UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number 811-08200
Bridgeway Funds, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
20 Greenway Plaza, Suite 450
Houston, Texas 77046
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Linda Giuffré, President
Bridgeway Funds, Inc.
20 Greenway Plaza, Suite 450
Houston, Texas 77046
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 661-3500
Date of fiscal year end: June 30
Date of reporting period: June 30, 2023
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A no-load mutual fund family
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| | AGGRESSIVE INVESTORS 1 | | BRAGX |
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| | ULTRA-SMALL COMPANY | | BRUSX |
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| | (Open to Existing Investors — Direct Only) | | |
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| | ULTRA-SMALL COMPANY MARKET | | BRSIX |
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| | SMALL-CAP VALUE | | BRSVX |
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| | OMNI SMALL-CAP VALUE | | BOSVX |
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| | MANAGED VOLATILITY | | BRBPX |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS | | |
June 30, 2023
Bridgeway Funds Standardized Returns (%) as of June 30, 2023* (Unaudited)
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Fund | | | | Quarter | | Six Months | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | | 15 Years | | Inception to Date | | Inception Date | | Gross Expense Ratio2 | | Net Expense Ratio2 |
Aggressive Investors 1 | | | | 5.16 | | 12.50 | | 18.66 | | 2.85 | | 7.19 | | 3.85 | | 11.06 | | 8/5/1994 | | 0.39% | | 0.39% |
Ultra-Small Company | | | | 2.67 | | 6.69 | | 10.37 | | 7.71 | | 6.22 | | 7.68 | | 12.56 | | 8/5/1994 | | 1.26% | | 1.26% |
Ultra-Small Co Market | | | | 3.72 | | 3.42 | | -0.01 | | 0.95 | | 6.41 | | 7.11 | | 9.13 | | 7/31/1997 | | 0.81%1 | | 0.78%1 |
Small-Cap Value | | | | 2.27 | | 4.12 | | 11.30 | | 10.09 | | 10.12 | | 8.40 | | 8.87 | | 10/31/2003 | | 0.83% | | 0.83% |
Omni Small-Cap Value | | | | 1.64 | | -1.59 | | 5.04 | | 4.62 | | 8.12 | | N/A | | 10.22 | | 8/31/2011 | | 0.61%1 | | 0.47%1 |
Managed Volatility | | | | 3.32 | | 6.52 | | 12.00 | | 4.87 | | 4.74 | | 4.04 | | 4.27 | | 6/30/2001 | | 1.20%1 | | 0.95%1 |
Bridgeway Funds Returns (%) for Calendar Years 2013 through 2022* (Unaudited) |
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Aggressive Investors 1 | | | | 42.21 | | 14.99 | | -9.82 | | 19.47 | | 18.44 | | -22.44 | | 21.85 | | 14.35 | | 19.89 | | -22.38 |
Ultra-Small Company | | | | 55.77 | | -0.56 | | -16.12 | | 14.06 | | 3.88 | | -15.68 | | 9.51 | | 31.31 | | 33.34 | | -10.72 |
Ultra-Small Co Market | | | | 50.91 | | 4.61 | | -8.28 | | 21.47 | | 12.47 | | -17.12 | | 15.34 | | 25.53 | | 22.31 | | -23.40 |
Small-Cap Value | | | | 39.72 | | 0.79 | | -9.43 | | 26.79 | | 7.11 | | -13.06 | | 14.98 | | 12.04 | | 67.74 | | -7.74 |
Omni Small-Cap Value | | | | 44.64 | | 0.81 | | -6.62 | | 34.51 | | 6.01 | | -17.15 | | 13.89 | | 0.83 | | 47.97 | | -3.85 |
Managed Volatility | | | | 9.25 | | 5.95 | | 0.17 | | 2.42 | | 8.18 | | -3.97 | | 11.88 | | 10.55 | | 7.91 | | -4.93 |
Performance figures quoted represent past performance and are no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original cost. To obtain performance current to the most recent month-end, please visit bridgewayfunds.com or call 800-661-3550. Total return figures include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Periods of less than one year are not annualized.
| 1 | Some of the Fund’s fees were waived or expenses reimbursed; otherwise, returns would have been lower. The Adviser is contractually obligated to waive fees and/or pay expenses. Any material change to this Fund policy would require a vote by shareholders. |
| 2 | Expense ratios are as stated in the current prospectus. Please see financial highlights for expense ratios as of June 30, 2023. |
* Numbers highlighted indicate periods when the Fund outperformed its primary benchmark.
This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of each Fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus, which includes information regarding a Fund’s risks, objectives, fees and expenses, experience of its management, and other information. Investors should read the prospectus carefully before investing in a Fund. For questions or other Fund information, call 800-661-3550 or visit the Funds’ website at bridgewayfunds.com. Funds are available for purchase by residents of the United States, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, and Guam only.
The views expressed here are exclusively those of Fund management. These views, including those relating to the market, sectors, or individual stocks, are not meant as investment advice and should not be considered predictive in nature.
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LETTER FROM THE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT TEAM | | |
June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
Dear Fellow Shareholders,
Performance across domestic equity markets was positive for the June quarter and for the 12 months ended June 30, 2023. Stocks in all size and style categories had positive returns for the fiscal year, but larger stocks and growth stocks outperformed smaller company stocks and value stocks. As a result, large-cap growth stocks delivered the fiscal year’s highest returns, while small-cap value stocks had the worst performance on a relative basis, yet still delivered positive returns. Market highlights appear on page 2. In this environment, the Bridgeway Funds performed within design expectations, guided by our statistical, evidence-based investment approach. Please see the enclosed letters for a detailed explanation of each Fund’s performance during the quarter and the fiscal year. We hope you find the letters helpful.
Longtime shareholders may notice differences in this year’s report. As Bridgeway prepares to adopt new SEC rules regarding tailored shareholder reports, we have merged our Omni Fund shareholder letter into this document. We have also removed our traditional section of articles and discussion that preceded the detailed explanations of Fund performance. We’ve enjoyed sharing our thoughts with you in the pages of these reports and are now providing similar commentary throughout the year on the Perspectives page of bridgeway.com.
As always, we appreciate your feedback. We take your comments very seriously and regularly discuss them to help us manage our Funds and this company. Please keep your ideas coming—both favorable and critical. They provide us with a vital tool to serve you better.
Sincerely,
Your Investment Management Team
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John Montgomery | | Christine L. Wang | | Michael Whipple |
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Elena Khoziaeva | | Dick Cancelmo | | |
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LETTER FROM THE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT TEAM (continued) | | |
June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
Market Review
Domestic equity markets rose during the quarter ended June 30, 2023 as investor concerns over rising inflation and a potential recession eased. Stocks recorded their strongest performance in June, when signs of moderating inflation contributed to the US Federal Reserve’s decision to pause its interest rate hikes. The S&P 500 returned +8.7% for the quarter, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) returned +4.0%. For the fiscal year, the S&P 500 and the DJIA returned +19.6% and +14.2%, respectively.
All US equity style categories, as defined by Russell Indices, recorded positive returns for the quarter. Larger stocks outperformed smaller stocks across style categories, and growth stocks outperformed value stocks in all size categories. As a result, large-cap growth stocks had the best performance during the quarter, returning +12.8%. Small-cap value stocks had the worst performance on a relative basis, returning +3.2%.
All sectors of the S&P 500, except for the Utilities and Energy sectors, had positive returns for the quarter. The Information Technology sector recorded the largest gains, returning +17.2%, followed by the Consumer Discretionary (+14.6%) and Communication Services (+13.1%) sectors. The Utilities sector had the worst performance on a relative basis, returning -2.5%.
Below are the stock market style box returns for the quarter and the fiscal year.
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| | Value | | All | | Growth | | | | | | Value | | All | | Growth | | |
Large | | +4.07% | | +8.58% | | +12.81% | | | | Large | | +11.54% | | +19.36% | | +27.11% | | |
Mid | | +3.86% | | +4.76% | | +6.23% | | | | Mid | | +10.50% | | +14.92% | | +23.13% | | |
Small | | +3.18% | | +5.21% | | +7.05% | | | | Small | | +6.01% | | +12.31% | | +18.53% | | |
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Aggressive Investors 1 Fund | | |
MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (Unaudited)
June 30, 2023
Dear Fellow Aggressive Investors 1 Fund Shareholder,
For the quarter ended June 30, 2023, our Fund returned +5.16%, underperforming our primary market benchmark, the S&P 500 Index (+8.74%), and the Russell 2000 Index (+5.21%). It was a good quarter on an absolute basis, but a poor one on a relative basis.
For the fiscal year, our Fund returned +18.66%, underperforming the S&P 500 Index (+19.59%), but outperforming the Russell 2000 Index (+12.31%).
The table below presents our June quarter, one-year, five-year, 10-year, 15-year, and inception-to-date financial results. See the next page for a graph of performance since inception.
Standardized Returns as of June 30, 2023
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Aggressive Investors 1 Fund | | | 5.16 | % | | | 18.66 | % | | | 2.85 | % | | | 7.19 | % | | | 3.85 | % | | | 11.06 | % |
S&P 500 Index | | | 8.74 | % | | | 19.59 | % | | | 12.31 | % | | | 12.86 | % | | | 10.88 | % | | | 10.24 | % |
Russell 2000 Index | | | 5.21 | % | | | 12.31 | % | | | 4.21 | % | | | 8.26 | % | | | 8.43 | % | | | 8.76 | % |
Performance figures quoted in the table above represent past performance and are no guarantee of future results. Total return figures in the table above include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The table above does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.
The S&P 500 Index is a broad-based, unmanaged measurement of changes in stock market conditions, based on the average of 500 widely held common stocks with dividends reinvested. The Russell 2000 Index is an unmanaged, market value-weighted index that measures the performance of the 2,000 companies between the 1,000th and 3,000th largest in the market with dividends reinvested. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Periods longer than one year are annualized.
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MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (Unaudited) (continued)
Growth of a $10,000 Investment
from Inception August 5, 1994 to June 30, 2023
Detailed Explanation of Quarterly Performance
For the quarter, the Aggressive Investors 1 Fund returned +5.16%, underperforming the S&P 500 Index. All three of the Fund’s model categories lagged the benchmark during the period, detracting from relative results. The Fund’s tilt toward the benchmark’s smaller stocks hurt relative performance the most during a quarter in which larger stocks delivered the highest returns. The Fund’s tilt toward deeper value stocks across multiple valuation metrics had a mixed impact on relative results. However, the Fund’s overweightings in higher beta* and higher volatility stocks helped relative returns during the quarter.
From a sector perspective, the Fund’s allocation effect was neutral. The Fund’s stock selection effect was negative, primarily driven by holdings in the Information Technology, Communication Services, and Consumer Discretionary sectors.
*Beta is a measure of the volatility—or systematic risk—of a security or portfolio compared to the market as a whole (S&P 500). Stocks with betas higher than 1.0 can be interpreted as more volatile than the S&P 500.
Detailed Explanation of Fiscal Year Performance
For the 12-month period, the Aggressive Investors 1 Fund returned +18.66%, trailing the S&P 500 Index. The Fund’s sentiment models underperformed the benchmark and detracted from relative results. However, the Fund’s quality and value models outperformed the benchmark, partially offsetting this negative impact. The Fund’s tilt toward smaller stocks had a strong negative impact on relative performance while the Fund’s tilt towards deeper value stocks across multiple valuation metrics had a mixed effect on relative performance during the period. In contrast, overweight exposure to higher beta and higher volatility stocks added to relative returns.
From a sector perspective, the Fund’s allocation effect was positive. An overweighting in the Consumer Discretionary sector and underweightings in the Utilities and Real Estate sectors contributed the most to relative results. However, the Fund’s stock selection effect was strongly negative, primarily driven by holdings in the Information Technology, Communication Services, and Energy sectors detracting from relative performance.
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MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (Unaudited) (continued)
Top Ten Holdings as of June 30, 2023
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Rank | | Description | | Industry | | % of Net Assets |
1 | | Microsoft Corp. | | Information Technology | | | 3.7 | % |
2 | | Apple, Inc. | | Information Technology | | | 3.3 | % |
3 | | Penumbra, Inc. | | Health Care | | | 2.1 | % |
4 | | NVIDIA Corp. | | Information Technology | | | 2.0 | % |
5 | | Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. | | Consumer Staples | | | 1.9 | % |
6 | | Amgen, Inc. | | Health Care | | | 1.8 | % |
7 | | UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | Health Care | | | 1.8 | % |
8 | | Owens Corning | | Industrials | | | 1.6 | % |
9 | | Builders FirstSource, Inc. | | Industrials | | | 1.6 | % |
10 | | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | Financials | | | 1.6 | % |
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| | Total | | | | | 21.4 | % |
Industry Sector Representation as of June 30, 2023
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Communication Services | | | 3.4 | % | | | 8.4 | % | | | -5.0 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 14.0 | % | | | 10.7 | % | | | 3.3 | % |
Consumer Staples | | | 2.9 | % | | | 6.7 | % | | | -3.8 | % |
Energy | | | 6.7 | % | | | 4.1 | % | | | 2.6 | % |
Financials | | | 15.1 | % | | | 12.4 | % | | | 2.7 | % |
Health Care | | | 14.5 | % | | | 13.4 | % | | | 1.1 | % |
Industrials | | | 12.7 | % | | | 8.5 | % | | | 4.2 | % |
Information Technology | | | 24.8 | % | | | 28.3 | % | | | -3.5 | % |
Materials | | | 5.8 | % | | | 2.5 | % | | | 3.3 | % |
Real Estate | | | 0.0 | % | | | 2.5 | % | | | -2.5 | % |
Utilities | | | 0.0 | % | | | 2.6 | % | | | -2.6 | % |
Cash & Other Assets | | | 0.1 | % | | | -0.1 | % | | | 0.2 | % |
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Important Disclosure
The views expressed here are exclusively those of Fund management. These views, including those related to market sectors or individual stocks, are not meant as investment advice and should not be considered predictive in nature. Any favorable (or unfavorable) description of a holding applies only as of the quarter end, June 30, 2023, unless otherwise stated. Security positions can and do change thereafter. Discussions of historical performance do not guarantee and may not be indicative of future performance.
Market volatility can significantly affect short-term performance. The Fund is not an appropriate investment for short-term investors. Investments in the small companies within this multi-cap fund generally carry greater risk than is customarily associated with larger companies. This additional risk is attributable to a number of factors, including the relatively limited financial resources that are typically available to small companies and the fact that small companies often have comparatively limited product lines. In addition, the stock of small companies tends to be more volatile than the stock of large companies, particularly in the short term and particularly in the early stages of an economic or market downturn. Finally, the Fund exposes shareholders to “focus risk,” which may add to Fund volatility through the possibility that a single company could significantly affect total return. Shareholders of the Fund, therefore, are taking on more risk than they would if they invested in the stock market as a whole.
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MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (Unaudited) (continued)
Conclusion
Thank you for your continued investment in Aggressive Investors 1 Fund. We encourage your feedback; your reactions and concerns are important to us.
Sincerely,
The Investment Management Team
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS | | |
Showing percentage of net assets as of June 30, 2023 | | |
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Industry Company | | Shares | | | Value | | | |
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COMMON STOCKS - 99.87% | | | |
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Communication Services - 3.44% | | | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A* | | | 12,400 | | | $ | 1,484,280 | | | |
AT&T, Inc. | | | 115,000 | | | | 1,834,250 | | | |
Electronic Arts, Inc. | | | 12,000 | | | | 1,556,400 | | | |
Lumen Technologies, Inc. | | | 138,100 | | | | 312,106 | | | |
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Consumer Discretionary - 13.97% | | | |
Airbnb, Inc., Class A* | | | 9,000 | | | | 1,153,440 | | | |
Amazon.com, Inc.* | | | 15,800 | | | | 2,059,688 | | | |
AutoNation, Inc.* | | | 10,700 | | | | 1,761,327 | | | |
Booking Holdings, Inc.* | | | 800 | | | | 2,160,264 | | | |
DraftKings, Inc., Class A* | | | 57,000 | | | | 1,514,490 | | | |
Expedia Group, Inc.* | | | 10,400 | | | | 1,137,656 | | | |
Five Below, Inc.* | | | 8,200 | | | | 1,611,628 | | | |
General Motors Co. | | | 40,000 | | | | 1,542,400 | | | |
Penske Automotive Group, Inc. | | | 8,100 | | | | 1,349,703 | | | |
PulteGroup, Inc. | | | 20,000 | | | | 1,553,600 | | | |
Tapestry, Inc. | | | 38,000 | | | | 1,626,400 | | | |
Toll Brothers, Inc. | | | 20,000 | | | | 1,581,400 | | | |
Ulta Beauty, Inc.* | | | 4,300 | | | | 2,023,558 | | | |
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Consumer Staples - 2.88% | | | | | | | | | | |
Celsius Holdings, Inc.* | | | 10,000 | | | | 1,491,900 | | | |
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. | | | 24,800 | | | | 2,850,760 | | | |
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Energy - 6.68% | | | | | | | | | | |
APA Corp. | | | 42,000 | | | | 1,435,140 | | | |
Cheniere Energy, Inc. | | | 9,600 | | | | 1,462,656 | | | |
Chesapeake Energy Corp.+ | | | 17,300 | | | | 1,447,664 | | | |
HF Sinclair Corp. | | | 23,000 | | | | 1,026,030 | | | |
Marathon Petroleum Corp. | | | 13,000 | | | | 1,515,800 | | | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp. | | | 30,300 | | | | 1,781,640 | | | |
Valero Energy Corp. | | | 12,000 | | | | 1,407,600 | | | |
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Financials - 15.11% | | | | | | | | | | |
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | | | 5,000 | | | | 1,660,800 | | | |
Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The) | | | 30,000 | | | | 1,335,600 | | | |
Citigroup, Inc. | | | 30,000 | | | | 1,381,200 | | | |
Everest Re Group, Ltd. | | | 5,100 | | | | 1,743,486 | | | |
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. | | | 20,000 | | | | 720,000 | | | |
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Industry Company | | Shares | | | Value | |
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Financials (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. | | | 42,000 | | | $ | 1,393,140 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | 16,800 | | | | 2,443,392 | |
LPL Financial Holdings, Inc. | | | 8,700 | | | | 1,891,641 | |
Mastercard, Inc., Class A | | | 5,000 | | | | 1,966,500 | |
MetLife, Inc. | | | 21,400 | | | | 1,209,742 | |
Morningstar, Inc. | | | 6,300 | | | | 1,235,241 | |
MSCI, Inc. | | | 2,723 | | | | 1,277,877 | |
Synchrony Financial | | | 62,300 | | | | 2,113,216 | |
UBS Group AG | | | 75,000 | | | | 1,520,250 | |
WEX, Inc.* | | | 5,000 | | | | 910,350 | |
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Health Care - 14.51% | | | | | | | | |
Amgen, Inc. | | | 12,000 | | | | 2,664,240 | |
Bio-Techne Corp. | | | 16,000 | | | | 1,306,080 | |
Exact Sciences Corp.* | | | 16,700 | | | | 1,568,130 | |
Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 33,400 | | | | 1,204,738 | |
Hologic, Inc.* | | | 29,100 | | | | 2,356,227 | |
Insulet Corp.* | | | 4,700 | | | | 1,355,198 | |
Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.* | | | 1,300 | | | | 1,705,132 | |
Molina Healthcare, Inc.* | | | 3,700 | | | | 1,114,588 | |
Penumbra, Inc.* | | | 9,400 | | | | 3,234,164 | |
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 9,300 | | | | 1,065,036 | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 5,500 | | | | 2,643,520 | |
Veeva Systems, Inc., Class A* | | | 8,500 | | | | 1,680,705 | |
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Industrials - 12.64% | | | | | | | | |
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | | | 9,000 | | | | 1,978,110 | |
Avis Budget Group, Inc.* | | | 3,800 | | | | 868,946 | |
Axon Enterprise, Inc.* | | | 12,000 | | | | 2,341,440 | |
Builders FirstSource, Inc.* | | | 18,000 | | | | 2,448,000 | |
Caterpillar, Inc. | | | 4,500 | | | | 1,107,225 | |
Genpact, Ltd. | | | 31,000 | | | | 1,164,670 | |
Owens Corning | | | 19,000 | | | | 2,479,500 | |
Rollins, Inc. | | | 35,850 | | | | 1,535,455 | |
Uber Technologies, Inc.* | | | 38,000 | | | | 1,640,460 | |
Watsco, Inc.+ | | | 4,000 | | | | 1,525,880 | |
WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp.* | | | 41,500 | | | | 1,983,285 | |
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Information Technology - 24.83% | | | | | | | | |
Adobe, Inc.* | | | 3,100 | | | | 1,515,869 | |
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Aggressive Investors 1 Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued) | | |
Showing percentage of net assets as of June 30, 2023
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Industry Company | | | Shares | | | Value | | | | |
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Common Stocks (continued) | | | | | | | | | |
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Information Technology (continued) | | | | | | | | | |
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.* | | | | 48,000 | | | $ | 2,166,720 | | | | | |
Apple, Inc. | | | | 26,000 | | | | 5,043,220 | | | | | |
Arista Networks, Inc.* | | | | 9,300 | | | | 1,507,158 | | | | | |
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.* | | | | 7,600 | | | | 1,782,352 | | | | | |
Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd.* | | | | 13,000 | | | | 1,633,060 | | | | | |
Dolby Laboratories, Inc., Class A | | | | 20,000 | | | | 1,673,600 | | | | | |
Dropbox, Inc., Class A* | | | | 63,800 | | | | 1,701,546 | | | | | |
Fortinet, Inc.* | | | | 25,500 | | | | 1,927,545 | | | | | |
HubSpot, Inc.* | | | | 3,000 | | | | 1,596,270 | | | | | |
Keysight Technologies, Inc.* | | | | 4,500 | | | | 753,525 | | | | | |
Lattice Semiconductor Corp.* | | | | 13,400 | | | | 1,287,338 | | | | | |
Microsoft Corp. | | | | 16,300 | | | | 5,550,802 | | | | | |
NetApp, Inc. | | | | 21,100 | | | | 1,612,040 | | | | | |
NVIDIA Corp. | | | | 7,100 | | | | 3,003,442 | | | | | |
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Class A* | | | | 100,000 | | | | 1,533,000 | | | | | |
Salesforce, Inc.* | | | | 6,800 | | | | 1,436,568 | | | | | |
VeriSign, Inc.* | | | | 7,700 | | | | 1,739,969 | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 37,464,024 | | | | | |
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Materials - 5.81% | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. | | | | 17,000 | | | | 1,180,140 | | | | | |
Nucor Corp. | | | | 13,300 | | | | 2,180,934 | | | | | |
Olin Corp. | | | | 34,000 | | | | 1,747,260 | | | | | |
Steel Dynamics, Inc. | | | | 14,400 | | | | 1,568,592 | | | | | |
West Fraser Timber Co., Ltd.+ | | | | 24,400 | | | | 2,097,912 | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 8,774,838 | | | | | |
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS - 99.87% | | | | 150,693,806 | | | | | |
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(Cost $133,640,157) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | Rate^ | | | Shares | | | Value | | | | |
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MONEY MARKET FUND - 0.02% | | | | | |
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Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio Class I | | | 4.99% | | | | 30,936 | | | | 30,936 | | | | | |
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TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUND - 0.02% | | | | 30,936 | | | | | |
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(Cost $30,936) | | | | | | | | | |
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| | Rate^ | | | Shares | | | Value | |
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INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH CASH PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING - 0.02% | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund** | | | 5.16% | | | | 26,100 | | | $ | 26,100 | |
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH CASH PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING - 0.02% | | | | 26,100 | |
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(Cost $26,100) | | | | | |
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.91% | | | $ | 150,750,842 | |
(Cost $133,697,193) | | | | | |
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Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities - 0.09% | | | | 141,664 | |
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NET ASSETS - 100.00% | | | $ | 150,892,506 | |
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* | Non-income producing security. |
** | This security represents the investment of the cash collateral received in connection with securities out on loan as of June 30, 2023. |
^ | Rate disclosed as of June 30, 2023. |
+ | This security or a portion of the security is out on loan as of June 30, 2023. Total loaned securities had a value of $2,999,338 as of June 30, 2023. See Note 2 for disclosure of cash and non-cash collateral. |
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued) | | |
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Summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of 6/30/2023:
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| | Valuation Inputs | |
| | Investment in Securities (Value) | |
| | Level 1 Quoted Prices | | | Level 2 Significant Observable Inputs | | | Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs | | | Total | |
Common Stocks (a) | | | $150,693,806 | | | | $– | | | | $– | | | | $150,693,806 | |
Money Market Fund | | | 30,936 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 30,936 | |
Investments Purchased With Cash Proceeds From Securities Lending | | | 26,100 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 26,100 | |
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TOTAL | | | $150,750,842 | | | | $– | | | | $– | | | | $150,750,842 | |
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(a) - Please refer to the Schedule of Investments for the industry classifications of these portfolio holdings.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Ultra-Small Company Fund MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (Unaudited) | | |
June 30, 2023
Dear Fellow Ultra-Small Company Fund Shareholder,
For the quarter ended June 30, 2023, our Fund returned +2.67%, underperforming our primary market benchmark, the Russell Microcap Index (+5.29%), the CRSP Cap-Based Portfolio 10 Index (+3.28%), and the Russell 2000 Index (+5.21%). It was a good quarter on an absolute basis, but a poor one on a relative basis.
For the fiscal year, our Fund returned +10.37%, outperforming the Russell Microcap Index (+6.63%) and the CRSP Cap-Based Portfolio 10 Index (+5.53%), but underperforming the Russell 2000 Index (+12.31%).
The table below presents our June quarter, one-year, five-year, 10-year, 15-year, and inception-to-date financial results. See the next page for a graph of performance since inception.
Standardized Returns as of June 30, 2023
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| | Quarter | | | 1 Year | | | 5 Years | | | 10 Years | | | 15 Years | | | Since Inception (8/5/94) |
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Ultra-Small Company Fund | | | 2.67% | | | | 10.37% | | | | 7.71% | | | | 6.22% | | | | 7.68% | | | | 12.56% | |
Russell Microcap Index | | | 5.29% | | | | 6.63% | | | | 2.07% | | | | 7.29% | | | | 7.70% | | | | N/A | |
CRSP Cap-Based Portfolio 10 Index | | | 3.28% | | | | 5.53% | | | | 3.69% | | | | 7.85% | | | | 9.47% | | | | 10.94% | |
Russell 2000 Index | | | 5.21% | | | | 12.31% | | | | 4.21% | | | | 8.26% | | | | 8.43% | | | | 8.76% | |
Performance figures quoted in the table above represent past performance and are no guarantee of future results. Total return figures in the table above include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The table above does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.
The Russell Microcap Index measures the performance of the microcap segment of the US equity market. Microcap stocks make up less than 3% of the US equity market (by market cap) and consist of the smallest 1,000 securities in the small-cap Russell 2000® Index, plus the next 1,000 smallest eligible securities by market cap. The Russell Microcap Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer for the microcap segment trading on national exchanges. The Index is completely reconstituted annually to ensure new and growing equities are reflected and companies continue to reflect appropriate capitalization and value characteristics. The Russell 2000 Index is an unmanaged, market value weighted index that measures performance of the 2,000 companies that are between the 1,000th and 3,000th largest in the market (with dividends reinvested). The CRSP Cap-Based Portfolio 10 Index is an unmanaged index of 769 of the smallest publicly traded US stocks (with dividends reinvested), as reported by the Center for Research on Security Prices. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Periods longer than one year are annualized.
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MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (Unaudited) (continued) | | |
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Growth of a $10,000 Investment
from Inception August 5, 1994 to June 30, 2023
* | The Russell Microcap Index began on 6/30/2000, and the line graph for the Index begins at the same value as the Fund on that date. |
Detailed Explanation of Quarterly Performance
For the quarter, the Ultra Small Company Fund returned +2.67%, trailing the Russell Microcap Index. The Fund’s quality and value model categories underperformed the benchmark, detracting from relative returns. However, the Fund’s sentiment model outperformed the benchmark and offset some of this negative impact. The Fund’s tilt toward deeper value stocks across multiple valuation metrics detracted from relative results during the quarter.
The Fund’s investment universe focuses on the smallest stocks within the US stock market (the CRSP 10 universe). This positioning detracted the most from relative results, as CRSP 10 stocks underperformed the Russell Microcap Index. On average, the Fund held about 75% of its assets in the CRSP 10 universe, versus roughly 16% for the benchmark.
From a sector perspective, the Fund’s allocation effect, excluding cash, was modestly positive, largely driven by underweightings in the Financials and Health Care sectors. However, the Fund’s stock selection effect was negative, with holdings in the Health Care and Industrials sectors detracting the most from relative performance.
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MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (Unaudited) (continued)
The table below presents index performance numbers for stocks in the different CRSP deciles during various time periods.
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CRSP Decile1 | | Quarter | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | | 97.5 Years |
1 (ultra-large) | | 10.00% | | 21.53% | | 13.00% | | 13.36% | | 9.65% |
2 | | 4.37% | | 15.38% | | 10.22% | | 11.62% | | 10.63% |
3 | | 4.48% | | 13.45% | | 6.83% | | 10.08% | | 10.98% |
4 | | 6.80% | | 17.14% | | 6.36% | | 8.92% | | 10.80% |
5 | | 4.90% | | 13.03% | | 5.84% | | 8.11% | | 11.34% |
6 | | 4.65% | | 15.58% | | 5.46% | | 8.50% | | 11.25% |
7 | | 4.74% | | 15.03% | | 7.15% | | 10.39% | | 11.63% |
8 | | 5.75% | | 5.43% | | -0.73% | | 5.24% | | 11.14% |
9 | | 2.14% | | 3.68% | | 3.88% | | 8.68% | | 11.38% |
10 (ultra-small) | | 3.28% | | 5.53% | | 3.69% | | 7.85% | | 13.00% |
1 | Performance figures are as of the period ended June 30, 2023. The CRSP Cap-Based Portfolio Indexes are unmanaged indexes of publicly traded US stocks with dividends reinvested, grouped by market capitalization, as reported by the Center for Research in Security Prices. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. |
Detailed Explanation of Fiscal Year Performance
For the 12-month period, the Ultra Small Company Fund returned +10.37%, outperforming the Russell Microcap Index. The Fund’s value model category strongly outperformed the benchmark, adding to relative results. Underperformance by the Fund’s quality and sentiment models offset some of this positive impact. The Fund’s tilt toward deeper value stocks across multiple valuation metrics improved relative performance. In contrast, the Fund’s positioning in the smallest stocks in the US stock market (the CRSP 10 universe) detracted from relative results. During the year, the Fund held approximately 87% of its assets, on average, in CRSP 10, versus roughly 18% for the benchmark.
From a sector perspective, the Fund’s allocation effect was positive. Underweightings in the Financials and Real Estate sectors and an overweighting in the Energy sector contributed the most to relative results. The Fund’s stock selection effect was strongly positive, largely driven by holdings in the Health Care, Information Technology, Real Estate, and Financials sectors.
Top Ten Holdings as of June 30, 2023
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Rank | | Description | | Industry | | % of Net Assets |
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1 | | Harrow Health, Inc. | | Health Care | | | 4.5 | % |
2 | | inTEST Corp. | | Information Technology | | | 3.2 | % |
3 | | Assertio Holdings, Inc. | | Health Care | | | 2.0 | % |
4 | | Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. | | Consumer Discretionary | | | 1.9 | % |
5 | | Security National Financial Corp., Class A | | Financials | | | 1.9 | % |
6 | | ContextLogic, Inc., Class A | | Consumer Discretionary | | | 1.9 | % |
7 | | American Resources Corp. | | Energy | | | 1.6 | % |
8 | | Friedman Industries, Inc. | | Materials | | | 1.4 | % |
9 | | ARC Document Solutions, Inc. | | Industrials | | | 1.4 | % |
10 | | Hallador Energy Co. | | Energy | | | 1.3 | % |
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| | Total | | | | | 21.1 | % |
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MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (Unaudited) (continued) | | |
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Industry Sector Representation as of June 30, 2023
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| | % of Net Assets | | % of Russell Microcap Index | | Difference |
Communication Services | | | 4.3 | % | | | 3.0 | % | | | 1.3 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 10.8 | % | | | 9.8 | % | | | 1.0 | % |
Consumer Staples | | | 2.6 | % | | | 1.8 | % | | | 0.9 | % |
Energy | | | 6.6 | % | | | 5.2 | % | | | 1.4 | % |
Financials | | | 19.2 | % | | | 19.7 | % | | | -0.5 | % |
Health Care | | | 26.0 | % | | | 26.0 | % | | | 0.0 | % |
Industrials | | | 8.9 | % | | | 13.7 | % | | | -4.8 | % |
Information Technology | | | 12.3 | % | | | 11.9 | % | | | 0.4 | % |
Materials | | | 4.4 | % | | | 3.9 | % | | | 0.5 | % |
Real Estate | | | 1.7 | % | | | 4.1 | % | | | -2.4 | % |
Utilities | | | 2.0 | % | | | 0.9 | % | | | 1.1 | % |
Cash & Other Assets | | | 1.2 | % | | | 0.0 | % | | | 1.1 | % |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % | | | 100.0 | % | | | | |
Important Disclosure
The views expressed here are exclusively those of Fund management. These views, including those related to market sectors or individual stocks, are not meant as investment advice and should not be considered predictive in nature. Any favorable (or unfavorable) description of a holding applies only as of the quarter end, June 30, 2023, unless otherwise stated. Security positions can and do change thereafter. Discussions of historical performance do not guarantee and may not be indicative of future performance.
The Fund is subject to very high, above market risk (volatility) and is not an appropriate investment for short-term investors. Investments in ultra-small companies generally carry greater risk than is customarily associated with larger companies and even “small companies” for various reasons, such as narrower markets (fewer investors), limited financial resources and greater trading difficulty.
Conclusion
Ultra-Small Company Fund remains closed to new investors. We encourage your feedback; your reactions and concerns are important to us.
Sincerely,
The Investment Management Team
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS | | |
Showing percentage of net assets as of June 30, 2023 | | |
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Industry Company | | Shares | | | Value | | | |
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COMMON STOCKS - 98.74% | | | | | | | |
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Communication Services - 4.31% | | | | | | | |
Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (The)* | | | 10,000 | | | $ | 45,800 | | | |
Cumulus Media, Inc., Class A* | | | 61,893 | | | | 253,761 | | | |
DallasNews Corp. | | | 998 | | | | 3,882 | | | |
DHI Group, Inc.* | | | 123,300 | | | | 472,239 | | | |
Harte Hanks, Inc.* | | | 12,746 | | | | 69,848 | | | |
Loop Media, Inc.* | | | 19,200 | | | | 45,888 | | | |
Outbrain, Inc.*+ | | | 74,500 | | | | 366,540 | | | |
Salem Media Group, Inc.* | | | 526,376 | | | | 504,163 | | | |
SPAR Group, Inc.* | | | 120,200 | | | | 151,452 | | | |
Spok Holdings, Inc. | | | 10,200 | | | | 135,558 | | | |
SurgePays, Inc.*+ | | | 113,158 | | | | 827,185 | | | |
Townsquare Media, Inc., Class A | | | 53,600 | | | | 638,376 | | | |
Zedge, Inc., Class B* | | | 16,700 | | | | 37,408 | | | |
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| | | | | | | 3,552,100 | | | |
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Consumer Discretionary - 10.85% | | | | | | | |
Allbirds, Inc., Class A* | | | 461,427 | | | | 581,398 | | | |
AMCON Distributing Co. | | | 2,380 | | | | 483,140 | | | |
American Outdoor Brands, Inc.* | | | 8,400 | | | | 72,912 | | | |
Brilliant Earth Group, Inc., Class A* | | | 50,322 | | | | 195,250 | | | |
Charles & Colvard, Ltd.* | | | 76,185 | | | | 72,757 | | | |
Citi Trends, Inc.* | | | 14,200 | | | | 250,772 | | | |
ContextLogic, Inc., Class A*+ | | | 235,000 | | | | 1,546,300 | | | |
Cooper-Standard Holdings, Inc.* | | | 11,300 | | | | 161,138 | | | |
Crown Crafts, Inc. | | | 41,600 | | | | 208,416 | | | |
Delta Apparel, Inc.* | | | 15,142 | | | | 158,688 | | | |
Dixie Group, Inc. (The)* | | | 25,600 | | | | 34,048 | | | |
Educational Development Corp.* | | | 55,700 | | | | 66,283 | | | |
Envela Corp.*+ | | | 10,000 | | | | 73,600 | | | |
Escalade, Inc. | | | 400 | | | | 5,340 | | | |
GAN, Ltd.* | | | 421,279 | | | | 690,898 | | | |
Hooker Furnishings Corp. | | | 3,100 | | | | 57,846 | | | |
Jerash Holdings US, Inc. | | | 24,900 | | | | 92,628 | | | |
Kandi Technologies Group, Inc.*+ | | | 390,948 | | | | 1,548,154 | | | |
Lakeland Industries, Inc. | | | 8,500 | | | | 122,315 | | | |
Lazydays Holdings, Inc.*+ | | | 11,500 | | | | 132,940 | | | |
Lifetime Brands, Inc. | | | 20,000 | | | | 113,000 | | | |
Lincoln Educational Services Corp.* | | | 124,464 | | | | 838,887 | | | |
Live Ventures, Inc.* | | | 10,302 | | | | 274,548 | | | |
Nautilus, Inc.* | | | 46,800 | | | | 57,096 | | | |
PlayAGS, Inc.* | | | 80,400 | | | | 454,260 | | | |
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Industry Company | | Shares | | | Value | | | |
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Consumer Discretionary (continued) | | | | | | | |
Potbelly Corp.* | | | 22,000 | | | $ | 193,160 | | | |
Strattec Security Corp.* | | | 3,000 | | | | 54,600 | | | |
Tilly’s, Inc., Class A* | | | 36,888 | | | | 258,585 | | | |
Vince Holding Corp.* | | | 26,200 | | | | 76,242 | | | |
Weyco Group, Inc. | | | 2,515 | | | | 67,125 | | | |
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| | | | | | | 8,942,326 | | | |
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Consumer Staples - 2.57% | | | | | | | |
Farmer Bros Co.* | | | 29,200 | | | | 80,884 | | | |
Lifeway Foods, Inc.*+ | | | 48,059 | | | | 323,437 | | | |
Limoneira Co. | | | 19,069 | | | | 296,714 | | | |
MamaMancini’s Holdings, Inc.* | | | 38,067 | | | | 114,962 | | | |
Mannatech, Inc. | | | 23,388 | | | | 291,180 | | | |
Natural Alternatives | | | | | | | | | | |
International, Inc.* | | | 50,300 | | | | 373,226 | | | |
Natural Health Trends Corp. | | | 7,600 | | | | 41,648 | | | |
Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc.* | | | 32,200 | | | | 439,530 | | | |
Oil-Dri Corp. of America | | | 1,900 | | | | 112,081 | | | |
Thorne HealthTech, Inc.* | | | 8,700 | | | | 40,890 | | | |
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| | | | | | | 2,114,552 | | | |
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Energy - 6.58% | | | | | | | |
Adams Resources & Energy, Inc. | | | 1,700 | | | | 59,755 | | | |
American Resources Corp.* | | | 684,650 | | | | 1,341,914 | | | |
Barnwell Industries, Inc. | | | 80,030 | | | | 204,084 | | | |
Energy Services of America Corp. | | | 15,000 | | | | 43,500 | | | |
Epsilon Energy, Ltd. | | | 156,245 | | | | 834,348 | | | |
Evolution Petroleum Corp. | | | 69,917 | | | | 564,230 | | | |
Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.* | | | 2,300 | | | | 58,857 | | | |
Hallador Energy Co.* | | | 123,341 | | | | 1,057,032 | | | |
Independence Contract Drilling, Inc.* | | | 19,380 | | | | 52,907 | | | |
Mammoth Energy Services, Inc.* | | | 54,500 | | | | 263,235 | | | |
Mexco Energy Corp.+ | | | 3,860 | | | | 46,359 | | | |
NACCO Industries, Inc., Class A | | | 2,424 | | | | 84,016 | | | |
Natural Gas Services Group, Inc.* | | | 11,116 | | | | 110,048 | | | |
NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc.* | | | 700 | | | | 12,397 | | | |
PEDEVCO Corp.* | | | 122,617 | | | | 112,195 | | | |
PHX Minerals, Inc. | | | 22,880 | | | | 71,386 | | | |
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Ultra-Small Company Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued) | | |
Showing percentage of net assets as of June 30, 2023
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Industry Company | | Shares | | | Value | | | |
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Common Stocks (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
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Energy (continued) | | | | | | | |
PrimeEnergy Resources Corp.*+ | | | 4,300 | | | $ | 395,729 | | | |
Smart Sand, Inc.* | | | 65,218 | | | | 106,958 | | | |
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Financials - 19.20% | | | | | | | |
Acacia Research Corp.*+ | | | 240,700 | | | | 1,001,312 | | | |
ACNB Corp. | | | 805 | | | | 26,702 | | | |
AmeriServ Financial, Inc. | | | 15,000 | | | | 38,100 | | | |
Ames National Corp.+ | | | 18,900 | | | | 340,767 | | | |
Atlantic American Corp.* | | | 81,700 | | | | 157,681 | | | |
Bank7 Corp. | | | 5,540 | | | | 135,896 | | | |
Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. | | | 4,200 | | | | 102,396 | | | |
BayCom Corp. | | | 2,400 | | | | 40,032 | | | |
Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. | | | 6,430 | | | | 56,906 | | | |
C&F Financial Corp. | | | 2,300 | | | | 123,510 | | | |
CF Bankshares, Inc.+ | | | 4,800 | | | | 72,960 | | | |
Chemung Financial Corp. | | | 2,150 | | | | 82,582 | | | |
ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc.+ | | | 6,242 | | | | 143,566 | | | |
Citizens Community Bancorp, Inc. | | | 43,900 | | | | 388,515 | | | |
Codorus Valley Bancorp, Inc.+ | | | 18,717 | | | | 367,040 | | | |
Colony Bankcorp, Inc. | | | 31,365 | | | | 295,458 | | | |
Community Financial Corp. (The) | | | 1,200 | | | | 32,508 | | | |
Community West Bancshares | | | 5,000 | | | | 61,300 | | | |
Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc.*+ | | | 66,098 | | | | 771,364 | | | |
Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. | | | 2,700 | | | | 35,721 | | | |
ESSA Bancorp, Inc.+ | | | 1,476 | | | | 22,066 | | | |
Evans Bancorp, Inc.+ | | | 8,865 | | | | 221,005 | | | |
Finward Bancorp+ | | | 1,442 | | | | 32,878 | | | |
First Community Corp. | | | 18,700 | | | | 324,632 | | | |
FS Bancorp, Inc. | | | 2,900 | | | | 87,203 | | | |
FVCBankcorp, Inc.*+ | | | 61,265 | | | | 659,824 | | | |
Guild Holdings Co., Class A* | | | 4,300 | | | | 48,848 | | | |
Investar Holding Corp. | | | 23,873 | | | | 289,102 | | | |
Kingstone Cos., Inc. | | | 16,200 | | | | 20,736 | | | |
Kingsway Financial Services, Inc.*+ | | | 42,012 | | | | 342,398 | | | |
LCNB Corp.+ | | | 32,892 | | | | 485,486 | | | |
Logan Ridge Finance Corp. | | | 20,483 | | | | 420,926 | | | |
MainStreet Bancshares, Inc. | | | 5,300 | | | | 120,098 | | | |
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Industry Company | | Shares | | | Value | | | |
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Financials (continued) | | | | | | | |
Manhattan Bridge Capital, Inc. | | | 15,216 | | | $ | 76,841 | | | |
Medallion Financial Corp.+ | | | 122,059 | | | | 965,487 | | | |
Meridian Corp. | | | 9,843 | | | | 96,461 | | | |
National Bankshares, Inc.+ | | | 4,049 | | | | 118,190 | | | |
Northeast Community Bancorp, Inc.+ | | | 20,639 | | | | 307,108 | | | |
Norwood Financial Corp.+ | | | 12,014 | | | | 354,773 | | | |
Oak Valley Bancorp+ | | | 33,818 | | | | 851,875 | | | |
OP Bancorp | | | 30,454 | | | | 256,727 | | | |
Orrstown Financial Services, Inc. | | | 7,300 | | | | 139,795 | | | |
Parke Bancorp, Inc. | | | 13,600 | | | | 231,064 | | | |
Paysign, Inc.* | | | 203,270 | | | | 498,012 | | | |
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. | | | 7,200 | | | | 131,256 | | | |
Plumas Bancorp+ | | | 2,743 | | | | 97,898 | | | |
Portman Ridge Finance Corp.+ | | | 2,100 | | | | 41,685 | | | |
Primis Financial Corp. | | | 26,300 | | | | 221,446 | | | |
Princeton Bancorp, Inc.+ | | | 1,300 | | | | 35,516 | | | |
Security National Financial Corp., Class A* | | | 174,366 | | | | 1,546,626 | | | |
Southern States Bancshares, Inc. | | | 6,800 | | | | 143,480 | | | |
Third Coast Bancshares, Inc.* | | | 41,900 | | | | 664,953 | | | |
Timberland Bancorp, Inc. | | | 23,062 | | | | 589,926 | | | |
US Global Investors, Inc., Class A | | | 3,753 | | | | 11,484 | | | |
Virginia National Bankshares Corp.+ | | | 11,629 | | | | 373,872 | | | |
Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corp. | | | 57,185 | | | | 507,231 | | | |
Western New England Bancorp, Inc. | | | 35,368 | | | | 206,549 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | 15,817,773 | | | |
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Health Care - 25.99% | | | | | | | |
Accuray, Inc.* | | | 50,900 | | | | 196,983 | | | |
Acumen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 2,800 | | | | 13,468 | | | |
Alimera Sciences, Inc.*+ | | | 18,300 | | | | 53,436 | | | |
American Shared Hospital Services* | | | 209,067 | | | | 534,250 | | | |
Anixa Biosciences, Inc.* | | | 21,000 | | | | 67,200 | | | |
ARCA biopharma, Inc.* | | | 46,948 | | | | 95,304 | | | |
ARS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*+ | | | 13,644 | | | | 91,415 | | | |
Assertio Holdings, Inc.*+ | | | 305,900 | | | | 1,657,978 | | | |
Athira Pharma, Inc.* | | | 41,400 | | | | 122,130 | | | |
Avita Medical, Inc.* | | | 28,518 | | | | 485,091 | | | |
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Ultra-Small Company Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued) | | |
Showing percentage of net assets as of June 30, 2023
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Industry Company | | Shares | | | Value | | | |
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Common Stocks (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
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Health Care (continued) | | | | | | | |
Bolt Biotherapeutics, Inc.* | | | 26,000 | | | $ | 33,280 | | | |
Cabaletta Bio, Inc.*+ | | | 46,021 | | | | 594,131 | | | |
CareCloud, Inc.* | | | 211,251 | | | | 623,191 | | | |
Chimerix, Inc.* | | | 193,400 | | | | 234,014 | | | |
Cidara Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 60,060 | | | | 67,868 | | | |
Clearside Biomedical, Inc.* | | | 104,000 | | | | 116,480 | | | |
Clene, Inc.* | | | 100,774 | | | | 88,671 | | | |
Co.-Diagnostics, Inc.*+ | | | 272,900 | | | | 302,919 | | | |
Codexis, Inc.* | | | 132,600 | | | | 371,280 | | | |
Context Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 105,809 | | | | 169,294 | | | |
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 233,068 | | | | 342,610 | | | |
CVRx, Inc.* | | | 8,700 | | | | 134,328 | | | |
Cyclacel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 64,068 | | | | 37,352 | | | |
CytomX Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 62,024 | | | | 106,681 | | | |
Diffusion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 16,565 | | | | 54,996 | | | |
Dominari Holdings, Inc.* | | | 20,500 | | | | 59,655 | | | |
Electromed, Inc.* | | | 79,338 | | | | 849,710 | | | |
Enzo Biochem, Inc.* | | | 157,299 | | | | 289,430 | | | |
Eton Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*+ | | | 190,562 | | | | 665,061 | | | |
Exagen, Inc.* | | | 6,500 | | | | 18,850 | | | |
Eyenovia, Inc.* | | | 47,900 | | | | 113,523 | | | |
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*+ | | | 72,100 | | | | 627,270 | | | |
Fennec Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*+ | | | 34,200 | | | | 301,986 | | | |
FONAR Corp.* | | | 47,300 | | | | 808,830 | | | |
Forte Biosciences, Inc.* | | | 36,865 | | | | 38,340 | | | |
Harrow Health, Inc.* | | | 194,900 | | | | 3,710,896 | | | |
Harvard Bioscience, Inc.* | | | 89,383 | | | | 490,713 | | | |
Invivyd, Inc.* | | | 40,000 | | | | 42,000 | | | |
IRIDEX Corp.* | | | 226,900 | | | | 492,373 | | | |
Joint Corp. (The)* | | | 1,400 | | | | 18,900 | | | |
Kewaunee Scientific Corp.* | | | 16,900 | | | | 261,781 | | | |
Kronos Bio, Inc.* | | | 35,300 | | | | 60,716 | | | |
Lineage Cell Therapeutics, Inc.*+ | | | 324,200 | | | | 457,122 | | | |
Lipocine, Inc.* | | | 24,665 | | | | 123,325 | | | |
MEI Pharma, Inc.* | | | 10,600 | | | | 69,748 | | | |
Milestone Scientific, Inc.* | | | 243,700 | | | | 212,141 | | | |
Optinose, Inc.* | | | 105,600 | | | | 129,888 | | | |
Ovid therapeutics, Inc.*+ | | | 242,000 | | | | 793,760 | | | |
Passage Bio, Inc.* | | | 249,500 | | | | 234,854 | | | |
Phio Pharmaceuticals Corp.*+ | | | 23,486 | | | | 67,405 | | | |
Pro-Dex, Inc.* | | | 1,700 | | | | 32,385 | | | |
ProPhase Labs, Inc.*+ | | | 14,289 | | | | 103,738 | | | |
Protara Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 24,800 | | | | 59,272 | | | |
Pulmatrix, Inc.* | | | 9,700 | | | | 25,996 | | | |
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Industry Company | | Shares | | | Value | | | |
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Health Care (continued) | | | | | | | |
Pyxis Oncology, Inc.* | | | 115,900 | | | $ | 296,704 | | | |
Retractable Technologies, Inc.* | | | 66,434 | | | | 76,399 | | | |
scPharmaceuticals, Inc.*+ | | | 85,000 | | | | 866,150 | | | |
Semler Scientific, Inc.* | | | 23,800 | | | | 624,512 | | | |
Societal CDMO, Inc.* | | | 249,600 | | | | 274,560 | | | |
Stereotaxis, Inc.* | | | 66,200 | | | | 101,286 | | | |
SunLink Health Systems, Inc.* | | | 192,800 | | | | 175,448 | | | |
Sunshine Biopharma, Inc.* | | | 286,100 | | | | 141,476 | | | |
Tabula Rasa HealthCare, Inc.* | | | 29,800 | | | | 245,850 | | | |
Talaris Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 55,800 | | | | 169,632 | | | |
Tela Bio, Inc.* | | | 5,000 | | | | 50,650 | | | |
Terns Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 23,200 | | | | 203,000 | | | |
VYNE Therapeutics, Inc.*+ | | | 1,025 | | | | 4,162 | | | |
XBiotech, Inc.* | | | 56,900 | | | | 337,986 | | | |
Xilio Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 34,400 | | | | 90,128 | | | |
XOMA Corp.* | | | 200 | | | | 3,778 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | 21,415,739 | | | |
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Industrials - 8.92% | | | | | | | |
Acme United Corp. | | | 27,485 | | | | 685,476 | | | |
Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd.* | | | 8,900 | | | | 35,422 | | | |
ARC Document Solutions, Inc. | | | 343,350 | | | | 1,112,454 | | | |
Asure Software, Inc.* | | | 22,900 | | | | 278,464 | | | |
Ault Alliance, Inc.*+ | | | 4,700 | | | | 24,205 | | | |
Avalon Holdings Corp., Class A* | | | 14,700 | | | | 37,485 | | | |
Byrna Technologies, Inc.*+ | | | 46,130 | | | | 231,111 | | | |
DLH Holdings Corp.* | | | 89,020 | | | | 912,455 | | | |
Graham Corp.* | | | 13,500 | | | | 179,280 | | | |
Hudson Global, Inc.* | | | 10,958 | | | | 243,816 | | | |
Imperalis Holding Corp.* | | | 188,000 | | | | 22,560 | | | |
Innodata, Inc.* | | | 11,200 | | | | 126,896 | | | |
Innovative Solutions and Support, Inc.* | | | 6,400 | | | | 45,888 | | | |
Limbach Holdings, Inc.* | | | 7,100 | | | | 175,583 | | | |
LS Starrett Co. (The), Class A* | | | 31,001 | | | | 323,960 | | | |
LSI Industries, Inc. | | | 58,300 | | | | 732,248 | | | |
Mastech Digital, Inc.* | | | 13,697 | | | | 135,326 | | | |
Mistras Group, Inc.* | | | 89,400 | | | | 690,168 | | | |
Orion Group Holdings, Inc.* | | | 23,965 | | | | 67,342 | | | |
Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. | | | 4,700 | | | | 89,300 | | | |
Patriot Transportation Holding, Inc.* | | | 12,400 | | | | 103,664 | | | |
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Ultra-Small Company Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued) | | |
Showing percentage of net assets as of June 30, 2023
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Industry Company | | Shares | | | Value | | | |
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Common Stocks (continued) | | | | | | | |
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Industrials (continued) | | | | | | | |
Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc.* | | | 38,100 | | | $ | 320,040 | | | |
Quad/Graphics, Inc.* | | | 22,700 | | | | 85,352 | | | |
Quest Resource Holding Corp.* | | | 9,700 | | | | 63,244 | | | |
Sunworks, Inc.*+ | | | 302,073 | | | | 341,343 | | | |
Virco Mfg. Corp.* | | | 17,600 | | | | 73,392 | | | |
Willis Lease Finance Corp.* | | | 3,799 | | | | 148,655 | | | |
Yellow Corp.*+ | | | 98,949 | | | | 68,146 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
| | | | | | | 7,353,275 | | | |
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Information Technology - 12.28% | | | | | | | |
Airgain, Inc.* | | | 17,200 | | | | 92,880 | | | |
Amtech Systems, Inc.* | | | 7,800 | | | | 74,568 | | | |
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.*+ | | | 45,500 | | | | 271,180 | | | |
AstroNova, Inc.* | | | 28,300 | | | | 410,350 | | | |
Astrotech Corp.* | | | 4,700 | | | | 66,646 | | | |
AudioEye, Inc.* | | | 663 | | | | 3,242 | | | |
Brightcove, Inc.* | | | 63,600 | | | | 255,036 | | | |
Cemtrex, Inc.*+ | | | 18,929 | | | | 140,453 | | | |
Climb Global Solutions, Inc. | | | 2,500 | | | | 119,650 | | | |
Coda Octopus Group, Inc.*+ | | | 2,900 | | | | 23,809 | | | |
Computer Task Group, Inc.* | | | 128,810 | | | | 980,244 | | | |
CoreCard Corp.*+ | | | 3,401 | | | | 86,249 | | | |
Daktronics, Inc.* | | | 32,800 | | | | 209,920 | | | |
Immersion Corp. | | | 23,300 | | | | 164,964 | | | |
inTEST Corp.* | | | 98,934 | | | | 2,598,007 | | | |
Issuer Direct Corp.* | | | 5,268 | | | | 98,986 | | | |
Iteris, Inc.* | | | 99,800 | | | | 395,208 | | | |
Key Tronic Corp.* | | | 18,100 | | | | 102,627 | | | |
KVH Industries, Inc.* | | | 5,400 | | | | 49,356 | | | |
Mind CTI, Ltd. | | | 5,600 | | | | 10,948 | | | |
Minim, Inc.* | | | 27,881 | | | | 120,725 | | | |
Neonode, Inc.* | | | 25,123 | | | | 202,994 | | | |
Park City Group, Inc.+ | | | 12,627 | | | | 127,406 | | | |
PCTEL, Inc. | | | 172,769 | | | | 828,427 | | | |
Pixelworks, Inc.* | | | 20,902 | | | | 36,160 | | | |
Porch Group, Inc.* | | | 161,100 | | | | 222,318 | | | |
Quantum Corp.* | | | 84,800 | | | | 91,584 | | | |
RF Industries, Ltd.* | | | 29,696 | | | | 123,238 | | | |
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. | | | 1,795 | | | | 29,618 | | | |
SigmaTron International, Inc.* | | | 70,800 | | | | 229,392 | | | |
SilverSun Technologies, Inc.* | | | 1,900 | | | | 6,403 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Industry Company | | Shares | | | Value | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Information Technology (continued) | | | | | | | |
Synchronoss Technologies, Inc.* | | | 524,900 | | | $ | 487,685 | | | |
Taitron Components, Inc., Class A+ | | | 68,200 | | | | 284,394 | | | |
TESSCO Technologies, Inc.* | | | 49,629 | | | | 444,180 | | | |
TSR, Inc.*+ | | | 5,328 | | | | 36,071 | | | |
Universal Security Instruments, Inc.*+ | | | 100,600 | | | | 237,416 | | | |
Wireless Telecom Group, Inc.* | | | 191,592 | | | | 402,343 | | | |
Wrap Technologies, Inc.* | | | 38,400 | | | | 56,064 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | 10,120,741 | | | |
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Materials - 4.36% | | | | | | | |
Advanced Emissions Solutions, Inc.* | | | 306,164 | | | | 569,465 | | | |
Ampco-Pittsburgh Corp.* | | | 58,032 | | | | 184,542 | | | |
Ascent Industries Co.* | | | 43,255 | | | | 393,188 | | | |
Caledonia Mining Corp. PLC+ | | | 30,435 | | | | 353,655 | | | |
Core Molding Technologies, Inc.* | | | 17,708 | | | | 402,857 | | | |
Flexible Solutions International, Inc. | | | 55,300 | | | | 147,651 | | | |
Friedman Industries, Inc. | | | 90,521 | | | | 1,140,564 | | | |
Gold Resource Corp. | | | 316,848 | | | | 199,614 | | | |
Gulf Resources, Inc.* | | | 81,460 | | | | 202,021 | | | |
Northern Technologies International Corp. | | | 252 | | | | 2,699 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
| | | | | | | 3,596,256 | | | |
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Real Estate - 1.68% | | | | | | | |
Alpine Income Property Trust, Inc. | | | 31,094 | | | | 505,278 | | | |
American Realty Investors, Inc.* | | | 8,000 | | | | 174,240 | | | |
AMREP Corp.* | | | 28,100 | | | | 504,018 | | | |
Clipper Realty, Inc. | | | 26,863 | | | | 152,313 | | | |
Maui Land & Pineapple Co., Inc.* | | | 3,200 | | | | 45,568 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | 1,381,417 | | | |
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Utilities - 2.00% | | | | | | | |
Cadiz, Inc.*+ | | | 81,700 | | | | 331,702 | | | |
Consolidated Water Co., Ltd.+ | | | 38,600 | | | | 935,278 | | | |
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Ultra-Small Company Fund | | |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued) | | |
| |
Showing percentage of net assets as of June 30, 2023 | | |
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Industry Company | | | | | Shares | | | Value | | | | |
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Common Stocks (continued) | | | | | | | | | |
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Utilities (continued) | | | | | | | | | |
Spruce Power Holding Corp.* | | | | 466,600 | | | $ | 378,786 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | 1,645,766 | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS - 98.74% | | | | 81,358,895 | | | | | |
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(Cost $83,681,795) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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RIGHTS - 0.00% | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Enliven Therapeutics, Inc., CVR*Δ#+++ | | | | 18,900 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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TOTAL RIGHTS - 0.00% | | | | — | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $ — ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | Rate^ | | | Shares | | | Value | | | | |
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MONEY MARKET FUND - 0.50% | | | | | |
| | | | |
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio Class I | | | 4.99% | | | | 411,230 | | | | 411,230 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUND - 0.50% | | | | 411,230 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $411,230) | | | | | | | | | |
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INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH CASH PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING - 15.54% | | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund** | | | 5.16% | | | | 12,803,018 | | | | 12,803,018 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH CASH PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING - 15.54% | | | | 12,803,018 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $12,803,018) | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 114.78% | | | $ | 94,573,143 | | | | | |
(Cost $96,896,043) | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (14.78%) | | | | (12,178,456) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
NET ASSETS - 100.00% | | | $ | 82,394,687 | | | | | |
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# | Illiquid security as determined under procedures approved by the Board of Directors. The aggregate value of illiquid securities is $0, which is 0.00% of total net assets. |
Δ | Security was fair valued using significant unobservable inputs. As such, the security is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. |
* | Non-income producing security. |
** | This security represents the investment of the cash collateral received in connection with securities out on loan as of June 30, 2023. |
^ | Rate disclosed as of June 30, 2023. |
+ | This security or a portion of the security is out on loan at June 30, 2023. Total loaned securities had a value of $13,216,061, which included loaned securities with a value of $4,668 that have been sold and are pending settlement as of June 30, 2023. The total market value of loaned securities excluding these pending sales is $13,211,393. See Note 2 for disclosure of cash and non-cash collateral. |
+++ | No stated maturity date. |
CVR - Contingent Value Right
PLC - Public Limited Company
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Ultra-Small Company Fund | | |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued) | | |
| | |
Summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of 6/30/2023:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Valuation Inputs | |
| | Investment in Securities (Value) | |
| | Level 1 Quoted Prices | | | Level 2 Significant Observable Inputs | | | Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs | | | Total | |
Common Stocks (a) | | | $81,358,895 | | | | $– | | | | $– | | | | $81,358,895 | |
Rights | | | – | | | | – | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | |
Money Market Fund | | | 411,230 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 411,230 | |
Investments Purchased With Cash Proceeds From Securities Lending | | | 12,803,018 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 12,803,018 | |
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TOTAL | | | $94,573,143 | | | | $– | | | | $0 | | | | $94,573,143 | |
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(a) - Please refer to the Schedule of Investments for the industry classifications of these portfolio holdings.
Following is a reconciliation of Level 3 investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used to
determine fair value:
| | | | | | | | |
Investment in Securities (Value) | |
| | Rights | | | Total | |
| | |
Balance as of 06/30/2022 | | $ | – | | | $ | – | |
Purchases/Issuances | | | 0 | | | | 0 | |
Sales/Expirations | | | – | | | | – | |
Return of Capital | | | – | | | | – | |
Realized Gain/(Loss) | | | – | | | | – | |
Change in unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) | | | – | | | | – | |
Transfers in | | | – | | | | – | |
Transfers out | | | – | | | | – | |
| | | | |
Balance as of 06/30/2023 | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | |
| | | | |
Net change in unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) from investments held as of 06/30/2023 | | $ | – | | | $ | – | |
| | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Ultra-Small Company Market Fund MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (Unaudited) | | |
June 30, 2023
Dear Fellow Ultra-Small Company Market Fund Shareholder,
For the quarter ended June 30, 2023, our Fund returned +3.72%, underperforming our primary market benchmark, the Russell Microcap Index (+5.29%) and the Russell 2000 Index (+5.21%). The Fund outperformed the CRSP Cap-Based Portfolio 10 Index (+3.28%). It was a good quarter on an absolute basis, but a mixed one on a relative basis.
For the fiscal year, our Fund returned -0.01%, underperforming the Russell Microcap Index (+6.63%), the CRSP Cap-Based Portfolio 10 Index (+5.53%), and the Russell 2000 Index (+12.31%).
The table below presents our June quarter, one-year, five-year, 10-year, 15-year, and inception-to-date financial results. See the next page for a graph of performance since inception.
Standardized Returns as of June 30, 2023
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| | | | | | | | Annualized | |
| | Quarter | | | 1 Year | | | 5 Years | | | 10 Years | | | 15 Years | | | Since Inception (7/31/97) |
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Ultra-Small Company Market Fund | | | 3.72% | | | | -0.01% | | | | 0.95% | | | | 6.41% | | | | 7.11% | | | | 9.13% | |
Russell Microcap Index | | | 5.29% | | | | 6.63% | | | | 2.07% | | | | 7.29% | | | | 7.70% | | | | N/A | |
CRSP Cap-Based Portfolio 10 Index | | | 3.28% | | | | 5.53% | | | | 3.69% | | | | 7.85% | | | | 9.47% | | | | 9.91% | |
Russell 2000 Index | | | 5.21% | | | | 12.31% | | | | 4.21% | | | | 8.26% | | | | 8.43% | | | | 7.44% | |
Performance figures quoted in the table above represent past performance and are no guarantee of future results. Total return figures in the table above include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The table above does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.
The Russell Microcap Index measures the performance of the microcap segment of the US equity market. Microcap stocks make up less than 3% of the US equity market (by market cap) and consist of the smallest 1,000 securities in the small-cap Russell 2000® Index, plus the next 1,000 smallest eligible securities by market cap. The Russell Microcap Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer for the microcap segment trading on national exchanges. The Index is completely reconstituted annually to ensure new and growing equities are reflected and companies continue to reflect appropriate capitalization and value characteristics. The Russell 2000 Index is an unmanaged, market value weighted index that measures performance of the 2,000 companies that are between the 1,000th and 3,000th largest in the market with dividends reinvested. The CRSP Cap-Based Portfolio 10 Index is an unmanaged index of 769 of the smallest publicly traded US stocks with dividends reinvested, as reported by the Center for Research on Security Prices. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Periods longer than one year are annualized.
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Growth of a $10,000 Investment
from Inception July 31, 1997 to June 30, 2023
* | The Russell Microcap Index began on 6/30/2000, and the line graph for the Index begins at the same value as the Fund on that date. |
Detailed Explanation of Quarterly Performance
For the quarter, the Ultra-Small Company Market Fund returned +3.72%, underperforming the Russell Microcap Index. The Fund’s investment universe focuses on the smallest stocks within the US stock market (the CRSP 10 universe). This positioning detracted from relative results, as CRSP 10 stocks underperformed the Russell Microcap Index. On average, the Fund held about 78% of its assets in the CRSP 10 universe, versus roughly 16% for the benchmark.
The Fund’s sidestepping strategies, which seek to eliminate exposure to stocks with a high probability of a steep price decline, major financial distress or bankruptcy, helped performance relative to the CRSP 10 universe.
From a sector perspective, the Fund’s stock selection effect was negative. Holdings in the Health Care, Industrials, and Consumer Discretionary sectors detracted the most from relative performance. The Fund’s sector allocation effect was positive with an underweighting to the Financials sector contributing the most to relative returns.
The table below presents index performance numbers for stocks in the different CRSP deciles during various time periods.
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CRSP Decile1 | | Quarter | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | | 97.5 Years |
1 (ultra-large) | | 10.00% | | 21.53% | | 13.00% | | 13.36% | | 9.65% |
2 | | 4.37% | | 15.38% | | 10.22% | | 11.62% | | 10.63% |
3 | | 4.48% | | 13.45% | | 6.83% | | 10.08% | | 10.98% |
4 | | 6.80% | | 17.14% | | 6.36% | | 8.92% | | 10.80% |
5 | | 4.90% | | 13.03% | | 5.84% | | 8.11% | | 11.34% |
6 | | 4.65% | | 15.58% | | 5.46% | | 8.50% | | 11.25% |
7 | | 4.74% | | 15.03% | | 7.15% | | 10.39% | | 11.63% |
8 | | 5.75% | | 5.43% | | -0.73% | | 5.24% | | 11.14% |
9 | | 2.14% | | 3.68% | | 3.88% | | 8.68% | | 11.38% |
10 (ultra-small) | | 3.28% | | 5.53% | | 3.69% | | 7.85% | | 13.00% |
1 | Performance figures are as of the period ended June 30, 2023. The CRSP Cap-Based Portfolio Indexes are unmanaged indexes of publicly traded US stocks with dividends reinvested, grouped by market capitalization, as reported by the Center for Research in Security Prices. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. |
Detailed Explanation of Fiscal Year Performance
For the 12-month period, the Ultra-Small Company Market Fund returned -0.01%, underperforming the Russell Microcap Index. The Fund’s investment universe focuses on the smallest stocks within the US stock market (the CRSP 10 universe). This positioning detracted from relative results, as CRSP 10 stocks underperformed the Russell Microcap Index. On average, the Fund held about 83% of its assets in the CRSP 10 universe, versus roughly 18% for the benchmark.
The Fund’s sidestepping strategies, which eliminate exposure to stocks with a high probability of a steep price decline, major financial distress or bankruptcy, helped performance relative to the CRSP 10 universe.
From a sector perspective, the Fund’s stock selection effect was negative. Holdings in the Health Care, Consumer Discretionary, and Industrials sectors detracted the most from relative performance. The Fund’s sector allocation effect was positive with underweightings to the Financials and Real Estate sectors and an overweighting to the Energy sector contributing the most to relative returns.
Top Ten Holdings as of June 30, 2023
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Rank | | Description | | Industry | | % of Net Assets |
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1 | | Applied Digital Corp. | | Information Technology | | | 0.9 | % |
2 | | Savara, Inc. | | Health Care | | | 0.6 | % |
3 | | Tenaya Therapeutics, Inc. | | Health Care | | | 0.6 | % |
4 | | SEACOR Marine Holdings, Inc. | | Energy | | | 0.5 | % |
5 | | CompX International, Inc. | | Industrials | | | 0.5 | % |
6 | | Olema Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | | Health Care | | | 0.5 | % |
7 | | Greenhill & Co., Inc. | | Financials | | | 0.5 | % |
8 | | BlackSky Technology, Inc. | | Industrials | | | 0.5 | % |
9 | | Accuray, Inc. | | Health Care | | | 0.5 | % |
10 | | McEwen Mining, Inc. | | Materials | | | 0.4 | % |
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| | Total | | | | | 5.5 | % |
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Industry Sector Representation as of June 30, 2023
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| | % of Net Assets | | % of Russell Microcap Index | | Difference |
Communication Services | | | 4.3 | % | | | 3.0 | % | | | 1.3 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 13.5 | % | | | 9.8 | % | | | 3.7 | % |
Consumer Staples | | | 2.7 | % | | | 1.8 | % | | | 1.0 | % |
Energy | | | 4.9 | % | | | 5.2 | % | | | -0.3 | % |
Financials | | | 14.7 | % | | | 19.7 | % | | | -5.0 | % |
Health Care | | | 30.7 | % | | | 26.0 | % | | | 4.7 | % |
Industrials | | | 11.4 | % | | | 13.7 | % | | | -2.3 | % |
Information Technology | | | 11.6 | % | | | 11.9 | % | | | -0.3 | % |
Materials | | | 3.3 | % | | | 3.9 | % | | | -0.6 | % |
Real Estate | | | 1.2 | % | | | 4.1 | % | | | -2.9 | % |
Utilities | | | 0.9 | % | | | 0.9 | % | | | 0.0 | % |
Cash & Other Assets | | | 0.8 | % | | | 0.0 | % | | | 0.7 | % |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % | | | 100.0 | % | | | | |
Important Disclosure
The views expressed here are exclusively those of Fund management. These views, including those related to market sectors or individual stocks, are not meant as investment advice and should not be considered predictive in nature. Any favorable (or unfavorable) description of a holding applies only as of the quarter-end, June 30, 2023, unless otherwise stated. Security positions can and do change thereafter. Discussions of historical performance do not guarantee and may not be indicative of future performance.
The Fund is subject to very high, above-market risk (volatility) and is not an appropriate investment for short-term investors. Investments in ultra-small companies generally carry greater risk than is customarily associated with larger companies and even “small companies” for various reasons, such as narrower markets (fewer investors), limited financial resources, and greater trading difficulty.
Conclusion
Thank you for your continued investment in Ultra-Small Company Market Fund. We encourage your feedback; your reactions and concerns are important to us.
Sincerely,
The Investment Management Team
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
Showing percentage of net assets as of June 30, 2023
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Industry Company | | Shares | | | Value | | | | |
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COMMON STOCKS - 99.20% | | | | | | | | | |
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Communication Services - 4.26% | | | | | |
Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (The)*+ | | | 81,200 | | | $ | 371,896 | | | | | |
Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc., Class A* | | | 49,625 | | | | 50,618 | | | | | |
BuzzFeed, Inc.* | | | 332,000 | | | | 167,660 | | | | | |
Cardlytics, Inc.* | | | 73,000 | | | | 461,360 | | | | | |
Charge Enterprises, Inc.* | | | 150,500 | | | | 147,490 | | | | | |
Chicken Soup For The Soul Entertainment, Inc.*+ | | | 50,000 | | | | 59,250 | | | | | |
comScore, Inc.* | | | 252,700 | | | | 204,687 | | | | | |
Cumulus Media, Inc., Class A* | | | 45,000 | | | | 184,500 | | | | | |
DHI Group, Inc.* | | | 95,300 | | | | 364,999 | | | | | |
Emerald Holding, Inc.*+ | | | 41,000 | | | | 168,100 | | | | | |
EverQuote, Inc., Class A* | | | 29,500 | | | | 191,750 | | | | | |
FG Group Holdings, Inc.* | | | 75,000 | | | | 144,000 | | | | | |
Fluent, Inc.* | | | 356,100 | | | | 223,061 | | | | | |
Gaia, Inc.* | | | 33,400 | | | | 77,154 | | | | | |
Harte Hanks, Inc.* | | | 20,000 | | | | 109,600 | | | | | |
IDW Media Holdings, Inc., Class B* | | | 35,500 | | | | 23,039 | | | | | |
Innovid Corp.* | | | 350,000 | | | | 381,500 | | | | | |
KORE Group Holdings, Inc.*+ | | | 253,700 | | | | 309,514 | | | | | |
Leafly Holdings, Inc.* | | | 78,900 | | | | 22,881 | | | | | |
Lee Enterprises, Inc.* | | | 22,000 | | | | 296,340 | | | | | |
Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings, Inc., Class A* | | | 150,000 | | | | 97,500 | | | | | |
Marchex, Inc., Class B* | | | 124,500 | | | | 263,940 | | | | | |
Moving Image Technologies, Inc.* | | | 20,300 | | | | 23,751 | | | | | |
NII Holdings Escrow*Δ# | | | 287,700 | | | | 71,925 | | | | | |
Outbrain, Inc.* | | | 135,000 | | | | 664,200 | | | | | |
Saga Communications, Inc., Class A | | | 22,216 | | | | 474,534 | | | | | |
Salem Media Group, Inc.* | | | 94,000 | | | | 90,033 | | | | | |
Spok Holdings, Inc. | | | 55,416 | | | | 736,479 | | | | | |
Takung Art Co., Ltd.* | | | 76,000 | | | | 26,600 | | | | | |
Townsquare Media, Inc., Class A | | | 52,700 | | | | 627,657 | | | | | |
Travelzoo* | | | 30,443 | | | | 240,195 | | | | | |
TrueCar, Inc.* | | | 226,600 | | | | 512,116 | | | | | |
Zedge, Inc., Class B* | | | 33,780 | | | | 75,667 | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | 7,863,996 | | | | | |
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Consumer Discretionary - 13.56% | | | | | | | | | |
1stdibs.com, Inc.* | | | 147,900 | | | | 553,146 | | | | | |
Allbirds, Inc., Class A* | | | 275,000 | | | | 346,500 | | | | | |
AMCON Distributing Co. | | | 1,900 | | | | 385,700 | | | | | |
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American Outdoor Brands, Inc.* | | | 35,007 | | | $ | 303,861 | |
American Public Education, Inc.* | | | 8,500 | | | | 40,290 | |
Ark Restaurants Corp. | | | 14,500 | | | | 268,250 | |
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.* | | | 159,600 | | | | 201,096 | |
Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. | | | 30,644 | | | | 460,886 | |
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp.+ | | | 65,000 | | | | 595,400 | |
Brilliant Earth Group, Inc., Class A* | | | 22,800 | | | | 88,464 | |
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. | | | 10,000 | | | | 214,200 | |
BurgerFi International, Inc.* | | | 43,588 | | | | 68,433 | |
Canterbury Park Holding Corp. | | | 11,689 | | | | 272,120 | |
Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc.* | | | 150,000 | | | | 756,000 | |
Cato Corp. (The), Class A | | | 67,373 | | | | 541,005 | |
Citi Trends, Inc.* | | | 15,000 | | | | 264,900 | |
Conn’s, Inc.* | | | 50,000 | | | | 185,000 | |
Container Store Group, Inc. (The)* | | | 144,000 | | | | 452,160 | |
Cooper-Standard Holdings, Inc.* | | | 34,500 | | | | 491,970 | |
Culp, Inc.* | | | 40,000 | | | | 198,800 | |
Delta Apparel, Inc.* | | | 20,588 | | | | 215,762 | |
Dixie Group, Inc. (The)* | | | 117,000 | | | | 155,610 | |
Duluth Holdings, Inc., Class B* | | | 65,900 | | | | 413,852 | |
Educational Development Corp.* | | | 31,400 | | | | 37,366 | |
Emerson Radio Corp.* | | | 102,100 | | | | 60,239 | |
Envela Corp.* | | | 77,400 | | | | 569,664 | |
Escalade, Inc. | | | 34,508 | | | | 460,682 | |
Express, Inc.* | | | 96,500 | | | | 57,263 | |
F45 Training Holdings, Inc.* | | | 150,000 | | | | 75,000 | |
Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc.* | | | 74,106 | | | | 588,402 | |
Flanigan’s Enterprises, Inc.+ | | | 7,000 | | | | 214,550 | |
Flexsteel Industries, Inc. | | | 14,900 | | | | 293,679 | |
Fossil Group, Inc.* | | | 140,000 | | | | 359,800 | |
Grove Collaborative Holdings* | | | 72,025 | | | | 127,484 | |
Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co., Class A | | | 18,000 | | | | 173,880 | |
Hooker Furnishings Corp. | | | 31,560 | | | | 588,910 | |
Inspirato, Inc.*+ | | | 185,000 | | | | 181,300 | |
J Jill, Inc.* | | | 25,800 | | | | 552,894 | |
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
Showing percentage of net assets as of June 30, 2023
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Industry Company | | Shares | | | Value | | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary (continued) | | | | | |
JAKKS Pacific, Inc.* | | | 32,090 | | | $ | 640,837 | | | | | |
JOANN, Inc.+ | | | 205,000 | | | | 179,170 | | | | | |
Kandi Technologies Group, Inc.*+ | | | 141,700 | | | | 561,132 | | | | | |
Kirkland’s, Inc.*+ | | | 48,500 | | | | 135,315 | | | | | |
Lakeland Industries, Inc. | | | 23,457 | | | | 337,546 | | | | | |
Lifetime Brands, Inc. | | | 59,200 | | | | 334,480 | | | | | |
Lincoln Educational Services Corp.* | | | 77,705 | | | | 523,732 | | | | | |
Lulu’s Fashion Lounge Holdings, Inc.*+ | | | 125,500 | | | | 317,515 | | | | | |
Nathan’s Famous, Inc. | | | 5,200 | | | | 408,408 | | | | | |
Nautilus, Inc.* | | | 107,600 | | | | 131,272 | | | | | |
Noodles & Co.* | | | 111,000 | | | | 375,180 | | | | | |
PARTS iD, Inc.* | | | 170,900 | | | | 71,265 | | | | | |
PlayAGS, Inc.* | | | 78,300 | | | | 442,395 | | | | | |
Polished.com, Inc.* | | | 100,000 | | | | 46,000 | | | | | |
Potbelly Corp.* | | | 89,600 | | | | 786,688 | | | | | |
RealReal, Inc. (The)*+ | | | 200,000 | | | | 444,000 | | | | | |
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc.*+ | | | 33,500 | | | | 463,305 | | | | | |
Regis Corp.* | | | 144,500 | | | | 160,395 | | | | | |
Rent the Runway, Inc., Class A* | | | 203,500 | | | | 402,930 | | | | | |
Rocky Brands, Inc. | | | 18,900 | | | | 396,900 | | | | | |
Strattec Security Corp.* | | | 15,700 | | | | 285,740 | | | | | |
Superior Group of Cos., Inc. | | | 57,700 | | | | 538,918 | | | | | |
Superior Industries International, Inc.* | | | 102,500 | | | | 369,000 | | | | | |
Sypris Solutions, Inc.* | | | 84,404 | | | | 172,184 | | | | | |
ThredUp, Inc., Class A*+ | | | 200,000 | | | | 488,000 | | | | | |
Tilly’s, Inc., Class A* | | | 84,300 | | | | 590,943 | | | | | |
Unifi, Inc.* | | | 60,000 | | | | 484,200 | | | | | |
Universal Electronics, Inc.* | | | 10,200 | | | | 98,124 | | | | | |
Universal Technical Institute, Inc.* | | | 33,500 | | | | 231,485 | | | | | |
Vacasa, Inc., Class A* | | | 450,000 | | | | 305,325 | | | | | |
Vera Bradley, Inc.* | | | 118,700 | | | | 758,493 | | | | | |
Vince Holding Corp.* | | | 51,263 | | | | 149,175 | | | | | |
VOXX International Corp.*+ | | | 36,100 | | | | 450,528 | | | | | |
Vroom, Inc.* | | | 100,000 | | | | 144,000 | | | | | |
Wag! Group Co.* | | | 120,000 | | | | 252,000 | | | | | |
Weyco Group, Inc. | | | 24,500 | | | | 653,905 | | | | | |
Xcel Brands, Inc.* | | | 45,000 | | | | 78,750 | | | | | |
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Consumer Staples - 2.75% | | | | | |
Alico, Inc.+ | | | 24,550 | | | | 625,043 | | | | | |
Benson Hill, Inc.* | | | 130,000 | | | | 169,000 | | | | | |
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Consumer Staples (continued) | |
Blue Apron Holdings, Inc., Class A*+ | | | 7,291 | | | $ | 42,580 | |
Bridgford Foods Corp.*+ | | | 21,900 | | | | 252,069 | |
Farmer Bros Co.* | | | 54,900 | | | | 152,073 | |
Honest Co., Inc. (The)*+ | | | 59,500 | | | | 99,960 | |
Lifeway Foods, Inc.* | | | 37,401 | | | | 251,709 | |
Limoneira Co. | | | 50,000 | | | | 778,000 | |
Local Bounti Corp.*+ | | | 16,538 | | | | 44,983 | |
Mannatech, Inc. | | | 8,300 | | | | 103,335 | |
Natural Alternatives International, Inc.* | | | 31,610 | | | | 234,546 | |
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. | | | 34,000 | | | | 416,840 | |
Planet Green Holdings Corp.* | | | 83,000 | | | | 41,915 | |
Real Good Food Co., Inc. (The)* | | | 10,000 | | | | 34,700 | |
Rite Aid Corp.*+ | | | 125,000 | | | | 188,750 | |
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc.* | | | 36,500 | | | | 197,465 | |
Splash Beverage Group, Inc.* | | | 127,300 | | | | 142,576 | |
Thorne HealthTech, Inc.* | | | 61,200 | | | | 287,640 | |
United-Guardian, Inc. | | | 13,466 | | | | 114,730 | |
Village Super Market, Inc., Class A+ | | | 23,000 | | | | 524,860 | |
Vintage Wine Estates, Inc.*+ | | | 250,100 | | | | 213,961 | |
Zevia PBC, Class A* | | | 35,000 | | | | 150,850 | |
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Energy - 4.90% | | | | | |
Adams Resources & Energy, Inc. | | | 13,400 | | | | 471,010 | |
Aemetis, Inc.*+ | | | 90,000 | | | | 659,700 | |
Barnwell Industries, Inc. | | | 35,000 | | | | 89,254 | |
Battalion Oil Corp.* | | | 56,500 | | | | 322,615 | |
Camber Energy, Inc.* | | | 50,000 | | | | 31,880 | |
Comstock, Inc.* | | | 129,000 | | | | 94,131 | |
Evolution Petroleum Corp. | | | 60,800 | | | | 490,656 | |
Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.* | | | 17,000 | | | | 435,030 | |
Geospace Technologies Corp.* | | | 35,000 | | | | 271,950 | |
Gran Tierra Energy, Inc.* | | | 45,000 | | | | 220,950 | |
Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc.* | | | 65,348 | | | | 212,381 | |
Houston American Energy Corp.* | | | 28,000 | | | | 59,640 | |
Independence Contract Drilling, Inc.* | | | 55,000 | | | | 150,150 | |
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
Showing percentage of net assets as of June 30, 2023
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Industry Company | | Shares | | | Value | | | | |
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Common Stocks (continued) | | | | | | | | | |
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Energy (continued) | | | | | |
KLX Energy Services Holdings, Inc.*+ | | | 51,702 | | | $ | 503,061 | | | | | |
Mammoth Energy Services, Inc.* | | | 100,000 | | | | 483,000 | | | | | |
Mexco Energy Corp. | | | 8,000 | | | | 96,080 | | | | | |
MIND Technology, Inc.* | | | 12,515 | | | | 7,884 | | | | | |
NACCO Industries, Inc., Class A | | | 13,470 | | | | 466,870 | | | | | |
Natural Gas Services Group, Inc.* | | | 58,102 | | | | 575,210 | | | | | |
Nine Energy Service, Inc.*+ | | | 92,700 | | | | 355,041 | | | | | |
Oil States International, Inc.* | | | 46,800 | | | | 349,596 | | | | | |
Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc., Class A* | | | 93,996 | | | | 391,963 | | | | | |
PEDEVCO Corp.* | | | 195,000 | | | | 178,425 | | | | | |
PHX Minerals, Inc. | | | 120,200 | | | | 375,024 | | | | | |
Ranger Energy Services, Inc.* | | | 24,700 | | | | 252,928 | | | | | |
Ring Energy, Inc.*+ | | | 68,650 | | | | 117,392 | | | | | |
SEACOR Marine Holdings, Inc.* | | | 85,805 | | | | 980,751 | | | | | |
Smart Sand, Inc.* | | | 133,200 | | | | 218,448 | | | | | |
Superior Drilling Products, Inc.* | | | 125,100 | | | | 153,873 | | | | | |
VAALCO Energy, Inc. | | | 7,200 | | | | 27,072 | | | | | |
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Financials - 14.69% | | | | | | | | | |
Acacia Research Corp.* | | | 123,100 | | | | 512,096 | | | | | |
AmeriServ Financial, Inc. | | | 44,171 | | | | 112,194 | | | | | |
Ashford, Inc.* | | | 5,000 | | | | 48,600 | | | | | |
Associated Capital Group, Inc., Class A+ | | | 10,000 | | | | 354,000 | | | | | |
Atlantic American Corp.*# | | | 116,256 | | | | 224,374 | | | | | |
Auburn National BanCorp, Inc. | | | 7,500 | | | | 160,800 | | | | | |
Bank7 Corp. | | | 26,910 | | | | 660,102 | | | | | |
BankFinancial Corp. | | | 30,600 | | | | 250,308 | | | | | |
Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. | | | 14,805 | | | | 360,946 | | | | | |
BayCom Corp. | | | 32,200 | | | | 537,096 | | | | | |
BCB Bancorp, Inc. | | | 10,000 | | | | 117,400 | | | | | |
BM Technologies, Inc.* | | | 56,636 | | | | 168,775 | | | | | |
C&F Financial Corp. | | | 10,690 | | | | 574,053 | | | | | |
California BanCorp* | | | 17,200 | | | | 258,000 | | | | | |
CB Financial Services, Inc. | | | 10,000 | | | | 203,200 | | | | | |
Chemung Financial Corp.+ | | | 16,298 | | | | 626,006 | | | | | |
Citizens Community Bancorp, Inc. | | | 28,600 | | | | 253,110 | | | | | |
Citizens Holding Co.+ | | | 25,070 | | | | 305,854 | | | | | |
Citizens, Inc.*+ | | | 125,331 | | | | 302,048 | | | | | |
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Financials (continued) | |
Codorus Valley Bancorp, Inc.+ | | | 23,437 | | | $ | 459,600 | |
Cohen & Co., Inc.+ | | | 9,500 | | | | 38,475 | |
Colony Bankcorp, Inc. | | | 45,076 | | | | 424,616 | |
Community West Bancshares | | | 21,657 | | | | 265,515 | |
Conifer Holdings, Inc.* | | | 13,000 | | | | 22,880 | |
Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc.*+ | | | 60,500 | | | | 706,035 | |
Curo Group Holdings Corp. | | | 10,000 | | | | 13,500 | |
Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. | | | 19,521 | | | | 258,263 | |
eHealth, Inc.* | | | 65,000 | | | | 522,600 | |
ESSA Bancorp, Inc.+ | | | 22,143 | | | | 331,038 | |
Evans Bancorp, Inc. | | | 14,600 | | | | 363,978 | |
FG Financial Group, Inc.* | | | 30,000 | | | | 55,500 | |
Finwise Bancorp* | | | 33,292 | | | | 297,963 | |
First Financial Northwest, Inc. | | | 21,600 | | | | 245,592 | |
First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. | | | 42,356 | | | | 476,505 | |
First Internet Bancorp | | | 19,500 | | | | 289,575 | |
First Northwest Bancorp | | | 26,600 | | | | 302,708 | |
First United Corp. | | | 23,292 | | | | 332,144 | |
First Western Financial, Inc.* | | | 27,051 | | | | 503,149 | |
Greenhill & Co., Inc. | | | 64,900 | | | | 950,785 | |
Hallmark Financial Services, Inc.* | | | 10,510 | | | | 58,856 | |
Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. | | | 31,148 | | | | 559,107 | |
Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc.* | | | 126,000 | | | | 485,100 | |
HMN Financial, Inc. | | | 18,800 | | | | 352,312 | |
Investar Holding Corp. | | | 25,300 | | | | 306,383 | |
Katapult Holdings, Inc.* | | | 310,400 | | | | 279,360 | |
Kentucky First Federal Bancorp | | | 16,000 | | | | 99,360 | |
Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc. | | | 27,150 | | | | 300,551 | |
Landmark Bancorp, Inc. | | | 8,205 | | | | 178,869 | |
Magyar Bancorp, Inc. | | | 12,579 | | | | 130,318 | |
Malvern Bancorp, Inc.*+ | | | 21,100 | | | | 332,325 | |
Marygold Cos., Inc. (The)* | | | 79,767 | | | | 86,946 | |
Medallion Financial Corp.+ | | | 86,744 | | | | 686,145 | |
Meridian Corp. | | | 34,200 | | | | 335,160 | |
Northrim BanCorp, Inc. | | | 8,195 | | | | 322,309 | |
Norwood Financial Corp.+ | | | 25,512 | | | | 753,369 | |
Ocwen Financial Corp.*+ | | | 7,016 | | | | 210,270 | |
Ohio Valley Banc Corp. | | | 13,000 | | | | 318,500 | |
OP Bancorp | | | 38,000 | | | | 320,340 | |
Oportun Financial Corp.* | | | 70,000 | | | | 417,900 | |
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Patriot National Bancorp, Inc.* | | | 4,500 | | | $ | 38,475 | | | | | |
Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc.+ | | | 16,066 | | | | 402,132 | | | | | |
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. | | | 17,230 | | | | 314,103 | | | | | |
Ponce Financial Group, Inc.*+ | | | 50,699 | | | | 440,574 | | | | | |
Princeton Bancorp, Inc.+ | | | 20,266 | | | | 553,667 | | | | | |
Provident Financial Holdings, Inc. | | | 18,817 | | | | 243,116 | | | | | |
Republic First Bancorp, Inc.* | | | 175,000 | | | | 157,500 | | | | | |
Riverview Bancorp, Inc. | | | 57,606 | | | | 290,334 | | | | | |
Safeguard Scientifics, Inc.* | | | 60,500 | | | | 99,825 | | | | | |
Security National Financial Corp., Class A* | | | 69,390 | | | | 615,489 | | | | | |
Silvercrest Asset Management Group, Inc., Class A | | | 24,602 | | | | 498,191 | | | | | |
Southern States Bancshares, Inc. | | | 20,000 | | | | 422,000 | | | | | |
Summit State Bank | | | 17,820 | | | | 269,260 | | | | | |
Territorial Bancorp, Inc. | | | 30,307 | | | | 372,170 | | | | | |
Third Coast Bancshares, Inc.* | | | 32,400 | | | | 514,188 | | | | | |
Timberland Bancorp, Inc. | | | 23,900 | | | | 611,362 | | | | | |
Union Bankshares, Inc. | | | 14,951 | | | | 343,200 | | | | | |
United Security Bancshares | | | 15,000 | | | | 99,900 | | | | | |
USCB Financial Holdings, Inc.* | | | 17,500 | | | | 178,500 | | | | | |
Usio, Inc.* | | | 90,000 | | | | 167,400 | | | | | |
Western New England Bancorp, Inc. | | | 68,844 | | | | 402,049 | | | | | |
Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. | | | 36,000 | | | | 446,400 | | | | | |
WVS Financial Corp. | | | 16,800 | | | | 206,808 | | | | | |
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4D Molecular Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 23,500 | | | | 424,645 | | | | | |
Absci Corp.*+ | | | 239,600 | | | | 364,192 | | | | | |
Accuray, Inc.* | | | 223,200 | | | | 863,784 | | | | | |
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 12,370 | | | | 13,731 | | | | | |
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc.*+ | | | 3,836 | | | | 49,906 | | | | | |
Actinium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*+ | | | 61,966 | | | | 459,788 | | | | | |
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Acumen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 134,633 | | | $ | 647,585 | |
Acutus Medical, Inc.* | | | 79,500 | | | | 70,596 | |
Adverum Biotechnologies, Inc.* | | | 50,000 | | | | 79,500 | |
AgeX Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 140,000 | | | | 125,048 | |
AIM ImmunoTech, Inc.* | | | 97,900 | | | | 65,593 | |
Aligos Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 92,000 | | | | 89,332 | |
Alimera Sciences, Inc.*+ | | | 20,000 | | | | 58,400 | |
Allakos, Inc.* | | | 50,000 | | | | 218,000 | |
Alpha Teknova, Inc.*+ | | | 70,000 | | | | 186,900 | |
Altimmune, Inc.* | | | 130,000 | | | | 458,900 | |
ALX Oncology Holdings, Inc.*+ | | | 48,500 | | | | 364,235 | |
American Shared Hospital Services* | | | 33,700 | | | | 86,117 | |
AN2 Therapeutics, Inc.*+ | | | 25,000 | | | | 212,500 | |
Annexon, Inc.* | | | 92,500 | | | | 325,600 | |
Annovis Bio, Inc.*+ | | | 22,500 | | | | 321,525 | |
Applied Molecular Transport, Inc.* | | | 100,000 | | | | 25,800 | |
Applied Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 110,000 | | | | 140,800 | |
Apyx Medical Corp.*+ | | | 158,000 | | | | 794,740 | |
Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc.*+ | | | 142,356 | | | | 234,887 | |
Aravive, Inc.*+ | | | 140,300 | | | | 176,778 | |
Armata Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*#+ | | | 184,682 | | | | 210,537 | |
Assembly Biosciences, Inc.* | | | 165,000 | | | | 189,750 | |
Astria Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 35,000 | | | | 291,550 | |
Athira Pharma, Inc.* | | | 102,000 | | | | 300,900 | |
ATI Physical Therapy, Inc.*+ | | | 3,400 | | | | 31,110 | |
Atreca, Inc., Class A* | | | 150,000 | | | | 147,000 | |
Aveanna Healthcare Holdings, Inc.* | | | 188,300 | | | | 318,227 | |
Avrobio, Inc.* | | | 96,000 | | | | 91,210 | |
Axcella Health, Inc.* | | | 195,009 | | | | 42,570 | |
BioAtla, Inc.* | | | 77,000 | | | | 231,000 | |
Biodesix, Inc.* | | | 221,800 | | | | 272,814 | |
BiomX, Inc.* | | | 49,500 | | | | 17,820 | |
Biora Therapeutics, Inc.*+ | | | 17,280 | | | | 66,528 | |
Bioventus, Inc., Class A*+ | | | 130,000 | | | | 375,700 | |
Black Diamond Therapeutics, Inc.*+ | | | 67,800 | | | | 342,390 | |
Bolt Biotherapeutics, Inc.* | | | 75,200 | | | | 96,256 | |
C4 Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 100,000 | | | | 275,000 | |
Candel Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 124,895 | | | | 157,368 | |
CareCloud, Inc.* | | | 67,363 | | | | 198,721 | |
Carisma Therapeutics, Inc.+ | | | 5,000 | | | | 43,850 | |
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CEL-SCI Corp.* | | | 83,600 | | | $ | 201,476 | | | | | |
Century Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 165,000 | | | | 521,400 | | | | | |
Chimerix, Inc.* | | | 221,000 | | | | 267,410 | | | | | |
China Pharma Holdings, Inc.* | | | 14,500 | | | | 4,946 | | | | | |
Clearside Biomedical, Inc.* | | | 175,600 | | | | 196,672 | | | | | |
Cognition Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 66,200 | | | | 121,146 | | | | | |
CorMedix, Inc.*+ | | | 82,700 | | | | 327,906 | | | | | |
Corvus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 105,700 | | | | 242,053 | | | | | |
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 49,887 | | | | 73,334 | | | | | |
Curis, Inc.* | | | 240,000 | | | | 199,200 | | | | | |
CVRx, Inc.* | | | 50,195 | | | | 775,011 | | | | | |
Cyclerion Therapeutics, Inc.*+ | | | 5,350 | | | | 21,988 | | | | | |
CytomX Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 176,000 | | | | 302,720 | | | | | |
Daxor Corp.*+ | | | 9,400 | | | | 91,462 | | | | | |
Decibel Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 114,400 | | | | 440,440 | | | | | |
Eiger BioPharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 202,800 | | | | 142,771 | | | | | |
Electromed, Inc.* | | | 27,000 | | | | 289,170 | | | | | |
Elevation Oncology, Inc.* | | | 50,000 | | | | 76,000 | | | | | |
Elicio Therapeutics, Inc.*+ | | | 12,500 | | | | 118,750 | | | | | |
Eliem Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 53,323 | | | | 149,304 | | | | | |
Enliven Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 16,700 | | | | 340,847 | | | | | |
Enzo Biochem, Inc.* | | | 146,500 | | | | 269,560 | | | | | |
Equillium, Inc.* | | | 123,500 | | | | 92,625 | | | | | |
Eton Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*+ | | | 50,900 | | | | 177,641 | | | | | |
Exagen, Inc.* | | | 39,000 | | | | 113,100 | | | | | |
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*+ | | | 80,000 | | | | 696,000 | | | | | |
Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc.*+ | | | 126,500 | | | | 417,450 | | | | | |
G1 Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 115,000 | | | | 286,350 | | | | | |
Gain Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 46,100 | | | | 206,528 | | | | | |
Galecto, Inc.* | | | 165,000 | | | | 415,800 | | | | | |
Galera Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 108,200 | | | | 337,584 | | | | | |
GlycoMimetics, Inc.*+ | | | 130,500 | | | | 227,070 | | | | | |
Graphite Bio, Inc.* | | | 120,250 | | | | 312,650 | | | | | |
Great Elm Group, Inc.* | | | 104,597 | | | | 214,424 | | | | | |
Gritstone bio, Inc.*+ | | | 182,900 | | | | 356,655 | | | | | |
Harpoon Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 88,000 | | | | 62,480 | | | | | |
Harvard Bioscience, Inc.* | | | 102,017 | | | | 560,073 | | | | | |
HCW Biologics, Inc.* | | | 82,600 | | | | 179,242 | | | | | |
Homology Medicines, Inc.* | | | 145,600 | | | | 128,856 | | | | | |
Hookipa Pharma, Inc.* | | | 87,500 | | | | 77,000 | | | | | |
Hyperfine, Inc.* | | | 129,500 | | | | 278,425 | | | | | |
Icosavax, Inc.*+ | | | 35,000 | | | | 347,550 | | | | | |
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IGC Pharma, Inc.* | | | 69,000 | | | $ | 21,500 | |
Ikena Oncology, Inc.* | | | 107,350 | | | | 704,216 | |
Immuneering Corp., Class A*+ | | | 34,949 | | | | 354,383 | |
Immunic, Inc.* | | | 95,000 | | | | 238,450 | |
Impel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*+ | | | 60,000 | | | | 76,200 | |
IN8bio, Inc.* | | | 43,700 | | | | 67,298 | |
InfuSystem Holdings, Inc.*+ | | | 54,800 | | | | 527,724 | |
Inozyme Pharma, Inc.* | | | 113,200 | | | | 630,524 | |
InspireMD, Inc.*+ | | | 13,667 | | | | 34,304 | |
Instil Bio, Inc.* | | | 59,500 | | | | 32,784 | |
Invivyd, Inc.* | | | 258,100 | | | | 271,005 | |
IO Biotech, Inc.*+ | | | 132,200 | | | | 259,112 | |
IRIDEX Corp.* | | | 75,000 | | | | 162,750 | |
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 3,500 | | | | 51,065 | |
KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 10,500 | | | | 94,500 | |
Kewaunee Scientific Corp.* | | | 13,200 | | | | 204,468 | |
Kezar Life Sciences, Inc.* | | | 183,900 | | | | 450,555 | |
Know Labs, Inc.* | | | 100,000 | | | | 101,000 | |
Kronos Bio, Inc.* | | | 42,500 | | | | 73,100 | |
Landos Biopharma, Inc.* | | | 2,098 | | | | 8,791 | |
Larimar Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 135,000 | | | | 422,550 | |
Leap Therapeutics, Inc.*+ | | | 28,830 | | | | 90,238 | |
LifeMD, Inc.*+ | | | 108,300 | | | | 471,105 | |
Lineage Cell Therapeutics, Inc.*+ | | | 442,900 | | | | 624,489 | |
Longboard Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 50,000 | | | | 367,000 | |
Lucid Diagnostics, Inc.* | | | 135,000 | | | | 187,650 | |
Lumos Pharma, Inc.* | | | 46,744 | | | | 154,255 | |
Lyra Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 94,900 | | | | 390,039 | |
MAIA Biotechnology, Inc.*+ | | | 26,600 | | | | 58,520 | |
Matinas BioPharma Holdings, Inc.* | | | 170,000 | | | | 61,200 | |
MediciNova, Inc.* | | | 140,247 | | | | 322,568 | |
Merrimack Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 32,500 | | | | 399,750 | |
Milestone Scientific, Inc.* | | | 274,500 | | | | 238,952 | |
MiNK Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 8,500 | | | | 17,850 | |
NanoViricides, Inc.*+ | | | 94,039 | | | | 108,145 | |
Nautilus Biotechnology, Inc.* | | | 38,800 | | | | 150,156 | |
Neuronetics, Inc.* | | | 60,205 | | | | 129,441 | |
NeuroPace, Inc.* | | | 54,548 | | | | 244,921 | |
NexImmune, Inc.* | | | 50,000 | | | | 13,945 | |
NextCure, Inc.* | | | 89,900 | | | | 161,820 | |
NightHawk Biosciences, Inc.* | | | 100,000 | | | | 66,990 | |
Nkarta, Inc.* | | | 115,000 | | | | 251,850 | |
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NRX Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 160,700 | | | $ | 77,698 | | | | | |
Olema Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 106,087 | | | | 957,966 | | | | | |
Omeros Corp.*+ | | | 109,200 | | | | 594,048 | | | | | |
Optinose, Inc.*+ | | | 285,000 | | | | 350,550 | | | | | |
Oragenics, Inc.* | | | 7,334 | | | | 24,261 | | | | | |
OraSure Technologies, Inc.* | | | 100,000 | | | | 501,000 | | | | | |
ORIC Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*+ | | | 97,000 | | | | 752,720 | | | | | |
Orthofix Medical, Inc.* | | | 31,222 | | | | 563,869 | | | | | |
Ovid therapeutics, Inc.*+ | | | 227,700 | | | | 746,856 | | | | | |
Palatin Technologies, Inc.* | | | 24,800 | | | | 52,080 | | | | | |
Pardes Biosciences, Inc.* | | | 51,000 | | | | 92,310 | | | | | |
Passage Bio, Inc.* | | | 140,100 | | | | 131,876 | | | | | |
Personalis, Inc.* | | | 154,500 | | | | 290,460 | | | | | |
Perspective Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 184,000 | | | | 122,912 | | | | | |
PhenomeX, Inc.* | | | 175,000 | | | | 85,750 | | | | | |
Pluri, Inc.* | | | 102,600 | | | | 82,285 | | | | | |
PMV Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*+ | | | 95,000 | | | | 594,700 | | | | | |
Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc.* | | | 90,000 | | | | 103,500 | | | | | |
Precision BioSciences, Inc.* | | | 223,500 | | | | 117,561 | | | | | |
Prelude Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 36,949 | | | | 166,270 | | | | | |
Protalix BioTherapeutics, Inc.*+ | | | 155,000 | | | | 310,000 | | | | | |
Protara Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 39,200 | | | | 93,688 | | | | | |
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.* | | | 143,200 | | | | 505,496 | | | | | |
Pyxis Oncology, Inc.*+ | | | 170,295 | | | | 435,955 | | | | | |
Quantum-Si, Inc.* | | | 340,000 | | | | 608,600 | | | | | |
Quince Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 55,000 | | | | 82,775 | | | | | |
Rallybio Corp.*+ | | | 18,000 | | | | 101,880 | | | | | |
Regional Health Properties, Inc.* | | | 10,000 | | | | 36,000 | | | | | |
Relmada Therapeutics, Inc.*+ | | | 77,700 | | | | 191,142 | | | | | |
Reneo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*+ | | | 57,500 | | | | 377,200 | | | | | |
Retractable Technologies, Inc.* | | | 25,000 | | | | 28,750 | | | | | |
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 375,000 | | | | 483,750 | | | | | |
SAB Biotherapeutics, Inc.* | | | 84,000 | | | | 69,720 | | | | | |
Savara, Inc.*+ | | | 366,393 | | | | 1,170,626 | | | | | |
Science 37 Holdings, Inc.* | | | 100,000 | | | | 21,250 | | | | | |
scPharmaceuticals, Inc.*+ | | | 56,300 | | | | 573,697 | | | | | |
SCYNEXIS, Inc.* | | | 74,500 | | | | 219,775 | | | | | |
Seer, Inc.* | | | 133,200 | | | | 568,764 | | | | | |
Selecta Biosciences, Inc.* | | | 435,000 | | | | 487,200 | | | | | |
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Sensei Biotherapeutics, Inc.* | | | 112,900 | | | $ | 128,706 | |
Senti Biosciences, Inc.* | | | 145,000 | | | | 90,422 | |
Sera Prognostics, Inc., Class A* | | | 73,305 | | | | 241,540 | |
Shattuck Labs, Inc.* | | | 96,400 | | | | 300,768 | |
Sientra, Inc.*+ | | | 20,200 | | | | 59,186 | |
Sigilon Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 9,615 | | | | 216,434 | |
Singular Genomics Systems, Inc.* | | | 263,600 | | | | 218,788 | |
Solid Biosciences, Inc.* | | | 25,071 | | | | 131,372 | |
Sonendo, Inc.* | | | 181,500 | | | | 246,840 | |
Sonida Senior Living, Inc.* | | | 20,615 | | | | 179,763 | |
Spero Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 109,800 | | | | 159,210 | |
Spruce Biosciences, Inc.* | | | 85,000 | | | | 182,750 | |
SQZ Biotechnologies Co.* | | | 62,400 | | | | 16,848 | |
Standard BioTools, Inc.*+ | | | 212,000 | | | | 409,160 | |
Star Equity Holdings, Inc.* | | | 78,390 | | | | 82,310 | |
Stereotaxis, Inc.* | | | 242,100 | | | | 370,413 | |
SunLink Health Systems, Inc.* | | | 40,000 | | | | 36,400 | |
Surface Oncology, Inc.* | | | 132,500 | | | | 115,222 | |
Synlogic, Inc.* | | | 141,900 | | | | 61,017 | |
Syros Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 38,670 | | | | 121,810 | |
Tabula Rasa HealthCare, Inc.* | | | 68,000 | | | | 561,000 | |
Tactile Systems Technology, Inc.* | | | 27,800 | | | | 693,054 | |
Talaris Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 93,500 | | | | 284,240 | |
Talkspace, Inc.* | | | 349,000 | | | | 443,230 | |
Taysha Gene Therapies, Inc.* | | | 150,700 | | | | 99,613 | |
Tela Bio, Inc.* | | | 52,000 | | | | 526,760 | |
Telesis Bio, Inc.* | | | 117,000 | | | | 184,860 | |
Tenaya Therapeutics, Inc.*+ | | | 181,900 | | | | 1,067,753 | |
Terns Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 24,000 | | | | 210,000 | |
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.* | | | 42,000 | | | | 173,040 | |
Theriva Biologics, Inc.* | | | 28,528 | | | | 28,528 | |
Third Harmonic Bio, Inc.* | | | 89,100 | | | | 428,571 | |
Trevi Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 173,881 | | | | 415,576 | |
TScan Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 50,000 | | | | 125,000 | |
UNITY Biotechnology, Inc.* | | | 50,000 | | | | 127,500 | |
Vapotherm, Inc.* | | | 149,500 | | | | 66,527 | |
Vaxxinity, Inc., Class A*+ | | | 72,000 | | | | 181,440 | |
Verastem, Inc.* | | | 29,583 | | | | 220,098 | |
Verrica Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*+ | | | 74,550 | | | | 430,153 | |
Vigil Neuroscience, Inc.* | | | 5,064 | | | | 47,602 | |
Viracta Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 125,000 | | | | 176,250 | |
VolitionRX, Ltd.* | | | 170,000 | | | | 236,300 | |
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Vor BioPharma, Inc.* | | | 95,000 | | | $ | 293,550 | | | | | |
Werewolf Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 80,011 | | | | 244,034 | | | | | |
Xeris Biopharma Holdings, Inc.* | | | 255,151 | | | | 668,496 | | | | | |
Xilio Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 76,081 | | | | 199,332 | | | | | |
XOMA Corp.*+ | | | 25,000 | | | | 472,250 | | | | | |
Xtant Medical Holdings, Inc.* | | | 100,000 | | | | 92,990 | | | | | |
Y-mAbs Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 75,000 | | | | 509,250 | | | | | |
Zevra Therapeutics, Inc.*+ | | | 89,443 | | | | 456,159 | | | | | |
Zimvie, Inc.* | | | 35,000 | | | | 393,050 | | | | | |
Zynerba Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 52,200 | | | | 17,017 | | | | | |
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Acme United Corp. | | | 11,535 | | | | 287,683 | | | | | |
AgEagle Aerial Systems, Inc.* | | | 200,000 | | | | 46,000 | | | | | |
Air Industries Group* | | | 9,000 | | | | 31,950 | | | | | |
Air T, Inc.* | | | 17,250 | | | | 432,975 | | | | | |
ALJ Regional Holdings, Inc.*# | | | 109,100 | | | | 214,927 | | | | | |
Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd.* | | | 52,900 | | | | 210,542 | | | | | |
American Superconductor Corp.* | | | 90,000 | | | | 563,400 | | | | | |
ARC Document Solutions, Inc. | | | 167,400 | | | | 542,376 | | | | | |
Avalon Holdings Corp., Class A* | | | 3,900 | | | | 9,945 | | | | | |
BGSF, Inc. | | | 39,700 | | | | 378,341 | | | | | |
Bird Global, Inc., Class A* | | | 30,000 | | | | 60,600 | | | | | |
BlackSky Technology, Inc.*+ | | | 400,000 | | | | 888,000 | | | | | |
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. | | | 8,000 | | | | 205,720 | | | | | |
Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.*+ | | | 14,100 | | | | 156,510 | | | | | |
CompX International, Inc. | | | 44,200 | | | | 963,560 | | | | | |
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp.* | | | 32,400 | | | | 47,952 | | | | | |
Eastern Co. (The) | | | 21,200 | | | | 383,508 | | | | | |
Espey Mfg. & Electronics Corp. | | | 9,108 | | | | 152,513 | | | | | |
ESS Tech, Inc.* | | | 150,000 | | | | 220,500 | | | | | |
FreightCar America, Inc.* | | | 73,000 | | | | 217,540 | | | | | |
GEE Group, Inc.* | | | 77,600 | | | | 39,754 | | | | | |
Gencor Industries, Inc.*+ | | | 29,200 | | | | 454,936 | | | | | |
Graham Corp.* | | | 22,495 | | | | 298,734 | | | | | |
Hudson Global, Inc.* | | | 10,942 | | | | 243,460 | | | | | |
Hurco Cos., Inc. | | | 15,500 | | | | 335,575 | | | | | |
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Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc.* | | | 230,000 | | | $ | 179,860 | |
Hyzon Motors, Inc.*+ | | | 350,000 | | | | 335,475 | |
Innodata, Inc.* | | | 65,955 | | | | 747,270 | |
INNOVATE Corp.*+ | | | 326,392 | | | | 571,186 | |
Innovative Solutions and Support, Inc.* | | | 80,400 | | | | 576,468 | |
KULR Technology Group, Inc.* | | | 348,700 | | | | 223,168 | |
L B Foster Co., Class A* | | | 41,700 | | | | 595,476 | |
LS Starrett Co. (The), Class A* | | | 36,400 | | | | 380,380 | |
LSI Industries, Inc. | | | 23,000 | | | | 288,880 | |
Markforged Holding Corp.* | | | 409,500 | | | | 495,495 | |
Mastech Digital, Inc.* | | | 30,400 | | | | 300,352 | |
Matrix Service Co.* | | | 60,000 | | | | 353,400 | |
Mayville Engineering Co., Inc.* | | | 25,258 | | | | 314,715 | |
Mega Matrix Corp.* | | | 67,000 | | | | 87,100 | |
Mesa Air Group, Inc.* | | | 249,800 | | | | 636,990 | |
Mistras Group, Inc.* | | | 78,100 | | | | 602,932 | |
NN, Inc.* | | | 95,000 | | | | 227,050 | |
Nxu, Inc.* | | | 15,000 | | | | 7,956 | |
Ocean Power Technologies, Inc.* | | | 130,000 | | | | 78,000 | |
Orion Group Holdings, Inc.* | | | 115,100 | | | | 323,431 | |
P&F Industries, Inc., Class A | | | 10,500 | | | | 66,150 | |
Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. | | | 32,000 | | | | 608,000 | |
Patriot Transportation Holding, Inc.* | | | 14,971 | | | | 125,158 | |
Performant Financial Corp.* | | | 178,300 | | | | 481,410 | |
Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc.* | | | 71,600 | | | | 680,916 | |
Quad/Graphics, Inc.* | | | 116,169 | | | | 436,795 | |
RCM Technologies, Inc.* | | | 43,242 | | | | 795,653 | |
Redwire Corp.*+ | | | 158,500 | | | | 404,175 | |
Servotronics, Inc.*+ | | | 16,653 | | | | 216,489 | |
Shapeways Holdings, Inc.* | | | 19,161 | | | | 72,045 | |
SIFCO Industries, Inc.* | | | 26,024 | | | | 64,019 | |
StarTek, Inc.* | | | 97,762 | | | | 285,465 | |
Team, Inc.*+ | | | 10,000 | | | | 83,000 | |
Twin Disc, Inc.* | | | 58,100 | | | | 654,206 | |
Ultralife Corp.* | | | 72,400 | | | | 350,416 | |
Virco Mfg. Corp.* | | | 25,800 | | | | 107,586 | |
Westwater Resources, Inc.* | | | 95,200 | | | | 78,254 | |
Willdan Group, Inc.* | | | 16,700 | | | | 319,972 | |
Williams Industrial Services Group, Inc.* | | | 88,300 | | | | 33,554 | |
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
Showing percentage of net assets as of June 30, 2023
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Industry Company | | Shares | | | Value | | | | |
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Common Stocks (continued) | | | | | | | | | |
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Industrials (continued) | | | | | |
Willis Lease Finance | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Corp.* | | | 9,200 | | | $ | 359,996 | | | | | |
Xos, Inc.* | | | 185,000 | | | | 40,256 | | | | | |
Yellow Corp.* | | | 102,500 | | | | 70,592 | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | 21,046,692 | | | | | |
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Information Technology - 11.57% | | | | | | | | | |
Amtech Systems, Inc.* | | | 59,000 | | | | 564,040 | | | | | |
Applied Digital Corp.*+ | | | 175,000 | | | | 1,636,250 | | | | | |
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.*+ | | | 75,000 | | | | 447,000 | | | | | |
Arteris, Inc.* | | | 60,500 | | | | 412,610 | | | | | |
AstroNova, Inc.* | | | 37,700 | | | | 546,650 | | | | | |
Aware, Inc.* | | | 74,579 | | | | 117,835 | | | | | |
AXT, Inc.* | | | 106,000 | | | | 364,640 | | | | | |
Backblaze, Inc., Class A* | | | 27,500 | | | | 119,075 | | | | | |
BK Technologies Corp. | | | 9,144 | | | | 151,425 | | | | | |
Blend Labs, Inc., Class A* | | | 500,000 | | | | 473,600 | | | | | |
Brightcove, Inc.* | | | 109,000 | | | | 437,090 | | | | | |
CalAmp Corp.* | | | 165,060 | | | | 174,964 | | | | | |
Casa Systems, Inc.* | | | 68,000 | | | | 82,960 | | | | | |
Climb Global Solutions, Inc. | | | 15,800 | | | | 756,188 | | | | | |
Computer Task Group, Inc.* | | | 62,100 | | | | 472,581 | | | | | |
CoreCard Corp.*+ | | | 19,737 | | | | 500,530 | | | | | |
CSP, Inc. | | | 45,000 | | | | 535,950 | | | | | |
Daktronics, Inc.* | | | 107,855 | | | | 690,272 | | | | | |
Dave, Inc.*+ | | | 21,000 | | | | 111,930 | | | | | |
D-Wave Quantum, Inc.* | | | 203,000 | | | | 424,270 | | | | | |
eMagin Corp.* | | | 251,000 | | | | 496,980 | | | | | |
Embark Technology, Inc.* | | | 77,500 | | | | 221,650 | | | | | |
EMCORE Corp.* | | | 127,473 | | | | 95,936 | | | | | |
Everspin Technologies, Inc.* | | | 73,900 | | | | 680,619 | | | | | |
FOXO Technologies, Inc.* | | | 25,000 | | | | 7,753 | | | | | |
Frequency Electronics, Inc. | | | 21,500 | | | | 142,330 | | | | | |
GSI Technology, Inc.* | | | 65,217 | | | | 360,650 | | | | | |
Immersion Corp. | | | 93,000 | | | | 658,440 | | | | | |
Information Services Group, Inc. | | | 36,348 | | | | 194,825 | | | | | |
Inseego Corp.* | | | 287,000 | | | | 184,713 | | | | | |
Intellicheck, Inc.* | | | 60,200 | | | | 148,694 | | | | | |
inTEST Corp.* | | | 19,901 | | | | 522,600 | | | | | |
Intevac, Inc.* | | | 87,400 | | | | 327,750 | | | | | |
Inuvo, Inc.* | | | 200,000 | | | | 44,400 | | | | | |
Issuer Direct Corp.* | | | 11,500 | | | | 216,085 | | | | | |
Kaleyra, Inc.*+ | | | 67,400 | | | | 454,276 | | | | | |
Key Tronic Corp.* | | | 32,400 | | | | 183,708 | | | | | |
KVH Industries, Inc.* | | | 55,774 | | | | 509,774 | | | | | |
Latch, Inc.*+ | | | 405,000 | | | | 562,950 | | | | | |
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Information Technology (continued) | |
LGL Group, Inc. (The)* | | | 29,200 | | | $ | 138,992 | |
LiveVox Holdings, Inc.* | | | 120,000 | | | | 330,000 | |
Marin Software, Inc.* | | | 60,000 | | | | 35,400 | |
M-Tron Industries, Inc.* | | | 14,600 | | | | 162,060 | |
Near Intelligence, Inc.* | | | 42,000 | | | | 58,800 | |
Network-1 Technologies, Inc.# | | | 134,000 | | | | 309,540 | |
Optical Cable Corp.* | | | 27,600 | | | | 111,504 | |
PCTEL, Inc. | | | 73,800 | | | | 353,871 | |
Pixelworks, Inc.* | | | 125,100 | | | | 216,423 | |
Powerfleet, Inc.* | | | 90,000 | | | | 270,000 | |
Presto Automation, Inc.*+ | | | 75,000 | | | | 391,500 | |
Quantum Corp.* | | | 235,000 | | | | 253,800 | |
RF Industries, Ltd.* | | | 27,900 | | | | 115,785 | |
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. | | | 16,011 | | | | 264,182 | |
Rubicon Technologies, Inc.* | | | 124,000 | | | | 45,880 | |
SecureWorks Corp., Class A* | | | 43,180 | | | | 312,191 | |
Synchronoss Technologies, Inc.* | | | 213,100 | | | | 197,991 | |
Telos Corp.* | | | 185,000 | | | | 473,600 | |
TESSCO Technologies, Inc.* | | | 45,000 | | | | 402,750 | |
TransAct Technologies, Inc.* | | | 33,000 | | | | 295,680 | |
Trio-Tech International* | | | 26,800 | | | | 128,908 | |
Turtle Beach Corp.* | | | 35,000 | | | | 407,750 | |
Universal Security Instruments, Inc.* | | | 6,000 | | | | 14,160 | |
Upland Software, Inc.* | | | 32,300 | | | | 116,280 | |
Veritone, Inc.*+ | | | 94,600 | | | | 370,832 | |
VirnetX Holding Corp. | | | 71,300 | | | | 33,155 | |
WidePoint Corp.* | | | 48,728 | | | | 90,634 | |
WM Technology, Inc.* | | | 266,400 | | | | 223,110 | |
ZeroFox Holdings, Inc.* | | | 200,000 | | | | 200,000 | |
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| | | | | | | 21,358,771 | |
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Materials - 3.30% | | | | | |
5E Advanced Materials, Inc.*+ | | | 63,000 | | | | 206,640 | |
Advanced Emissions Solutions, Inc.* | | | 100,466 | | | | 186,867 | |
Ampco-Pittsburgh Corp.* | | | 101,200 | | | | 321,816 | |
Ascent Industries Co.* | | | 26,838 | | | | 243,957 | |
Core Molding Technologies, Inc.* | | | 24,400 | | | | 555,100 | |
Dakota Gold Corp.* | | | 55,000 | | | | 160,600 | |
Danimer Scientific, Inc.*+ | | | 125,000 | | | | 297,500 | |
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Ultra-Small Company Market Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued) | | |
Showing percentage of net assets as of June 30, 2023
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Industry Company | | Shares | | | Value | | | |
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Common Stocks (continued) | | | |
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Materials (continued) | | | |
Flexible Solutions International, Inc. | | | 45,707 | | | $ | 122,038 | | | |
Flotek Industries, Inc.* | | | 242,300 | | | | 177,848 | | | |
Friedman Industries, Inc. | | | 27,200 | | | | 342,720 | | | |
Gatos Silver, Inc.* | | | 100,000 | | | | 378,000 | | | |
Glatfelter Corp.* | | | 175,000 | | | | 528,500 | | | |
Gold Resource Corp. | | | 330,100 | | | | 207,963 | | | |
Golden Minerals Co.* | | | 18,000 | | | | 29,160 | | | |
Gulf Resources, Inc.* | | | 67,360 | | | | 167,053 | | | |
IT Tech Packaging, Inc.* | | | 37,500 | | | | 17,629 | | | |
Loop Industries, Inc.*+ | | | 99,400 | | | | 320,068 | | | |
McEwen Mining, Inc.*+ | | | 115,000 | | | | 826,850 | | | |
Northern Technologies International Corp. | | | 27,900 | | | | 298,809 | | | |
Olympic Steel, Inc. | | | 4,400 | | | | 215,600 | | | |
Solitario Zinc Corp.* | | | 205,000 | | | | 117,875 | | | |
United States Antimony Corp.* | | | 195,500 | | | | 61,524 | | | |
Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc.* | | | 21,750 | | | | 304,717 | | | |
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| | | | | | | 6,088,834 | | | |
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Real Estate - 1.18% | | | |
American Realty Investors, Inc.* | | | 2,363 | | | | 51,466 | | | |
AMREP Corp.* | | | 35,800 | | | | 642,130 | | | |
Appreciate Holdings, Inc.* | | | 400 | | | | 148 | | | |
Maui Land & Pineapple Co., Inc.* | | | 46,500 | | | | 662,160 | | | |
New Concept Energy, Inc.* | | | 8,400 | | | | 10,247 | | | |
Rafael Holdings, Inc., Class B* | | | 51,656 | | | | 107,961 | | | |
Stratus Properties, Inc. | | | 24,250 | | | | 636,563 | | | |
Trinity Place Holdings, Inc.* | | | 131,800 | | | | 71,172 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | 2,181,847 | | | |
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Utilities - 0.86% | | | |
Cadiz, Inc.*+ | | | 104,400 | | | | 423,864 | | | |
Genie Energy, Ltd., Class B | | | 15,000 | | | | 212,100 | | | |
RGC Resources, Inc.+ | | | 25,000 | | | | 500,750 | | | |
Spruce Power Holding Corp.* | | | 416,500 | | | | 338,115 | | | |
Via Renewables, Inc.+ | | | 17,500 | | | | 121,800 | | | |
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| | | | | | | 1,596,629 | | | |
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS - 99.20% | | | | 183,114,115 | | | |
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(Cost $179,743,626) | | | | | | | | | | |
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Industry Company | | | Shares | | | Value | |
RIGHTS - 0.00% | | | | | | | | | |
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc., CVR*Δ#+++ | | | | 110,000 | | | $ | – | |
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc., CVR*Δ#+++ | | | | 110,000 | | | | – | |
Cogent Biosciences, Inc., CVR, expiring 12/31/49*Δ# | | | | 160,000 | | | | – | |
Disc Medicine, Inc., CVR*Δ#+++ | | | | 75,000 | | | | – | |
Enliven Therapeutics, Inc., CVR*Δ#+++ | | | | 66,800 | | | | – | |
Oncomed Pharmaceuticals, CVR, expiring 12/31/49*Δ# | | | | 125,000 | | | | – | |
Pineapple Holdings, Inc., CVR*Δ#+++ | | | | 14,504 | | | | – | |
| | | | | | | | | |
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TOTAL RIGHTS - 0.00% | | | | | | | | – | |
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(Cost $29,976) | | | | | | | | | |
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WARRANTS - 0.00% | | | | | | | | | |
LGL Group, Inc. (The), expiring 11/16/25* | | | | 29,200 | | | | 4,380 | |
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TOTAL WARRANTS - 0.00% | | | | | | | | 4,380 | |
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(Cost $14,873) | | | | | | | | | |
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| | Rate^ | | | Shares | | | Value | |
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MONEY MARKET FUND - 0.50% | | | | | |
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio Class I | | | 4.99% | | | | 927,778 | | | | 927,778 | |
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TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUND - 0.50% | | | | 927,778 | |
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(Cost $927,778) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Ultra-Small Company Market Fund | | |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued) | | |
Showing percentage of net assets as of June 30, 2023
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| | Rate^ | | Shares | | | Value | | | | |
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INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH CASH PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING - 12.42% | | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund** | | 5.16% | | | 22,935,673 | | | $ | 22,935,673 | | | | | |
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH CASH PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING - 12.42% | | | | 22,935,673 | | | | | |
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(Cost $22,935,673) | | | | | | | | | |
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 112.12% (Cost $203,651,926) | | | $ | 206,981,946 | | | | | |
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Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (12.12%) | | | | (22,377,663) | | | | | |
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NET ASSETS - 100.00% | | | $ | 184,604,283 | | | | | |
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# Illiquid security as determined under procedures approved by the Board of Directors. The aggregate value of illiquid securities is $1,031,303, which is 0.56% of total net assets. * Non-income producing security. ** This security represents the investment of the cash collateral received in connection with securities out on loan as of June 30, 2023. ^ Rate disclosed as of June 30, 2023. Δ Security was fair valued using significant unobservable inputs. As such, the security is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. + This security or a portion of the security is out on loan as of June 30, 2023. Total loaned securities had a value of $24,155,188 as of June 30, 2023. See Note 2 for disclosure of cash and non-cash collateral. +++ No stated maturity date. CVR - Contingent Value Right | | | | | |
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Ultra-Small Company Market Fund | | |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued) | | |
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Summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of 6/30/2023:
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| | Valuation Inputs | |
| | Investment in Securities (Value) | |
| | | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | | |
| | Level 1 | | | Significant | | | Significant | | | | |
| | Quoted | | | Observable | | | Unobservable | | | | |
| | Prices | | | Inputs | | | Inputs | | | Total | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services | | | $7,792,071 | | | | $– | | | | $71,925 | | | | $7,863,996 | |
Industrials | | | 20,615,276 | | | | 431,416 | | | | – | | | | 21,046,692 | |
Financials | | | 26,902,698 | | | | 206,808 | | | | – | | | | 27,109,506 | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 24,809,203 | | | | 214,550 | | | | – | | | | 25,023,753 | |
Other Industries (a) | | | 102,070,168 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 102,070,168 | |
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Total Common Stocks | | | 182,189,416 | | | | 852,774 | | | | 71,925 | | | | 183,114,115 | |
Rights | | | – | | | | – | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | |
Warrants | | | 4,380 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 4,380 | |
Money Market Fund | | | 927,778 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 927,778 | |
Investments Purchased With Cash Proceeds From Securities Lending | | | 22,935,673 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 22,935,673 | |
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TOTAL | | | $206,057,247 | | | | $852,774 | | | | $71,925 | | | | $206,981,946 | |
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(a) - Please refer to the Schedule of Investments for the industry classifications of these portfolio holdings.
Following is a reconciliation of Level 3 investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:
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Investment in Securities (Value) | |
| | Common Stocks | | | Rights | | | Total | |
Balance as of 06/30/2022 | | $ | 71,925 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 71,925 | |
Purchases/Issuances | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | |
Sales/Expirations | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | |
Return of Capital | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | |
Realized Gain/(Loss) | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | |
Change in unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | |
Transfers in | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | |
Transfers out | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | |
| | | | |
Balance as of 06/30/2023 | | $ | 71,925 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 71,925 | |
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Net change in unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) from investments held as of 06/30/2023 | | $ | – | | | $ | – | | | $ | – | |
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Small-Cap Value Fund | | |
MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (Unaudited) | | |
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June 30, 2023
Dear Fellow Small-Cap Value Fund Shareholder,
For the quarter ended June 30, 2023, our Fund returned +2.27%, underperforming our primary market benchmark, the Russell 2000 Value Index (+3.18%). It was a good quarter on an absolute basis, but a poor one on a relative basis.
For the fiscal year, our Fund returned +11.30%, outperforming the Russell 2000 Value Index (+6.01%).
The table below presents our June quarter, one-year, five-year, 10-year, 15-year, and inception-to-date financial results. See the next page for a graph of performance since inception.
Standardized Returns as of June 30, 2023
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| | | | | | | | Annualized | |
| | Quarter | | | 1 Year | | | 5 Years | | | 10 Years | | | 15 Years | | | Since Inception (10/31/03) | |
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Small-Cap Value Fund | | | 2.27% | | | | 11.30% | | | | 10.09% | | | | 10.12% | | | | 8.40% | | | | 8.87% | |
Russell 2000 Value Index | | | 3.18% | | | | 6.01% | | | | 3.54% | | | | 7.29% | | | | 7.72% | | | | 7.60% | |
Performance figures quoted in the table above represent past performance and are no guarantee of future results. Total return figures in the table above include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The table above does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.
The Russell 2000 Value Index is an unmanaged index that consists of stocks in the Russell 2000 Index with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values with dividends reinvested. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Periods longer than one year are annualized.
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Small-Cap Value Fund | | |
MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (Unaudited) (continued) | | |
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Growth of a $10,000 Investment
from Inception October 31, 2003 to June 30, 2023
Detailed Explanation of Quarterly Performance
The Small-Cap Value Fund returned +2.27% for the quarter, trailing the Russell 2000 Value Index. The Fund’s value and sentiment models underperformed the benchmark during the quarter and detracted from relative results. This negative impact was partially offset by the Fund’s quality models, which outperformed the benchmark. The Fund’s tilt toward deeper value stocks, as measured across multiple valuation metrics, generally helped relative results during the quarter. Its tilt toward smaller stocks in the small-cap value universe also modestly improved relative performance.
From a sector perspective, the Fund’s allocation effect was positive. Underweightings in the Utilities and Financials sectors added the most to relative results while an overweighting to the Consumer Staples sector detracted the most. The Fund’s stock selection effect was also modestly positive, with holdings in the Industrials and Financials sectors adding the most to relative performance while holdings in Consumer Discretionary and Energy sectors detracted the most.
Detailed Explanation of Fiscal Year Performance
For the 12-month period, the Small-Cap Value Fund returned +11.30%, outperforming the Russell 2000 Value Index. All three of the Fund’s model categories outperformed the benchmark and added to relative results. The Fund also benefited from its tilt toward deeper value stocks across multiple valuation metrics. However, The Fund’s tilt toward smaller stocks in the small-cap value universe detracted from relative results.
From a sector perspective, the Fund’s allocation effect was positive. Overweightings in the Consumer Discretionary and Energy sectors, along with an underweighting to the Financials sector, added the most to relative performance. The Fund’s stock selection effect was significantly positive, with holdings in the Financials, Health Care, and Industrials sectors adding the most to relative results.
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Small-Cap Value Fund | | |
MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (Unaudited) (continued) | | |
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Top Ten Holdings as of June 30, 2023
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Rank | | Description | | Industry | | % of Net Assets |
1 | | Group 1 Automotive, Inc. | | Consumer Discretionary | | | 1.5 | % |
2 | | Boise Cascade Co. | | Industrials | | | 1.4 | % |
3 | | STAG Industrial, Inc. | | Real Estate | | | 1.4 | % |
4 | | LiveRamp Holdings, Inc. | | Information Technology | | | 1.3 | % |
5 | | ArcBest Corp. | | Industrials | | | 1.3 | % |
6 | | Alight, Inc., Class A | | Industrials | | | 1.3 | % |
7 | | Neogen Corp. | | Health Care | | | 1.3 | % |
8 | | LendingClub Corp. | | Financials | | | 1.2 | % |
9 | | Hostess Brands, Inc. | | Consumer Staples | | | 1.2 | % |
10 | | Beazer Homes USA, Inc. | | Consumer Discretionary | | | 1.2 | % |
| | | |
| | Total | | | | | 13.1 | % |
Industry Sector Representation as of June 30, 2023
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | % of Net Assets | | % of Russell 2000 Value Index | | Difference |
Communication Services | | | 2.8 | % | | | 2.9 | % | | | -0.1 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 12.7 | % | | | 10.4 | % | | | 2.3 | % |
Consumer Staples | | | 4.9 | % | | | 2.7 | % | | | 2.2 | % |
Energy | | | 5.4 | % | | | 9.1 | % | | | -3.7 | % |
Financials | | | 25.2 | % | | | 24.2 | % | | | 1.0 | % |
Health Care | | | 9.0 | % | | | 10.1 | % | | | -1.1 | % |
Industrials | | | 13.8 | % | | | 14.6 | % | | | -0.8 | % |
Information Technology | | | 7.5 | % | | | 6.3 | % | | | 1.2 | % |
Materials | | | 7.5 | % | | | 4.9 | % | | | 2.6 | % |
Real Estate | | | 10.0 | % | | | 10.6 | % | | | -0.6 | % |
Utilities | | | 0.6 | % | | | 4.4 | % | | | -3.8 | % |
Cash & Other Assets | | | 0.6 | % | | | -0.2 | % | | | 0.8 | % |
| | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | % | | | 100.0 | % | | | | |
Important Disclosure
The views expressed here are exclusively those of Fund management. These views, including those related to market sectors or individual stocks, are not meant as investment advice and should not be considered predictive in nature. Any favorable (or unfavorable) description of a holding applies only as of the quarter-end, June 30, 2023, unless otherwise stated. Security positions can and do change thereafter. Discussions of historical performance do not guarantee and may not be indicative of future performance.
Market volatility can significantly impact short-term performance. The Fund is not an appropriate investment for short-term investors. Investments in small companies generally carry greater risk than is customarily associated with larger companies. This additional risk is attributable to a number of factors, including the relatively limited financial resources that are typically available to small companies and the fact that small companies often have comparatively limited product lines. In addition, the stock of small companies tends to be more volatile than the stock of large companies, particularly in the short term and particularly in the early stages of an economic or market downturn. Shareholders of the Fund, therefore, are taking on more risk than they would if they invested in the stock market as a whole.
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Small-Cap Value Fund | | |
MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (Unaudited) (continued) | | |
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Conclusion
Thank you for your continued investment in Small-Cap Value Fund. We encourage your feedback; your reactions and concerns are important to us.
Sincerely,
The Investment Management Team
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Small-Cap Value Fund | | |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS | | |
Showing percentage of net assets as of June 30, 2023
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Industry Company | | Shares | | | Value | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
COMMON STOCKS - 99.39% | |
|
Communication Services - 2.86% | |
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.* | | | 2,595,000 | | | $ | 3,555,150 | | | | | |
Eventbrite, Inc., Class A* | | | 422,100 | | | | 4,031,055 | | | | | |
iHeartMedia, Inc., Class A* | | | 1,111,668 | | | | 4,046,472 | | | | | |
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. | | | 268,600 | | | | 2,210,578 | | | | | |
Vivid Seats, Inc., Class A*+ | | | 226,400 | | | | 1,793,088 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
| | | | | | | 15,636,343 | | | | | |
|
Consumer Discretionary - 12.73% | |
Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Class A* | | | 91,000 | | | | 3,428,880 | | | | | |
Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc.+ | | | 49,800 | | | | 2,691,690 | | | | | |
Beazer Homes USA, Inc.* | | | 236,800 | | | | 6,699,072 | | | | | |
Big Lots, Inc.+ | | | 507,099 | | | | 4,477,684 | | | | | |
Chico’s FAS, Inc.* | | | 1,029,000 | | | | 5,505,150 | | | | | |
Dine Brands Global, Inc.+ | | | 60,000 | | | | 3,481,800 | | | | | |
Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc. | | | 131,100 | | | | 3,707,508 | | | | | |
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.+ | | | 31,900 | | | | 8,233,390 | | | | | |
MarineMax, Inc.*+ | | | 146,921 | | | | 5,018,822 | | | | | |
Red Rock Resorts, Inc., Class A+ | | | 111,500 | | | | 5,215,970 | | | | | |
SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc.* | | | 94,500 | | | | 5,292,945 | | | | | |
Signet Jewelers, Ltd.+ | | | 55,000 | | | | 3,589,300 | | | | | |
Sleep Number Corp.* | | | 129,754 | | | | 3,539,689 | | | | | |
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. | | | 318,703 | | | | 4,155,887 | | | | | |
Stitch Fix, Inc., Class A* | | | 1,175,600 | | | | 4,526,060 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
| | | | | | | 69,563,847 | | | | | |
|
Consumer Staples - 4.88% | |
Herbalife, Ltd.* | | | 341,100 | | | | 4,516,164 | | | | | |
Hostess Brands, Inc.* | | | 265,600 | | | | 6,724,992 | | | | | |
Ingles Markets, Inc., Class A | | | 61,400 | | | | 5,074,710 | | | | | |
John B Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. | | | 31,300 | | | | 3,670,551 | | | | | |
Rite Aid Corp.*+ | | | 288,200 | | | | 435,182 | | | | | |
SpartanNash Co. | | | 189,500 | | | | 4,265,645 | | | | | |
United Natural Foods, Inc.* | | | 102,300 | | | | 1,999,965 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
| | | | | | | 26,687,209 | | | | | |
|
Energy - 5.38% | |
Amplify Energy Corp.* | | | 453,661 | | | | 3,071,285 | | | | | |
Berry Corp. | | | 800,600 | | | | 5,508,128 | | | | | |
Callon Petroleum Co.*+ | | | 100,600 | | | | 3,528,042 | | | | | |
Chord Energy Corp. | | | 16,400 | | | | 2,522,320 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Industry Company | | Shares | | | Value | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Energy (continued) | |
DHT Holdings, Inc. | | | 567,400 | | | $ | 4,839,922 | |
FLEX LNG, Ltd.+ | | | 109,700 | | | | 3,349,141 | |
PBF Energy, Inc., Class A | | | 45,000 | | | | 1,842,300 | |
Teekay Corp.* | | | 787,270 | | | | 4,755,111 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 29,416,249 | |
|
Financials - 25.18% | |
Amalgamated Financial Corp. | | | 110,800 | | | | 1,782,772 | |
A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc. | | | 140,136 | | | | 5,245,991 | |
American Equity Investment Life Holding Co. | | | 92,000 | | | | 4,794,120 | |
Ameris Bancorp | | | 93,800 | | | | 3,208,898 | |
Banc of California, Inc. | | | 130,200 | | | | 1,507,716 | |
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior SA, Class E | | | 82,600 | | | | 1,822,156 | |
Banner Corp. | | | 51,000 | | | | 2,227,170 | |
BCB Bancorp, Inc. | | | 104,300 | | | | 1,224,482 | |
Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. | | | 134,400 | | | | 4,218,816 | |
Byline Bancorp, Inc. | | | 191,200 | | | | 3,458,808 | |
City Holding Co.+ | | | 66,400 | | | | 5,975,336 | |
CNO Financial Group, Inc. | | | 228,800 | | | | 5,415,696 | |
Eagle Bancorp, Inc. | | | 74,400 | | | | 1,574,304 | |
Eastern Bankshares, Inc. | | | 440,091 | | | | 5,399,917 | |
Encore Capital Group, Inc.* | | | 98,900 | | | | 4,808,518 | |
Enstar Group, Ltd.* | | | 14,100 | | | | 3,443,784 | |
EZCORP, Inc., Class A*+ | | | 683,800 | | | | 5,730,244 | |
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc./Archbold+ | | | 61,400 | | | | 1,382,114 | |
FB Financial Corp. | | | 72,100 | | | | 2,022,405 | |
First BanCorp | | | 404,000 | | | | 4,936,880 | |
First Bancshares, Inc. (The)+ | | | 67,200 | | | | 1,736,448 | |
Genworth Financial, Inc., Class A* | | | 1,114,200 | | | | 5,571,000 | |
Green Dot Corp., Class A* | | | 278,516 | | | | 5,219,390 | |
Hanmi Financial Corp. | | | 263,200 | | | | 3,929,576 | |
HarborOne Bancorp, Inc. | | | 212,000 | | | | 1,840,160 | |
Jackson Financial, Inc., Class A | | | 176,100 | | | | 5,390,421 | |
James River Group Holdings, Ltd. | | | 106,800 | | | | 1,950,168 | |
LendingClub Corp.* | | | 698,000 | | | | 6,805,500 | |
MVB Financial Corp. | | | 118,500 | | | | 2,497,980 | |
PennyMac Financial Services, Inc.+ | | | 63,500 | | | | 4,464,685 | |
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Small-Cap Value Fund | | |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued) | | |
Showing percentage of net assets as of June 30, 2023
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Industry Company | | Shares | | | Value | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
Common Stocks (continued) | |
|
Financials (continued) | |
Piper Sandler Cos. | | | 20,300 | | | $ | 2,623,978 | | | | | |
PROG Holdings, Inc.* | | | 132,669 | | | | 4,261,328 | | | | | |
SmartFinancial, Inc. | | | 58,500 | | | | 1,258,335 | | | | | |
Stewart Information Services Corp. | | | 136,300 | | | | 5,607,382 | | | | | |
UMB Financial Corp. | | | 21,500 | | | | 1,309,350 | | | | | |
Valley National Bancorp+ | | | 547,600 | | | | 4,243,900 | | | | | |
Waterstone Financial, Inc. | | | 250,400 | | | | 3,628,296 | | | | | |
WSFS Financial Corp. | | | 133,359 | | | | 5,030,301 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
| | | | | | | 137,548,325 | | | | | |
|
Health Care - 8.97% | |
Addus HomeCare Corp.* | | | 50,000 | | | | 4,635,000 | | | | | |
Atea Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 347,612 | | | | 1,300,069 | | | | | |
Brookdale Senior Living, Inc.* | | | 1,456,616 | | | | 6,146,919 | | | | | |
Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.*+ | | | 201,400 | | | | 5,655,312 | | | | | |
Emergent BioSolutions, Inc.* | | | 593,733 | | | | 4,363,938 | | | | | |
Inogen, Inc.* | | | 481,200 | | | | 5,557,860 | | | | | |
Neogen Corp.* | | | 320,400 | | | | 6,968,700 | | | | | |
OraSure Technologies, Inc.* | | | 390,000 | | | | 1,953,900 | | | | | |
PetIQ, Inc.* | | | 306,416 | | | | 4,648,331 | | | | | |
Prestige Consumer Healthcare, Inc.* | | | 106,100 | | | | 6,305,523 | | | | | |
Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 219,700 | | | | 1,447,823 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
| | | | | | | 48,983,375 | | | | | |
|
Industrials - 13.78% | |
Alight, Inc., Class A* | | | 759,200 | | | | 7,015,008 | | | | | |
ArcBest Corp. | | | 71,720 | | | | 7,085,936 | | | | | |
Barnes Group, Inc. | | | 75,000 | | | | 3,164,250 | | | | | |
BlueLinx Holdings, Inc.* | | | 55,857 | | | | 5,238,269 | | | | | |
Boise Cascade Co. | | | 83,900 | | | | 7,580,365 | | | | | |
Costamare, Inc. | | | 273,027 | | | | 2,640,171 | | | | | |
Enviri Corp.* | | | 541,378 | | | | 5,343,401 | | | | | |
Kelly Services, Inc., Class A | | | 128,000 | | | | 2,254,080 | | | | | |
Manitowoc Co., Inc. (The)* | | | 181,541 | | | | 3,418,417 | | | | | |
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.* | | | 91,600 | | | | 5,111,280 | | | | | |
Textainer Group Holdings, Ltd.+ | | | 140,100 | | | | 5,517,138 | | | | | |
Titan Machinery, Inc.* | | | 160,000 | | | | 4,720,000 | | | | | |
Triton International, Ltd.+ | | | 64,000 | | | | 5,328,640 | | | | | |
TrueBlue, Inc.* | | | 280,508 | | | | 4,967,797 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Industry Company | | Shares | | | Value | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Industrials (continued) | |
Werner Enterprises, Inc. | | | 133,500 | | | $ | 5,898,030 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 75,282,782 | |
|
Information Technology - 7.52% | |
A10 Networks, Inc. | | | 214,700 | | | | 3,132,473 | |
Amkor Technology, Inc. | | | 201,400 | | | | 5,991,650 | |
InterDigital, Inc.+ | | | 61,300 | | | | 5,918,515 | |
LiveRamp Holdings, Inc.* | | | 248,600 | | | | 7,100,016 | |
NetScout Systems, Inc.* | | | 127,800 | | | | 3,955,410 | |
Rambus, Inc.* | | | 87,800 | | | | 5,634,126 | |
ScanSource, Inc.* | | | 177,200 | | | | 5,238,032 | |
Squarespace, Inc., Class A* | | | 129,800 | | | | 4,093,892 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 41,064,114 | |
|
Materials - 7.48% | |
AdvanSix, Inc. | | | 119,400 | | | | 4,176,612 | |
Clearwater Paper Corp.* | | | 133,600 | | | | 4,184,352 | |
Olympic Steel, Inc. | | | 107,716 | | | | 5,278,084 | |
Rayonier Advanced Materials, Inc.* | | | 655,000 | | | | 2,803,400 | |
Ryerson Holding Corp. | | | 150,600 | | | | 6,533,028 | |
Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc., Class A | | | 87,668 | | | | 2,629,163 | |
SunCoke Energy, Inc. | | | 575,800 | | | | 4,531,546 | |
Sylvamo Corp. | | | 45,000 | | | | 1,820,250 | |
TimkenSteel Corp.* | | | 292,700 | | | | 6,313,539 | |
Trinseo PLC | | | 205,200 | | | | 2,599,884 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 40,869,858 | |
|
Real Estate - 9.99% | |
Agree Realty Corp. | | | 89,800 | | | | 5,872,022 | |
Anywhere Real Estate, Inc.* | | | 826,195 | | | | 5,518,983 | |
Community Healthcare Trust, Inc. | | | 129,200 | | | | 4,266,184 | |
Equity Commonwealth | | | 149,000 | | | | 3,018,740 | |
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 203,900 | | | | 4,799,806 | |
Four Corners Property Trust, Inc. | | | 213,300 | | | | 5,417,820 | |
Getty Realty Corp. | | | 97,400 | | | | 3,294,068 | |
Independence Realty Trust, Inc.+ | | | 302,200 | | | | 5,506,084 | |
Physicians Realty Trust | | | 244,300 | | | | 3,417,757 | |
Plymouth Industrial REIT, Inc. | | | 119,069 | | | | 2,740,968 | |
STAG Industrial, Inc.+ | | | 210,000 | | | | 7,534,800 | |
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Small-Cap Value Fund | | |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued) | | |
Showing percentage of net assets as of June 30, 2023
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Industry Company | | | Shares | | | Value | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
Common Stocks (continued) | |
|
Real Estate (continued) | |
Terreno Realty Corp. | | | | 53,100 | | | $ | 3,191,310 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 54,578,542 | | | | | |
|
Utilities - 0.62% | |
MGE Energy, Inc. | | | | 42,800 | | | | 3,385,908 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS - 99.39% | | | | 543,016,552 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $536,625,534) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| |
EXCHANGE TRADED FUND - 0.71% | | | | | |
iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF+ | | | | 27,500 | | | | 3,872,000 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUND - 0.71% | | | | 3,872,000 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $4,056,967) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | Rate^ | | | Shares | | | Value | | | | |
| |
MONEY MARKET FUND - 1.22% | | | | | |
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio Class I | | | 4.99% | | | | 6,651,187 | | | | 6,651,187 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUND - 1.22% | | | | 6,651,187 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $6,651,187) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| |
INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH CASH PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING - 1.88% | | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund** | | | 5.16% | | | | 10,286,466 | | | | 10,286,466 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH CASH PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING - 1.88% | | | | 10,286,466 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $10,286,466) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 103.20% | | | $ | 563,826,205 | | | | | |
| | | |
(Cost $557,620,154) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (3.20%) | | | | (17,491,800) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
NET ASSETS - 100.00% | | | | | | | $ | 546,334,405 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
* | Non-income producing security. |
** | This security represents the investment of the cash collateral received in connection with securities out on loan as of June 30, 2023. |
^ | Rate disclosed as of June 30, 2023. |
+ | This security or a portion of the security is out on loan at June 30, 2023. Total loaned securities had a value of $16,907,305, which included loaned securities with a value of $519,300 that have been sold and are pending settlement as of June 30, 2023. The total market value of loaned securities excluding these pending sales is $16,388,005. See Note 2 for disclosure of cash and non-cash collateral. |
PLC | - Public Limited Company |
Summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of 6/30/2023:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Valuation Inputs | |
| | Investment in Securities (Value) | |
| | | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | | |
| | Level 1 | | | Significant | | | Significant | | | | |
| | Quoted | | | Observable | | | Unobservable | | | | |
| | Prices | | | Inputs | | | Inputs | | | Total | |
Common Stocks (a) | | | $543,016,552 | | | | $– | | | | $– | | | | $543,016,552 | |
Exchange Traded Fund | | | 3,872,000 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 3,872,000 | |
Money Market Fund | | | 6,651,187 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 6,651,187 | |
Investments Purchased With Cash Proceeds From Securities Lending | | | 10,286,466 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 10,286,466 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
TOTAL | | | $563,826,205 | | | | $– | | | | $– | | | | $563,826,205 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | - Please refer to the Schedule of Investments for the industry classifications of these portfolio holdings. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Omni Small-Cap Value Fund | | |
MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (Unaudited) | | |
| | |
June 30, 2023
Dear Fellow Omni Small-Cap Value Fund Shareholder,
For the quarter ended June 30, 2023, our Fund returned +1.64%, underperforming our primary market benchmark, the Russell 2000 Value Index (+3.18%). It was a good quarter on an absolute basis, but a poor one on a relative basis.
For the fiscal year, our Fund returned +5.04%, underperforming the Russell 2000 Value Index (+6.01%).
The table below presents our June quarter, one-year, five-year, 10-year, and inception-to-date financial results. See the next page for a graph of performance since inception.
Standardized Returns as of June 30, 2023
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| | | |
| | | | | | Annualized |
| | Quarter | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | | Since Inception (8/31/11) |
| | | | | |
Omni Small-Cap Value Fund | | | | 1.64% | | | | | 5.04% | | | | | 4.62% | | | | | 8.12% | | | | | 10.22% | |
Russell 2000 Value Index | | | | 3.18% | | | | | 6.01% | | | | | 3.54% | | | | | 7.29% | | | | | 9.16% | |
Performance figures quoted in the table above and the graph on the next page represent past performance and are no guarantee of future results. Total return figures in the table above include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The table above and the graph on the next page do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.
The Russell 2000 Value Index is an unmanaged index that consists of stocks in the Russell 2000 Index with lower price to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values with dividends reinvested. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Periods longer than one year are annualized.
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Omni Small-Cap Value Fund | | |
MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (Unaudited) (continued) | | |
| | |
Growth of a $10,000 Investment
from Inception August 31, 2011 to June 30, 2023
Detailed Explanation of Quarterly Performance
For the quarter, the Omni Small-Cap Value Fund returned +1.64%, underperforming the Russell 2000 Value Index. The Fund’s tilt toward deeper value stocks across multiple valuation metrics detracted from relative returns during the quarter. The Fund’s tilt toward smaller stocks in the small-cap value universe also had a negative effect on relative results.
By design, the Fund does not hold Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) or Utilities stocks. The lack of exposure to both REITs and Utilities stocks benefited relative performance during the quarter. However, a greater-than-benchmark exposure to stocks in the Financials sector detracted from relative returns.
Detailed Explanation of Fiscal Year Performance
For the fiscal year, the Omni Small-Cap Value Fund returned +5.04%, underperforming the Russell 2000 Value Index. The Fund’s tilt toward smaller stocks in the small-cap value universe detracted from relative performance, as investors favored larger stocks in that category. However, the Fund’s tilt toward deeper value stocks across multiple valuation metrics benefited relative results.
By design, the Fund does not hold Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) or Utilities stocks. The lack of exposure to these stocks benefited relative returns as both sectors underperformed the benchmark. However, greater-than-benchmark exposure to the Financials sector detracted from relative results as Financials stocks performed poorly during the period.
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Omni Small-Cap Value Fund | | |
MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (Unaudited) (continued) | | |
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Top Ten Holdings as of June 30, 2023
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Rank | | Description | | Industry | | % of Net Assets |
1 | | M/I Homes, Inc. | | Consumer Discretionary | | 1.1% |
2 | | Winnebago Industries, Inc. | | Consumer Discretionary | | 0.9% |
3 | | Boise Cascade Co. | | Industrials | | 0.9% |
4 | | CONSOL Energy, Inc. | | Energy | | 0.8% |
5 | | Allegiant Travel Co. | | Industrials | | 0.8% |
6 | | Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. | | Consumer Discretionary | | 0.8% |
7 | | Textainer Group Holdings, Ltd. | | Industrials | | 0.8% |
8 | | Patrick Industries, Inc. | | Consumer Discretionary | | 0.7% |
9 | | Navient Corp. | | Financials | | 0.7% |
10 | | ODP Corp. (The) | | Consumer Discretionary | | 0.7% |
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| | Total | | | | 8.2% |
Industry Sector Representation as of June 30, 2023
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| | % of Net Assets | | % of Russell 2000 Value Index | | Difference |
Communication Services | | | | 4.7 | % | | | | 2.9 | % | | | | 1.8 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | | | | 15.3 | % | | | | 10.3 | % | | | | 4.9 | % |
Consumer Staples | | | | 4.4 | % | | | | 2.6 | % | | | | 1.7 | % |
Energy | | | | 11.0 | % | | | | 9.1 | % | | | | 1.9 | % |
Financials | | | | 32.8 | % | | | | 24.2 | % | | | | 8.6 | % |
Health Care | | | | 3.8 | % | | | | 10.1 | % | | | | -6.3 | % |
Industrials | | | | 15.6 | % | | | | 14.6 | % | | | | 1.0 | % |
Information Technology | | | | 3.9 | % | | | | 6.3 | % | | | | -2.4 | % |
Materials | | | | 7.0 | % | | | | 4.9 | % | | | | 2.1 | % |
Real Estate | | | | 1.4 | % | | | | 10.6 | % | | | | -9.2 | % |
Utilities | | | | 0.0 | % | | | | 4.4 | % | | | | -4.4 | % |
Cash & Other Assets | | | | 0.1 | % | | | | 0.0 | % | | | | 0.3 | % |
Total | | | | 100.0 | % | | | | 100.0 | % | | | | | |
Important Disclosure
The views expressed here are exclusively those of Fund management. These views, including those related to market sectors or individual stocks, are not meant as investment advice and should not be considered predictive in nature. Any favorable (or unfavorable) description of a holding applies only as of the quarter-end, June 30, 2023, unless otherwise stated. Security positions can and do change thereafter. Discussions of historical performance do not guarantee and may not be indicative of future performance.
Market volatility can significantly impact short-term performance. The Fund is not an appropriate investment for short-term investors. Investments in small companies generally carry greater risk than is customarily associated with larger companies. This additional risk is attributable to a number of factors, including the relatively limited financial resources that are typically available to small companies and the fact that small companies often have comparatively limited product lines. In addition, the stock of small companies tends to be more volatile than the stock of large companies, particularly in the short term and particularly in the early stages of an economic or market downturn. Shareholders of the Fund, therefore, are taking on more risk than they would if they invested in the stock market as a whole.
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MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (Unaudited) (continued) | | |
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Conclusion
Thank you for your continued investment in Omni Small-Cap Value Fund. We encourage your feedback; your reactions and concerns are important to us.
Sincerely,
The Investment Management Team
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Omni Small-Cap Value Fund | | |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS | | |
Showing percentage of net assets as of June 30, 2023
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COMMON STOCKS - 99.94% | | | | | |
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Communication Services - 4.75% | | | | | |
Advantage Solutions, Inc.* | | | 1,350,000 | | | $ | 3,159,000 | | | | | |
AMC Networks, Inc., Class A* | | | 95,500 | | | | 1,141,225 | | | | | |
ATN International, Inc. | | | 65,600 | | | | 2,400,960 | | | | | |
Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc., Class A* | | | 88,600 | | | | 90,372 | | | | | |
comScore, Inc.* | | | 142,000 | | | | 115,020 | | | | | |
Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc.* | | | 328,800 | | | | 1,259,304 | | | | | |
EchoStar Corp., Class A* | | | 267,500 | | | | 4,638,450 | | | | | |
Entravision Communications Corp., Class A | | | 339,800 | | | | 1,491,722 | | | | | |
EW Scripps Co. (The), Class A* | | | 256,166 | | | | 2,343,919 | | | | | |
Fluent, Inc.* | | | 140,000 | | | | 87,696 | | | | | |
Gannett Co., Inc.* | | | 437,700 | | | | 984,825 | | | | | |
Gray Television, Inc. | | | 165,800 | | | | 1,306,504 | | | | | |
Harte Hanks, Inc.* | | | 7,700 | | | | 42,196 | | | | | |
Liberty Latin America, Ltd., Class A* | | | 100,000 | | | | 875,000 | | | | | |
Liberty Latin America, Ltd., | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class C* | | | 676,500 | | | | 5,831,430 | | | | | |
Marcus Corp. (The) | | | 193,000 | | | | 2,862,190 | | | | | |
Saga Communications, Inc., Class A | | | 21,761 | | | | 464,815 | | | | | |
Salem Media Group, Inc.* | | | 43,900 | | | | 42,047 | | | | | |
Scholastic Corp. | | | 166,750 | | | | 6,484,908 | | | | | |
Sinclair, Inc.+ | | | 239,300 | | | | 3,307,126 | | | | | |
Sphere Entertainment Co.*+ | | | 100,000 | | | | 2,739,000 | | | | | |
Spok Holdings, Inc. | | | 4,100 | | | | 54,489 | | | | | |
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. | | | 380,800 | | | | 3,133,984 | | | | | |
Thryv Holdings, Inc.* | | | 148,000 | | | | 3,640,800 | | | | | |
Townsquare Media, Inc., Class A | | | 129,900 | | | | 1,547,109 | | | | | |
United States Cellular Corp.* | | | 125,400 | | | | 2,210,802 | | | | | |
Urban One, Inc.* | | | 151,800 | | | | 910,800 | | | | | |
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Consumer Discretionary - 15.32% | | | | | | | | | |
Aaron’s Co., Inc. (The) | | | 155,000 | | | | 2,191,700 | | | | | |
Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Class A* | | | 215,000 | | | | 8,101,200 | | | | | |
Adtalem Global Education, Inc.* | | | 107,200 | | | | 3,681,248 | | | | | |
AMCON Distributing Co. | | | 2,450 | | | | 497,350 | | | | | |
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American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.* | | | 614,996 | | | $ | 5,086,017 | |
American Outdoor Brands, Inc.* | | | 49,500 | | | | 429,660 | |
American Public Education, Inc.* | | | 61,100 | | | | 289,614 | |
AMMO, Inc.*+ | | | 61,200 | | | | 130,356 | |
Ark Restaurants Corp. | | | 8,500 | | | | 157,250 | |
Bally’s Corp.* | | | 185,200 | | | | 2,881,712 | |
Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. | | | 21,900 | | | | 329,376 | |
Beazer Homes USA, Inc.* | | | 147,500 | | | | 4,172,775 | |
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp.+ | | | 113,700 | | | | 1,041,492 | |
Biglari Holdings, Inc., Class B* | | | 6,200 | | | | 1,222,268 | |
Bluegreen Vacations Holding Corp. | | | 73,551 | | | | 2,622,093 | |
Caleres, Inc. | | | 25,000 | | | | 598,250 | |
Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc.* | | | 230,600 | | | | 1,162,224 | |
Cato Corp. (The), Class A | | | 82,300 | | | | 660,869 | |
Century Casinos, Inc.* | | | 67,400 | | | | 478,540 | |
Charles & Colvard, Ltd.* | | | 42,700 | | | | 40,779 | |
Chegg, Inc.* | | | 409,800 | | | | 3,639,024 | |
Chico’s FAS, Inc.* | | | 581,000 | | | | 3,108,350 | |
China Automotive Systems, Inc.* | | | 146,350 | | | | 720,042 | |
Chuy’s Holdings, Inc.* | | | 23,000 | | | | 938,860 | |
Container Store Group, Inc. (The)* | | | 104,650 | | | | 328,601 | |
Crown Crafts, Inc. | | | 75,850 | | | | 380,008 | |
Delta Apparel, Inc.* | | | 42,100 | | | | 441,208 | |
Designer Brands, Inc., Class A+ | | | 215,000 | | | | 2,171,500 | |
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. | | | 108,300 | | | | 949,791 | |
Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc. | | | 75,500 | | | | 2,135,140 | |
Flanigan’s Enterprises, Inc. | | | 14,000 | | | | 429,100 | |
Flexsteel Industries, Inc. | | | 20,159 | | | | 397,334 | |
Genesco, Inc.* | | | 45,000 | | | | 1,126,800 | |
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.* | | | 187,500 | | | | 3,613,125 | |
Good Times Restaurants, Inc.* | | | 106,000 | | | | 360,400 | |
GoPro, Inc., Class A* | | | 638,800 | | | | 2,644,632 | |
Haverty Furniture Cos., Inc. | | | 82,400 | | | | 2,490,128 | |
Hibbett, Inc. | | | 60,900 | | | | 2,210,061 | |
Hooker Furnishings Corp. | | | 26,000 | | | | 485,160 | |
Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., Class A* | | | 23,500 | | | | 2,331,435 | |
JAKKS Pacific, Inc.* | | | 62,300 | | | | 1,244,131 | |
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued) | | |
Showing percentage of net assets as of June 30, 2023
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Common Stocks (continued) | | | | | |
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Consumer Discretionary (continued) | | | | | |
Kandi Technologies Group, Inc.* | | | 113,200 | | | $ | 448,272 | | | | | |
Lakeland Industries, Inc. | | | 33,450 | | | | 481,346 | | | | | |
Landsea Homes Corp.* | | | 117,529 | | | | 1,097,721 | | | | | |
La-Z-Boy, Inc. | | | 166,000 | | | | 4,754,240 | | | | | |
Legacy Housing Corp.* | | | 43,331 | | | | 1,004,846 | | | | | |
Lifetime Brands, Inc. | | | 72,650 | | | | 410,473 | | | | | |
Lincoln Educational Services Corp.* | | | 211,000 | | | | 1,422,140 | | | | | |
Live Ventures, Inc.* | | | 15,550 | | | | 414,407 | | | | | |
M/I Homes, Inc.* | | | 136,200 | | | | 11,875,278 | | | | | |
MarineMax, Inc.*+ | | | 89,000 | | | | 3,040,240 | | | | | |
Modine Manufacturing Co.* | | | 70,000 | | | | 2,311,400 | | | | | |
Movado Group, Inc. | | | 69,200 | | | | 1,856,636 | | | | | |
ODP Corp. (The)* | | | 174,000 | | | | 8,146,680 | | | | | |
OneWater Marine, Inc., Class A*+ | | | 66,100 | | | | 2,395,464 | | | | | |
Patrick Industries, Inc.+ | | | 105,000 | | | | 8,400,000 | | | | | |
Perdoceo Education Corp.* | | | 352,879 | | | | 4,329,825 | | | | | |
Rocky Brands, Inc. | | | 22,500 | | | | 472,500 | | | | | |
Shoe Carnival, Inc. | | | 99,500 | | | | 2,336,260 | | | | | |
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. | | | 204,400 | | | | 2,665,376 | | | | | |
Sonic Automotive, Inc., Class A | | | 146,400 | | | | 6,978,888 | | | | | |
Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings, Inc.* | | | 126,300 | | | | 719,910 | | | | | |
Strategic Education, Inc. | | | 86,100 | | | | 5,841,024 | | | | | |
Strattec Security Corp.* | | | 17,012 | | | | 309,618 | | | | | |
Superior Group of Cos., Inc.+ | | | 38,000 | | | | 354,920 | | | | | |
Tilly’s, Inc., Class A*+ | | | 151,600 | | | | 1,062,716 | | | | | |
Tri Pointe Homes, Inc.* | | | 266,000 | | | | 8,740,760 | | | | | |
Unifi, Inc.* | | | 54,273 | | | | 437,983 | | | | | |
Universal Technical Institute, Inc.* | | | 221,400 | | | | 1,529,874 | | | | | |
Vera Bradley, Inc.* | | | 100,000 | | | | 639,000 | | | | | |
Vista Outdoor, Inc.* | | | 214,191 | | | | 5,926,665 | | | | | |
VOXX International Corp.*+ | | | 82,100 | | | | 1,024,608 | | | | | |
Weyco Group, Inc. | | | 31,500 | | | | 840,735 | | | | | |
Winnebago Industries, Inc.+ | | | 143,981 | | | | 9,602,093 | | | | | |
Zumiez, Inc.* | | | 104,800 | | | | 1,745,968 | | | | | |
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Consumer Staples - 4.35% | | | | | |
Andersons, Inc. (The) | | | 160,438 | | | | 7,404,214 | | | | | |
Coffee Holding Co., Inc.* | | | 11,100 | | | | 15,429 | | | | | |
Edgewell Personal Care Co. | | | 82,300 | | | | 3,399,813 | | | | | |
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Consumer Staples (continued) | |
Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc. | | | 226,477 | | | $ | 5,822,724 | |
HF Foods Group, Inc.* | | | 13,826 | | | | 64,844 | |
Ingles Markets, Inc., Class A | | | 85,301 | | | | 7,050,128 | |
Lifevantage Corp. | | | 90,000 | | | | 391,500 | |
Mannatech, Inc. | | | 8,400 | | | | 104,580 | |
Natural Alternatives International, Inc.* | | | 18,100 | | | | 134,302 | |
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. | | | 81,100 | | | | 994,286 | |
Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc.* | | | 6,593 | | | | 89,994 | |
Seneca Foods Corp., Class A* | | | 40,100 | | | | 1,310,468 | |
SpartanNash Co. | | | 161,946 | | | | 3,645,404 | |
TreeHouse Foods, Inc.* | | | 124,700 | | | | 6,282,386 | |
United Natural Foods, Inc.* | | | 241,000 | | | | 4,711,550 | |
Village Super Market, Inc., Class A+ | | | 50,750 | | | | 1,158,115 | |
Vintage Wine Estates, Inc.* | | | 246,200 | | | | 210,624 | |
Weis Markets, Inc. | | | 92,325 | | | | 5,928,188 | |
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Energy - 11.02% | | | | | | | | |
Adams Resources & Energy, Inc. | | | 20,500 | | | | 720,575 | |
Amplify Energy Corp.* | | | 113,600 | | | | 769,072 | |
Archrock, Inc. | | | 532,346 | | | | 5,456,546 | |
Ardmore Shipping Corp. | | | 216,400 | | | | 2,672,540 | |
Barnwell Industries, Inc. | | | 15,500 | | | | 39,527 | |
Berry Corp. | | | 383,400 | | | | 2,637,792 | |
Bristow Group, Inc.* | | | 111,033 | | | | 3,189,978 | |
CONSOL Energy, Inc.+ | | | 137,900 | | | | 9,350,999 | |
Delek US Holdings, Inc. | | | 332,000 | | | | 7,951,400 | |
DHT Holdings, Inc. | | | 647,322 | | | | 5,521,657 | |
DMC Global, Inc.* | | | 25,000 | | | | 444,000 | |
Dorian LPG, Ltd. | | | 211,300 | | | | 5,419,845 | |
Epsilon Energy, Ltd. | | | 90,000 | | | | 480,600 | |
Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.* | | | 9,000 | | | | 230,310 | |
Golar LNG, Ltd. | | | 381,500 | | | | 7,694,855 | |
Gran Tierra Energy, Inc.* | | | 75,000 | | | | 368,250 | |
Hallador Energy Co.* | | | 255,000 | | | | 2,185,350 | |
Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.* | | | 881,000 | | | | 6,501,780 | |
Mammoth Energy Services, Inc.* | | | 115,000 | | | | 555,450 | |
Nabors Industries, Ltd.*+ | | | 13,100 | | | | 1,218,693 | |
NACCO Industries, Inc., Class A | | | 41,945 | | | | 1,453,814 | |
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Omni Small-Cap Value Fund | | |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued) | | |
Showing percentage of net assets as of June 30, 2023
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Common Stocks (continued) | | | | | |
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Energy (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Natural Gas Services Group, Inc.* | | | 114,752 | | | $ | 1,136,045 | | | | | |
NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc.* | | | 10,000 | | | | 177,100 | | | | | |
Newpark Resources, Inc.* | | | 432,100 | | | | 2,259,883 | | | | | |
Oil States International, Inc.* | | | 319,400 | | | | 2,385,918 | | | | | |
Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc., Class A* | | | 593,300 | | | | 2,474,061 | | | | | |
Par Pacific Holdings, Inc.* | | | 172,400 | | | | 4,587,564 | | | | | |
Permian Resources Corp. | | | 17,500 | | | | 191,800 | | | | | |
PHX Minerals, Inc. | | | 63,800 | | | | 199,056 | | | | | |
PrimeEnergy Resources Corp.* | | | 41 | | | | 3,773 | | | | | |
ProPetro Holding Corp.* | | | 430,000 | | | | 3,543,200 | | | | | |
Ranger Energy Services, Inc.* | | | 88,400 | | | | 905,216 | | | | | |
REX American Resources Corp.* | | | 90,900 | | | | 3,164,229 | | | | | |
Ring Energy, Inc.*+ | | | 774,500 | | | | 1,324,395 | | | | | |
SandRidge Energy, Inc. | | | 100,550 | | | | 1,533,387 | | | | | |
SEACOR Marine Holdings, Inc.* | | | 86,800 | | | | 992,124 | | | | | |
SFL Corp., Ltd. | | | 811,000 | | | | 7,566,630 | | | | | |
Smart Sand, Inc.* | | | 195,200 | | | | 320,128 | | | | | |
Talos Energy, Inc.* | | | 508,400 | | | | 7,051,508 | | | | | |
Teekay Corp.* | | | 590,000 | | | | 3,563,600 | | | | | |
US Energy Corp. | | | 27,000 | | | | 38,340 | | | | | |
US Silica Holdings, Inc.* | | | 360,000 | | | | 4,366,800 | | | | | |
VAALCO Energy, Inc.+ | | | 400,000 | | | | 1,504,000 | | | | | |
Vital Energy, Inc.*+ | | | 72,500 | | | | 3,273,375 | | | | | |
World Kinect Corp. | | | 290,600 | | | | 6,009,608 | | | | | |
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Financials - 32.84% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1st Source Corp. | | | 85,000 | | | | 3,564,050 | | | | | |
Acacia Research Corp.* | | | 196,000 | | | | 815,360 | | | | | |
ACNB Corp. | | | 51,400 | | | | 1,704,938 | | | | | |
AFC Gamma, Inc.+ | | | 65,800 | | | | 819,210 | | | | | |
Affinity Bancshares, Inc.* | | | 31,500 | | | | 370,125 | | | | | |
Alerus Financial Corp. | | | 80,200 | | | | 1,441,996 | | | | | |
Amalgamated Financial Corp. | | | 129,930 | | | | 2,090,574 | | | | | |
A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc. | | | 40,558 | | | | 1,518,289 | | | | | |
Ambac Financial Group, Inc.* | | | 250,000 | | | | 3,560,000 | | | | | |
American National Bankshares, Inc. | | | 25,000 | | | | 724,500 | | | | | |
AmeriServ Financial, Inc. | | | 118,000 | | | | 299,720 | | | | | |
Ames National Corp. | | | 1,008 | | | | 18,174 | | | | | |
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Financials (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. | | | 80,384 | | | $ | 2,380,170 | |
Atlanticus Holdings Corp.* | | | 1,610 | | | | 67,636 | |
Auburn National BanCorp, Inc. | | | 12,000 | | | | 257,280 | |
Banc of California, Inc. | | | 167,943 | | | | 1,944,780 | |
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior SA, Class E | | | 133,400 | | | | 2,942,804 | |
Bank of Marin Bancorp | | | 15,047 | | | | 265,880 | |
Bank of NT Butterfield & Son, Ltd. (The) | | | 46,500 | | | | 1,272,240 | |
Bank of the James Financial Group, Inc. | | | 13,000 | | | | 120,640 | |
Bank7 Corp. | | | 51,500 | | | | 1,263,295 | |
BankFinancial Corp. | | | 44,100 | | | | 360,738 | |
BankUnited, Inc. | | | 164,764 | | | | 3,550,664 | |
Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. | | | 15,000 | | | | 365,700 | |
Banner Corp. | | | 111,127 | | | | 4,852,916 | |
Bar Harbor Bankshares | | | 50,966 | | | | 1,255,802 | |
BayCom Corp. | | | 38,313 | | | | 639,061 | |
BCB Bancorp, Inc. | | | 60,400 | | | | 709,096 | |
Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. | | | 25,000 | | | | 518,250 | |
Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. | | | 59,500 | | | | 526,575 | |
BM Technologies, Inc.* | | | 20,500 | | | | 61,090 | |
Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. | | | 110,000 | | | | 3,452,900 | |
Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc.* | | | 47,500 | | | | 467,875 | |
Brookline Bancorp, Inc. | | | 250,000 | | | | 2,185,000 | |
Business First Bancshares, Inc. | | | 65,000 | | | | 979,550 | |
Byline Bancorp, Inc. | | | 120,800 | | | | 2,185,272 | |
C&F Financial Corp. | | | 13,600 | | | | 730,320 | |
California BanCorp* | | | 30,000 | | | | 450,000 | |
Camden National Corp. | | | 57,100 | | | | 1,768,387 | |
Capital Bancorp, Inc. | | | 76,950 | | | | 1,392,795 | |
Capital City Bank Group, Inc. | | | 37,172 | | | | 1,138,950 | |
Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. | | | 250,000 | | | | 1,542,500 | |
Capstar Financial Holdings, Inc. | | | 51,813 | | | | 635,746 | |
Carter Bankshares, Inc.* | | | 110,885 | | | | 1,639,989 | |
CB Financial Services, Inc. | | | 20,400 | | | | 414,528 | |
Central Pacific Financial Corp. | | | 47,000 | | | | 738,370 | |
Central Valley Community Bancorp | | | 55,000 | | | | 849,750 | |
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Omni Small-Cap Value Fund | | |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued) | | |
Showing percentage of net assets as of June 30, 2023
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Industry Company | | Shares | | | Value | | | | |
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Common Stocks (continued) | | | | | | | | | |
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Financials (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CF Bankshares, Inc. | | | 19,000 | | | $ | 288,800 | | | | | |
Chemung Financial Corp. | | | 19,500 | | | | 748,995 | | | | | |
ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc.+ | | | 28,500 | | | | 655,500 | | | | | |
Citizens Community Bancorp, Inc. | | | 52,500 | | | | 464,625 | | | | | |
Citizens Financial Services, Inc.+ | | | 2,424 | | | | 180,515 | | | | | |
Citizens, Inc.*+ | | | 154,500 | | | | 372,345 | | | | | |
Civista Bancshares, Inc. | | | 42,523 | | | | 739,900 | | | | | |
CNB Financial Corp. | | | 64,300 | | | | 1,134,895 | | | | | |
Codorus Valley Bancorp, Inc.+ | | | 56,622 | | | | 1,110,357 | | | | | |
Colony Bankcorp, Inc. | | | 50,010 | | | | 471,094 | | | | | |
Community Financial Corp. (The) | | | 12,500 | | | | 338,625 | | | | | |
Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. | | | 60,000 | | | | 2,134,200 | | | | | |
Community West Bancshares | | | 57,000 | | | | 698,820 | | | | | |
ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. | | | 105,846 | | | | 1,755,985 | | | | | |
Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc.*+ | | | 153,150 | | | | 1,787,260 | | | | | |
Crawford & Co., Class A+ | | | 9,800 | | | | 108,682 | | | | | |
Crawford & Co., Class B | | | 23,100 | | | | 216,909 | | | | | |
CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc.* | | | 145,100 | | | | 1,451,000 | | | | | |
Customers Bancorp, Inc.* | | | 79,591 | | | | 2,408,424 | | | | | |
Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. | | | 105,112 | | | | 1,853,125 | | | | | |
Donegal Group, Inc., Class A | | | 123,000 | | | | 1,774,890 | | | | | |
Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. | | | 21,000 | | | | 277,830 | | | | | |
Eagle Bancorp, Inc. | | | 72,070 | | | | 1,525,001 | | | | | |
Encore Capital Group, Inc.* | | | 97,600 | | | | 4,745,312 | | | | | |
Enova International, Inc.* | | | 90,407 | | | | 4,802,420 | | | | | |
Enterprise Bancorp, Inc. | | | 39,375 | | | | 1,139,513 | | | | | |
Equity Bancshares, Inc., Class A | | | 91,000 | | | | 2,072,980 | | | | | |
Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. | | | 4,500 | | | | 205,830 | | | | | |
ESSA Bancorp, Inc.+ | | | 44,700 | | | | 668,265 | | | | | |
Evans Bancorp, Inc. | | | 5,500 | | | | 137,115 | | | | | |
EZCORP, Inc., Class A*+ | | | 416,200 | | | | 3,487,756 | | | | | |
Farmers National Banc Corp.+ | | | 88,589 | | | | 1,095,846 | | | | | |
FB Financial Corp. | | | 136,600 | | | | 3,831,630 | | | | | |
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp., Class C | | | 26,600 | | | | 3,823,484 | | | | | |
Financial Institutions, Inc. | | | 50,000 | | | | 787,000 | | | | | |
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Finwise Bancorp* | | | 20,000 | | | $ | 179,000 | |
First Bancshares, Inc. (The) | | | 79,400 | | | | 2,051,696 | |
First Bank | | | 61,800 | | | | 641,484 | |
First Busey Corp. | | | 184,000 | | | | 3,698,400 | |
First Business Financial Services, Inc. | | | 45,400 | | | | 1,338,846 | |
First Capital, Inc. | | | 15,035 | | | | 464,882 | |
First Commonwealth Financial Corp. | | | 273,800 | | | | 3,463,570 | |
First Community Corp. | | | 35,000 | | | | 607,600 | |
First Financial Bancorp | | | 200,000 | | | | 4,088,000 | |
First Financial Corp. | | | 39,362 | | | | 1,278,084 | |
First Financial Northwest, Inc. | | | 42,882 | | | | 487,568 | |
First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. | | | 27,472 | | | | 309,060 | |
First Internet Bancorp | | | 25,000 | | | | 371,250 | |
First Merchants Corp. | | | 148,600 | | | | 4,194,978 | |
First Mid Bancshares, Inc. | | | 51,500 | | | | 1,243,210 | |
First National Corp. | | | 33,800 | | | | 561,418 | |
First Northwest Bancorp | | | 30,287 | | | | 344,666 | |
First of Long Island Corp. (The)+ | | | 87,900 | | | | 1,056,558 | |
First Savings Financial Group, Inc. | | | 14,300 | | | | 188,760 | |
First United Corp. | | | 29,176 | | | | 416,050 | |
First US Bancshares, Inc. | | | 6,468 | | | | 55,172 | |
First Western Financial, Inc.*+ | | | 59,800 | | | | 1,112,280 | |
Flushing Financial Corp. | | | 90,997 | | | | 1,118,353 | |
FNCB Bancorp, Inc. | | | 185,700 | | | | 1,101,201 | |
Franklin Financial Services Corp. | | | 30,700 | | | | 851,618 | |
FS Bancorp, Inc. | | | 39,000 | | | | 1,172,730 | |
FVCBankcorp, Inc.* | | | 42,499 | | | | 457,714 | |
Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. | | | 10,000 | | | | 507,300 | |
Green Dot Corp., Class A* | | | 145,000 | | | | 2,717,300 | |
Greenhill & Co., Inc. | | | 22,000 | | | | 322,300 | |
Guild Holdings Co., Class A*# | | | 227,001 | | | | 2,578,731 | |
Hanmi Financial Corp. | | | 73,100 | | | | 1,091,383 | |
HarborOne Bancorp, Inc. | | | 147,400 | | | | 1,279,432 | |
Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. | | | 28,404 | | | | 509,852 | |
Heartland Financial USA, Inc. | | | 119,700 | | | | 3,336,039 | |
Hennessy Advisors, Inc.+ | | | 7,000 | | | | 49,560 | |
Heritage Commerce Corp. | | | 132,464 | | | | 1,096,802 | |
Heritage Financial Corp. | | | 122,500 | | | | 1,980,825 | |
HMN Financial, Inc. | | | 31,800 | | | | 595,932 | |
Home Bancorp, Inc. | | | 30,494 | | | | 1,012,706 | |
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Home Point Capital, Inc.* | | | 338,000 | | | $ | 784,160 | | | | | |
HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. | | | 44,100 | | | | 921,249 | | | | | |
Hope Bancorp, Inc. | | | 273,500 | | | | 2,302,870 | | | | | |
Horace Mann Educators Corp. | | | 96,200 | | | | 2,853,292 | | | | | |
Horizon Bancorp, Inc. | | | 127,667 | | | | 1,329,013 | | | | | |
Independent Bank Corp. | | | 88,100 | | | | 1,494,176 | | | | | |
Independent Bank Group, Inc. | | | 14,950 | | | | 516,224 | | | | | |
Investar Holding Corp. | | | 43,000 | | | | 520,730 | | | | | |
Investors Title Co. | | | 5,494 | | | | 802,124 | | | | | |
James River Group Holdings, Ltd. | | | 125,000 | | | | 2,282,500 | | | | | |
Kearny Financial Corp. | | | 181,462 | | | | 1,279,307 | | | | | |
Kingstone Cos., Inc. | | | 39,700 | | | | 50,816 | | | | | |
Lakeland Bancorp, Inc. | | | 190,654 | | | | 2,552,857 | | | | | |
Landmark Bancorp, Inc. | | | 16,864 | | | | 367,635 | | | | | |
LCNB Corp.+ | | | 58,600 | | | | 864,936 | | | | | |
LendingClub Corp.* | | | 293,200 | | | | 2,858,700 | | | | | |
loanDepot, Inc., Class A*+ | | | 248,044 | | | | 525,853 | | | | | |
Logan Ridge Finance Corp. | | | 12,600 | | | | 258,930 | | | | | |
Luther Burbank Corp. | | | 258,197 | | | | 2,303,117 | | | | | |
Macatawa Bank Corp. | | | 19,000 | | | | 176,320 | | | | | |
MainStreet Bancshares, Inc. | | | 36,000 | | | | 815,760 | | | | | |
Malvern Bancorp, Inc.* | | | 30,300 | | | | 477,225 | | | | | |
Mercantile Bank Corp. | | | 47,300 | | | | 1,306,426 | | | | | |
Merchants Bancorp | | | 167,211 | | | | 4,277,257 | | | | | |
Mercury General Corp.+ | | | 144,500 | | | | 4,374,015 | | | | | |
Meridian Corp. | | | 43,800 | | | | 429,240 | | | | | |
Metrocity Bankshares, Inc. | | | 9,291 | | | | 166,216 | | | | | |
Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp.*+ | | | 21,400 | | | | 743,222 | | | | | |
Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. | | | 26,603 | | | | 587,394 | | | | | |
Middlefield Banc Corp.+ | | | 34,000 | | | | 911,200 | | | | | |
Midland States Bancorp, Inc. | | | 113,700 | | | | 2,263,767 | | | | | |
MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. | | | 59,260 | | | | 1,266,386 | | | | | |
MVB Financial Corp. | | | 32,600 | | | | 687,208 | | | | | |
National Western Life Group, Inc., Class A | | | 10,778 | | | | 4,478,906 | | | | | |
Navient Corp. | | | 450,000 | | | | 8,361,000 | | | | | |
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc.+ | | | 18,170 | | | | 1,233,925 | | | | | |
NMI Holdings, Inc., Class A* | | | 264,900 | | | | 6,839,718 | | | | | |
Northeast Community Bancorp, Inc. | | | 32,500 | | | | 483,600 | | | | | |
Northfield Bancorp, Inc. | | | 97,300 | | | | 1,068,354 | | | | | |
Northrim BanCorp, Inc. | | | 30,800 | | | | 1,211,364 | | | | | |
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Northwest Bancshares, Inc. | | | 413,200 | | | $ | 4,379,920 | |
Oak Valley Bancorp+ | | | 40,000 | | | | 1,007,600 | |
OceanFirst Financial Corp. | | | 235,123 | | | | 3,672,621 | |
Ocwen Financial Corp.*+ | | | 42,501 | | | | 1,273,755 | |
OFG Bancorp | | | 120,000 | | | | 3,129,600 | |
Ohio Valley Banc Corp. | | | 15,700 | | | | 384,650 | |
Old Point Financial Corp. | | | 17,300 | | | | 299,982 | |
Old Second Bancorp, Inc. | | | 85,550 | | | | 1,117,283 | |
OP Bancorp | | | 91,900 | | | | 774,717 | |
Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc., Class A | | | 54,493 | | | | 2,189,529 | |
Origin Bancorp, Inc. | | | 92,522 | | | | 2,710,895 | |
Orrstown Financial Services, Inc. | | | 31,600 | | | | 605,140 | |
PacWest Bancorp | | | 151,500 | | | | 1,234,725 | |
Parke Bancorp, Inc. | | | 50,099 | | | | 851,182 | |
Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc. | | | 3,000 | | | | 41,820 | |
Pathward Financial, Inc. | | | 101,931 | | | | 4,725,521 | |
Patriot National Bancorp, Inc.* | | | 18,500 | | | | 158,175 | |
PCB Bancorp | | | 58,600 | | | | 862,006 | |
Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corp. | | | 69,894 | | | | 1,892,730 | |
Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc.+ | | | 33,229 | | | | 831,722 | |
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. | | | 27,617 | | | | 503,458 | |
Peoples Bancorp, Inc. | | | 152,470 | | | | 4,048,079 | |
Peoples Financial Services Corp. | | | 22,900 | | | | 1,002,791 | |
Pioneer Bancorp, Inc.* | | | 82,600 | | | | 739,270 | |
Plumas Bancorp | | | 2,000 | | | | 71,380 | |
Premier Financial Corp. | | | 95,300 | | | | 1,526,706 | |
Primis Financial Corp. | | | 68,158 | | | | 573,890 | |
Princeton Bancorp, Inc. | | | 34,480 | | | | 941,994 | |
PROG Holdings, Inc.* | | | 130,000 | | | | 4,175,600 | |
Provident Bancorp, Inc.+ | | | 54,600 | | | | 452,088 | |
Provident Financial Holdings, Inc. | | | 26,600 | | | | 343,672 | |
Provident Financial Services, Inc. | | | 242,831 | | | | 3,967,859 | |
QCR Holdings, Inc. | | | 61,000 | | | | 2,502,830 | |
RBB Bancorp | | | 65,883 | | | | 786,643 | |
Red River Bancshares, Inc. | | | 200 | | | | 9,828 | |
Regional Management Corp. | | | 56,100 | | | | 1,711,050 | |
Renasant Corp. | | | 219,780 | | | | 5,742,851 | |
Republic Bancorp, Inc., Class A | | | 49,362 | | | | 2,097,885 | |
Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc.* | | | 30,000 | | | | 204,000 | |
Riverview Bancorp, Inc. | | | 119,500 | | | | 602,280 | |
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S&T Bancorp, Inc. | | | 149,601 | | | $ | 4,067,651 | | | | | |
Salisbury Bancorp, Inc. | | | 4,366 | | | | 103,431 | | | | | |
Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. | | | 136,400 | | | | 3,093,552 | | | | | |
SB Financial Group, Inc. | | | 35,490 | | | | 449,303 | | | | | |
Security National Financial Corp., Class A* | | | 41,592 | | | | 368,921 | | | | | |
Shore Bancshares, Inc. | | | 88,736 | | | | 1,025,788 | | | | | |
Sierra Bancorp | | | 53,000 | | | | 899,410 | | | | | |
SiriusPoint, Ltd.* | | | 592,500 | | | | 5,350,275 | | | | | |
SmartFinancial, Inc. | | | 56,500 | | | | 1,215,315 | | | | | |
Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. | | | 10,000 | | | | 357,300 | | | | | |
South Plains Financial, Inc. | | | 99,700 | | | | 2,244,247 | | | | | |
Southern First Bancshares, Inc.* | | | 27,038 | | | | 669,191 | | | | | |
Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. | | | 11,000 | | | | 422,950 | | | | | |
Southern States Bancshares, Inc. | | | 35,000 | | | | 738,500 | | | | | |
Sterling Bancorp, Inc.* | | | 200,000 | | | | 1,094,000 | | | | | |
Stewart Information Services Corp. | | | 103,814 | | | | 4,270,908 | | | | | |
StoneX Group, Inc.* | | | 61,703 | | | | 5,126,285 | | | | | |
Summit Financial Group, Inc. | | | 65,515 | | | | 1,353,540 | | | | | |
Summit State Bank | | | 21,000 | | | | 317,310 | | | | | |
SWK Holdings Corp.* | | | 58,405 | | | | 977,700 | | | | | |
Territorial Bancorp, Inc. | | | 30,000 | | | | 368,400 | | | | | |
Third Coast Bancshares, Inc.* | | | 45,000 | | | | 714,150 | | | | | |
Timberland Bancorp, Inc. | | | 47,900 | | | | 1,225,282 | | | | | |
Tiptree, Inc. | | | 177,200 | | | | 2,659,772 | | | | | |
Towne Bank | | | 74,400 | | | | 1,729,056 | | | | | |
TriCo Bancshares | | | 15,900 | | | | 527,880 | | | | | |
TrustCo Bank Corp. NY | | | 36,680 | | | | 1,049,415 | | | | | |
Trustmark Corp. | | | 225,500 | | | | 4,762,560 | | | | | |
Union Bankshares, Inc. | | | 139 | | | | 3,191 | | | | | |
United Bancorp, Inc. | | | 17,000 | | | | 202,980 | | | | | |
United Fire Group, Inc. | | | 93,300 | | | | 2,114,178 | | | | | |
United Security Bancshares | | | 50,000 | | | | 333,000 | | | | | |
Unity Bancorp, Inc. | | | 43,867 | | | | 1,034,823 | | | | | |
Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. | | | 110,117 | | | | 1,699,105 | | | | | |
Univest Financial Corp. | | | 133,179 | | | | 2,407,876 | | | | | |
US Global Investors, Inc., Class A | | | 48,500 | | | | 148,410 | | | | | |
Velocity Financial, Inc.*+ | | | 156,650 | | | | 1,806,175 | | | | | |
Veritex Holdings, Inc. | | | 102,380 | | | | 1,835,673 | | | | | |
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. | | | 17,232 | | | | 3,402,803 | | | | | |
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Walker & Dunlop, Inc. | | | 23,675 | | | $ | 1,872,456 | |
Washington Federal, Inc. | | | 140,000 | | | | 3,712,800 | |
Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. | | | 45,000 | | | | 1,206,450 | |
Waterstone Financial, Inc. | | | 47,000 | | | | 681,030 | |
WesBanco, Inc. | | | 134,000 | | | | 3,431,740 | |
Western New England Bancorp, Inc. | | | 67,500 | | | | 394,200 | |
Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. | | | 26,452 | | | | 328,005 | |
World Acceptance Corp.* | | | 20,100 | | | | 2,693,601 | |
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AdaptHealth Corp.* | | | 555,000 | | | | 6,754,350 | |
American Shared Hospital Services* | | | 8,500 | | | | 21,721 | |
Assertio Holdings, Inc.* | | | 283,650 | | | | 1,537,383 | |
Avanos Medical, Inc.* | | | 158,417 | | | | 4,049,139 | |
Bioventus, Inc., Class A*+ | | | 225,000 | | | | 650,250 | |
CareCloud, Inc.* | | | 31,700 | | | | 93,515 | |
Carisma Therapeutics, Inc.+ | | | 154,900 | | | | 1,358,473 | |
Emergent BioSolutions, Inc.* | | | 200,000 | | | | 1,470,000 | |
FONAR Corp.* | | | 16,500 | | | | 282,150 | |
Fulgent Genetics, Inc.* | | | 102,708 | | | | 3,803,277 | |
Great Elm Group, Inc.* | | | 4,500 | | | | 9,225 | |
Innoviva, Inc.*+ | | | 289,190 | | | | 3,681,389 | |
iTeos Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 66,500 | | | | 880,460 | |
Multiplan Corp.* | | | 3,195,200 | | | | 6,741,872 | |
Ovid therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 221,100 | | | | 725,208 | |
Owens & Minor, Inc.* | | | 253,600 | | | | 4,828,544 | |
ProPhase Labs, Inc.*+ | | | 15,000 | | | | 108,900 | |
Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 340,000 | | | | 2,240,600 | |
XBiotech, Inc.* | | | 20,000 | | | | 118,800 | |
Zymeworks, Inc.* | | | 336,900 | | | | 2,910,816 | |
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ACCO Brands Corp. | | | 396,300 | | | | 2,064,723 | |
Air Transport Services Group, Inc.* | | | 282,500 | | | | 5,330,775 | |
Allegiant Travel Co.* | | | 70,200 | | | | 8,864,856 | |
American Woodmark Corp.* | | | 93,400 | | | | 7,132,958 | |
ARC Document Solutions, Inc. | | | 301,700 | | | | 977,508 | |
ArcBest Corp. | | | 69,500 | | | | 6,866,600 | |
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Avalon Holdings Corp., Class A* | | | 16,900 | | | $ | 43,095 | | | | | |
AZZ, Inc. | | | 59,600 | | | | 2,590,216 | | | | | |
BlueLinx Holdings, Inc.* | | | 45,000 | | | | 4,220,100 | | | | | |
Boise Cascade Co. | | | 106,000 | | | | 9,577,100 | | | | | |
BrightView Holdings, Inc.* | | | 372,500 | | | | 2,674,550 | | | | | |
Caesarstone, Ltd. | | | 93,600 | | | | 490,464 | | | | | |
CBAK Energy Technology, Inc.* | | | 160,000 | | | | 195,200 | | | | | |
Civeo Corp.* | | | 77,255 | | | | 1,504,927 | | | | | |
CompX International, Inc. | | | 1,000 | | | | 21,800 | | | | | |
Concrete Pumping Holdings, Inc.* | | | 313,000 | | | | 2,513,390 | | | | | |
Conduent, Inc.* | | | 1,088,800 | | | | 3,701,920 | | | | | |
Costamare, Inc. | | | 475,400 | | | | 4,597,118 | | | | | |
Covenant Logistics Group, Inc. | | | 85,400 | | | | 3,743,082 | | | | | |
Daseke, Inc.* | | | 43,000 | | | | 306,590 | | | | | |
Deluxe Corp. | | | 162,000 | | | | 2,831,760 | | | | | |
Eagle Bulk Shipping, Inc.+ | | | 68,600 | | | | 3,295,544 | | | | | |
Eastern Co. (The) | | | 19,601 | | | | 354,582 | | | | | |
Eneti, Inc.+ | | | 317,500 | | | | 3,844,925 | | | | | |
Enviri Corp.* | | | 322,580 | | | | 3,183,865 | | | | | |
Genco Shipping & Trading, Ltd. | | | 230,900 | | | | 3,239,527 | | | | | |
Golden Ocean Group, Ltd.+ | | | 471,400 | | | | 3,559,070 | | | | | |
Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. | | | 67,500 | | | | 1,786,725 | | | | | |
Hurco Cos., Inc. | | | 19,560 | | | | 423,474 | | | | | |
Kelly Services, Inc., Class A | | | 80,800 | | | | 1,422,888 | | | | | |
Limbach Holdings, Inc.* | | | 3,000 | | | | 74,190 | | | | | |
LS Starrett Co. (The), Class A* | | | 10,632 | | | | 111,104 | | | | | |
LSI Industries, Inc. | | | 17,459 | | | | 219,285 | | | | | |
Manitowoc Co., Inc. (The)* | | | 146,550 | | | | 2,759,537 | | | | | |
Matthews International Corp., Class A | | | 109,000 | | | | 4,645,580 | | | | | |
Mayville Engineering Co., Inc.* | | | 82,810 | | | | 1,031,813 | | | | | |
Mesa Air Group, Inc.* | | | 45,400 | | | | 115,770 | | | | | |
Mistras Group, Inc.* | | | 115,850 | | | | 894,362 | | | | | |
MYR Group, Inc.* | | | 16,020 | | | | 2,216,207 | | | | | |
NL Industries, Inc. | | | 66,962 | | | | 370,300 | | | | | |
NN, Inc.* | | | 126,000 | | | | 301,140 | | | | | |
Northwest Pipe Co.* | | | 50,000 | | | | 1,512,000 | | | | | |
Orion Group Holdings, Inc.* | | | 65,422 | | | | 183,836 | | | | | |
PAM Transportation Services, Inc.* | | | 94,220 | | | | 2,522,269 | | | | | |
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Pangaea Logistics Solutions, Ltd. | | | 296,300 | | | $ | 2,005,951 | |
Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. | | | 7,500 | | | | 142,500 | |
Patriot Transportation Holding, Inc.* | | | 7,500 | | | | 62,700 | |
Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc.* | | | 14,000 | | | | 133,140 | |
Preformed Line Products Co. | | | 16,375 | | | | 2,556,137 | |
Primoris Services Corp. | | | 55,700 | | | | 1,697,179 | |
Proto Labs, Inc.* | | | 54,800 | | | | 1,915,808 | |
Quad/Graphics, Inc.* | | | 281,500 | | | | 1,058,440 | |
Quanex Building Products Corp. | | | 126,700 | | | | 3,401,895 | |
Radiant Logistics, Inc.* | | | 175,000 | | | | 1,176,000 | |
Resources Connection, Inc. | | | 70,000 | | | | 1,099,700 | |
REV Group, Inc. | | | 250,000 | | | | 3,315,000 | |
Rush Enterprises, Inc., Class B | | | 52,410 | | | | 3,567,025 | |
Safe Bulkers, Inc. | | | 542,100 | | | | 1,767,246 | |
Servotronics, Inc.* | | | 1,500 | | | | 19,500 | |
SIFCO Industries, Inc.* | | | 6,500 | | | | 15,990 | |
SkyWest, Inc.*+ | | | 141,000 | | | | 5,741,520 | |
StarTek, Inc.* | | | 211,900 | | | | 618,748 | |
Steelcase, Inc., Class A | | | 322,000 | | | | 2,482,620 | |
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.* | | | 50,000 | | | | 2,790,000 | |
Textainer Group Holdings, Ltd.+ | | | 216,900 | | | | 8,541,522 | |
Titan International, Inc.* | | | 119,000 | | | | 1,366,120 | |
Titan Machinery, Inc.* | | | 129,800 | | | | 3,829,100 | |
TrueBlue, Inc.* | | | 117,350 | | | | 2,078,268 | |
Tutor Perini Corp.* | | | 185,000 | | | | 1,322,750 | |
Ultralife Corp.* | | | 52,413 | | | | 253,679 | |
Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. | | | 115,189 | | | | 3,318,595 | |
US Xpress Enterprises, Inc., Class A* | | | 195,000 | | | | 1,197,300 | |
V2X, Inc.* | | | 35,000 | | | | 1,734,600 | |
Veritiv Corp. | | | 45,600 | | | | 5,727,816 | |
Willis Lease Finance Corp.* | | | 35,400 | | | | 1,385,202 | |
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| | | | | | | 174,638,776 | |
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Information Technology - 3.89% | |
Adeia, Inc. | | | 481,800 | | | | 5,304,618 | |
Alpha & Omega Semiconductor, Ltd.* | | | 109,544 | | | | 3,593,043 | |
AXT, Inc.* | | | 175,000 | | | | 602,000 | |
Bel Fuse, Inc., Class B | | | 32,000 | | | | 1,837,120 | |
Benchmark Electronics, Inc. | | | 74,000 | | | | 1,911,420 | |
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Omni Small-Cap Value Fund | | |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued) | | |
Showing percentage of net assets as of June 30, 2023
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Industry Company | | Shares | | | Value | | | | |
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Common Stocks (continued) | | | | | |
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Information Technology (continued) | | | | | | | | | |
Cleanspark, Inc.*+ | | | 275,000 | | | $ | 1,179,750 | | | | | |
Computer Task Group, Inc.* | | | 61,150 | | | | 465,351 | | | | | |
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. | | | 91,200 | | | | 833,568 | | | | | |
Daktronics, Inc.* | | | 86,500 | | | | 553,600 | | | | | |
Ebix, Inc.+ | | | 146,600 | | | | 3,694,320 | | | | | |
Kimball Electronics, Inc.* | | | 63,600 | | | | 1,757,268 | | | | | |
Magnachip Semiconductor Corp.* | | | 155,000 | | | | 1,732,900 | | | | | |
NetScout Systems, Inc.* | | | 202,400 | | | | 6,264,280 | | | | | |
NetSol Technologies, Inc.* | | | 48,100 | | | | 113,516 | | | | | |
Network-1 Technologies, Inc.# | | | 144,000 | | | | 332,640 | | | | | |
Photronics, Inc.* | | | 206,050 | | | | 5,314,030 | | | | | |
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. | | | 30,000 | | | | 495,000 | | | | | |
Taitron Components, Inc., Class A | | | 10,000 | | | | 41,700 | | | | | |
TESSCO Technologies, Inc.* | | | 59,100 | | | | 528,945 | | | | | |
Trio-Tech International* | | | 21,800 | | | | 104,858 | | | | | |
TTM Technologies, Inc.* | | | 490,653 | | | | 6,820,077 | | | | | |
WidePoint Corp.* | | | 11,000 | | | | 20,460 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | 43,500,464 | | | | | |
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Materials - 6.99% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advanced Emissions | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Solutions, Inc.* | | | 92,075 | | | | 171,259 | | | | | |
AdvanSix, Inc. | | | 145,700 | | | | 5,096,586 | | | | | |
Alto Ingredients, Inc.*+ | | | 31,000 | | | | 89,590 | | | | | |
American Vanguard Corp. | | | 138,000 | | | | 2,466,060 | | | | | |
Ascent Industries Co.*+ | | | 39,525 | | | | 359,282 | | | | | |
Caledonia Mining Corp. PLC+ | | | 9,200 | | | | 106,904 | | | | | |
Carpenter Technology Corp. | | | 12,917 | | | | 725,031 | | | | | |
Century Aluminum Co.* | | | 322,300 | | | | 2,810,456 | | | | | |
Clearwater Paper Corp.* | | | 91,650 | | | | 2,870,478 | | | | | |
Core Molding Technologies, Inc.* | | | 37,900 | | | | 862,225 | | | | | |
Friedman Industries, Inc. | | | 6,000 | | | | 75,600 | | | | | |
FutureFuel Corp. | | | 290,300 | | | | 2,569,155 | | | | | |
Gold Resource Corp. | | | 122,250 | | | | 77,017 | | | | | |
Intrepid Potash, Inc.*+ | | | 59,856 | | | | 1,358,133 | | | | | |
Kaiser Aluminum Corp. | | | 17,500 | | | | 1,253,700 | | | | | |
Koppers Holdings, Inc. | | | 80,100 | | | | 2,731,410 | | | | | |
Kronos Worldwide, Inc.+ | | | 233,600 | | | | 2,039,328 | | | | | |
Mativ Holdings, Inc. | | | 230,000 | | | | 3,477,600 | | | | | |
Mercer International, Inc. | | | 276,150 | | | | 2,228,531 | | | | | |
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Industry Company | | Shares | | | Value | |
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Materials (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Olympic Steel, Inc. | | | 67,267 | | | $ | 3,296,083 | |
Pactiv Evergreen, Inc. | | | 722,643 | | | | 5,470,408 | |
Ramaco Resources, Inc., Class A+ | | | 91,400 | | | | 771,416 | |
Ramaco Resources, Inc., Class B* | | | 18,280 | | | | 193,951 | |
Rayonier Advanced Materials, Inc.* | | | 409,500 | | | | 1,752,660 | |
Ryerson Holding Corp. | | | 177,800 | | | | 7,712,964 | |
Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc., Class A | | | 99,900 | | | | 2,996,001 | |
SunCoke Energy, Inc. | | | 497,700 | | | | 3,916,899 | |
TimkenSteel Corp.* | | | 259,000 | | | | 5,586,630 | |
Trinseo PLC+ | | | 88,000 | | | | 1,114,960 | |
Tronox Holdings PLC | | | 538,000 | | | | 6,837,980 | |
Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc.* | | | 10,000 | | | | 140,100 | |
Valhi, Inc.+ | | | 109,427 | | | | 1,406,137 | |
Warrior Met Coal, Inc. | | | 146,992 | | | | 5,725,338 | |
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| | | | | | | 78,289,872 | |
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Real Estate - 1.41% | | | | | | | | |
AMREP Corp.* | | | 52,000 | | | | 932,703 | |
Anywhere Real Estate, Inc.* | | | 507,800 | | | | 3,392,104 | |
Douglas Elliman, Inc. | | | 60,600 | | | | 134,532 | |
Forestar Group, Inc.* | | | 209,800 | | | | 4,730,990 | |
Newmark Group, Inc., Class A | | | 705,000 | | | | 4,385,100 | |
RE/MAX Holdings, Inc., Class A | | | 111,400 | | | | 2,145,564 | |
Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc.* | | | 1,400 | | | | 51,282 | |
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| | | | | | | 15,772,275 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS - 99.94% | | | | 1,119,069,973 | |
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(Cost $942,039,006) | | | | | | | | |
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PREFERRED STOCK - 0.00% | |
Air T Funding, 8.00%+ | | | 221 | | | | 4,751 | |
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TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK - 0.00% | | | | 4,751 | |
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(Cost $4,597) | | | | | | | | |
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Omni Small-Cap Value Fund | | |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued) | | |
Showing percentage of net assets as of June 30, 2023
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Industry Company | | | | | Shares | | | Value | | | | |
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RIGHTS - 0.02% | | | | | |
Pineapple Holdings, Inc., CVR*Δ#+++ | | | | 5,000 | | | $ | – | | | | | |
Pan American Silver Corp., CVR, expiring 02/22/24* | | | | 150,000 | | | | 76,515 | | | | | |
Resolute Forest Products, Inc., CVR, expiring 12/31/49*Δ# | | | | 335,500 | | | | 97,295 | | | | | |
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TOTAL RIGHTS - 0.02% | | | | | | | | 173,810 | | | | | |
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(Cost $34,500) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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WARRANTS - 0.01% | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Nabors Industries, Ltd., expiring 06/11/26* | | | | 7,920 | | | | 91,080 | | | | | |
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TOTAL WARRANTS - 0.01% | | | | | | | | 91,080 | | | | | |
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(Cost $ – ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | Rate^ | | | Shares | | | Value | | | | |
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MONEY MARKET FUND - 0.00% | | | | | | | | | |
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio Class I | | | 4.99 | % | | | 885 | | | | 885 | | | | | |
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TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUND - 0.00% | | | | 885 | | | | | |
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(Cost $885) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH CASH PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING - 1.48% | | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund** | | | 5.16 | % | | | 16,593,323 | | | | 16,593,323 | | | | | |
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH CASH PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING - 1.48% | | | | 16,593,323 | | | | | |
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(Cost $16,593,323) | | | | | | | | | |
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 101.45% | | | $ | 1,135,933,822 | | | | | |
(Cost $958,672,311) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (1.45%) | | | | (16,213,698) | | | | | |
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NET ASSETS - 100.00% | | | $ | 1,119,720,124 | | | | | |
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* | Non-income producing security. |
+ | This security or a portion of the security is out on loan at June 30, 2023. Total loaned securities had a value of $51,279,343, which included loaned securities with a value of $238,161 that have been sold and are pending settlement as of June 30, 2023. The total market value of loaned securities excluding these pending sales is $51,041,182. See Note 2 for disclosure of cash and non-cash collateral. |
# | Illiquid security as determined under procedures approved by the Board of Directors. The aggregate value of illiquid securities is $3,008,666, which is 0.27% of total net assets. |
Δ | Security was fair valued using significant unobservable inputs. As such, the security is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. |
^ | Rate disclosed as of June 30, 2023. |
** | This security represents the investment of the cash collateral received in connection with securities out on loan as of June 30, 2023. |
CVR - Contingent Value Right
PLC - Public Limited Company
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Omni Small-Cap Value Fund | | |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued) | | |
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Summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of 6/30/2023:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Valuation Inputs | | | | |
| | | | | Investment in Securities (Value) | | | | |
| | Level 1 Quoted Prices | | | Level 2 Significant Observable Inputs | | | Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs | | | Total | |
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Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Consumer Discretionary | | | $171,108,369 | | | | $429,100 | | | | $– | | | | $171,537,469 | |
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Industrials | | | 174,619,276 | | | | 19,500 | | | | – | | | | 174,638,776 | |
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Other Industries (a) | | | 772,893,728 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 772,893,728 | |
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Total Common Stocks | | | 1,118,621,373 | | | | 448,600 | | | | – | | | | 1,119,069,973 | |
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Preferred Stock | | | 4,751 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 4,751 | |
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Rights | | | 76,515 | | | | – | | | | 97,295 | | | | 173,810 | |
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Warrants | | | 91,080 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 91,080 | |
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Money Market Fund | | | 885 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 885 | |
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Investments Purchased With Cash Proceeds From Securities Lending | | | 16,593,323 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 16,593,323 | |
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TOTAL | | | $1,135,387,927 | | | | $448,600 | | | | $97,295 | | | | $1,135,933,822 | |
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(a) - Please refer to the Schedule of Investments for the industry classifications of these portfolio holdings.
Following is a reconciliation of Level 3 investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:
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Investment in Securities (Value) | |
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| | Rights | | | Total | |
| |
| | |
Balance as of 06/30/2022 | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | |
Purchases/Issuances | | | – | | | | – | |
Sales/Expirations | | | – | | | | – | |
Return of Capital | | | – | | | | – | |
Realized Gain/(Loss) | | | – | | | | – | |
Change in unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) | | | 97,295 | | | | 97,295 | |
Transfers in | | | – | | | | – | |
Transfers out | | | – | | | | – | |
| | | | |
Balance as of 06/30/2023 | | $ | 97,295 | | | $ | 97,295 | |
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Net change in unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) from investments held as of 06/30/2023 | | $ | 97,295 | | | $ | 97,295 | |
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Managed Volatility Fund | | |
MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (Unaudited) | | |
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June 30, 2023
Dear Fellow Managed Volatility Fund Shareholder,
For the quarter ended June 30, 2023, our Fund returned +3.32%, underperforming our primary market benchmark, the S&P 500 Index (+8.74%). The Fund performed in line with its design during the quarter.
For the fiscal year, our Fund returned +12.00%, underperforming the S&P 500 Index (+19.59%).
The table below presents our June quarter, one-year, five-year, 10-year, 15-year, and inception-to-date financial results. See the next page for a graph of performance since inception.
Standardized Returns as of June 30, 2023
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| | | | | | Annualized |
| | Quarter | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | | 15 Years | | Since Inception (6/30/01) |
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Managed Volatility Fund | | | | 3.32 | % | | | | 12.00 | % | | | | 4.87 | % | | | | 4.74 | % | | | | 4.04 | % | | | | 4.27 | % |
S&P 500 Index | | | | 8.74 | % | | | | 19.59 | % | | | | 12.31 | % | | | | 12.86 | % | | | | 10.88 | % | | | | 8.12 | % |
Performance figures quoted in the table above represent past performance and are no guarantee of future results. Total return figures in the table above include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The table above does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.
The S&P 500 Index is a broad-based, unmanaged measurement of changes in stock market conditions, based on the average of 500 widely held common stocks with dividends reinvested. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Periods longer than one year are annualized.
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Managed Volatility Fund | | |
MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (Unaudited) (continued) | | |
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Growth of a $10,000 Investment
from Inception June 30, 2001 to June 30, 2023
Detailed Explanation of Quarterly Performance
For the quarter, the Managed Volatility Fund returned +3.32%, capturing 38% of the S&P 500 Index’s return. The Fund had an annualized standard deviation of 5.04% during the quarter, which was 57% lower than the S&P 500’s annualized standard deviation of 11.81% during the same period.
The portfolio’s options component detracted from results, returning approximately -0.6%. However, all other portfolio components added to the Fund’s results. The portfolio’s equities component provided the largest contribution, returning approximately +3.1%. The portfolio’s futures and fixed income components returned approximately +0.6% and +0.3%, respectively.
Detailed Explanation of Fiscal Year Performance
For the 12-month period, the Managed Volatility Fund returned +12.00%, capturing 61% of the S&P 500 Index’s return. The Fund had an annualized standard deviation of 6.59% during the fiscal year, which was 66% lower than the S&P 500’s annualized standard deviation of 19.67% during the same period.
The portfolio’s equities component added the most to the Fund’s results, returning approximately +6.2%. The portfolio’s options and futures components also added to results, returning approximately +2.6% and +1.7%, respectively. The portfolio’s fixed income component made the smallest contribution to the Fund’s results, returning approximately 0.8%.
The Fund continues to perform as designed, particularly over longer time horizons. For the past 10 years and since inception, the Fund has captured roughly 37% and 53%, respectively, of the S&P 500’s return. The Fund’s annualized standard deviation has been about 59% lower than the index’s for the last 10 years, and about 57% lower since inception.
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Managed Volatility Fund | | |
MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (Unaudited) (continued) | | |
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Top Ten Holdings as of June 30, 2023
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Rank | | Description | | Industry | | % of Net Assets |
1 | | Apple, Inc. | | Information Technology | | 4.0% |
2 | | Microsoft Corp. | | Information Technology | | 3.4% |
3 | | Amazon.com, Inc. | | Consumer Discretionary | | 2.2% |
4 | | McDonald’s Corp. | | Consumer Discretionary | | 1.7% |
5 | | Alphabet, Inc., Class C | | Communication Services | | 1.7% |
6 | | Cheniere Energy, Inc. | | Energy | | 1.6% |
7 | | Alphabet, Inc., Class A | | Communication Services | | 1.6% |
8 | | PepsiCo, Inc. | | Consumer Staples | | 1.5% |
9 | | Occidental Petroleum Corp. | | Energy | | 1.4% |
10 | | Marathon Petroleum Corp. | | Energy | | 1.3% |
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| | Total | | | | 20.4% |
Industry Sector Representation as of June 30, 2023
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Asset Type | | % of Net Assets |
Common Stock | | 58.9% |
Communication Services | | 4.3% |
Consumer Discretionary | | 7.2% |
Consumer Staples | | 4.8% |
Energy | | 7.7% |
Financials | | 6.6% |
Health Care | | 6.7% |
Industrials | | 3.7% |
Information Technology | | 14.4% |
Materials | | 1.5% |
Real Estate | | 0.9% |
Utilities | | 1.1% |
U.S. Government Obligations | | 25.9% |
Call Options Written | | -0.9% |
Put Options Written | | -0.4% |
Money Market Fund | | 10.3% |
Cash & Other Assets | | 6.2% |
Total | | 100% |
Important Disclosure
The views expressed here are exclusively those of Fund management. These views, including those related to market sectors or individual stocks, are not meant as investment advice and should not be considered predictive in nature. Any favorable (or unfavorable) description of a holding applies only as of the quarter end, June 30, 2023, unless otherwise stated. Security positions can and do change thereafter. Discussions of historical performance do not guarantee and may not be indicative of future performance.
Market volatility can significantly affect short-term performance. The Fund is not an appropriate investment for short-term investors. Investments in the small companies within this multi-cap fund generally carry greater risk than is customarily associated with larger companies. This additional risk is attributable to a number of factors, including the relatively limited financial resources that are typically available to small companies and the fact that small companies often have comparatively limited product lines. In addition, the stock of small companies tends to be more volatile than the stock of large.
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MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (Unaudited) (continued) | | |
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companies, particularly in the short term and particularly in the early stages of an economic or market downturn. The Fund’s use of options, futures, and leverage can magnify the risk of loss in an unfavorable market, and the Fund’s use of short-sale positions can, in theory, expose shareholders to unlimited loss. Shareholders of the Fund, therefore, are taking on more risk than they would if they invested in the stock market as a whole. The Fund uses an option writing strategy in which the Fund may sell covered calls or secured put options. Options are subject to special risks and may not fully protect the Fund against declines in the value of its stocks. In addition, an option writing strategy limits the upside profit potential normally associated with stocks. Finally, the Fund’s fixed-income holdings are subject to three types of risk. Interest rate risk is the chance that bond prices overall will decline as interest rates rise. Credit risk is the chance that a bond issuer will fail to pay interest and principal. Prepayment risk is the chance that a mortgage-backed bond issuer will repay a higher yielding bond, resulting in a lower paying yield.
Conclusion
Thank you for your continued investment in Managed Volatility Fund. We encourage your feedback; your reactions and concerns are important to us.
Sincerely,
The Investment Management Team
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Managed Volatility Fund | | |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS | | |
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Showing percentage of net assets as of June 30, 2023 | | |
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Industry Company | | Shares | | | Value | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS - 58.92% | | | | | |
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Communication Services - 4.34% | | | | | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A*# | | | 4,200 | | | $ | 502,740 | | | | | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class C* | | | 4,200 | | | | 508,074 | | | | | |
AT&T, Inc. | | | 2,240 | | | | 35,728 | | | | | |
Comcast Corp., Class A | | | 600 | | | | 24,930 | | | | | |
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A* | | | 400 | | | | 114,792 | | | | | |
Omnicom Group, Inc.# | | | 600 | | | | 57,090 | | | | | |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | | | 900 | | | | 33,471 | | | | | |
Walt Disney Co. (The)* | | | 565 | | | | 50,443 | | | | | |
Warner Bros Discovery, Inc.* | | | 541 | | | | 6,784 | | | | | |
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| | | |
| | | | | | | 1,334,052 | | | | | |
| |
Consumer Discretionary - 7.14% | | | | | |
Amazon.com, Inc.*# | | | 5,200 | | | | 677,872 | | | | | |
AutoZone, Inc.* | | | 100 | | | | 249,336 | | | | | |
eBay, Inc.# | | | 500 | | | | 22,345 | | | | | |
Five Below, Inc.*# | | | 1,500 | | | | 294,810 | | | | | |
Ford Motor Co. | | | 1,750 | | | | 26,478 | | | | | |
General Motors Co. | | | 700 | | | | 26,992 | | | | | |
McDonald’s Corp.# | | | 1,800 | | | | 537,138 | | | | | |
NIKE, Inc., Class B# | | | 600 | | | | 66,222 | | | | | |
Ross Stores, Inc. | | | 500 | | | | 56,065 | | | | | |
Starbucks Corp.# | | | 400 | | | | 39,624 | | | | | |
Tesla, Inc.* | | | 600 | | | | 157,062 | | | | | |
Yum! Brands, Inc. | | | 300 | | | | 41,565 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
| | | | | | | 2,195,509 | | | | | |
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Consumer Staples - 4.81% | | | | | |
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. | | | 400 | | | | 30,224 | | | | | |
Coca-Cola Co. (The) | | | 1,700 | | | | 102,374 | | | | | |
Colgate-Palmolive Co.# | | | 400 | | | | 30,816 | | | | | |
Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A# | | | 500 | | | | 123,065 | | | | | |
Costco Wholesale Corp.# | | | 400 | | | | 215,352 | | | | | |
Dollar General Corp. | | | 300 | | | | 50,934 | | | | | |
General Mills, Inc. | | | 500 | | | | 38,350 | | | | | |
J M Smucker Co. (The) | | | 400 | | | | 59,068 | | | | | |
Kimberly-Clark Corp. | | | 600 | | | | 82,836 | | | | | |
Kroger Co. (The) | | | 800 | | | | 37,600 | | | | | |
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A | | | 700 | | | | 51,058 | | | | | |
PepsiCo, Inc.# | | | 2,500 | | | | 463,050 | | | | | |
Procter & Gamble Co. (The) | | | 600 | | | | 91,044 | | | | | |
Target Corp. | | | 300 | | | | 39,570 | | | | | |
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Industry Company | | Shares | | | Value | |
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Consumer Staples (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Walmart, Inc.# | | | 400 | | | $ | 62,872 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,478,213 | |
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Energy - 7.72% | |
Antero Resources Corp.*# | | | 2,200 | | | | 50,666 | |
APA Corp.# | | | 7,000 | | | | 239,190 | |
Cheniere Energy, Inc.# | | | 3,300 | | | | 502,788 | |
Chevron Corp.# | | | 798 | | | | 125,565 | |
ConocoPhillips | | | 587 | | | | 60,819 | |
EOG Resources, Inc.# | | | 500 | | | | 57,220 | |
Exxon Mobil Corp.# | | | 900 | | | | 96,525 | |
Kinder Morgan, Inc. | | | 400 | | | | 6,888 | |
Marathon Petroleum Corp.# | | | 3,500 | | | | 408,100 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp.# | | | 7,260 | | | | 426,888 | |
Phillips 66 | | | 593 | | | | 56,560 | |
Pioneer Natural Resources Co. | | | 25 | | | | 5,180 | |
Schlumberger NV | | | 600 | | | | 29,472 | |
Valero Energy Corp.# | | | 2,600 | | | | 304,980 | |
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| | | | | | | 2,370,841 | |
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Financials - 6.61% | |
American Express Co. | | | 300 | | | | 52,260 | |
Aon PLC, Class A | | | 200 | | | | 69,040 | |
Bank of America Corp. | | | 1,700 | | | | 48,773 | |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B*# | | | 760 | | | | 259,160 | |
BlackRock, Inc. | | | 100 | | | | 69,114 | |
Capital One Financial Corp. | | | 200 | | | | 21,874 | |
Charles Schwab Corp. (The) | | | 800 | | | | 45,344 | |
Chubb, Ltd. | | | 461 | | | | 88,770 | |
Citigroup, Inc. | | | 810 | | | | 37,292 | |
CME Group, Inc.# | | | 600 | | | | 111,174 | |
Comerica, Inc. | | | 300 | | | | 12,708 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) | | | 200 | | | | 64,508 | |
Huntington Bancshares, Inc. | | | 800 | | | | 8,624 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | 1,000 | | | | 145,440 | |
KeyCorp. | | | 800 | | | | 7,392 | |
Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc. | | | 400 | | | | 75,232 | |
Mastercard, Inc., Class A# | | | 600 | | | | 235,980 | |
Morgan Stanley# | | | 800 | | | | 68,320 | |
PayPal Holdings, Inc.* | | | 400 | | | | 26,692 | |
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The) | | | 500 | | | | 62,975 | |
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Managed Volatility Fund | | |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued) | | |
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Showing percentage of net assets as of June 30, 2023 | | |
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Industry Company | | Shares | | | Value | | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | | | | | |
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Financials (continued) | | | | | |
Progressive Corp. (The) | | | 420 | | | $ | 55,596 | | | | | |
S&P Global, Inc. | | | 400 | | | | 160,356 | | | | | |
T Rowe Price Group, Inc. | | | 100 | | | | 11,202 | | | | | |
Truist Financial Corp. | | | 300 | | | | 9,105 | | | | | |
U.S. Bancorp# | | | 1,900 | | | | 62,776 | | | | | |
Visa, Inc., Class A# | | | 600 | | | | 142,488 | | | | | |
Wells Fargo & Co.# | | | 1,871 | | | | 79,854 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
| | | | | | | 2,032,049 | | | | | |
| |
Health Care - 6.73% | | | | | |
Abbott Laboratories | | | 700 | | | | 76,314 | | | | | |
AbbVie, Inc.# | | | 1,859 | | | | 250,463 | | | | | |
Amgen, Inc.# | | | 500 | | | | 111,010 | | | | | |
Baxter International, Inc. | | | 300 | | | | 13,668 | | | | | |
Becton Dickinson & Co. | | | 173 | | | | 45,674 | | | | | |
Biogen, Inc.* | | | 200 | | | | 56,970 | | | | | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | | | 1,079 | | | | 69,002 | | | | | |
Cigna Group (The) | | | 299 | | | | 83,900 | | | | | |
CVS Health Corp. | | | 400 | | | | 27,652 | | | | | |
Danaher Corp. | | | 200 | | | | 48,000 | | | | | |
DaVita, Inc.* | | | 100 | | | | 10,047 | | | | | |
Elevance Health, Inc. | | | 200 | | | | 88,858 | | | | | |
Embecta Corp. | | | 34 | | | | 734 | | | | | |
Gilead Sciences, Inc. | | | 400 | | | | 30,828 | | | | | |
Johnson & Johnson | | | 1,000 | | | | 165,520 | | | | | |
Medtronic PLC | | | 400 | | | | 35,240 | | | | | |
Merck & Co., Inc. | | | 1,700 | | | | 196,163 | | | | | |
Pfizer, Inc. | | | 1,700 | | | | 62,356 | | | | | |
Stryker Corp. | | | 160 | | | | 48,814 | | | | | |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.# | | | 500 | | | | 260,875 | | | | | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.# | | | 800 | | | | 384,512 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
| | | | | | | 2,066,600 | | | | | |
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Industrials - 3.71% | | | | | |
3M Co. | | | 500 | | | | 50,045 | | | | | |
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.# | | | 50 | | | | 10,989 | | | | | |
Carrier Global Corp. | | | 540 | | | | 26,843 | | | | | |
Emerson Electric Co. | | | 400 | | | | 36,156 | | | | | |
FedEx Corp.# | | | 600 | | | | 148,740 | | | | | |
Honeywell International, Inc. | | | 600 | | | | 124,500 | | | | | |
Ingersoll Rand, Inc. | | | 16 | | | | 1,046 | | | | | |
Johnson Controls International PLC | | | 454 | | | | 30,936 | | | | | |
L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | | | 100 | | | | 19,577 | | | | | |
Lockheed Martin Corp. | | | 270 | | | | 124,303 | | | | | |
Northrop Grumman Corp.# | | | 400 | | | | 182,320 | | | | | |
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Industry Company | | Shares | | | Value | |
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Industrials (continued) | | | | | |
Otis Worldwide Corp. | | | 270 | | | $ | 24,033 | |
Raytheon Technologies Corp.# | | | 1,240 | | | | 121,470 | |
Trane Technologies PLC | | | 200 | | | | 38,252 | |
Union Pacific Corp. | | | 300 | | | | 61,386 | |
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B | | | 300 | | | | 53,775 | |
Waste Management, Inc. | | | 500 | | | | 86,710 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 1,141,081 | |
|
Information Technology - 14.40% | |
Accenture PLC, Class A | | | 200 | | | | 61,716 | |
Adobe, Inc.*# | | | 600 | | | | 293,394 | |
Analog Devices, Inc. | | | 200 | | | | 38,962 | |
Apple, Inc.# | | | 6,400 | | | | 1,241,408 | |
Applied Materials, Inc.# | | | 1,100 | | | | 158,994 | |
Broadcom, Inc. | | | 210 | | | | 182,160 | |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | | | 2,000 | | | | 103,480 | |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A# | | | 700 | | | | 45,696 | |
Dropbox, Inc., Class A*# | | | 4,000 | | | | 106,680 | |
HP, Inc. | | | 2,000 | | | | 61,420 | |
Intel Corp.# | | | 1,400 | | | | 46,816 | |
International Business Machines Corp. | | | 200 | | | | 26,762 | |
Intuit, Inc. | | | 200 | | | | 91,638 | |
Juniper Networks, Inc. | | | 600 | | | | 18,798 | |
Micron Technology, Inc.# | | | 2,100 | | | | 132,531 | |
Microsoft Corp.# | | | 3,100 | | | | 1,055,674 | |
NVIDIA Corp.# | | | 500 | | | | 211,510 | |
Oracle Corp.# | | | 860 | | | | 102,417 | |
QUALCOMM, Inc.# | | | 1,800 | | | | 214,272 | |
Salesforce, Inc.*# | | | 700 | | | | 147,882 | |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | | | 470 | | | | 84,610 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 4,426,820 | |
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Materials - 1.48% | |
Corteva, Inc. | | | 33 | | | | 1,891 | |
Dow, Inc. | | | 333 | | | | 17,735 | |
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. | | | 400 | | | | 28,576 | |
Ecolab, Inc. | | | 200 | | | | 37,338 | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. | | | 1,600 | | | | 64,000 | |
Linde PLC | | | 300 | | | | 114,324 | |
Sherwin-Williams Co. (The) | | | 100 | | | | 26,552 | |
Steel Dynamics, Inc.# | | | 1,500 | | | | 163,395 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 453,811 | |
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Managed Volatility Fund | | |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued) | | |
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Showing percentage of net assets as of June 30, 2023 | | |
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Industry Company | | | Shares | | | Value | | | | |
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Common Stocks (continued) | | | | | | | | | |
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Real Estate - 0.88% | | | | | | | | | |
American Tower Corp. | | | | 300 | | | $ | 58,182 | | | | | |
Crown Castle, Inc.# | | | | 500 | | | | 56,970 | | | | | |
Equinix, Inc. | | | | 40 | | | | 31,358 | | | | | |
Prologis, Inc. | | | | 500 | | | | 61,315 | | | | | |
Public Storage | | | | 100 | | | | 29,188 | | | | | |
SBA Communications Corp. | | | | 50 | | | | 11,588 | | | | | |
Welltower, Inc. | | | | 200 | | | | 16,178 | | | | | |
Weyerhaeuser Co. | | | | 200 | | | | 6,702 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
| | | | | | | | 271,481 | | | | | |
| | | |
Utilities - 1.10% | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
American Electric Power Co., Inc. | | | | 400 | | | | 33,680 | | | | | |
Dominion Energy, Inc. | | | | 420 | | | | 21,752 | | | | | |
Duke Energy Corp. | | | | 383 | | | | 34,370 | | | | | |
NextEra Energy, Inc.# | | | | 2,500 | | | | 185,500 | | | | | |
Sempra Energy | | | | 330 | | | | 48,045 | | | | | |
Xcel Energy, Inc. | | | | 240 | | | | 14,921 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
| | | | | | | | 338,268 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS - 58.92% | | | | 18,108,725 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $9,879,828) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Due Date | | Discount Rate or Coupon Rate(a) | | | Principal Amount | | | Value | | | | |
| |
U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 25.92% | | | | | |
| | |
U.S. Treasury Bills - 25.92% | | | | | | | | | |
07/06/2023 | | | 0.149% | | | $ | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,999,175 | | | | | |
07/27/2023 | | | 0.390% | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,993,310 | | | | | |
08/24/2023 | | | 0.344% | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 992,517 | | | | | |
08/10/2023 | | | 1.993% | | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 2,983,755 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 25.92% | | | | 7,968,757 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $7,966,348) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | Rate^ | | | Shares | | | Value | | | | |
| | |
MONEY MARKET FUND - 10.28% | | | | | | | | | |
Fidelity Investments Money | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Market Government | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio Class I | | | 4.99% | | | | 3,158,220 | | | | 3,158,220 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUND - 10.28% | | | | 3,158,220 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $3,158,220) | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS BEFORE OPTIONS WRITTEN - 95.12% | | | | 29,235,702 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $21,004,396) | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | Value | |
| | | | |
WRITTEN OPTIONS - (1.33%) | | | | |
| |
TOTAL WRITTEN OPTIONS - (1.33%) | | $ | (408,955) | |
| | | | |
(Premiums Received $(543,215)) | | | | |
| |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 93.79% | | $ | 28,826,747 | |
(Cost $20,461,181) | | | | |
| |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities - 6.21% | | | 1,909,385 | |
| | | | |
| |
NET ASSETS - 100.00% | | $ | 30,736,132 | |
| | | | |
# | Security subject to call or put option written by the Fund. |
* | Non-income producing security. |
(a) | Rate represents the effective yield at purchase. |
^ | Rate disclosed as of June 30, 2023. |
PLC - Public Limited Company
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Managed Volatility Fund | | |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued) | | |
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Showing percentage of net assets as of June 30, 2023 | | |
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Description | | Number of Contracts | | Notional Amount | | Exercise Price | | Expiration Date | | Value |
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EXCHANGE TRADED PUT OPTIONS WRITTEN - (0.43%) | |
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Adobe, Inc. | | | | 7 | | | | $ | (342,293 | ) | | | $ | 460.00 | | | | | 08/18/23 | | | | $ | (5,369 | ) |
| | | | | |
American International Group, Inc. | | | | 30 | | | | | (172,620 | ) | | | | 55.00 | | | | | 08/18/23 | | | | | (3,000 | ) |
| | | | | |
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | | | | 10 | | | | | (332,160 | ) | | | | 310.00 | | | | | 07/21/23 | | | | | (950 | ) |
| | | | | |
Antero Resources Corp. | | | | 95 | | | | | (218,785 | ) | | | | 21.00 | | | | | 07/21/23 | | | | | (2,090 | ) |
| | | | | |
Antero Resources Corp. | | | | 23 | | | | | (52,969 | ) | | | | 22.00 | | | | | 07/21/23 | | | | | (1,035 | ) |
| | | | | |
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | | | | 14 | | | | | (307,706 | ) | | | | 210.00 | | | | | 08/18/23 | | | | | (4,158 | ) |
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Axon Enterprise, Inc. | | | | 5 | | | | | (97,560 | ) | | | | 190.00 | | | | | 09/15/23 | | | | | (4,500 | ) |
| | | | | |
Caterpillar, Inc. | | | | 14 | | | | | (344,470 | ) | | | | 220.00 | | | | | 08/18/23 | | | | | (2,660 | ) |
| | | | | |
Celsius Holdings, Inc. | | | | 14 | | | | | (208,866 | ) | | | | 145.00 | | | | | 07/21/23 | | | | | (4,480 | ) |
| | | | | |
CME Group, Inc. | | | | 10 | | | | | (185,290 | ) | | | | 180.00 | | | | | 09/15/23 | | | | | (3,250 | ) |
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Colgate-Palmolive Co. | | | | 40 | | | | | (308,160 | ) | | | | 75.00 | | | | | 08/18/23 | | | | | (3,680 | ) |
| | | | | |
Crocs, Inc. | | | | 25 | | | | | (281,100 | ) | | | | 110.00 | | | | | 09/15/23 | | | | | (21,225 | ) |
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Deckers Outdoor Corp. | | | | 3 | | | | | (158,298 | ) | | | | 500.00 | | | | | 09/15/23 | | | | | (5,340 | ) |
| | | | | |
eBay, Inc. | | | | 45 | | | | | (201,105 | ) | | | | 42.50 | | | | | 07/21/23 | | | | | (1,080 | ) |
| | | | | |
Electronic Arts, Inc. | | | | 24 | | | | | (311,280 | ) | | | | 125.00 | | | | | 09/15/23 | | | | | (6,840 | ) |
| | | | | |
Expedia Group, Inc. | | | | 15 | | | | | (164,085 | ) | | | | 105.00 | | | | | 07/28/23 | | | | | (2,985 | ) |
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Halliburton Co. | | | | 20 | | | | | (65,980 | ) | | | | 32.00 | | | | | 07/21/23 | | | | | (1,400 | ) |
| | | | | |
Hershey Co. (The) | | | | 13 | | | | | (324,610 | ) | | | | 250.00 | | | | | 08/18/23 | | | | | (6,955 | ) |
| | | | | |
Kellogg Co. | | | | 10 | | | | | (67,400 | ) | | | | 67.50 | | | | | 09/15/23 | | | | | (2,060 | ) |
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Marathon Oil Corp. | | | | 140 | | | | | (322,280 | ) | | | | 22.00 | | | | | 09/15/23 | | | | | (13,440 | ) |
| | | | | |
Mastercard, Inc., Class A | | | | 8 | | | | | (314,640 | ) | | | | 360.00 | | | | | 07/21/23 | | | | | (272 | ) |
| | | | | |
Microsoft Corp. | | | | 9 | | | | | (306,486 | ) | | | | 330.00 | | | | | 08/18/23 | | | | | (6,912 | ) |
| | | | | |
Nucor Corp. | | | | 20 | | | | | (327,960 | ) | | | | 150.00 | | | | | 08/18/23 | | | | | (4,440 | ) |
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NVIDIA Corp. | | | | 10 | | | | | (423,020 | ) | | | | 400.00 | | | | | 08/18/23 | | | | | (13,000 | ) |
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Synchrony Financial | | | | 20 | | | | | (67,840 | ) | | | | 33.00 | | | | | 07/21/23 | | | | | (1,080 | ) |
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UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | | 7 | | | | | (336,448 | ) | | | | 470.00 | | | | | 09/15/23 | | | | | (8,512 | ) |
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Walmart, Inc. | | | | 23 | | | | | (361,514 | ) | | | | 145.00 | | | | | 08/18/23 | | | | | (1,633 | ) |
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Total Exchange Traded Put Options Written (Premiums Received $(249,816)) | | | | $ | (132,346 | ) |
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Managed Volatility Fund | | |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued) | | |
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Showing percentage of net assets as of June 30, 2023 | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Number of Contracts | | Notional Amount | | Exercise Price | | Expiration Date | | Value |
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EXCHANGE TRADED CALL OPTIONS WRITTEN - (0.90%) | |
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AbbVie, Inc. | | | | 6 | | | | $ | (80,838 | ) | | | $ | 140.00 | | | | | 07/21/23 | | | | $ | (210 | ) |
| | | | | |
Adobe, Inc. | | | | 2 | | | | | (97,798 | ) | | | | 490.00 | | | | | 09/15/23 | | | | | (5,870 | ) |
| | | | | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A | | | | 20 | | | | | (239,400 | ) | | | | 127.50 | | | | | 09/15/23 | | | | | (6,840 | ) |
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Amazon.com, Inc. | | | | 18 | | | | | (234,648 | ) | | | | 132.50 | | | | | 09/15/23 | | | | | (13,050 | ) |
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Amgen, Inc. | | | | 2 | | | | | (44,404 | ) | | | | 230.00 | | | | | 07/21/23 | | | | | (188 | ) |
| | | | | |
Antero Resources Corp. | | | | 22 | | | | | (50,666 | ) | | | | 22.00 | | | | | 07/21/23 | | | | | (3,718 | ) |
| | | | | |
APA Corp. | | | | 70 | | | | | (239,190 | ) | | | | 37.50 | | | | | 07/21/23 | | | | | (1,750 | ) |
| | | | | |
Apple, Inc. | | | | 20 | | | | | (387,940 | ) | | | | 195.00 | | | | | 09/15/23 | | | | | (15,180 | ) |
| | | | | |
Applied Materials, Inc. | | | | 4 | | | | | (57,816 | ) | | | | 140.00 | | | | | 09/15/23 | | | | | (4,532 | ) |
| | | | | |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B | | | | 2 | | | | | (68,200 | ) | | | | 340.00 | | | | | 09/15/23 | | | | | (2,320 | ) |
| | | | | |
Cheniere Energy, Inc. | | | | 33 | | | | | (502,788 | ) | | | | 145.00 | | | | | 07/21/23 | | | | | (30,030 | ) |
| | | | | |
Chevron Corp. | | | | 3 | | | | | (47,205 | ) | | | | 160.00 | | | | | 07/21/23 | | | | | (513 | ) |
| | | | | |
CME Group, Inc. | | | | 6 | | | | | (111,174 | ) | | | | 180.00 | | | | | 09/15/23 | | | | | (5,838 | ) |
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Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A | | | | 3 | | | | | (19,584 | ) | | | | 60.00 | | | | | 07/21/23 | | | | | (1,680 | ) |
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Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A | | | | 2 | | | | | (49,226 | ) | | | | 240.00 | | | | | 07/21/23 | | | | | (1,672 | ) |
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Costco Wholesale Corp. | | | | 2 | | | | | (107,676 | ) | | | | 535.00 | | | | | 09/15/23 | | | | | (4,010 | ) |
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Crown Castle, Inc. | | | | 2 | | | | | (22,788 | ) | | | | 120.00 | | | | | 07/21/23 | | | | | (150 | ) |
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Dropbox, Inc., Class A | | | | 40 | | | | | (106,680 | ) | | | | 22.00 | | | | | 07/21/23 | | | | | (19,400 | ) |
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eBay, Inc. | | | | 2 | | | | | (8,938 | ) | | | | 45.00 | | | | | 08/18/23 | | | | | (350 | ) |
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EOG Resources, Inc. | | | | 2 | | | | | (22,888 | ) | | | | 114.00 | | | | | 08/18/23 | | | | | (948 | ) |
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Exxon Mobil Corp. | | | | 3 | | | | | (32,175 | ) | | | | 105.00 | | | | | 07/21/23 | | | | | (1,095 | ) |
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FedEx Corp. | | | | 2 | | | | | (49,580 | ) | | | | 250.00 | | | | | 09/15/23 | | | | | (2,130 | ) |
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Five Below, Inc. | | | | 15 | | | | | (294,810 | ) | | | | 190.00 | | | | | 08/18/23 | | | | | (18,900 | ) |
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Intel Corp. | | | | 6 | | | | | (20,064 | ) | | | | 31.00 | | | | | 07/21/23 | | | | | (1,644 | ) |
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Marathon Petroleum Corp. | | | | 16 | | | | | (186,560 | ) | | | | 110.00 | | | | | 07/21/23 | | | | | (12,272 | ) |
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Marathon Petroleum Corp. | | | | 7 | | | | | (81,620 | ) | | | | 115.00 | | | | | 07/28/23 | | | | | (3,220 | ) |
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Marathon Petroleum Corp. | | | | 7 | | | | | (81,620 | ) | | | | 115.00 | | | | | 08/18/23 | | | | | (4,487 | ) |
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Marathon Petroleum Corp. | | | | 4 | | | | | (46,640 | ) | | | | 120.00 | | | | | 07/21/23 | | | | | (684 | ) |
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Mastercard, Inc., Class A | | | | 2 | | | | | (78,660 | ) | | | | 385.00 | | | | | 07/21/23 | | | | | (2,370 | ) |
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McDonald’s Corp. | | | | 13 | | | | | (387,933 | ) | | | | 285.00 | | | | | 08/18/23 | | | | | (20,111 | ) |
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Micron Technology, Inc. | | | | 7 | | | | | (44,177 | ) | | | | 70.00 | | | | | 08/18/23 | | | | | (630 | ) |
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Microsoft Corp. | | | | 9 | | | | | (306,486 | ) | | | | 345.00 | | | | | 09/15/23 | | | | | (12,942 | ) |
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Morgan Stanley | | | | 3 | | | | | (25,620 | ) | | | | 90.00 | | | | | 07/21/23 | | | | | (153 | ) |
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NextEra Energy, Inc. | | | | 7 | | | | | (51,940 | ) | | | | 77.50 | | | | | 07/21/23 | | | | | (210 | ) |
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NIKE, Inc., Class B | | | | 3 | | | | | (33,111 | ) | | | | 110.00 | | | | | 07/28/23 | | | | | (912 | ) |
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Northrop Grumman Corp. | | | | 2 | | | | | (91,160 | ) | | | | 445.00 | | | | | 08/18/23 | | | | | (4,120 | ) |
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NVIDIA Corp. | | | | 2 | | | | | (84,604 | ) | | | | 440.00 | | | | | 09/15/23 | | | | | (6,110 | ) |
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Occidental Petroleum Corp. | | | | 69 | | | | | (405,720 | ) | | | | 62.50 | | | | | 09/15/23 | | | | | (11,730 | ) |
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Omnicom Group, Inc. | | | | 2 | | | | | (19,030 | ) | | | | 95.00 | | | | | 07/21/23 | | | | | (430 | ) |
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Oracle Corp. | | | | 3 | | | | | (35,727 | ) | | | | 125.00 | | | | | 09/15/23 | | | | | (999 | ) |
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PepsiCo, Inc. | | | | 16 | | | | | (296,352 | ) | | | | 190.00 | | | | | 07/21/23 | | | | | (1,440 | ) |
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PepsiCo, Inc. | | | | 3 | | | | | (55,566 | ) | | | | 185.00 | | | | | 07/21/23 | | | | | (870 | ) |
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QUALCOMM, Inc. | | | | 6 | | | | | (71,424 | ) | | | | 120.00 | | | | | 09/15/23 | | | | | (3,960 | ) |
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Raytheon Technologies Corp. | | | | 4 | | | | | (39,184 | ) | | | | 95.00 | | | | | 08/18/23 | | | | | (1,920 | ) |
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Salesforce, Inc. | | | | 3 | | | | | (63,378 | ) | | | | 220.00 | | | | | 07/21/23 | | | | | (537 | ) |
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Starbucks Corp. | | | | 2 | | | | | (19,812 | ) | | | | 100.00 | | | | | 07/21/23 | | | | | (256 | ) |
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Steel Dynamics, Inc. | | | | 15 | | | | | (163,395 | ) | | | | 100.00 | | | | | 08/18/23 | | | | | (17,550 | ) |
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Managed Volatility Fund | | |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued) | | |
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Showing percentage of net assets as of June 30, 2023 | | |
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Description | | Number of Contracts | | Notional Amount | | Exercise Price | | Expiration Date | | Value |
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Exchange Traded Call Options Written (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | | 2 | | | | $ | (104,350 | ) | | | $ | 530.00 | | | | | 07/21/23 | | | | $ | (1,348) | |
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U.S. Bancorp | | | | 6 | | | | | (19,824 | ) | | | | 35.00 | | | | | 07/21/23 | | | | | (324) | |
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UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | | 3 | | | | | (144,192 | ) | | | | 490.00 | | | | | 08/18/23 | | | | | (3,306) | |
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Valero Energy Corp. | | | | 22 | | | | | (258,060 | ) | | | | 110.00 | | | | | 07/21/23 | | | | | (18,810) | |
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Visa, Inc., Class A | | | | 2 | | | | | (47,496 | ) | | | | 240.00 | | | | | 09/15/23 | | | | | (1,570) | |
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Wells Fargo & Co. | | | | 6 | | | | | (25,608 | ) | | | | 42.50 | | | | | 09/15/23 | | | | | (1,320) | |
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Total Exchange Traded Call Options Written (Premiums Received $(293,399)) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (276,609) | |
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Managed Volatility Fund | | |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued) | | |
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Summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of 6/30/2023:
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| | | | | Assets Table | | | | |
| | | | | Valuation Inputs | | | | |
| | | | | Investment in Securities (Value) | | | | |
| | Level 1 Quoted Prices | | | Level 2 Significant Observable Inputs | | | Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs | | | Total | |
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Common Stocks (a) | | | $18,108,725 | | | | $– | | | | $– | | | | $18,108,725 | |
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U.S. Government Obligations | | | – | | | | 7,968,757 | | | | – | | | | 7,968,757 | |
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Money Market Fund | | | 3,158,220 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 3,158,220 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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TOTAL | | | $21,266,945 | | | | $7,968,757 | | | | $– | | | | $29,235,702 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | Liabilities Table | | | | |
| | Valuation Inputs | | | | |
| | Investment in Securities (Value) | | | | |
| | Level 1 Quoted Prices | | | Level 2 Significant Observable Inputs | | | Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs | | | Total | |
| | | | |
Written Options | | | $(373,705) | | | | $(35,250) | | | | $– | | | | $(408,955) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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TOTAL | | | $(373,705) | | | | $(35,250) | | | | $– | | | | $(408,955) | |
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(a) - Please refer to the Schedule of Investments for the industry classifications of these portfolio holdings.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES | | |
June 30, 2023 | | |
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ASSETS | | Aggressive Investors 1 | | | | | | Ultra-Small Company |
Investments at value(c) | | $ | 150,750,842 | | | | | | | $ | 94,573,143 | |
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Deposit with brokers for options written | | | – | | | | | | | | – | |
| | | |
Deposits with brokers for future contracts | | | – | | | | | | | | – | |
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Receivables: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Portfolio securities sold | | | 1,784,482 | | | | | | | | 1,313,161 | |
| | | |
Fund shares sold | | | 739 | | | | | | | | 505 | |
| | | |
Dividends and interest | | | 62,237 | | | | | | | | 66,583 | |
| | | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 34,011 | | | | | | | | 15,054 | |
| | | |
Total assets | | | 152,632,311 | | | | | | | | 95,968,446 | |
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LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Payables: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Portfolio securities purchased | | | 1,540,090 | | | | | | | | 661,347 | |
| | | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 92,493 | | | | | | | | 4,625 | |
| | | |
Loan payable | | | – | | | | | | | | – | |
| | | |
Payable upon return of securities loaned | | | 26,100 | | | | | | | | 12,803,018 | |
| | | |
Accrued Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Investment adviser fees | | | 11,052 | | | | | | | | 60,605 | |
| | | |
Administration fees | | | 853 | | | | | | | | 445 | |
| | | |
Directors’ fees | | | 640 | | | | | | | | 446 | |
| | | |
Other | | | 68,577 | | | | | | | | 43,273 | |
| | | |
Put options written at value | | | – | | | | | | | | – | |
| | | |
Call options written at value | | | – | | | | | | | | – | |
| | | |
Total liabilities | | | 1,739,805 | | | | | | | | 13,573,759 | |
| | | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 150,892,506 | | | | | | | $ | 82,394,687 | |
| | | |
NET ASSETS REPRESENT | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 143,047,683 | | | | | | | $ | 80,670,227 | |
| | | |
Distributable earnings/(Accumulated losses) | | | 7,844,823 | | | | | | | | 1,724,460 | |
| | | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 150,892,506 | | | | | | | $ | 82,394,687 | |
| | | |
Shares of common stock outstanding of $.001 par value(a) | | | 2,238,898 | | | | | | | | 3,021,579 | |
| | | |
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share | | $ | 67.40 | | | | | | | $ | 27.27 | |
| | | |
Total investments at cost | | $ | 133,697,193 | | | | | | | $ | 96,896,043 | |
| | | |
Premiums received on put options written | | $ | – | | | | | | | $ | – | |
| | | |
Premiums received on call options written | | $ | – | | | | | | | $ | – | |
(a) | See Note 1 - Organization in the Notes to Financial Statements for shares authorized for each Fund. |
(b) | Redemption of shares held less than six months may be charged a 2% redemption fee. See Note 8. |
(c) | Includes investments purchased with cash collateral for security lending, see Note 2. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Ultra-Small Company Market | | | Small-Cap Value | | | Omni Small-Cap Value | | | Managed Volatility |
| | | |
$ | 206,981,946 | | | $ | 563,826,205 | | | $ | 1,135,933,822 | | | $ | 29,235,702 | |
| | | |
| – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 134,609 | |
| | | |
| – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 967,099 | |
| | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
| 1,122,078 | | | | 2,060,401 | | | | 6,196,017 | | | | 928,431 | |
| | | |
| 6,676 | | | | 689,193 | | | | 188,682 | | | | – | |
| | | |
| 166,150 | | | | 486,469 | | | | 673,603 | | | | 19,488 | |
| | | |
| 37,343 | | | | 94,016 | | | | 141,116 | | | | 20,040 | |
| | | |
| 208,314,193 | | | | 567,156,284 | | | | 1,143,133,240 | | | | 31,305,369 | |
| | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
| 411,886 | | | | 6,106,269 | | | | 649,214 | | | | 115,607 | |
| | | |
| 190,640 | | | | 3,940,082 | | | | 358,837 | | | | – | |
| | | |
| – | | | | – | | | | 5,270,000 | | | | – | |
| | | |
| 22,935,673 | | | | 10,286,466 | | | | 16,593,323 | | | | – | |
| | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
| 79,880 | | | | 294,530 | | | | 270,417 | | | | 7,670 | |
| 1,016 | | | | 3,081 | | | | 6,358 | | | | 203 | |
| | | |
| 1,398 | | | | 1,430 | | | | 9,332 | | | | 106 | |
| | | |
| 89,417 | | | | 190,021 | | | | 255,635 | | | | 36,696 | |
| | | |
| – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 132,346 | |
| | | |
| – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 276,609 | |
| | | |
| 23,709,910 | | | | 20,821,879 | | | | 23,413,116 | | | | 569,237 | |
| | | |
$ | 184,604,283 | | | $ | 546,334,405 | | | $ | 1,119,720,124 | | | $ | 30,736,132 | |
| | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
$ | 205,962,506 | | | $ | 528,183,626 | | | $ | 862,065,426 | | | $ | 21,547,276 | |
| | | |
| (21,358,223 | ) | | | 18,150,779 | | | | 257,654,698 | | | | 9,188,856 | |
| | | |
$ | 184,604,283 | | | $ | 546,334,405 | | | $ | 1,119,720,124 | | | $ | 30,736,132 | |
| | | |
| 17,413,500 | | | | 15,114,974 | | | | 64,611,742 | | | | 1,863,305 | |
| | | |
$ | 10.60 | (b) | | $ | 36.15 | | | $ | 17.33 | | | $ | 16.50 | |
| | | |
$ | 203,651,926 | | | $ | 557,620,154 | | | $ | 958,672,311 | | | $ | 21,004,396 | |
| | | |
$ | – | | | $ | – | | | $ | – | | | $ | 249,816 | |
| | | |
$ | – | | | $ | – | | | $ | – | | | $ | 293,399 | |
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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | | |
Year Ended June 30, 2023 | | |
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| | Aggressive Investors 1 | | | | | | Ultra-Small Company |
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INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Dividends | | $ | 2,254,603 | | | | | | | $ | 772,894 | |
| | | |
Less: foreign taxes withheld | | | (42,640 | ) | | | | | | | (3,131 | ) |
| | | |
Interest | | | 17,467 | | | | | | | | 24,545 | |
| | | |
Securities lending | | | 27,527 | | | | | | | | 130,443 | |
| | | |
Total Investment Income | | | 2,256,957 | | | | | | | | 924,751 | |
| | | |
EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Investment advisory fees - Base fees | | | 1,295,488 | | | | | | | | 730,978 | |
| | | |
Investment advisory fees - Performance adjustment | | | (1,230,456 | ) | | | | | | | – | |
| | | |
Administration fees | | | 7,931 | | | | | | | | 4,471 | |
| | | |
Accounting fees | | | 65,515 | | | | | | | | 60,197 | |
| | | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 122,995 | | | | | | | | 53,727 | |
| | | |
Audit fees | | | 10,004 | | | | | | | | 10,599 | |
| | | |
Legal fees | | | 18,472 | | | | | | | | 10,360 | |
| | | |
Custody fees | | | 4,779 | | | | | | | | 12,943 | |
| | | |
Blue sky fees | | | 24,211 | | | | | | | | 12,826 | |
| | | |
Directors’ and officers’ fees | | | 20,369 | | | | | | | | 11,446 | |
| | | |
Shareholder servicing fees | | | 70,003 | | | | | | | | 24,099 | |
| | | |
Reports to shareholders | | | 29,637 | | | | | | | | 18,535 | |
| | | |
Insurance expenses | | | 11,545 | | | | | | | | 6,025 | |
| | | |
Miscellaneous expenses | | | 14,442 | | | | | | | | 16,282 | |
| | | |
Total Expenses | | | 464,935 | | | | | | | | 972,488 | |
| | | |
Less investment advisory fees waived and other expenses reimbursed | | | – | | | | | | | | – | |
| | | |
Net Expenses | | | 464,935 | | | | | | | | 972,488 | |
| | | |
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) | | | 1,792,022 | | | | | | | | (47,737 | ) |
| | | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Realized Gain (Loss) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Investments | | | (6,694,697 | ) | | | | | | | 10,737,491 | |
| | | |
Foreign Currency Transactions | | | (254 | ) | | | | | | | 1 | |
| | | |
Written options | | | – | | | | | | | | – | |
| | | |
Futures contracts | | | – | | | | | | | | – | |
| | | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | (6,694,951 | ) | | | | | | | 10,737,492 | |
| | | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Investments | | | 29,439,745 | | | | | | | | (2,700,149 | ) |
| | | |
Foreign Currency Translations | | | (54 | ) | | | | | | | – | |
| | | |
Written options | | | – | | | | | | | | – | |
| | | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 29,439,691 | | | | | | | | (2,700,149 | ) |
| | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | | | 22,744,740 | | | | | | | | 8,037,343 | |
| | | |
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 24,536,762 | | | | | | | $ | 7,989,606 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Ultra-Small Company Market | | | Small-Cap Value | | | Omni Small-Cap Value | | | Managed Volatility |
| | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
$ | 2,098,571 | | | $ | 12,175,740 | | | $ | 27,920,611 | | | $ | 349,943 | |
| | | |
| (1,272 | ) | | | (21,008 | ) | | | (23,985 | ) | | | – | |
| | | |
| 33,251 | | | | 164,208 | | | | 125,991 | | | | 402,762 | |
| | | |
| 981,593 | | | | 106,774 | | | | 286,042 | | | | – | |
| | | |
| 3,112,143 | | | | 12,425,714 | | | | 28,308,659 | | | | 752,705 | |
| | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
| 954,477 | | | | 3,140,630 | | | | 5,756,084 | | | | 177,780 | |
| | | |
| – | | | | 97,245 | | | | – | | | | – | |
| | | |
| 10,463 | | | | 29,055 | | | | 64,166 | | | | 1,639 | |
| | | |
| 83,398 | | | | 114,703 | | | | 209,409 | | | | 54,387 | |
| | | |
| 100,655 | | | | 205,497 | | | | 12,583 | | | | 37,333 | |
| | | |
| 14,524 | | | | 51,156 | | | | 58,383 | | | | 12,734 | |
| | | |
| 24,816 | | | | 70,935 | | | | 158,876 | | | | 3,746 | |
| | | |
| 14,691 | | | | 21,207 | | | | 49,150 | | | | 6,806 | |
| | | |
| 27,545 | | | | 62,597 | | | | 45,531 | | | | 23,139 | |
| | | |
| 26,780 | | | | 74,814 | | | | 166,785 | | | | 4,161 | |
| | | |
| 153,326 | | | | 442,665 | | | | 998,862 | | | | 18,438 | |
| | | |
| 34,045 | | | | 94,141 | | | | 74,904 | | | | 15,139 | |
| | | |
| 15,035 | | | | 37,062 | | | | 90,114 | | | | 2,111 | |
| | | |
| 30,310 | | | | 82,960 | | | | 96,553 | | | | 15,168 | |
| | | |
| 1,490,065 | | | | 4,524,667 | | | | 7,781,400 | | | | 372,581 | |
| | | |
| (58,349 | ) | | | – | | | | (2,244,593 | ) | | | (94,060 | ) |
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| 1,431,716 | | | | 4,524,667 | | | | 5,536,807 | | | | 278,521 | |
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| 1,680,427 | | | | 7,901,047 | | | | 22,771,852 | | | | 474,184 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (26,363,663 | ) | | | 13,058,912 | | | | 105,110,438 | | | | (197,949 | ) |
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| (3 | ) | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | |
| | | |
| – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 1,024,942 | |
| | | |
| – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 52,200 | |
| | | |
| (26,363,666 | ) | | | 13,058,912 | | | | 105,110,438 | | | | 879,193 | |
| | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 25,013,499 | | | | 24,242,974 | | | | (64,596,869 | ) | | | 1,881,107 | |
| | | |
| 34 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | |
| | | |
| – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 116,035 | |
| | | |
| 25,013,533 | | | | 24,242,974 | | | | (64,596,869 | ) | | | 1,997,142 | |
| | | |
| (1,350,133 | ) | | | 37,301,886 | | | | 40,513,569 | | | | 2,876,335 | |
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$ | 330,294 | | | $ | 45,202,933 | | | $ | 63,285,421 | | | $ | 3,350,519 | |
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Aggressive Investors 1 | | | Ultra-Small Company | |
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| | Year Ended June 30, | | | Year Ended June 30, | |
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| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | |
| | | | |
OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 1,792,022 | | | $ | 1,601,844 | | | $ | (47,737 | ) | | $ | 469,417 | |
| | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | (6,694,951 | ) | | | 4,549,754 | | | | 10,737,492 | | | | 21,533,226 | |
| | | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | 29,439,691 | | | | (48,935,428 | ) | | | (2,700,149 | ) | | | (44,067,784 | ) |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 24,536,762 | | | | (42,783,830 | ) | | | 7,989,606 | | | | (22,065,141 | ) |
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DISTRIBUTIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
From net investment income and net realized gains | | | (2,003,138 | ) | | | (16,041,315 | ) | | | (12,493,631 | ) | | | (18,903,156 | ) |
| | | | |
Net decrease in net assets from distributions | | | (2,003,138 | ) | | | (16,041,315 | ) | | | (12,493,631 | ) | | | (18,903,156 | ) |
| | | | |
SHARE TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Proceeds from sale of shares | | | 1,334,030 | | | | 2,952,377 | | | | 662,893 | | | | 1,195,128 | |
| | | | |
Proceeds from shares issued in connection with acquisition from Plan of Reorganization(a) | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | |
| | | | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | 1,909,352 | | | | 15,459,881 | | | | 11,514,136 | | | | 17,262,121 | |
| | | | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (10,394,348 | ) | | | (14,325,323 | ) | | | (3,765,829 | ) | | | (8,593,146 | ) |
| | | | |
Redemption fees | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | | | (7,150,966 | ) | | | 4,086,935 | | | | 8,411,200 | | | | 9,864,103 | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 15,382,658 | | | | (54,738,210 | ) | | | 3,907,175 | | | | (31,104,194 | ) |
| | | | |
NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Beginning of year | | | 135,509,848 | | | | 190,248,058 | | | | 78,487,512 | | | | 109,591,706 | |
| | | | |
End of year | | $ | 150,892,506 | | | $ | 135,509,848 | | | $ | 82,394,687 | | | $ | 78,487,512 | |
| | | | |
SHARES ISSUED & REDEEMED | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Issued | | | 21,758 | | | | 37,715 | | | | 23,570 | | | | 34,955 | |
| | | | |
Shares issued in reorganization | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | |
| | | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 31,285 | | | | 200,674 | | | | 455,825 | | | | 526,927 | |
| | | | |
Redeemed | | | (166,206 | ) | | | (189,203 | ) | | | (135,871 | ) | | | (242,903 | ) |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (113,163 | ) | | | 49,186 | | | | 343,524 | | | | 318,979 | |
| | | | |
Outstanding at beginning of year | | | 2,352,061 | | | | 2,302,875 | | | | 2,678,055 | | | | 2,359,076 | |
| | | | |
Outstanding at end of year | | | 2,238,898 | | | | 2,352,061 | | | | 3,021,579 | | | | 2,678,055 | |
(a) | See Note 9 - Reorganization in the Notes to Financial Statements. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Ultra-Small Company Market | | | Small-Cap Value | | | Omni Small-Cap Value | |
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Year Ended June 30, | | | Year Ended June 30, | | | Year Ended June 30, | |
| | | | | |
2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
$ | 1,680,427 | | | $ | 2,281,180 | | | $ | 7,901,047 | | | $ | 1,821,824 | | | $ | 22,771,852 | | | $ | 16,034,617 | |
| | | | | |
| (26,363,666 | ) | | | 44,920,024 | | | | 13,058,912 | | | | 8,063,222 | | | | 105,110,438 | | | | 233,381,693 | |
| | | | | |
| 25,013,533 | | | | (140,034,510 | ) | | | 24,242,974 | | | | (56,619,680 | ) | | | (64,596,869 | ) | | | (299,843,646 | ) |
| | | | | |
| 330,294 | | | | (92,833,306 | ) | | | 45,202,933 | | | | (46,734,634 | ) | | | 63,285,421 | | | | (50,427,336 | ) |
| | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| (3,941,983 | ) | | | (53,624,949 | ) | | | (4,893,779 | ) | | | (18,530,494 | ) | | | (218,697,351 | ) | | | (52,208,938 | ) |
| | | | | |
| (3,941,983 | ) | | | (53,624,949 | ) | | | (4,893,779 | ) | | | (18,530,494 | ) | | | (218,697,351 | ) | | | (52,208,938 | ) |
| | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 26,230,413 | | | | 64,813,031 | | | | 281,484,779 | | | | 486,184,203 | | | | 229,039,073 | | | | 204,195,915 | |
| | | | | |
| – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 31,498,261 | | | | – | | | | – | |
| | | | | |
| 3,707,860 | | | | 50,228,114 | | | | 4,723,622 | | | | 17,763,527 | | | | 218,471,046 | | | | 51,814,442 | |
| | | | | |
| (31,049,948 | ) | | | (166,278,783 | ) | | | (202,895,796 | ) | | | (338,154,556 | ) | | | (331,319,501 | ) | | | (265,467,787 | ) |
| | | | | |
| 23,911 | | | | 484,129 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | |
| | | | | |
| (1,087,764 | ) | | | (50,753,509 | ) | | | 83,312,605 | | | | 197,291,435 | | | | 116,190,618 | | | | (9,457,430 | ) |
| | | | | |
| (4,699,453 | ) | | | (197,211,764 | ) | | | 123,621,759 | | | | 132,026,307 | | | | (39,221,312 | ) | | | (112,093,704 | ) |
| | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 189,303,736 | | | | 386,515,500 | | | | 422,712,646 | | | | 290,686,339 | | | | 1,158,941,436 | | | | 1,271,035,140 | |
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$ | 184,604,283 | | | $ | 189,303,736 | | | $ | 546,334,405 | | | $ | 422,712,646 | | | $ | 1,119,720,124 | | | $ | 1,158,941,436 | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 2,486,450 | | | | 4,188,288 | | | | 7,883,750 | | | | 13,083,837 | | | | 12,341,533 | | | | 9,301,268 | |
| | | | | |
| – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 870,985 | | | | – | | | | – | |
| | | | | |
| 368,209 | | | | 3,734,432 | | | | 135,736 | | | | 486,768 | | | | 12,505,498 | | | | 2,384,466 | |
| | | | | |
| (2,913,014 | ) | | | (10,161,577 | ) | | | (5,797,264 | ) | | | (9,514,667 | ) | | | (17,739,796 | ) | | | (11,875,882 | ) |
| | | | | |
| (58,355 | ) | | | (2,238,857 | ) | | | 2,222,222 | | | | 4,926,923 | | | | 7,107,235 | | | | (190,148 | ) |
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| 17,471,855 | | | | 19,710,712 | | | | 12,892,752 | | | | 7,965,829 | | | | 57,504,507 | | | | 57,694,655 | |
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| 17,413,500 | | | | 17,471,855 | | | | 15,114,974 | | | | 12,892,752 | | | | 64,611,742 | | | | 57,504,507 | |
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued) | | |
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| | Managed Volatility | |
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| | Year Ended June 30, | |
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| | 2023 | | | 2022 | |
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OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | |
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Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 474,184 | | | $ | (26,779 | ) |
| | |
Net realized gain on investments | | | 879,193 | | | | 1,298,522 | |
| | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | 1,997,142 | | | | (3,608,449 | ) |
| | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 3,350,519 | | | | (2,336,706 | ) |
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DISTRIBUTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
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From net investment income and net realized gains | | | (1,771,090 | ) | | | (330,370 | ) |
| | |
Net decrease in net assets from distributions | | | (1,771,090 | ) | | | (330,370 | ) |
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SHARE TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
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Proceeds from sale of shares | | | 2,541,769 | | | | 3,754,159 | |
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Reinvestment of distributions | | | 1,663,038 | | | | 311,148 | |
| | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (3,687,157 | ) | | | (8,918,751 | ) |
| | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | | | 517,650 | | | | (4,853,444 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 2,097,079 | | | | (7,520,520 | ) |
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NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Beginning of year | | | 28,639,053 | | | | 36,159,573 | |
| | |
End of year | | $ | 30,736,132 | | | $ | 28,639,053 | |
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SHARES ISSUED & REDEEMED | | | | | | | | |
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Issued | | | 158,492 | | | | 219,063 | |
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Shares issued in reorganization | | | – | | | | – | |
| | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 107,086 | | | | 18,122 | |
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Redeemed | | | (231,144 | ) | | | (518,753 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) | | | 34,434 | | | | (281,568 | ) |
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Outstanding at beginning of year | | | 1,828,871 | | | | 2,110,439 | |
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Outstanding at end of year | | | 1,863,305 | | | | 1,828,871 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS | | |
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(for a share outstanding throughout each year indicated) | | |
AGGRESSIVE INVESTORS 1
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| | Year Ended June 30 |
| | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
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Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year | | $57.61 | | $82.61 | | $56.59 | | $62.01 | | $74.05 |
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Income from Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | |
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Net Investment Income(a) | | 0.78 | | 0.69 | | 0.86 | | 0.61 | | 0.98 |
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Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | 9.88 | | (18.56) | | 25.88 | | (5.21) | | (6.93) |
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Total from Investment Operations | | 10.66 | | (17.87) | | 26.74 | | (4.60) | | (5.95) |
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Less Distributions to Shareholders from: | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | (0.87) | | (0.83) | | (0.72) | | (0.82) | | (1.21) |
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Net Realized Gain | | – | | (6.30) | | – | | – | | (4.88) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
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Total Distributions | | (0.87) | | (7.13) | | (0.72) | | (0.82) | | (6.09) |
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Net Asset Value, End of Year | | $67.40 | | $57.61 | | $82.61 | | $56.59 | | $62.01 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Total Return | | 18.66% | | (23.81%) | | 47.48% | | (7.53%) | | (6.67%) |
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Ratios and Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | |
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Net Assets, End of Year (in 000’s) | | $150,893 | | $135,510 | | $190,248 | | $142,728 | | $181,367 |
| | | | | |
Expenses Before Waivers and Reimbursements(b) | | 0.32% | | 0.39% | | 0.34% | | 0.28% | | 0.35% |
| | | | | |
Expenses After Waivers and Reimbursements | | 0.32% | | 0.39% | | 0.34% | | 0.28% | | 0.35% |
| | | | | |
Net Investment Income After Waivers and Reimbursements | | 1.25% | | 0.90% | | 1.22% | | 1.04% | | 1.52% |
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Portfolio Turnover Rate | | 81% | | 64% | | 88% | | 125% | | 102% |
(a) | Per share amounts calculated based on the average daily shares outstanding during the year. |
(b) | Expense ratios are significantly lower than in other past periods, due to a negative performance adjustment to the investment advisory fee. Please refer to Note 3 of the Notes to Financial Statements for further information. The rate shown may not be indicative of the rate going forward. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS | | |
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(for a share outstanding throughout each year indicated) | | |
ULTRA-SMALL COMPANY
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| | Year Ended June 30 |
| | | | | |
| | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
| | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year | | $29.31 | | $46.46 | | $22.06 | | $24.16 | | $32.13 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Income from Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(a) | | (0.02) | | 0.19 | | 0.16 | | (0.02) | | 0.28 |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | 2.69 | | (9.11) | | 24.24 | | (1.80) | | (5.14) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
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Total from Investment Operations | | 2.67 | | (8.92) | | 24.40 | | (1.82) | | (4.86) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Less Distributions to Shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | – | | (0.24) | | – | | (0.28) | | (0.01) |
| | | | | |
Net Realized Gain | | (4.71) | | (7.99) | | – | | – | | (3.10) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Total Distributions | | (4.71) | | (8.23) | | – | | (0.28) | | (3.11) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
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Net Asset Value, End of Year | | $27.27 | | $29.31 | | $46.46(b) | | $22.06 | | $24.16 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Total Return | | 10.37% | | (21.04%) | | 110.61% | | (7.63%) | | (14.48%) |
| | | | | |
Ratios and Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Net Assets, End of Year (in 000’s) | | $82,395 | | $78,488 | | $109,592 | | $57,511 | | $74,005 |
| | | | | |
Expenses Before Waivers and Reimbursements | | 1.20% | | 1.15% | | 1.19% | | 1.32% | | 1.21% |
| | | | | |
Expenses After Waivers and Reimbursements | | 1.20% | | 1.15% | | 1.19% | | 1.32% | | 1.21% |
| | | | | |
Net Investment Income (Loss) After Waivers and Reimbursements | | (0.06%) | | 0.50% | | 0.48% | | (0.09%) | | 1.00% |
| | | | | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | 74% | | 109% | | 82% | | 104% | | 93% |
(a) | Per share amounts calculated based on the average daily shares outstanding during the year. |
(b) | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States; consequently, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS | | |
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(for a share outstanding throughout each year indicated) | | |
ULTRA-SMALL COMPANY MARKET
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| | Year Ended June 30 |
| | | | | |
| | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 �� | | 2019 |
| | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year | | $10.83 | | $19.61 | | $9.96 | | $11.34 | | $15.81 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Income from Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income(a) | | 0.09 | | 0.13 | | 0.13 | | 0.13 | | 0.11 |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | (0.10) | | (5.43) | | 9.98 | | (1.36) | | (2.93) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | (0.01) | | (5.30) | | 10.11 | | (1.23) | | (2.82) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Less Distributions to Shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | (0.11) | | (0.12) | | (0.14) | | (0.15) | | (0.08) |
| | | | | |
Net Realized Gain | | (0.11) | | (3.39) | | (0.35) | | – | | (1.57) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
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Total Distributions | | (0.22) | | (3.51) | | (0.49) | | (0.15) | | (1.65) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
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Paid-in Capital from Redemption Fees(a) | | 0.00(b) | | 0.03 | | 0.03 | | 0.00(b) | | 0.00(b) |
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Net Asset Value, End of Year | | $10.60 | | $10.83 | | $19.61 | | $9.96 | | $11.34 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
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Total Return | | (0.01%)(c) | | (30.38%)(c) | | 103.83% | | (10.99%)(c) | | (16.98%)(c) |
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Ratios and Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Net Assets, End of Year (in 000’s) | | $184,604 | | $189,304 | | $386,516 | | $150,054 | | $236,371 |
| | | | | |
Expenses Before Waivers and Reimbursements | | 0.78% | | 0.78% | | 0.75% | | 0.82% | | 0.77% |
| | | | | |
Expenses After Waivers and Reimbursements | | 0.75% | | 0.75% | | 0.75% | | 0.75% | | 0.75% |
| | | | | |
Net Investment Income After Waivers and Reimbursements | | 0.88% | | 0.85% | | 0.83% | | 1.27% | | 0.84% |
| | | | | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | 58% | | 47% | | 52% | | 51% | | 38% |
(a) | Per share amounts calculated based on the average daily shares outstanding during the year. |
(b) | Amount represents less than $0.005. |
(c) | Total return would have been lower had various fees not been waived during the year. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS | | |
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(for a share outstanding throughout each year indicated) | | |
SMALL-CAP VALUE
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended June 30 |
| | | | | |
| | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
| | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year | | $32.79 | | $36.49 | | $16.52 | | $20.24 | | $29.60 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Income from Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income(a) | | 0.53 | | 0.15 | | 0.12 | | 0.19 | | 0.47 |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | 3.16 | | (2.12) | | 20.05 | | (3.40) | | (5.72) |
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Total from Investment Operations | | 3.69 | | (1.97) | | 20.17 | | (3.21) | | (5.25) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
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Less Distributions to Shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | (0.33) | | (0.10) | | (0.20) | | (0.51) | | (0.74) |
| | | | | |
Net Realized Gain | | – | | (1.63) | | – | | – | | (3.37) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Total Distributions | | (0.33) | | (1.73) | | (0.20) | | (0.51) | | (4.11) |
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Net Asset Value, End of Year | | $36.15 | | $32.79 | | $36.49 | | $16.52 | | $20.24 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Total Return | | 11.30% | | (5.81%) | | 122.77% | | (16.43%)(b) | | (17.12%)(b) |
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Ratios and Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | |
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Net Assets, End of Year (in 000’s) | | $546,334 | | $422,713 | | $290,686 | | $30,051 | | $49,652 |
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Expenses Before Waivers and Reimbursements | | 0.86%(c) | | 0.83% | | 0.91% | | 1.12% | | 1.00% |
| | | | | |
Expenses After Waivers and Reimbursements | | 0.86%(c) | | 0.83% | | 0.91% | | 0.94% | | 0.94% |
| | | | | |
Net Investment Income After Waivers and Reimbursements | | 1.51% | | 0.42% | | 0.40% | | 1.01% | | 1.97% |
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Portfolio Turnover Rate | | 61% | | 95% | | 91% | | 87% | | 84% |
(a) | Per share amounts calculated based on the average daily shares outstanding during the year. |
(b) | Total return would have been lower had various fees not been waived during the year. |
(c) | Includes interest expense of 0.01%. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS | | |
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(for a share outstanding throughout each year indicated) | | |
OMNI SMALL-CAP VALUE
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended June 30 |
| | | | | |
| | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
| | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year | | $20.15 | | $22.03 | | $11.44 | | $14.97 | | $19.83 |
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Income from Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income(a) | | 0.37 | | 0.28 | | 0.21 | | 0.19 | | 0.20 |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | 0.67 | | (1.23) | | 10.57 | | (3.56) | | (3.61) |
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Total from Investment Operations | | 1.04 | | (0.95) | | 10.78 | | (3.37) | | (3.41) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
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Less Distributions to Shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | (0.32) | | (0.41) | | (0.19) | | (0.08) | | (0.17) |
| | | | | |
Net Realized Gain | | (3.54) | | (0.52) | | – | | (0.08) | | (1.28) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
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Total Distributions | | (3.86) | | (0.93) | | (0.19) | | (0.16) | | (1.45) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
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Net Asset Value, End of Year | | $17.33 | | $20.15 | | $22.03 | | $11.44 | | $14.97 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
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Total Return(b) | | 5.04% | | (4.65%) | | 94.92% | | (22.82%) | | (16.82%) |
| | | | | |
Ratios and Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | |
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Net Assets, End of Year (in 000’s) | | $1,119,720 | | $1,158,941 | | $1,271,035 | | $828,480 | | $989,015 |
| | | | | |
Expenses Before Waivers and Reimbursements | | 0.66% | | 0.66% | | 0.68% | | 0.72% | | 0.70% |
| | | | | |
Expenses After Waivers and Reimbursements | | 0.47% | | 0.47% | | 0.47% | | 0.54% | | 0.60% |
| | | | | |
Net Investment Income After Waivers and Reimbursements | | 1.93% | | 1.25% | | 1.29% | | 1.46% | | 1.21% |
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Portfolio Turnover Rate | | 38% | | 30% | | 21% | | 43% | | 29% |
(a) | Per share amounts calculated based on the average daily shares outstanding during the year. |
(b) | Total return would have been lower had various fees not been waived during the year. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS | | |
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(for a share outstanding throughout each year indicated) | | |
MANAGED VOLATILITY
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended June 30 |
| | | | | |
| | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
| | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year | | $15.66 | | $17.13 | | $15.56 | | $15.05 | | $15.75 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Income from Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(a) | | 0.26 | | (0.01) | | (0.01) | | 0.12 | | 0.16 |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | 1.56 | | (1.28) | | 2.35 | | 0.55 | | 0.06 |
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| | | | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | 1.82 | | (1.29) | | 2.34 | | 0.67 | | 0.22 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Less Distributions to Shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | (0.05) | | – | | – | | (0.16) | | (0.31) |
| | | | | |
Net Realized Gain | | (0.93) | | (0.18) | | (0.77) | | – | | (0.61) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Total Distributions | | (0.98) | | (0.18) | | (0.77) | | (0.16) | | (0.92) |
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Net Asset Value, End of Year | | $16.50 | | $15.66 | | $17.13 | | $15.56 | | $15.05 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Total Return(b) | | 12.00% | | (7.62%) | | 15.33% | | 4.45% | | 1.74% |
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Ratios and Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Net Assets, End of Year (in 000’s) | | $30,736 | | $28,639 | | $36,160 | | $29,383 | | $30,657 |
| | | | | |
Expenses Before Waivers and Reimbursements | | 1.26% | | 1.19% | | 1.21% | | 1.27% | | 1.24% |
| | | | | |
Expenses After Waivers and Reimbursements | | 0.94% | | 0.94% | | 0.94% | | 0.94% | | 0.94% |
| | | | | |
Net Investment Income (Loss) After Waivers and Reimbursements | | 1.60% | | (0.08%) | | (0.07%) | | 0.77% | | 1.06% |
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Portfolio Turnover Rate | | 45% | | 66% | | 41% | | 68% | | 69% |
(a) | Per share amounts calculated based on the average daily shares outstanding during the year. |
(b) | Total return would have been lower had various fees not been waived during the year. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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June 30, 2023
Bridgeway Funds, Inc. (“Bridgeway” or the “Company”) was organized as a Maryland corporation on October 19, 1993, and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. Bridgeway is organized as a series fund, with six investment funds as of June 30, 2023.
Bridgeway is authorized to issue 1,915,000,000 shares of common stock at $0.001 per share. As of June 30, 2023, 15,000,000 shares have been classified into the Ultra-Small Company Fund. 100,000,000 shares each have been classified into the Aggressive Investors 1, Ultra-Small Company Market, Small-Cap Value and Omni Small-Cap Value Funds. 50,000,000 shares have been classified into the Managed Volatility Fund.
The Ultra-Small Company Fund is open to existing investors (direct only).
The Funds are no-load, diversified funds.
The Aggressive Investors 1 Fund seeks to exceed the stock market total return (primarily through capital appreciation) at a level of total risk roughly equal to that of the stock market over longer periods of time (three-year intervals or more).
The Ultra-Small Company, Ultra-Small Company Market, Small-Cap Value, and Omni Small-Cap Value Funds seek to provide a long-term total return-on-capital, primarily through capital appreciation.
The Managed Volatility Fund seeks to provide a high current return with short-term risk less than or equal to 40% of the stock market.
Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC (the “Adviser”) is the investment adviser for all of the Funds.
2. | Significant Accounting Policies: |
Following is a summary of significant accounting policies that are followed in the preparation of the financial statements of the Funds. They are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Each Fund is considered an investment company under GAAP and follows the accounting and reporting guidance applicable to investment companies.
Securities, Options, Futures, and Other Investments Valuation Other than options, securities for which market quotations are readily available are valued at the last sale price on the national exchange on which such securities are primarily traded. In the case of securities reported on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation (“Nasdaq”) system, the securities are valued based on the Nasdaq Official Closing Price (“NOCP”). In the absence of recorded sales on their primary exchange, or NOCP, in the case of Nasdaq traded securities, the security will be valued as follows: bid prices for long positions and ask prices for short positions.
Fixed income securities are valued on the basis that incorporates market observable data such as reported sales of similar securities, broker quotes, bids, offers and current market quotations by a pricing service. Options are valued at the close if there is trading volume, and if there is no trading volume, the options are valued at the bid on long positions and the ask on the short positions.
Investments in open-end registered investment companies and closed-end registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end of day net asset value (“NAV”) per share.
Investments in closed-end registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued at the last sales price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded.
When market quotations are not readily available or when events occur that make established valuation methods unreliable, securities of the Funds may be valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the direction of the Board of Directors. Pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act, the Board has designated the Adviser as the “valuation designee” to
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June 30, 2023
make all necessary determinations of fair value. The valuation assigned to a fair valued security for purposes of calculating the Funds’ NAVs may differ from the security’s most recent closing market price and from the prices used by other mutual funds to calculate their NAVs.
The inputs and valuation techniques used to determine the value of a Fund’s investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:
● Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical assets
Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets, and whose values are therefore classified as Level 1 prices, include active listed equity securities. The Adviser does not adjust the quoted price for such investments, even in situations where the Funds hold a large position and a sale could reasonably impact the quoted price.
● | | Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.) |
Investments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active, but whose values are based on quoted market prices, dealer quotations, or valuations provided by alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs, are classified as Level 2 prices. These generally include certain US Government and sovereign obligations, most government agency securities, investment-grade corporate bonds, and less liquid listed equity securities. As investments whose values are classified as Level 2 prices include positions that are not traded in active markets and/or are subject to transfer restrictions, valuations may be adjusted to reflect illiquidity and/or non-transferability, which are generally based on available market information.
● | | Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Adviser’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments) |
Investments whose values are classified as Level 3 prices have significant unobservable inputs, as they may trade infrequently or not at all. When observable prices are not available for these securities, the Adviser uses one or more valuation techniques for which sufficient and reliable data is available. The inputs used by the Adviser in estimating the value of Level 3 prices may include the original transaction price, quoted prices for similar securities or assets in active markets, completed or pending third-party transactions in the underlying investment or comparable issuers, and changes in financial ratios or cash flows. Level 3 prices may also be adjusted to reflect illiquidity and/or non-transferability, with the amount of such discount estimated by the Adviser in the absence of market information. Assumptions used by the Adviser due to the lack of observable inputs may significantly impact the resulting value and therefore the results of the Funds’ operations.
The inputs or methodology used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those investments. A summary of the inputs used to value the Funds’ investments as of June 30, 2023 is included with each Fund’s Schedule of Investments.
Details regarding material transfers into, and material transfers out of, Level 3, if any, can be found at the end of each Schedule of Investments for Funds that held Level 3 securities.
Securities Lending Upon lending its securities to third parties, each participating Fund receives compensation in the form of fees. The loans are secured by collateral at least equal to the fair value of the securities loaned plus accrued interest. The remaining contractual maturity of all securities lending transactions is overnight and continuous. Each Fund has the right under the lending agreement to recover the securities from the borrower on demand. Additionally, a Fund does not have the right to sell or re-pledge collateral received in the form of securities unless the borrower goes into default. The risks to a Fund of securities lending are that the borrower may not provide additional collateral when required or return the securities when due, resulting in a loss. Under the terms of the Securities Lending Agreement, the Funds are indemnified for such losses by the securities lending agent.
While securities are on loan, the Fund continues to receive dividends on the securities loaned and recognizes any unrealized gain or loss in the fair value of the securities loaned.
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June 30, 2023
Securities lending transactions are entered into by a Fund under a Securities Lending Agreement which provides the right, in the event of default (including bankruptcy or insolvency) for the non-defaulting party to liquidate the collateral or to offset the market value of the collateral received against the market value of the securities loaned. The value of the collateral is typically greater than that of the market value of the securities loaned, leaving the lender with a net amount payable to the defaulting party. However, bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against such a right of offset in the event of a counterparty’s bankruptcy or insolvency.
The market value of securities on loan, all of which are classified as common stocks in the Funds’ Schedules of Investments, and the value of the related cash collateral are shown in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as a component of Investments at value. Securities lending transactions are considered to be overnight and continuous and can be terminated by the Funds or the borrower at any time. During the year ended June 30, 2023 the Managed Volatility Fund did not have any securities lending transactions.
The following table is a summary of the Funds’ payable upon return of securities loaned and related cash collateral, which are subject to a netting agreement as of June 30, 2023:
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| | | | | | | | | | Gross Amount Not Offset in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities | | | | |
Fund | | Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities1 | | | Gross Amounts Offset in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities | | | Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities | | Financial Instruments | | | Collateral Received | | | Net Amount | |
| | | | | | |
Aggressive Investors 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities lending | | | $26,100 | | | | $– | | | | $26,100 | | | | $– | | | | $26,100 | | | | $– | |
Ultra-Small Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities lending | | | $12,803,018 | | | | – | | | | $12,803,018 | | | | – | | | | $12,803,018 | | | | – | |
Ultra-Small Company Market | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities lending | | | $22,935,673 | | | | – | | | | $22,935,673 | | | | – | | | | $22,935,673 | | | | – | |
Small-Cap Value | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities lending | | | $10,286,466 | | | | – | | | | $10,286,466 | | | | – | | | | $10,286,466 | | | | – | |
Omni Small-Cap Value | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities lending | | | $16,593,323 | | | | – | | | | $16,593,323 | | | | – | | | | $16,593,323 | | | | – | |
1 | Securities loaned with a value of $ 4,668, $519,300, and $ 238,161 in Ultra-Small Company, Small-Cap Value, and Omni Small-Cap Value have been sold and are pending settlement on June 30, 2023. |
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June 30, 2023
The following table summarizes the securities received as non-cash collateral and cash collateral for securities lending:
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| | Non-Cash Collateral | | | | | | | | | | |
Fund | | Collateral Type | | | Coupon Range | | | Maturity Date Range | | | Market Value | | | Cash Collateral | | | Total Collateral | | | Market Value of Securities on Loan | |
| | | | | | | |
Aggressive Investors 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities lending | |
| U.S.Gov’t Obligations | | |
| 0.13%- 5.31% | | |
| 07/15/23- 08/15/48 | | | | $3,026,372 | | | | $26,100 | | | | $3,052,472 | | | | $2,999,338 | |
Ultra-Small Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities lending | |
| U.S.Gov’t Obligations | | |
| 0.13%- 5.31% | | |
| 07/15/23- 08/15/48 | | | | $735,284 | | | | $12,803,018 | | | | $13,538,302 | | | | $13,216,061 | |
Ultra-Small Company Market | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities lending | |
| U.S.Gov’t Obligations | | |
| 0.13%- 5.52% | | |
| 09/15/23- 02/15/52 | | | | $2,228,962 | | | | $22,935,673 | | | | $25,164,635 | | | | $24,155,188 | |
Small-Cap Value | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities lending | |
| U.S.Gov’t Obligations | | |
| 0.13%- 5.52% | | |
| 07/15/23- 02/15/52 | | | | $6,982,869 | | | | $10,286,466 | | | | $17,269,335 | | | | $16,907,305 | |
Omni Small-Cap Value | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities lending | |
| U.S.Gov’t Obligations | | |
| 0.00%- 5.52% | | |
| 07/15/23- 08/15/52 | | | | $36,261,198 | | | | $16,593,323 | | | | $52,854,521 | | | | $51,279,343 | |
It is each Fund’s policy to obtain additional collateral from, or return excess collateral to, the borrower by the end of the next business day following the valuation date of the securities loaned. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than that required under the lending contract. As of June 30, 2023, the collateral consisted of an institutional government money market fund and US Government Obligations.
Use of Estimates in Financial Statements In preparing financial statements in conformity with GAAP, management makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities on the date of the financial statements and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities on the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Concentrations of Credit Risk The Funds maintain cash and securities in its custody account, maintained by a high-credit, quality financial institution. Cash balances may, at times, exceed the FDIC insurance limit. Cash balances are generally invested in a short-term investment vehicle, which minimizes the risk of cash balances exceeding the FDIC insurance limit. Additionally, deposits with brokers may, at times, exceed the SIPC insurance limit.
Sector Concentration Risk Companies with similar characteristics may be grouped together in broad categories called sectors. Although each Fund seeks investments across a number of sectors, from time to time, based on economic conditions, each Fund may have significant positions in particular sectors. A certain sector may underperform other sectors or the market as a whole. As more assets are held in a specific sector, a Fund’s performance will be more susceptible to any economic, business or other developments which generally affect that sector.
As of June 30, 2023, Funds with net assets of 25% or greater in a particular sector was as follows:
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Fund | | Sector | | % Net Assets at June 30, 2023 |
Ultra-Small Company Fund | | Health Care | | 25.99% |
Ultra-Small Company Market Fund | | Health Care | | 30.73% |
Small-Cap Value Fund | | Financials | | 25.18% |
Omni Small-Cap Value Fund | | Financials | | 32.84% |
Risks and Uncertainties The Funds provide for various investment options, including stocks, bonds, futures, and call and put options. Such investments are exposed to risks, such as interest rate, market, and credit risks. Due to the risks involved, it
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is at least reasonably possible that changes in risks in the near term would materially affect shareholders’ account values and the amounts reported in the financial statements.
Security Transactions, Investment Income, and Expenses Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date, the date the order to buy or sell is executed. Realized gains and losses are computed on the identified cost basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, and interest income is recorded on the accrual basis from settlement date. Particularly as related to the Managed Volatility Fund, discounts and premiums are accreted/amortized using the effective interest method. Income from the securities lending program is recorded when earned from the securities lending agent and reflected in the Statement of Operations under “Securities lending.”
Fund expenses that are not series-specific are allocated to each series based upon its relative proportion of net assets to the Funds’ total net assets or other appropriate basis.
Distributions to Shareholders The Funds pay dividends from net investment income and distribute realized capital gains annually, usually in December.
Derivatives The Funds’ use of derivatives for the year ended June 30, 2023 was limited to futures contracts, purchased options, and written options. The following is a summary of how these derivatives are treated in the financial statements and their impact on the Funds, categorized by primary underlying risk.
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Primary Underlying Risk/Fund | | Derivative Assets | | Derivative Liabilities | | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| | | |
Equity Risk | | | | | | |
Managed Volatility: | | | | | | |
Written Put Options | | – | | $132,346 | | Put options written at value |
Written Call Options | | – | | 276,609 | | Call options written at value |
| | | |
Primary Underlying Risk/Fund | | Amount of Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives | | Amount of Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives | | Location of Gain (Loss) in the Statement of Operations |
| | | |
Equity Risk | | | | | | |
Managed Volatility: | | | | | | |
Written Options | | $1,024,942 | | | | Realized Gain (Loss) on Written Options Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Written Options Realized Gain (Loss) on Futures Contracts |
| | | | |
| | | | $116,035 |
Futures Contracts | | $52,200 | | – |
The derivative instruments outstanding as of June 30, 2023, as disclosed in the Schedule of Investments, and the amounts of realized and changes in unrealized gains and losses on derivative instruments during the year ended June 30, 2023, as disclosed in the Statements of Operations, serve as indicators of the volume of derivatives activity for the Funds.
Futures Contracts The Funds may purchase or sell financial futures contracts to hedge cash positions, manage market risk, and to dampen volatility in line with investment objectives. A futures contract is an agreement between two parties to buy or sell a financial instrument at a set price on a future date. Upon entering into such a contract, a Fund is required to pledge to the broker an amount of cash or US Government securities equal to the minimum “initial margin” requirements of the exchange on which the futures contract is traded. The contract amount reflects the extent of a Fund’s exposure in these financial instruments. A Fund’s participation in the futures markets involves certain risks, including imperfect correlation between movements in the price of futures contracts and movements in the price of the securities hedged or used for cover. Pursuant to a contract, such Fund agrees to receive from, or pay to, the broker an amount of cash equal to the fluctuation in value of the contract. Such receipts or payments are known as “variation margin” and are recorded by a Fund as unrealized appreciation or depreciation. When a contract is closed, a Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the
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value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. With futures, there is minimal
counterparty risk to the Funds, since futures are exchange traded and the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange traded futures, guarantees the futures against default. As of June 30, 2023, the Funds had no open futures contracts.
Options The Managed Volatility Fund may buy and sell calls and puts to reduce the Fund’s volatility and provide some cash flow. An option is a contract conveying a right to buy or sell a financial instrument at a specified price during a stipulated period. The premium paid by a Fund for the purchase of a call or a put option is included in such Fund’s Schedule of Investments as an investment and subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current market value of the option. When a Fund writes a call or a put option, an amount equal to the premium received by such Fund is included in its Statement of Assets and Liabilities as a liability and is subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current market value of the option written. If an option that a Fund has written either expires on its stipulated expiration date, or if such Fund enters into a closing purchase transaction, that Fund realizes a gain (or a loss if the cost of a closing purchase transaction exceeds the premium received when the option was written) without regard to any unrealized gain or loss on the underlying security, and the liability related to such options is extinguished. If a call option that a Fund has written is assigned, such Fund realizes a gain or loss from the sale of the underlying security, and the proceeds from such sale are increased by the premium originally received. If a put option that a Fund has written is assigned, the amount of the premium originally received reduces the cost of the security that such Fund purchased upon exercise of the option. Buying calls increases a Fund’s exposure to the underlying security to the extent of any premium paid. Buying puts on a stock market index tends to limit a Fund’s exposure to a stock market decline. All options purchased by the Funds were listed on exchanges and considered liquid positions with readily available market quotes.
Covered Call Options and Secured Puts The Managed Volatility Fund may write call options on a covered basis; that is, the Fund will own the underlying security, or the Fund may write secured puts. The principal reason for writing covered calls and secured puts on a security is to attempt to realize income through the receipt of premiums. The option writer has, in return for the premium, given up the opportunity for profit from a substantial price increase in the underlying security so long as the obligation as a writer continues, but has retained the risk of loss should the price of the security decline. All options were listed on exchanges and considered liquid positions with readily available market quotes.
Outstanding written options as of June 30, 2023 for the Managed Volatility Fund are included in the Schedule of Investments.
Indemnification Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Funds’ officers, directors, employees and agents are indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Funds. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, the Funds have not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts.
3. | Advisory Fees and Other Related Party Transactions: |
The Funds have entered into management agreements with the Adviser. As compensation for the advisory services rendered, facilities furnished, and expenses borne by the Adviser, the Funds pay the Adviser a fee pursuant to each Fund’s management agreement, as described below.
Aggressive Investors 1 Fund and Small-Cap Value Fund each have management fees that are comprised of a base fee, which is applied to the Fund’s average annual net assets, and a performance adjustment, which adjusts the fee upward or downward depending on a Fund’s performance relative to the applicable market index over a rolling five-year performance period, and is applied to the Fund’s average daily net assets over this performance period.
Because the performance adjustment is based on a Fund’s performance relative to the applicable market index, and not the Fund’s absolute performance, the performance adjustment could increase the Adviser’s fee even if the Fund’s shares lose value over the performance period, provided that the Fund outperformed its market index, or could decrease the Adviser’s fee even if the Fund’s shares increase in value during the performance period, provided that the Fund underperformed its market index. Also, depending on a Fund’s performance relative to the applicable market index over the rolling five-year performance period, the performance adjustment could increase the Adviser’s fee even if the Fund has experienced underperformance
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relative to its market index in the short-term, or could decrease the Adviser’s fee even if the Fund has experienced outperformance relative to its market index in the short-term. However, no performance fee adjustment will be applied to the Adviser’s fee if the cumulative difference between a Fund’s performance and that of the applicable market index is less than or equal to 2% over the rolling five-year performance period.
Additionally, because the base fee is applied to average annual net assets, and the performance adjustment is calculated over a rolling five-year performance period, it is possible that if a Fund underperforms the applicable market index significantly over the performance period, and the Fund’s assets have declined significantly over that performance period, the negative performance adjustment may exceed the base fee. In this event, the Adviser would make a payment to the Fund.
Aggressive Investors 1: A total advisory fee is paid by the Fund to the Adviser that is comprised of a Base Fee and a Performance Adjustment. The Base Fee equals the Base Fee Rate times the average daily net assets of the Fund. The Base Fee Rate is based on the following annual rates: 0.90% of the first $250 million of the Fund’s average daily net assets, 0.875% of the next $250 million, 0.85% of the next $500 million and 0.80% of any net assets in excess of $1 billion.
The Performance Adjustment equals 4.67% times the difference in cumulative total return between the Fund and the Standard and Poor’s 500 Composite Stock Price Index with dividends reinvested (hereinafter “Index”) over a rolling five-year performance period. The Performance Adjustment Rate varies from a minimum of -0.70% to a maximum of +0.70%. However, the Performance Adjustment Rate is zero if the difference between the cumulative Fund performance and the Index performance is less than or equal to 2%.
Ultra-Small Company: The Fund pays advisory fees based on the following annual rates: 0.90% of the first $250 million of the Fund’s average daily net assets, 0.875% of the next $250 million and 0.85% of any excess over $500 million. The management fees are computed daily and are payable monthly. However, during any period when the Fund’s net assets range from $27,500,000 to $55,000,000, the advisory fee will be determined as if the Fund had $55,000,000 under management. This is limited to a maximum annualized expense ratio of 1.49% of average net assets.
Ultra-Small Company Market: The Fund’s advisory fee is a flat 0.50% of the value of the Fund’s average daily net assets, computed daily and payable monthly.
Small-Cap Value: A total advisory fee is paid by each Fund to the Adviser that is comprised of a Base Fee and a Performance Adjustment. The Base Fee equals the Base Fee Rate times the average daily net assets of the Fund. The Base Fee Rate is based on the annual rate of 0.60% of the value of each Fund’s average daily net assets.
The Performance Adjustment equals 0.33% times the difference in cumulative total return between the Fund and the Russell 2000 Value Index, with dividends reinvested (hereinafter “Index”) over a rolling five-year performance period. The Performance Adjustment Rate varies from a minimum of -0.05% to a maximum of +0.05%. However, the Performance Adjustment Rate is zero if the difference between the cumulative Fund Performance and the Index performance is less than or equal to 2%.
Omni Small-Cap Value Fund: The Fund’s advisory fee is a flat 0.45% of the value of average daily net assets, computed daily and payable monthly. Prior to April 1, 2023, the advisory fee was 0.50%.
Managed Volatility: The Fund’s advisory fee is a flat 0.60% of the value of the Fund’s average daily net assets, computed daily and payable monthly.
Expense limitations: The Adviser has agreed to reimburse the Funds for operating expenses and management fees above the expense limitations shown in the table below, which are shown as a ratio of net expenses to average net assets, for each
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Fund, for the year ended June 30, 2023. Any material change to the expense limitation would require a vote by shareholders of the applicable Fund.
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Bridgeway Fund | | Expense Limitation | | | | | | Total Waivers and Reimbursements for Year Ended 06/30/23 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Aggressive Investors 1 | | | 1.75% | | | | | | | | $– | |
Ultra-Small Company | | | 1.85% | | | | | | | | – | |
Ultra-Small Company Market | | | 0.75% | | | | | | | | 58,349 | |
Small-Cap Value | | | 0.94% | | | | | | | | – | |
Omni Small-Cap Value* | | | 0.47% | | | | | | | | 2,244,593 | |
Managed Volatility | | | 0.94% | | | | | | | | 94,060 | |
*The Fund is authorized to reimburse the Adviser for management fees previously waived and/or for expenses previously paid by the Adviser to meet the expense limitation for each fiscal year provided, however, that any reimbursements must be paid at a date not more than three years after the Adviser waived the fees or reimbursed the expenses and that the reimbursements do not cause the Fund to exceed the expense limitation in effect at the time of the waiver or the current expense limitation, if different. The Omni Small-Cap Value Fund has recoupable expenses of $2,244,593, $ 755,915 and $ 836,967, which expire no later than June 30, 2026, June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2024, respectively.
Other Related Party Transactions: The Funds will engage in inter-portfolio trades when it is to the benefit of both parties. The Board of Directors reviews a report on inter-portfolio trades quarterly. Inter-portfolio purchases and sales during the year ended June 30, 2023 were as follows:
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Bridgeway Fund | | Inter-Portfolio Purchases | | | Inter-Portfolio Sales | |
| | | | | | | | |
Ultra-Small Company | | | $ 7,389,423 | | | $ | 8,092,653 | |
Ultra-Small Company Market | | | 8,431,658 | | | | 8,149,594 | |
Small-Cap Value | | | 11,843,121 | | | | 6,481,550 | |
Omni Small-Cap Value | | | 36,694,566 | | | | 38,702,987 | |
The Adviser entered into an Administrative Services Agreement with Bridgeway, pursuant to which the Adviser provides various administrative services to the Funds, including, but not limited to: (i) supervising and managing various aspects of the Funds’ business and affairs; (ii) selecting, overseeing and/or coordinating activities with other service providers to the Funds;(iii) providing reports to the Board of Directors as requested from time to time; (iv) assisting and/or reviewing amendments and updates to the Funds’ registration statement and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”); (v) providing certain shareholder services; (vi) providing administrative support in connection with meetings of the Board of Directors; and (vii) providing certain record-keeping services. For its services to all of the Bridgeway Funds, the Adviser was paid an annual aggregate fee of $150,000, payable in equal monthly installments. Effective July 1, 2023 the Adviser is paid an annual aggregate fee of $130,000. For the allocation of this expense to each of the Funds, please see the Statements of Operations.
Board of Directors Compensation Independent Directors are paid an annual retainer of $20,000, with an additional retainer of $5,000 paid to the Independent Chairman of the Board and an additional retainer of $1,000 paid to the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Chair. The retainer is paid in quarterly installments. In addition, Independent Directors are paid $14,000 per meeting for meeting fees. Such compensation is the total compensation from all Bridgeway Funds and is allocated among the Bridgeway Funds.
Independent Directors are reimbursed for any expenses incurred in attending meetings and conferences, as well as expenses for subscriptions or printed materials. The amount of directors’ fees attributable to each Fund is disclosed in the Statements of Operations.
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One director of Bridgeway, John Montgomery, is an owner and director of the Adviser. Under the 1940 Act definitions, he is considered to be an “affiliated person” of the Adviser and an “interested person” of the Adviser and of Bridgeway. Compensation for Mr. Montgomery is borne by the Adviser rather than the Funds.
4. | Distribution Agreement: |
Foreside Fund Services, LLC acts as distributor of the Funds’ shares, pursuant to a Distribution Agreement dated September 30, 2021. The Adviser pays all costs and expenses associated with distribution of the Funds’ shares, pursuant to a protective plan adopted by shareholders pursuant to Rule 12b-1.
5. | Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities: |
Purchases and sales of investments, other than short-term securities, for each Fund for the year ended June 30, 2023 were as follows:
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| | Purchases | | | Sales | |
Bridgeway Fund | | U.S. Government | | | Other | | | U.S. Government | | | Other | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Aggressive Investors 1 | | | $– | | | $ | 116,018,974 | | | | $– | | | $ | 123,147,503 | |
Ultra-Small Company | | | – | | | | 59,626,861 | | | | – | | | | 64,546,255 | |
Ultra-Small Company Market | | | – | | | | 109,815,108 | | | | – | | | | 113,474,390 | |
Small-Cap Value | | | – | | | | 401,410,024 | | | | – | | | | 318,282,753 | |
Omni Small-Cap Value | | | – | | | | 450,428,953 | | | | – | | | | 526,479,443 | |
Managed Volatility | | | – | | | | 8,255,628 | | | | – | | | | 7,998,246 | |
It is the Funds’ policy to continue to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“Internal Revenue Code”), applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute income to the extent necessary so that the Funds are not subject to federal income tax. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.
Unrealized Appreciation and Depreciation on Investments (Tax Basis) The amount of net unrealized appreciation/depreciation and the cost of investment securities for tax purposes, including short-term securities as of June 30, 2023, were as follows:
| | | | | | |
| | Aggressive Investors 1 | | Ultra-Small Company | | Ultra-Small Company Market |
Gross appreciation (excess of value over tax cost) | | $23,969,931 | | $15,498,421 | | $43,181,634 |
Gross depreciation (excess of tax cost over value) | | (6,916,282) | | (17,866,317) | | (39,852,013) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | $17,053,649 | | $(2,367,896) | | $3,329,621 |
Cost of investments for income tax purposes | | $133,697,193 | | $96,941,039 | | $203,652,325 |
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| | Small-Cap Value | | Omni Small-Cap Value | | Managed Volatility |
Gross appreciation (excess of value over tax cost) | | $66,829,089 | | $264,940,754 | | $8,505,360 |
Gross depreciation (excess of tax cost over value) | | (60,623,038) | | (88,597,498) | | (209,489) |
Net unrealized appreciation | | $6,206,051 | | $176,343,256 | | $8,295,871 |
Cost of investments for income tax purposes | | $557,620,154 | | $959,590,566 | | $20,530,876 |
The differences between book and tax net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are primarily due to wash sale and passive foreign investment companies (PFICs).
Classifications of Distributions Net investment income (loss) and net realized gain (loss) may differ for financial statement and tax purposes. The character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from its ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes.
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The tax character of the distributions paid by the Funds during the last two fiscal years ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022 respectively, are as follows:
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| | Aggressive Investors 1 | | | Ultra-Small Company | |
| | Year Ended June 30, 2023 | | | Year Ended June 30, 2022 | | | Year Ended June 30, 2023 | | | Year Ended June 30, 2022 | |
Distributions paid from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ordinary Income | | | $2,003,138 | | | | $1,913,699 | | | | $– | | | | $4,776,033 | |
Long-Term Capital Gain | | | – | | | | 14,127,616 | | | | 12,509,632 | | | | 14,127,123 | |
Total | | | $2,003,138 | | | | $16,041,315 | | | | $12,509,632 | | | | $18,903,156 | |
| | |
| | Ultra-Small Company Market | | | Small-Cap Value | |
| | Year Ended June 30, 2023 | | | Year Ended June 30, 2022 | | | Year Ended June 30, 2023 | | | Year Ended June 30, 2022 | |
Distributions paid from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ordinary Income | | | $1,949,150 | | | | $1,841,115 | | | | $5,499,665 | | | | $12,576,425 | |
Long-Term Capital Gain | | | 1,992,833 | | | | 51,783,834 | | | | 792,604 | | | | 5,954,069 | |
Total | | | $3,941,983 | | | | $53,624,949 | | | | $6,292,269 | | | | $18,530,494 | |
| | |
| | Omni Small-Cap Value | | | Managed Volatility | |
| | Year Ended June 30, 2023 | | | Year Ended June 30, 2022 | | | Year Ended June 30, 2023 | | | Year Ended June 30, 2022 | |
Distributions paid from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ordinary Income | | | $20,509,847 | | | | $22,971,027 | | | | $95,249 | | | | $146,278 | |
Long-Term Capital Gain | | | 210,597,017 | | | | 29,237,911 | | | | 1,675,841 | | | | 184,092 | |
Total | | | $231,106,864 | | | | $52,208,938 | | | | $1,771,090 | | | | $330,370 | |
Components of Accumulated Earnings As of June 30, 2023, the components of accumulated earnings on a tax basis were:
| | | | | | |
| | Aggressive Investors 1 | | Ultra-Small Company | | Ultra-Small Company Market |
Accumulated Net Investment Income | | $– | | $– | | $1,680,293 |
Capital Loss Carryovers | | (5,082,183) | | – | | (5,169,702) |
Accumulated Net Realized Gain on Investments | | – | | 4,092,357 | | – |
Post October Losses Deferred* | | (4,126,578) | | – | | (21,198,469) |
Other Temporary Differences | | – | | – | | – |
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments** | | 17,053,584 | | (2,367,897) | | 3,329,655 |
Total | | $7,844,823 | | $1,724,460 | | $(21,358,223) |
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| | Small-Cap Value | | Omni Small-Cap Value | | Managed Volatility |
Accumulated Net Investment Income | | $2,401,382 | | $8,359,265 | | $694,061 |
Capital Loss Carryovers | | – | | – | | – |
Accumulated Net Realized Gain on Investments | | 9,543,346 | | 72,952,177 | | 206,801 |
Post October Losses Deferred* | | – | | – | | – |
Other Temporary Differences | | – | | – | | (7,876) |
Net Unrealized Appreciation of Investments | | 6,206,051 | | 176,343,256 | | 8,295,870 |
Total | | $18,150,779 | | $257,654,698 | | $9,188,856 |
* | Includes Post October Losses that the Funds have elected to defer to the beginning of their next fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The Aggressive Investors 1 Fund has elected to defer qualified short term and long term capital gains (losses) of $(4,126,578). The Ultra-Small Company Market Fund has elected to defer qualified short term and long term capital gains (losses) of $(21,198,469). The Ultra-Small Company, Small-Cap Value, Omni Small-Cap Value and Managed Volatility Funds have no deferred qualified ordinary late-year losses, short term capital losses or long term capital losses. As of June 30, 2023 Aggressive Investors 1 Fund and Ultra-Small Company Market Fund had non-expiring short term capital loss carryforwards of $5,082,183 and $5,169,702 respectively. |
** | The differences between Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a book versus tax basis for the Aggressive Investors 1 Fund and Ultra-Small Company Market Fund are ($65) and $34 respectively. The differences are due to the valuation of foreign denominated receivables and payables. |
For the fiscal year June 30, 2023, the Funds recorded the following reclassifications to the accounts listed below:
| | | | | | |
| | Increase (Decrease) |
| | Aggressive Investors 1 | | Ultra-Small Company | | Ultra-Small Company Market |
Paid-In Capital | | $(211,988) | | $(1,825) | | $– |
Distributable Earnings | | 211,988 | | 1,825 | | – |
| |
| | Increase (Decrease) |
| | Small-Cap Value | | Omni Small-Cap Value | | Managed Volatility |
Paid-In Capital | | $1,398,490 | | $12,409,513 | | $– |
Distributable Earnings | | (1,398,490) | | (12,409,513) | | – |
The difference between book and tax components of net assets and the resulting reclassifications were primarily a result of the differing book/tax treatment of the deduction of dividends paid for tax purposes, excess distributions and the write-off of unused net operating loss.
Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes sets forth a minimum threshold for financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Management has analyzed each Fund’s tax positions and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the individual Fund’s financial statements. The Funds are not aware of any tax position for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months. Each Fund’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Bridgeway established a line of credit agreement (“Facility”) with The Bank of New York Mellon, effective November 5, 2010. The Facility is for temporary or emergency purposes, such as to provide liquidity for shareholder redemptions, and is cancellable by either party. Unless cancelled earlier, the Facility shall be held available until October 6, 2023. Advances under the Facility are limited to $15,000,000 in total for all Funds, and advances to each Fund shall not exceed certain limits set forth in the credit agreement, including, but not limited to, the maximum amount a Fund is permitted to borrow under the 1940 Act.
The Funds incur a commitment fee of 0.10% per annum on the unused portion of the Facility and interest expense to the extent of amounts borrowed under the Facility. Interest is based on the “Overnight Rate” plus 1.25%. The Overnight Rate means the higher of (a) the Federal Funds rate, (b) the Overnight Eurodollar Rate, or (c) the One-Month Eurodollar Rate. The
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facility fees are payable quarterly in arrears and are allocated to all participating Funds. Interest expense is charged directly to a Fund based upon actual amounts borrowed by such Fund.
For the year ended June 30, 2023, borrowings by the Funds under this line of credit were as follows:
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Bridgeway Fund | | Weighted Average Interest Rate | | Weighted Average Loan Balance | | Number of Days Outstanding | | Interest Expense Incurred1 | | Maximum Amount Borrowed During the Period |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Aggressive Investors 1 | | | 4.80 | % | | | $354,135 | | | | 37 | | | | $1,747 | | | | $1,132,000 | |
Ultra-Small Company | | | 5.65 | % | | | 263,158 | | | | 19 | | | | 785 | | | | 474,000 | |
Ultra-Small Company Market | | | 4.77 | % | | | 568,774 | | | | 53 | | | | 3,994 | | | | 2,022,000 | |
Small-Cap Value | | | 4.55 | % | | | 2,360,754 | | | | 61 | | | | 18,187 | | | | 5,823,000 | |
Omni Small-Cap Value | | | 5.45 | % | | | 3,348,630 | | | | 27 | | | | 13,699 | | | | 13,500,000 | |
1Interest expense is included on the Statements of Operations in Miscellaneous expenses. | |
On June 30, 2023, Omni Small-Cap Value Fund had loans outstanding in the amount of $5,270,000, exclusive of interest payable on the loans.
In Ultra-Small Company Market Fund, a 2% redemption fee may be charged on shares held less than six months. The fee is charged for the benefit of the remaining shareholders and will be paid to the Fund to help offset transaction costs. The fee is accounted for as an addition to paid-in capital.
On September 22, 2021, the shareholders of the Small-Cap Growth Fund approved a Plan of Reorganization between the Small-Cap Growth Fund and Small-Cap Value Fund providing for (i) the conversion of the shares of the Small-Cap Growth Fund into shares of the Small-Cap Value Fund and (ii) the transfer to the Small-Cap Value Fund of all of the property and assets of the Small-Cap Growth Fund. The acquisition was accomplished by a tax free exchange of 870,985 shares of Small-Cap Value Fund (valued at $31,498,261) for all 1,005,587 shares outstanding of the Small-Cap Growth Fund on September 24, 2021. The investment portfolio of Small-Cap Growth Fund with a fair value of $31,605,638 and a cost basis of $23,454,026 was the principal asset acquired by the Small-Cap Value Fund. For financial reporting purposes, assets received and shares issued by Small-Cap Value were recorded at fair value; however, the cost basis of the investments received from Small-Cap Growth Fund was carried forward to align ongoing reporting of Small-Cap Value Fund’s realized and unrealized gains and losses with amounts distributable to shareholders for tax purposes. Small-Cap Growth Fund’s net assets at that date ($31,498,261), including $8,151,612 of unrealized appreciation, were combined with those of Small-Cap Value Fund. The aggregate net assets of Small-Cap Value Fund immediately before the acquisition were $307,363,287. All costs (except for brokerage costs) associated with the Plan of Reorganization were paid by the Adviser.
10. | Change in Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm |
BBD, LLP (“BBD”) served as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Funds to audit the financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. On March 13, 2023, BBD sent a letter of cessation to the SEC indicating that BBD would no longer be serving as auditor. This letter was sent as a result of the Investment Management Group of BBD being acquired by Cohen & Company, Ltd (“Cohen”).
On May 25, 2023 the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors recommended and approved the appointment of Cohen as the Funds’ independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023.
The report of BBD on the financial statements of the Funds for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, contained no adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion, and was not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principle.
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In connection with the Funds’ audit for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, there were no disagreements, if not resolved to the satisfaction of BBD, that would have caused them to make reference to in their report on the financial statements for such period.
Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Funds and has determined that there were no subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM | | |
June 30, 2023
To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of
Bridgeway Funds, Inc.
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of Bridgeway Funds, Inc. comprising Aggressive Investors 1 Fund, Ultra-Small Company Fund, Ultra-Small Company Market Fund, Small-Cap Value Fund, Omni Small-Cap Value Fund, and Managed Volatility Fund (the “Funds”) as of June 30, 2023, the related statements of operations and changes in net assets, the related notes, and the financial highlights for the year then ended (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Funds as of June 30, 2023, the results of their operations, the changes in net assets, and the financial highlights for the year then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The Funds’ financial statements and financial highlights for the years ended June 30, 2022, and prior, were audited by other auditors whose reports dated August 25, 2022, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements and financial highlights.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Funds’ financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement whether due to error or fraud.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of June 30, 2023, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
We have served as the Funds’ auditor since 2023.
COHEN & COMPANY, LTD.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
August 25, 2023
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1. | Shareholder Tax Information |
Certain tax information regarding the Funds is required to be provided to shareholders, based upon each Fund’s income and distributions for the taxable year ended June 30, 2023. The information and distributions reported herein may differ from information and distributions taxable to the shareholders for the calendar year ended December 31, 2022.
The Funds report the following items with regard to distributions paid during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 All reportings are based on financial information available as of the date of this annual report and, accordingly, are subject to change. For each item, it is the intention of each Fund to report the maximum amount permitted under the Internal Revenue Code and the regulations there under.
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| | Aggressive Investors 1 | | | Ultra-Small Company | | | Ultra-Small Company Market | |
Corporate Dividends Received Deduction | | | 85.78 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 100.00 | % |
Qualified Dividend Income | | | 93.55 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 100.00 | % |
Qualified Interest Related Dividends | | | 0.69 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.12 | % |
Qualified Short Term Capital Gain Dividends | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % |
U.S. Government Income | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % |
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| | Small-Cap Value | | | Omni Small-Cap Value | | | Managed Volatility | |
Corporate Dividends Received Deduction | | | 89.04 | % | | | 92.03 | % | | | 37.33 | % |
Qualified Dividend Income | | | 100.00 | % | | | 100.00 | % | | | 38.05 | % |
Qualified Interest Related Dividends | | | 1.32 | % | | | 0.31 | % | | | 37.73 | % |
Qualified Short Term Capital Gain Dividends | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % |
U.S. Government Income | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 31.26 | % |
US Government Income represents the amount of interest that was derived from direct US Government obligations. Generally, such interest is exempt from state income tax. However, for residents of California, New York and Connecticut, the statutory threshold requirements were not satisfied. Due to the diversity in state and local tax law, it is recommended you consult a tax adviser as to the applicability of the information provided for your specific situation.
During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023, the Funds paid distributions from ordinary income and long-term capital gain that included equalization debits summarized below:
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| | Aggressive Investors 1 | | | Ultra-Small Company | | | Ultra-Small Company Market | |
Ordinary Income Distributions | | | $ 2,003,138 | | | | $ — | | | | $ 1,949,150 | |
Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions | | | — | | | | 12,509,632 | | | | 1,992,833 | |
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| | Small-Cap Value | | | Omni Small-Cap Value | | | Managed Volatility | |
Ordinary Income Distributions | | | $ 5,499,665 | | | | $ 20,509,847 | | | | $ 95,249 | |
Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions | | | 792,604 | | | | 210,597,017 | | | | 1,675,841 | |
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A description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to the portfolio securities and a summary of proxies voted by the Funds for the period ended June 30, 2023 are available without charge, upon request, by contacting Bridgeway Funds at 800-661-3550 and on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
The complete schedules of the Funds’ holdings for the second and fourth quarters of each fiscal year are contained in the Funds’ Semi-Annual and Annual Shareholder Reports, respectively.
The Bridgeway Funds file complete schedules of the Funds’ holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to Form N-PORT within 60 days after the end of the period. Copies of the Funds’ Form N-PORT exhibit are available without charge, upon request, by contacting Bridgeway Funds at 800-661-3550 and on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. You may also review and copy the Funds’ Form N-PORT exhibit at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. For more information about the operation of the Public Reference Room, please call 1-800-SEC-0330.
4. | Liquidity Risk Management Program Review |
The Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Liquidity Rule”), which requires all open-end funds (other than money market funds) to adopt and implement a program reasonably designed to assess and manage the fund’s “liquidity risk,” defined as the risk that the fund could not meet requests to redeem shares issued by the fund without significant dilution of remaining investors’ interests in the fund.
Each series (the “Funds”) of Bridgeway Funds, Inc. (the “Company”) has adopted and implemented a liquidity risk management program in accordance with the Liquidity Rule (the “Program”). The Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) has designated the Liquidity Risk Management Committee (“LRMC”) of Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC, the investment adviser to the Funds, as the Program Administrator for each Fund. As required by the Liquidity Rule, the Program includes policies and procedures that provide for: (1) assessment, management, and review (no less frequently than annually) of each Fund’s liquidity risk; (2) classification of each of the Fund’s portfolio investments into one of four liquidity categories (Highly Liquid, Moderately Liquid, Less Liquid, and Illiquid); (3) for Funds that do not primarily hold assets that are Highly Liquid, establishing and maintaining a minimum percentage of the Fund’s net assets in Highly Liquid investments (called a “Highly Liquid Investment Minimum” or “HLIM”); and (4) prohibiting the Fund’s acquisition of Illiquid investments that would result in the Fund holding more than 15% of its net assets in Illiquid investments that are assets (“Illiquid Assets”). The Program also requires reporting to the SEC (on a non-public basis) and to the Board if the Fund’s holdings of Illiquid Assets exceed 15% of the Fund’s net assets. Funds with HLIMs must have procedures for addressing HLIM shortfalls (i.e., instances when the percentage of a Fund’s net assets in Highly Liquid investments is below the Fund’s current HLIM), including reporting to the Board and, with respect to HLIM shortfalls lasting more than seven consecutive calendar days, reporting to the SEC (on a non-public basis).
In assessing and managing each Fund’s liquidity risk, the LRMC considers, as relevant, a variety of factors, including: (1) the Fund’s investment strategy and liquidity of portfolio investments during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions; (2) short-term and long-term cash flow projections for the Fund during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions; and (3) the Fund’s holdings of cash and cash equivalents and any borrowing arrangements or other funding sources. Classification of the Fund’s portfolio investments into one of the four liquidity categories is based on the number of days it is reasonably expected to take to convert the investment to cash (for Highly Liquid and Moderately Liquid holdings) or sell or dispose of the investment (for Less Liquid and Illiquid investments), in current market conditions without significantly changing the investment’s market value. Each Fund primarily holds assets that are classified as Highly Liquid, and therefore is not currently required to establish an HLIM.
At a meeting of the Company’s Board held on February 9, 2023, the Program Administrator provided a written report to the Board addressing the Program’s operation and assessing the adequacy, and effectiveness of its implementation for the annual period from December 1, 2021 through November 30, 2022 (the “Reporting Period”). In its report to the Board, the Program Administrator concluded that the Program is reasonably designed to comply with the Liquidity Rule, to assess
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and manage liquidity risk of each Fund, was implemented adequately and effectively and operated for each Fund during the Reporting Period and each Fund was able to meet requests for redemptions without significant dilution of remaining investors’ interests in the Fund.
There can be no assurance that in the future the Program will achieve its objectives of reducing the risk that the Funds will be unable to meet their redemption obligations and mitigating the dilution of the interests of Fund shareholders. Please refer to the Funds’ Statement of Additional Information for more information regarding the Funds’ exposure to liquidity risk and other risks to which the Funds may be subject.
5. | Approval of Investment Management Agreement |
Bridgeway Funds, Inc.’s (the “Company”) management agreement (the “Management Agreement”) with its investment adviser, Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC (the “Adviser”), on behalf of each of the Company’s funds must be approved for an initial term no greater than two years and renewed at least annually thereafter by the board of directors of the Company (the “Board” or “Directors”) or a vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each fund. In addition, the renewal must be approved by a majority of the Directors who are not parties to the Management Agreement or “interested persons” of any party thereto (the “Independent Directors”), cast in person at a meeting called specifically for the purpose of voting on such approval.
The Board has five regularly scheduled meetings each year and takes into account throughout the year matters bearing on the approval of the Management Agreement. For example, the Board or its standing committees consider at meetings during the year various factors that are relevant to the annual renewal of each fund’s Management Agreement, including the quality of services and support provided to each fund by the Adviser, the Adviser’s compliance program, including the effectiveness of its implementation, comparative performance information for each fund, the risk assessment of the funds and “deep dives” on the strategy and performance of certain funds on a periodic basis. Additionally, between regular Board meetings the Adviser provides the Board with updated financial information on the Adviser and strategic direction and marketing efforts.
On May 25, 2023, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Directors, met (the “Meeting”) with the Adviser, the Company’s outside legal counsel, independent legal counsel to the Independent Directors (“Independent Legal Counsel”) and others to consider information bearing on the continuation of the Management Agreement with respect to the following funds of the Company: Aggressive Investors 1 Fund, Ultra-Small Company Fund, Ultra-Small Company Market Fund, Small-Cap Value Fund, Omni Small-Cap Value Fund and Managed Volatility Fund (each a “Fund” and together, the “Funds”).
In reaching its decisions regarding the renewal of the Management Agreement for each Fund, the Board considered the information furnished and discussed throughout the year at regularly scheduled Board and committee meetings, as applicable and as described above, as well as the information provided to it specifically in relation to the annual consideration of the approval of the continuation of the Management Agreement for each Fund.
In preparation for the Meeting, the Independent Directors requested that the Adviser provide specific information relevant to the Board’s consideration of the renewal of the Management Agreement with respect to each Fund. In response to that request, the Board was furnished with a wide variety of information with respect to each Fund, including information regarding:
· | | investment performance over various time periods and the fees and expenses of the Fund as compared to a comparable group of funds as determined and prepared by Broadridge, an independent provider of investment company data; |
· | | the nature, extent and quality of services provided by the Adviser to the Fund under the Management Agreement; |
· | | actual management fees paid by the Fund to the Adviser and a comparison of those fees with the management fees charged to other advisory clients of the Adviser, as applicable; |
· | | the Adviser’s costs of providing services to the Fund and the profitability of the Adviser from its relationship with the Fund; |
· | | the extent to which economies of scale would be realized as the Fund’s assets increase and whether fee levels reflect |
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| these economies of scale for the benefit of Fund investors; and |
· | | any potential “fall-out” or ancillary benefits accruing to the Adviser as a result of its relationship with the Fund. |
In addition to evaluating the written information provided by the Adviser, the Board also considered the answers to questions posed by the Board to representatives of the Adviser at the Meeting.
In considering the information and materials described above, the Independent Directors met with Independent Legal Counsel to review such information and materials prior to the Meeting. In addition, the Independent Directors met in executive session with Independent Legal Counsel to consider the continuation of the Management Agreement with respect to each Fund outside the presence of management during the Meeting.
The Board also was provided with a written description of its statutory responsibilities and the legal standards that are applicable to approval of the renewal of the Management Agreement.
Although the Management Agreement for all of the Funds was considered at the Meeting, the Directors considered the renewal of the Management Agreement with respect to each Fund separately.
In considering the aforementioned information, the Board took into account management style, investment strategies and prevailing market conditions as reported by the Adviser. Furthermore, in evaluating the Management Agreement, the Directors also considered information provided by the Adviser concerning the following:
· | | the terms of the Management Agreement, including the services performed by the Adviser in managing each Fund’s assets in accordance with the Fund’s investment objectives, policies and restrictions and how those services and fees differ from those for other advisory clients of the Adviser, as applicable; |
· | | information regarding the advisory fee rates and the expense limitation or fee waiver arrangements for each Fund; |
· | | the Adviser’s personnel, staffing levels and the time and attention the Adviser’s personnel devote to the management of the Funds as compared to other advisory clients of the Adviser; |
· | | the Adviser’s risk assessment and management process; |
· | | the Adviser’s representation that it does not engage in pre-arranged soft dollar arrangements but that it may receive the benefit of research services provided by broker-dealers; and |
· | | the financial condition and stability of the Adviser. |
In view of the broad scope and variety of factors and information considered by the Board, the Directors did not find it practicable to, and did not, assign relative weights to the specific factors considered in reaching their conclusions and determinations to approve the continuance of the Management Agreement for each Fund for an additional year. Rather, the Board’s determinations were made on the basis of each Director’s business judgment after consideration of all of the factors taken in their entirety. Although not meant to be all-inclusive, the following describes various factors that were considered by the Board in deciding to approve the continuance of the Management Agreement for each Fund.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
In examining the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Adviser, the Directors considered the services provided to each Fund and any expected changes thereto, the qualifications, experience and duties of the Adviser’s personnel, the approximate amount of time those personnel devote to the Funds, recent and expected personnel changes, portfolio manager compensation arrangements, business continuity and succession planning, and enterprise risk management (including as it relates to cybersecurity risk). In addition, the Directors considered information provided by the Adviser regarding its overall financial strength and considered the resources and staffing in place with respect to the services provided to the Funds.
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Based on the totality of the information considered, the Directors concluded that they were satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to each Fund by the Adviser, and that the Adviser has the ability to continue to provide these services based on its experience, operations and current resources.
Investment Performance
The Board considered performance information provided by the Adviser for similarly managed accounts (if any) over the most recent six-month, one-year, three-year, five-year, ten-year and fifteen-year periods ended December 31, 2022, as applicable, as well as Fund performance compared with its benchmark for one-year, three-year, five-year, ten-year and since-inception periods ended December 31, 2022. The Board considered the Adviser’s representation that the differences in the performance of the similarly managed accounts (if any) and Fund performance were within ranges that the Adviser expects for the relevant accounts/Funds given, for example, differences in cash flows, investment restrictions, account size and tax management practices.
In addition, Broadridge provided a report (the “Broadridge Report”) of comparative data regarding fees, expenses and investment performance for each Fund as compared to a peer group selected by Broadridge (“Peer Group”). The performance periods included total return over the most recent calendar year (“one-year period”) and the annualized total returns over the most recent three calendar year period (“three-year period”), five calendar year period (“five-year period”) and ten calendar year period (“ten-year period”). With regard to the performance information provided in the Broadridge Report, the Board considered the performance of each Fund on a percentile and quintile basis as compared to its Peer Group. For purposes of the performance data provided, the first quintile is defined as 20% of the funds in the applicable Peer Group with the highest performance and the fifth quintile is defined as 20% of the funds in the applicable Peer Group with the lowest performance.
In particular, the Board considered the following performance information as of December 31, 2022 provided by the Adviser and from Broadridge:
• | | With regard to the Aggressive Investors 1 Fund, the Fund’s performance was in the fifth quintile for the one-year, three-year, five-year and ten-year periods. The Fund outperformed its primary benchmark for the since inception period, while it underperformed its primary benchmark for the one-year, three-year, five-year and ten-year periods. The Board considered the Adviser’s explanation that the Fund’s smaller size and deeper value tilt had detracted from the Fund’s relative performance. The Board also took into account that the Adviser had implemented certain updates over the course of 2022 and that the Fund’s performance was considered in line with its design. Based on their review, the Directors concluded that the Fund’s performance was being addressed. |
• | | With regard to the Ultra-Small Company Fund, the Fund’s performance was in first quintile compared to its Peer Group for the one-year, three-year and five-year periods, and in the fourth quintile for the ten-year periods. The Fund outperformed its primary benchmark for the one-year, three-year and five-year periods, while it underperformed its primary benchmark for the ten-year period. The Board considered the Adviser’s explanation that the Fund was compared against all small cap funds, not just small cap core funds, which made the Fund’s relative performance appear more negative given the recent small-cap value outperformance. The Board also took into account continued efforts to reduce transaction costs and that the Fund’s performance was considered in line with its design. Based on their review, the Directors concluded that the Fund’s overall performance was satisfactory relative to the performance of the funds in its Peer Group and its primary benchmark. |
• | | With regard to the Ultra-Small Company Market Fund, the Fund’s performance was in the fourth quintile for the one-year and ten-year periods, in the third quintile for the three-year period, and in the fifth quintile for the five-year period. The Fund underperformed its primary benchmark for the one-year, five-year and ten-year periods, while it outperformed its primary benchmark for the three-year period. The Board considered the Adviser’s explanation that the variability in the Fund’s performance relative to peers is expected and largely explained by the market capitalization differences between the ultra-small cap nature of the Fund and the other small-cap funds in its Peer Group as well as by the inherent value tilt of the CRSP 10 Index relative to small-cap peers in general. The Board also took into account that the Fund’s performance was considered in line with its design. Based on their review, the Directors concluded that the Fund’s performance was satisfactory relative to the performance of the funds in its Peer Group and its primary benchmark. |
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• | | With regard to the Small-Cap Value Fund, the Fund’s performance was in the second quintile of its Peer Group for the one-year period, while the Fund’s performance was in the first quintile for the three-year, five-year and ten-year periods, as compared with its Peer Group. The Fund outperformed its primary benchmark over the one-year, three-year, five-year, ten-year and since-inception periods. The Board also took into account that the Fund’s recent performance was considered to be in line with its design. Based on their review, the Directors concluded that the Fund’s overall performance was satisfactory relative to the performance of the funds in its Peer Group and its primary benchmark. |
• | | With regard to the Omni Small-Cap Value Fund, the Fund’s performance was in the first quintile of its Peer Group for the one-year, three-year, five-year and ten-year periods. The Fund outperformed its primary benchmark for the one-year, three-year, five-year, ten-year and since-inception periods. The Board took into account that the Fund’s performance was considered to be in line with its design. Based on their review, the Directors concluded that the Fund’s overall performance was satisfactory relative to the performance of the funds in its Peer Group and its primary benchmark. |
• | | With regard to the Managed Volatility Fund, the Fund’s performance was in the first quintile of its Peer Group for the one-year period, in the second quintile for the three-year period, and in the fourth quintile for the five-year period (Broadridge did not provide ten-year quintile information). The Fund outperformed its primary benchmark for the one-year period, and underperformed its benchmark for the three-year, five-year, ten-year and since-inception periods. The Board considered the Adviser’s explanation that the Fund is not designed to outperform its primary benchmark, but instead is designed to capture market return while limiting volatility. The Board also took into account that the Fund continues to perform as designed over longer time horizons. Based on their review, the Directors concluded that the Fund’s overall performance was satisfactory relative to the performance of the funds in its Peer Group and its primary benchmark. |
Fund Fees and Expenses
The Board considered information provided by the Adviser regarding the advisory fees it charges to other advisory clients and the reasons for any material differences between those fees and the fees it charges to the Funds. The Board also considered the Adviser’s views that, given investment performance and overall expenses, the Adviser believes the management fees for each Fund appear reasonable and appropriate given the distinctive features and design of each Fund, the disciplined implementation of the design by the Adviser, the relatively low management fees in most cases, the performance results in line with design and investor expectations, and the profitability to the Adviser of each Fund. More specifically, with regard to management fee differences among the Funds, the Board considered the Adviser’s view that fee differences stem from market factors as well as the estimated growth rate of the Fund at the time of launch; the potential asset capacity of the Fund; the risks associated with providing the advisory services to the Fund; and estimated costs of providing the advisory services driven by the design complexity of the Fund (e.g., more complex design is higher cost due to the research and portfolio management time required).
With respect to management fee differences between the Funds and other investment company clients of the Adviser, the Board considered that, unlike the Funds, the Adviser serves as a sub-adviser to the other investment company clients, which generally requires the Adviser to furnish fewer services than the services it provides to the Funds. The Board also considered the fees charged to other investment company clients of the Adviser, as well as the Adviser’s representation that for certain Funds, the Adviser did not manage comparable investment companies.
With respect to management fee differences between the Funds and other non-investment company clients of the Adviser, the Board considered that: (i) the management fee charged to the Ultra-Small Company Market Fund is lower than that charged to comparable clients; (ii) the asset-based management fee charged to the Aggressive Investors 1 Fund is higher than that charged to comparable clients, while the Fund’s performance fee rate is significantly lower than the performance fee rate charged to comparable clients (and there are other differences in the performance fee calculations); (iii) the management fee charged to the Small-Cap Value Fund is higher than that charged to one comparable separate account at all asset levels while the Fund’s management fee is equal to the management fee for another comparable separate account on assets over $100 million but it is lower for assets below $100 million; and (iv) the Adviser had no advisory clients comparable to the other Funds.
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The Board also considered information compiled by Broadridge comparing each Fund’s contractual management fee rate (excluding any performance fees and using an assumed common asset level for the Fund and the other funds in the Peer Group), actual management fee rate (which included the effect of any fee waivers and any performance fees, and was derived from annual reports) and actual total expense ratios (which also included the effect of any fee waivers and performance fees, and was derived from annual reports) as a percentage of average net assets as compared to other funds in its expense Peer Group. Broadridge’s contractual management fee data included both advisory fees and administrative services fees, except for the Funds. Broadridge excluded administrative services fees for the Funds from contractual management fee data because those fees are fixed (i.e., a stated dollar amount), as opposed to asset based. More specifically, with respect to the Funds, the Adviser provides certain administrative services to the Funds pursuant to a separate contract, in exchange for an annual fixed fee (payable monthly) that the Adviser has represented approximates the cost of providing such services (which the Board considered in connection with profitability, as described below). Broadridge’s actual management fee data for the Funds and the other funds in the Peer Group included both advisory fees and administrative services fees. Thus, the contractual management fee rate in the Funds’ Broadridge comparisons did not reflect these administrative services fees, whereas the actual management fee rate in the Funds’ Broadridge comparisons included both advisory and administrative services fees.
With regard to the expense information provided in the Broadridge Report, the Board considered Fund expenses on a percentile and quintile basis as compared to each Fund’s Peer Group. For purposes of the expense data provided, Broadridge defines the first quintile as 20% of the funds in the applicable Peer Group with the lowest expenses and the fifth quintile as 20% of the funds in the applicable Peer Group with the highest expenses. In particular, the Board considered the following:
· | | The Aggressive Investors 1 Fund’s contractual management fee was in the fifth quintile of its Peer Group (excluding the performance fee) and the Fund’s actual management fees and actual total expenses (factoring in the performance fee) were each in the first quintile of its Peer Group. The Board also considered the impact of the Fund’s performance fee on the fee comparisons. |
· | | With respect to the Ultra-Small Company Fund, the Board considered that the Fund’s contractual management fees, actual management fees and total expense ratio were each in the third quintile of its Peer Group. The Board took into account that the Fund’s total expenses, which included the actual management fee, were below the median of its Peer Group. |
· | | With respect to the Managed Volatility Fund, the Board considered that the Fund’s contractual management fee was in the second quintile of its Peer Group and the Fund’s actual management fee and actual total expenses were each in the first quintile of its Peer Group |
· | | With respect to the Ultra-Small Company Market Fund, Small-Cap Value Fund and the Omni Small-Cap Value Fund, the Board considered that each Fund was in the first quintile of its applicable Peer Group for the contractual management fee, actual management fee and total expense ratio. The Board also considered the impact of the performance fee arrangement on actual management fees for the Small-Cap Value Fund. |
In addition, the Board considered that the Adviser agreed to contractual expense limitation agreements for each of the Funds to ensure that total expense levels do not increase above certain asset percentage levels. The Board also took into account that the Adviser had recently reduced its advisory fee for the Omni Small-Cap Value Fund and also had contractually agreed to lower the Fund’s expense limitation through November 1, 2024.
The foregoing comparisons assisted the Board in determining to approve the continuance of the Management Agreement for each Fund by providing it with a basis for evaluating each Fund’s management fee and total expense ratio on a relative basis. Based on their review, the Directors concluded that each Fund’s management fee was reasonable in view of the services received by the Fund and the other factors considered.
Profitability
The Board reviewed the materials it received from the Adviser regarding its revenues and costs in providing investment management and certain administrative services to the Funds and the Company as a whole. In particular, the Board considered the analysis of the Adviser’s profitability with respect to each Fund, calculated for the years ended December 31,
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2019, December 31, 2020, December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2022. The Board also considered the Adviser’s representations that it does not track expenses or maintain staff on a per Fund basis and accordingly the Adviser needed to make certain assumptions to allocate expenses on a Fund-by-Fund basis in order to calculate Fund-by-Fund profitability, making the process a subjective one. The Board also considered that the Adviser was operating certain Funds at a loss but that the Adviser had the resources necessary to continue providing the same level of services to those Funds. Based on their review, the Directors concluded that the Adviser’s profitability from its relationship with each Fund was reasonable.
Economies of Scale
The Board considered the effect of each Fund’s current size and its potential growth on its performance and fees. With respect to whether economies of scale are expected to be realized by the Adviser as a Fund’s assets increase and whether advisory fee levels reflect these economies of scale for the benefit of Fund investors, the Board considered, on a Fund-by-Fund basis, the current level of advisory fees charged and fee structure and concluded that the Adviser’s fee structure with respect to each Fund was appropriate at this time. The Board considered that the Aggressive Investors 1 Fund and Ultra-Small Company Fund each have fee breakpoints in their management fee schedules although neither Fund is at a size currently to benefit from such breakpoints. With respect to Ultra-Small Company Market Fund and Managed Volatility Fund, the Board considered the Adviser’s representation that it believes that neither Fund will produce significant economies of scale because each Fund involves intensive and time-consuming portfolio and trading management, and as a result, neither Fund has breakpoints in its management fee schedule. Lastly, although the Small-Cap Value Fund, Omni Small-Cap Value Fund and Managed Volatility Fund do not have fee breakpoints in their management fee schedules, the Board considered the Adviser’s explanation that these Funds were priced low relative to their respective Peer Groups and ahead of the economies of scale curve at launch. The Board noted that if a Fund’s assets increased over time, the Fund might realize other economies of scale if assets increased proportionally more than certain other expenses.
“Fallout” or Ancillary Benefits
The Board considered whether there were any “fall-out” or ancillary benefits that may accrue to the Adviser as a result of its relationships with the Funds. In terms of potential “fall-out” or ancillary benefits to the Adviser due to its position as manager of the Funds, the Board considered benefits related to track record and reputation, and portfolio trading and execution. The Board also considered the Adviser’s representations that it does not engage in pre-arranged soft dollar arrangements but that it may receive the benefit of research services provided by broker-dealers. In addition, the Board took into account that the Adviser receives administrative service fees from the Funds in exchange for providing certain administrative services to the Funds. The Board concluded that the “fall-out” or ancillary benefits accruing to Adviser by virtue of its relationship with the Funds appeared to be reasonable.
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Based on all relevant information and factors discussed above, none of which was individually determinative of the outcome, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Directors, determined that the continuation of the Management Agreement for each Fund was in the best interests of the Fund. As a result, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Directors, approved the renewal of the Management Agreement for each Fund.
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As a shareholder of a Fund, you will incur no transaction costs from such Fund, including sales charges (loads) on purchases, on reinvested dividends or on other distributions. There are no exchange fees. Shareholders are subject to redemption fees on the Ultra-Small Company Market Fund under certain circumstances. However, as a shareholder of a Fund, you will incur ongoing costs, including management fees and other Fund expenses. The following examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in a Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested on January 1, 2023 and held until June 30, 2023.
Actual Expenses. The first line of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. 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 in the first line under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes. The second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in a Fund and other mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
The expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight ongoing Fund costs only. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds, because other funds may also have transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.
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| | Beginning Account Value at 1/1/23 | | Ending Account Value at 6/30/23 | | Expense Ratio | | Expenses Paid During Period* 1/1/23 - 6/30/23 |
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Bridgeway Aggressive Investors 1 Fund |
Actual Fund Return | | $1,000.00 | | $1,125.00 | | 0.35% | | $1.84 |
Hypothetical Fund Return | | $1,000.00 | | $1,023.06 | | 0.35% | | $1.76 |
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Bridgeway Ultra-Small Company Fund |
Actual Fund Return | | $1,000.00 | | $1,066.90 | | 1.19% | | $6.10 |
Hypothetical Fund Return | | $1,000.00 | | $1,018.89 | | 1.19% | | $5.96 |
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Bridgeway Ultra-Small Company Market Fund |
Actual Fund Return | | $1,000.00 | | $1,034.20 | | 0.75% | | $3.78 |
Hypothetical Fund Return | | $1,000.00 | | $1,021.08 | | 0.75% | | $3.76 |
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Bridgeway Small-Cap Value Fund |
Actual Fund Return | | $1,000.00 | | $1,041.20 | | 0.88% | | $4.45 |
Hypothetical Fund Return | | $1,000.00 | | $1,020.43 | | 0.88% | | $4.41 |
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Bridgeway Omni Small-Cap Value Fund |
Actual Fund Return | | $1,000.00 | | $984.10 | | 0.47% | | $2.31 |
Hypothetical Fund Return | | $1,000.00 | | $1,022.46 | | 0.47% | | $2.36 |
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Bridgeway Managed Volatility Fund |
Actual Fund Return | | $1,000.00 | | $1,065.20 | | 0.94% | | $4.81 |
Hypothetical Fund Return | | $1,000.00 | | $1,020.13 | | 0.94% | | $4.71 |
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DISCLOSURE OF FUND EXPENSES (continued) | | |
June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
* | Expenses are equal to the average account value times the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period (181) divided by the number of days in the fiscal year (365). |
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DIRECTORS & OFFICERS | | |
June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
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Independent Directors |
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Name, Address and Age1 | | Position Held with Bridgeway Funds | | Term of Office and Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | | No. of Bridgeway Funds Overseen by Director | | Other Directorships Held by Director |
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Karen S. Gerstner Age 68 | | Director | | Term: 1 Year Length: 1994 to Present. | | Principal, Karen S. Gerstner & Associates, P.C., since 2004. | | Six | | None |
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Miles Douglas Harper, III* Age 60 | | Director | | Term: 1 Year Length: 1994 to Present. | | Retired; formerly Partner, Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC, 2013 to June 2022. | | Six | | Calvert Funds (42 Portfolios) |
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Evan Harrel Age 62 | | Director | | Term: 1 Year Length: 2006 to Present. | | Chief Operating Officer, Center for Compassionate Leadership since January 2020; Independent Consultant, 2016 to January 2020. | | Six | | None |
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DIRECTORS & OFFICERS (continued) | | |
June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
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“Interested” or Affiliated Director and Officer |
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Name, Address and Age1 | | Position(s) Held with Bridgeway Funds | | Term of Office and Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | | No. of Bridgeway Funds Overseen by Director | | Other Directorships Held by Director |
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John N. R. Montgomery2 Age 67 | | Vice President and Director | | Term: 1 Year Length: 1993 to Present. | | President and CEO, Bridgeway Capital Management, since March 2023. Chairman, Bridgeway Capital Management, 2010 to February 2023; Vice President, Bridgeway Funds, 2005 to May 2015 and since June 2016. | | Six | | None |
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DIRECTORS & OFFICERS (continued) | | |
June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
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Other Officers |
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Name, Address and Age1 | | Position Held with Bridgeway Funds | | Term of Office and Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | | No. of Bridgeway Funds Overseen by Officer | | Other Directorships Held by Officer |
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Richard P. Cancelmo, Jr. Age 65 | | Vice President | | Term: 1 Year Length: 2004 to Present. | | Vice President, Bridgeway Funds, since 2004; Staff member, Bridgeway Capital Management, since 2000. | | N/A | | None |
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Deborah L. Hanna Age 58 | | Secretary, Treasurer, and Chief Compliance Officer | | Term: 1 Year Length: Secretary, 2007 to Present; Treasurer and Chief Compliance Officer, 2020 to Present. | | Self-employed, accounting and related projects for various organizations, since 2001. | | N/A | | None |
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Ann Srubar Age 55 | | Vice President | | Term: 1 Year Length: April 2023 to Present. | | Staff member, Bridgeway Capital Management, since 2018. | | N/A | | None |
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Linda G. Giuffre Age 61 | | President | | Term: 1 Year Length: April 2023 to Present. | | Chief Compliance Officer, Bridgeway Capital Management, since 2004. Chief Operating Officer, Bridgeway Capital Management, since 2020; Staff member, Bridgeway Capital Management since 2004. | | N/A | | None |
1 | The address of all of the Directors and Officers of Bridgeway Funds is 20 Greenway Plaza, Suite 450, Houston, Texas, 77046. |
2 | John Montgomery is chairman, director and majority shareholder, and control person of Bridgeway Investments, Inc., which is the immediate parent company of the Adviser. |
The overall management of the business and affairs of Bridgeway Funds is vested with its Board of Directors (the “Board”). The Board approves all significant agreements between Bridgeway Funds and persons or companies furnishing services to it, including agreements with its Adviser and custodian. The day-to-day operations of Bridgeway Funds are delegated to its officers, subject to its investment objectives and policies and general supervision by the Board.
The Funds’ Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Board and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800-661-3550.
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| | BRIDGEWAY FUNDS, INC. BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. P.O. Box 534435 Pittsburgh, PA 15253-4435 CUSTODIAN The Bank of New York Mellon One Wall Street New York, NY 10286 DISTRIBUTOR Foreside Fund Services, LLC Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100 Portland, ME 04101 |
| | You can review and copy information about our Funds (including the SAIs) at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. To find out more about this public service, call the SEC at 800-SEC-0330. Reports and other information about the Funds are also available on the SEC’s website at ww.sec.gov. You can receive copies of this information, for a fee, by writing the Public Reference Section, Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C. 20549-1520 or by sending an electronic request to the following email address: publicinfo@sec.gov. |
(b) Not applicable
Item 2. Code of Ethics.
| (a) | The registrant, as of the end of the period covered by this report, has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the registrant or a third party. |
| (c) | There have been amendments, during the period covered by this report, to a provision of the code of ethics that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the registrant or a third party, and that relates to any element of the code of ethics description. |
| | The Bridgeway Funds, Inc. Principal Executive and Financial Officer’s Code of Ethics was amended on April 1, 2023 to revise Exhibit A, Persons Covered by the Code of Ethics. The amended Code of Ethics is filed as an Exhibit to Item 13(a)(1). |
| (d) | The registrant has not granted any waivers, including an implicit waiver, from a provision of the code of ethics that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the registrant or a third party, that relates to one or more of the items set forth in paragraph (b) of this item’s instructions. |
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.
3(a)(1) The Registrant’s board of directors has determined that the registrant has at least one audit committee financial expert serving on its audit committee.
3(a)(2) The audit committee financial expert is Miles Douglas Harper III, who is “independent” for purposes of this Item 3 of Form N-CSR.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
Audit Fees
| (a) | The aggregate fees billed for each of the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for the audit of the registrant’s annual financial statements or services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements were $192,000 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 and $192,000 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. |
Audit-Related Fees
| (b) | The aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for assurance and related services by the principal accountant that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the registrant’s financial statements and are not reported under paragraph (a) of this Item were $0 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 and $0 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. |
Tax Fees
| (c) | The aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning were $20,700 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 and $20,700 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. Tax services include the review of the Funds’ federal income tax returns, the review of the Funds’ federal excise tax returns and the review of required distributions by the Funds. |
All Other Fees
| (d) | The aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for products and services provided by the principal accountant, other than the services reported in paragraphs (a) through (c) of this Item were $0 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 and $0 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. |
| (e) (1) | Disclose the audit committee’s pre-approval policies and procedures described in paragraph (c)(7) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X. |
The Registrant’s Audit Committee has adopted an Audit Committee Charter that provides that the Audit Committee shall approve, prior to appointment, the engagement of the auditor to provide audit services to the Registrant and non-audit services to the Registrant, its investment advisor or any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with the investment adviser that provides on-going services to the Registrant if the engagement relates directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Registrant.
| (e) (2) | The percentage of services described in each of paragraphs (b) through (d) of this Item that were approved by the audit committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2- 01 of Regulation S-X are as follows: |
No services described in paragraphs (b) through (d) above were approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.
| (g) | The aggregate non-audit fees billed by the registrant’s accountant for services rendered to the registrant, and rendered to the registrant’s investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant for each of the last two fiscal years of the registrant was $0 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 and $0 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. |
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
Not applicable.
Item 6. Investments.
(a) | Schedule of Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers as of the close of the reporting period is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form. |
Item 7. | Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies. |
Not applicable.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable.
Item 9. | Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers. |
Not applicable.
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
There have been no material changes to the procedures by which the shareholders may recommend nominees to the Registrant’s Board of Directors, where those changes were implemented after the registrant last provided disclosure in response to the requirements of Item 407(c)(2)(iv) of Regulation S-K (17 CFR 229.407) (as required by Item 22(b)(15) of Schedule 14A (17 CFR 240.14a-101)), or this Item.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
| (a) | The registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) (17 CFR 270.30a-3(c))) are effectively designed, as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of the report that includes the disclosure required by this paragraph, based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(b)) and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (17 CFR 240.13a-15(b) or 240.15d-15(b)). |
| (b) | There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(d))) 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.
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) Bridgeway Funds, Inc. |
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By (Signature and Title)* | | /s/ Linda Giuffré |
| | Linda Giuffré, President and Principal Executive Officer |
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Date September 5, 2023 | | |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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By (Signature and Title)* | | /s/ Linda Giuffré |
| | Linda Giuffré, President and Principal Executive Officer |
| | (principal executive officer) |
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Date September 5, 2023 | | |
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By (Signature and Title)* | | /s/ Deborah L. Hanna |
| | Deborah L. Hanna, Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer |
| | (principal financial officer) |
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Date September 5, 2023 | | |
* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.