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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 811-01743
The Alger Funds II
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
360 Park Avenue South New York, New York 10010
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Mr. Hal Liebes
Fred Alger Management, Inc.
360 Park Avenue South
New York, New York 10010
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 212-806-8800
Date of fiscal year end: October 31
Date of reporting period: April 30, 2017
ITEM 1. REPORT(S) TO STOCKHOLDERS.
Table of Contents
The Alger Funds II
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Shareholders’ Letter | 1 |
Fund Highlights | 13 |
Portfolio Summary | 23 |
Schedules of Investments | 24 |
Statements of Assets and Liabilities | 55 |
Statements of Operations | 61 |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets | 64 |
Financial Highlights | 69 |
Notes to Financial Statements | 90 |
Additional Information | 120 |
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Shareholders' Letter April 30, 2017
Dear Shareholders,
Economic Strength Sustains Bull Market
The strong bull market continued during the six-month period ended April 30, 2017, with the
S&P 500 Index generating a 13.32% return. Growth stocks, broadly speaking, outperformed
with the Russell 3000 Growth Index generating a 15.47% return. Small capitalization growth
equities were even stronger as illustrated by the 18.48% return of the Russell 2000 Growth
Index.
We maintain that expectations for strengthening economic growth worldwide and improving
corporate earnings have been the primary drivers of equity performance. We also believe
that ongoing innovation, including medical breakthroughs and internet-based technology,
is supporting equities.
Yet, some commentators have attributed recent equity gains to the U.S. presidential election.
Others have said it has been momentum trading. If it were either of those factors, we
believe a temporary decline of equities that occurred in March following growing concerns
over Washington’s ability to pass meaningful legislation would have been more severe. In
regard to economic factors, consider the following:
• Consumer and business confidence have risen to at or near their highest
levels in more than a decade.
• Wage growth is also accelerating. In December, hourly wages among private
employers increased 2.9%, the highest rate since the financial crisis. Wages
continued to increase during the first four months of this year.
• Corporate profits, meanwhile, are strengthening. At the end of the reporting
period, Wall Street analysts expected first quarter S&P 500 earnings per share
(EPS) to increase 12% year over year for the first quarter of 2017—the high-
est rate in five years.
• The Conference Board’s Leading Economic Index has been climbing in a
fairly steady manner since 2009 and hit a record high of 126.7 in March of
this year.
Economic Growth Extends Beyond U.S.
Investor sentiment was also supported by expectations for improving economic growth
abroad. Indeed, 2017 may be the first time since 2010 that all G-20 countries simultaneously
experience economic growth and help strengthen corporate fundamentals. The encouraging
outlook helped extend the equity rally beyond the U.S. as illustrated by the MSCI Emerging
Markets Index gaining 9.03% and the MSCI ACWI ex USA Index gaining 10.61%. A
perception that geopolitical risk, including elections in France, was moderating supported
investor sentiment. Upward revisions for earnings for both developed and emerging markets
and strengthening Purchasing Managers’ Index readings in Europe and China were also
encouraging.
Our view has consistently been that the economic recovery would be longer and stronger
than expected, but also slower in pace due to the severity and nature of the 2008/2009 bear
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market and recession. While improving economic conditions are likely to make the Federal
Reserve more aggressive in its tightening, we don’t believe that monetary policy changes
will derail the expansion. We note that the U.S. does not typically enter into a recession
until about three years after material Fed tightening, which we maintain is just starting now.
Rising equity valuations concern some investors, but growth sectors such as Information
Technology and Health Care are trading in line or at a discount to their 20-year median
price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios.
It is also reasonable to argue that with extremely low interest rates, equity multiples should
be higher than their current levels.
Skepticism Versus Euphoria
In the face of new market highs for equities, many commentators are calling for a market
correction, with the average analyst rating for S&P 500 companies being approximately one
standard deviation below the average over the past decade. If bull markets begin in despair
and end in euphoria as we believe, then the equity market still has room to run, particularly
given strong fundamentals.
One asset class where we continue to see euphoria, however, is fixed income. Investors’
craving for fixed income exists despite the expensive valuations of bonds. Treasury bond
yields are normally tightly linked to nominal GDP growth (both averaged 6.5% over the past
50 years), but current 10-year yields are more than two percentage points below next year’s
estimated nominal GDP growth rate. Keep in mind that a one percentage point increase
in interest rates should theoretically cause an 8% decline in the price of a 10-year bond. A
historically wide disparity, meanwhile, exists between equity and bond valuations. When
considering the wide disparity, two scenarios are possible: fixed income yields will rise and
bond returns will be very disappointing or equity yields will fall (i.e. P/E ratios will rise) and
stock returns will be strong. Under both scenarios, equities would outperform.
A rotation from bonds and bond-like stocks to equities would also have implications for
active investing. Over the past few years, investors have favored bond-like equities (including
those with weak fundamentals) as an alternative to low-yielding fixed income securities.
This behavior weighed on active managers who focus on identifying strong businesses
rather than pursuing dividend quality. The fact is that rising interest rates have typically been
associated with active investing outperforming passive and we believe that may be the case
going forward. We are optimistic that we have seen the cyclical lows in interest rates and
active investing.
Navigating the Ship Forward
While we think that the economic expansion can continue, we believe that a good captain
does not simply look at calm waters and expect smooth sailing; rather, it is prudent to be
prepared for all weather conditions. As bottom-up focused growth investors, we concentrate
on building a boat or investment portfolio that we believe can sail through whatever
conditions lie ahead. Instead of changing course based on which way economic winds are
blowing (e.g. rotating to cyclical stocks when the economy is strong or to defensive stocks
when it appears to be weakening), we focus on finding companies that can take market share
and grow in both good and bad times.
The best risk management we know of is to understand our companies as well or better
than anyone else, feel confident in their growth under multiple scenarios, and let the strength
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of their management teams and competitive advantages create value for our clients. Our
research and experience shows that there are always areas of the economy that are growing,
irrespective of where we are in market or economic cycles. For example, during the Global
Financial Crisis that occurred from the second quarter of 2008 until the second quarter of
2011, U.S. GDP was somewhat flat, but U.S. internet advertising and e-commerce grew over
30%. Companies that exploited that growth generated strong returns.
Innovation is Strong
We see many areas that seem poised to grow regardless of economic conditions. They range
from established growth industries such as cloud computing and the mobile internet to
emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI).
We believe the following factors will support rapid growth of AI:
• Hardware improvements.
• Algorithm development.
• Storage efficiency.
Those factors are driving a revolution in what computers and robots can do including how
they interact with us. It has long been established that technology is increasing at an ever
faster rate, as popularized by Moore’s Law, but recent advances in the fundamentals that
drive AI are simply astounding. For example, CPU deep learning performance has increased
by 65 times in four years. These types of technological leaps are allowing computers to
actually learn on their own—an AI program named Libratus, developed at Carnegie Mellon,
recently beat some of the world’s best poker players. The truly incredible thing is not that it
won, but that it taught itself and developed its own strategy.
AI will change many industries. In health care, doctors struggle to keep up with technology
given the thousands of medical studies that are published each day. Yet, in one experiment,
not only did IBM’s AI supercomputer, Watson, recommend the same treatments for cancer
patients as oncologists 99% of the time, but incredibly it also found additional treatment
options that physicians had not identified in 30% of the cases, potentially giving patients new
hope. In transportation, cars are learning to drive themselves much more safely with Google,
for instance, achieving an error rate of 2 per 10,000 miles driven in 2016, a huge 75% drop
from the previous year. Some AI applications are already in use. It is estimated that 35%
of Amazon’s current sales are generated with its AI-curated personal recommendations.
According to a UBS survey, nearly 90% of large U.S. companies have a cognitive computing
project underway and 20% expect machine learning to have a business impact within a year.
The huge computing power needed to drive these projects forward will be aided by services
or platforms such as those from Google, Amazon, and Microsoft.
Conclusion
Finding areas of growth and companies that we believe will benefit from them, no matter
what the environment, is our passion and expertise. Regardless of economic conditions,
we believe our time-tested philosophy of focusing on Positive Dynamic Change has strong
potential for producing attractive results for our clients and partners.
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Portfolio Matters
Alger Spectra Fund
The Alger Spectra Fund returned 14.35% for the fiscal six-month period ended April 30,
2017, compared to the 15.47% return of the Russell 3000 Growth Index.
During the reporting period, the largest sector weightings were Information Technology
and Consumer Discretionary. The largest sector overweight was Information Technology
and the largest underweight was Industrials. Relative outperformance in the Information
Technology and Financials sectors was the most important contributor to performance,
while Consumer Discretionary and Materials were among sectors that detracted from results.
For the reporting period, the Fund’s average portfolio allocation to long positions, which
was increased by leverage, was 100.10%. The aggregate performance of long positions
underperformed the Fund’s benchmark and detracted from relative performance. The Fund
had a 1.53% allocation to short positions. Short positions also detracted from results. For
the period, the Fund had a 1.43% allocation to cash.
Apple, Inc.; Amazon.com, Inc.; Alphabet Inc. Class C; Microsoft Corporation; and
Honeywell International Inc. were among top contributors to performance. Shares of
Apple performed strongly in response to continued strong sales of the company’s iPhone.
Conversely, QUALCOMM Incorporated; GrubHub, Inc.; Molson Coors Brewing Company
Class B; Palo Alto Networks, Inc.; and Activision Blizzard, Inc. were among detractors from
performance. QUALCOMM designs and manufactures semiconductors and software for
the telecommunications industry. Its chips are vital to the operation of telephone handsets.
QUALCOMM shares underperformed during the first quarter following news that Apple
had filed a lawsuit seeking to have the company reduce its product pricing.
Short position Express Scripts Holding Company contributed to performance. The company
provides pharmacy benefits management services, including network-pharmacy claims
processing, home delivery pharmacy care, benefit-design consultation, and drug utilization
reviews. We believe the company is facing the growing challenge of increased drug pricing
transparency and difficulties with offering competitive pricing for its services. Additionally,
Express Scripts is a standalone pharmacy benefit company, so unlike its largest competitors,
it doesn’t have ancillary businesses that can help it grow. Express Scripts performed poorly
after the company reported weak quarterly results that were shored up by what we believe
are unsustainably low operating expenses. In addition, the company’s forward guidance was
below consensus expectations.
Short selling entails selling borrowed stock with the goal of buying the stock in the future at
a lower price and then returning the security to the lender. As the price of Express Scripts
declined, the portfolio’s cost of purchasing the stock declined, resulting in the position
supporting performance. Short position Wynn Resorts, Ltd., however, detracted from
performance. The company develops and manages casino resorts and has properties in
Macau and Las Vegas. We believe street estimates for profitability are too high, but shares
of Wynn Resorts performed strongly during the first quarter after the company said its
Asian operations beat expectations. As the price of Wynn Resorts shares increased, the
portfolio’s costs of replacing the shares increased, causing the short position to detract from
performance.
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Alger Responsible Investing Fund
The Alger Responsible Investing Fund returned 15.29% for the fiscal six-month period
ended April 30, 2017, compared to the 15.23% return of the Russell 1000 Growth Index.
Until December 30, 2016, the Fund was named the Alger Green Fund. It maintained a
singular focus on environmental sustainability while seeking companies identified by our
fundamental research as having promising growth potential. Under the new mandate, the
Fund invests in companies identified by our fundamental research as having promising
growth potential while demonstrating that they conduct business in a responsible manner
relating to environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) matters. The new
strategy allows us to broaden the universe of investment opportunities that we pursue.
In addition, we believe that innovative companies that embrace sustainable ESG practices
can potentially provide attractive returns for shareholders and support the environment
and overall society. On March 1 of this year, the Fund’s benchmark was changed from the
Russell 3000 Growth Index to the Russell 1000 Growth Index.
During the reporting period, the largest sector weightings were Information Technology
and Consumer Discretionary. The largest sector overweight was Industrials and the
largest underweight was Consumer Staples. The Information Technology and Consumer
Discretionary sectors provided the greatest contributions to relative performance while
Health Care and Materials were among sectors that detracted from results.
Apple, Inc.; Tesla, Inc; Amazon.com, Inc.; Facebook, Inc. Cl. A; and Microsoft Corp. were
among top contributors to performance. Shares of Apple outperformed in response to
developments described in the Alger Spectra Fund discussion.
Conversely, CVS Caremark Corp.; Mattel, Inc.; PVH Corp.; Hanesbrands Inc.; and Encana
Corp. were among top detractors from performance. CVS Caremark operates retail
pharmacies and also serves as a third-party administrator for prescription programs offered
by employers and other entities. The shares detracted from performance late in 2016 in
response to CVS losing two large health-plan clients in the company’s retail pharmacy
business. As a result, the company lowered its earnings guidance.
Alger Mid Cap Focus Fund
The Alger Mid Cap Focus Fund returned 11.19% for the fiscal six-month period ended
April 30, 2017, compared to the 13.59% return of the Russell Midcap Growth Index.
During the reporting period, the largest sector weightings were Industrials and Information
Technology. The largest sector overweight was Industrials and the largest underweight
was Consumer Discretionary. Stock selection resulted in the Information Technology and
Industrials sectors providing the greatest contributions to performance, while Consumer
Discretionary and Health Care were among sectors that detracted from results.
VCA Inc.; Medidata Solutions, Inc.; TubeMogul, Inc.; HD Supply Holdings, Inc.; and
Microsemi Corp. were among the top contributors to performance. HD Supply Holdings
is an industrial distributor in North America that serves building supply and construction
markets. It has a strong domestic revenue base. During the fourth quarter of last year, HD
Supply shares performed strongly in response to investors’ expectations that the company
may benefit from Trump’s proposals to both increase spending on infrastructure and lower
corporate taxes.
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Conversely, TransDigm Group, Inc. Hanesbrands, Inc.; Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.;
Facebook, Inc., Cl. A; and Encana Corp. were among top detractors from performance.
Facebook’s social network is continuing to aggressively capture advertising dollars from
print, radio, and TV, but investors’ considerable rotation from high-growth sectors and into
cyclical and inflation-linked sectors hurt the performance of Facebook shares. Additionally,
some investors may have been concerned that the benefits of proposed U.S. corporate tax
cuts may be limited for Facebook because of the company’s global revenue footprint.
Alger Dynamic Opportunities Fund
The Alger Dynamic Opportunities Fund returned 9.89% for the fiscal six-month period
ended April 30, 2017, compared to the 13.32% return of the Fund’s benchmark, the S&P
500 Index.
Alger Associates, Inc., the parent company of Fred Alger Management, Inc., has expanded
upon our growth equity expertise by acquiring Weatherbie Capital, LLC. As of March 1,
2017, the Fund adopted a multi-manager approach with Weatherbie Capital LLC serving
as a sub-advisor. The Fund’s investment objectives, principal investment strategies, and
principal risks have not changed in any material way.
The long/short equity Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation, downside protection, and
lower volatility by primarily investing in long and short exposures in U.S. equities. The Fund
seeks to generate market-like equity returns over a full U.S. market cycle. During shorter-
term periods, the Fund may underperform when U.S. equity markets generate strong gains,
perform in line or modestly outperform when markets are flat, and should outperform
when markets decline.
During the quarter, the average allocation to long positions was 81.86% and the average
allocation to short positions was -22.23%. The fund’s cash allocation was 40.37%.
Information Technology, Health Care, and Consumer Discretionary were the largest
sector weightings. For the reporting period, the only overweight sector was Information
Technology. Financials and Consumer Staples were the largest sector underweightings.
TubeMogul, Inc.; Mobileye N.V.; Blackstone Group L.P.; Medidata Solutions, Inc.; and
Apple, Inc. were among top contributors to performance. Shares of Apple outperformed in
response to developments identified in the Alger Spectra Fund discussion.
Conversely, detracting from overall results on an absolute basis were Lions Gate
Entertainment Corp Class B; Russell 2000 Growth; QUALCOMM Inc.; Endologix, Inc.; and
Wynn Resorts, Ltd. Shares of QUALCOMM underperformed in response to developments
identified in the Alger Spectra Fund discussion.
Short position Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. contributed to performance.
The company develops, manufactures, and markets a broad range of pharmaceutical
products for neurology, dermatology, gastrointestinal disorders, and eye health. It also offers
generic products. We believe Valeant is an example of poor corporate governance, poor
management, and destructive capital allocation. Shares of Valeant underperformed early
in 2017 after the company’s largest shareholder and biggest public proponent said it will
sell its shares. Short selling entails selling borrowed stock with the goal of buying the stock
in the future at a lower price and then returning the security to the lender. As the price
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of Valeant Pharmaceuticals shares declined, the portfolio’s cost of purchasing the stock
declined, thereby supporting the portfolio’s performance.
Short position Caterpillar, however, detracted from performance. Its first-quarter results
were highlighted by healthy aftermarket volumes and impressive margins on sales gain.
The results indicated that end markets are improving and that the company's restructuring
efforts will yield improved profitability as the cycle improves. Indeed, the company raised its
forward guidance beyond that of consensus, underscoring the notion of stronger earnings
power than previously contemplated. As the price of Caterpillar stock increased, the short
position detracted from results.
Alger Emerging Markets Fund
The Alger Emerging Markets Fund returned 7.04% for the fiscal six-month period ended
April 30, 2017, compared to the 9.03% return of its benchmark, the MSCI Emerging
Markets Index.
During the reporting period, the largest sector weightings were Information Technology
and Financials. The largest sector overweight was Materials and the largest underweight
was Telecommunication Services. Stock selection resulted in the Consumer Staples and
Industrials sectors providing the greatest contribution to relative performance while
Financials and Telecommunication Services were among sectors that detracted from results.
Stock selection resulted in Russia, India, Chile, South Korea, Egypt, and the United Arab
Emirates providing the greatest contributions to performance. Countries that detracted
from results included Indonesia, Poland, Taiwan, China, Mexico, and the Philippines.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.; Tencent Holdings Ltd.; Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.;
Reliance Industries Ltd.; and NMC Health PLC. provided the greatest contributions to
performance. Tencent is a Chinese internet company that boasts the largest Chinese online
social ecosystem. It reported fourth-quarter results that were in line with estimates. While
revenues were a bit light versus expectations, up only 44% year over year, earnings increased
37.7% year over year, which was better than expected. Tencent’s Weixin/Wechat services
are approaching 900 million monthly active users. The company’s advertising shift to
performance advertising has continued and mobile payment figures during the quarter were
strong because of the Chinese New Year practice of gift giving, or red envelope exchanges.
Conversely, Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.; Cemex Holdings Philippines, Inc.; Corporacion
Inmobiliaria Vesta S.A.B. de C.V.; Sitronix Technology Corp.; and Petroleo Brasileiro SA
Pfd. were among top detractors from performance. Aurobindo Pharma is an India-based
pharmaceutical company. One of the company’s promoters sold a 1.4% stake early in the
quarter and the company released largely in-line results for the second-quarter of fiscal-year
2017, despite generating lower-than-expected monetization of recent drug launches in the
U.S. In addition, the company received a subpoena as part of a U.S. Department of Justice
antitrust investigation into price collusion and was named in a lawsuit by 20 U.S. states
on price fixing charges related to two drugs that represent less than 5% of Aurobindo’s
consolidated revenues.
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As active, bottom-up, fundamental investors, we will continue to focus on generating
attractive returns for our clients with our disciplined growth equity strategies. I thank you
for putting your trust in Alger
Respectfully submitted,
Daniel C. Chung, CFA
Chief Investment Officer
Fred Alger Management, Inc.
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Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Index performance does not reflect the
deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.
This report and the financial statements contained herein are submitted for the general
information of shareholders of the funds. This report is not authorized for distribution to
prospective investors in a fund unless proceeded or accompanied by an effective prospectus
for the fund. Fund performance returns represent the six-month period return of Class
A shares prior to the deduction of any sales charges and include the reinvestment of any
dividends or distributions.
The performance data quoted represent past performance, which is not an
indication or guarantee of future results.
Standardized performance results can be found on the following pages. The investment
return and principal value of an investment in a fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s
shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current
performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. For performance data
current to the most recent month-end, visit us at www.alger.com or call us at (800) 992-3863.
The views and opinions of the funds’ management in this report are as of the date of the
Shareholders’ Letter and are subject to change at any time subsequent to this date. There
is no guarantee that any of the assumptions that formed the basis for the opinions stated
herein are accurate or that they will materialize. Moreover, the information forming the
basis for such assumptions is from sources believed to be reliable; however, there is no
guarantee that such information is accurate. Any securities mentioned, whether owned in a
fund or otherwise, are considered in the context of the construction of an overall portfolio
of securities and therefore reference to them should not be construed as a recommendation
or offer to purchase or sell any such security. Inclusion of such securities in a fund and
transactions in such securities, if any, may be for a variety of reasons, including, without
limitation, in response to cash flows, inclusion in a benchmark, and risk control. The
reference to a specific security should also be understood in such context and not viewed as
a statement that the security is a significant holding in a fund. Please refer to the Schedule
of Investments for each fund which is included in this report for a complete list of fund
holdings as of April 30, 2017. Securities mentioned in the Shareholders’ Letter, if not found
in the Schedule of Investments, may have been held by the funds during the fiscal period.
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A Word about Risk
Growth stocks tend to be more volatile than other stocks as the price of growth stocks
tends to be higher in relation to their companies’ earnings and may be more sensitive
to market, political and economic developments. Investing in the stock market involves
gains and losses and may not be suitable for all investors. Stocks of small- and mid-sized
companies are subject to greater risk than stocks of larger, more established companies
owing to such factors as limited liquidity, inexperienced management, and limited financial
resources. Investing in foreign securities involves additional risk (including currency risk,
risks related to political, social or economic conditions, and risks associated with foreign
markets, such as increased volatility, limited liquidity, less stringent regulatory and legal
system, and lack of industry and country diversification), and may not be suitable for all
investors. Special risks associated with investments in emerging country issuers include
exposure to currency fluctuations, less liquidity, less developed or less efficient trading
markets, lack of comprehensive company information, political instability and different
auditing and legal standards.
Foreign currencies are subject to risks caused by inflation, interest rates, budget deficits and
low savings rates, political factors and government controls. Some of the countries where a
fund can invest may have restrictions that could limit the access to investment opportunities.
The securities of issuers located in emerging markets can be more volatile and less liquid
than those of issuers in more mature economies. Investing in emerging markets involves
higher levels of risk, including increased information, market, and valuation risks, and may
not be suitable for all investors.
Funds that participate in leveraging are subject to the risk that the cost of borrowing
money to leverage will exceed the returns for securities purchased or that the securities
purchased may actually go down in value; thus, the fund’s net asset value can decrease more
quickly than if the fund had not borrowed. The Alger Spectra Fund and the Alger Dynamic
Opportunities Fund may engage in short sales, which presents additional risk. To engage in
a short sale, a fund arranges with a broker to borrow the security being sold short. In order
to close out its short position, a fund will replace the security by purchasing the security at
the price prevailing at the time of replacement. The fund will incur a loss if the price of the
security sold short has increased since the time of the short sale and may experience a gain
if the price has decreased since the short sale.
The Alger Responsible Green Fund's environmental, social and governance investment
criteria may limit the number of investment opportunities available to the Fund, and as
a result, at times the Fund’s returns may be less than those of funds that are not subject
to such special investment considerations. For a more detailed discussion of the risks
associated with a fund, please see the prospectus.
Before investing, carefully consider a fund’s investment objective, risks, charges,
and expenses.
For a prospectus or a summary prospectus containing this and other information
about The Alger Funds II call us at (800) 992-3863 or visit us at www.alger.com.
Read it carefully before investing.
Fred Alger & Company, Incorporated, Distributor. Member NYSE Euronext,
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SIPC.
NOT FDIC INSURED. NOT BANK GUARANTEED. MAY LOSE VALUE.
Definitions:
• S&P 500 index: An index of large company stocks considered representative
of the U.S. stock market.
• Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) All Country World Index
(ACWI) ex USA is an unmanaged, market capitalization-weighted index de-
signed to provide a broad measure of equity market performance throughout
the world, including both developing and emerging markets, but excluding
the United States.
• MSCI Emerging Markets Index: A free float-adjusted market capitalization
index designed to measure equity market performance in the global emerging
markets.
• Russell 2000 Growth Index: An index of common stocks designed to track
performance of small-capitalization companies with greater than average
growth orientation.
• Russell 3000 Growth Index: An index of common stocks designed to track
performance of companies with greater than average growth orientation in
general.
• Russell 1000 Growth Index: An index of common stocks designed to track
performance of large-capitalization companies with greater than average
growth orientation.
• Russell Midcap Growth Index: An index of common stocks designed to
track performance of medium-capitalization companies with greater than
average growth orientation.
• Russell 2500 Growth Index: An index of common stocks designed to track
performance of small- and medium-capitalization companies with greater
than average growth orientation.
• The Conference Board’s Leading Economic Indicator Index is based on a va-
riety of economic data and is part of the Conference Board’s analytic system
that seeks to signal peaks and troughs in the business cycle.
• The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) is an indicator of the economic
health of the manufacturing sector. The PMI is based on five major indi-
cators: new orders, inventory levels, production, supplier deliveries and the
employment environment.
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| FUND PERFORMANCE AS OF 3/31/17 (Unaudited) | | | |
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS |
| 1 YEAR | | 5 YEARS | | 10 YEARS | |
Alger Spectra Class A | 9.11 | % | 11.70 | % | 9.95 | % |
Alger Spectra Class C* | 13.28 | % | 12.05 | % | 9.74 | % |
Alger Spectra Class I† | 15.09 | % | 12.92 | % | 10.62 | % |
|
| 1 YEAR | | 5 YEARS | | Since 12/29/2010 | |
Alger Spectra Class Z | 15.48 | % | 13.25 | % | 13.12 | % |
* Historical performance prior to September 24, 2008, inception of the class, is that of the Fund's Class A shares, adjusted to
reflect the current maximum sales charge and the higher operating expenses of Class C shares.
† Historical performance prior to September 24, 2008, inception of the class, is that of the Fund's Class A shares, which has
been adjusted to remove the front-end sales charge imposed by Class A shares.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is not an indication or a guarantee of future results.
The Fund’s average annual total returns include changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains.
Alger Responsible Investing Fund Class A shares performance figures prior to January 12, 2007, are those of the
Alger Green Institutional Fund and performance prior to October 19, 2006, represents the performance of the Alger
Socially Responsible Growth Institutional Fund Class I, the predecessor fund to the Alger Green Institutional Fund.
The predecessor fund followed different investment strategies and had a different portfolio manager. As of January
12, 2007, the Alger Green Institutional Fund became the Alger Green Fund. As of December 30, 2016 the Alger
Green Fund became the Alger Responsible Investing Fund.
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FUND PERFORMANCE AS OF 3/31/17 (Unaudited) |
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS |
| 1 | | 5 | | 10 | | SINCE | |
| YEAR | | YEARS | | YEARS | | INCEPTION | |
Alger Responsible Investing Class A (Inception 12/4/00) | 7.51 | % | 9.07 | % | 5.26 | % | 2.14 | % |
Alger Responsible Investing Class C (Inception 9/24/08)* | 11.64 | % | 9.35 | % | n/a | | 7.45 | % |
Alger Responsible Investing Class I (Inception 9/24/08)† | 13.46 | % | 10.28 | % | n/a | | 8.28 | % |
Alger Responsible Investing Class Z (Inception 10/14/16) | n/a | | n/a | | n/a | | 11.94 | % |
Alger Mid Cap Focus Class A (Inception 3/30/07) | 0.25 | % | 6.78 | % | 4.94 | % | 4.94 | % |
Alger Mid Cap Focus Class C (Inception 9/24/08)* | 4.03 | % | 7.27 | % | 4.78 | % | 4.78 | % |
Alger Mid Cap Focus Class I (Inception 9/24/08)† | 5.80 | % | 7.94 | % | 5.49 | % | 5.49 | % |
Alger Mid Cap Focus Class Z (Inception 10/14/16) | n/a | | n/a | | n/a | | 8.80 | % |
Alger Dynamic Opportunities Class A (Inception 11/2/09) | 2.02 | % | 4.58 | % | n/a | | 4.75 | % |
Alger Dynamic Opportunities Class C (Inception | | | | | | | | |
12/29/10)‡ | 5.77 | % | 4.92 | % | n/a | | 4.71 | % |
Alger Dynamic Opportunities Class Z (Inception 12/29/10) | 7.97 | % | 6.00 | % | n/a | | 5.29 | % |
Alger Emerging Markets Class A (Inception 12/29/10) | 9.31 | % | 1.13 | % | n/a | | (1.35 | )% |
Alger Emerging Markets Class C (Inception 12/29/10) | 13.68 | % | 1.44 | % | n/a | | (1.32 | )% |
Alger Emerging Markets Class I (Inception 12/29/10) | 15.38 | % | 2.20 | % | n/a | | (0.60 | )% |
Alger Emerging Markets Class Y (Inception 5/9/16) | n/a | | n/a | | n/a | | 19.65 | % |
Alger Emerging Markets Class Y-2 (Inception 5/9/16) | n/a | | n/a | | n/a | | 19.65 | % |
Alger Emerging Markets Class Z (Inception 2/28/14) | 15.76 | % | n/a | | n/a | | 1.15 | % |
* Since inception performance is calculated since the inception of the Class A shares. Historical performance prior to September
24, 2008, inception of the class, is that of the Fund's Class A shares, reduced to reflect the current maximum sales charge
and the higher operating expenses of Class C shares.
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† Since inception performance is calculated since the inception of the Class A shares. Historical performance prior to September
24, 2008, inception of the class, is that of the Fund's Class A shares, which has been adjusted to remove the front-end sales
charge imposed by Class A shares.
‡ Since inception performance is calculated since the inception of the Class A shares. Historical performance prior to December
29, 2010, inception of the class, is that of the Fund's Class A shares, reduced to reflect the current maximum sales charge
and the higher operating expenses of Class C shares.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is not an indication or a guarantee of future results.
The Fund’s average annual total returns include changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains.
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ALGER SPECTRA FUND
Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2017 (Unaudited)
The chart above illustrates the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in the Alger Spectra Fund
Class A shares, with an initial 5.25% maximum sales charge, and the Russell 3000 Growth Index (an unmanaged
index of common stocks) for the ten years ended April 30, 2017. The figures for the Alger Spectra Fund Class A and
the Russell 3000 Growth Index include reinvestment of dividends. Performance for the Alger Spectra Fund Class
C, Class I and Class Z shares will vary from the results shown above due to the operating expenses and the current
maximum sales charge of each share class. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Index performance does
not reflect deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.
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ALGER SPECTRA FUND
Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2017 (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | | | | | | | |
PERFORMANCE COMPARISON AS OF 4/30/17 |
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS |
| | | | | | | Since | |
| 1 YEAR | | 5 YEARS | | 10 YEARS | | 12/31/1974 | |
Class A (Inception 7/28/69) | 13.21 | % | 12.39 | % | 9.80 | % | 15.62 | % |
Class C (Inception 9/24/08)* | 17.62 | % | 12.75 | % | 9.59 | % | 14.91 | % |
Class I (Inception 9/24/08)† | 19.52 | % | 13.62 | % | 10.47 | % | 15.78 | % |
Russell 3000 Growth Index | 19.83 | % | 13.79 | % | 8.80 | % | n/a | |
|
|
| | | | | | | Since | |
| 1 YEAR | | 5 YEARS | | 10 YEARS | | 12/29/2010 | |
Class Z (Inception 12/29/10) | 19.87 | % | 13.96 | % | n/a | | 13.37 | % |
Russell 3000 Growth Index | 19.83 | % | 13.79 | % | n/a | | 13.42 | % |
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is not an indication or a guarantee of future results. The Fund’s average
annual total returns include changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Class A returns reflect the maximum
initial sales charge and Class C returns reflect the applicable contingent deferred sales charge. Class A, C, and I historical performance
is calculated from December 31, 1974, the first full calendar year that Fred Alger Management, Inc. was the Fund's investment advisor.
The Fund operated as a closed-end fund from August 23, 1978 to February 12, 1996, during which time the calculation of total return
assumes dividends were reinvested at market value. Had dividends not been reinvested, performance would have been lower. The chart
and table above do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would have paid on Fund distributions or on the redemption of
Fund shares. Investment return and principal will fluctuate and the Fund’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their
original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance quoted. For updated performance, visit us at www.alger.
com or call us at (800) 992-3863.
* Since inception performance is calculated since the inception of the Class A shares. Historical performance prior to September
24, 2008, inception of the class, is that of the Fund's Class A shares, reduced to reflect the current maximum sales charge
and the higher operating expenses of Class C shares.
† Since inception performance is calculated since the inception of the Class A shares. Historical performance prior to September
24, 2008, inception of the class, is that of the Fund's Class A shares, which has been adjusted to remove the front-end sales
charge imposed by Class A shares.
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ALGER RESPONSIBLE INVESTING FUND
Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2017 (Unaudited)
The chart above illustrates the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in the Alger Responsible
Investing Fund Class A shares, with an initial 5.25% maximum sales charge, and the Russell 1000 Growth Index
(an unmanaged index of common stocks) for the ten years ended April 30, 2017. Prior to December 30, 2016, the
Fund followed different investment strategies under the name “Alger Green Fund” and was managed by a different
portfolio manager. Accordingly, performance prior to that date does not reflect the Fund’s current investment
strategies and investment personnel. Prior to December 30, 2016, the Fund compared its performance to the Russell
3000 Growth Index. From December 30 forward, the Fund will compare its performance to the Russell 1000
Growth Index to better reflect its investment strategies. The figures for the Alger Responsible Investing Fund Class
A and the Russell 1000 Growth Index include reinvestment of dividends. Performance for the Alger Responsible
Investing Fund Class C, Class I and Class Z shares will vary from the results shown above due to the operating
expenses and the current maximum sales charge of each share class. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.
Index performance does not reflect deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.
D
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ALGER RESPONSIBLE INVESTING FUND
Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2017 (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | | | | | | | |
PERFORMANCE COMPARISON AS OF 4/30/17 |
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS |
| | | | | | | Since | |
| 1 YEAR | | 5 YEARS | | 10 YEARS | | 12/4/2000 | |
Class A (Inception 12/4/00) | 12.10 | % | 9.71 | % | 5.15 | % | 2.29 | % |
Russell 1000 Growth Index | 19.50 | % | 13.87 | % | 8.88 | % | 4.81 | % |
|
|
|
PERFORMANCE COMPARISON AS OF 4/30/17 |
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS |
| | | | | | | Since | |
| 1 YEAR | | 5 YEARS | | 10 YEARS | | 12/4/2000 | |
Class C (Inception 9/24/08)* | 16.26 | % | 10.04 | % | n/a | | 7.67 | % |
Class I (Inception 9/24/08)† | 18.18 | % | 10.90 | % | n/a | | 8.50 | % |
Russell 1000 Growth Index | 19.50 | % | 13.87 | % | n/a | | 12.28 | % |
|
|
| | | | | | | Since | |
| 1 YEAR | | 5 YEARS | | 10 YEARS | | 10/14/2016 | |
Class Z (Inception 10/14/16) | n/a | | n/a | | n/a | | 14.77 | % |
Russell 1000 Growth Index | n/a | | n/a | | n/a | | 14.56 | % |
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is not an indication or a guarantee of future results. The Fund’s average
annual total returns include changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Class A returns reflect the maximum
initial sales charge and Class C returns reflect the applicable contingent deferred sales charge. Performance figures prior to January 12,
2007, are those of the Alger Green Institutional Fund and performance prior to October 19, 2006, represents the performance of the
Alger Socially Responsible Growth Institutional Fund Class I, the predecessor fund to the Alger Green Institutional Fund. The pre-
decessor fund followed different investment strategies and had a different portfolio manager. As of January 12, 2007, the Alger Green
Institutional Fund became the Alger Green Fund. The chart and table above do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder
would have paid on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal will fluctuate and the
Fund’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than the
performance quoted. For updated performance, visit us at www.alger.com or call us at (800) 992-3863.
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ALGER MID CAP FOCUS FUND
Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2017 (Unaudited)
The chart above illustrates the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in the Alger Mid Cap
Focus Fund Class A shares, with an initial 5.25% maximum sales charge, and the Russell Midcap Growth Index (an
unmanaged index of common stocks) from March 30, 2007, the inception date of the Alger Mid Cap Focus Fund
Class A, through April 30, 2017. Prior to December 30, 2015, the Fund followed different investment strategies
under the name “Alger Analyst Fund” and was managed by a different portfolio manager. Accordingly, performance
prior to that date does not reflect the Fund’s current investment strategies and investment personnel. The figures for
the Alger Mid Cap Focus Fund Class A and the Russell Midcap Growth Index include reinvestment of dividends.
Performance for the Alger Mid Cap Focus Fund Class C, Class I and Class Z shares will vary from the results shown
above due to the operating expenses and the current maximum sales charge of each share class. Investors cannot
invest directly in any index. Index performance does not reflect deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.
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ALGER MID CAP FOCUS FUND
Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2017 (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | | | | | | | |
PERFORMANCE COMPARISON AS OF 4/30/17 |
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS |
| | | | | | | Since | |
| 1 YEAR | | 5 YEARS | | 10 YEARS | | 3/30/2007 | |
Class A (Inception 3/30/07) | 1.39 | % | 7.18 | % | 4.44 | % | 5.02 | % |
Class C (Inception 9/24/08)* | 5.22 | % | 7.65 | % | 4.29 | % | 4.86 | % |
Class I (Inception 9/24/08)† | 7.00 | % | 8.34 | % | 5.00 | % | 5.57 | % |
Russell Midcap Growth Index | 15.83 | % | 12.28 | % | 7.83 | % | 8.22 | % |
|
|
| | | | | | | Since | |
| 1 YEAR | | 5 YEARS | | 10 YEARS | | 10/14/2016 | |
Class Z (Inception 10/14/16) | n/a | | n/a | | n/a | | 10.13 | % |
Russell Midcap Growth Index | n/a | | n/a | | n/a | | 12.32 | % |
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is not an indication or a guarantee of future results. The Fund’s average
annual total returns include changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Class A returns reflect the maximum
initial sales charge and Class C returns reflect the applicable contingent deferred sales charge. The chart and table above do not reflect the
deduction of taxes that a shareholder would have paid on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return
and principal will fluctuate and the Fund’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance
may be higher or lower than the performance quoted. For updated performance, visit us at www.alger.com or call us at (800) 992-3863.
* Since inception performance is calculated since the inception of the Class A shares. Historical performance prior to September
24, 2008, inception of the class, is that of the Fund's Class A shares, reduced to reflect the current maximum sales charge
and the higher operating expenses of Class C shares.
† Since inception performance is calculated since the inception of the Class A shares. Historical performance prior to September
24, 2008, inception of the class, is that of the Fund's Class A shares, which has been adjusted to remove the front-end sales
charge imposed by Class A shares.
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ALGER DYNAMIC OPPORTUNITIES FUND
Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2017 (Unaudited)
The chart above illustrates the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in Alger Dynamic
Opportunities Fund Class A shares, with an initial 5.25% maximum sales charge, and the S&P 500 Index and
the HFRI Equity Hedge (Total) Index (an unmanaged indices of common stocks) from November 2, 2009, the
inception date of the Alger Dynamic Opportunities Fund Class A, through April 30, 2017. Effective March 1, 2017,
Weatherbie Capital, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alger Associates, Inc., the parent company of Fred Alger
Management, Inc., began providing investment management for a portion of the assets of the Alger Dynamic
Opportunities Fund. The figures for the Alger Dynamic Opportunities Fund Class A and the S&P 500 Index and
the HFRI Equity Hedge (Total) Index include reinvestment of dividends. Performance for the Alger Dynamic
Opportunities Fund Class C and Class Z shares will vary from the results shown above due to the operating expenses
and the current maximum sales charge of each share class. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Index
performance does not reflect deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.
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ALGER DYNAMIC OPPORTUNITIES FUND
Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2017 (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | | | | | | |
PERFORMANCE COMPARISON AS OF 4/30/17 |
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS |
| | | | | | Since | |
| 1 YEAR | | 5 YEARS | | 10 YEARS | 11/2/2009 | |
Class A (Inception 11/2/09) | 4.16 | % | 4.76 | % | n/a | 4.85 | % |
Class C (Inception 12/29/10)* | 8.00 | % | 5.11 | % | n/a | 4.81 | % |
S&P 500 Index | 17.92 | % | 13.68 | % | n/a | 14.06 | % |
HFRI Equity Hedge (Total) Index | 11.20 | % | 5.22 | % | n/a | 4.93 | % |
|
\ | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Since | |
| 1 YEAR | | 5 YEARS | | 10 YEARS | 12/29/2010 | |
Class Z (Inception 12/29/10) | 10.25 | % | 6.21 | % | n/a | 5.41 | % |
S&P 500 Index | 17.92 | % | 13.68 | % | n/a | 12.97 | % |
HFRI Equity Hedge (Total) Index | 11.20 | % | 5.22 | % | n/a | n/a | |
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is not an indication or a guarantee of future results. The Fund’s average
annual total returns include changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Class A returns reflect the maximum
initial sales charge and Class C returns reflect the applicable contingent deferred sales charge. The chart and table above do not reflect the
deduction of taxes that a shareholder would have paid on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return
and principal will fluctuate and the Fund’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance
may be higher or lower than the performance quoted. For updated performance, visit us at www.alger.com or call us at (800) 992-3863.
* Since inception performance is calculated since the inception of the Class A shares. Historical performance prior to
December 29, 2010, inception of the class, is that of the Fund's Class A shares, reduced to reflect the current maximum
sales charge and the higher operating expenses of Class C shares.
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ALGER EMERGING MARKETS FUND
Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2017 (Unaudited)
The chart above illustrates the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in Alger Emerging
Markets Fund Class A shares, with an initial 5.25% maximum sales charge, and the MSCI Emerging Markets Index
(an unmanaged index of common stocks) from December 29, 2010, the inception date of the Alger Emerging
Markets Fund Class A, through April 30, 2017. The figures for the Alger Emerging Markets Fund Class A and the
MSCI Emerging Markets Index include reinvestment of dividends. Performance for the Alger Emerging Markets
Fund Class C, Class I, Class Y, Class Y-2 and Class Z shares will vary from the results shown above due to differences
in expense and sales charges those classes bear. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Index performance
does not reflect deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.
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ALGER EMERGING MARKETS FUND
Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2017 (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | | | | | | |
PERFORMANCE COMPARISON AS OF 4/30/17 |
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS |
| | | | | | Since | |
| 1 YEAR | | 5 YEARS | | 10 YEARS | 12/29/2010 | |
Class A (Inception 12/29/10) | 11.33 | % | 1.81 | % | n/a | (0.98 | )% |
Class C (Inception 12/29/10) | 15.60 | % | 2.17 | % | n/a | (0.96 | )% |
Class I (Inception 12/29/10) | 17.50 | % | 2.93 | % | n/a | (0.23 | )% |
MSCI Emerging Markets Index | 19.58 | % | 1.85 | % | n/a | 0.38 | % |
|
|
| 1 YEAR | | 5 YEARS | | 10 YEARS | Since 5/9/2016 | |
Class Y (Inception 5/9/16) | n/a | | n/a | | n/a | 22.42 | % |
Class Y-2 (Inception 5/9/16) | n/a | | n/a | | n/a | 22.42 | % |
MSCI Emerging Markets Index | n/a | | n/a | | n/a | 25.37 | % |
|
|
| | | | | | Since | |
| 1 YEAR | | 5 YEARS | | 10 YEARS | 2/28/2014 | |
Class Z (Inception 2/28/14) | 17.71 | % | n/a | | n/a | 1.85 | % |
MSCI Emerging Markets Index | 19.58 | % | n/a | | n/a | 3.16 | % |
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is not an indication or a guarantee of future results. The Fund’s average
annual total returns include changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Class A returns reflect the maximum
initial sales charge and Class C returns reflect the applicable contingent deferred sales charge. The chart and table above do not reflect the
deduction of taxes that a shareholder would have paid on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return
and principal will fluctuate and the Fund’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance
may be higher or lower than the performance quoted. For updated performance, visit us at www.alger.com or call us at (800) 992-3863.
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PORTFOLIO SUMMARY†
April 30, 2017 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Alger Responsible | | | Alger Mid Cap Focus | | | Alger Dynamic | |
SECTORS | | Alger Spectra Fund* | | | Investing Fund | | | Fund | | | Opportunities Fund* | |
Consumer Discretionary | | 21.0 | % | | 19.6 | % | | 9.1 | % | | 10.5 | % |
Consumer Staples | | 3.7 | | | 3.6 | | | 3.0 | | | 0.5 | |
Energy | | 1.9 | | | 0.7 | | | 2.2 | | | 1.0 | |
Financials | | 5.1 | | | 2.9 | | | 8.4 | | | 6.2 | |
Health Care | | 14.7 | | | 13.1 | | | 17.2 | | | 12.6 | |
Industrials | | 6.1 | | | 14.5 | | | 18.6 | | | 6.1 | |
Information Technology | | 42.3 | | | 39.4 | | | 20.6 | | | 23.9 | |
Market Indices | | 0.0 | | | 0.0 | | | 0.0 | | | (1.8 | ) |
Materials | | 1.0 | | | 0.6 | | | 6.6 | | | 0.5 | |
Real Estate | | 1.8 | | | 1.0 | | | 2.8 | | | 2.2 | |
Telecommunication Services | 1.3 | | | 0.0 | | | 0.0 | | | 0.0 | |
Utilities | | 0.0 | | | 0.0 | | | 0.0 | | | (0.2 | ) |
Short-Term Investments and | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Other Assets | | 1.1 | | | 4.6 | | | 11.5 | | | 38.5 | |
| | 100.0 | % | | 100.0 | % | | 100.0 | % | | 100.0 | % |
| | | |
| | Alger Emerging Markets | |
COUNTRY | | Fund | |
Bermuda | | 0.5 | % |
Brazil | | 8.1 | |
Chile | | 0.5 | |
China | | 22.8 | |
Colombia | | 0.7 | |
Hong Kong | | 4.2 | |
India | | 10.5 | |
Indonesia | | 2.6 | |
Luxembourg | | 1.5 | |
Malaysia | | 1.7 | |
Mexico | | 2.4 | |
Netherlands | | 2.5 | |
Peru | | 0.7 | |
Philippines | | 1.5 | |
Russia | | 1.1 | |
South Africa | | 5.6 | |
South Korea | | 14.0 | |
Switzerland | | 1.2 | |
Taiwan | | 10.4 | |
Thailand | | 1.6 | |
Turkey | | 1.1 | |
United Kingdom | | 1.3 | |
United States | | 0.1 | |
Cash and Net Other Assets | | 3.4 | |
| | 100.0 | % |
* Includes short sales as a reduction of sector exposure.
† Based on net assets for each Fund
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THE ALGER FUNDS | II ALGER SPECTRA FUND
Schedule of Investments April 30, 2017 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS—97.8% | | SHARES | | | | VALUE |
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE—0.3% | | | | | | |
General Dynamics Corp. | | 83,471 | $ 16,175,845 |
ALTERNATIVE CARRIERS—0.6% | | | | | | |
Level 3 Communications, Inc.* | | 489,866 | | | 29,764,258 |
APPAREL ACCESSORIES & LUXURY GOODS—0.6% | | | | | | |
Kate Spade & Co.* | | 302,358 | | | | 5,261,029 |
PVH Corp. | | 284,759 | | | | 28,769,202 |
| | | | | 34,030,231 |
APPAREL RETAIL—0.3% | | | | | | |
The TJX Cos., Inc. | | 186,155 | | | 14,639,229 |
APPLICATION SOFTWARE—4.0% | | | | | | |
Adobe Systems, Inc.* | | 431,994 | | | | 57,774,877 |
Autodesk, Inc.* | | 659,375 | | | | 59,389,906 |
salesforce.com, Inc.* | | 1,104,380 | | | | 95,109,206 |
| | | | | 212,273,989 |
ASSET MANAGEMENT & CUSTODY BANKS—0.2% | | | | | | |
WisdomTree Investments, Inc. | | 1,179,915 | | | | 9,852,290 |
AUTO PARTS & EQUIPMENT—0.9% | | | | | | |
Delphi Automotive PLC. | | 567,699 | | | 45,643,000 |
AUTOMOTIVE RETAIL—0.0% | | | | | | |
Carvana Co.* | | 226,822 | | | | 2,517,724 |
BIOTECHNOLOGY—4.9% | | | | | | |
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | 462,682 | | | | 15,883,873 |
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | 138,225 | | | | 17,662,390 |
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.* | | 285,403 | | | | 27,353,023 |
Celgene Corp.* | | 867,292 | | | 107,587,573 |
Incyte Corp.* | | 337,288 | | | | 41,918,153 |
TESARO, Inc.* | | 69,190 | | | | 10,211,752 |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*+ | | 341,686 | | | | 40,421,454 |
| | | | | 261,038,218 |
BREWERS—0.8% | | | | | | |
Molson Coors Brewing Co., Cl. B | | 458,685 | | | 43,983,305 |
BROADCASTING—2.4% | | | | | | |
CBS Corp., Cl. B | | 1,890,274 | | | 125,816,637 |
BUILDING PRODUCTS—0.2% | | | | | | |
Johnson Controls International PLC. | | 283,886 | | | | 11,801,141 |
CABLE & SATELLITE—3.1% | | | | | | |
Charter Communications, Inc., Cl. A* | | 97,832 | | | | 33,767,693 |
Comcast Corporation, Cl. A | | 3,386,132 | | | 132,702,513 |
| | | | | 166,470,206 |
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS—0.3% | | | | | | |
Vulcan Materials Co. | | 138,941 | | | 16,795,188 |
CONSUMER FINANCE—0.2% | | | | | | |
LendingClub Corp.* | | 1,948,814 | | | | 11,400,562 |
DATA PROCESSING & OUTSOURCED SERVICES—3.9% | | | | | | |
Visa, Inc., Cl. A+ | | 2,263,097 | | | 206,439,708 |
DIVERSIFIED BANKS—0.5% | | | | | | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | 332,276 | | | 28,908,012 |
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THE ALGER FUNDS | II ALGER SPECTRA FUND
Schedule of Investments April 30, 2017 (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.) | | SHARES | | | | VALUE |
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & EQUIPMENT—0.4% | | | | | | |
Rockwell Automation, Inc. | | 146,614 | $ 23,069,713 |
FINANCIAL EXCHANGES & DATA—1.7% | | | | | | |
IntercontinentalExchange Group, Inc. | | 1,068,802 | | | | 64,341,880 |
S&P Global, Inc. | | 205,552 | | | | 27,583,023 |
| | | | | 91,924,903 |
FOOD DISTRIBUTORS—0.6% | | | | | | |
Performance Food Group Co.* | | 1,211,835 | | | 30,174,692 |
FOOTWEAR—0.3% | | | | | | |
NIKE, Inc., Cl. B | | 336,563 | | | 18,648,956 |
HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT—2.6% | | | | | | |
Boston Scientific Corp.* | | 538,496 | | | | 14,205,524 |
Danaher Corp. | | 458,602 | | | | 38,215,305 |
DexCom, Inc.* | | 321,083 | | | | 25,031,631 |
Edwards Lifesciences Corp.* | | 219,538 | | | | 24,076,732 |
Medtronic PLC. | | 465,521 | | | | 38,680,140 |
| | | | | 140,209,332 |
HEALTH CARE SERVICES—0.4% | | | | | | |
Envision Healthcare Corp.* | | 373,626 | | | 20,934,265 |
HOME ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE—0.9% | | | | | | |
Electronic Arts, Inc.* | | 492,172 | | | 46,667,749 |
HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL—1.7% | | | | | | |
The Home Depot, Inc. | | 565,409 | | | 88,260,345 |
HOTELS RESORTS & CRUISE LINES—0.8% | | | | | | |
Marriott International, Inc., Cl. A | | 195,380 | | | | 18,447,780 |
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.* | | 490,139 | | | | 26,433,196 |
| | | | | 44,880,976 |
HOUSEWARES & SPECIALTIES—0.8% | | | | | | |
Newell Brands, Inc. | | 868,600 | | | 41,466,964 |
HYPERMARKETS & SUPER CENTERS—0.4% | | | | | | |
Costco Wholesale Corp. | | 134,112 | | | 23,807,562 |
INDUSTRIAL CONGLOMERATES—3.2% | | | | | | |
Honeywell International, Inc.+ | | 1,297,411 | | | 170,142,479 |
INDUSTRIAL GASES—0.7% | | | | | | |
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. | | 281,973 | | | 39,617,207 |
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY—0.5% | | | | | | |
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. | | 191,138 | | | 26,023,439 |
INTERNET RETAIL—7.0% | | | | | | |
Amazon.com, Inc.*+ | | 369,533 | | | 341,814,330 |
NetFlix, Inc.* | | 211,109 | | | | 32,130,790 |
| | | | | 373,945,120 |
INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES—13.3% | | | | | | |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.#* | | 695,499 | | | | 80,330,135 |
Alphabet, Inc., Cl. C*+ | | 343,266 | | | 310,985,265 |
Facebook, Inc., Cl. A*+ | | 1,768,492 | | | 265,715,923 |
Match Group, Inc.* | | 579,732 | | | | 10,800,407 |
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. A*,@ | | 348,292 | | | | 2,117,615 |
Yahoo! Inc.* | | 826,181 | | | | 39,830,186 |
| | | | | 709,779,531 |
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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2017 (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.) | | SHARES | | | | VALUE |
INVESTMENT BANKING & BROKERAGE—0.8% | | | | | | |
Morgan Stanley | | 1,015,533 | $ 44,043,666 |
IT CONSULTING & OTHER SERVICES—0.7% | | | | | | |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Cl. A* | | 582,503 | | | 35,084,156 |
LEISURE FACILITIES—0.5% | | | | | | |
Vail Resorts, Inc. | | 145,743 | | | 28,807,561 |
LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES—0.5% | | | | | | |
Illumina, Inc.* | | 146,890 | | | 27,154,085 |
MANAGED HEALTH CARE—4.7% | | | | | | |
Aetna, Inc. | | 506,934 | | | | 68,471,576 |
Cigna Corp. | | 196,171 | | | | 30,675,259 |
Humana, Inc. | | 129,332 | | | | 28,709,117 |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | 718,335 | | | 125,622,425 |
| | | | | 253,478,377 |
MOVIES & ENTERTAINMENT—2.0% | | | | | | |
The Walt Disney Co. | | 660,642 | | | | 76,370,215 |
Time Warner, Inc. | | 316,909 | | | | 31,459,557 |
| | | | | 107,829,772 |
OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES—0.5% | | | | | | |
Halliburton Company | | 545,085 | | | 25,008,500 |
OIL & GAS EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION—1.4% | | | | | | |
Anadarko Petroleum Corp. | | 926,097 | | | | 52,806,051 |
Encana Corp. | | 471,220 | | | | 5,042,054 |
Pioneer Natural Resources Co. | | 112,202 | | | | 19,409,824 |
| | | | | 77,257,929 |
OTHER DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES—0.9% | | | | | | |
Bank of America Corp. | | 2,096,445 | | | 48,931,026 |
PACKAGED FOODS & MEATS—0.1% | | | | | | |
Pinnacle Foods, Inc. | | 128,985 | | | | 7,500,478 |
PHARMACEUTICALS—1.2% | | | | | | |
Allergan PLC. | | 163,675 | | | | 39,913,786 |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | | 424,222 | | | | 23,777,643 |
| | | | | 63,691,429 |
RAILROADS—0.8% | | | | | | |
Union Pacific Corp. | | 365,316 | | | 40,900,779 |
RESTAURANTS—1.1% | | | | | | |
McDonald's Corp. | | 187,507 | | | | 26,237,854 |
Starbucks Corp.+ | | 568,562 | | | | 34,147,834 |
| | | | | 60,385,688 |
SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT—0.5% | | | | | | |
Applied Materials, Inc. | | 662,241 | | | 26,893,607 |
SEMICONDUCTORS—5.4% | | | | | | |
Broadcom Ltd. | | 532,074 | | | 117,487,260 |
Cavium Networks, Inc.* | | 310,289 | | | | 21,363,398 |
Microchip Technology, Inc. | | 959,460 | | | | 72,515,987 |
Micron Technology, Inc.* | | 1,683,380 | | | | 46,579,124 |
Microsemi Corp.* | | 458,952 | | | | 21,543,207 |
NVIDIA Corp. | | 78,205 | | | | 8,156,781 |
| | | | | 287,645,757 |
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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2017 (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | | | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.) | | SHARES | | | | | VALUE |
SOFT DRINKS—0.6% | | | | | | | |
PepsiCo, Inc.+ | | 291,712 | $ 33,045,135 |
SYSTEMS SOFTWARE—7.1% | | | | | | | |
Choicestream, Inc.*,@,(a) | | 178,292 | | | | | – |
Microsoft Corp.+ | | 4,501,357 | | | 308,162,900 |
Red Hat, Inc.* | | 264,470 | | | | | 23,294,517 |
ServiceNow, Inc.* | | 521,820 | | | | | 49,301,554 |
| | | | | 380,758,971 |
TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE STORAGE & PERIPHERALS—7.6% | | | | | | | |
Apple, Inc.+ | | 2,416,478 | | | 347,127,065 |
Western Digital Corp. | | 684,375 | | | | | 60,957,281 |
| | | | | 408,084,346 |
TOBACCO—1.2% | | | | | | | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | | 568,684 | | | 63,032,935 |
TRADING COMPANIES & DISTRIBUTORS—1.0% | | | | | | | |
HD Supply Holdings, Inc.* | | 935,358 | | | | | 37,694,927 |
United Rentals, Inc.* | | 121,184 | | | | | 13,289,038 |
| | | | | 50,983,965 |
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES—0.7% | | | | | | | |
T-Mobile US, Inc.* | | 530,610 | | | 35,694,135 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | | | | | |
(Cost $4,123,325,649) | | | | | 5,233,315,073 |
PREFERRED STOCKS—0.6% | | SHARES | | | | | VALUE |
BIOTECHNOLOGY—0.2% | | | | | | | |
Prosetta Biosciences, Inc., Series D*,@,(a) | | 2,912,012 | | | | | 9,842,601 |
INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES—0.2% | | | | | | | |
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. B*,@ | | 1,420,438 | | | | | 8,636,263 |
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. D*,@ | | 185,062 | | | | | 1,125,177 |
| | | | | | | 9,761,440 |
PHARMACEUTICALS—0.2% | | | | | | | |
Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc., Series DD*,@ | | 171,099 | | | | | 9,721,845 |
SYSTEMS SOFTWARE—–% | | | | | | | |
Choicestream, Inc., Cl. A*,@,(a) | | 1,537,428 | | | | | – |
Choicestream, Inc., Cl. B*,@,(a) | | 3,765,639 | | | | | – |
| | | | | | | – |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS | | | | | | | |
(Cost $32,736,484) | | | | | | | 29,325,886 |
WARRANTS—0.0% | | SHARES | | | | | VALUE |
SYSTEMS SOFTWARE—0.0% | | | | | | | |
Choicestream, Inc., 6/22/26@,(a) | | 838,287 | | | | | – |
(Cost $837,448) | | | | | | | – |
MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP—1.0% | | SHARES | | | | | VALUE |
ASSET MANAGEMENT & CUSTODY BANKS—1.0% | | | | | | | |
The Blackstone Group LP. | | 1,743,031 | | | 53,755,076 |
(Cost $50,964,213) | | | | | | | 53,755,076 |
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST—1.8% | | SHARES | | | | | VALUE |
SPECIALIZED—1.8% | | | | | | | |
Crown Castle International Corp. | | 500,238 | | | | | 47,322,515 |
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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2017 (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | | | | | | | |
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST—(CONT.) | | SHARES | | | | | VALUE | |
SPECIALIZED—(CONT.) | | | | | | | | |
Equinix, Inc. | | 98,354 | | | $ | | 41,082,466 | |
Lamar Advertising Co., Cl. A | | 144,834 | | | | | 10,438,186 | |
| | | | | 98,843,167 | |
TOTAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $89,544,206) | | | | | | | 98,843,167 | |
| | PRINCIPAL | | | | | | |
CORPORATE BONDS—0.0% | | AMOUNT | | | | | VALUE | |
SYSTEMS SOFTWARE—0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Choicestream, Inc., 11.00%, 8/05/18*@,(a) | | 838,287 | | | | | – | |
(Cost $836) | | | | | | | – | |
SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLE—0.1% | | SHARES | | | | | VALUE | |
CONSUMER FINANCE—0.1% | | | | | | | | |
JS Kred SPV I, LLC.@ | | 2,715,111 | | | | | 3,083,823 | |
(Cost $2,715,111) | | | | | | | 3,083,823 | |
Total Investments | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $4,300,123,947)(b) | | 101.3 | % | | 5,418,323,025 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets | | (1.3 | )% | | | | (69,646,813 | ) |
NET ASSETS | | 100.0 | % | $ | 5,348,676,212 | |
# American Depositary Receipts.
(a) Deemed an affiliate of the Alger fund complex during the year for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment
Company Act of 1940. See Affiliated Securities in Notes to Financial Statements.
(b) At April 30, 2017, the net unrealized appreciation on investments, based on cost for federal income tax purposes
of $4,380,057,421, amounted to $1,038,265,604 which consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation of
$1,145,618,314 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation of $107,352,710.
* Non-income producing security.
@ Restricted security - Investment in security not registered under the Securities Act of 1933. The investment is deemed
to not be liquid and may be sold only to qualified buyers.
| | | | | | | | | |
| | | | % of net assets | | | | % of net assets | |
| Acquisition | | | (Acquisition | | | Market | as of | |
Security | Date(s) | | Cost | Date) | | | Value | 4/30/2017 | |
Choicestream, Inc. | 03/14/14 | $ | 51,705 | 0.00 | % | $ | 0 | 0.00 | % |
Choicestream, Inc., 11.00%, | | | | | | | | | |
8/05/18 | 08/04/16 | | 836 | 0.00 | % | | 0 | 0.00 | % |
Choicestream, Inc., 6/22/26 | 08/04/16 | | 837,448 | 0.02 | % | | 0 | 0.00 | % |
Choicestream, Inc., Cl. A | 12/17/13 | | 1,229,452 | 0.03 | % | | 0 | 0.00 | % |
Choicestream, Inc., Cl. B | 07/10/14 | | 2,259,383 | 0.05 | % | | 0 | 0.00 | % |
Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc., Series | | | | | | | | | |
DD | 03/27/14 | | 5,541,897 | 0.14 | % | | 9,721,845 | 0.18 | % |
JS Kred SPV I, LLC. | 06/26/15 | | 2,715,111 | 0.05 | % | | 3,083,823 | 0.06 | % |
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. A | 10/07/14 | | 2,266,336 | 0.05 | % | | 2,117,615 | 0.04 | % |
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. B | 10/07/14 | | 9,379,767 | 0.22 | % | | 8,636,263 | 0.16 | % |
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. D | 10/14/14 | | 1,221,931 | 0.03 | % | | 1,125,177 | 0.02 | % |
Prosetta Biosciences, Inc., Series D | 02/06/15 | | 13,104,054 | 0.28 | % | | 9,842,601 | 0.19 | % |
Total | | | | | | $ | 34,527,324 | 0.65 | % |
| | | | | | | | | |
+ All or a portion of this security is held as collateral for securities sold short.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments- Securities Sold Short April 30, 2017 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS—-2.4% | | SHARES | | | | | VALUE | |
APPLICATION SOFTWARE—0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Globant SA* | | (24,679 | ) | $ | (935,087 | ) |
ASSET MANAGEMENT & CUSTODY BANKS—-0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Janus Capital Group, Inc. | | (741,670 | ) | | | | (10,131,212 | ) |
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. | | (108,522 | ) | | | | (7,693,125 | ) |
| | | | | | | (17,824,337 | ) |
AUTO PARTS & EQUIPMENT—-0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Gentex Corp. | | (475,453 | ) | | | | (9,818,104 | ) |
CASINOS & GAMING—-0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Wynn Resorts Ltd. | | (116,146 | ) | | | | (14,287,120 | ) |
DATA PROCESSING & OUTSOURCED SERVICES—-0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. | | (157,902 | ) | | | | (13,293,769 | ) |
INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES—-0.6% | | | | | | | | |
GrubHub, Inc.* | | (645,200 | ) | | | | (27,730,696 | ) |
Shutterstock, Inc.* | | (70,972 | ) | | | | (3,068,120 | ) |
| | | | | | | (30,798,816 | ) |
SYSTEMS SOFTWARE—-0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Symantec Corp. | | (855,880 | ) | | | | (27,071,484 | ) |
TRADING COMPANIES & DISTRIBUTORS—-0.3% | | | | | | | | |
WW Grainger, Inc. | | (71,978 | ) | | | | (13,870,161 | ) |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | | | | | | |
(Proceeds $119,596,420) | | | | $ | (127,898,878 | ) |
Total (Proceeds $119,596,420) | | | | $ | (127,898,878 | ) |
* Non-income producing security.
.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2017 (Unaudited)
| | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS—94.4% | | SHARES | | | VALUE |
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE—2.3% | | | | | |
Hexcel Corp. | | 13,572 | $ | 702,351 |
Lockheed Martin Corp. | | 2,115 | | | 569,887 |
| | | | | 1,272,238 |
AIR FREIGHT & LOGISTICS—0.5% | | | | | |
United Parcel Service, Inc., Cl. B | | 2,503 | | | 268,972 |
APPAREL ACCESSORIES & LUXURY GOODS—1.2% | | | | | |
PVH Corp. | | 6,412 | | | 647,804 |
APPLICATION SOFTWARE—4.1% | | | | | |
Autodesk, Inc.* | | 6,125 | | | 551,679 |
salesforce.com, Inc.* | | 10,186 | | | 877,218 |
SAP SE# | | 8,701 | | | 871,666 |
| | | | | 2,300,563 |
AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURERS—1.7% | | | | | |
Tesla, Inc.* | | 3,085 | | | 968,906 |
BIOTECHNOLOGY—4.2% | | | | | |
Biogen, Inc.* | | 2,190 | | | 593,950 |
Bioverativ, Inc.* | | 1,095 | | | 64,397 |
Celgene Corp.* | | 5,574 | | | 691,455 |
Incyte Corp.* | | 3,158 | | | 392,476 |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | 4,952 | | | 585,821 |
| | | | | 2,328,099 |
BUILDING PRODUCTS—2.3% | | | | | |
Allegion PLC. | | 8,562 | | | 673,316 |
Johnson Controls International PLC. | | 14,899 | | | 619,351 |
| | | | | 1,292,667 |
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT—1.4% | | | | | |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | | 23,036 | | | 784,837 |
CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING—0.5% | | | | | |
AECOM* | | 8,997 | | | 307,787 |
DATA PROCESSING & OUTSOURCED SERVICES—2.6% | | | | | |
Visa, Inc., Cl. A | | 16,088 | | | 1,467,547 |
DIVERSIFIED BANKS—1.0% | | | | | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | 6,240 | | | 542,880 |
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & EQUIPMENT—0.5% | | | | | |
Rockwell Automation, Inc. | | 1,850 | | | 291,098 |
ENVIRONMENTAL & FACILITIES SERVICES—2.0% | | | | | |
Covanta Holding Corp. | | 27,828 | | | 404,897 |
Tetra Tech, Inc. | | 15,765 | | | 692,872 |
| | | | | 1,097,769 |
FOOD DISTRIBUTORS—0.6% | | | | | |
Performance Food Group Co.* | | 13,821 | | | 344,143 |
FOOTWEAR—1.4% | | | | | |
NIKE, Inc., Cl. B | | 13,876 | | | 768,869 |
HEALTH CARE FACILITIES—0.6% | | | | | |
HCA Holdings, Inc.* | | 3,887 | | | 327,324 |
HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY—0.5% | | | | | |
Agilent Technologies, Inc. | | 4,963 | | | 273,213 |
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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2017 (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.) | | SHARES | | | VALUE |
HOME ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE—1.2% | | | | | |
Electronic Arts, Inc.* | | 6,791 | $ | 643,923 |
HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL—2.4% | | | | | |
The Home Depot, Inc. | | 8,554 | | | 1,335,279 |
HOTELS RESORTS & CRUISE LINES—1.2% | | | | | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | | 6,087 | | | 648,874 |
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS—1.6% | | | | | |
The Procter & Gamble Co. | | 9,973 | | | 870,942 |
HOUSEWARES & SPECIALTIES—1.2% | | | | | |
Newell Brands, Inc. | | 13,735 | | | 655,709 |
INDUSTRIAL CONGLOMERATES—5.2% | | | | | |
3M Co. | | 2,765 | | | 541,470 |
General Electric Co. | | 21,179 | | | 613,979 |
Honeywell International, Inc. | | 13,395 | | | 1,756,621 |
| | | | | 2,912,070 |
INDUSTRIAL GASES—0.6% | | | | | |
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. | | 2,200 | | | 309,100 |
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY—1.2% | | | | | |
Woodward Governor Co. | | 4,802 | | | 324,951 |
Xylem, Inc. | | 6,701 | | | 344,499 |
| | | | | 669,450 |
INTERNET RETAIL—6.2% | | | | | |
Amazon.com, Inc.* | | 3,708 | | | 3,429,863 |
INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES—14.5% | | | | | |
Alphabet, Inc., Cl. A* | | 1,867 | | | 1,726,079 |
Alphabet, Inc., Cl. C* | | 2,726 | | | 2,469,647 |
eBay, Inc.* | | 12,767 | | | 426,545 |
Facebook, Inc., Cl. A* | | 22,796 | | | 3,425,099 |
| | | | | 8,047,370 |
INVESTMENT BANKING & BROKERAGE—1.9% | | | | | |
Morgan Stanley | | 20,569 | | | 892,077 |
TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. | | 4,014 | | | 153,616 |
| | | | | 1,045,693 |
LEISURE FACILITIES—0.7% | | | | | |
Vail Resorts, Inc. | | 2,123 | | | 419,632 |
MANAGED HEALTH CARE—2.4% | | | | | |
Aetna, Inc. | | 6,850 | | | 925,230 |
Humana, Inc. | | 1,935 | | | 429,531 |
| | | | | 1,354,761 |
MOVIES & ENTERTAINMENT—2.6% | | | | | |
The Walt Disney Co. | | 12,468 | | | 1,441,301 |
OIL & GAS EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION—0.7% | | | | | |
Encana Corp. | | 35,254 | | | 377,218 |
PHARMACEUTICALS—5.4% | | | | | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | | 16,842 | | | 943,994 |
Johnson & Johnson | | 11,268 | | | 1,391,260 |
Merck & Co., Inc. | | 10,525 | | | 656,023 |
| | | | | 2,991,277 |
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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2017 (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | | | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.) | | SHARES | | | | | VALUE |
RESTAURANTS—1.0% | | | | | | | |
Starbucks Corp. | | 9,038 | | $ | | 542,822 |
SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT—0.7% | | | | | | | |
Lam Research Corp. | | 2,609 | | | | | 377,914 |
SEMICONDUCTORS—2.5% | | | | | | | |
Broadcom Ltd. | | 4,078 | | | | | 900,463 |
Intel Corp. | | 14,075 | | | | | 508,812 |
| | | | | | | 1,409,275 |
SOFT DRINKS—1.4% | | | | | | | |
PepsiCo, Inc. | | 6,661 | | | | | 754,558 |
SYSTEMS SOFTWARE—5.1% | | | | | | | |
Choicestream, Inc.*,@,(a) | | 3,619 | | | | | – |
Microsoft Corp. | | 41,555 | | | | | 2,844,855 |
| | | | | | | 2,844,855 |
TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE STORAGE & PERIPHERALS—7.3% | | | | | | | |
Apple, Inc. | | 28,427 | | | | | 4,083,539 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | | | | | |
(Cost $31,303,898) | | | | | | | 52,450,141 |
PREFERRED STOCKS—0.0% | | SHARES | | | | | VALUE |
SYSTEMS SOFTWARE—0.0% | | | | | | | |
Choicestream, Inc., Cl. A*,@,(a) | | 31,215 | | | | | – |
Choicestream, Inc., Cl. B*,@,(a) | | 69,819 | | | | | – |
| | | | | | | – |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS | | | | | | | |
(Cost $66,853) | | | | | | | – |
WARRANTS—0.0% | | SHARES | | | | | VALUE |
SYSTEMS SOFTWARE—0.0% | | | | | | | |
Choicestream, Inc., 6/22/26@,(a) | | 10,518 | | | | | – |
(Cost $10,508) | | | | | | | – |
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST—1.0% | | SHARES | | | | | VALUE |
SPECIALIZED—1.0% | | | | | | | |
Equinix, Inc. | | 1,361 | | | | | 568,490 |
(Cost $530,823) | | | | | | | 568,490 |
| | PRINCIPAL | | | | | |
CORPORATE BONDS—0.0% | | AMOUNT | | | | | VALUE |
SYSTEMS SOFTWARE—0.0% | | | | | | | |
Choicestream, Inc., 11.00%, 8/05/18*@,(a) | | 10,518 | | | | | – |
(Cost $11) | | | | | | | – |
Total Investments | | | | | | | |
(Cost $31,912,093)(b) | | 95.4 | % | | | | 53,018,631 |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities | | 4.6 | % | | | | 2,555,199 |
NET ASSETS | | 100.0 | % | $ | | 55,573,830 |
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# American Depositary Receipts.
(a) Deemed an affiliate of the Alger fund complex during the year for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment
Company Act of 1940. See Affiliated Securities in Notes to Financial Statements.
(b) At April 30, 2017, the net unrealized appreciation on investments, based on cost for federal income tax purposes
of $31,923,304, amounted to $21,095,327 which consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation of
$21,480,892 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation of $385,565.
* Non-income producing security.
@ Restricted security - Investment in security not registered under the Securities Act of 1933. The investment is deemed
to not be liquid and may be sold only to qualified buyers.
| | | | | | | | | |
| | | | % of net assets | | | | % of net assets | |
| Acquisition | | | (Acquisition | | | Market | as of | |
Security | Date(s) | | Cost | Date) | | | Value | 4/30/2017 | |
Choicestream, Inc. | | $ | 1,049 | 0.00 | % | $ | 0 | 0.00 | % |
Choicestream, Inc., 11.00%, | | | | | | | | | |
8/05/18 | | | 11 | 0.00 | % | | 0 | 0.00 | % |
Choicestream, Inc., 6/22/26 | | | 10,508 | 0.00 | % | | 0 | 0.00 | % |
Choicestream, Inc., Cl. A | | | 24,962 | 0.00 | % | | 0 | 0.00 | % |
Choicestream, Inc., Cl. B | | | 41,891 | 0.00 | % | | 0 | 0.00 | % |
Total | | | | | | $ | 0 | 0.00 | % |
| | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS—82.1% | | SHARES | | | VALUE |
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE—1.6% | | | | | |
Hexcel Corp. | | 2,765 | $ | 143,089 |
APPAREL ACCESSORIES & LUXURY GOODS—2.1% | | | | | |
PVH Corp. | | 1,844 | | | 186,299 |
APPLICATION SOFTWARE—1.3% | | | | | |
Autodesk, Inc.* | | 1,343 | | | 120,964 |
AUTO PARTS & EQUIPMENT—1.1% | | | | | |
Delphi Automotive PLC. | | 1,237 | | | 99,455 |
BIOTECHNOLOGY—2.4% | | | | | |
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | 1,691 | | | 216,076 |
BUILDING PRODUCTS—1.3% | | | | | |
Johnson Controls International PLC. | | 2,827 | | | 117,518 |
CONSTRUCTION & FARM MACHINERY & HEAVY | | | | | |
TRUCKS—3.7% | | | | | |
Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. | | 6,372 | | | 246,469 |
Wabtec Corp. | | 1,008 | | | 84,561 |
| | | | | 331,030 |
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS—1.5% | | | | | |
Vulcan Materials Co. | | 1,078 | | | 130,309 |
DATA PROCESSING & OUTSOURCED SERVICES—2.8% | | | | | |
Euronet Worldwide, Inc.* | | 1,454 | | | 120,130 |
WNS Holdings Ltd.#* | | 4,017 | | | 128,624 |
| | | | | 248,754 |
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & EQUIPMENT—2.9% | | | | | |
AMETEK, Inc. | | 2,559 | | | 146,375 |
Rockwell Automation, Inc. | | 719 | | | 113,134 |
| | | | | 259,509 |
FINANCIAL EXCHANGES & DATA—4.8% | | | | | |
IntercontinentalExchange Group, Inc. | | 3,235 | | | 194,747 |
MarketAxess Holdings, Inc. | | 1,251 | | | 240,842 |
| | | | | 435,589 |
FOOD DISTRIBUTORS—3.0% | | | | | |
Performance Food Group Co.* | | 10,914 | | | 271,759 |
GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES—2.0% | | | | | |
Dollar Tree, Inc.* | | 2,171 | | | 179,694 |
HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT—4.3% | | | | | |
ABIOMED, Inc.* | | 1,036 | | | 135,011 |
DexCom, Inc.* | | 1,487 | | | 115,927 |
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.* | | 163 | | | 136,247 |
| | | | | 387,185 |
HEALTH CARE FACILITIES—3.5% | | | | | |
VCA Antech, Inc.* | | 3,419 | | | 313,078 |
HEALTH CARE SERVICES—1.9% | | | | | |
Envision Healthcare Corp.* | | 3,005 | | | 168,370 |
HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY—3.8% | | | | | |
Medidata Solutions, Inc.* | | 5,254 | | | 343,769 |
HOME ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE—2.4% | | | | | |
Electronic Arts, Inc.* | | 2,241 | | | 212,492 |
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| | | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.) | | SHARES | | | | VALUE |
HOUSEWARES & SPECIALTIES—2.4% | | | | | | |
Newell Brands, Inc. | | 4,541 | $ | | 216,787 |
HUMAN RESOURCE & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES—1.4% | | | | | | |
WageWorks, Inc.* | | 1,716 | | | | 126,641 |
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY—2.0% | | | | | | |
Fortive Corp. | | 1,477 | | | | 93,435 |
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. | | 633 | | | | 86,183 |
| | | | | | 179,618 |
IT CONSULTING & OTHER SERVICES—1.0% | | | | | | |
InterXion Holding NV* | | 2,185 | | | | 91,027 |
METAL & GLASS CONTAINERS—2.1% | | | | | | |
Ball Corp. | | 2,501 | | | | 192,302 |
OIL & GAS EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION—2.2% | | | | | | |
Encana Corp. | | 11,360 | | | | 121,552 |
Pioneer Natural Resources Co. | | 446 | | | | 77,153 |
| | | | | | 198,705 |
PHARMACEUTICALS—1.3% | | | | | | |
Zoetis, Inc. | | 2,143 | | | | 120,244 |
RESEARCH & CONSULTING SERVICES—1.7% | | | | | | |
Verisk Analytics, Inc., Cl. A* | | 1,885 | | | | 156,097 |
SEMICONDUCTORS—8.9% | | | | | | |
Broadcom Ltd. | | 693 | | | | 153,021 |
Cavium Networks, Inc.* | | 3,400 | | | | 234,090 |
Microsemi Corp.* | | 3,341 | | | | 156,827 |
NVIDIA Corp. | | 1,174 | | | | 122,448 |
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. | | 1,335 | | | | 133,153 |
| | | | | | 799,539 |
SPECIALIZED CONSUMER SERVICES—1.5% | | | | | | |
Sotheby's* | | 2,853 | | | | 135,118 |
SPECIALTY CHEMICALS—3.0% | | | | | | |
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.* | | 4,957 | | | | 155,501 |
WR Grace & Co. | | 1,585 | | | | 110,506 |
| | | | | | 266,007 |
SYSTEMS SOFTWARE—1.9% | | | | | | |
ServiceNow, Inc.* | | 1,764 | | | | 166,663 |
TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE STORAGE & PERIPHERALS—2.3% | | | | | | |
Western Digital Corp. | | 2,360 | | | | 210,205 |
TRADING COMPANIES & DISTRIBUTORS—4.0% | | | | | | |
Fastenal Co. | | 1,744 | | | | 77,922 |
HD Supply Holdings, Inc.* | | 6,927 | | | | 279,158 |
| | | | | | 357,080 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | | | | |
(Cost $6,536,931) | | | | | | 7,380,972 |
MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP—1.6% | | SHARES | | | | VALUE |
ASSET MANAGEMENT & CUSTODY BANKS—1.6% | | | | | | |
The Blackstone Group LP. | | 4,751 | | | | 146,521 |
(Cost $148,259) | | | | | | 146,521 |
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| | | | | | |
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST—4.8% | | SHARES | | | | VALUE |
MORTGAGE—2.0% | | | | | | |
Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc., Cl. A | | 5,893 | | $ | | 181,976 |
SPECIALIZED—2.8% | | | | | | |
Crown Castle International Corp. | | 2,653 | | | | 250,974 |
TOTAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST | | | | | | |
(Cost $391,594) | | | | | | 432,950 |
Total Investments | | | | | | |
(Cost $7,076,784)(a) | | 88.5 | % | | | 7,960,443 |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities | | 11.5 | % | | | 1,029,837 |
NET ASSETS | | 100.0 | % | $ | | 8,990,280 |
# American Depositary Receipts.
(a) At April 30, 2017, the net unrealized appreciation on investments, based on cost for federal income tax purposes
of $7,097,078, amounted to $863,365 which consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation of $993,781
and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation of $130,416.
* Non-income producing security.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2017 (Unaudited)
| | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS—82.1% | | SHARES | | | VALUE |
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE—3.5% | | | | | |
General Dynamics Corp. | | 1,121 | $ | 217,239 |
HEICO Corp. | | 6,285 | | | 446,675 |
TransDigm Group, Inc. | | 8,618 | | | 2,126,319 |
| | | | | 2,790,233 |
AIR FREIGHT & LOGISTICS—1.1% | | | | | |
XPO Logistics, Inc.* | | 17,183 | | | 848,668 |
APPAREL ACCESSORIES & LUXURY GOODS—1.1% | | | | | |
Canada Goose Holdings, Inc.* | | 25,646 | | | 431,622 |
Kate Spade & Co.* | | 23,404 | | | 407,230 |
| | | | | 838,852 |
APPAREL RETAIL—0.6% | | | | | |
Francesca's Holdings Corp.* | | 29,430 | | | 464,405 |
APPLICATION SOFTWARE—9.4% | | | | | |
Blackbaud, Inc.+ | | 7,449 | | | 598,974 |
Ebix, Inc. | | 19,693 | | | 1,215,058 |
Everbridge, Inc.* | | 47,140 | | | 1,094,119 |
Globant SA* | | 4,069 | | | 154,174 |
HubSpot, Inc.* | | 5,084 | | | 340,882 |
Mobileye NV* | | 8,355 | | | 517,342 |
Paylocity Holding Corp.* | | 32,106 | | | 1,266,261 |
RealPage, Inc.* | | 1,362 | | | 50,462 |
salesforce.com, Inc.*+ | | 5,765 | | | 496,482 |
Ultimate Software Group, Inc.* | | 8,638 | | | 1,750,664 |
| | | | | 7,484,418 |
ASSET MANAGEMENT & CUSTODY BANKS—3.5% | | | | | |
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.+ | | 8,949 | | | 1,481,865 |
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. | | 4,792 | | | 509,869 |
WisdomTree Investments, Inc.+ | | 97,062 | | | 810,467 |
| | | | | 2,802,201 |
BIOTECHNOLOGY—8.7% | | | | | |
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | 24,098 | | | 827,284 |
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*+ | | 4,855 | | | 620,372 |
Biogen, Inc.* | | 1,345 | | | 364,777 |
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.* | | 4,842 | | | 464,057 |
Bioverativ, Inc.* | | 1,362 | | | 80,099 |
Celgene Corp.* | | 2,251 | | | 279,237 |
Clovis Oncology, Inc.* | | 3,405 | | | 197,115 |
Gilead Sciences, Inc.+ | | 7,796 | | | 534,416 |
Incyte Corp.*+ | | 6,366 | | | 791,167 |
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.* | | 1,870 | | | 99,858 |
Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | 29,210 | | | 1,168,108 |
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.* | | 13,703 | | | 556,342 |
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.* | | 2,777 | | | 100,694 |
TESARO, Inc.* | | 1,350 | | | 199,247 |
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Inc.* | | 9,296 | | | 598,569 |
| | | | | 6,881,342 |
BREWERS—0.3% | | | | | |
Craft Brew Alliance, Inc.* | | 18,402 | | | 250,267 |
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| | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.) | | SHARES | | | VALUE |
BROADCASTING—1.1% | | | | | |
CBS Corp., Cl. B+ | | 7,097 | $ | 472,376 |
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. | | 5,704 | | | 393,576 |
| | | | | 865,952 |
CABLE & SATELLITE—1.8% | | | | | |
Comcast Corporation, Cl. A+ | | 37,079 | | | 1,453,126 |
CONSUMER ELECTRONICS—0.4% | | | | | |
GoPro, Inc.* | | 38,156 | | | 314,787 |
CONSUMER FINANCE—0.8% | | | | | |
LendingClub Corp.*+ | | 105,317 | | | 616,104 |
DATA PROCESSING & OUTSOURCED SERVICES—1.7% | | | | | |
Visa, Inc., Cl. A+ | | 10,238 | | | 933,910 |
WNS Holdings Ltd.#* | | 13,822 | | | 442,581 |
| | | | | 1,376,491 |
DISTRIBUTORS—0.4% | | | | | |
LKQ Corp.* | | 9,057 | | | 282,941 |
EDUCATION SERVICES—0.3% | | | | | |
Chegg, Inc.* | | 19,828 | | | 178,650 |
Nord Anglia Education, Inc.* | | 2,128 | | | 68,522 |
| | | | | 247,172 |
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & EQUIPMENT—0.5% | | | | | |
Rockwell Automation, Inc.+ | | 2,331 | | | 366,783 |
ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS—0.3% | | | | | |
Universal Display Corp. | | 2,814 | | | 251,431 |
ELECTRONIC MANUFACTURING SERVICES—0.7% | | | | | |
IPG Photonics Corp.* | | 2,549 | | | 321,990 |
Trimble, Inc.*+ | | 6,560 | | | 232,421 |
| | | | | 554,411 |
ENVIRONMENTAL & FACILITIES SERVICES—2.0% | | | | | |
Waste Connections, Inc. | | 16,820 | | | 1,547,776 |
FINANCIAL EXCHANGES & DATA—0.8% | | | | | |
MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.+ | | 3,108 | | | 598,352 |
GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES—0.3% | | | | | |
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.* | | 5,807 | | | 222,408 |
HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT—3.7% | | | | | |
Abaxis, Inc. | | 3,833 | | | 172,600 |
ABIOMED, Inc.* | | 2,323 | | | 302,733 |
Cantel Medical Corp.+ | | 6,511 | | | 484,484 |
DexCom, Inc.*+ | | 6,429 | | | 501,205 |
Edwards Lifesciences Corp.*+ | | 2,533 | | | 277,794 |
Insulet Corp.* | | 28,352 | | | 1,230,760 |
| | | | | 2,969,576 |
HEALTH CARE FACILITIES—0.7% | | | | | |
US Physical Therapy, Inc. | | 8,583 | | | 563,045 |
HEALTH CARE SERVICES—0.5% | | | | | |
Diplomat Pharmacy, Inc.* | | 26,829 | | | 418,532 |
HEALTH CARE SUPPLIES—0.3% | | | | | |
Neogen Corp.* | | 3,550 | | | 221,272 |
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| | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.) | | SHARES | | | VALUE |
HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY—1.7% | | | | | |
Cotiviti Holdings, Inc.* | | 11,901 | $ | 497,343 |
Medidata Solutions, Inc.*+ | | 13,282 | | | 869,041 |
| | | | | 1,366,384 |
HOME ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE—0.5% | | | | | |
Electronic Arts, Inc.*+ | | 4,263 | | | 404,218 |
HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL—0.4% | | | | | |
The Home Depot, Inc. | | 2,009 | | | 313,605 |
HUMAN RESOURCE & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES—0.5% | | | | | |
WageWorks, Inc.* | | 5,607 | | | 413,797 |
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY—1.6% | | | | | |
Middleby Corp.* | | 9,168 | | | 1,248,040 |
Proto Labs, Inc.* | | 663 | | | 38,454 |
| | | | | 1,286,494 |
INTERNET RETAIL—2.9% | | | | | |
Amazon.com, Inc.*+ | | 1,050 | | | 971,239 |
Wayfair, Inc., Cl. A* | | 28,632 | | | 1,308,769 |
| | | | | 2,280,008 |
INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES—8.7% | | | | | |
2U, Inc.* | | 8,536 | | | 387,534 |
Alphabet, Inc., Cl. C*+ | | 1,275 | | | 1,155,099 |
Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc.* | | 7,347 | | | 288,590 |
eBay, Inc.* | | 8,560 | | | 285,990 |
Facebook, Inc., Cl. A*+ | | 8,896 | | | 1,336,624 |
GTT Communications, Inc.* | | 20,220 | | | 556,050 |
Match Group, Inc.* | | 7,165 | | | 133,484 |
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. A*,@ | | 6,606 | | | 40,165 |
SPS Commerce, Inc.* | | 1,082 | | | 59,791 |
Stamps.com, Inc.* | | 17,068 | | | 1,811,768 |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. | | 6,606 | | | 206,985 |
The Trade Desk, Inc., Cl. A* | | 17,693 | | | 660,834 |
| | | | | 6,922,914 |
INVESTMENT BANKING & BROKERAGE—0.1% | | | | | |
Evercore Partners, Inc., Cl. A | | 1,211 | | | 89,311 |
IT CONSULTING & OTHER SERVICES—0.3% | | | | | |
EPAM Systems, Inc.* | | 3,189 | | | 245,553 |
LEISURE FACILITIES—0.5% | | | | | |
Planet Fitness, Inc., Cl. A | | 18,613 | | | 387,150 |
LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES—0.9% | | | | | |
Bio-Techne Corp.+ | | 6,584 | | | 705,015 |
MANAGED HEALTH CARE—0.5% | | | | | |
Humana, Inc. | | 1,853 | | | 411,329 |
MOVIES & ENTERTAINMENT—0.4% | | | | | |
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., Cl. A | | 5,794 | | | 151,629 |
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., Cl. B* | | 6,268 | | | 149,492 |
| | | | | 301,121 |
OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES—0.3% | | | | | |
Halliburton Company | | 4,337 | | | 198,982 |
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| | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.) | | SHARES | | | VALUE |
OIL & GAS EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION—1.1% | | | | | |
Anadarko Petroleum Corp.+ | | 6,989 | $ | 398,513 |
EOG Resources, Inc. | | 2,800 | | | 259,000 |
Parsley Energy, Inc., Cl. A* | | 6,653 | | | 198,193 |
| | | | | 855,706 |
PACKAGED FOODS & MEATS—0.3% | | | | | |
Hain Celestial Group, Inc.* | | 5,615 | | | 207,699 |
PHARMACEUTICALS—0.2% | | | | | |
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | 3,697 | | | 162,853 |
REAL ESTATE SERVICES—1.8% | | | | | |
FirstService Corp. | | 22,807 | | | 1,416,999 |
REGIONAL BANKS—1.5% | | | | | |
Independent Bank Group, Inc. | | 3,710 | | | 223,156 |
Peapack Gladstone Financial Corp. | | 1,825 | | | 58,510 |
Signature Bank* | | 6,482 | | | 897,433 |
| | | | | 1,179,099 |
REINSURANCE—0.2% | | | | | |
Greenlight Capital Re Ltd.* | | 8,499 | | | 183,153 |
RESEARCH & CONSULTING SERVICES—0.5% | | | | | |
IHS Markit Ltd.* | | 1,673 | | | 72,608 |
The Advisory Board Co.* | | 2,248 | | | 114,873 |
Verisk Analytics, Inc., Cl. A* | | 2,441 | | | 202,139 |
| | | | | 389,620 |
RESTAURANTS—0.9% | | | | | |
Chuy's Holdings, Inc.* | | 7,338 | | | 218,672 |
Shake Shack, Inc., Cl. A*+ | | 7,564 | | | 256,722 |
Wingstop, Inc.+ | | 7,269 | | | 213,927 |
| | | | | 689,321 |
SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT—1.0% | | | | | |
Applied Materials, Inc. | | 9,677 | | | 392,983 |
Lam Research Corp. | | 2,953 | | | 427,742 |
| | | | | 820,725 |
SEMICONDUCTORS—2.9% | | | | | |
Broadcom Ltd.+ | | 2,388 | | | 527,294 |
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.* | | 19,436 | | | 950,032 |
Microsemi Corp.*+ | | 5,843 | | | 274,270 |
NXP Semiconductors NV*+ | | 2,094 | | | 221,441 |
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. | | 2,867 | | | 285,955 |
| | | | | 2,258,992 |
SPECIALTY CHEMICALS—0.6% | | | | | |
Ecolab, Inc. | | 1,563 | | | 201,768 |
Flotek Industries, Inc.*+ | | 20,161 | | | 242,133 |
| | | | | 443,901 |
SYSTEMS SOFTWARE—1.8% | | | | | |
Microsoft Corp.+ | | 15,088 | | | 1,032,924 |
ServiceNow, Inc.*+ | | 4,464 | | | 421,759 |
| | | | | 1,454,683 |
TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE STORAGE & PERIPHERALS—2.4% | | | | | |
Apple, Inc.+ | | 9,679 | | | 1,390,388 |
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| | | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.) | | SHARES | | | | VALUE |
TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE STORAGE & | | | | | | |
PERIPHERALS—(CONT.) | | | | | | |
Stratasys Ltd.* | | 1,268 | $ | | 31,396 |
Western Digital Corp. | | 5,817 | | | | 518,120 |
| | | | | | 1,939,904 |
THRIFTS & MORTGAGE FINANCE—1.1% | | | | | | |
BofI Holding, Inc.* | | 36,892 | | | | 881,350 |
TRADING COMPANIES & DISTRIBUTORS—2.0% | | | | | | |
H&E Equipment Services, Inc. | | 27,175 | | | | 573,936 |
HD Supply Holdings, Inc.*+ | | 15,354 | | | | 618,766 |
SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc.* | | 7,739 | | | | 370,002 |
| | | | | | 1,562,704 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | | | | |
(Cost $59,445,625) | | | | | | 65,003,135 |
PREFERRED STOCKS—0.6% | | SHARES | | | | VALUE |
BIOTECHNOLOGY—0.2% | | | | | | |
Prosetta Biosciences, Inc., Series D*,@,(a) | | 41,418 | | | | 139,993 |
INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES—0.2% | | | | | | |
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. B*,@ | | 26,941 | | | | 163,801 |
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. D*,@ | | 3,510 | | | | 21,341 |
| | | | | | 185,142 |
PHARMACEUTICALS—0.2% | | | | | | |
Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc., Series DD*,@ | | 2,964 | | | | 168,414 |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS | | | | | | |
(Cost $483,464) | | | | | | 493,549 |
RIGHTS—0.4% | | SHARES | | | | VALUE |
BIOTECHNOLOGY—0.4% | | | | | | |
Adolor Corp., CPR, 12/31/2049*,@,(b) | | 49,870 | | | | – |
Tolero Pharmaceuticals, Inc., CDR*@,(a),(i) | | 126,108 | | | | 274,172 |
| | | | | | 274,172 |
TOTAL RIGHTS | | | | | | |
(Cost $67,639) | | | | | | 274,172 |
MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP—0.8% | | SHARES | | | | VALUE |
ASSET MANAGEMENT & CUSTODY BANKS—0.8% | | | | | | |
The Blackstone Group LP.+ | | 19,860 | | | | 612,482 |
(Cost $468,909) | | | | | | 612,482 |
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST—0.8% | | SHARES | | | | VALUE |
INDUSTRIAL—0.1% | | | | | | |
Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. | | 2,449 | | | | 61,078 |
SPECIALIZED—0.7% | | | | | | |
Crown Castle International Corp.+ | | 2,302 | | | | 217,769 |
Lamar Advertising Co., Cl. A+ | | 5,187 | | | | 373,827 |
| | | | | | 591,596 |
TOTAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST | | | | | | |
(Cost $571,910) | | | | | | 652,674 |
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| | | | | | |
PURCHASED OPTIONS—2.6% | | CONTRACTS | | | | VALUE |
PUT OPTIONS—2.6% | | | | | | |
S&P 500 Index/ May/ 2315* | | 9 | | $ | | 4,833 |
Sears Holdings Corp./ January/ 10* | | 990 | | | | 435,600 |
Sears Holdings Corp./ January/ 13* | | 163 | | | | 107,580 |
Sears Holdings Corp./ January/ 20* | | 740 | | | | 958,300 |
Sears Holdings Corp./ January/ 25* | | 45 | | | | 78,750 |
Sears Holdings Corp./ January/ 30* | | 43 | | | | 96,105 |
Sears Holdings Corp./ June/ 27* | | 43 | | | | 81,055 |
Snap, Inc./ January/ 20* | | 46 | | | | 11,960 |
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc./ January/ 10* | | 310 | | | | 86,800 |
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc./ January/ 15* | | 155 | | | | 100,750 |
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc./ January/ 45* | | 29 | | | | 101,645 |
TOTAL PUT OPTIONS | | | | | | |
(Cost $2,286,210) | | | | | | 2,063,378 |
CALL OPTIONS—0.0% | | | | | | |
Kellogg Co./ January/ 85* | | 14 | | | | 70 |
(Cost $1,278) | | | | | | 70 |
TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS | | | | | | |
(Cost $2,287,488) | | | | | | 2,063,448 |
SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLE—0.2% | | SHARES | | | | VALUE |
CONSUMER FINANCE—0.2% | | | | | | |
JS Kred SPV I, LLC.@ | | 159,212 | | | | 180,833 |
(Cost $159,212) | | | | | | 180,833 |
Total Investments | | | | | | |
(Cost $63,484,247)(c) | | 87.5 | % | | | 69,280,293 |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities | | 12.5 | % | | | 9,935,092 |
NET ASSETS | | 100.0 | % | $ | | 79,215,385 |
# American Depositary Receipts.
(a) Deemed an affiliate of the Alger fund complex during the year for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of
1940. See Affiliated Securities in Notes to Financial Statements.
(b) Right - Contingent Payment Right granted December 13, 2011 and may not be sold. Right is deemed to be illiquid and represents
0.0% of the net assets of the Fund.
(c) At April 30, 2017, the net unrealized appreciation on investments, based on cost for federal income tax purposes of $66,027,098,
amounted to $3,253,195 which consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation of $8,644,329 and aggregate gross unrealized
depreciation of $5,391,134.
(i) Contingent deferred rights.
* Non-income producing security.
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@ Restricted security - Investment in security not registered under the Securities Act of 1933. The investment is deemed to not be liquid
and may be sold only to qualified buyers.
| | | | | | | | | |
| | | | % of net assets | | | | % of net assets | |
| Acquisition | | | (Acquisition | | | Market | as of | |
Security | Date(s) | | Cost | Date) | | | Value | 4/30/2017 | |
Adolor Corp., CPR | 10/24/11 | $ | 0 | 0.00 | % | $ | 0 | 0.00 | % |
Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc., Series | | | | | | | | | |
DD | 03/27/14 | | 96,004 | 0.14 | % | | 168,414 | 0.21 | % |
JS Kred SPV I, LLC. | 06/26/15 | | 159,212 | 0.15 | % | | 180,833 | 0.23 | % |
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. A | 10/07/14 | | 42,985 | 0.05 | % | | 40,165 | 0.05 | % |
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. B | 10/07/14 | | 177,903 | 0.22 | % | | 163,801 | 0.20 | % |
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. D | 10/14/14 | | 23,176 | 0.03 | % | | 21,341 | 0.03 | % |
Prosetta Biosciences, Inc., Series D | 02/06/15 | | 186,381 | 0.25 | % | | 139,993 | 0.18 | % |
Tolero Pharmaceuticals, Inc., CDR | 01/11/17 | | 35,063 | 0.05 | % | | 142,130 | 0.18 | % |
Tolero Pharmaceuticals, Inc., CDR | 01/11/17 | | 32,575 | 0.04 | % | | 132,042 | 0.17 | % |
Total | | | | | | $ | 988,719 | 1.25 | % |
| | | | | | | | | |
+ All or a portion of this security is held as collateral for securities sold short.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments- Securities Sold Short April 30, 2017 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS—-25.6% | | SHARES | | | | VALUE | |
AIR FREIGHT & LOGISTICS—-0.1% | | | | | | | |
FedEx Corp. | | (604 | ) | $ | (114,579 | ) |
AIRLINES—-0.1% | | | | | | | |
American Airlines Group, Inc. | | (1,420 | ) | | | (60,520 | ) |
APPAREL ACCESSORIES & LUXURY GOODS—-0.2% | | | | | | | |
Carter's, Inc. | | (1,304 | ) | | | (120,020 | ) |
Under Armour, Inc., Cl. A* | | (2,933 | ) | | | (63,030 | ) |
| | | | | | (183,050 | ) |
APPLICATION SOFTWARE—-0.7% | | | | | | | |
Snap, Inc.* | | (13,123 | ) | | | (295,924 | ) |
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. | | (1,639 | ) | | | (60,217 | ) |
Workday, Inc., Cl. A* | | (2,170 | ) | | | (189,658 | ) |
| | | | | | (545,799 | ) |
ASSET MANAGEMENT & CUSTODY BANKS—-0.2% | | | | | | | |
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | | (1,194 | ) | | | (152,653 | ) |
BIOTECHNOLOGY—-0.5% | | | | | | | |
Agios Pharmaceuticals Inc* | | (3,199 | ) | | | (159,022 | ) |
Alkermes PLC.* | | (1,337 | ) | | | (77,880 | ) |
Genomic Health, Inc.* | | (4,061 | ) | | | (133,444 | ) |
| | | | | | (370,346 | ) |
BROADCASTING—-0.2% | | | | | | | |
AMC Networks, Inc.* | | (2,579 | ) | | | (153,915 | ) |
BUILDING PRODUCTS—-1.5% | | | | | | | |
Lennox International, Inc. | | (936 | ) | | | (154,805 | ) |
NCI Building Systems, Inc.* | | (60,444 | ) | | | (1,057,770 | ) |
| | | | | | (1,212,575 | ) |
CASINOS & GAMING—-0.3% | | | | | | | |
Wynn Resorts Ltd. | | (2,049 | ) | | | (252,047 | ) |
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT—-0.1% | | | | | | | |
F5 Networks, Inc.* | | (725 | ) | | | (93,619 | ) |
CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING—-0.4% | | | | | | | |
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp.* | | (70,025 | ) | | | (318,614 | ) |
CONSTRUCTION & FARM MACHINERY & HEAVY TRUCKS—-2.0% | | | | | | | |
Caterpillar, Inc. | | (15,762 | ) | | | (1,611,822 | ) |
CONSUMER FINANCE—-0.3% | | | | | | | |
Capital One Financial Corp. | | (2,926 | ) | | | (235,192 | ) |
DATA PROCESSING & OUTSOURCED SERVICES—-0.5% | | | | | | | |
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | | (2,287 | ) | | | (238,969 | ) |
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. | | (1,967 | ) | | | (165,602 | ) |
| | | | | | (404,571 | ) |
DEPARTMENT STORES—-0.1% | | | | | | | |
Dillard's, Inc. | | (1,477 | ) | | | (81,782 | ) |
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & EQUIPMENT—-0.1% | | | | | | | |
Acuity Brands, Inc. | | (385 | ) | | | (67,799 | ) |
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| | | | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.) | | SHARES | | | | VALUE | |
GAS UTILITIES—-0.2% | | | | | | | |
National Fuel Gas Co. | | (2,615 | ) | $ | (144,819 | ) |
GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES—-0.5% | | | | | | | |
Target Corp. | | (6,624 | ) | | | (369,950 | ) |
HEALTH CARE DISTRIBUTORS—-0.2% | | | | | | | |
Patterson Cos., Inc. | | (4,295 | ) | | | (191,085 | ) |
HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT—-0.3% | | | | | | | |
Globus Medical, Inc., Cl. A* | | (2,737 | ) | | | (83,013 | ) |
ResMed, Inc. | | (2,193 | ) | | | (149,102 | ) |
| | | | | | (232,115 | ) |
HEALTH CARE FACILITIES—-0.3% | | | | | | | |
Healthsouth Corp. | | (4,608 | ) | | | (216,115 | ) |
HEALTH CARE SERVICES—-0.2% | | | | | | | |
Express Scripts, Inc.* | | (2,043 | ) | | | (125,318 | ) |
HEALTH CARE SUPPLIES—-0.1% | | | | | | | |
The Cooper Cos., Inc. | | (590 | ) | | | (118,195 | ) |
HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY—-0.3% | | | | | | | |
Castlight Health, Inc.* | | (14,800 | ) | | | (56,980 | ) |
Cerner Corp.* | | (2,678 | ) | | | (173,401 | ) |
| | | | | | (230,381 | ) |
HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES—-0.2% | | | | | | | |
Whirlpool Corp. | | (752 | ) | | | (139,631 | ) |
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY—-1.0% | | | | | | | |
Actuant Corp., Cl. A | | (25,494 | ) | | | (695,986 | ) |
Hillenbrand, Inc. | | (2,189 | ) | | | (80,774 | ) |
| | | | | | (776,760 | ) |
INSURANCE BROKERS—-0.4% | | | | | | | |
Aon PLC. | | (2,355 | ) | | | (282,223 | ) |
INTEGRATED OIL & GAS—-0.2% | | | | | | | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | | (960 | ) | | | (78,384 | ) |
Statoil ASA# | | (6,673 | ) | | | (109,637 | ) |
| | | | | | (188,021 | ) |
INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES—-2.3% | | | | | | | |
Box, Inc.* | | (8,620 | ) | | | (148,609 | ) |
Cimpress NV* | | (1,923 | ) | | | (157,840 | ) |
GrubHub, Inc.* | | (6,250 | ) | | | (268,625 | ) |
Nutanix, Inc., Cl. A* | | (26,147 | ) | | | (397,173 | ) |
Shutterstock, Inc.* | | (1,383 | ) | | | (59,787 | ) |
Twitter, Inc.* | | (7,313 | ) | | | (120,518 | ) |
VeriSign, Inc.* | | (1,423 | ) | | | (126,533 | ) |
WebMD Health Corp.* | | (1,168 | ) | | | (63,341 | ) |
Zillow Group, Inc., Cl. A* | | (2,928 | ) | | | (112,699 | ) |
Zillow Group, Inc., Cl. C* | | (8,760 | ) | | | (341,640 | ) |
| | | | | | (1,796,765 | ) |
IT CONSULTING & OTHER SERVICES—-0.3% | | | | | | | |
Accenture PLC., Cl. A | | (2,003 | ) | | | (242,964 | ) |
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| | | | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.) | | SHARES | | | | VALUE | |
LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES—-2.0% | | | | | | | |
Illumina, Inc.* | | (7,574 | ) | $ | (1,400,130 | ) |
Quintiles IMS Holdings, Inc.* | | (1,462 | ) | | | (123,217 | ) |
| | | | | | (1,523,347 | ) |
MARKET INDICES—-1.8% | | | | | | | |
iShares Russell 2000 Growth | | (4,141 | ) | | | (682,064 | ) |
Powershares QQQ Trust Series 1 | | (5,535 | ) | | | (752,705 | ) |
| | | | | | (1,434,769 | ) |
MOTORCYCLE MANUFACTURERS—-0.2% | | | | | | | |
Harley-Davidson, Inc. | | (3,433 | ) | | | (195,029 | ) |
OIL & GAS REFINING & MARKETING—-0.2% | | | | | | | |
Phillips 66 | | (1,986 | ) | | | (158,006 | ) |
PACKAGED FOODS & MEATS—-0.1% | | | | | | | |
Kellogg Co. | | (1,360 | ) | | | (96,560 | ) |
PHARMACEUTICALS—-1.8% | | | | | | | |
Perrigo Co., PLC. | | (1,048 | ) | | | (77,489 | ) |
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.* | | (147,471 | ) | | | (1,364,107 | ) |
| | | | | | (1,441,596 | ) |
PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE—-1.7% | | | | | | | |
HCI Group, Inc. | | (16,165 | ) | | | (770,909 | ) |
Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. | | (20,825 | ) | | | (542,491 | ) |
| | | | | | (1,313,400 | ) |
REGIONAL BANKS—-0.2% | | | | | | | |
Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. | | (1,670 | ) | | | (157,631 | ) |
RESEARCH & CONSULTING SERVICES—-0.2% | | | | | | | |
FTI Consulting, Inc.* | | (3,847 | ) | | | (133,068 | ) |
RESTAURANTS—-0.4% | | | | | | | |
Brinker International, Inc. | | (2,176 | ) | | | (96,157 | ) |
Texas Roadhouse, Inc. | | (2,364 | ) | | | (110,824 | ) |
Zoe's Kitchen, Inc.* | | (10,887 | ) | | | (196,510 | ) |
| | | | | | (403,491 | ) |
SEMICONDUCTORS—-0.4% | | | | | | | |
Analog Devices, Inc. | | (1,427 | ) | | | (108,737 | ) |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.# | | (6,208 | ) | | | (205,299 | ) |
| | | | | | (314,036 | ) |
SPECIALTY CHEMICALS—-0.1% | | | | | | | |
The Valspar Corp. | | (1,055 | ) | | | (118,624 | ) |
SPECIALTY STORES—-0.8% | | | | | | | |
Five Below, Inc.* | | (13,337 | ) | | | (655,113 | ) |
SYSTEMS SOFTWARE—-0.7% | | | | | | | |
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.* | | (1,916 | ) | | | (199,283 | ) |
Oracle Corp. | | (3,190 | ) | | | (143,422 | ) |
Symantec Corp. | | (4,514 | ) | | | (142,778 | ) |
| | | | | | (485,483 | ) |
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| | | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.) | | SHARES | | | VALUE | |
TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE STORAGE & PERIPHERALS—-1.0% | | | | | | |
Electronics For Imaging, Inc.* | | (2,488 | ) | $ | (113,901 | ) |
Pure Storage, Inc.* | | (67,071 | ) | | (711,623 | ) |
| | | | | (825,524 | ) |
TRADING COMPANIES & DISTRIBUTORS—-0.2% | | | | | | |
WW Grainger, Inc. | | (625 | ) | | (120,438 | ) |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | | | | |
(Proceeds $19,628,393) | | | | $ | (20,289,340) | |
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST—-0.4% | | SHARES | | | VALUE | |
HOTEL & RESORT REITS—-0.2% | | | | | | |
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | | (6,449 | ) | | (115,759 | ) |
OFFICE REITS—-0.1% | | | | | | |
Boston Properties, Inc. | | (560 | ) | | (70,896 | ) |
RETAIL REITS—-0.1% | | | | | | |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | | (630 | ) | | (104,114 | ) |
TOTAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST | | | | | | |
(Proceeds $287,690) | | | | $ | (290,769 | ) |
Total (Proceeds $19,916,083) | | | | $ | (20,580,109) | |
* Non-income producing security.
# American Depositary Receipts.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2017 (Unaudited)
| | | | |
COMMON STOCKS—95.5% | | SHARES | | VALUE |
BERMUDA—0.5% | | | | |
OIL & GAS EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION—0.5% | | | | |
Geopark Ltd.* | | 32,345 | $ | 229,649 |
(Cost $208,881) | | | | |
BRAZIL—7.1% | | | | |
DEPARTMENT STORES—0.6% | | | | |
Lojas Renner SA* | | 26,054 | | 242,775 |
DIVERSIFIED BANKS—2.5% | | | | |
Banco Bradesco SA* | | 46,019 | | 484,334 |
Itau Unibanco Holding SA# | | 52,030 | | 639,969 |
| | | | 1,124,303 |
DRUG RETAIL—0.8% | | | | |
Raia Drogasil SA | | 16,739 | | 355,666 |
HOMEBUILDING—0.6% | | | | |
MRV Engenharia e Participacoes SA | | 53,400 | | 268,140 |
OTHER DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES—0.5% | | | | |
BM&FBovespa SA - Bolsa de Valores Mercadorias e Futuros | | 35,700 | | 213,787 |
RAILROADS—0.7% | | | | |
Rumo SA* | | 105,522 | | 290,194 |
REAL ESTATE OPERATING COMPANIES—0.9% | | | | |
BR Malls Participacoes SA | | 92,728 | | 410,411 |
STEEL—0.5% | | | | |
Gerdau SA* | | 68,786 | | 212,353 |
TOTAL BRAZIL | | | | |
(Cost $2,661,173) | | | | 3,117,629 |
CHILE—0.5% | | | | |
SOFT DRINKS—0.5% | | | | |
Embotelladora Andina SA | | 52,799 | | 218,952 |
(Cost $179,814) | | | | |
CHINA—22.8% | | | | |
APPAREL ACCESSORIES & LUXURY GOODS—0.9% | | | | |
Li Ning Co., Ltd.* | | 637,000 | | 418,533 |
CONSTRUCTION & FARM MACHINERY & HEAVY TRUCKS—0.6% | | | | |
Weichai Power Co., Ltd. | | 168,000 | | 272,216 |
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS—1.5% | | | | |
Anhui Conch Cement Co., Ltd. | | 112,500 | | 393,413 |
West China Cement Ltd.* | | 1,874,000 | | 281,717 |
| | | | 675,130 |
DIVERSIFIED BANKS—2.6% | | | | |
China Construction Bank Corp. | | 1,071,700 | | 869,849 |
China Merchants Bank Co., Ltd. | | 101,500 | | 262,984 |
| | | | 1,132,833 |
EDUCATION SERVICES—0.6% | | | | |
New Oriental Education & Technology Group#* | | 3,764 | | 242,929 |
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & EQUIPMENT—0.5% | | | | |
Byd Co., Ltd. | | 40,000 | | 235,702 |
HEALTH CARE FACILITIES—0.6% | | | | |
China Resources Phoenix Healthcare Holdings Co., Ltd.* | | 206,913 | | 265,490 |
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| | | | |
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.) | | SHARES | | VALUE |
CHINA—(CONT.) | | | | |
HOTELS RESORTS & CRUISE LINES—0.6% | | | | |
Ctrip.com International Ltd.#* | | 4,995 | $ | 252,297 |
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY—0.5% | | | | |
Airtac International Group | | 19,000 | | 216,821 |
INTEGRATED OIL & GAS—2.1% | | | | |
China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. | | 643,023 | | 522,162 |
PetroChina Co., Ltd. | | 578,000 | | 406,087 |
| | | | 928,249 |
INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES—9.0% | | | | |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.#* | | 15,074 | | 1,741,047 |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. | | 71,707 | | 2,246,791 |
| | | | 3,987,838 |
LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE—1.9% | | | | |
China Life Insurance Co., Ltd. | | 110,000 | | 334,645 |
Ping An Insurance Group Co., of China Ltd. | | 89,032 | | 500,554 |
| | | | 835,199 |
RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY—0.9% | | | | |
Huaneng Renewables Corp., Ltd. | | 1,096,360 | | 382,704 |
STEEL—0.5% | | | | |
Angang Steel Co., Ltd.* | | 314,000 | | 210,735 |
TOTAL CHINA | | | | |
(Cost $8,222,173) | | | | 10,056,676 |
COLOMBIA—0.7% | | | | |
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS—0.7% | | | | |
Cementos Argos SA | | 77,102 | | 287,757 |
(Cost $284,531) | | | | |
HONG KONG—4.2% | | | | |
CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING—1.1% | | | | |
China State Construction International Holdings Ltd. | | 269,368 | | 488,110 |
LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE—1.0% | | | | |
AIA Group Ltd. | | 67,119 | | 464,554 |
OIL & GAS EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION—0.5% | | | | |
Kunlun Energy Co., Ltd. | | 224,000 | | 202,141 |
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES—1.6% | | | | |
China Mobile Ltd. | | 66,730 | | 710,440 |
TOTAL HONG KONG | | | | |
(Cost $1,813,614) | | | | 1,865,245 |
INDIA—10.5% | | | | |
ALUMINUM—0.8% | | | | |
Hindalco Industries Ltd.* | | 115,811 | | 357,959 |
APPAREL ACCESSORIES & LUXURY GOODS—0.9% | | | | |
Titan Co., Ltd.* | | 52,378 | | 381,937 |
AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURERS—1.1% | | | | |
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.* | | 4,675 | | 473,124 |
CONSTRUCTION & FARM MACHINERY & HEAVY TRUCKS—0.7% | | | | |
Tata Motors Ltd.# | | 8,183 | | 291,888 |
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS—1.3% | | | | |
Shree Cement Ltd.* | | 1,909 | | 565,389 |
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| | | | |
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.) | | SHARES | | VALUE |
INDIA—(CONT.) | | | | |
DIVERSIFIED BANKS—3.1% | | | | |
HDFC Bank Ltd. | | 35,095 | $ | 853,399 |
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. | | 35,874 | | 503,244 |
| | | | 1,356,643 |
OIL & GAS REFINING & MARKETING—1.1% | | | | |
Reliance Industries Ltd.* | | 23,364 | | 506,307 |
PHARMACEUTICALS—0.4% | | | | |
Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. | | 21,189 | | 200,266 |
TOBACCO—1.1% | | | | |
ITC Ltd.* | | 111,787 | | 482,630 |
TOTAL INDIA | | | | |
(Cost $3,512,459) | | | | 4,616,143 |
INDONESIA—2.6% | | | | |
DIVERSIFIED BANKS—1.1% | | | | |
Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk., PT | | 479,569 | | 463,216 |
HEALTH CARE FACILITIES—0.9% | | | | |
Mitra Keluarga Karyasehat Tbk PT | | 2,128,500 | | 405,611 |
INTEGRATED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES—0.6% | | | | |
Telekomunikasi Indonesia Persero Tbk PT | | 813,000 | | 268,198 |
TOTAL INDONESIA | | | | |
(Cost $1,074,644) | | | | 1,137,025 |
LUXEMBOURG—1.5% | | | | |
APPLICATION SOFTWARE—0.9% | | | | |
Globant SA* | | 10,074 | | 381,704 |
PACKAGED FOODS & MEATS—0.6% | | | | |
Adecoagro SA* | | 26,198 | | 290,536 |
TOTAL LUXEMBOURG | | | | |
(Cost $623,925) | | | | 672,240 |
MALAYSIA—1.7% | | | | |
CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING—0.8% | | | | |
IJM Corp., Bhd | | 414,100 | | 333,875 |
DIVERSIFIED BANKS—0.9% | | | | |
Malayan Banking Bhd | | 180,800 | | 398,798 |
TOTAL MALAYSIA | | | | |
(Cost $702,431) | | | | 732,673 |
MEXICO—2.4% | | | | |
AIRPORT SERVICES—0.6% | | | | |
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB de CV# | | 1,375 | | 260,425 |
DIVERSIFIED METALS & MINING—0.6% | | | | |
Grupo Mexico SAB de CV | | 88,600 | | 258,902 |
PACKAGED FOODS & MEATS—0.5% | | | | |
Gruma SAB de CV, Cl. B | | 17,005 | | 226,775 |
REGIONAL BANKS—0.7% | | | | |
Banregio Grupo Financiero SAB de CV | | 55,278 | | 319,184 |
TOTAL MEXICO | | | | |
(Cost $1,008,655) | | | | 1,065,286 |
NETHERLANDS—2.5% | | | | |
FOOD RETAIL—1.5% | | | | |
X5 Retail Group NV*,(a) | | 17,990 | | 634,148 |
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| | | | |
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.) | | SHARES | | VALUE |
NETHERLANDS—(CONT.) | | | | |
INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES—1.0% | | | | |
Yandex NV* | | 16,543 | $ | 450,962 |
TOTAL NETHERLANDS | | | | |
(Cost $711,990) | | | | 1,085,110 |
PERU—0.7% | | | | |
DIVERSIFIED BANKS—0.7% | | | | |
Credicorp Ltd. | | 2,100 | | 322,686 |
(Cost $340,507) | | | | |
PHILIPPINES—1.5% | | | | |
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS—0.5% | | | | |
CEMEX Holdings Philippines, Inc.*(b) | | 1,490,900 | | 218,205 |
DIVERSIFIED BANKS—1.0% | | | | |
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. | | 262,140 | | 441,220 |
TOTAL PHILIPPINES | | | | |
(Cost $756,843) | | | | 659,425 |
RUSSIA—1.1% | | | | |
DIVERSIFIED BANKS—1.1% | | | | |
Sberbank of Russia PJSC# | | 39,040 | | 465,428 |
(Cost $403,663) | | | | |
SOUTH AFRICA—5.6% | | | | |
CABLE & SATELLITE—2.5% | | | | |
Naspers Ltd. | | 5,761 | | 1,095,205 |
DIVERSIFIED BANKS—0.8% | | | | |
Capitec Bank Holdings Ltd.* | | 6,254 | | 357,002 |
DIVERSIFIED CHEMICALS—0.7% | | | | |
Sasol Ltd. | | 9,687 | | 296,787 |
FOOD DISTRIBUTORS—0.5% | | | | |
Bid Corp Ltd. | | 10,800 | | 228,744 |
GOLD—0.5% | | | | |
AngloGold Ashanti Ltd. | | 18,496 | | 211,765 |
PHARMACEUTICALS—0.6% | | | | |
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Ltd. | | 12,585 | | 260,969 |
TOTAL SOUTH AFRICA | | | | |
(Cost $1,998,580) | | | | 2,450,472 |
SOUTH KOREA—14.0% | | | | |
AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURERS—1.0% | | | | |
Hyundai Motor Co. | | 3,376 | | 427,041 |
BIOTECHNOLOGY—1.4% | | | | |
Hugel, Inc.* | | 903 | | 369,761 |
Seegene, Inc.* | | 7,437 | | 232,873 |
| | | | 602,634 |
COMMODITY CHEMICALS—0.8% | | | | |
LG Chem Ltd. | | 1,418 | | 341,112 |
DIVERSIFIED BANKS—1.2% | | | | |
Hana Financial Group, Inc.* | | 15,684 | | 538,736 |
DIVERSIFIED METALS & MINING—0.7% | | | | |
POSCO* | | 1,269 | | 299,628 |
LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE—0.9% | | | | |
Samsung Life Insurance Co., Ltd.* | | 3,943 | | 379,126 |
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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2017 (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | | | |
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.) | | SHARES | | VALUE |
SOUTH KOREA—(CONT.) | | | | |
PERSONAL PRODUCTS—1.5% | | | | |
Cosmax, Inc. | | 2,802 | $ | 349,765 |
LG Household & Health Care Ltd.* | | 423 | | 321,713 |
| | | | 671,478 |
SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT—0.7% | | | | |
Viatron Technologies, Inc. | | 17,584 | | 317,989 |
TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE STORAGE & PERIPHERALS—5.3% | | | | |
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | | 1,194 | | 2,341,051 |
TRUCKING—0.5% | | | | |
CJ Korea Express Corp.* | | 1,626 | | 237,703 |
TOTAL SOUTH KOREA | | | | |
(Cost $5,062,556) | | | | 6,156,498 |
SWITZERLAND—1.2% | | | | |
IT CONSULTING & OTHER SERVICES—1.2% | | | | |
Luxoft Holding, Inc.* | | 8,917 | | 549,733 |
(Cost $376,170) | | | | |
TAIWAN—10.4% | | | | |
COMPUTER HARDWARE—1.0% | | | | |
Quanta Computer, Inc.* | | 207,000 | | 428,096 |
DIVERSIFIED BANKS—1.1% | | | | |
Chinatrust Financial Holding Co., Ltd.* | | 795,000 | | 495,596 |
ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS—1.7% | | | | |
Chunghwa Precision Test Tech Co., Ltd.* | | 6,000 | | 233,035 |
Delta Electronics, Inc.* | | 91,000 | | 511,334 |
| | | | 744,369 |
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTS—0.5% | | | | |
Egis Technology, Inc.* | | 40,000 | | 219,968 |
ENVIRONMENTAL & FACILITIES SERVICES—1.2% | | | | |
Sunny Friend Environmental Technology Co., Ltd. | | 108,000 | | 521,412 |
LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE—1.1% | | | | |
Cathay Financial Holding Co., Ltd.* | | 288,000 | | 460,759 |
RESTAURANTS—0.9% | | | | |
Gourmet Master Co., Ltd. | | 40,650 | | 407,493 |
SEMICONDUCTORS—1.9% | | | | |
Silergy Corp.* | | 27,000 | | 487,402 |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.* | | 57,000 | | 366,556 |
| | | | 853,958 |
TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE STORAGE & PERIPHERALS—1.0% | | | | |
Primax Electronics Ltd. | | 273,000 | | 454,240 |
TOTAL TAIWAN | | | | |
(Cost $4,027,202) | | | | 4,585,891 |
THAILAND—1.6% | | | | |
CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING—0.9% | | | | |
Sino-Thai Engineering & Construction PCL* | | 586,477 | | 411,773 |
OIL & GAS EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION—0.7% | | | | |
PTT Exploration & Production PCL | | 111,585 | | 313,100 |
TOTAL THAILAND | | | | |
(Cost $599,130) | | | | 724,873 |
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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2017 (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.) | | SHARES | | | VALUE |
TURKEY—1.1% | | | | | |
DIVERSIFIED BANKS—0.5% | | | | | |
Akbank TAS* | | 84,044 | | $ | 224,962 |
PACKAGED FOODS & MEATS—0.6% | | | | | |
Ulker Biskuvi Sanayi AS* | | 48,800 | | | 277,212 |
TOTAL TURKEY | | | | | |
(Cost $463,836) | | | | | 502,174 |
UNITED KINGDOM—1.3% | | | | | |
COPPER—0.4% | | | | | |
Antofagasta PLC. | | 16,440 | | | 178,377 |
HEALTH CARE FACILITIES—0.9% | | | | | |
NMC Health PLC. | | 15,980 | | | 411,973 |
TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM | | | | | |
(Cost $358,873) | | | | | 590,350 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | | | |
(Cost $35,391,650) | | | | | 42,091,915 |
PREFERRED STOCKS—1.0% | | SHARES | | | VALUE |
BRAZIL—1.0% | | | | | |
INTEGRATED OIL & GAS—1.0% | | | | | |
Petroleo Brasileiro SA* | | 104,048 | | | 457,891 |
(Cost $467,821) | | | | | |
SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLE—0.1% | | SHARES | | | VALUE |
UNITED STATES—0.1% | | | | | |
CONSUMER FINANCE—0.1% | | | | | |
JS Kred SPV I, LLC.@ | | 43,241 | | | 49,113 |
(Cost $43,241) | | | | | |
Total Investments | | | | | |
(Cost $35,902,712)(c) | | 96.6 | % | | 42,598,919 |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities | | 3.4 | % | | 1,504,696 |
NET ASSETS | | 100.0 | % | $ | 44,103,615 |
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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2017 (Unaudited) (Continued)
# American Depositary Receipts.
(a) Global Depositary Receipts.
(b) Pursuant to Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 144A, these securities may be sold prior to their maturity
only to qualified institutional buyers. These securities are however deemed to be liquid and represent 0.5% of the
net assets of the Portfolio.
(c) At April 30, 2017, the net unrealized appreciation on investments, based on cost for federal income tax purposes
of $36,044,462, amounted to $6,554,457 which consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation of
$7,474,233 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation of $919,776.
* Non-income producing security.
@ Restricted security - Investment in security not registered under the Securities Act of 1933. The investment is deemed
to not be liquid and may be sold only to qualified buyers.
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | % of net assets | | | | % of net assets | |
| | Acquisition | | | (Acquisition | | | Market | as of | |
Security | | Date(s) | | Cost | Date) | | | Value | 4/30/2017 | |
JS Kred SPV I, LLC. | | 06/26/15 | $ | 43,241 | 0.15 | % | $ | 49,113 | 0.11 | % |
| Total | | | | | | $ | 49,113 | 0.11 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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THE ALGER FUNDS II
Statement of Assets and Liabilities April 30, 2017 (Unaudited)
| | | | | |
| | | | Alger Responsible |
| Alger Spectra Fund | | | Investing Fund |
|
ASSETS: | | | | | |
Investments in securities, at value (Identified cost below)* | | | | | |
see accompanying schedules of investments | $ | 5,408,480,424 | | $ | 53,018,631 |
Investments in affiliated securities, at value (Identified cost | | | | | |
below)** see accompanying schedules of investments | | 9,842,601 | | | — |
Cash and cash equivalents (a) | | 51,554,439 | | | 2,137,716 |
Receivable for investment securities sold | | 142,149,146 | | | 1,224,547 |
Receivable for shares of beneficial interest sold | | 12,456,332 | | | 702,162 |
Dividends and interest receivable | | 2,440,878 | | | 28,868 |
Receivable from Investment Manager | | — | | | 4,413 |
Prepaid expenses | | 474,326 | | | 80,978 |
Total Assets | | 5,627,398,146 | | | 57,197,315 |
|
LIABILITIES: | | | | | |
Securities sold short, at value ‡ | | 127,898,878 | | | — |
Payable for investment securities purchased | | 135,140,151 | | | 1,460,580 |
Payable for shares of beneficial interest redeemed | | 9,266,499 | | | 52,268 |
Accrued investment advisory fees | | 3,375,063 | | | 31,333 |
Accrued transfer agent fees | | 1,350,843 | | | 29,814 |
Accrued distribution fees | | 1,097,711 | | | 13,789 |
Accrued administrative fees | | 118,450 | | | 1,214 |
Accrued shareholder administrative fees | | 55,524 | | | 639 |
Accrued other expenses | | 418,815 | | | 33,848 |
Total Liabilities | | 278,721,934 | | | 1,623,485 |
NET ASSETS | $ | 5,348,676,212 | | $ | 55,573,830 |
|
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | | |
Paid in capital (par value of $.001 per share) | | 4,090,347,225 | | | 28,699,801 |
Undistributed net investment income (accumulated loss) | | (10,531,263 | ) | | 11,990 |
Undistributed net realized gain | | 158,963,639 | | | 5,755,501 |
Net unrealized appreciation on investments | | 1,109,896,611 | | | 21,106,538 |
NET ASSETS | $ | 5,348,676,212 | | $ | 55,573,830 |
* Identified cost | $ | 4,282,641,069 | | $ | 31,833,672 |
** Identified cost | $ | 17,482,878 | | $ | 78,421 |
‡ Proceeds received on short sales | $ | 119,596,420 | | $ | — |
(a) Includes restricted cash held as collateral for short sales | $ | 46,843,073 | | $ | — |
See Notes to Financial Statements. | | | | | |
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities April 30, 2017 (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | | | |
| | | Alger Responsible |
| Alger Spectra Fund | | Investing Fund |
|
NET ASSETS BY CLASS: | | | | |
Class A | $ | 1,611,495,989 | $ | 31,887,832 |
Class C | $ | 760,088,890 | $ | 6,088,871 |
Class I | $ | 768,664,868 | $ | 12,383,120 |
Class Z | $ | 2,208,426,465 | $ | 5,214,007 |
|
SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST OUTSTANDING — NOTE 6: | | | |
Class A | | 85,050,471 | | 3,149,136 |
Class C | | 43,163,226 | | 646,373 |
Class I | | 40,204,126 | | 1,224,837 |
Class Z | | 114,306,649 | | 513,773 |
|
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE: | | | | |
Class A — Net Asset Value Per Share Class A | $ | 18.95 | $ | 10.13 |
Class A — Offering Price Per Share | | | | |
(includes a 5.25% sales charge) | $ | 20.00 | $ | 10.69 |
Class C — Net Asset Value Per Share Class C | $ | 17.61 | $ | 9.42 |
Class I — Net Asset Value Per Share Class I | $ | 19.12 | $ | 10.11 |
Class Z — Net Asset Value Per Share Class Z | $ | 19.32 | $ | 10.15 |
See Notes to Financial Statements. | | | | |
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THE ALGER FUNDS II
Statement of Assets and Liabilities April 30, 2017 (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | | | | | |
| Alger Mid Cap Focus | | | Alger Dynamic | |
| | Fund | | Opportunities Fund | |
|
ASSETS: | | | | | | |
Investments in securities, at value (Identified cost below)* | | | | | | |
see accompanying schedules of investments | $ | 7,960,443 | | $ | 68,772,303 | |
Investments in affiliated securities, at value (Identified cost | | | | | | |
below)** see accompanying schedules of investments | | — | | | 507,989 | |
Cash and cash equivalents (a) | | 971,391 | | | 31,712,529 | |
Receivable for investment securities sold | | 66,852 | | | 1,500,544 | |
Receivable for shares of beneficial interest sold | | — | | | 63,327 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | 5,586 | | | 23,332 | |
Receivable from Investment Manager | | 11,191 | | | — | |
Receivable for escrow*** | | — | | | 93,825 | |
Prepaid expenses | | 75,330 | | | 61,754 | |
Total Assets | | 9,090,793 | | | 102,735,603 | |
|
LIABILITIES: | | | | | | |
Securities sold short, at value ‡ | | — | | | 20,580,109 | |
Payable for investment securities purchased | | 66,960 | | | 2,737,956 | |
Payable for shares of beneficial interest redeemed | | — | | | 50,504 | |
Accrued investment advisory fees | | 5,450 | | | 77,078 | |
Accrued transfer agent fees | | 2,087 | | | 16,616 | |
Accrued distribution fees | | 2,011 | | | 9,750 | |
Accrued administrative fees | | 200 | | | 1,767 | |
Accrued shareholder administrative fees | | 110 | | | 798 | |
Dividends payable | | — | | | 16,617 | |
Accrued other expenses | | 23,695 | | | 29,023 | |
Total Liabilities | | 100,513 | | | 23,520,218 | |
NET ASSETS | $ | 8,990,280 | | $ | 79,215,385 | |
|
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | | | |
Paid in capital (par value of $.001 per share) | | 8,250,600 | | | 71,993,263 | |
Undistributed net investment income (accumulated loss) | | (11,220 | ) | | (1,769,842 | ) |
Undistributed net realized gain (accumulated realized loss) | | (132,759 | ) | | 3,789,267 | |
Net unrealized appreciation on investments | | 883,659 | | | 5,202,697 | |
NET ASSETS | $ | 8,990,280 | | $ | 79,215,385 | |
* Identified cost | $ | 7,076,784 | | $ | 63,230,227 | |
** Identified cost | $ | — | | $ | 254,020 | |
*** Identified cost escrow receivable | $ | — | | $ | 23,146 | |
‡ Proceeds received on short sales | $ | — | | $ | 19,916,083 | |
(a) Includes restricted cash held as collateral for short sales | $ | — | | $ | 7,644,839 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements. | | | | | | |
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities April 30, 2017 (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | | | |
| Alger Mid Cap Focus | | Alger Dynamic |
| | Fund | Opportunities Fund |
|
NET ASSETS BY CLASS: | | | | |
Class A | $ | 6,689,768 | $ | 23,382,114 |
Class C | $ | 366,073 | $ | 6,088,992 |
Class I | $ | 1,798,536 | $ | — |
Class Z | $ | 135,903 | $ | 49,757,569 |
|
SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST OUTSTANDING — NOTE 6: | | | |
Class A | | 538,734 | | 1,835,700 |
Class C | | 31,507 | | 504,170 |
Class I | | 145,287 | | — |
Class Z | | 10,966 | | 3,834,765 |
|
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE: | | | | |
Class A — Net Asset Value Per Share Class A | $ | 12.42 | $ | 12.74 |
Class A — Offering Price Per Share | | | | |
(includes a 5.25% sales charge) | $ | 13.11 | $ | 13.44 |
Class C — Net Asset Value Per Share Class C | $ | 11.62 | $ | 12.08 |
Class I — Net Asset Value Per Share Class I | $ | 12.38 | $ | — |
Class Z — Net Asset Value Per Share Class Z | $ | 12.39 | $ | 12.98 |
See Notes to Financial Statements. | | | | |
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities April 30, 2017 (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | | | |
| | | Alger Emerging | |
| | | Markets Fund | |
|
ASSETS: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at value (Identified cost below)* | | | | |
see accompanying schedules of investments | | $ | 42,598,919 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | | 1,136,101 | |
Foreign cash † | | | 242,639 | |
Receivable for investment securities sold | | | 130,099 | |
Receivable for shares of beneficial interest sold | | | 142,908 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 24,500 | |
Receivable from Investment Manager | | | 12,962 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 133,747 | |
Total Assets | | | 44,421,875 | |
|
LIABILITIES: | | | | |
Payable for investment securities purchased | | | 185,413 | |
Payable for shares of beneficial interest redeemed | | | 12,738 | |
Foreign capital gain tax payable | | | 27,065 | |
Accrued investment advisory fees | | | 31,669 | |
Accrued transfer agent fees | | | 8,370 | |
Accrued distribution fees | | | 6,522 | |
Accrued administrative fees | | | 968 | |
Accrued shareholder administrative fees | | | 397 | |
Accrued other expenses | | | 45,118 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 318,260 | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 44,103,615 | |
|
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | |
Paid in capital (par value of $.001 per share) | | | 42,575,040 | |
Undistributed net investment income (accumulated loss) | | | (165,780 | ) |
Undistributed net realized gain (accumulated realized loss) | | | (4,974,158 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation on investments | | | 6,668,513 | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 44,103,615 | |
* Identified cost | | $ | 35,902,712 | |
† Cost of foreign cash | | $ | 241,951 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements. | | | | |
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THE ALGER FUNDS II
Statement of Assets and Liabilities April 30, 2017 (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | |
| | Alger Emerging |
| | Markets Fund |
|
NET ASSETS BY CLASS: | | |
Class A | $ | 5,628,764 |
Class C | $ | 3,029,279 |
Class I | $ | 14,947,411 |
Class Y | $ | 125,213 |
Class Y-2 | $ | 122,478 |
Class Z | $ | 20,250,470 |
|
SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST OUTSTANDING — NOTE 6: | | |
Class A | | 578,717 |
Class C | | 324,335 |
Class I | | 1,546,050 |
Class Y | | 12,887 |
Class Y-2 | | 12,598 |
Class Z | | 2,072,452 |
|
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE: | | |
Class A — Net Asset Value Per Share Class A | $ | 9.73 |
Class A — Offering Price Per Share | | |
(includes a 5.25% sales charge) | $ | 10.27 |
Class C — Net Asset Value Per Share Class C | $ | 9.34 |
Class I — Net Asset Value Per Share Class I | $ | 9.67 |
Class Y — Net Asset Value Per Share Class Y | $ | 9.72 |
Class Y-2 — Net Asset Value Per Share Class Y-2 | $ | 9.72 |
Class Z — Net Asset Value Per Share Class Z | $ | 9.77 |
See Notes to Financial Statements. | | |
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THE ALGER FUNDS II
Statement of Operations For the six months ended April 30, 2017 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | Alger Responsible | |
| | Alger Spectra Fund | | Investing Fund | |
|
INCOME: | | | | | | | |
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes*) | $ | 30,590,310 | | $ | 412,075 | |
Interest | | | 92,202 | | | 149 | |
Total Income | | | 30,682,512 | | | 412,224 | |
|
EXPENSES: | | | | | | | |
Advisory fees — Note 3(a) | | | 20,127,056 | | | 204,304 | |
Distribution fees — Note 3(c) | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 1,977,899 | | | 38,685 | |
Class C | | | 3,820,977 | | | 28,356 | |
Class I | | | 1,043,721 | | | 22,906 | |
Shareholder administrative fees — Note 3(f) | | | 332,505 | | | 4,067 | |
Administration fees — Note 3(b) | | | 704,670 | | | 7,913 | |
Dividends on securities sold short | | | 738,550 | | | — | |
Custodian fees | | | 147,475 | | | 17,982 | |
Interest expenses | | | 8,486 | | | 152 | |
Borrowing fees on short sales | | | 637,864 | | | — | |
Transfer agent fees and expenses — Note 3(f) | | | 1,614,685 | | | 29,044 | |
Printing fees | | | 326,650 | | | 14,104 | |
Professional fees | | | 153,095 | | | 18,604 | |
Registration fees | | | 88,069 | | | 31,120 | |
Trustee fees — Note 3(g) | | | 110,960 | | | 1,274 | |
Fund accounting fees | | | 323,366 | | | 5,917 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 249,163 | | | 4,106 | |
Total Expenses | | | 32,405,191 | | | 428,534 | |
Less, expense reimbursements/waivers — Note 3(a) | | | — | | | (22,173 | ) |
Net Expenses | | | 32,405,191 | | | 406,361 | |
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) | | | (1,722,679 | ) | | 5,863 | |
|
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY: | | |
Net realized gain on investments | | | 245,627,253 | | | 5,815,388 | |
Net realized gain on foreign currency transactions | | | 75 | | | 2 | |
Net realized (loss) on short sales | | | (7,489,102 | ) | | — | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments and | | | | | | | |
foreign currency | | | 471,058,964 | | | 2,312,380 | |
Net change in unrealized (depreciation) on short sales | | | (13,650,699 | ) | | — | |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments and foreign | | | | | | | |
currency | | | 695,546,491 | | | 8,127,770 | |
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM | | | | | | | |
OPERATIONS | $ | 693,823,812 | | $ | 8,133,633 | |
* Foreign withholding taxes | $ | (90,088 | ) | $ | 733 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements. | | | | | | | |
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THE ALGER FUNDS II
Statement of Operations For the six months ended April 30, 2017 (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | | | | | |
| Alger Mid Cap Focus | | | Alger Dynamic | |
| | Fund | | Opportunities Fund | |
|
INCOME: | | | | | | |
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes*) | $ | 42,022 | | $ | 282,719 | |
Interest | | 1,265 | | | 37,090 | |
Total Income | | 43,287 | | | 319,809 | |
|
EXPENSES: | | | | | | |
Advisory fees — Note 3(a) | | 32,169 | | | 469,832 | |
Distribution fees — Note 3(c) | | | | | | |
Class A | | 8,006 | | | 32,331 | |
Class C | | 1,835 | | | 31,996 | |
Class I | | 2,116 | | | — | |
Shareholder administrative fees — Note 3(f) | | 650 | | | 4,964 | |
Administration fees — Note 3(b) | | 1,181 | | | 10,767 | |
Dividends on securities sold short | | — | | | 119,762 | |
Custodian fees | | 12,489 | | | 28,598 | |
Interest expenses | | — | | | 2,850 | |
Borrowing fees on short sales | | — | | | 86,807 | |
Transfer agent fees and expenses — Note 3(f) | | 7,060 | | | 20,442 | |
Printing fees | | 497 | | | 6,706 | |
Professional fees | | 16,197 | | | 21,209 | |
Registration fees | | 31,117 | | | 33,198 | |
Trustee fees — Note 3(g) | | 170 | | | 1,666 | |
Fund accounting fees | | 2,844 | | | 6,473 | |
Miscellaneous | | 834 | | | 9,110 | |
Total Expenses | | 117,165 | | | 886,711 | |
Less, expense reimbursements/waivers — Note 3(a) | | (64,435 | ) | | — | |
Net Expenses | | 52,730 | | | 886,711 | |
NET INVESTMENT LOSS | | (9,443 | ) | | (566,902 | ) |
|
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS, OPTIONS, ESCROW RECEIVABLE AND | |
FOREIGN CURRENCY: | | | | | | |
Net realized gain on investments and purchased options | | 4,645 | | | 7,872,629 | |
Net realized (loss) on foreign currency transactions | | — | | | (6 | ) |
Net realized (loss) on short sales | | — | | | (1,540,377 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments, | | | | | | |
options, escrow receivable and foreign currency | | 913,597 | | | 2,174,595 | |
Net change in unrealized (depreciation) on short sales | | — | | | (341,420 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments, options, | | | | | | |
escrow receivable and foreign currency | | 918,242 | | | 8,165,421 | |
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM | | | | | | |
OPERATIONS | $ | 908,799 | | $ | 7,598,519 | |
* Foreign withholding taxes | $ | 33 | | $ | 849 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements. | | | | | | |
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THE ALGER FUNDS II
Statement of Operations For the six months ended April 30, 2017 (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | | |
| | Alger Emerging | |
| | Markets Fund | |
|
INCOME: | | | |
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes*) | $ | 196,567 | |
Interest | | 1,263 | |
Total Income | | 197,830 | |
|
EXPENSES: | | | |
Advisory fees — Note 3(a) | | 175,464 | |
Distribution fees — Note 3(c) | | | |
Class A | | 6,819 | |
Class C | | 13,261 | |
Class I | | 16,704 | |
Shareholder administrative fees — Note 3(f) | | 2,212 | |
Administration fees — Note 3(b) | | 5,361 | |
Custodian fees | | 81,204 | |
Transfer agent fees and expenses — Note 3(f) | | 15,221 | |
Printing fees | | 5,477 | |
Professional fees | | 19,531 | |
Registration fees | | 28,145 | |
Trustee fees — Note 3(g) | | 826 | |
Fund accounting fees | | 6,599 | |
Miscellaneous | | 15,295 | |
Total Expenses | | 392,119 | |
Less, expense reimbursements/waivers — Note 3(a) | | (103,821 | ) |
Net Expenses | | 288,298 | |
NET INVESTMENT LOSS | | (90,468 | ) |
|
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY: | |
Net realized gain on investments | | 191,763 | |
Net realized gain on foreign currency transactions | | 5,878 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency | | 2,560,535 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments and foreign currency | | 2,758,176 | |
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | $ | 2,667,708 | |
* Foreign withholding taxes | $ | 34,517 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements. | | | |
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THE ALGER FUNDS II
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | |
| | | Alger Spectra Fund | |
| | | For the | | | For the | |
| | | Six Months Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | | April 30, 2017 | | | October 31, 2016 | |
|
Net investment loss | $ | (1,722,679 | ) | $ | (4,798,291 | ) |
Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency | | | 238,138,227 | | | 116,193,776 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on | | | | | | | |
investments and foreign currency | | | 457,408,265 | | | (137,655,769 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 693,823,813 | | | (26,260,284 | ) |
|
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | |
Net realized gains: | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (32,000,028 | ) | | (153,383,448 | ) |
Class C | | | (16,722,585 | ) | | (78,165,865 | ) |
Class I | | | (16,533,672 | ) | | (103,827,372 | ) |
Class Z | | | (37,254,789 | ) | | (125,330,338 | ) |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (102,511,074 | ) | | (460,707,023 | ) |
|
Increase (decrease) from shares of beneficial interest transactions: | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (205,467,207 | ) | | (438,733,857 | ) |
Class C | | | (138,402,024 | ) | | 4,132,841 | |
Class I | | | (547,710,785 | ) | | 80,647,352 | |
Class Z | | | 472,583,737 | | | 429,073,682 | |
Net increase (decrease) from shares of beneficial interest | | | | | | | |
transactions — Note 6(a) | | | (418,996,279 | ) | | 75,120,018 | |
Total increase (decrease) | | | 172,316,460 | | | (411,847,289 | ) |
|
Net Assets: | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 5,176,359,752 | | | 5,588,207,041 | |
END OF PERIOD | $ | 5,348,676,212 | | $ | 5,176,359,752 | |
Undistributed net investment income (accumulated loss) | $ | (10,531,263 | ) | $ | (8,808,584 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements. | | | | | | | |
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THE ALGER FUNDS II
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | | | | | | | |
| | | Alger Responsible Investing Fund | |
| | | For the | | | | For the | |
| | | Six Months Ended | | | | Year Ended | |
| | | April 30, 2017 | | | | October 31, 2016 | |
|
Net investment income | $ | 5,863 | | $ | 68,907 | |
Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency | | | 5,815,387 | | | | 2,527,326 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on | | | | | | | | |
investments and foreign currency | | | 2,312,380 | | | | (3,803,799 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 8,133,630 | | | | (1,207,566 | ) |
|
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gains: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (1,219,015 | ) | | | (447,261 | ) |
Class C | | | (226,589 | ) | | | (84,420 | ) |
Class I | | | (1,101,010 | ) | | | (591,290 | ) |
Class Z | | | (33,577 | ) | | | — | |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (2,580,191 | ) | | | (1,122,971 | ) |
|
Increase (decrease) from shares of beneficial interest transactions: | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (2,631,507 | ) | | | (2,191,339 | ) |
Class C | | | (57,211 | ) | | | (178,579 | ) |
Class I | | | (17,495,546 | ) | | | (12,959,514 | ) |
Class Z | | | 4,742,313 | | | | 100,000 | |
Net decrease from shares of beneficial interest transactions | | | | | | | | |
— Note 6(a) | | | (15,441,951 | ) | | | (15,229,432 | ) |
Total decrease | | | (9,888,512 | ) | | | (17,559,969 | ) |
|
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 65,462,342 | | | | 83,022,311 | |
END OF PERIOD | $ | 55,573,830 | | $ | 65,462,342 | |
Undistributed net investment income | $ | 11,990 | | $ | 6,127 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements. | | | | | | | | |
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THE ALGER FUNDS II
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | | | | | | |
| | | Alger Mid Cap Focus Fund | |
| | | For the | | | For the | |
| | | Six Months Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | | April 30, 2017 | | | October 31, 2016 | |
|
Net investment loss | $ | (9,443 | ) | $ | (7,001 | ) |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency | | | 4,645 | | | (135,698 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on | | | | | | | |
investments and foreign currency | | | 913,597 | | | (687,568 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 908,799 | | | (830,267 | ) |
|
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | |
Net realized gains: | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | — | | | (338,004 | ) |
Class C | | | — | | | (17,866 | ) |
Class I | | | — | | | (96,019 | ) |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | — | | | (451,889 | ) |
|
Increase (decrease) from shares of beneficial interest transactions: | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (70,269 | ) | | 341,524 | |
Class C | | | (24,068 | ) | | 67,925 | |
Class I | | | 43,439 | | | (131,699 | ) |
Class Z | | | 25,000 | | | 100,000 | |
Net increase (decrease) from shares of beneficial interest | | | | | | | |
transactions — Note 6(a) | | | (25,898 | ) | | 377,750 | |
Total increase (decrease) | | | 882,901 | | | (904,406 | ) |
|
Net Assets: | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 8,107,379 | | | 9,011,785 | |
END OF PERIOD | $ | 8,990,280 | | $ | 8,107,379 | |
Undistributed net investment income (accumulated loss) | $ | (11,220 | ) | $ | (1,777 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements. | | | | | | | |
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THE ALGER FUNDS II
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | | | | | | |
| | | Alger Dynamic Opportunities Fund | |
| | | For the | | | For the | |
| | | Six Months Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | | April 30, 2017 | | | October 31, 2016 | |
|
Net investment loss | $ | (566,902 | ) | $ | (1,363,111 | ) |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments, options and foreign | | | | | | | |
currency | | | 6,332,246 | | | (1,562,348 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on | | | | | | | |
investments, options, escrow receivable and foreign currency | | 1,833,175 | | | (1,955,384 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 7,598,519 | | | (4,880,843 | ) |
|
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | |
Net realized gains: | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (81,035 | ) | | (1,142,833 | ) |
Class C | | | (21,771 | ) | | (294,452 | ) |
Class Z | | | (145,260 | ) | | (1,894,964 | ) |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (248,066 | ) | | (3,332,249 | ) |
|
Increase (decrease) from shares of beneficial interest transactions: | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (9,133,581 | ) | | (34,404,312 | ) |
Class C | | | (1,602,471 | ) | | (2,230,730 | ) |
Class Z | | | 503,017 | | | 2,311,254 | |
Net decrease from shares of beneficial interest transactions | | | | | | | |
— Note 6(a) | | | (10,233,035 | ) | | (34,323,788 | ) |
Total decrease | | | (2,882,582 | ) | | (42,536,880 | ) |
|
Net Assets: | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 82,097,967 | | | 124,634,847 | |
END OF PERIOD | $ | 79,215,385 | | $ | 82,097,967 | |
Undistributed net investment income (accumulated loss) | $ | (1,769,842 | ) | $ | (1,202,940 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements. | | | | | | | |
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THE ALGER FUNDS II
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | | | | | | |
| | | Alger Emerging Markets Fund | |
| | | For the | | | For the | |
| | | Six Months Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | | April 30, 2017 | | | October 31, 2016 | |
|
Net investment loss | $ | (90,469 | ) | $ | (2,849 | ) |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency | | | 197,641 | | | (1,263,751 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments and | | | | | | | |
foreign currency | | | 2,560,535 | | | 3,303,433 | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | 2,667,707 | | | 2,036,833 | |
|
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | |
Net investment income: | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | — | | | (4,867 | ) |
Class I | | | — | | | (4,133 | ) |
Class Z | | | — | | | (15,394 | ) |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | — | | | (24,394 | ) |
|
Increase (decrease) from shares of beneficial interest transactions: | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (662,915 | ) | | (2,594,517 | ) |
Class C | | | 14,592 | | | 129,621 | |
Class I | | | 49,673 | | | 1,467,128 | |
Class Y | | | 2,700 | | | 100,000 | |
Class Y-2 | | | — | | | 100,000 | |
Class Z | | | 1,450,030 | | | 12,407,873 | |
Net increase from shares of beneficial interest transactions — | | | | | | | |
Note 6(a) | | | 854,080 | | | 11,610,105 | |
Total increase | | | 3,521,787 | | | 13,622,544 | |
|
Net Assets: | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 40,581,828 | | | 26,959,284 | |
END OF PERIOD | $ | 44,103,615 | | $ | 40,581,828 | |
Undistributed net investment income (accumulated loss) | $ | (79,157 | ) | $ | (75,312 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements. | | | | | | | |
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THE ALGER FUNDS II
Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Alger Spectra Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | Class A | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six months | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | ended | | | Year ended | | | Year ended | | | Year ended | | | Year ended | | | Year ended | |
| | 4/30/2017 | (i) | | 10/31/2016 | | | 10/31/2015 | | | 10/31/2014 | | | 10/31/2013 | | | 10/31/2012 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 16.91 | | | $ | | 18.45 | | | $ | | 19.13 | | | $ | | 17.37 | | | $ | | 13.82 | | | $ | 12.35 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(ii) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.02 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
on investments | | | 2.39 | | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | | 1.74 | | | | | 2.82 | | | | | 3.91 | | | | 1.66 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 2.38 | | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | | 1.70 | | | | | 2.76 | | | | | 3.96 | | | | 1.68 | |
Dividends from net investment income | – | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | – | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | (0.34 | ) | | | | (1.50 | ) | | | | (2.38 | ) | | | | (1.00 | ) | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 18.95 | | | $ | | 16.91 | | | $ | | 18.45 | | | $ | | 19.13 | | | $ | | 17.37 | | | $ | 13.82 | |
Total return(iii) | | | 14.35 | % | | | | (0.36 | )% | | | | 9.66 | % | | | | 16.56 | % | | | | 29.29 | % | | | 14.00 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000's | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
omitted) | $ | 1,611,496 | | $ | 1,635,495 | | $ | 2,243,901 | | $ | 1,846,479 | | $ | 1,866,317 | | $ | 1,158,220 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
net assets | | | 1.27%(iv) | | | | | 1.31 | %(v) | | | | 1.34%(vi) | | | | | 1.52%(vii) | | | 1.52%(viii) | | | | 1.49 | %(ix) |
Ratio of expense reimbursements to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | – | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
assets | | | 1.27 | % | | | | 1.31 | % | | | | 1.34 | % | | | | 1.52 | % | | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.49 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | | (0.07 | )% | | | | (0.05 | )% | | | | (0.24 | )% | | | | (0.35 | )% | | | | 0.35 | % | | | 0.16 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 45.27 | % | | | | 108.51 | % | | | | 143.64 | % | | | | 149.01 | % | | | | 113.69 | % | | | 139.90 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
(iv) Includes 0.05% related to dividend expense on short positions and interest expense for the period ended 4/30/17
(v) Includes 0.10% related to dividend expense on short positions and interest expense for the period ended 10/31/16
(vi) Includes 0.15% related to dividend expense on short positions and interest expense for the period ended 10/31/15
(vii) Includes 0.27% related to dividend expense on short positions and interest expense for the period ended 10/31/14
(viii) Includes 0.22% related to dividend expense on short positions and interest expense for the period ended 10/31/13
(ix) Includes 0.12% related to dividend expense on short positions and interest expense for the period ended 10/31/12
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THE ALGER FUNDS II
Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Alger Spectra Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | Class C | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six months | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | ended | | | Year ended | | | Year ended | | | Year ended | | | Year ended | | | Year ended | |
| | 4/30/2017 | (i) | | 10/31/2016 | | | 10/31/2015 | | | | | 10/31/2014 | | | 10/31/2013 | | | 10/31/2012 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 15.80 | | | $ | | 17.46 | | | $ | | 18.35 | | | $ | 16.81 | | | $ | | 13.43 | | | $ | | 12.09 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss(ii) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | | (0.07 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
on investments | | | 2.22 | | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | | 1.67 | | | | | | 2.73 | | | | | 3.79 | | | | | 1.62 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 2.15 | | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | | 1.49 | | | | | | 2.54 | | | | | 3.72 | | | | | 1.55 | |
Dividends from net investment income | – | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | | – | | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | | – | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | (0.34 | ) | | | | (1.50 | ) | | | | (2.38 | ) | | | | | (1.00 | ) | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | | (0.21 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 17.61 | | | $ | | 15.80 | | | $ | | 17.46 | | | $ | 18.35 | | | $ | | 16.81 | | | $ | | 13.43 | |
Total return(iii) | | | 13.89 | % | | | | (1.12 | )% | | | | 8.84 | % | | | | | 15.69 | % | | | | 28.38 | % | | | | 13.12 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000's | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
omitted) | $ | 760,089 | | $ | 815,694 | | $ | 899,108 | | $ | 650,438 | | $ | 458,750 | | $ | 242,972 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
net assets | | | 2.03%(iv) | | | | | 2.07 | %(v) | | | | 2.11%(vi) | | | | | | 2.27%(vii) | | | 2.28%(viii) | | | | | 2.24 | %(ix) |
Ratio of expense reimbursements to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | – | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
assets | | | 2.03 | % | | | | 2.07 | % | | | | 2.11 | % | | | | | 2.27 | % | | | | 2.28 | % | | | | 2.24 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | | (0.83 | )% | | | | (0.82 | )% | | | | (1.01 | )% | | | | | (1.12 | )% | | | | (0.46 | )% | | | | (0.57 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 45.27 | % | | | | 108.51 | % | | | | 143.64 | % | | | | | 149.01 | % | | | | 113.69 | % | | | | 139.90 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
(iv) Includes 0.05% related to dividend expense on short positions and interest expense for the period ended 4/30/17
(v) Includes 0.10% related to dividend expense on short positions and interest expense for the period ended 10/31/16
(vi) Includes 0.15% related to dividend expense on short positions and interest expense for the period ended 10/31/15
(vii) Includes 0.28% related to dividend expense on short positions and interest expense for the period ended 10/31/14
(viii) Includes 0.22% related to dividend expense on short positions and interest expense for the period ended 10/31/13
(ix) Includes 0.13% related to dividend expense on short positions and interest expense for the period ended 10/31/12
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THE ALGER FUNDS II
Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Alger Spectra Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | Class I | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six months | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | ended | | | Year ended | | | Year ended | | | Year ended | | | Year ended | | | Year ended | |
| | 4/30/2017 | (i) | | 10/31/2016 | | | 10/31/2015 | | | 10/31/2014 | | | 10/31/2013 | | | 10/31/2012 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 17.06 | | | $ | | 18.60 | | | $ | | 19.27 | | | $ | | 17.48 | | | $ | | 13.92 | | | $ | 12.42 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(ii) | | | – | | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.03 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
on investments | | | 2.40 | | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | | 1.76 | | | | | 2.85 | | | | | 3.91 | | | | 1.68 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 2.40 | | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | | 1.71 | | | | | 2.79 | | | | | 3.97 | | | | 1.71 | |
Dividends from net investment income | – | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | – | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | (0.34 | ) | | | | (1.50 | ) | | | | (2.38 | ) | | | | (1.00 | ) | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 19.12 | | | $ | | 17.06 | | | $ | | 18.60 | | | $ | | 19.27 | | | $ | | 17.48 | | | $ | 13.92 | |
Total return(iii) | | | 14.34 | % | | | | (0.35 | )% | | | | 9.65 | % | | | | 16.63 | % | | | | 29.30 | % | | | 14.07 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000's | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
omitted) | $ | 768,665 | | $ | 1,222,783 | | $ | 1,251,395 | | $ | 1,030,304 | | $ | 736,036 | | $ | 431,557 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
net assets | | | 1.29%(iv) | | | | | 1.29 | %(v) | | | | 1.35%(vi) | | | | | 1.50%(vii) | | | 1.50%(viii) | | | | 1.43 | %(ix) |
Ratio of expense reimbursements to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | – | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
assets | | | 1.29 | % | | | | 1.29 | % | | | | 1.35 | % | | | | 1.50 | % | | | | 1.50 | % | | | 1.43 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | | (0.03 | )% | | | | (0.05 | )% | | | | (0.25 | )% | | | | (0.35 | )% | | | | 0.36 | % | | | 0.25 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 45.27 | % | | | | 108.51 | % | | | | 143.64 | % | | | | 149.01 | % | | | | 113.69 | % | | | 139.90 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
(iv) Includes 0.06% related to dividend expense on short positions and interest expense for the period ended 4/30/17
(v) Includes 0.10% related to dividend expense on short positions and interest expense for the period ended 10/31/16
(vi) Includes 0.15% related to dividend expense on short positions and interest expense for the period ended 10/31/15
(vii) Includes 0.28% related to dividend expense on short positions and interest expense for the period ended 10/31/14
(viii) Includes 0.22% related to dividend expense on short positions and interest expense for the period ended 10/31/13
(ix) Includes 0.12% related to dividend expense on short positions and interest expense for the period ended 10/31/12
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THE ALGER FUNDS II
Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Alger Spectra Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | Class Z | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six months | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | ended | | | Year ended | | | Year ended | | | Year ended | | | Year ended | | | Year ended | |
| | 4/30/2017 | (i) | | 10/31/2016 | | | 10/31/2015 | | | 10/31/2014 | | | 10/31/2013 | | | 10/31/2012 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 17.21 | | | $ | 18.70 | | | $ | | 19.30 | | | $ | 17.46 | | | $ | | 13.90 | | | $ | 12.38 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(ii) | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.04 | | | | | 0.01 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.08 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
on investments | | | 2.43 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | | 1.77 | | | | 2.86 | | | | | 3.91 | | | | 1.65 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 2.45 | | | | 0.01 | | | | | 1.78 | | | | 2.84 | | | | | 4.01 | | | | 1.73 | |
Dividends from net investment income | – | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | – | | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | – | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (1.50 | ) | | | | (2.38 | ) | | | (1.00 | ) | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 19.32 | | | $ | 17.21 | | | $ | | 18.70 | | | $ | 19.30 | | | $ | | 17.46 | | | $ | 13.90 | |
Total return(iii) | | | 14.51 | % | | | (0.06 | )% | | | | 9.98 | % | | | 17.01 | % | | | | 29.68 | % | | | 14.28 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000's | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
omitted) | $ | 2,208,426 | | $ | 1,502,388 | | $ | 1,193,803 | | $ | 928,600 | | $ | 367,709 | | $ | 215,244 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
net assets | | | 0.94%(iv) | | | | 0.99 | %(v) | | | | 1.04%(vi) | | | | 1.23%(vii) | | | 1.20%(viii) | | | | 1.20 | %(ix) |
Ratio of expense reimbursements to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | | – | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | – | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
assets | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | | 1.04 | % | | | 1.23 | % | | | | 1.20 | % | | | 1.20 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | | 0.22 | % | | | 0.26 | % | | | | 0.06 | % | | | (0.11 | )% | | | | 0.65 | % | | | 0.60 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 45.27 | % | | | 108.51 | % | | | | 143.64 | % | | | 149.01 | % | | | | 113.69 | % | | | 139.90 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
(iv) Includes 0.05% related to dividend expense on short positions and interest expense for the period ended 4/30/17
(v) Includes 0.10% related to dividend expense on short positions and interest expense for the period ended 10/31/16
(vi) Includes 0.15% related to dividend expense on short positions and interest expense for the period ended 10/31/15
(vii) Includes 0.30% related to dividend expense on short positions and interest expense for the period ended 10/31/14
(viii) Includes 0.22% related to dividend expense on short positions and interest expense for the period ended 10/31/13
(ix) Includes 0.17% related to dividend expense on short positions and interest expense for the period ended 10/31/12
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THE ALGER FUNDS II
Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Alger Responsible Investing Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six months | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | ended | | | Year ended | | | Year ended | | | Year ended | | | Year ended | | | Year ended | |
| | 4/30/2017 | (i) | | 10/31/2016 | | | 10/31/2015 | | | 10/31/2014 | | | 10/31/2013 | | | 10/31/2012 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 9.14 | | | $ | | 9.36 | | | $ | | 9.14 | | | $ | 8.78 | | | $ | | 6.68 | | | $ | | 6.01 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(ii) | | | – | | | | | 0.01 | | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | | – | | | | | 0.01 | | | | | 0.01 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
on investments | | | 1.36 | | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | | 0.49 | | | | | | 0.69 | | | | | 2.10 | | | | | 0.66 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 1.36 | | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | | 0.48 | | | | | | 0.69 | | | | | 2.11 | | | | | 0.67 | |
Dividends from net investment income | – | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | | – | | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | – | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | (0.37 | ) | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | | – | | | | | – | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.13 | | | $ | | 9.14 | | | $ | | 9.36 | | | $ | 9.14 | | | $ | | 8.78 | | | $ | | 6.68 | |
Total return(iii) | | | 15.29 | % | | | | (1.03 | )% | | | | 5.30 | % | | | | | 7.99 | % | | | | 31.63 | % | | | | 11.15 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000's | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
omitted) | $ | 31,888 | | $ | 31,321 | | $ | 34,213 | | $ | 31,662 | | $ | 30,586 | | $ | 26,243 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
net assets | | | 1.41 | % | | | | 1.31 | % | | | | 1.29 | % | | | | | 1.33 | % | | | | 1.41 | % | | | | 1.49 | % |
Ratio of expense reimbursements to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | | (0.06 | )% | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | | – | | | | | (0.06 | )% | | | | (0.17 | )% |
Ratio of net expenses to average net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
assets | | | 1.35 | % | | | | 1.31 | % | | | | 1.29 | % | | | | | 1.33 | % | | | | 1.35 | % | | | | 1.32 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | | 0.05 | % | | | | 0.14 | % | | | | (0.07 | )% | | | | | (0.05 | )% | | | | 0.18 | % | | | | 0.12 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 19.44 | % | | | | 19.84 | % | | | | 16.85 | % | | | | | 24.22 | % | | | | 43.35 | % | | | | 21.25 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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THE ALGER FUNDS II
Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Alger Responsible Investing Fund | | | | | | | | | Class C | | | | | | | | | | |
| Six months | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | |
| 4/30/2017 | (i) | 10/31/2016 | | 10/31/2015 | | | | 10/31/2014 | | 10/31/2013 | | 10/31/2012 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 8.56 | | $ | | 8.84 | | $ | 8.71 | | $ | 8.45 | | $ | | 6.47 | | $ | | 5.88 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss(ii) | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | (0.07 | ) | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
on investments | | 1.26 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | 0.46 | | | | | 0.66 | | | | 2.03 | | | | 0.64 | |
Total from investment operations | | 1.23 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | 0.39 | | | | | 0.59 | | | | 1.98 | | | | 0.59 | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | (0.26 | ) | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | – | | | | – | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 9.42 | | $ | | 8.56 | | $ | 8.84 | | $ | 8.71 | | $ | | 8.45 | | $ | | 6.47 | |
Total return(iii) | | 14.79 | % | | | (1.77 | )% | | 4.51 | % | | | | 7.09 | % | | | 30.45 | % | | | 10.03 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000's | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
omitted) | $ | 6,089 | | $ | | 5,581 | | $ | 5,949 | | $ | 5,261 | | $ | | 4,096 | | $ | | 2,484 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
net assets | | 2.18 | % | | | 2.09 | % | | 2.07 | % | | | | 2.09 | % | | | 2.16 | % | | | 2.31 | % |
Ratio of expense reimbursements to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | – | | | | – | | | – | | | | | – | | | | – | | | | (0.10 | )% |
Ratio of net expenses to average net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
assets | | 2.18 | % | | | 2.09 | % | | 2.07 | % | | | | 2.09 | % | | | 2.16 | % | | | 2.21 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | (0.79 | )% | | | (0.63 | )% | | (0.85 | )% | | | | (0.81 | )% | | | (0.69 | )% | | | (0.77 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 19.44 | % | | | 19.84 | % | | 16.85 | % | | | | 24.22 | % | | | 43.35 | % | | | 21.25 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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THE ALGER FUNDS II
Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Alger Responsible Investing Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | Class I | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six months | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | ended | | | Year ended | | | Year ended | | | Year ended | | | Year ended | | | Year ended | |
| | 4/30/2017 | (i) | | 10/31/2016 | | | 10/31/2015 | | | 10/31/2014 | | | 10/31/2013 | | | 10/31/2012 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 9.13 | | | $ | | 9.35 | | | $ | | 9.12 | | | $ | | 8.77 | | | $ | | 6.67 | | | $ | 6.01 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(ii) | | | 0.01 | | | | | 0.01 | | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | – | | | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.01 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
on investments | | | 1.34 | | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | | 0.50 | | | | | 0.68 | | | | | 2.10 | | | | 0.65 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 1.35 | | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | | 0.49 | | | | | 0.68 | | | | | 2.11 | | | | 0.66 | |
Dividends from net investment income | – | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | –(iii) | | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | – | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | (0.37 | ) | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | | – | | | | – | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.11 | | | $ | | 9.13 | | | $ | | 9.35 | | | $ | | 9.12 | | | $ | | 8.77 | | | $ | 6.67 | |
Total return(iv) | | | 15.20 | % | | | | (1.03 | )% | | | | 5.42 | % | | | | 7.91 | % | | | | 31.68 | % | | | 11.00 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000's | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
omitted) | $ | 12,383 | | $ | 28,461 | | $ | 42,860 | | $ | 41,888 | | $ | 35,108 | | $ | 19,717 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
net assets | | | 1.40 | % | | | | 1.28 | % | | | | 1.27 | % | | | | 1.30 | % | | | | 1.35 | % | | | 1.52 | % |
Ratio of expense reimbursements to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | | (0.05 | )% | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | (0.20 | )% |
Ratio of net expenses to average net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
assets | | | 1.35 | % | | | | 1.28 | % | | | | 1.27 | % | | | | 1.30 | % | | | | 1.35 | % | | | 1.32 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | | 0.19 | % | | | | 0.16 | % | | | | (0.05 | )% | | | | (0.03 | )% | | | | 0.14 | % | | | 0.10 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 19.44 | % | | | | 19.84 | % | | | | 16.85 | % | | | | 24.22 | % | | | | 43.35 | % | | | 21.25 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Amount was less than $0.005 per share.
(iv) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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THE ALGER FUNDS II
Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | |
Alger Responsible Investing Fund | | | Class Z | |
|
| | Six months | | From 10/14/2016 | |
| | | ended | | (commencement of operations) to | |
| | 4/30/2017 | (i) | | | 10/31/2016 | (ii) |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 9.14 | | $ | 9.20 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT | | | | | | | | | |
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(iii) | | | 0.01 | | | | | 0.01 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | | | |
on investments | | | 1.37 | | | | | (0.07 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | | 1.38 | | | | | (0.06 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | (0.37 | ) | | | | – | |
Return of capital | | | – | | | | | – | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 10.15 | | $ | 9.14 | |
Total return(iv) | | | 15.52 | % | | | | (0.65 | )% |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000's | | | | | | | | | |
omitted) | $ | 5,214 | | $ | 99 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average | | | | | | | | | |
net assets | | | 1.49 | % | | | | 33.46 | % |
Ratio of expense reimbursements to | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | | (0.59 | )% | | | | (32.56 | )% |
Ratio of net expenses to average net | | | | | | | | | |
assets | | | 0.90 | % | | | | 0.90 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | | 0.27 | % | | | | 2.38 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 19.44 | % | | | | 19.84 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements. | | | | | | | | |
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Ratios have been annualized; total return has not been annualized; portfolio turnover is for the twelve months then ended.
(iii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iv) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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THE ALGER FUNDS II
Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Alger Mid Cap Focus Fund | | | | | | | | | Class A | | | | | | | |
| Six months | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | |
| 4/30/2017 | (i) | 10/31/2016 | | 10/31/2015 | | 10/31/2014 | | 10/31/2013 | | 10/31/2012 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 11.17 | | $ | | 12.97 | | $ | 13.74 | | $ | 13.86 | | $ | 10.83 | | $ | 9.85 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss(ii) | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | (0.09 | ) | | (0.06 | ) | | (0.01 | ) | | (0.03 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
on investments | | 1.26 | | | | (1.14 | ) | | 0.34 | | | 1.33 | | | 3.66 | | | 1.01 | |
Total from investment operations | | 1.25 | | | | (1.15 | ) | | 0.25 | | | 1.27 | | | 3.65 | | | 0.98 | |
Dividends from net investment income | – | | | | – | | | (0.06 | ) | | – | | | – | | | – | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | – | | | | (0.65 | ) | | (0.96 | ) | | (1.39 | ) | | (0.62 | ) | | – | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 12.42 | | $ | | 11.17 | | $ | 12.97 | | $ | 13.74 | | $ | 13.86 | | $ | 10.83 | |
Total return(iii) | | 11.19 | % | | | (9.26 | )% | | 1.75 | % | | 9.83 | % | | 35.40 | % | | 10.00 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000's | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
omitted) | $ | 6,690 | | $ | | 6,080 | | $ | 6,707 | | $ | 6,459 | | $ | 4,766 | | $ | 2,524 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
net assets | | 2.57 | % | | | 2.56 | % | | 2.48 | % | | 2.75 | % | | 4.07 | % | | 4.85 | % |
Ratio of expense reimbursements to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | (1.37 | )% | | | (1.27 | )% | | (1.05 | )% | | (1.45 | )% | | (2.77 | )% | | (3.58 | )% |
Ratio of net expenses to average net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
assets | | 1.20 | % | | | 1.29 | % | | 1.43 | % | | 1.30 | % | | 1.30 | % | | 1.27 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | (0.19 | )% | | | (0.06 | )% | | (0.66 | )% | | (0.43 | )% | | (0.07 | )% | | (0.30 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 52.65 | % | | | 111.74 | % | | 106.86 | % | | 170.12 | % | | 158.26 | % | | 158.39 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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THE ALGER FUNDS II
Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Alger Mid Cap Focus Fund | | | | | | | | | Class C | | | | | | | |
| Six months | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | |
| 4/30/2017 | (i) | 10/31/2016 | | 10/31/2015 | | | 10/31/2014 | | 10/31/2013 | | 10/31/2012 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 10.49 | | $ | | 12.29 | | $ | 13.09 | | $ | 13.35 | | $ | 10.51 | | $ | 9.62 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss(ii) | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | (0.09 | ) | | (0.10 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
on investments | | 1.18 | | | | (1.08 | ) | | 0.31 | | | | 1.27 | | | 3.55 | | | 0.99 | |
Total from investment operations | | 1.13 | | | | (1.15 | ) | | 0.16 | | | | 1.13 | | | 3.46 | | | 0.89 | |
Dividends from net investment income | – | | | | – | | | – | | | | – | | | – | | | – | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | – | | | | (0.65 | ) | | (0.96 | ) | | | (1.39 | ) | | (0.62 | ) | | – | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 11.62 | | $ | | 10.49 | | $ | 12.29 | | $ | 13.09 | | $ | 13.35 | | $ | 10.51 | |
Total return(iii) | | 10.77 | % | | | (9.80 | )% | | 1.14 | % | | | 9.09 | % | | 34.63 | % | | 9.25 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000's | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
omitted) | $ | 366 | | $ | | 352 | | $ | 337 | | $ | 368 | | $ | 282 | | $ | 184 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
net assets | | 3.63 | % | | | 3.55 | % | | 3.41 | % | | | 3.53 | % | | 5.49 | % | | 6.00 | % |
Ratio of expense reimbursements to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | (1.68 | )% | | | (1.60 | )% | | (1.46 | )% | | | (1.58 | )% | | (3.54 | )% | | (4.05 | )% |
Ratio of net expenses to average net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
assets | | 1.95 | % | | | 1.95 | % | | 1.95 | % | | | 1.95 | % | | 1.95 | % | | 1.95 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | (0.95 | )% | | | (0.67 | )% | | (1.18 | )% | | | (1.08 | )% | | (0.73 | )% | | (0.99 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 52.65 | % | | | 111.74 | % | | 106.86 | % | | | 170.12 | % | | 158.26 | % | | 158.39 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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THE ALGER FUNDS II
Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Alger Mid Cap Focus Fund | | | | | | | | | Class I | | | | | | | | | |
| Six months | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | |
| 4/30/2017 | (i) | 10/31/2016 | | 10/31/2015 | | 10/31/2014 | | 10/31/2013 | | 10/31/2012 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 11.13 | | $ | | 12.93 | | $ | 13.73 | | $ | | 13.85 | | $ | | 10.82 | | $ | | 9.84 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss(ii) | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
on investments | | 1.26 | | | | (1.14 | ) | | 0.33 | | | | 1.33 | | | | 3.66 | | | | 1.01 | |
Total from investment operations | | 1.25 | | | | (1.15 | ) | | 0.24 | | | | 1.27 | | | | 3.65 | | | | 0.98 | |
Dividends from net investment income | – | | | | – | | | (0.08 | ) | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | – | | | | (0.65 | ) | | (0.96 | ) | | | (1.39 | ) | | | (0.62 | ) | | | – | |
Return of capital | | – | | | | – | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 12.38 | | $ | | 11.13 | | $ | 12.93 | | $ | | 13.73 | | $ | | 13.85 | | $ | | 10.82 | |
Total return(iii) | | 11.23 | % | | | (9.29 | )% | | 1.72 | % | | | 9.84 | % | | | 35.44 | % | | | 10.00 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000's | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
omitted) | $ | 1,798 | | $ | | 1,576 | | $ | 1,968 | | $ | | 1,975 | | $ | | 1,815 | | $ | | 1,180 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
net assets | | 2.61 | % | | | 2.59 | % | | 2.50 | % | | | 2.79 | % | | | 4.07 | % | | | 5.95 | % |
Ratio of expense reimbursements to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | (1.41 | )% | | | (1.29 | )% | | (1.07 | )% | | | (1.49 | )% | | | (2.77 | )% | | | (4.68 | )% |
Ratio of net expenses to average net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
assets | | 1.20 | % | | | 1.30 | % | | 1.43 | % | | | 1.30 | % | | | 1.30 | % | | | 1.27 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | (0.19 | )% | | | (0.07 | )% | | (0.66 | )% | | | (0.41 | )% | | | (0.08 | )% | | | (0.33 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 52.65 | % | | | 111.74 | % | | 106.86 | % | | | 170.12 | % | | | 158.26 | % | | | 158.39 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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THE ALGER FUNDS II
Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | |
Alger Mid Cap Focus Fund | | | Class Z | |
|
| | Six months | | From 10/14/2016 | |
| | | ended | | (commencement of operations) to | |
| | 4/30/2017 | (i) | | | 10/31/2016 | (ii) |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 11.13 | | $ | 11.25 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT | | | | | | | | | |
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(iii) | | | – | | | | | 0.04 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | | | |
on investments | | | 1.26 | | | | | (0.16 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | | 1.26 | | | | | (0.12 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 12.39 | | $ | 11.13 | |
Total return(iv) | | | 11.32 | % | | | | (1.07 | )% |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000's | | | | | | | | | |
omitted) | $ | 136 | | $ | 99 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average | | | | | | | | | |
net assets | | | 10.45 | % | | | | 34.74 | % |
Ratio of expense reimbursements to | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | | (9.46 | )% | | | | (33.75 | )% |
Ratio of net expenses to average net | | | | | | | | | |
assets | | | 0.99 | % | | | | 0.99 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | | 0.03 | % | | | | 8.35 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 52.65 | % | | | | 111.74 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements. | | | | | | | | |
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Ratios have been annualized; total return has not been annualized; portfolio turnover is for the twelve months then ended.
(iii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iv) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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THE ALGER FUNDS II
Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Alger Dynamic Opportunities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | Class A | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six months | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | ended | | | Year ended | | | Year ended | | | Year ended | | | Year ended | | | Year ended | |
| | 4/30/2017 | (i) | | 10/31/2016 | | | 10/31/2015 | | | 10/31/2014 | | | 10/31/2013 | | | 10/31/2012 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 11.63 | | | $ | | 12.48 | | | $ | | 12.86 | | | $ | | 12.90 | | | $ | | 11.12 | | | $ | 10.64 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss(ii) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
on investments | | | 1.24 | | | | | (0.34 | ) | | | | 0.55 | | | | | 0.96 | | | | | 1.94 | | | | 0.77 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 1.15 | | | | | (0.51 | ) | | | | 0.36 | | | | | 0.76 | | | | | 1.78 | | | | 0.63 | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | (0.04 | ) | | | | (0.34 | ) | | | | (0.74 | ) | | | | (0.80 | ) | | | | – | | | | (0.15 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 12.74 | | | $ | | 11.63 | | | $ | | 12.48 | | | $ | | 12.86 | | | $ | | 12.90 | | | $ | 11.12 | |
Total return(iii) | | | 9.89 | % | | | | (4.22 | )% | | | | 2.86 | % | | | | 6.15 | % | | | | 16.01 | % | | | 6.07 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000's | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
omitted) | $ | 23,382 | | $ | 30,031 | | $ | 67,533 | | $ | 48,464 | | $ | 36,712 | | $ | 21,741 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
net assets | | | 2.37%(iv) | | | | | 2.38 | %(v) | | | | 2.20%(vi) | | | | | 2.46%(vii) | | | 2.61%(viii) | | | | 2.98 | %(ix) |
Ratio of expense reimbursements to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | (0.03 | )% | | | (0.36 | )% |
Ratio of net expenses to average net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
assets | | | 2.37 | % | | | | 2.38 | % | | | | 2.20 | % | | | | 2.46 | % | | | | 2.58 | % | | | 2.62 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | | (1.54 | )% | | | | (1.43 | )% | | | | (1.51 | )% | | | | (1.57 | )% | | | | (1.37 | )% | | | (1.26 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 146.67 | % | | | | 146.73 | % | | | | 178.19 | % | | | | 205.45 | % | | | | 201.50 | % | | | 257.74 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
(iv) Includes 0.53% related to dividend expense on short positions and interest expense for the period ended 4/30/17
(v) Includes 0.58% related to dividend expense on short positions and interest expense for the period ended 10/31/16
(vi) Includes 0.44% related to dividend expense on short positions and interest expense for the period ended 10/31/15
(vii) Includes 0.57% related to dividend expense on short positions and interest expense for the period ended 10/31/14
(viii) Includes 0.58% related to dividend expense on short positions and interest expense for the period ended 10/31/13
(ix) Includes 0.62% related to dividend expense on short positions and interest expense for the period ended 10/31/12
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THE ALGER FUNDS II
Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Alger Dynamic Opportunities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fund | | | | | | | | | | | Class C | | | | | | | | |
| Six months | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | ended | | Year ended | | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | |
| 4/30/2017 | (i) | 10/31/2016 | | | 10/31/2015 | | | | 10/31/2014 | | 10/31/2013 | | 10/31/2012 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 11.07 | | $ | | 11.98 | | | $ | | 12.47 | | $ | 12.62 | | $ | | 10.95 | | $ | 10.57 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss(ii) | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | (0.22 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
on investments | | 1.19 | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | | 0.53 | | | | | 0.94 | | | | 1.92 | | | 0.75 | |
Total from investment operations | | 1.05 | | | | (0.57 | ) | | | | 0.25 | | | | | 0.65 | | | | 1.67 | | | 0.53 | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | | (0.74 | ) | | | | (0.80 | ) | | | – | | | (0.15 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 12.08 | | $ | | 11.07 | | | $ | | 11.98 | | $ | 12.47 | | $ | | 12.62 | | $ | 10.95 | |
Total return(iii) | | 9.49 | % | | | (5.00 | )% | | | | 2.11 | % | | | | 5.38 | % | | | 15.15 | % | | 5.25 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000's | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
omitted) | $ | 6,089 | | $ | | 7,120 | | $ | 10,136 | | $ | 5,808 | | $ | | 1,407 | | $ | 622 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
net assets | | 3.19%(iv) | | | | 3.14 | %(v) | | | | 2.98%(vi) | | | | | 3.23%(vii) | | 3.36%(viii) | | | 4.00 | %(ix) |
Ratio of expense reimbursements to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | – | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | (0.03 | )% | | (0.62 | )% |
Ratio of net expenses to average net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
assets | | 3.19 | % | | | 3.14 | % | | | | 2.98 | % | | | | 3.23 | % | | | 3.33 | % | | 3.38 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | (2.36 | )% | | | (2.19 | )% | | | | (2.28 | )% | | | | (2.36 | )% | | | (2.13 | )% | | (2.05 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 146.67 | % | | | 146.73 | % | | | | 178.19 | % | | | | 205.45 | % | | | 201.50 | % | | 257.74 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
(iv) Includes 0.53% related to dividend expense on short positions and interest expense for the period ended 4/30/17
(v) Includes 0.59% related to dividend expense on short positions and interest expense for the period ended 10/31/16
(vi) Includes 0.44% related to dividend expense on short positions and interest expense for the period ended 10/31/15
(vii) Includes 0.59% related to dividend expense on short positions and interest expense for the period ended 10/31/14
(viii) Includes 0.58% related to dividend expense on short positions and interest expense for the period ended 10/31/13
(ix) Includes 0.63% related to dividend expense on short positions and interest expense for the period ended 10/31/12
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THE ALGER FUNDS II
Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Alger Dynamic Opportunities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | Class Z | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six months | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | ended | | | Year ended | | | Year ended | | | Year ended | | | Year ended | | | Year ended | |
| | 4/30/2017 | (i) | | 10/31/2016 | | | 10/31/2015 | | | 10/31/2014 | | | 10/31/2013 | | | 10/31/2012 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 11.83 | | | $ | | 12.64 | | | $ | | 12.99 | | | $ | | 12.98 | | | $ | | 11.16 | | | $ | | 10.66 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss(ii) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | | (0.10 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
on investments | | | 1.27 | | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | | 0.55 | | | | | 0.97 | | | | | 1.95 | | | | | 0.75 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 1.19 | | | | | (0.47 | ) | | | | 0.39 | | | | | 0.81 | | | | | 1.82 | | | | | 0.65 | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | (0.04 | ) | | | | (0.34 | ) | | | | (0.74 | ) | | | | (0.80 | ) | | | | – | | | | | (0.15 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 12.98 | | | $ | | 11.83 | | | $ | | 12.64 | | | $ | | 12.99 | | | $ | | 12.98 | | | $ | | 11.16 | |
Total return(iii) | | | 10.07 | % | | | | (3.92 | )% | | | | 3.16 | % | | | | 6.52 | % | | | | 16.29 | % | | | | 6.34 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000's | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
omitted) | $ | 49,758 | | $ | 44,947 | | $ | 46,966 | | $ | 29,828 | | $ | 20,504 | | $ | 17,158 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
net assets | | | 2.08%(iv) | | | | | 2.07 | %(v) | | | | 1.93%(vi) | | | | | 2.18%(vii) | | | 2.34%(viii) | | | | | 2.73 | %(ix) |
Ratio of expense reimbursements to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | (0.35 | )% |
Ratio of net expenses to average net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
assets | | | 2.08 | % | | | | 2.07 | % | | | | 1.93 | % | | | | 2.18 | % | | | | 2.34 | % | | | | 2.38 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | | (1.27 | )% | | | | (1.13 | )% | | | | (1.23 | )% | | | | (1.29 | )% | | | | (1.08 | )% | | | | (0.90 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 146.67 | % | | | | 146.73 | % | | | | 178.19 | % | | | | 205.45 | % | | | | 201.50 | % | | | | 257.74 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
(iv) Includes 0.53% related to dividend expense on short positions and interest expense for the period ended 4/30/17
(v) Includes 0.58% related to dividend expense on short positions and interest expense for the period ended 10/31/16
(vi) Includes 0.44% related to dividend expense on short positions and interest expense for the period ended 10/31/15
(vii) Includes 0.57% related to dividend expense on short positions and interest expense for the period ended 10/31/14
(viii) Includes 0.58% related to dividend expense on short positions and interest expense for the period ended 10/31/13
(ix) Includes 0.62% related to dividend expense on short positions and interest expense for the period ended 10/31/12
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THE ALGER FUNDS II
Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Alger Emerging Markets Fund | | | | | | | | | Class A | | | | | | | | | |
| Six months | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | |
| 4/30/2017 | (i) | 10/31/2016 | | 10/31/2015 | | 10/31/2014 | | 10/31/2013 | | 10/31/2012 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 9.09 | | $ | | 8.55 | | $ | 9.44 | | $ | 9.57 | | $ | 8.52 | | $ | | 8.32 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(ii) | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | 0.02 | | | | 0.03 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
on investments | | 0.66 | | | | 0.56 | | | (0.86 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | 1.19 | | | | 0.17 | |
Total from investment operations | | 0.64 | | | | 0.55 | | | (0.89 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | 1.21 | | | | 0.20 | |
Dividends from net investment income | – | | | | (0.01 | ) | | – | | | | – | | | (0.16 | ) | | | – | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 9.73 | | $ | | 9.09 | | $ | 8.55 | | $ | 9.44 | | $ | 9.57 | | $ | | 8.52 | |
Total return(iii) | | 7.04 | % | | | 6.41 | % | | (9.43 | )% | | | (1.36 | )% | | 14.31 | % | | | 2.40 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000's | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
omitted) | $ | 5,629 | | $ | | 5,931 | | $ | 8,270 | | $ | | 6,931 | | $ | 5,260 | | $ | | 1,176 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
net assets | | 2.12 | % | | | 2.43 | % | | 2.71 | % | | | 2.99 | % | | 3.49 | % | | | 4.43 | % |
Ratio of expense reimbursements to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | (0.57 | )% | | | (0.83 | )% | | (1.01 | )% | | | (1.29 | )% | | (1.79 | )% | | | (2.73 | )% |
Ratio of net expenses to average net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
assets | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.70 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | (0.55 | )% | | | (0.10 | )% | | (0.31 | )% | | | (0.13 | )% | | 0.19 | % | | | 0.31 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 43.79 | % | | | 65.84 | % | | 84.93 | % | | | 98.25 | % | | 103.59 | % | | | 150.09 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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THE ALGER FUNDS II
Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Alger Emerging Markets Fund | | | | | | | | | Class C | | | | | | | | |
| Six months | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | |
| 4/30/2017 | (i) | 10/31/2016 | | 10/31/2015 | | | 10/31/2014 | | 10/31/2013 | | 10/31/2012 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 8.76 | | $ | | 8.30 | | $ | 9.23 | | $ | 9.42 | | $ | 8.37 | | $ | 8.23 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss(ii) | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | (0.06 | ) | | (0.05 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
on investments | | 0.64 | | | | 0.52 | | | (0.84 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | 1.17 | | | 0.19 | |
Total from investment operations | | 0.58 | | | | 0.46 | | | (0.93 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | 1.11 | | | 0.14 | |
Dividends from net investment income | – | | | | – | | | – | | | | – | | | (0.06 | ) | | – | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 9.34 | | $ | | 8.76 | | $ | 8.30 | | $ | 9.23 | | $ | 9.42 | | $ | 8.37 | |
Total return(iii) | | 6.62 | % | | | 5.54 | % | | (10.08 | )% | | | (2.02 | )% | | 13.34 | % | | 1.70 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000's | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
omitted) | $ | 3,029 | | $ | | 2,849 | | $ | 2,581 | | $ | 2,151 | | $ | 484 | | $ | 151 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
net assets | | 2.91 | % | | | 3.21 | % | | 3.51 | % | | | 3.79 | % | | 4.75 | % | | 5.61 | % |
Ratio of expense reimbursements to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | (0.61 | )% | | | (0.86 | )% | | (1.06 | )% | | | (1.34 | )% | | (2.30 | )% | | (3.16 | )% |
Ratio of net expenses to average net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
assets | | 2.30 | % | | | 2.35 | % | | 2.45 | % | | | 2.45 | % | | 2.45 | % | | 2.45 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | (1.30 | )% | | | (0.80 | )% | | (1.01 | )% | | | (0.84 | )% | | (0.73 | )% | | (0.57 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 43.79 | % | | | 65.84 | % | | 84.93 | % | | | 98.25 | % | | 103.59 | % | | 150.09 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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THE ALGER FUNDS II
Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Alger Emerging Markets Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | Class I | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six months | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | ended | | | Year ended | | | Year ended | | | Year ended | | | Year ended | | Year ended | |
| | 4/30/2017 | (i) | | 10/31/2016 | | | 10/31/2015 | | | 10/31/2014 | | | 10/31/2013 | | 10/31/2012 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 9.04 | | | $ | | 8.50 | | | $ | 9.38 | | | $ | 9.51 | | | $ | 8.48 | | $ | | 8.28 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(ii) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.01 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
on investments | | | 0.65 | | | | | 0.55 | | | | (0.85 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 1.19 | | | | 0.19 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.63 | | | | | 0.54 | | | | (0.88 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 1.20 | | | | 0.20 | |
Dividends from net investment income | – | | | –(iii) | | | | – | | | | – | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | – | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 9.67 | | | $ | | 9.04 | | | $ | 8.50 | | | $ | 9.38 | | | $ | 9.51 | | $ | | 8.48 | |
Total return(iv) | | | 6.97 | % | | | | 6.39 | % | | | (9.38 | )% | | | (1.37 | )% | | | 14.26 | % | | | 2.42 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000's | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
omitted) | $ | 14,947 | | $ | 14,006 | | $ | 11,814 | | $ | 11,451 | | $ | 10,218 | | $ | | 8,712 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
net assets | | | 2.02 | % | | | | 2.32 | % | | | 2.64 | % | | | 2.92 | % | | | 3.45 | % | | | 4.28 | % |
Ratio of expense reimbursements to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | | (0.47 | )% | | | | (0.72 | )% | | | (0.94 | )% | | | (1.22 | )% | | | (1.75 | )% | | | (2.58 | )% |
Ratio of net expenses to average net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
assets | | | 1.55 | % | | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.70 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | | (0.55 | )% | | | )% | (0.06 | )% | | | (0.35 | )% | | | (0.16 | )% | | | 0.06 | % | | | 0.15 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 43.79 | % | | | | 65.84 | % | | | 84.93 | % | | | 98.25 | % | | | 103.59 | % | | | 150.09 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Amount was less than $0.005 per share.
(iv) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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THE ALGER FUNDS II
Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Alger Emerging Markets Fund | | | | | | | Class Z | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | From 2/28/2014 | |
| | | Six months ended 4/30/2017 (i) | | | | Year ended 10/31/2016 | | | | Year ended 10/31/2015 | | | | (commencement of operations) to 10/31/2014 (ii) | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 9.12 | | | $ | 8.56 | | $ | 9.41 | | $ | 9.24 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(iii) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.02 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
on investments | | | 0.66 | | | | 0.56 | | | | (0.86 | ) | | | 0.15 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.65 | | | | 0.58 | | | | (0.85 | ) | | | 0.17 | |
Dividends from net investment income | – | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | – | | | | – | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 9.77 | | | $ | 9.12 | | $ | 8.56 | | $ | 9.41 | |
Total return(iv) | | | 7.13 | % | | | 6.78 | % | | | (9.03 | )% | | | 1.84 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000's | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
omitted) | $ | 20,251 | | $ | 17,568 | | $ | | 4,294 | | $ | 3,667 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
net assets | | | 1.79 | % | | | 2.09 | % | | | 2.55 | % | | | 3.35 | % |
Ratio of expense reimbursements to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | | (0.54 | )% | | | (0.82 | )% | | | (1.30 | )% | | | (2.10 | )% |
Ratio of net expenses to average net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
assets | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.27 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.25 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | | (0.25 | )% | | | 0.29 | % | | | 0.20 | % | | | 0.29 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 43.79 | % | | | 65.84 | % | | | 84.93 | % | | | 98.25 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Ratios have been annualized; total return has not been annualized; portfolio turnover is for the twelve months then ended.
(iii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iv) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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THE ALGER FUNDS II
Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
| | | | | | |
Alger Emerging Markets Fund | | Class Y | | |
|
| Six months | | From 5/9/2016 | |
| | ended | | (commencement of operations) to | |
| 4/30/2017 | (i) | 10/31/2016 | (ii) |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 9.06 | | $ | 7.94 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT | | | | | | |
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | |
Net investment income(iii) | | – | | | 0.03 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain on | | | | | | |
investments | | 0.66 | | | 1.09 | |
Total from investment operations | | 0.66 | | | 1.12 | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 9.72 | | $ | 9.06 | |
Total return(iv) | | 7.28 | % | | 14.11 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000's | | | | | | |
omitted) | $ | 125 | | $ | 114 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average | | | | | | |
net assets | | 2.72 | % | | 4.86 | % |
Ratio of expense reimbursements to | | | | | | |
average net assets | | (1.67 | )% | | (3.81 | )% |
Ratio of net expenses to average net | | | | | | |
assets | | 1.05 | % | | 1.05 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | | | | | | |
average net assets | | (0.04 | )% | | 0.73 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 43.79 | % | | 65.84 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements. | | | | | |
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Ratios have been annualized; total return has not been annualized; portfolio turnover is for the twelve months then ended.
(iii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iv) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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THE ALGER FUNDS II
Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | |
Alger Emerging Markets Fund | | Class Y-2 | |
|
| Six months | | From 5/9/2016 | |
| | ended | | (commencement of operations) to | |
| 4/30/2017 | (i) | 10/31/2016 | (ii) |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 9.06 | | $ | | 7.94 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT | | | | | | | |
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(iii) | | – | | | | 0.03 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain on | | | | | | | |
investments | | 0.66 | | | | 1.09 | |
Total from investment operations | | 0.66 | | | | 1.12 | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 9.72 | | $ | | 9.06 | |
Total return(iv) | | 7.28 | % | | | 14.11 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000's | | | | | | | |
omitted) | $ | 123 | | $ | | 114 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average | | | | | | | |
net assets | | 2.73 | % | | | 4.88 | % |
Ratio of expense reimbursements to | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | (1.74 | )% | | | (3.87 | )% |
Ratio of net expenses to average net | | | | | | | |
assets | | 0.99 | % | | | 1.01 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | | | | | | | |
average net assets | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.79 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 43.79 | % | | | 65.84 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements. | | | | | | |
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Ratios have been annualized; total return has not been annualized; portfolio turnover is for the twelve months then ended.
(iii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iv) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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THE ALGER FUNDS II
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
NOTE 1 — General:
The Alger Funds II (the “Trust”) is a diversified open-end registered investment company
organized as a business trust under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The
Trust qualifies as an investment company as defined in Financial Accounting Standards
Board Accounting Standards Codification 946-Financial Services – Investment Companies.
The Trust operates as a series company currently offering an unlimited number of shares
of beneficial interest in five funds—Alger Spectra Fund, Alger Responsible Investing Fund
(formerly Alger Green Fund), Alger Mid Cap Focus Fund, Alger Dynamic Opportunities
Fund and Alger Emerging Markets Fund (collectively, the “Funds” or individually, each a
“Fund”). The Funds normally invest primarily in equity securities and each has an investment
objective of long-term capital appreciation.
Each Fund offers one or more of the following share classes: Class A shares, Class C shares,
Class I shares, Class Y shares, Class Y-2 shares and Class Z shares. Class A shares are
generally subject to an initial sales charge while Class C shares are generally subject to a
deferred sales charge. Class I shares, Class Y shares, Class Y-2 shares and Class Z shares
are sold to institutional investors without an initial or deferred sales charge. Each class
has identical rights to assets and earnings, except that each share class bears the pro rata
allocation of the Fund’s expense other than a Class Expense (not including advisory or
custodial fees or other expenses related to the management of the Fund’s assets) to a share
class.
Alger Green Fund changed its name to Alger Responsible Investing Fund effective
December 30, 2016.
NOTE 2 — Significant Accounting Policies:
(a) Investment Valuation: The Funds value their financial instruments at fair value using
independent dealers or pricing services under policies approved by the Trust’s Board of
Trustees (“Board”). Investments are valued on each day the New York Stock Exchange (the
“NYSE”) is open, as of the close of the NYSE (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard time).
Equity securities and option contracts for which valuation information is readily available are
valued at the last quoted sales price or official closing price as reported by an independent
pricing service on the primary market or exchange on which they are traded. In the absence
of quoted sales, such securities are valued at the bid price or, in the absence of a recent
bid price, the equivalent as obtained from one or more of the major market makers for the
securities to be valued.
The industry classifications of the Funds’ investments, as presented in the accompanying
Schedules of Investments, represent management’s belief as to the most meaningful
presentation of the classification of such investments. For Fund compliance purposes, the
Funds’ industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications
used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or rating group indexes, with the
primary source being Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS).
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Debt securities generally trade in the over-the-counter market. Debt securities with
remaining maturities of more than sixty days at the time of acquisition are valued on
the basis of last available bid prices or current market quotations provided by dealers
or pricing services. In determining the value of a particular investment, pricing services
may use certain information with respect to transactions in such investments, quotations
from dealers, pricing matrixes, market transactions in comparable investments, various
relationships observed in the market between investments and calculated yield measures
based on valuation technology commonly employed in the market for such investments.
Asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities are valued by independent pricing services
using models that consider estimated cash flows of each tranche of the security, establish a
benchmark yield and develop an estimated tranche-specific spread to the benchmark yield
based on the unique attributes of the tranche. Debt securities with a remaining maturity of
sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost which approximates market value.
Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value, as
determined in good faith pursuant to procedures established by the Board.
Securities in which the Funds invest may be traded in foreign markets that close before the
close of the NYSE. Developments that occur between the close of the foreign markets
and the close of the NYSE may result in adjustments to the foreign closing prices to reflect
what the investment adviser, pursuant to policies established by the Board, believes to be
the fair value of these securities as of the close of the NYSE. The Funds may also fair value
securities in other situations, for example, when a particular foreign market is closed but the
Funds are open.
Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification 820 – Fair Value
Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”) defines fair value as the price that the Funds
would receive upon selling an investment in a timely transaction to an independent buyer
in the principal or most advantageous market of the investment. ASC 820 established a
three-tier hierarchy to maximize the use of observable market data and minimize the use of
unobservable inputs and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure
purposes. Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in
pricing the asset or liability and may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs
are based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Funds. Unobservable
inputs are inputs that reflect the Funds’ own assumptions based on the best information
available in the circumstances. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in the three
broad Levels listed below.
• Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
• Level 2 – significant other observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar
investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
• Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Funds’ own assumptions in
determining the fair value of investments)
The Funds’ valuation techniques are generally consistent with either the market or the
income approach to fair value. The market approach considers prices and other relevant
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information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets
to measure fair value. The income approach converts future amounts to a current, or
discounted, single amount. These fair value measurements are determined on the basis
of the value indicated by current market expectations about such future events. Inputs
for Level 1 include exchange-listed prices and broker quotes in an active market. Inputs
for Level 2 include the last trade price in the case of a halted security, an exchange-listed
price which has been adjusted for fair value factors, and prices of closely related securities.
Additional Level 2 inputs include an evaluated price which is based upon a compilation of
observable market information such as spreads for fixed income and preferred securities.
Inputs for Level 3 include revenue multiples, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation
and amortization (“EBITDA”) multiples, discount rates, and the probabilities of success of
certain outcomes. Such unobservable market information may be obtained from a company’s
financial statements and from industry studies, market data, and market indicators such as
benchmarks and indexes. Because of the inherent uncertainty and often limited markets for
restricted securities, the values may significantly differ from the values if there was an active
market.
Valuation processes are determined by a Valuation Committee (“Committee”) established
by the Board and comprised of representatives of the Trust’s investment adviser. The
Committee reports its fair valuation determinations to the Board which is responsible for
approving valuation policy and procedures.
While the Committee meets on an as-needed basis, the Committee generally meets
quarterly to review and evaluate the effectiveness of the procedures for making fair value
determinations. The Committee considers, among other things, the results of quarterly
back testing of the fair value model for foreign securities, pricing comparisons between
primary and secondary price sources, the outcome of price challenges put to the Funds’
pricing vendor, and variances between transactional prices and previous mark-to-markets.
The Funds will record a change to a security’s fair value level if new inputs are available
or it becomes evident that inputs previously considered for leveling have changed or are
no longer relevant. Transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3 are recognized at the end of the
reporting period.
(b) Cash and Cash Equivalents: Cash and cash equivalents include U.S. dollars, foreign cash
and overnight time deposits.
(c) Securities Transactions and Investment Income: Securities transactions are recorded on a
trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from securities transactions are recorded on the
identified cost basis. Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date and interest
income is recognized on the accrual basis.
Premiums and discounts on debt securities purchased are amortized or accreted over the
lives of the respective securities
(d) Foreign Currency Translations: The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S.
dollars. Foreign currencies, investments and other assets and liabilities are translated into
U.S. dollars at the prevailing rates of exchange on the valuation date. Purchases and sales
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of investment securities and income and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars at the
prevailing exchange rates on the respective dates of such transactions.
Net realized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions represent net gains and losses
from the disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains and losses realized between the
trade dates and settlement dates of security transactions, and the difference between the
amount of net investment income accrued and the U.S. dollar amount actually received.
The effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on investments in securities
are included in realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments in the accompanying
Statements of Operations.
(e) Short Sales: Securities sold short represent an obligation to deliver the securities at a
future date. A Fund may sell a security it does not own in anticipation of a decline in the
value of that security before the delivery date. When a Fund sells a security short, it must
borrow the security sold short and deliver it to the broker-dealer through which it made
the short sale. Dividends paid on securities sold short are disclosed as an expense on the
Statement of Operations. A gain, limited to the price at which the Fund sold the security
short, or a loss, unlimited in size, will be recognized upon the termination of a short sale.
To secure its obligation to deliver to the broker-dealer the securities sold short, the Fund
must segregate an amount of cash or liquid securities with its custodian equal to any excess
of the current market value of the securities sold short over any cash or liquid securities
deposited as collateral with the broker in connection with the short sale (not including the
proceeds of the short sale). As a result of that requirement, the Fund will not gain any
leverage merely by selling short, except to the extent that it earns interest or other income
or gains on the segregated cash or liquid securities while also being subject to gain or loss
from the securities sold short.
(f) Option Contracts: When a Fund writes an option, an amount equal to the premium received
by the Fund is recorded as a liability and is subsequently adjusted to the current fair value
of the option written. Premiums received from writing options that expire unexercised are
treated by the Fund on the expiration date as realized gains from investments. The difference
between the premium and the amount paid on effecting a closing purchase transaction,
including brokerage commissions, is also treated as a realized gain, or, if the premium is less
than the amount paid for the closing purchase transaction, as a realized loss. If a call option
is exercised, the premium is added to the proceeds from the sale of the underlying security
in determining whether the Fund has realized a gain or loss. If a put option is exercised, the
premium reduces the cost basis of the securities purchased by the Fund. The Fund, as writer
of an option, bears the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security
underlying the written option.
The Funds may also purchase put and call options. Each Fund pays a premium which is
included in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an investment and subsequently
marked to market to reflect the current value of the option. Premiums paid for purchasing
options which expire are treated as realized losses. The risk associated with purchasing put
and call options is limited to the premium paid. Premiums paid for purchasing options
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which are exercised or closed are added to the amounts paid or offset against the proceeds
on the underlying security to determine the realized gain or loss.
(g) Lending of Fund Securities: The Funds may lend their securities to financial institutions,
provided that the market value of the securities loaned will not at any time exceed one
third of a Fund’s total assets, as defined in its prospectuses. The Funds earn fees on the
securities loaned, which are included in interest income in the accompanying Statements
of Operations. In order to protect against the risk of failure by the borrower to return the
securities loaned or any delay in the delivery of such securities, the loan is collateralized by
cash or securities that are maintained with the Custodian in an amount equal to at least 102
percent of the current market value of U.S. loaned securities or 105 percent for non-U.S.
loaned securities. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of
business of the Fund. Any required additional collateral is delivered to the Custodian and
any excess collateral is returned to the borrower on the next business day. In the event the
borrower fails to return the loaned securities when due, the Funds may take the collateral
to replace the securities. If the value of the collateral is less than the purchase cost of
replacement securities, the Custodian shall be responsible for any shortfall, but only to
the extent that the shortfall is not due to any diminution in collateral value, as defined in
the securities lending agreement. The Funds are required to maintain the collateral in a
segregated account and determine its value each day until the loaned securities are returned.
Cash collateral may be invested as determined by the Funds. Collateral is returned to the
borrower upon settlement of the loan. There were no securities loaned as of April 30, 2017.
(h) Dividends to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions payable to shareholders are
recorded by the Funds on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from net investment income and
distributions from net realized gains are declared and paid annually after the end of the fiscal
year in which earned.
Each class is treated separately in determining the amounts of dividends from net investment
income payable to holders of its shares.
The characterization of distributions to shareholders for financial reporting purposes is
determined in accordance with federal income tax rules. Therefore, the source of a Fund’s
distributions may be shown in the accompanying financial statements as either from, or in
excess of, net investment income, net realized gain on investment transactions or return of
capital, depending on the type of book/tax differences that may exist. Capital accounts within
the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book/tax differences. Reclassifications
result primarily from the difference in tax treatment of net operating losses, passive foreign
investment companies, and foreign currency transactions. The reclassifications are done
annually at fiscal year end and have no impact on the net asset values of the Funds, and are
designed to present each Fund’s capital accounts on a tax basis.
(i) Federal Income Taxes: It is each Fund’s policy to comply with the requirements of the
Internal Revenue Code Subchapter M applicable to regulated investment companies and to
distribute all of its taxable income to its shareholders. Provided the Funds maintain such
compliance, no federal income tax provision is required. Each Fund is treated as a separate
entity for the purpose of determining such compliance.
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Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification 740 – Income
Taxes (“ASC 740”) requires the Funds to measure and recognize in their financial statements
the benefit of a tax position taken (or expected to be taken) on an income tax return if such
position will more likely than not be sustained upon examination based on the technical
merits of the position. No tax years are currently under investigation. The Funds file
income tax returns in the U.S., as well as New York State and New York City. The statute
of limitations on the tax returns for Alger Spectra Fund, Alger Responsible Investing Fund,
Alger Mid Cap Focus Fund, Alger Dynamic Opportunities Fund and Alger Emerging
Markets Fund remains open for the tax years 2013-2016. Management does not believe
there are any uncertain tax positions that require recognition of a tax liability.
(j) Allocation Methods: The Trust accounts separately for the assets, liabilities and operations
of each Fund. Expenses directly attributable to each Fund are charged to that Fund’s
operations; expenses which are applicable to all Funds are allocated among them based on
net assets. Income, realized and unrealized gains and losses, and expenses of each Fund
are allocated among the Fund’s classes based on relative net assets, with the exception of
distribution fees, transfer agency fees, and shareholder servicing and related fees.
(k) Estimates: These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which require using estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts therein. These unaudited interim financial
statements reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to
present a fair statement of results for the interim period. Actual results may differ from
those estimates. All such estimates are of normal recurring nature.
NOTE 3 — Investment Advisory Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates:
(a) Investment Advisory Fees: Fees incurred by each Fund, pursuant to the provisions of
the Trust’s Investment Advisory Agreement with Fred Alger Management, Inc. (“Alger
Management” or the “Manager”), are payable monthly and computed based on the following
rates. The actual rate paid as a percentage of average daily net assets, for the six months
ended April 30, 2017, is set forth below under the heading “Actual Rate.”:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Tier 1 | | | Tier 2 | | | | Tier 3 | | | | Tier 4 | | | | Tier 5 | | | Actual Rate | |
Alger Spectra | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fund(a) | | 0.900 | % | | 0.750 | % | | | 0.650 | % | | | 0.550 | % | | | 0.450 | % | | 0.785 | % |
Alger Responsible | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investing Fund(b) | 0.710 | | | 0.650 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | 0.710 | |
Alger Mid Cap | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Focus Fund(b) | | 0.750 | | | 0.700 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | 0.750 | |
Alger Dynamic | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Opportunities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fund(b) | | 1.200 | | | 1.000 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | 1.200 | |
Alger Emerging | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Markets Fund(c) | | 1.100 | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | 1.100 | |
(a) Tier 1 rate is paid on assets up to $2 billion, Tier 2 rate is paid on assets between $2 and
$4 billion, Tier 3 rate is paid on assets between $4 and $6 billion, Tier 4 rate is paid on assets
between $6 and $8 billion, and Tier 5 rate is paid on assets in excess of $8 billion.
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(b) Tier 1 rate is paid on assets up to $1 billion and Tier 2 rate is paid on assets in excess of
$1 billion.
(c) Tier 1 rate is paid on all assets.
Alger Management has established expense caps for several share classes, effective through
February 28, 2018, for Alger Responsible Investing Fund Class A, I and Z shares, Alger Mid
Cap Focus Fund Class A, C, I and Z shares, Alger Dynamic Fund Class A, C and Z shares
and Alger Emerging Markets Class A, C, I, Y, Y-2 and Z shares whereby it reimburses the
share classes if annualized operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage, dividend
expense and extraordinary expenses) exceed the rates, based on average daily net assets,
listed below:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | FEES WAIVED / |
| | | | | | | | | | | REIMBURSED FOR |
| | | | | | | CLASS | | | | THE YEAR ENDED |
| | | | | | | | | | | OCTOBER 31, |
| A | | C | | I | | Y | Y-2 | Z | | | 2017 |
Alger Responsible Investing Fund | 1.35 | % | – | | 1.35 | % | – | – | 0.90 | % | | $ | 22,173 |
Alger Mid Cap Focus Fund | 1.20 | | 1.95 | % | 1.20 | | – | – | 0.99 | | | | 64,434 |
Alger Dynamic Opportunities Fund | 1.95 | | 2.70 | | – | | – | – | 1.60 | | | | — |
Alger Emerging Markets Fund | 1.55 | | 2.30 | | 1.55 | | 1.05% | 0.99% | 1.25 | | | | 43,819 |
Fred Alger Management, Inc. may recoup reimbursed expenses during the one-year term of
the expense reimbursement contract if the expense ratio falls below the stated limitation.
In addition to the fee cap, Alger Management voluntarily reduced its advisory fee for the
Alger Emerging Markets Fund by $60,000 for the six months ended April 30, 2017.
(b) Administration Fees: Fees incurred by each Fund, pursuant to the provisions of the Trust’s
Administration Agreement with Fred Alger Management, Inc., are payable monthly and
computed based on the average daily net assets of each Fund at the annual rate of 0.0275%.
(c) Distribution Fees: The Trust has adopted a distribution plan pursuant to which Class
A shares, Class C shares and Class I shares of each Fund pay Fred Alger & Company,
Incorporated, the distributor (the “Distributor” or “Alger Inc.”), a fee at the annual rate
listed below of the respective average daily net assets of the share class of the designated
Fund to compensate Alger Inc. for its activities and expenses incurred in distributing the
share class and shareholder servicing. Fees paid may be more or less than the expenses
incurred by Alger Inc.
| | |
| FEE | |
SHARE CLASS | RATE | |
A | 0.25 | % |
C | 1.00 | |
I | 0.25 | |
(d) Sales Charges: Purchases and sales of shares of the Funds may be subject to initial sales
charges or contingent deferred sales charges. The contingent deferred sales charges are
used by Alger Inc. to offset distribution expenses previously incurred. Sales charges do not
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represent expenses of the Trust. For the six months ended April 30, 2017 the initial sales
charges and contingent deferred sales charges imposed, all of which were retained by Alger
Inc., were as follows:
| | | | |
| | | | CONTINGENT |
| INITIAL SALES | DEFERRED SALES |
| | CHARGES | | CHARGES |
Alger Spectra Fund | $ | 3,771 | $ | 74,485 |
Alger Responsible Investing Fund | | 105 | | 19 |
Alger Mid Cap Focus Fund | | – | | – |
Alger Dynamic Opportunities Fund | | – | | 1,080 |
Alger Emerging Markets Fund | | 15 | | 196 |
(e) Brokerage Commissions: During the six months ended April 30, 2017, Alger Spectra
Fund, Alger Responsible Investing Fund, Alger Mid Cap Focus Fund, Alger Dynamic
Opportunities Fund and Alger Emerging Markets Fund paid Alger Inc., an affiliate of Alger
Management, $469,170, $7,437, $1,505, $24,436, and $15 respectively, in connection with
securities transactions.
(f) Shareholder Administrative Fees: The Trust has entered into a shareholder administrative
services agreement with Alger Management, to compensate Alger Management for its
liaison and administrative oversight of Boston Financial Data Services, Inc., the transfer
agent, and other related services. The Funds compensate Alger Management at the annual
rate of 0.0165% of their respective average daily net assets for the Class A and Class C
shares and 0.01% of their respective average daily net assets of the Class I shares, Class Y
shares, Class Y-2 shares and Class Z shares for these services.
Alger Management makes payments to intermediaries that provide sub-accounting services
to omnibus accounts invested in the Funds. A portion of the fees paid by Alger Management
to intermediaries that provide sub-accounting services are charged back to the appropriate
Fund, subject to certain limitations, as approved by the Board. For the six months ended
April 30, 2017, Alger Management charged back to Alger Spectra Fund, Alger Responsible
Investing Fund, Alger Mid Cap Focus Fund, Alger Dynamic Opportunities Fund and Alger
Emerging Markets Fund $979,855, $20,553, $151, $9,972 and $4,685, respectively, for
these services, which are included in transfer agent fees and expenses in the accompanying
Statements of Operations.
(g) Trustees’ Fees: Effective March 1, 2016, each Independent Trustee receives a fee of
$27,250 for each board meeting attended, to a maximum of $109,000 per annum, paid pro
rata by each fund in the Alger Fund Complex, plus travel expenses incurred for attending
the meeting. The term “Alger Fund Complex” refers to the Fund, The Alger Institutional
Funds, The Alger Funds II, The Alger Portfolios and Alger Global Fund, each of which is a
registered investment company managed by Fred Alger Management, Inc. The Independent
Trustee appointed as Chairman of the Board of Trustees receives additional compensation
of $26,000 per annum paid pro rata by each fund in the Alger Fund Complex. Additionally,
each member of the Audit Committee receives a fee of $2,500 for each Audit Committee
meeting attended to a maximum of $10,000 per annum, paid pro rata by each fund in the
Alger Fund Complex.
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(h) Interfund Trades: The Funds engage in purchase and sale transactions with other funds
advised by Alger Management. There were no interfund trades during the six months ended
April 30, 2017.
(i) Interfund Loans: The Funds, along with other funds advised by Alger Management, may
borrow money from and lend money to each other for temporary or emergency purposes.
To the extent permitted under its investment restrictions, each fund may lend uninvested
cash in an amount up to 15% of its net assets to other funds. If a fund has borrowed from
other funds and has aggregate borrowings from all sources that exceed 10% of the fund’s
total assets, such fund will secure all of its loans from other funds. The interest rate charged
on interfund loans is equal to the average of the overnight time deposit rate and bank loan
rate available to the funds. There were no interfund loans outstanding as of April 30, 2017.
During the six months ended April 30, 2017, Alger Spectra Fund and Alger Responsible
Investing Fund incurred interfund loan interest expense of $5,719 and $32, respectively, and
Alger Spectra Fund earned interfund loan interest income of $8,885.
(j) Other Transactions with Affiliates: Certain officers of the Trust are directors and officers of
Alger Management and Alger Inc. At April 30, 2017, Alger Management and its affiliated
entities owned the following shares:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | SHARE CLASS | | | | | |
| | | A | | C | | I | | Y | | Y -2 | Z | |
Alger Spectra Fund | | 1,674,466 | | 16,104 | | 15,898 | | — | | — | 101,796 | |
Alger Responsible Investing Fund | | | — | | — | | — | | — | | | — | 11,307 | |
Alger Mid Cap Focus Fund | | 436,253 | | 15,690 | | 135,923 | | — | | | — | 8,889 | |
Alger Dynamic Opportunities Fund | | | — | | 106 | | — | | — | | — | 1,917,926 | |
Alger Emerging Markets Fund | | | 103 | | 101 | | 1,008,138 | | 12,598 | | | 12,598 | 125,903 | |
NOTE 4 — Securities Transactions:
The following summarizes the securities transactions by the Trust, other than U.S.
Government securities, short-term securities, purchased options and short sales, for the six
months ended April 30, 2017:
| | | | | | |
| | | PURCHASES | | | SALES |
Alger Spectra Fund | | $ | 2,344,263,840 | | $ | 2,765,510,993 |
Alger Responsible Investing Fund | | | 11,146,100 | | | 29,471,646 |
Alger Mid Cap Focus Fund | | | 4,044,309 | | | 4,272,659 |
Alger Dynamic Opportunities Fund | | | 92,615,425 | | | 96,641,406 |
Alger Emerging Markets Fund | | | 17,561,274 | | | 16,891,158 |
Transactions in foreign securities may involve certain considerations and risks not typically
associated with those of U.S. companies because of, among other factors, the level of
governmental supervision and regulation of foreign security markets, and the possibility of
political or economic instability. Additional risks associated with investing in the emerging
markets include increased volatility, limited liquidity, and less stringent regulatory and legal
system.
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NOTE 5 — Borrowing:
The Funds may borrow from their custodian on an uncommitted basis. Each Fund pays the
custodian a market rate of interest, generally based upon the London Interbank Offered
Rate. The Funds may also borrow from other funds advised by Alger Management,
as discussed in Note 3(i). For the six months ended April 30, 2017, the Funds had the
following borrowings:
| | | | | |
| AVERAGE DAILY | WEIGHTED AVERAGE | |
| | BORROWING | | INTEREST RATE | |
Alger Spectra Fund | $ | 520,413 | | 1.63 | % |
Alger Responsible Investing Fund | | 6,492 | | 2.34 | |
Alger Dynamic Opportunities Fund | | 110,712 | | 2.57 | |
Alger Emerging Markets Fund | | 114 | | 1.87 | |
The highest amount borrowed during the six months ended April 30, 2017 for each Fund
was as follows:
| | |
| HIGHEST BORROWING |
Alger Spectra Fund | $ | 28,402,488 |
Alger Responsible Investing Fund | | 225,811 |
Alger Dynamic Opportunities Fund | | 16,295,003 |
Alger Emerging Markets Fund | | 14,347 |
NOTE 6 — Share Capital:
(a) The Trust has an unlimited number of authorized shares of beneficial interest of $.001
par value which are presently divided into five series. Each series is divided into separate
classes. The transactions of shares of beneficial interest were as follows:
V
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED | | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED | |
| | APRIL 30, 2017 | | | | OCTOBER 31, 2016 | |
| | SHARES | | | | | AMOUNT | | | | SHARES | | | | | AMOUNT | |
Alger Spectra Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 7,244,431 | | | $ | | 127,942,792 | | | | 22,459,638 | | | $ | | 376,448,174 | |
Shares converted from Class C | | 29 | | | | | 490 | | | | — | | | | | — | |
Dividends reinvested | | 1,644,891 | | | | | 27,798,404 | | | | 7,841,338 | | | | | 134,790,655 | |
Shares redeemed | | (20,575,037 | ) | | (361,208,893 | ) | | | (55,164,586 | ) | | (949,972,686 | ) |
Net decrease | | (11,685,686) | | | $ | | (205,467,207) | | | | (24,863,610) | | | $ | | (438,733,857) | |
Class C: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 2,035,462 | | | $ | | 33,420,115 | | | | 11,405,489 | | | $ | | 179,771,128 | |
Shares converted to Class A | | (31 | ) | | | | (490 | ) | | | — | | | | | — | |
Dividends reinvested | | 828,254 | | | | | 13,044,996 | | | | 3,746,272 | | | | | 60,577,530 | |
Shares redeemed | | (11,340,373 | ) | | (184,866,645 | ) | | | (15,006,117 | ) | | (236,215,817 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | | (8,476,688) | | | $ | | (138,402,024) | | | | 145,644 | | | $ | | 4,132,841 | |
Class I: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 6,312,703 | | | $ | | 111,885,393 | | | | 26,907,311 | | | $ | | 453,822,973 | |
Dividends reinvested | | 913,763 | | | | | 15,579,664 | | | | 5,773,974 | | | | | 100,120,707 | |
Shares redeemed | | (38,706,215 | ) | | (675,175,842 | ) | | | (28,268,868 | ) | | (473,296,328 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | | (31,479,749) | | | $ | | (547,710,785) | | | | 4,412,417 | | | $ | | 80,647,352 | |
Class Z: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 48,241,920 | | | $ | | 854,266,865 | | | | 51,225,696 | | | $ | | 892,038,721 | |
Dividends reinvested | | 1,735,218 | | | | | 29,863,103 | | | | 5,203,469 | | | | | 90,748,498 | |
Shares redeemed | | (22,988,828 | ) | | (411,546,231 | ) | | | (32,957,491 | ) | | (553,713,537 | ) |
Net increase | | 26,988,310 | | | $ | | 472,583,737 | | | | 23,471,674 | | | $ | | 429,073,682 | |
|
Alger Responsible Investing Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 222,629 | | | $ | | 2,118,047 | | | | 462,409 | | | $ | | 4,132,579 | |
Dividends reinvested | | 118,267 | | | | | 1,079,778 | | | | 42,735 | | | | | 397,861 | |
Shares redeemed | | (617,513 | ) | | | | (5,829,332 | ) | | | (735,643 | ) | | | | (6,721,779 | ) |
Net decrease | | (276,617 | ) | | $ | | (2,631,507 | ) | | | (230,499 | ) | | $ | | (2,191,339 | ) |
Class C: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 47,476 | | | $ | | 411,511 | | | | 79,419 | | | $ | | 671,004 | |
Dividends reinvested | | 22,899 | | | | | 195,096 | | | | 8,206 | | | | | 72,049 | |
Shares redeemed | | (75,655 | ) | | | | (663,818 | ) | | | (109,021 | ) | | | | (921,632 | ) |
Net decrease | | (5,280 | ) | | $ | | (57,211 | ) | | | (21,396 | ) | | $ | | (178,579 | ) |
Class I: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 221,412 | | | $ | | 2,085,922 | | | | 1,219,128 | | | $ | | 10,977,360 | |
Dividends reinvested | | 119,765 | | | | | 1,091,057 | | | | 63,193 | | | | | 587,695 | |
Shares redeemed | | (2,232,778 | ) | | | | (20,672,525 | ) | | | (2,751,331 | ) | | | | (24,524,569 | ) |
Net decrease | | (1,891,601 | ) | | $ | | (17,495,546 | ) | | | (1,469,010 | ) | | $ | | (12,959,514 | ) |
Class Z: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 572,161 | | | $ | | 5,398,978 | | | | 10,870 | | | $ | | 100,000 | |
Dividends reinvested | | 3,678 | | | | | 33,577 | | | | — | | | | | — | |
Shares redeemed | | (72,936 | ) | | | | (690,242 | ) | | | — | | | | | — | |
Net increase | | 502,903 | | | $ | | 4,742,313 | | | | 10,870 | | | $ | | 100,000 | |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED | | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED | |
| | APRIL 30, 2017 | | | | OCTOBER 31, 2016 | |
| | SHARES | | | | AMOUNT | | | | SHARES | | | | AMOUNT | |
Alger Mid Cap Focus Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 432 | | $ | | 5,268 | | | | 18,521 | | $ | | 218,620 | |
Dividends reinvested | | — | | | | — | | | | 27,796 | | | | 338,004 | |
Shares redeemed | | (6,291 | ) | | | (75,537 | ) | | | (19,040 | ) | | | (215,100 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | | (5,859 | ) | $ | | (70,269 | ) | | | 27,277 | | $ | | 341,524 | |
Class C: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 899 | | $ | | 10,000 | | | | 7,211 | | $ | | 77,824 | |
Dividends reinvested | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,555 | | | | 17,866 | |
Shares redeemed | | (2,984 | ) | | | (34,068 | ) | | | (2,569 | ) | | | (27,765 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | | (2,085 | ) | $ | | (24,068 | ) | | | 6,197 | | $ | | 67,925 | |
Class I: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 5,119 | | $ | | 60,367 | | | | 11,104 | | $ | | 128,273 | |
Dividends reinvested | | — | | | | — | | | | 7,127 | | | | 86,456 | |
Shares redeemed | | (1,388 | ) | | | (16,928 | ) | | | (28,896 | ) | | | (346,428 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | | 3,731 | | $ | | 43,439 | | | | (10,665 | ) | $ | | (131,699 | ) |
Class Z: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 2,077 | | $ | | 25,000 | | | | 8,889 | | $ | | 100,000 | |
Net increase | | 2,077 | | $ | | 25,000 | | | | 8,889 | | $ | | 100,000 | |
|
Alger Dynamic Opportunities Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 186,213 | | $ | | 2,314,312 | | | | 728,813 | | $ | | 8,593,757 | |
Dividends reinvested | | 6,496 | | | | 78,411 | | | | 92,399 | | | | 1,126,347 | |
Shares redeemed | | (939,667 | ) | | | (11,526,304 | ) | | | (3,650,521 | ) | | | (44,124,416 | ) |
Net decrease | | (746,958 | ) | $ | | (9,133,581 | ) | | | (2,829,309 | ) | $ | | (34,404,312 | ) |
Class C: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 10,934 | | $ | | 125,312 | | | | 225,463 | | $ | | 2,559,720 | |
Dividends reinvested | | 1,879 | | | | 21,569 | | | | 24,644 | | | | 288,086 | |
Shares redeemed | | (151,738 | ) | | | (1,749,352 | ) | | | (452,884 | ) | | | (5,078,536 | ) |
Net decrease | | (138,925 | ) | $ | | (1,602,471 | ) | | | (202,777 | ) | $ | | (2,230,730 | ) |
Class Z: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 484,296 | | $ | | 6,115,475 | | | | 3,489,434 | | $ | | 42,763,119 | |
Dividends reinvested | | 11,829 | | | | 145,260 | | | | 152,963 | | | | 1,892,152 | |
Shares redeemed | | (461,808 | ) | | | (5,757,718 | ) | | | (3,556,489 | ) | | | (42,344,017 | ) |
Net increase | | 34,317 | | $ | | 503,017 | | | | 85,908 | | $ | | 2,311,254 | |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED | | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED | |
| | APRIL 30, 2017 | | | | OCTOBER 31, 2016 | |
| | SHARES | | | | AMOUNT | | | | SHARES | | | | AMOUNT | |
Alger Emerging Markets Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 81,020 | | $ | | 730,541 | | | | 352,921 | | $ | | 2,953,303 | |
Dividends reinvested | | — | | | | — | | | | 578 | | | | 4,778 | |
Shares redeemed | | (154,645 | ) | | | (1,393,456 | ) | | | (668,231 | ) | | | (5,552,598 | ) |
Net decrease | | (73,625 | ) | $ | | (662,915 | ) | | | (314,732 | ) | $ | | (2,594,517 | ) |
Class C: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 62,287 | | $ | | 553,061 | | | | 121,899 | | $ | | 993,807 | |
Shares redeemed | | (63,022 | ) | | | (538,469 | ) | | | (107,944 | ) | | | (864,186 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | | (735 | ) | $ | | 14,592 | | | | 13,955 | | $ | | 129,621 | |
Class I: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 223,667 | | $ | | 2,070,238 | | | | 369,492 | | $ | | 3,112,644 | |
Dividends reinvested | | — | | | | — | | | | 488 | | | | 4,013 | |
Shares redeemed | | (227,286 | ) | | | (2,020,565 | ) | | | (210,490 | ) | | | (1,649,529 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | | (3,619 | ) | $ | | 49,673 | | | | 159,490 | | $ | | 1,467,128 | |
Class Y: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 289 | | $ | | 2,700 | | | | 12,598 | | $ | | 100,000 | |
Net increase | | 289 | | $ | | 2,700 | | | | 12,598 | | $ | | 100,000 | |
Class Y-2: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | — | | $ | | — | | | | 12,598 | | $ | | 100,000 | |
Net increase | | — | | $ | | — | | | | 12,598 | | $ | | 100,000 | |
Class Z: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 477,073 | | $ | | 4,361,348 | | | | 1,782,637 | | $ | | 15,311,270 | |
Dividends reinvested | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,860 | | | | 15,394 | |
Shares redeemed | | (331,047 | ) | | | (2,911,318 | ) | | | (359,635 | ) | | | (2,918,791 | ) |
Net increase | | 146,026 | | $ | | 1,450,030 | | | | 1,424,862 | | $ | | 12,407,873 | |
NOTE 7 — Income Tax Information:
At October 31, 2016, Alger Emerging Markets Fund, for federal income tax purposes, had
capital loss carryforwards as set forth in the table below. These amounts may be applied
against future net realized gains.
| | | | |
| Alger Mid Cap | Alger Emerging |
Expiration Dates | | Focus Fund | Markets Fund |
POST ACT | $ | 113,611 | $ | 5,105,361 |
Total | | 113,611 | | 5,105,361 |
Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, capital losses
incurred by the Funds on or after January 1, 2011 (Post Act) will not be subject to expiration.
In addition, losses incurred on or after January 1, 2011 must be utilized prior to the utilization
of capital loss carryforwards above
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is
determined annually and is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales,
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
U.S. Internal Revenue Code Section 988 currency transactions, nondeductible expenses
on dividends sold short, the tax treatment of partnerships investments, the realization of
unrealized appreciation of passive foreign investment companies, and return of capital from
real estate investment trust investments.
NOTE 8 — Fair Value Measurements
The following is a summary of the inputs used as of April 30, 2017 in valuing the Funds’
investments carried at fair value on a recurring basis. Based upon the nature, characteristics,
and risks associated with their investments, the Funds have determined that presenting them
by security type and sector is appropriate.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Alger Spectra Fund | | | | TOTAL FUND | | | | LEVEL 1 | | | | LEVEL 2 | | | | LEVEL 3 | |
COMMON STOCKS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary | $ | | | 1,153,342,409 | $ | | | 1,153,342,409 | | | | | — | | | | — | |
Consumer Staples | | | | 201,544,107 | | 201,544,107 | | | | | — | | | | — | |
Energy | | | | 102,266,429 | | 102,266,429 | | | | | — | | | | — | |
Financials | | | | 235,060,459 | | 235,060,459 | | | | | — | | | | — | |
Health Care | | | | 766,505,706 | | 766,505,706 | | | | | — | | | | — | |
Industrials | | | | 339,097,361 | | 339,097,361 | | | | | — | | | | — | |
Information Technology | | | | | 2,313,627,814 | | | | 2,311,510,199 | | | | | — | | | 2,117,615 | * |
Materials | | | | 56,412,395 | | 56,412,395 | | | | | — | | | | — | |
Telecommunication Services | | | | 65,458,393 | | 65,458,393 | | | | | — | | | | — | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | $ | 5,233,315,073 | $ | 5,231,197,458 | | | | | — | | $ | | 2,117,615 | |
CORPORATE BONDS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Information Technology | | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | —* | |
MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financials | | | | 53,755,076 | | 53,755,076 | | | | | — | | | | — | |
PREFERRED STOCKS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care | | | | 19,564,446 | | | | — | | | | | — | | 19,564,446 | |
Information Technology | | | | | 9,761,440 | | | | — | | | | | — | | | 9,761,440 | * |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS | | $ | 29,325,886 | | | | — | | | | | — | | $ | | 29,325,886 | |
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Real Estate | | | | 98,843,167 | | 98,843,167 | | | | | — | | | | — | |
SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financials | | | | | 3,083,823 | | | | — | | | | | — | | | 3,083,823 | |
WARRANTS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Information Technology | | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | —* | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SECURITIES | $ | 5,418,323,025 | $ | 5,383,795,701 | | | | | — | | $ | | 34,527,324 | |
SECURITIES SOLD SHORT | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | | 24,105,224 | | 24,105,224 | | | | | — | | | | — | |
Financials | | | | 17,824,337 | | 17,824,337 | | | | | — | | | | — | |
Industrials | | | | 13,870,161 | | 13,870,161 | | | | | — | | | | — | |
Information Technology | | | | 72,099,156 | | 72,099,156 | | | | | — | | | | — | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | $ | 127,898,878 | | $ | | 127,898,878 | | | | | — | | | | — | |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
*Alger Spectra Fund’s shares of Choicestream Inc. common preferred stock, corporate
bonds and warrants are classified as a Level 3 investment and are fair valued at zero as of
April 30, 2017.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Alger Responsible Investing Fund | | | TOTAL FUND | | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 |
COMMON STOCKS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary | $ 10,859,059 | $ | 10,859,059 | | | | — | | | — |
Consumer Staples | | | | 1,969,643 | | | 1,969,643 | | | | — | | | — |
Energy | | | | 377,218 | | | 377,218 | | | | — | | | — |
Financials | | | | 1,588,573 | | | 1,588,573 | | | | — | | | — |
Health Care | | | | 7,274,674 | | | 7,274,674 | | | | — | | | — |
Industrials | | | | 8,112,051 | | | 8,112,051 | | | | — | | | — |
Information Technology | | | 21,959,823 | | 21,959,823 | | | | — | | | —** |
Materials | | | | 309,100 | | | 309,100 | | | | — | | | — |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | $ | 52,450,141 | | $ | | 52,450,141 | | | | — | | | — |
CORPORATE BONDS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Information Technology | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | —** |
PREFERRED STOCKS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Information Technology | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | —** |
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Real Estate | | | | 568,490 | | | 568,490 | | | | — | | | — |
WARRANTS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Information Technology | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | —** |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SECURITIES | $ | 53,018,631 | | $ | | 53,018,631 | | | | — | | | — |
**Alger Responsible Investing Fund’s shares of Choicestream Inc. common, preferred
stock, corporate bonds and warrants are classified as a Level 3 investment and are fair valued
at zero as of April 30, 2017.
| | | | | | | | | | |
Alger Mid Cap Focus Fund | TOTAL FUND | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 |
COMMON STOCKS | | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary | $ | 817,353 | $ | 817,353 | | | — | | | — |
Consumer Staples | | 271,759 | | 271,759 | | | — | | | — |
Energy | | 198,705 | | 198,705 | | | — | | | — |
Financials | | 435,589 | | 435,589 | | | — | | | — |
Health Care | | 1,548,722 | | 1,548,722 | | | — | | | — |
Industrials | | 1,670,582 | | 1,670,582 | | | — | | | — |
Information Technology | | 1,849,644 | | 1,849,644 | | | — | | | — |
Materials | | 588,618 | | 588,618 | | | — | | | — |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | $ | 7,380,972 | $ | 7,380,972 | | | — | | | — |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Alger Mid Cap Focus Fund | | | TOTAL FUND | | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | |
MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financials | | | | 146,521 | | | 146,521 | | | — | | | — | |
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financials | | | | 181,976 | | | 181,976 | | | — | | | — | |
Real Estate | | | | 250,974 | | | 250,974 | | | — | | | — | |
TOTAL REAL ESTATE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
INVESTMENT TRUST | $ | 432,950 | | $ | | 432,950 | | | — | | | — | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SECURITIES | $ | 7,960,443 | | $ | | 7,960,443 | | | — | | | — | |
|
|
Alger Dynamic Opportunities Fund | | | TOTAL FUND | | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | |
COMMON STOCKS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary | $ | 8,660,848 | | $ | 8,660,848 | | | — | | | — | |
Consumer Staples | | | | 457,966 | | | 457,966 | | | — | | | — | |
Energy | | | | 1,054,688 | | | 1,054,688 | | | — | | | — | |
Financials | | | | 6,349,570 | | | 6,349,570 | | | — | | | — | |
Health Care | | | 13,699,348 | | 13,699,348 | | | — | | | — | |
Industrials | | | | 9,206,075 | | | 9,206,075 | | | — | | | — | |
Information Technology | | | 23,713,740 | | 23,466,590 | | 206,985 | | 40,165 | |
Materials | | | | 443,901 | | | 443,901 | | | — | | | — | |
Real Estate | | | | 1,416,999 | | | 1,416,999 | | | — | | | — | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | $ | 65,003,135 | | $ | | 64,755,985 | $ | | 206,985 | $ | | 40,165 | |
MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financials | | | | 612,482 | | | 612,482 | | | — | | | — | |
PREFERRED STOCKS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care | | | | 308,407 | | | | — | | | — | | 308,407 | |
Information Technology | | | | 185,142 | | | | — | | | — | | 185,142 | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS | $ | 493,549 | | | | — | | | — | $ | | 493,549 | |
PURCHASED OPTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | | 1,757,390 | | | 1,757,390 | | | — | | | — | |
Consumer Staples | | | | 70 | | | | — | | 70 | | | — | |
Financials | | | | 4,833 | | | 4,833 | | | — | | | — | |
Health Care | | | | 289,195 | | | 289,195 | | | — | | | — | |
Information Technology | | | | 11,960 | | | 11,960 | | | — | | | — | |
TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS | $ | 2,063,448 | | $ | | 2,063,378 | $ | | 70 | | | — | |
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Real Estate | | | | 652,674 | | | 652,674 | | | — | | | — | |
RIGHTS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care | | | | 274,172 | | | | — | | | — | | | 274,172 | *** |
SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financials | | | | 180,833 | | | | — | | | — | | 180,833 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SECURITIES | $ | 69,280,293 | | $ | | 68,084,519 | $ | | 207,055 | $ | | 988,719 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Alger Dynamic Opportunities Fund | | TOTAL FUND | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 |
SECURITIES SOLD SHORT | | | | | | | | | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 2,434,008 | | 2,434,008 | | | | — | | | — |
Consumer Staples | | | 96,560 | | 96,560 | | | | — | | | — |
Energy | | | 346,027 | | 346,027 | | | | — | | | — |
Financials | | | 2,141,099 | | 2,141,099 | | | | — | | | — |
Health Care | | | 4,448,498 | | 4,448,498 | | | | — | | | — |
Industrials | | | 4,416,175 | | 4,416,175 | | | | — | | | — |
Information Technology | | | 4,708,761 | | 4,708,761 | | | | — | | | — |
Market Indices | | | 1,434,769 | | 1,434,769 | | | | — | | | — |
Materials | | | 118,624 | | 118,624 | | | | — | | | — |
Utilities | | | 144,819 | | 144,819 | | | | — | | | — |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | $ | 20,289,340 | $ | 20,289,340 | | | | — | | | — |
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST | | | | | | | | | | | |
Real Estate | | | 290,769 | | 290,769 | | | | — | | | — |
TOTAL SECURITIES SOLD SHORT $ | 20,580,109 | $ | 20,580,109 | | | | — | | | — |
***Alger Dynamic Opportunities Fund’s holdings of Adolor Corp.’s rights are classified as
a Level 3 investment and fair valued at zero as of April 30, 2017.
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Alger Emerging Markets Fund | | TOTAL FUND | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 |
COMMON STOCKS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary | | $ | 4,501,362 | $ | 1,298,029 | $ | 3,203,333 | | | — |
Consumer Staples | | | 3,386,141 | | 1,507,125 | | 1,879,016 | | | — |
Energy | | | 2,179,446 | | 229,649 | | 1,949,797 | | | — |
Financials | | | 9,994,032 | | 1,979,960 | | 8,014,072 | | | — |
Health Care | | | 2,146,943 | | 405,611 | | 1,741,332 | | | — |
Industrials | | | 3,268,231 | | 884,494 | | 2,383,737 | | | — |
Information Technology | | 10,729,908 | | 3,123,446 | | 7,606,462 | | | — |
Materials | | | 4,114,099 | | 759,012 | | 3,355,087 | | | — |
Real Estate | | | 410,411 | | 410,411 | | | — | | | — |
Telecommunication Services | | | 978,638 | | | — | | 978,638 | | | — |
Utilities | | | 382,704 | | | — | | 382,704 | | | — |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | $ | 42,091,915 | $ | | 10,597,737 | $ | | 31,494,178 | | | — |
PREFERRED STOCKS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Energy | | | 457,891 | | 457,891 | | | — | | | — |
SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLE | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financials | | | 49,113 | | | — | | | — | | 49,113 |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SECURITIES | | $ | 42,598,919 | $ | | 11,055,628 | $ | | 31,494,178 | $ | | 49,113 |
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| | | | |
| | FAIR VALUE | |
| MEASUREMENTS | |
| USING SIGNIFICANT | |
| UNOBSERVABLE | |
| INPUTS (LEVEL 3) | |
Alger Spectra Fund | Common Stocks | |
Opening balance at November 1, 2016 | $ | 2,664,434 | |
Transfers into Level 3 | | | – | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | | – | |
Total gains or losses | | | | |
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments | | – | |
Included in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | (546,819 | ) |
Purchases and sales | | | | |
Purchases | | – | |
Sales | | – | |
Closing balance at April 30, 2017 | | | 2,117,615 | |
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in net realized | | | | |
and unrealized gain (loss) attributable to change in unrealized appreciation | | | | |
(depreciation) relating to investments still held at 4/30/2017 | $ | (546,819 | ) |
|
Alger Spectra Fund | Corporate Bonds | |
Opening balance at November 1, 2016 | $ | 838,287 | |
Transfers into Level 3 | | | – | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | | – | |
Total gains or losses | | | | |
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments | | – | |
Included in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | (838,287 | ) |
Purchases and sales | | | | |
Purchases | | – | |
Sales | | – | |
Closing balance at April 30, 2017 | | | 0 | |
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in net realized | | | | |
and unrealized gain (loss) attributable to change in unrealized appreciation | | | | |
(depreciation) relating to investments still held at 4/30/2017 | $ | (838,287 | ) |
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| | | | |
| | FAIR VALUE | |
| MEASUREMENTS | |
| USING SIGNIFICANT | |
| UNOBSERVABLE | |
| INPUTS (LEVEL 3) | |
Alger Spectra Fund | Preferred Stocks | |
Opening balance at November 1, 2016 | $ | 36,027,817 | |
Transfers into Level 3 | | | – | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | | – | |
Total gains or losses | | | | |
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments | | – | |
Included in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | (6,701,931 | ) |
Purchases and sales | | | | |
Purchases | | – | |
Sales | | – | |
Closing balance at April 30, 2017 | | | 29,325,886 | |
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in net realized | | | | |
and unrealized gain (loss) attributable to change in unrealized appreciation | | | | |
(depreciation) relating to investments still held at 4/30/2017 | $ | (6,701,931 | ) |
|
| Special Purpose | |
Alger Spectra Fund | | | Vehicle | |
Opening balance at November 1, 2016 | $ | 2,821,272 | |
Transfers into Level 3 | | | – | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | | – | |
Total gains or losses | | | | |
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments | | – | |
Included in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | 262,551 | |
Purchases and sales | | | | |
Purchases | | – | |
Sales | | – | |
Closing balance at April 30, 2017 | | | 3,083,823 | |
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in net realized | | | | |
and unrealized gain (loss) attributable to change in unrealized appreciation | | | | |
(depreciation) relating to investments still held at 4/30/2017 | $ | 262,551 | |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | | | |
| | FAIR VALUE | |
| MEASUREMENTS | |
| USING SIGNIFICANT | |
| UNOBSERVABLE | |
| INPUTS (LEVEL 3) | |
Alger Spectra Fund | | | Warrants | |
Opening balance at November 1, 2016 | $ | 821,521 | |
Transfers into Level 3 | | | – | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | | – | |
Total gains or losses | | | | |
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments | | – | |
Included in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | (821,521 | ) |
Purchases and sales | | | | |
Purchases | | – | |
Sales | | – | |
Closing balance at April 30, 2017 | | | 0 | |
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in net realized | | | | |
and unrealized gain (loss) attributable to change in unrealized appreciation | | | | |
(depreciation) relating to investments still held at 4/30/2017 | $ | (821,521 | ) |
|
| | FAIR VALUE | |
| MEASUREMENTS | |
| USING SIGNIFICANT | |
| UNOBSERVABLE | |
| INPUTS (LEVEL 3) | |
Alger Responsible Investing Fund | Common Stocks | |
Opening balance at November 1, 2016 | $ | 0 | |
Transfers into Level 3 | | | – | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | | – | |
Total gains or losses | | | | |
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments | | – | |
Included in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | – | |
Purchases and sales | | | | |
Purchases | | – | |
Sales | | – | |
Closing balance at April 30, 2017 | | | 0 | |
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in net realized | | | | |
and unrealized gain (loss) attributable to change in unrealized appreciation | | | | |
(depreciation) relating to investments still held at 4/30/2017 | $ | – | |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | | | |
| | FAIR VALUE | |
| MEASUREMENTS | |
| USING SIGNIFICANT | |
| UNOBSERVABLE | |
| INPUTS (LEVEL 3) | |
Alger Responsible Investing Fund | Corporate Bonds | |
Opening balance at November 1, 2016 | $ | 10,518 | |
Transfers into Level 3 | | | – | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | | – | |
Total gains or losses | | | | |
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments | | – | |
Included in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | (10,518 | ) |
Purchases and sales | | | | |
Purchases | | – | |
Sales | | – | |
Closing balance at April 30, 2017 | | | 0 | |
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in net realized | | | | |
and unrealized gain (loss) attributable to change in unrealized appreciation | | | | |
(depreciation) relating to investments still held at 4/30/2017 | $ | (10,518 | ) |
|
Alger Responsible Investing Fund | Preferred Stocks | |
Opening balance at November 1, 2016 | $ | 41,193 | |
Transfers into Level 3 | | | – | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | | – | |
Total gains or losses | | | | |
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments | | – | |
Included in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | (41,193 | ) |
Purchases and sales | | | | |
Purchases | | – | |
Sales | | – | |
Closing balance at April 30, 2017 | | | 0 | |
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in net realized | | | | |
and unrealized gain (loss) attributable to change in unrealized appreciation | | | | |
(depreciation) relating to investments still held at 4/30/2017 | $ | (41,193 | ) |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | | | |
| | FAIR VALUE | |
| MEASUREMENTS | |
| USING SIGNIFICANT | |
| UNOBSERVABLE | |
| INPUTS (LEVEL 3) | |
Alger Responsible Investing Fund | | | Warrants | |
Opening balance at November 1, 2016 | $ | 10,308 | |
Transfers into Level 3 | | | – | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | | – | |
Total gains or losses | | | | |
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments | | – | |
Included in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | (10,308 | ) |
Purchases and sales | | | | |
Purchases | | – | |
Sales | | – | |
Closing balance at April 30, 2017 | | | 0 | |
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in net realized | | | | |
and unrealized gain (loss) attributable to change in unrealized appreciation | | | | |
(depreciation) relating to investments still held at 4/30/2017 | $ | (10,308 | ) |
|
| | FAIR VALUE | |
| MEASUREMENTS | |
| USING SIGNIFICANT | |
| UNOBSERVABLE | |
| INPUTS (LEVEL 3) | |
Alger Dynamic Opportunities Fund | Common Stocks | |
Opening balance at November 1, 2016 | $ | 50,536 | |
Transfers into Level 3 | | | – | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | | – | |
Total gains or losses | | | | |
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments | | – | |
Included in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | (10,371 | ) |
Purchases and sales | | | | |
Purchases | | – | |
Sales | | – | |
Closing balance at April 30, 2017 | | | 40,165 | |
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in net realized | | | | |
and unrealized gain (loss) attributable to change in unrealized appreciation | | | | |
(depreciation) relating to investments still held at 4/30/2017 | $ | (10,371 | ) |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | | | | |
| | FAIR VALUE | | |
| MEASUREMENTS | | |
| USING SIGNIFICANT | | |
| UNOBSERVABLE | | |
| INPUTS (LEVEL 3) | | |
Alger Dynamic Opportunities Fund | Preferred Stocks | | |
Opening balance at November 1, 2016 | $ | 706,240 | | |
Transfers into Level 3 | | | – | | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | | – | | |
Total gains or losses | | | | | |
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments | | 702,936 | | |
Included in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | 16,592 | | |
Purchases and sales | | | | | |
Purchases | | – | | |
Sales | | (932,219 | ) | |
Closing balance at April 30, 2017 | | | 493,549 | | |
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in net realized | | | | | |
and unrealized gain (loss) attributable to change in unrealized appreciation | | | | | |
(depreciation) relating to investments still held at 4/30/2017 | $ | 719,528 | | |
|
Alger Dynamic Opportunities Fund | | | Rights | | |
Opening balance at November 1, 2016 | $ | – | | * |
Transfers into Level 3 | | | – | | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | | – | | |
Total gains or losses | | | | | |
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments | | – | | |
Included in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | 206,533 | | |
Purchases and sales | | | | | |
Purchases | | 67,638 | | |
Sales | | – | | |
Closing balance at April 30, 2017 | | | 274,171 | | |
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in net realized | | | | | |
and unrealized gain (loss) attributable to change in unrealized appreciation | | | | | |
(depreciation) relating to investments still held at 4/30/2017 | $ | 206,533 | | * |
*Alger Dynamic Fund’s Level 3 rights are fair valued at zero at the beginning and ending of the period. | | | | | |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | | | |
| | FAIR VALUE | |
| MEASUREMENTS | |
| USING SIGNIFICANT | |
| UNOBSERVABLE | |
| INPUTS (LEVEL 3) | |
| Special Purpose | |
Alger Dynamic Opportunities Fund | | | Vehicle | |
Opening balance at November 1, 2016 | $ | 165,437 | |
Transfers into Level 3 | | | – | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | | – | |
Total gains or losses | | | | |
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments | | – | |
Included in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | 15,396 | |
Purchases and sales | | | | |
Purchases | | – | |
Sales | | – | |
Closing balance at April 30, 2017 | | | 180,833 | |
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in net realized | | | | |
and unrealized gain (loss) attributable to change in unrealized appreciation | | | | |
(depreciation) relating to investments still held at 4/30/2017 | $ | 15,396 | |
|
|
Alger Dynamic Opportunities Fund | Escrow Receivable | |
Opening balance at November 1, 2016 | $ | – | |
Transfers into Level 3 | | | – | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | | – | |
Total gains or losses | | | | |
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments | | – | |
Included in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | 70,677 | |
Purchases and sales | | | | |
Purchases | | 23,147 | |
Sales | | – | |
Closing balance at April 30, 2017 | | | 93,824 | |
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in net realized | | | | |
and unrealized gain (loss) attributable to change in unrealized appreciation | | | | |
(depreciation) relating to investments still held at 4/30/2017 | $ | 70,677 | |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | | | |
| | FAIR VALUE | |
| MEASUREMENTS | |
| USING SIGNIFICANT | |
| UNOBSERVABLE | |
| INPUTS (LEVEL 3) | |
| | FAIR VALUE | |
| MEASUREMENTS | |
| USING SIGNIFICANT | |
| UNOBSERVABLE | |
| INPUTS (LEVEL 3) | |
| Special Purpose | |
Alger Emerging Markets Fund | | | Vehicle | |
Opening balance at November 1, 2016 | $ | 44,932 | |
Transfers into Level 3 | | | – | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | | – | |
Total gains or losses | | | | |
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments | | – | |
Included in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | 4,181 | |
Purchases and sales | | | | |
Purchases | | – | |
Sales | | – | |
Closing balance at April 30, 2017 | | | 49,113 | |
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in net realized | | | | |
and unrealized gain (loss) attributable to change in unrealized appreciation | | | | |
(depreciation) relating to investments still held at 4/30/2017 | $ | 4,181 | |
The following table provides quantitative information about our Level 3 fair value
measurements of our investments as of April 30, 2017. In addition to the techniques and
inputs noted in the table below, according to our valuation policy we may also use other
valuation techniques and methodologies when determining our fair value measurements.
The table below is not intended to be all-inclusive, but rather provides information on the
Level 3 inputs as they relate to our fair value measurements.
| | | | | | | |
| | Fair Value | Valuation | Unobservable | | | Weighted |
| | April 30, 2017 | Methodology | Input | Input/Range | | Average Inputs |
Alger Spectra Fund | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | $ | 0 | Income | Discount Rate | 40 | % | N/A |
| | | Approach | | | | |
Common Stocks | | 2,117,615 | Income | Revenue Multiple | 10x | -18x | N/A |
| | | Approach | Discount Rate | 20 | % | |
| | | | Scenario | 10-50 | % | |
| | | | Probability | | | |
| | | | Time to Exit | 0.8-2.8 Years | | |
Preferred Stocks | | 0 | Income | Discount Rate | 40 | % | N/A |
| | | Approach | | | | |
Preferred Stocks | | 9,842,601 | Income | Discount Rate | 35.5-39.5% | | N/A |
| | | Approach | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | |
Preferred Stocks | | 9,761,440 | Income | Revenue Multiple | 10x | -18x | N/A | |
| | | Approach | Discount Rate | 20 | % | | |
| | | | Scenario | 10-50 | % | | |
| | | | Probability | | | | |
| | | | Time to Exit | 0.8-2.8 Years | | | |
Preferred Stocks | | 9,721,845 | Market Approach | Scenario | 80 to 100% | | N/A | |
| | | | Probability | | | | |
| | | | Time to Exit | 0.5-2.0 Years | | | |
| | | | Volatility | 67.8 | % | | |
Warrants | | 0 | Income | Discount Rate | 40 | % | N/A | |
| | | Approach | | | | | |
Corporate Bonds | | 0 | Income | Discount Rate | 40 | % | N/A | |
| | | Approach | | | | | |
Special Purpose Vehicle | | 3,083,823 | Market Approach | Revenue Multiple | 2.6x-3.1x | | N/A | |
|
Alger Responsible Investing Fund | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | $ | 0 | Income | Discount Rate | 40 | % | N/A | |
| | | Approach | | | | | |
Preferred Stocks | | 0 | Income | Discount Rate | 40 | % | N/A | |
| | | Approach | | | | | |
Warrants | | 0 | Income | Discount Rate | 40 | % | N/A | |
| | | Approach | | | | | |
Corporate Bonds | | 0 | Income | Discount Rate | 40 | % | N/A | |
| | | Approach | | | | | |
Alger Dynamic Opportunities Fund | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | $ | 40,165 | Income | Revenue Multiple | 10x | -18x | N/A | |
| | | Approach | Discount Rate | 20 | % | | |
| | | | Scenario | 10-50 | % | | |
| | | | Probability | | | | |
| | | | Time to Exit | 0.8-2.8 Years | | | |
Preferred Stocks | | 185,142 | Income | Revenue Multiple | 10x | -18x | N/A | |
| | | Approach | Discount Rate | 20 | % | | |
| | | | Scenario | 10-50 | % | | |
| | | | Probability | | | | |
| | | | Time to Exit | 0.8-2.8 Years | | | |
Preferred Stocks | | 139,993 | Income | Discount Rate | 35.5-39.5% | | N/A | |
| | | Approach | | | | | |
|
|
Preferred Stocks | | 168,414 | Market Approach | Scenario | 80 to 100% | | N/A | |
| | | | Probability | | | | |
| | | | Time to Exit | 0.5-2.0 Years | | | |
| | | | Volatility | 67.8 | % | | |
Rights | | 274,171 | Income | Probability of | 0 | % | | |
| | | Approach | Success | | | | |
| | | | Discount Rate | 20.5-21.5% | | 22 | % |
Special Purpose Vehicle | | 180,833 | Market Approach | Revenue Multiple | 2.6x-3.1x | | N/A | |
|
Escrow Receivable | | 93,824 | Income | Discount Rate | 20.5-21.5% | | N/A% | |
| | | Approach | | | | | |
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| | | | |
Alger Emerging Markets Fund | | | | |
Special Purpose Vehicle | 44,932 | Market Approach | Revenue Multiple | 2.6x-3.1x | N/A |
The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Fund’s
securities are revenue and EBITDA multiples, discount rates, and the probabilities of
success of certain outcomes. Significant increases and decreases in these inputs in isolation
and interrelationships between those inputs could result in significantly higher or lower fair
value measurements than those noted in the table above. Generally, increases in revenue and
EBITDA multiples, decreases in discount rates, and increases in the probabilities of success
results in higher fair value measurements, whereas decreases in revenues and EBITDA
multiples, increases in discount rates, and decreases in the probabilities of success results in
lower fair value measurements.
On April 30, 2017, there were no transfers of securities between Level 1 and Level 2.
Certain of the Funds’ assets and liabilities are held at carrying amount or face value, which
approximates fair value for financial statement purposes. As of April 30, 2017, such assets
are categorized within the ASC 820 disclosure hierarchy as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL FUND | | LEVEL 1 | | LEVEL 2 | | LEVEL 3 |
Cash, Foreign cash and Cash equivalents: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Alger Spectra Fund | $ | 51,554,935 | $ | 46,842,577 | $ | 4,712,358 | | | — |
Alger Responsible Investing Fund | | | 2,137,716 | | | — | | 2,137,716 | | | — |
Alger Mid Cap Focus Fund | | | 971,391 | | | — | | 971,391 | | | — |
Alger Dynamic Opportunities Fund | | 31,712,529 | | 7,644,839 | | 24,067,690 | | | — |
Alger Emerging Markets Fund | | | 1,378,740 | | | 242,639 | | 1,136,101 | | | — |
NOTE 9 — Derivatives:
Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification 815 – Derivatives
and Hedging (“ASC 815”) requires qualitative disclosures about objectives and strategies for
using derivatives, quantitative disclosures about fair value amounts of and gains and losses
on derivative instruments, and disclosures about credit-risk-related contingent features in
derivative agreements.
Options—The Funds seek to capture the majority of the returns associated with equity
market investments. To meet this investment goal, the Funds invest in a broadly diversified
portfolio of common stocks, while also buying and selling call and put options on equities
and equity indexes. The Funds purchase call options to increase their exposure to the stock
market and also provide diversification of risk. The Funds purchase put options in order
to protect from significant market declines that may occur over a short period of time. The
Funds will write covered call and cash secured put options to generate cash flows while
reducing the volatility of the Funds’ portfolios. The cash flows may be an important source
of the Funds’ returns, although written call options may reduce the Funds’ ability to profit
from increases in the value of the underlying security or equity portfolio. The value of a
call option generally increases as the price of the underlying stock increases and decreases
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as the stock decreases in price. Conversely, the value of a put option generally increases
as the price of the underlying stock decreases and decreases as the stock increases in price.
The combination of the diversified stock portfolio and the purchase and sale of options
is intended to provide the Funds with the majority of the returns associated with equity
market investments but with reduced volatility and returns that are augmented with the cash
flows from the sale of options. During the six months ended April 30, 2017, options were
used in accordance with these objectives.
The Funds’ option contracts were not subject to any rights of offset with any counterparty.
All of the Funds’ options were exchange traded which utilize a clearing house that acts as an
intermediary between buyer and seller, receiving initial and maintenance margin from both,
and guaranteeing performance of the option contract.
| | | | | |
| ASSET DERIVATIVES 2017 | LIABILITY DERIVATIVES 2017 |
Alger Dynamic Opportunities Fund | | | | |
Derivatives not accounted | Balance Sheet | | | Balance Sheet | |
for as hedging instruments | Location | | Fair Value | Location | Fair Value |
| Investments in | | | - | $– |
Purchased Put Options | Securities, at value | $ | 2,063,378 | | |
Total | | $ | 2,063,378 | | $- |
For the six months ended April 30, 2017, Alger Dynamic Opportunities Fund had option
purchases of $2,442,640 and option sales of $607. The effect of derivative instruments on
the accompanying Statement of Operations for the six months ended April 30, 2017, is as
follows:
| | | |
NET REALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS AND OPTIONS | | |
Alger Dynamic Opportunities Fund | | | |
Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments | | Options | |
Purchased Options | $ | (289,833 | ) |
Total | $ | (289,833 | ) |
|
NET CHANGE IN UNREALIZED DEPRECIATION ON INVESTMENTS, OPTIONS | |
Alger Dynamic Opportunities Fund | | | |
Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments | | Options | |
Purchased Options | $ | (148,166 | ) |
Written Options | | — | |
Total | $ | (148,166 | ) |
NOTE 10 — Principal Risks:
As of April 30, 2017, the Funds invested a significant portion of their assets in securities
in the consumer discretionary and information technology sectors. Changes in economic
conditions affecting such sectors would have an impact on the Funds and could affect the
value, income and/or liquidity of positions in such securities.
In the normal course of business, the Funds invest in securities and enter into transactions
where risks exist due to fluctuations in the market (market risk) or failure of the issuer
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of a security to meet all its obligations (issuer credit risk). The value of securities held by
the Funds may decline in response to certain events, including those directly involving the
issuers whose securities are owned by the Funds; conditions affecting the general economy;
overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and
currency and interest rate and price fluctuations. Similar to issuer credit risk, the Funds may
be exposed to counterparty credit risk, or the risk that an entity with which the Funds have
unsettled or open transactions may fail to or be unable to perform on its commitments. The
Funds manage counterparty credit risk by entering into transactions only with counterparties
that they believe have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring
the financial stability of those counterparties. Financial assets, which potentially expose
the Funds to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks, consist principally of financial
instruments and receivables due from counterparties. The extent of the Funds’ exposure to
market, issuer and counterparty credit risks with respect to these financial assets is generally
approximated by its value recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, less any
collateral held by the Funds.
The Funds invest in companies that are not yet available in the public markets and that are
accessible only through private equity investments. The Funds may also invest in venture
capital or private equity funds, direct private equity investments and other investments that
may have limited liquidity. There may be no trading market for these securities, and their
sale or transfer may be limited or prohibited by contract or legal requirements, or may be
dependent on an exit strategy, such as an initial public offering or the sale of a business,
which may not occur, or may be dependent on managerial assistance provided by other
investors and their willingness to provide additional financial support. The securities may
be able to be liquidated, if at all, at disadvantageous prices. As a result, the Funds may be
required to hold these positions for several years, if not longer, regardless of adverse price
movements. Such positions may cause the Funds to be less liquid than would otherwise be
the case.
NOTE 11 — Affiliated Securities:
The issuers of the securities listed below are deemed to be affiliates of the Funds because
the Funds or their affiliates owned 5% or more of the issuer’s voting securities during all or
part of the six months ended April 30, 2017. Purchase and sale transactions and dividend
income earned during the period were as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
| Shares/ | | | Shares/Par | | | | |
| Par at | | | at | | Realized | | |
| October | Purchases/ | Sales/ | April 30, | | Gain | | Value at April |
Security | 31, 2016 | Conversion | Conversion | 2017 | Interest Income | (Loss) | | 30, 2017 |
Alger Spectra Fund | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | |
Choicestream, Inc.* | 178,292 | – | – | 178,292 | – | – | $ | 0 |
Preferred Stocks | | | | | | | | |
Choicestream, | | | | | | | | |
Inc.Series A and B* | 5,303,067 | – | – | 5,303,067 | – | – | | 0 |
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| | | | | | | | |
| | Shares/ | | | Shares/Par | | | |
| | Par at | | | at | | Realized | |
| | October | Purchases/ | Sales/ | April 30, | | Gain | Value at April |
Security | | 31, 2016 | Conversion | Conversion | 2017 | Interest Income | (Loss) | 30, 2017 |
Prosetta Biosciences, | | | | | | | | |
Inc., Series D* | | 2,912,012 | — | – | 2,912,012 | – | – | 9,842,601 |
Corporate Bonds | | | | | | | | |
Choicestream, Inc., | | | | | | | | |
11.0%, 8/05/18 | | 838,287 | – | – | 838,287 | – | – | 0 |
Warrants | | | | | | | | |
Choicestream, Inc., | | | | | | | | |
6/22/26 * | 838,287 | – | – | 838,287 | – | – | 0 |
Alger Responsible | | | | | | | | |
Investing Fund | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | |
Choicestream, Inc.* | | 3,619 | – | – | 3,619 | – | – | 0 |
Preferred Stocks | | | | | | | | |
Choicestream, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
Series A and B* | | 101,034 | – | – | 101,034 | – | – | 0 |
Corporate Bonds | | | | | | | | |
Choicestream, Inc., | | | | | | | | |
11.0%, 8/05/18 | | 10,518 | –, | – | 10,518 | – | – | 0 |
Warrants | | | | | | | | |
Choicestream, Inc., | | | | | | | | |
6/22/26 * | 10,518 | – | – | 10,518 | – | – | 0 |
Alger Dynamic | | | | | | | | |
Opportunities Fund | | | | | | | | |
Preferred Stocks | | | | | | | | |
Prosetta Biosciences, | | | | | | | | |
Inc., Series D* | | 41,418 | — | – | 41,418 | – | – | 139,993 |
Tolero | | | | | | | | |
Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
Series A and B* | | 106,120 | – | 106,120 | – | – | 702,936 | 136,895 |
* Non-income producing security.
NOTE 12 — Subsequent Events:
Management of each Fund has evaluated events that have occurred subsequent to April
30, 2017 through the issuance date of the Financial Statements. No such events have been
identified which require recognition and disclosure.
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Shareholder Expense Example
As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur two types of costs: transaction costs, if applicable,
including sales charges (loads) and redemption fees; and ongoing costs, including
management fees, distribution (12b-1) fees, if applicable, and other fund expenses. This
example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in
the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual
funds.
The example below is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the
six-month period starting November 1, 2016 and ending April 30, 2017.
Actual Expenses
The first line for each class of shares in 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 would have 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 entitled “Expenses Paid during the Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on
your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line for each class of shares in the table below provides information about
hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense
ratios for each class of shares 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 the Fund and
other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical
examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs
only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) and redemption
fees. Therefore, the second line under each class of shares in the table is useful in comparing
ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning
different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would
have been higher.
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| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | Annualized | |
| | | | | | | Expenses | Expense Ratio | |
| | Beginning | | Ending | | Paid During | | For the | |
| | | Account | | Account | | the Six Months | Six Months | |
| | | Value | | Value | | | Ended | | Ended | |
| | November 1, 2016 | | April 30, 2017 | | April 30, 2017(a) | April 30, 2017(b) | |
Alger Spectra Fund | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,143.46 | | $ | 6.75 | | 1.27 | % |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,018.50 | | | 6.36 | | 1.27 | |
Class C | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | 1,138.91 | | 10.82 | | 2.04 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,014.68 | | 10.19 | | 2.04 | |
Class I | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | 1,143.37 | | | 6.86 | | 1.29 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,018.40 | | | 6.46 | | 1.29 | |
Class Z | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | 1,145.05 | | | 5.00 | | 0.94 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,020.13 | | | 4.71 | | 0.94 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Alger Responsible Investing Fund | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,152.94 | | $ | 7.21 | | 1.35 | % |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,018.10 | | | 6.76 | | 1.35 | |
Class C | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | 1,147.95 | | | 11.61 | | 2.18 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,013.98 | | 10.89 | | 2.18 | |
Class I | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | 1,152.02 | | | 7.26 | | 1.35 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,018.05 | | | 6.80 | | 1.35 | |
Class Z | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | 1,155.22 | | | 4.76 | | 0.90 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,020.38 | | | 4.46 | | 0.90 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Alger Mid Cap Focus Fund | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,111.91 | | $ | 6.28 | | 1.20 | % |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,018.84 | | | 6.01 | | 1.20 | |
Class C | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | 1,107.72 | | 10.19 | | 1.95 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,015.12 | | | 9.74 | | 1.95 | |
Class I | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | 1,112.31 | | | 6.23 | | 1.20 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,018.89 | | | 5.96 | | 1.20 | |
Class Z | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | 1,113.21 | | | 5.19 | | 0.99 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,019.89 | | | 4.96 | | 0.99 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Alger Dynamic Opportunities Fund | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,098.95 | $ | 12.33 | | 2.37 | % |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,013.04 | | | 11.83 | | 2.37 | |
Class C | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | 1,094.91 | | 16.57 | | 3.19 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,008.98 | | 15.89 | | 3.19 | |
Class Z | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | 1,100.66 | | 10.83 | | 2.08 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,014.48 | | 10.39 | | 2.08 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | Annualized | |
| | | | | | Expenses | Expense Ratio | |
| | Beginning | | Ending | Paid During | | For the | |
| | | Account | | Account | the Six Months | Six Months | |
| | | Value | | Value | | Ended | | Ended | |
| | November 1, 2016 | | April 30, 2017 | April 30, 2017(a) | April 30, 2017(b) | |
Alger Emerging Markets Fund | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,070.41 | $ | 8.06 | | 1.55 | % |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,017.01 | | 7.85 | | 1.55 | |
Class C | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | 1,066.21 | | 11.83 | | 2.30 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,013.34 | | 11.53 | | 2.30 | |
Class I | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | 1,069.69 | | 8.06 | | 1.55 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,017.01 | | 7.85 | | 1.55 | |
Class Y | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | 1,072.85 | | 5.50 | | 1.05 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,019.49 | | 5.36 | | 1.05 | |
Class Y-2 | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | 1,072.85 | | 5.19 | | 0.99 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,019.79 | | 5.06 | | 0.99 | |
Class Z | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | 1,071.27 | | 6.47 | | 1.25 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,018.55 | | 6.31 | | 1.25 | |
(a) Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of the respective share class, multiplied by the average account
value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
(b) Annualized.
(c) 5% annual return before expenses.
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Privacy Policy
U.S. Consumer Privacy Notice Rev. 12/20/16
| |
FACTS | WHAT DOES ALGER DO WITH YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION? |
|
|
Why? | Financial companies choose how they share your personal information. Federal law |
| gives consumers the right to limit some but not all sharing. Federal law also requires us |
| to tell you how we collect, share, and protect your personal information. Please read this |
| notice carefully to understand what we do. |
What? | The types of personal information we collect and share depend on the product or service |
| you have with us. |
| This information can include: |
| • Social Security number and |
| • Account balances and |
| • Transaction history and |
| • Purchase history and |
| • Assets |
| When you are no longer our customer, we continue to share your information as |
| described in this notice. |
How? | All financial companies need to share personal information to run their everyday business. |
| In the section below, we list the reasons financial companies can share personal |
| information; the reasons Alger chooses to share; and whether you can limit this sharing. |
| | |
Reasons we can share your personal | Does | Can you limit |
information | Alger share? | this sharing? |
For our everyday business purposes — | Yes | No |
such as to process your transactions, maintain | | |
your account(s), respond to court orders and | | |
legal investigations, or report to credit bureaus | | |
For our marketing purposes —to offer our | Yes | No |
products and services to you | | |
For joint marketing with other financial | No | We don’t share |
companies | | |
For our affiliates’ everyday business | Yes | No |
purposes — information about your | | |
transactions and experiences | | |
For our affiliates’ everyday business | No | We don’t share |
purposes — information about your | | |
creditworthiness | | |
For nonaffiliates to market to you | No | We don’t share |
Question? Call 1-800-342-2186 | | |
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| |
Who we are | |
|
Who is providing this notice? | Alger includes Fred Alger Management, Inc. and Fred |
| Alger & Company, Incorporated as well as the following |
| funds: The Alger Funds, The Alger Funds II, The Alger |
| Institutional Funds, The Alger Portfolios, and Alger |
| Global Growth Fund. |
|
|
What we do | |
How does Alger | To protect your personal information from unauthorized |
protect my personal | access and use, we use security measures that comply |
information? | with federal law. These measures include computer |
| safeguards and secured files and buildings. |
How does Alger | We collect your personal information, for example, |
collect my personal | when you: |
information? | • Open an account or |
| • Make deposits or withdrawals from your account or |
| • Give us your contact information or |
| • Provide account information or |
| • Pay us by check. |
|
|
Why can’t I limit all sharing? | Federal law gives you the right to limit only |
| • sharing for affiliates’ everyday business purposes |
| information about your credit worthiness |
| • affiliates from using your information to market to you |
| • sharing for nonaffiliates to market to you |
| State laws and individual companies may give you |
| additional rights to limit sharing. |
|
|
Definitions | |
Affiliates | Companies related by common ownership or control. |
| They can be financial and nonfinancial companies. |
| • Our affiliates include Fred Alger Management, Inc. |
| and Fred Alger & Company, Incorporated as well as |
| the following funds: The Alger Funds, The Alger |
| Funds II, The Alger Institutional Funds, The Alger |
| Portfolios, and Alger Global Growth Fund. |
Nonaffiliates | Companies not related by common ownership or |
| control. They can be financial and nonfinancial |
| companies |
Joint marketing | A formal agreement between nonaffiliated financial |
| companies that together market financial products or |
| services to you. |
Other important information | |
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Proxy Voting Policies
A description of the policies and procedures the Trust uses to determine how to vote
proxies relating to portfolio securities and information regarding how the Fund voted
proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June
30 are available, without charge, by calling (800) 992-3863 or online on the Funds’ website
at www.alger.com or on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
Fund Holdings
The Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures relating to disclosure of the
Funds’ portfolio securities. These policies and procedures recognize that there may be
legitimate business reasons for holdings to be disclosed and seek to balance those interests
to protect the proprietary nature of the trading strategies and implementation thereof by
the Funds.
Generally, the policies prohibit the release of information concerning portfolio holdings
which have not previously been made public to individual investors, institutional investors,
intermediaries that distribute the Funds’ shares and other parties which are not employed
by the Manager or its affiliates except when the legitimate business purposes for selective
disclosure and other conditions (designed to protect the Funds) are acceptable.
The Funds make their full holdings available semi-annually in shareholder reports filed on
Form N-CSR and after the first and third fiscal quarters in regulatory filings on Form N-Q.
These shareholder reports and regulatory filings are filed with the SEC, as required by federal
securities laws, and are generally available within sixty (60) days of the end of the Funds’
fiscal quarter. The Funds’ Forms N-Q are available online on the SEC’s website at www.
sec.gov or may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington,
D.C. Information regarding the operation of the SEC’s Public Reference Room may be
obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
In addition, the Funds make publicly available their respective month-end top 10 holdings
with a 15 day lag and their month-end full portfolios with a 60 day lag on their website www.
alger.com and through other marketing communications (including printed advertising/
sales literature and/or shareholder telephone customer service centers). No compensation
or other consideration is received for the non-public disclosure of portfolio holdings
information.
In accordance with the foregoing, the Funds provide portfolio holdings information to
service providers who provide necessary or beneficial services when such service providers
need access to this information in the performance of their services and are subject to
duties of confidentiality (1) imposed by law, including a duty not to trade on non-public
information, and/or (2) pursuant to an agreement that confidential information is not to
be disclosed or used (including trading on such information) other than as required by law.
From time to time, the Funds will communicate with these service providers to confirm
that they understand the Funds’ policies and procedures regarding such disclosure. This
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agreement must be approved by the Funds’ Chief Compliance Officer, President, Secretary
or Assistant Secreatary.
The Board of Trustees periodically reviews a report disclosing the third parties to whom
each Fund’s holdings information has been disclosed and the purpose for such disclosure,
and it considers whether or not the release of information to such third parties is in the best
interest of the Fund and its shareholders.
In addition to material the Funds routinely provide to shareholders, the Manager may,
upon request, make additional statistical information available regarding the Funds. Such
information will include, but not be limited to, relative weightings and characteristics of a
Fund’s portfolio versus its peers or an index (such as P/E ratio, alpha, beta, capture ratio,
maximum drawdown, standard deviation, EPS forecasts, Sharpe ratio, information ratio,
R-squared, and market cap analysis), security specific impact on overall portfolio performance
month-end top ten contributors to and detractors from performance, breakdown of High
Unit Volume Growth holdings vs. Positive Lifecycle Change holdings, portfolio turnover,
and requests of a similar nature. Please contact the Funds at (800) 992-3863 to obtain such
information.
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THE ALGER FUNDS II
360 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10010
(800) 992-3863
www.alger.com
Investment Manager
Fred Alger Management, Inc.
360 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10010
Distributor
Fred Alger & Company, Incorporated
360 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10010
Transfer Agent and Dividend Disbursing Agent
State Street Bank and Trust Company
c/o Boston Financial Data Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 8480
Boston, MA 02266-8480
Custodian
Brown Brothers Harriman & Company
50 Post Office Square
Boston, MA 02110
This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of The Alger
Funds II. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless accompanied
by an effective Prospectus for the Trust, which contains information concerning the Trust’s
investment policies, fees and expenses as well as other pertinent information.
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ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.
Not applicable.
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 6. INVESTMENTS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 8. PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 9. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT
COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 10. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
(a) The Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded
that the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under
the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) are effective based on their evaluation
of the disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of
this document.
(b) No changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting occurred during
the Registrant’s second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that materially
affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over
financial reporting.
ITEM 12. EXHIBITS.
(a) (1) Not applicable
(a) (2) Certifications of principal executive officer and principal financial officer as required by
rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 are attached as Exhibit 99.CERT
(a) (3) Not applicable
(b) Certifications of principal executive officer and principal financial officer as required by rule
30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 are attached as Exhibit 99.906CERT
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment
Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
The Alger Funds II
By: /s/Hal Liebes
Hal Liebes
President
Date: June 27, 2017
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment
Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf
of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By: /s/Hal Liebes
Hal Liebes
President
Date: June 27, 2017
By: /s/Michael D. Martins
Michael D. Martins
Treasurer
Date: June 27, 2017