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 No. 811-09054
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CREDIT SUISSE OPPORTUNITY FUNDS
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Eleven Madison Avenue, New York, New York 10010
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
John G. Popp
Credit Suisse Opportunity Funds
Eleven Madison Avenue
New York, New York 10010
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 325-2000
Date of fiscal year end: October 31st
Date of reporting period: November 1, 2019 to October 31, 2020
Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

CREDIT SUISSE FUNDS
Annual Report
October 31, 2020
n CREDIT SUISSE
STRATEGIC INCOME FUND
Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund's shareholder reports will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC or from your financial intermediary, such as a broker-dealer or bank. Instead, the reports will be made available on a website, and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.
You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you hold accounts directly with the Fund, you can call 877-870-2874 to inform Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC that you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you hold accounts through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue to receive paper copies of your shareholder reports. Please note that not all financial intermediaries may offer this service. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds advised by Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC, or all funds held with your financial intermediary, as applicable.
If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive electronic delivery of shareholder reports and other communications by: (i) accessing the Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC website at www.credit-suisse.com/us/funds and logging into your accounts, if you hold accounts directly with the Fund, or (ii) contacting your financial intermediary, if you hold accounts through a financial intermediary. Please note that not all financial intermediaries may offer this service.
The Fund's investment objective, risks, charges and expenses (which should be considered carefully before investing), and more complete information about the Fund, are provided in the Prospectus, which should be read carefully before investing. You may obtain additional copies by calling 877-870-2874 or by visiting our website at www.credit-suisse.com/us/funds.
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Distributor, is located at Eleven Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Credit Suisse Funds are advised by Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC.
Investors in the Credit Suisse Funds should be aware that they may be eligible to purchase Class I shares (where offered) directly or through certain intermediaries. Such shares are not subject to a sales charge. Investors in the Credit Suisse Funds should also be aware that they may be eligible for a reduction or waiver of the sales charge with respect to Class A or C shares (where offered). For more information, please review the relevant prospectuses or consult your financial representative.
Fund shares are not deposits or other obligations of Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC ("Credit Suisse") or any affiliate, are not FDIC-insured and are not guaranteed by Credit Suisse or any affiliate. Fund investments are subject to investment risks, including loss of your investment.
Credit Suisse Strategic Income Fund
Annual Investment Adviser's Report
October 31, 2020 (unaudited)
November 30, 2020
Dear Shareholder:
We are pleased to present this Annual Report covering the activities of the Credit Suisse Strategic Income Fund (the "Fund") for the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020.
Performance Summary
11/01/19 – 10/31/20
Fund & Benchmark | | Performance | |
Class I1 | | | 2.21 | % | |
Class A1,2 | | | 1.96 | % | |
Class C1,2 | | | 1.19 | % | |
ICE BofA ML 3-Month US Treasury Bill Index3 | | | 0.92 | % | |
Performance shown for the Fund's Class A and Class C Shares does not reflect sales charges, which are a maximum of 4.75% and 1.00%, respectively.2
Market Review: A volatile investment period
The annual period ended October 31, 2020, was one of unexpected volatility for markets. Credit markets, especially high yield and senior loans, showed strength in the beginning of the period, as a strong economic backdrop highlighted by declining unemployment boosted corporate earnings, while declining interest rates increased investor appetite. However, markets plunged in March 2020, as COVID-19 spread in the United States. The high yield bond and senior loan markets recovered in the second quarter thanks to the partial lifting of lockdowns and restrictions in parts of the United States and Europe which caused Index and opportunistic credit buyers to re-enter the market, and economic activity to begin to bounce back. This recovery continued through the summer and early fall, as third quarter earnings continued to improve and investors began to gain confidence that improvements will continue into 2021. The ICE BofAML US High Yield Constrained Index returned 2.31% for the period, while the Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan Index returned 1.50% for the period. In comparison, the ICE BofA ML 3-month Treasury Bill index (the Fund's benchmark), returned 0.92%.
Strategic Review and Outlook: Cautiously optimistic going forward
For the annual period ended October 31, 2020, the Fund outperformed the Benchmark. Fund performance benefitted from allocations to the high yield and senior loan asset classes, as both contributed positively to absolute returns. In particular, senior loans contributed more than half of overall returns. In contrast, the asset backed (CLO) asset class detracted from performance.
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Credit Suisse Strategic Income Fund
Annual Investment Adviser's Report (continued)
October 31, 2020 (unaudited)
We have been encouraged by the recovery in performance and liquidity positions of most companies. With JPMorgan revising their 2021 default forecast to 3.5% for both loans and high yield, we expect default rates to moderate from current levels. While the markets and U.S. economy are by no means out of the woods, we remain constructive on the below-investment-grade markets over the intermediate and long term. Going forward, we will look for opportunities to add yield to the portfolio without taking unnecessary credit.
The Credit Suisse Credit Investments Group
John G. Popp
Andrew H. Marshak
Thomas J. Flannery
Louis I. Farano
Wing Chan
David J. Mechlin
Senior secured floating rate loans ("Senior Loans") typically hold the most senior position in the issuer's capital structure. Senior Loans are subject to the risk that a court could subordinate a Senior Loan to presently existing or future indebtedness or take other action detrimental to the holders of Senior Loans.
High yield bonds are bonds rated below BBB- by S&P or Baa3 by Moody's that are also known as "junk bonds." Such bonds entail greater risks than those found in higher- rated securities.
CLOs are subject to the risk of substantial losses due to actual defaults, decrease of market value due to collateral defaults and disappearance of subordinate tranches, market anticipation of defaults, and investor aversion to CLO securities as a class. The risks of CLOs depend largely on the type of the underlying loans and the tranche of CLOs in which the Fund invests. In addition, CLOs carry risks including interest rate risk and credit risk.
Additional principal risk factors for the Fund include conflict of interest risk, convertible securities risk, credit risk, derivatives risk, extension risk, foreign securities risk, futures contracts risk, hedged exposure risk, illiquidity risk, interest rate risk, market risk, mortgage- and asset-backed securities risk, prepayment risk, short position risk, U.S. government securities risk and valuation risk. Before you invest, please make sure you understand the risks that apply to the Fund. As with any mutual fund, you
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Credit Suisse Strategic Income Fund
Annual Investment Adviser's Report (continued)
October 31, 2020 (unaudited)
could lose money over any period of time. Investments in the Fund are not bank deposits and are not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any government agency. For a detailed discussion of these and other risks, please refer to the Fund's Prospectus, which should be read carefully before investing.
In addition to historical information, this report contains forward-looking statements, which may concern, among other things, domestic and foreign markets, industry and economic trends and developments and government regulation, and their potential impact on the Fund's investments. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and actual trends, developments and regulations in the future, and their impact on the Fund, could be materially different from those projected, anticipated or implied. The Fund has no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements.
The views of the Fund's management are as of the date of this letter and the Fund holdings described in this document are as of October 31, 2020; these views and Fund holdings may have changed subsequent to these dates. Nothing in this document is a recommendation to purchase or sell securities.
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Credit Suisse Strategic Income Fund
Annual Investment Adviser's Report (continued)
October 31, 2020 (unaudited)
Comparison of Change in Value of $10,000 Investment in the
Credit Suisse Strategic Income Fund1 Class I Shares,
Class A Shares2, Class C Shares2 and the ICE BofAML
3-Month US Treasury Bill Index3
from Inception (9/28/12)

1 Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements reduce expenses for the Fund, without which performance would be lower. Effective November 12, 2019, the Fund entered into a written contract to limit expenses to 0.79% of the Fund's average daily net assets for Class I shares, 1.04% of the Fund's average daily net assets for Class A shares and 1.79% of the Fund's average daily net assets for Class C shares through at least February 28, 2022. Prior to November 12, 2019, Credit Suisse had contractually agreed to limit expenses so that the Fund's annual operating expenses did not exceed 0.99% of the Fund's average daily net assets for Class I shares, 1.24% of the Fund's average daily net assets for Class A shares and 1.99% of the Fund's average daily net assets for Class C shares. This limit excludes certain expenses, as set forth in the Fund's Prospectus.
2 Total return for the Fund's Class A shares for the reporting period, based on offering price (including maximum sales charge of 4.75%), was (2.86)%. Total return for the Fund's Class C shares for the reporting period, based on redemption value (including maximum contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") of 1.00%), was 0.23%.
3 The ICE BofAML 3-Month US Treasury Bill Index is comprised of a single issue purchased at the beginning of the month and held for a full month. Each month the index is rebalanced and the issue selected is the outstanding Treasury Bill that matures closest to, but not beyond 3 months from the rebalancing date. The index does not have transaction costs and investors may not invest directly in the index. The index was previously known as the BofA Merrill Lynch 3-Month US Treasury Bill Index.
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Credit Suisse Strategic Income Fund
Annual Investment Adviser's Report (continued)
October 31, 2020 (unaudited)
Average Annual Returns as of October 31, 20201
| | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | Since Inception2 | |
Class I | | | 2.21 | % | | | 5.49 | % | | | 5.91 | % | |
Class A Without Sales Charge | | | 1.96 | % | | | 5.21 | % | | | 5.63 | % | |
Class A With Maximum Sales Charge | | | (2.86 | )% | | | 4.19 | % | | | 5.00 | % | |
Class C Without CDSC | | | 1.19 | % | | | 4.42 | % | | | 4.85 | % | |
Class C With CDSC | | | 0.23 | % | | | 4.42 | % | | | 4.85 | % | |
Returns represent past performance and include change in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions, if any. Past performance cannot guarantee future results. The current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Returns and share price will fluctuate, and redemption value may be more or less than original cost. The performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Performance information current to the most recent month end is available at www.credit-suisse.com/us/funds.
The annual gross expense ratios are 1.11% for Class I shares, 1.36% for Class A shares and 2.11% for Class C shares. The annual net expense ratios after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements are 0.80% for Class I shares, 1.05% for Class A shares and 1.80% for Class C shares.
1 Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements reduce expenses for the Fund, without which performance would be lower. Effective November 12, 2019, the Fund entered into a written contract to limit expenses to 0.79% of the Fund's average daily net assets for Class I shares, 1.04% of the Fund's average daily net assets for Class A shares and 1.79% of the Fund's average daily net assets for Class C shares through at least February 28, 2022. Prior to November 12, 2019, Credit Suisse had contractually agreed to limit expenses so that the Fund's annual operating expenses did not exceed 0.99% of the Fund's average daily net assets for Class I shares, 1.24% of the Fund's average daily net assets for Class A shares and 1.99% of the Fund's average daily net assets for Class C shares. This limit excludes certain expenses, as set forth in the Fund's Prospectus.
2 Inception Date: September 28, 2012.
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Credit Suisse Strategic Income Fund
Annual Investment Adviser's Report (continued)
October 31, 2020 (unaudited)
Information About Your Fund's Expenses
As an investor of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: ongoing expenses and transaction costs. Ongoing expenses include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees and other Fund expenses. Examples of transaction costs include sales charges (loads), redemption fees and account maintenance fees, which are not shown in this section and which would result in higher total expenses. The following table is intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these expenses with the ongoing expenses of investing in other mutual funds. The table is based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six months ended October 31, 2020.
The table illustrates your Fund's expenses in two ways:
• Actual Fund Return. This helps you estimate the actual dollar amount of ongoing expenses paid on a $1,000 investment in the Fund using the Fund's actual return during the period. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line.
• Hypothetical 5% Fund Return. This helps you to compare the Fund's ongoing expenses with those of other mutual funds using the Fund's actual expense ratio and a hypothetical rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. Examples using a 5% hypothetical fund return may be found in the shareholder reports of other mutual funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
Please note that the expenses shown in these tables are meant to highlight your ongoing expenses only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption fees. If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher. The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line of the tables is useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help you determine the relative total expenses of owning different funds.
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Credit Suisse Strategic Income Fund
Annual Investment Adviser's Report (continued)
October 31, 2020 (unaudited)
Expenses and Value for a $1,000 Investment
for the six-month period ended October 31, 2020
Actual Fund Return | | Class I | | Class A | | Class C | |
Beginning Account Value 05/01/20 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | |
Ending Account Value 10/31/20 | | $ | 1,124.80 | | | $ | 1,123.40 | | | $ | 1,117.90 | | |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | | $ | 4.22 | | | $ | 5.55 | | | $ | 9.53 | | |
Hypothetical 5% Fund Return | |
Beginning Account Value 05/01/20 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | |
Ending Account Value 10/31/20 | | $ | 1,021.17 | | | $ | 1,019.91 | | | $ | 1,016.14 | | |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | | $ | 4.01 | | | $ | 5.28 | | | $ | 9.07 | | |
| | Class I | | Class A | | Class C | |
Annualized Expense Ratios* | | | 0.79 | % | | | 1.04 | % | | | 1.79 | % | |
* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio for each share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 to reflect the one-half year period.
The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" and the "Annualized Expense Ratios" in the tables are based on actual expenses paid by the Fund during the period, net of fee waivers and/or actual expense reimbursements, if applicable. If those fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements had not been in effect, the Fund's actual expenses would have been higher. Expenses do not reflect additional charges and expenses that are, or may be, imposed under the variable contracts or plans. Such charges and expenses are described in the prospectus of the insurance company separate account or in the plan documents or other informational materials supplied by plan sponsors. The Fund's expenses should be considered with these charges and expenses in evaluating the overall cost of investing in the separate account.
For more information, please refer to the Fund's Prospectus.
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Credit Suisse Strategic Income Fund
Annual Investment Adviser's Report (continued)
October 31, 2020 (unaudited)
Credit Quality Breakdown*
(% of Total Investments as of October 31, 2020)
S&P Ratings** | |
BBB | | | 3.5 | % | |
BB | | | 20.3 | | |
B | | | 46.2 | | |
CCC | | | 23.5 | | |
CC | | | 0.1 | | |
C | | | 0.01 | | |
NR | | | 5.4 | | |
Subtotal | | | 99.0 | | |
Equity and Other | | | 1.0 | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | % | |
* Expressed as a percentage of total investments (excluding securities lending collateral, if applicable) and may vary over time.
** Credit Quality is based on ratings provided by the S&P Global Ratings Division of S&P Global Inc. ("S&P"). S&P is a main provider of ratings for credit assets classes and is widely used amongst industry participants. The NR category consists of securities that have not been rated by S&P.
1 This amount represents less than 0.1%.
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Credit Suisse Strategic Income Fund
Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2020
Par (000) | |
| | Ratings† (S&P/Moody's) | | Maturity | | Rate% | | Value | |
CORPORATE BONDS (41.3%) | | | |
Advertising (0.2%) | |
$ | 500 | | | TripAdvisor, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 07/15/22 @ 103.50)(1) | | (BB-, B1) | | 07/15/25 | | | 7.000 | | | $ | 521,062 | | |
Aerospace & Defense (0.6%) | |
| 500 | | | Science Applications International Corp., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 04/01/23 @ 102.44)(1) | | (BB-, B1) | | 04/01/28 | | | 4.875 | | | | 524,640 | | |
| 880 | | | Signature Aviation U.S. Holdings, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 03/01/23 @ 102.00)(1) | | (BB, Ba3) | | 03/01/28 | | | 4.000 | | | | 852,500 | | |
| 250 | | | TransDigm, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 03/15/22 @ 103.75) | | (B-, B3) | | 03/15/27 | | | 7.500 | | | | 258,635 | | |
| | | 1,635,775 | | |
Auto Parts & Equipment (1.5%) | |
| 1,400 | | | BorgWarner, Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes(1) | | (BBB, Baa1) | | 10/01/25 | | | 5.000 | | | | 1,627,779 | | |
| 1,835 | | | Clarios U.S. Finance Co., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 05/15/22 @ 104.25)(1) | | (CCC+, Caa1) | | 05/15/27 | | | 8.500 | | | | 1,917,208 | | |
| 650 | | | Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 11/15/21 @ 102.81)(1) | | (CCC, Caa1) | | 11/15/26 | | | 5.625 | | | | 437,125 | | |
| | | 3,982,112 | | |
Automakers (0.1%) | |
| 250 | | | Winnebago Industries, Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 07/15/23 @ 103.13)(1) | | (BB, B2) | | 07/15/28 | | | 6.250 | | | | 264,844 | | |
Brokerage (0.5%) | |
| 1,298 | | | StoneX Group, Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 06/15/22 @ 104.31)(1) | | (BB-, Ba3) | | 06/15/25 | | | 8.625 | | | | 1,371,824 | | |
Building & Construction (0.3%) | |
| 658 | | | TopBuild Corp., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 05/01/21 @ 102.81)(1) | | (BB, Ba3) | | 05/01/26 | | | 5.625 | | | | 676,506 | | |
Building Materials (3.5%) | |
| 700 | | | Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 09/30/22 @ 102.50)(1) | | (B, B1) | | 09/30/27 | | | 5.000 | | | | 734,958 | | |
| 450 | | | BMC East LLC, Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 11/16/20 @ 102.75)(1) | | (BB, B1) | | 10/01/24 | | | 5.500 | | | | 462,094 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse Strategic Income Fund
Schedule of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2020
Par (000) | |
| | Ratings† (S&P/Moody's) | | Maturity | | Rate% | | Value | |
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | |
Building Materials | |
$ | 1,000 | | | Installed Building Products, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 02/01/23 @ 102.88)(1) | | (B+, B3) | | 02/01/28 | | | 5.750 | | | $ | 1,057,310 | | |
| 1,400 | | | James Hardie International Finance DAC, Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 01/15/23 @ 102.50)(1) | | (BB, Ba1) | | 01/15/28 | | | 5.000 | | | | 1,488,984 | | |
| 750 | | | Masonite International Corp., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 02/01/23 @ 102.69)(1) | | (BB+, Ba3) | | 02/01/28 | | | 5.375 | | | | 796,267 | | |
| 2,310 | | | PriSo Acquisition Corp., Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 11/30/20 @ 100.00)(1),(2) | | (CCC+, Caa2) | | 05/15/23 | | | 9.000 | | | | 2,292,675 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Summit Materials Finance Corp., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 11/16/20 @ 102.56)(1) | | (BB, B2) | | 06/01/25 | | | 5.125 | | | | 1,016,145 | | |
| 500 | | | WESCO Distribution, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 06/15/22 @ 103.56)(1) | | (BB-, B2) | | 06/15/25 | | | 7.125 | | | | 539,413 | | |
| 500 | | | WESCO Distribution, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes ( Callable 06/15/23 @ 103.63)(1) | | (BB-, B2) | | 06/15/28 | | | 7.250 | | | | 548,202 | | |
| 500 | | | White Cap Buyer LLC, Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 10/15/23 @ 103.44)(1) | | (CCC+, Caa1) | | 10/15/28 | | | 6.875 | | | | 513,438 | | |
| | | 9,449,486 | | |
Cable & Satellite TV (1.1%) | |
| 614 | | | Midcontinent Finance Corp., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 08/15/22 @ 102.69)(1) | | (B, B3) | | 08/15/27 | | | 5.375 | | | | 641,437 | | |
| 1,200 | | | Telenet Finance Luxembourg Notes Sarl, Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 12/01/22 @ 102.75)(1) | | (BB-, Ba3) | | 03/01/28 | | | 5.500 | | | | 1,266,600 | | |
| 461 | | | Virgin Media Secured Finance PLC, Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 08/15/21 @ 102.75)(1) | | (BB-, Ba3) | | 08/15/26 | | | 5.500 | | | | 480,466 | | |
| 450 | | | Ziggo B.V., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 01/15/22 @ 102.75)(1) | | (B+, B1) | | 01/15/27 | | | 5.500 | | | | 467,705 | | |
| | | 2,856,208 | | |
Chemicals (2.5%) | |
| 675 | | | Alpha U.S. Bidco, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 11/30/20 @ 103.13)(1) | | (CCC, Caa2) | | 02/01/25 | | | 6.250 | | | | 683,438 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse Strategic Income Fund
Schedule of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2020
Par (000) | |
| | Ratings† (S&P/Moody's) | | Maturity | | Rate% | | Value | |
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | |
Chemicals | |
$ | 1,250 | | | Atotech Alpha 2 B.V., 8.75% Cash, 9.50% PIK, Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 11/30/20 @ 101.00)(1),(3) | | (CCC, Caa2) | | 06/01/23 | | | 8.750 | | | $ | 1,260,806 | | |
| 250 | | | Avient Corp., Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 05/15/22 @ 102.88)(1) | | (BB-, Ba3) | | 05/15/25 | | | 5.750 | | | | 263,438 | | |
| 1,540 | | | Ingevity Corp., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 02/01/21 @ 102.25)(1) | | (NR, Ba3) | | 02/01/26 | | | 4.500 | | | | 1,574,357 | | |
| 250 | | | Minerals Technologies, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 07/01/23 @ 102.50)(1) | | (BB-, Ba3) | | 07/01/28 | | | 5.000 | | | | 258,125 | | |
| 52 | | | Reichhold Industries, Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes(1),(4),(5),(6),(7) | | (NR, NR) | | 05/01/18 | | | 9.000 | | | | 706 | | |
| 750 | | | Tronox, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 04/15/21 @ 103.25)(1),(2) | | (B, B3) | | 04/15/26 | | | 6.500 | | | | 761,632 | | |
| 1,695 | | | Venator Materials LLC, Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 11/30/20 @ 104.31)(1) | | (CCC+, Caa1) | | 07/15/25 | | | 5.750 | | | | 1,460,878 | | |
| 400 | | | Venator Materials LLC, Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 07/01/22 @ 107.13)(1) | | (B, B1) | | 07/01/25 | | | 9.500 | | | | 425,892 | | |
| | | 6,689,272 | | |
Consumer/Commercial/Lease Financing (0.8%) | |
| 2,170 | | | Cargo Aircraft Management, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 02/01/23 @ 102.38)(1) | | (B+, Ba3) | | 02/01/28 | | | 4.750 | | | | 2,209,331 | | |
Diversified Capital Goods (0.4%) | |
| 350 | | | EnerSys, Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 01/30/23 @ 100.00)(1) | | (BB+, Ba3) | | 04/30/23 | | | 5.000 | | | | 360,719 | | |
| 750 | | | Stevens Holding Co., Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 10/01/23 @ 101.53)(1) | | (B+, B2) | | 10/01/26 | | | 6.125 | | | | 804,232 | | |
| | | 1,164,951 | | |
Electric-Integrated (0.1%) | |
| 125 | | | PG&E Corp., Global Senior Secured Notes (Callable 07/01/23 @ 102.50) | | (BB-, B1) | | 07/01/28 | | | 5.000 | | | | 125,481 | | |
| 125 | | | PG&E Corp., Global Senior Secured Notes (Callable 07/01/25 @ 102.63) | | (BB-, B1) | | 07/01/30 | | | 5.250 | | | | 125,156 | | |
| | | 250,637 | | |
Electronics (0.4%) | |
| 500 | | | ON Semiconductor Corp., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 09/01/23 @ 101.94)(1) | | (BB, Ba2) | | 09/01/28 | | | 3.875 | | | | 509,375 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2020
Par (000) | |
| | Ratings† (S&P/Moody's) | | Maturity | | Rate% | | Value | |
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | |
Electronics | |
$ | 500 | | | Sensata Technologies Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 11/15/29 @ 100.00)(1) | | (BB+, Ba3) | | 02/15/30 | | | 4.375 | | | $ | 523,437 | | |
| | | 1,032,812 | | |
Energy - Exploration & Production (0.5%) | |
| 500 | | | Aker BP ASA, Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 06/15/21 @ 102.38)(1) | | (BBB-, Ba1) | | 06/15/24 | | | 4.750 | | | | 514,343 | | |
| 1,250 | | | W&T Offshore, Inc., Rule 144A, Secured Notes (Callable 11/30/20 @ 104.88)(1),(2) | | (B, Caa3) | | 11/01/23 | | | 9.750 | | | | 815,625 | | |
| | | 1,329,968 | | |
Forestry & Paper (0.3%) | |
| 250 | | | Boise Cascade Co., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 07/01/25 @ 102.44)(1) | | (BB-, Ba2) | | 07/01/30 | | | 4.875 | | | | 267,700 | | |
| 575 | | | Norbord, Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 07/15/22 @ 102.88)(1) | | (BB+, Ba1) | | 07/15/27 | | | 5.750 | | | | 605,797 | | |
| | | 873,497 | | |
Gaming (1.5%) | |
| 500 | | | Churchill Downs, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 01/15/23 @ 102.38)(1) | | (B+, B1) | | 01/15/28 | | | 4.750 | | | | 508,658 | | |
| 1,350 | | | Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Ltd., Rule 144A, Secured Notes (Callable 11/30/20 @ 104.13)(1) | | (CCC-, Caa3) | | 03/01/24 | | | 8.250 | | | | 1,132,171 | | |
| 1,320 | | | Golden Nugget, Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 11/30/20 @ 101.69)(1) | | (CCC, Caa2) | | 10/15/24 | | | 6.750 | | | | 1,119,386 | | |
| 450 | | | Jacobs Entertainment, Inc., Rule 144A, Secured Notes (Callable 11/30/20 @ 105.91)(1) | | (B-, B3) | | 02/01/24 | | | 7.875 | | | | 442,640 | | |
| 700 | | | MGP Finance Co-Issuer, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 11/01/26 @ 100.00) | | (BB-, B1) | | 02/01/27 | | | 5.750 | | | | 756,490 | | |
| | | 3,959,345 | | |
Gas Distribution (0.5%) | |
| 750 | | | Genesis Energy Finance Corp., Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 11/30/20 @ 104.88) | | (B+, B1) | | 10/01/25 | | | 6.500 | | | | 623,906 | | |
| 450 | | | Genesis Energy Finance Corp., Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 02/15/21 @ 104.69) | | (B+, B1) | | 05/15/26 | | | 6.250 | | | | 361,220 | | |
| 250 | | | Hess Midstream Operations LP, Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 06/15/23 @ 102.56)(1) | | (BB+, Ba3) | | 06/15/28 | | | 5.125 | | | | 248,985 | | |
| | | 1,234,111 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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October 31, 2020
Par (000) | |
| | Ratings† (S&P/Moody's) | | Maturity | | Rate% | | Value | |
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | |
Health Facilities (0.3%) | |
$ | 500 | | | HCA, Inc., Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 03/01/26 @ 100.00) | | (BB-, Ba2) | | 09/01/26 | | | 5.375 | | | $ | 562,813 | | |
| 275 | | | Surgery Center Holdings, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 04/15/22 @ 105.00)(1) | | (CCC, Caa2) | | 04/15/27 | | | 10.000 | | | | 294,078 | | |
| | | 856,891 | | |
Health Services (0.8%) | |
| 250 | | | AMN Healthcare, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 10/01/22 @ 102.31)(1) | | (BB-, Ba3) | | 10/01/27 | | | 4.625 | | | | 256,094 | | |
| 360 | | | AMN Healthcare, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 04/15/24 @ 102.00)(1) | | (BB-, Ba3) | | 04/15/29 | | | 4.000 | | | | 359,550 | | |
| 1,250 | | | Radiology Partners, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 02/01/23 @ 104.63)(1) | | (CCC, Caa3) | | 02/01/28 | | | 9.250 | | | | 1,335,600 | | |
| 50 | | | Valitas Health Services, Inc.(5),(6),(8) | | (NR, NR) | | 02/26/22 | | | 0.000 | | | | 45,454 | | |
| | | 1,996,698 | | |
Insurance (0.5%) | |
| 800 | | | Alliant Holdings Co-Issuer, Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 10/15/23 @ 102.13)(1) | | (B, B2) | | 10/15/27 | | | 4.250 | | | | 795,500 | | |
| 500 | | | Alliant Holdings Co-Issuer, Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 10/15/22 @ 103.38)(1) | | (CCC+, Caa2) | | 10/15/27 | | | 6.750 | | | | 525,845 | | |
| | | 1,321,345 | | |
Insurance Brokerage (1.3%) | |
| 700 | | | Acrisure Finance, Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 11/30/20 @ 103.50)(1) | | (CCC+, Caa2) | | 11/15/25 | | | 7.000 | | | | 702,537 | | |
| 500 | | | Acrisure Finance, Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 08/01/22 @ 107.59)(1) | | (CCC+, Caa2) | | 08/01/26 | | | 10.125 | | | | 554,920 | | |
| 750 | | | GTCR AP Finance, Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 05/15/22 @ 104.00)(1) | | (CCC+, Caa2) | | 05/15/27 | | | 8.000 | | | | 802,500 | | |
| 1,500 | | | NFP Corp., Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 08/15/23 @ 103.44)(1) | | (CCC+, Caa2) | | 08/15/28 | | | 6.875 | | | | 1,456,875 | | |
| | | 3,516,832 | | |
lnvestments & Misc. Financial Services (0.9%) | |
| 2,200 | | | Compass Group Diversified Holdings LLC, Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 05/01/21 @ 104.00)(1) | | (B, B1) | | 05/01/26 | | | 8.000 | | | | 2,320,978 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Par (000) | |
| | Ratings† (S&P/Moody's) | | Maturity | | Rate% | | Value | |
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | |
Machinery (0.2%) | |
$ | 350 | | | Harsco Corp., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 07/31/22 @ 102.88)(1) | | (B+, Ba2) | | 07/31/27 | | | 5.750 | | | $ | 358,531 | | |
| 250 | | | Hillenbrand, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 06/15/22 @ 102.88) | | (BB+, Ba1) | | 06/15/25 | | | 5.750 | | | | 267,344 | | |
| | | 625,875 | | |
Managed Care (0.4%) | |
| 540 | | | Centene Corp., Global Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 12/15/24 @ 102.31) | | (BBB-, Ba1) | | 12/15/29 | | | 4.625 | | | | 588,616 | | |
| 370 | | | Centene Corp., Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 08/15/21 @ 104.03)(1) | | (BBB-, Ba1) | | 08/15/26 | | | 5.375 | | | | 392,200 | | |
| | | 980,816 | | |
Media - Diversified (0.1%) | |
| 250 | | | National CineMedia LLC, Global Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 08/15/21 @ 102.88) | | (CCC+, Caa3) | | 08/15/26 | | | 5.750 | | | | 139,640 | | |
| 200 | | | National CineMedia LLC, Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 04/15/23 @ 102.94)(1) | | (B, B3) | | 04/15/28 | | | 5.875 | | | | 140,000 | | |
| | | 279,640 | | |
Media Content (0.9%) | |
| 325 | | | Diamond Sports Finance Co., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 08/15/22 @ 103.31)(1),(2) | | (B, B3) | | 08/15/27 | | | 6.625 | | | | 130,130 | | |
| 2,000 | | | Diamond Sports Finance Co., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 08/15/22 @ 102.69)(1) | | (BB-, Ba3) | | 08/15/26 | | | 5.375 | | | | 1,172,500 | | |
| 733 | | | Sirius XM Radio, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 07/01/24 @ 102.75)(1) | | (BB, Ba3) | | 07/01/29 | | | 5.500 | | | | 799,208 | | |
| 250 | | | Sirius XM Radio, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 07/01/25 @ 102.06)(1) | | (BB, Ba3) | | 07/01/30 | | | 4.125 | | | | 257,315 | | |
| | | 2,359,153 | | |
Medical Products (0.2%) | |
| 500 | | | Avantor Funding, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 07/15/23 @ 102.31)(1) | | (B, B3) | | 07/15/28 | | | 4.625 | | | | 518,725 | | |
Metals & Mining - Excluding Steel (1.4%) | |
| 250 | | | First Quantum Minerals Ltd., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 11/30/20 @ 103.63)(1) | | (CCC+, Caa2) | | 04/01/23 | | | 7.250 | | | | 251,631 | | |
| 1,000 | | | First Quantum Minerals Ltd., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 11/30/20 @ 103.25)(1) | | (CCC+, NR) | | 03/01/24 | | | 6.500 | | | | 994,375 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Par (000) | |
| | Ratings† (S&P/Moody's) | | Maturity | | Rate% | | Value | |
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | |
Metals & Mining - Excluding Steel | |
$ | 500 | | | First Quantum Minerals Ltd., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 03/01/21 @ 105.16)(1) | | (CCC+, NR) | | 03/01/26 | | | 6.875 | | | $ | 497,188 | | |
| 1,950 | | | Taseko Mines Ltd., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 11/30/20 @ 102.19)(1) | | (CCC+, Caa1) | | 06/15/22 | | | 8.750 | | | | 1,883,729 | | |
| | | 3,626,923 | | |
Oil Field Equipment & Services (0.3%) | |
| 317 | | | Pioneer Energy Services Corp., PIK, Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes(1),(3),(5),(6) | | (NR, NR) | | 08/28/25 | | | 5.000 | | | | 100,711 | | |
| 2,000 | | | Shelf Drilling Holdings Ltd., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 02/15/21 @ 106.19)(1) | | (CCC+, Caa2) | | 02/15/25 | | | 8.250 | | | | 667,500 | | |
| | | 768,211 | | |
Packaging (2.2%) | |
| 130 | | | Crown Americas Capital Corp. VI, Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 02/01/21 @ 103.56) | | (BB-, Ba3) | | 02/01/26 | | | 4.750 | | | | 135,338 | | |
| 1,500 | | | Flex Acquisition Co., Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 11/30/20 @ 103.44)(1) | | (CCC+, Caa2) | | 01/15/25 | | | 6.875 | | | | 1,479,375 | | |
| 1,790 | | | Plastipak Holdings, Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 11/30/20 @ 103.13)(1) | | (B, B3) | | 10/15/25 | | | 6.250 | | | | 1,795,594 | | |
| 475 | | | Silgan Holdings, Inc., Global Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 11/30/20 @ 102.38) | | (BB, Ba3) | | 03/15/25 | | | 4.750 | | | | 485,984 | | |
| 2,010 | | | TriMas Corp., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 11/30/20 @ 102.44)(1) | | (BB-, Ba3) | | 10/15/25 | | | 4.875 | | | | 2,047,376 | | |
| | | 5,943,667 | | |
Personal & Household Products (0.9%) | |
| 750 | | | High Ridge Brands Co., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 11/30/20 @ 104.44)(1),(4) | | (NR, NR) | | 03/15/25 | | | 8.875 | | | | 18,750 | | |
| 1,430 | | | Mattel, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 12/31/20 @ 105.06)(1) | | (B+, B1) | | 12/31/25 | | | 6.750 | | | | 1,505,433 | | |
| 935 | | | Prestige Brands, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 11/30/20 @ 103.19)(1) | | (B+, B3) | | 03/01/24 | | | 6.375 | | | | 957,206 | | |
| | | 2,481,389 | | |
Pharmaceuticals (1.7%) | |
| 24 | | | Bausch Health Cos., Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 11/30/20 @ 100.00)(1) | | (B, B3) | | 05/15/23 | | | 5.875 | | | | 23,959 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Par (000) | |
| | Ratings† (S&P/Moody's) | | Maturity | | Rate% | | Value | |
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | |
Pharmaceuticals | |
$ | 500 | | | Bausch Health Cos., Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 12/15/21 @ 104.50)(1) | | (B, B3) | | 12/15/25 | | | 9.000 | | | $ | 547,600 | | |
| 950 | | | Bausch Health Cos., Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 01/15/23 @ 103.50)(1) | | (B, B3) | | 01/15/28 | | | 7.000 | | | | 1,006,230 | | |
| 500 | | | Bausch Health Cos., Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 02/15/24 @ 103.13)(1) | | (B, B3) | | 02/15/29 | | | 6.250 | | | | 516,000 | | |
| 750 | | | Horizon Therapeutics U.S.A., Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 08/01/22 @ 104.13)(1) | | (B+, Ba3) | | 08/01/27 | | | 5.500 | | | | 799,357 | | |
| 1,538 | | | Owens & Minor, Inc., Global Senior Secured Notes (Callable 09/15/24 @ 100.00) | | (B+, B2) | | 12/15/24 | | | 4.375 | | | | 1,540,884 | | |
| | | 4,434,030 | | |
Real Estate Development & Management (0.8%) | |
| 2,125 | | | Newmark Group, Inc., Global Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 10/15/23 @ 100.00) | | (BB+, NR) | | 11/15/23 | | | 6.125 | | | | 2,250,689 | | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts (1.4%) | |
| 500 | | | CoreCivic, Inc., Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 07/15/27 @ 100.00)(2) | | (BB, Ba1) | | 10/15/27 | | | 4.750 | | | | 391,250 | | |
| 250 | | | MPT Finance Corp., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 11/30/20 @ 101.83) | | (BBB-, Ba1) | | 05/01/24 | | | 5.500 | | | | 253,516 | | |
| 250 | | | MPT Finance Corp., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 08/01/21 @ 102.63) | | (BBB-, Ba1) | | 08/01/26 | | | 5.250 | | | | 260,000 | | |
| 1,100 | | | QTS Finance Corp., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 11/15/20 @ 103.56)(1) | | (BB, Ba3) | | 11/15/25 | | | 4.750 | | | | 1,143,719 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Starwood Property Trust, Inc., Global Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 11/18/20 @ 100.00) | | (B+, Ba3) | | 02/01/21 | | | 3.625 | | | | 1,000,600 | | |
| 500 | | | Starwood Property Trust, Inc., Global Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 09/15/21 @ 100.00) | | (B+, Ba3) | | 12/15/21 | | | 5.000 | | | | 498,750 | | |
| 250 | | | Starwood Property Trust, Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 08/01/23 @ 100.00)(1) | | (B+, Ba3) | | 11/01/23 | | | 5.500 | | | | 248,073 | | |
| | | 3,795,908 | | |
Recreation & Travel (2.6%) | |
| 930 | | | Boyne U.S.A., Inc., Rule 144A, Secured Notes (Callable 05/01/21 @ 103.63)(1) | | (B, B1) | | 05/01/25 | | | 7.250 | | | | 974,756 | | |
| 642 | | | Canada's Wonderland Co., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 04/15/22 @ 102.69) | | (CCC, B3) | | 04/15/27 | | | 5.375 | | | | 595,856 | | |
| 750 | | | Cedar Fair LP, Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 07/15/24 @ 102.63) | | (CCC, B3) | | 07/15/29 | | | 5.250 | | | | 681,893 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Par (000) | |
| | Ratings† (S&P/Moody's) | | Maturity | | Rate% | | Value | |
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | |
Recreation & Travel | |
$ | 250 | | | Powdr Corp., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 08/01/22 @ 103.00)(1) | | (B, B1) | | 08/01/25 | | | 6.000 | | | $ | 253,013 | | |
| 250 | | | SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 05/01/22 @ 104.38)(1) | | (B-, B2) | | 05/01/25 | | | 8.750 | | | | 263,125 | | |
| 2,250 | | | Six Flags Entertainment Corp., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 11/30/20 @ 102.44)(1) | | (CCC, B3) | | 07/31/24 | | | 4.875 | | | | 2,094,457 | | |
| 200 | | | Six Flags Theme Parks, Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 07/01/22 @ 103.50)(1) | | (B, Ba2) | | 07/01/25 | | | 7.000 | | | | 212,125 | | |
| 1,635 | | | Speedway Funding II, Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 11/01/22 @ 102.44)(1) | | (BB-, B2) | | 11/01/27 | | | 4.875 | | | | 1,557,337 | | |
| 375 | | | Vail Resorts, Inc., 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 05/15/22 @ 103.13)(1) | | (BB, B2) | | 05/15/25 | | | 6.250 | | | | 394,219 | | |
| | | 7,026,781 | | |
Software - Services (2.0%) | |
| 600 | | | Black Knight InfoServ LLC, Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 09/01/23 @ 101.81)(1) | | (B+, Ba3) | | 09/01/28 | | | 3.625 | | | | 608,250 | | |
| 790 | | | GD Finance Co., Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 06/01/22 @ 102.63)(1) | | (BB-, B1) | | 12/01/27 | | | 5.250 | | | | 829,006 | | |
| 250 | | | KBR, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 09/30/23 @ 102.38)(1) | | (B+, B1) | | 09/30/28 | | | 4.750 | | | | 253,490 | | |
| 3,400 | | | Solera Finance, Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 11/30/20 @ 105.25)(1) | | (CCC+, Caa1) | | 03/01/24 | | | 10.500 | | | | 3,534,368 | | |
| | | 5,225,114 | | |
Specialty Retail (1.5%) | |
| 120 | | | Asbury Automotive Group, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 03/01/23 @ 102.25)(1) | | (BB, B1) | | 03/01/28 | | | 4.500 | | | | 122,325 | | |
| 67 | | | Asbury Automotive Group, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 03/01/25 @ 102.38)(1) | | (BB, B1) | | 03/01/30 | | | 4.750 | | | | 69,261 | | |
| 500 | | | eG Global Finance PLC, Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 10/30/21 @ 104.25)(1) | | (B-, B3) | | 10/30/25 | | | 8.500 | | | | 512,250 | | |
| 325 | | | Group 1 Automotive, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 08/15/23 @ 102.00)(1) | | (BB+, Ba2) | | 08/15/28 | | | 4.000 | | | | 325,813 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Par (000) | |
| | Ratings† (S&P/Moody's) | | Maturity | | Rate% | | Value | |
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | |
Specialty Retail | |
$ | 1,020 | | | Lithia Motors, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 11/30/20 @ 103.94)(1) | | (BB, Ba2) | | 08/01/25 | | | 5.250 | | | $ | 1,059,418 | | |
| 750 | | | Lithia Motors, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 12/15/22 @ 103.47)(1) | | (BB, Ba2) | | 12/15/27 | | | 4.625 | | | | 790,856 | | |
| 1,750 | | | Ruyi U.S. Finance LLC, Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 05/01/21 @ 105.63)(1) | | (NR, Caa2) | | 05/01/25 | | | 7.500 | | | | 1,233,750 | | |
| | | 4,113,673 | | |
Support - Services (2.6%) | |
| 863 | | | ASGN, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 05/15/23 @ 102.31)(1) | | (BB-, Ba3) | | 05/15/28 | | | 4.625 | | | | 888,873 | | |
| 650 | | | Ashtead Capital, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 08/01/21 @ 103.94)(1) | | (BBB-, Baa3) | | 08/01/26 | | | 5.250 | | | | 689,813 | | |
| 250 | | | Gartner, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 07/01/23 @ 102.25)(1) | | (BB, Ba3) | | 07/01/28 | | | 4.500 | | | | 261,303 | | |
| 1,285 | | | Gems Education Delaware LLC, Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 07/31/22 @ 103.56)(1) | | (B, B3) | | 07/31/26 | | | 7.125 | | | | 1,273,756 | | |
| 540 | | | KAR Auction Services, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 11/30/20 @ 103.84)(1) | | (B-, Caa1) | | 06/01/25 | | | 5.125 | | | | 544,725 | | |
| 1,185 | | | Korn Ferry, Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 12/15/22 @ 102.31)(1) | | (BB, Ba3) | | 12/15/27 | | | 4.625 | | | | 1,211,662 | | |
| 500 | | | United Rentals North America, Inc., Secured Notes (Callable 11/15/22 @ 101.94) | | (BBB-, Ba1) | | 11/15/27 | | | 3.875 | | | | 518,750 | | |
| 1,754 | | | WeWork Cos., Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes(1),(2) | | (CCC+, NR) | | 05/01/25 | | | 7.875 | | | | 1,117,096 | | |
| 390 | | | Williams Scotsman International, Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 08/15/23 @ 102.31)(1) | | (B+, B3) | | 08/15/28 | | | 4.625 | | | | 393,169 | | |
| | | 6,899,147 | | |
Tech Hardware & Equipment (0.7%) | |
| 750 | | | CommScope Technologies LLC, Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 03/15/22 @ 102.50)(1) | | (CCC+, B3) | | 03/15/27 | | | 5.000 | | | | 701,265 | | |
| 550 | | | CommScope, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 03/01/22 @ 104.13)(1) | | (CCC+, B3) | | 03/01/27 | | | 8.250 | | | | 569,938 | | |
| 115 | | | EMC Corp., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 08/01/26 @ 100.00)(1) | | (BBB-, Baa3) | | 10/01/26 | | | 4.900 | | | | 131,056 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Par (000) | |
| | Ratings† (S&P/Moody's) | | Maturity | | Rate% | | Value | |
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | |
Tech Hardware & Equipment | |
$ | 550 | | | Xerox Holdings Corp., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 07/15/28 @ 100.00)(1) | | (BB, Ba1) | | 08/15/28 | | | 5.500 | | | $ | 543,991 | | |
| | | 1,946,250 | | |
Telecom - Wireless (0.1%) | |
| 250 | | | T-Mobile U.S.A., Inc., Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 02/01/21 @ 102.25) | | (BB, Ba3) | | 02/01/26 | | | 4.500 | | | | 256,719 | | |
Telecom - Wireline Integrated & Services (1.0%) | |
| 800 | | | Altice Financing S.A., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 05/15/21 @ 103.75)(1) | | (B, B2) | | 05/15/26 | | | 7.500 | | | | 836,000 | | |
| 200 | | | Equinix, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 05/15/22 @ 102.69) | | (BBB-, Baa3) | | 05/15/27 | | | 5.375 | | | | 218,114 | | |
| 1,125 | | | GTT Communications, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 11/30/20 @ 105.91)(1) | | (CCC-, Caa2) | | 12/31/24 | | | 7.875 | | | | 566,719 | | |
| 1,000 | | | LCPR Senior Secured Financing DAC, Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 10/15/22 @ 103.38)(1) | | (B+, B1) | | 10/15/27 | | | 6.750 | | | | 1,063,750 | | |
| | | 2,684,583 | | |
Theaters & Entertainment (1.3%) | |
| 149 | | | AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 06/15/22 @ 105.25)(1) | | (CCC, Caa2) | | 04/24/26 | | | 10.500 | | | | 76,735 | | |
| 1,271 | | | AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., 10.00% Cash, 12.00% PIK, Rule 144A, Secured Notes (Callable 06/15/23 @ 106.00)(1),(3) | | (C, Ca) | | 06/15/26 | | | 12.000 | | | | 82,615 | | |
| 1,679 | | | Cinemark U.S.A., Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 11/30/20 @ 100.81) | | (B, Caa1) | | 06/01/23 | | | 4.875 | | | | 1,410,805 | | |
| 275 | | | Cinemark U.S.A., Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 05/01/22 @ 104.38)(1) | | (BB-, Ba3) | | 05/01/25 | | | 8.750 | | | | 285,141 | | |
| 500 | | | Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 11/05/20 @ 102.44)(1) | | (B, B3) | | 11/01/24 | | | 4.875 | | | | 482,190 | | |
| 650 | | | Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 10/15/22 @ 103.56)(1) | | (B, B3) | | 10/15/27 | | | 4.750 | | | | 598,406 | | |
| 500 | | | Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 05/15/23 @ 104.88)(1) | | (BB-, B1) | | 05/15/27 | | | 6.500 | | | | 535,640 | | |
| | | 3,471,532 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Par (000) | |
| | Ratings† (S&P/Moody's) | | Maturity | | Rate% | | Value | |
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | |
Transport Infrastructure/Services (0.4%) | |
$ | 1,300 | | | Navios Maritime Finance II U.S., Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 11/30/20 @ 100.00)(1) | | (CCC, Caa2) | | 08/15/22 | | | 11.250 | | | $ | 1,066,000 | | |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $116,205,634) | | | 110,269,310 | | |
BANK LOANS (48.1%) | | | |
Advertising (0.6%) | | | |
| 1,046 | | | Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc., LIBOR 3M + 3.500%(9) | | (B, B1) | | 08/21/26 | | | 3.714 | | | | 956,476 | | |
| 736 | | | MH Sub I LLC, LIBOR 1M + 3.500%(9) | | (B, B2) | | 09/13/24 | | | 3.648 | | | | 714,339 | | |
| | | 1,670,815 | | |
Aerospace & Defense (0.3%) | |
| 983 | | | TransDigm, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 2.250%(9) | | (B+, Ba3) | | 12/09/25 | | | 2.398 | | | | 926,930 | | |
Air Transportation (0.2%) | |
| 418 | | | Mileage Plus Holdings LLC, LIBOR 3M + 5.250%(9) | | (NR, Baa3) | | 06/25/27 | | | 6.250 | | | | 425,487 | | |
Auto Parts & Equipment (1.5%) | |
| 1,059 | | | Autokiniton U.S. Holdings, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 6.375%(6),(9) | | (B, B2) | | 05/22/25 | | | 6.523 | | | | 1,027,190 | | |
| 972 | | | Clarios Global LP, LIBOR 1M + 3.500%(9) | | (B, B1) | | 04/30/26 | | | 3.648 | | | | 946,867 | | |
| 968 | | | Dayco Products LLC, LIBOR 3M + 4.250%(9) | | (CCC+, Caa2) | | 05/19/23 | | | 4.506 | | | | 616,781 | | |
| 383 | | | Dealer Tire LLC, LIBOR 1M + 4.250%(9) | | (B-, B1) | | 12/12/25 | | | 4.398 | | | | 375,198 | | |
| 280 | | | Garrett Motion, Inc.(6),(10) | | (BBB-, NR) | | 03/31/21 | | | 5.500 | | | | 281,400 | | |
| 130 | | | Jason Group, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 2.000%(9) | | (CCC-, Caa3) | | 02/28/26 | | | 11.000 | | | | 118,478 | | |
| 197 | | | Jason Group, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 3.000%(6),(9) | | (B-, Caa1) | | 08/28/25 | | | 7.000 | | | | 190,289 | | |
| 389 | | | Les Schwab Tire Centers, LIBOR 3M + 3.500%(9) | | (B, B2) | | 10/28/27 | | | 3.500 | | | | 386,232 | | |
| | | 3,942,435 | | |
Banking (0.3%) | |
| 800 | | | NEXUS Buyer LLC, LIBOR 1M + 3.750%(9) | | (B-, B2) | | 11/09/26 | | | 3.897 | | | | 786,200 | | |
Building & Construction (0.6%) | |
| 443 | | | ACProducts, Inc., LIBOR 3M + 6.500%(9) | | (B, B2) | | 08/18/25 | | | 7.500 | | | | 449,094 | | |
| 287 | | | SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 2.750%(9) | | (BB, B1) | | 10/29/24 | | | 3.750 | | | | 286,049 | | |
| 540 | | | TRC Companies, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 5.000%(9) | | (B, B2) | | 06/21/24 | | | 6.000 | | | | 528,111 | | |
| 245 | | | TRC Companies, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 3.500%(9) | | (B, B2) | | 06/21/24 | | | 4.500 | | | | 238,581 | | |
| | | 1,501,835 | | |
Building Materials (1.3%) | |
| 587 | | | Airxcel, Inc., LIBOR 2M + 4.500%(9) | | (B-, Caa2) | | 04/28/25 | | | 4.648 | | | | 556,002 | | |
| 1,231 | | | Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 3.750%(9) | | (B+, B2) | | 04/12/25 | | | 3.895 | | | | 1,211,681 | | |
| 746 | | | Foundation Building Materials Holding, Co. LLC, LIBOR 1M + 3.000%(9) | | (BB-, B2) | | 08/13/25 | | | 3.148 | | | | 734,104 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Par (000) | |
| | Ratings† (S&P/Moody's) | | Maturity | | Rate% | | Value | |
BANK LOANS (continued) | | | |
Building Materials | |
$ | 917 | | | Priso Acquisition Corp., LIBOR 3M + 3.000%(9) | | (B+, B3) | | 05/08/22 | | | 4.000 | | | $ | 898,933 | | |
| | | 3,400,720 | | |
Chemicals (2.3%) | |
| 411 | | | Allnex (Luxembourg) & Cy S.C.A., LIBOR 3M + 3.250%(9) | | (B, B2) | | 09/13/23 | | | 4.000 | | | | 399,637 | | |
| 309 | | | Allnex U.S.A., Inc., LIBOR 3M + 3.250%(9) | | (B, B2) | | 09/13/23 | | | 4.000 | | | | 301,083 | | |
| 956 | | | Ascend Performance Materials Operations LLC, LIBOR 3M + 5.250%(9) | | (BB-, B1) | | 08/27/26 | | | 6.250 | | | | 955,534 | | |
| 1,226 | | | PMHC II, Inc., LIBOR 12M + 3.500%(9) | | (CCC+, Caa1) | | 03/31/25 | | | 4.500 | | | | 1,116,743 | | |
| 977 | | | Polar U.S. Borrower LLC, LIBOR 1M + 4.750%(9) | | (B-, B2) | | 10/15/25 | | | 4.897 | | | | 942,706 | | |
| 497 | | | Solenis Holdings LLC, LIBOR 3M + 4.000%(9) | | (B-, B3) | | 06/26/25 | | | 4.256 | | | | 486,678 | | |
| 743 | | | UTEX Industries, Inc.(4),(8),(10) | | (NR, NR) | | 05/22/21 | | | 0.000 | | | | 228,977 | | |
| 61 | | | UTEX Industries, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 9.000%(6),(9) | | (NR, NR) | | 02/10/21 | | | 10.000 | | | | 61,718 | | |
| 43 | | | UTEX Industries, Inc.(6),(8),(10) | | (NR, NR) | | 10/30/24 | | | 8.500 | | | | 43,202 | | |
| 455 | | | Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc., LIBOR 6M + 8.250%(7),(9) | | (CCC, Caa3) | | 10/27/25 | | | 9.250 | | | | 357,702 | | |
| 1,459 | | | Zep, Inc., LIBOR 6M + 4.000%(9) | | (CCC+, B3) | | 08/12/24 | | | 5.000 | | | | 1,383,303 | | |
| | | 6,277,283 | | |
Diversified Capital Goods (3.1%) | |
| 1,608 | | | Callaway Golf Co., LIBOR 1M + 4.500%(9) | | (B+, B1) | | 01/02/26 | | | 4.647 | | | | 1,604,667 | | |
| 1,028 | | | Douglas Dynamics Holdings, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 3.750%(6),(9) | | (BB-, B2) | | 06/08/26 | | | 4.750 | | | | 1,023,253 | | |
| 1,456 | | | Dynacast International LLC, LIBOR 3M + 3.250%(9) | | (CCC, Caa1) | | 01/28/22 | | | 4.250 | | | | 1,366,858 | | |
| 486 | | | Element Materials Technology Group U.S. Holdings, Inc., LIBOR 3M + 3.500%(9) | | (B, B2) | | 06/28/24 | | | 4.500 | | | | 463,344 | | |
| 947 | | | Filtration Group Corp., LIBOR 1M + 3.000%(9) | | (B, B3) | | 03/29/25 | | | 3.148 | | | | 924,361 | | |
| 495 | | | Filtration Group Corp., LIBOR 1M + 3.750%(9) | | (B, B3) | | 03/31/25 | | | 4.500 | | | | 489,790 | | |
| 522 | | | Thermon Industries, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 3.750%(6),(9) | | (B, B2) | | 10/30/24 | | | 4.750 | | | | 515,845 | | |
| 1,864 | | | Vertiv Group Corp., LIBOR 1M + 3.000%(9) | | (B+, B1) | | 03/02/27 | | | 3.148 | | | | 1,836,875 | | |
| | | 8,224,993 | | |
Electronics (0.9%) | |
| 455 | | | CPI International, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 3.500%(7),(9) | | (B-, B3) | | 07/26/24 | | | 4.500 | | | | 436,499 | | |
| 500 | | | CPI International, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 7.250%(6),(7),(9) | | (CCC, Caa2) | | 07/26/25 | | | 8.250 | | | | 442,224 | | |
| 1,214 | | | Oberthur Technologies SA, LIBOR 3M + 3.750%(9) | | (B-, B3) | | 01/10/24 | | | 3.970 | | | | 1,170,002 | | |
| 397 | | | Triton Solar U.S. Acquisition Co., LIBOR 3M + 6.000%(7),(9) | | (B, B3) | | 10/29/24 | | | 6.220 | | | | 343,618 | | |
| | | 2,392,343 | | |
Energy - Exploration & Production (0.4%) | |
| 1,182 | | | Lower Cadence Holdings LLC, LIBOR 1M + 4.000%(9) | | (B-, B2) | | 05/22/26 | | | 4.148 | | | | 1,078,588 | | |
| 848 | | | PES Holdings LLC, PRIME + 6.990%, PIK(3),(4),(9) | | (NR, NR) | | 12/31/22 | | | 6.250 | | | | 95,392 | | |
| | | 1,173,980 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Par (000) | |
| | Ratings† (S&P/Moody's) | | Maturity | | Rate% | | Value | |
BANK LOANS (continued) | | | |
Food - Wholesale (0.9%) | |
$ | 981 | | | AI Aqua Merger Sub, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 3.250%(6),(9) | | (B, B2) | | 12/13/23 | | | 4.250 | | | $ | 961,540 | | |
| 523 | | | AI Aqua Merger Sub, Inc., LIBOR 3M + 4.250%(6),(9) | | (B, B2) | | 12/13/23 | | | 5.250 | | | | 517,918 | | |
| 213 | | | U.S. Foods, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 2.000%(9) | | (BB-, B3) | | 09/13/26 | | | 2.148 | | | | 203,237 | | |
| 806 | | | United Natural Foods, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 4.250%(9) | | (B, B2) | | 10/22/25 | | | 4.398 | | | | 795,517 | | |
| | | 2,478,212 | | |
Forestry & Paper (0.2%) | |
| 654 | | | Asplundh Tree Expert LLC, LIBOR 1M + 2.500%(9) | | (BBB-, Ba1) | | 09/07/27 | | | 2.640 | | | | 653,051 | | |
Gaming (0.8%) | |
| 954 | | | CBAC Borrower LLC, LIBOR 1M + 4.000%(7),(9) | | (CCC+, Caa2) | | 07/08/24 | | | 4.148 | | | | 842,148 | | |
| 341 | | | Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Ltd., LIBOR 3M + 3.500%, PIK(3),(9) | | (B, B2) | | 03/13/25 | | | 7.500 | | | | 308,479 | | |
| 333 | | | Golden Nugget, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 2.500%(9) | | (B, B2) | | 10/04/23 | | | 3.250 | | | | 295,116 | | |
| 700 | | | Stars Group Holdings B.V. (The), LIBOR 3M + 3.500%(9) | | (BBB-, Ba1) | | 07/10/25 | | | 3.720 | | | | 701,155 | | |
| | | 2,146,898 | | |
Gas Distribution (0.5%) | |
| 1,349 | | | Traverse Midstream Partners LLC, LIBOR 1M + 5.500%(9) | | (B, B3) | | 09/27/24 | | | 6.500 | | | | 1,250,677 | | |
Health Facilities (0.4%) | |
| 160 | | | Western Dental Services, Inc., LIBOR 3M + 4.500%(6),(9) | | (CCC+, Caa1) | | 06/30/23 | | | 5.500 | | | | 150,745 | | |
| 1,091 | | | Western Dental Services, Inc., LIBOR 3M + 5.250%(6),(9) | | (CCC+, Caa1) | | 06/30/23 | | | 6.250 | | | | 1,033,619 | | |
| | | 1,184,364 | | |
Health Services (2.8%) | |
| 2,011 | | | Athenahealth, Inc., LIBOR 3M + 4.500%(6),(9) | | (B, B2) | | 02/11/26 | | | 4.750 | | | | 1,973,567 | | |
| 1,479 | | | Auris Luxembourg III Sarl, LIBOR 1M + 3.750%(9) | | (B-, B3) | | 02/27/26 | | | 3.898 | | | | 1,386,316 | | |
| 993 | | | Cambrex Corp., LIBOR 1M + 5.000%(9) | | (B, B2) | | 12/04/26 | | | 6.000 | | | | 992,505 | | |
| 336 | | | Carestream Health, Inc., LIBOR 6M + 6.750%(9) | | (B-, B1) | | 05/08/23 | | | 7.750 | | | | 325,300 | | |
| 1,722 | | | KUEHG Corp., LIBOR 3M + 3.750%(9) | | (CCC+, B3) | | 02/21/25 | | | 4.750 | | | | 1,576,537 | | |
| 1,477 | | | Learning Care Group, Inc., LIBOR 6M + 3.250%(9) | | (CCC, B3) | | 03/13/25 | | | 4.250 | | | | 1,357,983 | | |
| | | 7,612,208 | | |
Insurance Brokerage (0.7%) | |
| 653 | | | Acrisure LLC, LIBOR 1M + 3.500%(9) | | (B, B2) | | 02/15/27 | | | 3.648 | | | | 631,610 | | |
| 783 | | | NFP Corp., LIBOR 1M + 3.250%(9) | | (B, B1) | | 02/15/27 | | | 3.398 | | | | 750,558 | | |
| 590 | | | Ryan Specialty Group LLC, LIBOR 1M + 3.250%(9) | | (B, B1) | | 09/01/27 | | | 4.000 | | | | 586,951 | | |
| | | 1,969,119 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Par (000) | |
| | Ratings† (S&P/Moody's) | | Maturity | | Rate% | | Value | |
BANK LOANS (continued) | | | |
Investments & Misc. Financial Services (2.0%) | |
$ | 1,241 | | | Advisor Group, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 5.000%(9) | | (B-, B2) | | 07/31/26 | | | 5.148 | | | $ | 1,199,616 | | |
| 545 | | | Altisource Solutions Sarl, LIBOR 3M + 4.000%(7),(9) | | (B-, Caa1) | | 04/03/24 | | | 5.000 | | | | 394,626 | | |
| 453 | | | Ditech Holding Corp., PRIME + 7.000%(4),(6),(9) | | (NR, NR) | | 06/30/22 | | | 11.250 | | | | 136,352 | | |
| 426 | | | Focus Financial Partners LLC, LIBOR 1M + 2.000%(9) | | (BB-, Ba3) | | 07/03/24 | | | 2.148 | | | | 414,451 | | |
| 1,217 | | | Hudson River Trading LLC, LIBOR 1M + 3.000%(9) | | (BB-, Ba2) | | 02/18/27 | | | 3.148 | | | | 1,205,355 | | |
| 624 | | | Liquidnet Holdings, Inc., LIBOR 6M + 3.250%(9) | | (BB-, Ba3) | | 07/15/24 | | | 4.250 | | | | 621,098 | | |
| 1,402 | | | VFH Parent LLC, LIBOR 1M + 3.000%(9) | | (B+, Ba3) | | 03/01/26 | | | 3.145 | | | | 1,388,147 | | |
| | | 5,359,645 | | |
Machinery (1.1%) | |
| 915 | | | Cohu, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 3.000%(9) | | (B-, B2) | | 10/01/25 | | | 3.148 | | | | 885,207 | | |
| 288 | | | CPM Holdings, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 3.750%(9) | | (CCC+, B3) | | 11/17/25 | | | 3.899 | | | | 268,991 | | |
| 247 | | | CPM Holdings, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 8.250%(7),(9) | | (CCC, Caa3) | | 11/15/26 | | | 8.399 | | | | 227,151 | | |
| 411 | | | LTI Holdings, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 6.750%(7),(9) | | (CCC+, Caa3) | | 09/06/26 | | | 6.898 | | | | 369,971 | | |
| 720 | | | LTI Holdings, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 3.500%(9) | | (B-, B3) | | 09/06/25 | | | 3.648 | | | | 673,332 | | |
| 550 | | | Penn Engineering & Manufacturing Corp., LIBOR 1M + 2.750%(6),(9) | | (B+, B1) | | 06/27/24 | | | 3.750 | | | | 540,821 | | |
| | | 2,965,473 | | |
Managed Care (1.1%) | |
| 1,391 | | | Inovalon Holdings, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 3.000%(9) | | (B+, B2) | | 04/02/25 | | | 3.188 | | | | 1,356,972 | | |
| 1,512 | | | MPH Acquisition Holdings LLC, LIBOR 3M + 2.750%(9) | | (B+, B1) | | 06/07/23 | | | 3.750 | | | | 1,495,790 | | |
| | | 2,852,762 | | |
Media - Diversified (0.5%) | |
| 621 | | | Cast and Crew Payroll LLC, LIBOR 1M + 3.750%(9) | | (B, B3) | | 02/09/26 | | | 3.898 | | | | 585,127 | | |
| 979 | | | Diamond Sports Group LLC, LIBOR 1M + 3.250%(9) | | (BB-, Ba3) | | 08/24/26 | | | 3.400 | | | | 613,985 | | |
| 250 | | | NEP/NCP Holdco, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 7.000%(7),(9) | | (CCC, Caa3) | | 10/19/26 | | | 7.148 | | | | 202,813 | | |
| | | 1,401,925 | | |
Media Content (0.3%) | |
| 684 | | | NASCAR Holdings, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 2.750%(9) | | (BB, Ba3) | | 10/19/26 | | | 2.902 | | | | 667,279 | | |
Medical Products (1.3%) | |
| 1,051 | | | ABB Concise Optical Group LLC, LIBOR 6M + 5.000%(9) | | (CCC+, B3) | | 06/15/23 | | | 6.000 | | | | 922,511 | | |
| 985 | | | CryoLife, Inc., LIBOR 3M + 3.250%(9) | | (B, B1) | | 12/01/24 | | | 4.250 | | | | 977,424 | | |
| 1,486 | | | Sotera Health Holdings LLC, LIBOR 3M + 4.500%(9) | | (B, B2) | | 12/11/26 | | | 5.500 | | | | 1,483,575 | | |
| | | 3,383,510 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Par (000) | |
| | Ratings† (S&P/Moody's) | | Maturity | | Rate% | | Value | |
BANK LOANS (continued) | | | |
Metals & Mining - Excluding Steel (0.6%) | |
$ | 1,463 | | | GrafTech Finance, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 3.500%(9) | | (BB-, B1) | | 02/12/25 | | | 4.500 | | | $ | 1,446,534 | | |
| 221 | | | Noranda Aluminum Acquisition Corp., PRIME + 3.500%(4),(6),(9) | | (NR, NR) | | 02/28/19 | | | 7.750 | | | | 19,912 | | |
| | | 1,466,446 | | |
Non - Electric Utilities (0.2%) | |
| 726 | | | BCP Raptor LLC, LIBOR 3M + 4.250%(9) | | (B-, B3) | | 06/24/24 | | | 5.250 | | | | 601,362 | | |
Packaging (1.0%) | |
| 493 | | | Berry Global, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 2.000%(9) | | (BBB-, Ba2) | | 07/01/26 | | | 2.147 | | | | 477,557 | | |
| 623 | | | Flex Acquisition Co., Inc., LIBOR 3M + 3.000%(9) | | (B, B2) | | 12/29/23 | | | 4.000 | | | | 608,890 | | |
| 815 | | | Proampac PG Borrower LLC, PRIME + 2.500%(9) | | (B-, B3) | | 11/20/23 | | | 5.442 | | | | 802,527 | | |
| 733 | | | Strategic Materials, Inc., LIBOR 3M + 3.750%(7),(9) | | (CCC, Caa3) | | 11/01/24 | | | 4.750 | | | | 574,520 | | |
| 645 | | | Strategic Materials, Inc., LIBOR 3M + 7.750%(6),(7),(9) | | (CC, C) | | 10/31/25 | | | 8.750 | | | | 228,975 | | |
| | | 2,692,469 | | |
Personal & Household Products (0.6%) | |
| 982 | | | Serta Simmons Bedding LLC, LIBOR 1M + 7.500%(9) | | (B, Caa2) | | 08/10/23 | | | 8.500 | | | | 843,156 | | |
| 446 | | | TricorBraun Holdings, Inc., PRIME + 2.750%(9) | | (B-, B2) | | 11/30/23 | | | 4.750 | | | | 440,148 | | |
| 422 | | | Weber-Stephen Products LLC, LIBOR 3M + 3.250%(8),(9) | | (B, B1) | | 10/20/27 | | | 0.000 | | | | 418,953 | | |
| | | 1,702,257 | | |
Pharmaceuticals (0.8%) | |
| 438 | | | Akorn, Inc., LIBOR 3M + 7.500%(9) | | (CCC+, Caa2) | | 10/01/25 | | | 14.000 | | | | 440,667 | | |
| 864 | | | Endo Luxembourg Finance Co. I Sarl, LIBOR 3M + 4.250%(9) | | (B+, B2) | | 04/29/24 | | | 5.000 | | | | 823,528 | | |
| 949 | | | Syneos Health, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 1.500%(9) | | (BB, Ba3) | | 03/26/24 | | | 1.648 | | | | 933,375 | | |
| | | 2,197,570 | | |
Real Estate Development & Management (0.8%) | |
| 1,228 | | | Cushman & Wakefield U.S. Borrower LLC, LIBOR 1M + 2.750%(9) | | (BB-, Ba3) | | 08/21/25 | | | 2.898 | | | | 1,178,406 | | |
| 1,010 | | | Forest City Enterprises LP, LIBOR 1M + 3.500%(9) | | (B+, B2) | | 12/08/25 | | | 3.648 | | | | 979,910 | | |
| | | 2,158,316 | | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts (0.3%) | |
| 719 | | | Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 4.750%(6),(9) | | (B+, Ba2) | | 04/23/26 | | | 5.750 | | | | 719,485 | | |
Recreation & Travel (1.5%) | |
| 250 | | | Bulldog Purchaser, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 7.750%(9) | | (CCC-, Caa3) | | 09/04/26 | | | 7.898 | | | | 208,750 | | |
| 1,968 | | | Bulldog Purchaser, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 3.750%(9) | | (B-, B3) | | 09/05/25 | | | 3.898 | | | | 1,731,816 | | |
| 198 | | | Crown Finance U.S., Inc., LIBOR 6M + 2.500%(9) | | (CCC-, Caa3) | | 02/28/25 | | | 2.769 | | | | 112,310 | | |
| 493 | | | Crown Finance U.S., Inc., LIBOR 6M + 2.750%(9) | | (CCC-, Caa3) | | 09/30/26 | | | 3.019 | | | | 275,804 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Par (000) | |
| | Ratings† (S&P/Moody's) | | Maturity | | Rate% | | Value | |
BANK LOANS (continued) | | | |
Recreation & Travel | |
$ | 874 | | | Hornblower Sub LLC, LIBOR 3M + 4.500%(9) | | (CCC-, Caa2) | | 04/27/25 | | | 5.500 | | | $ | 636,238 | | |
| 1,134 | | | Hornblower Sub LLC(10) | | (NR, NR) | | 11/02/25 | | | 9.125 | | | | 1,100,000 | | |
| | | 4,064,918 | | |
Restaurants (1.7%) | |
| 1,257 | | | Flynn Restaurant Group LP, LIBOR 1M + 3.500%(9) | | (B-, B2) | | 06/27/25 | | | 3.648 | | | | 1,196,680 | | |
| 1,230 | | | IRB Holding Corp., LIBOR 6M + 2.750%(9) | | (B, B3) | | 02/05/25 | | | 3.750 | | | | 1,173,539 | | |
| 491 | | | K-Mac Holdings Corp., LIBOR 1M + 3.000%(9) | | (B-, B2) | | 03/14/25 | | | 3.148 | | | | 475,257 | | |
| 291 | | | K-Mac Holdings Corp., LIBOR 1M + 6.750%(7),(9) | | (CCC, Caa2) | | 03/16/26 | | | 6.898 | | | | 279,295 | | |
| 735 | | | Miller's Ale House, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 4.750%(7),(9) | | (CCC, Caa1) | | 05/30/25 | | | 4.902 | | | | 598,076 | | |
| 739 | | | Tacala LLC, LIBOR 1M + 3.250%(9) | | (B-, B2) | | 02/05/27 | | | 3.398 | | | | 718,427 | | |
| | | 4,441,274 | | |
Software - Services (7.7%) | |
| 746 | | | Aston FinCo Sarl, LIBOR 1M + 4.250%(9) | | (B-, B2) | | 10/09/26 | | | 4.395 | | | | 735,176 | | |
| 893 | | | Emerald TopCo, Inc., LIBOR 3M + 3.500%(9) | | (B, B2) | | 07/24/26 | | | 3.714 | | | | 862,974 | | |
| 600 | | | Epicor Software Corp., LIBOR 1M + 7.750%(9) | | (CCC, Caa2) | | 07/31/28 | | | 8.750 | | | | 616,875 | | |
| 1,700 | | | Epicor Software Corp., LIBOR 1M + 4.250%(9) | | (B-, B2) | | 07/30/27 | | | 5.250 | | | | 1,696,077 | | |
| 1,983 | | | Finastra U.S.A., Inc., LIBOR 6M + 3.500%(9) | | (CCC+, B2) | | 06/13/24 | | | 4.500 | | | | 1,875,683 | | |
| 650 | | | Flexera Software LLC, LIBOR 3M + 3.250%(9) | | (B-, B2) | | 02/26/25 | | | 4.250 | | | | 643,870 | | |
| 744 | | | Huskies Parent, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 4.000%(9) | | (B-, B2) | | 07/31/26 | | | 4.148 | | | | 735,305 | | |
| 1,095 | | | Hyland Software, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 7.000%(9) | | (CCC, Caa1) | | 07/07/25 | | | 7.750 | | | | 1,088,332 | | |
| 982 | | | Hyland Software, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 3.500%(9) | | (B-, B1) | | 07/01/24 | | | 4.250 | | | | 970,666 | | |
| 199 | | | MA FinanceCo. LLC, LIBOR 1M + 2.500%(9) | | (BB-, B1) | | 06/21/24 | | | 2.648 | | | | 188,601 | | |
| 511 | | | MA FinanceCo., LLC, LIBOR 3M + 4.250%(9) | | (BB-, B1) | | 06/05/25 | | | 5.250 | | | | 509,269 | | |
| 162 | | | Navicure, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 4.000%(9) | | (B-, B2) | | 10/22/26 | | | 4.148 | | | | 158,323 | | |
| 380 | | | Newport Group, Inc., LIBOR 3M + 3.500%(9) | | (B, B2) | | 09/13/25 | | | 3.720 | | | | 365,087 | | |
| 1,496 | | | Project Alpha Intermediate Holding, Inc., LIBOR 3M + 3.500%(9) | | (B, B3) | | 04/26/24 | | | 4.500 | | | | 1,473,318 | | |
| 1,108 | | | Project Boost Purchaser LLC, LIBOR 1M + 3.500%(9) | | (B-, B2) | | 06/01/26 | | | 3.648 | | | | 1,077,915 | | |
| 247 | | | Project Leopard Holdings, Inc., LIBOR 3M + 4.500%(9) | | (B, B2) | | 07/07/23 | | | 5.500 | | | | 243,279 | | |
| 492 | | | Project Leopard Holdings, Inc., LIBOR 3M + 4.250%(9) | | (B, B2) | | 07/07/23 | | | 5.250 | | | | 485,633 | | |
| 686 | | | Project Ruby Ultimate Parent Corp., LIBOR 1M + 3.500%(9) | | (B, B2) | | 02/09/24 | | | 4.500 | | | | 680,016 | | |
| 2,337 | | | Refinitiv U.S. Holdings, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 3.250%(9) | | (B, B2) | | 10/01/25 | | | 3.398 | | | | 2,305,981 | | |
| 308 | | | S2P Acquisition Borrower, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 4.000%(9) | | (B-, B2) | | 08/14/26 | | | 4.148 | | | | 302,070 | | |
| 1,344 | | | Seattle Spinco, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 2.500%(9) | | (BB-, B1) | | 06/21/24 | | | 2.648 | | | | 1,273,692 | | |
| 1,931 | | | The Ultimate Software Group, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 3.750%(9) | | (B, B1) | | 05/04/26 | | | 3.898 | | | | 1,901,883 | | |
| 421 | | | VS Buyer LLC, LIBOR 1M + 3.250%(6),(9) | | (B-, B1) | | 02/28/27 | | | 3.398 | | | | 412,246 | | |
| | | 20,602,271 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Par (000) | |
| | Ratings† (S&P/Moody's) | | Maturity | | Rate% | | Value | |
BANK LOANS (continued) | | | |
Specialty Retail (0.8%) | |
$ | 1,360 | | | EG America LLC, LIBOR 3M + 4.000%(9) | | (B-, B3) | | 02/07/25 | | | 4.220 | | | $ | 1,309,681 | | |
| 794 | | | Mister Car Wash Holdings, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 3.250%(9) | | (CCC+, B2) | | 05/14/26 | | | 3.401 | | | | 754,661 | | |
| | | 2,064,342 | | |
Steel Producers/Products (0.9%) | |
| 1,147 | | | Atkore International, Inc., LIBOR 3M + 2.750%(9) | | (BB-, Ba3) | | 12/22/23 | | | 3.750 | | | | 1,143,518 | | |
| 1,244 | | | Zekelman Industries, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 2.000%(9) | | (BB, Ba3) | | 01/24/27 | | | 2.148 | | | | 1,209,746 | | |
| | | 2,353,264 | | |
Support - Services (2.1%) | |
| 993 | | | Allied Universal Holdco LLC, LIBOR 1M + 4.250%(9) | | (B-, B3) | | 07/10/26 | | | 4.398 | | | | 974,243 | | |
| 708 | | | Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services, Inc., LIBOR 3M + 4.250%(9) | | (B-, B3) | | 06/21/24 | | | 5.250 | | | | 662,342 | | |
| 670 | | | Long Term Care Group, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 5.250%(6),(9) | | (B, B3) | | 12/06/22 | | | 6.250 | | | | 661,409 | | |
| 748 | | | Pike Corp., LIBOR 1M + 3.000%(9) | | (BB-, Ba3) | | 07/24/26 | | | 3.285 | | | | 740,176 | | |
| 748 | | | Prometric Holdings, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 3.000%(9) | | (B-, B2) | | 01/29/25 | | | 4.000 | | | | 702,905 | | |
| 970 | | | SAI Global Holdings II (Australia) Pty. Ltd., LIBOR 3M + 4.500%(7),(9) | | (CCC, Caa1) | | 12/20/23 | | | 5.500 | | | | 795,259 | | |
| 667 | | | St. George's University Scholastic Services, LIBOR 1M + 3.250%(9) | | (B+, B2) | | 07/17/25 | | | 3.400 | | | | 653,684 | | |
| 327 | | | USS Ultimate Holdings, Inc., LIBOR 3M + 7.750%(7),(9) | | (CCC, Caa2) | | 08/25/25 | | | 8.750 | | | | 313,773 | | |
| | | 5,503,791 | | |
Tech Hardware & Equipment (0.2%) | |
| 594 | | | CommScope, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 3.250%(9) | | (B, Ba3) | | 04/06/26 | | | 3.398 | | | | 575,638 | | |
Telecom - Wireline Integrated & Services (2.2%) | |
| 485 | | | Altice Financing S.A., LIBOR 1M + 2.750%(9) | | (B, B2) | | 01/31/26 | | | 2.902 | | | | 463,578 | | |
| 494 | | | Altice France S.A., LIBOR 3M + 4.000%(9) | | (B, B2) | | 08/14/26 | | | 4.237 | | | | 481,284 | | |
| 1,481 | | | Altice France S.A., LIBOR 1M + 3.688%(9) | | (B, B2) | | 01/31/26 | | | 3.836 | | | | 1,438,210 | | |
| 1,166 | | | CenturyLink, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 2.250%(9) | | (BBB-, Ba3) | | 03/15/27 | | | 2.398 | | | | 1,125,032 | | |
| 643 | | | GTT Communications, Inc., LIBOR 3M + 2.750%(9) | | (CCC+, B3) | | 05/31/25 | | | 2.970 | | | | 553,274 | | |
| 1,117 | | | MTN Infrastructure TopCo, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 3.000%(9) | | (B, B2) | | 11/15/24 | | | 4.000 | | | | 1,091,836 | | |
| 456 | | | TVC Albany, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 3.500%(9) | | (B-, B2) | | 07/23/25 | | | 3.650 | | | | 440,111 | | |
| 438 | | | TVC Albany, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 7.500%(6),(7),(9) | | (CCC, Caa2) | | 07/23/26 | | | 7.650 | | | | 378,437 | | |
| | | 5,971,762 | | |
Theaters & Entertainment (2.2%) | |
| 1,704 | | | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 4.500%(6),(9) | | (CCC+, B3) | | 07/03/26 | | | 5.500 | | | | 1,665,881 | | |
| 295 | | | Technicolor S.A., LIBOR 3M + 6.000%(9) | | (B, Caa1) | | 06/30/24 | | | 6.269 | | | | 316,105 | | |
| 915 | | | Technicolor S.A., LIBOR 6M + 6.000%(9) | | (B, Caa1) | | 06/30/24 | | | 6.000 | | | | 980,991 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Par (000) | |
| | Ratings† (S&P/Moody's) | | Maturity | | Rate% | | Value | |
BANK LOANS (continued) | | | |
Theaters & Entertainment | |
$ | 874 | | | Technicolor S.A., LIBOR 3M + 2.750%(9) | | (CCC, Ca) | | 12/31/24 | | | 6.025 | | | $ | 688,005 | | |
| 170 | | | TopGolf International, Inc., LIBOR 3M + 6.250%(9) | | (CCC+, Caa1) | | 02/08/26 | | | 7.000 | | | | 169,761 | | |
| 2,467 | | | William Morris Endeavor Entertainment LLC, LIBOR 1M + 2.750%(9) | | (CCC+, B3) | | 05/18/25 | | | 2.900 | | | | 2,118,171 | | |
| | | 5,938,914 | | |
Trucking & Delivery (0.4%) | |
| 977 | | | Transplace Holdings, Inc., LIBOR 6M + 3.750%(7),(9) | | (B-, B1) | | 10/07/24 | | | 4.750 | | | | 964,202 | | |
TOTAL BANK LOANS (Cost $136,083,921) | | | 128,666,425 | | |
ASSET BACKED SECURITIES (5.3%) | | | |
Collateralized Debt Obligations (5.3%) | | | |
| 1,000 | | | Battalion CLO XV Ltd., 2020-15A, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 6.350%(1),(9) | | (BB-, NR) | | 01/17/33 | | | 6.568 | | | | 942,861 | | |
| 750 | | | BlueMountain Fuji U.S. CLO III Ltd., 2017-3A, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 5.200%(1),(9) | | (BB-, NR) | | 01/15/30 | | | 5.437 | | | | 618,886 | | |
| 750 | | | Carlyle Global Market Strategies CLO Ltd., 2014-3RA, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 5.400%(1),(9) | | (B+, NR) | | 07/27/31 | | | 5.617 | | | | 578,440 | | |
| 500 | | | Carlyle Global Market Strategies CLO Ltd., 2015-2A, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 6.150%(1),(7),(9) | | (NR, B3) | | 04/27/27 | | | 6.367 | | | | 364,898 | | |
| 500 | | | Carlyle U.S. CLO Ltd., 2017-2A, Rule 144A(1),(7),(8),(10) | | (NR, NR) | | 07/20/31 | | | 0.000 | | | | 179,962 | | |
| 750 | | | CIFC Funding Ltd., 2014-1A, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 5.850%(1),(9) | | (B+, NR) | | 01/18/31 | | | 5.850 | | | | 637,454 | | |
| 750 | | | Goldentree Loan Opportunities XI Ltd., 2015-11A, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 5.400%(1),(9) | | (NR, Ba3) | | 01/18/31 | | | 5.618 | | | | 657,442 | | |
| 750 | | | Greywolf CLO II Ltd., 2013-1A, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 6.350%(1),(9) | | (B+, NR) | | 10/15/29 | | | 6.587 | | | | 634,607 | | |
| 750 | | | Greywolf CLO V Ltd., 2015-1A, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 5.850%(1),(9) | | (B+, NR) | | 01/27/31 | | | 6.065 | | | | 631,039 | | |
| 500 | | | Halcyon Loan Advisors Funding Ltd., 2015-2A, Rule 144A(1),(7),(8),(10) | | (NR, NR) | | 07/25/27 | | | 0.000 | | | | 17,500 | | |
| 750 | | | KKR CLO Ltd., 16, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 6.750%(1),(9) | | (NR, Ba3) | | 01/20/29 | | | 6.968 | | | | 640,663 | | |
| 500 | | | KKR CLO Ltd., 20, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 5.500%(1),(9) | | (NR, Ba3) | | 10/16/30 | | | 5.730 | | | | 422,431 | | |
| 750 | | | KKR Financial CLO Ltd., 2013-1A, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 6.080%(1),(9) | | (NR, Ba3) | | 04/15/29 | | | 6.317 | | | | 610,391 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Oaktree CLO Ltd., 2019-4A, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 7.230%(1),(9) | | (BB-, NR) | | 10/20/32 | | | 7.448 | | | | 928,902 | | |
| 750 | | | Octagon Investment Partners 31 LLC, 2017-1A, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 6.300%(1),(9) | | (NR, Ba3) | | 07/20/30 | | | 6.518 | | | | 664,482 | | |
| 500 | | | Shackleton CLO Ltd., 2014-6RA, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 2.970%(1),(9) | | (NR, Baa3) | | 07/17/28 | | | 3.188 | | | | 468,066 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Par (000) | |
| | Ratings† (S&P/Moody's) | | Maturity | | Rate% | | Value | |
ASSET BACKED SECURITIES (continued) | | | |
Collateralized Debt Obligations | | | |
$ | 750 | | | Symphony Credit Opportunities Fund Ltd., 2015-2A, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 3.060%(1),(9) | | (NR, Baa3) | | 07/15/28 | | | 3.335 | | | $ | 691,752 | | |
| 1,000 | | | TICP CLO XIII Ltd., 2019-13A, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 6.750%(1),(9) | | (NR, Ba3) | | 07/15/32 | | | 6.987 | | | | 959,972 | | |
| 500 | | | Venture CLO Ltd., 2018-35A, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 3.500%(1),(9) | | (NR, Ba1) | | 10/22/31 | | | 3.716 | | | | 429,347 | | |
| 750 | | | Venture XXIV CLO Ltd., 2016 24A, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 3.900%(1),(9) | | (NR, Baa2) | | 10/20/28 | | | 4.118 | | | | 713,338 | | |
| 500 | | | Venture XXVIII CLO Ltd., 2017-28A, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 6.150%(1),(9) | | (NR, Ba3) | | 07/20/30 | | | 6.368 | | | | 363,841 | | |
| 500 | | | Vibrant CLO V Ltd., 2016-5A, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 7.000%(1),(9) | | (NR, B1) | | 01/20/29 | | | 7.218 | | | | 349,522 | | |
| 750 | | | Vibrant CLO VI Ltd., 2017-6A, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 5.750%(1),(9) | | (NR, B1) | | 06/20/29 | | | 5.977 | | | | 556,611 | | |
| 500 | | | Voya CLO Ltd., 2014-4A, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 3.350%(1),(9) | | (BBB-, NR) | | 07/14/31 | | | 3.579 | | | | 435,470 | | |
| 750 | | | Wind River CLO Ltd., 2015-2A, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 5.550%(1),(9) | | (NR, Ba3) | | 10/15/27 | | | 5.787 | | | | 613,848 | | |
TOTAL ASSET BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $17,117,031) | | | 14,111,725 | | |
Number of Shares | |
| |
| |
| |
| | | |
COMMON STOCKS (1.0%) | | | |
Auto Parts & Equipment (0.1%) | |
| 11,414 | | | Jason Group, Inc.(5),(6),(11) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 57,071 | | |
| 23,014 | | | Remainco LLC(5),(6),(11) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 225,998 | | |
| | | 283,069 | | |
Building & Construction (0.0%) | |
| 2 | | | White Forest Resources, Inc.(5),(6),(7),(11) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | — | | |
Building Materials (0.2%) | |
| 60,000 | | | Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc.(11) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 460,200 | | |
Chemicals (0.0%) | |
| 1,512 | | | Project Investor Holdings LLC(5),(6),(7),(11) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 15 | | |
| 25,202 | | | Proppants Holdings LLC(5),(6),(7),(11) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 27,470 | | |
| | | 27,485 | | |
Energy - Exploration & Production (0.0%) | |
| 749 | | | Independence Contract Drilling, Inc.(11) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,741 | | |
| 37,190 | | | PES Energy, Inc.(7),(11) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 372 | | |
| | | 2,113 | | |
Metals & Mining - Excluding Steel (0.4%) | |
| 1,100,000 | | | Taseko Mines Ltd.(11) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,014,737 | | |
Oil Field Equipment & Services (0.0%) | |
| 3,529 | | | Pioneer Energy Services Corp.(5),(6),(11) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,647 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Number of Shares | |
| |
| |
| | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | |
Pharmaceuticals (0.2%) | |
| 37,299 | | | Akorn Holding Company LLC | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 410,289 | | |
Private Placement (0.1%) | |
| 42,147 | | | Technicolor S.A. warrants, expires 12/11/2020(12) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 59,803 | | |
| 237,052 | | | Technicolor S.A. EUR 27.0(12) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 339,115 | | |
| | | 398,918 | | |
Recreation & Travel (0.0%) | |
| 5,000 | | | Six Flags Entertainment Corp. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 108,100 | | |
Support - Services (0.0%) | |
| 87 | | | Sprint Industrial Holdings LLC, Class G(5),(6),(7),(11) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | — | | |
| 8 | | | Sprint Industrial Holdings LLC, Class H(5),(6),(7),(11) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | — | | |
| 19 | | | Sprint Industrial Holdings LLC, Class I(5),(6),(7),(11) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | — | | |
| | | 0 | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $3,768,217) | | | 2,707,558 | | |
WARRANT (0.0%) | | | |
Chemicals (0.0%) | |
| 6,300 | | | Project Investor Holdings LLC, expires 02/20/2022(5),(6),(7),(11) (Cost $3,276) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | — | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (1.7%) | | | |
| 4,585,945 | | | State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio 0.09%(13) (Cost $4,585,945) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,585,945 | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS AT VALUE (97.4%) (Cost $277,764,024) | | | 260,340,963 | | |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES (2.6%) | | | 7,016,424 | | |
NET ASSETS (100.0%) | | $ | 267,357,387 | | |
† Credit ratings given by the S&P Global Ratings Division of S&P Global Inc. ("S&P") and Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's") are unaudited.
(1) Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2020, these securities amounted to a value of $110,027,132 or 41.2% of net assets.
(2) Security or portion thereof is out on loan (See note 2-K).
(3) PIK: Payment-in-kind security for which part of the income earned may be paid as additional principal.
(4) Bond is currently in default.
(5) Not readily marketable security; security is valued at fair value as determined in good faith by, or under the direction of, the Board of Trustees.
(6) Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs.
(7) Illiquid security (unaudited).
(8) Zero coupon security.
(9) Variable rate obligation — The interest rate shown is the rate in effect as of October 31, 2020.
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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(10) The rates on certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their description above. The interest rate shown is the rate in effect as of October 31, 2020.
(11) Non-income producing security.
(12) Security is held through holdings of 100 shares of the CIG Special Purpose SPC — Credit Suisse Strategic Income Fund Segregated Portfolio, an affiliated entity.
(13) Represents security purchased with cash collateral received for securities on loan. The rate shown is the annualized one-day yield at October 31, 2020.
INVESTMENT ABBREVIATIONS
1M = 1 Month
2M = 2 Month
3M = 3 Month
6M = 6 Month
12M = 12 Month
LIBOR = London Interbank Offered Rate
NR = Not Rated
Sarl - société à responsabilité limitée
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts | |
Forward Currency to be Purchased (Local) | | Forward Currency to be Sold (Local) | | Expiration Date | | Counterparty | | Value on Settlement Date | | Current Value/ Notional | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
CAD | 352,000 | | | USD | 264,161 | | | 10/13/21 | | Deutsche Bank AG | | $ | 264,161 | | | $ | 264,161 | | | $ | 0 | | |
USD | 1,327,784 | | | CAD | 1,749,000 | | | 10/13/21 | | Deutsche Bank AG | | | (1,327,784 | ) | | | (1,312,551 | ) | | | 15,233 | | |
| | $ | 15,233 | | |
Currency Abbreviations:
CAD = Canadian Dollar
USD = United States Dollar
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse Strategic Income Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
October 31, 2020
Assets | |
Investments at value, including collateral for securities on loan of $4,585,945 (Cost $277,764,024) (Note 2) | | $ | 260,340,9631 | | |
Cash | | | 11,347,055 | | |
Receivable for investments sold | | | 4,889,850 | | |
Interest receivable | | | 2,709,323 | | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 192,932 | | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts (Note 2) | | | 15,233 | | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 45,247 | | |
Total assets | | | 279,540,603 | | |
Liabilities | |
Investment advisory fee payable (Note 3) | | | 109,606 | | |
Administrative services fee payable (Note 3) | | | 50,517 | | |
Shareholder servicing/Distribution fee payable (Note 3) | | | 44,161 | | |
Payable for investments purchased | | | 6,547,069 | | |
Payable upon return of securities loaned (Note 2) | | | 4,585,945 | | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | 563,599 | | |
Dividend payable | | | 58,727 | | |
Trustees' fee payable | | | 20,523 | | |
Accrued expenses | | | 203,069 | | |
Total liabilities | | | 12,183,216 | | |
Net Assets | |
Capital stock, $.001 par value (Note 6) | | | 27,941 | | |
Paid-in capital (Note 6) | | | 299,540,113 | | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | (32,210,667 | ) | |
Net assets | | $ | 267,357,387 | | |
I Shares | |
Net assets | | $ | 190,537,186 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 19,915,027 | | |
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share | | $ | 9.57 | | |
A Shares | |
Net assets | | $ | 34,254,419 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 3,579,699 | | |
Net asset value and redemption price per share | | $ | 9.57 | | |
Maximum offering price per share (net asset value/(1-4.75%)) | | $ | 10.05 | | |
C Shares | |
Net assets | | $ | 42,565,782 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 4,446,025 | | |
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share | | $ | 9.57 | | |
1 Includes $4,510,267 of securities on loan.
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse Strategic Income Fund
Statement of Operations
For the Year Ended October 31, 2020
Investment Income | |
Interest | | $ | 17,847,255 | | |
Dividends | | | 6,200 | | |
Other | | | 16,528 | | |
Securities lending (net of rebates) | | | 18,929 | | |
Total investment income | | | 17,888,912 | | |
Expenses | |
Investment advisory fees (Note 3) | | | 2,451,224 | | |
Administrative services fees (Note 3) | | | 93,748 | | |
Shareholder servicing/Distribution fees (Note 3) | |
Class A | | | 103,587 | | |
Class C | | | 474,858 | | |
Transfer agent fees (Note 3) | | | 302,080 | | |
Registration fees | | | 74,187 | | |
Trustees' fees | | | 64,798 | | |
Custodian fees | | | 61,189 | | |
Audit and tax fees | | | 60,838 | | |
Printing fees | | | 47,218 | | |
Commitment fees (Note 4) | | | 38,896 | | |
Legal fees | | | 16,620 | | |
Insurance expense | | | 12,436 | | |
Miscellaneous expense | | | 14,367 | | |
Total expenses | | | 3,816,046 | | |
Less: fees waived (Note 3) | | | (913,023 | ) | |
Net expenses | | | 2,903,023 | | |
Net investment income | | | 14,985,889 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) from Investments, Foreign Currency and Forward Foreign Currency Contracts | |
Net realized loss from investments | | | (7,075,500 | ) | |
Net realized gain from foreign currency transactions | | | 3,286 | | |
Net realized loss from forward foreign currency contracts | | | (9,580 | ) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments | | | (8,992,387 | ) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from forward foreign currency contracts | | | 20,706 | | |
Net realized and unrealized loss from investments, foreign currency and forward foreign currency contracts | | | (16,053,475 | ) | |
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | (1,067,586 | ) | |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse Strategic Income Fund
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | For the Year Ended October 31, 2020 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2019 | |
From Operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 14,985,889 | | | $ | 15,518,052 | | |
Net realized loss from investments, foreign currency transactions and forward foreign currency contracts | | | (7,081,794 | ) | | | (367,670 | ) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments, foreign currency translations and forward foreign currency contracts | | | (8,971,681 | ) | | | (2,689,908 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (1,067,586 | ) | | | 12,460,474 | | |
From Distributions | |
From distributable earnings | |
Class I | | | (10,858,414 | ) | | | (10,684,898 | ) | |
Class A | | | (2,121,306 | ) | | | (2,448,231 | ) | |
Class C | | | (2,075,223 | ) | | | (2,143,869 | ) | |
Return of Capital | |
Class I | | | — | | | | (163,611 | ) | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (37,488 | ) | |
Class C | | | — | | | | (32,828 | ) | |
Net decrease in net assets resulting from dividends | | | (15,054,943 | ) | | | (15,510,925 | ) | |
From Capital Share Transactions (Note 6) | |
Proceeds from sale of shares | | | 124,396,241 | | | | 192,306,895 | | |
Reinvestment of dividends | | | 14,181,493 | | | | 14,727,482 | | |
Net asset value of shares redeemed | | | (189,181,077 | ) | | | (136,604,533 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions | | | (50,603,343 | ) | | | 70,429,844 | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | (66,725,872 | ) | | | 67,379,393 | | |
Net Assets | |
Beginning of year | | | 334,083,259 | | | | 266,703,866 | | |
End of year | | $ | 267,357,387 | | | $ | 334,083,259 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse Strategic Income Fund
Financial Highlights
(For a Class I Share of the Fund Outstanding Throughout Each Year)
| | For the Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 9.88 | | | $ | 9.96 | | | $ | 10.24 | | | $ | 9.73 | | | $ | 9.78 | | |
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS | |
Net investment income1 | | | 0.51 | | | | 0.53 | | | | 0.51 | | | | 0.54 | | | | 0.71 | | |
Net gain (loss) from investments and foreign currency related items (both realized and unrealized) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | 0.52 | | | | (0.04 | ) | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 1.06 | | | | 0.67 | | |
LESS DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (0.52 | ) | | | (0.52 | ) | | | (0.53 | ) | | | (0.72 | ) | |
Return of capital | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.00 | )2 | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (0.53 | ) | | | (0.52 | ) | | | (0.55 | ) | | | (0.72 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 9.57 | | | $ | 9.88 | | | $ | 9.96 | | | $ | 10.24 | | | $ | 9.73 | | |
Total return3 | | | 2.21 | % | | | 4.68 | % | | | 2.34 | % | | | 11.11 | % | | | 7.40 | % | |
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA | |
Net assets, end of year (000s omitted) | | $ | 190,537 | | | $ | 230,330 | | | $ | 175,189 | | | $ | 114,605 | | | $ | 60,899 | | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | | 0.80 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | 1.00 | % | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense | | | 0.80 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | 0.99 | % | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 5.33 | % | | | 5.36 | % | | | 5.08 | % | | | 5.34 | % | | | 7.64 | % | |
Decrease reflected in above operating expense ratios due to waivers/reimbursements | | | 0.31 | % | | | 0.10 | % | | | 0.17 | % | | | 0.26 | % | | | 0.29 | % | |
Portfolio turnover rate4 | | | 34 | % | | | 37 | % | | | 45 | % | | | 79 | % | | | 73 | % | |
1 Per share information is calculated using the average shares outstanding method.
2 This amount represents less than $0.01 or $(0.01) per share.
3 Total returns are historical and include change in share price and reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown, total returns would have been lower.
4 Portfolio turnover is calculated by dividing the lesser of total purchases or sales of portfolio securities for the reporting period by the monthly average of portfolio securities owned during the reporting period. Excluded from both the numerator and denominator are amounts relating to derivatives and securities whose maturities or expiration dates at the time of acquisition were one year or less.
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse Strategic Income Fund
Financial Highlights
(For a Class A Share of the Fund Outstanding Throughout Each Year)
| | For the Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 9.88 | | | $ | 9.96 | | | $ | 10.24 | | | $ | 9.74 | | | $ | 9.79 | | |
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS | |
Net investment income1 | | | 0.49 | | | | 0.51 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 0.51 | | | | 0.64 | | |
Net gain (loss) from investments and foreign currency related items (both realized and unrealized) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 0.51 | | | | 0.002 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.43 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 1.02 | | | | 0.64 | | |
LESS DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (0.49 | ) | | | (0.50 | ) | | | (0.49 | ) | | | (0.50 | ) | | | (0.69 | ) | |
Return of capital | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.00 | )2 | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | (0.49 | ) | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (0.49 | ) | | | (0.52 | ) | | | (0.69 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 9.57 | | | $ | 9.88 | | | $ | 9.96 | | | $ | 10.24 | | | $ | 9.74 | | |
Total return3 | | | 1.96 | % | | | 4.42 | % | | | 2.09 | % | | | 10.71 | % | | | 7.12 | % | |
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA | |
Net assets, end of year (000s omitted) | | $ | 34,254 | | | $ | 50,343 | | | $ | 44,930 | | | $ | 36,961 | | | $ | 8,447 | | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | | 1.05 | % | | | 1.24 | % | | | 1.24 | % | | | 1.24 | % | | | 1.25 | % | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense | | | 1.05 | % | | | 1.24 | % | | | 1.24 | % | | | 1.24 | % | | | 1.24 | % | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 5.10 | % | | | 5.13 | % | | | 4.84 | % | | | 4.99 | % | | | 6.73 | % | |
Decrease reflected in above operating expense ratios due to waivers/reimbursements | | | 0.31 | % | | | 0.10 | % | | | 0.17 | % | | | 0.26 | % | | | 0.29 | % | |
Portfolio turnover rate4 | | | 34 | % | | | 37 | % | | | 45 | % | | | 79 | % | | | 73 | % | |
1 Per share information is calculated using the average shares outstanding method.
2 This amount represents less than $0.01 or $(0.01) per share.
3 Total returns are historical and include change in share price, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and no sales charge. Had certain expenses not been reduced during the years shown, total returns would have been lower.
4 Portfolio turnover is calculated by dividing the lesser of total purchases or sales of portfolio securities for the reporting period by the monthly average of portfolio securities owned during the reporting period. Excluded from both the numerator and denominator are amounts relating to derivatives and securities whose maturities or expiration dates at the time of acquisition were one year or less.
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse Strategic Income Fund
Financial Highlights
(For a Class C Share of the Fund Outstanding Throughout Each Year)
| | For the Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 9.88 | | | $ | 9.961 | | | $ | 10.24 | | | $ | 9.74 | | | $ | 9.79 | | |
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS | |
Net investment income2 | | | 0.41 | | | | 0.43 | | | | 0.41 | | | | 0.43 | | | | 0.63 | | |
Net gain (loss) from investments and foreign currency related items (both realized and unrealized) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 0.52 | | | | (0.06 | ) | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.57 | | |
LESS DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (0.62 | ) | |
Return of capital | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.00 | )3 | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.62 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 9.57 | | | $ | 9.88 | | | $ | 9.961 | | | $ | 10.24 | | | $ | 9.74 | | |
Total return4 | | | 1.19 | % | | | 3.64 | % | | | 1.33 | % | | | 9.88 | % | | | 6.33 | % | |
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA | |
Net assets, end of year (000s omitted) | | $ | 42,566 | | | $ | 53,410 | | | $ | 46,586 | | | $ | 31,411 | | | $ | 6,673 | | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | | 1.80 | % | | | 1.99 | % | | | 1.99 | % | | | 1.99 | % | | | 2.00 | % | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense | | | 1.80 | % | | | 1.99 | % | | | 1.99 | % | | | 1.99 | % | | | 1.99 | % | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 4.35 | % | | | 4.38 | % | | | 4.09 | % | | | 4.25 | % | | | 6.70 | % | |
Decrease reflected in above operating expense ratios due to waivers/reimbursements | | | 0.31 | % | | | 0.10 | % | | | 0.17 | % | | | 0.26 | % | | | 0.29 | % | |
Portfolio turnover rate5 | | | 34 | % | | | 37 | % | | | 45 | % | | | 79 | % | | | 73 | % | |
1 Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset values for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions.
2 Per share information is calculated using the average shares outstanding method.
3 This amount represents less than $0.01 or $(0.01) per share.
4 Total returns are historical and include change in share price, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and no sales charge. Had certain expenses not been reduced during the years shown, total returns would have been lower.
5 Portfolio turnover is calculated by dividing the lesser of total purchases or sales of portfolio securities for the reporting period by the monthly average of portfolio securities owned during the reporting period. Excluded from both the numerator and denominator are amounts relating to derivatives and securities whose maturities or expiration dates at the time of acquisition were one year or less.
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse Strategic Income Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
October 31, 2020
Credit Suisse Strategic Income Fund (the "Fund"), a series of Credit Suisse Opportunity Funds (the "Trust"), a Delaware statutory trust, is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), as a non-diversified open-end management investment company that seeks total return. The Trust was organized under the laws of the State of Delaware as a business trust on May 31, 1995.
The Fund offers three classes of shares: Class I shares, Class A shares and Class C shares. Each class of shares represents an equal pro rata interest in the Fund, except the share classes bear different expenses. Class A shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge of up to 4.75%. Class C shares are sold subject to a contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") of 1.00% if the shares are redeemed within the first year of purchase. Class I shares are sold without a sales charge. Effective February 20, 2020, Class C shares, upon the ten year anniversary of purchase, will convert to Class A shares.
Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The policies are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP"). The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Fund is considered an investment company for financial reporting purposes under GAAP and follows the accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 946 — Financial Services — Investment Companies.
A) SECURITY VALUATION — The Board of Trustees (the "Board") is responsible for the Fund's valuation process. The Board has delegated the supervision of the daily valuation process to Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC, the Fund's investment adviser ("Credit Suisse" or the "Adviser"), who has established a Pricing Committee which, pursuant to the policies adopted by the Board, is responsible for making fair valuation determinations and overseeing the Fund's pricing policies. The net asset value of the Fund is determined daily as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. (the "Exchange") on each day the Exchange is open for business. The valuations for fixed income securities (which may include, but are not limited to, corporate, government, municipal, mortgage-backed, collateralized
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Credit Suisse Strategic Income Fund
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2020
Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
mortgage obligations and asset-backed securities) and certain derivative instruments are typically the prices supplied by independent third party pricing services, which may use market prices or broker/dealer quotations or a variety of valuation techniques and methodologies. The independent third party pricing services use inputs that are observable such as issuer details, interest rates, yield curves, prepayment speeds, credit risks/spreads, default rates and quoted prices for similar securities. These pricing services generally price fixed income securities assuming orderly transactions of an institutional "round lot" size, but some trades occur in smaller "odd lot" sizes which may be effected at lower prices than institutional round lot trades. Structured note agreements are valued in accordance with a dealer-supplied valuation based on changes in the value of the underlying index. Futures contracts are valued daily at the settlement price established by the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded. Forward contracts are valued at the London closing spot rates and the London closing forward point rates on a daily basis. The currency forward contract pricing model derives the differential in point rates to the expiration date of the forward and calculates its present value. Equity securities for which market quotations are available are valued at the last reported sales price or official closing price on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. The Fund may utilize a service provided by an independent third party which has been approved by the Board to fair value certain securities. When fair value pricing is employed, the prices of securities used by the Fund to calculate its net asset value may differ from quoted or published prices for the same securities. If independent third party pricing services are unable to supply prices for a portfolio investment, or if the prices supplied are deemed by the investment adviser to be unreliable, the market price may be determined by the investment adviser using quotations from one or more brokers/dealers or at the transaction price if the security has recently been purchased and no value has yet been obtained from a pricing service or pricing broker. When reliable prices are not readily available, such as when the value of a security has been significantly affected by events after the close of the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded, but before the Fund calculates its net asset value, these securities will be fair valued in good faith by the Pricing Committee, in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board.
The Fund uses valuation techniques to measure fair value that are consistent with the market approach and/or income approach, depending on the type of security and the particular circumstance. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving
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Credit Suisse Strategic Income Fund
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2020
Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
identical or comparable securities. The income approach uses valuation techniques to discount estimated future cash flows to present value.
GAAP established a disclosure hierarchy that categorizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to value assets and liabilities at each measurement date. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
• Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
• Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
• Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)
The inputs or methodologies used to value securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2020 in valuing the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value:
Assets | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Total | |
Investments in Securities | |
Corporate Bonds | | $ | — | | | $ | 110,122,439 | | | $ | 146,871 | | | $ | 110,269,310 | | |
Bank Loans | | | — | | | | 115,680,396 | | | | 12,986,029 | | | | 128,666,425 | | |
Asset Backed Securities | | | — | | | | 14,111,725 | | | | — | | | | 14,111,725 | | |
Common Stocks | | | 2,393,985 | | | | 372 | | | | 313,201 | | | | 2,707,558 | | |
Warrants | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0 | (1) | | | 0 | (1) | |
Short-term Investment | | | — | | | | 4,585,945 | | | | — | | | | 4,585,945 | | |
| | $ | 2,393,985 | | | $ | 244,500,877 | | | $ | 13,446,101 | | | $ | 260,340,963 | | |
Other Financial Instruments* | |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | 15,233 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 15,233 | | |
* Other financial instruments include unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency contracts.
(1) Includes zero valued securities.
The following is a reconciliation of investments as of October 31, 2020 for which significant unobservable inputs were used in determining fair value. All transfers, if any, are assumed to occur at the end of the reporting period.
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Credit Suisse Strategic Income Fund
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2020
Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
| | Corporate Bonds | | Bank Loans | | Common Stocks | | Warrants | | Total | |
Balance as of October 31, 2019 | | $ | 706 | | | $ | 19,515,637 | | | $ | 833,990 | | | $ | 0 | (1) | | $ | 20,350,333 | | |
Accrued discounts (premiums) | | | 1,200 | | | | 50,335 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 51,535 | | |
Purchases | | | 1,128,889 | | | | 4,736,323 | | | | 2,047,314 | | | | — | | | | 7,912,526 | | |
Sales | | | (501,836 | ) | | | (4,841,252 | ) | | | (1,135,990 | ) | | | — | | | | (6,479,078 | ) | |
Realized gain (loss) | | | (352,467 | ) | | | (464,259 | ) | | | (1,102,718 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,919,444 | ) | |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (129,621 | ) | | | (625,529 | ) | | | (329,395 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,084,545 | ) | |
Transfers into Level 3 | | | — | | | | 4,627,151 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,627,151 | | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | | — | | | | (10,012,377 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (10,012,377 | ) | |
Balance as of October 31, 2020 | | $ | 146,871 | | | $ | 12,986,029 | | | $ | 313,201 | | | $ | 0 | (1) | | $ | 13,446,101 | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments still held as of October 31, 2020 | | $ | (129,621 | ) | | $ | (440,073 | ) | | $ | (778,607 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,348,301 | ) | |
(1) Includes zero valued securities.
| | Quantitative Disclosure About Significant Unobservable Inputs | |
Asset Class | | Fair Value At 10/31/2020 | | Valuation Technique | | Unobservable Input | | Range (Weighted Average)* | |
Corporate Bonds | | $ | 46,160 | | | Income Approach | | Expected Remaining Distribution | | $ | 0.01 – $0.91 | ($0.90) | |
| | $ | 100,711 | | | Market Approach | | EBITDA Multiples | | | 5.7 (N/A) | | |
Bank Loans | | $ | 12,986,029 | | | Vendor Pricing | | Single Broker Quote | | $ | 0.09 – $1.01 | ($0.95) | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 225,998 | | | Income Approach | | Expected Remaining Distribution | | $ | 0.01 – $9.82 | ($9.82) | |
| | $ | 30,132 | | | Market Approach | | EBITDA Multiples | | | 3.1 – 6.2 | (6.2) | |
| | $ | 57,071 | | | Vendor Pricing | | Single Broker Quote | | | $5.00 (N/A) | | |
Warrants | | $ | 0 | | | Market Approach | | EBITDA Multiples | | | 6.2 (N/A) | | |
* Weighted by relative fair value
Each fair value determination is based on a consideration of relevant factors, including both observable and unobservable inputs. Observable and unobservable inputs that Credit Suisse considers may include (i) the existence of any contractual restrictions on the disposition of securities; (ii) information obtained from the company, which may include an analysis of the company's financial statements, the company's products or intended markets or the company's technologies; (iii) the price of the same or similar security negotiated at arm's length in an issuer's completed subsequent round of financing; (iv) the price and extent of public trading in similar securities of the issuer or of comparable companies; or (v) a probability and time value adjusted analysis of contractual term. Where available and appropriate, multiple valuation methodologies are applied to confirm fair value. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, determining fair value requires more judgment. Because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation, those estimated values may be materially higher or
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lower than the values that would have been used had a ready market for the investments existed. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised by the Fund in determining fair value is greatest for investments categorized in Level 3. In some circumstances, the inputs used to measure fair value might be categorized within different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In those instances, the fair value measurement is categorized in its entirety in the fair value hierarchy based on the least observable input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Additionally, changes in the market environment and other events that may occur over the life of the investments may cause the gains or losses ultimately realized on these investments to be different from the valuations used at the date of these financial statements.
For the year ended October 31, 2020, $4,627,151 was transferred from Level 2 to Level 3 due to a lack of a pricing source supported by observable inputs and $10,012,377 was transferred from Level 3 to Level 2 as a result of the availability of a pricing source supported by observable inputs. All transfers, if any, are assumed to occur at the end of the reporting period.
B) DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES — The Fund adopted amendments to authoritative guidance on disclosures about derivative instruments and hedging activities which require that a fund disclose (a) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, (b) how derivative instruments and hedging activities are accounted for and (c) how derivative instruments and related hedging activities affect a fund's financial position, financial performance and cash flows. For the year ended October 31, 2020, the Fund's derivatives did not qualify for hedge accounting as they are held at fair value.
The following table presents the fair value and the location of derivatives within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities at October 31, 2020 and the effect of these derivatives on the Statement of Operations for the year ended October 31, 2020.
Primary Underlying Risk | | Derivative Assets | | Derivative Liabilities | | Realized Gain (Loss) | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Foreign currency exchange rate Forward contracts | | $ | 15,233 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (9,580 | ) | | $ | 20,706 | | |
For the year ended October 31, 2020, the Fund held an average monthly value on a net basis of $2,019,933 in forward foreign currency contracts.
The Fund is a party to International Swap and Derivatives Association, Inc. ("ISDA") Master Agreements ("Master Agreements") with certain
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counterparties that govern over-the-counter derivative (including Total Return, Credit Default and Interest Rate Swaps) and foreign exchange contracts entered into by the Fund. The Master Agreements may contain provisions regarding, among other things, the parties' general obligations, representations, agreements, collateral requirements, events of default and early termination. Termination events applicable to the Fund may occur upon a decline in the Fund's net assets below a specified threshold over a certain period of time.
The following table presents by counterparty the Fund's derivative assets, net of related collateral held by the Fund, at October 31, 2020:
Counterparty | | Gross Amount of Derivative Assets Presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities(a) | | Financial Instruments and Derivatives Available for Offset | | Non-Cash Collateral Received | | Cash Collateral Received | | Net Amount of Derivative Assets | |
Deutsche Bank AG | | $ | 15,233 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 15,233 | | |
(a) Forward foreign currency contracts are included.
C) FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS — The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are recorded at the current prevailing exchange rates. All assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies, including purchases and sales of investments, and income and expenses, are translated into US dollar amounts on the date of those transactions.
Reported net realized gain (loss) from foreign currency transactions arises from sales of foreign currencies; currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions; and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund's books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net change in unrealized gains and losses on translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies arises from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments, at the end of the period, resulting from changes in exchange rates.
The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from fluctuations in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of investments held. Such fluctuations are included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Statement of Operations.
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D) SECURITY TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT INCOME/EXPENSE — Security transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Interest income/expense is recorded on the accrual basis. The Fund amortizes premiums and accretes discounts using the effective interest method. Dividend income/expense is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain expenses are class-specific expenses, vary by class and are charged only to that class. Income, expenses (excluding class-specific expenses) and realized/unrealized gains/losses are allocated proportionately to each class of shares based upon the relative net asset value of the outstanding shares of that class. The cost of investments sold is determined by use of the specific identification method for both financial reporting and income tax purposes. To the extent any issuer defaults or a credit event occurs that impacts the issuer, the Fund may halt any additional interest income accruals and consider the realizability of interest accrued up to the date of default or credit event.
E) DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. Distributions of net realized capital gains, if any, are declared and paid at least annually. However, to the extent that a net realized capital gain can be reduced by a capital loss carryforward, such gain will not be distributed. Dividends and distributions to shareholders of the Fund are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
F) FEDERAL AND OTHER TAXES — No provision is made for federal taxes as it is the Fund's intention to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company ("RIC") under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), and to make the requisite distributions to its shareholders, which will be sufficient to relieve it from federal income and excise taxes.
In order to qualify as a RIC under the Code, the Fund must meet certain requirements regarding the source of its income, the diversification of its assets and the distribution of its income. One of these requirements is that the Fund derive at least 90% of its gross income for each taxable year from dividends, interest, payments with respect to certain securities loans, gains from the sale or other disposition of stock, securities or foreign currencies, other income derived with respect to its business of investing in such stock, securities or currencies or net income derived from interests in certain publicly-traded partnerships ("Qualifying Income"). The Fund adopted the authoritative guidance for uncertainty in income taxes and recognizes a tax benefit or liability from an uncertain position only if it is more likely than not that the
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position is sustainable based solely on its technical merits and consideration of the relevant taxing authority's widely understood administrative practices and procedures. The Fund has reviewed its current tax positions and has determined that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund's financial statements. The Fund's federal and state income and federal excise tax returns for tax years for which the applicable statutes of limitations have not expired are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state departments of revenue.
G) CASH — The Fund's uninvested cash balance is held in an interest bearing variable rate demand deposit account at State Street Bank and Trust Company ("SSB"), the Fund's custodian.
H) FUTURES — The Fund may enter into futures contracts to the extent permitted by its investment policies and objectives. The Fund may use futures contracts to gain exposure to or hedge against changes in interest rates, equity and market price movements and/or currency risks. Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund is required to deposit cash and/or pledge U.S. Government securities as initial margin with a Futures Commission Merchant ("FCM"). Subsequent payments, which are dependent on the daily fluctuations in the value of the underlying instrument, are made or received by the Fund each day (daily variation margin) and are recorded as unrealized gains or losses until the contracts are closed. When the contracts are closed, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the proceeds from (or cost of) the closing transaction and the Fund's basis in the contract. Risks of entering into futures contracts for hedging purposes include the possibility that a change in the value of the contract may not correlate with the changes in the value of the underlying instruments. Futures have minimal counterparty credit risk because futures are exchange traded and the exchange's clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange-traded futures, guarantees the futures against default. In addition, the purchase of a futures contract involves the risk that the Fund could lose more than the original margin deposit and subsequent payments may be required for a futures transaction. The Fund's open futures contracts are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments. At October 31, 2020, the Fund had no open futures contracts.
The Commodity Exchange Act requires an FCM to segregate all customer transactions and assets from the FCM's proprietary activities. A customer's cash and other equity deposited with an FCM are considered commingled with all other customer funds subject to the FCM's segregation requirements. In the event of an FCM's insolvency, recovery may be limited to the Fund's pro-rata
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share of segregated customer funds available. It is possible that the recovery amount could be less than the total of cash and other equity deposited.
I) FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS — A forward foreign currency exchange contract ("forward currency contract") is a commitment to purchase or sell a foreign currency at the settlement date at a negotiated rate. The Fund will enter into forward currency contracts primarily for hedging foreign currency risk. Forward currency contracts are valued at the prevailing forward exchange rate of the underlying currencies and unrealized gain/loss is recorded daily. On the settlement date of the forward currency contract, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value of the contract at the time it was closed. Certain risks may arise upon entering into forward currency contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts. The maximum counterparty credit risk to the Fund is measured by the unrealized gain on appreciated contracts. Additionally, when utilizing forward currency contracts to hedge, the Fund forgoes the opportunity to profit from favorable exchange rate movements during the term of the contract. The Fund's open forward currency contracts at October 31, 2020 are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments.
J) UNFUNDED LOAN COMMITMENTS — The Fund enters into certain agreements, all or a portion of which may be unfunded. The Fund is obligated to fund these loan commitments at the borrowers' discretion. Funded and unfunded portions of credit agreements are presented on the Schedule of Investments. As of October 31, 2020, the fund has no unfunded loan commitments.
Unfunded loan commitments and funded portions of credit agreements are marked to market daily and any unrealized appreciation or depreciation is included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and the Statement of Operations.
K) SECURITIES LENDING — The initial collateral received by the Fund is required to have a value of at least 102% of the market value of domestic securities on loan (including any accrued interest thereon) and 105% of the market value of foreign securities on loan (including any accrued interest thereon). The collateral is maintained thereafter at a value equal to at least 102% of the current market value of the securities on loan. The market value of loaned securities is determined at the close of each business day of the Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund, or excess
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collateral returned by the Fund, on the next business day. Cash collateral received by the Fund in connection with securities lending activity may be pooled together with cash collateral for other funds/portfolios advised by Credit Suisse and may be invested in a variety of investments, including funds advised by SSB, the Fund's securities lending agent, or money market instruments. However, in the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings. The remaining maturities of the securities lending transactions are considered overnight and continuous. Loans are subject to termination by the Fund or the borrower at any time.
SSB has been engaged by the Fund to act as the Fund's securities lending agent. As of October 31, 2020, the Fund had outstanding loans of securities to certain approved brokers for which the Fund received collateral:
Market Value of Loaned Securities | | Market Value of Cash Collateral | | Total Collateral | |
$ | 4,510,267 | | | $ | 4,585,945 | | | $ | 4,585,945 | | |
The following table presents financial instruments that are subject to enforceable netting arrangements as of October 31, 2020.
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Gross Asset Amounts Presented in Statement of Assets and Liabilities(a) | | Collateral Received(b) | | Net Amount (not less than $0) | |
$ | 4,510,267 | | | $ | (4,510,267 | ) | | $ | — | | |
(a) Represents market value of loaned securities at year end.
(b) The actual collateral received is greater than the amount shown here due to collateral requirements of the security lending agreement.
The Fund's securities lending arrangement provides that the Fund and SSB will share the net income earned from securities lending activities. Securities lending income is accrued as earned. During the year ended October 31, 2020, total earnings from the Fund's investment in cash collateral received in connection with securities lending arrangements was $25,315, of which $82 was rebated to borrowers (brokers). The Fund retained $18,929 in income from the cash collateral investment, and SSB, as lending agent, was paid $6,304.
L) OTHER — The high yield, fixed income securities in which the Fund invests will primarily consist of senior secured floating rate loans ("Senior Loans") issued by non-investment grade companies. Senior Loans are typically secured by specific collateral of the issuer and hold the most senior position in the issuer's capital structure. The interest rate on Senior Loans is periodically adjusted to a recognized base rate, typically the London Interbank Offered
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Rate ("LIBOR"). While these characteristics may reduce interest rate risk and mitigate losses in the event of borrower default, the Senior Loans in which the Fund invests have below investment grade credit ratings and thereby are considered speculative because of the significant credit risk of their issuers.
In July 2017, the Financial Conduct Authority, the United Kingdom's financial regulatory body, announced a desire to phase out the use of LIBOR by the end of 2021.
Although financial regulators and industry working groups have suggested alternative reference rates, such as European Interbank Offer Rate ("EURIBOR"), Sterling Overnight Interbank Average Rate ("SONIA") and Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR"), global consensus on alternative rates is lacking and the process for amending existing contracts or instruments to transition away from LIBOR remains uncertain. There also remains uncertainty and risk regarding the willingness and ability of issuers to include fallback provisions and/or other measures that contemplate the discontinuation of LIBOR in new and existing contracts or instruments. In addition, there are obstacles to converting certain longer-term securities and transactions to a new reference rate or rates and the effectiveness of one alternative reference rate versus multiple alternative reference rates in new or existing financial instruments and products has not been determined.
The transition away from LIBOR might lead to increased volatility and illiquidity in markets for instruments whose terms currently reference LIBOR, reduced values of LIBOR-related investments, reduced effectiveness of hedging strategies, increased costs for certain LIBOR-related instruments, increased difficulty in borrowing or refinancing, and prolonged adverse market conditions for the Fund. Furthermore, the risks associated with the expected discontinuation of LIBOR and related transition may be exacerbated if the work necessary to effect an orderly transition to an alternative reference rate is not completed in a timely manner. Because the usefulness of LIBOR as a benchmark could deteriorate during the transition period, these effects could occur prior to the end of 2021.
Lower-rated debt securities (commonly known as "junk bonds") possess speculative characteristics and are subject to greater market fluctuations and risk of lost income and principal than higher-rated debt securities for a variety of reasons. Also, during an economic downturn or substantial period of rising interest rates, highly leveraged issuers may experience financial stress which
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would adversely affect their ability to service their principal and interest payment obligations, to meet projected business goals and to obtain additional financing.
In addition, periods of economic uncertainty and changes can be expected to result in increased volatility of market prices of lower-rated debt securities and the Fund's net asset value.
M) RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS — In August 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework — Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement ("ASU 2018-13"). The update provides guidance that eliminates, adds and modifies certain disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. ASU 2018-13 will be effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019. Management is currently assessing the potential impact of these changes to future financial statements.
The Fund is subject to Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2017-08, Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities, which shortens the premium amortization period for purchased callable debt securities with noncontingent call features to the earliest call date. The Fund applied the standard on a retrospective basis, as allowed under the standard, beginning with the fiscal year ended October 31, 2019. The identified cost basis of the applicable securities at October 31, 2019 has been adjusted from $328,359,962 to $328,205,671. This change had no impact on total distributable earnings (loss) or the net asset value of the Fund.
In October 2020, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2020-08 ("ASU 2020-08"), "Receivables — Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Codification Improvements Subtopic 310-20), Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities". ASU 2020-08 is an update of ASU No. 2017-08, which amends the amortization period of certain purchased callable debt securities held at a premium. ASU 2020-08 updates the amortization period for callable debt securities to be amortized to the next call date. For purposes of this update, the next call date is the first date when a call option at a specified price becomes exercisable. Once that date has passed, the next call date is when the next call option at a specified price becomes exercisable, if applicable. The amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020. Management has evaluated the implication, if any, of the additional disclosure requirement and the impact is reflected on the Fund's financial statements.
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Note 3. Transactions with Affiliates and Related Parties
Credit Suisse serves as investment adviser and co-administrator for the Fund. For its investment advisory and administration services, Credit Suisse is entitled to receive a fee from the Fund at an annualized rate of 0.84% of the Fund's average daily net assets. For the year ended October 31, 2020, investment advisory and administration fees earned and fees waived/expenses reimbursed by Credit Suisse were $2,451,224 and $913,023, respectively. Effective November 12, 2019, Credit Suisse has contractually agreed to limit expenses so that the Fund's annual operating expenses do not exceed 0.79% of the Fund's average daily net assets for Class I shares, 1.04% of the Fund's average daily net assets for Class A shares, and 1.79% of the Fund's average daily net assets for Class C shares. Prior to November 12, 2019, Credit Suisse had contractually agreed to limit expenses so that the Fund's annual operating expenses did not exceed 0.99% of the Fund's average daily net assets for Class I shares, 1.24% of the Fund's average daily net assets for Class A shares and 1.99% of the Fund's average daily net assets for Class C shares. The Fund is authorized to reimburse Credit Suisse for management fees previously limited and/or for expenses previously reimbursed by Credit Suisse under the contractual expense limitation arrangement, provided, however, that any reimbursements must be paid at a date not more than thirty-six months following the applicable month during which such fees were limited or expenses were reimbursed by Credit Suisse and the reimbursements do not cause the Fund to exceed the applicable expense limitation at the time the fees are recouped. This contract may not be terminated before February 28, 2022.
The amounts waived and reimbursed by Credit Suisse, which are available for potential future recoupment by Credit Suisse, and the expiration schedule at October 31, 2020 are as follows:
| | Fee waivers/expense reimbursements subject to Recoupment | | Expires October 31, 2021 | | Expires October 31, 2022 | | Expires October 31, 2023 | |
Class I | | $ | 792,372 | | | $ | 57,746 | | | $ | 101,003 | | | $ | 633,623 | | |
Class A | | | 171,612 | | | | 18,678 | | | | 23,286 | | | | 129,648 | | |
Class C | | | 191,528 | | | | 17,570 | | | | 24,206 | | | | 149,752 | | |
Totals | | $ | 1,155,512 | | | $ | 93,994 | | | $ | 148,495 | | | $ | 913,023 | | |
Credit Suisse Asset Management Limited ("Credit Suisse U.K."), an affiliate of Credit Suisse, serves as sub-investment advisor to the Fund directly. Credit Suisse U.K.'s sub-investment advisor fees are paid by Credit Suisse.
For its co-administrative services, SSB receives a fee, exclusive of out-of-pocket expenses, calculated in total for all the Credit Suisse funds/portfolios
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co-administered by SSB and allocated based upon the relative average net assets of each fund/portfolio, subject to an annual minimum fee. For the year ended October 31, 2020, co-administrative services fees earned by SSB (including out-of-pocket expenses) with respect to the Fund were $93,748.
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC ("CSSU"), an affiliate of Credit Suisse, serves as the distributor of the Fund's shares. Pursuant to a distribution plan adopted by the Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, CSSU receives fees for its distribution services. These fees are calculated at an annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Class A shares. For the Class C shares, the fee is calculated at an annual rate of 1.00% of the average daily net assets. For the year ended October 31, 2020, the Fund paid Rule 12b-1 distribution fees of $103,587 for Class A shares and $474,858 for Class C shares. Class I shares are not subject to Rule 12b-1 distribution fees.
Certain brokers, dealers and financial representatives provide transfer agent-related services to the Fund and receive compensation from the Fund. For the year ended October 31, 2020, the Fund paid $144,365, which is included within transfer agent fees.
For the year ended October 31, 2020, CSSU and its affiliates advised the Fund that they retained $15,283 from commissions earned on the sale of the Fund's Class A shares. There were no commissions earned on the sale of Class C shares.
The Fund from time to time purchases or sells loan investments in the secondary market through Credit Suisse or its affiliates acting in the capacity as broker-dealer. Credit Suisse or its affiliates may have acted in some type of agent capacity to the initial loan offering prior to such loan trading in the secondary market.
Note 4. Line of Credit
The Fund, together with other funds/portfolios advised by Credit Suisse (collectively, the "Participating Funds"), participates in a committed, unsecured line of credit facility ("Credit Facility"), with SSB in an aggregated amount of $250 million for temporary or emergency purposes under a first-come, first-served basis. Under the terms of the Credit Facility, the Participating Funds pay an aggregate commitment fee on the average unused amount of the Credit Facility, which is allocated among the Participating Funds in such manner as is determined by the governing Boards of the Participating Funds. In addition,
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the Participating Funds pay interest on borrowings at either the Overnight Federal Funds rate or the Overnight LIBOR rate plus a spread. At October 31, 2020 and during the year ended October 31, 2020, the Fund had no borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility. Additionally, the Fund is party to a joint uncommitted line of credit facility with SSB. For the year ended October 31, 2020, the line was not drawn upon and no fees were incurred.
Note 5. Purchases and Sales of Securities
For the year ended October 31, 2020, purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) and U.S. Government and Agency Obligations were as follows:
Investment Securities | | U.S. Government/ Agency Obligations | |
Purchases | | Sales | | Purchases | | Sales | |
$ | 94,962,209 | | | $ | 144,898,289 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | | |
Note 6. Capital Share Transactions
The Fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of full and fractional shares of beneficial interest, $.001 par value per share. The Fund offers Class I, Class A and Class C shares. Transactions in capital shares for each class of the Fund were as follows:
| | Class I | |
| | For the Year Ended October 31, 2020 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2019 | |
| | Shares | | Value | | Shares | | Value | |
Shares sold | | | 11,123,159 | | | $ | 105,707,914 | | | | 16,020,683 | | | $ | 158,880,864 | | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends | | | 1,079,949 | | | | 10,216,382 | | | | 1,040,714 | | | | 10,308,101 | | |
Shares redeemed | | | (15,611,202 | ) | | | (143,404,187 | ) | | | (11,330,312 | ) | | | (111,828,758 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (3,408,094 | ) | | $ | (27,479,891 | ) | | | 5,731,085 | | | $ | 57,360,207 | | |
| | Class A | |
| | For the Year Ended October 31, 2020 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2019 | |
| | Shares | | Value | | Shares | | Value | |
Shares sold | | | 1,408,775 | | | $ | 13,744,180 | | | | 1,841,627 | | | $ | 18,205,631 | | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends | | | 207,019 | | | | 1,959,547 | | | | 232,793 | | | | 2,305,904 | | |
Shares redeemed | | | (3,132,169 | ) | | | (29,980,635 | ) | | | (1,488,521 | ) | | | (14,712,852 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (1,516,375 | ) | | $ | (14,276,908 | ) | | | 585,899 | | | $ | 5,798,683 | | |
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| | Class C | |
| | For the Year Ended October 31, 2020 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2019 | |
| | Shares | | Value | | Shares | | Value | |
Shares sold | | | 515,512 | | | $ | 4,944,147 | | | | 1,534,833 | | | $ | 15,220,400 | | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends | | | 212,292 | | | | 2,005,564 | | | | 213,349 | | | | 2,113,477 | | |
Shares redeemed | | | (1,687,057 | ) | | | (15,796,255 | ) | | | (1,018,335 | ) | | | (10,062,923 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (959,253 | ) | | $ | (8,846,544 | ) | | | 729,847 | | | $ | 7,270,954 | | |
On October 31, 2020, the number of shareholders that held 5% or more of the outstanding shares of each class of the Fund was as follows:
| | Number of Shareholders | | Approximate Percentage of Outstanding Shares | |
Class I | | | 3 | | | | 66 | % | |
Class A | | | 5 | | | | 68 | % | |
Class C | | | 3 | | | | 86 | % | |
The Fund's performance may be negatively impacted in the event one or more of the Fund's greater than 5% shareholders were to redeem at a given time. Some of the shareholders may be omnibus accounts, which hold shares on behalf of individual shareholders.
Note 7. Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders
Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
The tax character of dividends paid by the Fund during the fiscal years ended October 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, was as follows:
Ordinary Income | | Return of Capital | |
2020 | | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
$ | 15,054,943 | | | $ | 15,276,998 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 233,927 | | |
The tax basis components of distributable earnings differ from the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities by temporary book/tax differences. These differences are primarily due to differing treatments of dividends payable, wash sales, forwards, deferred organizational expenses, defaulted bonds and premium amortization accruals.
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Note 7. Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders (continued)
At October 31, 2020, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
Accumulated net realized loss | | $ | (14,435,364 | ) | |
Undistributed ordinary income | | | 15,805 | | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (17,708,613 | ) | |
| | $ | (32,128,172 | ) | |
At October 31, 2020, the Fund had $2,410,981 of unlimited short-term capital loss carryforwards and $12,024,383 of unlimited long term capital loss carryforwards available to offset possible future capital gains.
At October 31, 2020, the cost and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and derivatives for income tax purposes were as follows:
Cost of Investments | | $ | 278,064,809 | | |
Unrealized appreciation | | $ | 4,354,593 | | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (22,063,206 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | $ | (17,708,613 | ) | |
To adjust for current period permanent book/tax differences which arose principally from differing book/tax treatment of foreign currency gain (loss), defaulted bonds and premium amortization adjustments, paid-in capital was credited $47,866 and distributable earnings/loss was charged $47,866. Net assets were not affected by this reclassifications.
Note 8. Contingencies
In the normal course of business, the Fund may provide general indemnifications pursuant to certain contracts and organizational documents. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund and, therefore, cannot be estimated; however, based on experience, the risk of loss from such claims is considered remote.
Note 9. Subsequent Events
In preparing the financial statements as of October 31, 2020, management considered the impact of subsequent events for potential recognition or disclosure in these financial statements through the date of release of this report. No such events requiring recognition or disclosure were identified through the date of the release of this report.
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Credit Suisse Strategic Income Fund
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees of Credit Suisse Opportunity Funds and Shareholders of Credit Suisse Strategic Income Fund
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Credit Suisse Strategic Income Fund (one of the funds constituting Credit Suisse Opportunity Funds, referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of October 31, 2020, and the related statements of operations and changes in net assets including the related notes, and the financial highlights for the year ended October 31, 2020 (collectively referred to as the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of October 31, 2020, and the results of its operations, changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for the year ended October 31, 2020 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The financial statements of the Fund as of and for the year ended October 31, 2019 and the financial highlights for each of the periods ended on or prior to October 31, 2019 (not presented herein, other than the statement of changes in net assets and the financial highlights) were audited by other auditors whose report dated December 20, 2019 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements and financial highlights.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund's financial statements based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.
Our audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting
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Credit Suisse Strategic Income Fund
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2020 by correspondence with the custodian, agent banks and brokers, when replies were not received from agent banks and brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
New York, New York
December 23, 2020
We have served as the auditor of one or more Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC investment companies since 2020.
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Credit Suisse Strategic Income Fund
Information Concerning Trustees and Officers (unaudited)
Name, Address (Year of Birth) | | Position(s) Held with Fund | | Term of Office1 and Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Trusteeships Held by Trustee During Past Five Years | |
Independent Trustees | | | | | | | | | | | |
Laura A. DeFelice c/o Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC Attn: General Counsel Eleven Madison Avenue New York, New York 10010 (1959) | | Trustee, Nominating and Audit Committee member | | Since 2017 | | Partner of Acacia Properties LLC (multi-family and commercial real estate ownership and operation) from 2008 to present; Stonegate Advisors LLC (renewable energy and energy efficiency) from 2007 to present. | | | 9 | | | None. | |
Jeffrey E. Garten c/o Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC Attn: General Counsel Eleven Madison Avenue New York, New York 10010 (1946) | | Trustee, Nominating and Audit Committee member | | Since Fund Inception | | Dean Emeritus of Yale School of Management from July 2015 to present; The Juan Trippe Professor in the Practice of International Trade, Finance and Business, Yale School of Management, from July 2005 to July 2015; Partner and Chairman of Garten Rothkopf (consulting firm) from October 2005 to June 2017. | | | 9 | | | Director of Aetna, Inc. (insurance company) from January 1999 to 2019; Director of CarMax Group (used car dealers) from January 2002 to 2019; Director of Miller Buckfire & Co., LLC (financial restructuring) from January 2008 to 2019. | |
1 Subject to the Trust's retirement policy, each Trustee may continue to serve as a Trustee until the last day of the calendar year in which the applicable Trustee attains age 75. Officers serve until his or her respective successor has been duly elected and qualified.
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Information Concerning Trustees and Officers (unaudited) (continued)
Name, Address (Year of Birth) | | Position(s) Held with Fund | | Term of Office1 and Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Trusteeships Held by Trustee During Past Five Years | |
Independent Trustees | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mahendra R. Gupta c/o Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC Attn: General Counsel Eleven Madison Avenue New York, New York 10010 (1956) | | Trustee, Nominating Committee member and Audit Committee Chairman | | Since 2017 | | Professor, Washington University in St. Louis from July 1990 to present; Dean of Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis from July 2005 to July 2016; Partner, R.J. Mithaiwala (food manufacturing and retail, India) from March 1977 to present; Partner, F.F.B. Corporation (agriculture, India) from March 1977 to present; Partner, RPMG Research Corporation (benchmark research) from July 2001 to present. | | | 9 | | | Director of Caleres Inc. (footwear) from May 2012 to present; Director of Koch Development Corporation (real estate development) from November 2017 to present; Director of Supernova (fin-tech) from June 2014 to September 2018. | |
1 Subject to the Trust's retirement policy, each Trustee may continue to serve as a Trustee until the last day of the calendar year in which the applicable Trustee attains age 75. Officers serve until his or her respective successor has been duly elected and qualified.
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Credit Suisse Strategic Income Fund
Information Concerning Trustees and Officers (unaudited) (continued)
Name, Address (Year of Birth) | | Position(s) Held with Fund | | Term of Office1 and Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Trusteeships Held by Trustee During Past Five Years | |
Independent Trustees | | | | | | | | | | | |
Steven N. Rappaport c/o Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC Attn: General Counsel Eleven Madison Avenue New York, New York 10010 (1948) | | Chairman of the Board, Nominating Committee Chairman and Audit Committee member | | Trustee since Fund Inception and Chairman since 2005 | | Partner of Lehigh Court, LLC and RZ Capital (private investment firms) from July 2002 to present; Partner of Backstage Acquisition Holdings, LLC (publication job postings) from November 2013 to 2018. | | | 9 | | | Director of Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund, Inc., (a closed-end investment company); Director of Aberdeen Funds (20 open-end portfolios); Director of iCAD, Inc. (surgical & medical instruments & apparatus company) from 2006 to 2018. | |
Interested Trustee | | | | | | | | | | | |
John G. Popp2 Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC Eleven Madison Avenue New York, New York 10010 (1956) | | Trustee, Chief Executive Officer and President | | Trustee since 2017 Chief Executive Officer and President since 2010 | | Managing Director of Credit Suisse; Global Head and Chief Investment Officer of the Credit Investments Group; Associated with Credit Suisse or its predecessor since 1997; Officer of other Credit Suisse Funds. | | | 9 | | | None. | |
1 Subject to the Trust's retirement policy, each Trustee may continue to serve as a Trustee until the last day of the calendar year in which the applicable Trustee attains age 75. Officers serve until his or her respective successor has been duly elected and qualified.
2 Mr. Popp is an "interested person" of the Trust, as defined in the 1940 Act, by virtue of his current position as an officer of Credit Suisse.
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Credit Suisse Strategic Income Fund
Information Concerning Trustees and Officers (unaudited) (continued)
Name, Address (Year of Birth) | | Position(s) Held with Fund | | Term of Office1 and Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | |
Officers* | | | | | | | |
Emidio Morizio Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC Eleven Madison Avenue New York, New York 10010 (1966) | | Chief Compliance Officer | | Since Fund Inception | | Managing Director and Global Head of Compliance of Credit Suisse since 2010; Associated with Credit Suisse since July 2000; Officer of other Credit Suisse Funds. | |
Lou Anne McInnis Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC Eleven Madison Avenue New York, New York 10010 (1959) | | Chief Legal Officer | | Since 2015 | | Director of Credit Suisse; Associated with Credit Suisse since April 2015; Counsel at DLA Piper US LLP from 2011 to April 2015; Associated with Morgan Stanley Investment Management from 1997 to 2010; Officer of other Credit Suisse Funds. | |
Omar Tariq Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC Eleven Madison Avenue New York, New York 10010 (1983) | | Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | | Since 2019 | | Director of Credit Suisse since March 2019; Senior Manager of PriceWaterhouseCoopers, LLP from September 2010 to March 2019; Officer of other Credit Suisse Funds. | |
Karen Regan Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC Eleven Madison Avenue New York, New York 10010 (1963) | | Vice President and Secretary | | Since 2010 | | Vice President of Credit Suisse; Associated with Credit Suisse since December 2004; Officer of other Credit Suisse Funds. | |
1 Subject to the Trust's retirement policy, each Trustee may continue to serve as a Trustee until the last day of the calendar year in which the applicable Trustee attains age 75. Officers serve until his or her respective successor has been duly elected and qualified.
* The officers of the Fund shown are officers that make policy decisions.
The Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees and is available, without charge, upon request, by calling 877-870-2874.
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Credit Suisse Strategic Income Fund
Proxy Voting and Portfolio Holdings Information (unaudited)
Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies related to its portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30 of each year, as well as the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities are available:
• By calling 1-877-870-2874
• On the Fund's website, www.credit-suisse.com/us/funds
• On the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission, www.sec.gov
The Fund files a complete schedule of its portfolio holdings for the first and third quarters of its fiscal year with the SEC as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT, and for reporting periods ended prior to March 31, 2019, filed such information on Form N-Q. The Fund's Forms N-PORT and N-Q are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
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CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC, DISTRIBUTOR. SIF-AR-1020

CREDIT SUISSE FUNDS
Annual Report
October 31, 2020
n CREDIT SUISSE
FLOATING RATE HIGH INCOME FUND
Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund's shareholder reports will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC or from your financial intermediary, such as a broker-dealer or bank. Instead, the reports will be made available on a website, and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.
You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you hold accounts directly with the Fund, you can call 877-870-2874 to inform Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC that you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you hold accounts through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue to receive paper copies of your shareholder reports. Please note that not all financial intermediaries may offer this service. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds advised by Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC, or all funds held with your financial intermediary, as applicable.
If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive electronic delivery of shareholder reports and other communications by: (i) accessing the Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC website at www.credit-suisse.com/us/funds and logging into your accounts, if you hold accounts directly with the Fund, or (ii) contacting your financial intermediary, if you hold accounts through a financial intermediary. Please note that not all financial intermediaries may offer this service.
The Fund's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses (which should be considered carefully before investing), and more complete information about the Fund, are provided in the Prospectus, which should be read carefully before investing. You may obtain additional copies by calling 877-870-2874 or by visiting our website at www.credit-suisse.com/us/funds.
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Distributor, is located at Eleven Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Credit Suisse Funds are advised by Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC.
Investors in the Credit Suisse Funds should be aware that they may be eligible to purchase Class I shares (where offered) directly or through certain intermediaries. Such shares are not subject to a sales charge. Investors in the Credit Suisse Funds should also be aware that they may be eligible for a reduction or waiver of the sales charge with respect to Class A or C shares (where offered). For more information, please review the relevant prospectuses or consult your financial representative.
Fund shares are not deposits or other obligations of Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC ("Credit Suisse") or any affiliate, are not FDIC-insured and are not guaranteed by Credit Suisse or any affiliate. Fund investments are subject to investment risks, including loss of your investment.
Credit Suisse Floating Rate High Income Fund
Annual Investment Adviser's Report
October 31, 2020 (unaudited)
November 30, 2020
Dear Shareholder:
We are pleased to present this Annual Report covering the activities of the Credit Suisse Floating Rate High Income Fund (the "Fund") for the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020.
Performance Summary
11/01/19 – 10/31/20
Fund & Benchmark | | Performance | |
Class I1 | | | 0.92 | % | |
Class A1,2 | | | 0.70 | % | |
Class C1,2 | | | (0.05 | )% | |
Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan Index3 | | | 1.50 | % | |
Performance shown for the Fund's Class A and Class C Shares does not reflect sales charges, which are a maximum of 4.75% and 1.00%, respectively.2
Market Review: Unexpected Volatility
The annual period ended October 31, 2020 was one of unexpected volatility. The Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan Index (the "Index"), the Fund's benchmark, returned 1.50% for the period. The loan market showed strength in the beginning of the period, as a strong economic backdrop highlighted by declining unemployment boosted corporate earnings helped increase investor appetite for senior loans. However, markets plunged in March 2020, as COVID-19 spread in the United States. During the month, investors pulled $13.4 billion from U.S. retail funds causing the average price of the Index to fall to 76.48 on March 23, 2020. The senior loan market recovered in the second quarter, as distressed and opportunistic credit buyers entered the market, lockdowns and restrictions were lifted in parts of the United States and Europe, and economic activity began to recover. The recovery continued through the summer and early fall as third quarter earnings steadily improved and investors gained confidence that there would be continued improvement into 2021. The discount margin for senior loans, using a three-year average life assumption, widened 85 basis points during the period to +583 basis points. Principal depreciation, however, was a large detractor, as the price of the Index decreased 2.53 points to end the period at 92.87.
According to JPMorgan, the par weighted default rate ended the period at 3.99%. Additionally, citing a better-than-expected third quarter economy and stabilization of energy prices, JPMorgan revised their 2021 default forecast to 3.5% for both loans and high yield — down from 5% and flat, respectively.
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Credit Suisse Floating Rate High Income Fund
Annual Investment Adviser's Report (continued)
October 31, 2020 (unaudited)
From a quality point of view, the middle tier-rated portion of the Index outperformed for the year, returning 2.42%, while the upper and lower tiers returned -0.70% and -6.04%, respectively.
As Federal Reserve policy swings shifted demand out of floating rate products, loan funds reported outflows each month, totaling more than $30 billion for the year. Mutual fund managers have been able to raise cash for these redemptions, thanks to demand from CLO creation and light primary issuance. Gross and net CLO issuance for the period were $173.3 billion and $119.3 billion, respectively.
The period saw a significant increase in gross new issue activity, while net issuance was almost identical to the prior year. Specifically, JPMorgan reported gross issuance of $452.3 billion and net issuance of $202.9 billion, down 32% and flat, respectively.
Strategic Review and Outlook: Cautiously Optimistic
For the annual period ended October 31, 2020, the Fund underperformed the Index. Positive security selection in the bank loan asset class contributed to relative performance. Additionally, positive security selection in housing, chemicals and metals/mining helped performance, while negative selection in media/telecommunications, manufacturing, and energy dragged performance down. From a ratings perspective, positive security selection in B-rated investments contributed to relative returns, while negative selection in BB-rated investments pulled them down.
We have been encouraged by the recovery in performance and liquidity positions of most companies and expect default rates to moderate from current levels. We are also pleased to see the return of an active primary loan market calendar, with most transactions in defensive sectors such as software, healthcare and packaging. Going forward, we will look for opportunities to add yield to the portfolio without taking unnecessary credit risk, while continuing to monitor COVID-exposed positions (primarily in the leisure & entertainment and energy sectors). While the markets and U.S. economy are by no means out of the woods, we remain constructive on the bank loan market over the intermediate and long term.
The Credit Suisse Credit Investments Group Team
John G. Popp
Thomas J. Flannery
Louis I. Farano
Wing Chan
David J. Mechlin
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Credit Suisse Floating Rate High Income Fund
Annual Investment Adviser's Report (continued)
October 31, 2020 (unaudited)
Senior secured floating rate loans ("Senior Loans") typically hold the most senior position in the issuer's capital structure. Senior Loans are subject to the risk that a court could subordinate a Senior Loan to presently existing or future indebtedness or take other action detrimental to the holders of Senior Loans.
High yield bonds are bonds rated below BBB- by S&P or Baa3 by Moody's that are also known as "junk bonds." Such bonds entail greater risks than those found in higher- rated securities.
Additional principal risk factors for the Fund include conflict of interest risk, credit risk, foreign securities risk, illiquidity risk, interest rate risk, LIBOR risk, market risk, prepayment risk and valuation risk. Before you invest, please make sure you understand the risks that apply to the Fund. As with any mutual fund, you could lose money over any period of time.
Investments in the Fund are not bank deposits and are not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any government agency. For a detailed discussion of these and other risks, please refer to the Fund's Prospectus, which should be read carefully before investing.
In addition to historical information, this report contains forward-looking statements, which may concern, among other things, domestic and foreign markets, industry and economic trends and developments and government regulation, and their potential impact on the Fund's investments. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and actual trends, developments and regulations in the future, and their impact on the Fund, could be materially different from those projected, anticipated or implied. The Fund has no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements.
The views of the Fund's management are as of the date of this letter and the Fund holdings described in this document are as of October 31, 2020; these views and Fund holdings may have changed subsequent to these dates. Nothing in this document is a recommendation to purchase or sell securities.
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Credit Suisse Floating Rate High Income Fund
Annual Investment Adviser's Report (continued)
October 31, 2020 (unaudited)
Comparison of Change in Value of $10,000 Investment in the
Credit Suisse Floating Rate High Income Fund1,2 and the
Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan Index3 for Ten Years

1 Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements reduce expenses for the Fund, without which performance would be lower. Effective April 22, 2019, the Fund entered into a written contract to limit expenses to 0.70% of the Fund's average daily net assets for Class I shares, 0.95% of the Fund's average daily net assets for Class A shares and 1.70% of the Fund's average daily net assets for Class C shares through at least February 28, 2022. This limit excludes certain expenses, as set forth in the Fund's Prospectus.
2 Total return for the Fund's Class A shares for the reporting period, based on offering price (including maximum sales charge of 4.75%), was (4.11)%. Total return for the Fund's Class C shares for the reporting period, based on redemption value including maximum contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") of 1.00%, was (1.01)%.
3 Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan Index is an unmanaged index that is designed to mirror the investable universe of the U.S. dollar denominated institutional leveraged loan market. The index does not have transaction costs and investors cannot invest directly in the index.
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Credit Suisse Floating Rate High Income Fund
Annual Investment Adviser's Report (continued)
October 31, 2020 (unaudited)
Average Annual Returns as of October 31, 20201
| | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | |
Class I | | | 0.92 | % | | | 3.46 | % | | | 4.22 | % | |
Class A Without Sales Charge | | | 0.70 | % | | | 3.21 | % | | | 3.98 | % | |
Class A With Maximum Sales Charge | | | (4.11 | )% | | | 2.20 | % | | | 3.47 | % | |
Class C Without CDSC | | | (0.05 | )% | | | 2.44 | % | | | 3.20 | % | |
Class C With CDSC | | | (1.01 | )% | | | 2.44 | % | | | 3.20 | % | |
Returns represent past performance and include change in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions, if any. Past performance cannot guarantee future results. The current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Returns and share price will fluctuate, and redemption value may be more or less than original cost. The performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Performance information current to the most recent month end is available at www.credit-suisse.com/us/funds.
The annual gross expense ratios are 0.79% for Class I shares, 1.04% for Class A shares and 1.79% for Class C shares. The annual net expense ratios after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements are 0.70% for Class I shares, 0.95% for Class A shares and 1.70% for Class C shares.
1 Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements reduce expenses for the Fund, without which performance would be lower. Effective April 22, 2019, the Fund entered into a written contract to limit expenses to 0.70% of the Fund's average daily net assets for Class I shares, 0.95% of the Fund's average daily net assets for Class A shares and 1.70% of the Fund's average daily net assets for Class C shares through at least February 28, 2022. This limit excludes certain expenses, as set forth in the Fund's Prospectus.
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Credit Suisse Floating Rate High Income Fund
Annual Investment Adviser's Report (continued)
October 31, 2020 (unaudited)
Information About Your Fund's Expenses
As an investor of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: ongoing expenses and transaction costs. Ongoing expenses include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees and other Fund expenses. Examples of transaction costs include sales charges (loads), redemption fees and account maintenance fees, which are not shown in this section and which would result in higher total expenses. The following table is intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these expenses with the ongoing expenses of investing in other mutual funds. The table is based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six months ended October 31, 2020.
The table illustrates your Fund's expenses in two ways:
• Actual Fund Return. This helps you estimate the actual dollar amount of ongoing expenses paid on a $1,000 investment in the Fund using the Fund's actual return during the period. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line.
• Hypothetical 5% Fund Return. This helps you to compare the Fund's ongoing expenses with those of other mutual funds using the Fund's actual expense ratio and a hypothetical rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. Examples using a 5% hypothetical fund return may be found in the shareholder reports of other mutual funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
Please note that the expenses shown in these tables are meant to highlight your ongoing expenses only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption fees. If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher. The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line of the tables is useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help you determine the relative total expenses of owning different funds.
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Credit Suisse Floating Rate High Income Fund
Annual Investment Adviser's Report (continued)
October 31, 2020 (unaudited)
Expenses and Value for a $1,000 Investment
for the six-month period ended October 31, 2020
Actual Fund Return | | Class I | | Class A | | Class C | |
Beginning Account Value 05/01/20 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | |
Ending Account Value 10/31/20 | | $ | 1,108.60 | | | $ | 1,106.90 | | | $ | 1,102.40 | | |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | | $ | 3.71 | | | $ | 5.03 | | | $ | 8.98 | | |
Hypothetical 5% Fund Return | |
Beginning Account Value 05/01/20 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | |
Ending Account Value 10/31/20 | | $ | 1,021.62 | | | $ | 1,020.36 | | | $ | 1,016.59 | | |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | | $ | 3.56 | | | $ | 4.82 | | | $ | 8.62 | | |
| | Class I | | Class A | | Class C | |
Annualized Expense Ratios* | | | 0.70 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 1.70 | % | |
* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio for each share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 to reflect the one-half year period.
The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" and the "Annualized Expense Ratios" in the tables are based on actual expenses paid by the Fund during the period, net of fee waivers and/or actual expense reimbursements, if applicable. If those fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements had not been in effect, the Fund's actual expenses would have been higher. Expenses do not reflect additional charges and expenses that are, or may be, imposed under the variable contracts or plans. Such charges and expenses are described in the prospectus of the insurance company separate account or in the plan documents or other informational materials supplied by plan sponsors. The Fund's expenses should be considered with these charges and expenses in evaluating the overall cost of investing in the separate account.
For more information, please refer to the Fund's Prospectus.
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Credit Suisse Floating Rate High Income Fund
Annual Investment Adviser's Report (continued)
October 31, 2020 (unaudited)
Credit Quality Breakdown*
(% of Total Investments as of October 31, 2020)
S&P Ratings** | | | |
A | | | 1.1 | % | |
BBB | | | 5.9 | | |
BB | | | 15.3 | | |
B | | | 55.0 | | |
CCC | | | 17.3 | | |
CC | | | 0.1 | | |
C | | | 0.0 | 1 | |
NR | | | 4.7 | | |
Subtotal | | | 99.4 | | |
Equity and Other | | | 0.6 | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | % | |
* Expressed as a percentage of total investments (excluding securities lending collateral if applicable) and may vary over time.
** Credit Quality is based on ratings provided by the S&P Global Ratings Division of S&P Global Inc. ("S&P"). S&P is a main provider of ratings for credit assets classes and is widely used amongst industry participants. The NR category consists of securities that have not been rated by S&P.
1 This amount represents less than 0.1%.
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Credit Suisse Floating Rate High Income Fund
Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2020
Par (000) | |
| | Ratings† (S&P/Moody's) | | Maturity | | Rate% | | Value | |
BANK LOANS (84.1%) | | | |
Advertising (1.2%) | | | |
$ | 8,620 | | | Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc., LIBOR 3M + 3.500%(1) | | (B, B1) | | 08/21/26 | | | 3.714 | | | $ | 7,881,470 | | |
| 4,324 | | | MH Sub I LLC, LIBOR 1M + 3.500%(1) | | (B, B2) | | 09/13/24 | | | 3.648 | | | | 4,196,226 | | |
| 5,980 | | | MH Sub I LLC, LIBOR 1M + 7.500%(1) | | (CCC+, Caa2) | | 09/15/25 | | | 7.648 | | | | 5,972,525 | | |
| 3,969 | | | Southern Graphics, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 3.250%(1) | | (CCC+, B3) | | 12/31/22 | | | 3.398 | | | | 2,616,533 | | |
| 6,000 | | | Southern Graphics, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 7.500%(1),(2) | | (CCC-, Caa3) | | 12/31/23 | | | 7.648 | | | | 1,995,000 | | |
| | | 22,661,754 | | |
Aerospace & Defense (0.9%) | | | |
| 7,770 | | | Amentum Government Services Holdings LLC(3) | | (B, B1) | | 01/29/27 | | | 5.500 | | | | 7,624,795 | | |
| 7,960 | | | Avolon TLB Borrower 1 (US) LLC, LIBOR 1M + 1.500%(1) | | (BBB-, Baa2) | | 02/12/27 | | | 2.250 | | | | 7,630,257 | | |
| 2,798 | | | Fly Funding II S.a.r.l., LIBOR 3M + 1.750%(1) | | (BBB-, Ba3) | | 08/11/25 | | | 1.990 | | | | 2,444,405 | | |
| | | 17,699,457 | | |
Air Transportation (0.6%) | | | |
| 9,853 | | | American Airlines, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 2.000%(1) | | (B, Ba3) | | 12/15/23 | | | 2.148 | | | | 8,240,519 | | |
| 2,756 | | | Mileage Plus Holdings LLC, LIBOR 3M + 5.250%(1) | | (NR, Baa3) | | 06/25/27 | | | 6.250 | | | | 2,806,889 | | |
| | | 11,047,408 | | |
Auto Parts & Equipment (4.1%) | | | |
| 1,247 | | | Adient U.S. LLC, LIBOR 1M + 4.250%(1) | | (B+, Ba3) | | 05/06/24 | | | 4.398 | | | | 1,231,881 | | |
| 8,803 | | | American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 2.250%(1) | | (BB-, Ba2) | | 04/06/24 | | | 3.000 | | | | 8,527,759 | | |
| 2,933 | | | Autokiniton U.S. Holdings, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 6.375%(1),(4) | | (B, B2) | | 05/22/25 | | | 6.523 | | | | 2,844,525 | | |
| 8,360 | | | Clarios Global LP, LIBOR 1M + 3.500%(1) | | (B, B1) | | 04/30/26 | | | 3.648 | | | | 8,143,057 | | |
| 16,324 | | | CS Intermediate Holdco 2 LLC, LIBOR 1M + 2.000%(1),(2) | | (B-, B1) | | 11/02/23 | | | 2.750 | | | | 14,164,049 | | |
| 1,960 | | | Garrett Motion, Inc.(3),(4) | | (BBB-, NR) | | 03/31/21 | | | 5.500 | | | | 1,969,800 | | |
| 1,960 | | | Garrett Motion, Inc.(3),(4) | | (NR, NR) | | 03/31/21 | | | 5.500 | | | | 1,920,800 | | |
| 1,708 | | | Jason Group, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 2.000%(1) | | (CCC-, Caa3) | | 02/28/26 | | | 11.000 | | | | 1,558,305 | | |
| 2,613 | | | Jason Group, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 3.000%(1),(4) | | (B-, Caa1) | | 08/28/25 | | | 7.000 | | | | 2,521,576 | | |
| 3,716 | | | Les Schwab Tire Centers, LIBOR 3M + 3.500%(1) | | (B, B2) | | 10/28/27 | | | 3.500 | | | | 3,688,519 | | |
| 12,041 | | | TI Group Automotive Systems, L.L.C., EURIBOR + 3.750%(1),(5) | | (BB-, B1) | | 12/16/24 | | | 4.500 | | | | 13,973,265 | | |
| 5,264 | | | TI Group Automotive Systems, L.L.C., LIBOR 3M + 3.750%(1),(4) | | (BB-, B1) | | 12/16/24 | | | 4.500 | | | | 5,244,671 | | |
| 12,364 | | | U.S. Farathane LLC, LIBOR 3M + 3.500%(1) | | (CCC, Caa3) | | 12/23/21 | | | 4.500 | | | | 11,313,507 | | |
| | | 77,101,714 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2020
Par (000) | |
| | Ratings† (S&P/Moody's) | | Maturity | | Rate% | | Value | |
BANK LOANS (continued) | | | |
Banking (0.7%) | | | |
$ | 6,740 | | | Citco Funding LLC, LIBOR 6M + 2.500%(1),(4) | | (NR, Ba3) | | 09/28/23 | | | 2.769 | | | $ | 6,579,482 | | |
| 2,993 | | | Citco Funding LLC, LIBOR 6M + 3.250%(1),(4) | | (NR, Ba3) | | 09/28/23 | | | 3.750 | | | | 2,970,056 | | |
| 3,600 | | | NEXUS Buyer LLC, LIBOR 1M + 3.750%(1) | | (B-, B2) | | 11/09/26 | | | 3.897 | | | | 3,537,900 | | |
| | | 13,087,438 | | |
Building & Construction (0.4%) | | | |
| 1,940 | | | ACProducts, Inc., LIBOR 3M + 6.500%(1) | | (B, B2) | | 08/18/25 | | | 7.500 | | | | 1,964,784 | | |
| 691 | | | Service Logic Acquisition, Inc.,(1),(3),(4) | | (B, B2) | | 10/23/27 | | | 0.500 | | | | 687,923 | | |
| 2,394 | | | Service Logic Acquisition, Inc., LIBOR 3M + 4.000%(1),(4) | | (B, B2) | | 10/23/27 | | | 4.750 | | | | 2,384,802 | | |
| 3,238 | | | SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 2.750%(1) | | (BB, B1) | | 10/29/24 | | | 3.750 | | | | 3,222,229 | | |
| | | 8,259,738 | | |
Building Materials (3.7%) | | | |
| 3,910 | | | Airxcel, Inc., LIBOR 2M + 4.500%(1) | | (B-, Caa2) | | 04/28/25 | | | 4.648 | | | | 3,706,680 | | |
| 1,775 | | | Airxcel, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 8.750%(1) | | (CCC, Ca) | | 04/27/26 | | | 8.898 | | | | 1,566,437 | | |
| 11,726 | | | American Builders & Contractors Supply Co., Inc., LIBOR 1M + 2.000%(1) | | (BB+, B1) | | 01/15/27 | | | 2.148 | | | | 11,404,272 | | |
| 1,938 | | | Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 3.750%(1) | | (B+, B2) | | 04/12/25 | | | 3.895 | | | | 1,907,220 | | |
| 7,182 | | | Floor & Decor Outlets of America, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 2.000%(1) | | (BB-, Ba2) | | 02/14/27 | | | 2.150 | | | | 6,930,432 | | |
| 8,000 | | | Installed Building Products, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 2.250%(1) | | (BB+, Ba3) | | 04/15/25 | | | 2.398 | | | | 7,810,000 | | |
| 14,286 | | | Priso Acquisition Corp., LIBOR 3M + 3.000%(1) | | (B+, B3) | | 05/08/22 | | | 4.000 | | | | 14,000,138 | | |
| 13,934 | | | Summit Materials Cos. I LLC, LIBOR 1M + 2.000%(1) | | (BBB-, Ba1) | | 11/21/24 | | | 2.148 | | | | 13,698,522 | | |
| 8,949 | | | Wilsonart LLC, LIBOR 3M + 3.250%(1) | | (B+, B2) | | 12/19/23 | | | 4.250 | | | | 8,826,548 | | |
| | | 69,850,249 | | |
Cable & Satellite TV (1.2%) | | | |
| 15,229 | | | CSC Holdings LLC, LIBOR 1M + 2.250%(1) | | (BB, Ba3) | | 07/17/25 | | | 2.398 | | | | 14,743,944 | | |
| 7,000 | | | Ziggo B.V., EURIBOR + 3.000%(1),(5) | | (B+, B1) | | 01/31/29 | | | 3.000 | | | | 7,962,003 | | |
| | | 22,705,947 | | |
Chemicals (7.7%) | | | |
| 5,180 | | | Allnex (Luxembourg) & Cy S.C.A., EURIBOR + 3.250%(1),(5) | | (B, B2) | | 09/13/23 | | | 3.250 | | | | 5,825,357 | | |
| 2,313 | | | Allnex (Luxembourg) & Cy S.C.A., LIBOR 3M + 3.250%(1) | | (B, B2) | | 09/13/23 | | | 4.000 | | | | 2,251,503 | | |
| 1,743 | | | Allnex U.S.A., Inc., LIBOR 3M + 3.250%(1) | | (B, B2) | | 09/13/23 | | | 4.000 | | | | 1,696,279 | | |
| 15,282 | | | Alpha 3 B.V., LIBOR 3M + 3.000%(1) | | (B-, B2) | | 01/31/24 | | | 4.000 | | | | 15,050,035 | | |
| 1,718 | | | Aruba Investments, Inc.(3) | | (B-, B1) | | 10/28/27 | | | 4.000 | | | | 1,709,530 | | |
| 9,144 | | | Ascend Performance Materials Operations LLC, LIBOR 3M + 5.250%(1) | | (BB-, B1) | | 08/27/26 | | | 6.250 | | | | 9,138,758 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2020
Par (000) | |
| | Ratings† (S&P/Moody's) | | Maturity | | Rate% | | Value | |
BANK LOANS (continued) | | | |
Chemicals | | | |
$ | 2,552 | | | ASP Chromaflo Dutch I B.V., LIBOR 3M + 3.500%(1) | | (B, B2) | | 11/20/23 | | | 4.500 | | | $ | 2,470,253 | | |
| 259 | | | ASP Chromaflo Intermediate Holdings, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 8.000%(1),(2) | | (CCC, Caa2) | | 11/18/24 | | | 9.000 | | | | 212,900 | | |
| 1,962 | | | ASP Chromaflo Intermediate Holdings, Inc., LIBOR 3M + 3.500%(1) | | (B, B2) | | 11/20/23 | | | 4.500 | | | | 1,899,728 | | |
| 8,502 | | | Axalta Coating Systems U.S. Holdings, Inc., LIBOR 3M + 1.750%(1) | | (BBB-, Ba1) | | 06/01/24 | | | 1.970 | | | | 8,272,184 | | |
| 7,286 | | | CeramTec AcquiCo GmbH, EURIBOR + 2.750%(1),(5) | | (B, B2) | | 03/07/25 | | | 2.750 | | | | 8,117,006 | | |
| 796 | | | Ferro Corp. (Term Loan B1), LIBOR 3M + 2.250%(1) | | (B+, Ba3) | | 02/14/24 | | | 2.470 | | | | 784,728 | | |
| 4,636 | | | Ferro Corp. (Term Loan B2), LIBOR 3M + 2.250%(1) | | (B+, Ba3) | | 02/14/24 | | | 2.470 | | | | 4,580,193 | | |
| 4,537 | | | Ferro Corp. (Term Loan B3), LIBOR 3M + 2.250%(1) | | (B+, Ba3) | | 02/14/24 | | | 2.470 | | | | 4,482,742 | | |
| 1,905 | | | Flint Group GmbH, EURIBOR + 4.250%(1),(5) | | (CCC+, Caa1) | | 09/21/23 | | | 5.000 | | | | 1,984,663 | | |
| 552 | | | Flint Group GmbH, LIBOR 3M + 4.250%(1) | | (CCC+, Caa1) | | 09/21/23 | | | 5.250 | | | | 495,689 | | |
| 3,337 | | | Flint Group U.S. LLC, LIBOR 3M + 4.250%(1) | | (CCC+, Caa1) | | 09/21/23 | | | 5.250 | | | | 2,998,514 | | |
| 6,923 | | | Gemini HDPE LLC, LIBOR 3M + 2.500%(1) | | (BB, Ba3) | | 08/07/24 | | | 2.720 | | | | 6,797,283 | | |
| 8,853 | | | PMHC II, Inc., LIBOR 12M + 3.500%(1) | | (CCC+, Caa1) | | 03/31/25 | | | 4.500 | | | | 8,067,433 | | |
| 2,907 | | | PMHC II, Inc., LIBOR 12M + 7.750%(1),(2),(4) | | (CCC, Caa3) | | 03/30/26 | | | 8.750 | | | | 2,689,117 | | |
| 10,293 | | | Polar U.S. Borrower LLC, LIBOR 1M + 4.750%(1) | | (B-, B2) | | 10/15/25 | | | 4.897 | | | | 9,932,317 | | |
| 3,110 | | | Ravago Holdings America, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 2.750%(1),(4) | | (BB+, B2) | | 07/13/23 | | | 2.900 | | | | 3,101,809 | | |
| 5,504 | | | Solenis Holdings LLC, LIBOR 3M + 4.000%(1) | | (B-, B3) | | 06/26/25 | | | 4.256 | | | | 5,384,917 | | |
| 13,557 | | | Starfruit Finco B.V, LIBOR 1M + 3.000%(1) | | (B+, B1) | | 10/01/25 | | | 3.145 | | | | 13,170,471 | | |
| 4,625 | | | Tronox Finance LLC, LIBOR 3M + 3.000%(1) | | (B+, Ba3) | | 09/23/24 | | | 3.148 | | | | 4,541,551 | | |
| 22,398 | | | UTEX Industries, Inc.(3),(7) | | (NR, NR) | | 05/22/21 | | | 0.000 | | | | 6,898,721 | | |
| 1,850 | | | UTEX Industries, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 9.000%(1),(4) | | (NR, NR) | | 02/10/21 | | | 10.000 | | | | 1,859,457 | | |
| 1,295 | | | UTEX Industries, Inc.(3),(4) | | (NR, NR) | | 10/30/24 | | | 8.500 | | | | 1,301,620 | | |
| 3,978 | | | Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc., LIBOR 6M + 8.250%(1),(2) | | (CCC, Caa3) | | 10/27/25 | | | 9.250 | | | | 3,127,098 | | |
| 6,533 | | | Zep, Inc., LIBOR 6M + 4.000%(1) | | (CCC+, B3) | | 08/12/24 | | | 5.000 | | | | 6,195,678 | | |
| 2,250 | | | Zep, Inc., LIBOR 3M + 8.250%(1),(2) | | (CCC-, Caa3) | | 08/11/25 | | | 9.250 | | | | 1,969,875 | | |
| | | 147,007,409 | | |
Diversified Capital Goods (2.0%) | | | |
| 3,650 | | | Callaway Golf Co., LIBOR 1M + 4.500%(1) | | (B+, B1) | | 01/02/26 | | | 4.647 | | | | 3,641,753 | | |
| 3,384 | | | Dynacast International LLC, LIBOR 3M + 3.250%(1) | | (CCC, Caa1) | | 01/28/22 | | | 4.250 | | | | 3,175,538 | | |
| 3,910 | | | Electrical Components International, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 4.250%(1) | | (B-, B2) | | 06/26/25 | | | 4.398 | | | | 3,603,730 | | |
| 2,756 | | | Filtration Group Corp., LIBOR 1M + 3.000%(1) | | (B, B3) | | 03/29/25 | | | 3.148 | | | | 2,689,045 | | |
| 2,475 | | | Filtration Group Corp., LIBOR 1M + 3.750%(1) | | (B, B3) | | 03/31/25 | | | 4.500 | | | | 2,448,948 | | |
| 9,445 | | | Ingersoll-Rand Services Co., LIBOR 1M + 1.750%(1) | | (BB+, Ba2) | | 03/01/27 | | | 1.898 | | | | 9,153,546 | | |
| 13,592 | | | Vertiv Group Corp., LIBOR 1M + 3.000%(1) | | (B+, B1) | | 03/02/27 | | | 3.148 | | | | 13,395,315 | | |
| | | 38,107,875 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse Floating Rate High Income Fund
Schedule of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2020
Par (000) | |
| | Ratings† (S&P/Moody's) | | Maturity | | Rate% | | Value | |
BANK LOANS (continued) | | | |
Electric - Generation (0.6%) | | | |
$ | 11,876 | | | Brookfield WEC Holdings, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 3.000%(1) | | (B, B2) | | 08/01/25 | | | 3.750 | | | $ | 11,625,623 | | |
Electric-Integrated (0.3%) | | | |
| 6,231 | | | Pacific Gas & Electric Co., LIBOR 3M + 4.500%(1) | | (BB-, B1) | | 06/23/25 | | | 5.500 | | | | 6,179,842 | | |
Electronics (3.6%) | | | |
| 4,205 | | | Brooks Automation, Inc., LIBOR 6M + 2.500%(1),(4) | | (BB-, Ba3) | | 10/04/24 | | | 2.740 | | | | 4,152,206 | | |
| 2,431 | | | EXC Holdings III Corp., LIBOR 3M + 3.500%(1) | | (B-, B2) | | 12/02/24 | | | 4.500 | | | | 2,410,998 | | |
| 1,026 | | | EXC Holdings III Corp., LIBOR 3M + 7.500%(1) | | (CCC+, Caa2) | | 12/01/25 | | | 8.500 | | | | 1,017,745 | | |
| 18,423 | | | MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 2.250%(1) | | (B-, B3) | | 05/17/24 | | | 2.398 | | | | 17,860,859 | | |
| 9,509 | | | Microchip Technology, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 2.000%(1) | | (NR, Baa3) | | 05/29/25 | | | 2.150 | | | | 9,441,575 | | |
| 7,000 | | | Oberthur Technologies S.A., EURIBOR + 3.750%(1),(5) | | (B-, B3) | | 01/10/24 | | | 3.750 | | | | 7,828,726 | | |
| 12,335 | | | Oberthur Technologies SA, LIBOR 3M + 3.750%(1) | | (B-, B3) | | 01/10/24 | | | 3.970 | | | | 11,891,463 | | |
| 15,039 | | | Tempo Acquisition LLC, LIBOR 1M + 3.250%(1) | | (B, B1) | | 11/02/26 | | | 3.750 | | | | 14,584,118 | | |
| | | 69,187,690 | | |
Energy - Exploration & Production (0.6%) | | | |
| 2,714 | | | Lower Cadence Holdings LLC, LIBOR 1M + 4.000%(1) | | (B-, B2) | | 05/22/26 | | | 4.148 | | | | 2,476,404 | | |
| 4,683 | | | PES Holdings LLC, PRIME + 7.250%(1),(4),(7) | | (NR, NR) | | 12/31/22 | | | 10.500 | | | | 4,191,354 | | |
| 14,856 | | | PES Holdings LLC, PRIME + 6.990%, PIK(1),(7),(11) | | (NR, NR) | | 12/31/22 | | | 6.250 | | | | 1,671,299 | | |
| 4,253 | | | PES Holdings LLC, PRIME + 2.000%(1),(2),(4),(7) | | (NR, NR) | | 12/31/22 | | | 5.250 | | | | 3,402,065 | | |
| | | 11,741,122 | | |
Food & Drug Retailers (0.3%) | | | |
| 2,999 | | | L1R HB Finance Limited  , EURIBOR + 4.250%(1),(5) | | (CCC+, Caa1) | | 09/02/24 | | | 4.250 | | | | 2,805,981 | | |
| 2,999 | | | L1R HB Finance Limited  , LIBOR - GBP + 5.250%(1),(8) | | (CCC+, Caa1) | | 09/02/24 | | | 5.555 | | | | 3,103,586 | | |
| | | 5,909,567 | | |
Food - Wholesale (1.2%) | | | |
| 1,964 | | | AI Aqua Merger Sub, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 3.250%(1) | | (B, B2) | | 12/13/23 | | | 4.250 | | | | 1,925,000 | | |
| 2,947 | | | AI Aqua Merger Sub, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 3.250%(1),(4) | | (B, B2) | | 12/13/23 | | | 4.250 | | | | 2,887,899 | | |
| 2,756 | | | AI Aqua Merger Sub, Inc., LIBOR 3M + 4.250%(1),(4) | | (B, B2) | | 12/13/23 | | | 5.250 | | | | 2,728,934 | | |
| 2,132 | | | U.S. Foods, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 2.000%(1) | | (BB-, B3) | | 09/13/26 | | | 2.148 | | | | 2,032,366 | | |
| 7,158 | | | United Natural Foods, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 4.250%(1) | | (B, B2) | | 10/22/25 | | | 4.398 | | | | 7,063,832 | | |
| 5,000 | | | Zara UK Midco Ltd., EURIBOR + 5.750%(1),(2),(5) | | (B, B2) | | 01/31/25 | | | 5.750 | | | | 5,171,466 | | |
| | | 21,809,497 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse Floating Rate High Income Fund
Schedule of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2020
Par (000) | |
| | Ratings† (S&P/Moody's) | | Maturity | | Rate% | | Value | |
BANK LOANS (continued) | | | |
Forestry & Paper (0.3%) | | | |
$ | 5,448 | | | Asplundh Tree Expert LLC, LIBOR 1M + 2.500%(1) | | (BBB-, Ba1) | | 09/07/27 | | | 2.640 | | | $ | 5,442,096 | | |
Gaming (2.6%) | | | |
| 3,491 | | | Aristocrat Leisure Ltd., LIBOR 3M + 3.750%(1) | | (BB+, Ba1) | | 10/19/24 | | | 4.750 | | | | 3,498,669 | | |
| 4,080 | | | Caesars Resort Collection LLC, LIBOR 1M + 2.750%(1) | | (B+, B1) | | 12/23/24 | | | 2.898 | | | | 3,836,677 | | |
| 7,245 | | | CBAC Borrower LLC, LIBOR 1M + 4.000%(1),(2) | | (CCC+, Caa2) | | 07/08/24 | | | 4.148 | | | | 6,397,538 | | |
| 6,591 | | | Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Ltd., LIBOR 3M + 3.500%, PIK(1),(11) | | (B, B2) | | 03/13/25 | | | 7.500 | | | | 5,965,228 | | |
| 5,833 | | | Golden Nugget, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 2.500%(1) | | (B, B2) | | 10/04/23 | | | 3.250 | | | | 5,172,422 | | |
| 12,600 | | | Jackpotjoy PLC, LIBOR - GBP + 4.500%(1),(8) | | (B+, Ba3) | | 12/05/24 | | | 4.293 | | | | 16,128,886 | | |
| 9,315 | | | Stars Group Holdings B.V. (The), LIBOR 3M + 3.500%(1) | | (BBB-, Ba1) | | 07/10/25 | | | 3.720 | | | | 9,325,350 | | |
| | | 50,324,770 | | |
Gas Distribution (0.2%) | | | |
| 4,263 | | | Traverse Midstream Partners LLC, LIBOR 1M + 5.500%(1) | | (B, B3) | | 09/27/24 | | | 6.500 | | | | 3,951,346 | | |
Health Facilities (1.2%) | | | |
| 5,521 | | | DaVita, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 1.750%(1) | | (BBB-, Ba1) | | 08/12/24 | | | 1.648 | | | | 5,438,270 | | |
| 1,995 | | | DaVita, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 1.750%(1) | | (BBB-, Ba1) | | 08/12/26 | | | 1.898 | | | | 1,955,076 | | |
| 2,708 | | | Western Dental Services, Inc., LIBOR 3M + 4.500%(1),(4) | | (CCC+, Caa1) | | 06/30/23 | | | 5.500 | | | | 2,551,901 | | |
| 14,287 | | | Western Dental Services, Inc., LIBOR 3M + 5.250%(1),(4) | | (CCC+, Caa1) | | 06/30/23 | | | 6.250 | | | | 13,536,623 | | |
| | | 23,481,870 | | |
Health Services (2.1%) | | | |
| 14,496 | | | Athenahealth, Inc., LIBOR 3M + 4.500%(1),(4) | | (B, B2) | | 02/11/26 | | | 4.750 | | | | 14,224,113 | | |
| 7,880 | | | Auris Luxembourg III Sarl, LIBOR 1M + 3.750%(1) | | (B-, B3) | | 02/27/26 | | | 3.898 | | | | 7,387,514 | | |
| 5,352 | | | Carestream Health, Inc., LIBOR 6M + 6.750%(1) | | (B-, B1) | | 05/08/23 | | | 7.750 | | | | 5,177,688 | | |
| 943 | | | KUEHG Corp., LIBOR 3M + 3.750%(1) | | (CCC+, B3) | | 02/21/25 | | | 4.750 | | | | 863,196 | | |
| 3,588 | | | Radiology Partners, Inc., LIBOR 12M + 4.250%(1) | | (B-, B3) | | 07/09/25 | | | 4.811 | | | | 3,396,387 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Southern Veterinary Partners, LLC, LIBOR 3M + 7.750%(1),(4) | | (CCC, Caa2) | | 10/05/28 | | | 8.750 | | | | 1,005,000 | | |
| 1,014 | | | Southern Veterinary Partners, LLC(1),(3),(4),(6) | | (B-, B2) | | 10/01/27 | | | 0.500 | | | | 1,009,177 | | |
| 7,353 | | | Southern Veterinary Partners, LLC, LIBOR 6M + 4.000%(1),(4) | | (B-, B2) | | 10/02/27 | | | 5.000 | | | | 7,316,533 | | |
| | | 40,379,608 | | |
Hotels (0.7%) | | | |
| 5,000 | | | Compass III Ltd., EURIBOR + 4.500%(1),(5) | | (B, B2) | | 05/09/25 | | | 4.500 | | | | 5,491,799 | | |
| 3,000 | | | Compass IV Ltd., EURIBOR + 8.000%(1),(5) | | (CCC, Caa2) | | 04/30/26 | | | 9.000 | | | | 2,996,575 | | |
| 3,067 | | | Playa Resorts Holding B.V., LIBOR 1M + 2.750%(1) | | (B-, Caa1) | | 04/29/24 | | | 3.750 | | | | 2,614,309 | | |
| 1,618 | | | RHP Hotel Properties, LP, LIBOR 1M + 2.000%(1) | | (B+, Ba3) | | 05/11/24 | | | 2.150 | | | | 1,540,449 | | |
| | | 12,643,132 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse Floating Rate High Income Fund
Schedule of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2020
Par (000) | |
| | Ratings† (S&P/Moody's) | | Maturity | | Rate% | | Value | |
BANK LOANS (continued) | | | |
Insurance (0.2%) | | | |
$ | 4,450 | | | Alera Group Holdings, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 4.000%(1),(4) | | (B, B2) | | 08/01/25 | | | 4.500 | | | $ | 4,338,952 | | |
Insurance Brokerage (3.1%) | | | |
| 13,417 | | | Acrisure LLC, LIBOR 1M + 3.500%(1) | | (B, B2) | | 02/15/27 | | | 3.648 | | | | 12,970,294 | | |
| 5,390 | | | Alliant Holdings Intermediate, LLC, LIBOR 1M + 2.750%(1) | | (B, B2) | | 05/09/25 | | | 2.898 | | | | 5,202,481 | | |
| 6,361 | | | AssuredPartners, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 3.500%(1) | | (B, B2) | | 02/12/27 | | | 3.648 | | | | 6,151,034 | | |
| 5,237 | | | Hub International Ltd., LIBOR 3M + 3.000%(1) | | (B, B2) | | 04/25/25 | | | 3.186 | | | | 5,046,283 | | |
| 7,295 | | | Hyperion Insurance Group Ltd., EURIBOR + 3.500%(1),(4),(5) | | (B, B2) | | 12/20/24 | | | 3.500 | | | | 8,455,417 | | |
| 16,617 | | | NFP Corp., LIBOR 1M + 3.250%(1) | | (B, B1) | | 02/15/27 | | | 3.398 | | | | 15,922,938 | | |
| 5,556 | | | Ryan Specialty Group LLC, LIBOR 1M + 3.250%(1) | | (B, B1) | | 09/01/27 | | | 4.000 | | | | 5,524,389 | | |
| | | 59,272,836 | | |
Investments & Misc. Financial Services (2.2%) | | | |
| 10,178 | | | Altisource Solutions Sarl, LIBOR 3M + 4.000%(1),(2) | | (B-, Caa1) | | 04/03/24 | | | 5.000 | | | | 7,366,352 | | |
| 5,542 | | | AqGen Ascensus, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 4.000%(1) | | (B-, B2) | | 12/03/26 | | | 5.000 | | | | 5,476,967 | | |
| 2,743 | | | Deerfield Dakota Holding, LLC, LIBOR 1M + 3.750%(1) | | (B-, B2) | | 04/09/27 | | | 4.750 | | | | 2,704,269 | | |
| 15,329 | | | Ditech Holding Corp., PRIME + 7.000%(1),(4),(7) | | (NR, NR) | | 06/30/22 | | | 11.250 | | | | 4,617,770 | | |
| 1,237 | | | EIG Management Company, LLC, LIBOR 1M + 3.750%(1),(4) | | (BB, Ba2) | | 02/22/25 | | | 4.500 | | | | 1,234,216 | | |
| 10,031 | | | Hudson River Trading LLC, LIBOR 1M + 3.000%(1) | | (BB-, Ba2) | | 02/18/27 | | | 3.148 | | | | 9,938,900 | | |
| 2,140 | | | KREF Holdings X LLC, LIBOR 3M + 4.750%(1),(4) | | (BB-, Ba2) | | 09/01/27 | | | 5.750 | | | | 2,140,103 | | |
| 7,554 | | | VFH Parent LLC, LIBOR 1M + 3.000%(1) | | (B+, Ba3) | | 03/01/26 | | | 3.145 | | | | 7,481,230 | | |
| | | 40,959,807 | | |
Life Insurance (0.1%) | | | |
| 1,224 | | | Vida Capital, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 6.000%(1) | | (B, B2) | | 10/01/26 | | | 6.148 | | | | 1,217,401 | | |
Machinery (2.0%) | | | |
| 3,407 | | | Alliance Laundry Systems LLC, LIBOR 3M + 3.500%(1) | | (B, B2) | | 10/08/27 | | | 4.250 | | | | 3,383,765 | | |
| 2,841 | | | Alloy Finco Ltd., LIBOR - GBP + 6.750%(1),(4),(8) | | (NR, NR) | | 03/06/24 | | | 8.750 | | | | 3,306,353 | | |
| 3,126 | | | Alloy Finco Ltd., LIBOR - GBP + 0.500%, PIK(1),(8) | | (NR, NR) | | 03/06/25 | | | 14.000 | | | | 1,202,611 | | |
| 7,346 | | | Cohu, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 3.000%(1) | | (B-, B2) | | 10/01/25 | | | 3.148 | | | | 7,109,892 | | |
| 2,307 | | | CPM Holdings, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 3.750%(1) | | (CCC+, B3) | | 11/17/25 | | | 3.899 | | | | 2,151,929 | | |
| 1,977 | | | CPM Holdings, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 8.250%(1),(2) | | (CCC, Caa3) | | 11/15/26 | | | 8.399 | | | | 1,817,209 | | |
| 3,696 | | | LTI Holdings, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 6.750%(1),(2) | | (CCC+, Caa3) | | 09/06/26 | | | 6.898 | | | | 3,323,183 | | |
| 7,870 | | | LTI Holdings, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 3.500%(1) | | (B-, B3) | | 09/06/25 | | | 3.648 | | | | 7,362,278 | | |
| 8,323 | | | Welbilt, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 2.500%(1) | | (CCC+, B3) | | 10/23/25 | | | 2.648 | | | | 7,648,928 | | |
| | | 37,306,148 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2020
Par (000) | |
| | Ratings† (S&P/Moody's) | | Maturity | | Rate% | | Value | |
BANK LOANS (continued) | | | |
Managed Care (0.9%) | | | |
$ | 8,606 | | | Inovalon Holdings, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 3.000%(1) | | (B+, B2) | | 04/02/25 | | | 3.188 | | | $ | 8,394,800 | | |
| 9,502 | | | MPH Acquisition Holdings LLC, LIBOR 3M + 2.750%(1) | | (B+, B1) | | 06/07/23 | | | 3.750 | | | | 9,402,108 | | |
| | | 17,796,908 | | |
Media - Broadcast (0.2%) | | | |
| 4,000 | | | Recorded Books, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 4.250%(1),(4) | | (B-, B3) | | 08/29/25 | | | 4.750 | | | | 3,980,000 | | |
Media - Diversified (0.9%) | | | |
| 9,500 | | | Alchemy Copyrights, LLC, LIBOR 1M + 3.250%(1),(4) | | (B+, B1) | | 08/16/27 | | | 4.000 | | | | 9,476,250 | | |
| 3,159 | | | Diamond Sports Group LLC, LIBOR 1M + 3.250%(1) | | (BB-, Ba3) | | 08/24/26 | | | 3.400 | | | | 1,981,136 | | |
| 2,631 | | | NEP/NCP Holdco, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 3.250%(1) | | (B, Caa1) | | 10/20/25 | | | 3.398 | | | | 2,387,019 | | |
| 5,000 | | | NEP/NCP Holdco, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 7.000%(1),(2) | | (CCC, Caa3) | | 10/19/26 | | | 7.148 | | | | 4,056,250 | | |
| | | 17,900,655 | | |
Media Content (0.4%) | | | |
| 2,052 | | | NASCAR Holdings, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 2.750%(1) | | (BB, Ba3) | | 10/19/26 | | | 2.902 | | | | 2,001,350 | | |
| 5,469 | | | WMG Acquisition Corp., LIBOR 1M + 2.130%(1) | | (BB, Ba3) | | 11/01/23 | | | 2.273 | | | | 5,399,784 | | |
| | | 7,401,134 | | |
Medical Products (1.8%) | | | |
| 14,891 | | | ABB Concise Optical Group LLC, LIBOR 6M + 5.000%(1) | | (CCC+, B3) | | 06/15/23 | | | 6.000 | | | | 13,073,003 | | |
| 6,439 | | | Avantor Funding, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 2.250%(1) | | (BB-, Ba2) | | 10/29/27 | | | 2.500 | | | | 6,383,042 | | |
| 3,750 | | | Maravai Intermediate Holdings, LLC, LIBOR 3M + 4.250%(1),(4) | | (B-, B3) | | 10/19/27 | | | 6.250 | | | | 3,740,625 | | |
| 10,060 | | | Sotera Health Holdings LLC, LIBOR 3M + 4.500%(1) | | (B, B2) | | 12/11/26 | | | 5.500 | | | | 10,041,893 | | |
| | | 33,238,563 | | |
Metals & Mining - Excluding Steel (0.5%) | | | |
| 9,341 | | | GrafTech Finance, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 3.500%(1) | | (BB-, B1) | | 02/12/25 | | | 4.500 | | | | 9,235,700 | | |
| 7,529 | | | Noranda Aluminum Acquisition Corp., PRIME + 3.500%(1),(4),(7) | | (NR, NR) | | 02/28/19 | | | 7.750 | | | | 677,594 | | |
| | | 9,913,294 | | |
Non - Electric Utilities (0.1%) | | | |
| 3,020 | | | BCP Raptor LLC, LIBOR 3M + 4.250%(1) | | (B-, B3) | | 06/24/24 | | | 5.250 | | | | 2,502,529 | | |
Packaging (2.1%) | | | |
| 3,909 | | | Anchor Glass Container Corp., LIBOR 1M + 2.750%(1) | | (CCC+, Caa1) | | 12/07/23 | | | 3.750 | | | | 2,960,804 | | |
| 2,058 | | | Anchor Glass Container Corp., LIBOR 1M + 7.750%(1),(2) | | (CCC-, Caa3) | | 12/07/24 | | | 8.750 | | | | 807,258 | | |
| 2,964 | | | Anchor Glass Container Corp., LIBOR 3M + 5.000%(1),(4) | | (CCC+, Caa1) | | 12/07/23 | | | 6.000 | | | | 2,237,820 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2020
Par (000) | |
| | Ratings† (S&P/Moody's) | | Maturity | | Rate% | | Value | |
BANK LOANS (continued) | | | |
Packaging | | | |
$ | 12,172 | | | Flex Acquisition Co., Inc., LIBOR 3M + 3.000%(1) | | (B, B2) | | 12/29/23 | | | 4.000 | | | $ | 11,893,706 | | |
| 10,000 | | | Klockner-Pentaplast of America, Inc., EURIBOR + 4.750%(1),(5) | | (B-, B3) | | 06/30/22 | | | 4.750 | | | | 11,201,542 | | |
| 5,915 | | | Proampac PG Borrower LLC, PRIME + 2.500%(1) | | (B-, B3) | | 11/20/23 | | | 5.442 | | | | 5,825,831 | | |
| 4,061 | | | Reynolds Group Holdings, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 2.750%(1) | | (B+, B1) | | 02/05/23 | | | 2.898 | | | | 3,992,139 | | |
| 4,375 | | | Strategic Materials, Inc., LIBOR 3M + 7.750%(1),(2),(4) | | (CC, C) | | 10/31/25 | | | 8.750 | | | | 1,553,125 | | |
| | | 40,472,225 | | |
Personal & Household Products (1.7%) | | | |
| 3,333 | | | ABG Intermediate Holdings 2 LLC, LIBOR 3M + 5.250%(1),(4) | | (B, B2) | | 09/27/24 | | | 6.250 | | | | 3,316,667 | | |
| 3,400 | | | Keter Group B.V., EURIBOR + 4.250%(1),(5) | | (B-, Caa1) | | 10/31/23 | | | 5.250 | | | | 3,761,236 | | |
| 3,686 | | | Serta Simmons Bedding LLC (First Out Term Loan), LIBOR 1M + 7.500%(1) | | (B+, B2) | | 08/10/23 | | | 8.500 | | | | 3,699,750 | | |
| 12,367 | | | Serta Simmons Bedding LLC (Second Out Term Loan), LIBOR 1M + 7.500%(1) | | (B, Caa2) | | 08/10/23 | | | 8.500 | | | | 10,620,281 | | |
| 6,966 | | | TricorBraun Holdings, Inc., PRIME + 2.750%(1) | | (B-, B2) | | 11/30/23 | | | 4.750 | | | | 6,878,266 | | |
| 4,562 | | | Weber-Stephen Products LLC, LIBOR 3M + 3.250%(1) | | (B, B1) | | 10/20/27 | | | 3.250 | | | | 4,524,691 | | |
| | | 32,800,891 | | |
Pharmaceuticals (3.0%) | | | |
| 1,834 | | | Akorn, Inc., LIBOR 3M + 7.500%(1) | | (CCC+, Caa2) | | 10/01/25 | | | 14.000 | | | | 1,844,648 | | |
| 7,149 | | | Alkermes, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 2.250%(1),(4) | | (BB, Ba3) | | 03/27/23 | | | 2.400 | | | | 7,113,570 | | |
| 5,750 | | | Bausch Health Companies, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 3.000%(1) | | (BB, Ba2) | | 06/02/25 | | | 3.149 | | | | 5,626,030 | | |
| 12,439 | | | Endo Luxembourg Finance Co. I Sarl, LIBOR 3M + 4.250%(1) | | (B+, B2) | | 04/29/24 | | | 5.000 | | | | 11,858,116 | | |
| 2,992 | | | Grifols Worldwide Operations U.S.A., Inc., LIBOR 1 Week + 2.000%(1) | | (BB+, Ba2) | | 11/15/27 | | | 2.094 | | | | 2,923,830 | | |
| 16,260 | | | Jaguar Holding Co. II, LIBOR 1M + 2.500%(1) | | (B+, Ba2) | | 08/18/22 | | | 3.500 | | | | 16,167,380 | | |
| 2,591 | | | RPI Intermediate Finance Trust, LIBOR 1M + 1.750%(1) | | (BBB-, Ba1) | | 02/11/27 | | | 1.898 | | | | 2,581,306 | | |
| 9,703 | | | Syneos Health, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 1.500%(1) | | (BB, Ba3) | | 03/26/24 | | | 1.648 | | | | 9,541,529 | | |
| | | 57,656,409 | | |
Real Estate Development & Management (0.5%) | | | |
| 8,783 | | | Forest City Enterprises LP, LIBOR 1M + 3.500%(1) | | (B+, B2) | | 12/08/25 | | | 3.648 | | | | 8,518,354 | | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts (0.1%) | | | |
| 2,494 | | | Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 4.750%(1),(4) | | (B+, Ba2) | | 04/23/26 | | | 5.750 | | | | 2,493,750 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse Floating Rate High Income Fund
Schedule of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2020
Par (000) | |
| | Ratings† (S&P/Moody's) | | Maturity | | Rate% | | Value | |
BANK LOANS (continued) | | | |
Recreation & Travel (3.5%) | | | |
$ | 13,038 | | | Alterra Mountain Co., LIBOR 1M + 2.750%(1) | | (B, B1) | | 07/31/24 | | | 2.898 | | | $ | 12,581,628 | | |
| 2,154 | | | Bulldog Purchaser, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 7.750%(1) | | (CCC-, Caa3) | | 09/04/26 | | | 7.898 | | | | 1,798,461 | | |
| 10,005 | | | Bulldog Purchaser, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 3.750%(1) | | (B-, B3) | | 09/05/25 | | | 3.898 | | | | 8,804,282 | | |
| 6,308 | | | Crown Finance U.S., Inc., LIBOR 6M + 2.500%(1) | | (CCC-, Caa3) | | 02/28/25 | | | 2.769 | | | | 3,574,874 | | |
| 6,115 | | | Crown Finance U.S., Inc., LIBOR 6M + 2.750%(1) | | (CCC-, Caa3) | | 09/30/26 | | | 3.019 | | | | 3,424,427 | | |
| 9,420 | | | Hornblower Sub LLC, LIBOR 3M + 4.500%(1) | | (CCC-, Caa2) | | 04/28/25 | | | 5.500 | | | | 6,855,508 | | |
| 5,773 | | | Hornblower Sub LLC(3) | | (NR, NR) | | 11/02/25 | | | 9.125 | | | | 5,600,000 | | |
| 877 | | | Motion Finco Sarl, LIBOR 3M + 3.250%(1) | | (CCC+, B2) | | 11/12/26 | | | 3.470 | | | | 758,007 | | |
| 6,744 | | | Motion Finco Sarl, LIBOR 3M + 3.250%(1) | | (CCC+, B2) | | 11/12/26 | | | 3.470 | | | | 5,827,712 | | |
| 3,980 | | | Richmond UK Bidco Ltd., LIBOR - GBP + 4.250%(1),(8) | | (B-, B3) | | 03/03/24 | | | 4.338 | | | | 4,702,347 | | |
| 2,580 | | | Samsonite International S.A., LIBOR 1M + 4.500%(1) | | (B+, Ba2) | | 04/25/25 | | | 5.500 | | | | 2,521,850 | | |
| 11,698 | | | SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 3.000%(1) | | (B-, B2) | | 03/31/24 | | | 3.750 | | | | 10,969,780 | | |
| | | 67,418,876 | | |
Restaurants (1.5%) | | | |
| 9,949 | | | 1011778 B.C. Unlimited Liability Co., LIBOR 1M + 1.750%(1) | | (BB+, Ba2) | | 11/19/26 | | | 1.898 | | | | 9,570,915 | | |
| 10,796 | | | IRB Holding Corp., LIBOR 6M + 2.750%(1) | | (B, B3) | | 02/05/25 | | | 3.750 | | | | 10,296,930 | | |
| 8,403 | | | K-Mac Holdings Corp., LIBOR 1M + 3.000%(1) | | (B-, B2) | | 03/14/25 | | | 3.148 | | | | 8,137,072 | | |
| | | 28,004,917 | | |
Software - Services (10.4%) | | | |
| 6,364 | | | Camelot U.S. Acquisition 1 Co., LIBOR 1M + 3.000%(1) | | (B, B2) | | 10/30/26 | | | 4.000 | | | | 6,307,955 | | |
| 7,160 | | | Camelot U.S. Acquisition 1 Co., LIBOR 1M + 3.000%(1) | | (B, B2) | | 10/30/26 | | | 3.148 | | | | 6,986,521 | | |
| 5,766 | | | Ceridian HCM Holding, Inc., LIBOR 1 Week + 2.500%(1) | | (B+, B2) | | 04/30/25 | | | 2.594 | | | | 5,591,891 | | |
| 1,643 | | | Dynatrace LLC, LIBOR 1M + 2.250%(1) | | (BB-, B1) | | 08/22/25 | | | 2.398 | | | | 1,618,719 | | |
| 4,080 | | | Epicor Software Corp., LIBOR 1M + 7.750%(1) | | (CCC, Caa2) | | 07/31/28 | | | 8.750 | | | | 4,194,750 | | |
| 13,110 | | | Epicor Software Corp., LIBOR 1M + 4.250%(1) | | (B-, B2) | | 07/30/27 | | | 5.250 | | | | 13,078,864 | | |
| 16,863 | | | Finastra U.S.A., Inc., LIBOR 6M + 3.500%(1) | | (CCC+, B2) | | 06/13/24 | | | 4.500 | | | | 15,954,528 | | |
| 11,638 | | | Flexera Software LLC, LIBOR 3M + 3.250%(1) | | (B-, B2) | | 02/26/25 | | | 4.250 | | | | 11,530,945 | | |
| 10,234 | | | GHX Ultimate Parent Corp., LIBOR 3M + 3.250%(1) | | (B, B2) | | 06/28/24 | | | 4.250 | | | | 9,952,569 | | |
| 7,648 | | | Go Daddy Operating Company LLC, LIBOR 1M + 1.750%(1) | | (BB, Ba1) | | 02/15/24 | | | 1.898 | | | | 7,483,333 | | |
| 3,817 | | | Greeneden U.S. Holdings II LLC, EURIBOR + 3.500%(1),(5) | | (B-, B2) | | 12/01/23 | | | 3.500 | | | | 4,428,833 | | |
| 3,740 | | | Hyland Software, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 7.000%(1) | | (CCC, Caa1) | | 07/07/25 | | | 7.750 | | | | 3,718,177 | | |
| 9,457 | | | Hyland Software, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 3.500%(1) | | (B-, B1) | | 07/01/24 | | | 4.250 | | | | 9,343,680 | | |
| 1,958 | | | MA FinanceCo. LLC, LIBOR 1M + 2.500%(1) | | (BB-, B1) | | 06/21/24 | | | 2.648 | | | | 1,855,235 | | |
| 3,134 | | | Marcel LUX IV Sarl(3) | | (B, B2) | | 09/22/27 | | | 4.750 | | | | 3,112,780 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse Floating Rate High Income Fund
Schedule of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2020
Par (000) | |
| | Ratings† (S&P/Moody's) | | Maturity | | Rate% | | Value | |
BANK LOANS (continued) | | | |
Software - Services | | | |
$ | 12,559 | | | Project Alpha Intermediate Holding, Inc., LIBOR 3M + 3.500%(1) | | (B, B3) | | 04/26/24 | | | 4.500 | | | $ | 12,367,840 | | |
| 16,214 | | | Refinitiv U.S. Holdings, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 3.250%(1) | | (B, B2) | | 10/01/25 | | | 3.398 | | | | 15,999,951 | | |
| 13,110 | | | Seattle Spinco, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 2.500%(1) | | (BB-, B1) | | 06/21/24 | | | 2.648 | | | | 12,421,257 | | |
| 861 | | | SkillSoft Corp., LIBOR 3M + 7.500%(1) | | (B+, B1) | | 12/27/24 | | | 8.500 | | | | 866,252 | | |
| 1,345 | | | SkillSoft Corp., LIBOR 3M + 7.500%(1) | | (B-, Caa1) | | 04/27/25 | | | 8.500 | | | | 1,335,684 | | |
| 1,435 | | | SolarWinds Holdings, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 2.750%(1) | | (B+, B1) | | 02/05/24 | | | 2.898 | | | | 1,410,742 | | |
| 14,346 | | | Solera LLC, LIBOR 2M + 2.750%(1) | | (B, Ba3) | | 03/03/23 | | | 2.916 | | | | 14,000,065 | | |
| 3,725 | | | SS&C European Holdings Sarl, LIBOR 1M + 1.750%(1) | | (BB+, Ba2) | | 04/16/25 | | | 1.898 | | | | 3,627,832 | | |
| 5,313 | | | SS&C Technologies, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 1.750%(1) | | (BB+, Ba2) | | 04/16/25 | | | 1.898 | | | | 5,175,115 | | |
| 13,063 | | | The Ultimate Software Group, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 3.750%(1) | | (B, B1) | | 05/04/26 | | | 3.898 | | | | 12,865,275 | | |
| 7,686 | | | Verint Systems, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 2.000%(1),(4) | | (BBB-, Ba1) | | 06/28/24 | | | 2.140 | | | | 7,608,759 | | |
| 5,505 | | | VS Buyer LLC, LIBOR 1M + 3.250%(1),(4) | | (B-, B1) | | 02/28/27 | | | 3.398 | | | | 5,387,976 | | |
| | | 198,225,528 | | |
Specialty Retail (1.5%) | | | |
| 2,881 | | | Boing U.S. Holdco, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 7.500%(1),(2) | | (CCC, Caa2) | | 10/03/25 | | | 8.500 | | | | 2,708,140 | | |
| 2,269 | | | EG America LLC, LIBOR 3M + 8.000%(1),(2) | | (CCC, Caa2) | | 04/20/26 | | | 9.000 | | | | 2,184,123 | | |
| 13,113 | | | EG Finco Ltd, EURIBOR + 4.000%(1),(5) | | (B-, B3) | | 02/07/25 | | | 4.000 | | | | 14,224,682 | | |
| 9,664 | | | Mister Car Wash Holdings, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 3.250%(1) | | (CCC+, B2) | | 05/14/26 | | | 3.401 | | | | 9,180,390 | | |
| | | 28,297,335 | | |
Steel Producers/Products (1.5%) | | | |
| 12,603 | | | Atkore International, Inc., LIBOR 3M + 2.750%(1) | | (BB-, Ba3) | | 12/22/23 | | | 3.750 | | | | 12,568,737 | | |
| 15,323 | | | Zekelman Industries, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 2.000%(1) | | (BB, Ba3) | | 01/24/27 | | | 2.148 | | | | 14,904,069 | | |
| | | 27,472,806 | | |
Support - Services (3.7%) | | | |
| 7,696 | | | Allied Universal Holdco LLC, LIBOR 1M + 4.250%(1) | | (B-, B3) | | 07/10/26 | | | 4.398 | | | | 7,554,702 | | |
| 3,679 | | | Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services, Inc., LIBOR 3M + 4.250%(1) | | (B-, B3) | | 06/21/24 | | | 5.250 | | | | 3,440,947 | | |
| 2,601 | | | Change Healthcare Holdings LLC, LIBOR 3M + 2.500%(1) | | (B+, B1) | | 03/01/24 | | | 3.500 | | | | 2,543,862 | | |
| 2,045 | | | Global Education Management Systems Establishment, LIBOR 3M + 5.000%(1) | | (B, B3) | | 07/31/26 | | | 6.000 | | | | 1,993,753 | | |
| 5,000 | | | MSX International, Inc., EURIBOR + 4.500%(1),(2),(5) | | (B-, Caa1) | | 01/06/24 | | | 4.500 | | | | 4,886,136 | | |
| 8,935 | | | PODS LLC, LIBOR 1M + 2.750%(1) | | (B+, B2) | | 12/06/24 | | | 3.750 | | | | 8,782,655 | | |
| 14,055 | | | SAI Global Holdings II (Australia) Pty. Ltd., LIBOR 3M + 4.500%(1),(2) | | (CCC, Caa1) | | 12/20/23 | | | 5.500 | | | | 11,525,186 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Par (000) | |
| | Ratings† (S&P/Moody's) | | Maturity | | Rate% | | Value | |
BANK LOANS (continued) | | | |
Support - Services | | | |
$ | 11,606 | | | Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 3.250%(1) | | (B, B2) | | 12/31/25 | | | 3.398 | | | $ | 11,169,508 | | |
| 8,033 | | | The Geo Group, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 2.000%(1) | | (BB+, Ba3) | | 03/22/24 | | | 2.750 | | | | 7,333,770 | | |
| 7,330 | | | Tribe Buyer LLC, LIBOR 1M + 4.500%(1) | | (CCC+, Caa1) | | 02/16/24 | | | 5.500 | | | | 5,585,077 | | |
| 6,717 | | | USS Ultimate Holdings, Inc., LIBOR 3M + 7.750%(1),(2) | | (CCC, Caa2) | | 08/25/25 | | | 8.750 | | | | 6,440,088 | | |
| | | 71,255,684 | | |
Tech Hardware & Equipment (0.5%) | | | |
| 9,900 | | | CommScope, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 3.250%(1) | | (B, Ba3) | | 04/06/26 | | | 3.398 | | | | 9,587,061 | | |
Telecom - Wireline Integrated & Services (2.2%) | | | |
| 7,632 | | | Altice France S.A., LIBOR 1M + 3.688%(1) | | (B, B2) | | 01/31/26 | | | 3.836 | | | | 7,411,797 | | |
| 12,456 | | | CenturyLink, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 2.250%(1) | | (BBB-, Ba3) | | 03/15/27 | | | 2.398 | | | | 12,015,210 | | |
| 1,655 | | | GTT Communications, Inc., LIBOR 3M + 2.750%(1) | | (CCC+, B3) | | 05/31/25 | | | 2.970 | | | | 1,424,660 | | |
| 10,269 | | | Level 3 Financing, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 1.750%(1) | | (BBB-, Ba1) | | 03/01/27 | | | 1.898 | | | | 9,917,143 | | |
| 4 | | | Numericable Group S.A., LIBOR 1M + 2.750%(1) | | (B, B2) | | 07/31/25 | | | 2.898 | | | | 3,440 | | |
| 10,808 | | | Zayo Group Holdings, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 3.000%(1) | | (B, B1) | | 03/09/27 | | | 3.148 | | | | 10,437,088 | | |
| | | 41,209,338 | | |
Theaters & Entertainment (3.0%) | | | |
| 1,076 | | | AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., PRIME + 2.000%(1) | | (CCC, Caa2) | | 04/22/26 | | | 3.230 | | | | 611,358 | | |
| 10,580 | | | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc., LIBOR 1M + 4.500%(1),(4) | | (CCC+, B3) | | 07/03/26 | | | 5.500 | | | | 10,341,537 | | |
| 4,819 | | | NAI Entertainment Holdings LLC, LIBOR 1M + 2.500%(1),(2) | | (B+, B3) | | 05/08/25 | | | 3.500 | | | | 4,414,655 | | |
| 8,651 | | | PUG LLC, LIBOR 1M + 3.500%(1) | | (B-, B3) | | 02/12/27 | | | 3.648 | | | | 7,607,350 | | |
| 6,280 | | | Technicolor S.A., Euribor + 3.000%(1),(5) | | (CCC, Ca) | | 12/31/24 | | | 6.000 | | | | 5,761,191 | | |
| 1,166 | | | Technicolor S.A., LIBOR 6M + 6.000%(1) | | (B, Caa1) | | 06/30/24 | | | 6.000 | | | | 1,250,796 | | |
| 1,890 | | | Technicolor S.A., LIBOR 3M + 2.750%(1) | | (CCC, Ca) | | 12/31/24 | | | 6.025 | | | | 1,488,067 | | |
| 9,322 | | | UFC Holdings, LLC, LIBOR 6M + 3.250%(1) | | (B, B2) | | 04/29/26 | | | 4.250 | | | | 9,154,051 | | |
| 16,273 | | | William Morris Endeavor Entertainment LLC, LIBOR 1M + 2.750%(1) | | (CCC+, B3) | | 05/18/25 | | | 2.900 | | | | 13,971,844 | | |
| 2,239 | | | William Morris Endeavor Entertainment LLC, LIBOR 1M + 8.500%(1),(4) | | (CCC+, B3) | | 05/18/25 | | | 9.500 | | | | 2,221,959 | | |
| | | 56,822,808 | | |
Transport Infrastructure/Services (0.3%) | | | |
| 7,947 | | | AI Mistral Holdco Ltd., LIBOR 1M + 3.000%(1),(4) | | (CCC+, Caa1) | | 03/11/24 | | | 4.000 | | | | 6,158,643 | | |
TOTAL BANK LOANS (Cost $1,729,556,197) | | | 1,602,428,004 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Par (000) | |
| | Ratings† (S&P/Moody's) | | Maturity | | Rate% | | Value | |
CORPORATE BONDS (6.4%) | | | |
Auto Parts & Equipment (0.3%) | | | |
$ | 1,345 | | | Clarios U.S. Finance Co., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 05/15/22 @ 104.25)(9) | | (CCC+, Caa1) | | 05/15/27 | | | 8.500 | | | $ | 1,405,256 | | |
| 6,665 | | | Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 11/15/21 @ 102.81)(9) | | (CCC, Caa1) | | 11/15/26 | | | 5.625 | | | | 4,482,212 | | |
| | | 5,887,468 | | |
Brokerage (0.1%) | | | |
| 2,017 | | | StoneX Group, Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 06/15/22 @ 104.31)(9) | | (BB-, Ba3) | | 06/15/25 | | | 8.625 | | | | 2,131,717 | | |
Building Materials (0.3%) | | | |
| 5,135 | | | PriSo Acquisition Corp., Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 11/30/20 @ 100.00)(9),(10) | | (CCC+, Caa2) | | 05/15/23 | | | 9.000 | | | | 5,096,487 | | |
Cable & Satellite TV (0.4%) | | | |
| 1,100 | | | CSC Holdings LLC, Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 05/15/21 @ 102.75)(9) | | (BB, Ba3) | | 05/15/26 | | | 5.500 | | | | 1,145,925 | | |
| 3,400 | | | Telenet Finance Luxembourg Notes Sarl, Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 12/01/22 @ 102.75)(9) | | (BB-, Ba3) | | 03/01/28 | | | 5.500 | | | | 3,588,700 | | |
| 2,455 | | | Ziggo B.V., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 01/15/22 @ 102.75)(9) | | (B+, B1) | | 01/15/27 | | | 5.500 | | | | 2,551,592 | | |
| | | 7,286,217 | | |
Chemicals (0.2%) | | | |
| 4,500 | | | Atotech Alpha 2 B.V., 8.75% Cash, 9.50% PIK, Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 11/30/20 @ 101.00)(9),(11) | | (CCC, Caa2) | | 06/01/23 | | | 8.750 | | | | 4,538,903 | | |
Electronics (0.1%) | | | |
| 1,724 | | | Entegris, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 11/10/20 @ 103.47)(9) | | (BB, Ba2) | | 02/10/26 | | | 4.625 | | | | 1,773,565 | | |
Energy - Exploration & Production (0.3%) | | | |
| 7,600 | | | W&T Offshore, Inc., Rule 144A, Secured Notes (Callable 11/30/20 @ 104.88)(9) | | (B, Caa3) | | 11/01/23 | | | 9.750 | | | | 4,959,000 | | |
Gaming (0.1%) | | | |
| 3,462 | | | Golden Nugget, Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 11/30/20 @ 101.69)(9) | | (CCC, Caa2) | | 10/15/24 | | | 6.750 | | | | 2,935,845 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Par (000) | |
| | Ratings† (S&P/Moody's) | | Maturity | | Rate% | | Value | |
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | |
Health Services (0.2%) | | | |
$ | 2,450 | | | Radiology Partners, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 02/01/23 @ 104.63)(9) | | (CCC, Caa3) | | 02/01/28 | | | 9.250 | | | $ | 2,617,776 | | |
| 835 | | | Valitas Health Services, Inc.(4),(12) | | (NR, NR) | | 02/26/22 | | | 0.000 | | | | 762,481 | | |
| | | 3,380,257 | | |
Insurance (0.1%) | | | |
| 1,575 | | | Alliant Holdings Co-Issuer, Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 10/15/23 @ 102.13)(9) | | (B, B2) | | 10/15/27 | | | 4.250 | | | | 1,566,140 | | |
| 491 | | | Alliant Holdings Co-Issuer, Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 10/15/22 @ 103.38)(9) | | (CCC+, Caa2) | | 10/15/27 | | | 6.750 | | | | 516,380 | | |
| | | 2,082,520 | | |
Insurance Brokerage (0.2%) | | | |
| 3,000 | | | Acrisure Finance, Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 11/30/20 @ 103.50)(9) | | (CCC+, Caa2) | | 11/15/25 | | | 7.000 | | | | 3,010,875 | | |
Investments & Misc. Financial Services (0.3%) | | | |
| 4,675 | | | Compass Group Diversified Holdings LLC, Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 05/01/21 @ 104.00)(9) | | (B, B1) | | 05/01/26 | | | 8.000 | | | | 4,932,078 | | |
Media Content (0.1%) | | | |
| 3,000 | | | Diamond Sports Finance Co., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 08/15/22 @ 102.69)(9) | | (BB-, Ba3) | | 08/15/26 | | | 5.375 | | | | 1,758,750 | | |
Metals & Mining - Excluding Steel (0.7%) | | | |
| 13,320 | | | Taseko Mines Ltd., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 11/30/20 @ 102.19)(9) | | (CCC+, Caa1) | | 06/15/22 | | | 8.750 | | | | 12,867,320 | | |
Oil Field Equipment & Services (0.1%) | | | |
| 146 | | | Pioneer Energy Services Corp., PIK, Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 06/01/21 @ 104.00)(4),(9),(11),(12) | | (NR, NR) | | 05/15/25 | | | 11.000 | | | | 113,590 | | |
| 1,113 | | | Pioneer Energy Services Corp., PIK, Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes(4),(9),(11),(12) | | (NR, NR) | | 08/28/25 | | | 5.000 | | | | 353,600 | | |
| 7,000 | | | Shelf Drilling Holdings Ltd., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 02/15/21 @ 106.19)(9) | | (CCC+, Caa2) | | 02/15/25 | | | 8.250 | | | | 2,336,250 | | |
| | | 2,803,440 | | |
Packaging (0.4%) | | | |
| 7,275 | | | TriMas Corp., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 11/30/20 @ 102.44)(9) | | (BB-, Ba3) | | 10/15/25 | | | 4.875 | | | | 7,410,279 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Par (000) | |
| | Ratings† (S&P/Moody's) | | Maturity | | Rate% | | Value | |
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | |
Pharmaceuticals (0.7%) | | | |
$ | 355 | | | Bausch Health Americas, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 04/01/22 @ 104.63)(9) | | (B, B3) | | 04/01/26 | | | 9.250 | | | $ | 391,849 | | |
| 32 | | | Bausch Health Cos., Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 11/30/20 @ 100.00)(9) | | (B, B3) | | 05/15/23 | | | 5.875 | | | | 31,945 | | |
| 2,000 | | | Bausch Health Cos., Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 02/15/24 @ 103.13)(9) | | (B, B3) | | 02/15/29 | | | 6.250 | | | | 2,064,000 | | |
| 10,204 | | | Owens & Minor, Inc., Global Senior Secured Notes (Callable 09/15/24 @ 100.00) | | (B+, B2) | | 12/15/24 | | | 4.375 | | | | 10,223,132 | | |
| | | 12,710,926 | | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts (0.2%) | | | |
| 4,634 | | | Starwood Property Trust, Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 08/01/23 @ 100.00)(9) | | (B+, Ba3) | | 11/01/23 | | | 5.500 | | | | 4,598,272 | | |
Recreation & Travel (0.3%) | | | |
| 1,296 | | | Six Flags Entertainment Corp., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 11/30/20 @ 102.44)(9) | | (CCC, B3) | | 07/31/24 | | | 4.875 | | | | 1,206,408 | | |
| 1,500 | | | Six Flags Entertainment Corp., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 04/15/22 @ 102.75)(9),(10) | | (CCC, B3) | | 04/15/27 | | | 5.500 | | | | 1,397,325 | | |
| 2,500 | | | Six Flags Theme Parks, Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 07/01/22 @ 103.50)(9) | | (B, Ba2) | | 07/01/25 | | | 7.000 | | | | 2,651,562 | | |
| | | 5,255,295 | | |
Software - Services (0.3%) | | | |
| 5,002 | | | Solera Finance, Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 11/30/20 @ 105.25)(9) | | (CCC+, Caa1) | | 03/01/24 | | | 10.500 | | | | 5,199,679 | | |
Specialty Retail (0.0%) | | | |
| 750 | | | Penske Automotive Group, Inc., Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 05/15/21 @ 102.75) | | (B+, Ba3) | | 05/15/26 | | | 5.500 | | | | 775,313 | | |
Support - Services (0.1%) | | | |
| 2,565 | | | Gems Education Delaware LLC, Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 07/31/22 @ 103.56)(9) | | (B, B3) | | 07/31/26 | | | 7.125 | | | | 2,542,556 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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October 31, 2020
Par (000) | |
| | Ratings† (S&P/Moody's) | | Maturity | | Rate% | | Value | |
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | |
Tech Hardware & Equipment (0.2%) | | | |
$ | 3,000 | | | CommScope Technologies LLC, Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 03/15/22 @ 102.50)(9) | | (CCC+, B3) | | 03/15/27 | | | 5.000 | | | $ | 2,805,060 | | |
| 1,850 | | | CommScope, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 03/01/22 @ 104.13)(9) | | (CCC+, B3) | | 03/01/27 | | | 8.250 | | | | 1,917,063 | | |
| | | 4,722,123 | | |
Telecom - Wireline Integrated & Services (0.4%) | | | |
| 4,000 | | | Altice Financing S.A., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 05/15/21 @ 103.75)(9) | | (B, B2) | | 05/15/26 | | | 7.500 | | | | 4,180,000 | | |
| 7,000 | | | GTT Communications, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 11/30/20 @ 105.91)(9) | | (CCC-, Caa2) | | 12/31/24 | | | 7.875 | | | | 3,526,250 | | |
| | | 7,706,250 | | |
Theaters & Entertainment (0.3%) | | | |
| 2,973 | | | AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., 10.00% Cash, 12.00% PIK, Rule 144A, Secured Notes (Callable 06/15/23 @ 106.00)(9),(11) | | (C, Ca) | | 06/15/26 | | | 12.000 | | | | 193,245 | | |
| 1,961 | | | Technicolor S.A., Tranche 1 Notes(5) | | (NR, NR) | | 06/30/24 | | | 12.000 | | | | 2,450,261 | | |
| 2,442 | | | Technicolor S.A., Tranche 2 Notes(5) | | (NR, NR) | | 06/30/24 | | | 12.000 | | | | 3,050,682 | | |
| | | 5,694,188 | | |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $136,611,841) | | | 122,059,323 | | |
ASSET BACKED SECURITIES (3.8%) | | | |
Collateralized Debt Obligations (3.8%) | | | |
| 2,100 | | | BlueMountain CLO Ltd., 2015-3A, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 5.400%(1),(9) | | (B, NR) | | 04/20/31 | | | 5.618 | | | | 1,586,828 | | |
| 4,235 | | | Capital Automotive LLC, 2017-1A, Rule 144A(3),(9) | | (A+, NR) | | 04/15/47 | | | 3.870 | | | | 4,251,746 | | |
| 2,557 | | | Capital Automotive LLC, 2017-1A, Rule 144A(3),(9) | | (A+, NR) | | 04/15/47 | | | 4.180 | | | | 2,565,934 | | |
| 750 | | | Carlyle Global Market Strategies CLO Ltd., 2014-3RA, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 5.400%(1),(9) | | (B+, NR) | | 07/27/31 | | | 5.617 | | | | 578,440 | | |
| 2,000 | | | Carlyle Global Market Strategies CLO Ltd., 2014-5A, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 3.150%(1),(9) | | (BBB-, NR) | | 07/15/31 | | | 3.387 | | | | 1,765,937 | | |
| 1,850 | | | Carlyle Global Market Strategies CLO Ltd., 2015-2A, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 6.150%(1),(2),(9) | | (NR, B3) | | 04/27/27 | | | 6.367 | | | | 1,350,123 | | |
| 2,000 | | | Carlyle U.S. CLO Ltd., 2017-2A, Rule 144A(2),(3),(9) | | (NR, NR) | | 07/20/31 | | | 0.000 | | | | 719,848 | | |
| 2,625 | | | CIFC Funding Ltd., 2014-1A, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 5.850%(1),(9) | | (B+, NR) | | 01/18/31 | | | 5.850 | | | | 2,231,089 | | |
| 4,000 | | | Crown Point CLO IV Ltd., 2018-4A, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 2.750%(1),(9) | | (NR, Baa3) | | 04/20/31 | | | 2.968 | | | | 3,557,563 | | |
| 3,500 | | | Elevation CLO Ltd., 2014-2A, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 3.200%(1),(9) | | (NR, Baa3) | | 10/15/29 | | | 3.437 | | | | 3,101,170 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Par (000) | |
| | Ratings† (S&P/Moody's) | | Maturity | | Rate% | | Value | |
ASSET BACKED SECURITIES (continued) | | | |
Collateralized Debt Obligations | | | |
$ | 5,000 | | | Galaxy XVIII CLO Ltd., 2018-28A, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 3.000%(1),(9) | | (BBB-, NR) | | 07/15/31 | | | 3.237 | | | $ | 4,496,386 | | |
| 2,250 | | | Greywolf CLO II Ltd., 2013-1A, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 6.350%(1),(9) | | (B+, NR) | | 10/15/29 | | | 6.587 | | | | 1,903,822 | | |
| 2,000 | | | Greywolf CLO III Ltd., 2020-3RA, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 6.920%(1),(9) | | (BB-, NR) | | 04/15/33 | | | 7.136 | | | | 1,781,044 | | |
| 6,500 | | | Greywolf CLO IV Ltd., 2019-1A, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 2.950%(1),(9) | | (A, NR) | | 04/17/30 | | | 3.168 | | | | 6,417,333 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Greywolf CLO IV Ltd., 2019-1A, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 3.950%(1),(9) | | (BBB-, NR) | | 04/17/30 | | | 4.168 | | | | 966,093 | | |
| 6,000 | | | Greywolf CLO V Ltd., 2015-1A, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 2.000%(1),(9) | | (A, NR) | | 01/27/31 | | | 2.000 | | | | 5,733,954 | | |
| 3,950 | | | Greywolf CLO V Ltd., 2015-1A, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 3.000%(1),(9) | | (BBB-, NR) | | 01/27/31 | | | 3.000 | | | | 3,561,856 | | |
| 3,250 | | | KKR Financial CLO Ltd., 2013-1A, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 6.080%(1),(9) | | (NR, Ba3) | | 04/15/29 | | | 6.317 | | | | 2,645,029 | | |
| 2,250 | | | Octagon Investment Partners 26 Ltd., 2016-1A, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 2.850%(1),(9) | | (BBB-, NR) | | 07/15/30 | | | 3.087 | | | | 2,011,600 | | |
| 3,500 | | | Shackleton CLO Ltd., 2014-6RA, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 2.970%(1),(9) | | (NR, Baa3) | | 07/17/28 | | | 3.188 | | | | 3,276,462 | | |
| 3,000 | | | Venture CLO Ltd., 2017-28AA, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 2.400%(1),(9) | | (NR, A2) | | 10/20/29 | | | 2.618 | | | | 2,842,692 | | |
| 1,250 | | | Venture CLO Ltd., 2018-31A, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 2.820%(1),(9) | | (NR, Baa3) | | 04/20/31 | | | 3.038 | | | | 1,046,811 | | |
| 3,000 | | | Venture CLO Ltd., 2018-35A, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 3.500%(1),(9) | | (NR, Ba1) | | 10/22/31 | | | 3.716 | | | | 2,576,081 | | |
| 3,000 | | | Venture XIII CLO Ltd., 2013-13A, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 3.300%(1),(9) | | (NR, Baa2) | | 09/10/29 | | | 3.300 | | | | 2,640,099 | | |
| 2,150 | | | Vibrant CLO V Ltd., 2016-5A, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 7.000%(1),(9) | | (NR, B1) | | 01/20/29 | | | 7.218 | | | | 1,502,945 | | |
| 1,500 | | | Vibrant CLO VI Ltd., 2017-6A, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 5.750%(1),(9) | | (NR, B1) | | 06/20/29 | | | 5.977 | | | | 1,113,223 | | |
| 3,000 | | | Voya CLO Ltd., 2014-4A, Rule 144A, LIBOR 3M + 3.350%(1),(9) | | (BBB-, NR) | | 07/14/31 | | | 3.579 | | | | 2,612,821 | | |
| 3,000 | | | Voya CLO Ltd., 2017-1A, Rule 144A(1),(2),(9),(13) | | (NR, NR) | | 04/17/30 | | | 0.000 | | | | 1,041,738 | | |
| 1,459 | | | Wendy's Funding LLC, 2018-1A, Rule 144A(9) | | (BBB, NR) | | 03/15/48 | | | 3.573 | | | | 1,502,312 | | |
TOTAL ASSET BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $81,921,429) | | | 71,380,979 | | |
Number of Shares | | | | | | | | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS (0.6%) | | | |
Auto Parts & Equipment (0.1%) | | | |
| 151,253 | | | Jason Group, Inc.(4),(12),(14) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 756,265 | | |
| 134,659 | | | Remainco LLC(4),(12),(14) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,322,351 | | |
| | | 2,078,616 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Number of Shares | |
| | | | | | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | |
Building & Construction (0.0%) | | | |
| 6 | | | White Forest Resources, Inc.(2),(4),(12),(14) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | — | | |
Chemicals (0.1%) | | | |
| 9,785 | | | Huntsman Corp.(2),(14) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 237,678 | | |
| 31,756 | | | Project Investor Holdings LLC(2),(4),(12),(14) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 317 | | |
| 529,264 | | | Proppants Holdings LLC(2),(4),(12),(14) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 576,898 | | |
| | | 814,893 | | |
Energy - Exploration & Production (0.0%) | | | |
| 872,375 | | | PES Energy, Inc.(2),(14) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 8,724 | | |
Machinery (0.0%) | | | |
| 3,585,446 | | | Doncasters U.S. Finance LLC(4),(8),(12),(14) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | — | | |
Oil Field Equipment & Services (0.0%) | | | |
| 12,409 | | | Pioneer Energy Services Corp.(4),(12),(14) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 9,307 | | |
Pharmaceuticals (0.1%) | | | |
| 156,133 | | | Akorn Holding Company LLC | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,717,463 | | |
Private Placement (0.2%) | | | |
| 210,737 | | | Technicolor S.A. warrants, expires 12/11/20(15) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 299,015 | | |
| 2,513,162 | | | Technicolor S.A. EUR 27.0(15) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,595,210 | | |
| | | 3,894,225 | | |
Software - Services (0.1%) | | | |
| 12,594 | | | SkillSoft Corp. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,140,980 | | |
Support - Services (0.0%) | | | |
| 779 | | | Sprint Industrial Holdings LLC, Class G(2),(4),(12),(14) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | — | | |
| 71 | | | Sprint Industrial Holdings LLC, Class H(2),(4),(12),(14) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | — | | |
| 172 | | | Sprint Industrial Holdings LLC, Class I(2),(4),(12),(14) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2 | | |
| | | 2 | | |
Theaters & Entertainment (0.0%) | | | |
| 45 | | | NEG Holdings LLC, Litigation Trust Units(2),(4),(12),(14) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | — | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $24,954,526) | | | 10,664,210 | | |
WARRANT (0.0%) | | | |
Chemicals (0.0%) | | | |
| 132,316 | | | Project Investor Holdings LLC, expires 02/20/2022(2),(4),(12),(14) (Cost $68,805) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | — | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (0.2%) | | | |
| 4,631,212 | | | State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio 0.09%(16) (Cost $4,631,212) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,631,212 | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS AT VALUE (95.1%) (Cost $1,977,744,010) | | | 1,811,163,728 | | |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES (4.9%) | | | 93,971,141 | | |
NET ASSETS (100.0%) | | $ | 1,905,134,869 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse Floating Rate High Income Fund
Schedule of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2020
† Credit ratings given by the S&P Global Ratings Division of S&P Global Inc. ("S&P") and Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's") are unaudited.
(1) Variable rate obligation — The interest rate shown is the rate in effect as of October 31, 2020.
(2) Illiquid security (unaudited).
(3) The rates on certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their description above. The interest rate shown is the rate in effect as of October 31, 2020.
(4) Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs.
(5) This security is denominated in Euro.
(6) All or a portion is an unfunded loan commitment (See note 2-I).
(7) Bond is currently in default.
(8) This security is denominated in British Pound.
(9) Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2020, these securities amounted to a value of $176,178,433 or 9.2% of net assets.
(10) Security or portion thereof is out on loan (See note 2-J).
(11) PIK: Payment-in-kind security for which part of the income earned may be paid as additional principal.
(12) Not readily marketable security; security is valued at fair value as determined in good faith by, or under the direction of, the Board of Trustees.
(13) Zero coupon security.
(14) Non-income producing security.
(15) Security is held through holdings of 100 shares of the CIG Special Purpose SPC — Credit Suisse Floating Rate High Income Fund Segregated Portfolio, an affiliated entity.
(16) Represents security purchased with cash collateral received for securities on loan. The rate shown is the annualized one-day yield at October 31, 2020.
INVESTMENT ABBREVIATIONS
1M = 1 Month
2M = 2 Month
3M = 3 Month
6M = 6 Month
12M = 12 Month
EURIBOR = Euro Interbank Offered Rate
LIBOR = London Interbank Offered Rate
NR = Not Rated
Sarl - société à responsabilité limitée
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse Floating Rate High Income Fund
Schedule of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2020
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts
Forward Currency to be Purchased (Local) | | Forward Currency to be Sold (Local) | | Expiration Date | | Counterparty | | Value on Settlement Date | | Current Value/ Notional | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
USD | 123,658,204 | | | EUR | 104,363,924 | | | 10/13/21 | | Morgan Stanley | | $ | (123,658,204 | ) | | $ | (122,548,729 | ) | | $ | 1,109,475 | | |
USD | 1,202,907 | | | EUR | 1,018,063 | | | 10/13/21 | | Deutsche Bank AG | | | (1,202,907 | ) | | | (1,195,454 | ) | | | 7,453 | | |
USD | 28,349,412 | | | GBP | 21,912,962 | | | 10/13/21 | | Deutsche Bank AG | | | (28,349,412 | ) | | | (28,389,360 | ) | | | (39,948 | ) | |
| | $ | 1,076,980 | | |
Currency Abbreviations:
EUR = Euro
GBP = British Pound
USD = United States Dollar
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse Floating Rate High Income Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
October 31, 2020
Assets | |
Investments at value, including collateral for securities on loan of $4,631,212 (Cost $1,977,744,010) (Note 2) | | $ | 1,811,163,7281 | | |
Cash | | | 120,994,602 | | |
Foreign currency at value (Cost $877,572) | | | 868,979 | | |
Receivable for investments sold | | | 40,640,894 | | |
Interest receivable | | | 10,122,773 | | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 1,735,487 | | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts (Note 2) | | | 1,116,928 | | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 109,577 | | |
Total assets | | | 1,986,752,968 | | |
Liabilities | |
Investment advisory fee payable (Note 3) | | | 1,033,390 | | |
Administrative services fee payable (Note 3) | | | 170,633 | | |
Shareholder servicing/Distribution fee payable (Note 3) | | | 81,713 | | |
Payable for investments purchased | | | 71,370,513 | | |
Payable upon return of securities loaned (Note 2) | | | 4,631,212 | | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | 2,124,135 | | |
Dividend payable | | | 1,140,782 | | |
Unfunded loan commitments (Note 2) | | | 227,273 | | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts (Note 2) | | | 39,948 | | |
Trustees' fee payable | | | 20,523 | | |
Accrued expenses | | | 777,977 | | |
Total liabilities | | | 81,618,099 | | |
Net Assets | |
Capital stock, $.001 par value (Note 6) | | | 301,841 | | |
Paid-in capital (Note 6) | | | 2,163,284,729 | | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | (258,451,701 | ) | |
Net assets | | $ | 1,905,134,869 | | |
I Shares | |
Net assets | | $ | 1,699,373,422 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 269,417,589 | | |
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share | | $ | 6.31 | | |
A Shares | |
Net assets | | $ | 146,802,854 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 23,153,254 | | |
Net asset value and redemption price per share | | $ | 6.34 | | |
Maximum offering price per share (net asset value/(1-4.75%)) | | $ | 6.66 | | |
C Shares | |
Net assets | | $ | 58,958,593 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 9,269,776 | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 6.36 | | |
1 Includes $4,547,767 of securities on loan.
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse Floating Rate High Income Fund
Statement of Operations
For the Year Ended October 31, 2020
Investment Income | |
Interest | | $ | 107,620,178 | | |
Dividends | | | 90,316 | | |
Other | | | 132,993 | | |
Securities lending (net of rebates) | | | 46,151 | | |
Total investment income | | | 107,889,638 | | |
Expenses | |
Investment advisory fees (Note 3) | | | 11,780,271 | | |
Administrative services fees (Note 3) | | | 316,186 | | |
Shareholder servicing/Distribution fees (Note 3) | |
Class A | | | 405,565 | | |
Class C | | | 713,152 | | |
Transfer agent fees (Note 3) | | | 1,924,168 | | |
Commitment fees (Note 4) | | | 711,543 | | |
Custodian fees | | | 364,322 | | |
Registration fees | | | 105,190 | | |
Insurance expense | | | 94,260 | | |
Trustees' fees | | | 64,798 | | |
Audit and tax fees | | | 60,719 | | |
Printing fees | | | 55,153 | | |
Legal fees | | | 25,095 | | |
Miscellaneous expense | | | 45,350 | | |
Total expenses | | | 16,665,772 | | |
Less: fees waived (Note 3) | | | (1,807,750 | ) | |
Net expenses | | | 14,858,022 | | |
Net investment income | | | 93,031,616 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) from Investments, Foreign Currency and Forward Foreign Currency Contracts | |
Net realized loss from investments | | | (60,356,791 | ) | |
Net realized gain from foreign currency transactions | | | 324,573 | | |
Net realized loss from forward foreign currency contracts | | | (6,472,171 | ) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments | | | (36,008,681 | ) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from foreign currency translations | | | (115,194 | ) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from forward foreign currency contracts | | | 4,746,605 | | |
Net realized and unrealized loss from investments, foreign currency and forward foreign currency contracts | | | (97,881,659 | ) | |
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | (4,850,043 | ) | |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse Floating Rate High Income Fund
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | For the Year Ended October 31, 2020 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2019 | |
From Operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 93,031,616 | | | $ | 151,749,581 | | |
Net realized loss from investments, foreign currency transactions and forward foreign currency contracts | | | (66,504,389 | ) | | | (17,354,588 | ) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments, foreign currency translations and forward foreign currency contracts | | | (31,377,270 | ) | | | (108,844,997 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (4,850,043 | ) | | | 25,549,996 | | |
From Distributions | |
From distributable earnings | |
Class I | | | (82,928,381 | ) | | | (136,066,401 | ) | |
Class A | | | (7,380,308 | ) | | | (11,431,407 | ) | |
Class C | | | (2,732,307 | ) | | | (4,317,758 | ) | |
Net decrease in net assets resulting from distributions | | | (93,040,996 | ) | | | (151,815,566 | ) | |
From Capital Share Transactions (Note 6) | |
Proceeds from sale of shares | | | 719,070,271 | | | | 829,774,372 | | |
Reinvestment of dividends | | | 78,676,976 | | | | 129,983,502 | | |
Net asset value of shares redeemed | | | (1,281,035,675 | ) | | | (2,458,533,098 | ) | |
Net decrease in net assets from capital share transactions | | | (483,288,428 | ) | | | (1,498,775,224 | ) | |
Net decrease in net assets | | | (581,179,467 | ) | | | (1,625,040,794 | ) | |
Net Assets | |
Beginning of year | | | 2,486,314,336 | | | | 4,111,355,130 | | |
End of year | | $ | 1,905,134,869 | | | $ | 2,486,314,336 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse Floating Rate High Income Fund
Financial Highlights
(For a Class I Share of the Fund Outstanding Throughout Each Year)
| | For the Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 6.56 | | | $ | 6.811 | | | $ | 6.87 | | | $ | 6.77 | | | $ | 6.72 | | |
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS | |
Net investment income2 | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.32 | | |
Net gain (loss) from investments, foreign currency transactions and forward foreign currency contracts (both realized and unrealized) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.05 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.37 | | |
LESS DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | |
Return of capital | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 6.31 | | | $ | 6.56 | | | $ | 6.811 | | | $ | 6.87 | | | $ | 6.77 | | |
Total return3 | | | 0.92 | % | | | 1.47 | % | | | 3.45 | % | | | 5.75 | % | | | 5.79 | % | |
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA | |
Net assets, end of year (000s omitted) | | $ | 1,699,373 | | | $ | 2,199,606 | | | $ | 3,704,519 | | | $ | 3,236,360 | | | $ | 2,438,027 | | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | | 0.70 | % | | | 0.70 | % | | | 0.70 | % | | | 0.70 | % | | | 0.70 | % | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 4.80 | % | | | 5.18 | % | | | 4.29 | % | | | 4.12 | % | | | 4.87 | % | |
Decrease reflected in above operating expense ratios due to waivers/reimbursements | | | 0.09 | % | | | 0.08 | % | | | 0.06 | % | | | 0.07 | % | | | 0.11 | % | |
Portfolio turnover rate4 | | | 30 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 45 | % | | | 64 | % | | | 48 | % | |
1 Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset values for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions.
2 Per share information is calculated using the average shares outstanding method.
3 Total returns are historical and include change in share price, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and no sales charge. Had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown, total returns would have been lower.
4 Portfolio turnover is calculated by dividing the lesser of total purchases or sales of portfolio securities for the reporting period by the monthly average of portfolio securities owned during the reporting period. Excluded from both the numerator and denominator are amounts relating to derivatives and securities whose maturities or expiration dates at the time of acquisition were one year or less.
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse Floating Rate High Income Fund
Financial Highlights
(For a Class A Share of the Fund Outstanding Throughout Each Year)
| | For the Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 6.59 | | | $ | 6.841 | | | $ | 6.90 | | | $ | 6.80 | | | $ | 6.75 | | |
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS | |
Net investment income2 | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.31 | | |
Net gain (loss) from investments, foreign currency transactions and forward foreign currency contracts (both realized and unrealized) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.05 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.36 | | |
LESS DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | |
Return of capital | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 6.34 | | | $ | 6.59 | | | $ | 6.841 | | | $ | 6.90 | | | $ | 6.80 | | |
Total return3 | | | 0.70 | % | | | 1.23 | % | | | 3.20 | % | | | 5.48 | % | | | 5.52 | % | |
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA | |
Net assets, end of year (000s omitted) | | $ | 146,803 | | | $ | 199,328 | | | $ | 289,959 | | | $ | 284,456 | | | $ | 227,399 | | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.95 | % | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 4.54 | % | | | 4.93 | % | | | 4.03 | % | | | 3.87 | % | | | 4.63 | % | |
Decrease reflected in above operating expense ratios due to waivers/reimbursements | | | 0.09 | % | | | 0.08 | % | | | 0.06 | % | | | 0.07 | % | | | 0.11 | % | |
Portfolio turnover rate4 | | | 30 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 45 | % | | | 64 | % | | | 48 | % | |
1 Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset values for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions.
2 Per share information is calculated using the average shares outstanding method.
3 Total returns are historical and include change in share price, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and no sales charge. Had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown, total returns would have been lower.
4 Portfolio turnover is calculated by dividing the lesser of total purchases or sales of portfolio securities for the reporting period by the monthly average of portfolio securities owned during the reporting period. Excluded from both the numerator and denominator are amounts relating to derivatives and securities whose maturities or expiration dates at the time of acquisition were one year or less.
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse Floating Rate High Income Fund
Financial Highlights
(For a Class C Share of the Fund Outstanding Throughout Each Year)
| | For the Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 6.61 | | | $ | 6.871 | | | $ | 6.92 | | | $ | 6.82 | | | $ | 6.77 | | |
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS | |
Net investment income2 | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.26 | | |
Net gain (loss) from investments, foreign currency transactions and forward foreign currency contracts (both realized and unrealized) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.05 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.31 | | |
LESS DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | |
Return of capital | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 6.36 | | | $ | 6.61 | | | $ | 6.871 | | | $ | 6.92 | | | $ | 6.82 | | |
Total return3 | | | (0.05 | )% | | | 0.34 | % | | | 2.58 | % | | | 4.69 | % | | | 4.73 | % | |
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA | |
Net assets, end of year (000s omitted) | | $ | 58,959 | | | $ | 87,380 | | | $ | 116,877 | | | $ | 118,654 | | | $ | 114,343 | | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.70 | % | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 3.83 | % | | | 4.19 | % | | | 3.28 | % | | | 3.13 | % | | | 3.89 | % | |
Decrease reflected in above operating expense ratios due to waivers/reimbursements | | | 0.09 | % | | | 0.08 | % | | | 0.06 | % | | | 0.07 | % | | | 0.11 | % | |
Portfolio turnover rate4 | | | 30 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 45 | % | | | 64 | % | | | 48 | % | |
1 Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset values for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions.
2 Per share information is calculated using the average shares outstanding method.
3 Total returns are historical and include change in share price, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and no sales charge. Had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown, total returns would have been lower.
4 Portfolio turnover is calculated by dividing the lesser of total purchases or sales of portfolio securities for the reporting period by the monthly average of portfolio securities owned during the reporting period. Excluded from both the numerator and denominator are amounts relating to derivatives and securities whose maturities or expiration dates at the time of acquisition were one year or less.
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse Floating Rate High Income Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
October 31, 2020
Credit Suisse Floating Rate High Income Fund (the "Fund"), a series of Credit Suisse Opportunity Funds (the "Trust"), a Delaware statutory trust, is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), as a diversified open-end management investment company that seeks to provide a high level of current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The Trust was organized under the laws of the State of Delaware as a business trust on May 31, 1995.
The Fund offers three classes of shares: Class I shares, Class A shares and Class C shares. Each class of shares represents an equal pro rata interest in the Fund, except the share classes bear different expenses. Class A shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge of up to 4.75%. Class C shares are sold subject to a CDSC of 1.00% if the shares are redeemed within the first year of purchase. Class I shares are sold without a sales charge. Effective February 20, 2020, Class C shares, upon the ten year anniversary of purchase will convert to Class A shares.
Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The policies are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP"). The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Fund is considered an investment company for financial reporting purposes under GAAP and follows the accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standard Codification ("ASC") Topic 946 — Financial Services — Investment Companies.
A) SECURITY VALUATION — The Board of Trustees (the "Board") is responsible for the Fund's valuation process. The Board has delegated the supervision of the daily valuation process to Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC, the Fund's investment adviser ("Credit Suisse" or the "Adviser"), who has established a Pricing Committee which, pursuant to the policies adopted by the Board, is responsible for making fair valuation determinations and overseeing the Fund's pricing policies. The net asset value of the Fund is determined daily as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. (the "Exchange") on each day the Exchange is open for business. The valuations for fixed income securities (which may include, but are not
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Credit Suisse Floating Rate High Income Fund
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2020
Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
limited to, corporate, government, municipal, mortgage-backed, collateralized mortgage obligations and asset-backed securities) and certain derivative instruments are typically the prices supplied by independent third party pricing services, which may use market prices or broker/dealer quotations or a variety of valuation techniques and methodologies. The independent third party pricing services use inputs that are observable such as issuer details, interest rates, yield curves, prepayment speeds, credit risks/spreads, default rates and quoted prices for similar securities. These pricing services generally price fixed income securities assuming orderly transactions of an institutional "round lot" size, but some trades occur in smaller "odd lot" sizes which may be effected at lower prices than institutional round lot trades. Structured note agreements are valued in accordance with a dealer-supplied valuation based on changes in the value of the underlying index. Futures contracts are valued daily at the settlement price established by the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded. Forward contracts are valued at the London closing spot rates and the London closing forward point rates on a daily basis. The currency forward contract pricing model derives the differential in point rates to the expiration date of the forward and calculates its present value. Equity securities for which market quotations are available are valued at the last reported sales price or official closing price on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. The Fund may utilize a service provided by an independent third party which has been approved by the Board to fair value certain securities. When fair value pricing is employed, the prices of securities used by the Fund to calculate its net asset value may differ from quoted or published prices for the same securities. If independent third party pricing services are unable to supply prices for a portfolio investment, or if the prices supplied are deemed by the investment adviser to be unreliable, the market price may be determined by the investment adviser using quotations from one or more brokers/dealers or at the transaction price if the security has recently been purchased and no value has yet been obtained from a pricing service or pricing broker. When reliable prices are not readily available, such as when the value of a security has been significantly affected by events after the close of the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded, but before the Fund calculates its net asset value, these securities will be fair valued in good faith by the Pricing Committee, in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board.
The Fund uses valuation techniques to measure fair value that are consistent with the market approach and/or income approach, depending on the type of security and the particular circumstance. The market approach uses prices and
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other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable securities. The income approach uses valuation techniques to discount estimated future cash flows to present value.
GAAP established a disclosure hierarchy that categorizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to value assets and liabilities at each measurement date. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
• Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
• Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
• Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)
The inputs or methodologies used to value securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2020 in valuing the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value:
Assets | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Total | |
Investments in Securities | |
Bank Loans | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,418,945,475 | | | $ | 183,482,529 | | | $ | 1,602,428,004 | | |
Corporate Bonds | | | — | | | | 120,829,652 | | | | 1,229,671 | | | | 122,059,323 | | |
Asset Backed Securities | | | — | | | | 71,380,979 | | | | — | | | | 71,380,979 | | |
Common Stocks | | | 7,990,346 | | | | 8,724 | | | | 2,665,140 | | | | 10,664,210 | | |
Warrants | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0 | (1) | | | 0 | (1) | |
Short-term Investments | | | — | | | | 4,631,212 | | | | — | | | | 4,631,212 | | |
| | $ | 7,990,346 | | | $ | 1,615,796,042 | | | $ | 187,377,340 | | | $ | 1,811,163,728 | | |
Other Financial Instruments* | |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,116,928 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,116,928 | | |
Liabilities | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Total | |
Other Financial Instruments* | |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | 39,948 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 39,948 | | |
* Other financial instruments include unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency contracts.
(1) Includes zero valued securities.
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The following is a reconciliation of investments as of October 31, 2020 for which significant unobservable inputs were used in determining fair value. All transfers, if any, are assumed to occur at the end of the reporting period.
| | Bank Loans | | Corporate Bonds | | Common Stocks | | Warrants | | Total | |
Balance as of October 31, 2019 | | $ | 207,914,608 | | | $ | 0 | (1) | | $ | 7,879,856 | | | $ | 0 | (1) | | $ | 215,794,464 | | |
Accrued discounts (premiums) | | | 401,402 | | | | 20,747 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 422,149 | | |
Purchases | | | 78,843,185 | | | | 8,296,714 | | | | 8,815,527 | | | | — | | | | 95,955,426 | | |
Sales | | | (67,783,949 | ) | | | (5,515,023 | ) | | | (6,629,317 | ) | | | — | | | | (79,928,289 | ) | |
Realized gain (loss) | | | (8,575,983 | ) | | | (1,081,480 | ) | | | (3,849,375 | ) | | | — | | | | (13,506,838 | ) | |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (556,526 | ) | | | (491,287 | ) | | | (3,551,551 | ) | | | — | | | | (4,599,364 | ) | |
Transfers into Level 3 | | | 59,180,858 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 59,180,858 | | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | | (85,941,066 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (85,941,066 | ) | |
Balance as of October 31, 2020 | | $ | 183,482,529 | | | $ | 1,229,671 | | | $ | 2,665,140 | | | $ | 0 | (1) | | $ | 187,377,340 | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments still held as of October 31,2020 | | $ | (4,706,200 | ) | | $ | (491,287 | ) | | $ | (6,582,588 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (11,780,075 | ) | |
(1) Includes zero valued securities
| | Quantitative Disclosure About Significant Unobservable Inputs | |
Asset Class | | Fair Value At 10/31/2020 | | Valuation Technique | | Unobservable Input | | Range (Weighted Average)* | |
Bank Loans | | $ | 183,482,529 | | | Vendor pricing | | Single Broker Quote | | $0.09 – $1.16 ($0.95) | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 1,322,353
| | | Income Approach
| | Expected Remaining Distribution | | $0.01 – $9.82 ($9.82) | |
| | $ | 586,522 | | | Market Approach | | EBITDA Multiples | | 3.1 – 6.2 (6.2) | |
| | $ | 756,265 | | | Vendor pricing | | Single Broker Quote | | $5.00 (N/A) | |
Corporate Bonds | | $ | 762,481
| | | Income Approach
| | Expected Remaining Distribution | | $0.91 (N/A) | |
| | $ | 467,190 | | | Market Approach | | EBITDA Multiples | | 5.7 (N/A) | |
Warrants | | $ | 0 | | | Market Approach | | EBITDA Multiples | | 6.2 (N/A) | |
* Weighted by relative fair value
Each fair value determination is based on a consideration of relevant factors, including both observable and unobservable inputs. Observable and unobservable inputs that Credit Suisse considers may include (i) the existence of any contractual restrictions on the disposition of securities; (ii) information obtained from the company, which may include an analysis of the company's financial statements, the company's products or intended markets or the company's technologies; (iii) the price of the same or similar security negotiated at arm's length in an issuer's completed subsequent round of financing; (iv) the price and extent of public trading in similar securities of the issuer or of comparable companies; or (v) a probability and time value adjusted analysis of contractual term. Where available and appropriate, multiple valuation methodologies are applied to confirm fair value. To the extent that valuation
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Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, determining fair value requires more judgment. Because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation, those estimated values may be materially higher or lower than the values that would have been used had a ready market for the investments existed. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised by the Fund in determining fair value is greatest for investments categorized in Level 3. In some circumstances, the inputs used to measure fair value might be categorized within different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In those instances, the fair value measurement is categorized in its entirety in the fair value hierarchy based on the least observable input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Additionally, changes in the market environment and other events that may occur over the life of the investments may cause the gains or losses ultimately realized on these investments to be different from the valuations used at the date of these financial statements.
For the year ended October 31, 2020, $59,180,858 was transferred from Level 2 to Level 3 due to a lack of pricing source supported by observable inputs and $85,941,066 was transferred from Level 3 to Level 2 as a result of the availability of a pricing source supported by observable inputs. All transfers, if any, are assumed to occur at the end of the reporting period.
B) DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES — The Fund adopted amendments to authoritative guidance on disclosures about derivative instruments and hedging activities which require that a fund disclose (a) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, (b) how derivative instruments and hedging activities are accounted for and (c) how derivative instruments and related hedging activities affect a fund's financial position, financial performance and cash flows. For the year ended October 31, 2020, the Fund's derivatives did not qualify for hedge accounting as they are held at fair value.
The following table presents the fair value and the location of derivatives within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities at October 31, 2020 and the effect of these derivatives on the Statement of Operations for the year ended October 31, 2020.
Primary Underlying Risk | | Derivative Assets | | Derivative Liabilities | | Realized Gain (Loss) | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Foreign currency exchange rate Forward contracts | | $ | 1,116,928 | | | $ | 39,948 | | | $ | (6,472,171 | ) | | $ | 4,746,605 | | |
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For the year ended October 31, 2020, the Fund held an average monthly value on a net basis of $211,601,916 in forward foreign currency contracts.
The Fund is a party to International Swap and Derivatives Association, Inc. ("ISDA") Master Agreements ("Master Agreements") with certain counterparties that govern over-the-counter derivative (including Total Return, Credit Default and Interest Rate Swaps) and foreign exchange contracts entered into by the Fund. The Master Agreements may contain provisions regarding, among other things, the parties' general obligations, representations, agreements, collateral requirements, events of default and early termination. Termination events applicable to the Fund may occur upon a decline in the Fund's net assets below a specified threshold over a certain period of time.
The following table presents by counterparty the Fund's derivative assets, net of related collateral held by the Fund, at October 31, 2020:
Counterparty | | Gross Amount of Derivative Assets Presented in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities(a) | | Financial Instruments and Derivatives Available for Offset | | Non-Cash Collateral Received | | Cash Collateral Received(b) | | Net Amount of Derivative Assets | |
Deutsche Bank | | $ | 7,453 | | | $ | (7,453 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | |
Morgan Stanley | | | 1,109,475 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,109,475 | | |
| | $ | 1,116,928 | | | $ | (7,453 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,109,475 | | |
The following table presents by counterparty the Fund's derivative liabilities, net of related collateral pledged by the Fund, at October 31, 2020:
Counterparty | | Gross Amount of Derivative Liabilities Presented in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities(a) | | Financial Instruments and Derivatives Available for Offset | | Non-Cash Collateral Pledged | | Cash Collateral Pledged(b) | | Net Amount of Derivative Liabilities | |
Deutsche Bank | | $ | 39,948 | | | $ | (7,453 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 32,495 | | |
(a) Forward foreign currency contracts are included.
(b) The actual collateral pledged may be more than the amounts shown.
C) FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS — The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are recorded at the current prevailing exchange rates. All assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies, including purchases and sales of investments, and income and expenses are translated into US dollar amounts on the date of those transactions.
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October 31, 2020
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Reported net realized gain (loss) from foreign currency transactions arises from sales of foreign currencies; currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions; and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund's books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net change in unrealized gains and losses on translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies arises from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments at the end of the period, resulting from changes in exchange rates.
The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from fluctuations in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of investments held. Such fluctuations are included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Statement of Operations.
D) SECURITY TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT INCOME/EXPENSE — Security transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Interest income/expense is recorded on the accrual basis. The Fund amortizes premiums and accretes discounts using the effective interest method. Dividend income/expense is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain expenses are class-specific expenses, vary by class and are charged only to that class. Income, expenses (excluding class-specific expenses) and realized/unrealized gains/losses are allocated proportionately to each class of shares based upon the relative net asset value of the outstanding shares of that class. The cost of investments sold is determined by use of the specific identification method for both financial reporting and income tax purposes. To the extent any issuer defaults or a credit event occurs that impacts the issuer, the Fund may halt any additional interest income accruals and consider the realizability of interest accrued up to the date of default or credit event.
E) DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. Distributions of net realized capital gains, if any, are declared and paid at least annually. However, to the extent that a net realized capital gain can be reduced by a capital loss carryforward, such gain will not be distributed. Dividends and distributions to shareholders of the Fund are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
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October 31, 2020
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F) FEDERAL AND OTHER TAXES — No provision is made for federal taxes as it is the Fund's intention to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company ("RIC") under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), and to make the requisite distributions to its shareholders, which will be sufficient to relieve it from federal income and excise taxes.
In order to qualify as a RIC under the Code, the Fund must meet certain requirements regarding the source of its income, the diversification of its assets and the distribution of its income. One of these requirements is that the Fund derive at least 90% of its gross income for each taxable year from dividends, interest, payments with respect to certain securities loans, gains from the sale or other disposition of stock, securities or foreign currencies, other income derived with respect to its business of investing in such stock, securities or currencies or net income derived from interests in certain publicly-traded partnerships ("Qualifying Income").
The Fund adopted the authoritative guidance for uncertainty in income taxes and recognizes a tax benefit or liability from an uncertain position only if it is more likely than not that the position is sustainable based solely on its technical merits and consideration of the relevant taxing authority's widely understood administrative practices and procedures. The Fund has reviewed its current tax positions and has determined that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund's financial statements. The Fund's federal and state income and federal excise tax returns for tax years for which the applicable statutes of limitations have not expired are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state departments of revenue.
G) CASH — The Fund's uninvested cash balance is held in an interest bearing variable rate demand deposit account at State Street Bank and Trust Company ("SSB"), the Fund's custodian.
H) FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS — A forward foreign currency exchange contract ("forward currency contract") is a commitment to purchase or sell a foreign currency at the settlement date at a negotiated rate. The Fund will enter into forward currency contracts primarily for hedging foreign currency risk. Forward currency contracts are valued at the prevailing forward exchange rate of the underlying currencies and unrealized gain/loss is recorded daily. On the settlement date of the forward currency contract, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value of the contract at the time it was closed. Certain risks may arise upon entering into forward currency
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contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts. The maximum counterparty credit risk to the Fund is measured by the unrealized gain on appreciated contracts. Additionally, when utilizing forward currency contracts to hedge, the Fund forgoes the opportunity to profit from favorable exchange rate movements during the term of the contract. The Fund's open forward currency contracts at October 31, 2020 are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments.
I) UNFUNDED LOAN COMMITMENTS — The Fund enters into certain agreements, all or a portion of which may be unfunded. The Fund is obligated to fund these loan commitments at the borrowers' discretion. Funded and unfunded portions of credit agreements are presented in the Schedule of Investments. As of October 31, 2020, unfunded commitments were as follows:
Borrower | | Maturity | | Rate | | Unfunded Commitment | |
Southern Veterinary Partners, LLC | | 10/01/27 | | | 0.500 | | | $ | 227,273 | | |
Unfunded loan commitments and funded portions of credit agreements are marked to market daily and any unrealized appreciation or depreciation is included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and the Statement of Operations.
J) SECURITIES LENDING — The initial collateral received by the Fund is required to have a value of at least 102% of the market value of domestic securities on loan (including any accrued interest thereon) and 105% of the market value of foreign securities on loan (including any accrued interest thereon). The collateral is maintained thereafter at a value equal to at least 102% of the current market value of the securities on loan. The market value of loaned securities is determined at the close of each business day of the Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund, or excess collateral returned by the Fund, on the next business day. Cash collateral received by the Fund in connection with securities lending activity may be pooled together with cash collateral for other funds/portfolios advised by Credit Suisse and may be invested in a variety of investments, including funds advised by SSB, the Fund's securities lending agent, or money market instruments. However, in the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings. The remaining maturities of the securities lending transactions are considered overnight and continuous. Loans are subject to termination by the Fund or the borrower at any time.
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October 31, 2020
Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
SSB has been engaged by the Fund to act as the Fund's securities lending agent. As of October 31, 2020, the Fund had outstanding loans of securities to certain approved brokers for which the Fund received collateral:
| | Market Value of Loaned Securities | | Market Value of Cash Collateral | | Total Collateral | |
| | | | $ | 4,547,767 | | | $ | 4,631,212 | | | $ | 4,631,212 | | |
The following table presents financial instruments that are subject to enforceable netting arrangements as of October 31, 2020.
| | Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
| | Gross Asset Amounts Presented in Statement of Assets and Liabilities(a) | | Collateral Received(b) | | Net Amount (not less than $0) | |
| | | | $ | 4,547,767 | | | $ | (4,547,767 | ) | | $ | — | | |
(a) Represents market value of loaned securities at year end.
(b) The actual collateral received is greater than the amount shown here due to collateral requirements of the security lending agreement.
The Fund's securities lending arrangement provides that the Fund and SSB will share the net income earned from securities lending activities. Securities lending income is accrued as earned. During the year ended October 31, 2020, total earnings from the Fund's investment in cash collateral received in connection with securities lending arrangements was $117,809, of which $56,282 was rebated to borrowers (brokers). The Fund retained $46,151 in income from the cash collateral investment, and SSB, as lending agent, was paid $15,376.
K) OTHER — The high yield, fixed income securities in which the Fund invests will primarily consist of senior secured floating rate loans ("Senior Loans") issued by non-investment grade companies. Senior Loans are typically secured by specific collateral of the issuer and hold the most senior position in the issuer's capital structure. The interest rate on Senior Loans is periodically adjusted to a recognized base rate, typically the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR"). While these characteristics may reduce interest rate risk and mitigate losses in the event of borrower default, the Senior Loans in which the Fund invests have below investment grade credit ratings and thereby are considered speculative because of the significant credit risk of their issuers.
In July 2017, the Financial Conduct Authority, the United Kingdom's financial regulatory body, announced a desire to phase out the use of LIBOR by the end of 2021.
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October 31, 2020
Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Although financial regulators and industry working groups have suggested alternative reference rates, such as European Interbank Offer Rate ("EURIBOR"), Sterling Overnight Interbank Average Rate ("SONIA") and Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR"), global consensus on alternative rates is lacking and the process for amending existing contracts or instruments to transition away from LIBOR remains uncertain. There also remains uncertainty and risk regarding the willingness and ability of issuers to include fallback provisions and/or other measures that contemplate the discontinuation of LIBOR in new and existing contracts or instruments. In addition, there are obstacles to converting certain longer-term securities and transactions to a new reference rate or rates and the effectiveness of one alternative reference rate versus multiple alternative reference rates in new or existing financial instruments and products has not been determined.
The transition away from LIBOR might lead to increased volatility and illiquidity in markets for instruments whose terms currently reference LIBOR, reduced values of LIBOR-related investments, reduced effectiveness of hedging strategies, increased costs for certain LIBOR-related instruments, increased difficulty in borrowing or refinancing, and prolonged adverse market conditions for the Fund. Furthermore, the risks associated with the expected discontinuation of LIBOR and related transition may be exacerbated if the work necessary to effect an orderly transition to an alternative reference rate is not completed in a timely manner. Because the usefulness of LIBOR as a benchmark could deteriorate during the transition period, these effects could occur prior to the end of 2021.
Lower-rated debt securities (commonly known as "junk bonds") possess speculative characteristics and are subject to greater market fluctuations and risk of lost income and principal than higher-rated debt securities for a variety of reasons. Also, during an economic downturn or substantial period of rising interest rates, highly leveraged issuers may experience financial stress which would adversely affect their ability to service their principal and interest payment obligations, to meet projected business goals and to obtain additional financing.
In addition, periods of economic uncertainty and changes can be expected to result in increased volatility of market prices of lower-rated debt securities and the Fund's net asset value.
L) NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS — In August 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement
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October 31, 2020
Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
(Topic 820): Disclosure Framework — Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement ("ASU 2018-13"). The update provides guidance that eliminates, adds and modifies certain disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. ASU 2018-13 will be effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019. Management is currently assessing the potential impact of these changes to future financial statements.
The Fund is subject to Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2017-08, Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities, which shortens the premium amortization period for purchased callable debt securities with noncontingent call features to the earliest call date. The Fund applied the standard on a retrospective basis, as allowed under the standard, beginning with the fiscal year ended October 31, 2019. The identified cost basis of the applicable securities at October 31, 2019 has been adjusted from $2,526,429,454 to $2,525,942,808. This change had no impact on total distributable earnings (loss) or the net asset value of the Fund.
In October 2020, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2020-08 ("ASU 2020-08"), "Receivables — Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Codification Improvements Subtopic 310-20), Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities". ASU 2020-08 is an update of ASU No. 2017-08, which amends the amortization period of certain purchased callable debt securities held at a premium. ASU 2020-08 updates the amortization period for callable debt securities to be amortized to the next call date. For purposes of this update, the next call date is the first date when a call option at a specified price becomes exercisable. Once that date has passed, the next call date is when the next call option at a specified price becomes exercisable, if applicable. The amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020. Management has evaluated the implication, if any, of the additional disclosure requirement and the impact is reflected on the Fund's financial statements.
Note 3. Transactions with Affiliates and Related Parties
Credit Suisse serves as investment adviser and co-administrator for the Fund. For its investment advisory and administration services, Credit Suisse is entitled to receive a fee from the Fund at an annual rate of 0.79% of the Fund's average daily net assets less than or equal to $100 million and 0.59% of the Fund's average daily net assets greater than $100 million. For the year ended October 31, 2020, investment advisory and administration fees earned and waived by Credit Suisse were $11,780,271 and $1,807,750, respectively.
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October 31, 2020
Note 3. Transactions with Affiliates and Related Parties (continued)
Effective April 22, 2019, Credit Suisse has contractually agreed to limit expenses so that the Fund's annual operating expenses do not exceed 0.70% of the Fund's average daily net assets for Class I shares, 0.95% of the Fund's average daily net assets for Class A shares and 1.70% of the Fund's average daily net assets for Class C shares. The Fund is authorized to reimburse Credit Suisse for management fees previously limited and/or for expenses previously reimbursed by Credit Suisse, provided, however, that any reimbursements must be paid at a date not more than thirty-six months following the applicable month during which such fees were limited or expenses were reimbursed by Credit Suisse and the reimbursements do not cause the Fund to exceed the applicable expense limitation at the time the fees are recouped. This contract may not be terminated before February 28, 2022. Prior to April 22, 2019, these expense limitations were voluntary.
The amounts waived and reimbursed by Credit Suisse, which are available for potential future recoupment by Credit Suisse, and the expiration schedule at October 31, 2020 are as follows:
| | Fee waivers/ expense reimbursements subject to recoupment | | Expires October 31, 2022 | | Expires October 31, 2023 | |
Class I | | $ | 2,555,395 | | | $ | 962,994 | | | $ | 1,592,401 | | |
Class A | | | 235,314 | | | | 85,810 | | | | 149,504 | | |
Class C | | | 104,385 | | | | 38,540 | | | | 65,845 | | |
Totals | | $ | 2,895,094 | | | $ | 1,087,344 | | | $ | 1,807,750 | | |
For its co-administrative services, SSB receives a fee, exclusive of out-of-pocket expenses, calculated in total for all the Credit Suisse funds/portfolios co-administered by SSB and allocated based upon the relative average net assets of each fund/portfolio, subject to an annual minimum fee. For the year ended October 31, 2020, co-administrative services fees earned by SSB (including out-of-pocket expenses) with respect to the Fund were $316,186.
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC ("CSSU"), an affiliate of Credit Suisse, serves as the distributor of the Fund's shares. Pursuant to a distribution plan adopted by the Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, CSSU receives fees for its distribution services. These fees are calculated at an annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Class A shares. For the Class C shares, the fee is calculated at an annual rate of 1.00% of the average daily net assets. For the year ended October 31, 2020, the Fund paid Rule 12b-1 distribution fees of $405,565 for Class A shares and $713,152 for Class C shares. Class I shares are not subject to Rule 12b-1 distribution fees.
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October 31, 2020
Note 3. Transactions with Affiliates and Related Parties (continued)
Certain brokers, dealers and financial representatives provide transfer agent-related services to the Fund and receive compensation from the Fund. For the year ended October 31, 2020, the Fund paid $1,533,293, which is included within transfer agent fees.
For the year ended October 31, 2020, CSSU and its affiliates advised the Fund that they retained $12,197 from commissions earned on the sale of the Fund's Class A shares. There were no commissions earned on sale of Class C shares.
The Fund from time to time purchases or sells loan investments in the secondary market through Credit Suisse or its affiliates acting in the capacity as broker-dealer. Credit Suisse or its affiliates may have acted in some type of agent capacity to the initial loan offering prior to such loan trading in the secondary market.
Note 4. Line of Credit
The Fund, together with other funds/portfolios advised by Credit Suisse (collectively, the "Participating Funds"), participates in a committed, unsecured line of credit facility ("Credit Facility"), with SSB in an aggregated amount of $250 million for temporary or emergency purposes on a first-come, first-served basis. Under the terms of the Credit Facility, the Participating Funds pay an aggregate commitment fee on the average unused amount of the Credit Facility, which is allocated among the Participating Funds in such manner as is determined by the governing Boards of the Participating Funds. In addition, the Participating Funds pay interest on borrowings at either the Overnight Federal Funds rate or the Overnight LIBOR rate plus a spread. At October 31, 2020 and during the year ended October 31, 2020, the Fund had no borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility. Additionally, the Fund is party to a joint uncommitted line of credit facility with SSB. For the year ended October 31, 2020, the line was not drawn upon and no fees were incurred.
Note 5. Purchases and Sales of Securities
For the year ended October 31, 2020, purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) and U.S. Government and Agency Obligations were as follows:
Investment Securities | | U.S. Government/ Agency Obligations | |
Purchases | | Sales | | Purchases | | Sales | |
$ | 570,762,357 | | | $ | 1,064,385,750 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | | |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2020
Note 6. Capital Share Transactions
The Fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of full and fractional shares of beneficial interest, $.001 par value per share. The Fund offers Class I, Class A, and Class C shares. Transactions in capital shares for each class of the Fund were as follows:
| | Class I | |
| | For the Year Ended October 31, 2020 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2019 | |
| | Shares | | Value | | Shares | | Value | |
Shares sold | | | 105,357,409 | | | $ | 654,408,113 | | | | 113,941,985 | | | $ | 759,934,587 | | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends | | | 11,199,651 | | | | 70,211,111 | | | | 17,578,160 | | | | 116,970,877 | | |
Shares redeemed | | | (182,534,553 | ) | | | (1,137,880,314 | ) | | | (340,256,494 | ) | | | (2,269,438,615 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (65,977,493 | ) | | $ | (413,261,090 | ) | | | (208,736,349 | ) | | $ | (1,392,533,151 | ) | |
| | Class A | |
| | For the Year Ended October 31, 2020 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2019 | |
| | Shares | | Value | | Shares | | Value | |
Shares sold | | | 8,979,849 | | | $ | 56,395,517 | | | | 8,597,735 | | | $ | 57,731,244 | | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends | | | 997,862 | | | | 6,292,616 | | | | 1,430,238 | | | | 9,567,517 | | |
Shares redeemed | | | (17,060,130 | ) | | | (108,156,221 | ) | | | (22,160,020 | ) | | | (148,015,224 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (7,082,419 | ) | | $ | (45,468,088 | ) | | | (12,132,047 | ) | | $ | (80,716,463 | ) | |
| | Class C | |
| | For the Year Ended October 31, 2020 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2019 | |
| | Shares | | Value | | Shares | | Value | |
Shares sold | | | 1,290,936 | | | $ | 8,266,641 | | | | 1,800,768 | | | $ | 12,108,541 | | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends | | | 344,202 | | | | 2,173,249 | | | | 513,410 | | | | 3,445,108 | | |
Shares redeemed | | | (5,578,227 | ) | | | (34,999,140 | ) | | | (6,125,376 | ) | | | (41,079,259 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (3,943,089 | ) | | $ | (24,559,250 | ) | | | (3,811,198 | ) | | $ | (25,525,610 | ) | |
On October 31, 2020, the number of shareholders that held 5% or more of the outstanding shares of each class of the Fund was as follows:
| | Number of Shareholders | | Approximate Percentage of Outstanding Shares | |
Class I | | | 5 | | | | 46 | % | |
Class A | | | 6 | | | | 79 | % | |
Class C | | | 6 | | | | 74 | % | |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2020
Note 6. Capital Share Transactions (continued)
The Fund's performance may be negatively impacted in the event one or more of the Fund's greater than 5% shareholders were to redeem at a given time. Some of the shareholders are omnibus accounts, which hold shares on behalf of individual shareholders.
Note 7. Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders
Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
The tax character of dividends paid by the Fund during the fiscal years ended October 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, was as follows:
| | Ordinary Income | |
| | 2020 | | 2019 | |
| | | | $ | 93,040,996 | | | $ | 151,815,566 | | |
The tax basis components of distributable earnings differ from the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities by temporary book/tax differences. These differences are primarily due to differing treatments of dividends payable, wash sales, premium amortization and defaulted bond accruals and forward contracts marked to market.
At October 31, 2020, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
Accumulated net realized loss | | $ | (91,564,858 | ) | |
Undistributed ordinary income | | | 1,616,922 | | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (167,362,983 | ) | |
| | $ | (257,310,919 | ) | |
At October 31, 2020, the Fund had $22,288,613 of unlimited short-term capital loss carryforwards and $69,276,245 of unlimited long-term capital loss carryforwards available to offset possible future capital gains.
At October 31, 2020, the cost and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and derivatives for income tax purposes were as follows:
Cost of Investments | | $ | 1,979,594,215 | | |
Unrealized appreciation | | $ | 10,937,005 | | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (178,290,512 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | $ | (167,353,507 | ) | |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2020
Note 7. Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders (continued)
To adjust for current period permanent book/tax differences which arose principally from differing book/tax treatment of foreign currency gain (loss), defaulted bonds, and premium amortization adjustments, distributions in excess of net investment income was credited $2,158,975 and accumulated net realized loss was debited $2,158,975. Net assets were not affected by this reclassifications.
Note 8. Contingencies
In the normal course of business, the Fund may provide general indemnifications pursuant to certain contracts and organizational documents. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund and, therefore, cannot be estimated; however, based on experience, the risk of loss from such claims is considered remote.
Note 9. Subsequent Events
In preparing the financial statements as of October 31, 2020, management considered the impact of subsequent events for potential recognition or disclosure in these financial statements through the date of release of this report. No such events requiring recognition or disclosure were identified through the date of the release of this report.
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Credit Suisse Floating Rate High Income Fund
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees of Credit Suisse Opportunity Funds and
Shareholders of Credit Suisse Floating Rate High Income Fund
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Credit Suisse Floating Rate High Income Fund (one of the funds constituting Credit Suisse Opportunity Funds, referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of October 31, 2020, and the related statements of operations and changes in net assets including the related notes, and the financial highlights for the year ended October 31, 2020 (collectively referred to as the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of October 31, 2020, and the results of its operations, changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for the year ended October 31, 2020 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The financial statements of the Fund as of and for the year ended October 31, 2019 and the financial highlights for each of the periods ended on or prior to October 31, 2019 (not presented herein, other than the statement of changes in net assets and the financial highlights) were audited by other auditors whose report dated December 20, 2019 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements and financial highlights.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund's financial statements based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.
Our audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2020 by correspondence with the custodian, agent banks and brokers, when replies were not received from agent banks and brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
New York, New York
December 23, 2020
We have served as the auditor of one or more Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC investment companies since 2020.
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Information Concerning Trustees and Officers (unaudited)
Name, Address (Year of Birth) | | Position(s) Held with Fund | | Term of Office1 and Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Trusteeships Held by Trustee During Past Five Years | |
Independent Trustees | | | | | | | | | | | |
Laura A. DeFelice c/o Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC Attn: General Counsel Eleven Madison Avenue New York, New York 10010 (1959) | | Trustee, Nominating and Audit Committee member | | Since 2017 | | Partner of Acacia Properties LLC (multi-family and commercial real estate ownership and operation) from 2008 to present; Stonegate Advisors LLC (renewable energy and energy efficiency) from 2007 to present. | | | 9 | | | None. | |
Jeffrey E. Garten c/o Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC Attn: General Counsel Eleven Madison Avenue New York, New York 10010 (1946) | | Trustee, Nominating and Audit Committee member | | Since 2001 | | Dean Emeritus of Yale School of Management from July 2015 to present; The Juan Trippe Professor in the Practice of International Trade, Finance and Business, Yale School of Management, from July 2005 to July 2015; Partner and Chairman of Garten Rothkopf (consulting firm) from October 2005 to June 2017. | | | 9 | | | Director of Aetna, Inc. (insurance company) from January 1999 to 2019; Director of CarMax Group (used car dealers) from January 2002 to 2019; Director of Miller Buckfire & Co., LLC (financial restructuring) from January 2008 to 2019. | |
1 Subject to the Trust's retirement policy, each Trustee may continue to serve as a Trustee until the last day of the calendar year in which the applicable Trustee attains age 75. Officers serve until his or her respective successor has been duly elected and qualified.
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Information Concerning Trustees and Officers (unaudited) (continued)
Name, Address (Year of Birth) | | Position(s) Held with Fund | | Term of Office1 and Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Trusteeships Held by Trustee During Past Five Years | |
Independent Trustees | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mahendra R. Gupta c/o Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC Attn: General Counsel Eleven Madison Avenue New York, New York 10010 (1956) | | Trustee, Nominating Committee member and Audit Committee Chairman | | Since 2017 | | Professor, Washington University in St. Louis from July 1990 to present; Dean of Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis from July 2005 to July 2016; Partner, R.J. Mithaiwala (food manufacturing and retail, India) from March 1977 to present; Partner, F.F.B. Corporation (agriculture, India) from March 1977 to present; Partner, RPMG Research Corporation (benchmark research) from July 2001 to present. | | | 9 | | | Director of Caleres Inc. (footwear) from May 2012 to present; Director of Koch Development Corporation (real estate development) from November 2017 to present; Director of Supernova (fin-tech) from June 2014 to September 2018. | |
1 Subject to the Trust's retirement policy, each Trustee may continue to serve as a Trustee until the last day of the calendar year in which the applicable Trustee attains age 75. Officers serve until his or her respective successor has been duly elected and qualified.
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Information Concerning Trustees and Officers (unaudited) (continued)
Name, Address (Year of Birth) | | Position(s) Held with Fund | | Term of Office1 and Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Trusteeships Held by Trustee During Past Five Years | |
Independent Trustees | | | | | | | | | | | |
Steven N. Rappaport c/o Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC Attn: General Counsel Eleven Madison Avenue New York, New York 10010 (1948) | | Chairman of the Board, Nominating Committee Chairman and Audit Committee member | | Trustee since 2001 and Chairman since 2005 | | Partner of Lehigh Court, LLC and RZ Capital (private investment firms) from July 2002 to present; Partner of Backstage Acquisition Holdings, LLC (publication job postings) from November 2013 to 2018. | | | 9 | | | Director of Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund, Inc., (a closed-end investment company); Director of Aberdeen Funds (20 open-end portfolios); Director of iCAD, Inc. (surgical & medical instruments & apparatus company) from 2006 to 2018. | |
Interested Trustee | | | | | | | | | | | |
John G. Popp2 Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC Eleven Madison Avenue New York, New York 10010 (1956) | | Trustee, Chief Executive Officer and President | | Trustee since 2017 Chief Executive Officer and President since 2010 | | Managing Director of Credit Suisse; Global Head and Chief Investment Officer of the Credit Investments Group; Associated with Credit Suisse or its predecessor since 1997; Officer of other Credit Suisse Funds. | | | 9 | | | None. | |
1 Subject to the Trust's retirement policy, each Trustee may continue to serve as a Trustee until the last day of the calendar year in which the applicable Trustee attains age 75. Officers serve until his or her respective successor has been duly elected and qualified.
2 Mr. Popp is an "interested person" of the Trust, as defined in the 1940 Act, by virtue of his current position as an officer of Credit Suisse.
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Information Concerning Trustees and Officers (unaudited) (continued)
Name, Address (Year of Birth) | | Position(s) Held with Fund | | Term of Office1 and Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | |
Officers* | | | | | | | |
Emidio Morizio Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC Eleven Madison Avenue New York, New York 10010 (1966) | | Chief Compliance Officer | | Since Fund Inception | | Managing Director and Global Head of Compliance of Credit Suisse since 2010; Associated with Credit Suisse since July 2000; Officer of other Credit Suisse Funds. | |
Lou Anne McInnis Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC Eleven Madison Avenue New York, New York 10010 (1959) | | Chief Legal Officer | | Since 2015 | | Director of Credit Suisse; Associated with Credit Suisse since April 2015; Counsel at DLA Piper US LLP from 2011 to April 2015; Associated with Morgan Stanley Investment Management from 1997 to 2010; Officer of other Credit Suisse Funds. | |
Omar Tariq Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC Eleven Madison Avenue New York, New York 10010 (1983) | | Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | | Since 2019 | | Director of Credit Suisse since March 2019; Senior Manager of PriceWaterhouseCoopers, LLP from September 2010 to March 2019; Officer of other Credit Suisse Funds. | |
Karen Regan Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC Eleven Madison Avenue New York, New York 10010 (1963) | | Vice President and Secretary | | Since 2010 | | Vice President of Credit Suisse; Associated with Credit Suisse since December 2004; Officer of other Credit Suisse Funds. | |
1 Subject to the Trust's retirement policy, each Trustee may continue to serve as a Trustee until the last day of the calendar year in which the applicable Trustee attains age 75. Officer serves until his or her respective successor has been duly elected and qualified.
* The officers of the Fund shown are officers that make policy decisions.
The Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees and is available, without charge, upon request, by calling 877-870-2874.
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Proxy Voting and Portfolio Holdings Information (unaudited)
Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies related to its portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30 of each year, as well as the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities are available:
• By calling 1-877-870-2874
• On the Fund's website, www.credit-suisse.com/us/funds
• On the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission, www.sec.gov
The Fund files a complete schedule of its portfolio holdings for the first and third quarters of its fiscal year with the SEC as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT, and for reporting periods ended prior to March 31, 2019, filed such information on Form N-Q. The Fund's Forms N-PORT and N-Q are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
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CREDIT SUISSE FUNDS
Annual Report
October 31, 2020
n CREDIT SUISSE
MANAGED FUTURES STRATEGY FUND
Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund's shareholder reports will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC or from your financial intermediary, such as a broker-dealer or bank. Instead, the reports will be made available on a website, and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.
You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you hold accounts directly with the Fund, you can call 877-870-2874 to inform Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC that you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you hold accounts through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue to receive paper copies of your shareholder reports. Please note that not all financial intermediaries may offer this service. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds advised by Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC, or all funds held with your financial intermediary, as applicable.
If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive electronic delivery of shareholder reports and other communications by: (i) accessing the Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC website at www.credit-suisse.com/us/funds and logging into your accounts, if you hold accounts directly with the Fund, or (ii) contacting your financial intermediary, if you hold accounts through a financial intermediary. Please note that not all financial intermediaries may offer this service.
The Fund's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses (which should be considered carefully before investing), and more complete information about the Fund, are provided in the Prospectus, which should be read carefully before investing. You may obtain additional copies by calling 877-870-2874 or by visiting our website at www.credit-suisse.com/us/funds.
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Distributor, is located at Eleven Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Credit Suisse Funds are advised by Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC.
Investors in the Credit Suisse Funds should be aware that they may be eligible to purchase Class I shares (where offered) directly or through certain intermediaries. Such shares are not subject to a sales charge. Investors in the Credit Suisse Funds should also be aware that they may be eligible for a reduction or waiver of the sales charge with respect to Class A or C shares (where offered). For more information, please review the relevant prospectuses or consult your financial representative.
Fund shares are not deposits or other obligations of Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC ("Credit Suisse") or any affiliate, are not FDIC-insured and are not guaranteed by Credit Suisse or any affiliate. Fund investments are subject to investment risks, including loss of your investment.
Credit Suisse Managed Futures Strategy Fund
Annual Investment Adviser's Report
October 31, 2020 (unaudited)
November 30, 2020
Dear Shareholder:
We are pleased to present this Annual Report covering the activities of the Credit Suisse Managed Futures Strategy Fund (the "Fund") for the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020.
Performance Summary
11/01/19 – 10/31/20
Fund & Benchmark | | Performance | |
Class I1 | | | (5.22 | )% | |
Class A1,2 | | | (5.53 | )% | |
Class C1,2 | | | (6.24 | )% | |
Credit Suisse Managed Futures Liquid Index3 | | | (5.40 | )% | |
Performance shown for the Fund's Class A and Class C Shares does not reflect sales charges, which are a maximum of 5.25% and 1.00%, respectively.2
Market Review: A negative period for managed futures
The 1-year period ended October 31, 2020 was a challenging one for Managed Futures with the Credit Suisse Managed Futures Liquid Index (the Fund's benchmark) down -5.40%. The Credit Suisse Managed Futures Hedge Fund Index lost -3.53% (for the 1-year period ended October 31, 2020).
While 2019 was dogged by trade tensions and political risk that hammered business confidence globally, in sharp contrast, consumer spending remained strong and stock markets in the US recorded new highs. The latter part of Q4 2019 saw a further boost for the markets as the US and China struck a partial trade deal easing trade tensions.
During Q1 2020, sentiment deteriorated on news of the escalating spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) with risk assets experiencing sharp sell-offs. March 2020 proved to be a period of historic stress for markets around the world. Global equities posted the worst monthly decline since October 2008, and the VIX reached its highest recorded level. Fixed income instruments rallied and yields on benchmark Treasuries plunged to record lows in response to the ongoing flight-to-safety. The US dollar appreciated against major currencies as investors braced for prolonged uncertainty and governments tightened lockdowns and launched monetary and fiscal measures to fight the pandemic. Growing global economic uncertainty led to a risk-off stance and weakening demand for energy amidst tension in the Middle East.
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Annual Investment Adviser's Report (continued)
October 31, 2020 (unaudited)
Markets about-turned during Q2 2020, recovering from the steep Q1 declines, as investors focused on the prospects of an economic rebound. Progress on relaxation of lockdown restrictions underpinned the rally in riskier assets. Equities posted strong gains and US Dollar declined as investors absorbed better-than-expected economic data in spite of concerns over the pandemic and fraying trade relations with China. Government bonds delivered positive returns as uncertainty around the development of a vaccine gave risk appetites a reality check. Oil experienced gains during Q2 2020 while facing headwinds in the form of a continued supply glut and dampened demand.
Global equity performance varied across regions during Q3 2020 against a backdrop of contrasting economic developments and mixed pandemic news-flow. Growth rate in COVID-19 cases in the US came down sharply during the summer while European countries, on the other hand, experienced a resurgence. Markets remained buoyant, underpinned by hopes of a vaccine. Sovereign yields were bounded as central bank policy remained dovish and global macroeconomic developments were mixed. The US Dollar declined on expectations of continued accommodative monetary policy and rising inflationary pressures. Commodities, as measured by the Bloomberg Commodities Index, delivered strong positive returns, aided in part by US dollar weakness.
During October, investors were buffeted by market gyrations caused by news around vaccine development efforts and uncertainty around the potential results of an expected-to-be-cliffhanger US presidential election. Global stocks declined as virus cases surged. Possibility of failure of expansion of fiscal stimulus exacerbated the impact in the US. A pronounced risk-off tone developed in both commodity and credit markets.
Strategic Review and Outlook
The managed futures strategy seeks to identify and profit from price trends — upward or downward — in four broad asset classes: commodities, bonds, equities and currencies.
For the annual period ended October 31, 2020, the Fund's performance (as represented by Share Class I) was more or less in line with that of the Fund's benchmark.
Equity positions contributed positively to performance towards the end of 2019 as stocks climbed worldwide, propelling global benchmarks to fresh records. A net long bias until the beginning of March generated losses during Q1 2020 as sentiment soured on pandemic-related news. Short equity exposures contributed negatively to performance during Q2 2020 as markets looked past
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Annual Investment Adviser's Report (continued)
October 31, 2020 (unaudited)
near-term economic weakness and rising political tensions, and reacted to aggressive, dovish central bank policy across developed economies. During Q3 2020, equity performance across major economies diverged. Mixed positioning in Euro STOXX 50 and Hang Seng suffered losses, offsetting the gains from long positions in S&P 500 and Nikkei 225. During October, equities rallied early on, only to sell-off towards month-end leading to negative contribution from the asset class.
Fixed income positions contributed negatively during the latter part of Q4 2019 as yields around the world reached new highs on the back of a phase-one US-China trade deal. Amid concerns about the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, global yields plunged to record lows leading to positive contribution from net long exposure during Q1 2020. Fixed Income exposures' contribution to program performance was flat during Q2 2020 as sovereign rates remained compressed in most regions. Sovereign rates fluctuated in lockstep during Q3 2020 in the face of accommodative monetary policy and uncertainty around the availability of a vaccine leading to negative contribution from the asset class. During October, contribution from the asset class was flat on account of modest moves in yields across the board.
Currency exposures contributed positively to the overall program performance towards the end of Q4 2019. The asset class struggled during Q1 2020 and Q2 2020 as a confluence of factors, ranging from stress in funding markets, and the worsening coronavirus outbreak in the U.S, triggered a sell-off in the US dollar. Q3 2020 brought relief with long positions proving to be profitable as the US dollar depreciated against major currencies. During October, as the US dollar posted gains, the asset class detracted from performance.
Towards the end of Q4 2019, the reversals in Industrial Metals markets were primarily responsible for losses as relief from concerns over the global growth outlook led to an appreciation in the value of the growth-sensitive sectors. Commodities delivered positive contribution during Q1 2020, especially short exposure to the Energy sector, as oil posted the worst quarter on record after the COVID-19 outbreak crushed demand. During Q2 2020, long exposure to Precious Metals led the contributions as the sector rallied on fears of a slowdown in the pace at which economies were re-opening and rising coronavirus case counts. The streak of positive contributions from commodities continued during Q3 2020 and the month of October with gains attributable to long exposure to Agriculture and Industrial Metals during both the periods.
We continue to believe that the unique return profile of managed futures may appeal to investors searching for meaningful portfolio diversifiers that may help mitigate risk and provide uncorrelated returns.
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Annual Investment Adviser's Report (continued)
October 31, 2020 (unaudited)
The Quantitative Investment Strategies Group
Yung-Shin Kung
Sheel Dhande
The Fund is non-diversified, which means it may invest a greater proportion of its assets in the securities of a smaller number of issuers than a diversified mutual fund and may therefore be subject to greater volatility. The Fund's investment in alternative instruments may subject the Fund to greater volatility than investments in traditional securities, particularly in investments involving leverage.
The use of alternative assets and strategies entails substantial risks, including risk of loss of principal, commodity exposure risks, credit risk, currency risk, derivatives risk, equity exposure risk, exchange-traded notes risk, fixed income risk, foreign securities risk, forwards risk, futures contracts risk, interest rate risk, leveraging risk, market risk, non-diversified status, options risk, portfolio turnover risk, repurchase agreements risk, short position risk, speculative exposure risk, structured note risk, subsidiary risk, swap agreements risk, tax risk and U.S. government securities risk. For a detailed discussion of these and other risks, please refer to the Fund's Prospectus, which should be read carefully before investing.
In addition to historical information, this report contains forward-looking statements, which may concern, among other things, domestic and foreign markets, industry and economic trends and developments and government regulation, and their potential impact on the Fund's investments. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and actual trends, developments and regulations in the future, and their impact on the Fund, could be materially different from those projected, anticipated or implied. The Fund has no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements.
The views of the Fund's management are as of the date of this letter and the Fund holdings described in this document are as of October 31, 2020; these views and Fund holdings may have changed subsequent to these dates. Nothing in this document is a recommendation to purchase or sell securities.
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Annual Investment Adviser's Report (continued)
October 31, 2020 (unaudited)
Comparison of Change in Value of $10,000 Investment in the
Credit Suisse Managed Futures Strategy Fund1 Class I Shares,
Class A Shares2, Class C Shares2 and Credit Suisse Managed Futures
Liquid Index3 from Inception (9/28/12)

1 Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements reduce expenses for the Fund, without which performance would be lower. The Fund entered into a written contract to limit expenses to 1.30% of the Fund's average daily net assets for Class I shares, 1.55% of the Fund's average daily net assets for Class A shares and 2.30% of the Fund's average daily net assets for Class C shares through at least February 28, 2022. This limit excludes certain expenses, as set forth in the Fund's Prospectus.
2 Total return for the Fund's Class A shares for the reporting period, based on offering price (including maximum sales charge of 5.25%), was (10.45)%. Total return for the Fund's Class C shares for the reporting period, based on redemption value including Contingent Deferred Sales Charge ("CDSC") of 1.00%, was (7.17)%.
3 The Credit Suisse Managed Futures Liquid Index is a broadly diversified futures index currently composed of 14 futures contracts and 4 commodity indices which provide exposure to the asset classes. The Index uses a proprietary quantitative methodology to seek to identify price trends in each of the asset classes over a variety of time horizons. Components of the Index, which may change from time to time, are positioned either long or short based on the price trends within the asset classes determined using the Index's quantitative methodology The Index does not have transaction costs and investors may not invest directly in the Index.
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Credit Suisse Managed Futures Strategy Fund
Annual Investment Adviser's Report (continued)
October 31, 2020 (unaudited)
Average Annual Returns as of October 31, 20201
| | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | Since Inception2 | |
Class I | | | (5.22 | )% | | | (1.84 | )% | | | 1.71 | % | |
Class A Without Sales Charge | | | (5.53 | )% | | | (2.08 | )% | | | 1.47 | % | |
Class A With Maximum Sales Charge | | | (10.45 | )% | | | (3.14 | )% | | | 0.80 | % | |
Class C Without CDSC | | | (6.24 | )% | | | (2.80 | )% | | | 0.70 | % | |
Class C With CDSC | | | (7.17 | )% | | | (2.80 | )% | | | 0.70 | % | |
Returns represent past performance and include change in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions, if any. Past performance cannot guarantee future results. The current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Returns and share price will fluctuate, and redemption value may be more or less than original cost. The performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Performance information current to the most recent month end is available at www.credit-suisse.com/us/funds.
The annual gross expense ratios are 1.35% for Class I shares, 1.60% for Class A shares and 2.35% for Class C shares. The annual net expense ratios after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements are 1.30% for Class I shares, 1.55% for Class A shares and 2.30% for Class C shares.
1 Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements reduce expenses for the Fund, without which performance would be lower. The Fund has entered into a written contract to limit expenses to 1.30% of the Fund's average daily net assets for Class I shares, 1.55% of the Fund's average daily net assets for Class A shares and 2.30% of the Fund's average daily net assets for Class C shares through at least February 28, 2022. This limit excludes certain expenses, as set forth in the Fund's Prospectus.
2 Inception Date: September 28, 2012.
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Credit Suisse Managed Futures Strategy Fund
Annual Investment Adviser's Report (continued)
October 31, 2020 (unaudited)
Information About Your Fund's Expenses
As an investor of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: ongoing expenses and transaction costs. Ongoing expenses include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees and other Fund expenses. Examples of transaction costs include sales charges (loads), redemption fees and account maintenance fees, which are not shown in this section and which would result in higher total expenses. The following table is intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these expenses with the ongoing expenses of investing in other mutual funds. The table is based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six months ended October 31, 2020.
The table illustrates your Fund's expenses in two ways:
• Actual Fund Return. This helps you estimate the actual dollar amount of ongoing expenses paid on a $1,000 investment in the Fund using the Fund's actual return during the period. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line.
• Hypothetical 5% Fund Return. This helps you to compare the Fund's ongoing expenses with those of other mutual funds using the Fund's actual expense ratio and a hypothetical rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. Examples using a 5% hypothetical fund return may be found in the shareholder reports of other mutual funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
Please note that the expenses shown in these tables are meant to highlight your ongoing expenses only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption fees. If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher. The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line of the tables is useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help you determine the relative total expenses of owning different funds.
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Credit Suisse Managed Futures Strategy Fund
Annual Investment Adviser's Report (continued)
October 31, 2020 (unaudited)
Expenses and Value for a $1,000 Investment
for the six-month period ended October 31, 2020
Actual Fund Return | | Class I | | Class A | | Class C | |
Beginning Account Value 05/01/20 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | |
Ending Account Value 10/31/20 | | $ | 980.90 | | | $ | 979.60 | | | $ | 975.30 | | |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | | $ | 6.47 | | | $ | 7.71 | | | $ | 11.42 | | |
Hypothetical 5% Fund Return | |
Beginning Account Value 05/01/20 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | |
Ending Account Value 10/31/20 | | $ | 1,018.60 | | | $ | 1,017.34 | | | $ | 1,013.57 | | |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | | $ | 6.60 | | | $ | 7.86 | | | $ | 11.64 | | |
| | Class I | | Class A | | Class C | |
Annualized Expense Ratios* | | | 1.30 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 2.30 | % | |
* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio for each share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 to reflect the one-half year period.
The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" and the "Annualized Expense Ratios" in the tables are based on actual expenses paid by the Fund during the period, net of fee waivers and/or actual expense reimbursements, if applicable. If those fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements had not been in effect, the Fund's actual expenses would have been higher. Expenses do not reflect additional charges and expenses that are, or may be, imposed under the variable contracts or plans. Such charges and expenses are described in the prospectus of the insurance company separate account or in the plan documents or other informational materials supplied by plan sponsors. The Fund's expenses should be considered with these charges and expenses in evaluating the overall cost of investing in the separate account.
For more information, please refer to the Fund's Prospectus.
Portfolio Breakdown**
United States Treasury Obligations | | | 100.00 | % | |
Total | | | 100.00 | % | |
** Expressed as a percentage of total investments (excluding securities lending collateral, if applicable) and may vary over time.
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Credit Suisse Managed Futures Strategy Fund
Consolidated Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2020
Par (000) | |
| | Ratings† (S&P/Moody's) | | Maturity | | Rate%(1) | | Value | |
UNITED STATES TREASURY OBLIGATIONS (47.3%) | |
$ | 40,000 | | | United States Treasury Bills | | (AA+, Aaa) | | 12/31/20 | | | 0.108 | | | $ | 39,994,592 | | |
| 10,000 | | | United States Treasury Bills | | (AA+, Aaa) | | 06/17/21 | | | 0.148 | | | | 9,994,167 | | |
| 35,000 | | | United States Treasury Bills | | (AA+, Aaa) | | 07/15/21 | | | 0.140 | | | | 34,976,448 | | |
| 55,000 | | | United States Treasury Bills | | (AA+, Aaa) | | 08/12/21 | | | 0.108 | | | | 54,958,925 | | |
TOTAL UNITED STATES TREASURY OBLIGATIONS (Cost $139,901,689) | | | 139,924,132 | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS AT VALUE (47.3%) (Cost $139,901,689) | | | 139,924,132 | | |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES (52.7%) | | | 155,826,984 | | |
NET ASSETS (100.0%) | | $ | 295,751,116 | | |
† Credit ratings given by the S&P Global Ratings Division of S&P Global Inc. ("S&P") and Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's") are unaudited.
(1) Securities are zero coupon. Rate presented is yield to maturity as of October 31, 2020.
Futures Contracts
Contract Description | | Currency | | Expiration Date | | Number of Contracts | | Notional Value | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Contracts to Purchase | |
Foreign Exchange Contracts | |
AUD Currency Futures | | USD | | | | Dec 2020 | | | 263 | | | $ | 18,488,900 | | | $ | (357,410 | ) | |
CAD Currency Futures | | USD | | | | Dec 2020 | | | 783 | | | | 58,799,385 | | | | (573,749 | ) | |
EUR Currency Futures | | USD | | | | Dec 2020 | | | 377 | | | | 54,924,187 | | | | (854,473 | ) | |
GBP Currency Futures | | USD | | | | Dec 2020 | | | 670 | | | | 54,274,188 | | | | 173,590 | | |
JPY Currency Futures | | USD | | | | Dec 2020 | | | 639 | | | | 76,340,531 | | | | 635,892 | | |
| | $ | (976,150 | ) | |
Index Contracts | |
Hang Seng Index Futures | | HKD | | | | Nov 2020 | | | 32 | | | | 4,984,133 | | | $ | (109,843 | ) | |
Nikkei 225 Index Futures OSE | | JPY | | | | Dec 2020 | | | 61 | | | | 13,350,679 | | | | (130,859 | ) | |
S&P 500 E Mini Index Futures | | USD | | | | Dec 2020 | | | 68 | | | | 11,099,980 | | | | (427,549 | ) | |
| | $ | (668,251 | ) | |
Interest Rate Contracts | |
EURO Bund Futures | | EUR | | | | Dec 2020 | | | 428 | | | | 87,820,567 | | | $ | 1,047,091 | | |
Contracts to Sell | |
Index Contracts | |
EURO Stoxx 50 Index Futures | | EUR | | | | Dec 2020 | | | (547 | ) | | | (18,853,940 | ) | | $ | 656,092 | | |
FTSE 100 Index Futures | | GBP | | | | Dec 2020 | | | (220 | ) | | | (15,825,936 | ) | | | 771,738 | | |
| | $ | 1,427,830 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse Managed Futures Strategy Fund
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2020
Futures Contracts (continued)
Contract Description | | Currency | | Expiration Date | | Number of Contracts | | Notional Value | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Interest Rate Contracts | |
10YR Japanese Bond Futures | | JPY | | | | Dec 2020 | | | (63 | ) | | $ | (91,528,984 | ) | | $ | 75,779 | | |
10YR U.S. Treasury Note Futures | | USD | | | | Dec 2020 | | | (352 | ) | | | (48,653,000 | ) | | | 99,076 | | |
Long Gilt Futures | | GBP | | | | Dec 2020 | | | (129 | ) | | | (22,631,023 | ) | | | 69,997 | | |
| | $ | 244,852 | | |
| | $ | 1,075,372 | | |
Total Return Swap Contracts
Currency | | Notional Amount | | Expiration Date | | Counterparty | | Receive | | Pay | | Payment Frequency | | Upfront Premiums Paid/ (Received) | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
USD | | $ | 14,576,648 | | |
12/04/20 | |
Goldman Sachs | | Bloomberg Precious Metals Index | | 0.11% | | At Maturity | | $ | — | | | $ | 714,215 | | |
USD | | | 33,797,000 | | | 12/04/20 | | Goldman Sachs | | Bloomberg Industrial Metals Index | | 0.12% | | At Maturity | | | — | | | | 1,693,499 | | |
USD | | | 41,426,263 | | | 12/04/20 | | Goldman Sachs | | Bloomberg Agriculture Index | | 0.17% | | At Maturity | | | — | | | | 2,742,710 | | |
USD | | | 1,059,164 | | | 12/04/20 | | Goldman Sachs | | (0.06)% | | Bloomberg Energy Index | | At Maturity | | | — | | | | 11,693 | | |
| | $ | 5,162,117 | | |
Currency Abbreviations:
AUD = Australian Dollar
CAD = Canadian Dollar
EUR = Euro
GBP = British Pound
HKD = Hong Kong Dollar
JPY = Japanese Yen
USD = United States Dollar
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse Managed Futures Strategy Fund
Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities
October 31, 2020
Assets | |
Investments at value (Cost $139,901,689) (Note 2) | | $ | 139,924,132 | | |
Cash | | | 133,216,165 | | |
Foreign currency at value (Cost $307) | | | 314 | | |
Cash segregated at brokers for futures contracts (Note 2) | | | 17,671,470 | | |
Unrealized appreciation on open swap contracts (Note 2) | | | 5,162,117 | | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 721,070 | | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 51,609 | | |
Total assets | | | 296,746,877 | | |
Liabilities | |
Investment advisory fee payable (Note 3) | | | 236,462 | | |
Administrative services fee payable (Note 3) | | | 24,615 | | |
Shareholder servicing/Distribution fee payable (Note 3) | | | 3,418 | | |
Variation margin payable on futures contracts (Note 2) | | | 346,876 | | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | 152,073 | | |
Payable for investments purchased | | | 25,002 | | |
Trustees' fee payable | | | 20,523 | | |
Accrued expenses | | | 186,792 | | |
Total liabilities | | | 995,761 | | |
Net Assets | |
Capital stock, $.001 par value (Note 6) | | | 31,960 | | |
Paid-in capital (Note 6) | | | 328,927,867 | | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | (33,208,711 | ) | |
Net assets | | $ | 295,751,116 | | |
I Shares | |
Net assets | | $ | 282,365,233 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 30,490,539 | | |
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share | | $ | 9.26 | | |
A Shares | |
Net assets | | $ | 12,505,778 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 1,368,207 | | |
Net asset value and redemption price per share | | $ | 9.14 | | |
Maximum offering price per share (net asset value/(1-5.25%)) | | $ | 9.65 | | |
C Shares | |
Net assets | | $ | 880,105 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 101,157 | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 8.70 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse Managed Futures Strategy Fund
Consolidated Statement of Operations
For the Year Ended October 31, 2020
Investment Income | |
Interest | | $ | 2,879,052 | | |
Total investment income | | | 2,879,052 | | |
Expenses | |
Investment advisory fees (Note 3) | | | 3,117,486 | | |
Administrative services fees (Note 3) | | | 44,991 | | |
Shareholder servicing/Distribution fees (Note 3) | |
Class A | | | 42,385 | | |
Class C | | | 3,935 | | |
Transfer agent fees (Note 3) | | | 487,783 | | |
Printing fees | | | 88,697 | | |
Registration fees | | | 73,148 | | |
Audit and tax fees | | | 71,724 | | |
Trustees' fees | | | 64,798 | | |
Custodian fees | | | 50,059 | | |
Legal fees | | | 20,638 | | |
Insurance expense | | | 12,233 | | |
Commitment fees (Note 4) | | | 10,620 | | |
Miscellaneous expense | | | 9,861 | | |
Total expenses | | | 4,098,358 | | |
Less: fees waived (Note 3) | | | (155,180 | ) | |
Net expenses | | | 3,943,178 | | |
Net investment loss | | | (1,064,126 | ) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) from Investments, Futures Contracts, Swap Contracts and Foreign Currency Related Items | |
Net realized gain from investments | | | 159,193 | | |
Net realized loss from futures contracts | | | (24,848,278 | ) | |
Net realized gain from swap contracts | | | 9,995,793 | | |
Net realized gain from foreign currency transactions | | | 1,330 | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments | | | (363,399 | ) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from futures contracts | | | 1,609,299 | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from swap contracts | | | (1,933,519 | ) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from foreign currency translations | | | (71,104 | ) | |
Net realized and unrealized loss from investments, futures contracts, swap contracts and foreign currency related items | | | (15,450,685 | ) | |
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | (16,514,811 | ) | |
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse Managed Futures Strategy Fund
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | For the Year Ended October 31, 2020 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2019 | |
From Operations | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | (1,064,126 | ) | | $ | 1,193,764 | | |
Net realized gain (loss) from investments, futures contracts, swap contracts and foreign currency transactions | | | (14,691,962 | ) | | | 6,734,438 | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments, futures contracts, swap contracts and foreign currency translations | | | (758,723 | ) | | | (5,154,985 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (16,514,811 | ) | | | 2,773,217 | | |
From Distributions | |
From distributable earnings | | | |
Class I | | | (5,362,443 | ) | | | — | | |
Class A | | | (337,689 | ) | | | — | | |
Class C | | | (2,304 | ) | | | — | | |
Net decrease in net assets resulting from dividends | | | (5,702,436 | ) | | | — | | |
From Capital Share Transactions (Note 6) | |
Proceeds from sale of shares | | | 191,735,094 | | | | 218,197,002 | | |
Reinvestment of dividends | | | 5,402,378 | | | | — | | |
Net asset value of shares redeemed | | | (222,317,282 | ) | | | (157,656,320 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions | | | (25,179,810 | ) | | | 60,540,682 | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | (47,397,057 | ) | | | 63,313,899 | | |
Net Assets | |
Beginning of year | | | 343,148,173 | | | | 279,834,274 | | |
End of year | | $ | 295,751,116 | | | $ | 343,148,173 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse Managed Futures Strategy Fund
Consolidated Financial Highlights
(For a Class I Share of the Fund Outstanding Throughout Each Year)
| | For the Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 9.94 | | | $ | 9.79 | | | $ | 10.49 | | | $ | 10.94 | | | $ | 11.53 | | |
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS | |
Net investment income (loss)1 | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.04 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | |
Net gain (loss) from investments, futures contracts, swap contracts and foreign currency related items (both realized and unrealized) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | 0.11 | | | | (0.68 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 0.49 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.51 | ) | | | 0.15 | | | | (0.70 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | 0.34 | | |
LESS DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (0.17 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.52 | ) | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | (0.17 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.93 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 9.26 | | | $ | 9.94 | | | $ | 9.79 | | | $ | 10.49 | | | $ | 10.94 | | |
Total return2 | | | (5.22 | )% | | | 1.53 | % | | | (6.67 | )% | | | (1.60 | )% | | | 3.12 | % | |
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA | |
Net assets, end of year (000s omitted) | | $ | 282,365 | | | $ | 318,590 | | | $ | 227,703 | | | $ | 201,478 | | | $ | 127,597 | | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | | 1.30 | % | | | 1.30 | % | | | 1.30 | % | | | 1.30 | % | | | 1.30 | % | |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | | (0.34 | )% | | | 0.42 | % | | | (0.15 | )% | | | (0.99 | )% | | | (1.29 | )% | |
Decrease reflected in above operating expense ratios due to waivers/reimbursements | | | 0.05 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.09 | % | | | 0.05 | % | |
Portfolio turnover rate3 | | | — | % | | | — | % | | | — | % | | | — | % | | | — | % | |
1 Per share information is calculated using the average shares outstanding method.
2 Total returns are historical and include change in share price and reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown, total returns would have been lower.
3 Portfolio turnover is calculated by dividing the lesser of total purchases or sales of portfolio securities for the reporting period by the monthly average of portfolio securities owned during the reporting period. Excluded from both the numerator and denominator are amounts relating to derivatives and securities whose maturities or expiration dates at the time of acquisition were one year or less.
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse Managed Futures Strategy Fund
Consolidated Financial Highlights
(For a Class A Share of the Fund Outstanding Throughout Each Year)
| | For the Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 9.82 | | | $ | 9.69 | | | $ | 10.41 | | | $ | 10.88 | | | $ | 11.47 | | |
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS | |
Net investment income (loss)1 | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 0.01 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | |
Net gain (loss) from investments, futures contracts, swap contracts and foreign currency related items (both realized and unrealized) | | | (0.49 | ) | | | 0.12 | | | | (0.67 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 0.48 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.54 | ) | | | 0.13 | | | | (0.72 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | 0.31 | | |
LESS DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.49 | ) | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.90 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 9.14 | | | $ | 9.82 | | | $ | 9.69 | | | $ | 10.41 | | | $ | 10.88 | | |
Total return2 | | | (5.53 | )% | | | 1.34 | % | | | (6.92 | )% | | | (1.79 | )% | | | 2.87 | % | |
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA | |
Net assets, end of year (000s omitted) | | $ | 12,506 | | | $ | 24,234 | | | $ | 50,474 | | | $ | 98,756 | | | $ | 38,060 | | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.55 | % | |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | | (0.51 | )% | | | 0.14 | % | | | (0.50 | )% | | | (1.20 | )% | | | (1.54 | )% | |
Decrease reflected in above operating expense ratios due to waivers/reimbursements | | | 0.05 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.09 | % | | | 0.05 | % | |
Portfolio turnover rate3 | | | — | % | | | — | % | | | — | % | | | — | % | | | — | % | |
1 Per share information is calculated using the average shares outstanding method.
2 Total returns are historical and include change in share price, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and no sales charge. Had certain expenses not been reduced during the years shown, total returns would have been lower.
3 Portfolio turnover is calculated by dividing the lesser of total purchases or sales of portfolio securities for the reporting period by the monthly average of portfolio securities owned during the reporting period. Excluded from both the numerator and denominator are amounts relating to derivatives and securities whose maturities or expiration dates at the time of acquisition were one year or less.
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse Managed Futures Strategy Fund
Consolidated Financial Highlights
(For a Class C Share of the Fund Outstanding Throughout Each Year)
| | For the Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 9.351 | | | $ | 9.29 | | | $ | 10.06 | | | $ | 10.60 | | | $ | 11.19 | | |
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS | |
Net investment income (loss)2 | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | |
Net gain (loss) from investments, futures contracts, swap contracts and foreign currency related items (both realized and unrealized) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | 0.12 | | | | (0.65 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 0.48 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.58 | ) | | | 0.06 | | | | (0.77 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | 0.23 | | |
LESS DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.41 | ) | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.82 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 8.70 | | | $ | 9.351 | | | $ | 9.29 | | | $ | 10.06 | | | $ | 10.60 | | |
Total return3 | | | (6.24 | )% | | | 0.65 | % | | | (7.65 | )% | | | (2.52 | )% | | | 2.13 | % | |
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA | |
Net assets, end of year (000s omitted) | | $ | 880 | | | $ | 324 | | | $ | 1,658 | | | $ | 3,365 | | | $ | 3,667 | | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | | 2.30 | % | | | 2.30 | % | | | 2.30 | % | | | 2.30 | % | | | 2.30 | % | |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | | (1.56 | )% | | | (0.64 | )% | | | (1.22 | )% | | | (2.01 | )% | | | (2.29 | )% | |
Decrease reflected in above operating expense ratios due to waivers/reimbursements | | | 0.05 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | 0.04 | % | | | 0.09 | % | | | 0.05 | % | |
Portfolio turnover rate4 | | | — | % | | | — | % | | | — | % | | | — | % | | | — | % | |
1 Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset values for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions.
2 Per share information is calculated using the average shares outstanding method.
3 Total returns are historical and include change in share price, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and no sales charge. Had certain expenses not been reduced during the years shown, total returns would have been lower.
4 Portfolio turnover is calculated by dividing the lesser of total purchases or sales of portfolio securities for the reporting period by the monthly average of portfolio securities owned during the reporting period. Excluded from both the numerator and denominator are amounts relating to derivatives and securities whose maturities or expiration dates at the time of acquisition were one year or less.
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse Managed Futures Strategy Fund
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
October 31, 2020
Credit Suisse Managed Futures Strategy Fund (the "Fund"), a series of Credit Suisse Opportunity Funds (the "Trust"), a Delaware statutory trust, is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), as a non-diversified open-end management investment company that seeks to achieve investment results that correspond generally to the risk and return patterns of managed futures funds. The Trust was organized under the laws of the State of Delaware as a business trust on May 31, 1995.
Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC ("Credit Suisse"), the investment adviser to the Fund, is registered as an investment adviser with the Securities and Exchange Commission and as a Commodity Pool Operator with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing directly and/or indirectly through the Credit Suisse Cayman Managed Futures Strategy Fund, Ltd. (the "Subsidiary"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands, in a combination of securities and derivative instruments. The Subsidiary invests in commodity-linked derivative instruments, such as swaps and futures, as well as other types of futures, swaps and options. The Subsidiary may also invest in debt securities, some of which are intended to serve as margin or collateral for the Subsidiary's derivatives positions.
The Subsidiary is managed by the same portfolio managers that manage the Fund and the accompanying financial statements reflect the financial position of the Fund and the Subsidiary and the results of operations on a consolidated basis. The consolidated financial statements include portfolio holdings of the Fund and the Subsidiary and all intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. The Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in the Subsidiary. As of October 31, 2020, the Fund held $31,315,246 in the Subsidiary, representing 10.6% of the Fund's consolidated net assets. For the year ended October 31, 2020, the net realized gain on securities and other financial instruments held in the Subsidiary was $9,995,793.
Subsequent references to the Fund within the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements collectively refer to the Fund and the Subsidiary, unless the context otherwise requires.
The Fund offers three classes of shares: Class I shares, Class A shares and Class C shares. Each class of shares represents an equal pro rata interest in the Fund, except the share classes bear different expenses. Class A shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge of up to 5.25%. Class C shares are sold subject to a contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") of 1.00% if the shares are redeemed within the first year of purchase. Class I shares are sold without a
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Credit Suisse Managed Futures Strategy Fund
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2020
Note 1. Organization (continued)
sales charge. Effective February 20, 2020, Class C shares, upon the ten year anniversary of purchase, will convert to Class A shares.
Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements. The policies are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP"). The preparation of consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Fund is considered an investment company for financial reporting purposes under GAAP and follows the accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 946 — Financial Services — Investment Companies.
A) SECURITY VALUATION — The Board of Trustees (the "Board") is responsible for the Fund's valuation process. The Board has delegated the supervision of the daily valuation process to Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC, the Fund's investment adviser ("Credit Suisse" or the "Adviser"), who has established a Pricing Committee which, pursuant to the policies adopted by the Board, is responsible for making fair valuation determinations and overseeing the Fund's pricing policies. The net asset value of the Fund is determined daily as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. (the "Exchange") on each day the Exchange is open for business. The valuations for fixed income securities (which may include, but are not limited to, corporate, government, municipal, mortgage-backed, collateralized mortgage obligations and asset-backed securities) and certain derivative instruments are typically the prices supplied by independent third party pricing services, which may use market prices or broker/dealer quotations or a variety of valuation techniques and methodologies. The independent third party pricing services use inputs that are observable such as issuer details, interest rates, yield curves, prepayment speeds, credit risks/spreads, default rates and quoted prices for similar securities. These pricing services generally price fixed income securities assuming orderly transactions of an institutional "round lot" size, but some trades occur in smaller "odd lot" sizes which may be effected at lower prices than institutional round lot trades. Structured note agreements are valued in accordance with a dealer-supplied valuation based on changes in the value of the underlying index. Futures contracts are valued
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Credit Suisse Managed Futures Strategy Fund
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2020
Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
daily at the settlement price established by the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded. Forward contracts are valued at the London closing spot rates and the London closing forward point rates on a daily basis. The currency forward contract pricing model derives the differential in point rates to the expiration date of the forward and calculates its present value. Over-the-counter derivative financial instruments, such as swap agreements, generally derive their value from underlying asset prices, indices, reference rates, and other inputs or a combination of these factors. Equity securities for which market quotations are available are valued at the last reported sales price or official closing price on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. The Fund may utilize a service provided by an independent third party which has been approved by the Board to fair value certain securities. When fair value pricing is employed, the prices of securities used by the Fund to calculate its net asset value may differ from quoted or published prices for the same securities. If independent third party pricing services are unable to supply prices for a portfolio investment, or if the prices supplied are deemed by the investment adviser to be unreliable, the market price may be determined by the investment adviser using quotations from one or more brokers/dealers or at the transaction price if the security has recently been purchased and no value has yet been obtained from a pricing service or pricing broker. When reliable prices are not readily available, such as when the value of a security has been significantly affected by events after the close of the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded, but before the Fund calculates its net asset value, these securities will be fair valued in good faith by the Pricing Committee, in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board.
The Fund uses valuation techniques to measure fair value that are consistent with the market approach and/or income approach, depending on the type of security and the particular circumstance. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable securities. The income approach uses valuation techniques to discount estimated future cash flows to present value.
GAAP established a disclosure hierarchy that categorizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to value assets and liabilities at each measurement date. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
• Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
• Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
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Credit Suisse Managed Futures Strategy Fund
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2020
Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
• Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)
The inputs or methodologies used to value securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2020 in valuing the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value:
Assets | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Total | |
Investments in Securities | |
United States Treasury Obligations | | $ | — | | | $ | 139,924,132 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 139,924,132 | | |
| | $ | — | | | $ | 139,924,132 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 139,924,132 | | |
Other Financial Instruments* | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | 3,529,255 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,529,255 | | |
Swap Contracts | | | — | | | | 5,162,117 | | | | — | | | | 5,162,117 | | |
Liabilities | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Total | |
Other Financial Instruments* | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | 2,453,883 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,453,883 | | |
* Other financial instruments include unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on futures and swap contracts.
For the year ended October 31, 2020, there were no transfers among Level 2 and Level 3. All transfers, if any, are assumed to occur at the end of the reporting period.
B) DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES — The Fund adopted amendments to authoritative guidance on disclosures about derivative instruments and hedging activities which require that a fund disclose (a) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, (b) how derivative instruments and hedging activities are accounted for and (c) how derivative instruments and related hedging activities affect a fund's financial position, financial performance and cash flows. For the year ended October 31, 2020, the Fund's derivatives did not qualify for hedge accounting as they are held at fair value.
The following table presents the fair value and the location of derivatives within the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities at October 31, 2020
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Credit Suisse Managed Futures Strategy Fund
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2020
Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
and the effect of these derivatives on the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended October 31, 2020.
Primary Underlying Risk | | Derivative Assets1 | | Derivative Liabilities1 | | Realized Gain (Loss) | | Change Unrealized Appreciation (Deprecition) | |
Foreign currency exchange rate | |
Futures contracts2 | | $ | 809,482 | | | $ | 1,785,632 | | | $ | (13,249,778 | ) | | $ | 374,652 | | |
Index Contracts | |
Futures contracts2 | | | 1,427,830 | | | | 668,251 | | | | (9,786,854 | ) | | | (2,429,930 | ) | |
Swap contracts | | | 5,162,117 | | | | — | | | | 9,995,793 | | | | (1,933,519 | ) | |
Interest rate | |
Futures contracts2 | | | 1,291,943 | | | | — | | | | (1,811,646 | ) | | | 3,664,577 | | |
Total | | $ | 8,691,372 | | | $ | 2,453,883 | | | $ | (14,852,485 | ) | | $ | (324,220 | ) | |
1 Generally, the balance sheet location for asset derivatives is receivables/net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and for liability derivatives is payables/net unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
2 Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) of futures contracts as reported in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments. Only variation margin is reported within the receivables and/or payables on the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
The notional amount of futures contracts and swap contracts open at October 31, 2020 is reflected in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments. For the year ended October 31, 2020, the Fund held average monthly notional values on a net basis of $362,272,210, $255,511,390 and $96,651,437 in long futures contracts, short futures contracts and swap contracts, respectively.
The Fund is a party to International Swap and Derivatives Association, Inc. ("ISDA") Master Agreements ("Master Agreements") with certain counterparties that govern over-the-counter derivative (including Total Return, Credit Default and Interest Rate Swaps) and foreign exchange contracts entered into by the Fund. The Master Agreements may contain provisions regarding, among other things, the parties' general obligations, representations, agreements, collateral requirements, events of default and early termination. Termination events applicable to the Fund may occur upon a decline in the Fund's net assets below a specified threshold over a certain period of time.
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Credit Suisse Managed Futures Strategy Fund
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2020
Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
The following table presents by counterparty the Fund's derivative assets, net of related collateral held by the Fund, at October 31, 2020:
Counterparty | | Gross Amount of Derivative Assets Presented in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities(a) | | Financial Instruments and Derivatives Available for Offset | | Non-Cash Collateral Received | | Cash Collateral Received(b) | | Net Amount of Derivative Assets | |
Goldman Sachs | | $ | 5,162,117 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,162,117 | | |
(a) Swap contracts are included.
(b) The actual collateral pledged may be more than the amounts shown.
C) SECURITY TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT INCOME/EXPENSE — Security transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Interest income/expense is recorded on the accrual basis. The Fund amortizes premiums and accretes discounts using the effective interest method. Dividend income/expense is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain expenses are class-specific expenses, vary by class and are charged only to that class. Income, expenses (excluding class-specific expenses) and realized/unrealized gains/losses are allocated proportionately to each class of shares based upon the relative net asset value of the outstanding shares of that class. The cost of investments sold is determined by use of the specific identification method for both financial reporting and income tax purposes. To the extent any issuer defaults or a credit event occurs that impacts the issuer, the Fund may halt any additional interest income accruals and consider the realizability of interest accrued up to the date of default or credit event.
D) DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid quarterly. Distributions of net realized capital gains, if any, are declared and paid at least annually. However, to the extent that a net realized capital gain can be reduced by a capital loss carryforward, such gain will not be distributed. Dividends and distributions to shareholders of the Fund are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
E) FEDERAL AND OTHER TAXES — No provision is made for federal taxes as it is the Fund's intention to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company ("RIC") under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), and to make the requisite distributions to its shareholders, which will be sufficient to relieve it from federal income and excise taxes.
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Credit Suisse Managed Futures Strategy Fund
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2020
Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
In order to qualify as a RIC under the Code, the Fund must meet certain requirements regarding the source of its income, the diversification of its assets and the distribution of its income. One of these requirements is that the Fund derive at least 90% of its gross income for each taxable year from dividends, interest, payments with respect to certain securities loans, gains from the sale or other disposition of stock, securities or foreign currencies, other income derived with respect to its business of investing in such stock, securities or currencies or net income derived from interests in certain publicly-traded partnerships ("Qualifying Income"). The Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") has issued a ruling that income realized from certain types of commodity-linked derivatives would not be Qualifying Income. As a result, the Fund's ability to realize income from investments in such commodity-linked derivatives as part of its investment strategy would be limited to a maximum of 10% of its gross income.
If the Fund is unable to ensure continued qualification as a RIC, the Fund may be required to change its investment objective, policies or techniques, or may be liquidated. If the Fund fails to qualify as a RIC, the Fund will be subject to federal income tax on its net income and capital gains at regular corporate rates (without reduction for distributions to shareholders). If the Fund were to fail to qualify as a RIC and become subject to federal income tax, shareholders of the Fund would be subject to the risk of diminished returns.
The Fund adopted the authoritative guidance for uncertainty in income taxes and recognizes a tax benefit or liability from an uncertain position only if it is more likely than not that the position is sustainable based solely on its technical merits and consideration of the relevant taxing authority's widely understood administrative practices and procedures. The Fund has reviewed its current tax positions and has determined that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund's financial statements. The Fund's federal and state income and federal excise tax returns for tax years for which the applicable statutes of limitations have not expired are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state departments of revenue.
F) CASH — The Fund's uninvested cash balance is held in an interest bearing variable rate demand deposit account at State Street Bank and Trust Company ("SSB"), the Fund's custodian.
G) FUTURES — The Fund may enter into futures contracts to the extent permitted by its investment policies and objectives. The Fund may use futures contracts to gain exposure to or hedge against changes in interest rates, equity
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Credit Suisse Managed Futures Strategy Fund
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2020
Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
and market price movements and/or currency risks. Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund is required to deposit cash and/or pledge U.S. Government securities as initial margin with a Futures Commission Merchant ("FCM"). Subsequent payments, which are dependent on the daily fluctuations in the value of the underlying instrument, are made or received by the Fund each day (daily variation margin) and are recorded as unrealized gains or losses in the Consolidated Statement of Operations until the contracts are closed. When the contracts are closed, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the proceeds from (or cost of) the closing transaction and the Fund's basis in the contract. Risks of entering into futures contracts for hedging purposes include the possibility that a change in the value of the contract may not correlate with the changes in the value of the underlying instruments. Futures have minimal counterparty credit risk because futures are exchange traded and the exchange's clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange-traded futures, guarantees the futures against default. In addition, the purchase of a futures contract involves the risk that the Fund could lose more than the original margin deposit and subsequent payments may be required for a futures transaction. The Fund's open futures contracts are disclosed in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments. At October 31, 2020, the amount of restricted cash held at brokers related to open futures contracts was $17,671,470.
The Commodity Exchange Act requires an FCM to segregate all customer transactions and assets from the FCM's proprietary activities. A customer's cash and other equity deposited with an FCM are considered commingled with all other customer funds subject to the FCM's segregation requirements. In the event of an FCM's insolvency, recovery may be limited to the Fund's pro-rata share of segregated customer funds available. It is possible that the recovery amount could be less than the total of cash and other equity deposited.
H) SWAPS — The Fund may enter into swap contracts either for hedging purposes or to seek to increase total return. A swap contract is an agreement that obligates two parties to exchange a series of cash flows at specified intervals based upon or calculated by reference to changes in specified prices or rates for a specified amount of an underlying asset or notional principal amount. The Fund will enter into swap contracts only on a net basis, which means that the two payment streams are netted out, with the Fund receiving or paying, as the case may be, only the net amount of the two payments. Risks may arise as a result of the failure of the counterparty to the swap contract to comply with the terms of the swap contract. The extent of the Fund's exposure
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Credit Suisse Managed Futures Strategy Fund
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2020
Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
to credit and counterparty risks is the discounted net value of the cash flows to be received from the counterparty over the contract's remaining life, to the extent that the amount is positive. These risks are mitigated by having a master netting arrangement between the Fund and the counterparty and by the posting of collateral by the counterparty to the Fund to cover the Fund's exposure to the counterparty. Therefore, the Fund considers the creditworthiness of each counterparty as well as the amounts posted by the counterparty pursuant to the master netting agreement to a swap contract in evaluating potential credit risk. Additionally, risks may arise from unanticipated movements in interest rates or in the value of the underlying reference asset or index.
The Fund may enter into total return swap contracts, involving commitments to pay interest in exchange for a market-linked return, both based on notional amounts. The Fund may invest in total return swap contracts for hedging purposes or to seek to increase total return. To the extent the total return of the security or index underlying the transaction exceeds or falls short of the offsetting interest rate obligation, the Fund will receive a payment from or make a payment to the counterparty.
The Fund records unrealized gains or losses on a daily basis representing the value and the current net receivable or payable relating to open swap contracts. Net amounts received or paid on the swap contract are recorded as realized gains or losses. Fluctuations in the value of swap contracts are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized appreciation or depreciation from swap contracts. Realized gains and losses from terminated swaps are included in net realized gains/losses from swap contracts. The Fund's open swap contracts are disclosed in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments. At October 31, 2020, the amount of restricted cash held at brokers related to open swap contracts was $0.
I) SECURITIES LENDING — The initial collateral received by the Fund is required to have a value of at least 102% of the market value of domestic securities on loan (including any accrued interest thereon) and 105% of the market value of foreign securities on loan (including any accrued interest thereon). The collateral is maintained thereafter at a value equal to at least 102% of the current market value of the securities on loan. The market value of loaned securities is determined at the close of each business day of the Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund, or excess collateral returned by the Fund, on the next business day. Cash collateral received by the Fund in connection with securities lending activity may be
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Credit Suisse Managed Futures Strategy Fund
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2020
Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
pooled together with cash collateral for other funds/portfolios advised by Credit Suisse and may be invested in a variety of investments, including funds advised by SSB, the Fund's securities lending agent, or money market instruments. However, in the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings.
SSB has been engaged by the Fund to act as the Fund's securities lending agent. The Fund's securities lending arrangement provides that the Fund and SSB will share the net income earned from securities lending activities. Securities lending income is accrued as earned. At October 31, 2020 and during the year ended October 31, 2020, there were no securities out on loan.
J) OTHER — In the normal course of business the Fund trades financial instruments and enters into financial transactions for which risk of potential loss exists due to changes in the market (market risk) or failure of the other party to a transaction to perform (credit risk). Similar to credit risk, the Fund may be exposed to counterparty risk, including with respect to securities lending, or the risk that an institution or other entity with which the Fund has unsettled or open transactions will default. The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets recorded in the consolidated financial statements. Financial assets, which potentially expose the Fund to credit risk, consist principally of cash due from counterparties and investments. The extent of the Fund's exposure to credit and counterparty risks in respect to these financial assets approximates their carrying value as recorded in the Fund's Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
K) RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS — In August 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework — Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement ("ASU 2018-13"). The update provides guidance that eliminates, adds and modifies certain disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. ASU 2018-13 will be effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019. Management is currently assessing the potential impact of these changes to future financial statements.
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Credit Suisse Managed Futures Strategy Fund
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2020
Note 3. Transactions with Affiliates and Related Parties
Credit Suisse serves as investment adviser and co-administrator for the Fund. For its investment advisory and administration services, Credit Suisse is entitled to receive a fee from the Fund at an annualized rate of 1.04% of the Fund's average daily net assets. For the year ended October 31, 2020, investment advisory and administration fees earned and fees waived/expenses reimbursed by Credit Suisse were $3,117,486 and $155,180, respectively. Credit Suisse has contractually agreed to limit expenses so that the Fund's annual operating expenses do not exceed 1.30% of the Fund's average daily net assets for Class I shares, 1.55% of the Fund's average daily net assets for Class A shares, and 2.30% of the Fund's average daily net assets for Class C shares. The Fund is authorized to reimburse Credit Suisse for management fees previously limited and/or for expenses previously reimbursed by Credit Suisse, provided, however, that any reimbursements must be paid at a date not more than thirty-six months following the applicable month during which such fees were limited or expenses were reimbursed by Credit Suisse and the reimbursements do not cause the Fund to exceed the applicable expense limitation in the contract at the time the fees are recouped. This contract may not be terminated before February 28, 2022.
The amounts waived and reimbursed by Credit Suisse, which are available for potential future recoupment by Credit Suisse, and the expiration schedule at October 31, 2020 are as follows:
| | Fee waivers/ expense reimbursements subject to recoupment | | Expires October 31, 2021* | | Expires October 31, 2022* | | Expires October 31, 2023 | |
Class I | | $ | 184,051 | | | $ | 37,859 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 146,192 | | |
Class A | | | 21,070 | | | | 12,286 | | | | — | | | | 8,784 | | |
Class C | | | 715 | | | | 511 | | | | — | | | | 204 | | |
Totals | | $ | 205,836 | | | $ | 50,656 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 155,180 | | |
* The Subsidiary expenses are not eligible for recoupment.
For its co-administrative services, SSB receives a fee, exclusive of out-of-pocket expenses, calculated in total for all the Credit Suisse funds/portfolios co-administered by SSB and allocated based upon the relative average net assets of each fund/portfolio, subject to an annual minimum fee. For the year
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Credit Suisse Managed Futures Strategy Fund
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2020
Note 3. Transactions with Affiliates and Related Parties (continued)
ended October 31, 2020, co-administrative services fees earned by SSB (including out-of-pocket expenses) with respect to the Fund were $44,991.
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC ("CSSU"), an affiliate of Credit Suisse, serves as the distributor of the Fund's shares. Pursuant to a distribution plan adopted by the Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, CSSU receives fees for its distribution services. These fees are calculated at an annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Class A shares. For the Class C shares, the fee is calculated at an annual rate of 1.00% of the average daily net assets. For the year ended October 31, 2020, the Fund paid Rule 12b-1 distribution fees of $42,385 for Class A shares and $3,935 for Class C shares. Class I shares are not subject to Rule 12b-1 distribution fees.
Certain brokers, dealers and financial representatives provide transfer agent-related services to the Fund and receive compensation from the Fund. For the year ended October 31, 2020, the Fund paid $332,134, which is included within transfer agent fees.
There were no commissions earned on the sale of Class A and Class C shares.
Note 4. Line of Credit
The Fund, together with other funds/portfolios advised by Credit Suisse (collectively, the "Participating Funds"), participates in a committed, unsecured line of credit facility ("Credit Facility"), with SSB in an aggregated amount of $250 million for temporary or emergency purposes under a first-come, first-served basis. Under the terms of the Credit Facility, the Participating Funds pay an aggregate commitment fee on the average unused amount of the Credit Facility, which is allocated among the Participating Funds in such manner as is determined by the governing Boards of the Participating Funds. In addition, the Participating Funds pay interest on borrowings at either the Overnight Federal Funds rate or the Overnight LIBOR rate plus a spread. At October 31, 2020 and during the year ended October 31, 2020, the Fund had no borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2020
Note 5. Purchases and Sales of Securities
For the year ended October 31, 2020, purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) and U.S. Government and Agency Obligations were as follows:
Investment Securities | | U.S. Government/ Agency Obligations | |
Purchases | | Sales | | Purchases | | Sales | |
$ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | | |
Note 6. Capital Share Transactions
The Fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of full and fractional shares of beneficial interest, $.001 par value per share. The Fund offers Class I, Class A and Class C shares. Transactions in capital shares for each class of the Fund were as follows:
| | Class I | |
| | For the Year Ended October 31, 2020 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2019 | |
| | Shares | | Value | | Shares | | Value | |
Shares sold | | | 19,547,998 | | | $ | 184,362,937 | | | | 20,828,825 | | | $ | 208,889,608 | | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends | | | 527,497 | | | | 5,121,989 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Shares redeemed | | | (21,621,662 | ) | | | (204,884,402 | ) | | | (12,054,533 | ) | | | (120,020,953 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (1,546,167 | ) | | $ | (15,399,476 | ) | | | 8,774,292 | | | $ | 88,868,655 | | |
| | Class A | |
| | For the Year Ended October 31, 2020 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2019 | |
| | Shares | | Value | | Shares | | Value | |
Shares sold | | | 703,557 | | | $ | 6,656,657 | | | | 934,751 | | | $ | 9,263,794 | | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends | | | 28,998 | | | | 278,377 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Shares redeemed | | | (1,832,787 | ) | | | (17,301,635 | ) | | | (3,676,154 | ) | | | (36,255,502 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (1,100,232 | ) | | $ | (10,366,601 | ) | | | (2,741,403 | ) | | $ | (26,991,708 | ) | |
| | Class C | |
| | For the Year Ended October 31, 2020 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2019 | |
| | Shares | | Value | | Shares | | Value | |
Shares sold | | | 81,189 | | | $ | 715,500 | | | | 4,737 | | | $ | 43,600 | | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends | | | 219 | | | | 2,012 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Shares redeemed | | | (14,924 | ) | | | (131,245 | ) | | | (148,468 | ) | | | (1,379,865 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 66,484 | | | $ | 586,267 | | | | (143,731 | ) | | $ | (1,336,265 | ) | |
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2020
Note 6. Capital Share Transactions (continued)
On October 31, 2020, the number of shareholders that held 5% or more of the outstanding shares of each class of the Fund was as follows:
| | Number of Shareholders | | Approximate Percentage of Outstanding Shares | |
Class I | | | 5 | | | | 90 | % | |
Class A | | | 1 | | | | 56 | % | |
Class C | | | 2 | | | | 93 | % | |
The Fund's performance may be negatively impacted in the event one or more of the Fund's greater than 5% shareholders were to redeem at a given time. Some of the shareholders may be omnibus accounts, which hold shares on behalf of individual shareholders.
Note 7. Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders
Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
The tax character of dividends paid by the Fund during the fiscal years ended October 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, was as follows:
| | Ordinary Income | |
| | 2020 | | 2019 | |
| | | | $ | 5,702,436 | | | $ | 0 | | |
The tax basis components of distributable earnings differ from the amounts reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities by temporary book/tax differences. These differences are primarily due to differing treatments of futures contracts marked to market and deferred operational expenses. At October 31, 2020, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
Accumulated net realized loss | | $ | (33,000,164 | ) | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (107,887 | ) | |
| | $ | (33,108,051 | ) | |
At October 31, 2020, the Fund had $24,377,533, of unlimited short-term capital loss carryforwards and $8,622,631 of unlimited long-term capital loss carryforwards available to offset possible future capital gains.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2020
Note 7. Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders (continued)
At October 31, 2020, the cost and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and derivatives for income tax purposes were as follows:
Cost of Investments | | $ | 172,457,245 | | |
Unrealized appreciation | | $ | 2,311,362 | | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (2,453,883 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | $ | (142,521 | ) | |
To adjust for current period permanent book/tax differences which arose principally from differing book/tax treatment of foreign currency gain (loss), net operating losses, and Subsidiary accumulative income (loss), paid-in capital was credited $6,759,788 and distributable earnings (loss) was charged $6,759,788. Net assets were not affected by this reclassifications.
Note 8. Contingencies
In the normal course of business, the Fund may provide general indemnifications pursuant to certain contracts and organizational documents. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund and, therefore, cannot be estimated; however, based on experience, the risk of loss from such claims is considered remote.
Note 9. Subsequent Events
In preparing the financial statements as of October 31, 2020, management considered the impact of subsequent events for potential recognition or disclosure in these financial statements through the date of release of this report. No such events requiring recognition or disclosure were identified through the date of the release of this report.
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Credit Suisse Managed Futures Strategy Fund
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees of Credit Suisse Opportunity Funds and Shareholders
of Credit Suisse Managed Futures Strategy Fund
Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated statement of assets and liabilities, including the consolidated schedule of investments, of Credit Suisse Managed Futures Strategy Fund (one of the funds constituting Credit Suisse Opportunity Funds, referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of October 31, 2020, the related consolidated statements of operations and changes in net assets, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for the year ended October 31, 2020 (collectively referred to as the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of October 31, 2020, and the results of its operations, changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for the year ended October 31, 2020 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The consolidated financial statements of the Fund as of and for the year ended October 31, 2019 and the consolidated financial highlights for each of the periods ended on or prior to October 31, 2019 (not presented herein, other than the consolidated statement of changes in net assets and the consolidated financial highlights) were audited by other auditors whose report dated December 20, 2019 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements and consolidated financial highlights.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund's financial statements based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.
Our audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2020 by correspondence with the custodian, and brokers, when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
New York, New York
December 23, 2020
We have served as the auditor of one or more Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC investment companies since 2020.
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Information Concerning Trustees and Officers (unaudited)
Name, Address (Year of Birth) | | Position(s) Held with Fund | | Term of Office1 and Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Trusteeships Held by Trustee During Past Five Years | |
Independent Trustees | | | | | | | | | | | |
Laura A. DeFelice c/o Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC Attn: General Counsel Eleven Madison Avenue New York, New York 10010 (1959) | | Trustee, Nominating and Audit Committee member | | Since 2017 | | Partner of Acacia Properties LLC (multi-family and commercial real estate ownership and operation) from 2008 to present; Stonegate Advisors LLC (renewable energy and energy efficiency) from 2007 to present. | | | 9 | | | None | |
Jeffrey E. Garten c/o Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC Attn: General Counsel Eleven Madison Avenue New York, New York 10010 (1946) | | Trustee, Nominating and Audit Committee member | | Since Fund Inception | | Dean Emeritus of Yale School of Management from July 2015 to present; The Juan Trippe Professor in the Practice of International Trade, Finance and Business, Yale School of Management, from July 2005 to July 2015; Partner and Chairman of Garten Rothkopf (consulting firm) from October 2005 to June 2017. | | | 9 | | | Director of Aetna, Inc. (insurance company) from January 1999 to 2019; Director of CarMax Group (used car dealers) from January 2002 to 2019; Director of Miller Buckfire & Co., LLC (financial restructuring) from January 2008 to 2019. | |
1 Subject to the Trust's retirement policy, each Trustee may continue to serve as a Trustee until the last day of the calendar year in which the applicable Trustee attains age 75. Officer serves until his or her respective successor has been duly elected and qualified.
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Information Concerning Trustees and Officers (unaudited) (continued)
Name, Address (Year of Birth) | | Position(s) Held with Fund | | Term of Office1 and Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Trusteeships Held by Trustee During Past Five Years | |
Independent Trustees | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mahendra R. Gupta c/o Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC Attn: General Counsel Eleven Madison Avenue New York, New York 10010 (1956) | | Trustee, Nominating Committee member and Audit Committee Chairman | | Since 2017 | | Professor, Washington University in St. Louis from July 1990 to present; Dean of Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis from July 2005 to July 2016; Partner, R.J. Mithaiwala (food manufacturing and retail, India) from March 1977 to present; Partner, F.F.B. Corporation (agriculture, India) from March 1977 to present; Partner, RPMG Research Corporation (benchmark research) from July 2001 to present. | | | 9 | | | Director of Caleres Inc. (footwear) from May 2012 to present; Director of Koch Development Corporation (real estate development) from November 2017 to present; Director of Supernova (fin-tech) from June 2014 to September 2018. | |
1 Subject to the Trust's retirement policy, each Trustee may continue to serve as a Trustee until the last day of the calendar year in which the applicable Trustee attains age 75. Officer serves until his or her respective successor has been duly elected and qualified.
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Information Concerning Trustees and Officers (unaudited) (continued)
Name, Address (Year of Birth) | | Position(s) Held with Fund | | Term of Office1 and Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Trusteeships Held by Trustee During Past Five Years | |
Independent Trustees | | | | | | | | | | | |
Steven N. Rappaport c/o Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC Attn: General Counsel Eleven Madison Avenue New York, New York 10010 (1948) | | Chairman of the Board, Nominating Committee Chairman and Audit Committee member | | Trustee since Fund Inception and Chairman since 2005 | | Partner of Lehigh Court, LLC and RZ Capital (private investment firms) from July 2002 to present; Partner of Backstage Acquisition Holdings, LLC (publication job postings) from November 2013 to 2018. | | | 9 | | | Director of Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund, Inc., (a closed-end investment company); Director of Aberdeen Funds (20 open-end portfolios); Director of iCAD, Inc. (surgical & medical instruments & apparatus company) from 2006 to 2018. | |
Interested Trustee | | | | | | | | | | | |
John G. Popp2 Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC Eleven Madison Avenue New York, New York 10010 (1956) | | Trustee, Chief Executive Officer and President | | Trustee since 2017 Chief Executive Officer and President since 2010 | | Managing Director of Credit Suisse; Global Head and Chief Investment Officer of the Credit Investments Group; Associated with Credit Suisse or its predecessor since 1997; Officer of other Credit Suisse Funds. | | | 9 | | | None. | |
1 Subject to the Trust's retirement policy, each Trustee may continue to serve as a Trustee until the last day of the calendar year in which the applicable Trustee attains age 75. Officer serves until his or her respective successor has been duly elected and qualified.
2 Mr. Popp is an "interested person" of the Trust, as defined in the 1940 Act, by virtue of his current position as an officer of Credit Suisse.
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Information Concerning Trustees and Officers (unaudited) (continued)
Name, Address (Year of Birth) | | Position(s) Held with Fund | | Term of Office1 and Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | |
Officers* | | | | | | | |
Emidio Morizio Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC Eleven Madison Avenue New York, New York 10010 (1966) | | Chief Compliance Officer | | Since Fund Inception | | Managing Director and Global Head of Compliance of Credit Suisse since 2010; Associated with Credit Suisse since July 2000; Officer of other Credit Suisse Funds. | |
Lou Anne McInnis Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC Eleven Madison Avenue New York, New York 10010 (1959) | | Chief Legal Officer | | Since 2015 | | Director of Credit Suisse; Associated with Credit Suisse since April 2015; Counsel at DLA Piper US LLP from 2011 to April 2015; Associated with Morgan Stanley Investment Management from 1997 to 2010; Officer of other Credit Suisse Funds. | |
Omar Tariq Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC Eleven Madison Avenue New York, New York 10010 (1983) | | Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | | Since 2019 | | Director of Credit Suisse since March 2019; Senior Manager of PriceWaterhouseCoopers, LLP from September 2010 to March 2019; Officer of other Credit Suisse Funds. | |
Karen Regan Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC Eleven Madison Avenue New York, New York 10010 (1963) | | Vice President and Secretary | | Since 2010 | | Vice President of Credit Suisse; Associated with Credit Suisse since December 2004; Officer of other Credit Suisse Funds. | |
1 Subject to the Trust's retirement policy, each Trustee may continue to serve as a Trustee until the last day of the calendar year in which the applicable Trustee attains age 75. Officer serves until his or her respective successor has been duly elected and qualified.
* The officers of the Fund shown are officers that make policy decisions.
The Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees and is available, without charge, upon request, by calling 877-870-2874.
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Proxy Voting and Portfolio Holdings Information (unaudited)
Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies related to its portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30 of each year, as well as the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities are available:
• By calling 1-877-870-2874
• On the Fund's website, www.credit-suisse.com/us/funds
• On the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission, www.sec.gov
The Fund files a complete schedule of its portfolio holdings for the first and third quarters of its fiscal year with the SEC as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT, and for reporting periods ended prior to March 31, 2019, filed such information on Form N-Q. The Fund's Forms N-PORT and N-Q are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
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CREDIT SUISSE FUNDS
Annual Report
October 31, 2020
n CREDIT SUISSE
MULTIALTERNATIVE STRATEGY FUND
Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund's shareholder reports will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC or from your financial intermediary, such as a broker-dealer or bank. Instead, the reports will be made available on a website, and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.
You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you hold accounts directly with the Fund, you can call 877-870-2874 to inform Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC that you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you hold accounts through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue to receive paper copies of your shareholder reports. Please note that not all financial intermediaries may offer this service. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds advised by Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC, or all funds held with your financial intermediary, as applicable.
If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive electronic delivery of shareholder reports and other communications by: (i) accessing the Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC website at www.credit-suisse.com/us/funds and logging into your accounts, if you hold accounts directly with the Fund, or (ii) contacting your financial intermediary, if you hold accounts through a financial intermediary. Please note that not all financial intermediaries may offer this service.
The Fund's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses (which should be considered carefully before investing), and more complete information about the Fund, are provided in the Prospectus, which should be read carefully before investing. You may obtain additional copies by calling 877-870-2874 or by visiting our website at www.credit-suisse.com/us/funds.
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Distributor, is located at Eleven Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Credit Suisse Funds are advised by Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC.
Investors in the Credit Suisse Funds should be aware that they may be eligible to purchase Class I shares (where offered) directly or through certain intermediaries. Such shares are not subject to a sales charge. Investors in the Credit Suisse Funds should also be aware that they may be eligible for a reduction or waiver of the sales charge with respect to Class A or C shares (where offered). For more information, please review the relevant prospectuses or consult your financial representative.
Fund shares are not deposits or other obligations of Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC ("Credit Suisse") or any affiliate, are not FDIC-insured and are not guaranteed by Credit Suisse or any affiliate. Fund investments are subject to investment risks, including loss of your investment.
Credit Suisse Multialternative Strategy Fund
Annual Investment Adviser's Report
October 31, 2020 (unaudited)
November 30, 2020
Dear Shareholder:
We are pleased to present this Annual Report covering the activities of the Credit Suisse Multialternative Strategy Fund (the "Fund") for the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020.
Performance Summary
11/01/19 – 10/31/20
Fund & Benchmarks | | Performance | |
Class I1 | | | 1.46 | % | |
Class A1,2 | | | 1.10 | % | |
ICE BoFA 3-Month Treasury Bill Index3 | | | 0.90 | % | |
Credit Suisse Liquid Alternative Beta Index5 | | | 3.70 | % | |
Performance shown for the Fund's Class A shares does not reflect sales charges, which are a maximum of 5.25%.2
Market Review: A Period Marked By One Constant — Change
The annual period ended October 31, 2020 was an interesting one for Multialternative strategies, with the ICE BofA US 3-Month Treasury Bill Index gaining 0.90% and the Credit Suisse Liquid Alternative Beta Index gaining 3.70% over the same period. The Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index, a previous benchmark of the Fund, was up 1.59% for the 1-year period ended October 31, 2020.
While 2019 was dogged by trade tensions and political risk that hammered business confidence globally, in sharp contrast, consumer spending remained strong and stock markets in the US recorded new highs. The latter part of Q4 2019 saw a further boost for the markets as the US and China struck a partial trade deal easing trade tensions.
During Q1 2020, sentiment deteriorated on news of the escalating spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) with risk assets experiencing sharp sell-offs. March 2020 proved to be a period of historic stress for markets around the world. Global equities posted the worst monthly decline since October 2008, and the VIX reached its highest recorded level. Fixed income instruments rallied and yields on benchmark Treasuries plunged to record lows in response to the ongoing flight-to-safety. The US dollar appreciated against major currencies as investors braced for prolonged uncertainty and governments tightened lockdowns and launched monetary and fiscal measures to fight the pandemic. Growing global economic uncertainty led to a risk-off stance and weakening demand for energy amidst tension in the Middle East.
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Annual Investment Adviser's Report (continued)
October 31, 2020 (unaudited)
Markets about-turned during Q2 2020, recovering from the steep Q1 declines, as investors focused on the prospects of an economic rebound. Progress on relaxation of lockdown restrictions underpinned the rally in riskier assets. Equities posted strong gains and US Dollar declined as investors absorbed better-than-expected economic data in spite of concerns over the pandemic and fraying trade relations with China. Government bonds delivered positive returns as uncertainty around the development of a vaccine gave risk appetites a reality check. Oil experienced gains during Q2 2020 while facing headwinds in the form of a continued supply glut and dampened demand.
Global equity performance varied across regions during Q3 2020 against a backdrop of contrasting economic developments and mixed pandemic news-flow. Growth rate in COVID-19 cases in the US came down sharply during the summer while European countries, on the other hand, experienced a resurgence. Markets remained buoyant, underpinned by hopes of a vaccine. Sovereign yields were bounded as central bank policy remained dovish and global macroeconomic developments were mixed. The US Dollar declined on expectations of continued accommodative monetary policy and rising inflationary pressures. Commodities, as measured by the Bloomberg Commodities Index, delivered strong positive returns, aided in part by US dollar weakness.
During October, investors were buffeted by market gyrations caused by news around vaccine development efforts and uncertainty around the potential results of an expected-to-be-cliffhanger US presidential election. Global stocks declined as virus cases surged. Possibility of failure of expansion of fiscal stimulus exacerbated the impact in the US. A pronounced risk-off tone developed in both commodity and credit markets.
Strategic Review and Outlook
The Credit Suisse Multialternative Strategy Fund is designed to provide investors with efficient exposure to a variety of investment strategies spanning a broad range of markets and asset classes.
For the annual period ended October 31, 2020, the Fund's Class I shares outperformed its benchmark.
Towards the latter part of Q4 2019, our models identified a shift in market regime from predominantly transitory to predominantly expansionary. This switch occurred against a backdrop of easing central bank policy, diminishing political tensions, and moderation in macro-economic signals. During Q4 2019, strategies linked to credit default risk and the term structure spread in sovereign bonds were major contributors.
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Annual Investment Adviser's Report (continued)
October 31, 2020 (unaudited)
During Q1 2020, the Fund reduced Corporate exposures in favor of Sovereign and Real Asset exposures. Allocation to Tactical strategies (Flow, Intermediation, and Positioning), which focus on market structure and the behavior of market agents, rose relative to Fundamental strategies (Carry and Valuation), which focus on price and relative price determinants. Flow strategies, which take price discovery process risk and seek to exploit lead-lag effects attributable to the heterogeneity of physical and informational resource constraints among market participants, provided the largest positive contribution. Valuation strategies, which express a view that market pricing is inefficient on the basis of an alternative appraisal methodology and seek to profit from that inefficiency, implicitly taking appraisal risk, detracted the most from performance.
During Q2 2020, the Fund reduced Sovereign exposures in favor of Corporate and Real Asset exposures. Positions in Tactical strategies were up-weighted relative to Fundamental strategies. The period saw improving market sentiment, and the emergence of a predominantly transitory market environment, which contrasted with the contractionary market conditions at the end of Q1 2020. As economies reopened and economic data showed better-than-expected improvement, equity markets recovered losses while bonds continued to make gains. Carry strategies, which assume market pricing is efficient and accept absolute or relative price risk for a return if pricing remains consistent, provided the largest positive contribution while Positioning exposures, which take price elasticity risk, and express a view that market positioning imbalances engender skews in the probability distributions of assets price returns, detracted most.
During Q3 2020, the Fund reduced Real Asset and Sovereign exposures in favor of Corporate exposures. Positions in Tactical strategies were down-weighted relative to Fundamental strategies. Positioning exposures suffered losses which Intermediation strategies, which take inventory risk and extract economic rent for supplying balance sheet to the market and bridging temporal gaps in supply and demand, and Flow exposures partially offset with modest gains. The largest contribution came from Sovereign Flow and Sovereign Intermediation strategies while Real Positioning and Real Carry detracted the most.
During October, Carry strategies suffered, with Real Asset exposures detracting the most. Corporate Carry exposures also declined, as Real Asset Positioning strategies profited.
We continue to believe that the unique return profile of Multialternative strategy may appeal to investors interested in a core multi-strategy portfolio that seeks to provide breadth and balance, and draws on many hedge fund styles to offer diversification benefits to traditional portfolios.
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Annual Investment Adviser's Report (continued)
October 31, 2020 (unaudited)
The Quantitative Investment Strategies Group
Yung-Shin Kung
Sheel Dhande
The Fund is non-diversified, which means it may invest a greater proportion of its assets in the securities of a smaller number of issuers than a diversified mutual fund and may therefore be subject to greater volatility. The Fund's investment in alternative instruments may subject the Fund to greater volatility than investments in traditional securities, particularly in investments involving leverage.
The use of alternative assets and strategies entails substantial risks, including risk of loss of principal, arbitrage or fundamental risk, below investment grade securities risk, commodity exposure risks, credit risk, derivatives risk, exchange-traded notes risk, fixed income risk, foreign securities risk, forwards risk, futures contracts risk, interest rate risk, leveraging risk, market risk, non-diversified status, options risk, portfolio turnover risk, risks of investing in other funds, small- and mid- cap stock risk, speculative exposure risk, subsidiary risk, swap agreements risk and tax risk. For a detailed discussion of these and other risks, please refer to the Fund's Prospectus, which should be read carefully before investing.
In addition to historical information, this report contains forward-looking statements, which may concern, among other things, domestic and foreign markets, industry and economic trends and developments and government regulation, and their potential impact on the Fund's investments. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and actual trends, developments and regulations in the future, and their impact on the Fund, could be materially different from those projected, anticipated or implied. The Fund has no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements.
The views of the Fund's management are as of the date of this letter and the Fund holdings described in this document are as of October 31, 2020; these views and Fund holdings may have changed subsequent to these dates. Nothing in this document is a recommendation to purchase or sell securities.
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Annual Investment Adviser's Report (continued)
October 31, 2020 (unaudited)
Comparison of Change in Value of $10,000 Investment in the
Credit Suisse Multialternative Strategy Fund1 Class I shares, Class A shares2, the ICE BofA 3-Month Treasury Bill Index3, the Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index4 and the Credit Suisse Liquid Alternative Beta Index5 from Inception (03/30/12)

1 Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements reduce expenses for the Fund, without which performance would be lower. The Fund has entered into a written contract limiting operating expenses to 0.85% of the Fund's average daily net assets for Class I shares and 1.10% of the Fund's average daily net assets for Class A shares at least through February 28, 2022. This limit excludes certain expenses, as set forth in the Fund's Prospectus.
2 Total return for the Fund's Class A shares for the reporting period, based on offering price (including maximum sales charge of 5.25%), was (4.21)%.
3 The ICE BofA 3-Month Treasury Bill Index is comprised of a single issue purchased at the beginning of the month and held for a full month. Each month the index is rebalanced and the issue selected is the outstanding Treasury Bill that matures closest to, but not beyond 3 months from the rebalancing date. The index does not have transaction costs and investors may not invest directly in the index.
4 Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index is compiled by Credit Suisse Hedge Index LLC. It is an asset-weighted hedge fund index and includes only hedge funds. It is rebalanced quarterly, is shown net of all performance fees and provides a rules-based and investable index, enabling investors to utilize the performance of a diversified market barometer for the hedge fund industry. It is the exclusive property of Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC. The index does not have transaction costs. Effective February 28, 2020, the ICE BofA 3-Month Treasury Bill Index replaced the Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index as the broad-based securities market index against which the fund measures its performance. Credit Suisse believes the ICE BofA 3-Month Treasury Bill Index is more relevant to the fund's new investment objective and principal investment strategies.
5 The Credit Suisse Liquid Alternative Beta Index reflects the return of a dynamic basket of liquid, investable market factors selected and weighted in accordance with an algorithm that aims to approximate the aggregate returns of the universe of hedge fund managers as represented by the Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index. The index does not have transaction costs and investors may not invest directly in the index.
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Annual Investment Adviser's Report (continued)
October 31, 2020 (unaudited)
Average Annual Returns as of October 31, 20201
| | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | Since Inception2 | |
Class I | | | 1.46 | % | | | 1.13 | % | | | 1.83 | % | |
Class A Without Sales Charge | | | 1.10 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | | 1.56 | % | |
Class A With Maximum Sales Charge | | | (4.21 | )% | | | (0.23 | )% | | | 0.93 | % | |
Returns represent past performance and include change in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions, if any. Past performance cannot guarantee future results. The current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Returns and share price will fluctuate, and redemption value may be more or less than original cost. The performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Performance information current to the most recent month end is available at www.credit-suisse.com/us/funds.
The annualized gross expense ratios are 1.94% for Class I shares and 2.19% for Class A shares. The annualized net expense ratios after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements are 0.85% for Class I shares and 1.10% for Class A.
1 Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements reduce expenses for the Fund, without which performance would be lower. The Fund has entered into a written contract limiting operating expenses to 0.85% of the Fund's average daily net assets for Class I shares and 1.10% of the Fund's average daily net assets for Class A shares at least through February 28, 2022. This limit excludes certain expenses, as set forth in the Fund's Prospectus.
2 Inception Date: March 30, 2012.
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Annual Investment Adviser's Report (continued)
October 31, 2020 (unaudited)
Information About Your Fund's Expenses
As an investor of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: ongoing expenses and transaction costs. Ongoing expenses include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees and other Fund expenses. Examples of transaction costs include sales charges (loads), redemption fees and account maintenance fees, which are not shown in this section and which would result in higher total expenses. The following table is intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these expenses with the ongoing expenses of investing in other mutual funds. The table is based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six months ended October 31, 2020.
The table illustrates your Fund's expenses in two ways:
• Actual Fund Return. This helps you estimate the actual dollar amount of ongoing expenses paid on a $1,000 investment in the Fund using the Fund's actual return during the period. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line.
• Hypothetical 5% Fund Return. This helps you to compare the Fund's ongoing expenses with those of other mutual funds using the Fund's actual expense ratio and a hypothetical rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. Examples using a 5% hypothetical fund return may be found in the shareholder reports of other mutual funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
Please note that the expenses shown in these tables are meant to highlight your ongoing expenses only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption fees. If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher. The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line of the tables is useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help you determine the relative total expenses of owning different funds.
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Annual Investment Adviser's Report (continued)
October 31, 2020 (unaudited)
Expenses and Value for a $1,000 Investment
for the six-month period ended October 31, 2020
Actual Fund Return | | Class I | | Class A | |
Beginning Account Value 05/01/20 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | |
Ending Account Value 10/31/20 | | $ | 955.90 | | | $ | 954.30 | | |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | | $ | 4.18 | | | $ | 5.40 | | |
Hypothetical 5% Fund Return | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | |
Beginning Account Value 05/01/20 | | $ | 1,020.86 | | | $ | 1,019.61 | | |
Ending Account Value 10/31/20 | | $ | 4.32 | | | $ | 5.58 | | |
| | Class I | | Class A | |
Annualized Expense Ratios* | | | 0.85 | % | | | 1.10 | % | |
* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio for each share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 to reflect the one-half year period.
The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" and the "Annualized Expense Ratios" in the tables are based on actual expenses paid by the Fund during the period, net of fee waivers and/or actual expense reimbursements, if applicable. If those fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements had not been in effect, the Fund's actual expenses would have been higher. Expenses do not reflect additional charges and expenses that are, or may be, imposed under the variable contracts or plans. Such charges and expenses are described in the prospectus of the insurance company separate account or in the plan documents or other informational materials supplied by plan sponsors. The Fund's expenses should be considered with these charges and expenses in evaluating the overall cost of investing in the separate account.
For more information, please refer to the Fund's Prospectus.
Investment Type Breakdown**
Common Stocks | | | 7.35 | % | |
Exchange-Traded Funds | | | 20.42 | | |
United States Treasury Obligations | | | 72.23 | | |
Total | | | 100.00 | % | |
** Expressed as a percentage of total investments (excluding securities lending collateral, if applicable) and may vary over time.
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Consolidated Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2020
| | Number of Shares | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS (4.8%) | |
BELGIUM (0.1%) | |
Insurance (0.0%) | |
Ageas S.A. | | | 385 | | | $ | 15,506 | | |
Media (0.1%) | |
Telenet Group Holding NV | | | 404 | | | | 15,541 | | |
| | | 31,047 | | |
CANADA (0.1%) | |
Capital Markets (0.0%) | |
CI Financial Corp. | | | 1,237 | | | | 14,408 | | |
IT Services (0.0%) | |
CGI, Inc.(1) | | | 231 | | | | 14,322 | | |
Metals/Mining (0.1%) | |
Teck Resources Ltd., Class B | | | 1,127 | | | | 14,800 | | |
| | | 43,530 | | |
DENMARK (0.2%) | |
Air Freight & Logistics (0.0%) | |
DSV Panalpina AS | | | 96 | | | | 15,577 | | |
Beverages (0.0%) | |
Carlsberg AS, Class B | | | 116 | | | | 14,689 | | |
Chemicals (0.0%) | |
Novozymes AS, Class B | | | 249 | | | | 14,977 | | |
Healthcare Equipment & Supplies (0.1%) | |
Demant AS(1) | | | 499 | | | | 15,756 | | |
Marine (0.1%) | |
AP Moller - Maersk AS, Class A | | | 11 | | | | 16,266 | | |
AP Moller - Maersk AS, Class B | | | 10 | | | | 16,028 | | |
| | | 32,294 | | |
Pharmaceuticals (0.0%) | |
Novo Nordisk AS, Class B | | | 227 | | | | 14,476 | | |
| | | 107,769 | | |
FRANCE (0.1%) | |
Aerospace & Defense (0.1%) | |
Safran S.A.(1) | | | 159 | | | | 16,774 | | |
Electrical Equipment (0.0%) | |
Schneider Electric SE | | | 124 | | | | 15,069 | | |
Entertainment (0.0%) | |
Vivendi S.A. | | | 562 | | | | 16,224 | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (0.0%) | |
Total SE | | | 456 | | | | 13,818 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2020
| | Number of Shares | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | |
FRANCE | |
Real Estate Investment Trust (0.0%) | |
Klepierre S.A. | | | 1,113 | | | $ | 14,104 | | |
| | | 75,989 | | |
GERMANY (0.1%) | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services (0.0%) | |
United Internet AG, Reg S | | | 412 | | | | 14,451 | | |
Insurance (0.1%) | |
Allianz SE, Reg S | | | 82 | | | | 14,447 | | |
Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG in Muenchen, Reg S | | | 62 | | | | 14,534 | | |
| | | 28,981 | | |
| | | 43,432 | | |
IRELAND (0.1%) | |
Building Products (0.0%) | |
Johnson Controls International PLC | | | 387 | | | | 16,335 | | |
Chemicals (0.0%) | |
Linde PLC | | | 69 | | | | 15,204 | | |
Electrical Equipment (0.0%) | |
Eaton Corp. PLC | | | 155 | | | | 16,087 | | |
Insurance (0.0%) | |
Aon PLC | | | 78 | | | | 14,353 | | |
Machinery (0.1%) | |
Pentair PLC | | | 347 | | | | 17,267 | | |
| | | 79,246 | | |
ITALY (0.0%) | |
Automobiles (0.0%) | |
Ferrari NV | | | 85 | | | | 15,166 | | |
JERSEY (0.1%) | |
Containers & Packaging (0.0%) | |
Amcor PLC | | | 1,487 | | | | 15,509 | | |
Media (0.1%) | |
WPP PLC | | | 2,027 | | | | 16,159 | | |
Trading Companies & Distributors (0.0%) | |
Ferguson PLC | | | 155 | | | | 15,365 | | |
| | | 47,033 | | |
NETHERLANDS (0.2%) | |
Chemicals (0.0%) | |
Akzo Nobel NV | | | 155 | | | | 14,912 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2020
| | Number of Shares | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | |
NETHERLANDS | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services (0.1%) | |
Altice Europe NV(1) | | | 3,265 | | | $ | 16,055 | | |
Food & Staples Retailing (0.0%) | |
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV | | | 528 | | | | 14,478 | | |
Healthcare Equipment & Supplies (0.0%) | |
Koninklijke Philips NV(1) | | | 314 | | | | 14,546 | | |
Insurance (0.0%) | |
NN Group NV | | | 414 | | | | 14,410 | | |
Personal Products (0.0%) | |
Unilever NV | | | 260 | | | | 14,660 | | |
Trading Companies & Distributors (0.1%) | |
AerCap Holdings NV(1) | | | 628 | | | | 15,593 | | |
| | | 104,654 | | |
SPAIN (0.0%) | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (0.0%) | |
Repsol S.A. | | | 2,338 | | | | 14,681 | | |
SWEDEN (0.1%) | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services (0.1%) | |
Telia Co AB | | | 3,850 | | | | 14,726 | | |
Tobacco (0.0%) | |
Swedish Match AB | | | 189 | | | | 14,205 | | |
| | | 28,931 | | |
SWITZERLAND (0.1%) | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components (0.1%) | |
TE Connectivity Ltd. | | | 162 | | | | 15,695 | | |
Pharmaceuticals (0.0%) | |
Novartis AG, Reg S | | | 180 | | | | 14,032 | | |
| | | 29,727 | | |
UNITED KINGDOM (0.2%) | |
Beverages (0.0%) | |
Coca-Cola European Partners PLC | | | 407 | | | | 14,534 | | |
Capital Markets (0.0%) | |
Standard Life Aberdeen PLC | | | 5,372 | | | | 15,623 | | |
Media (0.0%) | |
Pearson PLC | | | 2,210 | | | | 14,573 | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (0.1%) | |
Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Class A | | | 1,259 | | | | 15,807 | | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods (0.0%) | |
Burberry Group PLC | | | 781 | | | | 13,690 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2020
| | Number of Shares | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | |
UNITED KINGDOM | |
Trading Companies & Distributors (0.1%) | |
Ashtead Group PLC | | | 434 | | | $ | 15,653 | | |
| | | 89,880 | | |
UNITED STATES (3.4%) | |
Banks (0.4%) | |
Bank of America Corp. | | | 656 | | | | 15,547 | | |
Citigroup, Inc. | | | 367 | | | | 15,201 | | |
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. | | | 625 | | | | 17,031 | | |
Comerica, Inc. | | | 413 | | | | 18,796 | | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | 166 | | | | 16,275 | | |
M&T Bank Corp. | | | 172 | | | | 17,816 | | |
Regions Financial Corp. | | | 1,371 | | | | 18,234 | | |
The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. | | | 145 | | | | 16,223 | | |
U.S. Bancorp | | | 441 | | | | 17,177 | | |
Wells Fargo & Co. | | | 672 | | | | 14,414 | | |
Zions Bancorp NA | | | 541 | | | | 17,458 | | |
| | | 184,172 | | |
Biotechnology (0.1%) | |
Biogen, Inc.(1) | | | 56 | | | | 14,116 | | |
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1) | | | 28 | | | | 15,220 | | |
| | | 29,336 | | |
Building Products (0.0%) | |
Masco Corp. | | | 287 | | | | 15,383 | | |
Capital Markets (0.1%) | |
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | | | 103 | | | | 16,566 | | |
Morgan Stanley | | | 327 | | | | 15,745 | | |
State Street Corp. | | | 266 | | | | 15,667 | | |
The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. | | | 460 | | | | 15,806 | | |
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | | | 79 | | | | 14,934 | | |
| | | 78,718 | | |
Chemicals (0.0%) | |
Celanese Corp., Series A | | | 148 | | | | 16,799 | | |
Communications Equipment (0.0%) | |
Juniper Networks, Inc. | | | 735 | | | | 14,494 | | |
Construction & Engineering (0.0%) | |
Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. | | | 171 | | | | 16,245 | | |
Consumer Finance (0.1%) | |
Ally Financial, Inc. | | | 631 | | | | 16,835 | | |
Discover Financial Services | | | 274 | | | | 17,813 | | |
Synchrony Financial | | | 604 | | | | 15,112 | | |
| | | 49,760 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2020
| | Number of Shares | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | |
UNITED STATES | |
Diversified Financial Services (0.1%) | |
Equitable Holdings, Inc. | | | 805 | | | $ | 17,299 | | |
Voya Financial, Inc. | | | 330 | | | | 15,817 | | |
| | | 33,116 | | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services (0.0%) | |
Liberty Global PLC, Class C(1) | | | 770 | | | | 14,368 | | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components (0.0%) | |
Arrow Electronics, Inc.(1) | | | 201 | | | | 15,656 | | |
Healthcare Providers & Services (0.1%) | |
DaVita, Inc.(1) | | | 185 | | | | 15,956 | | |
McKesson Corp. | | | 106 | | | | 15,634 | | |
Molina Healthcare, Inc(1). | | | 77 | | | | 14,358 | | |
Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B | | | 148 | | | | 16,214 | | |
| | | 62,162 | | |
Healthcare Technology (0.0%) | |
Cerner Corp. | | | 219 | | | | 15,350 | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (0.1%) | |
Domino's Pizza, Inc. | | | 37 | | | | 13,998 | | |
MGM Resorts International | | | 727 | | | | 14,954 | | |
| | | 28,952 | | |
Insurance (0.1%) | |
Loews Corp. | | | 455 | | | | 15,779 | | |
The Allstate Corp. | | | 168 | | | | 14,910 | | |
| | | 30,689 | | |
Internet Software & Services (0.1%) | |
eBay, Inc. | | | 303 | | | | 14,432 | | |
Expedia Group, Inc. | | | 172 | | | | 16,194 | | |
| | | 30,626 | | |
IT Services (0.0%) | |
GoDaddy, Inc., Class A(1) | | | 208 | | | | 14,714 | | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services (0.0%) | |
Waters Corp.(1) | | | 81 | | | | 18,048 | | |
Machinery (0.1%) | |
Caterpillar, Inc. | | | 107 | | | | 16,804 | | |
Cummins, Inc. | | | 75 | | | | 16,492 | | |
| | | 33,296 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2020
| | Number of Shares | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | |
UNITED STATES | |
Media (0.1%) | |
Altice U.S.A., Inc., Class(1) | | | 583 | | | $ | 15,712 | | |
Charter Communications, Inc., Class A(1) | | | 25 | | | | 15,096 | | |
Discovery, Inc., Class C(1) | | | 807 | | | | 14,784 | | |
| | | 45,592 | | |
Metals/Mining (0.0%) | |
Steel Dynamics, Inc. | | | 552 | | | | 17,377 | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (0.0%) | |
Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. | | | 911 | | | | 16,207 | | |
Pharmaceuticals (1.5%) | |
MyoKardia, Inc.(1) | | | 3,533 | | | | 789,731 | | |
Road & Rail (0.1%) | |
CSX Corp. | | | 204 | | | | 16,104 | | |
Kansas City Southern | | | 87 | | | | 15,324 | | |
| | | 31,428 | | |
Semiconductor Equipment & Products (0.1%) | |
Intel Corp. | | | 305 | | | | 13,506 | | |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | | | 134 | | | | 16,530 | | |
| | | 30,036 | | |
Software (0.1%) | |
Citrix Systems, Inc. | | | 115 | | | | 13,026 | | |
Fortinet, Inc.(1) | | | 134 | | | | 14,790 | | |
NortonLifeLock, Inc. | | | 759 | | | | 15,613 | | |
Oracle Corp. | | | 266 | | | | 14,925 | | |
| | | 58,354 | | |
Specialty Retail (0.1%) | |
AutoZone, Inc.(1) | | | 13 | | | | 14,677 | | |
Ulta Beauty, Inc.(1) | | | 71 | | | | 14,680 | | |
| | | 29,357 | | |
Technology Hardware & Storage (0.1%) | |
Apple, Inc. | | | 137 | | | | 14,914 | | |
NetApp, Inc. | | | 364 | | | | 15,976 | | |
| | | 30,890 | | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods (0.0%) | |
Ralph Lauren Corp. | | | 233 | | | | 15,576 | | |
Trading Companies & Distributors (0.0%) | |
United Rentals, Inc.(1) | | | 91 | | | | 16,224 | | |
| | | 1,782,656 | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $2,482,888) | | | 2,493,741 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2020
| | Number of Shares | | Value | |
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (13.4%) | |
UNITED STATES (13.4%) | |
Commingled Funds (8.2%) | |
Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 | | | 556 | | | $ | 149,775 | | |
iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF | | | 11,219 | | | | 1,491,118 | | |
Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | | | 51,630 | | | | 2,614,543 | | |
| | | 4,255,436 | | |
Diversified Financial Services (1.7%) | |
Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund | | | 1,618 | | | | 231,326 | | |
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | | | 3,636 | | | | 162,566 | | |
iShares MSCI Germany ETF | | | 2,726 | | | | 71,639 | | |
Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund | | | 1,266 | | | | 79,986 | | |
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust | | | 945 | | | | 308,580 | | |
| | | 854,097 | | |
Energy - Integrated (3.2%) | |
Alerian MLP ETF(2) | | | 79,711 | | | | 1,662,771 | | |
Technology (0.3%) | |
Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund | | | 1,357 | | | | 150,437 | | |
TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (Cost $6,952,638) | | | 6,922,741 | | |
Par (000) | |
| | Ratings† (S&P/Moody's) | | Maturity | | Rate% | |
| |
UNITED STATES TREASURY OBLIGATIONS (47.4%) | | | |
$ | 7,500 | | | United States Treasury Bills(3) | | (AA+, Aaa) | | 12/31/20 | | | 0.583 | | | | 7,498,986 | | |
| 5,000 | | | United States Treasury Bills(3) | | (AA+, Aaa) | | 06/17/21 | | | 0.119 | | | | 4,997,084 | | |
| 6,000 | | | United States Treasury Bills(3) | | (AA+, Aaa) | | 07/15/21 | | | 0.140 | | | | 5,995,962 | | |
| 6,000 | | | United States Treasury Bills(3) | | (AA+, Aaa) | | 08/12/21 | | | 0.108 | | | | 5,995,519 | | |
TOTAL UNITED STATES TREASURY OBLIGATIONS (Cost $24,477,881) | | | 24,487,551 | | |
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| | Number of Shares | |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (3.4%) | | | |
State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio, 0.09%(4) (Cost $1,733,475) | | | 1,733,475 | | | | 1,733,475 | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS AT VALUE (69.0%) (Cost $35,646,882) | | | 35,637,508 | | |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES (31.0%) | | | 16,094,931 | | |
NET ASSETS (100.0%) | | $ | 51,732,439 | | |
† Credit ratings given by the S&P Global Ratings Division of S&P Global Inc. ("S&P") and Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's") are unaudited.
(1) Non-income producing security.
(2) Security or portion thereof is out on loan (See note 2-M).
(3) Securities are zero coupon. Rate presented is yield to maturity as of October 31, 2020.
(4) Represents security purchased with cash collateral received for securities on loan. The rate shown is the annualized one-day yield at October 31, 2020.
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2020
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts
Forward Currency to be Purchased (Local) | | Forward Currency to be Sold (Local) | | Expiration Date | | Counterparty | | Value on Settlement Date | | Current Value/ Notional | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
KRW | 1,252,505,010 | | | USD | 1,056,922 | | | 12/16/20 | | JPMorgan Chase | | $ | 1,056,922 | | | $ | 1,103,802 | | | $ | 46,880 | | |
USD | 748,035 | | | PEN | 2,645,876 | | | 12/16/20 | | JPMorgan Chase | | | (748,035 | ) | | | (732,072 | ) | | | 15,963 | | |
USD | 439,657 | | | COP | 1,642,777,937 | | | 12/16/20 | | JPMorgan Chase | | | (439,657 | ) | | | (425,418 | ) | | | 14,239 | | |
USD | 310,026 | | | RUB | 23,622,047 | | | 12/16/20 | | JPMorgan Chase | | | (310,026 | ) | | | (295,897 | ) | | | 14,129 | | |
USD | 295,526 | | | NGN | 114,203,053 | | | 12/16/20 | | JPMorgan Chase | | | (295,526 | ) | | | (292,972 | ) | | | 2,554 | | |
USD | 268,800 | | | EUR | 230,007 | | | 12/16/20 | | JPMorgan Chase | | | (268,800 | ) | | | (268,201 | ) | | | 599 | | |
USD | 107,539 | | | DKK | 685,176 | | | 12/16/20 | | JPMorgan Chase | | | (107,539 | ) | | | (107,317 | ) | | | 222 | | |
USD | 42,550 | | | CAD | 56,678 | | | 12/16/20 | | JPMorgan Chase | | | (42,550 | ) | | | (42,517 | ) | | | 33 | | |
USD | 14,140 | | | CHF | 12,933 | | | 12/16/20 | | JPMorgan Chase | | | (14,140 | ) | | | (14,130 | ) | | | 10 | | |
USD | 105,331 | | | GBP | 81,432 | | | 12/16/20 | | JPMorgan Chase | | | (105,331 | ) | | | (105,326 | ) | | | 5 | | |
USD | 29,099 | | | SEK | 259,473 | | | 12/16/20 | | JPMorgan Chase | | | (29,099 | ) | | | (29,167 | ) | | | (68 | ) | |
USD | 5,116,507 | | | HKD | 39,686,374 | | | 12/16/20 | | Morgan Stanley | | | (5,116,507 | ) | | | (5,117,421 | ) | | | (914 | ) | |
USD | 1,062,869 | | | MXN | 23,119,100 | | | 12/16/20 | | JPMorgan Chase | | | (1,062,869 | ) | | | (1,081,498 | ) | | | (18,629 | ) | |
| | $ | 75,023 | | |
Futures Contracts
Contract Description | | Currency | | Expiration Date | | Number of Contracts | | Notional Value | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Contracts to Purchase | |
Agriculture | |
Coffee "C" Futures | | USD | | | | Mar 2021 | | | 29 | | | $ | 1,161,994 | | | $ | (12,574 | ) | |
Corn Futures | | USD | | | | Mar 2021 | | | 154 | | | | 3,105,025 | | | | (72,618 | ) | |
Cotton No. 2 Futures | | USD | | | | Mar 2021 | | | 22 | | | | 767,580 | | | | (16,966 | ) | |
Wheat Futures | | USD | | | | Mar 2021 | | | 85 | | | | 2,550,000 | | | | (64,595 | ) | |
| | $ | (166,753 | ) | |
Energy | |
Brent Crude Oil Futures | | USD | | | | Mar 2021 | | | 51 | | | | 1,981,350 | | | $ | (73,274 | ) | |
Foreign Exchange Contracts | |
AUD Currency Futures | | USD | | | | Dec 2020 | | | 3 | | | | 210,900 | | | $ | (7,335 | ) | |
CAD Currency Futures | | USD | | | | Dec 2020 | | | 6 | | | | 450,570 | | | | (4,724 | ) | |
EUR Currency Futures | | USD | | | | Dec 2020 | | | 3 | | | | 437,062 | | | | (6,692 | ) | |
GBP Currency Futures | | USD | | | | Dec 2020 | | | 5 | | | | 405,031 | | | | 293 | | |
JPY Currency Futures | | USD | | | | Dec 2020 | | | 5 | | | | 597,344 | | | | 8,050 | | |
| | $ | (10,408 | ) | |
Index Contracts | |
EURO Stoxx 50 Index Dividend Futures | | EUR | | | | Dec 2020 | | | 22 | | | | 213,214 | | | $ | (1,354 | ) | |
EURO Stoxx 50 Index Dividend Futures | | EUR | | | | Dec 2021 | | | 108 | | | | 891,949 | | | | (105,617 | ) | |
| | $ | (106,971 | ) | |
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2020
Futures Contracts (continued)
Contract Description | | Currency | | Expiration Date | | Number of Contracts | | Notional Value | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Industrial Metals | |
LME Nickel Futures | | USD | | | | Nov 2020 | | | 3 | | | $ | 272,304 | | | $ | 9,794 | | |
LME Nickel Futures | | USD | | | | Jan 2021 | | | 3 | | | | 272,799 | | | | 11,380 | | |
LME Primary Aluminum Futures | | USD | | | | Nov 2020 | | | 9 | | | | 417,037 | | | | 17,190 | | |
LME Primary Aluminum Futures | | USD | | | | Jan 2021 | | | 9 | | | | 416,588 | | | | 16,322 | | |
LME Zinc Futures | | USD | | | | Nov 2020 | | | 5 | | | | 314,406 | | | | 21,144 | | |
LME Zinc Futures | | USD | | | | Jan 2021 | | | 5 | | | | 315,313 | | | | 11,650 | | |
| | $ | 87,480 | | |
Interest Rate Contracts | |
10YR AUD Bond Futures | | AUD | | | | Dec 2020 | | | 52 | | | | 5,459,809 | | | $ | (20,107 | ) | |
10YR CAD Bond Futures | | CAD | | | | Dec 2020 | | | 75 | | | | 8,495,894 | | | | (13,578 | ) | |
10YR U.S. Treasury Note Futures | | USD | | | | Dec 2020 | | | 60 | | | | 8,293,125 | | | | (25,007 | ) | |
30YR U.S. Treasury Bond Futures | | USD | | | | Dec 2020 | | | 3 | | | | 517,406 | | | | (1,227 | ) | |
| | $ | (59,919 | ) | |
Livestock | |
Lean Hogs Futures | | USD | | | | Feb 2021 | | | 33 | | | | 865,260 | | | $ | (12,457 | ) | |
Live Cattle Futures | | USD | | | | Feb 2021 | | | 39 | | | | 1,722,240 | | | | 32,090 | | |
| | $ | 19,633 | | |
Precious Metals | |
Copper Futures | | USD | | | | Mar 2021 | | | 51 | | | | 3,891,937 | | | $ | (26,397 | ) | |
Gold 100 OZ Futures | | USD | | | | Feb 2021 | | | 44 | | | | 8,303,680 | | | | (34,148 | ) | |
Silver Futures | | USD | | | | Mar 2021 | | | 21 | | | | 2,498,895 | | | | (18,161 | ) | |
| | $ | (78,706 | ) | |
Contracts to Sell | |
Agriculture | |
Coffee "C" Futures | | USD | | | | Dec 2020 | | | (29 | ) | | | (1,135,350 | ) | | $ | 10,517 | | |
Corn Futures | | USD | | | | Dec 2020 | | | (154 | ) | | | (3,068,450 | ) | | | 90,757 | | |
Cotton No. 2 Futures | | USD | | | | Dec 2020 | | | (22 | ) | | | (758,120 | ) | | | 17,149 | | |
Wheat Futures | | USD | | | | Dec 2020 | | | (85 | ) | | | (2,543,625 | ) | | | 71,117 | | |
| | $ | 189,540 | | |
Energy | |
Brent Crude Oil Futures | | USD | | | | Jan 2021 | | | (51 | ) | | | (1,934,940 | ) | | $ | 79,956 | | |
Index Contracts | |
S&P 500 E Mini Index Futures | | USD | | | | Dec 2020 | | | (5 | ) | | | (816,175 | ) | | $ | 8,997 | | |
EURO Stoxx 50 Index Futures | | EUR | | | | Dec 2020 | | | (20 | ) | | | (689,358 | ) | | | 1,186 | | |
Hang Seng Index Futures | | HKD | | | | Nov 2020 | | | (1 | ) | | | (155,754 | ) | | | 4,579 | | |
FTSE 100 Index Futures | | GBP | | | | Dec 2020 | | | (1 | ) | | | (71,936 | ) | | | 6,808 | | |
| | $ | 21,570 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2020
Futures Contracts (continued)
Contract Description | | Currency | | Expiration Date | | Number of Contracts | | Notional Value | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Industrial Metals | |
LME Nickel Futures | | USD | | | | Nov 2020 | | | (3 | ) | | $ | (272,304 | ) | | $ | (11,503 | ) | |
LME Nickel Futures | | USD | | | | Jan 2021 | | | (3 | ) | | | (272,799 | ) | | | (9,799 | ) | |
LME Primary Aluminum Futures | | USD | | | | Nov 2020 | | | (9 | ) | | | (417,038 | ) | | | (20,453 | ) | |
LME Primary Aluminum Futures | | USD | | | | Jan 2021 | | | (9 | ) | | | (416,588 | ) | | | (15,153 | ) | |
LME Zinc Futures | | USD | | | | Nov 2020 | | | (5 | ) | | | (314,406 | ) | | | (11,900 | ) | |
LME Zinc Futures | | USD | | | | Jan 2021 | | | (5 | ) | | | (315,312 | ) | | | (20,481 | ) | |
| | $ | (89,289 | ) | |
Interest Rate Contracts | |
10YR JGB Mini Futures | | JPY | | | | Dec 2020 | | | (44 | ) | | | (6,392,501 | ) | | $ | 9,495 | | |
EURO Bund Futures | | EUR | | | | Dec 2020 | | | (39 | ) | | | (8,002,341 | ) | | | (38,345 | ) | |
Long Gilt Futures | | GBP | | | | Dec 2020 | | | (50 | ) | | | (8,771,714 | ) | | | 21,843 | | |
| | $ | (7,007 | ) | |
Livestock | |
Lean Hogs Futures | | USD | | | | Dec 2020 | | | (33 | ) | | | (865,590 | ) | | $ | 11,933 | | |
Live Cattle Futures | | USD | | | | Dec 2020 | | | (39 | ) | | | (1,689,480 | ) | | | (40,900 | ) | |
| | $ | (28,967 | ) | |
Precious Metals | |
Copper Futures | | USD | | | | Dec 2020 | | | (51 | ) | | | (3,885,562 | ) | | $ | 27,641 | | |
Gold 100 OZ Futures | | USD | | | | Dec 2020 | | | (44 | ) | | | (8,271,560 | ) | | | 33,532 | | |
Silver Futures | | USD | | | | Dec 2020 | | | (21 | ) | | | (2,482,830 | ) | | | 17,974 | | |
| | $ | 79,147 | | |
| | $ | (143,968 | ) | |
Total Return Swap Contracts
Currency | | Notional Amount | | Expiration Date | | Counterparty | | Receive | | Pay | | Periodic Payment Frequency | | Upfront Premiums Paid/ (Received) | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
USD | | | | $ | 5,280,297 | | | 09/24/21 | | Bank of America | | Bank of America Equities US Volatility Carry Hourly Hedged Index(b) | | | 0.00 | % | | At Maturity | | $ | — | | | $ | (69,785 | ) | |
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2020
Total Return Swap Contracts (continued)
Currency | | Notional Amount | | Expiration Date | | Counterparty | | Receive | | Pay | | Periodic Payment Frequency | | Upfront Premiums Paid/ (Received) | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
USD | | | | $ | 2,844,785 | | | 11/20/20 | | Barclays Bank PLC | | Shiller Barclays CAPE US Mid-Month Sector Market Hedged ER Index(b) | | | 0.60 | % | | At Maturity | | $ | — | | | $ | 53,907 | | |
USD | | | | | 10,640,137 | | | 11/20/20 | | Barclays Bank PLC | | Barclays Commodity Hedging Insights 2 Index(b) | | | 0.15 | % | | At Maturity | | | — | | | | (246,433 | ) | |
USD | | | | | 1,662,055 | | | 11/20/20 | | Barclays Bank PLC | | Shiller Barclays CAPE US Mid-Month Sector Market Hedged ER Index(b) | | | 0.35 | % | | At Maturity | | | — | | | | 10,979 | | |
USD | | | | | 10,416,062 | | | 06/04/21 | | Barclays Bank PLC | | Barclays Month End Rebalancing Currency Index ER(b) | | | 0.20 | % | | At Maturity | | | — | | | | 45,754 | | |
USD | | | | | 3,727,750 | | | 03/31/21 | | BNP Paribas | | USD Custom Equity Basket Long 2(b) | | | 0.35 | % | | Monthly | | | — | | | | — | | |
USD | | | | | 1,350,118 | | | 06/04/21 | | BNP Paribas | | BNP Paribas VOLA Index ER(b) | | | 0.35 | % | | At Maturity | | | — | | | | 12,216 | | |
USD | | | | | 4,000,001 | | | 06/21/21 | | BNP Paribas | | iBoxx $ Liquid High Yield Index | | | 0.23 | % | | Quarterly | | | (1,511 | ) | | | (48,224 | ) | |
USD | | | | | 489,515 | | | 06/30/21 | | BNP Paribas | | USD Custom Equity Basket Long 2(b) | | | 0.34 | % | | Monthly | | | — | | | | (55,638 | ) | |
USD | | | | | 673,436 | | | 06/30/21 | | BNP Paribas | | USD Custom Equity Basket Long 2(b) | | | 0.35 | % | | Monthly | | | — | | | | — | | |
USD | | | | | 306,193 | | | 08/03/21 | | BNP Paribas | | USD Custom Equity Basket Long(b) | | | 0.34 | % | | Monthly | | | — | | | | (10,549 | ) | |
USD | | | | | 743,793 | | | 08/03/21 | | BNP Paribas | | (0.25)% | | USD Custom Equity Basket Short(b) | | Monthly | | | — | | | | 36,630 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2020
Total Return Swap Contracts (continued)
Currency | | Notional Amount | | Expiration Date | | Counterparty | | Receive | | Pay | | Periodic Payment Frequency | | Upfront Premiums Paid/ (Received) | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
USD | | | | $ | 423,135 | | | 08/03/21 | | BNP Paribas | | USD Custom Equity Basket Long(b) | | | 0.36 | % | | Monthly | | $ | — | | | $ | (24,282 | ) | |
USD | | | | | 37,247 | | | 08/24/21 | | BNP Paribas | | MSCI Daily Emerging Markets Net Total Return Index | | | 0.29 | % | | Monthly | | | — | | | | 2,188 | | |
USD | | | | | 18,295 | | | 08/24/21 | | BNP Paribas | | Materials Select Sector TR | | | 0.36 | % | | Monthly | | | — | | | | 363 | | |
USD | | | | | 53,646 | | | 08/24/21 | | BNP Paribas | | Consumer Discretionary Select Sector Total Return | | | 0.34 | % | | Monthly | | | — | | | | 338 | | |
USD | | | | | 2,803,554 | | | 09/09/21 | | BNP Paribas | | BNP Alpha Momentum ex-Agriculture and Livestock Net Index(b) | | | 0.30 | % | | At Maturity | | | — | | | | (657 | ) | |
USD | | | | | 10,418,129 | | | 09/09/21 | | BNP Paribas | | Dynamic Pre-Roll Alpha ex-Agriculture and Livestock Index(b) | | | 0.10 | % | | At Maturity | | | — | | | | 5,739 | | |
EUR | | | | | 10,274,284 | | | 09/30/21 | | BNP Paribas | | BNP Paribas Equity Low Vol Europe Index(b) | | | 0.04 | % | | At Maturity | | | — | | | | 10,058 | | |
USD | | | | | 1,430,036 | | | 09/09/21 | | Citigroup | | Citi Pure Estimates Momentum US Long-Short TR Index(b) | | | 0.95 | % | | At Maturity | | | — | | | | (9,684 | ) | |
USD | | | | | 7,414 | | | 10/27/21 | | Goldman Sachs | | Achillion Pharmaceuticals CVR | | | 0.46 | % | | Monthly | | | — | | | | 2 | | |
USD | | | | | 23,158 | | | 12/04/20 | | Goldman Sachs | | Bloomberg Energy Index | | | 0.11 | % | | At Maturity | | | — | | | | (1,114 | ) | |
USD | | | | | 1,794,833 | | | 11/20/20 | | Goldman Sachs | | Goldman Sachs RP 109 Long Short Series SR Excess Return Strategy(b) | | | (0.60 | )% | | At Maturity | | | — | | | | 46,427 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2020
Total Return Swap Contracts (continued)
Currency | | Notional Amount | | Expiration Date | | Counterparty | | Receive | | Pay | | Periodic Payment Frequency | | Upfront Premiums Paid/ (Received) | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
USD | | | | $ | 1,626,251 | | | 11/20/20 | | Goldman Sachs | | Goldman Sachs RP 112 Long Short Series SR Excess Return Strategy(b) | | | (0.60 | )% | | At Maturity | | $ | — | | | $ | (42,123 | ) | |
USD | | | | | 620,725 | | | 11/20/20 | | Goldman Sachs | | Goldman Sachs RP 110 Long Short Series SR Excess Return Strategy(b) | | | (0.60 | )% | | At Maturity | | | — | | | | (6,764 | ) | |
USD | | | | | 278,409 | | | 12/04/20 | | Goldman Sachs | | Bloomberg Industrial Metals Index | | | 0.12 | % | | At Maturity | | | — | | | | 2,300 | | |
USD | | | | | 162,739 | | | 12/04/20 | | Goldman Sachs | | Bloomberg Precious Metals Index | | | 0.11 | % | | At Maturity | | | — | | | | 154 | | |
USD | | | | | 326,648 | | | 12/04/20 | | Goldman Sachs | | Bloomberg Agriculture Index | | | 0.17 | % | | At Maturity | | | — | | | | 23,625 | | |
USD | | | | | 100,001 | | | 12/21/20 | | Goldman Sachs | | iBoxx $ Liquid High Yield Index | | | 0.23 | % | | Quarterly | | | (719 | ) | | | (1,785 | ) | |
USD | | | | | 399,993 | | | 03/22/21 | | Goldman Sachs | | 0.23% | | iBoxx $ Liquid High Yield Index | | Quarterly | | | 1,041 | | | | (17,183 | ) | |
USD | | | | | 10,473,600 | | | 07/16/21 | | Goldman Sachs | | Goldman Sachs Commodity Strategy Index(b) | | | 0.00 | % | | At Maturity | | | — | | | | 47,754 | | |
USD | | | | | 5,556,864 | | | 07/16/21 | | Goldman Sachs | | Goldman Sachs DISP U.S. Index(b) | | | 0.00 | % | | At Maturity | | | — | | | | (133,561 | ) | |
USD | | | | | 8,467,949 | | | 07/16/21 | | Goldman Sachs | | Goldman Sachs VVOL Carry ER(b) | | | 0.00 | % | | At Maturity | | | — | | | | 1,119 | | |
USD | | | | | 76,079 | | | 09/02/21 | | Goldman Sachs | | Aimmune Therapeutics, Inc. | | | 0.52 | % | | Monthly | | | — | | | | 131 | | |
USD | | | | | 412,193 | | | 09/02/21 | | Goldman Sachs | | (0.24)% | | Builders Firstsource, Inc. | | Monthly | | | — | | | | 38,145 | | |
USD | | | | | 408,504 | | | 09/02/21 | | Goldman Sachs | | BMC Stock Holdings, Inc. | | | 0.52 | % | | Monthly | | | — | | | | (36,119 | ) | |
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2020
Total Return Swap Contracts (continued)
Currency | | Notional Amount | | Expiration Date | | Counterparty | | Receive | | Pay | | Periodic Payment Frequency | | Upfront Premiums Paid/ (Received) | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
USD | | | | $ | 10,404,703 | | | 09/09/21 | | Goldman Sachs | | Goldman Sachs Commodities Seasonality Index(b) | | | 0.00 | % | | At Maturity | | $ | — | | | $ | 16,272 | | |
USD | | | | | 1,029,544 | | | 09/09/21 | | Goldman Sachs | | Goldman Sachs RP 110 Long Short Series SR Excess Return Strategy(b) | | | (0.60 | )% | | At Maturity | | | — | | | | (4,914 | ) | |
USD | | | | | 55,028 | | | 10/08/21 | | Goldman Sachs | | 0.52% | | Aimmune Therapeutics, Inc. | | Monthly | | | — | | | | 104 | | |
USD | | | | | 303,433 | | | 10/12/21 | | Goldman Sachs | | (0.23)% | | Builders Firstsource, Inc. | | Monthly | | | — | | | | 32,982 | | |
USD | | | | | 301,887 | | | 10/12/21 | | Goldman Sachs | | BMC Stock Holdings, Inc. | | | 0.52 | % | | Monthly | | | — | | | | (32,674 | ) | |
USD | | | | | 5,011,708 | | | 11/20/20 | | JPMorgan Chase | | J.P. Morgan Helix 3 Index(a) | | | 0.60 | % | | At Maturity | | | — | | | | 10,117 | | |
USD | | | | | 4,874,262 | | | 11/20/20 | | JPMorgan Chase | | J.P. Morgan Seasonal Spreads Portfolio Commodity Index(a) | | | 0.60 | % | | At Maturity | | | — | | | | 32,823 | | |
USD | | | | | 3,286,541 | | | 11/20/20 | | JPMorgan Chase | | J.P. Morgan Helix 3 Index(a) | | | 0.35 | % | | At Maturity | | | — | | | | 4,477 | | |
USD | | | | | 10,439,463 | | | 11/20/20 | | JPMorgan Chase | | J.P. Morgan Commodities Fundamental Value Index(b) | | | 0.80 | % | | At Maturity | | | — | | | | 23,820 | | |
USD | | | | | 2,800,001 | | | 12/02/20 | | JPMorgan Chase | | J.P. Morgan EMBI Global Core | | | 1.05 | % | | Quarterly | | | — | | | | (83,473 | ) | |
USD | | | | | 900,001 | | | 12/21/20 | | JPMorgan Chase | | iBoxx $ Liquid High Yield Index | | | 0.15 | % | | Quarterly | | | (223 | ) | | | 107,099 | | |
USD | | | | | 999,993 | | | 12/21/20 | | JPMorgan Chase | | 0.25% | | iBoxx $ Liquid High Yield Index | | Quarterly | | | 720 | | | | 5,868 | | |
USD | | | | | 299,993 | | | 12/21/20 | | JPMorgan Chase | | 0.23% | | iBoxx $ Liquid High Yield Index | | Quarterly | | | 45 | | | | 4,585 | | |
EUR | | | | | 1,089 | | | 12/28/20 | | JPMorgan Chase | | Aroundtown SA | | | (0.17 | )% | | Monthly | | | — | | | | (78 | ) | |
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2020
Total Return Swap Contracts (continued)
Currency | | Notional Amount | | Expiration Date | | Counterparty | | Receive | | Pay | | Periodic Payment Frequency | | Upfront Premiums Paid/ (Received) | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
USD | | | | $ | 300,001 | | | 03/22/21 | | JPMorgan Chase | | iBoxx $ Liquid High Yield Index | | | 0.23 | % | | Quarterly | | $ | (716 | ) | | $ | 1,510 | | |
USD | | | | | 4,199,986 | | | 06/21/21 | | JPMorgan Chase | | 0.23% | | iBoxx $ Liquid High Yield Index | | Quarterly | | | 1,657 | | | | 22,948 | | |
USD | | | | | 82,261 | | | 08/20/21 | | JPMorgan Chase | | Fitbit, Inc. | | | 0.55 | % | | Monthly | | | — | | | | 1,791 | | |
USD | | | | | 120,599 | | | 08/20/21 | | JPMorgan Chase | | Maxim Integrated Products | | | 0.55 | % | | Monthly | | | — | | | | 2,474 | | |
USD | | | | | 153,272 | | | 08/20/21 | | JPMorgan Chase | | National General Holdings Corp. | | | 0.55 | % | | Monthly | | | — | | | | 816 | | |
USD | | | | | 89,364 | | | 08/20/21 | | JPMorgan Chase | | Wright Medical Group NV | | | 0.55 | % | | Monthly | | | — | | | | 205 | | |
USD | | | | | 129,769 | | | 08/20/21 | | JPMorgan Chase | | (0.25)% | | Analog Devices, Inc. | | Monthly | | | — | | | | (2,148 | ) | |
USD | | | | | 119,949 | | | 09/03/21 | | JPMorgan Chase | | Fitbit, Inc. | | | 0.54 | % | | Monthly | | | — | | | | 2,611 | | |
USD | | | | | 223,556 | | | 09/03/21 | | JPMorgan Chase | | National General Holdings Corp. | | | 0.54 | % | | Monthly | | | — | | | | 1,191 | | |
USD | | | | | 175,813 | | | 09/03/21 | | JPMorgan Chase | | Maxim Integrated Products | | | 0.54 | % | | Monthly | | | — | | | | 3,606 | | |
USD | | | | | 130,321 | | | 09/03/21 | | JPMorgan Chase | | Wright Medical Group NV | | | 0.54 | % | | Monthly | | | — | | | | 299 | | |
USD | | | | | 189,235 | | | 09/03/21 | | JPMorgan Chase | | (0.26)% | | Analog Devices, Inc. | | Monthly | | | — | | | | (3,132 | ) | |
USD | | | | | 372,206 | | | 09/07/21 | | JPMorgan Chase | | Varian Medical Systems, Inc. | | | 0.54 | % | | Monthly | | | — | | | | 2,079 | | |
USD | | | | | 3,302,895 | | | 09/09/21 | | JPMorgan Chase | | J.P. Morgan Seasonal Spreads Portfolio Commodity Index(a) | | | 0.60 | % | | At Maturity | | | — | | | | (2,318 | ) | |
USD | | | | | 9,859,383 | | | 09/09/21 | | JPMorgan Chase | | J.P. Morgan Equities Turn-of the Month Seasonality Index(b) | | | 0.00 | % | | At Maturity | | | — | | | | (9,018 | ) | |
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2020
Total Return Swap Contracts (continued)
Currency | | Notional Amount | | Expiration Date | | Counterparty | | Receive | | Pay | | Periodic Payment Frequency | | Upfront Premiums Paid/ (Received) | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
CHF | | | | $ | 372,604 | | | 09/20/21 | | JPMorgan Chase | | Sunrise Communications Group | | | (0.45 | )% | | Monthly | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,822 | | |
USD | | | | | 164,184 | | | 10/18/21 | | JPMorgan Chase | | Immunomedics, Inc. | | | 0.55 | % | | Monthly | | | — | | | | 4,073 | | |
USD | | | | | 221,384 | | | 10/18/21 | | JPMorgan Chase | | Virtusa Corp. | | | 0.55 | % | | Monthly | | | — | | | | 3,760 | | |
USD | | | | | 391,001 | | | 11/01/21 | | JPMorgan Chase | | Sina Corp. | | | 0.55 | % | | Monthly | | | — | | | | 3,220 | | |
USD | | | | | 146,472 | | | 11/08/21 | | JPMorgan Chase | | Fitbit, Inc. | | | 0.55 | % | | Monthly | | | — | | | | 2,918 | | |
USD | | | | | 118,463 | | | 11/08/21 | | JPMorgan Chase | | 0.55% | | Immunomedics, Inc. | | Monthly | | | — | | | | 3,154 | | |
USD | | | | | 272,957 | | | 11/08/21 | | JPMorgan Chase | | National General Holdings Corp. | | | 0.55 | % | | Monthly | | | — | | | | 978 | | |
USD | | | | | 259,796 | | | 11/08/21 | | JPMorgan Chase | | Sina Corp. | | | 0.55 | % | | Monthly | | | — | | | | 1,162 | | |
USD | | | | | 269,202 | | | 11/08/21 | | JPMorgan Chase | | Varian Medical Systems, Inc. | | | 0.55 | % | | Monthly | | | — | | | | 1,403 | | |
USD | | | | | 162,350 | | | 11/08/21 | | JPMorgan Chase | | Virtusa Corp. | | | 0.55 | % | | Monthly | | | — | | | | 421 | | |
USD | | | | | 243,626 | | | 11/09/21 | | JPMorgan Chase | | (0.25)% | | Analog Devices, Inc. | | Monthly | | | — | | | | 9,181 | | |
USD | | | | | 229,069 | | | 11/09/21 | | JPMorgan Chase | | Maxim Integrated Products | | | 0.54 | % | | Monthly | | | — | | | | (10,367 | ) | |
CHF | | | | | 272,315 | | | 11/09/21 | | JPMorgan Chase | | Sunrise Communications Group | | | (0.45 | )% | | Monthly | | | — | | | | 2,424 | | |
USD | | | | | 414,586 | | | 11/22/21 | | JPMorgan Chase | | (0.26)% | | Conoco Philips | | Monthly | | | — | | | | 28,366 | | |
USD | | | | | 410,842 | | | 11/22/21 | | JPMorgan Chase | | Concho Resources, Inc. | | | 0.55 | % | | Monthly | | | — | | | | (27,164 | ) | |
USD | | | | | 117,177 | | | 11/23/21 | | JPMorgan Chase | | (0.25)% | | Analog Devices, Inc. | | Monthly | | | — | | | | 5,172 | | |
USD | | | | | 342,675 | | | 11/23/21 | | JPMorgan Chase | | (0.26)% | | Conoco Philips | | Monthly | | | — | | | | 41,142 | | |
USD | | | | | 339,196 | | | 11/23/21 | | JPMorgan Chase | | Concho Resources, Inc. | | | 0.56 | % | | Monthly | | | — | | | | (39,659 | ) | |
USD | | | | | 70,654 | | | 11/23/21 | | JPMorgan Chase | | Fitbit, Inc. | | | 0.56 | % | | Monthly | | | — | | | | 669 | | |
USD | | | | | 109,143 | | | 11/23/21 | | JPMorgan Chase | | Maxim Integrated Products | | | 0.56 | % | | Monthly | | | — | | | | (4,737 | ) | |
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2020
Total Return Swap Contracts (continued)
Currency | | Notional Amount | | Expiration Date | | Counterparty | | Receive | | Pay | | Periodic Payment Frequency | | Upfront Premiums Paid/ (Received) | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
USD | | | | $ | 130,732 | | | 11/23/21 | | JPMorgan Chase | | National General Holdings Corp. | | | 0.56 | % | | Monthly | | $ | — | | | $ | 53 | | |
USD | | | | | 131,295 | | | 11/23/21 | | JPMorgan Chase | | Sina Corp. | | | 0.56 | % | | Monthly | | | — | | | | (44 | ) | |
USD | | | | | 129,052 | | | 11/23/21 | | JPMorgan Chase | | Varian Medical Systems, Inc. | | | 0.56 | % | | Monthly | | | — | | | | 204 | | |
USD | | | | | 77,971 | | | 11/23/21 | | JPMorgan Chase | | Virtusa Corp. | | | 0.56 | % | | Monthly | | | — | | | | (257 | ) | |
USD | | | | | 744,272 | | | 11/29/21 | | JPMorgan Chase | | Parsley Energy, Inc. | | | 0.55 | % | | Monthly | | | — | | | | 3,706 | | |
USD | | | | | 780,161 | | | 11/29/21 | | JPMorgan Chase | | PNM Resources, Inc. | | | 0.55 | % | | Monthly | | | — | | | | 2,640 | | |
USD | | | | | 750,842 | | | 11/29/21 | | JPMorgan Chase | | (0.25)% | | Pioneer Natural Resources Co. | | Monthly | | | — | | | | 8,793 | | |
USD | | | | | 2,221,811 | | | 11/20/20 | | Macquarie Bank Ltd. | | Commodities WTI Mean Reversion(b) | | | 0.15 | % | | At Maturity | | | — | | | | 160,017 | | |
USD | | | | | 365,682 | | | 04/05/21 | | Macquarie Bank Ltd. | | Commodities WTI Mean Reversion(b) | | | 0.15 | % | | At Maturity | | | — | | | | 88,000 | | |
USD | | | | | 4,705,790 | | | 11/20/20 | | Morgan Stanley | | GC Intraday Momentum Index(d) | | | 0.15 | % | | At Maturity | | | — | | | | (98,221 | ) | |
USD | | | | | 99,997 | | | 12/21/20 | | Morgan Stanley | | iBoxx $ Liquid High Yield Index | | | 0.54 | % | | Quarterly | | | (430 | ) | | | (1,464 | ) | |
USD | | | | | 1,100,001 | | | 03/22/21 | | Morgan Stanley | | iBoxx $ Liquid High Yield Index | | | 0.23 | % | | Quarterly | | | (2,148 | ) | | | 56,850 | | |
USD | | | | | 3,444,481 | | | 04/20/21 | | Morgan Stanley | | GC Intraday Momentum Index(d) | | | 0.15 | % | | At Maturity | | | — | | | | (98,592 | ) | |
USD | | | | | 2,509,203 | | | 06/04/21 | | Morgan Stanley | | GC Intraday Momentum Index(d) | | | 0.15 | % | | At Maturity | | | — | | | | (18,659 | ) | |
USD | | | | | 1,200,001 | | | 06/21/21 | | Morgan Stanley | | iBoxx $ Liquid High Yield Index | | | 0.23 | % | | Quarterly | | | (250 | ) | | | (22,185 | ) | |
USD | | | | | 100,001 | | | 06/21/21 | | Morgan Stanley | | iBoxx $ Liquid High Yield Index | | | 0.23 | % | | Quarterly | | | (11 | ) | | | (1,737 | ) | |
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse Multialternative Strategy Fund
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2020
Total Return Swap Contracts (continued)
Currency | | Notional Amount | | Expiration Date | | Counterparty | | Receive | | Pay | | Periodic Payment Frequency | | Upfront Premiums Paid/ (Received) | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
USD | | | | $ | 10,421,329 | | | 09/09/21 | | Morgan Stanley | | Morgan Stanley Soy Dynamic Congestion Index(b) | | | 0.25 | % | | At Maturity | | $ | — | | | $ | (5,275 | ) | |
USD | | | | | 10,544,920 | | | 09/30/21 | | Morgan Stanley | | Morgan Stanley Commodities Curve Carry Index(b) | | | 0.35 | % | | At Maturity | | | — | | | | (42,674 | ) | |
USD | | | | | 8,451,046 | | | 11/20/20 | | Societe Generale | | SG US Trend Index(c) | | | 0.30 | % | | At Maturity | | | — | | | | (51,003 | ) | |
USD | | | | | 3,221,471 | | | 04/20/21 | | Societe Generale | | 0.25% | | S&P 500 Total Return Index | | Monthly | | | — | | | | 123,451 | | |
USD | | | | | 1,362,894 | | | 06/04/21 | | Societe Generale | | SGI VRR US Index(b) | | | 0.29 | % | | At Maturity | | | — | | | | (12,440 | ) | |
USD | | | | | 10,545,808 | | | 06/09/21 | | Societe Generale | | SGI Commodity Dynamic Alpha VT6 Index(b) | | | 1.20 | % | | At Maturity | | | — | | | | (16,707 | ) | |
USD | | | | | 588,263 | | | 06/30/21 | | Societe Generale | | 0.25% | | S&P 500 Total Return Index | | Monthly | | | — | | | | 22,543 | | |
USD | | | | | 357,157 | | | 08/20/21 | | Societe Generale | | 0.34% | | S&P 500 Total Return Index | | Monthly | | | — | | | | 13,687 | | |
USD | | | | | 18,069 | | | 08/24/21 | | Societe Generale | | MSCI Daily Germany Net Total Return Index | | | 0.16 | % | | Monthly | | | — | | | | (1,663 | ) | |
USD | | | | | 40,298 | | | 08/24/21 | | Societe Generale | | NASDAQ-100 Total Return Index | | | 0.37 | % | | Monthly | | | — | | | | (1,577 | ) | |
USD | | | | | 37,483 | | | 08/24/21 | | Societe Generale | | Technology Select Sector Total Return Index | | | 0.37 | % | | Monthly | | | — | | | | (2,314 | ) | |
USD | | | | | 77,036 | | | 08/24/21 | | Societe Generale | | S&P 500 Total Return Index | | | 0.37 | % | | Monthly | | | — | | | | (2,952 | ) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (2,545 | ) | | $ | (92,032 | ) | |
(a) The index constituents are available on the counterparty's website.
(b) The index constituents are available on the Fund's website.
(c) The Index intends to track the performance of a strategy that trades the daily trend of the S&P 500 (the Underlying Index).
(d) The Index intends to track the performance of a strategy that trades the daily trend of the GC COMEX Gold Futures.
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse Multialternative Strategy Fund
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)
October 31, 2020
Investment Abbreviations:
CVR = Contingent Value Right
Currency Abbreviations:
AUD = Australian Dollar
CAD = Canadian Dollar
CHF = Swiss Franc
COP = Colombian Peso
DKK = Danish Krone
EUR = Euro
GBP = British Pound
HKD = Hong Kong Dollar
JPY = Japanese Yen
KRW = South Korean Won
MXN = Mexican Peso
NGN = Nigerian Naira
PEN = Peruvian Sol
RUB = Russian Ruble
SEK = Swedish Krona
USD = United States Dollar
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse Multialternative Strategy Fund
Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities
October 31, 2020
Assets | |
Investments at value, including collateral for securities on loan of $1,733,475 (Cost $35,646,882) (Note 2) | | $ | 35,637,5081 | | |
Cash | | | 9,827,616 | | |
Foreign currency at value (Cost $84,137) | | | 80,498 | | |
Cash segregated held at brokers for futures contracts, swap contracts and written options (Note 2) | | | 12,315,213 | | |
Unrealized appreciation on open swap contracts (Note 2) | | | 1,209,315 | | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts (Note 2) | | | 94,634 | | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 55,933 | | |
Receivable from investment adviser (Note 3) | | | 14,523 | | |
Dividend and interest receivable | | | 2,667 | | |
Variation margin receivable on futures contracts (Note 2) | | | 1,588 | | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 17,421 | | |
Total assets | | | 59,256,916 | | |
Liabilities | |
Administrative services fee payable (Note 3) | | | 7,252 | | |
Shareholder servicing/Distribution fee payable (Note 3) | | | 932 | | |
Payable for investments purchased | | | 4,267,138 | | |
Payable upon return of securities loaned (Note 2) | | | 1,733,475 | | |
Unrealized depreciation on open swap contracts (Note 2) | | | 1,301,347 | | |
Trustees' fee payable | | | 20,523 | | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts (Note 2) | | | 19,611 | | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | 400 | | |
Accrued expenses | | | 173,799 | | |
Total liabilities | | | 7,524,477 | | |
Net Assets | |
Capital stock, $.001 par value (Note 6) | | | 5,437 | | |
Paid-in capital (Note 6) | | | 57,695,648 | | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | (5,968,646 | ) | |
Net assets | | $ | 51,732,439 | | |
I Shares | |
Net assets | | $ | 47,382,432 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 4,973,471 | | |
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share | | $ | 9.53 | | |
A Shares | |
Net assets | | $ | 4,350,007 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 463,160 | | |
Net asset value and redemption price per share | | $ | 9.39 | | |
Maximum offering price per share (net asset value/(1-5.25%)) | | $ | 9.91 | | |
1 Includes $1,662,542 of securities on loan.
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse Multialternative Strategy Fund
Consolidated Statement of Operations
For the Year Ended October 31, 2020
Investment Income | |
Interest | | $ | 357,362 | | |
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $229) | | | 260,179 | | |
Securities lending (net of rebates) | | | 22,768 | | |
Total investment income | | | 640,309 | | |
Expenses | |
Investment advisory fees (Note 3) | | | 545,033 | | |
Administrative services fees (Note 3) | | | 15,463 | | |
Shareholder servicing/Distribution fees (Note 3) | |
Class A | | | 5,084 | | |
Custodian fees | | | 121,530 | | |
Audit and tax fees | | | 68,421 | | |
Trustees' fees | | | 64,798 | | |
Transfer agent fees (Note 3) | | | 56,683 | | |
Registration fees | | | 43,652 | | |
Printing fees | | | 39,847 | | |
Legal fees | | | 36,938 | | |
Commitment fees (Note 4) | | | 15,413 | | |
Insurance expense | | | 1,815 | | |
Miscellaneous expense | | | 7,452 | | |
Total expenses | | | 1,022,129 | | |
Less: fees waived and expenses reimbursed (Note 3) | | | (571,585 | ) | |
Net expenses | | | 450,544 | | |
Net investment income | | | 189,765 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) from Investments, Futures Contracts, Swap Contracts, Written Options and Foreign Currency Related Items | |
Net realized loss from investments | | | (2,042,506 | ) | |
Net realized gain from futures contracts | | | 3,043,981 | | |
Net realized gain from swap contracts | | | 970,004 | | |
Net realized loss from written options | | | (5,822 | ) | |
Net realized gain from foreign currency transactions | | | 9,538 | | |
Net realized loss from forward foreign currency contracts | | | (289,995 | ) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments | | | 262,455 | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from futures contracts | | | (392,628 | ) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from swap contracts | | | (642,940 | ) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from foreign currency translations | | | (15,324 | ) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from forward foreign currency contracts | | | 55,938 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain from investments, futures contracts, swap contracts, written options and foreign currency related items | | | 952,701 | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 1,142,466 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse Multialternative Strategy Fund
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | For the Year Ended October 31, 2020 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2019 | |
From Operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 189,765 | | | $ | 471,078 | | |
Net realized gain (loss) from investments, futures contracts, swap contracts, written options, foreign currency transactions and forward foreign currency contracts | | | 1,685,200 | | | | (2,565,167 | ) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments, futures contracts, swap contracts, foreign currency translations and forward foreign currency contracts | | | (732,499 | ) | | | 469,549 | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 1,142,466 | | | | (1,624,540 | ) | |
From Distributions | |
From distributable earnings | | | |
Class I | | | (3,436,401 | ) | | | (1,803,690 | ) | |
Class A | | | (45,957 | ) | | | (24,902 | ) | |
Net decrease in net assets resulting from distributions | | | (3,482,358 | ) | | | (1,828,592 | ) | |
From Capital Share Transactions (Note 6) | |
Proceeds from sale of shares | | | 57,996,880 | | | | 49,695,132 | | |
Reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 3,466,462 | | | | 1,821,562 | | |
Net asset value of shares redeemed | | | (82,871,881 | ) | | | (78,882,851 | ) | |
Net decrease in net assets from capital share transactions | | | (21,408,539 | ) | | | (27,366,157 | ) | |
Net decrease in net assets | | | (23,748,431 | ) | | | (30,819,289 | ) | |
Net Assets | |
Beginning of year | | | 75,480,870 | | | | 106,300,159 | | |
End of year | | $ | 51,732,439 | | | $ | 75,480,870 | | |
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse Multialternative Strategy Fund
Consolidated Financial Highlights
(For a Class I Share of the Fund Outstanding Throughout Each Year)
| | For the Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 9.86 | | | $ | 10.031 | | | $ | 10.54 | | | $ | 10.391 | | | $ | 10.36 | | |
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS | |
Net investment income (loss)2 | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.05 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | |
Net gain (loss) from investments, futures contracts, swap contracts, written options and foreign currency related items (both realized and unrealized) | | | 0.10 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 0.41 | | | | 0.13 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.003 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.05 | | |
LESS DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (0.47 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | (0.47 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 9.531 | | | $ | 9.86 | | | $ | 10.031 | | | $ | 10.54 | | | $ | 10.391 | | |
Total return4 | | | 1.46 | % | | | 0.11 | % | | | (0.29 | )% | | | 3.68 | % | | | 0.53 | % | |
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA | |
Net assets, end of year (000s omitted) | | $ | 47,382 | | | $ | 74,486 | | | $ | 104,886 | | | $ | 102,227 | | | $ | 114,951 | | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.89 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 0.91 | % | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding securities sold short dividend expense | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.85 | % | |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | | 0.38 | % | | | 0.60 | % | | | 0.44 | % | | | (0.40 | )% | | | (0.79 | )% | |
Decrease reflected in above operating expense ratios due to waivers/reimbursements | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.13 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.68 | % | | | 0.65 | % | |
Portfolio turnover rate5 | | | 571 | % | | | 305 | % | | | 1,373 | % | | | 586 | % | | | 1,021 | % | |
1 Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset values for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions.
2 Per share information is calculated using the average shares outstanding method.
3 This amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
4 Total returns are historical and include change in share price and reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Had certain expenses not been reduced during the years shown, total returns would have been lower.
5 Portfolio turnover is calculated by dividing the lesser of total purchases or sales of portfolio securities for the reporting period by the monthly average of portfolio securities owned during the reporting period. Excluded from both the numerator and denominator are amounts relating to derivatives and securities whose maturities or expiration dates at the time of acquisition were one year or less.
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse Multialternative Strategy Fund
Consolidated Financial Highlights
(For a Class A Share of the Fund Outstanding Throughout Each Year)
| | For the Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of year | | $ | 9.73 | | | $ | 9.921 | | | $ | 10.47 | | | $ | 10.31 | | | $ | 10.31 | | |
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS | |
Net investment income (loss)2 | | | (0.00 | )3 | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.02 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | |
Net gain (loss) from investments, futures contracts, swap contracts, written options and foreign currency related items (both realized and unrealized) | | | 0.10 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 0.42 | | | | 0.12 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.10 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.02 | | |
LESS DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (0.44 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of year | | $ | 9.391 | | | $ | 9.73 | | | $ | 9.921 | | | $ | 10.47 | | | $ | 10.31 | | |
Total return4 | | | 1.10 | % | | | (0.10 | )% | | | (0.68 | )% | | | 3.45 | % | | | 0.24 | % | |
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA | |
Net assets, end of year (000s omitted) | | $ | 4,350 | | | $ | 994 | | | $ | 1,414 | | | $ | 1,267 | | | $ | 1,319 | | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.14 | % | | | 1.26 | % | | | 1.17 | % | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding securities sold short dividend expense | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.11 | % | |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | | (0.04 | )% | | | 0.30 | % | | | 0.19 | % | | | (0.65 | )% | | | (0.98 | )% | |
Decrease reflected in above operating expense ratios due to waivers/reimbursements | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.13 | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.68 | % | | | 0.65 | % | |
Portfolio turnover rate5 | | | 571 | % | | | 305 | % | | | 1,373 | % | | | 586 | % | | | 1,021 | % | |
1 Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset values for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions.
2 Per share information is calculated using the average shares outstanding method.
3 This amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
4 Total returns are historical and include change in share price, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and no sales charge. Had certain expenses not been reduced during the years shown, total returns would have been lower.
5 Portfolio turnover is calculated by dividing the lesser of total purchases or sales of portfolio securities for the reporting period by the monthly average of portfolio securities owned during the reporting period. Excluded from both the numerator and denominator are amounts relating to derivatives and securities whose maturities or expiration dates at the time of acquisition were one year or less.
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse Multialternative Strategy Fund
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
October 31, 2020
Credit Suisse Multialternative Strategy Fund (the "Fund"), a series of Credit Suisse Opportunity Funds (the "Trust"), a Delaware statutory trust, is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), as a non-diversified open-end management investment company that seeks to achieve total return consistent with the risk and return patterns of a diversified universe of hedge funds. The Trust was organized under the laws of the State of Delaware as a business trust on May 31, 1995.
Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC ("Credit Suisse"), the investment adviser to the Fund, is registered as an investment adviser with the Securities and Exchange Commission and as a Commodity Pool Operator with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The Fund intends to gain exposure to commodity derivatives through investing in a wholly-owned subsidiary, Credit Suisse Cayman Multialternative Strategy Fund, Ltd. (the "Subsidiary"), organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands. The Subsidiary invests in commodity-linked derivative instruments, such as swaps and futures. The Subsidiary may also invest in debt securities, some of which are intended to serve as margin or collateral for the Subsidiary's derivatives positions.
The Subsidiary is managed by the same portfolio managers that manage the Fund and the accompanying financial statements reflect the financial position of the Fund and the Subsidiary and the results of operations on a consolidated basis. The consolidated financial statements include portfolio holdings of the Fund and the Subsidiary and all intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. The Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in the Subsidiary. As of October 31, 2020, the Fund held $7,126,886 in the Subsidiary, representing 13.8% of the Fund's consolidated net assets. For the year ended October 31, 2020, the net realized gain on securities and other financial instruments held in the Subsidiary was $851,144.
Subsequent references to the Fund within the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements collectively refer to the Fund and the Subsidiary, unless the context otherwise requires.
The Fund offers two classes of shares: Class I shares and Class A shares. Each class of shares represents an equal pro rata interest in the Fund, except the share classes bear different expenses. Class A shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge of up to 5.25%. Class I shares are sold without a sales charge.
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Credit Suisse Multialternative Strategy Fund
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2020
Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements. The policies are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP"). The preparation of consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Fund is considered an investment company for financial reporting purposes under GAAP and follows the accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 946 — Financial Services — Investment Companies.
A) SECURITY VALUATION — The Board of Trustees (the "Board") is responsible for the Fund's valuation process. The Board has delegated the supervision of the daily valuation process to Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC, the Fund's investment adviser ("Credit Suisse" or the "Adviser"), who has established a Pricing Committee which, pursuant to the policies adopted by the Board, is responsible for making fair valuation determinations and overseeing the Fund's pricing policies. The net asset value of the Fund is determined daily as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. (the "Exchange") on each day the Exchange is open for business. For certain international equity securities, in order to adjust for events which may occur between the close of the foreign exchanges and the close of the Exchange, a fair valuation model may be used. This fair valuation model takes into account comparisons to the valuation of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), exchange-traded funds, futures contracts and certain indices and these securities are categorized as Level 2. The valuations for fixed income securities (which may include, but are not limited to, corporate, government, municipal, mortgage-backed, collateralized mortgage obligations and asset-backed securities) and certain derivative instruments are typically the prices supplied by independent third party pricing services, which may use market prices or broker/dealer quotations or a variety of valuation techniques and methodologies. The independent third party pricing services use inputs that are observable such as issuer details, interest rates, yield curves, prepayment speeds, credit risks/spreads, default rates and quoted prices for similar securities. These pricing services generally price fixed income securities assuming orderly transactions of an institutional "round lot" size, but some trades occur in smaller "odd lot" sizes which may be effected at lower prices than institutional round lot trades. Structured note agreements are valued in accordance with a dealer-supplied valuation based on changes in the value of
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Credit Suisse Multialternative Strategy Fund
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2020
Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
the underlying index. Option contracts on securities, currencies, indices, futures contracts, swaps and other instruments are valued at the mid-point between the last bid and ask quotations as of the close of trading on the exchange on which the option is traded. Futures contracts are valued daily at the settlement price established by the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded. Forward contracts are valued at the London closing spot rates and the London closing forward point rates on a daily basis. The currency forward contract pricing model derives the differential in point rates to the expiration date of the forward and calculates its present value. Over-the-counter derivative financial instruments, such as swap agreements, generally derive their value from underlying asset prices, indices, reference rates, and other inputs or a combination of these factors. Equity securities for which market quotations are available are valued at the last reported sales price or official closing price on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. The Fund may utilize a service provided by an independent third party which has been approved by the Board to fair value certain securities. When fair value pricing is employed, the prices of securities used by the Fund to calculate its net asset value may differ from quoted or published prices for the same securities. If independent third party pricing services are unable to supply prices for a portfolio investment, or if the prices supplied are deemed by the investment adviser to be unreliable, the market price may be determined by the investment adviser using quotations from one or more brokers/dealers or at the transaction price if the security has recently been purchased and no value has yet been obtained from a pricing service or pricing broker. When reliable prices are not readily available, such as when the value of a security has been significantly affected by events after the close of the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded, but before the Fund calculates its net asset value, these securities will be fair valued in good faith by the Pricing Committee, in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board.
The Fund uses valuation techniques to measure fair value that are consistent with the market approach and/or income approach, depending on the type of security and the particular circumstance. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable securities. The income approach uses valuation techniques to discount estimated future cash flows to present value.
GAAP established a disclosure hierarchy that categorizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to value assets and liabilities at each measurement date. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
• Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
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• Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
• Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)
The inputs or methodologies used to value securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2020 in valuing the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value:
Assets | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Total | |
Investments in Securities | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 1,966,763 | | | $ | 526,978 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,493,741 | | |
Exchange-traded Funds | | | 6,922,741 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 6,922,741 | | |
United States Treasury Obligations | | | — | | | | 24,487,551 | | | | — | | | | 24,487,551 | | |
Short-term Investments | | | — | | | | 1,733,475 | | | | — | | | | 1,733,475 | | |
| | $ | 8,889,504 | | | $ | 26,748,004 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 35,637,508 | | |
Other Financial Instruments* | |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | 94,634 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 94,634 | | |
Futures Contracts | | | 541,397 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 541,397 | | |
Swap Contracts | | | — | | | | 1,209,315 | | | | — | | | | 1,209,315 | | |
Liabilities | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Total | |
Other Financial Instruments* | |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | 19,611 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 19,611 | | |
Futures Contracts | | | 685,365 | | �� | | — | | | | — | | | | 685,365 | | |
Swap Contracts | | | — | | | | 1,301,347 | | | | — | | | | 1,301,347 | | |
* Other financial instruments include unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency contracts, futures and swap contracts.
For the year ended October 31, 2020, there were no transfers among Level 2 and Level 3. All transfers, if any, are assumed to occur at the end of the reporting period.
B) DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES — The Fund adopted amendments to authoritative guidance on disclosures about derivative instruments and hedging activities which require that a fund disclose (a) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, (b) how derivative instruments and hedging activities are accounted for and (c) how derivative instruments and related hedging activities affect a fund's financial position, financial performance and cash flows. For the year ended October 31, 2020, the Fund's derivatives did not qualify for hedge accounting as they are held at fair value.
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The following table presents the fair value and the location of derivatives within the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities at October 31, 2020 and the effect of these derivatives on the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended October 31, 2020.
Primary Underlying Risk | | Derivative Assets(1) | | Derivative Liabilities(1) | | Realized Gain (Loss) | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Foreign currency exchange rate | |
Forward contracts | | $ | 94,634 | | | $ | 19,611 | | | $ | (289,995 | ) | | $ | 55,938 | | |
Futures contracts(2) | | | 8,343 | | | | 18,751 | | | | (134,599 | ) | | | 12,962 | | |
Interest rate | |
Futures contracts(2) | | | 31,338 | | | | 98,264 | | | | 2,946,980 | | | | (631,500 | ) | |
Swap contracts | | | — | | | | 12,440 | | | | (44,326 | ) | | | 240,359 | | |
Equity price | |
Futures contracts(2) | | | 21,570 | | | | 106,971 | | | | (367,470 | ) | | | 142,116 | | |
Swap contracts | | | 643,111 | | | | 665,679 | | | | 451,333 | | | | (1,368,492 | ) | |
Purchased options | | | — | | | | — | | | | (689,985 | ) | | | — | | |
Written options | | | — | | | | — | | | | (5,822 | ) | | | — | | |
Credit risk | |
Swap contracts | | | 198,860 | | | | 92,578 | | | | 24,265 | | | | 212,129 | | |
Commodity price | |
Futures contracts(2) | | | 480,146 | | | | 461,379 | | | | 599,070 | | | | 83,794 | | |
Swap contracts | | | 367,344 | | | | 530,650 | | | | 538,732 | | | | 273,064 | | |
Total | | $ | 1,845,346 | | | $ | 2,006,323 | | | $ | 3,028,183 | | | $ | (979,630 | ) | |
(1) Generally, the balance sheet location for asset derivatives is receivables/net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and for liability derivatives is payables/net unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
(2) Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) of futures contracts as reported in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments. Only variation margin is reported within the receivables and/or payables on the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
For the year ended October 31, 2020, the Fund held average monthly value on a net basis of $17,119,705 in forward foreign currency contracts and average monthly notional values on a net basis of $43,537,040 and $37,774,839 in long futures contracts and short futures contracts and $199,996,822 in swap contracts, respectively. For the year ended October 31, 2020, the Fund received average monthly premiums of $18,538 from put written options contracts and $28,901 from call written options contracts.
The Fund is a party to International Swap and Derivatives Association, Inc. ("ISDA") Master Agreements ("Master Agreements") with certain counterparties that govern over-the-counter derivative (including Total Return, Credit Default and Interest Rate Swaps) and foreign exchange contracts entered into by the Fund. The Master Agreements may contain provisions regarding, among other things, the parties' general obligations, representations, agreements, collateral requirements, events of default and early termination.
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Termination events applicable to the Fund may occur upon a decline in the Fund's net assets below a specified threshold over a certain period of time.
The following table presents by counterparty the Fund's derivative assets, net of related collateral held by the Fund, at October 31, 2020:
Counterparty | | Gross Amount of Derivative Assets Presented in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities(a) | | Financial Instruments and Derivatives Available for Offset | | Non-Cash Collateral Received | | Cash Collateral Received(b) | | Net Amount of Derivative Assets | |
Barclays Bank PLC | | $ | 110,640 | | | $ | (110,640 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | |
BNP Paribas | | | 67,532 | | | | (67,532 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Goldman Sachs | | | 209,015 | | | | (209,015 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
JPMorgan Chase | | | 452,214 | | | | (201,092 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 251,122 | | |
Macquarie Bank Ltd. | | | 248,017 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 248,017 | | |
Morgan Stanley | | | 56,850 | | | | (56,850 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Societe Generale | | | 159,681 | | | | (88,656 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 71,025 | | |
| | $ | 1,303,949 | | | $ | (733,785 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 570,164 | | |
The following table presents by counterparty the Fund's derivative liabilities, net of related collateral pledged by the Fund, at October 31, 2020:
Counterparty | | Gross Amount of Derivative Liabilities Presented in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities(a) | | Financial Instruments and Derivatives Available for Offset | | Non-Cash Collateral Pledged | | Cash Collateral Pledged(b) | | Net Amount of Derivative Liabilities | |
Bank of America | | $ | 69,785 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 69,785 | | |
Barclays Bank PLC | | | 246,433 | | | | (110,640 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 135,793 | | |
BNP Paribas | | | 139,350 | | | | (67,532 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 71,818 | | |
Citigroup | | | 9,684 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9,684 | | |
Goldman Sachs | | | 276,237 | | | | (209,015 | ) | | | — | | | | (67,222 | ) | | | — | | |
JPMorgan Chase | | | 201,092 | | | | (201,092 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Morgan Stanley | | | 289,721 | | | | (56,850 | ) | | | — | | | | (232,871 | ) | | | — | | |
Societe Generale | | | 88,656 | | | | (88,656 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
| | $ | 1,320,958 | | | $ | (733,785 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (300,093 | ) | | $ | 287,080 | | |
(a) Swap contracts and forward foreign currency exchange contracts are included.
(b) The actual collateral pledged may be more than the amounts shown.
C) FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS — The books and records of the Fund are maintained in US dollars. Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are recorded at the current prevailing exchange rates. All assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies, including purchases and sales of investments, and income and expenses, are translated into US dollar amounts on the date of those transactions.
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Reported net realized gain (loss) from foreign currency transactions arises from sales of foreign currencies; currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions; and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund's books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net change in unrealized gains and losses on translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies arises from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments, at the end of the period, resulting from changes in exchange rates.
The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from fluctuations in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of investments held. Such fluctuations are included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
D) SECURITY TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT INCOME/ EXPENSE — Security transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Interest income/expense is recorded on the accrual basis. The Fund amortizes premiums and accretes discounts using the effective interest method. Dividend income/expense is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Foreign dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or as soon as practicable after the Fund determines the existence of a dividend declaration after exercising reasonable due diligence. Certain expenses are class-specific expenses, vary by class and are charged only to that class. Income, expenses (excluding class-specific expenses) and realized/unrealized gains/losses are allocated proportionately to each class of shares based upon the relative net asset value of the outstanding shares of that class. The cost of investments sold is determined by use of the specific identification method for both financial reporting and income tax purposes. To the extent any issuer defaults or a credit event occurs that impacts the issuer, the Fund may halt any additional interest income accruals and consider the realizability of interest accrued up to the date of default or credit event.
E) DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid quarterly. Distributions of net realized capital gains, if any, are declared and paid at least annually. However, to the extent that a net realized capital gain can be reduced by a capital loss carryforward, such gain will not be distributed. Dividends and distributions to shareholders of the Fund are recorded on the ex-dividend
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date and are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
F) FEDERAL AND OTHER TAXES — No provision is made for federal taxes as it is the Fund's intention to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company ("RIC") under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), and to make the requisite distributions to its shareholders, which will be sufficient to relieve it from federal income and excise taxes.
In order to qualify as a RIC under the Code, the Fund must meet certain requirements regarding the source of its income, the diversification of its assets and the distribution of its income. One of these requirements is that the Fund derive at least 90% of its gross income for each taxable year from dividends, interest, payments with respect to certain securities loans, gains from the sale or other disposition of stock, securities or foreign currencies, other income derived with respect to its business of investing in such stock, securities or currencies or net income derived from interests in certain publicly-traded partnerships ("Qualifying Income"). The Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") has issued a ruling that income realized from certain types of commodity-linked derivatives would not be Qualifying Income. As a result, the Fund's ability to realize income from investments in such commodity-linked derivatives as part of its investment strategy would be limited to a maximum of 10% of its gross income.
If the Fund is unable to ensure continued qualification as a RIC, the Fund may be required to change its investment objective, policies or techniques, or may be liquidated. If the Fund fails to qualify as a RIC, the Fund will be subject to federal income tax on its net income and capital gains at regular corporate rates (without reduction for distributions to shareholders). If the Fund were to fail to qualify as a RIC and become subject to federal income tax, shareholders of the Fund would be subject to the risk of diminished returns. The Fund adopted the authoritative guidance for uncertainty in income taxes and recognizes a tax benefit or liability from an uncertain position only if it is more likely than not that the position is sustainable based solely on its technical merits and consideration of the relevant taxing authority's widely understood administrative practices and procedures. The Fund has reviewed its current tax positions and has determined that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund's financial statements. The Fund's federal and state income and federal excise tax returns for tax years for which the applicable statutes of limitations have not expired are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state departments of revenue.
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G) CASH — The Fund's uninvested cash balance is held in an interest bearing variable rate demand deposit account at State Street Bank and Trust Company ("SSB"), the Fund's custodian.
H) SHORT SALES — When the Fund engages in a short sale, the collateral for the short position will be maintained by the Fund's custodian or qualified sub-custodian. While the short sale is open, the Fund will maintain in a segregated account an amount of liquid securities equal in value to its obligation to the securities sold short. The collateral amounts required are determined daily by reference to the market value of the short positions. Short sales expose the Fund to the risk that it will be required to cover its short position at a time when the securities have appreciated in value, thus resulting in a loss to the Fund. The Fund's loss on a short sale could theoretically be unlimited in a case where the Fund is unable, for whatever reason, to close out its short position. Short sales also involve transaction and other costs that will reduce potential gains and increase potential Fund losses. The use by the Fund of short sales in combination with long positions in the Fund in an attempt to improve performance may not be successful and may result in greater losses or lower positive returns than if the Fund held only long positions. It is possible that the Fund's long equity positions will decline in value at the same time that the value of the securities it has sold short increases, thereby increasing potential losses to the Fund. In addition, the Fund's short selling strategies may limit its ability to fully benefit from increases in the equity markets. Short selling also involves a form of financial leverage that may exaggerate any losses realized by the Fund. Also, there is the risk that the counterparty to a short sale may fail to honor its contractual terms, causing a loss to the Fund. At October 31, 2020, the Fund had no open short positions.
I) FUTURES — The Fund may enter into futures contracts to the extent permitted by its investment policies and objectives. The Fund may use futures contracts to gain exposure to or hedge against changes in interest rates, equity and market price movements and/or currency risks. Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund is required to deposit cash and/or pledge U.S. Government securities as initial margin with a Futures Commission Merchant ("FCM"). Subsequent payments, which are dependent on the daily fluctuations in the value of the underlying instrument, are made or received by the Fund each day (daily variation margin) and are recorded as unrealized gains or losses in the Consolidated Statement of Operations until the contracts are closed. When the contracts are closed, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the proceeds from (or cost of) the closing transaction
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and the Fund's basis in the contract. Risks of entering into futures contracts for hedging purposes include the possibility that a change in the value of the contract may not correlate with the changes in the value of the underlying instruments. Futures have minimal counterparty credit risk because futures are exchange traded and the exchange's clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange-traded futures, guarantees the futures against default. In addition, the purchase of a futures contract involves the risk that the Fund could lose more than the original margin deposit and subsequent payments may be required for a futures transaction. The Fund's open futures contracts are disclosed in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments. At October 31, 2020, the amount of restricted cash held at brokers related to open futures contracts was $3,232,036.
The Commodity Exchange Act requires an FCM to segregate all customer transactions and assets from the FCM's proprietary activities. A customer's cash and other equity deposited with an FCM are considered commingled with all other customer funds subject to the FCM's segregation requirements. In the event of an FCM's insolvency, recovery may be limited to the Fund's pro-rata share of segregated customer funds available. It is possible that the recovery amount could be less than the total of cash and other equity deposited.
J) FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS — A forward foreign currency exchange contract ("forward currency contract") is a commitment to purchase or sell a foreign currency at the settlement date at a negotiated rate. The Fund will enter into forward currency contracts primarily for hedging foreign currency risk. Forward currency contracts are valued at the prevailing forward exchange rate of the underlying currencies and unrealized gain/loss is recorded daily. On the settlement date of the forward currency contract, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value of the contract at the time it was closed. Certain risks may arise upon entering into forward currency contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts. The maximum counterparty credit risk to the Fund is measured by the unrealized gain on appreciated contracts. Additionally, when utilizing forward currency contracts to hedge, the Fund forgoes the opportunity to profit from favorable exchange rate movements during the term of the contract. The Fund's open forward currency contracts are disclosed in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments. At October 31, 2020, the amount of restricted cash held at brokers related to open forward foreign currency contracts was $0.
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K) SWAPS — The Fund may enter into swaps either for hedging purposes or to seek to increase total return. A swap contract is an agreement that obligates two parties to exchange a series of cash flows at specified intervals based upon or calculated by reference to changes in specified prices or rates for a specified amount of an underlying asset or notional principal amount. A centrally cleared swap is a transaction executed between the Fund and a counterparty, then cleared by a clearing member through a central clearinghouse. The central clearinghouse serves as the counterparty, with whom the Fund exchanges cash flows. The Fund will enter into swap contracts only on a net basis, which means that the two payment streams are netted out, with the Fund receiving or paying, as the case may be, only the net amount of the two payments. Risks may arise as a result of the failure of the counterparty to the swap contract to comply with the terms of the swap contract. The extent of the Fund's exposure to credit and counterparty risks is the discounted net value of the cash flows to be received from the counterparty over the contract's remaining life, to the extent that the amount is positive. These risks are mitigated by having a master netting arrangement between the Fund and the counterparty and by the posting of collateral by the counterparty to the Fund to cover the Fund's exposure to the counterparty. Therefore, the Fund considers the creditworthiness of each counterparty as well as the amounts posted by the counterparty pursuant to the master netting agreement to a swap contract in evaluating potential credit risk. Additionally, risks may arise from unanticipated movements in interest rates or in the value of the underlying reference asset or index.
The Fund may enter into total return swap contracts, involving commitments to pay interest in exchange for a market-linked return, both based on notional amounts. The Fund may invest in total return swap contracts for hedging purposes or to seek to increase total return. To the extent the total return of the security or index underlying the transaction exceeds or falls short of the offsetting interest rate obligation, the Fund will receive a payment from or make a payment to the counterparty.
The Fund may enter into credit default swap agreements either as a buyer or seller. The Fund may buy a credit default swap to attempt to mitigate the risk of default or credit quality deterioration in one or more individual holdings or in a segment of the fixed income securities market. The Fund may sell a credit default swap in an attempt to gain exposure to an underlying issuer's credit quality characteristics without investing directly in that issuer.
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The Fund bears the risk of loss of the amount expected to be received under a credit default swap agreement in the event of the default or bankruptcy of the counterparty. The Fund will enter into swap agreements only with counterparties that meet certain standards of creditworthiness (generally, such counterparties would have to be eligible counterparties under the terms of the Fund's repurchase agreement guidelines). Credit default swap agreements are generally valued at a price at which the counterparty to such agreement would terminate the agreement.
The Fund records unrealized gains or losses on a daily basis representing the value and the current net receivable or payable relating to open swap contracts. Net amounts received or paid on the swap contract are recorded as realized gains or losses. Fluctuations in the value of swap contracts are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized appreciation or depreciation from swap contracts. Realized gains and losses from terminated swaps are included in net realized gains/losses from swap contracts. Upon entering into a centrally cleared swap, the Fund is required to deposit with a financial intermediary cash or securities ("initial margin") in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the notional amount of the swap. Subsequent payments ("variation margin") are made or received by the Fund dependent upon the daily fluctuations in the value of the swap. In a cleared swap transaction, counterparty risk is minimized as the central clearinghouse acts as the counterparty. The Fund's open swap contracts are disclosed in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments. At October 31, 2020, the amounts of restricted cash held at brokers related to open swap contracts for the Fund was $7,907,462.
L) OPTION CONTRACTS — The Fund will enter into options contracts to gain exposure to risk volatility based assets. When the Fund purchases an option, it pays a premium and the option is subsequently marked to market to reflect current value. Premiums paid for purchasing options which expire are treated as realized losses. Premiums paid for purchasing options which are exercised or closed are added to the cost or deducted from the proceeds on the underlying instrument to determine the realized gain or loss. The risk associated with purchasing options is limited to the premium paid.
When the Fund writes an option, an amount equal to the net premium received (the premium less commission) is recorded as a liability and is subsequently adjusted to the current value. Net premiums received for written options which expire are treated as realized gains. Net premiums received for written options which are exercised or closed are deducted from the cost or
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added to the proceeds on the underlying instrument or closing purchase transaction to determine the realized gain or loss. The Fund, as writer of a written option, bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the market value of the instrument underlying the written option.
Exchange-traded options have standardized contracts and are settled through a clearing house with fulfillment guaranteed by the credit of the exchange. Therefore, counterparty credit risks to the Fund are limited. Over-the-counter options are subject to the risk that the counterparty is unable or unwilling to meet its obligations under the option. As of October 31, 2020, the Fund held no open written option contracts. At October 31, 2020, the amount of restricted cash held at brokers related to option contracts was $1,175,715.
M) SECURITIES LENDING — The initial collateral received by the Fund is required to have a value of at least 102% of the market value of domestic securities on loan (including any accrued interest thereon) and 105% of the market value of foreign securities on loan (including any accrued interest thereon). The collateral is maintained thereafter at a value equal to at least 102% of the current market value of the securities on loan. The market value of loaned securities is determined at the close of each business day of the Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund, or excess collateral returned by the Fund, on the next business day. Cash collateral received by the Fund in connection with securities lending activity may be pooled together with cash collateral for other funds/portfolios advised by Credit Suisse and may be invested in a variety of investments, including funds advised by SSB, the Fund's securities lending agent, or money market instruments. However, in the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings. The remaining maturities of the securities lending transactions are considered overnight and continuous. Loans are subject to termination by the Fund or the borrower at any time.
SSB has been engaged by the Fund to act as the Fund's securities lending agent. As of October 31, 2020, the Fund had outstanding loans of securities to certain approved brokers for which the Fund received collateral:
Market Value of Loaned Securities | | Market Value of Cash Collateral | | Total Collateral | |
$ | 1,662,542 | | | $ | 1,733,475 | | | $ | 1,733,475 | | |
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October 31, 2020
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The following table presents financial instruments that are subject to enforceable netting arrangements as of October 31, 2020.
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Gross Asset Amounts Presented in Statement of Assets and Liabilities(a) | | Collateral Received(b) | | Net Amount (not less than $0) | |
$ | 1,662,542 | | | $ | (1,662,542 | ) | | $ | — | | |
(a) Represents market value of loaned securities at year end.
(b) The actual collateral received is greater than the amount shown here due to collateral requirements of the security lending agreement.
During the year ended October 31, 2020, total earnings from the Fund's investment in cash collateral received in connection with securities lending arrangements was $38,817, of which $8,464 was rebated to borrowers (brokers). The Fund retained $22,768 in income from the cash collateral investment, and SSB, as lending agent, was paid $7,585. Securities lending income is accrued as earned.
N) OTHER — In the normal course of business the Fund trades financial instruments and enters into financial transactions for which risk of potential loss exists due to changes in the market (market risk) or failure of the other party to a transaction to perform (credit risk). Similar to credit risk, the Fund may be exposed to counterparty risk, including with respect to securities lending, or the risk that an institution or other entity with which the Fund has unsettled or open transactions will default. The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets recorded in the consolidated financial statements. Financial assets, which potentially expose the Fund to credit risk, consist principally of cash due from counterparties and investments. The extent of the Fund's exposure to credit and counterparty risks in respect to these financial assets approximates their carrying value as recorded in the Fund's Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
O) FOREIGN INVESTMENTS RISK — The Fund may have elements of risk not typically associated with investments in the U.S. due to concentrated investments in a limited number of countries or regions, which may vary throughout the year. Such concentrations may subject the Fund to additional risks resulting from political or economic conditions in such countries or regions and the possible imposition of adverse governmental laws or currency exchange restrictions could cause the securities and their markets to be less liquid and their prices to be more volatile than those of comparable U.S. securities.
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Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Because the Fund may invest a significant portion of its assets in these markets, it is subject to greater risks of adverse events that occur in those markets and may experience greater volatility than a Fund that is more broadly diversified geographically.
P) RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS — In August 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework — Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement ("ASU 2018-13"). The update provides guidance that eliminates, adds and modifies certain disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. ASU 2018-13 will be effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019. Management is currently assessing the potential impact of these changes to future financial statements.
Note 3. Transactions with Affiliates and Related Parties
Credit Suisse serves as investment adviser and co-administrator for the Fund. Credit Suisse is entitled to receive a fee from the Fund at an annual rate of 1.04% of the Fund's average daily net assets. For the year ended October 31, 2020, investment advisory and administration fees earned and fees waived/expenses reimbursed by Credit Suisse were $545,033 and $571,585, respectively. Credit Suisse has contractually agreed to limit expenses so that the Fund's annual operating expenses do not exceed 0.85% of the Fund's average daily net assets for Class I shares and 1.10% of the Fund's average daily net assets for Class A shares. The Fund is authorized to reimburse Credit Suisse for management fees previously limited and/or for expenses previously reimbursed by Credit Suisse, provided, however, that any reimbursements must be paid at a date not more than thirty-six months following the applicable month during which such fees were limited or expenses were reimbursed by Credit Suisse and the reimbursements do not cause the Fund to exceed the applicable expense limitation in the contract at the time the fees are recouped. This contract may not be terminated before February 28, 2022.
The amounts waived and reimbursed by Credit Suisse, which are available for potential future recoupment by Credit Suisse, and the expiration schedule at October 31, 2020 are as follows:
| | Fee waivers/expense reimbursements subject to recoupment | | Expires October 31, 2021* | | Expires October 31, 2022* | | Expires October 31, 2023 | |
Class I | | $ | 2,332,659 | | | $ | 929,934 | | | $ | 853,318 | | | $ | 549,407 | | |
Class A | | | 46,833 | | | | 12,157 | | | | 12,498 | | | | 22,178 | | |
Totals | | $ | 2,379,492 | | | $ | 942,091 | | | $ | 865,816 | | | $ | 571,585 | | |
* The Subsidiary expenses are not eligible for recoupment.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2020
Note 3. Transactions with Affiliates and Related Parties (continued)
For its co-administrative services, SSB receives a fee, exclusive of out-of-pocket expenses, calculated in total for all the Credit Suisse funds/portfolios co-administered by SSB and allocated based upon the relative average net assets of each fund/portfolio, subject to an annual minimum fee. For the year ended October 31, 2020, co-administrative services fees earned by SSB (including out-of-pocket expenses) with respect to the Fund were $15,463.
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC ("CSSU"), an affiliate of Credit Suisse, serves as the distributor of the Fund's shares. Pursuant to a distribution plan adopted by the Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, CSSU receives fees for its distribution services. These fees are calculated at an annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Class A shares. For the year ended October 31, 2020, the Fund paid Rule 12b-1 distribution fees of $5,084 for Class A shares. Class I shares are not subject to Rule 12b-1 distribution fees.
Certain brokers, dealers and financial representatives provide transfer agent-related services to the Fund and receive compensation from the Fund. For the year ended October 31, 2020, the Fund paid $43,619, which is included within transfer agent fees in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
For the year ended October 31, 2020, CSSU and its affiliates advised the Fund that there were no commissions earned on the sale of Class A shares.
Credit Suisse made a reimbursement of $68,696 relating to an operational error, which was booked to Capital Share Transactions on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets. If Credit Suisse did not make the reimbursement, Class I's total return would have been 0.11% lower.
Note 4. Line of Credit
The Fund, together with other funds/portfolios advised by Credit Suisse (collectively, the "Participating Funds"), participates in a committed, unsecured line of credit facility ("Credit Facility"), with SSB in an aggregated amount of $250 million for temporary or emergency purposes under a first-come, first-served basis. Under the terms of the Credit Facility, the Participating Funds pay an aggregate commitment fee on the average unused amount of the Credit Facility, which is allocated among the Participating Funds in such manner as is determined by the governing Boards of the Participating Funds. In addition, the Participating Funds pay interest on borrowings at either the Overnight Federal Funds rate or the Overnight LIBOR rate plus a spread. At October 31, 2020 and during the year ended October 31, 2020, the Fund had no borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2020
Note 5. Purchases and Sales of Securities
For the year ended October 31, 2020, purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) and U.S. Government and Agency Obligations were as follows:
Investment Securities | | U.S. Government/ Agency Obligations | |
Purchases | | Sales | | Purchases | | Sales | |
$ | 27,441,608 | | | $ | 20,463,117 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | | |
Note 6. Capital Share Transactions
The Fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of full and fractional shares of beneficial interest, $.001 par value per share. The Fund offers Class I and Class A shares. Transactions in capital shares for each class of the Fund were as follows:
| | Class I | |
| | For the Year Ended October 31, 2020 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2019 | |
| | Shares | | Value | | Shares | | Value | |
Shares sold | | | 5,647,278 | | | $ | 53,675,203 | | | | 5,009,238 | | | $ | 49,546,498 | | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 363,815 | | | | 3,430,774 | | | | 189,642 | | | | 1,801,599 | | |
Shares redeemed | | | (8,591,776 | ) | | | (82,034,685 | ) | | | (8,105,787 | ) | | | (78,320,344 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (2,580,683 | ) | | $ | (24,928,708 | ) | | | (2,906,907 | ) | | $ | (26,972,247 | ) | |
| | Class A | |
| | For the Year Ended October 31, 2020 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2019 | |
| | Shares | | Value | | Shares | | Value | |
Shares sold | | | 444,731 | | | $ | 4,321,677 | | | | 15,138 | | | $ | 148,634 | | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 3,829 | | | | 35,688 | | | | 2,124 | | | | 19,963 | | |
Shares redeemed | | | (87,567 | ) | | | (837,196 | ) | | | (57,597 | ) | | | (562,507 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 360,993 | | | $ | 3,520,169 | | | | (40,335 | ) | | $ | (393,910 | ) | |
On October 31, 2020, the number of shareholders that held 5% or more of the outstanding shares of each class of the Fund was as follows:
| | Number of Shareholders | | Approximate Percentage of Outstanding Shares | |
Class I | | | 4 | | | | 97 | % | |
Class A | | | 3 | | | | 76 | % | |
The Fund's performance may be negatively impacted in the event one or more of the Fund's greater than 5% shareholders were to redeem at a given time. Some of the shareholders may be omnibus accounts, which hold shares on behalf of individual shareholders.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2020
Note 7. Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders
Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
The tax character of dividends paid by the Fund during the fiscal years ended October 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, was as follows:
Ordinary Income | | Long-Term Capital Gain | |
2020 | | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
$ | 3,482,358 | | | $ | 1,707,836 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 120,756 | | |
The tax basis components of distributable earnings differ from the amounts reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities by temporary book/tax differences. These differences are primarily due to differing treatments of wash sales, mark to market of forward contracts, futures contracts, swap contracts, Subsidiary adjustments and deferred organizational expenses.
At October 31, 2020, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed net investment income | | $ | 2,555,364 | | |
Accumulated net realized loss | | | (8,054,187 | ) | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (455,792 | ) | |
| | $ | (5,954,615 | ) | |
At October 31, 2020, the Fund had $7,899,605 of unlimited short-term capital loss carryforwards and $154,582 of unlimited long-term capital loss carryforwards available to offset possible future capital gains.
At October 31, 2020, the cost and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and derivatives for income tax purposes were as follows:
Cost of Investments | | $ | 43,201,139 | | |
Unrealized appreciation | | $ | 1,702,168 | | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (2,162,845 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | $ | (460,677 | ) | |
To adjust for current period permanent book/tax differences which arose principally from differing book/tax treatment of foreign currency gain/loss, Subsidiary cumulative income/loss and swap gain/loss, paid-in capital was credited $492,477 and distributable earnings/loss was charged $492,477. Net assets were not affected by this reclassification.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2020
In the normal course of business, the Fund may provide general indemnifications pursuant to certain contracts and organizational documents. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund and, therefore, cannot be estimated; however, based on experience, the risk of loss from such claims is considered remote.
Note 9. Subsequent Events
In preparing the financial statements as of October 31, 2020, management considered the impact of subsequent events for potential recognition or disclosure in these financial statements through the date of release of this report. No such events requiring recognition or disclosure were identified through the date of the release of this report.
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Credit Suisse Multialternative Strategy Fund
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees of Credit Suisse Opportunity Funds and Shareholders of
Credit Suisse Multialternative Strategy Fund
Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated statement of assets and liabilities, including the consolidated schedule of investments, of Credit Suisse Multialternative Strategy Fund (one of the funds constituting Credit Suisse Opportunity Funds, referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of October 31, 2020, the related consolidated statements of operations and changes in net assets, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for the year ended October 31, 2020 (collectively referred to as the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of October 31, 2020, and the results of its operations, changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for the year ended October 31, 2020 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The consolidated financial statements of the Fund as of and for the year ended October 31, 2019 and the consolidated financial highlights for each of the periods ended on or prior to October 31, 2019 (not presented herein, other than the consolidated statement of changes in net assets and the consolidated financial highlights) were audited by other auditors whose report dated December 20, 2019 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements and consolidated financial highlights.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund's financial statements based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.
Our audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included
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Credit Suisse Multialternative Strategy Fund
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2020 by correspondence with the custodian, and brokers, when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
New York, New York
December 23, 2020
We have served as the auditor of one or more Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC investment companies since 2020.
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Credit Suisse Multialternative Strategy Fund
Information Concerning Trustees and Officers (unaudited)
Name, Address (Year of Birth) | | Position(s) Held with Fund | | Term of Office1 and Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Trusteeships Held by Trustee During Past Five Years | |
Independent Trustees | | | | | | | | | | | |
Laura A. DeFelice c/o Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC Attn: General Counsel Eleven Madison Avenue New York, New York 10010 (1959) | | Trustee, Nominating and Audit Committee member | | Since 2017 | | Partner of Acacia Properties LLC (multi-family and commercial real estate ownership and operation) from 2008 to present; Stonegate Advisors LLC (renewable energy and energy efficiency) from 2007 to present. | | | 9 | | | None | |
Jeffrey E. Garten c/o Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC Attn: General Counsel Eleven Madison Avenue New York, New York 10010 (1946) | | Trustee, Nominating and Audit Committee member | | Since Fund Inception | | Dean Emeritus of Yale School of Management from July 2015 to present; The Juan Trippe Professor in the Practice of International Trade, Finance and Business, Yale School of Management, from July 2005 to July 2015; Partner and Chairman of Garten Rothkopf (consulting firm) from October 2005 to June 2017. | | | 9 | | | Director of Aetna, Inc. (insurance company) from January 1999 to 2019; Director of CarMax Group (used car dealers) from January 2002 to 2019; Director of Miller Buckfire & Co., LLC (financial restructuring) from January 2008 to 2019. | |
1 Subject to the Trust's retirement policy, each Trustee may continue to serve as a Trustee until the last day of the calendar year in which the applicable Trustee attains age 75. Officer serves until his or her respective successor has been duly elected and qualified.
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Information Concerning Trustees and Officers (unaudited) (continued)
Name, Address (Year of Birth) | | Position(s) Held with Fund | | Term of Office1 and Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Trusteeships Held by Trustee During Past Five Years | |
Independent Trustees | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mahendra R. Gupta c/o Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC Attn: General Counsel Eleven Madison Avenue New York, New York 10010 (1956) | | Trustee, Nominating Committee member and Audit Committee Chairman | | Since 2017 | | Professor, Washington University in St. Louis from July 1990 to present; Dean of Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis from July 2005 to July 2016; Partner, R.J. Mithaiwala (food manufacturing and retail, India) from March 1977 to present; Partner, F.F.B. Corporation (agriculture, India) from March 1977 to present; Partner, RPMG Research Corporation (benchmark research) from July 2001 to present. | | | 9 | | | Director of Caleres Inc. (footwear) from May 2012 to present; Director of Koch Development Corporation (real estate development) from November 2017 to present; Director of Supernova (fin-tech) from June 2014 to September 2018. | |
Steven N. Rappaport c/o Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC Attn: General Counsel Eleven Madison Avenue New York, New York 10010 (1948) | | Chairman of the Board, Nominating Committee Chairman and Audit Committee member | | Trustee since Fund Inception and Chairman since 2005 | | Partner of Lehigh Court, LLC and RZ Capital (private investment firms) from July 2002 to present; Partner of Backstage Acquisition Holdings, LLC (publication job postings) from November 2013 to 2018. | | | 9 | | | Director of Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund, Inc., (a closed-end investment company); Director of Aberdeen Funds (20 open-end portfolios); Director of iCAD, Inc. (surgical & medical instruments & apparatus company) from 2006 to 2018. | |
1 Subject to the Trust's retirement policy, each Trustee may continue to serve as a Trustee until the last day of the calendar year in which the applicable Trustee attains age 75. Officer serves until his or her respective successor has been duly elected and qualified.
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Information Concerning Trustees and Officers (unaudited) (continued)
Name, Address (Year of Birth) | | Position(s) Held with Fund | | Term of Office1 and Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Trusteeships Held by Trustee During Past Five Years | |
Interested Trustee | | | | | | | | | | | |
John G. Popp2 Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC Eleven Madison Avenue New York, New York 10010 (1956) | | Trustee, Chief Executive Officer and President | | Trustee since 2017 Chief Executive Officer and President since 2010 | | Managing Director of Credit Suisse; Global Head and Chief Investment Officer of the Credit Investments Group; Associated with Credit Suisse or its predecessor since 1997; Officer of other Credit Suisse Funds. | | | 9 | | | None. | |
1 Subject to the Trust's retirement policy, each Trustee may continue to serve as a Trustee until the last day of the calendar year in which the applicable Trustee attains age 75. Officer serves until his or her respective successor has been duly elected and qualified.
2 Mr. Popp is an "interested person" of the Trust, as defined in the 1940 Act, by virtue of his current position as an officer of Credit Suisse.
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Information Concerning Trustees and Officers (unaudited) (continued)
Name, Address (Year of Birth) | | Position(s) Held with Fund | | Term of Office1 and Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | |
Officers* | | | | | | | |
Emidio Morizio Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC Eleven Madison Avenue New York, New York 10010 (1966) | | Chief Compliance Officer | | Since Fund Inception | | Managing Director and Global Head of Compliance of Credit Suisse since 2010; Associated with Credit Suisse since July 2000; Officer of other Credit Suisse Funds. | |
Lou Anne McInnis Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC Eleven Madison Avenue New York, New York 10010 (1959) | | Chief Legal Officer | | Since 2015 | | Director of Credit Suisse; Associated with Credit Suisse since April 2015; Counsel at DLA Piper US LLP from 2011 to April 2015; Associated with Morgan Stanley Investment Management from 1997 to 2010; Officer of other Credit Suisse Funds. | |
Omar Tariq Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC Eleven Madison Avenue New York, New York 10010 (1983) | | Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | | Since 2019 | | Director of Credit Suisse since March 2019; Senior Manager of PriceWaterhouseCoopers, LLP from September 2010 to March 2019; Officer of other Credit Suisse Funds. | |
Karen Regan Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC Eleven Madison Avenue New York, New York 10010 (1963) | | Vice President and Secretary | | Since 2010 | | Vice President of Credit Suisse; Associated with Credit Suisse since December 2004; Officer of other Credit Suisse Funds. | |
1 Subject to the Trust's retirement policy, each Trustee may continue to serve as a Trustee until the last day of the calendar year in which the applicable Trustee attains age 75. Officer serves until his or her respective successor has been duly elected and qualified.
* The officers of the Fund shown are officers that make policy decisions.
The Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees and is available, without charge, upon request, by calling 877-870-2874.
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Credit Suisse Multialternative Strategy Fund
Proxy Voting and Portfolio Holdings Information (unaudited)
Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies related to its portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30 of each year, as well as the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities are available:
• By calling 1-877-870-2874
• On the Fund's website, www.credit-suisse.com/us/funds
• On the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission, www.sec.gov
The Fund files a complete schedule of its portfolio holdings for the first and third quarters of its fiscal year with the SEC as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT, and for reporting periods ended prior to March 31, 2019, filed such information on Form N-Q. The Fund's Forms N-PORT and N-Q are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
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P.O. BOX 219916, KANSAS CITY, MO 64121-9916
877-870-2874 n www.credit-suisse.com/us/funds
CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC, DISTRIBUTOR. MSF-AR-1020
Item 2. Code of Ethics.
The registrant has adopted a code of ethics applicable to its Chief Executive Officer, President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer, or persons performing similar functions. A copy of the code is filed as Exhibit 12(a)(1) to this Form. There were no amendments to the code during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020. There were no waivers or implicit waivers from the code granted by the registrant during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.
The registrant's governing board has determined that it has two audit committee financial experts serving on its audit committee: Mahendra R. Gupta and Steven N. Rappaport. Each audit committee financial expert is "independent" for purposes of this item.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
(a) through (d). The information in the table below is provided for services rendered to the registrant showing the amount of fees billed to the registrant during the registrant’s last two fiscal years by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”), the registrant’s current independent registered public accounting firm, and the registrant’s former independent registered public accounting firm. The audit fees billed to the registrant for the fiscal year 2020 are the only fees that have been billed to the registrant by PwC. All other fees listed in the tables below were billed to the registrant by the registrant’s former independent registered public accounting firm. For engagements with PwC and the registrant’s former independent registered public accounting firm the Audit Committee approved in advance all audit services and non-audit services that PwC and the registrant’s former independent registered public accounting firm provided to the registrant for its fiscal years ended October 31, 2019 and October 31, 2020.
| | 2019 | | | 2020 | |
Audit Fees | | $ | 175,600 | | | $ | 175,600 | |
Audit-Related Fees1 | | $ | 34,736 | | | $ | - | |
Tax Fees2 | | $ | 13,680 | | | $ | 19,760 | |
All Other Fees | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
Total | | $ | 224,016 | | | $ | 195,360 | |
1 Services include agreed-upon procedures in connection with the registrant’s semi-annual financial statements ($34,736 for 2019 and $0 for 2020).
2 Tax services in connection with the registrant’s excise tax calculations and review of the registrant’s applicable tax returns.
The information in the table below is provided with respect to non-audit services that directly relate to the registrant’s operations and financial reporting and that were rendered by the registrant’s former independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2019 and by PwC for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020 to the registrant’s investment adviser, Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC (“Credit Suisse”), and any service provider to the registrant controlling, controlled by or under common control with Credit Suisse that provided ongoing services to the registrant (“Covered Services Provider”).
| | | 2019 | | | | 2020 | |
Audit-Related Fees | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Tax Fees | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
All Other Fees | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Total | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
(e)(1) Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures. The Audit Committee (“Committee”) of the registrant is responsible for pre-approving (i) all audit and permissible non-audit services to be provided by the independent registered public accounting firm to the registrant and (ii) all permissible non-audit services to be provided by the independent registered public accounting firm to Credit Suisse and any Covered Services Provider if the engagement relates directly to the operations and financial reporting of the registrant. The Committee may delegate its responsibility to pre-approve any such audit and permissible non-audit services to the Chairperson of the Committee, and the Chairperson shall report to the Committee, at its next regularly scheduled meeting after the Chairperson’s pre-approval of such services, his or her decision(s). The Committee may also establish detailed pre-approval policies and procedures for pre-approval of such services in accordance with applicable laws, including the delegation of some or all of the Committee’s pre-approval responsibilities to other persons (other than Credit Suisse or the registrant’s officers). Pre-approval by the Committee of any permissible non-audit services shall not be required so long as: (i) the aggregate amount of all such permissible non-audit services provided to the registrant, Credit Suisse and any Covered Services Provider constitutes not more than 5% of the total amount of revenues paid by the registrant to its independent registered public accounting firm during the fiscal year in which the permissible non-audit services are provided; (ii) the permissible non-audit services were not recognized by the registrant at the time of the engagement to be non-audit services; and (iii) such services are promptly brought to the attention of the Committee and approved by the Committee (or its delegate(s)) prior to the completion of the audit.
(e)(2) The information in the table below sets forth the percentages of fees for services (other than audit, review or attest services) rendered by the registrant’s former independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2019 and by PwC for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020 to the registrant for which the pre-approval requirement was waived pursuant to Rule 2-01(c)(7)(i)(C) of Regulation S-X:
| | | 2019 | | | | 2020 | |
Audit-Related Fees | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Tax Fees | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
All Other Fees | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Total | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
The information in the table below sets forth the percentages of fees for services (other than audit, review or attest services) rendered by the registrant’s former independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2019 and by PwC for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020 to Credit Suisse and any Covered Services Provider required to be approved pursuant to Rule 2-01(c)(7)(ii) of Regulation S-X:
| | | 2019 | | | | 2020 | |
Audit-Related Fees | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Tax Fees | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
All Other Fees | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Total | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
(f) Not Applicable.
(g) The aggregate fees billed by the registrant’s former independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2019 and by PwC for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020 for non-audit services rendered to the registrant, Credit Suisse and Covered Service Providers were $0 and $0, respectively.
(h) Not Applicable.
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
Form N-CSR disclosure requirement is not applicable to the registrant.
Item 6. Schedule of Investments.
Included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Form N-CSR disclosure requirement is not applicable to the registrant.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Form N-CSR disclosure requirement is not applicable to the registrant.
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
Form N-CSR disclosure requirement is not applicable to the registrant.
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
None.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
(a) As of a date within 90 days from the filing date of this report, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”)) were effective based on their evaluation of the disclosure controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the Act and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
(b) There were no changes in registrant's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) that occurred during the most recent fiscal half-year covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Item 12. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Form N-CSR disclosure requirement is not applicable to the registrant.
Item 13. Exhibits.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
CREDIT SUISSE OPPORTUNITY FUNDS
| /s/ John G. Popp | |
| Name: John G. Popp | |
| Title: Chief Executive Officer and President | |
| Date: December 30, 2020 | |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
| /s/ John G. Popp | |
| Name: John G. Popp | |
| Title: Chief Executive Officer and President | |
| Date: December 30, 2020 | |
| /s/ Omar Tariq | |
| Name: Omar Tariq | |
| Title: Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | |
| Date: December 30, 2020 | |