15/24 | 159,000 | | 177,823 | |
Consumer Finance — 0.5% | | |
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 3.15%, 2/15/24 | 700,000 | | 694,660 | |
Capital One Bank USA N.A., 3.375%, 2/15/23 | 1,400,000 | | 1,480,520 | |
| | 2,175,180 | |
Diversified Financial Services — 0.3% | | |
AIG Global Funding, 0.90%, 9/22/25(1) | 1,045,000 | | 1,038,933 | |
NatWest Markets plc, 2.375%, 5/21/23(1) | 401,000 | | 413,094 | |
| | 1,452,027 | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 1.0% | | |
Deutsche Telekom International Finance BV, 1.95%, 9/19/21(1) | 2,251,000 | | 2,276,515 | |
Ooredoo International Finance Ltd., MTN, 4.75%, 2/16/21 | 2,200,000 | | 2,234,946 | |
| | 4,511,461 | |
Electric Utilities — 0.1% | | |
Florida Power & Light Co., 2.85%, 4/1/25 | 500,000 | | 549,426 | |
Entertainment — 1.0% | | |
Netflix, Inc., 5.50%, 2/15/22 | 1,000,000 | | 1,050,000 | |
Netflix, Inc., 3.625%, 6/15/25(1) | 1,020,000 | | 1,067,430 | |
TWDC Enterprises 18 Corp., MTN, 2.125%, 9/13/22 | 1,165,000 | | 1,202,157 | |
Walt Disney Co. (The), 1.75%, 1/13/26 | 890,000 | | 925,790 | |
| | 4,245,377 | |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 1.4% | | |
Equinix, Inc., 5.375%, 5/15/27 | 1,800,000 | | 1,964,222 | |
Federal Realty Investment Trust, 3.95%, 1/15/24 | 910,000 | | 986,567 | |
Retail Properties of America, Inc., 4.00%, 3/15/25 | 546,000 | | 542,069 | |
SBA Tower Trust, 1.88%, 7/15/50(1) | 2,547,000 | | 2,611,717 | |
| | 6,104,575 | |
Food and Staples Retailing — 0.4% | | |
Albertsons Cos., Inc. / Safeway, Inc. / New Albertsons LP / Albertsons LLC, 3.50%, 2/15/23(1) | 1,000,000 | | 1,017,750 | |
Sysco Corp., 5.65%, 4/1/25 | 550,000 | | 650,957 | |
| | 1,668,707 | |
Food Products — 0.6% | | |
Mondelez International Holdings Netherlands BV, 2.00%, 10/28/21(1) | 2,000,000 | | 2,031,943 | |
Mondelez International, Inc., 0.625%, 7/1/22 | 740,000 | | 743,002 | |
| | 2,774,945 | |
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 0.4% | | |
Becton Dickinson and Co., 2.89%, 6/6/22 | 1,000,000 | | 1,034,768 | |
Stryker Corp., 1.15%, 6/15/25 | 750,000 | | 760,109 | |
| | 1,794,877 | |
Health Care Providers and Services — 1.1% | | |
Centene Corp., 4.75%, 1/15/25 | 2,000,000 | | 2,058,100 | |
CVS Health Corp., 3.70%, 3/9/23 | 863,000 | | 924,722 | |
Express Scripts Holding Co., 2.60%, 11/30/20 | 2,000,000 | | 2,007,098 | |
| | 4,989,920 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 0.2% | | |
Starbucks Corp., 1.30%, 5/7/22 | $ | 710,000 | | $ | 719,584 | |
Household Durables — 0.6% | | |
D.R. Horton, Inc., 2.55%, 12/1/20 | 1,000,000 | | 1,003,414 | |
Lennar Corp., 2.95%, 11/29/20 | 1,500,000 | | 1,503,750 | |
| | 2,507,164 | |
Insurance — 1.2% | | |
Athene Global Funding, 2.80%, 5/26/23(1) | 403,000 | | 420,499 | |
Athene Global Funding, 2.50%, 1/14/25(1) | 1,320,000 | | 1,361,728 | |
Athene Global Funding, 2.55%, 6/29/25(1) | 320,000 | | 329,580 | |
Great-West Lifeco US Finance 2020 LP, 0.90%, 8/12/25(1) | 615,000 | | 614,213 | |
Protective Life Global Funding, 1.17%, 7/15/25(1) | 1,350,000 | | 1,361,379 | |
Unum Group, 4.50%, 3/15/25 | 1,220,000 | | 1,357,063 | |
| | 5,444,462 | |
Internet and Direct Marketing Retail — 0.1% | | |
Expedia Group, Inc., 3.60%, 12/15/23(1) | 500,000 | | 511,191 | |
Machinery — 0.5% | | |
John Deere Capital Corp., MTN, 1.20%, 4/6/23 | 2,000,000 | | 2,040,349 | |
Media — 1.4% | | |
Discovery Communications LLC, 3.95%, 6/15/25 | 491,000 | | 554,060 | |
Time Warner Entertainment Co. LP, 8.375%, 3/15/23 | 774,000 | | 910,168 | |
ViacomCBS, Inc., 3.70%, 8/15/24 | 1,976,000 | | 2,164,635 | |
ViacomCBS, Inc., 4.75%, 5/15/25 | 535,000 | | 614,424 | |
WPP Finance 2010, 3.75%, 9/19/24 | 1,950,000 | | 2,142,617 | |
| | 6,385,904 | |
Metals and Mining — 0.1% | | |
Steel Dynamics, Inc., 2.40%, 6/15/25 | 510,000 | | 532,592 | |
Multi-Utilities — 1.2% | | |
CenterPoint Energy, Inc., 3.60%, 11/1/21 | 2,000,000 | | 2,065,805 | |
DTE Energy Co., 2.25%, 11/1/22 | 1,500,000 | | 1,551,349 | |
Sempra Energy, 2.85%, 11/15/20 | 1,500,000 | | 1,501,274 | |
| | 5,118,428 | |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 3.9% | | |
Chevron Corp., 1.14%, 5/11/23 | 1,250,000 | | 1,274,908 | |
Energy Transfer Partners LP / Regency Energy Finance Corp., 5.875%, 3/1/22 | 1,500,000 | | 1,566,297 | |
Exxon Mobil Corp., 1.57%, 4/15/23 | 2,000,000 | | 2,058,799 | |
Gazprom PJSC Via Gaz Capital SA, 6.00%, 1/23/21 | 2,200,000 | | 2,235,495 | |
HollyFrontier Corp., 2.625%, 10/1/23 | 1,350,000 | | 1,354,499 | |
Lukoil International Finance BV, 6.125%, 11/9/20 | 2,200,000 | | 2,214,461 | |
MPLX LP, 5.25%, 1/15/25 | 400,000 | | 414,716 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 4.875%, 1/24/22 | 2,050,000 | | 2,077,706 | |
Phillips 66, 4.30%, 4/1/22 | 2,000,000 | | 2,109,723 | |
Saudi Arabian Oil Co., MTN, 2.75%, 4/16/22 | 1,100,000 | | 1,127,583 | |
Williams Cos., Inc. (The), 7.875%, 9/1/21 | 1,000,000 | | 1,066,274 | |
| | 17,500,461 | |
Pharmaceuticals — 2.6% | | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., 2.60%, 5/16/22 | 2,000,000 | | 2,075,602 | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., 3.25%, 8/15/22 | 1,000,000 | | 1,054,055 | |
Elanco Animal Health, Inc., 4.91%, 8/27/21 | 1,000,000 | | 1,028,750 | |
Elanco Animal Health, Inc., 5.27%, 8/28/23 | 2,000,000 | | 2,146,250 | |
GlaxoSmithKline Capital plc, 0.53%, 10/1/23(2) | 1,490,000 | | 1,491,546 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Merck & Co., Inc., 0.75%, 2/24/26 | $ | 2,000,000 | | $ | 2,007,672 | |
Royalty Pharma plc, 0.75%, 9/2/23(1) | 1,220,000 | | 1,217,545 | |
Upjohn, Inc., 1.125%, 6/22/22(1) | 667,000 | | 672,484 | |
| | 11,693,904 | |
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 0.5% | | |
Broadcom Corp. / Broadcom Cayman Finance Ltd., 3.125%, 1/15/25 | 215,000 | | 229,536 | |
Broadcom, Inc., 2.25%, 11/15/23 | 540,000 | | 561,788 | |
Microchip Technology, Inc., 2.67%, 9/1/23(1) | 460,000 | | 476,520 | |
NXP BV / NXP Funding LLC, 3.875%, 9/1/22(1) | 1,090,000 | | 1,152,370 | |
| | 2,420,214 | |
Software — 0.2% | | |
Oracle Corp., 2.50%, 4/1/25 | 820,000 | | 879,961 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 1.0% | | |
Dell International LLC / EMC Corp., 5.875%, 6/15/21(1) | 331,000 | | 332,046 | |
Dell International LLC / EMC Corp., 5.45%, 6/15/23(1) | 828,000 | | 908,313 | |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., 1.45%, 4/1/24 | 1,090,000 | | 1,104,776 | |
Seagate HDD Cayman, 4.25%, 3/1/22 | 778,000 | | 812,228 | |
Seagate HDD Cayman, 4.75%, 6/1/23 | 763,000 | | 830,032 | |
Seagate HDD Cayman, 4.875%, 3/1/24 | 476,000 | | 518,198 | |
| | 4,505,593 | |
Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods — 0.4% | | |
NIKE, Inc., 2.40%, 3/27/25 | 1,500,000 | | 1,614,387 | |
Thrifts and Mortgage Finance — 0.5% | | |
Nationwide Building Society, 1.00%, 8/28/25(1) | 2,210,000 | | 2,190,508 | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.5% | | |
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 3.50%, 4/15/25(1) | 855,000 | | 938,978 | |
VEON Holdings BV, 3.95%, 6/16/21 | 1,100,000 | | 1,114,284 | |
| | 2,053,262 | |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $143,636,647) | | 146,227,868 | |
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES — 31.5% | | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.375%, 7/15/23 | 6,680,220 | | 7,007,709 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.625%, 1/15/24 | 12,214,950 | | 12,982,406 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.125%, 7/15/24 | 5,456,000 | | 5,772,876 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.125%, 10/15/24 | 10,098,800 | | 10,721,701 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.375%, 10/31/20 | 800,000 | | 800,838 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.875%, 3/31/22(3) | 1,000,000 | | 1,026,016 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.625%, 12/15/22 | 2,000,000 | | 2,065,742 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.50%, 3/15/23(3) | 21,000,000 | | 21,183,750 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.25%, 4/15/23 | 4,000,000 | | 4,010,781 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.125%, 5/15/23 | 10,000,000 | | 9,994,141 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.25%, 6/15/23(3) | 38,500,000 | | 38,600,762 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.125%, 8/15/23 | 26,600,000 | | 26,576,101 | |
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES (Cost $140,462,828) | | 140,742,823 | |
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS — 16.1% | | |
Private Sponsor Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 9.6% | | |
Angel Oak Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-6, Class A2 SEQ, VRN, 2.83%, 11/25/59(1) | 2,217,181 | | 2,252,717 | |
Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-1, Class A1, VRN, 3.84%, (1-year H15T1Y plus 2.25%), 2/25/36 | 315,923 | | 319,150 | |
Bunker Hill Loan Depositary Trust, Series 2019-2, Class A2 SEQ,VRN, 3.08%, 7/25/49(1) | 2,299,865 | | 2,367,087 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Bunker Hill Loan Depositary Trust, Series 2019-2, Class A3 SEQ, 3.19%, 7/25/49(1) | $ | 1,533,243 | | $ | 1,565,598 | |
Bunker Hill Loan Depositary Trust, Series 2019-3, Class A1 SEQ, 2.72%, 11/25/59(1) | 2,095,877 | | 2,152,716 | |
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2004-UST1, Class A5, VRN, 2.77%, 8/25/34 | 530,963 | | 526,476 | |
COLT Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2019-4, Class A2 SEQ, VRN, 2.84%, 11/25/49(1) | 1,894,335 | | 1,919,559 | |
COLT Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2020-1, Class A1 SEQ, VRN, 2.49%, 2/25/50(1) | 1,432,304 | | 1,451,194 | |
Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Series 2005-17, Class 1A11, 5.50%, 9/25/35 | 1,775 | | 1,584 | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates, Series 2020-SPT1, Class A1 SEQ, 1.70%, 4/25/65(1) | 2,321,676 | | 2,333,780 | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-NQM1, Class A1, 2.66%, 10/25/59(1) | 846,990 | | 869,293 | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-AFC1, Class A1, VRN, 2.24%, 2/25/50(1) | 1,365,163 | | 1,386,785 | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-NQM1, Class A1, 1.21%, 5/25/65(1) | 3,000,000 | | 2,999,951 | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-NQM1, Class A2, 1.41%, 5/25/65(1) | 3,000,000 | | 2,999,971 | |
GCAT Trust, Series 2019-NQM3, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 3.04%, 11/25/59(1) | 2,109,801 | | 2,140,119 | |
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-AR5, Class 3A3, VRN, 3.83%, 5/25/34 | 64,577 | | 62,231 | |
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-AR1, Class 3A1, VRN, 3.66%, 1/25/35 | 59,275 | | 58,849 | |
JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2014-5, Class A1, VRN, 2.95%, 10/25/29(1) | 273,813 | | 285,145 | |
MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust, Series 2004-13, Class 3A7, VRN, 3.23%, 11/21/34 | 222,725 | | 225,282 | |
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Series 2005-A2, Class A1, VRN, 3.78%, 2/25/35 | 219,354 | | 225,094 | |
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2017-2A, Class A3, VRN, 4.00%, 3/25/57(1) | 1,284,798 | | 1,398,631 | |
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2017-5A, Class A1, VRN, 1.65%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.50%), 6/25/57(1) | 1,133,411 | | 1,136,869 | |
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2019-NQM2, Class A1 SEQ, VRN, 3.60%, 4/25/49(1) | 726,426 | | 736,793 | |
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-CH1, Class A1, VRN, 4.00%, 8/25/47(1) | 897,433 | | 932,484 | |
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-2, Class A4 SEQ, VRN, 3.50%, 2/25/48(1) | 386,936 | | 391,242 | |
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-CH2, Class A12 SEQ, VRN, 4.00%, 6/25/48(1) | 221,269 | | 222,694 | |
Starwood Mortgage Residential Trust, Series 2020-2, Class A1 SEQ, VRN, 2.72%, 4/25/60(1) | 1,988,652 | | 2,001,458 | |
Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-8, Class 2A1, VRN, 2.95%, 7/25/34 | 78,253 | | 78,285 | |
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2017-1A, Class B2, VRN, 5.98%, 1/25/47(1) | 1,326,000 | | 1,373,802 | |
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2019-3, Class A1, 2.78%, 7/25/59(1) | 1,283,837 | | 1,310,736 | |
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2019-INV2, Class A1, VRN, 2.91%, 7/25/59(1) | 1,621,308 | | 1,664,158 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2020-1, Class A2 SEQ, 2.64%, 1/25/60(1) | $ | 2,849,402 | | $ | 2,910,673 | |
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2020-2, Class M1, VRN, 5.36%, 5/25/60(1) | 2,175,000 | | 2,259,614 | |
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR5, Class 2A1, VRN, 4.00%, 4/25/36 | 300,102 | | 281,924 | |
| | 42,841,944 | |
U.S. Government Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 6.5% | |
FHLMC, Series 2013-DN2, Class M2, VRN, 4.40%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.25%), 11/25/23 | 2,365,489 | | 2,170,741 | |
FHLMC, Series 2014-DN2, Class M3, VRN, 3.75%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.60%), 4/25/24 | 1,658,311 | | 1,536,926 | |
FHLMC, Series 2014-DN3, Class M3, VRN, 4.15%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.00%), 8/25/24 | 223,414 | | 228,608 | |
FHLMC, Series 2014-DN4, Class M3, VRN, 4.70%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.55%), 10/25/24 | 490,345 | | 494,756 | |
FHLMC, Series 2014-HQ2, Class M3, VRN, 3.90%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.75%), 9/25/24 | 1,930,000 | | 1,981,420 | |
FHLMC, Series 2015-DNA1, Class M3, VRN, 3.45%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.30%), 10/25/27 | 427,118 | | 436,176 | |
FHLMC, Series 2015-HQ2, Class M3, VRN, 3.40%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.25%), 5/25/25 | 550,000 | | 552,417 | |
FHLMC, Series 2016-DNA3, Class M3, VRN, 5.15%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.00%), 12/25/28 | 958,865 | | 993,245 | |
FHLMC, Series 2016-HQA4, Class M3, VRN, 4.05%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.90%), 4/25/29 | 1,869,860 | | 1,948,187 | |
FHLMC, Series 2020-DNA4, Class M2, VRN, 3.90%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.75%), 8/25/50(1) | 350,000 | | 356,484 | |
FNMA, Series 2006-60, Class KF, VRN, 0.45%, (1-month LIBOR plus 0.30%), 7/25/36 | 527,563 | | 528,873 | |
FNMA, Series 2009-33, Class FB, VRN, 0.97%, (1-month LIBOR plus 0.82%), 3/25/37 | 581,725 | | 594,409 | |
FNMA, Series 2014-C02, Class 1M2, VRN, 2.75%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.60%), 5/25/24 | 775,000 | | 681,586 | |
FNMA, Series 2014-C02, Class 2M2, VRN, 2.75%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.60%), 5/25/24 | 1,338,134 | | 1,319,429 | |
FNMA, Series 2014-C03, Class 1M2, VRN, 3.15%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.00%), 7/25/24 | 2,723,124 | | 2,391,846 | |
FNMA, Series 2014-C04, Class 1M2, VRN, 5.05%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.90%), 11/25/24 | 383,330 | | 399,120 | |
FNMA, Series 2015-C01, Class 1M2, VRN, 4.45%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.30%), 2/25/25 | 1,266,496 | | 1,292,274 | |
FNMA, Series 2015-C02, Class 1M2, VRN, 4.15%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.00%), 5/25/25 | 1,253,877 | | 1,273,917 | |
FNMA, Series 2015-C03, Class 1M2, VRN, 5.15%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.00%), 7/25/25 | 851,737 | | 874,697 | |
FNMA, Series 2016-55, Class PI, IO, 4.00%, 8/25/46 | 17,389,015 | | 2,995,865 | |
FNMA, Series 2016-C03, Class 2M2, VRN, 6.05%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.90%), 10/25/28 | 232,617 | | 246,582 | |
FNMA, Series 2016-C04, Class 1M2, VRN, 4.40%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.25%), 1/25/29 | 664,291 | | 690,838 | |
FNMA, Series 2017-7, Class AI, IO, 6.00%, 2/25/47 | 12,035,425 | | 2,743,482 | |
FNMA, Series 2017-C03, Class 1M2, VRN, 3.15%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.00%), 10/25/29 | 1,102,216 | | 1,101,296 | |
FNMA, Series 2017-C05, Class 1M2, VRN, 2.35%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.20%), 1/25/30 | 552,322 | | 546,936 | |
FNMA, Series 413, Class C27, IO, 4.00%, 7/25/42 | 5,722,141 | | 794,170 | |
| | 29,174,280 | |
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS (Cost $71,065,254) | | 72,016,224 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES — 15.1% | | |
Argent Securities, Inc., Series 2004-W8, Class M1, VRN, 0.97%, (1-month LIBOR plus 0.83%), 5/25/34 | $ | 2,338,980 | | $ | 2,285,813 | |
Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC, Series 2015-2A, Class B, 3.42%, 12/20/21(1) | 337,500 | | 338,253 | |
BRE Grand Islander Timeshare Issuer LLC, Series 2019-A, Class A SEQ, 3.28%, 9/26/33(1) | 1,302,120 | | 1,337,804 | |
Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2020-1, Class C, 2.36%, 3/16/26 | 1,340,000 | | 1,373,804 | |
DT Auto Owner Trust, Series 2020-3A, Class C, 1.47%, 6/15/26(1) | 2,200,000 | | 2,208,012 | |
FirstKey Homes Trust, Series 2020-SFR1, Class B, 1.74%, 9/17/25(1) | 2,623,000 | | 2,629,718 | |
Goodgreen, Series 2018-1A, Class A, VRN, 3.93%, 10/15/53(1) | 618,301 | | 658,692 | |
Goodgreen Trust, Series 2020-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.63%, 4/15/55(1) | 1,098,267 | | 1,109,536 | |
Hertz Fleet Lease Funding LP, Series 2017-1, Class A1, VRN, 0.81%, (1-month LIBOR plus 0.65%), 4/10/31(1) | 213,765 | | 213,716 | |
Hilton Grand Vacations Trust, Series 2018-AA, Class B, 3.70%, 2/25/32(1) | 1,397,788 | | 1,446,027 | |
Hilton Grand Vacations Trust, Series 2019-AA, Class B, 2.54%, 7/25/33(1) | 1,664,845 | | 1,689,503 | |
MVW LLC, Series 2019-2A, Class B, 2.44%, 10/20/38(1) | 2,246,767 | | 2,265,951 | |
MVW LLC, Series 2020-1A, Class A SEQ, 1.74%, 10/20/37(1) | 2,516,607 | | 2,548,899 | |
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2014-1A, Class B, 2.70%, 9/22/31(1) | 384,949 | | 384,491 | |
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2015-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.52%, 12/20/32(1) | 213,378 | | 214,466 | |
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2016-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.25%, 12/20/33(1) | 166,616 | | 167,164 | |
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2018-1A, Class B, 3.60%, 1/21/36(1) | 958,927 | | 992,379 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2017-SFR1, Class A SEQ, 2.77%, 8/17/34(1) | 1,068,646 | | 1,089,666 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2017-SFR2, Class A SEQ, 2.90%, 12/17/34(1) | 2,121,052 | | 2,132,199 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2018-SFR1, Class A SEQ, 3.26%, 3/17/35(1) | 1,997,569 | | 2,018,611 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2018-SFR3, Class B, 4.08%, 10/17/35(1) | 2,700,000 | | 2,789,432 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2019-SFR2, Class B, 3.45%, 5/17/36(1) | 2,600,000 | | 2,688,360 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2019-SFR3, Class B, 2.57%, 9/17/36(1) | 2,100,000 | | 2,147,063 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2019-SFR4, Class A SEQ, 2.69%, 10/17/36(1) | 2,650,000 | | 2,733,227 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2020-SFR1, Class C, 2.18%, 4/17/37(1) | 1,250,000 | | 1,262,106 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2020-SFR2, Class A SEQ, 2.08%, 6/17/37(1) | 1,200,000 | | 1,228,834 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2020-SFR3, Class B SEQ, 1.50%, 10/17/27(1)(2) | 2,937,000 | | 2,936,981 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2020-SFR3, Class D SEQ, 1.90%, 10/17/27(1)(2) | 2,800,000 | | 2,799,974 | |
Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2020-2, Class C, 1.46%, 9/15/25 | 2,200,000 | | 2,228,509 | |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2016-1A, Class A SEQ, 3.08%, 3/21/33(1) | 145,522 | | 145,700 | |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2018-2A, Class B, 3.65%, 6/20/35(1) | 1,106,485 | | 1,142,967 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2018-3A, Class B, 3.87%, 9/20/35(1) | $ | 304,303 | | $ | 316,216 | |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2018-3A, Class C, 4.17%, 9/20/35(1) | 846,343 | | 870,888 | |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2019-2A, Class D, 4.54%, 5/20/36(1) | 556,093 | | 548,931 | |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2019-3A, Class D, 4.18%, 8/20/36(1) | 700,795 | | 681,980 | |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2020-2A, Class A SEQ, 1.33%, 7/20/37(1) | 3,803,075 | | 3,812,083 | |
Tesla Auto Lease Trust, Series 2020-A, Class B, 1.18%, 1/22/24(1) | 2,900,000 | | 2,919,351 | |
Towd Point Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-6, Class A1, VRN, 2.75%, 10/25/57(1) | 1,042,364 | | 1,084,528 | |
Towd Point Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-4, Class A1, VRN, 3.00%, 6/25/58(1) | 383,945 | | 411,180 | |
Tricon American Homes, Series 2020-SFR1, Class B, 2.05%, 7/17/38(1) | 1,500,000 | | 1,533,304 | |
Tricon American Homes, Series 2020-SFR1, Class C, 2.25%, 7/17/38(1) | 4,000,000 | | 4,073,878 | |
VSE VOI Mortgage LLC, Series 2016-A, Class A SEQ, 2.54%, 7/20/33(1) | 702,541 | | 707,270 | |
VSE VOI Mortgage LLC, Series 2017-A, Class B, 2.63%, 3/20/35(1) | 474,148 | | 475,015 | |
VSE VOI Mortgage LLC, Series 2018-A, Class B, 3.72%, 2/20/36(1) | 509,358 | | 527,812 | |
TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $66,277,276) | | 67,170,293 | |
COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS — 3.3% | | |
Ares LVI CLO Ltd., Series 2020-56A, Class B, VRN, 1.93%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.70%), 10/25/31(1)(2) | 2,300,000 | | 2,300,000 | |
CBAM Ltd., Series 2018-5A, Class B1, VRN, 1.67%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.40%), 4/17/31(1) | 3,400,000 | | 3,343,832 | |
KKR CLO Ltd., Series 2022A, Class B, VRN, 1.87%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.60%), 7/20/31(1) | 500,000 | | 489,967 | |
Magnetite XXI Ltd., Series 2019-21A, Class A, VRN, 1.55%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.28%), 4/20/30(1) | 400,000 | | 400,369 | |
Magnetite XXIV Ltd., Series 2019-24A, Class B, VRN, 2.125%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.85%), 1/15/33(1) | 3,250,000 | | 3,283,993 | |
Octagon Investment Partners 45 Ltd., Series 2019-1A, Class B1, VRN, 2.125%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.85%), 10/15/32(1) | 1,200,000 | | 1,197,243 | |
Octagon Investment Partners 47 Ltd., Series 2020-1A, Class A1, VRN, 2.10%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.85%), 4/20/31(1) | 1,250,000 | | 1,253,320 | |
Parallel Ltd., Series 2020-1A, Class A1, VRN, 1.98%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.83%), 7/20/31(1) | 1,400,000 | | 1,408,501 | |
Voya CLO Ltd., Series 2013-2A, Class A2AR, VRN, 1.64%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.40%), 4/25/31(1) | 1,000,000 | | 968,912 | |
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS (Cost $14,647,832) | | 14,646,137 | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY SECURITIES — 2.7% | | |
FHLB, 0.375%, 9/4/25 | 1,100,000 | | 1,100,143 | |
FHLMC, 0.25%, 6/26/23 | 10,800,000 | | 10,814,815 | |
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY SECURITIES (Cost $11,867,974) | | 11,914,958 | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 0.3% | |
Adjustable-Rate U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities — 0.2% | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.44%, (1-year H15T1Y plus 2.25%), 9/1/35 | 218,870 | | 232,081 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.37%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.87%), 7/1/36 | 27,836 | | 29,470 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
FHLMC, VRN, 2.65%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.88%), 7/1/40 | $ | 86,253 | | $ | 90,595 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.02%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.76%), 9/1/40 | 35,020 | | 36,571 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.65%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.88%), 5/1/41 | 87,094 | | 91,921 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.42%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.86%), 7/1/41 | 128,515 | | 135,472 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.76%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.88%), 10/1/41 | 73,287 | | 73,909 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.67%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.65%), 12/1/42 | 130,965 | | 136,231 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.64%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.64%), 2/1/43 | 27,699 | | 28,461 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.19%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.63%), 5/1/43 | 18,371 | | 19,143 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 2.50%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.62%), 6/1/43 | 794 | | 799 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 2.83%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.65%), 6/1/43 | 15,767 | | 15,902 | |
FNMA, VRN, 2.47%, (6-month LIBOR plus 1.57%), 6/1/35 | 83,824 | | 87,139 | |
FNMA, VRN, 2.51%, (6-month LIBOR plus 1.57%), 6/1/35 | 158,911 | | 165,106 | |
FNMA, VRN, 3.77%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.72%), 12/1/37 | 3,579 | | 3,635 | |
FNMA, VRN, 2.34%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.69%), 8/1/39 | 35,625 | | 36,224 | |
FNMA, VRN, 3.69%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.69%), 1/1/40 | 16,665 | | 17,399 | |
| | 1,200,058 | |
Fixed-Rate U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities — 0.1% | |
FHLMC, 5.50%, 12/1/36 | 776 | | 863 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 3/1/34 | 223,916 | | 240,366 | |
FNMA, 5.50%, 7/1/36 | 1,550 | | 1,773 | |
| | 243,002 | |
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $1,418,062) | 1,443,060 | |
BANK LOAN OBLIGATIONS(4)† | | |
Pharmaceuticals† | | |
Bausch Health Companies Inc., 2018 Term Loan B, 3.15%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.00%), 6/2/25 (Cost $123,016) | 122,472 | | 120,278 | |
TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS — 1.7% | | |
Repurchase Agreement, BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 2.125% - 2.875%, 12/15/21 - 8/15/47, valued at $3,001,227), in a joint trading account at 0.05%, dated 9/30/20, due 10/1/20 (Delivery value $2,942,933) | | 2,942,929 | |
Repurchase Agreement, Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 0.125%, 7/15/23, valued at $4,538,058), at 0.05%, dated 9/30/20, due 10/1/20 (Delivery value $4,449,006) | | 4,449,000 | |
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class | 2,521 | | 2,521 | |
TOTAL TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS (Cost $7,394,450) | | 7,394,450 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 103.5% (Cost $456,893,339) | | 461,676,091 | |
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (3.5)% | | (15,583,871) | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 446,092,220 | |
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FUTURES CONTRACTS PURCHASED |
Reference Entity | Contracts | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)^ |
U.S. Treasury 2-Year Notes | 60 | December 2020 | $ | 13,257,656 | | $ | 1,763 | |
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FUTURES CONTRACTS SOLD |
Reference Entity | Contracts | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)^ |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Notes | 30 | December 2020 | $ | 4,185,937 | | $ | (8,270) | |
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Notes | 366 | December 2020 | 46,127,438 | | (48,980) | |
| | | $ | 50,313,375 | | $ | (57,250) | |
^Amount represents value and unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
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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 |
H15T1Y | - | Constant Maturity U.S. Treasury Note Yield Curve Rate Index |
IO | - | Interest Only |
LIBOR | - | London Interbank Offered Rate |
MTN | - | Medium Term Note |
SEQ | - | Sequential Payer |
VRN | - | Variable Rate Note. The rate adjusts periodically based upon the terms set forth in the security’s offering documents. The rate shown is effective at the period end and the reference rate and spread, if any, is indicated. The security's effective maturity date may be shorter than the final maturity date shown. |
† Category is less than 0.05% of total net assets.
(1)Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A 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 $151,127,400, which represented 33.9% of total net assets.
(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.
(3)Security, or a portion thereof, has been pledged at the custodian bank or with a broker for collateral requirements on futures contracts. At the period end, the aggregate value of securities pledged was $334,380.
(4)The interest rate on a bank loan obligation adjusts periodically based on a predetermined schedule. Rate or range of rates shown is effective at period end. The maturity date on a bank loan obligation may be less than indicated as a result of contractual or optional prepayments. These prepayments cannot be predicted with certainty.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (UNAUDITED) | |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (cost of $456,893,339) | $ | 461,676,091 | |
Cash | 123,701 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 774,433 | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | 989,929 | |
Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts | 43,165 | |
Interest receivable | 1,560,082 | |
| 465,167,401 | |
| |
Liabilities | |
Payable for investments purchased | 17,149,661 | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 1,704,467 | |
Accrued management fees | 178,824 | |
Distribution and service fees payable | 9,512 | |
Dividends payable | 32,717 | |
| 19,075,181 | |
| |
Net Assets | $ | 446,092,220 | |
| |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital paid in | $ | 448,935,123 | |
Distributable earnings | (2,842,903) | |
| $ | 446,092,220 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share |
Investor Class | $169,602,778 | 16,358,839 | $10.37 |
I Class | $141,737,393 | 13,670,876 | $10.37 |
A Class | $23,289,342 | 2,246,477 | $10.37* |
C Class | $5,473,806 | 527,785 | $10.37 |
R Class | $969,194 | 93,412 | $10.38 |
R5 Class | $26,475,748 | 2,553,575 | $10.37 |
R6 Class | $78,543,959 | 7,582,014 | $10.36 |
*Maximum offering price $10.61 (net asset value divided by 0.9775).
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (UNAUDITED) | |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Interest | $ | 4,175,065 | |
| |
Expenses: | |
Management fees | 1,044,552 | |
Distribution and service fees: | |
A Class | 25,427 | |
C Class | 28,491 | |
R Class | 2,156 | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 15,626 | |
Other expenses | 1,727 | |
| 1,117,979 | |
| |
Net investment income (loss) | 3,057,086 | |
| |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investment transactions | 3,299,107 | |
Futures contract transactions | 511,422 | |
Swap agreement transactions | (837,745) | |
| 2,972,784 | |
| |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | 10,460,526 | |
Futures contracts | (511,822) | |
| 9,948,704 | |
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 12,921,488 | |
| |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | 15,978,574 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
| | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
| | | | | | | | |
SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2020 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | September 30, 2020 | March 31, 2020 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 3,057,086 | | $ | 8,563,583 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | 2,972,784 | | 2,778,283 | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 9,948,704 | | (6,282,728) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 15,978,574 | | 5,059,138 | |
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Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From earnings: | | |
Investor Class | (1,240,458) | | (4,367,095) | |
I Class | (1,082,736) | | (2,521,756) | |
A Class | (128,680) | | (436,163) | |
C Class | (14,878) | | (101,636) | |
R Class | (4,432) | | (14,630) | |
R5 Class | (215,504) | | (541,255) | |
R6 Class | (639,941) | | (1,876,501) | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (3,326,629) | | (9,859,036) | |
| | |
Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5) | 39,731,973 | | (7,021,548) | |
| | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | 52,383,918 | | (11,821,446) | |
| | |
Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 393,708,302 | | 405,529,748 | |
End of period | $ | 446,092,220 | | $ | 393,708,302 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (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 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.
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, bank loan obligations, and sovereign governments and agencies are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security specific information. Mortgage-related and asset-backed securities are valued based on models that consider trade data, prepayment and default projections, benchmark yield and spread data and estimated cash flows of each tranche of the issuer. Collateralized loan obligations are valued based on discounted cash flow models that consider trade and economic data, prepayment assumptions and default projections. Commercial paper is valued using a curve-based approach that considers money market rates for specific instruments, programs, currencies and maturity points from a variety of active market makers.
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 exchange. 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.
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.
Repurchase Agreements — The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor) has determined are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of Trustees. The fund requires that the collateral, represented by securities, received in a repurchase transaction be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the fund to obtain those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities transferred to ensure the value, including accrued interest, of the securities under each repurchase agreement is equal to or greater than amounts owed to the fund under each repurchase agreement.
Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with certain other funds in the American Century Investments family of funds, may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account. These balances are invested in one or more repurchase agreements that are collateralized by U.S. Treasury or Agency obligations.
Segregated Assets — In accordance with the 1940 Act, the fund segregates assets on its books and records to cover certain types of investment securities and other financial instruments. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities segregated to ensure the fund designates a sufficient amount of liquid assets, marked-to-market daily. The fund may also receive assets or be required to pledge assets at the custodian bank or with a broker for collateral requirements.
Income Tax Status — It is the fund’s policy to distribute substantially all net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders and to otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes. The fund files U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns as applicable. The fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authority until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years from the date of filing but can be longer in certain jurisdictions. At this time, management believes there are no uncertain tax positions which, based on their technical merit, would not be sustained upon examination and for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Multiple Class — All shares of the fund represent an equal pro rata interest in the net assets of the class to which such shares belong, and have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except for class specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes. Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the fund are allocated to each class of shares based on their relative net assets.
Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income, if any, are 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, 7% 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 ACIM will pay all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent trustees (including legal counsel fees), extraordinary expenses, and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class's daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The difference in the fee among the classes is a result of their separate arrangements for non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder services. It is not the result of any difference in advisory or custodial fees or other expenses related to the management of the fund’s assets, which do not vary by class. The fee consists of (1) an Investment Category Fee based on the daily net assets of the fund and certain other accounts managed by the investment advisor that are in the same broad investment category as the fund and (2) a Complex Fee based on the assets of all 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, 2020 are as follows:
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| Investment Category Fee Range | Complex Fee Range | Effective Annual Management Fee |
Investor Class | 0.2825% to 0.4000% | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.58% |
I Class | 0.1500% to 0.2100% | 0.48% |
A Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.58% |
C Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.58% |
R Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.58% |
R5 Class | 0.0500% to 0.1100% | 0.38% |
R6 Class | 0.0000% to 0.0600% | 0.33% |
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, 2020 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, 2020 totaled $395,531,419, of which $209,192,283 represented U.S. Treasury and Government Agency obligations.
Sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended September 30, 2020 totaled $330,003,084, of which $138,393,766 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, 2020 | Year ended March 31, 2020 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class | | | | |
Sold | 3,463,236 | | $ | 35,594,218 | | 4,227,797 | | $ | 43,134,067 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 116,402 | | 1,200,675 | | 407,010 | | 4,152,544 | |
Redeemed | (2,662,199) | | (27,324,001) | | (11,499,305) | | (116,834,393) | |
| 917,439 | | 9,470,892 | | (6,864,498) | | (69,547,782) | |
I Class | | | | |
Sold | 4,179,944 | | 43,049,772 | | 14,378,731 | | 146,463,623 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 95,888 | | 989,314 | | 217,240 | | 2,216,706 | |
Redeemed | (3,310,753) | | (34,023,522) | | (7,434,787) | | (75,563,445) | |
| 965,079 | | 10,015,564 | | 7,161,184 | | 73,116,884 | |
A Class | | | | |
Sold | 713,915 | | 7,338,582 | | 771,855 | | 7,883,708 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 7,792 | | 80,374 | | 29,914 | | 305,135 | |
Redeemed | (108,459) | | (1,115,303) | | (1,308,192) | | (13,266,421) | |
| 613,248 | | 6,303,653 | | (506,423) | | (5,077,578) | |
C Class | | | | |
Sold | 77,842 | | 803,835 | | 228,075 | | 2,323,342 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 1,274 | | 13,133 | | 8,469 | | 86,443 | |
Redeemed | (164,344) | | (1,691,561) | | (514,631) | | (5,245,654) | |
| (85,228) | | (874,593) | | (278,087) | | (2,835,869) | |
R Class | | | | |
Sold | 36,787 | | 377,390 | | 41,308 | | 420,918 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 425 | | 4,385 | | 1,409 | | 14,387 | |
Redeemed | (19,749) | | (202,439) | | (41,199) | | (419,897) | |
| 17,463 | | 179,336 | | 1,518 | | 15,408 | |
R5 Class | | | | |
Sold | 817,392 | | 8,423,767 | | 1,015,245 | | 10,324,731 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 20,849 | | 215,102 | | 53,053 | | 541,230 | |
Redeemed | (634,297) | | (6,523,285) | | (754,991) | | (7,714,313) | |
| 203,944 | | 2,115,584 | | 313,307 | | 3,151,648 | |
R6 Class | | | | |
Sold | 1,474,323 | | 15,181,599 | | 1,492,435 | | 15,200,613 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 62,078 | | 639,941 | | 184,038 | | 1,876,501 | |
Redeemed | (319,062) | | (3,300,003) | | (2,289,960) | | (22,921,373) | |
| 1,217,339 | | 12,521,537 | | (613,487) | | (5,844,259) | |
Net increase (decrease) | 3,849,284 | | $ | 39,731,973 | | (786,486) | | $ | (7,021,548) | |
6. Fair Value Measurements
The fund’s investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels.
•Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments.
•Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars.
•Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions).
The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments.
The following is a summary of the level classifications as of period end. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund’s portfolio holdings.
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| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Assets | | | |
Investment Securities | | | |
Corporate Bonds | — | | $ | 146,227,868 | | — | |
U.S. Treasury Securities | — | | 140,742,823 | | — | |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | — | | 72,016,224 | | — | |
Asset-Backed Securities | — | | 67,170,293 | | — | |
Collateralized Loan Obligations | — | | 14,646,137 | | — | |
U.S. Government Agency Securities | — | | 11,914,958 | | — | |
U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | — | | 1,443,060 | | — | |
Bank Loan Obligations | — | | 120,278 | | — | |
Temporary Cash Investments | $ | 2,521 | | 7,391,929 | | — | |
| $ | 2,521 | | $ | 461,673,570 | | — | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Futures Contracts | $ | 1,763 | | — | | — | |
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Liabilities | | | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Futures Contracts | $ | 57,250 | | — | | — | |
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 $19,838,550.
Interest Rate Risk — The fund is subject to interest rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of bonds generally declines as interest rates rise. A fund may enter into futures contracts based on a bond index or a specific underlying security. A fund may purchase futures contracts to gain exposure to increases in market value or sell futures contracts to protect against a decline in market value. Upon entering into a futures contract, a fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the contract value and is recorded as unrealized gains and losses. A fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the futures contract is closed or expires. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of futures contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, respectively. One of the risks of entering into futures contracts is the possibility that the change in value of the contract may not correlate with the changes in value of the underlying securities. The fund's average notional exposure to interest rate risk derivative instruments held during the period was $32,426,453 futures contracts purchased and $44,217,859 futures contracts sold.
Value of Derivative Instruments as of September 30, 2020
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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* | $ | 43,165 | Payable for variation margin on futures contracts* | — |
* Included in the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts as reported in the Schedule of Investments.
Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statement of Operations for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2020
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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 | $ | (837,745) | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | — | |
Interest Rate Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions | 511,422 | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts | $ | (511,822) | |
| | $ | (326,323) | | | $ | (511,822) | |
8. Risk Factors
The value of the fund’s shares will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, based on the performance of the securities owned by the fund and other factors generally affecting the securities market. Market risks, including political, regulatory, economic and social developments, can affect the value of the fund’s investments. Natural disasters, public health emergencies, terrorism and other unforeseeable events may lead to increased market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.
The fund may invest in instruments that have variable or floating coupon rates based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). LIBOR is a benchmark interest rate intended to be representative of the rate at which certain major international banks lend to one another over short-terms. LIBOR will be phased out by the end of 2021. Uncertainty remains regarding a replacement rate or rates for LIBOR. The transition process may lead to increased volatility or illiquidity in markets for instruments that rely on LIBOR. This could result in a change to the value of such instruments.
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 | $ | 456,899,234 | |
Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 5,590,502 | |
Gross tax depreciation of investments | (813,645) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | $ | 4,776,857 | |
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, 2020, the fund had accumulated short-term capital losses of $(3,869,936) and accumulated long-term capital losses of $(5,297,705), which represent net capital loss carryovers that may be used to offset future realized capital gains for federal income tax purposes. The capital loss carryovers may be carried forward for an unlimited period. Future capital loss carryover utilization in any given year may be subject to Internal Revenue Code limitations.
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended 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 | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(3) | $10.05 | 0.07 | 0.33 | 0.40 | (0.08) | $10.37 | 3.97% | 0.59%(4) | 1.39%(4) | 80% | $169,603 |
2020 | $10.15 | 0.20 | (0.07) | 0.13 | (0.23) | $10.05 | 1.31% | 0.59% | 1.98% | 156% | $155,169 |
2019 | $10.13 | 0.24 | 0.05 | 0.29 | (0.27) | $10.15 | 2.87% | 0.60% | 2.39% | 72% | $226,341 |
2018 | $10.25 | 0.20 | (0.11) | 0.09 | (0.21) | $10.13 | 0.88% | 0.60% | 1.94% | 89% | $233,033 |
2017 | $10.25 | 0.16 | 0.01 | 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) | $10.25 | 0.87% | 0.60% | 1.37% | 73% | $224,708 |
I Class | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(3) | $10.05 | 0.08 | 0.32 | 0.40 | (0.08) | $10.37 | 4.02% | 0.49%(4) | 1.49%(4) | 80% | $141,737 |
2020 | $10.15 | 0.21 | (0.07) | 0.14 | (0.24) | $10.05 | 1.41% | 0.49% | 2.08% | 156% | $127,684 |
2019 | $10.13 | 0.26 | 0.04 | 0.30 | (0.28) | $10.15 | 2.97% | 0.50% | 2.49% | 72% | $56,264 |
2018(5) | $10.25 | 0.21 | (0.12) | 0.09 | (0.21) | $10.13 | 0.92% | 0.50%(4) | 2.10%(4) | 89%(6) | $42,466 |
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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 | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
A Class | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(3) | $10.05 | 0.06 | 0.33 | 0.39 | (0.07) | $10.37 | 3.84% | 0.84%(4) | 1.14%(4) | 80% | $23,289 |
2020 | $10.15 | 0.18 | (0.07) | 0.11 | (0.21) | $10.05 | 1.05% | 0.84% | 1.73% | 156% | $16,411 |
2019 | $10.13 | 0.22 | 0.04 | 0.26 | (0.24) | $10.15 | 2.61% | 0.85% | 2.14% | 72% | $21,709 |
2018 | $10.25 | 0.17 | (0.11) | 0.06 | (0.18) | $10.13 | 0.62% | 0.85% | 1.69% | 89% | $20,903 |
2017 | $10.25 | 0.13 | 0.01 | 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) | $10.25 | 0.62% | 0.85% | 1.12% | 73% | $61,261 |
C Class | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(3) | $10.05 | 0.02 | 0.33 | 0.35 | (0.03) | $10.37 | 3.45% | 1.59%(4) | 0.39%(4) | 80% | $5,474 |
2020 | $10.15 | 0.10 | (0.07) | 0.03 | (0.13) | $10.05 | 0.30% | 1.59% | 0.98% | 156% | $6,163 |
2019 | $10.14 | 0.14 | 0.04 | 0.18 | (0.17) | $10.15 | 1.75% | 1.60% | 1.39% | 72% | $9,046 |
2018 | $10.26 | 0.09 | (0.10) | (0.01) | (0.11) | $10.14 | (0.13)% | 1.60% | 0.94% | 89% | $9,462 |
2017 | $10.26 | 0.06 | 0.01 | 0.07 | (0.07) | $10.26 | 0.64% | 1.60% | 0.56% | 85% | $15,254 |
2016 | $10.34 | 0.04 | (0.05) | (0.01) | (0.07) | $10.26 | (0.13)% | 1.60% | 0.37% | 73% | $18,919 |
R Class | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(3) | $10.06 | 0.05 | 0.32 | 0.37 | (0.05) | $10.38 | 3.71% | 1.09%(4) | 0.89%(4) | 80% | $969 |
2020 | $10.15 | 0.15 | (0.06) | 0.09 | (0.18) | $10.06 | 0.90% | 1.09% | 1.48% | 156% | $764 |
2019 | $10.14 | 0.19 | 0.04 | 0.23 | (0.22) | $10.15 | 2.26% | 1.10% | 1.89% | 72% | $756 |
2018 | $10.26 | 0.15 | (0.11) | 0.04 | (0.16) | $10.14 | 0.37% | 1.10% | 1.44% | 89% | $399 |
2017 | $10.26 | 0.11 | 0.01 | 0.12 | (0.12) | $10.26 | 1.15% | 1.10% | 1.06% | 85% | $522 |
2016 | $10.34 | 0.09 | (0.05) | 0.04 | (0.12) | $10.26 | 0.37% | 1.10% | 0.87% | 73% | $658 |
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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 | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
R5 Class | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(3) | $10.05 | 0.08 | 0.33 | 0.41 | (0.09) | $10.37 | 4.07% | 0.39%(4) | 1.59%(4) | 80% | $26,476 |
2020 | $10.15 | 0.22 | (0.07) | 0.15 | (0.25) | $10.05 | 1.51% | 0.39% | 2.18% | 156% | $23,612 |
2019 | $10.13 | 0.26 | 0.05 | 0.31 | (0.29) | $10.15 | 3.08% | 0.40% | 2.59% | 72% | $20,662 |
2018 | $10.25 | 0.21 | (0.10) | 0.11 | (0.23) | $10.13 | 1.08% | 0.40% | 2.14% | 89% | $21,699 |
2017 | $10.25 | 0.18 | 0.01 | 0.19 | (0.19) | $10.25 | 1.85% | 0.40% | 1.76% | 85% | $62,843 |
2016 | $10.33 | 0.16 | (0.05) | 0.11 | (0.19) | $10.25 | 1.07% | 0.40% | 1.57% | 73% | $64,283 |
R6 Class | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(3) | $10.04 | 0.08 | 0.33 | 0.41 | (0.09) | $10.36 | 4.10% | 0.34%(4) | 1.64%(4) | 80% | $78,544 |
2020 | $10.14 | 0.23 | (0.07) | 0.16 | (0.26) | $10.04 | 1.56% | 0.34% | 2.23% | 156% | $63,905 |
2019 | $10.13 | 0.27 | 0.03 | 0.30 | (0.29) | $10.14 | 3.03% | 0.35% | 2.64% | 72% | $70,752 |
2018(7) | $10.27 | 0.16 | (0.14) | 0.02 | (0.16) | $10.13 | 0.22% | 0.35%(4) | 2.31%(4) | 89%(6) | $57,642 |
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Notes to Financial Highlights |
(1)Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2)Total returns are calculated based on the net asset value of the last business day and do not reflect applicable sales charges, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.
(3)Six months ended September 30, 2020 (unaudited).
(4)Annualized.
(5)April 10, 2017 (commencement of sale) through March 31, 2018.
(6)Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended March 31, 2018.
(7)July 28, 2017 (commencement of sale) through March 31, 2018.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Approval of Management Agreement |
At a meeting held on June 17, 2020, 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 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:
•the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, and other services provided to the Fund;
•the wide range of other programs and services the Advisor and its affiliates provide to the Fund and its shareholders on a routine and non-routine basis;
•the Fund’s investment performance, 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;
•the cost of owning the Fund compared to the cost of owning similar funds;
•the compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory experience of the Advisor and its affiliates and certain other Fund service providers;
•financial data showing the cost of services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates to the Fund, the profitability of the Fund to the Advisor, and the overall profitability of the Advisor;
•the Advisor’s strategic plans;
•the Advisor’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic;
•any economies of scale associated with the Advisor’s management of the Fund;
•services provided and charges to the Advisor’s other investment management clients;
•fees and expenses associated with any investment by the Fund in other funds;
•payments and practices in connection with financial intermediaries holding shares of the Fund on behalf of their clients and the services provided by intermediaries in connection therewith; and
•any collateral benefits derived by the Advisor from the management of the Fund.
In keeping with its practice, the Board held two meetings and the independent Trustees met in private session to discuss the renewal and to review and discuss the information provided in response to their request. The Board held active discussions with the Advisor regarding the
renewal of the management agreement. The independent Trustees had the benefit of the advice of their independent counsel throughout the process.
Factors Considered
The Trustees considered all of the information provided by the Advisor, the independent data providers, and the independent Trustees’ independent counsel in connection with the approval. They determined that the information was sufficient for them to evaluate the management agreement for the Fund. In connection with their review, the Trustees did not identify any single factor as being all-important or controlling and each Trustee may have attributed different levels of importance to different factors. In deciding to renew the management agreement, the Board based its decision on a number of factors, including the following:
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services — Generally. Under the management agreement, the Advisor is responsible for providing or arranging for all services necessary for the operation of the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor provides or arranges at its own expense a wide variety of services including:
•constructing and designing the Fund
•portfolio research and security selection
•initial capitalization/funding
•securities trading
•Fund administration
•custody of Fund assets
•daily valuation of the Fund’s portfolio
•shareholder servicing and transfer agency, including shareholder confirmations, recordkeeping, and communications
•legal services (except the independent Trustees’ counsel)
•regulatory and portfolio compliance
•financial reporting
•marketing and distribution (except amounts paid by the Fund under Rule 12b-1 plans)
The Board noted that many of these services have expanded over time in terms of both quantity and complexity in response to shareholder demands, competition in the industry, changing distribution channels, and the changing regulatory environment.
Investment Management Services. The nature of the investment management services provided to the Fund is quite complex and allows Fund shareholders access to professional money management, instant diversification of their investments 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 investment performance information during the management agreement renewal process. If performance concerns are identified, the Fund receives special reviews until performance improves, during which the Board discusses with the Advisor the reasons for such results (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.
Shareholder and Other Services. Under the management agreement, the Advisor, either directly or through affiliates or third parties, provides the Fund with a comprehensive package of transfer agency, shareholder, and other services. The Board, directly and through its various committees, regularly reviews reports and evaluations of such services at its regular meetings. These reports include, but are not limited to, information regarding the operational efficiency and accuracy of the shareholder and transfer agency services provided, staffing levels, shareholder satisfaction, technology support (including cyber security), new products and services offered to Fund shareholders, securities trading activities, portfolio valuation services, auditing services, and legal and operational compliance activities. The Board found the services provided by the Advisor to the Fund under the management agreement to be competitive and of high quality.
COVID-19 Response. During 2020, much of the world experienced unprecedented change and challenges from the impacts of the rapidly evolving, worldwide spread of the COVID-19 virus. The Board evaluated the Advisor’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on service to the Fund. The Board found that Fund shareholders have continued to receive the Advisor’s investment management and other services without disruption, and Advisor personnel have demonstrated great resiliency in providing those services. The Board, directly and through its committees, continues to monitor the impact of the pandemic and the response of each of the Fund’s service providers.
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.
Ethics. The Board generally considers the Advisor’s commitment to providing quality services to shareholders and to conducting its business ethically. They noted that the Advisor’s practices generally meet or exceed industry best practices.
Economies of Scale. The Board also reviewed information provided by the Advisor regarding the possible existence of economies of scale in connection with the management of the Fund. The Board concluded that economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, especially on a fund-by-fund basis. The Board concluded that the Advisor is appropriately sharing economies of scale, to the extent they exist, through its competitive fee structure, offering competitive fees from fund inception, and through reinvestment in its business, infrastructure, investment capabilities and initiatives to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded services.
Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than brokerage expenses, expenses attributable to short sales, taxes, interest, extraordinary expenses, fees and expenses of the Fund’s independent Trustees (including their independent legal counsel), and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act. Under this 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, 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 with respect to the Fund. The Trustees reviewed such information and received representations from the Advisor that all such payments by the Fund were made pursuant to the Fund’s Rule 12b-1 Plan and that all such payments by the Advisor were made from the Advisor’s resources and reasonable profits. The Board found such 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 may receive proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex. The Board 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 American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com/proxy. A description of the policies is also available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on americancentury.com/proxy. It is also available at sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. The fund’s Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. 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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| Short Duration Inflation Protection Bond Fund |
| Investor Class (APOIX) |
| I Class (APOHX) |
| Y Class (APOYX) |
| A Class (APOAX) |
| C Class (APOCX) |
| R Class (APORX) |
| R5 Class (APISX) |
| R6 Class (APODX) |
| G Class (APOGX) |
Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the fund’s shareholder reports like this one will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from the fund or from your financial intermediary, such as a broker-dealer or bank. Instead, the reports will be made available on a website, and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.
If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the fund or your financial intermediary electronically by calling or sending an email request to your appropriate contacts as listed on the back cover of this report.
You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. You can inform the fund or your financial intermediary that you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports by calling or sending an email request to your appropriate contacts as listed on the back cover of this report. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held with the fund complex/your financial intermediary.
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Shareholder Fee Example | |
Schedule of Investments | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Statement of Operations | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Financial Highlights | |
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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, 2020. It provides a market overview (below), followed by a schedule of fund investments and other financial information. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.
Markets Bounced Back from Steep Sell-Off
The reporting period began on the heels of a massive risk asset sell-off triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic shutdowns. U.S. stocks, corporate bonds and other riskier assets plunged, and the resulting flight to quality drove U.S. Treasury yields to record lows. However, thanks to swift and aggressive action from the Federal Reserve (Fed) and the federal government, the financial markets rebounded quickly.
The Fed’s response included slashing interest rates to near 0%, launching quantitative easing and unveiling several lending programs for corporations and municipalities. Congress delivered a
$2 trillion aid package to employees and businesses affected by the shutdowns. These efforts helped stabilize the financial markets and Treasury yields. By the end of April, a turnaround was well underway, and the bullish sentiment generally continued through September. In addition, declining coronavirus infection, hospitalization and death rates, the gradual reopening of state economies, and COVID-19 treatment and vaccine progress also helped fuel the recovery.
U.S. stocks (S&P 500 Index) returned more than 31% for the six-month period. The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index gained nearly 4%, largely due to a corporate bond rally.
A Slow Return to Normal
The return to pre-pandemic life will take time and patience, but we are confident we will get there. Several drug companies are in final stages of vaccine trials, and medical professionals continue to fine-tune virus treatment protocols. In the meantime, investors likely will face periods of outbreak-related disruptions, economic and political uncertainty, and heightened market volatility. These influences can be unsettling, but they tend to be temporary.
We appreciate your confidence in us during these extraordinary times. Our firm has a long history of helping clients weather unpredictable markets, and we’re confident we will continue to meet today’s challenges.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Thomas
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Century Investments
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Portfolio at a Glance | |
Average Duration (effective) | 3.2 years |
Weighted Average Life to Maturity | 3.4 years |
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Types of Investments in Portfolio | % of net assets |
U.S. Treasury Securities | 85.5% |
Corporate Bonds | 6.3% |
Asset-Backed Securities | 3.7% |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | 3.2% |
Collateralized Loan Obligations | 1.3% |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | —* |
Temporary Cash Investments | 0.7% |
Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.7)% |
*Category is less than 0.05% of total net assets.
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, 2020 to September 30, 2020.
Actual Expenses
The table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses for each class. You may use the information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century Investments fund, or I Class shares of the American Century Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century Investments account (i.e., not through a financial intermediary or employer-sponsored retirement plan account), American Century Investments may charge you a $25.00 annual account maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than $10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your accounts to pay the $25.00 fee. In determining your total eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in all personal accounts (including American Century Investments brokerage accounts) registered under your Social Security number. Personal accounts include individual accounts, joint accounts, UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth, Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other retirement accounts. If you have only business, business retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Investments brokerage accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. If you are subject to the account maintenance fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee amount.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return of a fund’s share class. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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Annualized Expense Ratio(1) |
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,055.80 | $2.94 | 0.57% |
I Class | $1,000 | $1,056.80 | $2.42 | 0.47% |
Y Class | $1,000 | $1,057.30 | $1.91 | 0.37% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,055.20 | $4.22 | 0.82% |
C Class | $1,000 | $1,051.10 | $8.07 | 1.57% |
R Class | $1,000 | $1,053.90 | $5.51 | 1.07% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $1,057.30 | $1.91 | 0.37% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $1,057.60 | $1.65 | 0.32% |
G Class | $1,000 | $1,060.00 | $0.05 | 0.01% |
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,022.21 | $2.89 | 0.57% |
I Class | $1,000 | $1,022.71 | $2.38 | 0.47% |
Y Class | $1,000 | $1,023.21 | $1.88 | 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 | $0.05 | 0.01% |
(1)Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 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, 2020 (UNAUDITED)
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U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES — 85.5% | | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.125%, 1/15/22 | $ | 76,871,306 | | $ | 78,090,036 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.125%, 4/15/22(1) | 134,506,750 | | 136,889,650 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.125%, 1/15/23 | 258,626,304 | | 266,522,142 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.625%, 4/15/23 | 156,780,936 | | 164,000,176 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.375%, 7/15/23 | 73,482,420 | | 77,084,801 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.625%, 1/15/24 | 226,309,710 | | 240,528,568 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.50%, 4/15/24 | 97,339,518 | | 103,365,975 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.125%, 7/15/24 | 32,736,000 | | 34,637,259 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.125%, 10/15/24 | 28,276,640 | | 30,020,764 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.25%, 1/15/25 | 396,494,929 | | 423,073,534 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.125%, 4/15/25 | 86,266,600 | | 91,833,768 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.625%, 1/15/26 | 129,217,140 | | 142,476,089 | |
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES (Cost $1,722,206,652) | | 1,788,522,762 | |
CORPORATE BONDS — 6.3% | | |
Automobiles — 0.2% | | |
American Honda Finance Corp., MTN, 1.20%, 7/8/25 | 3,530,000 | | 3,559,811 | |
Banks — 0.7% | | |
Banco Santander SA, 2.75%, 5/28/25 | 2,770,000 | | 2,915,260 | |
DNB Bank ASA, VRN, 1.13%, 9/16/26(2) | 2,610,000 | | 2,605,354 | |
Natwest Group plc, VRN, 2.36%, 5/22/24 | 852,000 | | 874,928 | |
Royal Bank of Canada, MTN, 1.15%, 6/10/25 | 3,410,000 | | 3,457,220 | |
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Ltd., 0.80%, 9/12/23(2) | 3,000,000 | | 3,007,681 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., MTN, VRN, 2.39%, 6/2/28 | 750,000 | | 783,366 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., VRN, 2.19%, 4/30/26 | 1,010,000 | | 1,050,550 | |
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Biotechnology — 0.7% | | |
AbbVie, Inc., 2.95%, 11/21/26(2) | 4,180,000 | | 4,559,666 | |
Gilead Sciences, Inc., 0.75%, 9/29/23 | 9,890,000 | | 9,911,598 | |
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Capital Markets — 0.1% | | |
Credit Suisse Group AG, VRN, 2.19%, 6/5/26(2) | 1,410,000 | | 1,458,168 | |
Commercial Services and Supplies† | | |
Nielsen Finance LLC / Nielsen Finance Co., 5.00%, 4/15/22(2) | 251,000 | | 251,879 | |
Diversified Financial Services — 0.2% | | |
AIG Global Funding, 0.90%, 9/22/25(2) | 5,100,000 | | 5,070,392 | |
Entertainment — 0.2% | | |
Walt Disney Co. (The), 1.75%, 1/13/26 | 4,300,000 | | 4,472,917 | |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 0.6% | | |
Equinix, Inc., 5.375%, 5/15/27 | 2,808,000 | | 3,064,187 | |
Federal Realty Investment Trust, 3.95%, 1/15/24 | 4,350,000 | | 4,716,006 | |
SBA Tower Trust, 1.88%, 7/15/50(2) | 3,793,000 | | 3,889,376 | |
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Food and Staples Retailing — 0.2% | | |
Albertsons Cos., Inc. / Safeway, Inc. / New Albertsons LP / Albertsons LLC, 3.50%, 2/15/23(2) | 3,100,000 | | 3,155,025 | |
Food Products — 0.3% | | |
Mondelez International, Inc., 0.625%, 7/1/22 | 3,550,000 | | 3,564,403 | |
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Nestle Holdings, Inc., 0.625%, 1/15/26(2) | $ | 3,000,000 | | $ | 2,977,636 | |
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Gas Utilities — 0.2% | | |
East Ohio Gas Co. (The), 1.30%, 6/15/25(2) | 3,740,000 | | 3,815,565 | |
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 0.2% | | |
Stryker Corp., 1.15%, 6/15/25 | 3,580,000 | | 3,628,253 | |
Health Care Providers and Services† | | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 1.25%, 1/15/26 | 694,000 | | 711,313 | |
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 0.1% | | |
Starbucks Corp., 1.30%, 5/7/22 | 2,870,000 | | 2,908,740 | |
Household Durables — 0.1% | | |
Lennar Corp., 2.95%, 11/29/20 | 2,500,000 | | 2,506,250 | |
Lennar Corp., 4.75%, 4/1/21 | 100,000 | | 101,103 | |
| | 2,607,353 | |
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers — 0.2% | |
TerraForm Power Operating LLC, 4.25%, 1/31/23(2) | 4,350,000 | | 4,468,668 | |
Media — 0.8% | | |
Discovery Communications LLC, 3.95%, 6/15/25 | 2,114,000 | | 2,385,505 | |
Time Warner Cable LLC, 4.00%, 9/1/21 | 3,749,000 | | 3,829,942 | |
WPP Finance 2010, 3.75%, 9/19/24 | 9,000,000 | | 9,888,999 | |
| | 16,104,446 | |
Metals and Mining — 0.1% | | |
Steel Dynamics, Inc., 2.40%, 6/15/25 | 2,490,000 | | 2,600,303 | |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 0.3% | | |
Chevron Corp., 1.14%, 5/11/23 | 3,125,000 | | 3,187,270 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 6.375%, 2/4/21 | 2,700,000 | | 2,740,837 | |
| | 5,928,107 | |
Pharmaceuticals — 0.9% | | |
Elanco Animal Health, Inc., 4.91%, 8/27/21 | 1,950,000 | | 2,006,063 | |
GlaxoSmithKline Capital plc, 0.53%, 10/1/23(3) | 3,510,000 | | 3,513,641 | |
Pfizer, Inc., 0.80%, 5/28/25 | 5,000,000 | | 5,029,376 | |
Royalty Pharma plc, 1.20%, 9/2/25(2) | 5,380,000 | | 5,369,358 | |
Upjohn, Inc., 1.65%, 6/22/25(2) | 2,940,000 | | 3,013,576 | |
| | 18,932,014 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals† | | |
Dell International LLC / EMC Corp., 5.875%, 6/15/21(2) | 661,000 | | 663,089 | |
Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods — 0.2% | | |
Ralph Lauren Corp., 1.70%, 6/15/22 | 3,650,000 | | 3,716,379 | |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $129,945,272) | | 131,429,653 | |
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES — 3.7% | | |
Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC, Series 2015-2A, Class B, 3.42%, 12/20/21(2) | 1,312,500 | | 1,315,429 | |
BRE Grand Islander Timeshare Issuer LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.94%, 5/25/29(2) | 3,066,231 | | 3,118,435 | |
BRE Grand Islander Timeshare Issuer LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class B, 3.24%, 5/25/29(2) | 847,680 | | 857,227 | |
Hilton Grand Vacations Trust, Series 2017-AA, Class A SEQ, 2.66%, 12/26/28(2) | 1,383,191 | | 1,413,601 | |
Mosaic Solar Loan Trust, Series 2020-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.10%, 4/20/46(2) | 2,755,735 | | 2,823,822 | |
MVW LLC, Series 2019-2A, Class A SEQ, 2.22%, 10/20/38(2) | 6,342,643 | | 6,488,259 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2015-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.52%, 12/20/32(2) | $ | 369,855 | | $ | 371,741 | |
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2016-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.25%, 12/20/33(2) | 644,249 | | 646,366 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2017-SFR2, Class A SEQ, 2.90%, 12/17/34(2) | 7,960,184 | | 8,002,017 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2018-SFR3, Class A SEQ, 3.88%, 10/17/35(2) | 7,605,048 | | 7,843,784 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2019-SFR2, Class A SEQ, 3.15%, 5/17/36(2) | 7,157,087 | | 7,412,418 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2019-SFR4, Class A SEQ, 2.69%, 10/17/36(2) | 9,750,000 | | 10,056,213 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2020-SFR1, Class B, 2.03%, 4/17/37(2) | 4,900,000 | | 4,957,566 | |
Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2020-2, Class C, 1.46%, 9/15/25 | 5,100,000 | | 5,166,090 | |
Sierra Timeshare Conduit Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.91%, 3/20/34(2) | 723,918 | | 736,879 | |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2015-3A, Class A SEQ, 2.58%, 9/20/32(2) | 837,274 | | 839,156 | |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2018-3A, Class B, 3.87%, 9/20/35(2) | 1,559,554 | | 1,620,605 | |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2019-1A, Class B, 3.42%, 1/20/36(2) | 423,959 | | 436,238 | |
Towd Point Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-3, Class M1, VRN, 3.50%, 7/25/57(2) | 4,100,000 | | 4,410,017 | |
Towd Point Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-1, Class A1 SEQ, VRN, 3.00%, 1/25/58(2) | 1,759,210 | | 1,837,070 | |
Towd Point Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-4, Class A1, VRN, 3.00%, 6/25/58(2) | 2,687,614 | | 2,878,261 | |
VSE VOI Mortgage LLC, Series 2016-A, Class A SEQ, 2.54%, 7/20/33(2) | 1,039,761 | | 1,046,760 | |
VSE VOI Mortgage LLC, Series 2017-A, Class A SEQ, 2.33%, 3/20/35(2) | 2,370,740 | | 2,410,253 | |
TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $75,045,314) | | 76,688,207 | |
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS — 3.2% | | |
Private Sponsor Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 2.6% | | |
Angel Oak Mortgage Trust I LLC, Series 2018-2, Class A2 SEQ, VRN, 3.78%, 7/27/48(2) | 2,706,224 | | 2,753,199 | |
Arroyo Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-1, Class A1B SEQ, 2.10%, 3/25/55(2) | 3,422,858 | | 3,449,342 | |
Arroyo Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-1, Class A2 SEQ, 2.93%, 3/25/55(2) | 2,850,000 | | 2,911,510 | |
Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-8, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.19%, 11/25/34 | 549,756 | | 538,874 | |
Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-1, Class A1, VRN, 3.84%, (1-year H15T1Y plus 2.25%), 2/25/36 | 530,050 | | 535,465 | |
Bunker Hill Loan Depositary Trust, Series 2019-2, Class A3 SEQ, 3.19%, 7/25/49(2) | 3,066,486 | | 3,131,196 | |
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2019-IMC1, Class A1, VRN, 2.72%, 7/25/49(2) | 3,973,364 | | 4,051,915 | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates, Series 2020-SPT1, Class A2 SEQ, 2.30%, 4/25/65(2) | 7,300,000 | | 7,333,849 | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-NQM1, Class A1, 2.66%, 10/25/59(2) | 3,784,750 | | 3,884,410 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-NQM1, Class A1, 1.21%, 5/25/65(2) | $ | 2,000,000 | | $ | 1,999,967 | |
GCAT Trust, Series 2019-NQM3, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 3.04%, 11/25/59(2) | 3,797,641 | | 3,852,214 | |
JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-A4, Class 3A1, VRN, 3.71%, 6/25/36 | 322,048 | | 273,931 | |
JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-S1, Class 1A2 SEQ, 6.50%, 4/25/36 | 257,374 | | 281,888 | |
MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust, Series 2004-13, Class 3A7, VRN, 3.23%, 11/21/34 | 11,136 | | 11,264 | |
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Series 2005-A2, Class A1, VRN, 3.78%, 2/25/35 | 87,741 | | 90,038 | |
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2017-5A, Class A1, VRN, 1.65%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.50%), 6/25/57(2) | 2,266,822 | | 2,273,738 | |
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2014-3, Class A14, SEQ, VRN, 3.00%, 10/25/44(2) | 136,230 | | 136,556 | |
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-CH1, Class A1, VRN, 4.00%, 8/25/47(2) | 2,046,147 | | 2,126,065 | |
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-2, Class A4 SEQ, VRN, 3.50%, 2/25/48(2) | 2,031,412 | | 2,054,021 | |
Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-8, Class 2A1, VRN, 2.95%, 7/25/34 | 647,541 | | 647,808 | |
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2019-4, Class A3, 3.00%, 11/25/59(2) | 4,990,152 | | 5,079,087 | |
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2020-4, Class A2 SEQ, 1.91%, 5/25/65(2) | 6,507,179 | | 6,547,060 | |
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-7, Class 3A1 SEQ, 6.00%, 6/25/36 | 138,071 | | 134,946 | |
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR5, Class 2A1, VRN, 4.00%, 4/25/36 | 12,504 | | 11,747 | |
| | 54,110,090 | |
U.S. Government Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.6% | |
FHLMC, Series 2014-DN1, Class M2, VRN, 2.35%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.20%), 2/25/24 | 2,497,181 | | 2,500,289 | |
FHLMC, Series 2015-DNA1, Class M3, VRN, 3.45%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.30%), 10/25/27 | 3,714,067 | | 3,792,837 | |
FNMA, Series 2014-C02, Class 1M2, VRN, 2.75%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.60%), 5/25/24 | 1,371,682 | | 1,206,346 | |
FNMA, Series 2014-C02, Class 2M2, VRN, 2.75%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.60%), 5/25/24 | 2,288,634 | | 2,256,642 | |
FNMA, Series 2014-C04, Class 2M2, VRN, 5.15%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.00%), 11/25/24 | 1,344,262 | | 1,378,763 | |
FNMA, Series 2016-C03, Class 2M2, VRN, 6.05%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.90%), 10/25/28 | 1,023,513 | | 1,084,962 | |
| | 12,219,839 | |
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS (Cost $65,978,939) | | 66,329,929 | |
COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS — 1.3% | | |
AIMCO CLO, Series 2018-BA, Class B, VRN, 2.03%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.75%), 1/15/32(2) | 3,525,000 | | 3,531,775 | |
Anchorage Capital CLO 16 Ltd., Series 2020-16A, Class B, VRN, 2.40%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.20%), 10/20/31(2)(3) | 4,300,000 | | 4,300,000 | |
Bean Creek CLO Ltd., Series 2015-1A, Class BR, VRN, 1.72%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.45%), 4/20/31(2) | 3,750,000 | | 3,631,755 | |
KKR CLO Ltd., Series 2022A, Class B, VRN, 1.87%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.60%), 7/20/31(2) | 2,025,000 | | 1,984,364 | |
Magnetite VIII Ltd., Series 2014-8A, Class BR2, VRN, 1.78%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.50%), 4/15/31(2) | 2,200,000 | | 2,166,934 | |
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| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Octagon Investment Partners 24 Ltd., Series 2015-1A, Class BS, VRN, 2.17%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.90%), 4/21/31(2) | $ | 3,800,000 | | $ | 3,771,873 | |
OHA Credit Funding 7 Ltd., Series 2020-7A, Class B, VRN, 1.93%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.70%), 10/19/32(2)(3) | 4,500,000 | | 4,500,000 | |
Sounds Point CLO IV-R Ltd., Series 2013-3RA, Class B, VRN, 2.02%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.75%), 4/18/31(2) | 3,600,000 | | 3,588,211 | |
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS (Cost $27,519,916) | | 27,474,912 | |
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES† | | |
BX Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-IND, Class A, VRN, 0.90%, (1-month LIBOR plus 0.75%), 11/15/35(2) (Cost $393,450) | 394,446 | | 395,163 | |
TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS — 0.7% | | |
Credit Agricole, 0.08%, 10/1/20(2)(4) | 13,787,000 | | 13,786,968 | |
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class | 735 | | 735 | |
TOTAL TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS (Cost $13,787,735) | | 13,787,703 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 100.7% (Cost $2,034,877,278) | | 2,104,628,329 | |
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (0.7)% | | (14,233,886) | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 2,090,394,443 | |
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CENTRALLY CLEARED CREDIT DEFAULT SWAP AGREEMENTS |
Reference Entity | Type | Fixed Rate Received (Paid) Quarterly | Termination Date | Notional Amount | Premiums Paid (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Value^ |
Markit CDX North America High Yield Index Series 33 | Buy | (5.00)% | 12/20/24 | $ | 35,066,000 | | $ | 2,350,954 | | $ | (4,196,904) | | $ | (1,845,950) | |
^The value for credit default swap agreements serves as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood of an expected liability or profit at the period end. Increasing values in absolute terms when compared to the notional amount of the credit default swap agreement represent a deterioration of the referenced entity's credit soundness and an increased likelihood or risk of a credit event occurring as defined in the agreement.
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CENTRALLY CLEARED TOTAL RETURN SWAP AGREEMENTS |
Floating Rate Index | Pay/Receive Floating Rate Index at Termination | Fixed Rate | Termination Date | Notional Amount | Premiums Paid (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Value |
CPURNSA | Receive | 1.79% | 8/26/23 | $ | 25,000,000 | $ | 566 | | $ | 11,463 | | $ | 12,029 | |
CPURNSA | Receive | 1.85% | 8/26/25 | $ | 16,000,000 | 586 | | 7,423 | | 8,009 | |
CPURNSA | Receive | 2.06% | 5/2/22 | $ | 22,000,000 | 634 | | (471,544) | | (470,910) | |
CPURNSA | Receive | 2.07% | 5/3/22 | $ | 40,000,000 | 744 | | (889,671) | | (888,927) | |
CPURNSA | Receive | 2.02% | 5/4/22 | $ | 23,500,000 | 643 | | (454,244) | | (453,601) | |
CPURNSA | Receive | 1.93% | 9/5/22 | $ | 18,000,000 | (610) | | (172,930) | | (173,540) | |
CPURNSA | Receive | 1.71% | 6/20/24 | $ | 30,000,000 | (550) | | (251,138) | | (251,688) | |
CPURNSA | Receive | 1.86% | 7/30/24 | $ | 26,500,000 | (547) | | (446,395) | | (446,942) | |
CPURNSA | Receive | 1.86% | 8/1/24 | $ | 23,700,000 | (530) | | (395,938) | | (396,468) | |
CPURNSA | Receive | 1.85% | 8/1/24 | $ | 43,000,000 | (650) | | (705,987) | | (706,637) | |
CPURNSA | Receive | 1.67% | 10/21/24 | $ | 45,000,000 | (701) | | (277,448) | | (278,149) | |
CPURNSA | Receive | 1.70% | 11/26/24 | $ | 25,000,000 | (583) | | (147,515) | | (148,098) | |
CPURNSA | Receive | 1.79% | 12/13/24 | $ | 16,000,000 | (529) | | (183,750) | | (184,279) | |
| | | | | $ | (1,527) | | $ | (4,377,674) | | $ | (4,379,201) | |
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
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 |
SEQ | - | Sequential Payer |
VRN | - | Variable Rate Note. The rate adjusts periodically based upon the terms set forth in the security’s offering documents. The rate shown is effective at the period end and the reference rate and spread, if any, is indicated. The security's effective maturity date may be shorter than the final maturity date shown. |
†Category is less than 0.05% of total net assets.
(1)Security, or a portion thereof, has been pledged at the custodian bank or with a broker for collateral requirements on swap agreements. At the period end, the aggregate value of securities pledged was $13,036,325.
(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 $209,068,722, which represented 10.0% of total net assets.
(3)When-issued security. The issue price and yield are fixed on the date of the commitment, but payment and delivery are scheduled for a future date.
(4)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, 2020 (UNAUDITED) | |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (cost of $2,034,877,278) | $ | 2,104,628,329 | |
Cash | 121,332 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 466,968 | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | 691,504 | |
Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements | 99,066 | |
Interest receivable | 2,265,278 | |
| 2,108,272,477 | |
| |
Liabilities | |
Payable for investments purchased | 14,311,981 | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 2,955,800 | |
Payable for variation margin on swap agreements | 49,680 | |
Accrued management fees | 541,824 | |
Distribution and service fees payable | 18,749 | |
| 17,878,034 | |
| |
Net Assets | $ | 2,090,394,443 | |
| |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital paid in | $ | 2,043,790,963 | |
Distributable earnings | 46,603,480 | |
| $ | 2,090,394,443 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share |
Investor Class | $317,803,503 | 30,145,141 | $10.54 |
I Class | $601,127,877 | 56,566,616 | $10.63 |
Y Class | $12,901,703 | 1,213,358 | $10.63 |
A Class | $33,735,226 | 3,232,799 | $10.44* |
C Class | $4,573,874 | 453,748 | $10.08 |
R Class | $19,572,315 | 1,838,470 | $10.65 |
R5 Class | $467,035,155 | 43,942,464 | $10.63 |
R6 Class | $12,659,536 | 1,191,094 | $10.63 |
G Class | $620,985,254 | 58,325,213 | $10.65 |
*Maximum offering price $10.68 (net asset value divided by 0.9775).
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (UNAUDITED) | |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Interest | $ | 11,803,690 | |
| |
Expenses: | |
Management fees | 3,982,226 | |
Distribution and service fees: | |
A Class | 39,480 | |
C Class | 27,621 | |
R Class | 46,073 | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 66,865 | |
Other expenses | 6,586 | |
| 4,168,851 | |
Fees waived - G Class | (652,885) | |
| 3,515,966 | |
| |
Net investment income (loss) | 8,287,724 | |
| |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investment transactions | 539,794 | |
Swap agreement transactions | 1,964,493 | |
| 2,504,287 | |
| |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | 77,080,302 | |
Swap agreements | 9,485,187 | |
| 86,565,489 | |
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 89,069,776 | |
| |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | 97,357,500 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
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SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2020 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | September 30, 2020 | March 31, 2020 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 8,287,724 | | $ | 39,037,319 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | 2,504,287 | | (4,027,700) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 86,565,489 | | (23,337,564) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 97,357,500 | | 11,672,055 | |
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Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From earnings: | | |
Investor Class | (1,982,863) | | (10,573,869) | |
I Class | (485,621) | | (2,992,390) | |
Y Class | (41,009) | | (186,806) | |
A Class | (48,227) | | (470,488) | |
C Class | — | | (57,446) | |
R Class | (7,405) | | (219,768) | |
R5 Class | (1,636,715) | | (8,289,266) | |
R6 Class | (43,700) | | (199,320) | |
G Class | (1,976,149) | | (9,016,637) | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (6,221,689) | | (32,005,990) | |
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Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5) | 439,787,025 | | (14,146,501) | |
| | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | 530,922,836 | | (34,480,436) | |
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Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 1,559,471,607 | | 1,593,952,043 | |
End of period | $ | 2,090,394,443 | | $ | 1,559,471,607 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (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, R6 Class and G Class. The A Class may incur an initial sales charge. The A Class and C Class may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the fund in preparation of its financial statements. The fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This may require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management evaluated the impact of events or transactions occurring through the date the financial statements were issued that would merit recognition or disclosure.
Investment Valuations — The fund determines the fair value of its investments and computes its net asset value per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. The Board of Trustees has adopted valuation policies and procedures to guide the investment advisor in the fund’s investment valuation process and to provide methodologies for the oversight of the fund’s pricing function.
Fixed income securities are valued at the evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices as provided by investment dealers. Corporate bonds, U.S. Treasury and Government Agency securities, convertible bonds, bank loan obligations, municipal securities, and sovereign governments and agencies are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security specific information. Mortgage-related and asset-backed securities are valued based on models that consider trade data, prepayment and default projections, benchmark yield and spread data and estimated cash flows of each tranche of the issuer. Collateralized loan obligations are valued based on discounted cash flow models that consider trade and economic data, prepayment assumptions and default projections. Commercial paper is valued using a curve-based approach that considers money market rates for specific instruments, programs, currencies and maturity points from a variety of active market makers.
Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported net asset value per share. 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.
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.
Segregated Assets — In accordance with the 1940 Act, the fund segregates assets on its books and records to cover certain types of investment securities and other financial instruments. 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 collateral requirements.
Income Tax Status — It is the fund’s policy to distribute substantially all net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders and to otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes. The fund files U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns as applicable. The fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authority until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years from the date of filing but can be longer in certain jurisdictions. At this time, management believes there are no uncertain tax positions which, based on their technical merit, would not be sustained upon examination and for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Multiple Class — All shares of the fund represent an equal pro rata interest in the net assets of the class to which such shares belong, and have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except for class specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes. Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the fund are allocated to each class of shares based on their relative net assets.
Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income, if any, are generally declared and paid quarterly, but may be paid less frequently. Distributions from net realized gains, if any, are generally declared and paid annually.
Indemnifications — Under the trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. In addition, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered by management to be remote.
3. Fees and Transactions with Related Parties
Certain officers and trustees of the trust are also officers and/or directors of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC). The trust's investment advisor, ACIM, the trust's distributor, American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS), and the trust's transfer agent, American Century Services, LLC, are wholly owned, directly or indirectly, by ACC. Various funds issued by American Century Asset Allocation Portfolios, Inc. own, in aggregate, 26% of the shares of the fund. Related parties do not invest in the fund for the purpose of exercising management or control.
Management Fees — The trust has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per class. The agreement provides that ACIM will pay all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent trustees (including legal counsel fees), extraordinary expenses and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class's daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The difference in the fee among the classes is a result of their separate arrangements for non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder services. It is not the result of any difference in advisory or custodial fees or other expenses related to the management of the fund’s assets, which do not vary by class. The fee consists of (1) an Investment Category Fee based on the daily net assets of the fund and certain other accounts managed by the investment advisor that are in the same broad investment category as the fund and (2) a Complex Fee based on the assets of all the funds in the American Century Investments family of funds. 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, 2020 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) |
(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, 2020 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 and in kind transactions, for the period ended September 30, 2020 totaled $525,345,570, of which $217,062,224 represented U.S. Treasury and Government Agency obligations.
Sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended September 30, 2020 totaled $189,148,228, of which $11,473,799 represented U.S. Treasury and Government Agency obligations.
On August 25, 2020, the fund received investment securities and other financial instruments valued at $221,952,928 from a purchase in kind from other products managed by the fund's investment advisor. 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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| Six months ended September 30, 2020 | Year ended March 31, 2020 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class | | | | |
Sold | 17,797,205 | | $ | 181,752,799 | | 27,732,599 | | $ | 285,287,737 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 192,333 | | 1,981,035 | | 1,035,523 | | 10,562,334 | |
Redeemed | (45,098,760) | | (469,375,535) | | (26,905,481) | | (273,841,011) | |
| (27,109,222) | | (285,641,701) | | 1,862,641 | | 22,009,060 | |
I Class | | | | |
Sold | 45,272,983 | | 475,286,645 | | 15,433,169 | | 159,501,955 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 42,126 | | 437,264 | | 265,593 | | 2,730,300 | |
Redeemed | (3,659,213) | | (38,387,105) | | (19,082,674) | | (197,349,981) | |
| 41,655,896 | | 437,336,804 | | (3,383,912) | | (35,117,726) | |
Y Class | | | | |
Sold | 232,742 | | 2,427,107 | | 861,559 | | 8,877,032 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 3,951 | | 41,009 | | 18,172 | | 186,806 | |
Redeemed | (63,162) | | (656,437) | | (278,655) | | (2,888,711) | |
| 173,531 | | 1,811,679 | | 601,076 | | 6,175,127 | |
A Class | | | | |
Sold | 626,909 | | 6,430,746 | | 1,908,713 | | 19,349,546 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 2,590 | | 26,414 | | 26,375 | | 266,383 | |
Redeemed | (420,157) | | (4,291,650) | | (1,408,952) | | (14,232,206) | |
| 209,342 | | 2,165,510 | | 526,136 | | 5,383,723 | |
C Class | | | | |
Sold | 5,448 | | 54,150 | | 45,858 | | 447,289 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | — | | — | | 4,966 | | 48,663 | |
Redeemed | (236,948) | | (2,340,237) | | (1,199,787) | | (11,769,350) | |
| (231,500) | | (2,286,087) | | (1,148,963) | | (11,273,398) | |
R Class | | | | |
Sold | 405,456 | | 4,248,890 | | 1,082,156 | | 11,188,462 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 711 | | 7,401 | | 20,699 | | 213,616 | |
Redeemed | (358,341) | | (3,723,058) | | (806,527) | | (8,313,777) | |
| 47,826 | | 533,233 | | 296,328 | | 3,088,301 | |
R5 Class | | | | |
Sold | 4,639,342 | | 47,944,477 | | 9,930,616 | | 102,935,457 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 155,244 | | 1,611,433 | | 792,451 | | 8,146,392 | |
Redeemed | (2,248,101) | | (23,419,517) | | (6,307,923) | | (63,999,450) | |
| 2,546,485 | | 26,136,393 | | 4,415,144 | | 47,082,399 | |
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| Six months ended September 30, 2020 | Year ended March 31, 2020 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
R6 Class | | | | |
Sold | 420,316 | | $ | 4,373,902 | | 585,004 | | $ | 6,030,686 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 3,698 | | 38,347 | | 16,191 | | 166,280 | |
Redeemed | (250,186) | | (2,606,324) | | (459,563) | | (4,739,293) | |
| 173,828 | | 1,805,925 | | 141,632 | | 1,457,673 | |
G Class | | | | |
Sold | 26,368,322 | | 279,336,980 | | 2,361,950 | | 24,597,172 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 190,380 | | 1,976,149 | | 877,105 | | 9,016,637 | |
Redeemed | (2,199,409) | | (23,387,860) | | (8,448,721) | | (86,565,469) | |
| 24,359,293 | | 257,925,269 | | (5,209,666) | | (52,951,660) | |
Net increase (decrease) | 41,825,479 | | $ | 439,787,025 | | (1,899,584) | | $ | (14,146,501) | |
6. Fair Value Measurements
The fund’s investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels.
• Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments.
• Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars.
• Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions).
The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments.
The following is a summary of the level classifications as of period end. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund’s portfolio holdings.
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| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Assets | | | |
Investment Securities | | | |
U.S. Treasury Securities | — | | $ | 1,788,522,762 | | — | |
Corporate Bonds | — | | 131,429,653 | | — | |
Asset-Backed Securities | — | | 76,688,207 | | — | |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | — | | 66,329,929 | | — | |
Collateralized Loan Obligations | — | | 27,474,912 | | — | |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | — | | 395,163 | | — | |
Temporary Cash Investments | $ | 735 | | 13,786,968 | | — | |
| $ | 735 | | $ | 2,104,627,594 | | — | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Swap Agreements | — | | $ | 20,038 | | — | |
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Liabilities | | | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Swap Agreements | — | | $ | 6,245,189 | | — | |
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 $38,489,333.
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 $370,116,667.
Value of Derivative Instruments as of September 30, 2020
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| Asset Derivatives | Liability Derivatives |
Type of Risk Exposure | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value |
Credit Risk | Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements* | — | | Payable for variation margin on swap agreements* | $ | 49,680 | |
Other Contracts | Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements* | $ | 99,066 | | Payable for variation margin on swap agreements* | — | |
| | $ | 99,066 | | | $ | 49,680 | |
*Included in the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on centrally cleared 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, 2020
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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 | $ | 527,198 | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | $ | (2,720,802) | |
Other Contracts | Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions | 1,437,295 | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | 12,205,989 | |
| | $ | 1,964,493 | | | $ | 9,485,187 | |
8. Risk Factors
The value of the fund’s shares will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, based on the performance of the securities owned by the fund and other factors generally affecting the securities market. Market risks, including political, regulatory, economic and social developments, can affect the value of the fund’s investments. Natural disasters, public health emergencies, terrorism and other unforeseeable events may lead to increased market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.
The fund may invest in instruments that have variable or floating coupon rates based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). LIBOR is a benchmark interest rate intended to be representative of the rate at which certain major international banks lend to one another over short-terms. LIBOR will be phased out by the end of 2021. Uncertainty remains regarding a replacement rate or rates for LIBOR. The transition process may lead to increased volatility or illiquidity in markets for instruments that rely on LIBOR. This could result in a change to the value of such instruments.
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 | $ | 2,034,877,781 | |
Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 70,280,357 | |
Gross tax depreciation of investments | (529,809) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | $ | 69,750,548 | |
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, 2020, the fund had accumulated short-term capital losses of $(3,989,820) and accumulated long-term capital losses of $(21,446,633), which represent net capital loss carryovers that may be used to offset future realized capital gains for federal income tax purposes. The capital loss carryovers may be carried forward for an unlimited period. Future capital loss carryover utilization in any given year may be subject to Internal Revenue Code limitations.
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended 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 | Distribution 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 |
2020(3) | $10.01 | 0.03 | 0.53 | 0.56 | (0.03) | $10.54 | 5.58% | 0.57%(4) | 0.72%(4) | 11% | $317,804 |
2020 | $10.11 | 0.21 | (0.14) | 0.07 | (0.17) | $10.01 | 0.69% | 0.57% | 2.13% | 50% | $572,935 |
2019 | $10.16 | 0.15 | 0.03 | 0.18 | (0.23) | $10.11 | 1.79% | 0.57% | 1.49% | 31% | $559,790 |
2018 | $10.31 | 0.16 | (0.16) | — | (0.15) | $10.16 | 0.05% | 0.57% | 1.52% | 31% | $622,940 |
2017 | $10.14 | 0.17 | 0.04 | 0.21 | (0.04) | $10.31 | 2.11% | 0.57% | 1.69% | 48% | $578,775 |
2016 | $10.06 | 0.05 | 0.03 | 0.08 | — | $10.14 | 0.80% | 0.57% | 0.61% | 36% | $507,940 |
I Class |
2020(3) | $10.09 | 0.04 | 0.53 | 0.57 | (0.03) | $10.63 | 5.68% | 0.47%(4) | 0.82%(4) | 11% | $601,128 |
2020 | $10.19 | 0.23 | (0.15) | 0.08 | (0.18) | $10.09 | 0.79% | 0.47% | 2.23% | 50% | $150,405 |
2019 | $10.24 | 0.15 | 0.04 | 0.19 | (0.24) | $10.19 | 1.87% | 0.47% | 1.59% | 31% | $186,378 |
2018(5) | $10.38 | 0.15 | (0.13) | 0.02 | (0.16) | $10.24 | 0.22% | 0.47%(4) | 1.51%(4) | 31%(6) | $157,963 |
Y Class |
2020(3) | $10.09 | 0.05 | 0.53 | 0.58 | (0.04) | $10.63 | 5.73% | 0.37%(4) | 0.92%(4) | 11% | $12,902 |
2020 | $10.19 | 0.22 | (0.13) | 0.09 | (0.19) | $10.09 | 0.89% | 0.37% | 2.33% | 50% | $10,494 |
2019 | $10.24 | 0.15 | 0.05 | 0.20 | (0.25) | $10.19 | 1.98% | 0.37% | 1.69% | 31% | $4,471 |
2018(5) | $10.38 | 0.18 | (0.15) | 0.03 | (0.17) | $10.24 | 0.29% | 0.37%(4) | 1.76%(4) | 31%(6) | $155 | |
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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 | Distribution 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) |
A Class |
2020(3) | $9.91 | 0.02 | 0.53 | 0.55 | (0.02) | $10.44 | 5.52% | 0.82%(4) | 0.47%(4) | 11% | $33,735 |
2020 | $10.01 | 0.18 | (0.13) | 0.05 | (0.15) | $9.91 | 0.44% | 0.82% | 1.88% | 50% | $29,951 |
2019 | $10.06 | 0.11 | 0.04 | 0.15 | (0.20) | $10.01 | 1.55% | 0.82% | 1.24% | 31% | $24,988 |
2018 | $10.21 | 0.13 | (0.15) | (0.02) | (0.13) | $10.06 | (0.21)% | 0.82% | 1.27% | 31% | $24,073 |
2017 | $10.04 | 0.15 | 0.04 | 0.19 | (0.02) | $10.21 | 1.87% | 0.82% | 1.44% | 48% | $46,885 |
2016 | $9.98 | 0.10 | (0.04) | 0.06 | — | $10.04 | 0.60% | 0.82% | 0.36% | 36% | $53,748 |
C Class |
2020(3) | $9.59 | (0.03) | 0.52 | 0.49 | — | $10.08 | 5.11% | 1.57%(4) | (0.28)%(4) | 11% | $4,574 |
2020 | $9.69 | 0.17 | (0.20) | (0.03) | (0.07) | $9.59 | (0.33)% | 1.57% | 1.13% | 50% | $6,571 |
2019 | $9.74 | 0.05 | 0.03 | 0.08 | (0.13) | $9.69 | 0.80% | 1.57% | 0.49% | 31% | $17,769 |
2018 | $9.89 | 0.05 | (0.15) | (0.10) | (0.05) | $9.74 | (0.99)% | 1.57% | 0.52% | 31% | $22,600 |
2017 | $9.78 | 0.07 | 0.04 | 0.11 | — | $9.89 | 1.12% | 1.57% | 0.69% | 48% | $27,511 |
2016 | $9.80 | (0.02) | — | (0.02) | — | $9.78 | (0.20)% | 1.57% | (0.39)% | 36% | $31,482 |
R Class |
2020(3) | $10.11 | 0.01 | 0.53 | 0.54 | —(7) | $10.65 | 5.39% | 1.07%(4) | 0.22%(4) | 11% | $19,572 |
2020 | $10.21 | 0.16 | (0.14) | 0.02 | (0.12) | $10.11 | 0.18% | 1.07% | 1.63% | 50% | $18,099 |
2019 | $10.26 | 0.08 | 0.05 | 0.13 | (0.18) | $10.21 | 1.26% | 1.07% | 0.99% | 31% | $15,253 |
2018 | $10.41 | 0.11 | (0.16) | (0.05) | (0.10) | $10.26 | (0.45)% | 1.07% | 1.02% | 31% | $13,120 |
2017 | $10.25 | 0.13 | 0.03 | 0.16 | — | $10.41 | 1.56% | 1.07% | 1.19% | 48% | $12,039 |
2016 | $10.21 | —(7) | 0.04 | 0.04 | — | $10.25 | 0.39% | 1.07% | 0.11% | 36% | $13,658 |
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Per-Share Data | Ratios and Supplemental Data |
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R5 Class |
2020(3) | $10.09 | 0.04 | 0.54 | 0.58 | (0.04) | $10.63 | 5.73% | 0.37%(4) | 0.92%(4) | 11% | $467,035 |
2020 | $10.19 | 0.24 | (0.15) | 0.09 | (0.19) | $10.09 | 0.89% | 0.37% | 2.33% | 50% | $417,564 |
2019 | $10.24 | 0.16 | 0.04 | 0.20 | (0.25) | $10.19 | 1.98% | 0.37% | 1.69% | 31% | $376,691 |
2018 | $10.39 | 0.18 | (0.16) | 0.02 | (0.17) | $10.24 | 0.25% | 0.37% | 1.72% | 31% | $339,844 |
2017 | $10.22 | 0.19 | 0.04 | 0.23 | (0.06) | $10.39 | 2.30% | 0.37% | 1.89% | 48% | $664,148 |
2016 | $10.11 | 0.08 | 0.03 | 0.11 | —(7) | $10.22 | 1.10% | 0.37% | 0.81% | 36% | $575,649 |
R6 Class |
2020(3) | $10.09 | 0.05 | 0.53 | 0.58 | (0.04) | $10.63 | 5.76% | 0.32%(4) | 0.97%(4) | 11% | $12,660 |
2020 | $10.19 | 0.25 | (0.15) | 0.10 | (0.20) | $10.09 | 0.94% | 0.32% | 2.38% | 50% | $10,261 |
2019 | $10.24 | 0.16 | 0.04 | 0.20 | (0.25) | $10.19 | 2.03% | 0.32% | 1.74% | 31% | $8,920 |
2018 | $10.38 | 0.18 | (0.14) | 0.04 | (0.18) | $10.24 | 0.29% | 0.32% | 1.77% | 31% | $8,280 |
2017 | $10.22 | 0.20 | 0.03 | 0.23 | (0.07) | $10.38 | 2.35% | 0.32% | 1.94% | 48% | $199,340 |
2016 | $10.11 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.12 | (0.01) | $10.22 | 1.15% | 0.32% | 0.86% | 36% | $166,472 |
G Class |
2020(3) | $10.10 | 0.09 | 0.51 | 0.60 | (0.05) | $10.65 | 6.00% | 0.01%(4)(8) | 1.28%(4)(8) | 11% | $620,985 |
2020 | $10.20 | 0.29 | (0.16) | 0.13 | (0.23) | $10.10 | 1.25% | 0.01%(9) | 2.69%(9) | 50% | $343,192 |
2019 | $10.25 | 0.22 | 0.01 | 0.23 | (0.28) | $10.20 | 2.34% | 0.01%(10) | 2.05%(10) | 31% | $399,692 |
2018(11) | $10.31 | 0.14 | (0.07) | 0.07 | (0.13) | $10.25 | 0.66% | 0.01%(4)(12) | 2.02%(4)(12) | 31%(6) | $468,758 |
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(1)Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2)Total returns are calculated based on the net asset value of the last business day and do not reflect applicable sales charges, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.
(3)Six months ended September 30, 2020 (unaudited).
(4)Annualized.
(5)April 10, 2017 (commencement of sale) through March 31, 2018.
(6)Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended March 31, 2018.
(7)Per-share amount was less than $0.005.
(8)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 0.32% and 0.97%, respectively.
(9)The ratio of operating expenses to average net assets before expense waiver and the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets before expense waiver was 0.32% and 2.38%, respectively.
(10)The ratio of operating expenses to average net assets before expense waiver and the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets before expense waiver was 0.32% and 1.74%, respectively.
(11)July 28, 2017 (commencement of sale) through March 31, 2018.
(12)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 0.32% and 1.71%, respectively.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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At a meeting held on June 17, 2020, 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 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:
•the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, and other services provided to the Fund;
•the wide range of other programs and services the Advisor and its affiliates provide to the Fund and its shareholders on a routine and non-routine basis;
•the Fund’s investment performance, 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;
•the cost of owning the Fund compared to the cost of owning similar funds;
•the compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory experience of the Advisor and its affiliates and certain other Fund service providers;
•financial data showing the cost of services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates to the Fund, the profitability of the Fund to the Advisor, and the overall profitability of the Advisor;
•the Advisor’s strategic plans;
•the Advisor’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic;
•any economies of scale associated with the Advisor’s management of the Fund;
•services provided and charges to the Advisor’s other investment management clients;
•fees and expenses associated with any investment by the Fund in other funds;
•payments and practices in connection with financial intermediaries holding shares of the Fund on behalf of their clients and the services provided by intermediaries in connection therewith; and
•any collateral benefits derived by the Advisor from the management of the Fund.
In keeping with its practice, the Board held two meetings and the independent Trustees met in private session to discuss the renewal and to review and discuss the information provided in response to their request. The Board held active discussions with the Advisor regarding the
renewal of the management agreement. The independent Trustees had the benefit of the advice of their independent counsel throughout the process.
Factors Considered
The Trustees considered all of the information provided by the Advisor, the independent data providers, and the independent Trustees’ independent counsel in connection with the approval. They determined that the information was sufficient for them to evaluate the management agreement for the Fund. In connection with their review, the Trustees did not identify any single factor as being all-important or controlling and each Trustee may have attributed different levels of importance to different factors. In deciding to renew the management agreement, the Board based its decision on a number of factors, including the following:
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services — Generally. Under the management agreement, the Advisor is responsible for providing or arranging for all services necessary for the operation of the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor provides or arranges at its own expense a wide variety of services including:
•constructing and designing the Fund
•portfolio research and security selection
•initial capitalization/funding
•securities trading
•Fund administration
•custody of Fund assets
•daily valuation of the Fund’s portfolio
•shareholder servicing and transfer agency, including shareholder confirmations, recordkeeping, and communications
•legal services (except the independent Trustees’ counsel)
•regulatory and portfolio compliance
•financial reporting
•marketing and distribution (except amounts paid by the Fund under Rule 12b-1 plans)
The Board noted that many of these services have expanded over time in terms of both quantity and complexity in response to shareholder demands, competition in the industry, changing distribution channels, and the changing regulatory environment.
Investment Management Services. The nature of the investment management services provided to the Fund is quite complex and allows Fund shareholders access to professional money management, instant diversification of their investments 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 investment performance information during the management agreement renewal process. If performance concerns are identified, the Fund receives special reviews until performance improves, during which the Board discusses with the Advisor the reasons for such results (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.
Shareholder and Other Services. Under the management agreement, the Advisor, either directly or through affiliates or third parties, provides the Fund with a comprehensive package of transfer agency, shareholder, and other services. The Board, directly and through its various committees, regularly reviews reports and evaluations of such services at its regular meetings. These reports include, but are not limited to, information regarding the operational efficiency and accuracy of the shareholder and transfer agency services provided, staffing levels, shareholder satisfaction, technology support (including cyber security), new products and services offered to Fund shareholders, securities trading activities, portfolio valuation services, auditing services, and legal and operational compliance activities. The Board found the services provided by the Advisor to the Fund under the management agreement to be competitive and of high quality.
COVID-19 Response. During 2020, much of the world experienced unprecedented change and challenges from the impacts of the rapidly evolving, worldwide spread of the COVID-19 virus. The Board evaluated the Advisor’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on service to the Fund. The Board found that Fund shareholders have continued to receive the Advisor’s investment management and other services without disruption, and Advisor personnel have demonstrated great resiliency in providing those services. The Board, directly and through its committees, continues to monitor the impact of the pandemic and the response of each of the Fund’s service providers.
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.
Ethics. The Board generally considers the Advisor’s commitment to providing quality services to shareholders and to conducting its business ethically. They noted that the Advisor’s practices generally meet or exceed industry best practices.
Economies of Scale. The Board also reviewed information provided by the Advisor regarding the possible existence of economies of scale in connection with the management of the Fund. The Board concluded that economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, especially on a fund-by-fund basis. The Board concluded that the Advisor is appropriately sharing economies of scale, to the extent they exist, through its competitive fee structure, offering competitive fees from fund inception, and through reinvestment in its business, infrastructure, investment capabilities and initiatives to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded services.
Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than brokerage expenses, expenses attributable to short sales, taxes, interest, extraordinary expenses, fees and expenses of the Fund’s independent Trustees (including their independent legal counsel), and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act. Under this 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, 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 with respect to the Fund. The Trustees reviewed such information and received representations from the Advisor that all such payments by the Fund were made pursuant to the Fund’s Rule 12b-1 Plan and that all such payments by the Advisor were made from the Advisor’s resources and reasonable profits. The Board found such 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 may receive proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex. The Board 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 American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com/proxy. A description of the policies is also available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on americancentury.com/proxy. It is also available at sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. The fund’s Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. 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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| Short Duration Strategic Income Fund |
| Investor Class (ASDVX) |
| I Class (ASDHX) |
| Y Class (ASYDX) |
| A Class (ASADX) |
| C Class (ASCDX) |
| R Class (ASDRX) |
| R5 Class (ASDJX) |
| R6 Class (ASXDX) |
Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the fund’s shareholder reports like this one will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from the fund or from your financial intermediary, such as a broker-dealer or bank. Instead, the reports will be made available on a website, and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.
If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the fund or your financial intermediary electronically by calling or sending an email request to your appropriate contacts as listed on the back cover of this report.
You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. You can inform the fund or your financial intermediary that you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports by calling or sending an email request to your appropriate contacts as listed on the back cover of this report. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held with the fund complex/your financial intermediary.
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Shareholder Fee Example | |
Schedule of Investments | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Statement of Operations | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Financial Highlights | |
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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, 2020. It provides a market overview (below), followed by a schedule of fund investments and other financial information. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.
Markets Bounced Back from Steep Sell-Off
The reporting period began on the heels of a massive risk asset sell-off triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic shutdowns. U.S. stocks, corporate bonds and other riskier assets plunged, and the resulting flight to quality drove U.S. Treasury yields to record lows. However, thanks to swift and aggressive action from the Federal Reserve (Fed) and the federal government, the financial markets rebounded quickly.
The Fed’s response included slashing interest rates to near 0%, launching quantitative easing and unveiling several lending programs for corporations and municipalities. Congress delivered a
$2 trillion aid package to employees and businesses affected by the shutdowns. These efforts helped stabilize the financial markets and Treasury yields. By the end of April, a turnaround was well underway, and the bullish sentiment generally continued through September. In addition, declining coronavirus infection, hospitalization and death rates, the gradual reopening of state economies, and COVID-19 treatment and vaccine progress also helped fuel the recovery.
U.S. stocks (S&P 500 Index) returned more than 31% for the six-month period. The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index gained nearly 4%, largely due to a corporate bond rally.
A Slow Return to Normal
The return to pre-pandemic life will take time and patience, but we are confident we will get there. Several drug companies are in final stages of vaccine trials, and medical professionals continue to fine-tune virus treatment protocols. In the meantime, investors likely will face periods of outbreak-related disruptions, economic and political uncertainty, and heightened market volatility. These influences can be unsettling, but they tend to be temporary.
We appreciate your confidence in us during these extraordinary times. Our firm has a long history of helping clients weather unpredictable markets, and we’re confident we will continue to meet today’s challenges.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Thomas
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Century Investments
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Portfolio at a Glance | |
Average Duration (effective) | 2.4 years |
Weighted Average Life to Maturity | 4.3 years |
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Types of Investments in Portfolio | % of net assets |
Corporate Bonds | 52.1% |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | 19.3% |
Asset-Backed Securities | 8.6% |
U.S. Treasury Securities | 5.0% |
Collateralized Loan Obligations | 4.8% |
Preferred Stocks | 3.3% |
Bank Loan Obligations | 3.2% |
Sovereign Governments and Agencies | 0.9% |
Temporary Cash Investments | 5.0% |
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, 2020 to September 30, 2020.
Actual Expenses
The table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses for each class. You may use the information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century Investments fund, or I Class shares of the American Century Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century Investments account (i.e., not through a financial intermediary or employer-sponsored retirement plan account), American Century Investments may charge you a $25.00 annual account maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than $10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your accounts to pay the $25.00 fee. In determining your total eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in all personal accounts (including American Century Investments brokerage accounts) registered under your Social Security number. Personal accounts include individual accounts, joint accounts, UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth, Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other retirement accounts. If you have only business, business retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Investments brokerage accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. If you are subject to the account maintenance fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee amount.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return of a fund’s share class. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,066.30 | $2.69 | 0.52% |
I Class | $1,000 | $1,065.80 | $2.18 | 0.42% |
Y Class | $1,000 | $1,067.30 | $1.66 | 0.32% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,063.90 | $3.98 | 0.77% |
C Class | $1,000 | $1,059.90 | $7.85 | 1.52% |
R Class | $1,000 | $1,063.70 | $5.28 | 1.02% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $1,066.30 | $1.66 | 0.32% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $1,067.70 | $1.40 | 0.27% |
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,022.46 | $2.64 | 0.52% |
I Class | $1,000 | $1,022.96 | $2.13 | 0.42% |
Y Class | $1,000 | $1,023.46 | $1.62 | 0.32% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,021.21 | $3.90 | 0.77% |
C Class | $1,000 | $1,017.45 | $7.69 | 1.52% |
R Class | $1,000 | $1,019.96 | $5.17 | 1.02% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $1,023.46 | $1.62 | 0.32% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $1,023.72 | $1.37 | 0.27% |
(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, 2020 (UNAUDITED)
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
CORPORATE BONDS — 52.1% | | |
Aerospace and Defense — 0.4% | | |
Boeing Co. (The), 4.51%, 5/1/23 | $ | 850,000 | | $ | 895,578 | |
Airlines — 0.7% | | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc. / SkyMiles IP Ltd., 4.50%, 10/20/25(1) | 516,000 | | 529,992 | |
Southwest Airlines Co., 4.75%, 5/4/23 | 850,000 | | 908,458 | |
| | 1,438,450 | |
Automobiles — 1.3% | | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 5.09%, 1/7/21 | 800,000 | | 803,000 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 3.20%, 1/15/21 | 400,000 | | 400,155 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 3.35%, 11/1/22 | 1,000,000 | | 986,360 | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 3.45%, 4/10/22 | 500,000 | | 514,138 | |
| | 2,703,653 | |
Banks — 4.8% | | |
Banco Bradesco SA, 2.85%, 1/27/23(1) | 600,000 | | 608,436 | |
Banco do Brasil SA, 3.875%, 10/10/22 | 600,000 | | 617,145 | |
Banco Santander SA, 3.50%, 4/11/22 | 600,000 | | 622,469 | |
Banistmo SA, 3.65%, 9/19/22 | 200,000 | | 202,875 | |
Bank of America Corp., MTN, VRN, 1.32%, 6/19/26 | 586,000 | | 590,473 | |
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 3.00%, 12/20/23 | 271,000 | | 284,714 | |
BBVA Bancomer SA, 6.75%, 9/30/22 | 1,100,000 | | 1,187,175 | |
BBVA Bancomer SA, 1.875%, 9/18/25(1) | 500,000 | | 489,125 | |
BPCE SA, VRN, 1.65%, 10/6/26(1)(2) | 540,000 | | 540,479 | |
Citigroup, Inc., VRN, 3.11%, 4/8/26 | 490,000 | | 527,948 | |
FNB Corp., 2.20%, 2/24/23 | 510,000 | | 515,096 | |
Huntington Bancshares, Inc., 4.35%, 2/4/23 | 1,070,000 | | 1,149,646 | |
Itau Unibanco Holding SA, MTN, 5.65%, 3/19/22 | 500,000 | | 522,630 | |
Lloyds Banking Group plc, VRN, 2.91%, 11/7/23 | 369,000 | | 383,750 | |
Natwest Group plc, VRN, 2.36%, 5/22/24 | 30,000 | | 30,807 | |
Santander UK Group Holdings plc, VRN, 1.53%, 8/21/26 | 400,000 | | 394,008 | |
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Ltd., 0.80%, 9/12/23(1) | 600,000 | | 601,536 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., VRN, 2.19%, 4/30/26 | 800,000 | | 832,119 | |
| | 10,100,431 | |
Biotechnology — 1.1% | | |
AbbVie, Inc., 2.30%, 11/21/22(1) | 2,330,000 | | 2,412,069 | |
Capital Markets — 3.0% | | |
Ares Capital Corp., 3.25%, 7/15/25 | 1,001,000 | | 996,110 | |
Credit Suisse Group AG, VRN, 3.00%, 12/14/23(1) | 1,000,000 | | 1,041,625 | |
Credit Suisse Group AG, VRN, 2.59%, 9/11/25(1) | 500,000 | | 522,036 | |
Credit Suisse Group AG, VRN, 2.19%, 6/5/26(1) | 225,000 | | 232,686 | |
Golub Capital BDC, Inc., 3.375%, 4/15/24(2) | 1,090,000 | | 1,089,540 | |
Morgan Stanley, MTN, 4.875%, 11/1/22 | 530,000 | | 573,487 | |
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 2.19%, 4/28/26 | 200,000 | | 209,675 | |
Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp., 3.50%, 2/25/25 | 535,000 | | 538,588 | |
Owl Rock Technology Finance Corp., 4.75%, 12/15/25(1) | 1,190,000 | | 1,178,304 | |
| | 6,382,051 | |
Chemicals — 0.5% | | |
CF Industries, Inc., 3.45%, 6/1/23 | 1,000,000 | | 1,026,875 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Commercial Services and Supplies — 0.1% | | |
Nielsen Finance LLC / Nielsen Finance Co., 5.00%, 4/15/22(1) | $ | 269,000 | | $ | 269,942 | |
Communications Equipment — 0.4% | | |
CommScope, Inc., 5.50%, 3/1/24(1) | 550,000 | | 565,914 | |
Juniper Networks, Inc., 4.50%, 3/15/24 | 173,000 | | 193,481 | |
| | 759,395 | |
Construction and Engineering — 0.2% | | |
IHS Netherlands Holdco BV, 7.125%, 3/18/25 | 500,000 | | 512,491 | |
Consumer Finance — 2.5% | | |
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 3.15%, 2/15/24 | 330,000 | | 327,482 | |
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 6.50%, 7/15/25 | 540,000 | | 583,683 | |
Capital One Bank USA N.A., 3.375%, 2/15/23 | 1,100,000 | | 1,163,266 | |
Navient Corp., 6.75%, 6/25/25 | 1,135,000 | | 1,150,606 | |
Park Aerospace Holdings Ltd., 5.25%, 8/15/22(1) | 968,000 | | 972,277 | |
Synchrony Financial, 2.85%, 7/25/22 | 1,000,000 | | 1,030,347 | |
| | 5,227,661 | |
Containers and Packaging — 0.5% | | |
Berry Global, Inc., 5.125%, 7/15/23 | 441,000 | | 448,210 | |
Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC / Reynolds Group Issuer Lu, 5.125%, 7/15/23(1) | 556,000 | | 563,228 | |
| | 1,011,438 | |
Diversified Financial Services — 0.5% | | |
AIG Global Funding, 0.90%, 9/22/25(1) | 590,000 | | 586,575 | |
NatWest Markets plc, 2.375%, 5/21/23(1) | 402,000 | | 414,123 | |
| | 1,000,698 | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 1.7% | | |
AT&T, Inc., 4.45%, 4/1/24 | 600,000 | | 671,399 | |
Deutsche Telekom International Finance BV, 1.95%, 9/19/21(1) | 1,145,000 | | 1,157,978 | |
Level 3 Financing, Inc., 4.625%, 9/15/27(1) | 1,180,000 | | 1,214,568 | |
Telecom Italia SpA, 5.30%, 5/30/24(1) | 530,000 | | 576,335 | |
| | 3,620,280 | |
Electric Utilities — 0.1% | | |
DPL, Inc., 4.125%, 7/1/25(1) | 200,000 | | 209,540 | |
Entertainment — 1.0% | | |
Netflix, Inc., 5.50%, 2/15/22 | 590,000 | | 619,500 | |
Netflix, Inc., 3.625%, 6/15/25(1) | 1,370,000 | | 1,433,705 | |
| | 2,053,205 | |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 3.4% | | |
Equinix, Inc., 5.375%, 5/15/27 | 1,100,000 | | 1,200,358 | |
Federal Realty Investment Trust, 3.95%, 1/15/24 | 430,000 | | 466,180 | |
Host Hotels & Resorts LP, 3.75%, 10/15/23 | 1,135,000 | | 1,172,418 | |
Iron Mountain, Inc., 5.00%, 7/15/28(1) | 1,250,000 | | 1,282,800 | |
MPT Operating Partnership LP / MPT Finance Corp., 5.00%, 10/15/27 | 575,000 | | 600,573 | |
Retail Properties of America, Inc., 4.00%, 3/15/25 | 639,000 | | 634,400 | |
SBA Tower Trust, 1.88%, 7/15/50(1) | 1,329,000 | | 1,362,769 | |
Scentre Group Trust 2, VRN, 4.75%, 9/24/80(1) | 440,000 | | 437,078 | |
| | 7,156,576 | |
Food and Staples Retailing — 0.7% | | |
Albertsons Cos., Inc. / Safeway, Inc. / New Albertsons LP / Albertsons LLC, 3.50%, 2/15/23(1) | 1,100,000 | | 1,119,525 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Sysco Corp., 5.65%, 4/1/25 | $ | 280,000 | | $ | 331,396 | |
| | 1,450,921 | |
Food Products — 0.5% | | |
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc., 4.625%, 11/1/24(1) | 1,000,000 | | 1,045,000 | |
Gas Utilities — 0.1% | | |
East Ohio Gas Co. (The), 1.30%, 6/15/25(1) | 260,000 | | 265,253 | |
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 0.9% | | |
Becton Dickinson and Co., 2.89%, 6/6/22 | 1,500,000 | | 1,552,151 | |
Stryker Corp., 1.15%, 6/15/25 | 340,000 | | 344,583 | |
| | 1,896,734 | |
Health Care Providers and Services — 2.4% | | |
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc., 5.625%, 2/15/23 | 1,120,000 | | 1,129,918 | |
Centene Corp., 4.75%, 5/15/22 | 1,000,000 | | 1,013,000 | |
Centene Corp., 4.75%, 1/15/25 | 1,250,000 | | 1,286,312 | |
Molina Healthcare, Inc., 5.375%, 11/15/22 | 500,000 | | 523,438 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.75%, 6/15/23 | 1,000,000 | | 1,051,000 | |
| | 5,003,668 | |
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 0.5% | | |
International Game Technology plc, 6.25%, 2/15/22(1) | 1,100,000 | | 1,125,438 | |
Household Durables — 0.8% | | |
D.R. Horton, Inc., 2.50%, 10/15/24 | 500,000 | | 529,712 | |
Toll Brothers Finance Corp., 4.375%, 4/15/23 | 1,120,000 | | 1,174,746 | |
| | 1,704,458 | |
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers — 0.3% | |
TerraForm Power Operating LLC, 4.25%, 1/31/23(1) | 550,000 | | 565,004 | |
Insurance — 2.3% | | |
Athene Global Funding, 2.80%, 5/26/23(1) | 400,000 | | 417,368 | |
Athene Global Funding, 2.50%, 1/14/25(1) | 1,499,000 | | 1,546,387 | |
Athene Global Funding, 2.55%, 6/29/25(1) | 250,000 | | 257,484 | |
Great-West Lifeco US Finance 2020 LP, 0.90%, 8/12/25(1) | 315,000 | | 314,597 | |
Protective Life Global Funding, 1.17%, 7/15/25(1) | 650,000 | | 655,479 | |
Unum Group, 4.50%, 3/15/25 | 200,000 | | 222,469 | |
W.R. Berkley Corp., 4.625%, 3/15/22 | 1,250,000 | | 1,320,791 | |
| | 4,734,575 | |
Internet and Direct Marketing Retail — 0.3% | | |
Expedia Group, Inc., 3.60%, 12/15/23(1) | 530,000 | | 541,863 | |
Machinery — 0.2% | | |
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp., 3.20%, 6/15/25 | 400,000 | | 422,062 | |
Media — 5.8% | | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.125%, 5/1/27(1) | 848,000 | | 893,415 | |
CSC Holdings LLC, 5.875%, 9/15/22 | 743,000 | | 787,116 | |
CSC Holdings LLC, 4.625%, 12/1/30(1) | 1,135,000 | | 1,141,941 | |
DISH DBS Corp., 5.00%, 3/15/23 | 1,220,000 | | 1,245,925 | |
Lamar Media Corp., 3.75%, 2/15/28(1) | 1,150,000 | | 1,146,406 | |
Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 5.375%, 7/15/26(1) | 848,000 | | 884,634 | |
Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 5.00%, 8/1/27(1) | 842,000 | | 880,761 | |
TEGNA, Inc., 4.75%, 3/15/26(1) | 250,000 | | 255,925 | |
TEGNA, Inc., 4.625%, 3/15/28(1) | 798,000 | | 782,279 | |
Time Warner Cable LLC, 4.00%, 9/1/21 | 440,000 | | 449,500 | |
Time Warner Entertainment Co. LP, 8.375%, 3/15/23 | 490,000 | | 576,204 | |
ViacomCBS, Inc., 3.70%, 8/15/24 | 1,299,000 | | 1,423,006 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
ViacomCBS, Inc., 4.75%, 5/15/25 | $ | 280,000 | | $ | 321,568 | |
WPP Finance 2010, 3.75%, 9/19/24 | 1,260,000 | | 1,384,460 | |
| | 12,173,140 | |
Metals and Mining — 0.5% | | |
HTA Group Ltd., 7.00%, 12/18/25(1) | 1,025,000 | | 1,077,531 | |
Multi-Utilities — 1.1% | | |
DTE Energy Co., 2.25%, 11/1/22 | 1,500,000 | | 1,551,349 | |
Sempra Energy, 2.875%, 10/1/22 | 825,000 | | 856,496 | |
| | 2,407,845 | |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 4.6% | | |
Energy Transfer Partners LP / Regency Energy Finance Corp., 5.875%, 3/1/22 | 1,000,000 | | 1,044,198 | |
Gazprom PJSC Via Gaz Capital SA, 6.00%, 1/23/21 | 900,000 | | 914,521 | |
Geopark Ltd., 6.50%, 9/21/24 | 500,000 | | 472,000 | |
Hess Corp., 3.50%, 7/15/24 | 668,000 | | 683,937 | |
HollyFrontier Corp., 2.625%, 10/1/23 | 750,000 | | 752,499 | |
Lukoil International Finance BV, 6.125%, 11/9/20 | 800,000 | | 805,259 | |
MPLX LP, 3.50%, 12/1/22 | 400,000 | | 419,407 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 4.875%, 1/24/22 | 2,410,000 | | 2,442,571 | |
Saudi Arabian Oil Co., MTN, 2.75%, 4/16/22 | 900,000 | | 922,568 | |
Southwestern Energy Co., 4.10%, 3/15/22 | 700,000 | | 693,710 | |
Valero Energy Corp., 1.20%, 3/15/24 | 600,000 | | 597,957 | |
| | 9,748,627 | |
Pharmaceuticals — 1.4% | | |
Elanco Animal Health, Inc., 4.91%, 8/27/21 | 1,000,000 | | 1,028,750 | |
Elanco Animal Health, Inc., 5.27%, 8/28/23 | 1,000,000 | | 1,073,125 | |
Royalty Pharma plc, 0.75%, 9/2/23(1) | 940,000 | | 938,109 | |
| | 3,039,984 | |
Road and Rail — 0.3% | | |
Ashtead Capital, Inc., 4.125%, 8/15/25(1) | 600,000 | | 617,296 | |
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 2.5% | | |
Broadcom Corp. / Broadcom Cayman Finance Ltd., 3.125%, 1/15/25 | 109,000 | | 116,369 | |
Broadcom, Inc., 2.25%, 11/15/23 | 260,000 | | 270,491 | |
Broadcom, Inc., 3.15%, 11/15/25 | 300,000 | | 323,950 | |
Microchip Technology, Inc., 2.67%, 9/1/23(1) | 570,000 | | 590,470 | |
Micron Technology, Inc., 4.64%, 2/6/24 | 1,000,000 | | 1,115,749 | |
NXP BV / NXP Funding LLC, 3.875%, 9/1/22(1) | 1,597,000 | | 1,688,380 | |
Sensata Technologies UK Financing Co. plc, 6.25%, 2/15/26(1) | 1,130,000 | | 1,185,794 | |
| | 5,291,203 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 2.1% | | |
Dell International LLC / EMC Corp., 5.875%, 6/15/21(1) | 198,000 | | 198,626 | |
Dell International LLC / EMC Corp., 5.45%, 6/15/23(1) | 748,000 | | 820,553 | |
EMC Corp., 3.375%, 6/1/23 | 460,000 | | 474,458 | |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., 1.45%, 4/1/24 | 740,000 | | 750,032 | |
Seagate HDD Cayman, 4.25%, 3/1/22 | 535,000 | | 558,537 | |
Seagate HDD Cayman, 4.75%, 6/1/23 | 852,000 | | 926,851 | |
Seagate HDD Cayman, 4.875%, 3/1/24 | 444,000 | | 483,361 | |
Seagate HDD Cayman, 4.75%, 1/1/25 | 105,000 | | 115,389 | |
| | 4,327,807 | |
Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods — 0.3% | | |
PVH Corp., 4.625%, 7/10/25(1) | 220,000 | | 229,625 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Ralph Lauren Corp., 1.70%, 6/15/22 | $ | 350,000 | | $ | 356,365 | |
| | 585,990 | |
Thrifts and Mortgage Finance — 0.8% | | |
Nationwide Building Society, 1.00%, 8/28/25(1) | 1,035,000 | | 1,025,871 | |
PennyMac Financial Services, Inc., 5.375%, 10/15/25(1) | 565,000 | | 572,769 | |
| | 1,598,640 | |
Trading Companies and Distributors — 0.8% | | |
Air Lease Corp., MTN, 2.875%, 1/15/26 | 370,000 | | 364,137 | |
Aircastle Ltd., 5.25%, 8/11/25(1) | 1,290,000 | | 1,263,561 | |
| | 1,627,698 | |
Transportation Infrastructure — 0.5% | | |
Rumo Luxembourg Sarl, 7.375%, 2/9/24 | 950,000 | | 997,500 | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.2% | | |
Sprint Corp., 7.625%, 2/15/25 | 380,000 | | 445,313 | |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $108,021,107) | | 109,473,883 | |
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS — 19.3% | | |
Private Sponsor Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 12.3% | | |
Angel Oak Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-5, Class A3, VRN, 2.92%, 10/25/49(1) | 912,542 | | 915,671 | |
Angel Oak Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-3, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 2.87%, 4/25/65(1) | 1,028,148 | | 1,035,495 | |
Angel Oak Mortgage Trust I LLC, Series 2019-4, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 3.30%, 7/26/49(1) | 788,177 | | 798,384 | |
Arroyo Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-1, Class A1B SEQ, 2.10%, 3/25/55(1) | 925,097 | | 932,255 | |
Arroyo Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-1, Class A2 SEQ, 2.93%, 3/25/55(1) | 1,000,000 | | 1,021,583 | |
Banc of America Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-E, Class 2A6 SEQ, VRN, 3.60%, 6/25/34 | 19,798 | | 19,329 | |
Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-8, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.19%, 11/25/34 | 63,294 | | 62,041 | |
Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-1, Class A1, VRN, 3.84%, (1-year H15T1Y plus 2.25%), 2/25/36 | 12,084 | | 12,207 | |
Bunker Hill Loan Depositary Trust, Series 2020-1, Class A1, VRN, 1.72%, 2/25/55(1) | 1,159,139 | | 1,173,058 | |
Bunker Hill Loan Depositary Trust, Series 2020-1, Class A2 SEQ, VRN, 2.60%, 2/25/55(1) | 1,200,000 | | 1,241,857 | |
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2004-UST1, Class A5, VRN, 2.77%, 8/25/34 | 39,822 | | 39,486 | |
COLT Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2020-2, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 3.70%, 3/25/65(1) | 1,000,000 | | 1,041,948 | |
COLT Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2020-2, Class M1, VRN, 5.25%, 3/25/65(1) | 900,000 | | 942,492 | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-HL1, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 3.50%, 6/25/47(1) | 154,373 | | 155,591 | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-HL2, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 3.50%, 10/25/47(1) | 464,018 | | 467,656 | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-AFC1, Class A1, VRN, 2.24%, 2/25/50(1) | 355,193 | | 360,819 | |
Ellington Financial Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-1, Class M1, VRN, 5.24%, 5/25/65(1) | 1,000,000 | | 1,063,539 | |
Flagstar Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-1, Class 1A5 SEQ, VRN, 3.50%, 3/25/47(1) | 689,798 | | 699,566 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
GS Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2020-NQM1, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 2.35%, 9/27/60(1) | $ | 893,842 | | $ | 898,024 | |
Homeward Opportunities Fund I Trust, Series 2019-3, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 3.03%, 11/25/59(1) | 1,070,625 | | 1,072,235 | |
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Series 2005-A2, Class A2, VRN, 3.78%, 2/25/35 | 17,548 | | 18,066 | |
MFA Trust, Series 2020-NQM1, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 2.30%, 8/25/49(1) | 789,512 | | 795,407 | |
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2019-NQM3, Class A1 SEQ, VRN, 2.80%, 7/25/49(1) | 899,557 | | 917,196 | |
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2017-1A, Class B2, VRN, 5.98%, 1/25/47(1) | 1,100,000 | | 1,139,655 | |
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2018-INV1, Class A3, VRN, 4.05%, 3/25/58(1) | 651,820 | | 655,914 | |
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2019-4, Class A3, 3.00%, 11/25/59(1) | 1,056,117 | | 1,074,939 | |
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2019-4, Class M1, VRN, 3.21%, 11/25/59(1) | 1,050,000 | | 1,072,382 | |
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2020-1, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 2.72%, 1/25/60(1) | 807,331 | | 824,220 | |
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2020-2, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 4.00%, 5/25/60(1) | 950,000 | | 979,733 | |
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2020-2, Class M1, VRN, 5.36%, 5/25/60(1) | 1,150,000 | | 1,194,739 | |
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2020-4, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 2.32%, 5/25/65(1) | 1,060,429 | | 1,066,888 | |
Vista Point Securitization Trust, Series 2020-1, Class A2 SEQ, VRN, 2.77%, 3/25/65(1) | 1,000,000 | | 1,010,675 | |
Vista Point Securitization Trust, Series 2020-2, Class M1 SEQ, VRN, 3.40%, 4/25/65(1) | 1,000,000 | | 1,007,124 | |
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR5, Class 2A1, VRN, 4.00%, 4/25/36 | 40,014 | | 37,590 | |
| | 25,747,764 | |
U.S. Government Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 7.0% | |
FHLMC, Series 2013-DN2, Class M2, VRN, 4.40%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.25%), 11/25/23 | 1,335,882 | | 1,225,901 | |
FHLMC, Series 2014-DN2, Class M3, VRN, 3.75%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.60%), 4/25/24 | 829,156 | | 768,463 | |
FHLMC, Series 2014-DN3, Class M3, VRN, 4.15%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.00%), 8/25/24 | 121,016 | | 123,829 | |
FHLMC, Series 2014-DN4, Class M3, VRN, 4.70%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.55%), 10/25/24 | 259,841 | | 262,179 | |
FHLMC, Series 2014-HQ2, Class M3, VRN, 3.90%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.75%), 9/25/24 | 1,030,000 | | 1,057,442 | |
FHLMC, Series 2015-DNA1, Class M3, VRN, 3.45%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.30%), 10/25/27 | 226,754 | | 231,563 | |
FHLMC, Series 2015-HQ2, Class M3, VRN, 3.40%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.25%), 5/25/25 | 100,000 | | 100,439 | |
FHLMC, Series 2016-DNA3, Class M3, VRN, 5.15%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.00%), 12/25/28 | 467,346 | | 484,103 | |
FHLMC, Series 2016-HQA4, Class M3, VRN, 4.05%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.90%), 4/25/29 | 947,396 | | 987,081 | |
FHLMC, Series 2018-DNA1, Class M2, VRN, 1.95%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.80%), 7/25/30 | 1,133,594 | | 1,117,829 | |
FHLMC, Series 2020-DNA3, Class B1, VRN, 5.25%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.10%), 6/25/50(1) | 1,300,000 | | 1,337,825 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
FHLMC, Series 2020-DNA4, Class M2, VRN, 3.90%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.75%), 8/25/50(1) | $ | 190,000 | | $ | 193,520 | |
FNMA, Series 2014-C02, Class 1M2, VRN, 2.75%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.60%), 5/25/24 | 396,264 | | 348,500 | |
FNMA, Series 2014-C02, Class 2M2, VRN, 2.75%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.60%), 5/25/24 | 605,346 | | 596,884 | |
FNMA, Series 2014-C03, Class 1M2, VRN, 3.15%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.00%), 7/25/24 | 1,520,027 | | 1,335,110 | |
FNMA, Series 2014-C04, Class 1M2, VRN, 5.05%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.90%), 11/25/24 | 214,336 | | 223,164 | |
FNMA, Series 2015-C01, Class 1M2, VRN, 4.45%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.30%), 2/25/25 | 664,053 | | 677,568 | |
FNMA, Series 2015-C02, Class 1M2, VRN, 4.15%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.00%), 5/25/25 | 636,890 | | 647,069 | |
FNMA, Series 2015-C03, Class 1M2, VRN, 5.15%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.00%), 7/25/25 | 447,162 | | 459,216 | |
FNMA, Series 2016-55, Class PI, IO, 4.00%, 8/25/46 | 2,685,892 | | 462,739 | |
FNMA, Series 2016-C03, Class 2M2, VRN, 6.05%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.90%), 10/25/28 | 23,262 | | 24,658 | |
FNMA, Series 2016-C04, Class 1M2, VRN, 4.40%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.25%), 1/25/29 | 927,629 | | 964,699 | |
FNMA, Series 2017-7, Class AI, IO, 6.00%, 2/25/47 | 2,018,879 | | 460,205 | |
FNMA, Series 2017-C05, Class 1M2, VRN, 2.35%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.20%), 1/25/30 | 257,750 | | 255,237 | |
FNMA, Series 413, Class C27, IO, 4.00%, 7/25/42 | 2,591,793 | | 359,712 | |
| | 14,704,935 | |
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS (Cost $39,946,693) | | 40,452,699 | |
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES — 8.6% | | |
BRE Grand Islander Timeshare Issuer LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.94%, 5/25/29(1) | 164,067 | | 166,860 | |
BRE Grand Islander Timeshare Issuer LLC, Series 2019-A, Class A SEQ, 3.28%, 9/26/33(1) | 434,040 | | 445,935 | |
Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2020-1, Class C, 2.36%, 3/16/26 | 970,000 | | 994,470 | |
Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2020-2, Class C, 2.28%, 8/17/26 | 350,000 | | 360,186 | |
FirstKey Homes Trust, Series 2020-SFR1, Class B, 1.74%, 9/17/25(1) | 1,225,000 | | 1,228,137 | |
Goodgreen Trust, Series 2020-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.63%, 4/15/55(1) | 499,212 | | 504,335 | |
Hertz Fleet Lease Funding LP, Series 2017-1, Class A1, VRN, 0.81%, (1-month LIBOR plus 0.65%), 4/10/31(1) | 66,802 | | 66,786 | |
Hilton Grand Vacations Trust, Series 2017-AA, Class A SEQ, 2.66%, 12/26/28(1) | 829,251 | | 847,483 | |
Hilton Grand Vacations Trust, Series 2018-AA, Class B, 3.70%, 2/25/32(1) | 486,870 | | 503,672 | |
Hilton Grand Vacations Trust, Series 2019-AA, Class B, 2.54%, 7/25/33(1) | 713,505 | | 724,073 | |
MVW LLC, Series 2019-2A, Class B, 2.44%, 10/20/38(1) | 994,145 | | 1,002,633 | |
MVW LLC, Series 2020-1A, Class A SEQ, 1.74%, 10/20/37(1) | 1,161,511 | | 1,176,415 | |
MVW Owner Trust, Series 2018-1A, Class B, 3.60%, 1/21/36(1) | 143,839 | | 148,857 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2018-SFR1, Class B, 3.48%, 3/17/35(1) | 477,000 | | 482,603 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2018-SFR3, Class B, 4.08%, 10/17/35(1) | 400,000 | | 413,249 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2019-SFR2, Class B, 3.45%, 5/17/36(1) | $ | 900,000 | | $ | 930,586 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2019-SFR3, Class B, 2.57%, 9/17/36(1) | 1,750,000 | | 1,789,219 | |
Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2020-2, Class C, 1.46%, 9/15/25 | 1,000,000 | | 1,012,959 | |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2018-2A, Class B, 3.65%, 6/20/35(1) | 97,371 | | 100,581 | |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2019-1A, Class A SEQ, 3.20%, 1/20/36(1) | 235,533 | | 244,054 | |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2019-1A, Class B, 3.42%, 1/20/36(1) | 376,853 | | 387,767 | |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2019-2A, Class D, 4.54%, 5/20/36(1) | 556,093 | | 548,931 | |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2019-3A, Class D, 4.18%, 8/20/36(1) | 382,252 | | 371,989 | |
Tesla Auto Lease Trust, Series 2020-A, Class B, 1.18%, 1/22/24(1) | 1,400,000 | | 1,409,342 | |
Tricon American Homes, Series 2020-SFR1, Class C, 2.25%, 7/17/38(1) | 400,000 | | 407,388 | |
VSE VOI Mortgage LLC, Series 2017-A, Class A SEQ, 2.33%, 3/20/35(1) | 237,074 | | 241,025 | |
VSE VOI Mortgage LLC, Series 2017-A, Class B, 2.63%, 3/20/35(1) | 49,390 | | 49,481 | |
VSE VOI Mortgage LLC, Series 2018-A, Class A SEQ, 3.56%, 2/20/36(1) | 1,455,309 | | 1,517,643 | |
VSE VOI Mortgage LLC, Series 2018-A, Class B, 3.72%, 2/20/36(1) | 60,638 | | 62,835 | |
TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $17,832,128) | | 18,139,494 | |
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES — 5.0% | | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.50%, 1/31/21 | 400,000 | | 403,107 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.50%, 3/15/23 | 500,000 | | 504,375 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.25%, 4/15/23(3) | 5,000,000 | | 5,013,477 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.125%, 5/15/23 | 500,000 | | 499,707 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.25%, 6/15/23 | 2,000,000 | | 2,005,234 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.125%, 2/28/25 | 2,000,000 | | 2,078,203 | |
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES (Cost $10,413,853) | | 10,504,103 | |
COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS — 4.8% | | |
Anchorage Credit Opportunities CLO 1 Ltd., Series 2019-1A, Class B1, VRN, 3.17%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.90%), 1/20/32(1) | 1,000,000 | | 1,008,488 | |
Ares LVI CLO Ltd., Series 2020-56A, Class D1, VRN, 3.98%, (3-month LIBOR plus 3.75%), 10/25/31(1)(2) | 750,000 | | 750,000 | |
Ares XLIII CLO Ltd., Series 2017-43A, Class B, VRN, 2.03%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.75%), 10/15/29(1) | 1,600,000 | | 1,597,997 | |
CBAM Ltd., Series 2018-5A, Class B1, VRN, 1.67%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.40%), 4/17/31(1) | 1,000,000 | | 983,480 | |
Dryden 64 CLO Ltd., Series 2018-64A, Class A, VRN, 1.24%, (3-month LIBOR plus 0.97%), 4/18/31(1) | 775,000 | | 765,127 | |
Elmwood CLO IV Ltd., Series 2020-1A, Class D, VRN, 4.33%, (3-month LIBOR plus 3.15%), 4/15/33(1) | 650,000 | | 628,775 | |
Goldentree Loan Management US CLO 6 Ltd., Series 2019-6A, Class B1, VRN, 2.17%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.90%), 1/20/33(1) | 1,250,000 | | 1,250,002 | |
Magnetite XXIV Ltd., Series 2019-24A, Class B, VRN, 2.125%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.85%), 1/15/33(1) | 650,000 | | 656,799 | |
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| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Magnetite XXIV Ltd., Series 2019-24A, Class C, VRN, 2.83%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.55%), 1/15/33(1) | $ | 325,000 | | $ | 324,998 | |
Octagon Investment Partners 47 Ltd., Series 2020-1A, Class A1, VRN, 2.10%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.85%), 4/20/31(1) | 550,000 | | 551,461 | |
OHA Credit Funding 7 Ltd., Series 2020-7A, Class D, VRN, 3.88%, (3-month LIBOR plus 3.65%), 10/19/32(1)(2) | 750,000 | | 750,000 | |
Silver Creek CLO Ltd., Series 2014-1A, Class DR, VRN, 3.62%, (3-month LIBOR plus 3.35%), 7/20/30(1) | 750,000 | | 725,399 | |
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS (Cost $9,964,185) | | 9,992,526 | |
PREFERRED STOCKS — 3.3% | | |
Banks — 1.2% | | |
Citigroup, Inc., 4.375% | 1,000,000 | | 978,535 | |
Huntington Bancshares, Inc., 5.70% | 640,000 | | 598,922 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 4.60% | 1,000,000 | | 981,250 | |
| | 2,558,707 | |
Capital Markets — 0.8% | | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 4.17% | 1,000,000 | | 984,050 | |
Morgan Stanley, 3.89% | 750,000 | | 707,831 | |
| | 1,691,881 | |
Diversified Financial Services — 0.6% | | |
Equitable Holdings, Inc., 4.95% | 1,100,000 | | 1,124,750 | |
Multi-Utilities — 0.4% | | |
Sempra Energy, 4.875% | 850,000 | | 875,500 | |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 0.3% | | |
BP Capital Markets plc, 4.375% | 600,000 | | 627,000 | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost $6,772,925) | | 6,877,838 | |
BANK LOAN OBLIGATIONS(4) — 3.2% | | |
Health Care Providers and Services — 1.7% | | |
Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc., 2018 Term Loan B4, 2.65%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.50%), 2/16/23 | $ | 1,187,978 | | 1,180,553 | |
Jaguar Holding Company II, 2018 Term Loan, 3.50%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.50%), 8/18/22 | 2,393,684 | | 2,388,562 | |
| | 3,569,115 | |
Life Sciences Tools and Services — 0.4% | | |
Avantor Funding, Inc., USD Term Loan B3, 11/21/24(5) | 1,000,000 | | 988,335 | |
Pharmaceuticals — 0.5% | | |
Bausch Health Companies Inc., 2018 Term Loan B, 3.15%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.00%), 6/2/25 | 1,029,574 | | 1,011,129 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 0.6% | | |
Dell International LLC, 2019 Term Loan B, 2.75%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.00%), 9/19/25 | 1,210,000 | | 1,206,327 | |
TOTAL BANK LOAN OBLIGATIONS (Cost $6,776,541) | | 6,774,906 | |
SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES — 0.9% | | |
Egypt — 0.5% | | |
Egypt Government International Bond, 6.125%, 1/31/22 | 1,000,000 | | 1,026,953 | |
Oman — 0.4% | | |
Oman Government International Bond, 4.125%, 1/17/23 | 800,000 | | 786,450 | |
TOTAL SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES (Cost $1,777,057) | | 1,813,403 | |
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| | Value |
TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS — 5.0% | | |
Repurchase Agreement, BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 2.125% - 2.875%, 12/15/21 - 8/15/47, valued at $4,296,118), in a joint trading account at 0.05%, dated 9/30/20, due 10/1/20 (Delivery value $4,212,673) | | $ | 4,212,667 | |
Repurchase Agreement, Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 0.125%, 9/30/22, valued at $6,498,453), at 0.05%, dated 9/30/20, due 10/1/20 (Delivery value $6,371,009) | | 6,371,000 | |
TOTAL TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS (Cost $10,583,667) | | 10,583,667 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 102.2% (Cost $212,088,156) | | 214,612,519 | |
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (2.2)% | | (4,682,060) | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 209,930,459 | |
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FUTURES CONTRACTS PURCHASED |
Reference Entity | Contracts | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)^ |
U.S. Treasury 2-Year Notes | 18 | December 2020 | $ | 3,977,297 | | $ | 1,928 | |
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Notes | 52 | December 2020 | 6,553,625 | | 9,602 | |
| | | $ | 10,530,922 | | $ | 11,530 | |
^Amount represents value and unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
FHLMC | - | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation |
FNMA | - | Federal National Mortgage Association |
H15T1Y | - | Constant Maturity U.S. Treasury Note Yield Curve Rate Index |
IO | - | Interest Only |
LIBOR | - | London Interbank Offered Rate |
MTN | - | Medium Term Note |
SEQ | - | Sequential Payer |
VRN | - | Variable Rate Note. The rate adjusts periodically based upon the terms set forth in the security’s offering documents. The rate shown is effective at the period end and the reference rate and spread, if any, is indicated. The security's effective maturity date may be shorter than the final maturity date shown. |
(1)Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A 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 $96,105,259, which represented 45.8% of total net assets.
(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.
(3)Security, or a portion thereof, has been pledged at the custodian bank or with a broker for collateral requirements on futures contracts. At the period end, the aggregate value of securities pledged was $77,293.
(4)The interest rate on a bank loan obligation adjusts periodically based on a predetermined schedule. Rate or range of rates shown is effective at period end. The maturity date on a bank loan obligation may be less than indicated as a result of contractual or optional prepayments. These prepayments cannot be predicted with certainty.
(5)The interest rate will be determined upon settlement of the bank loan obligation after period end.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (UNAUDITED) | |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (cost of $212,088,156) | $ | 214,612,519 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 1,648,443 | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | 212,560 | |
Interest receivable | 1,198,078 | |
| 217,671,600 | |
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Liabilities | |
Disbursements in excess of demand deposit cash | 127,580 | |
Payable for investments purchased | 6,803,332 | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 717,219 | |
Payable for variation margin on futures contracts | 6,058 | |
Accrued management fees | 78,108 | |
Distribution and service fees payable | 5,010 | |
Dividends payable | 3,834 | |
| 7,741,141 | |
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Net Assets | $ | 209,930,459 | |
| |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital paid in | $ | 208,769,735 | |
Distributable earnings | 1,160,724 | |
| $ | 209,930,459 | |
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| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share |
Investor Class | $84,258,273 | 8,691,040 | $9.69 |
I Class | $107,413,645 | 11,084,998 | $9.69 |
Y Class | $5,547 | 572 | | $9.70 |
A Class | $15,559,651 | 1,605,285 | $9.69* |
C Class | $2,117,995 | 218,476 | $9.69 |
R Class | $203,611 | 21,001 | $9.70 |
R5 Class | $56,483 | 5,821 | $9.70 |
R6 Class | $315,254 | 32,515 | $9.70 |
*Maximum offering price $9.91 (net asset value divided by 0.9775).
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (UNAUDITED) | |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Interest | $ | 2,676,994 | |
| |
Expenses: | |
Management fees | 514,802 | |
Distribution and service fees: | |
A Class | 18,520 | |
C Class | 9,519 | |
R Class | 485 | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 7,473 | |
Other expenses | 3,902 | |
| 554,701 | |
Fees waived(1) | (58,147) | |
| 496,554 | |
| |
Net investment income (loss) | 2,180,440 | |
| |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investment transactions | 1,986,943 | |
Futures contract transactions | 229,884 | |
Swap agreement transactions | (1,648,199) | |
| 568,628 | |
| |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | 8,555,797 | |
Futures contracts | (185,959) | |
Swap agreements | 1,352,500 | |
| 9,722,338 | |
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 10,290,966 | |
| |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | 12,471,406 | |
(1)Amount consists of $25,411, $27,628, $1, $4,354, $542, $57, $79 and $75 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, 2020 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2020 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | September 30, 2020 | March 31, 2020 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 2,180,440 | | $ | 4,687,461 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | 568,628 | | (219,111) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 9,722,338 | | (7,563,087) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 12,471,406 | | (3,094,737) | |
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Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From earnings: | | |
Investor Class | (862,234) | | (2,217,635) | |
I Class | (1,054,622) | | (2,510,365) | |
Y Class | (61) | | (152) | |
A Class | (134,355) | | (235,015) | |
C Class | (10,271) | | (25,657) | |
R Class | (1,514) | | (12,874) | |
R5 Class | (2,899) | | (6,621) | |
R6 Class | (3,726) | | (5,048) | |
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Decrease in net assets from distributions | (2,069,682) | | (5,013,367) | |
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Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5) | 3,429,408 | | 72,854,875 | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | 13,831,132 | | 64,746,771 | |
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Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 196,099,327 | | 131,352,556 | |
End of period | $ | 209,930,459 | | $ | 196,099,327 | |
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (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 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.
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, bank loan obligations, municipal securities, and sovereign governments and agencies are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security specific information. Mortgage-related and asset-backed securities are valued based on models that consider trade data, prepayment and default projections, benchmark yield and spread data and estimated cash flows of each tranche of the issuer. Collateralized loan obligations are valued based on discounted cash flow models that consider trade and economic data, prepayment assumptions and default projections.
Equity securities that are listed or traded on a domestic securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price or at the official closing price as provided by the exchange. Equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued at the closing price of such securities on the exchange where primarily traded or at the close of the NYSE, if that is earlier. If no last sales price is reported, or if local convention or regulation so provides, the mean of the latest bid and asked prices may be used. Securities traded over-the-counter are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the last sales price, or the official closing price.
Hybrid securities are valued at the evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices as provided by investment dealers. Preferred stocks and convertible preferred stocks with perpetual maturities are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security specific information.
Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported 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 exchange. 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. 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.
Repurchase Agreements — The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor) has determined are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of Trustees. The fund requires that the collateral, represented by securities, received in a repurchase transaction be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the fund to obtain those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities transferred to ensure the value, including accrued interest, of the securities under each repurchase agreement is equal to or greater than amounts owed to the fund under each repurchase agreement.
Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with certain other funds in the American Century Investments family of funds, may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account. These balances are invested in one or more repurchase agreements that are collateralized by U.S. Treasury or Agency obligations.
Segregated Assets — In accordance with the 1940 Act, the fund segregates assets on its books and records to cover certain types of investment securities and other financial instruments. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities segregated to ensure the fund designates a sufficient amount of liquid assets, marked-to-market daily. The fund may also receive assets or be required to pledge assets at the custodian bank or with a broker for collateral requirements.
Income Tax Status — It is the fund’s policy to distribute substantially all net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders and to otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes. The fund files U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns as applicable. The fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authority until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years from the date of filing but can be longer in certain jurisdictions. At this time, management believes there are no uncertain tax positions which, based on their technical merit, would not be sustained upon examination and for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Multiple Class — All shares of the fund represent an equal pro rata interest in the net assets of the class to which such shares belong, and have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except for class specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes. Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the fund are allocated to each class of shares based on their relative net assets.
Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income, if any, are 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 ACIM will pay all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent trustees (including legal counsel fees), extraordinary expenses, and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class's daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The difference in the fee among the classes is a result of their separate arrangements for non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder services. It is not the result of any difference in advisory or custodial fees or other expenses related to the management of the fund’s assets, which do not vary by class. From April 1, 2020 through July 31, 2020, the investment advisor agreed to waive 0.09% of the fund's management fee. Effective August 1, 2020, the investment advisor terminated the waiver and decreased the annual management fee by 0.09%.
The annual management fee and the effective annual management fee before and after waiver for each class for the period ended September 30, 2020 are as follows:
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| Annual Management Fee* | Effective Annual Management Fee |
Before Waiver | After Waiver |
Investor Class | 0.51% | 0.57% | 0.51% |
I Class | 0.41% | 0.47% | 0.41% |
Y Class | 0.31% | 0.37% | 0.31% |
A Class | 0.51% | 0.57% | 0.51% |
C Class | 0.51% | 0.57% | 0.51% |
R Class | 0.51% | 0.57% | 0.51% |
R5 Class | 0.31% | 0.37% | 0.31% |
R6 Class | 0.26% | 0.32% | 0.26% |
*Prior to August 1, 2020, the annual management fee was 0.60% for the Investor Class, A Class, C Class and R Class, 0.50% for the I Class, 0.40% for the Y Class and R5 Class and 0.35% for the R6 Class.
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, 2020 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, 2020 totaled $207,426,508, of which $32,302,480 represented U.S. Treasury and Government Agency obligations.
Sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended September 30, 2020 totaled $209,248,658, of which $37,345,537 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, 2020 | Year ended March 31, 2020 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class | | | | |
Sold | 1,639,017 | | $ | 15,611,824 | | 11,160,721 | | $ | 106,139,309 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 87,816 | | 844,598 | | 227,716 | | 2,170,986 | |
Redeemed | (3,565,774) | | (33,669,014) | | (12,426,987) | | (117,529,153) | |
| (1,838,941) | | (17,212,592) | | (1,038,550) | | (9,218,858) | |
I Class | | | | |
Sold | 4,717,300 | | 45,207,971 | | 15,276,503 | | 145,480,700 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 109,620 | | 1,054,605 | | 263,209 | | 2,510,354 | |
Redeemed | (2,809,176) | | (26,946,861) | | (7,890,873) | | (74,561,139) | |
| 2,017,744 | | 19,315,715 | | 7,648,839 | | 73,429,915 | |
Y Class | | | | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 6 | | 61 | | 16 | | 152 | |
A Class | | | | |
Sold | 177,221 | | 1,707,588 | | 1,269,930 | | 12,146,904 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 13,895 | | 133,696 | | 24,117 | | 229,921 | |
Redeemed | (90,438) | | (871,703) | | (407,550) | | (3,884,586) | |
| 100,678 | | 969,581 | | 886,497 | | 8,492,239 | |
C Class | | | | |
Sold | 81,522 | | 782,586 | | 177,859 | | 1,700,862 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 1,066 | | 10,271 | | 2,685 | | 25,625 | |
Redeemed | (38,686) | | (372,185) | | (120,696) | | (1,151,240) | |
| 43,902 | | 420,672 | | 59,848 | | 575,247 | |
R Class | | | | |
Sold | 2,951 | | 28,274 | | 9,770 | | 92,418 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 156 | | 1,507 | | 1,345 | | 12,845 | |
Redeemed | (3,360) | | (31,639) | | (60,475) | | (560,392) | |
| (253) | | (1,858) | | (49,360) | | (455,129) | |
R5 Class | | | | |
Sold | 8,320 | | 79,365 | | — | | — | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 296 | | 2,849 | | 694 | | 6,621 | |
Redeemed | (27,233) | | (263,713) | | (92) | | (838) | |
| (18,617) | | (181,499) | | 602 | | 5,783 | |
R6 Class | | | | |
Sold | 33,547 | | 322,610 | | 2,194 | | 20,478 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 376 | | 3,629 | | 529 | | 5,048 | |
Redeemed | (21,378) | | (206,911) | | — | | — | |
| 12,545 | | 119,328 | | 2,723 | | 25,526 | |
Net increase (decrease) | 317,064 | | $ | 3,429,408 | | 7,510,615 | | $ | 72,854,875 | |
6. Fair Value Measurements
The fund’s investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels.
•Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments.
•Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars.
•Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions).
The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments.
The following is a summary of the level classifications as of period end. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund’s portfolio holdings.
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| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Assets | | | |
Investment Securities | | | |
Corporate Bonds | — | | $ | 109,473,883 | | — | |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | — | | 40,452,699 | | — | |
Asset-Backed Securities | — | | 18,139,494 | | — | |
U.S. Treasury Securities | — | | 10,504,103 | | — | |
Collateralized Loan Obligations | — | | 9,992,526 | | — | |
Preferred Stocks | — | | 6,877,838 | | — | |
Bank Loan Obligations | — | | 6,774,906 | | — | |
Sovereign Governments and Agencies | — | | 1,813,403 | | — | |
Temporary Cash Investments | — | | 10,583,667 | | — | |
| — | | $ | 214,612,519 | | — | |
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Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Futures Contracts | $ | 11,530 | | — | | — | |
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 $10,507,970.
Interest Rate Risk — The fund is subject to interest rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of bonds generally declines as interest rates rise. A fund may enter into futures contracts based on a bond index or a specific underlying security. A fund may purchase futures contracts to gain exposure to increases in market value or sell futures contracts to protect against a decline in market value. Upon entering into a futures contract, a fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the contract value and is recorded as unrealized gains and losses. A fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the futures contract is closed or expires. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of futures contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, respectively. One of the risks of entering into futures contracts is the possibility that the change in value of the contract may not correlate with the changes in value of the underlying securities. The fund's average notional exposure to interest rate risk derivative instruments held during the period was $31,022,794 futures contracts purchased.
Value of Derivative Instruments as of September 30, 2020
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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* | $ | 6,058 | |
*Included in the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts as reported in the Schedule of Investments.
Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statement of Operations for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2020
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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 | $ | (1,648,199) | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | $ | 1,352,500 | |
Interest Rate Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions | 229,884 | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts | (185,959) | |
| | $ | (1,418,315) | | | $ | 1,166,541 | |
8. Risk Factors
The value of the fund’s shares will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, based on the performance of the securities owned by the fund and other factors generally affecting the securities market. Market risks, including political, regulatory, economic and social developments, can affect the value of the fund’s investments. Natural disasters, public health emergencies, terrorism and other unforeseeable events may lead to increased market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.
The fund invests 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 political events (such as civil unrest, national elections and imposition of exchange controls), social and economic events (such as labor strikes and rising inflation), and natural disasters. Securities of foreign issuers may be less liquid and more volatile. Investing in emerging markets or a significant portion of assets in one country or region may accentuate these risks.
The fund may invest in instruments that have variable or floating coupon rates based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). LIBOR is a benchmark interest rate intended to be representative of the rate at which certain major international banks lend to one another over short-terms. LIBOR will be phased out by the end of 2021. Uncertainty remains regarding a replacement rate or rates for LIBOR. The transition process may lead to increased volatility or illiquidity in markets for instruments that rely on LIBOR. This could result in a change to the value of such instruments.
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 | $ | 212,088,189 | |
Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 3,014,362 | |
Gross tax depreciation of investments | (490,032) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | $ | 2,524,330 | |
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, 2020, the fund had accumulated short-term capital losses of $(682,908) and accumulated long-term capital losses of $(1,111,669), which represent net capital loss carryovers that may be used to offset future realized capital gains for federal income tax purposes. The capital loss carryovers may be carried forward for an unlimited period. Future capital loss carryover utilization in any given year may be subject to Internal Revenue Code limitations.
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended 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 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(3) | $9.19 | 0.10 | 0.50 | 0.60 | (0.10) | — | (0.10) | $9.69 | 6.63% | 0.52%(4) | 0.58%(4) | 2.17%(4) | 2.11%(4) | 105% | $84,258 |
2020 | $9.50 | 0.24 | (0.30) | (0.06) | (0.25) | — | (0.25) | $9.19 | (0.65)% | 0.52% | 0.61% | 2.48% | 2.39% | 98% | $96,773 |
2019 | $9.53 | 0.28 | (0.02) | 0.26 | (0.29) | — | (0.29) | $9.50 | 2.75% | 0.58% | 0.66% | 2.97% | 2.89% | 61% | $109,863 |
2018 | $9.60 | 0.23 | (0.09) | 0.14 | (0.21) | — | (0.21) | $9.53 | 1.50% | 0.63% | 0.75% | 2.43% | 2.31% | 57% | $31,975 |
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 |
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 |
I Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(3) | $9.19 | 0.11 | 0.49 | 0.60 | (0.10) | — | (0.10) | $9.69 | 6.58% | 0.42%(4) | 0.48%(4) | 2.27%(4) | 2.21%(4) | 105% | $107,414 |
2020 | $9.49 | 0.25 | (0.29) | (0.04) | (0.26) | — | (0.26) | $9.19 | (0.44)% | 0.42% | 0.51% | 2.58% | 2.49% | 98% | $83,287 |
2019 | $9.53 | 0.29 | (0.03) | 0.26 | (0.30) | — | (0.30) | $9.49 | 2.75% | 0.48% | 0.56% | 3.07% | 2.99% | 61% | $13,463 |
2018(5) | $9.61 | 0.24 | (0.11) | 0.13 | (0.21) | — | (0.21) | $9.53 | 1.39% | 0.53%(4) | 0.65%(4) | 2.56%(4) | 2.44%(4) | 57%(6) | $19 |
Y Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(3) | $9.19 | 0.11 | 0.51 | 0.62 | (0.11) | — | (0.11) | $9.70 | 6.73% | 0.32%(4) | 0.38%(4) | 2.37%(4) | 2.31%(4) | 105% | $6 |
2020 | $9.50 | 0.26 | (0.30) | (0.04) | (0.27) | — | (0.27) | $9.19 | (0.45)% | 0.32% | 0.41% | 2.68% | 2.59% | 98% | $5 |
2019 | $9.53 | 0.29 | (0.02) | 0.27 | (0.30) | — | (0.30) | $9.50 | 2.92% | 0.38% | 0.46% | 3.17% | 3.09% | 61% | $5 |
2018(5) | $9.61 | 0.25 | (0.11) | 0.14 | (0.22) | — | (0.22) | $9.53 | 1.49% | 0.43%(4) | 0.55%(4) | 2.62%(4) | 2.50%(4) | 57%(6) | $5 |
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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) |
A Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(3) | $9.19 | 0.09 | 0.50 | 0.59 | (0.09) | — | (0.09) | $9.69 | 6.39% | 0.77%(4) | 0.83%(4) | 1.92%(4) | 1.86%(4) | 105% | $15,560 |
2020 | $9.50 | 0.21 | (0.29) | (0.08) | (0.23) | — | (0.23) | $9.19 | (0.90)% | 0.77% | 0.86% | 2.23% | 2.14% | 98% | $13,826 |
2019 | $9.53 | 0.26 | (0.03) | 0.23 | (0.26) | — | (0.26) | $9.50 | 2.50% | 0.83% | 0.91% | 2.72% | 2.64% | 61% | $5,870 |
2018 | $9.60 | 0.21 | (0.09) | 0.12 | (0.19) | — | (0.19) | $9.53 | 1.25% | 0.88% | 1.00% | 2.18% | 2.06% | 57% | $4,052 |
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 |
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 |
C Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(3) | $9.19 | 0.06 | 0.49 | 0.55 | (0.05) | — | (0.05) | $9.69 | 5.99% | 1.52%(4) | 1.58%(4) | 1.17%(4) | 1.11%(4) | 105% | $2,118 |
2020 | $9.50 | 0.14 | (0.29) | (0.15) | (0.16) | — | (0.16) | $9.19 | (1.63)% | 1.52% | 1.61% | 1.48% | 1.39% | 98% | $1,605 |
2019 | $9.53 | 0.19 | (0.03) | 0.16 | (0.19) | — | (0.19) | $9.50 | 1.73% | 1.58% | 1.66% | 1.97% | 1.89% | 61% | $1,090 |
2018 | $9.60 | 0.14 | (0.09) | 0.05 | (0.12) | — | (0.12) | $9.53 | 0.49% | 1.63% | 1.75% | 1.43% | 1.31% | 57% | $398 |
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 |
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 |
R Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(3) | $9.19 | 0.08 | 0.50 | 0.58 | (0.07) | — | (0.07) | $9.70 | 6.37% | 1.02%(4) | 1.08%(4) | 1.67%(4) | 1.61%(4) | 105% | $204 |
2020 | $9.50 | 0.19 | (0.29) | (0.10) | (0.21) | — | (0.21) | $9.19 | (1.14)% | 1.02% | 1.11% | 1.98% | 1.89% | 98% | $195 |
2019 | $9.53 | 0.24 | (0.03) | 0.21 | (0.24) | — | (0.24) | $9.50 | 2.24% | 1.08% | 1.16% | 2.47% | 2.39% | 61% | $671 |
2018 | $9.60 | 0.19 | (0.09) | 0.10 | (0.17) | — | (0.17) | $9.53 | 1.00% | 1.13% | 1.25% | 1.93% | 1.81% | 57% | $58 |
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 |
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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| 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) |
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2020(3) | $9.19 | 0.11 | 0.51 | 0.62 | (0.11) | — | (0.11) | $9.70 | 6.63% | 0.32%(4) | 0.38%(4) | 2.37%(4) | 2.31%(4) | 105% | $56 |
2020 | $9.50 | 0.26 | (0.30) | (0.04) | (0.27) | — | (0.27) | $9.19 | (0.33)% | 0.32% | 0.41% | 2.68% | 2.59% | 98% | $225 |
2019 | $9.53 | 0.28 | —(7) | 0.28 | (0.31) | — | (0.31) | $9.50 | 2.96% | 0.38% | 0.46% | 3.17% | 3.09% | 61% | $226 |
2018 | $9.60 | 0.25 | (0.09) | 0.16 | (0.23) | — | (0.23) | $9.53 | 1.71% | 0.43% | 0.55% | 2.63% | 2.51% | 57% | $7,267 |
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 |
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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2020(3) | $9.19 | 0.12 | 0.50 | 0.62 | (0.11) | — | (0.11) | $9.70 | 6.77% | 0.27%(4) | 0.33%(4) | 2.42%(4) | 2.36%(4) | 105% | $315 |
2020 | $9.50 | 0.26 | (0.29) | (0.03) | (0.28) | — | (0.28) | $9.19 | (0.39)% | 0.27% | 0.36% | 2.73% | 2.64% | 98% | $184 |
2019 | $9.53 | 0.29 | (0.01) | 0.28 | (0.31) | — | (0.31) | $9.50 | 3.01% | 0.33% | 0.41% | 3.22% | 3.14% | 61% | $164 |
2018 | $9.60 | 0.26 | (0.09) | 0.17 | (0.24) | — | (0.24) | $9.53 | 1.76% | 0.38% | 0.50% | 2.68% | 2.56% | 57% | $1,070 |
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 |
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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Notes to Financial Highlights |
(1)Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2)Total returns are calculated based on the net asset value of the last business day and do not reflect applicable sales charges, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.
(3)Six months ended September 30, 2020 (unaudited).
(4)Annualized.
(5)April 10, 2017 (commencement of sale) through March 31, 2018.
(6)Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended March 31, 2018.
(7)Per-share amount was less than $0.005.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Approval of Management Agreement |
At a meeting held on June 17, 2020, 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 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:
•the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, and other services provided to the Fund;
•the wide range of other programs and services the Advisor and its affiliates provide to the Fund and its shareholders on a routine and non-routine basis;
•the Fund’s investment performance, 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;
•the cost of owning the Fund compared to the cost of owning similar funds;
•the compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory experience of the Advisor and its affiliates and certain other Fund service providers;
•financial data showing the cost of services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates to the Fund, the profitability of the Fund to the Advisor, and the overall profitability of the Advisor;
•the Advisor’s strategic plans;
•the Advisor’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic;
•any economies of scale associated with the Advisor’s management of the Fund;
•services provided and charges to the Advisor’s other investment management clients;
•fees and expenses associated with any investment by the Fund in other funds;
•payments and practices in connection with financial intermediaries holding shares of the Fund on behalf of their clients and the services provided by intermediaries in connection therewith; and
•any collateral benefits derived by the Advisor from the management of the Fund.
In keeping with its practice, the Board held two meetings and the independent Trustees met in private session to discuss the renewal and to review and discuss the information provided in response to their request. The Board held active discussions with the Advisor regarding the
renewal of the management agreement. The independent Trustees had the benefit of the advice of their independent counsel throughout the process.
Factors Considered
The Trustees considered all of the information provided by the Advisor, the independent data providers, and the independent Trustees’ independent counsel in connection with the approval. They determined that the information was sufficient for them to evaluate the management agreement for the Fund. In connection with their review, the Trustees did not identify any single factor as being all-important or controlling and each Trustee may have attributed different levels of importance to different factors. In deciding to renew the management agreement, the Board based its decision on a number of factors, including the following:
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services — Generally. Under the management agreement, the Advisor is responsible for providing or arranging for all services necessary for the operation of the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor provides or arranges at its own expense a wide variety of services including:
•constructing and designing the Fund
•portfolio research and security selection
•initial capitalization/funding
•securities trading
•Fund administration
•custody of Fund assets
•daily valuation of the Fund’s portfolio
•shareholder servicing and transfer agency, including shareholder confirmations, recordkeeping, and communications
•legal services (except the independent Trustees’ counsel)
•regulatory and portfolio compliance
•financial reporting
•marketing and distribution (except amounts paid by the Fund under Rule 12b-1 plans)
The Board noted that many of these services have expanded over time in terms of both quantity and complexity in response to shareholder demands, competition in the industry, changing distribution channels, and the changing regulatory environment.
Investment Management Services. The nature of the investment management services provided to the Fund is quite complex and allows Fund shareholders access to professional money management, instant diversification of their investments 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 investment performance information during the management agreement renewal process. If performance concerns are identified, the Fund receives special reviews until performance improves, during which the Board discusses with the Advisor the reasons for such results (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-, and five-year periods reviewed by the Board. The Board found the investment management services provided by the Advisor to the Fund to be satisfactory and consistent with the management agreement.
Shareholder and Other Services. Under the management agreement, the Advisor, either directly or through affiliates or third parties, provides the Fund with a comprehensive package of transfer agency, shareholder, and other services. The Board, directly and through its various committees, regularly reviews reports and evaluations of such services at its regular meetings. These reports include, but are not limited to, information regarding the operational efficiency and accuracy of the shareholder and transfer agency services provided, staffing levels, shareholder satisfaction, technology support (including cyber security), new products and services offered to Fund shareholders, securities trading activities, portfolio valuation services, auditing services, and legal and operational compliance activities. The Board found the services provided by the Advisor to the Fund under the management agreement to be competitive and of high quality.
COVID-19 Response. During 2020, much of the world experienced unprecedented change and challenges from the impacts of the rapidly evolving, worldwide spread of the COVID-19 virus. The Board evaluated the Advisor’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on service to the Fund. The Board found that Fund shareholders have continued to receive the Advisor’s investment management and other services without disruption, and Advisor personnel have demonstrated great resiliency in providing those services. The Board, directly and through its committees, continues to monitor the impact of the pandemic and the response of each of the Fund’s service providers.
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.
Ethics. The Board generally considers the Advisor’s commitment to providing quality services to shareholders and to conducting its business ethically. They noted that the Advisor’s practices generally meet or exceed industry best practices.
Economies of Scale. The Board also reviewed information provided by the Advisor regarding the possible existence of economies of scale in connection with the management of the Fund. The Board concluded that economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, especially on a fund-by-fund basis. The Board concluded that the Advisor is appropriately sharing economies of scale, to the extent they exist, through its competitive fee structure, offering competitive fees from fund inception, and through reinvestment in its business, infrastructure, investment capabilities and initiatives to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded services.
Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than brokerage expenses, expenses attributable to short sales, taxes, interest, extraordinary expenses, fees and expenses of the Fund’s independent Trustees (including their independent legal counsel), and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act. Under this 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, 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 and the Advisor agreed to a permanent change to the Fund's fee schedule that should have the effect of lowering the Fund's annual unified management fee by approximately 0.09% (e.g., the Investor Class unified fee will be reduced from 0.60% to 0.51%), beginning August 1, 2020. The Board concluded that the management fee paid by the Fund to the Advisor under the management agreement is reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Comparison to Fees and Services Provided to Other Clients of the Advisor. The Board also requested and received information from the Advisor concerning the nature of the services, fees, costs, and profitability of its advisory services to advisory clients other than the Fund. They observed that these varying types of client accounts require different services and involve different regulatory and entrepreneurial risks than the management of the Fund. The Board analyzed this information and concluded that the fees charged and services provided to the Fund were reasonable by comparison.
Payments to Intermediaries. The Trustees also requested and received a description of payments made to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided by intermediaries. These payments include various payments made by the Fund or the Advisor to different types of intermediaries and recordkeepers for distribution and service activities provided with respect to the Fund. The Trustees reviewed such information and received representations from the Advisor that all such payments by the Fund were made pursuant to the Fund’s Rule 12b-1 Plan and that all such payments by the Advisor were made from the Advisor’s resources and reasonable profits. The Board found such 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 may receive proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex.
Existing Relationship. The Board also considered whether there was any reason for not continuing the existing arrangement with the Advisor. In this regard, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund’s operations and various risks, uncertainties, and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision not to continue such relationship. In particular, the Board recognized that most shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Advisor’s industry standing and reputation and in the expectation that the Advisor will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund.
Conclusion of the Trustees. As a result of this process, the Board, including all of the independent Trustees 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 American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com/proxy. A description of the policies is also available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on americancentury.com/proxy. It is also available at sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. The fund’s Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. 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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| Strategic Income Fund |
| Investor Class (ASIEX) |
| I Class (ASIGX) |
| Y Class (ASYIX) |
| A Class (ASIQX) |
| C Class (ASIHX) |
| R Class (ASIWX) |
| R5 Class (ASIJX) |
| R6 Class (ASIPX) |
Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the fund’s shareholder reports like this one will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from the fund or from your financial intermediary, such as a broker-dealer or bank. Instead, the reports will be made available on a website, and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.
If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the fund or your financial intermediary electronically by calling or sending an email request to your appropriate contacts as listed on the back cover of this report.
You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. You can inform the fund or your financial intermediary that you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports by calling or sending an email request to your appropriate contacts as listed on the back cover of this report. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held with the fund complex/your financial intermediary.
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Shareholder Fee Example | |
Schedule of Investments | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Statement of Operations | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Financial Highlights | |
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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, 2020. It provides a market overview (below), followed by a schedule of fund investments and other financial information. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.
Markets Bounced Back from Steep Sell-Off
The reporting period began on the heels of a massive risk asset sell-off triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic shutdowns. U.S. stocks, corporate bonds and other riskier assets plunged, and the resulting flight to quality drove U.S. Treasury yields to record lows. However, thanks to swift and aggressive action from the Federal Reserve (Fed) and the federal government, the financial markets rebounded quickly.
The Fed’s response included slashing interest rates to near 0%, launching quantitative easing and unveiling several lending programs for corporations and municipalities. Congress delivered a
$2 trillion aid package to employees and businesses affected by the shutdowns. These efforts helped stabilize the financial markets and Treasury yields. By the end of April, a turnaround was well underway, and the bullish sentiment generally continued through September. In addition, declining coronavirus infection, hospitalization and death rates, the gradual reopening of state economies, and COVID-19 treatment and vaccine progress also helped fuel the recovery.
U.S. stocks (S&P 500 Index) returned more than 31% for the six-month period. The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index gained nearly 4%, largely due to a corporate bond rally.
A Slow Return to Normal
The return to pre-pandemic life will take time and patience, but we are confident we will get there. Several drug companies are in final stages of vaccine trials, and medical professionals continue to fine-tune virus treatment protocols. In the meantime, investors likely will face periods of outbreak-related disruptions, economic and political uncertainty, and heightened market volatility. These influences can be unsettling, but they tend to be temporary.
We appreciate your confidence in us during these extraordinary times. Our firm has a long history of helping clients weather unpredictable markets, and we’re confident we will continue to meet today’s challenges.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Thomas
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Century Investments
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Portfolio at a Glance | |
Average Duration (effective) | 4.2 years |
Weighted Average Life to Maturity | 7.5 years |
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Types of Investments in Portfolio | % of net assets |
Corporate Bonds | 61.4% |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | 16.0% |
Preferred Stocks | 5.7% |
Collateralized Loan Obligations | 5.2% |
Asset-Backed Securities | 4.6% |
Affiliated Funds | 4.4% |
Bank Loan Obligations | 1.9% |
Sovereign Governments and Agencies | 1.1% |
U.S. Treasury Securities | 0.7% |
Temporary Cash Investments | 3.7% |
Other Assets and Liabilities | (4.7)% |
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, 2020 to September 30, 2020.
Actual Expenses
The table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses for each class. You may use the information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century Investments fund, or I Class shares of the American Century Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century Investments account (i.e., not through a financial intermediary or employer-sponsored retirement plan account), American Century Investments may charge you a $25.00 annual account maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than $10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your accounts to pay the $25.00 fee. In determining your total eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in all personal accounts (including American Century Investments brokerage accounts) registered under your Social Security number. Personal accounts include individual accounts, joint accounts, UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth, Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other retirement accounts. If you have only business, business retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Investments brokerage accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. If you are subject to the account maintenance fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee amount.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return of a fund’s share class. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,117.70 | $3.77 | 0.71% |
I Class | $1,000 | $1,118.20 | $3.24 | 0.61% |
Y Class | $1,000 | $1,119.00 | $2.71 | 0.51% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,116.30 | $5.09 | 0.96% |
C Class | $1,000 | $1,112.10 | $9.05 | 1.71% |
R Class | $1,000 | $1,114.80 | $6.41 | 1.21% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $1,118.80 | $2.71 | 0.51% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $1,119.10 | $2.44 | 0.46% |
Hypothetical | | | | |
Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,021.51 | $3.60 | 0.71% |
I Class | $1,000 | $1,022.01 | $3.09 | 0.61% |
Y Class | $1,000 | $1,022.51 | $2.59 | 0.51% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,020.26 | $4.86 | 0.96% |
C Class | $1,000 | $1,016.50 | $8.64 | 1.71% |
R Class | $1,000 | $1,019.00 | $6.12 | 1.21% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $1,022.51 | $2.59 | 0.51% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $1,022.76 | $2.33 | 0.46% |
(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, 2020 (UNAUDITED)
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
CORPORATE BONDS — 61.4% | | |
Aerospace and Defense — 0.6% | | |
Boeing Co. (The), 4.51%, 5/1/23 | $ | 150,000 | | $ | 158,043 | |
Boeing Co. (The), 4.875%, 5/1/25 | 50,000 | | 54,621 | |
| | 212,664 | |
Airlines — 1.0% | | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc., 7.375%, 1/15/26 | 100,000 | | 104,971 | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc. / SkyMiles IP Ltd., 4.50%, 10/20/25(1) | 92,000 | | 94,495 | |
Southwest Airlines Co., 4.75%, 5/4/23 | 150,000 | | 160,316 | |
| | 359,782 | |
Auto Components — 0.3% | | |
BorgWarner, Inc., 2.65%, 7/1/27 | 100,000 | | 105,697 | |
Automobiles — 1.0% | | |
Ford Motor Co., 8.50%, 4/21/23 | 100,000 | | 109,160 | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 3.70%, 5/9/23 | 250,000 | | 261,415 | |
| | 370,575 | |
Banks — 3.6% | | |
Banistmo SA, 4.25%, 7/31/27(1) | 200,000 | | 203,652 | |
Bank of America Corp., MTN, VRN, 3.82%, 1/20/28 | 50,000 | | 56,715 | |
Bank of America Corp., MTN, VRN, 2.50%, 2/13/31 | 31,000 | | 32,381 | |
BBVA Bancomer SA, 1.875%, 9/18/25(1) | 200,000 | | 195,650 | |
BPCE SA, VRN, 1.65%, 10/6/26(1)(2) | 90,000 | | 90,080 | |
Citigroup, Inc., VRN, 3.52%, 10/27/28 | 140,000 | | 155,754 | |
Citigroup, Inc., VRN, 2.57%, 6/3/31 | 40,000 | | 42,133 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 2.18%, 6/1/28 | 100,000 | | 104,486 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 2.52%, 4/22/31 | 50,000 | | 53,356 | |
UniCredit SpA, VRN, 5.46%, 6/30/35(1) | 200,000 | | 204,158 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., 3.00%, 10/23/26 | 50,000 | | 54,655 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., MTN, VRN, 2.39%, 6/2/28 | 20,000 | | 20,890 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., VRN, 2.19%, 4/30/26 | 100,000 | | 104,015 | |
| | 1,317,925 | |
Biotechnology — 0.7% | | |
AbbVie, Inc., 3.20%, 11/21/29(1) | 70,000 | | 77,268 | |
Emergent BioSolutions, Inc., 3.875%, 8/15/28(1) | 130,000 | | 130,836 | |
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 1.75%, 9/15/30 | 33,000 | | 32,232 | |
| | 240,336 | |
Building Products — 1.2% | | |
Builders FirstSource, Inc., 5.00%, 3/1/30(1) | 130,000 | | 134,794 | |
Griffon Corp., 5.75%, 3/1/28 | 200,000 | | 209,246 | |
Standard Industries, Inc., 4.75%, 1/15/28(1) | 100,000 | | 104,000 | |
| | 448,040 | |
Capital Markets — 2.8% | | |
Ares Capital Corp., 3.25%, 7/15/25 | 138,000 | | 137,326 | |
Ares Finance Co. II LLC, 3.25%, 6/15/30(1) | 55,000 | | 57,631 | |
Golub Capital BDC, Inc., 3.375%, 4/15/24(2) | 190,000 | | 189,920 | |
Icahn Enterprises LP / Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp., 5.25%, 5/15/27 | 175,000 | | 182,862 | |
LPL Holdings, Inc., 4.625%, 11/15/27(1) | 81,000 | | 82,063 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp., 3.50%, 2/25/25 | $ | 185,000 | | $ | 186,241 | |
Owl Rock Technology Finance Corp., 4.75%, 12/15/25(1) | 200,000 | | 198,034 | |
| | 1,034,077 | |
Chemicals — 1.3% | | |
Alpek SAB de CV, 4.50%, 11/20/22 | 200,000 | | 206,610 | |
CF Industries, Inc., 4.50%, 12/1/26(1) | 86,000 | | 100,043 | |
Westlake Chemical Corp., 3.375%, 6/15/30 | 150,000 | | 161,295 | |
| | 467,948 | |
Communications Equipment — 0.7% | | |
CommScope Technologies LLC, 5.00%, 3/15/27(1) | 60,000 | | 57,713 | |
CommScope, Inc., 8.25%, 3/1/27(1) | 100,000 | | 104,125 | |
Juniper Networks, Inc., 4.50%, 3/15/24 | 27,000 | | 30,196 | |
Motorola Solutions, Inc., 2.30%, 11/15/30 | 60,000 | | 59,653 | |
| | 251,687 | |
Construction and Engineering — 0.9% | | |
IHS Netherlands Holdco BV, 7.125%, 3/18/25 | 200,000 | | 204,996 | |
Quanta Services, Inc., 2.90%, 10/1/30 | 130,000 | | 132,878 | |
| | 337,874 | |
Construction Materials — 1.1% | | |
Cemex SAB de CV, 5.20%, 9/17/30(1) | 200,000 | | 201,230 | |
Summit Materials LLC / Summit Materials Finance Corp., 5.25%, 1/15/29(1) | 100,000 | | 104,312 | |
Vulcan Materials Co., 3.50%, 6/1/30 | 100,000 | | 112,145 | |
| | 417,687 | |
Consumer Finance — 2.4% | | |
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 6.50%, 7/15/25 | 170,000 | | 183,752 | |
Navient Corp., 6.75%, 6/25/25 | 175,000 | | 177,406 | |
Park Aerospace Holdings Ltd., 5.25%, 8/15/22(1) | 237,000 | | 238,047 | |
Park Aerospace Holdings Ltd., 5.50%, 2/15/24(1) | 80,000 | | 80,560 | |
Synchrony Financial, 2.85%, 7/25/22 | 200,000 | | 206,070 | |
| | 885,835 | |
Containers and Packaging — 1.5% | | |
Ardagh Packaging Finance plc / Ardagh Holdings USA, Inc., 5.25%, 8/15/27(1) | 200,000 | | 204,000 | |
Berry Global, Inc., 5.125%, 7/15/23 | 85,000 | | 86,390 | |
CCL Industries, Inc., 3.05%, 6/1/30(1) | 150,000 | | 160,328 | |
Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC / Reynolds Group Issuer Lu, 5.125%, 7/15/23(1) | 84,000 | | 85,092 | |
| | 535,810 | |
Diversified Financial Services — 0.2% | | |
Block Financial LLC, 3.875%, 8/15/30 | 37,000 | | 37,242 | |
Voya Financial, Inc., VRN, 5.65%, 5/15/53 | 50,000 | | 51,462 | |
| | 88,704 | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 2.1% | | |
AT&T, Inc., 2.30%, 6/1/27 | 25,000 | | 26,280 | |
AT&T, Inc., 2.75%, 6/1/31 | 135,000 | | 142,338 | |
AT&T, Inc., 3.30%, 2/1/52 | 40,000 | | 37,468 | |
Level 3 Financing, Inc., 4.625%, 9/15/27(1) | 185,000 | | 190,420 | |
Telecom Italia SpA, 5.30%, 5/30/24(1) | 200,000 | | 217,485 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc., 4.40%, 11/1/34 | 130,000 | | 162,536 | |
| | 776,527 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Electric Utilities — 0.8% | | |
DPL, Inc., 4.125%, 7/1/25(1) | $ | 60,000 | | $ | 62,862 | |
IPALCO Enterprises, Inc., 4.25%, 5/1/30(1) | 100,000 | | 113,515 | |
NextEra Energy Operating Partners LP, 4.50%, 9/15/27(1) | 125,000 | | 134,687 | |
| | 311,064 | |
Energy Equipment and Services — 0.1% | | |
Baker Hughes a GE Co. LLC / Baker Hughes Co-Obligor, Inc., 3.14%, 11/7/29 | 27,000 | | 28,176 | |
Entertainment — 0.7% | | |
Netflix, Inc., 3.625%, 6/15/25(1) | 233,000 | | 243,834 | |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 4.1% | | |
Brixmor Operating Partnership LP, 4.05%, 7/1/30 | 30,000 | | 32,237 | |
CubeSmart LP, 2.00%, 2/15/31(2) | 75,000 | | 74,117 | |
Federal Realty Investment Trust, 3.95%, 1/15/24 | 70,000 | | 75,890 | |
Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc., 2.40%, 3/15/30 | 40,000 | | 40,617 | |
Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc., 2.05%, 3/15/31(2) | 30,000 | | 29,667 | |
Highwoods Realty LP, 2.60%, 2/1/31 | 25,000 | | 24,836 | |
Host Hotels & Resorts LP, 3.75%, 10/15/23 | 175,000 | | 180,769 | |
Iron Mountain, Inc., 5.00%, 7/15/28(1) | 200,000 | | 205,248 | |
Kilroy Realty LP, 2.50%, 11/15/32 | 70,000 | | 68,348 | |
Kimco Realty Corp., 1.90%, 3/1/28 | 85,000 | | 84,080 | |
Lexington Realty Trust, 2.70%, 9/15/30 | 85,000 | | 86,776 | |
Mid-America Apartments LP, 1.70%, 2/15/31 | 45,000 | | 44,420 | |
MPT Operating Partnership LP / MPT Finance Corp., 5.00%, 10/15/27 | 85,000 | | 88,780 | |
National Retail Properties, Inc., 2.50%, 4/15/30 | 40,000 | | 39,988 | |
Regency Centers LP, 3.70%, 6/15/30 | 30,000 | | 32,975 | |
Retail Properties of America, Inc., 4.00%, 3/15/25 | 92,000 | | 91,338 | |
SBA Communications Corp., 3.875%, 2/15/27(1) | 85,000 | | 86,381 | |
Spirit Realty LP, 3.20%, 2/15/31 | 60,000 | | 58,613 | |
VEREIT Operating Partnership LP, 3.40%, 1/15/28 | 82,000 | | 85,511 | |
Welltower, Inc., 2.75%, 1/15/31 | 60,000 | | 61,720 | |
| | 1,492,311 | |
Food and Staples Retailing — 0.9% | | |
Albertsons Cos., Inc. / Safeway, Inc. / New Albertsons LP / Albertsons LLC, 4.875%, 2/15/30(1) | 184,000 | | 192,004 | |
Sysco Corp., 5.95%, 4/1/30 | 100,000 | | 126,522 | |
| | 318,526 | |
Food Products — 0.9% | | |
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc., 4.625%, 11/1/24(1) | 170,000 | | 177,650 | |
Pilgrim's Pride Corp., 5.75%, 3/15/25(1) | 150,000 | | 153,000 | |
| | 330,650 | |
Gas Utilities — 0.5% | | |
AmeriGas Partners LP / AmeriGas Finance Corp., 5.75%, 5/20/27 | 150,000 | | 164,686 | |
| | |
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 0.7% | | |
DENTSPLY SIRONA, Inc., 3.25%, 6/1/30 | 60,000 | | 65,294 | |
Hologic, Inc., 3.25%, 2/15/29(1) | 100,000 | | 100,813 | |
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., 3.55%, 3/20/30 | 90,000 | | 101,037 | |
| | 267,144 | |
Health Care Providers and Services — 3.4% | | |
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc., 5.50%, 7/1/28(1) | 113,000 | | 116,434 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc., 5.00%, 4/15/29(1)(2) | $ | 100,000 | | $ | 101,125 | |
Catalent Pharma Solutions, Inc., 5.00%, 7/15/27(1) | 150,000 | | 156,254 | |
Centene Corp., 5.375%, 6/1/26(1) | 200,000 | | 211,344 | |
IQVIA, Inc., 5.00%, 5/15/27(1) | 200,000 | | 210,107 | |
Molina Healthcare, Inc., 4.375%, 6/15/28(1) | 150,000 | | 153,225 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.125%, 10/1/28(1) | 180,000 | | 175,612 | |
Universal Health Services, Inc., 2.65%, 10/15/30(1) | 140,000 | | 139,723 | |
| | 1,263,824 | |
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 0.7% | | |
Caesars Resort Collection LLC / CRC Finco, Inc., 5.25%, 10/15/25(1) | 75,000 | | 72,661 | |
Las Vegas Sands Corp., 3.90%, 8/8/29 | 90,000 | | 90,261 | |
Marriott International, Inc., 3.50%, 10/15/32 | 73,000 | | 72,210 | |
Yum! Brands, Inc., 3.625%, 3/15/31 | 20,000 | | 20,038 | |
| | 255,170 | |
Household Durables — 2.9% | | |
D.R. Horton, Inc., 2.50%, 10/15/24 | 150,000 | | 158,914 | |
Lennar Corp., 4.75%, 5/30/25 | 75,000 | | 82,049 | |
Mattamy Group Corp., 4.625%, 3/1/30(1) | 100,000 | | 101,432 | |
MDC Holdings, Inc., 3.85%, 1/15/30 | 170,000 | | 178,394 | |
PulteGroup, Inc., 5.50%, 3/1/26 | 75,000 | | 85,718 | |
Shea Homes LP / Shea Homes Funding Corp., 4.75%, 4/1/29(1) | 150,000 | | 149,906 | |
Toll Brothers Finance Corp., 3.80%, 11/1/29 | 150,000 | | 159,187 | |
TRI Pointe Group, Inc., 5.70%, 6/15/28 | 150,000 | | 164,625 | |
| | 1,080,225 | |
Household Products — 0.4% | | |
Energizer Holdings, Inc., 4.75%, 6/15/28(1) | 150,000 | | 155,430 | |
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers — 0.4% | |
Calpine Corp., 4.625%, 2/1/29(1) | 50,000 | | 50,031 | |
TerraForm Power Operating LLC, 4.25%, 1/31/23(1) | 100,000 | | 102,728 | |
| | 152,759 | |
Industrial Conglomerates — 0.3% | | |
General Electric Co., 3.625%, 5/1/30 | 100,000 | | 103,992 | |
Insurance — 2.0% | | |
American International Group, Inc., 4.50%, 7/16/44 | 60,000 | | 70,506 | |
Athene Global Funding, 2.50%, 1/14/25(1) | 165,000 | | 170,216 | |
Athene Global Funding, 2.55%, 6/29/25(1) | 80,000 | | 82,395 | |
Athene Global Funding, 2.45%, 8/20/27(1) | 35,000 | | 35,972 | |
Belrose Funding Trust, 2.33%, 8/15/30(1) | 30,000 | | 29,691 | |
Five Corners Funding Trust II, 2.85%, 5/15/30(1) | 110,000 | | 118,794 | |
Globe Life, Inc., 2.15%, 8/15/30 | 70,000 | | 70,517 | |
Kemper Corp., 2.40%, 9/30/30 | 80,000 | | 78,962 | |
Lincoln National Corp., 4.375%, 6/15/50 | 15,000 | | 17,415 | |
Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America, 3.30%, 5/15/50(1) | 25,000 | | 25,861 | |
Unum Group, 4.50%, 3/15/25 | 30,000 | | 33,370 | |
| | 733,699 | |
Internet and Direct Marketing Retail — 0.6% | | |
Expedia Group, Inc., 3.60%, 12/15/23(1) | 82,000 | | 83,835 | |
QVC, Inc., 4.375%, 9/1/28 | 125,000 | | 127,422 | |
| | 211,257 | |
Machinery — 0.1% | | |
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp., 3.20%, 6/15/25 | 50,000 | | 52,758 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Media — 5.5% | | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.75%, 2/15/26(1) | $ | 80,000 | | $ | 83,300 | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.125%, 5/1/27(1) | 75,000 | | 79,017 | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 4.25%, 2/1/31(1) | 88,000 | | 91,340 | |
Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital, 4.80%, 3/1/50 | 45,000 | | 51,687 | |
Comcast Corp., 3.20%, 7/15/36 | 36,000 | | 40,052 | |
CSC Holdings LLC, 5.875%, 9/15/22 | 107,000 | | 113,353 | |
CSC Holdings LLC, 4.625%, 12/1/30(1) | 190,000 | | 191,162 | |
Discovery Communications LLC, 3.625%, 5/15/30 | 20,000 | | 22,282 | |
DISH DBS Corp., 5.00%, 3/15/23 | 180,000 | | 183,825 | |
Gray Television, Inc., 5.125%, 10/15/24(1) | 125,000 | | 127,734 | |
Lamar Media Corp., 3.75%, 2/15/28(1) | 175,000 | | 174,453 | |
Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 5.375%, 7/15/26(1) | 122,000 | | 127,270 | |
Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 5.00%, 8/1/27(1) | 107,000 | | 111,926 | |
TEGNA, Inc., 4.75%, 3/15/26(1) | 40,000 | | 40,948 | |
TEGNA, Inc., 4.625%, 3/15/28(1) | 136,000 | | 133,321 | |
ViacomCBS, Inc., 4.75%, 5/15/25 | 40,000 | | 45,938 | |
ViacomCBS, Inc., 3.70%, 6/1/28 | 7,000 | | 7,783 | |
ViacomCBS, Inc., 4.20%, 5/19/32 | 40,000 | | 45,785 | |
Virgin Media Finance plc, 5.00%, 7/15/30(1) | 150,000 | | 149,438 | |
VTR Finance NV, 6.375%, 7/15/28(1) | 200,000 | | 210,250 | |
| | 2,030,864 | |
Metals and Mining — 1.7% | | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 4.625%, 8/1/30 | 20,000 | | 21,065 | |
HTA Group Ltd., 7.00%, 12/18/25(1) | 275,000 | | 289,094 | |
Novelis Corp., 4.75%, 1/30/30(1) | 105,000 | | 102,688 | |
Steel Dynamics, Inc., 3.45%, 4/15/30 | 100,000 | | 110,491 | |
Teck Resources Ltd., 3.90%, 7/15/30(1) | 100,000 | | 104,814 | |
| | 628,152 | |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 5.3% | | |
Aker BP ASA, 3.75%, 1/15/30(1) | 150,000 | | 146,056 | |
Apache Corp., 4.875%, 11/15/27 | 70,000 | | 66,281 | |
Diamondback Energy, Inc., 4.75%, 5/31/25 | 100,000 | | 107,964 | |
Diamondback Energy, Inc., 3.50%, 12/1/29 | 40,000 | | 38,671 | |
EQM Midstream Partners LP, 6.50%, 7/1/27(1) | 100,000 | | 106,144 | |
Geopark Ltd., 6.50%, 9/21/24 | 200,000 | | 188,800 | |
Hess Corp., 3.50%, 7/15/24 | 90,000 | | 92,147 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 6.375%, 9/1/28 | 150,000 | | 139,136 | |
Petrobras Global Finance BV, 6.25%, 3/17/24 | 200,000 | | 222,022 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 4.875%, 1/24/22 | 240,000 | | 243,244 | |
Plains All American Pipeline LP / PAA Finance Corp., 3.80%, 9/15/30 | 150,000 | | 145,741 | |
Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC, 4.50%, 5/15/30(1) | 100,000 | | 112,804 | |
Southwestern Energy Co., 4.10%, 3/15/22 | 75,000 | | 74,326 | |
Sunoco Logistics Partners Operations LP, 3.90%, 7/15/26 | 125,000 | | 128,649 | |
Targa Resources Partners LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 6.875%, 1/15/29 | 41,000 | | 44,088 | |
Williams Cos., Inc. (The), 4.55%, 6/24/24 | 75,000 | | 83,141 | |
| | 1,939,214 | |
Paper and Forest Products — 0.1% | | |
Boise Cascade Co., 4.875%, 7/1/30(1) | 50,000 | | 53,750 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Pharmaceuticals — 1.4% | | |
Bausch Health Cos., Inc., 6.125%, 4/15/25(1) | $ | 120,000 | | $ | 122,970 | |
Elanco Animal Health, Inc., 5.90%, 8/28/28 | 250,000 | | 289,687 | |
Royalty Pharma plc, 1.75%, 9/2/27(1) | 93,000 | | 93,070 | |
| | 505,727 | |
Professional Services — 0.4% | | |
Jaguar Holding Co. II / PPD Development LP, 5.00%, 6/15/28(1) | 140,000 | | 146,300 | |
Road and Rail — 0.8% | | |
Ashtead Capital, Inc., 4.125%, 8/15/25(1) | 200,000 | | 205,765 | |
United Rentals North America, Inc., 3.875%, 2/15/31 | 100,000 | | 101,688 | |
| | 307,453 | |
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 1.0% | | |
Broadcom Corp. / Broadcom Cayman Finance Ltd., 3.125%, 1/15/25 | 16,000 | | 17,082 | |
Broadcom, Inc., 3.15%, 11/15/25 | 50,000 | | 53,992 | |
Microchip Technology, Inc., 2.67%, 9/1/23(1) | 90,000 | | 93,232 | |
Sensata Technologies UK Financing Co. plc, 6.25%, 2/15/26(1) | 185,000 | | 194,134 | |
| | 358,440 | |
Software — 0.4% | | |
NortonLifeLock, Inc., 5.00%, 4/15/25(1) | 150,000 | | 153,889 | |
Specialty Retail — 0.2% | | |
AutoNation, Inc., 4.75%, 6/1/30 | 50,000 | | 59,265 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 0.7% | | |
Dell International LLC / EMC Corp., 5.875%, 6/15/21(1) | 17,000 | | 17,054 | |
EMC Corp., 3.375%, 6/1/23 | 70,000 | | 72,200 | |
Seagate HDD Cayman, 4.75%, 6/1/23 | 50,000 | | 54,393 | |
Seagate HDD Cayman, 4.875%, 3/1/24 | 50,000 | | 54,432 | |
Seagate HDD Cayman, 4.75%, 1/1/25 | 50,000 | | 54,947 | |
| | 253,026 | |
Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods — 0.3% | | |
Hanesbrands, Inc., 4.625%, 5/15/24(1) | 70,000 | | 72,968 | |
PVH Corp., 4.625%, 7/10/25(1) | 50,000 | | 52,187 | |
| | 125,155 | |
Thrifts and Mortgage Finance — 0.3% | | |
PennyMac Financial Services, Inc., 5.375%, 10/15/25(1) | 95,000 | | 96,306 | |
Trading Companies and Distributors — 0.8% | | |
Air Lease Corp., MTN, 2.875%, 1/15/26 | 70,000 | | 68,891 | |
Aircastle Ltd., 5.25%, 8/11/25(1) | 225,000 | | 220,388 | |
| | 289,279 | |
Transportation Infrastructure — 0.6% | | |
Rumo Luxembourg Sarl, 5.25%, 1/10/28(1) | 200,000 | | 208,341 | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 1.0% | | |
Millicom International Cellular SA, 6.00%, 3/15/25 | 200,000 | | 205,979 | |
Sprint Corp., 7.625%, 2/15/25 | 150,000 | | 175,781 | |
| | 381,760 | |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $22,051,974) | | 22,553,594 | |
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS — 16.0% | | |
Private Sponsor Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 9.8% | | |
Agate Bay Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2016-1, Class A3, VRN, 3.50%, 12/25/45(1) | 55,713 | | 56,571 | |
Angel Oak Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-3, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 2.87%, 4/25/65(1) | 168,242 | | 169,445 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Angel Oak Mortgage Trust I LLC, Series 2019-4, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 3.30%, 7/26/49(1) | $ | 60,629 | | $ | 61,414 | |
Arroyo Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-1, Class A2 SEQ, 2.93%, 3/25/55(1) | 150,000 | | 153,237 | |
Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-8, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.19%, 11/25/34 | 16,276 | | 15,954 | |
Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-1, Class A1, VRN, 3.84%, (1-year H15T1Y plus 2.25%), 2/25/36 | 22,718 | | 22,950 | |
Bunker Hill Loan Depositary Trust, Series 2020-1, Class M1, VRN, 4.35%, 2/25/55(1) | 170,000 | | 179,027 | |
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2004-UST1, Class A5, VRN, 2.77%, 8/25/34 | 39,822 | | 39,486 | |
COLT Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2020-2, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 3.70%, 3/25/65(1) | 150,000 | | 156,292 | |
COLT Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2020-2, Class M1, VRN, 5.25%, 3/25/65(1) | 160,000 | | 167,554 | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-HL2, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 3.50%, 10/25/47(1) | 77,336 | | 77,943 | |
Deephaven Residential Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-2A, Class M1, VRN, 4.375%, 4/25/58(1) | 160,000 | | 163,162 | |
Ellington Financial Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-1, Class M1, VRN, 5.24%, 5/25/65(1) | 170,000 | | 180,802 | |
GS Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2020-NQM1, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 2.35%, 9/27/60(1) | 169,105 | | 169,896 | |
Homeward Opportunities Fund I Trust, Series 2019-3, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 3.03%, 11/25/59(1) | 182,830 | | 183,105 | |
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Series 2005-3, Class 2A, VRN, 3.07%, 11/25/35 | 31,835 | | 30,947 | |
MFA Trust, Series 2020-NQM1, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 2.30%, 8/25/49(1) | 136,590 | | 137,610 | |
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2019-NQM2, Class A1 SEQ, VRN, 3.60%, 4/25/49(1) | 175,553 | | 178,058 | |
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2019-NQM3, Class A1 SEQ, VRN, 2.80%, 7/25/49(1) | 121,094 | | 123,469 | |
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2017-1A, Class B2, VRN, 5.98%, 1/25/47(1) | 150,000 | | 155,407 | |
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2019-4, Class M1, VRN, 3.21%, 11/25/59(1) | 180,000 | | 183,837 | |
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2020-1, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 2.72%, 1/25/60(1) | 142,470 | | 145,451 | |
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2020-2, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 4.00%, 5/25/60(1) | 150,000 | | 154,695 | |
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2020-2, Class M1, VRN, 5.36%, 5/25/60(1) | 200,000 | | 207,781 | |
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2020-4, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 2.32%, 5/25/65(1) | 144,604 | | 145,485 | |
Vista Point Securitization Trust, Series 2020-1, Class A2 SEQ, VRN, 2.77%, 3/25/65(1) | 150,000 | | 151,601 | |
Vista Point Securitization Trust, Series 2020-2, Class M1 SEQ, VRN, 3.40%, 4/25/65(1) | 181,000 | | 182,289 | |
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-7, Class 3A1 SEQ, 6.00%, 6/25/36 | 5,114 | | 4,998 | |
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR5, Class 2A1, VRN, 4.00%, 4/25/36 | 10,003 | | 9,397 | |
| | 3,607,863 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
U.S. Government Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 6.2% | |
FHLMC, Series 2013-DN2, Class M2, VRN, 4.40%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.25%), 11/25/23 | $ | 211,786 | | $ | 194,350 | |
FHLMC, Series 2014-DN2, Class M3, VRN, 3.75%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.60%), 4/25/24 | 140,458 | | 130,177 | |
FHLMC, Series 2014-DN3, Class M3, VRN, 4.15%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.00%), 8/25/24 | 18,618 | | 19,051 | |
FHLMC, Series 2014-DN4, Class M3, VRN, 4.70%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.55%), 10/25/24 | 41,910 | | 42,287 | |
FHLMC, Series 2014-HQ2, Class M3, VRN, 3.90%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.75%), 9/25/24 | 180,000 | | 184,796 | |
FHLMC, Series 2015-DNA1, Class M3, VRN, 3.45%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.30%), 10/25/27 | 34,209 | | 34,934 | |
FHLMC, Series 2016-DNA3, Class M3, VRN, 5.15%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.00%), 12/25/28 | 80,577 | | 83,466 | |
FHLMC, Series 2016-HQA4, Class M3, VRN, 4.05%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.90%), 4/25/29 | 174,520 | | 181,831 | |
FHLMC, Series 2018-DNA1, Class M2, VRN, 1.95%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.80%), 7/25/30 | 87,200 | | 85,987 | |
FHLMC, Series 2020-DNA3, Class B1, VRN, 5.25%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.10%), 6/25/50(1) | 180,000 | | 185,237 | |
FHLMC, Series 2020-DNA4, Class M2, VRN, 3.90%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.75%), 8/25/50(1) | 40,000 | | 40,741 | |
FNMA, Series 2014-C02, Class 1M2, VRN, 2.75%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.60%), 5/25/24 | 60,964 | | 53,616 | |
FNMA, Series 2014-C02, Class 2M2, VRN, 2.75%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.60%), 5/25/24 | 55,756 | | 54,976 | |
FNMA, Series 2014-C03, Class 1M2, VRN, 3.15%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.00%), 7/25/24 | 261,543 | | 229,725 | |
FNMA, Series 2014-C04, Class 1M2, VRN, 5.05%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.90%), 11/25/24 | 37,268 | | 38,803 | |
FNMA, Series 2015-C01, Class 1M2, VRN, 4.45%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.30%), 2/25/25 | 99,608 | | 101,635 | |
FNMA, Series 2015-C02, Class 1M2, VRN, 4.15%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.00%), 5/25/25 | 99,514 | | 101,105 | |
FNMA, Series 2015-C03, Class 1M2, VRN, 5.15%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.00%), 7/25/25 | 63,880 | | 65,602 | |
FNMA, Series 2016-55, Class PI, IO, 4.00%, 8/25/46 | 591,202 | | 101,855 | |
FNMA, Series 2017-7, Class AI, IO, 6.00%, 2/25/47 | 477,473 | | 108,840 | |
FNMA, Series 2017-C05, Class 1M2, VRN, 2.35%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.20%), 1/25/30 | 73,643 | | 72,925 | |
FNMA, Series 2017-C06, Class 2M2, VRN, 2.95%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.80%), 2/25/30 | 93,841 | | 94,018 | |
FNMA, Series 413, Class C27, IO, 4.00%, 7/25/42 | 411,934 | | 57,172 | |
| | 2,263,129 | |
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS (Cost $5,803,077) | | 5,870,992 | |
PREFERRED STOCKS — 5.7% | | |
Banks — 3.1% | | |
Banco Mercantil del Norte SA, 8.375%(1) | 200,000 | | 209,300 | |
Citigroup, Inc., 4.375% | 50,000 | | 48,927 | |
Huntington Bancshares, Inc., 5.70% | 110,000 | | 102,940 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 4.60% | 200,000 | | 196,250 | |
Regions Financial Corp., 5.75% | 200,000 | | 214,000 | |
Truist Financial Corp., 4.95% | 200,000 | | 211,000 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., 5.875% | 150,000 | | 161,676 | |
| | 1,144,093 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Capital Markets — 0.7% | | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 4.17% | 158,000 | | $ | 155,480 | |
Morgan Stanley, 3.89% | 105,000 | | 99,096 | |
| | 254,576 | |
Consumer Finance — 0.6% | | |
Discover Financial Services, 6.125% | 195,000 | | 206,759 | |
Diversified Financial Services — 0.5% | | |
Equitable Holdings, Inc., 4.95% | 180,000 | | 184,050 | |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 0.1% | | |
SITE Centers Corp., 6.25% | 1,400 | | 34,090 | |
Multi-Utilities — 0.4% | | |
Sempra Energy, 4.875% | 150,000 | | 154,500 | |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 0.3% | | |
BP Capital Markets plc, 4.375% | 100,000 | | 104,500 | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost $1,995,439) | | 2,082,568 | |
COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS — 5.2% | | |
Allegany Park CLO Ltd., Series 2019-1A, Class C, VRN, 2.82%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.55%), 1/20/33(1) | $ | 150,000 | | 150,572 | |
Anchorage Credit Opportunities CLO 1 Ltd., Series 2019-1A, Class B1, VRN, 3.17%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.90%), 1/20/32(1) | 150,000 | | 151,273 | |
Ares LVI CLO Ltd., Series 2020-56A, Class D1, VRN, 3.98%, (3-month LIBOR plus 3.75%), 10/25/31(1)(2) | 250,000 | | 250,000 | |
Elmwood CLO IV Ltd., Series 2020-1A, Class C, VRN, 3.23%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.05%), 4/15/33(1) | 150,000 | | 149,308 | |
Elmwood CLO IV Ltd., Series 2020-1A, Class D, VRN, 4.33%, (3-month LIBOR plus 3.15%), 4/15/33(1) | 350,000 | | 338,571 | |
Magnetite XXIV Ltd., Series 2019-24A, Class B, VRN, 2.125%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.85%), 1/15/33(1) | 100,000 | | 101,046 | |
Magnetite XXIV Ltd., Series 2019-24A, Class C, VRN, 2.83%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.55%), 1/15/33(1) | 175,000 | | 174,999 | |
Octagon Investment Partners 47 Ltd., Series 2020-1A, Class A1, VRN, 2.10%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.85%), 4/20/31(1) | 100,000 | | 100,266 | |
OHA Credit Funding 7 Ltd., Series 2020-7A, Class D, VRN, 3.88%, (3-month LIBOR plus 3.65%), 10/19/32(1)(2) | 250,000 | | 250,000 | |
Silver Creek CLO Ltd., Series 2014-1A, Class DR, VRN, 3.62%, (3-month LIBOR plus 3.35%), 7/20/30(1) | 250,000 | | 241,799 | |
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS (Cost $1,911,607) | | 1,907,834 | |
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES — 4.6% | | |
BRE Grand Islander Timeshare Issuer LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.94%, 5/25/29(1) | 36,459 | | 37,080 | |
Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2020-2, Class C, 2.28%, 8/17/26 | 150,000 | | 154,366 | |
Goodgreen Trust, Series 2020-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.63%, 4/15/55(1) | 99,842 | | 100,867 | |
Hilton Grand Vacations Trust, Series 2019-AA, Class B, 2.54%, 7/25/33(1) | 79,278 | | 80,453 | |
MVW LLC, Series 2019-2A, Class B, 2.44%, 10/20/38(1) | 159,063 | | 160,421 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2018-SFR1, Class A SEQ, 3.26%, 3/17/35(1) | 199,757 | | 201,861 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2019-SFR2, Class A SEQ, 3.15%, 5/17/36(1) | 149,106 | | 154,425 | |
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| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2019-SFR3, Class B, 2.57%, 9/17/36(1) | $ | 250,000 | | $ | 255,603 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2019-SFR4, Class B, 2.94%, 10/17/36(1) | 200,000 | | 206,588 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2020-SFR2, Class B, 2.58%, 6/17/37(1) | 100,000 | | 102,944 | |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2019-3A, Class B, 2.75%, 8/20/36(1) | 127,417 | | 129,147 | |
Towd Point Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-3, Class M1, VRN, 3.50%, 7/25/57(1) | 100,000 | | 107,561 | |
TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $1,656,804) | | 1,691,316 | |
AFFILIATED FUND(3) — 4.4% | | |
Emerging Markets Debt Fund R6 Class (Cost $1,569,352) | 158,134 | | 1,630,360 | |
BANK LOAN OBLIGATIONS(4) — 1.9% | | |
Health Care Providers and Services — 0.5% | | |
Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc., 2018 Term Loan B4, 2/16/23(5) | $ | 100,000 | | 99,375 | |
Jaguar Holding Company II, 2018 Term Loan, 3.50%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.50%), 8/18/22 | 99,737 | | 99,523 | |
| | 198,898 | |
Life Sciences Tools and Services — 0.5% | | |
Avantor Funding, Inc., USD Term Loan B3, 11/21/24(5) | 200,000 | | 197,667 | |
Pharmaceuticals — 0.4% | | |
Bausch Health Companies Inc., 2018 Term Loan B, 3.15%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.00%), 6/2/25 | 132,928 | | 130,546 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 0.5% | | |
Dell International LLC, 2019 Term Loan B, 2.75%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.00%), 9/19/25 | 175,000 | | 174,469 | |
TOTAL BANK LOAN OBLIGATIONS (Cost $702,374) | | 701,580 | |
SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES — 1.1% | | |
Egypt — 0.6% | | |
Egypt Government International Bond, 6.125%, 1/31/22 | 200,000 | | 205,391 | |
Oman — 0.5% | | |
Oman Government International Bond, 4.125%, 1/17/23 | 200,000 | | 196,612 | |
TOTAL SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES (Cost $393,473) | | 402,003 | |
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES — 0.7% | | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.125%, 4/30/22 | 100,000 | | 99,998 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.25%, 4/15/23 | 100,000 | | 100,269 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.625%, 8/15/29(6) | 50,000 | | 54,430 | |
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES (Cost $249,355) | | 254,697 | |
TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS — 3.7% | | |
Repurchase Agreement, BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 2.125% - 2.875%, 12/15/21 - 8/15/47, valued at $540,329), in a joint trading account at 0.05%, dated 9/30/20, due 10/1/20 (Delivery value $529,834) | | 529,833 | |
Repurchase Agreement, Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 0.125% - 2.875%, 7/15/23 - 5/15/28, valued at $816,061), at 0.05%, dated 9/30/20, due 10/1/20 (Delivery value $800,001) | | 800,000 | |
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| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class | 8,833 | | $ | 8,833 | |
TOTAL TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS (Cost $1,338,666) | | 1,338,666 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 104.7% (Cost $37,672,121) | | 38,433,610 | |
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (4.7)% | | (1,714,763) | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 36,718,847 | |
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FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS |
Currency Purchased | Currency Sold | Counterparty | Settlement Date | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
EUR | 12,542 | | USD | 14,887 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/16/20 | $ | (158) | |
MXN | 170,424 | | USD | 8,012 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/16/20 | (369) | |
| | | | | | $ | (527) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
FUTURES CONTRACTS PURCHASED |
Reference Entity | Contracts | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)^ |
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Notes | 23 | December 2020 | $ | 2,898,719 | $ | 4,229 |
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FUTURES CONTRACTS SOLD |
Reference Entity | Contracts | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)^ |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Ultra Notes | 3 | December 2020 | $ | 479,766 | $ | (569) |
^Amount represents value and unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
EUR | - | Euro |
FHLMC | - | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation |
FNMA | - | Federal National Mortgage Association |
H15T1Y | - | Constant Maturity U.S. Treasury Note Yield Curve Rate Index |
IO | - | Interest Only |
LIBOR | - | London Interbank Offered Rate |
MTN | - | Medium Term Note |
MXN | - | Mexican Peso |
SEQ | - | Sequential Payer |
USD | - | United States Dollar |
VRN | - | Variable Rate Note. The rate adjusts periodically based upon the terms set forth in the security’s offering documents. The rate shown is effective at the period end and the reference rate and spread, if any, is indicated. The security's effective maturity date may be shorter than the final maturity date shown. |
(1)Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A 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 $18,705,092, which represented 50.9% of total net assets.
(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.
(3)Investments are funds within the American Century Investments family of funds and are considered affiliated funds.
(4)The interest rate on a bank loan obligation adjusts periodically based on a predetermined schedule. Rate or range of rates shown is effective at period end. The maturity date on a bank loan obligation may be less than indicated as a result of contractual or optional prepayments. These prepayments cannot be predicted with certainty.
(5)The interest rate will be determined upon settlement of the bank loan obligation after period end.
(6)Security, or a portion thereof, has been pledged at the custodian bank or with a broker for collateral requirements on forward foreign currency exchange contracts and/or futures contracts. At the period end, the aggregate value of securities pledged was $28,349.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (UNAUDITED) | |
Assets | |
Investment securities - unaffiliated, at value (cost of $36,102,769) | $ | 36,803,250 | |
Investment securities - affiliated, at value (cost of $1,569,352) | 1,630,360 | |
Total investment securities, at value (cost of $37,672,121) | 38,433,610 | |
Cash | 7,218 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 279,335 | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | 19,150 | |
Interest and dividends receivable | 285,661 | |
| 39,024,974 | |
| |
Liabilities | |
Payable for investments purchased | 2,049,151 | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 231,971 | |
Payable for variation margin on futures contracts | 930 | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 527 | |
Accrued management fees | 20,299 | |
Distribution and service fees payable | 749 | |
Dividends payable | 2,500 | |
| 2,306,127 | |
| |
Net Assets | $ | 36,718,847 | |
| |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital paid in | $ | 35,730,307 | |
Distributable earnings | 988,540 | |
| $ | 36,718,847 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share |
Investor Class | $27,950,414 | 2,734,153 | $10.22 |
I Class | $3,994,440 | 390,949 | $10.22 |
Y Class | $5,879 | 575 | $10.22 |
A Class | $2,228,677 | 218,026 | $10.22* |
C Class | $232,643 | 22,766 | $10.22 |
R Class | $249,516 | 24,401 | $10.23 |
R5 Class | $5,331 | 520 | $10.25 |
R6 Class | $2,051,947 | 200,768 | $10.22 |
*Maximum offering price $10.70 (net asset value divided by 0.955).
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (UNAUDITED) | |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Interest | $ | 529,154 | |
Income distributions from affiliated funds | 28,721 | |
Dividends | 1,094 | |
| 558,969 | |
| |
Expenses: | |
Management fees | 114,173 | |
Distribution and service fees: | |
A Class | 2,489 | |
C Class | 1,116 | |
R Class | 557 | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 1,171 | |
Other expenses | 161 | |
| 119,667 | |
Fees waived(1) | (5,565) | |
| 114,102 | |
| |
Net investment income (loss) | 444,867 | |
| |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investment transactions | 539,800 | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | 1,425 | |
Futures contract transactions | 56,148 | |
Foreign currency translation transactions | 6 | |
| 597,379 | |
| |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments (including $194,743 from affiliated funds) | 2,365,342 | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 92 | |
Futures contracts | (47,534) | |
| 2,317,900 | |
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 2,915,279 | |
| |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | 3,360,146 | |
(1)Amount consists of $4,123, $630, $2, $346, $39, $38, $18 and $369 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, 2020 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2020 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | September 30, 2020 | March 31, 2020 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 444,867 | | $ | 754,586 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | 597,379 | | 7,142 | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 2,317,900 | | (1,705,695) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 3,360,146 | | (943,967) | |
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Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From earnings: | | |
Investor Class | (356,312) | | (573,315) | |
I Class | (56,133) | | (70,627) | |
Y Class | (91) | | (162) | |
A Class | (27,276) | | (39,341) | |
C Class | (2,218) | | (3,376) | |
R Class | (2,776) | | (3,350) | |
R5 Class | (1,670) | | (2,964) | |
R6 Class | (34,217) | | (47,455) | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (480,693) | | (740,590) | |
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Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5) | 5,940,161 | | 10,660,287 | |
| | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | 8,819,614 | | 8,975,730 | |
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Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 27,899,233 | | 18,923,503 | |
End of period | $ | 36,718,847 | | $ | 27,899,233 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (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 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.
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, bank loan obligations, municipal securities, and sovereign governments and agencies are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security specific information. Mortgage-related and asset-backed securities are valued based on models that consider trade data, prepayment and default projections, benchmark yield and spread data and estimated cash flows of each tranche of the issuer. Collateralized loan obligations are valued based on discounted cash flow models that consider trade and economic data, prepayment assumptions and default projections. Fixed income securities initially expressed in local currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.
Equity securities that are listed or traded on a domestic securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price or at the official closing price as provided by the exchange. Equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued at the closing price of such securities on the exchange where primarily traded or at the close of the NYSE, if that is earlier. If no last sales price is reported, or if local convention or regulation so provides, the mean of the latest bid and asked prices may be used. Securities traded over-the-counter are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the last sales price, or the official closing price. Equity securities initially expressed in local currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.
Hybrid securities are valued at the evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices as provided by investment dealers. Preferred stocks and convertible preferred stocks with perpetual maturities are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security specific information.
Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported 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 exchange. 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.
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. 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 investment securities and other financial instruments. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities segregated to ensure the fund designates a sufficient amount of liquid assets, marked-to-market daily. The fund may also receive assets or be required to pledge assets at the custodian bank or with a broker for collateral requirements.
Income Tax Status — It is the fund’s policy to distribute substantially all net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders and to otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes. The fund files U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns as applicable. The fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authority until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years from the date of filing but can be longer in certain jurisdictions. At this time, management believes there are no uncertain tax positions which, based on their technical merit, would not be sustained upon examination and for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Multiple Class — All shares of the fund represent an equal pro rata interest in the net assets of the class to which such shares belong, and have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except for class specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes. Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the fund are allocated to each class of shares based on their relative net assets.
Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income, if any, are 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 serves as the investment advisor for the affiliated funds.
Management Fees — The trust has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per class. The agreement provides that ACIM will pay all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent trustees (including legal counsel fees), extraordinary expenses, and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class's daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The difference in the fee among the classes is a result of their separate arrangements for non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder services. It is not the result of any difference in advisory or custodial fees or other expenses related to the management of the fund’s assets, which do not vary by class. The investment advisor 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, 2020 are as follows:
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| Annual Management Fee | Effective Annual Management Fee After Waiver |
Investor Class | 0.74% | 0.70% |
I Class | 0.64% | 0.60% |
Y Class | 0.54% | 0.50% |
A Class | 0.74% | 0.70% |
C Class | 0.74% | 0.70% |
R Class | 0.74% | 0.70% |
R5 Class | 0.54% | 0.50% |
R6 Class | 0.49% | 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, 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, 2020 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, 2020 totaled $40,992,357, of which $3,967,012 represented U.S. Treasury and Government Agency obligations.
Sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended September 30, 2020 totaled $32,409,203, of which $2,468,829 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, 2020 | Year ended March 31, 2020 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class | | | | |
Sold | 862,481 | | $ | 8,721,719 | | 1,528,091 | | $ | 15,140,922 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 34,200 | | 343,984 | | 55,589 | | 550,338 | |
Redeemed | (407,260) | | (4,076,636) | | (953,917) | | (9,335,916) | |
| 489,421 | | 4,989,067 | | 629,763 | | 6,355,344 | |
I Class | | | | |
Sold | 74,086 | | 732,000 | | 182,748 | | 1,801,940 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 5,585 | | 56,133 | | 7,143 | | 70,627 | |
Redeemed | (7,261) | | (74,073) | | (9,566) | | (92,222) | |
| 72,410 | | 714,060 | | 180,325 | | 1,780,345 | |
Y Class | | | | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 9 | | 91 | | 16 | | 162 | |
A Class | | | | |
Sold | 26,938 | | 272,239 | | 82,536 | | 823,420 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 2,713 | | 27,276 | | 3,979 | | 39,341 | |
Redeemed | (1,473) | | (14,740) | | (32,775) | | (311,255) | |
| 28,178 | | 284,775 | | 53,740 | | 551,506 | |
C Class | | | | |
Sold | 2,635 | | 26,056 | | 4,786 | | 47,835 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 221 | | 2,218 | | 341 | | 3,366 | |
Redeemed | (1,875) | | (18,113) | | (2,087) | | (20,235) | |
| 981 | | 10,161 | | 3,040 | | 30,966 | |
R Class | | | | |
Sold | 5,723 | | 56,664 | | 14,049 | | 139,297 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 275 | | 2,765 | | 334 | | 3,302 | |
Redeemed | (1,049) | | (10,576) | | (6,453) | | (63,702) | |
| 4,949 | | 48,853 | | 7,930 | | 78,897 | |
R5 Class | | | | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 166 | | 1,670 | | 300 | | 2,964 | |
Redeemed | (10,120) | | (103,427) | | — | | — | |
| (9,954) | | (101,757) | | 300 | | 2,964 | |
R6 Class | | | | |
Sold | 32,330 | | 315,090 | | 306,274 | | 3,049,089 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 3,375 | | 33,878 | | 4,782 | | 47,455 | |
Redeemed | (35,439) | | (354,057) | | (124,661) | | (1,236,441) | |
| 266 | | (5,089) | | 186,395 | | 1,860,103 | |
Net increase (decrease) | 586,260 | | $ | 5,940,161 | | 1,061,509 | | $ | 10,660,287 | |
6. Affiliated Fund Transactions
A summary of transactions for each affiliated fund for the period ended September 30, 2020 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 | $ | 1,407 | | $ | 28 | | — | | $ | 195 | | $ | 1,630 | | 158 | | — | | $ | 29 | |
(1)Investments are funds within the American Century Investments family of funds and are considered affiliated funds. Additional information and attributes of each affiliated fund are available at americancentury.com.
(2)Distributions received includes distributions from net investment income and from capital gains, if any.
7. Investments in 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.
8. Fair Value Measurements
The fund’s investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels.
•Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments.
•Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars.
•Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions).
The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments.
The following is a summary of the level classifications as of period end. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund’s portfolio holdings.
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| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Assets | | | |
Investment Securities | | | |
Corporate Bonds | — | | $ | 22,553,594 | | — | |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | — | | 5,870,992 | | — | |
Preferred Stocks | $ | 34,090 | | 2,048,478 | | — | |
Collateralized Loan Obligations | — | | 1,907,834 | | — | |
Asset-Backed Securities | — | | 1,691,316 | | — | |
Affiliated Funds | 1,630,360 | | — | | — | |
Bank Loan Obligations | — | | 701,580 | | — | |
Sovereign Governments and Agencies | — | | 402,003 | | — | |
U.S. Treasury Securities | — | | 254,697 | | — | |
Temporary Cash Investments | 8,833 | | 1,329,833 | | — | |
| $ | 1,673,283 | | $ | 36,760,327 | | — | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Futures Contracts | $ | 4,229 | | — | | — | |
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Liabilities | | | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Futures Contracts | $ | 569 | | — | | — | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — | | $ | 527 | | — | |
| $ | 569 | | $ | 527 | | — | |
9. Derivative Instruments
Foreign Currency Risk — The fund is subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of foreign investments held by a fund may be significantly affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The dollar value of a foreign security generally decreases when the value of the dollar rises against the foreign currency in which the security is denominated and tends to increase when the value of the dollar declines against such foreign currency. A fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to reduce a fund's exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations or to gain exposure to the fluctuations in the value of foreign currencies. The net U.S. dollar value of foreign currency underlying all contractual commitments held by a fund and the resulting unrealized appreciation or depreciation are determined daily. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon settlement of the contract. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of forward foreign currency exchange contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts, respectively. A fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the foreign currency exchange rate underlying the forward contract. Additionally, losses, up to the fair value, may arise if the counterparties do not perform under the contract terms. The fund's average U.S. dollar exposure to foreign currency risk derivative instruments held during the period was $22,003.
Interest Rate Risk — The fund is subject to interest rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of bonds generally declines as interest rates rise. A fund may enter into futures contracts based on a bond index or a specific underlying security. A fund may purchase futures contracts to gain exposure to increases in market value or sell futures contracts to protect against a decline in market value. Upon entering into a futures contract, a fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the contract value and is recorded as unrealized gains and losses. A fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the futures contract is closed or expires. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of futures contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, respectively. One of the risks of entering into futures contracts is the possibility that the change in value of the contract may not correlate with
the changes in value of the underlying securities. The fund's average notional exposure to interest rate risk derivative instruments held during the period was $1,845,970 futures contracts purchased and $479,766 futures contracts sold.
Value of Derivative Instruments as of September 30, 2020
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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 |
Foreign Currency Risk | Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | — | | Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | $ | 527 | |
Interest Rate Risk | Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts* | — | | Payable for variation margin on futures contracts* | 930 | |
| | — | | | $ | 1,457 | |
*Included in the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, as reported in the Schedule of Investments.
Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statement of Operations for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2020
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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 |
Foreign Currency Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | $ | 1,425 | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | $ | 92 | |
Interest Rate Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions | 56,148 | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts | (47,534) | |
| | $ | 57,573 | | | $ | (47,442) | |
10. Risk Factors
The value of the fund’s shares will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, based on the performance of the securities owned by the fund and other factors generally affecting the securities market. Market risks, including political, regulatory, economic and social developments, can affect the value of the fund’s investments. Natural disasters, public health emergencies, terrorism and other unforeseeable events may lead to increased market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.
The fund may invest in instruments that have variable or floating coupon rates based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). LIBOR is a benchmark interest rate intended to be representative of the rate at which certain major international banks lend to one another over short-terms. LIBOR will be phased out by the end of 2021. Uncertainty remains regarding a replacement rate or rates for LIBOR. The transition process may lead to increased volatility or illiquidity in markets for instruments that rely on LIBOR. This could result in a change to the value of such instruments.
There are certain risks involved in investing in foreign securities. These risks include those resulting from political events (such as civil unrest, national elections and imposition of exchange controls), social and economic events (such as labor strikes and rising inflation), and natural disasters. Securities of foreign issuers may be less liquid and more volatile. Investing in emerging markets or a significant portion of assets in one country or region may accentuate these risks.
The fund invests in lower-rated debt securities, which are subject to substantial risks including liquidity risk and credit risk.
The fund’s investment process may result in high portfolio turnover, which could mean high transaction costs, affecting both performance and capital gains tax liabilities to investors.
11. 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 | $ | 37,677,331 | |
Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 892,015 | |
Gross tax depreciation of investments | (135,736) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | $ | 756,279 | |
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, 2020, the fund had accumulated short-term capital losses of $(160,029) and accumulated long-term capital losses of $(120,846), which represent net capital loss carryovers that may be used to offset future realized capital gains for federal income tax purposes. The capital loss carryovers may be carried forward for an unlimited period. Future capital loss carryover utilization in any given year may be subject to Internal Revenue Code limitations.
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended 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 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(3) | $9.28 | 0.14 | 0.95 | 1.09 | (0.15) | $10.22 | 11.77% | 0.71%(4) | 0.75%(4) | 2.76%(4) | 2.72%(4) | 102% | $27,950 |
2020 | $9.73 | 0.27 | (0.45) | (0.18) | (0.27) | $9.28 | (2.01)% | 0.71% | 0.75% | 2.70% | 2.66% | 88% | $20,836 |
2019 | $9.74 | 0.34 | 0.03 | 0.37 | (0.38) | $9.73 | 3.88% | 0.70% | 0.76% | 3.55% | 3.49% | 60% | $15,718 |
2018 | $9.78 | 0.32 | (0.04) | 0.28 | (0.32) | $9.74 | 2.86% | 0.69% | 0.76% | 3.27% | 3.20% | 64% | $12,228 |
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 |
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 |
I Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(3) | $9.28 | 0.14 | 0.95 | 1.09 | (0.15) | $10.22 | 11.82% | 0.61%(4) | 0.65%(4) | 2.86%(4) | 2.82%(4) | 102% | $3,994 |
2020 | $9.73 | 0.28 | (0.45) | (0.17) | (0.28) | $9.28 | (1.91)% | 0.61% | 0.65% | 2.80% | 2.76% | 88% | $2,955 |
2019 | $9.73 | 0.35 | 0.03 | 0.38 | (0.38) | $9.73 | 4.09% | 0.60% | 0.66% | 3.65% | 3.59% | 60% | $1,345 |
2018(5) | $9.79 | 0.33 | (0.07) | 0.26 | (0.32) | $9.73 | 2.64% | 0.59%(4) | 0.66%(4) | 3.37%(4) | 3.30%(4) | 64%(6) | $687 |
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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) |
Y Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(3) | $9.28 | 0.15 | 0.95 | 1.10 | (0.16) | $10.22 | 11.90% | 0.51%(4) | 0.55%(4) | 2.96%(4) | 2.92%(4) | 102% | $6 |
2020 | $9.73 | 0.30 | (0.46) | (0.16) | (0.29) | $9.28 | (1.78)% | 0.51% | 0.55% | 2.90% | 2.86% | 88% | $5 |
2019 | $9.73 | 0.36 | 0.03 | 0.39 | (0.39) | $9.73 | 4.18% | 0.50% | 0.56% | 3.75% | 3.69% | 60% | $5 |
2018(5) | $9.79 | 0.33 | (0.06) | 0.27 | (0.33) | $9.73 | 2.73% | 0.49%(4) | 0.56%(4) | 3.46%(4) | 3.39%(4) | 64%(6) | $5 |
A Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(3) | $9.28 | 0.13 | 0.95 | 1.08 | (0.14) | $10.22 | 11.63% | 0.96%(4) | 1.00%(4) | 2.51%(4) | 2.47%(4) | 102% | $2,229 |
2020 | $9.73 | 0.24 | (0.45) | (0.21) | (0.24) | $9.28 | (2.26)% | 0.96% | 1.00% | 2.45% | 2.41% | 88% | $1,762 |
2019 | $9.74 | 0.32 | 0.02 | 0.34 | (0.35) | $9.73 | 3.62% | 0.95% | 1.01% | 3.30% | 3.24% | 60% | $1,325 |
2018 | $9.77 | 0.29 | (0.03) | 0.26 | (0.29) | $9.74 | 2.71% | 0.94% | 1.01% | 3.02% | 2.95% | 64% | $662 |
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 |
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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2020(3) | $9.28 | 0.09 | 0.95 | 1.04 | (0.10) | $10.22 | 11.21% | 1.71%(4) | 1.75%(4) | 1.76%(4) | 1.72%(4) | 102% | $233 |
2020 | $9.73 | 0.17 | (0.45) | (0.28) | (0.17) | $9.28 | (2.99)% | 1.71% | 1.75% | 1.70% | 1.66% | 88% | $202 |
2019 | $9.74 | 0.24 | 0.03 | 0.27 | (0.28) | $9.73 | 2.85% | 1.70% | 1.76% | 2.55% | 2.49% | 60% | $182 |
2018 | $9.77 | 0.22 | (0.03) | 0.19 | (0.22) | $9.74 | 1.94% | 1.69% | 1.76% | 2.27% | 2.20% | 64% | $1,194 |
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 |
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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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) |
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2020(3) | $9.28 | 0.11 | 0.96 | 1.07 | (0.12) | $10.23 | 11.48% | 1.21%(4) | 1.25%(4) | 2.26%(4) | 2.22%(4) | 102% | $250 |
2020 | $9.73 | 0.22 | (0.45) | (0.23) | (0.22) | $9.28 | (2.39)% | 1.21% | 1.25% | 2.20% | 2.16% | 88% | $181 |
2019 | $9.74 | 0.29 | 0.03 | 0.32 | (0.33) | $9.73 | 3.36% | 1.20% | 1.26% | 3.05% | 2.99% | 60% | $112 |
2018 | $9.78 | 0.27 | (0.04) | 0.23 | (0.27) | $9.74 | 2.45% | 1.19% | 1.26% | 2.77% | 2.70% | 64% | $825 |
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 |
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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2020(3) | $9.28 | 0.15 | 0.98 | 1.13 | (0.16) | $10.25 | 11.88% | 0.51%(4) | 0.55%(4) | 2.96%(4) | 2.92%(4) | 102% | $5 |
2020 | $9.73 | 0.29 | (0.45) | (0.16) | (0.29) | $9.28 | (1.82)% | 0.51% | 0.55% | 2.90% | 2.86% | 88% | $97 |
2019 | $9.74 | 0.35 | 0.03 | 0.38 | (0.39) | $9.73 | 4.09% | 0.50% | 0.56% | 3.75% | 3.69% | 60% | $99 |
2018 | $9.77 | 0.34 | (0.03) | 0.31 | (0.34) | $9.74 | 3.17% | 0.49% | 0.56% | 3.47% | 3.40% | 64% | $733 |
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 |
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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| 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) |
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2020(3) | $9.28 | 0.15 | 0.95 | 1.10 | (0.16) | $10.22 | 11.91% | 0.46%(4) | 0.50%(4) | 3.01%(4) | 2.97%(4) | 102% | $2,052 |
2020 | $9.73 | 0.28 | (0.44) | (0.16) | (0.29) | $9.28 | (1.77)% | 0.46% | 0.50% | 2.95% | 2.91% | 88% | $1,861 |
2019 | $9.74 | 0.36 | 0.03 | 0.39 | (0.40) | $9.73 | 4.14% | 0.45% | 0.51% | 3.80% | 3.74% | 60% | $137 |
2018 | $9.78 | 0.35 | (0.05) | 0.30 | (0.34) | $9.74 | 3.22% | 0.44% | 0.51% | 3.52% | 3.45% | 64% | $789 |
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 |
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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(1)Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2)Total returns are calculated based on the net asset value of the last business day and do not reflect applicable sales charges, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.
(3)Six months ended September 30, 2020 (unaudited).
(4)Annualized.
(5)April 10, 2017 (commencement of sale) through March 31, 2018.
(6)Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended March 31, 2018.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Approval of Management Agreement |
At a meeting held on June 17, 2020, 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 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:
•the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, and other services provided to the Fund;
•the wide range of other programs and services the Advisor and its affiliates provide to the Fund and its shareholders on a routine and non-routine basis;
•the Fund’s investment performance, 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;
•the cost of owning the Fund compared to the cost of owning similar funds;
•the compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory experience of the Advisor and its affiliates and certain other Fund service providers;
•financial data showing the cost of services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates to the Fund, the profitability of the Fund to the Advisor, and the overall profitability of the Advisor;
•the Advisor’s strategic plans;
•the Advisor’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic;
•any economies of scale associated with the Advisor’s management of the Fund;
•services provided and charges to the Advisor’s other investment management clients;
•fees and expenses associated with any investment by the Fund in other funds;
•payments and practices in connection with financial intermediaries holding shares of the Fund on behalf of their clients and the services provided by intermediaries in connection therewith; and
•any collateral benefits derived by the Advisor from the management of the Fund.
In keeping with its practice, the Board held two meetings and the independent Trustees met in private session to discuss the renewal and to review and discuss the information provided in response to their request. The Board held active discussions with the Advisor regarding the
renewal of the management agreement. The independent Trustees had the benefit of the advice of their independent counsel throughout the process.
Factors Considered
The Trustees considered all of the information provided by the Advisor, the independent data providers, and the independent Trustees’ independent counsel in connection with the approval. They determined that the information was sufficient for them to evaluate the management agreement for the Fund. In connection with their review, the Trustees did not identify any single factor as being all-important or controlling and each Trustee may have attributed different levels of importance to different factors. In deciding to renew the management agreement, the Board based its decision on a number of factors, including the following:
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services — Generally. Under the management agreement, the Advisor is responsible for providing or arranging for all services necessary for the operation of the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor provides or arranges at its own expense a wide variety of services including:
•constructing and designing the Fund
•portfolio research and security selection
•initial capitalization/funding
•securities trading
•Fund administration
•custody of Fund assets
•daily valuation of the Fund’s portfolio
•shareholder servicing and transfer agency, including shareholder confirmations, recordkeeping, and communications
•legal services (except the independent Trustees’ counsel)
•regulatory and portfolio compliance
•financial reporting
•marketing and distribution (except amounts paid by the Fund under Rule 12b-1 plans)
The Board noted that many of these services have expanded over time in terms of both quantity and complexity in response to shareholder demands, competition in the industry, changing distribution channels, and the changing regulatory environment.
Investment Management Services. The nature of the investment management services provided to the Fund is quite complex and allows Fund shareholders access to professional money management, instant diversification of their investments 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 investment performance information during the management agreement renewal process. If performance concerns are identified, the Fund receives special reviews until performance improves, during which the Board discusses with the Advisor the reasons for such results (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-, and five-year periods reviewed by the Board. The Board found the investment management services provided by the Advisor to the Fund to be satisfactory and consistent with the management agreement.
Shareholder and Other Services. Under the management agreement, the Advisor, either directly or through affiliates or third parties, provides the Fund with a comprehensive package of transfer agency, shareholder, and other services. The Board, directly and through its various committees, regularly reviews reports and evaluations of such services at its regular meetings. These reports include, but are not limited to, information regarding the operational efficiency and accuracy of the shareholder and transfer agency services provided, staffing levels, shareholder satisfaction, technology support (including cyber security), new products and services offered to Fund shareholders, securities trading activities, portfolio valuation services, auditing services, and legal and operational compliance activities. The Board found the services provided by the Advisor to the Fund under the management agreement to be competitive and of high quality.
COVID-19 Response. During 2020, much of the world experienced unprecedented change and challenges from the impacts of the rapidly evolving, worldwide spread of the COVID-19 virus. The Board evaluated the Advisor’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on service to the Fund. The Board found that Fund shareholders have continued to receive the Advisor’s investment management and other services without disruption, and Advisor personnel have demonstrated great resiliency in providing those services. The Board, directly and through its committees, continues to monitor the impact of the pandemic and the response of each of the Fund’s service providers.
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.
Ethics. The Board generally considers the Advisor’s commitment to providing quality services to shareholders and to conducting its business ethically. They noted that the Advisor’s practices generally meet or exceed industry best practices.
Economies of Scale. The Board also reviewed information provided by the Advisor regarding the possible existence of economies of scale in connection with the management of the Fund. The Board concluded that economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, especially on a fund-by-fund basis. The Board concluded that the Advisor is appropriately sharing economies of scale, to the extent they exist, through its competitive fee structure, offering competitive fees from fund inception, and through reinvestment in its business, infrastructure, investment capabilities and initiatives to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded services.
Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than brokerage expenses, expenses attributable to short sales, taxes, interest, extraordinary expenses, fees and expenses of the Fund’s independent Trustees (including their independent legal counsel), and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act. Under this 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, 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 with respect to the Fund. The Trustees reviewed such information and received representations from the Advisor that all such payments by the Fund were made pursuant to the Fund’s Rule 12b-1 Plan and that all such payments by the Advisor were made from the Advisor’s resources and reasonable profits. The Board found such 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 may receive proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex.
Existing Relationship. The Board also considered whether there was any reason for not continuing the existing arrangement with the Advisor. In this regard, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund’s operations and various risks, uncertainties, and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision not to continue such relationship. In particular, the Board recognized that most shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Advisor’s industry standing and reputation and in the expectation that the Advisor will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund.
Conclusion of the Trustees. As a result of this process, the Board, including all of the independent Trustees 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 American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com/proxy. A description of the policies is also available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on americancentury.com/proxy. It is also available at sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. The fund’s Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. 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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Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the fund’s shareholder reports like this one will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from the fund or from your financial intermediary, such as a broker-dealer or bank. Instead, the reports will be made available on a website, and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.
If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the fund or your financial intermediary electronically by calling or sending an email request to your appropriate contacts as listed on the back cover of this report.
You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. You can inform the fund or your financial intermediary that you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports by calling or sending an email request to your appropriate contacts as listed on the back cover of this report. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held with the fund complex/your financial intermediary.
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Shareholder Fee Example | |
Schedule of Investments | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Statement of Operations | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets. | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Financial Highlights | |
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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, 2020. It provides a market overview (below), followed by a schedule of fund investments and other financial information. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.
Markets Bounced Back from Steep Sell-Off
The reporting period began on the heels of a massive risk asset sell-off triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic shutdowns. U.S. stocks, corporate bonds and other riskier assets plunged, and the resulting flight to quality drove U.S. Treasury yields to record lows. However, thanks to swift and aggressive action from the Federal Reserve (Fed) and the federal government, the financial markets rebounded quickly.
The Fed’s response included slashing interest rates to near 0%, launching quantitative easing and unveiling several lending programs for corporations and municipalities. Congress delivered a
$2 trillion aid package to employees and businesses affected by the shutdowns. These efforts helped stabilize the financial markets and Treasury yields. By the end of April, a turnaround was well underway, and the bullish sentiment generally continued through September. In addition, declining coronavirus infection, hospitalization and death rates, the gradual reopening of state economies, and COVID-19 treatment and vaccine progress also helped fuel the recovery.
U.S. stocks (S&P 500 Index) returned more than 31% for the six-month period. The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index gained nearly 4%, largely due to a corporate bond rally.
A Slow Return to Normal
The return to pre-pandemic life will take time and patience, but we are confident we will get there. Several drug companies are in final stages of vaccine trials, and medical professionals continue to fine-tune virus treatment protocols. In the meantime, investors likely will face periods of outbreak-related disruptions, economic and political uncertainty, and heightened market volatility. These influences can be unsettling, but they tend to be temporary.
We appreciate your confidence in us during these extraordinary times. Our firm has a long history of helping clients weather unpredictable markets, and we’re confident we will continue to meet today’s challenges.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Thomas
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Century Investments
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 | | | | |
7-Day Current Yields | Investor Class | A Class | C Class | G Class |
After waiver(1) | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.11% |
Before waiver | -0.33% | -0.58% | -1.08% | -0.33% |
7-Day Effective Yields | Investor Class | A Class | C Class | G Class |
After waiver(1) | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.11% |
(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 | 30 days |
Weighted Average Life | 64 days |
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Portfolio Composition by Maturity | % of fund investments |
1-30 days | 58% |
31-90 days | 36% |
91-180 days | 4% |
More than 180 days | 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, 2020 to September 30, 2020.
Actual Expenses
The table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses for each class. You may use the information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century Investments fund, or I Class shares of the American Century Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century Investments account (i.e., not through a financial intermediary or employer-sponsored retirement plan account), American Century Investments may charge you a $25.00 annual account maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than $10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your accounts to pay the $25.00 fee. In determining your total eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in all personal accounts (including American Century Investments brokerage accounts) registered under your Social Security number. Personal accounts include individual accounts, joint accounts, UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth, Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other retirement accounts. If you have only business, business retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Investments brokerage accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. If you are subject to the account maintenance fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee amount.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return of a fund’s share class. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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| Beginning Account Value 4/1/20 | Ending Account Value 9/30/20 | Expenses Paid During Period(1) 4/1/20 - 9/30/20 |
Annualized Expense Ratio(1) |
Actual | | | | |
Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,000.10 | $1.00 | 0.20% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,000.10 | $1.05 | 0.21% |
C Class | $1,000 | $1,000.10 | $1.10 | 0.22% |
G Class | $1,000 | $1,001.10 | $0.05 | 0.01% |
Hypothetical | | | | |
Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,024.07 | $1.01 | 0.20% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,024.02 | $1.07 | 0.21% |
C Class | $1,000 | $1,023.97 | $1.12 | 0.22% |
G Class | $1,000 | $1,025.02 | $0.05 | 0.01% |
(1)Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 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, 2020 (UNAUDITED)
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| Principal Amount | Value |
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY SECURITIES(1) — 62.0% | | |
Adjustable-Rate U.S. Government Agency Securities — 37.5% | | |
Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corp., VRN, 0.13%, (3-month LIBOR less 0.12%), 11/2/20 | $ | 650,000 | | $ | 650,009 | |
Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corp., VRN, 0.25%, (1-month LIBOR plus 0.10%), 12/30/20 | 35,000,000 | | 34,999,139 | |
Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corp., VRN, 0.15%, (SOFR plus 0.08%), 7/9/21 | 3,000,000 | | 2,998,947 | |
Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corp., VRN, 0.22%, (SOFR plus 0.15%), 7/28/22 | 1,967,000 | | 1,967,270 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 0.09%, (SOFR plus 0.02%), 10/26/20 | 39,445,000 | | 39,444,989 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 0.10%, (3-month LIBOR less 0.18%), 10/29/20 | 73,890,000 | | 73,889,931 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 0.08%, (SOFR plus 0.01%), 11/3/20 | 90,560,000 | | 90,559,725 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 0.08%, (SOFR plus 0.01%), 11/12/20 | 37,780,000 | | 37,779,788 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 0.11%, (1-month LIBOR less 0.04%), 11/16/20 | 34,445,000 | | 34,444,945 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 0.08%, (SOFR plus 0.01%), 12/4/20 | 4,000,000 | | 4,000,000 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 0.09%, (SOFR plus 0.02%), 12/4/20 | 9,000,000 | | 9,000,000 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 0.16%, (SOFR plus 0.09%), 12/4/20 | 57,110,000 | | 57,110,784 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 0.09%, (SOFR plus 0.02%), 12/11/20 | 33,890,000 | | 33,889,824 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 0.09%, (SOFR plus 0.02%), 12/11/20 | 48,000,000 | | 48,000,000 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 0.12%, (SOFR plus 0.05%), 12/14/20 | 1,000,000 | | 1,000,010 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 0.09%, (SOFR plus 0.02%), 12/24/20 | 20,000,000 | | 20,000,000 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 0.10%, (SOFR plus 0.03%), 12/30/20 | 30,000,000 | | 30,000,000 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 0.10%, (3-month LIBOR less 0.17%), 1/8/21 | 108,110,000 | | 108,181,583 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 0.10%, (SOFR plus 0.03%), 1/14/21 | 9,720,000 | | 9,719,935 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 0.17%, (SOFR plus 0.10%), 1/25/21 | 14,490,000 | | 14,492,975 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 0.10%, (SOFR plus 0.03%), 2/19/21 | 100,000,000 | | 100,000,000 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 0.11%, (SOFR plus 0.04%), 2/25/21 | 4,945,000 | | 4,944,993 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 0.11%, (SOFR plus 0.04%), 2/26/21 | 34,445,000 | | 34,445,091 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 0.15%, (SOFR plus 0.08%), 3/4/21 | 21,445,000 | | 21,445,769 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 0.12%, (SOFR plus 0.05%), 5/26/21 | 23,500,000 | | 23,500,000 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 0.15%, (SOFR plus 0.08%), 7/8/21 | 16,890,000 | | 16,889,820 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, VRN, 0.27%, (SOFR plus 0.20%), 6/15/22 | 15,000,000 | | 15,000,000 | |
| | 868,355,527 | |
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| Principal Amount | Value |
Fixed-Rate U.S. Government Agency Securities — 24.5% | | |
Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corp., 2.48%, 3/22/21 | $ | 4,000,000 | | $ | 4,044,614 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, 2.625%, 10/1/20 | 1,155,000 | | 1,155,000 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.14%, 10/7/20 | 7,600,000 | | 7,599,829 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.14%, 10/9/20 | 60,000,000 | | 59,998,160 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.10%, 11/6/20 | 1,800,000 | | 1,799,831 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.09%, 11/20/20 | 25,000,000 | | 24,997,049 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.11%, 11/27/20 | 262,409,000 | | 262,366,176 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.12%, 12/9/20 | 35,000,000 | | 34,992,285 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.12%, 12/11/20 | 30,000,000 | | 29,993,196 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.14%, 1/20/21 | 29,445,000 | | 29,433,162 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.11%, 1/25/21 | 13,000,000 | | 13,000,000 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.14%, 10/1/20 | 35,300,000 | | 35,300,000 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., MTN, 1.875%, 11/17/20 | 10,323,000 | | 10,346,226 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, 1.63%, 10/30/20 | 7,243,000 | | 7,251,731 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, 1.50%, 11/30/20 | 3,800,000 | | 3,808,630 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, 1.25%, 5/6/21 | 43,000,000 | | 43,287,505 | |
| | 569,373,394 | |
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY SECURITIES | | 1,437,728,921 | |
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES(1) — 29.3% | | |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.18%, 10/1/20 | 69,445,000 | | 69,445,000 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.15%, 10/15/20 | 25,000,000 | | 24,998,590 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.08%, 10/22/20 | 29,069,000 | | 29,067,648 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.17%, 11/3/20 | 90,996,000 | | 90,982,828 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.10%, 11/10/20 | 103,850,000 | | 103,839,180 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.09%, 11/12/20 | 110,000,000 | | 109,989,092 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.10%, 11/17/20 | 144,000,000 | | 143,982,140 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.11%, 11/24/20 | 49,445,000 | | 49,437,479 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.12%, 12/31/20 | 48,000,000 | | 47,986,047 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, VRN, 0.22%, (3-month USBMMY plus 0.12%), 1/31/21 | 9,778,000 | | 9,777,736 | |
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES | | 679,505,740 | |
CORPORATE BONDS — 6.9% | | |
Anton Mountain View LLC, VRDN, 0.19%, 10/30/20 (LOC: FHLB) | 32,555,000 | | 32,555,000 | |
Doghouse Properties LLC, VRDN, 0.28%, 10/6/20 (LOC: FHLB) | 1,025,000 | | 1,025,000 | |
EPR GO Zone Holdings LLC, VRDN, 0.24%, 10/7/20 (LOC: FHLB) | 24,995,000 | | 24,995,000 | |
Fairfield North Texas Associates LP, VRDN, 0.19%, 10/8/20 (LOC: FHLB) | 9,550,000 | | 9,550,000 | |
Northcreek Church, VRDN, 0.25%, 10/6/20 (LOC: FHLB) | 3,000,000 | | 3,000,000 | |
Saddleback Valley Community Church, VRDN, 0.50%, 10/6/20 (LOC: FHLB) | 6,550,000 | | 6,550,000 | |
Santa Monica Ocean Park Partners LP, VRDN, 0.19%, 10/6/20 (LOC: FHLB) | 9,370,000 | | 9,370,000 | |
Sendero LLC, VRDN, 0.19%, 10/7/20 (LOC: FHLB) | 39,000,000 | | 39,000,000 | |
Sendero LLC, VRDN, 0.19%, 10/7/20 (LOC: FHLB) | 23,900,000 | | 23,900,000 | |
Varenna Care Center LP, VRDN, 0.19%, 10/8/20 (LOC: FHLB) | 8,765,000 | | 8,765,000 | |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS | | 158,710,000 | |
MUNICIPAL SECURITIES — 6.0% | | |
Alachua County Housing Finance Authority Rev., (Santa Fe Apartments II Ltd.), VRDN, 0.12%, 10/6/20 (LOC: FNMA)(LIQ FAC: FNMA) | 1,400,000 | | 1,400,000 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority Rev., VRDN, 0.10%, 10/6/20 (LOC: FHLB) | 4,250,000 | | 4,250,000 | |
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California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev., (Uptown Newport Building Owner LP), VRDN, 0.19%, 10/6/20 (LOC: East West Bank, Zions Bank and FHLB) | $ | 8,415,000 | | $ | 8,415,000 | |
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev., (Vista del Monte Housing LP), VRDN, 0.11%, 10/6/20 (LOC: FNMA)(LIQ FAC: FNMA) | 4,700,000 | | 4,700,000 | |
Daly City Housing Development Finance Agency Rev., (Serramonte Ridge LLC), VRDN, 0.15%, 10/6/20 (LOC: FNMA) | 15,480,000 | | 15,480,000 | |
Florida Housing Finance Corp. Rev., (Lamson Avenue Apartments GP LLC), VRDN, 0.12%, 10/6/20 (LOC: FNMA)(LIQ FAC: FNMA) | 2,160,000 | | 2,160,000 | |
Harris County Housing Finance Corp. Rev., (Louetta Village Apartments LP), VRDN, 0.11%, 10/6/20 (LOC: FNMA)(LIQ FAC: FNMA) | 5,480,000 | | 5,480,000 | |
Hillsborough County Housing Finance Authority Rev., (RPK Associates Ltd.), VRDN, 0.15%, 10/6/20 (LOC: FNMA)(LIQ FAC: FNMA) | 7,735,000 | | 7,735,000 | |
Housing Development Corp. Rev., (201 Pearl LLC), VRDN, 0.10%, 10/6/20 (LOC: FNMA)(LIQ FAC: FNMA) | 2,700,000 | | 2,700,000 | |
Louisiana Housing Corp. Rev., (Canterbury House Sherwood LLC), VRDN, 0.14%, 10/6/20 (LOC: FNMA) | 14,220,000 | | 14,220,000 | |
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority Rev., (Kingston Village Ltd.), VRDN, 0.18%, 10/6/20 (LOC: FNMA)(LIQ FAC: FNMA) | 8,900,000 | | 8,900,000 | |
Metropolitan Government Nashville & Davidson County Industrial Development Board Rev., (Starwood Properties Four LLC), VRDN, 0.12%, 10/6/20 (LOC: FNMA)(LIQ FAC: FNMA) | 750,000 | | 750,000 | |
Mississippi Business Finance Corp. Rev., (Brown Bottling Group, Inc.), VRDN, 0.28%, 10/6/20 (LOC: Trustmark National Bank and FHLB) | 2,250,000 | | 2,250,000 | |
Nevada Housing Division Rev., (Cheyenne Apartments PPG LP), VRDN, 0.15%, 10/7/20 (LOC: FNMA)(LIQ FAC: FNMA) | 9,465,000 | | 9,465,000 | |
New York City Housing Development Corp. Rev., (2 Gold LLC), VRDN, 0.10%, 10/6/20 (LOC: FNMA)(LIQ FAC: FNMA) | 760,000 | | 760,000 | |
New York City Housing Development Corp. Rev., (55th Clinton Associates LLC), VRDN, 0.12%, 10/7/20 (LOC: FNMA) | 6,000,000 | | 6,000,000 | |
New York City Housing Development Corp. Rev., (89 Murray Street Associates LLC), VRDN, 0.12%, 10/6/20 (LOC: FNMA) | 5,025,000 | | 5,025,000 | |
New York City Housing Development Corp. Rev., (Related Broadway Development LLC), VRDN, 0.11%, 10/6/20 (LOC: FNMA)(LIQ FAC: FNMA) | 2,600,000 | | 2,600,000 | |
New York State Housing Finance Agency Rev., VRDN, 0.14%, 10/6/20 (LOC: FNMA)(LIQ FAC: FNMA) | 2,000,000 | | 2,000,000 | |
Orange County Housing Finance Authority Rev., (Mid-America Apartments LP), VRDN, 0.15%, 10/6/20 (LOC: FNMA)(LIQ FAC: FNMA) | 15,035,000 | | 15,035,000 | |
Oregon State Facilities Authority Rev., (Quatama Housing LP), VRDN, 0.21%, 10/6/20 (LOC: FNMA)(LIQ FAC: FNMA) | 4,380,000 | | 4,380,000 | |
Pinellas County Housing Finance Authority Rev., (Booker Creek Apartments Ltd.), VRDN, 0.12%, 10/6/20 (LOC: FHLMC) | 895,000 | | 895,000 | |
Rochester Rev., (Village Capital Corp.), VRDN, 0.11%, 10/6/20 (LOC: United Fidelity Bank and FHLB) | 3,200,000 | | 3,200,000 | |
Rochester Rev., (Village Capital Corp.), VRDN, 0.11%, 10/6/20 (LOC: United Fidelity Bank and FHLB) | 4,800,000 | | 4,800,000 | |
South Carolina State Housing Finance & Development Authority Rev., (Brookside Crossing LLC), VRDN, 0.12%, 10/6/20 (LOC: FHLMC)(LIQ FAC: FHLMC) | 1,480,000 | | 1,480,000 | |
St. Tammany Parish Economic & Industrial Development District Rev., (Diversified Foods and Seasonings LLC), VRDN, 0.25%, 10/6/20 (LOC: Fidelity Homestead Assistance and FHLB) | 760,000 | | 760,000 | |
Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs Rev., (Idlewilde Apartments LP), VRDN, 0.11%, 10/6/20 (LOC: FNMA)(LIQ FAC: FNMA) | 1,000,000 | | 1,000,000 | |
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Washington State Housing Finance Commission Rev., (Redmond Ridge Apartments LLC), VRDN, 0.10%, 10/6/20 (LOC: FHLB and East West Bank) | $ | 3,700,000 | | $ | 3,700,000 | |
TOTAL MUNICIPAL SECURITIES | | 139,540,000 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 104.2% | | 2,415,484,661 | |
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (4.2)% | | (97,887,516) | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 2,317,597,145 | |
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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 |
MTN | - | Medium Term Note |
SOFR | - | Secured Overnight Financing Rate |
USBMMY | - | U.S. Treasury Bill Money Market Yield |
VRDN | - | Variable Rate Demand Note. The instrument may be payable upon demand and adjusts periodically based upon the terms set forth in the security's offering documents. The rate shown is effective at the period end and the reference rate and spread, if any, is indicated. The date of the demand feature is disclosed. |
VRN | - | Variable Rate Note. The rate adjusts periodically based upon the terms set forth in the security’s offering documents. The rate shown is effective at the period end and the reference rate and spread, if any, is indicated. The security's effective maturity date may be shorter than the final maturity date shown. |
(1)The rate indicated is the yield to maturity at purchase for non-interest bearing securities. For interest bearing securities, the stated coupon rate is shown.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (UNAUDITED) | |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (amortized cost and cost for federal income tax purposes) | $ | 2,415,484,661 | |
Cash | 51,098 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 11,479,938 | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | 2,544,907 | |
Interest receivable | 544,115 | |
| 2,430,104,719 | |
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Liabilities | |
Payable for investments purchased | 109,989,112 | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 2,428,673 | |
Accrued management fees | 89,789 | |
| 112,507,574 | |
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Net Assets | $ | 2,317,597,145 | |
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Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital paid in | $ | 2,317,639,721 | |
Distributable earnings | (42,576) | |
| $ | 2,317,597,145 | |
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| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share |
Investor Class | $955,398,493 | 955,559,085 | $1.00 |
A Class | $92,934,407 | 92,933,076 | $1.00 |
C Class | $323,161 | 323,158 | $1.00 |
G Class | $1,268,941,084 | 1,268,954,562 | $1.00 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (UNAUDITED) |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Interest | $ | 2,024,560 | |
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Expenses: | |
Management fees | 4,105,047 | |
Distribution and service fees: | |
A Class | 108,471 | |
C Class | 1,162 | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 65,460 | |
Other expenses | 351 | |
| 4,280,491 | |
Fees waived | (3,224,430) | |
| 1,056,061 | |
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Net investment income (loss) | 968,499 | |
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Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (1,781) | |
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | 966,718 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
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SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2020 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | September 30, 2020 | March 31, 2020 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 968,499 | | $ | 32,086,860 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | (1,781) | | 20,313 | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 966,718 | | 32,107,173 | |
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Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From earnings: | | |
Investor Class | (104,043) | | (14,309,368) | |
A Class | (5,166) | | (848,873) | |
C Class | (16) | | (687) | |
G Class | (859,274) | | (16,927,932) | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (968,499) | | (32,086,860) | |
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Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5) | 695,437,633 | | (161,149,224) | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | 695,435,852 | | (161,128,911) | |
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Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 1,622,161,293 | | 1,783,290,204 | |
End of period | $ | 2,317,597,145 | | $ | 1,622,161,293 | |
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (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.
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. Investments are generally valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. If the fund determines that the amortized cost does 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, 41% of the shares of the fund. ACIM owns 12% of the shares of the fund. Related parties do not invest in the fund for the purpose of exercising management or control.
Management Fees — The trust has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per class. The agreement provides that ACIM will pay all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent trustees (including legal counsel fees), extraordinary expenses, and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class's daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The 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 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. In order to maintain a positive yield, ACIM may voluntarily waive a portion of the management fee on a daily basis. The fee waiver may be revised or terminated at any time by the investment advisor without notice. The total amount of the waiver for each class for the period ended September 30, 2020 was $1,142,704, $108,472, $380 and $1,867,848 for the Investor Class, A Class,
C Class and G Class, respectively.
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, 2020 are as follows:
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| Investment Category Fee Range | Complex Fee Range | Before Waiver | After Waiver |
Investor Class | 0.1170% to 0.2300% | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.44% | 0.19% |
A Class | 0.44% | 0.19% |
C Class | 0.44% | 0.19% |
G Class | 0.44% | 0.00% |
Distribution and Service Fees — The Board of Trustees has adopted a separate Master Distribution and Individual Shareholder Services Plan for each of the A Class 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, 2020 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 the period ended September 30, 2020 was $103,890 and $1,136 for the A Class and C Class, respectively. The effective annual distribution and service fee after waiver was 0.01% for the A Class and 0.02% for C 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. Investment Transactions
On August 20, 2020, the fund received investment securities valued at $485,747,034 from a purchase in kind from other products managed by the fund's investment advisor. 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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| Six months ended September 30, 2020 | Year ended March 31, 2020 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class | | | | |
Sold | 590,776,197 | | $ | 590,776,197 | | 815,541,146 | | $ | 815,541,146 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 103,136 | | 103,136 | | 14,224,509 | | 14,224,509 | |
Redeemed | (481,044,245) | | (481,044,245) | | (835,545,757) | | (835,545,757) | |
| 109,835,088 | | 109,835,088 | | (5,780,102) | | (5,780,102) | |
A Class | | | | |
Sold | 33,260,609 | | 33,260,609 | | 50,869,593 | | 50,869,593 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 5,148 | | 5,148 | | 848,873 | | 848,873 | |
Redeemed | (22,741,382) | | (22,741,382) | | (36,824,965) | | (36,824,965) | |
| 10,524,375 | | 10,524,375 | | 14,893,501 | | 14,893,501 | |
C Class | | | | |
Sold | 239,515 | | 239,515 | | 394,476 | | 394,476 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 15 | | 15 | | 542 | | 542 | |
Redeemed | (311,913) | | (311,913) | | (76,084) | | (76,084) | |
| (72,383) | | (72,383) | | 318,934 | | 318,934 | |
G Class | | | | |
Sold | 612,004,151 | | 612,004,151 | | 54,270,654 | | 54,270,654 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 859,217 | | 859,217 | | 16,927,622 | | 16,927,622 | |
Redeemed | (37,712,815) | | (37,712,815) | | (241,779,833) | | (241,779,833) | |
| 575,150,553 | | 575,150,553 | | (170,581,557) | | (170,581,557) | |
Net increase (decrease) | 695,437,633 | | $ | 695,437,633 | | (161,149,224) | | $ | (161,149,224) | |
6. Fair Value Measurements
The fund’s investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels.
•Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments.
•Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars.
•Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions).
The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments.
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.
7. Risk Factors
The fund may invest in instruments that have variable or floating coupon rates based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). LIBOR is a benchmark interest rate intended to be representative of the rate at which certain major international banks lend to one another over short-terms. LIBOR will be phased out by the end of 2021. Uncertainty remains regarding a replacement rate or rates for LIBOR. The transition process may lead to increased volatility or illiquidity in markets for instruments that rely on LIBOR. This could result in a change to the value of such instruments.
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 March 31, 2020, the fund had accumulated short-term capital losses of $(38,756) and accumulated long-term capital losses of $(2,039), which represent net capital loss carryovers that may be used to offset future realized capital gains for federal income tax purposes. The capital loss carryovers may be carried forward for an unlimited period. Future capital loss carryover utilization in any given year may be subject to Internal Revenue Code limitations.
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended 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 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(2) | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.20%(4) | 0.45%(4) | 0.02%(4) | (0.23)%(4) | $955,398 |
2020 | $1.00 | 0.02 | —(3) | 0.02 | (0.02) | $1.00 | 1.56% | 0.46% | 0.46% | 1.56% | 1.56% | $845,564 |
2019 | $1.00 | 0.02 | —(3) | 0.02 | (0.02) | $1.00 | 1.67% | 0.46% | 0.46% | 1.65% | 1.65% | $851,334 |
2018 | $1.00 | 0.01 | —(3) | 0.01 | (0.01) | $1.00 | 0.64% | 0.46% | 0.46% | 0.62% | 0.62% | $826,798 |
2017 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.07% | 0.44% | 0.46% | 0.07% | 0.05% | $2,071,097 |
2016 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.23% | 0.46% | 0.01% | (0.22)% | $1,574,173 |
A Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(2) | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.21%(4) | 0.70%(4) | 0.01%(4) | (0.48)%(4) | $92,934 |
2020 | $1.00 | 0.01 | —(3) | 0.01 | (0.01) | $1.00 | 1.31% | 0.71% | 0.71% | 1.31% | 1.31% | $82,410 |
2019 | $1.00 | 0.01 | —(3) | 0.01 | (0.01) | $1.00 | 1.41% | 0.71% | 0.71% | 1.40% | 1.40% | $67,516 |
2018 | $1.00 | 0.01 | —(3) | 0.01 | (0.01) | $1.00 | 0.51% | 0.57% | 0.71% | 0.51% | 0.37% | $80,519 |
2017 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.07% | 0.46% | 0.71% | 0.05% | (0.20)% | $93,967 |
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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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 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(2) | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.22%(4) | 1.20%(4) | 0.00%(4)(6) | (0.98)%(4) | $323 |
2020 | $1.00 | 0.01 | —(3) | 0.01 | (0.01) | $1.00 | 0.81% | 1.20% | 1.21% | 0.82% | 0.81% | $396 |
2019 | $1.00 | 0.01 | —(3) | 0.01 | (0.01) | $1.00 | 0.91% | 1.21% | 1.21% | 0.90% | 0.90% | $77 |
2018 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.29% | 0.74% | 1.21% | 0.34% | (0.13)% | $29 |
2017 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.07% | 0.44% | 1.21% | 0.07% | (0.70)% | $61 |
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 |
G Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2020(2) | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.11% | 0.01%(4) | 0.45%(4) | 0.21%(4) | (0.23)%(4) | $1,268,941 |
2020 | $1.00 | 0.02 | —(3) | 0.02 | (0.02) | $1.00 | 2.02% | 0.01% | 0.46% | 2.01% | 1.56% | $693,791 |
2019 | $1.00 | 0.02 | —(3) | 0.02 | (0.02) | $1.00 | 2.13% | 0.01% | 0.46% | 2.10% | 1.65% | $864,364 |
2018(7) | $1.00 | 0.01 | —(3) | 0.01 | (0.01) | $1.00 | 0.81% | 0.01%(4) | 0.46%(4) | 1.20%(4) | 0.75%(4) | $971,546 |
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Notes to Financial Highlights | | |
(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.
(2)Six months ended September 30, 2020 (unaudited).
(3)Per-share amount was less than $0.005.
(4)Annualized.
(5)December 1, 2015 (commencement of sale) through March 31, 2016.
(6)Ratio was less than 0.005%.
(7)July 28, 2017 (commencement of sale) through March 31, 2018.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Approval of Management Agreement |
At a meeting held on June 17, 2020, 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 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:
•the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, and other services provided to the Fund;
•the wide range of other programs and services the Advisor and its affiliates provide to the Fund and its shareholders on a routine and non-routine basis;
•the Fund’s investment performance, 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;
•the cost of owning the Fund compared to the cost of owning similar funds;
•the compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory experience of the Advisor and its affiliates and certain other Fund service providers;
•financial data showing the cost of services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates to the Fund, the profitability of the Fund to the Advisor, and the overall profitability of the Advisor;
•the Advisor’s strategic plans;
•the Advisor’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic;
•any economies of scale associated with the Advisor’s management of the Fund;
•services provided and charges to the Advisor’s other investment management clients;
•fees and expenses associated with any investment by the Fund in other funds;
•payments and practices in connection with financial intermediaries holding shares of the Fund on behalf of their clients and the services provided by intermediaries in connection therewith; and
•any collateral benefits derived by the Advisor from the management of the Fund.
In keeping with its practice, the Board held two meetings and the independent Trustees met in private session to discuss the renewal and to review and discuss the information provided in response to their request. The Board held active discussions with the Advisor regarding the
renewal of the management agreement. The independent Trustees had the benefit of the advice of their independent counsel throughout the process.
Factors Considered
The Trustees considered all of the information provided by the Advisor, the independent data providers, and the independent Trustees’ independent counsel in connection with the approval. They determined that the information was sufficient for them to evaluate the management agreement for the Fund. In connection with their review, the Trustees did not identify any single factor as being all-important or controlling and each Trustee may have attributed different levels of importance to different factors. In deciding to renew the management agreement, the Board based its decision on a number of factors, including the following:
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services — Generally. Under the management agreement, the Advisor is responsible for providing or arranging for all services necessary for the operation of the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor provides or arranges at its own expense a wide variety of services including:
•constructing and designing the Fund
•portfolio research and security selection
•initial capitalization/funding
•securities trading
•Fund administration
•custody of Fund assets
•daily valuation of the Fund’s portfolio
•shareholder servicing and transfer agency, including shareholder confirmations, recordkeeping, and communications
•legal services (except the independent Trustees’ counsel)
•regulatory and portfolio compliance
•financial reporting
•marketing and distribution (except amounts paid by the Fund under Rule 12b-1 plans)
The Board noted that many of these services have expanded over time in terms of both quantity and complexity in response to shareholder demands, competition in the industry, changing distribution channels, and the changing regulatory environment.
Investment Management Services. The nature of the investment management services provided to the Fund is quite complex and allows Fund shareholders access to professional money management, instant diversification of their investments 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 investment performance information during the management agreement renewal process. If performance concerns are identified, the Fund receives special reviews until performance improves, during which the Board discusses with the Advisor the reasons for such results (e.g., market conditions, security selection) and any efforts being undertaken to improve performance. The Fund’s performance was above its peer group median for the five- and ten-year periods, at its peer group median for the three-year period and below its peer group median 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.
Shareholder and Other Services. Under the management agreement, the Advisor, either directly or through affiliates or third parties, provides the Fund with a comprehensive package of transfer agency, shareholder, and other services. The Board, directly and through its various committees, regularly reviews reports and evaluations of such services at its regular meetings. These reports include, but are not limited to, information regarding the operational efficiency and accuracy of the shareholder and transfer agency services provided, staffing levels, shareholder satisfaction, technology support (including cyber security), new products and services offered to Fund shareholders, securities trading activities, portfolio valuation services, auditing services, and legal and operational compliance activities. The Board found the services provided by the Advisor to the Fund under the management agreement to be competitive and of high quality.
COVID-19 Response. During 2020, much of the world experienced unprecedented change and challenges from the impacts of the rapidly evolving, worldwide spread of the COVID-19 virus. The Board evaluated the Advisor’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on service to the Fund. The Board found that Fund shareholders have continued to receive the Advisor’s investment management and other services without disruption, and Advisor personnel have demonstrated great resiliency in providing those services. The Board, directly and through its committees, continues to monitor the impact of the pandemic and the response of each of the Fund’s service providers.
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.
Ethics. The Board generally considers the Advisor’s commitment to providing quality services to shareholders and to conducting its business ethically. They noted that the Advisor’s practices generally meet or exceed industry best practices.
Economies of Scale. The Board also reviewed information provided by the Advisor regarding the possible existence of economies of scale in connection with the management of the Fund. The Board concluded that economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, especially on a fund-by-fund basis. The Board concluded that the Advisor is appropriately sharing economies of scale, to the extent they exist, through its competitive fee structure, offering competitive fees from fund inception, and through reinvestment in its business, infrastructure, investment capabilities and initiatives to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded services.
Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than brokerage expenses, expenses attributable to short sales, taxes, interest, extraordinary expenses, fees and expenses of the Fund’s independent Trustees (including their independent legal counsel), and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act. Under this 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, 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 group. The Board concluded that the management fee paid by the Fund to the Advisor under the management agreement is reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Comparison to Fees and Services Provided to Other Clients of the Advisor. The Board also requested and received information from the Advisor concerning the nature of the services, fees, costs, and profitability of its advisory services to advisory clients other than the Fund. They observed that these varying types of client accounts require different services and involve different regulatory and entrepreneurial risks than the management of the Fund. The Board analyzed this information and concluded that the fees charged and services provided to the Fund were reasonable by comparison.
Payments to Intermediaries. The Trustees also requested and received a description of payments made to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided by intermediaries. These payments include various payments made by the Fund or the Advisor to different types of intermediaries and recordkeepers for distribution and service activities provided with respect to the Fund. The Trustees reviewed such information and received representations from the Advisor that all such payments by the Fund were made pursuant to the Fund’s Rule 12b-1 Plan and that all such payments by the Advisor were made from the Advisor’s resources and reasonable profits. The Board found such 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 may receive proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex. The Board 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 American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com/proxy. A description of the policies is also available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on americancentury.com/proxy. It is also available at sec.gov.
Portfolio Holdings Disclosure
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) each month on Form N-MFP. The fund’s Form N-MFP reports are available on its website at americancentury.com and on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. 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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American Century Investment Trust | |
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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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©2020 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. CL-SAN-90817 2011 | |
ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.
Not applicable for semiannual report filings.
ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.
Not applicable for semiannual report filings.
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
Not applicable for semiannual report filings.
ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.
Not applicable for semiannual report filings.
ITEM 6. INVESTMENTS.
(a) The schedule of investments is included as part of the report to stockholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.
(b) Not applicable.
ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 8. PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 9. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 10. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
During the reporting period, there were no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board.
ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
(a) The registrant's principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the
registrant's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) are effective based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report.
(b) There were no changes in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 12. DISCLOSURE OF SECURITIES LENDING ACTIVITIES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 13. EXHIBITS.
(a)(1) Not applicable for semiannual report filings.
(a)(3) Not applicable.
(a)(4) Not applicable.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Registrant: | American Century Investment Trust |
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By: | /s/ Patrick Bannigan |
| Name: | Patrick Bannigan |
| Title: | President |
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Date: | November 24, 2020 |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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By: | /s/ Patrick Bannigan |
| Name: | Patrick Bannigan |
| Title: | President |
| | (principal executive officer) |
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Date: | November 24, 2020 |
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By: | /s/ R. Wes Campbell |
| Name: | R. Wes Campbell |
| Title: | Treasurer and |
| | Chief Financial Officer |
| | (principal financial officer) |
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Date: | November 24, 2020 |