N-CSRS 1 d781636dncsrs.htm COLUMBIA FUNDS SERIES TRUST Columbia Funds Series Trust
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM N-CSR

 

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number 811-09645

 

 

Columbia Funds Series Trust

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

 

225 Franklin Street

Boston, Massachusetts 02110

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

 

Christopher O. Petersen, Esq.

c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC

225 Franklin Street

Boston, Massachusetts 02110

Ryan C. Larrenaga, Esq.

c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (800) 345-6611

Date of fiscal year end: February 28

Date of reporting period: August 31, 2019

 

 

Form N-CSR is to be used by management investment companies to file reports with the Commission not later than 10 days after the transmission to stockholders of any report that is required to be transmitted to stockholders under Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30e-1). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-CSR in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.

A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-CSR, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-CSR unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507.

 

 

 


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Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.


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SemiAnnual Report
August 31, 2019
Columbia Convertible Securities Fund
Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s annual and semiannual shareholder reports like this one will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Fund’s website (columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/), and each time a report is posted you will be notified by mail and provided with a website address to access the report.
If you have already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Fund electronically at any time by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank) or, for Fund shares held directly with the Fund, by calling 800.345.6611 or by enrolling in “eDelivery” by logging into your account at columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/.
You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you invest through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you invest directly with the Fund, you can call 800.345.6611 to let the Fund know you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive paper reports will apply to all Columbia Funds held in your account if you invest through a financial intermediary or all Columbia Funds held with the fund complex if you invest directly with the Fund.
Not FDIC Insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value


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Columbia Convertible Securities Fund (the Fund) mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address, unless such shareholder elected to receive shareholder reports from the Fund electronically. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.
Proxy voting policies and procedures
The policy of the Board of Trustees is to vote the proxies of the companies in which the Fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31st for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30th of that year, and is available without charge by visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/, or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.
Quarterly schedule of investments
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT, and for reporting periods ended prior to March 31, 2019, on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q and Form N-PORT filings are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. The Fund’s complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q or Form N-PORT, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
Additional Fund information
For more information about the Fund, please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.
Fund investment manager
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager)
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund distributor
Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund transfer agent
Columbia Management Investment Services Corp.
P.O. Box 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
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Fund at a Glance
(Unaudited)
Investment objective
The Fund seeks total return, consisting of capital appreciation and current income.
Portfolio management
David King, CFA
Lead Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2010
Yan Jin
Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2006
Average annual total returns (%) (for the period ended August 31, 2019)
    Inception 6 Months
cumulative
1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
Class A Excluding sales charges 09/25/87 5.34 6.65 6.66 10.22
  Including sales charges   -0.73 0.53 5.40 9.57
Advisor Class* 11/08/12 5.46 6.94 6.94 10.42
Class C Excluding sales charges 10/21/96 4.93 5.88 5.87 9.39
  Including sales charges   3.93 4.88 5.87 9.39
Institutional Class 05/21/99 5.46 6.90 6.94 10.49
Institutional 2 Class* 11/08/12 5.50 7.02 7.03 10.48
Institutional 3 Class* 10/01/14 5.53 7.02 7.07 10.43
Class R* 11/16/11 5.17 6.34 6.39 9.90
ICE BofAML All Convertibles All Qualities Index   4.32 4.05 6.70 10.48
Returns for Class A shares are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. Returns for Class C shares are shown with and without the 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge for the first year only. The Fund’s other share classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each share class. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ or calling 800.345.6611.
* The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund’s oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/investment-products/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.
The ICE BofAML All Convertibles All Qualities Index measures the performance of U.S. dollar-denominated convertible securities not currently in bankruptcy with a total market value greater than $50 million at issuance.
Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.
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Fund at a Glance   (continued)
(Unaudited)
Top 10 holdings (%) (at August 31, 2019)
Bank of America Corp.
12/31/2049 7.250%
2.8
Microchip Technology, Inc.
02/15/2037 2.250%
2.1
Microchip Technology, Inc.
02/15/2027 1.625%
2.1
Square, Inc.
05/15/2023 0.500%
2.0
DISH Network Corp.
08/15/2026 3.375%
2.0
Becton Dickinson and Co.
05/01/2020 6.125%
1.9
American Electric Power Co., Inc.
03/15/2022 6.125%
1.5
Danaher Corp.
04/15/2022 4.750%
1.4
DexCom, Inc.
12/01/2023 0.750%
1.4
Workday, Inc.
10/01/2022 0.250%
1.4
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments excluding Money Market Funds and investments in derivatives, if any.
For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled “Portfolio of Investments.”
Fund holdings are as of the date given, are subject to change at any time, and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.
Portfolio breakdown (%) (at August 31, 2019)
Common Stocks 2.5
Convertible Bonds 73.6
Convertible Preferred Stocks 22.0
Equity-Linked Notes 0.7
Money Market Funds 1.2
Total 100.0
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments excluding investments in derivatives, if any. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
 
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Understanding Your Fund’s Expenses
(Unaudited)
As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are shareholder transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing fund costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing your Fund’s expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the “Actual” column is calculated using the Fund’s actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the “Actual” column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare with other funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
March 1, 2019 — August 31, 2019
  Account value at the
beginning of the
period ($)
Account value at the
end of the
period ($)
Expenses paid during
the period ($)
Fund’s annualized
expense ratio (%)
  Actual Hypothetical Actual Hypothetical Actual Hypothetical Actual
Class A 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,053.40 1,019.35 5.80 5.70 1.13
Advisor Class 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,054.60 1,020.65 4.47 4.39 0.87
Class C 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,049.30 1,015.60 9.63 9.47 1.88
Institutional Class 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,054.60 1,020.65 4.47 4.39 0.87
Institutional 2 Class 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,055.00 1,020.95 4.16 4.09 0.81
Institutional 3 Class 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,055.30 1,021.20 3.91 3.84 0.76
Class R 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,051.70 1,018.10 7.08 6.96 1.38
Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund’s most recent fiscal half year and divided by 366.
Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from its investment in underlying funds, including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.
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Portfolio of Investments
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Investments in securities
Common Stocks 2.5%
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Consumer Discretionary 0.4%
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail 0.4%
Expedia Group, Inc. 35,000 4,553,500
Total Consumer Discretionary 4,553,500
Energy 0.2%
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 0.2%
Ascent Resources, Class B(a),(b),(c) 10,248,729 2,295,715
Total Energy 2,295,715
Information Technology 1.9%
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 1.4%
Lam Research Corp. 50,000 10,525,500
NXP Semiconductors NV 65,000 6,639,100
Total   17,164,600
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 0.5%
Western Digital Corp. 120,000 6,872,400
Total Information Technology 24,037,000
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $21,535,634)
30,886,215
    
Convertible Bonds(d) 72.9%
Issuer Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
Value ($)
Aerospace & Defense 0.8%
Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc.
12/15/2023 2.250%   4,700,000 9,666,423
Cable and Satellite 1.9%
DISH Network Corp.
08/15/2026 3.375%   26,000,000 23,926,576
Consumer Cyclical Services 1.6%
Booking Holdings, Inc.
06/15/2020 0.350%   6,500,000 9,752,077
Chegg, Inc.(e)
03/15/2025 0.125%   10,000,000 10,537,500
Total 20,289,577
Electric 0.6%
NRG Energy, Inc.
06/01/2048 2.750%   7,500,000 8,182,862
Convertible Bonds(d) (continued)
Issuer Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
Value ($)
Finance Companies 2.1%
Ares Capital Corp.
03/01/2024 4.625%   6,000,000 6,390,000
Encore Capital Europe Finance Ltd.
09/01/2023 4.500%   6,000,000 6,455,161
iStar, Inc.
09/15/2022 3.125%   6,000,000 6,305,872
LendingTree, Inc.
06/01/2022 0.625%   4,800,000 7,653,000
Total 26,804,033
Gaming 1.0%
Caesars Entertainment Corp.
10/01/2024 5.000%   7,300,000 12,292,378
Health Care 5.8%
CONMED Corp.(e)
02/01/2024 2.625%   8,000,000 10,203,442
DexCom, Inc.(e)
12/01/2023 0.750%   13,500,000 17,015,247
Exact Sciences Corp.
03/15/2027 0.375%   10,500,000 13,420,312
Insulet Corp.
11/15/2024 1.375%   7,500,000 13,015,837
Invacare Corp.
02/15/2021 5.000%   5,600,000 4,594,556
Novavax, Inc.
02/01/2023 3.750%   9,700,000 4,074,000
Teladoc Health, Inc.
05/15/2025 1.375%   7,500,000 10,180,677
Total 72,504,071
Home Construction 1.1%
KBR, Inc.(e)
11/01/2023 2.500%   5,500,000 6,551,837
SunPower Corp.
01/15/2023 4.000%   8,030,000 7,383,585
Total 13,935,422
Independent Energy 1.2%
Chesapeake Energy Corp.
09/15/2026 5.500%   14,000,000 8,825,660
PDC Energy, Inc.
09/15/2021 1.125%   6,500,000 6,022,662
Total 14,848,322
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Convertible Bonds(d) (continued)
Issuer Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
Value ($)
Leisure 0.4%
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.
12/15/2023 3.375%   1,800,000 5,312,483
Life Insurance 0.7%
AXA SA(e)
05/15/2021 7.250%   9,000,000 9,118,080
Lodging 0.5%
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp.
09/15/2022 1.500%   7,000,000 6,921,250
Media and Entertainment 3.0%
Bilibili, Inc.(e)
04/01/2026 1.375%   6,500,000 5,771,694
Liberty Media Corp.(e)
03/31/2048 2.125%   12,500,000 12,757,813
12/01/2048 2.250%   8,000,000 9,394,121
Snap, Inc.(e)
08/01/2026 0.750%   9,000,000 9,312,331
Total 37,235,959
Metals and Mining 0.5%
Endeavour Mining Corp.(e)
02/15/2023 3.000%   5,500,000 5,830,000
Other Industry 0.6%
Green Plains, Inc.
09/01/2022 4.125%   9,500,000 7,059,446
Other REIT 2.0%
Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc.
05/05/2022 4.375%   12,000,000 12,448,668
IH Merger Sub LLC
01/15/2022 3.500%   10,000,000 13,027,966
Total 25,476,634
Pharmaceuticals 10.1%
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc.
06/15/2021 1.750%   3,500,000 2,661,730
Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(f)
08/15/2019 0.000%   4,460,000 3,088,550
Alder Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
02/01/2025 2.500%   10,500,000 8,852,813
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.
08/01/2024 0.599%   11,500,000 11,622,188
Canopy Growth Corp.(e)
07/15/2023 4.250% CAD 3,000,000 2,180,036
Convertible Bonds(d) (continued)
Issuer Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
Value ($)
Clovis Oncology, Inc.(e)
08/01/2024 4.500%   3,000,000 2,857,542
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
05/01/2025 1.250%   15,500,000 7,581,026
Dermira, Inc.
05/15/2022 3.000%   10,500,000 8,960,836
Illumina, Inc.
06/15/2021 0.500%   8,000,000 10,191,219
ImmunoGen, Inc.
07/01/2021 4.500%   1,000,000 954,910
Innoviva, Inc.
Subordinated
01/15/2023 2.125%   6,000,000 5,837,740
Insmed, Inc.
01/15/2025 1.750%   13,000,000 10,634,232
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
07/01/2023 3.250%   15,000,000 12,806,250
Medicines Co. (The)
07/15/2023 2.750%   15,000,000 16,328,946
Radius Health, Inc.
09/01/2024 3.000%   11,000,000 10,464,880
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.
11/15/2024 1.500%   4,200,000 6,250,030
Tilray, Inc.(e)
10/01/2023 5.000%   7,250,000 4,739,171
Total 126,012,099
Property & Casualty 0.9%
Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc.
08/01/2037 5.875%   4,200,000 4,634,499
MGIC Investment Corp.(e),(g)
Junior Subordinated
04/01/2063 9.000%   4,600,000 6,175,500
Total 10,809,999
Retailers 1.8%
GNC Holdings, Inc.
08/15/2020 1.500%   6,000,000 5,490,000
Guess?, Inc.(e)
04/15/2024 2.000%   6,500,000 6,455,249
RH (h)
06/15/2023 0.000%   11,000,000 10,773,690
Total 22,718,939
Technology 31.9%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
09/01/2026 2.125%   1,500,000 6,024,669
 
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Convertible Bonds(d) (continued)
Issuer Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
Value ($)
Akamai Technologies, Inc.
05/01/2025 0.125%   6,000,000 6,792,507
Akamai Technologies, Inc.(e)
09/01/2027 0.375%   12,500,000 12,680,301
Altair Engineering, Inc.
06/01/2024 0.250%   6,000,000 6,070,135
Alteryx, Inc.(e)
08/01/2026 1.000%   10,000,000 10,811,559
Atlassian, Inc.
05/01/2023 0.625%   6,500,000 11,302,650
Boingo Wireless, Inc.(e)
10/01/2023 1.000%   10,500,000 8,808,004
Coupa Software, Inc.(e)
06/15/2025 0.125%   13,500,000 15,377,230
CSG Systems International, Inc.
03/15/2036 4.250%   8,500,000 9,792,524
DocuSign, Inc.(e)
09/15/2023 0.500%   8,500,000 8,615,162
Guidewire Software, Inc.
03/15/2025 1.250%   9,500,000 10,423,399
IAC Financeco 2, Inc.(e)
06/15/2026 0.875%   15,000,000 16,752,609
Infinera Corp.
09/01/2024 2.125%   2,027,000 1,735,349
InterDigital, Inc.(e)
06/01/2024 2.000%   9,500,000 9,074,348
MercadoLibre, Inc.(e)
08/15/2028 2.000%   6,500,000 10,091,005
Microchip Technology, Inc.
02/15/2027 1.625%   21,000,000 25,531,829
Junior Subordinated
02/15/2037 2.250%   22,000,000 26,305,400
MongoDB, Inc.
06/15/2024 0.750%   3,000,000 6,924,613
Okta, Inc.
02/15/2023 0.250%   3,000,000 7,954,800
ON Semiconductor Corp.
10/15/2023 1.625%   13,000,000 15,133,814
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
07/01/2023 0.750%   15,000,000 15,888,519
Pluralsight, Inc.(e)
03/01/2024 0.375%   10,000,000 8,514,000
Proofpoint, Inc.(e)
08/15/2024 0.250%   9,000,000 9,330,300
Q2 Holdings, Inc.(e)
06/01/2026 0.750%   7,000,000 8,395,660
Convertible Bonds(d) (continued)
Issuer Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
Value ($)
Rapid7, Inc.
08/01/2023 1.250%   5,000,000 7,319,468
ServiceNow, Inc.(h)
06/01/2022 0.000%   7,000,000 13,796,667
Splunk, Inc.(e)
09/15/2025 1.125%   14,500,000 15,595,600
Square, Inc.
05/15/2023 0.500%   21,500,000 24,039,687
Tabula Rasa HealthCare, Inc.(e)
02/15/2026 1.750%   6,000,000 6,650,777
Teradyne, Inc.
12/15/2023 1.250%   6,200,000 10,927,180
Twilio, Inc.
06/01/2023 0.250%   6,500,000 12,584,477
Verastem, Inc.
11/01/2048 5.000%   6,500,000 2,908,750
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.
06/15/2025 2.250%   13,500,000 12,532,217
Workday, Inc.
10/01/2022 0.250%   12,500,000 16,876,950
Zendesk, Inc.
03/15/2023 0.250%   6,000,000 8,527,500
Total 400,089,659
Tobacco 0.9%
Turning Point Brands, Inc.(e)
07/15/2024 2.500%   6,500,000 6,221,089
Vector Group Ltd.(g)
04/15/2020 1.750%   4,720,000 4,860,892
Total 11,081,981
Wireless 0.5%
Gogo, Inc.(e)
05/15/2022 6.000%   6,700,000 6,268,040
Wirelines 3.0%
GCI Liberty, Inc.(e)
09/30/2046 1.750%   13,500,000 16,394,062
RingCentral, Inc.(h)
03/15/2023 0.000%   6,000,000 10,725,000
Vonage Holdings Corp.(e)
06/01/2024 1.750%   9,000,000 9,907,127
Total 37,026,189
Total Convertible Bonds
(Cost $857,852,447)
913,410,422
 
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Convertible Preferred Stocks 21.7%
Issuer   Shares Value ($)
Consumer Staples 1.6%
Food Products 1.0%
Bunge Ltd. 4.875% 125,000 12,650,012
Household Products 0.6%
Energizer Holdings, Inc. 7.500% 80,000 6,991,028
Total Consumer Staples 19,641,040
Financials 3.9%
Banks 2.7%
Bank of America Corp. 7.250% 23,000 33,810,690
Capital Markets 0.4%
Cowen, Inc. 5.625% 6,200 5,318,288
Insurance 0.8%
Assurant, Inc. 6.500% 80,000 9,825,765
Total Financials 48,954,743
Health Care 5.0%
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 3.2%
Becton Dickinson and Co. 6.125% 375,000 23,238,750
Danaher Corp. 4.750% 15,000 17,040,000
Total     40,278,750
Health Care Technology 0.8%
Change Healthcare, Inc. 6.000% 190,000 10,299,900
Life Sciences Tools & Services 1.0%
Avantor, Inc. 6.250% 210,000 12,771,696
Total Health Care 63,350,346
Industrials 2.3%
Machinery 2.3%
Colfax Corp. 5.750% 50,000 6,139,006
Fortive Corp. 5.000% 18,000 16,864,879
Rexnord Corp. 5.750% 110,000 5,903,869
Total     28,907,754
Total Industrials 28,907,754
Materials 0.6%
Chemicals 0.6%
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. 6.000% 175,000 7,651,000
Total Materials 7,651,000
Convertible Preferred Stocks (continued)
Issuer   Shares Value ($)
Real Estate 2.1%
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) 2.1%
Crown Castle International Corp. 6.875% 12,500 16,251,250
QTS Realty Trust, Inc. 6.500% 90,000 10,596,790
Total     26,848,040
Total Real Estate 26,848,040
Utilities 6.2%
Electric Utilities 2.4%
American Electric Power Co., Inc. 6.125% 335,000 18,794,773
Southern Co. (The) 6.750% 210,000 10,911,600
Total     29,706,373
Multi-Utilities 3.0%
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. 7.000% 250,000 12,429,584
Dominion Energy, Inc. 7.250% 125,000 12,727,500
DTE Energy Co. 6.500% 225,000 12,774,548
Total     37,931,632
Water Utilities 0.8%
Aqua America, Inc. 6.000% 160,000 9,599,808
Total Utilities 77,237,813
Total Convertible Preferred Stocks
(Cost $248,745,744)
272,590,736
Equity-Linked Notes 0.7%
Issuer Coupon
Rate
Shares Value ($)
Credit Suisse AG(e)
(linked to common stock of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.)
05/15/2020 6.000% 69,050 8,977,654
Total Equity-Linked Notes
(Cost $10,002,583)
8,977,654
    
Money Market Funds 1.2%
  Shares Value ($)
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 2.208%(i),(j) 14,750,042 14,748,567
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $14,748,567)
14,748,567
Total Investments in Securities
(Cost: $1,152,884,975)
1,240,613,594
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net   12,354,037
Net Assets 1,252,967,631
 
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) Represents fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. At August 31, 2019, the total value of these securities amounted to $2,295,715, which represents 0.18% of total net assets.
(b) Non-income producing investment.
(c) Valuation based on significant unobservable inputs.
(d) Principal amounts are denominated in United States Dollars unless otherwise noted.
(e) Represents privately placed and other securities and instruments exempt from Securities and Exchange Commission registration (collectively, private placements), such as Section 4(a)(2) and Rule 144A eligible securities, which are often sold only to qualified institutional buyers. The Fund may invest in private placements determined to be liquid as well as those determined to be illiquid. Private placements may be determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Fund’s Board of Trustees. At August 31, 2019, the total value of these securities amounted to $307,364,090, which represents 24.53% of total net assets.
(f) Represents securities that have defaulted on payment of interest. The Fund has stopped accruing interest on these securities. At August 31, 2019, the total value of these securities amounted to $3,088,550, which represents 0.25% of total net assets.
(g) Represents a variable rate security with a step coupon where the rate adjusts according to a schedule for a series of periods, typically lower for an initial period and then increasing to a higher coupon rate thereafter. The interest rate shown was the current rate as of August 31, 2019.
(h) Zero coupon bond.
(i) The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at August 31, 2019.
(j) As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the company’s outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the period ended August 31, 2019 are as follows:
    
Issuer Beginning
shares
Shares
purchased
Shares
sold
Ending
shares
Realized gain
(loss) —
affiliated
issuers ($)
Net change in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation) —
affiliated
issuers ($)
Dividends —
affiliated
issuers ($)
Value —
affiliated
issuers
at end of
period ($)
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 2.208%
  51,277,519 235,285,238 (271,812,715) 14,750,042 (835) 335,734 14,748,567
Currency Legend
CAD Canada Dollar
Fair value measurements
The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund’s assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.
Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date. Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.
Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).
Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).
Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment’s fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.
Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.
Under the direction of the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager’s Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager’s organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Fair value measurements  (continued)
The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments at August 31, 2019:
  Level 1 ($) Level 2 ($) Level 3 ($) Total ($)
Investments in Securities        
Common Stocks        
Consumer Discretionary 4,553,500 4,553,500
Energy 2,295,715 2,295,715
Information Technology 24,037,000 24,037,000
Total Common Stocks 28,590,500 2,295,715 30,886,215
Convertible Bonds 913,410,422 913,410,422
Convertible Preferred Stocks        
Consumer Staples 19,641,040 19,641,040
Financials 48,954,743 48,954,743
Health Care 63,350,346 63,350,346
Industrials 28,907,754 28,907,754
Materials 7,651,000 7,651,000
Real Estate 26,848,040 26,848,040
Utilities 77,237,813 77,237,813
Total Convertible Preferred Stocks 272,590,736 272,590,736
Equity-Linked Notes 8,977,654 8,977,654
Money Market Funds 14,748,567 14,748,567
Total Investments in Securities 43,339,067 1,194,978,812 2,295,715 1,240,613,594
See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.
The Fund’s assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security’s value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.
The Fund does not hold any significant investments (greater than one percent of net assets) categorized as Level 3.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Assets  
Investments in securities, at value  
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $1,138,136,408) $1,225,865,027
Affiliated issuers (cost $14,748,567) 14,748,567
Cash 606,453
Receivable for:  
Investments sold 2,741,810
Capital shares sold 7,853,125
Dividends 733,505
Interest 4,256,055
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager 1,750
Prepaid expenses 6,959
Other assets 24,856
Total assets 1,256,838,107
Liabilities  
Payable for:  
Investments purchased 2,367,213
Capital shares purchased 1,200,476
Management services fees 26,638
Distribution and/or service fees 3,465
Transfer agent fees 105,690
Compensation of board members 133,945
Compensation of chief compliance officer 131
Other expenses 32,918
Total liabilities 3,870,476
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock $1,252,967,631
Represented by  
Paid in capital 1,120,656,092
Total distributable earnings (loss)   132,311,539
Total - representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock $1,252,967,631
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Class A  
Net assets $297,281,042
Shares outstanding 13,751,217
Net asset value per share $21.62
Maximum sales charge 5.75%
Maximum offering price per share (calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge for Class A shares) $22.94
Advisor Class  
Net assets $73,424,303
Shares outstanding 3,360,439
Net asset value per share $21.85
Class C  
Net assets $51,538,116
Shares outstanding 2,393,636
Net asset value per share $21.53
Institutional Class  
Net assets $623,779,499
Shares outstanding 28,798,660
Net asset value per share $21.66
Institutional 2 Class  
Net assets $103,535,620
Shares outstanding 4,743,482
Net asset value per share $21.83
Institutional 3 Class  
Net assets $101,348,699
Shares outstanding 4,606,265
Net asset value per share $22.00
Class R  
Net assets $2,060,352
Shares outstanding 95,413
Net asset value per share $21.59
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Net investment income  
Income:  
Dividends — unaffiliated issuers $6,980,636
Dividends — affiliated issuers 335,734
Interest 10,699,869
Foreign taxes withheld (4,275)
Total income 18,011,964
Expenses:  
Management services fees 4,709,129
Distribution and/or service fees  
Class A 369,975
Class C 237,210
Class R 5,359
Transfer agent fees  
Class A 168,937
Advisor Class 36,174
Class C 27,075
Institutional Class 336,104
Institutional 2 Class 32,098
Institutional 3 Class 4,057
Class R 1,224
Compensation of board members 22,493
Custodian fees 4,772
Printing and postage fees 32,820
Registration fees 84,420
Audit fees 16,136
Legal fees 9,847
Interest on interfund lending 198
Compensation of chief compliance officer 116
Other 11,676
Total expenses 6,109,820
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates (332,871)
Fees waived by transfer agent  
Institutional 2 Class (2,314)
Institutional 3 Class (2,467)
Total net expenses 5,772,168
Net investment income 12,239,796
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net  
Net realized gain (loss) on:  
Investments — unaffiliated issuers 48,091,241
Investments — affiliated issuers (835)
Foreign currency translations 906
Net realized gain 48,091,312
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments — unaffiliated issuers 2,583,116
Foreign currency translations (148)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) 2,582,968
Net realized and unrealized gain 50,674,280
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations $62,914,076
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
  Six Months Ended
August 31, 2019
(Unaudited)
Year Ended
February 28, 2019
Operations    
Net investment income $12,239,796 $19,521,831
Net realized gain 48,091,312 49,816,976
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) 2,582,968 (145,667)
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations 62,914,076 69,193,140
Distributions to shareholders    
Net investment income and net realized gains    
Class A (5,565,782) (12,738,952)
Advisor Class (1,273,404) (1,481,568)
Class C (739,563) (1,662,746)
Institutional Class (11,905,001) (24,982,005)
Institutional 2 Class (2,432,142) (3,368,780)
Institutional 3 Class (1,973,105) (4,841,333)
Class R (37,733) (118,214)
Class T   (1,687)
Total distributions to shareholders   (23,926,730) (49,195,285)
Increase in net assets from capital stock activity 105,397,772 245,000,419
Total increase in net assets 144,385,118 264,998,274
Net assets at beginning of period 1,108,582,513 843,584,239
Net assets at end of period $1,252,967,631 $1,108,582,513
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets   (continued)
  Six Months Ended Year Ended
  August 31, 2019 (Unaudited) February 28, 2019
  Shares Dollars ($) Shares Dollars ($)
Capital stock activity
Class A        
Subscriptions 2,292,054 49,018,008 4,172,480 85,945,217
Distributions reinvested 182,255 3,859,251 431,159 8,523,504
Redemptions (2,398,618) (50,931,937) (3,082,744) (62,933,185)
Net increase 75,691 1,945,322 1,520,895 31,535,536
Advisor Class        
Subscriptions 1,580,238 34,157,338 2,549,520 52,499,070
Distributions reinvested 59,476 1,272,791 73,988 1,481,424
Redemptions (715,139) (15,548,821) (1,081,929) (22,255,559)
Net increase 924,575 19,881,308 1,541,579 31,724,935
Class C        
Subscriptions 507,358 10,778,481 683,086 14,015,683
Distributions reinvested 30,086 636,087 72,090 1,413,721
Redemptions (257,045) (5,443,233) (629,862) (13,016,084)
Net increase 280,399 5,971,335 125,314 2,413,320
Institutional Class        
Subscriptions 6,695,894 143,118,278 15,114,824 312,133,611
Distributions reinvested 431,245 9,144,782 916,774 18,154,010
Redemptions (4,292,438) (91,590,636) (9,303,311) (186,562,038)
Net increase 2,834,701 60,672,424 6,728,287 143,725,583
Institutional 2 Class        
Subscriptions 3,357,945 72,173,494 2,622,930 54,101,373
Distributions reinvested 113,732 2,432,081 168,798 3,368,633
Redemptions (2,534,169) (55,357,435) (1,400,041) (27,998,257)
Net increase 937,508 19,248,140 1,391,687 29,471,749
Institutional 3 Class        
Subscriptions 431,952 9,344,575 833,390 17,415,288
Distributions reinvested 91,653 1,973,047 240,177 4,840,196
Redemptions (622,777) (13,290,566) (738,309) (15,321,230)
Net increase (decrease) (99,172) (1,972,944) 335,258 6,934,254
Class R        
Subscriptions 14,074 301,649 24,847 507,976
Distributions reinvested 520 11,006 1,340 26,465
Redemptions (31,030) (660,468) (63,010) (1,295,811)
Net decrease (16,436) (347,813) (36,823) (761,370)
Class T        
Distributions reinvested 78 1,548
Redemptions (2,311) (45,136)
Net decrease (2,233) (43,588)
Total net increase 4,937,266 105,397,772 11,603,964 245,000,419
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights
The following table is intended to help you understand the Fund’s financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any. Total return and portfolio turnover are not annualized for periods of less than one year. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated without regard to purchase and sales transactions of short-term instruments and certain derivatives, if any. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.
  Net asset value,
beginning of
period
Net
investment
income
Net
realized
and
unrealized
gain (loss)
Total from
investment
operations
Distributions
from net
investment
income
Distributions
from net
realized
gains
Total
distributions to
shareholders
Class A
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $20.92 0.20 0.91 1.11 (0.23) (0.18) (0.41)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $20.41 0.39 1.11 1.50 (0.40) (0.59) (0.99)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $18.64 0.43 1.89 2.32 (0.55) (0.55)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $15.07 0.47 3.52 3.99 (0.42) (0.42)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $19.53 0.38 (3.25) (2.87) (0.75) (0.87) (1.62)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $19.22 0.28 0.92 1.20 (0.43) (0.46) (0.89)
Advisor Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $21.14 0.23 0.91 1.14 (0.25) (0.18) (0.43)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $20.61 0.44 1.13 1.57 (0.45) (0.59) (1.04)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $18.82 0.48 1.90 2.38 (0.59) (0.59)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $15.21 0.50 3.57 4.07 (0.46) (0.46)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $19.69 0.45 (3.29) (2.84) (0.80) (0.87) (1.67)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $19.37 0.33 0.93 1.26 (0.48) (0.46) (0.94)
Class C
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $20.84 0.12 0.90 1.02 (0.15) (0.18) (0.33)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $20.33 0.23 1.12 1.35 (0.25) (0.59) (0.84)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $18.57 0.29 1.87 2.16 (0.40) (0.40)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $15.02 0.34 3.50 3.84 (0.29) (0.29)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $19.46 0.25 (3.24) (2.99) (0.61) (0.87) (1.48)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $19.16 0.14 0.91 1.05 (0.29) (0.46) (0.75)
Institutional Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $20.96 0.23 0.90 1.13 (0.25) (0.18) (0.43)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $20.44 0.44 1.12 1.56 (0.45) (0.59) (1.04)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $18.67 0.48 1.88 2.36 (0.59) (0.59)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $15.10 0.51 3.52 4.03 (0.46) (0.46)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $19.56 0.42 (3.24) (2.82) (0.80) (0.87) (1.67)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $19.25 0.33 0.92 1.25 (0.48) (0.46) (0.94)
Institutional 2 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $21.12 0.24 0.91 1.15 (0.26) (0.18) (0.44)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $20.59 0.45 1.14 1.59 (0.47) (0.59) (1.06)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $18.80 0.50 1.90 2.40 (0.61) (0.61)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $15.20 0.52 3.55 4.07 (0.47) (0.47)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $19.68 0.45 (3.27) (2.82) (0.82) (0.87) (1.69)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $19.37 0.35 0.92 1.27 (0.50) (0.46) (0.96)
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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  Proceeds from
regulatory
settlements
Net
asset
value,
end of
period
Total
return
Total gross
expense
ratio to
average
net assets(a)
Total net
expense
ratio to
average
net assets(a),(b)
Net investment
income
ratio to
average
net assets
Portfolio
turnover
Net
assets,
end of
period
(000’s)
Class A
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $21.62 5.34% 1.18% (c),(d) 1.13% (c),(d) 1.87% (c) 33% $297,281
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $20.92 7.70% 1.20% (d) 1.13% (d),(e) 1.88% 60% $286,075
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $20.41 12.65% 1.22% 1.12% (e) 2.21% 67% $248,052
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $18.64 26.68% 1.25% 1.13% (e) 2.73% 72% $289,232
Year Ended 2/29/2016 0.03 $15.07 (15.46%) (f) 1.23% (g) 1.11% (e),(g) 2.11% 71% $287,364
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $19.53 6.44% 1.30% (g) 1.10% (e),(g) 1.49% 78% $386,856
Advisor Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $21.85 5.46% 0.93% (c),(d) 0.87% (c),(d) 2.13% (c) 33% $73,424
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $21.14 7.99% 0.95% (d) 0.88% (d),(e) 2.15% 60% $51,487
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $20.61 12.91% 0.97% 0.87% (e) 2.43% 67% $18,432
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $18.82 27.00% 1.00% 0.88% (e) 2.95% 72% $11,789
Year Ended 2/29/2016 0.03 $15.21 (15.21%) (f) 1.00% (g) 0.87% (e),(g) 2.59% 71% $14,556
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $19.69 6.71% 1.05% (g) 0.85% (e),(g) 1.74% 78% $3,027
Class C
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $21.53 4.93% 1.93% (c),(d) 1.88% (c),(d) 1.12% (c) 33% $51,538
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $20.84 6.92% 1.95% (d) 1.88% (d),(e) 1.14% 60% $44,035
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $20.33 11.80% 1.97% 1.87% (e) 1.47% 67% $40,419
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $18.57 25.70% 2.00% 1.88% (e) 1.98% 72% $42,161
Year Ended 2/29/2016 0.03 $15.02 (16.06%) (f) 1.99% (g) 1.87% (e),(g) 1.38% 71% $47,322
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $19.46 5.62% 2.05% (g) 1.85% (e),(g) 0.74% 78% $54,655
Institutional Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $21.66 5.46% 0.93% (c),(d) 0.87% (c),(d) 2.13% (c) 33% $623,779
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $20.96 8.00% 0.95% (d) 0.88% (d),(e) 2.13% 60% $544,140
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $20.44 12.91% 0.97% 0.87% (e) 2.49% 67% $393,240
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $18.67 26.94% 1.00% 0.88% (e) 2.97% 72% $229,113
Year Ended 2/29/2016 0.03 $15.10 (15.21%) (f) 0.98% (g) 0.86% (e),(g) 2.27% 71% $203,574
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $19.56 6.70% 1.05% (g) 0.85% (e),(g) 1.74% 78% $816,941
Institutional 2 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $21.83 5.50% 0.87% (c),(d) 0.81% (c),(d) 2.19% (c) 33% $103,536
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $21.12 8.07% 0.89% (d) 0.81% (d) 2.19% 60% $80,367
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $20.59 13.02% 0.90% 0.80% 2.54% 67% $49,709
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $18.80 27.08% 0.90% 0.79% 3.02% 72% $65,291
Year Ended 2/29/2016 0.03 $15.20 (15.13%) (f) 0.87% (g) 0.76% (g) 2.48% 71% $38,717
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $19.68 6.80% 0.86% (g) 0.73% (g) 1.86% 78% $35,859
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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  Net asset value,
beginning of
period
Net
investment
income
Net
realized
and
unrealized
gain (loss)
Total from
investment
operations
Distributions
from net
investment
income
Distributions
from net
realized
gains
Total
distributions to
shareholders
Institutional 3 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $21.28 0.24 0.93 1.17 (0.27) (0.18) (0.45)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $20.74 0.47 1.14 1.61 (0.48) (0.59) (1.07)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $18.94 0.51 1.91 2.42 (0.62) (0.62)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $15.31 0.53 3.58 4.11 (0.48) (0.48)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $19.81 0.51 (3.34) (2.83) (0.83) (0.87) (1.70)
Year Ended 2/28/2015(h) $19.21 0.13 0.90 1.03 (0.13) (0.30) (0.43)
Class R
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $20.90 0.17 0.90 1.07 (0.20) (0.18) (0.38)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $20.39 0.33 1.12 1.45 (0.35) (0.59) (0.94)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $18.62 0.38 1.89 2.27 (0.50) (0.50)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $15.06 0.42 3.51 3.93 (0.37) (0.37)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $19.51 0.34 (3.24) (2.90) (0.71) (0.87) (1.58)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $19.21 0.24 0.90 1.14 (0.38) (0.46) (0.84)
    
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund’s reported expense ratios.
(b) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Ratios include interfund lending expense which is less than 0.01%.
(e) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(f) The Fund received proceeds from regulatory settlements. Had the Fund not received these proceeds, the total return would have been lower by 0.14%.
(g) Ratios include line of credit interest expense which is less than 0.01%.
(h) Institutional 3 Class shares commenced operations on October 1, 2014. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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  Proceeds from
regulatory
settlements
Net
asset
value,
end of
period
Total
return
Total gross
expense
ratio to
average
net assets(a)
Total net
expense
ratio to
average
net assets(a),(b)
Net investment
income
ratio to
average
net assets
Portfolio
turnover
Net
assets,
end of
period
(000’s)
Institutional 3 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $22.00 5.53% 0.82% (c),(d) 0.76% (c),(d) 2.23% (c) 33% $101,349
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $21.28 8.11% 0.84% (d) 0.76% (d) 2.25% 60% $100,142
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $20.74 13.03% 0.85% 0.75% 2.58% 67% $90,655
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $18.94 27.14% 0.85% 0.74% 3.06% 72% $1,269
Year Ended 2/29/2016 0.03 $15.31 (15.09%) (f) 0.84% (g) 0.72% (g) 3.01% 71% $812
Year Ended 2/28/2015(h) $19.81 5.48% 0.81% (c),(g) 0.69% (c),(g) 1.88% (c) 78% $61
Class R
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $21.59 5.17% 1.43% (c),(d) 1.38% (c),(d) 1.63% (c) 33% $2,060
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $20.90 7.44% 1.45% (d) 1.38% (d),(e) 1.63% 60% $2,337
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $20.39 12.38% 1.47% 1.37% (e) 1.97% 67% $3,031
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $18.62 26.32% 1.50% 1.38% (e) 2.44% 72% $3,240
Year Ended 2/29/2016 0.03 $15.06 (15.63%) (f) 1.49% (g) 1.37% (e),(g) 1.91% 71% $2,429
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $19.51 6.13% 1.55% (g) 1.35% (e),(g) 1.24% 78% $2,412
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Note 1. Organization
Columbia Convertible Securities Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust.
Fund shares
The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers each of the share classes listed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by the Trust’s organizational documents or by law. Each share class has its own expense and sales charge structure. Different share classes may have different minimum initial investment amounts and pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of distributing such share classes vary. Distributions to shareholders in a liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class.
As described in the Fund’s prospectus, Class A and Class C shares are offered to the general public for investment. Advisor Class, Institutional Class, Institutional 2 Class, Institutional 3 Class and Class R shares are available for purchase through authorized investment professionals to omnibus retirement plans or to institutional and to certain other investors as also described in the Fund’s prospectus. Class C shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 10 years.
Note 2. Summary of significant accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies (ASC 946). The financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security valuation
All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange. Equity securities are valued at the official closing price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets.
Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques that take into account, as applicable, factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as approved independent broker-dealer quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are not readily available or not believed to be reflective of market value may also be valued based upon a bid quote from an approved independent broker-dealer. Debt securities maturing in 60 days or less are valued primarily at amortized cost value, unless this method results in a valuation that management believes does not approximate market value.
Foreign equity securities are valued based on the closing price on the foreign exchange in which such securities are primarily traded. If any foreign equity security closing prices are not readily available, the securities are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are determined at the scheduled closing time of the New York Stock Exchange. Many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange; therefore, the closing prices for securities in such markets or on such exchanges may not fully reflect events that occur after such close but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange. In those situations, foreign securities will be fair valued pursuant to a policy adopted by the Board of Trustees. Under the policy, the Fund may utilize a third party pricing service to determine these fair values. The third-party pricing service takes into account multiple
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factors, including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange or market, to determine a good faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.
Investments in open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at their latest net asset value.
Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reflective of market value or reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the quoted or published price for the security.
The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.
GAAP requires disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category. This information is disclosed following the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.
Foreign currency transactions and translations
The values of all assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are generally translated into U.S. dollars at exchange rates determined at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions and translations include gains (losses) arising from the fluctuation in exchange rates between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, gains (losses) arising from the disposition of foreign currency and currency gains (losses) between the accrual and payment dates on dividends, interest income and foreign withholding taxes.
For financial statement purposes, the Fund does not distinguish that portion of gains (losses) on investments which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is due to changes in market prices of the investments. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments in the Statement of Operations.
Equity-linked notes
The Fund may invest in equity-linked notes (ELNs). An ELN is a debt instrument, generally valued based on a quotation received from a counterparty, which is based on the value of a single equity security, basket of equity securities or an index of equity securities (each, an Underlying Equity). An ELN typically provides interest income, thereby offering a yield advantage over investing directly in an Underlying Equity. However, the holder of an ELN may have limited or no benefit from any appreciation in the Underlying Equity, but is exposed to various risks, including, without limitation, volatility, issuer and market risk. The Fund may purchase ELNs that trade on a securities exchange or those that trade on the over-the-counter markets, including securities offered and sold under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Fund may also purchase an ELN in a privately negotiated transaction with the issuer of the ELN (or its broker-dealer affiliate).
Security transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
Income recognition
Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Market premiums and discounts, including original issue discounts, are amortized and accreted, respectively, over the expected life of the security on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted. For convertible securities, premiums attributable to the conversion feature are not amortized.
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The Fund may place a debt security on non-accrual status and reduce related interest income when it becomes probable that the interest will not be collected and the amount of uncollectible interest can be reasonably estimated. A defaulted debt security is removed from non-accrual status when the issuer resumes interest payments or when collectibility of interest is reasonably assured.
Corporate actions and dividend income are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
The Fund may receive distributions from holdings in equity securities, business development companies (BDCs), exchange-traded funds (ETFs), limited partnerships (LPs), other regulated investment companies (RICs), and real estate investment trusts (REITs), which report information on the tax character of their distributions annually. These distributions are allocated to dividend income, capital gain and return of capital based on actual information reported. Return of capital is recorded as a reduction of the cost basis of securities held. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, return of capital is recorded as a realized gain. With respect to REITs, to the extent actual information has not yet been reported, estimates for return of capital are made by the Fund’s management. Management’s estimates are subsequently adjusted when the actual character of the distributions is disclosed by the REITs, which could result in a proportionate change in return of capital to shareholders.
Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost basis if the Fund still owns the applicable securities on the payment date. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.
Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.
Determination of class net asset value
All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
Federal income tax status
The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its investment company taxable income and net capital gain, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its ordinary income, capital gain net income and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
Foreign taxes
The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue such taxes and recoveries, as applicable, based upon its current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.
Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level, based on statutory rates. The Fund accrues for such foreign taxes on realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction, as applicable. The amount, if any, is disclosed as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Distributions to shareholders
Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid each calendar quarter. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
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Guarantees and indemnifications
Under the Trust’s organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund’s contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.
Recent accounting pronouncement
Accounting Standards Update 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement
In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. ASU No. 2018-13, in addition to other modifications and additions, removes the requirement to disclose the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and the policy for the timing of transfers between levels. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019 and interim periods within those fiscal years. At this time, management is evaluating the implication of this guidance and the impact it will have on the financial statement disclosures, if any.
Note 3. Fees and other transactions with affiliates
Management services fees
The Fund has entered into a Management Agreement with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial). Under the Management Agreement, the Investment Manager provides the Fund with investment research and advice, as well as administrative and accounting services. The management services fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund’s daily net assets that declines from 0.82% to 0.67% as the Fund’s net assets increase. The annualized effective management services fee rate for the six months ended August 31, 2019 was 0.78% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
Compensation of board members
Members of the Board of Trustees who are not officers or employees of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Deferred Plan), these members of the Board of Trustees may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund’s liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. All amounts payable under the Deferred Plan constitute a general unsecured obligation of the Fund.
Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer
The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. As disclosed in the Statement of Operations, a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s total compensation is allocated to the Fund, along with other allocations to affiliated registered investment companies managed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates, based on relative net assets.
Transfer agency fees
Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc. (DST) to serve as sub-transfer agent. The Transfer Agent pays the fees of DST for services as sub-transfer agent and DST is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).
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The Fund pays the Transfer Agent a monthly transfer agency fee based on the number or the average value of accounts, depending on the type of account. In addition, the Fund pays the Transfer Agent a fee for shareholder services based on the number of accounts or on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund’s shares maintained in omnibus accounts up to the lesser of the amount charged by the financial intermediary or a cap established by the Board of Trustees from time to time.
The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from the Fund for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees. Total transfer agency fees for Institutional 2 Class and Institutional 3 Class shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.07% and 0.02%, respectively, of the average daily net assets attributable to each share class. Prior to June 30, 2019, Institutional 2 Class shares were subject to a contractual transfer agency fee annual limitation of not more than 0.05% and Institutional 3 Class shares were subject to a contractual transfer agency fee annual limitation of not more than 0.00% of the average daily net assets attributable to each share class.
For the six months ended August 31, 2019, the Fund’s annualized effective transfer agency fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:
  Effective rate (%)
Class A 0.11
Advisor Class 0.11
Class C 0.11
Institutional Class 0.11
Institutional 2 Class 0.06
Institutional 3 Class 0.00
Class R 0.11
An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class’s initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agency fees. These minimum account balance fees are remitted to the Fund and recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended August 31, 2019, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Fund.
Distribution and service fees
The Fund has entered into an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. The Board of Trustees has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.
Under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly combined distribution and service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares of the Fund. Also under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares of the Fund and a monthly distribution fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rates of 0.75% and 0.50% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C and Class R shares of the Fund, respectively.
Sales charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC), received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares for the six months ended August 31, 2019, if any, are listed below:
  Front End (%) CDSC (%) Amount ($)
Class A 5.75 0.50 - 1.00 (a) 397,038
Class C 1.00 (b) 4,724
    
(a) This charge is imposed on certain investments of between $1 million and $50 million redeemed within 18 months after purchase, as follows: 1.00% if redeemed within 12 months after purchase, and 0.50% if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase, with certain limited exceptions.
(b) This charge applies to redemptions within 12 months after purchase, with certain limited exceptions.
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The Fund’s other share classes are not subject to sales charges.
Expenses waived/reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates
The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the period(s) disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees, so that the Fund’s net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund’s custodian, do not exceed the following annual rate(s) as a percentage of the class’ average daily net assets:
  July 1, 2019
through
June 30, 2020
Prior to
July 1, 2019
Class A 1.13% 1.13%
Advisor Class 0.88 0.88
Class C 1.88 1.88
Institutional Class 0.88 0.88
Institutional 2 Class 0.81 0.81
Institutional 3 Class 0.77 0.76
Class R 1.38 1.38
Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, infrequent and/or unusual expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board of Trustees. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from the Investment Manager, certain of its affiliates and the Fund. In addition to the contractual agreement, the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have voluntarily agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse Fund expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described above) so that Fund level expenses (expenses directly attributable to the Fund and not to a specific share class) are waived proportionately across all share classes, but the Fund’s net operating expenses shall not exceed the contractual annual rates listed in the table above. This arrangement may be revised or discontinued at any time. Reflected in the contractual cap commitment, prior to June 30, 2019, is the Transfer Agent’s contractual agreement to limit total transfer agency fees to an annual rate of not more than 0.05% for Institutional 2 Class and 0.00% for Institutional 3 Class of the average daily net assets attributable to each share class, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees. Any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed under the expense reimbursement arrangements described above are not recoverable by the Investment Manager or its affiliates in future periods.
Note 4. Federal tax information
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.
At August 31, 2019, the approximate cost of all investments for federal income tax purposes and the aggregate gross approximate unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:
Federal
tax cost ($)
Gross unrealized
appreciation ($)
Gross unrealized
(depreciation) ($)
Net unrealized
appreciation ($)
1,152,885,000 135,052,000 (47,297,000) 87,755,000
Tax cost of investments and unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) may also include timing differences that do not constitute adjustments to tax basis.
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Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions in the Fund that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management’s conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Note 5. Portfolio information
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term investments and derivatives, if any, aggregated to $486,172,635 and $380,097,514, respectively, for the six months ended August 31, 2019. The amount of purchase and sale activity impacts the portfolio turnover rate reported in the Financial Highlights.
Note 6. Affiliated money market fund
The Fund invests in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds (the Affiliated MMF). The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as Dividends - affiliated issuers in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the Affiliated MMF. The Affiliated MMF prices its shares with a floating net asset value. In addition, the Board of Trustees of the Affiliated MMF may impose a fee on redemptions (sometimes referred to as a liquidity fee) or temporarily suspend redemptions (sometimes referred to as imposing a redemption gate) in the event its liquidity falls below regulatory limits.
Note 7. Interfund lending
Pursuant to an exemptive order granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund participates in a program (the Interfund Program) allowing each participating Columbia Fund (each, a Participating Fund) to lend money directly to and, except for closed-end funds and money market funds, borrow money directly from other Participating Funds for temporary purposes. The amounts eligible for borrowing and lending under the Interfund Program are subject to certain restrictions.
Interfund loans are subject to the risk that the borrowing fund could be unable to repay the loan when due, and a delay in repayment to the lending fund could result in lost opportunities and/or additional lending costs. The exemptive order is subject to conditions intended to mitigate conflicts of interest arising from the Investment Manager’s relationship with each Participating Fund.
The Fund’s activity in the Interfund Program during the six months ended August 31, 2019 was as follows:
Borrower or lender Average loan
balance ($)
Weighted average
interest rate (%)
Days
outstanding
Borrower 900,000 2.64 3
Interest expense incurred by the Fund is recorded as Interfund lending in the Statement of Operations. The Fund had no outstanding interfund loans at August 31, 2019.
Note 8. Line of credit
The Fund has access to a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by Citibank, N.A., HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager or an affiliated investment manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $1 billion. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the federal funds effective rate, (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate and (iii) the overnight bank funding rate, plus in each case, 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the unused amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.15% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations. This agreement expires annually in December unless extended or renewed.
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August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended August 31, 2019.
Note 9. Significant risks
Convertible securities risk
Convertible securities are subject to the usual risks associated with debt instruments, such as interest rate risk and credit risk. Convertible securities also react to changes in the value of the common stock into which they convert, and are thus subject to market risk. The Fund may also be forced to convert a convertible security at an inopportune time, which may decrease the Fund’s return.
Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that the value of debt securities in the Fund’s portfolio may decline because the issuer defaults or otherwise becomes unable or unwilling, or is perceived to be unable or unwilling, to honor its financial obligations, such as making payments to the Fund when due. Rating agencies assign credit ratings to certain debt instruments to indicate their credit risk. Lower rated or unrated debt instruments held by the Fund may present increased credit risk as compared to higher-rated debt instruments.
Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk of losses attributable to changes in interest rates. In general, if prevailing interest rates rise, the values of debt securities tend to fall, and if interest rates fall, the values of debt securities tend to rise. Actions by governments and central banking authorities can result in increases in interest rates. Increasing interest rates may negatively affect the value of debt securities held by the Fund, resulting in a negative impact on the Fund’s performance and net asset value per share. In general, the longer the maturity or duration of a debt security, the greater its sensitivity to changes in interest rates.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk associated with a lack of marketability of investments which may make it difficult to sell the investment at a desirable time or price. Changing regulatory, market or other conditions or environments (for example, the interest rate or credit environments) may adversely affect the liquidity of the Fund’s investments. The Fund may have to accept a lower selling price for the holding, sell other investments, or forego another, more appealing investment opportunity. Generally, the less liquid the market at the time the Fund sells a portfolio investment, the greater the risk of loss or decline of value to the Fund. A less liquid market can lead to an increase in Fund redemptions, which may negatively impact Fund performance and net asset value per share, including, for example, if the Fund is forced to sell securities in a down market.
Shareholder concentration risk
At August 31, 2019, one unaffiliated shareholder of record owned 18.6% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially. Affiliated shareholders of record owned 28.1% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund. In the case of a large redemption, the Fund may be forced to sell investments at inopportune times, including its liquid positions, which may result in Fund losses and the Fund holding a higher percentage of less liquid positions. Large redemptions could result in decreased economies of scale and increased operating expenses for non-redeeming Fund shareholders.
Note 10. Subsequent events
Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
Note 11. Information regarding pending and settled legal proceedings
Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Fund is not currently the subject of, and
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August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund. Ameriprise Financial is required to make quarterly (10-Q), annual (10-K) and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased Fund redemptions, reduced sale of Fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Fund. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.
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 Approval of Management Agreement
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (Columbia Threadneedle or the Investment Manager, and together with its domestic and global affiliates, Columbia Threadneedle Investments), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), serves as the investment manager to Columbia Convertible Securities Fund (the Fund). Under a management agreement (the Management Agreement), Columbia Threadneedle provides investment advice and other services to the Fund and other funds distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (collectively, the Funds).
On an annual basis, the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the Board), including the independent Board members (the Independent Trustees), considers renewal of the Management Agreement. Columbia Threadneedle prepared detailed reports for the Board and its Contracts Committee in November 2018 and January, March, April and June 2019, including reports providing the results of analyses performed by an independent organization, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (Broadridge), and a comprehensive response to items of information requested by independent legal counsel to the Independent Trustees (Independent Legal Counsel) in a letter to the Investment Manager, to assist the Board in making this determination. Many of the materials presented at these meetings were first supplied in draft form to designated independent Board representatives, i.e., Independent Legal Counsel, Fund Counsel, the Chair of the Board (who is an Independent Trustee) and the Chair of the Contracts Committee (who is an Independent Trustee), and the final materials were revised to include information reflective of discussion and subsequent requests made by the Contracts Committee. In addition, throughout the year, the Board (or its committees) regularly meets with portfolio management teams and senior management personnel and reviews information prepared by Columbia Threadneedle addressing the services Columbia Threadneedle provides and Fund performance. The Board also accords appropriate weight to the work, deliberations and conclusions of the various committees, such as the Contracts Committee, the Investment Review Committee, the Audit Committee and the Compliance Committee in determining whether to continue the Management Agreement.
The Board, at its June 17-19, 2019 in-person Board meeting (the June Meeting), considered the renewal of the Management Agreement for an additional one-year term. At the June Meeting, Independent Legal Counsel reviewed with the Independent Trustees various factors relevant to the Board’s consideration of management agreements and the Board’s legal responsibilities related to such consideration. Following an analysis and discussion of the factors identified below, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, approved the renewal of the Management Agreement.
Nature, extent and quality of services provided by Columbia Threadneedle
The Board analyzed various reports and presentations it had received detailing the services performed by Columbia Threadneedle, as well as its history, reputation, expertise, resources and capabilities, and the qualifications of its personnel.
The Board specifically considered the many developments during recent years concerning the services provided by Columbia Threadneedle, including, in particular, the organization and depth of the equity and credit research departments. The Board further observed the enhancements to the investment risk management department’s processes, systems and oversight, over the past several years, as well as planned 2019 initiatives. The Board also took into account the broad scope of services provided by Columbia Threadneedle to each Fund, including, among other services, investment, risk and compliance oversight. The Board also took into account the information it received concerning Columbia Threadneedle’s ability to attract and retain key portfolio management personnel and that it has sufficient resources to provide competitive and adequate compensation to investment personnel.
In connection with the Board’s evaluation of the overall package of services provided by Columbia Threadneedle, the Board also considered the nature, quality and range of administrative services provided to the Fund by Columbia Threadneedle, as well as the achievements in 2018 in the performance of administrative services, and noted the various enhancements anticipated for 2019. In evaluating the quality of services provided under the Management Agreement, the Board also took into account the organization and strength of the Fund’s and its service providers’ compliance programs. In addition, the Board reviewed the financial condition of Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates and each entity’s ability to carry out its responsibilities under the Management Agreement and the Fund’s other service agreements with affiliates of Ameriprise Financial, observing the financial strength of Ameriprise Financial, with its relatively strong cash position and solid balance sheet.
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The Board also discussed the acceptability of the terms of the Management Agreement (including the relatively broad scope of services required to be performed by Columbia Threadneedle), noting that no material changes are proposed from the form of agreement previously approved. They also noted the wide array of legal and compliance services provided to the Funds under the Management Agreement. It was also observed that the services being performed under the Management Agreement were of a reasonably high quality.
Based on the foregoing, and based on other information received (both oral and written, including the information on investment performance referenced below) and other considerations, the Board concluded that Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates are in a position to continue to provide a high quality and level of services to the Fund.
Investment performance
For purposes of evaluating the nature, extent and quality of services provided under the Management Agreement, the Board carefully reviewed the investment performance of the Fund. In this regard, the Board considered detailed reports providing the results of analyses performed by an independent organization showing, for various periods (including since manager inception): the performance of the Fund, the performance of a benchmark index, the percentage ranking of the Fund among its comparison group, the product score of the Fund (taking into account performance relative to peers and benchmarks) and the net assets of the Fund. The Board observed that the Fund’s investment performance met expectations.
Comparative fees, costs of services provided and the profits realized by Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund
The Board reviewed comparative fees and the costs of services provided under the Management Agreement. The Board members considered detailed comparative information set forth in an annual report on fees and expenses, including, among other things, data (based on analyses conducted by an independent organization) showing a comparison of the Fund’s expenses with median expenses paid by funds in its comparative peer universe, as well as data showing the Fund’s contribution to Columbia Threadneedle’s profitability.
The Board considered the reports of its independent fee consultant, JDL Consultants, LLC (JDL), which assisted in the Board’s analysis of the Funds’ performance and expenses, the reasonableness of Columbia Threadneedle’s profitability, particularly in comparison to industry competitors, the reasonableness of the Funds’ fee rates, and JDL’s conclusion that the management fees being charged to the Fund are reasonable. The Board accorded particular weight to the notion that the primary objective of the level of fees is to achieve a rational pricing model applied consistently across the various product lines in the Fund family, while assuring that the overall fees for each Fund (with certain defined exceptions) are generally in line with the "pricing philosophy" currently in effect (i.e., that Fund total expense ratios, in general, approximate or are lower than the median expense ratios of funds in the same Lipper comparison universe). The Board took into account that the Fund’s total expense ratio (after considering proposed expense caps/waivers) approximated the peer universe’s median expense ratio. Based on its review, the Board concluded that the Fund’s management fee was fair and reasonable in light of the extent and quality of services that the Fund receives.
The Board also considered the profitability of Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates in connection with Columbia Threadneedle providing management services to the Fund. In this regard, the Independent Trustees referred to their detailed analysis of the Profitability Report, discussing the profitability to Columbia Threadneedle and Ameriprise Financial from managing, operating and distributing the Funds. The Board considered that in 2018 the Board had concluded that 2017 profitability was reasonable and that the 2019 information shows that the profitability generated by Columbia Threadneedle in 2018 only slightly increased from 2017 levels. The Board also noted JDL’s report and its conclusion that 2018 Columbia Threadneedle profitability relative to industry competitors was reasonable. It also took into account the indirect economic benefits flowing to Columbia Threadneedle or its affiliates in connection with managing or distributing the Funds, such as the enhanced ability to offer various other financial products to Ameriprise Financial customers, soft dollar benefits and overall reputational advantages. The Board noted that the fees paid by the Fund should permit the Investment Manager to offer competitive compensation to its personnel, make necessary investments in its business and earn an appropriate profit. The Board concluded that profitability levels were reasonable.
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Economies of scale to be realized
The Board also considered the economies of scale that might be realized by the Fund as its net asset level grows and took note of the extent to which Fund shareholders might also benefit from such growth. In this regard, the Board took into account that management fees decline as Fund assets exceed various breakpoints, all of which have not been surpassed. The Board concluded that the breakpoints in the management fee rate schedule satisfactorily provides for the sharing of economies of scale, as they allow for adequate opportunity for shareholders to realize benefits (fee breaks) as Fund assets grow.
Based on the foregoing, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, concluded that the management fees were fair and reasonable in light of the extent and quality of services provided. In reaching this conclusion, no single factor was determinative. On June 19, 2019, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, approved the renewal of the Management Agreement.
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Columbia Convertible Securities Fund
P.O. Box 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
  
Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the Fund, go to
columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments (Columbia Threadneedle) is the global brand name of the Columbia and Threadneedle group of companies. All rights reserved.
© 2019 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
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SemiAnnual Report
August 31, 2019
Columbia Select Large Cap Equity Fund
Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s annual and semiannual shareholder reports like this one will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Fund’s website (columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/), and each time a report is posted you will be notified by mail and provided with a website address to access the report.
If you have already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Fund electronically at any time by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank) or, for Fund shares held directly with the Fund, by calling 800.345.6611 or by enrolling in “eDelivery” by logging into your account at columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/.
You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you invest through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you invest directly with the Fund, you can call 800.345.6611 to let the Fund know you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive paper reports will apply to all Columbia Funds held in your account if you invest through a financial intermediary or all Columbia Funds held with the fund complex if you invest directly with the Fund.
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Columbia Select Large Cap Equity Fund (the Fund) mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address, unless such shareholder elected to receive shareholder reports from the Fund electronically. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.
Proxy voting policies and procedures
The policy of the Board of Trustees is to vote the proxies of the companies in which the Fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31st for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30th of that year, and is available without charge by visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/, or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.
Quarterly schedule of investments
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT, and for reporting periods ended prior to March 31, 2019, on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q and Form N-PORT filings are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. The Fund’s complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q or Form N-PORT, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
Additional Fund information
For more information about the Fund, please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.
Fund investment manager
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager)
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund distributor
Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund transfer agent
Columbia Management Investment Services Corp.
P.O. Box 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
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Fund at a Glance
(Unaudited)
Investment objective
The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Portfolio management
Peter Santoro, CFA
Co-Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2004
Melda Mergen, CFA, CAIA
Co-Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2014
Morningstar style boxTM
The Morningstar Style Box is based on a fund’s portfolio holdings. For equity funds, the vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the stocks owned, and the horizontal axis shows investment style (value, blend, or growth). Information shown is based on the most recent data provided by Morningstar.
© 2019 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.
Average annual total returns (%) (for the period ended August 31, 2019)
    Inception 6 Months
cumulative
1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
Class A Excluding sales charges 08/02/99 4.18 0.67 9.87 12.29
  Including sales charges   -1.80 -5.13 8.57 11.63
Advisor Class* 07/05/17 4.27 0.87 10.14 12.56
Class C Excluding sales charges 08/02/99 3.73 -0.13 9.04 11.45
  Including sales charges   2.73 -1.05 9.04 11.45
Institutional Class 10/02/98 4.25 0.87 10.15 12.57
Institutional 2 Class* 11/08/12 4.35 0.99 10.24 12.64
Institutional 3 Class* 03/01/17 4.33 1.01 10.22 12.60
S&P 500 Index   6.15 2.92 10.11 13.45
Returns for Class A shares are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. Returns for Class C shares are shown with and without the 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge for the first year only. The Fund’s other share classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each share class. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ or calling 800.345.6611.
* The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund’s oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/investment-products/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.
The S&P 500 Index, an unmanaged index, measures the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization U.S. stocks and is frequently used as a general measure of market performance.
Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.
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Fund at a Glance   (continued)
(Unaudited)
Top 10 holdings (%) (at August 31, 2019)
Microsoft Corp. 5.6
Alphabet, Inc., Class C 4.3
Amazon.com, Inc. 4.1
Bank of America Corp. 2.9
Johnson & Johnson 2.8
Home Depot, Inc. (The) 2.8
JPMorgan Chase & Co. 2.6
MasterCard, Inc., Class A 2.6
Apple, Inc. 2.5
Walt Disney Co. (The) 2.4
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments excluding Money Market Funds and investments in derivatives, if any.
For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled “Portfolio of Investments.”
Fund holdings are as of the date given, are subject to change at any time, and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.
Portfolio breakdown (%) (at August 31, 2019)
Common Stocks 98.3
Money Market Funds 1.7
Total 100.0
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments excluding investments in derivatives, if any. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
Equity sector breakdown (%) (at August 31, 2019)
Communication Services 10.8
Consumer Discretionary 9.2
Consumer Staples 7.1
Energy 4.7
Financials 11.7
Health Care 12.6
Industrials 11.1
Information Technology 22.0
Materials 2.7
Real Estate 4.2
Utilities 3.9
Total 100.0
Percentages indicated are based upon total equity investments. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
 
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Understanding Your Fund’s Expenses
(Unaudited)
As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are shareholder transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing fund costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing your Fund’s expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the “Actual” column is calculated using the Fund’s actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the “Actual” column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare with other funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
March 1, 2019 — August 31, 2019
  Account value at the
beginning of the
period ($)
Account value at the
end of the
period ($)
Expenses paid during
the period ($)
Fund’s annualized
expense ratio (%)
  Actual Hypothetical Actual Hypothetical Actual Hypothetical Actual
Class A 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,041.80 1,021.00 4.08 4.04 0.80
Advisor Class 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,042.70 1,022.25 2.81 2.78 0.55
Class C 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,037.30 1,017.25 7.89 7.82 1.55
Institutional Class 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,042.50 1,022.25 2.81 2.78 0.55
Institutional 2 Class 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,043.50 1,022.65 2.40 2.38 0.47
Institutional 3 Class 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,043.30 1,022.90 2.15 2.12 0.42
Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund’s most recent fiscal half year and divided by 366.
Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from its investment in underlying funds, including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.
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Portfolio of Investments
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Investments in securities
Common Stocks 98.2%
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Communication Services 10.6%
Entertainment 3.5%
Electronic Arts, Inc.(a) 90,066 8,437,383
Walt Disney Co. (The) 120,692 16,566,184
Total   25,003,567
Interactive Media & Services 4.2%
Alphabet, Inc., Class C(a) 24,893 29,575,373
Media 1.7%
Discovery, Inc., Class A(a) 301,078 8,309,753
DISH Network Corp., Class A(a) 105,883 3,553,433
Total   11,863,186
Wireless Telecommunication Services 1.2%
T-Mobile U.S.A., Inc.(a) 106,021 8,274,939
Total Communication Services 74,717,065
Consumer Discretionary 9.0%
Automobiles 1.4%
General Motors Co. 266,130 9,870,762
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail 4.5%
Amazon.com, Inc.(a) 16,001 28,422,416
Chewy, Inc., Class A(a) 103,984 3,431,472
Total   31,853,888
Specialty Retail 2.8%
Home Depot, Inc. (The) 86,106 19,624,418
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 0.3%
Canada Goose Holdings, Inc.(a) 63,615 2,372,840
Total Consumer Discretionary 63,721,908
Consumer Staples 7.0%
Beverages 2.1%
PepsiCo, Inc. 110,009 15,041,531
Food Products 1.6%
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A 202,360 11,174,319
Household Products 1.9%
Kimberly-Clark Corp. 91,861 12,962,506
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Tobacco 1.4%
Philip Morris International, Inc. 137,726 9,928,667
Total Consumer Staples 49,107,023
Energy 4.6%
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 4.6%
ConocoPhillips Co. 159,310 8,312,796
EOG Resources, Inc. 90,961 6,748,397
Suncor Energy, Inc. 330,356 9,656,306
Valero Energy Corp. 102,126 7,688,045
Total   32,405,544
Total Energy 32,405,544
Financials 11.5%
Banks 8.0%
Bank of America Corp. 724,080 19,919,441
Citigroup, Inc. 221,785 14,271,865
JPMorgan Chase & Co. 165,411 18,172,052
Popular, Inc. 76,816 4,038,217
Total   56,401,575
Insurance 3.5%
Allstate Corp. (The) 136,547 13,981,047
Prudential Financial, Inc. 130,997 10,491,550
Total   24,472,597
Total Financials 80,874,172
Health Care 12.4%
Biotechnology 1.9%
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) 49,028 4,940,061
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.(a) 53,460 4,012,708
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) 26,655 4,798,433
Total   13,751,202
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 4.9%
Abbott Laboratories 134,520 11,477,246
Baxter International, Inc. 112,291 9,875,994
Medtronic PLC 122,080 13,171,211
Total   34,524,451
Health Care Providers & Services 1.3%
Cigna Corp. 58,801 9,053,590
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Pharmaceuticals 4.3%
Allergan PLC 28,071 4,483,500
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 121,758 5,852,907
Johnson & Johnson 153,404 19,690,938
Total   30,027,345
Total Health Care 87,356,588
Industrials 10.9%
Aerospace & Defense 4.2%
L3 Harris Technologies, Inc. 47,747 10,094,193
Northrop Grumman Corp. 36,472 13,416,955
Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc., Class A 72,049 5,807,149
Total   29,318,297
Airlines 1.5%
Delta Air Lines, Inc. 186,503 10,791,063
Building Products 1.1%
Masco Corp. 187,749 7,647,017
Machinery 1.1%
Ingersoll-Rand PLC 65,418 7,921,466
Road & Rail 3.0%
Norfolk Southern Corp. 50,865 8,853,053
Union Pacific Corp. 74,904 12,131,452
Total   20,984,505
Total Industrials 76,662,348
Information Technology 21.6%
Communications Equipment 2.1%
Cisco Systems, Inc. 315,345 14,761,299
IT Services 4.6%
International Business Machines Corp. 106,083 14,377,429
MasterCard, Inc., Class A 63,574 17,887,816
Total   32,265,245
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 3.9%
Broadcom, Inc. 41,303 11,673,880
NVIDIA Corp. 40,775 6,830,220
NXP Semiconductors NV 91,452 9,340,908
Total   27,845,008
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Software 8.6%
Adobe, Inc.(a) 49,038 13,951,802
Microsoft Corp. 281,812 38,850,602
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.(a) 37,710 7,678,510
Total   60,480,914
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 2.4%
Apple, Inc.(b) 82,727 17,268,434
Total Information Technology 152,620,900
Materials 2.7%
Chemicals 1.0%
Dow, Inc. 170,257 7,258,056
Metals & Mining 1.7%
Barrick Gold Corp. 419,545 8,130,782
Steel Dynamics, Inc. 135,947 3,670,569
Total   11,801,351
Total Materials 19,059,407
Real Estate 4.1%
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) 4.1%
American Tower Corp. 50,253 11,567,738
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. 76,933 10,364,414
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. 430,255 6,901,290
Total   28,833,442
Total Real Estate 28,833,442
Utilities 3.8%
Electric Utilities 2.6%
American Electric Power Co., Inc. 107,892 9,834,356
Xcel Energy, Inc. 133,780 8,591,352
Total   18,425,708
Multi-Utilities 1.2%
Ameren Corp. 112,702 8,694,959
Total Utilities 27,120,667
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $521,289,211)
692,479,064
 
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Money Market Funds 1.7%
  Shares Value ($)
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 2.208%(c),(d) 12,112,701 12,111,490
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $12,111,490)
12,111,490
Total Investments in Securities
(Cost: $533,400,701)
704,590,554
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net   815,395
Net Assets 705,405,949
At August 31, 2019, securities and/or cash totaling $772,338 were pledged as collateral.
Investments in derivatives
Long futures contracts
Description Number of
contracts
Expiration
date
Trading
currency
Notional
amount
Value/Unrealized
appreciation ($)
Value/Unrealized
depreciation ($)
S&P 500 E-mini 68 09/2019 USD 9,944,320 137,751
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) Non-income producing investment.
(b) This security or a portion of this security has been pledged as collateral in connection with derivative contracts.
(c) The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at August 31, 2019.
(d) As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the company’s outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the period ended August 31, 2019 are as follows:
    
Issuer Beginning
shares
Shares
purchased
Shares
sold
Ending
shares
Realized gain
(loss) —
affiliated
issuers ($)
Net change in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation) —
affiliated
issuers ($)
Dividends —
affiliated
issuers ($)
Value —
affiliated
issuers
at end of
period ($)
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 2.208%
  12,897,378 83,524,857 (84,309,534) 12,112,701 (851) 180,555 12,111,490
Currency Legend
USD US Dollar
Fair value measurements
The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund’s assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.
Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date. Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.
Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).
Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Fair value measurements  (continued)
Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment’s fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.
Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.
Under the direction of the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager’s Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager’s organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.
The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments at August 31, 2019:
  Level 1 ($) Level 2 ($) Level 3 ($) Total ($)
Investments in Securities        
Common Stocks        
Communication Services 74,717,065 74,717,065
Consumer Discretionary 63,721,908 63,721,908
Consumer Staples 49,107,023 49,107,023
Energy 32,405,544 32,405,544
Financials 80,874,172 80,874,172
Health Care 87,356,588 87,356,588
Industrials 76,662,348 76,662,348
Information Technology 152,620,900 152,620,900
Materials 19,059,407 19,059,407
Real Estate 28,833,442 28,833,442
Utilities 27,120,667 27,120,667
Total Common Stocks 692,479,064 692,479,064
Money Market Funds 12,111,490 12,111,490
Total Investments in Securities 704,590,554 704,590,554
Investments in Derivatives        
Asset        
Futures Contracts 137,751 137,751
Total 704,728,305 704,728,305
See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.
Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Assets  
Investments in securities, at value  
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $521,289,211) $692,479,064
Affiliated issuers (cost $12,111,490) 12,111,490
Receivable for:  
Capital shares sold 269,306
Dividends 1,182,624
Foreign tax reclaims 5,833
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager 7,350
Prepaid expenses 5,126
Other assets 14,223
Total assets 706,075,016
Liabilities  
Payable for:  
Capital shares purchased 432,124
Variation margin for futures contracts 6,460
Management services fees 14,609
Distribution and/or service fees 1,246
Transfer agent fees 37,534
Compensation of board members 143,595
Compensation of chief compliance officer 80
Other expenses 33,419
Total liabilities 669,067
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock $705,405,949
Represented by  
Paid in capital 518,615,285
Total distributable earnings (loss)   186,790,664
Total - representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock $705,405,949
Class A  
Net assets $154,225,350
Shares outstanding 10,964,863
Net asset value per share $14.07
Maximum sales charge 5.75%
Maximum offering price per share (calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge for Class A shares) $14.93
Advisor Class  
Net assets $3,875,286
Shares outstanding 278,768
Net asset value per share $13.90
Class C  
Net assets $7,049,609
Shares outstanding 551,915
Net asset value per share $12.77
Institutional Class  
Net assets $164,478,199
Shares outstanding 11,780,645
Net asset value per share $13.96
Institutional 2 Class  
Net assets $25,021,783
Shares outstanding 1,736,921
Net asset value per share $14.41
Institutional 3 Class  
Net assets $350,755,722
Shares outstanding 25,503,865
Net asset value per share $13.75
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Net investment income  
Income:  
Dividends — unaffiliated issuers $6,617,541
Dividends — affiliated issuers 180,555
Foreign taxes withheld (41,772)
Total income 6,756,324
Expenses:  
Management services fees 2,688,211
Distribution and/or service fees  
Class A 196,364
Class C 37,100
Transfer agent fees  
Class A 111,130
Advisor Class 2,514
Class C 5,247
Institutional Class 114,671
Institutional 2 Class 7,978
Institutional 3 Class 13,356
Compensation of board members 20,408
Custodian fees 4,300
Printing and postage fees 14,060
Registration fees 50,740
Audit fees 15,448
Legal fees 7,540
Compensation of chief compliance officer 74
Other 8,962
Total expenses 3,298,103
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates (1,347,431)
Total net expenses 1,950,672
Net investment income 4,805,652
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net  
Net realized gain (loss) on:  
Investments — unaffiliated issuers 14,540,041
Investments — affiliated issuers (851)
Foreign currency translations 901
Futures contracts 1,613,841
Options purchased (144,155)
Net realized gain 16,009,777
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments — unaffiliated issuers 9,784,163
Futures contracts (950,721)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) 8,833,442
Net realized and unrealized gain 24,843,219
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations $29,648,871
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
  Six Months Ended
August 31, 2019
(Unaudited)
Year Ended
February 28, 2019
Operations    
Net investment income $4,805,652 $8,768,891
Net realized gain 16,009,777 45,818,322
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) 8,833,442 (28,265,706)
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations 29,648,871 26,321,507
Distributions to shareholders    
Net investment income and net realized gains    
Class A (5,053,958) (13,958,703)
Advisor Class (122,330) (139,047)
Class C (239,773) (716,858)
Institutional Class (5,376,929) (15,805,690)
Institutional 2 Class (771,897) (421,522)
Institutional 3 Class (12,049,260) (32,264,321)
Class T   (258)
Total distributions to shareholders   (23,614,147) (63,306,399)
Increase in net assets from capital stock activity 18,459,287 48,484,123
Total increase in net assets 24,494,011 11,499,231
Net assets at beginning of period 680,911,938 669,412,707
Net assets at end of period $705,405,949 $680,911,938
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets   (continued)
  Six Months Ended Year Ended
  August 31, 2019 (Unaudited) February 28, 2019
  Shares Dollars ($) Shares Dollars ($)
Capital stock activity
Class A        
Subscriptions 586,022 8,359,578 1,722,849 24,297,972
Distributions reinvested 123,209 1,739,709 327,491 4,539,237
Redemptions (617,281) (8,797,649) (1,267,527) (18,043,220)
Net increase 91,950 1,301,638 782,813 10,793,989
Advisor Class        
Subscriptions 65,737 929,037 362,240 5,115,795
Distributions reinvested 8,763 122,243 10,342 138,788
Redemptions (23,747) (332,478) (160,927) (2,350,125)
Net increase 50,753 718,802 211,655 2,904,458
Class C        
Subscriptions 71,588 933,469 238,221 2,999,930
Distributions reinvested 16,366 210,305 50,872 648,448
Redemptions (146,778) (1,909,907) (279,518) (3,687,068)
Net increase (decrease) (58,824) (766,133) 9,575 (38,690)
Institutional Class        
Subscriptions 1,207,510 16,871,532 1,060,395 14,613,282
Distributions reinvested 274,496 3,845,687 751,916 10,340,006
Redemptions (1,120,864) (15,920,768) (1,977,365) (27,630,441)
Net increase (decrease) 361,142 4,796,451 (165,054) (2,677,153)
Institutional 2 Class        
Subscriptions 394,632 5,820,708 1,215,011 16,522,712
Distributions reinvested 53,375 771,808 29,817 421,257
Redemptions (75,879) (1,099,172) (593,073) (8,837,909)
Net increase 372,128 5,493,344 651,755 8,106,060
Institutional 3 Class        
Subscriptions 1,701,219 23,863,125 5,053,174 72,022,667
Distributions reinvested 754,209 10,408,088 2,236,881 30,308,418
Redemptions (1,943,494) (27,356,028) (5,060,529) (72,933,175)
Net increase 511,934 6,915,185 2,229,526 29,397,910
Class T        
Redemptions (189) (2,451)
Net decrease (189) (2,451)
Total net increase 1,329,083 18,459,287 3,720,081 48,484,123
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights
The following table is intended to help you understand the Fund’s financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any. Total return and portfolio turnover are not annualized for periods of less than one year. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated without regard to purchase and sales transactions of short-term instruments and certain derivatives, if any. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.
  Net asset value,
beginning of
period
Net
investment
income
(loss)
Net
realized
and
unrealized
gain (loss)
Total from
investment
operations
Distributions
from net
investment
income
Distributions
from net
realized
gains
Total
distributions to
shareholders
Class A
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $13.95 0.08 0.50 0.58 (0.02) (0.44) (0.46)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $14.82 0.16 0.33 0.49 (0.14) (1.22) (1.36)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $13.16 0.09 2.36 2.45 (0.08) (0.71) (0.79)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $10.85 0.12 2.43 2.55 (0.12) (0.12) (0.24)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $12.86 0.05 (0.62) (0.57) (0.20) (1.24) (1.44)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $13.10 0.23 1.53 1.76 (0.10) (1.90) (2.00)
Advisor Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $13.78 0.10 0.49 0.59 (0.03) (0.44) (0.47)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $14.66 0.20 0.33 0.53 (0.19) (1.22) (1.41)
Year Ended 2/28/2018(g) $13.61 0.11 1.63 1.74 (0.10) (0.59) (0.69)
Class C
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $12.74 0.02 0.46 0.48 (0.01) (0.44) (0.45)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $13.64 0.05 0.31 0.36 (0.04) (1.22) (1.26)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $12.18 (0.02) 2.19 2.17 (0.71) (0.71)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $10.07 0.03 2.24 2.27 (0.04) (0.12) (0.16)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $12.04 (0.04) (0.57) (0.61) (0.12) (1.24) (1.36)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $12.39 0.14 1.42 1.56 (0.01) (1.90) (1.91)
Institutional Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $13.84 0.10 0.49 0.59 (0.03) (0.44) (0.47)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $14.71 0.19 0.34 0.53 (0.18) (1.22) (1.40)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $13.06 0.12 2.35 2.47 (0.11) (0.71) (0.82)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $10.78 0.15 2.40 2.55 (0.15) (0.12) (0.27)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $12.78 0.07 (0.60) (0.53) (0.23) (1.24) (1.47)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $13.03 0.25 1.53 1.78 (0.13) (1.90) (2.03)
Institutional 2 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $14.26 0.11 0.51 0.62 (0.03) (0.44) (0.47)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $15.11 0.22 0.34 0.56 (0.19) (1.22) (1.41)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $13.41 0.13 2.40 2.53 (0.12) (0.71) (0.83)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $11.05 0.15 2.49 2.64 (0.16) (0.12) (0.28)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $13.07 0.06 (0.60) (0.54) (0.24) (1.24) (1.48)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $13.28 0.39 1.44 1.83 (0.14) (1.90) (2.04)
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights  (continued)
  Proceeds from
regulatory
settlements
Net
asset
value,
end of
period
Total
return
Total gross
expense
ratio to
average
net assets(a)
Total net
expense
ratio to
average
net assets(a),(b)
Net investment
income (loss)
ratio to
average
net assets
Portfolio
turnover
Net
assets,
end of
period
(000’s)
Class A
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $14.07 4.18% 1.18% (c) 0.80% (c) 1.10% (c) 22% $154,225
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $13.95 3.61% 1.19% 0.80% (d) 1.10% 62% $151,703
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $14.82 18.87% 1.19% 1.13% (d) 0.61% 45% $149,489
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $13.16 23.66% 1.22% 1.17% (d) 0.98% 67% $136,584
Year Ended 2/29/2016 0.00 (e) $10.85 (5.38%) (f) 1.25% 1.18% (d) 0.41% 102% $119,928
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $12.86 14.26% 1.25% 1.18% (d) 1.79% 150% $139,311
Advisor Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $13.90 4.27% 0.93% (c) 0.55% (c) 1.36% (c) 22% $3,875
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $13.78 3.88% 0.94% 0.55% (d) 1.45% 62% $3,143
Year Ended 2/28/2018(g) $14.66 12.96% 0.97% (c) 0.69% (c),(d) 1.17% (c) 45% $240
Class C
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $12.77 3.73% 1.94% (c) 1.55% (c) 0.35% (c) 22% $7,050
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $12.74 2.85% 1.94% 1.55% (d) 0.34% 62% $7,783
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $13.64 18.03% 1.94% 1.87% (d) (0.15%) 45% $8,199
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $12.18 22.66% 1.97% 1.92% (d) 0.23% 67% $5,692
Year Ended 2/29/2016 0.00 (e) $10.07 (6.05%) (f) 2.00% 1.93% (d) (0.35%) 102% $4,739
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $12.04 13.38% 2.00% 1.93% (d) 1.16% 150% $5,772
Institutional Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $13.96 4.25% 0.93% (c) 0.55% (c) 1.35% (c) 22% $164,478
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $13.84 3.90% 0.94% 0.55% (d) 1.34% 62% $158,057
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $14.71 19.21% 0.94% 0.88% (d) 0.86% 45% $170,394
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $13.06 23.83% 0.97% 0.92% (d) 1.23% 67% $159,193
Year Ended 2/29/2016 0.00 (e) $10.78 (5.09%) (f) 1.00% 0.93% (d) 0.55% 102% $149,765
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $12.78 14.54% 1.00% 0.93% (d) 1.92% 150% $209,909
Institutional 2 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $14.41 4.35% 0.86% (c) 0.47% (c) 1.45% (c) 22% $25,022
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $14.26 4.01% 0.84% 0.46% 1.53% 62% $19,466
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $15.11 19.15% 0.86% 0.80% 0.90% 45% $10,777
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $13.41 24.09% 0.86% 0.83% 1.21% 67% $269
Year Ended 2/29/2016 0.00 (e) $11.05 (5.05%) (f) 0.86% 0.84% 0.47% 102% $153
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $13.07 14.67% 0.86% 0.85% 2.98% 150% $143
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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  Net asset value,
beginning of
period
Net
investment
income
(loss)
Net
realized
and
unrealized
gain (loss)
Total from
investment
operations
Distributions
from net
investment
income
Distributions
from net
realized
gains
Total
distributions to
shareholders
Institutional 3 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $13.63 0.10 0.49 0.59 (0.03) (0.44) (0.47)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $14.51 0.21 0.33 0.54 (0.20) (1.22) (1.42)
Year Ended 2/28/2018(h) $13.08 0.14 2.13 2.27 (0.13) (0.71) (0.84)
    
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund’s reported expense ratios.
(b) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(c) Annualized.
(d) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(e) Rounds to zero.
(f) The Fund received proceeds from regulatory settlements. Had the Fund not received these proceeds, the total return would have been lower by 0.07%.
(g) Advisor Class shares commenced operations on July 5, 2017. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.
(h) Institutional 3 Class shares commenced operations on March 1, 2017. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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  Proceeds from
regulatory
settlements
Net
asset
value,
end of
period
Total
return
Total gross
expense
ratio to
average
net assets(a)
Total net
expense
ratio to
average
net assets(a),(b)
Net investment
income (loss)
ratio to
average
net assets
Portfolio
turnover
Net
assets,
end of
period
(000’s)
Institutional 3 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $13.75 4.33% 0.80% (c) 0.42% (c) 1.48% (c) 22% $350,756
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $13.63 4.02% 0.80% 0.43% 1.48% 62% $340,760
Year Ended 2/28/2018(h) $14.51 17.63% 0.81% 0.76% 0.98% 45% $330,311
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Notes to Financial Statements
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Note 1. Organization
Columbia Select Large Cap Equity Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust.
Fund shares
The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers each of the share classes listed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by the Trust’s organizational documents or by law. Each share class has its own expense and sales charge structure. Different share classes may have different minimum initial investment amounts and pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of distributing such share classes vary. Distributions to shareholders in a liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class.
As described in the Fund’s prospectus, Class A and Class C shares are offered to the general public for investment. Advisor Class, Institutional Class, Institutional 2 Class and Institutional 3 Class shares are available for purchase through authorized investment professionals to omnibus retirement plans or to institutional and to certain other investors as also described in the Fund’s prospectus. Class C shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 10 years.
Note 2. Summary of significant accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies (ASC 946). The financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security valuation
All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange. Equity securities are valued at the official closing price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets.
Foreign equity securities are valued based on the closing price on the foreign exchange in which such securities are primarily traded. If any foreign equity security closing prices are not readily available, the securities are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are determined at the scheduled closing time of the New York Stock Exchange. Many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange; therefore, the closing prices for securities in such markets or on such exchanges may not fully reflect events that occur after such close but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange. In those situations, foreign securities will be fair valued pursuant to a policy adopted by the Board of Trustees. Under the policy, the Fund may utilize a third party pricing service to determine these fair values. The third-party pricing service takes into account multiple factors, including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange or market, to determine a good faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.
Investments in open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at their latest net asset value.
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August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Futures and options on futures contracts are valued based upon the settlement price at the close of regular trading on their principal exchanges or, in the absence of transactions, at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices.
Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reflective of market value or reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the quoted or published price for the security.
The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.
GAAP requires disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category. This information is disclosed following the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.
Foreign currency transactions and translations
The values of all assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are generally translated into U.S. dollars at exchange rates determined at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions and translations include gains (losses) arising from the fluctuation in exchange rates between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, gains (losses) arising from the disposition of foreign currency and currency gains (losses) between the accrual and payment dates on dividends, interest income and foreign withholding taxes.
For financial statement purposes, the Fund does not distinguish that portion of gains (losses) on investments which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is due to changes in market prices of the investments. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments in the Statement of Operations.
Derivative instruments
The Fund invests in certain derivative instruments, as detailed below, to meet its investment objectives. Derivatives are instruments whose values depend on, or are derived from, in whole or in part, the value of one or more securities, currencies, commodities, indices, or other assets or instruments. Derivatives may be used to increase investment flexibility (including to maintain cash reserves while maintaining desired exposure to certain assets), for risk management (hedging) purposes, to facilitate trading, to reduce transaction costs and to pursue higher investment returns. The Fund may also use derivative instruments to mitigate certain investment risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. Derivatives may involve various risks, including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligations under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market (making it difficult for the Fund to sell or terminate, including at favorable prices) and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amount shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The notional amounts of derivative instruments, if applicable, are not recorded in the financial statements.
A derivative instrument may suffer a marked-to-market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform its obligations under the contract. The Fund’s risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on over-the-counter derivatives is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized gain netted against any collateral held by the Fund and the amount of any variation margin held by the counterparty, plus any replacement costs or related amounts. With exchange-traded or centrally cleared derivatives, there is reduced counterparty credit risk to the Fund since the clearinghouse or central counterparty (CCP) provides some protection in the case of clearing member default. The clearinghouse or CCP stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, additional counterparty credit risk is failure of the clearinghouse or CCP. However, credit risk still exists in exchange-traded or centrally cleared derivatives with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a broker’s customer account. While brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the broker for all its clients, U.S. bankruptcy laws will typically allocate that shortfall on a pro-rata basis across all the broker’s customers (including the Fund), potentially resulting in losses to the Fund.
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August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (ISDA Master Agreement) or similar agreement with its derivatives contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is an agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs over-the-counter derivatives and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Fund may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative instrument’s payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of default (close-out netting), including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. Note, however, that bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset or netting in bankruptcy, insolvency or other events.
Collateral (margin) requirements differ by type of derivative. Margin requirements are established by the clearinghouse or CCP for exchange-traded and centrally cleared derivatives. Brokers can ask for margin in excess of the minimum in certain circumstances. Collateral terms are contract specific for over-the-counter derivatives. For over-the-counter derivatives traded under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the marked-to-market amount for each transaction under such agreement and comparing that amount to the value of any variation margin currently pledged by the Fund and/or the counterparty. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a party has to exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold (e.g., $250,000) before a transfer has to be made. To the extent amounts due to the Fund from its counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty nonperformance. The Fund may also pay interest expense on cash collateral received from the broker. Any interest expense paid by the Fund is shown on the Statement of Operations. The Fund attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by only entering into agreements with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties.
Certain ISDA Master Agreements allow counterparties of over-the-counter derivatives transactions to terminate derivatives contracts prior to maturity in the event the Fund’s net asset value declines by a stated percentage over a specified time period or if the Fund fails to meet certain terms of the ISDA Master Agreement, which would cause the Fund to accelerate payment of any net liability owed to the counterparty. The Fund also has termination rights if the counterparty fails to meet certain terms of the ISDA Master Agreement. In determining whether to exercise such termination rights, the Fund would consider, in addition to counterparty credit risk, whether termination would result in a net liability owed from the counterparty.
For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Futures contracts
Futures contracts are exchange-traded and represent commitments for the future purchase or sale of an asset at a specified price on a specified date. The Fund bought and sold futures contracts to maintain appropriate equity market exposure while keeping sufficient cash to accommodate daily redemptions. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Upon entering into futures contracts, the Fund bears risks that it may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize a loss. Additional risks include counterparty credit risk, the possibility of an illiquid market, and that a change in the value of the contract or option may not correlate with changes in the value of the underlying asset.
Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund deposits cash or securities with the broker, known as a futures commission merchant (FCM), in an amount sufficient to meet the initial margin requirement. The initial margin deposit must be maintained at an established level over the life of the contract. Cash deposited as initial margin is recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as margin deposits. Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Portfolio of Investments. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received by the Fund each day. The variation margin payments are equal to the daily change in the contract value and are recorded as variation margin receivable or payable and are offset in unrealized gains or losses. The Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed or expires. Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the variation margin disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
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August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Options contracts
Options are contracts which entitle the holder to purchase or sell securities or other identified assets at a specified price, or in the case of index option contracts, to receive or pay the difference between the index value and the strike price of the index option contract. Option contracts can be either exchange-traded or over-the-counter. The Fund purchased option contracts to decrease the Fund’s exposure to equity market risk and to increase return on investments. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Completion of transactions for option contracts traded in the over-the-counter market depends upon the performance of the other party. Cash collateral may be collected or posted by the Fund to secure certain over-the-counter option contract trades. Cash collateral held or posted by the Fund for such option contract trades must be returned to the broker or the Fund upon closure, exercise or expiration of the contract.
Options contracts purchased are recorded as investments. When the Fund writes an options contract, the premium received is recorded as an asset and an amount equivalent to the premium is recorded as a liability in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and is subsequently adjusted to reflect the current fair value of the option written. Changes in the fair value of the written option are recorded as unrealized appreciation or depreciation until the contract is exercised or has expired. The Fund will realize a gain or loss when the option contract is closed or expires. When option contracts are exercised, the proceeds on sales for a written call or purchased put option contract, or the purchase cost for a written put or purchased call option contract, is adjusted by the amount of premium received or paid.
For over-the-counter options purchased, the Fund bears the risk of loss of the amount of the premiums paid plus the positive change in market values net of any collateral held by the Fund should the counterparty fail to perform under the contracts. Option contracts written by the Fund do not typically give rise to significant counterparty credit risk, as options written generally obligate the Fund and not the counterparty to perform. The risk in writing a call option contract is that the Fund gives up the opportunity for profit if the market price of the security increases above the strike price and the option contract is exercised. The risk in writing a put option contract is that the Fund may incur a loss if the market price of the security decreases below the strike price and the option contract is exercised. Exercise of a written option could result in the Fund purchasing or selling a security or foreign currency when it otherwise would not, or at a price different from the current market value. In purchasing and writing options, the Fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the value of the underlying instrument or the risk that the Fund may not be able to enter into a closing transaction due to an illiquid market.
Effects of derivative transactions in the financial statements
The following tables are intended to provide additional information about the effect of derivatives on the financial statements of the Fund, including: the fair value of derivatives by risk category and the location of those fair values in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities; and the impact of derivative transactions over the period in the Statement of Operations, including realized and unrealized gains (losses). The derivative instrument schedules following the Portfolio of Investments present additional information regarding derivative instruments outstanding at the end of the period, if any.
The following table is a summary of the fair value of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) at August 31, 2019:
  Asset derivatives  
Risk exposure
category
Statement
of assets and liabilities
location
Fair value ($)
Equity risk Component of total distributable earnings (loss) — unrealized appreciation on futures contracts 137,751*
    
* Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) as reported in the tables following the Portfolio of Investments. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
The following table indicates the effect of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) in the Statement of Operations for the six months ended August 31, 2019:
Amount of realized gain (loss) on derivatives recognized in income
Risk exposure category Futures
contracts
($)
Options
contracts
purchased
($)
Total
($)
Equity risk 1,613,841 (144,155) 1,469,686
    
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives recognized in income
Risk exposure category Futures
contracts
($)
Equity risk (950,721)
The following table is a summary of the average outstanding volume by derivative instrument for the six months ended August 31, 2019:
Derivative instrument Average notional
amounts ($)*
Futures contracts — long 13,436,405
    
Derivative instrument Average
value ($)**
Options contracts — purchased 1,585
    
* Based on the ending quarterly outstanding amounts for the six months ended August 31, 2019.
** Based on the ending daily outstanding amounts for the six months ended August 31, 2019.
Security transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
Income recognition
Corporate actions and dividend income are generally recorded net of any non-reclaimable tax withholdings, on the ex-dividend date or upon receipt of ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign securities.
The Fund may receive distributions from holdings in equity securities, business development companies (BDCs), exchange-traded funds (ETFs), limited partnerships (LPs), other regulated investment companies (RICs), and real estate investment trusts (REITs), which report information on the tax character of their distributions annually. These distributions are allocated to dividend income, capital gain and return of capital based on actual information reported. Return of capital is recorded as a reduction of the cost basis of securities held. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, return of capital is recorded as a realized gain. With respect to REITs, to the extent actual information has not yet been reported, estimates for return of capital are made by the Fund’s management. Management’s estimates are subsequently adjusted when the actual character of the distributions is disclosed by the REITs, which could result in a proportionate change in return of capital to shareholders.
Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost basis if the Fund still owns the applicable securities on the payment date. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.
Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.
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Determination of class net asset value
All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
Federal income tax status
The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its investment company taxable income and net capital gain, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its ordinary income, capital gain net income and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
Foreign taxes
The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue such taxes and recoveries, as applicable, based upon its current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.
Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level, based on statutory rates. The Fund accrues for such foreign taxes on realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction, as applicable. The amount, if any, is disclosed as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Distributions to shareholders
Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid semi-annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Guarantees and indemnifications
Under the Trust’s organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund’s contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.
Recent accounting pronouncement
Accounting Standards Update 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement
In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019 and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. After evaluation, management determined to adopt the ASU effective for the period ended August 31, 2019 and all subsequent periods. As a result of the amendments, management implemented disclosure changes which include removal of the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, removal of the policy for the timing of transfers between levels, removal of the description of the Level 3 valuation processes, as well as modifications to the measurement uncertainty disclosure.
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August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Note 3. Fees and other transactions with affiliates
Management services fees
The Fund has entered into a Management Agreement with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial). Under the Management Agreement, the Investment Manager provides the Fund with investment research and advice, as well as administrative and accounting services. The management services fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund’s daily net assets that declines from 0.77% to 0.57% as the Fund’s net assets increase. The annualized effective management services fee rate for the six months ended August 31, 2019 was 0.76% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
Compensation of board members
Members of the Board of Trustees who are not officers or employees of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Deferred Plan), these members of the Board of Trustees may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund’s liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. All amounts payable under the Deferred Plan constitute a general unsecured obligation of the Fund.
Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer
The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. As disclosed in the Statement of Operations, a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s total compensation is allocated to the Fund, along with other allocations to affiliated registered investment companies managed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates, based on relative net assets.
Transfer agency fees
Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc. (DST) to serve as sub-transfer agent. The Transfer Agent pays the fees of DST for services as sub-transfer agent and DST is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).
The Fund pays the Transfer Agent a monthly transfer agency fee based on the number or the average value of accounts, depending on the type of account. In addition, the Fund pays the Transfer Agent a fee for shareholder services based on the number of accounts or on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund’s shares maintained in omnibus accounts up to the lesser of the amount charged by the financial intermediary or a cap established by the Board of Trustees from time to time.
The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from the Fund for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees. Total transfer agency fees for Institutional 2 Class and Institutional 3 Class shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.07% and 0.02%, respectively, of the average daily net assets attributable to each share class.
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August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
For the six months ended August 31, 2019, the Fund’s annualized effective transfer agency fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:
  Effective rate (%)
Class A 0.14
Advisor Class 0.14
Class C 0.14
Institutional Class 0.14
Institutional 2 Class 0.07
Institutional 3 Class 0.01
An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class’s initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agency fees. These minimum account balance fees are remitted to the Fund and recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended August 31, 2019, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Fund.
Distribution and service fees
The Fund has entered into an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. The Board of Trustees has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.
Under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly combined distribution and service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares of the Fund. Also under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares of the Fund and a monthly distribution fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares of the Fund.
Sales charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC), received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares for the six months ended August 31, 2019, if any, are listed below:
  Front End (%) CDSC (%) Amount ($)
Class A 5.75 0.50 - 1.00 (a) 105,939
Class C 1.00 (b) 2,068
    
(a) This charge is imposed on certain investments of between $1 million and $50 million redeemed within 18 months after purchase, as follows: 1.00% if redeemed within 12 months after purchase, and 0.50% if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase, with certain limited exceptions.
(b) This charge applies to redemptions within 12 months after purchase, with certain limited exceptions.
The Fund’s other share classes are not subject to sales charges.
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Expenses waived/reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates
The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the period(s) disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees, so that the Fund’s net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund’s custodian, do not exceed the following annual rate(s) as a percentage of the class’ average daily net assets:
  July 1, 2019
through
June 30, 2020
Prior to
July 1, 2019
Class A 0.80% 0.80%
Advisor Class 0.55 0.55
Class C 1.55 1.55
Institutional Class 0.55 0.55
Institutional 2 Class 0.46 0.49
Institutional 3 Class 0.42 0.43
Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, infrequent and/or unusual expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board of Trustees. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from the Investment Manager, certain of its affiliates and the Fund. Any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed under the expense reimbursement arrangements described above are not recoverable by the Investment Manager or its affiliates in future periods.
Note 4. Federal tax information
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.
At August 31, 2019, the approximate cost of all investments for federal income tax purposes and the aggregate gross approximate unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:
Federal
tax cost ($)
Gross unrealized
appreciation ($)
Gross unrealized
(depreciation) ($)
Net unrealized
appreciation ($)
533,401,000 190,759,000 (19,432,000) 171,327,000
Tax cost of investments and unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) may also include timing differences that do not constitute adjustments to tax basis.
Under current tax rules, regulated investment companies can elect to treat certain late-year ordinary losses incurred and post-October capital losses (capital losses realized after October 31) as arising on the first day of the following taxable year. The Fund will elect to treat the following late-year ordinary losses and post-October capital losses at February 28, 2019 as arising on March 1, 2019.
Late year
ordinary losses ($)
Post-October
capital losses ($)
3,493,372
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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions in the Fund that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management’s conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Note 5. Portfolio information
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term investments and derivatives, if any, aggregated to $150,556,310 and $149,324,707, respectively, for the six months ended August 31, 2019. The amount of purchase and sale activity impacts the portfolio turnover rate reported in the Financial Highlights.
Note 6. Affiliated money market fund
The Fund invests in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds (the Affiliated MMF). The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as Dividends - affiliated issuers in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the Affiliated MMF. The Affiliated MMF prices its shares with a floating net asset value. In addition, the Board of Trustees of the Affiliated MMF may impose a fee on redemptions (sometimes referred to as a liquidity fee) or temporarily suspend redemptions (sometimes referred to as imposing a redemption gate) in the event its liquidity falls below regulatory limits.
Note 7. Interfund lending
Pursuant to an exemptive order granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund participates in a program (the Interfund Program) allowing each participating Columbia Fund (each, a Participating Fund) to lend money directly to and, except for closed-end funds and money market funds, borrow money directly from other Participating Funds for temporary purposes. The amounts eligible for borrowing and lending under the Interfund Program are subject to certain restrictions.
Interfund loans are subject to the risk that the borrowing fund could be unable to repay the loan when due, and a delay in repayment to the lending fund could result in lost opportunities and/or additional lending costs. The exemptive order is subject to conditions intended to mitigate conflicts of interest arising from the Investment Manager’s relationship with each Participating Fund.
The Fund did not borrow or lend money under the Interfund Program during the six months ended August 31, 2019.
Note 8. Line of credit
The Fund has access to a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by Citibank, N.A., HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager or an affiliated investment manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $1 billion. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the federal funds effective rate, (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate and (iii) the overnight bank funding rate, plus in each case, 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the unused amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.15% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations. This agreement expires annually in December unless extended or renewed.
The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended August 31, 2019.
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August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Note 9. Significant risks
Shareholder concentration risk
At August 31, 2019, one unaffiliated shareholder of record owned 27.5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially. Affiliated shareholders of record owned 47.5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund. In the case of a large redemption, the Fund may be forced to sell investments at inopportune times, including its liquid positions, which may result in Fund losses and the Fund holding a higher percentage of less liquid positions. Large redemptions could result in decreased economies of scale and increased operating expenses for non-redeeming Fund shareholders.
Technology and technology-related investment risk
The Fund may be more susceptible to the particular risks that may affect companies in the information technology sector, as well as other technology-related sectors (collectively, the technology sectors) than if it were invested in a wider variety of companies in unrelated sectors. Companies in the technology sectors are subject to certain risks, including the risk that new services, equipment or technologies will not be accepted by consumers and businesses or will become rapidly obsolete. Performance of such companies may be affected by factors including obtaining and protecting patents (or the failure to do so) and significant competitive pressures, including aggressive pricing of their products or services, new market entrants, competition for market share and short product cycles due to an accelerated rate of technological developments. Such competitive pressures may lead to limited earnings and/or falling profit margins. As a result, the value of their securities may fall or fail to rise. In addition, many technology sector companies have limited operating histories and prices of these companies’ securities historically have been more volatile than other securities, especially over the short term.
Note 10. Subsequent events
Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
Note 11. Information regarding pending and settled legal proceedings
Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Fund is not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund. Ameriprise Financial is required to make quarterly (10-Q), annual (10-K) and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased Fund redemptions, reduced sale of Fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Fund. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.
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 Approval of Management Agreement
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (Columbia Threadneedle or the Investment Manager, and together with its domestic and global affiliates, Columbia Threadneedle Investments), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), serves as the investment manager to Columbia Select Large Cap Equity Fund (the Fund). Under a management agreement (the Management Agreement), Columbia Threadneedle provides investment advice and other services to the Fund and other funds distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (collectively, the Funds).
On an annual basis, the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the Board), including the independent Board members (the Independent Trustees), considers renewal of the Management Agreement. Columbia Threadneedle prepared detailed reports for the Board and its Contracts Committee in November 2018 and January, March, April and June 2019, including reports providing the results of analyses performed by an independent organization, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (Broadridge), and a comprehensive response to items of information requested by independent legal counsel to the Independent Trustees (Independent Legal Counsel) in a letter to the Investment Manager, to assist the Board in making this determination. Many of the materials presented at these meetings were first supplied in draft form to designated independent Board representatives, i.e., Independent Legal Counsel, Fund Counsel, the Chair of the Board (who is an Independent Trustee) and the Chair of the Contracts Committee (who is an Independent Trustee), and the final materials were revised to include information reflective of discussion and subsequent requests made by the Contracts Committee. In addition, throughout the year, the Board (or its committees) regularly meets with portfolio management teams and senior management personnel and reviews information prepared by Columbia Threadneedle addressing the services Columbia Threadneedle provides and Fund performance. The Board also accords appropriate weight to the work, deliberations and conclusions of the various committees, such as the Contracts Committee, the Investment Review Committee, the Audit Committee and the Compliance Committee in determining whether to continue the Management Agreement.
The Board, at its June 17-19, 2019 in-person Board meeting (the June Meeting), considered the renewal of the Management Agreement for an additional one-year term. At the June Meeting, Independent Legal Counsel reviewed with the Independent Trustees various factors relevant to the Board’s consideration of management agreements and the Board’s legal responsibilities related to such consideration. Following an analysis and discussion of the factors identified below, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, approved the renewal of the Management Agreement.
Nature, extent and quality of services provided by Columbia Threadneedle
The Board analyzed various reports and presentations it had received detailing the services performed by Columbia Threadneedle, as well as its history, reputation, expertise, resources and capabilities, and the qualifications of its personnel.
The Board specifically considered the many developments during recent years concerning the services provided by Columbia Threadneedle, including, in particular, the organization and depth of the equity and credit research departments. The Board further observed the enhancements to the investment risk management department’s processes, systems and oversight, over the past several years, as well as planned 2019 initiatives. The Board also took into account the broad scope of services provided by Columbia Threadneedle to each Fund, including, among other services, investment, risk and compliance oversight. The Board also took into account the information it received concerning Columbia Threadneedle’s ability to attract and retain key portfolio management personnel and that it has sufficient resources to provide competitive and adequate compensation to investment personnel.
In connection with the Board’s evaluation of the overall package of services provided by Columbia Threadneedle, the Board also considered the nature, quality and range of administrative services provided to the Fund by Columbia Threadneedle, as well as the achievements in 2018 in the performance of administrative services, and noted the various enhancements anticipated for 2019. In evaluating the quality of services provided under the Management Agreement, the Board also took into account the organization and strength of the Fund’s and its service providers’ compliance programs. In addition, the Board reviewed the financial condition of Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates and each entity’s ability to carry out its responsibilities under the Management Agreement and the Fund’s other service agreements with affiliates of Ameriprise Financial, observing the financial strength of Ameriprise Financial, with its relatively strong cash position and solid balance sheet.
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Approval of Management Agreement  (continued)
 
The Board also discussed the acceptability of the terms of the Management Agreement (including the relatively broad scope of services required to be performed by Columbia Threadneedle), noting that no material changes are proposed from the form of agreement previously approved. They also noted the wide array of legal and compliance services provided to the Funds under the Management Agreement. It was also observed that the services being performed under the Management Agreement were of a reasonably high quality.
Based on the foregoing, and based on other information received (both oral and written, including the information on investment performance referenced below) and other considerations, the Board concluded that Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates are in a position to continue to provide a high quality and level of services to the Fund.
Investment performance
For purposes of evaluating the nature, extent and quality of services provided under the Management Agreement, the Board carefully reviewed the investment performance of the Fund. In this regard, the Board considered detailed reports providing the results of analyses performed by an independent organization showing, for various periods (including since manager inception): the performance of the Fund, the performance of a benchmark index, the percentage ranking of the Fund among its comparison group, and the net assets of the Fund. The Board observed that the Fund’s investment performance met expectations.
Comparative fees, costs of services provided and the profits realized by Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund
The Board reviewed comparative fees and the costs of services provided under the Management Agreement. The Board members considered detailed comparative information set forth in an annual report on fees and expenses, including, among other things, data (based on analyses conducted by an independent organization) showing a comparison of the Fund’s expenses with median expenses paid by funds in its comparative peer universe, as well as data showing the Fund’s contribution to Columbia Threadneedle’s profitability. The Board reviewed the fees charged to comparable institutional or other accounts/vehicles managed by Columbia Threadneedle and discussed differences in how the products are managed and operated, noting no unreasonable differences in the levels of contractual management fees.
The Board considered the reports of its independent fee consultant, JDL Consultants, LLC (JDL), which assisted in the Board’s analysis of the Funds’ performance and expenses, the reasonableness of Columbia Threadneedle’s profitability, particularly in comparison to industry competitors, the reasonableness of the Funds’ fee rates, and JDL’s conclusion that the management fees being charged to the Fund are reasonable. The Board accorded particular weight to the notion that the primary objective of the level of fees is to achieve a rational pricing model applied consistently across the various product lines in the Fund family, while assuring that the overall fees for each Fund (with certain defined exceptions) are generally in line with the "pricing philosophy" currently in effect (i.e., that Fund total expense ratios, in general, approximate or are lower than the median expense ratios of funds in the same Lipper comparison universe). The Board took into account that the Fund’s total expense ratio (after considering proposed expense caps/waivers) was below the peer universe’s median expense ratio shown in the reports. Based on its review, the Board concluded that the Fund’s management fee was fair and reasonable in light of the extent and quality of services that the Fund receives.
The Board also considered the profitability of Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates in connection with Columbia Threadneedle providing management services to the Fund. In this regard, the Independent Trustees referred to their detailed analysis of the Profitability Report, discussing the profitability to Columbia Threadneedle and Ameriprise Financial from managing, operating and distributing the Funds. The Board considered that in 2018 the Board had concluded that 2017 profitability was reasonable and that the 2019 information shows that the profitability generated by Columbia Threadneedle in 2018 only slightly increased from 2017 levels. The Board also noted JDL’s report and its conclusion that 2018 Columbia Threadneedle profitability relative to industry competitors was reasonable. It also took into account the indirect economic benefits flowing to Columbia Threadneedle or its affiliates in connection with managing or distributing the Funds, such as the enhanced ability to offer various other financial products to Ameriprise Financial customers, soft dollar benefits and overall reputational advantages. The Board noted that the fees paid by the Fund should permit the Investment Manager to offer competitive compensation to its personnel, make necessary investments in its business and earn an appropriate profit. The Board concluded that profitability levels were reasonable.
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Economies of scale to be realized
The Board also considered the economies of scale that might be realized by the Fund as its net asset level grows and took note of the extent to which Fund shareholders might also benefit from such growth. In this regard, the Board took into account that management fees decline as Fund assets exceed various breakpoints, all of which have not been surpassed. The Board concluded that the breakpoints in the management fee rate schedule satisfactorily provides for the sharing of economies of scale, as they allow for adequate opportunity for shareholders to realize benefits (fee breaks) as Fund assets grow.
Based on the foregoing, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, concluded that the management fees were fair and reasonable in light of the extent and quality of services provided. In reaching this conclusion, no single factor was determinative. On June 19, 2019, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, approved the renewal of the Management Agreement.
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Columbia Select Large Cap Equity Fund
P.O. Box 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
  
Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the Fund, go to
columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments (Columbia Threadneedle) is the global brand name of the Columbia and Threadneedle group of companies. All rights reserved.
© 2019 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
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SemiAnnual Report
August 31, 2019
Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund
Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s annual and semiannual shareholder reports like this one will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Fund’s website (columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/), and each time a report is posted you will be notified by mail and provided with a website address to access the report.
If you have already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Fund electronically at any time by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank) or, for Fund shares held directly with the Fund, by calling 800.345.6611 or by enrolling in “eDelivery” by logging into your account at columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/.
You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you invest through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you invest directly with the Fund, you can call 800.345.6611 to let the Fund know you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive paper reports will apply to all Columbia Funds held in your account if you invest through a financial intermediary or all Columbia Funds held with the fund complex if you invest directly with the Fund.
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Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund (the Fund) mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address, unless such shareholder elected to receive shareholder reports from the Fund electronically. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.
Proxy voting policies and procedures
The policy of the Board of Trustees is to vote the proxies of the companies in which the Fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31st for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30th of that year, and is available without charge by visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/, or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.
Quarterly schedule of investments
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT, and for reporting periods ended prior to March 31, 2019, on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q and Form N-PORT filings are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. The Fund’s complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q or Form N-PORT, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
Additional Fund information
For more information about the Fund, please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.
Fund investment manager
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager)
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund distributor
Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund transfer agent
Columbia Management Investment Services Corp.
P.O. Box 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
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Fund at a Glance
(Unaudited)
Investment objective
The Fund seeks total return before fees and expenses that exceeds the total return of the Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500 Index.
Portfolio management
Brian Condon, CFA
Co-Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2009
Peter Albanese
Co-Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2014
Morningstar style boxTM
The Morningstar Style Box is based on a fund’s portfolio holdings. For equity funds, the vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the stocks owned, and the horizontal axis shows investment style (value, blend, or growth). Information shown is based on the most recent data provided by Morningstar.
© 2019 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.
Average annual total returns (%) (for the period ended August 31, 2019)
    Inception 6 Months
cumulative
1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
Class A 07/31/96 0.72 -2.83 8.45 12.92
Advisor Class* 07/01/15 0.82 -2.60 8.67 13.03
Institutional Class 07/31/96 0.81 -2.62 8.72 13.20
Institutional 2 Class* 06/25/14 0.86 -2.50 8.83 13.13
Institutional 3 Class 07/15/09 0.90 -2.44 8.86 13.36
Class R 01/23/06 0.55 -3.10 8.17 12.64
S&P 500 Index   6.15 2.92 10.11 13.45
All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ or calling 800.345.6611.
* The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund’s oldest share class. Since the Fund launched more than one share class at its inception, Class A shares were used. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/investment-products/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.
The S&P 500 Index, an unmanaged index, measures the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization U.S. stocks and is frequently used as a general measure of market performance.
Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.
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Fund at a Glance   (continued)
(Unaudited)
Top 10 holdings (%) (at August 31, 2019)
Microsoft Corp. 4.5
Alphabet, Inc., Class A 3.7
Apple, Inc. 3.2
Amazon.com, Inc. 2.6
Facebook, Inc., Class A 2.6
Johnson & Johnson 2.1
Visa, Inc., Class A 2.0
MasterCard, Inc., Class A 1.8
Verizon Communications, Inc. 1.7
Merck & Co., Inc. 1.7
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments excluding Money Market Funds and investments in derivatives, if any.
For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled “Portfolio of Investments.”
Fund holdings are as of the date given, are subject to change at any time, and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.
Portfolio breakdown (%) (at August 31, 2019)
Common Stocks 99.1
Money Market Funds 0.9
Total 100.0
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments excluding investments in derivatives, if any. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
Equity sector breakdown (%) (at August 31, 2019)
Communication Services 11.0
Consumer Discretionary 10.4
Consumer Staples 7.7
Energy 4.3
Financials 12.4
Health Care 14.2
Industrials 9.3
Information Technology 22.5
Materials 2.3
Real Estate 2.8
Utilities 3.1
Total 100.0
Percentages indicated are based upon total equity investments. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
 
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Understanding Your Fund’s Expenses
(Unaudited)
As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are shareholder transaction costs, which may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing fund costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing your Fund’s expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the “Actual” column is calculated using the Fund’s actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the “Actual” column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare with other funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
March 1, 2019 — August 31, 2019
  Account value at the
beginning of the
period ($)
Account value at the
end of the
period ($)
Expenses paid during
the period ($)
Fund’s annualized
expense ratio (%)
  Actual Hypothetical Actual Hypothetical Actual Hypothetical Actual
Class A 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,007.20 1,020.60 4.42 4.45 0.88
Advisor Class 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,008.20 1,021.85 3.16 3.18 0.63
Institutional Class 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,008.10 1,021.85 3.16 3.18 0.63
Institutional 2 Class 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,008.60 1,022.30 2.71 2.73 0.54
Institutional 3 Class 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,009.00 1,022.55 2.46 2.48 0.49
Class R 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,005.50 1,019.35 5.67 5.70 1.13
Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund’s most recent fiscal half year and divided by 366.
Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from its investment in underlying funds, including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.
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Portfolio of Investments
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Investments in securities
Common Stocks 99.0%
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Communication Services 10.9%
Diversified Telecommunication Services 2.2%
AT&T, Inc. 77,900 2,746,754
Verizon Communications, Inc. 150,100 8,729,816
Total   11,476,570
Entertainment 1.0%
Electronic Arts, Inc.(a) 41,800 3,915,824
Walt Disney Co. (The) 11,700 1,605,942
Total   5,521,766
Interactive Media & Services 6.2%
Alphabet, Inc., Class A(a) 16,255 19,352,065
Facebook, Inc., Class A(a) 72,700 13,498,209
Total   32,850,274
Media 1.5%
Comcast Corp., Class A 181,000 8,011,060
Total Communication Services 57,859,670
Consumer Discretionary 10.3%
Diversified Consumer Services 0.3%
H&R Block, Inc. 72,900 1,765,638
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 1.3%
Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. 5,400 498,798
Starbucks Corp. 64,500 6,228,120
Total   6,726,918
Household Durables 1.4%
Garmin Ltd. 42,900 3,499,353
PulteGroup, Inc. 118,000 3,988,400
Total   7,487,753
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail 4.2%
Amazon.com, Inc.(a) 7,790 13,837,299
eBay, Inc. 104,800 4,222,392
Expedia Group, Inc. 30,200 3,929,020
Total   21,988,711
Specialty Retail 1.4%
AutoZone, Inc.(a) 2,725 3,002,105
Home Depot, Inc. (The) 19,100 4,353,081
Total   7,355,186
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 1.7%
Nike, Inc., Class B 68,400 5,779,800
Under Armour, Inc., Class A(a) 187,200 3,483,792
Total   9,263,592
Total Consumer Discretionary 54,587,798
Consumer Staples 7.6%
Beverages 0.7%
Coca-Cola Co. (The) 15,600 858,624
PepsiCo, Inc. 18,500 2,529,505
Total   3,388,129
Food & Staples Retailing 2.1%
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. 80,800 4,136,152
Walmart, Inc. 62,200 7,106,972
Total   11,243,124
Food Products 0.9%
General Mills, Inc. 78,300 4,212,540
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A 13,800 762,036
Total   4,974,576
Household Products 2.0%
Kimberly-Clark Corp. 34,700 4,896,517
Procter & Gamble Co. (The) 46,300 5,566,649
Total   10,463,166
Tobacco 1.9%
Altria Group, Inc. 109,000 4,767,660
Philip Morris International, Inc. 76,300 5,500,467
Total   10,268,127
Total Consumer Staples 40,337,122
Energy 4.2%
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 4.2%
Chevron Corp. 69,400 8,169,768
ConocoPhillips Co. 90,500 4,722,290
Exxon Mobil Corp. 41,900 2,869,312
HollyFrontier Corp. 63,400 2,812,424
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Marathon Oil Corp. 255,200 3,021,568
Valero Energy Corp. 10,400 782,912
Total   22,378,274
Total Energy 22,378,274
Financials 12.3%
Banks 4.4%
Bank of America Corp. 242,800 6,679,428
Citigroup, Inc. 104,500 6,724,575
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. 114,800 3,873,352
Comerica, Inc. 21,000 1,294,650
JPMorgan Chase & Co. 39,700 4,361,442
Wells Fargo & Co. 11,400 530,898
Total   23,464,345
Capital Markets 2.4%
Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The) 93,600 3,936,816
Franklin Resources, Inc. 109,700 2,882,916
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. 53,000 4,954,440
Morgan Stanley 23,300 966,717
Total   12,740,889
Consumer Finance 1.5%
Capital One Financial Corp. 50,600 4,382,972
Synchrony Financial 113,500 3,637,675
Total   8,020,647
Diversified Financial Services 1.0%
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B(a) 25,000 5,085,250
Insurance 3.0%
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. 9,700 968,933
MetLife, Inc. 93,600 4,146,480
Principal Financial Group, Inc. 22,400 1,192,128
Prudential Financial, Inc. 44,200 3,539,978
Unum Group 131,500 3,341,415
Willis Towers Watson PLC 12,300 2,435,031
Total   15,623,965
Total Financials 64,935,096
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Health Care 14.1%
Biotechnology 2.1%
AbbVie, Inc. 41,500 2,728,210
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) 20,700 2,085,732
Amgen, Inc. 3,000 625,860
Gilead Sciences, Inc. 19,900 1,264,446
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) 3,150 913,658
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) 18,500 3,330,370
Total   10,948,276
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 3.2%
Abbott Laboratories 63,000 5,375,160
Baxter International, Inc. 51,700 4,547,015
Dentsply Sirona, Inc. 70,000 3,650,500
Hologic, Inc.(a) 72,900 3,599,073
Total   17,171,748
Health Care Providers & Services 2.3%
AmerisourceBergen Corp. 31,400 2,583,278
Cardinal Health, Inc. 80,300 3,463,339
Centene Corp.(a) 11,100 517,482
McKesson Corp. 29,300 4,051,311
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. 6,400 1,497,600
Total   12,113,010
Life Sciences Tools & Services 0.4%
IQVIA Holdings, Inc.(a) 12,400 1,923,860
Pharmaceuticals 6.1%
Allergan PLC 13,900 2,220,108
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 111,900 5,379,033
Eli Lilly & Co. 15,200 1,717,144
Johnson & Johnson 84,100 10,795,076
Merck & Co., Inc. 100,700 8,707,529
Perrigo Co. PLC 44,600 2,086,388
Pfizer, Inc. 41,300 1,468,215
Total   32,373,493
Total Health Care 74,530,387
 
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Industrials 9.2%
Aerospace & Defense 1.2%
Boeing Co. (The) 1,350 491,522
L3 Harris Technologies, Inc. 9,600 2,029,536
Lockheed Martin Corp. 9,450 3,629,839
Total   6,150,897
Airlines 0.7%
Southwest Airlines Co. 75,600 3,955,392
Building Products 0.5%
Masco Corp. 69,100 2,814,443
Electrical Equipment 0.8%
Eaton Corp. PLC 51,400 4,149,008
Industrial Conglomerates 1.7%
3M Co. 33,000 5,336,760
Honeywell International, Inc. 23,500 3,868,570
Total   9,205,330
Machinery 2.3%
Cummins, Inc. 24,700 3,686,969
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. 30,200 4,525,772
Parker-Hannifin Corp. 22,500 3,729,825
Total   11,942,566
Professional Services 0.3%
Robert Half International, Inc. 27,200 1,454,384
Road & Rail 1.7%
CSX Corp. 68,800 4,610,976
Union Pacific Corp. 28,800 4,664,448
Total   9,275,424
Total Industrials 48,947,444
Information Technology 22.3%
Communications Equipment 2.0%
Cisco Systems, Inc. 159,300 7,456,833
F5 Networks, Inc.(a) 23,300 2,999,409
Total   10,456,242
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
IT Services 5.7%
MasterCard, Inc., Class A 33,400 9,397,758
PayPal Holdings, Inc.(a) 55,800 6,084,990
VeriSign, Inc.(a) 19,900 4,056,615
Visa, Inc., Class A 58,400 10,559,888
Total   30,099,251
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 3.2%
Broadcom, Inc. 21,900 6,189,816
Intel Corp. 23,300 1,104,653
Lam Research Corp. 21,300 4,483,863
Qorvo, Inc.(a) 50,000 3,571,500
Texas Instruments, Inc. 11,000 1,361,250
Total   16,711,082
Software 7.5%
Adobe, Inc.(a) 23,700 6,742,887
Fortinet, Inc.(a) 49,200 3,895,656
Intuit, Inc. 19,800 5,709,528
Microsoft Corp.(b) 171,300 23,615,418
Total   39,963,489
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 3.9%
Apple, Inc. 80,975 16,902,721
HP, Inc. 210,900 3,857,361
Total   20,760,082
Total Information Technology 117,990,146
Materials 2.3%
Chemicals 1.4%
Celanese Corp., Class A 36,300 4,115,331
LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A 45,400 3,513,052
Total   7,628,383
Containers & Packaging 0.2%
Sealed Air Corp. 25,000 995,500
Metals & Mining 0.7%
Nucor Corp. 69,300 3,394,314
Total Materials 12,018,197
 
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Real Estate 2.7%
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) 2.7%
American Tower Corp. 26,800 6,169,092
Kimco Realty Corp. 43,700 803,206
SBA Communications Corp. 13,800 3,621,534
Simon Property Group, Inc. 26,500 3,946,910
Total   14,540,742
Total Real Estate 14,540,742
Utilities 3.1%
Electric Utilities 2.4%
American Electric Power Co., Inc. 48,500 4,420,775
Exelon Corp. 99,500 4,702,370
Pinnacle West Capital Corp. 36,900 3,516,939
Total   12,640,084
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers 0.6%
AES Corp. (The) 220,000 3,372,600
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Multi-Utilities 0.1%
Ameren Corp. 5,300 408,895
Total Utilities 16,421,579
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $418,093,217)
524,546,455
Money Market Funds 0.9%
  Shares Value ($)
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 2.208%(c),(d) 4,588,956 4,588,497
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $4,588,497)
4,588,497
Total Investments in Securities
(Cost: $422,681,714)
529,134,952
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net   791,897
Net Assets 529,926,849
 
At August 31, 2019, securities and/or cash totaling $454,938 were pledged as collateral.
Investments in derivatives
Long futures contracts
Description Number of
contracts
Expiration
date
Trading
currency
Notional
amount
Value/Unrealized
appreciation ($)
Value/Unrealized
depreciation ($)
S&P 500 E-mini 40 09/2019 USD 5,849,600 75,153
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) Non-income producing investment.
(b) This security or a portion of this security has been pledged as collateral in connection with derivative contracts.
(c) The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at August 31, 2019.
(d) As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the company’s outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the period ended August 31, 2019 are as follows:
    
Issuer Beginning
shares
Shares
purchased
Shares
sold
Ending
shares
Realized gain
(loss) —
affiliated
issuers ($)
Net change in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation) —
affiliated
issuers ($)
Dividends —
affiliated
issuers ($)
Value —
affiliated
issuers
at end of
period ($)
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 2.208%
  19,546,020 65,725,462 (80,682,526) 4,588,956 (98) 136,798 4,588,497
Currency Legend
USD US Dollar
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Fair value measurements
The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund’s assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.
Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date. Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.
Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).
Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).
Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment’s fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.
Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.
Under the direction of the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager’s Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager’s organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.
The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments at August 31, 2019:
  Level 1 ($) Level 2 ($) Level 3 ($) Total ($)
Investments in Securities        
Common Stocks        
Communication Services 57,859,670 57,859,670
Consumer Discretionary 54,587,798 54,587,798
Consumer Staples 40,337,122 40,337,122
Energy 22,378,274 22,378,274
Financials 64,935,096 64,935,096
Health Care 74,530,387 74,530,387
Industrials 48,947,444 48,947,444
Information Technology 117,990,146 117,990,146
Materials 12,018,197 12,018,197
Real Estate 14,540,742 14,540,742
Utilities 16,421,579 16,421,579
Total Common Stocks 524,546,455 524,546,455
Money Market Funds 4,588,497 4,588,497
Total Investments in Securities 529,134,952 529,134,952
Investments in Derivatives        
Asset        
Futures Contracts 75,153 75,153
Total 529,210,105 529,210,105
See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.
Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Assets  
Investments in securities, at value  
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $418,093,217) $524,546,455
Affiliated issuers (cost $4,588,497) 4,588,497
Receivable for:  
Capital shares sold 317,541
Dividends 999,376
Foreign tax reclaims 4,656
Variation margin for futures contracts 1,640
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager 4,543
Prepaid expenses 4,563
Other assets 5,610
Total assets 530,472,881
Liabilities  
Payable for:  
Capital shares purchased 318,338
Variation margin for futures contracts 3,990
Management services fees 10,842
Distribution and/or service fees 1,162
Transfer agent fees 65,936
Compensation of board members 112,303
Compensation of chief compliance officer 62
Other expenses 33,399
Total liabilities 546,032
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock $529,926,849
Represented by  
Paid in capital 418,249,058
Total distributable earnings (loss)   111,677,791
Total - representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock $529,926,849
Class A  
Net assets $65,459,040
Shares outstanding 2,808,435
Net asset value per share $23.31
Advisor Class  
Net assets $12,093,890
Shares outstanding 524,800
Net asset value per share $23.04
Institutional Class  
Net assets $288,525,061
Shares outstanding 12,392,097
Net asset value per share $23.28
Institutional 2 Class  
Net assets $26,541,584
Shares outstanding 1,144,499
Net asset value per share $23.19
Institutional 3 Class  
Net assets $85,120,723
Shares outstanding 3,653,163
Net asset value per share $23.30
Class R  
Net assets $52,186,551
Shares outstanding 2,246,154
Net asset value per share $23.23
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Net investment income  
Income:  
Dividends — unaffiliated issuers $5,578,714
Dividends — affiliated issuers 136,798
Total income 5,715,512
Expenses:  
Management services fees 2,049,221
Distribution and/or service fees  
Class A 88,189
Class R 137,086
Transfer agent fees  
Class A 52,735
Advisor Class 8,138
Institutional Class 235,705
Institutional 2 Class 8,279
Institutional 3 Class 3,443
Class R 40,978
Compensation of board members 17,074
Custodian fees 8,460
Printing and postage fees 13,622
Registration fees 56,697
Audit fees 16,391
Legal fees 6,803
Compensation of chief compliance officer 57
Other 7,331
Total expenses 2,750,209
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates (860,094)
Total net expenses 1,890,115
Net investment income 3,825,397
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net  
Net realized gain (loss) on:  
Investments — unaffiliated issuers 8,691,227
Investments — affiliated issuers (98)
Futures contracts 825,620
Net realized gain 9,516,749
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments — unaffiliated issuers (6,772,621)
Futures contracts (938,817)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) (7,711,438)
Net realized and unrealized gain 1,805,311
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations $5,630,708
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
  Six Months Ended
August 31, 2019
(Unaudited)
Year Ended
February 28, 2019
Operations    
Net investment income $3,825,397 $5,789,214
Net realized gain 9,516,749 27,051,754
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) (7,711,438) (7,673,370)
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations 5,630,708 25,167,598
Distributions to shareholders    
Net investment income and net realized gains    
Class A (1,077,127) (6,770,212)
Advisor Class (196,386) (433,283)
Institutional Class (5,035,194) (27,350,744)
Institutional 2 Class (460,796) (1,476,257)
Institutional 3 Class (1,312,800) (4,260,470)
Class R (877,749) (4,770,255)
Total distributions to shareholders   (8,960,052) (45,061,221)
Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity (12,219,203) 165,302,223
Total increase (decrease) in net assets (15,548,547) 145,408,600
Net assets at beginning of period 545,475,396 400,066,796
Net assets at end of period $529,926,849 $545,475,396
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets   (continued)
  Six Months Ended Year Ended
  August 31, 2019 (Unaudited) February 28, 2019
  Shares Dollars ($) Shares Dollars ($)
Capital stock activity
Class A        
Subscriptions 267,249 6,363,051 1,222,867 28,928,382
Distributions reinvested 38,160 899,819 241,051 5,644,252
Redemptions (706,643) (17,065,953) (662,483) (15,851,999)
Net increase (decrease) (401,234) (9,803,083) 801,435 18,720,635
Advisor Class        
Subscriptions 356,938 8,362,776 309,941 7,487,315
Distributions reinvested 8,427 196,341 19,095 432,974
Redemptions (65,373) (1,532,843) (130,912) (2,830,909)
Net increase 299,992 7,026,274 198,124 5,089,380
Institutional Class        
Subscriptions 688,938 16,351,556 6,180,535 140,039,331
Distributions reinvested 112,301 2,643,553 451,353 10,534,985
Redemptions (2,453,626) (58,069,187) (2,996,785) (69,994,395)
Net increase (decrease) (1,652,387) (39,074,078) 3,635,103 80,579,921
Institutional 2 Class        
Subscriptions 144,703 3,417,298 831,351 18,729,881
Distributions reinvested 19,656 460,748 63,602 1,475,923
Redemptions (147,589) (3,491,683) (227,104) (5,194,636)
Net increase 16,770 386,363 667,849 15,011,168
Institutional 3 Class        
Subscriptions 2,069,126 48,608,591 3,355,471 79,354,896
Distributions reinvested 55,607 1,309,552 183,442 4,255,865
Redemptions (844,658) (20,275,795) (2,289,680) (55,563,737)
Net increase 1,280,075 29,642,348 1,249,233 28,047,024
Class R        
Subscriptions 410,452 9,727,108 1,262,838 30,559,259
Distributions reinvested 28,385 667,321 136,826 3,180,125
Redemptions (455,785) (10,791,456) (661,854) (15,885,289)
Net increase (decrease) (16,948) (397,027) 737,810 17,854,095
Total net increase (decrease) (473,732) (12,219,203) 7,289,554 165,302,223
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights
The following table is intended to help you understand the Fund’s financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any. Total return and portfolio turnover are not annualized for periods of less than one year. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated without regard to purchase and sales transactions of short-term instruments and certain derivatives, if any. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.
  Net asset value,
beginning of
period
Net
investment
income
Net
realized
and
unrealized
gain (loss)
Total from
investment
operations
Distributions
from net
investment
income
Distributions
from net
realized
gains
Total
distributions to
shareholders
Class A
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $23.52 0.14 0.03 0.17 (0.38) (0.38)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $25.12 0.28 0.69 0.97 (0.24) (2.33) (2.57)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $23.81 0.32 4.16 4.48 (0.32) (2.85) (3.17)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $19.69 0.29 4.14 4.43 (0.31) (0.31)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $22.05 0.27 (2.20) (1.93) (0.43) (0.43)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $18.77 0.51 2.97 3.48 (0.20) (0.20)
Advisor Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $23.23 0.17 0.02 0.19 (0.38) (0.38)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $24.85 0.36 0.65 1.01 (0.30) (2.33) (2.63)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $23.58 0.37 4.13 4.50 (0.38) (2.85) (3.23)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $19.49 0.36 4.09 4.45 (0.36) (0.36)
Year Ended 2/29/2016(e) $21.32 0.20 (1.74) (1.54) (0.29) (0.29)
Institutional Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $23.47 0.17 0.02 0.19 (0.38) (0.38)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $25.07 0.34 0.69 1.03 (0.30) (2.33) (2.63)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $23.77 0.38 4.15 4.53 (0.38) (2.85) (3.23)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $19.65 0.34 4.14 4.48 (0.36) (0.36)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $22.01 0.34 (2.22) (1.88) (0.48) (0.48)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $18.73 0.47 3.06 3.53 (0.25) (0.25)
Institutional 2 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $23.37 0.18 0.02 0.20 (0.38) (0.38)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $24.98 0.37 0.68 1.05 (0.33) (2.33) (2.66)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $23.69 0.40 4.14 4.54 (0.40) (2.85) (3.25)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $19.58 0.36 4.13 4.49 (0.38) (0.38)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $21.93 0.37 (2.22) (1.85) (0.50) (0.50)
Year Ended 2/28/2015(f) $19.88 0.62 1.66 2.28 (0.23) (0.23)
Institutional 3 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $23.47 0.20 0.01 0.21 (0.38) (0.38)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $25.07 0.38 0.69 1.07 (0.34) (2.33) (2.67)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $23.77 0.44 4.13 4.57 (0.42) (2.85) (3.27)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $19.65 0.37 4.14 4.51 (0.39) (0.39)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $22.01 0.38 (2.23) (1.85) (0.51) (0.51)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $18.73 0.46 3.10 3.56 (0.28) (0.28)
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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  Net
asset
value,
end of
period
Total
return
Total gross
expense
ratio to
average
net assets(a)
Total net
expense
ratio to
average
net assets(a),(b)
Net investment
income
ratio to
average
net assets
Portfolio
turnover
Net
assets,
end of
period
(000’s)
Class A
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $23.31 0.72% 1.19% (c) 0.88% (c) 1.18% (c) 44% $65,459
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $23.52 4.14% 1.21% 0.89% 1.17% 99% $75,497
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $25.12 19.81% 1.23% 0.89% 1.31% 70% $60,502
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $23.81 22.62% 1.24% 0.89% (d) 1.32% 79% $79,005
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $19.69 (8.94%) 1.25% 0.90% 1.27% 89% $75,126
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $22.05 18.60% 1.27% 0.90% (d) 2.51% 91% $85,261
Advisor Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $23.04 0.82% 0.95% (c) 0.63% (c) 1.49% (c) 44% $12,094
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $23.23 4.38% 0.96% 0.64% 1.53% 99% $5,222
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $24.85 20.12% 0.98% 0.64% 1.48% 70% $663
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $23.58 22.98% 0.99% 0.64% (d) 1.64% 79% $260
Year Ended 2/29/2016(e) $19.49 (7.31%) 1.01% (c) 0.65% (c) 1.49% (c) 89% $120
Institutional Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $23.28 0.81% 0.94% (c) 0.63% (c) 1.44% (c) 44% $288,525
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $23.47 4.42% 0.96% 0.64% 1.41% 99% $329,587
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $25.07 20.08% 0.98% 0.64% 1.56% 70% $260,985
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $23.77 22.94% 0.99% 0.64% (d) 1.57% 79% $256,195
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $19.65 (8.73%) 1.00% 0.65% 1.61% 89% $299,136
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $22.01 18.92% 1.02% 0.65% (d) 2.32% 91% $330,450
Institutional 2 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $23.19 0.86% 0.85% (c) 0.54% (c) 1.54% (c) 44% $26,542
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $23.37 4.50% 0.87% 0.54% 1.56% 99% $26,349
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $24.98 20.20% 0.87% 0.55% 1.63% 70% $11,486
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $23.69 23.08% 0.86% 0.56% 1.66% 79% $7,078
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $19.58 (8.62%) 0.84% 0.55% 1.78% 89% $2,969
Year Ended 2/28/2015(f) $21.93 11.49% 0.88% (c) 0.55% (c) 4.41% (c) 91% $424
Institutional 3 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $23.30 0.90% 0.80% (c) 0.49% (c) 1.67% (c) 44% $85,121
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $23.47 4.58% 0.81% 0.49% 1.61% 99% $55,689
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $25.07 20.24% 0.82% 0.50% 1.77% 70% $28,180
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $23.77 23.11% 0.81% 0.51% 1.71% 79% $5,016
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $19.65 (8.59%) 0.80% 0.50% 1.79% 89% $2,520
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $22.01 19.08% 0.81% 0.50% 2.30% 91% $3,511
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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  Net asset value,
beginning of
period
Net
investment
income
Net
realized
and
unrealized
gain (loss)
Total from
investment
operations
Distributions
from net
investment
income
Distributions
from net
realized
gains
Total
distributions to
shareholders
Class R
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $23.48 0.11 0.02 0.13 (0.38) (0.38)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $25.08 0.22 0.69 0.91 (0.18) (2.33) (2.51)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $23.78 0.26 4.15 4.41 (0.26) (2.85) (3.11)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $19.66 0.23 4.15 4.38 (0.26) (0.26)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $22.02 0.25 (2.24) (1.99) (0.37) (0.37)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $18.75 0.43 2.99 3.42 (0.15) (0.15)
    
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund’s reported expense ratios.
(b) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(c) Annualized.
(d) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(e) Advisor Class shares commenced operations on July 1, 2015. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.
(f) Institutional 2 Class shares commenced operations on June 25, 2014. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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  Net
asset
value,
end of
period
Total
return
Total gross
expense
ratio to
average
net assets(a)
Total net
expense
ratio to
average
net assets(a),(b)
Net investment
income
ratio to
average
net assets
Portfolio
turnover
Net
assets,
end of
period
(000’s)
Class R
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $23.23 0.55% 1.45% (c) 1.13% (c) 0.95% (c) 44% $52,187
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $23.48 3.88% 1.46% 1.14% 0.93% 99% $53,131
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $25.08 19.51% 1.48% 1.14% 1.06% 70% $38,251
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $23.78 22.36% 1.49% 1.14% (d) 1.08% 79% $37,996
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $19.66 (9.18%) 1.51% 1.15% 1.20% 89% $29,687
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $22.02 18.30% 1.52% 1.15% (d) 2.08% 91% $23,414
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Notes to Financial Statements
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Note 1. Organization
Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust.
Fund shares
The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers each of the share classes listed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by the Trust’s organizational documents or by law. Each share class has its own expense and sales charge structure. Different share classes may have different minimum initial investment amounts and pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of distributing such share classes vary. Distributions to shareholders in a liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class.
As described in the Fund’s prospectus, Class A shares are offered to the general public for investment. Advisor Class, Institutional Class, Institutional 2 Class, Institutional 3 Class and Class R shares are available for purchase through authorized investment professionals to omnibus retirement plans or to institutional and to certain other investors as also described in the Fund’s prospectus.
Note 2. Summary of significant accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies (ASC 946). The financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security valuation
All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange. Equity securities are valued at the official closing price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets.
Foreign equity securities are valued based on the closing price on the foreign exchange in which such securities are primarily traded. If any foreign equity security closing prices are not readily available, the securities are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are determined at the scheduled closing time of the New York Stock Exchange. Many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange; therefore, the closing prices for securities in such markets or on such exchanges may not fully reflect events that occur after such close but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange. In those situations, foreign securities will be fair valued pursuant to a policy adopted by the Board of Trustees. Under the policy, the Fund may utilize a third party pricing service to determine these fair values. The third-party pricing service takes into account multiple factors, including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange or market, to determine a good faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.
Investments in open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at their latest net asset value.
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August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Futures and options on futures contracts are valued based upon the settlement price at the close of regular trading on their principal exchanges or, in the absence of transactions, at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices.
Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reflective of market value or reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the quoted or published price for the security.
The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.
GAAP requires disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category. This information is disclosed following the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.
Derivative instruments
The Fund invests in certain derivative instruments, as detailed below, to meet its investment objectives. Derivatives are instruments whose values depend on, or are derived from, in whole or in part, the value of one or more securities, currencies, commodities, indices, or other assets or instruments. Derivatives may be used to increase investment flexibility (including to maintain cash reserves while maintaining desired exposure to certain assets), for risk management (hedging) purposes, to facilitate trading, to reduce transaction costs and to pursue higher investment returns. The Fund may also use derivative instruments to mitigate certain investment risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. Derivatives may involve various risks, including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligations under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market (making it difficult for the Fund to sell or terminate, including at favorable prices) and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amount shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The notional amounts of derivative instruments, if applicable, are not recorded in the financial statements.
A derivative instrument may suffer a marked-to-market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform its obligations under the contract. The Fund’s risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on over-the-counter derivatives is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized gain netted against any collateral held by the Fund and the amount of any variation margin held by the counterparty, plus any replacement costs or related amounts. With exchange-traded or centrally cleared derivatives, there is reduced counterparty credit risk to the Fund since the clearinghouse or central counterparty (CCP) provides some protection in the case of clearing member default. The clearinghouse or CCP stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, additional counterparty credit risk is failure of the clearinghouse or CCP. However, credit risk still exists in exchange-traded or centrally cleared derivatives with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a broker’s customer account. While brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the broker for all its clients, U.S. bankruptcy laws will typically allocate that shortfall on a pro-rata basis across all the broker’s customers (including the Fund), potentially resulting in losses to the Fund.
In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (ISDA Master Agreement) or similar agreement with its derivatives contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is an agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs over-the-counter derivatives and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Fund may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative instrument’s payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of default (close-out netting), including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. Note, however, that bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset or netting in bankruptcy, insolvency or other events.
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August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Collateral (margin) requirements differ by type of derivative. Margin requirements are established by the clearinghouse or CCP for exchange-traded and centrally cleared derivatives. Brokers can ask for margin in excess of the minimum in certain circumstances. Collateral terms are contract specific for over-the-counter derivatives. For over-the-counter derivatives traded under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the marked-to-market amount for each transaction under such agreement and comparing that amount to the value of any variation margin currently pledged by the Fund and/or the counterparty. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a party has to exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold (e.g., $250,000) before a transfer has to be made. To the extent amounts due to the Fund from its counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty nonperformance. The Fund may also pay interest expense on cash collateral received from the broker. Any interest expense paid by the Fund is shown on the Statement of Operations. The Fund attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by only entering into agreements with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties.
Certain ISDA Master Agreements allow counterparties of over-the-counter derivatives transactions to terminate derivatives contracts prior to maturity in the event the Fund’s net asset value declines by a stated percentage over a specified time period or if the Fund fails to meet certain terms of the ISDA Master Agreement, which would cause the Fund to accelerate payment of any net liability owed to the counterparty. The Fund also has termination rights if the counterparty fails to meet certain terms of the ISDA Master Agreement. In determining whether to exercise such termination rights, the Fund would consider, in addition to counterparty credit risk, whether termination would result in a net liability owed from the counterparty.
For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Futures contracts
Futures contracts are exchange-traded and represent commitments for the future purchase or sale of an asset at a specified price on a specified date. The Fund bought and sold futures contracts to maintain appropriate equity market exposure while keeping sufficient cash to accommodate daily redemptions. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Upon entering into futures contracts, the Fund bears risks that it may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize a loss. Additional risks include counterparty credit risk, the possibility of an illiquid market, and that a change in the value of the contract or option may not correlate with changes in the value of the underlying asset.
Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund deposits cash or securities with the broker, known as a futures commission merchant (FCM), in an amount sufficient to meet the initial margin requirement. The initial margin deposit must be maintained at an established level over the life of the contract. Cash deposited as initial margin is recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as margin deposits. Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Portfolio of Investments. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received by the Fund each day. The variation margin payments are equal to the daily change in the contract value and are recorded as variation margin receivable or payable and are offset in unrealized gains or losses. The Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed or expires. Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the variation margin disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Effects of derivative transactions in the financial statements
The following tables are intended to provide additional information about the effect of derivatives on the financial statements of the Fund, including: the fair value of derivatives by risk category and the location of those fair values in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities; and the impact of derivative transactions over the period in the Statement of Operations, including realized and unrealized gains (losses). The derivative instrument schedules following the Portfolio of Investments present additional information regarding derivative instruments outstanding at the end of the period, if any.
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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
The following table is a summary of the fair value of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) at August 31, 2019:
  Asset derivatives  
Risk exposure
category
Statement
of assets and liabilities
location
Fair value ($)
Equity risk Component of total distributable earnings (loss) — unrealized appreciation on futures contracts 75,153*
    
* Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) as reported in the tables following the Portfolio of Investments. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
The following table indicates the effect of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) in the Statement of Operations for the six months ended August 31, 2019:
Amount of realized gain (loss) on derivatives recognized in income
Risk exposure category           Futures
contracts
($)
Equity risk           825,620
Total           825,620
 
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives recognized in income
Risk exposure category           Futures
contracts
($)
Equity risk           (938,817)
The following table is a summary of the average outstanding volume by derivative instrument for the six months ended August 31, 2019:
Derivative instrument Average notional
amounts ($)*
Futures contracts — long 10,563,265
    
* Based on the ending quarterly outstanding amounts for the six months ended August 31, 2019.
Security transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
Income recognition
Corporate actions and dividend income are generally recorded net of any non-reclaimable tax withholdings, on the ex-dividend date or upon receipt of ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign securities.
The Fund may receive distributions from holdings in equity securities, business development companies (BDCs), exchange-traded funds (ETFs), limited partnerships (LPs), other regulated investment companies (RICs), and real estate investment trusts (REITs), which report information on the tax character of their distributions annually. These distributions are allocated to dividend income, capital gain and return of capital based on actual information reported. Return of capital is recorded as a reduction of the cost basis of securities held. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, return of capital is recorded as a realized gain. With respect to REITs, to the extent actual information has not yet been reported, estimates for return of capital are made by the Fund’s management. Management’s estimates are subsequently adjusted when the actual character of the distributions is disclosed by the REITs, which could result in a proportionate change in return of capital to shareholders.
Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost basis if the Fund still owns the applicable securities on the payment date. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.
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August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.
Determination of class net asset value
All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
Federal income tax status
The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its investment company taxable income and net capital gain, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its ordinary income, capital gain net income and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
Distributions to shareholders
Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid semi-annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Guarantees and indemnifications
Under the Trust’s organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund’s contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.
Recent accounting pronouncement
Accounting Standards Update 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement
In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. ASU No. 2018-13, in addition to other modifications and additions, removes the requirement to disclose the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and the policy for the timing of transfers between levels. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019 and interim periods within those fiscal years. At this time, management is evaluating the implication of this guidance and the impact it will have on the financial statement disclosures, if any.
Note 3. Fees and other transactions with affiliates
Management services fees
The Fund has entered into a Management Agreement with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial). Under the Management Agreement, the Investment Manager provides the Fund with investment research and advice, as well as administrative and accounting services. The management services fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund’s daily net assets that declines from 0.75% to 0.55% as the Fund’s net assets increase. The annualized effective management services fee rate for the six months ended August 31, 2019 was 0.75% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
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Compensation of board members
Members of the Board of Trustees who are not officers or employees of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Deferred Plan), these members of the Board of Trustees may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund’s liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. All amounts payable under the Deferred Plan constitute a general unsecured obligation of the Fund.
Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer
The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. As disclosed in the Statement of Operations, a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s total compensation is allocated to the Fund, along with other allocations to affiliated registered investment companies managed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates, based on relative net assets.
Transfer agency fees
Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc. (DST) to serve as sub-transfer agent. The Transfer Agent pays the fees of DST for services as sub-transfer agent and DST is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).
The Fund pays the Transfer Agent a monthly transfer agency fee based on the number or the average value of accounts, depending on the type of account. In addition, the Fund pays the Transfer Agent a fee for shareholder services based on the number of accounts or on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund’s shares maintained in omnibus accounts up to the lesser of the amount charged by the financial intermediary or a cap established by the Board of Trustees from time to time.
The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from the Fund for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees. Total transfer agency fees for Institutional 2 Class and Institutional 3 Class shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.07% and 0.02%, respectively, of the average daily net assets attributable to each share class.
For the six months ended August 31, 2019, the Fund’s annualized effective transfer agency fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:
  Effective rate (%)
Class A 0.15
Advisor Class 0.15
Institutional Class 0.15
Institutional 2 Class 0.06
Institutional 3 Class 0.01
Class R 0.15
An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class’s initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agency fees. These minimum account balance fees are remitted to the Fund and recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended August 31, 2019, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Fund.
Distribution and service fees
The Fund has entered into an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. The Board of Trustees has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the
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Plans) applicable to certain share classes, which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.
Under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly combined distribution and service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares of the Fund. Also under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly distribution fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.50% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class R shares of the Fund.
Expenses waived/reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates
The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the period(s) disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees, so that the Fund’s net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund’s custodian, do not exceed the following annual rate(s) as a percentage of the class’ average daily net assets:
  July 1, 2019
through
June 30, 2020
Prior to
July 1, 2019
Class A 0.88% 0.89%
Advisor Class 0.63 0.64
Institutional Class 0.63 0.64
Institutional 2 Class 0.54 0.54
Institutional 3 Class 0.49 0.49
Class R 1.13 1.14
Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, infrequent and/or unusual expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board of Trustees. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from the Investment Manager, certain of its affiliates and the Fund. Any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed under the expense reimbursement arrangements described above are not recoverable by the Investment Manager or its affiliates in future periods.
Note 4. Federal tax information
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.
At August 31, 2019, the approximate cost of all investments for federal income tax purposes and the aggregate gross approximate unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:
Federal
tax cost ($)
Gross unrealized
appreciation ($)
Gross unrealized
(depreciation) ($)
Net unrealized
appreciation ($)
422,682,000 123,049,000 (16,521,000) 106,528,000
Tax cost of investments and unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) may also include timing differences that do not constitute adjustments to tax basis.
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August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Under current tax rules, regulated investment companies can elect to treat certain late-year ordinary losses incurred and post-October capital losses (capital losses realized after October 31) as arising on the first day of the following taxable year. The Fund will elect to treat the following late-year ordinary losses and post-October capital losses at February 28, 2019 as arising on March 1, 2019.
Late year
ordinary losses ($)
Post-October
capital losses ($)
3,736,609
Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions in the Fund that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management’s conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Note 5. Portfolio information
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term investments and derivatives, if any, aggregated to $235,186,555 and $237,773,924, respectively, for the six months ended August 31, 2019. The amount of purchase and sale activity impacts the portfolio turnover rate reported in the Financial Highlights.
Note 6. Affiliated money market fund
The Fund invests in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds (the Affiliated MMF). The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as Dividends - affiliated issuers in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the Affiliated MMF. The Affiliated MMF prices its shares with a floating net asset value. In addition, the Board of Trustees of the Affiliated MMF may impose a fee on redemptions (sometimes referred to as a liquidity fee) or temporarily suspend redemptions (sometimes referred to as imposing a redemption gate) in the event its liquidity falls below regulatory limits.
Note 7. Interfund lending
Pursuant to an exemptive order granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund participates in a program (the Interfund Program) allowing each participating Columbia Fund (each, a Participating Fund) to lend money directly to and, except for closed-end funds and money market funds, borrow money directly from other Participating Funds for temporary purposes. The amounts eligible for borrowing and lending under the Interfund Program are subject to certain restrictions.
Interfund loans are subject to the risk that the borrowing fund could be unable to repay the loan when due, and a delay in repayment to the lending fund could result in lost opportunities and/or additional lending costs. The exemptive order is subject to conditions intended to mitigate conflicts of interest arising from the Investment Manager’s relationship with each Participating Fund.
The Fund did not borrow or lend money under the Interfund Program during the six months ended August 31, 2019.
Note 8. Line of credit
The Fund has access to a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by Citibank, N.A., HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager or an affiliated investment manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $1 billion. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the federal funds effective rate, (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate and (iii) the overnight bank funding rate, plus in each case, 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The
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August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the unused amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.15% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations. This agreement expires annually in December unless extended or renewed.
The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended August 31, 2019.
Note 9. Significant risks
Shareholder concentration risk
At August 31, 2019, one unaffiliated shareholder of record owned 29.9% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially. Affiliated shareholders of record owned 12.5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund. In the case of a large redemption, the Fund may be forced to sell investments at inopportune times, including its liquid positions, which may result in Fund losses and the Fund holding a higher percentage of less liquid positions. Large redemptions could result in decreased economies of scale and increased operating expenses for non-redeeming Fund shareholders.
Technology and technology-related investment risk
The Fund may be more susceptible to the particular risks that may affect companies in the information technology sector, as well as other technology-related sectors (collectively, the technology sectors) than if it were invested in a wider variety of companies in unrelated sectors. Companies in the technology sectors are subject to certain risks, including the risk that new services, equipment or technologies will not be accepted by consumers and businesses or will become rapidly obsolete. Performance of such companies may be affected by factors including obtaining and protecting patents (or the failure to do so) and significant competitive pressures, including aggressive pricing of their products or services, new market entrants, competition for market share and short product cycles due to an accelerated rate of technological developments. Such competitive pressures may lead to limited earnings and/or falling profit margins. As a result, the value of their securities may fall or fail to rise. In addition, many technology sector companies have limited operating histories and prices of these companies’ securities historically have been more volatile than other securities, especially over the short term.
Note 10. Subsequent events
Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
Note 11. Information regarding pending and settled legal proceedings
Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Fund is not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund. Ameriprise Financial is required to make quarterly (10-Q), annual (10-K) and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased Fund redemptions, reduced sale of Fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Fund. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.
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 Approval of Management Agreement
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (Columbia Threadneedle or the Investment Manager, and together with its domestic and global affiliates, Columbia Threadneedle Investments), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), serves as the investment manager to Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund (the Fund). Under a management agreement (the Management Agreement), Columbia Threadneedle provides investment advice and other services to the Fund and other funds distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (collectively, the Funds).
On an annual basis, the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the Board), including the independent Board members (the Independent Trustees), considers renewal of the Management Agreement. Columbia Threadneedle prepared detailed reports for the Board and its Contracts Committee in November 2018 and January, March, April and June 2019, including reports providing the results of analyses performed by an independent organization, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (Broadridge), and a comprehensive response to items of information requested by independent legal counsel to the Independent Trustees (Independent Legal Counsel) in a letter to the Investment Manager, to assist the Board in making this determination. Many of the materials presented at these meetings were first supplied in draft form to designated independent Board representatives, i.e., Independent Legal Counsel, Fund Counsel, the Chair of the Board (who is an Independent Trustee) and the Chair of the Contracts Committee (who is an Independent Trustee), and the final materials were revised to include information reflective of discussion and subsequent requests made by the Contracts Committee. In addition, throughout the year, the Board (or its committees) regularly meets with portfolio management teams and senior management personnel and reviews information prepared by Columbia Threadneedle addressing the services Columbia Threadneedle provides and Fund performance. The Board also accords appropriate weight to the work, deliberations and conclusions of the various committees, such as the Contracts Committee, the Investment Review Committee, the Audit Committee and the Compliance Committee in determining whether to continue the Management Agreement.
The Board, at its June 17-19, 2019 in-person Board meeting (the June Meeting), considered the renewal of the Management Agreement for an additional one-year term. At the June Meeting, Independent Legal Counsel reviewed with the Independent Trustees various factors relevant to the Board’s consideration of management agreements and the Board’s legal responsibilities related to such consideration. Following an analysis and discussion of the factors identified below, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, approved the renewal of the Management Agreement.
Nature, extent and quality of services provided by Columbia Threadneedle
The Board analyzed various reports and presentations it had received detailing the services performed by Columbia Threadneedle, as well as its history, reputation, expertise, resources and capabilities, and the qualifications of its personnel.
The Board specifically considered the many developments during recent years concerning the services provided by Columbia Threadneedle, including, in particular, the organization and depth of the equity and credit research departments. The Board further observed the enhancements to the investment risk management department’s processes, systems and oversight, over the past several years, as well as planned 2019 initiatives. The Board also took into account the broad scope of services provided by Columbia Threadneedle to each Fund, including, among other services, investment, risk and compliance oversight. The Board also took into account the information it received concerning Columbia Threadneedle’s ability to attract and retain key portfolio management personnel and that it has sufficient resources to provide competitive and adequate compensation to investment personnel.
In connection with the Board’s evaluation of the overall package of services provided by Columbia Threadneedle, the Board also considered the nature, quality and range of administrative services provided to the Fund by Columbia Threadneedle, as well as the achievements in 2018 in the performance of administrative services, and noted the various enhancements anticipated for 2019. In evaluating the quality of services provided under the Management Agreement, the Board also took into account the organization and strength of the Fund’s and its service providers’ compliance programs. In addition, the Board reviewed the financial condition of Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates and each entity’s ability to carry out its responsibilities under the Management Agreement and the Fund’s other service agreements with affiliates of Ameriprise Financial, observing the financial strength of Ameriprise Financial, with its relatively strong cash position and solid balance sheet.
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The Board also discussed the acceptability of the terms of the Management Agreement (including the relatively broad scope of services required to be performed by Columbia Threadneedle), noting that no material changes are proposed from the form of agreement previously approved. They also noted the wide array of legal and compliance services provided to the Funds under the Management Agreement. It was also observed that the services being performed under the Management Agreement were of a reasonably high quality.
Based on the foregoing, and based on other information received (both oral and written, including the information on investment performance referenced below) and other considerations, the Board concluded that Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates are in a position to continue to provide a high quality and level of services to the Fund.
Investment performance
For purposes of evaluating the nature, extent and quality of services provided under the Management Agreement, the Board carefully reviewed the investment performance of the Fund. In this regard, the Board considered detailed reports providing the results of analyses performed by an independent organization showing, for various periods (including since manager inception): the performance of the Fund, the performance of a benchmark index, the percentage ranking of the Fund among its comparison group, and the net assets of the Fund. The Board observed that the Fund’s investment performance met expectations.
Comparative fees, costs of services provided and the profits realized by Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund
The Board reviewed comparative fees and the costs of services provided under the Management Agreement. The Board members considered detailed comparative information set forth in an annual report on fees and expenses, including, among other things, data (based on analyses conducted by an independent organization) showing a comparison of the Fund’s expenses with median expenses paid by funds in its comparative peer universe, as well as data showing the Fund’s contribution to Columbia Threadneedle’s profitability.
The Board considered the reports of its independent fee consultant, JDL Consultants, LLC (JDL), which assisted in the Board’s analysis of the Funds’ performance and expenses, the reasonableness of Columbia Threadneedle’s profitability, particularly in comparison to industry competitors, the reasonableness of the Funds’ fee rates, and JDL’s conclusion that the management fees being charged to the Fund are reasonable. The Board accorded particular weight to the notion that the primary objective of the level of fees is to achieve a rational pricing model applied consistently across the various product lines in the Fund family, while assuring that the overall fees for each Fund (with certain defined exceptions) are generally in line with the "pricing philosophy" currently in effect (i.e., that Fund total expense ratios, in general, approximate or are lower than the median expense ratios of funds in the same Lipper comparison universe). The Board took into account that the Fund’s total expense ratio (after considering proposed expense caps/waivers) approximated the peer universe’s median expense ratio.
Based on its review, the Board concluded that the Fund’s management fee was fair and reasonable in light of the extent and quality of services that the Fund receives.
The Board also considered the profitability of Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates in connection with Columbia Threadneedle providing management services to the Fund. In this regard, the Independent Trustees referred to their detailed analysis of the Profitability Report, discussing the profitability to Columbia Threadneedle and Ameriprise Financial from managing, operating and distributing the Funds. The Board considered that in 2018 the Board had concluded that 2017 profitability was reasonable and that the 2019 information shows that the profitability generated by Columbia Threadneedle in 2018 only slightly increased from 2017 levels. The Board also noted JDL’s report and its conclusion that 2018 Columbia Threadneedle profitability relative to industry competitors was reasonable. It also took into account the indirect economic benefits flowing to Columbia Threadneedle or its affiliates in connection with managing or distributing the Funds, such as the enhanced ability to offer various other financial products to Ameriprise Financial customers, soft dollar benefits and overall reputational advantages. The Board noted that the fees paid by the Fund should permit the Investment Manager to offer competitive compensation to its personnel, make necessary investments in its business and earn an appropriate profit. The Board concluded that profitability levels were reasonable.
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Economies of scale to be realized
The Board also considered the economies of scale that might be realized by the Fund as its net asset level grows and took note of the extent to which Fund shareholders might also benefit from such growth. In this regard, the Board took into account that management fees decline as Fund assets exceed various breakpoints, all of which have not been surpassed. The Board concluded that the breakpoints in the management fee rate schedule satisfactorily provides for the sharing of economies of scale, as they allow for adequate opportunity for shareholders to realize benefits (fee breaks) as Fund assets grow.
Based on the foregoing, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, concluded that the management fees were fair and reasonable in light of the extent and quality of services provided. In reaching this conclusion, no single factor was determinative. On June 19, 2019, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, approved the renewal of the Management Agreement.
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Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund
P.O. Box 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
  
Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the Fund, go to
columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments (Columbia Threadneedle) is the global brand name of the Columbia and Threadneedle group of companies. All rights reserved.
© 2019 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
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August 31, 2019
Columbia Large Cap Index Fund
Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s annual and semiannual shareholder reports like this one will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Fund’s website (columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/), and each time a report is posted you will be notified by mail and provided with a website address to access the report.
If you have already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Fund electronically at any time by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank) or, for Fund shares held directly with the Fund, by calling 800.345.6611 or by enrolling in “eDelivery” by logging into your account at columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/.
You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you invest through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you invest directly with the Fund, you can call 800.345.6611 to let the Fund know you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive paper reports will apply to all Columbia Funds held in your account if you invest through a financial intermediary or all Columbia Funds held with the fund complex if you invest directly with the Fund.
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Columbia Large Cap Index Fund (the Fund) mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address, unless such shareholder elected to receive shareholder reports from the Fund electronically. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.
Proxy voting policies and procedures
The policy of the Board of Trustees is to vote the proxies of the companies in which the Fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31st for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30th of that year, and is available without charge by visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/, or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.
Quarterly schedule of investments
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT, and for reporting periods ended prior to March 31, 2019, on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q and Form N-PORT filings are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. The Fund’s complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q or Form N-PORT, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
Additional Fund information
For more information about the Fund, please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.
Fund investment manager
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager)
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund distributor
Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund transfer agent
Columbia Management Investment Services Corp.
P.O. Box 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
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Fund at a Glance
(Unaudited)
Investment objective
The Fund seeks total return before fees and expenses that corresponds to the total return of the Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500 Index.
Portfolio management
Christopher Lo, CFA
Lead Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2014
Vadim Shteyn
Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2011
Morningstar style boxTM
The Morningstar Style Box is based on a fund’s portfolio holdings. For equity funds, the vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the stocks owned, and the horizontal axis shows investment style (value, blend, or growth). Information shown is based on the most recent data provided by Morningstar.
© 2019 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.
Average annual total returns (%) (for the period ended August 31, 2019)
    Inception 6 Months
cumulative
1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
Class A 10/10/95 5.91 2.45 9.63 12.95
Institutional Class 12/15/93 6.04 2.71 9.90 13.24
Institutional 2 Class* 11/08/12 6.05 2.71 9.90 13.24
Institutional 3 Class* 03/01/17 6.07 2.73 9.91 13.24
S&P 500 Index   6.15 2.92 10.11 13.45
All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ or calling 800.345.6611.
* The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund’s oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/investment-products/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.
The S&P 500 Index, an unmanaged index, measures the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization U.S. stocks and is frequently used as a general measure of market performance.
Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.
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(Unaudited)
Top 10 holdings (%) (at August 31, 2019)
Microsoft Corp. 4.3
Apple, Inc. 3.7
Amazon.com, Inc. 3.0
Facebook, Inc., Class A 1.8
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B 1.6
Alphabet, Inc., Class C 1.5
Alphabet, Inc., Class A 1.5
JPMorgan Chase & Co. 1.5
Johnson & Johnson 1.4
Visa, Inc., Class A 1.3
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments excluding Money Market Funds and investments in derivatives, if any.
For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled “Portfolio of Investments.”
Fund holdings are as of the date given, are subject to change at any time, and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.
Portfolio breakdown (%) (at August 31, 2019)
Common Stocks 98.7
Money Market Funds 1.3
Total 100.0
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments excluding investments in derivatives, if any. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
Equity sector breakdown (%) (at August 31, 2019)
Communication Services 10.5
Consumer Discretionary 10.1
Consumer Staples 7.6
Energy 4.4
Financials 12.8
Health Care 13.9
Industrials 9.2
Information Technology 22.0
Materials 2.7
Real Estate 3.3
Utilities 3.5
Total 100.0
Percentages indicated are based upon total equity investments. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
 
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Understanding Your Fund’s Expenses
(Unaudited)
As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are shareholder transaction costs, which may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing fund costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing your Fund’s expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the “Actual” column is calculated using the Fund’s actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the “Actual” column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare with other funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
March 1, 2019 — August 31, 2019
  Account value at the
beginning of the
period ($)
Account value at the
end of the
period ($)
Expenses paid during
the period ($)
Fund’s annualized
expense ratio (%)
  Actual Hypothetical Actual Hypothetical Actual Hypothetical Actual
Class A 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,059.10 1,022.75 2.32 2.28 0.45
Institutional Class 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,060.40 1,024.00 1.03 1.01 0.20
Institutional 2 Class 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,060.50 1,024.00 1.03 1.01 0.20
Institutional 3 Class 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,060.70 1,024.00 1.03 1.01 0.20
Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund’s most recent fiscal half year and divided by 366.
Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from its investment in underlying funds, including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.
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Portfolio of Investments
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Investments in securities
Common Stocks 98.6%
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Communication Services 10.3%
Diversified Telecommunication Services 2.1%
AT&T, Inc. 993,202 35,020,302
CenturyLink, Inc. 130,581 1,486,012
Verizon Communications, Inc. 562,843 32,734,949
Total   69,241,263
Entertainment 1.8%
Activision Blizzard, Inc. 104,250 5,275,050
Electronic Arts, Inc.(a) 40,372 3,782,049
Netflix, Inc.(a) 59,507 17,480,181
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.(a) 15,312 2,020,725
Viacom, Inc., Class B 48,125 1,202,163
Walt Disney Co. (The) 237,575 32,609,544
Total   62,369,712
Interactive Media & Services 4.9%
Alphabet, Inc., Class A(a) 40,747 48,510,526
Alphabet, Inc., Class C(a) 41,705 49,549,711
Facebook, Inc., Class A(a) 326,971 60,708,706
TripAdvisor, Inc.(a) 14,084 535,051
Twitter, Inc.(a) 99,379 4,238,514
Total   163,542,508
Media 1.4%
CBS Corp., Class B Non Voting 47,895 2,014,464
Charter Communications, Inc., Class A(a) 23,416 9,590,959
Comcast Corp., Class A 616,407 27,282,174
Discovery, Inc., Class A(a) 21,486 593,014
Discovery, Inc., Class C(a) 49,066 1,277,188
DISH Network Corp., Class A(a) 31,405 1,053,952
Fox Corp., Class A 48,224 1,599,590
Fox Corp., Class B 22,101 724,913
Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (The) 52,671 1,047,099
News Corp., Class A 52,468 721,435
News Corp., Class B 16,848 238,568
Omnicom Group, Inc. 29,960 2,278,757
Total   48,422,113
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Wireless Telecommunication Services 0.1%
T-Mobile U.S.A., Inc.(a) 43,020 3,357,711
Total Communication Services 346,933,307
Consumer Discretionary 10.0%
Auto Components 0.1%
Aptiv PLC 35,088 2,918,269
BorgWarner, Inc. 28,212 920,557
Total   3,838,826
Automobiles 0.4%
Ford Motor Co. 533,307 4,890,425
General Motors Co. 179,520 6,658,397
Harley-Davidson, Inc. 21,651 690,667
Total   12,239,489
Distributors 0.1%
Genuine Parts Co. 19,878 1,794,785
LKQ Corp.(a) 42,735 1,122,648
Total   2,917,433
Diversified Consumer Services 0.0%
H&R Block, Inc. 27,668 670,119
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 2.0%
Carnival Corp. 54,491 2,401,963
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.(a) 3,315 2,779,362
Darden Restaurants, Inc. 16,738 2,024,963
Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. 39,614 3,659,145
Marriott International, Inc., Class A 37,609 4,740,991
McDonald’s Corp. 103,916 22,650,571
MGM Resorts International 69,457 1,948,963
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.(a) 29,313 1,487,635
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. 23,397 2,439,839
Starbucks Corp. 164,833 15,916,275
Wynn Resorts Ltd. 13,189 1,452,768
Yum! Brands, Inc. 41,637 4,862,369
Total   66,364,844
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Household Durables 0.3%
D.R. Horton, Inc. 46,214 2,286,207
Garmin Ltd. 16,507 1,346,476
Leggett & Platt, Inc. 17,865 664,399
Lennar Corp., Class A 38,842 1,980,942
Mohawk Industries, Inc.(a) 8,383 996,655
Newell Brands, Inc. 52,972 879,335
PulteGroup, Inc. 34,701 1,172,894
Whirlpool Corp. 8,622 1,199,234
Total   10,526,142
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail 3.5%
Amazon.com, Inc.(a) 56,280 99,969,601
Booking Holdings, Inc.(a) 5,892 11,586,088
eBay, Inc. 111,489 4,491,892
Expedia Group, Inc. 18,839 2,450,954
Total   118,498,535
Leisure Products 0.0%
Hasbro, Inc. 15,762 1,741,228
Multiline Retail 0.5%
Dollar General Corp. 35,161 5,488,280
Dollar Tree, Inc.(a) 32,338 3,283,277
Kohl’s Corp. 22,049 1,042,036
Macy’s, Inc. 42,036 620,451
Nordstrom, Inc. 14,309 414,532
Target Corp. 69,724 7,463,257
Total   18,311,833
Specialty Retail 2.4%
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. 9,767 1,347,358
AutoZone, Inc.(a) 3,337 3,676,340
Best Buy Co., Inc. 31,622 2,012,740
CarMax, Inc.(a) 22,614 1,883,294
Gap, Inc. (The) 28,806 454,847
Home Depot, Inc. (The) 149,743 34,127,927
L Brands, Inc. 31,214 515,343
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. 106,547 11,954,573
O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.(a) 10,658 4,090,114
Ross Stores, Inc. 50,005 5,301,030
Tiffany & Co. 14,701 1,247,674
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
TJX Companies, Inc. (The) 165,032 9,071,809
Tractor Supply Co. 16,417 1,672,564
Ulta Beauty, Inc.(a) 7,555 1,796,050
Total   79,151,663
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 0.7%
Capri Holdings Ltd.(a) 20,539 541,819
Hanesbrands, Inc. 49,198 672,045
Nike, Inc., Class B 171,027 14,451,781
PVH Corp. 10,195 772,781
Ralph Lauren Corp. 7,101 627,302
Tapestry, Inc. 39,488 815,427
Under Armour, Inc., Class A(a) 25,585 476,137
Under Armour, Inc., Class C(a) 26,442 447,399
VF Corp. 44,320 3,632,024
Total   22,436,715
Total Consumer Discretionary 336,696,827
Consumer Staples 7.5%
Beverages 1.9%
Brown-Forman Corp., Class B 22,640 1,335,534
Coca-Cola Co. (The) 522,525 28,759,776
Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A 22,757 4,650,393
Molson Coors Brewing Co., Class B 25,559 1,312,710
Monster Beverage Corp.(a) 53,267 3,125,175
PepsiCo, Inc. 190,780 26,085,349
Total   65,268,937
Food & Staples Retailing 1.6%
Costco Wholesale Corp. 59,849 17,641,091
Kroger Co. (The) 109,789 2,599,804
Sysco Corp. 64,350 4,783,136
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. 105,769 5,414,315
Walmart, Inc. 190,366 21,751,219
Total   52,189,565
Food Products 1.2%
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. 76,231 2,900,590
Campbell Soup Co. 26,226 1,180,170
ConAgra Foods, Inc. 66,129 1,875,418
General Mills, Inc. 81,493 4,384,323
Hershey Co. (The) 18,959 3,004,622
 
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Hormel Foods Corp. 37,056 1,578,956
JM Smucker Co. (The) 15,476 1,627,456
Kellogg Co. 33,826 2,124,273
Kraft Heinz Co. (The) 84,669 2,160,753
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. 19,903 1,400,972
McCormick & Co., Inc. 16,663 2,713,903
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A 196,035 10,825,053
Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A 40,118 3,732,579
Total   39,509,068
Household Products 1.8%
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. 33,513 2,673,667
Clorox Co. (The) 17,338 2,742,178
Colgate-Palmolive Co. 116,841 8,663,760
Kimberly-Clark Corp. 46,786 6,601,972
Procter & Gamble Co. (The) 341,368 41,042,675
Total   61,724,252
Personal Products 0.2%
Coty, Inc., Class A 40,908 390,671
Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. (The), Class A 29,841 5,908,220
Total   6,298,891
Tobacco 0.8%
Altria Group, Inc. 254,623 11,137,210
Philip Morris International, Inc. 211,729 15,263,544
Total   26,400,754
Total Consumer Staples 251,391,467
Energy 4.4%
Energy Equipment & Services 0.4%
Baker Hughes, Inc. 70,073 1,519,884
Halliburton Co. 118,944 2,240,905
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 15,042 565,429
National Oilwell Varco, Inc. 52,526 1,073,106
Schlumberger Ltd. 188,505 6,113,217
TechnipFMC PLC 57,317 1,423,754
Total   12,936,295
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 4.0%
Apache Corp. 51,164 1,103,607
Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. 57,606 986,215
Chevron Corp. 259,248 30,518,675
Cimarex Energy Co. 13,809 590,749
Concho Resources, Inc. 27,302 1,997,141
ConocoPhillips Co. 153,805 8,025,545
Devon Energy Corp. 56,509 1,242,633
Diamondback Energy, Inc. 21,068 2,066,349
EOG Resources, Inc. 78,982 5,859,675
Exxon Mobil Corp.(b) 575,819 39,432,085
Hess Corp. 34,688 2,183,610
HollyFrontier Corp. 21,378 948,328
Kinder Morgan, Inc. 264,945 5,370,435
Marathon Oil Corp. 111,311 1,317,922
Marathon Petroleum Corp. 90,175 4,437,512
Noble Energy, Inc. 65,084 1,469,597
Occidental Petroleum Corp. 121,849 5,297,994
ONEOK, Inc. 56,172 4,003,940
Phillips 66 56,845 5,606,622
Pioneer Natural Resources Co. 22,923 2,829,157
Valero Energy Corp. 56,785 4,274,775
Williams Companies, Inc. (The) 164,914 3,891,970
Total   133,454,536
Total Energy 146,390,831
Financials 12.6%
Banks 5.2%
Bank of America Corp. 1,203,417 33,106,002
BB&T Corp. 104,233 4,966,702
Citigroup, Inc. 314,713 20,251,781
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. 62,376 2,104,566
Comerica, Inc. 20,984 1,293,664
Fifth Third Bancorp 98,964 2,617,598
First Republic Bank 22,430 2,012,419
Huntington Bancshares, Inc. 142,415 1,886,999
JPMorgan Chase & Co. 441,480 48,500,993
KeyCorp 137,225 2,277,935
M&T Bank Corp. 18,597 2,719,067
People’s United Financial, Inc. 53,676 771,324
 
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The) 61,433 7,920,557
Regions Financial Corp. 137,898 2,016,069
SunTrust Banks, Inc. 60,398 3,715,081
SVB Financial Group(a) 7,119 1,385,500
U.S. Bancorp 203,665 10,731,109
Wells Fargo & Co. 550,488 25,636,226
Zions Bancorp 24,847 1,020,963
Total   174,934,555
Capital Markets 2.7%
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. 6,964 533,651
Ameriprise Financial, Inc.(c) 18,219 2,349,886
Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The) 119,888 5,042,489
BlackRock, Inc. 16,195 6,843,359
Cboe Global Markets, Inc. 15,207 1,812,066
Charles Schwab Corp. (The) 161,704 6,188,412
CME Group, Inc. 48,713 10,584,848
E*TRADE Financial Corp. 33,300 1,389,942
Franklin Resources, Inc. 40,065 1,052,908
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) 46,302 9,441,441
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. 76,735 7,173,188
Invesco Ltd. 54,518 855,933
MarketAxess Holdings, Inc. 5,130 2,039,791
Moody’s Corp. 22,448 4,839,340
Morgan Stanley 173,993 7,218,970
MSCI, Inc. 11,523 2,703,641
Nasdaq, Inc. 15,784 1,575,875
Northern Trust Corp. 29,621 2,604,574
Raymond James Financial, Inc. 17,200 1,350,372
S&P Global, Inc. 33,489 8,713,503
State Street Corp. 50,783 2,605,676
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. 32,183 3,560,083
Total   90,479,948
Consumer Finance 0.7%
American Express Co. 93,193 11,217,641
Capital One Financial Corp. 63,911 5,535,971
Discover Financial Services 44,056 3,523,158
Synchrony Financial 86,310 2,766,236
Total   23,043,006
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Diversified Financial Services 1.6%
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B(a) 263,718 53,642,879
Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. 34,486 642,819
Total   54,285,698
Insurance 2.4%
Aflac, Inc. 101,450 5,090,761
Allstate Corp. (The) 45,333 4,641,646
American International Group, Inc. 118,368 6,159,871
Aon PLC 32,731 6,377,635
Arthur J Gallagher & Co. 25,212 2,286,980
Assurant, Inc. 8,364 1,028,772
Chubb Ltd. 62,311 9,737,963
Cincinnati Financial Corp. 20,642 2,322,019
Everest Re Group Ltd. 5,546 1,308,190
Globe Life, Inc. 13,768 1,228,932
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (The) 49,194 2,867,026
Lincoln National Corp. 27,536 1,456,104
Loews Corp. 36,512 1,755,132
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. 69,589 6,951,245
MetLife, Inc. 129,343 5,729,895
Principal Financial Group, Inc. 35,253 1,876,165
Progressive Corp. (The) 79,472 6,023,978
Prudential Financial, Inc. 55,253 4,425,213
Travelers Companies, Inc. (The) 35,645 5,238,389
Unum Group 28,832 732,621
Willis Towers Watson PLC 17,585 3,481,302
Total   80,719,839
Total Financials 423,463,046
Health Care 13.7%
Biotechnology 2.1%
AbbVie, Inc. 201,192 13,226,362
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) 30,522 3,075,397
Amgen, Inc. 83,009 17,317,338
Biogen, Inc.(a) 26,384 5,797,884
Celgene Corp.(a) 95,980 9,290,864
Gilead Sciences, Inc. 173,049 10,995,533
Incyte Corp.(a) 24,220 1,981,680
 
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) 10,702 3,104,115
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) 34,854 6,274,417
Total   71,063,590
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 3.6%
Abbott Laboratories 240,091 20,484,564
ABIOMED, Inc.(a) 6,142 1,185,836
Align Technology, Inc.(a) 9,912 1,814,986
Baxter International, Inc. 64,573 5,679,195
Becton Dickinson and Co. 36,712 9,321,911
Boston Scientific Corp.(a) 189,258 8,086,994
Cooper Companies, Inc. (The) 6,735 2,086,166
Danaher Corp. 85,746 12,183,649
Dentsply Sirona, Inc. 31,841 1,660,508
Edwards Lifesciences Corp.(a) 28,376 6,294,932
Hologic, Inc.(a) 36,480 1,801,018
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.(a) 11,709 3,392,566
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(a) 15,711 8,033,663
Medtronic PLC 182,456 19,685,178
ResMed, Inc. 19,512 2,718,022
Stryker Corp. 42,143 9,299,274
Teleflex, Inc. 6,280 2,285,418
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.(a) 12,377 1,311,096
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. 27,870 3,879,504
Total   121,204,480
Health Care Providers & Services 2.6%
AmerisourceBergen Corp. 21,169 1,741,574
Anthem, Inc. 35,008 9,155,292
Cardinal Health, Inc. 40,566 1,749,611
Centene Corp.(a) 56,256 2,622,655
Cigna Corp. 51,645 7,951,781
CVS Health Corp. 176,797 10,770,473
DaVita, Inc.(a) 14,307 806,485
Five Star Quality Care, Inc.(a),(d),(e) 0 0
HCA Healthcare, Inc. 36,339 4,367,948
Henry Schein, Inc.(a) 20,293 1,250,455
Humana, Inc. 18,380 5,205,400
Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings(a) 13,405 2,246,142
McKesson Corp. 25,856 3,575,109
Quest Diagnostics, Inc. 18,286 1,871,938
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. 129,336 30,264,624
Universal Health Services, Inc., Class B 11,285 1,631,585
WellCare Health Plans, Inc.(a) 6,850 1,854,569
Total   87,065,641
Health Care Technology 0.1%
Cerner Corp. 44,284 3,051,610
Life Sciences Tools & Services 1.0%
Agilent Technologies, Inc. 43,008 3,058,299
Illumina, Inc.(a) 20,003 5,627,644
IQVIA Holdings, Inc.(a) 21,475 3,331,846
Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.(a) 3,372 2,214,696
PerkinElmer, Inc. 15,095 1,248,356
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. 54,430 15,624,676
Waters Corp.(a) 9,457 2,003,844
Total   33,109,361
Pharmaceuticals 4.3%
Allergan PLC 41,935 6,697,858
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 222,609 10,700,815
Eli Lilly & Co. 117,588 13,283,916
Johnson & Johnson 361,337 46,381,217
Merck & Co., Inc. 350,389 30,298,137
Mylan NV(a) 70,152 1,365,860
Nektar Therapeutics(a) 23,718 416,725
Perrigo Co. PLC 17,027 796,523
Pfizer, Inc. 755,563 26,860,265
Zoetis, Inc. 65,140 8,234,999
Total   145,036,315
Total Health Care 460,530,997
Industrials 9.1%
Aerospace & Defense 2.7%
Arconic, Inc. 54,335 1,404,016
Boeing Co. (The) 71,211 25,927,213
General Dynamics Corp. 36,960 7,069,339
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. 5,655 1,181,895
L3 Harris Technologies, Inc. 30,132 6,370,206
Lockheed Martin Corp. 33,452 12,849,248
Northrop Grumman Corp. 23,107 8,500,372
Raytheon Co. 37,911 7,025,667
 
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Textron, Inc. 31,682 1,425,690
TransDigm Group, Inc. 6,655 3,582,520
United Technologies Corp. 110,385 14,376,542
Total   89,712,708
Air Freight & Logistics 0.6%
CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc. 18,587 1,570,416
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. 23,406 1,664,167
FedEx Corp. 32,625 5,174,651
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B 94,926 11,263,919
Total   19,673,153
Airlines 0.4%
Alaska Air Group, Inc. 16,809 1,003,833
American Airlines Group, Inc. 53,879 1,417,556
Delta Air Lines, Inc. 81,073 4,690,884
Southwest Airlines Co. 66,518 3,480,222
United Airlines Holdings, Inc.(a) 30,080 2,536,045
Total   13,128,540
Building Products 0.3%
Allegion PLC 12,786 1,230,908
AO Smith Corp. 19,206 893,463
Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. 19,041 972,234
Johnson Controls International PLC 108,303 4,623,455
Masco Corp. 39,947 1,627,041
Total   9,347,101
Commercial Services & Supplies 0.4%
Cintas Corp. 11,530 3,041,614
Copart, Inc.(a) 27,438 2,068,551
Republic Services, Inc. 29,323 2,617,078
Rollins, Inc. 20,056 658,037
Waste Management, Inc. 53,170 6,345,839
Total   14,731,119
Construction & Engineering 0.1%
Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. 15,619 1,387,904
Quanta Services, Inc. 19,341 655,660
Total   2,043,564
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Electrical Equipment 0.4%
AMETEK, Inc. 31,008 2,664,518
Eaton Corp. PLC 57,582 4,648,019
Emerson Electric Co. 83,643 4,984,286
Rockwell Automation, Inc. 16,104 2,460,530
Total   14,757,353
Industrial Conglomerates 1.3%
3M Co. 78,453 12,687,419
General Electric Co. 1,186,839 9,791,422
Honeywell International, Inc. 99,043 16,304,459
Roper Technologies, Inc. 14,137 5,184,886
Total   43,968,186
Machinery 1.5%
Caterpillar, Inc. 77,832 9,262,008
Cummins, Inc. 19,718 2,943,306
Deere & Co. 43,145 6,683,592
Dover Corp. 19,775 1,853,709
Flowserve Corp. 17,850 761,838
Fortive Corp. 40,130 2,845,217
IDEX Corp. 10,310 1,698,160
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. 40,791 6,112,939
Ingersoll-Rand PLC 32,818 3,973,932
PACCAR, Inc. 47,147 3,090,957
Parker-Hannifin Corp. 17,459 2,894,179
Pentair PLC 21,522 773,070
Snap-On, Inc. 7,537 1,120,601
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. 20,620 2,739,573
Wabtec Corp. 25,606 1,772,191
Xylem, Inc. 24,493 1,876,409
Total   50,401,681
Professional Services 0.3%
Equifax, Inc. 16,448 2,407,658
IHS Markit Ltd.(a) 49,508 3,248,220
Nielsen Holdings PLC 48,383 1,004,431
Robert Half International, Inc. 16,120 861,937
Verisk Analytics, Inc. 22,274 3,598,142
Total   11,120,388
 
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Road & Rail 0.9%
CSX Corp. 104,616 7,011,364
JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc. 11,842 1,279,410
Kansas City Southern 13,692 1,722,453
Norfolk Southern Corp. 36,193 6,299,392
Union Pacific Corp. 96,329 15,601,445
Total   31,914,064
Trading Companies & Distributors 0.2%
Fastenal Co. 77,892 2,385,053
United Rentals, Inc.(a) 10,704 1,204,842
W.W. Grainger, Inc. 6,117 1,673,917
Total   5,263,812
Total Industrials 306,061,669
Information Technology 21.7%
Communications Equipment 1.0%
Arista Networks, Inc.(a) 7,192 1,629,851
Cisco Systems, Inc. 582,574 27,270,289
F5 Networks, Inc.(a) 8,124 1,045,803
Juniper Networks, Inc. 46,857 1,085,208
Motorola Solutions, Inc. 22,423 4,056,545
Total   35,087,696
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 0.4%
Amphenol Corp., Class A 40,654 3,558,851
Corning, Inc. 106,801 2,974,408
FLIR Systems, Inc. 18,431 908,095
IPG Photonics Corp.(a) 4,850 600,091
Keysight Technologies, Inc.(a) 25,607 2,480,294
TE Connectivity Ltd. 45,846 4,182,072
Total   14,703,811
IT Services 5.7%
Accenture PLC, Class A 86,803 17,201,750
Akamai Technologies, Inc.(a) 22,336 1,990,808
Alliance Data Systems Corp. 5,388 662,455
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. 59,229 10,059,453
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. 15,806 2,045,929
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A 77,474 4,756,129
DXC Technology Co. 36,515 1,213,028
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. 83,410 11,362,110
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Fiserv, Inc.(a) 77,557 8,293,946
FleetCor Technologies, Inc.(a) 11,728 3,499,635
Gartner, Inc.(a) 12,264 1,639,329
Global Payments, Inc. 21,322 3,539,025
International Business Machines Corp. 120,668 16,354,134
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. 10,505 1,522,805
Leidos Holdings, Inc. 19,630 1,714,877
MasterCard, Inc., Class A 122,314 34,415,490
Paychex, Inc. 43,528 3,556,238
PayPal Holdings, Inc.(a) 159,902 17,437,313
Total System Services, Inc. 22,158 2,974,047
VeriSign, Inc.(a) 14,271 2,909,143
Visa, Inc., Class A 236,664 42,793,584
Western Union Co. (The) 58,615 1,296,564
Total   191,237,792
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 3.8%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.(a) 120,698 3,795,952
Analog Devices, Inc. 50,324 5,527,085
Applied Materials, Inc. 127,398 6,117,652
Broadcom, Inc. 53,868 15,225,252
Intel Corp. 609,287 28,886,297
KLA Corp. 21,996 3,253,208
Lam Research Corp. 20,406 4,295,667
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. 37,076 2,022,125
Microchip Technology, Inc. 32,384 2,795,711
Micron Technology, Inc.(a) 150,616 6,818,386
NVIDIA Corp. 82,877 13,882,726
Qorvo, Inc.(a) 16,215 1,158,238
QUALCOMM, Inc. 165,452 12,867,202
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. 23,502 1,768,996
Texas Instruments, Inc. 127,687 15,801,266
Xilinx, Inc. 34,554 3,595,689
Total   127,811,452
Software 6.7%
Adobe, Inc.(a) 66,410 18,894,309
ANSYS, Inc.(a) 11,426 2,360,155
Autodesk, Inc.(a) 29,891 4,269,033
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.(a) 38,243 2,618,881
Citrix Systems, Inc. 17,023 1,582,798
 
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Fortinet, Inc.(a) 19,752 1,563,963
Intuit, Inc. 35,279 10,173,052
Microsoft Corp. 1,042,859 143,768,542
Oracle Corp. 330,236 17,192,086
Salesforce.com, Inc.(a) 116,247 18,142,669
Symantec Corp. 84,135 1,956,139
Synopsys, Inc.(a) 20,396 2,892,357
Total   225,413,984
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 4.1%
Apple, Inc. 594,862 124,171,494
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. 182,251 2,518,709
HP, Inc. 204,999 3,749,431
NetApp, Inc. 33,614 1,615,489
Seagate Technology PLC 34,282 1,721,299
Western Digital Corp. 39,874 2,283,584
Xerox Holdings Corp. 26,600 771,134
Total   136,831,140
Total Information Technology 731,085,875
Materials 2.7%
Chemicals 1.9%
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. 29,958 6,768,111
Albemarle Corp. 14,425 890,455
Celanese Corp., Class A 17,236 1,954,045
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. 30,083 1,449,700
Corteva, Inc. 101,909 2,987,972
Dow, Inc. 101,913 4,344,551
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. 101,909 6,922,678
Eastman Chemical Co. 18,860 1,232,878
Ecolab, Inc. 34,516 7,120,996
FMC Corp. 17,919 1,546,947
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. 13,792 1,513,672
Linde PLC 73,871 13,954,971
LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A 37,405 2,894,399
Mosaic Co. (The) 48,301 888,256
PPG Industries, Inc. 32,130 3,559,683
Sherwin-Williams Co. (The) 11,054 5,822,695
Total   63,852,009
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Construction Materials 0.1%
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. 8,500 2,157,045
Vulcan Materials Co. 17,975 2,538,969
Total   4,696,014
Containers & Packaging 0.4%
Amcor PLC(a) 220,890 2,169,140
Avery Dennison Corp. 11,489 1,327,784
Ball Corp. 45,561 3,663,560
International Paper Co. 54,071 2,114,176
Packaging Corp. of America 12,864 1,293,861
Sealed Air Corp. 21,192 843,865
WestRock Co. 34,979 1,195,582
Total   12,607,968
Metals & Mining 0.3%
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. 197,419 1,814,281
Newmont Goldcorp Corp. 111,546 4,449,570
Nucor Corp. 41,477 2,031,543
Total   8,295,394
Total Materials 89,451,385
Real Estate 3.2%
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) 3.1%
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. 15,370 2,303,041
American Tower Corp. 60,154 13,846,849
Apartment Investment & Management Co., Class A 20,254 1,032,954
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. 18,973 4,032,901
Boston Properties, Inc. 21,027 2,700,287
Crown Castle International Corp. 56,575 8,212,993
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. 28,349 3,504,787
Duke Realty Corp. 48,913 1,627,335
Equinix, Inc. 11,440 6,363,843
Equity Residential 50,421 4,273,684
Essex Property Trust, Inc. 8,943 2,873,028
Extra Space Storage, Inc. 17,351 2,115,434
Federal Realty Investment Trust 10,190 1,316,650
HCP, Inc. 65,054 2,258,024
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. 100,834 1,617,377
Iron Mountain, Inc. 39,042 1,243,488
Kimco Realty Corp. 57,436 1,055,674
 
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Macerich Co. (The) 14,414 411,231
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. 15,517 1,965,694
ProLogis, Inc. 85,849 7,178,693
Public Storage 20,427 5,407,844
Realty Income Corp. 42,840 3,162,020
Regency Centers Corp. 22,743 1,467,151
SBA Communications Corp. 15,411 4,044,309
Simon Property Group, Inc. 42,055 6,263,672
SL Green Realty Corp. 11,477 920,685
UDR, Inc. 38,353 1,847,847
Ventas, Inc. 50,271 3,689,389
Vornado Realty Trust 23,629 1,428,846
Welltower, Inc. 55,110 4,935,652
Weyerhaeuser Co. 101,364 2,666,887
Total   105,768,269
Real Estate Management & Development 0.1%
CBRE Group, Inc., Class A(a) 42,561 2,224,663
Total Real Estate 107,992,932
Utilities 3.4%
Electric Utilities 2.1%
Alliant Energy Corp. 32,159 1,686,740
American Electric Power Co., Inc. 67,151 6,120,814
Duke Energy Corp. 99,083 9,188,957
Edison International 48,153 3,480,017
Entergy Corp. 25,853 2,917,253
Evergy, Inc. 33,225 2,159,625
Eversource Energy 43,701 3,501,761
Exelon Corp. 132,138 6,244,842
FirstEnergy Corp. 68,707 3,160,522
NextEra Energy, Inc. 65,181 14,279,853
Pinnacle West Capital Corp. 15,279 1,456,241
PPL Corp. 98,220 2,902,401
Southern Co. (The) 141,646 8,252,296
Xcel Energy, Inc. 70,046 4,498,354
Total   69,849,676
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Gas Utilities 0.0%
Atmos Energy Corp. 15,920 1,754,862
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers 0.1%
AES Corp. (The) 90,326 1,384,698
NRG Energy, Inc. 34,428 1,253,179
Total   2,637,877
Multi-Utilities 1.1%
Ameren Corp. 33,428 2,578,970
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. 68,339 1,892,307
CMS Energy Corp. 38,618 2,434,865
Consolidated Edison, Inc. 44,516 3,957,472
Dominion Energy, Inc. 109,198 8,477,041
DTE Energy Co. 24,938 3,233,461
NiSource, Inc. 50,774 1,500,372
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. 68,785 4,159,429
Sempra Energy 37,346 5,289,314
WEC Energy Group, Inc. 42,931 4,111,502
Total   37,634,733
Water Utilities 0.1%
American Water Works Co., Inc. 24,563 3,127,361
Total Utilities 115,004,509
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $1,325,226,005)
3,315,002,845
Money Market Funds 1.3%
  Shares Value ($)
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 2.208%(c),(f) 44,342,053 44,337,619
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $44,337,619)
44,337,619
Total Investments in Securities
(Cost: $1,369,563,624)
3,359,340,464
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net   4,327,624
Net Assets 3,363,668,088
 
At August 31, 2019, securities and/or cash totaling $4,122,496 were pledged as collateral.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Investments in derivatives
Long futures contracts
Description Number of
contracts
Expiration
date
Trading
currency
Notional
amount
Value/Unrealized
appreciation ($)
Value/Unrealized
depreciation ($)
S&P 500 E-mini 234 09/2019 USD 34,220,160 428,272
S&P 500 E-mini 106 09/2019 USD 15,501,440 (36,807)
Total         428,272 (36,807)
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) Non-income producing investment.
(b) This security or a portion of this security has been pledged as collateral in connection with derivative contracts.
(c) As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the company’s outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the period ended August 31, 2019 are as follows:
    
Issuer Beginning
shares
Shares
purchased
Shares
sold
Ending
shares
Realized gain
(loss) —
affiliated
issuers ($)
Net change in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation) —
affiliated
issuers ($)
Dividends —
affiliated
issuers ($)
Value —
affiliated
issuers
at end of
period ($)
Ameriprise Financial, Inc.
  19,049 560 (1,390) 18,219 135,820 (173,430) 35,258 2,349,886
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 2.208%
  37,569,669 322,379,218 (315,606,834) 44,342,053 (134) 522,409 44,337,619
Total         135,686 (173,430) 557,667 46,687,505
    
(d) Represents fractional shares.
(e) Negligible market value.
(f) The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at August 31, 2019.
Currency Legend
USD US Dollar
Fair value measurements
The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund’s assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.
Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date. Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.
Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).
Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).
Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment’s fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.
Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Fair value measurements  (continued)
Under the direction of the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager’s Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager’s organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.
The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments at August 31, 2019:
  Level 1 ($) Level 2 ($) Level 3 ($) Total ($)
Investments in Securities        
Common Stocks        
Communication Services 346,933,307 346,933,307
Consumer Discretionary 336,696,827 336,696,827
Consumer Staples 251,391,467 251,391,467
Energy 146,390,831 146,390,831
Financials 423,463,046 423,463,046
Health Care 460,530,997 0* 460,530,997
Industrials 306,061,669 306,061,669
Information Technology 731,085,875 731,085,875
Materials 89,451,385 89,451,385
Real Estate 107,992,932 107,992,932
Utilities 115,004,509 115,004,509
Total Common Stocks 3,315,002,845 0* 3,315,002,845
Money Market Funds 44,337,619 44,337,619
Total Investments in Securities 3,359,340,464 0* 3,359,340,464
Investments in Derivatives        
Asset        
Futures Contracts 428,272 428,272
Liability        
Futures Contracts (36,807) (36,807)
Total 3,359,731,929 0* 3,359,731,929
    
* Rounds to zero.
See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.
The Fund’s assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security’s value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.
Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Assets  
Investments in securities, at value  
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $1,324,794,337) $3,312,652,959
Affiliated issuers (cost $44,769,287) 46,687,505
Receivable for:  
Investments sold 163,484
Capital shares sold 1,912,490
Dividends 6,522,947
Foreign tax reclaims 19,849
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager 191
Total assets 3,367,959,425
Liabilities  
Payable for:  
Capital shares purchased 3,987,875
Variation margin for futures contracts 35,450
Management services fees 18,444
Distribution and/or service fees 4,647
Compensation of board members 237,135
Other expenses 7,786
Total liabilities 4,291,337
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock $3,363,668,088
Represented by  
Paid in capital 1,305,551,785
Total distributable earnings (loss)   2,058,116,303
Total - representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock $3,363,668,088
Class A  
Net assets $675,500,910
Shares outstanding 13,933,834
Net asset value per share $48.48
Institutional Class  
Net assets $2,213,458,626
Shares outstanding 45,348,419
Net asset value per share $48.81
Institutional 2 Class  
Net assets $356,464,118
Shares outstanding 7,188,706
Net asset value per share $49.59
Institutional 3 Class  
Net assets $118,244,434
Shares outstanding 2,462,546
Net asset value per share $48.02
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Net investment income  
Income:  
Dividends — unaffiliated issuers $32,858,550
Dividends — affiliated issuers 557,667
Total income 33,416,217
Expenses:  
Management services fees 3,338,718
Distribution and/or service fees  
Class A 884,480
Compensation of board members 42,893
Other 11,219
Total expenses 4,277,310
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates (65,652)
Total net expenses 4,211,658
Net investment income 29,204,559
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net  
Net realized gain (loss) on:  
Investments — unaffiliated issuers 67,824,073
Investments — affiliated issuers 135,686
Futures contracts 3,272,465
Net realized gain 71,232,224
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments — unaffiliated issuers 97,511,327
Investments — affiliated issuers (173,430)
Futures contracts (1,619,480)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) 95,718,417
Net realized and unrealized gain 166,950,641
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations $196,155,200
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
  Six Months Ended
August 31, 2019
(Unaudited)
Year Ended
February 28, 2019
Operations    
Net investment income $29,204,559 $65,669,245
Net realized gain 71,232,224 292,517,545
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) 95,718,417 (208,454,663)
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations 196,155,200 149,732,127
Distributions to shareholders    
Net investment income and net realized gains    
Class A (36,234,233) (72,003,666)
Institutional Class (114,333,654) (191,279,357)
Institutional 2 Class (18,416,918) (28,460,122)
Institutional 3 Class (7,018,269) (3,603,049)
Total distributions to shareholders   (176,003,074) (295,346,194)
Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity 100,796,017 (329,802,578)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets 120,948,143 (475,416,645)
Net assets at beginning of period 3,242,719,945 3,718,136,590
Net assets at end of period $3,363,668,088 $3,242,719,945
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets   (continued)
  Six Months Ended Year Ended
  August 31, 2019 (Unaudited) February 28, 2019
  Shares Dollars ($) Shares Dollars ($)
Capital stock activity
Class A        
Subscriptions 1,409,506 69,328,337 3,602,972 176,634,521
Distributions reinvested 685,042 33,012,160 1,393,705 66,633,359
Redemptions (3,201,795) (157,818,157) (8,888,336) (426,451,981)
Net decrease (1,107,247) (55,477,660) (3,891,659) (183,184,101)
Institutional Class        
Subscriptions 4,380,626 216,210,025 9,361,576 460,787,545
Distributions reinvested 1,952,632 94,702,668 3,272,218 157,231,884
Redemptions (4,933,937) (245,101,472) (15,856,072) (781,638,149)
Net increase (decrease) 1,399,321 65,811,221 (3,222,278) (163,618,720)
Institutional 2 Class        
Subscriptions 877,014 44,202,971 1,745,397 86,867,384
Distributions reinvested 372,533 18,354,693 583,231 28,449,210
Redemptions (881,689) (44,400,238) (2,755,072) (139,570,550)
Net increase (decrease) 367,858 18,157,426 (426,444) (24,253,956)
Institutional 3 Class        
Subscriptions 2,722,937 131,980,697 4,123,039 197,786,960
Distributions reinvested 147,100 7,018,121 76,120 3,602,817
Redemptions (1,358,950) (66,693,788) (3,258,741) (160,135,578)
Net increase 1,511,087 72,305,030 940,418 41,254,199
Total net increase (decrease) 2,171,019 100,796,017 (6,599,963) (329,802,578)
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights
The following table is intended to help you understand the Fund’s financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any. Total return and portfolio turnover are not annualized for periods of less than one year. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated without regard to purchase and sales transactions of short-term instruments and certain derivatives, if any. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.
  Net asset value,
beginning of
period
Net
investment
income
Net
realized
and
unrealized
gain (loss)
Total from
investment
operations
Distributions
from net
investment
income
Distributions
from net
realized
gains
Total
distributions to
shareholders
Class A
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $48.30 0.38 2.46 2.84 (0.14) (2.52) (2.66)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $50.42 0.81 1.18 1.99 (0.83) (3.28) (4.11)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $45.16 0.73 6.65 7.38 (0.77) (1.35) (2.12)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $37.05 0.73 8.24 8.97 (0.73) (0.13) (0.86)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $40.60 0.64 (3.24) (2.60) (0.85) (0.10) (0.95)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $35.85 0.83 4.52 5.35 (0.58) (0.02) (0.60)
Institutional Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $48.57 0.45 2.47 2.92 (0.16) (2.52) (2.68)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $50.68 0.94 1.18 2.12 (0.95) (3.28) (4.23)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $45.38 0.85 6.69 7.54 (0.89) (1.35) (2.24)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $37.22 0.84 8.28 9.12 (0.83) (0.13) (0.96)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $40.78 0.75 (3.26) (2.51) (0.95) (0.10) (1.05)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $36.00 0.89 4.59 5.48 (0.68) (0.02) (0.70)
Institutional 2 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $49.30 0.45 2.52 2.97 (0.16) (2.52) (2.68)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $51.38 0.95 1.20 2.15 (0.95) (3.28) (4.23)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $45.98 0.87 6.77 7.64 (0.89) (1.35) (2.24)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $37.70 0.85 8.39 9.24 (0.83) (0.13) (0.96)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $41.29 0.84 (3.38) (2.54) (0.95) (0.10) (1.05)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $36.45 0.94 4.60 5.54 (0.68) (0.02) (0.70)
Institutional 3 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $47.81 0.47 2.42 2.89 (0.16) (2.52) (2.68)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $49.95 0.92 1.17 2.09 (0.95) (3.28) (4.23)
Year Ended 2/28/2018(g) $45.37 0.98 5.84 6.82 (0.89) (1.35) (2.24)
    
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund’s reported expense ratios.
(b) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Ratios include interfund lending expense which is less than 0.01%.
(e) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(f) Ratios include line of credit interest expense which is less than 0.01%.
(g) Institutional 3 Class shares commenced operations on March 1, 2017. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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  Net
asset
value,
end of
period
Total
return
Total gross
expense
ratio to
average
net assets(a)
Total net
expense
ratio to
average
net assets(a),(b)
Net investment
income
ratio to
average
net assets
Portfolio
turnover
Net
assets,
end of
period
(000’s)
Class A
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $48.48 5.91% 0.45% (c) 0.45% (c) 1.55% (c) 5% $675,501
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $48.30 4.19% 0.45% (d) 0.45% (d),(e) 1.64% 6% $726,445
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $50.42 16.59% 0.45% 0.45% (e) 1.53% 2% $954,529
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $45.16 24.40% 0.45% (f) 0.45% (e),(f) 1.77% 4% $1,071,791
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $37.05 (6.57%) 0.45% 0.45% (e) 1.63% 11% $993,376
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $40.60 14.98% 0.45% 0.45% (e) 2.18% 5% $1,126,444
Institutional Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $48.81 6.04% 0.20% (c) 0.20% (c) 1.81% (c) 5% $2,213,459
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $48.57 4.46% 0.20% (d) 0.20% (d),(e) 1.89% 6% $2,134,512
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $50.68 16.88% 0.20% 0.20% (e) 1.78% 2% $2,390,677
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $45.38 24.72% 0.20% (f) 0.20% (e),(f) 2.02% 4% $2,259,128
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $37.22 (6.34%) 0.20% 0.20% (e) 1.88% 11% $1,975,099
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $40.78 15.27% 0.20% 0.20% (e) 2.33% 5% $2,406,361
Institutional 2 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $49.59 6.05% 0.20% (c) 0.20% (c) 1.80% (c) 5% $356,464
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $49.30 4.45% 0.20% (d) 0.20% (d) 1.89% 6% $336,271
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $51.38 16.87% 0.20% 0.20% 1.78% 2% $372,379
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $45.98 24.73% 0.20% (f) 0.20% (f) 2.02% 4% $361,419
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $37.70 (6.33%) 0.20% 0.20% 2.12% 11% $273,170
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $41.29 15.25% 0.20% 0.20% 2.44% 5% $170,244
Institutional 3 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $48.02 6.07% 0.20% (c) 0.20% (c) 1.94% (c) 5% $118,244
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $47.81 4.46% 0.20% (d) 0.20% (d) 1.91% 6% $45,493
Year Ended 2/28/2018(g) $49.95 15.29% 0.21% 0.20% 2.01% 2% $552
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Note 1. Organization
Columbia Large Cap Index Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust.
Fund shares
The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers each of the share classes listed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by the Trust’s organizational documents or by law. Each share class has its own expense and sales charge structure. Different share classes may have different minimum initial investment amounts and pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of distributing such share classes vary. Distributions to shareholders in a liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class.
As described in the Fund’s prospectus, Class A shares are offered to the general public for investment. Institutional Class, Institutional 2 Class and Institutional 3 Class shares are available for purchase through authorized investment professionals to omnibus retirement plans or to institutional and to certain other investors as also described in the Fund’s prospectus.
Note 2. Summary of significant accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies (ASC 946). The financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security valuation
All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange. Equity securities are valued at the official closing price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets.
Foreign equity securities are valued based on the closing price on the foreign exchange in which such securities are primarily traded. If any foreign equity security closing prices are not readily available, the securities are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are determined at the scheduled closing time of the New York Stock Exchange. Many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange; therefore, the closing prices for securities in such markets or on such exchanges may not fully reflect events that occur after such close but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange. In those situations, foreign securities will be fair valued pursuant to a policy adopted by the Board of Trustees. Under the policy, the Fund may utilize a third party pricing service to determine these fair values. The third-party pricing service takes into account multiple factors, including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange or market, to determine a good faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.
Investments in open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at their latest net asset value.
Futures and options on futures contracts are valued based upon the settlement price at the close of regular trading on their principal exchanges or, in the absence of transactions, at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices.
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Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reflective of market value or reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the quoted or published price for the security.
The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.
GAAP requires disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category. This information is disclosed following the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.
Derivative instruments
The Fund invests in certain derivative instruments, as detailed below, to meet its investment objectives. Derivatives are instruments whose values depend on, or are derived from, in whole or in part, the value of one or more securities, currencies, commodities, indices, or other assets or instruments. Derivatives may be used to increase investment flexibility (including to maintain cash reserves while maintaining desired exposure to certain assets), for risk management (hedging) purposes, to facilitate trading, to reduce transaction costs and to pursue higher investment returns. The Fund may also use derivative instruments to mitigate certain investment risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. Derivatives may involve various risks, including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligations under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market (making it difficult for the Fund to sell or terminate, including at favorable prices) and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amount shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The notional amounts of derivative instruments, if applicable, are not recorded in the financial statements.
A derivative instrument may suffer a marked-to-market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform its obligations under the contract. The Fund’s risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on over-the-counter derivatives is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized gain netted against any collateral held by the Fund and the amount of any variation margin held by the counterparty, plus any replacement costs or related amounts. With exchange-traded or centrally cleared derivatives, there is reduced counterparty credit risk to the Fund since the clearinghouse or central counterparty (CCP) provides some protection in the case of clearing member default. The clearinghouse or CCP stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, additional counterparty credit risk is failure of the clearinghouse or CCP. However, credit risk still exists in exchange-traded or centrally cleared derivatives with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a broker’s customer account. While brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the broker for all its clients, U.S. bankruptcy laws will typically allocate that shortfall on a pro-rata basis across all the broker’s customers (including the Fund), potentially resulting in losses to the Fund.
In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (ISDA Master Agreement) or similar agreement with its derivatives contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is an agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs over-the-counter derivatives and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Fund may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative instrument’s payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of default (close-out netting), including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. Note, however, that bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset or netting in bankruptcy, insolvency or other events.
Collateral (margin) requirements differ by type of derivative. Margin requirements are established by the clearinghouse or CCP for exchange-traded and centrally cleared derivatives. Brokers can ask for margin in excess of the minimum in certain circumstances. Collateral terms are contract specific for over-the-counter derivatives. For over-the-counter derivatives traded
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under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the marked-to-market amount for each transaction under such agreement and comparing that amount to the value of any variation margin currently pledged by the Fund and/or the counterparty. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a party has to exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold (e.g., $250,000) before a transfer has to be made. To the extent amounts due to the Fund from its counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty nonperformance. The Fund may also pay interest expense on cash collateral received from the broker. Any interest expense paid by the Fund is shown on the Statement of Operations. The Fund attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by only entering into agreements with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties.
Certain ISDA Master Agreements allow counterparties of over-the-counter derivatives transactions to terminate derivatives contracts prior to maturity in the event the Fund’s net asset value declines by a stated percentage over a specified time period or if the Fund fails to meet certain terms of the ISDA Master Agreement, which would cause the Fund to accelerate payment of any net liability owed to the counterparty. The Fund also has termination rights if the counterparty fails to meet certain terms of the ISDA Master Agreement. In determining whether to exercise such termination rights, the Fund would consider, in addition to counterparty credit risk, whether termination would result in a net liability owed from the counterparty.
For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Futures contracts
Futures contracts are exchange-traded and represent commitments for the future purchase or sale of an asset at a specified price on a specified date. The Fund bought and sold futures contracts to maintain appropriate equity market exposure while keeping sufficient cash to accommodate daily redemptions. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Upon entering into futures contracts, the Fund bears risks that it may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize a loss. Additional risks include counterparty credit risk, the possibility of an illiquid market, and that a change in the value of the contract or option may not correlate with changes in the value of the underlying asset.
Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund deposits cash or securities with the broker, known as a futures commission merchant (FCM), in an amount sufficient to meet the initial margin requirement. The initial margin deposit must be maintained at an established level over the life of the contract. Cash deposited as initial margin is recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as margin deposits. Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Portfolio of Investments. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received by the Fund each day. The variation margin payments are equal to the daily change in the contract value and are recorded as variation margin receivable or payable and are offset in unrealized gains or losses. The Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed or expires. Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the variation margin disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Effects of derivative transactions in the financial statements
The following tables are intended to provide additional information about the effect of derivatives on the financial statements of the Fund, including: the fair value of derivatives by risk category and the location of those fair values in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities; and the impact of derivative transactions over the period in the Statement of Operations, including realized and unrealized gains (losses). The derivative instrument schedules following the Portfolio of Investments present additional information regarding derivative instruments outstanding at the end of the period, if any.
The following table is a summary of the fair value of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) at August 31, 2019:
  Asset derivatives  
Risk exposure
category
Statement
of assets and liabilities
location
Fair value ($)
Equity risk Component of total distributable earnings (loss) — unrealized appreciation on futures contracts 428,272*
    
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August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
  Liability derivatives  
Risk exposure
category
Statement
of assets and liabilities
location
Fair value ($)
Equity risk Component of total distributable earnings (loss) — unrealized depreciation on futures contracts 36,807*
    
* Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) as reported in the tables following the Portfolio of Investments. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
The following table indicates the effect of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) in the Statement of Operations for the six months ended August 31, 2019:
Amount of realized gain (loss) on derivatives recognized in income
Risk exposure category Futures
contracts
($)
Equity risk 3,272,465
 
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives recognized in income
Risk exposure category Futures
contracts
($)
Equity risk (1,619,480)
The following table is a summary of the average outstanding volume by derivative instrument for the six months ended August 31, 2019:
Derivative instrument Average notional
amounts ($)*
Futures contracts — long 48,601,975
    
* Based on the ending quarterly outstanding amounts for the six months ended August 31, 2019.
Security transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
Income recognition
Corporate actions and dividend income are generally recorded net of any non-reclaimable tax withholdings, on the ex-dividend date or upon receipt of ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign securities.
The Fund may receive distributions from holdings in equity securities, business development companies (BDCs), exchange-traded funds (ETFs), limited partnerships (LPs), other regulated investment companies (RICs), and real estate investment trusts (REITs), which report information on the tax character of their distributions annually. These distributions are allocated to dividend income, capital gain and return of capital based on actual information reported. Return of capital is recorded as a reduction of the cost basis of securities held. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, return of capital is recorded as a realized gain. With respect to REITs, to the extent actual information has not yet been reported, estimates for return of capital are made by the Fund’s management. Management’s estimates are subsequently adjusted when the actual character of the distributions is disclosed by the REITs, which could result in a proportionate change in return of capital to shareholders.
Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost basis if the Fund still owns the applicable securities on the payment date. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.
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August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.
Determination of class net asset value
All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
Federal income tax status
The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its investment company taxable income and net capital gain, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its ordinary income, capital gain net income and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
Foreign taxes
The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue such taxes and recoveries, as applicable, based upon its current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.
Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level, based on statutory rates. The Fund accrues for such foreign taxes on realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction, as applicable. The amount, if any, is disclosed as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Distributions to shareholders
Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid semi-annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Guarantees and indemnifications
Under the Trust’s organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund’s contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.
Recent accounting pronouncement
Accounting Standards Update 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement
In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019 and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. After evaluation, management determined to adopt the ASU effective for the period ended August 31, 2019 and all subsequent periods. As a result of the amendments, management implemented disclosure changes which include removal of the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, removal of the policy for the timing of transfers between levels, removal of the description of the Level 3 valuation processes, as well as modifications to the measurement uncertainty disclosure.
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Note 3. Fees and other transactions with affiliates
Management services fees
The Fund has entered into a Management Agreement with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial). Under the Management Agreement, the Investment Manager provides the Fund with investment research and advice, as well as administrative and accounting services. The management services fee is an annual fee that is equal to 0.20% of the Fund’s daily net assets.
The Investment Manager, from the management services fee it receives from the Fund, pays all operating expenses of the Fund, with the exception of brokerage fees and commissions, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of Board of Trustees who are not officers, directors or employees of the Investment Manager or its affiliates, distribution and/or shareholder servicing and any extraordinary non-recurring expenses that may arise, including litigation fees.
Compensation of board members
Members of the Board of Trustees who are not officers or employees of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Deferred Plan), these members of the Board of Trustees may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund’s liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. All amounts payable under the Deferred Plan constitute a general unsecured obligation of the Fund.
Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer
The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. A portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s total compensation is allocated to the Fund, along with other allocations to affiliated registered investment companies managed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates, based on relative net assets. The expenses of the Chief Compliance Officer allocated to the Fund are payable by the Investment Manager.
Transfer agency fees
Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc. (DST) to serve as sub-transfer agent.
The transfer agency fees are payable by the Investment Manager. The Transfer Agent pays the fees of DST for services as sub-transfer agent and DST is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund. The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from the Investment Manager for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket expenses.
An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class’s initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agency fees. These minimum account balance fees are remitted to the Fund and recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended August 31, 2019, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Fund.
Distribution and service fees
The Fund has entered into an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. The Board of Trustees has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.
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Under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly combined distribution and service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares of the Fund.
Expenses waived/reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates
The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the period(s) disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees, so that the Fund’s net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund’s custodian, do not exceed the following annual rate(s) as a percentage of the class’ average daily net assets:
  Fee rate(s) contractual
through
June 30, 2020
Class A 0.45%
Institutional Class 0.20
Institutional 2 Class 0.20
Institutional 3 Class 0.20
Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, infrequent and/or unusual expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board of Trustees. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from the Investment Manager, certain of its affiliates and the Fund. Any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed under the expense reimbursement arrangements described above are not recoverable by the Investment Manager or its affiliates in future periods.
Note 4. Federal tax information
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.
At August 31, 2019, the approximate cost of all investments for federal income tax purposes and the aggregate gross approximate unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:
Federal
tax cost ($)
Gross unrealized
appreciation ($)
Gross unrealized
(depreciation) ($)
Net unrealized
appreciation ($)
1,369,564,000 2,064,652,000 (74,484,000) 1,990,168,000
Tax cost of investments and unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) may also include timing differences that do not constitute adjustments to tax basis.
Under current tax rules, regulated investment companies can elect to treat certain late-year ordinary losses incurred and post-October capital losses (capital losses realized after October 31) as arising on the first day of the following taxable year. The Fund will elect to treat the following late-year ordinary losses and post-October capital losses at February 28, 2019 as arising on March 1, 2019.
Late year
ordinary losses ($)
Post-October
capital losses ($)
6,508,027
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Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions in the Fund that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management’s conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Note 5. Portfolio information
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term investments and derivatives, if any, aggregated to $148,517,669 and $196,015,833, respectively, for the six months ended August 31, 2019. The amount of purchase and sale activity impacts the portfolio turnover rate reported in the Financial Highlights.
Note 6. Affiliated money market fund
The Fund invests in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds (the Affiliated MMF). The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as Dividends - affiliated issuers in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the Affiliated MMF. The Affiliated MMF prices its shares with a floating net asset value. In addition, the Board of Trustees of the Affiliated MMF may impose a fee on redemptions (sometimes referred to as a liquidity fee) or temporarily suspend redemptions (sometimes referred to as imposing a redemption gate) in the event its liquidity falls below regulatory limits.
Note 7. Interfund lending
Pursuant to an exemptive order granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund participates in a program (the Interfund Program) allowing each participating Columbia Fund (each, a Participating Fund) to lend money directly to and, except for closed-end funds and money market funds, borrow money directly from other Participating Funds for temporary purposes. The amounts eligible for borrowing and lending under the Interfund Program are subject to certain restrictions.
Interfund loans are subject to the risk that the borrowing fund could be unable to repay the loan when due, and a delay in repayment to the lending fund could result in lost opportunities and/or additional lending costs. The exemptive order is subject to conditions intended to mitigate conflicts of interest arising from the Investment Manager’s relationship with each Participating Fund.
The Fund did not borrow or lend money under the Interfund Program during the six months ended August 31, 2019.
Note 8. Line of credit
The Fund has access to a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by Citibank, N.A., HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager or an affiliated investment manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $1 billion. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the federal funds effective rate, (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate and (iii) the overnight bank funding rate, plus in each case, 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the unused amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.15% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations. This agreement expires annually in December unless extended or renewed.
The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended August 31, 2019.
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August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Note 9. Significant risks
Passive Investment Risk
The Fund is not “actively” managed and may be affected by a general decline in market segments related to its underlying index. The Fund invests in securities or instruments included in, or believed by the Investment Manager to be representative of, its underlying index, regardless of their investment merits. The Fund does not seek temporary defensive positions when markets decline or appear overvalued. The decision of whether to remove a security from an index is made by an independent index provider who is not affiliated with the Fund or the Investment Manager.
Shareholder concentration risk
At August 31, 2019, one unaffiliated shareholder of record owned 10.7% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially. Affiliated shareholders of record owned 25.5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund. In the case of a large redemption, the Fund may be forced to sell investments at inopportune times, including its liquid positions, which may result in Fund losses and the Fund holding a higher percentage of less liquid positions. Large redemptions could result in decreased economies of scale and increased operating expenses for non-redeeming Fund shareholders.
Technology and technology-related investment risk
The Fund may be more susceptible to the particular risks that may affect companies in the information technology sector, as well as other technology-related sectors (collectively, the technology sectors) than if it were invested in a wider variety of companies in unrelated sectors. Companies in the technology sectors are subject to certain risks, including the risk that new services, equipment or technologies will not be accepted by consumers and businesses or will become rapidly obsolete. Performance of such companies may be affected by factors including obtaining and protecting patents (or the failure to do so) and significant competitive pressures, including aggressive pricing of their products or services, new market entrants, competition for market share and short product cycles due to an accelerated rate of technological developments. Such competitive pressures may lead to limited earnings and/or falling profit margins. As a result, the value of their securities may fall or fail to rise. In addition, many technology sector companies have limited operating histories and prices of these companies’ securities historically have been more volatile than other securities, especially over the short term.
Note 10. Subsequent events
Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
Note 11. Information regarding pending and settled legal proceedings
Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Fund is not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund. Ameriprise Financial is required to make quarterly (10-Q), annual (10-K) and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased Fund redemptions, reduced sale of Fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Fund. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.
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 Approval of Management Agreement
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (Columbia Threadneedle or the Investment Manager, and together with its domestic and global affiliates, Columbia Threadneedle Investments), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), serves as the investment manager to Columbia Large Cap Index Fund (the Fund). Under a management agreement (the Management Agreement), Columbia Threadneedle provides investment advice and other services to the Fund and other funds distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (collectively, the Funds).
On an annual basis, the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the Board), including the independent Board members (the Independent Trustees), considers renewal of the Management Agreement. Columbia Threadneedle prepared detailed reports for the Board and its Contracts Committee in November 2018 and January, March, April and June 2019, including reports providing the results of analyses performed by an independent organization, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (Broadridge), and a comprehensive response to items of information requested by independent legal counsel to the Independent Trustees (Independent Legal Counsel) in a letter to the Investment Manager, to assist the Board in making this determination. Many of the materials presented at these meetings were first supplied in draft form to designated independent Board representatives, i.e., Independent Legal Counsel, Fund Counsel, the Chair of the Board (who is an Independent Trustee) and the Chair of the Contracts Committee (who is an Independent Trustee), and the final materials were revised to include information reflective of discussion and subsequent requests made by the Contracts Committee. In addition, throughout the year, the Board (or its committees) regularly meets with portfolio management teams and senior management personnel and reviews information prepared by Columbia Threadneedle addressing the services Columbia Threadneedle provides and Fund performance. The Board also accords appropriate weight to the work, deliberations and conclusions of the various committees, such as the Contracts Committee, the Investment Review Committee, the Audit Committee and the Compliance Committee in determining whether to continue the Management Agreement.
The Board, at its June 17-19, 2019 in-person Board meeting (the June Meeting), considered the renewal of the Management Agreement for an additional one-year term. At the June Meeting, Independent Legal Counsel reviewed with the Independent Trustees various factors relevant to the Board’s consideration of management agreements and the Board’s legal responsibilities related to such consideration. Following an analysis and discussion of the factors identified below, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, approved the renewal of the Management Agreement.
Nature, extent and quality of services provided by Columbia Threadneedle
The Board analyzed various reports and presentations it had received detailing the services performed by Columbia Threadneedle, as well as its history, reputation, expertise, resources and capabilities, and the qualifications of its personnel.
The Board specifically considered the many developments during recent years concerning the services provided by Columbia Threadneedle, including, in particular, the organization and depth of the equity and credit research departments. The Board further observed the enhancements to the investment risk management department’s processes, systems and oversight, over the past several years, as well as planned 2019 initiatives. The Board also took into account the broad scope of services provided by Columbia Threadneedle to each Fund, including, among other services, investment, risk and compliance oversight. The Board also took into account the information it received concerning Columbia Threadneedle’s ability to attract and retain key portfolio management personnel and that it has sufficient resources to provide competitive and adequate compensation to investment personnel.
In connection with the Board’s evaluation of the overall package of services provided by Columbia Threadneedle, the Board also considered the nature, quality and range of administrative services provided to the Fund by Columbia Threadneedle, as well as the achievements in 2018 in the performance of administrative services, and noted the various enhancements anticipated for 2019. In evaluating the quality of services provided under the Management Agreement, the Board also took into account the organization and strength of the Fund’s and its service providers’ compliance programs. In addition, the Board reviewed the financial condition of Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates and each entity’s ability to carry out its responsibilities under the Management Agreement and the Fund’s other service agreements with affiliates of Ameriprise Financial, observing the financial strength of Ameriprise Financial, with its relatively strong cash position and solid balance sheet.
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The Board also discussed the acceptability of the terms of the Management Agreement (including the relatively broad scope of services required to be performed by Columbia Threadneedle), noting that no material changes are proposed from the form of agreement previously approved. They also noted the wide array of legal and compliance services provided to the Funds under the Management Agreement. It was also observed that the services being performed under the Management Agreement were of a reasonably high quality.
Based on the foregoing, and based on other information received (both oral and written, including the information on investment performance referenced below) and other considerations, the Board concluded that Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates are in a position to continue to provide a high quality and level of services to the Fund.
Investment performance
For purposes of evaluating the nature, extent and quality of services provided under the Management Agreement, the Board carefully reviewed the investment performance of the Fund. In this regard, the Board considered detailed reports providing the results of analyses performed by an independent organization showing, for various periods (including since manager inception): the performance of the Fund, the performance of a benchmark index, the percentage ranking of the Fund among its comparison group, and the net assets of the Fund. The Board observed that the Fund’s investment performance met expectations.
Comparative fees, costs of services provided and the profits realized by Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund
The Board reviewed comparative fees and the costs of services provided under the Management Agreement. The Board members considered detailed comparative information set forth in an annual report on fees and expenses, including, among other things, data (based on analyses conducted by an independent organization) showing a comparison of the Fund’s expenses with median expenses paid by funds in its comparative peer universe, as well as data showing the Fund’s contribution to Columbia Threadneedle’s profitability.
The Board considered the reports of its independent fee consultant, JDL Consultants, LLC (JDL), which assisted in the Board’s analysis of the Funds’ performance and expenses, the reasonableness of Columbia Threadneedle’s profitability, particularly in comparison to industry competitors, the reasonableness of the Funds’ fee rates, and JDL’s conclusion that the management fees being charged to the Fund are reasonable. The Board accorded particular weight to the notion that the primary objective of the level of fees is to achieve a rational pricing model applied consistently across the various product lines in the Fund family, while assuring that the overall fees for each Fund (with certain defined exceptions) are generally in line with the "pricing philosophy" currently in effect (i.e., that Fund total expense ratios, in general, approximate or are lower than the median expense ratios of funds in the same Lipper comparison universe). The Board took into account that the Fund’s total expense ratio (after considering proposed expense caps/waivers) was below the peer universe’s median expense ratio shown in the reports. Based on its review, the Board concluded that the Fund’s management fee was fair and reasonable in light of the extent and quality of services that the Fund receives.
The Board also considered the profitability of Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates in connection with Columbia Threadneedle providing management services to the Fund. In this regard, the Independent Trustees referred to their detailed analysis of the Profitability Report, discussing the profitability to Columbia Threadneedle and Ameriprise Financial from managing, operating and distributing the Funds. The Board considered that in 2018 the Board had concluded that 2017 profitability was reasonable and that the 2019 information shows that the profitability generated by Columbia Threadneedle in 2018 only slightly increased from 2017 levels. The Board also noted JDL’s report and its conclusion that 2018 Columbia Threadneedle profitability relative to industry competitors was reasonable. It also took into account the indirect economic benefits flowing to Columbia Threadneedle or its affiliates in connection with managing or distributing the Funds, such as the enhanced ability to offer various other financial products to Ameriprise Financial customers, soft dollar benefits and overall reputational advantages. The Board noted that the fees paid by the Fund should permit the Investment Manager to offer competitive compensation to its personnel, make necessary investments in its business and earn an appropriate profit. The Board concluded that profitability levels were reasonable.
Economies of scale to be realized
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The Board also considered the economies of scale that might be realized by the Fund as its net asset level grows and took note of the extent to which Fund shareholders might also benefit from such growth. The Board took into account, however, that the Management Agreement already provides for a relatively low flat fee regardless of the Fund’s asset level, and requires Columbia Threadneedle to provide investment advice, as well as administrative, accounting and other services to the Fund.
Based on the foregoing, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, concluded that the management fees were fair and reasonable in light of the extent and quality of services provided. In reaching this conclusion, no single factor was determinative. On June 19, 2019, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, approved the renewal of the Management Agreement.
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Columbia Large Cap Index Fund
P.O. Box 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
  
Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the Fund, go to
columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments (Columbia Threadneedle) is the global brand name of the Columbia and Threadneedle group of companies. All rights reserved.
© 2019 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
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SemiAnnual Report
August 31, 2019
Columbia Large Cap Growth Fund III
Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s annual and semiannual shareholder reports like this one will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Fund’s website (columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/), and each time a report is posted you will be notified by mail and provided with a website address to access the report.
If you have already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Fund electronically at any time by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank) or, for Fund shares held directly with the Fund, by calling 800.345.6611 or by enrolling in “eDelivery” by logging into your account at columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/.
You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you invest through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you invest directly with the Fund, you can call 800.345.6611 to let the Fund know you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive paper reports will apply to all Columbia Funds held in your account if you invest through a financial intermediary or all Columbia Funds held with the fund complex if you invest directly with the Fund.
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Columbia Large Cap Growth Fund III (the Fund) mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address, unless such shareholder elected to receive shareholder reports from the Fund electronically. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.
Proxy voting policies and procedures
The policy of the Board of Trustees is to vote the proxies of the companies in which the Fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31st for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30th of that year, and is available without charge by visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/, or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.
Quarterly schedule of investments
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT, and for reporting periods ended prior to March 31, 2019, on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q and Form N-PORT filings are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. The Fund’s complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q or Form N-PORT, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
Additional Fund information
For more information about the Fund, please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.
Fund investment manager
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager)
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund distributor
Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund transfer agent
Columbia Management Investment Services Corp.
P.O. Box 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
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Fund at a Glance
(Unaudited)
Investment objective
The Fund seeks long-term growth of capital.
Portfolio management
John Wilson, CFA
Lead Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2015
Tchintcia Barros, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2015
Morningstar style boxTM
The Morningstar Style Box is based on a fund’s portfolio holdings. For equity funds, the vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the stocks owned, and the horizontal axis shows investment style (value, blend, or growth). Information shown is based on the most recent data provided by Morningstar.
© 2019 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.
Average annual total returns (%) (for the period ended August 31, 2019)
    Inception 6 Months
cumulative
1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
Class A Excluding sales charges 12/31/97 6.92 0.97 9.30 13.04
  Including sales charges   0.76 -4.82 8.01 12.38
Advisor Class* 11/08/12 7.00 1.21 9.56 13.23
Class C Excluding sales charges 12/31/97 6.48 0.23 8.48 12.20
  Including sales charges   5.48 -0.66 8.48 12.20
Institutional Class 12/31/97 7.01 1.20 9.58 13.33
Institutional 2 Class* 12/11/13 7.03 1.25 9.68 13.27
Institutional 3 Class* 03/01/17 7.09 1.34 9.50 13.15
Class R* 10/26/16 6.75 0.69 9.02 12.76
Russell 1000 Growth Index   9.21 4.27 13.06 15.42
Returns for Class A shares are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. Returns for Class C shares are shown with and without the 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge for the first year only. The Fund’s other share classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each share class. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ or calling 800.345.6611.
The Fund’s performance prior to November 2015, when the Investment Manager assumed day-to-day portfolio management responsibilities over the Fund, reflects returns achieved by a subadviser that managed the Fund according to different principal investment strategies. If the Fund’s current strategies had been in place for the prior periods, results shown may have been different.
* The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund’s oldest share class. Since the Fund launched more than one class of shares at its inception, Class A shares were used. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/investment-products/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.
The Russell 1000 Growth Index, an unmanaged index, measures the performance of those Russell 1000 Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.
Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.
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Fund at a Glance   (continued)
(Unaudited)
Top 10 holdings (%) (at August 31, 2019)
Microsoft Corp. 6.9
Amazon.com, Inc. 5.8
Apple, Inc. 5.3
Alphabet, Inc., Class A 5.0
Facebook, Inc., Class A 4.0
Visa, Inc., Class A 3.8
Adobe, Inc. 2.9
Nike, Inc., Class B 2.2
PayPal Holdings, Inc. 2.2
Abbott Laboratories 1.9
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments excluding Money Market Funds and investments in derivatives, if any.
For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled “Portfolio of Investments.”
Fund holdings are as of the date given, are subject to change at any time, and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.
Portfolio breakdown (%) (at August 31, 2019)
Common Stocks 99.2
Money Market Funds 0.8
Total 100.0
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments excluding investments in derivatives, if any. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
Equity sector breakdown (%) (at August 31, 2019)
Communication Services 14.6
Consumer Discretionary 15.1
Consumer Staples 2.8
Financials 3.4
Health Care 16.6
Industrials 7.5
Information Technology 37.0
Materials 1.2
Real Estate 1.8
Total 100.0
Percentages indicated are based upon total equity investments. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
 
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Understanding Your Fund’s Expenses
(Unaudited)
As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are shareholder transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing fund costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing your Fund’s expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the “Actual” column is calculated using the Fund’s actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the “Actual” column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare with other funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
March 1, 2019 — August 31, 2019
  Account value at the
beginning of the
period ($)
Account value at the
end of the
period ($)
Expenses paid during
the period ($)
Fund’s annualized
expense ratio (%)
  Actual Hypothetical Actual Hypothetical Actual Hypothetical Actual
Class A 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,069.20 1,019.75 5.43 5.30 1.05
Advisor Class 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,070.00 1,021.00 4.14 4.04 0.80
Class C 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,064.80 1,016.00 9.29 9.07 1.80
Institutional Class 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,070.10 1,021.00 4.14 4.04 0.80
Institutional 2 Class 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,070.30 1,021.35 3.78 3.69 0.73
Institutional 3 Class 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,070.90 1,021.55 3.57 3.49 0.69
Class R 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,067.50 1,018.50 6.72 6.56 1.30
Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund’s most recent fiscal half year and divided by 366.
Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from its investment in underlying funds, including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.
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Portfolio of Investments
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Investments in securities
Common Stocks 98.9%
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Communication Services 14.5%
Entertainment 2.8%
Electronic Arts, Inc.(a) 201,666 18,892,071
Walt Disney Co. (The) 166,177 22,809,455
Total   41,701,526
Interactive Media & Services 9.9%
Alphabet, Inc., Class A(a) 61,037 72,666,380
Alphabet, Inc., Class C(a) 11,653 13,844,929
Facebook, Inc., Class A(a) 314,320 58,359,794
Total   144,871,103
Media 0.6%
DISH Network Corp., Class A(a) 265,257 8,902,025
Wireless Telecommunication Services 1.2%
T-Mobile U.S.A., Inc.(a) 217,432 16,970,568
Total Communication Services 212,445,222
Consumer Discretionary 15.0%
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail 8.8%
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., ADR(a) 127,995 22,402,965
Amazon.com, Inc.(a) 47,550 84,462,589
Booking Holdings, Inc.(a) 10,924 21,481,063
Chewy, Inc., Class A(a) 24,930 822,690
Total   129,169,307
Multiline Retail 1.3%
Target Corp. 181,522 19,430,115
Specialty Retail 2.3%
Burlington Stores, Inc.(a) 86,195 17,453,625
Ulta Beauty, Inc.(a) 69,093 16,425,479
Total   33,879,104
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 2.6%
Canada Goose Holdings, Inc.(a) 136,715 5,099,470
Nike, Inc., Class B 385,050 32,536,725
Total   37,636,195
Total Consumer Discretionary 220,114,721
Consumer Staples 2.7%
Food & Staples Retailing 1.6%
Costco Wholesale Corp. 79,174 23,337,328
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Food Products 1.1%
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A 308,131 17,014,994
Total Consumer Staples 40,352,322
Financials 3.3%
Banks 1.0%
Citigroup, Inc. 231,480 14,895,738
Capital Markets 1.0%
BlackRock, Inc. 35,709 15,089,195
Insurance 1.3%
Allstate Corp. (The) 183,830 18,822,354
Total Financials 48,807,287
Health Care 16.4%
Biotechnology 3.3%
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) 133,770 13,478,665
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.(a) 127,774 9,590,717
Exact Sciences Corp.(a) 79,270 9,450,569
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) 84,968 15,295,939
Total   47,815,890
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 6.8%
Abbott Laboratories 320,088 27,309,908
Baxter International, Inc. 263,362 23,162,688
Danaher Corp. 82,068 11,661,042
Edwards Lifesciences Corp.(a) 97,461 21,620,749
Medtronic PLC 157,190 16,959,229
Total   100,713,616
Health Care Providers & Services 1.8%
Guardant Health, Inc.(a) 77,929 6,821,125
Humana, Inc. 67,265 19,050,121
Total   25,871,246
Life Sciences Tools & Services 2.5%
Bio-Techne Corp. 51,033 9,776,392
Illumina, Inc.(a) 40,777 11,472,201
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. 54,529 15,653,095
Total   36,901,688
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Pharmaceuticals 2.0%
Allergan PLC 45,654 7,291,857
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 456,078 21,923,669
Total   29,215,526
Total Health Care 240,517,966
Industrials 7.5%
Aerospace & Defense 2.6%
L3 Harris Technologies, Inc. 72,134 15,249,849
Northrop Grumman Corp. 59,648 21,942,710
Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc., Class A 20,157 1,624,654
Total   38,817,213
Electrical Equipment 1.1%
AMETEK, Inc. 178,784 15,362,909
Industrial Conglomerates 1.2%
Honeywell International, Inc. 106,438 17,521,824
Machinery 1.2%
Ingersoll-Rand PLC 147,438 17,853,267
Road & Rail 1.4%
Norfolk Southern Corp. 115,523 20,106,778
Total Industrials 109,661,991
Information Technology 36.5%
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 1.5%
Corning, Inc. 319,127 8,887,687
Zebra Technologies Corp., Class A(a) 65,331 13,394,815
Total   22,282,502
IT Services 9.0%
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. 115,936 15,792,802
Fiserv, Inc.(a) 154,351 16,506,296
PayPal Holdings, Inc.(a) 292,353 31,881,095
Square, Inc., Class A(a) 128,537 7,948,728
Twilio, Inc., Class A(a) 39,165 5,109,858
Visa, Inc., Class A 303,215 54,827,336
Total   132,066,115
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 6.0%
Broadcom, Inc. 62,649 17,707,113
Lam Research Corp. 96,409 20,295,059
NVIDIA Corp. 133,163 22,306,134
NXP Semiconductors NV 182,771 18,668,230
Teradyne, Inc. 179,290 9,496,991
Total   88,473,527
Software 14.8%
Adobe, Inc.(a) 150,391 42,787,743
Microsoft Corp. 730,252 100,672,541
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.(a) 89,565 18,237,225
PTC, Inc.(a) 48,568 3,179,747
Salesforce.com, Inc.(a) 151,597 23,659,744
ServiceNow, Inc.(a) 63,391 16,598,299
VMware, Inc., Class A 85,647 12,113,912
Total   217,249,211
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 5.2%
Apple, Inc. 369,472 77,123,585
Total Information Technology 537,194,940
Materials 1.2%
Chemicals 1.2%
Albemarle Corp. 149,909 9,253,882
Eastman Chemical Co. 128,153 8,377,362
Total   17,631,244
Total Materials 17,631,244
Real Estate 1.8%
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) 1.8%
American Tower Corp. 66,772 15,370,247
Equinix, Inc. 20,188 11,230,180
Total   26,600,427
Total Real Estate 26,600,427
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $952,635,980)
1,453,326,120
 
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Money Market Funds 0.8%
  Shares Value ($)
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 2.208%(b),(c) 11,932,947 11,931,754
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $11,931,754)
11,931,754
Total Investments in Securities
(Cost: $964,567,734)
1,465,257,874
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net   5,115,315
Net Assets 1,470,373,189
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) Non-income producing investment.
(b) The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at August 31, 2019.
(c) As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the company’s outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the period ended August 31, 2019 are as follows:
    
Issuer Beginning
shares
Shares
purchased
Shares
sold
Ending
shares
Realized gain
(loss) —
affiliated
issuers ($)
Net change in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation) —
affiliated
issuers ($)
Dividends —
affiliated
issuers ($)
Value —
affiliated
issuers
at end of
period ($)
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 2.208%
  16,199,955 156,789,090 (161,056,098) 11,932,947 203 191,914 11,931,754
Abbreviation Legend
ADR American Depositary Receipt
Fair value measurements
The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund’s assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.
Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date. Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.
Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).
Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).
Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment’s fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.
Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.
Under the direction of the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager’s Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager’s organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Fair value measurements  (continued)
The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments at August 31, 2019:
  Level 1 ($) Level 2 ($) Level 3 ($) Total ($)
Investments in Securities        
Common Stocks        
Communication Services 212,445,222 212,445,222
Consumer Discretionary 220,114,721 220,114,721
Consumer Staples 40,352,322 40,352,322
Financials 48,807,287 48,807,287
Health Care 240,517,966 240,517,966
Industrials 109,661,991 109,661,991
Information Technology 537,194,940 537,194,940
Materials 17,631,244 17,631,244
Real Estate 26,600,427 26,600,427
Total Common Stocks 1,453,326,120 1,453,326,120
Money Market Funds 11,931,754 11,931,754
Total Investments in Securities 1,465,257,874 1,465,257,874
See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Assets  
Investments in securities, at value  
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $952,635,980) $1,453,326,120
Affiliated issuers (cost $11,931,754) 11,931,754
Receivable for:  
Investments sold 7,397,831
Capital shares sold 544,327
Dividends 1,196,444
Foreign tax reclaims 6,814
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager 3,012
Prepaid expenses 7,886
Total assets 1,474,414,188
Liabilities  
Payable for:  
Investments purchased 1,617,998
Capital shares purchased 1,599,059
Management services fees 29,241
Distribution and/or service fees 7,947
Transfer agent fees 189,682
Compensation of board members 497,466
Compensation of chief compliance officer 183
Other expenses 99,423
Total liabilities 4,040,999
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock $1,470,373,189
Represented by  
Paid in capital 891,035,218
Total distributable earnings (loss)   579,337,971
Total - representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock $1,470,373,189
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Class A  
Net assets $931,487,934
Shares outstanding 51,864,945
Net asset value per share $17.96
Maximum sales charge 5.75%
Maximum offering price per share (calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge for Class A shares) $19.06
Advisor Class  
Net assets $26,276,838
Shares outstanding 1,300,740
Net asset value per share $20.20
Class C  
Net assets $43,613,801
Shares outstanding 3,619,363
Net asset value per share $12.05
Institutional Class  
Net assets $431,115,316
Shares outstanding 22,036,778
Net asset value per share $19.56
Institutional 2 Class  
Net assets $14,359,058
Shares outstanding 703,164
Net asset value per share $20.42
Institutional 3 Class  
Net assets $745,975
Shares outstanding 37,920
Net asset value per share $19.67
Class R  
Net assets $22,774,267
Shares outstanding 1,261,046
Net asset value per share $18.06
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Net investment income  
Income:  
Dividends — unaffiliated issuers $6,800,000
Dividends — affiliated issuers 191,914
Foreign taxes withheld (12,984)
Total income 6,978,930
Expenses:  
Management services fees 5,521,330
Distribution and/or service fees  
Class A 1,187,419
Class C 250,168
Class R 60,715
Transfer agent fees  
Class A 621,138
Advisor Class 17,688
Class C 32,737
Institutional Class 309,355
Institutional 2 Class 4,157
Institutional 3 Class 83
Class R 15,882
Compensation of board members 52,949
Custodian fees 8,015
Printing and postage fees 65,944
Registration fees 58,197
Audit fees 13,963
Legal fees 11,786
Compensation of chief compliance officer 168
Other 18,452
Total expenses 8,250,146
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates (622,017)
Total net expenses 7,628,129
Net investment loss (649,199)
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net  
Net realized gain (loss) on:  
Investments — unaffiliated issuers 89,638,078
Investments — affiliated issuers 203
Net realized gain 89,638,281
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments — unaffiliated issuers 14,942,985
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) 14,942,985
Net realized and unrealized gain 104,581,266
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations $103,932,067
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
  Six Months Ended
August 31, 2019
(Unaudited)
Year Ended
February 28, 2019
Operations    
Net investment loss $(649,199) $(2,510,193)
Net realized gain 89,638,281 121,415,653
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) 14,942,985 (53,833,080)
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations 103,932,067 65,072,380
Distributions to shareholders    
Net investment income and net realized gains    
Class A (21,218,104) (92,700,334)
Advisor Class (542,374) (2,500,640)
Class C (1,534,083) (21,242,037)
Institutional Class (9,786,994) (48,574,637)
Institutional 2 Class (284,833) (926,044)
Institutional 3 Class (18,290) (39,559)
Class R (544,681) (2,480,069)
Class T   (432)
Total distributions to shareholders   (33,929,359) (168,463,752)
Decrease in net assets from capital stock activity (123,414,852) (113,505,925)
Total decrease in net assets (53,412,144) (216,897,297)
Net assets at beginning of period 1,523,785,333 1,740,682,630
Net assets at end of period $1,470,373,189 $1,523,785,333
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets   (continued)
  Six Months Ended Year Ended
  August 31, 2019 (Unaudited) February 28, 2019
  Shares Dollars ($) Shares Dollars ($)
Capital stock activity
Class A        
Subscriptions 1,341,665 23,939,267 13,931,715 255,985,558
Distributions reinvested 826,391 14,726,282 3,648,728 62,240,447
Redemptions (4,410,860) (78,980,900) (9,878,792) (175,241,781)
Net increase (decrease) (2,242,804) (40,315,351) 7,701,651 142,984,224
Advisor Class        
Subscriptions 73,017 1,469,307 215,699 4,244,833
Distributions reinvested 27,074 542,288 130,158 2,500,242
Redemptions (164,292) (3,331,882) (351,883) (6,956,623)
Net decrease (64,201) (1,320,287) (6,026) (211,548)
Class C        
Subscriptions 81,485 991,690 320,078 3,907,106
Distributions reinvested 103,240 1,235,781 1,535,594 19,223,307
Redemptions (1,464,512) (17,708,739) (19,119,904) (248,986,743)
Net decrease (1,279,787) (15,481,268) (17,264,232) (225,856,330)
Institutional Class        
Subscriptions 755,073 14,717,116 2,885,192 56,261,008
Distributions reinvested 418,977 8,128,153 2,150,109 40,009,637
Redemptions (4,479,776) (87,846,213) (6,961,211) (132,258,738)
Net decrease (3,305,726) (65,000,944) (1,925,910) (35,988,093)
Institutional 2 Class        
Subscriptions 127,712 2,617,561 316,668 6,320,603
Distributions reinvested 14,061 284,748 47,893 925,648
Redemptions (73,358) (1,493,331) (185,086) (3,628,917)
Net increase 68,415 1,408,978 179,475 3,617,334
Institutional 3 Class        
Subscriptions 9,036 174,685 30,754 592,956
Distributions reinvested 867 16,917 2,123 38,955
Redemptions (13,560) (265,670) (4,535) (87,404)
Net increase (decrease) (3,657) (74,068) 28,342 544,507
Class R        
Subscriptions 91,600 1,650,354 240,337 4,380,576
Distributions reinvested 28,693 514,463 135,316 2,340,222
Redemptions (265,329) (4,796,729) (293,297) (5,313,149)
Net increase (decrease) (145,036) (2,631,912) 82,356 1,407,649
Class T        
Redemptions (231) (3,668)
Net decrease (231) (3,668)
Total net decrease (6,972,796) (123,414,852) (11,204,575) (113,505,925)
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights
The following table is intended to help you understand the Fund’s financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any. Total return and portfolio turnover are not annualized for periods of less than one year. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated without regard to purchase and sales transactions of short-term instruments and certain derivatives, if any. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.
  Net asset value,
beginning of
period
Net
investment
income
(loss)
Net
realized
and
unrealized
gain (loss)
Total from
investment
operations
Distributions
from net
realized
gains
Total
distributions to
shareholders
Class A
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $17.18 (0.01) 1.20 1.19 (0.41) (0.41)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $18.33 (0.03) 0.75 0.72 (1.87) (1.87)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $15.74 (0.01) 3.66 3.65 (1.06) (1.06)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $14.87 0.02 2.84 2.86 (1.99) (1.99)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $20.50 (0.09) (1.73) (1.82) (3.81) (3.81)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $21.22 (0.05) 2.41 2.36 (3.08) (3.08)
Advisor Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $19.26 0.01 1.34 1.35 (0.41) (0.41)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $20.27 0.02 0.85 0.87 (1.88) (1.88)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $17.30 0.03 4.03 4.06 (1.09) (1.09)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $16.13 0.06 3.10 3.16 (1.99) (1.99)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $21.88 (0.05) (1.89) (1.94) (3.81) (3.81)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $22.42 0.01 2.57 2.58 (3.12) (3.12)
Class C
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $11.70 (0.05) 0.81 0.76 (0.41) (0.41)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $13.14 (0.12) 0.53 0.41 (1.85) (1.85)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $11.58 (0.10) 2.66 2.56 (1.00) (1.00)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $11.51 (0.07) 2.13 2.06 (1.99) (1.99)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $16.81 (0.18) (1.34) (1.52) (3.78) (3.78)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $17.94 (0.16) 1.99 1.83 (2.96) (2.96)
Institutional Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $18.66 0.01 1.30 1.31 (0.41) (0.41)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $19.70 0.02 0.82 0.84 (1.88) (1.88)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $16.84 0.03 3.92 3.95 (1.09) (1.09)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $15.74 0.06 3.03 3.09 (1.99) (1.99)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $21.44 (0.04) (1.85) (1.89) (3.81) (3.81)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $22.04 0.01 2.51 2.52 (3.12) (3.12)
Institutional 2 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $19.46 0.02 1.35 1.37 (0.41) (0.41)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $20.45 0.03 0.86 0.89 (1.88) (1.88)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $17.44 0.05 4.06 4.11 (1.10) (1.10)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $16.23 0.08 3.12 3.20 (1.99) (1.99)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $21.96 (0.01) (1.90) (1.91) (3.82) (3.82)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $22.49 0.04 2.58 2.62 (3.15) (3.15)
Institutional 3 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $18.75 0.02 1.31 1.33 (0.41) (0.41)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $19.77 0.04 0.82 0.86 (1.88) (1.88)
Year Ended 2/28/2018(g) $17.10 0.04 3.74 3.78 (1.11) (1.11)
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights  (continued)
  Net
asset
value,
end of
period
Total
return
Total gross
expense
ratio to
average
net assets(a)
Total net
expense
ratio to
average
net assets(a),(b)
Net investment
income (loss)
ratio to
average
net assets
Portfolio
turnover
Net
assets,
end of
period
(000’s)
Class A
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $17.96 6.92% 1.13% (c) 1.05% (c) (0.14%) (c) 18% $931,488
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $17.18 4.19% 1.12% 1.08% (d) (0.16%) 23% $929,808
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $18.33 23.65% 1.12% 1.12% (d) (0.07%) 37% $850,411
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $15.74 20.85% 1.18% (e) 1.17% (d),(e) 0.11% 29% $840,034
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $14.87 (11.07%) 1.24% (f) 1.22% (d),(f) (0.46%) 102% $356,035
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $20.50 12.29% 1.22% (f) 1.22% (d),(f) (0.23%) 53% $543,323
Advisor Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $20.20 7.00% 0.88% (c) 0.80% (c) 0.11% (c) 18% $26,277
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $19.26 4.53% 0.87% 0.83% (d) 0.09% 23% $26,286
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $20.27 23.93% 0.87% 0.87% (d) 0.18% 37% $27,793
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $17.30 21.11% 0.92% (e) 0.92% (d),(e) 0.32% 29% $24,411
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $16.13 (10.88%) 0.98% (f) 0.97% (d),(f) (0.23%) 102% $3,401
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $21.88 12.64% 0.98% (f) 0.97% (d),(f) 0.03% 53% $18,848
Class C
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $12.05 6.48% 1.88% (c) 1.80% (c) (0.89%) (c) 18% $43,614
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $11.70 3.46% 1.86% 1.84% (d) (0.96%) 23% $57,316
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $13.14 22.74% 1.87% 1.87% (d) (0.79%) 37% $291,221
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $11.58 19.89% 1.91% (e) 1.91% (d),(e) (0.63%) 29% $426,640
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $11.51 (11.70%) 1.99% (f) 1.97% (d),(f) (1.21%) 102% $148,420
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $16.81 11.47% 1.97% (f) 1.97% (d),(f) (0.98%) 53% $227,979
Institutional Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $19.56 7.01% 0.88% (c) 0.80% (c) 0.11% (c) 18% $431,115
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $18.66 4.51% 0.87% 0.83% (d) 0.09% 23% $472,922
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $19.70 23.93% 0.87% 0.87% (d) 0.19% 37% $537,229
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $16.84 21.19% 0.90% (e) 0.90% (d),(e) 0.37% 29% $450,897
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $15.74 (10.87%) 0.98% (f) 0.97% (d),(f) (0.22%) 102% $129,655
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $21.44 12.59% 0.98% (f) 0.97% (d),(f) 0.03% 53% $285,397
Institutional 2 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $20.42 7.03% 0.81% (c) 0.73% (c) 0.19% (c) 18% $14,359
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $19.46 4.60% 0.80% 0.76% 0.17% 23% $12,349
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $20.45 24.04% 0.80% 0.80% 0.26% 37% $9,310
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $17.44 21.23% 0.83% (e) 0.83% (e) 0.46% 29% $8,530
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $16.23 (10.72%) 0.83% (f) 0.83% (f) (0.07%) 102% $4,934
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $21.96 12.77% 0.82% (f) 0.82% (f) 0.17% 53% $8,682
Institutional 3 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $19.67 7.09% 0.77% (c) 0.69% (c) 0.23% (c) 18% $746
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $18.75 4.61% 0.77% 0.71% 0.24% 23% $780
Year Ended 2/28/2018(g) $19.77 22.55% 0.76% 0.76% 0.19% 37% $262
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights  (continued)
  Net asset value,
beginning of
period
Net
investment
income
(loss)
Net
realized
and
unrealized
gain (loss)
Total from
investment
operations
Distributions
from net
realized
gains
Total
distributions to
shareholders
Class R
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $17.30 (0.04) 1.21 1.17 (0.41) (0.41)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $18.47 (0.07) 0.76 0.69 (1.86) (1.86)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $15.87 (0.05) 3.67 3.62 (1.02) (1.02)
Year Ended 2/28/2017(h) $14.69 (0.01) 1.30 1.29 (0.11) (0.11)
    
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund’s reported expense ratios.
(b) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(c) Annualized.
(d) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(e) Expenses have been reduced due to a reimbursement of expenses overbilled by a third party. If the reimbursement had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been higher by the percentages shown for each class in the table below. All fee waivers and expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and its affiliates were applied before giving effect to this third party reimbursement.
    
Year Ended Class A Advisor
Class
Class C Institutional
Class
Institutional 2
Class
02/28/2017 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01%
    
(f) Ratios include line of credit interest expense which is less than 0.01%.
(g) Institutional 3 Class shares commenced operations on March 1, 2017. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.
(h) Class R shares commenced operations on October 26, 2016. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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  Net
asset
value,
end of
period
Total
return
Total gross
expense
ratio to
average
net assets(a)
Total net
expense
ratio to
average
net assets(a),(b)
Net investment
income (loss)
ratio to
average
net assets
Portfolio
turnover
Net
assets,
end of
period
(000’s)
Class R
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $18.06 6.75% 1.38% (c) 1.30% (c) (0.39%) (c) 18% $22,774
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $17.30 4.00% 1.37% 1.33% (d) (0.41%) 23% $24,324
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $18.47 23.28% 1.37% 1.37% (d) (0.31%) 37% $24,453
Year Ended 2/28/2017(h) $15.87 8.81% 1.35% (c) 1.35% (c),(d) (0.14%) (c) 29% $26,278
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Notes to Financial Statements
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Note 1. Organization
Columbia Large Cap Growth Fund III (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust.
Fund shares
The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers each of the share classes listed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by the Trust’s organizational documents or by law. Each share class has its own expense and sales charge structure. Different share classes may have different minimum initial investment amounts and pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of distributing such share classes vary. Distributions to shareholders in a liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class.
As described in the Fund’s prospectus, Class A and Class C shares are offered to the general public for investment. Advisor Class, Institutional Class, Institutional 2 Class, Institutional 3 Class and Class R shares are available for purchase through authorized investment professionals to omnibus retirement plans or to institutional and to certain other investors as also described in the Fund’s prospectus. Class C shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 10 years.
Note 2. Summary of significant accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies (ASC 946). The financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security valuation
All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange. Equity securities are valued at the official closing price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets.
Foreign equity securities are valued based on the closing price on the foreign exchange in which such securities are primarily traded. If any foreign equity security closing prices are not readily available, the securities are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are determined at the scheduled closing time of the New York Stock Exchange. Many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange; therefore, the closing prices for securities in such markets or on such exchanges may not fully reflect events that occur after such close but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange. In those situations, foreign securities will be fair valued pursuant to a policy adopted by the Board of Trustees. Under the policy, the Fund may utilize a third party pricing service to determine these fair values. The third-party pricing service takes into account multiple factors, including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange or market, to determine a good faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.
Investments in open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at their latest net asset value.
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August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reflective of market value or reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the quoted or published price for the security.
The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.
GAAP requires disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category. This information is disclosed following the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.
Security transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
Income recognition
Corporate actions and dividend income are generally recorded net of any non-reclaimable tax withholdings, on the ex-dividend date or upon receipt of ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign securities.
The Fund may receive distributions from holdings in equity securities, business development companies (BDCs), exchange-traded funds (ETFs), limited partnerships (LPs), other regulated investment companies (RICs), and real estate investment trusts (REITs), which report information on the tax character of their distributions annually. These distributions are allocated to dividend income, capital gain and return of capital based on actual information reported. Return of capital is recorded as a reduction of the cost basis of securities held. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, return of capital is recorded as a realized gain. With respect to REITs, to the extent actual information has not yet been reported, estimates for return of capital are made by the Fund’s management. Management’s estimates are subsequently adjusted when the actual character of the distributions is disclosed by the REITs, which could result in a proportionate change in return of capital to shareholders.
Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost basis if the Fund still owns the applicable securities on the payment date. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.
Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.
Determination of class net asset value
All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
Federal income tax status
The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its investment company taxable income and net capital gain, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its ordinary income, capital gain net income and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Foreign taxes
The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue such taxes and recoveries, as applicable, based upon its current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.
Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level, based on statutory rates. The Fund accrues for such foreign taxes on realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction, as applicable. The amount, if any, is disclosed as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Distributions to shareholders
Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid semi-annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Guarantees and indemnifications
Under the Trust’s organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund’s contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.
Recent accounting pronouncement
Accounting Standards Update 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement
In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019 and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. After evaluation, management determined to adopt the ASU effective for the period ended August 31, 2019 and all subsequent periods. As a result of the amendments, management implemented disclosure changes which include removal of the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, removal of the policy for the timing of transfers between levels, removal of the description of the Level 3 valuation processes, as well as modifications to the measurement uncertainty disclosure.
Note 3. Fees and other transactions with affiliates
Management services fees
The Fund has entered into a Management Agreement with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial). Under the Management Agreement, the Investment Manager provides the Fund with investment research and advice, as well as administrative and accounting services. The management services fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund’s daily net assets that declines from 0.77% to 0.57% as the Fund’s net assets increase. The annualized effective management services fee rate for the six months ended August 31, 2019 was 0.72% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
Compensation of board members
Members of the Board of Trustees who are not officers or employees of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Deferred Plan), these members of the Board of Trustees may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund’s liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. All amounts payable under the Deferred Plan constitute a general unsecured obligation of the Fund.
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August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer
The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. As disclosed in the Statement of Operations, a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s total compensation is allocated to the Fund, along with other allocations to affiliated registered investment companies managed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates, based on relative net assets.
Transfer agency fees
Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc. (DST) to serve as sub-transfer agent. The Transfer Agent pays the fees of DST for services as sub-transfer agent and DST is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).
The Fund pays the Transfer Agent a monthly transfer agency fee based on the number or the average value of accounts, depending on the type of account. In addition, the Fund pays the Transfer Agent a fee for shareholder services based on the number of accounts or on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund’s shares maintained in omnibus accounts up to the lesser of the amount charged by the financial intermediary or a cap established by the Board of Trustees from time to time.
The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from the Fund for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees. Total transfer agency fees for Institutional 2 Class and Institutional 3 Class shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.07% and 0.02%, respectively, of the average daily net assets attributable to each share class.
For the six months ended August 31, 2019, the Fund’s annualized effective transfer agency fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:
  Effective rate (%)
Class A 0.13
Advisor Class 0.13
Class C 0.13
Institutional Class 0.13
Institutional 2 Class 0.06
Institutional 3 Class 0.02
Class R 0.13
An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class’s initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agency fees. These minimum account balance fees are remitted to the Fund and recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended August 31, 2019, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Fund.
Distribution and service fees
The Fund has entered into an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. The Board of Trustees has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.
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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly combined distribution and service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares of the Fund. Also under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares of the Fund and a monthly distribution fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rates of 0.75% and 0.50% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C and Class R shares of the Fund, respectively.
Sales charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC), received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares for the six months ended August 31, 2019, if any, are listed below:
  Front End (%) CDSC (%) Amount ($)
Class A 5.75 0.50 - 1.00 (a) 71,119
Class C 1.00 (b) 708
    
(a) This charge is imposed on certain investments of between $1 million and $50 million redeemed within 18 months after purchase, as follows: 1.00% if redeemed within 12 months after purchase, and 0.50% if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase, with certain limited exceptions.
(b) This charge applies to redemptions within 12 months after purchase, with certain limited exceptions.
The Fund’s other share classes are not subject to sales charges.
Expenses waived/reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates
The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the period(s) disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees, so that the Fund’s net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund’s custodian, do not exceed the following annual rate(s) as a percentage of the class’ average daily net assets:
  Fee rate(s) contractual
through
June 30, 2020
Class A 1.05
Advisor Class 0.80
Class C 1.80
Institutional Class 0.80
Institutional 2 Class 0.73
Institutional 3 Class 0.69
Class R 1.30
Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, infrequent and/or unusual expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board of Trustees. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from the Investment Manager, certain of its affiliates and the Fund. Any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed under the expense reimbursement arrangements described above are not recoverable by the Investment Manager or its affiliates in future periods.
Note 4. Federal tax information
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.
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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
At August 31, 2019, the approximate cost of all investments for federal income tax purposes and the aggregate gross approximate unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:
Federal
tax cost ($)
Gross unrealized
appreciation ($)
Gross unrealized
(depreciation) ($)
Net unrealized
appreciation ($)
964,568,000 533,439,000 (32,749,000) 500,690,000
Tax cost of investments and unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) may also include timing differences that do not constitute adjustments to tax basis.
Under current tax rules, regulated investment companies can elect to treat certain late-year ordinary losses incurred and post-October capital losses (capital losses realized after October 31) as arising on the first day of the following taxable year. The Fund will elect to treat the following late-year ordinary losses and post-October capital losses at February 28, 2019 as arising on March 1, 2019.
Late year
ordinary losses ($)
Post-October
capital losses ($)
254,472 7,551,929
Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions in the Fund that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management’s conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Note 5. Portfolio information
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term investments and derivatives, if any, aggregated to $272,782,497 and $435,287,986, respectively, for the six months ended August 31, 2019. The amount of purchase and sale activity impacts the portfolio turnover rate reported in the Financial Highlights.
Note 6. Affiliated money market fund
The Fund invests in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds (the Affiliated MMF). The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as Dividends - affiliated issuers in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the Affiliated MMF. The Affiliated MMF prices its shares with a floating net asset value. In addition, the Board of Trustees of the Affiliated MMF may impose a fee on redemptions (sometimes referred to as a liquidity fee) or temporarily suspend redemptions (sometimes referred to as imposing a redemption gate) in the event its liquidity falls below regulatory limits.
Note 7. Interfund lending
Pursuant to an exemptive order granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund participates in a program (the Interfund Program) allowing each participating Columbia Fund (each, a Participating Fund) to lend money directly to and, except for closed-end funds and money market funds, borrow money directly from other Participating Funds for temporary purposes. The amounts eligible for borrowing and lending under the Interfund Program are subject to certain restrictions.
Interfund loans are subject to the risk that the borrowing fund could be unable to repay the loan when due, and a delay in repayment to the lending fund could result in lost opportunities and/or additional lending costs. The exemptive order is subject to conditions intended to mitigate conflicts of interest arising from the Investment Manager’s relationship with each Participating Fund.
The Fund did not borrow or lend money under the Interfund Program during the six months ended August 31, 2019.
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August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Note 8. Line of credit
The Fund has access to a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by Citibank, N.A., HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager or an affiliated investment manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $1 billion. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the federal funds effective rate, (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate and (iii) the overnight bank funding rate, plus in each case, 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the unused amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.15% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations. This agreement expires annually in December unless extended or renewed.
The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended August 31, 2019.
Note 9. Significant risks
Shareholder concentration risk
At August 31, 2019, one unaffiliated shareholder of record owned 25.0% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund. In the case of a large redemption, the Fund may be forced to sell investments at inopportune times, including its liquid positions, which may result in Fund losses and the Fund holding a higher percentage of less liquid positions. Large redemptions could result in decreased economies of scale and increased operating expenses for non-redeeming Fund shareholders.
Technology and technology-related investment risk
The Fund may be more susceptible to the particular risks that may affect companies in the information technology sector, as well as other technology-related sectors (collectively, the technology sectors) than if it were invested in a wider variety of companies in unrelated sectors. Companies in the technology sectors are subject to certain risks, including the risk that new services, equipment or technologies will not be accepted by consumers and businesses or will become rapidly obsolete. Performance of such companies may be affected by factors including obtaining and protecting patents (or the failure to do so) and significant competitive pressures, including aggressive pricing of their products or services, new market entrants, competition for market share and short product cycles due to an accelerated rate of technological developments. Such competitive pressures may lead to limited earnings and/or falling profit margins. As a result, the value of their securities may fall or fail to rise. In addition, many technology sector companies have limited operating histories and prices of these companies’ securities historically have been more volatile than other securities, especially over the short term.
Note 10. Subsequent events
Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
Note 11. Information regarding pending and settled legal proceedings
Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Fund is not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund. Ameriprise Financial is required to make quarterly (10-Q), annual (10-K) and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased Fund redemptions, reduced sale of Fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Fund. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.
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 Approval of Management Agreement
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (Columbia Threadneedle or the Investment Manager, and together with its domestic and global affiliates, Columbia Threadneedle Investments), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), serves as the investment manager to Columbia Large Cap Growth Fund III (the Fund). Under a management agreement (the Management Agreement), Columbia Threadneedle provides investment advice and other services to the Fund and other funds distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (collectively, the Funds).
On an annual basis, the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the Board), including the independent Board members (the Independent Trustees), considers renewal of the Management Agreement. Columbia Threadneedle prepared detailed reports for the Board and its Contracts Committee in November 2018 and January, March, April and June 2019, including reports providing the results of analyses performed by an independent organization, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (Broadridge), and a comprehensive response to items of information requested by independent legal counsel to the Independent Trustees (Independent Legal Counsel) in a letter to the Investment Manager, to assist the Board in making this determination. Many of the materials presented at these meetings were first supplied in draft form to designated independent Board representatives, i.e., Independent Legal Counsel, Fund Counsel, the Chair of the Board (who is an Independent Trustee) and the Chair of the Contracts Committee (who is an Independent Trustee), and the final materials were revised to include information reflective of discussion and subsequent requests made by the Contracts Committee. In addition, throughout the year, the Board (or its committees) regularly meets with portfolio management teams and senior management personnel and reviews information prepared by Columbia Threadneedle addressing the services Columbia Threadneedle provides and Fund performance. The Board also accords appropriate weight to the work, deliberations and conclusions of the various committees, such as the Contracts Committee, the Investment Review Committee, the Audit Committee and the Compliance Committee in determining whether to continue the Management Agreement.
The Board, at its June 17-19, 2019 in-person Board meeting (the June Meeting), considered the renewal of the Management Agreement for an additional one-year term. At the June Meeting, Independent Legal Counsel reviewed with the Independent Trustees various factors relevant to the Board’s consideration of management agreements and the Board’s legal responsibilities related to such consideration. Following an analysis and discussion of the factors identified below, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, approved the renewal of the Management Agreement.
Nature, extent and quality of services provided by Columbia Threadneedle
The Board analyzed various reports and presentations it had received detailing the services performed by Columbia Threadneedle, as well as its history, reputation, expertise, resources and capabilities, and the qualifications of its personnel.
The Board specifically considered the many developments during recent years concerning the services provided by Columbia Threadneedle, including, in particular, the organization and depth of the equity and credit research departments. The Board further observed the enhancements to the investment risk management department’s processes, systems and oversight, over the past several years, as well as planned 2019 initiatives. The Board also took into account the broad scope of services provided by Columbia Threadneedle to each Fund, including, among other services, investment, risk and compliance oversight. The Board also took into account the information it received concerning Columbia Threadneedle’s ability to attract and retain key portfolio management personnel and that it has sufficient resources to provide competitive and adequate compensation to investment personnel.
In connection with the Board’s evaluation of the overall package of services provided by Columbia Threadneedle, the Board also considered the nature, quality and range of administrative services provided to the Fund by Columbia Threadneedle, as well as the achievements in 2018 in the performance of administrative services, and noted the various enhancements anticipated for 2019. In evaluating the quality of services provided under the Management Agreement, the Board also took into account the organization and strength of the Fund’s and its service providers’ compliance programs. In addition, the Board reviewed the financial condition of Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates and each entity’s ability to carry out its responsibilities under the Management Agreement and the Fund’s other service agreements with affiliates of Ameriprise Financial, observing the financial strength of Ameriprise Financial, with its relatively strong cash position and solid balance sheet.
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The Board also discussed the acceptability of the terms of the Management Agreement (including the relatively broad scope of services required to be performed by Columbia Threadneedle), noting that no material changes are proposed from the form of agreement previously approved. They also noted the wide array of legal and compliance services provided to the Funds under the Management Agreement. It was also observed that the services being performed under the Management Agreement were of a reasonably high quality.
Based on the foregoing, and based on other information received (both oral and written, including the information on investment performance referenced below) and other considerations, the Board concluded that Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates are in a position to continue to provide a high quality and level of services to the Fund.
Investment performance
For purposes of evaluating the nature, extent and quality of services provided under the Management Agreement, the Board carefully reviewed the investment performance of the Fund. In this regard, the Board considered detailed reports providing the results of analyses performed by an independent organization showing, for various periods (including since manager inception): the performance of the Fund, the performance of a benchmark index, the percentage ranking of the Fund among its comparison group, the product score of the Fund (taking into account performance relative to peers and benchmarks) and the net assets of the Fund. The Board observed the Fund’s underperformance for certain periods, noting that appropriate steps (such as increased scrutiny of Fund research tools) had been taken or are contemplated to help improve the Fund’s performance.
Comparative fees, costs of services provided and the profits realized by Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund
The Board reviewed comparative fees and the costs of services provided under the Management Agreement. The Board members considered detailed comparative information set forth in an annual report on fees and expenses, including, among other things, data (based on analyses conducted by an independent organization) showing a comparison of the Fund’s expenses with median expenses paid by funds in its comparative peer universe, as well as data showing the Fund’s contribution to Columbia Threadneedle’s profitability. The Board reviewed the fees charged to comparable institutional or other accounts/vehicles managed by Columbia Threadneedle and discussed differences in how the products are managed and operated, noting no unreasonable differences in the levels of contractual management fees.
The Board considered the reports of its independent fee consultant, JDL Consultants, LLC (JDL), which assisted in the Board’s analysis of the Funds’ performance and expenses, the reasonableness of Columbia Threadneedle’s profitability, particularly in comparison to industry competitors, the reasonableness of the Funds’ fee rates, and JDL’s conclusion that the management fees being charged to the Fund are reasonable. The Board accorded particular weight to the notion that the primary objective of the level of fees is to achieve a rational pricing model applied consistently across the various product lines in the Fund family, while assuring that the overall fees for each Fund (with certain defined exceptions) are generally in line with the "pricing philosophy" currently in effect (i.e., that Fund total expense ratios, in general, approximate or are lower than the median expense ratios of funds in the same Lipper comparison universe). The Board took into account that the Fund’s total expense ratio (after considering proposed expense caps/waivers) was below the peer universe’s median expense ratio shown in the reports. Based on its review, the Board concluded that the Fund’s management fee was fair and reasonable in light of the extent and quality of services that the Fund receives.
The Board also considered the profitability of Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates in connection with Columbia Threadneedle providing management services to the Fund. In this regard, the Independent Trustees referred to their detailed analysis of the Profitability Report, discussing the profitability to Columbia Threadneedle and Ameriprise Financial from managing, operating and distributing the Funds. The Board considered that in 2018 the Board had concluded that 2017 profitability was reasonable and that the 2019 information shows that the profitability generated by Columbia Threadneedle in 2018 only slightly increased from 2017 levels. The Board also noted JDL’s report and its conclusion that 2018 Columbia Threadneedle profitability relative to industry competitors was reasonable. It also took into account the indirect economic benefits flowing to Columbia Threadneedle or its affiliates in connection with managing or distributing the Funds, such as the enhanced ability to offer various other financial products to Ameriprise Financial customers, soft dollar benefits and overall
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reputational advantages. The Board noted that the fees paid by the Fund should permit the Investment Manager to offer competitive compensation to its personnel, make necessary investments in its business and earn an appropriate profit. The Board concluded that profitability levels were reasonable.
Economies of scale to be realized
The Board also considered the economies of scale that might be realized by the Fund as its net asset level grows and took note of the extent to which Fund shareholders might also benefit from such growth. In this regard, the Board took into account that management fees decline as Fund assets exceed various breakpoints, all of which have not been surpassed. The Board concluded that the breakpoints in the management fee rate schedule satisfactorily provides for the sharing of economies of scale, as they allow for adequate opportunity for shareholders to realize benefits (fee breaks) as Fund assets grow.
Based on the foregoing, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, concluded that the management fees were fair and reasonable in light of the extent and quality of services provided. In reaching this conclusion, no single factor was determinative. On June 19, 2019, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, approved the renewal of the Management Agreement.
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P.O. Box 219104
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Columbia Threadneedle Investments (Columbia Threadneedle) is the global brand name of the Columbia and Threadneedle group of companies. All rights reserved.
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SemiAnnual Report
August 31, 2019
Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund
Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s annual and semiannual shareholder reports like this one will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Fund’s website (columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/), and each time a report is posted you will be notified by mail and provided with a website address to access the report.
If you have already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Fund electronically at any time by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank) or, for Fund shares held directly with the Fund, by calling 800.345.6611 or by enrolling in “eDelivery” by logging into your account at columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/.
You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you invest through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you invest directly with the Fund, you can call 800.345.6611 to let the Fund know you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive paper reports will apply to all Columbia Funds held in your account if you invest through a financial intermediary or all Columbia Funds held with the fund complex if you invest directly with the Fund.
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Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund (the Fund) mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address, unless such shareholder elected to receive shareholder reports from the Fund electronically. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.
Proxy voting policies and procedures
The policy of the Board of Trustees is to vote the proxies of the companies in which the Fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31st for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30th of that year, and is available without charge by visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/, or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.
Quarterly schedule of investments
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT, and for reporting periods ended prior to March 31, 2019, on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q and Form N-PORT filings are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. The Fund’s complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q or Form N-PORT, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
Additional Fund information
For more information about the Fund, please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.
Fund investment manager
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager)
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund distributor
Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund transfer agent
Columbia Management Investment Services Corp.
P.O. Box 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
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Fund at a Glance
(Unaudited)
Investment objective
The Fund seeks total return before fees and expenses that corresponds to the total return of the Standard & Poor’s (S&P) MidCap 400 Index.
Portfolio management
Christopher Lo, CFA
Lead Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2014
Vadim Shteyn
Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2011
Morningstar style boxTM
The Morningstar Style Box is based on a fund’s portfolio holdings. For equity funds, the vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the stocks owned, and the horizontal axis shows investment style (value, blend, or growth). Information shown is based on the most recent data provided by Morningstar.
© 2019 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.
Average annual total returns (%) (for the period ended August 31, 2019)
    Inception 6 Months
cumulative
1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
Class A 05/31/00 -0.91 -6.89 6.72 12.34
Institutional Class 03/31/00 -0.74 -6.60 6.99 12.62
Institutional 2 Class* 11/08/12 -0.79 -6.63 6.98 12.63
Institutional 3 Class* 03/01/17 -0.76 -6.60 6.99 12.62
S&P MidCap 400 Index   -0.67 -6.43 7.22 12.85
All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ or calling 800.345.6611.
* The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund’s oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/investment-products/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.
The S&P MidCap 400 Index is a market-value weighted index that tracks the performance of 400 mid-cap U.S. companies.
Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.
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Fund at a Glance   (continued)
(Unaudited)
Top 10 holdings (%) (at August 31, 2019)
STERIS PLC 0.8
NVR, Inc. 0.7
Teledyne Technologies, Inc. 0.7
Zebra Technologies Corp., Class A 0.7
Alleghany Corp. 0.7
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. 0.6
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. 0.6
Camden Property Trust 0.6
Factset Research Systems, Inc. 0.6
WR Berkley Corp. 0.6
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments excluding Money Market Funds and investments in derivatives, if any.
For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled “Portfolio of Investments.”
Fund holdings are as of the date given, are subject to change at any time, and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.
Portfolio breakdown (%) (at August 31, 2019)
Common Stocks 99.0
Money Market Funds 1.0
Total 100.0
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments excluding investments in derivatives, if any. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
Equity sector breakdown (%) (at August 31, 2019)
Communication Services 2.5
Consumer Discretionary 13.0
Consumer Staples 2.7
Energy 2.3
Financials 16.3
Health Care 9.9
Industrials 15.5
Information Technology 15.3
Materials 6.3
Real Estate 11.2
Utilities 5.0
Total 100.0
Percentages indicated are based upon total equity investments. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
 
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Understanding Your Fund’s Expenses
(Unaudited)
As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are shareholder transaction costs, which may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing fund costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing your Fund’s expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the “Actual” column is calculated using the Fund’s actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the “Actual” column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare with other funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
March 1, 2019 — August 31, 2019
  Account value at the
beginning of the
period ($)
Account value at the
end of the
period ($)
Expenses paid during
the period ($)
Fund’s annualized
expense ratio (%)
  Actual Hypothetical Actual Hypothetical Actual Hypothetical Actual
Class A 1,000.00 1,000.00 990.90 1,022.75 2.24 2.28 0.45
Institutional Class 1,000.00 1,000.00 992.60 1,024.00 1.00 1.01 0.20
Institutional 2 Class 1,000.00 1,000.00 992.10 1,024.00 1.00 1.01 0.20
Institutional 3 Class 1,000.00 1,000.00 992.40 1,024.00 1.00 1.01 0.20
Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund’s most recent fiscal half year and divided by 366.
Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from its investment in underlying funds, including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.
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Portfolio of Investments
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Investments in securities
Common Stocks 99.0%
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Communication Services 2.5%
Entertainment 1.0%
Cinemark Holdings, Inc. 248,713 9,490,888
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.(a) 325,990 22,659,565
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., Class A 101,900 7,278,717
Total   39,429,170
Interactive Media & Services 0.2%
Cars.com Inc(a) 143,060 1,274,665
Yelp, Inc.(a) 153,050 5,128,705
Total   6,403,370
Media 1.2%
AMC Networks, Inc., Class A(a) 105,784 5,130,524
Cable One, Inc. 11,574 15,018,654
John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Class A 105,164 4,679,798
Meredith Corp. 93,518 4,094,218
New York Times Co. (The), Class A 331,579 9,682,107
TEGNA, Inc. 504,950 7,225,834
Total   45,831,135
Wireless Telecommunication Services 0.1%
Telephone & Data Systems, Inc. 219,305 5,526,486
Total Communication Services 97,190,161
Consumer Discretionary 12.9%
Auto Components 1.0%
Adient PLC 203,020 4,094,913
Dana, Inc. 335,880 4,275,752
Delphi Technologies PLC 205,290 2,715,987
Gentex Corp. 596,506 15,867,060
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The) 542,570 6,223,278
Visteon Corp.(a) 65,990 4,551,330
Total   37,728,320
Automobiles 0.1%
Thor Industries, Inc. 122,084 5,604,877
Distributors 0.5%
Pool Corp. 92,830 18,229,955
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Diversified Consumer Services 1.0%
Adtalem Global Education, Inc.(a) 132,058 5,641,518
Graham Holdings Co., Class B 10,152 7,147,617
Service Corp. International 425,341 19,693,288
Sotheby’s (a) 77,242 4,460,726
Weight Watchers International, Inc.(a) 90,690 2,719,793
Total   39,662,942
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 4.3%
Boyd Gaming Corp. 186,490 4,483,220
Brinker International, Inc. 87,519 3,325,722
Caesars Entertainment Corp.(a) 1,365,970 15,722,315
Cheesecake Factory, Inc. (The) 97,075 3,687,879
Churchill Downs, Inc. 82,570 10,177,578
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. 56,120 9,282,248
Domino’s Pizza, Inc. 95,930 21,760,761
Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. 192,890 15,901,852
Eldorado Resorts, Inc.(a) 151,880 5,848,899
International Speedway Corp., Class A 55,679 2,506,669
Jack in the Box, Inc. 60,250 5,140,530
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp. 91,029 8,974,549
Papa John’s International, Inc. 52,660 2,620,362
Penn National Gaming, Inc.(a) 248,790 4,769,304
Scientific Games Corp., Class A(a) 130,130 2,404,802
Six Flags Entertainment Corp. 167,150 9,890,266
Texas Roadhouse, Inc. 155,920 8,023,643
Wendy’s Co. (The) 425,368 9,358,096
Wyndham Destinations, Inc. 218,500 9,688,290
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. 227,080 11,667,370
Total   165,234,355
Household Durables 1.8%
Helen of Troy Ltd.(a) 58,380 8,961,914
KB Home 197,326 5,542,887
NVR, Inc.(a) 7,872 28,331,328
Tempur Sealy International, Inc.(a) 107,304 8,275,284
Toll Brothers, Inc. 308,916 11,179,670
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
TRI Pointe Group, Inc.(a) 331,910 4,646,740
Tupperware Brands Corp. 113,750 1,479,888
Total   68,417,711
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail 0.3%
GrubHub, Inc.(a) 214,510 12,729,023
Leisure Products 0.7%
Brunswick Corp. 203,230 9,470,518
Mattel, Inc.(a) 806,200 7,900,760
Polaris, Inc. 133,984 10,989,368
Total   28,360,646
Multiline Retail 0.2%
Dillard’s, Inc., Class A 41,590 2,433,847
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.(a) 121,500 6,737,175
Total   9,171,022
Specialty Retail 2.2%
Aaron’s, Inc. 157,949 10,126,110
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. 381,864 6,422,953
AutoNation, Inc.(a) 133,250 6,324,045
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. 308,290 2,981,164
Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. 157,620 5,365,385
Five Below, Inc.(a) 130,610 16,048,051
Foot Locker, Inc. 264,230 9,562,484
Michaels Companies, Inc. (The)(a) 210,420 1,193,081
Murphy U.S.A., Inc.(a) 69,830 6,242,802
Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.(a) 281,430 3,441,889
Signet Jewelers Ltd. 121,810 1,490,954
Urban Outfitters, Inc.(a) 160,050 3,746,771
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. 183,928 12,102,462
Total   85,048,151
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 0.8%
Carter’s, Inc. 105,512 9,652,238
Deckers Outdoor Corp.(a) 68,012 10,028,369
Skechers U.S.A., Inc., Class A(a) 313,650 9,930,159
Total   29,610,766
Total Consumer Discretionary 499,797,768
Consumer Staples 2.7%
Beverages 0.2%
Boston Beer Co., Inc. (The), Class A(a) 20,420 8,952,536
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Food & Staples Retailing 0.5%
Casey’s General Stores, Inc. 85,490 14,349,496
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.(a) 275,300 4,941,635
Total   19,291,131
Food Products 1.6%
Flowers Foods, Inc. 429,371 9,789,659
Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (The)(a) 209,050 3,982,403
Ingredion, Inc. 155,646 12,026,766
Lancaster Colony Corp. 45,575 6,649,392
Post Holdings, Inc.(a) 155,691 15,520,836
Sanderson Farms, Inc. 45,500 6,807,710
Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. 44,159 1,619,752
TreeHouse Foods, Inc.(a) 131,030 6,636,670
Total   63,033,188
Household Products 0.2%
Energizer Holdings, Inc. 148,403 5,713,516
Personal Products 0.2%
Edgewell Personal Care Co.(a) 126,333 3,517,111
Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc., Class A 129,500 5,260,290
Total   8,777,401
Total Consumer Staples 105,767,772
Energy 2.3%
Energy Equipment & Services 0.7%
Apergy Corp.(a) 180,630 4,692,767
Core Laboratories NV 103,520 4,098,357
McDermott International, Inc.(a) 423,980 2,001,186
Oceaneering International, Inc.(a) 230,896 2,992,412
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. 486,723 4,210,154
Transocean Ltd.(a) 1,184,830 5,390,976
Valaris PLC 459,468 2,141,121
Total   25,526,973
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 1.6%
Callon Petroleum Co.(a) 531,930 2,186,232
Chesapeake Energy Corp.(a) 2,440,250 3,513,960
CNX Resources Corp.(a) 456,210 3,635,994
EQT Corp. 596,340 6,064,778
Equitrans Midstream Corp. 476,150 6,423,263
Matador Resources Co.(a) 242,200 3,790,430
 
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Murphy Oil Corp. 355,980 6,489,515
Oasis Petroleum, Inc.(a) 631,340 1,969,781
PBF Energy, Inc., Class A 279,720 6,629,364
QEP Resources, Inc. 555,580 1,977,865
Range Resources Corp. 486,510 1,731,976
Southwestern Energy Co.(a) 1,263,020 1,995,572
World Fuel Services Corp. 156,960 6,027,264
WPX Energy, Inc.(a) 926,410 9,968,171
Total   62,404,165
Total Energy 87,931,138
Financials 16.1%
Banks 6.9%
Associated Banc-Corp. 382,539 7,360,050
BancorpSouth Bank 214,650 5,922,194
Bank of Hawaii Corp. 95,666 7,909,665
Bank OZK 282,140 7,279,212
Cathay General Bancorp 178,235 5,915,620
Commerce Bancshares, Inc. 229,546 13,100,190
Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. 147,259 12,223,970
East West Bancorp, Inc. 339,697 13,971,738
First Financial Bankshares, Inc. 316,720 9,697,966
First Horizon National Corp. 736,030 11,651,355
FNB Corp. 757,940 8,147,855
Fulton Financial Corp. 393,995 6,284,220
Hancock Whitney Corp. 200,061 7,024,142
Home Bancshares, Inc. 360,730 6,392,136
International Bancshares Corp. 127,162 4,525,696
PacWest Bancorp 277,350 9,452,088
Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. 168,840 8,892,803
Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. 154,905 10,056,433
Signature Bank 128,591 15,000,140
Sterling Bancorp 489,100 9,327,137
Synovus Financial Corp. 367,595 13,064,326
TCF Financial Corp. 361,704 13,947,306
Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc.(a) 117,340 6,322,279
Trustmark Corp. 151,100 4,937,948
UMB Financial Corp. 103,070 6,423,322
Umpqua Holdings Corp. 514,590 8,084,209
United Bankshares, Inc. 238,340 8,789,979
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Valley National Bancorp 774,281 8,137,693
Webster Financial Corp. 215,055 9,625,862
Wintrust Financial Corp. 132,250 8,309,267
Total   267,776,801
Capital Markets 2.6%
Eaton Vance Corp. 266,232 11,479,924
Evercore, Inc., Class A 95,840 7,644,198
Factset Research Systems, Inc. 89,254 24,285,121
Federated Investors, Inc., Class B 224,420 7,190,417
Interactive Brokers Group, Inc., Class A 175,240 8,271,328
Janus Henderson Group PLC 382,597 7,311,429
Legg Mason, Inc. 202,120 7,435,995
SEI Investments Co. 299,015 17,196,352
Stifel Financial Corp. 165,160 8,822,847
Total   99,637,611
Consumer Finance 0.5%
Green Dot Corp., Class A(a) 111,650 3,414,257
Navient Corp. 497,090 6,332,927
SLM Corp. 1,008,890 8,515,031
Total   18,262,215
Insurance 5.5%
Alleghany Corp.(a) 33,708 25,257,741
American Financial Group, Inc. 165,367 16,697,106
Brighthouse Financial, Inc.(a) 270,290 9,530,425
Brown & Brown, Inc. 546,366 20,155,442
CNO Financial Group, Inc. 373,430 5,407,266
First American Financial Corp. 261,635 15,292,566
Genworth Financial, Inc., Class A(a) 1,174,700 5,203,921
Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (The) 94,990 12,647,919
Kemper Corp. 145,861 10,207,353
Mercury General Corp. 63,301 3,386,604
Old Republic International Corp. 664,636 15,525,897
Primerica, Inc. 98,825 11,776,975
Reinsurance Group of America, Inc. 146,009 22,481,006
RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. 103,060 18,607,483
WR Berkley Corp. 337,634 24,056,422
Total   216,234,126
 
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance 0.6%
LendingTree, Inc.(a) 17,430 5,404,869
New York Community Bancorp, Inc. 1,090,764 12,587,417
Washington Federal, Inc. 187,749 6,683,864
Total   24,676,150
Total Financials 626,586,903
Health Care 9.8%
Biotechnology 0.7%
Exelixis, Inc.(a) 704,300 13,980,355
Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) 45,740 4,158,223
United Therapeutics Corp.(a) 102,248 8,441,595
Total   26,580,173
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 4.1%
Avanos Medical, Inc.(a) 110,870 3,678,667
Cantel Medical Corp. 84,810 7,796,583
Globus Medical, Inc., Class A(a) 178,670 9,124,677
Haemonetics Corp.(a) 119,510 15,958,170
Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. 155,844 16,781,282
ICU Medical, Inc.(a) 38,970 6,303,398
Inogen, Inc.(a) 41,970 1,946,149
Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp.(a) 165,580 9,938,112
LivaNova PLC(a) 112,780 8,755,111
Masimo Corp.(a) 114,570 17,557,852
NuVasive, Inc.(a) 121,100 7,692,272
STERIS PLC 197,338 30,468,987
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. 171,510 24,947,845
Total   160,949,105
Health Care Providers & Services 2.2%
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.(a) 207,020 5,477,749
Amedisys, Inc.(a) 68,060 8,760,003
Chemed Corp. 37,200 15,974,796
Covetrus, Inc.(a) 224,200 2,979,618
Encompass Health Corp. 230,720 14,025,469
HealthEquity, Inc.(a) 162,150 9,625,224
Mednax, Inc.(a) 201,972 4,257,570
Molina Healthcare, Inc.(a) 146,150 19,040,422
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Patterson Companies, Inc. 193,240 3,230,973
Tenet Healthcare Corp.(a) 194,970 4,221,100
Total   87,592,924
Health Care Technology 0.4%
Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc.(a) 388,453 3,527,153
Medidata Solutions, Inc.(a) 145,310 13,307,490
Total   16,834,643
Life Sciences Tools & Services 1.8%
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Class A(a) 46,761 15,791,657
Bio-Techne Corp. 88,391 16,933,064
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.(a) 113,788 14,928,986
Pra Health Sciences, Inc.(a) 137,930 13,633,001
Syneos Health, Inc.(a) 142,870 7,504,961
Total   68,791,669
Pharmaceuticals 0.6%
Catalent, Inc.(a) 340,090 17,936,346
Mallinckrodt PLC(a) 195,620 506,656
Prestige Consumer Healthcare, Inc.(a) 120,890 3,853,973
Total   22,296,975
Total Health Care 383,045,489
Industrials 15.3%
Aerospace & Defense 1.2%
Axon Enterprise, Inc.(a) 138,000 8,275,860
Curtiss-Wright Corp. 99,830 12,243,151
Teledyne Technologies, Inc.(a) 84,570 26,097,456
Total   46,616,467
Air Freight & Logistics 0.4%
XPO Logistics, Inc.(a) 214,620 15,207,973
Airlines 0.3%
JetBlue Airways Corp.(a) 702,386 12,165,325
Building Products 0.9%
Lennox International, Inc. 82,382 20,906,904
Resideo Technologies, Inc.(a) 286,370 3,946,179
Trex Company, Inc.(a) 136,540 11,678,266
Total   36,531,349
 
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Commercial Services & Supplies 1.6%
Brink’s Co. (The) 116,390 8,758,348
Clean Harbors, Inc.(a) 118,660 8,727,443
Deluxe Corp. 101,852 4,693,340
Healthcare Services Group, Inc. 172,880 3,898,444
Herman Miller, Inc. 137,269 5,803,733
HNI Corp. 101,155 3,155,024
MSA Safety, Inc. 82,176 8,680,251
Stericycle, Inc.(a) 199,730 8,965,880
Tetra Tech, Inc. 127,740 10,362,269
Total   63,044,732
Construction & Engineering 1.4%
AECOM (a) 367,235 13,029,498
Dycom Industries, Inc.(a) 73,480 3,269,860
EMCOR Group, Inc. 130,920 11,447,645
Fluor Corp. 326,580 5,770,669
Granite Construction, Inc. 109,262 3,107,411
MasTec, Inc.(a) 144,210 9,066,483
Valmont Industries, Inc. 51,011 6,911,990
Total   52,603,556
Electrical Equipment 1.3%
Acuity Brands, Inc. 93,140 11,680,687
EnerSys 100,030 5,601,680
Hubbell, Inc. 127,225 16,684,286
nVent Electric PLC 370,960 7,515,650
Regal Beloit Corp. 99,934 7,085,321
Total   48,567,624
Industrial Conglomerates 0.5%
Carlisle Companies, Inc. 133,174 19,304,903
Machinery 4.2%
AGCO Corp. 150,541 10,405,394
Colfax Corp.(a) 222,240 6,044,928
Crane Co. 118,805 9,057,693
Donaldson Co., Inc. 297,635 14,393,629
Graco, Inc. 388,646 17,710,598
ITT, Inc. 204,922 11,664,160
Kennametal, Inc. 192,296 5,747,727
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. 146,575 12,101,232
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Nordson Corp. 120,676 16,407,109
Oshkosh Corp. 163,180 11,466,659
Terex Corp. 146,235 3,631,015
Timken Co. (The) 159,895 6,424,581
Toro Co. (The) 248,410 17,888,004
Trinity Industries, Inc. 303,036 5,294,039
Woodward, Inc. 130,477 14,071,945
Total   162,308,713
Marine 0.2%
Kirby Corp.(a) 125,828 9,259,683
Professional Services 0.7%
ASGN, Inc.(a) 123,230 7,698,178
Insperity, Inc. 87,620 8,679,637
ManpowerGroup, Inc. 139,617 11,412,294
Total   27,790,109
Road & Rail 1.9%
Avis Budget Group, Inc.(a) 148,830 3,686,519
Genesee & Wyoming, Inc., Class A(a) 131,904 14,625,516
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, Inc. 290,910 9,931,667
Landstar System, Inc. 93,738 10,453,662
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. 151,140 24,750,686
Ryder System, Inc. 124,400 5,992,348
Werner Enterprises, Inc. 101,134 3,305,059
Total   72,745,457
Trading Companies & Distributors 0.7%
GATX Corp. 84,488 6,270,699
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., Class A 104,970 7,098,071
NOW, Inc.(a) 253,750 3,017,088
Watsco, Inc. 75,223 12,302,722
Total   28,688,580
Total Industrials 594,834,471
Information Technology 15.2%
Communications Equipment 1.1%
Ciena Corp.(a) 334,032 13,671,930
InterDigital, Inc. 74,044 3,640,743
Lumentum Holdings, Inc.(a) 178,310 9,942,566
Netscout Systems, Inc.(a) 162,710 3,604,027
 
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Plantronics, Inc. 76,559 2,378,688
Viasat, Inc.(a) 132,950 10,546,923
Total   43,784,877
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 3.9%
Arrow Electronics, Inc.(a) 197,736 13,683,331
Avnet, Inc. 248,090 10,392,490
Belden, Inc. 90,170 4,112,654
Cognex Corp. 399,950 18,029,746
Coherent, Inc.(a) 56,460 8,184,442
Jabil, Inc. 324,690 9,354,319
Littelfuse, Inc. 57,710 9,006,800
National Instruments Corp. 261,606 10,987,452
SYNNEX Corp. 96,830 8,115,322
Tech Data Corp.(a) 85,154 7,896,330
Trimble Navigation Ltd.(a) 587,278 22,034,671
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. 308,868 4,889,380
Zebra Technologies Corp., Class A(a) 125,975 25,828,654
Total   152,515,591
IT Services 2.7%
CACI International, Inc., Class A(a) 58,050 12,903,934
CoreLogic, Inc.(a) 188,317 9,114,543
KBR, Inc. 330,167 8,425,862
LiveRamp Holdings, Inc.(a) 160,973 6,818,816
MAXIMUS, Inc. 148,930 11,458,674
Perspecta, Inc. 326,630 8,476,049
Sabre Corp. 641,160 15,157,022
Science Applications International Corp. 118,784 10,454,180
WEX, Inc.(a) 100,947 20,648,709
Total   103,457,789
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 3.8%
Cirrus Logic, Inc.(a) 135,640 7,275,730
Cree, Inc.(a) 245,638 10,545,239
Cypress Semiconductor Corp. 854,062 19,651,967
First Solar, Inc.(a) 177,040 10,988,873
MKS Instruments, Inc. 126,870 9,932,652
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. 92,450 13,919,272
Semtech Corp.(a) 155,620 6,531,371
Silicon Laboratories, Inc.(a) 101,152 11,025,568
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Synaptics, Inc.(a) 80,520 2,578,250
Teradyne, Inc. 400,020 21,189,060
Universal Display Corp. 99,160 20,374,405
Versum Materials, Inc. 254,960 13,257,920
Total   147,270,307
Software 3.5%
ACI Worldwide, Inc.(a) 258,048 7,684,669
Blackbaud, Inc. 114,800 10,443,356
CDK Global, Inc. 283,890 12,252,692
CommVault Systems, Inc.(a) 89,555 3,884,000
Fair Isaac Corp.(a) 67,662 23,865,741
j2 Global, Inc. 108,510 9,179,946
LogMeIn, Inc. 116,280 7,772,155
Manhattan Associates, Inc.(a) 150,760 12,457,299
PTC, Inc.(a) 241,650 15,820,826
Teradata Corp.(a) 273,300 8,436,771
Tyler Technologies, Inc.(a) 89,490 22,957,765
Total   134,755,220
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 0.2%
NCR Corp.(a) 280,310 8,832,568
Total Information Technology 590,616,352
Materials 6.2%
Chemicals 2.6%
Ashland Global Holdings, Inc. 146,400 10,722,336
Cabot Corp. 136,459 5,458,360
Chemours Co. LLC (The) 382,680 5,422,576
Ingevity Corp.(a) 97,660 7,438,762
Minerals Technologies, Inc. 82,235 3,963,727
NewMarket Corp. 20,363 9,667,334
Olin Corp. 384,773 6,533,446
PolyOne Corp. 181,620 5,813,656
RPM International, Inc. 305,921 20,701,674
Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. (The), Class A 91,917 9,772,616
Sensient Technologies Corp. 98,770 6,451,656
Valvoline, Inc. 439,237 9,926,756
Total   101,872,899
Construction Materials 0.2%
Eagle Materials, Inc. 102,970 8,669,044
 
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Containers & Packaging 1.1%
AptarGroup, Inc. 147,482 18,025,250
Greif, Inc., Class A 61,303 2,157,253
Owens-Illinois, Inc. 362,300 3,684,591
Silgan Holdings, Inc. 181,580 5,403,821
Sonoco Products Co. 233,506 13,356,543
Total   42,627,458
Metals & Mining 2.0%
Allegheny Technologies, Inc.(a) 294,160 5,830,251
Carpenter Technology Corp. 110,592 5,379,195
Commercial Metals Co. 275,222 4,312,729
Compass Minerals International, Inc. 79,074 3,932,350
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. 156,921 15,257,429
Royal Gold, Inc. 152,915 20,395,803
Steel Dynamics, Inc. 518,709 14,005,143
United States Steel Corp. 402,350 4,454,014
Worthington Industries, Inc. 90,960 3,156,312
Total   76,723,226
Paper & Forest Products 0.3%
Domtar Corp. 147,276 4,852,744
Louisiana-Pacific Corp. 288,117 6,926,333
Total   11,779,077
Total Materials 241,671,704
Real Estate 11.1%
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) 10.7%
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. 158,259 3,622,549
American Campus Communities, Inc. 320,353 14,890,007
Brixmor Property Group, Inc. 695,480 12,817,696
Camden Property Trust 225,647 24,426,288
CoreCivic, Inc. 277,895 4,710,320
Coresite Realty Corp. 86,120 10,005,422
Corporate Office Properties Trust 261,211 7,546,386
Cousins Properties, Inc. 339,155 11,768,678
CyrusOne, Inc. 264,140 19,403,724
Douglas Emmett, Inc. 377,560 15,933,032
EastGroup Properties, Inc. 85,780 10,681,326
EPR Properties 176,200 13,787,650
First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. 295,210 11,498,430
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
GEO Group, Inc. (The) 282,885 4,854,307
Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc. 301,580 10,021,503
Highwoods Properties, Inc. 242,014 10,457,425
Hospitality Properties Trust 383,793 9,264,763
JBG SMITH Properties 281,670 10,776,694
Kilroy Realty Corp. 235,665 18,348,877
Lamar Advertising Co., Class A 199,709 15,307,695
Liberty Property Trust 346,071 18,037,221
Life Storage, Inc. 108,840 11,532,686
Mack-Cali Realty Corp. 210,848 4,294,974
Medical Properties Trust, Inc. 1,025,590 19,065,718
National Retail Properties, Inc. 379,678 21,318,920
Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. 500,690 20,368,069
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust 304,893 8,222,964
PotlatchDeltic Corp. 157,745 6,070,028
PS Business Parks, Inc. 46,710 8,389,583
Rayonier, Inc. 302,565 8,108,742
Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. 442,339 9,563,369
Senior Housing Properties Trust 554,845 4,710,634
Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. 203,840 9,772,090
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. 219,630 3,105,568
Taubman Centers, Inc. 142,759 5,574,739
Uniti Group, Inc. 429,814 3,176,325
Urban Edge Properties 281,020 4,920,660
Weingarten Realty Investors 279,237 7,396,988
Total   413,752,050
Real Estate Management & Development 0.4%
Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc. 120,738 16,184,929
Total Real Estate 429,936,979
Utilities 4.9%
Electric Utilities 1.6%
Allete, Inc. 120,490 10,329,608
Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. 254,256 11,288,967
IDACORP, Inc. 117,599 12,913,546
OGE Energy Corp. 467,198 20,028,778
PNM Resources, Inc. 185,910 9,483,269
Total   64,044,168
 
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Gas Utilities 1.9%
National Fuel Gas Co. 201,435 9,415,072
New Jersey Resources Corp. 208,240 9,524,897
ONE Gas, Inc. 122,970 11,265,282
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. 124,630 11,369,995
Spire, Inc. 118,440 10,055,556
UGI Corp. 486,861 23,695,525
Total   75,326,327
Multi-Utilities 0.8%
Black Hills Corp. 126,802 9,726,981
MDU Resources Group, Inc. 462,316 12,431,677
NorthWestern Corp. 117,720 8,527,637
Total   30,686,295
Water Utilities 0.6%
Aqua America, Inc. 503,518 22,300,812
Total Utilities 192,357,602
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $2,798,551,098)
3,849,736,339
Money Market Funds 1.0%
  Shares Value ($)
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 2.208%(b),(c) 39,484,710 39,480,762
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $39,480,762)
39,480,762
Total Investments in Securities
(Cost: $2,838,031,860)
3,889,217,101
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net   (1,540,072)
Net Assets 3,887,677,029
 
At August 31, 2019, securities and/or cash totaling $1,855,700 were pledged as collateral.
Investments in derivatives
Long futures contracts
Description Number of
contracts
Expiration
date
Trading
currency
Notional
amount
Value/Unrealized
appreciation ($)
Value/Unrealized
depreciation ($)
S&P Mid 400 E-mini 241 09/2019 USD 45,341,740 (646,170)
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) Non-income producing investment.
(b) The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at August 31, 2019.
(c) As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the company’s outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the period ended August 31, 2019 are as follows:
    
Issuer Beginning
shares
Shares
purchased
Shares
sold
Ending
shares
Realized gain
(loss) —
affiliated
issuers ($)
Net change in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation) —
affiliated
issuers ($)
Dividends —
affiliated
issuers ($)
Value —
affiliated
issuers
at end of
period ($)
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 2.208%
  53,663,946 313,873,531 (328,052,767) 39,484,710 757 524,541 39,480,762
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Currency Legend
USD US Dollar
Fair value measurements
The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund’s assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.
Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date. Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.
Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).
Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).
Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment’s fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.
Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.
Under the direction of the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager’s Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager’s organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.
The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments at August 31, 2019:
  Level 1 ($) Level 2 ($) Level 3 ($) Total ($)
Investments in Securities        
Common Stocks        
Communication Services 97,190,161 97,190,161
Consumer Discretionary 499,797,768 499,797,768
Consumer Staples 105,767,772 105,767,772
Energy 87,931,138 87,931,138
Financials 626,586,903 626,586,903
Health Care 383,045,489 383,045,489
Industrials 594,834,471 594,834,471
Information Technology 590,616,352 590,616,352
Materials 241,671,704 241,671,704
Real Estate 429,936,979 429,936,979
Utilities 192,357,602 192,357,602
Total Common Stocks 3,849,736,339 3,849,736,339
Money Market Funds 39,480,762 39,480,762
Total Investments in Securities 3,889,217,101 3,889,217,101
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Fair value measurements  (continued)
  Level 1 ($) Level 2 ($) Level 3 ($) Total ($)
Investments in Derivatives        
Liability        
Futures Contracts (646,170) (646,170)
Total 3,888,570,931 3,888,570,931
See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.
Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Assets  
Investments in securities, at value  
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $2,798,551,098) $3,849,736,339
Affiliated issuers (cost $39,480,762) 39,480,762
Margin deposits on:  
Futures contracts 1,855,700
Receivable for:  
Capital shares sold 2,559,977
Dividends 4,104,268
Variation margin for futures contracts 93,990
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager 12,566
Prepaid expenses 16,394
Total assets 3,897,859,996
Liabilities  
Payable for:  
Capital shares purchased 9,303,676
Management services fees 21,296
Distribution and/or service fees 8,407
Transfer agent fees 488,614
Compensation of board members 222,890
Compensation of chief compliance officer 499
Other expenses 137,585
Total liabilities 10,182,967
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock $3,887,677,029
Represented by  
Paid in capital 2,742,396,849
Total distributable earnings (loss)   1,145,280,180
Total - representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock $3,887,677,029
Class A  
Net assets $1,223,472,637
Shares outstanding 81,445,233
Net asset value per share $15.02
Institutional Class  
Net assets $1,848,652,176
Shares outstanding 123,581,101
Net asset value per share $14.96
Institutional 2 Class  
Net assets $788,903,397
Shares outstanding 51,590,439
Net asset value per share $15.29
Institutional 3 Class  
Net assets $26,648,819
Shares outstanding 1,815,208
Net asset value per share $14.68
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Net investment income  
Income:  
Dividends — unaffiliated issuers $34,932,132
Dividends — affiliated issuers 524,541
Foreign taxes withheld (17,411)
Total income 35,439,262
Expenses:  
Management services fees 4,081,468
Distribution and/or service fees  
Class A 1,647,545
Transfer agent fees  
Class A 774,359
Institutional Class 1,138,126
Institutional 2 Class 245,794
Institutional 3 Class 1,796
Compensation of board members 48,087
Custodian fees 24,344
Printing and postage fees 85,018
Registration fees 62,217
Licensing fees and expenses 20,238
Audit fees 16,251
Legal fees 24,844
Compensation of chief compliance officer 452
Other 34,404
Total expenses 8,204,943
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates (2,491,583)
Total net expenses 5,713,360
Net investment income 29,725,902
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net  
Net realized gain (loss) on:  
Investments — unaffiliated issuers 100,023,878
Investments — affiliated issuers 757
Futures contracts 2,902,851
Net realized gain 102,927,486
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments — unaffiliated issuers (156,635,102)
Futures contracts (4,869,623)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) (161,504,725)
Net realized and unrealized loss (58,577,239)
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations $(28,851,337)
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
  Six Months Ended
August 31, 2019
(Unaudited)
Year Ended
February 28, 2019
Operations    
Net investment income $29,725,902 $57,223,936
Net realized gain 102,927,486 374,130,650
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) (161,504,725) (281,069,075)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations (28,851,337) 150,285,511
Distributions to shareholders    
Net investment income and net realized gains    
Class A (26,577,874) (112,473,667)
Institutional Class (39,792,344) (171,180,770)
Institutional 2 Class (16,123,376) (74,829,346)
Institutional 3 Class (548,252) (1,466,207)
Total distributions to shareholders   (83,041,846) (359,949,990)
Decrease in net assets from capital stock activity (154,384,503) (310,371,005)
Total decrease in net assets (266,277,686) (520,035,484)
Net assets at beginning of period 4,153,954,715 4,673,990,199
Net assets at end of period $3,887,677,029 $4,153,954,715
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets   (continued)
  Six Months Ended Year Ended
  August 31, 2019 (Unaudited) February 28, 2019
  Shares Dollars ($) Shares Dollars ($)
Capital stock activity
Class A        
Subscriptions 9,365,084 143,820,959 24,120,775 384,645,440
Distributions reinvested 1,410,006 21,587,195 6,162,434 91,963,935
Redemptions (16,672,416) (256,908,529) (37,890,405) (608,338,512)
Net decrease (5,897,326) (91,500,375) (7,607,196) (131,729,137)
Institutional Class        
Subscriptions 9,376,590 143,651,479 27,366,724 432,869,133
Distributions reinvested 1,849,822 28,172,795 7,916,559 117,549,063
Redemptions (16,234,019) (249,892,562) (44,471,861) (707,216,715)
Net decrease (5,007,607) (78,068,288) (9,188,578) (156,798,519)
Institutional 2 Class        
Subscriptions 8,824,279 138,304,059 18,580,954 306,142,993
Distributions reinvested 863,416 13,443,378 4,279,226 64,820,342
Redemptions (8,859,381) (139,029,382) (26,235,382) (410,732,294)
Net increase (decrease) 828,314 12,718,055 (3,375,202) (39,768,959)
Institutional 3 Class        
Subscriptions 485,267 7,372,797 1,296,683 20,300,162
Distributions reinvested 35,341 528,347 95,922 1,387,369
Redemptions (364,024) (5,435,039) (242,668) (3,761,921)
Net increase 156,584 2,466,105 1,149,937 17,925,610
Total net decrease (9,920,035) (154,384,503) (19,021,039) (310,371,005)
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights
The following table is intended to help you understand the Fund’s financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any. Total return and portfolio turnover are not annualized for periods of less than one year. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated without regard to purchase and sales transactions of short-term instruments and certain derivatives, if any. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.
  Net asset value,
beginning of
period
Net
investment
income
Net
realized
and
unrealized
gain (loss)
Total from
investment
operations
Distributions
from net
investment
income
Distributions
from net
realized
gains
Total
distributions to
shareholders
Class A
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $15.47 0.10 (0.23) (0.13) (0.02) (0.30) (0.32)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $16.25 0.18 0.36 0.54 (0.17) (1.15) (1.32)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $16.05 0.17 1.26 1.43 (0.16) (1.07) (1.23)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $13.23 0.16 3.87 4.03 (0.17) (1.04) (1.21)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $16.14 0.16 (1.71) (1.55) (0.16) (1.20) (1.36)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $15.49 0.15 1.44 1.59 (0.14) (0.80) (0.94)
Institutional Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $15.39 0.12 (0.23) (0.11) (0.02) (0.30) (0.32)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $16.18 0.22 0.35 0.57 (0.21) (1.15) (1.36)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $15.99 0.21 1.25 1.46 (0.20) (1.07) (1.27)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $13.18 0.20 3.85 4.05 (0.20) (1.04) (1.24)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $16.09 0.20 (1.71) (1.51) (0.20) (1.20) (1.40)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $15.43 0.19 1.45 1.64 (0.18) (0.80) (0.98)
Institutional 2 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $15.73 0.12 (0.24) (0.12) (0.02) (0.30) (0.32)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $16.50 0.22 0.37 0.59 (0.21) (1.15) (1.36)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $16.28 0.22 1.27 1.49 (0.20) (1.07) (1.27)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $13.41 0.20 3.91 4.11 (0.20) (1.04) (1.24)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $16.34 0.20 (1.73) (1.53) (0.20) (1.20) (1.40)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $15.66 0.19 1.47 1.66 (0.18) (0.80) (0.98)
Institutional 3 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $15.11 0.12 (0.23) (0.11) (0.02) (0.30) (0.32)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $15.91 0.22 0.34 0.56 (0.21) (1.15) (1.36)
Year Ended 2/28/2018(e) $16.00 0.21 0.97 1.18 (0.20) (1.07) (1.27)
    
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund’s reported expense ratios.
(b) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(c) Annualized.
(d) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(e) Institutional 3 Class shares commenced operations on March 1, 2017. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights  (continued)
  Net
asset
value,
end of
period
Total
return
Total gross
expense
ratio to
average
net assets(a)
Total net
expense
ratio to
average
net assets(a),(b)
Net investment
income
ratio to
average
net assets
Portfolio
turnover
Net
assets,
end of
period
(000’s)
Class A
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $15.02 (0.91%) 0.58% (c) 0.45% (c) 1.29% (c) 5% $1,223,473
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $15.47 3.66% 0.58% 0.45% (d) 1.08% 17% $1,351,153
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $16.25 8.99% 0.58% 0.45% (d) 1.05% 23% $1,543,057
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $16.05 31.10% 0.61% 0.45% (d) 1.07% 18% $1,602,086
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $13.23 (10.37%) 0.66% 0.45% (d) 1.05% 20% $1,044,589
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $16.14 10.58% 0.66% 0.45% (d) 0.96% 13% $1,067,529
Institutional Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $14.96 (0.74%) 0.33% (c) 0.20% (c) 1.54% (c) 5% $1,848,652
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $15.39 3.89% 0.33% 0.20% (d) 1.33% 17% $1,979,350
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $16.18 9.22% 0.33% 0.20% (d) 1.30% 23% $2,229,366
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $15.99 31.45% 0.37% 0.20% (d) 1.32% 18% $2,108,834
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $13.18 (10.18%) 0.41% 0.20% (d) 1.29% 20% $1,736,596
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $16.09 10.95% 0.41% 0.20% (d) 1.20% 13% $2,299,318
Institutional 2 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $15.29 (0.79%) 0.28% (c) 0.20% (c) 1.54% (c) 5% $788,903
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $15.73 3.94% 0.27% 0.20% 1.33% 17% $798,386
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $16.50 9.24% 0.28% 0.20% 1.30% 23% $893,473
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $16.28 31.35% 0.27% 0.20% 1.32% 18% $747,812
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $13.41 (10.14%) 0.26% 0.20% 1.29% 20% $506,524
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $16.34 10.92% 0.26% 0.20% 1.21% 13% $618,948
Institutional 3 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $14.68 (0.76%) 0.23% (c) 0.20% (c) 1.55% (c) 5% $26,649
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $15.11 3.89% 0.23% 0.20% 1.38% 17% $25,066
Year Ended 2/28/2018(e) $15.91 7.47% 0.22% 0.20% 1.33% 23% $8,094
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Notes to Financial Statements
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Note 1. Organization
Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust.
Fund shares
The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers each of the share classes listed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by the Trust’s organizational documents or by law. Each share class has its own expense and sales charge structure. Different share classes may have different minimum initial investment amounts and pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of distributing such share classes vary. Distributions to shareholders in a liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class.
As described in the Fund’s prospectus, Class A shares are offered to the general public for investment. Institutional Class, Institutional 2 Class and Institutional 3 Class shares are available for purchase through authorized investment professionals to omnibus retirement plans or to institutional and to certain other investors as also described in the Fund’s prospectus.
Note 2. Summary of significant accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies (ASC 946). The financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security valuation
All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange. Equity securities are valued at the official closing price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets.
Foreign equity securities are valued based on the closing price on the foreign exchange in which such securities are primarily traded. If any foreign equity security closing prices are not readily available, the securities are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are determined at the scheduled closing time of the New York Stock Exchange. Many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange; therefore, the closing prices for securities in such markets or on such exchanges may not fully reflect events that occur after such close but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange. In those situations, foreign securities will be fair valued pursuant to a policy adopted by the Board of Trustees. Under the policy, the Fund may utilize a third party pricing service to determine these fair values. The third-party pricing service takes into account multiple factors, including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange or market, to determine a good faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.
Investments in open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at their latest net asset value.
Futures and options on futures contracts are valued based upon the settlement price at the close of regular trading on their principal exchanges or, in the absence of transactions, at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices.
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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reflective of market value or reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the quoted or published price for the security.
The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.
GAAP requires disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category. This information is disclosed following the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.
Derivative instruments
The Fund invests in certain derivative instruments, as detailed below, to meet its investment objectives. Derivatives are instruments whose values depend on, or are derived from, in whole or in part, the value of one or more securities, currencies, commodities, indices, or other assets or instruments. Derivatives may be used to increase investment flexibility (including to maintain cash reserves while maintaining desired exposure to certain assets), for risk management (hedging) purposes, to facilitate trading, to reduce transaction costs and to pursue higher investment returns. The Fund may also use derivative instruments to mitigate certain investment risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. Derivatives may involve various risks, including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligations under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market (making it difficult for the Fund to sell or terminate, including at favorable prices) and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amount shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The notional amounts of derivative instruments, if applicable, are not recorded in the financial statements.
A derivative instrument may suffer a marked-to-market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform its obligations under the contract. The Fund’s risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on over-the-counter derivatives is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized gain netted against any collateral held by the Fund and the amount of any variation margin held by the counterparty, plus any replacement costs or related amounts. With exchange-traded or centrally cleared derivatives, there is reduced counterparty credit risk to the Fund since the clearinghouse or central counterparty (CCP) provides some protection in the case of clearing member default. The clearinghouse or CCP stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, additional counterparty credit risk is failure of the clearinghouse or CCP. However, credit risk still exists in exchange-traded or centrally cleared derivatives with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a broker’s customer account. While brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the broker for all its clients, U.S. bankruptcy laws will typically allocate that shortfall on a pro-rata basis across all the broker’s customers (including the Fund), potentially resulting in losses to the Fund.
In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (ISDA Master Agreement) or similar agreement with its derivatives contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is an agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs over-the-counter derivatives and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Fund may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative instrument’s payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of default (close-out netting), including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. Note, however, that bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset or netting in bankruptcy, insolvency or other events.
Collateral (margin) requirements differ by type of derivative. Margin requirements are established by the clearinghouse or CCP for exchange-traded and centrally cleared derivatives. Brokers can ask for margin in excess of the minimum in certain circumstances. Collateral terms are contract specific for over-the-counter derivatives. For over-the-counter derivatives traded
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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the marked-to-market amount for each transaction under such agreement and comparing that amount to the value of any variation margin currently pledged by the Fund and/or the counterparty. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a party has to exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold (e.g., $250,000) before a transfer has to be made. To the extent amounts due to the Fund from its counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty nonperformance. The Fund may also pay interest expense on cash collateral received from the broker. Any interest expense paid by the Fund is shown on the Statement of Operations. The Fund attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by only entering into agreements with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties.
Certain ISDA Master Agreements allow counterparties of over-the-counter derivatives transactions to terminate derivatives contracts prior to maturity in the event the Fund’s net asset value declines by a stated percentage over a specified time period or if the Fund fails to meet certain terms of the ISDA Master Agreement, which would cause the Fund to accelerate payment of any net liability owed to the counterparty. The Fund also has termination rights if the counterparty fails to meet certain terms of the ISDA Master Agreement. In determining whether to exercise such termination rights, the Fund would consider, in addition to counterparty credit risk, whether termination would result in a net liability owed from the counterparty.
For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Futures contracts
Futures contracts are exchange-traded and represent commitments for the future purchase or sale of an asset at a specified price on a specified date. The Fund bought and sold futures contracts to maintain appropriate equity market exposure while keeping sufficient cash to accommodate daily redemptions. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Upon entering into futures contracts, the Fund bears risks that it may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize a loss. Additional risks include counterparty credit risk, the possibility of an illiquid market, and that a change in the value of the contract or option may not correlate with changes in the value of the underlying asset.
Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund deposits cash or securities with the broker, known as a futures commission merchant (FCM), in an amount sufficient to meet the initial margin requirement. The initial margin deposit must be maintained at an established level over the life of the contract. Cash deposited as initial margin is recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as margin deposits. Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Portfolio of Investments. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received by the Fund each day. The variation margin payments are equal to the daily change in the contract value and are recorded as variation margin receivable or payable and are offset in unrealized gains or losses. The Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed or expires. Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the variation margin disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Effects of derivative transactions in the financial statements
The following tables are intended to provide additional information about the effect of derivatives on the financial statements of the Fund, including: the fair value of derivatives by risk category and the location of those fair values in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities; and the impact of derivative transactions over the period in the Statement of Operations, including realized and unrealized gains (losses). The derivative instrument schedules following the Portfolio of Investments present additional information regarding derivative instruments outstanding at the end of the period, if any.
The following table is a summary of the fair value of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) at August 31, 2019:
  Liability derivatives  
Risk exposure
category
Statement
of assets and liabilities
location
Fair value ($)
Equity risk Component of total distributable earnings (loss) — unrealized depreciation on futures contracts 646,170*
    
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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
* Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) as reported in the tables following the Portfolio of Investments. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
The following table indicates the effect of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) in the Statement of Operations for the six months ended August 31, 2019:
Amount of realized gain (loss) on derivatives recognized in income
Risk exposure category Futures
contracts
($)
Equity risk 2,902,851
 
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives recognized in income
Risk exposure category Futures
contracts
($)
Equity risk (4,869,623)
The following table is a summary of the average outstanding volume by derivative instrument for the six months ended August 31, 2019:
Derivative instrument Average notional
amounts ($)*
Futures contracts — long 46,656,020
    
* Based on the ending quarterly outstanding amounts for the six months ended August 31, 2019.
Security transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
Income recognition
Corporate actions and dividend income are generally recorded net of any non-reclaimable tax withholdings, on the ex-dividend date or upon receipt of ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign securities.
The Fund may receive distributions from holdings in equity securities, business development companies (BDCs), exchange-traded funds (ETFs), limited partnerships (LPs), other regulated investment companies (RICs), and real estate investment trusts (REITs), which report information on the tax character of their distributions annually. These distributions are allocated to dividend income, capital gain and return of capital based on actual information reported. Return of capital is recorded as a reduction of the cost basis of securities held. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, return of capital is recorded as a realized gain. With respect to REITs, to the extent actual information has not yet been reported, estimates for return of capital are made by the Fund’s management. Management’s estimates are subsequently adjusted when the actual character of the distributions is disclosed by the REITs, which could result in a proportionate change in return of capital to shareholders.
Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost basis if the Fund still owns the applicable securities on the payment date. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.
Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.
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Determination of class net asset value
All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
Federal income tax status
The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its investment company taxable income and net capital gain, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its ordinary income, capital gain net income and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
Foreign taxes
The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue such taxes and recoveries, as applicable, based upon its current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.
Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level, based on statutory rates. The Fund accrues for such foreign taxes on realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction, as applicable. The amount, if any, is disclosed as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Distributions to shareholders
Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid semi-annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Guarantees and indemnifications
Under the Trust’s organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund’s contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.
Recent accounting pronouncement
Accounting Standards Update 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement
In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019 and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. After evaluation, management determined to adopt the ASU effective for the period ended August 31, 2019 and all subsequent periods. As a result of the amendments, management implemented disclosure changes which include removal of the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, removal of the policy for the timing of transfers between levels, removal of the description of the Level 3 valuation processes, as well as modifications to the measurement uncertainty disclosure.
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Note 3. Fees and other transactions with affiliates
Management services fees
The Fund has entered into a Management Agreement with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial). Under the Management Agreement, the Investment Manager provides the Fund with investment research and advice, as well as administrative and accounting services. The management services fee is an annual fee that is equal to 0.20% of the Fund’s daily net assets.
Compensation of board members
Members of the Board of Trustees who are not officers or employees of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Deferred Plan), these members of the Board of Trustees may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund’s liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. All amounts payable under the Deferred Plan constitute a general unsecured obligation of the Fund.
Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer
The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. As disclosed in the Statement of Operations, a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s total compensation is allocated to the Fund, along with other allocations to affiliated registered investment companies managed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates, based on relative net assets.
Transfer agency fees
Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc. (DST) to serve as sub-transfer agent. The Transfer Agent pays the fees of DST for services as sub-transfer agent and DST is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).
The Fund pays the Transfer Agent a monthly transfer agency fee based on the number or the average value of accounts, depending on the type of account. In addition, the Fund pays the Transfer Agent a fee for shareholder services based on the number of accounts or on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund’s shares maintained in omnibus accounts up to the lesser of the amount charged by the financial intermediary or a cap established by the Board of Trustees from time to time.
The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from the Fund for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees. Total transfer agency fees for Institutional 2 Class and Institutional 3 Class shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.07% and 0.02%, respectively, of the average daily net assets attributable to each share class.
For the six months ended August 31, 2019, the Fund’s annualized effective transfer agency fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:
  Effective rate (%)
Class A 0.12
Institutional Class 0.12
Institutional 2 Class 0.06
Institutional 3 Class 0.01
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An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class’s initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agency fees. These minimum account balance fees are remitted to the Fund and recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended August 31, 2019, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Fund.
Distribution and service fees
The Fund has entered into an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. The Board of Trustees has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.
Under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly combined distribution and service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares of the Fund.
Expenses waived/reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates
The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the period(s) disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees, so that the Fund’s net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund’s custodian, do not exceed the following annual rate(s) as a percentage of the class’ average daily net assets:
  Fee rate(s) contractual
through
June 30, 2020
Class A 0.45%
Institutional Class 0.20
Institutional 2 Class 0.20
Institutional 3 Class 0.20
Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, infrequent and/or unusual expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board of Trustees. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from the Investment Manager, certain of its affiliates and the Fund. Any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed under the expense reimbursement arrangements described above are not recoverable by the Investment Manager or its affiliates in future periods.
Note 4. Federal tax information
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.
At August 31, 2019, the approximate cost of all investments for federal income tax purposes and the aggregate gross approximate unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:
Federal
tax cost ($)
Gross unrealized
appreciation ($)
Gross unrealized
(depreciation) ($)
Net unrealized
appreciation ($)
2,838,032,000 1,439,365,000 (388,826,000) 1,050,539,000
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Tax cost of investments and unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) may also include timing differences that do not constitute adjustments to tax basis.
Under current tax rules, regulated investment companies can elect to treat certain late-year ordinary losses incurred and post-October capital losses (capital losses realized after October 31) as arising on the first day of the following taxable year. The Fund will elect to treat the following late-year ordinary losses and post-October capital losses at February 28, 2019 as arising on March 1, 2019.
Late year
ordinary losses ($)
Post-October
capital losses ($)
17,425,946
Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions in the Fund that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management’s conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Note 5. Portfolio information
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term investments and derivatives, if any, aggregated to $195,919,039 and $385,316,259, respectively, for the six months ended August 31, 2019. The amount of purchase and sale activity impacts the portfolio turnover rate reported in the Financial Highlights.
Note 6. Affiliated money market fund
The Fund invests in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds (the Affiliated MMF). The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as Dividends - affiliated issuers in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the Affiliated MMF. The Affiliated MMF prices its shares with a floating net asset value. In addition, the Board of Trustees of the Affiliated MMF may impose a fee on redemptions (sometimes referred to as a liquidity fee) or temporarily suspend redemptions (sometimes referred to as imposing a redemption gate) in the event its liquidity falls below regulatory limits.
Note 7. Interfund lending
Pursuant to an exemptive order granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund participates in a program (the Interfund Program) allowing each participating Columbia Fund (each, a Participating Fund) to lend money directly to and, except for closed-end funds and money market funds, borrow money directly from other Participating Funds for temporary purposes. The amounts eligible for borrowing and lending under the Interfund Program are subject to certain restrictions.
Interfund loans are subject to the risk that the borrowing fund could be unable to repay the loan when due, and a delay in repayment to the lending fund could result in lost opportunities and/or additional lending costs. The exemptive order is subject to conditions intended to mitigate conflicts of interest arising from the Investment Manager’s relationship with each Participating Fund.
The Fund did not borrow or lend money under the Interfund Program during the six months ended August 31, 2019.
Note 8. Line of credit
The Fund has access to a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by Citibank, N.A., HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager or an affiliated investment manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $1 billion. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the federal funds effective rate, (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate and (iii) the overnight bank funding rate, plus in
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each case, 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the unused amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.15% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations. This agreement expires annually in December unless extended or renewed.
The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended August 31, 2019.
Note 9. Significant risks
Passive Investment Risk
The Fund is not “actively” managed and may be affected by a general decline in market segments related to its underlying index. The Fund invests in securities or instruments included in, or believed by the Investment Manager to be representative of, its underlying index, regardless of their investment merits. The Fund does not seek temporary defensive positions when markets decline or appear overvalued. The decision of whether to remove a security from an index is made by an independent index provider who is not affiliated with the Fund or the Investment Manager.
Shareholder concentration risk
At August 31, 2019, one unaffiliated shareholder of record owned 21.9% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund. In the case of a large redemption, the Fund may be forced to sell investments at inopportune times, including its liquid positions, which may result in Fund losses and the Fund holding a higher percentage of less liquid positions. Large redemptions could result in decreased economies of scale and increased operating expenses for non-redeeming Fund shareholders.
Note 10. Subsequent events
Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
Note 11. Information regarding pending and settled legal proceedings
Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Fund is not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund. Ameriprise Financial is required to make quarterly (10-Q), annual (10-K) and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased Fund redemptions, reduced sale of Fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Fund. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.
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 Approval of Management Agreement
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (Columbia Threadneedle or the Investment Manager, and together with its domestic and global affiliates, Columbia Threadneedle Investments), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), serves as the investment manager to Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund (the Fund). Under a management agreement (the Management Agreement), Columbia Threadneedle provides investment advice and other services to the Fund and other funds distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (collectively, the Funds).
On an annual basis, the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the Board), including the independent Board members (the Independent Trustees), considers renewal of the Management Agreement. Columbia Threadneedle prepared detailed reports for the Board and its Contracts Committee in November 2018 and January, March, April and June 2019, including reports providing the results of analyses performed by an independent organization, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (Broadridge), and a comprehensive response to items of information requested by independent legal counsel to the Independent Trustees (Independent Legal Counsel) in a letter to the Investment Manager, to assist the Board in making this determination. Many of the materials presented at these meetings were first supplied in draft form to designated independent Board representatives, i.e., Independent Legal Counsel, Fund Counsel, the Chair of the Board (who is an Independent Trustee) and the Chair of the Contracts Committee (who is an Independent Trustee), and the final materials were revised to include information reflective of discussion and subsequent requests made by the Contracts Committee. In addition, throughout the year, the Board (or its committees) regularly meets with portfolio management teams and senior management personnel and reviews information prepared by Columbia Threadneedle addressing the services Columbia Threadneedle provides and Fund performance. The Board also accords appropriate weight to the work, deliberations and conclusions of the various committees, such as the Contracts Committee, the Investment Review Committee, the Audit Committee and the Compliance Committee in determining whether to continue the Management Agreement.
The Board, at its June 17-19, 2019 in-person Board meeting (the June Meeting), considered the renewal of the Management Agreement for an additional one-year term. At the June Meeting, Independent Legal Counsel reviewed with the Independent Trustees various factors relevant to the Board’s consideration of management agreements and the Board’s legal responsibilities related to such consideration. Following an analysis and discussion of the factors identified below, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, approved the renewal of the Management Agreement.
Nature, extent and quality of services provided by Columbia Threadneedle
The Board analyzed various reports and presentations it had received detailing the services performed by Columbia Threadneedle, as well as its history, reputation, expertise, resources and capabilities, and the qualifications of its personnel.
The Board specifically considered the many developments during recent years concerning the services provided by Columbia Threadneedle, including, in particular, the organization and depth of the equity and credit research departments. The Board further observed the enhancements to the investment risk management department’s processes, systems and oversight, over the past several years, as well as planned 2019 initiatives. The Board also took into account the broad scope of services provided by Columbia Threadneedle to each Fund, including, among other services, investment, risk and compliance oversight. The Board also took into account the information it received concerning Columbia Threadneedle’s ability to attract and retain key portfolio management personnel and that it has sufficient resources to provide competitive and adequate compensation to investment personnel.
In connection with the Board’s evaluation of the overall package of services provided by Columbia Threadneedle, the Board also considered the nature, quality and range of administrative services provided to the Fund by Columbia Threadneedle, as well as the achievements in 2018 in the performance of administrative services, and noted the various enhancements anticipated for 2019. In evaluating the quality of services provided under the Management Agreement, the Board also took into account the organization and strength of the Fund’s and its service providers’ compliance programs. In addition, the Board reviewed the financial condition of Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates and each entity’s ability to carry out its responsibilities under the Management Agreement and the Fund’s other service agreements with affiliates of Ameriprise Financial, observing the financial strength of Ameriprise Financial, with its relatively strong cash position and solid balance sheet.
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The Board also discussed the acceptability of the terms of the Management Agreement (including the relatively broad scope of services required to be performed by Columbia Threadneedle), noting that no material changes are proposed from the form of agreement previously approved. They also noted the wide array of legal and compliance services provided to the Funds under the Management Agreement. It was also observed that the services being performed under the Management Agreement were of a reasonably high quality.
Based on the foregoing, and based on other information received (both oral and written, including the information on investment performance referenced below) and other considerations, the Board concluded that Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates are in a position to continue to provide a high quality and level of services to the Fund.
Investment performance
For purposes of evaluating the nature, extent and quality of services provided under the Management Agreement, the Board carefully reviewed the investment performance of the Fund. In this regard, the Board considered detailed reports providing the results of analyses performed by an independent organization showing, for various periods (including since manager inception): the performance of the Fund, the performance of a benchmark index, the percentage ranking of the Fund among its comparison group, and the net assets of the Fund. The Board observed that the Fund’s investment performance met expectations.
Comparative fees, costs of services provided and the profits realized by Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund
The Board reviewed comparative fees and the costs of services provided under the Management Agreement. The Board members considered detailed comparative information set forth in an annual report on fees and expenses, including, among other things, data (based on analyses conducted by an independent organization) showing a comparison of the Fund’s expenses with median expenses paid by funds in its comparative peer universe, as well as data showing the Fund’s contribution to Columbia Threadneedle’s profitability.
The Board considered the reports of its independent fee consultant, JDL Consultants, LLC (JDL), which assisted in the Board’s analysis of the Funds’ performance and expenses, the reasonableness of Columbia Threadneedle’s profitability, particularly in comparison to industry competitors, the reasonableness of the Funds’ fee rates, and JDL’s conclusion that the management fees being charged to the Fund are reasonable. The Board accorded particular weight to the notion that the primary objective of the level of fees is to achieve a rational pricing model applied consistently across the various product lines in the Fund family, while assuring that the overall fees for each Fund (with certain defined exceptions) are generally in line with the "pricing philosophy" currently in effect (i.e., that Fund total expense ratios, in general, approximate or are lower than the median expense ratios of funds in the same Lipper comparison universe). The Board took into account that the Fund’s total expense ratio (after considering proposed expense caps/waivers) was below the peer universe’s median expense ratio shown in the reports. Based on its review, the Board concluded that the Fund’s management fee was fair and reasonable in light of the extent and quality of services that the Fund receives.
The Board also considered the profitability of Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates in connection with Columbia Threadneedle providing management services to the Fund. In this regard, the Independent Trustees referred to their detailed analysis of the Profitability Report, discussing the profitability to Columbia Threadneedle and Ameriprise Financial from managing, operating and distributing the Funds. The Board considered that in 2018 the Board had concluded that 2017 profitability was reasonable and that the 2019 information shows that the profitability generated by Columbia Threadneedle in 2018 only slightly increased from 2017 levels. The Board also noted JDL’s report and its conclusion that 2018 Columbia Threadneedle profitability relative to industry competitors was reasonable. It also took into account the indirect economic benefits flowing to Columbia Threadneedle or its affiliates in connection with managing or distributing the Funds, such as the enhanced ability to offer various other financial products to Ameriprise Financial customers, soft dollar benefits and overall reputational advantages. The Board noted that the fees paid by the Fund should permit the Investment Manager to offer competitive compensation to its personnel, make necessary investments in its business and earn an appropriate profit. The Board concluded that profitability levels were reasonable.
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Economies of scale to be realized
The Board also considered the economies of scale that might be realized by the Fund as its net asset level grows and took note of the extent to which Fund shareholders might also benefit from such growth. The Board took into account, however, that the Management Agreement already provides for a relatively low flat fee regardless of the Fund’s asset level, and requires Columbia Threadneedle to provide investment advice, as well as administrative, accounting and other services to the Fund.
Based on the foregoing, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, concluded that the management fees were fair and reasonable in light of the extent and quality of services provided. In reaching this conclusion, no single factor was determinative. On June 19, 2019, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, approved the renewal of the Management Agreement.
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P.O. Box 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
  
Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the Fund, go to
columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments (Columbia Threadneedle) is the global brand name of the Columbia and Threadneedle group of companies. All rights reserved.
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August 31, 2019
Columbia Select Mid Cap Value Fund
Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s annual and semiannual shareholder reports like this one will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Fund’s website (columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/), and each time a report is posted you will be notified by mail and provided with a website address to access the report.
If you have already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Fund electronically at any time by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank) or, for Fund shares held directly with the Fund, by calling 800.345.6611 or by enrolling in “eDelivery” by logging into your account at columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/.
You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you invest through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you invest directly with the Fund, you can call 800.345.6611 to let the Fund know you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive paper reports will apply to all Columbia Funds held in your account if you invest through a financial intermediary or all Columbia Funds held with the fund complex if you invest directly with the Fund.
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Columbia Select Mid Cap Value Fund (the Fund) mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address, unless such shareholder elected to receive shareholder reports from the Fund electronically. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.
Proxy voting policies and procedures
The policy of the Board of Trustees is to vote the proxies of the companies in which the Fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31st for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30th of that year, and is available without charge by visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/, or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.
Quarterly schedule of investments
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT, and for reporting periods ended prior to March 31, 2019, on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q and Form N-PORT filings are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. The Fund’s complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q or Form N-PORT, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
Additional Fund information
For more information about the Fund, please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.
Fund investment manager
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager)
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund distributor
Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund transfer agent
Columbia Management Investment Services Corp.
P.O. Box 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
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Fund at a Glance
(Unaudited)
Investment objective
The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Portfolio management
Kari Montanus
Lead Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2018
David Hoffman
Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2004
Jonas Patrikson, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2014
Morningstar style boxTM
The Morningstar Style Box is based on a fund’s portfolio holdings. For equity funds, the vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the stocks owned, and the horizontal axis shows investment style (value, blend, or growth). Information shown is based on the most recent data provided by Morningstar.
© 2019 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.
Average annual total returns (%) (for the period ended August 31, 2019)
    Inception 6 Months
cumulative
1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
Class A Excluding sales charges 11/20/01 2.33 0.32 4.61 11.28
  Including sales charges   -3.55 -5.48 3.37 10.62
Advisor Class* 11/08/12 2.45 0.47 4.87 11.47
Class C Excluding sales charges 11/20/01 1.96 -0.49 3.83 10.45
  Including sales charges   0.96 -1.27 3.83 10.45
Institutional Class 11/20/01 2.45 0.58 4.88 11.56
Institutional 2 Class* 11/08/12 2.51 0.67 5.01 11.57
Institutional 3 Class 07/15/09 2.54 0.75 5.06 11.70
Class R 01/23/06 2.12 -0.01 4.35 10.99
Russell Midcap Value Index   0.88 -3.13 5.88 12.46
Returns for Class A shares are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. Returns for Class C shares are shown with and without the 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge for the first year only. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each share class. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ or calling 800.345.6611.
* The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund’s oldest share class. Since the Fund launched more than one share class at its inception, Class A shares were used. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/investment-products/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.
The Russell Midcap Value Index, an unmanaged index, measures the performance of those Russell Midcap Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and forecasted growth values.
Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.
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Fund at a Glance   (continued)
(Unaudited)
Top 10 holdings (%) (at August 31, 2019)
L3 Harris Technologies, Inc. 3.4
FMC Corp. 3.4
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (The) 3.3
Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A 3.3
Welltower, Inc. 3.2
CMS Energy Corp. 3.1
ProLogis, Inc. 3.0
Ameren Corp. 2.9
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. 2.8
Voya Financial, Inc. 2.7
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments excluding Money Market Funds and investments in derivatives, if any.
For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled “Portfolio of Investments.”
Fund holdings are as of the date given, are subject to change at any time, and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.
Portfolio breakdown (%) (at August 31, 2019)
Common Stocks 98.7
Money Market Funds 1.3
Total 100.0
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments excluding investments in derivatives, if any. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
Equity sector breakdown (%) (at August 31, 2019)
Consumer Discretionary 7.9
Consumer Staples 7.1
Energy 6.5
Financials 17.2
Health Care 7.9
Industrials 12.9
Information Technology 9.2
Materials 6.9
Real Estate 10.9
Utilities 13.5
Total 100.0
Percentages indicated are based upon total equity investments. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
 
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Understanding Your Fund’s Expenses
(Unaudited)
As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are shareholder transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing fund costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing your Fund’s expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the “Actual” column is calculated using the Fund’s actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the “Actual” column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare with other funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
March 1, 2019 — August 31, 2019
  Account value at the
beginning of the
period ($)
Account value at the
end of the
period ($)
Expenses paid during
the period ($)
Fund’s annualized
expense ratio (%)
  Actual Hypothetical Actual Hypothetical Actual Hypothetical Actual
Class A 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,023.30 1,019.15 5.92 5.91 1.17
Advisor Class 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,024.50 1,020.45 4.61 4.60 0.91
Class C 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,019.60 1,015.40 9.69 9.67 1.92
Institutional Class 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,024.50 1,020.45 4.61 4.60 0.91
Institutional 2 Class 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,025.10 1,021.05 4.00 3.99 0.79
Institutional 3 Class 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,025.40 1,021.25 3.80 3.79 0.75
Class R 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,021.20 1,017.90 7.18 7.16 1.42
Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund’s most recent fiscal half year and divided by 366.
Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from its investment in underlying funds, including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.
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Portfolio of Investments
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Investments in securities
Common Stocks 98.9%
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Consumer Discretionary 7.8%
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 2.1%
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. 309,670 32,292,388
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail 1.6%
Expedia Group, Inc. 181,031 23,552,133
Multiline Retail 2.4%
Dollar Tree, Inc.(a) 354,325 35,974,617
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 1.7%
Ralph Lauren Corp. 283,316 25,028,135
Total Consumer Discretionary 116,847,273
Consumer Staples 7.0%
Food & Staples Retailing 3.7%
Kroger Co. (The) 1,217,285 28,825,309
U.S. Foods Holding Corp.(a) 666,815 26,972,667
Total   55,797,976
Food Products 3.3%
Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A 526,525 48,987,886
Total Consumer Staples 104,785,862
Energy 6.4%
Energy Equipment & Services 1.5%
TechnipFMC PLC 946,005 23,498,764
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 4.9%
Marathon Petroleum Corp. 466,075 22,935,551
Noble Energy, Inc. 1,249,265 28,208,404
WPX Energy, Inc.(a) 2,031,285 21,856,626
Total   73,000,581
Total Energy 96,499,345
Financials 17.0%
Banks 7.0%
Comerica, Inc. 294,575 18,160,549
Popular, Inc. 569,310 29,928,627
Regions Financial Corp. 1,765,815 25,816,215
SunTrust Banks, Inc. 518,830 31,913,233
Total   105,818,624
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Capital Markets 1.7%
Northern Trust Corp. 285,300 25,086,429
Diversified Financial Services 2.7%
Voya Financial, Inc. 808,625 39,881,385
Insurance 5.6%
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (The) 845,563 49,279,412
Lincoln National Corp. 661,715 34,991,489
Total   84,270,901
Total Financials 255,057,339
Health Care 7.9%
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 2.8%
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. 296,665 41,295,768
Health Care Providers & Services 3.5%
Quest Diagnostics, Inc. 296,685 30,371,643
WellCare Health Plans, Inc.(a) 84,250 22,809,845
Total   53,181,488
Life Sciences Tools & Services 1.6%
Agilent Technologies, Inc. 329,335 23,419,012
Total Health Care 117,896,268
Industrials 12.7%
Aerospace & Defense 3.4%
L3 Harris Technologies, Inc. 240,878 50,924,018
Airlines 2.1%
United Airlines Holdings, Inc.(a) 376,880 31,774,753
Electrical Equipment 2.6%
AMETEK, Inc. 458,380 39,388,593
Machinery 2.3%
Ingersoll-Rand PLC 283,708 34,354,202
Road & Rail 2.3%
Norfolk Southern Corp. 199,795 34,774,320
Total Industrials 191,215,886
Information Technology 9.1%
Communications Equipment 2.6%
Motorola Solutions, Inc. 213,660 38,653,231
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
IT Services 2.5%
DXC Technology Co. 457,015 15,182,038
Fiserv, Inc.(a) 204,450 21,863,883
Total   37,045,921
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 4.0%
Marvell Technology Group Ltd. 939,175 22,512,025
Teradyne, Inc. 721,825 38,235,070
Total   60,747,095
Total Information Technology 136,446,247
Materials 6.8%
Chemicals 5.2%
Eastman Chemical Co. 422,100 27,592,677
FMC Corp. 579,230 50,004,926
Total   77,597,603
Metals & Mining 1.6%
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. 2,711,695 24,920,477
Total Materials 102,518,080
Real Estate 10.8%
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) 10.8%
Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. 815,800 31,914,096
ProLogis, Inc. 532,550 44,531,831
SL Green Realty Corp. 467,550 37,506,861
Welltower, Inc. 529,840 47,452,470
Total   161,405,258
Total Real Estate 161,405,258
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Utilities 13.4%
Electric Utilities 5.2%
Edison International 524,690 37,919,346
Pinnacle West Capital Corp. 412,600 39,324,906
Total   77,244,252
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers 2.3%
AES Corp. (The) 2,210,350 33,884,666
Multi-Utilities 5.9%
Ameren Corp. 562,550 43,400,733
CMS Energy Corp. 725,350 45,733,317
Total   89,134,050
Total Utilities 200,262,968
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $1,270,720,193)
1,482,934,526
Money Market Funds 1.2%
  Shares Value ($)
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 2.208%(b),(c) 18,908,711 18,906,820
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $18,906,820)
18,906,820
Total Investments in Securities
(Cost: $1,289,627,013)
1,501,841,346
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net   (2,004,027)
Net Assets 1,499,837,319
 
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) Non-income producing investment.
(b) The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at August 31, 2019.
(c) As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the company’s outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the period ended August 31, 2019 are as follows:
    
Issuer Beginning
shares
Shares
purchased
Shares
sold
Ending
shares
Realized gain
(loss) —
affiliated
issuers ($)
Net change in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation) —
affiliated
issuers ($)
Dividends —
affiliated
issuers ($)
Value —
affiliated
issuers
at end of
period ($)
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 2.208%
  28,820,048 85,808,007 (95,719,344) 18,908,711 237 214,466 18,906,820
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Fair value measurements
The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund’s assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.
Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date. Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.
Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).
Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).
Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment’s fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.
Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.
Under the direction of the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager’s Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager’s organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.
The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments at August 31, 2019:
  Level 1 ($) Level 2 ($) Level 3 ($) Total ($)
Investments in Securities        
Common Stocks        
Consumer Discretionary 116,847,273 116,847,273
Consumer Staples 104,785,862 104,785,862
Energy 96,499,345 96,499,345
Financials 255,057,339 255,057,339
Health Care 117,896,268 117,896,268
Industrials 191,215,886 191,215,886
Information Technology 136,446,247 136,446,247
Materials 102,518,080 102,518,080
Real Estate 161,405,258 161,405,258
Utilities 200,262,968 200,262,968
Total Common Stocks 1,482,934,526 1,482,934,526
Money Market Funds 18,906,820 18,906,820
Total Investments in Securities 1,501,841,346 1,501,841,346
See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Assets  
Investments in securities, at value  
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $1,270,720,193) $1,482,934,526
Affiliated issuers (cost $18,906,820) 18,906,820
Receivable for:  
Capital shares sold 526,361
Dividends 2,018,146
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager 1,762
Prepaid expenses 7,931
Total assets 1,504,395,546
Liabilities  
Payable for:  
Capital shares purchased 3,885,953
Management services fees 31,619
Distribution and/or service fees 4,566
Transfer agent fees 326,301
Compensation of board members 211,949
Compensation of chief compliance officer 188
Other expenses 97,651
Total liabilities 4,558,227
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock $1,499,837,319
Represented by  
Paid in capital 1,298,105,530
Total distributable earnings (loss)   201,731,789
Total - representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock $1,499,837,319
Class A  
Net assets $545,138,020
Shares outstanding 51,871,124
Net asset value per share $10.51
Maximum sales charge 5.75%
Maximum offering price per share (calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge for Class A shares) $11.15
Advisor Class  
Net assets $22,673,345
Shares outstanding 2,073,567
Net asset value per share $10.93
Class C  
Net assets $16,223,530
Shares outstanding 1,716,484
Net asset value per share $9.45
Institutional Class  
Net assets $668,504,627
Shares outstanding 63,374,254
Net asset value per share $10.55
Institutional 2 Class  
Net assets $70,364,600
Shares outstanding 6,432,655
Net asset value per share $10.94
Institutional 3 Class  
Net assets $148,188,995
Shares outstanding 14,102,056
Net asset value per share $10.51
Class R  
Net assets $28,744,202
Shares outstanding 2,749,684
Net asset value per share $10.45
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Net investment income  
Income:  
Dividends — unaffiliated issuers $16,151,773
Dividends — affiliated issuers 214,466
Foreign taxes withheld (37,190)
Total income 16,329,049
Expenses:  
Management services fees 5,946,975
Distribution and/or service fees  
Class A 708,242
Class C 93,020
Class R 76,072
Transfer agent fees  
Class A 484,193
Advisor Class 19,779
Class C 15,937
Institutional Class 588,248
Institutional 2 Class 21,046
Institutional 3 Class 6,234
Class R 26,010
Compensation of board members 31,011
Custodian fees 6,356
Printing and postage fees 69,395
Registration fees 61,271
Audit fees 13,963
Legal fees 11,912
Compensation of chief compliance officer 177
Other 16,831
Total expenses 8,196,672
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates (412,300)
Total net expenses 7,784,372
Net investment income 8,544,677
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net  
Net realized gain (loss) on:  
Investments — unaffiliated issuers 4,898,375
Investments — affiliated issuers 237
Net realized gain 4,898,612
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments — unaffiliated issuers 23,884,345
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) 23,884,345
Net realized and unrealized gain 28,782,957
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations $37,327,634
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
  Six Months Ended
August 31, 2019
(Unaudited)
Year Ended
February 28, 2019
Operations    
Net investment income $8,544,677 $12,979,444
Net realized gain 4,898,612 293,473,612
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) 23,884,345 (249,287,067)
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations 37,327,634 57,165,989
Distributions to shareholders    
Net investment income and net realized gains    
Class A (3,798,846) (154,997,509)
Advisor Class (175,939) (9,252,914)
Class C (64,735) (8,753,910)
Institutional Class (5,437,623) (186,659,217)
Institutional 2 Class (574,050) (13,122,849)
Institutional 3 Class (1,340,448) (48,940,519)
Class R (168,038) (8,636,973)
Class T   (41,228)
Total distributions to shareholders   (11,559,679) (430,405,119)
Decrease in net assets from capital stock activity (94,272,057) (90,838,369)
Total decrease in net assets (68,504,102) (464,077,499)
Net assets at beginning of period 1,568,341,421 2,032,418,920
Net assets at end of period $1,499,837,319 $1,568,341,421
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets   (continued)
  Six Months Ended Year Ended
  August 31, 2019 (Unaudited) February 28, 2019
  Shares Dollars ($) Shares Dollars ($)
Capital stock activity
Class A        
Subscriptions 1,625,787 17,049,237 6,845,468 82,321,052
Distributions reinvested 334,557 3,498,353 14,110,115 143,170,441
Redemptions (5,781,827) (60,689,192) (17,454,758) (205,393,415)
Net increase (decrease) (3,821,483) (40,141,602) 3,500,825 20,098,078
Advisor Class        
Subscriptions 339,481 3,690,125 1,063,773 13,560,981
Distributions reinvested 15,323 166,587 820,904 9,120,135
Redemptions (313,603) (3,428,781) (4,944,600) (61,448,614)
Net increase (decrease) 41,201 427,931 (3,059,923) (38,767,498)
Class C        
Subscriptions 59,166 561,993 196,327 2,057,701
Distributions reinvested 6,330 59,805 839,232 8,239,279
Redemptions (580,754) (5,470,649) (4,470,813) (52,052,375)
Net decrease (515,258) (4,848,851) (3,435,254) (41,755,395)
Institutional Class        
Subscriptions 2,529,888 26,676,373 5,320,887 63,037,043
Distributions reinvested 484,081 5,077,919 16,850,564 172,232,428
Redemptions (6,604,807) (69,577,121) (18,143,253) (216,878,671)
Net increase (decrease) (3,590,838) (37,822,829) 4,028,198 18,390,800
Institutional 2 Class        
Subscriptions 779,435 8,533,668 3,890,214 41,231,272
Distributions reinvested 52,787 574,050 1,216,107 13,115,217
Redemptions (941,473) (10,336,719) (4,573,681) (58,493,418)
Net increase (decrease) (109,251) (1,229,001) 532,640 (4,146,929)
Institutional 3 Class        
Subscriptions 1,669,192 17,517,426 3,232,831 39,389,706
Distributions reinvested 93,508 976,460 2,758,688 28,294,838
Redemptions (2,502,722) (26,281,081) (9,172,108) (109,531,841)
Net decrease (740,022) (7,787,195) (3,180,589) (41,847,297)
Class K        
Redemptions (456) (6,275)
Net decrease (456) (6,275)
Class R        
Subscriptions 314,373 3,296,007 555,228 6,591,157
Distributions reinvested 15,478 161,168 807,129 8,188,648
Redemptions (603,498) (6,327,685) (1,462,863) (17,412,415)
Net decrease (273,647) (2,870,510) (100,506) (2,632,610)
Class T        
Distributions reinvested 4,003 40,739
Redemptions (20,899) (211,982)
Net decrease (16,896) (171,243)
Total net decrease (9,009,298) (94,272,057) (1,731,961) (90,838,369)
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights
The following table is intended to help you understand the Fund’s financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any. Total return and portfolio turnover are not annualized for periods of less than one year. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated without regard to purchase and sales transactions of short-term instruments and certain derivatives, if any. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.
  Net asset value,
beginning of
period
Net
investment
income
(loss)
Net
realized
and
unrealized
gain (loss)
Total from
investment
operations
Distributions
from net
investment
income
Distributions
from net
realized
gains
Total
distributions to
shareholders
Class A
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $10.34 0.05 0.19 0.24 (0.05) (0.02) (0.07)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $13.27 0.07 0.18 0.25 (0.07) (3.11) (3.18)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $15.19 0.13 0.80 0.93 (0.14) (2.71) (2.85)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $12.88 0.11 3.35 3.46 (0.11) (1.04) (1.15)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $17.18 0.06 (2.03) (1.97) (0.05) (2.28) (2.33)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $18.64 0.07 1.44 1.51 (0.07) (2.90) (2.97)
Advisor Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $10.75 0.06 0.20 0.26 (0.06) (0.02) (0.08)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $13.67 0.10 0.19 0.29 (0.10) (3.11) (3.21)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $15.57 0.17 0.82 0.99 (0.18) (2.71) (2.89)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $13.18 0.15 3.42 3.57 (0.14) (1.04) (1.18)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $17.52 0.10 (2.07) (1.97) (0.09) (2.28) (2.37)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $18.95 0.12 1.47 1.59 (0.12) (2.90) (3.02)
Class C
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $9.30 0.01 0.17 0.18 (0.01) (0.02) (0.03)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $12.29 (0.02) 0.14 0.12 (3.11) (3.11)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $14.29 0.01 0.75 0.76 (0.05) (2.71) (2.76)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $12.20 0.00 (e) 3.17 3.17 (0.04) (1.04) (1.08)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $16.47 (0.06) (1.93) (1.99) (2.28) (2.28)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $18.05 (0.06) 1.40 1.34 (0.02) (2.90) (2.92)
Institutional Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $10.38 0.06 0.19 0.25 (0.06) (0.02) (0.08)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $13.31 0.10 0.18 0.28 (0.10) (3.11) (3.21)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $15.23 0.18 0.79 0.97 (0.18) (2.71) (2.89)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $12.91 0.15 3.35 3.50 (0.14) (1.04) (1.18)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $17.21 0.10 (2.03) (1.93) (0.09) (2.28) (2.37)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $18.67 0.12 1.44 1.56 (0.12) (2.90) (3.02)
Institutional 2 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $10.76 0.07 0.20 0.27 (0.07) (0.02) (0.09)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $13.67 0.11 0.20 0.31 (0.11) (3.11) (3.22)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $15.57 0.18 0.83 1.01 (0.20) (2.71) (2.91)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $13.18 0.17 3.42 3.59 (0.16) (1.04) (1.20)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $17.52 0.12 (2.07) (1.95) (0.11) (2.28) (2.39)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $18.96 0.15 1.45 1.60 (0.14) (2.90) (3.04)
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights  (continued)
  Net
asset
value,
end of
period
Total
return
Total gross
expense
ratio to
average
net assets(a)
Total net
expense
ratio to
average
net assets(a),(b)
Net investment
income (loss)
ratio to
average
net assets
Portfolio
turnover
Net
assets,
end of
period
(000’s)
Class A
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $10.51 2.33% 1.22% (c) 1.17% (c) 0.95% (c) 5% $545,138
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $10.34 3.57% 1.20% 1.17% (d) 0.57% 79% $575,861
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $13.27 5.96% 1.18% 1.18% (d) 0.86% 59% $692,641
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $15.19 27.41% 1.17% 1.17% (d) 0.78% 33% $886,910
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $12.88 (12.77%) 1.18% 1.18% (d) 0.37% 47% $837,676
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $17.18 8.50% 1.16% 1.16% (d) 0.39% 25% $1,112,701
Advisor Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $10.93 2.45% 0.97% (c) 0.91% (c) 1.18% (c) 5% $22,673
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $10.75 3.79% 0.95% 0.92% (d) 0.78% 79% $21,857
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $13.67 6.20% 0.93% 0.92% (d) 1.10% 59% $69,624
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $15.57 27.70% 0.93% 0.93% (d) 1.02% 33% $105,459
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $13.18 (12.53%) 0.94% 0.94% (d) 0.64% 47% $63,910
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $17.52 8.79% 0.92% 0.92% (d) 0.68% 25% $33,559
Class C
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $9.45 1.96% 1.97% (c) 1.92% (c) 0.22% (c) 5% $16,224
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $9.30 2.78% 1.95% 1.92% (d) (0.20%) 79% $20,763
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $12.29 5.09% 1.93% 1.92% (d) 0.10% 59% $69,670
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $14.29 26.48% 1.92% 1.92% (d) 0.03% 33% $99,413
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $12.20 (13.42%) 1.93% 1.93% (d) (0.38%) 47% $99,372
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $16.47 7.73% 1.91% 1.91% (d) (0.36%) 25% $138,393
Institutional Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $10.55 2.45% 0.97% (c) 0.91% (c) 1.20% (c) 5% $668,505
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $10.38 3.84% 0.95% 0.92% (d) 0.82% 79% $694,941
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $13.31 6.21% 0.93% 0.93% (d) 1.20% 59% $837,610
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $15.23 27.74% 0.93% 0.93% (d) 1.02% 33% $1,421,365
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $12.91 (12.51%) 0.93% 0.93% (d) 0.61% 47% $1,450,834
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $17.21 8.76% 0.91% 0.91% (d) 0.64% 25% $2,334,328
Institutional 2 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $10.94 2.51% 0.86% (c) 0.79% (c) 1.31% (c) 5% $70,365
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $10.76 3.99% 0.83% 0.80% 0.89% 79% $70,379
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $13.67 6.33% 0.82% 0.82% 1.17% 59% $82,174
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $15.57 27.86% 0.80% 0.80% 1.15% 33% $88,789
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $13.18 (12.40%) 0.79% 0.79% 0.76% 47% $58,924
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $17.52 8.87% 0.78% 0.78% 0.84% 25% $72,152
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights  (continued)
  Net asset value,
beginning of
period
Net
investment
income
(loss)
Net
realized
and
unrealized
gain (loss)
Total from
investment
operations
Distributions
from net
investment
income
Distributions
from net
realized
gains
Total
distributions to
shareholders
Institutional 3 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $10.34 0.07 0.19 0.26 (0.07) (0.02) (0.09)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $13.27 0.12 0.18 0.30 (0.12) (3.11) (3.23)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $15.20 0.14 0.84 0.98 (0.20) (2.71) (2.91)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $12.89 0.17 3.35 3.52 (0.17) (1.04) (1.21)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $17.19 0.13 (2.03) (1.90) (0.12) (2.28) (2.40)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $18.65 0.16 1.43 1.59 (0.15) (2.90) (3.05)
Class R
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $10.29 0.04 0.18 0.22 (0.04) (0.02) (0.06)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $13.22 0.04 0.18 0.22 (0.04) (3.11) (3.15)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $15.14 0.09 0.80 0.89 (0.10) (2.71) (2.81)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $12.84 0.08 3.33 3.41 (0.07) (1.04) (1.11)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $17.14 0.02 (2.03) (2.01) (0.01) (2.28) (2.29)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $18.61 0.03 1.44 1.47 (0.04) (2.90) (2.94)
    
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund’s reported expense ratios.
(b) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(c) Annualized.
(d) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(e) Rounds to zero.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights  (continued)
  Net
asset
value,
end of
period
Total
return
Total gross
expense
ratio to
average
net assets(a)
Total net
expense
ratio to
average
net assets(a),(b)
Net investment
income (loss)
ratio to
average
net assets
Portfolio
turnover
Net
assets,
end of
period
(000’s)
Institutional 3 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $10.51 2.54% 0.80% (c) 0.75% (c) 1.36% (c) 5% $148,189
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $10.34 4.02% 0.78% 0.76% 0.97% 79% $153,442
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $13.27 6.34% 0.77% 0.77% 0.98% 59% $239,180
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $15.20 27.94% 0.75% 0.75% 1.19% 33% $78,828
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $12.89 (12.35%) 0.74% 0.74% 0.81% 47% $44,147
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $17.19 8.97% 0.73% 0.73% 0.88% 25% $27,860
Class R
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $10.45 2.12% 1.47% (c) 1.42% (c) 0.70% (c) 5% $28,744
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $10.29 3.34% 1.45% 1.42% (d) 0.32% 79% $31,097
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $13.22 5.71% 1.43% 1.42% (d) 0.61% 59% $41,290
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $15.14 27.10% 1.42% 1.42% (d) 0.54% 33% $53,457
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $12.84 (13.02%) 1.43% 1.43% (d) 0.11% 47% $52,550
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $17.14 8.25% 1.41% 1.41% (d) 0.15% 25% $77,556
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Notes to Financial Statements
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Note 1. Organization
Columbia Select Mid Cap Value Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust.
Fund shares
The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers each of the share classes listed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by the Trust’s organizational documents or by law. Each share class has its own expense and sales charge structure. Different share classes may have different minimum initial investment amounts and pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of distributing such share classes vary. Distributions to shareholders in a liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class.
As described in the Fund’s prospectus, Class A and Class C shares are offered to the general public for investment. Advisor Class, Institutional Class, Institutional 2 Class, Institutional 3 Class and Class R shares are available for purchase through authorized investment professionals to omnibus retirement plans or to institutional and to certain other investors as also described in the Fund’s prospectus. Class C shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 10 years.
Note 2. Summary of significant accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies (ASC 946). The financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security valuation
All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange. Equity securities are valued at the official closing price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets.
Foreign equity securities are valued based on the closing price on the foreign exchange in which such securities are primarily traded. If any foreign equity security closing prices are not readily available, the securities are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are determined at the scheduled closing time of the New York Stock Exchange. Many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange; therefore, the closing prices for securities in such markets or on such exchanges may not fully reflect events that occur after such close but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange. In those situations, foreign securities will be fair valued pursuant to a policy adopted by the Board of Trustees. Under the policy, the Fund may utilize a third party pricing service to determine these fair values. The third-party pricing service takes into account multiple factors, including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange or market, to determine a good faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.
Investments in open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at their latest net asset value.
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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reflective of market value or reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the quoted or published price for the security.
The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.
GAAP requires disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category. This information is disclosed following the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.
Security transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
Income recognition
Corporate actions and dividend income are generally recorded net of any non-reclaimable tax withholdings, on the ex-dividend date or upon receipt of ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign securities.
The Fund may receive distributions from holdings in equity securities, business development companies (BDCs), exchange-traded funds (ETFs), limited partnerships (LPs), other regulated investment companies (RICs), and real estate investment trusts (REITs), which report information on the tax character of their distributions annually. These distributions are allocated to dividend income, capital gain and return of capital based on actual information reported. Return of capital is recorded as a reduction of the cost basis of securities held. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, return of capital is recorded as a realized gain. With respect to REITs, to the extent actual information has not yet been reported, estimates for return of capital are made by the Fund’s management. Management’s estimates are subsequently adjusted when the actual character of the distributions is disclosed by the REITs, which could result in a proportionate change in return of capital to shareholders.
Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost basis if the Fund still owns the applicable securities on the payment date. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.
Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.
Determination of class net asset value
All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
Federal income tax status
The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its investment company taxable income and net capital gain, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its ordinary income, capital gain net income and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Foreign taxes
The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue such taxes and recoveries, as applicable, based upon its current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.
Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level, based on statutory rates. The Fund accrues for such foreign taxes on realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction, as applicable. The amount, if any, is disclosed as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Distributions to shareholders
Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid each calendar quarter. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Guarantees and indemnifications
Under the Trust’s organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund’s contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.
Recent accounting pronouncement
Accounting Standards Update 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement
In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019 and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. After evaluation, management determined to adopt the ASU effective for the period ended August 31, 2019 and all subsequent periods. As a result of the amendments, management implemented disclosure changes which include removal of the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, removal of the policy for the timing of transfers between levels, removal of the description of the Level 3 valuation processes, as well as modifications to the measurement uncertainty disclosure.
Note 3. Fees and other transactions with affiliates
Management services fees
The Fund has entered into a Management Agreement with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial). Under the Management Agreement, the Investment Manager provides the Fund with investment research and advice, as well as administrative and accounting services. The management services fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund’s daily net assets that declines from 0.82% to 0.65% as the Fund’s net assets increase. The annualized effective management services fee rate for the six months ended August 31, 2019 was 0.77% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
Compensation of board members
Members of the Board of Trustees who are not officers or employees of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Deferred Plan), these members of the Board of Trustees may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund’s liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. All amounts payable under the Deferred Plan constitute a general unsecured obligation of the Fund.
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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)
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Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer
The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. As disclosed in the Statement of Operations, a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s total compensation is allocated to the Fund, along with other allocations to affiliated registered investment companies managed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates, based on relative net assets.
Transfer agency fees
Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc. (DST) to serve as sub-transfer agent. The Transfer Agent pays the fees of DST for services as sub-transfer agent and DST is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).
The Fund pays the Transfer Agent a monthly transfer agency fee based on the number or the average value of accounts, depending on the type of account. In addition, the Fund pays the Transfer Agent a fee for shareholder services based on the number of accounts or on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund’s shares maintained in omnibus accounts up to the lesser of the amount charged by the financial intermediary or a cap established by the Board of Trustees from time to time.
The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from the Fund for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees. Total transfer agency fees for Institutional 2 Class and Institutional 3 Class shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.07% and 0.02%, respectively, of the average daily net assets attributable to each share class. In addition, effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, Institutional 2 Class shares are subject to a contractual transfer agency fee annual limitation of not more than 0.05% of the average daily net assets attributable to Institutional 2 Class shares.
For the six months ended August 31, 2019, the Fund’s annualized effective transfer agency fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:
  Effective rate (%)
Class A 0.17
Advisor Class 0.17
Class C 0.17
Institutional Class 0.17
Institutional 2 Class 0.06
Institutional 3 Class 0.01
Class R 0.17
An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class’s initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agency fees. These minimum account balance fees are remitted to the Fund and recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended August 31, 2019, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Fund.
Distribution and service fees
The Fund has entered into an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. The Board of Trustees has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.
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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly combined distribution and service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares of the Fund. Also under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares of the Fund and a monthly distribution fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rates of 0.75% and 0.50% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C and Class R shares of the Fund, respectively.
Sales charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC), received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares for the six months ended August 31, 2019, if any, are listed below:
  Front End (%) CDSC (%) Amount ($)
Class A 5.75 0.50 - 1.00 (a) 45,730
Class C 1.00 (b) 285
    
(a) This charge is imposed on certain investments of between $1 million and $50 million redeemed within 18 months after purchase, as follows: 1.00% if redeemed within 12 months after purchase, and 0.50% if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase, with certain limited exceptions.
(b) This charge applies to redemptions within 12 months after purchase, with certain limited exceptions.
The Fund’s other share classes are not subject to sales charges.
Expenses waived/reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates
The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the period(s) disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees, so that the Fund’s net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund’s custodian, do not exceed the following annual rate(s) as a percentage of the class’ average daily net assets:
  July 1, 2019
through
June 30, 2020
Prior to
July 1, 2019
Class A 1.17% 1.17%
Advisor Class 0.92 0.92
Class C 1.92 1.92
Institutional Class 0.92 0.92
Institutional 2 Class 0.80 0.79
Institutional 3 Class 0.76 0.75
Class R 1.42 1.42
Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, infrequent and/or unusual expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board of Trustees. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from the Investment Manager, certain of its affiliates and the Fund. In addition to the contractual agreement, the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have voluntarily agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse Fund expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described above) so that Fund level expenses (expenses directly attributable to the Fund and not to a specific share class) are waived proportionately across all share classes, but the Fund’s net operating expenses shall not exceed the contractual annual rates listed in the table above. This arrangement may be revised or discontinued at any time. Reflected in the contractual cap commitment, effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, is the Transfer Agent’s contractual agreement to limit total transfer agency fees to an annual rate of not more than 0.05% for Institutional 2 Class of the average daily net assets attributable to Institutional 2 Class,
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August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees. Any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed under the expense reimbursement arrangements described above are not recoverable by the Investment Manager or its affiliates in future periods.
Note 4. Federal tax information
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.
At August 31, 2019, the approximate cost of all investments for federal income tax purposes and the aggregate gross approximate unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:
Federal
tax cost ($)
Gross unrealized
appreciation ($)
Gross unrealized
(depreciation) ($)
Net unrealized
appreciation ($)
1,289,627,000 305,872,000 (93,658,000) 212,214,000
Tax cost of investments and unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) may also include timing differences that do not constitute adjustments to tax basis.
Under current tax rules, regulated investment companies can elect to treat certain late-year ordinary losses incurred and post-October capital losses (capital losses realized after October 31) as arising on the first day of the following taxable year. The Fund will elect to treat the following late-year ordinary losses and post-October capital losses at February 28, 2019 as arising on March 1, 2019.
Late year
ordinary losses ($)
Post-October
capital losses ($)
16,842,043
Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions in the Fund that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management’s conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Note 5. Portfolio information
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term investments and derivatives, if any, aggregated to $82,905,730 and $168,714,443, respectively, for the six months ended August 31, 2019. The amount of purchase and sale activity impacts the portfolio turnover rate reported in the Financial Highlights.
Note 6. Affiliated money market fund
The Fund invests in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds (the Affiliated MMF). The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as Dividends - affiliated issuers in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the Affiliated MMF. The Affiliated MMF prices its shares with a floating net asset value. In addition, the Board of Trustees of the Affiliated MMF may impose a fee on redemptions (sometimes referred to as a liquidity fee) or temporarily suspend redemptions (sometimes referred to as imposing a redemption gate) in the event its liquidity falls below regulatory limits.
Note 7. Interfund lending
Pursuant to an exemptive order granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund participates in a program (the Interfund Program) allowing each participating Columbia Fund (each, a Participating Fund) to lend money directly to and, except for closed-end funds and money market funds, borrow money directly from other Participating Funds for temporary purposes. The amounts eligible for borrowing and lending under the Interfund Program are subject to certain restrictions.
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August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Interfund loans are subject to the risk that the borrowing fund could be unable to repay the loan when due, and a delay in repayment to the lending fund could result in lost opportunities and/or additional lending costs. The exemptive order is subject to conditions intended to mitigate conflicts of interest arising from the Investment Manager’s relationship with each Participating Fund.
The Fund did not borrow or lend money under the Interfund Program during the six months ended August 31, 2019.
Note 8. Line of credit
The Fund has access to a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by Citibank, N.A., HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager or an affiliated investment manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $1 billion. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the federal funds effective rate, (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate and (iii) the overnight bank funding rate, plus in each case, 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the unused amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.15% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations. This agreement expires annually in December unless extended or renewed.
The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended August 31, 2019.
Note 9. Subsequent events
Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
Note 10. Information regarding pending and settled legal proceedings
Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Fund is not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund. Ameriprise Financial is required to make quarterly (10-Q), annual (10-K) and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased Fund redemptions, reduced sale of Fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Fund. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.
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 Approval of Management Agreement
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (Columbia Threadneedle or the Investment Manager, and together with its domestic and global affiliates, Columbia Threadneedle Investments), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), serves as the investment manager to Columbia Select Mid Cap Value Fund (the Fund). Under a management agreement (the Management Agreement), Columbia Threadneedle provides investment advice and other services to the Fund and other funds distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (collectively, the Funds).
On an annual basis, the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the Board), including the independent Board members (the Independent Trustees), considers renewal of the Management Agreement. Columbia Threadneedle prepared detailed reports for the Board and its Contracts Committee in November 2018 and January, March, April and June 2019, including reports providing the results of analyses performed by an independent organization, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (Broadridge), and a comprehensive response to items of information requested by independent legal counsel to the Independent Trustees (Independent Legal Counsel) in a letter to the Investment Manager, to assist the Board in making this determination. Many of the materials presented at these meetings were first supplied in draft form to designated independent Board representatives, i.e., Independent Legal Counsel, Fund Counsel, the Chair of the Board (who is an Independent Trustee) and the Chair of the Contracts Committee (who is an Independent Trustee), and the final materials were revised to include information reflective of discussion and subsequent requests made by the Contracts Committee. In addition, throughout the year, the Board (or its committees) regularly meets with portfolio management teams and senior management personnel and reviews information prepared by Columbia Threadneedle addressing the services Columbia Threadneedle provides and Fund performance. The Board also accords appropriate weight to the work, deliberations and conclusions of the various committees, such as the Contracts Committee, the Investment Review Committee, the Audit Committee and the Compliance Committee in determining whether to continue the Management Agreement.
The Board, at its June 17-19, 2019 in-person Board meeting (the June Meeting), considered the renewal of the Management Agreement for an additional one-year term. At the June Meeting, Independent Legal Counsel reviewed with the Independent Trustees various factors relevant to the Board’s consideration of management agreements and the Board’s legal responsibilities related to such consideration. Following an analysis and discussion of the factors identified below, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, approved the renewal of the Management Agreement.
Nature, extent and quality of services provided by Columbia Threadneedle
The Board analyzed various reports and presentations it had received detailing the services performed by Columbia Threadneedle, as well as its history, reputation, expertise, resources and capabilities, and the qualifications of its personnel.
The Board specifically considered the many developments during recent years concerning the services provided by Columbia Threadneedle, including, in particular, the organization and depth of the equity and credit research departments. The Board further observed the enhancements to the investment risk management department’s processes, systems and oversight, over the past several years, as well as planned 2019 initiatives. The Board also took into account the broad scope of services provided by Columbia Threadneedle to each Fund, including, among other services, investment, risk and compliance oversight. The Board also took into account the information it received concerning Columbia Threadneedle’s ability to attract and retain key portfolio management personnel and that it has sufficient resources to provide competitive and adequate compensation to investment personnel.
In connection with the Board’s evaluation of the overall package of services provided by Columbia Threadneedle, the Board also considered the nature, quality and range of administrative services provided to the Fund by Columbia Threadneedle, as well as the achievements in 2018 in the performance of administrative services, and noted the various enhancements anticipated for 2019. In evaluating the quality of services provided under the Management Agreement, the Board also took into account the organization and strength of the Fund’s and its service providers’ compliance programs. In addition, the Board reviewed the financial condition of Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates and each entity’s ability to carry out its responsibilities under the Management Agreement and the Fund’s other service agreements with affiliates of Ameriprise Financial, observing the financial strength of Ameriprise Financial, with its relatively strong cash position and solid balance sheet.
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The Board also discussed the acceptability of the terms of the Management Agreement (including the relatively broad scope of services required to be performed by Columbia Threadneedle), noting that no material changes are proposed from the form of agreement previously approved. They also noted the wide array of legal and compliance services provided to the Funds under the Management Agreement. It was also observed that the services being performed under the Management Agreement were of a reasonably high quality.
Based on the foregoing, and based on other information received (both oral and written, including the information on investment performance referenced below) and other considerations, the Board concluded that Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates are in a position to continue to provide a high quality and level of services to the Fund.
Investment performance
For purposes of evaluating the nature, extent and quality of services provided under the Management Agreement, the Board carefully reviewed the investment performance of the Fund. In this regard, the Board considered detailed reports providing the results of analyses performed by an independent organization showing, for various periods (including since manager inception): the performance of the Fund, the performance of a benchmark index, the percentage ranking of the Fund among its comparison group, the product score of the Fund (taking into account performance relative to peers and benchmarks) and the net assets of the Fund. The Board observed that the Fund’s investment performance met expectations.
Comparative fees, costs of services provided and the profits realized by Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund
The Board reviewed comparative fees and the costs of services provided under the Management Agreement. The Board members considered detailed comparative information set forth in an annual report on fees and expenses, including, among other things, data (based on analyses conducted by an independent organization) showing a comparison of the Fund’s expenses with median expenses paid by funds in its comparative peer universe, as well as data showing the Fund’s contribution to Columbia Threadneedle’s profitability.
The Board considered the reports of its independent fee consultant, JDL Consultants, LLC (JDL), which assisted in the Board’s analysis of the Funds’ performance and expenses, the reasonableness of Columbia Threadneedle’s profitability, particularly in comparison to industry competitors, the reasonableness of the Funds’ fee rates, and JDL’s conclusion that the management fees being charged to the Fund are reasonable. The Board accorded particular weight to the notion that the primary objective of the level of fees is to achieve a rational pricing model applied consistently across the various product lines in the Fund family, while assuring that the overall fees for each Fund (with certain defined exceptions) are generally in line with the "pricing philosophy" currently in effect (i.e., that Fund total expense ratios, in general, approximate or are lower than the median expense ratios of funds in the same Lipper comparison universe). The Board took into account that the Fund’s total expense ratio (after considering proposed expense caps/waivers) was below the peer universe’s median expense ratio shown in the reports. Based on its review, the Board concluded that the Fund’s management fee was fair and reasonable in light of the extent and quality of services that the Fund receives.
The Board also considered the profitability of Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates in connection with Columbia Threadneedle providing management services to the Fund. In this regard, the Independent Trustees referred to their detailed analysis of the Profitability Report, discussing the profitability to Columbia Threadneedle and Ameriprise Financial from managing, operating and distributing the Funds. The Board considered that in 2018 the Board had concluded that 2017 profitability was reasonable and that the 2019 information shows that the profitability generated by Columbia Threadneedle in 2018 only slightly increased from 2017 levels. The Board also noted JDL’s report and its conclusion that 2018 Columbia Threadneedle profitability relative to industry competitors was reasonable. It also took into account the indirect economic benefits flowing to Columbia Threadneedle or its affiliates in connection with managing or distributing the Funds, such as the enhanced ability to offer various other financial products to Ameriprise Financial customers, soft dollar benefits and overall reputational advantages. The Board noted that the fees paid by the Fund should permit the Investment Manager to offer competitive compensation to its personnel, make necessary investments in its business and earn an appropriate profit. The Board concluded that profitability levels were reasonable.
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Economies of scale to be realized
The Board also considered the economies of scale that might be realized by the Fund as its net asset level grows and took note of the extent to which Fund shareholders might also benefit from such growth. In this regard, the Board took into account that management fees decline as Fund assets exceed various breakpoints, all of which have not been surpassed. The Board concluded that the breakpoints in the management fee rate schedule satisfactorily provides for the sharing of economies of scale, as they allow for adequate opportunity for shareholders to realize benefits (fee breaks) as Fund assets grow.
Based on the foregoing, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, concluded that the management fees were fair and reasonable in light of the extent and quality of services provided. In reaching this conclusion, no single factor was determinative. On June 19, 2019, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, approved the renewal of the Management Agreement.
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Columbia Select Mid Cap Value Fund
P.O. Box 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
  
Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the Fund, go to
columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments (Columbia Threadneedle) is the global brand name of the Columbia and Threadneedle group of companies. All rights reserved.
© 2019 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
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SemiAnnual Report
August 31, 2019
Columbia Small Cap Index Fund
Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s annual and semiannual shareholder reports like this one will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Fund’s website (columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/), and each time a report is posted you will be notified by mail and provided with a website address to access the report.
If you have already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Fund electronically at any time by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank) or, for Fund shares held directly with the Fund, by calling 800.345.6611 or by enrolling in “eDelivery” by logging into your account at columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/.
You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you invest through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you invest directly with the Fund, you can call 800.345.6611 to let the Fund know you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive paper reports will apply to all Columbia Funds held in your account if you invest through a financial intermediary or all Columbia Funds held with the fund complex if you invest directly with the Fund.
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Columbia Small Cap Index Fund (the Fund) mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address, unless such shareholder elected to receive shareholder reports from the Fund electronically. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.
Proxy voting policies and procedures
The policy of the Board of Trustees is to vote the proxies of the companies in which the Fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31st for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30th of that year, and is available without charge by visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/, or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.
Quarterly schedule of investments
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT, and for reporting periods ended prior to March 31, 2019, on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q and Form N-PORT filings are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. The Fund’s complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q or Form N-PORT, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
Additional Fund information
For more information about the Fund, please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.
Fund investment manager
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager)
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund distributor
Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund transfer agent
Columbia Management Investment Services Corp.
P.O. Box 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
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Fund at a Glance
(Unaudited)
Investment objective
The Fund seeks total return before fees and expenses that corresponds to the total return of the Standard & Poor’s (S&P) SmallCap 600 Index.
Portfolio management
Christopher Lo, CFA
Lead Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2014
Vadim Shteyn
Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2011
Morningstar style boxTM
The Morningstar Style Box is based on a fund’s portfolio holdings. For equity funds, the vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the stocks owned, and the horizontal axis shows investment style (value, blend, or growth). Information shown is based on the most recent data provided by Morningstar.
© 2019 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.
Average annual total returns (%) (for the period ended August 31, 2019)
    Inception 6 Months
cumulative
1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
Class A 10/15/96 -5.09 -15.42 7.46 12.70
Institutional Class 10/15/96 -4.97 -15.18 7.74 12.98
Institutional 2 Class* 11/08/12 -4.98 -15.19 7.73 12.90
Institutional 3 Class* 03/01/17 -4.97 -15.19 7.61 12.78
S&P SmallCap 600 Index   -4.90 -15.06 7.97 13.22
All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ or calling 800.345.6611.
* The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund’s oldest share class. Since the Fund launched more than one share class at its inception, Class A shares were used. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/investment-products/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.
The S&P SmallCap 600 Index tracks the performance of 600 domestic companies traded on major stock exchanges. The S&P SmallCap 600 Index is heavily weighted with the stocks of companies with small market capitalizations.
Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.
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Fund at a Glance   (continued)
(Unaudited)
Top 10 holdings (%) (at August 31, 2019)
iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF 1.0
Mercury Systems, Inc. 0.7
Selective Insurance Group, Inc. 0.7
FirstCash, Inc. 0.6
Repligen Corp. 0.6
FTI Consulting, Inc. 0.6
Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. 0.5
Strategic Education, Inc. 0.5
Exponent, Inc. 0.5
Neogen Corp. 0.5
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments excluding Money Market Funds and investments in derivatives, if any.
For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled “Portfolio of Investments.”
Fund holdings are as of the date given, are subject to change at any time, and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.
Portfolio breakdown (%) (at August 31, 2019)
Common Stocks 98.0
Exchange-Traded Funds 1.0
Money Market Funds 1.0
Rights 0.0 (a)
Total 100.0
    
(a) Rounds to zero.
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments excluding investments in derivatives, if any. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
Equity sector breakdown (%) (at August 31, 2019)
Communication Services 2.1
Consumer Discretionary 13.8
Consumer Staples 3.8
Energy 3.2
Financials 17.9
Health Care 12.6
Industrials 18.1
Information Technology 14.9
Materials 4.1
Real Estate 7.1
Utilities 2.4
Total 100.0
Percentages indicated are based upon total equity investments. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
 
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Understanding Your Fund’s Expenses
(Unaudited)
As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are shareholder transaction costs, which may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing fund costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing your Fund’s expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the “Actual” column is calculated using the Fund’s actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the “Actual” column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare with other funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
March 1, 2019 — August 31, 2019
  Account value at the
beginning of the
period ($)
Account value at the
end of the
period ($)
Expenses paid during
the period ($)
Fund’s annualized
expense ratio (%)
  Actual Hypothetical Actual Hypothetical Actual Hypothetical Actual
Class A 1,000.00 1,000.00 949.10 1,022.75 2.19 2.28 0.45
Institutional Class 1,000.00 1,000.00 950.30 1,024.00 0.98 1.01 0.20
Institutional 2 Class 1,000.00 1,000.00 950.20 1,024.00 0.98 1.01 0.20
Institutional 3 Class 1,000.00 1,000.00 950.30 1,024.00 0.98 1.01 0.20
Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund’s most recent fiscal half year and divided by 366.
Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from its investment in underlying funds, including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.
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Portfolio of Investments
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Investments in securities
Common Stocks 98.2%
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Communication Services 2.0%
Diversified Telecommunication Services 1.3%
ATN International, Inc. 57,704 3,278,741
Cincinnati Bell, Inc.(a) 267,222 1,451,016
Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. 221,370 13,479,219
Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. 381,970 1,539,339
Frontier Communications Corp.(a) 558,630 447,183
Iridium Communications, Inc.(a) 509,880 12,328,899
Vonage Holdings Corp.(a) 1,183,390 15,644,416
Total   48,168,813
Entertainment 0.1%
Marcus Corp. (The) 115,703 3,882,993
Interactive Media & Services 0.1%
Care.com, Inc.(a) 141,290 1,397,358
QuinStreet, Inc.(a) 207,549 2,376,436
Total   3,773,794
Media 0.5%
EW Scripps Co. (The), Class A 299,554 3,702,487
Gannett Co., Inc. 607,590 6,391,847
New Media Investment Group, Inc. 289,032 2,537,701
Scholastic Corp. 147,770 5,182,294
TechTarget, Inc.(a) 115,670 2,746,006
Total   20,560,335
Wireless Telecommunication Services 0.0%
Spok Holdings, Inc. 94,799 1,113,888
Total Communication Services 77,499,823
Consumer Discretionary 13.5%
Auto Components 1.7%
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.(a) 596,730 3,783,268
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. 266,070 6,249,984
Cooper-Standard Holding, Inc.(a) 86,460 3,237,062
Dorman Products, Inc.(a) 153,775 10,930,327
Fox Factory Holding Corp.(a) 202,520 14,589,541
Garrett Motion, Inc.(a) 395,680 3,893,491
Gentherm, Inc.(a) 178,660 6,556,822
LCI Industries 132,717 11,247,766
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc.(a) 99,790 1,449,949
Standard Motor Products, Inc. 106,759 4,730,491
Superior Industries International, Inc. 122,594 337,134
Total   67,005,835
Automobiles 0.1%
Winnebago Industries, Inc. 153,880 4,927,238
Distributors 0.2%
Core-Mark Holding Co., Inc. 243,380 7,883,078
Diversified Consumer Services 0.8%
American Public Education, Inc.(a) 87,994 2,132,095
Career Education Corp.(a) 371,938 7,628,448
Regis Corp.(a) 156,490 2,530,443
Strategic Education, Inc. 116,356 19,690,926
Total   31,981,912
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 1.8%
BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. 110,002 4,008,473
Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. 460,450 8,306,518
Chuy’s Holdings, Inc.(a) 89,320 2,266,049
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. 193,120 8,313,816
Dine Brands Global, Inc. 93,031 6,563,337
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.(a) 116,230 1,186,708
Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc.(a) 125,260 1,082,246
Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc.(a) 62,985 2,795,274
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc.(a) 68,794 2,303,911
Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc. 150,398 2,925,241
Shake Shack, Inc., Class A(a) 138,680 13,751,509
Wingstop, Inc. 155,980 15,624,517
Total   69,127,599
Household Durables 2.5%
Cavco Industries, Inc.(a) 45,370 8,324,034
Century Communities, Inc.(a) 146,370 4,124,707
Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc. 131,152 2,255,814
Installed Building Products, Inc.(a) 111,460 6,343,189
iRobot Corp.(a) 148,845 9,200,109
La-Z-Boy, Inc. 247,557 7,889,642
LGI Homes, Inc.(a) 99,740 8,129,807
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
M/I Homes, Inc.(a) 146,273 5,286,306
MDC Holdings, Inc. 261,119 10,097,472
Meritage Homes Corp.(a) 190,831 12,468,898
TopBuild Corp.(a) 182,640 16,916,117
Universal Electronics, Inc.(a) 73,529 3,319,834
William Lyon Homes, Inc., Class A(a) 175,060 3,093,310
Total   97,449,239
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail 0.6%
Liquidity Services, Inc.(a) 142,170 1,076,227
PetMed Express, Inc. 106,768 1,686,934
Shutterfly, Inc.(a) 181,980 9,259,143
Shutterstock, Inc.(a) 99,030 3,476,943
Stamps.com, Inc.(a) 86,360 5,558,130
Total   21,057,377
Leisure Products 0.4%
Callaway Golf Co. 469,025 8,329,884
Nautilus, Inc.(a) 157,420 218,814
Sturm Ruger & Co., Inc. 92,620 3,798,346
Vista Outdoor, Inc.(a) 306,280 1,712,105
Total   14,059,149
Multiline Retail 0.2%
Big Lots, Inc. 211,680 4,815,720
JCPenney Co., Inc.(a) 1,680,890 1,250,750
Total   6,066,470
Specialty Retail 3.6%
Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Class A 353,440 5,167,293
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.(a) 103,550 9,764,765
Ascena Retail Group, Inc.(a) 922,420 229,590
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.(a) 186,133 725,919
Boot Barn Holdings, Inc.(a) 150,440 5,152,570
Buckle, Inc. (The) 151,501 2,969,420
Caleres, Inc. 224,154 4,516,703
Cato Corp. (The), Class A 122,055 2,090,802
Chico’s FAS, Inc. 625,760 1,952,371
Children’s Place, Inc. (The) 84,081 7,336,067
Conn’s, Inc.(a) 130,410 2,629,066
Designer Brands, Inc. 304,410 5,019,721
Express, Inc.(a) 356,400 755,568
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
GameStop Corp., Class A 478,930 1,901,352
Genesco, Inc.(a) 92,022 3,283,345
Group 1 Automotive, Inc. 93,335 6,973,991
Guess?, Inc. 266,190 4,810,053
Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. 99,816 1,911,476
Hibbett Sports, Inc.(a) 97,543 1,613,361
Kirkland’s, Inc.(a) 75,144 110,462
Lithia Motors, Inc., Class A 118,582 15,542,543
Lumber Liquidators Holdings, Inc.(a) 152,188 1,432,089
MarineMax, Inc.(a) 114,909 1,661,584
Monro, Inc. 176,031 13,681,129
Office Depot, Inc. 2,898,310 3,767,803
Rent-A-Center, Inc.(a) 238,070 6,077,927
Restoration Hardware Holdings, Inc.(a) 85,720 12,279,390
Shoe Carnival, Inc. 51,640 1,587,414
Sleep Number Corp.(a) 160,301 6,706,994
Sonic Automotive, Inc., Class A 126,851 3,413,561
Tailored Brands, Inc. 266,240 1,443,021
Tile Shop Holdings, Inc. 204,280 549,513
Vitamin Shoppe, Inc.(a) 82,743 533,692
Zumiez, Inc.(a) 101,058 2,625,487
Total   140,216,042
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 1.6%
Crocs, Inc.(a) 346,928 7,736,494
Fossil Group, Inc.(a) 242,140 3,099,392
G-III Apparel Group Ltd.(a) 220,700 4,526,557
Kontoor Brands, Inc.(a) 246,420 8,437,421
Movado Group, Inc. 87,343 1,879,621
Oxford Industries, Inc. 90,306 6,301,553
Steven Madden Ltd. 414,323 13,763,810
Unifi, Inc.(a) 77,220 1,485,713
Vera Bradley, Inc.(a) 110,990 1,175,384
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. 470,892 12,219,647
Total   60,625,592
Total Consumer Discretionary 520,399,531
 
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Consumer Staples 3.8%
Beverages 0.4%
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated 24,630 8,290,704
MGP Ingredients, Inc. 67,710 3,261,591
National Beverage Corp. 64,330 2,631,097
Total   14,183,392
Food & Staples Retailing 0.3%
Andersons, Inc. (The) 139,669 3,201,213
SpartanNash Co. 192,669 2,075,045
The Chefs’ Warehouse(a) 122,310 4,718,720
United Natural Foods, Inc.(a) 279,620 2,248,145
Total   12,243,123
Food Products 1.5%
B&G Foods, Inc. 346,616 5,868,209
Calavo Growers, Inc. 83,102 7,366,992
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. 160,686 6,514,210
Darling Ingredients, Inc.(a) 874,083 16,257,944
Dean Foods Co. 486,750 491,618
J&J Snack Foods Corp. 79,867 15,419,123
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. 46,650 4,319,790
Seneca Foods Corp., Class A(a) 35,133 965,455
Total   57,203,341
Household Products 0.5%
Central Garden & Pet Co.(a) 54,770 1,447,023
Central Garden & Pet Co., Class A(a) 219,452 5,280,015
WD-40 Co. 73,199 13,344,178
Total   20,071,216
Personal Products 0.7%
Avon Products, Inc.(a) 2,351,540 10,229,199
Inter Parfums, Inc. 91,769 5,899,829
Medifast, Inc. 63,129 6,310,375
Usana Health Sciences, Inc.(a) 70,580 4,797,323
Total   27,236,726
Tobacco 0.4%
Universal Corp. 132,580 6,636,955
Vector Group Ltd. 578,200 6,753,376
Total   13,390,331
Total Consumer Staples 144,328,129
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Energy 3.1%
Energy Equipment & Services 1.7%
Archrock, Inc. 677,240 6,576,000
C&J Energy Services, Inc.(a) 325,940 3,115,986
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc.(a) 343,350 2,228,342
DMC Global Inc 75,530 3,280,268
Dril-Quip, Inc.(a) 192,210 8,812,829
Era Group, Inc.(a) 108,529 1,028,855
Exterran Corp.(a) 167,680 1,769,024
Geospace Technologies Corp.(a) 72,330 885,319
Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc.(a) 73,557 465,616
Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.(a) 742,060 5,372,514
KLX Energy Services Holdings, Inc.(a) 122,820 1,231,885
Matrix Service Co.(a) 142,226 2,826,031
Nabors Industries Ltd. 1,753,340 2,945,611
Newpark Resources, Inc.(a) 480,190 3,174,056
Noble Corp. PLC(a) 1,321,910 2,115,056
Oil States International, Inc.(a) 320,670 4,422,039
ProPetro Holding Corp.(a) 394,260 4,198,869
RPC, Inc. 308,040 1,635,692
SEACOR Holdings, Inc.(a) 92,574 4,348,201
Superior Energy Services, Inc.(a) 827,440 277,027
Tetra Technologies, Inc.(a) 666,429 1,106,272
US Silica Holdings, Inc. 390,240 3,968,741
Total   65,784,233
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 1.4%
Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc.(a) 99,570 2,246,299
Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc.(a) 456,435 3,783,846
CONSOL Energy, Inc.(a) 146,490 2,455,172
Denbury Resources, Inc.(a) 2,447,060 2,642,825
Green Plains, Inc. 190,420 1,563,348
Gulfport Energy Corp.(a) 769,190 1,846,056
HighPoint Resources Corp.(a) 589,740 689,996
Laredo Petroleum, Inc.(a) 815,790 2,023,159
Par Pacific Holdings, Inc.(a) 160,360 3,486,226
PDC Energy, Inc.(a) 332,197 10,580,475
Penn Virginia Corp.(a) 71,330 2,032,905
Renewable Energy Group, Inc.(a) 199,590 2,429,010
REX American Resources Corp.(a) 29,960 2,057,653
 
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Ring Energy, Inc.(a) 316,600 462,236
SM Energy Co. 547,880 5,193,902
SRC Energy, Inc.(a) 1,291,330 6,482,477
Unit Corp.(a) 294,290 891,699
Whiting Petroleum Corp.(a) 484,290 3,210,843
Total   54,078,127
Total Energy 119,862,360
Financials 17.6%
Banks 8.5%
Ameris Bancorp 306,980 10,802,626
Banc of California, Inc. 227,140 3,309,430
Banner Corp. 165,843 8,940,596
Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. 241,550 7,084,662
Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc. 444,485 4,720,431
Brookline Bancorp, Inc. 423,244 5,942,346
Central Pacific Financial Corp. 151,900 4,225,858
City Holding Co. 87,440 6,501,164
Columbia Banking System, Inc. 390,255 13,467,700
Community Bank System, Inc. 273,390 16,674,056
Customers Bancorp, Inc.(a) 152,030 2,871,847
CVB Financial Corp. 542,274 11,154,576
Eagle Bancorp, Inc. 168,590 6,868,357
First BanCorp 1,153,059 11,046,305
First Commonwealth Financial Corp. 522,602 6,464,587
First Financial Bancorp 523,205 12,253,461
First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. 592,122 11,368,742
Franklin Financial Network, Inc. 65,640 1,898,965
Glacier Bancorp, Inc. 454,467 18,037,795
Great Western Bancorp, Inc. 302,090 9,011,345
Hanmi Financial Corp. 164,090 2,938,852
Heritage Financial Corp. 176,190 4,612,654
Hope Bancorp, Inc. 638,422 8,561,239
Independent Bank Corp. 182,036 12,307,454
LegacyTexas Financial Group, Inc. 240,313 9,708,645
National Bank Holdings Corp., Class A 138,120 4,508,237
NBT Bancorp, Inc. 232,160 8,118,635
OFG Bancorp 231,480 4,749,970
Old National Bancorp 793,826 13,336,277
Opus Bank 114,620 2,379,511
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc. 239,480 7,055,081
Preferred Bank 73,990 3,696,540
S&T Bancorp, Inc. 182,187 6,234,439
Seacoast Banking Corp. of Florida(a) 272,780 6,366,685
ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. 244,160 7,422,464
Simmons First National Corp., Class A 508,684 12,208,416
Southside Bancshares, Inc. 168,155 5,537,344
Tompkins Financial Corp. 65,813 5,205,808
Triumph Bancorp, Inc.(a) 130,350 3,909,197
United Community Banks, Inc. 419,345 11,074,901
Veritex Holdings, Inc. 241,841 5,707,448
Westamerica Bancorporation 142,880 8,802,837
Total   327,087,483
Capital Markets 0.8%
Blucora, Inc.(a) 256,739 5,797,167
Donnelley Financial Solution, Inc.(a) 181,446 1,928,771
Greenhill & Co., Inc. 94,970 1,333,379
INTL FCStone, Inc.(a) 85,250 3,342,652
Piper Jaffray Companies 75,488 5,492,507
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. 37,067 3,954,678
Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc., Class A 398,470 6,443,260
WisdomTree Investments, Inc. 625,210 3,007,260
Total   31,299,674
Consumer Finance 1.2%
Encore Capital Group, Inc.(a) 136,365 5,031,868
Enova International, Inc.(a) 178,941 4,276,690
Ezcorp, Inc., Class A(a) 278,414 2,191,118
FirstCash, Inc. 228,885 22,597,816
PRA Group, Inc.(a) 240,784 8,220,366
World Acceptance Corp.(a) 33,580 4,462,782
Total   46,780,640
Insurance 3.6%
Ambac Financial Group, Inc.(a) 241,510 4,356,840
American Equity Investment Life Holding Co. 482,170 10,390,764
AMERISAFE, Inc. 102,260 7,025,262
eHealth, Inc.(a) 100,938 8,409,145
Employers Holdings, Inc. 170,056 7,334,515
HCI Group, Inc. 35,640 1,388,891
 
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
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Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Horace Mann Educators Corp. 218,347 9,578,883
James River Group Holdings Ltd. 160,030 7,886,278
ProAssurance Corp. 285,136 11,140,264
RLI Corp. 208,016 19,048,025
Safety Insurance Group, Inc. 77,537 7,477,668
Selective Insurance Group, Inc. 314,249 25,023,648
Stewart Information Services Corp. 125,740 4,504,007
Third Point Reinsurance Ltd.(a) 395,220 3,722,972
United Fire Group, Inc. 113,655 5,132,660
United Insurance Holdings Corp. 114,560 1,342,643
Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. 169,120 4,228,000
Total   137,990,465
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) 1.7%
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. 730,400 13,548,920
ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. 278,100 4,566,402
Capstead Mortgage Corp. 501,805 3,648,122
Granite Point Mortgage Trust, Inc. 285,130 5,215,028
Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. 756,270 11,366,738
New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. 1,210,160 7,442,484
PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust 447,640 9,740,647
Redwood Trust, Inc. 513,990 8,532,234
Total   64,060,575
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance 1.8%
Axos Financial, Inc.(a) 286,140 7,413,887
Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. 162,604 3,224,437
Flagstar Bancorp, Inc. 152,830 5,555,371
HomeStreet, Inc.(a) 129,470 3,414,124
Meta Financial Group, Inc. 146,510 4,528,624
NMI Holdings, Inc., Class A(a) 358,310 10,154,505
Northfield Bancorp, Inc. 250,900 3,893,968
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. 563,556 8,909,820
Oritani Financial Corp. 203,308 3,482,666
Provident Financial Services, Inc. 325,811 7,757,560
TrustCo Bank Corp. 513,695 3,940,041
Walker & Dunlop, Inc. 150,080 8,383,469
Total   70,658,472
Total Financials 677,877,309
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Health Care 12.4%
Biotechnology 3.5%
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc.(a) 211,945 684,582
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) 179,150 1,956,318
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.(a) 75,380 4,278,569
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) 503,040 17,188,877
Cytokinetics, Inc.(a) 306,240 4,302,672
Eagle Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) 54,670 3,082,841
Emergent Biosolutions, Inc.(a) 239,979 10,511,080
Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) 84,530 5,963,592
Genomic Health, Inc.(a) 114,080 8,745,373
Medicines Co. (The)(a) 370,367 15,540,599
Momenta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) 523,191 6,607,902
Myriad Genetics, Inc.(a) 389,280 9,159,759
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) 449,610 1,978,284
REGENXBIO, Inc.(a) 163,280 5,631,527
Repligen Corp.(a) 236,720 21,969,983
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) 564,325 4,142,146
Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) 281,000 3,959,290
Xencor, Inc.(a) 254,140 9,474,339
Total   135,177,733
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 3.1%
Angiodynamics, Inc.(a) 197,450 3,627,156
Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.(a) 184,770 8,948,411
CONMED Corp. 137,798 13,885,904
CryoLife, Inc.(a) 182,240 4,884,032
Cutera, Inc.(a) 74,470 2,149,949
Heska Corp.(a) 37,010 2,597,732
Integer Holdings Corp.(a) 159,222 11,527,673
Invacare Corp. 179,112 866,902
Lantheus Holdings, Inc.(a) 205,960 4,481,690
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. 84,540 2,676,536
Meridian Bioscience, Inc. 226,170 2,087,549
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.(a) 291,828 10,149,778
Mesa Laboratories, Inc. 20,710 4,581,673
Natus Medical, Inc.(a) 180,420 4,994,026
Neogen Corp.(a) 276,525 19,500,543
OraSure Technologies, Inc.(a) 329,220 2,172,852
Orthofix Medical, Inc.(a) 101,160 5,142,974
 
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
SurModics, Inc.(a) 71,079 3,344,978
Tactile Systems Technology, Inc.(a) 90,890 4,584,492
Varex Imaging Corp.(a) 203,200 5,354,320
Total   117,559,170
Health Care Providers & Services 2.7%
Addus HomeCare Corp.(a) 53,860 4,738,603
AMN Healthcare Services, Inc.(a) 247,350 14,445,240
BioTelemetry, Inc.(a) 179,350 7,111,227
Community Health Systems, Inc.(a) 626,390 1,559,711
Corvel Corp.(a) 48,088 4,050,452
Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.(a) 195,381 2,002,655
Diplomat Pharmacy, Inc.(a) 301,260 1,750,321
Ensign Group, Inc. (The) 264,378 13,192,462
LHC Group, Inc.(a) 155,380 18,412,530
Magellan Health, Inc.(a) 127,566 8,037,934
Owens & Minor, Inc. 333,910 1,696,263
Providence Service Corp. (The)(a) 58,840 3,307,396
Select Medical Holdings Corp.(a) 574,770 9,322,769
Tivity Health, Inc.(a) 253,087 4,621,369
U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. 67,700 9,039,304
Total   103,288,236
Health Care Technology 1.2%
Computer Programs & Systems, Inc. 64,741 1,369,272
HealthStream, Inc.(a) 135,749 3,430,377
HMS Holdings Corp.(a) 462,090 16,880,148
NextGen Healthcare, Inc.(a) 253,893 3,607,820
Omnicell, Inc.(a) 218,685 15,701,583
Tabula Rasa HealthCare, Inc.(a) 96,830 5,499,944
Total   46,489,144
Life Sciences Tools & Services 1.0%
Cambrex Corp.(a) 178,563 10,701,281
Luminex Corp. 221,924 4,549,442
Medpace Holdings, Inc.(a) 138,730 11,224,644
NeoGenomics, Inc.(a) 543,660 13,580,627
Total   40,055,994
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Pharmaceuticals 0.9%
Akorn, Inc.(a) 500,780 1,447,254
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) 187,280 4,206,309
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) 44,700 2,927,850
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.(a) 341,700 492,048
Corcept Therapeutics, Inc.(a) 554,550 6,992,876
Endo International PLC(a) 1,068,020 2,531,207
Innoviva, Inc.(a) 359,960 4,171,936
Lannett Co., Inc.(a) 181,510 1,869,553
Phibro Animal Health Corp., Class A 107,640 2,222,766
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) 277,930 7,512,448
Total   34,374,247
Total Health Care 476,944,524
Industrials 17.8%
Aerospace & Defense 2.4%
AAR Corp. 173,023 7,433,068
Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc.(a) 383,917 20,051,985
Aerovironment, Inc.(a) 113,009 5,823,354
Cubic Corp. 152,077 10,534,374
Mercury Systems, Inc.(a) 293,659 25,146,020
Moog, Inc., Class A 172,314 14,000,512
National Presto Industries, Inc. 26,717 2,289,914
Park Aerospace Corp. 103,287 1,745,550
Triumph Group, Inc. 264,770 5,501,921
Total   92,526,698
Air Freight & Logistics 0.6%
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.(a) 137,155 3,545,457
Echo Global Logistics, Inc.(a) 148,010 2,966,120
Forward Air Corp. 152,249 9,485,113
HUB Group, Inc., Class A(a) 180,937 7,791,147
Total   23,787,837
Airlines 0.8%
Allegiant Travel Co. 68,262 9,692,521
Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. 254,910 6,222,353
Skywest, Inc. 271,819 15,564,356
Total   31,479,230
 
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Building Products 1.9%
AAON, Inc. 215,669 10,345,642
American Woodmark Corp.(a) 79,650 6,560,771
Apogee Enterprises, Inc. 141,120 5,211,562
Gibraltar Industries, Inc.(a) 170,857 6,880,411
Griffon Corp. 183,745 3,206,350
Insteel Industries, Inc. 97,040 1,814,648
Patrick Industries, Inc.(a) 120,190 4,343,667
PGT, Inc.(a) 309,560 4,952,960
Quanex Building Products Corp. 175,734 3,026,139
Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. 213,266 13,691,677
Universal Forest Products, Inc. 325,510 12,727,441
Total   72,761,268
Commercial Services & Supplies 2.0%
ABM Industries, Inc. 352,068 13,118,054
Brady Corp., Class A 261,476 12,344,282
Interface, Inc. 318,269 3,516,873
LSC Communications, Inc. 177,786 231,122
Matthews International Corp., Class A 168,340 4,934,045
Mobile Mini, Inc. 238,609 7,458,917
Pitney Bowes, Inc. 906,630 3,227,603
RR Donnelley & Sons Co. 375,633 909,032
Team, Inc.(a) 160,480 2,644,710
U.S. Ecology, Inc. 117,190 7,098,198
Unifirst Corp. 81,452 15,957,261
Viad Corp. 107,622 6,955,610
Total   78,395,707
Construction & Engineering 0.6%
Aegion Corp.(a) 166,288 3,282,525
Arcosa, Inc. 256,520 8,334,335
Comfort Systems U.S.A., Inc. 195,803 7,569,744
MYR Group, Inc.(a) 88,130 2,526,687
Total   21,713,291
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Electrical Equipment 0.4%
AZZ, Inc. 138,635 5,721,467
Encore Wire Corp. 110,854 5,985,008
Powell Industries, Inc. 46,585 1,691,967
Vicor Corp.(a) 86,209 2,628,512
Total   16,026,954
Industrial Conglomerates 0.2%
Raven Industries, Inc. 191,140 5,575,554
Machinery 5.4%
Actuant Corp., Class A 325,854 7,237,217
Alamo Group, Inc. 51,130 5,838,023
Albany International Corp., Class A 161,632 13,289,383
Astec Industries, Inc. 119,537 3,299,221
Barnes Group, Inc. 250,810 11,248,828
Briggs & Stratton Corp. 223,144 963,982
Chart Industries, Inc.(a) 189,850 11,930,174
CIRCOR International, Inc.(a) 105,572 3,628,510
EnPro Industries, Inc. 110,033 6,852,855
ESCO Technologies, Inc. 137,832 10,493,150
Federal Signal Corp. 319,866 9,503,219
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. 204,356 9,369,723
Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (The) 171,930 4,004,250
Harsco Corp.(a) 425,450 7,615,555
Hillenbrand, Inc. 332,245 9,116,803
John Bean Technologies Corp. 167,818 17,171,138
Lindsay Corp. 57,228 5,050,943
Lydall, Inc.(a) 93,008 1,870,391
Mueller Industries, Inc. 300,430 7,919,335
Proto Labs, Inc.(a) 142,450 13,495,713
SPX Corp.(a) 232,740 8,832,483
SPX FLOW, Inc.(a) 225,670 7,607,336
Standex International Corp. 67,118 4,614,362
Tennant Co. 96,370 6,590,744
Titan International, Inc. 267,400 695,240
Wabash National Corp. 294,070 4,011,115
Watts Water Technologies, Inc., Class A 146,925 13,462,738
Total   205,712,431
 
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Marine 0.2%
Matson, Inc. 227,220 8,073,127
Professional Services 1.9%
Exponent, Inc. 275,360 19,520,270
Forrester Research, Inc. 54,780 1,910,179
FTI Consulting, Inc.(a) 201,670 21,808,594
Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. 101,432 2,693,020
Kelly Services, Inc., Class A 165,469 4,006,004
Korn/Ferry International 299,387 11,700,044
Navigant Consulting, Inc. 208,762 5,818,197
Resources Connection, Inc. 159,697 2,642,985
TrueBlue, Inc.(a) 213,031 4,134,932
Total   74,234,225
Road & Rail 0.7%
ArcBest Corp. 135,365 4,008,158
Heartland Express, Inc. 252,266 5,189,111
Marten Transport Ltd. 205,713 4,046,375
Saia, Inc.(a) 137,360 11,749,774
Total   24,993,418
Trading Companies & Distributors 0.7%
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. 204,761 10,932,190
DXP Enterprises, Inc.(a) 84,940 2,756,303
GMS, Inc.(a) 171,370 5,048,560
Kaman Corp. 148,241 8,655,792
Veritiv Corp.(a) 68,230 1,129,889
Total   28,522,734
Total Industrials 683,802,474
Information Technology 14.6%
Communications Equipment 1.4%
ADTRAN, Inc. 253,650 2,604,986
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.(a) 100,500 894,450
CalAmp Corp.(a) 178,255 1,711,248
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. 128,067 3,425,792
Digi International, Inc.(a) 148,867 1,902,520
Extreme Networks, Inc.(a) 630,060 4,208,801
Finisar Corp.(a) 625,540 14,143,459
Harmonic, Inc.(a) 471,106 3,104,589
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
NETGEAR, Inc.(a) 167,085 5,801,191
Viavi Solutions, Inc.(a) 1,213,310 16,852,876
Total   54,649,912
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 4.2%
Anixter International, Inc.(a) 153,671 9,215,650
Arlo Technologies, Inc.(a) 395,517 1,241,923
Badger Meter, Inc. 154,476 7,967,872
Bel Fuse, Inc., Class B 53,450 587,950
Benchmark Electronics, Inc. 204,621 5,418,364
CTS Corp. 174,317 4,973,264
Daktronics, Inc. 210,943 1,525,118
ePlus, Inc.(a) 72,210 5,901,001
Fabrinet (a) 195,420 9,866,756
FARO Technologies, Inc.(a) 91,936 4,526,929
II-VI, Inc.(a) 316,803 11,883,281
Insight Enterprises, Inc.(a) 189,734 9,118,616
Itron, Inc.(a) 177,450 12,323,902
KEMET Corp. 307,730 5,154,478
Knowles Corp.(a) 482,290 9,780,841
Methode Electronics, Inc. 196,241 6,228,689
MTS Systems Corp. 95,421 5,426,592
OSI Systems, Inc.(a) 89,337 9,381,278
Plexus Corp.(a) 159,724 9,137,810
Rogers Corp.(a) 98,406 13,030,923
Sanmina Corp.(a) 366,110 10,580,579
Scansource, Inc.(a) 136,365 3,853,675
TTM Technologies, Inc.(a) 497,983 5,308,499
Total   162,433,990
IT Services 2.1%
Cardtronics PLC, Class A(a) 199,048 5,895,802
CSG Systems International, Inc. 176,237 9,495,650
EVERTEC, Inc. 318,060 11,087,572
ExlService Holdings, Inc.(a) 182,200 12,334,940
Mantech International Corp., Class A 141,620 9,953,054
NIC, Inc. 355,015 7,391,412
Perficient, Inc.(a) 174,793 6,439,374
Sykes Enterprises, Inc.(a) 209,363 6,071,527
TTEC Holdings, Inc. 73,685 3,456,563
 
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Unisys Corp.(a) 274,760 1,796,930
Virtusa Corp.(a) 147,168 5,318,651
Total   79,241,475
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 3.9%
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.(a) 202,863 10,475,845
Axcelis Technologies, Inc.(a) 174,780 2,675,882
Brooks Automation, Inc. 382,729 12,756,358
Cabot Microelectronics Corp. 154,187 19,219,409
Ceva, Inc.(a) 116,585 3,661,935
Cohu, Inc. 217,616 2,593,983
Diodes, Inc.(a) 212,147 7,753,973
DSP Group, Inc.(a) 104,853 1,451,165
Formfactor, Inc.(a) 395,690 6,762,342
Ichor Holdings Ltd.(a) 118,730 2,524,200
Kopin Corp.(a) 357,099 331,102
Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. 344,965 7,185,621
MaxLinear, Inc., Class A(a) 340,880 6,756,242
Nanometrics, Inc.(a) 130,170 3,552,339
PDF Solutions, Inc.(a) 147,970 1,732,729
Photronics, Inc.(a) 355,820 3,842,856
Power Integrations, Inc. 155,304 13,825,162
Rambus, Inc.(a) 583,780 7,320,601
Rudolph Technologies, Inc.(a) 164,615 3,619,884
SMART Global Holdings, Inc.(a) 66,900 1,900,629
SolarEdge Technologies, Inc.(a) 236,900 19,406,848
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.(a) 208,690 2,491,759
Veeco Instruments, Inc.(a) 258,244 2,391,339
Xperi Corp. 261,484 4,790,387
Total   149,022,590
Software 2.6%
8x8, Inc.(a) 510,860 12,419,007
Agilysys, Inc.(a) 93,494 2,547,711
Alarm.com Holdings, Inc.(a) 187,200 8,910,720
Bottomline Technologies de, Inc.(a) 200,662 8,275,301
Ebix, Inc. 116,618 4,130,610
LivePerson, Inc.(a) 316,522 12,578,584
MicroStrategy, Inc., Class A(a) 43,529 6,237,270
Monotype Imaging Holdings, Inc. 219,511 4,335,342
OneSpan, Inc.(a) 166,423 2,246,711
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Progress Software Corp. 236,073 8,918,838
Qualys, Inc.(a) 178,670 14,225,705
SPS Commerce, Inc.(a) 190,080 9,606,643
TiVo Corp. 662,690 4,990,056
Total   99,422,498
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 0.4%
3D Systems Corp.(a) 619,110 4,333,770
Cray, Inc.(a) 218,490 7,631,856
Diebold, Inc.(a) 406,360 4,555,295
Total   16,520,921
Total Information Technology 561,291,386
Materials 4.1%
Chemicals 2.6%
AdvanSix, Inc.(a) 150,480 3,361,723
American Vanguard Corp. 138,751 1,966,102
Balchem Corp. 171,552 15,232,102
Ferro Corp.(a) 434,690 4,429,491
FutureFuel Corp. 136,930 1,476,105
Hawkins, Inc. 50,737 2,250,186
HB Fuller Co. 269,983 11,503,976
Innophos Holdings, Inc. 104,360 2,931,472
Innospec, Inc. 129,880 10,803,418
Koppers Holdings, Inc.(a) 109,552 2,904,224
Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc.(a) 169,865 4,661,096
Livent Corp.(a) 774,620 4,763,913
LSB Industries, Inc.(a) 108,375 506,111
Quaker Chemical Corp. 68,423 10,869,678
Rayonier Advanced Materials, Inc. 265,170 930,747
Stepan Co. 107,979 10,300,117
Tredegar Corp. 135,628 2,345,008
Trinseo SA 216,850 7,609,266
Total   98,844,735
Construction Materials 0.1%
U.S. Concrete, Inc.(a) 83,750 3,393,550
Containers & Packaging 0.1%
Myers Industries, Inc. 188,149 3,166,548
 
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Metals & Mining 0.7%
AK Steel Holding Corp.(a) 1,678,385 3,625,312
Century Aluminum Co.(a) 263,884 1,454,001
Haynes International, Inc. 66,404 1,983,487
Kaiser Aluminum Corp. 85,569 7,566,867
Materion Corp. 107,999 6,354,661
Olympic Steel, Inc. 48,464 520,988
SunCoke Energy, Inc.(a) 476,917 2,975,962
TimkenSteel Corp.(a) 209,010 1,091,032
Total   25,572,310
Paper & Forest Products 0.6%
Boise Cascade Co. 206,780 6,492,892
Clearwater Paper Corp.(a) 87,621 1,403,688
Mercer International, Inc. 229,890 2,767,876
Neenah, Inc. 89,485 5,707,353
PH Glatfelter Co. 233,749 3,361,311
Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. 163,897 5,497,105
Total   25,230,225
Total Materials 156,207,368
Real Estate 6.9%
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) 6.7%
Acadia Realty Trust 439,132 12,010,260
Agree Realty Corp. 222,555 16,622,633
American Assets Trust, Inc. 250,130 11,721,092
Armada Hoffler Properties, Inc. 278,110 4,822,427
CareTrust REIT, Inc. 507,116 12,064,290
CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. 920,390 837,555
Cedar Realty Trust, Inc. 455,916 1,080,521
Chatham Lodging Trust 247,100 4,099,389
Chesapeake Lodging Trust 322,400 8,301,800
Community Healthcare Trust, Inc. 95,070 4,053,785
DiamondRock Hospitality Co. 1,068,798 10,121,517
Easterly Government Properties, Inc. 416,140 8,551,677
Four Corners Property Trust, Inc. 362,914 10,339,420
Franklin Street Properties Corp. 568,925 4,306,762
Getty Realty Corp. 180,526 5,733,506
Global Net Lease, Inc. 444,820 8,531,648
Hersha Hospitality Trust 191,410 2,660,599
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Independence Realty Trust, Inc. 476,630 6,629,923
Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. 58,920 5,253,307
iStar, Inc. 343,240 4,393,472
Kite Realty Group Trust 445,330 6,363,766
Lexington Realty Trust 1,109,039 11,522,915
LTC Properties, Inc. 210,841 10,289,041
National Storage Affiliates Trust 301,800 10,098,228
NorthStar Realty Europe Corp. 266,940 4,519,294
Office Properties Income Trust 255,145 6,916,981
Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust 316,134 1,624,929
Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. 606,490 10,619,640
RPT Realty 426,320 5,073,208
Saul Centers, Inc. 61,692 3,098,789
Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. 557,510 6,221,812
Universal Health Realty Income Trust 67,106 6,488,479
Urstadt Biddle Properties, Inc., Class A 158,646 3,329,979
Washington Prime Group, Inc. 989,470 3,195,988
Washington Real Estate Investment Trust 424,630 11,248,449
Whitestone REIT 211,320 2,624,594
Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc. 597,630 12,078,102
Total   257,449,777
Real Estate Management & Development 0.2%
Marcus & Millichap, Inc.(a) 113,940 4,110,955
RE/MAX Holdings, Inc., Class A 94,480 2,425,302
Realogy Holdings Corp. 605,960 2,896,489
Total   9,432,746
Total Real Estate 266,882,523
Utilities 2.4%
Electric Utilities 0.4%
El Paso Electric Co. 215,495 14,373,516
Gas Utilities 0.7%
Northwest Natural Holding Co. 161,405 11,517,861
South Jersey Industries, Inc. 490,176 15,852,292
Total   27,370,153
Multi-Utilities 0.4%
Avista Corp. 348,844 16,360,783
 
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Water Utilities 0.9%
American States Water Co. 195,214 18,063,152
California Water Service Group 255,380 14,413,647
Total   32,476,799
Total Utilities 90,581,251
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $2,980,887,989)
3,775,676,678
Exchange-Traded Funds 1.0%
  Shares Value ($)
iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF 495,000 37,412,100
Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(Cost $36,065,700)
37,412,100
Rights 0.0%
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Industrials 0.0%
Industrial Conglomerates 0.0%
A. Schulman, Inc. CVR(a),(b),(c) 164,023 328,046
Total Industrials 328,046
Total Rights
(Cost $328,046)
328,046
Money Market Funds 1.0%
  Shares Value ($)
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 2.208%(d),(e) 40,802,406 40,798,326
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $40,798,326)
40,798,326
Total Investments in Securities
(Cost: $3,058,080,061)
3,854,215,150
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net   (8,701,435)
Net Assets 3,845,513,715
 
At August 31, 2019, securities and/or cash totaling $1,888,250 were pledged as collateral.
Investments in derivatives
Long futures contracts
Description Number of
contracts
Expiration
date
Trading
currency
Notional
amount
Value/Unrealized
appreciation ($)
Value/Unrealized
depreciation ($)
Russell 2000 E-mini 510 09/2019 USD 38,102,100 (1,046,809)
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) Non-income producing investment.
(b) Represents fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. At August 31, 2019, the total value of these securities amounted to $328,046, which represents 0.01% of total net assets.
(c) Valuation based on significant unobservable inputs.
(d) The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at August 31, 2019.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Notes to Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
(e) As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the company’s outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the period ended August 31, 2019 are as follows:
    
Issuer Beginning
shares
Shares
purchased
Shares
sold
Ending
shares
Realized gain
(loss) —
affiliated
issuers ($)
Net change in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation) —
affiliated
issuers ($)
Dividends —
affiliated
issuers ($)
Value —
affiliated
issuers
at end of
period ($)
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 2.208%
  82,523,982 296,608,954 (338,330,530) 40,802,406 383 600,444 40,798,326
Abbreviation Legend
CVR Contingent Value Rights
Currency Legend
USD US Dollar
Fair value measurements
The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund’s assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.
Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date. Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.
Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).
Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).
Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment’s fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.
Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.
Under the direction of the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager’s Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager’s organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.
The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Fair value measurements  (continued)
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments at August 31, 2019:
  Level 1 ($) Level 2 ($) Level 3 ($) Total ($)
Investments in Securities        
Common Stocks        
Communication Services 77,499,823 77,499,823
Consumer Discretionary 520,399,531 520,399,531
Consumer Staples 144,328,129 144,328,129
Energy 119,862,360 119,862,360
Financials 677,877,309 677,877,309
Health Care 476,944,524 476,944,524
Industrials 683,802,474 683,802,474
Information Technology 561,291,386 561,291,386
Materials 156,207,368 156,207,368
Real Estate 266,882,523 266,882,523
Utilities 90,581,251 90,581,251
Total Common Stocks 3,775,676,678 3,775,676,678
Exchange-Traded Funds 37,412,100 37,412,100
Rights        
Industrials 328,046 328,046
Total Rights 328,046 328,046
Money Market Funds 40,798,326 40,798,326
Total Investments in Securities 3,853,887,104 328,046 3,854,215,150
Investments in Derivatives        
Liability        
Futures Contracts (1,046,809) (1,046,809)
Total 3,852,840,295 328,046 3,853,168,341
See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.
Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
The Fund does not hold any significant investments (greater than one percent of net assets) categorized as Level 3.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Assets  
Investments in securities, at value  
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $3,017,281,735) $3,813,416,824
Affiliated issuers (cost $40,798,326) 40,798,326
Margin deposits on:  
Futures contracts 1,888,250
Receivable for:  
Capital shares sold 2,754,233
Dividends 2,954,121
Variation margin for futures contracts 36,284
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager 233
Total assets 3,861,848,271
Liabilities  
Due to custodian 1,917
Payable for:  
Investments purchased 7,813,463
Capital shares purchased 8,159,109
Variation margin for futures contracts 95,865
Management services fees 21,124
Distribution and/or service fees 8,514
Compensation of board members 225,877
Other expenses 8,687
Total liabilities 16,334,556
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock $3,845,513,715
Represented by  
Paid in capital 3,012,783,578
Total distributable earnings (loss)   832,730,137
Total - representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock $3,845,513,715
Class A  
Net assets $1,236,429,931
Shares outstanding 56,657,747
Net asset value per share $21.82
Institutional Class  
Net assets $1,805,022,978
Shares outstanding 82,085,197
Net asset value per share $21.99
Institutional 2 Class  
Net assets $725,922,578
Shares outstanding 32,236,153
Net asset value per share $22.52
Institutional 3 Class  
Net assets $78,138,228
Shares outstanding 3,649,786
Net asset value per share $21.41
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Net investment income  
Income:  
Dividends — unaffiliated issuers $31,752,131
Dividends — affiliated issuers 600,444
Foreign taxes withheld (10,344)
Total income 32,342,231
Expenses:  
Management services fees 4,076,485
Distribution and/or service fees  
Class A 1,677,642
Compensation of board members 47,103
Interest on interfund lending 64
Other 14,079
Total expenses 5,815,373
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates (76,903)
Total net expenses 5,738,470
Net investment income 26,603,761
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net  
Net realized gain (loss) on:  
Investments — unaffiliated issuers 83,817,144
Investments — affiliated issuers 383
Futures contracts 1,306,425
Net realized gain 85,123,952
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments — unaffiliated issuers (314,294,505)
Futures contracts (8,256,639)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) (322,551,144)
Net realized and unrealized loss (237,427,192)
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations $(210,823,431)
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
  Six Months Ended
August 31, 2019
(Unaudited)
Year Ended
February 28, 2019
Operations    
Net investment income $26,603,761 $45,732,145
Net realized gain 85,123,952 336,761,566
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) (322,551,144) (131,987,680)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations (210,823,431) 250,506,031
Distributions to shareholders    
Net investment income and net realized gains    
Class A (30,882,241) (138,189,343)
Institutional Class (43,657,890) (190,181,500)
Institutional 2 Class (16,917,601) (65,475,539)
Institutional 3 Class (1,812,831) (5,811,465)
Class T   (26,604)
Total distributions to shareholders   (93,270,563) (399,684,451)
Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity (137,665,631) 490,156,857
Total increase (decrease) in net assets (441,759,625) 340,978,437
Net assets at beginning of period 4,287,273,340 3,946,294,903
Net assets at end of period $3,845,513,715 $4,287,273,340
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets   (continued)
  Six Months Ended Year Ended
  August 31, 2019 (Unaudited) February 28, 2019
  Shares Dollars ($) Shares Dollars ($)
Capital stock activity
Class A        
Subscriptions 5,211,132 118,544,675 15,655,887 395,797,918
Distributions reinvested 1,202,941 26,693,261 5,217,324 120,100,570
Redemptions (10,948,998) (247,969,145) (20,840,413) (518,791,016)
Net increase (decrease) (4,534,925) (102,731,209) 32,798 (2,892,528)
Institutional Class        
Subscriptions 7,494,192 170,743,018 24,634,983 622,818,261
Distributions reinvested 1,467,902 32,807,600 5,963,857 137,882,592
Redemptions (12,439,273) (283,889,308) (21,316,512) (527,511,753)
Net increase (decrease) (3,477,179) (80,338,690) 9,282,328 233,189,100
Institutional 2 Class        
Subscriptions 6,742,594 157,888,467 14,705,902 379,016,972
Distributions reinvested 659,323 15,091,902 2,514,445 59,405,165
Redemptions (6,046,794) (140,405,997) (9,723,235) (247,933,263)
Net increase 1,355,123 32,574,372 7,497,112 190,488,874
Institutional 3 Class        
Subscriptions 686,252 15,297,813 2,780,764 69,603,523
Distributions reinvested 81,923 1,782,655 252,853 5,685,170
Redemptions (192,004) (4,250,572) (141,040) (3,318,182)
Net increase 576,171 12,829,896 2,892,577 71,970,511
Class K        
Subscriptions 502 12,752
Redemptions (90,475) (2,326,799)
Net decrease (89,973) (2,314,047)
Class T        
Distributions reinvested 1,155 26,350
Redemptions (14,378) (311,403)
Net decrease (13,223) (285,053)
Total net increase (decrease) (6,080,810) (137,665,631) 19,601,619 490,156,857
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights
The following table is intended to help you understand the Fund’s financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any. Total return and portfolio turnover are not annualized for periods of less than one year. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated without regard to purchase and sales transactions of short-term instruments and certain derivatives, if any. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.
  Net asset value,
beginning of
period
Net
investment
income
Net
realized
and
unrealized
gain (loss)
Total from
investment
operations
Distributions
from net
investment
income
Distributions
from net
realized
gains
Total
distributions to
shareholders
Class A
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $23.54 0.13 (1.32) (1.19) (0.53) (0.53)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $24.33 0.23 1.32 1.55 (0.23) (2.11) (2.34)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $23.83 0.21 2.11 2.32 (0.22) (1.60) (1.82)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $19.05 0.19 6.28 6.47 (0.19) (1.50) (1.69)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $23.29 0.22 (2.25) (2.03) (0.22) (1.99) (2.21)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $23.54 0.20 1.40 1.60 (0.18) (1.67) (1.85)
Institutional Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $23.69 0.16 (1.33) (1.17) (0.53) (0.53)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $24.47 0.29 1.33 1.62 (0.29) (2.11) (2.40)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $23.96 0.27 2.12 2.39 (0.28) (1.60) (1.88)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $19.14 0.24 6.32 6.56 (0.24) (1.50) (1.74)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $23.39 0.27 (2.25) (1.98) (0.28) (1.99) (2.27)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $23.63 0.26 1.41 1.67 (0.24) (1.67) (1.91)
Institutional 2 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $24.25 0.16 (1.36) (1.20) (0.53) (0.53)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $24.99 0.30 1.36 1.66 (0.29) (2.11) (2.40)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $24.43 0.28 2.16 2.44 (0.28) (1.60) (1.88)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $19.49 0.25 6.43 6.68 (0.24) (1.50) (1.74)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $23.78 0.28 (2.30) (2.02) (0.28) (1.99) (2.27)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $23.99 0.27 1.43 1.70 (0.24) (1.67) (1.91)
Institutional 3 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $23.08 0.15 (1.29) (1.14) (0.53) (0.53)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $23.90 0.29 1.29 1.58 (0.29) (2.11) (2.40)
Year Ended 2/28/2018(f) $23.87 0.24 1.67 1.91 (0.28) (1.60) (1.88)
    
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund’s reported expense ratios.
(b) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Ratios include interfund lending expense which is less than 0.01%.
(e) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(f) Institutional 3 Class shares commenced operations on March 1, 2017. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights  (continued)
  Net
asset
value,
end of
period
Total
return
Total gross
expense
ratio to
average
net assets(a)
Total net
expense
ratio to
average
net assets(a),(b)
Net investment
income
ratio to
average
net assets
Portfolio
turnover
Net
assets,
end of
period
(000’s)
Class A
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $21.82 (5.09%) 0.45% (c),(d) 0.45% (c),(d) 1.14% (c) 6% $1,236,430
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $23.54 6.70% 0.45% 0.45% (e) 0.89% 22% $1,440,665
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $24.33 9.86% 0.45% 0.45% (e) 0.88% 16% $1,488,143
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $23.83 34.40% 0.45% 0.45% (e) 0.85% 18% $1,638,983
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $19.05 (9.67%) 0.45% 0.45% (e) 0.99% 19% $1,131,160
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $23.29 7.19% 0.45% 0.45% (e) 0.89% 17% $1,231,774
Institutional Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $21.99 (4.97%) 0.20% (c),(d) 0.20% (c),(d) 1.39% (c) 6% $1,805,023
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $23.69 6.99% 0.20% 0.20% (e) 1.14% 22% $2,026,925
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $24.47 10.11% 0.20% 0.20% (e) 1.12% 16% $1,866,835
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $23.96 34.74% 0.20% 0.20% (e) 1.10% 18% $1,665,820
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $19.14 (9.44%) 0.20% 0.20% (e) 1.22% 19% $1,326,728
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $23.39 7.47% 0.20% 0.20% (e) 1.14% 17% $1,725,837
Institutional 2 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $22.52 (4.98%) 0.20% (c),(d) 0.20% (c),(d) 1.39% (c) 6% $725,923
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $24.25 7.01% 0.20% 0.20% 1.14% 22% $748,749
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $24.99 10.12% 0.20% 0.20% 1.12% 16% $584,472
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $24.43 34.73% 0.20% 0.20% 1.10% 18% $437,779
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $19.49 (9.46%) 0.20% 0.20% 1.24% 19% $208,441
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $23.78 7.49% 0.20% 0.20% 1.17% 17% $166,247
Institutional 3 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $21.41 (4.97%) 0.20% (c),(d) 0.20% (c),(d) 1.39% (c) 6% $78,138
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $23.08 6.99% 0.20% 0.20% 1.16% 22% $70,934
Year Ended 2/28/2018(f) $23.90 8.14% 0.21% 0.20% 1.01% 16% $4,327
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Notes to Financial Statements
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Note 1. Organization
Columbia Small Cap Index Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust.
Fund shares
The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers each of the share classes listed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by the Trust’s organizational documents or by law. Each share class has its own expense and sales charge structure. Different share classes may have different minimum initial investment amounts and pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of distributing such share classes vary. Distributions to shareholders in a liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class.
As described in the Fund’s prospectus, Class A shares are offered to the general public for investment. Institutional Class, Institutional 2 Class and Institutional 3 Class shares are available for purchase through authorized investment professionals to omnibus retirement plans or to institutional and to certain other investors as also described in the Fund’s prospectus.
Note 2. Summary of significant accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies (ASC 946). The financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security valuation
All equity securities and exchange-traded funds are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange. Equity securities and exchange-traded funds are valued at the official closing price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets.
Foreign equity securities are valued based on the closing price on the foreign exchange in which such securities are primarily traded. If any foreign equity security closing prices are not readily available, the securities are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are determined at the scheduled closing time of the New York Stock Exchange. Many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange; therefore, the closing prices for securities in such markets or on such exchanges may not fully reflect events that occur after such close but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange. In those situations, foreign securities will be fair valued pursuant to a policy adopted by the Board of Trustees. Under the policy, the Fund may utilize a third party pricing service to determine these fair values. The third-party pricing service takes into account multiple factors, including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange or market, to determine a good faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.
Investments in open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at their latest net asset value.
Futures and options on futures contracts are valued based upon the settlement price at the close of regular trading on their principal exchanges or, in the absence of transactions, at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices.
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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reflective of market value or reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the quoted or published price for the security.
The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.
GAAP requires disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category. This information is disclosed following the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.
Derivative instruments
The Fund invests in certain derivative instruments, as detailed below, to meet its investment objectives. Derivatives are instruments whose values depend on, or are derived from, in whole or in part, the value of one or more securities, currencies, commodities, indices, or other assets or instruments. Derivatives may be used to increase investment flexibility (including to maintain cash reserves while maintaining desired exposure to certain assets), for risk management (hedging) purposes, to facilitate trading, to reduce transaction costs and to pursue higher investment returns. The Fund may also use derivative instruments to mitigate certain investment risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. Derivatives may involve various risks, including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligations under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market (making it difficult for the Fund to sell or terminate, including at favorable prices) and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amount shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The notional amounts of derivative instruments, if applicable, are not recorded in the financial statements.
A derivative instrument may suffer a marked-to-market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform its obligations under the contract. The Fund’s risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on over-the-counter derivatives is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized gain netted against any collateral held by the Fund and the amount of any variation margin held by the counterparty, plus any replacement costs or related amounts. With exchange-traded or centrally cleared derivatives, there is reduced counterparty credit risk to the Fund since the clearinghouse or central counterparty (CCP) provides some protection in the case of clearing member default. The clearinghouse or CCP stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, additional counterparty credit risk is failure of the clearinghouse or CCP. However, credit risk still exists in exchange-traded or centrally cleared derivatives with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a broker’s customer account. While brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the broker for all its clients, U.S. bankruptcy laws will typically allocate that shortfall on a pro-rata basis across all the broker’s customers (including the Fund), potentially resulting in losses to the Fund.
In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (ISDA Master Agreement) or similar agreement with its derivatives contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is an agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs over-the-counter derivatives and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Fund may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative instrument’s payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of default (close-out netting), including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. Note, however, that bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset or netting in bankruptcy, insolvency or other events.
Collateral (margin) requirements differ by type of derivative. Margin requirements are established by the clearinghouse or CCP for exchange-traded and centrally cleared derivatives. Brokers can ask for margin in excess of the minimum in certain circumstances. Collateral terms are contract specific for over-the-counter derivatives. For over-the-counter derivatives traded
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August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the marked-to-market amount for each transaction under such agreement and comparing that amount to the value of any variation margin currently pledged by the Fund and/or the counterparty. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a party has to exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold (e.g., $250,000) before a transfer has to be made. To the extent amounts due to the Fund from its counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty nonperformance. The Fund may also pay interest expense on cash collateral received from the broker. Any interest expense paid by the Fund is shown on the Statement of Operations. The Fund attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by only entering into agreements with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties.
Certain ISDA Master Agreements allow counterparties of over-the-counter derivatives transactions to terminate derivatives contracts prior to maturity in the event the Fund’s net asset value declines by a stated percentage over a specified time period or if the Fund fails to meet certain terms of the ISDA Master Agreement, which would cause the Fund to accelerate payment of any net liability owed to the counterparty. The Fund also has termination rights if the counterparty fails to meet certain terms of the ISDA Master Agreement. In determining whether to exercise such termination rights, the Fund would consider, in addition to counterparty credit risk, whether termination would result in a net liability owed from the counterparty.
For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Futures contracts
Futures contracts are exchange-traded and represent commitments for the future purchase or sale of an asset at a specified price on a specified date. The Fund bought and sold futures contracts to maintain appropriate equity market exposure while keeping sufficient cash to accommodate daily redemptions. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Upon entering into futures contracts, the Fund bears risks that it may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize a loss. Additional risks include counterparty credit risk, the possibility of an illiquid market, and that a change in the value of the contract or option may not correlate with changes in the value of the underlying asset.
Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund deposits cash or securities with the broker, known as a futures commission merchant (FCM), in an amount sufficient to meet the initial margin requirement. The initial margin deposit must be maintained at an established level over the life of the contract. Cash deposited as initial margin is recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as margin deposits. Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Portfolio of Investments. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received by the Fund each day. The variation margin payments are equal to the daily change in the contract value and are recorded as variation margin receivable or payable and are offset in unrealized gains or losses. The Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed or expires. Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the variation margin disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Effects of derivative transactions in the financial statements
The following tables are intended to provide additional information about the effect of derivatives on the financial statements of the Fund, including: the fair value of derivatives by risk category and the location of those fair values in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities; and the impact of derivative transactions over the period in the Statement of Operations, including realized and unrealized gains (losses). The derivative instrument schedules following the Portfolio of Investments present additional information regarding derivative instruments outstanding at the end of the period, if any.
The following table is a summary of the fair value of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) at August 31, 2019:
  Liability derivatives  
Risk exposure
category
Statement
of assets and liabilities
location
Fair value ($)
Equity risk Component of total distributable earnings (loss) — unrealized depreciation on futures contracts 1,046,809*
    
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August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
* Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) as reported in the tables following the Portfolio of Investments. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
The following table indicates the effect of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) in the Statement of Operations for the six months ended August 31, 2019:
Amount of realized gain (loss) on derivatives recognized in income
Risk exposure category Futures
contracts
($)
Equity risk 1,306,425
 
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives recognized in income
Risk exposure category Futures
contracts
($)
Equity risk (8,256,639)
The following table is a summary of the average outstanding volume by derivative instrument for the six months ended August 31, 2019:
Derivative instrument Average notional
amounts ($)*
Futures contracts — long 40,645,263
    
* Based on the ending quarterly outstanding amounts for the six months ended August 31, 2019.
Security transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
Income recognition
Corporate actions and dividend income are generally recorded net of any non-reclaimable tax withholdings, on the ex-dividend date or upon receipt of ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign securities.
The Fund may receive distributions from holdings in equity securities, business development companies (BDCs), exchange-traded funds (ETFs), limited partnerships (LPs), other regulated investment companies (RICs), and real estate investment trusts (REITs), which report information on the tax character of their distributions annually. These distributions are allocated to dividend income, capital gain and return of capital based on actual information reported. Return of capital is recorded as a reduction of the cost basis of securities held. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, return of capital is recorded as a realized gain. With respect to REITs, to the extent actual information has not yet been reported, estimates for return of capital are made by the Fund’s management. Management’s estimates are subsequently adjusted when the actual character of the distributions is disclosed by the REITs, which could result in a proportionate change in return of capital to shareholders.
Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost basis if the Fund still owns the applicable securities on the payment date. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.
Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.
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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Determination of class net asset value
All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
Federal income tax status
The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its investment company taxable income and net capital gain, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its ordinary income, capital gain net income and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
Foreign taxes
The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue such taxes and recoveries, as applicable, based upon its current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.
Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level, based on statutory rates. The Fund accrues for such foreign taxes on realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction, as applicable. The amount, if any, is disclosed as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Distributions to shareholders
Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid semi-annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Guarantees and indemnifications
Under the Trust’s organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund’s contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.
Recent accounting pronouncement
Accounting Standards Update 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement
In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019 and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. After evaluation, management determined to adopt the ASU effective for the period ended August 31, 2019 and all subsequent periods. As a result of the amendments, management implemented disclosure changes which include removal of the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, removal of the policy for the timing of transfers between levels, removal of the description of the Level 3 valuation processes, as well as modifications to the measurement uncertainty disclosure.
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August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Note 3. Fees and other transactions with affiliates
Management services fees
The Fund has entered into a Management Agreement with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial). Under the Management Agreement, the Investment Manager provides the Fund with investment research and advice, as well as administrative and accounting services. The management services fee is an annual fee that is equal to 0.20% of the Fund’s daily net assets.
The Investment Manager, from the management services fee it receives from the Fund, pays all operating expenses of the Fund, with the exception of brokerage fees and commissions, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of Board of Trustees who are not officers, directors or employees of the Investment Manager or its affiliates, distribution and/or shareholder servicing and any extraordinary non-recurring expenses that may arise, including litigation fees.
Compensation of board members
Members of the Board of Trustees who are not officers or employees of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Deferred Plan), these members of the Board of Trustees may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund’s liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. All amounts payable under the Deferred Plan constitute a general unsecured obligation of the Fund.
Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer
The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. A portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s total compensation is allocated to the Fund, along with other allocations to affiliated registered investment companies managed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates, based on relative net assets. The expenses of the Chief Compliance Officer allocated to the Fund are payable by the Investment Manager.
Transfer agency fees
Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc. (DST) to serve as sub-transfer agent.
The transfer agency fees are payable by the Investment Manager. The Transfer Agent pays the fees of DST for services as sub-transfer agent and DST is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund. The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from the Investment Manager for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket expenses.
An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class’s initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agency fees. These minimum account balance fees are remitted to the Fund and recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended August 31, 2019, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Fund.
Distribution and service fees
The Fund has entered into an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. The Board of Trustees has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.
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August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly combined distribution and service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares of the Fund.
Expenses waived/reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates
The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the period(s) disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees, so that the Fund’s net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund’s custodian, do not exceed the following annual rate(s) as a percentage of the class’ average daily net assets:
  Fee rate(s) contractual
through
June 30, 2020
Class A 0.45%
Institutional Class 0.20
Institutional 2 Class 0.20
Institutional 3 Class 0.20
Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, infrequent and/or unusual expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board of Trustees. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from the Investment Manager, certain of its affiliates and the Fund. Any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed under the expense reimbursement arrangements described above are not recoverable by the Investment Manager or its affiliates in future periods.
Note 4. Federal tax information
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.
At August 31, 2019, the approximate cost of all investments for federal income tax purposes and the aggregate gross approximate unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:
Federal
tax cost ($)
Gross unrealized
appreciation ($)
Gross unrealized
(depreciation) ($)
Net unrealized
appreciation ($)
3,058,080,000 1,326,826,000 (531,738,000) 795,088,000
Tax cost of investments and unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) may also include timing differences that do not constitute adjustments to tax basis.
Under current tax rules, regulated investment companies can elect to treat certain late-year ordinary losses incurred and post-October capital losses (capital losses realized after October 31) as arising on the first day of the following taxable year. The Fund will elect to treat the following late-year ordinary losses and post-October capital losses at February 28, 2019 as arising on March 1, 2019.
Late year
ordinary losses ($)
Post-October
capital losses ($)
29,915,737
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August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions in the Fund that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management’s conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Note 5. Portfolio information
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term investments and derivatives, if any, aggregated to $245,889,078 and $399,257,513, respectively, for the six months ended August 31, 2019. The amount of purchase and sale activity impacts the portfolio turnover rate reported in the Financial Highlights.
Note 6. Affiliated money market fund
The Fund invests in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds (the Affiliated MMF). The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as Dividends - affiliated issuers in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the Affiliated MMF. The Affiliated MMF prices its shares with a floating net asset value. In addition, the Board of Trustees of the Affiliated MMF may impose a fee on redemptions (sometimes referred to as a liquidity fee) or temporarily suspend redemptions (sometimes referred to as imposing a redemption gate) in the event its liquidity falls below regulatory limits.
Note 7. Interfund lending
Pursuant to an exemptive order granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund participates in a program (the Interfund Program) allowing each participating Columbia Fund (each, a Participating Fund) to lend money directly to and, except for closed-end funds and money market funds, borrow money directly from other Participating Funds for temporary purposes. The amounts eligible for borrowing and lending under the Interfund Program are subject to certain restrictions.
Interfund loans are subject to the risk that the borrowing fund could be unable to repay the loan when due, and a delay in repayment to the lending fund could result in lost opportunities and/or additional lending costs. The exemptive order is subject to conditions intended to mitigate conflicts of interest arising from the Investment Manager’s relationship with each Participating Fund.
The Fund’s activity in the Interfund Program during the six months ended August 31, 2019 was as follows:
Borrower or lender Average loan
balance ($)
Weighted average
interest rate (%)
Days
outstanding
Borrower 800,000 2.87 1
Interest expense incurred by the Fund is recorded as Interfund lending in the Statement of Operations. The Fund had no outstanding interfund loans at August 31, 2019.
Note 8. Line of credit
The Fund has access to a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by Citibank, N.A., HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager or an affiliated investment manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $1 billion. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the federal funds effective rate, (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate and (iii) the overnight bank funding rate, plus in each case, 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the unused amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.15% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations. This agreement expires annually in December unless extended or renewed.
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August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended August 31, 2019.
Note 9. Significant risks
Passive Investment Risk
The Fund is not “actively” managed and may be affected by a general decline in market segments related to its underlying index. The Fund invests in securities or instruments included in, or believed by the Investment Manager to be representative of, its underlying index, regardless of their investment merits. The Fund does not seek temporary defensive positions when markets decline or appear overvalued. The decision of whether to remove a security from an index is made by an independent index provider who is not affiliated with the Fund or the Investment Manager.
Shareholder concentration risk
At August 31, 2019, one unaffiliated shareholder of record owned 16.7% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially. Affiliated shareholders of record owned 16.7% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund. In the case of a large redemption, the Fund may be forced to sell investments at inopportune times, including its liquid positions, which may result in Fund losses and the Fund holding a higher percentage of less liquid positions. Large redemptions could result in decreased economies of scale and increased operating expenses for non-redeeming Fund shareholders.
Note 10. Subsequent events
Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
Note 11. Information regarding pending and settled legal proceedings
Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Fund is not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund. Ameriprise Financial is required to make quarterly (10-Q), annual (10-K) and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased Fund redemptions, reduced sale of Fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Fund. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.
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 Approval of Management Agreement
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (Columbia Threadneedle or the Investment Manager, and together with its domestic and global affiliates, Columbia Threadneedle Investments), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), serves as the investment manager to Columbia Small Cap Index Fund (the Fund). Under a management agreement (the Management Agreement), Columbia Threadneedle provides investment advice and other services to the Fund and other funds distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (collectively, the Funds).
On an annual basis, the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the Board), including the independent Board members (the Independent Trustees), considers renewal of the Management Agreement. Columbia Threadneedle prepared detailed reports for the Board and its Contracts Committee in November 2018 and January, March, April and June 2019, including reports providing the results of analyses performed by an independent organization, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (Broadridge), and a comprehensive response to items of information requested by independent legal counsel to the Independent Trustees (Independent Legal Counsel) in a letter to the Investment Manager, to assist the Board in making this determination. Many of the materials presented at these meetings were first supplied in draft form to designated independent Board representatives, i.e., Independent Legal Counsel, Fund Counsel, the Chair of the Board (who is an Independent Trustee) and the Chair of the Contracts Committee (who is an Independent Trustee), and the final materials were revised to include information reflective of discussion and subsequent requests made by the Contracts Committee. In addition, throughout the year, the Board (or its committees) regularly meets with portfolio management teams and senior management personnel and reviews information prepared by Columbia Threadneedle addressing the services Columbia Threadneedle provides and Fund performance. The Board also accords appropriate weight to the work, deliberations and conclusions of the various committees, such as the Contracts Committee, the Investment Review Committee, the Audit Committee and the Compliance Committee in determining whether to continue the Management Agreement.
The Board, at its June 17-19, 2019 in-person Board meeting (the June Meeting), considered the renewal of the Management Agreement for an additional one-year term. At the June Meeting, Independent Legal Counsel reviewed with the Independent Trustees various factors relevant to the Board’s consideration of management agreements and the Board’s legal responsibilities related to such consideration. Following an analysis and discussion of the factors identified below, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, approved the renewal of the Management Agreement.
Nature, extent and quality of services provided by Columbia Threadneedle
The Board analyzed various reports and presentations it had received detailing the services performed by Columbia Threadneedle, as well as its history, reputation, expertise, resources and capabilities, and the qualifications of its personnel.
The Board specifically considered the many developments during recent years concerning the services provided by Columbia Threadneedle, including, in particular, the organization and depth of the equity and credit research departments. The Board further observed the enhancements to the investment risk management department’s processes, systems and oversight, over the past several years, as well as planned 2019 initiatives. The Board also took into account the broad scope of services provided by Columbia Threadneedle to each Fund, including, among other services, investment, risk and compliance oversight. The Board also took into account the information it received concerning Columbia Threadneedle’s ability to attract and retain key portfolio management personnel and that it has sufficient resources to provide competitive and adequate compensation to investment personnel.
In connection with the Board’s evaluation of the overall package of services provided by Columbia Threadneedle, the Board also considered the nature, quality and range of administrative services provided to the Fund by Columbia Threadneedle, as well as the achievements in 2018 in the performance of administrative services, and noted the various enhancements anticipated for 2019. In evaluating the quality of services provided under the Management Agreement, the Board also took into account the organization and strength of the Fund’s and its service providers’ compliance programs. In addition, the Board reviewed the financial condition of Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates and each entity’s ability to carry out its responsibilities under the Management Agreement and the Fund’s other service agreements with affiliates of Ameriprise Financial, observing the financial strength of Ameriprise Financial, with its relatively strong cash position and solid balance sheet.
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The Board also discussed the acceptability of the terms of the Management Agreement (including the relatively broad scope of services required to be performed by Columbia Threadneedle), noting that no material changes are proposed from the form of agreement previously approved. They also noted the wide array of legal and compliance services provided to the Funds under the Management Agreement. It was also observed that the services being performed under the Management Agreement were of a reasonably high quality.
Based on the foregoing, and based on other information received (both oral and written, including the information on investment performance referenced below) and other considerations, the Board concluded that Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates are in a position to continue to provide a high quality and level of services to the Fund.
Investment performance
For purposes of evaluating the nature, extent and quality of services provided under the Management Agreement, the Board carefully reviewed the investment performance of the Fund. In this regard, the Board considered detailed reports providing the results of analyses performed by an independent organization showing, for various periods (including since manager inception): the performance of the Fund, the performance of a benchmark index, the percentage ranking of the Fund among its comparison group, and the net assets of the Fund. The Board observed that the Fund’s investment performance met expectations.
Comparative fees, costs of services provided and the profits realized by Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund
The Board reviewed comparative fees and the costs of services provided under the Management Agreement. The Board members considered detailed comparative information set forth in an annual report on fees and expenses, including, among other things, data (based on analyses conducted by an independent organization) showing a comparison of the Fund’s expenses with median expenses paid by funds in its comparative peer universe, as well as data showing the Fund’s contribution to Columbia Threadneedle’s profitability.
The Board considered the reports of its independent fee consultant, JDL Consultants, LLC (JDL), which assisted in the Board’s analysis of the Funds’ performance and expenses, the reasonableness of Columbia Threadneedle’s profitability, particularly in comparison to industry competitors, the reasonableness of the Funds’ fee rates, and JDL’s conclusion that the management fees being charged to the Fund are reasonable. The Board accorded particular weight to the notion that the primary objective of the level of fees is to achieve a rational pricing model applied consistently across the various product lines in the Fund family, while assuring that the overall fees for each Fund (with certain defined exceptions) are generally in line with the "pricing philosophy" currently in effect (i.e., that Fund total expense ratios, in general, approximate or are lower than the median expense ratios of funds in the same Lipper comparison universe). The Board took into account that the Fund’s total expense ratio (after considering proposed expense caps/waivers) was below the peer universe’s median expense ratio shown in the reports. Based on its review, the Board concluded that the Fund’s management fee was fair and reasonable in light of the extent and quality of services that the Fund receives.
The Board also considered the profitability of Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates in connection with Columbia Threadneedle providing management services to the Fund. In this regard, the Independent Trustees referred to their detailed analysis of the Profitability Report, discussing the profitability to Columbia Threadneedle and Ameriprise Financial from managing, operating and distributing the Funds. The Board considered that in 2018 the Board had concluded that 2017 profitability was reasonable and that the 2019 information shows that the profitability generated by Columbia Threadneedle in 2018 only slightly increased from 2017 levels. The Board also noted JDL’s report and its conclusion that 2018 Columbia Threadneedle profitability relative to industry competitors was reasonable. It also took into account the indirect economic benefits flowing to Columbia Threadneedle or its affiliates in connection with managing or distributing the Funds, such as the enhanced ability to offer various other financial products to Ameriprise Financial customers, soft dollar benefits and overall reputational advantages. The Board noted that the fees paid by the Fund should permit the Investment Manager to offer competitive compensation to its personnel, make necessary investments in its business and earn an appropriate profit. The Board concluded that profitability levels were reasonable.
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Economies of scale to be realized
The Board also considered the economies of scale that might be realized by the Fund as its net asset level grows and took note of the extent to which Fund shareholders might also benefit from such growth. The Board took into account, however, that the Management Agreement already provides for a relatively low flat fee regardless of the Fund’s asset level, and requires Columbia Threadneedle to provide investment advice, as well as administrative, accounting and other services to the Fund.
Based on the foregoing, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, concluded that the management fees were fair and reasonable in light of the extent and quality of services provided. In reaching this conclusion, no single factor was determinative. On June 19, 2019, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, approved the renewal of the Management Agreement.
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Columbia Small Cap Index Fund
P.O. Box 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
  
Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the Fund, go to
columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments (Columbia Threadneedle) is the global brand name of the Columbia and Threadneedle group of companies. All rights reserved.
© 2019 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
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SemiAnnual Report
August 31, 2019
Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II
Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s annual and semiannual shareholder reports like this one will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Fund’s website (columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/), and each time a report is posted you will be notified by mail and provided with a website address to access the report.
If you have already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Fund electronically at any time by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank) or, for Fund shares held directly with the Fund, by calling 800.345.6611 or by enrolling in “eDelivery” by logging into your account at columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/.
You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you invest through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you invest directly with the Fund, you can call 800.345.6611 to let the Fund know you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive paper reports will apply to all Columbia Funds held in your account if you invest through a financial intermediary or all Columbia Funds held with the fund complex if you invest directly with the Fund.
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Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II (the Fund) mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address, unless such shareholder elected to receive shareholder reports from the Fund electronically. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.
Proxy voting policies and procedures
The policy of the Board of Trustees is to vote the proxies of the companies in which the Fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31st for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30th of that year, and is available without charge by visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/, or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.
Quarterly schedule of investments
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT, and for reporting periods ended prior to March 31, 2019, on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q and Form N-PORT filings are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. The Fund’s complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q or Form N-PORT, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
Additional Fund information
For more information about the Fund, please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.
Fund investment manager
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager)
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund distributor
Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund transfer agent
Columbia Management Investment Services Corp.
P.O. Box 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
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Fund at a Glance
(Unaudited)
Investment objective
The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Portfolio management
Christian Stadlinger, Ph.D., CFA
Co-Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2002
Jarl Ginsberg, CFA, CAIA
Co-Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2003
Morningstar style boxTM
The Morningstar Style Box is based on a fund’s portfolio holdings. For equity funds, the vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the stocks owned, and the horizontal axis shows investment style (value, blend, or growth). Information shown is based on the most recent data provided by Morningstar.
© 2019 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.
Average annual total returns (%) (for the period ended August 31, 2019)
    Inception 6 Months
cumulative
1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
Class A Excluding sales charges 05/01/02 -6.93 -15.88 3.66 10.13
  Including sales charges   -12.27 -20.70 2.44 9.48
Advisor Class* 11/08/12 -6.80 -15.67 3.92 10.32
Class C Excluding sales charges 05/01/02 -7.28 -16.53 2.89 9.31
  Including sales charges   -8.19 -17.26 2.89 9.31
Institutional Class 05/01/02 -6.84 -15.70 3.91 10.41
Institutional 2 Class* 11/08/12 -6.77 -15.55 4.06 10.42
Institutional 3 Class* 11/08/12 -6.73 -15.50 4.13 10.47
Class R 01/23/06 -7.05 -16.10 3.39 9.85
Russell 2000 Value Index   -6.89 -14.89 4.63 10.05
Returns for Class A shares are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. Returns for Class C shares are shown with and without the 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge for the first year only. The Fund’s other share classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each share class. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ or calling 800.345.6611.
* The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund’s oldest share class. Since the Fund launched more than one share class at its inception, Class A shares were used. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/investment-products/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.
The Russell 2000 Value Index, an unmanaged index, tracks the performance of those Russell 2000 Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.
Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.
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Fund at a Glance   (continued)
(Unaudited)
Top 10 holdings (%) (at August 31, 2019)
First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. 1.8
Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp. 1.8
PS Business Parks, Inc. 1.7
Community Bank System, Inc. 1.7
TCF Financial Corp. 1.7
MasTec, Inc. 1.6
Aaron’s, Inc. 1.6
New Jersey Resources Corp. 1.6
ONE Gas, Inc. 1.5
Portland General Electric Co. 1.4
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments excluding Money Market Funds and investments in derivatives, if any.
For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled “Portfolio of Investments.”
Fund holdings are as of the date given, are subject to change at any time, and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.
Portfolio breakdown (%) (at August 31, 2019)
Common Stocks 99.0
Money Market Funds 1.0
Total 100.0
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments excluding investments in derivatives, if any. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
Equity sector breakdown (%) (at August 31, 2019)
Communication Services 2.6
Consumer Discretionary 9.6
Consumer Staples 2.5
Energy 4.4
Financials 28.7
Health Care 4.6
Industrials 13.9
Information Technology 11.2
Materials 4.4
Real Estate 10.3
Utilities 7.8
Total 100.0
Percentages indicated are based upon total equity investments. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
 
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Understanding Your Fund’s Expenses
(Unaudited)
As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are shareholder transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing fund costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing your Fund’s expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the “Actual” column is calculated using the Fund’s actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the “Actual” column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare with other funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
March 1, 2019 — August 31, 2019
  Account value at the
beginning of the
period ($)
Account value at the
end of the
period ($)
Expenses paid during
the period ($)
Fund’s annualized
expense ratio (%)
  Actual Hypothetical Actual Hypothetical Actual Hypothetical Actual
Class A 1,000.00 1,000.00 930.70 1,018.60 6.18 6.46 1.28
Advisor Class 1,000.00 1,000.00 932.00 1,019.85 4.97 5.20 1.03
Class C 1,000.00 1,000.00 927.20 1,014.85 9.78 10.23 2.03
Institutional Class 1,000.00 1,000.00 931.60 1,019.85 4.97 5.20 1.03
Institutional 2 Class 1,000.00 1,000.00 932.30 1,020.60 4.25 4.45 0.88
Institutional 3 Class 1,000.00 1,000.00 932.70 1,020.85 4.01 4.19 0.83
Class R 1,000.00 1,000.00 929.50 1,017.35 7.38 7.72 1.53
Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund’s most recent fiscal half year and divided by 366.
Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from its investment in underlying funds, including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.
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Portfolio of Investments
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Investments in securities
Common Stocks 98.9%
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Communication Services 2.6%
Diversified Telecommunication Services 1.3%
Vonage Holdings Corp.(a) 1,165,000 15,401,300
Media 1.3%
Nexstar Media Group, Inc., Class A 164,000 16,217,960
Total Communication Services 31,619,260
Consumer Discretionary 9.5%
Auto Components 0.5%
Visteon Corp.(a) 94,000 6,483,180
Diversified Consumer Services 1.1%
Adtalem Global Education, Inc.(a) 315,428 13,475,084
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 1.5%
Brinker International, Inc. 275,999 10,487,962
Dine Brands Global, Inc. 115,000 8,113,250
Total   18,601,212
Household Durables 2.2%
KB Home 535,142 15,032,139
TopBuild Corp.(a) 118,187 10,946,480
Total   25,978,619
Specialty Retail 4.2%
Aaron’s, Inc. 295,714 18,958,224
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. 487,927 8,206,932
Children’s Place, Inc. (The) 142,000 12,389,500
Genesco, Inc.(a) 204,042 7,280,219
Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.(a) 300,642 3,676,852
Total   50,511,727
Total Consumer Discretionary 115,049,822
Consumer Staples 2.5%
Food & Staples Retailing 1.3%
BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.(a) 616,069 16,177,972
Food Products 1.2%
TreeHouse Foods, Inc.(a) 280,000 14,182,000
Total Consumer Staples 30,359,972
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Energy 4.3%
Energy Equipment & Services 0.7%
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. 947,000 8,191,550
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 3.6%
Arch Coal, Inc. 188,000 14,393,280
Callon Petroleum Co.(a) 1,692,300 6,955,353
Delek U.S. Holdings, Inc. 335,000 10,971,250
Oasis Petroleum, Inc.(a) 1,375,000 4,290,000
SM Energy Co. 514,613 4,878,531
Southwestern Energy Co.(a) 1,577,137 2,491,877
Total   43,980,291
Total Energy 52,171,841
Financials 28.4%
Banks 16.1%
Ameris Bancorp 364,713 12,834,251
Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp. 586,498 21,178,443
Cathay General Bancorp 438,641 14,558,495
Community Bank System, Inc. 340,070 20,740,869
Hancock Whitney Corp. 390,000 13,692,900
Heritage Commerce Corp. 536,255 6,215,196
Heritage Financial Corp. 389,356 10,193,340
Independent Bank Corp. 239,199 16,172,244
Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc. 453,427 13,357,959
Renasant Corp. 482,998 15,837,504
Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. 473,141 15,840,761
TCF Financial Corp. 514,616 19,843,593
UMB Financial Corp. 244,457 15,234,560
Total   195,700,115
Capital Markets 2.2%
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. 335,142 14,806,573
Moelis & Co., ADR, Class A 177,428 5,949,161
Virtu Financial, Inc. Class A 295,714 5,559,423
Total   26,315,157
Consumer Finance 0.5%
SLM Corp. 730,000 6,161,200
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Insurance 4.0%
American Equity Investment Life Holding Co. 250,628 5,401,033
AMERISAFE, Inc. 231,642 15,913,806
Argo Group International Holdings Ltd. 256,285 16,843,050
MBIA, Inc.(a) 1,165,886 10,492,974
Total   48,650,863
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) 1.4%
Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. 356,314 12,399,727
Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. 295,714 4,444,582
Total   16,844,309
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance 4.2%
Axos Financial, Inc.(a) 404,142 10,471,319
MGIC Investment Corp. 1,290,000 16,318,500
OceanFirst Financial Corp. 363,432 7,639,341
WSFS Financial Corp. 389,356 16,049,254
Total   50,478,414
Total Financials 344,150,058
Health Care 4.6%
Biotechnology 0.6%
Alder Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) 355,448 3,181,260
Immunomedics, Inc.(a) 345,000 4,416,000
Total   7,597,260
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 0.5%
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.(a) 182,000 6,329,960
Health Care Providers & Services 1.8%
LHC Group, Inc.(a) 122,343 14,497,645
R1 RCM, Inc.(a) 630,000 7,345,800
Total   21,843,445
Life Sciences Tools & Services 0.5%
Syneos Health, Inc.(a) 117,100 6,151,263
Pharmaceuticals 1.2%
Horizon Therapeutics PLC(a) 500,000 13,815,000
Total Health Care 55,736,928
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Industrials 13.7%
Airlines 1.6%
Skywest, Inc. 266,142 15,239,291
Spirit Airlines, Inc.(a) 100,543 3,774,384
Total   19,013,675
Building Products 1.3%
Armstrong World Industries, Inc. 160,000 15,275,200
Construction & Engineering 2.3%
Granite Construction, Inc. 305,000 8,674,200
MasTec, Inc.(a) 305,000 19,175,350
Total   27,849,550
Electrical Equipment 1.1%
Sunrun, Inc.(a) 900,000 13,797,000
Machinery 2.0%
Evoqua Water Technologies Corp.(a) 720,000 11,131,200
Kennametal, Inc. 188,000 5,619,320
Navistar International Corp.(a) 355,000 8,165,000
Total   24,915,520
Professional Services 3.0%
ICF International, Inc. 192,214 16,272,837
Kforce, Inc. 337,113 10,969,657
Korn/Ferry International 246,428 9,630,406
Total   36,872,900
Road & Rail 1.0%
Covenant Transportation Group, Inc., Class A(a) 445,541 6,406,880
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.(a) 445,902 5,399,873
Total   11,806,753
Trading Companies & Distributors 1.4%
NOW, Inc.(a) 650,569 7,735,265
Triton International Ltd. 283,491 9,114,236
Total   16,849,501
Total Industrials 166,380,099
 
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Information Technology 11.0%
Communications Equipment 3.2%
Ciena Corp.(a) 280,000 11,460,400
Lumentum Holdings, Inc.(a) 250,000 13,940,000
Viavi Solutions, Inc.(a) 925,977 12,861,821
Total   38,262,221
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 1.2%
SYNNEX Corp. 176,000 14,750,560
IT Services 2.1%
KBR, Inc. 492,856 12,577,685
Science Applications International Corp. 152,786 13,446,696
Total   26,024,381
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 2.5%
Cohu, Inc. 565,000 6,734,800
Entegris, Inc. 345,000 14,776,350
Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. 455,000 9,477,650
Total   30,988,800
Software 2.0%
Avaya Holdings Corp.(a) 880,000 12,425,600
Verint Systems, Inc.(a) 215,000 11,457,350
Total   23,882,950
Total Information Technology 133,908,912
Materials 4.4%
Chemicals 0.8%
Livent Corp.(a) 438,094 2,694,278
Orion Engineered Carbons SA 515,000 7,163,650
Total   9,857,928
Metals & Mining 3.6%
Allegheny Technologies, Inc.(a) 339,552 6,729,921
Carpenter Technology Corp. 256,285 12,465,702
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc. 1,285,000 10,202,900
Materion Corp. 234,242 13,782,799
Total   43,181,322
Total Materials 53,039,250
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Real Estate 10.2%
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) 10.2%
American Assets Trust, Inc. 335,142 15,704,754
Brandywine Realty Trust 702,898 10,086,586
Chesapeake Lodging Trust 436,078 11,229,009
CoreCivic, Inc. 370,000 6,271,500
First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. 561,855 21,884,252
Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. 357,171 12,143,814
Mack-Cali Realty Corp. 586,498 11,946,964
PS Business Parks, Inc. 116,314 20,891,158
Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. 980,782 12,887,475
Total   123,045,512
Total Real Estate 123,045,512
Utilities 7.7%
Electric Utilities 2.5%
PNM Resources, Inc. 250,962 12,801,572
Portland General Electric Co. 300,642 17,103,523
Total   29,905,095
Gas Utilities 5.2%
New Jersey Resources Corp. 409,070 18,710,862
ONE Gas, Inc. 195,171 17,879,615
South Jersey Industries, Inc. 421,884 13,643,729
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. 141,943 12,949,460
Total   63,183,666
Total Utilities 93,088,761
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $1,001,819,835)
1,198,550,415
Money Market Funds 1.0%
  Shares Value ($)
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 2.208%(b),(c) 12,022,164 12,020,962
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $12,020,962)
12,020,962
Total Investments in Securities
(Cost: $1,013,840,797)
1,210,571,377
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net   997,126
Net Assets 1,211,568,503
 
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) Non-income producing investment.
(b) The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at August 31, 2019.
(c) As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the company’s outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the period ended August 31, 2019 are as follows:
    
Issuer Beginning
shares
Shares
purchased
Shares
sold
Ending
shares
Realized gain
(loss) —
affiliated
issuers ($)
Net change in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation) —
affiliated
issuers ($)
Dividends —
affiliated
issuers ($)
Value —
affiliated
issuers
at end of
period ($)
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 2.208%
  15,754,613 123,405,940 (127,138,389) 12,022,164 488 467,707 12,020,962
Abbreviation Legend
ADR American Depositary Receipt
Fair value measurements
The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund’s assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.
Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date. Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.
Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).
Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).
Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment’s fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.
Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.
Under the direction of the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager’s Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager’s organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.
The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Fair value measurements  (continued)
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments at August 31, 2019:
  Level 1 ($) Level 2 ($) Level 3 ($) Total ($)
Investments in Securities        
Common Stocks        
Communication Services 31,619,260 31,619,260
Consumer Discretionary 115,049,822 115,049,822
Consumer Staples 30,359,972 30,359,972
Energy 52,171,841 52,171,841
Financials 344,150,058 344,150,058
Health Care 55,736,928 55,736,928
Industrials 166,380,099 166,380,099
Information Technology 133,908,912 133,908,912
Materials 53,039,250 53,039,250
Real Estate 123,045,512 123,045,512
Utilities 93,088,761 93,088,761
Total Common Stocks 1,198,550,415 1,198,550,415
Money Market Funds 12,020,962 12,020,962
Total Investments in Securities 1,210,571,377 1,210,571,377
See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Assets  
Investments in securities, at value  
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $1,001,819,835) $1,198,550,415
Affiliated issuers (cost $12,020,962) 12,020,962
Receivable for:  
Investments sold 3,383,663
Capital shares sold 1,199,896
Dividends 1,159,178
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager 1,592
Prepaid expenses 7,107
Other assets 904
Total assets 1,216,323,717
Liabilities  
Payable for:  
Investments purchased 2,067,928
Capital shares purchased 2,202,838
Management services fees 27,637
Distribution and/or service fees 926
Transfer agent fees 269,513
Compensation of board members 139,866
Compensation of chief compliance officer 162
Other expenses 46,344
Total liabilities 4,755,214
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock $1,211,568,503
Represented by  
Paid in capital 1,008,228,918
Total distributable earnings (loss)   203,339,585
Total - representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock $1,211,568,503
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Class A  
Net assets $122,485,557
Shares outstanding 8,889,547
Net asset value per share $13.78
Maximum sales charge 5.75%
Maximum offering price per share (calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge for Class A shares) $14.62
Advisor Class  
Net assets $67,711,706
Shares outstanding 4,706,115
Net asset value per share $14.39
Class C  
Net assets $373,495
Shares outstanding 31,799
Net asset value per share $11.75
Institutional Class  
Net assets $456,827,490
Shares outstanding 32,553,799
Net asset value per share $14.03
Institutional 2 Class  
Net assets $111,464,462
Shares outstanding 7,727,844
Net asset value per share $14.42
Institutional 3 Class  
Net assets $447,407,035
Shares outstanding 30,898,653
Net asset value per share $14.48
Class R  
Net assets $5,298,758
Shares outstanding 392,962
Net asset value per share $13.48
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Net investment income  
Income:  
Dividends — unaffiliated issuers $11,580,163
Dividends — affiliated issuers 467,707
Interfund lending 115
Foreign taxes withheld (28,500)
Total income 12,019,485
Expenses:  
Management services fees 5,464,337
Distribution and/or service fees  
Class A 169,272
Class C 2,439
Class R 14,528
Transfer agent fees  
Class A 170,668
Advisor Class 106,974
Class C 615
Institutional Class 638,653
Institutional 2 Class 34,207
Institutional 3 Class 19,315
Class R 7,326
Compensation of board members 24,201
Custodian fees 6,200
Printing and postage fees 55,924
Registration fees 59,198
Audit fees 16,251
Legal fees 10,826
Compensation of chief compliance officer 149
Other 14,698
Total expenses 6,815,781
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates (397,419)
Fees waived by transfer agent  
Institutional 2 Class (1,476)
Institutional 3 Class (6,774)
Total net expenses 6,410,112
Net investment income 5,609,373
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net  
Net realized gain (loss) on:  
Investments — unaffiliated issuers 6,642,065
Investments — affiliated issuers 488
Net realized gain 6,642,553
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments — unaffiliated issuers (103,675,865)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) (103,675,865)
Net realized and unrealized loss (97,033,312)
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations $(91,423,939)
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
  Six Months Ended
August 31, 2019
(Unaudited)
Year Ended
February 28, 2019
Operations    
Net investment income $5,609,373 $6,894,195
Net realized gain 6,642,553 158,223,581
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) (103,675,865) (164,833,875)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations (91,423,939) 283,901
Distributions to shareholders    
Net investment income and net realized gains    
Class A (2,712,191) (17,596,407)
Advisor Class (1,699,179) (7,879,792)
Class C (10,286) (300,544)
Institutional Class (10,117,003) (70,660,938)
Institutional 2 Class (2,370,287) (12,427,431)
Institutional 3 Class (9,357,507) (56,205,124)
Class R (118,821) (864,604)
Total distributions to shareholders   (26,385,274) (165,934,840)
Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity (58,973,209) 16,604,536
Total decrease in net assets (176,782,422) (149,046,403)
Net assets at beginning of period 1,388,350,925 1,537,397,328
Net assets at end of period $1,211,568,503 $1,388,350,925
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets   (continued)
  Six Months Ended Year Ended
  August 31, 2019 (Unaudited) February 28, 2019
  Shares Dollars ($) Shares Dollars ($)
Capital stock activity
Class A        
Subscriptions 632,897 9,232,196 1,331,515 22,116,175
Distributions reinvested 175,869 2,560,647 1,103,156 16,608,769
Redemptions (1,460,125) (21,198,622) (2,559,206) (42,125,435)
Net decrease (651,359) (9,405,779) (124,535) (3,400,491)
Advisor Class        
Subscriptions 819,576 12,557,302 2,606,896 39,029,354
Distributions reinvested 98,280 1,493,860 433,584 6,788,417
Redemptions (1,670,725) (24,188,759) (1,604,189) (25,365,268)
Net increase (decrease) (752,869) (10,137,597) 1,436,291 20,452,503
Class C        
Subscriptions 204 2,644 3,709 57,670
Distributions reinvested 794 9,869 20,220 294,553
Redemptions (16,398) (204,714) (493,683) (7,628,683)
Net decrease (15,400) (192,201) (469,754) (7,276,460)
Institutional Class        
Subscriptions 1,879,159 27,940,420 8,443,028 144,567,967
Distributions reinvested 575,793 8,533,258 3,881,352 59,496,740
Redemptions (5,397,918) (80,664,081) (18,696,763) (316,199,177)
Net decrease (2,942,966) (44,190,403) (6,372,383) (112,134,470)
Institutional 2 Class        
Subscriptions 997,444 15,107,663 4,194,743 73,022,362
Distributions reinvested 155,630 2,370,245 805,098 12,427,168
Redemptions (944,116) (14,360,221) (1,894,410) (33,103,868)
Net increase 208,958 3,117,687 3,105,431 52,345,662
Institutional 3 Class        
Subscriptions 3,539,556 54,051,058 8,040,754 141,437,234
Distributions reinvested 513,906 7,857,620 3,004,316 47,178,276
Redemptions (3,921,172) (59,795,607) (7,105,243) (120,780,201)
Net increase 132,290 2,113,071 3,939,827 67,835,309
Class R        
Subscriptions 18,348 263,645 132,413 2,218,597
Distributions reinvested 8,333 118,821 56,605 838,813
Redemptions (45,996) (660,453) (269,677) (4,274,927)
Net decrease (19,315) (277,987) (80,659) (1,217,517)
Total net increase (decrease) (4,040,661) (58,973,209) 1,434,218 16,604,536
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights
The following table is intended to help you understand the Fund’s financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any. Total return and portfolio turnover are not annualized for periods of less than one year. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated without regard to purchase and sales transactions of short-term instruments and certain derivatives, if any. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.
  Net asset value,
beginning of
period
Net
investment
income
(loss)
Net
realized
and
unrealized
gain (loss)
Total from
investment
operations
Distributions
from net
investment
income
Distributions
from net
realized
gains
Total
distributions to
shareholders
Class A
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $15.11 0.04 (1.07) (1.03) (0.02) (0.28) (0.30)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $17.11 0.03 (0.10) (0.07) (0.01) (1.92) (1.93)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $18.01 0.01 0.75 0.76 (0.01) (1.65) (1.66)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $14.07 0.01 4.85 4.86 (0.03) (0.89) (0.92)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $17.60 0.02 (1.65) (1.63) (1.90) (1.90)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $18.61 0.02 0.71 0.73 (0.04) (1.70) (1.74)
Advisor Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $15.75 0.06 (1.11) (1.05) (0.03) (0.28) (0.31)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $17.75 0.07 (0.11) (0.04) (0.04) (1.92) (1.96)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $18.61 0.05 0.79 0.84 (0.05) (1.65) (1.70)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $14.52 0.05 5.00 5.05 (0.07) (0.89) (0.96)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $18.08 0.07 (1.70) (1.63) (0.03) (1.90) (1.93)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $19.06 0.05 0.75 0.80 (0.08) (1.70) (1.78)
Class C
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $12.96 (0.01) (0.92) (0.93) (0.28) (0.28)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $15.06 (0.11) (0.07) (0.18) (1.92) (1.92)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $16.13 (0.11) 0.68 0.57 (1.64) (1.64)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $12.75 (0.10) 4.37 4.27 (0.00) (e) (0.89) (0.89)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $16.25 (0.09) (1.51) (1.60) (1.90) (1.90)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $17.40 (0.11) 0.66 0.55 (1.70) (1.70)
Institutional Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $15.37 0.06 (1.09) (1.03) (0.03) (0.28) (0.31)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $17.37 0.07 (0.11) (0.04) (0.04) (1.92) (1.96)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $18.25 0.05 0.77 0.82 (0.05) (1.65) (1.70)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $14.25 0.05 4.91 4.96 (0.07) (0.89) (0.96)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $17.78 0.07 (1.67) (1.60) (0.03) (1.90) (1.93)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $18.77 0.06 0.72 0.78 (0.07) (1.70) (1.77)
Institutional 2 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $15.78 0.07 (1.12) (1.05) (0.03) (0.28) (0.31)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $17.78 0.10 (0.11) (0.01) (0.07) (1.92) (1.99)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $18.63 0.08 0.79 0.87 (0.07) (1.65) (1.72)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $14.53 0.07 5.01 5.08 (0.09) (0.89) (0.98)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $18.09 0.10 (1.71) (1.61) (0.05) (1.90) (1.95)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $19.07 0.09 0.73 0.82 (0.10) (1.70) (1.80)
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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  Net
asset
value,
end of
period
Total
return
Total gross
expense
ratio to
average
net assets(a)
Total net
expense
ratio to
average
net assets(a),(b)
Net investment
income (loss)
ratio to
average
net assets
Portfolio
turnover
Net
assets,
end of
period
(000’s)
Class A
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $13.78 (6.93%) 1.36% (c) 1.28% (c) 0.55% (c) 9% $122,486
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $15.11 (0.15%) 1.35% 1.27% (d) 0.17% 38% $144,155
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $17.11 4.45% 1.33% 1.29% (d) 0.04% 45% $165,419
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $18.01 34.98% 1.30% 1.30% (d) 0.06% 58% $201,649
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $14.07 (10.48%) 1.30% 1.30% (d) 0.15% 57% $197,263
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $17.60 4.10% 1.30% 1.30% (d) 0.11% 38% $263,946
Advisor Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $14.39 (6.80%) 1.11% (c) 1.03% (c) 0.80% (c) 9% $67,712
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $15.75 0.09% 1.10% 1.02% (d) 0.42% 38% $85,978
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $17.75 4.73% 1.08% 1.04% (d) 0.30% 45% $71,415
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $18.61 35.21% 1.05% 1.05% (d) 0.28% 58% $69,709
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $14.52 (10.22%) 1.05% 1.05% (d) 0.41% 57% $26,487
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $18.08 4.39% 1.05% 1.05% (d) 0.28% 38% $30,000
Class C
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $11.75 (7.28%) 2.11% (c) 2.03% (c) (0.18%) (c) 9% $373
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $12.96 (0.93%) 2.09% 2.02% (d) (0.71%) 38% $611
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $15.06 3.72% 2.07% 2.04% (d) (0.72%) 45% $7,785
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $16.13 33.93% 2.04% 2.04% (d) (0.70%) 58% $11,926
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $12.75 (11.18%) 2.05% 2.05% (d) (0.60%) 57% $11,325
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $16.25 3.34% 2.05% 2.05% (d) (0.64%) 38% $14,949
Institutional Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $14.03 (6.84%) 1.11% (c) 1.03% (c) 0.80% (c) 9% $456,827
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $15.37 0.09% 1.10% 1.02% (d) 0.42% 38% $545,568
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $17.37 4.71% 1.07% 1.04% (d) 0.28% 45% $727,418
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $18.25 35.26% 1.05% 1.05% (d) 0.31% 58% $1,098,979
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $14.25 (10.22%) 1.05% 1.05% (d) 0.40% 57% $1,007,843
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $17.78 4.39% 1.05% 1.05% (d) 0.36% 38% $1,273,117
Institutional 2 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $14.42 (6.77%) 0.92% (c) 0.88% (c) 0.94% (c) 9% $111,464
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $15.78 0.22% 0.91% 0.88% 0.60% 38% $118,654
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $17.78 4.90% 0.90% 0.89% 0.44% 45% $78,479
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $18.63 35.42% 0.90% 0.90% 0.39% 58% $78,330
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $14.53 (10.10%) 0.89% 0.89% 0.59% 57% $19,298
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $18.09 4.51% 0.89% 0.89% 0.49% 38% $14,349
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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  Net asset value,
beginning of
period
Net
investment
income
(loss)
Net
realized
and
unrealized
gain (loss)
Total from
investment
operations
Distributions
from net
investment
income
Distributions
from net
realized
gains
Total
distributions to
shareholders
Institutional 3 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $15.84 0.08 (1.13) (1.05) (0.03) (0.28) (0.31)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $17.84 0.11 (0.12) (0.01) (0.07) (1.92) (1.99)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $18.68 0.09 0.80 0.89 (0.08) (1.65) (1.73)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $14.56 0.08 5.03 5.11 (0.10) (0.89) (0.99)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $18.12 0.11 (1.71) (1.60) (0.06) (1.90) (1.96)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $19.10 0.10 0.72 0.82 (0.10) (1.70) (1.80)
Class R
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $14.80 0.02 (1.05) (1.03) (0.01) (0.28) (0.29)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $16.84 (0.01) (0.11) (0.12) (1.92) (1.92)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $17.77 (0.04) 0.75 0.71 (1.64) (1.64)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $13.91 (0.03) 4.79 4.76 (0.01) (0.89) (0.90)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $17.47 (0.02) (1.64) (1.66) (1.90) (1.90)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $18.49 (0.02) 0.70 0.68 (1.70) (1.70)
    
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund’s reported expense ratios.
(b) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(c) Annualized.
(d) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(e) Rounds to zero.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights  (continued)
  Net
asset
value,
end of
period
Total
return
Total gross
expense
ratio to
average
net assets(a)
Total net
expense
ratio to
average
net assets(a),(b)
Net investment
income (loss)
ratio to
average
net assets
Portfolio
turnover
Net
assets,
end of
period
(000’s)
Institutional 3 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $14.48 (6.73%) 0.87% (c) 0.83% (c) 0.99% (c) 9% $447,407
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $15.84 0.27% 0.85% 0.83% 0.62% 38% $487,282
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $17.84 4.98% 0.86% 0.84% 0.52% 45% $478,580
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $18.68 35.55% 0.84% 0.84% 0.50% 58% $203,778
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $14.56 (10.05%) 0.84% 0.84% 0.62% 57% $133,139
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $18.12 4.53% 0.85% 0.85% 0.56% 38% $112,949
Class R
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $13.48 (7.05%) 1.61% (c) 1.53% (c) 0.30% (c) 9% $5,299
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $14.80 (0.46%) 1.60% 1.52% (d) (0.08%) 38% $6,104
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $16.84 4.19% 1.58% 1.54% (d) (0.21%) 45% $8,302
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $17.77 34.67% 1.55% 1.55% (d) (0.19%) 58% $11,042
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $13.91 (10.73%) 1.55% 1.55% (d) (0.10%) 57% $10,109
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $17.47 3.86% 1.55% 1.55% (d) (0.14%) 38% $14,594
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Notes to Financial Statements
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Note 1. Organization
Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust.
Fund shares
The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers each of the share classes listed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by the Trust’s organizational documents or by law. Each share class has its own expense and sales charge structure. Different share classes may have different minimum initial investment amounts and pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of distributing such share classes vary. Distributions to shareholders in a liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class.
As described in the Fund’s prospectus, Class A and Class C shares are offered to the general public for investment. Advisor Class, Institutional Class, Institutional 2 Class, Institutional 3 Class and Class R shares are available for purchase through authorized investment professionals to omnibus retirement plans or to institutional and to certain other investors as also described in the Fund’s prospectus. Class C shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 10 years.
Note 2. Summary of significant accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies (ASC 946). The financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security valuation
All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange. Equity securities are valued at the official closing price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets.
Foreign equity securities are valued based on the closing price on the foreign exchange in which such securities are primarily traded. If any foreign equity security closing prices are not readily available, the securities are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are determined at the scheduled closing time of the New York Stock Exchange. Many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange; therefore, the closing prices for securities in such markets or on such exchanges may not fully reflect events that occur after such close but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange. In those situations, foreign securities will be fair valued pursuant to a policy adopted by the Board of Trustees. Under the policy, the Fund may utilize a third party pricing service to determine these fair values. The third-party pricing service takes into account multiple factors, including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange or market, to determine a good faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.
Investments in open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at their latest net asset value.
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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reflective of market value or reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the quoted or published price for the security.
The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.
GAAP requires disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category. This information is disclosed following the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.
Security transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
Income recognition
Corporate actions and dividend income are generally recorded net of any non-reclaimable tax withholdings, on the ex-dividend date or upon receipt of ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign securities.
The Fund may receive distributions from holdings in equity securities, business development companies (BDCs), exchange-traded funds (ETFs), limited partnerships (LPs), other regulated investment companies (RICs), and real estate investment trusts (REITs), which report information on the tax character of their distributions annually. These distributions are allocated to dividend income, capital gain and return of capital based on actual information reported. Return of capital is recorded as a reduction of the cost basis of securities held. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, return of capital is recorded as a realized gain. With respect to REITs, to the extent actual information has not yet been reported, estimates for return of capital are made by the Fund’s management. Management’s estimates are subsequently adjusted when the actual character of the distributions is disclosed by the REITs, which could result in a proportionate change in return of capital to shareholders.
Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost basis if the Fund still owns the applicable securities on the payment date. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.
Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.
Determination of class net asset value
All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
Federal income tax status
The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its investment company taxable income and net capital gain, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its ordinary income, capital gain net income and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Foreign taxes
The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue such taxes and recoveries, as applicable, based upon its current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.
Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level, based on statutory rates. The Fund accrues for such foreign taxes on realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction, as applicable. The amount, if any, is disclosed as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Distributions to shareholders
Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid semi-annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Guarantees and indemnifications
Under the Trust’s organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund’s contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.
Recent accounting pronouncement
Accounting Standards Update 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement
In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019 and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. After evaluation, management determined to adopt the ASU effective for the period ended August 31, 2019 and all subsequent periods. As a result of the amendments, management implemented disclosure changes which include removal of the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, removal of the policy for the timing of transfers between levels, removal of the description of the Level 3 valuation processes, as well as modifications to the measurement uncertainty disclosure.
Note 3. Fees and other transactions with affiliates
Management services fees
The Fund has entered into a Management Agreement with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial). Under the Management Agreement, the Investment Manager provides the Fund with investment research and advice, as well as administrative and accounting services. The management services fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund’s daily net assets that declines from 0.87% to 0.75% as the Fund’s net assets increase. The annualized effective management services fee rate for the six months ended August 31, 2019 was 0.83% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
Compensation of board members
Members of the Board of Trustees who are not officers or employees of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Deferred Plan), these members of the Board of Trustees may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund’s liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. All amounts payable under the Deferred Plan constitute a general unsecured obligation of the Fund.
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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer
The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. As disclosed in the Statement of Operations, a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s total compensation is allocated to the Fund, along with other allocations to affiliated registered investment companies managed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates, based on relative net assets.
Transfer agency fees
Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc. (DST) to serve as sub-transfer agent. The Transfer Agent pays the fees of DST for services as sub-transfer agent and DST is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).
The Fund pays the Transfer Agent a monthly transfer agency fee based on the number or the average value of accounts, depending on the type of account. In addition, the Fund pays the Transfer Agent a fee for shareholder services based on the number of accounts or on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund’s shares maintained in omnibus accounts up to the lesser of the amount charged by the financial intermediary or a cap established by the Board of Trustees from time to time.
The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from the Fund for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees. Total transfer agency fees for Institutional 2 Class and Institutional 3 Class shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.07% and 0.02%, respectively, of the average daily net assets attributable to each share class. In addition, effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, Institutional 2 Class shares are subject to a contractual transfer agency fee annual limitation of not more than 0.05% and Institutional 3 Class shares are subject to a contractual transfer agency fee annual limitation of not more than 0.00% of the average daily net assets attributable to each share class.
For the six months ended August 31, 2019, the Fund’s annualized effective transfer agency fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:
  Effective rate (%)
Class A 0.25
Advisor Class 0.25
Class C 0.25
Institutional Class 0.25
Institutional 2 Class 0.06
Institutional 3 Class 0.01
Class R 0.25
An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class’s initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agency fees. These minimum account balance fees are remitted to the Fund and recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended August 31, 2019, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Fund.
Distribution and service fees
The Fund has entered into an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. The Board of Trustees has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.
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Under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly combined distribution and service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares of the Fund. Also under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares of the Fund and a monthly distribution fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rates of 0.75% and 0.50% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C and Class R shares of the Fund, respectively.
Sales charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC), received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares for the six months ended August 31, 2019, if any, are listed below:
  Front End (%) CDSC (%) Amount ($)
Class A 5.75 0.50 - 1.00 (a) 10,146
Class C 1.00 (b)
    
(a) This charge is imposed on certain investments of between $1 million and $50 million redeemed within 18 months after purchase, as follows: 1.00% if redeemed within 12 months after purchase, and 0.50% if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase, with certain limited exceptions.
(b) This charge applies to redemptions within 12 months after purchase, with certain limited exceptions.
The Fund’s other share classes are not subject to sales charges.
Expenses waived/reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates
The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the period(s) disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees, so that the Fund’s net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund’s custodian, do not exceed the following annual rate(s) as a percentage of the class’ average daily net assets:
  July 1, 2019
through
June 30, 2020
Prior to
July 1, 2019
Class A 1.29% 1.27%
Advisor Class 1.04 1.02
Class C 2.04 2.02
Institutional Class 1.04 1.02
Institutional 2 Class 0.89 0.88
Institutional 3 Class 0.84 0.83
Class R 1.54 1.52
Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, infrequent and/or unusual expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board of Trustees. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from the Investment Manager, certain of its affiliates and the Fund. Reflected in the contractual cap commitment, effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, is the Transfer Agent’s contractual agreement to limit total transfer agency fees to an annual rate of not more than 0.05% for Institutional 2 Class and 0.00% for Institutional 3 Class of the average daily net assets attributable to each share class, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees. Any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed under the expense reimbursement arrangements described above are not recoverable by the Investment Manager or its affiliates in future periods.
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Note 4. Federal tax information
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.
At August 31, 2019, the approximate cost of all investments for federal income tax purposes and the aggregate gross approximate unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:
Federal
tax cost ($)
Gross unrealized
appreciation ($)
Gross unrealized
(depreciation) ($)
Net unrealized
appreciation ($)
1,013,841,000 304,821,000 (108,091,000) 196,730,000
Tax cost of investments and unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) may also include timing differences that do not constitute adjustments to tax basis.
Under current tax rules, regulated investment companies can elect to treat certain late-year ordinary losses incurred and post-October capital losses (capital losses realized after October 31) as arising on the first day of the following taxable year. The Fund will elect to treat the following late-year ordinary losses and post-October capital losses at February 28, 2019 as arising on March 1, 2019.
Late year
ordinary losses ($)
Post-October
capital losses ($)
4,332,524
Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions in the Fund that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management’s conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Note 5. Portfolio information
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term investments and derivatives, if any, aggregated to $115,413,110 and $186,909,530, respectively, for the six months ended August 31, 2019. The amount of purchase and sale activity impacts the portfolio turnover rate reported in the Financial Highlights.
Note 6. Redemption-in-kind
Proceeds from the sales of securities for Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II include the value of securities delivered through an in-kind redemption of certain fund shares. During the six months ended August 31, 2019, securities and other assets with a value of $18,904,994 were distributed to shareholders to satisfy their redemption requests. The net realized gain on these securities was $4,277,948, which is not taxable to remaining shareholders in the Fund.
Note 7. Affiliated money market fund
The Fund invests in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds (the Affiliated MMF). The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as Dividends - affiliated issuers in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the Affiliated MMF. The Affiliated MMF prices its shares with a floating net asset value. In addition, the Board of Trustees of the Affiliated MMF may impose a fee on redemptions (sometimes referred to as a liquidity fee) or temporarily suspend redemptions (sometimes referred to as imposing a redemption gate) in the event its liquidity falls below regulatory limits.
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August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Note 8. Interfund lending
Pursuant to an exemptive order granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund participates in a program (the Interfund Program) allowing each participating Columbia Fund (each, a Participating Fund) to lend money directly to and, except for closed-end funds and money market funds, borrow money directly from other Participating Funds for temporary purposes. The amounts eligible for borrowing and lending under the Interfund Program are subject to certain restrictions.
Interfund loans are subject to the risk that the borrowing fund could be unable to repay the loan when due, and a delay in repayment to the lending fund could result in lost opportunities and/or additional lending costs. The exemptive order is subject to conditions intended to mitigate conflicts of interest arising from the Investment Manager’s relationship with each Participating Fund.
The Fund’s activity in the Interfund Program during the six months ended August 31, 2019 was as follows:
Borrower or lender Average loan
balance ($)
Weighted average
interest rate (%)
Days
outstanding
Lender 1,400,000 2.96 1
Interest income earned by the Fund is recorded as Interfund lending in the Statement of Operations. The Fund had no outstanding interfund loans at August 31, 2019.
Note 9. Line of credit
The Fund has access to a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by Citibank, N.A., HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager or an affiliated investment manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $1 billion. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the federal funds effective rate, (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate and (iii) the overnight bank funding rate, plus in each case, 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the unused amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.15% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations. This agreement expires annually in December unless extended or renewed.
The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended August 31, 2019.
Note 10. Significant risks
Financial sector risk
The Fund may be more susceptible to the particular risks that may affect companies in the financial services sector than if it were invested in a wider variety of companies in unrelated sectors. Companies in the financial services sector are subject to certain risks, including the risk of regulatory change, decreased liquidity in credit markets and unstable interest rates. Such companies may have concentrated portfolios, such as a high level of loans to real estate developers, which makes them vulnerable to economic conditions that affect that industry. Performance of such companies may be affected by competitive pressures and exposure to investments or agreements that, under certain circumstances, may lead to losses (e.g., subprime loans). Companies in the financial services sector are subject to extensive governmental regulation that may limit the amount and types of loans and other financial commitments they can make, and interest rates and fees that they may charge. In addition, profitability of such companies is largely dependent upon the availability and the cost of capital.
Shareholder concentration risk
At August 31, 2019, three unaffiliated shareholders of record owned 55.0% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund. In the case of
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a large redemption, the Fund may be forced to sell investments at inopportune times, including its liquid positions, which may result in Fund losses and the Fund holding a higher percentage of less liquid positions. Large redemptions could result in decreased economies of scale and increased operating expenses for non-redeeming Fund shareholders.
Note 11. Subsequent events
Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
Note 12. Information regarding pending and settled legal proceedings
Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Fund is not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund. Ameriprise Financial is required to make quarterly (10-Q), annual (10-K) and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased Fund redemptions, reduced sale of Fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Fund. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.
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 Approval of Management Agreement
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (Columbia Threadneedle or the Investment Manager, and together with its domestic and global affiliates, Columbia Threadneedle Investments), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), serves as the investment manager to Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II (the Fund). Under a management agreement (the Management Agreement), Columbia Threadneedle provides investment advice and other services to the Fund and other funds distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (collectively, the Funds).
On an annual basis, the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the Board), including the independent Board members (the Independent Trustees), considers renewal of the Management Agreement. Columbia Threadneedle prepared detailed reports for the Board and its Contracts Committee in November 2018 and January, March, April and June 2019, including reports providing the results of analyses performed by an independent organization, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (Broadridge), and a comprehensive response to items of information requested by independent legal counsel to the Independent Trustees (Independent Legal Counsel) in a letter to the Investment Manager, to assist the Board in making this determination. Many of the materials presented at these meetings were first supplied in draft form to designated independent Board representatives, i.e., Independent Legal Counsel, Fund Counsel, the Chair of the Board (who is an Independent Trustee) and the Chair of the Contracts Committee (who is an Independent Trustee), and the final materials were revised to include information reflective of discussion and subsequent requests made by the Contracts Committee. In addition, throughout the year, the Board (or its committees) regularly meets with portfolio management teams and senior management personnel and reviews information prepared by Columbia Threadneedle addressing the services Columbia Threadneedle provides and Fund performance. The Board also accords appropriate weight to the work, deliberations and conclusions of the various committees, such as the Contracts Committee, the Investment Review Committee, the Audit Committee and the Compliance Committee in determining whether to continue the Management Agreement.
The Board, at its June 17-19, 2019 in-person Board meeting (the June Meeting), considered the renewal of the Management Agreement for an additional one-year term. At the June Meeting, Independent Legal Counsel reviewed with the Independent Trustees various factors relevant to the Board’s consideration of management agreements and the Board’s legal responsibilities related to such consideration. Following an analysis and discussion of the factors identified below, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, approved the renewal of the Management Agreement.
Nature, extent and quality of services provided by Columbia Threadneedle
The Board analyzed various reports and presentations it had received detailing the services performed by Columbia Threadneedle, as well as its history, reputation, expertise, resources and capabilities, and the qualifications of its personnel.
The Board specifically considered the many developments during recent years concerning the services provided by Columbia Threadneedle, including, in particular, the organization and depth of the equity and credit research departments. The Board further observed the enhancements to the investment risk management department’s processes, systems and oversight, over the past several years, as well as planned 2019 initiatives. The Board also took into account the broad scope of services provided by Columbia Threadneedle to each Fund, including, among other services, investment, risk and compliance oversight. The Board also took into account the information it received concerning Columbia Threadneedle’s ability to attract and retain key portfolio management personnel and that it has sufficient resources to provide competitive and adequate compensation to investment personnel.
In connection with the Board’s evaluation of the overall package of services provided by Columbia Threadneedle, the Board also considered the nature, quality and range of administrative services provided to the Fund by Columbia Threadneedle, as well as the achievements in 2018 in the performance of administrative services, and noted the various enhancements anticipated for 2019. In evaluating the quality of services provided under the Management Agreement, the Board also took into account the organization and strength of the Fund’s and its service providers’ compliance programs. In addition, the Board reviewed the financial condition of Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates and each entity’s ability to carry out its responsibilities under the Management Agreement and the Fund’s other service agreements with affiliates of Ameriprise Financial, observing the financial strength of Ameriprise Financial, with its relatively strong cash position and solid balance sheet.
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The Board also discussed the acceptability of the terms of the Management Agreement (including the relatively broad scope of services required to be performed by Columbia Threadneedle), noting that no material changes are proposed from the form of agreement previously approved. They also noted the wide array of legal and compliance services provided to the Funds under the Management Agreement. It was also observed that the services being performed under the Management Agreement were of a reasonably high quality.
Based on the foregoing, and based on other information received (both oral and written, including the information on investment performance referenced below) and other considerations, the Board concluded that Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates are in a position to continue to provide a high quality and level of services to the Fund.
Investment performance
For purposes of evaluating the nature, extent and quality of services provided under the Management Agreement, the Board carefully reviewed the investment performance of the Fund. In this regard, the Board considered detailed reports providing the results of analyses performed by an independent organization showing, for various periods (including since manager inception): the performance of the Fund, the performance of a benchmark index, the percentage ranking of the Fund among its comparison group, the product score of the Fund (taking into account performance relative to peers and benchmarks) and the net assets of the Fund. The Board observed that the Fund’s investment performance was understandable in light of the particular management style involved and the particular market environment.
Comparative fees, costs of services provided and the profits realized by Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund
The Board reviewed comparative fees and the costs of services provided under the Management Agreement. The Board members considered detailed comparative information set forth in an annual report on fees and expenses, including, among other things, data (based on analyses conducted by an independent organization) showing a comparison of the Fund’s expenses with median expenses paid by funds in its comparative peer universe, as well as data showing the Fund’s contribution to Columbia Threadneedle’s profitability.
The Board considered the reports of its independent fee consultant, JDL Consultants, LLC (JDL), which assisted in the Board’s analysis of the Funds’ performance and expenses, the reasonableness of Columbia Threadneedle’s profitability, particularly in comparison to industry competitors, the reasonableness of the Funds’ fee rates, and JDL’s conclusion that the management fees being charged to the Fund are reasonable. The Board accorded particular weight to the notion that the primary objective of the level of fees is to achieve a rational pricing model applied consistently across the various product lines in the Fund family, while assuring that the overall fees for each Fund (with certain defined exceptions) are generally in line with the "pricing philosophy" currently in effect (i.e., that Fund total expense ratios, in general, approximate or are lower than the median expense ratios of funds in the same Lipper comparison universe). The Board took into account that the Fund’s total expense ratio (after considering proposed expense caps/waivers) was slightly below the peer universe’s median expense ratio shown in the reports. Based on its review, the Board concluded that the Fund’s management fee was fair and reasonable in light of the extent and quality of services that the Fund receives.
The Board also considered the profitability of Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates in connection with Columbia Threadneedle providing management services to the Fund. In this regard, the Independent Trustees referred to their detailed analysis of the Profitability Report, discussing the profitability to Columbia Threadneedle and Ameriprise Financial from managing, operating and distributing the Funds. The Board considered that in 2018 the Board had concluded that 2017 profitability was reasonable and that the 2019 information shows that the profitability generated by Columbia Threadneedle in 2018 only slightly increased from 2017 levels. The Board also noted JDL’s report and its conclusion that 2018 Columbia Threadneedle profitability relative to industry competitors was reasonable. It also took into account the indirect economic benefits flowing to Columbia Threadneedle or its affiliates in connection with managing or distributing the Funds, such as the enhanced ability to offer various other financial products to Ameriprise Financial customers, soft dollar benefits and overall reputational advantages. The Board noted that the fees paid by the Fund should permit the Investment Manager to offer competitive compensation to its personnel, make necessary investments in its business and earn an appropriate profit. The Board concluded that profitability levels were reasonable.
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Economies of scale to be realized
The Board also considered the economies of scale that might be realized by the Fund as its net asset level grows and took note of the extent to which Fund shareholders might also benefit from such growth. In this regard, the Board took into account that management fees decline as Fund assets exceed various breakpoints, all of which have not been surpassed. The Board concluded that the breakpoints in the management fee rate schedule satisfactorily provides for the sharing of economies of scale, as they allow for adequate opportunity for shareholders to realize benefits (fee breaks) as Fund assets grow.
Based on the foregoing, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, concluded that the management fees were fair and reasonable in light of the extent and quality of services provided. In reaching this conclusion, no single factor was determinative. On June 19, 2019, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, approved the renewal of the Management Agreement.
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Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II
P.O. Box 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
  
Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the Fund, go to
columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments (Columbia Threadneedle) is the global brand name of the Columbia and Threadneedle group of companies. All rights reserved.
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August 31, 2019
Columbia Overseas Value Fund
Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s annual and semiannual shareholder reports like this one will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Fund’s website (columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/), and each time a report is posted you will be notified by mail and provided with a website address to access the report.
If you have already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Fund electronically at any time by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank) or, for Fund shares held directly with the Fund, by calling 800.345.6611 or by enrolling in “eDelivery” by logging into your account at columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/.
You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you invest through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you invest directly with the Fund, you can call 800.345.6611 to let the Fund know you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive paper reports will apply to all Columbia Funds held in your account if you invest through a financial intermediary or all Columbia Funds held with the fund complex if you invest directly with the Fund.
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Columbia Overseas Value Fund (the Fund) mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address, unless such shareholder elected to receive shareholder reports from the Fund electronically. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.
Proxy voting policies and procedures
The policy of the Board of Trustees is to vote the proxies of the companies in which the Fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31st for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30th of that year, and is available without charge by visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/, or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.
Quarterly schedule of investments
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT, and for reporting periods ended prior to March 31, 2019, on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q and Form N-PORT filings are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. The Fund’s complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q or Form N-PORT, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
Additional Fund information
For more information about the Fund, please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.
Fund investment manager
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager)
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund distributor
Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund transfer agent
Columbia Management Investment Services Corp.
P.O. Box 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
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Fund at a Glance
(Unaudited)
Investment objective
The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Portfolio management
Fred Copper, CFA
Co-Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2008
Daisuke Nomoto, CMA (SAAJ)
Co-Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2013
Morningstar style boxTM
The Morningstar Style Box is based on a fund’s portfolio holdings. For equity funds, the vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the stocks owned, and the horizontal axis shows investment style (value, blend, or growth). Information shown is based on the most recent data provided by Morningstar.
© 2019 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.
Average annual total returns (%) (for the period ended August 31, 2019)
    Inception 6 Months
cumulative
1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
Class A* Excluding sales charges 02/28/13 -4.42 -6.90 1.92 4.34
  Including sales charges   -9.88 -12.26 0.72 3.73
Advisor Class* 07/01/15 -4.29 -6.74 2.18 4.71
Class C* Excluding sales charges 02/28/13 -4.78 -7.56 1.16 3.56
  Including sales charges   -5.73 -8.48 1.16 3.56
Institutional Class 03/31/08 -4.27 -6.62 2.18 4.70
Institutional 2 Class* 07/01/15 -4.27 -6.64 2.28 4.76
Institutional 3 Class* 07/01/15 -4.26 -6.59 2.34 4.79
Class R* 03/01/16 -4.55 -7.11 1.68 4.20
MSCI EAFE Value Index (Net)   -5.30 -7.42 -0.80 3.10
Returns for Class A shares are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. Returns for Class C shares are shown with and without the 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge for the first year only. The Fund’s other share classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each share class. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ or calling 800.345.6611.
* The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund’s oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/investment-products/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.
The MSCI EAFE Value Index (Net) is a subset of the MSCI EAFE Index (Net), and constituents of the index include securities from Europe, Australasia and the Far East. The index generally represents approximately 50% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization of the MSCI EAFE Index (Net), and consists of those securities classified by MSCI Inc. as most representing the value style, such as, higher book value-to-price ratios, higher forward earnings-to-price ratios, higher dividend yields and lower forecasted growth rates than securities representing the growth style.
Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes (except the MSCI EAFE Value Index (Net), which reflects reinvested dividends net of withholding taxes) or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.
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(Unaudited)
Top 10 holdings (%) (at August 31, 2019)
Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Class B (United Kingdom) 4.0
BP PLC (United Kingdom) 3.3
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Japan) 2.6
Sanofi (France) 2.6
Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp. (Japan) 2.6
ING Groep NV (Netherlands) 2.5
AXA SA (France) 2.5
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (United States) 2.1
British American Tobacco PLC (United Kingdom) 2.1
ITOCHU Corp. (Japan) 2.0
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments including options purchased and excluding Money Market Funds and all other investments in derivatives, if any.
For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled “Portfolio of Investments.”
Fund holdings are as of the date given, are subject to change at any time, and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.
Equity sector breakdown (%) (at August 31, 2019)
Communication Services 6.7
Consumer Discretionary 7.4
Consumer Staples 9.9
Energy 12.1
Financials 26.0
Health Care 11.8
Industrials 11.8
Information Technology 2.0
Materials 5.9
Real Estate 3.4
Utilities 3.0
Total 100.0
Percentages indicated are based upon total equity investments. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
Country breakdown (%) (at August 31, 2019)
Australia 3.0
Canada 6.1
China 0.7
Finland 1.6
France 9.7
Germany 6.4
Hong Kong 1.4
Ireland 0.1
Israel 2.3
Italy 0.2
Japan 23.4
Netherlands 8.5
Norway 0.8
Pakistan 0.4
Portugal 0.0 (a)
Russian Federation 0.6
Singapore 1.7
South Korea 1.2
Spain 4.0
Sweden 1.7
Switzerland 0.8
United Kingdom 19.6
United States(b) 5.8
Total 100.0
    
(a) Rounds to zero.
(b) Includes investments in Money Market Funds and Exchange-Traded Funds.
Country breakdown is based primarily on issuer’s place of organization/incorporation. Percentages indicated are based upon total investments including options purchased and excluding all other investments in derivatives, if any. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
 
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Understanding Your Fund’s Expenses
(Unaudited)
As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are shareholder transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing fund costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing your Fund’s expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the “Actual” column is calculated using the Fund’s actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the “Actual” column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare with other funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
March 1, 2019 — August 31, 2019
  Account value at the
beginning of the
period ($)
Account value at the
end of the
period ($)
Expenses paid during
the period ($)
Fund’s annualized
expense ratio (%)
  Actual Hypothetical Actual Hypothetical Actual Hypothetical Actual
Class A 1,000.00 1,000.00 955.80 1,018.90 5.97 6.16 1.22
Advisor Class 1,000.00 1,000.00 957.10 1,020.15 4.75 4.90 0.97
Class C 1,000.00 1,000.00 952.20 1,015.15 9.61 9.92 1.97
Institutional Class 1,000.00 1,000.00 957.30 1,020.15 4.75 4.90 0.97
Institutional 2 Class 1,000.00 1,000.00 957.30 1,020.70 4.21 4.34 0.86
Institutional 3 Class 1,000.00 1,000.00 957.40 1,020.85 4.06 4.19 0.83
Class R 1,000.00 1,000.00 954.50 1,017.65 7.18 7.41 1.47
Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund’s most recent fiscal half year and divided by 366.
Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from its investment in underlying funds, including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.
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Portfolio of Investments
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Investments in securities
Common Stocks 97.2%
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Australia 3.0%
Ansell Ltd. 1,489,912 27,305,807
BHP Group Ltd., ADR 292,571 14,382,790
National Australia Bank Ltd. 537,161 9,899,858
Total 51,588,455
Canada 6.0%
Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc., Class B 290,409 18,278,710
Cameco Corp. 1,671,432 14,658,459
Cott Corp. 2,626,278 33,117,365
Stars Group, Inc. (The)(a) 1,127,913 17,138,110
Yamana Gold, Inc. 5,830,000 21,046,300
Total 104,238,944
China 0.7%
BeiGene Ltd., ADR(a) 18,465 2,654,343
Tencent Holdings Ltd. 233,100 9,623,658
Total 12,278,001
Finland 1.6%
UPM-Kymmene OYJ 1,014,684 27,421,583
France 9.7%
AXA SA 1,845,457 42,317,372
BNP Paribas SA 403,159 18,172,754
Capgemini SE 183,618 22,031,861
DBV Technologies SA, ADR(a) 95,774 871,544
Eiffage SA 118,116 12,239,574
Sanofi 519,224 44,605,332
Total SA 551,654 27,548,874
Total 167,787,311
Germany 6.4%
Allianz SE, Registered Shares 76,996 16,993,319
Aroundtown SA 1,756,952 14,618,807
Bayer AG, Registered Shares 228,567 16,987,966
Covestro AG 488,518 22,199,951
Duerr AG 314,544 7,986,839
E.ON SE 2,031,581 18,901,201
KION Group AG 264,883 12,836,596
Total 110,524,679
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Hong Kong 1.4%
WH Group Ltd. 30,688,500 24,592,634
Ireland 0.1%
Amarin Corp. PLC, ADR(a) 155,131 2,325,414
Israel 2.2%
Bank Hapoalim BM(a) 4,223,952 30,990,487
Bezeq Israeli Telecommunication Corp., Ltd. 12,457,555 7,824,504
Total 38,814,991
Italy 0.2%
Esprinet SpA 1,155,413 3,765,124
Japan 23.3%
Amano Corp. 285,300 8,514,254
BayCurrent Consulting, Inc. 149,800 6,760,535
CYBERDYNE, Inc.(a) 118,600 716,443
Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc. 1,034,700 14,071,133
Invincible Investment Corp. 34,804 20,763,784
ITOCHU Corp. 1,768,400 35,231,102
Kinden Corp. 1,020,500 14,922,876
Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd. 255,600 11,981,185
Matsumotokiyoshi Holdings Co., Ltd. 789,600 29,271,185
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. 4,255,000 20,480,387
Nihon M&A Center, Inc. 720,600 20,981,754
Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp. 922,700 44,232,289
ORIX Corp. 2,154,600 31,791,329
Shionogi & Co., Ltd. 219,800 11,764,884
Ship Healthcare Holdings, Inc. 294,100 13,579,648
Sony Corp. 417,100 23,759,037
Starts Corp., Inc. 255,700 5,711,363
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. 187,000 6,127,663
Suzuki Motor Corp. 133,700 5,147,444
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. 1,328,577 44,794,192
Takuma Co., Ltd. 883,545 10,187,186
Toyota Motor Corp. 350,600 22,959,384
Total 403,749,057
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Netherlands 8.5%
ABN AMRO Bank NV 1,264,788 22,431,309
ASR Nederland NV 887,221 31,024,266
ING Groep NV 4,501,167 43,002,686
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV 928,133 21,741,887
Signify NV 993,239 29,063,803
Total 147,263,951
Norway 0.8%
BW LPG Ltd.(a) 2,512,075 12,365,670
Kongsberg Automotive ASA(a) 3,221,822 2,014,260
Total 14,379,930
Pakistan 0.4%
DG Khan Cement Co., Ltd. 9,237,000 2,866,187
Lucky Cement Ltd. 1,810,950 4,052,985
Total 6,919,172
Portugal 0.0%
Banco Espirito Santo SA, Registered Shares(a),(b),(c) 3,582,817 4
Russian Federation 0.6%
Sberbank of Russia PJSC, ADR 736,398 10,107,093
Singapore 1.6%
DBS Group Holdings Ltd. 1,600,800 28,227,059
South Korea 1.2%
GS Home Shopping, Inc. 20,951 2,764,512
Hyundai Home Shopping Network Corp. 101,421 7,803,573
Youngone Corp. 361,273 10,498,062
Total 21,066,147
Spain 4.0%
ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA 525,003 19,866,952
Banco Santander SA 1,766,185 6,688,865
Endesa SA 1,232,539 31,677,336
Tecnicas Reunidas SA(a) 420,421 10,549,751
Total 68,782,904
Sweden 1.7%
Granges AB 820,109 7,442,592
Hemfosa Fastigheter AB 2,225,806 22,468,779
Total 29,911,371
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Switzerland 0.8%
Autoneum Holding AG 30,329 3,330,904
Novartis AG, Registered Shares 108,110 9,746,627
Total 13,077,531
United Kingdom 19.5%
Barclays Bank PLC 7,387,863 12,306,908
BP PLC 9,401,185 57,255,613
British American Tobacco PLC 1,039,787 36,473,994
BT Group PLC 8,202,392 16,524,662
Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC 1,346,923 5,683,815
DCC PLC 339,380 28,922,846
GW Pharmaceuticals PLC, ADR(a) 14,743 2,099,551
HSBC Holdings PLC 2,769,018 19,936,014
Imperial Brands PLC 120,854 3,131,696
Inchcape PLC 903,806 6,370,437
Intermediate Capital Group PLC 801,507 13,087,801
John Wood Group PLC 1,827,904 8,420,587
Just Group PLC(a) 22,903,441 12,483,789
Legal & General Group PLC 4,310,839 11,549,602
Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Class B 2,485,394 68,820,160
TP ICAP PLC 6,468,015 22,941,334
WPP PLC 1,051,697 12,442,055
Total 338,450,864
United States 3.5%
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) 84,274 2,331,019
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) 115,186 2,494,929
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) 35,864 3,613,657
Burford Capital Ltd. 1,500,054 12,848,507
Insmed, Inc.(a) 161,454 2,654,304
Liberty Global PLC, Class C(a) 872,725 22,795,577
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.(a),(d) 41,159 442,459
Quotient Ltd.(a) 754,981 6,809,928
Sage Therapeutics, Inc.(a) 15,480 2,657,451
Teekay Tankers Ltd., Class A(a) 4,295,389 4,767,882
Total 61,415,713
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $1,861,933,733)
1,686,687,932
 
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Exchange-Traded Funds 2.1%
  Shares Value ($)
United States 2.1%
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF 578,556 36,570,525
Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(Cost $35,870,955)
36,570,525
    
Options Purchased Calls 0.1%
          Value ($)
(Cost $517,359) 639,210
Money Market Funds 0.1%
  Shares Value ($)
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 2.208%(e),(f) 1,492,339 1,492,190
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $1,492,190)
1,492,190
Total Investments in Securities
(Cost $1,899,814,237)
1,725,389,857
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net   9,368,925
Net Assets $1,734,758,782
 
At August 31, 2019, securities and/or cash totaling $441,825 were pledged as collateral.
Investments in derivatives
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts
Currency to
be sold
Currency to
be purchased
Counterparty Settlement
date
Unrealized
appreciation ($)
Unrealized
depreciation ($)
63,425,000 CAD 48,215,240 USD Goldman Sachs 09/11/2019 571,987
1,633,000 GBP 2,042,834 USD Goldman Sachs 09/11/2019 55,175
4,171,000 GBP 5,073,121 USD Goldman Sachs 09/11/2019 (3,746)
107,725,000 ILS 30,635,024 USD Goldman Sachs 09/11/2019 142,832
2,523,792,000 JPY 23,392,487 USD Goldman Sachs 09/11/2019 (376,675)
23,257,779,000 KRW 19,791,328 USD Goldman Sachs 09/11/2019 583,379
79,070,100 USD 113,189,000 AUD Goldman Sachs 09/11/2019 (2,826,315)
14,386,371 USD 14,119,000 CHF Goldman Sachs 09/11/2019 (111,878)
33,518,051 USD 29,934,000 EUR Goldman Sachs 09/11/2019 (600,866)
5,415,124 USD 50,900,000 SEK Goldman Sachs 09/11/2019 (226,511)
Total       1,353,373 (4,145,991)
    
Call option contracts purchased
Description Counterparty Trading
currency
Notional
amount
Number of
contracts
Exercise
price/Rate
Expiration
date
Cost ($) Value ($)
CBOE Volatility Index Deutsche Bank USD 3,641,560 1,937 16.00 09/18/2019 517,359 639,210
    
Call option contracts written
Description Counterparty Trading
currency
Notional
amount
Number of
contracts
Exercise
price/Rate
Expiration
date
Premium
received ($)
Value ($)
Puma Biotechnology, Inc. Deutsche Bank USD (441,825) (411) 11.50 9/20/2019 (13,959) (19,523)
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) Non-income producing investment.
(b) Represents fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. At August 31, 2019, the total value of these securities amounted to $4, which represents less than 0.01% of total net assets.
(c) Valuation based on significant unobservable inputs.
(d) This security or a portion of this security has been pledged as collateral in connection with derivative contracts.
(e) The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at August 31, 2019.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Notes to Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
(f) As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the company’s outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the period ended August 31, 2019 are as follows:
    
Issuer Beginning
shares
Shares
purchased
Shares
sold
Ending
shares
Realized gain
(loss) —
affiliated
issuers ($)
Net change in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation) —
affiliated
issuers ($)
Dividends —
affiliated
issuers ($)
Value —
affiliated
issuers
at end of
period ($)
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 2.208%
  9,754,825 200,838,764 (209,101,250) 1,492,339 (25) 126,530 1,492,190
Abbreviation Legend
ADR American Depositary Receipt
Currency Legend
AUD Australian Dollar
CAD Canada Dollar
CHF Swiss Franc
EUR Euro
GBP British Pound
ILS New Israeli Sheqel
JPY Japanese Yen
KRW South Korean Won
SEK Swedish Krona
USD US Dollar
Fair value measurements
The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund’s assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.
Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date. Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.
Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).
Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).
Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment’s fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.
Foreign equity securities actively traded in markets where there is a significant delay in the local close relative to the New York Stock Exchange are classified as Level 2. The values of these securities may include an adjustment to reflect the impact of significant market movements following the close of local trading, as described in Note 2 to the financial statements – Security valuation.
Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Fair value measurements  (continued)
Under the direction of the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager’s Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager’s organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.
The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments at August 31, 2019:
  Level 1 ($) Level 2 ($) Level 3 ($) Total ($)
Investments in Securities        
Common Stocks        
Australia 14,382,790 37,205,665 51,588,455
Canada 104,238,944 104,238,944
China 2,654,343 9,623,658 12,278,001
Finland 27,421,583 27,421,583
France 871,544 166,915,767 167,787,311
Germany 110,524,679 110,524,679
Hong Kong 24,592,634 24,592,634
Ireland 2,325,414 2,325,414
Israel 38,814,991 38,814,991
Italy 3,765,124 3,765,124
Japan 403,749,057 403,749,057
Netherlands 147,263,951 147,263,951
Norway 14,379,930 14,379,930
Pakistan 6,919,172 6,919,172
Portugal 4 4
Russian Federation 10,107,093 10,107,093
Singapore 28,227,059 28,227,059
South Korea 21,066,147 21,066,147
Spain 68,782,904 68,782,904
Sweden 29,911,371 29,911,371
Switzerland 13,077,531 13,077,531
United Kingdom 2,099,551 336,351,313 338,450,864
United States 48,567,206 12,848,507 61,415,713
Total Common Stocks 175,139,792 1,511,548,136 4 1,686,687,932
Exchange-Traded Funds 36,570,525 36,570,525
Options Purchased Calls 639,210 639,210
Money Market Funds 1,492,190 1,492,190
Total Investments in Securities 213,841,717 1,511,548,136 4 1,725,389,857
Investments in Derivatives        
Asset        
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts 1,353,373 1,353,373
Liability        
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (4,145,991) (4,145,991)
Options Contracts Written (19,523) (19,523)
Total 213,822,194 1,508,755,518 4 1,722,577,716
See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.
The Fund’s assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security’s value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets. These assets include certain foreign securities for which a third party statistical pricing service may be employed for purposes of fair market valuation. The model utilized by such third party statistical pricing service takes into account a security’s correlation to available market data including, but not limited to, intraday index, ADR, and exchange-traded fund movements.
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Fair value measurements  (continued)
The Fund does not hold any significant investments (greater than one percent of net assets) categorized as Level 3.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Assets  
Investments in securities, at value  
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $1,897,804,688) $1,723,258,457
Affiliated issuers (cost $1,492,190) 1,492,190
Options purchased (cost $517,359) 639,210
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts 1,353,373
Receivable for:  
Investments sold 2,643,632
Capital shares sold 3,524,726
Dividends 7,075,179
Foreign tax reclaims 1,806,463
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager 1,246
Prepaid expenses 8,723
Total assets 1,741,803,199
Liabilities  
Option contracts written, at value (premiums received $13,959) 19,523
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts 4,145,991
Payable for:  
Investments purchased 2,785
Capital shares purchased 2,204,524
Management services fees 38,189
Distribution and/or service fees 3,125
Transfer agent fees 163,886
Compensation of board members 207,032
Compensation of chief compliance officer 200
Other expenses 259,162
Total liabilities 7,044,417
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock $1,734,758,782
Represented by  
Paid in capital 2,147,386,037
Total distributable earnings (loss)   (412,627,255)
Total - representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock $1,734,758,782
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Class A  
Net assets $314,106,648
Shares outstanding 35,585,728
Net asset value per share $8.83
Maximum sales charge 5.75%
Maximum offering price per share (calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge for Class A shares) $9.37
Advisor Class  
Net assets $182,673,220
Shares outstanding 20,734,429
Net asset value per share $8.81
Class C  
Net assets $32,173,011
Shares outstanding 3,674,607
Net asset value per share $8.76
Institutional Class  
Net assets $440,432,005
Shares outstanding 49,789,084
Net asset value per share $8.85
Institutional 2 Class  
Net assets $505,889,920
Shares outstanding 57,493,264
Net asset value per share $8.80
Institutional 3 Class  
Net assets $252,911,002
Shares outstanding 28,706,975
Net asset value per share $8.81
Class R  
Net assets $6,572,976
Shares outstanding 763,535
Net asset value per share $8.61
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Net investment income  
Income:  
Dividends — unaffiliated issuers $47,899,130
Dividends — affiliated issuers 126,530
Foreign taxes withheld (4,341,312)
Total income 43,684,348
Expenses:  
Management services fees 7,129,030
Distribution and/or service fees  
Class A 417,198
Class C 190,329
Class R 16,003
Transfer agent fees  
Class A 244,780
Advisor Class 123,239
Class C 27,920
Institutional Class 326,081
Institutional 2 Class 149,392
Institutional 3 Class 10,732
Class R 4,695
Compensation of board members 31,965
Custodian fees 111,775
Printing and postage fees 69,419
Registration fees 134,210
Audit fees 17,311
Legal fees 13,001
Interest on collateral 1,709
Compensation of chief compliance officer 180
Other 31,067
Total expenses 9,050,036
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates (295,134)
Fees waived by transfer agent  
Institutional 2 Class (43,832)
Total net expenses 8,711,070
Net investment income 34,973,278
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net  
Net realized gain (loss) on:  
Investments — unaffiliated issuers 27,908,902
Investments — affiliated issuers (25)
Foreign currency translations (76,603)
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts (2,806,067)
Options purchased (2,445,323)
Options contracts written 267,928
Net realized gain 22,848,812
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments — unaffiliated issuers (134,787,097)
Foreign currency translations (103,403)
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts (1,062,021)
Options purchased 641,088
Options contracts written (5,315)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) (135,316,748)
Net realized and unrealized loss (112,467,936)
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations $(77,494,658)
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
  Six Months Ended
August 31, 2019
(Unaudited)
Year Ended
February 28, 2019
Operations    
Net investment income $34,973,278 $28,373,886
Net realized gain 22,848,812 10,747,810
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) (135,316,748) (126,888,572)
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations (77,494,658) (87,766,876)
Distributions to shareholders    
Net investment income and net realized gains    
Class A (66,680) (11,129,073)
Advisor Class (103,704) (4,877,227)
Class C   (1,101,771)
Institutional Class (264,468) (13,232,351)
Institutional 2 Class (412,363) (11,949,202)
Institutional 3 Class (207,661) (7,891,502)
Class R   (129,052)
Class T   (12,607)
Total distributions to shareholders   (1,054,876) (50,322,785)
Increase in net assets from capital stock activity 49,038,086 691,732,292
Total increase (decrease) in net assets (29,511,448) 553,642,631
Net assets at beginning of period 1,764,270,230 1,210,627,599
Net assets at end of period $1,734,758,782 $1,764,270,230
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets   (continued)
  Six Months Ended Year Ended
  August 31, 2019 (Unaudited) February 28, 2019
  Shares Dollars ($) Shares Dollars ($)
Capital stock activity
Class A        
Subscriptions 2,866,808 26,092,052 10,252,736 100,421,639
Distributions reinvested 6,969 64,049 1,167,990 10,628,368
Redemptions (4,219,330) (38,540,566) (9,579,912) (90,346,038)
Net increase (decrease) (1,345,553) (12,384,465) 1,840,814 20,703,969
Advisor Class        
Subscriptions 7,455,284 67,297,610 16,608,652 158,458,810
Distributions reinvested 11,303 103,648 549,056 4,875,876
Redemptions (4,223,218) (38,413,532) (7,267,321) (64,550,993)
Net increase 3,243,369 28,987,726 9,890,387 98,783,693
Class C        
Subscriptions 304,337 2,784,709 2,382,707 23,294,142
Distributions reinvested 116,574 1,079,628
Redemptions (1,214,412) (11,020,590) (2,239,354) (21,194,842)
Net increase (decrease) (910,075) (8,235,881) 259,927 3,178,928
Institutional Class        
Subscriptions 12,686,854 116,146,296 37,501,046 356,509,812
Distributions reinvested 27,707 255,177 1,404,912 12,660,249
Redemptions (9,630,902) (87,981,946) (22,037,346) (203,937,393)
Net increase 3,083,659 28,419,527 16,868,612 165,232,668
Institutional 2 Class        
Subscriptions 5,999,639 54,609,295 58,444,628 534,350,296
Distributions reinvested 45,015 412,336 1,395,264 11,881,874
Redemptions (6,558,117) (59,234,101) (8,493,058) (76,627,116)
Net increase (decrease) (513,463) (4,212,470) 51,346,834 469,605,054
Institutional 3 Class        
Subscriptions 4,249,517 38,312,688 11,498,746 110,803,219
Distributions reinvested 22,645 207,659 881,444 7,891,406
Redemptions (2,521,973) (23,074,118) (18,347,804) (186,649,689)
Net increase (decrease) 1,750,189 15,446,229 (5,967,614) (67,955,064)
Class K        
Redemptions (14,117) (147,944)
Net decrease (14,117) (147,944)
Class R        
Subscriptions 181,139 1,618,096 452,712 4,200,572
Distributions reinvested 12,449 109,035
Redemptions (67,708) (600,676) (121,077) (1,105,947)
Net increase 113,431 1,017,420 344,084 3,203,660
Class T        
Distributions reinvested 1,259 12,568
Redemptions (99,744) (885,240)
Net decrease (98,485) (872,672)
Total net increase 5,421,557 49,038,086 74,470,442 691,732,292
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights
The following table is intended to help you understand the Fund’s financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any. Total return and portfolio turnover are not annualized for periods of less than one year. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated without regard to purchase and sales transactions of short-term instruments and certain derivatives, if any. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.
  Net asset value,
beginning of
period
Net
investment
income
Net
realized
and
unrealized
gain (loss)
Total from
investment
operations
Distributions
from net
investment
income
Distributions
from net
realized
gains
Tax
return of
capital
Total
distributions to
shareholders
Class A
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $9.24 0.17 (0.58) (0.41) (0.00) (c) (0.00) (c)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $10.37 0.20 (1.03) (0.83) (0.13) (0.17) (0.30)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $8.52 0.14 2.04 2.18 (0.15) (0.18) (0.33)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $7.46 0.17 1.04 1.21 (0.15) (0.15)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $8.65 0.16 (1.18) (1.02) (0.17) (0.17)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $9.20 0.20 (0.49) (0.29) (0.26) (0.00) (c) (0.26)
Advisor Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $9.21 0.18 (0.57) (0.39) (0.01) (0.01)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $10.35 0.20 (1.02) (0.82) (0.15) (0.17) (0.32)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $8.49 0.15 2.06 2.21 (0.17) (0.18) (0.35)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $7.43 0.12 1.10 1.22 (0.16) (0.16)
Year Ended 2/29/2016(j) $8.78 0.01 (1.17) (1.16) (0.19) (0.19)
Class C
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $9.20 0.14 (0.58) (0.44)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $10.31 0.13 (1.02) (0.89) (0.05) (0.17) (0.22)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $8.48 0.06 2.04 2.10 (0.09) (0.18) (0.27)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $7.44 0.06 1.08 1.14 (0.10) (0.10)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $8.64 0.09 (1.17) (1.08) (0.12) (0.12)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $9.18 0.13 (0.47) (0.34) (0.20) (0.00) (c) (0.20)
Institutional Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $9.25 0.18 (0.57) (0.39) (0.01) (0.01)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $10.38 0.21 (1.02) (0.81) (0.15) (0.17) (0.32)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $8.53 0.15 2.05 2.20 (0.17) (0.18) (0.35)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $7.46 0.12 1.11 1.23 (0.16) (0.16)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $8.66 0.10 (1.11) (1.01) (0.19) (0.19)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $9.20 0.23 (0.48) (0.25) (0.29) (0.00) (c) (0.29)
Institutional 2 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $9.20 0.19 (0.58) (0.39) (0.01) (0.01)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $10.33 0.14 (0.94) (0.80) (0.16) (0.17) (0.33)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $8.48 0.18 2.03 2.21 (0.18) (0.18) (0.36)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $7.42 0.15 1.09 1.24 (0.18) (0.18)
Year Ended 2/29/2016(k) $8.78 0.02 (1.18) (1.16) (0.20) (0.20)
Institutional 3 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $9.21 0.19 (0.58) (0.39) (0.01) (0.01)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $10.35 0.23 (1.03) (0.80) (0.17) (0.17) (0.34)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $8.49 0.21 2.02 2.23 (0.19) (0.18) (0.37)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $7.42 0.07 1.18 1.25 (0.18) (0.18)
Year Ended 2/29/2016(l) $8.78 0.07 (1.22) (1.15) (0.21) (0.21)
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights  (continued)
  Net
asset
value,
end of
period
Total
return
Total gross
expense
ratio to
average
net assets(a)
Total net
expense
ratio to
average
net assets(a),(b)
Net investment
income
ratio to
average
net assets
Portfolio
turnover
Net
assets,
end of
period
(000’s)
Class A
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $8.83 (4.42%) 1.25% (d),(e) 1.22% (d),(e) 3.74% (d) 19% $314,107
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $9.24 (7.96%) 1.29% (e),(f) 1.25% (e),(f),(g) 2.10% 58% $341,198
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $10.37 25.72% 1.36% (h) 1.36% (g),(h) 1.41% 47% $363,817
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $8.52 16.25% 1.45% (i) 1.45% (i) 2.13% 89% $243,879
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $7.46 (11.95%) 1.44% 1.44% (g) 1.93% 68% $171,630
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $8.65 (2.92%) 1.40% 1.40% (g) 2.32% 74% $188,171
Advisor Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $8.81 (4.29%) 1.00% (d),(e) 0.97% (d),(e) 3.95% (d) 19% $182,673
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $9.21 (7.80%) 1.04% (e),(f) 0.99% (e),(f),(g) 2.10% 58% $161,150
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $10.35 26.18% 1.11% (h) 1.10% (g),(h) 1.47% 47% $78,634
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $8.49 16.55% 1.20% (i) 1.20% (i) 1.48% 89% $23,666
Year Ended 2/29/2016(j) $7.43 (13.43%) 1.23% (d) 1.21% (d),(g) 0.22% (d) 68% $1,425
Class C
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $8.76 (4.78%) 2.00% (d),(e) 1.97% (d),(e) 3.03% (d) 19% $32,173
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $9.20 (8.60%) 2.04% (e),(f) 2.00% (e),(f),(g) 1.41% 58% $42,165
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $10.31 24.87% 2.11% (h) 2.10% (g),(h) 0.61% 47% $44,594
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $8.48 15.32% 2.20% (i) 2.20% (i) 0.80% 89% $20,829
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $7.44 (12.66%) 2.19% 2.19% (g) 1.08% 68% $5,345
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $8.64 (3.60%) 2.16% 2.16% (g) 1.54% 74% $4,597
Institutional Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $8.85 (4.27%) 1.00% (d),(e) 0.97% (d),(e) 3.98% (d) 19% $440,432
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $9.25 (7.69%) 1.04% (e),(f) 1.00% (e),(f),(g) 2.23% 58% $432,061
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $10.38 25.94% 1.11% (h) 1.10% (g),(h) 1.46% 47% $309,845
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $8.53 16.63% 1.20% (i) 1.20% (i) 1.52% 89% $57,964
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $7.46 (11.87%) 1.22% 1.20% (g) 1.25% 68% $3,660
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $8.66 (2.56%) 1.16% 1.16% (g) 2.64% 74% $340
Institutional 2 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $8.80 (4.27%) 0.91% (d),(e) 0.86% (d),(e) 4.09% (d) 19% $505,890
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $9.20 (7.61%) 0.96% (e),(f) 0.88% (e),(f) 1.58% 58% $533,584
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $10.33 26.23% 0.99% (h) 0.98% (h) 1.82% 47% $68,822
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $8.48 16.79% 0.98% (i) 0.98% (i) 1.82% 89% $29,936
Year Ended 2/29/2016(k) $7.42 (13.41%) 1.04% (d) 1.04% (d) 0.45% (d) 68% $768
Institutional 3 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $8.81 (4.26%) 0.86% (d),(e) 0.83% (d),(e) 4.11% (d) 19% $252,911
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $9.21 (7.64%) 0.89% (e),(f) 0.85% (e),(f) 2.36% 58% $248,248
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $10.35 26.37% 0.94% (h) 0.93% (h) 2.08% 47% $340,651
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $8.49 16.95% 0.95% (i) 0.95% (i) 0.85% 89% $13,916
Year Ended 2/29/2016(l) $7.42 (13.34%) 0.92% (d) 0.92% (d) 1.26% (d) 68% $2
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights  (continued)
  Net asset value,
beginning of
period
Net
investment
income
Net
realized
and
unrealized
gain (loss)
Total from
investment
operations
Distributions
from net
investment
income
Distributions
from net
realized
gains
Tax
return of
capital
Total
distributions to
shareholders
Class R
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $9.02 0.16 (0.57) (0.41)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $10.13 0.15 (0.99) (0.84) (0.10) (0.17) (0.27)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $8.33 0.08 2.03 2.11 (0.13) (0.18) (0.31)
Year Ended 2/28/2017(m) $7.46 0.06 0.94 1.00 (0.13) (0.13)
    
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund’s reported expense ratios.
(b) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(c) Rounds to zero.
(d) Annualized.
(e) Ratios include interest on collateral expense which is less than 0.01%.
(f) Ratios include interfund lending expense which is less than 0.01%.
(g) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(h) Ratios include line of credit interest expense which is less than 0.01%.
(i) Expenses have been reduced due to a reimbursement of expenses overbilled by a third party. If the reimbursement had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been higher by the percentages shown for each class in the table below. All fee waivers and expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and its affiliates were applied before giving effect to this third party reimbursement.
    
Year Ended Class A Advisor
Class
Class C Institutional
Class
Institutional 2
Class
Institutional 3
Class
Class R
02/28/2017 0.01% 0.02% 0.02% 0.02% 0.02% 0.03% 0.02%
    
(j) Advisor Class shares commenced operations on July 1, 2015. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.
(k) Institutional 2 Class shares commenced operations on July 1, 2015. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.
(l) Institutional 3 Class shares commenced operations on July 1, 2015. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.
(m) Class R shares commenced operations on March 1, 2016. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights  (continued)
  Net
asset
value,
end of
period
Total
return
Total gross
expense
ratio to
average
net assets(a)
Total net
expense
ratio to
average
net assets(a),(b)
Net investment
income
ratio to
average
net assets
Portfolio
turnover
Net
assets,
end of
period
(000’s)
Class R
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $8.61 (4.55%) 1.50% (d),(e) 1.47% (d),(e) 3.48% (d) 19% $6,573
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $9.02 (8.20%) 1.55% (e),(f) 1.49% (e),(f),(g) 1.57% 58% $5,864
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $10.13 25.46% 1.61% (h) 1.59% (g),(h) 0.80% 47% $3,099
Year Ended 2/28/2017(m) $8.33 13.47% 1.70% (d),(i) 1.70% (d),(i) 0.72% (d) 89% $972
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Notes to Financial Statements
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Note 1. Organization
Columbia Overseas Value Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust.
Fund shares
The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers each of the share classes listed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by the Trust’s organizational documents or by law. Each share class has its own expense and sales charge structure. Different share classes may have different minimum initial investment amounts and pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of distributing such share classes vary. Distributions to shareholders in a liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class.
As described in the Fund’s prospectus, Class A and Class C shares are offered to the general public for investment. Advisor Class, Institutional Class, Institutional 2 Class, Institutional 3 Class and Class R shares are available for purchase through authorized investment professionals to omnibus retirement plans or to institutional and to certain other investors as also described in the Fund’s prospectus. Class C shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 10 years.
Note 2. Summary of significant accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies (ASC 946). The financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security valuation
All equity securities and exchange-traded funds are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange. Equity securities and exchange-traded funds are valued at the official closing price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets.
Foreign equity securities are valued based on the closing price on the foreign exchange in which such securities are primarily traded. If any foreign equity security closing prices are not readily available, the securities are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are determined at the scheduled closing time of the New York Stock Exchange. Many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange; therefore, the closing prices for securities in such markets or on such exchanges may not fully reflect events that occur after such close but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange. In those situations, foreign securities will be fair valued pursuant to a policy adopted by the Board of Trustees. Under the policy, the Fund may utilize a third party pricing service to determine these fair values. The third-party pricing service takes into account multiple factors, including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange or market, to determine a good faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.
Investments in open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at their latest net asset value.
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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are marked-to-market based upon foreign currency exchange rates provided by a pricing service.
Option contracts are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on their primary exchanges. Option contracts, including over-the-counter option contracts, with no readily available market quotations are valued using mid-market evaluations from independent third-party vendors.
Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reflective of market value or reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the quoted or published price for the security.
The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.
GAAP requires disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category. This information is disclosed following the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.
Foreign currency transactions and translations
The values of all assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are generally translated into U.S. dollars at exchange rates determined at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions and translations include gains (losses) arising from the fluctuation in exchange rates between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, gains (losses) arising from the disposition of foreign currency and currency gains (losses) between the accrual and payment dates on dividends, interest income and foreign withholding taxes.
For financial statement purposes, the Fund does not distinguish that portion of gains (losses) on investments which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is due to changes in market prices of the investments. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments in the Statement of Operations.
Derivative instruments
The Fund invests in certain derivative instruments, as detailed below, to meet its investment objectives. Derivatives are instruments whose values depend on, or are derived from, in whole or in part, the value of one or more securities, currencies, commodities, indices, or other assets or instruments. Derivatives may be used to increase investment flexibility (including to maintain cash reserves while maintaining desired exposure to certain assets), for risk management (hedging) purposes, to facilitate trading, to reduce transaction costs and to pursue higher investment returns. The Fund may also use derivative instruments to mitigate certain investment risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. Derivatives may involve various risks, including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligations under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market (making it difficult for the Fund to sell or terminate, including at favorable prices) and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amount shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The notional amounts of derivative instruments, if applicable, are not recorded in the financial statements.
A derivative instrument may suffer a marked-to-market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform its obligations under the contract. The Fund’s risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on over-the-counter derivatives is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized gain netted against any collateral held by the Fund and the amount of any variation margin held by the counterparty, plus any replacement costs or related amounts. With exchange-traded or centrally cleared derivatives, there is reduced counterparty credit risk to the Fund since the clearinghouse or central counterparty (CCP) provides some protection in the case of clearing member default. The clearinghouse or CCP stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, additional counterparty credit risk is failure of the clearinghouse or CCP. However, credit risk still exists in exchange-traded or centrally cleared derivatives with respect to initial and variation margin that is held
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in a broker’s customer account. While brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the broker for all its clients, U.S. bankruptcy laws will typically allocate that shortfall on a pro-rata basis across all the broker’s customers (including the Fund), potentially resulting in losses to the Fund.
In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (ISDA Master Agreement) or similar agreement with its derivatives contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is an agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs over-the-counter derivatives and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Fund may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative instrument’s payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of default (close-out netting), including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. Note, however, that bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset or netting in bankruptcy, insolvency or other events.
Collateral (margin) requirements differ by type of derivative. Margin requirements are established by the clearinghouse or CCP for exchange-traded and centrally cleared derivatives. Brokers can ask for margin in excess of the minimum in certain circumstances. Collateral terms are contract specific for over-the-counter derivatives. For over-the-counter derivatives traded under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the marked-to-market amount for each transaction under such agreement and comparing that amount to the value of any variation margin currently pledged by the Fund and/or the counterparty. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a party has to exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold (e.g., $250,000) before a transfer has to be made. To the extent amounts due to the Fund from its counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty nonperformance. The Fund may also pay interest expense on cash collateral received from the broker. Any interest expense paid by the Fund is shown on the Statement of Operations. The Fund attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by only entering into agreements with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties.
Certain ISDA Master Agreements allow counterparties of over-the-counter derivatives transactions to terminate derivatives contracts prior to maturity in the event the Fund’s net asset value declines by a stated percentage over a specified time period or if the Fund fails to meet certain terms of the ISDA Master Agreement, which would cause the Fund to accelerate payment of any net liability owed to the counterparty. The Fund also has termination rights if the counterparty fails to meet certain terms of the ISDA Master Agreement. In determining whether to exercise such termination rights, the Fund would consider, in addition to counterparty credit risk, whether termination would result in a net liability owed from the counterparty.
For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are over-the-counter agreements between two parties to buy and sell a currency at a set price on a future date. The Fund utilized forward foreign currency exchange contracts to hedge the currency exposure associated with some or all of the Fund’s securities, to shift investment exposure from one currency to another, to shift U.S. dollar exposure to achieve a representative weighted mix of major currencies in its benchmark and/or to recover an underweight country exposure in its portfolio. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods.
The values of forward foreign currency exchange contracts fluctuate daily with changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Changes in the value of these contracts are recorded as unrealized appreciation or depreciation until the contract is exercised or has expired. The Fund will realize a gain or loss when the forward foreign currency exchange contract is closed or expires. Non-deliverable forward foreign currency exchange contracts are settled with the counterparty in U.S. dollars without delivery of foreign currency.
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The use of forward foreign currency exchange contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the prices of the Fund’s portfolio securities. The risks of forward foreign currency exchange contracts include movement in the values of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar (or other foreign currencies) and the possibility that counterparties will not complete their contractual obligations, which may be in excess of the amount reflected, if any, in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Options contracts
Options are contracts which entitle the holder to purchase or sell securities or other identified assets at a specified price, or in the case of index option contracts, to receive or pay the difference between the index value and the strike price of the index option contract. Option contracts can be either exchange-traded or over-the-counter. The Fund purchased and wrote option contracts to decrease the Fund’s exposure to equity market risk and to increase return on investments and to facilitate buying and selling of securities for investments. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Completion of transactions for option contracts traded in the over-the-counter market depends upon the performance of the other party. Cash collateral may be collected or posted by the Fund to secure certain over-the-counter option contract trades. Cash collateral held or posted by the Fund for such option contract trades must be returned to the broker or the Fund upon closure, exercise or expiration of the contract.
Options contracts purchased are recorded as investments. When the Fund writes an options contract, the premium received is recorded as an asset and an amount equivalent to the premium is recorded as a liability in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and is subsequently adjusted to reflect the current fair value of the option written. Changes in the fair value of the written option are recorded as unrealized appreciation or depreciation until the contract is exercised or has expired. The Fund will realize a gain or loss when the option contract is closed or expires. When option contracts are exercised, the proceeds on sales for a written call or purchased put option contract, or the purchase cost for a written put or purchased call option contract, is adjusted by the amount of premium received or paid.
For over-the-counter options purchased, the Fund bears the risk of loss of the amount of the premiums paid plus the positive change in market values net of any collateral held by the Fund should the counterparty fail to perform under the contracts. Option contracts written by the Fund do not typically give rise to significant counterparty credit risk, as options written generally obligate the Fund and not the counterparty to perform. The risk in writing a call option contract is that the Fund gives up the opportunity for profit if the market price of the security increases above the strike price and the option contract is exercised. The risk in writing a put option contract is that the Fund may incur a loss if the market price of the security decreases below the strike price and the option contract is exercised. Exercise of a written option could result in the Fund purchasing or selling a security or foreign currency when it otherwise would not, or at a price different from the current market value. In purchasing and writing options, the Fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the value of the underlying instrument or the risk that the Fund may not be able to enter into a closing transaction due to an illiquid market.
Effects of derivative transactions in the financial statements
The following tables are intended to provide additional information about the effect of derivatives on the financial statements of the Fund, including: the fair value of derivatives by risk category and the location of those fair values in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities; and the impact of derivative transactions over the period in the Statement of Operations, including realized and unrealized gains (losses). The derivative instrument schedules following the Portfolio of Investments present additional information regarding derivative instruments outstanding at the end of the period, if any.
The following table is a summary of the fair value of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) at August 31, 2019:
  Asset derivatives  
Risk exposure
category
Statement
of assets and liabilities
location
Fair value ($)
Equity risk Investments, at value — Options Purchased 639,210
Foreign exchange risk Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts 1,353,373
Total   1,992,583
    
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  Liability derivatives  
Risk exposure
category
Statement
of assets and liabilities
location
Fair value ($)
Equity risk Options contracts written, at value 19,523
Foreign exchange risk Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts 4,145,991
Total   4,165,514
The following table indicates the effect of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) in the Statement of Operations for the six months ended August 31, 2019:
Amount of realized gain (loss) on derivatives recognized in income
Risk exposure category Forward
foreign
currency
exchange
contracts
($)
Options
contracts
written
($)
Options
contracts
purchased
($)
Total
($)
Equity risk 267,928 (2,445,323) (2,177,395)
Foreign exchange risk (2,806,067) (2,806,067)
Total (2,806,067) 267,928 (2,445,323) (4,983,462)
 
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives recognized in income
Risk exposure category Forward
foreign
currency
exchange
contracts
($)
Options
contracts
written
($)
Options
contracts
purchased
($)
Total
($)
Equity risk (5,315) 641,088 635,773
Foreign exchange risk (1,062,021) (1,062,021)
Total (1,062,021) (5,315) 641,088 (426,248)
The following table is a summary of the average outstanding volume by derivative instrument for the six months ended August 31, 2019:
Derivative instrument Average
value ($)*
Options contracts — purchased 580,950
Options contracts — written (53,174)
    
Derivative instrument Average unrealized
appreciation ($)*
Average unrealized
depreciation ($)*
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts 1,369,735 (3,070,655)
    
* Based on the ending quarterly outstanding amounts for the six months ended August 31, 2019.
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Offsetting of assets and liabilities
The following table presents the Fund’s gross and net amount of assets and liabilities available for offset under netting arrangements as well as any related collateral received or pledged by the Fund as of August 31, 2019:
  Deutsche
Bank ($)
Goldman
Sachs ($)
Total ($)
Assets      
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts - 1,353,373 1,353,373
Options purchased calls 639,210 - 639,210
Total assets 639,210 1,353,373 1,992,583
Liabilities      
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts - 4,145,991 4,145,991
Options contracts written 19,523 - 19,523
Total liabilities 19,523 4,145,991 4,165,514
Total financial and derivative net assets 619,687 (2,792,618) (2,172,931)
Total collateral received (pledged) (a) - - -
Net amount (b) 619,687 (2,792,618) (2,172,931)
    
(a) In some instances, the actual collateral received and/or pledged may be more than the amount shown due to overcollateralization.
(b) Represents the net amount due from/(to) counterparties in the event of default.
Security transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
Income recognition
Corporate actions and dividend income are generally recorded net of any non-reclaimable tax withholdings, on the ex-dividend date or upon receipt of ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign securities.
The Fund may receive distributions from holdings in equity securities, business development companies (BDCs), exchange-traded funds (ETFs), limited partnerships (LPs), other regulated investment companies (RICs), and real estate investment trusts (REITs), which report information on the tax character of their distributions annually. These distributions are allocated to dividend income, capital gain and return of capital based on actual information reported. Return of capital is recorded as a reduction of the cost basis of securities held. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, return of capital is recorded as a realized gain. With respect to REITs, to the extent actual information has not yet been reported, estimates for return of capital are made by the Fund’s management. Management’s estimates are subsequently adjusted when the actual character of the distributions is disclosed by the REITs, which could result in a proportionate change in return of capital to shareholders.
Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost basis if the Fund still owns the applicable securities on the payment date. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.
Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.
Determination of class net asset value
All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
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Federal income tax status
The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its investment company taxable income and net capital gain, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its ordinary income, capital gain net income and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
Foreign taxes
The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue such taxes and recoveries, as applicable, based upon its current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.
Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level, based on statutory rates. The Fund accrues for such foreign taxes on realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction, as applicable. The amount, if any, is disclosed as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Distributions to shareholders
Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid semi-annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Guarantees and indemnifications
Under the Trust’s organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund’s contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.
Recent accounting pronouncement
Accounting Standards Update 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement
In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019 and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. After evaluation, management determined to adopt the ASU effective for the period ended August 31, 2019 and all subsequent periods. As a result of the amendments, management implemented disclosure changes which include removal of the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, removal of the policy for the timing of transfers between levels, removal of the description of the Level 3 valuation processes, as well as modifications to the measurement uncertainty disclosure.
Note 3. Fees and other transactions with affiliates
Management services fees
The Fund has entered into a Management Agreement with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial). Under the Management Agreement, the Investment Manager provides the Fund with investment research and advice, as well as administrative and accounting services. The management services fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund’s daily net assets that declines from 0.87% to 0.67% as the Fund’s net assets increase. The annualized effective management services fee rate for the six months ended August 31, 2019 was 0.81% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
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Compensation of board members
Members of the Board of Trustees who are not officers or employees of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Deferred Plan), these members of the Board of Trustees may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund’s liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. All amounts payable under the Deferred Plan constitute a general unsecured obligation of the Fund.
Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer
The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. As disclosed in the Statement of Operations, a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s total compensation is allocated to the Fund, along with other allocations to affiliated registered investment companies managed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates, based on relative net assets.
Transfer agency fees
Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc. (DST) to serve as sub-transfer agent. The Transfer Agent pays the fees of DST for services as sub-transfer agent and DST is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).
The Fund pays the Transfer Agent a monthly transfer agency fee based on the number or the average value of accounts, depending on the type of account. In addition, the Fund pays the Transfer Agent a fee for shareholder services based on the number of accounts or on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund’s shares maintained in omnibus accounts up to the lesser of the amount charged by the financial intermediary or a cap established by the Board of Trustees from time to time.
The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from the Fund for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees. Total transfer agency fees for Institutional 2 Class and Institutional 3 Class shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.07% and 0.02%, respectively, of the average daily net assets attributable to each share class. In addition, effective through June 30, 2020, Institutional 2 Class shares are subject to a contractual transfer agency fee annual limitation of not more than 0.04% of the average daily net assets attributable to Institutional 2 Class shares.
For the six months ended August 31, 2019, the Fund’s effective transfer agency fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:
  Effective rate (%)
Class A 0.15
Advisor Class 0.15
Class C 0.15
Institutional Class 0.15
Institutional 2 Class 0.04
Institutional 3 Class 0.01
Class R 0.15
An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class’s initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agency fees. These minimum account balance fees are remitted to the Fund and recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended August 31, 2019, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Fund.
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Distribution and service fees
The Fund has entered into an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. The Board of Trustees has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.
Under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly combined distribution and service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares of the Fund. Also under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares of the Fund and a monthly distribution fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rates of 0.75% and 0.50% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C and Class R shares of the Fund, respectively.
Sales charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC), received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares for the six months ended August 31, 2019, if any, are listed below:
  Front End (%) CDSC (%) Amount ($)
Class A 5.75 0.50 - 1.00 (a) 112,260
Class C 1.00 (b) 3,493
    
(a) This charge is imposed on certain investments of between $1 million and $50 million redeemed within 18 months after purchase, as follows: 1.00% if redeemed within 12 months after purchase, and 0.50% if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase, with certain limited exceptions.
(b) This charge applies to redemptions within 12 months after purchase, with certain limited exceptions.
The Fund’s other share classes are not subject to sales charges.
Expenses waived/reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates
The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the period(s) disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees, so that the Fund’s net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund’s custodian, do not exceed the following annual rate(s) as a percentage of the class’ average daily net assets:
  Fee rate(s) contractual
through
June 30, 2020
Class A 1.22%
Advisor Class 0.97
Class C 1.97
Institutional Class 0.97
Institutional 2 Class 0.86
Institutional 3 Class 0.83
Class R 1.47
Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, infrequent and/or unusual expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board of Trustees. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from the Investment Manager, certain of its affiliates and the Fund. Reflected in the contractual cap commitment, effective through June 30, 2020, is the Transfer Agent’s contractual
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agreement to limit total transfer agency fees to an annual rate of not more than 0.04% for Institutional 2 Class of the average daily net assets attributable to Institutional 2 Class, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees. Any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed under the expense reimbursement arrangements described above are not recoverable by the Investment Manager or its affiliates in future periods.
Note 4. Federal tax information
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.
At August 31, 2019, the approximate cost of all investments for federal income tax purposes and the aggregate gross approximate unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:
Federal
tax cost ($)
Gross unrealized
appreciation ($)
Gross unrealized
(depreciation) ($)
Net unrealized
(depreciation) ($)
1,899,800,000 84,780,000 (262,002,000) (177,222,000)
Tax cost of investments and unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) may also include timing differences that do not constitute adjustments to tax basis.
The following capital loss carryforwards, determined at February 28, 2019, may be available to reduce taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code. Capital loss carryforwards with no expiration are required to be utilized prior to any capital losses which carry an expiration date. As a result of this ordering rule, capital loss carryforwards which carry an expiration date may be more likely to expire unused.
2019 ($) No expiration
short-term ($)
No expiration
long-term ($)
Total ($)
280,431,437 280,431,437
Under current tax rules, regulated investment companies can elect to treat certain late-year ordinary losses incurred and post-October capital losses (capital losses realized after October 31) as arising on the first day of the following taxable year. The Fund will elect to treat the following late-year ordinary losses and post-October capital losses at February 28, 2019 as arising on March 1, 2019.
Late year
ordinary losses ($)
Post-October
capital losses ($)
5,982,630
Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions in the Fund that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management’s conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Note 5. Portfolio information
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term investments and derivatives, if any, aggregated to $400,842,388 and $327,439,344, respectively, for the six months ended August 31, 2019. The amount of purchase and sale activity impacts the portfolio turnover rate reported in the Financial Highlights.
Note 6. Affiliated money market fund
The Fund invests in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds (the Affiliated MMF). The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as Dividends - affiliated issuers in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the Affiliated MMF. The Affiliated MMF prices its shares with a floating net asset value. In addition,
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the Board of Trustees of the Affiliated MMF may impose a fee on redemptions (sometimes referred to as a liquidity fee) or temporarily suspend redemptions (sometimes referred to as imposing a redemption gate) in the event its liquidity falls below regulatory limits.
Note 7. Interfund lending
Pursuant to an exemptive order granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund participates in a program (the Interfund Program) allowing each participating Columbia Fund (each, a Participating Fund) to lend money directly to and, except for closed-end funds and money market funds, borrow money directly from other Participating Funds for temporary purposes. The amounts eligible for borrowing and lending under the Interfund Program are subject to certain restrictions.
Interfund loans are subject to the risk that the borrowing fund could be unable to repay the loan when due, and a delay in repayment to the lending fund could result in lost opportunities and/or additional lending costs. The exemptive order is subject to conditions intended to mitigate conflicts of interest arising from the Investment Manager’s relationship with each Participating Fund.
The Fund did not borrow or lend money under the Interfund Program during the six months ended August 31, 2019.
Note 8. Line of credit
The Fund has access to a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by Citibank, N.A., HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager or an affiliated investment manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $1 billion. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the federal funds effective rate, (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate and (iii) the overnight bank funding rate, plus in each case, 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the unused amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.15% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations. This agreement expires annually in December unless extended or renewed.
The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended August 31, 2019.
Note 9. Significant risks
Financial sector risk
The Fund may be more susceptible to the particular risks that may affect companies in the financial services sector than if it were invested in a wider variety of companies in unrelated sectors. Companies in the financial services sector are subject to certain risks, including the risk of regulatory change, decreased liquidity in credit markets and unstable interest rates. Such companies may have concentrated portfolios, such as a high level of loans to real estate developers, which makes them vulnerable to economic conditions that affect that industry. Performance of such companies may be affected by competitive pressures and exposure to investments or agreements that, under certain circumstances, may lead to losses (e.g., subprime loans). Companies in the financial services sector are subject to extensive governmental regulation that may limit the amount and types of loans and other financial commitments they can make, and interest rates and fees that they may charge. In addition, profitability of such companies is largely dependent upon the availability and the cost of capital.
Foreign securities and emerging market countries risk
Investing in foreign securities may involve certain risks not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities, such as increased currency volatility and risks associated with political, regulatory, economic, social, diplomatic and other conditions or events occurring in the country or region, which may result in significant market volatility. In addition, certain foreign securities may not be as liquid as U.S. securities. Investing in emerging markets may increase these risks and expose the Fund to elevated risks associated with increased inflation, deflation or currency devaluation. To the extent that the Fund
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concentrates its investment exposure to any one or a few specific countries, the Fund will be particularly susceptible to the risks associated with the conditions, events or other factors impacting those countries or regions and may, therefore, have a greater risk than that of a fund that is more geographically diversified.
Shareholder concentration risk
At August 31, 2019, two unaffiliated shareholders of record owned 33.4% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially. Affiliated shareholders of record owned 26.0% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund. In the case of a large redemption, the Fund may be forced to sell investments at inopportune times, including its liquid positions, which may result in Fund losses and the Fund holding a higher percentage of less liquid positions. Large redemptions could result in decreased economies of scale and increased operating expenses for non-redeeming Fund shareholders.
Note 10. Subsequent events
Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
Note 11. Information regarding pending and settled legal proceedings
Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Fund is not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund. Ameriprise Financial is required to make quarterly (10-Q), annual (10-K) and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased Fund redemptions, reduced sale of Fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Fund. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.
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 Approval of Management Agreement
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (Columbia Threadneedle or the Investment Manager, and together with its domestic and global affiliates, Columbia Threadneedle Investments), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), serves as the investment manager to Columbia Overseas Value Fund (the Fund). Under a management agreement (the Management Agreement), Columbia Threadneedle provides investment advice and other services to the Fund and other funds distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (collectively, the Funds).
On an annual basis, the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the Board), including the independent Board members (the Independent Trustees), considers renewal of the Management Agreement. Columbia Threadneedle prepared detailed reports for the Board and its Contracts Committee in November 2018 and January, March, April and June 2019, including reports providing the results of analyses performed by an independent organization, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (Broadridge), and a comprehensive response to items of information requested by independent legal counsel to the Independent Trustees (Independent Legal Counsel) in a letter to the Investment Manager, to assist the Board in making this determination. Many of the materials presented at these meetings were first supplied in draft form to designated independent Board representatives, i.e., Independent Legal Counsel, Fund Counsel, the Chair of the Board (who is an Independent Trustee) and the Chair of the Contracts Committee (who is an Independent Trustee), and the final materials were revised to include information reflective of discussion and subsequent requests made by the Contracts Committee. In addition, throughout the year, the Board (or its committees) regularly meets with portfolio management teams and senior management personnel and reviews information prepared by Columbia Threadneedle addressing the services Columbia Threadneedle provides and Fund performance. The Board also accords appropriate weight to the work, deliberations and conclusions of the various committees, such as the Contracts Committee, the Investment Review Committee, the Audit Committee and the Compliance Committee in determining whether to continue the Management Agreement.
The Board, at its June 17-19, 2019 in-person Board meeting (the June Meeting), considered the renewal of the Management Agreement for an additional one-year term. At the June Meeting, Independent Legal Counsel reviewed with the Independent Trustees various factors relevant to the Board’s consideration of management agreements and the Board’s legal responsibilities related to such consideration. Following an analysis and discussion of the factors identified below, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, approved the renewal of the Management Agreement.
Nature, extent and quality of services provided by Columbia Threadneedle
The Board analyzed various reports and presentations it had received detailing the services performed by Columbia Threadneedle, as well as its history, reputation, expertise, resources and capabilities, and the qualifications of its personnel.
The Board specifically considered the many developments during recent years concerning the services provided by Columbia Threadneedle, including, in particular, the organization and depth of the equity and credit research departments. The Board further observed the enhancements to the investment risk management department’s processes, systems and oversight, over the past several years, as well as planned 2019 initiatives. The Board also took into account the broad scope of services provided by Columbia Threadneedle to each Fund, including, among other services, investment, risk and compliance oversight. The Board also took into account the information it received concerning Columbia Threadneedle’s ability to attract and retain key portfolio management personnel and that it has sufficient resources to provide competitive and adequate compensation to investment personnel.
In connection with the Board’s evaluation of the overall package of services provided by Columbia Threadneedle, the Board also considered the nature, quality and range of administrative services provided to the Fund by Columbia Threadneedle, as well as the achievements in 2018 in the performance of administrative services, and noted the various enhancements anticipated for 2019. In evaluating the quality of services provided under the Management Agreement, the Board also took into account the organization and strength of the Fund’s and its service providers’ compliance programs. In addition, the Board reviewed the financial condition of Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates and each entity’s ability to carry out its responsibilities under the Management Agreement and the Fund’s other service agreements with affiliates of Ameriprise Financial, observing the financial strength of Ameriprise Financial, with its relatively strong cash position and solid balance sheet.
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The Board also discussed the acceptability of the terms of the Management Agreement (including the relatively broad scope of services required to be performed by Columbia Threadneedle), noting that no material changes are proposed from the form of agreement previously approved. They also noted the wide array of legal and compliance services provided to the Funds under the Management Agreement. It was also observed that the services being performed under the Management Agreement were of a reasonably high quality.
Based on the foregoing, and based on other information received (both oral and written, including the information on investment performance referenced below) and other considerations, the Board concluded that Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates are in a position to continue to provide a high quality and level of services to the Fund.
Investment performance
For purposes of evaluating the nature, extent and quality of services provided under the Management Agreement, the Board carefully reviewed the investment performance of the Fund. In this regard, the Board considered detailed reports providing the results of analyses performed by an independent organization showing, for various periods (including since manager inception): the performance of the Fund, the performance of a benchmark index, the percentage ranking of the Fund among its comparison group, the product score of the Fund (taking into account performance relative to peers and benchmarks) and the net assets of the Fund. The Board observed that the Fund’s investment performance was understandable in light of the particular management style involved and the particular market environment.
Comparative fees, costs of services provided and the profits realized by Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund
The Board reviewed comparative fees and the costs of services provided under the Management Agreement. The Board members considered detailed comparative information set forth in an annual report on fees and expenses, including, among other things, data (based on analyses conducted by an independent organization) showing a comparison of the Fund’s expenses with median expenses paid by funds in its comparative peer universe, as well as data showing the Fund’s contribution to Columbia Threadneedle’s profitability.
The Board considered the reports of its independent fee consultant, JDL Consultants, LLC (JDL), which assisted in the Board’s analysis of the Funds’ performance and expenses, the reasonableness of Columbia Threadneedle’s profitability, particularly in comparison to industry competitors, the reasonableness of the Funds’ fee rates, and JDL’s conclusion that the management fees being charged to the Fund are reasonable. The Board accorded particular weight to the notion that the primary objective of the level of fees is to achieve a rational pricing model applied consistently across the various product lines in the Fund family, while assuring that the overall fees for each Fund (with certain defined exceptions) are generally in line with the "pricing philosophy" currently in effect (i.e., that Fund total expense ratios, in general, approximate or are lower than the median expense ratios of funds in the same Lipper comparison universe). The Board took into account that the Fund’s total expense ratio (after considering proposed expense caps/waivers) was below the peer universe’s median expense ratio shown in the reports. Based on its review, the Board concluded that the Fund’s management fee was fair and reasonable in light of the extent and quality of services that the Fund receives.
The Board also considered the profitability of Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates in connection with Columbia Threadneedle providing management services to the Fund. In this regard, the Independent Trustees referred to their detailed analysis of the Profitability Report, discussing the profitability to Columbia Threadneedle and Ameriprise Financial from managing, operating and distributing the Funds. The Board considered that in 2018 the Board had concluded that 2017 profitability was reasonable and that the 2019 information shows that the profitability generated by Columbia Threadneedle in 2018 only slightly increased from 2017 levels. The Board also noted JDL’s report and its conclusion that 2018 Columbia Threadneedle profitability relative to industry competitors was reasonable. It also took into account the indirect economic benefits flowing to Columbia Threadneedle or its affiliates in connection with managing or distributing the Funds, such as the enhanced ability to offer various other financial products to Ameriprise Financial customers, soft dollar benefits and overall reputational advantages. The Board noted that the fees paid by the Fund should permit the Investment Manager to offer competitive compensation to its personnel, make necessary investments in its business and earn an appropriate profit. The Board concluded that profitability levels were reasonable.
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Economies of scale to be realized
The Board also considered the economies of scale that might be realized by the Fund as its net asset level grows and took note of the extent to which Fund shareholders might also benefit from such growth. In this regard, the Board took into account that management fees decline as Fund assets exceed various breakpoints, all of which have not been surpassed. The Board concluded that the breakpoints in the management fee rate schedule satisfactorily provides for the sharing of economies of scale, as they allow for adequate opportunity for shareholders to realize benefits (fee breaks) as Fund assets grow.
Based on the foregoing, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, concluded that the management fees were fair and reasonable in light of the extent and quality of services provided. In reaching this conclusion, no single factor was determinative. On June 19, 2019, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, approved the renewal of the Management Agreement.
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Columbia Overseas Value Fund
P.O. Box 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
  
Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the Fund, go to
columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments (Columbia Threadneedle) is the global brand name of the Columbia and Threadneedle group of companies. All rights reserved.
© 2019 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
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SemiAnnual Report
August 31, 2019
Columbia Select International Equity Fund
Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s annual and semiannual shareholder reports like this one will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Fund’s website (columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/), and each time a report is posted you will be notified by mail and provided with a website address to access the report.
If you have already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Fund electronically at any time by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank) or, for Fund shares held directly with the Fund, by calling 800.345.6611 or by enrolling in “eDelivery” by logging into your account at columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/.
You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you invest through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you invest directly with the Fund, you can call 800.345.6611 to let the Fund know you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive paper reports will apply to all Columbia Funds held in your account if you invest through a financial intermediary or all Columbia Funds held with the fund complex if you invest directly with the Fund.
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Columbia Select International Equity Fund (the Fund) mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address, unless such shareholder elected to receive shareholder reports from the Fund electronically. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.
Proxy voting policies and procedures
The policy of the Board of Trustees is to vote the proxies of the companies in which the Fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31st for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30th of that year, and is available without charge by visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/, or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.
Quarterly schedule of investments
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT, and for reporting periods ended prior to March 31, 2019, on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q and Form N-PORT filings are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. The Fund’s complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q or Form N-PORT, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
Additional Fund information
For more information about the Fund, please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.
Fund investment manager
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager)
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund distributor
Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund transfer agent
Columbia Management Investment Services Corp.
P.O. Box 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
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Fund at a Glance
(Unaudited)
Investment objective
The Fund seeks long-term capital growth.
Portfolio management
Threadneedle International Limited
Simon Haines, CFA
William Davies
David Dudding, CFA
Morningstar style boxTM
The Morningstar Style Box is based on a fund’s portfolio holdings. For equity funds, the vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the stocks owned, and the horizontal axis shows investment style (value, blend, or growth). Information shown is based on the most recent data provided by Morningstar.
© 2019 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.
Average annual total returns (%) (for the period ended August 31, 2019)
    Inception 6 Months
cumulative
1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
Class A Excluding sales charges 06/03/92 3.39 -0.73 1.96 3.89
  Including sales charges   -2.57 -6.41 0.76 3.27
Advisor Class* 11/08/12 3.53 -0.48 2.21 4.14
Class C Excluding sales charges 06/17/92 3.00 -1.44 1.20 3.11
  Including sales charges   2.00 -2.42 1.20 3.11
Institutional Class 12/02/91 3.55 -0.41 2.22 4.15
Institutional 2 Class* 11/08/12 3.57 -0.36 2.38 4.26
Institutional 3 Class* 03/07/11 3.65 -0.29 2.43 4.34
Class R 01/23/06 3.30 -0.99 1.71 3.64
MSCI EAFE Index (Net)   0.34 -3.26 1.89 5.00
Returns for Class A shares are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. Returns for Class C shares are shown with and without the 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge for the first year only. The Fund’s other share classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each share class. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ or calling 800.345.6611.
The Fund’s performance prior to May 2015 reflects returns achieved pursuant to different principal investment strategies. If the Fund’s current strategies had been in place for the prior periods, results shown may have been different.
* The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund’s oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/investment-products/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.
The MSCI EAFE Index (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the U.S. and Canada. The index is compiled from a composite of securities markets of Europe, Australasia and the Far East and is widely recognized by investors in foreign markets as the measurement index for portfolios of non-North American securities.
Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes (except the MSCI EAFE Index (Net), which reflects reinvested dividends net of withholding taxes) or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.
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Fund at a Glance   (continued)
(Unaudited)
Top 10 holdings (%) (at August 31, 2019)
Roche Holding AG, Genusschein Shares (Switzerland) 4.2
CRH PLC (Ireland) 3.4
RELX PLC (United Kingdom) 3.4
CSL Ltd. (Australia) 3.0
Suncor Energy, Inc. (Canada) 2.8
TechnipFMC PLC (United Kingdom) 2.7
Nestlé SA, Registered Shares (Switzerland) 2.6
Unilever PLC (United Kingdom) 2.6
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (Japan) 2.6
Deutsche Telekom AG, Registered Shares (Germany) 2.5
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments excluding Money Market Funds and investments in derivatives, if any.
For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled “Portfolio of Investments.”
Fund holdings are as of the date given, are subject to change at any time, and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.
Equity sector breakdown (%) (at August 31, 2019)
Communication Services 7.3
Consumer Discretionary 11.6
Consumer Staples 11.2
Energy 7.8
Financials 17.2
Health Care 12.4
Industrials 16.6
Information Technology 7.8
Materials 6.8
Utilities 1.3
Total 100.0
Percentages indicated are based upon total equity investments. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
Country breakdown (%) (at August 31, 2019)
Australia 2.9
Canada 2.7
China 1.3
Denmark 2.3
France 10.8
Germany 4.7
Hong Kong 1.7
India 1.0
Indonesia 1.6
Ireland 4.0
Japan 27.7
Malta 0.0 (a)
Netherlands 3.8
Singapore 1.3
Spain 2.2
Sweden 0.9
Switzerland 9.5
United Kingdom 18.0
United States(b) 3.6
Total 100.0
    
(a) Rounds to zero.
(b) Includes investments in Money Market Funds.
Country breakdown is based primarily on issuer’s place of organization/incorporation. Percentages indicated are based upon total investments excluding investments in derivatives, if any. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
 
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Understanding Your Fund’s Expenses
(Unaudited)
As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are shareholder transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing fund costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing your Fund’s expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the “Actual” column is calculated using the Fund’s actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the “Actual” column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare with other funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
March 1, 2019 — August 31, 2019
  Account value at the
beginning of the
period ($)
Account value at the
end of the
period ($)
Expenses paid during
the period ($)
Fund’s annualized
expense ratio (%)
  Actual Hypothetical Actual Hypothetical Actual Hypothetical Actual
Class A 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,033.90 1,018.30 6.81 6.76 1.34
Advisor Class 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,035.30 1,019.55 5.55 5.50 1.09
Class C 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,030.00 1,014.55 10.61 10.53 2.09
Institutional Class 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,035.50 1,019.55 5.55 5.50 1.09
Institutional 2 Class 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,035.70 1,020.25 4.83 4.80 0.95
Institutional 3 Class 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,036.50 1,020.55 4.53 4.50 0.89
Class R 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,033.00 1,017.05 8.08 8.02 1.59
Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund’s most recent fiscal half year and divided by 366.
Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from its investment in underlying funds, including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.
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Portfolio of Investments
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Investments in securities
Common Stocks 97.5%
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Australia 3.0%
CSL Ltd. 46,091 7,466,003
Canada 2.7%
Suncor Energy, Inc. 233,497 6,829,182
China 1.3%
China Milk Products Group Ltd.(a),(b),(c) 7,426,000 5
Tencent Holdings Ltd. 78,200 3,228,529
Total 3,228,534
Denmark 2.4%
Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B 54,334 2,830,931
Ørsted A/S 33,201 3,168,577
Total 5,999,508
France 11.0%
Airbus Group SE 39,683 5,468,055
EssilorLuxottica SA 37,185 5,490,318
L’Oreal SA 22,180 6,056,387
Pernod Ricard SA 25,444 4,857,514
Total SA 116,909 5,838,281
Total 27,710,555
Germany 4.7%
Adidas AG 13,930 4,129,043
Deutsche Telekom AG, Registered Shares 365,030 6,094,044
Knorr-Bremse AG 17,983 1,679,760
Total 11,902,847
Hong Kong 1.7%
AIA Group Ltd. 453,400 4,387,442
India 1.0%
HDFC Bank Ltd. 78,000 2,438,477
Indonesia 1.6%
PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk 13,851,700 4,157,495
Ireland 4.0%
CRH PLC 250,410 8,380,659
Ryanair Holdings PLC, ADR(b) 30,778 1,763,580
Total 10,144,239
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Japan 28.0%
Bridgestone Corp. 60,000 2,272,290
Capcom Co., Ltd. 145,700 3,785,651
Daikin Industries Ltd. 34,200 4,228,681
Hoya Corp. 47,300 3,845,664
Keyence Corp. 4,300 2,540,869
Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd. 69,700 3,267,170
Kubota Corp. 292,800 4,195,088
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. 1,323,200 6,368,895
Nidec Corp. 25,900 3,370,232
Nihon M&A Center, Inc. 182,400 5,310,952
Nintendo Co., Ltd. 13,100 4,957,049
Pigeon Corp. 106,800 3,871,843
Rohm Co., Ltd. 49,800 3,544,215
SCSK Corp. 82,000 4,039,199
Shimano, Inc. 25,400 3,648,227
Terumo Corp. 206,700 5,997,876
Toyota Motor Corp. 64,400 4,217,297
Yaskawa Electric Corp. 44,600 1,494,114
Total 70,955,312
Malta 0.0%
BGP Holdings PLC(a),(b),(c) 2,232,232 2
Netherlands 3.8%
ASML Holding NV 24,571 5,464,755
ING Groep NV 447,659 4,276,789
Total 9,741,544
Singapore 1.4%
DBS Group Holdings Ltd. 194,100 3,422,584
Spain 2.2%
Industria de Diseno Textil SA 182,122 5,635,555
Sweden 0.9%
Hexagon AB, Class B 49,917 2,223,139
Switzerland 9.6%
Nestlé SA, Registered Shares 57,820 6,497,490
Roche Holding AG, Genusschein Shares 38,209 10,441,001
Sika AG 37,421 5,385,933
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
UBS AG(b) 192,997 2,049,181
Total 24,373,605
United Kingdom 18.2%
3i Group PLC 247,747 3,312,009
DCC PLC 31,689 2,700,619
Ferguson PLC 53,217 3,924,842
HSBC Holdings PLC 804,701 5,793,581
Legal & General Group PLC 1,705,927 4,570,520
Prudential PLC 93,231 1,553,982
RELX PLC 347,408 8,306,873
Rio Tinto PLC 56,613 2,869,475
TechnipFMC PLC 266,182 6,615,939
Unilever PLC 101,193 6,393,191
Total 46,041,031
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $216,534,257)
246,657,054
Money Market Funds 3.7%
  Shares Value ($)
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 2.208%(d),(e) 9,322,138 9,321,206
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $9,321,206)
9,321,206
Total Investments in Securities
(Cost $225,855,463)
255,978,260
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net   (3,015,174)
Net Assets $252,963,086
 
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) Represents fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. At August 31, 2019, the total value of these securities amounted to $7, which represents less than 0.01% of total net assets.
(b) Non-income producing investment.
(c) Valuation based on significant unobservable inputs.
(d) The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at August 31, 2019.
(e) As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the company’s outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the period ended August 31, 2019 are as follows:
    
Issuer Beginning
shares
Shares
purchased
Shares
sold
Ending
shares
Realized gain
(loss) —
affiliated
issuers ($)
Net change in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation) —
affiliated
issuers ($)
Dividends —
affiliated
issuers ($)
Value —
affiliated
issuers
at end of
period ($)
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 2.208%
  1,697,978 44,153,167 (36,529,007) 9,322,138 316 84,971 9,321,206
Abbreviation Legend
ADR American Depositary Receipt
Fair value measurements
The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund’s assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.
Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Fair value measurements  (continued)
Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date. Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.
Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).
Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).
Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment’s fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.
Foreign equity securities actively traded in markets where there is a significant delay in the local close relative to the New York Stock Exchange are classified as Level 2. The values of these securities may include an adjustment to reflect the impact of significant market movements following the close of local trading, as described in Note 2 to the financial statements – Security valuation.
Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.
Under the direction of the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager’s Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager’s organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.
The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments at August 31, 2019:
  Level 1 ($) Level 2 ($) Level 3 ($) Total ($)
Investments in Securities        
Common Stocks        
Australia 7,466,003 7,466,003
Canada 6,829,182 6,829,182
China 3,228,529 5 3,228,534
Denmark 5,999,508 5,999,508
France 27,710,555 27,710,555
Germany 11,902,847 11,902,847
Hong Kong 4,387,442 4,387,442
India 2,438,477 2,438,477
Indonesia 4,157,495 4,157,495
Ireland 1,763,580 8,380,659 10,144,239
Japan 70,955,312 70,955,312
Malta 2 2
Netherlands 9,741,544 9,741,544
Singapore 3,422,584 3,422,584
Spain 5,635,555 5,635,555
Sweden 2,223,139 2,223,139
Switzerland 24,373,605 24,373,605
United Kingdom 46,041,031 46,041,031
Total Common Stocks 8,592,762 238,064,285 7 246,657,054
Money Market Funds 9,321,206 9,321,206
Total Investments in Securities 17,913,968 238,064,285 7 255,978,260
See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Fair value measurements  (continued)
The Fund’s assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security’s value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets. These assets include certain foreign securities for which a third party statistical pricing service may be employed for purposes of fair market valuation. The model utilized by such third party statistical pricing service takes into account a security’s correlation to available market data including, but not limited to, intraday index, ADR, and exchange-traded fund movements.
The Fund does not hold any significant investments (greater than one percent of net assets) categorized as Level 3.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Assets  
Investments in securities, at value  
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $216,534,257) $246,657,054
Affiliated issuers (cost $9,321,206) 9,321,206
Foreign currency (cost $9,410) 9,094
Receivable for:  
Investments sold 2,712,374
Capital shares sold 47,733
Dividends 615,263
Foreign tax reclaims 809,438
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager 895
Prepaid expenses 3,580
Other assets 5,238
Total assets 260,181,875
Liabilities  
Payable for:  
Investments purchased 6,507,489
Capital shares purchased 365,889
Foreign capital gains taxes deferred 29
Management services fees 6,030
Distribution and/or service fees 1,219
Transfer agent fees 39,303
Compensation of board members 249,881
Compensation of chief compliance officer 31
Other expenses 48,918
Total liabilities 7,218,789
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock $252,963,086
Represented by  
Paid in capital 230,129,291
Total distributable earnings (loss)   22,833,795
Total - representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock $252,963,086
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Class A  
Net assets $169,288,514
Shares outstanding 12,071,767
Net asset value per share $14.02
Maximum sales charge 5.75%
Maximum offering price per share (calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge for Class A shares) $14.88
Advisor Class  
Net assets $502,602
Shares outstanding 34,851
Net asset value per share $14.42
Class C  
Net assets $1,877,683
Shares outstanding 153,155
Net asset value per share $12.26
Institutional Class  
Net assets $74,817,458
Shares outstanding 5,219,076
Net asset value per share $14.34
Institutional 2 Class  
Net assets $621,771
Shares outstanding 42,898
Net asset value per share $14.49
Institutional 3 Class  
Net assets $5,165,409
Shares outstanding 357,364
Net asset value per share $14.45
Class R  
Net assets $689,649
Shares outstanding 49,540
Net asset value per share $13.92
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Net investment income  
Income:  
Dividends — unaffiliated issuers $5,081,304
Dividends — affiliated issuers 84,971
Interfund lending 116
Foreign taxes withheld (328,747)
Total income 4,837,644
Expenses:  
Management services fees 1,146,034
Distribution and/or service fees  
Class A 220,085
Class C 11,425
Class R 1,825
Transfer agent fees  
Class A 211,312
Advisor Class 659
Class C 2,758
Institutional Class 92,868
Institutional 2 Class 199
Institutional 3 Class 68
Class R 879
Compensation of board members 25,715
Custodian fees 16,212
Printing and postage fees 31,621
Registration fees 52,691
Audit fees 18,836
Legal fees 5,313
Compensation of chief compliance officer 29
Other 6,228
Total expenses 1,844,757
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates (191,108)
Total net expenses 1,653,649
Net investment income 3,183,995
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net  
Net realized gain (loss) on:  
Investments — unaffiliated issuers 10,547,397
Investments — affiliated issuers 316
Foreign currency translations 5,705
Net realized gain 10,553,418
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments — unaffiliated issuers (4,654,934)
Foreign currency translations (19,195)
Foreign capital gains tax (29)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) (4,674,158)
Net realized and unrealized gain 5,879,260
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations $9,063,255
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
  Six Months Ended
August 31, 2019
(Unaudited)
Year Ended
February 28, 2019
Operations    
Net investment income $3,183,995 $3,998,278
Net realized gain 10,553,418 17,782,687
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) (4,674,158) (37,568,948)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 9,063,255 (15,787,983)
Distributions to shareholders    
Net investment income and net realized gains    
Class A (2,419,796) (4,252,126)
Advisor Class (8,354) (14,568)
Class C (15,837) (156,921)
Institutional Class (1,221,997) (2,057,724)
Institutional 2 Class (10,834) (9,218)
Institutional 3 Class (94,523) (180,777)
Class R (7,838) (15,845)
Class T   (16,886)
Total distributions to shareholders   (3,779,179) (6,704,065)
Decrease in net assets from capital stock activity (15,644,740) (33,108,125)
Total decrease in net assets (10,360,664) (55,600,173)
Net assets at beginning of period 263,323,750 318,923,923
Net assets at end of period $252,963,086 $263,323,750
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets   (continued)
  Six Months Ended Year Ended
  August 31, 2019 (Unaudited) February 28, 2019
  Shares Dollars ($) Shares Dollars ($)
Capital stock activity
Class A        
Subscriptions 79,359 1,122,911 679,422 9,697,135
Distributions reinvested 153,255 2,167,024 264,619 3,794,637
Redemptions (889,843) (12,592,392) (2,135,188) (29,745,464)
Net decrease (657,229) (9,302,457) (1,191,147) (16,253,692)
Advisor Class        
Subscriptions 6,604 95,021 26,548 386,581
Distributions reinvested 570 8,289 982 14,469
Redemptions (8,942) (129,509) (21,240) (288,452)
Net increase (decrease) (1,768) (26,199) 6,290 112,598
Class C        
Subscriptions 3,804 47,762 21,702 257,763
Distributions reinvested 1,201 14,867 12,251 153,987
Redemptions (67,870) (837,157) (690,771) (8,714,365)
Net decrease (62,865) (774,528) (656,818) (8,302,615)
Institutional Class        
Subscriptions 131,848 1,921,469 440,167 6,235,639
Distributions reinvested 73,704 1,064,287 120,748 1,768,962
Redemptions (450,115) (6,490,545) (1,079,645) (15,248,429)
Net decrease (244,563) (3,504,789) (518,730) (7,243,828)
Institutional 2 Class        
Subscriptions 16,264 238,170 10,412 149,581
Distributions reinvested 739 10,789 618 9,151
Redemptions (2,812) (41,356) (6,042) (86,429)
Net increase 14,191 207,603 4,988 72,303
Institutional 3 Class        
Subscriptions 1,147 16,709 25,132 363,159
Distributions reinvested 6,439 93,751 12,243 180,709
Redemptions (154,073) (2,239,823) (70,777) (1,091,406)
Net decrease (146,487) (2,129,363) (33,402) (547,538)
Class K        
Redemptions (2,577) (39,476)
Net decrease (2,577) (39,476)
Class R        
Subscriptions 10,321 143,156 12,544 176,778
Distributions reinvested 528 7,407 1,055 15,036
Redemptions (18,688) (265,570) (13,263) (184,271)
Net increase (decrease) (7,839) (115,007) 336 7,543
Class T        
Distributions reinvested 1,173 16,826
Redemptions (71,130) (930,246)
Net decrease (69,957) (913,420)
Total net decrease (1,106,560) (15,644,740) (2,461,017) (33,108,125)
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights
The following table is intended to help you understand the Fund’s financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any. Total return and portfolio turnover are not annualized for periods of less than one year. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated without regard to purchase and sales transactions of short-term instruments and certain derivatives, if any. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.
  Net asset value,
beginning of
period
Net
investment
income
(loss)
Net
realized
and
unrealized
gain (loss)
Total from
investment
operations
Distributions
from net
investment
income
Total
distributions to
shareholders
Class A
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $13.75 0.17 0.30 0.47 (0.20) (0.20)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $14.81 0.18 (0.92) (0.74) (0.32) (0.32)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $12.30 0.12 2.62 2.74 (0.23) (0.23)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $11.41 0.12 0.90 1.02 (0.13) (0.13)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $13.69 0.10 (2.44) (2.34)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $13.88 0.12 (0.32) (0.20)
Advisor Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $14.15 0.19 0.31 0.50 (0.23) (0.23)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $15.24 0.22 (0.96) (0.74) (0.35) (0.35)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $12.64 0.10 2.76 2.86 (0.26) (0.26)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $11.73 0.07 1.00 1.07 (0.16) (0.16)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $14.04 0.15 (2.52) (2.37)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $14.20 0.24 (0.41) (0.17)
Class C
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $11.99 0.11 0.25 0.36 (0.09) (0.09)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $12.94 0.18 (0.92) (0.74) (0.21) (0.21)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $10.77 0.03 2.28 2.31 (0.14) (0.14)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $10.00 (0.01) 0.81 0.80 (0.03) (0.03)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $12.08 0.00 (k) (2.13) (2.13)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $12.34 0.02 (0.29) (0.27)
Institutional Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $14.07 0.19 0.31 0.50 (0.23) (0.23)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $15.14 0.23 (0.95) (0.72) (0.35) (0.35)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $12.57 0.16 2.67 2.83 (0.26) (0.26)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $11.66 0.15 0.92 1.07 (0.16) (0.16)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $13.96 0.16 (2.52) (2.36)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $14.11 0.17 (0.33) (0.16)
Institutional 2 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $14.23 0.18 0.33 0.51 (0.25) (0.25)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $15.31 0.23 (0.94) (0.71) (0.37) (0.37)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $12.70 0.12 2.77 2.89 (0.28) (0.28)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $11.79 0.16 0.94 1.10 (0.19) (0.19)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $14.08 0.17 (2.52) (2.35)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $14.21 0.12 (0.26) (0.14)
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights  (continued)
  Proceeds from
regulatory
settlements
Net
asset
value,
end of
period
Total
return
Total gross
expense
ratio to
average
net assets(a)
Total net
expense
ratio to
average
net assets(a),(b)
Net investment
income (loss)
ratio to
average
net assets
Portfolio
turnover
Net
assets,
end of
period
(000’s)
Class A
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $14.02 3.39% 1.48% (c) 1.34% (c) 2.34% (c) 18% $169,289
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $13.75 (5.10%) 1.48% (d) 1.36% (d),(e) 1.31% 34% $175,021
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $14.81 22.50% 1.50% 1.40% (e) 0.89% 34% $206,109
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $12.30 8.98% 1.44% (f),(g) 1.33% (e),(f),(g) 1.02% 103% $220,357
Year Ended 2/29/2016 0.06 $11.41 (16.65%) (h) 1.45% (f) 1.42% (e),(f) 0.78% 131% $210,841
Year Ended 2/28/2015 0.01 $13.69 (1.37%) (i) 1.49% 1.47% (e) 0.94% 96% $274,993
Advisor Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $14.42 3.53% 1.23% (c) 1.09% (c) 2.63% (c) 18% $503
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $14.15 (4.93%) 1.23% (d) 1.12% (d),(e) 1.51% 34% $518
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $15.24 22.89% 1.24% 1.15% (e) 0.70% 34% $462
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $12.64 9.18% 1.18% (f),(g) 1.06% (e),(f),(g) 0.57% 103% $182
Year Ended 2/29/2016 0.06 $11.73 (16.45%) (h) 1.21% (f) 1.18% (e),(f) 1.16% 131% $22
Year Ended 2/28/2015 0.01 $14.04 (1.13%) (i) 1.25% 1.21% (j) 1.77% 96% $3
Class C
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $12.26 3.00% 2.23% (c) 2.09% (c) 1.79% (c) 18% $1,878
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $11.99 (5.77%) 2.23% (d) 2.12% (d),(e) 1.47% 34% $2,589
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $12.94 21.62% 2.25% 2.15% (e) 0.22% 34% $11,296
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $10.77 8.02% 2.18% (f),(g) 2.07% (e),(f),(g) (0.06%) 103% $13,673
Year Ended 2/29/2016 0.05 $10.00 (17.22%) (h) 2.20% (f) 2.18% (e),(f) 0.02% 131% $7,886
Year Ended 2/28/2015 0.01 $12.08 (2.11%) (i) 2.24% 2.22% (e) 0.19% 96% $11,042
Institutional Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $14.34 3.55% 1.23% (c) 1.09% (c) 2.58% (c) 18% $74,817
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $14.07 (4.83%) 1.23% (d) 1.12% (d),(e) 1.57% 34% $76,853
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $15.14 22.76% 1.25% 1.15% (e) 1.14% 34% $90,578
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $12.57 9.25% 1.19% (f),(g) 1.08% (e),(f),(g) 1.20% 103% $69,419
Year Ended 2/29/2016 0.06 $11.66 (16.48%) (h) 1.19% (f) 1.17% (e),(f) 1.20% 131% $64,631
Year Ended 2/28/2015 0.01 $13.96 (1.06%) (i) 1.24% 1.22% (e) 1.23% 96% $179,330
Institutional 2 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $14.49 3.57% 1.06% (c) 0.95% (c) 2.44% (c) 18% $622
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $14.23 (4.72%) 1.05% (d) 0.99% (d) 1.62% 34% $408
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $15.31 23.00% 1.08% 1.02% 0.81% 34% $363
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $12.70 9.33% 0.96% (f),(g) 0.93% (f),(g) 1.33% 103% $117
Year Ended 2/29/2016 0.06 $11.79 (16.26%) (h) 1.01% (f) 1.01% (f) 1.23% 131% $59
Year Ended 2/28/2015 0.01 $14.08 (0.91%) (i) 1.01% 1.01% 0.86% 96% $59
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights  (continued)
  Net asset value,
beginning of
period
Net
investment
income
(loss)
Net
realized
and
unrealized
gain (loss)
Total from
investment
operations
Distributions
from net
investment
income
Total
distributions to
shareholders
Institutional 3 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $14.19 0.22 0.30 0.52 (0.26) (0.26)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $15.27 0.25 (0.95) (0.70) (0.38) (0.38)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $12.67 0.19 2.70 2.89 (0.29) (0.29)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $11.76 0.19 0.91 1.10 (0.19) (0.19)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $14.04 0.17 (2.51) (2.34)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $14.16 0.19 (0.32) (0.13)
Class R
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $13.63 0.15 0.30 0.45 (0.16) (0.16)
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $14.69 0.14 (0.92) (0.78) (0.28) (0.28)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $12.20 0.09 2.60 2.69 (0.20) (0.20)
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $11.32 0.07 0.91 0.98 (0.10) (0.10)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $13.62 0.07 (2.43) (2.36)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $13.84 0.10 (0.33) (0.23)
    
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund’s reported expense ratios.
(b) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Ratios include interfund lending expense which is less than 0.01%.
(e) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(f) Ratios include line of credit interest expense which is less than 0.01%.
(g) Expenses have been reduced due to a reimbursement of expenses overbilled by a third party. If the reimbursement had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been higher by the percentages shown for each class in the table below. All fee waivers and expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and its affiliates were applied before giving effect to this third party reimbursement.
    
Year Ended Class A Advisor
Class
Class C Institutional
Class
Institutional 2
Class
Institutional 3
Class
Class R
02/28/2017 0.08% 0.10% 0.09% 0.08% 0.08% 0.08% 0.08%
    
(h) The Fund received proceeds from regulatory settlements. Had the Fund not received these proceeds, the total return would have been lower by 0.44%.
(i) The Fund received proceeds from regulatory settlements. Had the Fund not received these proceeds, the total return would have been lower by 0.10%.
(j) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of 0.01%.
(k) Rounds to zero.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights  (continued)
  Proceeds from
regulatory
settlements
Net
asset
value,
end of
period
Total
return
Total gross
expense
ratio to
average
net assets(a)
Total net
expense
ratio to
average
net assets(a),(b)
Net investment
income (loss)
ratio to
average
net assets
Portfolio
turnover
Net
assets,
end of
period
(000’s)
Institutional 3 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $14.45 3.65% 0.99% (c) 0.89% (c) 3.02% (c) 18% $5,165
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $14.19 (4.68%) 0.98% (d) 0.92% (d) 1.73% 34% $7,151
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $15.27 23.03% 1.00% 0.95% 1.36% 34% $8,203
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $12.67 9.42% 0.90% (f),(g) 0.88% (f),(g) 1.56% 103% $10,108
Year Ended 2/29/2016 0.06 $11.76 (16.24%) (h) 0.95% (f) 0.95% (f) 1.26% 131% $11,312
Year Ended 2/28/2015 0.01 $14.04 (0.85%) (i) 0.96% 0.96% 1.41% 96% $15,568
Class R
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $13.92 3.30% 1.74% (c) 1.59% (c) 2.16% (c) 18% $690
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $13.63 (5.37%) 1.73% (d) 1.62% (d),(e) 1.02% 34% $782
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $14.69 22.24% 1.75% 1.65% (e) 0.68% 34% $838
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $12.20 8.66% 1.68% (f),(g) 1.58% (e),(f),(g) 0.55% 103% $1,014
Year Ended 2/29/2016 0.06 $11.32 (16.89%) (h) 1.70% (f) 1.67% (e),(f) 0.54% 131% $808
Year Ended 2/28/2015 0.01 $13.62 (1.59%) (i) 1.74% 1.72% (e) 0.72% 96% $1,563
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Notes to Financial Statements
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Note 1. Organization
Columbia Select International Equity Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust.
Fund shares
The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers each of the share classes listed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by the Trust’s organizational documents or by law. Each share class has its own expense and sales charge structure. Different share classes may have different minimum initial investment amounts and pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of distributing such share classes vary. Distributions to shareholders in a liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class.
As described in the Fund’s prospectus, Class A and Class C shares are offered to the general public for investment. Advisor Class, Institutional Class, Institutional 2 Class, Institutional 3 Class and Class R shares are available for purchase through authorized investment professionals to omnibus retirement plans or to institutional and to certain other investors as also described in the Fund’s prospectus. Class C shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 10 years.
Note 2. Summary of significant accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies (ASC 946). The financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security valuation
All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange. Equity securities are valued at the official closing price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets.
Foreign equity securities are valued based on the closing price on the foreign exchange in which such securities are primarily traded. If any foreign equity security closing prices are not readily available, the securities are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are determined at the scheduled closing time of the New York Stock Exchange. Many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange; therefore, the closing prices for securities in such markets or on such exchanges may not fully reflect events that occur after such close but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange. In those situations, foreign securities will be fair valued pursuant to a policy adopted by the Board of Trustees. Under the policy, the Fund may utilize a third party pricing service to determine these fair values. The third-party pricing service takes into account multiple factors, including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange or market, to determine a good faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.
Investments in open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at their latest net asset value.
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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reflective of market value or reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the quoted or published price for the security.
The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.
GAAP requires disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category. This information is disclosed following the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.
Foreign currency transactions and translations
The values of all assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are generally translated into U.S. dollars at exchange rates determined at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions and translations include gains (losses) arising from the fluctuation in exchange rates between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, gains (losses) arising from the disposition of foreign currency and currency gains (losses) between the accrual and payment dates on dividends, interest income and foreign withholding taxes.
For financial statement purposes, the Fund does not distinguish that portion of gains (losses) on investments which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is due to changes in market prices of the investments. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments in the Statement of Operations.
Security transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
Income recognition
Corporate actions and dividend income are generally recorded net of any non-reclaimable tax withholdings, on the ex-dividend date or upon receipt of ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign securities.
The Fund may receive distributions from holdings in equity securities, business development companies (BDCs), exchange-traded funds (ETFs), limited partnerships (LPs), other regulated investment companies (RICs), and real estate investment trusts (REITs), which report information on the tax character of their distributions annually. These distributions are allocated to dividend income, capital gain and return of capital based on actual information reported. Return of capital is recorded as a reduction of the cost basis of securities held. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, return of capital is recorded as a realized gain. With respect to REITs, to the extent actual information has not yet been reported, estimates for return of capital are made by the Fund’s management. Management’s estimates are subsequently adjusted when the actual character of the distributions is disclosed by the REITs, which could result in a proportionate change in return of capital to shareholders.
Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost basis if the Fund still owns the applicable securities on the payment date. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.
Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.
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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Determination of class net asset value
All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
Federal income tax status
The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its investment company taxable income and net capital gain, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its ordinary income, capital gain net income and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
Foreign taxes
The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue such taxes and recoveries, as applicable, based upon its current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.
Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level, based on statutory rates. The Fund accrues for such foreign taxes on realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction, as applicable. The amount, if any, is disclosed as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Distributions to shareholders
Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid semi-annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Guarantees and indemnifications
Under the Trust’s organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund’s contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.
Recent accounting pronouncement
Accounting Standards Update 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement
In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019 and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. After evaluation, management determined to adopt the ASU effective for the period ended August 31, 2019 and all subsequent periods. As a result of the amendments, management implemented disclosure changes which include removal of the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, removal of the policy for the timing of transfers between levels, removal of the description of the Level 3 valuation processes, as well as modifications to the measurement uncertainty disclosure.
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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Note 3. Fees and other transactions with affiliates
Management services fees
The Fund has entered into a Management Agreement with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial). Under the Management Agreement, the Investment Manager provides the Fund with investment research and advice, as well as administrative and accounting services. The management services fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund’s daily net assets that declines from 0.87% to 0.67% as the Fund’s net assets increase. The annualized effective management services fee rate for the six months ended August 31, 2019 was 0.87% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
Subadvisory agreement
The Investment Manager has entered into a Subadvisory Agreement with Threadneedle International Limited (Threadneedle), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, to serve as the subadviser to the Fund. The Investment Manager compensates Threadneedle to manage the investment of the Fund’s assets.
Compensation of board members
Members of the Board of Trustees who are not officers or employees of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Deferred Plan), these members of the Board of Trustees may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund’s liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. All amounts payable under the Deferred Plan constitute a general unsecured obligation of the Fund.
Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer
The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. As disclosed in the Statement of Operations, a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s total compensation is allocated to the Fund, along with other allocations to affiliated registered investment companies managed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates, based on relative net assets.
Transfer agency fees
Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc. (DST) to serve as sub-transfer agent. The Transfer Agent pays the fees of DST for services as sub-transfer agent and DST is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).
The Fund pays the Transfer Agent a monthly transfer agency fee based on the number or the average value of accounts, depending on the type of account. In addition, the Fund pays the Transfer Agent a fee for shareholder services based on the number of accounts or on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund’s shares maintained in omnibus accounts up to the lesser of the amount charged by the financial intermediary or a cap established by the Board of Trustees from time to time.
The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from the Fund for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees. Total transfer agency fees for Institutional 2 Class and Institutional 3 Class shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.07% and 0.02%, respectively, of the average daily net assets attributable to each share class.
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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
For the six months ended August 31, 2019, the Fund’s annualized effective transfer agency fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:
  Effective rate (%)
Class A 0.24
Advisor Class 0.24
Class C 0.24
Institutional Class 0.24
Institutional 2 Class 0.07
Institutional 3 Class 0.00
Class R 0.24
An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class’s initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agency fees. These minimum account balance fees are remitted to the Fund and recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended August 31, 2019, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Fund.
Distribution and service fees
The Fund has entered into an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. The Board of Trustees has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.
Under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly combined distribution and service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares of the Fund. Also under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares of the Fund and a monthly distribution fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rates of 0.75% and 0.50% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C and Class R shares of the Fund, respectively.
Sales charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC), received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares for the six months ended August 31, 2019, if any, are listed below:
  Front End (%) CDSC (%) Amount ($)
Class A 5.75 0.50 - 1.00 (a) 5,606
Class C 1.00 (b) 6
    
(a) This charge is imposed on certain investments of between $1 million and $50 million redeemed within 18 months after purchase, as follows: 1.00% if redeemed within 12 months after purchase, and 0.50% if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase, with certain limited exceptions.
(b) This charge applies to redemptions within 12 months after purchase, with certain limited exceptions.
The Fund’s other share classes are not subject to sales charges.
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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Expenses waived/reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates
The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the period(s) disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees, so that the Fund’s net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund’s custodian, do not exceed the following annual rate(s) as a percentage of the class’ average daily net assets:
  July 1, 2019
through
June 30, 2020
Prior to
July 1, 2019
Class A 1.31% 1.35%
Advisor Class 1.06 1.10
Class C 2.06 2.10
Institutional Class 1.06 1.10
Institutional 2 Class 0.93 0.97
Institutional 3 Class 0.86 0.90
Class R 1.56 1.60
Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, infrequent and/or unusual expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board of Trustees. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from the Investment Manager, certain of its affiliates and the Fund. Any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed under the expense reimbursement arrangements described above are not recoverable by the Investment Manager or its affiliates in future periods.
Note 4. Federal tax information
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.
At August 31, 2019, the approximate cost of all investments for federal income tax purposes and the aggregate gross approximate unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:
Federal
tax cost ($)
Gross unrealized
appreciation ($)
Gross unrealized
(depreciation) ($)
Net unrealized
appreciation ($)
225,855,000 46,658,000 (16,535,000) 30,123,000
Tax cost of investments and unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) may also include timing differences that do not constitute adjustments to tax basis.
The following capital loss carryforwards, determined at February 28, 2019, may be available to reduce taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code. Capital loss carryforwards with no expiration are required to be utilized prior to any capital losses which carry an expiration date. As a result of this ordering rule, capital loss carryforwards which carry an expiration date may be more likely to expire unused.
2019 ($) No expiration
short-term ($)
No expiration
long-term ($)
Total ($)
17,775,303 17,775,303
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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions in the Fund that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management’s conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Note 5. Portfolio information
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term investments and derivatives, if any, aggregated to $44,790,020 and $64,886,383, respectively, for the six months ended August 31, 2019. The amount of purchase and sale activity impacts the portfolio turnover rate reported in the Financial Highlights.
Note 6. Affiliated money market fund
The Fund invests in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds (the Affiliated MMF). The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as Dividends - affiliated issuers in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the Affiliated MMF. The Affiliated MMF prices its shares with a floating net asset value. In addition, the Board of Trustees of the Affiliated MMF may impose a fee on redemptions (sometimes referred to as a liquidity fee) or temporarily suspend redemptions (sometimes referred to as imposing a redemption gate) in the event its liquidity falls below regulatory limits.
Note 7. Interfund lending
Pursuant to an exemptive order granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund participates in a program (the Interfund Program) allowing each participating Columbia Fund (each, a Participating Fund) to lend money directly to and, except for closed-end funds and money market funds, borrow money directly from other Participating Funds for temporary purposes. The amounts eligible for borrowing and lending under the Interfund Program are subject to certain restrictions.
Interfund loans are subject to the risk that the borrowing fund could be unable to repay the loan when due, and a delay in repayment to the lending fund could result in lost opportunities and/or additional lending costs. The exemptive order is subject to conditions intended to mitigate conflicts of interest arising from the Investment Manager’s relationship with each Participating Fund.
The Fund’s activity in the Interfund Program during the six months ended August 31, 2019 was as follows:
Borrower or lender Average loan
balance ($)
Weighted average
interest rate (%)
Days
outstanding
Lender 400,000 2.61 4
Interest income earned by the Fund is recorded as Interfund lending in the Statement of Operations. The Fund had no outstanding interfund loans at August 31, 2019.
Note 8. Line of credit
The Fund has access to a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by Citibank, N.A., HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager or an affiliated investment manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $1 billion. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the federal funds effective rate, (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate and (iii) the overnight bank funding rate, plus in each case, 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the unused amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.15% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations. This agreement expires annually in December unless extended or renewed.
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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended August 31, 2019.
Note 9. Significant risks
Foreign securities and emerging market countries risk
Investing in foreign securities may involve certain risks not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities, such as increased currency volatility and risks associated with political, regulatory, economic, social, diplomatic and other conditions or events occurring in the country or region, which may result in significant market volatility. In addition, certain foreign securities may not be as liquid as U.S. securities. Investing in emerging markets may increase these risks and expose the Fund to elevated risks associated with increased inflation, deflation or currency devaluation. To the extent that the Fund concentrates its investment exposure to any one or a few specific countries, the Fund will be particularly susceptible to the risks associated with the conditions, events or other factors impacting those countries or regions and may, therefore, have a greater risk than that of a fund that is more geographically diversified.
Shareholder concentration risk
At August 31, 2019, affiliated shareholders of record owned 34.9% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund. In the case of a large redemption, the Fund may be forced to sell investments at inopportune times, including its liquid positions, which may result in Fund losses and the Fund holding a higher percentage of less liquid positions. Large redemptions could result in decreased economies of scale and increased operating expenses for non-redeeming Fund shareholders.
Note 10. Subsequent events
Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
Note 11. Information regarding pending and settled legal proceedings
Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Fund is not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund. Ameriprise Financial is required to make quarterly (10-Q), annual (10-K) and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased Fund redemptions, reduced sale of Fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Fund. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.
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 Approval of Management and SubadvisoryAgreements
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (Columbia Threadneedle or the Investment Manager, and together with its domestic and global affiliates, Columbia Threadneedle Investments), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), serves as the investment manager to Columbia Select International Equity Fund (the Fund). Under a management agreement (the Management Agreement), Columbia Threadneedle provides investment advice and other services to the Fund and other funds distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (collectively, the Funds). In addition, under a Subadvisory Agreement (the Subadvisory Agreement) between Columbia Threadneedle and Columbia Threadneedle International Limited (the Subadviser), an affiliate of Columbia Threadneedle, the Subadviser has provided portfolio management and related services for the Fund.
On an annual basis, the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the Board), including the independent Board members (the Independent Trustees), considers renewal of the Management Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreement (together, the Advisory Agreements). Columbia Threadneedle prepared detailed reports for the Board and its Contracts Committee in November 2018 and January, March, April and June 2019, including reports providing the results of analyses performed by an independent organization, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (Broadridge), and a comprehensive response to items of information requested by independent legal counsel to the Independent Trustees (Independent Legal Counsel) in a letter to the Investment Manager, to assist the Board in making this determination. Many of the materials presented at these meetings were first supplied in draft form to designated independent Board representatives, i.e., Independent Legal Counsel, Fund Counsel, the Chair of the Board (who is an Independent Trustee) and the Chair of the Contracts Committee (who is an Independent Trustee), and the final materials were revised to include information reflective of discussion and subsequent requests made by the Contracts Committee. In addition, throughout the year, the Board (or its committees) regularly meets with portfolio management teams and senior management personnel and reviews information prepared by Columbia Threadneedle addressing the services Columbia Threadneedle provides and Fund performance. The Board also accords appropriate weight to the work, deliberations and conclusions of the various committees, such as the Contracts Committee, the Investment Review Committee, the Audit Committee and the Compliance Committee in determining whether to continue the Advisory Agreements.
The Board, at its June 17-19, 2019 in-person Board meeting (the June Meeting), considered the renewal of each of the Advisory Agreements for additional one-year terms. At the June Meeting, Independent Legal Counsel reviewed with the Independent Trustees various factors relevant to the Board’s consideration of advisory and subadvisory agreements and the Board’s legal responsibilities related to such consideration. Following an analysis and discussion of the factors identified below, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, approved the renewal of each of the Advisory Agreements.
Nature, extent and quality of services provided by Columbia Threadneedle and the Subadviser
The Board analyzed various reports and presentations it had received detailing the services performed by Columbia Threadneedle and the Subadviser, as well as their history, reputation, expertise, resources and relative capabilities, and the qualifications of their personnel.
The Board specifically considered the many developments during recent years concerning the services provided by Columbia Threadneedle, including, in particular, detailed information regarding the process employed for selecting and overseeing affiliated and unaffiliated Subadvisers. With respect to Columbia Threadneedle, the Board also noted the organization and depth of the equity and credit research departments. The Board further observed the enhancements to the investment risk management department’s processes, systems and oversight, over the past several years, as well as planned 2019 initiatives. The Board also took into account the broad scope of services provided by Columbia Threadneedle to each subadvised Fund, including, among other services, investment, risk and compliance oversight. The Board also took into account the information it received concerning Columbia Threadneedle’s ability to attract and retain key portfolio management personnel and that it has sufficient resources to provide competitive and adequate compensation to investment personnel.
In connection with the Board’s evaluation of the overall package of services provided by Columbia Threadneedle, the Board also considered the nature, quality and range of administrative services provided to the Fund by Columbia Threadneedle, as well as the achievements in 2018 in the performance of administrative services, and noted the various enhancements anticipated for 2019. In evaluating the quality of services provided under the Advisory Agreements, the Board also took into account the organization and strength of the Fund’s and its service providers’ compliance programs. The Board also reviewed
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the financial condition of Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates and each entity’s ability to carry out its responsibilities under the Management Agreement and the Fund’s other service agreements with affiliates of Ameriprise Financial, observing the financial strength of Ameriprise Financial, with its relatively strong cash position and solid balance sheet.
In addition, the Board discussed the acceptability of the terms of the Management Agreement (including the relatively broad scope of services required to be performed by Columbia Threadneedle in addition to monitoring the Subadviser), noting that no material changes are proposed from the forms of agreements previously approved. The Board also noted the wide array of legal and compliance services provided to the Funds under the Fund Management Agreements. It was also observed that the services being performed under the Management Agreement were of a reasonably high quality.
With respect to the Subadviser, the Board observed that it had previously approved the Subadviser’s code of ethics and compliance program, that the Chief Compliance Officer of the Fund continues to monitor the code and the program, and that no material concerns have been reported. The Board also considered the Subadviser’s organizational strength and resources, portfolio management team depth and capabilities and investment process. The Board also considered the Subadviser’s capability and wherewithal to carry out its responsibilities under the Subadvisory Agreement. In addition, the Board discussed the acceptability of the terms of the Subadvisory Agreement, including the scope of services required to be performed. The Board noted that the terms of the Subadvisory Agreement are generally consistent with the terms of other subadviser agreements for subadvisers who manage other funds managed by the Investment Manager. It was observed that no material changes were recommended to the Subadvisory Agreement. The Board took into account Columbia Threadneedle’s representation that the Subadviser was in a position to provide quality services to the Fund. In this regard, the Board further observed the various services provided by the subadvisory oversight team and their significant resources added in recent years to help improve performance.
Based on the foregoing, and based on other information received (both oral and written, including the information on investment performance referenced below) and other considerations, the Board concluded that the Subadviser is in a position to continue to provide a high quality and level of services to the Fund.
Investment performance
For purposes of evaluating the nature, extent and quality of services provided under the Advisory Agreements, the Board carefully reviewed the investment performance of the Fund. In this regard, the Board considered detailed reports providing the results of analyses performed by an independent organization showing, for various periods (including since manager inception): (i) the performance of the Fund, (ii) the performance of a benchmark index, (iii) the percentage ranking of the Fund among its comparison group, (iv) the product score of the Fund (taking into account performance relative to peers and benchmarks) and (v) the net assets of the Fund. The Board observed periods of underperformance in the past, but noted improved more recent performance.
Additionally, the Board reviewed the performance of the Subadviser. The Board considered, in particular, management’s rationale for recommending the continued retention of the Subadviser.
Comparative fees, costs of services provided and the profits realized by Columbia Threadneedle, its affiliates and the Subadviser from their relationships with the Fund
The Board reviewed comparative fees and the costs of services provided under each of the Advisory Agreements. The Board members considered detailed comparative information set forth in an annual report on fees and expenses, including, among other things, data (based on analyses conducted by an independent organization) showing a comparison of the Fund’s expenses with median expenses paid by funds in its comparative peer universe, as well as data showing the Fund’s contribution to Columbia Threadneedle’s profitability.
The Board considered the reports of its independent fee consultant, JDL Consultants, LLC (JDL), which assisted in the Board’s analysis of the Funds’ performance and expenses, the reasonableness of Columbia Threadneedle’s profitability, particularly in comparison to industry competitors, the reasonableness of the Funds’ fee rates, and JDL’s conclusion that the management fees being charged to the Fund are reasonable. The Board accorded particular weight to the notion that the primary objective of the level of fees is to achieve a rational pricing model applied consistently across the various product lines in the Fund family, while assuring that the overall fees for each Fund (with certain defined exceptions) are generally in
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line with the "pricing philosophy" currently in effect (i.e., that Fund total expense ratios, in general, approximate or are lower than the median expense ratios of funds in the same Lipper comparison universe). The Board took into account that the Fund’s total expense ratio (after considering proposed expense caps/waivers) approximated the peer universe’s median expense ratio.
Additionally, the Board reviewed the level of subadvisory fees paid to the Subadviser, noting that the fees are paid by the Investment Manager and do not impact the fees paid by the Fund. The Board also reviewed the fees charged by the Subadviser to other mutual funds employing similar investment strategies where the Subadviser serves as investment adviser or subadviser. Based on its reviews, including JDL’s conclusions/analyses, the Board concluded that the Fund’s investment management and subadvisory fees were fair and reasonable in light of the extent and quality of services that the Fund receives.
The Board also considered the profitability of Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates in connection with Columbia Threadneedle providing management services to the Fund. In this regard, the Independent Trustees referred to their detailed analysis of the Profitability Report, discussing the profitability to Columbia Threadneedle and Ameriprise Financial from managing, operating and distributing the Funds. The Board considered that in 2018 the Board had concluded that 2017 profitability was reasonable and that the 2019 information shows that the profitability generated by Columbia Threadneedle in 2018 only slightly increased from 2017 levels. The Board also noted JDL’s report and its conclusion that 2018 Columbia Threadneedle profitability relative to industry competitors was reasonable. It also took into account the indirect economic benefits flowing to Columbia Threadneedle or its affiliates in connection with managing or distributing the Funds, such as the enhanced ability to offer various other financial products to Ameriprise Financial customers, soft dollar benefits and overall reputational advantages. The Board noted that the fees paid by the Fund should permit the Investment Manager to offer competitive compensation to its personnel, make necessary investments in its business and earn an appropriate profit. The Board concluded that profitability levels were reasonable.
Economies of scale to be realized
The Board also considered the economies of scale that might be realized by the Fund as its net asset level grows and took note of the extent to which Fund shareholders might also benefit from such growth. In this regard, the Board took into account that management fees decline as Fund assets exceed various breakpoints, all of which have not been surpassed. The Board concluded that the breakpoints in the management fee rate schedule satisfactorily provides for the sharing of economies of scale, as they allow for adequate opportunity for shareholders to realize benefits (fee breaks) as Fund assets grow.
Based on the foregoing, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, concluded that fees payable under each of the Advisory Agreements were fair and reasonable in light of the extent and quality of services provided. In reaching this conclusion, no single factor was determinative. On June 19, 2019, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, approved the renewal of each of the Advisory Agreements.
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P.O. Box 219104
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Columbia Threadneedle Investments (Columbia Threadneedle) is the global brand name of the Columbia and Threadneedle group of companies. All rights reserved.
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SemiAnnual Report
August 31, 2019
Columbia Select Global Growth Fund
Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s annual and semiannual shareholder reports like this one will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Fund’s website (columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/), and each time a report is posted you will be notified by mail and provided with a website address to access the report.
If you have already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Fund electronically at any time by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank) or, for Fund shares held directly with the Fund, by calling 800.345.6611 or by enrolling in “eDelivery” by logging into your account at columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/.
You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you invest through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you invest directly with the Fund, you can call 800.345.6611 to let the Fund know you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive paper reports will apply to all Columbia Funds held in your account if you invest through a financial intermediary or all Columbia Funds held with the fund complex if you invest directly with the Fund.
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Columbia Select Global Growth Fund (the Fund) mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address, unless such shareholder elected to receive shareholder reports from the Fund electronically. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.
Proxy voting policies and procedures
The policy of the Board of Trustees is to vote the proxies of the companies in which the Fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31st for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30th of that year, and is available without charge by visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/, or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.
Quarterly schedule of investments
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT, and for reporting periods ended prior to March 31, 2019, on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q and Form N-PORT filings are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. The Fund’s complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q or Form N-PORT, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
Additional Fund information
For more information about the Fund, please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.
Fund investment manager
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager)
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund distributor
Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund transfer agent
Columbia Management Investment Services Corp.
P.O. Box 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
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Fund at a Glance
(Unaudited)
Investment objective
The Fund seeks long-term growth of capital.
Portfolio management
Thomas Galvin, CFA
Lead Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2015
Richard Carter
Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2015
Todd Herget
Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2015
Morningstar style boxTM
The Morningstar Style Box is based on a fund’s portfolio holdings. For equity funds, the vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the stocks owned, and the horizontal axis shows investment style (value, blend, or growth). Information shown is based on the most recent data provided by Morningstar.
© 2019 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.
Average annual total returns (%) (for the period ended August 31, 2019)
    Inception 6 Months
cumulative
1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
Class A Excluding sales charges 04/30/08 3.18 -5.37 5.56 11.29
  Including sales charges   -2.75 -10.83 4.32 10.64
Advisor Class* 01/08/14 3.30 -5.14 5.82 11.45
Class C Excluding sales charges 04/30/08 2.78 -6.09 4.77 10.46
  Including sales charges   1.78 -7.01 4.77 10.46
Institutional Class 04/30/08 3.23 -5.19 5.82 11.57
Institutional 2 Class* 01/08/14 3.35 -5.12 5.90 11.48
Institutional 3 Class* 03/01/17 3.38 -4.99 5.75 11.39
Class R 04/30/08 2.98 -5.62 5.31 11.02
MSCI ACWI (Net)   2.73 -0.28 5.51 8.61
MSCI ACWI Growth Index (Net)   6.97 2.05 8.16 10.47
Returns for Class A shares are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. Returns for Class C shares are shown with and without the 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge for the first year only. The Fund’s other share classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each share class. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ or calling 800.345.6611.
* The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund’s oldest share class. Since the Fund launched more than one class of shares at its inception, Class A shares were used. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/investment-products/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.
The MSCI ACWI (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets. The index consists of 46 country indices comprising 23 developed and 23 emerging market country indices.
The MSCI ACWI Growth Index (Net) captures large and mid-cap securities exhibiting overall growth style characteristics across 23 developed markets countries and 23 emerging markets countries. The growth investment style characteristics for index construction are defined using five variables: long-term forward EPS growth rate, short-term forward EPS growth rate, current internal growth rate and long-term historical EPS growth trend and long-term historical sales per share growth trend.
Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes (except the MSCI ACWI (Net) and the MSCI ACWI Growth Index (Net), which reflect reinvested dividends net of withholding taxes) or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.
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Fund at a Glance   (continued)
(Unaudited)
Top 10 holdings (%) (at August 31, 2019)
Amazon.com, Inc. (United States) 4.6
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., ADR (China) 4.3
New Oriental Education & Technology Group, Inc., ADR (China) 3.8
Facebook, Inc., Class A (United States) 3.8
Pagseguro Digital Ltd., Class A (Brazil) 3.8
Booking Holdings, Inc. (United States) 3.7
Adobe, Inc. (United States) 3.6
Lonza Group AG, Registered Shares (Switzerland) 3.5
Salesforce.com, Inc. (United States) 3.5
Visa, Inc., Class A (United States) 3.5
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments excluding Money Market Funds and investments in derivatives, if any.
For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled “Portfolio of Investments.”
Fund holdings are as of the date given, are subject to change at any time, and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.
Equity sector breakdown (%) (at August 31, 2019)
Communication Services 12.0
Consumer Discretionary 25.9
Energy 1.8
Financials 7.8
Health Care 19.3
Industrials 2.8
Information Technology 30.4
Total 100.0
Percentages indicated are based upon total equity investments. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
Country breakdown (%) (at August 31, 2019)
Brazil 3.7
Canada 2.0
China 12.5
Denmark 1.7
India 2.5
Japan 5.1
Netherlands 0.7
Russian Federation 2.8
Sweden 2.1
Switzerland 3.4
United Kingdom 2.7
United States(a) 60.8
Total 100.0
    
(a) Includes investments in Money Market Funds.
Country breakdown is based primarily on issuer’s place of organization/incorporation. Percentages indicated are based upon total investments excluding investments in derivatives, if any. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
The Fund may use place of organization/incorporation or other factors in determining whether an issuer is domestic (U.S.) or foreign for purposes of its investment policies. At August 31, 2019, the Fund invested at least 40% of its net assets in foreign companies in accordance with its principal investment strategy.
 
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Understanding Your Fund’s Expenses
(Unaudited)
As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are shareholder transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing fund costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing your Fund’s expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the “Actual” column is calculated using the Fund’s actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the “Actual” column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare with other funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
March 1, 2019 — August 31, 2019
  Account value at the
beginning of the
period ($)
Account value at the
end of the
period ($)
Expenses paid during
the period ($)
Fund’s annualized
expense ratio (%)
  Actual Hypothetical Actual Hypothetical Actual Hypothetical Actual
Class A 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,031.80 1,018.30 6.81 6.76 1.34
Advisor Class 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,033.00 1,019.55 5.54 5.50 1.09
Class C 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,027.80 1,014.55 10.60 10.53 2.09
Institutional Class 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,032.30 1,019.55 5.54 5.50 1.09
Institutional 2 Class 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,033.50 1,019.80 5.29 5.25 1.04
Institutional 3 Class 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,033.80 1,020.10 4.98 4.95 0.98
Class R 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,029.80 1,017.05 8.07 8.02 1.59
Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund’s most recent fiscal half year and divided by 366.
Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from its investment in underlying funds, including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive certain fees and/or to reimburse certain expenses until June 30, 2020, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Fund’s Board, such that net expenses, subject to applicable exclusions, will not exceed 1.28% for Class A, 1.03% for Advisor Class, 2.03% for Class C, 1.03% for Institutional Class, 0.97% for Institutional 2 Class, 0.91% for Institutional 3 Class and 1.53% for Class R. Any amounts waived will not be reimbursed by the Fund. This change was effective July 1, 2019. If this change had been in place for the entire six month period ended August 31, 2019, the actual expenses paid would have been $6.50 for Class A, $5.23 for Advisor Class, $10.29 for Class C, $5.23 for Institutional Class, $4.93 for Institutional 2 Class, $4.63 for Institutional 3 Class and $7.76 for Class R; and the hypothetical expenses paid would have been $6.46 for Class A, $5.20 for Advisor Class, $10.23 for Class C, $5.20 for Institutional Class, $4.90 for Institutional 2 Class, $4.60 for Institutional 3 Class and $7.72 for Class R.
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Portfolio of Investments
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Investments in securities
Common Stocks 96.5%
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Brazil 3.7%
Pagseguro Digital Ltd., Class A(a) 46,877 2,341,975
Canada 2.0%
Canada Goose Holdings, Inc.(a) 34,400 1,283,120
China 12.5%
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., ADR(a) 15,053 2,634,727
New Oriental Education & Technology Group, Inc., ADR(a) 20,776 2,355,998
Tencent Holdings Ltd. 37,500 1,548,207
Wuxi Biologics Cayman, Inc.(a) 134,500 1,411,640
Total 7,950,572
Denmark 1.7%
Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B 21,003 1,094,306
India 2.5%
HDFC Bank Ltd., ADR 14,840 1,599,752
Japan 5.1%
Keyence Corp. 3,000 1,772,700
ZOZO, Inc. 73,900 1,471,947
Total 3,244,647
Netherlands 0.6%
Core Laboratories NV 10,147 401,720
Russian Federation 2.8%
Yandex NV, Class A(a) 48,495 1,799,164
Sweden 2.1%
Evolution Gaming Group AB 69,937 1,315,572
Switzerland 3.4%
Lonza Group AG, Registered Shares(a) 6,106 2,167,234
United Kingdom 2.7%
Ashtead Group PLC 61,685 1,712,514
United States 57.4%
Activision Blizzard, Inc. 32,827 1,661,046
Adobe, Inc.(a) 7,646 2,175,363
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) 9,347 941,804
Common Stocks (continued)
Issuer Shares Value ($)
Align Technology, Inc.(a) 3,282 600,967
Amazon.com, Inc.(a) 1,599 2,840,288
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Class A(a) 4,840 1,634,516
Booking Holdings, Inc.(a) 1,161 2,283,002
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 14,689 706,100
Burford Capital Ltd. 112,198 961,017
Charles Schwab Corp. (The) 29,054 1,111,897
Edwards Lifesciences Corp.(a) 4,524 1,003,604
Exact Sciences Corp.(a) 10,415 1,241,676
Facebook, Inc., Class A(a) 12,667 2,351,882
Illumina, Inc.(a) 3,774 1,061,777
MSCI, Inc. 4,658 1,092,907
Nike, Inc., Class B 20,020 1,691,690
NVIDIA Corp. 8,112 1,358,841
PayPal Holdings, Inc.(a) 14,394 1,569,666
Pioneer Natural Resources Co. 5,684 701,519
Salesforce.com, Inc.(a) 13,720 2,141,280
ServiceNow, Inc.(a) 7,934 2,077,439
Splunk, Inc.(a) 12,663 1,415,977
Square, Inc., Class A(a) 27,600 1,706,784
Visa, Inc., Class A 11,742 2,123,188
Total 36,454,230
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $45,105,920)
61,364,806
Money Market Funds 3.5%
  Shares Value ($)
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 2.208%(b),(c) 2,232,727 2,232,504
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $2,232,504)
2,232,504
Total Investments in Securities
(Cost $47,338,424)
63,597,310
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net   (16,940)
Net Assets $63,580,370
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Investments in derivatives
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts
Currency to
be sold
Currency to
be purchased
Counterparty Settlement
date
Unrealized
appreciation ($)
Unrealized
depreciation ($)
1,370,000 DKK 205,134 USD Morgan Stanley 09/11/2019 3,089
329,000 GBP 411,151 USD Morgan Stanley 09/11/2019 10,698
3,005,000 SEK 309,436 USD Morgan Stanley 09/11/2019 3,114
1,164,534 USD 1,664,000 AUD Morgan Stanley 09/11/2019 (43,669)
1,367,143 USD 1,797,000 CAD Morgan Stanley 09/11/2019 (17,282)
3,076,681 USD 2,753,000 EUR Morgan Stanley 09/11/2019 (49,320)
90,768 USD 9,820,000 JPY Morgan Stanley 09/11/2019 1,717
1,023,440 USD 1,206,829,000 KRW Morgan Stanley 09/11/2019 (26,753)
317,707 USD 439,000 SGD Morgan Stanley 09/11/2019 (1,342)
889,454 USD 27,556,000 TWD Morgan Stanley 09/11/2019 (11,073)
Total       18,618 (149,439)
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) Non-income producing investment.
(b) The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at August 31, 2019.
(c) As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the company’s outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the period ended August 31, 2019 are as follows:
    
Issuer Beginning
shares
Shares
purchased
Shares
sold
Ending
shares
Realized gain
(loss) —
affiliated
issuers ($)
Net change in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation) —
affiliated
issuers ($)
Dividends —
affiliated
issuers ($)
Value —
affiliated
issuers
at end of
period ($)
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 2.208%
  3,451,325 12,464,798 (13,683,396) 2,232,727 (10) 23,199 2,232,504
Abbreviation Legend
ADR American Depositary Receipt
Currency Legend
AUD Australian Dollar
CAD Canada Dollar
DKK Danish Krone
EUR Euro
GBP British Pound
JPY Japanese Yen
KRW South Korean Won
SEK Swedish Krona
SGD Singapore Dollar
TWD New Taiwan Dollar
USD US Dollar
Fair value measurements
The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund’s assumptions about the information market participants would use in
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Fair value measurements  (continued)
pricing an investment. An investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.
Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date. Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.
Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).
Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).
Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment’s fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.
Foreign equity securities actively traded in markets where there is a significant delay in the local close relative to the New York Stock Exchange are classified as Level 2. The values of these securities may include an adjustment to reflect the impact of significant market movements following the close of local trading, as described in Note 2 to the financial statements – Security valuation.
Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.
Under the direction of the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager’s Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager’s organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.
The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments at August 31, 2019:
  Level 1 ($) Level 2 ($) Level 3 ($) Total ($)
Investments in Securities        
Common Stocks        
Brazil 2,341,975 2,341,975
Canada 1,283,120 1,283,120
China 4,990,725 2,959,847 7,950,572
Denmark 1,094,306 1,094,306
India 1,599,752 1,599,752
Japan 3,244,647 3,244,647
Netherlands 401,720 401,720
Russian Federation 1,799,164 1,799,164
Sweden 1,315,572 1,315,572
Switzerland 2,167,234 2,167,234
United Kingdom 1,712,514 1,712,514
United States 35,493,213 961,017 36,454,230
Total Common Stocks 47,909,669 13,455,137 61,364,806
Money Market Funds 2,232,504 2,232,504
Total Investments in Securities 50,142,173 13,455,137 63,597,310
Investments in Derivatives        
Asset        
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts 18,618 18,618
Liability        
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (149,439) (149,439)
Total 50,142,173 13,324,316 63,466,489
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Fair value measurements  (continued)
See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.
The Fund’s assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security’s value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets. These assets include certain foreign securities for which a third party statistical pricing service may be employed for purposes of fair market valuation. The model utilized by such third party statistical pricing service takes into account a security’s correlation to available market data including, but not limited to, intraday index, ADR, and exchange-traded fund movements.
Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Assets  
Investments in securities, at value  
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $45,105,920) $61,364,806
Affiliated issuers (cost $2,232,504) 2,232,504
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts 18,618
Receivable for:  
Investments sold 223,803
Capital shares sold 301,335
Dividends 42,305
Foreign tax reclaims 25,255
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager 561
Prepaid expenses 2,907
Other assets 12,422
Total assets 64,224,516
Liabilities  
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts 149,439
Payable for:  
Investments purchased 3,566
Capital shares purchased 375,366
Management services fees 1,522
Distribution and/or service fees 405
Transfer agent fees 6,452
Compensation of board members 45,686
Compensation of chief compliance officer 8
Custodian fees 34,627
Other expenses 27,075
Total liabilities 644,146
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock $63,580,370
Represented by  
Paid in capital 46,437,605
Total distributable earnings (loss)   17,142,765
Total - representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock $63,580,370
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities  (continued)
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Class A  
Net assets $28,752,914
Shares outstanding 1,845,436
Net asset value per share $15.58
Maximum sales charge 5.75%
Maximum offering price per share (calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge for Class A shares) $16.53
Advisor Class  
Net assets $2,377,206
Shares outstanding 148,764
Net asset value per share $15.98
Class C  
Net assets $7,072,403
Shares outstanding 490,361
Net asset value per share $14.42
Institutional Class  
Net assets $20,297,272
Shares outstanding 1,269,803
Net asset value per share $15.98
Institutional 2 Class  
Net assets $474,884
Shares outstanding 29,615
Net asset value per share $16.04
Institutional 3 Class  
Net assets $3,875,042
Shares outstanding 243,783
Net asset value per share $15.90
Class R  
Net assets $730,649
Shares outstanding 48,093
Net asset value per share $15.19
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Net investment income  
Income:  
Dividends — unaffiliated issuers $178,459
Dividends — affiliated issuers 23,199
Foreign taxes withheld (6,383)
Total income 195,275
Expenses:  
Management services fees 291,775
Distribution and/or service fees  
Class A 37,390
Class C 39,832
Class R 1,801
Transfer agent fees  
Class A 18,844
Advisor Class 1,463
Class C 5,021
Institutional Class 13,418
Institutional 2 Class 182
Institutional 3 Class 200
Class R 453
Compensation of board members 8,817
Custodian fees 27,936
Printing and postage fees 10,566
Registration fees 50,256
Audit fees 15,702
Legal fees 4,311
Interest on interfund lending 532
Compensation of chief compliance officer 7
Other 6,294
Total expenses 534,800
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates (94,267)
Total net expenses 440,533
Net investment loss (245,258)
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net  
Net realized gain (loss) on:  
Investments — unaffiliated issuers 2,751,307
Investments — affiliated issuers (10)
Foreign currency translations (1,374)
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts (216,692)
Net realized gain 2,533,231
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments — unaffiliated issuers 34,941
Foreign currency translations (655)
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts (102,102)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) (67,816)
Net realized and unrealized gain 2,465,415
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations $2,220,157
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
  Six Months Ended
August 31, 2019
(Unaudited)
Year Ended
February 28, 2019
Operations    
Net investment loss $(245,258) $(660,287)
Net realized gain (loss) 2,533,231 (868,337)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) (67,816) (2,618,331)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 2,220,157 (4,146,955)
Distributions to shareholders    
Net investment income and net realized gains    
Class A (423,326)
Advisor Class (28,921)
Class C (138,792)
Institutional Class (268,712)
Institutional 2 Class (7,040)
Institutional 3 Class (59,867)
Class R (10,481)
Total distributions to shareholders   (937,139)
Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity (8,376,550) 7,274,607
Total increase (decrease) in net assets (6,156,393) 2,190,513
Net assets at beginning of period 69,736,763 67,546,250
Net assets at end of period $63,580,370 $69,736,763
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets   (continued)
  Six Months Ended Year Ended
  August 31, 2019 (Unaudited) February 28, 2019
  Shares Dollars ($) Shares Dollars ($)
Capital stock activity
Class A        
Subscriptions 97,427 1,513,100 983,343 15,734,358
Distributions reinvested 29,579 403,233
Redemptions (208,389) (3,267,406) (878,204) (13,747,889)
Net increase (decrease) (110,962) (1,754,306) 134,718 2,389,702
Advisor Class        
Subscriptions 38,860 626,166 83,522 1,267,634
Distributions reinvested 2,044 28,885
Redemptions (51,089) (809,460) (160,653) (2,614,768)
Net decrease (12,229) (183,294) (75,087) (1,318,249)
Class C        
Subscriptions 19,084 276,828 138,157 2,098,462
Distributions reinvested 10,422 132,600
Redemptions (130,674) (1,881,604) (309,247) (4,468,074)
Net decrease (111,590) (1,604,776) (160,668) (2,237,012)
Institutional Class        
Subscriptions 157,345 2,527,509 832,225 13,083,574
Distributions reinvested 17,575 243,368
Redemptions (420,364) (6,725,192) (367,086) (5,615,850)
Net increase (decrease) (263,019) (4,197,683) 482,714 7,711,092
Institutional 2 Class        
Subscriptions 19,318 306,961 31,966 540,045
Distributions reinvested 500 7,004
Redemptions (8,066) (128,665) (29,151) (453,364)
Net increase 11,252 178,296 3,315 93,685
Institutional 3 Class        
Subscriptions 16,765 263,953 130,022 2,126,582
Distributions reinvested 4,348 59,826
Redemptions (66,576) (1,061,502) (112,257) (1,760,265)
Net increase (decrease) (49,811) (797,549) 22,113 426,143
Class R        
Subscriptions 3,928 61,536 20,515 308,630
Distributions reinvested 792 10,421
Redemptions (5,238) (78,774) (8,536) (109,805)
Net increase (decrease) (1,310) (17,238) 12,771 209,246
Total net increase (decrease) (537,669) (8,376,550) 419,876 7,274,607
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights
The following table is intended to help you understand the Fund’s financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any. Total return and portfolio turnover are not annualized for periods of less than one year. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated without regard to purchase and sales transactions of short-term instruments and certain derivatives, if any. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.
  Net asset value,
beginning of
period
Net
investment
income
(loss)
Net
realized
and
unrealized
gain (loss)
Total from
investment
operations
Distributions
from net
realized
gains
Total
distributions to
shareholders
Class A
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $15.10 (0.06) 0.54 0.48
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $16.17 (0.14) (0.73) (0.87) (0.20) (0.20)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $12.44 (0.12) 3.85 3.73
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $11.14 (0.10) 2.16 2.06 (0.76) (0.76)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $13.58 (0.09) (2.12) (2.21) (0.23) (0.23)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $14.05 (0.06) 1.02 0.96 (1.43) (1.43)
Advisor Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $15.47 (0.04) 0.55 0.51
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $16.52 (0.10) (0.75) (0.85) (0.20) (0.20)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $12.67 (0.10) 3.95 3.85
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $11.31 (0.07) 2.19 2.12 (0.76) (0.76)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $13.75 (0.03) (2.18) (2.21) (0.23) (0.23)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $14.17 (0.02) 1.03 1.01 (1.43) (1.43)
Class C
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $14.03 (0.11) 0.50 0.39
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $15.16 (0.24) (0.69) (0.93) (0.20) (0.20)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $11.74 (0.21) 3.63 3.42
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $10.64 (0.18) 2.04 1.86 (0.76) (0.76)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $13.07 (0.18) (2.02) (2.20) (0.23) (0.23)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $13.67 (0.15) 0.98 0.83 (1.43) (1.43)
Institutional Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $15.48 (0.04) 0.54 0.50
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $16.52 (0.10) (0.74) (0.84) (0.20) (0.20)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $12.67 (0.08) 3.93 3.85
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $11.31 (0.07) 2.19 2.12 (0.76) (0.76)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $13.75 (0.05) (2.16) (2.21) (0.23) (0.23)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $14.17 (0.02) 1.03 1.01 (1.43) (1.43)
Institutional 2 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $15.52 (0.04) 0.56 0.52
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $16.57 (0.10) (0.75) (0.85) (0.20) (0.20)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $12.70 (0.08) 3.95 3.87
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $11.33 (0.06) 2.19 2.13 (0.76) (0.76)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $13.76 (0.06) (2.14) (2.20) (0.23) (0.23)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $14.17 (0.07) 1.09 1.02 (1.43) (1.43)
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights  (continued)
  Net
asset
value,
end of
period
Total
return
Total gross
expense
ratio to
average
net assets(a)
Total net
expense
ratio to
average
net assets(a),(b)
Net investment
income (loss)
ratio to
average
net assets
Portfolio
turnover
Net
assets,
end of
period
(000’s)
Class A
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $15.58 3.18% 1.62% (c),(d) 1.34% (c),(d) (0.76%) (c) 14% $28,753
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $15.10 (5.21%) 1.60% (d) 1.37% (d) (0.90%) 46% $29,548
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $16.17 29.98% 1.67% 1.38% (e) (0.83%) 48% $29,457
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $12.44 18.89% 1.60% 1.42% (0.80%) 27% $35,911
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $11.14 (16.49%) 1.57% 1.47% (0.71%) 154% $40,252
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $13.58 7.53% 1.71% (f) 1.49% (f) (0.44%) 98% $32,186
Advisor Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $15.98 3.30% 1.37% (c),(d) 1.09% (c),(d) (0.51%) (c) 14% $2,377
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $15.47 (4.98%) 1.34% (d) 1.12% (d) (0.63%) 46% $2,491
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $16.52 30.39% 1.44% 1.13% (e) (0.65%) 48% $3,899
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $12.67 19.15% 1.35% 1.17% (0.53%) 27% $1,484
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $11.31 (16.28%) 1.32% 1.22% (0.26%) 154% $1,451
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $13.75 7.83% 1.45% (f) 1.24% (f) (0.12%) 98% $3,917
Class C
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $14.42 2.78% 2.37% (c),(d) 2.09% (c),(d) (1.51%) (c) 14% $7,072
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $14.03 (5.95%) 2.34% (d) 2.12% (d) (1.64%) 46% $8,448
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $15.16 29.13% 2.43% 2.13% (e) (1.58%) 48% $11,558
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $11.74 17.86% 2.35% 2.17% (1.55%) 27% $10,718
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $10.64 (17.06%) 2.32% 2.22% (1.45%) 154% $13,111
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $13.07 6.74% 2.46% (f) 2.24% (f) (1.18%) 98% $9,521
Institutional Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $15.98 3.23% 1.37% (c),(d) 1.09% (c),(d) (0.50%) (c) 14% $20,297
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $15.48 (4.91%) 1.35% (d) 1.12% (d) (0.65%) 46% $23,722
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $16.52 30.39% 1.44% 1.13% (e) (0.58%) 48% $17,349
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $12.67 19.14% 1.35% 1.17% (0.57%) 27% $6,079
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $11.31 (16.29%) 1.32% 1.22% (0.39%) 154% $5,950
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $13.75 7.83% 1.44% (f) 1.24% (f) (0.12%) 98% $8,874
Institutional 2 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $16.04 3.35% 1.32% (c),(d) 1.04% (c),(d) (0.46%) (c) 14% $475
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $15.52 (4.96%) 1.28% (d) 1.08% (d) (0.60%) 46% $285
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $16.57 30.47% 1.37% 1.09% (0.54%) 48% $249
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $12.70 19.20% 1.26% 1.10% (0.48%) 27% $223
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $11.33 (16.20%) 1.21% 1.14% (0.47%) 154% $194
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $13.76 7.90% 1.37% (f) 1.18% (f) (0.55%) 98% $51
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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  Net asset value,
beginning of
period
Net
investment
income
(loss)
Net
realized
and
unrealized
gain (loss)
Total from
investment
operations
Distributions
from net
realized
gains
Total
distributions to
shareholders
Institutional 3 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $15.38 (0.03) 0.55 0.52
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $16.41 (0.09) (0.74) (0.83) (0.20) (0.20)
Year Ended 2/28/2018(g) $12.70 (0.11) 3.82 3.71
Class R
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $14.75 (0.08) 0.52 0.44
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $15.83 (0.17) (0.71) (0.88) (0.20) (0.20)
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $12.21 (0.15) 3.77 3.62
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $10.97 (0.13) 2.13 2.00 (0.76) (0.76)
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $13.41 (0.12) (2.09) (2.21) (0.23) (0.23)
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $13.92 (0.06) 0.98 0.92 (1.43) (1.43)
    
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund’s reported expense ratios.
(b) Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Ratios include interfund lending expense which is less than 0.01%.
(e) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(f) Ratios include line of credit interest expense which is less than 0.01%.
(g) Institutional 3 Class shares commenced operations on March 1, 2017. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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  Net
asset
value,
end of
period
Total
return
Total gross
expense
ratio to
average
net assets(a)
Total net
expense
ratio to
average
net assets(a),(b)
Net investment
income (loss)
ratio to
average
net assets
Portfolio
turnover
Net
assets,
end of
period
(000’s)
Institutional 3 Class
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $15.90 3.38% 1.25% (c),(d) 0.98% (c),(d) (0.40%) (c) 14% $3,875
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $15.38 (4.89%) 1.23% (d) 1.02% (d) (0.55%) 46% $4,516
Year Ended 2/28/2018(g) $16.41 29.21% 1.32% 1.03% (0.71%) 48% $4,454
Class R
Six Months Ended 8/31/2019 (Unaudited) $15.19 2.98% 1.87% (c),(d) 1.59% (c),(d) (1.00%) (c) 14% $731
Year Ended 2/28/2019 $14.75 (5.38%) 1.85% (d) 1.62% (d) (1.16%) 46% $728
Year Ended 2/28/2018 $15.83 29.65% 1.93% 1.63% (e) (1.08%) 48% $580
Year Ended 2/28/2017 $12.21 18.63% 1.85% 1.67% (1.08%) 27% $647
Year Ended 2/29/2016 $10.97 (16.70%) 1.82% 1.72% (0.93%) 154% $543
Year Ended 2/28/2015 $13.41 7.30% 1.92% (f) 1.75% (f) (0.41%) 98% $647
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Notes to Financial Statements
August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Note 1. Organization
Columbia Select Global Growth Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust.
Fund shares
The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers each of the share classes listed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by the Trust’s organizational documents or by law. Each share class has its own expense and sales charge structure. Different share classes may have different minimum initial investment amounts and pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of distributing such share classes vary. Distributions to shareholders in a liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class.
As described in the Fund’s prospectus, Class A and Class C shares are offered to the general public for investment. Advisor Class, Institutional Class, Institutional 2 Class, Institutional 3 Class and Class R shares are available for purchase through authorized investment professionals to omnibus retirement plans or to institutional and to certain other investors as also described in the Fund’s prospectus. Class C shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 10 years.
Note 2. Summary of significant accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies (ASC 946). The financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security valuation
All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange. Equity securities are valued at the official closing price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets.
Foreign equity securities are valued based on the closing price on the foreign exchange in which such securities are primarily traded. If any foreign equity security closing prices are not readily available, the securities are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are determined at the scheduled closing time of the New York Stock Exchange. Many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange; therefore, the closing prices for securities in such markets or on such exchanges may not fully reflect events that occur after such close but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange. In those situations, foreign securities will be fair valued pursuant to a policy adopted by the Board of Trustees. Under the policy, the Fund may utilize a third party pricing service to determine these fair values. The third-party pricing service takes into account multiple factors, including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange or market, to determine a good faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.
Investments in open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at their latest net asset value.
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Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are marked-to-market based upon foreign currency exchange rates provided by a pricing service.
Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reflective of market value or reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the quoted or published price for the security.
The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.
GAAP requires disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category. This information is disclosed following the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.
Foreign currency transactions and translations
The values of all assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are generally translated into U.S. dollars at exchange rates determined at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions and translations include gains (losses) arising from the fluctuation in exchange rates between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, gains (losses) arising from the disposition of foreign currency and currency gains (losses) between the accrual and payment dates on dividends, interest income and foreign withholding taxes.
For financial statement purposes, the Fund does not distinguish that portion of gains (losses) on investments which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is due to changes in market prices of the investments. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments in the Statement of Operations.
Derivative instruments
The Fund invests in certain derivative instruments, as detailed below, to meet its investment objectives. Derivatives are instruments whose values depend on, or are derived from, in whole or in part, the value of one or more securities, currencies, commodities, indices, or other assets or instruments. Derivatives may be used to increase investment flexibility (including to maintain cash reserves while maintaining desired exposure to certain assets), for risk management (hedging) purposes, to facilitate trading, to reduce transaction costs and to pursue higher investment returns. The Fund may also use derivative instruments to mitigate certain investment risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. Derivatives may involve various risks, including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligations under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market (making it difficult for the Fund to sell or terminate, including at favorable prices) and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amount shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The notional amounts of derivative instruments, if applicable, are not recorded in the financial statements.
A derivative instrument may suffer a marked-to-market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform its obligations under the contract. The Fund’s risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on over-the-counter derivatives is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized gain netted against any collateral held by the Fund and the amount of any variation margin held by the counterparty, plus any replacement costs or related amounts. With exchange-traded or centrally cleared derivatives, there is reduced counterparty credit risk to the Fund since the clearinghouse or central counterparty (CCP) provides some protection in the case of clearing member default. The clearinghouse or CCP stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, additional counterparty credit risk is failure of the clearinghouse or CCP. However, credit risk still exists in exchange-traded or centrally cleared derivatives with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a broker’s customer account. While brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the broker for all its clients, U.S. bankruptcy laws will typically allocate that shortfall on a pro-rata basis across all the broker’s customers (including the Fund), potentially resulting in losses to the Fund.
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August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (ISDA Master Agreement) or similar agreement with its derivatives contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is an agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs over-the-counter derivatives and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Fund may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative instrument’s payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of default (close-out netting), including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. Note, however, that bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset or netting in bankruptcy, insolvency or other events.
Collateral (margin) requirements differ by type of derivative. Margin requirements are established by the clearinghouse or CCP for exchange-traded and centrally cleared derivatives. Brokers can ask for margin in excess of the minimum in certain circumstances. Collateral terms are contract specific for over-the-counter derivatives. For over-the-counter derivatives traded under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the marked-to-market amount for each transaction under such agreement and comparing that amount to the value of any variation margin currently pledged by the Fund and/or the counterparty. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a party has to exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold (e.g., $250,000) before a transfer has to be made. To the extent amounts due to the Fund from its counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty nonperformance. The Fund may also pay interest expense on cash collateral received from the broker. Any interest expense paid by the Fund is shown on the Statement of Operations. The Fund attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by only entering into agreements with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties.
Certain ISDA Master Agreements allow counterparties of over-the-counter derivatives transactions to terminate derivatives contracts prior to maturity in the event the Fund’s net asset value declines by a stated percentage over a specified time period or if the Fund fails to meet certain terms of the ISDA Master Agreement, which would cause the Fund to accelerate payment of any net liability owed to the counterparty. The Fund also has termination rights if the counterparty fails to meet certain terms of the ISDA Master Agreement. In determining whether to exercise such termination rights, the Fund would consider, in addition to counterparty credit risk, whether termination would result in a net liability owed from the counterparty.
For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are over-the-counter agreements between two parties to buy and sell a currency at a set price on a future date. The Fund utilized forward foreign currency exchange contracts to hedge the currency exposure associated with some or all of the Fund’s securities, to shift investment exposure from one currency to another, to shift U.S. dollar exposure to achieve a representative weighted mix of major currencies in its benchmark and to recover an underweight country exposure in its portfolio. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods.
The values of forward foreign currency exchange contracts fluctuate daily with changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Changes in the value of these contracts are recorded as unrealized appreciation or depreciation until the contract is exercised or has expired. The Fund will realize a gain or loss when the forward foreign currency exchange contract is closed or expires. Non-deliverable forward foreign currency exchange contracts are settled with the counterparty in U.S. dollars without delivery of foreign currency.
The use of forward foreign currency exchange contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the prices of the Fund’s portfolio securities. The risks of forward foreign currency exchange contracts include movement in the values of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar (or other foreign currencies) and the possibility that counterparties will not complete their contractual obligations, which may be in excess of the amount reflected, if any, in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
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August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Effects of derivative transactions in the financial statements
The following tables are intended to provide additional information about the effect of derivatives on the financial statements of the Fund, including: the fair value of derivatives by risk category and the location of those fair values in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities; and the impact of derivative transactions over the period in the Statement of Operations, including realized and unrealized gains (losses). The derivative instrument schedules following the Portfolio of Investments present additional information regarding derivative instruments outstanding at the end of the period, if any.
The following table is a summary of the fair value of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) at August 31, 2019:
  Asset derivatives  
Risk exposure
category
Statement
of assets and liabilities
location
Fair value ($)
Foreign exchange risk Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts 18,618
    
  Liability derivatives  
Risk exposure
category
Statement
of assets and liabilities
location
Fair value ($)
Foreign exchange risk Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts 149,439
The following table indicates the effect of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) in the Statement of Operations for the six months ended August 31, 2019:
Amount of realized gain (loss) on derivatives recognized in income
Risk exposure category           Forward
foreign
currency
exchange
contracts
($)
Foreign exchange risk           (216,692)
 
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives recognized in income
Risk exposure category           Forward
foreign
currency
exchange
contracts
($)
Foreign exchange risk           (102,102)
The following table is a summary of the average outstanding volume by derivative instrument for the six months ended August 31, 2019:
Derivative instrument Average unrealized
appreciation ($)*
Average unrealized
depreciation ($)*
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts 14,880 (117,405)
    
* Based on the ending quarterly outstanding amounts for the six months ended August 31, 2019.
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Offsetting of assets and liabilities
The following table presents the Fund’s gross and net amount of assets and liabilities available for offset under netting arrangements as well as any related collateral received or pledged by the Fund as of August 31, 2019:
  Morgan
Stanley ($)
Total ($)
Assets    
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts 18,618 18,618
Liabilities    
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts 149,439 149,439
Total financial and derivative net assets (130,821) (130,821)
Total collateral received (pledged) (a) - -
Net amount (b) (130,821) (130,821)
    
(a) In some instances, the actual collateral received and/or pledged may be more than the amount shown due to overcollateralization.
(b) Represents the net amount due from/(to) counterparties in the event of default.
Security transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
Income recognition
Corporate actions and dividend income are generally recorded net of any non-reclaimable tax withholdings, on the ex-dividend date or upon receipt of ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign securities.
The Fund may receive distributions from holdings in equity securities, business development companies (BDCs), exchange-traded funds (ETFs), limited partnerships (LPs), other regulated investment companies (RICs), and real estate investment trusts (REITs), which report information on the tax character of their distributions annually. These distributions are allocated to dividend income, capital gain and return of capital based on actual information reported. Return of capital is recorded as a reduction of the cost basis of securities held. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, return of capital is recorded as a realized gain. With respect to REITs, to the extent actual information has not yet been reported, estimates for return of capital are made by the Fund’s management. Management’s estimates are subsequently adjusted when the actual character of the distributions is disclosed by the REITs, which could result in a proportionate change in return of capital to shareholders.
Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost basis if the Fund still owns the applicable securities on the payment date. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.
Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.
Determination of class net asset value
All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
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Federal income tax status
The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its investment company taxable income and net capital gain, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its ordinary income, capital gain net income and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
Foreign taxes
The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue such taxes and recoveries, as applicable, based upon its current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.
Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level, based on statutory rates. The Fund accrues for such foreign taxes on realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction, as applicable. The amount, if any, is disclosed as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Distributions to shareholders
Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid semi-annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Guarantees and indemnifications
Under the Trust’s organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund’s contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.
Recent accounting pronouncement
Accounting Standards Update 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement
In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2018-13 Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019 and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. After evaluation, management determined to adopt the ASU effective for the period ended August 31, 2019 and all subsequent periods. As a result of the amendments, management implemented disclosure changes which include removal of the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, removal of the policy for the timing of transfers between levels, removal of the description of the Level 3 valuation processes, as well as modifications to the measurement uncertainty disclosure.
Note 3. Fees and other transactions with affiliates
Management services fees
The Fund has entered into a Management Agreement with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial). Under the Management Agreement, the Investment Manager provides the Fund with investment research and advice, as well as administrative and accounting services. The management services fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund’s daily net assets that declines from 0.87% to 0.67% as the Fund’s net assets increase. The annualized effective management services fee rate for the six months ended August 31, 2019 was 0.87% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
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Compensation of board members
Members of the Board of Trustees who are not officers or employees of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Deferred Plan), these members of the Board of Trustees may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund’s liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. All amounts payable under the Deferred Plan constitute a general unsecured obligation of the Fund.
Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer
The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. As disclosed in the Statement of Operations, a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s total compensation is allocated to the Fund, along with other allocations to affiliated registered investment companies managed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates, based on relative net assets.
Transfer agency fees
Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc. (DST) to serve as sub-transfer agent. The Transfer Agent pays the fees of DST for services as sub-transfer agent and DST is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).
The Fund pays the Transfer Agent a monthly transfer agency fee based on the number or the average value of accounts, depending on the type of account. In addition, the Fund pays the Transfer Agent a fee for shareholder services based on the number of accounts or on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund’s shares maintained in omnibus accounts up to the lesser of the amount charged by the financial intermediary or a cap established by the Board of Trustees from time to time.
The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from the Fund for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees. Total transfer agency fees for Institutional 2 Class and Institutional 3 Class shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.07% and 0.02%, respectively, of the average daily net assets attributable to each share class.
For the six months ended August 31, 2019, the Fund’s annualized effective transfer agency fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:
  Effective rate (%)
Class A 0.13
Advisor Class 0.13
Class C 0.13
Institutional Class 0.13
Institutional 2 Class 0.07
Institutional 3 Class 0.01
Class R 0.13
An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class’s initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agency fees. These minimum account balance fees are remitted to the Fund and recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended August 31, 2019, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Fund.
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Distribution and service fees
The Fund has entered into an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. The Board of Trustees has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.
Under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly combined distribution and service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares of the Fund. Also under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares of the Fund and a monthly distribution fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rates of 0.75% and 0.50% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C and Class R shares of the Fund, respectively.
Sales charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC), received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares for the six months ended August 31, 2019, if any, are listed below:
  Front End (%) CDSC (%) Amount ($)
Class A 5.75 0.50 - 1.00 (a) 17,903
Class C 1.00 (b) 92
    
(a) This charge is imposed on certain investments of between $1 million and $50 million redeemed within 18 months after purchase, as follows: 1.00% if redeemed within 12 months after purchase, and 0.50% if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase, with certain limited exceptions.
(b) This charge applies to redemptions within 12 months after purchase, with certain limited exceptions.
The Fund’s other share classes are not subject to sales charges.
Expenses waived/reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates
The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the period(s) disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees, so that the Fund’s net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund’s custodian, do not exceed the following annual rate(s) as a percentage of the class’ average daily net assets:
  July 1, 2019
through
June 30, 2020
Prior to
July 1, 2019
Class A 1.28% 1.37%
Advisor Class 1.03 1.12
Class C 2.03 2.12
Institutional Class 1.03 1.12
Institutional 2 Class 0.97 1.07
Institutional 3 Class 0.91 1.01
Class R 1.53 1.62
Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, infrequent and/or unusual expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board of Trustees. This
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agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from the Investment Manager, certain of its affiliates and the Fund. Any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed under the expense reimbursement arrangements described above are not recoverable by the Investment Manager or its affiliates in future periods.
Note 4. Federal tax information
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.
At August 31, 2019, the approximate cost of all investments for federal income tax purposes and the aggregate gross approximate unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:
Federal
tax cost ($)
Gross unrealized
appreciation ($)
Gross unrealized
(depreciation) ($)
Net unrealized
appreciation ($)
47,338,000 18,518,000 (2,390,000) 16,128,000
Tax cost of investments and unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) may also include timing differences that do not constitute adjustments to tax basis.
Under current tax rules, regulated investment companies can elect to treat certain late-year ordinary losses incurred and post-October capital losses (capital losses realized after October 31) as arising on the first day of the following taxable year. The Fund will elect to treat the following late-year ordinary losses and post-October capital losses at February 28, 2019 as arising on March 1, 2019.
Late year
ordinary losses ($)
Post-October
capital losses ($)
129,111 963,235
Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions in the Fund that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management’s conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Note 5. Portfolio information
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term investments and derivatives, if any, aggregated to $8,885,562 and $16,070,066, respectively, for the six months ended August 31, 2019. The amount of purchase and sale activity impacts the portfolio turnover rate reported in the Financial Highlights.
Note 6. Affiliated money market fund
The Fund invests in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds (the Affiliated MMF). The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as Dividends - affiliated issuers in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the Affiliated MMF. The Affiliated MMF prices its shares with a floating net asset value. In addition, the Board of Trustees of the Affiliated MMF may impose a fee on redemptions (sometimes referred to as a liquidity fee) or temporarily suspend redemptions (sometimes referred to as imposing a redemption gate) in the event its liquidity falls below regulatory limits.
Note 7. Interfund lending
Pursuant to an exemptive order granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund participates in a program (the Interfund Program) allowing each participating Columbia Fund (each, a Participating Fund) to lend money directly to and, except for closed-end funds and money market funds, borrow money directly from other Participating Funds for temporary purposes. The amounts eligible for borrowing and lending under the Interfund Program are subject to certain restrictions.
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August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Interfund loans are subject to the risk that the borrowing fund could be unable to repay the loan when due, and a delay in repayment to the lending fund could result in lost opportunities and/or additional lending costs. The exemptive order is subject to conditions intended to mitigate conflicts of interest arising from the Investment Manager’s relationship with each Participating Fund.
The Fund’s activity in the Interfund Program during the six months ended August 31, 2019 was as follows:
Borrower or lender Average loan
balance ($)
Weighted average
interest rate (%)
Days
outstanding
Borrower 1,083,333 2.94 6
Interest expense incurred by the Fund is recorded as Interfund lending in the Statement of Operations. The Fund had no outstanding interfund loans at August 31, 2019.
Note 8. Line of credit
The Fund has access to a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by Citibank, N.A., HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager or an affiliated investment manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $1 billion. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the federal funds effective rate, (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate and (iii) the overnight bank funding rate, plus in each case, 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the unused amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.15% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations. This agreement expires annually in December unless extended or renewed.
The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended August 31, 2019.
Note 9. Significant risks
Consumer discretionary sector risk
The Fund may be more susceptible to the particular risks that may affect companies in the consumer discretionary sector than if it were invested in a wider variety of companies in unrelated sectors. Companies in the consumer discretionary sector are subject to certain risks, including fluctuations in the performance of the overall domestic and international economy, interest rate changes, increased competition and consumer confidence. Performance of such companies may be affected by factors including reduced disposable household income, reduced consumer spending, changing demographics and consumer tastes.
Foreign securities and emerging market countries risk
Investing in foreign securities may involve certain risks not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities, such as increased currency volatility and risks associated with political, regulatory, economic, social, diplomatic and other conditions or events occurring in the country or region, which may result in significant market volatility. In addition, certain foreign securities may not be as liquid as U.S. securities. Investing in emerging markets may increase these risks and expose the Fund to elevated risks associated with increased inflation, deflation or currency devaluation. To the extent that the Fund concentrates its investment exposure to any one or a few specific countries, the Fund will be particularly susceptible to the risks associated with the conditions, events or other factors impacting those countries or regions and may, therefore, have a greater risk than that of a fund that is more geographically diversified.
Shareholder concentration risk
At August 31, 2019, affiliated shareholders of record owned 58.7% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund. In the case of a large redemption, the Fund may be forced to sell investments at inopportune times, including its
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August 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
liquid positions, which may result in Fund losses and the Fund holding a higher percentage of less liquid positions. Large redemptions could result in decreased economies of scale and increased operating expenses for non-redeeming Fund shareholders.
Technology and technology-related investment risk
The Fund may be more susceptible to the particular risks that may affect companies in the information technology sector, as well as other technology-related sectors (collectively, the technology sectors) than if it were invested in a wider variety of companies in unrelated sectors. Companies in the technology sectors are subject to certain risks, including the risk that new services, equipment or technologies will not be accepted by consumers and businesses or will become rapidly obsolete. Performance of such companies may be affected by factors including obtaining and protecting patents (or the failure to do so) and significant competitive pressures, including aggressive pricing of their products or services, new market entrants, competition for market share and short product cycles due to an accelerated rate of technological developments. Such competitive pressures may lead to limited earnings and/or falling profit margins. As a result, the value of their securities may fall or fail to rise. In addition, many technology sector companies have limited operating histories and prices of these companies’ securities historically have been more volatile than other securities, especially over the short term.
Note 10. Subsequent events
Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
Note 11. Information regarding pending and settled legal proceedings
Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Fund is not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund. Ameriprise Financial is required to make quarterly (10-Q), annual (10-K) and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased Fund redemptions, reduced sale of Fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Fund. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.
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 Approval of Management Agreement
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (Columbia Threadneedle or the Investment Manager, and together with its domestic and global affiliates, Columbia Threadneedle Investments), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), serves as the investment manager to Columbia Select Global Growth Fund (the Fund). Under a management agreement (the Management Agreement), Columbia Threadneedle provides investment advice and other services to the Fund and other funds distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (collectively, the Funds).
On an annual basis, the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the Board), including the independent Board members (the Independent Trustees), considers renewal of the Management Agreement. Columbia Threadneedle prepared detailed reports for the Board and its Contracts Committee in November 2018 and January, March, April and June 2019, including reports providing the results of analyses performed by an independent organization, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (Broadridge), and a comprehensive response to items of information requested by independent legal counsel to the Independent Trustees (Independent Legal Counsel) in a letter to the Investment Manager, to assist the Board in making this determination. Many of the materials presented at these meetings were first supplied in draft form to designated independent Board representatives, i.e., Independent Legal Counsel, Fund Counsel, the Chair of the Board (who is an Independent Trustee) and the Chair of the Contracts Committee (who is an Independent Trustee), and the final materials were revised to include information reflective of discussion and subsequent requests made by the Contracts Committee. In addition, throughout the year, the Board (or its committees) regularly meets with portfolio management teams and senior management personnel and reviews information prepared by Columbia Threadneedle addressing the services Columbia Threadneedle provides and Fund performance. The Board also accords appropriate weight to the work, deliberations and conclusions of the various committees, such as the Contracts Committee, the Investment Review Committee, the Audit Committee and the Compliance Committee in determining whether to continue the Management Agreement.
The Board, at its June 17-19, 2019 in-person Board meeting (the June Meeting), considered the renewal of the Management Agreement for an additional one-year term. At the June Meeting, Independent Legal Counsel reviewed with the Independent Trustees various factors relevant to the Board’s consideration of management agreements and the Board’s legal responsibilities related to such consideration. Following an analysis and discussion of the factors identified below, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, approved the renewal of the Management Agreement.
Nature, extent and quality of services provided by Columbia Threadneedle
The Board analyzed various reports and presentations it had received detailing the services performed by Columbia Threadneedle, as well as its history, reputation, expertise, resources and capabilities, and the qualifications of its personnel.
The Board specifically considered the many developments during recent years concerning the services provided by Columbia Threadneedle, including, in particular, the organization and depth of the equity and credit research departments. The Board further observed the enhancements to the investment risk management department’s processes, systems and oversight, over the past several years, as well as planned 2019 initiatives. The Board also took into account the broad scope of services provided by Columbia Threadneedle to each Fund, including, among other services, investment, risk and compliance oversight. The Board also took into account the information it received concerning Columbia Threadneedle’s ability to attract and retain key portfolio management personnel and that it has sufficient resources to provide competitive and adequate compensation to investment personnel.
In connection with the Board’s evaluation of the overall package of services provided by Columbia Threadneedle, the Board also considered the nature, quality and range of administrative services provided to the Fund by Columbia Threadneedle, as well as the achievements in 2018 in the performance of administrative services, and noted the various enhancements anticipated for 2019. In evaluating the quality of services provided under the Management Agreement, the Board also took into account the organization and strength of the Fund’s and its service providers’ compliance programs. In addition, the Board reviewed the financial condition of Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates and each entity’s ability to carry out its responsibilities under the Management Agreement and the Fund’s other service agreements with affiliates of Ameriprise Financial, observing the financial strength of Ameriprise Financial, with its relatively strong cash position and solid balance sheet.
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The Board also discussed the acceptability of the terms of the Management Agreement (including the relatively broad scope of services required to be performed by Columbia Threadneedle), noting that no material changes are proposed from the form of agreement previously approved. They also noted the wide array of legal and compliance services provided to the Funds under the Management Agreement. It was also observed that the services being performed under the Management Agreement were of a reasonably high quality.
Based on the foregoing, and based on other information received (both oral and written, including the information on investment performance referenced below) and other considerations, the Board concluded that Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates are in a position to continue to provide a high quality and level of services to the Fund.
Investment performance
For purposes of evaluating the nature, extent and quality of services provided under the Management Agreement, the Board carefully reviewed the investment performance of the Fund. In this regard, the Board considered detailed reports providing the results of analyses performed by an independent organization showing, for various periods (including since manager inception): the performance of the Fund, the performance of a benchmark index, the percentage ranking of the Fund among its comparison group, the product score of the Fund (taking into account performance relative to peers and benchmarks) and the net assets of the Fund. The Board observed that the Fund’s investment performance was understandable in light of the particular management style involved and the particular market environment.
Comparative fees, costs of services provided and the profits realized by Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund
The Board reviewed comparative fees and the costs of services provided under the Management Agreement. The Board members considered detailed comparative information set forth in an annual report on fees and expenses, including, among other things, data (based on analyses conducted by an independent organization) showing a comparison of the Fund’s expenses with median expenses paid by funds in its comparative peer universe, as well as data showing the Fund’s contribution to Columbia Threadneedle’s profitability.
The Board considered the reports of its independent fee consultant, JDL Consultants, LLC (JDL), which assisted in the Board’s analysis of the Funds’ performance and expenses, the reasonableness of Columbia Threadneedle’s profitability, particularly in comparison to industry competitors, the reasonableness of the Funds’ fee rates, and JDL’s conclusion that the management fees being charged to the Fund are reasonable. The Board accorded particular weight to the notion that the primary objective of the level of fees is to achieve a rational pricing model applied consistently across the various product lines in the Fund family, while assuring that the overall fees for each Fund (with certain defined exceptions) are generally in line with the "pricing philosophy" currently in effect (i.e., that Fund total expense ratios, in general, approximate or are lower than the median expense ratios of funds in the same Lipper comparison universe). The Board took into account that the Fund’s total expense ratio (after considering proposed expense caps/waivers) approximated the peer universe’s median expense ratio. Based on its review, the Board concluded that the Fund’s management fee was fair and reasonable in light of the extent and quality of services that the Fund receives.
The Board also considered the profitability of Columbia Threadneedle and its affiliates in connection with Columbia Threadneedle providing management services to the Fund. In this regard, the Independent Trustees referred to their detailed analysis of the Profitability Report, discussing the profitability to Columbia Threadneedle and Ameriprise Financial from managing, operating and distributing the Funds. The Board considered that in 2018 the Board had concluded that 2017 profitability was reasonable and that the 2019 information shows that the profitability generated by Columbia Threadneedle in 2018 only slightly increased from 2017 levels. The Board also noted JDL’s report and its conclusion that 2018 Columbia Threadneedle profitability relative to industry competitors was reasonable. It also took into account the indirect economic benefits flowing to Columbia Threadneedle or its affiliates in connection with managing or distributing the Funds, such as the enhanced ability to offer various other financial products to Ameriprise Financial customers, soft dollar benefits and overall reputational advantages. The Board noted that the fees paid by the Fund should permit the Investment Manager to offer competitive compensation to its personnel, make necessary investments in its business and earn an appropriate profit. The Board concluded that profitability levels were reasonable.
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Economies of scale to be realized
The Board also considered the economies of scale that might be realized by the Fund as its net asset level grows and took note of the extent to which Fund shareholders might also benefit from such growth. In this regard, the Board took into account that management fees decline as Fund assets exceed various breakpoints, all of which have not been surpassed. The Board concluded that the breakpoints in the management fee rate schedule satisfactorily provides for the sharing of economies of scale, as they allow for adequate opportunity for shareholders to realize benefits (fee breaks) as Fund assets grow.
Based on the foregoing, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, concluded that the management fees were fair and reasonable in light of the extent and quality of services provided. In reaching this conclusion, no single factor was determinative. On June 19, 2019, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, approved the renewal of the Management Agreement.
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Columbia Select Global Growth Fund
P.O. Box 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
  
Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the Fund, go to
columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments (Columbia Threadneedle) is the global brand name of the Columbia and Threadneedle group of companies. All rights reserved.
© 2019 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/
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Item 2. Code of Ethics.

Not applicable for semiannual reports.

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

Not applicable for semiannual reports.

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

Not applicable for semiannual reports.

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

Not applicable.

Item 6. Investments

 

  (a)

The registrant’s “Schedule I – Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers” (as set forth in 17 CFR 210.12-12) is included in Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.

 

  (b)

Not applicable.

Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable.

Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable.

Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

Not applicable.


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Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

There were no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of directors.

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

 

  (a)

The registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, based on their evaluation of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report, have concluded that such controls and procedures are adequately designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the registrant in Form N-CSR is accumulated and communicated to the registrant’s management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

  (b)

There was no change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Item 12. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies

Not applicable.

Item 13. Exhibits.

(a)(1) Code of ethics required to be disclosed under Item 2 of Form N-CSR: Not applicable for semiannual reports.

(a)(2) Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)) attached hereto as Exhibit 99.CERT.

(a)(3) Not applicable.

(b) Certification pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)) attached hereto as Exhibit 99.906CERT.


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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.

 

(registrant)  

                                           Columbia Funds Series Trust                                               

 

By (Signature and Title)  

                     /s/ Christopher O. Petersen                                                   

  Christopher O. Petersen, President and Principal Executive Officer

 

Date  

                                                     October 23, 2019                                                                    

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

By (Signature and Title)  

                     /s/ Christopher O. Petersen                                                   

  Christopher O. Petersen, President and Principal Executive Officer

 

Date  

                                                     October 23, 2019                                                                    

 

By (Signature and Title)  

                    /s/ Michael G. Clarke                                                             

                      Michael G. Clarke, Chief Financial Officer

 

Date  

                                                     October 23, 2019