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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JOHN PAK 4500 MAIN STREET, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64111 |
(Name and address of agent for service) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | 816-531-5575 |
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Date of fiscal year end: | 03-31 |
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Date of reporting period: | 09-30-2022 |
ITEM 1. REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.
(a) Provided under separate cover.
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| Semiannual Report |
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| September 30, 2022 |
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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) |
| G Class (ACCYX) |
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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 ending September 30, 2022. It provides a market overview (below), followed by a schedule of fund investments and other financial information. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.
Inflation, Rates, Recession Worries Weighed on Financial Markets
The reporting period began with financial markets digesting the effects of soaring inflation, heightened market volatility and slowing growth. For more than a year, the effects of massive fiscal and monetary support, escalating energy prices, supply chain breakdowns and labor market shortages had driven inflation to multidecade highs. The Russia-Ukraine war continued to nudge commodity prices even higher, exacerbating existing inflationary pressures and further damaging global supply chains.
The Federal Reserve (Fed), which began tightening in March with a 25-basis-points (bps) hike, increased rates an additional 275 bps during the six-month period. Inflation was slow to respond, climbing to a 40-year-high 9.1% in June before slipping to 8.2% in September, largely due to falling gasoline prices. Policymakers indicated taming inflation remains their priority, even as the economy contracted in 2022’s first two quarters and an official recession appeared imminent.
In addition to fueling recession risk, the combination of elevated inflation and a hawkish Fed helped push Treasury yields sharply higher and stock prices significantly lower. Amid persistent market unrest, most stock and bond indices ended the six-month period with steep losses. Stocks, as measured by the S&P 500 Index, plunged more than 20%, while bonds, as measured by the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, tumbled more than 9%.
Staying Disciplined in Uncertain Times
We expect market volatility to linger as investors navigate a complex environment of high inflation, rising interest rates and economic uncertainty. In addition, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine complicates an increasingly tense geopolitical backdrop and threatens global energy markets. We will continue to monitor this evolving situation and what it broadly means for investors across asset classes.
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, 2022 | |
Types of Investments in Portfolio | % of net assets |
Corporate Bonds | 28.0% |
U.S. Treasury Securities | 25.0% |
U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | 18.3% |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | 7.8% |
Asset-Backed Securities | 6.9% |
Collateralized Loan Obligations | 5.4% |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | 1.8% |
Municipal Securities | 1.7% |
Sovereign Governments and Agencies | 0.6% |
Preferred Stocks | 0.5% |
Bank Loan Obligations | 0.5% |
U.S. Government Agency Securities | 0.1% |
Short-Term Investments | 3.7% |
Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.3)% |
Fund shareholders may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemption/exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing cost of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2022 to September 30, 2022.
Actual Expenses
The table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses for each class. You may use the information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century Investments mutual fund, or I Class shares of the American Century Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century Investments account (i.e., not through a financial intermediary or employer-sponsored retirement plan account), American Century Investments may charge you a $25 annual account maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than $10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your accounts to pay the $25 fee. In determining your total eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in all personal accounts (including American Century Investments brokerage accounts) registered under your Social Security number. Personal accounts include individual accounts, joint accounts, UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth, Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other retirement accounts. If you have only business, business retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Investments brokerage accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. If you are subject to the account maintenance fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee amount.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return of a fund’s share class. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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| Beginning Account Value 4/1/22 | Ending Account Value 9/30/22 | Expenses Paid During Period(1) 4/1/22 - 9/30/22 | Annualized Expense Ratio(1) |
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $896.40 | $2.61 | 0.55% |
I Class | $1,000 | $896.90 | $2.14 | 0.45% |
A Class | $1,000 | $895.30 | $3.80 | 0.80% |
C Class | $1,000 | $891.90 | $7.35 | 1.55% |
R Class | $1,000 | $894.20 | $4.99 | 1.05% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $898.20 | $1.67 | 0.35% |
G Class | $1,000 | $898.80 | $0.05 | 0.01% |
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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% |
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, 2022 (UNAUDITED)
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| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
CORPORATE BONDS — 28.0% | | | |
Aerospace and Defense — 0.3% | | | |
Raytheon Technologies Corp., 4.125%, 11/16/28 | | $ | 764,000 | | $ | 714,461 | |
Raytheon Technologies Corp., 3.125%, 7/1/50 | | 250,000 | | 168,795 | |
TransDigm, Inc., 4.625%, 1/15/29 | | 360,000 | | 290,705 | |
| | | 1,173,961 | |
Air Freight and Logistics — 0.1% | | | |
GXO Logistics, Inc., 2.65%, 7/15/31 | | 438,000 | | 310,708 | |
Airlines — 0.4% | | | |
American Airlines, Inc. / AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd., 5.50%, 4/20/26(1) | | 953,231 | | 896,833 | |
British Airways 2021-1 Class A Pass Through Trust, 2.90%, 9/15/36(1) | | 148,908 | | 121,430 | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc. / SkyMiles IP Ltd., 4.75%, 10/20/28(1) | | 464,000 | | 432,784 | |
United Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2020-1, Class B, 4.875%, 7/15/27 | | 283,376 | | 265,042 | |
| | | 1,716,089 | |
Auto Components — 0.1% | | | |
Aptiv PLC, 3.10%, 12/1/51 | | 410,000 | | 230,409 | |
Automobiles — 0.5% | | | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 3.375%, 11/13/25 | | 850,000 | | 752,205 | |
General Motors Co., 5.15%, 4/1/38 | | 264,000 | | 212,957 | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 2.75%, 6/20/25 | | 929,000 | | 856,748 | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 2.40%, 10/15/28 | | 435,000 | | 344,189 | |
| | | 2,166,099 | |
Banks — 3.9% | | | |
Banco Santander SA, 5.29%, 8/18/27 | | 176,000 | | 166,003 | |
Banco Santander SA, VRN, 1.72%, 9/14/27 | | 600,000 | | 497,082 | |
Banco Santander SA, VRN, 4.18%, 3/24/28 | | 200,000 | | 180,503 | |
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 3.38%, 4/2/26 | | 505,000 | | 477,277 | |
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 2.55%, 2/4/28 | | 303,000 | | 263,906 | |
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 3.42%, 12/20/28 | | 1,402,000 | | 1,246,680 | |
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 2.88%, 10/22/30 | | 947,000 | | 777,594 | |
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 4.57%, 4/27/33 | | 1,775,000 | | 1,592,228 | |
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 2.48%, 9/21/36 | | 440,000 | | 318,470 | |
Bank of Ireland Group PLC, VRN, 2.03%, 9/30/27(1) | | 269,000 | | 222,838 | |
Citigroup, Inc., VRN, 3.07%, 2/24/28 | | 1,245,000 | | 1,111,049 | |
Citigroup, Inc., VRN, 3.67%, 7/24/28 | | 270,000 | | 243,412 | |
Citigroup, Inc., VRN, 3.52%, 10/27/28 | | 816,000 | | 729,449 | |
Citigroup, Inc., VRN, 3.79%, 3/17/33 | | 210,000 | | 176,306 | |
Commonwealth Bank of Australia, VRN, 3.61%, 9/12/34(1) | | 625,000 | | 519,786 | |
Fifth Third Bancorp, VRN, 4.06%, 4/25/28 | | 262,000 | | 246,189 | |
FNB Corp., 2.20%, 2/24/23 | | 592,000 | | 583,869 | |
HSBC Holdings PLC, VRN, 2.80%, 5/24/32 | | 360,000 | | 265,078 | |
HSBC Holdings PLC, VRN, 5.40%, 8/11/33 | | 654,000 | | 582,398 | |
Huntington Bancshares, Inc., VRN, 4.44%, 8/4/28 | | 380,000 | | 359,387 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 1.58%, 4/22/27 | | 420,000 | | 363,061 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 2.95%, 2/24/28 | | 1,266,000 | | 1,120,870 | |
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JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 2.07%, 6/1/29 | | $ | 1,101,000 | | $ | 893,849 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 2.52%, 4/22/31 | | 1,200,000 | | 950,157 | |
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., VRN, 5.35%, 9/13/28 | | 685,000 | | 668,544 | |
National Australia Bank Ltd., 2.33%, 8/21/30(1) | | 356,000 | | 265,575 | |
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., VRN, 4.63%, 6/6/33 | | 532,000 | | 475,280 | |
Toronto-Dominion Bank, 2.00%, 9/10/31 | | 379,000 | | 283,300 | |
Toronto-Dominion Bank, 2.45%, 1/12/32 | | 285,000 | | 219,885 | |
Toronto-Dominion Bank, 4.46%, 6/8/32 | | 220,000 | | 201,183 | |
Truist Financial Corp., VRN, 4.12%, 6/6/28 | | 200,000 | | 188,106 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., VRN, 4.54%, 8/15/26 | | 300,000 | | 290,390 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., VRN, 3.35%, 3/2/33 | | 296,000 | | 240,433 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., VRN, 3.07%, 4/30/41 | | 770,000 | | 530,279 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., VRN, 4.61%, 4/25/53 | | 221,000 | | 179,880 | |
| | | 17,430,296 | |
Beverages — 0.4% | | | |
Anheuser-Busch Cos. LLC / Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc., 4.90%, 2/1/46 | | 988,000 | | 860,976 | |
Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc., 4.75%, 1/23/29 | | 759,000 | | 740,161 | |
Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc., 4.05%, 4/15/32 | | 220,000 | | 193,348 | |
PepsiCo, Inc., 3.90%, 7/18/32 | | 177,000 | | 163,869 | |
| | | 1,958,354 | |
Biotechnology — 0.6% | | | |
AbbVie, Inc., 3.20%, 11/21/29 | | 634,000 | | 555,547 | |
AbbVie, Inc., 4.40%, 11/6/42 | | 920,000 | | 766,005 | |
Amgen, Inc., 4.05%, 8/18/29 | | 950,000 | | 875,167 | |
CSL Finance PLC, 4.25%, 4/27/32(1) | | 317,000 | | 289,801 | |
| | | 2,486,520 | |
Building Products — 0.3% | | | |
Builders FirstSource, Inc., 5.00%, 3/1/30(1) | | 1,213,000 | | 1,032,851 | |
Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc., 4.50%, 3/25/52 | | 220,000 | | 151,720 | |
Standard Industries, Inc., 4.375%, 7/15/30(1) | | 514,000 | | 394,449 | |
| | | 1,579,020 | |
Capital Markets — 2.5% | | | |
Deutsche Bank AG, VRN, 4.30%, 5/24/28 | | 1,295,000 | | 1,155,183 | |
FS KKR Capital Corp., 4.25%, 2/14/25(1) | | 151,000 | | 140,216 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., VRN, 1.76%, 1/24/25 | | 870,000 | | 827,137 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., VRN, 1.95%, 10/21/27 | | 760,000 | | 650,884 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., VRN, 2.64%, 2/24/28 | | 750,000 | | 651,573 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., VRN, 3.81%, 4/23/29 | | 131,000 | | 116,328 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., VRN, 3.10%, 2/24/33 | | 285,000 | | 226,708 | |
Golub Capital BDC, Inc., 2.50%, 8/24/26 | | 213,000 | | 178,797 | |
Moody's Corp., 2.55%, 8/18/60 | | 370,000 | | 201,824 | |
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 0.53%, 1/25/24 | | 1,562,000 | | 1,536,795 | |
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 2.63%, 2/18/26 | | 2,030,000 | | 1,892,989 | |
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 2.70%, 1/22/31 | | 635,000 | | 515,475 | |
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 2.51%, 10/20/32 | | 1,660,000 | | 1,270,394 | |
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 2.48%, 9/16/36 | | 201,000 | | 144,326 | |
Owl Rock Capital Corp., 3.40%, 7/15/26 | | 87,000 | | 74,747 | |
Owl Rock Core Income Corp., 3.125%, 9/23/26 | | 240,000 | | 202,030 | |
State Street Corp., VRN, 4.16%, 8/4/33 | | 382,000 | | 345,238 | |
UBS Group AG, VRN, 1.49%, 8/10/27(1) | | 997,000 | | 838,753 | |
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UBS Group AG, VRN, 4.75%, 5/12/28(1) | | $ | 97,000 | | $ | 91,175 | |
| | | 11,060,572 | |
Chemicals — 0.3% | | | |
Albemarle Corp., 4.65%, 6/1/27 | | 594,000 | | 570,282 | |
CF Industries, Inc., 5.15%, 3/15/34 | | 410,000 | | 369,203 | |
CF Industries, Inc., 4.95%, 6/1/43 | | 300,000 | | 242,314 | |
| | | 1,181,799 | |
Commercial Services and Supplies — 0.1% | | | |
Waste Connections, Inc., 3.20%, 6/1/32 | | 505,000 | | 423,595 | |
Construction and Engineering — 0.1% | | | |
Quanta Services, Inc., 2.35%, 1/15/32 | | 590,000 | | 434,905 | |
Construction Materials — 0.1% | | | |
Eagle Materials, Inc., 2.50%, 7/1/31 | | 413,000 | | 301,810 | |
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc., 2.40%, 7/15/31 | | 250,000 | | 193,393 | |
| | | 495,203 | |
Consumer Finance — 0.1% | | | |
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 1.65%, 10/29/24 | | 188,000 | | 171,922 | |
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 3.00%, 10/29/28 | | 408,000 | | 327,564 | |
Avolon Holdings Funding Ltd., 4.375%, 5/1/26(1) | | 57,000 | | 51,053 | |
| | | 550,539 | |
Containers and Packaging — 0.1% | | | |
Sonoco Products Co., 2.25%, 2/1/27 | | 564,000 | | 500,277 | |
Diversified Consumer Services — 0.1% | | | |
Novant Health, Inc., 3.17%, 11/1/51 | | 325,000 | | 225,522 | |
Pepperdine University, 3.30%, 12/1/59 | | 357,000 | | 230,812 | |
| | | 456,334 | |
Diversified Financial Services — 0.5% | | | |
Antares Holdings LP, 2.75%, 1/15/27(1) | | 366,000 | | 291,849 | |
Block Financial LLC, 3.875%, 8/15/30 | | 616,000 | | 526,906 | |
Corebridge Financial, Inc., 3.85%, 4/5/29(1) | | 140,000 | | 123,561 | |
Corebridge Financial, Inc., VRN, 6.875%, 12/15/52(1) | | 395,000 | | 362,359 | |
GE Capital International Funding Co. Unlimited Co., 4.42%, 11/15/35 | | 900,000 | | 807,498 | |
| | | 2,112,173 | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 1.2% | | | |
AT&T, Inc., 4.35%, 3/1/29 | | 1,015,000 | | 949,976 | |
AT&T, Inc., 4.50%, 5/15/35 | | 610,000 | | 529,555 | |
AT&T, Inc., 4.90%, 8/15/37 | | 487,000 | | 432,840 | |
AT&T, Inc., 4.55%, 3/9/49 | | 620,000 | | 496,986 | |
AT&T, Inc., 3.55%, 9/15/55 | | 246,000 | | 162,101 | |
Level 3 Financing, Inc., 4.625%, 9/15/27(1) | | 439,000 | | 364,388 | |
Ooredoo International Finance Ltd., 3.25%, 2/21/23 | | 147,000 | | 146,165 | |
Ooredoo International Finance Ltd., 2.625%, 4/8/31(1) | | 300,000 | | 248,691 | |
Telecom Italia Capital SA, 6.375%, 11/15/33 | | 695,000 | | 541,926 | |
Telefonica Emisiones SA, 4.90%, 3/6/48 | | 375,000 | | 274,012 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc., 4.33%, 9/21/28 | | 446,000 | | 419,971 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc., 4.27%, 1/15/36 | | 735,000 | | 628,797 | |
| | | 5,195,408 | |
Electric Utilities — 2.0% | | | |
AEP Texas, Inc., 2.10%, 7/1/30 | | 432,000 | | 337,489 | |
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Baltimore Gas & Electric Co., 2.25%, 6/15/31 | | $ | 334,000 | | $ | 267,102 | |
Baltimore Gas & Electric Co., 4.55%, 6/1/52 | | 192,000 | | 165,340 | |
CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric LLC, 4.45%, 10/1/32 | | 510,000 | | 483,971 | |
Commonwealth Edison Co., 3.20%, 11/15/49 | | 400,000 | | 278,246 | |
Duke Energy Carolinas LLC, 2.55%, 4/15/31 | | 188,000 | | 154,636 | |
Duke Energy Corp., 2.55%, 6/15/31 | | 230,000 | | 180,696 | |
Duke Energy Corp., 5.00%, 8/15/52 | | 310,000 | | 264,866 | |
Duke Energy Florida LLC, 1.75%, 6/15/30 | | 339,000 | | 264,690 | |
Duke Energy Florida LLC, 3.85%, 11/15/42 | | 147,000 | | 115,119 | |
Duke Energy Progress LLC, 4.15%, 12/1/44 | | 606,000 | | 490,565 | |
Entergy Arkansas LLC, 2.65%, 6/15/51 | | 232,000 | | 140,734 | |
Entergy Louisiana LLC, 4.75%, 9/15/52 | | 120,000 | | 104,723 | |
Exelon Corp., 4.45%, 4/15/46 | | 275,000 | | 225,202 | |
Exelon Corp., 4.10%, 3/15/52(1) | | 100,000 | | 77,436 | |
FEL Energy VI Sarl, 5.75%, 12/1/40(1) | | 753,511 | | 517,300 | |
Florida Power & Light Co., 2.45%, 2/3/32 | | 294,000 | | 239,131 | |
Florida Power & Light Co., 4.125%, 2/1/42 | | 310,000 | | 259,992 | |
MidAmerican Energy Co., 4.40%, 10/15/44 | | 408,000 | | 347,649 | |
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., 5.00%, 7/15/32 | | 457,000 | | 436,972 | |
Northern States Power Co., 3.20%, 4/1/52 | | 300,000 | | 209,290 | |
NRG Energy, Inc., 2.00%, 12/2/25(1) | | 1,020,000 | | 901,750 | |
NRG Energy, Inc., 3.875%, 2/15/32(1) | | 333,000 | | 260,473 | |
Pacific Gas & Electric Co., 4.20%, 6/1/41 | | 195,000 | | 134,325 | |
PacifiCorp, 3.30%, 3/15/51 | | 422,000 | | 296,203 | |
PECO Energy Co., 4.375%, 8/15/52 | | 455,000 | | 387,428 | |
Public Service Electric & Gas Co., 3.10%, 3/15/32 | | 351,000 | | 299,587 | |
Southern Co. Gas Capital Corp., 1.75%, 1/15/31 | | 485,000 | | 360,160 | |
Union Electric Co., 3.90%, 4/1/52 | | 294,000 | | 231,723 | |
Xcel Energy, Inc., 3.40%, 6/1/30 | | 436,000 | | 378,945 | |
Xcel Energy, Inc., 4.60%, 6/1/32 | | 176,000 | | 163,417 | |
| | | 8,975,160 | |
Energy Equipment and Services — 0.2% | | | |
Helmerich & Payne, Inc., 2.90%, 9/29/31 | | 688,000 | | 540,424 | |
Schlumberger Investment SA, 2.65%, 6/26/30 | | 430,000 | | 358,369 | |
| | | 898,793 | |
Entertainment — 0.4% | | | |
Netflix, Inc., 4.875%, 4/15/28 | | 644,000 | | 604,152 | |
Netflix, Inc., 5.875%, 11/15/28 | | 445,000 | | 435,335 | |
Warnermedia Holdings, Inc., 3.76%, 3/15/27(1) | | 314,000 | | 281,328 | |
Warnermedia Holdings, Inc., 5.05%, 3/15/42(1) | | 469,000 | | 351,748 | |
Warnermedia Holdings, Inc., 5.14%, 3/15/52(1) | | 216,000 | | 157,405 | |
| | | 1,829,968 | |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 1.0% | | | |
American Tower Corp., 3.95%, 3/15/29 | | 480,000 | | 428,692 | |
Broadstone Net Lease LLC, 2.60%, 9/15/31 | | 225,000 | | 165,963 | |
Corporate Office Properties LP, 2.00%, 1/15/29 | | 269,000 | | 202,775 | |
EPR Properties, 4.75%, 12/15/26 | | 271,000 | | 240,914 | |
EPR Properties, 4.95%, 4/15/28 | | 544,000 | | 469,082 | |
GLP Capital LP / GLP Financing II, Inc., 5.375%, 4/15/26 | | 530,000 | | 507,634 | |
National Retail Properties, Inc., 4.80%, 10/15/48 | | 340,000 | | 283,668 | |
Phillips Edison Grocery Center Operating Partnership I LP, 2.625%, 11/15/31 | | 280,000 | | 203,681 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Rexford Industrial Realty LP, 2.15%, 9/1/31 | | $ | 575,000 | | $ | 432,014 | |
SBA Tower Trust, 3.45%, 3/15/48(1) | | 869,000 | | 861,171 | |
VICI Properties LP / VICI Note Co., Inc., 4.125%, 8/15/30(1) | | 920,000 | | 770,256 | |
| | | 4,565,850 | |
Food and Staples Retailing — 0.4% | | | |
Sysco Corp., 3.30%, 7/15/26 | | 70,000 | | 65,544 | |
Sysco Corp., 5.95%, 4/1/30 | | 916,000 | | 928,642 | |
United Natural Foods, Inc., 6.75%, 10/15/28(1) | | 710,000 | | 650,839 | |
| | | 1,645,025 | |
Food Products — 0.5% | | | |
JDE Peet's NV, 2.25%, 9/24/31(1) | | 667,000 | | 489,318 | |
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 5.00%, 6/4/42 | | 525,000 | | 457,201 | |
US Foods, Inc., 4.75%, 2/15/29(1) | | 690,000 | | 592,089 | |
US Foods, Inc., 4.625%, 6/1/30(1) | | 864,000 | | 716,930 | |
| | | 2,255,538 | |
Gas Utilities — 0.1% | | | |
Infraestructura Energetica Nova SAPI de CV, 4.75%, 1/15/51(1) | | 519,000 | | 353,582 | |
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 0.2% | | | |
Baxter International, Inc., 1.92%, 2/1/27 | | 472,000 | | 411,354 | |
Baxter International, Inc., 2.54%, 2/1/32 | | 650,000 | | 506,405 | |
Becton Dickinson & Co., 4.30%, 8/22/32 | | 202,000 | | 184,573 | |
| | | 1,102,332 | |
Health Care Providers and Services — 1.0% | | | |
Centene Corp., 4.625%, 12/15/29 | | 800,000 | | 720,756 | |
Centene Corp., 3.375%, 2/15/30 | | 686,000 | | 562,297 | |
CVS Health Corp., 4.78%, 3/25/38 | | 362,000 | | 318,069 | |
CVS Health Corp., 5.05%, 3/25/48 | | 265,000 | | 233,996 | |
Duke University Health System, Inc., 3.92%, 6/1/47 | | 128,000 | | 104,646 | |
HCA, Inc., 2.375%, 7/15/31 | | 325,000 | | 240,908 | |
Humana, Inc., 2.15%, 2/3/32 | | 568,000 | | 432,462 | |
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, 3.00%, 6/1/51 | | 240,000 | | 159,538 | |
Roche Holdings, Inc., 2.61%, 12/13/51(1) | | 560,000 | | 366,949 | |
Universal Health Services, Inc., 1.65%, 9/1/26(1) | | 807,000 | | 677,240 | |
Universal Health Services, Inc., 2.65%, 10/15/30(1) | | 872,000 | | 646,356 | |
| | | 4,463,217 | |
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 0.6% | | | |
Caesars Entertainment, Inc., 4.625%, 10/15/29(1) | | 323,000 | | 247,592 | |
Carnival Corp., 5.75%, 3/1/27(1) | | 270,000 | | 189,749 | |
International Game Technology PLC, 5.25%, 1/15/29(1) | | 1,175,000 | | 1,043,265 | |
Marriott International, Inc., 3.50%, 10/15/32 | | 295,000 | | 237,771 | |
Penn Entertainment, Inc., 4.125%, 7/1/29(1) | | 441,000 | | 338,141 | |
Scientific Games International, Inc., 7.25%, 11/15/29(1) | | 620,000 | | 577,840 | |
| | | 2,634,358 | |
Household Durables — 0.4% | | | |
D.R. Horton, Inc., 2.50%, 10/15/24 | | 452,000 | | 430,219 | |
KB Home, 4.80%, 11/15/29 | | 520,000 | | 419,851 | |
Safehold Operating Partnership LP, 2.85%, 1/15/32 | | 630,000 | | 470,137 | |
Tempur Sealy International, Inc., 3.875%, 10/15/31(1) | | 493,000 | | 362,261 | |
| | | 1,682,468 | |
Household Products — 0.2% | | | |
Clorox Co., 4.60%, 5/1/32 | | 887,000 | | 827,272 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Insurance — 0.5% | | | |
Alleghany Corp., 3.25%, 8/15/51 | | $ | 515,000 | | $ | 348,253 | |
American International Group, Inc., 6.25%, 5/1/36 | | 522,000 | | 544,121 | |
Athene Global Funding, 1.99%, 8/19/28(1) | | 424,000 | | 334,747 | |
Sammons Financial Group, Inc., 4.75%, 4/8/32(1) | | 209,000 | | 170,862 | |
SBL Holdings, Inc., 5.125%, 11/13/26(1) | | 390,000 | | 356,155 | |
SBL Holdings, Inc., VRN, 6.50%(1)(2) | | 535,000 | | 403,925 | |
| | | 2,158,063 | |
Interactive Media and Services — 0.1% | | | |
Meta Platforms, Inc., 3.85%, 8/15/32(1) | | 299,000 | | 263,134 | |
Internet and Direct Marketing Retail — 0.1% | | | |
Amazon.com, Inc., 3.60%, 4/13/32 | | 725,000 | | 659,946 | |
IT Services — 0.1% | | | |
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., 5.10%, 7/15/32 | | 192,000 | | 180,679 | |
Fiserv, Inc., 2.65%, 6/1/30 | | 480,000 | | 389,638 | |
| | | 570,317 | |
Life Sciences Tools and Services — 0.2% | | | |
Danaher Corp., 2.80%, 12/10/51 | | 405,000 | | 261,753 | |
Illumina, Inc., 2.55%, 3/23/31 | | 613,000 | | 470,618 | |
| | | 732,371 | |
Machinery — 0.3% | | | |
John Deere Capital Corp., 4.35%, 9/15/32 | | 620,000 | | 589,659 | |
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp., 4.95%, 9/15/28 | | 601,000 | | 556,320 | |
| | | 1,145,979 | |
Media — 0.7% | | | |
Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital, 5.125%, 7/1/49 | | 325,000 | | 239,050 | |
Comcast Corp., 5.65%, 6/15/35 | | 89,000 | | 89,161 | |
Comcast Corp., 6.50%, 11/15/35 | | 164,000 | | 175,321 | |
Comcast Corp., 3.75%, 4/1/40 | | 588,000 | | 463,753 | |
Comcast Corp., 2.94%, 11/1/56 | | 390,000 | | 233,466 | |
DISH DBS Corp., 5.25%, 12/1/26(1) | | 275,000 | | 225,808 | |
Gray Escrow II, Inc., 5.375%, 11/15/31(1) | | 703,000 | | 552,952 | |
Paramount Global, 4.95%, 1/15/31 | | 240,000 | | 212,089 | |
Paramount Global, 4.375%, 3/15/43 | | 190,000 | | 127,008 | |
Time Warner Cable LLC, 4.50%, 9/15/42 | | 630,000 | | 436,326 | |
VTR Finance NV, 6.375%, 7/15/28(1) | | 822,000 | | 462,375 | |
| | | 3,217,309 | |
Metals and Mining — 0.3% | | | |
Glencore Funding LLC, 2.625%, 9/23/31(1) | | 580,000 | | 435,516 | |
Minera Mexico SA de CV, 4.50%, 1/26/50(1) | | 24,000 | | 16,751 | |
Nucor Corp., 3.125%, 4/1/32 | | 250,000 | | 204,463 | |
South32 Treasury Ltd., 4.35%, 4/14/32(1) | | 430,000 | | 370,623 | |
Teck Resources Ltd., 6.25%, 7/15/41 | | 150,000 | | 137,418 | |
| | | 1,164,771 | |
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 0.1% |
Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP / Ladder Capital Finance Corp., 4.75%, 6/15/29(1) | | 827,000 | | 620,498 | |
Multi-Utilities — 0.6% | | | |
Abu Dhabi National Energy Co. PJSC, 2.00%, 4/29/28(1) | | 405,000 | | 344,361 | |
Ameren Corp., 3.50%, 1/15/31 | | 577,000 | | 498,694 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Ameren Illinois Co., 3.85%, 9/1/32 | | $ | 243,000 | | $ | 219,251 | |
CenterPoint Energy, Inc., 2.65%, 6/1/31 | | 408,000 | | 326,480 | |
Dominion Energy, Inc., 4.90%, 8/1/41 | | 378,000 | | 333,772 | |
Dominion Energy, Inc., 4.85%, 8/15/52 | | 300,000 | | 256,165 | |
Sempra Energy, 3.25%, 6/15/27 | | 317,000 | | 289,808 | |
WEC Energy Group, Inc., 1.375%, 10/15/27 | | 680,000 | | 561,094 | |
| | | 2,829,625 | |
Multiline Retail — 0.1% | | | |
Target Corp., 4.50%, 9/15/32 | | 542,000 | | 517,226 | |
Target Corp., 3.90%, 11/15/47 | | 42,000 | | 33,929 | |
| | | 551,155 | |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 2.6% | | | |
Aker BP ASA, 3.75%, 1/15/30(1) | | 619,000 | | 527,063 | |
Aker BP ASA, 4.00%, 1/15/31(1) | | 242,000 | | 205,699 | |
Antero Resources Corp., 7.625%, 2/1/29(1) | | 338,000 | | 338,110 | |
BP Capital Markets America, Inc., 3.06%, 6/17/41 | | 330,000 | | 236,135 | |
Cenovus Energy, Inc., 2.65%, 1/15/32 | | 340,000 | | 262,535 | |
Continental Resources, Inc., 2.27%, 11/15/26(1) | | 430,000 | | 367,463 | |
Continental Resources, Inc., 2.875%, 4/1/32(1) | | 271,000 | | 198,819 | |
Enbridge, Inc., 3.40%, 8/1/51 | | 160,000 | | 107,693 | |
Energy Transfer LP, 5.25%, 4/15/29 | | 773,000 | | 727,985 | |
Energy Transfer LP, 4.90%, 3/15/35 | | 443,000 | | 373,062 | |
Enterprise Products Operating LLC, 4.85%, 3/15/44 | | 528,000 | | 444,484 | |
Enterprise Products Operating LLC, 3.30%, 2/15/53 | | 288,000 | | 188,137 | |
EQT Corp., 5.70%, 4/1/28(3) | | 432,000 | | 424,237 | |
Equinor ASA, 3.25%, 11/18/49 | | 249,000 | | 179,245 | |
Galaxy Pipeline Assets Bidco Ltd., 2.94%, 9/30/40(1) | | 1,014,857 | | 774,450 | |
Geopark Ltd., 5.50%, 1/17/27(1) | | 200,000 | | 156,421 | |
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 6.50%, 9/1/39 | | 351,000 | | 334,945 | |
MEG Energy Corp., 5.875%, 2/1/29(1) | | 980,000 | | 881,035 | |
MPLX LP, 2.65%, 8/15/30 | | 410,000 | | 321,806 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 3.50%, 1/30/23 | | 626,000 | | 618,535 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 6.50%, 3/13/27 | | 727,000 | | 610,062 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 6.625%, 6/15/35 | | 50,000 | | 31,986 | |
SA Global Sukuk Ltd., 2.69%, 6/17/31(1) | | 1,135,000 | | 959,678 | |
Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC, 5.625%, 3/1/25 | | 685,000 | | 685,067 | |
Shell International Finance BV, 2.375%, 11/7/29 | | 440,000 | | 369,396 | |
Southwestern Energy Co., 5.375%, 3/15/30 | | 972,000 | | 877,915 | |
Venture Global Calcasieu Pass LLC, 3.875%, 11/1/33(1) | | 407,000 | | 317,230 | |
| | | 11,519,193 | |
Paper and Forest Products — 0.1% | | | |
Georgia-Pacific LLC, 2.10%, 4/30/27(1) | | 475,000 | | 421,591 | |
Personal Products† | | | |
GSK Consumer Healthcare Capital US LLC, 4.00%, 3/24/52(1) | | 275,000 | | 204,089 | |
Pharmaceuticals — 0.3% | | | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., 2.95%, 3/15/32 | | 538,000 | | 460,613 | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., 2.55%, 11/13/50 | | 404,000 | | 250,152 | |
Merck & Co., Inc., 1.70%, 6/10/27 | | 420,000 | | 367,299 | |
Viatris, Inc., 4.00%, 6/22/50 | | 175,000 | | 105,125 | |
| | | 1,183,189 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Real Estate Management and Development — 0.1% | | | |
Essential Properties LP, 2.95%, 7/15/31 | | $ | 421,000 | | $ | 308,186 | |
Road and Rail — 0.4% | | | |
Ashtead Capital, Inc., 5.50%, 8/11/32(1) | | 140,000 | | 130,162 | |
Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 4.15%, 4/1/45 | | 347,000 | | 285,967 | |
Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 3.30%, 9/15/51 | | 240,000 | | 171,660 | |
CSX Corp., 4.10%, 11/15/32 | | 370,000 | | 336,249 | |
DAE Funding LLC, 1.55%, 8/1/24(1) | | 256,000 | | 234,089 | |
Norfolk Southern Corp., 4.55%, 6/1/53 | | 270,000 | | 229,422 | |
Union Pacific Corp., 3.55%, 8/15/39 | | 654,000 | | 519,458 | |
| | | 1,907,007 | |
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 0.3% |
Broadcom, Inc., 4.00%, 4/15/29(1) | | 340,000 | | 299,968 | |
Broadcom, Inc., 4.93%, 5/15/37(1) | | 377,000 | | 311,573 | |
Intel Corp., 4.90%, 8/5/52 | | 300,000 | | 265,475 | |
Intel Corp., 3.20%, 8/12/61 | | 558,000 | | 349,121 | |
Qorvo, Inc., 4.375%, 10/15/29 | | 241,000 | | 206,782 | |
| | | 1,432,919 | |
Software — 0.1% | | | |
Oracle Corp., 3.90%, 5/15/35 | | 225,000 | | 172,800 | |
Oracle Corp., 3.85%, 7/15/36 | | 169,000 | | 126,744 | |
Oracle Corp., 3.60%, 4/1/40 | | 470,000 | | 319,842 | |
| | | 619,386 | |
Specialty Retail — 0.9% | | | |
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc., 3.15%, 1/15/32 | | 630,000 | | 480,744 | |
Home Depot, Inc., 4.50%, 9/15/32 | | 930,000 | | 889,843 | |
Home Depot, Inc., 3.90%, 6/15/47 | | 1,018,000 | | 812,065 | |
Lowe's Cos., Inc., 2.625%, 4/1/31 | | 1,055,000 | | 849,855 | |
Lowe's Cos., Inc., 4.25%, 4/1/52 | | 890,000 | | 682,566 | |
Michaels Cos., Inc., 5.25%, 5/1/28(1) | | 256,000 | | 180,253 | |
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc., 4.70%, 6/15/32 | | 340,000 | | 318,801 | |
| | | 4,214,127 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 0.2% |
Apple, Inc., 3.25%, 8/8/29 | | 865,000 | | 790,466 | |
Dell International LLC / EMC Corp., 8.10%, 7/15/36 | | 140,000 | | 148,427 | |
| | | 938,893 | |
Trading Companies and Distributors — 0.1% | | | |
Aircastle Ltd., 5.25%, 8/11/25(1) | | 464,000 | | 437,219 | |
Water Utilities — 0.2% | | | |
American Water Capital Corp., 4.45%, 6/1/32 | | 630,000 | | 585,651 | |
Essential Utilities, Inc., 2.70%, 4/15/30 | | 513,000 | | 420,689 | |
| | | 1,006,340 | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.9% | | | |
Sprint Corp., 7.625%, 2/15/25 | | 1,030,000 | | 1,057,591 | |
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 4.75%, 2/1/28 | | 986,000 | | 932,534 | |
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 3.375%, 4/15/29 | | 860,000 | | 744,330 | |
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 3.50%, 4/15/31 | | 486,000 | | 409,173 | |
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 5.65%, 1/15/53 | | 292,000 | | 276,533 | |
Vodafone Group PLC, VRN, 4.125%, 6/4/81 | | 585,000 | | 406,405 | |
| | | 3,826,566 | |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $149,092,040) | | | 124,627,697 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES — 25.0% | | | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 4.375%, 11/15/39 | | $ | 600,000 | | $ | 634,254 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1.125%, 8/15/40 | | 600,000 | | 372,023 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1.875%, 2/15/41 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,063,271 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.25%, 5/15/41 | | 900,000 | | 680,889 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.75%, 8/15/41 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,438,887 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.00%, 11/15/41 | | 2,300,000 | | 1,647,600 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.125%, 11/15/41 | | 638,000 | | 555,359 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.375%, 2/15/42 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,066,875 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.125%, 2/15/42 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,307,520 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.00%, 5/15/42 | | 2,800,000 | | 2,384,266 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.25%, 5/15/42 | | 5,900,000 | | 5,238,094 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.375%, 8/15/42 | | 6,000,000 | | 5,436,562 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.75%, 11/15/42 | | 1,085,000 | | 879,952 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.875%, 5/15/43 | | 400,000 | | 330,031 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.75%, 11/15/43 | | 600,000 | | 570,422 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.125%, 8/15/44 | | 200,000 | | 171,102 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.00%, 11/15/44 | | 200,000 | | 167,250 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.00%, 11/15/45 | | 200,000 | | 167,086 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.75%, 11/15/47 | | 600,000 | | 480,492 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.375%, 11/15/48 | | 600,000 | | 546,656 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.875%, 5/15/49 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,502,715 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.25%, 8/15/49 | | 2,400,000 | | 1,756,500 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.375%, 11/15/49 | | 2,390,000 | | 1,801,089 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1.625%, 11/15/50 | | 600,000 | | 372,797 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1.875%, 2/15/51 | | 400,000 | | 264,969 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.375%, 5/15/51 | | 4,400,000 | | 3,293,813 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.00%, 8/15/51 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,367,031 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.875%, 5/15/52 | | 3,400,000 | | 2,852,281 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.125%, 1/15/25(4) | | 3,500,000 | | 3,261,426 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.75%, 3/15/25 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,825,391 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.75%, 6/30/25(4) | | 1,700,000 | | 1,634,324 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.125%, 8/15/25 | | 1,000,000 | | 969,414 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.50%, 9/15/25 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,959,375 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.00%, 9/30/25 | | 3,500,000 | | 3,378,730 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.50%, 3/31/27 | | 8,000,000 | | 7,474,375 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.75%, 4/30/27 | | 8,800,000 | | 8,306,719 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.625%, 5/31/27 | | 7,000,000 | | 6,572,617 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.25%, 6/30/27 | | 7,000,000 | | 6,747,617 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.75%, 7/31/27 | | 1,000,000 | | 941,797 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.875%, 4/30/29 | | 9,000,000 | | 8,403,750 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.25%, 6/30/29 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,779,980 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.625%, 7/31/29 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,378,711 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.125%, 8/31/29 | | 3,800,000 | | 3,607,328 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.875%, 2/15/32 | | 1,400,000 | | 1,186,609 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.875%, 5/15/32 | | 6,800,000 | | 6,288,406 | |
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES (Cost $123,285,321) |
| | 111,066,355 | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 18.3% |
Adjustable-Rate U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities — 0.2% |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.01%, (1-year H15T1Y plus 2.26%), 4/1/37 | | 22,937 | | 23,406 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.60%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.87%), 7/1/41 | | $ | 43,097 | | $ | 43,993 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.76%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.63%), 8/1/46 | | 76,799 | | 77,464 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.11%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.64%), 9/1/47 | | 48,034 | | 47,255 | |
FNMA, VRN, 3.29%, (6-month LIBOR plus 1.57%), 6/1/35 | | 9,311 | | 9,529 | |
FNMA, VRN, 2.71%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.61%), 4/1/46 | | 210,977 | | 215,764 | |
FNMA, VRN, 3.18%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.61%), 3/1/47 | | 19,288 | | 18,481 | |
FNMA, VRN, 3.19%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.62%), 5/1/47 | | 194,005 | | 191,903 | |
| | | 627,795 | |
Fixed-Rate U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities — 18.1% |
FHLMC, 6.00%, 9/1/35 | | 174,127 | | 183,327 | |
FHLMC, 6.00%, 2/1/38 | | 89,291 | | 94,016 | |
FHLMC, 2.50%, 3/1/42 | | 1,692,059 | | 1,449,813 | |
FHLMC, 3.00%, 1/1/50 | | 2,183,370 | | 1,917,457 | |
FHLMC, 3.50%, 5/1/50 | | 400,595 | | 364,332 | |
FHLMC, 2.50%, 10/1/50 | | 1,847,543 | | 1,562,709 | |
FHLMC, 2.50%, 5/1/51 | | 2,599,561 | | 2,204,972 | |
FHLMC, 3.50%, 5/1/51 | | 2,524,157 | | 2,299,446 | |
FHLMC, 3.00%, 7/1/51 | | 1,712,568 | | 1,515,079 | |
FHLMC, 3.00%, 7/1/51 | | 1,725,956 | | 1,512,931 | |
FHLMC, 2.00%, 8/1/51 | | 2,152,487 | | 1,752,381 | |
FHLMC, 4.00%, 8/1/51 | | 1,027,587 | | 964,638 | |
FHLMC, 2.50%, 10/1/51 | | 1,219,819 | | 1,032,278 | |
FHLMC, 3.00%, 12/1/51 | | 1,765,765 | | 1,547,178 | |
FHLMC, 3.50%, 5/1/52 | | 1,411,299 | | 1,272,696 | |
FHLMC, 4.00%, 5/1/52 | | 1,392,127 | | 1,293,532 | |
FHLMC, 4.00%, 5/1/52 | | 2,050,559 | | 1,907,496 | |
FNMA, 6.00%, 12/1/33 | | 119,943 | | 126,136 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 3/1/34 | | 432,152 | | 409,711 | |
FNMA, 2.00%, 6/1/36 | | 3,921,167 | | 3,464,134 | |
FNMA, 6.00%, 9/1/37 | | 130,772 | | 137,756 | |
FNMA, 6.00%, 11/1/37 | | 145,304 | | 153,242 | |
FNMA, 4.50%, 4/1/39 | | 146,295 | | 143,598 | |
FNMA, 4.50%, 5/1/39 | | 413,704 | | 406,158 | |
FNMA, 6.50%, 5/1/39 | | 60,347 | | 63,063 | |
FNMA, 4.50%, 10/1/39 | | 716,318 | | 702,438 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 8/1/41 | | 620,198 | | 591,728 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 10/1/41 | | 423,540 | | 390,334 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 2/1/42 | | 313,033 | | 288,010 | |
FNMA, 2.50%, 3/1/42 | | 1,573,072 | | 1,348,836 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 5/1/42 | | 199,258 | | 183,308 | |
FNMA, 2.50%, 6/1/42 | | 1,326,598 | | 1,136,870 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 6/1/42 | | 1,679,473 | | 1,544,161 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 8/1/42 | | 485,402 | | 446,286 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 9/1/42 | | 152,900 | | 140,598 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 5/1/45 | | 297,636 | | 273,112 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 11/1/45 | | 321,608 | | 305,655 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 11/1/45 | | 138,742 | | 131,731 | |
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| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
FNMA, 4.00%, 2/1/46 | | $ | 527,436 | | $ | 500,694 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 4/1/46 | | 414,227 | | 393,510 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 2/1/47 | | 753,000 | | 689,757 | |
FNMA, 3.00%, 6/1/50 | | 2,534,426 | | 2,226,560 | |
FNMA, 2.50%, 12/1/51 | | 1,842,882 | | 1,554,584 | |
FNMA, 2.50%, 12/1/51 | | 465,757 | | 392,507 | |
FNMA, 2.50%, 1/1/52 | | 903,501 | | 761,646 | |
FNMA, 3.00%, 2/1/52 | | 1,722,870 | | 1,507,144 | |
FNMA, 2.00%, 3/1/52 | | 3,851,688 | | 3,134,472 | |
FNMA, 2.50%, 3/1/52 | | 1,748,081 | | 1,477,958 | |
FNMA, 3.00%, 3/1/52 | | 2,756,216 | | 2,420,773 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 4/1/52 | | 755,315 | | 681,467 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 4/1/52 | | 2,148,012 | | 2,004,805 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 4/1/52 | | 719,791 | | 670,585 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 4/1/52 | | 804,151 | | 748,831 | |
FNMA, 3.00%, 5/1/52 | | 1,532,440 | | 1,348,917 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 5/1/52 | | 1,886,897 | | 1,754,676 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 5/1/52 | | 2,961,366 | | 2,755,447 | |
FNMA, 3.00%, 6/1/52 | | 617,212 | | 543,293 | |
FNMA, 4.50%, 7/1/52 | | 582,134 | | 556,682 | |
FNMA, 5.00%, 8/1/52 | | 3,921,975 | | 3,834,516 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 6/1/57 | | 446,199 | | 421,699 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 11/1/59 | | 444,650 | | 419,746 | |
GNMA, 7.00%, 4/20/26 | | 75 | | 76 | |
GNMA, 7.50%, 8/15/26 | | 166 | | 170 | |
GNMA, 8.00%, 8/15/26 | | 60 | | 62 | |
GNMA, 8.00%, 6/15/27 | | 270 | | 270 | |
GNMA, 6.50%, 3/15/28 | | 370 | | 387 | |
GNMA, 6.50%, 5/15/28 | | 945 | | 977 | |
GNMA, 7.00%, 5/15/31 | | 1,136 | | 1,185 | |
GNMA, 5.50%, 12/15/32 | | 40,882 | | 43,132 | |
GNMA, 4.50%, 8/15/33 | | 53,410 | | 52,306 | |
GNMA, 6.00%, 9/20/38 | | 44,924 | | 48,097 | |
GNMA, 5.50%, 11/15/38 | | 43,985 | | 45,078 | |
GNMA, 5.50%, 11/15/38 | | 17,991 | | 18,191 | |
GNMA, 6.00%, 1/20/39 | | 10,333 | | 11,107 | |
GNMA, 4.50%, 4/15/39 | | 70,638 | | 69,072 | |
GNMA, 4.50%, 6/15/39 | | 165,098 | | 162,971 | |
GNMA, 4.50%, 1/15/40 | | 113,804 | | 112,220 | |
GNMA, 4.50%, 4/15/40 | | 105,407 | | 103,946 | |
GNMA, 4.00%, 7/15/40 | | 72,843 | | 69,453 | |
GNMA, 4.50%, 12/15/40 | | 201,496 | | 198,907 | |
GNMA, 3.50%, 6/20/42 | | 498,824 | | 463,945 | |
GNMA, 3.00%, 4/20/50 | | 640,281 | | 570,775 | |
GNMA, 3.00%, 5/20/50 | | 652,114 | | 581,170 | |
GNMA, 3.00%, 6/20/50 | | 976,942 | | 872,995 | |
GNMA, 3.00%, 7/20/50 | | 1,723,537 | | 1,535,152 | |
GNMA, 2.00%, 10/20/50 | | 6,069,357 | | 5,102,409 | |
GNMA, 2.50%, 11/20/50 | | 2,522,697 | | 2,155,103 | |
GNMA, 3.50%, 6/20/51 | | 952,473 | | 874,296 | |
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| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
GNMA, 2.50%, 9/20/51 | | $ | 1,680,096 | | $ | 1,450,888 | |
| | | 80,605,755 | |
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $88,319,318) | | | 81,233,550 | |
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS — 7.8% |
Private Sponsor Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 7.5% |
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-4, Class 4A1, VRN, 2.97%, 3/25/35 | | 113,697 | | 112,536 | |
Arroyo Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-1, Class M1, 4.28%, 3/25/55(1) | | 2,166,000 | | 2,073,338 | |
Banc of America Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-E, Class 2A6 SEQ, VRN, 3.59%, 6/25/34 | | 60,118 | | 58,273 | |
Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-1, Class A1, VRN, 2.40%, (1-year H15T1Y plus 2.25%), 2/25/36 | | 33,635 | | 32,707 | |
Bellemeade Re Ltd., Series 2017-1, Class M2, VRN, 6.43%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.35%), 10/25/27(1) | | 307,514 | | 307,583 | |
Bellemeade Re Ltd., Series 2018-1A, Class M2, VRN, 5.98%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.90%), 4/25/28(1) | | 1,431,575 | | 1,427,117 | |
Bellemeade Re Ltd., Series 2018-3A, Class M1B, VRN, 4.93%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.85%), 10/25/28(1) | | 884,027 | | 882,411 | |
Bellemeade Re Ltd., Series 2019-3A, Class M1C, VRN, 5.03%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.95%), 7/25/29(1) | | 309,000 | | 305,491 | |
Bellemeade Re Ltd., Series 2021-3A, Class M1B, VRN, 3.68%, (30-day average SOFR plus 1.40%), 9/25/31(1) | | 1,925,000 | | 1,793,924 | |
CHNGE Mortgage Trust, Series 2022-NQM1, Class A2 SEQ, VRN, 5.82%, 6/25/67(1) | | 1,006,398 | | 979,075 | |
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2015-PS1, Class B3, VRN, 5.25%, 9/25/42(1) | | 463,335 | | 434,869 | |
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2004-UST1, Class A5, VRN, 2.93%, 8/25/34 | | 286,288 | | 278,749 | |
Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Series 2005-17, Class 1A11, 5.50%, 9/25/35 | | 2,526 | | 2,266 | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates, Series 2020-SPT1, Class B2, VRN, 3.39%, 4/25/65(1) | | 1,616,300 | | 1,554,763 | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-AFC1, Class B1, VRN, 4.07%, 7/25/49(1) | | 1,155,243 | | 933,587 | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-NQM1, Class B1, VRN, 3.89%, 10/25/59(1) | | 1,070,850 | | 917,000 | |
Eagle RE Ltd., Series 2018-1, Class M2, VRN, 6.08%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.00%), 11/25/28(1) | | 1,600,000 | | 1,587,617 | |
Ellington Financial Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-1, Class B1, VRN, 5.14%, 5/25/65(1) | | 1,000,000 | | 980,017 | |
First Horizon Alternative Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2004-AA4, Class A1, VRN, 3.12%, 10/25/34 | | 160,925 | | 160,238 | |
Galton Funding Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-H1, Class B1 SEQ, VRN, 3.89%, 10/25/59(1) | | 2,000,000 | | 1,892,152 | |
GCAT Trust, Series 2019-NQM3, Class B1, VRN, 3.95%, 11/25/59(1) | | 1,100,000 | | 913,920 | |
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-5, Class 3A3, VRN, 2.78%, 5/25/34 | | 88,938 | | 83,843 | |
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-7, Class 3A1, VRN, 3.09%, 6/25/34 | | 35,294 | | 32,544 | |
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-AR1, Class 3A1, VRN, 3.00%, 1/25/35 | | 95,354 | | 92,819 | |
Home RE Ltd., Series 2018-1, Class M2, VRN, 6.08%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.00%), 10/25/28(1) | | 1,480,791 | | 1,467,298 | |
Home RE Ltd., Series 2020-1, Class M1C, VRN, 7.23%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.15%), 10/25/30(1) | | 440,521 | | 441,665 | |
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| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Home RE Ltd., Series 2022-1, Class M1A, VRN, 5.13%, (30-day average SOFR plus 2.85%), 10/25/34(1) | | $ | 550,000 | | $ | 537,258 | |
Homeward Opportunities Fund I Trust, Series 2020-2, Class B3, VRN, 5.49%, 5/25/65(1) | | 1,350,000 | | 1,292,676 | |
JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-S2, Class 3A1, VRN, 7.17%, 2/25/32 | | 11,520 | | 10,571 | |
JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-INV1, Class B4, VRN, 4.97%, 10/25/49(1) | | 3,128,019 | | 2,660,850 | |
JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-LTV3, Class B4, VRN, 4.39%, 3/25/50(1) | | 1,132,717 | | 968,555 | |
MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust, Series 2004-13, Class 3A7, VRN, 3.82%, 11/21/34 | | 65,116 | | 61,827 | |
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Series 2005-3, Class 2A, VRN, 2.99%, 11/25/35 | | 115,281 | | 109,940 | |
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Series 2005-A2, Class A1, VRN, 2.77%, 2/25/35 | | 103,134 | | 98,139 | |
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Series 2005-A2, Class A2, VRN, 2.77%, 2/25/35 | | 51,567 | | 49,148 | |
Oaktown Re V Ltd., Series 2020-2A, Class M1B, VRN, 6.68%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.60%), 10/25/30(1) | | 100,377 | | 100,484 | |
Radnor RE Ltd., Series 2021-2, Class M1A, VRN, 4.13%, (30-day average SOFR plus 1.85%), 11/25/31(1) | | 752,871 | | 733,074 | |
Radnor RE Ltd., Series 2021-2, Class M1B, VRN, 5.98%, (30-day average SOFR plus 3.70%), 11/25/31(1) | | 675,000 | | 634,521 | |
Seasoned Credit Risk Transfer Trust, Series 2021-1, Class M, 4.25%, 9/25/60(1) | | 2,000,000 | | 1,737,105 | |
Sofi Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-1A, Class 1A4 SEQ, VRN, 3.00%, 11/25/46(1) | | 83,074 | | 76,553 | |
Starwood Mortgage Residential Trust, Series 2020-2, Class B1E, VRN, 3.00%, 4/25/60(1) | | 584,000 | | 581,218 | |
Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-8, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.64%, 7/25/34 | | 122,179 | | 119,717 | |
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2021-R1, Class M1 SEQ, 2.34%, 10/25/63(1) | | 600,000 | | 519,281 | |
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2022-INV1, Class A2 SEQ, 5.80%, 8/25/67(1) | | 912,742 | | 884,799 | |
Vista Point Securitization Trust, Series 2020-1, Class B1, VRN, 5.375%, 3/25/65(1) | | 2,600,000 | | 2,477,505 | |
WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Trust, Series 2003-S11, Class 3A5, 5.95%, 11/25/33 | | 22,817 | | 22,038 | |
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-7, Class 3A1 SEQ, 6.00%, 6/25/36 | | 62,523 | | 63,312 | |
| | | 33,484,373 | |
U.S. Government Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.3% |
FHLMC, Series 2020-HQA2, Class M2, VRN, 6.18%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.10%), 3/25/50(1) | | 110,129 | | 110,164 | |
FHLMC, Series 2020-HQA3, Class M2, VRN, 6.68%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.60%), 7/25/50(1) | | 7,947 | | 7,946 | |
FHLMC, Series 3397, Class GF, VRN, 3.32%, (1-month LIBOR plus 0.50%), 12/15/37 | | 96,685 | | 96,052 | |
FHLMC, Series 5123, Class HI, IO, 5.00%, 1/25/42 | | 28,748 | | 5,424 | |
FHLMC, Series 5146, Class DI, IO, 5.50%, 7/25/39 | | 19,355 | | 3,986 | |
FNMA, Series 2014-C02, Class 2M2, VRN, 5.68%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.60%), 5/25/24 | | 178,402 | | 178,003 | |
FNMA, Series 2014-C04, Class 1M2, VRN, 7.98%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.90%), 11/25/24 | | 190,994 | | 197,511 | |
FNMA, Series 2015-C02, Class 1M2, VRN, 7.08%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.00%), 5/25/25 | | 42,572 | | 43,248 | |
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| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
FNMA, Series 2015-C04, Class 1M2, VRN, 8.78%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.70%), 4/25/28 | | $ | 431,563 | | $ | 447,409 | |
FNMA, Series 2016-C01, Class 1M2, VRN, 9.83%, (1-month LIBOR plus 6.75%), 8/25/28 | | 48,695 | | 51,441 | |
GNMA, Series 2007-5, Class FA, VRN, 3.15%, (1-month LIBOR plus 0.14%), 2/20/37 | | 121,235 | | 120,782 | |
| | | 1,261,966 | |
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS (Cost $37,650,082) |
| | 34,746,339 | |
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES — 6.9% | | | |
Aligned Data Centers Issuer LLC, Series 2021-1A, Class B, 2.48%, 8/15/46(1) | | 975,000 | | 814,759 | |
Applebee's Funding LLC / IHOP Funding LLC, Series 2019-1A, Class A2II SEQ, 4.72%, 6/5/49(1) | | 990,000 | | 924,412 | |
Blackbird Capital Aircraft, Series 2021-1A, Class B, 3.45%, 7/15/46(1) | | 2,346,455 | | 1,767,709 | |
Castlelake Aircraft Securitization Trust, Series 2018-1, Class A SEQ, 4.125%, 6/15/43(1) | | 562,655 | | 493,180 | |
Castlelake Aircraft Structured Trust, Series 2017-1R, Class A SEQ, 2.74%, 8/15/41(1) | | 848,984 | | 755,581 | |
Castlelake Aircraft Structured Trust, Series 2021-1A, Class A SEQ, 3.47%, 1/15/46(1) | | 2,167,100 | | 1,902,207 | |
Clsec Holdings 22t LLC, Series 2021-1, Class C, 6.17%, 5/11/37(1) | | 2,450,615 | | 2,002,597 | |
Cologix Canadian Issuer LP, Series 2022-1CAN, Class A2 SEQ, 4.94%, 1/25/52(1) | CAD | 2,100,000 | | 1,404,725 | |
DI Issuer LLC, Series 2021-1A, Class A2 SEQ, 3.72%, 9/15/51(1) | | $ | 2,675,000 | | 2,344,700 | |
Diamond Issuer, Series 2021-1A, Class C, 3.79%, 11/20/51(1) | | 1,900,000 | | 1,550,276 | |
Diamond Resorts Owner Trust, Series 2021-1A, Class C, 2.70%, 11/21/33(1) | | 731,571 | | 668,293 | |
Edgeconnex Data Centers Issuer LLC, Series 2022-1, Class A2 SEQ, 4.25%, 3/25/52(1) | | 1,188,029 | | 1,073,622 | |
FirstKey Homes Trust, Series 2021-SFR1, Class F1, 3.24%, 8/17/38(1) | | 1,400,000 | | 1,176,807 | |
Flexential Issuer, Series 2021-1A, Class A2 SEQ, 3.25%, 11/27/51(1) | | 1,639,000 | | 1,429,086 | |
Goodgreen Trust, Series 2018-1A, Class A, VRN, 3.93%, 10/15/53(1) | | 937,576 | | 856,973 | |
Goodgreen Trust, Series 2021-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.66%, 10/15/56(1) | | 641,945 | | 563,346 | |
Lunar Aircarft Ltd., Series 2020-1A, Class A SEQ, 3.38%, 2/15/45(1) | | 1,218,860 | | 987,867 | |
Lunar Structured Aircraft Portfolio Notes, Series 2021-1, Class B, 3.43%, 10/15/46(1) | | 580,939 | | 467,640 | |
Lunar Structured Aircraft Portfolio Notes, Series 2021-1, Class A SEQ, 2.64%, 10/15/46(1) | | 1,579,660 | | 1,308,016 | |
MAPS Trust, Series 2021-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.52%, 6/15/46(1) | | 1,258,993 | | 1,035,101 | |
Navigator Aircraft ABS Ltd., Series 2021-1, Class A SEQ, 2.77%, 11/15/46(1) | | 1,603,869 | | 1,366,329 | |
Pioneer Aircraft Finance Ltd., Series 2019-1, Class A SEQ, 3.97%, 6/15/44(1) | | 1,306,326 | | 1,175,717 | |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2019-2A, Class C, 3.12%, 5/20/36(1) | | 113,482 | | 108,602 | |
Slam Ltd., Series 2021-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.43%, 6/15/46(1) | | 1,014,090 | | 834,001 | |
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| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
START II Ltd., Series 2019-1, Class A SEQ, 4.09%, 3/15/44(1) | | $ | 1,122,130 | | $ | 995,847 | |
Stonepeak ABS, Series 2021-1A, Class AA, 2.30%, 2/28/33(1) | | 671,902 | | 597,226 | |
Tricon American Homes, Series 2020-SFR1, Class C, 2.25%, 7/17/38(1) | | 500,000 | | 430,862 | |
Tricon American Homes, Series 2020-SFR1, Class D, 2.55%, 7/17/38(1) | | 1,200,000 | | 1,031,807 | |
VSE VOI Mortgage LLC, Series 2018-A, Class B, 3.72%, 2/20/36(1) | | 440,178 | | 426,124 | |
TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $35,557,874) |
| | 30,493,412 | |
COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS — 5.4% | | | |
AIMCO CLO Ltd., Series 2019-10A, Class CR, VRN, 4.66%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.90%), 7/22/32(1) | | 950,000 | | 868,611 | |
ARES L CLO Ltd., Series 2018-50A, Class CR, VRN, 4.41%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.90%), 1/15/32(1) | | 850,000 | | 779,816 | |
ARES LII CLO Ltd., Series 2019-52A, Class CR, VRN, 4.86%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.10%), 4/22/31(1) | | 700,000 | | 645,033 | |
Ares XL CLO Ltd., Series 2016-40A, Class CRR, VRN, 5.31%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.80%), 1/15/29(1) | | 1,275,000 | | 1,148,995 | |
Atrium IX, Series 9A, Class BR2, VRN, 4.54%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.50%), 5/28/30(1) | | 625,000 | | 597,738 | |
Bain Capital Credit CLO Ltd., Series 2019-2A, Class CR, VRN, 4.84%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.10%), 10/17/32(1) | | 850,000 | | 781,526 | |
BDS Ltd., Series 2021-FL7, Class C, VRN, 4.69%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.70%), 6/16/36(1) | | 1,600,000 | | 1,525,162 | |
BXMT Ltd., Series 2020-FL2, Class D, VRN, 4.99%, (1-month SOFR plus 2.06%), 2/15/38(1) | | 1,430,000 | | 1,345,283 | |
Dewolf Park CLO Ltd., Series 2017-1A, Class CR, VRN, 4.36%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.85%), 10/15/30(1) | | 1,000,000 | | 923,804 | |
Dryden CLO Ltd., Series 2019-72A, Class CR, VRN, 4.76%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.85%), 5/15/32(1) | | 900,000 | | 819,295 | |
Goldentree Loan Management US CLO Ltd., Series 2019-4A, Class CR, VRN, 4.78%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.00%), 4/24/31(1) | | 1,125,000 | | 1,035,326 | |
Greystone CRE Notes Ltd., Series 2019-FL2, Class C, VRN, 4.82%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.00%), 9/15/37(1) | | 920,500 | | 900,504 | |
Greystone CRE Notes Ltd., Series 2019-FL2, Class D, VRN, 5.22%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.40%), 9/15/37(1) | | 801,500 | | 778,613 | |
KKR CLO Ltd., Series 2018, Class CR, VRN, 4.84%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.10%), 7/18/30(1) | | 700,000 | | 661,251 | |
KKR Static CLO I Ltd., Series 2022-1A, Class B, VRN, 5.08%, (3-month SOFR plus 2.60%), 7/20/31(1) | | 725,000 | | 693,394 | |
Marathon CLO Ltd., Series 2021-17A, Class B1, VRN, 5.39%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.68%), 1/20/35(1) | | 1,325,000 | | 1,210,205 | |
Nassau Ltd., Series 2019-IA, Class BR, VRN, 3.64%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.60%), 4/15/31(1) | | 1,500,000 | | 1,407,693 | |
Octagon Investment Partners Ltd., Series 2017-1A, Class CR, VRN, 4.76%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.05%), 7/20/30(1) | | 750,000 | | 701,921 | |
Palmer Square Loan Funding Ltd., Series 2022-1A, Class D, VRN, 7.33%, (3-month SOFR plus 5.00%), 4/15/30(1) | | 900,000 | | 793,692 | |
Palmer Square Loan Funding Ltd., Series 2022-2A, Class A2, VRN, 2.99%, (3-month SOFR plus 1.90%), 10/15/30(1) | | 725,000 | | 699,396 | |
Palmer Square Loan Funding Ltd., Series 2022-5A, Class A2 VRN, 5.17%, (3-month SOFR plus 2.65%), 1/15/31(1) | | 450,000 | | 445,449 | |
PFP Ltd., Series 2021-8, Class D, VRN, 5.09%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.15%), 8/9/37(1) | | 1,100,000 | | 1,023,948 | |
Ready Capital Mortgage Financing LLC, Series 2021-FL5, Class C, VRN, 5.33%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.25%), 4/25/38(1) | | 759,000 | | 721,869 | |
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| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Rockford Tower CLO Ltd., Series 2020-1A, Class C, VRN, 5.06%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.35%), 1/20/32(1) | | $ | 1,100,000 | | $ | 1,027,243 | |
TCI-Symphony CLO Ltd., Series 2016 -1A, Class CR2, VRN, 4.61%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.15%), 10/13/32(1) | | 800,000 | | 742,789 | |
TCI-Symphony CLO Ltd., Series 2017-1A, Class CR, VRN, 4.31%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.80%), 7/15/30(1) | | 1,300,000 | | 1,208,847 | |
Wellfleet CLO Ltd., Series 2022-1A, Class B1, VRN, 4.47%, (3-month SOFR plus 2.35%), 4/15/34(1) | | 675,000 | | 648,111 | |
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS (Cost $25,779,723) |
| | 24,135,514 | |
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 1.8% |
BX Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-VIV2, Class C, VRN, 3.66%, 3/9/44(1) | | 758,491 | | 601,281 | |
BX Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-VIVA, Class D, VRN, 3.67%, 3/11/44(1) | | 825,000 | | 618,051 | |
BX Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-VOLT, Class F, VRN, 5.22%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.40%), 9/15/36(1) | | 1,800,000 | | 1,661,334 | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates, Series 2019-ICE4, Class E, VRN, 4.97%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.15%), 5/15/36(1) | | 2,555,000 | | 2,472,147 | |
Med Trust, Series 2021-MDLN, Class F, VRN, 6.82%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.00%), 11/15/38(1) | | 1,665,150 | | 1,540,124 | |
One Market Plaza Trust, Series 2017-1MKT, Class B, 3.85%, 2/10/32(1) | | 1,097,000 | | 1,051,504 | |
TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $8,742,786) |
| | 7,944,441 | |
MUNICIPAL SECURITIES — 1.7% | | | |
Bay Area Toll Authority Rev., 6.92%, 4/1/40 | | 330,000 | | 382,343 | |
California State University Rev., 2.98%, 11/1/51 | | 400,000 | | 274,888 | |
Chicago GO, 7.05%, 1/1/23, Prerefunded at 100% of Par(5) | | 5,000 | | 5,036 | |
Chicago GO, 7.05%, 1/1/29 | | 35,000 | | 34,902 | |
Dallas Area Rapid Transit Rev., 6.00%, 12/1/44 | | 190,000 | | 209,039 | |
Escambia County Health Facilities Authority Rev., (Baptist Health Care Corp. Obligated Group), 3.61%, 8/15/40 (AGM) | | 105,000 | | 80,923 | |
Foothill-Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency Rev., 4.09%, 1/15/49 | | 387,000 | | 285,074 | |
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp. Rev., 2.75%, 6/1/34 | | 910,000 | | 716,937 | |
Houston GO, 3.96%, 3/1/47 | | 255,000 | | 214,976 | |
Los Angeles Community College District GO, 6.75%, 8/1/49 | | 130,000 | | 160,585 | |
Los Angeles Unified School District GO, 5.75%, 7/1/34 | | 300,000 | | 307,636 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Rev., 6.69%, 11/15/40 | | 240,000 | | 252,715 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Rev., 6.81%, 11/15/40 | | 185,000 | | 198,908 | |
Michigan Strategic Fund Rev., (Flint Water Advocacy Fund), 3.23%, 9/1/47 | | 580,000 | | 414,628 | |
Missouri Highway & Transportation Commission Rev., 5.45%, 5/1/33 | | 50,000 | | 51,223 | |
New Jersey Turnpike Authority Rev., 7.41%, 1/1/40 | | 300,000 | | 367,761 | |
New Jersey Turnpike Authority Rev., 7.10%, 1/1/41 | | 40,000 | | 47,346 | |
Ohio Turnpike & Infrastructure Commission Rev., 3.22%, 2/15/48 | | 455,000 | | 331,482 | |
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| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Ohio Water Development Authority Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Rev., 4.88%, 12/1/34 | | $ | 160,000 | | $ | 161,209 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Rev., 5.56%, 12/1/49 | | 240,000 | | 254,000 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Rev., 4.93%, 10/1/51 | | 150,000 | | 144,061 | |
Regents of the University of California Medical Center Pooled Rev., 3.26%, 5/15/60 | | 225,000 | | 147,803 | |
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey Rev., 5.67%, 5/1/40 | | 395,000 | | 410,708 | |
Sacramento Municipal Utility District Rev., 6.16%, 5/15/36 | | 355,000 | | 389,018 | |
San Antonio Electric & Gas Systems Rev., 5.99%, 2/1/39 | | 178,000 | | 191,095 | |
San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Rev., 5.59%, 7/1/43 | | 125,000 | | 120,630 | |
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Water Rev., 6.00%, 11/1/40 | | 180,000 | | 193,902 | |
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Rev., 5.88%, 4/1/32 | | 230,000 | | 239,149 | |
State of California GO, 4.60%, 4/1/38 | | 140,000 | | 131,085 | |
State of California GO, 7.55%, 4/1/39 | | 260,000 | | 324,436 | |
State of California GO, 7.30%, 10/1/39 | | 135,000 | | 161,884 | |
State of California GO, 7.60%, 11/1/40 | | 25,000 | | 31,501 | |
State of Washington GO, 5.14%, 8/1/40 | | 190,000 | | 196,904 | |
University of California Rev., 3.07%, 5/15/51 | | 440,000 | | 294,345 | |
TOTAL MUNICIPAL SECURITIES (Cost $9,511,129) |
| | 7,728,132 | |
SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES — 0.6% |
Chile† | | | |
Chile Government International Bond, 3.625%, 10/30/42 | | 153,000 | | 110,435 | |
Colombia — 0.1% | | | |
Colombia Government International Bond, 6.125%, 1/18/41 | | 800,000 | | 590,660 | |
Jordan — 0.1% | | | |
Jordan Government International Bond, 7.75%, 1/15/28(1) | | 560,000 | | 530,600 | |
Panama — 0.1% | | | |
Panama Government International Bond, 6.70%, 1/26/36 | | 217,000 | | 214,098 | |
Peru — 0.1% | | | |
Peruvian Government International Bond, 5.625%, 11/18/50 | | 299,000 | | 282,814 | |
Philippines — 0.1% | | | |
Philippine Government International Bond, 6.375%, 10/23/34 | | 235,000 | | 246,577 | |
Poland — 0.1% | | | |
Republic of Poland Government International Bond, 3.00%, 3/17/23 | | 265,000 | | 262,974 | |
South Africa† | | | |
Republic of South Africa Government International Bond, 5.875%, 6/22/30 | | 200,000 | | 172,750 | |
TOTAL SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES (Cost $2,937,391) |
| | 2,410,908 | |
PREFERRED STOCKS — 0.5% |
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Banks — 0.2% | | | |
ING Groep NV, 3.875% | | 885,000 | | 579,542 | |
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., 3.40% | | 444,000 | | 332,457 | |
| | | 911,999 | |
Trading Companies and Distributors — 0.3% | | | |
Air Lease Corp., 4.125% | | 866,000 | | 596,430 | |
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| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Aircastle Ltd., 5.25%(1) | | 1,140,000 | | $ | 860,807 | |
| | | 1,457,237 | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost $3,288,458) |
| | 2,369,236 | |
BANK LOAN OBLIGATIONS(6) — 0.5% |
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Food and Staples Retailing† | | | |
United Natural Foods, Inc., Term Loan B, 6.40%, (1-month SOFR plus 3.25%), 10/22/25 | | $ | 93,119 | | 91,929 | |
Media† | | | |
DirecTV Financing, LLC, Term Loan, 8.12%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.00%), 8/2/27 | | 20 | | 19 | |
Pharmaceuticals — 0.2% | | | |
Horizon Therapeutics USA Inc., 2021 Term Loan B2, 4.88%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.75%), 3/15/28 | | 772,240 | | 743,524 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 0.3% |
McAfee, LLC, 2022 USD Term Loan B, 6.36%, (1-month SOFR plus 3.75%), 3/1/29 | | 1,600,988 | | 1,464,615 | |
TOTAL BANK LOAN OBLIGATIONS (Cost $2,460,004) |
| | 2,300,087 | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY SECURITIES — 0.1% | | | |
Tennessee Valley Authority, 1.50%, 9/15/31 (Cost $399,935) | | 400,000 | | 319,756 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 3.7% | | | |
Money Market Funds — 0.1% | | | |
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class | | 492,739 | | 492,739 | |
Repurchase Agreements — 3.6% | | | |
BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 0.625% - 4.625%, 1/15/25 - 5/15/47, valued at $2,720,376), in a joint trading account at 2.86%, dated 9/30/22, due 10/3/22 (Delivery value $2,674,772) | | | 2,674,135 | |
Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 1.25%, 6/30/28, valued at $13,645,575), at 2.95%, dated 9/30/22, due 10/3/22 (Delivery value $13,381,289) | | | 13,378,000 | |
| | | 16,052,135 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $16,544,874) | | | 16,544,874 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 100.3% (Cost $503,568,935) | | | 445,920,301 | |
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (0.3)% | | | (1,212,034) | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | | $ | 444,708,267 | |
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FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS |
Currency Purchased | Currency Sold | Counterparty | Settlement Date | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
USD | 1,499,370 | | CAD | 1,955,291 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/22 | $ | 83,543 | |
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FUTURES CONTRACTS PURCHASED |
Reference Entity | Contracts | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)^ |
U.S. Treasury 2-Year Notes | 130 | December 2022 | $ | 26,700,782 | | $ | (45,078) | |
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Notes | 14 | December 2022 | 1,505,109 | | (6,652) | |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Notes | 66 | December 2022 | 7,396,125 | | (50,914) | |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Ultra Notes | 171 | December 2022 | 20,260,828 | | (722,286) | |
U.S. Treasury Long Bonds | 8 | December 2022 | 1,011,250 | | (14,391) | |
U.S. Treasury Ultra Bonds | 28 | December 2022 | 3,836,000 | | (185,960) | |
| | | $ | 60,710,094 | | $ | (1,025,281) | |
^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 37 | Buy | (5.00)% | 12/20/26 | $ | 9,949,500 | | $ | (475,155) | | $ | 510,922 | | $ | 35,767 | |
Markit CDX North America High Yield Index Series 38 | Buy | (5.00)% | 6/20/27 | $ | 18,612,000 | | (19,106) | | 425,098 | | 405,992 | |
| | | | | $ | (494,261) | | $ | 936,020 | | $ | 441,759 | |
^The value for credit default swap agreements serves as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood of an expected liability or profit at the period end. Increasing values in absolute terms when compared to the notional amount of the credit default swap agreement represent a deterioration of the referenced entity's credit soundness and an increased likelihood or risk of a credit event occurring as defined in the agreement.
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
AGM | - | Assured Guaranty Municipal Corporation |
CAD | - | Canadian Dollar |
CDX | - | Credit Derivatives Indexes |
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 |
IO | - | Interest Only |
LIBOR | - | London Interbank Offered Rate |
SEQ | - | Sequential Payer |
SOFR | - | Secured Overnight Financing 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 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 $125,800,619, which represented 28.3% of total net assets.
(2)Perpetual maturity with no stated maturity date.
(3)When-issued security. The issue price and yield are fixed on the date of the commitment, but payment and delivery are scheduled for a future date.
(4)Security, or a portion thereof, has been pledged at the custodian bank or with a broker for collateral requirements on forward foreign currency exchange contracts, futures contracts and/or swap agreements. At the period end, the aggregate value of securities pledged was $3,048,895.
(5)Escrowed to maturity in U.S. government securities or state and local government securities.
(6)The interest rate on a bank loan obligation adjusts periodically based on a predetermined schedule. Rate or range of rates shown is effective at period end. The maturity date on a bank loan obligation may be less than indicated as a result of contractual or optional prepayments. These prepayments cannot be predicted with certainty.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED) | |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (cost of $503,568,935) | $ | 445,920,301 | |
Cash | 26,240 | |
Foreign currency holdings, at value (cost of $10) | 10 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 7,138,592 | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | 140,649 | |
Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements | 42,120 | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 83,543 | |
Interest receivable | 3,069,106 | |
| 456,420,561 | |
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Liabilities | |
Payable for investments purchased | 11,211,806 | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 83,721 | |
Payable for variation margin on futures contracts | 204,696 | |
Accrued management fees | 200,481 | |
Distribution and service fees payable | 3,553 | |
Dividends payable | 8,037 | |
| 11,712,294 | |
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Net Assets | $ | 444,708,267 | |
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Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital paid in | $ | 539,348,141 | |
Distributable earnings | (94,639,874) | |
| $ | 444,708,267 | |
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| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share* |
Investor Class | $400,666,493 | 43,405,909 | $9.23 |
I Class | $21,290,189 | 2,306,556 | $9.23 |
A Class | $12,552,475 | 1,359,596 | $9.23 |
C Class | $617,600 | 66,900 | $9.23 |
R Class | $772,029 | 83,630 | $9.23 |
R5 Class | $8,805,140 | 954,321 | $9.23 |
G Class | $4,341 | 471 | $9.22 |
*Maximum offering price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for all share classes, except Class A, for which the maximum offering price per share was $9.66 (net asset value divided by 0.955). A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of Class A and Class C.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED) |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Interest (net of foreign taxes withheld of $868) | $ | 8,524,381 | |
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Expenses: | |
Management fees | 1,269,813 | |
Distribution and service fees: | |
A Class | 17,543 | |
C Class | 4,335 | |
R Class | 1,998 | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 16,574 | |
Other expenses | 12,961 | |
| 1,323,224 | |
Fees waived - G Class | (409) | |
| 1,322,815 | |
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Net investment income (loss) | 7,201,566 | |
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Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investment transactions | (28,684,282) | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | 58,362 | |
Futures contract transactions | (3,015,445) | |
Swap agreement transactions | 2,371,302 | |
Foreign currency translation transactions | (580) | |
| (29,270,643) | |
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Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | (29,365,687) | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 131,664 | |
Futures contracts | (565,581) | |
Swap agreements | (375,818) | |
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (16) | |
| (30,175,438) | |
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Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (59,446,081) | |
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | (52,244,515) | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
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SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2022 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | September 30, 2022 | March 31, 2022 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 7,201,566 | | $ | 12,743,699 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | (29,270,643) | | (4,752,632) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (30,175,438) | | (25,951,442) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (52,244,515) | | (17,960,375) | |
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Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From earnings: | | |
Investor Class | (5,903,858) | | (15,222,461) | |
I Class | (429,966) | | (1,265,395) | |
A Class | (176,670) | | (575,824) | |
C Class | (7,514) | | (31,511) | |
R Class | (9,085) | | (20,848) | |
R5 Class | (143,542) | | (378,418) | |
G Class | (3,852) | | (1,008,956) | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (6,674,487) | | (18,503,413) | |
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Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5) | (7,949,114) | | 47,858,837 | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | (66,868,116) | | 11,395,049 | |
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Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 511,576,383 | | 500,181,334 | |
End of period | $ | 444,708,267 | | $ | 511,576,383 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (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, R5 Class and G Class. The A Class may incur an initial sales charge. The A Class and C Class may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the fund in preparation of its financial statements. The fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This may require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management evaluated the impact of events or transactions occurring through the date the financial statements were issued that would merit recognition or disclosure.
Investment Valuations — The fund determines the fair value of its investments and computes its net asset value (NAV) per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. The value of investments of the fund is determined by American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor), as the valuation designee, pursuant to its valuation policies and procedures. The Board of Trustees oversees the valuation designee and reviews its valuation policies and procedures at least annually.
Fixed income securities are valued at the evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices as provided by investment dealers. Corporate bonds, U.S. Treasury and Government Agency securities, 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 NAV per share. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value. Exchange-traded futures contracts are valued at the settlement price as provided by the appropriate exchange. Swap agreements are valued at an evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or independent brokers. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the mean of the appropriate forward exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.
If the valuation designee determines that the market price for a portfolio security is not readily available or is believed by the valuation designee to be unreliable, such security is valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the valuation designee, in accordance with its policies and procedures. Circumstances that may cause the fund to determine that market quotations are not available or reliable include, but are not limited to: when there is a significant event subsequent to the market quotation; trading in a security has been halted during the trading day; or trading in a security is insufficient or did not take place due to a closure or holiday.
The valuation designee monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s NAV per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; regulatory news, governmental action and political unrest that could impact a specific investment or an investment sector; or armed conflicts, natural disasters and similar events that could affect investments in a specific country or region. The valuation designee also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that it deems appropriate. The valuation designee may apply a model-derived factor to the closing price of equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges. The factor is based on observable market data as provided by an independent pricing service.
Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Net realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is also used for federal income tax purposes.
Investment Income — Interest income less foreign taxes withheld, if any, is recorded on the accrual basis and includes paydown gain (loss) and accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Inflation adjustments related to inflation-linked debt securities are reflected as interest income.
Foreign Currency Translations — All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at prevailing exchange rates at period end. The fund may enter into spot foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income, spot foreign currency exchange contracts, and expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Net realized and unrealized foreign currency exchange gains or losses related to investment securities are a component of net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, respectively.
Repurchase Agreements — The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that ACIM has determined are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of Trustees. The fund requires that the collateral, represented by securities, received in a repurchase transaction be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the fund to obtain those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities transferred to ensure the value, including accrued interest, of the securities under each repurchase agreement is equal to or greater than amounts owed to the fund under each repurchase agreement.
Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with certain other funds in the American Century Investments family of funds, may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account. These balances are invested in one or more repurchase agreements that are collateralized by U.S. Treasury or Agency obligations.
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, 76% of the shares of the fund. Related parties do not invest in the fund for the purpose of exercising management or control.
Management Fees — The trust has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per class. The agreement provides that ACIM will pay all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent trustees (including legal counsel fees), extraordinary expenses, and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class’s daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The difference in the fee among the classes is a result of their separate arrangements for non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder services. It is not the result of any difference in advisory or custodial fees or other expenses related to the management of the fund’s assets, which do not vary by class. The fee consists of (1) an Investment Category Fee based on the daily net assets of the fund and certain other accounts managed by the investment advisor that are in the same broad investment category as the fund and (2) a Complex Fee based on the assets of all funds in the American Century Investments family of funds that have the same investment advisor and distributor as the fund. For purposes of determining the Investment Category Fee and Complex Fee, the assets of funds managed by the investment advisor that invest exclusively in the shares of other funds (funds of funds) are not included. The investment advisor agreed to waive the G Class's management fee in its entirety. The investment advisor expects this waiver to remain in effect permanently and cannot terminate it without the approval of the Board of Trustees.
The Investment Category Fee range, the Complex Fee range and the effective annual management fee for each class for the period ended September 30, 2022 are as follows:
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| Investment Category Fee Range | Complex Fee Range | Effective Annual Management Fee |
Investor Class | 0.2425% to 0.3600% | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.54% |
I Class | 0.1500% to 0.2100% | 0.44% |
A Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.54% |
C Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.54% |
R Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.54% |
R5 Class | 0.0500% to 0.1100% | 0.34% |
G Class | 0.0500% to 0.1100% | 0.00%(1) |
(1)Effective annual management fee before waiver was 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, 2022 are detailed in the Statement of Operations.
Trustees’ Fees and Expenses — The Board of Trustees is responsible for overseeing the investment advisor’s management and operations of the fund. The trustees receive detailed information about the fund and its investment advisor regularly throughout the year, and meet at least quarterly with management of the investment advisor to review reports about fund operations. The fund’s officers do not receive compensation from the fund.
Interfund Transactions — The fund may enter into security transactions with other American Century Investments funds and other client accounts of the investment advisor, in accordance with the 1940 Act rules and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. The rules and procedures require, among other things, that these transactions be effected at the independent current market price of the security. During the period, the interfund purchases were $1,596,000 and there were no interfund sales.
4. Investment Transactions
Purchases of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended September 30, 2022 totaled $435,555,077, of which $357,073,262 represented U.S. Treasury and Government Agency obligations.
Sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended September 30, 2022 totaled $463,484,749, of which $322,192,264 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, 2022 | Year ended March 31, 2022 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class | | | | |
Sold | 1,092,643 | | $ | 10,822,576 | | 9,438,838 | | $ | 105,893,361 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 599,146 | | 5,850,905 | | 1,349,001 | | 15,094,635 | |
Redeemed | (1,208,463) | | (11,958,510) | | (2,147,725) | | (23,883,751) | |
| 483,326 | | 4,714,971 | | 8,640,114 | | 97,104,245 | |
I Class | | | | |
Sold | 341,181 | | 3,396,999 | | 1,671,772 | | 18,884,353 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 43,916 | | 429,966 | | 113,026 | | 1,265,380 | |
Redeemed | (1,437,646) | | (13,883,454) | | (1,980,061) | | (22,284,785) | |
| (1,052,549) | | (10,056,489) | | (195,263) | | (2,135,052) | |
A Class | | | | |
Sold | 77,690 | | 762,244 | | 390,452 | | 4,377,108 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 17,518 | | 171,154 | | 50,365 | | 563,833 | |
Redeemed | (200,601) | | (1,964,348) | | (699,973) | | (7,616,193) | |
| (105,393) | | (1,030,950) | | (259,156) | | (2,675,252) | |
C Class | | | | |
Sold | 2,059 | | 19,772 | | 33,535 | | 378,542 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 767 | | 7,514 | | 2,811 | | 31,508 | |
Redeemed | (46,536) | | (451,446) | | (56,167) | | (632,450) | |
| (43,710) | | (424,160) | | (19,821) | | (222,400) | |
R Class | | | | |
Sold | 9,436 | | 92,646 | | 48,205 | | 542,623 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 930 | | 9,077 | | 1,843 | | 20,595 | |
Redeemed | (5,781) | | (56,827) | | (23,832) | | (265,640) | |
| 4,585 | | 44,896 | | 26,216 | | 297,578 | |
R5 Class | | | | |
Sold | 63,110 | | 622,098 | | 174,971 | | 1,944,515 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 14,662 | | 143,196 | | 33,838 | | 378,407 | |
Redeemed | (152,642) | | (1,499,085) | | (147,768) | | (1,652,073) | |
| (74,870) | | (733,791) | | 61,041 | | 670,849 | |
G Class | | | | |
Sold | 1,035 | | 10,491 | | 993,529 | | 11,185,206 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 260 | | 2,602 | | 89,031 | | 1,008,956 | |
Redeemed | (49,187) | | (476,684) | | (5,071,908) | | (57,375,293) | |
| (47,892) | | (463,591) | | (3,989,348) | | (45,181,131) | |
Net increase (decrease) | (836,503) | | $ | (7,949,114) | | 4,263,783 | | $ | 47,858,837 | |
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 | — | | $ | 124,627,697 | | — | |
U.S. Treasury Securities | — | | 111,066,355 | | — | |
U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | — | | 81,233,550 | | — | |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | — | | 34,746,339 | | — | |
Asset-Backed Securities | — | | 30,493,412 | | — | |
Collateralized Loan Obligations | — | | 24,135,514 | | — | |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | — | | 7,944,441 | | — | |
Municipal Securities | — | | 7,728,132 | | — | |
Sovereign Governments and Agencies | — | | 2,410,908 | | — | |
Preferred Stocks | — | | 2,369,236 | | — | |
Bank Loan Obligations | — | | 2,300,087 | | — | |
U.S. Government Agency Securities | — | | 319,756 | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | $ | 492,739 | | 16,052,135 | | — | |
| $ | 492,739 | | $ | 445,427,562 | | — | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Swap Agreements | — | | $ | 441,759 | | — | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — | | 83,543 | | — | |
| — | | $ | 525,302 | | — | |
| | | |
Liabilities | | | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Futures Contracts | $ | 1,025,281 | | — | | — | |
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 $31,759,000.
Foreign Currency Risk — The fund is subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of foreign investments held by a fund may be significantly affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The dollar value of a foreign security generally decreases when the value of the dollar rises against the foreign currency in which the security is denominated and tends to increase when the value of the dollar declines against such foreign currency. A fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to reduce a fund's exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations or to gain exposure to the fluctuations in the value of foreign currencies. The net U.S. dollar value of foreign currency underlying all contractual commitments held by a fund and the resulting unrealized appreciation or depreciation are determined daily. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon settlement of the contract. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of forward foreign currency exchange contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts, respectively. A fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the foreign currency exchange rate underlying the forward contract. Additionally, losses, up to the fair value, may arise if the counterparties do not perform under the contract terms. The fund's average U.S. dollar exposure to foreign currency risk derivative instruments held during the period was $2,030,867.
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 $40,354,504 futures contracts purchased and $18,438,672 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 $16,500,000.
Value of Derivative Instruments as of September 30, 2022
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| Asset Derivatives | Liability Derivatives |
Type of Risk Exposure | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value |
Credit Risk | Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements* | $ | 42,120 | | Payable for variation margin on swap agreements* | — | |
Foreign Currency Risk | Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 83,543 | | Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | — | |
Interest Rate Risk | Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts* | — | | Payable for variation margin on futures contracts* | $ | 204,696 | |
| | $ | 125,663 | | | $ | 204,696 | |
*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, 2022
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| Net Realized Gain (Loss) | Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
Type of Risk Exposure | Location on Statement of Operations | Value | Location on Statement of Operations | Value |
Credit Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions | $ | 870,220 | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | $ | 1,432,217 | |
Foreign Currency Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | 58,362 | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 131,664 | |
Interest Rate Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions | (3,015,445) | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts | (565,581) | |
Other Contracts | Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions | 1,501,082 | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | (1,808,035) | |
| | $ | (585,781) | | | $ | (809,735) | |
8. Risk Factors
The value of the fund’s shares will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, based on the performance of the securities owned by the fund and other factors generally affecting the securities market. Market risks, including political, regulatory, economic and social developments, can affect the value of the fund’s investments. Natural disasters, public health emergencies, war, terrorism and other unforeseeable events may lead to increased market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.
The fund may invest in instruments that have variable or floating coupon rates based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). LIBOR is a benchmark interest rate intended to be representative of the rate at which certain major international banks lend to one another over short-terms. Financial institutions have started the process of phasing out LIBOR and the transition process to a replacement rate may lead to increased volatility or illiquidity in markets for instruments that rely on LIBOR. This could result in a change to the value of such instruments or a change in the cost of temporary borrowing for the fund.
There are certain risks involved in investing in foreign securities. These risks include those resulting from political events (such as civil unrest, national elections and imposition of exchange controls), social and economic events (such as labor strikes and rising inflation), and natural disasters. Securities of foreign issuers may be less liquid and more volatile. Investing in emerging markets or a significant portion of assets in one country or region may accentuate these risks.
The 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 | $ | 504,324,799 | |
Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 46,599 | |
Gross tax depreciation of investments | (58,451,097) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | $ | (58,404,498) | |
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, 2022, the fund had post-October capital loss deferrals of $(8,501,453), which represent certain qualified losses that the fund has elected to treat as having been incurred in the following fiscal year for federal income tax purposes.
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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 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(3) | $10.44 | 0.15 | (1.22) | (1.07) | (0.14) | — | (0.14) | $9.23 | (10.36)% | 0.55%(4) | 0.55%(4) | 2.99%(4) | 2.99%(4) | 90% | $400,666 | |
2022 | $11.18 | 0.25 | (0.62) | (0.37) | (0.27) | (0.10) | (0.37) | $10.44 | (3.55)% | 0.54% | 0.54% | 2.20% | 2.20% | 238% | $448,004 | |
2021 | $10.78 | 0.23 | 0.44 | 0.67 | (0.27) | — | (0.27) | $11.18 | 6.17% | 0.55% | 0.58% | 2.01% | 1.98% | 285% | $383,214 | |
2020 | $10.56 | 0.29 | 0.19 | 0.48 | (0.26) | — | (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) | — | (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) | — | (0.33) | $10.59 | 1.92% | 0.63% | 0.65% | 2.80% | 2.78% | 144% | $118,329 | |
I Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(3) | $10.44 | 0.15 | (1.22) | (1.07) | (0.14) | — | (0.14) | $9.23 | (10.31)% | 0.45%(4) | 0.45%(4) | 3.09%(4) | 3.09%(4) | 90% | $21,290 | |
2022 | $11.18 | 0.26 | (0.62) | (0.36) | (0.28) | (0.10) | (0.38) | $10.44 | (3.45)% | 0.44% | 0.44% | 2.30% | 2.30% | 238% | $35,057 | |
2021 | $10.77 | 0.24 | 0.45 | 0.69 | (0.28) | — | (0.28) | $11.18 | 6.26% | 0.45% | 0.48% | 2.11% | 2.08% | 285% | $39,729 | |
2020 | $10.56 | 0.30 | 0.18 | 0.48 | (0.27) | — | (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) | — | (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) | — | (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: | 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) |
A Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(3) | $10.44 | 0.14 | (1.23) | (1.09) | (0.12) | — | (0.12) | $9.23 | (10.47)% | 0.80%(4) | 0.80%(4) | 2.74%(4) | 2.74%(4) | 90% | $12,552 | |
2022 | $11.18 | 0.22 | (0.62) | (0.40) | (0.24) | (0.10) | (0.34) | $10.44 | (3.79)% | 0.79% | 0.79% | 1.95% | 1.95% | 238% | $15,294 | |
2021 | $10.78 | 0.21 | 0.43 | 0.64 | (0.24) | — | (0.24) | $11.18 | 5.91% | 0.80% | 0.83% | 1.76% | 1.73% | 285% | $19,275 | |
2020 | $10.56 | 0.26 | 0.19 | 0.45 | (0.23) | — | (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) | — | (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) | — | (0.30) | $10.59 | 1.67% | 0.88% | 0.90% | 2.55% | 2.53% | 144% | $14,139 | |
C Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(3) | $10.44 | 0.10 | (1.22) | (1.12) | (0.09) | — | (0.09) | $9.23 | (10.81)% | 1.55%(4) | 1.55%(4) | 1.99%(4) | 1.99%(4) | 90% | $618 | |
2022 | $11.18 | 0.13 | (0.62) | (0.49) | (0.15) | (0.10) | (0.25) | $10.44 | (4.51)% | 1.54% | 1.54% | 1.20% | 1.20% | 238% | $1,154 | |
2021 | $10.77 | 0.12 | 0.44 | 0.56 | (0.15) | — | (0.15) | $11.18 | 5.20% | 1.55% | 1.58% | 1.01% | 0.98% | 285% | $1,458 | |
2020 | $10.56 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.36 | (0.15) | — | (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) | — | (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) | — | (0.22) | $10.58 | 0.81% | 1.63% | 1.65% | 1.80% | 1.78% | 144% | $5,179 | |
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Per-Share Data | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data | | | |
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| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
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2022(3) | $10.44 | 0.12 | (1.22) | (1.10) | (0.11) | — | (0.11) | $9.23 | (10.58)% | 1.05%(4) | 1.05%(4) | 2.49%(4) | 2.49%(4) | 90% | $772 | |
2022 | $11.18 | 0.19 | (0.62) | (0.43) | (0.21) | (0.10) | (0.31) | $10.44 | (4.03)% | 1.04% | 1.04% | 1.70% | 1.70% | 238% | $825 | |
2021 | $10.77 | 0.18 | 0.44 | 0.62 | (0.21) | — | (0.21) | $11.18 | 5.64% | 1.05% | 1.08% | 1.51% | 1.48% | 285% | $591 | |
2020 | $10.56 | 0.23 | 0.19 | 0.42 | (0.21) | — | (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) | — | (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) | — | (0.27) | $10.59 | 1.41% | 1.13% | 1.15% | 2.30% | 2.28% | 144% | $775 | |
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2022(3) | $10.43 | 0.16 | (1.21) | (1.05) | (0.15) | — | (0.15) | $9.23 | (10.18)% | 0.35%(4) | 0.35%(4) | 3.19%(4) | 3.19%(4) | 90% | $8,805 | |
2022 | $11.17 | 0.27 | (0.62) | (0.35) | (0.29) | (0.10) | (0.39) | $10.43 | (3.36)% | 0.34% | 0.34% | 2.40% | 2.40% | 238% | $10,737 | |
2021 | $10.77 | 0.26 | 0.43 | 0.69 | (0.29) | — | (0.29) | $11.17 | 6.38% | 0.35% | 0.38% | 2.21% | 2.18% | 285% | $10,817 | |
2020 | $10.56 | 0.31 | 0.18 | 0.49 | (0.28) | — | (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) | — | (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) | — | (0.35) | $10.58 | 2.03% | 0.43% | 0.45% | 3.00% | 2.98% | 144% | $9,315 | |
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2022(3) | $10.43 | 0.17 | (1.22) | (1.05) | (0.16) | — | (0.16) | $9.22 | (10.12)% | 0.01%(4) | 0.35%(4) | 3.53%(4) | 3.19%(4) | 90% | $4 | |
2022 | $11.17 | 0.30 | (0.62) | (0.32) | (0.32) | (0.10) | (0.42) | $10.43 | (3.04)% | 0.01% | 0.34% | 2.73% | 2.40% | 238% | $504 | |
2021(7) | $11.37 | 0.11 | (0.16) | (0.05) | (0.15) | — | (0.15) | $11.17 | (0.45)% | 0.01%(4) | 0.35%(4) | 2.47%(4) | 2.13%(4) | 285%(8) | $45,097 | |
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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, 2022 (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)November 4, 2020 (commencement of sale) through March 31, 2021.
(8)Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended March 31, 2021.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Approval of Management Agreement |
At a meeting held on June 21, 2022, 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 of 1940 (the “Investment Company Act”), contracts for investment advisory services are required to be reviewed, evaluated, and approved by a majority of a fund’s Trustees, including a majority of the independent Trustees, 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 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.
In connection with its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board’s review and evaluation of the services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates included, but was not limited to, the following:
•the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, and other services provided and to be provided to the Fund including without limitation portfolio management and trading services, shareholder and intermediary service levels and quality, compliance and legal services, fund accounting and financial reporting, and fund share distribution;
•the wide range of other programs and services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates 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 similarly-managed 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, generally, and with respect to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic response, heightened areas of interest in the mutual fund industry and recent geopolitical issues;
•the Advisor’s business continuity plans, vendor management practices, and cyber security practices;
•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 principal investment strategies. Further, the Trustees recognize that the Advisor has an obligation to seek the best execution of fund trades. In providing these services, the Advisor utilizes teams of investment professionals (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 actions being taken 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.
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 fee structure and through reinvestment in its business, infrastructure, investment capabilities and initiatives to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded services.
Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than securities transaction expenses, 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.
Collateral or “Fall-Out” Benefits Derived by the Advisor. The Board considered the possible existence of collateral benefits the Advisor may receive as a result of its relationship with the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor’s primary business is managing funds and it generally does not use fund or shareholder information to generate profits in other lines of business, and therefore does not derive any significant collateral benefits from them. The Board noted that the Advisor may receive proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex. The Board also noted that the assets of those other accounts are, where applicable, included with the assets of the Fund to determine breakpoints in the management fee schedule.
Existing Relationship. The Board also considered whether there was any reason for not continuing the existing arrangement with the Advisor. In this regard, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund’s operations and various risks, uncertainties, and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision not to continue such relationship. In particular, the Board recognized that most shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Advisor’s industry standing and reputation and in the expectation that the Advisor will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund.
Conclusion of the Trustees. As a result of this process, the Board, including all of the independent Trustees, taking into account all of the factors discussed above and the information provided by the Advisor and others in connection with its review and throughout the year, concluded that the terms of the management agreement are fair and reasonable and that the management fee charged to the Fund is reasonable in light of the services provided and that the management agreement between the Fund and the Advisor should be renewed for an additional one-year period.
Retirement Account Information
As required by law, distributions you receive from certain retirement accounts are subject to federal income tax withholding, unless you elect not to have withholding apply*. Tax will be withheld on the total amount withdrawn even though you may be receiving amounts that are not subject to withholding, such as nondeductible contributions. In such case, excess amounts of withholding could occur. You may adjust your withholding election so that a greater or lesser amount will be withheld.
If you don’t want us to withhold on this amount, you must notify us to not withhold the federal income tax. You may notify us in writing or in certain situations by telephone or through other electronic means. For systematic withdrawals, your withholding election will remain in effect until revoked or changed by filing a new election. You have the right to revoke your election at any time and change your withholding percentage for future distributions.
Remember, even if you elect not to have income tax withheld, you are liable for paying income tax on the taxable portion of your withdrawal. If you elect not to have income tax withheld or you don’t have enough income tax withheld, you may be responsible for payment of estimated tax. You may incur penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and estimated tax payments are not sufficient. You can reduce or defer the income tax on a distribution by directly or indirectly rolling such distribution over to another IRA or eligible plan. You should consult your tax advisor for additional information.
State tax will be withheld if, at the time of your distribution, your address is within one of the mandatory withholding states and you have federal income tax withheld (or as otherwise required by state law). State taxes will be withheld from your distribution in accordance with the respective state rules.
*Some 403(b), 457 and qualified retirement plan distributions may be subject to 20% mandatory withholding, as they are subject to special tax and withholding rules. Your plan administrator or plan sponsor is required to provide you with a special tax notice explaining those rules at the time you request a distribution. If applicable, federal and/or state taxes may be withheld from your distribution amount.
Proxy Voting Policies
Descriptions of the principles and policies that the fund's investment advisor uses in exercising the voting rights associated with the securities purchased and/or held by the fund are available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021 or visiting American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com/proxy. A description of the policies is also available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on americancentury.com/proxy. It is also available at sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. These portfolio holdings are available on the fund's website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021. The fund’s Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov.
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| 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) |
| G Class (ACDOX) |
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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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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 ending September 30, 2022. It provides a market overview (below), followed by a schedule of fund investments and other financial information. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.
Inflation, Rates, Recession Worries Weighed on Financial Markets
The reporting period began with financial markets digesting the effects of soaring inflation, heightened market volatility and slowing growth. For more than a year, the effects of massive fiscal and monetary support, escalating energy prices, supply chain breakdowns and labor market shortages had driven inflation to multidecade highs. The Russia-Ukraine war continued to nudge commodity prices even higher, exacerbating existing inflationary pressures and further damaging global supply chains.
The Federal Reserve (Fed), which began tightening in March with a 25-basis-points (bps) hike, increased rates an additional 275 bps during the six-month period. Inflation was slow to respond, climbing to a 40-year-high 9.1% in June before slipping to 8.2% in September, largely due to falling gasoline prices. Policymakers indicated taming inflation remains their priority, even as the economy contracted in 2022’s first two quarters and an official recession appeared imminent.
In addition to fueling recession risk, the combination of elevated inflation and a hawkish Fed helped push Treasury yields sharply higher and stock prices significantly lower. Amid persistent market unrest, most stock and bond indices ended the six-month period with steep losses. Stocks, as measured by the S&P 500 Index, plunged more than 20%, while bonds, as measured by the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, tumbled more than 9%.
Staying Disciplined in Uncertain Times
We expect market volatility to linger as investors navigate a complex environment of high inflation, rising interest rates and economic uncertainty. In addition, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine complicates an increasingly tense geopolitical backdrop and threatens global energy markets. We will continue to monitor this evolving situation and what it broadly means for investors across asset classes.
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, 2022 | |
Types of Investments in Portfolio | % of net assets |
U.S. Treasury Securities | 30.0% |
Corporate Bonds | 24.6% |
U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | 20.0% |
Collateralized Loan Obligations | 6.6% |
Asset-Backed Securities | 6.0% |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | 5.2% |
Municipal Securities | 1.6% |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | 1.5% |
U.S. Government Agency Securities | 0.7% |
Sovereign Governments and Agencies | 0.5% |
Bank Loan Obligations | 0.1% |
Short-Term Investments | 5.0% |
Other Assets and Liabilities | (1.8)% |
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, 2022 to September 30, 2022 (except as noted).
Actual Expenses
The table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses for each class. You may use the information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century Investments mutual fund, or I Class shares of the American Century Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century Investments account (i.e., not through a financial intermediary or employer-sponsored retirement plan account), American Century Investments may charge you a $25 annual account maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than $10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your accounts to pay the $25 fee. In determining your total eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in all personal accounts (including American Century Investments brokerage accounts) registered under your Social Security number. Personal accounts include individual accounts, joint accounts, UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth, Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other retirement accounts. If you have only business, business retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Investments brokerage accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. If you are subject to the account maintenance fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee amount.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return of a fund’s share class. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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| Beginning Account Value 4/1/22 | Ending Account Value 9/30/22 | Expenses Paid During Period(1) 4/1/22 - 9/30/22 | Annualized Expense Ratio(1) |
Actual | | | | |
Investor Class | $1,000 | $901.70 | $2.86 | 0.60% |
I Class | $1,000 | $903.60 | $1.91 | 0.40% |
Y Class | $1,000 | $902.90 | $1.77 | 0.37% |
A Class | $1,000 | $901.60 | $4.05 | 0.85% |
C Class | $1,000 | $898.10 | $7.61 | 1.60% |
R Class | $1,000 | $899.50 | $5.24 | 1.10% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $903.40 | $1.91 | 0.40% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $903.00 | $1.67 | 0.35% |
G Class | $1,000 | $941.50 | $0.04(2) | 0.01% |
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% |
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.
(2)Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 135, the number of days in the period from May 19, 2022 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2022, divided by 365, to reflect the period. Had the class been available for the full period, the expenses paid during the period would have been higher.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED)
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| Principal Amount | Value |
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES — 30.0% |
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U.S. Treasury Bonds, 5.00%, 5/15/37 | $ | 5,000,000 | | $ | 5,677,051 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 4.50%, 5/15/38 | 18,500,000 | | 19,951,816 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.50%, 2/15/39 | 25,000,000 | | 23,828,125 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1.125%, 8/15/40 | 3,000,000 | | 1,860,117 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1.375%, 11/15/40 | 3,000,000 | | 1,941,152 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.25%, 5/15/41 | 8,000,000 | | 6,052,344 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.75%, 8/15/41 | 4,000,000 | | 3,837,031 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.00%, 11/15/41 | 9,500,000 | | 6,805,303 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.125%, 11/15/41 | 20,762,000 | | 18,072,672 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.375%, 2/15/42 | 19,000,000 | | 14,567,656 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.125%, 2/15/42 | 13,700,000 | | 11,942,012 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.00%, 5/15/42 | 44,000,000 | | 37,467,031 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.25%, 5/15/42 | 40,000,000 | | 35,512,500 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.375%, 8/15/42 | 90,000,000 | | 81,548,437 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.75%, 11/15/42 | 4,000,000 | | 3,244,062 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.875%, 5/15/43 | 6,500,000 | | 5,363,008 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.75%, 11/15/43 | 8,000,000 | | 7,605,625 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.125%, 8/15/44 | 1,000,000 | | 855,508 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.50%, 2/15/45 | 7,600,000 | | 5,800,938 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.50%, 2/15/46 | 8,000,000 | | 6,080,625 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.75%, 8/15/47 | 5,000,000 | | 3,999,414 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.75%, 11/15/47 | 5,000,000 | | 4,004,102 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.00%, 8/15/48 | 2,100,000 | | 1,777,822 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.375%, 11/15/48 | 68,000,000 | | 61,954,375 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.875%, 5/15/49 | 14,500,000 | | 12,096,455 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.25%, 8/15/49 | 24,600,000 | | 18,004,125 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.375%, 11/15/49 | 16,500,000 | | 12,434,297 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.00%, 2/15/50 | 22,000,000 | | 15,127,578 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1.25%, 5/15/50 | 4,500,000 | | 2,520,791 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1.625%, 11/15/50 | 1,000,000 | | 621,328 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1.875%, 2/15/51 | 1,500,000 | | 993,633 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.375%, 5/15/51 | 20,000,000 | | 14,971,875 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.25%, 2/15/52 | 13,500,000 | | 9,812,813 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.875%, 5/15/52 | 65,500,000 | | 54,948,359 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.00%, 6/30/24(1) | 30,000,000 | | 29,350,195 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.125%, 1/15/25 | 1,368,000 | | 1,274,752 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.50%, 2/15/25 | 30,000,000 | | 28,127,344 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.75%, 3/15/25 | 110,000,000 | | 103,597,657 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.75%, 5/15/25 | 50,000,000 | | 48,123,047 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.875%, 6/15/25 | 20,000,000 | | 19,291,406 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.75%, 6/30/25 | 30,000,000 | | 28,841,016 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.00%, 7/15/25 | 20,000,000 | | 19,333,594 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.125%, 8/15/25 | 20,000,000 | | 19,388,281 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.50%, 9/15/25 | 20,000,000 | | 19,593,750 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.00%, 9/30/25 | 20,000,000 | | 19,307,031 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.625%, 12/31/25 | 8,000,000 | | 7,613,438 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.75%, 12/31/26 | 3,500,000 | | 3,179,668 | |
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| Principal Amount | Value |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.875%, 2/28/27 | $ | 25,000,000 | | $ | 22,773,437 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.50%, 3/31/27 | 10,000,000 | | 9,342,969 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.625%, 5/31/27 | 190,000,000 | | 178,399,609 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.25%, 6/30/27 | 70,000,000 | | 67,476,172 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.75%, 7/31/27 | 10,000,000 | | 9,417,969 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.50%, 8/31/27 | 47,000,000 | | 39,599,336 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.625%, 11/30/27 | 20,000,000 | | 16,816,406 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.625%, 12/31/27 | 25,000,000 | | 20,975,586 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.25%, 3/31/28 | 42,000,000 | | 36,223,359 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.25%, 4/30/28 | 33,600,000 | | 28,915,688 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.25%, 6/30/28 | 7,000,000 | | 6,000,859 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.25%, 9/30/28 | 2,000,000 | | 1,702,891 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.875%, 2/28/29 | 15,000,000 | | 13,205,859 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.375%, 3/31/29 | 44,800,000 | | 40,575,500 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.875%, 4/30/29 | 140,000,000 | | 130,725,000 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.25%, 6/30/29 | 60,000,000 | | 57,359,765 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.625%, 7/31/29 | 200,000 | | 183,828 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.125%, 8/31/29 | 40,000,000 | | 37,971,875 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.875%, 2/15/32 | 25,000,000 | | 21,189,453 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.875%, 5/15/32 | 54,600,000 | | 50,492,203 | |
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES (Cost $1,807,937,696) | | 1,647,648,923 | |
CORPORATE BONDS — 24.6% | | |
Aerospace and Defense — 0.2% | | |
Raytheon Technologies Corp., 4.125%, 11/16/28 | 8,766,000 | | 8,197,598 | |
Raytheon Technologies Corp., 3.125%, 7/1/50 | 3,150,000 | | 2,126,811 | |
| | 10,324,409 | |
Air Freight and Logistics — 0.1% | | |
GXO Logistics, Inc., 2.65%, 7/15/31 | 5,697,000 | | 4,041,333 | |
Airlines — 0.1% | | |
British Airways 2021-1 Class A Pass Through Trust, 2.90%, 9/15/36(2) | 3,086,357 | | 2,516,843 | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc. / SkyMiles IP Ltd., 4.75%, 10/20/28(2) | 5,222,000 | | 4,870,681 | |
| | 7,387,524 | |
Auto Components — 0.1% | | |
Aptiv PLC, 3.10%, 12/1/51 | 4,860,000 | | 2,731,192 | |
Automobiles — 0.5% | | |
General Motors Co., 5.15%, 4/1/38 | 3,276,000 | | 2,642,603 | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 2.75%, 6/20/25 | 13,221,000 | | 12,192,755 | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 2.40%, 10/15/28 | 5,113,000 | | 4,045,600 | |
Toyota Motor Credit Corp., 1.90%, 4/6/28 | 6,980,000 | | 5,946,002 | |
| | 24,826,960 | |
Banks — 3.9% | | |
Banco Santander SA, 5.29%, 8/18/27 | 2,507,000 | | 2,364,603 | |
Banco Santander SA, VRN, 1.72%, 9/14/27 | 6,600,000 | | 5,467,898 | |
Banco Santander SA, VRN, 4.18%, 3/24/28 | 2,200,000 | | 1,985,538 | |
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 3.38%, 4/2/26 | 6,250,000 | | 5,906,890 | |
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 2.55%, 2/4/28 | 2,618,000 | | 2,280,216 | |
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 3.42%, 12/20/28 | 17,151,000 | | 15,250,930 | |
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 2.88%, 10/22/30 | 11,410,000 | | 9,368,898 | |
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 4.57%, 4/27/33 | 22,665,000 | | 20,331,184 | |
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 2.48%, 9/21/36 | 5,400,000 | | 3,908,492 | |
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| Principal Amount | Value |
Bank of Ireland Group PLC, VRN, 2.03%, 9/30/27(2) | $ | 4,492,000 | | $ | 3,721,144 | |
Citigroup, Inc., VRN, 0.78%, 10/30/24 | 1,491,000 | | 1,416,668 | |
Citigroup, Inc., VRN, 3.07%, 2/24/28 | 17,909,000 | | 15,982,155 | |
Citigroup, Inc., VRN, 3.67%, 7/24/28 | 2,100,000 | | 1,893,202 | |
Citigroup, Inc., VRN, 3.52%, 10/27/28 | 8,756,000 | | 7,827,271 | |
Citigroup, Inc., VRN, 3.79%, 3/17/33 | 2,825,000 | | 2,371,736 | |
Commonwealth Bank of Australia, VRN, 3.61%, 9/12/34(2) | 7,045,000 | | 5,859,025 | |
Fifth Third Bancorp, VRN, 4.06%, 4/25/28 | 3,361,000 | | 3,158,180 | |
FNB Corp., 2.20%, 2/24/23 | 7,603,000 | | 7,498,580 | |
HSBC Holdings PLC, VRN, 0.73%, 8/17/24 | 5,160,000 | | 4,921,030 | |
HSBC Holdings PLC, VRN, 1.16%, 11/22/24 | 2,124,000 | | 2,008,034 | |
HSBC Holdings PLC, VRN, 2.80%, 5/24/32 | 4,440,000 | | 3,269,295 | |
HSBC Holdings PLC, VRN, 5.40%, 8/11/33 | 4,057,000 | | 3,612,829 | |
Huntington Bancshares, Inc., VRN, 4.44%, 8/4/28 | 4,839,000 | | 4,576,512 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 1.58%, 4/22/27 | 5,225,000 | | 4,516,659 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 2.95%, 2/24/28 | 12,084,000 | | 10,698,727 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 2.07%, 6/1/29 | 10,552,000 | | 8,566,665 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 2.52%, 4/22/31 | 21,198,000 | | 16,784,523 | |
National Australia Bank Ltd., 2.33%, 8/21/30(2) | 4,610,000 | | 3,439,045 | |
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., VRN, 4.63%, 6/6/33 | 6,703,000 | | 5,988,354 | |
Toronto-Dominion Bank, 2.00%, 9/10/31 | 4,803,000 | | 3,590,208 | |
Toronto-Dominion Bank, 2.45%, 1/12/32 | 3,585,000 | | 2,765,921 | |
Toronto-Dominion Bank, 4.46%, 6/8/32 | 2,797,000 | | 2,557,767 | |
Truist Financial Corp., VRN, 4.12%, 6/6/28 | 2,518,000 | | 2,368,258 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., VRN, 4.54%, 8/15/26 | 3,810,000 | | 3,687,951 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., VRN, 3.35%, 3/2/33 | 3,660,000 | | 2,972,917 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., VRN, 3.07%, 4/30/41 | 10,120,000 | | 6,969,376 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., VRN, 4.61%, 4/25/53 | 2,793,000 | | 2,273,322 | |
| | 212,160,003 | |
Beverages — 0.4% | | |
Anheuser-Busch Cos. LLC / Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc., 4.90%, 2/1/46 | 7,777,000 | | 6,777,138 | |
Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc., 4.75%, 1/23/29 | 11,491,000 | | 11,205,784 | |
Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc., 4.05%, 4/15/32 | 2,740,000 | | 2,408,059 | |
PepsiCo, Inc., 3.90%, 7/18/32 | 2,222,000 | | 2,057,155 | |
| | 22,448,136 | |
Biotechnology — 0.6% | | |
AbbVie, Inc., 3.20%, 11/21/29 | 9,276,000 | | 8,128,152 | |
AbbVie, Inc., 4.40%, 11/6/42 | 8,815,000 | | 7,339,495 | |
Amgen, Inc., 4.05%, 8/18/29 | 13,980,000 | | 12,878,773 | |
CSL Finance PLC, 4.25%, 4/27/32(2) | 4,133,000 | | 3,778,387 | |
| | 32,124,807 | |
Building Products† | | |
Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc., 4.50%, 3/25/52 | 2,760,000 | | 1,903,399 | |
Capital Markets — 2.5% | | |
Deutsche Bank AG, 5.37%, 9/9/27 | 8,145,000 | | 7,871,653 | |
Deutsche Bank AG, VRN, 4.30%, 5/24/28 | 6,681,000 | | 5,959,674 | |
FS KKR Capital Corp., 4.25%, 2/14/25(2) | 1,979,000 | | 1,837,664 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., VRN, 1.76%, 1/24/25 | 9,706,000 | | 9,227,810 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., VRN, 1.95%, 10/21/27 | 11,969,000 | | 10,250,565 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., VRN, 2.64%, 2/24/28 | 11,830,000 | | 10,277,480 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., VRN, 3.81%, 4/23/29 | 1,641,000 | | 1,457,204 | |
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| Principal Amount | Value |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., VRN, 3.10%, 2/24/33 | $ | 3,860,000 | | $ | 3,070,505 | |
Golub Capital BDC, Inc., 2.50%, 8/24/26 | 2,794,000 | | 2,345,345 | |
Moody's Corp., 2.55%, 8/18/60 | 4,655,000 | | 2,539,172 | |
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 0.53%, 1/25/24 | 19,727,000 | | 19,408,681 | |
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 1.16%, 10/21/25 | 10,317,000 | | 9,408,485 | |
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 2.63%, 2/18/26 | 14,569,000 | | 13,585,692 | |
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 2.70%, 1/22/31 | 8,430,000 | | 6,843,242 | |
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 2.51%, 10/20/32 | 19,570,000 | | 14,976,873 | |
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 2.48%, 9/16/36 | 2,579,000 | | 1,851,823 | |
Owl Rock Capital Corp., 3.40%, 7/15/26 | 1,084,000 | | 931,326 | |
Owl Rock Core Income Corp., 3.125%, 9/23/26 | 3,070,000 | | 2,584,296 | |
State Street Corp., VRN, 4.16%, 8/4/33 | 4,868,000 | | 4,399,522 | |
UBS Group AG, VRN, 1.49%, 8/10/27(2) | 11,579,000 | | 9,741,150 | |
UBS Group AG, VRN, 4.75%, 5/12/28(2) | 1,245,000 | | 1,170,234 | |
| | 139,738,396 | |
Chemicals — 0.1% | | |
CF Industries, Inc., 5.15%, 3/15/34 | 5,260,000 | | 4,736,603 | |
CF Industries, Inc., 4.95%, 6/1/43 | 3,700,000 | | 2,988,545 | |
| | 7,725,148 | |
Commercial Services and Supplies — 0.2% | | |
Republic Services, Inc., 2.30%, 3/1/30 | 4,257,000 | | 3,500,970 | |
Waste Connections, Inc., 3.20%, 6/1/32 | 6,376,000 | | 5,348,201 | |
| | 8,849,171 | |
Construction and Engineering — 0.1% | | |
Quanta Services, Inc., 2.35%, 1/15/32 | 7,748,000 | | 5,711,265 | |
Construction Materials — 0.1% | | |
Eagle Materials, Inc., 2.50%, 7/1/31 | 5,253,000 | | 3,838,765 | |
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc., 2.40%, 7/15/31 | 3,120,000 | | 2,413,538 | |
| | 6,252,303 | |
Consumer Finance — 0.2% | | |
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 1.65%, 10/29/24 | 2,133,000 | | 1,950,578 | |
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 3.00%, 10/29/28 | 4,631,000 | | 3,718,018 | |
Avolon Holdings Funding Ltd., 4.375%, 5/1/26(2) | 581,000 | | 520,379 | |
Capital One Financial Corp., VRN, 4.99%, 7/24/26 | 2,540,000 | | 2,484,596 | |
| | 8,673,571 | |
Containers and Packaging — 0.2% | | |
Sonoco Products Co., 2.25%, 2/1/27 | 7,177,000 | | 6,366,110 | |
WRKCo, Inc., 3.00%, 9/15/24 | 3,525,000 | | 3,368,731 | |
| | 9,734,841 | |
Diversified Consumer Services — 0.2% | | |
Duke University, 3.30%, 10/1/46 | 3,000,000 | | 2,279,810 | |
Novant Health, Inc., 3.17%, 11/1/51 | 5,345,000 | | 3,708,980 | |
Pepperdine University, 3.30%, 12/1/59 | 6,183,000 | | 3,997,505 | |
| | 9,986,295 | |
Diversified Financial Services — 0.6% | | |
Antares Holdings LP, 2.75%, 1/15/27(2) | 4,144,000 | | 3,304,439 | |
Block Financial LLC, 3.875%, 8/15/30 | 7,371,000 | | 6,304,912 | |
Corebridge Financial, Inc., 3.85%, 4/5/29(2) | 1,788,000 | | 1,578,051 | |
Corebridge Financial, Inc., VRN, 6.875%, 12/15/52(2) | 5,160,000 | | 4,733,598 | |
GE Capital International Funding Co. Unlimited Co., 4.42%, 11/15/35 | 11,415,000 | | 10,241,764 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
PG&E Energy Recovery Funding LLC, 2.82%, 7/15/48 | $ | 12,625,000 | | $ | 8,632,739 | |
| | 34,795,503 | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services ��� 1.0% | | |
AT&T, Inc., 4.35%, 3/1/29 | 12,602,000 | | 11,794,680 | |
AT&T, Inc., 4.50%, 5/15/35 | 7,242,000 | | 6,286,948 | |
AT&T, Inc., 4.90%, 8/15/37 | 6,055,000 | | 5,381,620 | |
AT&T, Inc., 4.55%, 3/9/49 | 7,284,000 | | 5,838,783 | |
AT&T, Inc., 3.55%, 9/15/55 | 3,106,000 | | 2,046,697 | |
Ooredoo International Finance Ltd., 3.25%, 2/21/23 | 1,933,000 | | 1,922,016 | |
Ooredoo International Finance Ltd., 2.625%, 4/8/31(2) | 3,700,000 | | 3,067,189 | |
Telefonica Emisiones SA, 4.90%, 3/6/48 | 4,295,000 | | 3,138,346 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc., 4.33%, 9/21/28 | 5,085,000 | | 4,788,235 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc., 4.27%, 1/15/36 | 9,310,000 | | 7,964,761 | |
| | 52,229,275 | |
Electric Utilities — 1.8% | | |
AEP Texas, Inc., 2.10%, 7/1/30 | 7,288,000 | | 5,693,567 | |
Baltimore Gas & Electric Co., 2.25%, 6/15/31 | 3,947,000 | | 3,156,448 | |
Baltimore Gas & Electric Co., 4.55%, 6/1/52 | 2,217,000 | | 1,909,161 | |
CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric LLC, 4.45%, 10/1/32 | 6,380,000 | | 6,054,383 | |
Commonwealth Edison Co., 3.20%, 11/15/49 | 4,602,000 | | 3,201,218 | |
Duke Energy Carolinas LLC, 2.55%, 4/15/31 | 2,596,000 | | 2,135,295 | |
Duke Energy Corp., 2.55%, 6/15/31 | 2,920,000 | | 2,294,056 | |
Duke Energy Corp., 5.00%, 8/15/52 | 3,750,000 | | 3,204,029 | |
Duke Energy Florida LLC, 1.75%, 6/15/30 | 4,706,000 | | 3,674,430 | |
Duke Energy Florida LLC, 3.85%, 11/15/42 | 2,673,000 | | 2,093,284 | |
Duke Energy Progress LLC, 2.00%, 8/15/31 | 7,400,000 | | 5,730,373 | |
Duke Energy Progress LLC, 4.15%, 12/1/44 | 5,693,000 | | 4,608,559 | |
Entergy Arkansas LLC, 2.65%, 6/15/51 | 3,298,000 | | 2,000,610 | |
Entergy Louisiana LLC, 4.75%, 9/15/52 | 1,490,000 | | 1,300,307 | |
Exelon Corp., 4.45%, 4/15/46 | 2,647,000 | | 2,167,672 | |
Exelon Corp., 4.10%, 3/15/52(2) | 1,207,000 | | 934,650 | |
Florida Power & Light Co., 2.45%, 2/3/32 | 3,703,000 | | 3,011,917 | |
Florida Power & Light Co., 4.125%, 2/1/42 | 3,131,000 | | 2,625,915 | |
MidAmerican Energy Co., 4.40%, 10/15/44 | 5,027,000 | | 4,283,406 | |
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., 5.00%, 7/15/32 | 5,767,000 | | 5,514,255 | |
Northern States Power Co., 3.20%, 4/1/52 | 4,200,000 | | 2,930,056 | |
Pacific Gas & Electric Co., 4.20%, 6/1/41 | 2,695,000 | | 1,856,440 | |
PacifiCorp, 3.30%, 3/15/51 | 4,128,000 | | 2,897,453 | |
PECO Energy Co., 4.375%, 8/15/52 | 5,740,000 | | 4,887,555 | |
Public Service Co. of Colorado, 1.875%, 6/15/31 | 5,499,000 | | 4,302,639 | |
Public Service Electric & Gas Co., 3.10%, 3/15/32 | 4,354,000 | | 3,716,246 | |
Southern Co. Gas Capital Corp., 1.75%, 1/15/31 | 6,205,000 | | 4,607,823 | |
Union Electric Co., 3.90%, 4/1/52 | 3,640,000 | | 2,868,956 | |
Xcel Energy, Inc., 3.40%, 6/1/30 | 4,854,000 | | 4,218,807 | |
Xcel Energy, Inc., 4.60%, 6/1/32 | 2,240,000 | | 2,079,847 | |
| | 99,959,357 | |
Energy Equipment and Services — 0.1% | | |
Schlumberger Investment SA, 2.65%, 6/26/30 | 5,360,000 | | 4,467,115 | |
Entertainment — 0.3% | | |
Netflix, Inc., 4.875%, 4/15/28 | 7,813,000 | | 7,329,570 | |
Warnermedia Holdings, Inc., 3.76%, 3/15/27(2) | 3,889,000 | | 3,484,343 | |
Warnermedia Holdings, Inc., 5.05%, 3/15/42(2) | 5,902,000 | | 4,426,473 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Warnermedia Holdings, Inc., 5.14%, 3/15/52(2) | $ | 2,687,000 | | $ | 1,958,092 | |
| | 17,198,478 | |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 0.8% | | |
American Tower Corp., 3.95%, 3/15/29 | 6,090,000 | | 5,439,025 | |
Broadstone Net Lease LLC, 2.60%, 9/15/31 | 2,721,000 | | 2,007,053 | |
Corporate Office Properties LP, 2.00%, 1/15/29 | 4,580,000 | | 3,452,452 | |
EPR Properties, 4.75%, 12/15/26 | 3,215,000 | | 2,858,077 | |
EPR Properties, 4.95%, 4/15/28 | 3,476,000 | | 2,997,295 | |
GLP Capital LP / GLP Financing II, Inc., 5.375%, 4/15/26 | 6,550,000 | | 6,273,590 | |
National Retail Properties, Inc., 4.80%, 10/15/48 | 4,265,000 | | 3,558,371 | |
Phillips Edison Grocery Center Operating Partnership I LP, 2.625%, 11/15/31 | 3,693,000 | | 2,686,406 | |
Rexford Industrial Realty LP, 2.15%, 9/1/31 | 7,222,000 | | 5,426,091 | |
SBA Tower Trust, 3.45%, 3/15/48(2) | 10,000,000 | | 9,909,906 | |
| | 44,608,266 | |
Food and Staples Retailing — 0.1% | | |
Sysco Corp., 5.95%, 4/1/30 | 8,069,000 | | 8,180,361 | |
Food Products — 0.3% | | |
JDE Peet's NV, 2.25%, 9/24/31(2) | 7,952,000 | | 5,833,669 | |
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 5.00%, 6/4/42 | 6,205,000 | | 5,403,683 | |
Mondelez International, Inc., 2.75%, 4/13/30 | 3,479,000 | | 2,902,367 | |
| | 14,139,719 | |
Gas Utilities — 0.1% | | |
Infraestructura Energetica Nova SAPI de CV, 4.75%, 1/15/51(2) | 8,381,000 | | 5,709,771 | |
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 0.6% | | |
Baxter International, Inc., 1.92%, 2/1/27 | 8,287,000 | | 7,222,218 | |
Baxter International, Inc., 2.54%, 2/1/32 | 11,395,000 | | 8,877,678 | |
Becton Dickinson & Co., 4.30%, 8/22/32 | 2,538,000 | | 2,319,039 | |
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., 1.45%, 11/22/24 | 14,190,000 | | 13,134,218 | |
| | 31,553,153 | |
Health Care Providers and Services — 1.1% | | |
Centene Corp., 2.45%, 7/15/28 | 9,250,000 | | 7,546,705 | |
Centene Corp., 4.625%, 12/15/29 | 4,011,000 | | 3,613,691 | |
Centene Corp., 3.375%, 2/15/30 | 6,630,000 | | 5,434,445 | |
CVS Health Corp., 4.78%, 3/25/38 | 2,878,000 | | 2,528,734 | |
CVS Health Corp., 5.05%, 3/25/48 | 3,320,000 | | 2,931,573 | |
Duke University Health System, Inc., 3.92%, 6/1/47 | 2,697,000 | | 2,204,925 | |
HCA, Inc., 2.375%, 7/15/31 | 3,790,000 | | 2,809,362 | |
Humana, Inc., 2.15%, 2/3/32 | 18,866,000 | | 14,364,139 | |
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, 3.00%, 6/1/51 | 4,160,000 | | 2,765,320 | |
Roche Holdings, Inc., 2.61%, 12/13/51(2) | 6,740,000 | | 4,416,498 | |
Universal Health Services, Inc., 1.65%, 9/1/26(2) | 7,147,000 | | 5,997,809 | |
Universal Health Services, Inc., 2.65%, 10/15/30(2) | 6,358,000 | | 4,712,769 | |
| | 59,325,970 | |
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 0.1% | | |
Marriott International, Inc., 3.50%, 10/15/32 | 3,656,000 | | 2,946,746 | |
Household Durables — 0.2% | | |
D.R. Horton, Inc., 2.50%, 10/15/24 | 5,488,000 | | 5,223,544 | |
Safehold Operating Partnership LP, 2.85%, 1/15/32 | 5,511,000 | | 4,112,576 | |
| | 9,336,120 | |
Household Products — 0.2% | | |
Clorox Co., 4.60%, 5/1/32 | 11,156,000 | | 10,404,785 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Insurance — 0.4% | | |
Alleghany Corp., 3.25%, 8/15/51 | $ | 6,490,000 | | $ | 4,388,664 | |
American International Group, Inc., 6.25%, 5/1/36 | 4,720,000 | | 4,920,019 | |
Athene Global Funding, 1.99%, 8/19/28(2) | 5,383,000 | | 4,249,865 | |
Sammons Financial Group, Inc., 4.75%, 4/8/32(2) | 2,689,000 | | 2,198,324 | |
SBL Holdings, Inc., 5.125%, 11/13/26(2) | 5,399,000 | | 4,930,464 | |
| | 20,687,336 | |
Interactive Media and Services — 0.1% | | |
Meta Platforms, Inc., 3.85%, 8/15/32(2) | 3,776,000 | | 3,323,060 | |
Internet and Direct Marketing Retail — 0.2% | | |
Amazon.com, Inc., 3.60%, 4/13/32 | 9,080,000 | | 8,265,250 | |
IT Services — 0.1% | | |
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., 5.10%, 7/15/32 | 2,428,000 | | 2,284,831 | |
Fiserv, Inc., 2.65%, 6/1/30 | 6,280,000 | | 5,097,766 | |
| | 7,382,597 | |
Life Sciences Tools and Services — 0.2% | | |
Danaher Corp., 2.80%, 12/10/51 | 5,175,000 | | 3,344,618 | |
Illumina, Inc., 2.55%, 3/23/31 | 9,210,000 | | 7,070,790 | |
| | 10,415,408 | |
Machinery — 0.1% | | |
John Deere Capital Corp., 4.35%, 9/15/32 | 7,820,000 | | 7,437,305 | |
Media — 0.4% | | |
Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital, 5.125%, 7/1/49 | 4,010,000 | | 2,949,509 | |
Comcast Corp., 5.65%, 6/15/35 | 1,113,000 | | 1,115,019 | |
Comcast Corp., 6.50%, 11/15/35 | 1,998,000 | | 2,135,923 | |
Comcast Corp., 3.75%, 4/1/40 | 6,957,000 | | 5,486,952 | |
Comcast Corp., 2.94%, 11/1/56 | 4,955,000 | | 2,966,217 | |
Paramount Global, 4.95%, 1/15/31 | 3,030,000 | | 2,677,622 | |
Paramount Global, 4.375%, 3/15/43 | 2,120,000 | | 1,417,141 | |
Time Warner Cable LLC, 4.50%, 9/15/42 | 7,625,000 | | 5,280,924 | |
| | 24,029,307 | |
Metals and Mining — 0.3% | | |
Glencore Funding LLC, 2.625%, 9/23/31(2) | 7,530,000 | | 5,654,193 | |
Minera Mexico SA de CV, 4.50%, 1/26/50(2) | 3,817,000 | | 2,664,113 | |
Nucor Corp., 3.125%, 4/1/32 | 3,181,000 | | 2,601,581 | |
South32 Treasury Ltd., 4.35%, 4/14/32(2) | 5,400,000 | | 4,654,341 | |
Teck Resources Ltd., 6.25%, 7/15/41 | 1,850,000 | | 1,694,825 | |
| | 17,269,053 | |
Multi-Utilities — 0.6% | | |
Abu Dhabi National Energy Co. PJSC, 2.00%, 4/29/28(2) | 4,670,000 | | 3,970,780 | |
Ameren Corp., 3.50%, 1/15/31 | 7,733,000 | | 6,683,531 | |
Ameren Illinois Co., 3.85%, 9/1/32 | 3,015,000 | | 2,720,335 | |
CenterPoint Energy, Inc., 2.65%, 6/1/31 | 4,853,000 | | 3,883,351 | |
Dominion Energy, Inc., 4.90%, 8/1/41 | 4,957,000 | | 4,377,011 | |
Dominion Energy, Inc., 4.85%, 8/15/52 | 3,730,000 | | 3,184,984 | |
Sempra Energy, 3.25%, 6/15/27 | 4,523,000 | | 4,135,025 | |
WEC Energy Group, Inc., 1.375%, 10/15/27 | 7,970,000 | | 6,576,351 | |
| | 35,531,368 | |
Multiline Retail — 0.1% | | |
Target Corp., 4.50%, 9/15/32 | 6,774,000 | | 6,464,368 | |
Target Corp., 3.90%, 11/15/47 | 603,000 | | 487,127 | |
| | 6,951,495 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 1.9% | | |
Aker BP ASA, 3.75%, 1/15/30(2) | $ | 7,621,000 | | $ | 6,489,091 | |
Aker BP ASA, 4.00%, 1/15/31(2) | 1,868,000 | | 1,587,797 | |
BP Capital Markets America, Inc., 3.06%, 6/17/41 | 4,280,000 | | 3,062,595 | |
Cenovus Energy, Inc., 2.65%, 1/15/32 | 4,780,000 | | 3,690,929 | |
Continental Resources, Inc., 2.27%, 11/15/26(2) | 4,850,000 | | 4,144,638 | |
Continental Resources, Inc., 2.875%, 4/1/32(2) | 3,377,000 | | 2,477,536 | |
Enbridge, Inc., 3.40%, 8/1/51 | 1,980,000 | | 1,332,700 | |
Energy Transfer LP, 4.25%, 3/15/23 | 6,430,000 | | 6,414,509 | |
Energy Transfer LP, 3.75%, 5/15/30 | 6,980,000 | | 5,918,586 | |
Energy Transfer LP, 4.90%, 3/15/35 | 6,327,000 | | 5,328,141 | |
Enterprise Products Operating LLC, 4.85%, 3/15/44 | 7,222,000 | | 6,079,663 | |
Enterprise Products Operating LLC, 3.30%, 2/15/53 | 3,659,000 | | 2,390,255 | |
Equinor ASA, 3.25%, 11/18/49 | 2,481,000 | | 1,785,968 | |
Galaxy Pipeline Assets Bidco Ltd., 2.94%, 9/30/40(2) | 11,598,360 | | 8,850,855 | |
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 6.50%, 9/1/39 | 4,328,000 | | 4,130,036 | |
MPLX LP, 2.65%, 8/15/30 | 5,080,000 | | 3,987,252 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 3.50%, 1/30/23 | 3,434,000 | | 3,393,050 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 4.625%, 9/21/23 | 1,800,000 | | 1,752,570 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 6.50%, 3/13/27 | 2,099,000 | | 1,761,376 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 6.625%, 6/15/35 | 1,050,000 | | 671,716 | |
SA Global Sukuk Ltd., 2.69%, 6/17/31(2) | 13,125,000 | | 11,097,594 | |
Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC, 5.625%, 3/1/25 | 8,590,000 | | 8,590,847 | |
Saudi Arabian Oil Co., 1.625%, 11/24/25(2) | 3,000,000 | | 2,703,894 | |
Shell International Finance BV, 2.375%, 11/7/29 | 5,500,000 | | 4,617,449 | |
| | 102,259,047 | |
Paper and Forest Products — 0.1% | | |
Georgia-Pacific LLC, 2.10%, 4/30/27(2) | 7,095,000 | | 6,297,234 | |
Personal Products† | | |
GSK Consumer Healthcare Capital US LLC, 4.00%, 3/24/52(2) | 2,795,000 | | 2,074,289 | |
Pharmaceuticals — 0.5% | | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., 2.95%, 3/15/32 | 6,671,000 | | 5,711,424 | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., 2.55%, 11/13/50 | 5,441,000 | | 3,369,005 | |
Merck & Co., Inc., 1.70%, 6/10/27 | 5,238,000 | | 4,580,743 | |
Utah Acquisition Sub, Inc., 3.95%, 6/15/26 | 13,870,000 | | 12,661,459 | |
Viatris, Inc., 4.00%, 6/22/50 | 2,059,000 | | 1,236,874 | |
| | 27,559,505 | |
Real Estate Management and Development — 0.1% | | |
Essential Properties LP, 2.95%, 7/15/31 | 5,160,000 | | 3,777,291 | |
Road and Rail — 0.4% | | |
Ashtead Capital, Inc., 5.50%, 8/11/32(2) | 1,758,000 | | 1,634,467 | |
Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 4.15%, 4/1/45 | 3,073,000 | | 2,532,496 | |
Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 3.30%, 9/15/51 | 3,270,000 | | 2,338,863 | |
CSX Corp., 4.10%, 11/15/32 | 4,550,000 | | 4,134,960 | |
DAE Funding LLC, 1.55%, 8/1/24(2) | 2,949,000 | | 2,696,599 | |
Norfolk Southern Corp., 4.55%, 6/1/53 | 3,263,000 | | 2,772,603 | |
Union Pacific Corp., 3.55%, 8/15/39 | 7,826,000 | | 6,216,019 | |
| | 22,326,007 | |
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 0.3% | | |
Broadcom, Inc., 4.00%, 4/15/29(2) | 4,287,000 | | 3,782,248 | |
Broadcom, Inc., 4.93%, 5/15/37(2) | 4,697,000 | | 3,881,853 | |
Intel Corp., 4.90%, 8/5/52 | 3,780,000 | | 3,344,984 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Intel Corp., 3.20%, 8/12/61 | $ | 6,948,000 | | $ | 4,347,116 | |
Qorvo, Inc., 4.375%, 10/15/29 | 3,269,000 | | 2,804,851 | |
| | 18,161,052 | |
Software — 0.1% | | |
Oracle Corp., 3.90%, 5/15/35 | 2,810,000 | | 2,158,083 | |
Oracle Corp., 3.85%, 7/15/36 | 2,122,000 | | 1,591,427 | |
Oracle Corp., 3.60%, 4/1/40 | 5,930,000 | | 4,035,446 | |
| | 7,784,956 | |
Specialty Retail — 0.9% | | |
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc., 3.15%, 1/15/32 | 7,897,000 | | 6,026,091 | |
Home Depot, Inc., 4.50%, 9/15/32 | 11,620,000 | | 11,118,249 | |
Home Depot, Inc., 3.90%, 6/15/47 | 14,432,000 | | 11,512,499 | |
Lowe's Cos., Inc., 2.625%, 4/1/31 | 11,420,000 | | 9,199,381 | |
Lowe's Cos., Inc., 4.25%, 4/1/52 | 11,005,000 | | 8,440,037 | |
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc., 4.70%, 6/15/32 | 4,287,000 | | 4,019,699 | |
| | 50,315,956 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 0.2% | | |
Apple, Inc., 3.25%, 8/8/29 | 10,920,000 | | 9,979,067 | |
Dell International LLC / EMC Corp., 8.10%, 7/15/36 | 1,840,000 | | 1,950,755 | |
| | 11,929,822 | |
Trading Companies and Distributors — 0.1% | | |
Aircastle Ltd., 5.25%, 8/11/25(2) | 3,703,000 | | 3,489,269 | |
Water Utilities — 0.2% | | |
American Water Capital Corp., 4.45%, 6/1/32 | 7,940,000 | | 7,381,056 | |
Essential Utilities, Inc., 2.70%, 4/15/30 | 6,137,000 | | 5,032,690 | |
| | 12,413,746 | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.5% | | |
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 4.75%, 2/1/28 | 13,224,000 | | 12,506,929 | |
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 3.375%, 4/15/29 | 10,165,000 | | 8,797,807 | |
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 5.65%, 1/15/53 | 3,692,000 | | 3,496,438 | |
Vodafone Group PLC, VRN, 4.125%, 6/4/81 | 7,625,000 | | 5,297,164 | |
| | 30,098,338 | |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $1,601,263,760) | | 1,349,252,063 | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 20.0% |
|
Adjustable-Rate U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities — 0.2% | |
FHLMC, VRN, 2.94%, (1-year H15T1Y plus 2.25%), 9/1/35 | 212,630 | | 217,255 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.09%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.87%), 7/1/36 | 584,089 | | 593,616 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.20%, (1-year H15T1Y plus 2.14%), 10/1/36 | 520,311 | | 534,494 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.01%, (1-year H15T1Y plus 2.26%), 4/1/37 | 449,741 | | 458,937 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.60%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.87%), 7/1/41 | 235,287 | | 240,182 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 1.90%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.65%), 12/1/42 | 201,827 | | 201,770 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 2.91%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.63%), 1/1/44 | 780,362 | | 777,882 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.54%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.60%), 6/1/45 | 467,455 | | 471,454 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.76%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.63%), 8/1/46 | 656,402 | | 662,083 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.11%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.64%), 9/1/47 | 480,339 | | 472,551 | |
FNMA, VRN, 3.18%, (6-month LIBOR plus 1.57%), 6/1/35 | 385,087 | | 393,993 | |
FNMA, VRN, 3.21%, (6-month LIBOR plus 1.57%), 6/1/35 | 685,571 | | 701,430 | |
FNMA, VRN, 3.25%, (6-month LIBOR plus 1.57%), 6/1/35 | 240,240 | | 245,817 | |
FNMA, VRN, 3.29%, (6-month LIBOR plus 1.57%), 6/1/35 | 72,056 | | 73,739 | |
FNMA, VRN, 3.00%, (6-month LIBOR plus 1.54%), 9/1/35 | 369,302 | | 377,246 | |
FNMA, VRN, 3.375%, (1-year H15T1Y plus 2.15%), 3/1/38 | 548,891 | | 563,095 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
FNMA, VRN, 2.71%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.61%), 4/1/46 | $ | 832,132 | | $ | 851,011 | |
FNMA, VRN, 3.18%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.61%), 3/1/47 | 1,176,569 | | 1,127,367 | |
FNMA, VRN, 3.11%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.61%), 4/1/47 | 680,133 | | 652,726 | |
FNMA, VRN, 2.85%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.62%), 5/1/47 | 832,092 | | 830,807 | |
FNMA, VRN, 3.19%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.62%), 5/1/47 | 234,144 | | 231,607 | |
| | 10,679,062 | |
Fixed-Rate U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities — 19.8% |
FHLMC, 6.00%, 9/1/35 | 1,190,507 | | 1,253,403 | |
FHLMC, 6.00%, 2/1/38 | 691,370 | | 727,955 | |
FHLMC, 2.50%, 3/1/42 | 25,657,778 | | 21,984,442 | |
FHLMC, 3.00%, 1/1/50 | 26,727,859 | | 23,472,667 | |
FHLMC, 3.50%, 5/1/50 | 5,668,986 | | 5,155,814 | |
FHLMC, 2.50%, 10/1/50 | 26,199,225 | | 22,160,122 | |
FHLMC, 2.50%, 5/1/51 | 9,482,490 | | 8,043,136 | |
FHLMC, 3.50%, 5/1/51 | 35,697,243 | | 32,519,326 | |
FHLMC, 3.00%, 7/1/51 | 19,435,250 | | 17,194,030 | |
FHLMC, 3.00%, 7/1/51 | 13,807,645 | | 12,103,450 | |
FHLMC, 2.00%, 8/1/51 | 29,128,380 | | 23,713,972 | |
FHLMC, 2.50%, 8/1/51 | 27,630,302 | | 23,319,261 | |
FHLMC, 4.00%, 8/1/51 | 12,712,478 | | 11,933,723 | |
FHLMC, 2.50%, 10/1/51 | 16,812,533 | | 14,227,685 | |
FHLMC, 3.00%, 12/1/51 | 20,028,127 | | 17,548,811 | |
FHLMC, 3.50%, 5/1/52 | 17,324,646 | | 15,623,207 | |
FHLMC, 4.00%, 5/1/52 | 21,533,880 | | 20,008,787 | |
FHLMC, 4.00%, 5/1/52 | 25,084,681 | | 23,334,581 | |
FNMA, 6.00%, 12/1/33 | 465,231 | | 489,253 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 3/1/34 | 2,049,829 | | 1,943,384 | |
FNMA, 2.00%, 6/1/36 | 54,687,965 | | 48,313,789 | |
FNMA, 6.00%, 9/1/37 | 831,173 | | 875,562 | |
FNMA, 6.00%, 11/1/37 | 854,639 | | 901,328 | |
FNMA, 4.50%, 4/1/39 | 915,008 | | 898,143 | |
FNMA, 4.50%, 5/1/39 | 2,597,588 | | 2,550,207 | |
FNMA, 6.50%, 5/1/39 | 448,851 | | 469,054 | |
FNMA, 4.50%, 9/1/39 | 850,099 | | 831,831 | |
FNMA, 4.50%, 10/1/39 | 4,496,227 | | 4,409,104 | |
FNMA, 4.50%, 11/1/40 | 595,076 | | 582,291 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 12/1/40 | 93,447 | | 86,297 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 8/1/41 | 3,972,412 | | 3,790,063 | |
FNMA, 4.50%, 9/1/41 | 500,039 | | 489,050 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 10/1/41 | 3,481,986 | | 3,208,992 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 12/1/41 | 2,825,836 | | 2,593,805 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 12/1/41 | 1,619,222 | | 1,544,983 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 2/1/42 | 4,102,796 | | 3,774,830 | |
FNMA, 2.50%, 3/1/42 | 23,855,852 | | 20,455,286 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 5/1/42 | 797,032 | | 733,232 | |
FNMA, 2.50%, 6/1/42 | 20,110,680 | | 17,234,489 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 6/1/42 | 10,686,364 | | 9,825,381 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 8/1/42 | 7,028,541 | | 6,462,148 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 9/1/42 | 1,154,993 | | 1,062,070 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 11/1/45 | 1,386,243 | | 1,317,480 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 11/1/45 | 1,274,770 | | 1,210,357 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 2/1/46 | 2,149,428 | | 2,040,446 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
FNMA, 4.00%, 4/1/46 | $ | 3,466,563 | | $ | 3,293,191 | |
FNMA, 3.00%, 5/1/50 | 3,899,366 | | 3,502,418 | |
FNMA, 3.00%, 6/1/50 | 22,529,154 | | 19,792,460 | |
FNMA, 3.00%, 6/1/51 | 1,882,777 | | 1,671,484 | |
FNMA, 2.50%, 12/1/51 | 4,191,811 | | 3,532,558 | |
FNMA, 2.50%, 12/1/51 | 26,133,953 | | 22,045,591 | |
FNMA, 2.50%, 1/1/52 | 7,275,558 | | 6,133,256 | |
FNMA, 3.00%, 2/1/52 | 19,813,000 | | 17,332,151 | |
FNMA, 3.00%, 2/1/52 | 35,354,390 | | 30,892,563 | |
FNMA, 2.00%, 3/1/52 | 52,136,897 | | 42,428,582 | |
FNMA, 2.50%, 3/1/52 | 32,645,420 | | 27,600,864 | |
FNMA, 3.00%, 3/1/52 | 24,496,440 | | 21,515,117 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 4/1/52 | 9,270,547 | | 8,364,165 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 4/1/52 | 26,246,170 | | 24,496,352 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 4/1/52 | 8,796,002 | | 8,194,696 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 4/1/52 | 12,468,813 | | 11,611,049 | |
FNMA, 3.00%, 5/1/52 | 18,676,070 | | 16,439,453 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 5/1/52 | 29,173,663 | | 26,556,616 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 5/1/52 | 23,081,378 | | 21,463,992 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 5/1/52 | 36,218,942 | | 33,700,445 | |
FNMA, 3.00%, 6/1/52 | 7,788,027 | | 6,855,306 | |
FNMA, 4.50%, 7/1/52 | 20,949,845 | | 20,033,893 | |
FNMA, 5.00%, 8/1/52 | 60,930,093 | | 59,571,369 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 6/1/57 | 2,813,269 | | 2,658,798 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 11/1/59 | 2,797,189 | | 2,640,521 | |
GNMA, 7.00%, 4/20/26 | 580 | | 592 | |
GNMA, 7.50%, 8/15/26 | 1,291 | | 1,322 | |
GNMA, 8.00%, 8/15/26 | 466 | | 478 | |
GNMA, 8.00%, 6/15/27 | 2,095 | | 2,097 | |
GNMA, 6.50%, 3/15/28 | 2,857 | | 2,990 | |
GNMA, 6.50%, 5/15/28 | 7,318 | | 7,565 | |
GNMA, 7.00%, 5/15/31 | 8,809 | | 9,193 | |
GNMA, 6.00%, 7/15/33 | 299,363 | | 320,534 | |
GNMA, 4.50%, 8/15/33 | 614,156 | | 601,457 | |
GNMA, 6.00%, 9/20/38 | 226,485 | | 242,483 | |
GNMA, 5.50%, 11/15/38 | 300,772 | | 308,250 | |
GNMA, 5.50%, 11/15/38 | 122,988 | | 124,351 | |
GNMA, 5.50%, 1/15/39 | 393,485 | | 416,858 | |
GNMA, 6.00%, 1/20/39 | 83,452 | | 89,696 | |
GNMA, 6.00%, 2/20/39 | 81,126 | | 87,176 | |
GNMA, 4.50%, 4/15/39 | 482,954 | | 472,247 | |
GNMA, 4.50%, 6/15/39 | 683,904 | | 675,093 | |
GNMA, 5.00%, 9/15/39 | 21,376 | | 21,581 | |
GNMA, 5.50%, 9/15/39 | 29,831 | | 31,404 | |
GNMA, 5.00%, 10/15/39 | 325,455 | | 328,571 | |
GNMA, 4.50%, 1/15/40 | 598,340 | | 590,011 | |
GNMA, 4.00%, 7/15/40 | 498,028 | | 474,851 | |
GNMA, 4.00%, 11/20/40 | 816,585 | | 780,641 | |
GNMA, 4.00%, 12/15/40 | 339,910 | | 323,944 | |
GNMA, 4.50%, 12/15/40 | 1,377,474 | | 1,359,777 | |
GNMA, 4.50%, 6/15/41 | 252,825 | | 250,503 | |
GNMA, 3.50%, 4/20/42 | 1,850,709 | | 1,722,152 | |
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| Principal Amount | Value |
GNMA, 3.50%, 6/20/42 | $ | 5,974,131 | | $ | 5,556,401 | |
GNMA, 3.50%, 3/20/43 | 261,774 | | 243,449 | |
GNMA, 3.50%, 4/20/43 | 1,618,187 | | 1,502,184 | |
GNMA, 3.50%, 3/15/46 | 1,048,094 | | 978,660 | |
GNMA, 3.00%, 4/20/50 | 9,906,204 | | 8,830,831 | |
GNMA, 3.00%, 5/20/50 | 10,092,324 | | 8,994,376 | |
GNMA, 3.00%, 6/20/50 | 15,116,006 | | 13,507,656 | |
GNMA, 3.00%, 7/20/50 | 26,669,379 | | 23,754,381 | |
GNMA, 2.00%, 10/20/50 | 81,593,628 | | 68,594,425 | |
GNMA, 2.50%, 11/20/50 | 35,813,032 | | 30,594,552 | |
GNMA, 3.50%, 2/20/51 | 2,561,393 | | 2,355,477 | |
GNMA, 3.50%, 6/20/51 | 18,058,343 | | 16,576,145 | |
GNMA, 2.50%, 9/20/51 | 22,001,995 | | 19,000,357 | |
| | 1,084,478,828 | |
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $1,187,087,854) | 1,095,157,890 | |
COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS — 6.6% |
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ABPCI Direct Lending Fund CLO IV Ltd., Series 2017-2A, Class BR, VRN, 4.67%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.90%), 10/27/33(2) | 9,900,000 | | 9,204,473 | |
AIMCO CLO Ltd., Series 2019-10A, Class BR, VRN, 4.36%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.60%), 7/22/32(2) | 12,275,000 | | 11,542,141 | |
Arbor Realty Commercial Real Estate Notes Ltd., Series 2019-FL2, Class A, VRN, 4.16%, (1-month SOFR plus 1.31%), 9/15/34(2) | 13,500,500 | | 13,415,711 | |
ARES LII CLO Ltd., Series 2019-52A, Class BR, VRN, 4.41%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.65%), 4/22/31(2) | 9,250,000 | | 8,686,978 | |
Ares XL CLO Ltd., Series 2016-40A, Class BRR, VRN, 4.31%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.80%), 1/15/29(2) | 8,900,000 | | 8,304,765 | |
BDS Ltd., Series 2021-FL7, Class C, VRN, 4.69%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.70%), 6/16/36(2) | 19,000,000 | | 18,111,300 | |
BDS Ltd., Series 2021-FL8, Class C, VRN, 4.54%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.55%), 1/18/36(2) | 5,768,000 | | 5,453,278 | |
BDS Ltd., Series 2021-FL8, Class D, VRN, 4.89%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.90%), 1/18/36(2) | 7,200,000 | | 6,793,374 | |
Bean Creek CLO Ltd., Series 2015-1A, Class AR, VRN, 3.73%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.02%), 4/20/31(2) | 9,375,000 | | 9,126,439 | |
BXMT Ltd., Series 2020-FL2, Class C, VRN, 4.69%, (1-month SOFR plus 1.76%), 2/15/38(2) | 11,971,000 | | 11,427,238 | |
Canyon Capital CLO Ltd., Series 2017-1A, Class BR, VRN, 4.11%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.60%), 7/15/30(2) | 5,725,000 | | 5,477,444 | |
Carlyle Global Market Strategies CLO Ltd., Series 2013-1A, Class BRR, VRN, 5.12%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.20%), 8/14/30(2) | 8,150,000 | | 7,682,292 | |
CarVal CLO III Ltd., Series 2019-2A, Class BR, VRN, 4.31%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.60%), 7/20/32(2) | 8,750,000 | | 8,203,500 | |
Cedar Funding X CLO Ltd., Series 2019-10A, Class BR, VRN, 4.31%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.60%), 10/20/32(2) | 7,650,000 | | 7,181,739 | |
Cerberus Loan Funding XXXIII LP, Series 2021-3A, Class A, VRN, 4.07%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.56%), 7/23/33(2) | 13,925,000 | | 13,417,352 | |
Cerberus Loan Funding XXXVI LP, Series 2021-6A, Class A, VRN, 3.91%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.40%), 11/22/33(2) | 5,840,311 | | 5,799,306 | |
CFIP CLO Ltd., Series 2014-1A, Class AR, VRN, 3.78%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.32%), 7/13/29(2) | 9,760,552 | | 9,677,332 | |
FS Rialto Issuer LLC, Series 2022-FL6, Class A SEQ, VRN, 5.60%, (1-month SOFR plus 2.58%), 8/17/37(2) | 9,545,000 | | 9,458,080 | |
KKR CLO Ltd., Series 2018, Class BR, VRN, 4.34%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.60%), 7/18/30(2) | 9,725,000 | | 9,385,987 | |
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| Principal Amount | Value |
KKR CLO Ltd., Series 2022A, Class A, VRN, 3.86%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.15%), 7/20/31(2) | $ | 8,425,000 | | $ | 8,194,248 | |
KKR CLO Ltd., Series 2030A, Class BR, VRN, 4.34%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.60%), 10/17/31(2) | 12,225,000 | | 11,572,401 | |
KREF Ltd., Series 2021-FL2, Class B, VRN, 4.59%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.65%), 2/15/39(2) | 12,900,000 | | 12,297,825 | |
Madison Park Funding XXXVII Ltd., Series 2019-37A, Class BR, VRN, 4.16%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.65%), 7/15/33(2) | 16,550,000 | | 15,685,739 | |
MF1 Ltd., Series 2021-FL7, Class AS, VRN, 4.44%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.45%), 10/16/36(2) | 17,817,000 | | 17,056,474 | |
Octagon Investment Partners XV Ltd., Series 2013-1A, Class BRR, VRN, 4.24%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.50%), 7/19/30(2) | 13,825,000 | | 13,076,220 | |
Palmer Square Loan Funding Ltd., Series 2022-2A, Class A2, VRN, 2.99%, (3-month SOFR plus 1.90%), 10/15/30(2) | 9,325,000 | | 8,995,680 | |
Parallel Ltd., Series 2019-1A, Class BR, VRN, 4.51%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.80%), 7/20/32(2) | 13,875,000 | | 13,150,704 | |
Park Avenue Institutional Advisers CLO Ltd., Series 2018-1A, Class BR, VRN, 4.81%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.10%), 10/20/31(2) | 13,000,000 | | 11,902,745 | |
PFP Ltd., Series 2021-8, Class C, VRN, 4.74%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.80%), 8/9/37(2) | 13,851,000 | | 13,332,613 | |
Sound Point CLO XXII Ltd., Series 2019-1A, Class BR, VRN, 4.41%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.70%), 1/20/32(2) | 12,250,000 | | 11,373,749 | |
TCW CLO Ltd., Series 2018-1A, Class BR, VRN, 4.43%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.65%), 4/25/31(2) | 12,125,000 | | 11,436,064 | |
THL Credit Wind River CLO Ltd., Series 2013-2A, Class BR2, VRN, 4.31%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.57%), 10/18/30(2) | 18,450,000 | | 17,707,312 | |
TSTAT Ltd., Series 2022-1A, Class B VRN, 5.82%, (3-month SOFR plus 3.27%), 7/20/31(2) | 8,300,000 | | 8,223,419 | |
Wellfleet CLO Ltd., Series 2022-1A, Class B1, VRN, 4.47%, (3-month SOFR plus 2.35%), 4/15/34(2) | 8,400,000 | | 8,065,379 | |
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS (Cost $376,926,383) | | 360,419,301 | |
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES — 6.0% |
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Aaset Trust, Series 2021-2A, Class A SEQ, 2.80%, 1/15/47(2) | 24,629,758 | | 19,530,755 | |
Aligned Data Centers Issuer LLC, Series 2021-1A, Class B, 2.48%, 8/15/46(2) | 10,582,000 | | 8,842,846 | |
Applebee's Funding LLC / IHOP Funding LLC, Series 2019-1A, Class A2I SEQ, 4.19%, 6/5/49(2) | 13,577,850 | | 12,907,471 | |
Applebee's Funding LLC / IHOP Funding LLC, Series 2019-1A, Class A2II SEQ, 4.72%, 6/5/49(2) | 13,712,490 | | 12,804,033 | |
Blackbird Capital Aircraft, Series 2021-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.44%, 7/15/46(2) | 12,671,552 | | 10,252,123 | |
Castlelake Aircraft Structured Trust, Series 2017-1R, Class A SEQ, 2.74%, 8/15/41(2) | 10,107,711 | | 8,995,688 | |
Castlelake Aircraft Structured Trust, Series 2021-1A, Class A SEQ, 3.47%, 1/15/46(2) | 3,210,518 | | 2,818,084 | |
Clsec Holdings 22t LLC, Series 2021-1, Class B, 3.46%, 5/11/37(2) | 24,851,362 | | 21,292,296 | |
DI Issuer LLC, Series 2021-1A, Class A2 SEQ, 3.72%, 9/15/51(2) | 31,475,000 | | 27,588,568 | |
Edgeconnex Data Centers Issuer LLC, Series 2022-1, Class A2 SEQ, 4.25%, 3/25/52(2) | 14,990,279 | | 13,546,717 | |
FirstKey Homes Trust, Series 2021-SFR1, Class D, 2.19%, 8/17/38(2) | 15,900,000 | | 13,487,941 | |
FirstKey Homes Trust, Series 2021-SFR1, Class E1, 2.39%, 8/17/38(2) | 18,100,000 | | 15,145,253 | |
Flexential Issuer, Series 2021-1A, Class A2 SEQ, 3.25%, 11/27/51(2) | 19,850,000 | | 17,307,721 | |
Goodgreen Trust, Series 2018-1A, Class A, VRN, 3.93%, 10/15/53(2) | 8,421,798 | | 7,697,781 | |
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| Principal Amount | Value |
Goodgreen Trust, Series 2020-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.63%, 4/15/55(2) | $ | 10,054,908 | | $ | 8,143,138 | |
Goodgreen Trust, Series 2021-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.66%, 10/15/56(2) | 7,616,195 | | 6,683,676 | |
Lunar Structured Aircraft Portfolio Notes, Series 2021-1, Class A SEQ, 2.64%, 10/15/46(2) | 18,644,433 | | 15,438,271 | |
MAPS Trust, Series 2021-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.52%, 6/15/46(2) | 22,120,505 | | 18,186,725 | |
Navigator Aircraft ABS Ltd., Series 2021-1, Class A SEQ, 2.77%, 11/15/46(2) | 18,892,634 | | 16,094,554 | |
New Economy Assets Phase 1 Sponsor LLC, Series 2021-1, Class A1 SEQ, 1.91%, 10/20/61(2) | 17,453,000 | | 14,798,097 | |
New Economy Assets Phase 1 Sponsor LLC, Series 2021-1, Class B1, 2.41%, 10/20/61(2) | 31,825,000 | | 26,666,728 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2020-SFR1, Class D, 2.38%, 4/17/37(2) | 3,000,000 | | 2,758,378 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2021-SFR3, Class C, 2.09%, 5/17/26(2) | 9,500,000 | | 8,165,201 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2021-SFR8, Class E1, 2.38%, 10/17/38(2) | 7,800,000 | | 6,517,093 | |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2021-1A, Class C, 1.79%, 11/20/37(2) | 4,416,332 | | 4,047,305 | |
Slam Ltd., Series 2021-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.43%, 6/15/46(2) | 10,279,185 | | 8,453,740 | |
VSE VOI Mortgage LLC, Series 2018-A, Class B, 3.72%, 2/20/36(2) | 3,001,947 | | 2,906,105 | |
TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $384,408,838) | | 331,076,288 | |
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS — 5.2% |
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Private Sponsor Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 4.5% | |
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-4, Class 4A1, VRN, 2.97%, 3/25/35 | 1,444,567 | | 1,429,810 | |
Agate Bay Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2016-1, Class A3, VRN, 3.50%, 12/25/45(2) | 320,949 | | 296,718 | |
Banc of America Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-E, Class 2A6 SEQ, VRN, 3.59%, 6/25/34 | 966,978 | | 937,304 | |
Bellemeade Re Ltd., Series 2019-1A, Class M1B, VRN, 4.83%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.75%), 3/25/29(2) | 354,885 | | 354,473 | |
Bellemeade Re Ltd., Series 2019-3A, Class B1, VRN, 5.58%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.50%), 7/25/29(2) | 11,080,000 | | 10,899,129 | |
Bellemeade Re Ltd., Series 2019-3A, Class M1C, VRN, 5.03%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.95%), 7/25/29(2) | 6,020,000 | | 5,951,640 | |
Bellemeade Re Ltd., Series 2020-2A, Class M1C, VRN, 7.08%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.00%), 8/26/30(2) | 1,486,034 | | 1,488,541 | |
Chase Mortgage Finance Corp., Series 2021-CL1, Class M1, VRN, 3.48%, (30-day average SOFR plus 1.20%), 2/25/50(2) | 5,849,527 | | 5,574,659 | |
CHNGE Mortgage Trust, Series 2022-1 Class A1 SEQ, VRN, 3.01%, 1/25/67(2) | 11,354,560 | | 10,454,986 | |
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2004-UST1, Class A5, VRN, 2.93%, 8/25/34 | 3,106,334 | | 3,024,538 | |
Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Series 2005-17, Class 1A11, 5.50%, 9/25/35 | 16,856 | | 15,122 | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-AFC1, Class A3, VRN, 2.51%, 2/25/50(2) | 1,714,317 | | 1,592,638 | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-NQM2, Class A2 SEQ, VRN, 1.38%, 2/25/66(2) | 3,640,015 | | 3,178,592 | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-RPL3, Class A1 SEQ, VRN, 2.00%, 1/25/60(2) | 6,775,979 | | 5,913,981 | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust, Series 2022-NQM2, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 4.00%, 2/25/67(2) | 9,275,000 | | 7,397,125 | |
Deephaven Residential Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-2, Class M1, VRN, 4.11%, 5/25/65(2) | 9,000,000 | | 8,515,606 | |
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| Principal Amount | Value |
Deephaven Residential Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-3, Class A3, VRN, 1.55%, 8/25/66(2) | $ | 4,779,032 | | $ | 3,946,699 | |
Eagle RE Ltd., Series 2021-1, Class M1C, VRN, 4.98%, (30-day average SOFR plus 2.70%), 10/25/33(2) | 8,600,000 | | 8,552,943 | |
Farm Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-1, Class A, VRN, 2.18%, 1/25/51(2) | 9,635,254 | | 7,879,983 | |
First Horizon Alternative Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2004-AA4, Class A1, VRN, 3.12%, 10/25/34 | 1,391,259 | | 1,385,323 | |
GCAT Trust, Series 2021-CM2, Class A1 SEQ, VRN, 2.35%, 8/25/66(2) | 18,568,248 | | 17,490,894 | |
GCAT Trust, Series 2021-NQM1, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 1.15%, 1/25/66(2) | 3,135,824 | | 2,692,697 | |
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-5, Class 3A3, VRN, 2.78%, 5/25/34 | 1,038,453 | | 978,964 | |
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-7, Class 3A1, VRN, 3.09%, 6/25/34 | 406,250 | | 374,603 | |
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-AR1, Class 3A1, VRN, 3.00%, 1/25/35 | 1,022,404 | | 995,224 | |
Home RE Ltd., Series 2021-1, Class M1B, VRN, 4.63%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.55%), 7/25/33(2) | 5,923,661 | | 5,882,410 | |
Home RE Ltd., Series 2022-1, Class M1A, VRN, 5.13%, (30-day average SOFR plus 2.85%), 10/25/34(2) | 6,625,000 | | 6,471,517 | |
JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-1, Class A2, VRN, 3.45%, 1/25/47(2) | 153,428 | | 135,260 | |
JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-3, Class A15, VRN, 3.50%, 8/25/50(2) | 2,343,036 | | 2,087,068 | |
JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-3, Class B1A, VRN, 3.00%, 8/25/50(2) | 9,851,179 | | 8,258,094 | |
JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2022-4, Class A3, VRN, 3.00%, 10/25/52(2) | 6,104,169 | | 5,064,612 | |
JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2022-LTV1, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 3.52%, 7/25/52(2) | 9,525,923 | | 7,809,741 | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA - JPMWM, Series 2021-CL1, Class M3, VRN, 4.08%, (30-day average SOFR plus 1.80%), 3/25/51(2) | 2,707,022 | | 2,533,342 | |
MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust, Series 2004-13, Class 3A7, VRN, 3.82%, 11/21/34 | 767,540 | | 728,766 | |
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Series 2005-3, Class 2A, VRN, 2.99%, 11/25/35 | 1,288,729 | | 1,229,028 | |
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Series 2005-A2, Class A1, VRN, 2.77%, 2/25/35 | 705,128 | | 670,972 | |
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Series 2005-A2, Class A2, VRN, 2.77%, 2/25/35 | 770,167 | | 734,036 | |
MFA Trust, Series 2021-NQM1, Class A1, VRN, 1.15%, 4/25/65(2) | 2,434,759 | | 2,251,629 | |
MFA Trust, Series 2021-NQM1, Class A3, VRN, 1.64%, 4/25/65(2) | 1,739,121 | | 1,612,606 | |
MFA Trust, Series 2021-INV1, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 1.26%, 1/25/56(2) | 1,269,756 | | 1,175,133 | |
MFA Trust, Series 2021-INV2, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 2.26%, 11/25/56(2) | 12,399,831 | | 10,744,361 | |
MFA Trust, Series 2022-INV1, Class A1 SEQ, 3.91%, 4/25/66(2) | 7,685,044 | | 7,303,768 | |
NewRez Warehouse Securitization Trust, Series 2021-1, Class A, VRN, 3.83%, (1-month LIBOR plus 0.75%), 5/25/55(2) | 9,000,000 | | 8,817,400 | |
Oceanview Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-5, Class A4 SEQ, VRN, 2.50%, 10/25/51(2) | 15,673,758 | | 13,556,418 | |
PRMI Securitization Trust, Series 2021-1, Class A5, VRN, 2.50%, 4/25/51(2) | 14,667,187 | | 11,435,896 | |
PSMC Trust, Series 2021-2, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 2.50%, 5/25/51(2) | 5,889,948 | | 5,116,580 | |
Radnor RE Ltd., Series 2021-1, Class M1B, VRN, 3.98%, (30-day average SOFR plus 1.70%), 12/27/33(2) | 10,000,000 | | 9,794,948 | |
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| Principal Amount | Value |
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-5, Class A4 SEQ, VRN, 2.50%, 7/25/51(2) | $ | 5,968,166 | | $ | 5,155,992 | |
Sofi Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-1A, Class 1A4 SEQ, VRN, 3.00%, 11/25/46(2) | 1,055,648 | | 972,778 | |
Starwood Mortgage Residential Trust, Series 2020-2, Class A2 SEQ, VRN, 3.97%, 4/25/60(2) | 845,883 | | 843,721 | |
Starwood Mortgage Residential Trust, Series 2020-2, Class B1E, VRN, 3.00%, 4/25/60(2) | 7,888,000 | | 7,850,419 | |
Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-8, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.64%, 7/25/34 | 861,503 | | 844,138 | |
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2021-R2, Class A2, VRN, 1.12%, 2/25/64(2) | 2,943,935 | | 2,705,819 | |
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2021-R2, Class A3, VRN, 1.23%, 2/25/64(2) | 3,473,652 | | 3,189,828 | |
WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Trust, Series 2003-S11, Class 3A5, 5.95%, 11/25/33 | 184,608 | | 178,308 | |
| | 246,476,780 | |
U.S. Government Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.7% | |
FHLMC, Series 2020-DNA5, Class M2, VRN, 5.08%, (30-day average SOFR plus 2.80%), 10/25/50(2) | 3,233,909 | | 3,234,695 | |
FHLMC, Series 2020-HQA3, Class M2, VRN, 6.68%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.60%), 7/25/50(2) | 20,913 | | 20,909 | |
FHLMC, Series 3397, Class GF, VRN, 3.32%, (1-month LIBOR plus 0.50%), 12/15/37 | 1,050,825 | | 1,043,944 | |
FHLMC, Series 5123, Class HI, IO, 5.00%, 1/25/42 | 219,269 | | 41,374 | |
FHLMC, Series 5146, Class DI, IO, 5.50%, 7/25/39 | 119,399 | | 24,591 | |
FNMA, Series 2013-C01, Class M2, VRN, 8.33%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.25%), 10/25/23 | 5,827,930 | | 5,956,326 | |
FNMA, Series 2014-C01, Class M2, VRN, 7.48%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.40%), 1/25/24 | 5,265,528 | | 5,340,317 | |
FNMA, Series 2014-C02, Class 2M2, VRN, 5.68%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.60%), 5/25/24 | 1,731,896 | | 1,728,017 | |
FNMA, Series 2014-C04, Class 1M2, VRN, 7.98%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.90%), 11/25/24 | 3,032,458 | | 3,135,928 | |
FNMA, Series 2015-C04, Class 1M2, VRN, 8.78%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.70%), 4/25/28 | 6,894,314 | | 7,147,447 | |
FNMA, Series 2015-C04, Class 2M2, VRN, 8.63%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.55%), 4/25/28 | 10,092,287 | | 10,341,456 | |
FNMA, Series 2016-C01, Class 1M2, VRN, 9.83%, (1-month LIBOR plus 6.75%), 8/25/28 | 96,154 | | 101,576 | |
FNMA, Series 2017-C03, Class 1M2C, VRN, 6.08%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.00%), 10/25/29 | 1,790,000 | | 1,800,267 | |
GNMA, Series 2007-5, Class FA, VRN, 3.15%, (1-month LIBOR plus 0.14%), 2/20/37 | 812,454 | | 809,421 | |
| | 40,726,268 | |
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS (Cost $312,288,529) | | 287,203,048 | |
MUNICIPAL SECURITIES — 1.6% |
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Bay Area Toll Authority Rev., 6.92%, 4/1/40 | 3,244,000 | | 3,758,546 | |
Bay Area Toll Authority Rev., 6.26%, 4/1/49 | 2,000,000 | | 2,282,428 | |
California State University Rev., 2.98%, 11/1/51 | 4,000,000 | | 2,748,880 | |
Dallas Area Rapid Transit Rev., 6.00%, 12/1/44 | 1,250,000 | | 1,375,258 | |
Foothill-Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency Rev., 4.09%, 1/15/49 | 6,048,000 | | 4,455,106 | |
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp. Rev., 2.75%, 6/1/34 | 10,765,000 | | 8,481,123 | |
Houston GO, 3.96%, 3/1/47 | 2,500,000 | | 2,107,612 | |
Los Angeles Community College District GO, 6.75%, 8/1/49 | 2,400,000 | | 2,964,650 | |
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| Principal Amount | Value |
Los Angeles Department of Airports Rev., 6.58%, 5/15/39 | $ | 1,510,000 | | $ | 1,661,715 | |
Los Angeles Unified School District GO, 5.75%, 7/1/34 | 2,250,000 | | 2,307,271 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Rev., 6.69%, 11/15/40 | 2,465,000 | | 2,595,593 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Rev., 6.81%, 11/15/40 | 1,405,000 | | 1,510,627 | |
Michigan Strategic Fund Rev., (Flint Water Advocacy Fund), 3.23%, 9/1/47 | 5,000,000 | | 3,574,379 | |
Missouri Highway & Transportation Commission Rev., 5.45%, 5/1/33 | 100,000 | | 102,447 | |
New Jersey Turnpike Authority Rev., 7.41%, 1/1/40 | 3,236,000 | | 3,966,914 | |
New Jersey Turnpike Authority Rev., 7.10%, 1/1/41 | 970,000 | | 1,148,133 | |
New York City GO, 5.97%, 3/1/36 | 500,000 | | 530,555 | |
New York City GO, 6.27%, 12/1/37 | 335,000 | | 364,434 | |
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority Rev. (New York City Water & Sewer System), 5.95%, 6/15/42 | 1,425,000 | | 1,562,414 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority Rev. (State of New York Personal Income Tax Revenue), 3.19%, 2/15/43 | 500,000 | | 367,585 | |
Ohio Turnpike & Infrastructure Commission Rev., 3.22%, 2/15/48 | 5,645,000 | | 4,112,565 | |
Ohio Water Development Authority Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Rev., 4.88%, 12/1/34 | 550,000 | | 554,155 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Rev., 5.56%, 12/1/49 | 1,630,000 | | 1,725,083 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Rev., 4.93%, 10/1/51 | 2,300,000 | | 2,208,943 | |
Regents of the University of California Medical Center Pooled Rev., 3.26%, 5/15/60 | 4,120,000 | | 2,706,435 | |
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey Rev., 5.67%, 5/1/40 | 3,070,000 | | 3,192,088 | |
Sacramento Municipal Utility District Rev., 6.16%, 5/15/36 | 1,360,000 | | 1,490,321 | |
San Antonio Electric & Gas Systems Rev., 5.99%, 2/1/39 | 1,352,000 | | 1,451,460 | |
San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Rev., 5.59%, 7/1/43 | 1,675,000 | | 1,616,438 | |
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Water Rev., 6.00%, 11/1/40 | 1,970,000 | | 2,122,149 | |
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Rev., 5.88%, 4/1/32 | 2,190,000 | | 2,277,111 | |
State of California GO, 4.60%, 4/1/38 | 3,035,000 | | 2,841,738 | |
State of California GO, 7.55%, 4/1/39 | 3,220,000 | | 4,018,011 | |
State of California GO, 7.30%, 10/1/39 | 2,605,000 | | 3,123,757 | |
State of California GO, 7.60%, 11/1/40 | 455,000 | | 573,320 | |
University of California Rev., 3.07%, 5/15/51 | 5,565,000 | | 3,722,797 | |
TOTAL MUNICIPAL SECURITIES (Cost $102,257,688) | | 85,602,041 | |
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 1.5% |
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BX Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-VIV2, Class C, VRN, 3.66%, 3/9/44(2) | 8,839,868 | | 7,007,651 | |
BX Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-VIVA, Class D, VRN, 3.67%, 3/11/44(2) | 12,817,000 | | 9,601,896 | |
BX Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-VOLT, Class F, VRN, 5.22%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.40%), 9/15/36(2) | 21,200,000 | | 19,566,826 | |
ELP Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-ELP, Class E, VRN, 4.94%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.12%), 11/15/38(2) | 24,790,000 | | 23,192,916 | |
MHP Trust, Series 2022-MHIL, Class D, VRN, 4.46%, (1-month SOFR plus 1.61%), 1/15/27(2) | 7,178,613 | | 6,714,560 | |
OPG Trust, Series 2021-PORT, Class E, VRN, 4.35%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.53%), 10/15/36(2) | 16,267,355 | | 14,732,680 | |
TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $91,403,899) | | 80,816,529 | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY SECURITIES — 0.7% |
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FNMA, 0.75%, 10/8/27 | 29,724,000 | | 25,280,011 | |
FNMA, 6.625%, 11/15/30 | 10,000,000 | | 11,686,148 | |
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| Principal Amount | Value |
Tennessee Valley Authority, 1.50%, 9/15/31 | $ | 5,000,000 | | $ | 3,996,949 | |
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY SECURITIES (Cost $46,762,124) | | 40,963,108 | |
SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES — 0.5% |
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Chile — 0.1% | | |
Chile Government International Bond, 3.10%, 5/7/41 | 3,400,000 | | 2,312,186 | |
Chile Government International Bond, 3.625%, 10/30/42 | 1,697,000 | | 1,224,888 | |
| | 3,537,074 | |
Mexico† | | |
Mexico Government International Bond, 4.15%, 3/28/27 | 18,000 | | 17,236 | |
Panama — 0.1% | | |
Panama Government International Bond, 7.125%, 1/29/26 | 1,400,000 | | 1,477,184 | |
Panama Government International Bond, 6.70%, 1/26/36 | 1,683,000 | | 1,660,494 | |
| | 3,137,678 | |
Peru — 0.1% | | |
Peruvian Government International Bond, 5.625%, 11/18/50 | 4,946,000 | | 4,678,260 | |
Philippines — 0.1% | | |
Philippine Government International Bond, 5.50%, 3/30/26 | 3,000,000 | | 3,067,916 | |
Philippine Government International Bond, 6.375%, 10/23/34 | 5,735,000 | | 6,017,533 | |
| | 9,085,449 | |
Poland† | | |
Republic of Poland Government International Bond, 3.00%, 3/17/23 | 2,175,000 | | 2,158,370 | |
Republic of Poland Government International Bond, 4.00%, 1/22/24 | 230,000 | | 227,186 | |
| | 2,385,556 | |
Uruguay — 0.1% | | |
Uruguay Government International Bond, 4.125%, 11/20/45 | 1,239,000 | | 1,077,152 | |
Uruguay Government International Bond, 5.10%, 6/18/50 | 2,400,000 | | 2,203,876 | |
| | 3,281,028 | |
TOTAL SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES (Cost $32,327,081) | | 26,122,281 | |
BANK LOAN OBLIGATIONS(3) — 0.1% | | |
Media† | | |
DirecTV Financing, LLC, Term Loan, 8.12%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.00%), 8/2/27 | 57 | | 55 | |
Pharmaceuticals — 0.1% | | |
Horizon Therapeutics USA Inc., 2021 Term Loan B2, 4.88%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.75%), 3/15/28 | 8,426,912 | | 8,113,557 | |
TOTAL BANK LOAN OBLIGATIONS (Cost $8,435,465) | | 8,113,612 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 5.0% | | |
Discount Notes(4) — 2.9% | | |
Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Notes, 2.63%, 10/3/22 | 135,000,000 | | 135,000,000 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Notes, 2.42%, 10/11/22 | 20,000,000 | | 19,986,587 | |
| | 154,986,587 | |
Repurchase Agreements — 2.1% | | |
BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 0.625% - 4.625%, 1/15/25 - 5/15/47, valued at $19,739,264), in a joint trading account at 2.86%, dated 9/30/22, due 10/3/22 (Delivery value $19,408,360) | | 19,403,735 | |
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| Principal Amount | Value |
Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 2.75%, 2/15/28, valued at $99,020,655), at 2.95%, dated 9/30/22, due 10/3/22 (Delivery value $97,102,865) | | $ | 97,079,000 | |
| | 116,482,735 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $271,450,235) | | 271,469,322 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 101.8% (Cost $6,222,549,552) | | 5,583,844,406 | |
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (1.8)% | | (96,185,568) | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 5,487,658,838 | |
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FUTURES CONTRACTS PURCHASED |
Reference Entity | Contracts | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)^ |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Notes | 408 | | December 2022 | $ | 45,721,500 | | $ | (314,738) | |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Ultra Notes | 1,298 | | December 2022 | 153,792,719 | | (3,964,183) | |
U.S. Treasury 2-Year Notes | 1,100 | | December 2022 | 225,929,689 | | 75,872 | |
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Notes | 131 | | December 2022 | 14,083,523 | | 80,057 | |
U.S. Treasury Long Bonds | 234 | | December 2022 | 29,579,062 | | (1,489,052) | |
U.S. Treasury Ultra Bonds | 199 | | December 2022 | 27,263,000 | | (1,080,536) | |
| | | $ | 496,369,493 | | $ | (6,692,580) | |
^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 38 | Buy | (5.00)% | 6/20/27 | $ | 201,861,000 | | $ | (1,661,384) | | $ | 6,078,661 | | $ | 4,417,277 | |
^The value for credit default swap agreements serves as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood of an expected liability or profit at the period end. Increasing values in absolute terms when compared to the notional amount of the credit default swap agreement represent a deterioration of the referenced entity's credit soundness and an increased likelihood or risk of a credit event occurring as defined in the agreement.
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
CDX | - | Credit Derivatives Indexes |
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 |
IO | - | Interest Only |
LIBOR | - | London Interbank Offered Rate |
SEQ | - | Sequential Payer |
SOFR | - | Secured Overnight Financing 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. |
†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 futures contracts and/or swap agreements. At the period end, the aggregate value of securities pledged was $26,904,350.
(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 $1,198,892,679, which represented 21.8% of total net assets.
(3)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.
(4)The rate indicated is the yield to maturity at purchase for non-interest bearing securities. For interest bearing securities, the stated coupon rate is shown.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED) | |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (cost of $6,222,549,552) | $ | 5,583,844,406 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 65,565,003 | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | 2,042,419 | |
Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements | 315,318 | |
Interest receivable | 35,838,149 | |
| 5,687,605,295 | |
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Liabilities | |
Disbursements in excess of demand deposit cash | 251,209 | |
Payable for investments purchased | 153,256,954 | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 43,961,961 | |
Payable for variation margin on futures contracts | 1,640,147 | |
Accrued management fees | 654,629 | |
Distribution and service fees payable | 22,716 | |
Dividends payable | 158,841 | |
| 199,946,457 | |
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Net Assets | $ | 5,487,658,838 | |
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Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital paid in | $ | 6,422,781,121 | |
Distributable earnings | (935,122,283) | |
| $ | 5,487,658,838 | |
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| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share* |
Investor Class | $656,003,906 | 71,598,145 | $9.16 |
I Class | $622,072,907 | 67,874,368 | $9.17 |
Y Class | $141,654,135 | 15,452,170 | $9.17 |
A Class | $74,327,069 | 8,111,044 | $9.16 |
C Class | $5,827,577 | 636,596 | $9.15 |
R Class | $4,496,031 | 490,826 | $9.16 |
R5 Class | $5,024 | 548 | $9.17 |
R6 Class | $125,955,989 | 13,737,033 | $9.17 |
G Class | $3,857,316,200 | 420,752,933 | $9.17 |
*Maximum offering price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for all share classes, except Class A, for which the maximum offering price per share was $9.59 (net asset value divided by 0.955). A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of Class A and Class C.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED) | |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Interest (net of foreign taxes withheld of $8,767) | $ | 71,009,678 | |
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Expenses: | |
Management fees | 8,870,389 | |
Distribution and service fees: | |
A Class | 102,931 | |
C Class | 33,901 | |
R Class | 12,111 | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 161,248 | |
Other expenses | 58,468 | |
| 9,239,048 | |
Fees waived - G Class | (4,724,466) | |
| 4,514,582 | |
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Net investment income (loss) | 66,495,096 | |
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Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investment transactions | (251,400,273) | |
Futures contract transactions | (27,340,239) | |
Swap agreement transactions | 6,213,783 | |
| (272,526,729) | |
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Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | (259,249,074) | |
Futures contracts | (5,267,461) | |
Swap agreements | (2,131,366) | |
| (266,647,901) | |
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Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (539,174,630) | |
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | (472,679,534) | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
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SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2022 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | September 30, 2022 | March 31, 2022 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 66,495,096 | | $ | 30,005,772 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | (272,526,729) | | (1,559,007) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (266,647,901) | | (97,708,759) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (472,679,534) | | (69,261,994) | |
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Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From earnings: | | |
Investor Class | (8,408,658) | | (19,994,409) | |
I Class | (8,674,992) | | (22,140,729) | |
Y Class | (2,031,739) | | (3,770,269) | |
A Class | (876,750) | | (2,209,990) | |
C Class | (46,251) | | (143,761) | |
R Class | (45,496) | | (121,811) | |
R5 Class | (68) | | (4,048) | |
R6 Class | (1,665,280) | | (3,599,101) | |
G Class | (43,204,459) | | — | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (64,953,693) | | (51,984,118) | |
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Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5) | 4,152,020,607 | | (3,286,059) | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | 3,614,387,380 | | (124,532,171) | |
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Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 1,873,271,458 | | 1,997,803,629 | |
End of period | $ | 5,487,658,838 | | $ | 1,873,271,458 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (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, R6 Class and G Class. The A Class may incur an initial sales charge. The A Class and C Class may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge. Sale of the G Class commenced on May 19, 2022.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the fund in preparation of its financial statements. The fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This may require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management evaluated the impact of events or transactions occurring through the date the financial statements were issued that would merit recognition or disclosure.
Investment Valuations — The fund determines the fair value of its investments and computes its net asset value (NAV) per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. The value of investments of the fund is determined by American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor), as the valuation designee, pursuant to its valuation policies and procedures. The Board of Trustees oversees the valuation designee and reviews its valuation policies and procedures at least annually.
Fixed income securities are valued at the evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices as provided by investment dealers. Corporate bonds, U.S. Treasury and Government Agency securities, 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.
Equity securities that are listed or traded on a domestic securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price or at the official closing price as provided by the exchange. Equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued at the closing price of such securities on the exchange where primarily traded or at the close of the NYSE, if that is earlier. If no last sales price is reported, or if local convention or regulation so provides, the mean of the latest bid and asked prices may be used. Securities traded over-the-counter are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the last sales price, or the official closing price.
Hybrid securities are valued at the evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices as provided by investment dealers. Preferred stocks and convertible preferred stocks with perpetual maturities are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security specific information.
Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported NAV per share. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value. Exchange-traded futures contracts are valued at the settlement price as provided by the appropriate exchange. Swap agreements are valued at an evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or independent brokers.
If the valuation designee determines that the market price for a portfolio security is not readily available or is believed by the valuation designee to be unreliable, such security is valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the valuation designee, in accordance with its policies and procedures. Circumstances that may cause the fund to determine that market quotations are not available or reliable include, but are not limited to: when there is a significant event subsequent to the market quotation; trading in a security has been halted during the trading day; or trading in a security is insufficient or did not take place due to a closure or holiday.
The valuation designee monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s NAV per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; regulatory news, governmental action and political unrest that could impact a specific investment or an investment sector; or armed conflicts, natural disasters and similar events that could affect investments in a specific country or region. The valuation designee also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that it deems appropriate. The valuation designee may apply a model-derived factor to the closing price of equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges. The factor is based on observable market data as provided by an independent pricing service.
Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Net realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is also used for federal income tax purposes.
Investment Income — Interest income less foreign taxes withheld, if any, is recorded on the accrual basis and includes paydown gain (loss) and accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Inflation adjustments related to inflation-linked debt securities are reflected as interest income.
Repurchase Agreements — The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that ACIM has determined are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of Trustees. The fund requires that the collateral, represented by securities, received in a repurchase transaction be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the fund to obtain those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities transferred to ensure the value, including accrued interest, of the securities under each repurchase agreement is equal to or greater than amounts owed to the fund under each repurchase agreement.
Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with certain other funds in the American Century Investments family of funds, may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account. These balances are invested in one or more repurchase agreements that are collateralized by U.S. Treasury or Agency obligations.
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, 43% of the shares of the fund. Related parties do not invest in the fund for the purpose of exercising management or control.
Management Fees — The trust has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per class. The agreement provides that ACIM will pay all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent trustees (including legal counsel fees), extraordinary expenses, and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class’s daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The difference in the fee among the classes is a result of their separate arrangements for non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder services. It is not the result of any difference in advisory or custodial fees or other expenses related to the management of the fund’s assets, which do not vary by class. The fee consists of (1) an Investment Category Fee based on the daily net assets of the fund and certain other accounts managed by the investment advisor that are in the same broad investment category as the fund and (2) a Complex Fee based on the assets of all funds in the American Century Investments family of funds that have the same investment advisor and distributor as the fund. For purposes of determining the Investment Category Fee and Complex Fee, the assets of funds managed by the investment advisor that invest exclusively in the shares of other funds (funds of funds) are not included. The investment advisor agreed to waive the G Class's management fee in its entirety. The investment advisor expects this waiver to remain in effect permanently and cannot terminate it without the approval of the Board of Trustees.
The Investment Category Fee range, the Complex Fee range and the effective annual management fee for each class for the period ended September 30, 2022 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% |
G Class | 0.0000% to 0.0600% | 0.00%(1) |
(1)Effective annual management fee before waiver was 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, 2022 are detailed in the Statement of Operations.
Trustees’ Fees and Expenses — The Board of Trustees is responsible for overseeing the investment advisor’s management and operations of the fund. The trustees receive detailed information about the fund and its investment advisor regularly throughout the year, and meet at least quarterly with management of the investment advisor to review reports about fund operations. The fund’s officers do not receive compensation from the fund.
Interfund Transactions — The fund may enter into security transactions with other American Century Investments funds and other client accounts of the investment advisor, in accordance with the 1940 Act rules and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. The rules and procedures require, among other things, that these transactions be effected at the independent current market price of the security. There were no interfund transactions during the period.
4. Investment Transactions
Purchases of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended September 30, 2022 totaled $3,970,070,798, of which $3,271,714,959 represented U.S. Treasury and Government Agency obligations.
Sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended September 30, 2022 totaled $4,288,891,015, of which $3,200,333,272 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, 2022(1) | Year ended March 31, 2022 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class | | | | |
Sold | 5,170,252 | | $ | 50,382,535 | | 11,426,991 | | $ | 125,195,206 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 858,912 | | 8,301,519 | | 1,800,254 | | 19,754,459 | |
Redeemed | (7,865,780) | | (76,329,503) | | (8,326,838) | | (91,510,093) | |
| (1,836,616) | | (17,645,449) | | 4,900,407 | | 53,439,572 | |
I Class | | | | |
Sold | 13,252,430 | | 129,089,058 | | 14,570,423 | | 159,063,483 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 828,646 | | 8,016,414 | | 1,899,356 | | 20,848,634 | |
Redeemed | (19,270,396) | | (187,861,688) | | (22,875,783) | | (250,953,580) | |
| (5,189,320) | | (50,756,216) | | (6,406,004) | | (71,041,463) | |
Y Class | | | | |
Sold | 5,726,149 | | 55,946,463 | | 7,179,584 | | 78,487,935 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 210,334 | | 2,031,739 | | 343,659 | | 3,770,212 | |
Redeemed | (4,273,044) | | (40,999,470) | | (4,258,146) | | (47,086,529) | |
| 1,663,439 | | 16,978,732 | | 3,265,097 | | 35,171,618 | |
A Class | | | | |
Sold | 432,624 | | 4,200,786 | | 1,238,479 | | 13,584,288 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 83,879 | | 810,942 | | 188,492 | | 2,069,402 | |
Redeemed | (1,069,677) | | (10,377,553) | | (3,151,516) | | (34,741,938) | |
| (553,174) | | (5,365,825) | | (1,724,545) | | (19,088,248) | |
C Class | | | | |
Sold | 8,337 | | 80,986 | | 82,957 | | 908,698 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 4,699 | | 45,369 | | 12,677 | | 139,113 | |
Redeemed | (135,338) | | (1,325,212) | | (300,522) | | (3,277,754) | |
| (122,302) | | (1,198,857) | | (204,888) | | (2,229,943) | |
R Class | | | | |
Sold | 47,846 | | 466,909 | | 112,147 | | 1,228,216 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 4,676 | | 45,168 | | 10,988 | | 120,635 | |
Redeemed | (80,668) | | (794,190) | | (268,152) | | (2,952,369) | |
| (28,146) | | (282,113) | | (145,017) | | (1,603,518) | |
R5 Class | | | | |
Sold | — | | — | | 2,083 | | 23,050 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 7 | | 68 | | 359 | | 3,986 | |
Redeemed | — | | — | | (59,266) | | (666,793) | |
| 7 | | 68 | | (56,824) | | (639,757) | |
R6 Class | | | | |
Sold | 3,753,065 | | 36,427,665 | | 3,343,389 | | 36,649,917 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 169,738 | | 1,639,999 | | 321,582 | | 3,531,647 | |
Redeemed | (2,115,489) | | (20,544,158) | | (3,418,648) | | (37,475,884) | |
| 1,807,314 | | 17,523,506 | | 246,323 | | 2,705,680 | |
G Class | | | N/A | |
Sold | 22,663,703 | | 220,935,510 | | | |
Issued in connection with reorganization (Note 10) | 435,638,705 | | 4,331,988,616 | | | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 4,511,727 | | 43,203,623 | | | |
Redeemed | (42,061,202) | | (403,360,988) | | | |
| 420,752,933 | | 4,192,766,761 | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | 416,494,135 | | $ | 4,152,020,607 | | (125,451) | | $ | (3,286,059) | |
(1)May 19, 2022 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2022 for the G Class.
6. Fair Value Measurements
The fund’s investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels.
•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 | — | | $ | 1,647,648,923 | | — | |
Corporate Bonds | — | | 1,349,252,063 | | — | |
U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | — | | 1,095,157,890 | | — | |
Collateralized Loan Obligations | — | | 360,419,301 | | — | |
Asset-Backed Securities | — | | 331,076,288 | | — | |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | — | | 287,203,048 | | — | |
Municipal Securities | — | | 85,602,041 | | — | |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | — | | 80,816,529 | | — | |
U.S. Government Agency Securities | — | | 40,963,108 | | — | |
Sovereign Governments and Agencies | — | | 26,122,281 | | — | |
Bank Loan Obligations | — | | 8,113,612 | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | — | | 271,469,322 | | — | |
| — | | $ | 5,583,844,406 | | — | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Futures Contracts | $ | 155,929 | | — | | — | |
Swap Agreements | — | | $ | 4,417,277 | | — | |
| $ | 155,929 | | $ | 4,417,277 | | — | |
| | | |
Liabilities | | | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Futures Contracts | $ | 6,848,509 | | — | | — | |
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 $154,760,000.
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 $372,375,930 futures contracts purchased and $103,311,676 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 $176,166,667.
Value of Derivative Instruments as of September 30, 2022
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| Asset Derivatives | Liability Derivatives |
Type of Risk Exposure | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value |
Credit Risk | Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements* | $ | 315,318 | | Payable for variation margin on swap agreements* | — | |
Interest Rate Risk | Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts* | — | | Payable for variation margin on futures contracts* | $ | 1,640,147 | |
| | $ | 315,318 | | | $ | 1,640,147 | |
*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, 2022
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| Net Realized Gain (Loss) | Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
Type of Risk Exposure | Location on Statement of Operations | Value | Location on Statement of Operations | Value |
Credit Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions | $ | (700,456) | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | $ | 6,494,551 | |
Interest Rate Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions | (27,340,239) | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts | (5,267,461) | |
Other Contracts | Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions | 6,914,239 | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | (8,625,917) | |
| | $ | (21,126,456) | | | $ | (7,398,827) | |
8. Risk Factors
The value of the fund’s shares will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, based on the performance of the securities owned by the fund and other factors generally affecting the securities market. Market risks, including political, regulatory, economic and social developments, can affect the value of the fund’s investments. Natural disasters, public health emergencies, war, terrorism and other unforeseeable events may lead to increased market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.
The fund may invest in instruments that have variable or floating coupon rates based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). LIBOR is a benchmark interest rate intended to be representative of the rate at which certain major international banks lend to one another over short-terms. Financial institutions have started the process of phasing out LIBOR and the transition process to a replacement rate may lead to increased volatility or illiquidity in markets for instruments that rely on LIBOR. This could result in a change to the value of such instruments or a change in the cost of temporary borrowing for the fund.
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 | $ | 6,236,459,190 | |
Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 1,017,610 | |
Gross tax depreciation of investments | (653,632,394) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | $ | (652,614,784) | |
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, 2022, the fund had post-October capital loss deferrals of $(22,512,558), which represent certain qualified losses that the fund has elected to treat as having been incurred in the following fiscal year for federal income tax purposes.
10. Reorganization
On December 16, 2021, the Board of Trustees approved an agreement and plan of reorganization (the reorganization), whereby the net assets of NT Diversified Bond Fund, one fund in a series issued by the trust, were transferred to Diversified Bond Fund in exchange for shares of Diversified Bond Fund. The purpose of the transaction was to combine two funds with substantially similar investment objectives and strategies. The financial statements and performance history of Diversified Bond Fund survived after the reorganization. The reorganization was effective at the close of the NYSE on May 27, 2022.
The reorganization was accomplished by a tax-free exchange of shares. On May 27, 2022, NT Diversified Bond Fund exchanged its shares for shares of Diversified Bond Fund as follows:
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Original Fund/Class | Shares Exchanged | New Fund/Class | Shares Received |
NT Diversified Bond Fund – G Class | 427,890,190 | | Diversified Bond Fund – G Class | 435,638,705 | |
The net assets of NT Diversified Bond Fund and Diversified Bond Fund immediately before the reorganization were $4,331,988,616 and $1,779,254,262, respectively. NT Diversified Bond Fund's unrealized depreciation of $(309,319,355) was combined with that of Diversified Bond Fund. Immediately after the reorganization, the combined net assets were $6,111,242,878.
Assuming the reorganization had been completed on April 1, 2022, the beginning of the annual reporting period, the pro forma results of operations for the period ended September 30, 2022 are as follows:
| | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 85,913,640 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (691,453,534) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ | (605,539,894) |
Because the combined investment portfolios have been managed as a single integrated portfolio since the reorganization was completed, it is not practicable to separate the amounts of revenue and earnings of NT Diversified Bond Fund that have been included in the fund’s Statement of Operations since May 27, 2022.
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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 | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(3) | $10.28 | 0.12 | (1.12) | (1.00) | (0.12) | — | — | (0.12) | $9.16 | (9.83)% | 0.60%(4) | 0.60%(4) | 2.53%(4) | 2.53%(4) | 85% | $656,004 | |
2022 | $10.96 | 0.15 | (0.55) | (0.40) | (0.17) | (0.11) | — | (0.28) | $10.28 | (3.81)% | 0.59% | 0.59% | 1.41% | 1.41% | 238% | $755,003 | |
2021 | $11.10 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.34 | (0.17) | (0.31) | — | (0.48) | $10.96 | 2.95% | 0.60% | 0.60% | 1.42% | 1.42% | 238% | $750,959 | |
2020 | $10.61 | 0.26 | 0.50 | 0.76 | (0.27) | — | — | (0.27) | $11.10 | 7.18% | 0.60% | 0.60% | 2.40% | 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% | 0.60% | 2.80% | 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% | 0.60% | 2.19% | 2.19% | 179% | $2,742,374 | |
I Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(3) | $10.28 | 0.13 | (1.11) | (0.98) | (0.13) | — | — | (0.13) | $9.17 | (9.64)% | 0.40%(4) | 0.40%(4) | 2.73%(4) | 2.73%(4) | 85% | $622,073 | |
2022 | $10.96 | 0.18 | (0.56) | (0.38) | (0.19) | (0.11) | — | (0.30) | $10.28 | (3.62)% | 0.39% | 0.39% | 1.61% | 1.61% | 238% | $751,444 | |
2021 | $11.10 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.36 | (0.19) | (0.31) | — | (0.50) | $10.96 | 3.06% | 0.40% | 0.40% | 1.62% | 1.62% | 238% | $871,066 | |
2020 | $10.62 | 0.28 | 0.49 | 0.77 | (0.29) | — | — | (0.29) | $11.10 | 7.39% | 0.40% | 0.40% | 2.60% | 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% | 0.40% | 3.00% | 3.00% | 184% | $993,543 | |
2018 | $10.68 | 0.25 | (0.13) | 0.12 | (0.26) | — | — | (0.26) | $10.54 | 1.06% | 0.40% | 0.40% | 2.39% | 2.39% | 179% | $2,296,395 | |
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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 | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
Y Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(3) | $10.29 | 0.13 | (1.12) | (0.99) | (0.13) | — | — | (0.13) | $9.17 | (9.71)% | 0.37%(4) | 0.37%(4) | 2.76%(4) | 2.76%(4) | 85% | $141,654 | |
2022 | $10.96 | 0.18 | (0.54) | (0.36) | (0.20) | (0.11) | — | (0.31) | $10.29 | (3.50)% | 0.36% | 0.36% | 1.64% | 1.64% | 238% | $141,842 | |
2021 | $11.11 | 0.18 | 0.17 | 0.35 | (0.19) | (0.31) | — | (0.50) | $10.96 | 3.09% | 0.37% | 0.37% | 1.65% | 1.65% | 238% | $115,357 | |
2020 | $10.62 | 0.29 | 0.49 | 0.78 | (0.29) | — | — | (0.29) | $11.11 | 7.42% | 0.37% | 0.37% | 2.63% | 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% | 0.37% | 3.03% | 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) | 0.37%(4) | 2.52%(4) | 2.52%(4) | 179%(6) | $603,691 | |
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2022(3) | $10.28 | 0.11 | (1.13) | (1.02) | (0.10) | — | — | (0.10) | $9.16 | (9.84)% | 0.85%(4) | 0.85%(4) | 2.28%(4) | 2.28%(4) | 85% | $74,327 | |
2022 | $10.96 | 0.13 | (0.56) | (0.43) | (0.14) | (0.11) | — | (0.25) | $10.28 | (4.05)% | 0.84% | 0.84% | 1.16% | 1.16% | 238% | $89,094 | |
2021 | $11.10 | 0.13 | 0.18 | 0.31 | (0.14) | (0.31) | — | (0.45) | $10.96 | 2.69% | 0.85% | 0.85% | 1.17% | 1.17% | 238% | $113,848 | |
2020 | $10.62 | 0.23 | 0.49 | 0.72 | (0.24) | — | — | (0.24) | $11.10 | 6.81% | 0.85% | 0.85% | 2.15% | 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% | 0.85% | 2.55% | 2.55% | 184% | $98,899 | |
2018 | $10.68 | 0.20 | (0.13) | 0.07 | (0.21) | — | — | (0.21) | $10.54 | 0.61% | 0.85% | 0.85% | 1.94% | 1.94% | 179% | $196,563 | |
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted) | | | | | | | | | | |
Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data |
| | Income From Investment Operations: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Tax Return of Capital | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
C Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(3) | $10.27 | 0.07 | (1.12) | (1.05) | (0.07) | — | — | (0.07) | $9.15 | (10.19)% | 1.60%(4) | 1.60%(4) | 1.53%(4) | 1.53%(4) | 85% | $5,828 | |
2022 | $10.95 | 0.04 | (0.55) | (0.51) | (0.06) | (0.11) | — | (0.17) | $10.27 | (4.78)% | 1.59% | 1.59% | 0.41% | 0.41% | 238% | $7,795 | |
2021 | $11.09 | 0.05 | 0.17 | 0.22 | (0.05) | (0.31) | — | (0.36) | $10.95 | 1.93% | 1.60% | 1.60% | 0.42% | 0.42% | 238% | $10,550 | |
2020 | $10.61 | 0.15 | 0.49 | 0.64 | (0.16) | — | — | (0.16) | $11.09 | 6.02% | 1.60% | 1.60% | 1.40% | 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% | 1.60% | 1.80% | 1.80% | 184% | $31,481 | |
2018 | $10.68 | 0.13 | (0.14) | (0.01) | (0.13) | — | — | (0.13) | $10.54 | (0.14)% | 1.60% | 1.60% | 1.19% | 1.19% | 179% | $48,386 | |
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2022(3) | $10.28 | 0.10 | (1.13) | (1.03) | (0.09) | — | — | (0.09) | $9.16 | (10.05)% | 1.10%(4) | 1.10%(4) | 2.03%(4) | 2.03%(4) | 85% | $4,496 | |
2022 | $10.95 | 0.10 | (0.54) | (0.44) | (0.12) | (0.11) | — | (0.23) | $10.28 | (4.29)% | 1.09% | 1.09% | 0.91% | 0.91% | 238% | $5,334 | |
2021 | $11.10 | 0.10 | 0.17 | 0.27 | (0.11) | (0.31) | — | (0.42) | $10.95 | 2.44% | 1.10% | 1.10% | 0.92% | 0.92% | 238% | $7,274 | |
2020 | $10.61 | 0.21 | 0.49 | 0.70 | (0.21) | — | — | (0.21) | $11.10 | 6.65% | 1.10% | 1.10% | 1.90% | 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% | 1.10% | 2.30% | 2.30% | 184% | $8,748 | |
2018 | $10.68 | 0.18 | (0.14) | 0.04 | (0.18) | — | — | (0.18) | $10.54 | 0.36% | 1.10% | 1.10% | 1.69% | 1.67% | 179% | $11,186 | |
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted) | | | | | | | | | | |
Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data |
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| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | 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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2022(3) | $10.28 | 0.13 | (1.12) | (0.99) | (0.12) | — | — | (0.12) | $9.17 | (9.66)% | 0.40%(4) | 0.40%(4) | 2.73%(4) | 2.73%(4) | 85% | $5 | |
2022 | $10.96 | 0.19 | (0.57) | (0.38) | (0.19) | (0.11) | — | (0.30) | $10.28 | (3.61)% | 0.39% | 0.39% | 1.61% | 1.61% | 238% | $6 | |
2021 | $11.10 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.36 | (0.19) | (0.31) | — | (0.50) | $10.96 | 3.15% | 0.40% | 0.40% | 1.62% | 1.62% | 238% | $629 | |
2020 | $10.62 | 0.28 | 0.49 | 0.77 | (0.29) | — | — | (0.29) | $11.10 | 7.29% | 0.40% | 0.40% | 2.60% | 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% | 0.40% | 3.00% | 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) | 0.40%(4) | 2.46%(4) | 2.46%(4) | 179%(6) | $212 | |
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2022(3) | $10.29 | 0.13 | (1.12) | (0.99) | (0.13) | — | — | (0.13) | $9.17 | (9.70)% | 0.35%(4) | 0.35%(4) | 2.78%(4) | 2.78%(4) | 85% | $125,956 | |
2022 | $10.97 | 0.18 | (0.55) | (0.37) | (0.20) | (0.11) | — | (0.31) | $10.29 | (3.57)% | 0.34% | 0.34% | 1.66% | 1.66% | 238% | $122,753 | |
2021 | $11.11 | 0.19 | 0.17 | 0.36 | (0.19) | (0.31) | — | (0.50) | $10.97 | 3.20% | 0.35% | 0.35% | 1.67% | 1.67% | 238% | $128,121 | |
2020 | $10.63 | 0.29 | 0.48 | 0.77 | (0.29) | — | — | (0.29) | $11.11 | 7.34% | 0.35% | 0.35% | 2.65% | 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% | 0.35% | 3.05% | 3.05% | 184% | $301,853 | |
2018 | $10.68 | 0.26 | (0.14) | 0.12 | (0.26) | — | — | (0.26) | $10.54 | 1.11% | 0.35% | 0.35% | 2.44% | 2.44% | 179% | $290,390 | |
G Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(7) | $9.85 | 0.11 | (0.68) | (0.57) | (0.11) | — | — | (0.11) | $9.17 | (5.85)% | 0.01%(4) | 0.35%(4) | 3.17%(4) | 2.83%(4) | 85%(8) | $3,857,316 | |
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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, 2022 (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)May 19, 2022 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2022 (unaudited).
(8)Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the six months ended September 30, 2022.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Approval of Management Agreement |
At a meeting held on June 21, 2022, 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 of 1940 (the “Investment Company Act”), contracts for investment advisory services are required to be reviewed, evaluated, and approved by a majority of a fund’s Trustees, including a majority of the independent Trustees, 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 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.
In connection with its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board’s review and evaluation of the services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates included, but was not limited to, the following:
•the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, and other services provided and to be provided to the Fund including without limitation portfolio management and trading services, shareholder and intermediary service levels and quality, compliance and legal services, fund accounting and financial reporting, and fund share distribution;
•the wide range of other programs and services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates 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 similarly-managed 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, generally, and with respect to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic response, heightened areas of interest in the mutual fund industry and recent geopolitical issues;
•the Advisor’s business continuity plans, vendor management practices, and cyber security practices;
•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 principal investment strategies. Further, the Trustees recognize that the Advisor has an obligation to seek the best execution of fund trades. In providing these services, the Advisor utilizes teams of investment professionals (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 actions being taken 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.
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 fee structure and through reinvestment in its business, infrastructure, investment capabilities and initiatives to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded services.
Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than securities transaction expenses, 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.
Collateral or “Fall-Out” Benefits Derived by the Advisor. The Board considered the possible existence of collateral benefits the Advisor may receive as a result of its relationship with the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor’s primary business is managing funds and it generally does not use fund or shareholder information to generate profits in other lines of business, and therefore does not derive any significant collateral benefits from them. The Board noted that the Advisor may receive proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex. The Board also noted that the assets of those other accounts are, where applicable, included with the assets of the Fund to determine breakpoints in the management fee schedule.
Existing Relationship. The Board also considered whether there was any reason for not continuing the existing arrangement with the Advisor. In this regard, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund’s operations and various risks, uncertainties, and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision not to continue such relationship. In particular, the Board recognized that most shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Advisor’s industry standing and reputation and in the expectation that the Advisor will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund.
Conclusion of the Trustees. As a result of this process, the Board, including all of the independent Trustees, taking into account all of the factors discussed above and the information provided by the Advisor and others in connection with its review and throughout the year, concluded that the terms of the management agreement are fair and reasonable and that the management fee charged to the Fund is reasonable in light of the services provided and that the management agreement between the Fund and the Advisor should be renewed for an additional one-year period.
Retirement Account Information
As required by law, distributions you receive from certain retirement accounts are subject to federal income tax withholding, unless you elect not to have withholding apply*. Tax will be withheld on the total amount withdrawn even though you may be receiving amounts that are not subject to withholding, such as nondeductible contributions. In such case, excess amounts of withholding could occur. You may adjust your withholding election so that a greater or lesser amount will be withheld.
If you don’t want us to withhold on this amount, you must notify us to not withhold the federal income tax. You may notify us in writing or in certain situations by telephone or through other electronic means. For systematic withdrawals, your withholding election will remain in effect until revoked or changed by filing a new election. You have the right to revoke your election at any time and change your withholding percentage for future distributions.
Remember, even if you elect not to have income tax withheld, you are liable for paying income tax on the taxable portion of your withdrawal. If you elect not to have income tax withheld or you don’t have enough income tax withheld, you may be responsible for payment of estimated tax. You may incur penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and estimated tax payments are not sufficient. You can reduce or defer the income tax on a distribution by directly or indirectly rolling such distribution over to another IRA or eligible plan. You should consult your tax advisor for additional information.
State tax will be withheld if, at the time of your distribution, your address is within one of the mandatory withholding states and you have federal income tax withheld (or as otherwise required by state law). State taxes will be withheld from your distribution in accordance with the respective state rules.
*Some 403(b), 457 and qualified retirement plan distributions may be subject to 20% mandatory withholding, as they are subject to special tax and withholding rules. Your plan administrator or plan sponsor is required to provide you with a special tax notice explaining those rules at the time you request a distribution. If applicable, federal and/or state taxes may be withheld from your distribution amount.
Proxy Voting Policies
Descriptions of the principles and policies that the fund's investment advisor uses in exercising the voting rights associated with the securities purchased and/or held by the fund are available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021 or visiting American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com/proxy. A description of the policies is also available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on americancentury.com/proxy. It is also available at sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. These portfolio holdings are available on the fund's website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021. The fund’s Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov.
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| A Class (AHIAX) |
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| R6 Class (AHIDX) |
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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 and Subadvisory Agreements | |
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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 ending September 30, 2022. It provides a market overview (below), followed by a schedule of fund investments and other financial information. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.
Inflation, Rates, Recession Worries Weighed on Financial Markets
The reporting period began with financial markets digesting the effects of soaring inflation, heightened market volatility and slowing growth. For more than a year, the effects of massive fiscal and monetary support, escalating energy prices, supply chain breakdowns and labor market shortages had driven inflation to multidecade highs. The Russia-Ukraine war continued to nudge commodity prices even higher, exacerbating existing inflationary pressures and further damaging global supply chains.
The Federal Reserve (Fed), which began tightening in March with a 25-basis-points (bps) hike, increased rates an additional 275 bps during the six-month period. Inflation was slow to respond, climbing to a 40-year-high 9.1% in June before slipping to 8.2% in September, largely due to falling gasoline prices. Policymakers indicated taming inflation remains their priority, even as the economy contracted in 2022’s first two quarters and an official recession appeared imminent.
In addition to fueling recession risk, the combination of elevated inflation and a hawkish Fed helped push Treasury yields sharply higher and stock prices significantly lower. Amid persistent market unrest, most stock and bond indices ended the six-month period with steep losses. Stocks, as measured by the S&P 500 Index, plunged more than 20%, while bonds, as measured by the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, tumbled more than 9%.
Staying Disciplined in Uncertain Times
We expect market volatility to linger as investors navigate a complex environment of high inflation, rising interest rates and economic uncertainty. In addition, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine complicates an increasingly tense geopolitical backdrop and threatens global energy markets. We will continue to monitor this evolving situation and what it broadly means for investors across asset classes.
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, 2022 | |
Types of Investments in Portfolio | % of net assets |
Corporate Bonds | 93.5% |
Preferred Stocks | 1.7% |
Bank Loan Obligations | 0.8% |
Common Stocks | 0.7% |
Convertible Bonds | 0.1% |
Warrants | —* |
Escrow Interests | —* |
Rights | —* |
Short-Term Investments | 1.4% |
Other Assets and Liabilities | 1.8% |
*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, 2022 to September 30, 2022 (except as noted).
Actual Expenses
The table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses for each class. You may use the information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century Investments mutual fund, or I Class shares of the American Century Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century Investments account (i.e., not through a financial intermediary or employer-sponsored retirement plan account), American Century Investments may charge you a $25 annual account maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than $10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your accounts to pay the $25 fee. In determining your total eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in all personal accounts (including American Century Investments brokerage accounts) registered under your Social Security number. Personal accounts include individual accounts, joint accounts, UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth, Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other retirement accounts. If you have only business, business retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Investments brokerage accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. If you are subject to the account maintenance fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee amount.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return of a fund’s share class. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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| Beginning Account Value 4/1/22 | Ending Account Value 9/30/22 | Expenses Paid During Period(1) 4/1/22 - 9/30/22 | Annualized Expense Ratio(1) |
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $887.30 | $3.69 | 0.78% |
I Class | $1,000 | $888.70 | $3.22 | 0.68% |
Y Class | $1,000 | $888.20 | $2.75 | 0.58% |
A Class | $1,000 | $886.10 | $4.87 | 1.03% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $888.20 | $2.75 | 0.58% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $888.20 | $2.51 | 0.53% |
G Class | $1,000 | $958.70 | $0.00(2) | 0.00%(3) |
Hypothetical | | | | |
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% |
G Class | $1,000 | $1,025.07 | $0.00 | 0.00%(3) |
(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)Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 135, the number of days in the period from May 19, 2022 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2022, divided by 365, to reflect the period. Had the class been available for the full period, the expenses paid during the period would have been higher.
(3)Other expenses, which include trustees' fees and expenses, did not exceed 0.005%.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED)
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| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
CORPORATE BONDS — 93.5% |
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Aerospace and Defense — 2.1% | | |
Bombardier, Inc., 7.50%, 12/1/24(1) | $ | 2,844,000 | | $ | 2,829,182 | |
Bombardier, Inc., 7.50%, 3/15/25(1) | 2,156,000 | | 2,099,470 | |
Bombardier, Inc., 7.125%, 6/15/26(1) | 1,700,000 | | 1,561,595 | |
Bombardier, Inc., 7.875%, 4/15/27(1) | 5,100,000 | | 4,703,373 | |
Bombardier, Inc., 6.00%, 2/15/28(1) | 825,000 | | 691,486 | |
BWX Technologies, Inc., 4.125%, 4/15/29(1) | 975,000 | | 845,384 | |
Howmet Aerospace, Inc., 5.125%, 10/1/24 | 1,850,000 | | 1,810,623 | |
Howmet Aerospace, Inc., 5.90%, 2/1/27 | 520,000 | | 501,025 | |
Howmet Aerospace, Inc., 5.95%, 2/1/37 | 3,075,000 | | 2,785,581 | |
Rolls-Royce plc, 3.625%, 10/14/25(1) | 250,000 | | 214,920 | |
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., 5.50%, 1/15/25(1) | 725,000 | | 686,176 | |
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., 7.50%, 4/15/25(1) | 1,500,000 | | 1,415,422 | |
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., 4.60%, 6/15/28 | 1,075,000 | | 778,477 | |
TransDigm, Inc., 6.25%, 3/15/26(1) | 350,000 | | 340,092 | |
TransDigm, Inc., 6.375%, 6/15/26 | 2,100,000 | | 1,986,511 | |
TransDigm, Inc., 7.50%, 3/15/27 | 2,448,000 | | 2,333,434 | |
TransDigm, Inc., 5.50%, 11/15/27 | 11,425,000 | | 9,962,200 | |
TransDigm, Inc., 4.625%, 1/15/29 | 2,600,000 | | 2,099,539 | |
TransDigm, Inc., 4.875%, 5/1/29 | 2,600,000 | | 2,106,000 | |
Triumph Group, Inc., 8.875%, 6/1/24(1) | 524,000 | | 518,207 | |
Triumph Group, Inc., 6.25%, 9/15/24(1) | 400,000 | | 365,100 | |
| | 40,633,797 | |
Air Freight and Logistics — 0.1% | | |
Cargo Aircraft Management, Inc., 4.75%, 2/1/28(1) | 1,375,000 | | 1,186,584 | |
Western Global Airlines LLC, 10.375%, 8/15/25(1) | 1,450,000 | | 1,302,651 | |
| | 2,489,235 | |
Airlines — 0.7% | | |
Allegiant Travel Co., 7.25%, 8/15/27(1) | 1,050,000 | | 991,919 | |
American Airlines, Inc., 11.75%, 7/15/25(1) | 2,750,000 | | 2,876,280 | |
American Airlines, Inc. / AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd., 5.50%, 4/20/26(1) | 1,275,000 | | 1,199,565 | |
American Airlines, Inc. / AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd., 5.75%, 4/20/29(1) | 2,300,000 | | 2,010,832 | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc., 7.375%, 1/15/26 | 675,000 | | 683,438 | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc., 4.375%, 4/19/28 | 400,000 | | 337,964 | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc. / SkyMiles IP Ltd., 4.50%, 10/20/25(1) | 1,100,000 | | 1,068,381 | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc. / SkyMiles IP Ltd., 4.75%, 10/20/28(1) | 100,000 | | 93,272 | |
Hawaiian Brand Intellectual Property Ltd. / HawaiianMiles Loyalty Ltd., 5.75%, 1/20/26(1) | 2,000,000 | | 1,766,990 | |
United Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2020-1, Class A, 5.875%, 4/15/29 | 654,890 | | 632,701 | |
United Airlines, Inc., 4.375%, 4/15/26(1) | 825,000 | | 737,748 | |
United Airlines, Inc., 4.625%, 4/15/29(1) | 1,775,000 | | 1,473,197 | |
Virgin Australia Holdings Pty Ltd., 8.125%, 11/15/24(1)(2)(3) | 475,000 | | 27,906 | |
| | 13,900,193 | |
Auto Components — 1.2% | | |
Allison Transmission, Inc., 4.75%, 10/1/27(1) | 1,025,000 | | 904,279 | |
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| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Clarios Global LP, 6.75%, 5/15/25(1) | $ | 918,000 | | $ | 899,906 | |
Clarios Global LP / Clarios US Finance Co., 8.50%, 5/15/27(1) | 350,000 | | 334,880 | |
Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc., 13.00%, 6/1/24(1) | 900,000 | | 934,602 | |
Dealer Tire LLC / DT Issuer LLC, 8.00%, 2/1/28(1) | 1,300,000 | | 1,147,876 | |
Dornoch Debt Merger Sub, Inc., 6.625%, 10/15/29(1) | 3,300,000 | | 2,383,600 | |
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., 9.50%, 5/31/25 | 1,410,000 | | 1,465,194 | |
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., 5.00%, 5/31/26 | 1,075,000 | | 997,577 | |
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., 5.00%, 7/15/29 | 3,500,000 | | 2,863,437 | |
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., 5.25%, 4/30/31 | 400,000 | | 321,419 | |
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., 5.25%, 7/15/31 | 3,675,000 | | 2,944,502 | |
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., 5.625%, 4/30/33 | 925,000 | | 742,572 | |
IHO Verwaltungs GmbH, 6.38% Cash or 7.13% PIK, 5/15/29(1) | 900,000 | | 776,039 | |
Patrick Industries, Inc., 7.50%, 10/15/27(1) | 1,743,000 | | 1,590,744 | |
Patrick Industries, Inc., 4.75%, 5/1/29(1) | 1,850,000 | | 1,381,173 | |
Tenneco, Inc., 5.00%, 7/15/26 | 375,000 | | 365,096 | |
Tenneco, Inc., 7.875%, 1/15/29(1) | 2,825,000 | | 2,764,623 | |
Wheel Pros, Inc., 6.50%, 5/15/29(1) | 1,600,000 | | 735,104 | |
| | 23,552,623 | |
Automobiles — 2.4% | | |
Ford Motor Co., 3.25%, 2/12/32 | 3,075,000 | | 2,220,319 | |
Ford Motor Co., 6.10%, 8/19/32 | 1,275,000 | | 1,126,208 | |
Ford Motor Co., 4.75%, 1/15/43 | 3,284,000 | | 2,184,008 | |
Ford Motor Co., 5.29%, 12/8/46 | 8,075,000 | | 5,710,357 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 3.37%, 11/17/23 | 1,250,000 | | 1,210,894 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 3.81%, 1/9/24 | 500,000 | | 484,428 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 5.58%, 3/18/24 | 1,300,000 | | 1,276,281 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 4.69%, 6/9/25 | 1,400,000 | | 1,301,069 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 5.125%, 6/16/25 | 3,150,000 | | 2,977,459 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 4.13%, 8/4/25 | 1,200,000 | | 1,090,734 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 3.375%, 11/13/25 | 1,500,000 | | 1,327,420 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 4.54%, 8/1/26 | 1,200,000 | | 1,070,179 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 2.70%, 8/10/26 | 1,400,000 | | 1,162,896 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 4.27%, 1/9/27 | 800,000 | | 701,088 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 3.82%, 11/2/27 | 800,000 | | 673,152 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 2.90%, 2/16/28 | 400,000 | | 314,958 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 5.11%, 5/3/29 | 9,750,000 | | 8,482,646 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 4.00%, 11/13/30 | 2,400,000 | | 1,877,352 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 3.625%, 6/17/31 | 1,700,000 | | 1,265,446 | |
Jaguar Land Rover Automotive PLC, 7.75%, 10/15/25(1) | 2,400,000 | | 2,127,419 | |
Jaguar Land Rover Automotive PLC, 5.875%, 1/15/28(1) | 1,800,000 | | 1,267,785 | |
Jaguar Land Rover Automotive PLC, 5.50%, 7/15/29(1) | 1,400,000 | | 977,214 | |
Mclaren Finance PLC, 7.50%, 8/1/26(1) | 1,400,000 | | 1,144,325 | |
PM General Purchaser LLC, 9.50%, 10/1/28(1) | 1,275,000 | | 1,068,966 | |
Thor Industries, Inc., 4.00%, 10/15/29(1) | 925,000 | | 696,340 | |
Winnebago Industries, Inc., 6.25%, 7/15/28(1) | 2,200,000 | | 2,040,632 | |
| | 45,779,575 | |
Banks — 0.1% | | |
Barclays Bank PLC, 7.625%, 11/21/22 | 215,000 | | 215,017 | |
UniCredit SpA, VRN, 5.46%, 6/30/35(1) | 1,500,000 | | 1,117,090 | |
| | 1,332,107 | |
Beverages — 0.2% | | |
Primo Water Holdings, Inc., 4.375%, 4/30/29(1) | 1,975,000 | | 1,609,409 | |
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| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Triton Water Holdings, Inc., 6.25%, 4/1/29(1) | $ | 2,100,000 | | $ | 1,609,283 | |
| | 3,218,692 | |
Biotechnology — 0.1% | | |
Grifols Escrow Issuer SA, 4.75%, 10/15/28(1) | 1,125,000 | | 871,492 | |
Building Products — 1.0% | | |
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., 5.00%, 9/30/27(1) | 450,000 | | 414,540 | |
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., 6.375%, 6/15/30(1) | 675,000 | | 655,580 | |
APi Group DE, Inc., 4.125%, 7/15/29(1) | 2,175,000 | | 1,727,918 | |
Builders FirstSource, Inc., 5.00%, 3/1/30(1) | 1,450,000 | | 1,234,653 | |
Builders FirstSource, Inc., 4.25%, 2/1/32(1) | 5,250,000 | | 4,038,825 | |
Builders FirstSource, Inc., 6.375%, 6/15/32(1) | 3,100,000 | | 2,760,981 | |
Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc., 6.125%, 1/15/29(1) | 875,000 | | 489,951 | |
Griffon Corp., 5.75%, 3/1/28 | 3,350,000 | | 2,885,439 | |
Jeld-Wen, Inc., 6.25%, 5/15/25(1) | 1,025,000 | | 965,668 | |
Jeld-Wen, Inc., 4.625%, 12/15/25(1) | 750,000 | | 608,906 | |
MIWD Holdco II LLC / MIWD Finance Corp., 5.50%, 2/1/30(1) | 775,000 | | 575,175 | |
Oscar AcquisitionCo. LLC / Oscar Finance, Inc., 9.50%, 4/15/30(1) | 1,400,000 | | 1,174,264 | |
PGT Innovations, Inc., 4.375%, 10/1/29(1) | 1,625,000 | | 1,336,020 | |
Standard Industries, Inc., 4.375%, 7/15/30(1) | 1,550,000 | | 1,189,486 | |
| | 20,057,406 | |
Capital Markets — 2.1% | | |
AG Issuer LLC, 6.25%, 3/1/28(1) | 3,375,000 | | 2,924,397 | |
AG TTMT Escrow Issuer LLC, 8.625%, 9/30/27(1) | 350,000 | | 329,406 | |
Coinbase Global, Inc., 3.375%, 10/1/28(1) | 925,000 | | 580,428 | |
Coinbase Global, Inc., 3.625%, 10/1/31(1) | 2,625,000 | | 1,460,789 | |
Compass Group Diversified Holdings LLC, 5.25%, 4/15/29(1) | 1,775,000 | | 1,395,354 | |
Compass Group Diversified Holdings LLC, 5.00%, 1/15/32(1) | 1,025,000 | | 754,279 | |
Icahn Enterprises LP / Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp., 4.75%, 9/15/24 | 6,204,000 | | 5,814,110 | |
Icahn Enterprises LP / Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp., 6.375%, 12/15/25 | 1,575,000 | | 1,494,650 | |
Icahn Enterprises LP / Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp., 6.25%, 5/15/26 | 4,800,000 | | 4,492,896 | |
Icahn Enterprises LP / Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp., 5.25%, 5/15/27 | 5,567,000 | | 4,886,462 | |
Icahn Enterprises LP / Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp., 4.375%, 2/1/29 | 1,525,000 | | 1,231,285 | |
Iliad Holding SASU, 6.50%, 10/15/26(1) | 1,800,000 | | 1,576,899 | |
Iliad Holding SASU, 7.00%, 10/15/28(1) | 1,000,000 | | 858,360 | |
Jane Street Group / JSG Finance, Inc., 4.50%, 11/15/29(1) | 1,825,000 | | 1,572,064 | |
LCM Investments Holdings II LLC, 4.875%, 5/1/29(1) | 3,600,000 | | 2,793,100 | |
MSCI, Inc., 4.00%, 11/15/29(1) | 4,325,000 | | 3,744,369 | |
MSCI, Inc., 3.625%, 11/1/31(1) | 2,050,000 | | 1,647,399 | |
NFP Corp., 4.875%, 8/15/28(1) | 775,000 | | 662,346 | |
NFP Corp., 6.875%, 8/15/28(1) | 2,700,000 | | 2,110,469 | |
NFP Corp., 7.50%, 10/1/30(1) | 525,000 | | 498,851 | |
| | 40,827,913 | |
Chemicals — 2.1% | | |
ASP Unifrax Holdings, Inc., 5.25%, 9/30/28(1) | 200,000 | | 154,049 | |
ASP Unifrax Holdings, Inc., 7.50%, 9/30/29(1) | 375,000 | | 248,237 | |
Avient Corp., 5.75%, 5/15/25(1) | 1,275,000 | | 1,231,937 | |
Avient Corp., 7.125%, 8/1/30(1) | 1,350,000 | | 1,249,040 | |
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| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Chemours Co., 5.375%, 5/15/27 | $ | 400,000 | | $ | 349,142 | |
Chemours Co., 4.625%, 11/15/29(1) | 400,000 | | 297,996 | |
Cornerstone Chemical Co., 6.75%, 8/15/24(1) | 750,000 | | 637,297 | |
Diamond BC BV, 4.625%, 10/1/29(1) | 550,000 | | 383,790 | |
FXI Holdings, Inc., 7.875%, 11/1/24(1) | 839,000 | | 663,674 | |
FXI Holdings, Inc., 12.25%, 11/15/26(1) | 1,645,000 | | 1,305,719 | |
Herens Holdco Sarl, 4.75%, 5/15/28(1) | 1,400,000 | | 1,124,550 | |
Illuminate Buyer LLC / Illuminate Holdings IV, Inc., 9.00%, 7/1/28(1) | 525,000 | | 436,766 | |
Innophos Holdings, Inc., 9.375%, 2/15/28(1) | 1,375,000 | | 1,325,191 | |
Iris Holdings, Inc., 8.75% Cash or 9.50% PIK, 2/15/26(1) | 1,600,000 | | 1,482,192 | |
LSB Industries, Inc., 6.25%, 10/15/28(1) | 1,025,000 | | 881,182 | |
Methanex Corp., 5.125%, 10/15/27 | 750,000 | | 631,271 | |
Minerals Technologies, Inc., 5.00%, 7/1/28(1) | 1,075,000 | | 938,032 | |
NOVA Chemicals Corp., 5.00%, 5/1/25(1) | 100,000 | | 89,727 | |
NOVA Chemicals Corp., 5.25%, 6/1/27(1) | 1,600,000 | | 1,363,480 | |
NOVA Chemicals Corp., 4.25%, 5/15/29(1) | 725,000 | | 567,320 | |
OCI NV, 4.625%, 10/15/25(1) | 628,000 | | 584,032 | |
Olin Corp., 5.625%, 8/1/29 | 3,150,000 | | 2,802,067 | |
Olympus Water US Holding Corp., 6.25%, 10/1/29(1) | 1,725,000 | | 1,185,023 | |
Polar US Borrower LLC / Schenectady International Group, Inc., 6.75%, 5/15/26(1) | 1,725,000 | | 952,071 | |
SCIH Salt Holdings, Inc., 4.875%, 5/1/28(1) | 2,400,000 | | 1,986,468 | |
SCIH Salt Holdings, Inc., 6.625%, 5/1/29(1) | 2,425,000 | | 1,867,527 | |
SCIL IV LLC / SCIL USA Holdings LLC, 5.375%, 11/1/26(1) | 1,650,000 | | 1,276,704 | |
Scotts Miracle-Gro Co., 4.00%, 4/1/31 | 2,975,000 | | 2,100,930 | |
SPCM SA, 3.125%, 3/15/27(1) | 1,275,000 | | 1,098,291 | |
TPC Group, Inc., 10.50%, 8/1/24(1)(2)(3) | 550,000 | | 297,000 | |
Trinseo Materials Operating SCA / Trinseo Materials Finance, Inc., 5.375%, 9/1/25(1) | 2,816,000 | | 2,284,100 | |
Trinseo Materials Operating SCA / Trinseo Materials Finance, Inc., 5.125%, 4/1/29(1) | 3,250,000 | | 1,923,756 | |
Tronox, Inc., 4.625%, 3/15/29(1) | 3,050,000 | | 2,263,420 | |
WR Grace Holdings LLC, 4.875%, 6/15/27(1) | 1,575,000 | | 1,355,886 | |
WR Grace Holdings LLC, 5.625%, 8/15/29(1) | 3,400,000 | | 2,558,500 | |
| | 39,896,367 | |
Commercial Services and Supplies — 1.7% | | |
ADT Security Corp., 4.125%, 8/1/29(1) | 2,125,000 | | 1,768,255 | |
ADT Security Corp., 4.875%, 7/15/32(1) | 850,000 | | 687,172 | |
Allied Universal Holdco LLC / Allied Universal Finance Corp., 6.625%, 7/15/26(1) | 3,075,000 | | 2,746,190 | |
Allied Universal Holdco LLC / Allied Universal Finance Corp., 9.75%, 7/15/27(1) | 4,225,000 | | 3,478,551 | |
Allied Universal Holdco LLC / Allied Universal Finance Corp., 4.625%, 6/1/28(1) | 2,200,000 | | 1,698,543 | |
Allied Universal Holdco LLC / Allied Universal Finance Corp., 4.625%, 6/1/28(1) | 1,300,000 | | 983,392 | |
Allied Universal Holdco LLC / Allied Universal Finance Corp., 6.00%, 6/1/29(1) | 2,872,000 | | 1,859,559 | |
APi Group, Inc., 4.75%, 10/15/29(1) | 1,000,000 | | 829,837 | |
APX Group, Inc., 5.75%, 7/15/29(1) | 575,000 | | 455,826 | |
Covanta Holding Corp., 5.00%, 9/1/30 | 1,200,000 | | 943,110 | |
Garda World Security Corp., 4.625%, 2/15/27(1) | 600,000 | | 515,892 | |
Garda World Security Corp., 6.00%, 6/1/29(1) | 3,600,000 | | 2,646,514 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
GEO Group, Inc., 6.00%, 4/15/26 | $ | 125,000 | | $ | 102,490 | |
IAA, Inc., 5.50%, 6/15/27(1) | 1,475,000 | | 1,347,833 | |
KAR Auction Services, Inc., 5.125%, 6/1/25(1) | 379,000 | | 366,283 | |
Madison IAQ LLC, 4.125%, 6/30/28(1) | 900,000 | | 724,211 | |
Madison IAQ LLC, 5.875%, 6/30/29(1) | 1,125,000 | | 785,565 | |
Matthews International Corp., 5.25%, 12/1/25(1) | 1,000,000 | | 907,985 | |
Metis Merger Sub LLC, 6.50%, 5/15/29(1) | 3,275,000 | | 2,559,134 | |
Nielsen Co. Luxembourg Sarl, 5.00%, 2/1/25(1) | 350,000 | | 343,643 | |
Nielsen Finance LLC / Nielsen Finance Co., 5.625%, 10/1/28(1) | 2,074,000 | | 2,062,982 | |
Nielsen Finance LLC / Nielsen Finance Co., 5.875%, 10/1/30(1) | 675,000 | | 673,718 | |
Prime Security Services Borrower LLC / Prime Finance, Inc., 5.25%, 4/15/24(1) | 425,000 | | 410,692 | |
Prime Security Services Borrower LLC / Prime Finance, Inc., 3.375%, 8/31/27(1) | 1,825,000 | | 1,537,179 | |
Prime Security Services Borrower LLC / Prime Finance, Inc., 6.25%, 1/15/28(1) | 575,000 | | 491,620 | |
Sotheby's/Bidfair Holdings, Inc., 5.875%, 6/1/29(1) | 800,000 | | 662,380 | |
WASH Multifamily Acquisition, Inc., 5.75%, 4/15/26(1) | 1,100,000 | | 1,015,426 | |
| | 32,603,982 | |
Communications Equipment — 0.6% | | |
Ciena Corp., 4.00%, 1/31/30(1) | 1,450,000 | | 1,212,759 | |
CommScope Technologies LLC, 6.00%, 6/15/25(1) | 2,511,000 | | 2,234,614 | |
CommScope Technologies LLC, 5.00%, 3/15/27(1) | 535,000 | | 404,639 | |
CommScope, Inc., 6.00%, 3/1/26(1) | 2,350,000 | | 2,167,405 | |
CommScope, Inc., 8.25%, 3/1/27(1) | 725,000 | | 600,104 | |
CommScope, Inc., 7.125%, 7/1/28(1) | 1,275,000 | | 986,978 | |
CommScope, Inc., 4.75%, 9/1/29(1) | 825,000 | | 674,479 | |
Nokia of America Corp., 6.45%, 3/15/29 | 3,631,000 | | 3,359,274 | |
| | 11,640,252 | |
Construction and Engineering — 0.4% | | |
Brand Industrial Services, Inc., 8.50%, 7/15/25(1) | 925,000 | | 669,584 | |
Howard Midstream Energy Partners LLC, 6.75%, 1/15/27(1) | 1,375,000 | | 1,227,149 | |
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., 5.25%, 7/15/28(1) | 2,050,000 | | 1,698,507 | |
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., 9.75%, 7/15/28(1) | 2,650,000 | | 2,240,282 | |
Weekley Homes LLC / Weekley Finance Corp., 4.875%, 9/15/28(1) | 2,025,000 | | 1,639,398 | |
| | 7,474,920 | |
Construction Materials — 0.6% | | |
Cemex SAB de CV, 5.45%, 11/19/29(1) | 3,400,000 | | 3,044,938 | |
Cemex SAB de CV, 5.20%, 9/17/30(1) | 1,200,000 | | 1,038,024 | |
Cemex SAB de CV, 3.875%, 7/11/31(1) | 2,400,000 | | 1,894,544 | |
Cemex SAB de CV, VRN, 5.125%(1)(4) | 1,425,000 | | 1,143,562 | |
SRM Escrow Issuer LLC, 6.00%, 11/1/28(1) | 3,225,000 | | 2,627,633 | |
Summit Materials LLC / Summit Materials Finance Corp., 6.50%, 3/15/27(1) | 875,000 | | 839,872 | |
Summit Materials LLC / Summit Materials Finance Corp., 5.25%, 1/15/29(1) | 1,725,000 | | 1,520,148 | |
| | 12,108,721 | |
Consumer Finance — 2.1% | | |
Acuris Finance US, Inc./Acuris Finance Sarl, 5.00%, 5/1/28(1) | 1,075,000 | | 902,092 | |
FirstCash, Inc., 4.625%, 9/1/28(1) | 1,625,000 | | 1,364,033 | |
FirstCash, Inc., 5.625%, 1/1/30(1) | 975,000 | | 835,151 | |
Global Aircraft Leasing Co. Ltd., 6.50% Cash or 7.25% PIK, 9/15/24(1) | 6,204,489 | | 4,679,301 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
LFS Topco LLC, 5.875%, 10/15/26(1) | $ | 775,000 | | $ | 617,607 | |
Navient Corp., 5.50%, 1/25/23 | 280,000 | | 278,788 | |
Navient Corp., 7.25%, 9/25/23 | 165,000 | | 164,583 | |
Navient Corp., 6.125%, 3/25/24 | 2,160,000 | | 2,106,346 | |
Navient Corp., 5.875%, 10/25/24 | 4,730,000 | | 4,487,962 | |
Navient Corp., 6.75%, 6/25/25 | 4,575,000 | | 4,289,406 | |
Navient Corp., 6.75%, 6/15/26 | 2,575,000 | | 2,340,726 | |
Navient Corp., 5.00%, 3/15/27 | 300,000 | | 245,780 | |
Navient Corp., 5.50%, 3/15/29 | 4,700,000 | | 3,579,085 | |
OneMain Finance Corp., 8.25%, 10/1/23 | 325,000 | | 329,088 | |
OneMain Finance Corp., 6.125%, 3/15/24 | 712,000 | | 686,916 | |
OneMain Finance Corp., 6.875%, 3/15/25 | 1,342,000 | | 1,263,500 | |
OneMain Finance Corp., 7.125%, 3/15/26 | 4,100,000 | | 3,702,123 | |
OneMain Finance Corp., 6.625%, 1/15/28 | 1,765,000 | | 1,518,456 | |
OneMain Finance Corp., 5.375%, 11/15/29 | 750,000 | | 582,469 | |
PROG Holdings, Inc., 6.00%, 11/15/29(1) | 900,000 | | 721,170 | |
SLM Corp., 3.125%, 11/2/26 | 2,700,000 | | 2,238,840 | |
VistaJet Malta Finance PLC / XO Management Holding, Inc., 7.875%, 5/1/27(1) | 1,675,000 | | 1,509,661 | |
VistaJet Malta Finance PLC / XO Management Holding, Inc., 6.375%, 2/1/30(1) | 1,400,000 | | 1,147,965 | |
World Acceptance Corp., 7.00%, 11/1/26(1) | 2,100,000 | | 1,308,088 | |
| | 40,899,136 | |
Containers and Packaging — 1.2% | | |
ARD Finance SA, 6.50% Cash or 7.25% PIK, 6/30/27(1) | 4,352,586 | | 2,989,051 | |
Ardagh Metal Packaging Finance USA LLC / Ardagh Metal Packaging Finance PLC, 6.00%, 6/15/27(1) | 1,000,000 | | 944,054 | |
Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC / Ardagh Holdings USA, Inc., 5.25%, 8/15/27(1) | 1,500,000 | | 941,797 | |
Ball Corp., 4.875%, 3/15/26 | 1,000,000 | | 950,025 | |
Ball Corp., 3.125%, 9/15/31 | 750,000 | | 566,948 | |
Clydesdale Acquisition Holdings, Inc., 6.625%, 4/15/29(1) | 225,000 | | 205,202 | |
Crown Americas LLC / Crown Americas Capital Corp. VI, 4.75%, 2/1/26 | 700,000 | | 653,237 | |
Intelligent Packaging Holdco Issuer LP, 9.00% Cash or 9.75% PIK, 1/15/26(1) | 925,000 | | 747,478 | |
Intelligent Packaging Ltd. Finco, Inc. / Intelligent Packaging Ltd. Co.-Issuer LLC, 6.00%, 9/15/28(1) | 1,650,000 | | 1,316,353 | |
LABL, Inc., 5.875%, 11/1/28(1) | 600,000 | | 487,065 | |
LABL, Inc., 8.25%, 11/1/29(1) | 1,500,000 | | 1,093,111 | |
Mauser Packaging Solutions Holding Co., 5.50%, 4/15/24(1) | 990,000 | | 942,025 | |
Mauser Packaging Solutions Holding Co., 7.25%, 4/15/25(1) | 425,000 | | 374,461 | |
OI European Group BV, 4.75%, 2/15/30(1) | 2,675,000 | | 2,132,951 | |
Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc., 5.875%, 8/15/23(1) | 217,000 | | 214,505 | |
Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc., 5.375%, 1/15/25(1) | 500,000 | | 461,790 | |
Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc., 6.375%, 8/15/25(1) | 325,000 | | 306,119 | |
Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc., 6.625%, 5/13/27(1) | 856,000 | | 777,342 | |
Sealed Air Corp., 4.00%, 12/1/27(1) | 1,614,000 | | 1,400,145 | |
Sealed Air Corp., 5.00%, 4/15/29(1) | 1,800,000 | | 1,608,903 | |
Trident TPI Holdings, Inc., 9.25%, 8/1/24(1) | 1,000,000 | | 922,734 | |
Trident TPI Holdings, Inc., 6.625%, 11/1/25(1) | 500,000 | | 432,630 | |
TriMas Corp., 4.125%, 4/15/29(1) | 2,050,000 | | 1,734,843 | |
Trivium Packaging Finance BV, 5.50%, 8/15/26(1) | 1,800,000 | | 1,612,241 | |
| | 23,815,010 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Distributors — 0.4% | | |
American Builders & Contractors Supply Co., Inc., 4.00%, 1/15/28(1) | $ | 600,000 | | $ | 525,714 | |
BCPE Empire Holdings, Inc., 7.625%, 5/1/27(1) | 2,900,000 | | 2,518,222 | |
Performance Food Group, Inc., 5.50%, 10/15/27(1) | 850,000 | | 774,520 | |
Performance Food Group, Inc., 4.25%, 8/1/29(1) | 1,700,000 | | 1,418,769 | |
Resideo Funding, Inc., 4.00%, 9/1/29(1) | 825,000 | | 666,625 | |
Univar Solutions USA, Inc., 5.125%, 12/1/27(1) | 2,725,000 | | 2,430,891 | |
| | 8,334,741 | |
Diversified Consumer Services — 0.5% | | |
Adtalem Global Education, Inc., 5.50%, 3/1/28(1) | 1,733,000 | | 1,563,417 | |
Carriage Services, Inc., 4.25%, 5/15/29(1) | 1,825,000 | | 1,446,877 | |
Graham Holdings Co., 5.75%, 6/1/26(1) | 1,275,000 | | 1,238,146 | |
Service Corp. International, 5.125%, 6/1/29 | 500,000 | | 455,093 | |
Service Corp. International, 3.375%, 8/15/30 | 800,000 | | 626,836 | |
Service Corp. International, 4.00%, 5/15/31 | 3,075,000 | | 2,477,973 | |
Sotheby's, 7.375%, 10/15/27(1) | 1,200,000 | | 1,103,724 | |
| | 8,912,066 | |
Diversified Financial Services — 0.7% | | |
Burford Capital Global Finance LLC, 6.25%, 4/15/28(1) | 1,000,000 | | 878,119 | |
Jefferies Finance LLC / JFIN Co.-Issuer Corp., 5.00%, 8/15/28(1) | 800,000 | | 591,588 | |
Jefferson Capital Holdings LLC, 6.00%, 8/15/26(1) | 2,004,000 | | 1,680,063 | |
Kinetik Holdings LP, 5.875%, 6/15/30(1) | 1,675,000 | | 1,537,255 | |
Midcap Financial Issuer Trust, 6.50%, 5/1/28(1) | 1,200,000 | | 1,027,332 | |
Midcap Financial Issuer Trust, 5.625%, 1/15/30(1) | 1,000,000 | | 767,270 | |
MPH Acquisition Holdings LLC, 5.50%, 9/1/28(1) | 600,000 | | 496,128 | |
MPH Acquisition Holdings LLC, 5.75%, 11/1/28(1) | 1,975,000 | | 1,487,195 | |
Paysafe Finance PLC / Paysafe Holdings US Corp., 4.00%, 6/15/29(1) | 1,475,000 | | 1,033,274 | |
Sabre GLBL, Inc., 9.25%, 4/15/25(1) | 1,475,000 | | 1,414,178 | |
Sabre GLBL, Inc., 7.375%, 9/1/25(1) | 750,000 | | 672,736 | |
Scientific Games Holdings LP / Scientific Games US FinCo, Inc., 6.625%, 3/1/30(1) | 650,000 | | 522,090 | |
Verscend Escrow Corp., 9.75%, 8/15/26(1) | 1,350,000 | | 1,304,620 | |
| | 13,411,848 | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 2.8% | | |
Altice France Holding SA, 10.50%, 5/15/27(1) | 4,550,000 | | 3,574,232 | |
Altice France Holding SA, 6.00%, 2/15/28(1) | 4,950,000 | | 3,150,316 | |
Altice France SA, 8.125%, 2/1/27(1) | 4,325,000 | | 3,875,178 | |
Altice France SA, 5.50%, 1/15/28(1) | 1,850,000 | | 1,467,873 | |
Altice France SA, 5.125%, 1/15/29(1) | 1,950,000 | | 1,442,376 | |
Altice France SA, 5.125%, 7/15/29(1) | 4,525,000 | | 3,391,352 | |
Altice France SA, 5.50%, 10/15/29(1) | 3,600,000 | | 2,717,654 | |
Cablevision Lightpath LLC, 3.875%, 9/15/27(1) | 800,000 | | 670,097 | |
Cablevision Lightpath LLC, 5.625%, 9/15/28(1) | 800,000 | | 641,004 | |
Cogent Communications Group, Inc., 7.00%, 6/15/27(1) | 2,100,000 | | 1,977,573 | |
Connect Finco Sarl / Connect US Finco LLC, 6.75%, 10/1/26(1) | 1,550,000 | | 1,357,633 | |
Embarq Corp., 8.00%, 6/1/36 | 3,740,000 | | 1,878,378 | |
Frontier Communications Holdings LLC, 5.875%, 10/15/27(1) | 425,000 | | 381,867 | |
Frontier Communications Holdings LLC, 5.00%, 5/1/28(1) | 1,150,000 | | 988,851 | |
Frontier Communications Holdings LLC, 6.75%, 5/1/29(1) | 825,000 | | 682,518 | |
Frontier Communications Holdings LLC, 5.875%, 11/1/29 | 760,398 | | 605,292 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Frontier Communications Holdings LLC, 6.00%, 1/15/30(1) | $ | 875,000 | | $ | 689,238 | |
Hughes Satellite Systems Corp., 6.625%, 8/1/26 | 1,225,000 | | 1,113,576 | |
Level 3 Financing, Inc., 4.625%, 9/15/27(1) | 1,025,000 | | 850,791 | |
Level 3 Financing, Inc., 4.25%, 7/1/28(1) | 3,900,000 | | 3,050,892 | |
Level 3 Financing, Inc., 3.75%, 7/15/29(1) | 2,300,000 | | 1,690,051 | |
Lumen Technologies, Inc., 6.75%, 12/1/23 | 1,075,000 | | 1,096,678 | |
Lumen Technologies, Inc., 5.125%, 12/15/26(1) | 1,750,000 | | 1,508,351 | |
Lumen Technologies, Inc., 4.50%, 1/15/29(1) | 2,375,000 | | 1,672,154 | |
Lumen Technologies, Inc., 5.375%, 6/15/29(1) | 1,450,000 | | 1,080,944 | |
Northwest Fiber LLC / Northwest Fiber Finance Sub, Inc., 4.75%, 4/30/27(1) | 725,000 | | 632,392 | |
Sprint Capital Corp., 6.875%, 11/15/28 | 1,250,000 | | 1,286,594 | |
Sprint Capital Corp., 8.75%, 3/15/32 | 3,550,000 | | 4,121,994 | |
Telecom Italia Capital SA, 6.375%, 11/15/33 | 1,825,000 | | 1,423,044 | |
Telecom Italia Capital SA, 6.00%, 9/30/34 | 3,577,000 | | 2,671,429 | |
Telecom Italia Capital SA, 7.20%, 7/18/36 | 325,000 | | 255,447 | |
Telecom Italia SpA, 5.30%, 5/30/24(1) | 375,000 | | 354,692 | |
Telesat Canada / Telesat LLC, 5.625%, 12/6/26(1) | 2,350,000 | | 1,127,647 | |
Telesat Canada / Telesat LLC, 4.875%, 6/1/27(1) | 500,000 | | 235,781 | |
Telesat Canada / Telesat LLC, 6.50%, 10/15/27(1) | 800,000 | | 297,544 | |
| | 53,961,433 | |
Electric Utilities — 1.0% | | |
Drax Finco PLC, 6.625%, 11/1/25(1) | 1,750,000 | | 1,688,566 | |
FirstEnergy Corp., 5.35%, 7/15/47 | 540,000 | | 456,859 | |
Leeward Renewable Energy Operations LLC, 4.25%, 7/1/29(1) | 900,000 | | 726,480 | |
NextEra Energy Operating Partners LP, 4.25%, 9/15/24(1) | 57,000 | | 54,705 | |
NextEra Energy Operating Partners LP, 3.875%, 10/15/26(1) | 2,475,000 | | 2,257,373 | |
NRG Energy, Inc., 6.625%, 1/15/27 | 196,000 | | 192,409 | |
NRG Energy, Inc., 3.375%, 2/15/29(1) | 675,000 | | 547,472 | |
NRG Energy, Inc., 3.625%, 2/15/31(1) | 960,000 | | 750,864 | |
NRG Energy, Inc., 3.875%, 2/15/32(1) | 1,100,000 | | 860,420 | |
Pacific Gas & Electric Co., 4.55%, 7/1/30 | 800,000 | | 686,482 | |
PG&E Corp., 5.00%, 7/1/28 | 3,150,000 | | 2,716,470 | |
Talen Energy Supply LLC, 6.50%, 6/1/25(2)(3) | 175,000 | | 140,743 | |
Talen Energy Supply LLC, 7.25%, 5/15/27(1)(2)(3) | 75,000 | | 76,858 | |
Talen Energy Supply LLC, 6.625%, 1/15/28(1)(2)(3) | 1,192,000 | | 1,208,527 | |
Vistra Operations Co. LLC, 5.50%, 9/1/26(1) | 2,555,000 | | 2,373,199 | |
Vistra Operations Co. LLC, 5.625%, 2/15/27(1) | 1,200,000 | | 1,125,942 | |
Vistra Operations Co. LLC, 5.00%, 7/31/27(1) | 2,950,000 | | 2,671,181 | |
Vistra Operations Co. LLC, 4.375%, 5/1/29(1) | 400,000 | | 333,596 | |
| | 18,868,146 | |
Electrical Equipment — 0.1% | | |
WESCO Distribution, Inc., 7.25%, 6/15/28(1) | 1,375,000 | | 1,349,681 | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components — 0.9% |
Coherent Corp., 5.00%, 12/15/29(1) | 1,150,000 | | 954,063 | |
Imola Merger Corp., 4.75%, 5/15/29(1) | 9,150,000 | | 7,741,083 | |
Likewize Corp., 9.75%, 10/15/25(1) | 975,000 | | 904,117 | |
Sensata Technologies BV, 4.00%, 4/15/29(1) | 4,075,000 | | 3,381,005 | |
Sensata Technologies BV, 5.875%, 9/1/30(1) | 1,200,000 | | 1,125,360 | |
Sensata Technologies, Inc., 3.75%, 2/15/31(1) | 750,000 | | 592,365 | |
TTM Technologies, Inc., 4.00%, 3/1/29(1) | 2,425,000 | | 1,957,945 | |
| | 16,655,938 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Energy Equipment and Services — 2.0% | | |
Archrock Partners LP / Archrock Partners Finance Corp., 6.875%, 4/1/27(1) | $ | 875,000 | | $ | 785,221 | |
Archrock Partners LP / Archrock Partners Finance Corp., 6.25%, 4/1/28(1) | 2,700,000 | | 2,378,808 | |
Basic Energy Services, Inc., 10.75%, 10/15/23(1)(2)(3) | 275,000 | | 21,635 | |
Bristow Group, Inc., 6.875%, 3/1/28(1) | 2,800,000 | | 2,478,686 | |
Ensign Drilling, Inc., 9.25%, 4/15/24(1) | 1,125,000 | | 998,948 | |
Exterran Energy Solutions LP / EES Finance Corp., 8.125%, 5/1/25 | 1,790,000 | | 1,814,290 | |
Global Marine, Inc., 7.00%, 6/1/28 | 25,000 | | 13,374 | |
Nabors Industries Ltd., 7.25%, 1/15/26(1) | 550,000 | | 479,630 | |
Nabors Industries Ltd., 7.50%, 1/15/28(1) | 1,700,000 | | 1,391,000 | |
Nabors Industries, Inc., 5.75%, 2/1/25 | 3,425,000 | | 3,105,693 | |
Nabors Industries, Inc., 7.375%, 5/15/27(1) | 1,550,000 | | 1,433,750 | |
Nine Energy Service, Inc., 8.75%, 11/1/23(1) | 1,500,000 | | 1,142,991 | |
Noble Finance Co., 11.00% Cash or 6.50% Cash and 6.50% PIK or 15.00% PIK, 2/15/28(1) | 25,850 | | 28,616 | |
Precision Drilling Corp., 7.125%, 1/15/26(1) | 1,375,000 | | 1,291,648 | |
Precision Drilling Corp., 6.875%, 1/15/29(1) | 2,100,000 | | 1,858,059 | |
Shelf Drilling Holdings Ltd., 8.875%, 11/15/24(1) | 1,525,000 | | 1,482,208 | |
Shelf Drilling Holdings Ltd., 8.25%, 2/15/25(1) | 2,150,000 | | 1,724,622 | |
Shelf Drilling North Sea Holdings Ltd., 10.25%, 10/31/25(1) | 1,300,000 | | 1,284,090 | |
Transocean Guardian Ltd., 5.875%, 1/15/24(1) | 1,669,093 | | 1,575,780 | |
Transocean Poseidon Ltd., 6.875%, 2/1/27(1) | 721,875 | | 661,912 | |
Transocean Sentry Ltd., 5.375%, 5/15/23(1) | 952,866 | | 929,030 | |
Transocean, Inc., 7.25%, 11/1/25(1) | 2,275,000 | | 1,745,494 | |
Transocean, Inc., 11.50%, 1/30/27(1) | 2,598,000 | | 2,407,943 | |
Transocean, Inc., 8.00%, 2/1/27(1) | 2,500,000 | | 1,742,275 | |
Transocean, Inc., 7.50%, 4/15/31 | 925,000 | | 482,813 | |
Transocean, Inc., 9.35%, 12/15/41 | 400,000 | | 208,051 | |
USA Compression Partners LP / USA Compression Finance Corp., 6.875%, 4/1/26 | 1,500,000 | | 1,382,363 | |
USA Compression Partners LP / USA Compression Finance Corp., 6.875%, 9/1/27 | 825,000 | | 751,121 | |
Weatherford International Ltd., 11.00%, 12/1/24(1) | 307,000 | | 312,824 | |
Weatherford International Ltd., 8.625%, 4/30/30(1) | 3,575,000 | | 3,121,507 | |
| | 39,034,382 | |
Entertainment — 1.0% | | |
Allen Media LLC/Allen Media Co.-Issuer, Inc., 10.50%, 2/15/28(1) | 1,050,000 | | 521,671 | |
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., 5.875%, 11/15/26 | 375,000 | | 218,438 | |
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., 10.00% Cash or 12.00% PIK or 5.00% Cash plus 6.00% PIK, 6/15/26(1) | 8,970,980 | | 6,137,451 | |
Cinemark USA, Inc., 5.875%, 3/15/26(1) | 1,800,000 | | 1,507,107 | |
Cinemark USA, Inc., 5.25%, 7/15/28(1) | 3,900,000 | | 3,006,100 | |
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., 5.625%, 3/15/26(1) | 3,025,000 | | 2,889,934 | |
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., 4.75%, 10/15/27(1) | 500,000 | | 435,115 | |
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., 3.75%, 1/15/28(1) | 1,025,000 | | 871,250 | |
Netflix, Inc., 6.375%, 5/15/29 | 750,000 | | 746,321 | |
Playtika Holding Corp., 4.25%, 3/15/29(1) | 2,425,000 | | 1,942,607 | |
| | 18,275,994 | |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 2.7% | | |
Brookfield Property REIT, Inc. / BPR Cumulus LLC / BPR Nimbus LLC / GGSI Sellco LL, 4.50%, 4/1/27(1) | 600,000 | | 492,954 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
CTR Partnership LP / CareTrust Capital Corp., 3.875%, 6/30/28(1) | $ | 675,000 | | $ | 556,568 | |
Diversified Healthcare Trust, 9.75%, 6/15/25 | 913,000 | | 827,799 | |
Diversified Healthcare Trust, 4.375%, 3/1/31 | 2,675,000 | | 1,736,369 | |
HAT Holdings I LLC / HAT Holdings II LLC, 3.375%, 6/15/26(1) | 1,350,000 | | 1,085,042 | |
HAT Holdings I LLC / HAT Holdings II LLC, 3.75%, 9/15/30(1) | 475,000 | | 346,406 | |
HAT Holdings I LLC/HAT Holdings II LLC, 6.00%, 4/15/25(1) | 900,000 | | 848,606 | |
Iron Mountain Information Management Services, Inc., 5.00%, 7/15/32(1) | 4,500,000 | | 3,489,696 | |
Iron Mountain, Inc., 5.25%, 3/15/28(1) | 1,400,000 | | 1,229,991 | |
Iron Mountain, Inc., 5.00%, 7/15/28(1) | 650,000 | | 560,326 | |
Iron Mountain, Inc., 5.25%, 7/15/30(1) | 3,825,000 | | 3,173,449 | |
Iron Mountain, Inc., 4.50%, 2/15/31(1) | 2,875,000 | | 2,227,866 | |
Iron Mountain, Inc., 5.625%, 7/15/32(1) | 175,000 | | 140,235 | |
MPT Operating Partnership LP / MPT Finance Corp., 5.00%, 10/15/27 | 925,000 | | 800,902 | |
MPT Operating Partnership LP / MPT Finance Corp., 4.625%, 8/1/29 | 1,100,000 | | 886,639 | |
MPT Operating Partnership LP / MPT Finance Corp., 3.50%, 3/15/31 | 725,000 | | 506,307 | |
Park Intermediate Holdings LLC/PK Domestic Property LLC/PK Finance Co.-Issuer, 7.50%, 6/1/25(1) | 2,275,000 | | 2,263,853 | |
Park Intermediate Holdings LLC/PK Domestic Property LLC/PK Finance Co.-Issuer, 5.875%, 10/1/28(1) | 750,000 | | 643,511 | |
Park Intermediate Holdings LLC/PK Domestic Property LLC/PK Finance Co.-Issuer, 4.875%, 5/15/29(1) | 1,750,000 | | 1,420,230 | |
RHP Hotel Properties LP / RHP Finance Corp., 4.50%, 2/15/29(1) | 1,200,000 | | 997,123 | |
RLJ Lodging Trust LP, 3.75%, 7/1/26(1) | 2,225,000 | | 1,903,321 | |
RLJ Lodging Trust LP, 4.00%, 9/15/29(1) | 2,750,000 | | 2,160,320 | |
Service Properties Trust, 4.35%, 10/1/24 | 3,500,000 | | 3,103,152 | |
Service Properties Trust, 7.50%, 9/15/25 | 725,000 | | 678,781 | |
Service Properties Trust, 5.25%, 2/15/26 | 2,175,000 | | 1,735,965 | |
Service Properties Trust, 4.75%, 10/1/26 | 1,850,000 | | 1,398,471 | |
Service Properties Trust, 4.95%, 2/15/27 | 650,000 | | 483,501 | |
Service Properties Trust, 5.50%, 12/15/27 | 1,150,000 | | 935,547 | |
Service Properties Trust, 3.95%, 1/15/28 | 250,000 | | 170,455 | |
Service Properties Trust, 4.95%, 10/1/29 | 1,650,000 | | 1,133,187 | |
Service Properties Trust, 4.375%, 2/15/30 | 625,000 | | 411,314 | |
Uniti Group LP / Uniti Fiber Holdings, Inc. / CSL Capital LLC, 7.875%, 2/15/25(1) | 1,300,000 | | 1,270,750 | |
Uniti Group LP / Uniti Fiber Holdings, Inc. / CSL Capital LLC, 6.00%, 1/15/30(1) | 800,000 | | 509,464 | |
Uniti Group LP / Uniti Group Finance, Inc. / CSL Capital LLC, 4.75%, 4/15/28(1) | 1,775,000 | | 1,406,368 | |
Uniti Group LP / Uniti Group Finance, Inc. / CSL Capital LLC, 6.50%, 2/15/29(1) | 1,175,000 | | 789,992 | |
VICI Properties LP / VICI Note Co., Inc., 3.50%, 2/15/25(1) | 500,000 | | 462,798 | |
VICI Properties LP / VICI Note Co., Inc., 4.625%, 6/15/25(1) | 955,000 | | 899,904 | |
VICI Properties LP / VICI Note Co., Inc., 4.25%, 12/1/26(1) | 1,783,000 | | 1,611,652 | |
VICI Properties LP / VICI Note Co., Inc., 3.75%, 2/15/27(1) | 1,825,000 | | 1,602,222 | |
VICI Properties LP / VICI Note Co., Inc., 4.625%, 12/1/29(1) | 1,825,000 | | 1,587,294 | |
VICI Properties LP / VICI Note Co., Inc., 4.125%, 8/15/30(1) | 525,000 | | 439,548 | |
XHR LP, 6.375%, 8/15/25(1) | 1,325,000 | | 1,274,484 | |
XHR LP, 4.875%, 6/1/29(1) | 1,075,000 | | 888,509 | |
| | 51,090,871 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Food and Staples Retailing — 0.6% | | |
Albertsons Cos., Inc. / Safeway, Inc. / New Albertsons LP / Albertsons LLC, 3.25%, 3/15/26(1) | $ | 775,000 | | $ | 681,757 | |
Albertsons Cos., Inc. / Safeway, Inc. / New Albertsons LP / Albertsons LLC, 7.50%, 3/15/26(1) | 575,000 | | 579,267 | |
Albertsons Cos., Inc. / Safeway, Inc. / New Albertsons LP / Albertsons LLC, 4.625%, 1/15/27(1) | 2,325,000 | | 2,083,238 | |
Albertsons Cos., Inc. / Safeway, Inc. / New Albertsons LP / Albertsons LLC, 5.875%, 2/15/28(1) | 650,000 | | 600,977 | |
Albertsons Cos., Inc. / Safeway, Inc. / New Albertsons LP / Albertsons LLC, 4.875%, 2/15/30(1) | 575,000 | | 487,243 | |
Ingles Markets, Inc., 4.00%, 6/15/31(1) | 2,550,000 | | 2,085,898 | |
Rite Aid Corp., 7.50%, 7/1/25(1) | 721,000 | | 550,170 | |
Rite Aid Corp., 8.00%, 11/15/26(1) | 312,000 | | 221,551 | |
SEG Holding LLC / SEG Finance Corp., 5.625%, 10/15/28(1) | 2,850,000 | | 2,629,747 | |
United Natural Foods, Inc., 6.75%, 10/15/28(1) | 625,000 | | 572,922 | |
| | 10,492,770 | |
Food Products — 1.0% | | |
C&S Group Enterprises LLC, 5.00%, 12/15/28(1) | 1,175,000 | | 875,241 | |
Darling Ingredients, Inc., 5.25%, 4/15/27(1) | 1,100,000 | | 1,039,041 | |
Darling Ingredients, Inc., 6.00%, 6/15/30(1) | 550,000 | | 524,683 | |
Herbalife Nutrition Ltd. / HLF Financing, Inc., 7.875%, 9/1/25(1) | 2,300,000 | | 2,088,170 | |
HLF Financing Sarl LLC / Herbalife International, Inc., 4.875%, 6/1/29(1) | 425,000 | | 303,832 | |
JBS USA LUX SA / JBS USA Food Co. / JBS USA Finance, Inc., 5.50%, 1/15/30(1) | 1,700,000 | | 1,573,333 | |
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc., 4.125%, 1/31/30(1) | 1,450,000 | | 1,229,477 | |
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc., 4.375%, 1/31/32(1) | 1,450,000 | | 1,200,680 | |
Post Holdings, Inc., 5.75%, 3/1/27(1) | 857,000 | | 818,975 | |
Post Holdings, Inc., 5.625%, 1/15/28(1) | 1,100,000 | | 1,006,027 | |
Post Holdings, Inc., 5.50%, 12/15/29(1) | 2,400,000 | | 2,078,453 | |
Post Holdings, Inc., 4.50%, 9/15/31(1) | 1,200,000 | | 968,490 | |
Sigma Holdco BV, 7.875%, 5/15/26(1) | 800,000 | | 517,544 | |
Simmons Foods, Inc. / Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc. / Simmons Pet Food, Inc. / Simmons Feed, Inc., 4.625%, 3/1/29(1) | 2,825,000 | | 2,315,822 | |
US Foods, Inc., 6.25%, 4/15/25(1) | 575,000 | | 565,766 | |
US Foods, Inc., 4.75%, 2/15/29(1) | 3,250,000 | | 2,788,825 | |
| | 19,894,359 | |
Gas Utilities — 0.1% | | |
AmeriGas Partners LP / AmeriGas Finance Corp., 5.50%, 5/20/25 | 625,000 | | 581,231 | |
AmeriGas Partners LP / AmeriGas Finance Corp., 5.75%, 5/20/27 | 1,645,000 | | 1,481,027 | |
| | 2,062,258 | |
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 0.6% | | |
Avantor Funding, Inc., 4.625%, 7/15/28(1) | 3,075,000 | | 2,743,361 | |
Avantor Funding, Inc., 3.875%, 11/1/29(1) | 2,975,000 | | 2,422,141 | |
Medline Borrower LP, 3.875%, 4/1/29(1) | 3,525,000 | | 2,831,791 | |
Medline Borrower LP, 5.25%, 10/1/29(1) | 5,200,000 | | 3,936,036 | |
| | 11,933,329 | |
Health Care Providers and Services — 4.9% | | |
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc., 5.50%, 7/1/28(1) | 1,800,000 | | 1,644,840 | |
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc., 5.00%, 4/15/29(1) | 1,100,000 | | 976,253 | |
AHP Health Partners, Inc., 5.75%, 7/15/29(1) | 1,100,000 | | 855,619 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Air Methods Corp., 8.00%, 5/15/25(1) | $ | 2,700,000 | | $ | 1,360,155 | |
Centene Corp., 4.25%, 12/15/27 | 3,950,000 | | 3,621,459 | |
Centene Corp., 2.45%, 7/15/28 | 1,075,000 | | 877,049 | |
Centene Corp., 4.625%, 12/15/29 | 3,003,000 | | 2,705,538 | |
Centene Corp., 3.375%, 2/15/30 | 1,525,000 | | 1,250,004 | |
Centene Corp., 3.00%, 10/15/30 | 8,500,000 | | 6,749,595 | |
Centene Corp., 2.50%, 3/1/31 | 350,000 | | 264,569 | |
Centene Corp., 2.625%, 8/1/31 | 2,312,000 | | 1,747,244 | |
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc., 8.00%, 3/15/26(1) | 3,225,000 | | 2,797,550 | |
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc., 5.625%, 3/15/27(1) | 1,400,000 | | 1,079,708 | |
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc., 8.00%, 12/15/27(1) | 3,042,000 | | 2,413,721 | |
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc., 6.875%, 4/1/28(1) | 1,971,000 | | 905,743 | |
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc., 6.00%, 1/15/29(1) | 1,925,000 | | 1,419,200 | |
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc., 6.875%, 4/15/29(1) | 3,775,000 | | 1,831,790 | |
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc., 6.125%, 4/1/30(1) | 2,850,000 | | 1,350,187 | |
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc., 4.75%, 2/15/31(1) | 2,453,000 | | 1,652,942 | |
CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc., 5.25%, 5/15/30(1) | 3,375,000 | | 2,357,522 | |
DaVita, Inc., 4.625%, 6/1/30(1) | 8,175,000 | | 6,345,476 | |
DaVita, Inc., 3.75%, 2/15/31(1) | 1,500,000 | | 1,072,267 | |
Encompass Health Corp., 4.75%, 2/1/30 | 1,790,000 | | 1,475,427 | |
Envision Healthcare Corp., 8.75%, 10/15/26(1) | 1,925,000 | | 620,466 | |
HCA, Inc., 5.375%, 2/1/25 | 1,250,000 | | 1,236,526 | |
HCA, Inc., 7.69%, 6/15/25 | 1,020,000 | | 1,057,467 | |
HCA, Inc., 7.58%, 9/15/25 | 1,250,000 | | 1,304,509 | |
HCA, Inc., 5.375%, 9/1/26 | 300,000 | | 291,039 | |
HCA, Inc., 3.50%, 9/1/30 | 750,000 | | 620,921 | |
HealthEquity, Inc., 4.50%, 10/1/29(1) | 1,025,000 | | 867,140 | |
IQVIA, Inc., 5.00%, 5/15/27(1) | 575,000 | | 537,404 | |
Legacy LifePoint Health LLC, 6.75%, 4/15/25(1) | 1,175,000 | | 1,113,171 | |
Legacy LifePoint Health LLC, 4.375%, 2/15/27(1) | 175,000 | | 144,836 | |
LifePoint Health, Inc., 5.375%, 1/15/29(1) | 1,375,000 | | 961,320 | |
ModivCare Escrow Issuer, Inc., 5.00%, 10/1/29(1) | 1,000,000 | | 814,475 | |
Molina Healthcare, Inc., 4.375%, 6/15/28(1) | 3,128,000 | | 2,829,651 | |
Molina Healthcare, Inc., 3.875%, 11/15/30(1) | 1,250,000 | | 1,050,831 | |
Molina Healthcare, Inc., 3.875%, 5/15/32(1) | 3,675,000 | | 3,015,490 | |
Owens & Minor, Inc., 4.50%, 3/31/29(1) | 2,450,000 | | 1,926,521 | |
Owens & Minor, Inc., 6.625%, 4/1/30(1) | 1,100,000 | | 970,750 | |
Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc., 5.375%, 2/15/30(1) | 325,000 | | 269,782 | |
Prime Healthcare Services, Inc., 7.25%, 11/1/25(1) | 2,025,000 | | 1,810,107 | |
RP Escrow Issuer LLC, 5.25%, 12/15/25(1) | 1,150,000 | | 951,901 | |
Select Medical Corp., 6.25%, 8/15/26(1) | 1,900,000 | | 1,790,085 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 4.625%, 7/15/24 | 175,000 | | 169,417 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 4.625%, 9/1/24(1) | 1,650,000 | | 1,598,586 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 4.875%, 1/1/26(1) | 3,050,000 | | 2,838,315 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 5.125%, 11/1/27(1) | 3,725,000 | | 3,350,218 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 4.625%, 6/15/28(1) | 504,000 | | 441,054 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.125%, 10/1/28(1) | 10,550,000 | | 9,259,775 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 4.25%, 6/1/29(1) | 2,525,000 | | 2,094,349 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 4.375%, 1/15/30(1) | 1,150,000 | | 962,389 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.125%, 6/15/30(1) | 3,425,000 | | 3,146,291 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.875%, 11/15/31 | 350,000 | | 311,672 | |
| | 95,110,316 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Health Care Technology — 0.2% | | |
AthenaHealth Group, Inc., 6.50%, 2/15/30(1) | $ | 5,000,000 | | $ | 3,962,250 | |
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 10.6% | | |
1011778 BC ULC / New Red Finance, Inc., 4.375%, 1/15/28(1) | 1,300,000 | | 1,128,211 | |
1011778 BC ULC / New Red Finance, Inc., 4.00%, 10/15/30(1) | 7,625,000 | | 6,022,835 | |
Affinity Gaming, 6.875%, 12/15/27(1) | 1,850,000 | | 1,511,700 | |
Aramark Services, Inc., 5.00%, 4/1/25(1) | 820,000 | | 783,966 | |
Aramark Services, Inc., 6.375%, 5/1/25(1) | 2,225,000 | | 2,183,782 | |
Aramark Services, Inc., 5.00%, 2/1/28(1) | 1,350,000 | | 1,205,280 | |
Boyd Gaming Corp., 4.75%, 6/15/31(1) | 1,900,000 | | 1,541,432 | |
Boyne USA, Inc., 4.75%, 5/15/29(1) | 1,900,000 | | 1,594,403 | |
Caesars Entertainment, Inc., 6.25%, 7/1/25(1) | 1,025,000 | | 989,556 | |
Caesars Entertainment, Inc., 8.125%, 7/1/27(1) | 1,800,000 | | 1,723,338 | |
Caesars Entertainment, Inc., 4.625%, 10/15/29(1) | 7,975,000 | | 6,113,137 | |
Caesars Resort Collection LLC / CRC Finco, Inc., 5.75%, 7/1/25(1) | 1,775,000 | | 1,715,005 | |
Carnival Corp., 10.50%, 2/1/26(1) | 2,675,000 | | 2,650,805 | |
Carnival Corp., 7.625%, 3/1/26(1) | 7,500,000 | | 5,711,362 | |
Carnival Corp., 5.75%, 3/1/27(1) | 30,550,000 | | 21,469,776 | |
Carnival Corp., 6.65%, 1/15/28 | 1,375,000 | | 920,391 | |
Carnival Corp., 6.00%, 5/1/29(1) | 11,375,000 | | 7,487,992 | |
Carnival Corp., 10.50%, 6/1/30(1) | 6,325,000 | | 5,071,005 | |
Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc., 5.875%, 7/1/29(1) | 1,525,000 | | 1,020,896 | |
CDI Escrow Issuer, Inc., 5.75%, 4/1/30(1) | 2,325,000 | | 2,034,166 | |
CEC Entertainment LLC, 6.75%, 5/1/26(1) | 775,000 | | 698,557 | |
Cedar Fair LP, 5.25%, 7/15/29 | 725,000 | | 623,486 | |
Cedar Fair LP / Canada's Wonderland Co. / Magnum Management Corp. / Millennium Op, 5.50%, 5/1/25(1) | 900,000 | | 866,984 | |
Cedar Fair LP / Canada's Wonderland Co. / Magnum Management Corp. / Millennium Op, 6.50%, 10/1/28 | 2,000,000 | | 1,853,820 | |
Churchill Downs, Inc., 5.50%, 4/1/27(1) | 2,625,000 | | 2,431,852 | |
Churchill Downs, Inc., 4.75%, 1/15/28(1) | 675,000 | | 585,014 | |
Empire Resorts, Inc., 7.75%, 11/1/26(1) | 1,400,000 | | 1,178,884 | |
Everi Holdings, Inc., 5.00%, 7/15/29(1) | 925,000 | | 760,178 | |
Fertitta Entertainment LLC / Fertitta Entertainment Finance Co., Inc., 4.625%, 1/15/29(1) | 1,200,000 | | 994,920 | |
Fertitta Entertainment LLC / Fertitta Entertainment Finance Co., Inc., 6.75%, 1/15/30(1) | 2,075,000 | | 1,580,901 | |
Full House Resorts, Inc., 8.25%, 2/15/28(1) | 3,000,000 | | 2,704,320 | |
Golden Entertainment, Inc., 7.625%, 4/15/26(1) | 4,525,000 | | 4,467,759 | |
GPS Hospitality Holding Co. LLC / GPS Finco, Inc., 7.00%, 8/15/28(1) | 2,850,000 | | 1,799,061 | |
Hilton Domestic Operating Co., Inc., 5.375%, 5/1/25(1) | 1,525,000 | | 1,494,275 | |
Hilton Domestic Operating Co., Inc., 5.75%, 5/1/28(1) | 2,200,000 | | 2,061,884 | |
Hilton Domestic Operating Co., Inc., 3.75%, 5/1/29(1) | 600,000 | | 496,734 | |
Hilton Domestic Operating Co., Inc., 4.875%, 1/15/30 | 1,250,000 | | 1,090,144 | |
Hilton Domestic Operating Co., Inc., 4.00%, 5/1/31(1) | 3,275,000 | | 2,652,586 | |
Hilton Domestic Operating Co., Inc., 3.625%, 2/15/32(1) | 5,900,000 | | 4,528,537 | |
Hilton Grand Vacations Borrower Escrow LLC / Hilton Grand Vacations Borrower Esc, 5.00%, 6/1/29(1) | 3,600,000 | | 2,910,870 | |
Hilton Grand Vacations Borrower Escrow LLC / Hilton Grand Vacations Borrower Esc, 4.875%, 7/1/31(1) | 2,950,000 | | 2,256,071 | |
Hilton Worldwide Finance LLC / Hilton Worldwide Finance Corp., 4.875%, 4/1/27 | 600,000 | | 551,805 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
International Game Technology PLC, 4.125%, 4/15/26(1) | $ | 3,550,000 | | $ | 3,249,191 | |
IRB Holding Corp., 7.00%, 6/15/25(1) | 1,400,000 | | 1,392,888 | |
Jacobs Entertainment, Inc., 6.75%, 2/15/29(1) | 3,075,000 | | 2,635,039 | |
KFC Holding Co. / Pizza Hut Holdings LLC / Taco Bell of America LLC, 4.75%, 6/1/27(1) | 775,000 | | 721,169 | |
Life Time, Inc., 5.75%, 1/15/26(1) | 4,875,000 | | 4,443,416 | |
Life Time, Inc., 8.00%, 4/15/26(1) | 9,025,000 | | 7,726,438 | |
Lindblad Expeditions LLC, 6.75%, 2/15/27(1) | 500,000 | | 440,895 | |
Merlin Entertainments Ltd., 5.75%, 6/15/26(1) | 425,000 | | 396,410 | |
MGM China Holdings Ltd., 5.375%, 5/15/24(1) | 1,000,000 | | 878,990 | |
MGM Resorts International, 6.00%, 3/15/23 | 3,475,000 | | 3,480,456 | |
MGM Resorts International, 6.75%, 5/1/25 | 1,350,000 | | 1,331,458 | |
MGM Resorts International, 5.75%, 6/15/25 | 825,000 | | 789,253 | |
MGM Resorts International, 5.50%, 4/15/27 | 1,064,000 | | 957,988 | |
MGM Resorts International, 4.75%, 10/15/28 | 850,000 | | 713,331 | |
Midwest Gaming Borrower LLC / Midwest Gaming Finance Corp., 4.875%, 5/1/29(1) | 1,700,000 | | 1,403,010 | |
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, 7.875%, 10/15/24(1) | 1,835,000 | | 1,875,948 | |
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, 8.00%, 2/1/26(1) | 2,375,000 | | 1,985,654 | |
Motion Bondco DAC, 6.625%, 11/15/27(1) | 2,075,000 | | 1,760,005 | |
Nathan's Famous, Inc., 6.625%, 11/1/25(1) | 697,000 | | 693,989 | |
NCL Corp. Ltd., 3.625%, 12/15/24(1) | 750,000 | | 631,557 | |
NCL Corp. Ltd., 5.875%, 3/15/26(1) | 6,400,000 | | 4,878,720 | |
NCL Corp. Ltd., 7.75%, 2/15/29(1) | 900,000 | | 680,355 | |
NCL Finance Ltd., 6.125%, 3/15/28(1) | 1,500,000 | | 1,109,138 | |
Penn Entertainment, Inc., 4.125%, 7/1/29(1) | 3,125,000 | | 2,396,125 | |
Premier Entertainment Sub LLC / Premier Entertainment Finance Corp., 5.625%, 9/1/29(1) | 2,385,000 | | 1,654,284 | |
Premier Entertainment Sub LLC / Premier Entertainment Finance Corp., 5.875%, 9/1/31(1) | 1,975,000 | | 1,335,722 | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., 11.50%, 6/1/25(1) | 383,000 | | 407,523 | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., 4.25%, 7/1/26(1) | 1,150,000 | | 847,567 | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., 5.50%, 8/31/26(1) | 1,750,000 | | 1,340,990 | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., 5.375%, 7/15/27(1) | 4,450,000 | | 3,279,516 | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., 7.50%, 10/15/27 | 700,000 | | 549,673 | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., 3.70%, 3/15/28 | 1,970,000 | | 1,284,420 | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., 5.50%, 4/1/28(1) | 3,250,000 | | 2,284,165 | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., 8.25%, 1/15/29(1)(8) | 800,000 | | 780,024 | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., 9.25%, 1/15/29(1)(8) | 1,025,000 | | 1,011,552 | |
Scientific Games International, Inc., 8.625%, 7/1/25(1) | 225,000 | | 230,630 | |
Scientific Games International, Inc., 7.00%, 5/15/28(1) | 4,175,000 | | 3,944,957 | |
Scientific Games International, Inc., 7.25%, 11/15/29(1) | 1,250,000 | | 1,165,000 | |
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc., 5.25%, 8/15/29(1) | 3,375,000 | | 2,810,362 | |
Sizzling Platter LLC / Sizzling Platter Finance Corp., 8.50%, 11/28/25(1) | 2,975,000 | | 2,639,792 | |
Station Casinos LLC, 4.625%, 12/1/31(1) | 550,000 | | 416,218 | |
Studio City Finance Ltd., 6.00%, 7/15/25(1) | 1,400,000 | | 782,959 | |
Studio City Finance Ltd., 5.00%, 1/15/29(1) | 875,000 | | 390,069 | |
TKC Holdings, Inc., 10.50%, 5/15/29(1) | 1,550,000 | | 1,188,569 | |
Travel & Leisure Co., 6.625%, 7/31/26(1) | 2,450,000 | | 2,298,312 | |
Travel & Leisure Co., 4.625%, 3/1/30(1) | 600,000 | | 475,229 | |
Viking Cruises Ltd., 6.25%, 5/15/25(1) | 1,800,000 | | 1,564,884 | |
Viking Cruises Ltd., 13.00%, 5/15/25(1) | 900,000 | | 933,610 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Viking Cruises Ltd., 5.875%, 9/15/27(1) | $ | 2,600,000 | | $ | 1,987,999 | |
Viking Cruises Ltd., 7.00%, 2/15/29(1) | 1,050,000 | | 785,630 | |
Viking Ocean Cruises Ship VII Ltd., 5.625%, 2/15/29(1) | 975,000 | | 759,949 | |
VOC Escrow Ltd., 5.00%, 2/15/28(1) | 1,800,000 | | 1,467,774 | |
Wynn Las Vegas LLC / Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp., 5.50%, 3/1/25(1) | 1,075,000 | | 1,008,006 | |
Wynn Las Vegas LLC / Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp., 5.25%, 5/15/27(1) | 1,225,000 | | 1,080,915 | |
Wynn Macau Ltd., 5.625%, 8/26/28(1) | 400,000 | | 267,224 | |
Wynn Macau Ltd., 5.125%, 12/15/29(1) | 650,000 | | 423,859 | |
Wynn Resorts Finance LLC / Wynn Resorts Capital Corp., 5.125%, 10/1/29(1) | 3,428,000 | | 2,778,240 | |
Yum! Brands, Inc., 5.375%, 4/1/32 | 3,700,000 | | 3,288,351 | |
| | 205,503,077 | |
Household Durables — 2.3% | | |
Adams Homes, Inc., 7.50%, 2/15/25(1) | 1,225,000 | | 1,012,861 | |
Ashton Woods USA LLC / Ashton Woods Finance Co., 6.625%, 1/15/28(1) | 1,525,000 | | 1,280,858 | |
Ashton Woods USA LLC / Ashton Woods Finance Co., 4.625%, 8/1/29(1) | 700,000 | | 509,633 | |
Ashton Woods USA LLC / Ashton Woods Finance Co., 4.625%, 4/1/30(1) | 1,700,000 | | 1,220,846 | |
Beazer Homes USA, Inc., 6.75%, 3/15/25 | 1,102,000 | | 1,024,111 | |
Beazer Homes USA, Inc., 5.875%, 10/15/27 | 425,000 | | 329,080 | |
Beazer Homes USA, Inc., 7.25%, 10/15/29 | 2,500,000 | | 1,977,925 | |
Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc. / Brookfield Residential US LLC, 5.00%, 6/15/29(1) | 1,900,000 | | 1,408,802 | |
Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc. / Brookfield Residential US LLC, 4.875%, 2/15/30(1) | 875,000 | | 649,486 | |
Century Communities, Inc., 6.75%, 6/1/27 | 1,475,000 | | 1,380,541 | |
Century Communities, Inc., 3.875%, 8/15/29(1) | 1,000,000 | | 768,750 | |
Empire Communities Corp., 7.00%, 12/15/25(1) | 1,350,000 | | 1,121,769 | |
Installed Building Products, Inc., 5.75%, 2/1/28(1) | 1,450,000 | | 1,306,587 | |
K Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., 5.00%, 2/1/40(1) | 26,000 | | 16,250 | |
KB Home, 7.625%, 5/15/23 | 250,000 | | 250,108 | |
KB Home, 6.875%, 6/15/27 | 1,300,000 | | 1,234,840 | |
KB Home, 7.25%, 7/15/30 | 800,000 | | 727,000 | |
KB Home, 4.00%, 6/15/31 | 1,775,000 | | 1,307,039 | |
LGI Homes, Inc., 4.00%, 7/15/29(1) | 800,000 | | 593,856 | |
Mattamy Group Corp., 4.625%, 3/1/30(1) | 1,400,000 | | 1,071,420 | |
Meritage Homes Corp., 6.00%, 6/1/25 | 2,575,000 | | 2,501,436 | |
Newell Brands, Inc., 4.45%, 4/1/26 | 5,075,000 | | 4,676,308 | |
Newell Brands, Inc., 6.375%, 9/15/27 | 1,000,000 | | 992,650 | |
Newell Brands, Inc., 6.625%, 9/15/29 | 1,000,000 | | 980,120 | |
Newell Brands, Inc., 5.625%, 4/1/36 | 3,000,000 | | 2,477,785 | |
Newell Brands, Inc., 5.75%, 4/1/46 | 925,000 | | 725,052 | |
Picasso Finance Sub, Inc., 6.125%, 6/15/25(1) | 729,000 | | 715,288 | |
Shea Homes LP / Shea Homes Funding Corp., 4.75%, 2/15/28(1) | 1,400,000 | | 1,142,449 | |
Shea Homes LP / Shea Homes Funding Corp., 4.75%, 4/1/29(1) | 2,625,000 | | 2,047,670 | |
STL Holding Co. LLC, 7.50%, 2/15/26(1) | 1,850,000 | | 1,576,699 | |
SWF Escrow Issuer Corp., 6.50%, 10/1/29(1) | 1,000,000 | | 594,465 | |
Taylor Morrison Communities, Inc., 5.75%, 1/15/28(1) | 1,225,000 | | 1,077,730 | |
Tempur Sealy International, Inc., 4.00%, 4/15/29(1) | 275,000 | | 217,185 | |
Tempur Sealy International, Inc., 3.875%, 10/15/31(1) | 1,075,000 | | 789,921 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
TopBuild Corp., 4.125%, 2/15/32(1) | $ | 1,075,000 | | $ | 820,802 | |
TRI Pointe Group, Inc. / TRI Pointe Homes, Inc., 5.875%, 6/15/24 | 1,280,000 | | 1,256,403 | |
Tri Pointe Homes, Inc., 5.25%, 6/1/27 | 700,000 | | 606,886 | |
Tri Pointe Homes, Inc., 5.70%, 6/15/28 | 600,000 | | 511,749 | |
Williams Scotsman International, Inc., 4.625%, 8/15/28(1) | 1,325,000 | | 1,161,786 | |
| | 44,064,146 | |
Household Products — 0.2% | | |
Central Garden & Pet Co., 4.125%, 10/15/30 | 475,000 | | 379,079 | |
Central Garden & Pet Co., 4.125%, 4/30/31(1) | 1,300,000 | | 1,024,822 | |
Energizer Holdings, Inc., 6.50%, 12/31/27(1) | 725,000 | | 645,018 | |
Kronos Acquisition Holdings, Inc. / KIK Custom Products, Inc., 5.00%, 12/31/26(1) | 525,000 | | 461,357 | |
Kronos Acquisition Holdings, Inc. / KIK Custom Products, Inc., 7.00%, 12/31/27(1) | 900,000 | | 690,314 | |
Spectrum Brands, Inc., 5.75%, 7/15/25 | 79,000 | | 74,768 | |
Spectrum Brands, Inc., 5.50%, 7/15/30(1) | 500,000 | | 392,126 | |
Spectrum Brands, Inc., 3.875%, 3/15/31(1) | 1,050,000 | | 717,869 | |
| | 4,385,353 | |
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers — 0.6% |
Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure PLC, 4.125%, 6/15/28(1) | 800,000 | | 675,852 | |
Calpine Corp., 4.50%, 2/15/28(1) | 2,800,000 | | 2,472,904 | |
Calpine Corp., 5.125%, 3/15/28(1) | 1,725,000 | | 1,485,124 | |
Calpine Corp., 4.625%, 2/1/29(1) | 1,550,000 | | 1,266,048 | |
Calpine Corp., 5.00%, 2/1/31(1) | 1,000,000 | | 796,007 | |
Clearway Energy Operating LLC, 4.75%, 3/15/28(1) | 1,825,000 | | 1,627,746 | |
Clearway Energy Operating LLC, 3.75%, 1/15/32(1) | 850,000 | | 660,433 | |
TerraForm Power Operating LLC, 5.00%, 1/31/28(1) | 800,000 | | 705,908 | |
TerraForm Power Operating LLC, 4.75%, 1/15/30(1) | 1,325,000 | | 1,127,502 | |
| | 10,817,524 | |
Insurance — 0.5% | | |
Acrisure LLC / Acrisure Finance, Inc., 7.00%, 11/15/25(1) | 3,600,000 | | 3,295,980 | |
Acrisure LLC / Acrisure Finance, Inc., 10.125%, 8/1/26(1) | 800,000 | | 770,932 | |
Acrisure LLC / Acrisure Finance, Inc., 4.25%, 2/15/29(1) | 2,950,000 | | 2,318,671 | |
AssuredPartners, Inc., 7.00%, 8/15/25(1) | 625,000 | | 578,337 | |
AssuredPartners, Inc., 5.625%, 1/15/29(1) | 900,000 | | 700,641 | |
BroadStreet Partners, Inc., 5.875%, 4/15/29(1) | 1,200,000 | | 947,490 | |
Genworth Holdings, Inc., VRN, 4.91%, 11/15/66 | 450,000 | | 243,000 | |
HUB International Ltd., 5.625%, 12/1/29(1) | 625,000 | | 523,109 | |
MBIA Insurance Corp., VRN, 13.77%, (3-month LIBOR plus 11.26%), 1/15/33(1)(2)(3) | 125,000 | | 15,000 | |
Ryan Specialty Group LLC, 4.375%, 2/1/30(1) | 625,000 | | 530,867 | |
| | 9,924,027 | |
Interactive Media and Services — 0.2% | | |
Arches Buyer, Inc., 4.25%, 6/1/28(1) | 875,000 | | 684,412 | |
Twitter, Inc., 3.875%, 12/15/27(1) | 750,000 | | 704,903 | |
Twitter, Inc., 5.00%, 3/1/30(1) | 2,700,000 | | 2,593,093 | |
Ziff Davis, Inc., 4.625%, 10/15/30(1) | 843,000 | | 693,081 | |
| | 4,675,489 | |
Internet and Direct Marketing Retail — 0.4% | | |
Go Daddy Operating Co. LLC / GD Finance Co., Inc., 5.25%, 12/1/27(1) | 2,750,000 | | 2,536,822 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Go Daddy Operating Co. LLC / GD Finance Co., Inc., 3.50%, 3/1/29(1) | $ | 1,275,000 | | $ | 1,045,902 | |
Match Group Holdings II LLC, 5.00%, 12/15/27(1) | 1,375,000 | | 1,229,353 | |
Match Group Holdings II LLC, 4.625%, 6/1/28(1) | 550,000 | | 481,731 | |
Match Group Holdings II LLC, 4.125%, 8/1/30(1) | 450,000 | | 370,190 | |
Millennium Escrow Corp., 6.625%, 8/1/26(1) | 1,500,000 | | 1,189,078 | |
QVC, Inc., 4.75%, 2/15/27 | 1,050,000 | | 789,478 | |
| | 7,642,554 | |
IT Services — 0.5% | | |
CDW LLC / CDW Finance Corp., 4.125%, 5/1/25 | 1,075,000 | | 1,017,034 | |
CDW LLC / CDW Finance Corp., 3.25%, 2/15/29 | 1,100,000 | | 894,746 | |
Endurance International Group Holdings, Inc., 6.00%, 2/15/29(1) | 1,175,000 | | 782,384 | |
Exela Intermediate LLC / Exela Finance, Inc., 11.50%, 7/15/26(1) | 2,741,000 | | 808,595 | |
Presidio Holdings, Inc., 4.875%, 2/1/27(1) | 1,925,000 | | 1,704,645 | |
Presidio Holdings, Inc., 8.25%, 2/1/28(1) | 2,150,000 | | 1,857,032 | |
Twilio, Inc., 3.875%, 3/15/31 | 1,050,000 | | 826,426 | |
Vericast Corp., 11.00%, 9/15/26(1) | 2,048,750 | | 2,020,580 | |
| | 9,911,442 | |
Leisure Products — 0.2% | | |
MajorDrive Holdings IV LLC, 6.375%, 6/1/29(1) | 2,075,000 | | 1,433,306 | |
Mattel, Inc., 3.375%, 4/1/26(1) | 1,100,000 | | 983,073 | |
Mattel, Inc., 5.875%, 12/15/27(1) | 425,000 | | 407,879 | |
Mattel, Inc., 6.20%, 10/1/40 | 200,000 | | 189,187 | |
Mattel, Inc., 5.45%, 11/1/41 | 575,000 | | 483,504 | |
| | 3,496,949 | |
Life Sciences Tools and Services — 0.1% | | |
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc., 4.25%, 5/1/28(1) | 750,000 | | 654,701 | |
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc., 4.00%, 3/15/31(1) | 500,000 | | 403,852 | |
PRA Health Sciences, Inc., 2.875%, 7/15/26(1) | 1,200,000 | | 1,058,276 | |
| | 2,116,829 | |
Machinery — 0.7% | | |
Granite US Holdings Corp., 11.00%, 10/1/27(1) | 300,000 | | 283,363 | |
Husky III Holding Ltd., 13.00% Cash or 13.75% PIK, 2/15/25(1) | 1,175,000 | | 1,108,160 | |
JPW Industries Holding Corp., 9.00%, 10/1/24(1) | 825,000 | | 720,897 | |
Manitowoc Co., Inc., 9.00%, 4/1/26(1) | 475,000 | | 432,908 | |
OT Merger Corp., 7.875%, 10/15/29(1) | 650,000 | | 442,748 | |
Terex Corp., 5.00%, 5/15/29(1) | 3,200,000 | | 2,752,803 | |
Titan Acquisition Ltd. / Titan Co.-Borrower LLC, 7.75%, 4/15/26(1) | 2,550,000 | | 2,018,558 | |
Titan International, Inc., 7.00%, 4/30/28 | 1,225,000 | | 1,113,991 | |
TK Elevator Holdco GmbH, 7.625%, 7/15/28(1) | 238,000 | | 199,802 | |
TK Elevator U.S. Newco, Inc., 5.25%, 7/15/27(1) | 1,000,000 | | 852,605 | |
Werner FinCo LP / Werner FinCo, Inc., 8.75%, 7/15/25(1) | 3,100,000 | | 2,647,462 | |
| | 12,573,297 | |
Marine — 0.1% | | |
Seaspan Corp., 5.50%, 8/1/29(1) | 3,550,000 | | 2,742,237 | |
Media — 8.4% | | |
Altice Financing SA, 5.00%, 1/15/28(1) | 3,000,000 | | 2,317,320 | |
AMC Networks, Inc., 4.25%, 2/15/29 | 2,125,000 | | 1,576,039 | |
Audacy Capital Corp., 6.75%, 3/31/29(1) | 1,175,000 | | 285,298 | |
Cable One, Inc., 4.00%, 11/15/30(1) | 425,000 | | 331,581 | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.125%, 5/1/27(1) | 75,000 | | 67,811 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.00%, 2/1/28(1) | $ | 1,975,000 | | $ | 1,706,331 | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.375%, 6/1/29(1) | 300,000 | | 263,250 | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 6.375%, 9/1/29(1) | 4,575,000 | | 4,208,725 | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 4.75%, 3/1/30(1) | 3,950,000 | | 3,214,154 | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 4.50%, 8/15/30(1) | 350,000 | | 277,657 | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 4.25%, 2/1/31(1) | 4,650,000 | | 3,574,641 | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 4.75%, 2/1/32(1) | 12,525,000 | | 9,774,823 | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 4.50%, 5/1/32 | 10,925,000 | | 8,351,725 | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 4.50%, 6/1/33(1) | 7,200,000 | | 5,336,064 | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 4.25%, 1/15/34(1) | 4,975,000 | | 3,572,672 | |
Clear Channel International BV, 6.625%, 8/1/25(1) | 2,000,000 | | 1,860,777 | |
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc., 5.125%, 8/15/27(1) | 4,000,000 | | 3,385,509 | |
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc., 7.75%, 4/15/28(1) | 2,400,000 | | 1,816,092 | |
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc., 7.50%, 6/1/29(1) | 1,200,000 | | 871,902 | |
CSC Holdings LLC, 7.50%, 4/1/28(1) | 1,000,000 | | 817,280 | |
CSC Holdings LLC, 6.50%, 2/1/29(1) | 2,700,000 | | 2,388,865 | |
CSC Holdings LLC, 5.75%, 1/15/30(1) | 4,029,000 | | 2,871,065 | |
CSC Holdings LLC, 4.625%, 12/1/30(1) | 3,375,000 | | 2,301,159 | |
CSC Holdings LLC, 4.50%, 11/15/31(1) | 4,600,000 | | 3,462,880 | |
CSC Holdings LLC, 5.00%, 11/15/31(1) | 2,650,000 | | 1,755,375 | |
Diamond Sports Group LLC / Diamond Sports Finance Co., 5.375%, 8/15/26(1) | 3,950,000 | | 791,185 | |
Diamond Sports Group LLC / Diamond Sports Finance Co., 6.625%, 8/15/27(1) | 1,960,000 | | 144,550 | |
Directv Financing LLC / Directv Financing Co-Obligor, Inc., 5.875%, 8/15/27(1) | 7,725,000 | | 6,677,297 | |
DISH DBS Corp., 5.875%, 11/15/24 | 625,000 | | 558,697 | |
DISH DBS Corp., 5.25%, 12/1/26(1) | 3,850,000 | | 3,161,319 | |
DISH DBS Corp., 7.375%, 7/1/28 | 2,650,000 | | 1,787,706 | |
DISH DBS Corp., 5.75%, 12/1/28(1) | 3,025,000 | | 2,291,785 | |
DISH DBS Corp., 5.125%, 6/1/29 | 2,225,000 | | 1,310,748 | |
GCI LLC, 4.75%, 10/15/28(1) | 1,800,000 | | 1,498,086 | |
Gray Escrow II, Inc., 5.375%, 11/15/31(1) | 2,675,000 | | 2,104,048 | |
Gray Television, Inc., 5.875%, 7/15/26(1) | 75,000 | | 69,292 | |
Gray Television, Inc., 7.00%, 5/15/27(1) | 1,175,000 | | 1,107,802 | |
Gray Television, Inc., 4.75%, 10/15/30(1) | 4,135,000 | | 3,105,044 | |
iHeartCommunications, Inc., 6.375%, 5/1/26 | 976,342 | | 907,632 | |
iHeartCommunications, Inc., 5.25%, 8/15/27(1) | 2,125,000 | | 1,819,582 | |
iHeartCommunications, Inc., 4.75%, 1/15/28(1) | 924,000 | | 771,346 | |
Lamar Media Corp., 3.75%, 2/15/28 | 950,000 | | 831,155 | |
Lamar Media Corp., 4.00%, 2/15/30 | 1,325,000 | | 1,113,000 | |
Lamar Media Corp., 3.625%, 1/15/31 | 200,000 | | 157,585 | |
LCPR Senior Secured Financing DAC, 6.75%, 10/15/27(1) | 1,080,000 | | 897,885 | |
McGraw-Hill Education, Inc., 8.00%, 8/1/29(1) | 1,875,000 | | 1,541,813 | |
Midcontinent Communications / Midcontinent Finance Corp., 5.375%, 8/15/27(1) | 1,875,000 | | 1,672,717 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
News Corp., 3.875%, 5/15/29(1) | $ | 3,725,000 | | $ | 3,169,770 | |
News Corp., 5.125%, 2/15/32(1) | 2,775,000 | | 2,440,626 | |
Nexstar Media, Inc., 5.625%, 7/15/27(1) | 2,025,000 | | 1,865,789 | |
Nexstar Media, Inc., 4.75%, 11/1/28(1) | 2,100,000 | | 1,789,221 | |
Outfront Media Capital LLC / Outfront Media Capital Corp., 5.00%, 8/15/27(1) | 4,450,000 | | 3,892,838 | |
Outfront Media Capital LLC / Outfront Media Capital Corp., 4.25%, 1/15/29(1) | 2,675,000 | | 2,104,797 | |
Outfront Media Capital LLC / Outfront Media Capital Corp., 4.625%, 3/15/30(1) | 1,300,000 | | 1,014,661 | |
Scripps Escrow II, Inc., 3.875%, 1/15/29(1) | 200,000 | | 159,720 | |
Scripps Escrow II, Inc., 5.375%, 1/15/31(1) | 625,000 | | 474,218 | |
Scripps Escrow, Inc., 5.875%, 7/15/27(1) | 1,025,000 | | 893,713 | |
Sinclair Television Group, Inc., 5.125%, 2/15/27(1) | 1,625,000 | | 1,347,162 | |
Sinclair Television Group, Inc., 5.50%, 3/1/30(1) | 1,525,000 | | 1,099,364 | |
Sinclair Television Group, Inc., 4.125%, 12/1/30(1) | 2,200,000 | | 1,659,020 | |
Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 3.125%, 9/1/26(1) | 3,100,000 | | 2,726,450 | |
Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 5.00%, 8/1/27(1) | 1,850,000 | | 1,701,658 | |
Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 4.00%, 7/15/28(1) | 2,650,000 | | 2,259,629 | |
Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 5.50%, 7/1/29(1) | 2,075,000 | | 1,870,815 | |
Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 3.875%, 9/1/31(1) | 7,050,000 | | 5,482,926 | |
TEGNA, Inc., 4.625%, 3/15/28 | 3,050,000 | | 2,822,432 | |
TEGNA, Inc., 5.00%, 9/15/29 | 1,025,000 | | 945,839 | |
Univision Communications, Inc., 5.125%, 2/15/25(1) | 1,650,000 | | 1,568,977 | |
Univision Communications, Inc., 6.625%, 6/1/27(1) | 3,550,000 | | 3,358,114 | |
Univision Communications, Inc., 4.50%, 5/1/29(1) | 4,450,000 | | 3,638,921 | |
Univision Communications, Inc., 7.375%, 6/30/30(1) | 1,725,000 | | 1,650,049 | |
UPC Broadband Finco BV, 4.875%, 7/15/31(1) | 5,400,000 | | 4,199,283 | |
UPC Holding BV, 5.50%, 1/15/28(1) | 1,000,000 | | 841,220 | |
Videotron Ltd., 5.375%, 6/15/24(1) | 375,000 | | 367,980 | |
Videotron Ltd., 5.125%, 4/15/27(1) | 600,000 | | 552,012 | |
Videotron Ltd., 3.625%, 6/15/29(1) | 600,000 | | 487,287 | |
Virgin Media Finance PLC, 5.00%, 7/15/30(1) | 1,600,000 | | 1,179,000 | |
Virgin Media Secured Finance PLC, 4.50%, 8/15/30(1) | 400,000 | | 312,888 | |
Virgin Media Vendor Financing Notes IV DAC, 5.00%, 7/15/28(1) | 1,300,000 | | 1,053,936 | |
Ziggo Bond Co. BV, 6.00%, 1/15/27(1) | 2,700,000 | | 2,257,524 | |
Ziggo Bond Co. BV, 5.125%, 2/28/30(1) | 400,000 | | 286,756 | |
| | 162,183,864 | |
Metals and Mining — 2.9% | | |
Alcoa Nederland Holding BV, 6.125%, 5/15/28(1) | 1,800,000 | | 1,704,927 | |
Alcoa Nederland Holding BV, 4.125%, 3/31/29(1) | 600,000 | | 504,420 | |
ArcelorMittal SA, 4.55%, 3/11/26 | 550,000 | | 527,061 | |
ArcelorMittal SA, 7.00%, 10/15/39 | 700,000 | | 659,551 | |
Arconic Corp., 6.00%, 5/15/25(1) | 1,600,000 | | 1,544,105 | |
Arconic Corp., 6.125%, 2/15/28(1) | 450,000 | | 398,504 | |
ATI, Inc., 5.875%, 12/1/27 | 1,550,000 | | 1,412,902 | |
ATI, Inc., 4.875%, 10/1/29 | 1,075,000 | | 895,299 | |
ATI, Inc., 5.125%, 10/1/31 | 1,750,000 | | 1,432,803 | |
Baffinland Iron Mines Corp. / Baffinland Iron Mines LP, 8.75%, 7/15/26(1) | 1,325,000 | | 1,172,019 | |
Big River Steel LLC / BRS Finance Corp., 6.625%, 1/31/29(1) | 1,920,000 | | 1,771,565 | |
Carpenter Technology Corp., 6.375%, 7/15/28 | 2,694,000 | | 2,504,073 | |
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc., 5.875%, 6/1/27 | 2,615,000 | | 2,359,011 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc., 4.625%, 3/1/29(1) | $ | 600,000 | | $ | 505,266 | |
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc., 4.875%, 3/1/31(1) | 1,900,000 | | 1,572,240 | |
Coeur Mining, Inc., 5.125%, 2/15/29(1) | 1,275,000 | | 965,985 | |
Commercial Metals Co., 4.125%, 1/15/30 | 775,000 | | 638,880 | |
Commercial Metals Co., 4.375%, 3/15/32 | 775,000 | | 613,866 | |
Compass Minerals International, Inc., 4.875%, 7/15/24(1) | 575,000 | | 541,642 | |
Compass Minerals International, Inc., 6.75%, 12/1/27(1) | 700,000 | | 658,728 | |
Constellium SE, 5.625%, 6/15/28(1) | 1,050,000 | | 863,099 | |
Constellium SE, 3.75%, 4/15/29(1) | 2,800,000 | | 2,047,867 | |
First Quantum Minerals Ltd., 6.50%, 3/1/24(1) | 6,575,000 | | 6,451,587 | |
First Quantum Minerals Ltd., 7.50%, 4/1/25(1) | 2,450,000 | | 2,361,273 | |
FMG Resources August Pty Ltd., 5.875%, 4/15/30(1) | 2,800,000 | | 2,439,598 | |
FMG Resources August Pty Ltd., 6.125%, 4/15/32(1) | 725,000 | | 624,051 | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 4.375%, 8/1/28 | 2,200,000 | | 1,984,289 | |
Hudbay Minerals, Inc., 4.50%, 4/1/26(1) | 1,550,000 | | 1,290,251 | |
IAMGOLD Corp., 5.75%, 10/15/28(1) | 1,200,000 | | 568,199 | |
Kaiser Aluminum Corp., 4.625%, 3/1/28(1) | 1,916,000 | | 1,566,711 | |
Mineral Resources Ltd., 8.125%, 5/1/27(1) | 1,625,000 | | 1,576,997 | |
Mineral Resources Ltd., 8.00%, 11/1/27(1) | 875,000 | | 843,675 | |
Mineral Resources Ltd., 8.50%, 5/1/30(1) | 1,250,000 | | 1,210,737 | |
Northwest Acquisitions ULC / Dominion Finco, Inc., 7.125%, 11/1/22(1)(2)(3) | 475,000 | | 29 | |
Novelis Corp., 3.25%, 11/15/26(1) | 475,000 | | 397,098 | |
Novelis Corp., 4.75%, 1/30/30(1) | 1,625,000 | | 1,336,611 | |
Novelis Corp., 3.875%, 8/15/31(1) | 1,150,000 | | 860,258 | |
Park-Ohio Industries, Inc., 6.625%, 4/15/27 | 1,950,000 | | 1,466,185 | |
PT FMG Resources August 2006 Pty Ltd., 4.375%, 4/1/31(1) | 3,825,000 | | 2,945,281 | |
Roller Bearing Co. of America, Inc., 4.375%, 10/15/29(1) | 1,275,000 | | 1,077,043 | |
Taseko Mines Ltd., 7.00%, 2/15/26(1) | 1,100,000 | | 876,502 | |
TMS International Corp., 6.25%, 4/15/29(1) | 1,050,000 | | 747,390 | |
United States Steel Corp., 6.875%, 3/1/29 | 244,000 | | 222,345 | |
| | 56,139,923 | |
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 0.2% | | |
Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc., 3.75%, 1/15/27(1) | 3,075,000 | | 2,526,448 | |
Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP / Ladder Capital Finance Corp., 4.25%, 2/1/27(1) | 1,150,000 | | 927,760 | |
Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP / Ladder Capital Finance Corp., 4.75%, 6/15/29(1) | 900,000 | | 675,270 | |
Starwood Property Trust, Inc., 3.75%, 12/31/24(1) | 500,000 | | 453,837 | |
| | 4,583,315 | |
Multiline Retail — 0.2% | | |
Macy's Retail Holdings LLC, 5.875%, 4/1/29(1) | 2,075,000 | | 1,668,092 | |
Macy's Retail Holdings LLC, 5.875%, 3/15/30(1) | 175,000 | | 138,771 | |
Macy's Retail Holdings LLC, 6.125%, 3/15/32(1) | 225,000 | | 172,763 | |
Macy's Retail Holdings LLC, 4.50%, 12/15/34 | 250,000 | | 163,823 | |
Macy's Retail Holdings LLC, 6.375%, 3/15/37 | 775,000 | | 588,705 | |
Macy's Retail Holdings LLC, 5.125%, 1/15/42 | 3,175,000 | | 1,963,118 | |
| | 4,695,272 | |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 14.0% | | |
Aethon United BR LP / Aethon United Finance Corp., 8.25%, 2/15/26(1) | 2,375,000 | | 2,298,050 | |
Antero Midstream Partners LP / Antero Midstream Finance Corp., 7.875%, 5/15/26(1) | 2,475,000 | | 2,490,667 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Antero Midstream Partners LP / Antero Midstream Finance Corp., 5.75%, 3/1/27(1) | $ | 1,950,000 | | $ | 1,807,498 | |
Antero Midstream Partners LP / Antero Midstream Finance Corp., 5.375%, 6/15/29(1) | 750,000 | | 663,698 | |
Antero Resources Corp., 7.625%, 2/1/29(1) | 1,480,000 | | 1,480,481 | |
Antero Resources Corp., 5.375%, 3/1/30(1) | 575,000 | | 518,245 | |
Apache Corp., 4.25%, 1/15/30 | 1,850,000 | | 1,621,664 | |
Apache Corp., 5.10%, 9/1/40 | 1,175,000 | | 951,233 | |
Apache Corp., 4.75%, 4/15/43 | 500,000 | | 373,952 | |
Apache Corp., 4.25%, 1/15/44 | 130,000 | | 92,446 | |
Apache Corp., 7.375%, 8/15/47 | 600,000 | | 628,791 | |
Apache Corp., 5.35%, 7/1/49 | 2,275,000 | | 1,795,703 | |
Ascent Resources Utica Holdings LLC / ARU Finance Corp., 9.00%, 11/1/27(1) | 2,150,000 | | 2,626,663 | |
Ascent Resources Utica Holdings LLC / ARU Finance Corp., 8.25%, 12/31/28(1) | 600,000 | | 577,676 | |
Ascent Resources Utica Holdings LLC / ARU Finance Corp., 5.875%, 6/30/29(1) | 280,000 | | 249,704 | |
Athabasca Oil Corp., 9.75%, 11/1/26(1) | 2,590,000 | | 2,750,944 | |
Blue Racer Midstream LLC / Blue Racer Finance Corp., 7.625%, 12/15/25(1) | 1,625,000 | | 1,562,470 | |
Callon Petroleum Co., 8.25%, 7/15/25 | 893,000 | | 872,271 | |
Callon Petroleum Co., 8.00%, 8/1/28(1) | 100,000 | | 92,448 | |
Callon Petroleum Co., 7.50%, 6/15/30(1) | 1,375,000 | | 1,206,494 | |
Cheniere Energy Partners LP, 4.00%, 3/1/31 | 4,825,000 | | 4,055,364 | |
Cheniere Energy Partners LP, 3.25%, 1/31/32 | 6,025,000 | | 4,638,527 | |
Cheniere Energy, Inc., 4.625%, 10/15/28 | 2,200,000 | | 2,023,307 | |
Chesapeake Energy Corp., 5.50%, 2/1/26(1) | 500,000 | | 479,383 | |
Chesapeake Energy Corp., 5.875%, 2/1/29(1) | 3,000,000 | | 2,786,230 | |
Chesapeake Energy Corp., 6.75%, 4/15/29(1) | 1,600,000 | | 1,537,160 | |
Chord Energy Corp., 6.375%, 6/1/26(1) | 1,025,000 | | 978,752 | |
Citgo Holding, Inc., 9.25%, 8/1/24(1) | 6,700,000 | | 6,657,321 | |
CITGO Petroleum Corp., 7.00%, 6/15/25(1) | 1,475,000 | | 1,411,782 | |
CITGO Petroleum Corp., 6.375%, 6/15/26(1) | 2,250,000 | | 2,105,543 | |
Civitas Resources, Inc., 5.00%, 10/15/26(1) | 2,650,000 | | 2,410,122 | |
CNX Midstream Partners LP, 4.75%, 4/15/30(1) | 700,000 | | 550,578 | |
CNX Resources Corp., 7.25%, 3/14/27(1) | 2,061,000 | | 2,009,083 | |
CNX Resources Corp., 6.00%, 1/15/29(1) | 1,850,000 | | 1,692,334 | |
CNX Resources Corp., 7.375%, 1/15/31(1) | 1,325,000 | | 1,298,845 | |
Colgate Energy Partners III LLC, 5.875%, 7/1/29(1) | 700,000 | | 626,441 | |
Comstock Resources, Inc., 6.75%, 3/1/29(1) | 2,050,000 | | 1,895,620 | |
Comstock Resources, Inc., 5.875%, 1/15/30(1) | 3,150,000 | | 2,751,005 | |
CQP Holdco LP / BIP-V Chinook Holdco LLC, 5.50%, 6/15/31(1) | 6,250,000 | | 5,299,062 | |
Crestwood Midstream Partners LP / Crestwood Midstream Finance Corp., 6.00%, 2/1/29(1) | 4,100,000 | | 3,675,076 | |
CrownRock LP / CrownRock Finance, Inc., 5.625%, 10/15/25(1) | 2,275,000 | | 2,181,566 | |
CrownRock LP / CrownRock Finance, Inc., 5.00%, 5/1/29(1) | 725,000 | | 641,515 | |
DCP Midstream Operating LP, 5.375%, 7/15/25 | 350,000 | | 340,401 | |
DCP Midstream Operating LP, 5.625%, 7/15/27 | 950,000 | | 919,734 | |
DCP Midstream Operating LP, 5.125%, 5/15/29 | 3,325,000 | | 3,122,686 | |
Delek Logistics Partners LP / Delek Logistics Finance Corp., 6.75%, 5/15/25 | 909,000 | | 859,124 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Delek Logistics Partners LP / Delek Logistics Finance Corp., 7.125%, 6/1/28(1) | $ | 1,875,000 | | $ | 1,651,163 | |
Endeavor Energy Resources LP / EER Finance, Inc., 5.75%, 1/30/28(1) | 1,150,000 | | 1,096,358 | |
Energean Israel Finance Ltd., 5.375%, 3/30/28(1) | 875,000 | | 741,793 | |
Energean Israel Finance Ltd., 5.875%, 3/30/31(1) | 1,000,000 | | 816,858 | |
EnLink Midstream LLC, 5.625%, 1/15/28(1) | 275,000 | | 257,554 | |
EnLink Midstream LLC, 5.375%, 6/1/29 | 2,350,000 | | 2,155,302 | |
EnLink Midstream LLC, 6.50%, 9/1/30(1) | 1,775,000 | | 1,737,441 | |
EnLink Midstream Partners LP, 4.85%, 7/15/26 | 3,075,000 | | 2,827,922 | |
EnLink Midstream Partners LP, 5.60%, 4/1/44 | 1,625,000 | | 1,241,454 | |
EnLink Midstream Partners LP, 5.05%, 4/1/45 | 1,200,000 | | 843,509 | |
EnLink Midstream Partners LP, 5.45%, 6/1/47 | 2,125,000 | | 1,556,455 | |
EQM Midstream Partners LP, 4.00%, 8/1/24 | 400,000 | | 372,837 | |
EQM Midstream Partners LP, 6.00%, 7/1/25(1) | 1,100,000 | | 1,018,507 | |
EQM Midstream Partners LP, 7.50%, 6/1/27(1) | 1,200,000 | | 1,145,724 | |
EQM Midstream Partners LP, 6.50%, 7/1/27(1) | 750,000 | | 694,158 | |
EQM Midstream Partners LP, 5.50%, 7/15/28 | 1,626,000 | | 1,393,254 | |
EQM Midstream Partners LP, 4.50%, 1/15/29(1) | 2,225,000 | | 1,796,349 | |
EQM Midstream Partners LP, 7.50%, 6/1/30(1) | 1,225,000 | | 1,159,543 | |
EQM Midstream Partners LP, 4.75%, 1/15/31(1) | 2,675,000 | | 2,129,567 | |
EQM Midstream Partners LP, 6.50%, 7/15/48 | 1,075,000 | | 822,182 | |
EQT Corp., 6.125%, 2/1/25 | 225,000 | | 225,617 | |
EQT Corp., 3.125%, 5/15/26(1) | 825,000 | | 752,290 | |
EQT Corp., 3.90%, 10/1/27 | 1,475,000 | | 1,345,307 | |
EQT Corp., 7.00%, 2/1/30 | 1,354,000 | | 1,400,503 | |
Genesis Energy LP / Genesis Energy Finance Corp., 6.50%, 10/1/25 | 125,000 | | 113,152 | |
Genesis Energy LP / Genesis Energy Finance Corp., 8.00%, 1/15/27 | 900,000 | | 790,848 | |
Genesis Energy LP / Genesis Energy Finance Corp., 7.75%, 2/1/28 | 600,000 | | 522,714 | |
Gulfport Energy Corp., 8.00%, 5/17/26 | 42,013 | | 41,864 | |
Gulfport Energy Corp., 8.00%, 5/17/26(1) | 2,944,641 | | 2,934,232 | |
Harbour Energy PLC, 5.50%, 10/15/26(1) | 775,000 | | 695,346 | |
Harvest Midstream I LP, 7.50%, 9/1/28(1) | 2,775,000 | | 2,600,447 | |
Hess Midstream Operations LP, 5.625%, 2/15/26(1) | 1,050,000 | | 998,125 | |
Hess Midstream Operations LP, 5.125%, 6/15/28(1) | 3,345,000 | | 2,933,397 | |
Hess Midstream Operations LP, 5.50%, 10/15/30(1) | 1,475,000 | | 1,268,139 | |
Hilcorp Energy I LP / Hilcorp Finance Co., 6.25%, 11/1/28(1) | 675,000 | | 624,254 | |
Hilcorp Energy I LP / Hilcorp Finance Co., 6.00%, 4/15/30(1) | 1,450,000 | | 1,266,954 | |
Hilcorp Energy I LP / Hilcorp Finance Co., 6.00%, 2/1/31(1) | 2,475,000 | | 2,153,587 | |
Hilcorp Energy I LP / Hilcorp Finance Co., 6.25%, 4/15/32(1) | 1,450,000 | | 1,286,542 | |
Holly Energy Partners LP / Holly Energy Finance Corp., 6.375%, 4/15/27(1) | 975,000 | | 932,524 | |
Holly Energy Partners LP / Holly Energy Finance Corp., 5.00%, 2/1/28(1) | 2,075,000 | | 1,832,215 | |
Ithaca Energy North Sea PLC, 9.00%, 7/15/26(1) | 2,600,000 | | 2,459,626 | |
ITT Holdings LLC, 6.50%, 8/1/29(1) | 2,275,000 | | 1,770,063 | |
Laredo Petroleum, Inc., 9.50%, 1/15/25 | 6,825,000 | | 6,775,177 | |
Laredo Petroleum, Inc., 10.125%, 1/15/28 | 425,000 | | 409,026 | |
Leviathan Bond Ltd., 6.125%, 6/30/25(1) | 1,100,000 | | 1,038,233 | |
Magnolia Oil & Gas Operating LLC / Magnolia Oil & Gas Finance Corp., 6.00%, 8/1/26(1) | 2,359,000 | | 2,264,215 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Matador Resources Co., 5.875%, 9/15/26 | $ | 3,425,000 | | $ | 3,308,841 | |
MEG Energy Corp., 7.125%, 2/1/27(1) | 625,000 | | 635,584 | |
MEG Energy Corp., 5.875%, 2/1/29(1) | 450,000 | | 404,557 | |
Moss Creek Resources Holdings, Inc., 7.50%, 1/15/26(1) | 1,900,000 | | 1,660,249 | |
Murphy Oil Corp., 5.75%, 8/15/25 | 1,626,000 | | 1,570,136 | |
Murphy Oil Corp., 6.375%, 7/15/28 | 3,225,000 | | 3,052,285 | |
Murphy Oil Corp., 7.05%, 5/1/29 | 375,000 | | 360,511 | |
Murray Energy Corp., 9.00% Cash plus 3.00% PIK, 4/15/24(1)(2)(3) | 5,425,447 | | 27,670 | |
New Fortress Energy, Inc., 6.50%, 9/30/26(1) | 825,000 | | 763,480 | |
NGL Energy Operating LLC / NGL Energy Finance Corp., 7.50%, 2/1/26(1) | 3,775,000 | | 3,363,733 | |
Northern Oil & Gas, Inc., 8.125%, 3/1/28(1) | 4,475,000 | | 4,204,531 | |
NuStar Logistics LP, 5.75%, 10/1/25 | 575,000 | | 533,683 | |
NuStar Logistics LP, 6.00%, 6/1/26 | 550,000 | | 504,625 | |
NuStar Logistics LP, 6.375%, 10/1/30 | 475,000 | | 407,489 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 6.95%, 7/1/24 | 595,000 | | 612,213 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 8.00%, 7/15/25 | 450,000 | | 477,630 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 5.875%, 9/1/25 | 650,000 | | 652,844 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 5.50%, 12/1/25 | 1,025,000 | | 1,031,381 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 5.55%, 3/15/26 | 4,550,000 | | 4,561,102 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 8.50%, 7/15/27 | 2,175,000 | | 2,332,611 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 7.125%, 10/15/27 | 525,000 | | 543,433 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 6.375%, 9/1/28 | 1,250,000 | | 1,247,738 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 8.875%, 7/15/30 | 950,000 | | 1,059,792 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 6.625%, 9/1/30 | 325,000 | | 330,653 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 6.125%, 1/1/31 | 400,000 | | 394,972 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 7.50%, 5/1/31 | 5,092,000 | | 5,332,648 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 7.875%, 9/15/31 | 2,600,000 | | 2,779,439 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 6.45%, 9/15/36 | 2,450,000 | | 2,456,027 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 7.95%, 6/15/39 | 460,000 | | 516,513 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 4.30%, 8/15/39 | 275,000 | | 224,613 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 6.20%, 3/15/40 | 3,250,000 | | 3,149,461 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 4.625%, 6/15/45 | 575,000 | | 477,411 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 6.60%, 3/15/46 | 3,925,000 | | 4,051,797 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 4.10%, 2/15/47 | 725,000 | | 579,296 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 4.20%, 3/15/48 | 700,000 | | 561,474 | |
Ovintiv, Inc., 8.125%, 9/15/30 | 1,250,000 | | 1,351,237 | |
Parkland Corp., 5.875%, 7/15/27(1) | 1,350,000 | | 1,253,306 | |
Parkland Corp., 4.50%, 10/1/29(1) | 4,125,000 | | 3,339,809 | |
Parkland Corp., 4.625%, 5/1/30(1) | 1,625,000 | | 1,319,939 | |
PBF Holding Co. LLC / PBF Finance Corp., 7.25%, 6/15/25 | 800,000 | | 765,368 | |
PBF Holding Co. LLC / PBF Finance Corp., 6.00%, 2/15/28 | 4,625,000 | | 4,015,910 | |
PBF Logistics LP / PBF Logistics Finance Corp., 6.875%, 5/15/23 | 2,875,000 | | 2,872,297 | |
PDC Energy, Inc., 5.75%, 5/15/26 | 1,550,000 | | 1,436,036 | |
Penn Virginia Holdings LLC, 9.25%, 8/15/26(1) | 1,925,000 | | 1,811,906 | |
Permian Resources Operating LLC, 5.375%, 1/15/26(1) | 2,275,000 | | 2,084,184 | |
Range Resources Corp., 8.25%, 1/15/29 | 2,195,000 | | 2,238,077 | |
Rockcliff Energy II LLC, 5.50%, 10/15/29(1) | 1,725,000 | | 1,514,310 | |
Rockies Express Pipeline LLC, 3.60%, 5/15/25(1) | 350,000 | | 315,511 | |
Rockies Express Pipeline LLC, 4.95%, 7/15/29(1) | 700,000 | | 601,839 | |
Rockies Express Pipeline LLC, 4.80%, 5/15/30(1) | 725,000 | | 596,240 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Rockies Express Pipeline LLC, 7.50%, 7/15/38(1) | $ | 250,000 | | $ | 213,723 | |
Rockies Express Pipeline LLC, 6.875%, 4/15/40(1) | 1,200,000 | | 979,284 | |
SM Energy Co., 5.625%, 6/1/25 | 3,475,000 | | 3,340,778 | |
SM Energy Co., 6.75%, 9/15/26 | 1,025,000 | | 988,115 | |
SM Energy Co., 6.625%, 1/15/27 | 550,000 | | 529,185 | |
Southwestern Energy Co., 5.70%, 1/23/25 | 508,000 | | 498,031 | |
Southwestern Energy Co., 8.375%, 9/15/28 | 750,000 | | 778,405 | |
Southwestern Energy Co., 5.375%, 2/1/29 | 1,850,000 | | 1,681,483 | |
Southwestern Energy Co., 5.375%, 3/15/30 | 1,500,000 | | 1,354,808 | |
Southwestern Energy Co., 4.75%, 2/1/32 | 800,000 | | 672,240 | |
Sunoco LP / Sunoco Finance Corp., 6.00%, 4/15/27 | 1,775,000 | | 1,695,152 | |
Sunoco LP / Sunoco Finance Corp., 4.50%, 4/30/30 | 2,250,000 | | 1,842,660 | |
Tallgrass Energy Partners LP / Tallgrass Energy Finance Corp., 7.50%, 10/1/25(1) | 1,050,000 | | 1,033,200 | |
Tallgrass Energy Partners LP / Tallgrass Energy Finance Corp., 6.00%, 12/31/30(1) | 1,625,000 | | 1,385,491 | |
Tallgrass Energy Partners LP / Tallgrass Energy Finance Corp., 6.00%, 9/1/31(1) | 1,850,000 | | 1,567,681 | |
Talos Production, Inc., 12.00%, 1/15/26 | 950,000 | | 992,057 | |
Tap Rock Resources LLC, 7.00%, 10/1/26(1) | 3,350,000 | | 3,068,633 | |
Targa Resources Partners LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 5.00%, 1/15/28 | 1,950,000 | | 1,807,952 | |
Targa Resources Partners LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 6.875%, 1/15/29 | 975,000 | | 959,982 | |
Targa Resources Partners LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 5.50%, 3/1/30 | 1,250,000 | | 1,124,681 | |
Targa Resources Partners LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 4.875%, 2/1/31 | 2,525,000 | | 2,175,691 | |
Targa Resources Partners LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 4.00%, 1/15/32 | 525,000 | | 434,033 | |
Teine Energy Ltd., 6.875%, 4/15/29(1) | 1,900,000 | | 1,714,999 | |
Venture Global Calcasieu Pass LLC, 3.875%, 8/15/29(1) | 1,250,000 | | 1,074,775 | |
Venture Global Calcasieu Pass LLC, 4.125%, 8/15/31(1) | 1,900,000 | | 1,580,078 | |
Venture Global Calcasieu Pass LLC, 3.875%, 11/1/33(1) | 1,750,000 | | 1,364,011 | |
Vermilion Energy, Inc., 6.875%, 5/1/30(1) | 1,825,000 | | 1,681,975 | |
Western Midstream Operating LP, 4.65%, 7/1/26 | 225,000 | | 210,835 | |
Western Midstream Operating LP, 4.50%, 3/1/28 | 1,300,000 | | 1,178,359 | |
Western Midstream Operating LP, 4.75%, 8/15/28 | 725,000 | | 661,305 | |
Western Midstream Operating LP, 5.45%, 4/1/44 | 1,050,000 | | 862,808 | |
Western Midstream Operating LP, 5.30%, 3/1/48 | 4,335,000 | | 3,574,489 | |
Western Midstream Operating LP, 5.50%, 8/15/48 | 675,000 | | 547,293 | |
| | 269,760,569 | |
Paper and Forest Products — 0.2% | | |
Ahlstrom-Munksjo Holding 3 Oy, 4.875%, 2/4/28(1) | 800,000 | | 640,514 | |
Domtar Corp., 6.75%, 10/1/28(1) | 1,388,000 | | 1,069,159 | |
Glatfelter Corp., 4.75%, 11/15/29(1) | 850,000 | | 490,433 | |
Mercer International, Inc., 5.125%, 2/1/29 | 2,100,000 | | 1,676,693 | |
| | 3,876,799 | |
Personal Products — 0.3% | | |
BellRing Brands, Inc., 7.00%, 3/15/30(1) | 2,300,000 | | 2,108,755 | |
Edgewell Personal Care Co., 5.50%, 6/1/28(1) | 1,675,000 | | 1,499,923 | |
Edgewell Personal Care Co., 4.125%, 4/1/29(1) | 2,250,000 | | 1,872,079 | |
| | 5,480,757 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Pharmaceuticals — 1.4% | | |
180 Medical, Inc., 3.875%, 10/15/29(1) | $ | 800,000 | | $ | 664,408 | |
Bausch Health Americas, Inc., 8.50%, 1/31/27(1) | 3,285,000 | | 1,403,451 | |
Bausch Health Cos., Inc., 5.50%, 11/1/25(1) | 500,000 | | 397,994 | |
Bausch Health Cos., Inc., 9.00%, 12/15/25(1) | 6,025,000 | | 3,833,918 | |
Bausch Health Cos., Inc., 6.125%, 2/1/27(1) | 1,475,000 | | 1,024,830 | |
Bausch Health Cos., Inc., 7.00%, 1/15/28(1) | 2,075,000 | | 794,683 | |
Bausch Health Cos., Inc., 5.00%, 1/30/28(1) | 725,000 | | 268,322 | |
Bausch Health Cos., Inc., 6.25%, 2/15/29(1) | 400,000 | | 150,080 | |
Bausch Health Cos., Inc., 7.25%, 5/30/29(1) | 625,000 | | 240,437 | |
Bausch Health Cos., Inc., 5.25%, 1/30/30(1) | 825,000 | | 309,834 | |
Bausch Health Cos., Inc., 5.25%, 2/15/31(1) | 825,000 | | 311,834 | |
Endo Dac / Endo Finance LLC / Endo Finco, Inc., 9.50%, 7/31/27(1)(2)(3) | 3,986,000 | | 597,900 | |
Endo Dac / Endo Finance LLC / Endo Finco, Inc., 6.00%, 6/30/28(1)(3) | 3,737,000 | | 214,878 | |
Endo Luxembourg Finance Co. I Sarl / Endo US, Inc., 6.125%, 4/1/29(1)(3) | 1,650,000 | | 1,305,061 | |
Jazz Securities DAC, 4.375%, 1/15/29(1) | 2,300,000 | | 1,991,708 | |
Mallinckrodt International Finance SA / Mallinckrodt CB LLC, 10.00%, 4/15/25(1) | 2,425,000 | | 2,210,157 | |
Mallinckrodt International Finance SA / Mallinckrodt CB LLC, 10.00%, 6/15/29(1) | 1,716,000 | | 943,800 | |
Organon & Co. / Organon Foreign Debt Co-Issuer BV, 4.125%, 4/30/28(1) | 3,025,000 | | 2,593,136 | |
Organon & Co. / Organon Foreign Debt Co-Issuer BV, 5.125%, 4/30/31(1) | 2,600,000 | | 2,134,158 | |
P&L Development LLC / PLD Finance Corp., 7.75%, 11/15/25(1) | 1,950,000 | | 1,466,010 | |
Par Pharmaceutical, Inc., 7.50%, 4/1/27(1)(3) | 4,106,000 | | 3,253,508 | |
Perrigo Finance Unlimited Co., 4.90%, 12/15/44 | 200,000 | | 137,982 | |
Prestige Brands, Inc., 5.125%, 1/15/28(1) | 800,000 | | 721,376 | |
Prestige Brands, Inc., 3.75%, 4/1/31(1) | 1,125,000 | | 875,199 | |
| | 27,844,664 | |
Professional Services — 0.5% | | |
AMN Healthcare, Inc., 4.625%, 10/1/27(1) | 1,550,000 | | 1,394,004 | |
AMN Healthcare, Inc., 4.00%, 4/15/29(1) | 5,225,000 | | 4,413,296 | |
ASGN, Inc., 4.625%, 5/15/28(1) | 2,875,000 | | 2,481,029 | |
Dun & Bradstreet Corp., 5.00%, 12/15/29(1) | 425,000 | | 351,505 | |
Science Applications International Corp., 4.875%, 4/1/28(1) | 1,875,000 | | 1,671,581 | |
| | 10,311,415 | |
Real Estate Management and Development — 0.7% | | |
Cushman & Wakefield US Borrower LLC, 6.75%, 5/15/28(1) | 800,000 | | 743,816 | |
Five Point Operating Co. LP / Five Point Capital Corp., 7.875%, 11/15/25(1) | 500,000 | | 398,287 | |
Forestar Group, Inc., 3.85%, 5/15/26(1) | 1,775,000 | | 1,463,871 | |
Forestar Group, Inc., 5.00%, 3/1/28(1) | 1,350,000 | | 1,085,859 | |
Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC, 5.75%, 12/1/25(1) | 1,050,000 | | 986,790 | |
Howard Hughes Corp., 5.375%, 8/1/28(1) | 3,000,000 | | 2,494,065 | |
Howard Hughes Corp., 4.125%, 2/1/29(1) | 1,775,000 | | 1,375,137 | |
Howard Hughes Corp., 4.375%, 2/1/31(1) | 1,150,000 | | 827,839 | |
Kennedy-Wilson, Inc., 4.75%, 2/1/30 | 1,250,000 | | 930,000 | |
Realogy Group LLC / Realogy Co.-Issuer Corp., 4.875%, 6/1/23(1) | 200,000 | | 195,452 | |
Realogy Group LLC / Realogy Co.-Issuer Corp., 5.75%, 1/15/29(1) | 2,260,000 | | 1,632,963 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Realogy Group LLC / Realogy Co.-Issuer Corp., 5.25%, 4/15/30(1) | $ | 575,000 | | $ | 391,457 | |
| | 12,525,536 | |
Road and Rail — 1.4% | | |
Ahern Rentals, Inc., 7.375%, 5/15/23(1) | 5,013,000 | | 3,402,063 | |
Avis Budget Car Rental LLC / Avis Budget Finance, Inc., 5.75%, 7/15/27(1) | 750,000 | | 659,531 | |
Avis Budget Car Rental LLC / Avis Budget Finance, Inc., 4.75%, 4/1/28(1) | 2,625,000 | | 2,144,783 | |
Avis Budget Car Rental LLC / Avis Budget Finance, Inc., 5.375%, 3/1/29(1) | 1,250,000 | | 1,028,125 | |
Hertz Corp., 4.625%, 12/1/26(1) | 275,000 | | 223,707 | |
Hertz Corp., 5.00%, 12/1/29(1) | 3,175,000 | | 2,366,105 | |
NESCO Holdings II, Inc., 5.50%, 4/15/29(1) | 1,750,000 | | 1,460,848 | |
PECF USS Intermediate Holding III Corp., 8.00%, 11/15/29(1) | 1,625,000 | | 1,191,561 | |
Uber Technologies, Inc., 7.50%, 5/15/25(1) | 800,000 | | 799,176 | |
Uber Technologies, Inc., 8.00%, 11/1/26(1) | 2,728,000 | | 2,727,550 | |
Uber Technologies, Inc., 7.50%, 9/15/27(1) | 1,800,000 | | 1,766,745 | |
Uber Technologies, Inc., 6.25%, 1/15/28(1) | 2,300,000 | | 2,142,117 | |
Uber Technologies, Inc., 4.50%, 8/15/29(1) | 2,350,000 | | 1,979,875 | |
United Rentals North America, Inc., 5.25%, 1/15/30 | 1,700,000 | | 1,540,948 | |
United Rentals North America, Inc., 4.00%, 7/15/30 | 2,700,000 | | 2,234,277 | |
United Rentals North America, Inc., 3.875%, 2/15/31 | 500,000 | | 407,695 | |
United Rentals North America, Inc., 3.75%, 1/15/32 | 1,625,000 | | 1,279,111 | |
XPO Logistics, Inc., 6.25%, 5/1/25(1) | 345,000 | | 346,452 | |
| | 27,700,669 | |
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 0.2% | | |
Amkor Technology, Inc., 6.625%, 9/15/27(1) | 625,000 | | 607,028 | |
ams-OSRAM AG, 7.00%, 7/31/25(1) | 1,350,000 | | 1,223,287 | |
ON Semiconductor Corp., 3.875%, 9/1/28(1) | 1,000,000 | | 857,337 | |
Synaptics, Inc., 4.00%, 6/15/29(1) | 1,750,000 | | 1,413,903 | |
| | 4,101,555 | |
Software — 1.8% | | |
Boxer Parent Co., Inc., 7.125%, 10/2/25(1) | 675,000 | | 662,303 | |
Boxer Parent Co., Inc., 9.125%, 3/1/26(1) | 1,200,000 | | 1,157,478 | |
Camelot Finance SA, 4.50%, 11/1/26(1) | 2,350,000 | | 2,129,335 | |
Castle US Holding Corp., 9.50%, 2/15/28(1) | 2,375,000 | | 1,762,796 | |
Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc., 6.50%, 10/15/28(1) | 1,325,000 | | 1,127,246 | |
Elastic NV, 4.125%, 7/15/29(1) | 1,400,000 | | 1,107,638 | |
Fair Isaac Corp., 4.00%, 6/15/28(1) | 1,150,000 | | 982,319 | |
GoTo Group, Inc., 5.50%, 9/1/27(1) | 3,425,000 | | 2,108,042 | |
Helios Software Holdings, Inc. / ION Corporate Solutions Finance Sarl, 4.625%, 5/1/28(1) | 1,400,000 | | 1,051,400 | |
NCR Corp., 5.75%, 9/1/27(1) | 3,175,000 | | 2,884,448 | |
NCR Corp., 5.00%, 10/1/28(1) | 1,350,000 | | 1,064,783 | |
NCR Corp., 5.125%, 4/15/29(1) | 3,950,000 | | 2,970,558 | |
NCR Corp., 6.125%, 9/1/29(1) | 3,075,000 | | 2,652,805 | |
NCR Corp., 5.25%, 10/1/30(1) | 900,000 | | 680,893 | |
NortonLifeLock, Inc., 6.75%, 9/30/27(1) | 1,575,000 | | 1,515,016 | |
NortonLifeLock, Inc., 7.125%, 9/30/30(1) | 1,975,000 | | 1,914,555 | |
Open Text Corp., 3.875%, 2/15/28(1) | 1,525,000 | | 1,263,287 | |
Open Text Corp., 3.875%, 12/1/29(1) | 2,425,000 | | 1,871,445 | |
Open Text Holdings, Inc., 4.125%, 2/15/30(1) | 1,650,000 | | 1,320,495 | |
Open Text Holdings, Inc., 4.125%, 12/1/31(1) | 3,275,000 | | 2,471,635 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Rocket Software, Inc., 6.50%, 2/15/29(1) | $ | 525,000 | | $ | 389,571 | |
SS&C Technologies, Inc., 5.50%, 9/30/27(1) | 2,620,000 | | 2,395,424 | |
| | 35,483,472 | |
Specialty Retail — 2.9% | | |
Abercrombie & Fitch Management Co., 8.75%, 7/15/25(1) | 1,075,000 | | 1,049,560 | |
Arko Corp., 5.125%, 11/15/29(1) | 875,000 | | 684,180 | |
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc., 4.50%, 3/1/28 | 745,000 | | 631,235 | |
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc., 4.625%, 11/15/29(1) | 825,000 | | 661,563 | |
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc., 4.75%, 3/1/30 | 425,000 | | 332,600 | |
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc., 5.00%, 2/15/32(1) | 825,000 | | 636,702 | |
Bath & Body Works, Inc., 9.375%, 7/1/25(1) | 303,000 | | 314,059 | |
Bath & Body Works, Inc., 5.25%, 2/1/28 | 50,000 | | 43,444 | |
Bath & Body Works, Inc., 7.50%, 6/15/29 | 943,000 | | 864,377 | |
Bath & Body Works, Inc., 6.625%, 10/1/30(1) | 2,325,000 | | 2,026,807 | |
Bath & Body Works, Inc., 6.875%, 11/1/35 | 895,000 | | 749,827 | |
Bath & Body Works, Inc., 6.75%, 7/1/36 | 5,675,000 | | 4,685,422 | |
BCPE Ulysses Intermediate, Inc., 7.75% Cash or 8.50% PIK, 4/1/27(1) | 1,175,000 | | 801,794 | |
eG Global Finance PLC, 6.75%, 2/7/25(1) | 1,900,000 | | 1,716,080 | |
eG Global Finance PLC, 8.50%, 10/30/25(1) | 1,000,000 | | 875,649 | |
Ferrellgas LP / Ferrellgas Finance Corp., 5.375%, 4/1/26(1) | 3,425,000 | | 3,017,956 | |
Ferrellgas LP / Ferrellgas Finance Corp., 5.875%, 4/1/29(1) | 4,750,000 | | 3,906,637 | |
Gap, Inc., 3.625%, 10/1/29(1) | 1,150,000 | | 749,323 | |
Gap, Inc., 3.875%, 10/1/31(1) | 500,000 | | 318,981 | |
Ken Garff Automotive LLC, 4.875%, 9/15/28(1) | 800,000 | | 655,366 | |
LBM Acquisition LLC, 6.25%, 1/15/29(1) | 1,975,000 | | 1,342,289 | |
Lithia Motors, Inc., 4.625%, 12/15/27(1) | 2,875,000 | | 2,501,544 | |
Lithia Motors, Inc., 3.875%, 6/1/29(1) | 3,600,000 | | 2,894,994 | |
LSF9 Atlantis Holdings LLC / Victra Finance Corp., 7.75%, 2/15/26(1) | 2,825,000 | | 2,524,886 | |
Michaels Cos., Inc., 5.25%, 5/1/28(1) | 425,000 | | 299,249 | |
Michaels Cos., Inc., 7.875%, 5/1/29(1) | 325,000 | | 188,128 | |
Murphy Oil USA, Inc., 5.625%, 5/1/27 | 150,000 | | 143,674 | |
Murphy Oil USA, Inc., 4.75%, 9/15/29 | 1,275,000 | | 1,131,116 | |
Park River Holdings, Inc., 5.625%, 2/1/29(1) | 600,000 | | 390,521 | |
Party City Holdings, Inc., 8.75%, 2/15/26(1) | 900,000 | | 523,215 | |
PetSmart, Inc. / PetSmart Finance Corp., 4.75%, 2/15/28(1) | 2,200,000 | | 1,887,268 | |
PetSmart, Inc. / PetSmart Finance Corp., 7.75%, 2/15/29(1) | 1,250,000 | | 1,119,425 | |
Sonic Automotive, Inc., 4.625%, 11/15/29(1) | 1,225,000 | | 963,077 | |
Sonic Automotive, Inc., 4.875%, 11/15/31(1) | 1,950,000 | | 1,480,284 | |
Specialty Building Products Holdings LLC / SBP Finance Corp., 6.375%, 9/30/26(1) | 1,850,000 | | 1,532,820 | |
SRS Distribution, Inc., 4.625%, 7/1/28(1) | 1,025,000 | | 881,695 | |
SRS Distribution, Inc., 6.00%, 12/1/29(1) | 750,000 | | 599,359 | |
Staples, Inc., 7.50%, 4/15/26(1) | 4,355,000 | | 3,662,795 | |
Staples, Inc., 10.75%, 4/15/27(1) | 3,450,000 | | 2,561,780 | |
Suburban Propane Partners LP/Suburban Energy Finance Corp., 5.00%, 6/1/31(1) | 1,325,000 | | 1,089,183 | |
Superior Plus LP / Superior General Partner, Inc., 4.50%, 3/15/29(1) | 1,750,000 | | 1,448,317 | |
Victoria's Secret & Co., 4.625%, 7/15/29(1) | 650,000 | | 492,136 | |
White Cap Buyer LLC, 6.875%, 10/15/28(1) | 1,350,000 | | 1,104,253 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
White Cap Parent LLC, 8.25% Cash or 9.00% PIK, 3/15/26(1) | $ | 1,608,000 | | $ | 1,365,411 | |
| | 56,848,981 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 0.5% | | |
Diebold Nixdorf, Inc., 8.50%, 4/15/24 | 1,350,000 | | 739,348 | |
Diebold Nixdorf, Inc., 9.375%, 7/15/25(1) | 1,525,000 | | 1,162,812 | |
Seagate HDD Cayman, 4.09%, 6/1/29 | 450,000 | | 361,910 | |
Seagate HDD Cayman, 3.125%, 7/15/29 | 250,000 | | 183,746 | |
Seagate HDD Cayman, 4.125%, 1/15/31 | 3,675,000 | | 2,765,364 | |
Seagate HDD Cayman, 3.375%, 7/15/31 | 1,175,000 | | 823,011 | |
Xerox Holdings Corp., 5.00%, 8/15/25(1) | 1,775,000 | | 1,599,293 | |
Xerox Holdings Corp., 5.50%, 8/15/28(1) | 1,400,000 | | 1,119,994 | |
| | 8,755,478 | |
Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods — 0.1% | | |
Crocs, Inc., 4.125%, 8/15/31(1) | 675,000 | | 515,086 | |
Eagle Intermediate Global Holding BV / Eagle US Finance LLC, 7.50%, 5/1/25(1) | 900,000 | | 709,546 | |
Kontoor Brands, Inc., 4.125%, 11/15/29(1) | 1,000,000 | | 798,279 | |
| | 2,022,911 | |
Thrifts and Mortgage Finance — 1.6% | | |
Enact Holdings, Inc., 6.50%, 8/15/25(1) | 3,350,000 | | 3,207,039 | |
Freedom Mortgage Corp., 7.625%, 5/1/26(1) | 2,300,000 | | 1,721,894 | |
Freedom Mortgage Corp., 6.625%, 1/15/27(1) | 2,875,000 | | 2,054,006 | |
MGIC Investment Corp., 5.25%, 8/15/28 | 5,855,000 | | 5,242,772 | |
Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, Inc., 6.00%, 1/15/27(1) | 1,075,000 | | 918,964 | |
Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, Inc., 5.50%, 8/15/28(1) | 2,375,000 | | 1,868,115 | |
Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, Inc., 5.125%, 12/15/30(1) | 2,175,000 | | 1,579,974 | |
Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, Inc., 5.75%, 11/15/31(1) | 700,000 | | 514,636 | |
NMI Holdings, Inc., 7.375%, 6/1/25(1) | 1,925,000 | | 1,870,003 | |
PennyMac Financial Services, Inc., 4.25%, 2/15/29(1) | 2,450,000 | | 1,750,500 | |
PennyMac Financial Services, Inc., 5.75%, 9/15/31(1) | 975,000 | | 698,757 | |
Provident Funding Associates LP / PFG Finance Corp., 6.375%, 6/15/25(1) | 580,000 | | 528,557 | |
Radian Group, Inc., 4.50%, 10/1/24 | 950,000 | | 900,049 | |
Radian Group, Inc., 4.875%, 3/15/27 | 2,879,000 | | 2,556,063 | |
Rocket Mortgage LLC/Rocket Mortgage Co.-Issuer, Inc., 3.625%, 3/1/29(1) | 2,175,000 | | 1,678,937 | |
Rocket Mortgage LLC/Rocket Mortgage Co.-Issuer, Inc., 3.875%, 3/1/31(1) | 75,000 | | 54,482 | |
Rocket Mortgage LLC/Rocket Mortgage Co.-Issuer, Inc., 4.00%, 10/15/33(1) | 2,450,000 | | 1,688,219 | |
United Wholesale Mortgage LLC, 5.75%, 6/15/27(1) | 825,000 | | 655,366 | |
United Wholesale Mortgage LLC, 5.50%, 4/15/29(1) | 2,300,000 | | 1,752,680 | |
| | 31,241,013 | |
Trading Companies and Distributors — 0.5% | | |
Alta Equipment Group, Inc., 5.625%, 4/15/26(1) | 875,000 | | 734,799 | |
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc., 4.50%, 11/15/26(1) | 550,000 | | 501,531 | |
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc., 4.125%, 5/15/29(1) | 2,100,000 | | 1,703,530 | |
Fly Leasing Ltd., 7.00%, 10/15/24(1) | 1,500,000 | | 1,127,895 | |
Fortress Transportation & Infrastructure Investors LLC, 6.50%, 10/1/25(1) | 1,052,000 | | 989,856 | |
Fortress Transportation & Infrastructure Investors LLC, 9.75%, 8/1/27(1) | 1,800,000 | | 1,763,901 | |
Fortress Transportation & Infrastructure Investors LLC, 5.50%, 5/1/28(1) | 1,700,000 | | 1,362,405 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Foundation Building Materials, Inc., 6.00%, 3/1/29(1) | $ | 1,400,000 | | $ | 1,024,481 | |
| | 9,208,398 | |
Transportation Infrastructure† | | |
First Student Bidco, Inc. / First Transit Parent, Inc., 4.00%, 7/31/29(1) | 875,000 | | 710,746 | |
Water Utilities — 0.1% | | |
Solaris Midstream Holdings LLC, 7.625%, 4/1/26(1) | 1,500,000 | | 1,441,703 | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 1.0% | | |
Digicel Group Holdings Ltd., 5.00% Cash plus 3.00% PIK, 4/1/25(1) | 1,349,423 | | 534,384 | |
Digicel International Finance Ltd. / Digicel International Holdings Ltd., 8.75%, 5/25/24(1) | 145,300 | | 133,230 | |
Sprint Corp., 7.875%, 9/15/23 | 2,274,000 | | 2,300,992 | |
Sprint Corp., 7.125%, 6/15/24 | 1,825,000 | | 1,855,313 | |
Sprint Corp., 7.625%, 3/1/26 | 750,000 | | 776,994 | |
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 2.625%, 4/15/26 | 425,000 | | 385,641 | |
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 4.75%, 2/1/28 | 2,000,000 | | 1,891,550 | |
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 2.625%, 2/15/29 | 1,225,000 | | 1,013,914 | |
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 3.375%, 4/15/29 | 2,800,000 | | 2,423,400 | |
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 3.50%, 4/15/31 | 500,000 | | 420,960 | |
Vmed O2 UK Financing I PLC, 4.25%, 1/31/31(1) | 3,150,000 | | 2,394,000 | |
Vmed O2 UK Financing I PLC, 4.75%, 7/15/31(1) | 2,800,000 | | 2,167,035 | |
Vodafone Group PLC, VRN, 7.00%, 4/4/79 | 2,425,000 | | 2,313,050 | |
| | 18,610,463 | |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $2,127,015,118) | | 1,805,832,230 | |
PREFERRED STOCKS — 1.7% |
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Banks — 0.9% | | |
Bank of America Corp., 5.125% | 1,200,000 | | 1,122,087 | |
Bank of America Corp., 5.875% | 50,000 | | 42,938 | |
Bank of America Corp., 6.25% | 1,650,000 | | 1,598,437 | |
Bank of America Corp., 6.30% | 25,000 | | 24,683 | |
Barclays PLC, 6.125% | 600,000 | | 506,310 | |
Barclays PLC, 7.75% | 1,950,000 | | 1,806,187 | |
Barclays PLC, 8.00% | 2,220,000 | | 2,064,933 | |
Citigroup, Inc., 4.00% | 1,050,000 | | 887,250 | |
Citigroup, Inc., 4.70% | 2,525,000 | | 2,035,655 | |
Citigroup, Inc., 5.90% | 425,000 | | 421,813 | |
Citigroup, Inc., 5.95% | 375,000 | | 371,483 | |
Citigroup, Inc., 6.25% | 1,100,000 | | 1,054,900 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 4.60% | 2,050,000 | | 1,790,880 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 5.60% | 200,000 | | 200,000 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 6.10% | 725,000 | | 696,453 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 6.125% | 1,025,000 | | 995,582 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 6.28% | 775,000 | | 774,994 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 6.75% | 31,000 | | 30,738 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., Series R, 6.00% | 720,000 | | 703,800 | |
NatWest Group PLC, 8.00% | 950,000 | | 888,017 | |
| | 18,017,140 | |
Capital Markets — 0.2% | | |
Credit Suisse Group AG, 5.10%(1) | 600,000 | | 368,910 | |
Credit Suisse Group AG, 6.25%(1) | 1,040,000 | | 894,785 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 4.95% | 2,150,000 | | $ | 1,951,125 | |
| | 3,214,820 | |
Consumer Finance — 0.1% | | |
Ally Financial, Inc., 4.70% | 1,650,000 | | 1,291,347 | |
Diversified Financial Services — 0.1% | | |
Barclays PLC, 8.00% | 1,275,000 | | 1,119,068 | |
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers — 0.1% |
Vistra Corp., 7.00%(1) | 1,950,000 | | 1,706,747 | |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 0.3% | | |
Energy Transfer LP, 6.25% | 600,000 | | 492,750 | |
Global Partners LP, 9.50% | 64,657 | | 1,575,691 | |
Gulfport Energy Corp., 10.00% Cash or 15.00% PIK | 113 | | 785,350 | |
Nine Point Energy Holdings, Inc. (Acquired 3/28/17 Cost $18,000)(5) | 18 | | — | |
Plains All American Pipeline LP, 6.125% | 5,075,000 | | 4,187,443 | |
| | 7,041,234 | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost $34,714,325) | | 32,390,356 | |
BANK LOAN OBLIGATIONS(6) — 0.8% |
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Airlines — 0.1% | | |
United Airlines, Inc., 2021 Term Loan B, 6.53%, (3-month LIBOR plus 3.75%), 4/21/28 | $ | 1,308,438 | | 1,254,373 | |
Auto Components† | | |
Clarios Global LP, 2021 USD Term Loan B, 6.37%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.25%), 4/30/26 | 333,189 | | 316,183 | |
Chemicals — 0.1% | | |
Avient Corporation, Term Loan B, 6.30%, (1-month SOFR plus 3.25%), 8/29/29 | 150,000 | | 149,750 | |
Consolidated Energy Finance, S.A., Term Loan B, 5.29%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.50%), 5/7/25 | 1,054,718 | | 1,012,529 | |
| | 1,162,279 | |
Containers and Packaging† | | |
BWAY Holding Company, 2017 Term Loan B, 5.81%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.25%), 4/3/24 | 211,271 | | 197,672 | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.1% | | |
Consolidated Communications, Inc., 2021 Term Loan B, 6.63%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.50%), 10/2/27 | 1,925,000 | | 1,674,750 | |
Windstream Services, LLC, 2020 Exit Term Loan B, 9.37%, (1-month LIBOR plus 6.25%), 9/21/27 | 49,109 | | 44,690 | |
| | 1,719,440 | |
Energy Equipment and Services — 0.1% | | |
ChampionX Corporation, 2022 Term Loan B1, 6.00%, (1-month SOFR plus 3.25%), 6/7/29 | 1,589,966 | | 1,589,473 | |
Parker Drilling Co, 2nd Lien PIK Term Loan, 11.00% Cash plus 2.00% PIK, 3/26/24 | 219,777 | | 218,313 | |
| | 1,807,786 | |
Entertainment† | | |
Allen Media, LLC, 2021 Term Loan B, 9.20%, (3-month LIBOR plus 5.50%), 2/10/27 | 845,429 | | 734,466 | |
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 0.1% | | |
Avantor Funding, Inc., 2021 Term Loan B5, 5.37%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.25%), 11/8/27 | 1,078,484 | | 1,052,703 | |
Embecta Corp., Term Loan B, 6.55%, (3-month SOFR plus 3.00%), 3/30/29 | 123,603 | | 120,358 | |
| | 1,173,061 | |
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| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 0.2% | | |
1011778 B.C. Unlimited Liability Company, Term Loan B4, 4.87%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.75%), 11/19/26 | $ | 308,924 | | $ | 296,153 | |
Scientific Games Holdings LP, 2022 USD Term Loan B, 5.62%, (3-month SOFR plus 3.50%), 4/4/29 | 1,950,000 | | 1,811,063 | |
UFC Holdings, LLC, 2021 Term Loan B, 5.52%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.75%), 4/29/26 | 760,973 | | 733,387 | |
| | 2,840,603 | |
Insurance† | | |
Asurion, LLC, 2020 Term Loan B8, 6.37%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.25%), 12/23/26 | 53,474 | | 45,487 | |
Asurion, LLC, 2022 Term Loan B10, 7.13% - 7.70%, (3-month SOFR plus 4.00%), 8/19/28 | 325,009 | | 278,086 | |
Hub International Limited, 2018 Term Loan B, 5.77%, (3-month LIBOR plus 3.00%), 4/25/25 | 221,831 | | 213,708 | |
| | 537,281 | |
Media† | | |
Diamond Sports Group, LLC, 2022 2nd Lien Term Loan, 5.95%, (1-month SOFR plus 3.25%), 8/24/26 | 607,883 | | 121,358 | |
DirecTV Financing, LLC, Term Loan, 8.12%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.00%), 8/2/27 | 620,086 | | 579,201 | |
Univision Communications, Inc., 2022 First Lien Term Loan B, 7.79%, (3-month SOFR plus 4.25%), 6/24/29 | 75,000 | | 73,312 | |
| | 773,871 | |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 0.1% | | |
Ascent Resources - Utica, 2020 Fixed 2nd Lien Term Loan, 11.46%, (3-month LIBOR plus 9.00%), 11/1/25 | 2,381,000 | | 2,509,967 | |
Specialty Retail† | | |
Staples, Inc., 7 Year Term Loan, 7.78%, (3-month LIBOR plus 5.00%), 4/16/26 | 913,990 | | 805,928 | |
TOTAL BANK LOAN OBLIGATIONS (Cost $17,049,969) | | 15,832,910 | |
COMMON STOCKS — 0.7% |
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Auto Components† | | |
Exide Technologies(2) | 3,465 | | 35 | |
Building Products† | | |
Hardwood Holdings, Inc. (Acquired 4/27/21, Cost $12,630)(2)(5) | 1,684 | | 143,140 | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services† | | |
Colt, Class B (Acquired 5/18/16, Cost $338)(2)(5) | 676 | | — | |
Intelsat Emergence SA(2) | 32,303 | | 932,749 | |
| | 932,749 | |
Electrical Equipment† | | |
Exide Technologies (Acquired 5/14/15, Cost $—)(2)(5) | 162 | | 1 | |
Energy Equipment and Services — 0.2% | | |
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc.(2) | 91,573 | | 607,129 | |
Noble Corp. PLC(2) | 1,938 | | 57,326 | |
Parker Drilling Co.(2) | 11,530 | | 74,945 | |
Superior Energy Services (Acquired 2/16/21, Cost $1,781,815)(2)(5) | 31,903 | | 2,169,404 | |
| | 2,908,804 | |
Gas Utilities† | | |
Ferrellgas Partners LP, Class B | 364 | | 56,420 | |
IT Services — 0.3% | | |
Carnelian Point Holdings LP (Acquired 2/3/15 - 4/27/21, Cost $5,024,155)(2)(5) | 2,222 | | 5,277,628 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Machinery† | | |
UC Holdings, Inc. (Acquired 9/21/15 - 9/30/15, Cost $103,222)(2)(5) | 4,088 | | $ | 22,484 | |
Media† | | |
Cumulus Media, Inc., Class A(2) | 1 | | 7 | |
iHeartMedia, Inc., Class A(2) | 342 | | 2,507 | |
| | 2,514 | |
Metals and Mining† | | |
Petra Diamonds Ltd.(2) | 108,200 | | 129,267 | |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 0.1% | | |
Bruin Blocker LLC (Acquired 7/23/18 - 9/19/19, Cost $29,473)(2)(5) | 1,651 | | 1,420 | |
Chaparral Energy, Inc. (Acquired 6/26/18 - 7/1/22, Cost $1,472,667)(5) | 29,188 | | 1,393,727 | |
Gulfport Energy Corp.(2) | 5,598 | | 494,247 | |
Nine Point Energy (Acquired 6/19/17 - 4/4/18, Cost $12,544)(2)(5) | 1,082 | | — | |
Sabine Oil & Gas Holdings, Inc. (Acquired 5/30/17, Cost $578)(5) | 13 | | 182 | |
Summit Midstream Partners LP(2) | 45,521 | | 683,726 | |
Warren Resources, Inc. (Acquired 10/19/16, Cost $4,800)(2)(5) | 960 | | — | |
| | 2,573,302 | |
Pharmaceuticals — 0.1% | | |
Mallinckrodt PLC(2) | 60,311 | | 1,025,287 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $16,033,800) | | 13,071,631 | |
CONVERTIBLE BONDS — 0.1% |
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IT Services — 0.1% | | |
Carnelian Point Holdings LP, 5.00% PIK, 6/30/28(1) | $ | 235,339 | | 2,353,391 | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services† | | |
Digicel Group Holdings Ltd., 7.00% PIK(1)(4) | 171,674 | | 30,043 | |
TOTAL CONVERTIBLE BONDS (Cost $2,386,035) | | 2,383,434 | |
WARRANTS† |
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Diversified Telecommunication Services† | | |
Intelsat Emergence SA(2) | 6 | | 11 | |
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure† | | |
CWT Travel Holdings, Inc.(2) | 7,905 | | 3,265 | |
CWT Travel Holdings, Inc.(2) | 8,321 | | 6,237 | |
| | 9,502 | |
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers† | | |
Vistra Corp.(2) | 1,215 | | 276 | |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels† | | |
California Resources Corp.(2) | 66 | | 686 | |
Denbury, Inc.(2) | 8,187 | | 443,408 | |
| | 444,094 | |
TOTAL WARRANTS (Cost $2,454,786) | | 453,883 | |
ESCROW INTERESTS(7)† |
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Diversified Financial Services† | | |
Denver Parent, Escrow(2) | $ | 63,341 | | — | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services† | | |
Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA(2) | 2,950,000 | | 295 | |
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| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA(2) | $ | 400,000 | | $ | 40 | |
| | 335 | |
Electric Utilities† | | |
GenOn Energy, Inc.(2) | 450,000 | | — | |
Hertz Corp.(2) | 1,075,000 | | 80,625 | |
RRI Energy, Inc.(2) | 75,000 | | — | |
| | 80,625 | |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels† | | |
Cloud Peak Energy Resources LLC / Cloud Peak Energy Finance Corp.(2) | 950,000 | | 5,700 | |
Gulfport Energy Corp.(2) | 1,020,000 | | 3,188 | |
Gulfport Energy Corp.(2) | 1,402,000 | | 4,381 | |
Gulfport Energy Corp.(2) | 800,000 | | 2,500 | |
Sanchez Energy Corp.(2) | 3,990,000 | | 39,900 | |
Sanchez Energy Corp.(2) | 2,475,000 | | 24,750 | |
| | 80,419 | |
Paper and Forest Products† | | |
Appvion, Inc., Escrow(2) | 200,000 | | — | |
Thrifts and Mortgage Finance† | | |
Washington Mutual Bank, Escrow(2) | 250,000 | | 3,125 | |
TOTAL ESCROW INTERESTS (Cost $5,750,846) | | 164,504 | |
RIGHTS† |
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Diversified Telecommunication Services† | | |
Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA(2) | 3,381 | | 17,327 | |
Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA(2) | 3,381 | | 17,328 | |
| | 34,655 | |
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers† | | |
Vistra Corp. | 3,425 | | 4,410 | |
TOTAL RIGHTS (Cost $—) |
| 39,065 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 1.4% |
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Money Market Funds — 1.4% | | |
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class (Cost $27,268,932) | 27,268,932 | | 27,268,932 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 98.2% (Cost $2,232,673,811) |
| 1,897,436,945 | |
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — 1.8% |
| 34,274,483 | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% |
| $ | 1,931,711,428 | |
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
LIBOR | - | London Interbank Offered Rate |
PIK | - | Payment in Kind. Security may elect to pay a cash rate and/or an in kind rate. |
SOFR | - | Secured Overnight Financing 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 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 $1,349,464,677, which represented 69.9% of total net assets.
(2)Non-income producing.
(3)Security is in default.
(4)Perpetual maturity with no stated maturity date.
(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 $9,007,986, which represented 0.5% of total net assets.
(6)The interest rate on a bank loan obligation adjusts periodically based on a predetermined schedule. Rate or range of rates shown is effective at period end. The maturity date on a bank loan obligation may be less than indicated as a result of contractual or optional prepayments. These prepayments cannot be predicted with certainty.
(7)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.
(8)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.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED) | |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (cost of $2,232,673,811) | $ | 1,897,436,945 | |
Cash | 857,784 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 876,462 | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | 2,782,247 | |
Interest and dividends receivable | 34,950,384 | |
| 1,936,903,822 | |
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Liabilities | |
Payable for investments purchased | 2,030,420 | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 1,759,047 | |
Accrued management fees | 560,276 | |
Distribution and service fees payable | 974 | |
Dividends payable | 841,677 | |
| 5,192,394 | |
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Net Assets | $ | 1,931,711,428 | |
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Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital paid in | $ | 2,278,844,558 | |
Distributable earnings | (347,133,130) | |
| $ | 1,931,711,428 | |
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| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share* |
Investor Class | $123,690,513 | 15,768,660 | $7.84 |
I Class | $378,904,873 | 48,322,865 | $7.84 |
Y Class | $324,042,370 | 41,323,524 | $7.84 |
A Class | $4,749,095 | 605,331 | $7.85 |
R5 Class | $151,383 | 19,303 | $7.84 |
R6 Class | $226,316,528 | 28,874,508 | $7.84 |
G Class | $873,856,666 | 111,458,276 | $7.84 |
*Maximum offering price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for all share classes, except Class A, for which the maximum offering price per share was $8.22 (net asset value divided by 0.955). A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of Class A.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED) |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Interest | $ | 48,442,533 | |
Dividends | 175,347 | |
| 48,617,880 | |
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Expenses: | |
Management fees | 4,335,655 | |
Distribution and service fees - A Class | 5,965 | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 52,392 | |
Other expenses | 575 |
| 4,394,587 | |
Fees waived - G Class | (1,636,017) | |
| 2,758,570 | |
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Net investment income (loss) | 45,859,310 | |
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Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (9,113,444) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | (227,197,659) | |
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Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (236,311,103) | |
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | (190,451,793) | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
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SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2022 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | September 30, 2022 | March 31, 2022 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 45,859,310 | | $ | 54,628,327 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | (9,113,444) | | 20,859,563 | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (227,197,659) | | (69,293,689) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (190,451,793) | | 6,194,201 | |
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Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From earnings: | | |
Investor Class | (3,210,623) | | (3,483,523) | |
I Class | (6,248,488) | | (12,058,789) | |
Y Class | (11,936,395) | | (34,173,571) | |
A Class | (143,640) | | (321,642) | |
R5 Class | (5,135) | | (8,628) | |
R6 Class | (6,784,153) | | (16,182,933) | |
G Class | (21,081,814) | | — | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (49,410,248) | | (66,229,086) | |
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Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5) | 1,278,039,528 | | (117,591,464) | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | 1,038,177,487 | | (177,626,349) | |
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Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 893,533,941 | | 1,071,160,290 | |
End of period | $ | 1,931,711,428 | | $ | 893,533,941 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (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, R6 Class and G Class. The A Class may incur an initial sales charge and may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge. Sale of the G Class commenced on May 19, 2022.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the fund in preparation of its financial statements. The fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This may require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management evaluated the impact of events or transactions occurring through the date the financial statements were issued that would merit recognition or disclosure.
Investment Valuations — The fund determines the fair value of its investments and computes its net asset value (NAV) per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. The value of investments of the fund is determined by American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor), as the valuation designee, pursuant to its valuation policies and procedures. The Board of Trustees oversees the valuation designee and reviews its valuation policies and procedures at least annually.
Fixed income securities are valued at the evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices as provided by investment dealers. Corporate bonds, 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 NAV per share.
If the valuation designee determines that the market price for a portfolio security is not readily available or is believed by the valuation designee to be unreliable, such security is valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the valuation designee, in accordance with its policies and procedures. Circumstances that may cause the fund to determine that market quotations are not available or reliable include, but are not limited to: when there is a significant event subsequent to the market quotation; trading in a security has been halted during the trading day; or trading in a security is insufficient or did not take place due to a closure or holiday.
The valuation designee monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s NAV per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; regulatory news, governmental action and political unrest that could impact a specific investment or an investment sector; or armed conflicts, natural disasters and similar events that could affect investments in a specific country or region. The valuation designee also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that it deems appropriate. The valuation designee may apply a model-derived factor to the closing price of equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges. The factor is based on observable market data as provided by an independent pricing service.
Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Net realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is also used for federal income tax purposes.
Investment Income — Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes paydown gain (loss) and accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. For convertible bonds, the premiums attributable only to the debt instrument are amortized. 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. 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. 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. (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. 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 investment advisor agreed to waive the G Class's management fee in its entirety. The investment advisor expects this waiver to remain in effect permanently and cannot terminate it without the approval of the Board of Trustees.
The annual management fee for each class is as follows:
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Investor Class | I Class | Y Class | A Class | R5 Class | R6 Class | G Class |
0.775% | 0.675% | 0.575% | 0.775% | 0.575% | 0.525% | 0.000%(1) |
(1)Effective annual management fee before waiver was 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, 2022 are detailed in the Statement of Operations.
Trustees’ Fees and Expenses — The Board of Trustees is responsible for overseeing the investment advisor’s management and operations of the fund. The trustees receive detailed information about the fund and its investment advisor regularly throughout the year, and meet at least quarterly with management of the investment advisor to review reports about fund operations. The fund’s officers do not receive compensation from the fund.
Interfund Transactions — The fund may enter into security transactions with other American Century Investments funds and other client accounts of the investment advisor, in accordance with the 1940 Act rules and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. The rules and procedures require, among other things, that these transactions be effected at the independent current market price of the security. There were no interfund transactions during the period.
4. Investment Transactions
Purchases and sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended September 30, 2022 were $404,196,943 and $191,834,393, 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, 2022(1) | Year ended March 31, 2022 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class | | | | |
Sold | 3,806,173 | | $ | 31,191,644 | | 11,280,954 | | $ | 108,245,608 | |
Issued in connection with reorganization (Note 9) | 9,811,652 | | 85,242,558 | | — | | — | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 374,645 | | 3,084,183 | | 341,140 | | 3,281,864 | |
Redeemed | (4,875,932) | | (40,327,926) | | (9,167,809) | | (87,486,644) | |
| 9,116,538 | | 79,190,459 | | 2,454,285 | | 24,040,828 | |
I Class | | | | |
Sold | 36,670,671 | | 306,188,180 | | 18,006,378 | | 175,661,516 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 751,122 | | 6,181,231 | | 1,253,489 | | 12,058,667 | |
Redeemed | (10,699,635) | | (90,976,666) | | (10,822,367) | | (104,389,523) | |
| 26,722,158 | | 221,392,745 | | 8,437,500 | | 83,330,660 | |
Y Class | | | | |
Sold | 6,982,741 | | 58,963,700 | | 22,158,408 | | 216,138,407 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 699,881 | | 5,818,100 | | 1,348,978 | | 13,010,723 | |
Redeemed | (12,520,263) | | (105,524,103) | | (40,778,166) | | (394,865,725) | |
| (4,837,641) | | (40,742,303) | | (17,270,780) | | (165,716,595) | |
A Class | | | | |
Sold | 132,816 | | 1,123,201 | | 198,259 | | 1,922,932 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 14,896 | | 123,971 | | 32,580 | | 313,533 | |
Redeemed | (207,853) | | (1,851,679) | | (55,905) | | (540,450) | |
| (60,141) | | (604,507) | | 174,934 | | 1,696,015 | |
R5 Class | | | | |
Sold | 825 | | 7,029 | | 7,465 | | 72,363 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 617 | | 5,135 | | 898 | | 8,628 | |
Redeemed | (281) | | (2,301) | | (4,817) | | (47,047) | |
| 1,161 | | 9,863 | | 3,546 | | 33,944 | |
R6 Class | | | | |
Sold | 7,301,771 | | 61,246,837 | | 5,896,148 | | 57,186,768 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 817,208 | | 6,780,622 | | 1,674,561 | | 16,165,715 | |
Redeemed | (2,074,503) | | (17,291,968) | | (13,856,051) | | (134,328,799) | |
| 6,044,476 | | 50,735,491 | | (6,285,342) | | (60,976,316) | |
G Class | | | N/A | |
Sold | 2,468,919 | | 20,655,261 | | | |
Issued in connection with reorganization (Note 9) | 111,810,857 | | 971,606,241 | | | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 2,592,153 | | 21,081,129 | | | |
Redeemed | (5,413,653) | | (45,284,851) | | | |
| 111,458,276 | | 968,057,780 | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | 148,444,827 | | $ | 1,278,039,528 | | (12,485,857) | | $ | (117,591,464) | |
(1)May 19, 2022 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2022 for the G Class.
6. Fair Value Measurements
The fund’s investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels.
•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 | — | | $ | 1,805,832,230 | | — | |
Preferred Stocks | $ | 1,575,691 | | 30,814,665 | | — | |
Bank Loan Obligations | — | | 15,832,910 | | — | |
Common Stocks | 2,926,649 | | 10,144,982 | | — | |
Convertible Bonds | — | | 2,383,434 | | — | |
Warrants | 444,370 | | 9,513 | | — | |
Escrow Interests | — | | 164,504 | | — | |
Rights | — | | 39,065 | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | 27,268,932 | | — | | — | |
| $ | 32,215,642 | | $ | 1,865,221,303 | | — | |
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, war, terrorism and other unforeseeable events may lead to increased market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.
The fund 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. Financial institutions have started the process of phasing out LIBOR and the transition process to a replacement rate may lead to increased volatility or illiquidity in markets for instruments that rely on LIBOR. This could result in a change to the value of such instruments or a change in the cost of temporary borrowing for the fund.
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 | $ | 2,234,714,941 | |
Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 10,150,595 | |
Gross tax depreciation of investments | (347,428,591) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | $ | (337,277,996) | |
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
9. Reorganization
On December 16, 2021, the Board of Trustees approved an agreement and plan of reorganization (the reorganization), whereby the net assets of NT High Income Fund, one fund in a series issued by the trust, were transferred to High Income Fund in exchange for shares of High Income Fund. The purpose of the transaction was to combine two funds with substantially similar investment objectives and strategies. The financial statements and performance history of High Income Fund survived after the reorganization. The reorganization was effective at the close of the NYSE on May 27, 2022.
The reorganization was accomplished by a tax-free exchange of shares. On May 27, 2022, NT High Income Fund exchanged its shares for shares of High Income Fund as follows:
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Original Fund/Class | Shares Exchanged | New Fund/Class | Shares Received |
NT High Income Fund - Investor Class | 9,547,957 | | High Income Fund - Investor Class | 9,811,652 | |
NT High Income Fund - G Class | 108,805,862 | | High Income Fund – G Class | 111,810,857 | |
The net assets of NT High Income Fund and High Income Fund immediately before the reorganization were $1,056,848,799 and $796,025,363, respectively. NT High Income Fund’s unrealized depreciation of $(82,568,854) was combined with that of High Income Fund. Immediately after the reorganization, the combined net assets were $1,852,874,162.
Assuming the reorganization had been completed on April 1, 2022, the beginning of the annual reporting period, the pro forma results of operations for the period ended September 30, 2022 are as follows:
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Net investment income (loss) | $ | 56,677,014 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (285,265,015) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ | (228,588,001) |
Because the combined investment portfolios have been managed as a single integrated portfolio since the reorganization was completed, it is not practicable to separate the amounts of revenue and earnings of NT High Income Fund that have been included in the fund’s Statement of Operations since May 27, 2022.
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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 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(3) | $9.13 | 0.23 | (1.25) | (1.02) | (0.25) | (0.02) | (0.27) | $7.84 | (11.27)% | 0.78%(5) | 0.78%(5) | 5.67%(5) | 5.67%(5) | 13% | $123,691 | |
2022 | $9.71 | 0.47 | (0.47) | — | (0.48) | (0.10) | (0.58) | $9.13 | (0.19)% | 0.78% | 0.78% | 4.84% | 4.84% | 49% | $60,727 | |
2021 | $8.15 | 0.48 | 1.57 | 2.05 | (0.49) | — | (0.49) | $9.71 | 25.69% | 0.78% | 0.78% | 5.21% | 5.21% | 52% | $40,746 | |
2020 | $9.32 | 0.48 | (1.16) | (0.68) | (0.49) | — | (0.49) | $8.15 | (7.76)% | 0.78% | 0.78% | 5.14% | 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% | 5.73% | 43% | $16,796 | |
2018(4) | $9.68 | 0.27 | (0.24) | 0.03 | (0.28) | — | (0.28) | $9.43 | 0.29% | 0.78%(5) | 0.78%(5) | 5.70%(5) | 5.70%(5) | 26% | $1,401 | |
I Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(3) | $9.12 | 0.24 | (1.25) | (1.01) | (0.25) | (0.02) | (0.27) | $7.84 | (11.13)% | 0.68%(5) | 0.68%(5) | 5.77%(5) | 5.77%(5) | 13% | $378,905 | |
2022 | $9.70 | 0.48 | (0.47) | 0.01 | (0.49) | (0.10) | (0.59) | $9.12 | (0.10)% | 0.68% | 0.68% | 4.94% | 4.94% | 49% | $197,087 | |
2021 | $8.15 | 0.49 | 1.56 | 2.05 | (0.50) | — | (0.50) | $9.70 | 25.68% | 0.68% | 0.68% | 5.31% | 5.31% | 52% | $127,684 | |
2020 | $9.32 | 0.48 | (1.15) | (0.67) | (0.50) | — | (0.50) | $8.15 | (7.66)% | 0.68% | 0.68% | 5.24% | 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% | 5.83% | 43% | $24,825 | |
2018(4) | $9.68 | 0.27 | (0.25) | 0.02 | (0.28) | — | (0.28) | $9.42 | 0.23% | 0.68%(5) | 0.68%(5) | 5.80%(5) | 5.80%(5) | 26% | $8,078 | |
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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) |
Y Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(3) | $9.13 | 0.25 | (1.27) | (1.02) | (0.25) | (0.02) | (0.27) | $7.84 | (11.18)% | 0.58%(5) | 0.58%(5) | 5.87%(5) | 5.87%(5) | 13% | $324,042 | |
2022 | $9.70 | 0.49 | (0.46) | 0.03 | (0.50) | (0.10) | (0.60) | $9.13 | 0.11% | 0.58% | 0.58% | 5.04% | 5.04% | 49% | $421,257 | |
2021 | $8.15 | 0.50 | 1.56 | 2.06 | (0.51) | — | (0.51) | $9.70 | 25.81% | 0.58% | 0.58% | 5.41% | 5.41% | 52% | $615,479 | |
2020 | $9.32 | 0.49 | (1.15) | (0.66) | (0.51) | — | (0.51) | $8.15 | (7.57)% | 0.58% | 0.58% | 5.34% | 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% | 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%(5) | 0.58%(5) | 5.90%(5) | 5.90%(5) | 26% | $141,643 | |
A Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(3) | $9.13 | 0.23 | (1.25) | (1.02) | (0.24) | (0.02) | (0.26) | $7.85 | (11.39)% | 1.03%(5) | 1.03%(5) | 5.42%(5) | 5.42%(5) | 13% | $4,749 | |
2022 | $9.71 | 0.45 | (0.47) | (0.02) | (0.46) | (0.10) | (0.56) | $9.13 | (0.44)% | 1.03% | 1.03% | 4.59% | 4.59% | 49% | $6,075 | |
2021 | $8.15 | 0.46 | 1.57 | 2.03 | (0.47) | — | (0.47) | $9.71 | 25.38% | 1.03% | 1.03% | 4.96% | 4.96% | 52% | $4,761 | |
2020 | $9.32 | 0.45 | (1.15) | (0.70) | (0.47) | — | (0.47) | $8.15 | (7.99)% | 1.03% | 1.03% | 4.89% | 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% | 5.48% | 43% | $924 | |
2018(4) | $9.68 | 0.26 | (0.25) | 0.01 | (0.27) | — | (0.27) | $9.42 | 0.06% | 1.03%(5) | 1.03%(5) | 5.45%(5) | 5.45%(5) | 26% | $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 | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
R5 Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(3) | $9.13 | 0.25 | (1.27) | (1.02) | (0.25) | (0.02) | (0.27) | $7.84 | (11.18)% | 0.58%(5) | 0.58%(5) | 5.87%(5) | 5.87%(5) | 13% | $151 | |
2022 | $9.70 | 0.49 | (0.46) | 0.03 | (0.50) | (0.10) | (0.60) | $9.13 | 0.12% | 0.58% | 0.58% | 5.04% | 5.04% | 49% | $166 | |
2021 | $8.15 | 0.50 | 1.56 | 2.06 | (0.51) | — | (0.51) | $9.70 | 25.81% | 0.58% | 0.58% | 5.41% | 5.41% | 52% | $142 | |
2020 | $9.32 | 0.50 | (1.16) | (0.66) | (0.51) | — | (0.51) | $8.15 | (7.56)% | 0.58% | 0.58% | 5.34% | 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% | 5.93% | 43% | $146 | |
2018(4) | $9.68 | 0.28 | (0.25) | 0.03 | (0.29) | — | (0.29) | $9.42 | 0.27% | 0.58%(5) | 0.58%(5) | 5.90%(5) | 5.90%(5) | 26% | $5 | |
R6 Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(3) | $9.12 | 0.25 | (1.25) | (1.00) | (0.26) | (0.02) | (0.28) | $7.84 | (11.18)% | 0.53%(5) | 0.53%(5) | 5.92%(5) | 5.92%(5) | 13% | $226,317 | |
2022 | $9.70 | 0.49 | (0.47) | 0.02 | (0.50) | (0.10) | (0.60) | $9.12 | 0.05% | 0.53% | 0.53% | 5.09% | 5.09% | 49% | $208,223 | |
2021 | $8.14 | 0.50 | 1.58 | 2.08 | (0.52) | — | (0.52) | $9.70 | 25.87% | 0.53% | 0.53% | 5.46% | 5.46% | 52% | $282,349 | |
2020 | $9.32 | 0.50 | (1.16) | (0.66) | (0.52) | — | (0.52) | $8.14 | (7.53)% | 0.53% | 0.53% | 5.39% | 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% | 5.98% | 43% | $97,599 | |
2018(4) | $9.68 | 0.26 | (0.23) | 0.03 | (0.29) | — | (0.29) | $9.42 | 0.31% | 0.53%(5) | 0.53%(5) | 5.95%(5) | 5.95%(5) | 26% | $6,969 | |
G Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(7) | $8.41 | 0.19 | (0.53) | (0.34) | (0.21) | (0.02) | (0.23) | $7.84 | (4.13)% | 0.00%(5)(8) | 0.53%(5) | 6.48%(5) | 5.95%(5) | 13%(9) | $873,857 | |
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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, 2022 (unaudited).
(4)October 2, 2017 (commencement of sale) through March 31, 2018.
(5)Annualized.
(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.
(7)May 19, 2022 (commencement of sale) through September 30, 2022 (unaudited).
(8)Ratio was less than 0.005%.
(9)Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the six months ended September 30, 2022.
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 21, 2022, 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 of 1940 (the “Investment Company Act”), contracts for investment advisory services are required to be reviewed, evaluated, and approved by a majority of a fund’s Trustees, including a majority of the independent Trustees, 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 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.
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, the Advisor’s affiliates, 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 and to be provided to the Fund including without limitation portfolio management and trading services, shareholder and intermediary service levels and quality, compliance and legal services, fund accounting and financial reporting, and fund share distribution;
•the wide range of other programs and services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates 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 similarly-managed 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, generally, and with respect to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic response, heightened areas of interest in the mutual fund industry and recent geopolitical issues;
•the Advisor’s business continuity plans, vendor management practices, and cyber security practices;
•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 principal investment 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 actions being taken to improve performance. The Fund’s performance was above its benchmark for the one-, three-, and five-year periods reviewed by the Board. The Board found the investment management services provided by the Advisor 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.
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 fee structure and through reinvestment in its business, infrastructure, investment capabilities and initiatives to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded services.
Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than securities transaction expenses, 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 Investment Company Act Rule 12b-1. 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.
Collateral or “Fall-Out” Benefits Derived by the Advisor. The Board considered the possible existence of collateral benefits the Advisor may receive as a result of its relationship with the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor’s primary business is managing funds and it generally does not use fund or shareholder information to generate profits in other lines of business, and therefore does not derive any significant collateral benefits from them. The Board noted that the Advisor may receive proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex.
Existing Relationship. The Board also considered whether there was any reason for not continuing the existing arrangement with the Advisor. In this regard, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund’s operations and various risks, uncertainties, and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision not to continue such relationship. In particular, the Board recognized that most shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Advisor’s industry standing and reputation and in the expectation that the Advisor will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund.
Conclusion of the Trustees. As a result of this process, the Board, including all of the independent Trustees, taking into account all of the factors discussed above and the information provided by the Advisor and others in connection with its review and throughout the year, concluded that the terms of the management agreement and the subadvisory agreement are fair and reasonable and that the management fee charged to the Fund is reasonable in light of the services provided and that the management agreement and subadvisory agreement should be renewed for an additional one-year period.
Retirement Account Information
As required by law, distributions you receive from certain retirement accounts are subject to federal income tax withholding, unless you elect not to have withholding apply*. Tax will be withheld on the total amount withdrawn even though you may be receiving amounts that are not subject to withholding, such as nondeductible contributions. In such case, excess amounts of withholding could occur. You may adjust your withholding election so that a greater or lesser amount will be withheld.
If you don’t want us to withhold on this amount, you must notify us to not withhold the federal income tax. You may notify us in writing or in certain situations by telephone or through other electronic means. For systematic withdrawals, your withholding election will remain in effect until revoked or changed by filing a new election. You have the right to revoke your election at any time and change your withholding percentage for future distributions.
Remember, even if you elect not to have income tax withheld, you are liable for paying income tax on the taxable portion of your withdrawal. If you elect not to have income tax withheld or you don’t have enough income tax withheld, you may be responsible for payment of estimated tax. You may incur penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and estimated tax payments are not sufficient. You can reduce or defer the income tax on a distribution by directly or indirectly rolling such distribution over to another IRA or eligible plan. You should consult your tax advisor for additional information.
State tax will be withheld if, at the time of your distribution, your address is within one of the mandatory withholding states and you have federal income tax withheld (or as otherwise required by state law). State taxes will be withheld from your distribution in accordance with the respective state rules.
*Some 403(b), 457 and qualified retirement plan distributions may be subject to 20% mandatory withholding, as they are subject to special tax and withholding rules. Your plan administrator or plan sponsor is required to provide you with a special tax notice explaining those rules at the time you request a distribution. If applicable, federal and/or state taxes may be withheld from your distribution amount.
Proxy Voting Policies
Descriptions of the principles and policies that the fund's investment advisor uses in exercising the voting rights associated with the securities purchased and/or held by the fund are available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021 or visiting American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com/proxy. A description of the policies is also available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on americancentury.com/proxy. It is also available at sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. These portfolio holdings are available on the fund's website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021. The fund’s Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov.
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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 ending September 30, 2022. It provides a market overview (below), followed by a schedule of fund investments and other financial information. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.
Inflation, Rates, Recession Worries Weighed on Financial Markets
The reporting period began with financial markets digesting the effects of soaring inflation, heightened market volatility and slowing growth. For more than a year, the effects of massive fiscal and monetary support, escalating energy prices, supply chain breakdowns and labor market shortages had driven inflation to multidecade highs. The Russia-Ukraine war continued to nudge commodity prices even higher, exacerbating existing inflationary pressures and further damaging global supply chains.
The Federal Reserve (Fed), which began tightening in March with a 25-basis-points (bps) hike, increased rates an additional 275 bps during the six-month period. Inflation was slow to respond, climbing to a 40-year-high 9.1% in June before slipping to 8.2% in September, largely due to falling gasoline prices. Policymakers indicated taming inflation remains their priority, even as the economy contracted in 2022’s first two quarters and an official recession appeared imminent.
In addition to fueling recession risk, the combination of elevated inflation and a hawkish Fed helped push Treasury yields sharply higher and stock prices significantly lower. Amid persistent market unrest, most stock and bond indices ended the six-month period with steep losses. Stocks, as measured by the S&P 500 Index, plunged more than 20%, while bonds, as measured by the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, tumbled more than 9%.
Staying Disciplined in Uncertain Times
We expect market volatility to linger as investors navigate a complex environment of high inflation, rising interest rates and economic uncertainty. In addition, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine complicates an increasingly tense geopolitical backdrop and threatens global energy markets. We will continue to monitor this evolving situation and what it broadly means for investors across asset classes.
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, 2022 | |
Types of Investments in Portfolio | % of net assets |
Corporate Bonds | 83.4% |
Exchange-Traded Funds | 4.4% |
Preferred Stocks | 2.8% |
Bank Loan Obligations | 1.1% |
Short-Term Investments | 15.2% |
Other Assets and Liabilities | (6.9)% |
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, 2022 to September 30, 2022.
Actual Expenses
The table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses for each class. You may use the information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century Investments mutual fund, or I Class shares of the American Century Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century Investments account (i.e., not through a financial intermediary or employer-sponsored retirement plan account), American Century Investments may charge you a $25 annual account maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than $10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your accounts to pay the $25 fee. In determining your total eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in all personal accounts (including American Century Investments brokerage accounts) registered under your Social Security number. Personal accounts include individual accounts, joint accounts, UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth, Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other retirement accounts. If you have only business, business retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Investments brokerage accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. If you are subject to the account maintenance fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee amount.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return of a fund’s share class. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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| Beginning Account Value 4/1/22 | Ending Account Value 9/30/22 | Expenses Paid During Period(1) 4/1/22 - 9/30/22 | Annualized Expense Ratio(1) |
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $893.10 | $3.70 | 0.78% |
I Class | $1,000 | $893.80 | $3.23 | 0.68% |
Y Class | $1,000 | $892.40 | $2.75 | 0.58% |
A Class | $1,000 | $892.00 | $4.89 | 1.03% |
C Class | $1,000 | $888.60 | $8.43 | 1.78% |
R Class | $1,000 | $890.90 | $6.07 | 1.28% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $892.40 | $2.75 | 0.58% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $894.30 | $2.52 | 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 underlying fund fees and expenses.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED)
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CORPORATE BONDS — 83.4% |
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Aerospace and Defense — 1.4% | | |
Bombardier, Inc., 7.50%, 3/15/25(1) | $ | 261,000 | | $ | 254,157 | |
Rolls-Royce PLC, 5.75%, 10/15/27(1) | 250,000 | | 217,715 | |
TransDigm, Inc., 6.375%, 6/15/26 | 520,000 | | 491,898 | |
TransDigm, Inc., 4.625%, 1/15/29 | 500,000 | | 403,757 | |
| | 1,367,527 | |
Air Freight and Logistics — 0.2% | | |
GXO Logistics, Inc., 2.65%, 7/15/31 | 280,000 | | 198,626 | |
Airlines — 0.4% | | |
American Airlines, Inc. / AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd., 5.50%, 4/20/26(1) | 262,846 | | 247,295 | |
United Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2020-1, Class B, 4.875%, 7/15/27 | 193,428 | | 180,913 | |
| | 428,208 | |
Auto Components — 0.2% | | |
ZF North America Capital, Inc., 4.75%, 4/29/25(1) | 160,000 | | 145,801 | |
Automobiles — 1.7% | | |
Ford Motor Co., 6.10%, 8/19/32 | 500,000 | | 441,650 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 4.95%, 5/28/27 | 500,000 | | 447,465 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 2.90%, 2/10/29 | 418,000 | | 317,354 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 3.625%, 6/17/31 | 500,000 | | 372,190 | |
| | 1,578,659 | |
Biotechnology — 0.8% | | |
Emergent BioSolutions, Inc., 3.875%, 8/15/28(1) | 569,000 | | 379,435 | |
Grifols Escrow Issuer SA, 4.75%, 10/15/28(1) | 520,000 | | 402,823 | |
| | 782,258 | |
Building Products — 0.7% | | |
Builders FirstSource, Inc., 5.00%, 3/1/30(1) | 120,000 | | 102,178 | |
Standard Industries, Inc., 4.375%, 7/15/30(1) | 750,000 | | 575,558 | |
| | 677,736 | |
Capital Markets — 0.9% | | |
Deutsche Bank AG, VRN, 4.30%, 5/24/28 | 910,000 | | 811,750 | |
Chemicals — 3.0% | | |
Celanese US Holdings LLC, 6.17%, 7/15/27 | 750,000 | | 710,757 | |
Chemours Co., 5.75%, 11/15/28(1) | 400,000 | | 328,084 | |
Chemours Co., 4.625%, 11/15/29(1) | 400,000 | | 297,996 | |
Olin Corp., 5.125%, 9/15/27 | 360,000 | | 326,045 | |
Olin Corp., 5.625%, 8/1/29 | 500,000 | | 444,773 | |
Tronox, Inc., 4.625%, 3/15/29(1) | 490,000 | | 363,631 | |
Valvoline, Inc., 3.625%, 6/15/31(1) | 500,000 | | 368,945 | |
| | 2,840,231 | |
Commercial Services and Supplies — 1.6% | | |
Clean Harbors, Inc., 4.875%, 7/15/27(1) | 500,000 | | 456,928 | |
GFL Environmental, Inc., 4.00%, 8/1/28(1) | 700,000 | | 584,846 | |
Prime Security Services Borrower LLC / Prime Finance, Inc., 5.25%, 4/15/24(1) | 500,000 | | 483,167 | |
| | 1,524,941 | |
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Consumer Finance — 0.6% | | |
Navient Corp., 5.50%, 1/25/23 | $ | 302,000 | | $ | 300,693 | |
Navient Corp., 6.125%, 3/25/24 | 240,000 | | 234,038 | |
| | 534,731 | |
Containers and Packaging — 3.3% | | |
ARD Finance SA, 6.50% Cash or 7.25% PIK, 6/30/27(1) | 800,000 | | 549,384 | |
Graphic Packaging International LLC, 4.125%, 8/15/24 | 800,000 | | 769,000 | |
Mauser Packaging Solutions Holding Co., 5.50%, 4/15/24(1) | 480,000 | | 456,739 | |
Mauser Packaging Solutions Holding Co., 7.25%, 4/15/25(1)(2) | 100,000 | | 88,109 | |
Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc., 5.375%, 1/15/25(1) | 530,000 | | 489,498 | |
Sealed Air Corp., 5.125%, 12/1/24(1) | 440,000 | | 425,504 | |
Sealed Air Corp., 5.00%, 4/15/29(1)(2) | 380,000 | | 339,657 | |
| | 3,117,891 | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 3.8% | | |
Cogent Communications Group, Inc., 7.00%, 6/15/27(1) | 775,000 | | 729,818 | |
Frontier Communications Holdings LLC, 8.75%, 5/15/30(1) | 350,000 | | 350,795 | |
Hughes Satellite Systems Corp., 5.25%, 8/1/26 | 480,000 | | 439,144 | |
Level 3 Financing, Inc., 3.40%, 3/1/27(1) | 600,000 | | 503,685 | |
Level 3 Financing, Inc., 4.625%, 9/15/27(1) | 852,000 | | 707,194 | |
Telecom Italia Capital SA, 6.375%, 11/15/33 | 1,080,000 | | 842,130 | |
| | 3,572,766 | |
Electric Utilities — 0.3% | | |
American Electric Power Co., Inc., VRN, 3.875%, 2/15/62 | 330,000 | | 259,023 | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components — 0.5% |
Sensata Technologies BV, 5.875%, 9/1/30(1) | 505,000 | | 473,589 | |
Entertainment — 1.6% | | |
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., 3.75%, 1/15/28(1) | 750,000 | | 637,500 | |
Netflix, Inc., 4.875%, 4/15/28 | 977,000 | | 916,548 | |
| | 1,554,048 | |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 2.1% | | |
EPR Properties, 4.75%, 12/15/26 | 281,000 | | 249,804 | |
EPR Properties, 4.95%, 4/15/28 | 156,000 | | 134,516 | |
Iron Mountain, Inc., 4.875%, 9/15/29(1) | 1,300,000 | | 1,069,848 | |
iStar, Inc., 4.75%, 10/1/24 | 52,000 | | 51,361 | |
VICI Properties LP / VICI Note Co., Inc., 3.50%, 2/15/25(1) | 500,000 | | 462,797 | |
| | 1,968,326 | |
Food and Staples Retailing — 1.4% | | |
Albertsons Cos., Inc. / Safeway, Inc. / New Albertsons LP / Albertsons LLC, 3.50%, 3/15/29(1) | 350,000 | | 282,858 | |
Rite Aid Corp., 7.50%, 7/1/25(1) | 579,000 | | 441,815 | |
Rite Aid Corp., 8.00%, 11/15/26(1)(2) | 169,000 | | 120,007 | |
United Natural Foods, Inc., 6.75%, 10/15/28(1) | 550,000 | | 504,171 | |
| | 1,348,851 | |
Food Products — 1.7% | | |
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 4.375%, 6/1/46 | 500,000 | | 389,771 | |
Simmons Foods, Inc. / Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc. / Simmons Pet Food, Inc. / Simmons Feed, Inc., 4.625%, 3/1/29(1) | 500,000 | | 409,880 | |
US Foods, Inc., 4.75%, 2/15/29(1) | 500,000 | | 429,050 | |
US Foods, Inc., 4.625%, 6/1/30(1)(2) | 436,000 | | 361,784 | |
| | 1,590,485 | |
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 0.7% | | |
Avantor Funding, Inc., 3.875%, 11/1/29(1) | 260,000 | | 211,683 | |
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Garden Spinco Corp., 8.625%, 7/20/30(1) | $ | 200,000 | | $ | 207,063 | |
Medline Borrower LP, 5.25%, 10/1/29(1) | 350,000 | | 264,925 | |
| | 683,671 | |
Health Care Providers and Services — 7.5% | | |
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc., 5.50%, 7/1/28(1) | 485,000 | | 443,193 | |
AHP Health Partners, Inc., 5.75%, 7/15/29(1) | 450,000 | | 350,026 | |
Centene Corp., 4.625%, 12/15/29 | 320,000 | | 288,302 | |
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc., 5.625%, 3/15/27(1) | 400,000 | | 308,488 | |
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc., 6.875%, 4/15/29(1) | 750,000 | | 363,932 | |
DaVita, Inc., 4.625%, 6/1/30(1) | 650,000 | | 504,533 | |
HCA, Inc., 7.69%, 6/15/25 | 500,000 | | 518,366 | |
LifePoint Health, Inc., 5.375%, 1/15/29(1) | 800,000 | | 559,313 | |
Molina Healthcare, Inc., 4.375%, 6/15/28(1) | 420,000 | | 379,941 | |
Molina Healthcare, Inc., 3.875%, 11/15/30(1) | 100,000 | | 84,067 | |
Option Care Health, Inc., 4.375%, 10/31/29(1) | 500,000 | | 423,445 | |
Owens & Minor, Inc., 4.50%, 3/31/29(1)(2) | 350,000 | | 275,217 | |
Owens & Minor, Inc., 6.625%, 4/1/30(1) | 500,000 | | 441,250 | |
Surgery Center Holdings, Inc., 10.00%, 4/15/27(1)(2) | 1,100,000 | | 1,071,120 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.125%, 10/1/28(1) | 610,000 | | 535,399 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.125%, 6/15/30(1) | 650,000 | | 597,106 | |
| | 7,143,698 | |
Health Care Technology — 0.3% | | |
Change Healthcare Holdings LLC / Change Healthcare Finance, Inc., 5.75%, 3/1/25(1) | 325,000 | | 323,508 | |
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 10.9% | | |
1011778 BC ULC / New Red Finance, Inc., 4.375%, 1/15/28(1) | 1,090,000 | | 945,962 | |
Bloomin' Brands, Inc. / OSI Restaurant Partners LLC, 5.125%, 4/15/29(1) | 300,000 | | 250,384 | |
Boyd Gaming Corp., 4.75%, 12/1/27 | 400,000 | | 354,800 | |
Caesars Entertainment, Inc., 4.625%, 10/15/29(1)(2) | 929,000 | | 712,113 | |
Carnival Corp., 5.75%, 3/1/27(1) | 600,000 | | 421,665 | |
CDI Escrow Issuer, Inc., 5.75%, 4/1/30(1) | 380,000 | | 332,466 | |
Hilton Domestic Operating Co., Inc., 4.00%, 5/1/31(1) | 670,000 | | 542,667 | |
International Game Technology PLC, 5.25%, 1/15/29(1) | 1,070,000 | | 950,037 | |
MGM Resorts International, 6.00%, 3/15/23 | 350,000 | | 350,550 | |
MGM Resorts International, 4.625%, 9/1/26 | 215,000 | | 190,395 | |
Penn Entertainment, Inc., 5.625%, 1/15/27(1)(2) | 680,000 | | 602,570 | |
Penn Entertainment, Inc., 4.125%, 7/1/29(1)(2) | 888,000 | | 680,883 | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., 5.375%, 7/15/27(1) | 1,000,000 | | 736,970 | |
Scientific Games International, Inc., 7.25%, 11/15/29(1)(2) | 1,010,000 | | 941,320 | |
Six Flags Entertainment Corp., 4.875%, 7/31/24(1) | 500,000 | | 476,890 | |
Station Casinos LLC, 4.625%, 12/1/31(1)(2) | 1,170,000 | | 885,409 | |
Wynn Las Vegas LLC / Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp., 5.25%, 5/15/27(1)(2) | 1,075,000 | | 948,559 | |
| | 10,323,640 | |
Household Durables — 1.0% | | |
KB Home, 7.25%, 7/15/30 | 550,000 | | 499,813 | |
Meritage Homes Corp., 5.125%, 6/6/27 | 230,000 | | 204,553 | |
Tempur Sealy International, Inc., 3.875%, 10/15/31(1) | 325,000 | | 238,813 | |
| | 943,179 | |
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers — 0.2% |
Calpine Corp., 4.625%, 2/1/29(1) | 200,000 | | 163,361 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Insurance — 1.0% | | |
SBL Holdings, Inc., 5.125%, 11/13/26(1) | $ | 646,000 | | $ | 589,939 | |
SBL Holdings, Inc., VRN, 6.50%(1)(3) | 503,000 | | 379,765 | |
| | 969,704 | |
Life Sciences Tools and Services — 0.5% | | |
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc., 4.25%, 5/1/28(1) | 500,000 | | 436,467 | |
Machinery — 0.6% | | |
GrafTech Finance, Inc., 4.625%, 12/15/28(1) | 750,000 | | 562,365 | |
Media — 10.4% | | |
AMC Networks, Inc., 4.75%, 8/1/25 | 730,000 | | 653,632 | |
AMC Networks, Inc., 4.25%, 2/15/29(2) | 750,000 | | 556,249 | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 6.375%, 9/1/29(1) | 500,000 | | 459,970 | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 4.25%, 2/1/31(1) | 2,402,000 | | 1,846,513 | |
CSC Holdings LLC, 5.375%, 2/1/28(1) | 350,000 | | 306,149 | |
CSC Holdings LLC, 7.50%, 4/1/28(1) | 680,000 | | 555,750 | |
CSC Holdings LLC, 4.50%, 11/15/31(1) | 365,000 | | 274,772 | |
DISH DBS Corp., 7.75%, 7/1/26 | 655,000 | | 503,390 | |
DISH DBS Corp., 5.25%, 12/1/26(1) | 495,000 | | 406,455 | |
Gray Escrow II, Inc., 5.375%, 11/15/31(1) | 496,000 | | 390,134 | |
Gray Television, Inc., 5.875%, 7/15/26(1) | 455,000 | | 420,372 | |
iHeartCommunications, Inc., 8.375%, 5/1/27(2) | 505,000 | | 425,778 | |
Nexstar Media, Inc., 5.625%, 7/15/27(1) | 400,000 | | 368,551 | |
Paramount Global, VRN, 6.25%, 2/28/57 | 355,000 | | 306,196 | |
Paramount Global, VRN, 6.375%, 3/30/62 | 290,000 | | 251,031 | |
Sinclair Television Group, Inc., 4.125%, 12/1/30(1) | 845,000 | | 637,215 | |
Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 4.00%, 7/15/28(1) | 500,000 | | 426,345 | |
Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 5.50%, 7/1/29(1) | 749,000 | | 675,297 | |
Univision Communications, Inc., 5.125%, 2/15/25(1) | 375,000 | | 356,586 | |
| | 9,820,385 | |
Metals and Mining — 2.9% | | |
ATI, Inc., 4.875%, 10/1/29 | 690,000 | | 574,657 | |
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc., 7.00%, 3/15/27 | 400,000 | | 354,159 | |
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc., 4.625%, 3/1/29(1)(2) | 875,000 | | 736,846 | |
Kaiser Aluminum Corp., 4.50%, 6/1/31(1)(2) | 800,000 | | 587,280 | |
Novelis Corp., 3.875%, 8/15/31(1) | 251,000 | | 187,761 | |
Roller Bearing Co. of America, Inc., 4.375%, 10/15/29(1) | 250,000 | | 211,185 | |
United States Steel Corp., 6.875%, 3/1/29(2) | 109,000 | | 99,326 | |
| | 2,751,214 | |
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 0.7% | | |
Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP / Ladder Capital Finance Corp., 5.25%, 10/1/25(1) | 426,000 | | 392,478 | |
Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP / Ladder Capital Finance Corp., 4.75%, 6/15/29(1) | 312,000 | | 234,094 | |
| | 626,572 | |
Multi-Utilities — 0.5% | | |
Sempra Energy, VRN, 4.125%, 4/1/52 | 650,000 | | 512,347 | |
Multiline Retail — 0.3% | | |
Macy's Retail Holdings LLC, 5.875%, 4/1/29(1)(2) | 250,000 | | 200,975 | |
Macy's Retail Holdings LLC, 5.875%, 3/15/30(1) | 95,000 | | 75,333 | |
| | 276,308 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 9.9% | | |
Antero Resources Corp., 7.625%, 2/1/29(1) | $ | 244,000 | | $ | 244,079 | |
Antero Resources Corp., 5.375%, 3/1/30(1) | 370,000 | | 333,479 | |
Blue Racer Midstream LLC / Blue Racer Finance Corp., 7.625%, 12/15/25(1) | 750,000 | | 721,140 | |
Callon Petroleum Co., 7.50%, 6/15/30(1) | 250,000 | | 219,363 | |
CNX Resources Corp., 7.375%, 1/15/31(1) | 1,000,000 | | 980,260 | |
Comstock Resources, Inc., 5.875%, 1/15/30(1) | 740,000 | | 646,268 | |
Crestwood Midstream Partners LP / Crestwood Midstream Finance Corp., 5.75%, 4/1/25 | 460,000 | | 437,083 | |
CrownRock LP / CrownRock Finance, Inc., 5.00%, 5/1/29(1) | 800,000 | | 707,879 | |
EnLink Midstream LLC, 6.50%, 9/1/30(1) | 1,000,000 | | 978,840 | |
EnLink Midstream Partners LP, 4.85%, 7/15/26 | 350,000 | | 321,877 | |
EQM Midstream Partners LP, 7.50%, 6/1/27(1) | 360,000 | | 343,717 | |
EQM Midstream Partners LP, 4.50%, 1/15/29(1) | 365,000 | | 294,682 | |
Holly Energy Partners LP / Holly Energy Finance Corp., 6.375%, 4/15/27(1) | 300,000 | | 286,930 | |
MEG Energy Corp., 5.875%, 2/1/29(1) | 375,000 | | 337,131 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 6.375%, 9/1/28 | 1,200,000 | | 1,197,828 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 6.45%, 9/15/36 | 500,000 | | 501,230 | |
Southwestern Energy Co., 5.70%, 1/23/25 | 76,000 | | 74,509 | |
Southwestern Energy Co., 5.375%, 3/15/30 | 850,000 | | 767,724 | |
| | 9,394,019 | |
Pharmaceuticals — 3.4% | | |
1375209 BC Ltd., 9.00%, 1/30/28 | 89,032 | | 88,809 | |
180 Medical, Inc., 3.875%, 10/15/29(1) | 700,000 | | 581,357 | |
AdaptHealth LLC, 4.625%, 8/1/29(1) | 375,000 | | 301,299 | |
Bausch Health Cos., Inc., 5.00%, 1/30/28(1) | 135,000 | | 49,964 | |
Bausch Health Cos., Inc., 4.875%, 6/1/28(1) | 300,000 | | 193,914 | |
Bausch Health Cos., Inc., 11.00%, 9/30/28 | 158,158 | | 128,108 | |
Bausch Health Cos., Inc., 14.00%, 10/15/30 | 31,659 | | 17,412 | |
Horizon Therapeutics USA, Inc., 5.50%, 8/1/27(1) | 750,000 | | 702,683 | |
Jazz Securities DAC, 4.375%, 1/15/29(1) | 367,000 | | 317,807 | |
Organon & Co. / Organon Foreign Debt Co-Issuer BV, 5.125%, 4/30/31(1) | 750,000 | | 615,623 | |
Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III BV, 3.15%, 10/1/26 | 300,000 | | 246,554 | |
| | 3,243,530 | |
Road and Rail — 1.0% | | |
Ashtead Capital, Inc., 5.50%, 8/11/32(1) | 140,000 | | 130,162 | |
United Rentals North America, Inc., 4.875%, 1/15/28 | 500,000 | | 459,523 | |
United Rentals North America, Inc., 3.875%, 2/15/31 | 500,000 | | 407,695 | |
| | 997,380 | |
Software — 0.4% | | |
NortonLifeLock, Inc., 6.75%, 9/30/27(1) | 140,000 | | 134,668 | |
NortonLifeLock, Inc., 7.125%, 9/30/30(1)(2) | 250,000 | | 242,349 | |
| | 377,017 | |
Specialty Retail — 0.8% | | |
PetSmart, Inc. / PetSmart Finance Corp., 7.75%, 2/15/29(1) | 750,000 | | 671,655 | |
Sonic Automotive, Inc., 4.625%, 11/15/29(1) | 100,000 | | 78,618 | |
| | 750,273 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 1.0% | | |
Condor Merger Sub, Inc., 7.375%, 2/15/30(1) | 590,000 | | 483,487 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Seagate HDD Cayman, 3.125%, 7/15/29 | $ | 635,000 | | $ | 466,716 | |
| | 950,203 | |
Trading Companies and Distributors — 0.1% | | |
Aircastle Ltd., 5.25%, 8/11/25(1) | 150,000 | | 141,342 | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 3.1% | | |
Sprint Corp., 7.125%, 6/15/24 | 550,000 | | 559,136 | |
Sprint Corp., 7.625%, 2/15/25 | 280,000 | | 287,500 | |
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 4.75%, 2/1/28 | 1,067,000 | | 1,009,142 | |
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 3.50%, 4/15/31 | 994,000 | | 836,868 | |
Vodafone Group PLC, VRN, 4.125%, 6/4/81 | 290,000 | | 201,466 | |
| | 2,894,112 | |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $93,007,728) | | 79,059,742 | |
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 4.4% |
|
|
iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF(2) | 30,600 | | 1,028,772 | |
iShares iBoxx High Yield Corporate Bond ETF(2) | 13,400 | | 956,626 | |
SPDR Blackstone Senior Loan ETF(2) | 27,500 | | 1,123,925 | |
SPDR Bloomberg Short Term High Yield Bond ETF(2) | 44,700 | | 1,062,966 | |
TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (Cost $4,620,314) | | 4,172,289 | |
PREFERRED STOCKS — 2.8% |
|
|
Banks — 0.8% | | |
Barclays PLC, 4.375% | 289,000 | | 178,833 | |
BNP Paribas SA, 7.75%(1) | 265,000 | | 245,205 | |
ING Groep NV, 3.875% | 465,000 | | 304,505 | |
| | 728,543 | |
Capital Markets — 0.6% | | |
Bank of New York Mellon Corp., 3.75% | 755,000 | | 585,125 | |
Insurance — 0.3% | | |
Allianz SE, 3.20%(1) | 400,000 | | 259,140 | |
Trading Companies and Distributors — 1.1% | | |
Air Lease Corp., 4.125% | 745,000 | | 513,094 | |
Aircastle Ltd., 5.25%(1) | 750,000 | | 566,321 | |
| | 1,079,415 | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost $3,592,471) | | 2,652,223 | |
BANK LOAN OBLIGATIONS(4) — 1.1% |
|
|
Food and Staples Retailing — 0.3% | | |
United Natural Foods, Inc., Term Loan B, 6.40%, (1-month SOFR plus 3.25%), 10/22/25 | $ | 325,916 | | 321,750 | |
Media† | | |
DirecTV Financing, LLC, Term Loan, 8.12%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.00%), 8/2/27 | 67 | | 64 | |
Pharmaceuticals — 0.5% | | |
Horizon Therapeutics USA Inc., 2021 Term Loan B2, 4.88%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.75%), 3/15/28 | 454,250 | | 437,359 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 0.3% | | |
McAfee, LLC, 2022 USD Term Loan B, 6.36%, (1-month SOFR plus 3.75%), 3/1/29 | 355,000 | | 324,761 | |
TOTAL BANK LOAN OBLIGATIONS (Cost $1,131,196) | | 1,083,934 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 15.2% |
|
|
Money Market Funds — 8.3% | | |
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class | 13,097 | | 13,097 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio(5) | 7,820,940 | | $ | 7,820,940 | |
| | 7,834,037 | |
Repurchase Agreements — 6.9% | | |
BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 0.625% - 4.625%, 1/15/25 - 5/15/47, valued at $1,111,516), in a joint trading account at 2.86%, dated 9/30/22, due 10/3/22 (Delivery value $1,092,883) | | 1,092,623 | |
Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 3.25%, 6/30/29, valued at $5,572,308), at 2.95%, dated 9/30/22, due 10/3/22 (Delivery value $5,464,343) | | 5,463,000 | |
| | 6,555,623 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $14,389,660) | | 14,389,660 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 106.9% (Cost $116,741,369) |
| 101,357,848 | |
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (6.9)% |
| (6,530,780) | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% |
| $ | 94,827,068 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
LIBOR | - | London Interbank Offered Rate |
PIK | - | Payment in Kind. Security may elect to pay a cash rate and/or an in kind rate. |
SOFR | - | Secured Overnight Financing 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 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 $55,744,478, which represented 58.8% 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 $8,344,049. 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)Perpetual maturity with no stated maturity date.
(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)Investment of cash collateral from securities on loan. At the period end, the aggregate value of the collateral held by the fund was $8,662,353, which includes securities collateral of $841,413.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | | |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED) | |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (cost of $108,920,429) — including $8,344,049 of securities on loan | $ | 93,536,908 | |
Investment made with cash collateral received for securities on loan, at value (cost of $7,820,940) | 7,820,940 | |
Total investment securities, at value (cost of $116,741,369) | 101,357,848 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 830,444 | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | 6,393 | |
Interest and dividends receivable | 1,281,338 | |
Securities lending receivable | 9,999 | |
| 103,486,022 | |
| |
Liabilities | |
Payable for collateral received for securities on loan | 7,820,940 | |
Payable for investments purchased | 655,635 | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 63,692 | |
Accrued management fees | 61,690 | |
Distribution and service fees payable | 3,128 | |
Dividends payable | 53,869 | |
| 8,658,954 | |
| |
Net Assets | $ | 94,827,068 | |
| |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital paid in | $ | 151,402,361 | |
Distributable earnings | (56,575,293) | |
| $ | 94,827,068 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share* |
Investor Class | $77,141,773 | 16,350,189 | $4.72 |
I Class | $5,686,740 | 1,202,535 | $4.73 |
Y Class | $5,367 | 1,136 | $4.72 |
A Class | $9,367,465 | 1,983,522 | $4.72 |
C Class | $715,966 | 151,646 | $4.72 |
R Class | $1,092,832 | 231,463 | $4.72 |
R5 Class | $508,528 | 107,664 | $4.72 |
R6 Class | $308,397 | 65,382 | $4.72 |
*Maximum offering price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for all share classes, except Class A, for which the maximum offering price per share was $4.94 (net asset value divided by 0.955). A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of Class A and Class C.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED) | |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Interest | $ | 2,613,914 | |
Dividends | 104,724 | |
Securities lending, net | 50,300 | |
| 2,768,938 | |
| |
Expenses: | |
Management fees | 397,253 | |
Distribution and service fees: | |
A Class | 13,412 | |
C Class | 3,725 | |
R Class | 2,756 | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 3,621 | |
| 420,767 | |
| |
Net investment income (loss) | 2,348,171 | |
| |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (3,023,433) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | (11,142,635) | |
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (14,166,068) | |
| |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | (11,817,897) | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
| | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
| | | | | | | | |
SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2022 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | September 30, 2022 | March 31, 2022 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 2,348,171 | | $ | 5,534,697 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | (3,023,433) | | 2,535,163 | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (11,142,635) | | (8,886,842) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (11,817,897) | | (816,982) | |
| | |
Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From earnings: | | |
Investor Class | (1,961,245) | | (3,978,645) | |
I Class | (167,153) | | (286,588) | |
Y Class | (138) | | (792,613) | |
A Class | (236,498) | | (482,843) | |
C Class | (13,638) | | (31,668) | |
R Class | (22,996) | | (40,695) | |
R5 Class | (13,130) | | (24,677) | |
R6 Class | (7,846) | | (15,606) | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (2,422,644) | | (5,653,335) | |
| | |
Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5) | (9,056,027) | | (15,577,018) | |
| | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | (23,296,568) | | (22,047,335) | |
| | |
Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 118,123,636 | | 140,170,971 | |
End of period | $ | 94,827,068 | | $ | 118,123,636 | |
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (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 (NAV) per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. The value of investments of the fund is determined by American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor), as the valuation designee, pursuant to its valuation policies and procedures. The Board of Trustees oversees the valuation designee and reviews its valuation policies and procedures at least annually.
Fixed income securities are valued at the evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices as provided by investment dealers. Corporate bonds, U.S. Treasury and Government Agency securities, 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. Commercial paper is valued using a curve-based approach that considers money market rates for specific instruments, programs, currencies and maturity points from a variety of active market makers.
Equity securities that are listed or traded on a domestic securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price or at the official closing price as provided by the exchange. Equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued at the closing price of such securities on the exchange where primarily traded or at the close of the NYSE, if that is earlier. If no last sales price is reported, or if local convention or regulation so provides, the mean of the latest bid and asked prices may be used. Securities traded over-the-counter are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the last sales price, or the official closing price.
Hybrid securities are valued at the evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices as provided by investment dealers. Preferred stocks and convertible preferred stocks with perpetual maturities are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security specific information.
Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported NAV per share. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value.
If the valuation designee determines that the market price for a portfolio security is not readily available or is believed by the valuation designee to be unreliable, such security is valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the valuation designee, in accordance with its policies and procedures. Circumstances that may cause the fund to determine that market quotations are not available or reliable include, but are not limited to: when there is a significant event subsequent to the market quotation; trading in a security has been halted during the trading day; or trading in a security is insufficient or did not take place due to a closure or holiday.
The valuation designee monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s NAV per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; regulatory news, governmental action and political unrest that could impact a specific investment or an investment sector; or armed conflicts, natural disasters and similar events that could affect investments in a specific country or region. The valuation designee also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that it deems appropriate. The valuation designee may apply a model-derived factor to the closing price of equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges. The factor is based on observable market data as provided by an independent pricing service.
Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Net realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is also used for federal income tax purposes.
Investment Income — Interest income 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 ACIM has determined are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of Trustees. The fund requires that the collateral, represented by securities, received in a repurchase transaction be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the fund to obtain those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities transferred to ensure the value, including accrued interest, of the securities under each repurchase agreement is equal to or greater than amounts owed to the fund under each repurchase agreement.
Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with certain other funds in the American Century Investments family of funds, may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account. These balances are invested in one or more repurchase agreements that are collateralized by U.S. Treasury or Agency obligations.
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, 2022.
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Remaining Contractual Maturity of Agreements |
| Overnight and Continuous | <30 days | Between 30 & 90 days | >90 days | Total |
Securities Lending Transactions(1) | | | | |
Corporate Bonds | $ | 4,876,460 | | — | | — | | — | | $ | 4,876,460 | |
Exchange-Traded Funds | 2,944,480 | | — | | — | | — | | 2,944,480 | |
Total Borrowings | $ | 7,820,940 | | — | | — | | — | | $ | 7,820,940 | |
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions | $ | 7,820,940 | |
(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 funds in the American Century Investments family of funds that have the same investment advisor and distributor as the fund. For purposes of determining the Investment Category Fee and Complex Fee, the assets of funds managed by the investment advisor that invest exclusively in the shares of other funds (funds of funds) are not included.
The Investment Category Fee range, the Complex Fee range and the effective annual management fee for each class for the period ended September 30, 2022 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, 2022 are detailed in the Statement of Operations.
Trustees’ Fees and Expenses — The Board of Trustees is responsible for overseeing the investment advisor’s management and operations of the fund. The trustees receive detailed information about the fund and its investment advisor regularly throughout the year, and meet at least quarterly with management of the investment advisor to review reports about fund operations. The fund’s officers do not receive compensation from the fund.
Interfund Transactions — The fund may enter into security transactions with other American Century Investments funds and other client accounts of the investment advisor, in accordance with the 1940 Act rules and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. The rules and procedures require, among other things, that these transactions be effected at the independent current market price of the security. There were no interfund transactions during the period.
4. Investment Transactions
Purchases and sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended September 30, 2022 were $17,977,023 and $26,424,221, 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, 2022 | Year ended March 31, 2022 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class | | | | |
Sold | 1,497,680 | | $ | 7,505,066 | | 5,014,658 | | $ | 28,633,607 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 335,450 | | 1,670,181 | | 598,483 | | 3,406,113 | |
Redeemed | (2,151,944) | | (10,829,427) | | (5,914,336) | | (33,537,797) | |
| (318,814) | | (1,654,180) | | (301,195) | | (1,498,077) | |
I Class | | | | |
Sold | 252,583 | | 1,318,126 | | 2,069,782 | | 11,516,094 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 33,347 | | 167,153 | | 50,499 | | 286,587 | |
Redeemed | (1,521,706) | | (7,975,034) | | (605,533) | | (3,395,355) | |
| (1,235,776) | | (6,489,755) | | 1,514,748 | | 8,407,326 | |
Y Class | | | | |
Sold | — | | — | | 879,316 | | 5,060,291 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 28 | | 138 | | 137,966 | | 792,603 | |
Redeemed | (1) | | (4) | | (4,720,979) | | (26,756,348) | |
| 27 | | 134 | | (3,703,697) | | (20,903,454) | |
A Class | | | | |
Sold | 31,323 | | 157,187 | | 187,232 | | 1,062,588 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 44,218 | | 220,360 | | 79,549 | | 453,079 | |
Redeemed | (295,981) | | (1,489,085) | | (482,228) | | (2,760,039) | |
| (220,440) | | (1,111,538) | | (215,447) | | (1,244,372) | |
C Class | | | | |
Sold | 17,079 | | 86,994 | | 1,539 | | 8,850 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 2,738 | | 13,625 | | 5,549 | | 31,648 | |
Redeemed | (19,027) | | (95,177) | | (71,211) | | (407,297) | |
| 790 | | 5,442 | | (64,123) | | (366,799) | |
R Class | | | | |
Sold | 61,805 | | 314,569 | | 98,160 | | 561,378 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 4,593 | | 22,840 | | 7,044 | | 40,088 | |
Redeemed | (31,860) | | (161,552) | | (120,018) | | (680,417) | |
| 34,538 | | 175,857 | | (14,814) | | (78,951) | |
R5 Class | | | | |
Sold | 3,360 | | 17,009 | | 34,072 | | 194,531 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 2,634 | | 13,130 | | 4,335 | | 24,677 | |
Redeemed | (6,956) | | (35,268) | | (16,328) | | (93,543) | |
| (962) | | (5,129) | | 22,079 | | 125,665 | |
R6 Class | | | | |
Sold | 3,628 | | 18,248 | | 21,910 | | 124,880 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 1,577 | | 7,846 | | 2,744 | | 15,606 | |
Redeemed | (591) | | (2,952) | | (27,941) | | (158,842) | |
| 4,614 | | 23,142 | | (3,287) | | (18,356) | |
Net increase (decrease) | (1,736,023) | | $ | (9,056,027) | | (2,765,736) | | $ | (15,577,018) | |
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 | — | | $ | 79,059,742 | | — | |
Exchange-Traded Funds | $ | 4,172,289 | | — | | — | |
Preferred Stocks | — | | 2,652,223 | | — | |
Bank Loan Obligations | — | | 1,083,934 | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | 7,834,037 | | 6,555,623 | | — | |
| $ | 12,006,326 | | $ | 89,351,522 | | — | |
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, war, terrorism and other unforeseeable events may lead to increased market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.
The fund invests primarily in lower-rated 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. Financial institutions have started the process of phasing out LIBOR and the transition process to a replacement rate may lead to increased volatility or illiquidity in markets for instruments that rely on LIBOR. This could result in a change to the value of such instruments or a change in the cost of temporary borrowing for the fund.
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 | $ | 116,771,233 | |
Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 204,921 | |
Gross tax depreciation of investments | (15,618,306) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | $ | (15,413,385) | |
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, 2022, the fund had accumulated short-term capital losses of $(3,279,961) and accumulated long-term capital losses of $(34,791,500), 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 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(3) | $5.41 | 0.11 | (0.68) | (0.57) | (0.12) | $4.72 | (10.69)% | 0.78%(4) | 0.78%(4) | 4.52%(4) | 4.52%(4) | 19% | $77,142 | |
2022 | $5.70 | 0.22 | (0.28) | (0.06) | (0.23) | $5.41 | (1.23)% | 0.77% | 0.77% | 3.90% | 3.90% | 83% | $90,165 | |
2021 | $5.02 | 0.23 | 0.69 | 0.92 | (0.24) | $5.70 | 18.52% | 0.78% | 0.78% | 4.25% | 4.25% | 100% | $96,679 | |
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 | |
I Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(3) | $5.42 | 0.12 | (0.69) | (0.57) | (0.12) | $4.73 | (10.62)% | 0.68%(4) | 0.68%(4) | 4.62%(4) | 4.62%(4) | 19% | $5,687 | |
2022 | $5.71 | 0.23 | (0.29) | (0.06) | (0.23) | $5.42 | (1.12)% | 0.67% | 0.67% | 4.00% | 4.00% | 83% | $13,220 | |
2021 | $5.03 | 0.24 | 0.68 | 0.92 | (0.24) | $5.71 | 18.61% | 0.68% | 0.68% | 4.35% | 4.35% | 100% | $5,273 | |
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 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(3) | $5.42 | 0.12 | (0.70) | (0.58) | (0.12) | $4.72 | (10.76)% | 0.58%(4) | 0.58%(4) | 4.72%(4) | 4.72%(4) | 19% | $5 | |
2022 | $5.70 | 0.23 | (0.27) | (0.04) | (0.24) | $5.42 | (0.85)% | 0.57% | 0.57% | 4.10% | 4.10% | 83% | $6 | |
2021 | $5.02 | 0.25 | 0.68 | 0.93 | (0.25) | $5.70 | 18.76% | 0.58% | 0.58% | 4.45% | 4.45% | 100% | $21,131 | |
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 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(3) | $5.41 | 0.11 | (0.69) | (0.58) | (0.11) | $4.72 | (10.80)% | 1.03%(4) | 1.03%(4) | 4.27%(4) | 4.27%(4) | 19% | $9,367 | |
2022 | $5.70 | 0.21 | (0.29) | (0.08) | (0.21) | $5.41 | (1.47)% | 1.02% | 1.02% | 3.65% | 3.65% | 83% | $11,933 | |
2021 | $5.02 | 0.22 | 0.68 | 0.90 | (0.22) | $5.70 | 18.23% | 1.03% | 1.03% | 4.00% | 4.00% | 100% | $13,798 | |
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 | |
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted) |
Per-Share Data | | Ratios and Supplemental Data | | | |
| | Income From Investment Operations: | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Distributions From Net Investment Income | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
C Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(3) | $5.41 | 0.09 | (0.69) | (0.60) | (0.09) | $4.72 | (11.14)% | 1.78%(4) | 1.78%(4) | 3.52%(4) | 3.52%(4) | 19% | $716 | |
2022 | $5.70 | 0.17 | (0.29) | (0.12) | (0.17) | $5.41 | (2.21)% | 1.77% | 1.77% | 2.90% | 2.90% | 83% | $816 | |
2021 | $5.02 | 0.18 | 0.68 | 0.86 | (0.18) | $5.70 | 17.35% | 1.78% | 1.78% | 3.25% | 3.25% | 100% | $1,225 | |
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 | |
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2022(3) | $5.41 | 0.10 | (0.69) | (0.59) | (0.10) | $4.72 | (10.91)% | 1.28%(4) | 1.28%(4) | 4.02%(4) | 4.02%(4) | 19% | $1,093 | |
2022 | $5.70 | 0.19 | (0.28) | (0.09) | (0.20) | $5.41 | (1.72)% | 1.27% | 1.27% | 3.40% | 3.40% | 83% | $1,066 | |
2021 | $5.02 | 0.21 | 0.68 | 0.89 | (0.21) | $5.70 | 17.94% | 1.28% | 1.28% | 3.75% | 3.75% | 100% | $1,207 | |
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 | |
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted) |
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2022(3) | $5.42 | 0.12 | (0.70) | (0.58) | (0.12) | $4.72 | (10.76)% | 0.58%(4) | 0.58%(4) | 4.72%(4) | 4.72%(4) | 19% | $509 | |
2022 | $5.70 | 0.23 | (0.27) | (0.04) | (0.24) | $5.42 | (0.85)% | 0.57% | 0.57% | 4.10% | 4.10% | 83% | $588 | |
2021 | $5.02 | 0.25 | 0.68 | 0.93 | (0.25) | $5.70 | 18.76% | 0.58% | 0.58% | 4.45% | 4.45% | 100% | $494 | |
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 | |
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2022(3) | $5.41 | 0.12 | (0.69) | (0.57) | (0.12) | $4.72 | (10.57)% | 0.53%(4) | 0.53%(4) | 4.77%(4) | 4.77%(4) | 19% | $308 | |
2022 | $5.69 | 0.24 | (0.28) | (0.04) | (0.24) | $5.41 | (0.81)% | 0.52% | 0.52% | 4.15% | 4.15% | 83% | $329 | |
2021 | $5.02 | 0.25 | 0.67 | 0.92 | (0.25) | $5.69 | 18.61% | 0.53% | 0.53% | 4.50% | 4.50% | 100% | $365 | |
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 | |
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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, 2022 (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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Approval of Management Agreement |
At a meeting held on June 21, 2022, 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 of 1940 (the “Investment Company Act”), contracts for investment advisory services are required to be reviewed, evaluated, and approved by a majority of a fund’s Trustees, including a majority of the independent Trustees, 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 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.
In connection with its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board’s review and evaluation of the services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates included, but was not limited to, the following:
•the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, and other services provided and to be provided to the Fund including without limitation portfolio management and trading services, shareholder and intermediary service levels and quality, compliance and legal services, fund accounting and financial reporting, and fund share distribution;
•the wide range of other programs and services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates 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 similarly-managed 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, generally, and with respect to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic response, heightened areas of interest in the mutual fund industry and recent geopolitical issues;
•the Advisor’s business continuity plans, vendor management practices, and cyber security practices;
•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 principal investment strategies. Further, the Trustees recognize that the Advisor has an obligation to seek the best execution of fund trades. In providing these services, the Advisor utilizes teams of investment professionals (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 actions being taken to improve performance. The Fund’s performance was at its benchmark for the one-year period and below its benchmark for the 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.
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 fee structure and through reinvestment in its business, infrastructure, investment capabilities and initiatives to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded services.
Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than securities transaction expenses, 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.
Collateral or “Fall-Out” Benefits Derived by the Advisor. The Board considered the possible existence of collateral benefits the Advisor may receive as a result of its relationship with the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor’s primary business is managing funds and it generally does not use fund or shareholder information to generate profits in other lines of business, and therefore does not derive any significant collateral benefits from them. The Board noted that the Advisor may receive proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex. The Board also noted that the assets of those other accounts are, where applicable, included with the assets of the Fund to determine breakpoints in the management fee schedule.
Existing Relationship. The Board also considered whether there was any reason for not continuing the existing arrangement with the Advisor. In this regard, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund’s operations and various risks, uncertainties, and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision not to continue such relationship. In particular, the Board recognized that most shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Advisor’s industry standing and reputation and in the expectation that the Advisor will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund.
Conclusion of the Trustees. As a result of this process, the Board, including all of the independent Trustees, taking into account all of the factors discussed above and the information provided by the Advisor and others in connection with its review and throughout the year, concluded that the terms of the management agreement are fair and reasonable and that the management fee charged to the Fund is reasonable in light of the services provided and that the management agreement between the Fund and the Advisor should be renewed for an additional one-year period.
Retirement Account Information
As required by law, distributions you receive from certain retirement accounts are subject to federal income tax withholding, unless you elect not to have withholding apply*. Tax will be withheld on the total amount withdrawn even though you may be receiving amounts that are not subject to withholding, such as nondeductible contributions. In such case, excess amounts of withholding could occur. You may adjust your withholding election so that a greater or lesser amount will be withheld.
If you don’t want us to withhold on this amount, you must notify us to not withhold the federal income tax. You may notify us in writing or in certain situations by telephone or through other electronic means. For systematic withdrawals, your withholding election will remain in effect until revoked or changed by filing a new election. You have the right to revoke your election at any time and change your withholding percentage for future distributions.
Remember, even if you elect not to have income tax withheld, you are liable for paying income tax on the taxable portion of your withdrawal. If you elect not to have income tax withheld or you don’t have enough income tax withheld, you may be responsible for payment of estimated tax. You may incur penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and estimated tax payments are not sufficient. You can reduce or defer the income tax on a distribution by directly or indirectly rolling such distribution over to another IRA or eligible plan. You should consult your tax advisor for additional information.
State tax will be withheld if, at the time of your distribution, your address is within one of the mandatory withholding states and you have federal income tax withheld (or as otherwise required by state law). State taxes will be withheld from your distribution in accordance with the respective state rules.
*Some 403(b), 457 and qualified retirement plan distributions may be subject to 20% mandatory withholding, as they are subject to special tax and withholding rules. Your plan administrator or plan sponsor is required to provide you with a special tax notice explaining those rules at the time you request a distribution. If applicable, federal and/or state taxes may be withheld from your distribution amount.
Proxy Voting Policies
Descriptions of the principles and policies that the fund's investment advisor uses in exercising the voting rights associated with the securities purchased and/or held by the fund are available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021 or visiting American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com/proxy. A description of the policies is also available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on americancentury.com/proxy. It is also available at sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. These portfolio holdings are available on the fund's website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021. The fund’s Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov.
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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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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 ending September 30, 2022. It provides a market overview (below), followed by a schedule of fund investments and other financial information. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.
Inflation, Rates, Recession Worries Weighed on Financial Markets
The reporting period began with financial markets digesting the effects of soaring inflation, heightened market volatility and slowing growth. For more than a year, the effects of massive fiscal and monetary support, escalating energy prices, supply chain breakdowns and labor market shortages had driven inflation to multidecade highs. The Russia-Ukraine war continued to nudge commodity prices even higher, exacerbating existing inflationary pressures and further damaging global supply chains.
The Federal Reserve (Fed), which began tightening in March with a 25-basis-points (bps) hike, increased rates an additional 275 bps during the six-month period. Inflation was slow to respond, climbing to a 40-year-high 9.1% in June before slipping to 8.2% in September, largely due to falling gasoline prices. Policymakers indicated taming inflation remains their priority, even as the economy contracted in 2022’s first two quarters and an official recession appeared imminent.
In addition to fueling recession risk, the combination of elevated inflation and a hawkish Fed helped push Treasury yields sharply higher and stock prices significantly lower. Amid persistent market unrest, most stock and bond indices ended the six-month period with steep losses. Stocks, as measured by the S&P 500 Index, plunged more than 20%, while bonds, as measured by the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, tumbled more than 9%.
Staying Disciplined in Uncertain Times
We expect market volatility to linger as investors navigate a complex environment of high inflation, rising interest rates and economic uncertainty. In addition, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine complicates an increasingly tense geopolitical backdrop and threatens global energy markets. We will continue to monitor this evolving situation and what it broadly means for investors across asset classes.
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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Yields | Investor Class | A Class | C Class |
7-Day Current Yield | 2.56% | 2.31% | 1.81% |
7-Day Effective Yield | 2.60% | 2.34% | 1.83% |
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Portfolio at a Glance |
Weighted Average Maturity | 53 days |
Weighted Average Life | 89 days |
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Portfolio Composition by Maturity | % of fund investments |
1-30 days | 68% |
31-90 days | 12% |
91-180 days | 9% |
More than 180 days | 11% |
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, 2022 to September 30, 2022.
Actual Expenses
The table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses for each class. You may use the information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century Investments mutual fund, or I Class shares of the American Century Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century Investments account (i.e., not through a financial intermediary or employer-sponsored retirement plan account), American Century Investments may charge you a $25 annual account maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than $10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your accounts to pay the $25 fee. In determining your total eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in all personal accounts (including American Century Investments brokerage accounts) registered under your Social Security number. Personal accounts include individual accounts, joint accounts, UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth, Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other retirement accounts. If you have only business, business retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Investments brokerage accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. If you are subject to the account maintenance fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee amount.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return of a fund’s share class. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,005.30 | $2.92 | 0.58% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,004.30 | $3.92 | 0.78% |
C Class | $1,000 | $1,002.70 | $5.52 | 1.10% |
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,022.16 | $2.94 | 0.58% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,021.16 | $3.95 | 0.78% |
C Class | $1,000 | $1,019.55 | $5.57 | 1.10% |
(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, 2022 (UNAUDITED)
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
COMMERCIAL PAPER(1) — 46.6% |
|
|
Alinghi Funding Co. LLC, 3.96%, 3/21/23 (LOC: UBS AG)(2) | $ | 10,800,000 | | $ | 10,604,034 | |
Alinghi Funding Co. LLC, 3.12%, 5/17/23 (LOC: UBS AG)(2) | 9,750,000 | 9,565,985 |
ANZ New Zealand International Ltd., VRN, 3.54%, (SOFR plus 0.53%), 2/27/23(2) | 16,000,000 | 15,999,745 |
Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd., VRN, 3.37%, (SOFR plus 0.41%), 12/2/22(2) | 12,500,000 | 12,500,000 |
Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd., VRN, 3.39%, (SOFR plus 0.43%), 12/23/22(2) | 7,750,000 | 7,750,000 |
Banco Santander SA, 2.20%, 11/22/22(2) | 7,000,000 | 7,000,000 |
Banco Santander SA, 3.34%, 12/1/22(2) | 6,000,000 | 5,966,857 |
Banco Santander SA, VRN, 3.43%, (SOFR plus 0.45%), 11/10/22(2) | 8,000,000 | 8,000,000 |
Bank of Montreal, 0.45%, 11/28/22 | 7,500,000 | 7,500,000 |
Bank of Montreal, 2.85%, 5/24/23 | 5,000,000 | 5,000,000 |
Bank of Montreal, VRN, 3.21%, (SOFR plus 0.25%), 1/12/23(2) | 7,500,000 | 7,500,000 |
Barclays Bank PLC, 3.30%, 1/6/23(2) | 25,000,000 | 24,784,444 |
Barclays Capital, Inc., 2.12%, 11/10/22(2) | 10,000,000 | 9,977,000 |
Bedford Row Funding Corp., VRN, 3.46%, (SOFR plus 0.42%), 11/28/22 (LOC: Royal Bank of Canada)(2) | 14,400,000 | 14,399,308 |
Bedford Row Funding Corp., VRN, 3.43%, (SOFR plus 0.47%), 4/18/23 (LOC: Royal Bank of Canada)(2) | 15,000,000 | 15,000,000 |
BNP Paribas SA, VRN, 3.37%, (SOFR plus 0.41%), 12/13/22 | 32,500,000 | 32,500,000 |
CAFCO LLC, 3.09%, 11/8/22 (LOC: Citibank N.A.) | 9,000,000 | 8,971,310 |
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, 0.22%, 11/4/22(2) | 9,000,000 | 9,000,000 |
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, 3.66%, 5/2/23(2) | 305,000 | 298,666 |
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, VRN, 3.52%, (SOFR plus 0.56%), 7/7/23(2) | 13,300,000 | 13,300,000 |
Charta LLC, 2.98%, 11/2/22 (LOC: Citibank N.A.) | 17,500,000 | 17,454,733 |
Charta LLC, 4.02%, 1/9/23 (LOC: Citibank N.A.) | 31,000,000 | 30,662,444 |
Chesham Finance Ltd. / Chesham Finance LLC, 3.10%, 10/3/22 (LOC: Nordea Bank Abp)(2) | 10,500,000 | 10,498,215 |
Chesham Finance Ltd. / Chesham Finance LLC, 3.10%, 10/3/22 (LOC: Societe Generale SA)(2) | 37,500,000 | 37,493,625 |
Chesham Finance Ltd. / Chesham Finance LLC, 3.10%, 10/3/22 (LOC: HSBC Bank PLC)(2) | 60,000,000 | 59,989,800 |
Collateralized Commercial Paper FLEX Co. LLC, VRN, 3.16%, (SOFR plus 0.20%), 10/3/22 (LOC: J.P. Morgan Securities LLC)(2) | 25,000,000 | 25,000,000 |
Collateralized Commercial Paper FLEX Co. LLC, VRN, 3.33%, (SOFR plus 0.37%), 3/14/23 (LOC: J.P. Morgan Securities LLC)(2) | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 |
Collateralized Commercial Paper V Co. LLC, VRN, 3.35%, (SOFR plus 0.39%), 10/12/22 (LOC: J.P. Morgan Securities LLC) | 30,000,000 | 30,000,000 |
Commonwealth Bank of Australia, VRN, 3.31%, (SOFR plus 0.35%), 10/21/22(2) | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 |
Fairway Finance Co. LLC, VRN, 3.43%, (SOFR plus 0.47%), 1/27/23 (LOC: Bank of Montreal)(2) | 21,000,000 | 21,000,000 |
Glencove Funding LLC, 2.62%, 10/6/22 (LOC: Standard Chartered Bank)(2) | 11,100,000 | 11,096,038 |
Glencove Funding LLC, 3.22%, 11/30/22 (LOC: Standard Chartered Bank)(2) | 6,500,000 | 6,465,875 |
GTA Funding LLC, 4.11%, 1/25/23 (LOC: Toronto-Dominion Bank) | 2,500,000 | 2,467,778 |
GTA Funding LLC, 3.79%, 2/28/23 (LOC: Toronto-Dominion Bank) | 5,599,000 | 5,513,382 |
JP Morgan Securities LLC, 4.07%, 6/6/23(2) | 8,200,000 | 7,979,693 |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Legacy Capital Co. LLC, Series A, VRN, 3.23%, (SOFR plus 0.27%), 12/28/22 (LOC: Macquarie Bank Ltd.)(2) | $ | 18,500,000 | | $ | 18,500,000 | |
LMA-Americas LLC, 3.10%, 11/15/22 (LOC: Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank)(2) | 1,294,000 | 1,289,099 |
MetLife Short Term Funding LLC, 3.35%, 2/22/23 | 20,500,000 | 20,233,500 |
National Australia Bank Ltd., Series CPIB, VRN, 3.35%, (SOFR plus 0.39%), 11/10/22(2) | 7,850,000 | 7,850,000 |
National Australia Bank Ltd., Series CPIB, VRN, 3.37%, (SOFR plus 0.41%), 12/5/22(2) | 5,650,000 | 5,650,000 |
National Australia Bank Ltd., Series CPIB, VRN, 3.44%, (SOFR plus 0.48%), 12/29/22(2) | 22,000,000 | 22,000,000 |
National Australia Bank Ltd., Series CPIB, VRN, 3.44%, (SOFR plus 0.48%), 1/3/23(2) | 5,000,000 | 5,000,000 |
Nordea Bank Abp, 0.27%, 10/21/22 | 10,000,000 | 9,998,500 |
Nordea Bank Abp, 0.44%, 11/21/22 | 12,500,000 | 12,492,297 |
Old Line Funding LLC, 1.97%, 11/2/22 (LOC: Royal Bank of Canada)(2) | 11,500,000 | 11,480,271 |
Royal Bank of Canada, 0.24%, 10/12/22(2) | 9,750,000 | 9,749,285 |
Royal Bank of Canada, VRN, 3.21%, (SOFR plus 0.25%), 12/1/22(2) | 4,980,000 | 4,980,000 |
Royal Bank of Canada, VRN, 3.39%, (SOFR plus 0.43%), 3/1/23(2) | 15,000,000 | 15,000,000 |
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, Series GLOB, VRN, 3.42%, (SOFR plus 0.44%), 12/27/22(2) | 17,250,000 | 17,250,000 |
Svenska Handelsbanken AB, 0.35%, 11/1/22(2) | 16,990,000 | 16,985,026 |
Svenska Handelsbanken AB, VRN, 3.38%, (SOFR plus 0.40%), 3/1/23(2) | 27,000,000 | 27,000,000 |
Svenska Handelsbanken AB, VRN, 3.51%, (SOFR plus 0.53%), 5/19/23(2) | 5,000,000 | 5,000,000 |
Toronto-Dominion Bank, 2.09%, 11/9/22(2) | 5,000,000 | 4,988,950 |
Toronto-Dominion Bank, VRN, 3.48%, 3/6/23(2) | 11,500,000 | 11,500,000 |
Toyota Credit de Puerto Rico Corp., VRN, 3.38%, (SOFR plus 0.40%), 10/28/22 | 21,000,000 | 21,000,000 |
UBS AG, VRN, 3.16%, (SOFR plus 0.20%), 10/14/22(2) | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 |
UBS AG, VRN, 3.61%, (SOFR plus 0.65%), 6/29/23(2) | 20,500,000 | 20,500,000 |
UBS AG, VRN, 3.54%, (SOFR plus 0.58%), 9/22/23(2) | 18,600,000 | 18,600,000 |
Versailles Commercial Paper LLC, VRN, 3.41%, (SOFR plus 0.45%), 10/11/22 (LOC: Natixis)(2) | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 |
Washington Morgan Capital Co. LLC, 2.65%, 10/27/22 (LOC: Goldman Sachs & Co.)(2) | 15,000,000 | 14,971,833 |
Westpac Banking Corp., 0.27%, 10/12/22 | 15,500,000 | 15,498,721 |
Westpac Banking Corp., VRN, 3.51%, (SOFR plus 0.55%), 2/23/23(2) | 7,500,000 | 7,499,981 |
TOTAL COMMERCIAL PAPER |
| 856,256,395 |
CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT — 19.9% |
|
|
Banco Santander SA, 3.34%, 12/21/22(2) | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 |
Bank of Montreal, VRN, 3.21%, (SOFR plus 0.25%), 3/1/23 | 7,000,000 | 7,000,000 |
Bank of Montreal, VRN, 3.57%, (SOFR plus 0.61%), 7/21/23 | 5,000,000 | 5,000,000 |
Bank of Montreal, VRN, 3.71%, (SOFR plus 0.75%), 8/1/23 | 17,500,000 | 17,500,000 |
Bank of Nova Scotia, VRN, 3.11%, (SOFR plus 0.15%), 10/21/22 | 15,000,000 | 14,999,666 |
Bank of Nova Scotia, VRN, 3.11%, (SOFR plus 0.15%), 10/28/22 | 9,000,000 | 8,999,662 |
Bank of Nova Scotia, VRN, 3.36%, (SOFR plus 0.40%), 12/5/22 | 13,500,000 | 13,500,000 |
Bayerische Landesbank, 3.19%, 11/3/22 | 150,000 | 150,007 |
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, 3.96%, 8/15/23(2) | 12,500,000 | 12,500,000 |
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, 4.02%, 9/13/23(2) | 18,500,000 | 18,500,000 |
Cooperatieve Rabobank UA, 3.71%, 5/31/23(2) | 19,900,000 | 19,910,378 |
Cooperatieve Rabobank UA, VRN, 3.35%, (SOFR plus 0.39%), 12/29/22 | 36,000,000 | 36,000,000 |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | Value |
Credit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank SA, 3.06%, 10/3/22 (LOC: Credit Agricole SA)(2) | $ | 33,410,000 | | $ | 33,410,000 | |
Natixis SA, 0.30%, 10/21/22 | 1,000,000 | 998,617 |
Natixis SA, 3.21%, 1/4/23 | 334,000 | 331,791 |
Natixis SA, 3.81%, 3/6/23 | 19,000,000 | 19,000,000 |
Nordea Bank Abp, VRN, 3.30%, (SOFR plus 0.34%), 10/17/22 | 7,900,000 | 7,900,000 |
Royal Bank of Canada, 4.02%, 7/14/23(2) | 18,100,000 | 18,100,000 |
Royal Bank of Canada, 4.22%, 9/1/23(2) | 5,000,000 | 5,000,000 |
Royal Bank of Canada, 4.10%, 9/6/23(2) | 20,000,000 | 20,000,000 |
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, 3.27%, 12/19/22 | 1,500,000 | 1,499,999 |
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Ltd., 2.87%, 11/1/22(2) | 17,750,000 | 17,750,000 |
Svenska Handelsbanken AB, VRN, 3.18%, (SOFR plus 0.20%), 1/25/23(2) | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 |
Svenska Handelsbanken AB, VRN, 3.45%, (SOFR plus 0.47%), 5/3/23(2) | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 |
Toronto-Dominion Bank, 0.39%, 12/14/22 | 10,500,000 | 10,500,000 |
Toronto-Dominion Bank, 0.40%, 12/16/22 | 5,500,000 | 5,500,000 |
Toronto-Dominion Bank, 3.75%, 6/16/23 | 7,500,000 | 7,500,000 |
Toronto-Dominion Bank, 4.07%, 7/18/23 | 340,000 | 337,983 |
Toronto-Dominion Bank, 4.00%, 8/14/23 | 12,500,000 | 12,500,000 |
Toronto-Dominion Bank, 4.25%, 9/8/23(2) | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 |
Toronto-Dominion Bank, 4.35%, 9/13/23(2) | 5,500,000 | 5,500,000 |
Toronto-Dominion Bank, VRN, 3.44%, 2/24/23 | 6,000,000 | 6,000,000 |
TOTAL CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT |
| 365,888,103 |
CORPORATE BONDS — 15.6% |
|
|
12th & Yesler Owner LLC, VRDN, 3.15%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FHLB) | 27,000,000 | 27,000,000 |
412 Madison LLC, VRDN, 3.15%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FNMA) | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
500 Columbia Place LLC, VRDN, 3.15%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FHLB) | 7,000,000 | 7,000,000 |
Allen C Stonecipher Life Insurance Trust, VRDN, 3.14%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FHLB) | 17,880,000 | 17,880,000 |
Anton Santa Cruz LLC, VRDN, 3.15%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FHLB) | 5,990,000 | 5,990,000 |
Bellevue 10 Apartments LLC, VRDN, 3.18%, 10/10/22 (LOC: Northern Trust Company) | 12,670,000 | 12,670,000 |
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, VRN, 3.76%, (SOFR plus 0.80%), 3/17/23(2) | 4,215,000 | 4,215,814 |
CG-USA Simi Valley LP, VRDN, 3.15%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FHLB) | 8,500,000 | 8,500,000 |
Champion Insurance Trust, VRDN, 3.17%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FHLB) | 4,320,000 | 4,320,000 |
Cypress Bend Real Estate Development Co. LLC, VRDN, 3.20%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FHLB) | 15,090,000 | 15,090,000 |
DNB Bank ASA, VRN, 3.72%, (3-month LIBOR plus 0.62%), 12/2/22(2) | 500,000 | 500,291 |
Fiore Capital LLC, VRDN, 3.35%, 10/7/22 (LOC: Wells Fargo Bank N.A.) | 13,975,000 | 13,975,000 |
Foothill Garden NV Investors LLC, VRDN, 3.15%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FHLB) | 10,950,000 | 10,950,000 |
General Secretariat of the Organization of American States, VRDN, 3.25%, 11/15/22 (LOC: Bank of America N.A.) | 12,910,000 | 12,910,000 |
Gold River 659 LLC, VRDN, 3.15%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FHLB) | 12,000,000 | 12,000,000 |
Hartsfield Family Trust 2021, VRDN, 3.14%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FHLB) | 5,210,000 | 5,210,000 |
JL Irrevocable Trust, VRDN, 3.20%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FHLB) | 2,000,000 | 2,000,000 |
KDF Glenview LP, VRDN, 3.15%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FHLB) | 8,000,000 | 8,000,000 |
Krawitz Family Insurance Trust, VRDN, 3.14%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FHLB) | 4,000,000 | 4,000,000 |
Labcon North America, VRDN, 3.25%, 10/7/22 (LOC: Bank of the West) | 1,980,000 | 1,980,000 |
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| Principal Amount | Value |
Labcon North America, VRDN, 3.25%, 10/7/22 (LOC: Bank of the West) | $ | 5,910,000 | | $ | 5,910,000 | |
Ness Family Partners LP, VRDN, 3.25%, 10/7/22 (LOC: Bank of the West) | 5,240,000 | | 5,240,000 | |
New Village Green LLC, VRDN, 3.15%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FHLB) | 6,410,000 | 6,410,000 |
Nicholas David Nurse 2020 Irrevocable Trust, VRDN, 3.14%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FHLB) | 8,175,000 | 8,175,000 |
Nuveen Credit Strategies Income Fund, VRDN, 3.22%, 10/7/22 (LOC: Societe Generale SA)(2) | 16,000,000 | 16,000,000 |
Nuveen Preferred & Income Opportunities Fund, VRDN, 3.22%, 10/7/22 (LOC: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp.)(2) | 20,000,000 | 20,000,000 |
Nuveen Variable Rate Preferred & Income Fund, VRDN, 3.22%, 10/7/22 (LOC: Toronto-Dominion Bank)(2) | 21,250,000 | 21,250,000 |
Shil Park Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust, VRDN, 3.14%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FHLB) | 6,000,000 | 6,000,000 |
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, VRN, 3.88%, (3-month LIBOR plus 0.65%), 12/12/22(2) | 4,000,000 | 4,000,740 |
Uptown Newport Building Owner LP, VRDN, 3.17%, 10/7/22 (LOC: Landesbank Hessen-Thuringen Girozentrale) | 17,355,000 | 17,355,000 |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS |
| 285,531,845 |
MUNICIPAL SECURITIES — 12.4% |
|
|
Akron Bath Copley Joint Township Hospital District Rev., (Concordia Lutheran Ministries Obligated Group), VRDN, 3.15%, 10/7/22 (LOC: Truist Bank) | 5,855,000 | 5,855,000 |
Alaska Housing Finance Corp. Rev., VRDN, 3.18%, 10/7/22 | 15,045,000 | 15,045,000 |
Commonwealth of Massachusetts GO, 0.28%, 11/1/22 | 800,000 | 798,135 |
Illinois Housing Development Authority Rev., VRDN, 3.10%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FHLB)(LIQ FAC: FHLB) | 7,795,000 | 7,795,000 |
Illinois Housing Development Authority Rev., VRDN, 3.70%, 10/7/22 (SBBPA: FHLB) | 12,700,000 | 12,700,000 |
Kansas City Rev., VRDN, 3.25%, 10/7/22 (LOC: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.) | 1,875,000 | 1,875,000 |
Los Angeles Community College District GO, 3.80%, 2/1/23 | 8,500,000 | 8,500,000 |
Memphis Health Educational & Housing Facility Board Rev., (Pedcor Investments 2007-CIII LP), VRDN, 3.13%, 10/7/22 (LOC: U.S. Bank N.A.) | 1,095,000 | 1,095,000 |
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Rev., VRDN, 3.08%, 10/7/22 (SBBPA: PNC Bank N.A.) | 14,625,000 | 14,625,000 |
Michigan Finance Authority Rev., (School Loan Revolving Fund), VRDN, 3.08%, 10/7/22 (LOC: PNC Bank N.A.) | 8,000,000 | 8,000,000 |
Mizuho Floater/Residual Trust Rev., VRDN, 3.34%, 11/4/22 (LOC: Mizuho Bank Ltd.)(LIQ FAC: Mizuho Capital Markets LLC)(2) | 2,340,000 | 2,340,000 |
Mizuho Floater/Residual Trust Rev., VRDN, 3.34%, 11/4/22 (LOC: Mizuho Capital Markets LLC)(LIQ FAC: Mizuho Capital Markets LLC)(2) | 1,675,000 | 1,675,000 |
Mizuho Floater/Residual Trust Rev., VRDN, 3.34%, 11/4/22 (LOC: Mizuho Capital Markets LLC)(LIQ FAC: Mizuho Capital Markets LLC)(2) | 15,823,353 | 15,823,353 |
New York GO, 0.45%, 11/1/22 | 1,785,000 | 1,781,112 |
New York State Housing Finance Agency Rev., (29 Flatbush Associates LLC), VRDN, 3.43%, 10/7/22 (LOC: Landesbank Hessen-Thuringen Girozentrale) | 6,635,000 | 6,635,000 |
New York State Housing Finance Agency Rev., (L&M 93rd Street LLC), VRDN, 3.15%, 10/7/22 (LOC: Landesbank Hessen-Thuringen Girozentrale) | 1,100,000 | 1,100,000 |
Pasadena Public Financing Authority Rev., VRDN, 3.34%, 10/7/22 (SBBPA: Bank of the West) | 11,935,000 | 11,935,000 |
South Dakota Housing Development Authority Rev., VRDN, 3.22%, 10/7/22 (SBBPA: South Dakota Housing Development Authority) | 19,105,000 | 19,105,000 |
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| Principal Amount | Value |
St. Charles Parish Rev., (Randa Properties LLC), VRDN, 3.31%, 10/7/22 (LOC: Capital One N.A. and FHLB) | $ | 1,345,000 | | $ | 1,345,000 | |
State of California Department of Water Resources, 2.85%, 10/6/22 | 1,293,000 | 1,292,963 |
Taxable Municipal Funding Trust Rev., VRDN, 3.30%, 11/4/22 (LOC: Barclays Bank PLC)(2) | 31,240,000 | | 31,240,000 | |
Taxable Municipal Funding Trust Rev., VRDN, 3.30%, 11/4/22 (LOC: Barclays Bank PLC)(2) | 16,327,000 | 16,327,000 |
Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts/Certificates COP, VRDN, 3.25%, 10/7/22 (LOC: Royal Bank of Canada)(2) | 13,395,000 | 13,395,000 |
Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts/Certificates Rev., VRDN, 3.16%, 10/7/22 (LOC: Barclays Bank PLC)(2) | 18,020,000 | 18,020,000 |
Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts/Certificates Rev., VRDN, 3.25%, 10/7/22 (LOC: Royal Bank of Canada)(2) | 3,750,000 | 3,750,000 |
University of Massachusetts Building Authority Rev., 3.95%, 11/1/22 | 5,500,000 | 5,503,735 |
TOTAL MUNICIPAL SECURITIES |
| 227,556,298 |
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES(1) — 5.7% |
|
|
U.S. Treasury Bills, 2.78%, 11/22/22 | 5,000,000 | 4,966,095 |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 2.75%, 11/29/22 | 8,750,000 | 8,712,732 |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 2.99%, 1/19/23 | 8,500,000 | 8,425,795 |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 1.30%, 1/26/23 | 4,925,000 | 4,905,075 |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 2.93%, 2/2/23 | 4,000,000 | 3,961,367 |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 3.58%, 3/16/23 | 9,000,000 | 8,857,935 |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 1.64%, 3/23/23 | 17,500,000 | 17,367,831 |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 1.93%, 4/20/23 | 17,500,000 | 17,319,104 |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 3.09%, 7/13/23 | 7,500,000 | 7,317,671 |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 3.32%, 7/13/23 | 12,500,000 | 12,196,119 |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 3.64%, 9/7/23 | 10,750,000 | 10,399,747 |
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES |
| 104,429,471 |
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 100.2% |
| 1,839,662,112 |
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (0.2)% |
| (4,240,948) |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% |
| $ | 1,835,421,164 | |
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
COP | - | Certificates of Participation |
FHLB | - | Federal Home Loan Bank |
FNMA | - | Federal National Mortgage Association |
GO | - | General Obligation |
LIBOR | - | London Interbank Offered Rate |
LIQ FAC | - | Liquidity Facilities |
LOC | - | Letter of Credit |
SBBPA | - | Standby Bond Purchase Agreement |
SOFR | - | Secured Overnight Financing Rate |
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 $996,171,306, which represented 54.3% of total net assets.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED) | |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (amortized cost and cost for federal income tax purposes) | $ | 1,839,662,112 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 1,305,000 | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | 3,296,051 | |
Interest receivable | 3,652,509 | |
| 1,847,915,672 | |
| |
Liabilities | |
Disbursements in excess of demand deposit cash | 53,664 | |
Payable for investments purchased | 10,000,000 | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 1,580,582 | |
Accrued management fees | 852,484 | |
Distribution and service fees payable | 7,778 | |
| 12,494,508 | |
| |
Net Assets | $ | 1,835,421,164 | |
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Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital paid in | $ | 1,835,451,506 | |
Distributable earnings | (30,342) | |
| $ | 1,835,421,164 | |
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| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share |
Investor Class | $1,808,310,056 | 1,808,488,289 | $1.00 |
A Class | $21,567,912 | 21,556,816 | $1.00 |
C Class | $5,543,196 | 5,541,545 | $1.00 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED) | |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Interest | $ | 14,685,050 | |
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Expenses: | |
Management fees | 5,114,816 | |
Distribution and service fees: | |
A Class | 26,498 | |
C Class | 23,393 | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 60,698 | |
Other expenses | 14,852 | |
| 5,240,257 | |
Fees waived | (73,066) | |
| 5,167,191 | |
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Net investment income (loss) | 9,517,859 | |
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Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (9,668) | |
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | 9,508,191 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
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SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2022 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | September 30, 2022 | March 31, 2022 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 9,517,859 | | $ | 168,539 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | (9,668) | | (15,353) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 9,508,191 | | 153,186 | |
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Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From earnings: | | |
Investor Class | (9,411,626) | | (166,191) | |
A Class | (90,367) | | (2,036) | |
C Class | (15,678) | | (312) | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (9,517,671) | | (168,539) | |
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Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 4) | 99,584,554 | | 20,976,515 | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | 99,575,074 | | 20,961,162 | |
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Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 1,735,846,090 | | 1,714,884,928 | |
End of period | $ | 1,835,421,164 | | $ | 1,735,846,090 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED)
1. Organization
American Century Investment Trust (the trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company and is organized as a Massachusetts business trust. Prime Money Market Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series issued by the trust. The fund’s investment objective is to seek to earn the highest level of current income while preserving the value of your investment.
The fund offers the Investor Class, A Class and C Class. The A Class and C Class may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the fund in preparation of its financial statements. The fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This may require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management evaluated the impact of events or transactions occurring through the date the financial statements were issued that would merit recognition or disclosure.
Investment Valuations — The fund determines the fair value of its investments and computes its net asset value (NAV) per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. The value of investments of the fund is determined by American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor), as the valuation designee, pursuant to its valuation policies and procedures. The Board of Trustees oversees the valuation designee and reviews its valuation policies and procedures at least annually. Investments are generally valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. If the valuation designee determines that the amortized cost does not reflect an investment’s fair value, such investment is valued as determined in good faith by the valuation designee.
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, 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 funds in the American Century Investments family of funds that have the same investment advisor and distributor as the fund. For purposes of determining the Investment Category Fee and Complex Fee, the assets of funds managed by the investment advisor that invest exclusively in the shares of other funds (funds of funds) are not included. The 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, 2022 was $59,999, $758 and $238 for Investor Class, A Class, and C Class, respectively. The effective annual management fee before and after waiver for each class for the period ended September 30, 2022 was 0.57%.
Distribution and Service Fees — The Board of Trustees has adopted a separate Master Distribution and Individual Shareholder Services Plan for each of the A Class and C Class (collectively the plans), pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act. The plans provide that the A Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.25%. The plans provide that the C Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.75%, of which 0.25% is paid for individual shareholder services and 0.50% is paid for distribution services. The fees are computed and accrued daily based on each class’s daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The fees are used to pay financial intermediaries for distribution and individual shareholder services. Fees incurred under the plans during the period ended September 30, 2022 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, 2022 was $4,899 and $7,172 for the A Class and C Class, respectively. The effective annual distribution and service fee after waiver was 0.20% for the A Class and 0.52% 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 $23,670,000 and $9,180,000, 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, 2022 | Year ended March 31, 2022 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class | | | | |
Sold | 482,219,527 | | $ | 482,219,527 | | 877,620,928 | | $ | 877,620,928 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 9,411,626 | | 9,411,626 | | 154,372 | | 154,372 | |
Redeemed | (390,900,819) | | (390,900,819) | | (862,412,849) | | (862,412,849) | |
| 100,730,334 | | 100,730,334 | | 15,362,451 | | 15,362,451 | |
A Class | | | | |
Sold | 3,221,810 | | 3,221,810 | | 6,447,835 | | 6,447,835 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 90,367 | | 90,367 | | 1,954 | | 1,954 | |
Redeemed | (3,183,193) | | (3,183,193) | | (5,032,216) | | (5,032,216) | |
| 128,984 | | 128,984 | | 1,417,573 | | 1,417,573 | |
C Class | | | | |
Sold | 1,344,337 | | 1,344,337 | | 6,961,958 | | 6,961,958 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 15,678 | | 15,678 | | 301 | | 301 | |
Redeemed | (2,634,779) | | (2,634,779) | | (2,765,768) | | (2,765,768) | |
| (1,274,764) | | (1,274,764) | | 4,196,491 | | 4,196,491 | |
Net increase (decrease) | 99,584,554 | | $ | 99,584,554 | | 20,976,515 | | $ | 20,976,515 | |
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. Financial institutions have started the process of phasing out LIBOR and the transition process to a replacement rate may lead to increased volatility or illiquidity in markets for instruments that rely on LIBOR. This could result in a change to the value of such instruments or a change in the cost of temporary borrowing for the fund.
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, 2022, the fund had accumulated short-term capital losses of $(20,841), 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 |
2022(2) | $1.00 | 0.01 | —(3) | 0.01 | (0.01) | — | (0.01) | $1.00 | 0.53% | 0.58%(4) | 0.58%(4) | 1.07%(4) | 1.07%(4) | $1,808,310 | |
2022 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | — | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.18% | 0.58% | 0.01% | (0.39)% | $1,707,589 | |
2021 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | — | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.10% | 0.35% | 0.58% | 0.09% | (0.14)% | $1,692,242 | |
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) | 0.00 | (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 | |
A Class |
2022(2) | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | — | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.43% | 0.78%(4) | 0.83%(4) | 0.87%(4) | 0.82%(4) | $21,568 | |
2022 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | — | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.18% | 0.83% | 0.01% | (0.64)% | $21,439 | |
2021 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | — | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.05% | 0.40% | 0.83% | 0.04% | (0.39)% | $20,022 | |
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 | |
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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) |
C Class |
2022(2) | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | — | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.27% | 1.10%(4) | 1.33%(4) | 0.55%(4) | 0.32%(4) | $5,543 | |
2022 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | — | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.21% | 1.33% | (0.02)% | (1.14)% | $6,818 | |
2021 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | — | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.60% | 1.33% | (0.16)% | (0.89)% | $2,622 | |
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 | |
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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, 2022 (unaudited).
(3)Per-share amount was less than $0.005.
(4)Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Approval of Management Agreement |
At a meeting held on June 21, 2022, 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 of 1940 (the “Investment Company Act”), contracts for investment advisory services are required to be reviewed, evaluated, and approved by a majority of a fund’s Trustees, including a majority of the independent Trustees, 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 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.
In connection with its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board’s review and evaluation of the services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates included, but was not limited to, the following:
•the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, and other services provided and to be provided to the Fund including without limitation portfolio management and trading services, shareholder and intermediary service levels and quality, compliance and legal services, fund accounting and financial reporting, and fund share distribution;
•the wide range of other programs and services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates 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 similarly-managed 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, generally, and with respect to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic response, heightened areas of interest in the mutual fund industry and recent geopolitical issues;
•the Advisor’s business continuity plans, vendor management practices, and cyber security practices;
•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 principal investment strategies. Further, the Trustees recognize that the Advisor has an obligation to seek the best execution of fund trades. In providing these services, the Advisor utilizes teams of investment professionals (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 actions being taken to improve performance. The Fund’s performance was above the median of its peer group for the one-, three- and five-year periods, and below the median of its peer group for the ten-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.
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 fee structure and through reinvestment in its business, infrastructure, investment capabilities and initiatives to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded services.
Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than securities transaction expenses, 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. Given the broad proliferation of fee waivers to support positive money market fund yields and the wide variance of expenses waived, the Board recognized that net fee comparisons may not be a reliable analysis of fund expenses. With that in mind, the Board reviewed peer data both on a gross basis and net of applicable waivers. The Board concluded that the management fee paid by the
Fund to the Advisor under the management agreement is reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Comparison to Fees and Services Provided to Other Clients of the Advisor. The Board also requested and received information from the Advisor concerning the nature of the services, fees, costs, and profitability of its advisory services to advisory clients other than the Fund. They observed that these varying types of client accounts require different services and involve different regulatory and entrepreneurial risks than the management of the Fund. The Board analyzed this information and concluded that the fees charged and services provided to the Fund were reasonable by comparison.
Payments to Intermediaries. The Trustees also requested and received a description of payments made to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided by intermediaries. These payments include various payments made by the Fund or the Advisor to different types of intermediaries and recordkeepers for distribution and service activities provided with respect to the Fund. The Trustees reviewed such information and received representations from the Advisor that all such payments by the Fund were made pursuant to the Fund’s Rule 12b-1 Plan and that all such payments by the Advisor were made from the Advisor’s resources and reasonable profits.
Collateral or “Fall-Out” Benefits Derived by the Advisor. The Board considered the possible existence of collateral benefits the Advisor may receive as a result of its relationship with the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor’s primary business is managing funds and it generally does not use fund or shareholder information to generate profits in other lines of business, and therefore does not derive any significant collateral benefits from them. The Board noted that the Advisor may receive proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex. The Board also noted that the assets of those other accounts are, where applicable, included with the assets of the Fund to determine breakpoints in the management fee schedule.
Existing Relationship. The Board also considered whether there was any reason for not continuing the existing arrangement with the Advisor. In this regard, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund’s operations and various risks, uncertainties, and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision not to continue such relationship. In particular, the Board recognized that most shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Advisor’s industry standing and reputation and in the expectation that the Advisor will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund.
Conclusion of the Trustees. As a result of this process, the Board, including all of the independent Trustees, taking into account all of the factors discussed above and the information provided by the Advisor and others in connection with its review and throughout the year, concluded that the terms of the management agreement are fair and reasonable and that the management fee charged to the Fund is reasonable in light of the services provided and that the management agreement between the Fund and the Advisor should be renewed for an additional one-year period.
Retirement Account Information
As required by law, distributions you receive from certain retirement accounts are subject to federal income tax withholding, 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 first and third quarters of its fiscal year available on its website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021.
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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 ending September 30, 2022. It provides a market overview (below), followed by a schedule of fund investments and other financial information. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.
Inflation, Rates, Recession Worries Weighed on Financial Markets
The reporting period began with financial markets digesting the effects of soaring inflation, heightened market volatility and slowing growth. For more than a year, the effects of massive fiscal and monetary support, escalating energy prices, supply chain breakdowns and labor market shortages had driven inflation to multidecade highs. The Russia-Ukraine war continued to nudge commodity prices even higher, exacerbating existing inflationary pressures and further damaging global supply chains.
The Federal Reserve (Fed), which began tightening in March with a 25-basis-points (bps) hike, increased rates an additional 275 bps during the six-month period. Inflation was slow to respond, climbing to a 40-year-high 9.1% in June before slipping to 8.2% in September, largely due to falling gasoline prices. Policymakers indicated taming inflation remains their priority, even as the economy contracted in 2022’s first two quarters and an official recession appeared imminent.
In addition to fueling recession risk, the combination of elevated inflation and a hawkish Fed helped push Treasury yields sharply higher and stock prices significantly lower. Amid persistent market unrest, most stock and bond indices ended the six-month period with steep losses. Stocks, as measured by the S&P 500 Index, plunged more than 20%, while bonds, as measured by the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, tumbled more than 9%.
Staying Disciplined in Uncertain Times
We expect market volatility to linger as investors navigate a complex environment of high inflation, rising interest rates and economic uncertainty. In addition, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine complicates an increasingly tense geopolitical backdrop and threatens global energy markets. We will continue to monitor this evolving situation and what it broadly means for investors across asset classes.
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, 2022 | |
Types of Investments in Portfolio | % of net assets |
Corporate Bonds | 35.5% |
U.S. Treasury Securities | 26.7% |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | 7.7% |
Asset-Backed Securities | 7.5% |
Collateralized Loan Obligations | 7.1% |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | 2.3% |
Bank Loan Obligations | 2.1% |
U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | —* |
Short-Term Investments | 10.9% |
Other Assets and Liabilities | 0.2% |
*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, 2022 to September 30, 2022.
Actual Expenses
The table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses for each class. You may use the information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century Investments mutual fund, or I Class shares of the American Century Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century Investments account (i.e., not through a financial intermediary or employer-sponsored retirement plan account), American Century Investments may charge you a $25 annual account maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than $10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your accounts to pay the $25 fee. In determining your total eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in all personal accounts (including American Century Investments brokerage accounts) registered under your Social Security number. Personal accounts include individual accounts, joint accounts, UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth, Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other retirement accounts. If you have only business, business retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Investments brokerage accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. If you are subject to the account maintenance fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee amount.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return of a fund’s share class. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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| Beginning Account Value 4/1/22 | Ending Account Value 9/30/22 | Expenses Paid During Period(1) 4/1/22 - 9/30/22 | Annualized Expense Ratio(1) |
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $977.00 | $2.87 | 0.58% |
I Class | $1,000 | $977.50 | $2.38 | 0.48% |
A Class | $1,000 | $976.70 | $4.11 | 0.83% |
C Class | $1,000 | $973.10 | $7.82 | 1.58% |
R Class | $1,000 | $975.50 | $5.35 | 1.08% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $977.90 | $1.88 | 0.38% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $978.20 | $1.64 | 0.33% |
G Class | $1,000 | $980.70 | $0.05 | 0.01% |
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,022.16 | $2.94 | 0.58% |
I Class | $1,000 | $1,022.66 | $2.43 | 0.48% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,020.91 | $4.20 | 0.83% |
C Class | $1,000 | $1,017.15 | $7.99 | 1.58% |
R Class | $1,000 | $1,019.65 | $5.47 | 1.08% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $1,023.16 | $1.93 | 0.38% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $1,023.41 | $1.67 | 0.33% |
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, 2022 (UNAUDITED)
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CORPORATE BONDS — 35.5% |
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Aerospace and Defense — 0.1% | | |
Boeing Co., 1.43%, 2/4/24 | $ | 2,200,000 | | $ | 2,091,172 | |
Airlines — 0.4% | | |
American Airlines, Inc. / AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd., 5.50%, 4/20/26(1) | 3,165,385 | | 2,978,105 | |
United Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2020-1, Class B, 4.875%, 7/15/27 | 3,980,000 | | 3,722,496 | |
| | 6,700,601 | |
Automobiles — 3.2% | | |
American Honda Finance Corp., 0.55%, 7/12/24 | 6,000,000 | | 5,574,848 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 2.30%, 2/10/25 | 5,500,000 | | 4,880,795 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 3.375%, 11/13/25 | 1,000,000 | | 884,947 | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 3.70%, 5/9/23 | 5,000,000 | | 4,965,430 | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 1.05%, 3/8/24 | 5,000,000 | | 4,689,593 | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 1.20%, 10/15/24 | 5,000,000 | | 4,594,004 | |
Hyundai Capital America, 1.00%, 9/17/24(1) | 7,000,000 | | 6,400,665 | |
Mercedes-Benz Finance North America LLC, 0.75%, 3/1/24(1) | 5,500,000 | | 5,183,858 | |
Toyota Motor Credit Corp., 2.50%, 3/22/24 | 2,821,000 | | 2,735,802 | |
Toyota Motor Credit Corp., 3.95%, 6/30/25 | 3,000,000 | | 2,930,556 | |
Volkswagen Group of America Finance LLC, 0.75%, 11/23/22(1) | 4,000,000 | | 3,981,703 | |
| | 46,822,201 | |
Banks — 5.6% | | |
Banco Santander SA, VRN, 1.72%, 9/14/27 | 3,384,000 | | 2,803,540 | |
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 3.38%, 4/2/26 | 1,630,000 | | 1,540,517 | |
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 1.32%, 6/19/26 | 4,375,000 | | 3,887,172 | |
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 1.73%, 7/22/27 | 1,356,000 | | 1,164,661 | |
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 4.95%, 7/22/28 | 3,325,000 | | 3,198,222 | |
Bank of Ireland Group PLC, VRN, 2.03%, 9/30/27(1) | 1,947,000 | | 1,612,882 | |
BPCE SA, 4.625%, 7/11/24(1) | 4,683,000 | | 4,538,084 | |
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, 3.95%, 8/4/25 | 1,600,000 | | 1,546,271 | |
Citigroup, Inc., VRN, 2.01%, 1/25/26 | 3,036,000 | | 2,792,309 | |
Citigroup, Inc., VRN, 3.11%, 4/8/26 | 2,700,000 | | 2,532,557 | |
Citigroup, Inc., VRN, 5.61%, 9/29/26 | 3,690,000 | | 3,672,206 | |
Discover Bank, VRN, 4.68%, 8/9/28 | 5,000,000 | | 4,796,047 | |
DNB Bank ASA, VRN, 2.97%, 3/28/25(1) | 3,265,000 | | 3,151,412 | |
Fifth Third Bancorp, VRN, 4.06%, 4/25/28 | 862,000 | | 809,983 | |
First-Citizens Bank & Trust Co., VRN, 3.93%, 6/19/24 | 785,000 | | 774,668 | |
FNB Corp., 2.20%, 2/24/23 | 530,000 | | 522,721 | |
HSBC Holdings PLC, VRN, 1.16%, 11/22/24 | 5,262,000 | | 4,974,707 | |
HSBC Holdings PLC, VRN, 4.18%, 12/9/25 | 2,325,000 | | 2,225,465 | |
Huntington Bancshares, Inc., VRN, 4.44%, 8/4/28 | 2,270,000 | | 2,146,865 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 1.56%, 12/10/25 | 3,820,000 | | 3,505,756 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 1.04%, 2/4/27 | 2,362,000 | | 2,009,572 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 1.58%, 4/22/27 | 3,260,000 | | 2,818,050 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 1.47%, 9/22/27 | 1,844,000 | | 1,561,434 | |
Lloyds Banking Group PLC, VRN, 4.72%, 8/11/26 | 2,265,000 | | 2,177,810 | |
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., VRN, 5.35%, 9/13/28 | 4,090,000 | | 3,991,745 | |
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NatWest Group PLC, VRN, 5.52%, 9/30/28 | $ | 2,270,000 | | $ | 2,157,297 | |
Nordea Bank Abp, 4.75%, 9/22/25(1) | 3,075,000 | | 3,027,143 | |
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, 3.70%, 6/9/25(1) | 2,322,000 | | 2,236,166 | |
Synchrony Bank, 5.40%, 8/22/25 | 4,425,000 | | 4,318,279 | |
Toronto-Dominion Bank, 4.11%, 6/8/27 | 2,325,000 | | 2,195,060 | |
UniCredit SpA, VRN, 2.57%, 9/22/26(1) | 4,455,000 | | 3,821,285 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., VRN, 4.54%, 8/15/26 | 871,000 | | 843,099 | |
| | 83,352,985 | |
Beverages — 0.2% | | |
Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc., 0.75%, 3/15/24 | 2,744,000 | | 2,586,541 | |
Biotechnology — 0.8% | | |
AbbVie, Inc., 2.30%, 11/21/22 | 4,670,000 | | 4,658,999 | |
AbbVie, Inc., 2.60%, 11/21/24 | 5,000,000 | | 4,761,850 | |
CSL Finance PLC, 3.85%, 4/27/27(1) | 2,500,000 | | 2,369,155 | |
| | 11,790,004 | |
Capital Markets — 2.0% | | |
Bank of New York Mellon Corp., VRN, 4.41%, 7/24/26 | 4,020,000 | | 3,930,847 | |
Deutsche Bank AG, VRN, 4.30%, 5/24/28 | 4,500,000 | | 4,014,150 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., VRN, 1.76%, 1/24/25 | 8,190,000 | | 7,786,500 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., VRN, 4.39%, 6/15/27 | 2,709,000 | | 2,582,516 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., VRN, 1.95%, 10/21/27 | 1,033,000 | | 884,688 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., VRN, 2.64%, 2/24/28 | 1,025,000 | | 890,483 | |
Golub Capital BDC, Inc., 2.50%, 8/24/26 | 1,181,000 | | 991,357 | |
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 0.79%, 5/30/25 | 1,570,000 | | 1,445,979 | |
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 1.16%, 10/21/25 | 3,118,000 | | 2,843,429 | |
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 2.63%, 2/18/26 | 2,538,000 | | 2,366,702 | |
Owl Rock Capital Corp., 3.40%, 7/15/26 | 461,000 | | 396,071 | |
Owl Rock Core Income Corp., 3.125%, 9/23/26 | 791,000 | | 665,856 | |
UBS Group AG, VRN, 1.49%, 8/10/27(1) | 1,672,000 | | 1,406,616 | |
| | 30,205,194 | |
Chemicals — 0.2% | | |
Sherwin-Williams Co., 4.25%, 8/8/25 | 2,944,000 | | 2,876,438 | |
Construction and Engineering — 0.2% | | |
Quanta Services, Inc., 0.95%, 10/1/24 | 4,000,000 | | 3,655,687 | |
Consumer Finance — 1.1% | | |
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 1.15%, 10/29/23 | 2,002,000 | | 1,902,911 | |
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 1.65%, 10/29/24 | 1,891,000 | | 1,729,274 | |
American Express Co., 3.95%, 8/1/25 | 4,730,000 | | 4,584,063 | |
Avolon Holdings Funding Ltd., 4.375%, 5/1/26(1) | 838,000 | | 750,565 | |
BOC Aviation USA Corp., 1.625%, 4/29/24(1) | 3,030,000 | | 2,862,838 | |
Capital One Financial Corp., VRN, 4.99%, 7/24/26 | 610,000 | | 596,694 | |
OneMain Finance Corp., 8.25%, 10/1/23 | 4,005,000 | | 4,055,379 | |
| | 16,481,724 | |
Containers and Packaging — 0.9% | | |
Amcor Flexibles North America, Inc., 4.00%, 5/17/25 | 1,045,000 | | 1,009,992 | |
Berry Global, Inc., 0.95%, 2/15/24 | 5,200,000 | | 4,889,243 | |
Graphic Packaging International LLC, 0.82%, 4/15/24(1) | 8,500,000 | | 7,899,618 | |
| | 13,798,853 | |
Diversified Financial Services — 0.1% | | |
Antares Holdings LP, 2.75%, 1/15/27(1) | 1,091,000 | | 869,967 | |
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Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.7% | | |
AT&T, Inc., 4.10%, 2/15/28 | $ | 3,000,000 | | $ | 2,799,895 | |
Level 3 Financing, Inc., 3.40%, 3/1/27(1) | 4,040,000 | | 3,391,479 | |
Telecom Italia SpA, 5.30%, 5/30/24(1) | 4,225,000 | | 3,996,195 | |
| | 10,187,569 | |
Electric Utilities — 2.7% | | |
American Electric Power Co., Inc., 0.75%, 11/1/23 | 5,000,000 | | 4,790,997 | |
American Electric Power Co., Inc., 2.03%, 3/15/24 | 5,000,000 | | 4,788,591 | |
Black Hills Corp., 1.04%, 8/23/24 | 7,000,000 | | 6,470,737 | |
Emera US Finance LP, 0.83%, 6/15/24 | 6,000,000 | | 5,563,277 | |
Entergy Louisiana LLC, 0.62%, 11/17/23 | 3,023,000 | | 2,892,514 | |
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., 0.65%, 3/1/23 | 7,000,000 | | 6,894,292 | |
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., 4.26%, 9/1/24 | 3,000,000 | | 2,958,958 | |
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., 4.45%, 6/20/25 | 5,280,000 | | 5,193,997 | |
| | 39,553,363 | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components — 0.3% | |
Teledyne Technologies, Inc., 0.95%, 4/1/24 | 5,250,000 | | 4,905,899 | |
Energy Equipment and Services — 0.3% | | |
Baker Hughes Holdings LLC / Baker Hughes Co-Obligor, Inc., 1.23%, 12/15/23 | 4,000,000 | | 3,837,373 | |
Entertainment — 0.3% | | |
Netflix, Inc., 5.875%, 11/15/28 | 1,465,000 | | 1,433,180 | |
Warnermedia Holdings, Inc., 3.79%, 3/15/25(1) | 1,215,000 | | 1,148,287 | |
Warnermedia Holdings, Inc., 3.76%, 3/15/27(1) | 2,017,000 | | 1,807,128 | |
| | 4,388,595 | |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 1.9% | | |
American Tower Corp., 3.65%, 3/15/27 | 889,000 | | 814,101 | |
Brixmor Operating Partnership LP, 3.65%, 6/15/24 | 5,200,000 | | 5,025,650 | |
Mid-America Apartments LP, 3.60%, 6/1/27 | 5,420,000 | | 5,034,624 | |
Sabra Health Care LP, 5.125%, 8/15/26 | 4,200,000 | | 3,945,832 | |
SBA Tower Trust, 3.45%, 3/15/48(1) | 6,138,000 | | 6,082,700 | |
VICI Properties LP, 4.375%, 5/15/25 | 7,000,000 | | 6,673,450 | |
| | 27,576,357 | |
Food and Staples Retailing — 0.1% | | |
Albertsons Cos., Inc. / Safeway, Inc. / New Albertsons LP / Albertsons LLC, 3.50%, 2/15/23(1) | 1,000,000 | | 990,100 | |
Food Products — 0.4% | | |
Conagra Brands, Inc., 4.60%, 11/1/25 | 3,000,000 | | 2,932,912 | |
Mondelez International Holdings Netherlands BV, 4.25%, 9/15/25(1) | 2,476,000 | | 2,425,052 | |
Mondelez International, Inc., 2.125%, 3/17/24 | 904,000 | | 868,654 | |
| | 6,226,618 | |
Gas Utilities — 0.6% | | |
Atmos Energy Corp., 0.625%, 3/9/23 | 3,750,000 | | 3,691,036 | |
CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp., 0.70%, 3/2/23 | 5,000,000 | | 4,909,142 | |
| | 8,600,178 | |
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 0.7% | | |
Baxter International, Inc., 1.32%, 11/29/24 | 7,000,000 | | 6,468,625 | |
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., 1.45%, 11/22/24 | 3,920,000 | | 3,628,339 | |
| | 10,096,964 | |
Health Care Providers and Services — 1.4% | | |
Centene Corp., 4.25%, 12/15/27 | 8,370,000 | | 7,673,825 | |
HCA, Inc., 5.00%, 3/15/24 | 2,800,000 | | 2,783,400 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Humana, Inc., 0.65%, 8/3/23 | $ | 6,725,000 | | $ | 6,496,115 | |
Universal Health Services, Inc., 1.65%, 9/1/26(1) | 4,387,000 | | 3,681,599 | |
| | 20,634,939 | |
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 0.5% | | |
Hyatt Hotels Corp., 1.30%, 10/1/23 | 5,000,000 | | 4,812,085 | |
International Game Technology PLC, 6.50%, 2/15/25(1) | 2,061,000 | | 2,058,918 | |
| | 6,871,003 | |
Insurance — 1.5% | | |
Athene Global Funding, 2.51%, 3/8/24(1) | 3,750,000 | | 3,584,959 | |
Equitable Financial Life Global Funding, 1.30%, 7/12/26(1) | 2,482,000 | | 2,158,627 | |
GA Global Funding Trust, 0.80%, 9/13/24(1) | 3,200,000 | | 2,898,482 | |
Jackson National Life Global Funding, 1.75%, 1/12/25(1) | 2,326,000 | | 2,139,772 | |
Met Tower Global Funding, 1.25%, 9/14/26(1) | 2,741,000 | | 2,360,425 | |
SBL Holdings, Inc., 5.125%, 11/13/26(1) | 9,875,000 | | 9,018,028 | |
| | 22,160,293 | |
IT Services — 0.2% | | |
Global Payments, Inc., 3.75%, 6/1/23 | 689,000 | | 682,948 | |
International Business Machines Corp., 3.30%, 5/15/26 | 2,310,000 | | 2,178,213 | |
| | 2,861,161 | |
Leisure Products — 0.2% | | |
Brunswick Corp., 0.85%, 8/18/24 | 4,000,000 | | 3,686,667 | |
Life Sciences Tools and Services — 1.0% | | |
Illumina, Inc., 0.55%, 3/23/23 | 5,000,000 | | 4,897,556 | |
PerkinElmer, Inc., 0.85%, 9/15/24 | 5,000,000 | | 4,640,912 | |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., 1.22%, 10/18/24 | 5,250,000 | | 4,886,655 | |
| | 14,425,123 | |
Machinery — 1.3% | | |
Caterpillar Financial Services Corp., 3.40%, 5/13/25 | 5,580,000 | | 5,398,714 | |
CNH Industrial Capital LLC, 3.95%, 5/23/25 | 4,543,000 | | 4,386,426 | |
John Deere Capital Corp., 3.40%, 6/6/25 | 4,660,000 | | 4,509,253 | |
Parker-Hannifin Corp., 3.65%, 6/15/24 | 5,000,000 | | 4,893,955 | |
| | 19,188,348 | |
Media — 0.1% | | |
Cox Communications, Inc., 3.15%, 8/15/24(1) | 966,000 | | 925,535 | |
Metals and Mining — 0.1% | | |
Nucor Corp., 3.95%, 5/23/25 | 2,016,000 | | 1,956,103 | |
Multi-Utilities — 0.9% | | |
DTE Energy Co., 2.25%, 11/1/22 | 1,500,000 | | 1,497,597 | |
DTE Energy Co., VRN, 4.22%, 11/1/24 | 3,006,000 | | 2,950,930 | |
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc., 0.84%, 11/8/23 | 7,000,000 | | 6,678,777 | |
Sempra Energy, 3.30%, 4/1/25 | 3,006,000 | | 2,863,320 | |
| | 13,990,624 | |
Multiline Retail — 0.4% | | |
7-Eleven, Inc., 0.80%, 2/10/24(1) | 6,000,000 | | 5,676,205 | |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 1.1% | | |
Enbridge, Inc., VRN, 3.30%, 2/16/24 | 5,500,000 | | 5,442,473 | |
Energy Transfer LP, 4.25%, 3/15/23 | 5,552,000 | | 5,538,624 | |
HF Sinclair Corp., 2.625%, 10/1/23(1) | 1,350,000 | | 1,307,217 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 3.50%, 1/30/23 | 2,050,000 | | 2,025,554 | |
SA Global Sukuk Ltd., 0.95%, 6/17/24(1) | 1,140,000 | | 1,065,257 | |
Saudi Arabian Oil Co., 1.25%, 11/24/23(1) | 750,000 | | 721,463 | |
| | 16,100,588 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Paper and Forest Products — 0.3% | | |
Georgia-Pacific LLC, 0.625%, 5/15/24(1) | $ | 5,000,000 | | $ | 4,646,378 | |
Personal Products — 0.2% | | |
GSK Consumer Healthcare Capital UK PLC, 3.125%, 3/24/25(1) | 3,236,000 | | 3,057,442 | |
Pharmaceuticals — 0.7% | | |
Royalty Pharma PLC, 0.75%, 9/2/23 | 6,220,000 | | 5,959,223 | |
Viatris, Inc., 1.65%, 6/22/25 | 5,000,000 | | 4,450,577 | |
| | 10,409,800 | |
Road and Rail — 0.7% | | |
DAE Funding LLC, 1.55%, 8/1/24(1) | 2,618,000 | | 2,393,929 | |
DAE Funding LLC, 2.625%, 3/20/25(1) | 3,925,000 | | 3,603,146 | |
SMBC Aviation Capital Finance DAC, 4.125%, 7/15/23(1) | 2,700,000 | | 2,669,268 | |
XPO Logistics, Inc., 6.25%, 5/1/25(1) | 2,261,000 | | 2,270,519 | |
| | 10,936,862 | |
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 0.2% | | |
Broadcom Corp. / Broadcom Cayman Finance Ltd., 3.875%, 1/15/27 | 1,680,000 | | 1,547,726 | |
Intel Corp., 3.75%, 8/5/27 | 2,270,000 | | 2,158,152 | |
| | 3,705,878 | |
Specialty Retail — 0.2% | | |
Lowe's Cos., Inc., 4.40%, 9/8/25 | 2,487,000 | | 2,450,868 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 0.1% | | |
Dell International LLC / EMC Corp., 6.02%, 6/15/26 | 2,285,000 | | 2,296,512 | |
Thrifts and Mortgage Finance — 0.3% | | |
Nationwide Building Society, 4.85%, 7/27/27(1) | 5,196,000 | | 4,940,406 | |
Trading Companies and Distributors — 0.4% | | |
Air Lease Corp., 2.75%, 1/15/23 | 3,745,000 | | 3,724,077 | |
Aircastle Ltd., 5.25%, 8/11/25(1) | 1,695,000 | | 1,597,167 | |
| | 5,321,244 | |
Transportation Infrastructure — 0.2% | | |
Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd., 3.375%, 7/24/24 | 2,500,000 | | 2,378,653 | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.7% | | |
Sprint Corp., 7.125%, 6/15/24 | 3,975,000 | | 4,041,025 | |
Sprint Corp., 7.625%, 2/15/25 | 3,455,000 | | 3,547,550 | |
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 4.75%, 2/1/28 | 2,255,000 | | 2,132,722 | |
| | 9,721,297 | |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $557,537,039) | | 525,936,312 | |
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES — 26.7% |
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U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.50%, 2/29/24 | 20,000,000 | | 19,237,109 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.25%, 3/31/24 | 10,000,000 | | 9,701,562 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.00%, 6/30/24 | 40,000,000 | | 39,133,594 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.375%, 9/15/24 | 10,000,000 | | 9,277,734 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.50%, 9/30/24 | 40,000,000 | | 37,927,344 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.75%, 12/31/24 | 5,000,000 | | 4,738,477 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.125%, 1/15/25 | 40,000,000 | | 37,273,438 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.50%, 2/15/25(2) | 85,000,000 | | 79,694,140 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.75%, 3/15/25 | 10,000,000 | | 9,417,969 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.625%, 4/15/25 | 10,000,000 | | 9,605,078 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.875%, 6/15/25 | 25,000,000 | | 24,114,258 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.75%, 6/30/25 | 60,000,000 | | 57,682,031 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.125%, 8/15/25 | 10,000,000 | | 9,694,141 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.50%, 9/15/25 | $ | 15,000,000 | | $ | 14,695,312 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.00%, 9/30/25 | 35,000,000 | | 33,787,305 | |
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES (Cost $408,348,397) | | 395,979,492 | |
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS — 7.7% |
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Private Sponsor Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 5.3% | |
Angel Oak Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-4, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 3.30%, 7/26/49(1) | 196,001 | | 194,775 | |
Angel Oak Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-6, Class A2 SEQ, VRN, 2.83%, 11/25/59(1) | 394,573 | | 383,674 | |
Angel Oak Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-3, Class A3, VRN, 1.46%, 5/25/66(1) | 3,096,918 | | 2,583,799 | |
Angel Oak Mortgage Trust LLC, Series 2019-1, Class B1 SEQ, VRN, 5.40%, 11/25/48(1) | 4,700,000 | | 4,508,685 | |
Angel Oak Mortgage Trust LLC, Series 2019-1, Class M1 SEQ, VRN, 4.50%, 11/25/48(1) | 1,971,000 | | 1,931,588 | |
Arroyo Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-1R, Class A2, VRN, 1.48%, 10/25/48(1) | 1,374,097 | | 1,190,786 | |
Arroyo Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-1R, Class A3, VRN, 1.64%, 10/25/48(1) | 1,087,827 | | 945,921 | |
Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-1, Class A1, VRN, 2.40%, (1-year H15T1Y plus 2.25%), 2/25/36 | 145,589 | | 141,573 | |
Bellemeade Re Ltd., Series 2017-1, Class B1 SEQ, VRN, 7.83%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.75%), 10/25/27(1) | 500,000 | | 500,473 | |
Bellemeade Re Ltd., Series 2018-1A, Class M2, VRN, 5.98%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.90%), 4/25/28(1) | 2,662,730 | | 2,654,438 | |
BRAVO Residential Funding Trust, Series 2021-NQM2, Class M1, VRN, 2.29%, 3/25/60(1) | 3,475,000 | | 3,117,527 | |
BRAVO Residential Funding Trust, Series 2022-NQM3, Class A2 SEQ, VRN, 5.50%, 7/25/62(1) | 3,950,000 | | 3,843,635 | |
Bunker Hill Loan Depositary Trust, Series 2019-2, Class A2 SEQ, 3.08%, 7/25/49(1) | 773,050 | | 722,986 | |
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2004-UST1, Class A5, VRN, 2.93%, 8/25/34 | 343,868 | | 334,814 | |
Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Series 2005-17, Class 1A11, 5.50%, 9/25/35 | 822 | | 737 | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-AFC1, Class A3, VRN, 2.51%, 2/25/50(1) | 734,708 | | 682,559 | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-NQM6, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 1.59%, 7/25/66(1) | 3,392,673 | | 2,669,537 | |
Deephaven Residential Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-3, Class A3, VRN, 1.55%, 8/25/66(1) | 3,739,319 | | 3,088,066 | |
Flagstar Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-1INV, Class B4, VRN, 4.22%, 3/25/50(1) | 2,236,813 | | 1,777,916 | |
GCAT Trust, Series 2021-CM2, Class A1 SEQ, VRN, 2.35%, 8/25/66(1) | 4,898,798 | | 4,614,563 | |
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-5, Class 3A3, VRN, 2.78%, 5/25/34 | 39,829 | | 37,547 | |
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-AR1, Class 3A1, VRN, 3.00%, 1/25/35 | 31,635 | | 30,794 | |
Home RE Ltd., Series 2018-1, Class M2, VRN, 6.08%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.00%), 10/25/28(1) | 3,678,095 | | 3,644,579 | |
Home RE Ltd., Series 2020-1, Class M1C, VRN, 7.23%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.15%), 10/25/30(1) | 1,287,676 | | 1,291,021 | |
Home RE Ltd., Series 2022-1, Class M1A, VRN, 5.13%, (30-day average SOFR plus 2.85%), 10/25/34(1) | 1,675,000 | | 1,636,195 | |
Imperial Fund Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-NQM1, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 1.62%, 6/25/56(1) | 1,392,256 | | 1,164,337 | |
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| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2014-5, Class A1, VRN, 2.82%, 10/25/29(1) | $ | 114,039 | | $ | 107,652 | |
JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-5, Class A15, VRN, 4.00%, 11/25/49(1) | 428,135 | | 412,120 | |
JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-5, Class A15, VRN, 3.00%, 12/25/50(1) | 3,344,087 | | 2,828,026 | |
JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-LTV2, Class A2, VRN, 2.77%, 5/25/52(1) | 5,952,111 | | 4,668,680 | |
MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust, Series 2004-13, Class 3A7, VRN, 3.82%, 11/21/34 | 130,103 | | 123,530 | |
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Series 2005-A2, Class A1, VRN, 2.77%, 2/25/35 | 134,710 | | 128,185 | |
PRKCM Trust, Series 2021-AFC1, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 2.07%, 8/25/56(1) | 6,228,240 | | 5,191,676 | |
Radnor RE Ltd., Series 2021-2, Class M1A, VRN, 4.13%, (30-day average SOFR plus 1.85%), 11/25/31(1) | 3,852,927 | | 3,751,613 | |
Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-8, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.64%, 7/25/34 | 36,009 | | 35,283 | |
Traingle Re Ltd., Series 2020-1, Class M2, VRN, 8.68%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.60%), 10/25/30(1) | 2,098,258 | | 2,104,174 | |
Traingle Re Ltd., Series 2021-1, Class M1C, VRN, 6.48%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.40%), 8/25/33(1) | 2,532,004 | | 2,531,782 | |
Traingle Re Ltd., Series 2021-1, Class M2, VRN, 6.98%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.90%), 8/25/33(1) | 4,000,000 | | 3,985,507 | |
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2019-INV2, Class A1, VRN, 2.91%, 7/25/59(1) | 323,991 | | 319,272 | |
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2019-INV3, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 3.10%, 11/25/59(1) | 4,632,919 | | 4,448,173 | |
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2020-1, Class A3 SEQ, 2.72%, 1/25/60(1) | 3,447,992 | | 3,335,741 | |
Vista Point Securitization Trust, Series 2020-1, Class A2 SEQ, VRN, 2.77%, 3/25/65(1) | 1,285,279 | | 1,276,084 | |
| | 78,940,023 | |
U.S. Government Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 2.4% | |
FHLMC, Series 2018-HRP1, Class M2, VRN, 4.73%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.65%), 4/25/43(1) | 405,202 | | 404,415 | |
FHLMC, Series 2019-DNA3, Class M2, VRN, 5.13%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.05%), 7/25/49(1) | 1,944,958 | | 1,918,610 | |
FHLMC, Series 2019-HQA3, Class M2, VRN, 4.93%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.85%), 9/25/49(1) | 2,409,323 | | 2,364,643 | |
FHLMC, Series 2020-HQA3, Class M2, VRN, 6.68%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.60%), 7/25/50(1) | 543,726 | | 543,638 | |
FHLMC, Series 2020-HQA4, Class M2, VRN, 6.23%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.15%), 9/25/50(1) | 130,372 | | 130,543 | |
FHLMC, Series 2021-HQA3, Class M1, VRN, 3.13%, (30-day average SOFR plus 0.85%), 9/25/41(1) | 6,599,454 | | 6,368,264 | |
FHLMC, Series 2022-DNA3, Class M1A, VRN, 4.28%, (30-day average SOFR plus 2.00%), 4/25/42(1) | 3,454,011 | | 3,421,272 | |
FHLMC, Series 2022-DNA6, Class M1A, VRN, 4.44%, (30-day average SOFR plus 2.15%), 9/25/42(1) | 3,200,000 | | 3,182,251 | |
FNMA, Series 2006-60, Class KF, VRN, 3.38%, (1-month LIBOR plus 0.30%), 7/25/36 | 353,071 | | 348,966 | |
FNMA, Series 2009-33, Class FB, VRN, 3.90%, (1-month LIBOR plus 0.82%), 3/25/37 | 344,241 | | 347,623 | |
FNMA, Series 2014-C01, Class M2, VRN, 7.48%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.40%), 1/25/24 | 4,772,902 | | 4,840,694 | |
FNMA, Series 2014-C02, Class 2M2, VRN, 5.68%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.60%), 5/25/24 | 423,726 | | 422,777 | |
FNMA, Series 2016-55, Class PI, IO, 4.00%, 8/25/46 | 10,753,014 | | 2,063,395 | |
FNMA, Series 2017-7, Class AI, IO, 6.00%, 2/25/47 | 7,696,649 | | 1,478,850 | |
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| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
FNMA, Series 2017-C07, Class 1EB2, VRN, 4.08%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.00%), 5/25/30 | $ | 1,842,619 | | $ | 1,827,890 | |
FNMA, Series 2022-R03, Class 1M1, VRN, 4.38%, (30-day average SOFR plus 2.10%), 3/25/42(1) | 2,305,293 | | 2,279,288 | |
FNMA, Series 2022-R09, Class 2M1, VRN, 4.78%, (30-day average SOFR plus 2.50%), 9/25/42(1) | 2,350,000 | | 2,351,236 | |
FNMA, Series 413, Class C27, IO, 4.00%, 7/25/42 | 3,625,133 | | 546,431 | |
| | 34,840,786 | |
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS (Cost $120,344,545) | | 113,780,809 | |
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES — 7.5% |
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Aligned Data Centers Issuer LLC, Series 2021-1A, Class B, 2.48%, 8/15/46(1) | 8,725,000 | | 7,291,044 | |
Applebee's Funding LLC / IHOP Funding LLC, Series 2019-1A, Class A2I SEQ, 4.19%, 6/5/49(1) | 4,074,840 | | 3,873,653 | |
Blackbird Capital Aircraft, Series 2021-1A, Class B, 3.45%, 7/15/46(1) | 2,346,455 | | 1,767,709 | |
Castlelake Aircraft Structured Trust, Series 2017-1R, Class A SEQ, 2.74%, 8/15/41(1) | 2,562,969 | | 2,280,998 | |
Clsec Holdings 22t LLC, Series 2021-1, Class C, 6.17%, 5/11/37(1) | 6,296,045 | | 5,145,012 | |
Cologix Data Centers US Issuer LLC, Series 2021-1A, Class A2 SEQ, 3.30%, 12/26/51(1) | 1,254,000 | | 1,120,511 | |
Diamond Issuer, Series 2021-1A, Class C, 3.79%, 11/20/51(1) | 8,825,000 | | 7,200,624 | |
Domino's Pizza Master Issuer LLC, Series 2015-1A, Class A2II SEQ, 4.47%, 10/25/45(1) | 2,591,875 | | 2,481,871 | |
FirstKey Homes Trust, Series 2020-SFR2, Class C, 1.67%, 10/19/37(1) | 2,300,000 | | 2,049,321 | |
FirstKey Homes Trust, Series 2020-SFR2, Class E, 2.67%, 10/19/37(1) | 3,100,000 | | 2,773,919 | |
FirstKey Homes Trust, Series 2021-SFR1, Class F1, 3.24%, 8/17/38(1) | 4,300,000 | | 3,614,480 | |
Flexential Issuer, Series 2021-1A, Class A2 SEQ, 3.25%, 11/27/51(1) | 5,900,000 | | 5,144,360 | |
Global SC Finance VII Srl, Series 2020-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.17%, 10/17/40(1) | 3,460,496 | | 3,095,199 | |
Global SC Finance VII Srl, Series 2021-2A, Class A SEQ, 1.95%, 8/17/41(1) | 2,782,688 | | 2,408,434 | |
Goodgreen Trust, Series 2018-1A, Class A, VRN, 3.93%, 10/15/53(1) | 389,121 | | 355,668 | |
Hilton Grand Vacations Trust, Series 2018-AA, Class B, 3.70%, 2/25/32(1) | 683,899 | | 660,732 | |
Lunar Aircarft Ltd., Series 2020-1A, Class A SEQ, 3.38%, 2/15/45(1) | 6,261,119 | | 5,074,538 | |
Lunar Structured Aircraft Portfolio Notes, Series 2021-1, Class B, 3.43%, 10/15/46(1) | 5,720,015 | | 4,604,457 | |
MAPS Trust, Series 2021-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.52%, 6/15/46(1) | 4,726,874 | | 3,886,275 | |
MVW LLC, Series 2019-2A, Class B, 2.44%, 10/20/38(1) | 951,547 | | 892,844 | |
Pioneer Aircraft Finance Ltd., Series 2019-1, Class A SEQ, 3.97%, 6/15/44(1) | 2,612,652 | | 2,351,434 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2020-SFR1, Class C, 2.18%, 4/17/37(1) | 1,250,000 | | 1,150,262 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2020-SFR3, Class B SEQ, 1.50%, 10/17/27(1) | 2,937,000 | | 2,623,460 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2020-SFR3, Class D SEQ, 1.90%, 10/17/27(1) | 7,550,000 | | 6,685,528 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2021-SFR1, Class E, 2.11%, 4/17/38(1) | 2,600,000 | | 2,188,393 | |
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| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2021-SFR8, Class E1, 2.38%, 10/17/38(1) | $ | 2,000,000 | | $ | 1,671,050 | |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2018-3A, Class C, 4.17%, 9/20/35(1) | 343,044 | | 334,006 | |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2019-2A, Class D, 4.54%, 5/20/36(1) | 216,157 | | 208,074 | |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2019-3A, Class D, 4.18%, 8/20/36(1) | 265,303 | | 248,912 | |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2021-1A, Class D, 3.17%, 11/20/37(1) | 848,458 | | 778,438 | |
Slam Ltd., Series 2021-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.43%, 6/15/46(1) | 3,056,099 | | 2,513,376 | |
Stack Infrastructure Issuer LLC, Series 2019-1A, Class A2 SEQ, 4.54%, 2/25/44(1) | 7,733,581 | | 7,640,635 | |
START II Ltd., Series 2019-1, Class A SEQ, 4.09%, 3/15/44(1) | 3,316,518 | | 2,943,280 | |
Start Ltd., Series 2018-1, Class A SEQ, 4.09%, 5/15/43(1) | 6,711,642 | | 5,365,791 | |
Stonepeak ABS, Series 2021-1A, Class AA, 2.30%, 2/28/33(1) | 3,077,744 | | 2,735,681 | |
Tricon American Homes, Series 2020-SFR1, Class C, 2.25%, 7/17/38(1) | 4,000,000 | | 3,446,898 | |
Tricon American Homes Trust, Series 2020-SFR2, Class C, 2.03%, 11/17/39(1) | 1,800,000 | | 1,492,704 | |
VSE VOI Mortgage LLC, Series 2018-A, Class B, 3.72%, 2/20/36(1) | 217,397 | | 210,457 | |
TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $127,713,306) | | 110,310,028 | |
COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS — 7.1% |
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AMMC CLO Ltd., Series 2015-16A, Class CR2, VRN, 4.43%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.95%), 4/14/29(1) | 5,300,000 | | 5,092,615 | |
AMMC CLO XIII Ltd., Series 2013-13A, Class A3R2, VRN, 5.03%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.25%), 7/24/29(1) | 7,500,000 | | 7,158,698 | |
AMMC CLO XIV Ltd., Series 2014-14A, Class BL1R, VRN, 6.38%, (3-month LIBOR plus 3.60%), 7/25/29(1) | 2,500,000 | | 2,288,929 | |
BDS Ltd., Series 2020-FL6, Class E, VRN, 5.65%, (30-day average SOFR plus 3.36%), 9/15/35(1) | 3,186,000 | | 3,039,149 | |
BDS Ltd., Series 2021-FL7, Class C, VRN, 4.69%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.70%), 6/16/36(1) | 4,800,000 | | 4,575,486 | |
BXMT Ltd., Series 2020-FL2, Class D, VRN, 4.99%, (1-month SOFR plus 2.06%), 2/15/38(1) | 3,995,000 | | 3,758,325 | |
Carlyle Global Market Strategies CLO Ltd., Series 2013-1A, Class BRR, VRN, 5.12%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.20%), 8/14/30(1) | 2,150,000 | | 2,026,617 | |
Cerberus Loan Funding XXXVI LP, Series 2021-6A, Class A, VRN, 3.91%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.40%), 11/22/33(1) | 1,647,267 | | 1,635,702 | |
CIFC Funding Ltd., Series 2017-5A, Class B, VRN, 4.59%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.85%), 11/16/30(1) | 3,000,000 | | 2,796,704 | |
Eaton Vance CLO Ltd., Series 2015-1A, Class CR, VRN, 4.61%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.90%), 1/20/30(1) | 11,000,000 | | 10,150,012 | |
KVK CLO Ltd., Series 2013-1A, Class DR, VRN, 5.43%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.95%), 1/14/28(1) | 2,195,000 | | 2,121,694 | |
Palmer Square Loan Funding Ltd., Series 2020-1A, Class D, VRN, 7.83%, (3-month LIBOR plus 4.85%), 2/20/28(1) | 5,500,000 | | 5,500,275 | |
Palmer Square Loan Funding Ltd., Series 2021-3A, Class B, VRN, 4.46%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.75%), 7/20/29(1) | 5,000,000 | | 4,628,485 | |
Palmer Square Loan Funding Ltd., Series 2022-2A, Class A2, VRN, 2.99%, (3-month SOFR plus 1.90%), 10/15/30(1) | 2,350,000 | | 2,267,008 | |
PFP Ltd., Series 2021-8, Class D, VRN, 5.09%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.15%), 8/9/37(1) | 3,500,000 | | 3,258,016 | |
Ready Capital Mortgage Financing LLC, Series 2020-FL4, Class B, VRN, 6.93%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.85%), 2/25/35(1) | 4,250,000 | | 4,206,193 | |
Ready Capital Mortgage Financing LLC, Series 2021-FL6, Class B, VRN, 4.68%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.60%), 7/25/36(1) | 8,400,000 | | 7,956,679 | |
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| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Ready Capital Mortgage Financing LLC, Series 2021-FL6, Class C, VRN, 4.98%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.90%), 7/25/36(1) | $ | 2,000,000 | | $ | 1,876,514 | |
Stratus CLO Ltd., Series 2021-2A, Class C, VRN, 4.61%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.90%), 12/28/29(1) | 5,175,000 | | 4,741,292 | |
TCI-Symphony CLO Ltd., Series 2016 -1A, Class CR2, VRN, 4.61%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.15%), 10/13/32(1) | 3,000,000 | | 2,785,460 | |
TCP Waterman CLO LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class BR, VRN, 4.88%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.90%), 8/20/33(1) | 8,400,000 | | 7,888,026 | |
TICP CLO I-2 Ltd., Series 2018-IA, Class C, VRN, 5.81%, (3-month LIBOR plus 3.04%), 4/26/28(1) | 1,500,000 | | 1,436,905 | |
TRTX Issuer Ltd., Series 2019-FL3, Class A, VRN, 4.19%, (1-month SOFR plus 1.26%), 10/15/34(1) | 842,425 | | 840,463 | |
Vibrant CLO VII Ltd., Series 2017-7A, Class B, VRN, 5.11%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.40%), 9/15/30(1) | 2,000,000 | | 1,879,682 | |
Wellfleet CLO Ltd., Series 2015-1A, Class CR4, VRN, 4.81%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.10%), 7/20/29(1) | 10,000,000 | | 9,576,227 | |
Wellfleet CLO Ltd., Series 2022-1A, Class B1, VRN, 4.47%, (3-month SOFR plus 2.35%), 4/15/34(1) | 2,125,000 | | 2,040,349 | |
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS (Cost $111,323,359) | | 105,525,505 | |
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 2.3% |
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BBCMS Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-BWAY, Class D, VRN, 4.98%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.16%), 11/15/34(1) | 4,370,000 | | 3,936,180 | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates, Series 2019-ICE4, Class E, VRN, 4.97%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.15%), 5/15/36(1) | 3,703,000 | | 3,582,920 | |
DBWF Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-GLKS, Class A, VRN, 4.02%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.03%), 12/19/30(1) | 4,189,000 | | 4,077,993 | |
J.P. Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2018-AON, Class A SEQ, 4.13%, 7/5/31(1) | 3,575,000 | | 3,493,647 | |
Life Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-BMR, Class F, VRN, 5.17%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.35%), 3/15/38(1) | 3,088,492 | | 2,841,638 | |
Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, Series 2017-CLS, Class E, VRN, 4.77%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.95%), 11/15/34(1) | 2,326,000 | | 2,304,506 | |
One Market Plaza Trust, Series 2017-1MKT, Class B, 3.85%, 2/10/32(1) | 3,533,000 | | 3,386,476 | |
One Market Plaza Trust, Series 2017-1MKT, Class E, 4.14%, 2/10/32(1) | 6,380,762 | | 5,880,293 | |
SMRT, Series 2022-MINI, Class C, VRN, 4.40%, (1-month SOFR plus 1.55%), 1/15/39(1) | 4,500,000 | | 4,253,056 | |
TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $35,318,114) | | 33,756,709 | |
BANK LOAN OBLIGATIONS(3) — 2.1% |
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Food and Staples Retailing — 0.4% | | |
United Natural Foods, Inc., Term Loan B, 6.40%, (1-month SOFR plus 3.25%), 10/22/25 | 6,380,401 | | 6,298,827 | |
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 0.2% | | |
Avantor Funding, Inc., 2021 Term Loan B5, 5.37%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.25%), 11/8/27 | 3,428,708 | | 3,346,745 | |
Health Care Providers and Services — 0.6% | | |
Change Healthcare Holdings LLC, 2017 Term Loan B, 7.75%, (Prime rate plus 1.50%), 3/1/24 | 8,459,468 | | 8,444,199 | |
Media† | | |
DirecTV Financing, LLC, Term Loan, 8.12%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.00%), 8/2/27 | 98 | | 94 | |
Pharmaceuticals — 0.9% | | |
Horizon Therapeutics USA Inc., 2021 Term Loan B2, 4.88%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.75%), 3/15/28 | 5,292,525 | | 5,095,722 | |
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| Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Jazz Financing Lux S.a.r.l., USD Term Loan, 6.62%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.50%), 5/5/28 | $ | 7,773,981 | | $ | 7,528,946 | |
| | 12,624,668 | |
TOTAL BANK LOAN OBLIGATIONS (Cost $31,341,364) | | 30,714,533 | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES† |
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Adjustable-Rate U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities† | |
FHLMC, VRN, 2.94%, (1-year H15T1Y plus 2.25%), 9/1/35 | 127,578 | | 130,353 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.09%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.87%), 7/1/36 | 16,688 | | 16,961 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 3.60%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.87%), 7/1/41 | 47,057 | | 48,036 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 1.90%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.65%), 12/1/42 | 60,548 | | 60,531 | |
FNMA, VRN, 3.25%, (6-month LIBOR plus 1.57%), 6/1/35 | 85,800 | | 87,792 | |
FNMA, VRN, 3.29%, (6-month LIBOR plus 1.57%), 6/1/35 | 39,905 | | 40,837 | |
| | 384,510 | |
Fixed-Rate U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Security† | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 3/1/34 | 94,714 | | 89,795 | |
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $487,508) | | 474,305 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 10.9% |
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Money Market Funds — 0.1% | | |
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class | 528,975 | | 528,975 | |
Repurchase Agreements — 4.3% | | |
BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 0.625% - 4.625%, 1/15/25 - 5/15/47, valued at $10,868,502), in a joint trading account at 2.86%, dated 9/30/22, due 10/3/22 (Delivery value $10,686,305) | | 10,683,759 | |
Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 1.00% - 2.875%, 7/31/28 - 5/31/29, valued at $54,520,061), at 2.95%, dated 9/30/22, due 10/3/22 (Delivery value $53,464,140) | | 53,451,000 | |
| | 64,134,759 | |
Treasury Bills(4) — 6.5% | | |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 3.25%, 7/13/23 | $ | 10,000,000 | | 9,708,844 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 4.01%, 9/7/23 | 90,000,000 | | 86,740,304 | |
| | 96,449,148 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $161,182,491) | | 161,112,882 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 99.8% (Cost $1,553,596,123) |
| 1,477,590,575 | |
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — 0.2% |
| 2,734,244 | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% |
| $ | 1,480,324,819 | |
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FUTURES CONTRACTS PURCHASED |
Reference Entity | Contracts | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)^ |
U.S. Treasury 2-Year Notes | 1,275 | | December 2022 | $ | 261,873,048 | | $ | (2,202,133) | |
^Amount represents value and unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
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FUTURES CONTRACTS SOLD |
Reference Entity | Contracts | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)^ |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Notes | 122 | | December 2022 | $ | 13,671,625 | | $ | 428,497 | |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Ultra Notes | 99 | | December 2022 | 11,729,953 | | 442,412 | |
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Notes | 1,234 | | December 2022 | 132,664,641 | | 3,063,014 | |
U.S. Treasury Long Bonds | 63 | | December 2022 | 7,963,594 | | 374,908 | |
U.S. Treasury Ultra Bonds | 6 | | December 2022 | 822,000 | | 41,051 | |
| | | $ | 166,851,813 | | $ | 4,349,882 | |
^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 37 | Buy | (5.00)% | 12/20/26 | $ | 60,390,000 | | $ | (2,891,686) | | $ | 3,108,614 | | $ | 216,928 | |
Markit CDX North America High Yield Index Series 38 | Buy | (5.00)% | 6/20/27 | $ | 30,195,000 | | (31,297) | | 689,954 | | 658,657 | |
| | | | | $ | (2,922,983) | | $ | 3,798,568 | | $ | 875,585 | |
^The value for credit default swap agreements serves as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood of an expected liability or profit at the period end. Increasing values in absolute terms when compared to the notional amount of the credit default swap agreement represent a deterioration of the referenced entity's credit soundness and an increased likelihood or risk of a credit event occurring as defined in the agreement.
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
CDX | - | Credit Derivatives Indexes |
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 |
SEQ | - | Sequential Payer |
SOFR | - | Secured Overnight Financing 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 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 $486,369,707, which represented 32.9% of total net assets.
(2)Security, or a portion thereof, has been pledged at the custodian bank or with a broker for collateral requirements on futures contracts and/or swap agreements. At the period end, the aggregate value of securities pledged was $8,245,999.
(3)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.
(4)The rate indicated is the yield to maturity at purchase for non-interest bearing securities. For interest bearing securities, the stated coupon rate is shown.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED) | |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (cost of $1,553,596,123) | $ | 1,477,590,575 | |
Cash | 57,129 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 3,603,235 | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | 499,909 | |
Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts | 286,790 | |
Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements | 126,359 | |
Interest receivable | 6,203,251 | |
| 1,488,367,248 | |
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Liabilities | |
Payable for investments purchased | 4,290,054 | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 3,428,916 | |
Accrued management fees | 279,206 | |
Distribution and service fees payable | 7,691 | |
Dividends payable | 36,562 | |
| 8,042,429 | |
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Net Assets | $ | 1,480,324,819 | |
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Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital paid in | $ | 1,591,289,938 | |
Distributable earnings | (110,965,119) | |
| $ | 1,480,324,819 | |
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| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share* |
Investor Class | $353,211,973 | 36,291,299 | $9.73 |
I Class | $220,096,919 | 22,618,859 | $9.73 |
A Class | $20,861,384 | 2,143,961 | $9.73 |
C Class | $3,718,339 | 381,917 | $9.74 |
R Class | $734,457 | 75,418 | $9.74 |
R5 Class | $15,569,852 | 1,599,993 | $9.73 |
R6 Class | $48,355,802 | 4,973,465 | $9.72 |
G Class | $817,776,093 | 84,094,621 | $9.72 |
*Maximum offering price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for all share classes, except Class A, for which the maximum offering price per share was $9.95 (net asset value divided by 0.9775). A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of Class A and Class C.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED) | |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Interest | $ | 21,842,182 | |
Expenses: | |
Management fees | 3,218,333 | |
Distribution and service fees: | |
A Class | 25,531 | |
C Class | 22,275 | |
R Class | 1,644 | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 53,199 | |
Other expenses | 24,141 | |
| 3,345,123 | |
Fees waived(1) | (1,460,392) | |
| 1,884,731 | |
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Net investment income (loss) | 19,957,451 | |
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Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investment transactions | (45,928,184) | |
Futures contract transactions | 8,699,701 | |
Swap agreement transactions | 4,179,296 | |
| (33,049,187) | |
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Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | (19,105,437) | |
Futures contracts | (1,975,642) | |
Swap agreements | 1,979,850 | |
| (19,101,229) | |
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Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (52,150,416) | |
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | (32,192,965) | |
(1)Amount consists of $12,180, $7,395, $684, $132, $25, $529, $1,570 and $1,437,877 for Investor Class, I Class, A Class, C Class, R Class, R5 Class, R6 Class and G Class, respectively.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
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SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2022 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | September 30, 2022 | March 31, 2022 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 19,957,451 | | $ | 29,539,338 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | (33,049,187) | | 3,162,420 | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (19,101,229) | | (63,519,815) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (32,192,965) | | (30,818,057) | |
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Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From earnings: | | |
Investor Class | (3,760,284) | | (7,378,142) | |
I Class | (2,318,795) | | (4,722,948) | |
A Class | (181,281) | | (366,225) | |
C Class | (22,048) | | (41,642) | |
R Class | (5,063) | | (11,891) | |
R5 Class | (180,586) | | (384,301) | |
R6 Class | (551,192) | | (1,780,399) | |
G Class | (11,374,294) | | (24,442,079) | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (18,393,543) | | (39,127,627) | |
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Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5) | (113,278,313) | | 30,371,269 | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | (163,864,821) | | (39,574,415) | |
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Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 1,644,189,640 | | 1,683,764,055 | |
End of period | $ | 1,480,324,819 | | $ | 1,644,189,640 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (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, R6 Class and G Class. The A Class may incur an initial sales charge. The A Class and C Class may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the fund in preparation of its financial statements. The fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This may require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management evaluated the impact of events or transactions occurring through the date the financial statements were issued that would merit recognition or disclosure.
Investment Valuations — The fund determines the fair value of its investments and computes its net asset value (NAV) per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. The value of investments of the fund is determined by American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor), as the valuation designee, pursuant to its valuation policies and procedures. The Board of Trustees oversees the valuation designee and reviews its valuation policies and procedures at least annually.
Fixed income securities are valued at the evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices as provided by investment dealers. Corporate bonds, U.S. Treasury and Government Agency securities, bank loan obligations, and sovereign governments and agencies are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security specific information. Mortgage-related and asset-backed securities are valued based on models that consider trade data, prepayment and default projections, benchmark yield and spread data and estimated cash flows of each tranche of the issuer. Collateralized loan obligations are valued based on discounted cash flow models that consider trade and economic data, prepayment assumptions and default projections. Commercial paper is valued using a curve-based approach that considers money market rates for specific instruments, programs, currencies and maturity points from a variety of active market makers.
Equity securities that are listed or traded on a domestic securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price or at the official closing price as provided by the exchange. Equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued at the closing price of such securities on the exchange where primarily traded or at the close of the NYSE, if that is earlier. If no last sales price is reported, or if local convention or regulation so provides, the mean of the latest bid and asked prices may be used. Securities traded over-the-counter are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the last sales price, or the official closing price.
Hybrid securities are valued at the evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices as provided by investment dealers. Preferred stocks and convertible preferred stocks with perpetual maturities are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security specific information.
Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported NAV per share. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value. Exchange-traded futures contracts are valued at the settlement price as provided by the appropriate exchange. Swap agreements are valued at an evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or independent brokers.
If the valuation designee determines that the market price for a portfolio security is not readily available or is believed by the valuation designee to be unreliable, such security is valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the valuation designee, in accordance with its policies and procedures. Circumstances that may cause the fund to determine that market quotations are not available or reliable include, but are not limited to: when there is a significant event subsequent to the market quotation; trading in a security has been halted during the trading day; or trading in a security is insufficient or did not take place due to a closure or holiday.
The valuation designee monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s NAV per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; regulatory news, governmental action and political unrest that could impact a specific investment or an investment sector; or armed conflicts, natural disasters and similar events that could affect investments in a specific country or region. The valuation designee also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that it deems appropriate. The valuation designee may apply a model-derived factor to the closing price of equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges. The factor is based on observable market data as provided by an independent pricing service.
Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Net realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is also used for federal income tax purposes.
Investment Income — Interest income 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 ACIM has determined are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of Trustees. The fund requires that the collateral, represented by securities, received in a repurchase transaction be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the fund to obtain those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities transferred to ensure the value, including accrued interest, of the securities under each repurchase agreement is equal to or greater than amounts owed to the fund under each repurchase agreement.
Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with certain other funds in the American Century Investments family of funds, may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account. These balances are invested in one or more repurchase agreements that are collateralized by U.S. Treasury or Agency obligations.
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, 47% of the shares of the fund. Related parties do not invest in the fund for the purpose of exercising management or control.
Management Fees — The trust has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per class. The agreement provides that ACIM will pay all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent trustees (including legal counsel fees), extraordinary expenses, and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class’s daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The difference in the fee among the classes is a result of their separate arrangements for non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder services. It is not the result of any difference in advisory or custodial fees or other expenses related to the management of the fund’s assets, which do not vary by class. The fee consists of (1) an Investment Category Fee based on the daily net assets of the fund and certain other accounts managed by the investment advisor that are in the same broad investment category as the fund and (2) a Complex Fee based on the assets of all funds in the American Century Investments family of funds that have the same investment advisor and distributor as the fund. For purposes of determining the Investment Category Fee and Complex Fee, the assets of funds managed by the investment advisor that invest exclusively in the shares of other funds (funds of funds) are not included. Effective August 1, 2022, the investment advisor agreed to waive 0.02% of the fund's management fee. The investment advisor expects this waiver to continue until July 31, 2023 and cannot terminate it prior to such date without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The investment advisor agreed to waive the G Class's management fee in its entirety. The investment advisor expects this waiver to remain in effect permanently and cannot terminate it without the approval of the Board of Trustees.
The 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, 2022 are as follows:
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| | | Effective Annual Management Fee |
| Investment Category Fee Range | Complex Fee Range | Before Waiver | After Waiver |
Investor Class | 0.2825% to 0.4000% | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.58% | 0.57% |
I Class | 0.1500% to 0.2100% | 0.48% | 0.47% |
A Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.58% | 0.57% |
C Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.58% | 0.57% |
R Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.58% | 0.57% |
R5 Class | 0.0500% to 0.1100% | 0.38% | 0.37% |
R6 Class | 0.0000% to 0.0600% | 0.33% | 0.32% |
G Class | 0.0000% to 0.0600% | 0.33% | 0.00% |
Distribution and Service Fees — The Board of Trustees has adopted a separate Master Distribution and Individual Shareholder Services Plan for each of the A Class, C Class and R Class (collectively the plans), pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act. The plans provide that the A Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.25%. The plans provide that the C Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 1.00%, of which 0.25% is paid for individual shareholder services and 0.75% is paid for distribution services. The plans provide that the R Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.50%. The fees are computed and accrued daily based on each class’s daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The fees are used to pay financial intermediaries for distribution and individual shareholder services. Fees incurred under the plans during the period ended September 30, 2022 are detailed in the Statement of Operations.
Trustees’ Fees and Expenses — The Board of Trustees is responsible for overseeing the investment advisor’s management and operations of the fund. The trustees receive detailed information about the fund and its investment advisor regularly throughout the year, and meet at least quarterly with management of the investment advisor to review reports about fund operations. The fund’s officers do not receive compensation from the fund.
Interfund Transactions — The fund may enter into security transactions with other American Century Investments funds and other client accounts of the investment advisor, in accordance with the 1940 Act rules and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. The rules and procedures require, among other things, that these transactions be effected at the independent current market price of the security. There were no interfund transactions during the period.
4. Investment Transactions
Purchases of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended September 30, 2022 totaled $1,178,936,281, of which $820,304,465 represented U.S. Treasury and Government Agency obligations.
Sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended September 30, 2022 totaled $1,425,392,104, of which $913,975,345 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, 2022 | Year ended March 31, 2022 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class | | | | |
Sold | 2,307,473 | | $ | 22,920,215 | | 7,051,165 | | $ | 73,588,309 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 374,273 | | 3,705,000 | | 700,524 | | 7,280,412 | |
Redeemed | (5,022,593) | | (49,807,710) | | (5,773,347) | | (59,996,138) | |
| (2,340,847) | | (23,182,495) | | 1,978,342 | | 20,872,583 | |
I Class | | | | |
Sold | 6,310,106 | | 62,651,678 | | 19,744,816 | | 205,656,508 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 227,285 | | 2,249,054 | | 438,958 | | 4,558,769 | |
Redeemed | (8,058,003) | | (80,390,609) | | (12,504,878) | | (129,285,038) | |
| (1,520,612) | | (15,489,877) | | 7,678,896 | | 80,930,239 | |
A Class | | | | |
Sold | 303,122 | | 2,993,362 | | 639,216 | | 6,677,597 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 13,678 | | 135,315 | | 24,100 | | 250,323 | |
Redeemed | (288,322) | | (2,867,951) | | (783,186) | | (8,164,118) | |
| 28,478 | | 260,726 | | (119,870) | | (1,236,198) | |
C Class | | | | |
Sold | 47,995 | | 478,178 | | 256,773 | | 2,674,724 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 2,083 | | 20,622 | | 3,791 | | 39,381 | |
Redeemed | (175,013) | | (1,739,268) | | (184,905) | | (1,918,299) | |
| (124,935) | | (1,240,468) | | 75,659 | | 795,806 | |
R Class | | | | |
Sold | 23,768 | | 235,630 | | 37,430 | | 390,376 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 506 | | 5,000 | | 1,117 | | 11,632 | |
Redeemed | (15,096) | | (150,558) | | (61,803) | | (643,383) | |
| 9,178 | | 90,072 | | (23,256) | | (241,375) | |
R5 Class | | | | |
Sold | 228,875 | | 2,282,205 | | 360,415 | | 3,761,509 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 18,242 | | 180,571 | | 36,916 | | 383,854 | |
Redeemed | (270,826) | | (2,691,933) | | (1,001,778) | | (10,455,468) | |
| (23,709) | | (229,157) | | (604,447) | | (6,310,105) | |
R6 Class | | | | |
Sold | 447,082 | | 4,392,841 | | 1,154,309 | | 12,006,142 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 55,718 | | 551,187 | | 171,275 | | 1,780,330 | |
Redeemed | (789,634) | | (7,843,213) | | (4,232,685) | | (43,487,481) | |
| (286,834) | | (2,899,185) | | (2,907,101) | | (29,701,009) | |
G Class | | | | |
Sold | 2,375,691 | | 23,482,780 | | 10,764,498 | | 112,593,899 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 1,149,122 | | 11,373,856 | | 2,352,956 | | 24,442,079 | |
Redeemed | (10,656,974) | | (105,444,565) | | (16,577,488) | | (171,774,650) | |
| (7,132,161) | | (70,587,929) | | (3,460,034) | | (34,738,672) | |
Net increase (decrease) | (11,391,442) | | $ | (113,278,313) | | 2,618,189 | | $ | 30,371,269 | |
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 | — | | $ | 525,936,312 | | — | |
U.S. Treasury Securities | — | | 395,979,492 | | — | |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | — | | 113,780,809 | | — | |
Asset-Backed Securities | — | | 110,310,028 | | — | |
Collateralized Loan Obligations | — | | 105,525,505 | | — | |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | — | | 33,756,709 | | — | |
Bank Loan Obligations | — | | 30,714,533 | | — | |
U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | — | | 474,305 | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | $ | 528,975 | | 160,583,907 | | — | |
| $ | 528,975 | | $ | 1,477,061,600 | | — | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Futures Contracts | $ | 4,349,882 | | — | | — | |
Swap Agreements | — | | $ | 875,585 | | — | |
| $ | 4,349,882 | | $ | 875,585 | | — | |
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Liabilities | | | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Futures Contracts | $ | 2,202,133 | | — | | — | |
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 $92,524,167.
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 $216,856,420 futures contracts purchased and $205,569,861 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 $34,000,000.
Value of Derivative Instruments as of September 30, 2022
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| Asset Derivatives | Liability Derivatives |
Type of Risk Exposure | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value |
Credit Risk | Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements* | $ | 126,359 | | Payable for variation margin on swap agreements* | — | |
Interest Rate Risk | Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts* | 286,790 | | Payable for variation margin on futures contracts* | — | |
| | $ | 413,149 | | | — | |
*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, 2022
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| Net Realized Gain (Loss) | Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
Type of Risk Exposure | Location on Statement of Operations | Value | Location on Statement of Operations | Value |
Credit Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions | $ | 900,346 | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | $ | 5,711,381 | |
Interest Rate Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions | 8,699,701 | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts | (1,975,642) | |
Other Contracts | Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions | 3,278,950 | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | (3,731,531) | |
| | $ | 12,878,997 | | | $ | 4,208 | |
8. Risk Factors
The value of the fund’s shares will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, based on the performance of the securities owned by the fund and other factors generally affecting the securities market. Market risks, including political, regulatory, economic and social developments, can affect the value of the fund’s investments. Natural disasters, public health emergencies, war, terrorism and other unforeseeable events may lead to increased market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.
The fund may invest in instruments that have variable or floating coupon rates based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). LIBOR is a benchmark interest rate intended to be representative of the rate at which certain major international banks lend to one another over short-terms. Financial institutions have started the process of phasing out LIBOR and the transition process to a replacement rate may lead to increased volatility or illiquidity in markets for instruments that rely on LIBOR. This could result in a change to the value of such instruments or a change in the cost of temporary borrowing for the fund.
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 | $ | 1,555,992,662 | |
Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 1,389,170 | |
Gross tax depreciation of investments | (79,791,257) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | $ | (78,402,087) | |
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, 2022, the fund had post-October capital loss deferrals of $(3,952,439), which represent certain qualified losses that the fund has elected to treat as having been incurred in the following fiscal year for federal income tax purposes.
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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 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(3) | $10.06 | 0.11 | (0.34) | (0.23) | (0.10) | — | (0.10) | $9.73 | (2.30)% | 0.58%(4) | 0.59%(4) | 2.23%(4) | 2.22%(4) | 79% | $353,212 | |
2022 | $10.47 | 0.14 | (0.36) | (0.22) | (0.15) | (0.04) | (0.19) | $10.06 | (2.13)% | 0.58% | 0.58% | 1.31% | 1.31% | 178% | $388,521 | |
2021 | $10.05 | 0.11 | 0.45 | 0.56 | (0.14) | — | (0.14) | $10.47 | 5.62% | 0.59% | 0.59% | 1.03% | 1.03% | 183% | $383,653 | |
2020 | $10.15 | 0.20 | (0.07) | 0.13 | (0.23) | — | (0.23) | $10.05 | 1.31% | 0.59% | 0.59% | 1.98% | 1.98% | 156% | $155,169 | |
2019 | $10.13 | 0.24 | 0.05 | 0.29 | (0.27) | — | (0.27) | $10.15 | 2.87% | 0.60% | 0.60% | 2.39% | 2.39% | 72% | $226,341 | |
2018 | $10.25 | 0.20 | (0.11) | 0.09 | (0.21) | — | (0.21) | $10.13 | 0.88% | 0.60% | 0.60% | 1.94% | 1.94% | 89% | $233,033 | |
I Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(3) | $10.06 | 0.12 | (0.35) | (0.23) | (0.10) | — | (0.10) | $9.73 | (2.25)% | 0.48%(4) | 0.49%(4) | 2.33%(4) | 2.32%(4) | 79% | $220,097 | |
2022 | $10.47 | 0.15 | (0.36) | (0.21) | (0.16) | (0.04) | (0.20) | $10.06 | (2.03)% | 0.48% | 0.48% | 1.41% | 1.41% | 178% | $242,736 | |
2021 | $10.05 | 0.13 | 0.44 | 0.57 | (0.15) | — | (0.15) | $10.47 | 5.73% | 0.49% | 0.49% | 1.13% | 1.13% | 183% | $172,271 | |
2020 | $10.15 | 0.21 | (0.07) | 0.14 | (0.24) | — | (0.24) | $10.05 | 1.41% | 0.49% | 0.49% | 2.08% | 2.08% | 156% | $127,684 | |
2019 | $10.13 | 0.26 | 0.04 | 0.30 | (0.28) | — | (0.28) | $10.15 | 2.97% | 0.50% | 0.50% | 2.49% | 2.49% | 72% | $56,264 | |
2018(5) | $10.25 | 0.21 | (0.12) | 0.09 | (0.21) | — | (0.21) | $10.13 | 0.92% | 0.50%(4) | 0.50%(4) | 2.10%(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: | 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) |
A Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(3) | $10.05 | 0.10 | (0.33) | (0.23) | (0.09) | — | (0.09) | $9.73 | (2.33)% | 0.83%(4) | 0.84%(4) | 1.98%(4) | 1.97%(4) | 79% | $20,861 | |
2022 | $10.46 | 0.11 | (0.35) | (0.24) | (0.13) | (0.04) | (0.17) | $10.05 | (2.38)% | 0.83% | 0.83% | 1.06% | 1.06% | 178% | $21,270 | |
2021 | $10.05 | 0.09 | 0.44 | 0.53 | (0.12) | — | (0.12) | $10.46 | 5.26% | 0.84% | 0.84% | 0.78% | 0.78% | 183% | $23,393 | |
2020 | $10.15 | 0.18 | (0.07) | 0.11 | (0.21) | — | (0.21) | $10.05 | 1.05% | 0.84% | 0.84% | 1.73% | 1.73% | 156% | $16,411 | |
2019 | $10.13 | 0.22 | 0.04 | 0.26 | (0.24) | — | (0.24) | $10.15 | 2.61% | 0.85% | 0.85% | 2.14% | 2.14% | 72% | $21,709 | |
2018 | $10.25 | 0.17 | (0.11) | 0.06 | (0.18) | — | (0.18) | $10.13 | 0.62% | 0.85% | 0.85% | 1.69% | 1.69% | 89% | $20,903 | |
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2022(3) | $10.06 | 0.06 | (0.33) | (0.27) | (0.05) | — | (0.05) | $9.74 | (2.69)% | 1.58%(4) | 1.59%(4) | 1.23%(4) | 1.22%(4) | 79% | $3,718 | |
2022 | $10.47 | 0.03 | (0.35) | (0.32) | (0.05) | (0.04) | (0.09) | $10.06 | (3.10)% | 1.58% | 1.58% | 0.31% | 0.31% | 178% | $5,099 | |
2021 | $10.05 | 0.02 | 0.44 | 0.46 | (0.04) | — | (0.04) | $10.47 | 4.57% | 1.59% | 1.59% | 0.03% | 0.03% | 183% | $4,514 | |
2020 | $10.15 | 0.10 | (0.07) | 0.03 | (0.13) | — | (0.13) | $10.05 | 0.30% | 1.59% | 1.59% | 0.98% | 0.98% | 156% | $6,163 | |
2019 | $10.14 | 0.14 | 0.04 | 0.18 | (0.17) | — | (0.17) | $10.15 | 1.75% | 1.60% | 1.60% | 1.39% | 1.39% | 72% | $9,046 | |
2018 | $10.26 | 0.09 | (0.10) | (0.01) | (0.11) | — | (0.11) | $10.14 | (0.13)% | 1.60% | 1.60% | 0.94% | 0.94% | 89% | $9,462 | |
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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) |
R Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(3) | $10.06 | 0.09 | (0.34) | (0.25) | (0.07) | — | (0.07) | $9.74 | (2.45)% | 1.08%(4) | 1.09%(4) | 1.73%(4) | 1.72%(4) | 79% | $734 | |
2022 | $10.47 | 0.08 | (0.35) | (0.27) | (0.10) | (0.04) | (0.14) | $10.06 | (2.62)% | 1.08% | 1.08% | 0.81% | 0.81% | 178% | $667 | |
2021 | $10.06 | 0.07 | 0.43 | 0.50 | (0.09) | — | (0.09) | $10.47 | 4.99% | 1.09% | 1.09% | 0.53% | 0.53% | 183% | $937 | |
2020 | $10.15 | 0.15 | (0.06) | 0.09 | (0.18) | — | (0.18) | $10.06 | 0.90% | 1.09% | 1.09% | 1.48% | 1.48% | 156% | $764 | |
2019 | $10.14 | 0.19 | 0.04 | 0.23 | (0.22) | — | (0.22) | $10.15 | 2.26% | 1.10% | 1.10% | 1.89% | 1.89% | 72% | $756 | |
2018 | $10.26 | 0.15 | (0.11) | 0.04 | (0.16) | — | (0.16) | $10.14 | 0.37% | 1.10% | 1.10% | 1.44% | 1.44% | 89% | $399 | |
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2022(3) | $10.06 | 0.12 | (0.34) | (0.22) | (0.11) | — | (0.11) | $9.73 | (2.21)% | 0.38%(4) | 0.39%(4) | 2.43%(4) | 2.42%(4) | 79% | $15,570 | |
2022 | $10.47 | 0.16 | (0.36) | (0.20) | (0.17) | (0.04) | (0.21) | $10.06 | (1.93)% | 0.38% | 0.38% | 1.51% | 1.51% | 178% | $16,327 | |
2021 | $10.05 | 0.14 | 0.44 | 0.58 | (0.16) | — | (0.16) | $10.47 | 5.83% | 0.39% | 0.39% | 1.23% | 1.23% | 183% | $23,320 | |
2020 | $10.15 | 0.22 | (0.07) | 0.15 | (0.25) | — | (0.25) | $10.05 | 1.51% | 0.39% | 0.39% | 2.18% | 2.18% | 156% | $23,612 | |
2019 | $10.13 | 0.26 | 0.05 | 0.31 | (0.29) | — | (0.29) | $10.15 | 3.08% | 0.40% | 0.40% | 2.59% | 2.59% | 72% | $20,662 | |
2018 | $10.25 | 0.21 | (0.10) | 0.11 | (0.23) | — | (0.23) | $10.13 | 1.08% | 0.40% | 0.40% | 2.14% | 2.14% | 89% | $21,699 | |
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted) |
Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data | | |
| | Income From Investment Operations: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of: | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
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2022(3) | $10.05 | 0.12 | (0.34) | (0.22) | (0.11) | — | (0.11) | $9.72 | (2.18)% | 0.33%(4) | 0.34%(4) | 2.48%(4) | 2.47%(4) | 79% | $48,356 | |
2022 | $10.46 | 0.16 | (0.35) | (0.19) | (0.18) | (0.04) | (0.22) | $10.05 | (1.89)% | 0.33% | 0.33% | 1.56% | 1.56% | 178% | $52,851 | |
2021 | $10.04 | 0.15 | 0.44 | 0.59 | (0.17) | — | (0.17) | $10.46 | 5.89% | 0.34% | 0.34% | 1.28% | 1.28% | 183% | $85,404 | |
2020 | $10.14 | 0.23 | (0.07) | 0.16 | (0.26) | — | (0.26) | $10.04 | 1.56% | 0.34% | 0.34% | 2.23% | 2.23% | 156% | $63,905 | |
2019 | $10.13 | 0.27 | 0.03 | 0.30 | (0.29) | — | (0.29) | $10.14 | 3.03% | 0.35% | 0.35% | 2.64% | 2.64% | 72% | $70,752 | |
2018(7) | $10.27 | 0.16 | (0.14) | 0.02 | (0.16) | — | (0.16) | $10.13 | 0.22% | 0.35%(4) | 0.35%(4) | 2.31%(4) | 2.31%(4) | 89%(6) | $57,642 | |
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2022(3) | $10.05 | 0.14 | (0.34) | (0.20) | (0.13) | — | (0.13) | $9.72 | (1.93)% | 0.01%(4) | 0.34%(4) | 2.80%(4) | 2.47%(4) | 79% | $817,776 | |
2022 | $10.46 | 0.20 | (0.36) | (0.16) | (0.21) | (0.04) | (0.25) | $10.05 | (1.57)% | 0.01% | 0.33% | 1.88% | 1.56% | 178% | $916,720 | |
2021(8) | $10.37 | 0.06 | 0.10 | 0.16 | (0.07) | — | (0.07) | $10.46 | 1.57% | 0.01%(4) | 0.34%(4) | 1.48%(4) | 1.15%(4) | 183%(9) | $990,271 | |
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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, 2022 (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.
(8)November 4, 2020 (commencement of sale) through March 31, 2021.
(9)Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended March 31, 2021.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Approval of Management Agreement |
At a meeting held on June 21, 2022, 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 of 1940 (the “Investment Company Act”), contracts for investment advisory services are required to be reviewed, evaluated, and approved by a majority of a fund’s Trustees, including a majority of the independent Trustees, 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 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.
In connection with its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board’s review and evaluation of the services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates included, but was not limited to, the following:
•the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, and other services provided and to be provided to the Fund including without limitation portfolio management and trading services, shareholder and intermediary service levels and quality, compliance and legal services, fund accounting and financial reporting, and fund share distribution;
•the wide range of other programs and services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates 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 similarly-managed 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, generally, and with respect to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic response, heightened areas of interest in the mutual fund industry and recent geopolitical issues;
•the Advisor’s business continuity plans, vendor management practices, and cyber security practices;
•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 principal investment strategies. Further, the Trustees recognize that the Advisor has an obligation to seek the best execution of fund trades. In providing these services, the Advisor utilizes teams of investment professionals (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 actions being taken 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.
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 fee structure and through reinvestment in its business, infrastructure, investment capabilities and initiatives to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded services.
Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than securities transaction expenses, 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 and the Advisor agreed to a temporary reduction of the Fund's annual unified management fee of 0.02% (e.g., the Investor Class unified fee will be reduced from 0.57% to 0.55%) for at least one year, beginning August 1, 2022. The Board
concluded that the management fee paid by the Fund to the Advisor under the management agreement is reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Comparison to Fees and Services Provided to Other Clients of the Advisor. The Board also requested and received information from the Advisor concerning the nature of the services, fees, costs, and profitability of its advisory services to advisory clients other than the Fund. They observed that these varying types of client accounts require different services and involve different regulatory and entrepreneurial risks than the management of the Fund. The Board analyzed this information and concluded that the fees charged and services provided to the Fund were reasonable by comparison.
Payments to Intermediaries. The Trustees also requested and received a description of payments made to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided by intermediaries. These payments include various payments made by the Fund or the Advisor to different types of intermediaries and recordkeepers for distribution and service activities provided with respect to the Fund. The Trustees reviewed such information and received representations from the Advisor that all such payments by the Fund were made pursuant to the Fund’s Rule 12b-1 Plan and that all such payments by the Advisor were made from the Advisor’s resources and reasonable profits.
Collateral or “Fall-Out” Benefits Derived by the Advisor. The Board considered the possible existence of collateral benefits the Advisor may receive as a result of its relationship with the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor’s primary business is managing funds and it generally does not use fund or shareholder information to generate profits in other lines of business, and therefore does not derive any significant collateral benefits from them. The Board noted that the Advisor may receive proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex. The Board also noted that the assets of those other accounts are, where applicable, included with the assets of the Fund to determine breakpoints in the management fee schedule.
Existing Relationship. The Board also considered whether there was any reason for not continuing the existing arrangement with the Advisor. In this regard, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund’s operations and various risks, uncertainties, and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision not to continue such relationship. In particular, the Board recognized that most shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Advisor’s industry standing and reputation and in the expectation that the Advisor will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund.
Conclusion of the Trustees. As a result of this process, the Board, including all of the independent Trustees, taking into account all of the factors discussed above and the information provided by the Advisor and others in connection with its review and throughout the year, concluded that the terms of the management agreement are fair and reasonable and that the management fee charged to the Fund is reasonable in light of the services provided and that the management agreement between the Fund and the Advisor should be renewed for an additional one-year period.
Retirement Account Information
As required by law, distributions you receive from certain retirement accounts are subject to federal income tax withholding, unless you elect not to have withholding apply*. Tax will be withheld on the total amount withdrawn even though you may be receiving amounts that are not subject to withholding, such as nondeductible contributions. In such case, excess amounts of withholding could occur. You may adjust your withholding election so that a greater or lesser amount will be withheld.
If you don’t want us to withhold on this amount, you must notify us to not withhold the federal income tax. You may notify us in writing or in certain situations by telephone or through other electronic means. For systematic withdrawals, your withholding election will remain in effect until revoked or changed by filing a new election. You have the right to revoke your election at any time and change your withholding percentage for future distributions.
Remember, even if you elect not to have income tax withheld, you are liable for paying income tax on the taxable portion of your withdrawal. If you elect not to have income tax withheld or you don’t have enough income tax withheld, you may be responsible for payment of estimated tax. You may incur penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and estimated tax payments are not sufficient. You can reduce or defer the income tax on a distribution by directly or indirectly rolling such distribution over to another IRA or eligible plan. You should consult your tax advisor for additional information.
State tax will be withheld if, at the time of your distribution, your address is within one of the mandatory withholding states and you have federal income tax withheld (or as otherwise required by state law). State taxes will be withheld from your distribution in accordance with the respective state rules.
*Some 403(b), 457 and qualified retirement plan distributions may be subject to 20% mandatory withholding, as they are subject to special tax and withholding rules. Your plan administrator or plan sponsor is required to provide you with a special tax notice explaining those rules at the time you request a distribution. If applicable, federal and/or state taxes may be withheld from your distribution amount.
Proxy Voting Policies
Descriptions of the principles and policies that the fund's investment advisor uses in exercising the voting rights associated with the securities purchased and/or held by the fund are available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021 or visiting American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com/proxy. A description of the policies is also available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on americancentury.com/proxy. It is also available at sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. These portfolio holdings are available on the fund's website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021. The fund’s Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov.
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| Y Class (APOYX) |
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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 ending September 30, 2022. It provides a market overview (below), followed by a schedule of fund investments and other financial information. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.
Inflation, Rates, Recession Worries Weighed on Financial Markets
The reporting period began with financial markets digesting the effects of soaring inflation, heightened market volatility and slowing growth. For more than a year, the effects of massive fiscal and monetary support, escalating energy prices, supply chain breakdowns and labor market shortages had driven inflation to multidecade highs. The Russia-Ukraine war continued to nudge commodity prices even higher, exacerbating existing inflationary pressures and further damaging global supply chains.
The Federal Reserve (Fed), which began tightening in March with a 25-basis-points (bps) hike, increased rates an additional 275 bps during the six-month period. Inflation was slow to respond, climbing to a 40-year-high 9.1% in June before slipping to 8.2% in September, largely due to falling gasoline prices. Policymakers indicated taming inflation remains their priority, even as the economy contracted in 2022’s first two quarters and an official recession appeared imminent.
In addition to fueling recession risk, the combination of elevated inflation and a hawkish Fed helped push Treasury yields sharply higher and stock prices significantly lower. Amid persistent market unrest, most stock and bond indices ended the six-month period with steep losses. Stocks, as measured by the S&P 500 Index, plunged more than 20%, while bonds, as measured by the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, tumbled more than 9%.
Staying Disciplined in Uncertain Times
We expect market volatility to linger as investors navigate a complex environment of high inflation, rising interest rates and economic uncertainty. In addition, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine complicates an increasingly tense geopolitical backdrop and threatens global energy markets. We will continue to monitor this evolving situation and what it broadly means for investors across asset classes.
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, 2022 | |
Types of Investments in Portfolio | % of net assets |
U.S. Treasury Securities | 86.0% |
Corporate Bonds | 3.8% |
Asset-Backed Securities | 1.8% |
Collateralized Loan Obligations | 1.7% |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | 1.2% |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | 0.6% |
Short-Term Investments | 4.8% |
Other Assets and Liabilities | 0.1% |
Fund shareholders may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemption/exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing cost of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2022 to September 30, 2022.
Actual Expenses
The table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses for each class. You may use the information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century Investments mutual fund, or I Class shares of the American Century Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century Investments account (i.e., not through a financial intermediary or employer-sponsored retirement plan account), American Century Investments may charge you a $25 annual account maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than $10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your accounts to pay the $25 fee. In determining your total eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in all personal accounts (including American Century Investments brokerage accounts) registered under your Social Security number. Personal accounts include individual accounts, joint accounts, UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth, Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other retirement accounts. If you have only business, business retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Investments brokerage accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. If you are subject to the account maintenance fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee amount.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return of a fund’s share class. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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| Beginning Account Value 4/1/22 | Ending Account Value 9/30/22 | Expenses Paid During Period(1) 4/1/22 - 9/30/22 | Annualized Expense Ratio(1) |
Actual | | | | |
Investor Class | $1,000 | $949.60 | $2.93 | 0.60% |
I Class | $1,000 | $950.50 | $2.44 | 0.50% |
Y Class | $1,000 | $950.10 | $1.96 | 0.40% |
A Class | $1,000 | $948.00 | $4.15 | 0.85% |
C Class | $1,000 | $944.20 | $7.80 | 1.60% |
R Class | $1,000 | $947.00 | $5.37 | 1.10% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $950.90 | $1.96 | 0.40% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $951.10 | $1.71 | 0.35% |
G Class | $1,000 | $952.60 | $0.20 | 0.04% |
Hypothetical | | | | |
Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,022.06 | $3.04 | 0.60% |
I Class | $1,000 | $1,022.56 | $2.54 | 0.50% |
Y Class | $1,000 | $1,023.06 | $2.03 | 0.40% |
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% |
G Class | $1,000 | $1,024.87 | $0.20 | 0.04% |
(1)Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 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, 2022 (UNAUDITED)
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| Principal Amount/ Shares | Value |
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES — 86.0% |
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U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, 1.75%, 1/15/28 | $ | 7,071,000 | | $ | 7,005,187 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.125%, 1/15/23 | 29,521,420 | | 29,227,024 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.625%, 4/15/23 | 191,197,825 | | 188,339,720 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.625%, 1/15/24 | 67,296,220 | | 65,723,767 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.50%, 4/15/24 | 10,278,625 | | 9,989,174 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.125%, 7/15/24 | 67,377,420 | | 65,083,322 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.125%, 10/15/24 | 95,266,875 | | 91,629,676 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.25%, 1/15/25 | 230,969,453 | | 221,073,737 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.125%, 4/15/25 | 181,224,420 | | 171,938,979 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.375%, 7/15/25 | 118,060,740 | | 112,850,443 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.125%, 10/15/25 | 239,782,200 | | 226,577,804 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.625%, 1/15/26 | 188,900,805 | | 180,362,430 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.125%, 4/15/26 | 262,208,012 | | 244,950,380 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.125%, 7/15/26 | 34,607,720 | | 32,365,362 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.125%, 10/15/26(1) | 297,073,540 | | 276,835,506 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.375%, 1/15/27 | 57,645,030 | | 53,868,990 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.125%, 4/15/27 | 356,083,349 | | 328,457,779 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.375%, 7/15/27 | 12,111,500 | | 11,305,083 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.50%, 1/15/28 | 90,082,500 | | 83,644,885 | |
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES (Cost $2,617,619,176) | | 2,401,229,248 | |
CORPORATE BONDS — 3.8% | | |
Automobiles — 0.3% | | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 3.80%, 4/7/25 | 7,570,000 | | 7,217,228 | |
Banks — 1.1% | | |
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 3.38%, 4/2/26 | 2,605,000 | | 2,461,992 | |
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 2.55%, 2/4/28 | 1,960,000 | | 1,707,114 | |
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 4.95%, 7/22/28 | 1,465,000 | | 1,409,141 | |
Bank of Ireland Group PLC, VRN, 2.03%, 9/30/27(2) | 1,912,000 | | 1,583,888 | |
BPCE SA, 4.625%, 7/11/24(2) | 1,650,000 | | 1,598,941 | |
Fifth Third Bancorp, VRN, 4.06%, 4/25/28 | 1,350,000 | | 1,268,534 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 1.04%, 2/4/27 | 3,687,000 | | 3,136,872 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 1.58%, 4/22/27 | 2,520,000 | | 2,178,370 | |
NatWest Group PLC, VRN, 5.52%, 9/30/28 | 4,260,000 | | 4,048,496 | |
Royal Bank of Canada, 4.24%, 8/3/27 | 5,945,000 | | 5,676,196 | |
Swedbank AB, 3.36%, 4/4/25(2) | 700,000 | | 669,805 | |
UniCredit SpA, 7.83%, 12/4/23(2) | 2,665,000 | | 2,687,824 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., VRN, 3.35%, 3/2/33 | 1,602,000 | | 1,301,260 | |
| | 29,728,433 | |
Biotechnology — 0.1% | | |
AbbVie, Inc., 2.95%, 11/21/26 | 4,180,000 | | 3,833,628 | |
Capital Markets — 0.3% | | |
Golub Capital BDC, Inc., 2.50%, 8/24/26 | 756,000 | | 634,603 | |
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 2.63%, 2/18/26 | 4,326,000 | | 4,034,025 | |
Owl Rock Core Income Corp., 3.125%, 9/23/26 | 1,223,000 | | 1,029,509 | |
UBS Group AG, VRN, 1.49%, 8/10/27(2) | 3,277,000 | | 2,756,866 | |
| | 8,455,003 | |
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| Principal Amount/ Shares | Value |
Consumer Finance — 0.2% | | |
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 1.65%, 10/29/24 | $ | 1,845,000 | | $ | 1,687,209 | |
Avolon Holdings Funding Ltd., 5.50%, 1/15/26(2) | 3,190,000 | | 3,003,769 | |
Avolon Holdings Funding Ltd., 4.375%, 5/1/26(2) | 1,240,000 | | 1,110,621 | |
| | 5,801,599 | |
Diversified Financial Services — 0.1% | | |
Corebridge Financial, Inc., 3.50%, 4/4/25(2) | 3,832,000 | | 3,644,392 | |
Entertainment — 0.1% | | |
Warnermedia Holdings, Inc., 3.79%, 3/15/25(2) | 1,455,000 | | 1,375,110 | |
Warnermedia Holdings, Inc., 3.76%, 3/15/27(2) | 1,497,000 | | 1,341,234 | |
| | 2,716,344 | |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 0.3% | | |
American Tower Corp., 3.65%, 3/15/27 | 1,446,000 | | 1,324,173 | |
SBA Tower Trust, 3.45%, 3/15/48(2) | 6,090,000 | | 6,035,133 | |
| | 7,359,306 | |
Food and Staples Retailing — 0.1% | | |
Albertsons Cos., Inc. / Safeway, Inc. / New Albertsons LP / Albertsons LLC, 3.50%, 2/15/23(2) | 3,100,000 | | 3,069,310 | |
Gas Utilities — 0.1% | | |
East Ohio Gas Co., 1.30%, 6/15/25(2) | 3,740,000 | | 3,362,466 | |
Household Durables — 0.2% | | |
Lennar Corp., 4.75%, 5/30/25 | 4,460,000 | | 4,396,883 | |
Insurance — 0.1% | | |
GA Global Funding Trust, 0.80%, 9/13/24(2) | 2,800,000 | | 2,536,172 | |
SBL Holdings, Inc., 5.125%, 11/13/26(2) | 1,959,000 | | 1,788,994 | |
| | 4,325,166 | |
IT Services† | | |
Global Payments, Inc., 3.75%, 6/1/23 | 1,124,000 | | 1,114,128 | |
Multi-Utilities — 0.1% | | |
Sempra Energy, 3.30%, 4/1/25 | 3,333,000 | | 3,174,799 | |
Personal Products — 0.2% | | |
GSK Consumer Healthcare Capital UK PLC, 3.125%, 3/24/25(2) | 5,325,000 | | 5,031,174 | |
Pharmaceuticals — 0.3% | | |
Royalty Pharma PLC, 1.20%, 9/2/25 | 5,380,000 | | 4,761,122 | |
Viatris, Inc., 1.65%, 6/22/25 | 2,940,000 | | 2,616,939 | |
| | 7,378,061 | |
Road and Rail — 0.1% | | |
DAE Funding LLC, 1.55%, 8/1/24(2) | 2,556,000 | | 2,337,235 | |
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 0.1% | | |
Broadcom Corp. / Broadcom Cayman Finance Ltd., 3.875%, 1/15/27 | 2,609,000 | | 2,403,581 | |
Qorvo, Inc., 4.375%, 10/15/29 | 1,197,000 | | 1,027,044 | |
| | 3,430,625 | |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $114,374,200) | | 106,375,780 | |
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES — 1.8% |
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Applebee's Funding LLC / IHOP Funding LLC, Series 2019-1A, Class A2I SEQ, 4.19%, 6/5/49(2) | 7,425,000 | | 7,058,405 | |
BRE Grand Islander Timeshare Issuer LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.94%, 5/25/29(2) | 1,591,934 | | 1,537,894 | |
BRE Grand Islander Timeshare Issuer LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class B, 3.24%, 5/25/29(2) | 440,101 | | 424,013 | |
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| Principal Amount/ Shares | Value |
CARS-DB5 LP, Series 2021-1A, Class A3 SEQ, 1.92%, 8/15/51(2) | $ | 3,946,708 | | $ | 3,349,795 | |
Cologix Data Centers US Issuer LLC, Series 2021-1A, Class A2 SEQ, 3.30%, 12/26/51(2) | 7,825,000 | | 6,992,023 | |
FirstKey Homes Trust, Series 2020-SFR2, Class D, 1.97%, 10/19/37(2) | 6,600,000 | | 5,877,360 | |
Global SC Finance VII Srl, Series 2021-1A, Class A, SEQ, 1.86%, 4/17/41(2) | 7,438,293 | | 6,396,832 | |
Mosaic Solar Loan Trust, Series 2020-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.10%, 4/20/46(2) | 1,551,118 | | 1,339,990 | |
Mosaic Solar Loan Trust, Series 2021-1A, Class A SEQ, 1.51%, 12/20/46(2) | 7,503,091 | | 5,866,149 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2020-SFR1, Class B, 2.03%, 4/17/37(2) | 4,900,000 | | 4,531,283 | |
Tricon Residential Trust, Series 2022-SFR1, Class D, 4.75%, 4/17/39(2) | 6,000,000 | | 5,529,258 | |
TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $54,326,173) | | 48,903,002 | |
COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS — 1.7% |
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BlueMountain CLO Ltd., Series 2016-2A, Class BR2, VRN, 5.23%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.25%), 8/20/32(2) | 1,875,000 | | 1,726,016 | |
BXMT Ltd., Series 2020-FL2, Class B, VRN, 4.44%, (1-month SOFR plus 1.51%), 2/15/38(2) | 2,970,000 | | 2,865,151 | |
Carlyle Global Market Strategies CLO Ltd., Series 2012-4A, Class CR3, VRN, 5.36%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.60%), 4/22/32(2) | 6,550,000 | | 6,047,303 | |
Carlyle Global Market Strategies CLO Ltd., Series 2013-1A, Class BRR, VRN, 5.12%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.20%), 8/14/30(2) | 4,625,000 | | 4,359,583 | |
KKR CLO Ltd., Series 2022A, Class B, VRN, 4.31%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.60%), 7/20/31(2) | 4,425,000 | | 4,196,057 | |
Magnetite VIII Ltd., Series 2014-8A, Class BR2, VRN, 4.01%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.50%), 4/15/31(2) | 2,200,000 | | 2,112,365 | |
MF1 Ltd., Series 2021-FL7, Class AS, VRN, 4.44%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.45%), 10/16/36(2) | 3,141,000 | | 3,006,925 | |
Palmer Square Loan Funding Ltd., Series 2021-3A, Class C, VRN, 5.21%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.50%), 7/20/29(2) | 8,500,000 | | 7,799,250 | |
Palmer Square Loan Funding Ltd., Series 2022-1A, Class B, VRN, 4.33%, (3-month SOFR plus 2.00%), 4/15/30(2) | 4,000,000 | | 3,705,405 | |
Shelter Growth Issuer Ltd., Series 2022-FL4, Class A, VRN, 5.32%, (1-month SOFR plus 2.30%), 6/17/37(2) | 7,580,000 | | 7,497,739 | |
THL Credit Wind River CLO Ltd., Series 2019-3A, Class CR, VRN, 4.71%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.20%), 4/15/31(2) | 6,000,000 | | 5,516,083 | |
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS (Cost $51,743,117) | | 48,831,877 | |
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 1.2% |
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BX Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-VOLT, Class E, VRN, 4.82%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.00%), 9/15/36(2) | 7,200,000 | | 6,662,236 | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates, Series 2019-ICE4, Class D, VRN, 4.42%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.60%), 5/15/36(2) | 5,741,000 | | 5,575,002 | |
Extended Stay America Trust, Series 2021-ESH, Class E, VRN, 5.67%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.85%), 7/15/38(2) | 8,953,893 | | 8,532,965 | |
J.P. Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2018-AON, Class A SEQ, 4.13%, 7/5/31(2) | 6,718,000 | | 6,565,125 | |
OPG Trust, Series 2021-PORT, Class E, VRN, 4.35%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.53%), 10/15/36(2) | 6,563,828 | | 5,944,591 | |
TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $34,897,253) | | 33,279,919 | |
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| Principal Amount/ Shares | Value |
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS — 0.6% |
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Private Sponsor Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.5% |
Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-1, Class A1, VRN, 2.40%, (1-year H15T1Y plus 2.25%), 2/25/36 | $ | 244,267 | | $ | 237,529 | |
Bellemeade Re Ltd., Series 2021-3A, Class M1A, VRN, 3.28%, (30-day average SOFR plus 1.00%), 9/25/31(2) | 3,535,595 | | 3,485,368 | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-NQM6, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 1.59%, 7/25/66(2) | 5,294,922 | | 4,166,329 | |
Imperial Fund Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-NQM1, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 1.62%, 6/25/56(2) | 2,133,784 | | 1,784,473 | |
JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-A4, Class 3A1, VRN, 3.27%, 6/25/36 | 178,280 | | 132,763 | |
JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-S1, Class 1A2 SEQ, 6.50%, 4/25/36 | 161,906 | | 159,518 | |
MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust, Series 2004-13, Class 3A7, VRN, 3.82%, 11/21/34 | 6,505 | | 6,177 | |
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Series 2005-A2, Class A1, VRN, 2.77%, 2/25/35 | 53,884 | | 51,274 | |
Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-8, Class 2A1, VRN, 3.64%, 7/25/34 | 297,976 | | 291,970 | |
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2020-4, Class A2 SEQ, 1.91%, 5/25/65(2) | 1,932,049 | | 1,849,410 | |
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2021-5, Class A3, VRN, 1.37%, 9/25/66(2) | 3,112,211 | | 2,531,192 | |
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-7, Class 3A1 SEQ, 6.00%, 6/25/36 | 42,203 | | 42,736 | |
| | 14,738,739 | |
U.S. Government Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.1% |
FHLMC, Series 2015-SC02, Class M3, VRN, 3.66%, 9/25/45 | 1,109,667 | | 1,089,516 | |
FNMA, Series 2014-C02, Class 2M2, VRN, 5.68%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.60%), 5/25/24 | 724,706 | | 723,083 | |
| | 1,812,599 | |
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS (Cost $18,823,058) | | 16,551,338 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 4.8% |
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Discount Notes(3) — 2.7% | | |
Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Notes, 2.60%, 10/3/22 | 55,000,000 | | 55,000,000 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Notes, 2.42%, 10/11/22 | 20,000,000 | | 19,986,587 | |
| | 74,986,587 | |
Money Market Funds† | | |
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class | 140,730 | | 140,730 | |
Repurchase Agreements — 2.1% | | |
BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 0.625% - 4.625%, 1/15/25 - 5/15/47, valued at $9,796,810), in a joint trading account at 2.86%, dated 9/30/22, due 10/3/22 (Delivery value $9,632,578) | | 9,630,283 | |
Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 2.75% - 3.25%, 5/31/29 - 6/30/29, valued at $49,145,684), at 2.95%, dated 9/30/22, due 10/3/22 (Delivery value $48,193,845) | | 48,182,000 | |
| | 57,812,283 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $132,932,069) | | 132,939,600 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 99.9% (Cost $3,024,715,046) |
| 2,788,110,764 | |
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — 0.1% |
| 2,628,468 | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% |
| $ | 2,790,739,232 | |
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FUTURES CONTRACTS PURCHASED |
Reference Entity | Contracts | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)^ |
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Notes | 435 | December 2022 | $ | 46,765,899 | | $ | (1,494,604) | |
^Amount represents value and unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
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CENTRALLY CLEARED TOTAL RETURN SWAP AGREEMENTS |
Floating Rate Index | Pay/Receive Floating Rate Index 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 | | $ | 585 | | $ | 2,896,640 | | $ | 2,897,225 | |
CPURNSA | Receive | 2.18% | 1/15/24 | $ | 50,000,000 | | 670 | | 4,848,119 | | 4,848,789 | |
CPURNSA | Receive | 2.17% | 1/19/24 | $ | 50,000,000 | | 670 | | 4,849,310 | | 4,849,980 | |
CPURNSA | Receive | 2.21% | 1/19/24 | $ | 20,000,000 | | 568 | | 1,915,612 | | 1,916,180 | |
CPURNSA | Receive | 2.25% | 2/1/24 | $ | 50,000,000 | | 670 | | 4,732,289 | | 4,732,959 | |
CPURNSA | Receive | 2.25% | 2/1/24 | $ | 25,000,000 | | 585 | | 2,367,752 | | 2,368,337 | |
CPURNSA | Receive | 2.29% | 2/8/24 | $ | 50,000,000 | | 670 | | 4,674,171 | | 4,674,841 | |
CPURNSA | Receive | 1.71% | 6/20/24 | $ | 30,000,000 | | (740) | | 3,430,362 | | 3,429,622 | |
CPURNSA | Receive | 1.86% | 7/30/24 | $ | 26,500,000 | | (714) | | 2,824,544 | | 2,823,830 | |
CPURNSA | Receive | 1.86% | 8/1/24 | $ | 23,700,000 | | (692) | | 2,528,502 | | 2,527,810 | |
CPURNSA | Receive | 1.85% | 8/1/24 | $ | 43,000,000 | | (848) | | 4,598,954 | | 4,598,106 | |
CPURNSA | Receive | 1.67% | 10/21/24 | $ | 45,000,000 | | (864) | | 5,318,852 | | 5,317,988 | |
CPURNSA | Receive | 1.70% | 11/26/24 | $ | 25,000,000 | | (703) | | 2,939,140 | | 2,938,437 | |
CPURNSA | Receive | 1.79% | 12/13/24 | $ | 16,000,000 | | (630) | | 1,794,627 | | 1,793,997 | |
CPURNSA | Receive | 1.85% | 8/26/25 | $ | 16,000,000 | | 597 | | 2,008,209 | | 2,008,806 | |
CPURNSA | Receive | 2.24% | 1/12/26 | $ | 20,000,000 | | 622 | | 1,959,147 | | 1,959,769 | |
| | | | | $ | 446 | | $ | 53,686,230 | | $ | 53,686,676 | |
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
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 |
SEQ | - | Sequential Payer |
SOFR | - | Secured Overnight Financing 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. |
†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 futures contracts and/or swap agreements. At the period end, the aggregate value of securities pledged was $11,177,491.
(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 $188,764,504, which represented 6.8% of total net assets.
(3)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.
| | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | | | |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED) | |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (cost of $3,024,715,046) | $ | 2,788,110,764 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 452,823 | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | 2,733,890 | |
Interest receivable | 3,642,460 | |
| 2,794,939,937 | |
| |
Liabilities | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 2,713,919 | |
Payable for variation margin on futures contracts | 115,549 | |
Payable for variation margin on swap agreements | 428,666 | |
Accrued management fees | 914,336 | |
Distribution and service fees payable | 28,235 | |
| 4,200,705 | |
| |
Net Assets | $ | 2,790,739,232 | |
| |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital paid in | $ | 2,846,194,529 | |
Distributable earnings | (55,455,297) | |
| $ | 2,790,739,232 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share* |
Investor Class | $760,163,980 | 73,821,740 | $10.30 |
I Class | $1,205,224,787 | 116,054,057 | $10.39 |
Y Class | $13,345,212 | 1,284,240 | $10.39 |
A Class | $59,059,127 | 5,795,336 | $10.19 |
C Class | $9,865,629 | 1,005,181 | $9.81 |
R Class | $17,414,925 | 1,673,581 | $10.41 |
R5 Class | $111,238,574 | 10,710,441 | $10.39 |
R6 Class | $21,488,429 | 2,068,881 | $10.39 |
G Class | $592,938,569 | 56,987,923 | $10.40 |
*Maximum offering price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for all share classes, except Class A, for which the maximum offering price per share was $10.42 (net asset value divided by 0.9775). A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of Class A and Class C.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED) | |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Interest | $ | 115,146,184 | |
| |
Expenses: | |
Management fees | 6,251,628 | |
Distribution and service fees: | |
A Class | 72,762 | |
C Class | 46,261 | |
R Class | 50,753 | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 95,014 | |
Interest expenses | 487,153 | |
Other expenses | 139 | |
| 7,003,710 | |
Fees waived - G Class | (978,491) | |
| 6,025,219 | |
| |
Net investment income (loss) | 109,120,965 | |
| |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investment transactions | (11,225,717) | |
Futures contract transactions | (4,531,998) | |
Swap agreement transactions | 16,554,154 | |
| 796,439 | |
| |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | (236,316,932) | |
Futures contracts | 527,171 | |
Swap agreements | (19,577,895) | |
| (255,367,656) | |
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (254,571,217) | |
| |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | (145,450,252) | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
| | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
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SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2022 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | September 30, 2022 | March 31, 2022 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 109,120,965 | | $ | 126,695,687 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | 796,439 | | 41,246,515 | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (255,367,656) | | (38,882,147) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (145,450,252) | | 129,060,055 | |
| | |
Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From earnings: | | |
Investor Class | (3,017,125) | | (18,377,213) | |
I Class | (5,052,210) | | (49,288,277) | |
Y Class | (68,659) | | (628,667) | |
A Class | (169,841) | | (1,795,871) | |
C Class | — | | (302,613) | |
R Class | (34,092) | | (650,573) | |
R5 Class | (582,829) | | (6,599,316) | |
R6 Class | (113,464) | | (668,999) | |
G Class | (4,158,474) | | (30,850,587) | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (13,196,694) | | (109,162,116) | |
| | |
Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5) | 308,399,562 | | 308,866,026 | |
| | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | 149,752,616 | | 328,763,965 | |
| | |
Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 2,640,986,616 | | 2,312,222,651 | |
End of period | $ | 2,790,739,232 | | $ | 2,640,986,616 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (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 (NAV) per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. The value of investments of the fund is determined by American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor), as the valuation designee, pursuant to its valuation policies and procedures. The Board of Trustees oversees the valuation designee and reviews its valuation policies and procedures at least annually.
Fixed income securities are valued at the evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices as provided by investment dealers. Corporate bonds, U.S. Treasury and Government Agency securities, 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 NAV per share. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value. Exchange-traded futures contracts are valued at the settlement price as provided by the appropriate exchange. Swap agreements are valued at an evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or independent brokers.
If the valuation designee determines that the market price for a portfolio security is not readily available or is believed by the valuation designee to be unreliable, such security is valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the valuation designee, in accordance with its policies and procedures. Circumstances that may cause the fund to determine that market quotations are not available or reliable include, but are not limited to: when there is a significant event subsequent to the market quotation; trading in a security has been halted during the trading day; or trading in a security is insufficient or did not take place due to a closure or holiday.
The valuation designee monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s NAV per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; regulatory news, governmental action and political unrest that could impact a specific investment or an investment sector; or armed conflicts, natural disasters and similar events that could affect investments in a specific country or region.
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 ACIM has determined are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of Trustees. The fund requires that the collateral, represented by securities, received in a repurchase transaction be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the fund to obtain those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities transferred to ensure the value, including accrued interest, of the securities under each repurchase agreement is equal to or greater than amounts owed to the fund under each repurchase agreement.
Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with certain other funds in the American Century Investments family of funds, may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account. These balances are invested in one or more repurchase agreements that are collateralized by U.S. Treasury or Agency obligations.
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. The fund may incur charges or earn income on posted collateral balances, which are reflected in interest expenses or interest income, respectively.
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. 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. (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, 17% 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 funds in the American Century Investments family of funds that have the same investment advisor and distributor as the fund. For purposes of determining the Investment Category Fee and Complex Fee, the assets of funds managed by the investment advisor that invest exclusively in the shares of other funds (funds of funds) are not included. The investment advisor agreed to waive the G Class's management fee in its entirety. The investment advisor expects this waiver to remain in effect permanently and cannot terminate it without the approval of the Board of Trustees.
The Investment Category Fee range, the Complex Fee range and the effective annual management fee for each class for the period ended September 30, 2022 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, 2022 are detailed in the Statement of Operations.
Trustees’ Fees and Expenses — The Board of Trustees is responsible for overseeing the investment advisor’s management and operations of the fund. The trustees receive detailed information about the fund and its investment advisor regularly throughout the year, and meet at least quarterly with management of the investment advisor to review reports about fund operations. The fund’s officers do not receive compensation from the fund.
Interfund Transactions — The fund may enter into security transactions with other American Century Investments funds and other client accounts of the investment advisor, in accordance with the 1940 Act rules and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. The rules and procedures require, among other things, that these transactions be effected at the independent current market price of the security. There were no interfund transactions during the period.
4. Investment Transactions
Purchases of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended September 30, 2022 totaled $709,050,639, of which $599,501,998 represented U.S. Treasury and Government Agency obligations.
Sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended September 30, 2022 totaled $342,812,996, of which $201,926,682 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, 2022 | Year ended March 31, 2022 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class | | | | |
Sold | 23,642,011 | | $ | 254,868,650 | | 48,781,308 | | $ | 534,951,356 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 282,671 | | 3,013,269 | | 1,694,882 | | 18,350,122 | |
Redeemed | (14,138,091) | | (151,771,535) | | (17,802,459) | | (196,122,488) | |
| 9,786,591 | | 106,110,384 | | 32,673,731 | | 357,178,990 | |
I Class | | | | |
Sold | 47,863,326 | | 518,707,976 | | 91,832,421 | | 1,023,616,159 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 442,666 | | 4,758,662 | | 4,374,386 | | 47,753,917 | |
Redeemed | (27,433,132) | | (296,030,228) | | (63,511,866) | | (692,877,282) | |
| 20,872,860 | | 227,436,410 | | 32,694,941 | | 378,492,794 | |
Y Class | | | | |
Sold | 96,026 | | 1,042,728 | | 292,230 | | 3,235,741 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 6,387 | | 68,659 | | 57,572 | | 628,667 | |
Redeemed | (177,867) | | (1,927,105) | | (368,876) | | (4,075,884) | |
| (75,454) | | (815,718) | | (19,074) | | (211,476) | |
A Class | | | | |
Sold | 1,884,947 | | 20,025,972 | | 2,246,384 | | 24,522,123 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 9,064 | | 95,714 | | 92,624 | | 992,421 | |
Redeemed | (987,972) | | (10,474,840) | | (1,040,820) | | (11,293,734) | |
| 906,039 | | 9,646,846 | | 1,298,188 | | 14,220,810 | |
C Class | | | | |
Sold | 347,895 | | 3,570,378 | | 897,672 | | 9,531,882 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | — | | — | | 25,562 | | 264,565 | |
Redeemed | (139,020) | | (1,426,171) | | (357,243) | | (3,713,481) | |
| 208,875 | | 2,144,207 | | 565,991 | | 6,082,966 | |
R Class | | | | |
Sold | 408,786 | | 4,437,918 | | 581,567 | | 6,478,314 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 3,157 | | 34,065 | | 59,397 | | 650,532 | |
Redeemed | (535,802) | | (5,753,397) | | (624,015) | | (6,948,096) | |
| (123,859) | | (1,281,414) | | 16,949 | | 180,750 | |
R5 Class | | | | |
Sold | 712,088 | | 7,719,243 | | 3,756,791 | | 41,688,125 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 51,497 | | 553,591 | | 579,209 | | 6,334,559 | |
Redeemed | (1,179,327) | | (12,773,133) | | (39,947,285) | | (456,718,806) | |
| (415,742) | | (4,500,299) | | (35,611,285) | | (408,696,122) | |
R6 Class | | | | |
Sold | 861,881 | | 9,337,215 | | 959,923 | | 10,632,052 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 9,569 | | 102,772 | | 56,775 | | 619,384 | |
Redeemed | (507,567) | | (5,488,572) | | (499,622) | | (5,498,149) | |
| 363,883 | | 3,951,415 | | 517,076 | | 5,753,287 | |
G Class | | | | |
Sold | 1,944,656 | | 21,138,070 | | 6,647,729 | | 74,207,804 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 386,835 | | 4,158,474 | | 2,823,976 | | 30,850,587 | |
Redeemed | (5,497,671) | | (59,588,813) | | (13,334,825) | | (149,194,364) | |
| (3,166,180) | | (34,292,269) | | (3,863,120) | | (44,135,973) | |
Net increase (decrease) | 28,357,013 | | $ | 308,399,562 | | 28,273,397 | | $ | 308,866,026 | |
6. Fair Value Measurements
The fund’s investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels.
•Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments.
•Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars.
•Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions).
The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments.
The following is a summary of the level classifications as of period end. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund’s portfolio holdings.
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Assets | | | |
Investment Securities | | | |
U.S. Treasury Securities | — | | $ | 2,401,229,248 | | — | |
Corporate Bonds | — | | 106,375,780 | | — | |
Asset-Backed Securities | — | | 48,903,002 | | — | |
Collateralized Loan Obligations | — | | 48,831,877 | | — | |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | — | | 33,279,919 | | — | |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | — | | 16,551,338 | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | $ | 140,730 | | 132,798,870 | | — | |
| $ | 140,730 | | $ | 2,787,970,034 | | — | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Swap Agreements | — | | $ | 53,686,676 | | — | |
| | | |
Liabilities | | | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Futures Contracts | $ | 1,494,604 | | — | | — | |
7. Derivative Instruments
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 $39,580,529 futures contracts purchased and $42,655,000 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 $595,533,333.
Value of Derivative Instruments as of September 30, 2022
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| Asset Derivatives | Liability Derivatives |
Type of Risk Exposure | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value |
Interest Rate Risk | Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts* | — | | Payable for variation margin on futures contracts* | $ | 115,549 | |
Other Contracts | Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements* | — | | Payable for variation margin on swap agreements* | 428,666 | |
| | — | | | $ | 544,215 | |
*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, 2022
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| Net Realized Gain (Loss) | Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
Type of Risk Exposure | Location on Statement of Operations | Value | Location on Statement of Operations | Value |
Interest Rate Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions | $ | (4,531,998) | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts | $ | 527,171 | |
Other Contracts | Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions | 16,554,154 | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | (19,577,895) | |
| | $ | 12,022,156 | | | $ | (19,050,724) | |
8. Risk Factors
The value of the fund’s shares will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, based on the performance of the securities owned by the fund and other factors generally affecting the securities market. Market risks, including political, regulatory, economic and social developments, can affect the value of the fund’s investments. Natural disasters, public health emergencies, war, terrorism and other unforeseeable events may lead to increased market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.
The fund may invest in instruments that have variable or floating coupon rates based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). LIBOR is a benchmark interest rate intended to be representative of the rate at which certain major international banks lend to one another over short-terms. Financial institutions have started the process of phasing out LIBOR and the transition process to a replacement rate may lead to increased volatility or illiquidity in markets for instruments that rely on LIBOR. This could result in a change to the value of such instruments or a change in the cost of temporary borrowing for the fund.
9. Federal Tax Information
The book-basis character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from their ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. These differences reflect the differing character of certain income items and net realized gains and losses for financial statement and tax purposes, and may result in reclassification among certain capital accounts on the financial statements.
As of period end, the components of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
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Federal tax cost of investments | $ | 3,024,756,095 | |
Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 8,669 | |
Gross tax depreciation of investments | (236,654,000) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | $ | (236,645,331) | |
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: | | | | 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 | | |
2022(3) | $10.89 | 0.41 | (0.96) | (0.55) | (0.04) | $10.30 | (5.04)% | 0.60%(4) | 0.60%(4) | 7.66%(4) | 7.66%(4) | 13% | $760,164 | |
2022 | $10.79 | 0.49 | 0.04 | 0.53 | (0.43) | $10.89 | 4.92% | 0.56% | 0.56% | 4.48% | 4.48% | 71% | $697,335 | |
2021 | $10.01 | 0.09 | 0.78 | 0.87 | (0.09) | $10.79 | 8.68% | 0.57% | 0.57% | 0.95% | 0.95% | 29% | $338,427 | |
2020 | $10.11 | 0.21 | (0.14) | 0.07 | (0.17) | $10.01 | 0.69% | 0.57% | 0.57% | 2.13% | 2.13% | 50% | $572,935 | |
2019 | $10.16 | 0.15 | 0.03 | 0.18 | (0.23) | $10.11 | 1.79% | 0.57% | 0.57% | 1.49% | 1.49% | 31% | $559,790 | |
2018 | $10.31 | 0.16 | (0.16) | — | (0.15) | $10.16 | 0.05% | 0.57% | 0.57% | 1.52% | 1.52% | 31% | $622,940 | |
I Class | | |
2022(3) | $10.98 | 0.42 | (0.96) | (0.54) | (0.05) | $10.39 | (4.95)% | 0.50%(4) | 0.50%(4) | 7.76%(4) | 7.76%(4) | 13% | $1,205,225 | |
2022 | $10.88 | 0.50 | 0.04 | 0.54 | (0.44) | $10.98 | 4.98% | 0.46% | 0.46% | 4.58% | 4.58% | 71% | $1,045,280 | |
2021 | $10.09 | 0.10 | 0.79 | 0.89 | (0.10) | $10.88 | 8.82% | 0.47% | 0.47% | 1.05% | 1.05% | 29% | $679,719 | |
2020 | $10.19 | 0.23 | (0.15) | 0.08 | (0.18) | $10.09 | 0.79% | 0.47% | 0.47% | 2.23% | 2.23% | 50% | $150,405 | |
2019 | $10.24 | 0.15 | 0.04 | 0.19 | (0.24) | $10.19 | 1.87% | 0.47% | 0.47% | 1.59% | 1.59% | 31% | $186,378 | |
2018(5) | $10.38 | 0.15 | (0.13) | 0.02 | (0.16) | $10.24 | 0.22% | 0.47%(4) | 0.47%(4) | 1.51%(4) | 1.51%(4) | 31%(6) | $157,963 | |
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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 | | |
2022(3) | $10.99 | 0.43 | (0.98) | (0.55) | (0.05) | $10.39 | (4.99)% | 0.40%(4) | 0.40%(4) | 7.86%(4) | 7.86%(4) | 13% | $13,345 | |
2022 | $10.88 | 0.52 | 0.04 | 0.56 | (0.45) | $10.99 | 5.18% | 0.36% | 0.36% | 4.68% | 4.68% | 71% | $14,941 | |
2021 | $10.09 | 0.12 | 0.78 | 0.90 | (0.11) | $10.88 | 8.92% | 0.37% | 0.37% | 1.15% | 1.15% | 29% | $15,006 | |
2020 | $10.19 | 0.22 | (0.13) | 0.09 | (0.19) | $10.09 | 0.89% | 0.37% | 0.37% | 2.33% | 2.33% | 50% | $10,494 | |
2019 | $10.24 | 0.15 | 0.05 | 0.20 | (0.25) | $10.19 | 1.98% | 0.37% | 0.37% | 1.69% | 1.69% | 31% | $4,471 | |
2018(5) | $10.38 | 0.18 | (0.15) | 0.03 | (0.17) | $10.24 | 0.29% | 0.37%(4) | 0.37%(4) | 1.76%(4) | 1.76%(4) | 31%(6) | $155 | |
A Class | | |
2022(3) | $10.78 | 0.40 | (0.96) | (0.56) | (0.03) | $10.19 | (5.20)% | 0.85%(4) | 0.85%(4) | 7.41%(4) | 7.41%(4) | 13% | $59,059 | |
2022 | $10.68 | 0.45 | 0.05 | 0.50 | (0.40) | $10.78 | 4.70% | 0.81% | 0.81% | 4.23% | 4.23% | 71% | $52,695 | |
2021 | $9.91 | 0.07 | 0.76 | 0.83 | (0.06) | $10.68 | 8.39% | 0.82% | 0.82% | 0.70% | 0.70% | 29% | $38,361 | |
2020 | $10.01 | 0.18 | (0.13) | 0.05 | (0.15) | $9.91 | 0.44% | 0.82% | 0.82% | 1.88% | 1.88% | 50% | $29,951 | |
2019 | $10.06 | 0.11 | 0.04 | 0.15 | (0.20) | $10.01 | 1.55% | 0.82% | 0.82% | 1.24% | 1.24% | 31% | $24,988 | |
2018 | $10.21 | 0.13 | (0.15) | (0.02) | (0.13) | $10.06 | (0.21)% | 0.82% | 0.82% | 1.27% | 1.27% | 31% | $24,073 | |
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted) | | |
Per-Share Data | Ratios and Supplemental Data | | |
| | Income From Investment Operations: | | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Distributions From Net Investment Income | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
C Class | | |
2022(3) | $10.39 | 0.34 | (0.92) | (0.58) | — | $9.81 | (5.58)% | 1.60%(4) | 1.60%(4) | 6.66%(4) | 6.66%(4) | 13% | $9,866 | |
2022 | $10.32 | 0.34 | 0.06 | 0.40 | (0.33) | $10.39 | 3.92% | 1.56% | 1.56% | 3.48% | 3.48% | 71% | $8,274 | |
2021 | $9.59 | (0.03) | 0.76 | 0.73 | —(7) | $10.32 | 7.62% | 1.57% | 1.57% | (0.05)% | (0.05)% | 29% | $2,378 | |
2020 | $9.69 | 0.17 | (0.20) | (0.03) | (0.07) | $9.59 | (0.33)% | 1.57% | 1.57% | 1.13% | 1.13% | 50% | $6,571 | |
2019 | $9.74 | 0.05 | 0.03 | 0.08 | (0.13) | $9.69 | 0.80% | 1.57% | 1.57% | 0.49% | 0.49% | 31% | $17,769 | |
2018 | $9.89 | 0.05 | (0.15) | (0.10) | (0.05) | $9.74 | (0.99)% | 1.57% | 1.57% | 0.52% | 0.52%(4) | 31% | $22,600 | |
R Class | | |
2022(3) | $11.01 | 0.40 | (0.98) | (0.58) | (0.02) | $10.41 | (5.30)% | 1.10%(4) | 1.10%(4) | 7.16%(4) | 7.16%(4) | 13% | $17,415 | |
2022 | $10.90 | 0.45 | 0.03 | 0.48 | (0.37) | $11.01 | 4.44% | 1.06% | 1.06% | 3.98% | 3.98% | 71% | $19,782 | |
2021 | $10.11 | 0.05 | 0.77 | 0.82 | (0.03) | $10.90 | 8.15% | 1.07% | 1.07% | 0.45% | 0.45% | 29% | $19,408 | |
2020 | $10.21 | 0.16 | (0.14) | 0.02 | (0.12) | $10.11 | 0.18% | 1.07% | 1.07% | 1.63% | 1.63% | 50% | $18,099 | |
2019 | $10.26 | 0.08 | 0.05 | 0.13 | (0.18) | $10.21 | 1.26% | 1.07% | 1.07% | 0.99% | 0.99% | 31% | $15,253 | |
2018 | $10.41 | 0.11 | (0.16) | (0.05) | (0.10) | $10.26 | (0.45)% | 1.07% | 1.07% | 1.02% | 1.02% | 31% | $13,120 | |
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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) |
R5 Class | | |
2022(3) | $10.98 | 0.43 | (0.97) | (0.54) | (0.05) | $10.39 | (4.91)% | 0.40%(4) | 0.40%(4) | 7.86%(4) | 7.86%(4) | 13% | $111,239 | |
2022 | $10.88 | 0.54 | 0.01 | 0.55 | (0.45) | $10.98 | 5.09% | 0.36% | 0.36% | 4.68% | 4.68% | 71% | $122,195 | |
2021 | $10.09 | 0.12 | 0.78 | 0.90 | (0.11) | $10.88 | 8.93% | 0.37% | 0.37% | 1.15% | 1.15% | 29% | $508,447 | |
2020 | $10.19 | 0.24 | (0.15) | 0.09 | (0.19) | $10.09 | 0.89% | 0.37% | 0.37% | 2.33% | 2.33% | 50% | $417,564 | |
2019 | $10.24 | 0.16 | 0.04 | 0.20 | (0.25) | $10.19 | 1.98% | 0.37% | 0.37% | 1.69% | 1.69% | 31% | $376,691 | |
2018 | $10.39 | 0.18 | (0.16) | 0.02 | (0.17) | $10.24 | 0.25% | 0.37% | 0.37% | 1.72% | 1.72% | 31% | $339,844 | |
R6 Class | | |
2022(3) | $10.98 | 0.43 | (0.96) | (0.53) | (0.06) | $10.39 | (4.89)% | 0.35%(4) | 0.35%(4) | 7.91%(4) | 7.91%(4) | 13% | $21,488 | |
2022 | $10.88 | 0.52 | 0.03 | 0.55 | (0.45) | $10.98 | 5.14% | 0.31% | 0.31% | 4.73% | 4.73% | 71% | $18,725 | |
2021 | $10.09 | 0.12 | 0.78 | 0.90 | (0.11) | $10.88 | 8.98% | 0.32% | 0.32% | 1.20% | 1.20% | 29% | $12,923 | |
2020 | $10.19 | 0.25 | (0.15) | 0.10 | (0.20) | $10.09 | 0.94% | 0.32% | 0.32% | 2.38% | 2.38% | 50% | $10,261 | |
2019 | $10.24 | 0.16 | 0.04 | 0.20 | (0.25) | $10.19 | 2.03% | 0.32% | 0.32% | 1.74% | 1.74% | 31% | $8,920 | |
2018 | $10.38 | 0.18 | (0.14) | 0.04 | (0.18) | $10.24 | 0.29% | 0.32% | 0.32% | 1.77% | 1.77% | 31% | $8,280 | |
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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) |
G Class | | |
2022(3) | $11.00 | 0.45 | (0.98) | (0.53) | (0.07) | $10.40 | (4.74)% | 0.04%(4) | 0.35%(4) | 8.22%(4) | 7.91%(4) | 13% | $592,939 | |
2022 | $10.90 | 0.56 | 0.03 | 0.59 | (0.49) | $11.00 | 5.46% | 0.01% | 0.31% | 5.03% | 4.73% | 71% | $661,759 | |
2021 | $10.10 | 0.18 | 0.77 | 0.95 | (0.15) | $10.90 | 9.41% | 0.01% | 0.32% | 1.51% | 1.20% | 29% | $697,554 | |
2020 | $10.20 | 0.29 | (0.16) | 0.13 | (0.23) | $10.10 | 1.25% | 0.01% | 0.32% | 2.69% | 2.38% | 50% | $343,192 | |
2019 | $10.25 | 0.22 | 0.01 | 0.23 | (0.28) | $10.20 | 2.34% | 0.01% | 0.32% | 2.05% | 1.74% | 31% | $399,692 | |
2018(8) | $10.31 | 0.14 | (0.07) | 0.07 | (0.13) | $10.25 | 0.66% | 0.01%(4) | 0.32%(4) | 2.02%(4) | 1.71%(4) | 31%(6) | $468,758 | |
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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, 2022 (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)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 21, 2022, 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 of 1940 (the “Investment Company Act”), contracts for investment advisory services are required to be reviewed, evaluated, and approved by a majority of a fund’s Trustees, including a majority of the independent Trustees, 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 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.
In connection with its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board’s review and evaluation of the services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates included, but was not limited to, the following:
•the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, and other services provided and to be provided to the Fund including without limitation portfolio management and trading services, shareholder and intermediary service levels and quality, compliance and legal services, fund accounting and financial reporting, and fund share distribution;
•the wide range of other programs and services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates 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 similarly-managed 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, generally, and with respect to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic response, heightened areas of interest in the mutual fund industry and recent geopolitical issues;
•the Advisor’s business continuity plans, vendor management practices, and cyber security practices;
•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 principal investment strategies. Further, the Trustees recognize that the Advisor has an obligation to seek the best execution of fund trades. In providing these services, the Advisor utilizes teams of investment professionals (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 actions being taken 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.
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 fee structure and through reinvestment in its business, infrastructure, investment capabilities and initiatives to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded services.
Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than securities transaction expenses, 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.
Collateral or “Fall-Out” Benefits Derived by the Advisor. The Board considered the possible existence of collateral benefits the Advisor may receive as a result of its relationship with the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor’s primary business is managing funds and it generally does not use fund or shareholder information to generate profits in other lines of business, and therefore does not derive any significant collateral benefits from them. The Board noted that the Advisor may receive proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex. The Board also noted that the assets of those other accounts are, where applicable, included with the assets of the Fund to determine breakpoints in the management fee schedule.
Existing Relationship. The Board also considered whether there was any reason for not continuing the existing arrangement with the Advisor. In this regard, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund’s operations and various risks, uncertainties, and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision not to continue such relationship. In particular, the Board recognized that most shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Advisor’s industry standing and reputation and in the expectation that the Advisor will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund.
Conclusion of the Trustees. As a result of this process, the Board, including all of the independent Trustees, taking into account all of the factors discussed above and the information provided by the Advisor and others in connection with its review and throughout the year, concluded that the terms of the management agreement are fair and reasonable and that the management fee charged to the Fund is reasonable in light of the services provided and that the management agreement between the Fund and the Advisor should be renewed for an additional one-year period.
Retirement Account Information
As required by law, distributions you receive from certain retirement accounts are subject to federal income tax withholding, unless you elect not to have withholding apply*. Tax will be withheld on the total amount withdrawn even though you may be receiving amounts that are not subject to withholding, such as nondeductible contributions. In such case, excess amounts of withholding could occur. You may adjust your withholding election so that a greater or lesser amount will be withheld.
If you don’t want us to withhold on this amount, you must notify us to not withhold the federal income tax. You may notify us in writing or in certain situations by telephone or through other electronic means. For systematic withdrawals, your withholding election will remain in effect until revoked or changed by filing a new election. You have the right to revoke your election at any time and change your withholding percentage for future distributions.
Remember, even if you elect not to have income tax withheld, you are liable for paying income tax on the taxable portion of your withdrawal. If you elect not to have income tax withheld or you don’t have enough income tax withheld, you may be responsible for payment of estimated tax. You may incur penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and estimated tax payments are not sufficient. You can reduce or defer the income tax on a distribution by directly or indirectly rolling such distribution over to another IRA or eligible plan. You should consult your tax advisor for additional information.
State tax will be withheld if, at the time of your distribution, your address is within one of the mandatory withholding states and you have federal income tax withheld (or as otherwise required by state law). State taxes will be withheld from your distribution in accordance with the respective state rules.
*Some 403(b), 457 and qualified retirement plan distributions may be subject to 20% mandatory withholding, as they are subject to special tax and withholding rules. Your plan administrator or plan sponsor is required to provide you with a special tax notice explaining those rules at the time you request a distribution. If applicable, federal and/or state taxes may be withheld from your distribution amount.
Proxy Voting Policies
Descriptions of the principles and policies that the fund's investment advisor uses in exercising the voting rights associated with the securities purchased and/or held by the fund are available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021 or visiting American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com/proxy. A description of the policies is also available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on americancentury.com/proxy. It is also available at sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. These portfolio holdings are available on the fund's website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021. The fund’s Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov.
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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 ending September 30, 2022. It provides a market overview (below), followed by a schedule of fund investments and other financial information. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.
Inflation, Rates, Recession Worries Weighed on Financial Markets
The reporting period began with financial markets digesting the effects of soaring inflation, heightened market volatility and slowing growth. For more than a year, the effects of massive fiscal and monetary support, escalating energy prices, supply chain breakdowns and labor market shortages had driven inflation to multidecade highs. The Russia-Ukraine war continued to nudge commodity prices even higher, exacerbating existing inflationary pressures and further damaging global supply chains.
The Federal Reserve (Fed), which began tightening in March with a 25-basis-points (bps) hike, increased rates an additional 275 bps during the six-month period. Inflation was slow to respond, climbing to a 40-year-high 9.1% in June before slipping to 8.2% in September, largely due to falling gasoline prices. Policymakers indicated taming inflation remains their priority, even as the economy contracted in 2022’s first two quarters and an official recession appeared imminent.
In addition to fueling recession risk, the combination of elevated inflation and a hawkish Fed helped push Treasury yields sharply higher and stock prices significantly lower. Amid persistent market unrest, most stock and bond indices ended the six-month period with steep losses. Stocks, as measured by the S&P 500 Index, plunged more than 20%, while bonds, as measured by the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, tumbled more than 9%.
Staying Disciplined in Uncertain Times
We expect market volatility to linger as investors navigate a complex environment of high inflation, rising interest rates and economic uncertainty. In addition, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine complicates an increasingly tense geopolitical backdrop and threatens global energy markets. We will continue to monitor this evolving situation and what it broadly means for investors across asset classes.
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, 2022 | |
Types of Investments in Portfolio | % of net assets |
Corporate Bonds | 43.6% |
U.S. Treasury Securities | 18.2% |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | 9.0% |
Asset-Backed Securities | 8.1% |
Collateralized Loan Obligations | 7.3% |
U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | 6.7% |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | 3.5% |
Bank Loan Obligations | 2.0% |
Preferred Stocks | 1.7% |
Sovereign Governments and Agencies | 0.4% |
Short-Term Investments | 0.6% |
Other Assets and Liabilities | (1.1)% |
Fund shareholders may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemption/exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing cost of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2022 to September 30, 2022.
Actual Expenses
The table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses for each class. You may use the information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century Investments mutual fund, or I Class shares of the American Century Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century Investments account (i.e., not through a financial intermediary or employer-sponsored retirement plan account), American Century Investments may charge you a $25 annual account maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than $10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your accounts to pay the $25 fee. In determining your total eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in all personal accounts (including American Century Investments brokerage accounts) registered under your Social Security number. Personal accounts include individual accounts, joint accounts, UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth, Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other retirement accounts. If you have only business, business retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Investments brokerage accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. If you are subject to the account maintenance fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee amount.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return of a fund’s share class. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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| Beginning Account Value 4/1/22 | Ending Account Value 9/30/22 | Expenses Paid During Period(1) 4/1/22 - 9/30/22 | Annualized Expense Ratio(1) |
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $962.60 | $2.56 | 0.52% |
I Class | $1,000 | $963.00 | $2.07 | 0.42% |
Y Class | $1,000 | $963.40 | $1.58 | 0.32% |
A Class | $1,000 | $961.40 | $3.79 | 0.77% |
C Class | $1,000 | $957.80 | $7.46 | 1.52% |
R Class | $1,000 | $960.20 | $5.01 | 1.02% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $963.60 | $1.58 | 0.32% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $963.80 | $1.33 | 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, 2022 (UNAUDITED)
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CORPORATE BONDS — 43.6% | | | |
Aerospace and Defense — 0.2% | | | |
Boeing Co., 1.43%, 2/4/24 | | $ | 1,410,000 | | $ | 1,340,251 | |
Air Freight and Logistics — 0.3% | | | |
GXO Logistics, Inc., 1.65%, 7/15/26 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,454,258 | |
Airlines — 0.5% | | | |
American Airlines, Inc., 11.75%, 7/15/25(1) | | 2,040,000 | | 2,133,677 | |
American Airlines, Inc. / AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd., 5.50%, 4/20/26(1) | | 955,231 | | 898,714 | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc. / SkyMiles IP Ltd., 4.75%, 10/20/28(1) | | 973,000 | | 907,540 | |
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Automobiles — 1.5% | | | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 2.30%, 2/10/25 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,218,543 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 4.95%, 5/28/27 | | 1,540,000 | | 1,378,192 | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 1.20%, 10/15/24 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,837,602 | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 3.80%, 4/7/25 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,860,196 | |
Toyota Motor Credit Corp., 3.95%, 6/30/25 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,930,556 | |
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Banks — 9.7% | | | |
Banco Santander SA, VRN, 1.72%, 9/14/27 | | 1,400,000 | | 1,159,857 | |
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 3.38%, 4/2/26 | | 985,000 | | 930,926 | |
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 1.32%, 6/19/26 | | 2,625,000 | | 2,332,303 | |
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 1.73%, 7/22/27 | | 417,000 | | 358,159 | |
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 4.95%, 7/22/28 | | 1,125,000 | | 1,082,105 | |
Bank of Ireland Group PLC, VRN, 2.03%, 9/30/27(1) | | 1,495,000 | | 1,238,448 | |
BNP Paribas SA, VRN, 2.22%, 6/9/26(1) | | 2,600,000 | | 2,339,838 | |
BPCE SA, 1.625%, 1/14/25(1) | | 1,500,000 | | 1,378,390 | |
BPCE SA, 4.50%, 3/15/25(1) | | 1,574,000 | | 1,496,137 | |
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, 3.95%, 8/4/25 | | 1,945,000 | | 1,879,686 | |
Citigroup, Inc., VRN, 2.01%, 1/25/26 | | 2,106,000 | | 1,936,958 | |
Citigroup, Inc., VRN, 3.11%, 4/8/26 | | 800,000 | | 750,387 | |
Citigroup, Inc., VRN, 5.61%, 9/29/26 | | 2,490,000 | | 2,477,992 | |
Discover Bank, VRN, 4.68%, 8/9/28 | | 3,830,000 | | 3,673,772 | |
DNB Bank ASA, VRN, 2.97%, 3/28/25(1) | | 2,265,000 | | 2,186,201 | |
Fifth Third Bancorp, VRN, 4.06%, 4/25/28 | | 1,081,000 | | 1,015,767 | |
First-Citizens Bank & Trust Co., VRN, 3.93%, 6/19/24 | | 795,000 | | 784,537 | |
First-Citizens Bank & Trust Co., VRN, 2.97%, 9/27/25 | | 2,525,000 | | 2,384,177 | |
FNB Corp., 2.20%, 2/24/23 | | 1,062,000 | | 1,047,414 | |
HSBC Holdings PLC, VRN, 0.73%, 8/17/24 | | 3,200,000 | | 3,051,802 | |
HSBC Holdings PLC, VRN, 1.16%, 11/22/24 | | 606,000 | | 572,914 | |
HSBC Holdings PLC, VRN, 4.18%, 12/9/25 | | 1,775,000 | | 1,699,011 | |
Huntington Bancshares, Inc., VRN, 4.44%, 8/4/28 | | 2,465,000 | | 2,331,288 | |
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA, 3.375%, 1/12/23(1) | | 1,015,000 | | 1,009,496 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 1.56%, 12/10/25 | | 1,180,000 | | 1,082,930 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 1.04%, 2/4/27 | | 715,000 | | 608,317 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 1.58%, 4/22/27 | | 895,000 | | 773,667 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 1.47%, 9/22/27 | | 781,000 | | 661,323 | |
Lloyds Banking Group PLC, VRN, 2.91%, 11/7/23 | | 1,935,000 | | 1,930,589 | |
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Lloyds Banking Group PLC, VRN, 4.72%, 8/11/26 | | $ | 1,955,000 | | $ | 1,879,743 | |
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., VRN, 5.06%, 9/12/25 | | 566,000 | | 560,276 | |
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., VRN, 5.35%, 9/13/28 | | 3,285,000 | | 3,206,083 | |
NatWest Group PLC, 4.80%, 4/5/26 | | 1,000,000 | | 959,901 | |
NatWest Group PLC, VRN, 5.52%, 9/30/28 | | 2,735,000 | | 2,599,210 | |
Nordea Bank Abp, 4.75%, 9/22/25(1) | | 1,870,000 | | 1,840,897 | |
Royal Bank of Canada, 4.24%, 8/3/27 | | 2,630,000 | | 2,511,084 | |
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, 3.70%, 6/9/25(1) | | 1,160,000 | | 1,117,120 | |
Societe Generale SA, 4.35%, 6/13/25(1) | | 1,040,000 | | 1,012,986 | |
Societe Generale SA, VRN, 2.23%, 1/21/26(1) | | 2,200,000 | | 1,984,814 | |
Synchrony Bank, 5.40%, 8/22/25 | | 2,980,000 | | 2,908,129 | |
Toronto-Dominion Bank, 4.11%, 6/8/27 | | 1,790,000 | | 1,689,960 | |
UniCredit SpA, 7.83%, 12/4/23(1) | | 2,660,000 | | 2,682,781 | |
UniCredit SpA, VRN, 2.57%, 9/22/26(1) | | 2,545,000 | | 2,182,979 | |
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Beverages — 0.2% | | | |
PepsiCo, Inc., 3.60%, 2/18/28 | | 1,363,000 | | 1,289,654 | |
Biotechnology — 0.2% | | | |
CSL Finance PLC, 3.85%, 4/27/27(1) | | 1,667,000 | | 1,579,753 | |
Capital Markets — 3.1% | | | |
Bank of New York Mellon Corp., VRN, 4.41%, 7/24/26 | | 2,100,000 | | 2,053,428 | |
Deutsche Bank AG, 5.37%, 9/9/27 | | 1,235,000 | | 1,193,553 | |
Deutsche Bank AG, VRN, 4.30%, 5/24/28 | | 3,199,000 | | 2,853,614 | |
FS KKR Capital Corp., 4.25%, 2/14/25(1) | | 1,406,000 | | 1,305,587 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., VRN, 1.76%, 1/24/25 | | 3,337,000 | | 3,172,595 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., VRN, 4.39%, 6/15/27 | | 1,541,000 | | 1,469,050 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., VRN, 1.95%, 10/21/27 | | 1,472,000 | | 1,260,659 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., VRN, 2.64%, 2/24/28 | | 1,455,000 | | 1,264,052 | |
Golub Capital BDC, Inc., 2.50%, 8/24/26 | | 1,976,000 | | 1,658,698 | |
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 0.79%, 5/30/25 | | 875,000 | | 805,880 | |
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 1.16%, 10/21/25 | | 1,560,000 | | 1,422,626 | |
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 2.63%, 2/18/26 | | 1,132,000 | | 1,055,598 | |
Owl Rock Capital Corp., 3.40%, 7/15/26 | | 1,380,000 | | 1,185,637 | |
Owl Rock Core Income Corp., 3.125%, 9/23/26 | | 438,000 | | 368,704 | |
UBS Group AG, VRN, 1.49%, 8/10/27(1) | | 1,404,000 | | 1,181,153 | |
UBS Group AG, VRN, 4.75%, 5/12/28(1) | | 258,000 | | 242,506 | |
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Chemicals — 0.4% | | | |
Celanese US Holdings LLC, 5.90%, 7/5/24 | | 1,600,000 | | 1,579,067 | |
Sherwin-Williams Co., 4.25%, 8/8/25 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,465,577 | |
| | | 3,044,644 | |
Consumer Finance — 1.8% | | | |
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 1.65%, 10/29/24 | | 610,000 | | 557,830 | |
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 6.50%, 7/15/25 | | 1,374,000 | | 1,372,498 | |
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 2.45%, 10/29/26 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,267,267 | |
American Express Co., 3.95%, 8/1/25 | | 3,123,000 | | 3,026,645 | |
Avolon Holdings Funding Ltd., 5.50%, 1/15/26(1) | | 700,000 | | 659,134 | |
Avolon Holdings Funding Ltd., 4.375%, 5/1/26(1) | | 750,000 | | 671,747 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
BOC Aviation USA Corp., 1.625%, 4/29/24(1) | | $ | 1,774,000 | | $ | 1,676,130 | |
Capital One Financial Corp., VRN, 4.99%, 7/24/26 | | 263,000 | | 257,263 | |
Navient Corp., 6.125%, 3/25/24 | | 1,725,000 | | 1,682,151 | |
OneMain Finance Corp., 8.25%, 10/1/23 | | 1,995,000 | | 2,020,095 | |
| | | 13,190,760 | |
Containers and Packaging — 1.3% | | | |
Amcor Flexibles North America, Inc., 4.00%, 5/17/25 | | 2,690,000 | | 2,599,884 | |
Berry Global, Inc., 0.95%, 2/15/24 | | 1,300,000 | | 1,222,311 | |
Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc., 5.375%, 1/15/25(1) | | 2,750,000 | | 2,539,845 | |
Sealed Air Corp., 1.57%, 10/15/26(1) | | 3,500,000 | | 2,934,626 | |
| | | 9,296,666 | |
Diversified Financial Services — 0.6% | | | |
Antares Holdings LP, 6.00%, 8/15/23(1) | | 1,840,000 | | 1,821,914 | |
Antares Holdings LP, 3.95%, 7/15/26(1) | | 1,200,000 | | 1,027,443 | |
Antares Holdings LP, 2.75%, 1/15/27(1) | | 1,531,000 | | 1,220,824 | |
| | | 4,070,181 | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 1.6% | | | |
AT&T, Inc., 4.10%, 2/15/28 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,799,894 | |
Cogent Communications Group, Inc., 7.00%, 6/15/27(1) | | 1,500,000 | | 1,412,552 | |
Level 3 Financing, Inc., 3.40%, 3/1/27(1) | | 3,460,000 | | 2,904,584 | |
Level 3 Financing, Inc., 4.625%, 9/15/27(1) | | 1,072,000 | | 889,803 | |
Telecom Italia SpA, 5.30%, 5/30/24(1) | | 3,865,000 | | 3,655,691 | |
| | | 11,662,524 | |
Electric Utilities — 2.4% | | | |
American Electric Power Co., Inc., 2.03%, 3/15/24 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,915,436 | |
American Electric Power Co., Inc., VRN, 3.875%, 2/15/62 | | 2,600,000 | | 2,040,789 | |
Duke Energy Corp., VRN, 3.25%, 1/15/82 | | 1,580,000 | | 1,159,844 | |
FEL Energy VI Sarl, 5.75%, 12/1/40(1) | | 2,072,154 | | 1,422,576 | |
Jersey Central Power & Light Co., 4.30%, 1/15/26(1) | | 2,500,000 | | 2,402,192 | |
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., 4.26%, 9/1/24 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,972,639 | |
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., 4.45%, 6/20/25 | | 2,720,000 | | 2,675,695 | |
NextEra Energy Operating Partners LP, 4.25%, 7/15/24(1) | | 1,643,000 | | 1,575,605 | |
Vistra Operations Co. LLC, 5.125%, 5/13/25(1) | | 2,500,000 | | 2,423,701 | |
| | | 17,588,477 | |
Entertainment — 0.9% | | | |
Netflix, Inc., 4.875%, 4/15/28 | | 275,000 | | 257,984 | |
Netflix, Inc., 5.875%, 11/15/28 | | 2,665,000 | | 2,607,116 | |
Warnermedia Holdings, Inc., 3.79%, 3/15/25(1) | | 1,950,000 | | 1,842,931 | |
Warnermedia Holdings, Inc., 3.76%, 3/15/27(1) | | 1,838,000 | | 1,646,753 | |
| | | 6,354,784 | |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 2.7% | | | |
American Tower Corp., 3.65%, 3/15/27 | | 780,000 | | 714,284 | |
Duke Realty LP, 3.25%, 6/30/26 | | 1,520,000 | | 1,404,153 | |
EPR Properties, 4.75%, 12/15/26 | | 1,233,000 | | 1,096,115 | |
EPR Properties, 4.95%, 4/15/28 | | 906,000 | | 781,228 | |
Federal Realty Investment Trust, 2.75%, 6/1/23 | | 2,250,000 | | 2,223,386 | |
GLP Capital LP / GLP Financing II, Inc., 5.375%, 4/15/26 | | 2,740,000 | | 2,624,372 | |
iStar, Inc., 4.75%, 10/1/24 | | 340,000 | | 335,820 | |
Mid-America Apartments LP, 3.60%, 6/1/27 | | 3,720,000 | | 3,455,498 | |
Sabra Health Care LP, 5.125%, 8/15/26 | | 1,100,000 | | 1,033,432 | |
SITE Centers Corp., 3.625%, 2/1/25 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,419,370 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
VICI Properties LP, 4.375%, 5/15/25 | | $ | 1,890,000 | | $ | 1,801,832 | |
VICI Properties LP / VICI Note Co., Inc., 3.50%, 2/15/25(1) | | 3,000,000 | | 2,776,785 | |
| | | 19,666,275 | |
Health Care Providers and Services — 0.4% | | | |
HCA, Inc., 3.125%, 3/15/27(1) | | 1,395,000 | | 1,236,922 | |
Universal Health Services, Inc., 1.65%, 9/1/26(1) | | 2,333,000 | | 1,957,869 | |
| | | 3,194,791 | |
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 0.3% | | | |
Hyatt Hotels Corp., 1.80%, 10/1/24 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,876,837 | |
Household Durables — 0.4% | | | |
Meritage Homes Corp., 6.00%, 6/1/25 | | 3,014,000 | | 2,927,894 | |
Insurance — 1.6% | | | |
Athene Global Funding, 2.51%, 3/8/24(1) | | 2,600,000 | | 2,485,571 | |
Equitable Financial Life Global Funding, 1.30%, 7/12/26(1) | | 801,000 | | 696,640 | |
GA Global Funding Trust, 3.85%, 4/11/25(1) | | 1,966,000 | | 1,875,078 | |
Jackson National Life Global Funding, 1.75%, 1/12/25(1) | | 712,000 | | 654,995 | |
Met Tower Global Funding, 1.25%, 9/14/26(1) | | 885,000 | | 762,122 | |
Protective Life Global Funding, 1.17%, 7/15/25(1) | | 1,525,000 | | 1,364,093 | |
SBL Holdings, Inc., 5.125%, 11/13/26(1) | | 2,833,000 | | 2,587,147 | |
SBL Holdings, Inc., VRN, 6.50%(1)(2) | | 1,935,000 | | 1,460,925 | |
| | | 11,886,571 | |
IT Services — 0.7% | | | |
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., 4.70%, 7/15/27 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,410,151 | |
Global Payments, Inc., 3.75%, 6/1/23 | | 890,000 | | 882,183 | |
International Business Machines Corp., 3.30%, 5/15/26 | | 2,185,000 | | 2,060,344 | |
| | | 5,352,678 | |
Leisure Products — 0.1% | | | |
Brunswick Corp., 0.85%, 8/18/24 | | 750,000 | | 691,250 | |
Machinery — 0.6% | | | |
CNH Industrial Capital LLC, 3.95%, 5/23/25 | | 2,207,000 | | 2,130,936 | |
John Deere Capital Corp., 3.40%, 6/6/25 | | 2,340,000 | | 2,264,303 | |
| | | 4,395,239 | |
Media — 1.3% | | | |
Cox Communications, Inc., 3.15%, 8/15/24(1) | | 2,075,000 | | 1,988,080 | |
DISH DBS Corp., 7.75%, 7/1/26 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,152,802 | |
DISH DBS Corp., 5.25%, 12/1/26(1) | | 850,000 | | 697,953 | |
iHeartCommunications, Inc., 8.375%, 5/1/27 | | 1,365,000 | | 1,150,866 | |
Paramount Global, VRN, 6.25%, 2/28/57 | | 2,095,000 | | 1,806,988 | |
Paramount Global, VRN, 6.375%, 3/30/62 | | 1,735,000 | | 1,501,857 | |
WPP Finance 2010, 3.75%, 9/19/24 | | 1,605,000 | | 1,557,844 | |
| | | 9,856,390 | |
Metals and Mining — 0.9% | | | |
First Quantum Minerals Ltd., 6.50%, 3/1/24(1) | | 700,000 | | 686,861 | |
GUSAP III LP, 4.25%, 1/21/30(1) | | 1,500,000 | | 1,318,223 | |
Novelis Corp., 3.25%, 11/15/26(1) | | 1,000,000 | | 835,995 | |
Nucor Corp., 3.95%, 5/23/25 | | 984,000 | | 954,764 | |
Steel Dynamics, Inc., 2.80%, 12/15/24 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,868,733 | |
| | | 6,664,576 | |
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 0.5% | | |
Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP / Ladder Capital Finance Corp., 5.25%, 10/1/25(1) | | 2,359,000 | | 2,173,370 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP / Ladder Capital Finance Corp., 4.75%, 6/15/29(1) | | $ | 1,492,000 | | $ | 1,119,448 | |
| | | 3,292,818 | |
Multi-Utilities — 0.7% | | | |
Ameren Corp., 1.75%, 3/15/28 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,239,656 | |
DTE Energy Co., VRN, 4.22%, 11/1/24 | | 1,556,000 | | 1,527,494 | |
Sempra Energy, VRN, 4.125%, 4/1/52 | | 2,560,000 | | 2,017,861 | |
| | | 4,785,011 | |
Multiline Retail — 0.1% | | | |
Nordstrom, Inc., 2.30%, 4/8/24 | | 1,000,000 | | 931,170 | |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 2.7% | | | |
Ecopetrol SA, 5.875%, 9/18/23 | | 1,900,000 | | 1,888,153 | |
Enbridge, Inc., VRN, 3.30%, 2/16/24 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,979,081 | |
Energy Transfer LP, 4.25%, 4/1/24 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,469,131 | |
Enterprise Products Operating LLC, 3.70%, 2/15/26 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,864,626 | |
EQT Corp., 5.68%, 10/1/25(3) | | 2,000,000 | | 1,990,180 | |
Geopark Ltd., 5.50%, 1/17/27(1) | | 800,000 | | 625,686 | |
Hess Corp., 3.50%, 7/15/24 | | 2,200,000 | | 2,128,276 | |
HF Sinclair Corp., 2.625%, 10/1/23(1) | | 1,750,000 | | 1,694,541 | |
Holly Energy Partners LP / Holly Energy Finance Corp., 6.375%, 4/15/27(1) | | 1,315,000 | | 1,257,712 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 3.50%, 1/30/23 | | 2,100,000 | | 2,074,957 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 6.50%, 3/13/27 | | 1,700,000 | | 1,426,555 | |
| | | 19,398,898 | |
Pharmaceuticals — 0.2% | | | |
Horizon Therapeutics USA, Inc., 5.50%, 8/1/27(1) | | 1,700,000 | | 1,592,747 | |
Road and Rail — 0.9% | | | |
DAE Funding LLC, 1.55%, 8/1/24(1) | | 875,000 | | 800,110 | |
DAE Funding LLC, 2.625%, 3/20/25(1) | | 1,910,000 | | 1,753,378 | |
SMBC Aviation Capital Finance DAC, 4.125%, 7/15/23(1) | | 2,000,000 | | 1,977,235 | |
Triton Container International Ltd., 1.15%, 6/7/24(1) | | 2,250,000 | | 2,050,851 | |
| | | 6,581,574 | |
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 0.4% | | |
Broadcom Corp. / Broadcom Cayman Finance Ltd., 3.875%, 1/15/27 | | 1,203,000 | | 1,108,282 | |
Intel Corp., 3.75%, 8/5/27 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,901,456 | |
| | | 3,009,738 | |
Software — 0.4% | | | |
NortonLifeLock, Inc., 6.75%, 9/30/27(1) | | 1,860,000 | | 1,789,162 | |
NortonLifeLock, Inc., 7.125%, 9/30/30(1) | | 795,000 | | 770,669 | |
| | | 2,559,831 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 0.6% | | |
Condor Merger Sub, Inc., 7.375%, 2/15/30(1) | | 2,470,000 | | 2,024,091 | |
Dell International LLC / EMC Corp., 6.02%, 6/15/26 | | 2,620,000 | | 2,633,200 | |
| | | 4,657,291 | |
Thrifts and Mortgage Finance — 0.4% | | | |
Nationwide Building Society, 1.00%, 8/28/25(1) | | 1,690,000 | | 1,486,558 | |
Nationwide Building Society, 4.85%, 7/27/27(1) | | 1,594,000 | | 1,515,590 | |
| | | 3,002,148 | |
Trading Companies and Distributors — 0.7% | | | |
Air Lease Corp., 2.75%, 1/15/23 | | 3,565,000 | | 3,545,082 | |
Air Lease Corp., 2.875%, 1/15/26 | | 852,000 | | 763,495 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Aircastle Ltd., 5.25%, 8/11/25(1) | | $ | 766,000 | | $ | 721,788 | |
| | | 5,030,365 | |
Transportation Infrastructure — 0.2% | | | |
Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd., 4.00%, 7/30/27 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,738,645 | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 2.1% | | | |
Kenbourne Invest SA, 6.875%, 11/26/24(1) | | 690,000 | | 650,860 | |
Kenbourne Invest SA, 4.70%, 1/22/28(1) | | 645,000 | | 491,518 | |
Sprint Corp., 7.875%, 9/15/23 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,529,675 | |
Sprint Corp., 7.125%, 6/15/24 | | 3,605,000 | | 3,664,879 | |
Sprint Corp., 7.625%, 2/15/25 | | 3,780,000 | | 3,881,255 | |
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 4.75%, 2/1/28 | | 3,995,000 | | 3,778,371 | |
| | | 14,996,558 | |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $343,237,153) |
| | 318,929,961 | |
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES — 18.2% |
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U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.50%, 9/15/25 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,918,750 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.25%, 6/30/29 | | 1,000,000 | | 955,996 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.125%, 8/15/25 | | 19,000,000 | | 18,418,867 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.25%, 4/15/23 | | 200,000 | | 196,122 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.125%, 12/15/23 | | 500,000 | | 475,859 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.50%, 9/30/24 | | 11,000,000 | | 10,430,020 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.75%, 11/15/24 | | 12,500,000 | | 11,616,211 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.00%, 12/15/24 | | 10,500,000 | | 9,785,918 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.125%, 1/15/25(4) | | 25,000,000 | | 23,295,899 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.50%, 2/15/25 | | 10,000,000 | | 9,375,781 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.75%, 3/15/25 | | 8,000,000 | | 7,534,375 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.625%, 4/15/25 | | 19,000,000 | | 18,249,648 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.75%, 5/15/25 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,924,922 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.875%, 6/15/25 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,822,852 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.00%, 6/30/24 | | 12,650,000 | | 12,375,999 | |
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES (Cost $139,253,050) |
| | 133,377,219 | |
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS — 9.0% |
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Private Sponsor Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 8.2% | |
Angel Oak Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-4, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 3.30%, 7/26/49(1) | | 46,328 | | 46,038 | |
Angel Oak Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-5, Class A3, VRN, 2.92%, 10/25/49(1) | | 1,234,458 | | 1,183,559 | |
Angel Oak Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-6, Class M1, VRN, 3.39%, 11/25/59(1) | | 1,750,000 | | 1,637,907 | |
Angel Oak Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-2, Class A2, VRN, 3.86%, 1/26/65(1) | | 1,236,615 | | 1,158,232 | |
Angel Oak Mortgage Trust LLC, Series 2019-1, Class B1 SEQ, VRN, 5.40%, 11/25/48(1) | | 2,300,000 | | 2,206,378 | |
Arroyo Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-1, Class M1, VRN, 4.10%, 1/25/49(1) | | 632,000 | | 553,922 | |
Arroyo Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-3, Class M1, VRN, 4.20%, 10/25/48(1) | | 4,390,000 | | 3,690,555 | |
Arroyo Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-1, Class M1, 4.28%, 3/25/55(1) | | 1,250,000 | | 1,196,525 | |
Banc of America Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-E, Class 2A6 SEQ, VRN, 3.59%, 6/25/34 | | 11,779 | | 11,417 | |
Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-1, Class A1, VRN, 2.40%, (1-year H15T1Y plus 2.25%), 2/25/36 | | 5,569 | | 5,415 | |
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| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Bellemeade Re Ltd., Series 2017-1, Class B1 SEQ, VRN, 7.83%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.75%), 10/25/27(1) | | $ | 1,500,000 | | $ | 1,501,418 | |
Bellemeade Re Ltd., Series 2017-1, Class M2, VRN, 6.43%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.35%), 10/25/27(1) | | 318,214 | | 318,285 | |
Bellemeade Re Ltd., Series 2018-1A, Class M2, VRN, 5.98%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.90%), 4/25/28(1) | | 2,061,468 | | 2,055,049 | |
Bellemeade Re Ltd., Series 2018-3A, Class M1B, VRN, 4.93%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.85%), 10/25/28(1) | | 734,817 | | 733,474 | |
Bellemeade Re Ltd., Series 2019-3A, Class M1C, VRN, 5.03%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.95%), 7/25/29(1) | | 2,350,000 | | 2,323,315 | |
Bellemeade Re Ltd., Series 2020-4A, Class M2B, VRN, 6.68%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.60%), 6/25/30(1) | | 2,177,952 | | 2,175,008 | |
BRAVO Residential Funding Trust, Series 2021-NQM2, Class M1, VRN, 2.29%, 3/25/60(1) | | 887,000 | | 795,754 | |
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2004-UST1, Class A5, VRN, 2.93%, 8/25/34 | | 25,790 | | 25,111 | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-AFC1, Class M1, VRN, 2.84%, 2/25/50(1) | | 3,008,500 | | 2,518,581 | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-NQM1, Class M1, VRN, 2.13%, 5/25/65(1) | | 2,475,168 | | 1,969,130 | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-NQM8, Class M1, VRN, 3.26%, 10/25/66(1) | | 2,500,000 | | 1,754,661 | |
Farm Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-1, Class B, VRN, 3.24%, 7/25/51(1) | | 2,335,819 | | 1,684,682 | |
Flagstar Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-1INV, Class B4, VRN, 4.22%, 3/25/50(1) | | 2,145,327 | | 1,705,199 | |
GS Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2020-NQM1, Class M1, VRN, 3.29%, 9/27/60(1) | | 1,600,000 | | 1,433,331 | |
Home RE Ltd., Series 2020-1, Class B1, VRN, 10.08%, (1-month LIBOR plus 7.00%), 10/25/30(1) | | 1,275,000 | | 1,285,412 | |
Home RE Ltd., Series 2022-1, Class M1A, VRN, 5.13%, (30-day average SOFR plus 2.85%), 10/25/34(1) | | 750,000 | | 732,625 | |
Homeward Opportunities Fund I Trust, Series 2020-2, Class B3, VRN, 5.49%, 5/25/65(1) | | 2,150,000 | | 2,058,707 | |
Imperial Fund Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-NQM1, Class M1, VRN, 2.38%, 6/25/56(1) | | 1,000,000 | | 722,182 | |
J.P. Morgan Wealth Management, Series 2021-CL1, Class M5, VRN, 5.93%, (30-day average SOFR plus 3.65%), 3/25/51(1) | | 609,080 | | 571,146 | |
JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-INV1, Class B4, VRN, 4.97%, 10/25/49(1) | | 1,876,999 | | 1,596,669 | |
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Series 2005-A2, Class A2, VRN, 2.77%, 2/25/35 | | 10,777 | | 10,271 | |
MFA Trust, Series 2020-NQM1, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 2.30%, 8/25/49(1) | | 216,341 | | 210,277 | |
Radnor RE Ltd., Series 2019-1, Class M1B, VRN, 5.03%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.95%), 2/25/29(1) | | 1,947,512 | | 1,925,085 | |
Radnor RE Ltd., Series 2021-1, Class M1B, VRN, 3.98%, (30-day average SOFR plus 1.70%), 12/27/33(1) | | 1,500,000 | | 1,469,242 | |
Radnor RE Ltd., Series 2021-2, Class M1A, VRN, 4.13%, (30-day average SOFR plus 1.85%), 11/25/31(1) | | 752,871 | | 733,074 | |
Radnor RE Ltd., Series 2021-2, Class M1B, VRN, 5.98%, (30-day average SOFR plus 3.70%), 11/25/31(1) | | 1,500,000 | | 1,410,047 | |
Residential Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2020-2, Class M1 SEQ, VRN, 3.57%, 5/25/60(1) | | 1,800,000 | | 1,749,377 | |
Traingle Re Ltd., Series 2020-1, Class M2, VRN, 8.68%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.60%), 10/25/30(1) | | 639,015 | | 640,817 | |
Traingle Re Ltd., Series 2021-1, Class M1C, VRN, 6.48%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.40%), 8/25/33(1) | | 1,253,342 | | 1,253,232 | |
Traingle Re Ltd., Series 2021-1, Class M2, VRN, 6.98%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.90%), 8/25/33(1) | | 850,000 | | 846,920 | |
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| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Triangle Re Ltd., Series 2021-3, Class M1A, VRN, 4.18%, (30-day average SOFR plus 1.90%), 2/25/34(1) | | $ | 2,389,417 | | $ | 2,372,080 | |
Triangle Re Ltd., Series 2021-2, Class M1A, VRN, 5.13%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.05%), 10/25/33(1) | | 3,333,591 | | 3,326,660 | |
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2020-4, Class A3 SEQ, 2.32%, 5/25/65(1) | | 314,852 | | 302,383 | |
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2020-INV1, Class M1 SEQ, VRN, 5.50%, 3/25/60(1) | | 1,450,000 | | 1,403,424 | |
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2021-R1, Class M1 SEQ, 2.34%, 10/25/63(1) | | 1,025,000 | | 887,105 | |
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2021-R3, Class A3, VRN, 1.38%, 4/25/64(1) | | 653,342 | | 603,328 | |
Vista Point Securitization Trust, Series 2020-1, Class B1, VRN, 5.375%, 3/25/65(1) | | 1,000,000 | | 952,887 | |
| | | 59,745,896 | |
U.S. Government Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.8% | |
FHLMC, Series 2017-HRP1, Class M2, VRN, 5.53%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.45%), 12/25/42 | | 928,587 | | 920,604 | |
FHLMC, Series 2019-CS03, Class M1, VRN, 3.08%, 10/25/32(1) | | 907,833 | | 905,856 | |
FHLMC, Series 2020-HQA3, Class M2, VRN, 6.68%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.60%), 7/25/50(1) | | 5,333 | | 5,332 | |
FHLMC, Series 2022-DNA3, Class M1A, VRN, 4.28%, (30-day average SOFR plus 2.00%), 4/25/42(1) | | 1,461,312 | | 1,447,461 | |
FHLMC, Series 2022-DNA5, Class M1A, VRN, 5.23%, (30-day average SOFR plus 2.95%), 6/25/42(1) | | 1,637,061 | | 1,638,835 | |
FNMA, Series 2016-55, Class PI, IO, 4.00%, 8/25/46 | | 1,660,901 | | 318,710 | |
FNMA, Series 2017-7, Class AI, IO, 6.00%, 2/25/47 | | 1,291,072 | | 248,069 | |
FNMA, Series 413, Class C27, IO, 4.00%, 7/25/42 | | 1,641,972 | | 247,501 | |
| | | 5,732,368 | |
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS (Cost $70,750,451) | 65,478,264 | |
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES — 8.1% | | | |
Aaset Trust, Series 2021-2A, Class B, 3.54%, 1/15/47(1) | | 1,386,395 | | 1,047,681 | |
Applebee's Funding LLC / IHOP Funding LLC, Series 2019-1A, Class A2I SEQ, 4.19%, 6/5/49(1) | | 2,673,000 | | 2,541,026 | |
Blackbird Capital Aircraft, Series 2021-1A, Class B, 3.45%, 7/15/46(1) | | 1,642,519 | | 1,237,396 | |
Blackbird Capital Aircraft Lease Securitization Ltd., Series 2016-1A, Class AA SEQ, 2.49%, 12/16/41(1) | | 1,443,334 | | 1,317,677 | |
CARS-DB4 LP, Series 2020-1A, Class A4, 3.19%, 2/15/50(1) | | 1,291,604 | | 1,204,611 | |
Castlelake Aircraft Structured Trust, Series 2017-1R, Class A SEQ, 2.74%, 8/15/41(1) | | 640,742 | | 570,250 | |
Castlelake Aircraft Structured Trust, Series 2021-1A, Class A SEQ, 3.47%, 1/15/46(1) | | 2,215,258 | | 1,944,478 | |
Clsec Holdings 22t LLC, Series 2021-1, Class C, 6.17%, 5/11/37(1) | | 1,937,245 | | 1,583,081 | |
Cologix Canadian Issuer LP, Series 2022-1CAN, Class A2 SEQ, 4.94%, 1/25/52(1) | CAD | 2,650,000 | | 1,772,629 | |
Cologix Canadian Issuer LP, Series 2022-1CAN, Class C, 7.74%, 1/25/52(1) | CAD | 1,850,000 | | 1,247,677 | |
Cologix Data Centers US Issuer LLC, Series 2021-1A, Class A2 SEQ, 3.30%, 12/26/51(1) | | $ | 2,950,000 | | 2,635,970 | |
Diamond Issuer, Series 2021-1A, Class C, 3.79%, 11/20/51(1) | | 2,875,000 | | 2,345,812 | |
Diamond Resorts Owner Trust, Series 2021-1A, Class C, 2.70%, 11/21/33(1) | | 424,783 | | 388,041 | |
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| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Domino's Pizza Master Issuer LLC, Series 2015-1A, Class A2II SEQ, 4.47%, 10/25/45(1) | | $ | 1,272,375 | | $ | 1,218,373 | |
Edgeconnex Data Centers Issuer LLC, Series 2022-1, Class A2 SEQ, 4.25%, 3/25/52(1) | | 1,702,875 | | 1,538,888 | |
Falcon Aerospace Ltd., Series 2019-1, Class A SEQ, 3.60%, 9/15/39(1) | | 1,363,924 | | 1,086,361 | |
FirstKey Homes Trust, Series 2020-SFR2, Class E, 2.67%, 10/19/37(1) | | 1,500,000 | | 1,342,219 | |
FirstKey Homes Trust, Series 2021-SFR1, Class E1, 2.39%, 8/17/38(1) | | 3,300,000 | | 2,761,289 | |
FirstKey Homes Trust, Series 2021-SFR1, Class F1, 3.24%, 8/17/38(1) | | 1,000,000 | | 840,577 | |
Flexential Issuer, Series 2021-1A, Class A2 SEQ, 3.25%, 11/27/51(1) | | 3,025,000 | | 2,637,575 | |
GAIA Aviation Ltd., Series 2019-1, Class A, 3.97%, 12/15/44(1) | | 483,189 | | 392,366 | |
Lunar Aircarft Ltd., Series 2020-1A, Class A SEQ, 3.38%, 2/15/45(1) | | 1,733,182 | | 1,404,716 | |
Lunar Structured Aircraft Portfolio Notes, Series 2021-1, Class B, 3.43%, 10/15/46(1) | | 2,614,226 | | 2,104,381 | |
MAPS Ltd., Series 2018-1A, Class A SEQ, 4.21%, 5/15/43(1) | | 880,057 | | 785,297 | |
MAPS Trust, Series 2021-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.52%, 6/15/46(1) | | 1,694,625 | | 1,393,263 | |
Pioneer Aircraft Finance Ltd., Series 2019-1, Class A SEQ, 3.97%, 6/15/44(1) | | 2,702,116 | | 2,431,953 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2020-SFR2, Class D, 3.87%, 6/17/37(1) | | 1,250,000 | | 1,165,275 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2021-SFR1, Class D, 1.81%, 4/17/38(1) | | 1,500,000 | | 1,264,827 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2021-SFR1, Class E, 2.11%, 4/17/38(1) | | 400,000 | | 336,676 | |
SBA Tower Trust, Series 2014-2A, Class C SEQ, 3.87%, 10/15/49(1) | | 2,335,000 | | 2,259,584 | |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2019-2A, Class D, 4.54%, 5/20/36(1) | | 216,157 | | 208,074 | |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2019-3A, Class D, 4.18%, 8/20/36(1) | | 144,711 | | 135,770 | |
Slam Ltd., Series 2021-1A, Class B, 3.42%, 6/15/46(1) | | 1,613,325 | | 1,283,815 | |
Stack Infrastructure Issuer LLC, Series 2019-1A, Class A2 SEQ, 4.54%, 2/25/44(1) | | 3,762,178 | | 3,716,963 | |
START II Ltd., Series 2019-1, Class A SEQ, 4.09%, 3/15/44(1) | | 1,383,960 | | 1,228,211 | |
Start Ltd., Series 2018-1, Class A SEQ, 4.09%, 5/15/43(1) | | 2,957,927 | | 2,364,789 | |
Stonepeak ABS, Series 2021-1A, Class AA, 2.30%, 2/28/33(1) | | 2,600,911 | | 2,311,843 | |
VB-S1 Issuer LLC, Series 2022-1A, Class D, 4.29%, 2/15/52(1) | | 2,500,000 | | 2,194,657 | |
VSE VOI Mortgage LLC, Series 2018-A, Class B, 3.72%, 2/20/36(1) | | 25,881 | | 25,054 | |
Wingstop Funding LLC, Series 2020-1A, Class A2 SEQ, 2.84%, 12/5/50(1) | | 870,423 | | 743,276 | |
TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $67,360,816) | | | 59,012,401 | |
COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS — 7.3% | | | |
AMMC CLO XIII Ltd., Series 2013-13A, Class A3R2, VRN, 5.03%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.25%), 7/24/29(1) | | 1,500,000 | | 1,431,740 | |
AMMC CLO XIV Ltd., Series 2014-14A, Class BL1R, VRN, 6.38%, (3-month LIBOR plus 3.60%), 7/25/29(1) | | 3,000,000 | | 2,746,715 | |
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| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Ares XLIX CLO Ltd., Series 2018-49A, Class C, VRN, 4.71%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.95%), 7/22/30(1) | | $ | 1,600,000 | | $ | 1,477,218 | |
ARES XLVII CLO Ltd., Series 2018-47A, Class C, VRN, 4.26%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.75%), 4/15/30(1) | | 1,000,000 | | 920,261 | |
BDS Ltd., Series 2020-FL6, Class E, VRN, 5.65%, (30-day average SOFR plus 3.36%), 9/15/35(1) | | 1,425,000 | | 1,359,318 | |
Carlyle Global Market Strategies CLO Ltd., Series 2013-1A, Class BRR, VRN, 5.12%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.20%), 8/14/30(1) | | 1,050,000 | | 989,743 | |
CIFC Funding Ltd., Series 2017-3A, Class C, VRN, 6.36%, (3-month LIBOR plus 3.65%), 7/20/30(1) | | 1,750,000 | | 1,594,536 | |
Cook Park CLO Ltd., Series 2018-1A, Class C, VRN, 4.49%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.75%), 4/17/30(1) | | 2,000,000 | | 1,833,093 | |
Eaton Vance CLO Ltd., Series 2015-1A, Class CR, VRN, 4.61%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.90%), 1/20/30(1) | | 2,500,000 | | 2,306,821 | |
KKR CLO 10 Ltd., Series 10, Class BR, VRN, 4.99%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.70%), 9/15/29(1) | | 2,750,000 | | 2,679,710 | |
KKR Static CLO I Ltd., Series 2022-1A, Class B, VRN, 5.08%, (3-month SOFR plus 2.60%), 7/20/31(1) | | 2,300,000 | | 2,199,734 | |
Madison Park Funding XIX Ltd., Series 2015-19A, Class DR, VRN, 7.11%, (3-month LIBOR plus 4.35%), 1/22/28(1) | | 2,500,000 | | 2,181,408 | |
Marathon CLO V Ltd., Series 2013-5A, Class A1R, VRN, 3.85%, (3-month LIBOR plus 0.87%), 11/21/27(1) | | 1,498,643 | | 1,495,347 | |
MF1 Ltd., Series 2020-FL4, Class D, VRN, 7.06%, (1-month SOFR plus 4.21%), 11/15/35(1) | | 2,395,000 | | 2,383,286 | |
Nassau Ltd., Series 2019-IA, Class BR, VRN, 3.64%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.60%), 4/15/31(1) | | 1,500,000 | | 1,407,693 | |
Neuberger Berman CLO XVIII Ltd., Series 2014-18A, Class BR2, VRN, 4.88%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.15%), 10/21/30(1) | | 1,725,000 | | 1,592,663 | |
Palmer Square Loan Funding Ltd., Series 2020-1A, Class D, VRN, 7.83%, (3-month LIBOR plus 4.85%), 2/20/28(1) | | 2,500,000 | | 2,500,125 | |
Palmer Square Loan Funding Ltd., Series 2022-5A, Class A2 VRN, 5.17%, (3-month SOFR plus 2.65%), 1/15/31(1) | | 1,500,000 | | 1,484,830 | |
PFP Ltd., Series 2021-8, Class D, VRN, 5.09%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.15%), 8/9/37(1) | | 900,000 | | 837,775 | |
Ready Capital Mortgage Financing LLC, Series 2021-FL5, Class C, VRN, 5.33%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.25%), 4/25/38(1) | | 1,000,000 | | 951,079 | |
Rockford Tower CLO Ltd., Series 2020-1A, Class C, VRN, 5.06%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.35%), 1/20/32(1) | | 700,000 | | 653,700 | |
Shelter Growth Issuer Ltd., Series 2022-FL4, Class A, VRN, 5.32%, (1-month SOFR plus 2.30%), 6/17/37(1) | | 2,099,000 | | 2,076,221 | |
Sound Point CLO Ltd., Series 2014-3RA, Class C, VRN, 5.03%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.25%), 10/23/31(1) | | 2,000,000 | | 1,820,220 | |
Stewart Park CLO Ltd., Series 2015-1A, Class CR, VRN, 4.31%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.80%), 1/15/30(1) | | 2,970,000 | | 2,733,657 | |
Stratus CLO Ltd., Series 2021-2A, Class C, VRN, 4.61%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.90%), 12/28/29(1) | | 1,775,000 | | 1,626,240 | |
Symphony CLO XIV Ltd., Series 2014-14A, Class CR, VRN, 4.58%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.10%), 7/14/26(1) | | 2,725,000 | | 2,672,864 | |
TCI-Symphony CLO Ltd., Series 2016 -1A, Class CR2, VRN, 4.61%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.15%), 10/13/32(1) | | 1,500,000 | | 1,392,730 | |
TICP CLO I-2 Ltd., Series 2018-IA, Class C, VRN, 5.81%, (3-month LIBOR plus 3.04%), 4/26/28(1) | | 2,100,000 | | 2,011,666 | |
Vibrant CLO VII Ltd., Series 2017-7A, Class B, VRN, 5.11%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.40%), 9/15/30(1) | | 3,450,000 | | 3,242,452 | |
Wellfleet CLO Ltd., Series 2022-1A, Class B1, VRN, 4.47%, (3-month SOFR plus 2.35%), 4/15/34(1) | | 1,100,000 | | 1,056,181 | |
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS (Cost $56,628,562) |
| | 53,659,026 | |
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| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 6.7% |
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Fixed-Rate U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities — 6.7% | |
FHLMC, 3.50%, 5/1/50 | | $ | 1,591,604 | | $ | 1,447,528 | |
FHLMC, 2.50%, 10/1/50 | | 3,045,927 | | 2,576,341 | |
FHLMC, 3.50%, 5/1/51 | | 10,020,169 | | 9,128,131 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 3/1/50 | | 5,947,526 | | 5,597,265 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 3/1/51 | | 5,869,764 | | 5,521,478 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 3/1/51 | | 4,942,662 | | 4,641,002 | |
FNMA, 2.50%, 12/1/51 | | 3,038,392 | | 2,563,070 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 12/1/51 | | 7,939,902 | | 7,164,188 | |
FNMA, 2.50%, 3/1/52 | | 12,382,243 | | 10,468,869 | |
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $52,361,677) | 49,107,872 | |
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 3.5% |
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BBCMS Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-BWAY, Class D, VRN, 4.98%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.16%), 11/15/34(1) | | 1,683,000 | | 1,515,924 | |
BBCMS Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-BWAY, Class E, VRN, 5.67%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.85%), 11/15/34(1) | | 1,581,000 | | 1,395,264 | |
BXHPP Trust, Series 2021-FILM, Class D, VRN, 4.32%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.50%), 8/15/36(1) | | 1,700,000 | | 1,556,926 | |
BXHPP Trust, Series 2021-FILM, Class E, VRN, 4.82%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.00%), 8/15/36(1) | | 1,400,000 | | 1,258,964 | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates, Series 2019-ICE4, Class E, VRN, 4.97%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.15%), 5/15/36(1) | | 2,504,000 | | 2,422,801 | |
Great Wolf Trust, Series 2019-WOLF, Class C, VRN, 4.45%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.63%), 12/15/36(1) | | 1,615,000 | | 1,542,904 | |
J.P. Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2018-AON, Class A SEQ, 4.13%, 7/5/31(1) | | 1,853,000 | | 1,810,833 | |
Life Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-BMR, Class F, VRN, 5.17%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.35%), 3/15/38(1) | | 1,445,949 | | 1,330,378 | |
Med Trust, Series 2021-MDLN, Class F, VRN, 6.82%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.00%), 11/15/38(1) | | 1,994,100 | | 1,844,375 | |
MHP Trust, Series 2022-MHIL, Class D, VRN, 4.46%, (1-month SOFR plus 1.61%), 1/15/27(1) | | 3,102,506 | | 2,901,948 | |
Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, Series 2017-CLS, Class F, VRN, 5.42%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.60%), 11/15/34(1) | | 1,883,000 | | 1,847,336 | |
One Market Plaza Trust, Series 2017-1MKT, Class E, 4.14%, 2/10/32(1) | | 2,018,137 | | 1,859,846 | |
One New York Plaza Trust, Series 2020-1NYP, Class B, VRN, 4.32%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.50%), 1/15/36(1) | | 1,512,000 | | 1,430,257 | |
SMRT, Series 2022-MINI, Class F, VRN, 6.20%, (1-month SOFR plus 3.35%), 1/15/39(1) | | 3,254,000 | | 2,981,887 | |
TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $27,047,724) | 25,699,643 | |
BANK LOAN OBLIGATIONS(5) — 2.0% | | | |
Food and Staples Retailing — 0.2% | | | |
United Natural Foods, Inc., Term Loan B, 6.40%, (1-month SOFR plus 3.25%), 10/22/25 | | 1,503,098 | | 1,483,881 | |
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 0.6% | | | |
Avantor Funding, Inc., 2021 Term Loan B5, 5.37%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.25%), 11/8/27 | | 2,571,531 | | 2,510,059 | |
Medline Borrower LP, USD Term Loan B, 6.37%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.25%), 10/23/28 | | 1,995,000 | | 1,838,203 | |
| | | 4,348,262 | |
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| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Health Care Providers and Services — 0.4% | | | |
Change Healthcare Holdings LLC, 2017 Term Loan B, 7.75%, (Prime rate plus 1.50%), 3/1/24 | | $ | 2,971,994 | | $ | 2,966,630 | |
Pharmaceuticals — 0.6% | | | |
Horizon Therapeutics USA Inc., 2021 Term Loan B2, 4.88%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.75%), 3/15/28 | | 995,400 | | 958,386 | |
Jazz Financing Lux S.a.r.l., USD Term Loan, 6.62%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.50%), 5/5/28 | | 3,272,707 | | 3,169,551 | |
| | | 4,127,937 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 0.2% | | |
McAfee, LLC, 2022 USD Term Loan B, 6.36%, (1-month SOFR plus 3.75%), 3/1/29 | | 2,100,000 | | 1,921,122 | |
TOTAL BANK LOAN OBLIGATIONS (Cost $15,403,730) | | | 14,847,832 | |
PREFERRED STOCKS — 1.7% | | | |
Banks — 0.8% | | | |
Barclays PLC, 4.375% | | 851,000 | | 526,599 | |
ING Groep NV, 3.875% | | 2,400,000 | | 1,571,640 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 4.60% | | 2,265,000 | | 1,978,704 | |
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., 3.40% | | 2,199,000 | | 1,646,562 | |
| | | 5,723,505 | |
Capital Markets — 0.3% | | | |
Bank of New York Mellon Corp., 3.75% | | 2,895,000 | | 2,243,625 | |
Insurance — 0.1% | | | |
Allianz SE, 3.20%(1) | | 1,360,000 | | 881,077 | |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 0.1% | | | |
BP Capital Markets PLC, 4.375% | | 600,000 | | 556,500 | |
Trading Companies and Distributors — 0.4% | | | |
Air Lease Corp., 4.125% | | 1,491,000 | | 1,026,878 | |
Aircastle Ltd., 5.25%(1) | | 2,875,000 | | 2,170,895 | |
| | | 3,197,773 | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost $16,625,985) | | | 12,602,480 | |
SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES — 0.4% | | |
Oman — 0.2% | | | |
Oman Government International Bond, 4.125%, 1/17/23 | | $ | 1,250,000 | | 1,243,021 | |
Trinidad — 0.2% | | | |
Trinidad & Tobago Government International Bond, 4.50%, 8/4/26 | | 1,400,000 | | 1,356,112 | |
TOTAL SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES (Cost $2,702,895) | | | 2,599,133 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.6% | | | |
Money Market Funds — 0.3% | | | |
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class | | 2,322,980 | | 2,322,980 | |
Repurchase Agreements — 0.3% | | | |
BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 0.625% - 4.625%, 1/15/25 - 5/15/47, valued at $405,418), in a joint trading account at 2.86%, dated 9/30/22, due 10/3/22 (Delivery value $398,621) | | | 398,526 | |
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| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 3.25%, 6/30/29, valued at $2,028,873), at 2.95%, dated 9/30/22, due 10/3/22 (Delivery value $1,989,489) | | | $ | 1,989,000 | |
| | | 2,387,526 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $4,710,506) | | | 4,710,506 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 101.1% (Cost $796,082,549) | | | 740,024,337 | |
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (1.1)% | | | (8,252,904) | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | | $ | 731,771,433 | |
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FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS | | |
Currency Purchased | Currency Sold | Counterparty | Settlement Date | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
USD | 3,221,447 | | CAD | 4,201,008 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/22 | $ | 179,494 | |
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FUTURES CONTRACTS PURCHASED |
Reference Entity | Contracts | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)^ |
U.S. Treasury 2-Year Notes | 360 | December 2022 | $ | 73,940,626 | | $ | (738,457) | |
^Amount represents value and unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
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FUTURES CONTRACTS SOLD |
Reference Entity | Contracts | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)^ |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Notes | 1 | December 2022 | $ | 112,062 | | $ | 2,654 | |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Ultra Notes | 139 | December 2022 | 16,469,328 | | 887,972 | |
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Notes | 462 | December 2022 | 49,668,610 | | 1,435,465 | |
U.S. Treasury Long Bonds | 138 | December 2022 | 17,444,063 | | 1,283,102 | |
U.S. Treasury Ultra Bonds | 14 | December 2022 | 1,918,000 | | 139,275 | |
| | | $ | 85,612,063 | | $ | 3,748,468 | |
^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 37 | Buy | (5.00)% | 12/20/26 | $ | 13,860,000 | | $ | (628,156) | | $ | 677,981 | | $ | 49,825 | |
Markit CDX North America High Yield Index Series 38 | Buy | (5.00)% | 6/20/27 | $ | 30,987,000 | | (32,130) | | 708,064 | | 675,934 | |
| | | | | $ | (660,286) | | $ | 1,386,045 | | $ | 725,759 | |
^The value for credit default swap agreements serves as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood of an expected liability or profit at the period end. Increasing values in absolute terms when compared to the notional amount of the credit default swap agreement represent a deterioration of the referenced entity's credit soundness and an increased likelihood or risk of a credit event occurring as defined in the agreement.
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
CAD | - | Canadian Dollar |
CDX | - | Credit Derivatives Indexes |
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 |
SEQ | - | Sequential Payer |
SOFR | - | Secured Overnight Financing 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. |
(1)Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A or Section 4(2) under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be sold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional investors. The aggregate value of these securities at the period end was $314,441,849, which represented 43.0% of total net assets.
(2)Perpetual maturity with no stated maturity date.
(3)When-issued security. The issue price and yield are fixed on the date of the commitment, but payment and delivery are scheduled for a future date.
(4)Security, or a portion thereof, has been pledged at the custodian bank or with a broker for collateral requirements on forward foreign currency exchange contracts, futures contracts and/or swap agreements. At the period end, the aggregate value of securities pledged was $4,641,475.
(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.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED) | |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (cost of $796,082,549) | $ | 740,024,337 | |
Cash | 16,429 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 3,515,190 | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | 1,260,305 | |
Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts | 252,489 | |
Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements | 66,578 | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 179,494 | |
Interest receivable | 4,871,284 | |
| 750,186,106 | |
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Liabilities | |
Payable for investments purchased | 7,034,495 | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 11,099,004 | |
Accrued management fees | 272,663 | |
Distribution and service fees payable | 5,310 | |
Dividends payable | 3,201 | |
| 18,414,673 | |
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Net Assets | $ | 731,771,433 | |
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Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital paid in | $ | 800,812,029 | |
Distributable earnings | (69,040,596) | |
| $ | 731,771,433 | |
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| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share* |
Investor Class | $226,539,224 | 25,547,680 | $8.87 |
I Class | $483,103,643 | 54,504,767 | $8.86 |
Y Class | $5,426 | 612 | $8.87 |
A Class | $12,036,350 | 1,357,452 | $8.87 |
C Class | $3,158,548 | 356,223 | $8.87 |
R Class | $406,674 | 45,861 | $8.87 |
R5 Class | $288,087 | 32,493 | $8.87 |
R6 Class | $6,233,481 | 702,704 | $8.87 |
*Maximum offering price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for all share classes, except Class A, for which the maximum offering price per share was $9.07 (net asset value divided by 0.9775). A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of Class A and Class C.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED) | |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Interest | $ | 13,418,510 | |
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Expenses: | |
Management fees | 1,706,913 | |
Distribution and service fees: | |
A Class | 18,337 | |
C Class | 17,014 | |
R Class | 666 | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 26,169 | |
Other expenses | 14,322 | |
| 1,783,421 | |
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Net investment income (loss) | 11,635,089 | |
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Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investment transactions | (23,465,870) | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | 69,684 | |
Futures contract transactions | 8,115,898 | |
Swap agreement transactions | 484,848 | |
Foreign currency translation transactions | (1,532) | |
| (14,796,972) | |
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Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | (27,631,647) | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 254,896 | |
Futures contracts | (405,656) | |
Swap agreements | 2,437,256 | |
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (41) | |
| (25,345,192) | |
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Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (40,142,164) | |
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | (28,507,075) | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
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SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2022 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | September 30, 2022 | March 31, 2022 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 11,635,089 | | $ | 12,155,016 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | (14,796,972) | | 464,451 | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (25,345,192) | | (29,017,509) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (28,507,075) | | (16,398,042) | |
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Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From earnings: | | |
Investor Class | (3,378,618) | | (6,784,297) | |
I Class | (7,040,933) | | (10,545,801) | |
Y Class | (80) | | (70,316) | |
A Class | (178,016) | | (533,414) | |
C Class | (28,938) | | (79,249) | |
R Class | (3,085) | | (6,200) | |
R5 Class | (3,856) | | (2,165) | |
R6 Class | (70,291) | | (134,492) | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (10,703,817) | | (18,155,934) | |
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Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5) | 60,977,806 | | 428,901,961 | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | 21,766,914 | | 394,347,985 | |
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Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 710,004,519 | | 315,656,534 | |
End of period | $ | 731,771,433 | | $ | 710,004,519 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (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 (NAV) per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. The value of investments of the fund is determined by American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor), as the valuation designee, pursuant to its valuation policies and procedures. The Board of Trustees oversees the valuation designee and reviews its valuation policies and procedures at least annually.
Fixed income securities are valued at the evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices as provided by investment dealers. Corporate bonds, U.S. Treasury and Government Agency securities, 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.
Hybrid securities are valued at the evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices as provided by investment dealers. Preferred stocks and convertible preferred stocks with perpetual maturities are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security specific information.
Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported NAV per share. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value. Exchange-traded futures contracts are valued at the settlement price as provided by the appropriate exchange. Swap agreements are valued at an evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or independent brokers. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the mean of the appropriate forward exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.
If the valuation designee determines that the market price for a portfolio security is not readily available or is believed by the valuation designee to be unreliable, such security is valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the valuation designee, in accordance with its policies and procedures. Circumstances that may cause the fund to determine that market quotations are not available or reliable include, but are not limited to: when there is a significant event subsequent to the market quotation; trading in a security has been halted during the trading day; or trading in a security is insufficient or did not take place due to a closure or holiday.
The valuation designee monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s NAV per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; regulatory news, governmental action and political unrest that could impact a specific investment or an investment sector; or armed conflicts, natural disasters and similar events that could affect investments in a specific country or region. The valuation designee also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that it deems appropriate. The valuation designee may apply a model-derived factor to the closing price of equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges. The factor is based on observable market data as provided by an independent pricing service.
Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Net realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is also used for federal income tax purposes.
Investment Income — Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes paydown gain (loss) and accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Inflation adjustments related to inflation-linked debt securities are reflected as interest income.
Foreign Currency Translations — All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at prevailing exchange rates at period end. The fund may enter into spot foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income, spot foreign currency exchange contracts, and expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Net realized and unrealized foreign currency exchange gains or losses related to investment securities are a component of net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, respectively.
Repurchase Agreements — The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that ACIM has determined are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of Trustees. The fund requires that the collateral, represented by securities, received in a repurchase transaction be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the fund to obtain those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities transferred to ensure the value, including accrued interest, of the securities under each repurchase agreement is equal to or greater than amounts owed to the fund under each repurchase agreement.
Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with certain other funds in the American Century Investments family of funds, may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account. These balances are invested in one or more repurchase agreements that are collateralized by U.S. Treasury or Agency obligations.
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 annual management fee for each class is as follows:
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Investor Class | I Class | Y Class | A Class | C Class | R Class | R5 Class | R6 Class |
0.51% | 0.41% | 0.31% | 0.51% | 0.51% | 0.51% | 0.31% | 0.26% |
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, 2022 are detailed in the Statement of Operations.
Trustees’ Fees and Expenses — The Board of Trustees is responsible for overseeing the investment advisor’s management and operations of the fund. The trustees receive detailed information about the fund and its investment advisor regularly throughout the year, and meet at least quarterly with management of the investment advisor to review reports about fund operations. The fund’s officers do not receive compensation from the fund.
Interfund Transactions — The fund may enter into security transactions with other American Century Investments funds and other client accounts of the investment advisor, in accordance with the 1940 Act rules and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. The rules and procedures require, among other things, that these transactions be effected at the independent current market price of the security. There were no interfund transactions during the period.
4. Investment Transactions
Purchases of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended September 30, 2022 totaled $610,294,788, of which $269,003,342 represented U.S. Treasury and Government Agency obligations.
Sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended September 30, 2022 totaled $527,488,766, of which $220,286,246 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, 2022 | Year ended March 31, 2022 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class | | | | |
Sold | 7,492,961 | | $ | 68,656,534 | | 24,251,606 | | $ | 236,473,152 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 368,564 | | 3,348,085 | | 692,849 | | 6,726,985 | |
Redeemed | (9,643,614) | | (87,973,746) | | (9,772,002) | | (94,589,941) | |
| (1,782,089) | | (15,969,127) | | 15,172,453 | | 148,610,196 | |
I Class | | | | |
Sold | 25,143,429 | | 230,771,671 | | 44,887,743 | | 436,859,518 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 775,949 | | 7,040,748 | | 1,087,763 | | 10,544,761 | |
Redeemed | (17,575,530) | | (160,275,666) | | (16,788,584) | | (162,636,110) | |
| 8,343,848 | | 77,536,753 | | 29,186,922 | | 284,768,169 | |
Y Class | | | | |
Sold | — | | — | | 63,792 | | 629,268 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 9 | | 80 | | 6,548 | | 64,651 | |
Redeemed | — | | — | | (649,161) | | (6,412,951) | |
| 9 | | 80 | | (578,821) | | (5,719,032) | |
A Class | | | | |
Sold | 180,194 | | 1,658,910 | | 472,225 | | 4,621,527 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 19,555 | | 177,822 | | 54,340 | | 528,541 | |
Redeemed | (668,415) | | (6,089,378) | | (778,056) | | (7,620,183) | |
| (468,666) | | (4,252,646) | | (251,491) | | (2,470,115) | |
C Class | | | | |
Sold | 35,531 | | 325,605 | | 200,584 | | 1,961,445 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 3,078 | | 27,935 | | 8,094 | | 78,673 | |
Redeemed | (62,629) | | (569,995) | | (126,394) | | (1,225,831) | |
| (24,020) | | (216,455) | | 82,284 | | 814,287 | |
R Class | | | | |
Sold | 32,561 | | 297,125 | | 20,639 | | 201,557 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 337 | | 3,044 | | 618 | | 6,032 | |
Redeemed | (7,070) | | (65,079) | | (38,202) | | (375,262) | |
| 25,828 | | 235,090 | | (16,945) | | (167,673) | |
R5 Class | | | | |
Sold | 31,162 | | 285,985 | | 13,588 | | 131,295 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 425 | | 3,850 | | 224 | | 2,165 | |
Redeemed | (13,118) | | (119,100) | | (2,462) | | (23,428) | |
| 18,469 | | 170,735 | | 11,350 | | 110,032 | |
R6 Class | | | | |
Sold | 426,326 | | 3,889,999 | | 869,985 | | 8,540,028 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 7,755 | | 70,291 | | 13,779 | | 133,979 | |
Redeemed | (53,345) | | (486,914) | | (589,003) | | (5,717,910) | |
| 380,736 | | 3,473,376 | | 294,761 | | 2,956,097 | |
Net increase (decrease) | 6,494,115 | | $ | 60,977,806 | | 43,900,513 | | $ | 428,901,961 | |
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 | — | | $ | 318,929,961 | | — | |
U.S. Treasury Securities | — | | 133,377,219 | | — | |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | — | | 65,478,264 | | — | |
Asset-Backed Securities | — | | 59,012,401 | | — | |
Collateralized Loan Obligations | — | | 53,659,026 | | — | |
U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | — | | 49,107,872 | | — | |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | — | | 25,699,643 | | — | |
Bank Loan Obligations | — | | 14,847,832 | | — | |
Preferred Stocks | — | | 12,602,480 | | — | |
Sovereign Governments and Agencies | — | | 2,599,133 | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | $ | 2,322,980 | | 2,387,526 | | — | |
| $ | 2,322,980 | | $ | 737,701,357 | | — | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Futures Contracts | $ | 3,748,468 | | — | | — | |
Swap Agreements | — | | $ | 725,759 | | — | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — | | 179,494 | | — | |
| $ | 3,748,468 | | $ | 905,253 | | — | |
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Liabilities | | | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Futures Contracts | $ | 738,457 | | — | | — | |
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 $52,966,833.
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 $3,498,444.
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 $41,300,811 futures contracts purchased and $113,708,507 futures contracts sold.
Value of Derivative Instruments as of September 30, 2022
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| Asset Derivatives | Liability Derivatives |
Type of Risk Exposure | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value |
Credit Risk | Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements* | $ | 66,578 | | Payable for variation margin on swap agreements* | — | |
Foreign Currency Risk | Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 179,494 | | Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | — | |
Interest Rate Risk | Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts* | 252,489 | | Payable for variation margin on futures contracts* | — | |
| | $ | 498,561 | | | — | |
*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, 2022
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| Net Realized Gain (Loss) | Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
Type of Risk Exposure | Location on Statement of Operations | Value | Location on Statement of Operations | Value |
Credit Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions | $ | 484,848 | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | $ | 2,437,256 | |
Foreign Currency Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | 69,684 | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 254,896 | |
Interest Rate Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions | 8,115,898 | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts | (405,656) | |
| | $ | 8,670,430 | | | $ | 2,286,496 | |
8. Risk Factors
The value of the fund’s shares will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, based on the performance of the securities owned by the fund and other factors generally affecting the securities market. Market risks, including political, regulatory, economic and social developments, can affect the value of the fund’s investments. Natural disasters, public health emergencies, war, terrorism and other unforeseeable events may lead to increased market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.
The fund 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. Financial institutions have started the process of phasing out LIBOR and the transition process to a replacement rate may lead to increased volatility or illiquidity in markets for instruments that rely on LIBOR. This could result in a change to the value of such instruments or a change in the cost of temporary borrowing for the fund.
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 | $ | 796,656,858 | |
Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 268,539 | |
Gross tax depreciation of investments | (56,901,060) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | $ | (56,632,521) | |
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, 2022, the fund had late-year ordinary loss deferrals of $(63,312) and post-October capital loss deferrals of $(133,463), which represent certain qualified losses that the fund has elected to treat as having been incurred in the following fiscal year for federal income tax purposes.
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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 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(3) | $9.34 | 0.14 | (0.49) | (0.35) | (0.12) | — | (0.12) | $8.87 | (3.74)% | 0.52%(4) | 0.52%(4) | 2.97%(4) | 2.97%(4) | 71% | $226,539 | |
2022 | $9.82 | 0.22 | (0.38) | (0.16) | (0.24) | (0.08) | (0.32) | $9.34 | (1.72)% | 0.52% | 0.52% | 2.28% | 2.28% | 120% | $255,208 | |
2021 | $9.19 | 0.23 | 0.66 | 0.89 | (0.26) | — | (0.26) | $9.82 | 9.74% | 0.52% | 0.55% | 2.36% | 2.33% | 193% | $119,380 | |
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 | |
I Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(3) | $9.33 | 0.14 | (0.48) | (0.34) | (0.13) | — | (0.13) | $8.86 | (3.70)% | 0.42%(4) | 0.42%(4) | 3.07%(4) | 3.07%(4) | 71% | $483,104 | |
2022 | $9.82 | 0.23 | (0.39) | (0.16) | (0.25) | (0.08) | (0.33) | $9.33 | (1.62)% | 0.42% | 0.42% | 2.38% | 2.38% | 120% | $430,865 | |
2021 | $9.19 | 0.24 | 0.66 | 0.90 | (0.27) | — | (0.27) | $9.82 | 9.73% | 0.42% | 0.45% | 2.46% | 2.43% | 193% | $166,606 | |
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 | |
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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) |
Y Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(3) | $9.34 | 0.14 | (0.48) | (0.34) | (0.13) | — | (0.13) | $8.87 | (3.66)% | 0.32%(4) | 0.32%(4) | 3.17%(4) | 3.17%(4) | 71% | $5 | |
2022 | $9.82 | 0.25 | (0.39) | (0.14) | (0.26) | (0.08) | (0.34) | $9.34 | (1.52)% | 0.32% | 0.32% | 2.48% | 2.48% | 120% | $6 | |
2021 | $9.19 | 0.26 | 0.65 | 0.91 | (0.28) | — | (0.28) | $9.82 | 9.93% | 0.32% | 0.35% | 2.56% | 2.53% | 193% | $5,691 | |
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 | |
A Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(3) | $9.34 | 0.12 | (0.48) | (0.36) | (0.11) | — | (0.11) | $8.87 | (3.86)% | 0.77%(4) | 0.77%(4) | 2.72%(4) | 2.72%(4) | 71% | $12,036 | |
2022 | $9.82 | 0.20 | (0.39) | (0.19) | (0.21) | (0.08) | (0.29) | $9.34 | (1.96)% | 0.77% | 0.77% | 2.03% | 2.03% | 120% | $17,050 | |
2021 | $9.19 | 0.21 | 0.66 | 0.87 | (0.24) | — | (0.24) | $9.82 | 9.46% | 0.77% | 0.80% | 2.11% | 2.08% | 193% | $20,397 | |
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 | |
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted) |
Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data |
| | Income From Investment Operations: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
C Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(3) | $9.34 | 0.09 | (0.48) | (0.39) | (0.08) | — | (0.08) | $8.87 | (4.22)% | 1.52%(4) | 1.52%(4) | 1.97%(4) | 1.97%(4) | 71% | $3,159 | |
2022 | $9.82 | 0.13 | (0.39) | (0.26) | (0.14) | (0.08) | (0.22) | $9.34 | (2.70)% | 1.52% | 1.52% | 1.28% | 1.28% | 120% | $3,550 | |
2021 | $9.19 | 0.14 | 0.65 | 0.79 | (0.16) | — | (0.16) | $9.82 | 8.65% | 1.52% | 1.55% | 1.36% | 1.33% | 193% | $2,926 | |
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 | |
R Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(3) | $9.34 | 0.12 | (0.49) | (0.37) | (0.10) | — | (0.10) | $8.87 | (3.98)% | 1.02%(4) | 1.02%(4) | 2.47%(4) | 2.47%(4) | 71% | $407 | |
2022 | $9.82 | 0.18 | (0.39) | (0.21) | (0.19) | (0.08) | (0.27) | $9.34 | (2.21)% | 1.02% | 1.02% | 1.78% | 1.78% | 120% | $187 | |
2021 | $9.19 | 0.18 | 0.66 | 0.84 | (0.21) | — | (0.21) | $9.82 | 9.20% | 1.02% | 1.05% | 1.86% | 1.83% | 193% | $363 | |
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 | |
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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) |
R5 Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(3) | $9.34 | 0.15 | (0.49) | (0.34) | (0.13) | — | (0.13) | $8.87 | (3.64)% | 0.32%(4) | 0.32%(4) | 3.17%(4) | 3.17%(4) | 71% | $288 | |
2022 | $9.82 | 0.24 | (0.38) | (0.14) | (0.26) | (0.08) | (0.34) | $9.34 | (1.52)% | 0.32% | 0.32% | 2.48% | 2.48% | 120% | $131 | |
2021 | $9.19 | 0.24 | 0.67 | 0.91 | (0.28) | — | (0.28) | $9.82 | 9.84% | 0.32% | 0.35% | 2.56% | 2.53% | 193% | $26 | |
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 | |
R6 Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(3) | $9.34 | 0.15 | (0.49) | (0.34) | (0.13) | — | (0.13) | $8.87 | (3.62)% | 0.27%(4) | 0.27%(4) | 3.22%(4) | 3.22%(4) | 71% | $6,233 | |
2022 | $9.82 | 0.25 | (0.39) | (0.14) | (0.26) | (0.08) | (0.34) | $9.34 | (1.47)% | 0.27% | 0.27% | 2.53% | 2.53% | 120% | $3,008 | |
2021 | $9.19 | 0.27 | 0.64 | 0.91 | (0.28) | — | (0.28) | $9.82 | 10.01% | 0.27% | 0.30% | 2.61% | 2.58% | 193% | $267 | |
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 | |
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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, 2022 (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 21, 2022, 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 of 1940 (the “Investment Company Act”), contracts for investment advisory services are required to be reviewed, evaluated, and approved by a majority of a fund’s Trustees, including a majority of the independent Trustees, 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 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.
In connection with its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board’s review and evaluation of the services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates included, but was not limited to, the following:
•the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, and other services provided and to be provided to the Fund including without limitation portfolio management and trading services, shareholder and intermediary service levels and quality, compliance and legal services, fund accounting and financial reporting, and fund share distribution;
•the wide range of other programs and services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates 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 similarly-managed 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, generally, and with respect to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic response, heightened areas of interest in the mutual fund industry and recent geopolitical issues;
•the Advisor’s business continuity plans, vendor management practices, and cyber security practices;
•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 principal investment strategies. Further, the Trustees recognize that the Advisor has an obligation to seek the best execution of fund trades. In providing these services, the Advisor utilizes teams of investment professionals (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 actions being taken to improve performance. The Fund’s performance was above its benchmark for the one-, three-, and five-year periods reviewed by the Board. The Board 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.
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 fee structure and through reinvestment in its business, infrastructure, investment capabilities and initiatives to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded services.
Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than securities transaction expenses, 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.
Collateral or “Fall-Out” Benefits Derived by the Advisor. The Board considered the possible existence of collateral benefits the Advisor may receive as a result of its relationship with the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor’s primary business is managing funds and it generally does not use fund or shareholder information to generate profits in other lines of business, and therefore does not derive any significant collateral benefits from them. The Board noted that the Advisor may receive proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex.
Existing Relationship. The Board also considered whether there was any reason for not continuing the existing arrangement with the Advisor. In this regard, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund’s operations and various risks, uncertainties, and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision not to continue such relationship. In particular, the Board recognized that most shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Advisor’s industry standing and reputation and in the expectation that the Advisor will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund.
Conclusion of the Trustees. As a result of this process, the Board, including all of the independent Trustees, taking into account all of the factors discussed above and the information provided by the Advisor and others in connection with its review and throughout the year, concluded that the terms of the management agreement are fair and reasonable and that the management fee charged to the Fund is reasonable in light of the services provided and that the management agreement between the Fund and the Advisor should be renewed for an additional one-year period.
Retirement Account Information
As required by law, distributions you receive from certain retirement accounts are subject to federal income tax withholding, unless you elect not to have withholding apply*. Tax will be withheld on the total amount withdrawn even though you may be receiving amounts that are not subject to withholding, such as nondeductible contributions. In such case, excess amounts of withholding could occur. You may adjust your withholding election so that a greater or lesser amount will be withheld.
If you don’t want us to withhold on this amount, you must notify us to not withhold the federal income tax. You may notify us in writing or in certain situations by telephone or through other electronic means. For systematic withdrawals, your withholding election will remain in effect until revoked or changed by filing a new election. You have the right to revoke your election at any time and change your withholding percentage for future distributions.
Remember, even if you elect not to have income tax withheld, you are liable for paying income tax on the taxable portion of your withdrawal. If you elect not to have income tax withheld or you don’t have enough income tax withheld, you may be responsible for payment of estimated tax. You may incur penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and estimated tax payments are not sufficient. You can reduce or defer the income tax on a distribution by directly or indirectly rolling such distribution over to another IRA or eligible plan. You should consult your tax advisor for additional information.
State tax will be withheld if, at the time of your distribution, your address is within one of the mandatory withholding states and you have federal income tax withheld (or as otherwise required by state law). State taxes will be withheld from your distribution in accordance with the respective state rules.
*Some 403(b), 457 and qualified retirement plan distributions may be subject to 20% mandatory withholding, as they are subject to special tax and withholding rules. Your plan administrator or plan sponsor is required to provide you with a special tax notice explaining those rules at the time you request a distribution. If applicable, federal and/or state taxes may be withheld from your distribution amount.
Proxy Voting Policies
Descriptions of the principles and policies that the fund's investment advisor uses in exercising the voting rights associated with the securities purchased and/or held by the fund are available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021 or visiting American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com/proxy. A description of the policies is also available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on americancentury.com/proxy. It is also available at sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. These portfolio holdings are available on the fund's website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021. The fund’s Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov.
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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 ending September 30, 2022. It provides a market overview (below), followed by a schedule of fund investments and other financial information. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.
Inflation, Rates, Recession Worries Weighed on Financial Markets
The reporting period began with financial markets digesting the effects of soaring inflation, heightened market volatility and slowing growth. For more than a year, the effects of massive fiscal and monetary support, escalating energy prices, supply chain breakdowns and labor market shortages had driven inflation to multidecade highs. The Russia-Ukraine war continued to nudge commodity prices even higher, exacerbating existing inflationary pressures and further damaging global supply chains.
The Federal Reserve (Fed), which began tightening in March with a 25-basis-points (bps) hike, increased rates an additional 275 bps during the six-month period. Inflation was slow to respond, climbing to a 40-year-high 9.1% in June before slipping to 8.2% in September, largely due to falling gasoline prices. Policymakers indicated taming inflation remains their priority, even as the economy contracted in 2022’s first two quarters and an official recession appeared imminent.
In addition to fueling recession risk, the combination of elevated inflation and a hawkish Fed helped push Treasury yields sharply higher and stock prices significantly lower. Amid persistent market unrest, most stock and bond indices ended the six-month period with steep losses. Stocks, as measured by the S&P 500 Index, plunged more than 20%, while bonds, as measured by the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, tumbled more than 9%.
Staying Disciplined in Uncertain Times
We expect market volatility to linger as investors navigate a complex environment of high inflation, rising interest rates and economic uncertainty. In addition, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine complicates an increasingly tense geopolitical backdrop and threatens global energy markets. We will continue to monitor this evolving situation and what it broadly means for investors across asset classes.
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, 2022 | |
Types of Investments in Portfolio | % of net assets |
Corporate Bonds | 37.4% |
U.S. Treasury Securities | 18.7% |
Asset-Backed Securities | 9.9% |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | 9.7% |
Collateralized Loan Obligations | 7.4% |
U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | 6.5% |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | 4.1% |
Preferred Stocks | 3.4% |
Bank Loan Obligations | 1.0% |
Sovereign Governments and Agencies | 0.9% |
Short-Term Investments | 5.6% |
Other Assets and Liabilities | (4.6)% |
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, 2022 to September 30, 2022.
Actual Expenses
The table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses for each class. You may use the information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century Investments mutual fund, or I Class shares of the American Century Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century Investments account (i.e., not through a financial intermediary or employer-sponsored retirement plan account), American Century Investments may charge you a $25 annual account maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than $10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your accounts to pay the $25 fee. In determining your total eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in all personal accounts (including American Century Investments brokerage accounts) registered under your Social Security number. Personal accounts include individual accounts, joint accounts, UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth, Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other retirement accounts. If you have only business, business retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Investments brokerage accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. If you are subject to the account maintenance fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee amount.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return of a fund’s share class. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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| Beginning Account Value 4/1/22 | Ending Account Value 9/30/22 | Expenses Paid During Period(1) 4/1/22 - 9/30/22 | Annualized Expense Ratio(1) |
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $928.60 | $3.67 | 0.76% |
I Class | $1,000 | $929.00 | $3.19 | 0.66% |
Y Class | $1,000 | $928.40 | $2.71 | 0.56% |
A Class | $1,000 | $927.40 | $4.88 | 1.01% |
C Class | $1,000 | $923.90 | $8.49 | 1.76% |
R Class | $1,000 | $925.30 | $6.08 | 1.26% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $929.50 | $2.71 | 0.56% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $929.70 | $2.47 | 0.51% |
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,021.26 | $3.85 | 0.76% |
I Class | $1,000 | $1,021.76 | $3.35 | 0.66% |
Y Class | $1,000 | $1,022.26 | $2.84 | 0.56% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,020.01 | $5.11 | 1.01% |
C Class | $1,000 | $1,016.24 | $8.90 | 1.76% |
R Class | $1,000 | $1,018.75 | $6.38 | 1.26% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $1,022.26 | $2.84 | 0.56% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $1,022.51 | $2.59 | 0.51% |
(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, 2022 (UNAUDITED)
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CORPORATE BONDS — 37.4% | |
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Aerospace and Defense — 0.1% | | | |
TransDigm, Inc., 4.625%, 1/15/29 | | $ | 120,000 | | $ | 96,902 | |
Air Freight and Logistics — 0.1% | | | |
GXO Logistics, Inc., 2.65%, 7/15/31 | | 80,000 | | 56,750 | |
Airlines — 0.9% | | | |
American Airlines, Inc., 11.75%, 7/15/25(1) | | 280,000 | | 292,857 | |
American Airlines, Inc. / AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd., 5.50%, 4/20/26(1) | | 108,461 | | 102,044 | |
British Airways 2021-1 Class A Pass Through Trust, 2.90%, 9/15/36(1) | | 19,854 | | 16,191 | |
United Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2020-1, Class B, 4.875%, 7/15/27 | | 244,372 | | 228,561 | |
| | | 639,653 | |
Automobiles — 0.9% | | | |
Ford Motor Co., 6.10%, 8/19/32 | | 200,000 | | 176,660 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 4.95%, 5/28/27 | | 200,000 | | 178,986 | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 3.80%, 4/7/25 | | 290,000 | | 276,486 | |
| | | 632,132 | |
Banks — 5.1% | | | |
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 4.57%, 4/27/33 | | 295,000 | | 264,624 | |
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, 3.95%, 8/4/25 | | 260,000 | | 251,269 | |
Citigroup, Inc., VRN, 5.61%, 9/29/26 | | 310,000 | | 308,505 | |
Discover Bank, VRN, 4.68%, 8/9/28 | | 630,000 | | 604,302 | |
HSBC Holdings PLC, VRN, 5.40%, 8/11/33 | | 200,000 | | 178,104 | |
Huntington Bancshares, Inc., VRN, 4.44%, 8/4/28 | | 225,000 | | 212,795 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 1.58%, 4/22/27 | | 26,000 | | 22,475 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 2.07%, 6/1/29 | | 47,000 | | 38,157 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 2.52%, 4/22/31 | | 38,000 | | 30,088 | |
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., VRN, 5.06%, 9/12/25(2) | | 155,000 | | 153,432 | |
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., VRN, 5.35%, 9/13/28 | | 425,000 | | 414,790 | |
NatWest Group PLC, VRN, 5.52%, 9/30/28 | | 295,000 | | 280,354 | |
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., VRN, 4.63%, 6/6/33 | | 128,000 | | 114,353 | |
Societe Generale SA, VRN, 3.65%, 7/8/35(1) | | 200,000 | | 151,668 | |
Synchrony Bank, 5.40%, 8/22/25 | | 380,000 | | 370,835 | |
Toronto-Dominion Bank, 2.00%, 9/10/31 | | 144,000 | | 107,639 | |
Toronto-Dominion Bank, 2.45%, 1/12/32 | | 95,000 | | 73,295 | |
UniCredit SpA, VRN, 5.86%, 6/19/32(1) | | 200,000 | | 164,965 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., VRN, 4.54%, 8/15/26 | | 47,000 | | 45,495 | |
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Building Products — 0.5% | | | |
Builders FirstSource, Inc., 5.00%, 3/1/30(1) | | 354,000 | | 301,426 | |
Standard Industries, Inc., 4.375%, 7/15/30(1) | | 120,000 | | 92,089 | |
| | | 393,515 | |
Capital Markets — 4.3% | | | |
Deutsche Bank AG, VRN, 4.30%, 5/24/28 | | 400,000 | | 356,813 | |
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FS KKR Capital Corp., 4.25%, 2/14/25(1) | | $ | 466,000 | | $ | 432,719 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., VRN, 4.39%, 6/15/27 | | 217,000 | | 206,868 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., VRN, 1.95%, 10/21/27 | | 206,000 | | 176,424 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., VRN, 2.64%, 2/24/28 | | 205,000 | | 178,097 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., VRN, 3.81%, 4/23/29 | | 23,000 | | 20,424 | |
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 2.63%, 2/18/26 | | 156,000 | | 145,471 | |
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 2.70%, 1/22/31 | | 560,000 | | 454,593 | |
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 2.51%, 10/20/32 | | 275,000 | | 210,457 | |
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 2.48%, 9/16/36 | | 56,000 | | 40,210 | |
Owl Rock Capital Corp., 3.40%, 7/15/26 | | 379,000 | | 325,621 | |
State Street Corp., VRN, 4.16%, 8/4/33 | | 223,000 | | 201,539 | |
UBS Group AG, VRN, 2.75%, 2/11/33(1) | | 535,000 | | 398,181 | |
| | | 3,147,417 | |
Chemicals — 0.9% | | | |
Braskem Idesa SAPI, 6.99%, 2/20/32(1) | | 200,000 | | 134,000 | |
Celanese US Holdings LLC, 5.90%, 7/5/24 | | 310,000 | | 305,944 | |
Tronox, Inc., 4.625%, 3/15/29(1) | | 260,000 | | 192,947 | |
| | | 632,891 | |
Consumer Finance — 0.7% | | | |
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 3.00%, 10/29/28 | | 152,000 | | 122,034 | |
Capital One Financial Corp., VRN, 4.99%, 7/24/26 | | 54,000 | | 52,822 | |
Navient Corp., 5.50%, 1/25/23 | | 169,000 | | 168,269 | |
Navient Corp., 6.125%, 3/25/24 | | 215,000 | | 209,659 | |
| | | 552,784 | |
Containers and Packaging — 0.6% | | | |
Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc., 5.375%, 1/15/25(1) | | 290,000 | | 267,838 | |
Sealed Air Corp., 5.00%, 4/15/29(1) | | 230,000 | | 205,582 | |
| | | 473,420 | |
Diversified Financial Services — 0.4% | | | |
Block Financial LLC, 3.875%, 8/15/30 | | 174,000 | | 148,834 | |
Corebridge Financial, Inc., 3.85%, 4/5/29(1) | | 18,000 | | 15,886 | |
Corebridge Financial, Inc., VRN, 6.875%, 12/15/52(1) | | 110,000 | | 100,910 | |
| | | 265,630 | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 1.6% | | | |
AT&T, Inc., 4.50%, 5/15/35 | | 135,000 | | 117,197 | |
Cogent Communications Group, Inc., 7.00%, 6/15/27(1) | | 365,000 | | 343,721 | |
Level 3 Financing, Inc., 3.40%, 3/1/27(1) | | 415,000 | | 348,382 | |
Telecom Italia SpA, 5.30%, 5/30/24(1) | | 410,000 | | 387,796 | |
| | | 1,197,096 | |
Electric Utilities — 0.8% | | | |
American Electric Power Co., Inc., VRN, 3.875%, 2/15/62 | | 300,000 | | 235,476 | |
FEL Energy VI Sarl, 5.75%, 12/1/40(1) | | 470,944 | | 323,312 | |
| | | 558,788 | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components — 0.2% | |
Sensata Technologies BV, 5.875%, 9/1/30(1) | | 195,000 | | 182,871 | |
Entertainment — 0.5% | | | |
Netflix, Inc., 5.875%, 11/15/28 | | 165,000 | | 161,416 | |
Warnermedia Holdings, Inc., 3.76%, 3/15/27(1) | | 119,000 | | 106,618 | |
Warnermedia Holdings, Inc., 5.14%, 3/15/52(1) | | 112,000 | | 81,618 | |
| | | 349,652 | |
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Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 2.5% | | |
Duke Realty LP, 3.25%, 6/30/26 | | $ | 180,000 | | $ | 166,281 | |
EPR Properties, 4.75%, 12/15/26 | | 110,000 | | 97,788 | |
EPR Properties, 4.95%, 4/15/28 | | 103,000 | | 88,815 | |
iStar, Inc., 4.75%, 10/1/24 | | 41,000 | | 40,496 | |
National Retail Properties, Inc., 4.30%, 10/15/28 | | 475,000 | | 438,162 | |
Prologis LP, 3.25%, 6/30/26(7) | | 180,000 | | 172,212 | |
SBA Tower Trust, 3.45%, 3/15/48(1) | | 284,000 | | 281,441 | |
VICI Properties LP, 4.375%, 5/15/25 | | 230,000 | | 219,271 | |
VICI Properties LP / VICI Note Co., Inc., 4.125%, 8/15/30(1) | | 450,000 | | 376,756 | |
| | | 1,881,222 | |
Food and Staples Retailing — 0.5% | | | |
United Natural Foods, Inc., 6.75%, 10/15/28(1)(2) | | 425,000 | | 389,587 | |
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 0.2% | | | |
Medline Borrower LP, 3.875%, 4/1/29(1) | | 170,000 | | 136,569 | |
Health Care Providers and Services — 0.7% | | | |
Centene Corp., 3.375%, 2/15/30 | | 230,000 | | 188,525 | |
Owens & Minor, Inc., 6.625%, 4/1/30(1) | | 180,000 | | 158,850 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.125%, 10/1/28(1) | | 175,000 | | 153,598 | |
| | | 500,973 | |
Health Care Technology — 0.2% | | | |
Change Healthcare Holdings LLC / Change Healthcare Finance, Inc., 5.75%, 3/1/25(1) | | 171,000 | | 170,215 | |
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 1.7% | | | |
Caesars Entertainment, Inc., 4.625%, 10/15/29(1)(2) | | 84,000 | | 64,389 | |
Carnival Corp., 5.75%, 3/1/27(1) | | 110,000 | | 77,305 | |
CDI Escrow Issuer, Inc., 5.75%, 4/1/30(1) | | 230,000 | | 201,229 | |
Penn Entertainment, Inc., 4.125%, 7/1/29(1)(2) | | 273,000 | | 209,326 | |
Scientific Games International, Inc., 7.25%, 11/15/29(1)(2) | | 284,000 | | 264,688 | |
Station Casinos LLC, 4.625%, 12/1/31(1)(2) | | 300,000 | | 227,028 | |
Wynn Las Vegas LLC / Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp., 5.25%, 5/15/27(1) | | 215,000 | | 189,712 | |
| | | 1,233,677 | |
Household Durables — 0.1% | | | |
Safehold Operating Partnership LP, 2.85%, 1/15/32 | | 88,000 | | 65,670 | |
Insurance — 0.3% | | | |
Sammons Financial Group, Inc., 4.75%, 4/8/32(1) | | 31,000 | | 25,343 | |
SBL Holdings, Inc., VRN, 6.50%(1)(3) | | 247,000 | | 186,485 | |
| | | 211,828 | |
IT Services — 0.7% | | | |
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., 5.10%, 7/15/32(2) | | 166,000 | | 156,212 | |
NortonLifeLock, Inc., 7.125%, 9/30/30(1) | | 385,000 | | 373,217 | |
| | | 529,429 | |
Media — 1.8% | | | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 6.375%, 9/1/29(1)(2) | | 195,000 | | 179,388 | |
DISH DBS Corp., 5.25%, 12/1/26(1) | | 220,000 | | 180,647 | |
iHeartCommunications, Inc., 8.375%, 5/1/27(2) | | 145,000 | | 122,253 | |
Paramount Global, VRN, 6.25%, 2/28/57 | | 270,000 | | 232,882 | |
Paramount Global, VRN, 6.375%, 3/30/62 | | 245,000 | | 212,078 | |
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| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Sinclair Television Group, Inc., 4.125%, 12/1/30(1) | | $ | 385,000 | | $ | 290,328 | |
VTR Finance NV, 6.375%, 7/15/28(1) | | 200,000 | | 112,500 | |
| | | 1,330,076 | |
Metals and Mining — 1.1% | | | |
Alcoa Nederland Holding BV, 4.125%, 3/31/29(1)(2) | | 250,000 | | 210,175 | |
ATI, Inc., 4.875%, 10/1/29 | | 180,000 | | 149,911 | |
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc., 4.625%, 3/1/29(1)(2) | | 328,000 | | 276,212 | |
GUSAP III LP, 4.25%, 1/21/30(1) | | 200,000 | | 175,763 | |
| | | 812,061 | |
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 0.6% | | |
Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP / Ladder Capital Finance Corp., 5.25%, 10/1/25(1) | | 271,000 | | 249,675 | |
Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP / Ladder Capital Finance Corp., 4.75%, 6/15/29(1) | | 237,000 | | 177,821 | |
| | | 427,496 | |
Multi-Utilities — 0.3% | | | |
Sempra Energy, VRN, 4.125%, 4/1/52 | | 300,000 | | 236,468 | |
Multiline Retail — 0.1% | | | |
Macy's Retail Holdings LLC, 5.875%, 3/15/30(1)(2) | | 60,000 | | 47,578 | |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 5.2% | | | |
Antero Resources Corp., 7.625%, 2/1/29(1) | | 82,000 | | 82,027 | |
Antero Resources Corp., 5.375%, 3/1/30(1)(2) | | 330,000 | | 297,427 | |
Blue Racer Midstream LLC / Blue Racer Finance Corp., 7.625%, 12/15/25(1) | | 250,000 | | 240,380 | |
Callon Petroleum Co., 7.50%, 6/15/30(1) | | 100,000 | | 87,745 | |
Comstock Resources, Inc., 5.875%, 1/15/30(1)(2) | | 260,000 | | 227,067 | |
CrownRock LP / CrownRock Finance, Inc., 5.00%, 5/1/29(1) | | 200,000 | | 176,970 | |
Ecopetrol SA, 5.875%, 9/18/23 | | 185,000 | | 183,847 | |
EQM Midstream Partners LP, 7.50%, 6/1/27(1) | | 240,000 | | 229,145 | |
Geopark Ltd., 5.50%, 1/17/27(1) | | 600,000 | | 469,264 | |
Holly Energy Partners LP / Holly Energy Finance Corp., 6.375%, 4/15/27(1) | | 145,000 | | 138,683 | |
MEG Energy Corp., 5.875%, 2/1/29(1) | | 375,000 | | 337,131 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 6.375%, 9/1/28 | | 350,000 | | 349,366 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 6.125%, 1/1/31(2) | | 250,000 | | 246,857 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 3.50%, 1/30/23 | | 200,000 | | 197,615 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 5.95%, 1/28/31(2) | | 300,000 | | 203,105 | |
Southwestern Energy Co., 5.375%, 3/15/30 | | 400,000 | | 361,282 | |
| | | 3,827,911 | |
Road and Rail — 0.1% | | | |
Ashtead Capital, Inc., 5.50%, 8/11/32(1) | | 60,000 | | 55,784 | |
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 0.3% | | |
Broadcom, Inc., 4.00%, 4/15/29(1) | | 155,000 | | 136,750 | |
Qorvo, Inc., 4.375%, 10/15/29 | | 92,000 | | 78,938 | |
| | | 215,688 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 0.9% | | |
Apple, Inc., 3.25%, 8/8/29 | | 185,000 | | 169,059 | |
Condor Merger Sub, Inc., 7.375%, 2/15/30(1) | | 350,000 | | 286,815 | |
Dell International LLC / EMC Corp., 6.02%, 6/15/26 | | 180,000 | | 180,907 | |
| | | 636,781 | |
Thrifts and Mortgage Finance — 0.2% | | | |
Nationwide Building Society, 4.85%, 7/27/27(1) | | 200,000 | | 190,162 | |
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| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Trading Companies and Distributors — 0.6% | | | |
Air Lease Corp., 2.75%, 1/15/23 | | $ | 445,000 | | $ | 442,514 | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 1.7% | | | |
Kenbourne Invest SA, 6.875%, 11/26/24(1) | | 135,000 | | 127,342 | |
Kenbourne Invest SA, 4.70%, 1/22/28(1) | | 300,000 | | 228,613 | |
Sprint Corp., 7.125%, 6/15/24 | | 190,000 | | 193,156 | |
Sprint Corp., 7.625%, 2/15/25 | | 545,000 | | 559,599 | |
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 5.65%, 1/15/53 | | 120,000 | | 113,644 | |
| | | 1,222,354 | |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $30,668,324) |
| | 27,530,689 | |
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES — 18.7% |
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U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.125%, 8/15/25 | | 300,000 | | 290,824 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.625%, 8/15/29 | | 50,000 | | 43,131 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.50%, 2/15/25(4) | | 6,750,000 | | 6,328,652 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.625%, 4/15/25 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,802,539 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.50%, 9/30/24 | | 800,000 | | 758,547 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.875%, 5/15/32 | | 500,000 | | 462,383 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.875%, 6/15/25 | | 600,000 | | 578,742 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.00%, 7/15/25 | | 500,000 | | 483,340 | |
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES (Cost $14,326,215) |
| | 13,748,158 | |
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES — 9.9% |
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Aaset Trust, Series 2021-2A, Class B, 3.54%, 1/15/47(1) | | 239,034 | | 180,635 | |
Applebee's Funding LLC / IHOP Funding LLC, Series 2019-1A, Class A2I SEQ, 4.19%, 6/5/49(1) | | 346,500 | | 329,392 | |
Blackbird Capital Aircraft, Series 2021-1A, Class B, 3.45%, 7/15/46(1) | | 234,646 | | 176,771 | |
Capital Automotive LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class A2 SEQ, 4.18%, 4/15/47(1) | | 125,631 | | 122,198 | |
CARS-DB4 LP, Series 2020-1A, Class B1, 4.17%, 2/15/50(1) | | 200,000 | | 185,475 | |
CARS-DB4 LP, Series 2020-1A, Class B2, 4.52%, 2/15/50(1) | | 100,000 | | 88,401 | |
Castlelake Aircraft Structured Trust, Series 2021-1A, Class A SEQ, 3.47%, 1/15/46(1) | | 224,736 | | 197,266 | |
Clsec Holdings 22t LLC, Series 2021-1, Class C, 6.17%, 5/11/37(1) | | 319,645 | | 261,208 | |
Cologix Canadian Issuer LP, Series 2022-1CAN, Class A2 SEQ, 4.94%, 1/25/52(1) | CAD | 250,000 | | 167,229 | |
Cologix Canadian Issuer LP, Series 2022-1CAN, Class C, 7.74%, 1/25/52(1) | CAD | 200,000 | | 134,884 | |
Diamond Issuer, Series 2021-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.31%, 11/20/51(1) | | $ | 362,000 | | 306,558 | |
Diamond Issuer, Series 2021-1A, Class C, 3.79%, 11/20/51(1) | | 325,000 | | 265,179 | |
Domino's Pizza Master Issuer LLC, Series 2015-1A, Class A2II SEQ, 4.47%, 10/25/45(1) | | 94,250 | | 90,250 | |
Domino's Pizza Master Issuer LLC, Series 2018-1A, Class A2I SEQ, 4.12%, 7/25/48(1) | | 301,263 | | 284,606 | |
Domino's Pizza Master Issuer LLC, Series 2018-1A, Class A2II SEQ, 4.33%, 7/25/48(1) | | 116,463 | | 107,648 | |
Edgeconnex Data Centers Issuer LLC, Series 2022-1, Class A2 SEQ, 4.25%, 3/25/52(1) | | 174,271 | | 157,489 | |
Falcon Aerospace Ltd., Series 2019-1, Class A SEQ, 3.60%, 9/15/39(1) | | 299,763 | | 238,761 | |
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| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
FirstKey Homes Trust, Series 2021-SFR1, Class F1, 3.24%, 8/17/38(1) | | $ | 100,000 | | $ | 84,058 | |
Flexential Issuer, Series 2021-1A, Class A2 SEQ, 3.25%, 11/27/51(1) | | 300,000 | | 261,578 | |
GAIA Aviation Ltd., Series 2019-1, Class A, 3.97%, 12/15/44(1) | | 150,059 | | 121,853 | |
Lunar Structured Aircraft Portfolio Notes, Series 2021-1, Class B, 3.43%, 10/15/46(1) | | 245,782 | | 197,848 | |
MACH 1 Cayman Ltd., Series 2019-1, Class A SEQ, 3.47%, 10/15/39(1) | | 189,854 | | 167,180 | |
MAPS Trust, Series 2021-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.52%, 6/15/46(1) | | 451,900 | | 371,537 | |
NP SPE II LLC, Series 2019-1A, Class A1 SEQ, 2.57%, 9/20/49(1) | | 259,357 | | 244,141 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2021-SFR1, Class F, 2.76%, 4/17/38(1) | | 300,000 | | 254,805 | |
Sabey Data Center Issuer LLC, Series 2020-1, Class A2 SEQ, 3.81%, 4/20/45(1) | | 350,000 | | 332,420 | |
Sabey Data Center Issuer LLC, Series 2021-1, Class A2 SEQ, 1.88%, 6/20/46(1) | | 195,000 | | 165,553 | |
Sapphire Aviation Finance II Ltd., Series 2020-1A, Class A SEQ, 3.23%, 3/15/40(1) | | 190,728 | | 158,301 | |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2019-3A, Class B, 2.75%, 8/20/36(1) | | 48,237 | | 45,375 | |
Slam Ltd., Series 2021-1A, Class B, 3.42%, 6/15/46(1) | | 230,475 | | 183,402 | |
Stack Infrastructure Issuer LLC, Series 2019-1A, Class A2 SEQ, 4.54%, 2/25/44(1) | | 357,706 | | 353,407 | |
START II Ltd., Series 2019-1, Class A SEQ, 4.09%, 3/15/44(1) | | 124,681 | | 110,650 | |
Start Ltd., Series 2018-1, Class A SEQ, 4.09%, 5/15/43(1) | | 315,312 | | 252,084 | |
Trinity Rail Leasing LP, Series 2009-1A, Class A SEQ, 6.66%, 11/16/39(1) | | 126,056 | | 122,738 | |
Vantage Data Centers Issuer LLC, Series 2018-2A, Class A2 SEQ, 4.20%, 11/15/43(1) | | 221,183 | | 217,707 | |
Vantage Data Centers Issuer LLC, Series 2020-1A, Class A2 SEQ, 1.65%, 9/15/45(1) | | 192,000 | | 168,930 | |
VB-S1 Issuer LLC, Series 2022-1A, Class D, 4.29%, 2/15/52(1) | | 250,000 | | 219,466 | |
TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $8,294,635) |
| | 7,326,983 | |
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS — 9.7% |
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Private Sponsor Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 7.6% | |
Agate Bay Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2016-1, Class A3, VRN, 3.50%, 12/25/45(1) | | 10,220 | | 9,449 | |
Angel Oak Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-4, Class A3 SEQ, VRN, 3.30%, 7/26/49(1) | | 3,564 | | 3,541 | |
Angel Oak Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-2, Class A2, VRN, 3.86%, 1/26/65(1) | | 129,229 | | 121,038 | |
Angel Oak Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-3, Class M1, VRN, 2.48%, 5/25/66(1) | | 400,000 | | 294,773 | |
Arroyo Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-1, Class M1, VRN, 4.10%, 1/25/49(1) | | 300,000 | | 262,938 | |
Arroyo Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-3, Class M1, VRN, 4.20%, 10/25/48(1) | | 250,000 | | 210,168 | |
Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-1, Class A1, VRN, 2.40%, (1-year H15T1Y plus 2.25%), 2/25/36 | | 10,469 | | 10,180 | |
Bellemeade Re Ltd., Series 2017-1, Class B1 SEQ, VRN, 7.83%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.75%), 10/25/27(1) | | 250,000 | | 250,236 | |
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| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Bellemeade Re Ltd., Series 2017-1, Class M2, VRN, 6.43%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.35%), 10/25/27(1) | | $ | 31,906 | | $ | 31,914 | |
Bellemeade Re Ltd., Series 2018-1A, Class M2, VRN, 5.98%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.90%), 4/25/28(1) | | 143,158 | | 142,712 | |
Bellemeade Re Ltd., Series 2018-3A, Class M1B, VRN, 4.93%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.85%), 10/25/28(1) | | 176,805 | | 176,482 | |
Bellemeade Re Ltd., Series 2019-3A, Class M1C, VRN, 5.03%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.95%), 7/25/29(1) | | 200,000 | | 197,729 | |
Bellemeade Re Ltd., Series 2020-4A, Class M2B, VRN, 6.68%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.60%), 6/25/30(1) | | 260,833 | | 260,480 | |
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2004-UST1, Class A5, VRN, 2.93%, 8/25/34 | | 25,790 | | 25,111 | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-NQM8, Class M1, VRN, 3.26%, 10/25/66(1) | | 300,000 | | 210,559 | |
Ellington Financial Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-1, Class B1, VRN, 5.14%, 5/25/65(1) | | 250,000 | | 245,004 | |
Farm Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-1, Class B, VRN, 3.24%, 7/25/51(1) | | 314,437 | | 226,784 | |
Flagstar Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-1INV, Class B4, VRN, 4.22%, 3/25/50(1) | | 238,370 | | 189,467 | |
Home RE Ltd., Series 2020-1, Class B1, VRN, 10.08%, (1-month LIBOR plus 7.00%), 10/25/30(1) | | 225,000 | | 226,837 | |
Home RE Ltd., Series 2022-1, Class M1A, VRN, 5.13%, (30-day average SOFR plus 2.85%), 10/25/34(1) | | 75,000 | | 73,263 | |
Homeward Opportunities Fund I Trust, Series 2020-2, Class B3, VRN, 5.49%, 5/25/65(1) | | 250,000 | | 239,385 | |
J.P. Morgan Wealth Management, Series 2021-CL1, Class M5, VRN, 5.93%, (30-day average SOFR plus 3.65%), 3/25/51(1) | | 104,897 | | 98,364 | |
JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-INV1, Class B4, VRN, 4.97%, 10/25/49(1) | | 281,550 | | 239,500 | |
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Series 2005-3, Class 2A, VRN, 2.99%, 11/25/35 | | 14,871 | | 14,182 | |
Radnor RE Ltd., Series 2019-1, Class M1B, VRN, 5.03%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.95%), 2/25/29(1) | | 258,604 | | 255,626 | |
Traingle Re Ltd., Series 2020-1, Class M2, VRN, 8.68%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.60%), 10/25/30(1) | | 123,988 | | 124,338 | |
Traingle Re Ltd., Series 2021-1, Class M1C, VRN, 6.48%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.40%), 8/25/33(1) | | 126,600 | | 126,589 | |
Traingle Re Ltd., Series 2021-1, Class M2, VRN, 6.98%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.90%), 8/25/33(1) | | 150,000 | | 149,457 | |
Triangle Re Ltd., Series 2021-3, Class M1A, VRN, 4.18%, (30-day average SOFR plus 1.90%), 2/25/34(1) | | 238,942 | | 237,208 | |
Triangle Re Ltd., Series 2021-2, Class M1A, VRN, 5.13%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.05%), 10/25/33(1) | | 398,041 | | 397,213 | |
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2021-R1, Class M1 SEQ, 2.34%, 10/25/63(1) | | 100,000 | | 86,547 | |
Verus Securitization Trust, Series 2021-R3, Class M1 SEQ, VRN, 2.41%, 4/25/64(1) | | 315,000 | | 270,189 | |
Vista Point Securitization Trust, Series 2020-1, Class B1, VRN, 5.375%, 3/25/65(1) | | 200,000 | | 190,577 | |
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-7, Class 3A1 SEQ, 6.00%, 6/25/36 | | 1,563 | | 1,583 | |
| | | 5,599,423 | |
U.S. Government Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 2.1% | |
FHLMC, Series 2017-HRP1, Class M2, VRN, 5.53%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.45%), 12/25/42 | | 114,539 | | 113,555 | |
FHLMC, Series 2020-HQA4, Class M2, VRN, 6.23%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.15%), 9/25/50(1) | | 233,583 | | 233,890 | |
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| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
FHLMC, Series 2022-DNA3, Class M1A, VRN, 4.28%, (30-day average SOFR plus 2.00%), 4/25/42(1) | | $ | 177,129 | | $ | 175,450 | |
FHLMC, Series 2022-DNA5, Class M1A, VRN, 5.23%, (30-day average SOFR plus 2.95%), 6/25/42(1) | | 233,866 | | 234,119 | |
FHLMC, Series 2022-DNA6, Class M1A, VRN, 4.44%, (30-day average SOFR plus 2.15%), 9/25/42(1) | | 175,000 | | 174,029 | |
FNMA, Series 2015-C02, Class 1M2, VRN, 7.08%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.00%), 5/25/25 | | 71,496 | | 72,631 | |
FNMA, Series 2016-55, Class PI, IO, 4.00%, 8/25/46 | | 365,587 | | 70,153 | |
FNMA, Series 2017-7, Class AI, IO, 6.00%, 2/25/47 | | 305,344 | | 58,669 | |
FNMA, Series 2018-C01, Class 1ED2, VRN, 3.93%, (1-month LIBOR plus 0.85%), 7/25/30 | | 87,326 | | 86,890 | |
FNMA, Series 2019-R06, Class 2M2, VRN, 5.18%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.10%), 9/25/39(1) | | 130,433 | | 130,264 | |
FNMA, Series 2022-R06, Class 1M1, VRN, 5.03%, (30-day average SOFR plus 2.75%), 5/25/42(1) | | 136,807 | | 136,760 | |
FNMA, Series 413, Class C27, IO, 4.00%, 7/25/42 | | 260,971 | | 39,337 | |
| | | 1,525,747 | |
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS (Cost $7,631,375) |
| | 7,125,170 | |
COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS — 7.4% |
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Ares XL CLO Ltd., Series 2016-40A, Class CRR, VRN, 5.31%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.80%), 1/15/29(1) | | 250,000 | | 225,293 | |
BDS Ltd., Series 2020-FL6, Class E, VRN, 5.65%, (30-day average SOFR plus 3.36%), 9/15/35(1) | | 146,000 | | 139,270 | |
BDS Ltd., Series 2021-FL8, Class A, VRN, 3.91%, (1-month LIBOR plus 0.92%), 1/18/36(1) | | 148,246 | | 144,723 | |
BXMT Ltd., Series 2021-FL4, Class A, VRN, 3.87%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.05%), 5/15/38(1) | | 265,000 | | 260,201 | |
Cerberus Loan Funding XXVIII LP, Series 2020-1A, Class A, VRN, 4.36%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.85%), 10/15/31(1) | | 250,000 | | 248,268 | |
CIFC Funding Ltd., Series 2017-3A, Class C, VRN, 6.36%, (3-month LIBOR plus 3.65%), 7/20/30(1) | | 250,000 | | 227,791 | |
GPMT Ltd., Series 2019-FL2, Class B, VRN, 4.91%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.90%), 2/22/36(1) | | 303,033 | | 300,759 | |
Greystone CRE Notes Ltd., Series 2019-FL2, Class D, VRN, 5.22%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.40%), 9/15/37(1) | | 132,500 | | 128,717 | |
KKR Static CLO I Ltd., Series 2022-1A, Class B, VRN, 5.08%, (3-month SOFR plus 2.60%), 7/20/31(1) | | 250,000 | | 239,101 | |
Madison Park Funding XIX Ltd., Series 2015-19A, Class DR, VRN, 7.11%, (3-month LIBOR plus 4.35%), 1/22/28(1) | | 275,000 | | 239,955 | |
Marathon CLO V Ltd., Series 2013-5A, Class A1R, VRN, 3.85%, (3-month LIBOR plus 0.87%), 11/21/27(1) | | 234,163 | | 233,648 | |
MF1 Ltd., Series 2020-FL4, Class D, VRN, 7.06%, (1-month SOFR plus 4.21%), 11/15/35(1) | | 356,000 | | 354,259 | |
Neuberger Berman CLO XVIII Ltd., Series 2014-18A, Class BR2, VRN, 4.88%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.15%), 10/21/30(1) | | 275,000 | | 253,903 | |
Octagon Investment Partners XV Ltd., Series 2013-1A, Class CRR, VRN, 4.74%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.00%), 7/19/30(1) | | 175,000 | | 162,548 | |
Palmer Square Loan Funding Ltd., Series 2022-5A, Class A2 VRN, 5.17%, (3-month SOFR plus 2.65%), 1/15/31(1) | | 250,000 | | 247,472 | |
PFP Ltd., Series 2021-7, Class A, VRN, 3.67%, (1-month LIBOR plus 0.85%), 4/14/38(1) | | 83,679 | | 81,460 | |
Ready Capital Mortgage Financing LLC, Series 2021-FL6, Class A, VRN, 4.03%, (1-month LIBOR plus 0.95%), 7/25/36(1) | | 129,920 | | 124,890 | |
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Ready Capital Mortgage Financing LLC, Series 2021-FL6, Class C, VRN, 4.98%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.90%), 7/25/36(1) | | $ | 250,000 | | $ | 234,564 | |
Rockford Tower CLO Ltd., Series 2020-1A, Class C, VRN, 5.06%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.35%), 1/20/32(1) | | 100,000 | | 93,386 | |
Shelter Growth Issuer Ltd., Series 2022-FL4, Class A, VRN, 5.32%, (1-month SOFR plus 2.30%), 6/17/37(1) | | 198,000 | | 195,851 | |
Silver Creek CLO Ltd., Series 2014-1A, Class CR, VRN, 5.01%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.30%), 7/20/30(1) | | 300,000 | | 285,965 | |
Symphony CLO XIV Ltd., Series 2014-14A, Class CR, VRN, 4.58%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.10%), 7/14/26(1) | | 275,000 | | 269,739 | |
TCI-Symphony CLO Ltd., Series 2016 -1A, Class CR2, VRN, 4.61%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.15%), 10/13/32(1) | | 350,000 | | 324,970 | |
TICP CLO I-2 Ltd., Series 2018-IA, Class C, VRN, 5.81%, (3-month LIBOR plus 3.04%), 4/26/28(1) | | 250,000 | | 239,484 | |
Vibrant CLO VII Ltd., Series 2017-7A, Class B, VRN, 5.11%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.40%), 9/15/30(1) | | 200,000 | | 187,968 | |
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS (Cost $5,648,629) |
| | 5,444,185 | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 6.5% |
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Fixed-Rate U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities — 6.5% | |
FHLMC, 3.50%, 5/1/50 | | 160,630 | | 146,089 | |
FHLMC, 2.50%, 10/1/50 | | 285,629 | | 241,594 | |
FHLMC, 3.50%, 5/1/51 | | 1,013,104 | | 922,913 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 3/1/50 | | 576,412 | | 542,466 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 3/1/51 | | 571,730 | | 537,806 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 3/1/51 | | 479,715 | | 450,437 | |
FNMA, 2.50%, 12/1/51 | | 284,465 | | 239,964 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 12/1/51 | | 766,611 | | 691,715 | |
FNMA, 2.50%, 3/1/52 | | 1,178,984 | | 996,801 | |
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $5,084,540) |
| | 4,769,785 | |
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 4.1% |
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BBCMS Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-BWAY, Class D, VRN, 4.98%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.16%), 11/15/34(1) | | 172,000 | | 154,925 | |
BBCMS Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-DELC, Class F, VRN, 6.44%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.63%), 8/15/36(1) | | 160,000 | | 150,007 | |
BBCMS Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-BWAY, Class E, VRN, 5.67%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.85%), 11/15/34(1) | | 183,000 | | 161,501 | |
BX Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-VIVA, Class D, VRN, 3.67%, 3/11/44(1) | | 350,000 | | 262,204 | |
BX Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-VOLT, Class E, VRN, 4.82%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.00%), 9/15/36(1) | | 400,000 | | 370,124 | |
BX Trust, Series 2021-ARIA, Class G, VRN, 5.96%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.14%), 10/15/36(1) | | 186,000 | | 166,400 | |
BXP Trust, Series 2017-CC, Class D, VRN, 3.67%, 8/13/37(1) | | 180,000 | | 149,066 | |
Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-SMRT, Class E, VRN, 4.90%, 1/10/36(1) | | 280,000 | | 266,420 | |
Great Wolf Trust, Series 2019-WOLF, Class C, VRN, 4.45%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.63%), 12/15/36(1) | | 163,000 | | 155,723 | |
J.P. Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2018-AON, Class A SEQ, 4.13%, 7/5/31(1) | | 175,000 | | 171,018 | |
Life Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-BMR, Class F, VRN, 5.17%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.35%), 3/15/38(1) | | 142,531 | | 131,139 | |
Med Trust, Series 2021-MDLN, Class F, VRN, 6.82%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.00%), 11/15/38(1) | | 219,300 | | 202,834 | |
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| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
MHP Trust, Series 2022-MHIL, Class D, VRN, 4.46%, (1-month SOFR plus 1.61%), 1/15/27(1) | | $ | 294,413 | | $ | 275,381 | |
Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, Series 2017-CLS, Class F, VRN, 5.42%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.60%), 11/15/34(1) | | 179,000 | | 175,610 | |
One Market Plaza Trust, Series 2017-1MKT, Class E, 4.14%, 2/10/32(1) | | 121,000 | | 111,510 | |
One New York Plaza Trust, Series 2020-1NYP, Class B, VRN, 4.32%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.50%), 1/15/36(1) | | 154,000 | | 145,674 | |
TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $3,282,388) |
| | 3,049,536 | |
PREFERRED STOCKS — 3.4% |
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Banks — 2.0% | | | |
Banco Mercantil del Norte SA, 8.375%(1) | | 200,000 | | 183,420 | |
Barclays PLC, 4.375% | | 200,000 | | 123,760 | |
BNP Paribas SA, 7.75%(1) | | 125,000 | | 115,663 | |
ING Groep NV, 3.875% | | 200,000 | | 130,970 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 4.60% | | 850,000 | | 742,560 | |
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., 3.40% | | 250,000 | | 187,194 | |
| | | 1,483,567 | |
Capital Markets — 0.4% | | | |
Bank of New York Mellon Corp., 3.75% | | 355,000 | | 275,125 | |
Insurance — 0.4% | | | |
Allianz SE, 3.20%(1) | | 455,000 | | 294,772 | |
Trading Companies and Distributors — 0.6% | | | |
Air Lease Corp., 4.125% | | 222,000 | | 152,895 | |
Aircastle Ltd., 5.25%(1) | | 425,000 | | 320,915 | |
| | | 473,810 | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost $3,165,954) |
| | 2,527,274 | |
BANK LOAN OBLIGATIONS(5) — 1.0% |
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Food and Staples Retailing — 0.1% | | | |
United Natural Foods, Inc., Term Loan B, 6.40%, (1-month SOFR plus 3.25%), 10/22/25 | | $ | 46,560 | | 45,964 | |
Media† | | | |
DirecTV Financing, LLC, Term Loan, 8.12%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.00%), 8/2/27 | | 32 | | 31 | |
Pharmaceuticals — 0.7% | | | |
Horizon Therapeutics USA Inc., 2021 Term Loan B2, 4.88%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.75%), 3/15/28 | | 165,900 | | 159,731 | |
Jazz Financing Lux S.a.r.l., USD Term Loan, 6.62%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.50%), 5/5/28 | | 346,996 | | 336,059 | |
| | | 495,790 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 0.2% | | |
McAfee, LLC, 2022 USD Term Loan B, 6.36%, (1-month SOFR plus 3.75%), 3/1/29 | | 210,000 | | 192,112 | |
TOTAL BANK LOAN OBLIGATIONS (Cost $769,375) |
| | 733,897 | |
SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES — 0.9% |
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Colombia — 0.1% | | | |
Colombia Government International Bond, 6.125%, 1/18/41 | | 100,000 | | 73,832 | |
Indonesia — 0.1% | | | |
Indonesia Government International Bond, 4.65%, 9/20/32 | | 80,000 | | 75,235 | |
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| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
South Africa — 0.7% | | | |
Republic of South Africa Government International Bond, 5.875%, 6/22/30 | | $ | 600,000 | | $ | 518,250 | |
TOTAL SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES (Cost $830,181) | | | 667,317 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 5.6% | | | |
Money Market Funds — 5.6% | | | |
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class | | 1,372,495 | | 1,372,495 | |
State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio(6) | | 2,739,390 | | 2,739,390 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $4,111,885) | | | 4,111,885 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 104.6% (Cost $83,813,501) | | | 77,034,879 | |
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (4.6)% | | | (3,417,902) | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | | $ | 73,616,977 | |
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FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS |
Currency Purchased | Currency Sold | Counterparty | Settlement Date | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
USD | 322,214 | | CAD | 420,191 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/22 | $ | 17,953 | |
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FUTURES CONTRACTS PURCHASED |
Reference Entity | Contracts | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)^ |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Notes | 23 | December 2022 | $ | 2,577,438 | | $ | (49,076) | |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Ultra Notes | 25 | December 2022 | 2,962,109 | | (145,589) | |
U.S. Treasury 2-Year Notes | 38 | December 2022 | 7,804,844 | | (101,874) | |
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Notes | 28 | December 2022 | 3,010,219 | | (66,766) | |
| | | $ | 16,354,610 | | $ | (363,305) | |
^Amount represents value and unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
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FUTURES CONTRACTS SOLD |
Reference Entity | Contracts | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)^ |
U.S. Treasury Long Bonds | 15 | December 2022 | $ | 1,896,094 | | $ | 133,609 | |
U.S. Treasury Ultra Bonds | 3 | December 2022 | 411,000 | | 31,841 | |
| | | $ | 2,307,094 | | $ | 165,450 | |
^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 38 | Buy | (5.00)% | 6/20/27 | $ | 1,485,000 | | $ | (1,082) | | $ | 33,475 | | $ | 32,393 | |
^The value for credit default swap agreements serves as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood of an expected liability or profit at the period end. Increasing values in absolute terms when compared to the notional amount of the credit default swap agreement represent a deterioration of the referenced entity's credit soundness and an increased likelihood or risk of a credit event occurring as defined in the agreement.
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
CAD | - | Canadian Dollar |
CDX | - | Credit Derivatives Indexes |
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 |
SEQ | - | Sequential Payer |
SOFR | - | Secured Overnight Financing 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 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 $36,709,104, which represented 49.9% 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 $2,642,604. 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)Perpetual maturity with no stated maturity date.
(4)Security, or a portion thereof, has been pledged at the custodian bank or with a broker for collateral requirements on forward foreign currency exchange contracts, futures contracts and/or swap agreements. At the period end, the aggregate value of securities pledged was $421,910.
(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)Investment of cash collateral from securities on loan. At the period end, the aggregate value of the collateral held by the fund was $2,739,390.
(7)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.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED) | |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (cost of $81,074,111) — including $2,642,604 of securities on loan | $ | 74,295,489 | |
Investment made with cash collateral received for securities on loan, at value (cost of $2,739,390) | 2,739,390 | |
Total investment securities, at value (cost of $83,813,501) | 77,034,879 | |
Cash | 1,742 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 381,217 | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | 8,307 | |
Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements | 2,320 | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 17,953 | |
Interest receivable | 582,991 | |
Securities lending receivable | 1,753 | |
| 78,031,162 | |
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Liabilities | |
Payable for collateral received for securities on loan | 2,739,390 | |
Payable for investments purchased | 1,531,045 | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 70,271 | |
Payable for variation margin on futures contracts | 19,844 | |
Accrued management fees | 44,111 | |
Distribution and service fees payable | 1,487 | |
Dividends payable | 8,037 | |
| 4,414,185 | |
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Net Assets | $ | 73,616,977 | |
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Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital paid in | $ | 84,920,178 | |
Distributable earnings | (11,303,201) | |
| $ | 73,616,977 | |
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| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share* |
Investor Class | $55,485,236 | 6,342,128 | $8.75 |
I Class | $7,380,746 | 844,042 | $8.74 |
Y Class | $5,562 | 636 | $8.75 |
A Class | $4,602,013 | 525,924 | $8.75 |
C Class | $317,883 | 36,351 | $8.74 |
R Class | $609,627 | 69,662 | $8.75 |
R5 Class | $504,311 | 57,655 | $8.75 |
R6 Class | $4,711,599 | 538,606 | $8.75 |
*Maximum offering price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for all share classes, except Class A, for which the maximum offering price per share was $9.16 (net asset value divided by 0.955). A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of Class A and Class C.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED) | |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Interest | $ | 1,584,012 | |
Securities lending, net | 9,906 | |
| 1,593,918 | |
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Expenses: | |
Management fees | 267,269 | |
Distribution and service fees: | |
A Class | 5,970 | |
C Class | 1,672 | |
R Class | 1,574 | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 2,555 | |
Other expenses | 4,074 | |
| 283,114 | |
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Net investment income (loss) | 1,310,804 | |
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Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investment transactions | (3,420,860) | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | 6,968 | |
Futures contract transactions | 195,539 | |
Swap agreement transactions | 214,952 | |
Foreign currency translation transactions | (155) | |
| (3,003,556) | |
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Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | (3,803,861) | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 25,493 | |
Futures contracts | (266,739) | |
Swap agreements | 231,620 | |
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (4) | |
| (3,813,491) | |
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Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (6,817,047) | |
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | (5,506,243) | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
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SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2022 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | September 30, 2022 | March 31, 2022 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 1,310,804 | | $ | 2,001,052 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | (3,003,556) | | (741,805) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (3,813,491) | | (3,714,796) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (5,506,243) | | (2,455,549) | |
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Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From earnings: | | |
Investor Class | (943,641) | | (2,664,801) | |
I Class | (120,837) | | (337,667) | |
Y Class | (101) | | (350) | |
A Class | (73,171) | | (223,483) | |
C Class | (3,844) | | (14,964) | |
R Class | (8,925) | | (15,606) | |
R5 Class | (9,026) | | (12,314) | |
R6 Class | (87,568) | | (279,174) | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (1,247,113) | | (3,548,359) | |
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Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5) | 8,122,129 | | 27,479,194 | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | 1,368,773 | | 21,475,286 | |
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Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 72,248,204 | | 50,772,918 | |
End of period | $ | 73,616,977 | | $ | 72,248,204 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (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 (NAV) per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. The value of investments of the fund is determined by American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor), as the valuation designee, pursuant to its valuation policies and procedures. The Board of Trustees oversees the valuation designee and reviews its valuation policies and procedures at least annually.
Fixed income securities are valued at the evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices as provided by investment dealers. Corporate bonds, U.S. Treasury and Government Agency securities, 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.
Hybrid securities are valued at the evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices as provided by investment dealers. Preferred stocks and convertible preferred stocks with perpetual maturities are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security specific information.
Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported NAV per share. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value. Exchange-traded futures contracts are valued at the settlement price as provided by the appropriate exchange. Swap agreements are valued at an evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or independent brokers. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the mean of the appropriate forward exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.
If the valuation designee determines that the market price for a portfolio security is not readily available or is believed by the valuation designee to be unreliable, such security is valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the valuation designee, in accordance with its policies and procedures. Circumstances that may cause the fund to determine that market quotations are not available or reliable include, but are not limited to: when there is a significant event subsequent to the market quotation; trading in a security has been halted during the trading day; or trading in a security is insufficient or did not take place due to a closure or holiday.
The valuation designee monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s NAV per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; regulatory news, governmental action and political unrest that could impact a specific investment or an investment sector; or armed conflicts, natural disasters and similar events that could affect investments in a specific country or region. The valuation designee also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that it deems appropriate. The valuation designee may apply a model-derived factor to the closing price of equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges. The factor is based on observable market data as provided by an independent pricing service.
Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Net realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is also used for federal income tax purposes.
Investment Income — Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes paydown gain (loss) and accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Inflation adjustments related to inflation-linked debt securities are reflected as interest income. Securities lending income is net of fees and rebates earned by the lending agent for its services.
Foreign Currency Translations — All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at prevailing exchange rates at period end. The fund may enter into spot foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income, spot foreign currency exchange contracts, and expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Net realized and unrealized foreign currency exchange gains or losses related to investment securities are a component of net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, respectively.
Repurchase Agreements — The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that ACIM has determined are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of Trustees. The fund requires that the collateral, represented by securities, received in a repurchase transaction be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the fund to obtain those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities transferred to ensure the value, including accrued interest, of the securities under each repurchase agreement is equal to or greater than amounts owed to the fund under each repurchase agreement.
Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with certain other funds in the American Century Investments family of funds, may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account. These balances are invested in one or more repurchase agreements that are collateralized by U.S. Treasury or Agency obligations.
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, 2022.
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Remaining Contractual Maturity of Agreements |
| Overnight and Continuous | <30 days | Between 30 & 90 days | >90 days | Total |
Securities Lending Transactions(1) |
Corporate Bonds | $ | 2,739,390 | | — | | — | | — | | $ | 2,739,390 | |
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions | $ | 2,739,390 | |
(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 annual management fee for each class is as follows:
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Investor Class | I Class | Y Class | A Class | C Class | R Class | R5 Class | R6 Class |
0.74% | 0.64% | 0.54% | 0.74% | 0.74% | 0.74% | 0.54% | 0.49% |
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, 2022 are detailed in the Statement of Operations.
Trustees’ Fees and Expenses — The Board of Trustees is responsible for overseeing the investment advisor’s management and operations of the fund. The trustees receive detailed information about the fund and its investment advisor regularly throughout the year, and meet at least quarterly with management of the investment advisor to review reports about fund operations. The fund’s officers do not receive compensation from the fund.
Interfund Transactions — The fund may enter into security transactions with other American Century Investments funds and other client accounts of the investment advisor, in accordance with the 1940 Act rules and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. The rules and procedures require, among other things, that these transactions be effected at the independent current market price of the security. There were no interfund transactions during the period.
4. Investment Transactions
Purchases of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended September 30, 2022 totaled $60,077,716, of which $25,935,782 represented U.S. Treasury and Government Agency obligations.
Sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended September 30, 2022 totaled $52,397,558, of which $20,948,193 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, 2022 | Year ended March 31, 2022 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class | | | | |
Sold | 1,496,167 | | $ | 13,785,060 | | 3,103,489 | | $ | 31,877,259 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 100,415 | | 914,847 | | 252,758 | | 2,584,139 | |
Redeemed | (927,874) | | (8,495,289) | | (1,192,920) | | (12,141,023) | |
| 668,708 | | 6,204,618 | | 2,163,327 | | 22,320,375 | |
I Class | | | | |
Sold | 235,094 | | 2,146,455 | | 991,822 | | 10,377,228 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 13,277 | | 120,837 | | 32,936 | | 335,965 | |
Redeemed | (135,996) | | (1,250,689) | | (1,032,303) | | (10,785,897) | |
| 112,375 | | 1,016,603 | | (7,545) | | (72,704) | |
Y Class | | | | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 11 | | 101 | | 35 | | 350 | |
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A Class | | | | |
Sold | 158,863 | | 1,458,623 | | 200,979 | | 2,030,909 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 6,257 | | 57,036 | | 20,785 | | 212,966 | |
Redeemed | (112,443) | | (1,023,084) | | (113,273) | | (1,145,138) | |
| 52,677 | | 492,575 | | 108,491 | | 1,098,737 | |
C Class | | | | |
Sold | 151 | | 1,400 | | 19,832 | | 207,118 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 422 | | 3,844 | | 1,464 | | 14,964 | |
Redeemed | (702) | | (6,556) | | (1,737) | | (17,738) | |
| (129) | | (1,312) | | 19,559 | | 204,344 | |
R Class | | | | |
Sold | 29,044 | | 267,435 | | 43,790 | | 436,288 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 961 | | 8,748 | | 1,515 | | 15,500 | |
Redeemed | (17,078) | | (153,292) | | (15,707) | | (162,567) | |
| 12,927 | | 122,891 | | 29,598 | | 289,221 | |
R5 Class | | | | |
Sold | 16,950 | | 160,958 | | 35,374 | | 363,569 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 991 | | 9,026 | | 1,215 | | 12,314 | |
Redeemed | (276) | | (2,583) | | (1,104) | | (11,060) | |
| 17,665 | | 167,401 | | 35,485 | | 364,823 | |
R6 Class | | | | |
Sold | 126,366 | | 1,179,225 | | 586,431 | | 6,067,561 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 9,590 | | 87,448 | | 27,244 | | 277,479 | |
Redeemed | (124,103) | | (1,147,421) | | (309,047) | | (3,070,992) | |
| 11,853 | | 119,252 | | 304,628 | | 3,274,048 | |
Net increase (decrease) | 876,087 | | $ | 8,122,129 | | 2,653,578 | | $ | 27,479,194 | |
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 | — | | $ | 27,530,689 | | — | |
U.S. Treasury Securities | — | | 13,748,158 | | — | |
Asset-Backed Securities | — | | 7,326,983 | | — | |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | — | | 7,125,170 | | — | |
Collateralized Loan Obligations | — | | 5,444,185 | | — | |
U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | — | | 4,769,785 | | — | |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | — | | 3,049,536 | | — | |
Preferred Stocks | — | | 2,527,274 | | — | |
Bank Loan Obligations | — | | 733,897 | | — | |
Sovereign Governments and Agencies | — | | 667,317 | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | $ | 4,111,885 | | — | | — | |
| $ | 4,111,885 | | $ | 72,922,994 | | — | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Futures Contracts | $ | 165,450 | | — | | — | |
Swap Agreements | — | | $ | 32,393 | | — | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — | | 17,953 | | — | |
| $ | 165,450 | | $ | 50,346 | | — | |
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Liabilities | | | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Futures Contracts | $ | 363,305 | | — | | — | |
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 $3,591,720.
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 $349,856.
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 $10,590,690 futures contracts purchased and $1,854,810 futures contracts sold.
Value of Derivative Instruments as of September 30, 2022
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| Asset Derivatives | Liability Derivatives |
Type of Risk Exposure | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value |
Credit Risk | Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements* | $ | 2,320 | | Payable for variation margin on swap agreements* | — | |
Foreign Currency Risk | Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 17,953 | | Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | — | |
Interest Rate Risk | Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts* | — | | Payable for variation margin on futures contracts* | $ | 19,844 | |
| | $ | 20,273 | | | $ | 19,844 | |
*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, 2022
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| Net Realized Gain (Loss) | Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
Type of Risk Exposure | Location on Statement of Operations | Value | Location on Statement of Operations | Value |
Credit Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions | $ | 214,952 | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | $ | 231,620 | |
Foreign Currency Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | 6,968 | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 25,493 | |
Interest Rate Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions | 195,539 | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts | (266,739) | |
| | $ | 417,459 | | | $ | (9,626) | |
8. Risk Factors
The value of the fund’s shares will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, based on the performance of the securities owned by the fund and other factors generally affecting the securities market. Market risks, including political, regulatory, economic and social developments, can affect the value of the fund’s investments. Natural disasters, public health emergencies, war, terrorism and other unforeseeable events may lead to increased market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.
The fund may invest in instruments that have variable or floating coupon rates based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). LIBOR is a benchmark interest rate intended to be representative of the rate at which certain major international banks lend to one another over short-terms. Financial institutions have started the process of phasing out LIBOR and the transition process to a replacement rate may lead to increased volatility or illiquidity in markets for instruments that rely on LIBOR. This could result in a change to the value of such instruments or a change in the cost of temporary borrowing for the fund.
There are certain risks involved in investing in foreign securities. These risks include those resulting from political events (such as civil unrest, national elections and imposition of exchange controls), social and economic events (such as labor strikes and rising inflation), and natural disasters. Securities of foreign issuers may be less liquid and more volatile. Investing in emerging markets or a significant portion of assets in one country or region may accentuate these risks.
The 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.
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 | $ | 83,891,954 | |
Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 57,398 | |
Gross tax depreciation of investments | (6,914,473) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | $ | (6,857,075) | |
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, 2022, the fund had late-year ordinary loss deferrals of $(4,543) and post-October capital loss deferrals of $(1,353,423), which represent certain qualified losses that the fund has elected to treat as having been incurred in the following fiscal year for federal income tax purposes.
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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 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(3) | $9.58 | 0.16 | (0.84) | (0.68) | (0.15) | — | (0.15) | $8.75 | (7.14)% | 0.76%(4) | 0.76%(4) | 3.49%(4) | 3.49%(4) | 72% | $55,485 | |
2022 | $10.39 | 0.33 | (0.59) | (0.26) | (0.34) | (0.21) | (0.55) | $9.58 | (2.65)% | 0.75% | 0.75% | 3.24% | 3.24% | 185% | $54,374 | |
2021 | $9.28 | 0.31 | 1.20 | 1.51 | (0.32) | (0.08) | (0.40) | $10.39 | 16.47% | 0.72% | 0.75% | 3.02% | 2.99% | 193% | $36,484 | |
2020 | $9.73 | 0.27 | (0.45) | (0.18) | (0.27) | — | (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) | — | (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) | — | (0.32) | $9.74 | 2.86% | 0.69% | 0.76% | 3.27% | 3.20% | 64% | $12,228 | |
I Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(3) | $9.58 | 0.17 | (0.85) | (0.68) | (0.16) | — | (0.16) | $8.74 | (7.10)% | 0.66%(4) | 0.66%(4) | 3.59%(4) | 3.59%(4) | 72% | $7,381 | |
2022 | $10.39 | 0.34 | (0.59) | (0.25) | (0.35) | (0.21) | (0.56) | $9.58 | (2.55)% | 0.65% | 0.65% | 3.34% | 3.34% | 185% | $7,009 | |
2021 | $9.28 | 0.32 | 1.20 | 1.52 | (0.33) | (0.08) | (0.41) | $10.39 | 16.59% | 0.62% | 0.65% | 3.12% | 3.09% | 193% | $7,679 | |
2020 | $9.73 | 0.28 | (0.45) | (0.17) | (0.28) | — | (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) | — | (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) | — | (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: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
Y Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(3) | $9.58 | 0.17 | (0.84) | (0.67) | (0.16) | — | (0.16) | $8.75 | (7.16)% | 0.56%(4) | 0.56%(4) | 3.69%(4) | 3.69%(4) | 72% | $6 | |
2022 | $10.39 | 0.35 | (0.59) | (0.24) | (0.36) | (0.21) | (0.57) | $9.58 | (2.36)% | 0.55% | 0.55% | 3.44% | 3.44% | 185% | $6 | |
2021 | $9.28 | 0.33 | 1.20 | 1.53 | (0.34) | (0.08) | (0.42) | $10.39 | 16.71% | 0.52% | 0.55% | 3.22% | 3.19% | 193% | $6 | |
2020 | $9.73 | 0.30 | (0.46) | (0.16) | (0.29) | — | (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) | — | (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) | — | (0.33) | $9.73 | 2.73% | 0.49%(4) | 0.56%(4) | 3.46%(4) | 3.39%(4) | 64%(6) | $5 | |
A Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(3) | $9.58 | 0.15 | (0.84) | (0.69) | (0.14) | — | (0.14) | $8.75 | (7.26)% | 1.01%(4) | 1.01%(4) | 3.24%(4) | 3.24%(4) | 72% | $4,602 | |
2022 | $10.39 | 0.31 | (0.59) | (0.28) | (0.32) | (0.21) | (0.53) | $9.58 | (2.89)% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 2.99% | 2.99% | 185% | $4,535 | |
2021 | $9.28 | 0.28 | 1.21 | 1.49 | (0.30) | (0.08) | (0.38) | $10.39 | 16.18% | 0.97% | 1.00% | 2.77% | 2.74% | 193% | $3,791 | |
2020 | $9.73 | 0.24 | (0.45) | (0.21) | (0.24) | — | (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) | — | (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) | — | (0.29) | $9.74 | 2.71% | 0.94% | 1.01% | 3.02% | 2.95% | 64% | $662 | |
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended March 31 (except as noted) |
Per-Share Data | | | | | | | | Ratios and Supplemental Data | | |
| | Income From Investment Operations: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
C Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(3) | $9.58 | 0.11 | (0.85) | (0.74) | (0.10) | — | (0.10) | $8.74 | (7.61)% | 1.76%(4) | 1.76%(4) | 2.49%(4) | 2.49%(4) | 72% | $318 | |
2022 | $10.39 | 0.23 | (0.59) | (0.36) | (0.24) | (0.21) | (0.45) | $9.58 | (3.62)% | 1.75% | 1.75% | 2.24% | 2.24% | 185% | $349 | |
2021 | $9.28 | 0.20 | 1.21 | 1.41 | (0.22) | (0.08) | (0.30) | $10.39 | 15.32% | 1.72% | 1.75% | 2.02% | 1.99% | 193% | $176 | |
2020 | $9.73 | 0.17 | (0.45) | (0.28) | (0.17) | — | (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) | — | (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) | — | (0.22) | $9.74 | 1.94% | 1.69% | 1.76% | 2.27% | 2.20% | 64% | $1,194 | |
R Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(3) | $9.59 | 0.14 | (0.85) | (0.71) | (0.13) | — | (0.13) | $8.75 | (7.47)% | 1.26%(4) | 1.26%(4) | 2.99%(4) | 2.99%(4) | 72% | $610 | |
2022 | $10.40 | 0.28 | (0.59) | (0.31) | (0.29) | (0.21) | (0.50) | $9.59 | (3.13)% | 1.25% | 1.25% | 2.74% | 2.74% | 185% | $544 | |
2021 | $9.28 | 0.26 | 1.21 | 1.47 | (0.27) | (0.08) | (0.35) | $10.40 | 15.88% | 1.22% | 1.25% | 2.52% | 2.49% | 193% | $282 | |
2020 | $9.73 | 0.22 | (0.45) | (0.23) | (0.22) | — | (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) | — | (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) | — | (0.27) | $9.74 | 2.45% | 1.19% | 1.26% | 2.77% | 2.70% | 64% | $825 | |
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2022(3) | $9.58 | 0.17 | (0.84) | (0.67) | (0.16) | — | (0.16) | $8.75 | (7.05)% | 0.56%(4) | 0.56%(4) | 3.69%(4) | 3.69%(4) | 72% | $504 | |
2022 | $10.39 | 0.34 | (0.57) | (0.23) | (0.37) | (0.21) | (0.58) | $9.58 | (2.46)% | 0.55% | 0.55% | 3.44% | 3.44% | 185% | $383 | |
2021 | $9.28 | 0.31 | 1.22 | 1.53 | (0.34) | (0.08) | (0.42) | $10.39 | 16.70% | 0.52% | 0.55% | 3.22% | 3.19% | 193% | $47 | |
2020 | $9.73 | 0.29 | (0.45) | (0.16) | (0.29) | — | (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) | — | (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) | — | (0.34) | $9.74 | 3.17% | 0.49% | 0.56% | 3.47% | 3.40% | 64% | $733 | |
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2022(3) | $9.58 | 0.17 | (0.84) | (0.67) | (0.16) | — | (0.16) | $8.75 | (7.03)% | 0.51%(4) | 0.51%(4) | 3.74%(4) | 3.74%(4) | 72% | $4,712 | |
2022 | $10.39 | 0.36 | (0.59) | (0.23) | (0.37) | (0.21) | (0.58) | $9.58 | (2.41)% | 0.50% | 0.50% | 3.49% | 3.49% | 185% | $5,047 | |
2021 | $9.28 | 0.33 | 1.21 | 1.54 | (0.35) | (0.08) | (0.43) | $10.39 | 16.76% | 0.47% | 0.50% | 3.27% | 3.24% | 193% | $2,308 | |
2020 | $9.73 | 0.28 | (0.44) | (0.16) | (0.29) | — | (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) | — | (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) | — | (0.34) | $9.74 | 3.22% | 0.44% | 0.51% | 3.52% | 3.45% | 64% | $789 | |
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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, 2022 (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 21, 2022, 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 of 1940 (the “Investment Company Act”), contracts for investment advisory services are required to be reviewed, evaluated, and approved by a majority of a fund’s Trustees, including a majority of the independent Trustees, 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 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.
In connection with its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board’s review and evaluation of the services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates included, but was not limited to, the following:
•the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, and other services provided and to be provided to the Fund including without limitation portfolio management and trading services, shareholder and intermediary service levels and quality, compliance and legal services, fund accounting and financial reporting, and fund share distribution;
•the wide range of other programs and services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates 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 similarly-managed 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, generally, and with respect to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic response, heightened areas of interest in the mutual fund industry and recent geopolitical issues;
•the Advisor’s business continuity plans, vendor management practices, and cyber security practices;
•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 principal investment strategies. Further, the Trustees recognize that the Advisor has an obligation to seek the best execution of fund trades. In providing these services, the Advisor utilizes teams of investment professionals (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 actions being taken to improve performance. The Fund’s performance was above its benchmark for the one-, three-, and five-year periods reviewed by the Board. The Board found the investment management services
provided by the Advisor to the Fund to be satisfactory and consistent with the management agreement.
Shareholder and Other Services. Under the management agreement, the Advisor, either directly or through affiliates or third parties, provides the Fund with a comprehensive package of transfer agency, shareholder, and other services. The Board, directly and through its various committees, regularly reviews reports and evaluations of such services at its regular meetings. These reports include, but are not limited to, information regarding the operational efficiency and accuracy of the shareholder and transfer agency services provided, staffing levels, shareholder satisfaction, technology support (including 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.
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 fee structure and through reinvestment in its business, infrastructure, investment capabilities and initiatives to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded services.
Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than securities transaction expenses, 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.
Collateral or “Fall-Out” Benefits Derived by the Advisor. The Board considered the possible existence of collateral benefits the Advisor may receive as a result of its relationship with the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor’s primary business is managing funds and it generally does not use fund or shareholder information to generate profits in other lines of business, and therefore does not derive any significant collateral benefits from them. The Board noted that the Advisor may receive proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex.
Existing Relationship. The Board also considered whether there was any reason for not continuing the existing arrangement with the Advisor. In this regard, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund’s operations and various risks, uncertainties, and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision not to continue such relationship. In particular, the Board recognized that most shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Advisor’s industry standing and reputation and in the expectation that the Advisor will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund.
Conclusion of the Trustees. As a result of this process, the Board, including all of the independent Trustees, taking into account all of the factors discussed above and the information provided by the Advisor and others in connection with its review and throughout the year, concluded that the terms of the management agreement are fair and reasonable and that the management fee charged to the Fund is reasonable in light of the services provided and that the management agreement between the Fund and the Advisor should be renewed for an additional one-year period.
Retirement Account Information
As required by law, distributions you receive from certain retirement accounts are subject to federal income tax withholding, unless you elect not to have withholding apply*. Tax will be withheld on the total amount withdrawn even though you may be receiving amounts that are not subject to withholding, such as nondeductible contributions. In such case, excess amounts of withholding could occur. You may adjust your withholding election so that a greater or lesser amount will be withheld.
If you don’t want us to withhold on this amount, you must notify us to not withhold the federal income tax. You may notify us in writing or in certain situations by telephone or through other electronic means. For systematic withdrawals, your withholding election will remain in effect until revoked or changed by filing a new election. You have the right to revoke your election at any time and change your withholding percentage for future distributions.
Remember, even if you elect not to have income tax withheld, you are liable for paying income tax on the taxable portion of your withdrawal. If you elect not to have income tax withheld or you don’t have enough income tax withheld, you may be responsible for payment of estimated tax. You may incur penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and estimated tax payments are not sufficient. You can reduce or defer the income tax on a distribution by directly or indirectly rolling such distribution over to another IRA or eligible plan. You should consult your tax advisor for additional information.
State tax will be withheld if, at the time of your distribution, your address is within one of the mandatory withholding states and you have federal income tax withheld (or as otherwise required by state law). State taxes will be withheld from your distribution in accordance with the respective state rules.
*Some 403(b), 457 and qualified retirement plan distributions may be subject to 20% mandatory withholding, as they are subject to special tax and withholding rules. Your plan administrator or plan sponsor is required to provide you with a special tax notice explaining those rules at the time you request a distribution. If applicable, federal and/or state taxes may be withheld from your distribution amount.
Proxy Voting Policies
Descriptions of the principles and policies that the fund's investment advisor uses in exercising the voting rights associated with the securities purchased and/or held by the fund are available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021 or visiting American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com/proxy. A description of the policies is also available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on americancentury.com/proxy. It is also available at sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. These portfolio holdings are available on the fund's website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021. The fund’s Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov.
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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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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 ending September 30, 2022. It provides a market overview (below), followed by a schedule of fund investments and other financial information. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.
Inflation, Rates, Recession Worries Weighed on Financial Markets
The reporting period began with financial markets digesting the effects of soaring inflation, heightened market volatility and slowing growth. For more than a year, the effects of massive fiscal and monetary support, escalating energy prices, supply chain breakdowns and labor market shortages had driven inflation to multidecade highs. The Russia-Ukraine war continued to nudge commodity prices even higher, exacerbating existing inflationary pressures and further damaging global supply chains.
The Federal Reserve (Fed), which began tightening in March with a 25-basis-points (bps) hike, increased rates an additional 275 bps during the six-month period. Inflation was slow to respond, climbing to a 40-year-high 9.1% in June before slipping to 8.2% in September, largely due to falling gasoline prices. Policymakers indicated taming inflation remains their priority, even as the economy contracted in 2022’s first two quarters and an official recession appeared imminent.
In addition to fueling recession risk, the combination of elevated inflation and a hawkish Fed helped push Treasury yields sharply higher and stock prices significantly lower. Amid persistent market unrest, most stock and bond indices ended the six-month period with steep losses. Stocks, as measured by the S&P 500 Index, plunged more than 20%, while bonds, as measured by the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, tumbled more than 9%.
Staying Disciplined in Uncertain Times
We expect market volatility to linger as investors navigate a complex environment of high inflation, rising interest rates and economic uncertainty. In addition, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine complicates an increasingly tense geopolitical backdrop and threatens global energy markets. We will continue to monitor this evolving situation and what it broadly means for investors across asset classes.
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 | G Class |
After waiver(1) | 2.53% | 2.28% | 1.78% | 2.98% |
Before waiver | 2.53% | 2.28% | 1.78% | 2.53% |
7-Day Effective Yields | Investor Class | A Class | C Class | G Class |
After waiver(1) | 2.56% | 2.30% | 1.79% | 3.02% |
(1)Yields would have been lower if a portion of the fees had not been waived.
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Weighted Average Maturity | 46 days |
Weighted Average Life | 101 days |
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Portfolio Composition by Maturity | % of fund investments |
1-30 days | 72% |
31-90 days | 8% |
91-180 days | 15% |
More than 180 days | 5% |
Fund shareholders may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemption/exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing cost of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2022 to September 30, 2022.
Actual Expenses
The table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses for each class. You may use the information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class you own. Then simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century Investments mutual fund, or I Class shares of the American Century Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century Investments account (i.e., not through a financial intermediary or employer-sponsored retirement plan account), American Century Investments may charge you a $25 annual account maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than $10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your accounts to pay the $25 fee. In determining your total eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in all personal accounts (including American Century Investments brokerage accounts) registered under your Social Security number. Personal accounts include individual accounts, joint accounts, UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth, Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other retirement accounts. If you have only business, business retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Investments brokerage accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. If you are subject to the account maintenance fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee amount.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return of a fund’s share class. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,004.90 | $2.31 | 0.46% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,003.90 | $3.37 | 0.67% |
C Class | $1,000 | $1,002.30 | $5.22 | 1.04% |
G Class | $1,000 | $1,007.20 | $0.05 | 0.01% |
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,022.76 | $2.33 | 0.46% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,021.71 | $3.40 | 0.67% |
C Class | $1,000 | $1,019.85 | $5.27 | 1.04% |
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, 2022 (UNAUDITED)
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| Principal Amount | Value |
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY SECURITIES(1) — 51.1% |
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Adjustable-Rate U.S. Government Agency Securities — 31.6% | |
Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corp., VRN, 3.02%, (SOFR plus 0.06%), 10/21/22 | $ | 900,000 | | $ | 900,010 | |
Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corp., VRN, 3.02%, (SOFR plus 0.06%), 12/13/22 | 250,000 | | 250,008 | |
Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corp., VRN, 3.02%, (SOFR plus 0.06%), 1/20/23 | 2,000,000 | | 2,000,000 | |
Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corp., VRN, 2.97%, (SOFR plus 0.01%), 1/30/23 | 5,200,000 | | 5,199,782 | |
Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corp., VRN, 3.02%, (SOFR plus 0.06%), 2/9/23 | 1,850,000 | | 1,850,000 | |
Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corp., VRN, 2.98%, (SOFR plus 0.02%), 7/13/23 | 15,000,000 | | 14,998,229 | |
Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corp., VRN, 2.99%, (SOFR plus 0.03%), 8/28/23 | 10,000,000 | | 10,000,000 | |
Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corp., VRN, 3.28%, (3-month USBMMY minus 0.02%), 1/29/24 | 3,000,000 | | 3,004,616 | |
Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corp., VRN, 3.01%, (SOFR plus 0.05%), 3/8/24 | 5,000,000 | | 5,000,000 | |
Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corp., VRN, 3.01%, (SOFR plus 0.05%), 3/11/24 | 5,000,000 | | 5,000,000 | |
Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corp., VRN, 3.01%, (SOFR plus 0.05%), 4/12/24 | 5,000,000 | | 5,000,000 | |
Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corp., VRN, 3.15%, (Prime rate minus 3.10%), 8/26/24 | 5,000,000 | | 4,998,127 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 2.97%, (SOFR plus 0.01%), 10/18/22 | 20,000,000 | | 20,000,000 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 2.99%, (SOFR plus 0.03%), 12/2/22 | 40,000,000 | | 40,000,000 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 2.99%, (SOFR plus 0.03%), 12/5/22 | 20,000,000 | | 20,000,000 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 3.02%, (SOFR plus 0.06%), 12/8/22 | 9,000,000 | | 9,000,000 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 2.98%, (SOFR plus 0.02%), 12/21/22 | 15,000,000 | | 15,000,000 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 3.02%, (SOFR plus 0.06%), 12/23/22 | 25,000,000 | | 25,002,512 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 2.97%, (SOFR plus 0.01%), 12/27/22 | 30,000,000 | | 30,000,000 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 3.06%, (SOFR plus 0.02%), 1/3/23(2) | 5,000,000 | | 5,000,000 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 3.00%, (SOFR plus 0.02%), 1/6/23 | 10,000,000 | | 10,000,000 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 2.99%, (SOFR plus 0.03%), 1/19/23 | 10,000,000 | | 10,000,000 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 2.97%, (SOFR plus 0.01%), 1/23/23 | 10,000,000 | | 10,000,000 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, VRN, 2.97%, (SOFR plus 0.01%), 1/25/23 | 10,000,000 | | 10,000,000 | |
| | 262,203,284 | |
Fixed-Rate U.S. Government Agency Securities — 19.5% | | |
Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corp., 0.21%, 12/2/22 | 10,000,000 | | 9,999,952 | |
Federal Farm Credit Discount Notes, 4.08%, 6/20/23 | 10,000,000 | | 9,716,167 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, 4.05%, 4/24/23(2) | 5,000,000 | | 5,000,000 | |
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| Principal Amount | Value |
Federal Home Loan Bank, 2.00%, 4/28/23 | $ | 20,000,000 | | $ | 20,000,000 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, 2.30%, 6/16/23 | 5,000,000 | | 5,000,000 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, 2.00%, 6/23/23 | 5,000,000 | | 5,000,000 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, 3.07%, 6/30/23 | 5,000,000 | | 5,000,000 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, 2.50%, 7/26/23 | 15,000,000 | | 15,000,000 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, 3.02%, 8/10/23 | 5,000,000 | | 5,000,000 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, 3.375%, 8/28/23 | 5,000,000 | | 5,000,000 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, 3.75%, 9/27/23 | 5,000,000 | | 5,000,000 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, 4.50%, 10/27/23(2) | 5,000,000 | | 5,000,000 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Notes, 2.55%, 10/21/22 | 15,000,000 | | 14,979,190 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Notes, 3.25%, 11/18/22 | 15,000,000 | | 14,936,199 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Notes, 3.51%, 12/21/22 | 12,500,000 | | 12,403,390 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Notes, 3.16%, 2/21/23 | 10,000,000 | | 9,878,052 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 1.30%, 4/12/23 | 15,000,000 | | 15,000,000 | |
| | 161,912,950 | |
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY SECURITIES |
| 424,116,234 | |
CORPORATE BONDS — 28.9% |
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1450 Midvale Investors LLC, VRDN, 3.15%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FHLB) | 9,855,000 | | 9,855,000 | |
1834 Bentley Investors LLC, VRDN, 3.15%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FHLB) | 7,840,000 | | 7,840,000 | |
2140 Bentley Investors LLC, VRDN, 3.15%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FHLB) | 4,225,000 | | 4,225,000 | |
412 Madison LLC, VRDN, 3.15%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FNMA) | 9,000,000 | | 9,000,000 | |
500 Columbia Place LLC, VRDN, 3.15%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FHLB) | 31,000,000 | | 31,000,000 | |
Anton Santa Cruz LLC, VRDN, 3.15%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FHLB) | 9,835,000 | | 9,835,000 | |
CG-USA Simi Valley LP, VRDN, 3.15%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FHLB) | 22,500,000 | | 22,500,000 | |
Champion Insurance Trust, VRDN, 3.17%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FHLB) | 4,000,000 | | 4,000,000 | |
Dennis Wesley Co., Inc., VRDN, 3.26%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FHLB) | 1,725,000 | | 1,725,000 | |
EPR GO Zone Holdings LLC, VRDN, 3.27%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FHLB) | 24,995,000 | | 24,995,000 | |
Fairfield North Texas Associates LP, VRDN, 3.15%, 10/12/22 (LOC: FHLB) | 9,550,000 | | 9,550,000 | |
Gold River 659 LLC, VRDN, 3.15%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FHLB) | 16,000,000 | | 16,000,000 | |
Jefferson Centerpointe LLC, VRDN, 3.15%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FHLB) | 7,300,000 | | 7,300,000 | |
JL Irrevocable Trust, VRDN, 3.20%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FHLB) | 6,275,000 | | 6,275,000 | |
Johnston Family Insurance LLC, VRDN, 3.14%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FHLB) | 4,035,000 | | 4,035,000 | |
KDF Glenview LP, VRDN, 3.15%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FHLB) | 3,950,000 | | 3,950,000 | |
Krawitz Family Insurance Trust, VRDN, 3.14%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FHLB) | 2,480,000 | | 2,480,000 | |
Marvin J Base 2019 Irrevocable Trust, VRDN, 3.14%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FHLB) | 2,985,000 | | 2,985,000 | |
New Village Green LLC, VRDN, 3.15%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FHLB) | 6,000,000 | | 6,000,000 | |
Saddleback Valley Community Church, VRDN, 3.00%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FHLB) | 6,055,000 | | 6,055,000 | |
Santa Monica Ocean Park Partners LP, VRDN, 3.15%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FHLB) | 9,370,000 | | 9,370,000 | |
Sheryl P Werner Irrevocable Trust, VRDN, 3.14%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FHLB) | 3,830,000 | | 3,830,000 | |
Shil Park Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust, VRDN, 3.14%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FHLB) | 5,065,000 | | 5,065,000 | |
SRM Culver City LP, VRDN, 3.15%, 10/30/22 (LOC: FHLB) | 11,900,000 | | 11,900,000 | |
Synergy Colgan Creek LLC, VRDN, 3.15%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FHLB) | 1,000,000 | | 1,000,000 | |
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| Principal Amount | Value |
Varenna Care Center LP, VRDN, 3.15%, 10/12/22 (LOC: FHLB) | $ | 8,765,000 | | $ | 8,765,000 | |
West Valley MC LLC, VRDN, 3.15%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FHLB) | 10,500,000 | | 10,500,000 | |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS | | 240,035,000 | |
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES(1) — 16.9% | | |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 2.71%, 11/1/22 | 5,000,000 | | 4,989,656 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 1.56%, 11/25/22 | 7,000,000 | | 6,983,637 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 1.62%, 12/1/22 | 5,000,000 | | 4,986,614 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 3.01%, 1/26/23 | 10,000,000 | | 9,905,100 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 3.13%, 2/9/23 | 15,000,000 | | 14,834,067 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 3.20%, 2/23/23 | 65,000,000 | | 64,185,785 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 3.34%, 3/2/23 | 15,000,000 | | 14,794,800 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 3.58%, 3/16/23 | 10,000,000 | | 9,840,225 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 3.18%, 6/15/23 | 5,000,000 | | 4,891,849 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 3.64%, 9/7/23 | 5,000,000 | | 4,836,130 | |
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES |
| 140,247,863 | |
MUNICIPAL SECURITIES — 4.9% |
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Downtown Bainbridge Development Authority Rev., (Rivertown Development LLC), VRDN, 3.26%, 10/7/22 (LOC: First Port City Bank)(SBBPA: FHLB)(3) | 4,000,000 | | 4,000,000 | |
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev., (Massachusetts Development Finance Agency), VRDN, 3.23%, 10/7/22 (LOC: RBS Citizens N.A. and FHLB) | 1,220,000 | | 1,220,000 | |
New York City Housing Development Corp. Rev., (155 W 21st State LLC), VRDN, 3.05%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FNMA)(LIQ FAC: FNMA) | 4,900,000 | | 4,900,000 | |
New York City Housing Development Corp. Rev., (2 Gold LLC), VRDN, 3.05%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FNMA)(LIQ FAC: FNMA) | 19,195,000 | | 19,195,000 | |
New York City Housing Development Corp. Rev., (BCRE-90 West Street LLC), VRDN, 3.05%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FNMA)(LIQ FAC: FNMA) | 4,800,000 | | 4,800,000 | |
New York State Housing Finance Agency Rev., Series 2007 B, (DD 11th Avenue LLC), VRDN, 3.05%, 10/7/22 (LOC: FNMA)(LIQ FAC: FNMA) | 6,800,000 | | 6,800,000 | |
TOTAL MUNICIPAL SECURITIES |
| 40,915,000 | |
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS — 1.4% |
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BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 0.625% - 4.625%, 1/15/25 - 5/15/47, valued at $1,973,800), in a joint trading account at 2.86%, dated 9/30/22, due 10/3/22 (Delivery value $1,940,712) | | 1,940,249 | |
Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 2.75%, 5/31/29, valued at $9,897,094), at 2.95%, dated 9/30/22, due 10/3/22 (Delivery value $9,705,385) | | 9,703,000 | |
TOTAL REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS |
| 11,643,249 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 103.2% |
| 856,957,346 | |
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (3.2)% |
| (26,633,546) | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% |
| $ | 830,323,800 | |
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
FHLB | - | Federal Home Loan Bank |
FNMA | - | Federal National Mortgage Association |
LIQ FAC | - | Liquidity Facilities |
LOC | - | Letter of Credit |
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)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 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 $4,000,000, which represented 0.5% of total net assets.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED) | |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (amortized cost and cost for federal income tax purposes) | $ | 856,957,346 | |
Cash | 23,085 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 140,000 | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | 860,948 | |
Interest receivable | 1,446,511 | |
| 859,427,890 | |
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Liabilities | |
Payable for investments purchased | 27,439,656 | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 1,352,198 | |
Accrued management fees | 295,090 | |
Distribution and service fees payable | 17,146 | |
| 29,104,090 | |
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Net Assets | $ | 830,323,800 | |
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Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital paid in | $ | 830,377,340 | |
Distributable earnings | (53,540) | |
| $ | 830,323,800 | |
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| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share |
Investor Class | $727,324,373 | 727,506,906 | $1.00 |
A Class | $84,351,093 | 84,352,191 | $1.00 |
C Class | $442,971 | 442,978 | $1.00 |
G Class | $18,205,363 | 18,205,425 | $1.00 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED) |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Interest | $ | 5,615,150 | |
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Expenses: | |
Management fees | 1,721,847 | |
Distribution and service fees: | |
A Class | 104,291 | |
C Class | 1,484 | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 24,982 | |
Other expenses | 1,851 | |
| 1,854,455 | |
Fees waived | (57,947) | |
| 1,796,508 | |
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Net investment income (loss) | 3,818,642 | |
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Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (5,623) | |
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | 3,813,019 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
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SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2022 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | September 30, 2022 | March 31, 2022 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 3,818,642 | | $ | 98,714 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | (5,623) | | 6,919 | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 3,813,019 | | 105,633 | |
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Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From earnings: | | |
Investor Class | (3,366,727) | | (72,049) | |
A Class | (321,868) | | (8,090) | |
C Class | (1,044) | | (23) | |
G Class | (129,003) | | (18,552) | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (3,818,642) | | (98,714) | |
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Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 4) | 150,212,388 | | (6,052,119) | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | 150,206,765 | | (6,045,200) | |
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Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 680,117,035 | | 686,162,235 | |
End of period | $ | 830,323,800 | | $ | 680,117,035 | |
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (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 (NAV) per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. The value of investments of the fund is determined by American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor), as the valuation designee, pursuant to its valuation policies and procedures. The Board of Trustees oversees the valuation designee and reviews its valuation policies and procedures at least annually. Investments are generally valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value. If the valuation designee determines that the valuation methods do not reflect an investment’s fair value, such investment is valued as determined in good faith by the valuation designee.
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.
Repurchase Agreements — The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that ACIM has determined are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of Trustees. The fund requires that the collateral, represented by securities, received in a repurchase transaction be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the fund to obtain those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities transferred to ensure the value, including accrued interest, of the securities under each repurchase agreement is equal to or greater than amounts owed to the fund under each repurchase agreement.
Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with certain other funds in the American Century Investments family of funds, may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account. These balances are invested in one or more repurchase agreements that are collateralized by U.S. Treasury or Agency obligations.
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. 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, 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. ACC and its subsidiaries own 44% 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 funds in the American Century Investments family of funds that have the same investment advisor and distributor as the fund. For purposes of determining the Investment Category Fee and Complex Fee, the assets of funds managed by the investment advisor that invest exclusively in the shares of other funds (funds of funds) are not included. The investment advisor agreed to waive the G Class's management fee in its entirety. The investment advisor expects this waiver to remain in effect permanently and cannot terminate it without the approval of the Board of Trustees. 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 the period ended September 30, 2022 was $94, $12 and $40,833 for the Investor Class, A Class and G Class, respectively. The impact of this waiver to the ratio of operating expenses to average net assets was less than 0.005% for the Investor Class and A Class for the period ended September 30, 2022.
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, 2022 are as follows:
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| | | Effective Annual Management Fee |
| Investment Category Fee Range | Complex Fee Range | Before Waiver | After Waiver |
Investor Class | 0.1170% to 0.2300% | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.45% | 0.45% |
A Class | 0.45% | 0.45% |
C Class | 0.45% | 0.45% |
G Class | 0.45% | 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, 2022 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, 2022 was $16,674 and $334 for the A Class and C Class, respectively. The effective annual distribution and service fee after waiver was 0.21% for the A Class and 0.58% 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. 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, 2022 | Year ended March 31, 2022 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class | | | | |
Sold | 709,589,079 | | $ | 709,589,079 | | 1,439,360,947 | | $ | 1,439,360,947 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 3,366,727 | | 3,366,727 | | 71,413 | | 71,413 | |
Redeemed | (567,719,519) | | (567,719,519) | | (1,441,301,674) | | (1,441,301,674) | |
| 145,236,287 | | 145,236,287 | | (1,869,314) | | (1,869,314) | |
A Class | | | | |
Sold | 25,716,351 | | 25,716,351 | | 46,657,936 | | 46,657,936 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 321,868 | | 321,868 | | 8,089 | | 8,089 | |
Redeemed | (20,645,759) | | (20,645,759) | | (56,810,253) | | (56,810,253) | |
| 5,392,460 | | 5,392,460 | | (10,144,228) | | (10,144,228) | |
C Class | | | | |
Sold | 280,709 | | 280,709 | | 101,735 | | 101,735 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 1,044 | | 1,044 | | 21 | | 21 | |
Redeemed | (69,579) | | (69,579) | | (67,270) | | (67,270) | |
| 212,174 | | 212,174 | | 34,486 | | 34,486 | |
G Class | | | | |
Sold | 2,888,285 | | 2,888,285 | | 8,094,022 | | 8,094,022 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 129,003 | | 129,003 | | 18,552 | | 18,552 | |
Redeemed | (3,645,821) | | (3,645,821) | | (2,185,637) | | (2,185,637) | |
| (628,533) | | (628,533) | | 5,926,937 | | 5,926,937 | |
Net increase (decrease) | 150,212,388 | | $ | 150,212,388 | | (6,052,119) | | $ | (6,052,119) | |
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. 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, 2022, the fund had accumulated short-term capital losses of $(45,878) 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 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(2) | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.49% | 0.46%(4) | 0.46%(4) | 1.02%(4) | 1.02%(4) | $727,324 | |
2022 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.10% | 0.45% | 0.01% | (0.34)% | $582,093 | |
2021 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.02% | 0.16% | 0.45% | 0.02% | (0.27)% | $583,956 | |
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 | |
A Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(2) | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.39% | 0.67%(4) | 0.71%(4) | 0.81%(4) | 0.77%(4) | $84,351 | |
2022 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.10% | 0.70% | 0.01% | (0.59)% | $78,959 | |
2021 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.16% | 0.70% | 0.02% | (0.52)% | $89,103 | |
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 | |
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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 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(2) | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.23% | 1.04%(4) | 1.21%(4) | 0.44%(4) | 0.27%(4) | $443 | |
2022 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.10% | 1.20% | 0.01% | (1.09)% | $231 | |
2021 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.01% | 0.17% | 1.20% | 0.01% | (1.02)% | $196 | |
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 | |
G Class | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(2) | $1.00 | 0.01 | —(3) | 0.01 | (0.01) | $1.00 | 0.72% | 0.01%(4) | 0.46%(4) | 1.47%(4) | 1.02%(4) | $18,205 | |
2022 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.11% | 0.00%(5) | 0.45% | 0.11% | (0.34)% | $18,834 | |
2021 | $1.00 | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | —(3) | $1.00 | 0.17% | 0.01% | 0.45% | 0.17% | (0.27)% | $12,907 | |
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(6) | $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, 2022 (unaudited).
(3)Per-share amount was less than $0.005.
(4)Annualized.
(5)Ratio was less than 0.005%.
(6)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 21, 2022, 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 of 1940 (the “Investment Company Act”), contracts for investment advisory services are required to be reviewed, evaluated, and approved by a majority of a fund’s Trustees, including a majority of the independent Trustees, 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 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.
In connection with its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board’s review and evaluation of the services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates included, but was not limited to, the following:
•the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, and other services provided and to be provided to the Fund including without limitation portfolio management and trading services, shareholder and intermediary service levels and quality, compliance and legal services, fund accounting and financial reporting, and fund share distribution;
•the wide range of other programs and services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates 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 similarly-managed 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, generally, and with respect to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic response, heightened areas of interest in the mutual fund industry and recent geopolitical issues;
•the Advisor’s business continuity plans, vendor management practices, and cyber security practices;
•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 principal investment strategies. Further, the Trustees recognize that the Advisor has an obligation to seek the best execution of fund trades. In providing these services, the Advisor utilizes teams of investment professionals (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 actions being taken to improve performance. The Fund’s performance was above the median of its peer group for the one-, three-, and ten-year periods, and below the median of its peer group for the five-year period
reviewed by the Board. The Board found the investment management services provided by the Advisor to the Fund to be satisfactory and consistent with the management agreement.
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.
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 fee structure and through reinvestment in its business, infrastructure, investment capabilities and initiatives to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded services.
Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than securities transaction expenses, 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. Given the broad proliferation of fee waivers to support positive money market fund yields and the wide variance of expenses waived, the Board recognized that net fee comparisons may not be a reliable analysis of fund expenses. With that in mind, the Board reviewed peer data both on a gross basis and net of applicable waivers. The Board concluded that the management fee paid by the
Fund to the Advisor under the management agreement is reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Comparison to Fees and Services Provided to Other Clients of the Advisor. The Board also requested and received information from the Advisor concerning the nature of the services, fees, costs, and profitability of its advisory services to advisory clients other than the Fund. They observed that these varying types of client accounts require different services and involve different regulatory and entrepreneurial risks than the management of the Fund. The Board analyzed this information and concluded that the fees charged and services provided to the Fund were reasonable by comparison.
Payments to Intermediaries. The Trustees also requested and received a description of payments made to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided by intermediaries. These payments include various payments made by the Fund or the Advisor to different types of intermediaries and recordkeepers for distribution and service activities provided with respect to the Fund. The Trustees reviewed such information and received representations from the Advisor that all such payments by the Fund were made pursuant to the Fund’s Rule 12b-1 Plan and that all such payments by the Advisor were made from the Advisor’s resources and reasonable profits.
Collateral or “Fall-Out” Benefits Derived by the Advisor. The Board considered the possible existence of collateral benefits the Advisor may receive as a result of its relationship with the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor’s primary business is managing funds and it generally does not use fund or shareholder information to generate profits in other lines of business, and therefore does not derive any significant collateral benefits from them. The Board noted that the Advisor may receive proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex. The Board also noted that the assets of those other accounts are, where applicable, included with the assets of the Fund to determine breakpoints in the management fee schedule.
Existing Relationship. The Board also considered whether there was any reason for not continuing the existing arrangement with the Advisor. In this regard, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund’s operations and various risks, uncertainties, and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision not to continue such relationship. In particular, the Board recognized that most shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Advisor’s industry standing and reputation and in the expectation that the Advisor will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund.
Conclusion of the Trustees. As a result of this process, the Board, including all of the independent Trustees, taking into account all of the factors discussed above and the information provided by the Advisor and others in connection with its review and throughout the year, concluded that the terms of the management agreement are fair and reasonable and that the management fee charged to the Fund is reasonable in light of the services provided and that the management agreement between the Fund and the Advisor should be renewed for an additional one-year period.
Retirement Account Information
As required by law, distributions you receive from certain retirement accounts are subject to federal income tax withholding, 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 first and third quarters of its fiscal year available on its website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021.
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(b) None.
ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.
Not applicable for semiannual report filings.
ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.
Not applicable for semiannual report filings.
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
Not applicable for semiannual report filings.
ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.
Not applicable for semiannual report filings.
ITEM 6. INVESTMENTS.
(a) The schedule of investments is included as part of the report to stockholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.
(b) Not applicable.
ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 8. PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 9. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 10. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
During the reporting period, there were no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board.
ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
(a) The registrant's principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) are effective based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report.
(b) There were no changes in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 12. DISCLOSURE OF SECURITIES LENDING ACTIVITIES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 13. EXHIBITS.
(a)(1) Not applicable for semiannual report filings.
(a)(3) Not applicable.
(a)(4) Not applicable.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Registrant: | American Century Investment Trust |
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By: | /s/ Patrick Bannigan |
| Name: | Patrick Bannigan |
| Title: | President |
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Date: | November 23, 2022 |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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By: | /s/ Patrick Bannigan |
| Name: | Patrick Bannigan |
| Title: | President |
| | (principal executive officer) |
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Date: | November 23, 2022 |
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By: | /s/ R. Wes Campbell |
| Name: | R. Wes Campbell |
| Title: | Treasurer and |
| | Chief Financial Officer |
| | (principal financial officer) |
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Date: | November 23, 2022 |