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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 4, 2021

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF

REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number: 811-04556

TRANSAMERICA FUNDS

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

1801 California St., Suite 5200, Denver, CO 80202

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code: 1-888-233-4339

Erin D. Nelson, Esq. 1801 California St., Suite 5200, Denver, CO 80202

(Name and Address of Agent for Service)

Date of fiscal year end:      October 31

Date of reporting period:    November 1, 2019 – October 31, 2020


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Report(s) to Shareholders.

The Annual Report is attached.


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TRANSAMERICA FUNDS

 

ANNUAL REPORT

 

 

OCTOBER 31, 2020

 

 

 

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Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the funds intend to no longer mail paper copies of the funds’ shareholder reports, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from a fund or your financial intermediary (such as broker-dealer or bank). Instead, the reports will be made available on a website and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.

If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically (“e-delivery”), 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 a fund electronically anytime by contacting your financial intermediary or, if you are a direct shareholder with a fund, by calling 1-888-233-4339.

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 to receive paper copies of your shareholder reports where a fund is held through that intermediary. If you are a direct shareholder with a fund, you can call 1-888-233-4339 to let the fund know you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. That election will apply to all Transamerica funds held directly with the fund complex.

Customer Service: 1-888-233-4339

1801 California St., Suite 5200 Denver, CO 80202

Distributor: Transamerica Capital, Inc.

www.transamerica.com

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Shareholder Letter

     1  

Disclosure of Expenses

     2  

Manager Commentary and Schedules of Investments

  

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative Portfolio

     4  

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Growth Portfolio

     9  

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth Portfolio

     14  

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Portfolio

     20  

Transamerica Asset Allocation Intermediate Horizon

     26  

Transamerica Asset Allocation Long Horizon

     29  

Transamerica Asset Allocation Short Horizon

     32  

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

     35  

Statements of Operations

     37  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     39  

Financial Highlights

     44  

Notes to Financial Statements

     55  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     67  

Supplemental Information

     68  

Approval of Management and Sub-Advisory Agreements

     69  

Management of the Trust

     77  

Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures and Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

     84  

Notice of Privacy Policy

     85  

Authorized for distribution only when accompanied or preceded by a prospectus. Investors should carefully consider a fund’s investment goals, risks, charges and expenses before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information; please read it carefully before investing.

 

 

Transamerica Funds   Annual Report 2020


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Dear Shareholder,

On behalf of Transamerica Funds, we would like to thank you for your continued support and confidence in our products as we look forward to continuing to serve you and your financial professional in the future. We value the trust you have placed in us.

This annual report is provided to you to show the investments of your Fund(s) during the fiscal year. The Securities and Exchange Commission currently requires that annual and semi-annual reports be sent to all shareholders, and we believe it to be an important part of the investment process. This report provides detailed information about your Fund(s) for the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020.

We believe it is important to understand market conditions over the last fiscal year of the Funds to provide a context for reading this report. As the period began markets were exhibiting strength as the economy was reflecting the lowest unemployment rates in more than a half-century. In addition, wage growth was rising, inflation was benign, consumer spending was strong and the U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) had just concluded a series of three rate cuts, taking the Fed Funds rate down to a lower bound of 1.50%. For these reasons, among others, many investors looked ahead to the year of 2020 with a sense of optimism.

By February of 2020, markets were digesting headlines about a rapidly spreading respiratory virus in China, and fears of its global transmission began to rattle markets. While equity markets peaked at record highs toward the end of the February, it soon became clear that COVID-19 cases were expanding internationally and there would be dramatically negative economic impacts. A nationwide lockdown quickly went into effect by the middle of March, and while the Fed slashed short term rates to zero, this could not prevent widespread selling across the stock and credit markets resulting in the fastest 35% decline in the history of the S&P 500® Index by the final week of March. International markets saw similar declines with the MSCI EAFE Index losing approximately one-third of its value. Credit spreads more than tripled, and long-term Treasury yields collapsed as the 10-year bond yield dropped to an all-time low of 0.54%.

Throughout the spring of 2020, the U.S. economy experienced its worst economic contraction since the Great Depression as more than twenty million jobs were lost in the month of April and second quarter gross domestic product (“GDP”) plummeted by an annualized rate of -31%. However, as the Fed quickly implemented unprecedented amounts of large scale asset purchases and credit support, and Congress passed the Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Stimulus Act (“CARES”) providing more than $2 trillion to businesses and families, the markets began to see a recovery on the horizon.

By June 2020, with virus case growth having declined, most states had loosened business shutdowns and social distancing requirements, and with pent-up demand from the earlier months now being combined with lower interest rates and market liquidity, GDP came roaring back in the third quarter to reach its highest rate of growth ever. Markets reacted accordingly as the S&P 500® Index regained its pre-virus high by the end of August. International markets also recovered as their economies opened more and global central banks such as the European Central Bank (“ECB”) also applied high degrees of monetary stimulus, however, they were unable to recover to pre-pandemic levels.

While stocks reached new record highs by Labor Day, volatility returned to the markets during September and October as COVID-19 case levels increased exponentially to daily numbers well in excess of earlier in the year. Election uncertainties and the inability of Congress to pass follow-up legislation on fiscal stimulus and economic relief to the soon expiring CARES Act also created investor angst. By the Funds’ fiscal year, stocks were off their highs but still displaying historic improvement from the March lows, as investors began to focus on the prospects of a continuing economic recovery in 2021 and anxiously awaited news on a COVID-19 vaccine. International equity markets, which had recovered materially in the second quarter, remained relatively range bound since summer and continued to remain below pre-pandemic levels.

For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020, the S&P 500® Index returned 9.71% while the MSCI EAFE Index, representing international developed market equities, returned -6.46%. During the same period, the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index returned 6.19%. Please keep in mind that it is important to maintain a diversified portfolio as investment returns have historically been difficult to predict.

In addition to your active involvement in the investment process, we firmly believe that a financial professional is a key resource to help you build a complete picture of your current and future financial needs. Financial professionals are familiar with the market’s history, including long-term returns and volatility of various asset classes. With your professional, you can develop an investment program that incorporates factors such as your goals, your investment timeline and your risk tolerance.

Please contact your financial professional if you have any questions about the contents of this report, and thanks again for the confidence you have placed in us.

Sincerely,

 

LOGO

Marijn Smit

President & Chief Executive Officer

Transamerica Funds

LOGO

Tom Wald, CFA

Chief Investment Officer

Transamerica Funds

 

 

Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index: Measures investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bonds, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, as well as both mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

MSCI EAFE Index: 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.

S&P 500® Index: A market-capitalization weighted index of 500 large U.S. companies with common stock listed on the New York Stock Exchange or NASDAQ Stock Market.

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused substantial market disruption and dislocation around the world including the U.S. During periods of market disruption, which may trigger trading halts, the Fund’s exposure to the risks described elsewhere in the Prospectus will likely increase. As a result, whether or not the Fund invests in securities of issuers located in or with significant exposure to the countries directly affected, the value and liquidity of the Fund’s investments may be negatively affected.

The views expressed in this report reflect those of Transamerica Asset Management only and may not necessarily represent the views of Transamerica Funds. These views are as of the date of this report and subject to change based upon market conditions. These views should not be relied upon as investment advice and are not indicative of trading intent on behalf of Transamerica Funds. Investing involves risk, including potential loss of principal. The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results.

Indexes are unmanaged and it is not possible to invest directly in an index.


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Disclosure of Expenses

 

 

(unaudited)

 

SHAREHOLDER EXPENSES

Fund shareholders may incur two types of costs: (i) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchases, contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions; and (ii) ongoing costs, including management fees, and other fund expenses.

The following examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars and cents) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other funds.

The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at May 1, 2020, and held for the entire six-month period until October 31, 2020.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

The information in the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = $8.60), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class titled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. If your account is an IRA, your expenses may have included an additional annual fee. The amount of any fee paid during the six-month period can decrease your ending account value.

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

The information in the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Funds’ actual expense ratios and assumed rates of return of 5% per year before expenses, which are not the Funds’ actual returns. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your Fund versus other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. As in the case of the actual expense example, if your account is subject to an IRA fee, the amount of the fee paid through your account would increase the hypothetical expenses you would have paid during the period and decrease the hypothetical ending account value.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as brokerage commissions paid on purchases and sales of Fund shares. Therefore, the information under the heading “Hypothetical Expenses” is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If any of these transaction costs were included, your costs would be higher. The expenses shown in the table do not reflect any fees that may be charged to you by brokers, financial intermediaries, or other financial institutions.

 

         

Actual Expenses

   

Hypothetical Expenses (A)

       
Fund   Beginning
Account Value
May 1, 2020
    Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2020
    Expenses Paid
During Period (B)
    Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2020
    Expenses Paid
During Period (B)
    Net Annualized
Expense Ratio (C) (D)
 

Transamerica Asset Allocation - Conservative Portfolio

 

 

Class A

  $   1,000.00     $   1,083.10     $   2.41     $   1,022.80     $   2.34       0.46

Class C

    1,000.00       1,078.10       6.43       1,019.00       6.24       1.23  

Class I

    1,000.00       1,084.50       1.15       1,024.00       1.12       0.22  

Class R

    1,000.00       1,081.40       3.61       1,021.70       3.51       0.69  

Transamerica Asset Allocation - Growth Portfolio

 

 

Class A

    1,000.00       1,168.80       2.78       1,022.60       2.59       0.51  

Class C

    1,000.00       1,164.40       6.91       1,018.80       6.44       1.27  

Class I

    1,000.00       1,171.00       1.20       1,024.00       1.12       0.22  

Class R

    1,000.00       1,167.50       3.92       1,021.50       3.66       0.72  

Transamerica Asset Allocation - Moderate Growth Portfolio

 

 

Class A

    1,000.00       1,130.50       2.57       1,022.70       2.44       0.48  

Class C

    1,000.00       1,127.20       6.63       1,018.90       6.29       1.24  

Class I

    1,000.00       1,132.60       1.13       1,024.10       1.07       0.21  

Class R

    1,000.00       1,129.80       3.91       1,021.50       3.71       0.73  

Transamerica Asset Allocation - Moderate Portfolio

 

 

Class A

    1,000.00       1,102.80       2.59       1,022.70       2.49       0.49  

Class C

    1,000.00       1,098.20       6.59       1,018.90       6.34       1.25  

Class I

    1,000.00       1,104.90       1.22       1,024.00       1.17       0.23  

Class R

    1,000.00       1,101.30       3.75       1,021.60       3.61       0.71  

Transamerica Asset Allocation Intermediate Horizon

 

 

Class R

    1,000.00       1,105.90       3.18       1,022.10       3.05       0.60  

Class R4

    1,000.00       1,107.30       1.85       1,023.40       1.78       0.35  

 

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Disclosure of Expenses (continued)

 

 

(unaudited)

 

         

Actual Expenses

   

Hypothetical Expenses (A)

       
Fund   Beginning
Account Value
May 1, 2020
    Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2020
    Expenses Paid
During Period (B)
    Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2020
    Expenses Paid
During Period (B)
    Net Annualized
Expense Ratio (C) (D)
 

Transamerica Asset Allocation Long Horizon

 

 

Class R

  $   1,000.00     $   1,158.60     $   3.26     $   1,022.10     $   3.05       0.60 %  

Class R4

    1,000.00       1,159.80       1.90       1,023.40       1.78       0.35  

Transamerica Asset Allocation Short Horizon

 

 

Class R

    1,000.00       1,049.70       3.09       1,022.10       3.05       0.60  

Class R4

    1,000.00       1,051.00       1.80       1,023.40       1.78       0.35  

 

(A)    5% return per year before expenses.
(B)    Expenses are calculated using each Fund’s net annualized expense ratios, as disclosed in the table, multiplied by the average account value for the period, multiplied by the number of days in the period (184 days), and divided by the number of days in the year (366 days).
(C)    Net annualized expense ratios, as disclosed in the table, do not include the expenses of the underlying investments in which the Funds invest. The net annualized expense ratios, as stated in the fee table of the Prospectus, may differ from the expense ratios disclosed in this report.
(D)    Net annualized expense ratios are reflective of any applicable fee waivers and/or reimbursements and recapture, if any, are based on the most recent six-months and may differ from the net expense ratio displayed in the Financial Highlights which covers a twelve-month period.

 

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Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative Portfolio

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (8/28/2020 – 10/31/2020)

September saw a pullback in risk assets driven by disappointment on the lack of agreement on a further U.S. fiscal stimulus package, as well as a resurgence in COVID-19 cases in parts of the U.S. and Europe. Economic activity continued to recover in the U.S. and China, however, the speed of recovery moderated in Europe and Latin America. The U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) kept its policy rate near zero and signaled it intends to keep rates there until inflation moderately exceeds its 2% target for some time. The European Central Bank (“ECB”) also kept policy rates on hold and committed to maintaining an accommodative stance. Stocks continued to sell off in October as markets grappled with the continued rise of COVID-19 cases and concerns around the U.S. Presidential and congressional elections.

Over September and October, U.S. and international developed equities had negative performance, though emerging market equities saw modest positive performance. Emerging market equities outperformance was led by strong equity performance in China during October and was helped by relatively better economic data and more controlled COVID-19 cases in East Asia. U.S. aggregate fixed income was also moderately negative during this period, as rates rose in October. Oil and master limited partnerships (“MLPs”) had significantly negative performance, in part due to demand side concerns as a result of COVID-19 and uncertainty around the U.S. elections.

Morningstar Investment Management LLC (11/01/2019 – 8/28/2020)

From the beginning of the reporting period (November 1, 2019) through the pre-COVID peak on February 19, 2020, U.S. equities were enjoying gains, with the S&P 500® Index up 12.18%. Large-cap technology and communication-services stocks were leading the way. From a regional standpoint, the U.S. market was beating most foreign markets.

In February 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic hit global markets with full force. From February 20 to March 23, 2020, the S&P 500® plummeted almost 33.79%. Smaller companies fell harder, as reflected by the -40.66% return for the Russell 2000® Index. Economically sensitive stocks – banks, industrials, and travel-related industries, for example – were punished by investors given the near stoppage of the world economy. Technology-related stocks held up better, as many of them benefited from the work-from-home environment. Global markets began rebounding in late March and continued to rise through August 28 (when Morningstar Investment Management’s tenure as the Fund’s subadviser ended). In the rebound, technology and communication-services stocks outperformed more economically sensitive stocks. As a result, growth stocks in general outperformed value. Also, because many big tech companies are U.S. based this helped U.S. markets outperform most foreign markets.

Although U.S. Treasury bonds gained as investors sought safety amid the COVID-19 downturn, bonds with any amount of credit risk fell. Investment-grade corporate bonds lost 12.28% (as measured by the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate Bond Index) amid the February 20-March 23, 2020 stock-market plunge, while the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield Index returned -20.76%. The Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index – a broader bond market index with a big government component – was slightly negative during the drawdown with a -0.94% return.

For the full period from November 1, 2019 through the end of Morningstar Investment Management’s stewardship on August 28, 2020, the S&P 500® Index posted a 17.40% return, thanks in part to the large-cap growth stocks at the top of the index. The Russell 1000® Growth Index was up 39.52% while the Russell 1000® Value Index, by contrast, suffered a -3.17% return. The MSCI EAFE Index was flat with a -0.37% return, while the MSCI Emerging Markets Index was up 9.76%. The Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index was up 6.47% for the overall period.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative Portfolio (Class A) returned 6.32%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its primary and secondary benchmarks, the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index and the Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative Portfolio Blended Benchmark, returned 6.19% and 6.32%, respectively. Prior to August 28, 2020, the Fund’s secondary benchmark was the Wilshire 5000 Total Market IndexSM, which returned 11.01% for the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020.

STRATEGY REVIEW

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (8/28/2020 – 10/31/2020)

The Fund is a multi-asset fund-of-funds that seeks current income and preservation of capital through its strategic allocation to both equity and fixed income asset classes. Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (“GSAM”) became sub-adviser of the Fund on

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

STRATEGY REVIEW (continued)

 

August 28, 2020, and as part of the transition there were a number of allocation changes in September toward a new target asset allocation. The portfolio managers continue to maintain out of benchmark exposures, like small cap and emerging markets equity and emerging markets debt, to seek enhanced diversification and risk-adjusted returns.

Since GSAM became sub-adviser, the Fund has outperformed the Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative Portfolio Blended Benchmark, its secondary benchmark (consisting of 65% Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index, 35% MSCI World Index) though it has had negative absolute performance primarily due to the broad pullback in global equities over this same time period. The Fund underperformed its primary benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index as equities generally underperformed fixed income securities during the period.

While the Fund experienced negative absolute returns from September to October 2020, security selection within underlying Transamerica-affiliated equity funds contributed to performance. The underlying Transamerica Capital Growth fund was a key contributor to performance during this period.

Strategic asset allocation differences from the secondary benchmark were modestly positive. Off-benchmark allocations to emerging markets equities contributed to performance while allocations to emerging markets debt and inflation-protected fixed income detracted from performance versus the secondary benchmark. While still negative, small cap equity allocations across U.S. and international markets fared better during this period than broad large and mid-cap developed global equities in the secondary benchmark.

During the period from 8/28/20 to 10/31/20, the Fund utilized derivatives. These positions detracted from performance.

Morningstar Investment Management LLC (11/01/2019 – 8/28/2020)

An overweight to foreign markets relative to our neutral stance – due to what management considered a stretched U.S. equity market – worked against the Fund, as U.S. stocks powered higher than foreign markets early in the period, performed about the same as foreign markets in the downturn, and then gained more in the rebound. Meanwhile the portfolio’s value-oriented underlying funds posted negative returns for the period, as did a small holding in Transamerica MLP & Energy Income. On the fixed-income side, only one of the underlying bond funds was able to beat the strong gain in the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index. Most of the other bond funds typically have more credit risk than the government-heavy index, which was a disadvantage for the period.

The portfolio’s underlying growth funds were strong performers. Of particular note was Transamerica Capital Growth, which outperformed on the strength of its bevy of technology and communication-services stocks. A healthy complement of emerging markets within the foreign equity sleeve was also a positive contributor.

 

Christopher Lvoff, CFA

Neill Nuttall

Co-Portfolio Managers

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P.

Dan McNeela, CFA

Michael Stout, CFA

Ricky Williamson, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

Morningstar Investment Management LLC

 

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Fixed Income Funds

     56.4

U.S. Equity Funds

     22.4  

International Equity Funds

     12.5  

International Fixed Income Funds

     6.0  

U.S. Alternative Fund

     1.1  

U.S. Mixed Allocation Fund

     1.0  

International Alternative Fund

     0.0

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) ^

     0.6  

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

*

Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.

 

^

The Net Other Assets (Liabilities) category may include, but is not limited to, reverse repurchase agreements, forward foreign currency contracts, futures contracts, swap agreements, written options and swaptions, and cash collateral.

 

 

 

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Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative Portfolio

 

 

(unaudited)

 

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Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Year or
Since Inception
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       0.44        3.91        4.37        03/01/2002  

Class A (NAV)

       6.32        5.09        4.96        03/01/2002  

Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index (A)

       6.19        4.08        3.55     

Transamerica Asset Allocation - Conservative Portfolio Blended Benchmark (A)(B)(C)

       6.32        6.14        6.18           

Class C (POP)

       4.37        4.29        4.21        11/11/2002  

Class C (NAV)

       5.37        4.29        4.21        11/11/2002  

Class I (NAV)

       6.48        5.32        5.23        11/30/2009  

Class R (NAV)

       5.90        4.70        4.62        06/15/2006  

(A) The Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index measures investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bonds, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, as well as both mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

(B) The Transamerica Asset Allocation - Conservative Portfolio Blended Benchmark is composed of the following benchmarks: 65% Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index and 35% MSCI World Index.

(C) The MSCI World Index captures large and mid-cap representation across developed markets countries.

The Fund’s benchmarks are unmanaged indices used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for Class A shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge (1% in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Shares purchased prior to March 1, 2004 are subject to a maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge (2% in the 1st year, decreasing to 0% after 2 years) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. There are no sales charges on Class I and R shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Asset allocation and diversification do not assure or guarantee better performance, cannot eliminate the risk of investment losses, and do not protect against an overall declining market. Fees associated with a fund-of-funds may be higher than with other funds. An investment in the Fund is subject to the risks associated with the underlying funds, including fixed income investing. Fixed-income securities are subject to risks including credit risk, interest rate risk, counterparty risk, prepayment risk, extension risk, valuation risk, and liquidity risk. Investments in small-and medium-sized companies present additional risks, such as increased volatility, because their earnings are less predictable, their share price more volatile, and their securities less liquid than larger or more established companies. Investing internationally, globally, or in emerging markets exposes investors to additional risks and expenses such as changes in currency rates, foreign taxation, differences in auditing and other financial standards not associated with investing domestically.

Prior to August 28, 2020, the fund had a different sub-adviser, different benchmarks and used different investment strategies. The performance set forth prior to that date is attributable to the previous sub-adviser.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 99.4%  
International Alternative Fund - 0.0% (A)  

Transamerica Global Allocation Liquidating Trust (B) (C) (D) (E)

    1,340        $  3,797  
    

 

 

 
International Equity Funds - 12.5%  

Transamerica Emerging Markets Opportunities (B) (C)

    1,464,389        14,497,453  

Transamerica International Equity (C)

    1,771,521        28,291,194  

Transamerica International Growth (C)

    3,317,462        25,809,852  

Transamerica International Small Cap Value (C)

    309,097        3,696,800  

Transamerica International Stock (C)

    1,624,084        14,048,329  
    

 

 

 
       86,343,628  
    

 

 

 
International Fixed Income Funds - 6.0%  

Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt (C)

    2,087,261        21,728,390  

Transamerica Inflation Opportunities (C)

    1,792,303        19,500,257  
    

 

 

 
       41,228,647  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Alternative Fund - 1.1%  

Transamerica Event Driven (C)

    647,873        7,385,753  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Equity Funds - 22.4%  

Transamerica Capital Growth (C)

    1,521,761        31,470,009  

Transamerica Dividend Focused (C)

    4,835,567        33,171,988  

Transamerica Large Cap Value (C)

    3,546,908        32,489,680  

Transamerica Mid Cap Growth (C)

    342,932        4,180,343  

Transamerica Mid Cap Value (C)

    351,747        3,728,521  

Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities (C)

    217,552        2,201,627  
     Shares      Value  
INVESTMENT COMPANIES (continued)  
U.S. Equity Funds (continued)  

Transamerica Small Cap Growth (C)

    498,692        $   3,500,816  

Transamerica Small Cap Value (C)

    449,127        3,696,314  

Transamerica Small Company Growth Liquidating Trust (B) (C) (D) (E)

    1,529        1,073  

Transamerica US Growth (C)

    1,515,862        40,443,188  
    

 

 

 
       154,883,559  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Fixed Income Funds - 56.4%  

Transamerica Bond (C)

    6,241,730        59,858,192  

Transamerica Core Bond (C)

    5,354,380        56,702,888  

Transamerica High Yield Bond (C)

    803,619        6,943,270  

Transamerica Intermediate Bond (C)

    5,920,530        64,237,751  

Transamerica Short-Term Bond (C)

    1,828,144        18,519,096  

Transamerica Total Return (C)

    16,666,337        183,329,712  
    

 

 

 
       389,590,909  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Mixed Allocation Fund - 1.0%  

Transamerica MLP & Energy Income (C)

    1,529,930        7,221,272  
    

 

 

 

Total Investment Companies
(Cost $635,899,174)

 

     686,657,565  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $635,899,174)

 

     686,657,565  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - 0.6%

       3,971,716  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  690,629,281  
    

 

 

 
 

 

FUTURES CONTRACTS:

 

Long Futures Contracts  
Description   Number of
Contracts
    Expiration
Date
    Notional
Amount
    Value     Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

S&P 500® E-Mini Index

    73       12/18/2020     $ 12,427,529     $ 11,916,155     $     $ (511,374

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (F)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

          

Investments

          

Investment Companies

   $ 686,652,695     $      $      $ 686,652,695  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 686,652,695     $      $      $ 686,652,695  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investment Companies Measured at Net Asset Value (D)

             4,870  
          

 

 

 

Total Investments

           $ 686,657,565  
          

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

          

Other Financial Instruments

          

Futures Contracts (G)

   $ (511,374   $      $      $ (511,374
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Other Financial Instruments

   $ (511,374   $      $      $ (511,374
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.
(B)    Non-income producing securities.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued):

 

(C)    Affiliated investment in the Class I2 shares of Transamerica Funds, and liquidating trusts of former Transamerica Funds. The Fund’s transactions and earnings are as follows:

 

Affiliated Investments   Value
October 31,
2019
    Purchases
at Cost
    Proceeds
from Sales
    Net
Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Net Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Value
October 31,
2020
    Shares as of
October 31,
2020
    Dividend
Income
    Net Capital
Gain
Distributions
 

Transamerica Bond

  $ 15,326,725     $ 47,605,144     $ (2,683,485   $ (34,305   $ (355,887   $ 59,858,192       6,241,730     $ 550,884     $  

Transamerica Capital Growth

    22,292,697       7,120,634       (13,492,173     4,981,119       10,567,732       31,470,009       1,521,761             4,453,020  

Transamerica Core Bond

    101,392,071       7,965,950       (55,873,631     1,478,949       1,739,549       56,702,888       5,354,380       2,593,802        

Transamerica Dividend Focused

    30,261,321       15,081,438       (3,731,042     (753,078     (7,686,651     33,171,988       4,835,567       906,361       3,168,490  

Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt

    26,082,827       785,414       (4,551,566     (367,410     (220,875     21,728,390       2,087,261       689,130        

Transamerica Emerging Markets Equity

    31,369,139       1,682,219       (34,150,759     (877,361     1,976,762                   846,700        

Transamerica Emerging Markets Opportunities

          16,438,970       (2,176,778     (108,444     343,705       14,497,453       1,464,389              

Transamerica Event Driven

    11,030,342       86,391       (4,650,340     449,621       469,739       7,385,753       647,873       46,088        

Transamerica Floating Rate

    8,302,690       32,752       (8,327,528     (290,760     282,846                   44,285        

Transamerica Global Allocation Liquidating Trust

    5,067                         (1,270     3,797       1,340              

Transamerica Global Multifactor Macro

    7,398,044       166,658       (7,599,534     (538,220     573,052                   166,158        

Transamerica High Yield Bond

          7,054,887                   (111,617     6,943,270       803,619       54,887        

Transamerica Inflation Opportunities

    31,556,645       397,719       (13,830,744     706,308       670,329       19,500,257       1,792,303       283,065        

Transamerica Intermediate Bond

    70,173,524       5,250,555       (13,215,422     218,691       1,810,403       64,237,751       5,920,530       1,527,529        

Transamerica International Equity

    34,004,936       2,656,802       (5,227,254     (585,402     (2,557,888     28,291,194       1,771,521       969,351        

Transamerica International Growth

    25,394,176       1,820,731       (2,639,380     (388,426     1,622,751       25,809,852       3,317,462       496,842        

Transamerica International Small Cap Value

    7,795,191       578,617       (4,527,065     237,809       (387,752     3,696,800       309,097       181,609        

Transamerica International Stock

    12,077,821       3,355,566       (125,809     (6,324     (1,252,925     14,048,329       1,624,084       16,352        

Transamerica Large Cap Value

    22,382,231       20,971,771       (7,431,055     (460,457     (2,972,810     32,489,680       3,546,908       523,931       606,101  

Transamerica Managed Futures Strategy

    16,061,485       606,407       (16,120,169     (5,081,000     4,533,277                   605,261        

Transamerica Mid Cap Growth

    458,884       6,987,863       (5,082,768     956,968       859,396       4,180,343       342,932             7,896  

Transamerica Mid Cap Value

    5,310,874       944,021       (1,652,340     (66,932     (807,102     3,728,521       351,747       58,303       421,622  

Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities

    2,477,565       310,515       (306,594     (20,006     (259,853     2,201,627       217,552       27,683       70,254  

Transamerica MLP & Energy Income

    14,696,294       1,853,483       (6,554,580     (2,110,463     (663,462     7,221,272       1,529,930       60,126        

Transamerica Short-Term Bond

    57,274,341       9,844,247       (48,550,492     1,438,135       (1,487,135     18,519,096       1,828,144       1,292,567        

Transamerica Small Cap Core

    2,357,703       214,708       (2,282,789     (323,490     33,868                   25,231        

Transamerica Small Cap Growth

    1,551,707       2,885,694       (1,629,428     210,034       482,809       3,500,816       498,692             101,477  

Transamerica Small Cap Value

    2,364,132       2,912,778       (1,719,694     (89,693     228,791       3,696,314       449,127       44,339       54,054  

Transamerica Small Company Growth Liquidating Trust

    951                         122       1,073       1,529              

Transamerica Total Return

    160,804,328       47,007,545       (29,507,189     458,088       4,566,940       183,329,712       16,666,337       4,014,701        

Transamerica US Growth

    34,202,937       16,970,411       (17,626,723     3,122,985       3,773,578       40,443,188       1,515,862       115,970       2,591,774  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Total   $   754,406,648     $   229,589,890     $   (315,266,331   $ 2,156,936     $ 15,770,422     $   686,657,565       64,641,677     $   16,141,155     $ 11,474,688  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(D)    Certain investments are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share, or its equivalent, practical expedient and have not been classified in the fair value levels. The fair value amount presented is intended to permit reconciliation to the Total Investments amount presented within the Schedule of Investments.
(E)    Restricted securities. At October 31, 2020, the value of such securities held by the Fund are as follows:

 

Investments    Description    Acquisition
Date
     Acquisition
Cost
       Value        Value as
Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Investment Companies

  

Transamerica Global Allocation Liquidating Trust

     07/31/2014      $ 13,784        $ 3,797          0.0 %(A) 

Investment Companies

  

Transamerica Small Company Growth Liquidating Trust

     10/26/2012        15,291          1,073          0.0 (A) 
        

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

         $   29,075        $   4,870          0.0 %(A) 
        

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(F)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.
(G)    Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (8/28/2020 – 10/31/2020)

September saw a pullback in risk assets driven by disappointment on the lack of agreement on a further U.S. fiscal stimulus package, as well as a resurgence in COVID-19 cases in parts of the U.S. and Europe. Economic activity continued to recover in the U.S. and China, however, the speed of recovery moderated in Europe and Latin America. The U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) kept its policy rate near zero and signaled it intends to keep rates there until inflation moderately exceeds its 2% target for some time. The European Central Bank (“ECB”) also kept policy rates on hold and committed to maintaining an accommodative stance. Stocks continued to sell off in October as markets grappled with the continued rise of COVID-19 cases and concerns around the U.S. Presidential and congressional elections.

Over September and October, U.S. and international developed equities had negative performance, though emerging market equities saw modest positive performance. Emerging market equities outperformance was led by strong equity performance in China during October and was helped by relatively better economic data and more controlled COVID-19 cases in East Asia. U.S. aggregate fixed income was also moderately negative during this period, as rates rose in October. Oil and master limited partnerships (“MLPs”) had significantly negative performance, in part due to demand side concerns as a result of COVID-19 and uncertainty around the U.S. elections.

Morningstar Investment Management LLC (11/01/2019 – 8/28/2020)

From the beginning of the reporting period (November 1, 2019) through the pre-COVID peak on February 19, 2020, U.S. equities were enjoying gains, with the S&P 500® Index up 12.18%. Large-cap technology and communication-services stocks were leading the way. From a regional standpoint, the U.S. market was beating most foreign markets.

In February 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic hit global markets with full force. From February 20 to March 23, the S&P 500® plummeted almost 33.79%. Smaller companies fell harder, as reflected by the -40.66% return for the Russell 2000® Index. Economically sensitive stocks – banks, industrials, and travel-related industries, for example – were punished by investors given the near stoppage of the world economy. Technology-related stocks held up better, as many of them benefited from the work-from-home environment. Global markets began rebounding in late March and continued to rise through August 28 (when Morningstar Investment Management’s tenure as the Fund’s subadviser ended). In the rebound, technology and communication-services stocks outperformed more economically sensitive stocks. As a result, growth stocks in general outperformed value. Also, because many big tech companies are U.S. based this helped U.S. markets outperform most foreign markets.

Although U.S. Treasury bonds gained as investors sought safety amid the COVID-19 downturn, bonds with any amount of credit risk fell. Investment-grade corporate bonds lost 12.28% (as measured by the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate Bond Index) amid the February 20-March 23, 2020 stock-market plunge, while the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield Index returned -20.76%. The Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index – a broader bond market index with a big government component – was slightly negative during the drawdown with a -0.94% return.

For the full period from November 1, 2019 through the end of Morningstar Investment Management’s stewardship on August 28, 2020, the S&P 500® Index posted a 17.40% return, thanks in part to the large-cap growth stocks at the top of the index. The Russell 1000® Growth Index was up 39.52% while the Russell 1000® Value Index, by contrast, suffered a -3.17% return. The MSCI EAFE Index was flat with a -0.37% return, while the MSCI Emerging Markets Index was up 9.76%. The Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index was up 6.47% for the overall period.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica Asset Allocation – Growth Portfolio (Class A) returned 5.01%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its benchmark, the MSCI World Index, returned 4.36%. Effective August 28, 2020, the MSCI World Index became the fund’s primary benchmark to make more meaningful comparisons of the fund’s performance relative to the investment strategies it employs. Prior to August 28, 2020, the fund’s primary benchmark was the Wilshire 5000 Total Market IndexSM which returned 11.01% for the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020.

STRATEGY REVIEW

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (8/28/2020 – 10/31/2020)

The Fund is a fund-of-funds that seeks long-term capital appreciation through its strategic allocation to diversified equity asset classes. Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (“GSAM”) became sub-adviser of the Fund on August 28, 2020, and as part of the transition

 

 

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STRATEGY REVIEW (continued)

 

there were a number of allocation changes in September toward a new target asset allocation. The portfolio managers continue to maintain out of benchmark exposures like small cap and emerging markets equity to seek enhanced diversification and risk-adjusted returns.

Since GSAM became sub-adviser, the Fund has outperformed its benchmark MSCI World Index, though it has had negative absolute performance due primarily to the broad pullback in global equities over this time period. While the fund experienced negative absolute returns over September to October 2020, security selection within underlying Transamerica-affiliated equity funds contributed to performance. The underlying Transamerica Capital Growth fund was a key contributor to performance.

Strategic asset allocation differences from the benchmark were also overall positive. Off-benchmark allocations to emerging markets equities contributed positively to fund performance. While still negative, small cap equity allocations across U.S. and international markets additionally helped relative performance as they fared better during this period than broad large and mid-cap developed global equities in the benchmark.

During the period from 8/28/20 to 10/31/20, the Fund utilized derivatives. These positions detracted from performance.

Morningstar Investment Management LLC (11/01/2019 – 8/28/2020)

An overweight to foreign markets relative to our neutral stance – due to what management considered a stretched U.S. equity market – worked against the Fund, as U.S. stocks powered higher than foreign markets early in the period, performed about the same as foreign markets in the downturn, and then gained more in the rebound. Meanwhile the portfolio’s value-oriented underlying funds posted negative returns for the period, as did a holding in Transamerica MLP & Energy Income.

The portfolio’s underlying growth funds were strong performers. Of particular note was Transamerica Capital Growth, which outperformed on the strength of its bevy of technology and communication-services stocks. A healthy complement of emerging markets within the foreign equity sleeve was also a positive contributor.

 

Christopher Lvoff, CFA

Neill Nuttall

Co-Portfolio Managers

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P.

Dan McNeela, CFA

Michael Stout, CFA

Ricky Williamson, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

Morningstar Investment Management LLC

 

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Equity Funds

     61.3

International Equity Funds

     33.4  

U.S. Mixed Allocation Fund

     3.5  

U.S. Alternative Fund

     1.5  

International Alternative Fund

     0.0

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) ^

     0.3  

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

*

Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.

 

^

The Net Other Assets (Liabilities) category may include, but is not limited to, reverse repurchase agreements, forward foreign currency contracts, futures contracts, swap agreements, written options and swaptions, and cash collateral.

 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Year or
Since Inception
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       (0.79 )%         5.35        7.24        03/01/2002  

Class A (NAV)

       5.01        6.56        7.85        03/01/2002  

MSCI World Index (A)

       4.36        8.13        8.64           

Class C (POP)

       3.17        5.75        7.08        11/11/2002  

Class C (NAV)

       4.13        5.75        7.08        11/11/2002  

Class I (NAV)

       5.31        6.83        8.18        11/30/2009  

Class R (NAV)

       4.72        6.26        7.57        06/15/2006  

(A) The MSCI World Index captures large and mid-cap representation across developed markets countries.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for Class A shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge (1% in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Shares purchased prior to March 1, 2004 are subject to a maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge (2% in the 1st year, decreasing to 0% after 2 years) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. There are no sales charges on Class I and R shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Asset allocation and diversification do not assure or guarantee better performance, cannot eliminate the risk of investment losses, and do not protect against an overall declining market. Fees associated with a fund-of-funds may be higher than with other funds. An investment in the Fund is subject to the risks associated with the underlying funds, including fixed income investing. Fixed-income securities are subject to risks including credit risk, interest rate risk, counterparty risk, prepayment risk, extension risk, valuation risk, and liquidity risk. Investments in small-and medium-sized companies present additional risks, such as increased volatility, because their earnings are less predictable, their share price more volatile, and their securities less liquid than larger or more established companies. Investing internationally, globally, or in emerging markets exposes investors to additional risks and expenses such as changes in currency rates, foreign taxation, differences in auditing and other financial standards not associated with investing domestically.

Prior to August 28, 2020, the fund had a different sub-adviser, different benchmarks and used different investment strategies. The performance set forth prior to that date is attributable to the previous sub-adviser.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 99.7%  
International Alternative Fund - 0.0% (A)  

Transamerica Global Allocation Liquidating Trust (B) (C) (D) (E)

    874        $  2,478  
    

 

 

 
International Equity Funds - 33.4%  

Transamerica Emerging Markets Opportunities (B) (C)

    6,507,945        64,428,660  

Transamerica International Equity (C)

    7,776,204        124,185,973  

Transamerica International Growth (C)

    13,039,258        101,445,426  

Transamerica International Small Cap Value (C)

    1,653,438        19,775,119  

Transamerica International Stock (C)

    2,300,832        19,902,200  
    

 

 

 
       329,737,378  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Alternative Fund - 1.5%  

Transamerica Event Driven (C)

    1,259,787        14,361,571  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Equity Funds - 61.3%  

Transamerica Capital Growth (C)

    5,566,137        115,107,712  

Transamerica Dividend Focused (C)

    18,247,932        125,180,812  

Transamerica Large Cap Value (C)

    14,298,177        130,971,301  

Transamerica Mid Cap Growth (C)

    677,401        8,257,522  
     Shares      Value  
INVESTMENT COMPANIES (continued)  
U.S. Equity Funds (continued)  

Transamerica Mid Cap Value (C)

    2,754,470        $   29,197,387  

Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities (C)

    994,560        10,064,951  

Transamerica Small Cap Growth (C)

    1,066,115        7,484,126  

Transamerica Small Cap Value (C)

    926,657        7,626,387  

Transamerica Small Company Growth Liquidating Trust (B) (C) (D) (E)

    5,111        3,587  

Transamerica US Growth (C)

    6,423,319        171,374,146  
    

 

 

 
       605,267,931  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Mixed Allocation Fund - 3.5%  

Transamerica MLP & Energy Income (C)

    7,424,610        35,044,161  
    

 

 

 

Total Investment Companies
(Cost $910,040,811)

 

     984,413,519  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $910,040,811)

 

     984,413,519  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)  - 0.3%

       2,623,036  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets  - 100.0%

       $  987,036,555  
    

 

 

 
 

 

FUTURES CONTRACTS:

 

Long Futures Contracts  
Description   Number of
Contracts
    Expiration
Date
    Notional
Amount
    Value     Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

S&P 500® E-Mini Index

    96       12/18/2020     $   16,273,616     $   15,670,560     $   —     $   (603,056

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (F)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

          

Investments

          

Investment Companies

   $ 984,407,454     $      $      $ 984,407,454  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 984,407,454     $      $      $ 984,407,454  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investment Companies Measured at Net Asset Value (E)

             6,065  
          

 

 

 

Total Investments

           $ 984,413,519  
          

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

          

Other Financial Instruments

          

Futures Contracts (G)

   $ (603,056   $      $      $ (603,056
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Other Financial Instruments

   $ (603,056   $      $      $ (603,056
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.
(B)    Non-income producing securities.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued):

 

(C)    Affiliated investment in the Class I2 shares of Transamerica Funds, and liquidating trusts of former Transamerica Funds. The Fund’s transactions and earnings are as follows:

 

Affiliated Investments   Value
October 31,
2019
    Purchases
at Cost
    Proceeds
from Sales
    Net
Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Net Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Value
October 31,
2020
    Shares as of
October 31,
2020
    Dividend
Income
    Net Capital
Gain
Distributions
 

Transamerica Capital Growth

  $ 95,871,975     $ 22,775,481     $ (60,641,014   $ 9,739,665     $ 47,361,605     $   115,107,712       5,566,137     $     $ 19,068,806  

Transamerica Dividend Focused

    130,221,023       53,189,531       (19,438,096     (3,761,064     (35,030,582     125,180,812       18,247,932       3,704,137       13,581,362  

Transamerica Emerging Markets Equity

    136,359,256       3,606,128       (143,360,453     (1,451,508     4,846,577                   3,606,129        

Transamerica Emerging Markets Opportunities

          66,509,783       (1,688,211     (65,530     (327,382     64,428,660       6,507,945              

Transamerica Event Driven

    21,758,434       90,128       (9,263,316     936,265       840,060       14,361,571       1,259,787       90,128        

Transamerica Global Allocation Liquidating Trust

    3,306                         (828     2,478       874              

Transamerica Global Multifactor Macro

    16,457,255       366,368       (16,901,121     (253,606     331,104                   366,368        

Transamerica Global Real Estate Securities

    3,933,552       382,674       (3,637,011     1,127,864       (1,807,079                 143,912       127,872  

Transamerica International Equity

    155,803,003       8,763,075       (22,887,010     (3,992,788     (13,500,307     124,185,973       7,776,204       4,426,586        

Transamerica International Growth

    109,937,917       5,276,719       (16,206,320     (2,924,460     5,361,570       101,445,426       13,039,258       2,135,239        

Transamerica International Small Cap Value

    40,311,478       2,079,813       (20,815,277     188,228       (1,989,123     19,775,119       1,653,438       935,614        

Transamerica International Stock

    3,445,875       18,502,108       (152,512     (11,690     (1,881,581     19,902,200       2,300,832       13,042        

Transamerica Large Cap Value

    97,149,539       69,095,910       (17,414,427     (1,834,626     (16,025,095     130,971,301       14,298,177       2,106,474       2,619,810  

Transamerica Managed Futures Strategy

    24,078,521       899,287       (24,160,621     (6,292,077     5,474,890                   899,287        

Transamerica Mid Cap Growth

    632,486       10,875,217       (5,696,304     1,103,100       1,343,023       8,257,522       677,401             10,884  

Transamerica Mid Cap Value

    43,749,074       5,179,991       (10,978,518     (665,175     (8,087,985     29,197,387       2,754,470       478,369       3,459,363  

Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities

    18,141,343       1,233,779       (6,698,229     (45,082     (2,566,860     10,064,951       994,560       201,905       512,366  

Transamerica MLP & Energy Income

    57,733,616       4,462,028       (14,314,258     (3,465,551     (9,371,674     35,044,161       7,424,610       165,290        

Transamerica Small Cap Core

    2,042,175       76,883       (1,805,883     (347,552     34,377                   21,392        

Transamerica Small Cap Growth

    12,306,612       2,720,352       (7,935,350     263,000       129,512       7,484,126       1,066,115             801,119  

Transamerica Small Cap Value

    22,099,825       1,521,919       (11,751,739     (1,928,881     (2,314,737     7,626,387       926,657       412,863       503,319  

Transamerica Small Company Growth Liquidating Trust

    3,180                         407       3,587       5,111              

Transamerica US Growth

    147,721,996       62,274,900       (59,570,557     5,662,797       15,285,010       171,374,146       6,423,319       498,998       11,151,914  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Total   $  1,139,761,441     $  339,882,074     $  (475,316,227   $ (8,018,671   $ (11,895,098   $ 984,413,519       90,922,827     $  20,205,733     $ 51,836,815  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(D)    Restricted securities. At October 31, 2020, the value of such securities held by the Fund are as follows:

 

Investments    Description    Acquisition
Date
     Acquisition
Cost
       Value        Value as
Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Investment Companies

  

Transamerica Global Allocation Liquidating Trust

     07/31/2014      $ 8,994        $ 2,478          0.0 %(A) 

Investment Companies

  

Transamerica Small Company Growth Liquidating Trust

     10/26/2012        51,111          3,587          0.0 (A) 
        

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

         $   60,105        $   6,065          0.0 %(A) 
        

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(E)    Certain investments are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share, or its equivalent, practical expedient and have not been classified in the fair value levels. The fair value amount presented is intended to permit reconciliation to the Total Investments amount presented within the Schedule of Investments.
(F)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.
(G)    Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (8/28/2020 – 10/31/2020)

September saw a pullback in risk assets driven by disappointment on the lack of agreement on a further U.S. fiscal stimulus package, as well as a resurgence in COVID-19 cases in parts of the U.S. and Europe. Economic activity continued to recover in the U.S. and China, however, the speed of recovery moderated in Europe and Latin America. The U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) kept its policy rate near zero and signaled it intends to keep rates there until inflation moderately exceeds its 2% target for some time. The European Central Bank (“ECB”) also kept policy rates on hold and committed to maintaining an accommodative stance. Stocks continued to sell off in October as markets grappled with the continued rise of COVID-19 cases and concerns around the U.S. Presidential and congressional elections.

Over September and October, U.S. and international developed equities had negative performance, though emerging market equities saw modest positive performance. Emerging market equities outperformance was led by strong equity performance in China during October and was helped by relatively better economic data and more controlled COVID-19 cases in East Asia. U.S. aggregate fixed income was also moderately negative during this period, as rates rose in October. Oil and master limited partnerships (“MLPs”) had significantly negative performance, in part due to demand side concerns as a result of COVID-19 and uncertainty around the U.S. elections.

Morningstar Investment Management LLC (11/01/2019 – 8/28/2020)

From the beginning of the reporting period (November 1, 2019) through the pre-COVID peak on February 19, 2020, U.S. equities were enjoying gains, with the S&P 500® Index up 12.18%. Large-cap technology and communication-services stocks were leading the way. From a regional standpoint, the U.S. market was beating most foreign markets.

In February, the COVID-19 pandemic hit global markets with full force. From February 20 to March 23, 2020, the S&P 500® plummeted almost 33.79%. Smaller companies fell harder, as reflected by the -40.66% return for the Russell 2000® Index. Economically sensitive stocks – banks, industrials, and travel-related industries, for example – were punished by investors given the near stoppage of the world economy. Technology-related stocks held up better, as many of them benefited from the work-from-home environment. Global markets began rebounding in late March and continued to rise through August 28 (when Morningstar Investment Management’s tenure as the Fund’s subadviser ended). In the rebound, technology and communication-services stocks outperformed more economically sensitive stocks. As a result, growth stocks in general outperformed value. Also, because many big tech companies are U.S. based this helped U.S. markets outperform most foreign markets.

Although U.S. Treasury bonds gained as investors sought safety amid the COVID-19 downturn, bonds with any amount of credit risk fell. Investment-grade corporate bonds lost 12.28% (as measured by the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate Bond Index) amid the February 20-March 23 stock-market plunge, while the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield Index returned -20.76%. The Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index – a broader bond market index with a big government component – was slightly negative during the drawdown with a -0.94% return.

For the full period from November 1, 2019 through the end of Morningstar Investment Management’s stewardship on August 28, 2020, the S&P 500® Index posted a 17.40% return, thanks in part to the large-cap growth stocks at the top of the index. The Russell 1000® Growth Index was up 39.52% while the Russell 1000® Value Index, by contrast, suffered a -3.17% return. The MSCI EAFE Index was flat with a -0.37% return, while the MSCI Emerging Markets Index was up 9.76%. The Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index was up 6.47% for the overall period.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth Portfolio (Class A) returned 5.75%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its primary and secondary benchmarks, the MSCI World Index and the Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth Portfolio Blended Benchmark, returned 4.36% and 5.67%, respectively. Prior to August 28, 2020, the fund’s primary benchmark was the Wilshire 5000 Total Market IndexSM and the fund’s secondary benchmark was the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index which returned 11.01% and 6.19% respectively for the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020.

STRATEGY REVIEW

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (8/28/2020 – 10/31/2020)

The Fund is a multi-asset fund-of-funds that seeks capital appreciation and current income through its strategic allocation to both equity and fixed income asset classes. Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (“GSAM”) became sub-adviser of the Fund on August 28,

 

 

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STRATEGY REVIEW (continued)

 

2020, and as part of the transition there were a number of allocation changes in September toward a new target asset allocation. The portfolio managers continue to maintain out of benchmark exposures like small cap and emerging markets equity and emerging markets debt to seek enhanced diversification and risk-adjusted returns.

Since GSAM became sub-adviser, the Fund has outperformed the Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth Portfolio Blended Benchmark, its secondary benchmark (consisting of 70% MSCI World Index, 30% Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index) though it has had negative absolute performance primarily due to the broad pullback in global equities over the time period. The Fund outperformed its primary benchmark, the MSCI World Index as fixed income generally outperformed equities during this period.

While the Fund experienced negative absolute returns over September to October 2020, security selection within underlying Transamerica-affiliated equity funds contributed to performance. The underlying Transamerica Capital Growth fund was a key contributor to performance during this period.

Strategic asset allocation differences from the benchmark were overall positive. Off-benchmark allocations to emerging markets equities contributed to performance while allocations to emerging markets debt and inflation-protected fixed income, partially detracted from performance versus the secondary benchmark. While still negative, small cap equity allocations across U.S. and international markets fared better during this period than broad large and mid-cap developed global equities in the secondary benchmark.

During the period from 8/28/20 to 10/31/20, the Fund utilized derivatives. These positions detracted from performance.

Morningstar Investment Management LLC (11/01/2019 – 8/28/2020)

An overweight to foreign markets relative to our neutral stance – due to what management considered a stretched U.S. equity market – worked against the Fund, as U.S. stocks powered higher than foreign markets early in the period, performed about the same as foreign markets in the downturn, and then gained more in the rebound. Meanwhile the portfolio’s value-oriented underlying funds posted negative returns for the period, as did a modest holding in Transamerica MLP & Energy Income. On the fixed-income side, only one of the underlying bond funds was able to beat the gain in the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index.

The portfolio’s underlying growth funds were strong performers. Of particular note was Transamerica Capital Growth, which outperformed on the strength of its bevy of technology and communication-services stocks. A healthy complement of emerging markets within the foreign equity sleeve was also a positive contributor.

 

Christopher Lvoff, CFA

Neill Nuttall

Co-Portfolio Managers

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P.

Dan McNeela, CFA

Michael Stout, CFA

Ricky Williamson, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

Morningstar Investment Management LLC

 

 

 

 

Asset Allocation

   Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Equity Funds

     43.1

International Equity Funds

     25.2  

U.S. Fixed Income Funds

     22.5  

International Fixed Income Funds

     4.5  

U.S. Mixed Allocation Fund

     2.6  

U.S. Alternative Fund

     1.0  

International Alternative Fund

     0.0

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) ^

     1.1  

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

*

Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.

 

^

The Net Other Assets (Liabilities) category may include, but is not limited to, reverse repurchase agreements, forward foreign currency contracts, futures contracts, swap agreements, written options and swaptions, and cash collateral.

 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

        1 Year        5 Year       

10 Year or
Since Inception

       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       (0.06 )%         4.81        6.13        03/01/2002  

Class A (NAV)

       5.75        6.00        6.73        03/01/2002  

MSCI World Index (A)

       4.36        8.13        8.64     

Transamerica Asset Allocation - Moderate Growth Portfolio Blended Benchmark (A)(B)(C)

       5.67        7.88        8.52           

Class C (POP)

       3.98        5.21        5.97        11/11/2002  

Class C (NAV)

       4.97        5.21        5.97        11/11/2002  

Class I (NAV)

       6.12        6.28        7.03        11/30/2009  

Class R (NAV)

       5.51        5.72        6.49        06/15/2006  

(A) The MSCI World Index captures large and mid-cap representation across developed markets countries.

(B) The Transamerica Asset Allocation - Moderate Growth Portfolio Blended Benchmark is composed of the following benchmarks: 70% MSCI World Index and 30% Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index.

(C) The Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index measures investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bonds, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, as well as both mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

The Fund’s benchmarks are unmanaged indices used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for Class A shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge (1% in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Shares purchased prior to March 1, 2004 are subject to a maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge (2% in the 1st year, decreasing to 0% after 2 years) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. There are no sales charges on Class I and R shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Asset allocation and diversification do not assure or guarantee better performance, cannot eliminate the risk of investment losses, and do not protect against an overall declining market. Fees associated with a fund-of-funds may be higher than with other funds. An investment in the Fund is subject to the risks associated with the underlying funds, including fixed income investing. Fixed-income securities are subject to risks including credit risk, interest rate risk, counterparty risk, prepayment risk, extension risk, valuation risk, and liquidity risk. Investments in small-and medium-sized companies present additional risks, such as increased volatility, because their earnings are less predictable, their share price more volatile, and their securities less liquid than larger or more established companies. Investing internationally, globally, or in emerging markets exposes investors to additional risks and expenses such as changes in currency rates, foreign taxation, differences in auditing and other financial standards not associated with investing domestically.

Prior to August 28, 2020, the fund had a different sub-adviser, different benchmarks and used different investment strategies. The performance set forth prior to that date is attributable to the previous sub-adviser.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 98.9%  
International Alternative Fund - 0.0% (A)  

Transamerica Global Allocation Liquidating Trust (B) (C) (D) (E)

    5,843        $  16,564  
    

 

 

 
International Equity Funds - 25.2%  

Transamerica Emerging Markets Opportunities (B) (C)

    7,069,551        69,988,552  

Transamerica International Equity (C)

    9,922,236        158,458,111  

Transamerica International Growth (C)

    18,375,722        142,963,117  

Transamerica International Small Cap Value (C)

    1,842,109        22,031,618  

Transamerica International Stock (C)

    4,942,133        42,749,452  
    

 

 

 
       436,190,850  
    

 

 

 
International Fixed Income Funds - 4.5%  

Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt (C)

    5,819,531        60,581,317  

Transamerica Inflation Opportunities (C)

    1,642,576        17,871,225  
    

 

 

 
       78,452,542  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Alternative Fund - 1.0%  

Transamerica Event Driven (C)

    1,584,157        18,059,393  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Equity Funds - 43.1%  

Transamerica Capital Growth (C)

    7,695,036        159,133,345  

Transamerica Dividend Focused (C)

    23,276,242        159,675,019  

Transamerica Large Cap Value (C)

    17,809,503        163,135,047  

Transamerica Mid Cap Growth (C)

    910,528        11,099,339  

Transamerica Mid Cap Value (C)

    3,441,398        36,478,819  

Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities (C)

    1,341,541        13,576,397  
     Shares      Value  
INVESTMENT COMPANIES (continued)  
U.S. Equity Funds (continued)  

Transamerica Small Cap Growth (C)

    1,268,380        $   8,904,030  

Transamerica Small Cap Value (C)

    1,121,748        9,231,988  

Transamerica Small Company Growth Liquidating
Trust (B) (C) (D) (E)

    4,660        3,270  

Transamerica US Growth (C)

    6,886,025        183,719,137  
    

 

 

 
       744,956,391  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Fixed Income Funds - 22.5%  

Transamerica Bond (C)

    5,662,014        54,298,716  

Transamerica Core Bond (C)

    6,070,046        64,281,786  

Transamerica High Yield Bond (C)

    2,066,449        17,854,122  

Transamerica Intermediate Bond (C)

    6,854,770        74,374,257  

Transamerica Short-Term Bond (C)

    1,574,458        15,949,257  

Transamerica Total Return (C)

    14,748,613        162,234,747  
    

 

 

 
       388,992,885  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Mixed Allocation Fund - 2.6%  

Transamerica MLP & Energy Income (C)

    9,638,853        45,495,386  
    

 

 

 

Total Investment Companies
(Cost $1,570,635,682)

 

     1,712,164,011  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $1,570,635,682)

 

     1,712,164,011  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - 1.1%

       18,439,838  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  1,730,603,849  
    

 

 

 
 

 

FUTURES CONTRACTS:

 

Long Futures Contracts         
Description   Number of
Contracts
    Expiration
Date
    Notional
Amount
    Value     Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

S&P 500® E-Mini Index

    150       12/18/2020     $   24,925,949     $   24,485,250     $   —     $   (440,699

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (F)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Investment Companies

   $ 1,712,144,177     $      $      $ 1,712,144,177  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,712,144,177     $      $      $ 1,712,144,177  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investment Companies Measured at Net Asset Value (E)

             19,834  
          

 

 

 

Total Investments

           $ 1,712,164,011  
          

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

 

Other Financial Instruments

 

Futures Contracts (G)

   $ (440,699   $      $      $ (440,699
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Other Financial Instruments

   $ (440,699   $      $      $ (440,699
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.
(B)    Non-income producing securities.
(C)    Affiliated investment in the Class I2 shares of Transamerica Funds, and liquidating trusts of former Transamerica Funds. The Fund’s transactions and earnings are as follows:

 

Affiliated Investments   Value
October 31,
2019
    Purchases
at Cost
    Proceeds
from Sales
    Net
Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Net Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Value
October 31,
2020
    Shares as of
October 31,
2020
    Dividend
Income
    Net Capital
Gain
Distributions
 

Transamerica Bond

  $ 25,655,159     $ 35,156,818     $ (6,254,766   $ (154,879   $ (103,616   $ 54,298,716       5,662,014     $ 757,632     $  

Transamerica Capital Growth

    117,764,031       44,877,495       (76,444,241     8,413,469       64,522,591       159,133,345       7,695,036             23,442,222  

Transamerica Core Bond

    113,386,370       16,166,597       (68,674,072     1,613,988       1,788,903       64,281,786       6,070,046       2,881,523        

Transamerica Dividend Focused

    159,685,468       67,958,447       (22,524,366     (4,135,828     (41,308,702     159,675,019       23,276,242       4,599,949       16,667,417  

Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt

    51,033,679       23,924,031       (12,163,102     (1,194,253     (1,019,038     60,581,317       5,819,531       1,324,031        

Transamerica Emerging Markets Equity

    160,730,091       5,991,313       (171,632,141     886,437       4,024,300                   4,335,522        

Transamerica Emerging Markets Opportunities

          81,500,672       (11,874,335     (364,520     726,735       69,988,552       7,069,551              

Transamerica Event Driven

    28,769,345       119,875       (13,242,277     1,109,276       1,303,174       18,059,393       1,584,157       119,875        

Transamerica Floating Rate

    14,111,112       55,665       (14,153,325     (498,756     485,304                   75,266        

Transamerica Global Allocation Liquidating Trust

    22,100                         (5,536     16,564       5,843              

Transamerica Global Multifactor Macro

    19,192,399       429,850       (19,712,441     (1,120,573     1,210,765                   429,850        

Transamerica Global Real Estate Securities

    9,804,741       1,052,313       (9,314,111     2,446,774       (3,989,717                 359,132       319,104  

Transamerica High Yield Bond

          18,141,138                   (287,016     17,854,122       2,066,449       141,138        

Transamerica Inflation Opportunities

    22,342,031       209,573       (5,491,290     52,708       758,203       17,871,225       1,642,576       209,572        

Transamerica Intermediate Bond

    81,728,503       13,426,396       (22,964,105     186,086       1,997,377       74,374,257       6,854,770       1,775,197        

Transamerica International Equity

    199,627,462       9,677,572       (30,792,557     (4,394,934     (15,659,432     158,458,111       9,922,236       5,675,647        

Transamerica International Growth

    133,235,709       23,115,236       (17,247,187     (2,725,216     6,584,575       142,963,117       18,375,722       2,594,747        

Transamerica International Small Cap Value

    49,619,775       2,176,601       (28,238,260     315,255       (1,841,753     22,031,618       1,842,109       1,152,628        

Transamerica International Stock

    27,940,485       19,273,709       (440,395     (23,447     (4,000,900     42,749,452       4,942,133       41,393        

Transamerica Large Cap Value

    119,014,906       92,363,390       (28,818,051     (2,750,552     (16,674,646     163,135,047       17,809,503       2,635,716       3,212,298  

Transamerica Managed Futures Strategy

    42,353,881       1,591,310       (42,970,284     (12,677,481     11,702,574                   1,591,310        

Transamerica Mid Cap Growth

    1,105,211       17,174,839       (11,287,214     2,103,996       2,002,507       11,099,339       910,528             19,018  

Transamerica Mid Cap Value

    57,773,061       7,317,019       (18,066,187     (709,399     (9,835,675     36,478,819       3,441,398       632,257       4,572,220  

Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities

    25,426,981       1,913,424       (10,581,781     81,659       (3,263,886     13,576,397       1,341,541       283,216       718,706  

Transamerica MLP & Energy Income

    77,702,101       3,141,446       (19,478,474     (6,143,601     (9,726,086     45,495,386       9,638,853       268,734        

Transamerica Short-Term Bond

    46,206,103       15,300,660       (45,353,774     94,813       (298,545     15,949,257       1,574,458       1,127,734        

Transamerica Small Cap Core

    7,569,037       336,584       (6,876,050     (1,153,324     123,753                   79,797        

Transamerica Small Cap Growth

    8,405,079       7,754,187       (8,969,109     479,711       1,234,162       8,904,030       1,268,380             547,670  

Transamerica Small Cap Value

    14,986,604       7,964,439       (12,302,764     (1,265,098     (151,193     9,231,988       1,121,748       280,212       341,604  

Transamerica Small Company Growth Liquidating Trust

    2,899                         371       3,270       4,660              

Transamerica Total Return

    165,820,908       39,220,916       (47,889,295     733,836       4,348,382       162,234,747       14,748,613       4,143,147        

Transamerica US Growth

    181,132,502       56,206,122       (84,630,371     9,553,637       21,457,247       183,719,137       6,886,025       612,341       13,684,975  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Total   $  1,962,147,733     $  613,537,637     $  (868,386,325   $  (11,240,216   $ 16,105,182     $  1,712,164,011       161,574,122     $  38,127,566     $ 63,525,234  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued):

 

(D)    Restricted securities. At October 31, 2020, the value of such securities held by the Fund are as follows:

 

Investments    Description    Acquisition
Date
     Acquisition
Cost
       Value        Value as Percentage
of Net Assets
 

Investment Companies

  

Transamerica Global Allocation Liquidating Trust

     07/31/2014      $ 60,118        $ 16,564          0.0 %(A) 

Investment Companies

  

Transamerica Small Company Growth Liquidating Trust

     10/26/2012        46,600          3,270          0.0 (A) 
        

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

         $   106,718        $   19,834          0.0 %(A) 
        

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(E)    Certain investments are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share, or its equivalent, practical expedient and have not been classified in the fair value levels. The fair value amount presented is intended to permit reconciliation to the Total Investments amount presented within the Schedule of Investments.
(F)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.
(G)    Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (8/28/2020 – 10/31/2020)

September saw a pullback in risk assets driven by disappointment on the lack of agreement on a further U.S. fiscal stimulus package, as well as a resurgence in COVID-19 cases in parts of the U.S. and Europe. Economic activity continued to recover in the U.S. and China, however, the speed of recovery moderated in Europe and Latin America. The U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) kept its policy rate near zero and signaled it intends to keep rates there until inflation moderately exceeds its 2% target for some time. The European Central Bank (“ECB”) also kept policy rates on hold and committed to maintaining an accommodative stance. Stocks continued to sell off in October as markets grappled with the continued rise of COVID-19 cases and concerns around the U.S. Presidential and congressional elections.

Over September and October, U.S. and international developed equities had negative performance, though emerging market equities saw modest positive performance. Emerging market equities outperformance was led by strong equity performance in China during October and was helped by relatively better economic data and more controlled COVID-19 cases in East Asia. U.S. aggregate fixed income was also moderately negative during this period, as rates rose in October. Oil and MLPs had significantly negative performance, in part due to demand side concerns as a result of COVID-19 and uncertainty around the U.S. elections.

Morningstar Investment Management LLC (11/01/2019 – 8/28/2020)

From the beginning of the reporting period (November 1, 2019) through the pre-COVID peak on February 19, 2020, U.S. equities were enjoying gains, with the S&P 500® Index up 12.18%. Large-cap technology and communication-services stocks were leading the way. From a regional standpoint, the U.S. market was beating most foreign markets.

In February, the COVID-19 pandemic hit global markets with full force. From February 20 to March 23, the S&P 500® plummeted almost 33.79%. Smaller companies fell harder, as reflected by the -40.66% return for the Russell 2000® Index. Economically sensitive stocks – banks, industrials, and travel-related industries, for example – were punished by investors given the near stoppage of the world economy. Technology-related stocks held up better, as many of them benefited from the work-from-home environment. Global markets began rebounding in late March and continued to rise through August 28 (when Morningstar Investment Management’s tenure as the Fund’s subadviser ended). In the rebound, technology and communication-services stocks outperformed more economically sensitive stocks. As a result, growth stocks in general outperformed value. Also, because many big tech companies are U.S. based this helped U.S. markets outperform most foreign markets.

Although U.S. Treasury bonds gained as investors sought safety amid the COVID-19 downturn, bonds with any amount of credit risk fell. Investment-grade corporate bonds lost 12.28% (as measured by the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate Bond Index) amid the February 20-March 23, 2020 stock-market plunge, while the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield Index returned -20.76%. The Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index – a broader bond market index with a big government component – was slightly negative during the drawdown with a -0.94% return.

For the full period from November 1, 2019 through the end of Morningstar Investment Management’s stewardship on August 28, 2020, the S&P 500® Index posted a 17.40% return, thanks in part to the large-cap growth stocks at the top of the index. The Russell 1000® Growth Index was up 39.52% while the Russell 1000® Value Index, by contrast, suffered a -3.17% return. The MSCI EAFE Index was flat with a -0.37% return, while the MSCI Emerging Markets Index was up 9.76%. The Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index was up 6.47% for the overall period.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Portfolio (Class A) returned 5.93%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its primary and secondary benchmarks, the MSCI World Index and the Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Portfolio Blended Benchmark, returned 4.36% and 6.07%, respectively. Prior to August 28, 2020, the fund’s primary benchmark was the Wilshire 5000 Total Market IndexSM and the fund’s secondary benchmark was the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index which returned 11.01% and 6.19% respectively for the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020.

STRATEGY REVIEW

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (8/28/2020 – 10/31/2020)

The Fund is a multi-asset fund-of-funds that seeks capital appreciation and current income through its strategic allocation to both equity and fixed income asset classes. Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (“GSAM”) became sub-adviser of the Fund on August 28,

 

 

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STRATEGY REVIEW (continued)

 

2020, and as part of the transition there were a number of allocation changes in September toward a new target asset allocation. The portfolio managers continue to maintain out of benchmark exposures, like small cap and emerging markets equity and emerging markets debt, to seek enhanced diversification and risk-adjusted returns.

Since GSAM became sub-adviser, the Fund has outperformed the Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Portfolio, its secondary benchmark (consisting of 50% Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index, 50% MSCI World Index) though it has had negative absolute performance primarily due to the broad pullback in global equities over this time period. The Fund outperformed its primary benchmark, the MSCI World Index as fixed income generally outperformed equities during this period.

While the fund experienced negative absolute returns over September to October 2020, security selection within underlying Transamerica-affiliated equity funds contributed to performance. The underlying Transamerica Capital Growth fund was a key contributor to performance during this period.

Strategic asset allocation differences from the secondary benchmark were overall positive. Off-benchmark allocations to emerging markets equities contributed to performance while allocations to emerging markets debt and inflation-protected fixed income detracted from the performance versus secondary benchmark. While still negative, small cap equity allocations across U.S. and international markets fared better during this period than broad large and mid-cap developed global equities in the secondary benchmark.

During the period from 8/28/20 to 10/31/20, the fund utilized derivatives. These positions detracted from performance.

Morningstar Investment Management LLC (11/01/2019 – 8/28/2020)

An overweight to foreign markets relative to our neutral stance – due to what management considered a stretched U.S. equity market – worked against the Fund, as U.S. stocks powered higher than foreign markets early in the period, performed about the same as foreign markets in the downturn, and then gained more in the rebound. Meanwhile the portfolio’s value-oriented underlying funds posted negative returns for the period, as did a modest holding in Transamerica MLP & Energy Income. On the fixed-income side, only one of the underlying bond funds was able to beat the gain in the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index.

The portfolio’s underlying growth funds were strong performers. Of particular note was Transamerica Capital Growth, which outperformed on the strength of its bevy of technology and communication-services stocks. A healthy complement of emerging markets within the foreign equity sleeve was also a positive contributor.

 

Christopher Lvoff, CFA

Neill Nuttall

Co-Portfolio Managers

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P.

Dan McNeela, CFA

Michael Stout, CFA

Ricky Williamson, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

Morningstar Investment Management LLC

 

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Fixed Income Funds

     41.7

U.S. Equity Funds

     30.4  

International Equity Funds

     17.9  

International Fixed Income Funds

     5.8  

U.S. Mixed Allocation Fund

     2.1  

U.S. Alternative Fund

     1.1  

International Alternative Fund

     0.0

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) ^

     1.0  

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

*

Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.

 

^

The Net Other Assets (Liabilities) category may include, but is not limited to, reverse repurchase agreements, forward foreign currency contracts, futures contracts, swap agreements, written options and swaptions, and cash collateral.

 

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Year or
Since Inception
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       0.08        4.27        5.16        03/01/2002  

Class A (NAV)

       5.93        5.46        5.76        03/01/2002  

MSCI World Index (A)

       4.36        8.13        8.64     

Transamerica Asset Allocation - Moderate Portfolio Blended Benchmark (A)(B)(C)

       6.07        6.89        7.18           

Class C (POP)

       4.06        4.64        5.00        11/11/2002  

Class C (NAV)

       5.06        4.64        5.00        11/11/2002  

Class I (NAV)

       6.19        5.71        6.04        11/30/2009  

Class R (NAV)

       5.72        5.19        5.52        06/15/2006  

(A) The MSCI World Index captures large and mid-cap representation across developed markets countries.

(B) The Transamerica Asset Allocation - Moderate Portfolio Blended Benchmark is composed of the following benchmarks: 50% Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index and 50% MSCI World Index.

(C) The Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index measures investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bonds, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, as well as both mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

The Fund’s benchmarks are unmanaged indices used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for Class A shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge (1% in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Shares purchased prior to March 1, 2004 are subject to a maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge (2% in the 1st year, decreasing to 0% after 2 years) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. There are no sales charges on Class I and R shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Asset allocation and diversification do not assure or guarantee better performance, cannot eliminate the risk of investment losses, and do not protect against an overall declining market. Fees associated with a fund-of-funds may be higher than with other funds. An investment in the Fund is subject to the risks associated with the underlying funds, including fixed income investing. Fixed-income securities are subject to risks including credit risk, interest rate risk, counterparty risk, prepayment risk, extension risk, valuation risk, and liquidity risk. Investments in small-and medium-sized companies present additional risks, such as increased volatility, because their earnings are less predictable, their share price more volatile, and their securities less liquid than larger or more established companies. Investing internationally, globally, or in emerging markets exposes investors to additional risks and expenses such as changes in currency rates, foreign taxation, differences in auditing and other financial standards not associated with investing domestically.

Prior to August 28, 2020, the fund had a different sub-adviser, different benchmarks and used different investment strategies. The performance set forth prior to that date is attributable to the previous sub-adviser.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 99.0%  
International Alternative Fund - 0.0% (A)  

Transamerica Global Allocation Liquidating Trust (B) (C) (D) (E)

    3,627        $  10,282  
    

 

 

 
International Equity Funds - 17.9%  

Transamerica Emerging Markets Opportunities (B) (C)

    3,886,429        38,475,643  

Transamerica International Equity (C)

    5,026,148        80,267,589  

Transamerica International Growth (C)

    8,257,702        64,244,924  

Transamerica International Small Cap Value (C)

    1,034,967        12,378,211  

Transamerica International Stock (C)

    2,843,767        24,598,584  
    

 

 

 
       219,964,951  
    

 

 

 
International Fixed Income Funds - 5.8%  

Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt (C)

    4,161,559        43,321,827  

Transamerica Inflation Opportunities (C)

    2,549,260        27,735,946  
    

 

 

 
       71,057,773  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Alternative Fund - 1.1%  

Transamerica Event Driven (C)

    1,140,357        13,000,074  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Equity Funds - 30.4%  

Transamerica Capital Growth (C)

    3,502,179        72,425,070  

Transamerica Dividend Focused (C)

    11,652,515        79,936,250  

Transamerica Large Cap Value (C)

    7,850,966        71,914,846  

Transamerica Mid Cap Growth (C)

    772,138        9,412,367  

Transamerica Mid Cap Value (C)

    1,617,232        17,142,662  

Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities (C)

    615,849        6,232,392  
     Shares      Value  
INVESTMENT COMPANIES (continued)  
U.S. Equity Funds (continued)  

Transamerica Small Cap Growth (C)

    888,510        $   6,237,340  

Transamerica Small Cap Value (C)

    764,564        6,292,365  

Transamerica Small Company Growth Liquidating Trust (B) (C) (D) (E)

    2,887        2,026  

Transamerica US Growth (C)

    3,870,181        103,256,423  
    

 

 

 
       372,851,741  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Fixed Income Funds - 41.7%  

Transamerica Bond (C)

    9,157,132        87,816,898  

Transamerica Core Bond (C)

    7,930,936        83,988,609  

Transamerica High Yield Bond (C)

    1,492,436        12,894,643  

Transamerica Intermediate Bond (C)

    8,440,055        91,574,598  

Transamerica Short-Term Bond (C)

    3,623,377        36,704,811  

Transamerica Total Return (C)

    18,086,906        198,955,965  
    

 

 

 
       511,935,524  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Mixed Allocation Fund - 2.1%  

Transamerica MLP & Energy Income (C)

    5,427,696        25,618,723  
    

 

 

 

Total Investment Companies
(Cost $1,108,738,960)

 

     1,214,439,068  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $1,108,738,960)

 

     1,214,439,068  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - 1.0%

       12,629,995  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  1,227,069,063  
    

 

 

 
 

 

FUTURES CONTRACTS:

 

Long Futures Contracts                                          
Description   Number of
Contracts
    Expiration
Date
    Notional
Amount
    Value     Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

S&P 500® E-Mini Index

    112       12/18/2020     $   18,755,228     $   18,282,320     $   —     $   (472,908

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (F)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

          

Investments

 

Investment Companies

   $ 1,214,426,760     $      $      $ 1,214,426,760  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,214,426,760     $      $      $ 1,214,426,760  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investment Companies Measured at Net Asset Value (E)

             12,308  
          

 

 

 

Total Investments

           $ 1,214,439,068  
          

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

 

Other Financial Instruments

 

Futures Contracts (G)

   $ (472,908   $      $      $ (472,908
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Other Financial Instruments

   $ (472,908   $      $      $ (472,908
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.
(B)    Non-income producing securities.
(C)    Affiliated investment in the Class I2 shares of Transamerica Funds, and liquidating trusts of former Transamerica Funds. The Fund’s transactions and earnings are as follows:

 

Affiliated Investments   Value
October 31,
2019
    Purchases
at Cost
    Proceeds
from Sales
    Net
Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Net Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Value
October 31,
2020
    Shares as of
October 31,
2020
    Dividend
Income
    Net Capital
Gain
Distributions
 

Transamerica Bond

  $ 36,641,211     $ 59,128,850     $ (7,589,326   $ 1,843     $ (365,680   $ 87,816,898       9,157,132     $ 1,130,205     $  

Transamerica Capital Growth

    57,503,657       15,812,946       (38,027,091     6,372,804       30,762,754       72,425,070       3,502,179             11,455,636  

Transamerica Core Bond

    142,349,861       12,736,348       (75,448,515     1,187,638       3,163,277       83,988,609       7,930,936       3,605,662        

Transamerica Dividend Focused

    77,826,688       35,074,353       (11,085,394     (2,017,116     (19,862,281     79,936,250       11,652,515       2,263,808       8,127,642  

Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt

    45,108,273       8,736,481       (9,277,497     (730,938     (514,492     43,321,827       4,161,559       1,178,701        

Transamerica Emerging Markets Equity

    78,125,599       3,343,608       (83,961,507     565,216       1,927,084                   2,129,498        

Transamerica Emerging Markets Opportunities

          40,417,697       (2,332,651     (59,545     450,142       38,475,643       3,886,429              

Transamerica Event Driven

    20,262,093       84,460       (9,037,169     818,076       872,614       13,000,074       1,140,357       84,459        

Transamerica Floating Rate

    12,432,150       49,042       (12,469,341     (431,113     419,262                   66,310        

Transamerica Global Allocation Liquidating Trust

    13,718                         (3,436     10,282       3,627              

Transamerica Global Multifactor Macro

    13,560,771       303,853       (13,928,075     (874,710     938,161                   303,853        

Transamerica High Yield Bond

          13,101,932                   (207,289     12,894,643       1,492,436       101,933        

Transamerica Inflation Opportunities

    32,843,720       464,543       (6,865,155     91,253       1,201,585       27,735,946       2,549,260       314,543        

Transamerica Intermediate Bond

    101,429,655       10,223,363       (22,912,110     326,693       2,506,997       91,574,598       8,440,055       2,180,239        

Transamerica International Equity

    100,407,660       5,876,891       (16,248,663     (1,958,429     (7,809,870     80,267,589       5,026,148       2,855,683        

Transamerica International Growth

    66,652,708       3,426,744       (8,436,266     (1,366,646     3,968,384       64,244,924       8,257,702       1,299,679        

Transamerica International Small Cap Value

    23,869,640       1,294,763       (12,089,252     246,926       (943,866     12,378,211       1,034,967       554,723        

Transamerica International Stock

    24,431,418       2,882,280       (306,144     (16,533     (2,392,437     24,598,584       2,843,767       32,619        

Transamerica Large Cap Value

    57,929,411       43,797,156       (20,757,588     (1,078,570     (7,975,563     71,914,846       7,850,966       1,283,613       1,564,376  

Transamerica Managed Futures Strategy

    29,785,805       1,119,508       (30,163,734     (9,505,878     8,764,299                   1,119,508        

Transamerica Mid Cap Growth

    787,922       12,358,634       (6,730,432     1,240,779       1,755,464       9,412,367       772,138             13,559  

Transamerica Mid Cap Value

    24,827,894       3,603,266       (6,904,362     (192,528     (4,191,608     17,142,662       1,617,232       271,876       1,966,100  

Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities

    11,213,449       1,046,964       (4,689,301     14,250       (1,352,970     6,232,392       615,849       124,989       317,181  

Transamerica MLP & Energy Income

    40,594,622       2,319,345       (9,129,993     (2,894,135     (5,271,116     25,618,723       5,427,696       159,757        

Transamerica Short-Term Bond

    62,532,839       13,988,299       (39,669,684     636,793       (783,436     36,704,811       3,623,377       1,501,256        

Transamerica Small Cap Core

    4,072,544       250,585       (3,792,248     (593,422     62,541                   43,075        

Transamerica Small Cap Growth

    4,706,569       5,073,717       (4,772,097     262,027       967,124       6,237,340       888,510             306,840  

Transamerica Small Cap Value

    8,301,637       5,221,957       (6,737,401     (614,754     120,926       6,292,365       764,564       155,281       189,304  

Transamerica Small Company Growth Liquidating Trust

    1,796                         230       2,026       2,887              

Transamerica Total Return

    220,079,431       25,167,555       (53,265,309     1,170,047       5,804,241       198,955,965       18,086,906       5,478,514        

Transamerica US Growth

    88,181,996       43,120,573       (43,603,105     5,447,291       10,109,668       103,256,423       3,870,181       298,271       6,665,946  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Total   $  1,386,474,737     $  370,025,713     $  (560,229,410   $ (3,952,681   $ 22,120,709     $  1,214,439,068       114,599,375     $  28,538,055     $ 30,606,584  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued):

 

(D)    Restricted securities. At October 31, 2020, the value of such securities held by the Fund are as follows:

 

Investments    Description    Acquisition
Date
     Acquisition
Cost
       Value        Value as Percentage
of Net Assets
 

Investment Companies

  

Transamerica Global Allocation Liquidating Trust

     07/31/2014      $ 37,318        $ 10,282          0.0 %(A) 

Investment Companies

  

Transamerica Small Company Growth Liquidating Trust

     10/26/2012        28,869          2,026          0.0 (A) 
        

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

         $   66,187        $   12,308          0.0 %(A) 
        

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(E)    Certain investments are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share, or its equivalent, practical expedient and have not been classified in the fair value levels. The fair value amount presented is intended to permit reconciliation to the Total Investments amount presented within the Schedule of Investments.
(F)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.
(G)    Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Global equity markets were rallying, and the S&P 500® Index had just moved past all-time highs as the 2020 reporting period began in November 2019. This was fueled by investor optimism on the economy and on prospects of another strong year in 2020, as analysts were forecasting a continued expansion in corporate earnings, a low unemployment rate and a very supportive U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”), which had just enacted its third interest rate cut in as many months.

While stocks continued to rally through year-end 2019, cautious news reports surrounding the COVID-19 virus in China began to hit western headlines. Within a couple of short months, much of the global economy had moved into some form of government-imposed lockdown by the end of March 2020 as officials tried to slow the spread of the pandemic, and economic activity briefly collapsed. U.S. and many international equity markets were down by approximately a third in less than a month, while credit spreads spiked rapidly.

The pandemic-induced economic crisis was met with aggressive stimulus from global central banks and governments alike. In the U.S., the Fed expanded its balance sheet by about $3 trillion in an effort to support credit markets and overall financial market liquidity, and the federal government provided about $2.2 trillion in economic aid through the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (“CARES”).

Global markets responded almost immediately. Global equities and credit rallied as credit spreads fell rapidly through the second and third quarters of 2020 and interest rates fell back to all time low levels across many parts of the Treasury yield curve. Surprising to many was the fact that the S&P 500® was able to surpass its all-time highs by summer. Markets had declined slightly as the fiscal year drew to a close, however, the S&P 500® was able to finish the period above where it began a year prior, an impressive feat given the struggles faced earlier in the year.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica Asset Allocation Intermediate Horizon (Class R4) returned 7.61%. By comparison, its primary, secondary, and additional benchmarks, the S&P 500®, the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index and the Transamerica Asset Allocation Intermediate Horizon Blended Benchmark, returned 9.71%, 6.19% and 6.48%, respectively.

STRATEGY REVIEW

Our asset allocation funds seek to simplify the investment decision and diversification processes by providing investors with pre-determined target asset allocations based on different retirement time horizons. Each asset allocation fund has a unique and well-diversified fixed income and equity allocation.

Transamerica Asset Allocation Intermediate Horizon invests approximately 50% in equity funds and 50% in fixed income funds. The portfolio is periodically rebalanced based on how much the underlying holdings drift from the strategic target in an effort to both maintain the target allocations and to redeploy assets incrementally from outperforming holdings into those that have been weaker in an effort to continually buy low and sell high.

The Fund’s best-performing holding over the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020 was Transamerica Large Growth with a gain of 57.90% as the technology sector surged in the post-COVID environment. With a target weighting of 13%, it was the top equity contributor to overall performance. The top performing fixed income fund in the portfolio, with a target weight of 11.8% was Transamerica Inflation-Protected Securities which returned 7.59%. The largest overall fixed income contributor to performance was Transamerica Intermediate Bond which returned 5.83% and carried a target weight of 24%.

The weakest performing holding during the period was Transamerica Small Cap Value which lost -13.75% and had a target allocation of 3%. The growth/value stock divide was wide in the past 12-months with all underlying growth funds producing positive returns while all value funds declined. As evidence, contrast the positive 57.90% return of Transamerica Large Growth with the -9.67% returned by Transamerica Large Value Opportunities, the largest overall detractor in the period. The weakest fixed income fund in the portfolio, Transamerica High Yield Bond, achieved a slightly positive return of 0.28% and had a target weight of 6%.

Christopher A. Staples, CFA

Kane Cotton, CFA

Sean Serrell, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

Transamerica Asset Management, Inc.

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Fixed Income Funds

     48.6

U.S. Equity Funds

     39.4  

International Equity Fund

     11.9  

Money Market Fund

     0.2  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (0.1

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

     1 Year     5 Year     10 Year or
Since Inception
    Inception Date  

Class R (NAV)

    7.33     N/A       6.13     05/19/2017  

Class R4 (NAV)

    7.61     6.15     6.61     09/11/2000  

S&P 500® (A)

    9.71     11.71     13.01  

Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index  (B)

    6.19     4.08     3.55  

Transamerica Asset Allocation Intermediate Horizon Blended Benchmark (B)(C)(D)(E)(F)(G)(H)(I)

    6.48     6.99     7.20        

(A) The S&P 500® is a market-capitalization weighted index of 500 large U.S. companies with common stock listed on the NYSE or NASDAQ.

(B) The Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index measures investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bonds, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, as well as both mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

(C) The Transamerica Asset Allocation Intermediate Horizon Blended Benchmark is composed of the following benchmarks: 38% Russell 3000® Index, 24% Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index, 12% MSCI World Index ex-U.S., 10% Bloomberg Barclays US Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Index, 8% ICE BofAML 1-3 Year Treasury Bill Index, 6% ICE BofAML High Yield Master II Index and 2% FTSE 3-Month Treasury Bill Index.

(D) The Russell 3000® Index measures the performance of the largest 3,000 U.S. companies representing approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market.

(E) The MSCI World Index ex-U.S. captures large and mid-cap representation across developed markets countries, excluding the U.S.

(F) The Bloomberg Barclays US Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Index is a market value weighted index that tracks inflation-protected securities issued by the U.S. Treasury.

(G) The ICE BofAML 1-3 Year Treasury Bill Index tracks the performance of the direct sovereign debt of the U.S. Government having a maturity of at least one year and less than three years.

(H) The ICE BofAML High Yield Master II Index is comprised of U.S. dollar denominated below investment grade corporate debt publicly issued in the U.S. domestic market with remaining maturities of at least one year.

(I) The FTSE 3-Month Treasury Bill Index tracks the performance of U.S. Treasury bills with a remaining maturity of three months.

The Fund’s benchmarks are unmanaged indices used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Fund calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the Fund, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Asset allocation, like many investment strategies, offers no guarantee of positive returns, and mutual funds are subject to market risk, including loss of principal. Global/international stock funds and specialty/sector funds are subject to additional market risks. Fees associated with a fund-of-funds may be higher than with other funds. An investment in the fund is subject to the risks associated with the underlying investments including fixed income investing which is subject to credit risk, inflation risk, and interest rate risk. Investment in small- and medium-sized companies present additional risks such as increased volatility because their earnings are less predictable, their share price more volatile, and their securities less liquid than larger or more established companies.

Russell® and other service marks and trademarks related to the Russell indexes are trademarks of the London Stock Exchange Group companies.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 100.1%  
International Equity Fund - 11.9%  

Transamerica International Equity (A)

    2,274,752        $  36,578,010  
    

 

 

 
Money Market Fund - 0.2%  

Transamerica Government Money Market (A)

    629,853        629,853  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Equity Funds - 39.4%  

Transamerica Large Growth (A)

    2,447,493        41,680,809  

Transamerica Large Value
Opportunities (A)

    4,994,176        40,752,478  

Transamerica Mid Cap Growth (A)

    842,603        10,262,907  

Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities (A)

    936,943        9,519,341  

Transamerica Small Cap Growth (A)

    1,368,802        9,595,299  

Transamerica Small Cap Value (A)

    1,212,776        9,993,275  
    

 

 

 
       121,804,109  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
INVESTMENT COMPANIES (continued)  
U.S. Fixed Income Funds - 48.6%  

Transamerica High Quality Bond (A)

    2,370,156        $   23,630,458  

Transamerica High Yield Bond (A)

    2,306,742        19,930,253  

Transamerica Inflation-Protected Securities (A)

    3,293,698        35,703,686  

Transamerica Intermediate Bond (A)

    6,533,879        71,023,261  
    

 

 

 
       150,287,658  
    

 

 

 

Total Investment Companies
(Cost $292,154,528)

 

     309,299,630  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $292,154,528)

 

     309,299,630  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (0.1)%

       (173,501
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  309,126,129  
    

 

 

 
 

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (B)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Investment Companies

   $ 309,299,630      $      $      $ 309,299,630  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 309,299,630      $      $      $ 309,299,630  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Affiliated investment in the Class I3 shares of Transamerica Funds. Affiliated interest income, dividend income, realized and unrealized gains (losses), if any, are broken out within the Statements of Operations.
(B)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the period ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Asset Allocation Long Horizon

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Global equity markets were rallying, and the S&P 500® Index had just moved past all-time highs as the 2020 reporting period began in November 2019. This was fueled by investor optimism on the economy and on prospects of another strong year in 2020, as analysts were forecasting a continued expansion in corporate earnings, a low unemployment rate and a very supportive U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”), which had just enacted its third interest rate cut in as many months.

While stocks continued to rally through year-end 2019, cautious news reports surrounding the COVID-19 virus in China began to hit western headlines. Within a couple of short months, much of the global economy had moved into some form of government-imposed lockdown by the end of March 2020 as officials tried to slow the spread of the pandemic, and economic activity briefly collapsed. U.S. and many international equity markets were down by approximately a third in less than a month, while credit spreads spiked rapidly.

The pandemic-induced economic crisis was met with aggressive stimulus from global central banks and governments alike. In the U.S., the Fed expanded its balance sheet by about $3 trillion in an effort to support credit markets and overall financial market liquidity, and the federal government provided about $2.2 trillion in economic aid through the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (“CARES”).

Global markets responded almost immediately. Global equities and credit rallied as credit spreads fell rapidly through the second and third quarters of 2020 and interest rates fell back to all time low levels across many parts of the Treasury yield curve. Surprising to many was the fact that the S&P 500® was able to surpass its all-time highs by summer. Markets had declined slightly as the fiscal year drew to a close, however, the S&P 500® was able to finish the period above where it began a year prior, an impressive feat given the struggles faced earlier in the year.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica Asset Allocation Long Horizon (Class R4) returned 7.98%. By comparison, its primary and secondary benchmarks, the S&P 500® and the Transamerica Asset Allocation Long Horizon Blended Benchmark, returned 9.71% and 5.70%, respectively.

STRATEGY REVIEW

Our asset allocation funds seek to simplify the investment decision and diversification processes by providing investors with pre-determined target asset allocations based on different retirement time horizons. Each asset allocation fund has a unique and well-diversified fixed income and equity allocation.

Transamerica Asset Allocation Long Horizon invests approximately 90% in equity funds and 10% in fixed income funds. The portfolio is periodically rebalanced based on how much the underlying holdings drift from the strategic target in an effort to both maintain the target allocations and to redeploy assets incrementally from outperforming holdings into those that have been weaker in an effort to continually buy low and sell high.

The Fund’s best-performing holding over the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020 was Transamerica Large Growth with a gain of 57.90% as the technology sector surged in the post-COVID environment. With a target weighting of 21%, it was the top equity contributor to overall performance. The top performing fixed income fund in the portfolio, with a target weight of 3.3%, was Transamerica Inflation-Protected Securities which returned 7.59% and was the largest overall fixed income contributor to performance.

The weakest performing holding during the period was Transamerica Small Cap Value which lost -13.75% and had a target allocation of 6%. The growth/value performance divide was wide in the past 12-months with all underlying growth funds producing positive returns while all value funds declined. As evidence, contrast the positive 57.90% return of Transamerica Large Growth with the -9.67% returned by Transamerica Large Value Opportunities, the largest overall detractor in the period. The weakest fixed income fund in the portfolio, Transamerica High Yield Bond, achieved a slightly positive return of 0.28% and had a target weight of 2%.

Christopher A. Staples, CFA

Kane Cotton, CFA

Sean Serrell, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

Transamerica Asset Management, Inc.

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Equity Funds

     67.9

International Equity Fund

     22.1  

U.S. Fixed Income Funds

     9.9  

Money Market Fund

     0.2  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (0.1

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

 

 

 

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Transamerica Asset Allocation Long Horizon

 

 

(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Year or
Since Inception
       Inception Date  

Class R (NAV)

       7.72        N/A          7.30        05/19/2017  

Class R4 (NAV)

       7.98        7.53        8.69        09/11/2000  

S&P 500® (A)

       9.71        11.71        13.01     

Transamerica Asset Allocation Long Horizon Blended Benchmark (B)(C)(D)(E)(F)(G)(H)

       5.70        8.90        9.83           

(A) The S&P 500® is a market-capitalization weighted index of 500 large U.S. companies with common stock listed on the NYSE or NASDAQ.

(B) The Transamerica Asset Allocation Long Horizon Blended Benchmark is composed of the following benchmarks: 66% Russell 3000® Index, 24% MSCI World Index ex-U.S., 4% Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index, 2% Bloomberg Barclays US Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Index, 2% FTSE 3-Month Treasury Bill Index and 2% ICE BofAML High Yield Master II Index.

(C) The Russell 3000® Index measures the performance of the largest 3,000 U.S. companies representing approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market.

(D) The MSCI World Index ex-U.S. captures large and mid-cap representation across developed markets countries, excluding the U.S.

(E) The Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index measures investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bonds, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, as well as both mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

(F) The Bloomberg Barclays US Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Index is a market value weighted index that tracks inflation-protected securities issued by the U.S. Treasury.

(G) The FTSE 3-Month Treasury Bill Index tracks the performance of U.S. Treasury bills with a remaining maturity of three months.

(H) The ICE BofAML High Yield Master II Index is comprised of U.S. dollar denominated below investment grade corporate debt publicly issued in the U.S. domestic market with remaining maturities of at least one year.

The Fund’s benchmarks are unmanaged indices used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Fund calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the Fund, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Asset allocation, like many investment strategies, offers no guarantee of positive returns, and mutual funds are subject to market risk, including loss of principal. Global/international stock funds and specialty/sector funds are subject to additional market risks. Fees associated with a fund-of-funds may be higher than with other funds. An investment in the fund is subject to the risks associated with the underlying investments including fixed income investing which is subject to credit risk, inflation risk, and interest rate risk. Investment in small- and medium-sized companies present additional risks such as increased volatility because their earnings are less predictable, their share price more volatile, and their securities less liquid than larger or more established companies.

Russell® and other service marks and trademarks related to the Russell indexes are trademarks of the London Stock Exchange Group companies.

 

 

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Transamerica Asset Allocation Long Horizon

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 100.1%  
International Equity Fund - 22.1%  

Transamerica International Equity (A)

    2,328,050        $  37,435,039  
    

 

 

 
Money Market Fund - 0.2%  

Transamerica Government Money Market (A)

    338,671        338,671  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Equity Funds - 67.9%  

Transamerica Large Growth (A)

    2,207,075        37,586,487  

Transamerica Large Value Opportunities (A)

    4,229,820        34,515,328  

Transamerica Mid Cap Growth (A)

    947,097        11,535,643  

Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities (A)

    972,370        9,879,284  

Transamerica Small Cap Growth (A)

    1,552,696        10,884,402  

Transamerica Small Cap Value (A)

    1,270,160        10,466,119  
    

 

 

 
       114,867,263  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
INVESTMENT COMPANIES (continued)  
U.S. Fixed Income Funds - 9.9%  

Transamerica High Quality Bond (A)

    86,319        $   860,600  

Transamerica High Yield Bond (A)

    403,780        3,488,659  

Transamerica Inflation-Protected Securities (A)

    520,516        5,642,398  

Transamerica Intermediate Bond (A)

    620,081        6,740,281  
    

 

 

 
       16,731,938  
    

 

 

 

Total Investment Companies
(Cost $161,661,674)

 

     169,372,911  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $161,661,674)

 

     169,372,911  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (0.1)%

       (92,160
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  169,280,751  
    

 

 

 
 

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (B)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Investment Companies

   $ 169,372,911      $      $      $ 169,372,911  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 169,372,911      $      $      $ 169,372,911  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Affiliated investment in the Class I3 shares of Transamerica Funds. Affiliated interest income, dividend income, realized and unrealized gains (losses), if any, are broken out within the Statements of Operations.
(B)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Asset Allocation Short Horizon

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Global equity markets were rallying, and the S&P 500® Index had just moved past all-time highs as the 2020 reporting period began in November 2019. This was fueled by investor optimism on the economy and on prospects of another strong year in 2020, as analysts were forecasting a continued expansion in corporate earnings, a low unemployment rate and a very supportive U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”), which had just enacted its third interest rate cut in as many months.

While stocks continued to rally through year-end 2019, cautious news reports surrounding the COVID-19 virus in China began to hit western headlines. Within a couple of short months, much of the global economy had moved into some form of government-imposed lockdown by the end of March 2020 as officials tried to slow the spread of the pandemic, and economic activity briefly collapsed. U.S. and many international equity markets were down by approximately a third in less than a month, while credit spreads spiked rapidly.

The pandemic-induced economic crisis was met with aggressive stimulus from global central banks and governments alike. In the U.S., the Fed expanded its balance sheet by about $3 trillion in an effort to support credit markets and overall financial market liquidity, and the federal government provided about $2.2 trillion in economic aid through the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, relief and Economic Security Act (“CARES”).

Global markets responded almost immediately. Global equities and credit rallied as credit spreads fell rapidly through the second and third quarters of 2020 and interest rates fell back to all time low levels across many parts of the Treasury yield curve. Surprising to many was the fact that the S&P 500® was able to surpass its all-time highs by summer. Markets had declined slightly as the fiscal year drew to a close, however, the S&P 500® was able to finish the period above where it began a year prior, an impressive feat given the struggles faced earlier in the year.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica Asset Allocation Short Horizon (Class R4) returned 5.29%. By comparison, its primary and secondary benchmarks, the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index and the Transamerica Asset Allocation Short Horizon Blended Benchmark, returned 6.19% and 6.00%, respectively.

STRATEGY REVIEW

Our asset allocation funds seek to simplify the investment decision and diversification processes by providing investors with pre-determined target asset allocations based on different retirement time horizons. Each asset allocation fund has a unique and well-diversified fixed income and equity allocation.

Transamerica Asset Allocation Short Horizon invests approximately 10% in equity funds and 90% in fixed income funds. The portfolio is periodically rebalanced based on how much the underlying holdings drift from the strategic target in an effort to both maintain the target allocations and to redeploy assets incrementally from outperforming holdings into those that have been weaker in an effort to continually buy low and sell high.

The Fund’s best-performing holding over the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020 was Transamerica Large Growth with a gain of 57.90% as the technology sector surged in the post-COVID environment. With a target weighting of 3%, it was the top equity contributor to overall performance. The top performing fixed income fund in the portfolio, with a target weight of 16.8% was Transamerica Inflation-Protected Securities which returned 7.59%. The largest overall fixed income contributor to performance was Transamerica Intermediate Bond which returned 5.83% and carried a target weight of 46%.

The weakest performing holding during the period was Transamerica Small Cap Value which lost -13.75% and had a target allocation of 1%. The growth/value stock divide was wide in the fiscal year with all underlying growth funds producing positive returns while all value funds declined. As evidence, contrast the positive 57.90% return of Transamerica Large Growth with the -9.67% returned by Transamerica Large Value Opportunities, the largest overall detractor in the period. The weakest fixed income fund in the portfolio, Transamerica High Yield Bond, achieved a slightly positive return of 0.28% and had a target weight of 10%.

Christopher A. Staples, CFA

Kane Cotton, CFA

Sean Serrell, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

Transamerica Asset Management, Inc.

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Fixed Income Funds

     89.6

U.S. Equity Funds

     8.2  

International Equity Fund

     2.0  

Money Market Fund

     0.3  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (0.1

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

 

 

 

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Transamerica Asset Allocation Short Horizon

 

 

(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Year or
Since Inception
       Inception Date  

Class R (NAV)

       5.02        N/A          4.00        05/19/2017  

Class R4 (NAV)

       5.29        4.10        3.93        09/11/2000  

Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index (A)

       6.19        4.08        3.55     

Transamerica Asset Allocation Short Horizon Blended Benchmark (A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F)(G)(H)

       6.00        4.59        4.14           

(A) The Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index measures investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bonds, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, as well as both mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

(B) The Transamerica Asset Allocation Short Horizon Blended Benchmark is composed of the following benchmarks: 46% Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index, 17% ICE BofAML 1-3 Year Treasury Bill Index, 15% Bloomberg Barclays US Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Index, 10% ICE BofAML High Yield Master II Index, 8% Russell 3000® Index, 2% MSCI World Index ex-U.S, and 2% FTSE 3-Month Treasury Bill Index.

(C) The ICE BofAML 1-3 Year Treasury Bill Index tracks the performance of the direct sovereign debt of the U.S. Government having a maturity of at least one year and less than three years.

(D) The Bloomberg Barclays US Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Index is a market value weighted index that tracks inflation-protected securities issued by the U.S. Treasury.

(E) The ICE BofAML High Yield Master II Index is comprised of U.S. dollar denominated below investment grade corporate debt publicly issued in the U.S. domestic market with remaining maturities of at least one year.

(F) The Russell 3000® Index measures the performance of the largest 3,000 U.S. companies representing approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market.

(G) The MSCI World Index ex-U.S. captures large and mid-cap representation across developed markets countries, excluding the U.S.

(H) The FTSE 3-Month Treasury Bill Index tracks the performance of U.S. Treasury bills with a remaining maturity of three months.

The Fund’s benchmarks are unmanaged indices used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Fund calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the Fund, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Asset allocation, like many investment strategies, offers no guarantee of positive returns, and mutual funds are subject to market risk, including loss of principal. Global/international stock funds and specialty/sector funds are subject to additional market risks. Fees associated with a fund-of-funds may be higher than with other funds. An investment in the fund is subject to the risks associated with the underlying investments including fixed income investing which is subject to credit risk, inflation risk, and interest rate risk. Investment in small- and medium-sized companies present additional risks such as increased volatility because their earnings are less predictable, their share price more volatile, and their securities less liquid than larger or more established companies.

Russell® and other service marks and trademarks related to the Russell indexes are trademarks of the London Stock Exchange Group companies.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 100.1%  
International Equity Fund - 2.0%  

Transamerica International Equity (A)

    154,201        $  2,479,546  
    

 

 

 
Money Market Fund - 0.3%  

Transamerica Government Money Market (A)

    333,839        333,839  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Equity Funds - 8.2%  

Transamerica Large Growth (A)

    224,001        3,814,743  

Transamerica Large Value Opportunities (A)

    467,680        3,816,266  

Transamerica Small Cap Growth (A)

    168,784        1,183,178  

Transamerica Small Cap Value (A)

    154,790        1,275,472  
    

 

 

 
       10,089,659  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Fixed Income Funds - 89.6%  

Transamerica High Quality Bond (A)

    2,083,080        20,768,310  

Transamerica High Yield Bond (A)

    1,437,480          12,419,828  
     Shares      Value  
INVESTMENT COMPANIES (continued)  
U.S. Fixed Income Funds (continued)  

Transamerica Inflation-Protected Securities (A)

    1,876,207        $   20,338,084  

Transamerica Intermediate Bond (A)

    5,205,727        56,586,254  
    

 

 

 
       110,112,476  
    

 

 

 

Total Investment Companies
(Cost $117,148,828)

 

     123,015,520  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $117,148,828)

 

     123,015,520  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (0.1)%

       (71,252
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  122,944,268  
    

 

 

 
 

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (B)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Investment Companies

   $ 123,015,520      $      $      $ 123,015,520  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 123,015,520      $      $      $ 123,015,520  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Affiliated investment in the Class I3 shares of Transamerica Funds. Affiliated interest income, dividend income, realized and unrealized gains (losses), if any, are broken out within the Statements of Operations.
(B)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

At October 31, 2020

 

     Transamerica
Asset Allocation –
Conservative
Portfolio
    Transamerica
Asset Allocation –
Growth
Portfolio
    Transamerica
Asset Allocation –
Moderate Growth
Portfolio
    Transamerica
Asset Allocation –
Moderate
Portfolio
 

Assets:

               

Affiliated investments, at value (A)

  $ 686,657,565     $ 984,413,519     $ 1,712,164,011     $ 1,214,439,068  

Cash

    4,102,157       2,656,641       18,717,130       12,143,065  

Cash collateral pledged at broker for:

               

Futures contracts

    963,600       1,267,200       1,980,000       1,478,400  

Receivables and other assets:

               

Shares of beneficial interest sold

    387,445       125,046       391,051       352,326  

Dividends

    177,877             207,358       287,419  

Variation margin receivable on futures contracts

    4,383       5,767       9,012       6,720  

Other assets

    1,829             3,111       2,741  

Total assets

    692,294,856       988,468,173       1,733,471,673       1,228,709,739  
         

Liabilities:

               

Payables and other liabilities:

               

Affiliated investments purchased

    176,928             206,545       286,497  

Shares of beneficial interest redeemed

    1,114,577       831,301       1,685,850       562,301  

Investment management fees

    61,214       89,050       150,280       107,040  

Distribution and service fees

    203,912       310,927       535,643       377,269  

Transfer agent fees

    44,509       108,610       152,473       92,308  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    2,786       4,141       4,064       117,869  

Audit and tax fees

    18,650       20,271       24,363       21,647  

Custody fees

    11,083       11,418       18,740       15,082  

Legal fees

    3,660       5,278       9,250       6,572  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    16,285       34,244       53,686       34,101  

Registration fees

    433       814       1,193       998  

Other accrued expenses

    11,538       15,564       25,737       18,992  

Total liabilities

    1,665,575       1,431,618       2,867,824       1,640,676  

Net assets

  $ 690,629,281     $ 987,036,555     $ 1,730,603,849     $ 1,227,069,063  
         

Net assets consist of:

               

Paid-in capital

  $ 631,041,312     $ 887,193,863     $ 1,566,912,109     $ 1,105,362,141  

Total distributable earnings (accumulated losses)

    59,587,969       99,842,692       163,691,740       121,706,922  

Net assets

  $ 690,629,281     $ 987,036,555     $ 1,730,603,849     $ 1,227,069,063  

Net assets by class:

               

Class A

  $ 586,536,359     $ 809,243,300     $ 1,423,974,942     $ 1,004,834,189  

Class C

    87,565,318       143,281,822       245,805,914       176,866,253  

Class I

    15,654,442       32,885,946       58,844,013       42,338,209  

Class R

    873,162       1,625,487       1,978,980       3,030,412  

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares, no par value):

               

Class A

    53,149,797       64,582,436       119,945,350       87,537,316  

Class C

    8,024,902       11,828,623       20,553,222       15,347,487  

Class I

    1,413,272       2,624,030       4,959,052       3,689,511  

Class R

    78,235       130,949       167,169       265,386  

Net asset value per share: (B)

               

Class A

  $ 11.04     $ 12.53     $ 11.87     $ 11.48  

Class C

    10.91       12.11       11.96       11.52  

Class I

    11.08       12.53       11.87       11.48  

Class R

    11.16       12.41       11.84       11.42  

Maximum offering price per share: (C)

               

Class A

  $ 11.68     $ 13.26     $ 12.56     $ 12.15  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(A)      Affiliated investments, at cost

  $     635,899,174     $     910,040,811     $     1,570,635,682     $     1,108,738,960  

 

(B)    Net asset value per share for Class C, I and R shares represents offering price. The redemption price for Class A and C shares equals net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
(C)    Maximum offering price per share for Class A includes an initial sales charge (represented as a percentage of offering price) which is reduced on certain levels of sales as set forth in the Funds’ Prospectus.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Transamerica
Asset Allocation
Intermediate
Horizon
    Transamerica
Asset Allocation
Long Horizon
    Transamerica
Asset Allocation
Short Horizon
 

Assets:

           

Affiliated investments, at value (A)

  $ 309,299,630     $ 169,372,911     $ 123,015,520  

Receivables and other assets:

           

Affiliated investments sold

    1,231,776       473,970       4,671  

Shares of beneficial interest sold

    6,962             87,061  

Dividends

    78,823       13,453       49,275  

Total assets

    310,617,191       169,860,334       123,156,527  
       

Liabilities:

           

Payables and other liabilities:

           

Affiliated investments purchased

    773,113       310,361       148,618  

Shares of beneficial interest redeemed

    556,889       179,177       149  

Investment management fees

    27,114       15,196       10,600  

Distribution and service fees

    133,886       74,808       52,888  

Transfer agent fees

    60       41       4  

Total liabilities

    1,491,062       579,583       212,259  

Net assets

  $ 309,126,129     $ 169,280,751     $ 122,944,268  
       

Net assets consist of:

           

Paid-in capital

  $ 283,598,197     $ 151,063,929     $ 117,083,384  

Total distributable earnings (accumulated losses)

    25,527,932       18,216,822       5,860,884  

Net assets

  $ 309,126,129     $ 169,280,751     $ 122,944,268  
       

Net assets by class:

           

Class R

  $ 300,319,321     $ 164,147,275     $ 122,392,208  

Class R4

    8,806,808       5,133,476       552,060  
       

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares, no par value):

           

Class R

    28,174,993       16,227,411       11,610,887  

Class R4

    826,139       506,667       52,366  
       

Net asset value per share: (B)

           

Class R

  $ 10.66     $ 10.12     $ 10.54  

Class R4

    10.66       10.13       10.54  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(A)      Affiliated investments, at cost

  $   292,154,528     $   161,661,674     $   117,148,828  

 

(B)    Net asset value per share for Class R and R4 shares represents offering price.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the year ended October 31, 2020

 

     Transamerica
Asset Allocation –
Conservative
Portfolio
    Transamerica
Asset Allocation –
Growth
Portfolio
    Transamerica
Asset Allocation –
Moderate Growth
Portfolio
    Transamerica
Asset Allocation –
Moderate
Portfolio
 

Investment Income:

               

Dividend income from affiliated investments

  $ 16,141,155     $ 20,205,733     $ 38,127,566     $ 28,538,055  

Total investment income

    16,141,155       20,205,733       38,127,566       28,538,055  
         

Expenses:

               

Investment management fees

    847,327       1,236,554       2,146,679       1,522,994  

Distribution and service fees:

               

Class A

    1,472,659       2,070,478       3,617,538       2,538,166  

Class C

    1,045,927       1,706,739       2,946,895       2,165,906  

Class R

    4,372       8,307       9,958       14,534  

Transfer agent fees

               

Class A

    426,336       1,044,784       1,452,572       861,484  

Class C

    102,419       262,487       367,920       236,035  

Class I

    17,068       39,757       67,198       46,909  

Class R

    945       1,757       2,536       2,025  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    17,593       25,433       41,339       144,311  

Audit and tax fees

    25,450       28,380       35,484       30,643  

Custody fees

    19,778       20,999       34,861       27,618  

Legal fees

    32,486       46,553       81,835       58,146  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    50,674       108,294       173,143       110,053  

Registration fees

    65,568       69,511       80,135       71,200  

Other

    30,407       39,616       61,684       46,760  

Total expenses before waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    4,159,009       6,709,649       11,119,777       7,876,784  

Expenses waived and/or reimbursed:

               

Class I

    (2,521     (5,450     (9,782     (6,883

Net expenses

    4,156,488       6,704,199       11,109,995       7,869,901  
         

Net investment income (loss)

    11,984,667       13,501,534       27,017,571       20,668,154  
         

Net realized gain (loss) on:

               

Affiliated investments

    2,156,936       (8,018,671       (11,240,216     (3,952,681

Capital gain distributions received from affiliated investment companies

    11,474,688       51,836,815       63,525,234       30,606,584  

Net realized gain (loss)

    13,631,624       43,818,144       52,285,018       26,653,903  
         

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

               

Affiliated investments

    15,770,422       (11,895,098     16,105,182       22,120,709  

Futures contracts

    (511,374     (603,056     (440,699     (472,908

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    15,259,048         (12,498,154     15,664,483       21,647,801  

Net realized and change in unrealized gain (loss)

    28,890,672       31,319,990       67,949,501       48,301,704  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  $   40,875,339     $ 44,821,524     $ 94,967,072     $   68,969,858  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)

For the period ended October 31, 2020

 

     Transamerica
Asset Allocation
Intermediate
Horizon
    Transamerica
Asset Allocation
Long Horizon
    Transamerica
Asset Allocation
Short Horizon
 

Investment Income:

           

Dividend income from affiliated investments

  $ 6,852,630     $ 3,169,720     $ 3,229,722  

Total investment income

    6,852,630       3,169,720       3,229,722  
       

Expenses:

           

Investment management fees

    385,662       211,953       153,989  

Distribution and service fees:

           

Class R

    1,559,327       840,567       631,106  

Class R4

    23,799       21,288       5,258  

Transfer agent fees

           

Class R4

    714       639       158  

Total expenses before waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1,969,502       1,074,447       790,511  

Expenses waived and/or reimbursed:

           

Class R

    (62,371     (33,633     (25,251

Class R4

    (2,620     (2,336     (577

Recapture of previously waived and/or reimbursed fees:

           

Class R4

          5       5  

Net expenses

    1,904,511       1,038,483       764,688  
       

Net investment income (loss)

    4,948,119       2,131,237       2,465,034  
       

Net realized gain (loss) on:

           

Affiliated investments

    6,109,762       5,021,610       745,698  

Capital gain distributions received from affiliated investment companies

    10,180,702       9,200,747       790,877  

Net realized gain (loss)

    16,290,464       14,222,357       1,536,575  
       

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

           

Affiliated investments

    688       (3,573,213     2,148,311  

Net realized and change in unrealized gain (loss)

    16,291,152       10,649,144       3,684,886  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  $   21,239,271     $   12,780,381     $   6,149,920  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

For the years ended:

 

     Transamerica Asset Allocation –
Conservative Portfolio
    Transamerica Asset Allocation –
Growth Portfolio
    Transamerica Asset Allocation –
Moderate Growth Portfolio
 
     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019  

From operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 11,984,667     $ 13,427,908     $ 13,501,534     $ 9,267,170     $ 27,017,571     $ 25,391,922  

Net realized gain (loss)

    13,631,624       12,555,827       43,818,144       74,969,973       52,285,018       86,304,476  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    15,259,048       39,152,114       (12,498,154     2,819,578       15,664,483       49,135,596  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    40,875,339       65,135,849       44,821,524       87,056,721       94,967,072       160,831,994  
             

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Class A

    (21,172,188     (45,261,784     (75,734,620     (135,896,039     (106,547,662     (195,121,983

Class B (A)

          (35,180           (512,765           (462,079

Class C

    (3,655,067     (10,966,664     (15,654,701     (40,999,649     (20,296,611     (56,261,966

Class I

    (600,388     (1,340,469     (3,821,326     (7,375,144     (5,178,671     (10,134,841

Class R

    (27,450     (69,293     (149,077     (293,698     (135,419     (396,269

Class T1 (B)

          (647           (1,600           (1,321

Advisor Class (B)

          (647           (5,599           (1,338

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (25,455,093     (57,674,684     (95,359,724     (185,084,494     (132,158,363     (262,379,797
             

Capital share transactions:

                       

Proceeds from shares sold:

                       

Class A

    30,917,907       28,963,268       28,570,398       36,257,491       37,412,702       46,324,431  

Class B (A)

          11,521             2,255             5,015  

Class C

    10,109,291       8,791,352       11,455,443       16,951,553       15,799,907       23,965,320  

Class I

    5,378,350       11,577,719       12,116,472       13,538,297       13,100,012       27,082,103  

Class R

    112,022       134,973       139,523       295,490       221,430       503,375  
      46,517,570       49,478,833       52,281,836       67,045,086       66,534,051       97,880,244  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested:

                       

Class A

    20,368,104       43,684,623       72,588,027       129,511,175       101,157,910       184,646,010  

Class B (A)

          34,951             512,305             461,664  

Class C

    3,383,383       10,145,062       15,089,131       39,455,295       19,458,804       53,988,459  

Class I

    585,240       1,288,926       3,676,214       7,047,376       5,084,966       9,949,259  

Class R

    24,821       56,290       147,115       266,275       128,763       319,796  

Class T1 (B)

          647             1,600             1,321  

Advisor Class (B)

          647             5,599             1,338  
      24,361,548       55,211,146       91,500,487       176,799,625       125,830,443       249,367,847  

Cost of shares redeemed:

                       

Class A

    (116,305,338     (167,067,908     (175,734,081     (198,248,806     (286,454,446     (332,908,342

Class B (A)

          (73,060           (161,880           (288,392

Class C

    (25,901,013     (43,105,555     (44,884,638     (72,930,866     (68,049,316     (134,146,645

Class I

    (7,095,729     (16,518,577     (23,436,861     (24,238,418     (30,132,806     (41,954,731

Class R

    (143,527     (696,020     (511,256     (660,051     (425,493     (1,824,293

Class T1 (B)

          (10,640           (11,046           (10,875

Advisor Class (B)

          (10,670           (38,415           (10,935
          (149,445,607     (227,482,430     (244,566,836     (296,289,482     (385,062,061     (511,144,213

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

          652,159             4,046,336             4,518,725  

Class B (A)

          (652,159           (4,046,336           (4,518,725
                                     

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

    27,836,331       35,687,849       34,274,578       62,246,676       67,588,640       111,934,138  

Class C

    (27,836,331     (35,687,849     (34,274,578     (62,246,676     (67,588,640     (111,934,138
                                     

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    (78,566,489     (122,792,451     (100,784,513     (52,444,771     (192,697,567     (163,896,122

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (63,146,243         (115,331,286     (151,322,713     (150,472,544     (229,888,858     (265,443,925
             

Net assets:

                       

Beginning of year

    753,775,524       869,106,810           1,138,359,268       1,288,831,812       1,960,492,707       2,225,936,632  

End of year

  $ 690,629,281     $ 753,775,524     $ 987,036,555     $     1,138,359,268     $     1,730,603,849     $     1,960,492,707  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

     Transamerica Asset Allocation –
Conservative Portfolio
    Transamerica Asset Allocation –
Growth Portfolio
    Transamerica Asset Allocation –
Moderate Growth Portfolio
 
     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019  
             

Capital share transactions - shares:

                       

Shares issued:

                       

Class A

    2,919,231       2,786,794       2,410,084       2,899,234       3,282,497       4,030,806  

Class B (A)

          1,136             183             432  

Class C

    958,133       856,612       999,382       1,390,607       1,371,202       2,053,178  

Class I

    506,200       1,106,966       977,256       1,063,363       1,127,956       2,310,244  

Class R

    10,487       12,935       11,816       23,660       19,073       43,646  
      4,394,051       4,764,443       4,398,538       5,377,047       5,800,728       8,438,306  

Shares reinvested:

                       

Class A

    1,931,949       4,421,852       5,774,697       11,615,352       8,675,635       17,501,991  

Class B (A)

          3,565             46,071             42,046  

Class C

    322,028       1,041,298       1,233,780       3,636,433       1,646,261       5,064,583  

Class I

    55,390       129,883       293,159       633,757       437,228       945,747  

Class R

    2,326       5,651       11,798       24,075       11,053       30,399  

Class T1 (B)

          66             143             125  

Advisor Class (B)

          66             500             127  
      2,311,693       5,602,381       7,313,434       15,956,331       10,770,177       23,585,018  

Shares redeemed:

                       

Class A

    (10,983,031     (15,975,739     (14,597,973     (15,657,203     (25,014,624     (28,429,441

Class B (A)

          (7,013           (12,478           (23,779

Class C

    (2,474,161     (4,158,158     (3,857,618     (5,936,156     (5,899,910     (11,358,274

Class I

    (669,592     (1,569,598     (1,980,725     (1,924,024     (2,653,593     (3,596,197

Class R

    (13,107     (65,025     (43,233     (51,344     (36,579     (157,173

Class T1 (B)

          (1,035           (885           (946

Advisor Class (B)

          (1,035           (3,082           (954
      (14,139,891     (21,777,603     (20,479,549     (23,585,172     (33,604,706     (43,566,764

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

          62,536             318,331             386,203  

Class B (A)

          (62,587           (320,045           (372,463
            (51           (1,714           13,740  

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

    2,594,663       3,401,919       2,798,707       4,880,226       5,898,775       9,541,413  

Class C

    (2,618,578     (3,431,499     (2,887,338     (5,033,825     (5,841,771     (9,489,350
      (23,915     (29,580     (88,631     (153,599     57,004       52,063  
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding:                    

Class A

    (3,537,188     (5,302,638     (3,614,485     4,055,940       (7,157,717     3,030,972  

Class B (A)

          (64,899           (286,269           (353,764

Class C

    (3,812,578     (5,691,747     (4,511,794     (5,942,941     (8,724,218     (13,729,863

Class I

    (108,002     (332,749     (710,310     (226,904     (1,088,409     (340,206

Class R

    (294     (46,439     (19,619     (3,609     (6,453     (83,128

Class T1 (B)

          (969           (742           (821

Advisor Class (B)

          (969           (2,582           (827
      (7,458,062     (11,440,410     (8,856,208     (2,407,107     (16,976,797     (11,477,637

 

(A)    Class ceased operations on May 6, 2019.
(B)    Class ceased operations on February 15, 2019.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

     Transamerica Asset Allocation –
Moderate Portfolio
    Transamerica Asset Allocation
Intermediate Horizon
    Transamerica Asset Allocation
Long Horizon
 
     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019  

From operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 20,668,154     $ 21,819,836     $ 4,948,119     $ 8,401,789     $ 2,131,237     $ 4,472,911  

Net realized gain (loss)

    26,653,903       41,511,042       16,290,464       13,390,780       14,222,357       17,066,004  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    21,647,801       53,074,922       688       11,487,816       (3,573,213     (1,591,550

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    68,969,858       116,405,800       21,239,271       33,280,385       12,780,381       19,947,365  
             

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Class A

    (58,438,292     (97,926,773                        

Class B (A)

          (80,583                        

Class C

    (11,263,996     (29,528,153                        

Class I

    (2,767,894     (4,341,322                        

Class R

    (157,265     (385,996     (20,168,791     (19,664,230     (19,278,954     (18,105,373

Class R4

                (608,090     (901,809     (978,965     (2,388,591

Class T1 (B)

          (939                        

Advisor Class (B)

          (948                        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (72,627,447     (132,264,714     (20,776,881     (20,566,039     (20,257,919     (20,493,964
             

Capital share transactions:

                       

Proceeds from shares sold:

                       

Class A

    30,017,163       44,357,919                          

Class B (A)

          28,373                          

Class C

    10,424,520       15,689,310                          

Class I

    12,218,149       22,200,013                          

Class R

    774,819       668,340       2,114,589       468,562       1,268,070       957,908  

Class R4

                698,129       698,517       155,806       1,022,362  
      53,434,651       82,943,955       2,812,718       1,167,079       1,423,876       1,980,270  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested:

                       

Class A

    55,569,149       93,193,725                          

Class B (A)

          80,561                          

Class C

    10,681,641       27,987,898                          

Class I

    2,685,924       4,155,278                          

Class R

    151,836       306,789       20,168,791       19,664,230       19,278,954       18,105,373  

Class R4

                608,090       901,809       978,965       2,388,591  

Class T1 (B)

          939                          

Advisor Class (B)

          948                          
      69,088,550       125,726,138       20,776,881       20,566,039       20,257,919       20,493,964  

Cost of shares redeemed:

                       

Class A

    (202,372,737     (263,016,042                        

Class B (A)

          (92,318                        

Class C

    (52,219,205     (111,144,409                        

Class I

    (21,881,098     (24,733,916                        

Class R

    (942,847     (2,116,311     (54,407,584     (57,297,281     (26,397,524     (32,181,999

Class R4

                (1,956,563     (8,462,199     (4,613,304     (19,624,099

Class T1 (B)

          (10,739                        

Advisor Class (B)

          (10,781                        
      (277,415,887     (401,124,516     (56,364,147     (65,759,480     (31,010,828     (51,806,098

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

          1,287,957                          

Class B (A)

          (1,287,957                        
                                     

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

    56,508,744       76,379,755                          

Class C

    (56,508,744     (76,379,755                        
                                     

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    (154,892,686     (192,454,423     (32,774,548     (44,026,362     (9,329,033     (29,331,864

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (158,550,275     (208,313,337       (32,312,158     (31,312,016     (16,806,571     (29,878,463
             

Net assets:

                       

Beginning of year

    1,385,619,338       1,593,932,675       341,438,287       372,750,303       186,087,322       215,965,785  

End of year

  $   1,227,069,063     $   1,385,619,338     $ 309,126,129     $   341,438,287     $   169,280,751     $   186,087,322  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

     Transamerica Asset Allocation –
Moderate Portfolio
    Transamerica Asset Allocation
Intermediate Horizon
    Transamerica Asset Allocation
Long Horizon
 
     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019  
             

Capital share transactions - shares:

                       

Shares issued:

                       

Class A

    2,711,548       4,037,633                          

Class B (A)

          2,455                          

Class C

    930,595       1,416,741                          

Class I

    1,097,888       2,009,704                          

Class R

    70,566       60,701       199,418       46,404       125,226       95,289  

Class R4

                67,365       69,142       15,963       101,947  
      4,810,597       7,527,234       266,783       115,546       141,189       197,236  

Shares reinvested:

                       

Class A

    4,992,735       9,127,691                          

Class B (A)

          7,543                          

Class C

    949,479       2,722,558                          

Class I

    241,757       408,181                          

Class R

    13,679       30,166       1,965,214       2,081,178       1,951,370       2,058,634  

Class R4

                59,329       95,527       99,054       271,282  

Class T1 (B)

          91                          

Advisor Class (B)

          93                          
      6,197,650       12,296,323       2,024,543       2,176,705       2,050,424       2,329,916  

Shares redeemed:

                       

Class A

    (18,326,054     (23,729,672                        

Class B (A)

          (7,922                        

Class C

    (4,706,926     (10,003,669                        

Class I

    (1,978,895     (2,240,543                        

Class R

    (87,279     (195,388     (5,411,528     (5,645,262     (2,749,736     (3,203,524

Class R4

                (182,252     (812,685     (435,777     (1,899,358

Class T1 (B)

          (984                        

Advisor Class (B)

          (992                        
      (25,099,154     (36,179,170     (5,593,780     (6,457,947     (3,185,513     (5,102,882

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

          116,286                          

Class B (A)

          (111,668                        
            4,618                          

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

    5,093,193       6,857,680                          

Class C

    (5,061,566     (6,839,497                        
      31,627       18,183                          
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding:                        

Class A

    (5,528,578     (3,590,382                        

Class B (A)

          (109,592                        

Class C

    (7,888,418     (12,703,867                        

Class I

    (639,250     177,342                          

Class R

    (3,034     (104,521     (3,246,896     (3,517,680     (673,140     (1,049,601

Class R4

                (55,558     (648,016     (320,760     (1,526,129

Class T1 (B)

          (893                        

Advisor Class (B)

          (899                        
      (14,059,280     (16,332,812     (3,302,454     (4,165,696     (993,900     (2,575,730

 

(A)    Class ceased operations on May 6, 2019.
(B)    Class ceased operations on February 15, 2019.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

     Transamerica Asset Allocation
Short Horizon
 
     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019  

From operations:

       

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 2,465,034     $ 3,527,942  

Net realized gain (loss)

    1,536,575       510,500  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    2,148,311       7,310,773  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    6,149,920       11,349,215  
     

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Class R

    (3,130,959     (3,903,449

Class R4

    (66,088     (97,873

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (3,197,047     (4,001,322
     

Capital share transactions:

       

Proceeds from shares sold:

       

Class R

    2,089,523       1,892,149  

Class R4

    117,376       253,085  
      2,206,899       2,145,234  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested:

       

Class R

    3,130,959       3,903,449  

Class R4

    66,088       97,873  
      3,197,047       4,001,322  

Cost of shares redeemed:

       

Class R

    (16,791,049     (24,046,669

Class R4

    (2,435,117     (918,919
      (19,226,166     (24,965,588

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    (13,822,220     (18,819,032

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (10,869,347     (11,471,139
     

Net assets:

       

Beginning of year

    133,813,615       145,284,754  

End of year

  $     122,944,268     $     133,813,615  
     

Capital share transactions - shares:

       

Shares issued:

       

Class R

    202,363       189,895  

Class R4

    11,361       25,168  
      213,724       215,063  

Shares reinvested:

       

Class R

    306,604       395,283  

Class R4

    6,508       9,904  
      313,112       405,187  

Shares redeemed:

       

Class R

    (1,633,691     (2,410,230

Class R4

    (233,887     (89,902
      (1,867,578     (2,500,132

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding:

       

Class R

    (1,124,724     (1,825,052

Class R4

    (216,018     (54,830
      (1,340,742     (1,879,882

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative Portfolio
 
    Class A  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.76     $ 10.67     $ 11.59     $ 11.18     $ 11.40  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.19       0.19       0.25       0.24       0.23 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.47       0.65       (0.43     0.71       0.18  

Total investment operations

    0.66       0.84       (0.18     0.95       0.41  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.19     (0.18     (0.25     (0.25     (0.25

Net realized gains

    (0.19     (0.57     (0.49     (0.29     (0.38

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.38     (0.75     (0.74     (0.54     (0.63
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.04     $ 10.76     $ 10.67     $ 11.59     $ 11.18  

Total return (C)

    6.32     8.64     (1.77 )%      8.78     3.83
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   586,536     $   610,131     $   661,621     $   734,113     $   622,495  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.48     0.49     0.47     0.47     0.48

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.48     0.49     0.47     0.47     0.47 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.78     1.81     2.21     2.15     2.12 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    28     4     20     18     4

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative Portfolio
 
    Class C  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.68     $ 10.59     $ 11.49     $ 11.08     $ 11.30  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.12       0.11       0.16       0.17       0.17 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.44       0.65       (0.42     0.69       0.16  

Total investment operations

    0.56       0.76       (0.26     0.86       0.33  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.14     (0.10     (0.15     (0.16     (0.17

Net realized gains

    (0.19     (0.57     (0.49     (0.29     (0.38

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.33     (0.67     (0.64     (0.45     (0.55
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 10.91     $ 10.68     $ 10.59     $ 11.49     $ 11.08  

Total return (C)

    5.37     7.82     (2.46 )%      7.99     3.10
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   87,565     $   126,367     $   185,581     $   331,669     $   405,546  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.25     1.26     1.23     1.23     1.22

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.25     1.26     1.23     1.23     1.21 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.12     1.07     1.48     1.51     1.56 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    28     4     20     18     4

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative Portfolio
 
    Class I  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.80     $ 10.70     $ 11.62     $ 11.21     $ 11.42  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.22       0.21       0.28       0.28       0.28 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.46       0.67       (0.44     0.69       0.16  

Total investment operations

    0.68       0.88       (0.16     0.97       0.44  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.21     (0.21     (0.27     (0.27     (0.27

Net realized gains

    (0.19     (0.57     (0.49     (0.29     (0.38

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.40     (0.78     (0.76     (0.56     (0.65
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.08     $ 10.80     $ 10.70     $ 11.62     $ 11.21  

Total return

    6.48     8.95     (1.56 )%      8.97     4.13
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   15,655     $   16,423     $   19,845     $   29,213     $   25,946  

Expenses to average net assets (C)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.26     0.27     0.26     0.26     0.26

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.24 %(D)      0.27     0.26     0.26     0.25 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.04     1.98     2.51     2.46     2.50 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    28     4     20     18     4

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(D)    TAM has contractually agreed to reimburse 0.09% of the sub-transfer agency fees and certain per account transfer agency fees through March 1, 2022. These amounts are not subject to recapture by TAM.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative Portfolio
 
    Class R  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.89     $ 10.78     $ 11.70     $ 11.28     $ 11.49  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.15       0.15       0.20       0.21       0.22 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.48       0.67       (0.42     0.70       0.15  

Total investment operations

    0.63       0.82       (0.22     0.91       0.37  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.17     (0.14     (0.21     (0.20     (0.20

Net realized gains

    (0.19     (0.57     (0.49     (0.29     (0.38

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.36     (0.71     (0.70     (0.49     (0.58
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $   11.16     $   10.89     $   10.78     $   11.70     $ 11.28  

Total return

    5.90     8.28     (2.10 )%      8.35     3.44
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $ 873     $ 855     $   1,347     $   1,359     $   1,209  

Expenses to average net assets (C)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.76     0.86     0.83     0.85     0.86

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.76     0.86     0.83     0.85     0.85 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.42     1.41     1.82     1.88     1.97 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    28     4     20     18     4

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Asset Allocation – Growth Portfolio
 
    Class A  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 13.01     $ 14.38     $ 16.35     $ 14.71     $ 15.57  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.17       0.11       0.26       0.23       0.23 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.48       0.67       (0.56     2.55       0.24  

Total investment operations

    0.65       0.78       (0.30     2.78       0.47  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.21     (0.19     (0.32     (0.24     (0.23

Net realized gains

    (0.92     (1.96     (1.35     (0.90     (1.10

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.13     (2.15     (1.67     (1.14     (1.33
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 12.53     $ 13.01     $ 14.38     $ 16.35     $ 14.71  

Total return (C)

    5.01     7.89     (2.33 )%      20.19     3.28
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   809,244     $   887,342     $   922,131     $   830,875     $   727,751  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.53     0.54     0.51     0.52     0.53

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.53     0.54     0.51     0.52     0.52 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.40     0.90     1.65     1.53     1.63 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    26     1     32     9     1

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Asset Allocation – Growth Portfolio
 
    Class C  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 12.59     $ 13.88     $ 15.82     $ 14.26     $ 15.13  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.09       0.03       0.15       0.13       0.13 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.44       0.64       (0.55     2.46       0.21  

Total investment operations

    0.53       0.67       (0.40     2.59       0.34  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.09           (0.19     (0.13     (0.11

Net realized gains

    (0.92     (1.96     (1.35     (0.90     (1.10

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.01     (1.96     (1.54     (1.03     (1.21
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 12.11     $ 12.59     $ 13.88     $ 15.82     $ 14.26  

Total return (C)

    4.13     7.10     (3.03 )%      19.31     2.49
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   143,282     $   205,681     $   309,195     $   628,621     $   660,687  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.31     1.31     1.26     1.26     1.27

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.31     1.31     1.26     1.26     1.26 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.74     0.25     1.02     0.91     0.93 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    26     1     32     9     1

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Asset Allocation – Growth Portfolio
 
    Class I  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 13.01     $ 14.38     $ 16.36     $ 14.72     $ 15.59  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.22       0.16       0.30       0.23       0.28 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.47       0.65       (0.57     2.59       0.22  

Total investment operations

    0.69       0.81       (0.27     2.82       0.50  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.25     (0.22     (0.36     (0.28     (0.27

Net realized gains

    (0.92     (1.96     (1.35     (0.90     (1.10

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.17     (2.18     (1.71     (1.18     (1.37
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 12.53     $ 13.01     $ 14.38     $ 16.36     $ 14.72  

Total return

    5.31     8.19     (2.11 )%      20.52     3.52
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   32,886     $   43,396     $   51,209     $   56,253     $   32,116  

Expenses to average net assets (C)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.26     0.27     0.26     0.26     0.26

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.25 %(D)      0.27     0.26     0.26     0.25 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.81     1.25     1.95     1.50     1.96 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    26     1     32     9     1

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(D)    TAM has contractually agreed to reimburse 0.09% of the sub-transfer agency fees and certain per account transfer agency fees through March 1, 2022. These amounts are not subject to recapture by TAM.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Asset Allocation – Growth Portfolio
 
    Class R  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 12.89     $ 14.22     $ 16.20     $ 14.57     $ 15.45  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.14       0.08       0.22       0.18       0.21 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.47       0.67       (0.57     2.55       0.20  

Total investment operations

    0.61       0.75       (0.35     2.73       0.41  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.17     (0.12     (0.28     (0.20     (0.19

Net realized gains

    (0.92     (1.96     (1.35     (0.90     (1.10

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.09     (2.08     (1.63     (1.10     (1.29
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 12.41     $ 12.89     $ 14.22     $ 16.20     $ 14.57  

Total return

    4.72     7.71     (2.67 )%      19.94     2.90
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   1,625     $   1,940     $   2,193     $   2,702     $   2,142  

Expenses to average net assets (C)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.76     0.80     0.79     0.80     0.86

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.76     0.80     0.79     0.80     0.85 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.17     0.61     1.41     1.19     1.47 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    26     1     32     9     1

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth Portfolio
 
    Class A  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 12.05     $ 12.81     $ 14.38     $ 13.34     $ 13.93  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.18       0.16       0.27       0.26       0.23 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.50       0.69       (0.50     1.67       0.20  

Total investment operations

    0.68       0.85       (0.23     1.93       0.43  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.23     (0.21     (0.30     (0.25     (0.23

Net realized gains

    (0.63     (1.40     (1.04     (0.64     (0.79

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.86     (1.61     (1.34     (0.89     (1.02
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.87     $ 12.05     $ 12.81     $ 14.38     $ 13.34  

Total return (C)

    5.75     8.37     (2.02 )%      15.32     3.35
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   1,423,975     $   1,531,349     $   1,589,016     $   1,434,214     $   1,315,381  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.50     0.51     0.49     0.49     0.50

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.50     0.51     0.49     0.49     0.49 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.59     1.36     1.98     1.89     1.76 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    28     3     32     14     1

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth Portfolio
 
    Class C  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 12.10     $ 12.72     $ 14.28     $ 13.24     $ 13.82  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.11       0.08       0.18       0.17       0.14 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.48       0.70       (0.52     1.65       0.19  

Total investment operations

    0.59       0.78       (0.34     1.82       0.33  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.10     (0.00 )(C)      (0.18     (0.14     (0.12

Net realized gains

    (0.63     (1.40     (1.04     (0.64     (0.79

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.73     (1.40     (1.22     (0.78     (0.91
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.96     $ 12.10     $ 12.72     $ 14.28     $ 13.24  

Total return (D)

    4.97     7.60     (2.82 )%      14.48     2.60
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   245,806     $   354,235     $   547,237     $   1,123,771     $   1,286,726  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.27     1.28     1.24     1.24     1.24

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.27     1.28     1.24     1.24     1.23 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.93     0.68     1.33     1.25     1.05 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    28     3     32     14     1

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth Portfolio
 
    Class I  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 12.04     $ 12.80     $ 14.38     $ 13.34     $ 13.93  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.22       0.19       0.30       0.27       0.27 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.50       0.68       (0.51     1.69       0.19  

Total investment operations

    0.72       0.87       (0.21     1.96       0.46  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.26     (0.23     (0.33     (0.28     (0.26

Net realized gains

    (0.63     (1.40     (1.04     (0.64     (0.79

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.89     (1.63     (1.37     (0.92     (1.05
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.87     $ 12.04     $ 12.80     $ 14.38     $ 13.34  

Total return

    6.12     8.64     (1.84 )%      15.62     3.63
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   58,844     $   72,827     $   81,772     $   85,959     $   53,166  

Expenses to average net assets (C)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.25     0.26     0.25     0.25     0.25

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.24 %(D)      0.26     0.25     0.25     0.24 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.92     1.65     2.24     1.96     2.04 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    28     3     32     14     1

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(D)    TAM has contractually agreed to reimburse 0.09% of the sub-transfer agency fees and certain per account transfer agency fees through March 1, 2022. These amounts are not subject to recapture by TAM.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth Portfolio
 
    Class R  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.99     $ 12.73     $ 14.30     $ 13.26     $ 13.85  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.14       0.13       0.24       0.18       0.21 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.51       0.68       (0.52     1.70       0.18  

Total investment operations

    0.65       0.81       (0.28     1.88       0.39  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.17     (0.15     (0.25     (0.20     (0.19

Net realized gains

    (0.63     (1.40     (1.04     (0.64     (0.79

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.80     (1.55     (1.29     (0.84     (0.98
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.84     $ 11.99     $ 12.73     $ 14.30     $ 13.26  

Total return

    5.51     8.08     (2.33 )%      15.03     3.10
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   1,979     $   2,082     $   3,268     $   4,246     $   4,483  

Expenses to average net assets (C)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.77     0.78     0.76     0.76     0.79

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.77     0.78     0.76     0.76     0.78 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.26     1.12     1.74     1.36     1.61 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    28     3     32     14     1

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Portfolio
 
    Class A  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.46     $ 11.64     $ 12.80     $ 12.11     $ 12.46  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.19       0.18       0.26       0.25       0.24 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.47       0.69       (0.47     1.08       0.18  

Total investment operations

    0.66       0.87       (0.21     1.33       0.42  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.25     (0.23     (0.27     (0.23     (0.25

Net realized gains

    (0.39     (0.82     (0.68     (0.41     (0.52

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.64     (1.05     (0.95     (0.64     (0.77
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.48     $ 11.46     $ 11.64     $ 12.80     $ 12.11  

Total return (C)

    5.93     8.51     (1.89 )%      11.54     3.71
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   1,004,834     $   1,066,485     $   1,124,731     $   1,094,724     $   1,000,707  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.49     0.49     0.48     0.48     0.48

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.49     0.49     0.48     0.48     0.47 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.72     1.64     2.12     2.07     2.04 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    24     4     25     13     2

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Portfolio
 
    Class C  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.47     $ 11.55     $ 12.70     $ 12.01     $ 12.36  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.12       0.10       0.17       0.17       0.16 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.45       0.70       (0.48     1.06       0.17  

Total investment operations

    0.57       0.80       (0.31     1.23       0.33  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.13     (0.06     (0.16     (0.13     (0.16

Net realized gains

    (0.39     (0.82     (0.68     (0.41     (0.52

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.52     (0.88     (0.84     (0.54     (0.68
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.52     $ 11.47     $ 11.55     $ 12.70     $ 12.01  

Total return (C)

    5.06     7.77     (2.68 )%      10.69     2.88
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   176,866     $   266,489     $   415,277     $   786,977     $   939,970  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.27     1.26     1.23     1.22     1.22

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.27     1.26     1.23     1.22     1.21 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.07     0.93     1.43     1.43     1.40 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    24     4     25     13     2

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Portfolio
 
    Class I  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.46     $ 11.63     $ 12.80     $ 12.11     $ 12.46  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.22       0.20       0.29       0.28       0.28 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.47       0.70       (0.48     1.08       0.17  

Total investment operations

    0.69       0.90       (0.19     1.36       0.45  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.28     (0.25     (0.30     (0.26     (0.28

Net realized gains

    (0.39     (0.82     (0.68     (0.41     (0.52

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.67     (1.07     (0.98     (0.67     (0.80
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.48     $ 11.46     $ 11.63     $ 12.80     $ 12.11  

Total return

    6.19     8.86     (1.73 )%      11.80     3.97
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   42,338     $   49,587     $   48,287     $   59,664     $   43,818  

Expenses to average net assets (C)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.26     0.26     0.26     0.25     0.25

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.25 %(D)      0.26     0.26     0.25     0.24 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.00     1.84     2.40     2.26     2.40 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    24     4     25     13     2

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(D)    TAM has contractually agreed to reimburse 0.09% of the sub-transfer agency fees and certain per account transfer agency fees through March 1, 2022. These amounts are not subject to recapture by TAM.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Portfolio
 
    Class R  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.39     $ 11.57     $ 12.72     $ 12.03     $ 12.39  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.16       0.17       0.22       0.17       0.21 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.47       0.66       (0.46     1.13       0.17  

Total investment operations

    0.63       0.83       (0.24     1.30       0.38  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.21     (0.19     (0.23     (0.20     (0.22

Net realized gains

    (0.39     (0.82     (0.68     (0.41     (0.52

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.60     (1.01     (0.91     (0.61     (0.74
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.42     $ 11.39     $ 11.57     $ 12.72     $ 12.03  

Total return

    5.72     8.21     (2.08 )%      11.20     3.40
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   3,031     $   3,058     $   4,313     $   4,693     $   5,256  

Expenses to average net assets (C)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.73     0.74     0.73     0.73     0.74

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.73     0.74     0.73     0.73     0.72 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.46     1.54     1.82     1.38     1.80 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    24     4     25     13     2

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and
years indicated:
  Transamerica Asset Allocation Intermediate Horizon  
  Class R  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.57     $ 10.22     $ 10.38     $ 10.00  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.16       0.24       0.16       0.05  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.58       0.69       (0.16     0.37  

Total investment operations

    0.74       0.93             0.42  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.16     (0.24     (0.16     (0.04

Net realized gains

    (0.49     (0.34            

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.65     (0.58     (0.16     (0.04
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 10.66     $ 10.57     $ 10.22     $ 10.38  

Total return

    7.33     9.85     (0.07 )%      4.24 %(C) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   300,319     $   332,117     $   357,118     $   424,721  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.62     0.62     0.62     0.62 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.60     0.60     0.60     0.60 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.53     2.35     1.51     0.99 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    48     35     27     26 %(C) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on May 19, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and
years indicated:
  Transamerica Asset Allocation Intermediate Horizon  
  Class R4  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A) (B) (C)
    December 31,
2016
    December 31,
2015
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.57     $ 10.22     $ 10.38     $ 9.58     $ 9.23     $ 9.35  
             

Investment operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss) (D)

    0.18       0.26       0.18       0.13       0.18       0.15  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.59       0.69       (0.16     0.78       0.35       (0.12

Total investment operations

    0.77       0.95       0.02       0.91       0.53       0.03  
             

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Net investment income

    (0.19     (0.26     (0.18     (0.11     (0.18     (0.15

Net realized gains

    (0.49     (0.34                        

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.68     (0.60     (0.18     (0.11     (0.18     (0.15
             

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 10.66     $ 10.57     $ 10.22     $ 10.38     $ 9.58     $ 9.23  

Total return

    7.61     10.10     0.18     9.53 %(E)      5.74     0.26
             

Ratio and supplemental data:

                       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   8,807     $   9,321     $   15,632     $   20,852     $   78,806     $   79,613  

Expenses to average net assets (F)

                       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.38     0.38     0.38     0.21 %(G)      0.10     0.10

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.35     0.35     0.35     0.20 %(G)      0.10     0.10

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.75     2.60     1.73     1.37 %(G)      1.88     1.57

Portfolio turnover rate

    48     35     27     26 %(E)      45     42

 

(A)    Transamerica Institutional Asset Allocation – Intermediate Horizon reorganized into the Fund on May 19, 2017. Prior to May 19, 2017, information provided reflects Transamerica Institutional Asset Allocation – Intermediate Horizon, which was the accounting and performance survivor of the reorganization.
(B)    Effective May 19, 2017, the Fund underwent a 1.23-for-1 share split. The per share data has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the share split. See the Stock Split section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(C)    The fiscal year end of the Fund is October 31 while the fiscal year end of the accounting and performance survivor is December 31. The Financial Highlights represents activity for the ten months of January 1, 2017 – October 31, 2017.
(D)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(G)    Annualized.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and
years indicated:
  Transamerica Asset Allocation Long Horizon  
  Class R  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.50     $ 10.64     $ 10.68     $ 10.00  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.12       0.22       0.10       0.01  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.67       0.68       (0.05 )(C)      0.68  

Total investment operations

    0.79       0.90       0.05       0.69  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.13     (0.23     (0.09     (0.01

Net realized gains

    (1.04     (0.81            

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.17     (1.04     (0.09     (0.01
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 10.12     $ 10.50     $ 10.64     $ 10.68  

Total return

    7.72     10.28     0.47     6.90 %(D) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   164,147     $   177,392     $   190,928     $   225,869  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.62     0.62     0.62     0.62 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.60     0.60     0.60     0.60 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.19     2.16     0.86     0.14 %(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    52     40     30     35 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on May 19, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and
years indicated:
  Transamerica Asset Allocation Long Horizon  
  Class R4  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A) (B) (C)
    December 31,
2016
    December 31,
2015
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.51     $ 10.64     $ 10.68     $ 9.38     $ 8.87     $ 8.92  
             

Investment operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss) (D)

    0.14       0.25       0.12       0.06       0.11       0.11  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.67       0.67       (0.04 )(E)      1.31       0.51       (0.05

Total investment operations

    0.81       0.92       0.08       1.37       0.62       0.06  
             

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Net investment income

    (0.15     (0.24     (0.12     (0.07     (0.11     (0.11

Net realized gains

    (1.04     (0.81                        

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.19     (1.05     (0.12     (0.07     (0.11     (0.11
             

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 10.13     $ 10.51     $ 10.64     $ 10.68     $ 9.38     $ 8.87  

Total return

    7.98     10.57     0.72     14.69 %(F)      7.07     0.63
             

Ratio and supplemental data:

                       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   5,134     $   8,695     $   25,038     $   32,618     $   28,489     $   28,659  

Expenses to average net assets (G)

                       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.38     0.38     0.38     0.28 %(H)      0.10     0.10

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.35     0.35     0.35     0.26 %(H)      0.10     0.10

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.44     2.47     1.09     0.64 %(H)      1.29     1.19

Portfolio turnover rate

    52     40     30     35 %(F)      28     43

 

(A)    Transamerica Institutional Asset Allocation – Long Horizon reorganized into the Fund on May 19, 2017. Prior to May 19, 2017, information provided reflects Transamerica Institutional Asset Allocation – Long Horizon, which was the accounting and performance survivor of the reorganization.
(B)    Effective May 19, 2017, the Fund underwent a 1.22-for-1 share split. The per share data has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the share split. See the Stock Split section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(C)    The fiscal year end of the Fund is October 31 while the fiscal year end of the accounting and performance survivor is December 31. The Financial Highlights represents activity for the ten months of January 1, 2017 – October 31, 2017.
(D)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(E)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(F)    Not annualized.
(G)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(H)    Annualized.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and
years indicated:
  Transamerica Asset Allocation Short Horizon  
  Class R  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.29     $ 9.76     $ 10.10     $ 10.00  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.20       0.25       0.22       0.08  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.30       0.57       (0.34     0.09  

Total investment operations

    0.50       0.82       (0.12     0.17  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.20     (0.26     (0.22     (0.07

Net realized gains

    (0.05     (0.03            

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.25     (0.29     (0.22     (0.07
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 10.54     $ 10.29     $ 9.76     $ 10.10  

Total return

    5.02     8.51     (1.21 )%      1.72 %(C) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   122,392     $   131,052     $   142,129     $   181,866  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.62     0.62     0.62     0.62 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.60     0.60     0.60     0.60 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.91     2.53     2.21     1.77 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    29     26     52     22 %(C) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on May 19, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Annualized.

 

 

For a share outstanding during the period and
years indicated:
  Transamerica Asset Allocation Short Horizon  
  Class R4  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A) (B) (C)
    December 31,
2016
    December 31,
2015
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.29     $ 9.76     $ 10.10     $ 9.81     $ 9.63     $ 9.92  
             

Investment operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss) (D)

    0.24       0.28       0.23       0.17       0.25       0.21  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.29       0.57       (0.33     0.28       0.18       (0.28

Total investment operations

    0.53       0.85       (0.10     0.45       0.43       (0.07
             

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Net investment income

    (0.23     (0.29     (0.24     (0.16     (0.25     (0.22

Net realized gains

    (0.05     (0.03                        

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.28     (0.32     (0.24     (0.16     (0.25     (0.22
             

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   10.54     $   10.29     $ 9.76     $ 10.10     $ 9.81     $ 9.63  

Total return

    5.29     8.78     (1.01 )%      4.49 %(E)      4.48     (0.72 )% 
             

Ratio and supplemental data:

                       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 552     $ 2,762     $   3,156     $   6,959     $   11,896     $   12,349  

Expenses to average net assets (F)

                       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.38     0.38     0.38     0.23 %(G)      0.10     0.10

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.35     0.35     0.35     0.22 %(G)      0.10     0.10

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.32     2.75     2.30     1.98 %(G)      2.53     2.07

Portfolio turnover rate

    29     26     52     22 %(E)      49     60

 

(A)    Transamerica Institutional Asset Allocation – Short Horizon reorganized into the Fund on May 19, 2017. Prior to May 19, 2017, information provided reflects Transamerica Institutional Asset Allocation – Short Horizon, which was the accounting and performance survivor of the reorganization.
(B)    Effective May 19, 2017, the Fund underwent a 1.11-for-1 share split. The per share data has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the share split. See the Stock Split section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(C)    The fiscal year end of the Fund is October 31 while the fiscal year end of the accounting and performance survivor is December 31. The Financial Highlights represents activity for the ten months of January 1, 2017 – October 31, 2017.
(D)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(G)    Annualized.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

1. ORGANIZATION

Transamerica Funds (the “Trust”) is an open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The Trust applies investment company accounting and reporting guidance. The funds covered by this report (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) are each a series of the Trust and are as follows:

 

Fund   Class

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative Portfolio (“Asset Allocation – Conservative”)

  A,C,I,R

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Growth Portfolio (“Asset Allocation – Growth”)

  A,C,I,R

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth Portfolio (“Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth”)

  A,C,I,R

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Portfolio (“Asset Allocation – Moderate”)

  A,C,I,R

Transamerica Asset Allocation Intermediate Horizon (“Intermediate Horizon”)

  R,R4

Transamerica Asset Allocation Long Horizon (“Long Horizon”)

  R,R4

Transamerica Asset Allocation Short Horizon (“Short Horizon”)

  R,R4

Each class has a public offering price that reflects different sales charges, if any, and expense levels. Effective September 16, 2018, Class C shares will convert to Class A shares ten years from the date of purchase.

Each Fund, a “fund of fund”, invests the majority of its assets among certain other series of the Trust (hereafter referred to as “Underlying Funds”). The shareholder reports of the Underlying Funds, including the Schedule of Investments, should be read in conjunction with this report. The Underlying Funds’ shareholder reports are not covered by this report.

This report must be accompanied or preceded by each Fund’s current prospectus, which contains additional information about the Funds, including risks, sales charges, as well as investment objectives and strategies.

Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”) serves as investment manager for the Funds pursuant to an investment management agreement. TAM provides continuous and regular investment management services to the Funds. TAM supervises each Fund’s investments, conducts its investment program and provides supervisory, compliance and administrative services to the Funds.

TAM is responsible for the day-to-day management of Intermediate Horizon, Long Horizon and Short Horizon. For each of the other Funds, TAM currently acts as a “manager of managers” and hires sub-advisers to furnish day-to-day investment advice and recommendations. TAM may, in the future, determine to provide all aspects of the day-to-day management of these other Funds without the use of a sub-adviser. When acting as a manager of managers, TAM provides investment management services that include, without limitation, the design and development of the Funds and their investment strategies and the ongoing review and evaluation of those investment strategies including recommending changes in strategy where it believes appropriate or advisable; the selection of one or more sub-advisers for the Funds employing a combination of quantitative and qualitative screens, research, analysis and due diligence; negotiation of sub-advisory agreements and fees; oversight and monitoring of sub-advisers and recommending changes to sub-advisers where it believes appropriate or advisable; recommending fund combinations and liquidations where it believes appropriate or advisable; selection and oversight of transition managers, as needed; regular supervision of the Funds’ investments; regular review and evaluation of sub-adviser performance; daily monitoring of the sub-advisers’ buying and selling of securities for the Funds; regular review of holdings; ongoing trade oversight and analysis; regular monitoring to ensure adherence to investment process; regular calls and periodic on-site visits with sub-advisers; portfolio construction and asset allocation when using multiple sub-advisers for a Fund; risk management oversight and analysis; oversight of negotiation of investment documentation and agreements; design, development, implementation and regular monitoring of the valuation process; periodic due diligence reviews of pricing vendors and vendor methodology; design, development, implementation and regular monitoring of the compliance process; respond to regulatory inquiries and determine appropriate litigation strategy, as needed; review of proxies voted by sub-advisers; oversight of preparation and review of materials for meetings of the Funds’ Board of Trustees (the “Board”), participation in these meetings and preparation of regular communications with the Board; oversight of preparation and review of prospectuses, shareholder reports and other disclosure materials and regulatory filings for the Funds; oversight of other service providers to the Funds, such as the custodian, the transfer agent, the Funds’ independent accounting firm and legal counsel; supervision of the performance of recordkeeping and shareholder relations functions for the Funds; and oversight of cash management services. TAM uses a variety of quantitative and qualitative tools to carry out its investment management services. TAM, not the Funds, is responsible for paying the sub-adviser(s) for their services, and sub-advisory fees are TAM’s expense.

TAM’s investment management services also include the provision of supervisory and administrative services to the Funds. These services include performing certain administrative services for the Funds and supervising and overseeing the administrative, clerical, recordkeeping and bookkeeping services provided to the Funds by State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”), to whom TAM has outsourced the provision of certain services as described below: to the extent agreed upon by TAM and the Funds from time to time, monitoring and verifying the custodian’s daily calculation of the Net Asset Values (“NAV”); shareholder relations functions; compliance services; valuation services; assisting in due diligence and in the oversight and monitoring of certain activities of

 

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At October 31, 2020

 

1. ORGANIZATION (continued)

 

sub-advisers and certain aspects of Fund investments; assisting with Fund combinations and liquidations; oversight of the preparation and filing, and review, of all returns and reports, in connection with federal, state and local taxes; oversight and review of regulatory reporting; supervising and coordinating the Funds’ custodian and dividend disbursing agent and monitoring their services to the Funds; assisting the Funds in preparing reports to shareholders; acting as liaison with the Funds’ independent public accountants and providing, upon request, analyses, fiscal year summaries and other audit related services; assisting in the preparation of agendas and supporting documents for and minutes of meetings of trustees and committees of trustees; assisting in the preparation of regular communications with the trustees; and providing personnel and office space, telephones and other office equipment as necessary in order for TAM to perform supervisory and administrative services to the Funds.

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

In preparing the Funds’ financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”), estimates or assumptions (which could differ from actual results) may be used that affect reported amounts and disclosures. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds.

Security transactions and investment income: Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Security gains and losses are calculated on a first-in, first-out basis. Interest income, if any, is accrued as earned. Dividend income and capital gain distributions from underlying investments, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income or short-term capital gain distributions received from underlying investments, if any, are recorded as Dividend income from investments within the Statements of Operations. Long-term capital gain distributions received from underlying investments, if any, are recorded as Net realized gain (loss) on Capital gain distributions received from investments within the Statements of Operations.

Multiple class operations, income, and expenses: Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated to each class daily based upon net assets. Each class bears its own specific expenses in addition to the allocated non-class specific expenses.

Distributions to shareholders: Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.

Commission recapture: The sub-adviser(s), to the extent consistent with the best execution and usual commission rate policies and practices, may elect to place security transactions of the Funds with broker/dealers with which other funds or portfolios advised by TAM have established a commission recapture program. A commission recapture program is any arrangement under which a broker/dealer applies a portion of the commissions received by such broker/dealer on the security transactions to the Funds. In no event will commissions, paid by the Funds, be used to pay expenses that would otherwise be borne by any other funds or portfolios advised by TAM, or by any other party.

There were no commissions recaptured during the year ended October 31, 2020 by the Funds.

Indemnification: In the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of representations that provide general indemnifications. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds and/or their affiliates that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss to be remote.

3. INVESTMENT VALUATION

All investments in securities are recorded at their estimated fair value. The Funds value their investments at the official close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) each day the NYSE is open for business.

The Funds utilize various methods to measure the fair value of their investments on a recurring basis. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The three levels (“Levels”) of inputs of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1—Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.

Level 2—Inputs, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, which are observable, either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates, and similar data.

 

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3. INVESTMENT VALUATION (continued)

 

Level 3—Unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available, which may include the Funds’ own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative instruments.

The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different Levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the Level in the fair value hierarchy that is assigned to the fair value measurement of a security is determined based on the lowest Level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Certain investments that are measured at fair value using NAV per share, or its equivalent, using the “practical expedient” have not been classified in the fair value Levels. The hierarchy classification of inputs used to value the Funds’ investments at October 31, 2020, is disclosed within the Investment Valuation section of each Fund’s Schedule of Investments.

The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is generally greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuation, the determination of values may differ significantly from values that would have been realized had a ready market for investments existed, and the differences could be material.

Fair value measurements: Descriptions of the valuation techniques applied to the Funds’ significant categories of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:

Investment companies: Certain investment companies are valued at the NAV of the underlying investments as the practical expedient. These investment companies are not included within the fair value hierarchy. Certain other investment companies are valued at the actively traded NAV of the underlying investments and no valuation adjustments are applied. These investment companies are categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

Restricted securities: Restricted securities for which quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value. Restricted securities issued by publicly traded companies are generally valued at a discount to similar publicly traded securities. Restricted securities issued by nonpublic entities may be valued by reference to comparable public entities and/or fundamental data relating to the issuer. Depending on the relative significance of observable valuation inputs, these instruments may be classified in either Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Derivative instruments: Centrally cleared or listed derivatives that are actively traded are valued based on quoted prices from the exchange and are categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Over-the-counter (“OTC”) derivative contracts include forward, swap, swaption, and option contracts related to interest rates, foreign currencies, credit standing of reference entities, equity prices, or commodity prices. Depending on the product and the terms of the transaction, the fair value of the OTC derivative products are modeled taking into account the counterparties’ creditworthiness and using a series of techniques, including simulation models. Many pricing models do not entail material subjectivity because the methodologies employed do not necessitate significant judgments and the pricing inputs are observed from actively quoted markets, as is the case of interest rate swap and option contracts. The majority of OTC derivative products valued by the Fund using pricing models fall into this category and are categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy or Level 3 if inputs are unobservable.

4. SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS

Restricted securities: The Funds may invest in unregulated restricted securities. Restricted securities are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. Restricted securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933.

Restricted securities held at October 31, 2020, if any, are identified within the Schedule of Investments.

5. BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS

The Funds may engage in borrowing transactions as a means of raising cash to satisfy redemption requests, for other temporary or emergency purposes or, to the extent permitted by their investment policies, to raise additional cash to be invested in other securities or instruments. When the Funds invest borrowing proceeds in other securities, the Funds will bear the risk that the market value of the securities in which such proceeds are invested goes down and is insufficient to repay the borrowed proceeds. The Funds may borrow on a secured or on an unsecured basis. If the Funds enter into a secured borrowing arrangement, a portion of the Funds’ assets will be used as collateral. The 1940 Act requires the Funds to maintain asset coverage of at least 300% of the amount of their borrowings.

 

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At October 31, 2020

 

5. BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

Asset coverage means the ratio that the value of the Funds’ total assets, minus liabilities other than borrowings, bears to the aggregate amount of all borrowings. Although complying with this requirement has the effect of limiting the amount that the Funds may borrow, it does not otherwise mitigate the risks of entering into borrowing transactions.

Interfund lending: The Funds, along with other funds and portfolios advised by TAM, may participate in an interfund lending program pursuant to exemptive relief granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 18, 2017. This program allows the Funds to lend to and borrow from other funds and portfolios advised by TAM. Interfund lending transactions are subject to the conditions of the exemptive relief which places limits on the amount of lending or borrowing a Fund may participate in under the program. Interest earned or paid on an interfund lending transaction will be based on the average of certain current market rates. For the year ended October 31, 2020, the Funds have not utilized the program.

6. RISK EXPOSURES AND THE USE OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

Certain Funds’ investment strategies allow the Funds to use various types of derivative contracts, including option contracts, swap agreements, futures contracts, and forward foreign currency contracts. Derivatives are investments whose value is primarily derived from underlying assets, indices or reference rates and may be transacted on an exchange or OTC.

Market Risk Factors: In pursuit of the Funds’ investment strategies, the Funds may seek to use derivatives to increase or decrease their exposure to certain market risks, including:

Interest rate risk: Interest rate risk relates to the fluctuations in the value of fixed income securities due to changes in the prevailing levels of market interest rates.

Foreign exchange rate risk: Foreign exchange rate risk relates to fluctuations in the value of an asset or liability due to changes in the currency exchange rates.

Equity risk: Equity risk relates to the change in value of equity securities as they relate to increases or decreases in the general market.

Credit risk: Credit risk relates to the ability of the issuer of a financial instrument to make further principal or interest payments on an obligation or commitment that it has to the Funds.

Commodity risk: Commodity risk relates to the change in value of commodities or commodity indices as they relate to increases or decreases in the commodities market. Commodities are physical assets that have tangible properties. Examples of these types of assets are crude oil, heating oil, metals, livestock, and agricultural products.

The Funds are also exposed to additional risks from investing in derivatives, such as liquidity and counterparty credit risk. Liquidity risk is the risk that the Funds will be unable to sell or close out the derivative in the open market in a timely manner. Counterparty credit risk is the risk that the counterparty will not be able to fulfill its obligations to the Funds. Investing in derivatives may also involve greater risks than investing directly in the underlying assets, such as losses in excess of any initial investment and collateral received. In addition, there may be the risk that the change in value of the derivative contract does not correspond to the change in value of the underlying instrument.

The Funds’ exposure to market risk factors and certain other associated risks are summarized by derivative type as follows:

Futures contracts: The Funds are subject to equity and commodity risk, interest rate risk, and foreign exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing their investment objectives. The Funds, use futures contracts to gain exposure to, or hedge against, changes in the value of equities and commodities, interest rates, or foreign currencies. A futures contract represents a commitment for the future purchase or sale of an asset at a specified price on a specified date. Upon entering into such contracts, the Funds are required to deposit with the broker, either in cash or in securities, an initial margin in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the contract amount. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are paid or received by the Funds, depending on the daily fluctuations in the value of the contract, and are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized gains or losses by the Funds. Upon entering into such contracts, the Funds bear the risk of equity and commodity prices, interest rates, or exchange rates moving unexpectedly, in which case, the Funds may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize losses. With futures, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Funds since futures are exchange-traded and the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange-traded futures, guarantees the futures against default. Futures contracts are generally entered into on a regulated futures exchange and cleared through a clearinghouse associated with the exchange.

Open futures contracts at October 31, 2020, if any, are listed within the Schedule of Investments. Variation margin, if applicable, is shown in Variation margin receivable or payable on futures contracts within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

6. RISK EXPOSURES AND THE USE OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (continued)

 

The following is a summary of the location and each Fund’s fair values of derivative investments disclosed, if any, within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, categorized by primary market risk exposure as of October 31, 2020. Funds not listed in the subsequent tables do not have direct exposure to derivative investments during the year.

 

Liability Derivatives  
Fund/Location   Interest Rate
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Commodity
Contracts
    Total  

Asset Allocation – Conservative

           

Futures contracts:

           

Total distributable earnings (accumulated losses) (A) (B)

  $     $     $   (511,374   $     $     $   (511,374

Total

  $     $     $ (511,374   $     $     $ (511,374
                                                 

Asset Allocation – Growth

           
Futures contracts:            

Total distributable earnings (accumulated losses) (A) (B)

  $     $     $ (603,056   $     $     $ (603,056

Total

  $     $     $ (603,056   $     $     $ (603,056
                                                 

Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth

           

Futures contracts:

           

Total distributable earnings (accumulated losses) (A) (B)

  $     $     $ (440,699   $     $     $ (440,699

Total

  $     $     $ (440,699   $     $     $ (440,699
                                                 

Asset Allocation – Moderate

           
Futures contracts:            

Total distributable earnings (accumulated losses) (A) (B)

  $     $     $ (472,908   $     $     $ (472,908

Total

  $     $     $ (472,908   $     $     $ (472,908
                                                 

 

(A) 

May include exchange-traded derivatives which are not subject to a master netting arrangement, or another similar arrangement.

(B) 

Included within unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts as reported in the Schedule of Investments. Only current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

The following is a summary of the location and the effect of derivative investments, if any, within the Statements of Operations, categorized by primary market risk exposure as of October 31, 2020. Funds not listed in the subsequent tables do not have direct exposure to derivative investments during the year.

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivative Instruments  
Fund/Location   Interest Rate
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Commodity
Contracts
    Total  

Asset Allocation – Conservative

 

Futures contracts

  $     $     $ (511,374   $     $     $ (511,374

Total

  $     $     $ (511,374   $     $     $ (511,374
                                                 

Asset Allocation – Growth

 

Futures contracts

  $     $     $ (603,056   $     $     $ (603,056

Total

  $     $     $   (603,056   $     $     $   (603,056
                                                 

Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth

 

Futures contracts

  $     $     $ (440,699   $     $     $ (440,699

Total

  $     $     $   (440,699   $     $     $   (440,699
                                                 

Asset Allocation – Moderate

 

Futures contracts

  $     $     $ (472,908   $     $     $ (472,908

Total

  $     $     $ (472,908   $     $     $ (472,908
                                                 

The following is a summary of the ending monthly average volume on derivative activity during the year ended October 31, 2020.

 

     Asset Allocation –
Conservative
    Asset Allocation –
Growth
    Asset Allocation –
Moderate Growth
    Asset Allocation –
Moderate
 

Futures contracts:

       

Average notional value of contracts – long

  $ 1,537,612     $ 2,129,318     $ 3,169,145     $ 2,203,258  

 

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6. RISK EXPOSURES AND THE USE OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (continued)

 

Collateral requirements: Collateral or margin requirements are set by the broker or exchange clearing house for exchange-traded derivatives (futures contracts, exchange-traded options, and exchange-traded swap agreements) while collateral terms are contract specific for OTC derivatives (forward foreign currency exchange contracts, OTC options, and OTC swap agreements). For OTC derivatives, under standard derivatives agreements, a Fund may be required to pledge collateral on derivatives to a counterparty if the Fund is in a net liability position, and receive collateral if in a net positive position. For financial reporting purposes, cash collateral that has been pledged by a Fund to cover obligations, if any, is reported in Cash collateral at broker within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Cash collateral that has been received by a Fund from a counterparty, if any, is reported separately in Cash collateral pledged at custodian and/or broker within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Non-cash collateral pledged to each Fund, if any, is disclosed within the Schedule of Investments.

Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a party must exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold before a transfer has been made. Typically a counterparty is not permitted to sell, re-pledge or use cash and non-cash collateral it receives. The Fund generally does not use non-cash collateral that it receives but may, absent default or certain other circumstances, be permitted to use cash collateral received. In such cases, interest may be paid pursuant to the collateral arrangement with the counterparty.

To the extent amounts due to a Fund from its counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty non-performance. Additionally, to the extent the Fund has delivered collateral to a counterparty, the Fund bears the risk of loss from a counterparty in the event the counterparty fails to return such collateral. Counterparties may immediately terminate derivatives contracts if a Fund fails to maintain sufficient asset coverage for its contracts or its net assets decline by stated percentages. Collateral may not be required for all derivative contracts.

7. RISK FACTORS

Investing in the Funds involves certain key risks related to the Funds’ trading activity. Please reference the Funds’ prospectuses for a more complete discussion of the following risk(s), as well as other risks of investing in the Funds.

Market risk: The market prices of a Fund’s securities may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, due to general market conditions, such as overall economic trends or events, government actions or interventions, market disruptions caused by trade disputes or other factors, political factors or adverse investor sentiment. The market prices of securities also may go down due to events or conditions that affect particular sectors, industries or issuers. Adverse market conditions may be prolonged and may not have the same impact on all types of securities. If the market prices of the securities owned by a Fund fall, the value of your investment will go down. A Fund may experience a substantial or complete loss on any individual security.

Economies and financial markets throughout the world are increasingly interconnected. Economic, financial or political events, trading and tariff arrangements, terrorism, technology and data interruptions, natural disasters, and other circumstances in one or more countries or regions could be highly disruptive to, and have profound impacts on, global economies or markets. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused substantial market disruption and dislocation around the world including the U.S. During periods of market disruption, which may trigger trading halts, a Fund’s exposure to the risks described in the Fund’s prospectus will likely increase. As a result, whether or not a Fund invests in securities of issuers located in or with significant exposure to the countries directly affected, the value and liquidity of a Fund’s investments may be negatively affected.

Recent events risk: The respiratory illness COVID-19 caused by a novel coronavirus has resulted in a global pandemic and major disruption to economies and markets around the world, including the United States. Financial markets have experienced extreme volatility and severe losses, and trading in many instruments has been disrupted. Liquidity for many instruments has been greatly reduced for periods of time. Some interest rates are very low and in some cases yields are negative. Some sectors of the economy and individual issuers have experienced particularly large losses. These circumstances may continue for an extended period of time, and may continue to affect adversely the value and liquidity of a Fund’s investments. The ultimate economic fallout from the pandemic, and the long-term impact on economies, markets, industries and individual issuers, are not known. Governments and central banks, including the Federal Reserve in the U.S., have taken extraordinary and unprecedented actions to support local and global economies and the financial markets. These actions have resulted in significant expansion of public debt, including in the U.S. The impact of these measures, and whether they will be effective to mitigate the economic and market disruption, may not be known for some time. The consequences of high public debt, including its future impact on the economy and securities markets, likewise may not be known for some time.

8. FEES AND OTHER AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS

TAM, the Funds’ investment manager, is directly owned by Transamerica Life Insurance Company (“TLIC”) and AUSA Holding, LLC (“AUSA”), both of which are indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries of Aegon N.V. TLIC is owned by Commonwealth General Corporation (“Commonwealth”). Commonwealth and AUSA are wholly owned by Transamerica Corporation (DE). Transamerica Corporation (DE) is wholly owned by Aegon International B.V., which is wholly owned by Aegon N.V., a Netherlands corporation, and a publicly traded international insurance group.

 

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8. FEES AND OTHER AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

Transamerica Funds Services, Inc. (“TFS”) is the Funds’ transfer agent. Transamerica Capital, Inc. (“TCI”) is the Funds’ distributor/principal underwriter. TAM, AUIM, TFS, and TCI are affiliates of Aegon NV.

Certain officers and trustees of the Funds are also officers and/or trustees of TAM, AUIM, TFS and TCI. No interested trustee who is deemed an interested person due to current or former service with TAM or an affiliate of TAM receives compensation from the Funds. The Funds do pay non-interested persons (independent trustees), as disclosed in Trustee, CCO and deferred compensation fees within the Statements of Operations.

The Underlying Funds have varied expense and fee levels and the Funds may own different proportions of Underlying Funds at different times, the amount of fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Funds will vary. Fund expenses do not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Funds invest. The Funds have material ownership interests in the Underlying Funds.

As of October 31, 2020, the investment manager and/or other affiliated investment accounts held balances of each Fund as follows:

 

Fund   Account
Balance
    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Asset Allocation – Conservative

  $ 966,881       0.14

Asset Allocation – Growth

           

Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth

    2,768,966       0.16  
Fund   Account
Balance
    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Asset Allocation – Moderate

  $ 736,241       0.06 %  

Intermediate Horizon

    309,126,129       100.00  

Long Horizon

    169,280,751       100.00  

Short Horizon

    122,944,268       100.00  
 

 

Investment management fees: TAM serves as the Funds’ investment manager, performing administration as well as investment advisory services. TAM renders investment advisory, supervisory, and administration services under an investment management agreement and each Fund pays a single management fee, which is reflected in Investment management fees within the Statements of Operations.

Each Fund pays a management fee to TAM based on daily ANA at the following rates:

 

Fund   Rate  

Asset Allocation – Conservative

 

Effective August 28, 2020

 

First $1 billion

    0.1040

Over $1 billion up to $3 billion

    0.0975  

Over $3 billion up to $5 billion

    0.0925  

Over $5 billion up to $7 billion

    0.0850  

Over $7 billion

    0.0800  

Prior to August 28, 2020

    0.1225  

Asset Allocation – Growth

 

Effective August 28, 2020

 

First $1 billion

    0.1040  

Over $1 billion up to $3 billion

    0.0975  

Over $3 billion up to $5 billion

    0.0925  

Over $5 billion up to $7 billion

    0.0850  

Over $7 billion

    0.0800  

Prior to August 28, 2020

    0.1225  

Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth

 

Effective August 28, 2020

 

First $1 billion

    0.1040

Over $1 billion up to $3 billion

    0.0975  

Over $3 billion up to $5 billion

    0.0925  

Over $5 billion up to $7 billion

    0.0850  

Over $7 billion

    0.0800  

Prior to August 28, 2020

    0.1225  
Fund   Rate  

Asset Allocation – Moderate

 

Effective August 28, 2020

 

First $1 billion

    0.1040  

Over $1 billion up to $3 billion

    0.0975  

Over $3 billion up to $5 billion

    0.0925  

Over $5 billion up to $7 billion

    0.0850  

Over $7 billion

    0.0800  

Prior to August 28, 2020

    0.1225  

Intermediate Horizon

    0.1200  

Long Horizon

    0.1200  

Short Horizon

    0.1200  
 

 

TAM has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse Fund expenses to the extent that the total operating expenses excluding, as applicable, acquired fund fees and expenses, interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, dividend and interest expenses on securities sold short, extraordinary expenses, reorganization expenses and other expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of the Funds’ business, exceed the following stated annual operating expense limits to the Funds’ daily ANA. The expenses waived and/or reimbursed, if any, are included in Expenses waived and/or reimbursed within the Statements of Operations.

 

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8. FEES AND OTHER AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

Fund   Operating
Expense Limit
   

Operating

Expense Limit

Effective Through

 

Asset Allocation – Conservative

 

Class A

    0.60     March 1, 2021  

Class C

    1.35       March 1, 2021  

Class I

    0.35       March 1, 2021  

Class R

    0.95       March 1, 2021  

Asset Allocation – Growth

 

Class A

    0.60       March 1, 2021  

Class C

    1.35       March 1, 2021  

Class I

    0.35       March 1, 2021  

Class R

    0.95       March 1, 2021  

Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth

 

Class A

    0.60       March 1, 2021  

Class C

    1.35       March 1, 2021  

Class I

    0.35       March 1, 2021  

Class R

    0.85       March 1, 2021  
Fund   Operating
Expense Limit
   

Operating

Expense Limit

Effective Through

 

Asset Allocation – Moderate

 

Class A

    0.60 %       March 1, 2021  

Class C

    1.35       March 1, 2021  

Class I

    0.35       March 1, 2021  

Class R

    0.85       March 1, 2021  

Intermediate Horizon

 

Class R

    0.60       March 1, 2021  

Class R4

    0.35       March 1, 2021  

Long Horizon

 

Class R

    0.60       March 1, 2021  

Class R4

    0.35       March 1, 2021  

Short Horizon

   

Class R

    0.60       March 1, 2021  

Class R4

    0.35       March 1, 2021  
 

 

TAM is permitted to recapture amounts contractually waived and/or reimbursed to a class during any of the 36 months from the date on which TAM waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses for the class. A class may recapture and reimburse TAM only if such amount does not cause, on any particular business day of the Fund, the class’s total annual operating expenses (after the recapture is taken into account) to exceed the Operating Expense Limits or any other lower limit then in effect. Amounts recaptured, if any, by TAM for the year ended October 31, 2020 are disclosed in Recapture of previously waived and/or reimbursed fees within the Statements of Operations.

TAM, on a voluntary basis and in addition to the contractual operating expense limits in effect, from time to time may waive and/or reimburse expenses of the Funds, or any classes thereof, to such level(s) as the Trust’s officers have determined or may reasonably determine from time to time. Any such voluntary waiver or expense reimbursement may be discontinued by TAM at any time. These amounts are not subject to recapture by TAM.

For the years ended October 31, 2018, October 31, 2019 and October 31, 2020, the balances available for recapture by TAM for each Fund are as follows. Funds not listed in the subsequent table do not have balances available for recapture during the year.

 

    Amounts Available  
Fund   2018     2019     2020     Total  

Intermediate Horizon

       

Class R

  $   80,174     $   68,279     $   62,371     $   210,824  

Class R4

    5,229       4,035       2,620       11,884  

Long Horizon

       

Class R

    43,609       36,449       33,633       113,691  

Class R4

    8,135       6,110       2,336       16,581  

Short Horizon

       

Class R

    32,572       27,172       25,251       84,995  

Class R4

    1,502       880       577       2,959  

Distribution and service fees: The Trust has a distribution plan (“Distribution Plan”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Pursuant to the Distribution Plan, the Trust entered into a distribution agreement with TCI as the Funds’ distributor.

The Distribution Plan requires the Funds to pay distribution fees to TCI as compensation for various distribution activities, not as reimbursement for specific expenses. Under the Distribution Plan and distribution agreement, TCI, on behalf of the Funds, is authorized to pay various service providers, as direct payment for expenses incurred in connection with distribution of the Funds shares. The distribution and service fees are included in Distribution and service fees within the Statements of Operations.

 

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8. FEES AND OTHER AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

Each Fund is authorized under the Distribution Plan to pay fees to TCI based on daily ANA of each class up to the following annual rates:

 

Class (A)    Rate  

Class A

     0.25

Class C

     1.00  

Class R

     0.50  

Class R4

     0.25  

 

(A) 

12b-1 fees are not applicable for Class I.

Shareholder fees: Class A shares are subject to an initial sales charge, and a contingent deferred sales charge on certain share redemptions. Class C shares are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge. For the year ended October 31, 2020, underwriter commissions received by TCI from the various sales charges are as follows. Funds and/or classes not listed in the subsequent table do not have shareholder fees.

 

Fund  

Initial

Sales Charge

   

Contingent Deferred

Sales Charge

 

Asset Allocation – Conservative

 

Class A

  $ 295,638     $ 243  

Class C

          4,518  

Asset Allocation – Growth

 

Class A

    525,982       6,062  

Class C

          17,908  
Fund  

Initial

Sales Charge

   

Contingent Deferred

Sales Charge

 

Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth

 

Class A

  $ 672,625     $ 22,251  

Class C

          17,726  

Asset Allocation – Moderate

 

Class A

    392,704       7,610  

Class C

          7,975  
 

 

Transfer agent fees: Pursuant to a transfer agency agreement, as amended, the Funds pay TFS a fee for providing services based on the number of classes, accounts and transactions relating to each Fund. The Transfer agent fees included within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and Statements of Operations represent fees paid to TFS, and other unaffiliated parties providing transfer agent related services.

For the year ended October 31, 2020, transfer agent fees paid and the amounts due to TFS are as follows:

 

Fund   Fees Paid to TFS           Fees Due to TFS  

Asset Allocation – Conservative

  $ 535,079       $ 43,721  

Asset Allocation – Growth

    1,331,801         107,459  

Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth

    1,860,534         150,468  

Asset Allocation – Moderate

    1,125,380         90,897  

Intermediate Horizon

    714         60  

Long Horizon

    639         41  

Short Horizon

    158         4  

Deferred compensation plan: Under a non-qualified deferred compensation plan effective January 1, 1996, (as amended and restated January 1, 2010), available to the trustees, compensation may be deferred that would otherwise be payable by the Trust to an independent trustee on a current basis for services rendered as trustee. Deferred compensation amounts will accumulate based on the value of the investment option, as elected by the trustee. Balances pursuant to deferred compensation plan are recorded in Trustees, Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) and deferred compensation fees within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. For the year ended October 31, 2020, amounts included in Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees within the Statements of Operations reflect total compensation paid to the independent Board members.

Brokerage commissions: The Funds incurred no brokerage commissions on security transactions placed with affiliates of the Investment Manager or sub-adviser(s) for the year ended October 31, 2020.

 

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9. PURCHASES AND SALES OF SECURITIES

For the year ended October 31, 2020, the cost of securities purchased and proceeds from securities sold (excluding short-term securities) are as follows:

 

Fund   Purchases of Securities           Sales of Securities  

Asset Allocation – Conservative

  $ 201,292,925       $ 314,570,899  

Asset Allocation – Growth

    265,147,509         472,611,349  

Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth

    511,441,461         867,918,175  

Asset Allocation – Moderate

    310,621,074         558,317,602  

Intermediate Horizon

    153,343,951         208,809,813  

Long Horizon

    91,500,167         122,126,881  

Short Horizon

    36,664,903         54,453,155  

10. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

The Funds have not made any provision for federal income or excise taxes due to their policy to distribute all of their taxable income and capital gains to their shareholders and otherwise qualify as regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. The Funds recognize the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only where the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities. The Funds’ tax returns remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state tax authorities three years from the date of filing for federal purposes and four years from the date of filing for state purposes. Management has evaluated the Funds’ tax provisions taken for all open tax years, and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Funds’ financial statements. If applicable, the Funds recognize interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in relation to interest and penalties expense in Other within the Statements of Operations. The Funds identify their major tax jurisdictions as U.S. Federal, the state of Colorado, and foreign jurisdictions where the Funds make significant investments; however, the Funds are not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next twelve months.

Distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. These differences are primarily due to different treatment for items including, but not limited to, wash sales, mark-to-market on futures contracts and liquidating trust basis adjustments. Therefore, distributions determined in accordance with tax regulations may differ significantly in amount or character from net investment income and realized gains for financial reporting purposes. Financial reporting records are adjusted for permanent book/tax differences to reflect tax character. These reclassifications have no impact on net assets or results of operations. Financial records are not adjusted for temporary differences. There are no reclassifications in the current year.

As of October 31, 2020, the approximate cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and the aggregate gross/net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the value of investments (including securities sold short and derivatives, if any) are as follows:

 

Fund   Cost     Gross
Appreciation
    Gross
(Depreciation)
    Net
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Asset Allocation – Conservative

  $ 642,886,115     $ 54,529,353     $ (10,757,903   $ 43,771,450  

Asset Allocation – Growth

    922,758,487       113,873,110       (52,218,078     61,655,032  

Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth

      1,604,483,173       167,353,935       (59,673,097     107,680,838  

Asset Allocation – Moderate

    1,128,175,531       115,808,150       (29,544,613     86,263,537  

Intermediate Horizon

    302,808,693       14,014,094       (7,523,157     6,490,937  

Long Horizon

    167,375,970       11,403,442       (9,406,501     1,996,941  

Short Horizon

    118,891,880       4,908,592       (784,952     4,123,640  

As of October 31, 2020, the Funds had no capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized capital gains. During the year ended October 31, 2020, the Funds did not have any capital loss carryforwards utilized or expired.

 

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10. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (continued)

 

The tax character of distributions paid may differ from the character of distributions shown within the Statements of Changes in Net Assets due to short-term gains being treated as ordinary income for tax purposes. The tax character of distributions paid during 2020 and 2019 are as follows:

 

    2020 Distributions Paid From:     2019 Distributions Paid From:  
Fund   Ordinary
Income
    Long-Term
Capital Gain
    Return of
Capital
    Ordinary
Income
    Long-Term
Capital Gain
    Return of
Capital
 

Asset Allocation – Conservative

  $   12,668,475     $ 12,786,618     $     $   12,873,630     $ 44,801,054     $  

Asset Allocation – Growth

    16,298,016       79,061,708             12,136,814         172,947,680        

Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth

    32,228,284       99,930,079             26,269,025       236,110,772        

Asset Allocation – Moderate

    26,689,293       45,938,154             23,952,424       108,312,290        

Intermediate Horizon

    5,037,819       15,739,062             8,465,568       12,100,471        

Long Horizon

    2,131,237       18,126,682             4,472,911       16,021,053        

Short Horizon

    2,514,207       682,840             3,634,407       366,915        

As of October 31, 2020, the tax basis components of distributable earnings are as follows:

 

Fund   Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
    Undistributed
Tax Exempt
Income
    Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gain
    Capital Loss
Carryforwards
    Late Year
Ordinary
Loss Deferred
    Other
Temporary
Differences
    Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Asset Allocation – Conservative

  $ 869,532     $   —     $   14,946,987     $   —     $   —     $   —     $ 43,771,450  

Asset Allocation – Growth

                38,292,119             (104,459           61,655,032  

Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth

      1,095,180             54,915,722                           107,680,838  

Asset Allocation – Moderate

    3,619,070             31,824,315                         86,263,537  

Intermediate Horizon

    38,859             18,998,136                         6,490,937  

Long Horizon

                16,219,881                         1,996,941  

Short Horizon

    250,996             1,486,248                         4,123,640  

11. STOCK SPLIT

Effective as of the close of business on the date listed in the subsequent table, the respective Fund’s Class R4 underwent a stock split. Funds not listed in the table did not have a stock split. There was no impact to the aggregate market value of shares outstanding. The per share data presented within the Financial Highlights has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the stock split. The stock split ratios, net effect on the NAV per share, and the number of shares outstanding as of the date indicated were as follows:

 

Fund    Date      Share
Split Ratio
     Shares Prior
to Stock Split
     Shares After
Stock Split
     Increase
(Decrease)
Net Asset
Value per
Share
     Increase
(Decrease)
Net Shares
Outstanding
 

Intermediate Horizon

     May 19, 2017        1.23-for-1        6,178,610        7,629,144        Decrease        Increase  

Long Horizon

     May 19, 2017        1.22-for-1        2,274,630        2,783,722        Decrease        Increase  

Short Horizon

     May 19, 2017        1.11-for-1        963,865        1,072,255        Decrease        Increase  

12. CUSTODY OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSE

In December 2015, State Street, the Funds’ custodian, identified inconsistencies in the way in which clients were invoiced for categories of expenses, particularly those deemed out-of-pocket costs, during an 18-year period going back to 1998. The issue was the result of inaccurate billing rates that were not subsequently reviewed or adjusted. The amount of the difference in what was charged and what should have been charged, plus interest, was paid back to the Funds in September 2016 as a reimbursement. The amounts applicable to each Fund, if any, were recognized as a change in accounting estimate and are reflected as a reimbursement of custody fees. This resulted in a decrease in net expenses and an overall increase in net assets. Please reference the Financial Highlights for additional information in regards to the per share impact.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

13. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

On September 30, 2020, Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”), the investment manager of the funds, entered into a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) relating to expense recaptures. The recaptures at issue, which TAM self-reported to the SEC, involved amounts previously voluntarily waived and/or reimbursed to four money market funds to prevent the funds from experiencing a negative yield. In some cases recaptures under the voluntary yield waiver arrangements exceeded contractual expense limits. The recaptured amounts were not reflected in the funds’ prospectus fee tables. The funds involved were Transamerica Government Money Market, Transamerica BlackRock Government Money Market VP, Transamerica Partners Government Money Market and Transamerica Partners Institutional Government Money Market. The two Transamerica Partners Government Money Market funds reorganized into Transamerica Government Money Market in October of 2017.

Under the settlement order, TAM agreed to pay affected fund investors approximately $5.3 million in disgorgement and approximately $690,000 in prejudgment interest. These amounts represent expenses incurred above the applicable expense limit (plus interest). TAM was also censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain statutory provisions and SEC rules. The settlement order imposes no civil penalty on TAM based upon TAM having self-reported the matter, the prompt remedial steps taken by TAM, and TAM’s cooperation in the SEC staff’s investigation. The settlement order does not affect TAM’s ability to manage the funds.

The foregoing is only a brief summary of the settlement order. A copy of the settlement order is available on the SEC’s website at https://www.sec.gov.

The settlement had no impact on the Funds’ financial statements.

 

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Shareholders of Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative Portfolio, Transamerica Asset Allocation – Growth Portfolio, Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth Portfolio, Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Portfolio, Transamerica Asset Allocation Intermediate Horizon, Transamerica Asset Allocation Long Horizon and Transamerica Asset Allocation Short Horizon, and the Board of Trustees of Transamerica Funds

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative Portfolio, Transamerica Asset Allocation – Growth Portfolio, Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth Portfolio, Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Portfolio, Transamerica Asset Allocation Intermediate Horizon, Transamerica Asset Allocation Long Horizon and Transamerica Asset Allocation Short Horizon (collectively referred to as the “Funds”) (seven of the funds constituting Transamerica Funds (the “Trust”)), including the schedules of investments, as of October 31, 2020, and the related statements of operations and changes in net assets, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated in the table below and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds (seven of the funds constituting Transamerica Funds) at October 31, 2020, and the results of their operations, changes in net assets and financial highlights for each of the periods indicated in the table below, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

Individual fund constituting the
Transamerica Funds
  Statement of operations   Statements of
changes in net assets
  Financial highlights

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative Portfolio

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Growth Portfolio

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth Portfolio

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Portfolio

  For the year ended October 31, 2020   For each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2020   For each of the five years in the period ended October 31, 2020

Transamerica Asset Allocation Intermediate Horizon Transamerica Asset Allocation Long Horizon

Transamerica Asset Allocation Short Horizon

  For the year ended October 31, 2020   For each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2020   For each of the three years in the period ended October 31, 2020, the period from January 1, 2017 through October 31, 2017, and for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2016

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Trust’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on each of the Funds’ financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Trust in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Trust is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of the Trust’s internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Trust’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2020, by correspondence with the custodian, brokers and others, or by other appropriate auditing procedures where replies from brokers or others were not received. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

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We have served as the auditor of one or more Transamerica investment companies since 1995.

Boston, Massachusetts

December 23, 2020

 

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

(unaudited)

TAX INFORMATION

For dividends paid during the year ended October 31, 2020, the Funds designated the following maximum amounts of qualified dividend income:

 

Fund    Qualified Dividend
Income
 

Asset Allocation – Conservative

   $ 3,441,308  

Asset Allocation – Growth

       14,956,362  

Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth

     18,641,470  

Asset Allocation – Moderate

     9,204,705  

Intermediate Horizon

     2,294,845  

Long Horizon

     2,140,395  

Short Horizon

     204,422  

For corporate shareholders, investment income (dividend income plus short-term gains, if any) which qualifies for the maximum dividends received deductions are as follows:

 

Fund    Dividend Received
Deduction Percentage
 

Asset Allocation – Conservative

     14

Asset Allocation – Growth

     45  

Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth

     28  

Asset Allocation – Moderate

     17  

Intermediate Horizon

     34  

Long Horizon

     69  

Short Horizon

     7  

For tax purposes, the long-term capital gain designations for the year ended October 31, 2020 are as follows:

 

Fund    Long-Term Capital Gain
Designation
 

Asset Allocation – Conservative

   $   12,786,618  

Asset Allocation – Growth

     79,061,708  

Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth

     99,930,079  

Asset Allocation – Moderate

     45,938,154  

Intermediate Horizon

     15,739,062  

Long Horizon

     18,126,682  

Short Horizon

     682,840  

The amounts which represent income derived from sources within, and taxes paid to, foreign countries or possessions of the U.S. are as follows:

 

Fund    Foreign Source Income      Foreign Taxes  

Asset Allocation – Conservative

   $   1,098,820      $   150,898  

Asset Allocation – Growth

     4,945,600        571,108  

Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth

     6,237,618        759,695  

Asset Allocation – Moderate

     3,128,815        385,986  

Intermediate Horizon

     745,658        77,441  

Long Horizon

     807,754        79,255  

Short Horizon

     51,425        5,250  

The information and distributions reported herein may differ from the information and distributions taxable to the shareholders for the calendar year ending December 31, 2020. Complete information will be computed and reported in conjunction with your 2020 Form 1099-DIV.

 

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MANAGEMENT AND SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENTS — CONTRACT RENEWAL

(unaudited)

 

At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Transamerica Funds (the “Trustees” or the “Board”) held on June 17-18, 2020, the Board considered the renewal of the management agreement (the “Management Agreement”) between Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”) and Transamerica Funds, on behalf of each of the following funds (each a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”):

 

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative Portfolio

   Transamerica Asset Allocation Intermediate Horizon

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Growth Portfolio

   Transamerica Asset Allocation Long Horizon

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth Portfolio

   Transamerica Asset Allocation Short Horizon

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Portfolio

  

For the Funds listed in the left column below, the Board also considered the renewal of the investment sub-advisory agreements (each a “Sub-Advisory Agreement,” and collectively the “Sub-Advisory Agreements” and, together with the Management Agreement, the “Agreements”) between TAM and the corresponding sub-adviser listed in the right column below (each a “Sub-Adviser” and collectively the “Sub-Advisers”).

 

Fund    Sub-Adviser

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative Portfolio

   Morningstar Investment Management LLC

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Growth Portfolio

   Morningstar Investment Management LLC

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth Portfolio

   Morningstar Investment Management LLC

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Portfolio

   Morningstar Investment Management LLC

Following its review and consideration, the Board determined that the terms of the Management Agreement and each Sub-Advisory Agreement were reasonable and that the renewal of each of the Agreements was in the best interests of the applicable Fund and its shareholders. The Board, including the independent members of the Board (the “Independent Trustees”), unanimously approved the renewal of each of the Agreements through June 30, 2021.

Prior to reaching their decision, the Trustees requested and received from TAM and each Sub-Adviser certain information. They then reviewed such information as they deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Agreements, including information they had previously received from TAM and each Sub-Adviser as part of their regular oversight of each Fund, and knowledge they gained over time through meeting with TAM and each Sub-Adviser. Among other materials, the Trustees considered comparative fee, expense and performance information prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of mutual fund performance information, as well as fee, expense and profitability information prepared by TAM. To the extent applicable, the Trustees considered information about fees and performance of comparable funds and/or accounts managed by each Sub-Adviser. In their review, the Trustees also sought to identify Funds for which the performance, fees, total expenses and/or profitability appeared to be outliers within their respective peer groups or other comparative metrics, and sought to understand the reasons for such comparative positions.

In their deliberations, the Independent Trustees met privately without representatives of TAM or any Sub-Adviser present and were represented throughout the process by their independent legal counsel. In considering the proposed continuation of each of the Agreements, the Trustees evaluated and weighed a number of considerations that they believed to be relevant in light of the legal advice furnished to them by counsel, including independent legal counsel, and made a decision in the exercise of their own business judgment. They based their decisions on the considerations discussed below, among others, although they did not identify any particular consideration or item of information that was controlling of their decisions, and each Trustee may have attributed different weights to the various factors.

Nature, Extent and Quality of the Services Provided

The Board considered the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by TAM and each Sub-Adviser to the applicable Fund in the past and the services anticipated to be provided in the future. The Board also considered the investment approach for each Fund; the experience, capability and integrity of TAM’s senior management; the financial resources of TAM; TAM’s management oversight process; TAM’s and each Sub-Adviser’s responsiveness to any questions by the Trustees; and the professional qualifications and compensation program of the portfolio management team of each Sub-Adviser. The Trustees noted that they receive, on a quarterly basis, an execution analysis from Capital Institutional Services, Inc. (CAPIS), an independent provider of trade analyses, for each applicable Sub-Adviser, and a comparison of trading results against a peer universe of managers.

The Board also considered the continuous and regular investment management and other services provided by TAM, when acting as a manager of managers, for the portion of the management fee it retains from each Fund after payment of the sub-advisory fees. The Board noted that the investment management and other services provided by TAM include the design, development and ongoing review and evaluation of each Fund and its investment strategy; the selection, oversight and monitoring of one or more investment

 

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sub-advisers to perform certain duties with respect to the Funds; ongoing portfolio trading oversight and analysis; risk management oversight and analysis; design, development, implementation and ongoing review and evaluation of a process for the valuation of Fund investments; design, development, implementation and ongoing review and evaluation of a compliance program for the Funds; design, development, implementation and ongoing review and evaluation of a process for the voting of proxies and exercise of rights to consent to corporate action for Fund investments; participation in Board meetings and oversight of preparation of materials for the Board, including materials for Board meetings and regular communications with the Board; oversight of preparation of the Funds’ prospectuses, statements of additional information, shareholder reports and other disclosure materials and regulatory filings for the Funds; and ongoing cash management services for the Funds. The Board considered that TAM’s investment management services also include the provision of supervisory and administrative services to each Fund. The Board also noted that TAM, as part of the services it provides to all Transamerica mutual funds, including the Funds, oversees the services provided by the funds’ custodian, transfer agent, independent accountant and legal counsel and supervises the performance of the recordkeeping and shareholder service functions of the funds.

Investment Performance

In addition, the Board considered the short- and longer-term performance, as applicable, of each Fund in light of its investment objective, policies and strategies, including relative performance against (i) a peer universe of comparable mutual funds, as prepared by Broadridge, and (ii) the Fund’s benchmark(s), in each case for various trailing periods ended December 31, 2019. Based on these considerations, the Board determined that TAM and each Sub-Adviser can provide investment and related services that are appropriate in scope and extent in light of the applicable Fund’s investment objectives, policies and strategies and operations, the competitive landscape of the investment company business and investor needs. The Board’s conclusions as to performance are summarized below. For purposes of its review, the Board used the performance of Class I Shares or Class R4 Shares, where such class is offered. In describing a Fund’s performance relative to its peer universe, the summary conclusions characterize performance for the relevant periods in relation to whether it was “above,” “below” or “in line with” the peer universe median and do so using quintile rankings prepared by Broadridge. For simplicity, performance is described as “above” the median if a Fund’s performance ranked anywhere in the first or second quintiles, as “below” the median if it ranked anywhere in the fourth or fifth quintiles, or “in line with” the median if it ranked anywhere in the third quintile (i.e., even if its precise return was somewhat above or somewhat below the precise median return).

When considering each Fund’s performance, the Trustees considered any representations made by TAM regarding the appropriateness of certain peer groups and benchmarks. They recognized that performance reflects a snapshot of a period as of a specific date, and that consideration of performance data for a different period could generate significantly different performance results. The Trustees also recognized that even longer-term performance can be negatively affected by performance over a short-term period when that short-term performance is significantly below the performance of the comparable benchmark or universe of peer funds.

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative Portfolio. The Board noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe for the past 5-year period and in line with the median for the past 1-, 3- and 10-year periods. The Board also noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was above its primary benchmark for the past 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. The Trustees discussed the reasons for the underperformance with TAM and TAM agreed to continue to closely monitor and report to the Board on the performance of the Fund. The Trustees also noted recent changes in the portfolio management team at Morningstar Investment Management LLC. The Trustees noted that TAM intends to monitor and report to the Board on the portfolio manager transition and performance going forward. The Trustees noted that, effective on or about August 28, 2020, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. will replace Morningstar Investment Management LLC as sub-adviser to the Fund and will begin managing the Fund pursuant to different investment strategies.

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Growth Portfolio. The Board noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was in line with the median for its peer universe for the past 10-year period and below the median for the past 1-, 3- and 5-year periods. The Board also noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was below its benchmark for the past 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. The Trustees discussed the reasons for the underperformance with TAM and TAM agreed to continue to closely monitor and report to the Board on the performance of the Fund. The Trustees also noted recent changes in the portfolio management team at Morningstar Investment Management LLC. The Trustees noted that TAM intends to monitor and report to the Board on the portfolio manager transition and performance going forward. The Trustees noted that, effective on or about August 28, 2020, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. will replace Morningstar Investment Management LLC as sub-adviser to the Fund and will begin managing the Fund pursuant to different investment strategies.

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth Portfolio. The Board noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was below the median for its peer universe and primary benchmark, each for the past 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. The Trustees discussed the reasons for the underperformance with TAM and TAM agreed to continue to closely monitor and report to the Board on

 

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the performance of the Fund. The Trustees also noted recent changes in the portfolio management team at Morningstar Investment Management LLC. The Trustees noted that TAM intends to monitor and report to the Board on the portfolio manager transition and performance going forward. The Trustees observed that the performance of the Fund had improved during the first quarter of 2020. The Trustees noted that, effective on or about August 28, 2020, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. will replace Morningstar Investment Management LLC as sub-adviser to the Fund and will begin managing the Fund pursuant to different investment strategies.

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Portfolio. The Board noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was below the median for its peer universe and its primary benchmark, each for the past 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. The Trustees discussed the reasons for the underperformance with TAM and TAM agreed to continue to closely monitor and report to the Board on the performance of the Fund. The Trustees also noted recent changes in the portfolio management team at Morningstar Investment Management LLC. The Trustees noted that TAM intends to monitor and report to the Board on the portfolio manager transition and performance going forward. The Trustees observed that the performance of the Fund had improved during the first quarter of 2020. The Trustees noted that, effective on or about August 28, 2020, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. will replace Morningstar Investment Management LLC as sub-adviser to the Fund and will begin managing the Fund pursuant to different investment strategies.

Transamerica Asset Allocation Intermediate Horizon. The Board noted that the performance of Class R4 Shares of the Fund was in line with the median for its peer universe but below its composite benchmark, each for the past 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. The Trustees noted that the Fund had acquired the assets and assumed the liabilities of four Transamerica Partners funds on May 19, 2017. As a result of that transaction, and based on published guidance from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund had assumed the performance history of the performance survivor, Transamerica Institutional Asset Allocation – Intermediate Horizon, effective as of that date in place of its own historical performance record.

Transamerica Asset Allocation Long Horizon. The Board noted that the performance of Class R4 Shares of the Fund was in line with the median for its peer universe for the past 1-, 5- and 10-year periods and below the median for the past 3-year period. The Board also noted that the performance of Class R4 Shares of the Fund was below its composite benchmark for the past 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. The Trustees noted that the Fund had acquired the assets and assumed the liabilities of four Transamerica Partners funds on May 19, 2017. As a result of that transaction, and based on published guidance from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund had assumed the performance history of the performance survivor, Transamerica Institutional Asset Allocation – Long Horizon, effective as of that date in place of its own historical performance record.

Transamerica Asset Allocation Short Horizon. The Board noted that the performance of Class R4 Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe but below its composite benchmark, each for the past 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. The Trustees noted that the Fund had acquired the assets and assumed the liabilities of two Transamerica Partners funds on May 19, 2017. As a result of that transaction, and based on published guidance from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund had assumed the performance history of the performance survivor, Transamerica Institutional Asset Allocation – Short Horizon, effective as of that date in place of its own historical performance record.

Management and Sub-Advisory Fees and Total Expense Ratios

The Board considered the management fee and total expense ratio of each Fund, including information provided by Broadridge comparing the management fee and total expense ratio of each Fund to the management fees and total expense ratios of comparable investment companies in both a peer group and broader peer universe compiled by Broadridge. The Board’s conclusions as to management fees and total expense ratios are summarized below. For purposes of its review, the Board used the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I Shares or Class R4 Shares, where such class is offered. In describing a Fund’s management fee and total expense ratio relative to its peer group and peer universe, the summary conclusions characterize management fees and total expense ratios for the relevant periods in relation to whether they were “above,” “below” or “in line with” the peer group or peer universe median and do so using quintile rankings prepared by Broadridge. For simplicity, management fees and total expense ratios are described as “above” the median if a Fund’s management fee or total expense ratio ranked anywhere in the fourth or fifth quintiles, as “below” the median if it ranked anywhere in the first or second quintiles, or “in line with” the median if it ranked anywhere in the third quintile (i.e., even if its precise management fee or total expense ratio was somewhat above or somewhat below the precise median management fee or total expense ratio).

The Board also considered the fees charged by the Sub-Advisers for sub-advisory services, noting that sub-advisory fees payable to the Sub-Advisers are paid by TAM and not the Funds. The board also considered the portion of a Fund’s management fee retained by TAM following payment of the sub-advisory fees and how the portion of the contractual management fee retained by TAM at a specified asset level compared to the portions retained by other investment advisers managing mutual funds with similar investment strategies as calculated by an independent provider of information.

 

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Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative Portfolio. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was below the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I Shares of the Fund were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Growth Portfolio. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was above the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I Shares of the Fund were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth Portfolio. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was below the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I Shares of the Fund were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Portfolio. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was below the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I Shares of the Fund were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Asset Allocation Intermediate Horizon. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was above the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class R4 Shares of the Fund were above the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Asset Allocation Long Horizon. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was above the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class R4 Shares of the Fund were below the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Asset Allocation Short Horizon. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was below the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class R4 Shares of the Fund were above the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe.    The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

On the basis of these considerations, together with the other information it considered, the Board determined that the management and sub-advisory fees to be received by TAM and the Sub-Advisers under the Management Agreement and each Sub-Advisory Agreement are reasonable in light of the services provided.

Cost of Services Provided and Level of Profitability

The Board reviewed information provided by TAM about the cost of providing and procuring fund management services, as well as the costs of the provision of administration, transfer agency and other services, to each Fund and to Transamerica Funds as a whole by TAM and its affiliates. The Board considered the profitability of TAM and its affiliates in providing these services for each Fund and Transamerica Funds as a whole. The Trustees recognized the competitiveness of the mutual fund industry and the importance of an investment adviser’s long-term profitability, including for maintaining company and management stability and accountability.

The Board also considered the allocation methodology used for calculating the profitability of TAM and its affiliates. The Board noted that the revenue and expense allocation methodology used by TAM to estimate its profitability with respect to its relationship with the Funds had been reviewed previously by an independent consultant. The Trustees considered that TAM reported that it had not made material changes to this methodology, and that the methodology had been applied consistently for each Fund.

 

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With respect to the Sub-Advisers, the Board noted that the sub-advisory fees are the product of arm’s-length negotiation between TAM and the applicable Sub-Adviser, which is not affiliated with TAM, and are paid by TAM and not the applicable Fund. As a result, the Board focused on the profitability of TAM and its affiliates with respect to the applicable Fund.

Based on this information, the Board determined that the profitability of TAM and its affiliates from their relationships with the Funds was not excessive.

Economies of Scale

The Board considered economies of scale with respect to the management of each Fund, whether the Fund had appropriately benefited from any economies of scale and whether there was the potential for realization of any future economies of scale. The Board also considered the existence of economies of scale with respect to management of the Transamerica mutual funds overall and the extent to which the Funds benefited from any economies of scale. The Board recognized that, as a Fund’s assets increase, any economies of scale realized by TAM or a Sub-Adviser may not directly correlate with each other or with any economies of scale that might be realized by the Fund. The Board considered each Fund’s management fee schedule and the existence of breakpoints, if any, and also considered the extent to which TAM shared economies of scale, if any, with the Funds through undertakings to limit or reimburse Fund expenses and to invest in maintaining and developing its capabilities and services. The Board also considered each Sub-Adviser’s sub-advisory fee schedule and the existence of breakpoints, if any, and how such breakpoints relate to any breakpoints in the applicable Fund’s management fee schedule. The Board considered that certain Funds’ sub-advisory fees would be based on the combined assets of multiple funds. The Trustees concluded that each Fund’s fee structure reflected an appropriate sharing of any efficiencies or economies of scale to date and noted that they will have the opportunity to periodically reexamine the appropriateness of the management fees payable to TAM and the fees paid to the Sub-Advisers in light of any economies of scale experienced in the future.

Benefits to TAM, its Affiliates and/or the Sub-Advisers from their Relationships with the Funds

The Board considered other benefits derived by TAM, its affiliates, and/or the Sub-Advisers from their relationships with the Funds. The Board noted that TAM does not receive benefits from research obtained with commissions paid to broker-dealers for portfolio transactions (“soft dollars”) as a result of its relationships with the Funds.

Other Considerations

The Board noted that TAM has made a substantial commitment to the recruitment and retention of high quality personnel and maintains the financial, compliance and operational resources reasonably necessary to manage each Fund in a professional manner that is consistent with the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. In this regard, the Board favorably considered the procedures and policies TAM has in place to enforce compliance with applicable laws and regulations and oversee the portfolio management activities of the Sub-Advisers. The Board also noted that TAM has made an entrepreneurial commitment and undertaken certain business risks with respect to the management and success of the Funds.

Conclusion

After consideration of the factors described above, as well as other factors, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the renewal of the Management Agreement and each Sub-Advisory Agreement was in the best interests of the applicable Fund and its shareholders and voted to approve the renewal of the Agreements.

 

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TRANSAMERICA ASSET ALLOCATION – CONSERVATIVE PORTFOLIO, TRANSAMERICA ASSET ALLOCATION – GROWTH PORTFOLIO, TRANSAMERICA ASSET ALLOCATION – MODERATE GROWTH PORTFOLIO AND TRANSAMERICA ASSET ALLOCATION – MODERATE PORTFOLIO

APPROVAL OF SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT

(unaudited)

 

At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Transamerica Series Trust (the “Board” or “Board Members”) held on June 17-18, 2020, the Board considered the termination of Morningstar Investment Management LLC (“Morningstar”) as sub-adviser to Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative Portfolio, Transamerica Asset Allocation – Growth Portfolio, Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Portfolio and Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth Portfolio (each a “Fund,” and collectively, the “Funds”) and the approval of the proposed sub-advisory agreements (each a “GSAM Sub-Advisory Agreement,” and collectively the “GSAM Sub-Advisory Agreements”) between TAM and Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (“GSAM”) with respect to the Funds, as well as the approval of a revised management fee schedule for each Fund.

Following its review and consideration, the Board determined, with respect to each Fund, that the terms of the GSAM Sub-Advisory Agreement were reasonable and that the termination of Morningstar as sub-adviser to the Fund and the approval of the GSAM Sub-Advisory Agreement was in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. The Board, including the Independent Board Members, authorized TAM to terminate the sub-advisory agreements with Morningstar and unanimously approved the GSAM Sub-Advisory Agreements for an initial two-year period. The Board, including the Independent Board Members, also unanimously approved the revised management fee schedules.

Prior to reaching their decision, the Board Members requested and received from TAM and GSAM certain information. They then reviewed such information as they deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the proposed GSAM Sub-Advisory Agreements, including information they had previously received from TAM as part of their regular oversight of the Funds and from GSAM as part of their regular oversight of other Funds sub-advised by GSAM, and knowledge they gained over time through meeting with TAM and GSAM. Among other materials, the Board Members considered fee, expense and profitability information prepared by TAM. To the extent applicable, the Board Members considered information about fees and performance of comparable funds and/or accounts managed by GSAM.

In their deliberations, the Independent Board Members met privately without representatives of TAM or GSAM present and were represented throughout the process by their independent legal counsel. In considering whether to approve the GSAM Sub-Advisory Agreements, the Board Members evaluated and weighed a number of considerations that they believed to be relevant in light of the legal advice furnished to them by counsel, including independent legal counsel, and made a decision in the exercise of their own business judgment. They based their decisions on the considerations discussed below, among others, although they did not identify any particular consideration or item of information that was controlling of their decisions, and each Board Member may have attributed different weights to the various factors.

Nature, Extent and Quality of the Services. In evaluating the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided by GSAM under the GSAM Sub-Advisory Agreements, the Board considered information provided by TAM and GSAM regarding the operations, facilities, organization and personnel of GSAM, the anticipated ability of GSAM to perform its duties under the GSAM Sub-Advisory Agreements and the proposed changes to the Funds’ principal investment strategies. The Board Members further considered that: (i) GSAM is an experienced asset management firm; (ii) TAM is recommending that GSAM be appointed as sub-adviser to the Funds; and (iii) TAM believes that GSAM has the capabilities, resources and personnel necessary to provide sub-advisory services to the Funds based on TAM’s assessment of GSAM’s organization, investment personnel and experience sub-advising other Funds. The Board Members also considered GSAM’s proposed responsibilities and experience with the Funds’ proposed principal investment strategies.

The Board Members noted that TAM had advised the Board that neither the approval of the GSAM Sub-Advisory Agreements nor the approval of the revised management fee schedules was expected to result in any diminution in the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Funds and their shareholders, including compliance services. Based on these and other considerations, the Board Members determined that GSAM can provide sub-advisory services that are appropriate in scope and extent in light of the proposed investment program for the Funds and that GSAM’s appointment is not expected to diminish the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Funds.

Investment Performance. The Board Members considered GSAM’s investment management experience, capabilities and resources. The Board reviewed the performance of the Funds for various trailing periods ended February 29, 2020 as compared to: (i) simulated, back-tested performance results of each Fund’s proposed strategy; (ii) each Fund’s current blended benchmark; and (iii) each Fund’s proposed blended benchmark.

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative Portfolio. The Board Members noted that the back-tested annualized return (“Back-Tested Return”) was above that of Class I Shares of the Fund for the past 1-, 3- and 5-year periods. The Board Members also noted

 

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APPROVAL OF SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT (continued)

(unaudited)

 

that the Back-Tested Return was above that of the Fund’s current and proposed blended benchmarks for the past 5-year period, but below the Fund’s current and proposed blended benchmarks for the past 1- and 3-year periods.

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Growth Portfolio. The Board Members noted that the Back-Tested Return was above that of Class I Shares of the Fund for the past 1-, 3- and 5-year periods. The Board Members also noted that the Back-Tested Return was above that of the Fund’s proposed blended benchmark for the past 5-year period, but below the Fund’s proposed blended benchmark for the past 1- and 3-year periods. The Board Members also noted that the Back-Tested Return was below the Fund’s current blended benchmark for the past 1-, 3- and 5-year periods.

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Portfolio. The Board Members noted that the Back-Tested Return was above that of Class I Shares of the Fund for the past 1-, 3- and 5-year periods. The Board Members also noted that the Back-Tested Return was above that of the Fund’s current blended benchmark and proposed blended benchmark for the past 5-year period, but below the Fund’s current blended benchmark and proposed blended benchmark for the past 1- and 3-year periods.

Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth Portfolio. The Board Members noted that the Back-Tested Return was above that of Class I Shares of the Fund for the past 1-, 3- and 5-year periods. The Board Members also noted that the Back-Tested Return was above that of the Fund’s proposed blended benchmark for the past 5-year period, but below the Fund’s proposed blended benchmark for the past 1- and 3-year periods. The Board Members also noted that the Back-Tested Return was below the Fund’s current blended benchmark for the past 1-, 3- and 5-year periods.

On the basis of this information and the Board Members’ assessment of the nature, extent and quality of the sub-advisory services to be provided by GSAM, the Board concluded that GSAM is capable of generating a level of investment performance that is appropriate in scope and extent in light of each Fund’s proposed new principal investment strategies, the competitive landscape of the investment company business and investor needs.

Management and Sub-Advisory Fees and Total Expense Ratio. The Board considered the revised management and new sub-advisory fee schedules (“Fee Changes”) for each Fund. The Board considered that, assuming implementation of the Fee Changes, based on assets as of February 29, 2020, the management fee of each Fund would be below the applicable Broadridge and Morningstar peer group medians, but the total expense ratio of each class of each Fund would be above the applicable Broadridge and Morningstar peer group medians. The Board also considered that the revised management fee schedule for each Fund would lower management fees at all asset levels, resulting in immediate savings for current shareholders, as well as additional savings as each Fund’s assets grow in size. The Board noted that although the new sub-advisory fee schedule for each Fund would increase contractual sub-advisory fees at asset levels above $750 million, GSAM had agreed to aggregate the Funds’ assets with those of another GSAM sub-advised Fund for purposes of determining breakpoints, which was expected to more than offset the contractual increase. The Board also noted that the Fee Changes were expected to result in lower total expense ratios for each class of each Fund. The Board considered the portion of each Fund’s management fee to be retained by TAM following payment of the sub-advisory fee by TAM to GSAM and noted that TAM considered the amount to be reasonable compensation for its services. On the basis of these and other considerations, together with the other information it considered, the Board determined that the revised management fee schedule and new sub-advisory fee schedule for each Fund were reasonable in light of the services to be provided.

Cost of Services to be Provided and Level of Profitability. With respect to GSAM, the Board noted that the proposed sub-advisory fees are the product of arm’s-length negotiation between TAM and GSAM, which is not affiliated with TAM, and would be paid by TAM and not the Funds. As a result, the Board did not consider GSAM’s anticipated profitability to be material to its decision to approve the GSAM Sub-Advisory Agreements. The Board also reviewed pro forma estimated TAM profitability information provided by TAM, noting that, at current asset levels, there was expected to be a decrease in the net management fees retained by TAM for Transamerica Asset Allocation – Growth Portfolio, Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Portfolio and Transamerica Asset Allocation – Moderate Growth Portfolio and an increase in the net management fee retained by TAM for Transamerica Asset Allocation – Conservative Portfolio. The Board considered TAM’s view that each Fund’s proposed net management fee would allow TAM to be reasonably compensated for its services.

Economies of Scale. In evaluating the extent to which each Fund’s revised management fee schedule and new sub-advisory fee schedule reflected economies of scale or would permit economies of scale to be realized in the future, the Board Members considered that the revised management fee schedule and new sub-advisory fee schedule contain additional breakpoints at higher asset levels that would further benefit shareholders as the Funds grow in size. The Board Members also considered that the appointment of GSAM has the potential to attract additional assets due to GSAM’s established asset management capabilities. The Board Members concluded

 

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APPROVAL OF SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT (continued)

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that they would have the opportunity to periodically reexamine the appropriateness of the management fees payable by each Fund to TAM, and the sub-advisory fees payable by TAM to GSAM, in light of any economies of scale experienced in the future.

Benefits to GSAM from its Relationships with the Funds. The Board considered other benefits expected to be derived by GSAM from its relationships with the Funds. The Board noted that TAM would not receive benefits from research obtained with commissions paid to broker-dealers for portfolio transactions (“soft dollars”) as a result of its relationships with GSAM or the Funds, and that GSAM may engage in soft dollar arrangements and receive such benefits on certain transactions, consistent with applicable law and “best execution” requirements.

Conclusion. After consideration of the factors described above, as well as other factors, the Board Members, including the Independent Board Members, concluded that the approval of the revised management fee schedule and GSAM Sub-Advisory Agreement for each Fund was in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders and voted to approve the revised management fee schedule and GSAM Sub-Advisory Agreement for each Fund.

 

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Management of the Trust

Board Members and Officers

(unaudited)

The members of the Board (“Board Members”) and executive officers of the Trust are listed below.

Interested Board Member means a board member who may be deemed an “interested person” (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust because of his current or former service with TAM or an affiliate of TAM. Interested Board Members may also be referred to herein as “Interested Trustees.” Independent Board Member means a Board Member who is not an “interested person” (as defined under the 1940 Act) of the Trust and may also be referred to herein as an “Independent Trustee.”

The Board governs each Fund and is responsible for protecting the interests of the shareholders. The Board Members are experienced executives who meet periodically throughout the year to oversee the business affairs of each Fund and the operation of each Fund by its officers. The Board also reviews the management of each Fund’s assets by the investment manager and its respective sub-adviser.

The Funds are among the Funds managed and sponsored by TAM (collectively, “Transamerica Fund Family”). The Transamerica Fund Family consists of (i) Transamerica Funds (“TF”); (ii) Transamerica Series Trust (“TST”); (iii) Transamerica ETF Trust (“TET”); and (iv) Transamerica Asset Allocation Variable Funds (“TAAVF”). The Transamerica Fund Family consists of 121 Funds as of the date of this Annual Report. With the exception of Mr. Smit, none of the Board Members serve on the board of trustees of TET. TET is overseen by a separate board of trustees.

The mailing address of each Board Member is c/o Secretary, 1801 California Street, Suite 5200, Denver, Colorado 80202.

Further information about the Funds’ Directors and Officers is available in the Funds’ Statement of Additional Information, which can be obtained without charge by calling 1-888-233-4339 or visiting the Funds’ website at www.transamerica.com.

The Board Members, their age, their positions with the Trust, and their principal occupations for the past five years (their titles may have varied during that period), the number of Funds in the Transamerica Fund Family the Board oversees, and other board memberships they hold are set forth in the table below. The length of time served is provided from the date a Board Member became a member of the Board.

 

Name and Age   Position(s)
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length
of Time
Served*
   Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Funds in
Complex
Overseen
by Board
Member
  Other
Directorships
Held By
Board Member
Marijn P. Smit
(47)
  Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer   Since
2014
  

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, TF, TST and TAAVF (2014 – present);

 

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, TET (2017 – present);

 

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, Transamerica Partners Portfolio (“TPP”), Transamerica Partners Funds Group (“TPFG”) and Transamerica Partners Funds Group II (“TPFG II”) (2014 – 2018);

 

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, Transamerica Income Shares, Inc. (“TIS”) (2014 – 2015);

 

Director, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”) and Transamerica Fund Services, Inc. (“TFS”) (2014 – present);

 

  121   Director,
Massachusetts
Fidelity Trust
Company
(2014 – present);
Director, Aegon
Global Funds
(2016 – present);
Director –
Akaan-Aegon,
S.A.P.I. de C.V.
(financial
services joint
venture in
Mexico)
(2017 – present)
Director,
Mongeral Aegon
Seguros e
Previdencia S.A.
(2019 – present);
and Director,
Mongeral Aegon
Investimentos

 

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Name and Age   Position(s)
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length
of Time
Served*
   Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Funds in
Complex
Overseen
by Board
Member
  Other
Directorships
Held By
Board Member
Marijn P. Smit (continued)           

Senior Vice President, Transamerica Retirement Solutions LLC (2012 – present); Trust Officer, Massachusetts Fidelity Trust

 

Company (2014 – present); President, Investment Solutions, Transamerica Investments & Retirement (2014 – 2016);

 

Vice President, Transamerica Premier Life Insurance Company (2010 – 2016);

 

Vice President, Transamerica Life Insurance Company (2010 – 2016);

 

Senior Vice President, Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company (2013 – 2016);

 

Senior Vice President, Transamerica Retirement Advisors, Inc. (2013 – 2016);

 

and President and Director, Transamerica Stable Value Solutions, Inc. (2010 – 2016).

      Ltda.
(2018 – present)
Alan F. Warrick
(72)
  Board Member   Since
2012
  

Board Member, TF, TST and TAAVF (2012 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2012 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2012 – 2015); Senior Advisor, Lovell Minnick Equity Partners

 

(2010 – present); Retired (2010).

  116   N/A

INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS

Sandra N. Bane
(68)
  Board Member   Since
2008
  

Retired (1999 – present);

 

Board Member, TF, TST and TAAVF (2008 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2008 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2008 – 2015); Board Member, Transamerica Investors, Inc. (“TII”) (2003 – 2010); and Partner, KPMG (1975 – 1999).

  116   Big 5 Sporting
Goods
(2002 – present);
Southern
Company Gas
(energy services
holding
company)
(2008 – present)

 

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Name and Age   Position(s)
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length
of Time
Served*
   Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Funds in
Complex
Overseen
by Board
Member
  Other
Directorships
Held By
Board Member

INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS — continued

Leo J. Hill
(64)
  Lead Independent Board Member   Since
2002
  

Principal, Advisor Network Solutions, LLC (business consulting) (2006 – present);

 

Board Member, TST (2001 – present);

 

Board Member, TF (2002 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2007 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2002 – 2015);

 

Board Member, TAAVF (2007 – present);

 

Board Member, TII (2008 – 2010); Market President, Nations Bank of Sun Coast

 

Florida (1998 – 1999); Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Barnett Banks of Treasure Coast Florida (1994 – 1998);

 

Executive Vice President and Senior Credit Officer, Barnett Banks of Jacksonville, Florida (1991 – 1994); and Senior Vice President and Senior Loan Administration Officer, Wachovia Bank of Georgia (1976 – 1991).

  116   Ameris Bancorp
(2013 – present);
Ameris Bank
(2013 – present)
David W. Jennings
(74)
  Board Member  

Since

2009

  

Board Member, TF, TST and TAAVF (2009 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2009 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2009 – 2015); Board Member, TII (2009 – 2010); Managing Director, Hilton Capital Management, LLC

 

(2010 – present); Principal, Maxam Capital Management, LLC (2006 – 2008); and Principal, Cobble Creek Management LP (2004 – 2006).

  116   N/A
Fredric A. Nelson III
(63)
  Board Member   Since
2017
  

Board Member, TF, TST and TAAVF (2017 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2017 – 2018);

 

  116   N/A

 

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Name and Age   Position(s)
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length
of Time
Served*
   Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Funds in
Complex
Overseen
by Board
Member
  Other
Directorships
Held By
Board Member

INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS — continued

Fredric A. Nelson III (continued)           

Chief Investment Officer (“CIO”), Commonfund (2011 – 2015); Vice Chairman, CIO, ING Investment Management Americas (2003 – 2009);

 

Managing Director, Head of U.S. Equity, JP Morgan Investment Management (1994 – 2003);

 

Managing Director, Head of Global Quantitative Investments Group, Bankers Trust Global Investment Management (1981 – 1994).

       
John E. Pelletier
(56)
  Board Member   Since
2017
  

Board Member, TF, TST and TAAVF (2017 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2017 – 2018); Director, Center for Financial Literacy, Champlain College (2010 – present);

 

Co-Chair, Vermont Financial Literacy Commission with Vermont State Treasurer (2015 – 2018); Chairman, Vermont Universal Children’s Higher Education Savings Account Program Advisory Committee (2015 – present);

 

Founder and Principal, Sterling Valley Consulting LLC (a financial services consulting firm) (2009 – 2017); Independent Director, The Sentinel Funds and Sentinel Variable Products Trust (2013 – 2017);

 

Chief Legal Officer, Eaton Vance Corp. (2007 – 2008); and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (2004 – 2007), General Counsel (1997 – 2004), Natixis Global Associates.

  116   N/A
Patricia L. Sawyer
(70)
  Board Member   Since
2007
  

Retired (2007 – present);

 

President/Founder, Smith & Sawyer LLC (management consulting) (1989 – 2007);

 

Board Member, TF and TST (2007 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (1993 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2007 – 2015); Board

 

  116   Honorary
Trustee, Bryant
University
(1996 – present)

 

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Name and Age   Position(s)
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length
of Time
Served*
   Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Funds in
Complex
Overseen
by Board
Member
  Other
Directorships
Held By
Board Member

INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS — continued

Patricia L. Sawyer (continued)           

 

Member, TII (2008 – 2010); Board Member, TAAVF (1993 – present); and Trustee, Chair of Finance Committee and Chair of Nominating Committee (1987 – 1996), Bryant University.

       
John W. Waechter
(68)
  Board Member   Since 2005   

Partner, Englander Fischer (2016 – present);
Attorney, Englander Fischer (2008 – 2015);

 

Retired (2004 – 2008); Board Member, TST (2004 – present);

 

Board Member, TF (2005 – present);

 

Board Member, TAAVF (2007 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2007 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2004 – 2015); Board Member, TII (2008 – 2010); Employee, RBC Dain Rauscher (securities dealer) (2004); Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer, William R. Hough & Co. (securities dealer) (1979 – 2004); and Treasurer, The Hough Group of Funds (1993 – 2004).

  116   Board Member,
Operation PAR,
Inc. (non-profit
organization)
(2008 – present);
Board Member,
Remember
Honor Support,
Inc. (non-profit
organization)
(2013 – present)
Board Member,
WRH Income
Properties, Inc.
(real estate)
(2014 – present);
Board Member,
Boley PAR, Inc.
(non-profit
organization)
(2016 – present)

 

*

Each Board Member shall hold office until: 1) his or her successor is elected and qualified or 2) he or she resigns, retires or his or her term as a Board Member is terminated in accordance with the Trust’s Declaration of Trust.

 

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OFFICERS

The mailing address of each officer is c/o Secretary, 1801 California Street, Suite 5200, Denver, CO 80202. The following table shows information about the officers, including their year of birth, their positions held with the Trust and their principal occupations during the past five years (their titles may have varied during that period). Each officer will hold office until his or her successor has been duly elected or appointed or until his or her earlier death, resignation or removal.

 

Name and Age   Position    Term of Office
and Length of
Time Served*
  Principal Occupation(s) or Employment
During Past Five Years
Marijn P. Smit
(47)
  Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer    Since 2014   See Interested Board Members Table Above.
Christopher A. Staples, CFA
(50)
  Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Advisory Services    Since 2005  

Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Advisory Services, Transamerica Funds and TST (2007 – present); TET (2017 – present);

 

Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Advisory Services (2007 – 2015), TIS;

 

Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Advisory Services, TAAVF (2007 – present);

 

Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Advisory Services, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2007 – 2018);

 

Director (2005 – 2019), Senior Vice President (2006 – present), Senior Director, Investments (2016 – present), Chief Investment Officer, Advisory Services (2012 – 2016) and Lead Portfolio Manager (2007 – present), TAM;

 

Director, TFS (2005 – 2019);

 

Trust Officer, Massachusetts Fidelity Trust Company (2010 – present); Registered Representative (2007 – 2016), TCI; Registered Representative, TFA (2005 – present).

Thomas R. Wald, CFA
(60)
  Chief Investment Officer    Since 2014  

Chief Investment Officer, Transamerica Funds, TST and TAAVF (2014 – present); TET (2017 – present);

 

Chief Investment Officer, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2014 – 2018);

 

Chief Investment Officer, TIS (2014 – 2015);

 

Director (2017 – present), Akaan Transamerica, S.A. de C.V., Sociedad Operadora de Fondos de Inversión, Director (2019 – present); Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, TAM (2014 – present);

 

Chief Investment Officer, Transamerica Investments & Retirement (2014 – present); Director, Transamerica Funds Services, Inc. (2019 – present); and Trust Officer, Massachusetts Fidelity Trust Company (2015 – present).

Vincent J. Toner
(50)
  Vice President and Treasurer    Since 2014  

Vice President and Treasurer, Transamerica Funds, TST and TAAVF (2014 – present), TET (2017 – present);

 

Vice President and Treasurer, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2014 – 2018);

 

Vice President and Treasurer, TIS (2014 – 2015);

 

 

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Name and Age   Position    Term of Office
and Length of
Time Served*
  Principal Occupation(s) or Employment
During Past Five Years
Vincent J. Toner (continued)           

Vice President (2016 – present), Treasurer (2016 – 2019), Vice President, Administration and Treasurer (2014 – 2016), TAM;

 

Vice President, Administration and Treasurer, TFS (2014 – present); Vice President (2016 – present), Transamerica Capital, Inc.; Trust Officer (2015 – present), Massachusetts Fidelity Trust Company.

Francine J. Rosenberger
(53)
  Chief Compliance Officer    Since 2019   Chief Compliance Officer, Transamerica Funds, TST, TET and TAAVF (2019 – present); Chief Compliance Officer (2019 – present), TAM; General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Fund Chief Compliance Officer, Steben & Company, Inc. (2013 – 2019).
Molly Possehl
(42)
  Anti-Money Laundering Officer    Since 2019   Anti-Money Laundering Officer, Transamerica Funds, TST, TET and TAAVF (2019 – present); Anti-Money Laundering Officer (2019 – present), TAM; Assistant General Counsel, Transamerica Life Insurance Company/Aegon USA (2013 – present); Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer and Fraud Officer, Transamerica Life Insurance Company/Aegon USA (2015 – present); Attorney, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer (Annuity products), Transamerica Life Insurance Company/Aegon USA (2006 – 2015).
Erin D. Nelson
(43)
  Chief Legal Officer and Secretary    Since 2019   Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, Transamerica Funds, TST, TET and TAAVF (2019 – present); Assistant General Counsel II and Assistant Secretary, TAM (2019 – present), Assistant Secretary (2019 – present, TFS; Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, ALPS Advisors, Inc. (2015 – 2019).

Timothy Bresnahan
(52)

  Senior Counsel and Assistant Secretary    Since 2020  

Assistant Secretary, TET (2019 – present); Secretary, TET (2019); Senior Counsel, TAM (2008 – present).

Peter Sattelmair
(43)
  Assistant Treasurer    Since 2018  

Assistant Treasurer, Transamerica Funds, TST and TAAVF (2018 – present);

 

Director, Fund Administration, TAM (2014 – present).

 

*

Elected and serves at the pleasure of the Board of the Trust.

 

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PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AND QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS

(unaudited)

A description of the Transamerica Funds’ proxy voting policies and procedures is available in the Statement of Additional Information of the Funds, available without charge upon request by calling 1-888-233-4339 (toll free) or on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov.

In addition, the Funds are required to file Form N-PX, with their complete proxy voting records for the most recent 12 months ended June 30th, no later than August 31st of each year. The Form is available without charge: (1) from the Funds, upon request by calling 1-888-233-4339; and (2) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Each fiscal quarter, the Funds will file with the SEC a complete schedule of their monthly portfolio holdings on Form N-PORT. The Funds’ holdings as of the end of the third month of every fiscal quarter, as reported on Form N-PORT, will be publicly available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov within 60 days of the end of the fiscal quarter.

You may also visit the Trust’s website at www.transamerica.com for this and other information about the Funds and the Trust.

Important Notice Regarding Delivery of Shareholder Documents

Every year we send shareholders informative materials such as the Transamerica Funds Annual Report, the Transamerica Funds Prospectus, and other required documents that keep you informed regarding your Funds. Transamerica Funds will only send one piece per mailing address, a method that saves your Funds money by reducing mailing and printing costs. We will continue to do this unless you tell us not to. To elect to receive individual mailings, simply call a Transamerica Customer Service Representative toll free at 1-888-233-4339, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday-Friday. Your request will take effect within 30 days.

 

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NOTICE OF PRIVACY POLICY

(unaudited)

Your privacy is very important to us. We want you to understand what information we collect and how we use it. We collect and use “nonpublic personal information” in connection with providing our customers with a broad range of financial products and services as effectively and conveniently as possible. We treat nonpublic personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

What Information We Collect and From Whom We Collect It

We may collect nonpublic personal information about you from the following sources:

 

 

Information we receive from you on applications or other forms, such as your name, address, and account number;

 

 

Information about your transactions with us, our affiliates, or others, such as your account balance and purchase/redemption history; and

 

 

Information we receive from non-affiliated third parties, including consumer reporting agencies.

What Information We Disclose and To Whom We Disclose It

We do not disclose any nonpublic personal information about current or former customers to anyone without their express consent, except as permitted by law. We may disclose the nonpublic personal information we collect, as described above, to persons or companies that perform services on our behalf and to other financial institutions with which we have joint marketing agreements. We will require these companies to protect the confidentiality of your nonpublic personal information and to use it only to perform the services for which we have hired them.

Our Security Procedures

We restrict access to your nonpublic personal information and only allow disclosures to persons and companies as permitted by law to assist in providing products or services to you. We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your nonpublic personal information and to safeguard the disposal of certain consumer information.

If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy, please call 1-888-233-4339 on any business day between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Eastern Time.

Note:        This Privacy Policy applies only to customers that have a direct relationship with us or our affiliates. If you own shares of our funds in the name of a third party such as a bank or broker-dealer, its privacy policy may apply to you instead of ours.

 

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Customer Service: 1-888-233-4339

1801 California St., Suite 5200 Denver, CO 80202

Distributor: Transamerica Capital, Inc.

www.transamerica.com

 

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In an effort to reduce paper mailings and conserve natural resources, we encourage you to visit our website, www.transamerica.com, to set up an account and enroll in eDelivery.

Transamerica Funds are advised by Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. and distributed by Transamerica Capital, Inc., Member of FINRA

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TRANSAMERICA FUNDS

 

ANNUAL REPORT

 

 

OCTOBER 31, 2020

 

 

 

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Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the funds intend to no longer mail paper copies of the funds’ shareholder reports, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from a fund or your financial intermediary (such as broker-dealer or bank). Instead, the reports will be made available on a website and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.

If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically (“e-delivery”), 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 a fund electronically anytime by contacting your financial intermediary or, if you are a direct shareholder with a fund, by calling 1-888-233-4339.

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 to receive paper copies of your shareholder reports where a fund is held through that intermediary. If you are a direct shareholder with a fund, you can call 1-888-233-4339 to let the fund know you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. That election will apply to all Transamerica funds held directly with the fund complex.

Customer Service: 1-888-233-4339

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Distributor: Transamerica Capital, Inc.

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Table of Contents

 

 

 

Shareholder Letter

     1  

Disclosure of Expenses

     2  

Manager Commentary and Schedules of Investments

  

Transamerica Balanced II

     7  

Transamerica Bond

     22  

Transamerica Capital Growth

     39  

Transamerica Dividend Focused

     43  

Transamerica Dynamic Income

     47  

Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt

     50  

Transamerica Emerging Markets Opportunities

     60  

Transamerica Event Driven

     66  

Transamerica Floating Rate

     74  

Transamerica Global Equity

     86  

Transamerica Government Money Market

     91  

Transamerica High Quality Bond

     96  

Transamerica High Yield Bond

     103  

Transamerica High Yield ESG

     117  

Transamerica High Yield Muni

     125  

Transamerica Inflation Opportunities

     137  

Transamerica Inflation-Protected Securities

     144  

Transamerica Intermediate Bond

     150  

Transamerica Intermediate Muni

     165  

Transamerica International Equity

     199  

Transamerica International Growth

     204  

Transamerica International Small Cap Value

     210  

Transamerica International Stock

     215  

Transamerica Large Cap Value

     221  

Transamerica Large Core

     226  

Transamerica Large Growth

     232  

Transamerica Large Value Opportunities

     238  

Transamerica Mid Cap Growth

     243  

Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities

     247  

Transamerica MLP & Energy Income

     252  

Transamerica Multi-Asset Income

     256  

Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced

     263  

Transamerica Short-Term Bond

     281  

Transamerica Small Cap Growth

     294  

Transamerica Small Cap Value

     298  

Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value

     303  

Transamerica Sustainable Bond

     310  

Transamerica Unconstrained Bond

     318  

Transamerica US Growth

     352  

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

     356  

Statements of Operations

     372  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     380  

Statement of Cash Flows

     408  

Financial Highlights

     409  

Notes to Financial Statements

     494  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     537  

Supplemental Information

     539  

Approval of Management and Sub-Advisory Agreements

     541  

Management of the Trust

     562  

Results of Shareholder Meeting

     569  

Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures and Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

     570  

Notice of Privacy Policy

     571  

Authorized for distribution only when accompanied or preceded by a prospectus. Investors should carefully consider a fund’s investment goals, risks, charges and expenses before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information; please read it carefully before investing.

 

 

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Dear Shareholder,

On behalf of Transamerica Funds, we would like to thank you for your continued support and confidence in our products as we look forward to continuing to serve you and your financial professional in the future. We value the trust you have placed in us.

This annual report is provided to you to show the investments of your Fund(s) during the fiscal year. The Securities and Exchange Commission currently requires that annual and semi-annual reports be sent to all shareholders, and we believe it to be an important part of the investment process. This report provides detailed information about your Fund(s) for the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020.

We believe it is important to understand market conditions over the last fiscal year of the Funds to provide a context for reading this report. As the period began markets were exhibiting strength as the economy was reflecting the lowest unemployment rates in more than a half-century. In addition, wage growth was rising, inflation was benign, consumer spending was strong and the U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) had just concluded a series of three rate cuts, taking the Fed Funds rate down to a lower bound of 1.50%. For these reasons, among others, many investors looked ahead to the year of 2020 with a sense of optimism.

By February of 2020, markets were digesting headlines about a rapidly spreading respiratory virus in China, and fears of its global transmission began to rattle markets. While equity markets peaked at record highs toward the end of February, it soon became clear that COVID-19 cases were expanding internationally and there would be dramatically negative economic impacts. A nationwide lockdown quickly went into effect by the middle of March, and while the Fed slashed short term rates to zero, this could not prevent widespread selling across the stock and credit markets resulting in the fastest 35% decline in the history of the S&P 500® Index by the final week of March. International markets saw similar declines with the MSCI EAFE Index losing approximately one-third of its value. Credit spreads more than tripled, and long-term Treasury yields collapsed as the 10-year bond yield dropped to an all-time low of 0.54%.

Throughout the spring of 2020, the U.S. economy experienced its worst economic contraction since the Great Depression as more than twenty million jobs were lost in the month of April and second quarter gross domestic product (“GDP”) plummeted by an annualized rate of -31%. However, as the Fed quickly implemented unprecedented amounts of large scale asset purchases and credit support, and Congress passed the Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Stimulus Act (“CARES”) providing more than $2 trillion to businesses and families, the markets began to see a recovery on the horizon.

By June 2020, with virus case growth having declined, most states had loosened business shutdowns and social distancing requirements, and with pent-up demand from the earlier months now being combined with lower interest rates and market liquidity, GDP came roaring back in the third quarter to reach its highest rate of growth ever. Markets reacted accordingly as the S&P 500® Index regained its pre-virus high by the end of August. International markets also recovered as their economies opened more and global central banks such as the European Central Bank (“ECB”) also applied high degrees of monetary stimulus, however, they were unable to recover to pre-pandemic levels.

While stocks reached new record highs by Labor Day, volatility returned to the markets during September and October as COVID-19 case levels increased exponentially to daily numbers well in excess of earlier in the year. Election uncertainties and the inability of Congress to pass follow-up legislation on fiscal stimulus and economic relief to the soon expiring CARES Act also created investor angst. By the end of the Funds’ fiscal year, stocks were off their highs but still displaying historic improvement from the March lows, as investors began to focus on the prospects of a continuing economic recovery in 2021 and anxiously awaited news on a COVID-19 vaccine. International equity markets, which had recovered materially in the second quarter, remained relatively range bound since summer and continued to remain below pre-pandemic levels.

For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020, the S&P 500® Index returned 9.71% while the MSCI EAFE Index, representing international developed market equities, returned -6.46%. During the same period, the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index returned 6.19%. Please keep in mind that it is important to maintain a diversified portfolio as investment returns have historically been difficult to predict.

In addition to your active involvement in the investment process, we firmly believe that a financial professional is a key resource to help you build a complete picture of your current and future financial needs. Financial professionals are familiar with the market’s history, including long-term returns and volatility of various asset classes. With your professional, you can develop an investment program that incorporates factors such as your goals, your investment timeline and your risk tolerance.

Please contact your financial professional if you have any questions about the contents of this report, and thanks again for the confidence you have placed in us.

Sincerely,

 

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Marijn Smit

President & Chief Executive Officer

Transamerica Funds

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Tom Wald, CFA

Chief Investment Officer

Transamerica Funds

 

 

Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index: Measures investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bonds, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, as well as both mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

MSCI EAFE Index: 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.

S&P 500® Index: A market-capitalization weighted index of 500 large U.S. companies with common stock listed on the New York Stock Exchange or NASDAQ Stock Market.

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused substantial market disruption and dislocation around the world including the U.S. During periods of market disruption, which may trigger trading halts, the Fund’s exposure to the risks described elsewhere in the Prospectus will likely increase. As a result, whether or not the Fund invests in securities of issuers located in or with significant exposure to the countries directly affected, the value and liquidity of the Fund’s investments may be negatively affected.

The views expressed in this report reflect those of Transamerica Asset Management only and may not necessarily represent the views of Transamerica Funds. These views are as of the date of this report and subject to change based upon market conditions. These views should not be relied upon as investment advice and are not indicative of trading intent on behalf of Transamerica Funds. Investing involves risk, including potential loss of principal. The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results.

Indexes are unmanaged and it is not possible to invest directly in an index.


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Disclosure of Expenses

 

 

(unaudited)

 

SHAREHOLDER EXPENSES

Fund shareholders may incur two types of costs: (i) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchases, contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions; and (ii) ongoing costs, including management fees, and other fund expenses.

The following examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars and cents) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other funds.

The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at May 1, 2020, and held for the entire six-month period until October 31, 2020.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

The information in the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = $8.60), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class titled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. If your account is an IRA, your expenses may have included an additional annual fee. The amount of any fee paid during the six-month period can decrease your ending account value.

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

The information in the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Funds’ actual expense ratios and assumed rates of return of 5% per year before expenses, which are not the Funds’ actual returns. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your Fund versus other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. As in the case of the actual expense example, if your account is subject to an IRA fee, the amount of the fee paid through your account would increase the hypothetical expenses you would have paid during the period and decrease the hypothetical ending account value.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as brokerage commissions paid on purchases and sales of Fund shares. Therefore, the information under the heading “Hypothetical Expenses” is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If any of these transaction costs were included, your costs would be higher. The expenses shown in the table do not reflect any fees that may be charged to you by brokers, financial intermediaries, or other financial institutions.

 

         

Actual Expenses

   

Hypothetical Expenses (A)

       
Fund   Beginning
Account Value
May 1, 2020
    Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2020
    Expenses Paid
During Period (B)
    Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2020
    Expenses Paid
During Period (B)
    Net Annualized
Expense Ratio (C)
 

Transamerica Balanced II

 

Class I3

  $   1,000.00     $   1,096.70     $ 3.00     $   1,022.30     $   2.90       0.57

Class R

    1,000.00       1,094.00       5.63       1,019.80       5.43       1.07  

Transamerica Bond

 

Class A

    1,000.00       1,049.60       5.00       1,020.30       4.93       0.97  

Class C

    1,000.00       1,045.70       7.92       1,017.40       7.81       1.54  

Class I

    1,000.00       1,051.80       2.63       1,022.60       2.59       0.51  

Class I2

    1,000.00       1,052.20       2.37       1,022.80       2.34       0.46  

Class R6

    1,000.00       1,052.20       2.37       1,022.80       2.34       0.46  

Transamerica Capital Growth

 

Class A

    1,000.00       1,517.80       6.65       1,019.90       5.33       1.05  

Class C

    1,000.00       1,512.40         11.37       1,016.10       9.12       1.80  

Class I

    1,000.00       1,519.50       5.26       1,021.00       4.22       0.83  

Class I2

    1,000.00       1,520.60       4.56       1,021.50       3.66       0.72  

Class R6

    1,000.00       1,520.60       4.56       1,021.50       3.66       0.72  

Transamerica Dividend Focused

 

Class A

    1,000.00       1,036.70       5.38       1,019.90       5.33       1.05  

Class C

    1,000.00       1,031.70       9.75       1,015.50       9.68       1.91  

Class I

    1,000.00       1,037.60       4.46       1,020.80       4.42       0.87  

Class I2

    1,000.00       1,038.20       3.94       1,021.30       3.91       0.77  

Class R6

    1,000.00       1,038.20       3.94       1,021.30       3.91       0.77  

Transamerica Dynamic Income

 

Class A

    1,000.00       1,042.70       4.72       1,020.50       4.67       0.92 (D) 

Class C

    1,000.00       1,038.70       8.56       1,016.70       8.47       1.67 (D) 

Class I

    1,000.00       1,044.00       3.44       1,021.80       3.41       0.67 (D) 

 

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Disclosure of Expenses (continued)

 

 

(unaudited)

 

         

Actual Expenses

   

Hypothetical Expenses (A)

       
Fund   Beginning
Account Value
May 1, 2020
    Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2020
    Expenses Paid
During Period (B)
    Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2020
    Expenses Paid
During Period (B)
    Net Annualized
Expense Ratio (C)
 

Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt

 

Class A

  $   1,000.00     $   1,130.20     $ 6.64     $   1,018.90     $ 6.29       1.24 %  

Class C

    1,000.00       1,126.80         10.00       1,015.70       9.47       1.87  

Class I

    1,000.00       1,132.90       4.40       1,021.00       4.17       0.82  

Class I2

    1,000.00       1,134.00       3.92       1,021.50       3.71       0.73  

Class R6

    1,000.00       1,132.90       3.91       1,021.50       3.71       0.73  

Transamerica Emerging Markets Opportunities

 

Class I

    1,000.00       1,232.90       5.50       1,020.20       4.98       0.98 (D) 

Class I2

    1,000.00       1,232.90       5.33       1,020.40       4.82       0.95 (D) 

Transamerica Event Driven

 

Class I

    1,000.00       1,092.50       7.47       1,018.00       7.20       1.42 (D) 

Class I2

    1,000.00       1,092.00       7.62       1,017.80       7.35       1.45 (D) 

Transamerica Floating Rate

 

Class A

    1,000.00       1,090.70       5.52       1,019.90       5.33       1.05 (D) 

Class C

    1,000.00       1,086.60       9.44       1,016.10       9.12       1.80 (D) 

Class I

    1,000.00       1,091.10       4.21       1,021.10       4.06       0.80 (D) 

Class I2

    1,000.00       1,091.90       4.21       1,021.10       4.06       0.80 (D) 

Transamerica Global Equity

 

Class A

    1,000.00       1,141.20       7.32       1,018.30       6.90       1.36 (D) 

Class C

    1,000.00       1,137.00       11.33       1,014.50         10.68       2.11 (D) 

Class I

    1,000.00       1,142.60       5.98       1,019.60       5.64       1.11 (D) 

Class R6

    1,000.00       1,143.30       5.33       1,020.20       5.03       0.99 (D) 

Transamerica Government Money Market

 

Class A

    1,000.00       1,000.60       1.01       1,024.10       1.02       0.20  

Class C

    1,000.00       1,002.90       1.01       1,024.10       1.02       0.20  

Class I

    1,000.00       1,000.50       0.80       1,024.30       0.81       0.16  

Class I2

    1,000.00       1,001.00       0.40       1,024.70       0.41       0.08  

Class I3

    1,000.00       1,001.00       0.40       1,024.70       0.41       0.08  

Class R2

    1,000.00       1,000.00       1.36       1,023.80       1.37       0.27  

Class R4

    1,000.00       1,001.50       (0.10     1,025.20       (0.10     (0.02

Transamerica High Quality Bond

 

Class I3

    1,000.00       1,044.10       2.26       1,022.90       2.24       0.44  

Class R

    1,000.00       1,040.40       4.77       1,020.50       4.72       0.93  

Class R4

    1,000.00       1,043.20       3.34       1,021.90       3.30       0.65  

Transamerica High Yield Bond

 

Class A

    1,000.00       1,108.80       5.25       1,020.20       5.03       0.99  

Class C

    1,000.00       1,106.60       9.16       1,016.40       8.77       1.73  

Class I

    1,000.00       1,114.40       3.24       1,022.10       3.10       0.61  

Class I2

    1,000.00       1,111.60       3.13       1,022.20       3.00       0.59  

Class I3

    1,000.00       1,111.60       3.13       1,022.20       3.00       0.59  

Class R

    1,000.00       1,108.70       5.83       1,019.60       5.58       1.10  

Class R4

    1,000.00       1,110.10       4.51       1,020.90       4.32       0.85  

Class R6

    1,000.00       1,111.60       3.08       1,022.20       2.95       0.58  

Transamerica High Yield ESG

 

Class I

    1,000.00       999.20       1.93 (E)      1,021.30       3.91       0.77  

Class I2

    1,000.00       999.20       1.88 (E)      1,021.40       3.81       0.75  

Transamerica High Yield Muni

 

Class A

    1,000.00       1,090.10       4.78       1,020.60       4.62       0.91 (D) 

Class C

    1,000.00       1,086.80       7.92       1,017.50       7.66       1.51 (D) 

Class I

    1,000.00       1,090.90       3.99       1,021.30       3.86       0.76 (D) 

Class I2

    1,000.00       1,091.20       4.15       1,021.20       4.01       0.79 (D) 

Transamerica Inflation Opportunities

 

Class A

    1,000.00       1,048.50       5.15       1,020.10       5.08       1.00 (D) 

Class C

    1,000.00       1,045.40       9.00       1,016.30       8.87       1.75 (D) 

Class I

    1,000.00       1,050.80       3.66       1,021.60       3.61       0.71 (D) 

Class I2

    1,000.00       1,049.80       3.50       1,021.70       3.46       0.68 (D) 

Class R6

    1,000.00       1,050.80       3.56       1,021.70       3.51       0.69 (D) 

Transamerica Inflation-Protected Securities

 

Class I3

    1,000.00       1,038.90       2.67       1,022.50       2.64       0.52 (D) 

Class R

    1,000.00       1,037.50       5.07       1,020.20       5.03       0.99 (D) 

Class R4

    1,000.00       1,038.40       3.28       1,021.90       3.25       0.64 (D) 

 

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Disclosure of Expenses (continued)

 

 

(unaudited)

 

         

Actual Expenses

   

Hypothetical Expenses (A)

       
Fund   Beginning
Account Value
May 1, 2020
    Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2020
    Expenses Paid
During Period (B)
    Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2020
    Expenses Paid
During Period (B)
    Net Annualized
Expense Ratio (C)
 

Transamerica Intermediate Bond

 

Class I2

  $   1,000.00     $   1,025.40     $ 2.14     $   1,023.00     $   2.14       0.42 %  

Class I3

    1,000.00       1,025.40       2.14       1,023.00       2.14       0.42  

Class R

    1,000.00       1,022.40       4.63       1,020.60       4.62       0.91  

Class R4

    1,000.00       1,024.20       3.31       1,021.90       3.30       0.65  

Transamerica Intermediate Muni

 

Class A

    1,000.00       1,049.60       3.35       1,021.90       3.30       0.65 (D) 

Class C

    1,000.00       1,046.50       6.48       1,018.80       6.39       1.26 (D) 

Class I

    1,000.00       1,050.30       2.53       1,022.70       2.49       0.49 (D) 

Class I2

    1,000.00       1,051.30       2.32       1,022.90       2.29       0.45 (D) 

Transamerica International Equity

 

Class A

    1,000.00       1,096.90       6.59       1,018.90       6.34       1.25  

Class C

    1,000.00       1,093.40         10.21       1,015.40       9.83       1.94  

Class I

    1,000.00       1,099.20       4.49       1,020.90       4.32       0.85  

Class I2

    1,000.00       1,099.90       4.01       1,021.30       3.86       0.76  

Class I3

    1,000.00       1,099.90       4.01       1,021.30       3.86       0.76  

Class R

    1,000.00       1,096.90       6.59       1,018.90       6.34       1.25  

Class R4

    1,000.00       1,098.50       5.33       1,020.10       5.13       1.01  

Class R6

    1,000.00       1,099.50       4.01       1,021.30       3.86       0.76  

Transamerica International Growth

 

Class A

    1,000.00       1,188.10       6.66       1,019.10       6.14       1.21  

Class I

    1,000.00       1,189.30       5.56       1,020.10       5.13       1.01  

Class I2

    1,000.00       1,191.40       4.41       1,021.10       4.06       0.80  

Class R6

    1,000.00       1,192.40       4.46       1,021.10       4.12       0.81  

Transamerica International Small Cap Value

 

Class I

    1,000.00       1,133.90       5.95       1,019.60       5.64       1.11  

Class I2

    1,000.00       1,134.70       5.42       1,020.10       5.13       1.01  

Transamerica International Stock

 

Class A

    1,000.00       1,068.20       6.50       1,018.90       6.34       1.25 (D) 

Class I

    1,000.00       1,069.20       5.20       1,020.10       5.08       1.00 (D) 

Class I2

    1,000.00       1,069.20       5.20       1,020.10       5.08       1.00 (D) 

Class R6

    1,000.00       1,069.20       5.20       1,020.10       5.08       1.00 (D) 

Transamerica Large Cap Value

 

Class A

    1,000.00       1,076.50       5.43       1,019.90       5.28       1.04  

Class C

    1,000.00       1,072.30       9.32       1,016.10       9.07       1.79  

Class I

    1,000.00       1,078.10       3.34       1,021.90       3.25       0.64  

Class I2

    1,000.00       1,078.30       3.34       1,021.90       3.25       0.64  

Class R6

    1,000.00       1,078.30       3.34       1,021.90       3.25       0.64  

Transamerica Large Core

 

Class I3

    1,000.00       1,121.70       2.72       1,022.60       2.59       0.51 (D) 

Class R

    1,000.00       1,119.00       5.33       1,020.10       5.08       1.00 (D) 

Class R4

    1,000.00       1,120.30       4.05       1,021.30       3.86       0.76 (D) 

Transamerica Large Growth

 

Class I3

    1,000.00       1,371.20       4.11       1,021.70       3.51       0.69  

Class R

    1,000.00       1,368.40       7.02       1,019.20       5.99       1.18  

Class R4

    1,000.00       1,369.40       5.36       1,020.60       4.57       0.90  

Transamerica Large Value Opportunities

 

Class I3

    1,000.00       1,043.10       2.52       1,022.70       2.49       0.49 (D) 

Class R

    1,000.00       1,040.40       5.13       1,020.10       5.08       1.00 (D) 

Class R4

    1,000.00       1,041.80       3.85       1,021.40       3.81       0.75 (D) 

Transamerica Mid Cap Growth

 

Class A

    1,000.00       1,222.80       6.59       1,019.20       5.99       1.18  

Class C

    1,000.00       1,218.80       10.76       1,015.40       9.78       1.93  

Class I

    1,000.00       1,224.70       4.81       1,020.80       4.37       0.86  

Class I2

    1,000.00       1,225.10       4.25       1,021.30       3.86       0.76  

Class I3

    1,000.00       1,225.40       4.36       1,021.20       3.96       0.78  

Class R

    1,000.00       1,221.30       7.20       1,018.70       6.55       1.29  

Class R4

    1,000.00       1,223.10       5.31       1,020.40       4.82       0.95  

 

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Disclosure of Expenses (continued)

 

 

(unaudited)

 

         

Actual Expenses

   

Hypothetical Expenses (A)

       
Fund   Beginning
Account Value
May 1, 2020
    Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2020
    Expenses Paid
During Period (B)
    Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2020
    Expenses Paid
During Period (B)
    Net Annualized
Expense Ratio (C)
 

Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities

 

Class A

  $   1,000.00     $   1,111.70     $ 6.37     $   1,019.10     $ 6.09       1.20 %  

Class C

    1,000.00       1,107.70         10.01       1,015.60       9.58       1.89  

Class I

    1,000.00       1,113.60       4.46       1,020.90       4.27       0.84  

Class I2

    1,000.00       1,114.50       3.93       1,021.40       3.76       0.74  

Class I3

    1,000.00       1,114.00       3.93       1,021.40       3.76       0.74  

Class R

    1,000.00       1,111.70       6.64       1,018.90       6.34       1.25  

Class R4

    1,000.00       1,112.60       4.78       1,020.60       4.57       0.90  

Class R6

    1,000.00       1,113.70       3.93       1,021.40       3.76       0.74  

Transamerica MLP & Energy Income

 

Class A

    1,000.00       1,019.00       8.12       1,017.10       8.11       1.60  

Class C

    1,000.00       1,014.60       11.90       1,013.30         11.89       2.35  

Class I

    1,000.00       1,018.20       6.65       1,018.60       6.65       1.31  

Class I2

    1,000.00       1,020.80       6.10       1,019.10       6.09       1.20  

Transamerica Multi-Asset Income

 

Class A

    1,000.00       1,128.70       5.51       1,020.00       5.23       1.03  

Class C

    1,000.00       1,125.40       9.40       1,016.30       8.92       1.76  

Class I

    1,000.00       1,130.80       3.86       1,021.50       3.66       0.72  

Class I2

    1,000.00       1,130.90       3.64       1,021.70       3.46       0.68  

Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced

 

Class A

    1,000.00       1,094.10       5.21       1,020.20       5.03       0.99  

Class C

    1,000.00       1,089.80       9.14       1,016.40       8.82       1.74  

Class I

    1,000.00       1,095.60       4.11       1,021.20       3.96       0.78  

Class R6

    1,000.00       1,096.10       3.53       1,021.80       3.41       0.67  

Transamerica Short-Term Bond

 

Class A

    1,000.00       1,044.90       3.70       1,021.50       3.66       0.72  

Class C

    1,000.00       1,039.90       7.64       1,017.60       7.56       1.49  

Class I

    1,000.00       1,045.50       2.62       1,022.60       2.59       0.51  

Class I2

    1,000.00       1,045.00       2.16       1,023.00       2.14       0.42  

Class R6

    1,000.00       1,046.10       2.16       1,023.00       2.14       0.42  

Transamerica Small Cap Growth

 

Class A

    1,000.00       1,178.10       7.67       1,018.10       7.10       1.40  

Class C

    1,000.00       1,171.80       11.74       1,014.30       10.89       2.15  

Class I

    1,000.00       1,178.40       5.91       1,019.70       5.48       1.08  

Class I2

    1,000.00       1,179.80       5.48       1,020.10       5.08       1.00  

Class I3

    1,000.00       1,178.20       5.48       1,020.10       5.08       1.00  

Class R

    1,000.00       1,176.40       8.10       1,017.70       7.51       1.48  

Class R4

    1,000.00       1,179.10       6.30       1,019.40       5.84       1.15  

Class R6

    1,000.00       1,178.20       5.42       1,020.20       5.03       0.99  

Transamerica Small Cap Value

 

Class A

    1,000.00       1,173.20       7.10       1,018.60       6.60       1.30  

Class C

    1,000.00       1,168.10       11.17       1,014.80       10.38       2.05  

Class I

    1,000.00       1,176.00       5.36       1,020.20       4.98       0.98  

Class I2

    1,000.00       1,175.70       4.98       1,020.60       4.62       0.91  

Class I3

    1,000.00       1,175.50       4.92       1,020.60       4.57       0.90  

Class R

    1,000.00       1,174.00       7.27       1,018.50       6.75       1.33  

Class R4

    1,000.00       1,174.00       6.01       1,019.60       5.58       1.10  

Class R6

    1,000.00       1,176.10       4.59       1,020.90       4.27       0.84  

Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value

 

Class A

    1,000.00       1,118.60       6.98       1,018.60       6.65       1.31  

Class C

    1,000.00       1,114.70       10.63       1,015.10       10.13       2.00  

Class I

    1,000.00       1,120.60       5.06       1,020.40       4.82       0.95  

Class I2

    1,000.00       1,121.40       4.53       1,020.90       4.32       0.85  

Class R6

    1,000.00       1,120.80       4.53       1,020.90       4.32       0.85  

Transamerica Sustainable Bond

 

Class I

    1,000.00       984.80       1.25 (E)      1,022.60       2.54       0.50  

Class I2

    1,000.00       984.90       1.12 (E)      1,022.90       2.29       0.45  

Transamerica Unconstrained Bond

 

Class A

    1,000.00       1,009.80       0.77 (F)      1,020.50       4.72       0.93 (D) 

Class I

    1,000.00       1,089.30       4.25       1,021.10       4.12       0.81 (D) 

Class I2

    1,000.00       1,091.20       3.68       1,021.60       3.56       0.70 (D) 

 

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Disclosure of Expenses (continued)

 

 

(unaudited)

 

         

Actual Expenses

   

Hypothetical Expenses (A)

       
Fund   Beginning
Account Value
May 1, 2020
    Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2020
    Expenses Paid
During Period (B)
    Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2020
    Expenses Paid
During Period (B)
    Net Annualized
Expense Ratio (C)
 

Transamerica US Growth

 

Class A

  $   1,000.00     $   1,208.40     $ 5.94     $   1,019.80     $   5.43       1.07 %  

Class C

    1,000.00       1,203.10         10.41       1,015.70       9.53       1.88  

Class I

    1,000.00       1,209.50       4.55       1,021.00       4.17       0.82  

Class I2

    1,000.00       1,210.50       4.00       1,021.50       3.66       0.72  

Class T

    1,000.00       1,210.30       4.22       1,021.30       3.86       0.76  
(A)    5% return per year before expenses.
(B)    Expenses are calculated using each Fund’s net annualized expense ratios, as disclosed in the table, multiplied by the average account value for the period, multiplied by the number of days in the period (184 days), and divided by the number of days in the year (366 days).
(C)    Net annualized expense ratios are reflective of any applicable fee waivers and/or reimbursements and recapture, if any, are based on the most recent six-months and may differ from the net expense ratio displayed in the Financial Highlights which covers a twelve-month period.
(D)    Net annualized expense ratios, as disclosed in the table, do not include the expenses of the underlying investments in which the Funds invest. The net annualized expense ratios, as stated in the fee table of the Prospectus, may differ from the expense ratios disclosed in this report.
(E)    Fund commenced operations on July 31, 2020. Actual expenses are calculated using each Fund’s net annualized expense ratio, as disclosed in the table, multiplied by the average account value for the period, multiplied by the number of days in the period (92 days), and divided by the number of days in the year (366 days).
(F)    Class commenced operations on October 1, 2020. Actual expenses are calculated using each Fund’s annualized expense ratio (as disclosed in the table), multiplied by the average account value for the period, multiplied by the number of days in the period (30 days), and divided by the number of days in the year (366 days).

 

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Transamerica Balanced II

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC

The fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, began with U.S. markets near all-time highs, though global trade tensions persisted, and manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (“PMIs”) softened. It was risk on for markets as equities led the way in total and risk-adjusted returns, followed by high yield, then by investment grade. Treasuries retreated toward the end of 2019.

Worries around trade ceded to concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak early in 2020. Confidence dropped rapidly as the country grappled with a worsening outbreak that eventually led to widespread stay at home orders and the closure of nonessential businesses. Gross domestic product (“GDP”) and private investment contracted, and risk assets declined meaningfully. PMIs declined materially, and GDP eventually faced a historic decline. Equities led the way down with peak-to-trough losses of approximately one third, and high yield bonds posted double digit declines. U.S. Treasuries rallied aggressively as investors fled risk assets.

Markets rebounded in the second quarter, after aggressive monetary stimulus from the U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) and fiscal stimulus from the Federal Government gave markets the confidence that the worst may be over. The damage to the U.S. economy was historic with second quarter GDP declining by over 31%. Economic activity and the employment market improved materially by the end of the fiscal year, albeit both were still lower than they had been at the end of 2019.

Non-farm payroll gains were a bright spot in October 2020, coming in higher than expected. Both the labor force and employment grew over the month, which led to meaningfully higher headline employment and labor force participation rates. Consumer confidence slightly retreated as an upbeat reading on present conditions was overshadowed by more muted expectations. Headline personal income which was propped up by government unemployment benefits that largely expired in July, advanced nonetheless in September, and spending growth accelerated.

J.P. Morgan Investment Management, Inc.

After a strong close to 2019, solid U.S. economic indicators continued to buoy the S&P 500® Index in the beginning of 2020. Despite the late January volatility due to initial outbreaks of COVID-19, an early indication that disease’s effects would be relatively short-lived propelled the S&P 500® to new all-time highs in February. However, the outbreak continued to grow and ramp up globally. Distinct read-throughs began to take place in global economic data, such as in jobless claims and global manufacturing and service Purchasing Managers’ Index (“PMIs”), ultimately leading to a dramatic downturn for the markets in March. The U.S economy contracted at an annualized pace of 5.0% in the first quarter of the year, ending more than a decade-long expansion. While extraordinary fiscal and monetary policy responses helped the market recover from April through June 2020, volatility remained elevated throughout the summer.

In light of the volatility and following strong performance in the second quarter, the market continued to rise and reached new all-time highs in August, driven by a rally in technology stocks and encouraging economic data. While gross domestic product (“GDP”) for the second quarter fell by an annualized rate of 31.4%, investors focused on the continued recovery in other economic data. The unemployment rate fell, and the composite PMI impressed in August. U.S. consumer confidence also rebounded along with a recovery in retail sales. The Federal Reserve’s intentions to maintain an accommodative monetary policy as long as necessary to support the economy also helped lift equity market levels.

However, September brought renewed bouts of volatility as concerns over a second wave of COVID-19 infections, the upcoming U.S. presidential election and renewed lockdown measures took a toll on investor confidence. Meanwhile, trade tensions between the U.S. and China rose as the Trump Administration announced targeted trade restrictions on certain Chinese firms. While the economic indicators have shown continued improvement, including third quarter GDP having grown at an annualized rate of 33.1% when compared to the previous quarter, the new wave of COVID-19 infections and the persisting trade tensions continue to weigh on the path to economic recovery.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica Balanced II (Class R) returned 9.43%. By comparison, its primary and secondary benchmarks, the S&P 500® and the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index, returned 9.71% and 6.19%, respectively.

STRATEGY REVIEW

Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC

Over the last 12-months ended October 31, 2020, the Fund remained overweight to spread-based assets relative to the benchmark, given the portfolio management team’s views on expected risk-adjusted returns of the assets. Portions of securitized credit tied to commercial real estate were negatively affected by changes to the economy due to COVID-19, and commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”) and other portions of the structured market detracted from returns in the period, though, in most cases, we continue to believe they offer attractive investment opportunities given robust structural protections and an improving economic backdrop.

Within investment grade corporate credit, financials were preferred over industrials due to strong capital positions and lower expected event risk. During the period, the portfolio managers became more biased toward intermediate-dated credit given the steeper credit curves compared to short-dated corporate credit.

 

 

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STRATEGY REVIEW (continued)

 

During the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020, relative performance for the Fund was driven by the overweight to spread-based assets. Carry contributed positively to relative returns but was offset by negative contributions from spread factors. Risk-based assets rallied during the second and third quarters, but not enough to offset losses during the first quarter. Yield curve positioning was also a detractor as Treasury rates moved lower.

At an asset class level, the Fund’s allocation to longer duration Treasury securities compared to the benchmark’s Treasury holdings contributed positively to relative returns, as did the portfolio’s ex-index exposure to high yield and underweight allocation to agency residential mortgage-backed securities (“RMBS”). These positives were offset by the Fund’s exposure to securitized credit – including asset-backed, CMBS and non-agency RMBS – as well as an overweight allocation to emerging markets debt.

Within investment grade corporate credit, security selection was a detractor overall. Selection in capital goods and overweight allocations to communications and consumer non-cyclicals contributed positively to relative returns while an overweight to real estate investment trusts (“REITS”) and security selection in transportation and communications detracted.

J.P. Morgan Investment Management, Inc.

Stock selection in the technology and industrial cyclical sectors contributed to results while stock selection in the insurance and pharma/medtech sectors detracted from returns.

On the positive side, within financials, our overweight in PayPal Holdings, Inc. (“PayPal”) buoyed returns. PayPal outperformed on accelerating ecommerce adoption due to COVID-19. While PayPal is not immune to a slowdown, it provided relatively less volatility amid COVID-19 concerns given limited exposure to travel and nearly 100% ecommerce exposure. Data points indicate that multiple years of typical ecommerce adoption were condensed into April and May, and daily net new active customer growth is at record highs. Additionally, within technology, our underweight in Intel Corp. helped results. Shares of Intel Corp. underperformed as the company lowered its guidance for the third quarter of 2020 and announced a delay in its 7nm processors.

On the negative side, within technology, our overweight in Automatic Data Processing held back results as it reported much weaker fiscal fourth quarter 2020 bookings and a higher than expected expense outlook for fiscal year 2021. Additionally, within financials, our overweight in Citigroup, Inc. (“Citigroup”) hurt returns. Citigroup has been weighed down by fears over the pace of the economic recovery in the U.S. Fears of rising credit losses and lower interest rates have negatively affected the near-term earnings outlook for all banks. In addition, Citigroup acknowledged a regulatory review on issues surrounding risk and controls management in light of erroneous payments to creditors of Revlon.

During the fiscal year, the Fund utilized derivatives. These positions added to performance.

 

Bradley D. Doyle, CFA

Tyler A. Knight, CFA

Doug Weih, CFA

Brian W. Westhoff, CFA

Sivakumar N. Rajan

Co-Portfolio Managers

Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC

Tim Snyder, CFA

Raffaele Zingone, CFA

Steven G. Lee

Co-Portfolio Managers

JP Morgan Asset Management Inc.

 

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     58.0

Corporate Debt Securities

     15.2  

U.S. Government Obligations

     9.6  

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

     8.2  

Commercial Paper

     6.0  

Mortgage-Backed Securities

     4.0  

Asset-Backed Securities

     3.0  

Other Investment Company

     1.4  

Short-Term U.S. Government Obligations

     0.8  

Foreign Government Obligations

     0.6  

Municipal Government Obligations

     0.3  

Preferred Stock

     0.0

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) ^

     (7.1

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

*   Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.
^   The Net Other Assets (Liabilities) category may include, but is not limited to, reverse repurchase agreements, forward foreign currency contracts, futures contracts, swap agreements, written options and swaptions, and cash collateral.
 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Year or
Since Inception
       Inception Date  

Class I3 (NAV)

       10.01        N/A          8.67        09/15/2017  

Class R (NAV)

       9.43        8.19        8.87        07/05/1994  

S&P 500® (A)

       9.71        11.71        13.01     

Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index (B)

       6.19        4.08        3.55           

(A) The S&P 500® is a market-capitalization weighted index of 500 large U.S. companies with common stock listed on the NYSE or NASDAQ.

(B) The Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index measures investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bonds, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, as well as both mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

The Fund’s benchmarks are unmanaged indices used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Fund calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the Fund, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The price of equity securities fluctuates based on changes in a company’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the equity securities owned by the Fund fall, the value of the Fund will decline. Fixed income securities have several risks including fluctuations in market value, changes in interest rates as the values will decrease as interest rates rise, and issuers defaulting on their obligations to pay interest or return principal.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 58.0%  
Aerospace & Defense - 0.6%  

General Dynamics Corp.

    837        $  109,923  

Northrop Grumman Corp.

    904        261,997  

Raytheon Technologies Corp.

    5,651        306,963  
    

 

 

 
       678,883  
    

 

 

 
Air Freight & Logistics - 0.3%  

FedEx Corp.

    1,323        343,279  
    

 

 

 
Airlines - 0.2%  

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

    2,401        73,567  

Southwest Airlines Co.

    3,114        123,096  
    

 

 

 
       196,663  
    

 

 

 
Auto Components - 0.1%  

Magna International, Inc.

    2,282        116,633  
    

 

 

 
Automobiles - 0.1%  

General Motors Co.

    4,413        152,381  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 1.8%  

Bank of America Corp.

    13,314        315,542  

Citigroup, Inc.

    15,028        622,460  

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

    5,481        149,357  

KeyCorp

    18,768        243,609  

Regions Financial Corp.

    14,481        192,597  

Truist Financial Corp.

    2,540        106,985  

US Bancorp

    4,429        172,509  

Wells Fargo & Co.

    15,218        326,426  
    

 

 

 
       2,129,485  
    

 

 

 
Beverages - 0.7%  

Coca-Cola Co.

    10,889        523,325  

Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A

    1,912        315,920  
    

 

 

 
       839,245  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 1.5%  

AbbVie, Inc.

    8,755        745,051  

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (A)

    2,305        265,398  

Amgen, Inc.

    466        101,094  

Biogen, Inc. (A)

    685        172,668  

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (A)

    461        250,581  

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (A)

    1,143        238,155  
    

 

 

 
       1,772,947  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 0.5%  

Carrier Global Corp.

    3,178        106,113  

Masco Corp.

    4,328        231,981  

Trane Technologies PLC

    1,951        258,995  
    

 

 

 
       597,089  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 1.8%  

BlackRock, Inc.

    429        257,061  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

    1,117        211,158  

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

    3,251        306,894  

MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.

    192        103,459  

Morgan Stanley

    10,981        528,735  

MSCI, Inc.

    277        96,906  

S&P Global, Inc.

    1,287        415,353  

State Street Corp.

    2,699        158,971  

T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.

    513        64,977  
    

 

 

 
       2,143,514  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 1.0%  

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.

    549        151,656  

Celanese Corp.

    1,289        146,314  
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Chemicals (continued)  

Dow, Inc.

    3,350        $   152,392  

DuPont de Nemours, Inc.

    2,627        149,424  

Eastman Chemical Co.

    3,737        302,099  

Linde PLC

    954        210,204  

LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A

    1,266        86,658  
    

 

 

 
       1,198,747  
    

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.1%  

Cintas Corp.

    266        83,670  
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment - 0.2%  

Cisco Systems, Inc.

    5,579        200,286  

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

    247        39,041  
    

 

 

 
       239,327  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 0.2%  

Capital One Financial Corp.

    3,892        284,427  
    

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging - 0.4%  

Avery Dennison Corp.

    1,247        172,572  

Crown Holdings, Inc. (A)

    1,820        156,156  

Packaging Corp. of America

    495        56,673  

WestRock Co.

    2,594        97,405  
    

 

 

 
       482,806  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Consumer Services - 0.0% (B)  

H&R Block, Inc. (C)

    993        17,139  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 1.0%  

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B (A)

    5,490        1,108,431  

Voya Financial, Inc.

    933        44,719  
    

 

 

 
       1,153,150  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 0.6%  

Verizon Communications, Inc.

    13,151        749,475  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 1.1%  

Entergy Corp.

    2,365        239,385  

Exelon Corp.

    2,100        83,769  

FirstEnergy Corp.

    1,432        42,559  

NextEra Energy, Inc.

    10,628        778,076  

Xcel Energy, Inc.

    2,866        200,706  
    

 

 

 
       1,344,495  
    

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment - 0.5%  

Eaton Corp. PLC

    4,412        457,922  

Emerson Electric Co.

    2,661        172,406  
    

 

 

 
       630,328  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.1%  

TE Connectivity, Ltd.

    1,238        119,937  
    

 

 

 
Entertainment - 0.8%  

Electronic Arts, Inc. (A)

    821        98,380  

Netflix, Inc. (A)

    1,717        816,846  
    

 

 

 
       915,226  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 1.1%  

Camden Property Trust

    1,794        165,479  

Equinix, Inc.

    501        366,351  

Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc.

    1,041        61,617  

Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.

    1,113        129,809  

Prologis, Inc.

    3,756        372,595  

Realty Income Corp.

    534        30,897  

Sun Communities, Inc.

    342        47,069  

UDR, Inc.

    741        23,149  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (continued)  

Ventas, Inc.

    1,967        $   77,638  
    

 

 

 
       1,274,604  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 0.3%  

Costco Wholesale Corp.

    789        282,162  

Kroger Co.

    3,531        113,734  
    

 

 

 
       395,896  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 0.4%  

Conagra Brands, Inc.

    1,248        43,792  

Mondelez International, Inc., Class A

    8,705        462,410  
    

 

 

 
       506,202  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 1.9%  

Abbott Laboratories

    983        103,323  

ABIOMED, Inc. (A)

    113        28,462  

Baxter International, Inc.

    4,192        325,173  

Becton Dickinson & Co.

    946        218,649  

Boston Scientific Corp. (A)

    6,224        213,297  

DexCom, Inc. (A)

    237        75,741  

Edwards Lifesciences Corp. (A)

    923        66,170  

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (A)

    200        133,416  

Medtronic PLC

    6,014        604,828  

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.

    3,184        420,606  
    

 

 

 
       2,189,665  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 1.7%  

Anthem, Inc.

    888        242,246  

Centene Corp. (A)

    816        48,226  

Cigna Corp.

    2,165        361,490  

McKesson Corp.

    2,665        393,061  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

    2,993        913,284  
    

 

 

 
       1,958,307  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 0.3%  

Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc.

    1,917        168,332  

Yum! Brands, Inc.

    2,557        238,645  
    

 

 

 
       406,977  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 0.2%  

Lennar Corp., Class A

    3,758        263,924  
    

 

 

 
Household Products - 1.1%  

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

    2,639        349,905  

Procter & Gamble Co.

    7,276        997,540  
    

 

 

 
       1,347,445  
    

 

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates - 0.6%  

Honeywell International, Inc.

    4,381        722,646  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 1.1%  

Allstate Corp.

    3,864        342,930  

American International Group, Inc.

    2,192        69,026  

Chubb, Ltd.

    1,686        219,028  

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

    2,649        102,039  

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.

    1,158        119,807  

MetLife, Inc.

    803        30,394  

Progressive Corp.

    4,069        373,941  
    

 

 

 
       1,257,165  
    

 

 

 
Interactive Media & Services - 3.6%  

Alphabet, Inc., Class A (A)

    962        1,554,698  

Alphabet, Inc., Class C (A)

    770        1,248,178  

Facebook, Inc., Class A (A)

    5,657        1,488,413  
    

 

 

 
       4,291,289  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 3.3%  

Amazon.com, Inc. (A)

    1,187        $   3,603,910  

Booking Holdings, Inc. (A)

    173        280,693  
    

 

 

 
       3,884,603  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 3.4%  

Accenture PLC, Class A

    3,079        667,866  

Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.

    1,397        109,665  

FleetCor Technologies, Inc. (A)

    218        48,158  

International Business Machines Corp.

    3,341        373,056  

Leidos Holdings, Inc.

    2,941        244,103  

Mastercard, Inc., Class A

    3,857        1,113,284  

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (A)

    4,361        811,713  

Visa, Inc., Class A

    3,314        602,187  
    

 

 

 
       3,970,032  
    

 

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 1.0%  

Illumina, Inc. (A)

    578        169,180  

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

    1,948        921,638  

Waters Corp. (A)

    174        38,771  
    

 

 

 
       1,129,589  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 1.1%  

Cummins, Inc.

    1,246        273,983  

Deere & Co.

    935        211,226  

Parker-Hannifin Corp.

    1,684        350,878  

Snap-on, Inc.

    730        114,997  

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

    2,305        383,091  
    

 

 

 
       1,334,175  
    

 

 

 
Media - 1.4%  

Altice USA, Inc., Class A (A)

    2,641        71,175  

Charter Communications, Inc., Class A (A)

    1,038        626,765  

Comcast Corp., Class A

    16,143        681,880  

Discovery, Inc., Class A (A) (C)

    5,392        109,134  

Discovery, Inc., Class C (A)

    7,756        142,090  
    

 

 

 
       1,631,044  
    

 

 

 
Metals & Mining - 0.1%  

Newmont Corp.

    2,000        125,680  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 0.7%  

Ameren Corp.

    1,462        118,597  

CMS Energy Corp.

    2,821        178,654  

DTE Energy Co.

    1,487        183,526  

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.

    4,444        258,419  

Sempra Energy

    751        94,145  
    

 

 

 
       833,341  
    

 

 

 
Multiline Retail - 0.5%  

Dollar Tree, Inc. (A)

    1,765        159,415  

Target Corp.

    2,820        429,260  
    

 

 

 
       588,675  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 1.2%  

Cabot Oil & Gas Corp.

    1,201        21,366  

Cheniere Energy, Inc. (A)

    1,533        73,385  

Chevron Corp.

    6,200        430,900  

ConocoPhillips

    3,214        91,985  

Diamondback Energy, Inc.

    2,168        56,281  

EOG Resources, Inc.

    5,872        201,057  

Kinder Morgan, Inc.

    5,521        65,700  

Phillips 66

    3,079        143,666  

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.

    2,729        217,119  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (continued)  

Williams Cos., Inc.

    3,055        $   58,625  
    

 

 

 
       1,360,084  
    

 

 

 
Personal Products - 0.2%  

Estee Lauder Cos., Inc., Class A

    794        174,410  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 2.2%  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

    11,708        684,332  

Eli Lilly & Co.

    3,865        504,228  

Johnson & Johnson

    4,036        553,376  

Merck & Co., Inc.

    10,527        791,736  

Pfizer, Inc.

    3,233        114,707  
    

 

 

 
       2,648,379  
    

 

 

 
Professional Services - 0.1%  

Verisk Analytics, Inc.

    408        72,612  
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - 0.7%  

CSX Corp.

    3,559        280,947  

Lyft, Inc., Class A (A)

    1,153        26,323  

Norfolk Southern Corp.

    2,633        550,613  
    

 

 

 
       857,883  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 3.3%  

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (A)

    4,641        349,421  

Analog Devices, Inc.

    3,859        457,407  

Applied Materials, Inc.

    6,711        397,493  

Intel Corp.

    3,197        141,563  

Lam Research Corp.

    851        291,110  

Microchip Technology, Inc.

    1,217        127,883  

Micron Technology, Inc. (A)

    4,077        205,236  

NVIDIA Corp.

    1,287        645,250  

NXP Semiconductors NV

    2,511        339,286  

Qorvo, Inc. (A)

    1,452        184,927  

QUALCOMM, Inc.

    1,009        124,470  

Texas Instruments, Inc.

    4,791        692,731  
    

 

 

 
       3,956,777  
    

 

 

 
Software - 5.1%  

Fortinet, Inc. (A)

    360        39,733  

Intuit, Inc.

    1,611        506,950  

Microsoft Corp.

    22,542        4,564,079  

salesforce.com, Inc. (A)

    3,452        801,796  

Workday, Inc., Class A (A)

    768        161,372  
    

 

 

 
       6,073,930  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 2.1%  

AutoZone, Inc. (A)

    330        372,563  

Best Buy Co., Inc.

    3,894        434,376  

Home Depot, Inc.

    2,732        728,652  

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

    4,570        722,517  

TJX Cos., Inc.

    5,385        273,558  
    

 

 

 
       2,531,666  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 4.1%  

Apple, Inc.

    42,971        4,677,823  

Seagate Technology PLC

    3,924        187,646  
    

 

 

 
       4,865,469  
    

 

 

 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 0.6%  

Carter’s, Inc.

    1,886        153,614  

NIKE, Inc., Class B

    4,359        523,429  
    

 

 

 
       677,043  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Tobacco - 0.7%  

Altria Group, Inc.

    10,166        $   366,789  

Philip Morris International, Inc.

    6,638        471,431  
    

 

 

 
       838,220  
    

 

 

 
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.3%  

T-Mobile US, Inc. (A)

    3,710        406,505  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $52,812,676)

 

     68,763,083  
  

 

 

 
PREFERRED STOCK - 0.0% (B)  
Electric Utilities - 0.0% (B)  

SCE Trust III,
Series H, Fixed until 03/15/2024,
5.75% (D)

    320        7,072  
    

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stock
(Cost $8,784)

 

     7,072  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES - 3.0%  

BlueMountain CLO, Ltd.
Series 2015-2A, Class A1R,
3-Month LIBOR + 0.93%,
1.15% (D), 07/18/2027 (E)

    $  232,017        229,745  

BRE Grand Islander Timeshare Issuer LLC
Series 2017-1A, Class A,
2.94%, 05/25/2029 (E)

    35,426        35,966  

BXG Receivables Note Trust
Series 2015-A, Class A,
2.88%, 05/02/2030 (E)

    33,240        33,265  

CIFC Funding, Ltd.
Series 2013-2A, Class A1LR,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.21%,
1.43% (D), 10/18/2030 (E)

    250,000        248,299  

JGWPT XXVI LLC
Series 2012-2A, Class A,
3.84%, 10/15/2059 (E)

    139,154        156,325  

JGWPT XXVIII LLC
Series 2013-1A, Class A,
3.22%, 04/15/2067 (E)

    140,904        152,000  

Laurel Road Prime Student Loan Trust
Series 2018-B, Class A2FX,
3.54%, 05/26/2043 (E)

    55,577        56,930  
MVW Owner Trust             

Series 2014-1A, Class A,

    

2.25%, 09/22/2031 (E)

    19,625        19,666  

Series 2016-1A, Class A,

    

2.25%, 12/20/2033 (E)

    21,438        21,485  

New Residential Advance Receivables Trust
Series 2020-T1, Class AT1,
1.43%, 08/15/2053 (E)

    200,000        200,190  

NRZ Advance Receivables Trust
Series 2020-T2, Class AT2,
1.48%, 09/15/2053 (E)

    455,000        455,760  

Octagon Investment Partners 33, Ltd.
Series 2017-1A, Class A1,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.19%,
1.41% (D), 01/20/2031 (E)

    200,000        197,634  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

Ocwen Master Advance Receivables Trust
Series 2020-T1, Class AT1,
1.28%, 08/15/2052 (E)

    $   118,000        $   118,375  
Orange Lake Timeshare Trust             

Series 2016-A, Class A,

    

2.61%, 03/08/2029 (E)

    78,366        78,925  

Series 2019-A, Class A,

    

3.06%, 04/09/2038 (E)

    118,746        121,983  

Palmer Square CLO, Ltd.
Series 2015-2A, Class A1R2,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.10%,
1.32% (D), 07/20/2030 (E)

    250,000        246,669  

Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC
Series 2016-2A, Class A,
2.33%, 07/20/2033 (E)

    12,701        12,755  

SolarCity LMC LLC
Series 2014-2, Class A,
4.02%, 07/20/2044 (E)

    113,124        114,078  
Towd Point Mortgage Trust             

Series 2015-3, Class A1B,

    

3.00% (D), 03/25/2054 (E)

    22,709        22,828  

Series 2015-5, Class A1B,

    

2.75% (D), 05/25/2055 (E)

    29,987        30,237  

Series 2016-1, Class A1B,

    

2.75% (D), 02/25/2055 (E)

    31,488        31,936  

Series 2017-1, Class A1,

    

2.75% (D), 10/25/2056 (E)

    80,578        82,589  

Series 2017-3, Class A1,

    

2.75% (D), 07/25/2057 (E)

    46,519        47,864  

Series 2018-1, Class A1,

    

3.00% (D), 01/25/2058 (E)

    105,094        109,673  

Series 2018-3, Class A1,

    

3.75% (D), 05/25/2058 (E)

    170,590        181,789  

Series 2018-4, Class A1,

    

3.00% (D), 06/25/2058 (E)

    97,001        103,490  

Series 2020-4, Class A1,

    

1.75%, 10/25/2060 (E)

    213,000        216,848  

VB-S1 Issuer LLC
Series 2018-1A, Class C,
3.41%, 02/15/2048 (E)

    145,000        148,790  

VSE VOI Mortgage LLC
Series 2016-A, Class A,
2.54%, 07/20/2033 (E)

    22,561        22,690  

Welk Resorts LLC
Series 2017-AA, Class A,
2.82%, 06/15/2033 (E)

    56,421        57,084  
    

 

 

 

Total Asset-Backed Securities
(Cost $3,503,906)

 

     3,555,868  
  

 

 

 
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES - 15.2%  
Aerospace & Defense - 0.3%  

BAE Systems PLC
3.40%, 04/15/2030 (E)

    41,000        45,607  
Boeing Co.             

3.50%, 03/01/2039

    91,000        82,413  

5.15%, 05/01/2030

    85,000        93,936  

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.
3.84%, 05/01/2025 (E)

    36,000        39,612  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Aerospace & Defense (continued)  

L3 Harris Technologies, Inc.
2.90%, 12/15/2029

    $   49,000        $   53,477  
    

 

 

 
       315,045  
    

 

 

 
Airlines - 0.3%  

American Airlines Pass-Through Trust
3.20%, 12/15/2029

    52,568        48,453  

Delta Air Lines Pass-Through Trust
6.82%, 02/10/2024

    106,656        108,244  

JetBlue Pass-Through Trust
2.75%, 11/15/2033

    85,939        83,709  

United Airlines Pass-Through Trust
3.75%, 03/03/2028

    110,588        106,933  
    

 

 

 
       347,339  
    

 

 

 
Auto Components - 0.0% (B)  

BorgWarner, Inc.
3.38%, 03/15/2025 (C)

    36,000        39,249  
    

 

 

 
Automobiles - 0.1%  

Ford Motor Co.
4.35%, 12/08/2026 (C)

    63,000        63,460  
General Motors Co.             

4.88%, 10/02/2023

    23,000        25,100  

6.25%, 10/02/2043

    15,000        18,451  
    

 

 

 
       107,011  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 2.4%  
Bank of America Corp.             

Fixed until 02/13/2030,
2.50% (D), 02/13/2031, MTN

    248,000        256,681  

Fixed until 06/19/2040,
2.68% (D), 06/19/2041, MTN

    71,000        71,684  

Fixed until 12/20/2027,
3.42% (D), 12/20/2028

    63,000        69,988  

Barclays Bank PLC
10.18%, 06/12/2021 (E)

    147,000        154,796  

CIT Group, Inc.
4.13%, 03/09/2021

    10,000        10,062  

Citigroup, Inc.
Fixed until 10/27/2027,
3.52% (D), 10/27/2028

    219,000        243,324  

Commerzbank AG
8.13%, 09/19/2023 (E)

    255,000        292,717  

Credit Agricole SA
3.25%, 01/14/2030 (E)

    250,000        266,945  

Discover Bank
3.45%, 07/27/2026

    250,000        274,560  

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA
5.02%, 06/26/2024 (E)

    65,000        68,598  
JPMorgan Chase & Co.             

Fixed until 05/13/2030,
2.96% (D), 05/13/2031

    166,000        176,781  

Fixed until 04/22/2040,
3.11% (D), 04/22/2041

    97,000        103,856  

4.13%, 12/15/2026

    85,000        98,497  

Macquarie Bank, Ltd.
3.62%, 06/03/2030 (E)

    231,000        242,814  

Santander UK Group Holdings PLC
5.63%, 09/15/2045 (E)

    201,000        253,796  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Balanced II

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Banks (continued)  
Wells Fargo & Co.             

4.10%, 06/03/2026, MTN

    $   167,000        $   188,898  

Fixed until 06/15/2024 (F),
5.90% (D)

    40,000        40,349  
    

 

 

 
       2,814,346  
    

 

 

 
Beverages - 0.3%  
Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc.             

4.15%, 01/23/2025

    37,000        41,968  

4.44%, 10/06/2048

    57,000        66,279  

4.75%, 01/23/2029

    78,000        94,460  
Constellation Brands, Inc.             

3.15%, 08/01/2029

    40,000        43,811  

3.70%, 12/06/2026

    16,000        18,233  

Keurig Dr. Pepper, Inc.
3.20%, 05/01/2030

    56,000        62,462  
    

 

 

 
       327,213  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 0.2%  
AbbVie, Inc.             

3.20%, 05/14/2026

    47,000        51,909  

4.05%, 11/21/2039 (E)

    40,000        45,870  

Amgen, Inc.
2.20%, 02/21/2027

    65,000        68,285  

Biogen, Inc.
2.25%, 05/01/2030

    42,000        42,323  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.
4.15%, 03/01/2047

    24,000        28,397  
    

 

 

 
       236,784  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 0.1%  

Carrier Global Corp.
2.72%, 02/15/2030 (E)

    74,000        77,235  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 0.8%  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
6.75%, 10/01/2037

    85,000        123,842  

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.
1.85%, 09/15/2032

    100,000        99,189  

Lazard Group LLC
4.50%, 09/19/2028

    94,000        108,401  
Morgan Stanley             

Fixed until 01/22/2030,
2.70% (D), 01/22/2031, MTN

    81,000        86,327  

3.70%, 10/23/2024, MTN

    127,000        141,134  

5.00%, 11/24/2025

    60,000        70,721  

UBS AG
7.63%, 08/17/2022

    250,000        278,403  
    

 

 

 
       908,017  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 0.1%  

Nutrition & Biosciences, Inc.
2.30%, 11/01/2030 (E)

    74,000        74,416  
    

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.3%  

Ashtead Capital, Inc.
4.25%, 11/01/2029 (E)

    200,000        213,450  

ERAC USA Finance LLC
3.85%, 11/15/2024 (E)

    111,000        121,869  

Waste Connections, Inc.
2.60%, 02/01/2030

    57,000        60,681  
    

 

 

 
       396,000  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Communications Equipment - 0.1%  

Nokia OYJ
3.38%, 06/12/2022

    $   92,000        $   93,955  
    

 

 

 
Construction & Engineering - 0.5%  

Quanta Services, Inc.
2.90%, 10/01/2030

    56,000        58,449  
SBA Tower Trust             

1.88%, 07/15/2050 (E)

    56,000        57,739  

2.84%, 01/15/2050 (E)

    300,000        317,843  

3.17%, 04/09/2047 (E)

    110,000        111,261  

3.45%, 03/15/2048 (E)

    78,000        83,056  
    

 

 

 
       628,348  
    

 

 

 
Construction Materials - 0.2%  

LafargeHolcim Finance LLC
4.75%, 09/22/2046 (E)

    200,000        236,480  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 0.2%  

Ally Financial, Inc.
3.88%, 05/21/2024

    52,000        55,923  

American Express Co.
4.05%, 12/03/2042

    40,000        49,714  

BMW US Capital LLC
2.80%, 04/11/2026 (E)

    65,000        69,982  
    

 

 

 
       175,619  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Consumer Services - 0.0% (B)  

President & Fellows of Harvard College
3.62%, 10/01/2037

    13,000        15,207  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 0.3%  

AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust
4.50%, 09/15/2023

    186,000        193,162  

Aviation Capital Group LLC
5.50%, 12/15/2024 (E)

    147,000        153,056  

Element Fleet Management Corp.
3.85%, 06/15/2025 (E)

    56,000        59,576  

Kaupthing Bank
7.63%, 02/28/2020 (E) (G) (H) (I)  (J)

    710,000        0  
    

 

 

 
       405,794  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 0.5%  

Hughes Satellite Systems Corp.
7.63%, 06/15/2021

    74,000        76,035  

Level 3 Financing, Inc.
3.40%, 03/01/2027 (E)

    60,000        64,186  

Sprint Capital Corp.
6.88%, 11/15/2028

    24,000        30,360  
Verizon Communications, Inc.             

1.68%, 10/30/2030 (C) (E)

    221,000        218,348  

2.99%, 10/30/2056 (E)

    213,000        215,744  
    

 

 

 
       604,673  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 0.7%  

Appalachian Power Co.
3.40%, 06/01/2025

    86,000        94,164  

Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co.
5.95%, 12/15/2036

    34,000        42,347  

DTE Electric Co.
4.30%, 07/01/2044

    139,000        171,337  

Duke Energy Corp.
3.75%, 04/15/2024 - 09/01/2046

    176,000        198,235  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Balanced II

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Electric Utilities (continued)  

Duke Energy Progress LLC
3.60%, 09/15/2047

    $   64,000        $   73,414  

Entergy Arkansas LLC
3.70%, 06/01/2024

    48,000        52,603  
Oncor Electric Delivery Co. LLC             

4.10%, 06/01/2022

    8,000        8,379  

5.30%, 06/01/2042 (C)

    20,000        27,898  

Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
2.50%, 02/01/2031

    69,000        65,237  
PacifiCorp             

3.60%, 04/01/2024

    61,000        66,637  

5.75%, 04/01/2037

    20,000        27,723  

Public Service Electric & Gas Co.
3.00%, 05/15/2025, MTN

    49,000        53,688  
    

 

 

 
       881,662  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.2%  

Amphenol Corp.
2.80%, 02/15/2030

    63,000        68,773  

Arrow Electronics, Inc.
3.88%, 01/12/2028

    83,000        92,310  

Keysight Technologies, Inc.
4.60%, 04/06/2027

    86,000        100,229  
    

 

 

 
       261,312  
    

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services - 0.1%  

Schlumberger Holdings Corp.
3.90%, 05/17/2028 (E)

    90,000        96,244  

Schlumberger Investment SA
3.65%, 12/01/2023

    26,000        27,973  
    

 

 

 
       124,217  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 0.7%  

Agree, LP
2.90%, 10/01/2030

    35,000        35,990  

American Tower Trust #1
3.65%, 03/15/2048 (E)

    120,000        131,978  

Corporate Office Properties, LP
2.25%, 03/15/2026

    35,000        35,413  

CyrusOne, LP / CyrusOne Finance Corp.
2.90%, 11/15/2024

    61,000        64,722  

Equinix, Inc.
5.38%, 05/15/2027

    64,000        69,770  

Federal Realty Investment Trust
1.25%, 02/15/2026

    65,000        64,819  

Healthcare Trust of America Holdings, LP
3.10%, 02/15/2030

    53,000        56,524  

Healthpeak Properties, Inc.
3.50%, 07/15/2029

    46,000        51,018  

Highwoods Realty, LP
3.05%, 02/15/2030

    68,000        69,998  

Life Storage, LP
4.00%, 06/15/2029

    47,000        53,246  

Mid-America Apartments, LP
1.70%, 02/15/2031

    43,000        41,686  

National Retail Properties, Inc.
2.50%, 04/15/2030

    70,000        69,371  

Realty Income Corp.
3.25%, 01/15/2031

    31,000        33,909  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (continued)  

Weyerhaeuser Co.
4.00%, 04/15/2030

    $   69,000        $   80,068  

WP Carey, Inc.
2.40%, 02/01/2031

    28,000        27,643  
    

 

 

 
       886,155  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 0.2%  

Sysco Corp.
3.30%, 07/15/2026

    64,000        69,787  

Walmart, Inc.
3.63%, 12/15/2047

    107,000        130,502  
    

 

 

 
       200,289  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 0.1%  

Campbell Soup Co.
2.38%, 04/24/2030

    90,000        92,904  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.5%  

Abbott Laboratories
1.40%, 06/30/2030

    35,000        34,918  

Alcon Finance Corp.
2.75%, 09/23/2026 (E)

    200,000        216,686  

Boston Scientific Corp.
4.70%, 03/01/2049

    66,000        85,408  

Danaher Corp.
2.60%, 10/01/2050

    69,000        68,616  

DENTSPLY SIRONA, Inc.
3.25%, 06/01/2030

    69,000        74,823  

Smith & Nephew PLC
2.03%, 10/14/2030

    71,000        70,631  
    

 

 

 
       551,082  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 0.6%  

Anthem, Inc.
2.25%, 05/15/2030

    61,000        62,687  
Centene Corp.             

3.00%, 10/15/2030

    80,000        83,076  

3.38%, 02/15/2030

    60,000        62,325  

Cigna Corp.
2.40%, 03/15/2030

    61,000        63,280  
CVS Health Corp.             

2.70%, 08/21/2040

    50,000        47,735  

3.75%, 04/01/2030

    86,000        97,512  
HCA, Inc.             

4.13%, 06/15/2029

    28,000        31,775  

5.25%, 04/15/2025

    16,000        18,532  

Health Care Service Corp.
2.20%, 06/01/2030 (E)

    75,000        76,641  

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.
4.20%, 06/30/2029

    92,000        108,391  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
2.00%, 05/15/2030

    56,000        58,274  
    

 

 

 
       710,228  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 0.1%  

D.R. Horton, Inc.
4.38%, 09/15/2022

    74,000        78,422  
    

 

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates - 0.1%  

Carlisle Cos., Inc.
3.75%, 12/01/2027

    72,000        80,937  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Balanced II

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Industrial Conglomerates (continued)  

General Electric Co.
6.88%, 01/10/2039, MTN

    $   16,000        $   21,188  
    

 

 

 
       102,125  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 0.5%  
American International Group, Inc.             

4.20%, 04/01/2028

    56,000        65,195  

4.25%, 03/15/2029

    46,000        54,318  

CNA Financial Corp.
3.90%, 05/01/2029

    52,000        59,056  

Markel Corp.
3.35%, 09/17/2029

    101,000        110,876  

Pacific LifeCorp
3.35%, 09/15/2050 (E)

    40,000        40,935  

Prudential Financial, Inc.
Fixed until 07/01/2030,
3.70% (D), 10/01/2050

    111,000        113,497  

Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.
3.90%, 05/15/2029

    143,000        162,761  
    

 

 

 
       606,638  
    

 

 

 
Interactive Media & Services - 0.3%  

Alphabet, Inc.
1.10%, 08/15/2030

    76,000        74,253  

Baidu, Inc.
4.38%, 05/14/2024

    200,000        219,272  

Tencent Holdings, Ltd.
3.28%, 04/11/2024 (E)

    97,000        103,088  
    

 

 

 
       396,613  
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 0.1%  

Expedia Group, Inc.
3.80%, 02/15/2028

    65,000        65,334  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 0.1%  

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.
3.75%, 05/21/2029 (C)

    34,000        39,180  

Fiserv, Inc.
3.50%, 07/01/2029

    63,000        70,723  
    

 

 

 
       109,903  
    

 

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.0% (B)  

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
5.30%, 02/01/2044

    36,000        50,612  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 0.0% (B)  

Xylem, Inc.
1.95%, 01/30/2028

    45,000        46,497  
    

 

 

 
Media - 0.2%  

Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital
4.80%, 03/01/2050

    44,000        50,125  

Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
5.13%, 08/15/2027 (E)

    35,000        33,950  

NBCUniversal Media LLC
4.45%, 01/15/2043

    38,000        48,013  

ViacomCBS, Inc.
4.20%, 05/19/2032

    44,000        50,623  
    

 

 

 
       182,711  
    

 

 

 
Metals & Mining - 0.2%  

Anglo American Capital PLC
4.00%, 09/11/2027 (E)

    200,000        221,175  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Metals & Mining (continued)  

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.
3.88%, 03/15/2023

    $   45,000        $   46,485  
    

 

 

 
       267,660  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 0.1%  

Black Hills Corp.
4.25%, 11/30/2023

    71,000        77,549  
CMS Energy Corp.             

3.88%, 03/01/2024

    17,000        18,512  

4.88%, 03/01/2044

    26,000        33,484  

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.
2.65%, 11/15/2022

    6,000        6,266  
    

 

 

 
       135,811  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 0.9%  

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP
3.40%, 02/15/2031

    46,000        44,236  

BP Capital Markets PLC
3.12%, 05/04/2026 (C)

    174,000        189,131  

CNOOC Petroleum North America ULC
5.88%, 03/10/2035

    10,000        13,863  
Energy Transfer Operating, LP             

5.15%, 03/15/2045

    133,000        123,653  

5.95%, 10/01/2043

    28,000        28,146  

Enterprise Products Operating LLC
4.25%, 02/15/2048

    104,000        111,618  

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, LP
4.15%, 02/01/2024

    52,000        56,449  

Noble Energy, Inc.
3.25%, 10/15/2029

    47,000        52,006  

Occidental Petroleum Corp.
5.55%, 03/15/2026

    62,000        53,940  
Petroleos Mexicanos             

6.84%, 01/23/2030

    139,000        124,266  

7.69%, 01/23/2050

    17,000        14,126  

Plains All American Pipeline, LP / PAA Finance Corp.
3.55%, 12/15/2029

    52,000        49,863  

Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC
4.20%, 03/15/2028

    41,000        44,513  
Shell International Finance BV             

2.50%, 09/12/2026

    103,000        111,802  

3.75%, 09/12/2046

    30,000        32,962  
Williams Cos., Inc.             

5.40%, 03/04/2044

    28,000        30,659  

7.88%, 09/01/2021

    26,000        27,551  
    

 

 

 
       1,108,784  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 0.5%  
AstraZeneca PLC             

2.38%, 06/12/2022

    65,000        66,949  

4.00%, 01/17/2029

    25,000        29,843  

4.38%, 08/17/2048

    34,000        44,303  

Bayer US Finance II LLC
4.38%, 12/15/2028 (E)

    200,000        230,608  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.
3.20%, 06/15/2026

    38,000        42,537  

Merck & Co., Inc.
3.40%, 03/07/2029

    41,000        47,351  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Pharmaceuticals (continued)  

Royalty Pharma PLC
2.20%, 09/02/2030 (E)

    $   77,000        $   75,787  

Upjohn, Inc.
2.30%, 06/22/2027 (E)

    35,000        36,203  

Zoetis, Inc.
2.00%, 05/15/2030

    42,000        43,056  
    

 

 

 
       616,637  
    

 

 

 
Professional Services - 0.2%  

Equifax, Inc.
2.60%, 12/01/2024

    52,000        55,333  

Experian Finance PLC
2.75%, 03/08/2030 (E)

    200,000        214,884  
    

 

 

 
       270,217  
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - 0.2%  
Avolon Holdings Funding, Ltd.             

4.38%, 05/01/2026 (E)

    120,000        116,387  

5.50%, 01/15/2026 (E)

    47,000        48,008  
Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC             

3.00%, 03/15/2023

    13,000        13,665  

3.75%, 04/01/2024

    8,000        8,774  

CSX Corp.
3.80%, 11/01/2046 - 04/15/2050

    74,000        85,477  
    

 

 

 
       272,311  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 0.8%  

Intel Corp.
2.88%, 05/11/2024

    68,000        73,039  

KLA Corp.
3.30%, 03/01/2050

    56,000        58,820  
Lam Research Corp.             

1.90%, 06/15/2030

    48,000        49,368  

3.75%, 03/15/2026

    70,000        80,377  

Micron Technology, Inc.
2.50%, 04/24/2023

    31,000        32,263  

NVIDIA Corp.
2.85%, 04/01/2030

    60,000        66,485  

NXP BV / NXP Funding LLC / NXP USA, Inc.
3.40%, 05/01/2030 (E)

    75,000        82,371  

QUALCOMM, Inc.
3.25%, 05/20/2027 - 05/20/2050

    121,000        134,202  

Sensata Technologies, Inc., Co.
4.38%, 02/15/2030 (E)

    50,000        52,250  

TSMC Global, Ltd.
1.38%, 09/28/2030 (E)

    200,000        195,485  

Xilinx, Inc.
2.38%, 06/01/2030

    64,000        65,306  
    

 

 

 
       889,966  
    

 

 

 
Software - 0.2%  

Adobe, Inc.
2.15%, 02/01/2027

    61,000        64,959  

Infor, Inc.
1.75%, 07/15/2025 (E)

    68,000        69,923  

Intuit, Inc.
1.35%, 07/15/2027

    49,000        49,351  

Microsoft Corp.
3.30%, 02/06/2027

    40,000        45,443  
    

 

 

 
       229,676  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 0.3%  
Apple, Inc.             

2.65%, 05/11/2050

    $   40,000        $   40,349  

2.85%, 02/23/2023

    83,000        87,416  

Dell International LLC / EMC Corp.
6.02%, 06/15/2026 (E)

    60,000        71,127  

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.
4.45%, 10/02/2023

    55,000        60,715  

Seagate HDD Cayman
4.13%, 01/15/2031 (E)

    12,000        12,933  

Western Digital Corp.
4.75%, 02/15/2026

    120,000        129,246  
    

 

 

 
       401,786  
    

 

 

 
Tobacco - 0.2%  

Altria Group, Inc.
3.40%, 05/06/2030

    55,000        59,759  
BAT Capital Corp.             

2.26%, 03/25/2028

    128,000        127,618  

4.91%, 04/02/2030

    52,000        60,610  
    

 

 

 
       247,987  
    

 

 

 
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.4%  

America Movil SAB de CV
3.13%, 07/16/2022

    200,000        207,117  
Crown Castle Towers LLC             

3.22%, 05/15/2042 (E)

    42,000        42,434  

3.72%, 07/15/2043 (E)

    105,000        110,085  

Sprint Corp.
7.88%, 09/15/2023

    42,000        47,880  

T-Mobile USA, Inc.
3.88%, 04/15/2030 (E)

    82,000        92,115  
    

 

 

 
       499,631  
    

 

 

 

Total Corporate Debt Securities
(Cost $17,102,364)

 

     18,089,901  
  

 

 

 
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 0.6%  
Colombia - 0.2%  

Colombia Government International Bond
4.50%, 01/28/2026 (C)

    200,000        221,502  
    

 

 

 
Indonesia - 0.2%  

Indonesia Government International Bond
5.38%, 10/17/2023 (E)

    200,000        225,196  
    

 

 

 
Mexico - 0.1%  

Mexico Government International Bond
3.75%, 01/11/2028

    116,000        125,526  
    

 

 

 
Peru - 0.1%  

Peru Government International Bond
7.35%, 07/21/2025

    100,000        127,751  
    

 

 

 

Total Foreign Government Obligations
(Cost $648,413)

 

     699,975  
  

 

 

 
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 4.0%  

Alternative Loan Trust
Series 2007-22, Class 2A16,
6.50%, 09/25/2037

    161,679        94,348  
BB-UBS Trust             

Series 2012-TFT, Class A,

    

2.89%, 06/05/2030 (E)

    140,000        139,698  

Series 2012-TFT, Class C,

    

3.47% (D), 06/05/2030 (E)

    315,000        178,008  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

BBCMS Trust
Series 2013-TYSN, Class B,
4.04%, 09/05/2032 (E)

    $   245,000        $   241,909  
Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust             

Series 2014-GC19, Class A3,

    

3.75%, 03/10/2047

    24,209        25,933  

Series 2014-GC19, Class A4,

    

4.02%, 03/10/2047

    65,000        70,345  

Series 2015-GC27, Class B,

    

3.77%, 02/10/2048

    157,700        164,441  
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc.             

Series 2015-A, Class A1,

    

3.50% (D), 06/25/2058 (E)

    36,794        37,735  

Series 2018-RP1, Class A1,

    

3.00% (D), 09/25/2064 (E)

    68,953        72,712  
COMM Mortgage Trust             

Series 2013-CR11, Class AM,

    

4.72% (D), 08/10/2050

    120,000        131,272  

Series 2013-GAM, Class A2,

    

3.37%, 02/10/2028 (E)

    100,000        94,838  

Series 2015-3BP, Class A,

    

3.18%, 02/10/2035 (E)

    310,000        330,291  

Series 2016-GCT, Class C,

    

3.46% (D), 08/10/2029 (E)

    100,000        100,339  

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Trust
Series 2012-LTRT, Class A2,
3.40%, 10/05/2030 (E)

    132,000        112,847  

CSMC Trust
Series 2014-4R, Class 21A1,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.33%,
0.81% (D), 12/27/2035 (E)

    56,150        56,019  

Fontainebleau Miami Beach Trust
Series 2019-FBLU, Class B,
3.45%, 12/10/2036 (E)

    150,000        150,758  

GMACM Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2005-AR1, Class 3A,
4.30% (D), 03/18/2035

    30,020        28,985  

GS Mortgage Securities Trust
Series 2013-G1, Class A2,
3.56% (D), 04/10/2031 (E)

    285,000        281,785  

Impac CMB Trust
Series 2004-6, Class 1A1,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.80%,
0.95% (D), 10/25/2034

    27,186        27,029  

IndyMac INDX Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2007-AR15, Class 2A1,
3.32% (D), 08/25/2037

    108,200        90,281  

Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust
Series 2003-F, Class A1,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.64%,
0.79% (D), 10/25/2028

    16,314        16,108  

Morgan Stanley Capital Barclays Bank Trust
Series 2016-MART, Class A,
2.20%, 09/13/2031 (E)

    360,000        358,937  

Morgan Stanley Resecuritization Trust
Series 2014-R3, Class 2A,
3.00% (D), 07/26/2048 (E)

    62,108        62,101  
     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

Motel 6 Trust
Series 2017-MTL6, Class C,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.40%,
1.55% (D), 08/15/2034 (E)

    $   333,016        $   326,129  

Nationstar Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2013-A, Class A,
3.75% (D), 12/25/2052 (E)

    45,781        47,173  
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust             

Series 2014-1A, Class A,

    

3.75% (D), 01/25/2054 (E)

    23,242        24,958  

Series 2014-2A, Class A3,

    

3.75% (D), 05/25/2054 (E)

    57,679        62,190  

Series 2014-3A, Class AFX3,

    

3.75% (D), 11/25/2054 (E)

    42,401        45,291  

Series 2016-3A, Class A1B,

    

3.25% (D), 09/25/2056 (E)

    40,324        42,809  

Series 2017-1A, Class A1,

    

4.00% (D), 02/25/2057 (E)

    84,465        91,363  

Series 2017-3A, Class A1,

    

4.00% (D), 04/25/2057 (E)

    145,178        156,594  

Series 2017-4A, Class A1,

    

4.00% (D), 05/25/2057 (E)

    55,155        60,158  

Series 2019-4A, Class A1B,

    

3.50% (D), 12/25/2058 (E)

    188,987        200,125  

Series 2019-5A, Class A1B,

    

3.50% (D), 08/25/2059 (E)

    176,806        185,005  

One Market Plaza Trust
Series 2017-1MKT, Class A,
3.61%, 02/10/2032 (E)

    195,000        202,321  

Queens Center Mortgage Trust
Series 2013-QCA, Class D,
3.47% (D), 01/11/2037 (E)

    130,000        119,766  

Structured Asset Mortgage Investments II Trust
Series 2003-AR4, Class A1,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.70%,
0.85% (D), 01/19/2034

    47,878        46,622  

UBS-BAMLL Trust
Series 2012-WRM, Class A,
3.66%, 06/10/2030 (E)

    225,000        222,758  
    

 

 

 

Total Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $4,866,848)

 

     4,699,981  
  

 

 

 
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 0.3%  
California - 0.2%  

Los Angeles Community College District, General Obligation Unlimited,
6.60%, 08/01/2042

    15,000        24,932  
State of California, General Obligation
Unlimited
            

7.30%, 10/01/2039

    50,000        80,804  

7.60%, 11/01/2040

    55,000        97,406  

University of California, Revenue Bonds,
Series AD,
4.86%, 05/15/2112

    10,000        13,264  
    

 

 

 
       216,406  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Georgia - 0.0% (B)  

Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
6.64%, 04/01/2057

    $   10,000        $   14,410  
    

 

 

 
New Jersey - 0.0% (B)  

New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series F,
7.41%, 01/01/2040

    14,000        22,941  
    

 

 

 
New York - 0.1%  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series E,
6.81%, 11/15/2040

    15,000        17,953  

New York City Water & Sewer System, Revenue Bonds,
Series CC,
5.88%, 06/15/2044

    15,000        23,183  

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series H,
5.39%, 03/15/2040

    10,000        13,634  

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds,
Series 181,
4.96%, 08/01/2046

    20,000        25,798  
    

 

 

 
       80,568  
    

 

 

 

Total Municipal Government Obligations
(Cost $282,357)

 

     334,325  
  

 

 

 
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS - 8.2%  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
12-Month LIBOR + 1.90%,
3.90% (D), 02/01/2041

    3,443        3,571  
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily
Structured Pass-Through Certificates
            

1.38%, 06/25/2030

    245,000        248,350  

2.89%, 06/25/2027

    133,896        142,812  

3.01%, 07/25/2025

    188,000        206,862  

3.06% (D), 07/25/2023 - 08/25/2024

    455,000        490,679  
Federal National Mortgage Association             

3.33% (D), 10/25/2023

    38,581        40,904  

3.50%, 11/01/2028 - 01/01/2029

    60,575        65,798  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.75%,
3.75% (D), 03/01/2041

    2,267        2,279  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.82%,
3.82% (D), 03/01/2041

    572        577  

4.00%, 10/01/2025 - 07/01/2026

    15,765        16,738  

4.50%, 02/01/2025

    1,988        2,107  

5.00%, 04/01/2039 - 11/01/2039

    100,962        116,568  

5.50%, 09/01/2036 - 12/01/2041

    185,695        218,694  

6.00%, 05/01/2038 - 04/01/2040

    99,321        116,627  

6.50%, 05/01/2040

    28,811        34,530  

Government National Mortgage Association, Interest Only STRIPS
0.71% (D), 02/16/2053

    129,684        4,837  
     Principal      Value  
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security             

2.00%, TBA (K)

    $   1,450,000        $   1,500,926  

2.50%, TBA (K)

    783,000        815,199  

3.00%, TBA (K)

    2,823,000        2,950,495  

3.50%, TBA (K)

    2,308,000        2,437,239  

4.00%, TBA (K)

    355,000        379,198  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Agency Obligations
(Cost $9,731,054)

 

     9,794,990  
  

 

 

 
U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 9.6%  
U.S. Treasury - 8.3%  
U.S. Treasury Bond             

1.25%, 05/15/2050 (C)

    102,000        92,661  

2.00%, 02/15/2050 (C)

    301,000        327,667  

2.25%, 08/15/2046

    95,000        108,782  

2.50%, 02/15/2045 - 05/15/2046

    355,000        424,891  

2.75%, 08/15/2042 - 08/15/2047 (C)

    481,500        601,377  

2.75%, 11/15/2047

    183,000        230,337  

2.88%, 08/15/2045 (C)

    166,000        211,929  

2.88%, 05/15/2049

    358,300        463,761  

3.00%, 05/15/2042 (C)

    139,000        179,652  

3.00%, 08/15/2048

    108,100        142,646  

3.13%, 02/15/2042 - 05/15/2048

    252,500        333,153  

3.63%, 02/15/2044

    683,300        972,074  

4.50%, 02/15/2036 (C)

    297,000        439,096  

4.75%, 02/15/2037

    165,000        253,733  

5.25%, 02/15/2029

    177,000        241,757  
U.S. Treasury Note             

0.25%, 08/31/2025

    249,000        247,619  

0.63%, 05/15/2030

    366,000        358,852  

0.63%, 08/15/2030 (C)

    400,000        391,250  

1.50%, 08/15/2026 - 02/15/2030

    539,300        571,894  

1.63%, 02/15/2026 - 08/15/2029 (C)

    396,000        421,854  

1.75%, 05/15/2023

    204,000        212,096  

1.88%, 11/30/2021 (C)

    155,000        157,888  

2.00%, 02/15/2025

    461,000        493,990  

2.13%, 06/30/2022 (C)

    173,000        178,656  

2.13%, 05/15/2025

    339,000        366,199  

2.25%, 11/15/2027

    245,300        272,676  

2.38%, 05/15/2029

    65,000        73,671  

2.63%, 12/15/2021

    475,000        488,137  

2.88%, 05/15/2028 - 08/15/2028

    366,200        425,989  

3.13%, 11/15/2028

    126,500        150,273  
    

 

 

 
       9,834,560  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities - 1.3%  
U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bond             

1.75%, 01/15/2028

    89,329        107,694  

2.50%, 01/15/2029

    330,131        426,359  

U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Note
0.63%, 01/15/2024

    960,207        1,014,481  
    

 

 

 
       1,548,534  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Obligations
(Cost $10,454,589)

 

     11,383,094  
  

 

 

 
COMMERCIAL PAPER - 6.0%  
Banks - 2.2%  

HSBC Bank PLC
0.20% (L), 01/07/2021

    425,000        424,821  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
COMMERCIAL PAPER (continued)  
Banks (continued)  

Macquarie Bank, Ltd.
0.18% (L), 12/03/2020

    $   325,000        $   324,944  

Manhattan Asset Funding Co. LLC
0.16% (L), 12/01/2020

    450,000        449,939  

National Bank of Canada
0.17% (L), 01/04/2021

    265,000        264,940  

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB
0.17% (L), 11/17/2020

    250,000        249,988  

Sumitomo Mitsui Brokerage Corp.
0.21% (L), 02/11/2021

    400,000        399,787  

Swedbank AB
0.17% (L), 11/03/2020

    450,000        449,995  
    

 

 

 
       2,564,414  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 0.3%  

Cedar Springs Capital Co. LLC
0.20% (L), 01/05/2021

    300,000        299,901  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 3.3%  

Anglesea Funding PLC
0.22% (L), 11/04/2020

    450,000        449,992  

Cancara Asset Securitisation LLC
0.21% (L), 12/03/2020

    325,000        324,968  

Crown Point Capital Co.
0.18% (L), 11/05/2020

    360,000        359,993  

Gotham Funding Corp.
0.17% (L), 11/10/2020

    475,000        474,985  

Jupiter Securitization Co. LLC
0.19% (L), 11/04/2020

    324,000        323,995  

Lexington Parker Capital Co. LLC
0.23% (L), 01/13/2021

    363,000        362,860  

Mont Blanc Capital Corp.
0.17% (L), 11/20/2020

    450,000        449,960  

Nieuw Amsterdam Receivables Corp.
0.16% (L), 01/14/2021

    400,000        399,847  

Ridgefield Funding Co.
0.20% (L), 11/17/2020

    250,000        249,982  
     Principal      Value  
COMMERCIAL PAPER (continued)  
Diversified Financial Services (continued)  

Sheffield Receivable
0.15% (L), 11/02/2020

    $   250,000        $   249,997  

Victory Receivables Corp.
0.15% (L), 11/23/2020

    325,000        324,971  
    

 

 

 
       3,971,550  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 0.2%  

Simon Property Group, Inc.
0.20% (L), 11/03/2020

    250,000        249,998  
    

 

 

 

Total Commercial Paper
(Cost $7,085,787)

 

     7,085,863  
  

 

 

 
SHORT-TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 0.8%  
U.S. Treasury Bill             

0.09% (L), 12/31/2020

    125,000        124,981  

0.10% (L), 11/05/2020

    125,000        124,999  

0.11% (L), 12/03/2020 - 12/10/2020

    720,000        719,937  
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term U.S. Government Obligations
(Cost $969,902)

 

     969,917  
  

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 1.4%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 1.4%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 0.09% (L)

    1,643,348        1,643,348  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $1,643,348)

 

     1,643,348  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $109,110,028)

 

     127,027,417  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (7.1)%

 

     (8,407,194
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  118,620,223  
    

 

 

 
 

 

FUTURES CONTRACTS:  
Long Futures Contracts  
Description    Number of
Contracts
     Expiration
Date
     Notional
Amount
     Value      Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
Depreciation
 

S&P 500® E-Mini Index

     4        12/18/2020      $     689,433      $     652,940      $     —      $     (36,493

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (M)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs (N)
    Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Common Stocks

  $ 68,763,083     $     $     $ 68,763,083  

Preferred Stock

    7,072                   7,072  

Asset-Backed Securities

          3,555,868             3,555,868  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION (continued):

 

Valuation Inputs (continued) (M)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs (N)
    Value  

Corporate Debt Securities

  $     $ 18,089,901     $ 0     $ 18,089,901  

Foreign Government Obligations

          699,975             699,975  

Mortgage-Backed Securities

          4,699,981             4,699,981  

Municipal Government Obligations

          334,325             334,325  

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

          9,794,990             9,794,990  

U.S. Government Obligations

          11,383,094             11,383,094  

Commercial Paper

          7,085,863             7,085,863  

Short-Term U.S. Government Obligations

          969,917             969,917  

Other Investment Company

    1,643,348                   1,643,348  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 70,413,503     $ 56,613,914     $ 0     $ 127,027,417  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

 

Other Financial Instruments

 

Futures Contracts (O)

  $ (36,493   $     $     $ (36,493
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Other Financial Instruments

  $ (36,493   $     $     $ (36,493
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.
(C)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $3,555,990, collateralized by cash collateral of $1,643,348 and non-cash collateral, such as U.S. government securities and irrevocable letters of credit, of $1,985,851. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(D)    Floating or variable rate securities. The rates disclosed are as of October 31, 2020. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated within the description. Variable rate securities with a floor or ceiling feature are disclosed at the inherent rate, where applicable. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread, but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions; these securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in the description.
(E)    Securities are exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Securities may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2020, the total value of 144A securities is $13,641,974, representing 11.5% of the Fund’s net assets.
(F)    Perpetual maturity. The date displayed is the next call date.
(G)    Rounds to less than $1 or $(1).
(H)    Security deemed worthless.
(I)    Security is Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
(J)    Fair valued as determined in good faith in accordance with procedures established by the Board. At October 31, 2020, the value of the security is $0, representing 0.00% of the Fund’s net assets.
(K)    When-issued, delayed-delivery and/or forward commitment (including TBAs) securities. Securities to be settled and delivered after October 31, 2020. Securities may display a coupon rate of 0.00%, as the rate is to be determined at time of settlement.
(L)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2020.
(M)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.
(N)    Level 3 securities were not considered significant to the Fund.
(O)    Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

LIBOR    London Interbank Offered Rate
MTN    Medium Term Note
STRIPS    Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal of Securities
TBA    To Be Announced

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Bond

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

The fiscal year ended October 31, 2020 began with U.S. markets near all-time highs, though global trade tensions persisted, and manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Indexes (“PMIs”) softened. It was risk on for markets as equities led the way in total and risk-adjusted returns, followed by high yield, then by investment grade. Treasuries retreated toward the end of 2019.

Worries around trade ceded to concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak early in 2020. Confidence dropped rapidly as the country grappled with a worsening outbreak that eventually led to widespread stay at home orders and the closure of nonessential businesses. Gross domestic product (“GDP”) and private investment contracted, and risk assets declined meaningfully. PMIs declined materially, and GDP eventually faced a historic decline. Equities led the way down with peak-to-trough losses of approximately one third, and high yield bonds posted double digit declines. U.S. Treasuries rallied aggressively as investors fled risk assets.

Markets rebounded in the second quarter, after aggressive monetary stimulus from the U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) and fiscal stimulus from the Federal Government gave markets the confidence that the worst may be over. The damage to the U.S. economy was historic with second quarter GDP declining by over 31%. Economic activity and the employment market improved materially by the end of the fiscal year, albeit both were still lower than they had been at the end of 2019.

Nonfarm payroll gains were a bright spot in October 2020, coming in higher than expected. Both the labor force and employment grew over the month, which led to meaningfully higher headline employment and labor force participation rates. Consumer confidence slightly retreated as an upbeat reading on present conditions was overshadowed by more muted expectations. Headline personal income which was propped up by government unemployment benefits that largely expired in July, advanced nonetheless in September, and spending growth accelerated.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica Bond (Class A) returned 4.03%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index, returned 6.19%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

Over the past year, the Fund remained overweight to spread-based assets relative to the benchmark, given the portfolio management team’s views on expected risk-adjusted returns of the assets. The Fund’s duration remained short relative to the benchmark, but the gap closed as duration was lengthened throughout the year. Because developed market government securities have continued to offer low yields and look likely to stay depressed near term given central bank policy and a limited inflationary backdrop, the Fund has remained overweight to excess carry offered in spread-based assets.

Portions of securitized credit tied to commercial real estate were negatively affected by changes to the economy due to COVID-19, and commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”) and other portions of the structured market detracted from returns in the period, though, in most cases, we continue to believe they offer attractive investment opportunities given their robust structural protections and an improving economic backdrop. Within investment grade corporate credit, financials were preferred over industrials due to strong capital positions and lower expected event risk. During the period, portfolio managers became more biased toward intermediate-dated credit given the steeper credit curves compared to short-dated corporate credit. High yield securities continued to offer attractive yield, however they detracted from returns during the period.

Positioning to spread-based assets in lieu of Treasuries detracted from returns given the significant volatility experienced early in 2020. Risk-based assets rallied during the second and third quarters, but not enough to offset losses during the first quarter. As such, carry contributed to relative returns but was offset by spread factors. Over the last 12 months, the portfolio’s shorter duration positioning relative to the benchmark also detracted from relative returns as rates fell across the curve.

At an asset class level, the portfolio’s allocation to longer duration Treasury securities compared to the benchmark’s Treasury holdings contributed positively to relative returns, as did the portfolio’s underweight allocation to agency residential mortgage-backed securities and overweight to investment grade corporate credit. These positives were offset by the portfolio’s allocation to shorter duration asset-backed securities, CMBS, non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities, and ex-index exposure to high yield corporate credit. Within corporate credit, capital goods, consumer non-cyclical and technology contributed positively to relative returns while transportation, REITs, energy and consumer cyclical detracted.

During the fiscal year, the Fund utilized derivatives. These positions added to performance.

Bradley D. Doyle, CFA

Jeremy Mead, CFA

Doug Weih, CFA

Brian W. Westhoff, CFA

James K. Schaeffer, Jr.

Co-Portfolio Managers

Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC

 

 

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Transamerica Bond

 

 

(unaudited)

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Corporate Debt Securities

     48.8

U.S. Government Obligations

     15.5  

Mortgage-Backed Securities

     14.2  

Asset-Backed Securities

     13.5  

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

     4.7  

Commercial Paper

     3.5  

Short-Term U.S. Government Obligations

     1.2  

Other Investment Company

     1.0  

Repurchase Agreement

     0.9  

Loan Assignments

     0.8  

Foreign Government Obligations

     0.8  

Municipal Government Obligation

     0.1  

Preferred Stock

     0.1  

Common Stock

     0.1  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) ^

     (5.2

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
Fund Characteristics    Years  

Average Maturity §

     8.03  

Duration †

     5.77  
Credit Quality ‡    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Government and Agency Securities

     21.4

AAA

     13.9  

AA

     4.5  

A

     12.1  

BBB

     31.1  

BB

     9.1  

B

     7.3  

CCC and Below

     0.5  

Not Rated

     5.3  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) ^

     (5.2

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

^

The Net Other Assets (Liabilities) category may include, but is not limited to, reverse repurchase agreements, forward foreign currency contracts, futures contracts, swap agreements, written options and swaptions, and cash collateral.

 

§

Average Maturity is computed by weighting the maturity of each security in the Fund by the market value of the security, then averaging these weighted figures.

 

Duration is a time measure of a bond’s interest rate sensitivity, based on the weighted average of the time periods over which a bond’s cash flows accrue to the bondholder.

 

Credit quality represents a percentage of net assets at the end of the reporting period. Ratings BBB or higher are considered investment grade. Not rated securities do not necessarily indicate low credit quality, and may or may not be equivalent of investment grade. The table reflects Standard and Poor’s (“S&P”) ratings; percentages may include investments not rated by S&P but rated by Moody’s, or if unrated by Moody’s, by Fitch ratings, and then included in the closest equivalent S&P rating. Credit ratings are subject to change. The Fund itself has not been rated by an independent agency.

 

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Year or
Since Inception
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       (0.91 )%         3.17        4.04        06/29/1987  

Class A (NAV)

       4.03        4.18        4.55        06/29/1987  

Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index (A)

       6.19        4.08        3.55           

Class C (POP)

       2.31        3.52        3.83        11/11/2002  

Class C (NAV)

       3.31        3.52        3.83        11/11/2002  

Class I (NAV)

       4.46        4.57        4.89        11/30/2009  

Class I2 (NAV)

       4.52        4.66        4.97        11/08/2004  

Class R6 (NAV)

       4.41        4.64        4.11        05/29/2015  

(A) The Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index measures investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bonds, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, as well as both mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 4.75% for Class A shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Shares purchased prior to March 1, 2004 are subject to a maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge (2% in the 1st year, decreasing to 0% after 2 years) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges on Class I, I2 and R6 shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Interest rates may go up, causing the value of the Fund’s investments to decline. Changes in interest rates, the market’s perception of the issuers and the creditworthiness of the issuers may significantly affect the value of a bond. Investing in bond funds entails interest rate and credit risk as well as additional risks such as high-yield/high-risk bonds and is subject to greater levels of liquidity risk. These risks are described in more detail in the prospectus.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES - 13.5%  

321 Henderson Receivables VI LLC
Series 2010-1A, Class A,
5.56%, 07/15/2059 (A)

    $  690,580        $  772,988  

Avid Automobile Receivables Trust
Series 2019-1, Class A,
2.62%, 02/15/2024 (A)

    862,752        871,678  

Battalion CLO XII, Ltd.
Series 2018-12A, Class A1,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.07%,
1.35% (B), 05/17/2031 (A)

    2,500,000        2,465,730  

Benefit Street Partners CLO VII, Ltd.
Series 2015-VIIA, Class A2R,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.20%,
1.42% (B), 07/18/2027 (A)

    525,000        516,542  

BRE Grand Islander Timeshare Issuer LLC
Series 2017-1A, Class A,
2.94%, 05/25/2029 (A)

    203,698        206,804  
BXG Receivables Note Trust             

Series 2015-A, Class A,

    

2.88%, 05/02/2030 (A)

    915,610        916,291  

Series 2020-A, Class A,

    

1.55%, 02/28/2036 (A)

    1,914,988        1,912,058  
CARS-DB4, LP             

Series 2020-1A, Class A1,

    

2.69%, 02/15/2050 (A)

    1,169,070        1,200,923  

Series 2020-1A, Class A4,

    

3.19%, 02/15/2050 (A)

    6,010,000        6,138,215  
CIFC Funding, Ltd.             

Series 2013-2A, Class A1LR,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.21%,
1.43% (B), 10/18/2030 (A)

    5,000,000        4,965,975  

Series 2015-2A, Class BR2,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.50%,
1.74% (B), 04/15/2030 (A)

    7,030,000        6,834,390  
Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates             

Series 2002-S3, Class A5,

    

4.93% (B), 05/25/2032

    6,731        6,630  

Series 2006-6, Class 2A3,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.28%,
0.43% (B), 09/25/2036

    336,556        335,875  

Diamond Resorts Owner Trust
Series 2019-1A, Class A,
2.89%, 02/20/2032 (A)

    1,660,230        1,703,245  

ExteNet LLC
Series 2019-1A, Class A2,
3.20%, 07/26/2049 (A)

    2,765,000        2,830,012  

GSAA Home Equity Trust
Series 2006-1, Class A3,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.33%,
0.48% (B), 01/25/2036

    1,249,872        745,550  
Hertz Vehicle Financing II, LP             

Series 2017-2A, Class A,

    

3.29%, 10/25/2023 (A)

    340,980        341,715  

Series 2019-1A, Class B,

    

4.10%, 03/25/2023 (A)

    1,506,000        1,501,313  

Series 2019-3A, Class B,

    

3.03%, 12/26/2025 (A)

    4,975,000        4,972,318  

Hilton Grand Vacations Trust
Series 2018-AA, Class C,
4.00%, 02/25/2032 (A)

      1,043,946          1,077,032  
     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

HIN Timeshare Trust
Series 2020-A, Class A,
1.39%, 10/09/2039 (A)

    $   3,162,554        $   3,157,634  

Jamestown CLO IV, Ltd.
Series 2014-4A, Class A2R,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.35%,
1.59% (B), 07/15/2026 (A)

    4,400,000        4,379,452  

JG Wentworth XXI LLC
Series 2010-2A, Class A,
4.07%, 01/15/2048 (A)

    547,984        578,525  

JGWPT XXIII LLC
Series 2011-1A, Class A,
4.70%, 10/15/2056 (A)

    1,472,377        1,710,249  

Lehman XS Trust
Series 2005-8, Class 1A3,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.35%,
0.50% (B), 12/25/2035

    1,117,271        1,167,190  

Longfellow Place CLO, Ltd.
Series 2013-1A, Class ARR,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.34%,
1.58% (B), 04/15/2029 (A)

    6,925,628        6,876,788  

Mountain View CLO, Ltd.
Series 2014-1A, Class BRR,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.45%,
1.69% (B), 10/15/2026 (A)

    2,000,000        1,974,820  

MVW LLC
Series 2019-2A, Class B,
2.44%, 10/20/2038 (A)

    1,552,102        1,560,242  

MVW Owner Trust
Series 2019-1A, Class A,
2.89%, 11/20/2036 (A)

    2,846,841        2,922,498  

NADG NNN Operating, LP
Series 2019-1, Class A,
3.37%, 12/28/2049 (A)

    5,427,292        5,557,594  
New Residential Advance Receivables
Trust
            

Series 2020-T1, Class AT1,

    

1.43%, 08/15/2053 (A)

    10,800,000        10,810,261  

Series 2020-T1, Class BT1,

    

1.82%, 08/15/2053 (A)

    2,400,000        2,408,619  

Series 2020-T1, Class DT1,

    

3.01%, 08/15/2053 (A)

    3,390,000        3,403,645  
NRZ Advance Receivables Trust             

Series 2020-T2, Class AT2,

    

1.48%, 09/15/2053 (A)

    25,800,000        25,843,083  

Series 2020-T2, Class CT2,

    

2.17%, 09/15/2053 (A)

    1,200,000        1,201,646  

Series 2020-T3, Class AT3,

    

1.32%, 10/15/2052 (A)

    10,360,000        10,369,279  

Series 2020-T3, Class BT3,

    

1.57%, 10/15/2052 (A)

    300,000        300,267  

Series 2020-T3, Class CT3,

    

1.81%, 10/15/2052 (A)

    1,500,000        1,501,615  

Series 2020-T3, Class DT3,

    

2.46%, 10/15/2052 (A)

    1,200,000        1,201,726  
Ocwen Master Advance Receivables Trust             

Series 2020-T1, Class AT1,

    

1.28%, 08/15/2052 (A)

      10,116,000          10,148,132  

Series 2020-T1, Class BT1,

    

1.77%, 08/15/2052 (A)

      1,426,000          1,430,448  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  
Ocwen Master Advance Receivables Trust (continued)         

Series 2020-T1, Class CT1,

    

2.32%, 08/15/2052 (A)

    $   591,000        $   592,909  

Series 2020-T1, Class DT1,

    

3.06%, 08/15/2052 (A)

    1,386,000        1,390,307  
Orange Lake Timeshare Trust             

Series 2016-A, Class A,

    

2.61%, 03/08/2029 (A)

    451,199        454,417  

Series 2018-A, Class C,

    

3.74%, 11/08/2030 (A)

    894,685        896,773  

Series 2019-A, Class A,

    

3.06%, 04/09/2038 (A)

    624,977        642,014  

Series 2019-A, Class C,

    

3.61%, 04/09/2038 (A)

    624,973        616,098  

OZLM Funding IV, Ltd.
Series 2013-4A, Class A2R,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.70%,
1.92% (B), 10/22/2030 (A)

    3,750,000        3,637,616  
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC             

Series 2018-3A, Class A,

    

3.69%, 09/20/2035 (A)

    1,171,409        1,213,426  

Series 2018-3A, Class D,

    

5.20%, 09/20/2035 (A)

    1,259,818        1,253,053  

Series 2019-1A, Class B,

    

3.42%, 01/20/2036 (A)

    909,872        929,204  

Series 2019-2A, Class A,

    

2.59%, 05/20/2036 (A)

    1,280,731        1,314,308  

Series 2019-2A, Class D,

    

4.54%, 05/20/2036 (A)

    1,299,447        1,278,988  

Series 2020-2A, Class A,

    

1.33%, 07/20/2037 (A)

    667,121        669,915  

Series 2020-2A, Class B,

    

2.32%, 07/20/2037 (A)

    3,239,649        3,253,582  

Small Business Lending Trust
Series 2019-A, Class A,
2.85%, 07/15/2026 (A)

    2,160,878        2,153,262  

SoFi Consumer Loan Program LLC
Series 2017-1, Class A,
3.28%, 01/26/2026 (A)

    5,183        5,191  

Soundview Home Loan Trust
Series 2006-3, Class A3,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.16%,
0.31% (B), 11/25/2036

    615,319        611,130  
SPS Servicer Advance Receivables Trust II             

Series 2020-T1, Class AT1,

    

1.28%, 11/15/2052 (A)

    4,754,000        4,755,926  

Series 2020-T1, Class CT1,

    

1.82%, 11/15/2052 (A)

    982,000        982,392  

Series 2020-T1, Class DT1,

    

2.37%, 11/15/2052 (A)

    540,000        540,225  
STORE Master Funding I LLC             

Series 2015-1A, Class A1,

    

3.75%, 04/20/2045 (A)

      4,344,158          4,347,818  

Series 2015-1A, Class A2,

    

4.17%, 04/20/2045 (A)

      1,045,438          1,079,730  

STORE Master Funding I-VII & XIV
Series 2019-1, Class A3,
3.32%, 11/20/2049 (A)

      1,137,761          1,125,839  
     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

STORE Master Funding LLC
Series 2013-3A, Class A2,
5.21%, 11/20/2043 (A)

    $   766,598        $   789,531  
TICP CLO I, Ltd.             

Series 2015-1A, Class AR,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.80%,
1.02% (B), 07/20/2027 (A)

    2,014,605        1,999,084  

Series 2015-1A, Class BR,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.30%,
1.52% (B), 07/20/2027 (A)

    1,440,000        1,405,495  

TICP CLO III, Ltd.
Series 2018-3R, Class B,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.35%,
1.57% (B), 04/20/2028 (A)

    1,250,000        1,219,776  
Towd Point Mortgage Trust             

Series 2016-2, Class A1A,

    

2.75% (B), 08/25/2055 (A)

    375,619        384,648  

Series 2016-4, Class A1,

    

2.25% (B), 07/25/2056 (A)

    683,820        694,643  

Series 2017-1, Class A1,

    

2.75% (B), 10/25/2056 (A)

    1,788,824        1,833,480  

Series 2017-3, Class A1,

    

2.75% (B), 07/25/2057 (A)

    1,001,545        1,030,523  

Series 2017-4, Class A1,

    

2.75% (B), 06/25/2057 (A)

    4,707,350        4,869,388  

Series 2017-6, Class A1,

    

2.75% (B), 10/25/2057 (A)

    2,139,065        2,208,040  

Series 2018-2, Class A1,

    

3.25% (B), 03/25/2058 (A)

    3,790,086        3,963,878  

Series 2018-3, Class A1,

    

3.75% (B), 05/25/2058 (A)

    7,263,743        7,740,560  

Series 2018-5, Class A1A,

    

3.25% (B), 07/25/2058 (A)

    2,740,993        2,868,115  

Series 2019-1, Class A1,

    

3.75% (B), 03/25/2058 (A)

    13,454,590        14,409,927  

Series 2020-4, Class A1,

    

1.75%, 10/25/2060 (A)

    14,001,000        14,253,957  

Trafigura Securitisation Finance PLC
Series 2018-1A, Class A2,
3.73%, 03/15/2022 (A)

    3,090,000        3,120,662  

Vantage Data Centers LLC
Series 2020-1A, Class A2,
1.65%, 09/15/2045 (A)

    6,085,000        6,047,205  

VB-S1 Issuer LLC
Series 2018-1A, Class C,
3.41%, 02/15/2048 (A)

    3,100,000        3,181,026  

VSE VOI Mortgage LLC
Series 2018-A, Class A,
3.56%, 02/20/2036 (A)

    769,567        800,157  
Welk Resorts LLC             

Series 2015-AA, Class A,

    

2.79%, 06/16/2031 (A)

    433,264        434,088  

Series 2019-AA, Class A,

    

2.80%, 06/15/2038 (A)

    1,550,230        1,607,002  
Wellfleet CLO, Ltd.             

Series 2016-2A, Class A2R,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.58%,
1.80% (B), 10/20/2028 (A)

      4,975,000          4,793,233  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  
Wellfleet CLO, Ltd. (continued)             

Series 2017-2A, Class A2R,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.62%,
1.84% (B), 10/20/2029 (A)

    $   4,000,000        $   3,857,484  
    

 

 

 

Total Asset-Backed Securities
(Cost $252,842,272)

 

     256,075,022  
    

 

 

 
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES - 48.8%  
Aerospace & Defense - 0.9%  

BAE Systems PLC
3.40%, 04/15/2030 (A)

    1,460,000        1,624,067  
Boeing Co.             

5.15%, 05/01/2030

    3,907,000        4,317,748  

5.93%, 05/01/2060

    4,103,000        4,864,830  

Embraer Finance BV
6.95%, 01/17/2028 (A)

    2,343,000        2,359,401  

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.
3.84%, 05/01/2025 (A)

    1,254,000        1,379,828  

L3 Harris Technologies, Inc.
2.90%, 12/15/2029

    1,597,000        1,742,896  

Northrop Grumman Corp.
3.20%, 02/01/2027

    738,000        820,665  
    

 

 

 
       17,109,435  
    

 

 

 
Airlines - 1.0%  
American Airlines Pass-Through Trust             

3.15%, 08/15/2033

    2,529,872        2,319,235  

3.70%, 04/01/2028

    1,272,856        1,005,638  

4.00%, 01/15/2027

    1,966,515        1,474,812  

Continental Airlines Pass-Through Trust
6.90%, 10/19/2023

    49,099        45,746  
Delta Air Lines Pass-Through Trust             

3.20%, 10/25/2025

    1,655,000        1,648,204  

6.82%, 02/10/2024

    2,469,215        2,505,971  

Delta Air Lines, Inc. / SkyMiles IP, Ltd.
4.75%, 10/20/2028 (A)

    2,086,000        2,132,334  

JetBlue Pass-Through Trust
2.75%, 11/15/2033

    2,813,275        2,740,275  

United Airlines Holdings, Inc.
4.88%, 01/15/2025 (C)

    1,500,000        1,259,550  
United Airlines Pass-Through Trust             

2.70%, 11/01/2033

    1,051,000        983,938  

3.75%, 03/03/2028

    1,482,879        1,433,878  

4.15%, 02/25/2033

    2,077,695        2,052,917  

US Airways Pass-Through Trust
3.95%, 05/15/2027

    271,375        222,723  
    

 

 

 
       19,825,221  
    

 

 

 
Auto Components - 0.3%  

Clarios Global, LP / Clarios US Finance Co.
6.25%, 05/15/2026 (A)

    3,308,000        3,465,262  

Weichai International Hong Kong Energy Group Co., Ltd.
Fixed until 09/14/2022 (D),
3.75% (B) (E)

    1,600,000        1,612,751  
    

 

 

 
       5,078,013  
    

 

 

 
Automobiles - 0.3%  
Ford Motor Co.             

8.50%, 04/21/2023

      1,203,000          1,327,811  

9.00%, 04/22/2025

    1,203,000        1,417,609  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Automobiles (continued)  

General Motors Co.
6.25%, 10/02/2043

    $   2,723,000        $   3,349,426  
    

 

 

 
       6,094,846  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 7.7%  

Banco Santander SA
2.75%, 05/28/2025

    4,800,000        5,060,463  
Bank of America Corp.             

Fixed until 10/24/2050,
2.83% (B), 10/24/2051, MTN

    5,282,000        5,250,891  

Fixed until 12/20/2027,
3.42% (B), 12/20/2028

    8,132,000        9,034,002  

5.88%, 02/07/2042, MTN

    1,149,000        1,714,562  

Barclays Bank PLC
10.18%, 06/12/2021 (A)

    4,467,000        4,703,901  
Barclays PLC             

5.20%, 05/12/2026

    2,704,000        3,038,404  

Fixed until 06/15/2024 (D),
8.00% (B)

    1,511,000        1,620,547  
BBVA Bancomer SA             

Fixed until 09/13/2029,
5.88% (B), 09/13/2034 (A)

    4,955,000        5,142,646  

6.50%, 03/10/2021 (A)

    1,105,000        1,123,232  

6.75%, 09/30/2022 (A)

    1,500,000        1,614,750  

BNP Paribas SA
Fixed until 03/14/2022 (D),
6.75% (A) (B)

    2,429,000        2,486,689  
BPCE SA             

3.50%, 10/23/2027 (A)

    2,649,000        2,905,668  

4.50%, 03/15/2025 (A)

    4,654,000        5,166,818  

CIT Bank NA
Fixed until 09/27/2024,
2.97% (B), 09/27/2025

    3,010,000        3,107,825  
Citigroup, Inc.             

Fixed until 04/24/2024,
3.35% (B), 04/24/2025

    1,000        1,080  

Fixed until 10/27/2027,
3.52% (B), 10/27/2028

    7,825,000        8,694,103  

Fixed until 09/12/2024 (D),
5.00% (B)

    2,894,000        2,906,450  

Commerzbank AG
8.13%, 09/19/2023 (A)

    2,891,000        3,318,609  

Credit Agricole SA
3.25%, 01/14/2030 (A)

    6,253,000        6,676,817  

Credit Suisse AG
6.50%, 08/08/2023 (A)

    3,070,000        3,457,587  

Danske Bank A/S
Fixed until 12/20/2024,
3.24% (B), 12/20/2025 (A)

    3,008,000        3,188,245  

Discover Bank
4.65%, 09/13/2028

    2,953,000        3,459,837  

HBOS PLC
6.00%, 11/01/2033 (A)

    2,974,000        3,862,805  

ING Bank NV
5.80%, 09/25/2023 (A)

    963,000        1,083,750  
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA             

4.00%, 09/23/2029 (A) (C)

    1,518,000        1,660,565  

5.02%, 06/26/2024 (A)

    595,000        627,932  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Banks (continued)  
JPMorgan Chase & Co.             

Fixed until 05/13/2030, 2.96% (B), 05/13/2031

    $   3,357,000        $   3,575,030  

4.13%, 12/15/2026

    5,794,000        6,713,989  

Fixed until 02/01/2025 (D), 4.60% (B)

    7,237,000        7,135,682  
Lloyds Banking Group PLC             

Fixed until 07/09/2024, 3.87% (B), 07/09/2025

    3,404,000        3,712,862  

Fixed until 06/27/2026 (D), 6.75% (B)

    2,567,000        2,692,141  

Macquarie Bank, Ltd.
3.62%, 06/03/2030 (A)

    5,304,000        5,575,256  

Natwest Group PLC
Fixed until 08/28/2030, 3.03% (B), 11/28/2035

    2,701,000        2,619,754  

Santander UK Group Holdings PLC
5.63%, 09/15/2045 (A)

    2,051,000        2,589,730  

Synovus Bank
Fixed until 02/10/2022, 2.29% (B), 02/10/2023

    2,850,000        2,887,180  

Truist Financial Corp.
Fixed until 09/01/2025 (D), 4.95% (B)

    5,369,000        5,691,140  
UniCredit SpA             

Fixed until 06/30/2030, 5.46% (B), 06/30/2035 (A)

    1,858,000        1,881,861  

6.57%, 01/14/2022 (A)

    2,283,000        2,415,575  

Wells Fargo & Co.
Fixed until 04/04/2030, 4.48% (B), 04/04/2031, MTN

    6,367,000        7,637,697  

Wells Fargo Bank NA
5.95%, 08/26/2036

    459,000        616,091  
    

 

 

 
       146,652,166  
    

 

 

 
Beverages - 1.6%  
Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc.             

4.15%, 01/23/2025

    3,086,000        3,500,324  

4.44%, 10/06/2048

    1,089,000        1,266,283  

4.75%, 01/23/2029

    4,027,000        4,876,798  
Constellation Brands, Inc.             

2.65%, 11/07/2022

    3,241,000        3,371,330  

3.15%, 08/01/2029

    1,344,000        1,472,058  

3.70%, 12/06/2026

    3,681,000        4,194,633  

Pernod Ricard SA
4.45%, 01/15/2022 (A)

    7,590,000        7,944,739  

Primo Water Holdings, Inc.
5.50%, 04/01/2025 (A)

    4,510,000        4,656,575  
    

 

 

 
       31,282,740  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 0.5%  
AbbVie, Inc.             

3.20%, 05/14/2026

    1,682,000        1,857,666  

3.25%, 10/01/2022 (A)

    1,758,000        1,837,236  

4.05%, 11/21/2039 (A)

    1,711,000        1,962,094  

Amgen, Inc.
2.20%, 02/21/2027

    2,344,000        2,462,467  

Biogen, Inc.
2.25%, 05/01/2030

    1,496,000        1,507,512  
    

 

 

 
       9,626,975  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Building Products - 0.4%  

Associated Materials LLC / AMH New Finance, Inc.
9.00%, 09/01/2025 (A)

    $   830,000        $   875,650  

Builders FirstSource, Inc.
5.00%, 03/01/2030 (A)

    859,000        906,245  

Carrier Global Corp.
2.72%, 02/15/2030 (A)

    2,713,000        2,831,607  

Owens Corning
7.00%, 12/01/2036

    1,380,000        1,885,724  

Standard Industries, Inc.
3.38%, 01/15/2031 (A)

    2,179,000        2,120,894  
    

 

 

 
       8,620,120  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 2.6%  

Bank of New York Mellon Corp.
Fixed until 09/20/2025 (D), 4.70% (B)

    4,937,000        5,282,590  

Charles Schwab Corp.
Fixed until 12/01/2027 (D), 5.00% (B) (C)

    3,340,000        3,474,903  

Credit Suisse Group AG
Fixed until 08/21/2026 (D), 6.38% (A) (B)

    7,047,000        7,566,716  

Deutsche Bank AG
Fixed until 10/30/2025 (D), 6.00% (B) (C)

    2,000,000        1,780,000  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
Fixed until 04/23/2028, 3.81% (B), 04/23/2029

    6,027,000        6,875,878  

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.
1.85%, 09/15/2032

    4,067,000        4,034,010  

Lazard Group LLC
4.50%, 09/19/2028

    2,336,000        2,693,886  
Morgan Stanley             

Fixed until 01/22/2030, 2.70% (B), 01/22/2031, MTN

    5,388,000        5,742,359  

4.00%, 07/23/2025, MTN

    7,528,000        8,555,299  

UBS AG
7.63%, 08/17/2022

    2,433,000        2,709,414  

UBS Group AG
Fixed until 08/10/2021 (D), 7.13% (B) (E)

    1,055,000        1,078,737  
    

 

 

 
       49,793,792  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 0.7%  

Mosaic Co.
4.05%, 11/15/2027 (C)

    800,000        883,325  

NOVA Chemicals Corp.
4.88%, 06/01/2024 (A)

    2,800,000        2,769,760  

Nutrien, Ltd.
4.20%, 04/01/2029 (C)

    2,514,000        2,967,995  

Nutrition & Biosciences, Inc.
2.30%, 11/01/2030 (A)

    2,647,000        2,661,870  

Syngenta Finance NV
3.93%, 04/23/2021 (A)

    3,855,000        3,904,465  
    

 

 

 
       13,187,415  
    

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.4%  
Ashtead Capital, Inc.             

4.25%, 11/01/2029 (A)

    1,358,000        1,449,326  

5.25%, 08/01/2026 (A)

    2,308,000        2,443,595  

Stericycle, Inc.
5.38%, 07/15/2024 (A)

    3,987,000        4,145,443  
    

 

 

 
       8,038,364  
    

 

 

 
 

 

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At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Communications Equipment - 0.6%  

CommScope, Inc.
5.50%, 03/01/2024 (A)

    $   8,632,000        $   8,824,235  

Nokia OYJ
3.38%, 06/12/2022

    2,050,000        2,093,562  
    

 

 

 
       10,917,797  
    

 

 

 
Construction & Engineering - 1.0%  
Ashton Woods USA LLC / Ashton Woods
Finance Co.
            

6.75%, 08/01/2025 (A)

    990,000        1,019,700  

9.88%, 04/01/2027 (A)

    2,000,000        2,220,000  
IHS Holdco BV             

7.13%, 03/18/2025 (A)

    1,565,000        1,576,737  

8.00%, 09/18/2027 (A)

    1,975,000        2,004,625  

Quanta Services, Inc.
2.90%, 10/01/2030

    2,043,000        2,132,358  
SBA Tower Trust             

1.88%, 07/15/2050 (A)

    970,000        1,000,114  

2.84%, 01/15/2050 (A)

    6,883,000        7,292,367  

3.17%, 04/09/2047 (A)

    880,000        890,088  

3.45%, 03/15/2048 (A)

    995,000        1,059,499  
    

 

 

 
       19,195,488  
    

 

 

 
Construction Materials - 0.6%  

CRH America Finance, Inc.
3.40%, 05/09/2027 (A)

    2,580,000        2,833,718  

LafargeHolcim Finance LLC
3.50%, 09/22/2026 (A)

    4,920,000        5,428,840  

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
2.50%, 03/15/2030

    2,925,000        3,029,162  
    

 

 

 
       11,291,720  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 1.0%  

Ally Financial, Inc.
3.88%, 05/21/2024

    3,169,000        3,408,099  

Altice Financing SA
7.50%, 05/15/2026 (A)

    2,750,000        2,870,313  

BMW US Capital LLC
2.80%, 04/11/2026 (A)

    5,863,000        6,312,361  

Navient Corp.
6.50%, 06/15/2022

    4,385,000        4,472,700  

OneMain Finance Corp.
7.13%, 03/15/2026

    2,000,000        2,217,720  
    

 

 

 
       19,281,193  
    

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging - 0.8%  

Mauser Packaging Solutions Holding Co.
5.50%, 04/15/2024 (A)

    5,810,000        5,812,208  
Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds
Group Issuer LLC / Reynolds Group
Issuer Lu
            

4.00%, 10/15/2027 (A)

    6,000,000        6,075,000  

5.13%, 07/15/2023 (A) (F)

    250,000        253,125  

WRKCo, Inc.
3.90%, 06/01/2028

    2,405,000        2,724,728  
    

 

 

 
       14,865,061  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 1.8%  
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap
Global Aviation Trust
            

4.50%, 09/15/2023

    4,183,000        4,344,070  

6.50%, 07/15/2025

    1,223,000        1,347,441  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Diversified Financial Services (continued)  
Aviation Capital Group LLC             

2.88%, 01/20/2022 (A)

    $   3,033,000        $   3,028,134  

3.50%, 11/01/2027 (A)

    1,507,000        1,329,164  

5.50%, 12/15/2024 (A)

    6,418,000        6,682,419  

Element Fleet Management Corp.
3.85%, 06/15/2025 (A)

    3,784,000        4,025,614  

Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP / Ladder Capital Finance Corp.
4.25%, 02/01/2027 (A)

    5,711,000        4,932,876  

United Shore Financial Services LLC
5.50%, 11/15/2025 (A) (G)

    4,725,000        4,782,645  

Virgin Media Secured Finance PLC
5.50%, 05/15/2029 (A)

    3,940,000        4,209,535  
    

 

 

 
       34,681,898  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 1.4%  

AT&T, Inc.
3.40%, 05/15/2025

    504,000        555,489  
CenturyLink, Inc.             

5.13%, 12/15/2026 (A)

    4,440,000        4,539,900  

5.80%, 03/15/2022

    3,035,000        3,156,400  

6.45%, 06/15/2021

    3,455,000        3,528,419  

7.50%, 04/01/2024 (C)

    1,750,000        1,931,055  

Hughes Satellite Systems Corp.
7.63%, 06/15/2021

    4,855,000        4,988,512  

Level 3 Financing, Inc.
3.40%, 03/01/2027 (A)

    3,328,000        3,560,194  
Verizon Communications, Inc.             

1.68%, 10/30/2030 (A)

    1,973,000        1,949,323  

4.13%, 03/16/2027

    2,134,000        2,505,861  
    

 

 

 
       26,715,153  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 1.2%  

Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co.
3.50%, 04/01/2028 (A)

    5,178,000        5,500,289  

EDP Finance BV
3.63%, 07/15/2024 (A)

    11,286,000        12,285,195  

NRG Energy, Inc.
7.25%, 05/15/2026

    1,616,000        1,708,096  

Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
2.50%, 02/01/2031

    2,323,000        2,196,304  

Vistra Operations Co. LLC
5.00%, 07/31/2027 (A)

    1,247,000        1,303,115  
    

 

 

 
       22,992,999  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.4%  

Amphenol Corp.
2.80%, 02/15/2030

    2,182,000        2,381,945  

Arrow Electronics, Inc.
3.50%, 04/01/2022

    1,657,000        1,708,460  

Keysight Technologies, Inc.
4.60%, 04/06/2027

    2,549,000        2,970,751  

Sensata Technologies, Inc.
3.75%, 02/15/2031 (A)

    210,000        207,900  
    

 

 

 
       7,269,056  
    

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services - 0.1%  

Noble Holding International, Ltd.
6.05%, 03/01/2041 (H)

    1,736,000        11,943  

Schlumberger Holdings Corp.
3.90%, 05/17/2028 (A)

    1,737,000        1,857,496  
    

 

 

 
       1,869,439  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 2.6%  

Agree, LP
2.90%, 10/01/2030

    $   1,229,000        $   1,263,752  

CBL & Associates, LP
5.25%, 12/01/2023

    997,000        376,368  

Corporate Office Properties, LP
2.25%, 03/15/2026

    1,251,000        1,265,751  

CyrusOne, LP / CyrusOne Finance Corp.
2.90%, 11/15/2024

    2,058,000        2,183,579  

EPR Properties
3.75%, 08/15/2029

    2,420,000        2,065,354  

Equinix, Inc.
5.38%, 05/15/2027

    6,365,000        6,938,896  

Federal Realty Investment Trust
1.25%, 02/15/2026

    2,486,000        2,479,074  

Healthcare Trust of America Holdings, LP
3.10%, 02/15/2030

    1,525,000        1,626,387  

Healthpeak Properties, Inc.
3.88%, 08/15/2024

    2,877,000        3,164,684  

Highwoods Realty, LP
3.05%, 02/15/2030

    3,244,000        3,339,339  

Iron Mountain, Inc.
5.25%, 03/15/2028 (A)

    3,750,000        3,843,750  
iStar, Inc.             

4.25%, 08/01/2025

    2,171,000        1,991,892  

5.50%, 02/15/2026

    3,496,000        3,309,908  
Life Storage, LP             

2.20%, 10/15/2030

    800,000        798,127  

4.00%, 06/15/2029

    1,053,000        1,192,950  

Mid-America Apartments, LP
1.70%, 02/15/2031

    1,409,000        1,365,931  

National Retail Properties, Inc.
2.50%, 04/15/2030

    2,457,000        2,434,918  

Realty Income Corp.
3.25%, 01/15/2031

    1,072,000        1,172,610  
Service Properties Trust             

4.65%, 03/15/2024

    3,147,000        2,828,366  

4.95%, 10/01/2029

    1,321,000        1,083,220  

Weyerhaeuser Co.
4.00%, 04/15/2030

    2,433,000        2,823,264  

WP Carey, Inc.
2.40%, 02/01/2031

    1,081,000        1,067,218  
    

 

 

 
       48,615,338  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 0.6%  

Albertsons Cos., Inc. / Safeway, Inc. / New Albertsons, LP
4.63%, 01/15/2027 (A)

    6,860,000        7,073,655  

Sysco Corp.
5.95%, 04/01/2030

    3,420,000        4,363,905  
    

 

 

 
       11,437,560  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 0.4%  

Bunge, Ltd. Finance Corp.
1.63%, 08/17/2025

    2,035,000        2,047,223  

Campbell Soup Co.
2.38%, 04/24/2030

    2,285,000        2,358,729  
Post Holdings, Inc.             

4.63%, 04/15/2030 (A)

    680,000        698,700  

5.63%, 01/15/2028 (A)

    2,000,000        2,110,000  
    

 

 

 
       7,214,652  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.7%  

Abbott Laboratories
1.40%, 06/30/2030

    $   1,182,000        $   1,179,245  

Alcon Finance Corp.
2.75%, 09/23/2026 (A)

    2,053,000        2,224,282  

Boston Scientific Corp.
4.70%, 03/01/2049

    1,604,000        2,075,664  

DENTSPLY SIRONA, Inc.
3.25%, 06/01/2030

    2,387,000        2,588,448  

Smith & Nephew PLC
2.03%, 10/14/2030

    2,706,000        2,691,952  

Stryker Corp.
1.95%, 06/15/2030

    2,312,000        2,346,267  
    

 

 

 
       13,105,858  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 1.7%  

Anthem, Inc.
2.25%, 05/15/2030

    2,121,000        2,179,662  
Centene Corp.             

3.00%, 10/15/2030

    2,115,000        2,196,328  

3.38%, 02/15/2030

    4,806,000        4,992,233  

4.25%, 12/15/2027

    1,047,000        1,102,177  
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc.             

8.00%, 03/15/2026 (A)

    725,000        727,900  

8.13%, 06/30/2024 (A)

    116,000        89,175  

Cigna Corp.
2.40%, 03/15/2030

    2,085,000        2,162,944  

CVS Health Corp.
4.78%, 03/25/2038

    3,551,000        4,288,939  
HCA, Inc.             

4.13%, 06/15/2029

    3,725,000        4,227,188  

5.25%, 04/15/2025

    3,025,000        3,503,697  

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.
4.20%, 06/30/2029

    2,067,000        2,435,263  

Tenet Healthcare Corp.
5.13%, 11/01/2027 (A)

    2,400,000        2,471,280  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
2.00%, 05/15/2030

    1,965,000        2,044,773  
    

 

 

 
       32,421,559  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 1.6%  

Boyd Gaming Corp.
4.75%, 12/01/2027

    2,549,000        2,478,928  

Carnival Corp.
11.50%, 04/01/2023 (A)

    748,000        821,558  

GLP Capital, LP / GLP Financing II, Inc.
4.00%, 01/15/2030

    2,357,000        2,452,199  

International Game Technology PLC
6.50%, 02/15/2025 (A)

    2,792,000        2,987,440  

Marriott International, Inc.
5.75%, 05/01/2025

    2,772,000        3,082,088  
MGM Resorts International             

4.75%, 10/15/2028

    4,127,000        4,034,143  

5.75%, 06/15/2025

    3,379,000        3,511,034  

NCL Corp., Ltd.
3.63%, 12/15/2024 (A)

    3,416,000        2,357,040  
Scientific Games International, Inc.             

7.00%, 05/15/2028 (A)

    699,000        694,324  

7.25%, 11/15/2029 (A)

    796,000        789,568  

8.25%, 03/15/2026 (A)

    3,200,000        3,246,048  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (continued)  

Viking Cruises, Ltd.
5.88%, 09/15/2027 (A)

    $   4,525,000        $   3,529,500  
    

 

 

 
       29,983,870  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 0.3%  

Century Communities, Inc.
6.75%, 06/01/2027

    1,319,000        1,404,735  

D.R. Horton, Inc.
4.38%, 09/15/2022

    2,438,000        2,583,675  

KB Home
7.63%, 05/15/2023

    795,000        874,500  
    

 

 

 
       4,862,910  
    

 

 

 
Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers - 0.1%  

Calpine Corp.
5.25%, 06/01/2026 (A)

    1,250,000        1,283,900  
    

 

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates - 0.2%  

Carlisle Cos., Inc.
3.75%, 12/01/2027

    2,784,000        3,129,586  

General Electric Co.
Fixed until 01/21/2021 (D),
5.00% (B)

    1,442,000        1,168,020  
    

 

 

 
       4,297,606  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 1.3%  
American International Group, Inc.             

4.20%, 04/01/2028

    2,544,000        2,961,729  

4.25%, 03/15/2029

    2,031,000        2,398,238  

Brown & Brown, Inc.
2.38%, 03/15/2031

    4,912,000        4,933,538  

CNA Financial Corp.
2.05%, 08/15/2030

    3,005,000        3,008,671  

Markel Corp.
5.00%, 05/20/2049

    1,790,000        2,384,880  

Pacific LifeCorp
3.35%, 09/15/2050 (A)

    1,420,000        1,453,207  

Prudential Financial, Inc.
Fixed until 07/01/2030,
3.70% (B), 10/01/2050 (C)

    1,788,000        1,828,230  

Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.
3.90%, 05/15/2029

    5,000,000        5,690,929  
    

 

 

 
       24,659,422  
    

 

 

 
Interactive Media & Services - 0.4%  

Alphabet, Inc.
1.10%, 08/15/2030

    2,915,000        2,847,975  

Baidu, Inc.
4.38%, 05/14/2024

    2,436,000        2,670,733  

Tencent Holdings, Ltd.
3.28%, 04/11/2024 (A)

    1,686,000        1,791,823  
    

 

 

 
       7,310,531  
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 0.1%  

Expedia Group, Inc.
3.80%, 02/15/2028

    1,761,000        1,770,043  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 0.2%  

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. 3.75%, 05/21/2029 (C)

    760,000        875,777  

Fiserv, Inc.
3.50%, 07/01/2029

    1,443,000        1,619,897  

Gartner, Inc.
4.50%, 07/01/2028 (A)

    413,000        431,155  
    

 

 

 
       2,926,829  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Leisure Products - 0.1%  
Mattel, Inc.             

5.88%, 12/15/2027 (A)

    $   360,000        $   391,212  

6.75%, 12/31/2025 (A) (C)

    1,500,000        1,577,625  
    

 

 

 
       1,968,837  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 0.1%  

Xylem, Inc.
1.95%, 01/30/2028

    1,517,000        1,567,472  
    

 

 

 
Marine - 0.1%  

MV24 Capital BV
6.75%, 06/01/2034 (A)

    2,901,042        2,918,477  
    

 

 

 
Media - 1.7%  

Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital
5.13%, 07/01/2049

    4,520,000        5,284,252  

Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
9.25%, 02/15/2024

    1,055,000        912,965  

Comcast Corp.
4.15%, 10/15/2028

    3,714,000        4,416,913  
CSC Holdings LLC             

4.63%, 12/01/2030 (A)

    1,217,000        1,216,976  

6.75%, 11/15/2021

    1,315,000        1,374,175  
Diamond Sports Group LLC / Diamond
Sports Finance Co.
            

5.38%, 08/15/2026 (A)

    1,040,000        607,750  

6.63%, 08/15/2027 (A) (C)

    690,000        275,414  
DISH DBS Corp.             

5.00%, 03/15/2023

    1,500,000        1,511,280  

5.88%, 07/15/2022

    7,490,000        7,714,700  

6.75%, 06/01/2021

    900,000        918,000  

Gray Television, Inc.
4.75%, 10/15/2030 (A)

    3,090,000        3,043,650  

Univision Communications, Inc.
6.63%, 06/01/2027 (A)

    725,000        733,156  

ViacomCBS, Inc.
4.20%, 05/19/2032

    1,611,000        1,853,483  

Ziggo BV
5.50%, 01/15/2027 (A)

    2,473,000        2,565,737  
    

 

 

 
       32,428,451  
    

 

 

 
Metals & Mining - 0.2%  

Teck Resources, Ltd.
6.25%, 07/15/2041

    3,073,000        3,514,115  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 0.4%  
Black Hills Corp.             

3.05%, 10/15/2029

    1,868,000        2,020,523  

3.15%, 01/15/2027

    1,874,000        2,018,675  

4.25%, 11/30/2023

    2,854,000        3,117,262  
    

 

 

 
       7,156,460  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 3.2%  

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP
3.40%, 02/15/2031

    1,514,000        1,455,940  

Cheniere Energy Partners, LP
4.50%, 10/01/2029

    1,735,000        1,768,867  

Citgo Holding, Inc.
9.25%, 08/01/2024 (A)

    700,000        586,250  

Energy Transfer Operating, LP
6.00%, 06/15/2048

    5,423,000        5,555,246  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (continued)  

EnLink Midstream Partners, LP
5.05%, 04/01/2045

    $   1,095,000        $   689,850  

EQM Midstream Partners, LP
6.50%, 07/15/2048

    2,310,000        2,194,500  

Exxon Mobil Corp.
3.04%, 03/01/2026

    3,584,000        3,949,594  

Lukoil International Finance BV
6.66%, 06/07/2022 (A)

    1,000,000        1,077,060  

Marathon Petroleum Corp.
4.50%, 05/01/2023

    3,182,000        3,424,336  

Noble Energy, Inc.
3.25%, 10/15/2029

    2,562,000        2,834,880  
NuStar Logistics, LP             

5.63%, 04/28/2027

    2,000,000        1,960,000  

5.75%, 10/01/2025

    950,000        956,489  

6.00%, 06/01/2026

    350,000        345,625  
Occidental Petroleum Corp.             

4.30%, 08/15/2039

    938,000        637,840  

5.55%, 03/15/2026

    5,870,000        5,106,900  

ONEOK Partners, LP
4.90%, 03/15/2025

    1,134,000        1,238,143  
Petroleos Mexicanos             

6.50%, 01/23/2029

    4,757,000        4,242,768  

6.84%, 01/23/2030

    3,538,000        3,162,972  

6.88%, 10/16/2025 (A) (C)

    2,440,000        2,411,940  

7.69%, 01/23/2050

    1,593,000        1,323,672  

Plains All American Pipeline, LP / PAA Finance Corp.
3.55%, 12/15/2029

    1,710,000        1,639,727  

Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC
6.25%, 03/15/2022

    5,853,000        6,185,307  

Targa Resources Partners, LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp.
5.13%, 02/01/2025

    6,000,000        6,015,000  

YPF SA
8.50%, 07/28/2025 (A)

    2,242,000        1,311,570  
    

 

 

 
       60,074,476  
    

 

 

 
Paper & Forest Products - 0.1%  

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion SA
5.50%, 04/30/2049 (A) (C)

    1,560,000        1,756,950  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 1.5%  
AstraZeneca PLC             

2.38%, 06/12/2022

    3,422,000        3,524,586  

4.00%, 01/17/2029

    3,989,000        4,761,828  
Bausch Health Cos., Inc.             

5.25%, 01/30/2030 (A)

    3,400,000        3,357,670  

5.88%, 05/15/2023 (A)

    74,000        73,815  

6.13%, 04/15/2025 (A)

    2,000,000        2,053,500  

6.25%, 02/15/2029 (A)

    2,770,000        2,854,651  

7.00%, 01/15/2028 (A)

    617,000        652,478  

Bayer US Finance II LLC
4.38%, 12/15/2028 (A)

    2,041,000        2,353,355  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.
3.20%, 06/15/2026

    807,000        903,344  

Merck & Co., Inc.
3.40%, 03/07/2029

    1,505,000        1,738,121  

Royalty Pharma PLC
2.20%, 09/02/2030 (A)

    2,746,000        2,702,737  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Pharmaceuticals (continued)  

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
5.00%, 11/26/2028

    $   1,170,000        $   1,442,856  

Upjohn, Inc.
2.30%, 06/22/2027 (A)

    1,187,000        1,227,812  

Zoetis, Inc.
2.00%, 05/15/2030

    1,486,000        1,523,368  
    

 

 

 
       29,170,121  
    

 

 

 
Professional Services - 0.1%  

Equifax, Inc.
2.60%, 12/01/2024

    1,680,000        1,787,690  
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - 0.6%  
Avolon Holdings Funding, Ltd.             

4.38%, 05/01/2026 (A)

    3,369,000        3,267,584  

5.50%, 01/15/2026 (A)

    4,641,000        4,740,513  

CSX Corp.
3.80%, 04/15/2050

    1,687,000        1,986,167  

Hertz Corp.
5.50%, 10/15/2024 (A) (H)

    3,599,000        1,430,602  
    

 

 

 
       11,424,866  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 1.6%  

KLA Corp.
4.10%, 03/15/2029

    2,500,000        2,963,739  
Lam Research Corp.             

1.90%, 06/15/2030

    3,264,000        3,357,007  

3.75%, 03/15/2026

    1,658,000        1,903,784  

Micron Technology, Inc.
4.64%, 02/06/2024

    2,335,000        2,597,814  

NVIDIA Corp.
2.85%, 04/01/2030

    2,123,000        2,352,446  

NXP BV / NXP Funding LLC / NXP USA, Inc.
3.40%, 05/01/2030 (A)

    1,035,000        1,136,727  

QUALCOMM, Inc.
3.25%, 05/20/2027 - 05/20/2050

    4,747,000        5,248,647  

Sensata Technologies, Inc., Co.
4.38%, 02/15/2030 (A)

    1,498,000        1,565,410  

TSMC Global, Ltd.
1.38%, 09/28/2030 (A)

    6,595,000        6,446,125  

Xilinx, Inc.
2.38%, 06/01/2030

    2,274,000        2,320,403  
    

 

 

 
       29,892,102  
    

 

 

 
Software - 0.3%  

Adobe, Inc.
2.15%, 02/01/2027

    2,095,000        2,230,987  

Infor, Inc.
1.75%, 07/15/2025 (A)

    2,364,000        2,430,842  

Intuit, Inc.
1.35%, 07/15/2027

    1,657,000        1,668,858  
    

 

 

 
       6,330,687  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 1.2%  

Apple, Inc.
2.85%, 02/23/2023

    4,505,000        4,744,711  

Dell International LLC / EMC Corp.
6.02%, 06/15/2026 (A)

    4,652,000        5,514,692  

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.
4.45%, 10/02/2023

    1,938,000        2,139,377  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals (continued)  
NCR Corp.             

5.00%, 10/01/2028 (A)

    $   695,000        $   688,050  

5.25%, 10/01/2030 (A)

    2,183,000        2,161,170  

8.13%, 04/15/2025 (A) (C)

    277,000        304,700  

Seagate HDD Cayman
4.13%, 01/15/2031 (A)

    402,000        433,260  

Western Digital Corp.
4.75%, 02/15/2026 (C)

    6,235,000        6,715,407  
    

 

 

 
       22,701,367  
    

 

 

 
Tobacco - 0.7%  

Altria Group, Inc.
3.40%, 05/06/2030

    2,629,000        2,856,470  
BAT Capital Corp.             

2.26%, 03/25/2028

    5,410,000        5,393,864  

4.76%, 09/06/2049

    2,713,000        2,938,776  

4.91%, 04/02/2030

    1,903,000        2,218,075  

Reynolds American, Inc.
7.25%, 06/15/2037

    439,000        576,566  
    

 

 

 
       13,983,751  
    

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors - 0.3%  
Air Lease Corp.             

2.25%, 01/15/2023

    4,416,000        4,440,318  

2.30%, 02/01/2025, MTN

    1,121,000        1,102,064  
    

 

 

 
       5,542,382  
    

 

 

 
Transportation Infrastructure - 0.2%  

Penske Truck Leasing Co., LP / PTL Finance Corp.
4.00%, 07/15/2025 (A)

    3,122,000        3,521,601  
    

 

 

 
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.9%  
Crown Castle Towers LLC             

3.22%, 05/15/2042 (A)

    3,545,000        3,581,642  

3.72%, 07/15/2043 (A)

    371,000        388,966  
Sprint Corp.             

7.25%, 09/15/2021

    2,450,000        2,551,871  

7.88%, 09/15/2023

    7,245,000        8,259,300  

T-Mobile USA, Inc.
3.88%, 04/15/2030 (A)

    2,439,000        2,739,875  
    

 

 

 
       17,521,654  
    

 

 

 

Total Corporate Debt Securities
(Cost $902,851,729)

 

     927,540,428  
    

 

 

 
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 0.8%  
Colombia - 0.1%  

Colombia Government International Bond
4.50%, 01/28/2026 (C)

    1,300,000        1,439,763  
    

 

 

 
Costa Rica - 0.2%  

Costa Rica Government International Bond 7.00%, 04/04/2044 (A)

    4,350,000        3,403,875  
    

 

 

 
Dominican Republic - 0.1%  

Dominican Republic International Bond
5.50%, 01/27/2025 (E)

    1,122,000        1,198,857  
    

 

 

 
Ecuador - 0.1%  
Ecuador Government International Bond             

Zero Coupon, 07/31/2030 (A)

    119,808        54,514  

0.50% (I), 07/31/2030 - 07/31/2040 (A)

    1,749,696        976,534  
    

 

 

 
       1,031,048  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Indonesia - 0.2%  

Indonesia Government International Bond 4.75%, 01/08/2026 (A)

    $   2,780,000        $   3,214,264  
    

 

 

 
Mongolia - 0.0% (J)  

Mongolia Government International Bond
5.63%, 05/01/2023 (A)

    470,000        488,213  
    

 

 

 
Qatar - 0.1%  

Qatar Government International Bond
3.88%, 04/23/2023 (A)

    2,657,000        2,849,632  
    

 

 

 
Saudi Arabia - 0.0% (J)  

Saudi Government International Bond
2.38%, 10/26/2021 (A)

    560,000        568,333  
    

 

 

 

Total Foreign Government Obligations
(Cost $14,748,115)

 

     14,193,985  
    

 

 

 
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS - 0.8%  
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.5%  

Spin Holdco, Inc.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
4.25% (B), 11/14/2022 (G)

    10,609,084        10,312,030  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Consumer Services - 0.2%  
Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc.             

1st Lien Term Loan,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
3.40% (B), 05/01/2025

    2,846,435        2,745,030  

Term Loan,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
4.75% (B), 05/01/2025

    324,340        317,854  
    

 

 

 
       3,062,884  
    

 

 

 
Media - 0.1%  
AVSC Holding Corp.             

1st Lien Term Loan,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
6-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
4.25% (B), 03/03/2025

    441,316        337,386  

Term Loan B,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 4.50%,
6-Month LIBOR + 4.50%,
5.50% (B), 10/15/2026

    2,977,500        2,277,787  
    

 

 

 
       2,615,173  
    

 

 

 

Total Loan Assignments
(Cost $17,043,463)

 

     15,990,087  
    

 

 

 
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 14.2%  

20 Times Square Trust
Series 2018-20TS, Class C,
3.10% (B), 05/15/2035 (A)

    2,400,000        2,328,052  

280 Park Avenue Mortgage Trust
Series 2017-280P, Class D,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.54%,
1.68% (B), 09/15/2034 (A)

    3,000,000        2,906,067  

AFN LLC
Series 2019-1A, Class A1,
3.78%, 05/20/2049 (A)

    8,310,575        8,386,798  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  
Alternative Loan Trust             

Series 2005-14, Class 2A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.21%,
0.36% (B), 05/25/2035

    $   679,912        $   629,328  

Series 2005-14, Class 4A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.22%,
0.37% (B), 05/25/2035

    1,282,124        1,158,757  

Series 2006-OC1, Class 2A3A,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.32%,
0.47% (B), 03/25/2036

    1,341,690        1,176,940  

American Home Mortgage Assets Trust
Series 2007-2, Class A1,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.13%,
0.27% (B), 03/25/2047

    464,407        436,481  

Arroyo Mortgage Trust
Series 2018-1, Class A1,
3.76% (B), 04/25/2048 (A)

    922,513        932,573  

Ashford Hospitality Trust
Series 2018-ASHF, Class D,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.10%,
2.25% (B), 04/15/2035 (A)

    3,988,000        3,630,743  

Austin Fairmont Hotel Trust
Series 2019-FAIR, Class D,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.80%,
1.95% (B), 09/15/2032 (A)

    5,000,000        4,567,637  
BAMLL Commercial Mortgage Securities
Trust
            

Series 2019-BPR, Class BNM,

    

3.47%, 11/05/2032 (A)

    5,000,000        4,484,536  

Series 2019-BPR, Class CNM,

    

3.72% (B), 11/05/2032 (A)

    3,970,000        3,193,043  

Banc of America Funding Trust
Series 2007-3, Class TA2,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.18%,
0.33% (B), 04/25/2037

    274,538        242,863  

BB-UBS Trust
Series 2012-TFT, Class C,
3.47% (B), 06/05/2030 (A)

    2,345,000        1,325,174  
BBCMS Mortgage Trust             

Series 2017-DELC, Class C,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.20%,
1.35% (B), 08/15/2036 (A)

    2,339,000        2,177,631  

Series 2017-DELC, Class D,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.70%,
1.85% (B), 08/15/2036 (A)

    2,130,000        1,948,899  

Series 2017-DELC, Class E,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
2.65% (B), 08/15/2036 (A)

    1,890,000        1,698,099  

Series 2018-TALL, Class C,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.12%,
1.27% (B), 03/15/2037 (A)

    7,065,000        6,570,314  

Series 2018-TALL, Class E,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.44%,
2.59% (B), 03/15/2037 (A)

    2,570,000        2,382,824  

BBCMS Trust
Series 2015-MSQ, Class B,
3.89%, 09/15/2032 (A)

    1,300,000        1,339,032  
     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

BHMS Trust
Series 2018-ATLS, Class C,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.90%,
2.05% (B), 07/15/2035 (A)

    $   4,065,000        $   3,704,120  
BX Commercial Mortgage Trust             

Series 2019-XL, Class D,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.45%,
1.60% (B), 10/15/2036 (A)

    6,108,731        6,074,389  

Series 2020-VKNG, Class D,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.70%,
1.85% (B), 10/15/2037 (A)

    4,300,000        4,294,843  

BX Trust
Series 2018-GW, Class C,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.22%,
1.37% (B), 05/15/2035 (A)

    1,900,000        1,764,333  

BXP Trust
Series 2017-CQHP, Class D,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
2.15% (B), 11/15/2034 (A)

    1,825,000        1,550,221  

CGMS Commercial Mortgage Trust
Series 2017-MDRB, Class B,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.75%,
1.90% (B), 07/15/2030 (A)

    2,200,000        2,093,390  
CHL Mortgage Pass-Through Trust             

Series 2005-11, Class 4A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.27%,
0.42% (B), 04/25/2035

    147,537        146,120  

Series 2006-3, Class 3A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.25%,
0.40% (B), 02/25/2036

    249,367        224,293  
CHT Mortgage Trust             

Series 2017-CSMO, Class C,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.50%,
1.65% (B), 11/15/2036 (A)

    9,000,000        8,571,102  

Series 2017-CSMO, Class D,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
2.40% (B), 11/15/2036 (A)

    5,750,000        5,454,643  

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust
Series 2019-PRM, Class C,
3.90%, 05/10/2036 (A)

    2,380,000        2,464,710  
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust             

Series 2014-A, Class A,

    

4.00% (B), 01/25/2035 (A)

    76,252        80,067  

Series 2015-A, Class A1,

    

3.50% (B), 06/25/2058 (A)

    80,278        82,331  

Series 2015-PS1, Class A1,

    

3.75% (B), 09/25/2042 (A)

    861,688        885,829  

Colony Trust
Series 2019-IKPR, Class C,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.68%,
1.82% (B), 11/15/2038 (A)

    5,700,000        5,196,976  
Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through
Certificates Trust
            

Series 2012-LTRT, Class A2,

    

3.40%, 10/05/2030 (A)

    2,225,000        1,902,158  

Series 2012-LTRT, Class B,

    

3.80%, 10/05/2030 (A)

    1,175,000        948,411  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

CORE Mortgage Trust
Series 2019-CORE, Class C,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.30%,
1.45% (B), 12/15/2031 (A)

    $   7,369,000        $   7,214,598  
CSMC Trust             

Series 2014-11R, Class 17A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.15%,
0.30% (B), 12/27/2036 (A)

    571,084        560,437  

Series 2020-RPL4, Class A1,

    

2.00%, 01/25/2060 (A)

    11,599,000        11,929,235  

Fontainebleau Miami Beach Trust
Series 2019-FBLU, Class D,
3.96% (B), 12/10/2036 (A)

    7,902,000        7,588,748  
GS Mortgage Securities Corp. Trust             

Series 2017-SLP, Class B,

    

3.77%, 10/10/2032 (A)

    5,242,000        5,306,800  

Series 2019-SOHO, Class C,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.30%,
1.45% (B), 06/15/2036 (A)

    8,200,000        7,887,162  

Series 2020-UPTN, Class C,

    

3.25%, 02/10/2037 (A)

    6,318,000        6,210,976  

GS Mortgage Securities Trust
Series 2013-G1, Class A2,
3.56% (B), 04/10/2031 (A)

    2,000,000        1,977,442  
GSCG Trust             

Series 2019-600C, Class B,

    

3.16%, 09/06/2034 (A)

    1,660,000        1,669,637  

Series 2019-600C, Class C,

    

3.46%, 09/06/2034 (A)

    4,480,000        4,435,027  

GSR Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2007-OA1, Class 2A1,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.13%,
0.27% (B), 05/25/2037

    200,550        121,518  

HPLY Trust
Series 2019-HIT, Class C,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.60%,
1.75% (B), 11/15/2036 (A)

    2,912,454        2,742,719  

ILPT Trust
Series 2019-SURF, Class C,
4.29% (B), 02/11/2041 (A)

    1,930,000        1,981,344  

IndyMac INDX Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2007-AR15, Class 2A1,
3.32% (B), 08/25/2037

    763,447        637,011  

InTown Hotel Portfolio Trust
Series 2018-STAY, Class C,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.25%,
1.40% (B), 01/15/2033 (A)

    3,835,000        3,700,749  
JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage
Securities Trust
            

Series 2014-DSTY, Class C,

    

3.80% (B), 06/10/2027 (A)

    2,000,000        306,475  

Series 2020-NNN, Class CFX,

    

3.27%, 01/16/2037 (A)

    2,675,000        2,633,898  

Series 2020-NNN, Class DFL,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.55%,
1.70% (B), 01/16/2037 (A)

    3,000,000        2,823,016  

MBRT
Series 2019-MBR, Class D,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.70%,
1.85% (B), 11/15/2036 (A)

    3,033,000        2,857,800  
     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust
Series 2006-A1, Class 1A1,
3.53% (B), 03/25/2036

    $   1,109,999        $   853,811  

MetLife Securitization Trust
Series 2019-1A, Class A1A,
3.75% (B), 04/25/2058 (A)

    1,287,939        1,378,176  

Mill City Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2019-1, Class A1,
3.25% (B), 10/25/2069 (A)

    8,102,924        8,525,950  

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust
Series 2018-SUN, Class C,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.65%,
1.80% (B), 07/15/2035 (A)

    2,015,000        1,871,179  

Morgan Stanley Resecuritization Trust
Series 2014-R4, Class 4A,
2.84% (B), 11/21/2035 (A)

    507,838        507,009  
MSCG Trust             

Series 2018-SELF, Class C,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.18%,
1.33% (B), 10/15/2037 (A)

    1,375,000        1,354,384  

Series 2018-SELF, Class D,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.65%,
1.80% (B), 10/15/2037 (A)

    5,710,000        5,588,995  
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust             

Series 2016-2A, Class A1,

    

3.75% (B), 11/26/2035 (A)

    643,673        694,154  

Series 2017-1A, Class A1,

    

4.00% (B), 02/25/2057 (A)

    1,912,290        2,068,455  

Series 2017-2A, Class A3,

    

4.00% (B), 03/25/2057 (A)

    10,629,348        11,449,534  

Series 2017-3A, Class A1,

    

4.00% (B), 04/25/2057 (A)

    1,032,635        1,113,838  

Series 2018-2A, Class A1,

    

4.50% (B), 02/25/2058 (A)

    745,466        811,855  

Series 2018-RPL1, Class A1,

    

3.50% (B), 12/25/2057 (A)

    4,653,217        4,907,161  

Series 2019-2A, Class A1,

    

4.25% (B), 12/25/2057 (A)

    2,806,045        3,015,563  

Series 2019-3A, Class A1A,

    

3.75% (B), 11/25/2058 (A)

    7,312,510        7,798,581  

Series 2019-4A, Class A1B,

    

3.50% (B), 12/25/2058 (A)

    5,007,400        5,302,533  

Series 2019-5A, Class A1B,

    

3.50% (B), 08/25/2059 (A)

    8,184,641        8,564,175  

Series 2019-6A, Class A1B,

    

3.50% (B), 09/25/2059 (A)

    6,586,453        6,946,881  

Series 2019-RPL2, Class A1,

    

3.25% (B), 02/25/2059 (A)

    4,713,908        5,028,597  
RALI Trust             

Series 2006-QO1, Class 3A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.27%,
0.42% (B), 02/25/2046

    3,369,967        2,182,119  

Series 2006-QO2, Class A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.22%,
0.37% (B), 02/25/2046

    93,708        26,193  

Series 2007-QH5, Class AI1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.21%,
0.36% (B), 06/25/2037

    206,776        198,023  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

Residential Asset Securitization Trust
Series 2004-A4, Class A11,
5.50%, 08/25/2034

    $   1,815,465        $   1,903,157  

Tharaldson Hotel Portfolio Trust
Series 2018-THL, Class C,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.35%,
1.49% (B), 11/11/2034 (A)

    1,405,489        1,293,018  

Towd Point Mortgage Trust
Series 2019-4, Class A1,
2.90% (B), 10/25/2059 (A)

    11,039,811        11,702,437  
VNDO Mortgage Trust             

Series 2012-6AVE, Class E,

    

3.34% (B), 11/15/2030 (A)

    4,000,000        3,866,611  

Series 2013-PENN, Class D,

    

3.95% (B), 12/13/2029 (A)

    1,900,000        1,884,512  
    

 

 

 

Total Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $278,649,703)

 

     270,375,220  
    

 

 

 
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATION - 0.1%  
California - 0.1%  

State of California, General Obligation Unlimited,
7.30%, 10/01/2039

    1,400,000        2,262,512  
    

 

 

 

Total Municipal Government Obligation
(Cost $1,975,401)

 

     2,262,512  
    

 

 

 
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS - 4.7%  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Interest Only STRIPS
5.00%, 08/01/2035

    693,012        137,862  
Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security             

2.50%, TBA (G)

    32,408,000        33,771,415  

3.00%, TBA (G)

    26,743,000        27,950,795  

3.50%, TBA (G)

    26,276,000        27,747,353  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Agency Obligations
(Cost $90,608,029)

 

     89,607,425  
    

 

 

 
U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 15.5%  
U.S. Treasury - 14.9%  
U.S. Treasury Bond             

1.25%, 05/15/2050 (C)

    20,450,000        18,577,547  

2.00%, 02/15/2050

    10,116,000        11,012,214  

2.25%, 08/15/2046 - 08/15/2049

    25,000,900        28,641,822  

2.50%, 05/15/2046

    9,450,000        11,327,080  

2.75%, 08/15/2042 - 08/15/2047 (C)

    25,981,000        32,486,605  

2.75%, 11/15/2047

    12,316,000        15,501,803  

2.88%, 11/15/2046 (C)

    5,220,000        6,694,038  

2.88%, 05/15/2049

    13,944,200        18,048,479  

3.00%, 08/15/2048 - 02/15/2049

    11,481,000        15,160,868  

3.13%, 05/15/2048

    8,143,000        10,964,740  

3.50%, 02/15/2039

    6,104,000        8,352,227  

4.50%, 02/15/2036 (C)

    10,697,000        15,814,846  

6.25%, 05/15/2030 (C)

    11,598,000        17,432,791  
U.S. Treasury Note             

0.25%, 05/31/2025

    19,797,300        19,716,100  

0.50%, 03/31/2025 (C)

    3,086,000        3,109,265  

0.63%, 05/15/2030

    12,451,300        12,208,111  

1.50%, 02/15/2030

    27,438,000        29,127,152  

1.63%, 08/15/2029 (C)

    3,452,000        3,701,596  

2.88%, 10/31/2023

    5,557,700        6,001,448  
    

 

 

 
       283,878,732  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities - 0.6%  

U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bond
2.50%, 01/15/2029

    $   8,438,447        $   10,898,122  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Obligations
(Cost $268,165,217)

 

     294,776,854  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCK - 0.1%  
Building Products - 0.1%  

AMH New Finance, Inc. (K) (L) (M)

    316,065        1,684,626  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stock
(Cost $1,684,626)

 

     1,684,626  
    

 

 

 
PREFERRED STOCK - 0.1%  
Banks - 0.1%  

GMAC Capital Trust I,
Series 2, 3-Month LIBOR + 5.79%,
6.07% (B)

    74,000        1,904,760  
    

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stock
(Cost $1,890,827)

 

     1,904,760  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
COMMERCIAL PAPER - 3.5%  
Banks - 0.7%  

HSBC Bank PLC
0.20% (N), 01/07/2021

    $  3,000,000        2,998,735  
Manhattan Asset Funding Co. LLC             

0.16% (N), 12/01/2020

    3,000,000        2,999,595  

0.20% (N), 02/03/2021

    1,937,000        1,935,957  

Sumitomo Mitsui Brokerage Corp.
0.21% (N), 02/11/2021

    5,163,000        5,160,255  
    

 

 

 
       13,094,542  
    

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.0% (J)  

Charta LLC
0.17% (N), 01/15/2021

    500,000        499,818  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 2.8%  

Anglesea Funding PLC
0.22% (N), 11/04/2020

    9,700,000        9,699,838  

Gotham Funding Corp.
0.17% (N), 11/10/2020

    9,400,000        9,399,699  
Lexington Parker Capital Co. LLC             

0.20% (N), 01/20/2021

    500,000        499,781  

0.22% (N), 11/09/2020

    5,200,000        5,199,815  

Mont Blanc Capital Corp.
0.17% (N), 11/20/2020

    17,000,000        16,998,473  

Ridgefield Funding Co.
0.20% (N), 11/17/2020

    11,000,000        10,999,219  

Sheffield Receivable
0.17% (N), 12/01/2020

    1,050,000        1,049,858  
    

 

 

 
       53,846,683  
    

 

 

 

Total Commercial Paper
(Cost $67,440,590)

 

     67,441,043  
    

 

 

 
SHORT-TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 1.2%  
U.S. Treasury Bill             

0.09% (N), 12/31/2020

    17,680,000        17,677,320  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
SHORT-TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
U.S. Treasury Bill (continued)             

0.11% (N), 12/10/2020

    $   2,240,000        $   2,239,787  

0.15% (N), 12/31/2020

    3,700,000        3,699,439  
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term U.S. Government Obligations
(Cost $23,616,184)

 

     23,616,546  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 1.0%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 1.0%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 0.09% (N)

    18,111,870        18,111,870  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $18,111,870)

 

     18,111,870  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 0.9%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 0.00% (N), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $17,855,620 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 2.75%, due 11/15/2023, and with a value of $18,212,755.

    $  17,855,620        $   17,855,620  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $17,855,620)

 

     17,855,620  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $1,957,483,646)

 

     2,001,435,998  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (5.2)%

 

     (99,389,502
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  1,902,046,496  
    

 

 

 
 

 

FUTURES CONTRACTS:

 

Long Futures Contracts  
Description   Number of
Contracts
     Expiration
Date
     Notional
Amount
     Value      Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
Depreciation
 

U.S. Treasury Ultra Bond

    1        12/21/2020        $  219,042        $  215,000        $  —        $  (4,042

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (O)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs (P)
     Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Asset-Backed Securities

   $     $ 256,075,022      $      $ 256,075,022  

Corporate Debt Securities

           927,540,428               927,540,428  

Foreign Government Obligations

           14,193,985               14,193,985  

Loan Assignments

           15,990,087               15,990,087  

Mortgage-Backed Securities

           270,375,220               270,375,220  

Municipal Government Obligation

           2,262,512               2,262,512  

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

           89,607,425               89,607,425  

U.S. Government Obligations

           294,776,854               294,776,854  

Common Stock

                  1,684,626        1,684,626  

Preferred Stock

     1,904,760                     1,904,760  

Commercial Paper

           67,441,043               67,441,043  

Short-Term U.S. Government Obligations

           23,616,546               23,616,546  

Other Investment Company

     18,111,870                     18,111,870  

Repurchase Agreement

           17,855,620               17,855,620  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 20,016,630     $ 1,979,734,742      $ 1,684,626      $ 2,001,435,998  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
LIABILITIES  

Other Financial Instruments

 

Futures Contracts (Q)

   $ (4,042   $      $      $ (4,042
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Other Financial Instruments

   $ (4,042   $      $      $ (4,042
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2020

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Securities are exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Securities may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2020, the total value of 144A securities is $874,114,739, representing 46.0% of the Fund’s net assets.
(B)    Floating or variable rate securities. The rates disclosed are as of October 31, 2020. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated within the description. Variable rate securities with a floor or ceiling feature are disclosed at the inherent rate, where applicable. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread, but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions; these securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in the description.
(C)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $97,127,837, collateralized by cash collateral of $18,111,870 and non-cash collateral, such as U.S. government securities and irrevocable letters of credit, of $80,993,774. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(D)    Perpetual maturity. The date displayed is the next call date.
(E)    Securities are exempt from registration under Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts from registration securities offered and sold outside the United States. Securities may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933. At October 31, 2020, the total value of Regulation S securities is $3,890,345, representing 0.2% of the Fund’s net assets.
(F)    Restricted security. At October 31, 2020, the value of such security held by the Fund is as follows:

 

Investments   Description  
Acquisition
Date
    Acquisition
Cost
    Value     Value as
Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Corporate Debt Securities

 

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC / Reynolds Group Issuer Lu
5.13%, 07/15/2023

    03/17/2020     $   240,625     $   253,125       0.0 %(J) 

 

(G)    When-issued, delayed-delivery and/or forward commitment (including TBAs) securities. Securities to be settled and delivered after October 31, 2020. Securities may display a coupon rate of 0.00%, as the rate is to be determined at time of settlement.
(H)    Securities in default; partial receipt of interest payments and/or dividends declared at last payment date. At October 31, 2020, the total value of such securities is $1,442,545, representing 0.1% of the Fund’s net assets.
(I)    Step bond. Coupon rate changes in increments to maturity. The rate disclosed is as of October 31, 2020; the maturity date disclosed is the ultimate maturity date.
(J)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.
(K)    Fair valued as determined in good faith in accordance with procedures established by the Board. At October 31, 2020, the value of the security is $1,684,626, representing 0.1% of the Fund’s net assets.
(L)    Security is Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
(M)    Non-income producing security.
(N)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2020.
(O)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.
(P)    Level 3 securities were not considered significant to the Fund.
(Q)    Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

LIBOR    London Interbank Offered Rate
MTN    Medium Term Note
STRIPS    Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal of Securities
TBA    To Be Announced

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Capital Growth

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Large cap growth stocks advanced over the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020, with Consumer Discretionary and Information Technology as the best performing sectors in the Russell 1000® Growth index. Energy posted a double digit decline and hence was the greatest relative underperformer. Against this backdrop, our team continued to focus on bottom-up stock selection and the long-term outlook for companies owned in the Fund.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica Capital Growth (Class A) returned 89.28%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its benchmark, the Russell 1000® Growth Index, returned 29.22%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund outperformed its benchmark over this period due to favorable stock selection and sector allocation decisions.

Information Technology was by far the greatest contributor in the Fund, largely due to strong stock selection. Zoom Video Communications, Inc., which offers a proprietary cloud-based communications platform that connects users through frictionless video, voice, chat, and content sharing, was the top contributor in the sector and across the Fund. The company has experienced growing use of its products by both consumers and businesses as video-based communication has become mission critical during the COVID-19 pandemic. Shopify, Inc., Class A, (“Shopify”) which operates a cloud-based software and services platform that enables merchants to build an ecommerce presence, was the second greatest contributor across the Fund. Shopify has seen strong demand for its services, as a growing number of merchants of all sizes seek to build or expand their ecommerce capabilities at a time when the global health pandemic has resulted in a sharp reduction in consumer traffic to physical stores. Twilio, Inc., Class A, “(Twilio”) which provides a proprietary cloud communications platform allowing software developers to build voice and messaging capabilities into their applications, was the third greatest contributor in the Fund. Although the company was adversely impacted during the pandemic by weakness among some of its larger customers in the travel, hospitality, and transportation industries, this was more than offset by the positive impact of new and expanded use cases for Twilio’s product in applications addressing contactless delivery, distance learning, telehealth, and mass notifications. Within Information Technology the strength in these holdings was partly offset by weakness in software provider Workday, Inc. (no longer held in the Fund), which was the top detractor in the Fund.

Consumer discretionary and healthcare were also material contributors primarily due to favorable stock selection, while stock selection and sector allocations to consumer staples, energy, financials, industrials, real estate, and utilities all contributed to a lesser extent.

Our positions in social media platform Facebook, Inc. and media streaming platform Roku, Inc. detracted from relative performance during the fiscal year. Our positions in Facebook, Inc. and Roku, Inc. were eliminated during the first and second quarter of 2020 respectively.

Our stock selection decisions within materials detracted slightly, however this was more than offset by the favorable impact of a sector underweight position.

The Fund has a small derivatives investment, OTC puts on the Chinese Yuan. These puts are designed to provide a potential hedge to equities in the Fund that are exposed, directly or indirectly, to China.

During the fiscal year, the Fund utilized derivatives. These positions detracted from performance.

Dennis P. Lynch

Sam G. Chainani, CFA

Jason C. Yeung, CFA

David S. Cohen

Armistead B. Nash

Alexander T. Norton

Co-Portfolio Managers

Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Inc.

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     93.3

Repurchase Agreement

     7.6  

Other Investment Company

     2.5  

Over-the-Counter Foreign Exchange Options Purchased

     0.1  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (3.5

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

 

 

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Transamerica Capital Growth

 

 

(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Year or
Since Inception
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       78.85        25.39        20.26        11/13/2009  

Class A (NAV)

       89.28        26.81        20.94        11/13/2009  

Russell 1000® Growth Index (A)

       29.22        17.32        16.31           

Class C (POP)

       86.95        25.88        20.11        11/13/2009  

Class C (NAV)

       87.95        25.88        20.11        11/13/2009  

Class I (NAV)

       89.76        27.15        21.35        11/30/2009  

Class I2 (NAV)

       90.02        27.30        23.50        09/30/2011  

Class R6 (NAV)

       90.02        N/A          86.64        10/18/2019  

(A) The Russell 1000® Growth Index measures the performance of the large-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe, and is comprised of Russell 1000® Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The Russell 1000® Index measures the performance of the large-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for Class A shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges on Class I and I2 shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Returns on growth stocks may not move in tandem with return on other categories of stocks or the market as a whole. Growth stocks may be particularly susceptible to larger price swings or to adverse developments. Growth stocks as a group may be out of favor and underperform the overall equity market for a long period of time, for example, while the market favors “value” stocks.

Russell® and other service marks and trademarks related to the Russell indexes are trademarks of the London Stock Exchange Group companies.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 93.3%  
Biotechnology - 0.8%  

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (A)

    120,675        $  14,839,405  

Exact Sciences Corp. (A)

    8,768        1,085,741  

Moderna, Inc. (A)

    227,965        15,380,799  
    

 

 

 
       31,305,945  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 0.1%  

S&P Global, Inc.

    10,224        3,299,592  
    

 

 

 
Entertainment - 5.7%  

Netflix, Inc. (A)

    97,690        46,475,040  

Spotify Technology SA (A)

    769,420        184,576,164  
    

 

 

 
       231,051,204  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 6.5%  

Danaher Corp.

    13,263        3,044,389  

DexCom, Inc. (A)

    235,303        75,198,133  

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (A)

    282,494        188,446,097  
    

 

 

 
       266,688,619  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 1.4%  

Guardant Health, Inc. (A)

    540,795        57,681,195  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Technology - 5.3%  

Livongo Health, Inc. (A) (B) (C)

    157,996        20,165,712  

Veeva Systems, Inc., Class A (A)

    729,050        196,879,952  
    

 

 

 
       217,045,664  
    

 

 

 
Interactive Media & Services - 10.1%  

Pinterest, Inc., Class A (A)

    956,668        56,395,579  

Snap, Inc., Class A (A)

    3,809,134        150,041,788  

Twitter, Inc. (A)

    3,496,278        144,606,058  

Zillow Group, Inc., Class C (A) (B)

    708,267        62,766,621  
    

 

 

 
       413,810,046  
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 8.9%  

Amazon.com, Inc. (A)

    70,514        214,091,081  

Chewy, Inc., Class A (A) (B)

    939,331        57,862,790  

Wayfair, Inc., Class A (A) (B)

    368,546        91,410,464  
    

 

 

 
       363,364,335  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 22.8%  

Adyen NV (A) (D)

    34,091        57,298,215  

Fastly, Inc., Class A (A) (B)

    660,540        41,950,896  

MongoDB, Inc. (A)

    179,556        41,023,159  

Okta, Inc. (A)

    514,923        108,046,293  

Shopify, Inc., Class A (A)

    251,256        232,519,840  

Snowflake, Inc., Class A (A) (B)

    357,755        89,445,905  

Square, Inc., Class A (A)

    1,678,148        259,911,562  

Twilio, Inc., Class A (A)

    364,725        101,747,333  
    

 

 

 
       931,943,203  
    

 

 

 
Leisure Products - 0.0% (E)  

Peloton Interactive, Inc., Class A (A)

    13,933        1,535,556  
    

 

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 3.2%  

10X Genomics, Inc., Class A (A)

    474,169        64,913,736  

Illumina, Inc. (A)

    222,549        65,140,092  
    

 

 

 
       130,053,828  
    

 

 

 
Metals & Mining - 0.1%  

Royal Gold, Inc.

    46,553        5,530,962  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 0.1%  

Texas Pacific Land Trust (B)

    12,270        5,526,531  
    

 

 

 
Personal Products - 0.1%  

Estee Lauder Cos., Inc., Class A

    18,207          3,999,350  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Pharmaceuticals - 0.3%  

Royalty Pharma PLC, Class A

    299,903        $   11,006,440  
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - 3.6%  

Uber Technologies, Inc. (A)

    4,382,337        146,413,879  

Union Pacific Corp.

    12,775        2,263,602  
    

 

 

 
       148,677,481  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 1.6%  

NVIDIA Corp.

    126,700        63,522,312  
    

 

 

 
Software - 19.3%  

Cloudflare, Inc., Class A (A)

    829,512        43,109,739  

Coupa Software, Inc. (A)

    379,144        101,496,849  

Datadog, Inc., Class A (A)

    637,800        57,880,350  

Slack Technologies, Inc., Class A (A) (B)

    4,274,157        109,332,936  

Trade Desk, Inc., Class A (A) (B)

    267,896        151,749,689  

Unity Software, Inc. (A)

    350,120        33,219,386  

Zoom Video Communications, Inc., Class A (A)

    639,308        294,663,450  
    

 

 

 
       791,452,399  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 3.4%  

Carvana Co. (A)

    755,202        139,976,691  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $2,112,687,915)

 

     3,817,471,353  
    

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 2.5%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 2.5%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 0.09% (F)

    100,794,803        100,794,803  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $100,794,803)

 

     100,794,803  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 7.6%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp.,
0.00% (F), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $312,913,479 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by U.S. Government Obligations, 0.13%, due 09/15/2023 - 10/15/2023, and with a total value of $319,171,754.

    $  312,913,479        312,913,479  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $312,913,479)

 

     312,913,479  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments Excluding Options Purchased
(Cost $2,526,396,197)

 

     4,231,179,635  

Total Options Purchased - 0.1%
(Cost $12,555,883)

 

     3,935,067  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $2,538,952,080)

 

     4,235,114,702  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (3.5)%

 

     (144,211,689
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

 

     $  4,090,903,013  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

OVER-THE-COUNTER FOREIGN EXCHANGE OPTIONS PURCHASED:

 

Description   Counterparty      Exercise
Price
     Expiration
Date
     Notional Amount/
Number of
Contracts
     Premiums
Paid
     Value  

Put - USD vs. CNH

    RBS        USD        8.06        07/23/2021        USD        700,730,044      $ 3,716,672      $ 1,414,774  

Put - USD vs. CNH

    RBS        USD        7.75        01/07/2021        USD        479,776,728        2,095,186        133,378  

Put - USD vs. CNH

    BNP        USD        7.99        09/10/2021        USD        647,932,544        3,923,609        2,024,141  

Put - USD vs. CNH

    RBS        USD        8.48        05/28/2021        USD        451,772,550        2,820,416        362,774  
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

                    $   12,555,883      $   3,935,067  
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (G)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Common Stocks

  $ 3,740,007,426     $ 77,463,927     $     $ 3,817,471,353  

Other Investment Company

    100,794,803                   100,794,803  

Repurchase Agreement

          312,913,479             312,913,479  

Over-the-Counter Foreign Exchange Options Purchased

          3,935,067             3,935,067  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 3,840,802,229     $ 394,312,473     $     $ 4,235,114,702  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $320,382,775, collateralized by cash collateral of $100,794,803 and non-cash collateral, such as U.S. government securities and irrevocable letters of credit, of $226,504,201. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(C)    Fair valued as determined in good faith in accordance with procedures established by the Board. At October 31, 2020, the value of the security is $20,165,712, representing 0.5% of the Fund’s net assets.
(D)    Security is exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Security may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2020, the value of the 144A security is $57,298,215, representing 1.4% of the Fund’s net assets.
(E)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.
(F)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2020.
(G)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.

CURRENCY ABBREVIATIONS:

 

CNH    Chinese Yuan Renminbi (offshore)
USD    United States Dollar

COUNTERPARTY ABBREVIATIONS:

 

BNP    BNP Paribas
RBS    Royal Bank of Scotland PLC

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Dividend Focused

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

During the fiscal period ended October 31, 2020, a trend continued that is now a decade old as growth benchmarks outperformed value yet again by a wide margin. However, there were some signs in the latter part of the fiscal year that could signal a change in favor of value, as technology stocks returns moderated and value stocks outperformed.

The fiscal period ended October 31, 2020 will also be remembered for what was the COVID-19 bear market, which proved unusual in many respects. It was the most rapid bear market decline, followed by the most rapid and powerful recovery as sentiment around the effects of the pandemic swung widely – creating both volatility and opportunity. As a value manager, the most frustrating aspect of the “mini bear market” was how traditional value characteristics such as lower valuations and higher dividend yields did not act defensively.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica Dividend Focused (Class A) returned -17.52%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its benchmark, the Russell 1000® Value Index, returned -7.57%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund was fully invested during the period with a conservative orientation based on our belief that superior returns can potentially be achieved while taking below average risks. The Fund’s portfolio is constructed to reflect all three value characteristics: price/earnings and price/book ratios below the market and dividend yields above the market (S&P 500®). In addition, the Fund’s strategy during the period continued to require that stocks purchased not only pay a dividend, but also that each stock has a consecutive 25-year history of paying cash dividends. While we are exacting in our definition of value, we are equally demanding in our pursuit of quality. We seek companies with profitability and earnings growth greater than the market.

The Fund underperformed its benchmark for the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020. Holdings and an overweight in the energy sector were the largest detractors. Stock selection and an underweight in consumer staples also hurt overall performance as did holdings in financials and industrials. The five largest detractors were Simon Property Group, Inc., Phillips 66, Valero Energy Corp., New York Community Bancorp, Inc. and General Electric Company. Holdings of Simon Property Group, Inc. and General Electric Company were sold.

Stock selection within and an underweight in consumer discretionary were the largest contributors. Overweights in materials and utilities also benefited performance. The top five contributing stocks included Lowe’s Companies, Inc., UnitedHealth Group, Inc., Whirlpool Corp., Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. and Corteva, Inc.

Brian Quinn, CFA

Brad Kinkelaar

Lewis Ropp

Co-Portfolio Managers

Barrow, Hanley, Mewhinney & Strauss, LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     96.7

Repurchase Agreement

     3.2  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     0.1  

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Year or
Since Inception
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       (22.08 )%         1.15        5.05        01/04/2013  

Class A (NAV)

       (17.52 )%         2.30        5.81        01/04/2013  

Russell 1000® Value Index (A)

       (7.57 )%         5.82        8.61           

Class C (POP)

       (18.92 )%         1.46        4.94        01/04/2013  

Class C (NAV)

       (18.21 )%         1.46        4.94        01/04/2013  

Class I (NAV)

       (17.36 )%         2.48        6.00        01/04/2013  

Class I2 (NAV)

       (17.26 )%         2.59        6.10        01/04/2013  

Class R6 (NAV)

       (17.25 )%         2.60        1.86        05/29/2015  

(A) The Russell 1000® Value Index measures the performance of the large-cap value segment of the U.S. equity universe, and is comprised of Russell 1000® Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower expected growth values. The Russell 1000® Index measures the performance of the large-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for Class A shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges on Class I, I2 and R6 shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Focused funds are less diversified than other mutual funds; therefore, the performance of each holding in a focused fund has a greater impact upon the overall portfolio, which increases the risks associated with investing in the Fund. Value investing carries the risk that the market will not recognize a security’s intrinsic value for a long time or that a stock considered undervalued is actually appropriately priced. ADRs involve the same risk as foreign securities including currency fluctuations, adverse social and political developments, and relatively small size and lesser liquidity of the markets. Dividend income may vary depending on market performance and is not guaranteed. A company’s future ability to pay dividends may be limited.

Russell® and other service marks and trademarks related to the Russell indexes are trademarks of the London Stock Exchange Group companies.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 96.7%  
Aerospace & Defense - 5.8%  

General Dynamics Corp.

    116,079        $  15,244,655  

Raytheon Technologies Corp.

    261,175        14,187,026  
    

 

 

 
       29,431,681  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 9.6%  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    173,160        16,976,606  

US Bancorp

    442,677        17,242,269  

Wells Fargo & Co.

    669,539        14,361,612  
    

 

 

 
       48,580,487  
    

 

 

 
Beverages - 4.3%  

Coca-Cola European Partners PLC

    334,717        11,952,744  

Molson Coors Beverage Co., Class B

    274,047        9,662,897  
    

 

 

 
       21,615,641  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 3.1%  

Northern Trust Corp.

    202,706        15,865,799  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 10.4%  

Corteva, Inc.

    637,997        21,041,141  

DuPont de Nemours, Inc.

    257,050        14,621,004  

Linde PLC

    76,085        16,764,569  
    

 

 

 
       52,426,714  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 3.1%  

American Express Co.

    173,830        15,860,249  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 4.9%  

AT&T, Inc.

    260,003        7,025,281  

Verizon Communications, Inc.

    312,589        17,814,447  
    

 

 

 
       24,839,728  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 7.1%  

Entergy Corp.

    185,457        18,771,958  

Exelon Corp.

    426,198        17,001,038  
    

 

 

 
       35,772,996  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 2.6%  

Healthpeak Properties, Inc., REIT

    485,279        13,087,975  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 4.3%  

Medtronic PLC

    214,991        21,621,645  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 9.7%  

Cigna Corp.

    87,582        14,623,566  

CVS Health Corp.

    333,798        18,722,730  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

    52,076        15,890,471  
    

 

 

 
       49,236,767  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 1.1%  

Lennar Corp., Class A

    78,526        5,514,881  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Insurance - 6.7%  

Aon PLC, Class A

    70,757        $   13,019,995  

Chubb, Ltd.

    159,413        20,709,343  
    

 

 

 
       33,729,338  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 7.7%  

Deere & Co.

    59,182        13,369,806  

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

    79,865        13,273,563  

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp.

    211,247        12,526,947  
    

 

 

 
       39,170,316  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 3.5%  

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.

    825,188        17,436,223  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 4.8%  

Hess Corp.

    234,490          8,727,718  

Phillips 66

    229,751        10,720,181  

Valero Energy Corp.

    118,195        4,563,509  
    

 

 

 
       24,011,408  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 3.0%  

Johnson & Johnson

    112,257        15,391,557  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 3.5%  

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

    112,910        17,851,071  
    

 

 

 
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance - 1.5%  

New York Community Bancorp, Inc.

    932,049        7,745,327  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $498,062,989)

 

     489,189,803  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 3.2%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp.,
0.00% (A), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $16,094,288 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 0.13%, due 09/15/2023, and with a value of $16,416,237.

    $  16,094,288        16,094,288  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $16,094,288)

 

     16,094,288  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $514,157,277)

 

     505,284,091  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - 0.1%

 

     531,709  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  505,815,800  
    

 

 

 
 

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (B)

 

     Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
    Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Common Stocks

  $ 489,189,803     $     $     $ 489,189,803  

Repurchase Agreement

          16,094,288             16,094,288  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 489,189,803     $ 16,094,288     $     $ 505,284,091  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Dividend Focused

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Rate disclosed reflects the yield at October 31, 2020.
(B)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATION:

 

REIT    Real Estate Investment Trust

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Dynamic Income

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Over the past year, global equity returns varied across region. Within the U.S., large caps outperformed small caps, with the S&P 500® Index returning 9.71% versus -0.14% for the Russell 2000® Index for the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020. During the first quarter of 2020, U.S. large cap equities experienced their worst quarterly decline since 2008 as the COVID-19 outbreak spread across the globe. Additionally, U.S. equity volatility, as measured by the VIX Index, hit a high of 82.69, well above its long-term average. U.S. large caps rallied over the next two quarters as fiscal stimulus and hopes of a COVID-19 vaccine drove equity market returns. Abroad, emerging markets outperformed developed markets, with the MSCI Emerging Markets Index outperforming the MSCI EAFE Index over the past year.

Crude oil declined over the past year as it was unable to recover from a historic demand decline in the first quarter of 2020 following the COVID-19 outbreak. Gold, on the other hand appreciated over the past year during the market turmoil. The U.S. ten-year yield declined 0.82% over the past year and ended October 2020 at 0.87%. In the first quarter of 2020, the U.S. ten-year yield fell sharply as the COVID-19 pandemic escalated. The U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) cut its policy rate first by fifty basis points and then by one-hundred basis points to support the economy. In July, the ten-year yield fell again as the Fed reiterated that they will use all possible tools to support the U.S. economy and that interest rates will remain near zero “until it is confident that the economy has weathered recent events.” However, longer dated yields rose in August after the Fed announced that it would modify its long-term inflation target to an average of 2%.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica Dynamic Income (Class A) returned -10.68%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its primary and secondary benchmarks, the iBoxx $ Liquid High Yield Index and the Transamerica Dynamic Income Blended Benchmark, returned 1.56% and 5.81%, respectively.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund is designed to generate income at a balanced risk level over a full market cycle. The Fund seeks income across diversified sources and seeks to balance exposure to multiple risk factors. Over the short term, these risk factors can be correlated but we believe that over a full market cycle having a broad exposure to different risk factors will help mitigate the investor’s drawdown risk.

Performance of the Fund was negative for the one-year period ended October 31, 2020. Absolute returns were mixed among the underlying holdings during the period. The top performing equity holding was the SPDR Dow Jones International Real Estate ETF, while the top performing fixed income holding was the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF. The worst performing equity holding was the Global X MLP ETF, while the worst performing fixed income holding was the VanEck Vectors J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF.

The Fund underperformed relative to its benchmark during the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020 due largely to sub-asset class selection effects. Across equity holdings, the Global X SuperDividend US ETF and the Global X MLP ETF were the primary detractors from relative performance, as defensive equities and energy related companies underperformed the broader U.S. equity market. Across fixed income holdings, Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF and iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF contributed to relative performance, but were more than offset by VanEck Vectors J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF and iShares J.P. Morgan EM High Yield Bond ETF.

Lisa Wang, CFA

Thomas Picciochi

Co-Portfolio Managers

QS Investors, LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Fixed Income Funds

     49.9

International Fixed Income Funds

     20.0  

U.S. Equity Funds

     17.7  

Other Investment Company

     13.9  

International Equity Funds

     12.3  

Repurchase Agreement

     0.4  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (14.2

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

 

 

 

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Transamerica Dynamic Income

 

 

(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

      1 Year      5 Year      10 Year or
Since Inception
     Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

     (14.94 )%       0.38      1.71      10/31/2011  

Class A (NAV)

     (10.68 )%       1.36      2.27      10/31/2011  

iBoxx $ Liquid High Yield Index (A)

     1.56      5.55      5.47   

Transamerica Dynamic Income Blended Benchmark (A) (B) (C) (D)

     5.81      7.12      7.29         

Class C (POP)

     (12.17 )%       0.63      1.51      10/31/2011  

Class C (NAV)

     (11.32 )%       0.63      1.51      10/31/2011  

Class I (NAV)

     (10.46 )%       1.61      2.51      10/31/2011  

(A) The iBoxx $ Liquid High Yield Index is comprised of U.S. dollar-denominated high yield liquid corporate bonds.

(B) The Transamerica Dynamic Income Blended Benchmark is composed of the following benchmarks: 40% iBoxx $ Liquid High Yield Index, 30% Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index, and 30% S&P 500®.

(C) The Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index measures investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bonds, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, as well as both mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

(D) The S&P 500® is market-capitalization weighted index of 500 large U.S. companies with common stock listed on the NYSE or NASDAQ.

The Fund’s benchmarks are unmanaged indices used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 4.75% for Class A shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges on Class I shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Asset Allocation, like many investment strategies, offers no guarantee of positive returns, and mutual funds are subject to market risk, including loss of principal. ETFs generally present the same risks as an investment in a conventional fund that has the same investment objectives, strategies, and policies. The market price of an ETF’s share may be above or below the shares’ net asset value; and an active trading market for an ETF’s share may not develop or be maintained. Foreign and emerging market investments involve risks not associated with U.S. markets, such as currency fluctuation, adverse social and political developments and the relatively small size and lesser liquidity of the markets. Fixed income investing is subject to credit risk and interest rate risk. Investments in high-yield bonds (junk bonds) may be subject to greater volatility and risks as the income derived from these securities is not guaranteed and may be unpredictable and the value of these securities tends to decline when the interest rate increases.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS - 99.9%  
International Equity Funds - 12.3%  

Invesco S&P International Developed Low Volatility ETF

    249,368        $  6,837,670  

SPDR Dow Jones International Real Estate ETF (A)

    260,918        7,449,209  
    

 

 

 
       14,286,879  
    

 

 

 
International Fixed Income Funds - 20.0%  

iShares J.P. Morgan EM High Yield Bond ETF (A)

    320,876        13,887,513  

VanEck Vectors J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF

    305,017        9,376,223  
    

 

 

 
       23,263,736  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Equity Funds - 17.7%  

Global SuperDividend U.S. ETF (A)

    802,026        12,030,390  

Global X MLP ETF (A)

    166,510        3,781,442  

Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend Low Volatility ETF

    149,694        4,871,043  
    

 

 

 
       20,682,875  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Fixed Income Funds - 49.9%  

Invesco Senior Loan ETF (A)

    509,441        10,952,981  

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF

    31,407        4,948,801  

iShares Core 10+ Year USD Bond ETF

    18,976        1,404,224  

iShares MBS ETF (A)

    52,130        5,749,418  

SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Short Term High Yield Bond ETF

    884,533        22,900,559  

Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF

    110,445        12,092,623  
    

 

 

 
       58,048,606  
    

 

 

 

Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(Cost $121,518,206)

 

     116,282,096  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  

OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 13.9%

 

Securities Lending Collateral - 13.9%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 0.09% (B)

    16,159,975        $   16,159,975  
  

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $16,159,975)

 

     16,159,975  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 0.4%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 0.00% (B), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $423,376 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 2.63%, due 12/31/2023, and with a value of $431,873.

    $  423,376        423,376  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $423,376)

 

     423,376  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $138,101,557)

 

     132,865,447  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (14.2)%

 

     (16,516,490
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  116,348,957  
    

 

 

 
 

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (C)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Exchange-Traded Funds

   $ 116,282,096      $      $      $ 116,282,096  

Other Investment Company

     16,159,975                      16,159,975  

Repurchase Agreement

            423,376               423,376  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 132,442,071      $ 423,376      $      $ 132,865,447  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $24,749,244, collateralized by cash collateral of $16,159,975 and non-cash collateral, such as U.S. government securities and irrevocable letters of credit, of $9,147,445. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(B)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2020.
(C)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

The fiscal period ended October 31, 2020 continued to bring volatility to emerging markets, as the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the globe for most of the period. Beginning in January, 2020, the pandemic started its roots in Asia, and quickly made its way to Europe. By March, the virus was hitting the U.S., and shortly after that, in April, it began dispersing throughout Latin America. Governments resorted to unprecedented measures to keep economies from falling, as shutdowns became the new normal. The world faced a period of eeriness with travel coming to a halt, production slowdowns, and minimal demand. Oil, and therefore oil-producing countries, faced extreme pressure as supply kept growing and demand was nowhere in sight. Countries also saw their fair share of political instability. Belarus and Ivory Coast held elections that resulted in disputed outcomes and protests; there were also ongoing clashes around the new Chilean constitution. With the pandemic placing a burden on countries and companies across the globe, it provided unique opportunities within emerging markets as the spread differential with developed market assets widened from tight levels in 2019, especially in investment grade. Valuation, combined with the monetary and fiscal response across the globe, helped assets recover substantially from their lows in early 2020, leading us to be more optimistic going forward. The low interest rate environment helped both sovereigns and corporates refinance short-term maturities, allowing them to weather the economic hit of the pandemic.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt (Class A) returned 1.20%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its benchmark, the J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global, returned 1.97%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund underperformed its benchmark for the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020. Local currency exposures detracted from relative performance, as market volatility proved unfavorable, especially during the initial sell-off in March and again in September when pandemic fears re-escalated. Brazil was the biggest drag; the country remained captive to the constantly shifting domestic fiscal debate, with fear around breaching the public spending cap driving much of the focus. Russian local currency bonds also detracted as the country’s involvement in political noise around Belarus and the potential for administration change in the U.S. weighed on local assets despite their strong fundamentals.

Contributors to performance included not owning some troubled areas and adding risk in some higher conviction ideas following March’s turmoil. In higher quality, adding exposure though both the primary and secondary markets in April helped, as many high-quality rated governments were the first issuers to tap the market after the sell-off in March.

Sovereigns saw strong performance as support from the International Monetary Fund (“IMF”) and World Bank, as well as record bond issuance, allowed countries to continue providing support even as lockdowns lingered and countries struggled to operate at full capacity, therefore dampening gross domestic product. Argentina was the best overall country performer. We continued to be strategically positioned in hard currency bonds while the country worked toward a debt restructuring; euro-denominated bonds rallied into the restructuring. Not owning Lebanon and being underweight Ecuador also helped as both countries went down the path of restructuring, and Lebanon still struggled to form a government and find multilateral support. Being underweight Sri Lanka was another positive, as the country continued to refuse support from the IMF and remained determined to get through this challenging time alone. Underweights in Saudi Arabia and South Africa detracted.

The Fund’s strategic positioning to off-index corporates contributed. These bonds proved more resilient and better positioned than sovereigns to handle the downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Among individual corporates, Digicel Group, the Jamaican wireless company, rebounded after a subordinated debt exchange and earnings showed stability despite COVID-19. Ecopetrol SA in Colombia also issued new debt that rallied aggressively post issuance on stability in the markets and higher commodity prices. Overall, corporate positioning in Brazil and Chile contributed, while small positions in Canada and Argentina corporates detracted.

During the fiscal year, the Fund utilized derivatives. These positions detracted from performance.

Todd Howard, CFA

Scott Moses, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

MetLife Investment Management, LLC

 

 

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Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt

 

 

(unaudited)

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Foreign Government Obligations

     58.0

Corporate Debt Securities

     33.7  

Repurchase Agreement

     7.4  

Other Investment Company

     1.5  

Common Stock

     0.1  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) ^

     (0.7

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

 

Fund Characteristics    Years  

Average Maturity §

     10.54  

Duration †

     6.01  
Credit Quality ‡    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

AAA

     7.4

AA

     3.7  

A

     6.3  

BBB

     39.0  

BB

     12.1  

B

     13.5  

CCC and Below

     8.8  

Not Rated

     9.9  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) ^

     (0.7

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.
^   The Net Other Assets (Liabilities) category may include, but is not limited to, reverse repurchase agreements, forward foreign currency contracts, futures contracts, swap agreements, written options and swaptions, and cash collateral.
§   Average Maturity is computed by weighting the maturity of each security in the Fund by the market value of the security, then averaging these weighted figures.
  Duration is a time measure of a bond’s interest rate sensitivity, based on the weighted average of the time periods over which a bond’s cash flows accrue to the bondholder.
  Credit quality represents a percentage of net assets at the end of the reporting period. Ratings BBB or higher are considered investment grade. Not rated securities do not necessarily indicate low credit quality, and may or may not be equivalent of investment grade. The table reflects Standard and Poor’s (“S&P”) ratings; percentages may include investments not rated by S&P but rated by Moody’s, or if unrated by Moody’s, by Fitch ratings, and then included in the closest equivalent S&P rating. Credit ratings are subject to change. The Fund itself has not been rated by an independent agency.
 

 

 

 

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Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt

 

 

(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

        1 Year      5 Year      10 Year or
Since Inception
     Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       (3.58 )%       3.91      4.07      08/31/2011  

Class A (NAV)

       1.20      4.92      4.63      08/31/2011  

J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global (A)

       1.97      5.35      5.11         

Class C (POP)

       (0.47 )%       4.19      3.90      08/31/2011  

Class C (NAV)

       0.51      4.19      3.90      08/31/2011  

Class I (NAV)

       1.61      5.31      5.00      08/31/2011  

Class I2 (NAV)

       1.77      5.41      5.10      08/31/2011  

Class R6 (NAV)

       1.76      5.41      4.25      05/29/2015  

(A) The J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global tracks total returns for U.S. dollar denominated debt instruments issued by emerging market sovereign and quasi-sovereign entities: Brady bonds, loans, Eurobonds, and local market instruments.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 4.75% for Class A shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges on Class I, I2 and R6 shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The risks of investing in foreign securities are magnified in emerging markets. These may include risks related to market and currency volatility, adverse social and political developments, and the relativity small size and less liquidity of these markets. Debt investing is subject to credit risk and interest rate risk. Credit risks is the risk that the issuer of a bond won’t meet their payments and Interest rate risk is the risk that fluctuations in interest rates will affect the price of a bond.

 

 

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Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES - 33.7%  
Argentina - 0.8%  

Pampa Energia SA
7.50%, 01/24/2027 (A)

    $  3,345,000        $  2,324,775  

YPF SA
8.50%, 03/23/2025 (B)

    1,460,000        934,400  
    

 

 

 
       3,259,175  
    

 

 

 
Bermuda - 1.7%  

Digicel Group 0.5, Ltd.
PIK Rate 10.00%, Cash Rate 8.00%, 04/01/2024 (C)

    3,037,080        2,308,181  

Digicel, Ltd.
6.75%, 03/01/2023 (A)

    3,770,000        2,332,725  

Tengizchevroil Finance Co. International, Ltd.
3.25%, 08/15/2030 (A)

    2,010,000        2,033,465  
    

 

 

 
       6,674,371  
    

 

 

 
Brazil - 1.5%  

Banco do Brasil SA
Fixed until 04/15/2024 (D),
6.25% (A) (E)

    1,600,000        1,536,000  
BRF SA             

4.88%, 01/24/2030 (A)

    1,195,000        1,196,817  

5.75%, 09/21/2050 (A) (F)

    1,200,000        1,141,350  

Oi SA
PIK Rate 4.00%, Cash Rate 8.00%, 07/27/2025 (C)

    1,475,000        1,441,827  

Samarco Mineracao SA
4.13%, 11/01/2022 (A) (G) (H)

    1,900,000        914,850  
    

 

 

 
       6,230,844  
    

 

 

 
Canada - 0.7%  
First Quantum Minerals, Ltd.             

6.88%, 03/01/2026 - 10/15/2027 (A)

    2,435,000        2,424,048  

6.88%, 03/01/2026 (B)

    400,000        397,000  
    

 

 

 
       2,821,048  
    

 

 

 
Cayman Islands - 4.4%  

Baidu, Inc.
2.38%, 10/09/2030

    710,000        717,401  

CSN Islands XI Corp.
6.75%, 01/28/2028 (A)

    650,000        639,275  

ENN Energy Holdings, Ltd.
2.63%, 09/17/2030 (A) (F)

    2,920,000        2,940,804  

JD.com, Inc.
4.13%, 01/14/2050

    1,900,000        2,039,472  

Lima Metro Line 2 Finance, Ltd.
4.35%, 04/05/2036 (A)

    2,450,000        2,679,075  

Meituan
3.05%, 10/28/2030 (A)

    1,000,000        1,002,092  

Odebrecht Drilling Norbe VIII / IX, Ltd.
6.35%, 12/01/2021 (B)

    740,081        680,882  

Tencent Holdings, Ltd.
2.39%, 06/03/2030 (A)

    2,760,000        2,794,099  

Vale Overseas, Ltd.
6.88%, 11/21/2036 - 11/10/2039

    2,290,000        3,105,643  

Weibo Corp.
3.38%, 07/08/2030

    1,090,000        1,093,242  
    

 

 

 
       17,691,985  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Chile - 0.6%  

Corp. Nacional del Cobre de Chile
3.00%, 09/30/2029 (A)

    $   1,000,000        $   1,054,054  

Empresa de Transporte de Pasajeros Metro SA
3.65%, 05/07/2030 (A)

    1,140,000        1,248,870  
    

 

 

 
       2,302,924  
    

 

 

 
Colombia - 0.6%  

Ecopetrol SA
6.88%, 04/29/2030

    1,300,000        1,563,120  

Empresas Publicas de Medellin ESP
4.38%, 02/15/2031 (A)

    980,000        1,000,835  
    

 

 

 
       2,563,955  
    

 

 

 
Ecuador - 0.4%  
Petroamazonas EP             

4.63%, 12/06/2021 (A)

    1,507,918        1,360,895  

4.63%, 12/06/2021 (B)

    116,667        105,292  
    

 

 

 
       1,466,187  
    

 

 

 
India - 1.4%  

Adani Electricity Mumbai, Ltd.
3.95%, 02/12/2030 (A)

    1,250,000        1,235,038  
Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone,
Ltd.
            

4.20%, 08/04/2027 (A)

    1,400,000        1,408,866  

4.38%, 07/03/2029 (A)

    720,000        726,851  
Muthoot Finance, Ltd.             

4.40%, 09/02/2023 (A)

    480,000        477,811  

6.13%, 10/31/2022 (A)

    1,780,000        1,834,824  
    

 

 

 
       5,683,390  
    

 

 

 
Indonesia - 1.6%  
Pelabuhan Indonesia II PT             

4.25%, 05/05/2025 (A)

    675,000        732,375  

4.25%, 05/05/2025 (B)

    1,070,000        1,160,950  

5.38%, 05/05/2045 (A)

    1,500,000        1,734,375  

Pertamina Persero PT
5.63%, 05/20/2043 (A)

    2,250,000        2,632,500  
    

 

 

 
       6,260,200  
    

 

 

 
Ireland - 0.2%  

C&W Senior Financing DAC
6.88%, 09/15/2027 (A)

    830,000        873,990  
    

 

 

 
Isle of Man - 0.7%  

AngloGold Ashanti Holdings PLC
3.75%, 10/01/2030

    1,530,000        1,621,640  

Sasol Financing International, Ltd.
4.50%, 11/14/2022

    1,375,000        1,335,678  
    

 

 

 
       2,957,318  
    

 

 

 
Israel - 0.9%  
ICL Group, Ltd.             

6.38%, 05/31/2038 (B) (F)

    265,000        339,518  

6.38%, 05/31/2038 (B)

    1,035,000        1,326,040  

Leviathan Bond, Ltd.
6.75%, 06/30/2030 (B)

    1,890,000        1,939,707  
    

 

 

 
       3,605,265  
    

 

 

 
Jersey, Channel Islands - 0.7%  
Galaxy Pipeline Assets Bidco, Ltd.             

1.75%, 09/30/2027 (A) (I)

    1,465,000        1,460,283  

2.63%, 03/31/2036 (A) (I)

    1,360,000        1,356,728  
    

 

 

 
       2,817,011  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Kazakhstan - 0.2%  

KazMunayGas National Co. JSC
3.50%, 04/14/2033 (A) (F)

    $   600,000        $   618,722  
    

 

 

 
Luxembourg - 0.3%  

Kenbourne Invest SA
6.88%, 11/26/2024 (A)

    1,200,000        1,252,500  
    

 

 

 
Mexico - 6.2%  

Banco Mercantil del Norte SA
Fixed until 06/27/2029 (D),
7.50% (A) (E)

    1,945,000        1,937,434  

Banco Santander Mexico SA Institucion de Banca Multiple Grupo Financiero Santander
5.38%, 04/17/2025 (A)

    600,000        672,006  

BBVA Bancomer SA
Fixed until 09/13/2029,
5.88% (E), 09/13/2034 (A)

    1,350,000        1,401,125  

Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV
3.50%, 01/16/2050

    1,510,000        1,573,981  

Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV
Fixed until 04/17/2023 (D),
5.95% (A) (E) (F)

    2,300,000        2,447,223  

Industrias Penoles SAB de CV
4.75%, 08/06/2050 (A)

    1,690,000        1,776,612  

Infraestructura Energetica Nova SAB de CV
4.75%, 01/15/2051 (A) (F)

    1,590,000        1,493,805  

Kimberly-Clark de Mexico SAB de CV
2.43%, 07/01/2031 (A)

    1,250,000        1,265,625  

Mexico City Airport Trust
5.50%, 07/31/2047 (A)

    1,755,000        1,513,337  
Petroleos Mexicanos             

5.95%, 01/28/2031

    2,125,000        1,778,625  

6.88%, 08/04/2026

    2,890,000        2,774,111  

7.19%, 09/12/2024 (B)

    MXN  61,000,000        2,500,507  

7.69%, 01/23/2050

    $  4,680,000        3,888,752  
    

 

 

 
       25,023,143  
    

 

 

 
Mongolia - 0.2%  

Mongolian Mortgage Corp. Hfc LLC
9.75%, 01/29/2022 (A)

    980,000        965,300  
    

 

 

 
Multi-National - 0.3%  

GEMS MENASA Cayman, Ltd. / GEMS Education Delaware LLC
7.13%, 07/31/2026 (A)

    1,200,000        1,188,000  
    

 

 

 
Netherlands - 3.6%  
Braskem Finance BV             

4.50%, 01/31/2030 (A)

    1,380,000        1,274,499  

Fixed until 10/24/2025,
8.50% (E), 01/23/2081 (A)

    1,130,000        1,147,809  

Embraer Finance BV
6.95%, 01/17/2028 (A)

    780,000        785,460  

IHS Holdco BV
8.00%, 09/18/2027 (A)

    1,985,000        2,014,775  

Minejesa Capital BV
5.63%, 08/10/2037 (B)

    400,000        414,000  

Mong Duong Finance Holdings BV
5.13%, 05/07/2029 (A)

    2,600,000        2,647,025  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Netherlands (continued)  

MV24 Capital BV
6.75%, 06/01/2034 (A)

    $   804,491        $   809,325  

Petrobras Global Finance BV
6.75%, 06/03/2050

    1,425,000        1,563,710  

Prosus NV
4.03%, 08/03/2050 (A)

    1,625,000        1,659,002  

Teva Pharmaceutical Finance III BV
2.80%, 07/21/2023

    1,110,000        1,052,746  

VTR Finance NV
6.38%, 07/15/2028 (A)

    975,000        1,040,813  
    

 

 

 
       14,409,164  
    

 

 

 
Nigeria - 0.3%  

SEPLAT Petroleum Development Co. PLC
9.25%, 04/01/2023 (A)

    1,260,000        1,263,150  
    

 

 

 
Northern Mariana Islands - 0.4%  

Azure Power Solar Energy Pvt, Ltd.
5.65%, 12/24/2024 (A)

    1,350,000        1,418,175  
    

 

 

 
Panama - 0.5%  

Banistmo SA
4.25%, 07/31/2027 (A)

    2,000,000        2,081,880  
    

 

 

 
Paraguay - 0.3%  

Telefonica Celular del Paraguay SA
5.88%, 04/15/2027 (A)

    1,000,000        1,064,500  
    

 

 

 
Peru - 0.5%  

Banco de Credito del Peru
Fixed until 07/01/2025,
3.13% (E), 07/01/2030 (A) (F)

    1,040,000        1,051,450  

Peru LNG Srl
5.38%, 03/22/2030 (B)

    1,070,000        818,550  
    

 

 

 
       1,870,000  
    

 

 

 
Republic of South Africa - 0.7%  

Eskom Holdings SOC, Ltd.
7.85%, 04/02/2026, MTN

    ZAR  45,100,000        2,743,578  
    

 

 

 
Saudi Arabia - 0.5%  

Saudi Arabian Oil Co.
4.25%, 04/16/2039, MTN (B)

    $  1,850,000        2,110,108  
    

 

 

 
Singapore - 1.0%  

LLPL Capital Pte, Ltd.
6.88%, 02/04/2039 (A)

    1,690,200        1,935,871  

Medco Bell Pte, Ltd.
6.38%, 01/30/2027 (A)

    2,500,000        2,201,250  
    

 

 

 
       4,137,121  
    

 

 

 
Turkey - 0.9%  

QNB Finansbank AS
6.88%, 09/07/2024 (A)

    1,490,000        1,516,820  

Turk Telekomunikasyon AS
6.88%, 02/28/2025 (A) (F)

    1,070,000        1,090,330  

Ulker Biskuvi Sanayi AS
6.95%, 10/30/2025 (A)

    1,150,000        1,135,984  
    

 

 

 
       3,743,134  
    

 

 

 
United Arab Emirates - 0.8%  

Acwa Power Management & Investments One, Ltd.
5.95%, 12/15/2039 (A)

    1,800,000        2,061,000  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
United Arab Emirates (continued)  

Oztel Holdings SPC, Ltd.
5.63%, 10/24/2023 (A)

    $   1,270,000        $   1,266,063  
    

 

 

 
       3,327,063  
    

 

 

 
United Kingdom - 0.2%  

Fresnillo PLC
4.25%, 10/02/2050 (A)

    665,000        676,804  
    

 

 

 
United States - 0.4%  

Gran Tierra Energy, Inc.
7.75%, 05/23/2027 (A)

    880,000        281,609  

Kosmos Energy, Ltd.
7.13%, 04/04/2026 (A) (F)

    1,000,000        830,700  

New Fortress Energy, Inc.
6.75%, 09/15/2025 (A)

    450,000        464,026  
    

 

 

 
       1,576,335  
    

 

 

 
Venezuela - 0.2%  
Petroleos de Venezuela SA             

5.50%, 04/12/2037 (B) (G) (H)

    3,870,000        131,580  

8.50%, 10/27/2020 (B) (J)

    1,945,000        486,250  
    

 

 

 
       617,830  
    

 

 

 

Total Corporate Debt Securities
(Cost $136,791,391)

 

     135,294,170  
  

 

 

 
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 58.0%  
Angola - 1.2%  
Angola Government International
Bond
            

9.38%, 05/08/2048 (A)

    2,990,000        2,283,762  

9.50%, 11/12/2025 (B)

    3,050,000        2,608,067  
    

 

 

 
       4,891,829  
    

 

 

 
Argentina - 2.9%  
Argentina Bonar Bonds             

0.13% (K), 07/09/2030

    2,780,889        987,243  

1.00%, 07/09/2029

    206,954        79,679  
Argentina Republic Government
International Bond
            

0.13% (K), 07/09/2030  - 01/09/2038

    28,927,533        9,949,672  

1.00%, 07/09/2029

    1,276,060        523,185  
    

 

 

 
       11,539,779  
    

 

 

 
Belarus - 0.4%  

Republic of Belarus International Bond
6.88%, 02/28/2023 (B)

    1,790,000        1,767,883  
    

 

 

 
Brazil - 1.6%  
Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional             

10.00%, 01/01/2031

    BRL  23,175,000        4,731,561  

Series F,

    

10.00%, 01/01/2025

    8,477,000        1,701,326  
    

 

 

 
       6,432,887  
    

 

 

 
Cayman Islands - 0.6%  

Sharjah Sukuk Program, Ltd.
3.23%, 10/23/2029 (B)

    $  2,150,000        2,236,856  
    

 

 

 
Colombia - 2.1%  

Colombia Government International Bond
4.00%, 02/26/2024

    1,000,000        1,065,400  
     Principal      Value  
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Colombia (continued)  
Colombia TES             

6.00%, 04/28/2028

    COP  6,298,400,000        $   1,698,643  

Series B,

    

6.25%, 11/26/2025

    10,770,500,000        3,029,933  

7.25%, 10/18/2034

    9,828,200,000        2,727,362  
    

 

 

 
       8,521,338  
    

 

 

 
Cote d’Ivoire - 0.4%  

Ivory Coast Government International Bond
6.88%, 10/17/2040 (A)

    EUR  1,535,000        1,740,899  
    

 

 

 
Dominican Republic - 0.9%  
Dominican Republic International
Bond
            

5.88%, 01/30/2060 (A)

    $  3,325,000        3,175,375  

6.88%, 01/29/2026 (A)

    340,000        383,775  
    

 

 

 
       3,559,150  
    

 

 

 
Egypt - 1.8%  
Egypt Government International
Bond
            

7.50%, 01/31/2027 (A)

    3,115,000        3,301,152  

8.88%, 05/29/2050 (A)

    3,765,000        3,800,015  
    

 

 

 
       7,101,167  
    

 

 

 
Gabon - 0.4%  

Gabon Government International Bond
6.38%, 12/12/2024 (A)

    1,515,000        1,441,447  
    

 

 

 
Ghana - 1.4%  
Ghana Government International
Bond
            

6.38%, 02/11/2027 (A)

    800,000        743,360  

7.88%, 03/26/2027 (A)

    1,700,000        1,649,000  

8.13%, 03/26/2032 (B)

    1,600,000        1,469,805  

8.95%, 03/26/2051 (A)

    2,070,000        1,855,962  
    

 

 

 
       5,718,127  
    

 

 

 
Indonesia - 6.1%  
Indonesia Government
International Bond
            

3.50%, 01/11/2028

    645,000        704,379  

4.35%, 01/08/2027 (A)

    4,000,000        4,574,520  

4.63%, 04/15/2043 (A)

    3,500,000        4,090,499  

4.75%, 01/08/2026 - 07/18/2047 (A)

    2,895,000        3,407,090  
Indonesia Treasury Bond             

7.00%, 09/15/2030

    IDR  23,672,000,000        1,664,729  

7.50%, 08/15/2032

    36,958,000,000        2,581,374  

8.25%, 05/15/2036

    8,600,000,000        629,608  

8.38%, 03/15/2034

    90,277,000,000        6,697,473  
    

 

 

 
       24,349,672  
    

 

 

 
Malaysia - 1.8%  
Malaysia Government Bond             

3.76%, 05/22/2040

    MYR  5,867,000        1,467,159  

3.83%, 07/05/2034

    10,228,000        2,654,332  

Malaysia Sovereign Sukuk Bhd.
3.04%, 04/22/2025 (A)

    $  3,000,000        3,256,904  
    

 

 

 
       7,378,395  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Mexico - 6.9%  
Mexico Bonos             

Series M,

    

7.50%, 06/03/2027

    MXN  42,160,600        $   2,185,935  

7.75%, 05/29/2031

    97,590,000        5,123,182  

8.00%, 11/07/2047

    58,152,400        2,983,766  

8.50%, 05/31/2029

    107,440,000        5,909,035  

10.00%, 11/20/2036

    56,415,300        3,478,937  
Mexico Government International
Bond
            

1.35%, 09/18/2027

    EUR  1,100,000        1,275,568  

4.60%, 01/23/2046

    $  1,585,000        1,723,006  

4.75%, 04/27/2032 (F)

    4,280,000        4,896,320  
    

 

 

 
       27,575,749  
    

 

 

 
Oman - 0.6%  

Oman Government International Bond
7.38%, 10/28/2032 (A) (F)

    2,420,000        2,314,125  
    

 

 

 
Panama - 1.9%  
Panama Government
International Bond
            

2.25%, 09/29/2032

    2,925,000        2,974,725  

3.75%, 03/16/2025

    1,000,000        1,092,500  

3.87%, 07/23/2060

    3,085,000        3,474,512  
    

 

 

 
       7,541,737  
    

 

 

 
Peru - 2.8%  

Corp. Financiera de Desarrollo SA
2.40%, 09/28/2027 (A) (F)

    840,000        853,440  
Peru Government International
Bond
            

2.39%, 01/23/2026

    3,980,000        4,182,980  

6.35%, 08/12/2028 (A)

    PEN  9,689,000        3,273,196  

6.95%, 08/12/2031 (A)

    8,452,000        2,883,210  
    

 

 

 
       11,192,826  
    

 

 

 
Poland - 1.6%  

Republic of Poland Government Bond
1.25%, 10/25/2030

    PLN  25,278,000        6,415,607  
    

 

 

 
Qatar - 1.4%  
Qatar Government International
Bond
            

3.40%, 04/16/2025 (A)

    $  1,375,000        1,508,207  

3.75%, 04/16/2030 (A)

    2,645,000        3,070,824  

4.40%, 04/16/2050 (A)

    840,000        1,069,270  
    

 

 

 
       5,648,301  
    

 

 

 
Republic of Korea - 1.3%  
Export-Import Bank of Korea             

6.20%, 08/07/2021 (A)

    INR  180,300,000        2,445,593  

8.00%, 05/15/2024 (A)

    IDR  35,800,000,000        2,621,498  
    

 

 

 
       5,067,091  
    

 

 

 
Republic of South Africa - 0.5%  

Republic of South Africa Government Bond
Series 2030,
8.00%, 01/31/2030

    ZAR  35,542,200        2,008,364  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Romania - 2.0%  

Romania Government Bond
5.00%, 02/12/2029

    RON  12,160,000        $   3,275,128  
Romania Government International
Bond
            

3.62%, 05/26/2030 (A)

    EUR  1,460,000        1,949,326  

5.13%, 06/15/2048 (A)

    $  2,440,000        2,938,336  
    

 

 

 
       8,162,790  
    

 

 

 
Russian Federation - 7.0%  
Russian Federal Bond - OFZ             

6.90%, 05/23/2029

    RUB  284,526,000        3,805,391  

7.05%, 01/19/2028

    281,045,000        3,799,518  

7.10%, 10/16/2024

    396,304,000        5,325,438  

7.40%, 12/07/2022

    191,035,000        2,540,389  

7.65%, 04/10/2030

    132,490,000        1,853,338  

7.70%, 03/23/2033

    322,986,000        4,533,178  
Russian Foreign Bond - Eurobond             

4.38%, 03/21/2029 (B)

    $  4,000,000        4,567,256  

4.75%, 05/27/2026 (B)

    1,600,000        1,828,000  
    

 

 

 
       28,252,508  
    

 

 

 
Saudi Arabia - 1.6%  

Saudi Government International Bond
3.25%, 10/26/2026 - 10/22/2030 (A)

    5,760,000        6,277,052  
    

 

 

 
Serbia - 0.4%  

Serbia International Bond
3.13%, 05/15/2027 (A)

    EUR  1,210,000        1,531,223  
    

 

 

 
Supranational - 1.1%  

Banque Ouest Africaine de Developpement
4.70%, 10/22/2031 (A) (F)

    $  1,750,000        1,837,500  

Eastern & Southern African Trade & Development Bank
5.38%, 03/14/2022, MTN (B)

    2,600,000        2,636,374  
    

 

 

 
       4,473,874  
    

 

 

 
Turkey - 2.0%  
Turkey Government International
Bond
            

5.25%, 03/13/2030

    2,675,000        2,327,250  

5.75%, 05/11/2047

    3,905,000        3,022,158  

6.38%, 10/14/2025

    2,720,000        2,658,800  
    

 

 

 
       8,008,208  
    

 

 

 
Ukraine - 2.3%  
Ukraine Government International
Bond
            

Zero Coupon (E), 05/31/2040 (B)

    4,070,000        3,515,503  

4.38%, 01/27/2030 (A)

    EUR  1,325,000        1,285,475  

7.75%, 09/01/2023 (A)

    $  1,000,000        1,040,000  

7.75%, 09/01/2024 (B)

    3,500,000        3,618,125  
    

 

 

 
       9,459,103  
    

 

 

 
United Arab Emirates - 1.8%  
Abu Dhabi Government
International Bond
            

2.50%, 04/16/2025 (A)

    1,500,000        1,591,500  

2.70%, 09/02/2070 (A)

    2,675,000        2,444,308  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
United Arab Emirates (continued)  

Finance Department Government of Sharjah
4.00%, 07/28/2050 (A)

    $   3,200,000        $   3,184,128  
    

 

 

 
       7,219,936  
    

 

 

 
United Kingdom - 0.7%  

Ukreximbank Via Biz Finance PLC
9.75%, 01/22/2025 (B)

    2,870,000        2,947,490  
    

 

 

 
Venezuela - 0.5%  
Venezuela Government International
Bond
            

Zero Coupon, 09/15/2027 (J)

    6,070,000        555,405  

9.00%, 05/07/2023 (B) (G) (H)

    9,260,000        847,290  

11.95%, 08/05/2031 (B)

    5,565,000        509,197  
    

 

 

 
       1,911,892  
    

 

 

 

Total Foreign Government Obligations
(Cost $243,480,852)

 

     232,687,305  
  

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCK - 0.1%  
Canada - 0.1%  

Frontera Energy Corp.

    93,356        149,369  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stock
(Cost $5,390,007)

 

     149,369  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  

OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 1.5%

 

Securities Lending Collateral - 1.5%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 0.09% (L)

    $   6,101,605        $   6,101,605  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $6,101,605)

 

     6,101,605  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  

REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 7.4%

 

Fixed Income Clearing Corp.,
0.00% (L), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $29,826,933 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 2.75%, due 11/15/2023, and with a value of $30,423,536.

    $  29,826,933        29,826,933  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $29,826,933)

       29,826,933  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $421,590,788)

       404,059,382  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (0.7)%

 

     (2,689,360
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  401,370,022  
    

 

 

 
 

 

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS:                          
Counterparty      Settlement
Date
     Currency
Purchased
     Currency
Sold
   Unrealized
Appreciation
   Unrealized
Depreciation

BCLY

         11/30/2020          CZK        225,895,124          USD        9,680,238      $      $ (24,021 )

BCLY

         11/30/2020          PLN        23,664,651          USD        6,017,559               (39,085 )

HSBC

         11/04/2020          USD        3,683,896          BRL        20,660,394        84,009       

HSBC

         11/04/2020          BRL        20,660,394          USD        3,579,541        20,346       

JPM

         11/04/2020          USD        14,834,807          BRL        84,709,627        74,920       

JPM

         11/04/2020          BRL        84,709,627          USD        14,914,340               (154,453 )

JPM

         11/30/2020          USD        9,659,241          MXN        205,000,000        27,366       

JPM

         11/30/2020          USD        1,086,425          ZAR        17,811,181               (4,218 )

TDB

         11/30/2020          USD        3,985,124          EUR        3,393,588        30,169       
                                   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

                                    $   236,810      $   (221,777 )
                                   

 

 

      

 

 

 

INVESTMENTS BY INDUSTRY (unaudited):

 

 

Industry   Percentage of
Total Investments
       Value  

Foreign Government Obligations

    57.6      $   232,687,305  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

    9.0          36,583,087  

Electric Utilities

    3.4          13,794,927  

Metals & Mining

    3.0          11,970,651  

Banks

    2.5          10,196,715  

Wireless Telecommunication Services

    1.7          6,765,234  

Food Products

    1.5          5,921,374  

Diversified Telecommunication Services

    1.2          4,864,882  

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail

    1.2          4,700,566  

Interactive Media & Services

    1.1          4,604,742  

Marine

    1.1          4,437,025  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

INVESTMENTS BY INDUSTRY (unaudited) (continued):

 

 

Industry   Percentage of
Total Investments
       Value  

Chemicals

    1.0 %        $ 4,087,866  

Road & Rail

    1.0          3,927,945  

Transportation Infrastructure

    0.9          3,649,054  

Gas Utilities

    0.7          2,940,804  

Consumer Finance

    0.6          2,312,635  

Energy Equipment & Services

    0.5          2,099,057  

Professional Services

    0.5          2,061,000  

Construction & Engineering

    0.5          2,014,775  

Diversified Financial Services

    0.4          1,604,575  

Beverages

    0.4          1,573,981  

Household Products

    0.3          1,265,625  

Diversified Consumer Services

    0.3          1,188,000  

Pharmaceuticals

    0.3          1,052,746  

Media

    0.2          1,040,813  

Aerospace & Defense

    0.2          785,460  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Investments

    91.1          368,130,844  

Short-Term Investments

    8.9          35,928,538  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total Investments

    100.0      $   404,059,382  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (M)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

          

Investments

          

Corporate Debt Securities

   $      $ 135,294,170     $      $ 135,294,170  

Foreign Government Obligations

            232,687,305              232,687,305  

Common Stock

     149,369                     149,369  

Other Investment Company

     6,101,605                     6,101,605  

Repurchase Agreement

            29,826,933              29,826,933  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 6,250,974      $ 397,808,408     $      $ 404,059,382  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other Financial Instruments

          

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (N)

   $      $ 236,810     $      $ 236,810  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Other Financial Instruments

   $      $ 236,810     $      $ 236,810  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
          

LIABILITIES

          

Other Financial Instruments

          

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (N)

   $      $ (221,777   $      $ (221,777
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Other Financial Instruments

   $      $ (221,777   $      $ (221,777
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Securities are exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Securities may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2020, the total value of 144A securities is $171,169,650, representing 42.6% of the Fund’s net assets.
(B)    Securities are exempt from registration under Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts from registration securities offered and sold outside the United States. Securities may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933. At October 31, 2020, the total value of Regulation S securities is $41,896,630, representing 10.4% of the Fund’s net assets.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued):

 

(C)    Payment in-kind. Securities pay interest or dividends in the form of additional bonds or preferred stock. If the securities make a cash payment in addition to in-kind, the cash rate is disclosed separately.
(D)    Perpetual maturity. The date displayed is the next call date.
(E)    Floating or variable rate securities. The rates disclosed are as of October 31, 2020. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated within the description. Variable rate securities with a floor or ceiling feature are disclosed at the inherent rate, where applicable. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread, but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions; these securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in the description.
(F)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $7,834,889, collateralized by cash collateral of $6,101,605 and non-cash collateral, such as U.S. government securities and irrevocable letters of credit, of $1,900,013. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(G)    Securities in default; no interest payments received and/or dividends declared during the last 12 months. At October 31, 2020, the total value of such securities is $1,893,720, representing 0.5% of the Fund’s net assets.
(H)    Non-income producing securities.
(I)    When-issued, delayed-delivery and/or forward commitment (including TBAs) securities. Securities to be settled and delivered after October 31, 2020. Securities may display a coupon rate of 0.00%, as the rate is to be determined at time of settlement.
(J)    Securities in default; partial receipt of interest payments and/or dividends declared at last payment date. At October 31, 2020, the total value of such securities is $1,041,655, representing 0.3% of the Fund’s net assets.
(K)    Step bonds. Coupon rates change in increments to maturity. The rates disclosed are as of October 31, 2020; the maturity dates disclosed are the ultimate maturity dates.
(L)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2020.
(M)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.
(N)    Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

CURRENCY ABBREVIATIONS:

 

BRL    Brazilian Real
COP    Columbian Peso
CZK    Czech Republic Koruna
EUR    Euro
IDR    Indonesian Rupiah
INR    Indian Rupee
MXN    Mexican Peso
MYR    Malaysian Ringgit
PEN    Peruvian Sol
PLN    Polish Zloty
RON    New Romanian Leu
RUB    Russian Ruble
USD    United States Dollar
ZAR    South African Rand

COUNTERPARTY ABBREVIATIONS:

 

BCLY    Barclays Bank PLC
HSBC    HSBC Bank USA
JPM    JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
TDB    Toronto Dominion Bank

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATION:

 

MTN    Medium Term Note

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Emerging Markets Opportunities

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Emerging markets, as measured by the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (“Index”), posted positive results over the period, from December 19, 2019 (Fund inception) to October 31, 2020. Equities continued their strong performance from 2019 into 2020 until mid-February and March when a sell-off hit global markets due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Markets grappled with uncertainty about the magnitude, duration, and potential economic consequences of the outbreak, but as countries gradually eased quarantine measures and reopened their economies investors were optimistic about the global economic recovery.

In Asia, Taiwan and China led the region higher despite further indications that U.S./China relations had deteriorated. Performance in Taiwan was driven by continued strength in technology export orders and stronger demand for domestic services thanks to its ability to control the COVID-19 outbreak. China’s economic recovery accelerated amid a pickup in industrial production, greater demand for consumer services, and improved consumer sentiment.

Latin American equities produced mixed results as markets were hindered by supply disruptions, negative demand shocks, and anxiety about the spread of COVID-19. Argentina was the top performer in the region, as the country rallied on news that the government had reached an agreement with top creditors to restructure $65 billion of U.S. dollar-denominated debt following months of negotiations, setting the stage for potential debt relief.

Within Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Central European countries especially the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland suffered steep declines, as supply-chain disruptions and falling export demand posed significant risks to growth. Additionally, there were fears that an escalation of the virus in the region could lead to quarantine measures that would severely disrupt the labor market and upend consumption and investment.

Four of 11 sectors within the Index posted positive returns over the period. Consumer discretionary, health care, and information technology rose the most, while the energy, financials, and real estate sectors declined most.

PERFORMANCE

For the period from inception, December 19, 2019, through October 31, 2020, Transamerica Emerging Markets Opportunities (Class I) returned -1.00%. By comparison, its benchmark, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, returned 1.94%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund underperformed its benchmark for the period from December 19, 2019 (Fund inception) to October 31, 2020. Stock selection within consumer discretionary, energy, and materials drove relative underperformance during the period. These positions were partially offset by stronger selection within information technology, health care, and consumer staples. From a country perspective, stock selection in South Africa, Argentina, and India detracted most from relative results, while holdings in Brazil, Taiwan, Greece, and Mexico were the top contributors to relative performance.

The Fund’s largest individual contributors to relative performance included overweights to China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp., Ltd., A Shares, (consumer discretionary) and Tencent Holdings, Ltd. (communication services), and an out-of-benchmark position in Nexon Co., Ltd. (communication services).

The Fund’s largest individual detractors from relative performance included overweights to YPF SA, ADR (energy) and Sasol Financing International, Ltd. (materials), and not holding benchmark constituent Meituan (consumer discretionary).

During the fiscal year, the Fund utilized derivatives. These positions added to performance.

Mary L. Pryshlak, CFA

Jonathan G. White, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

Wellington Management Company LLP

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     92.8

Preferred Stocks

     2.7  

Exchange-Traded Fund

     2.7  

Other Investment Company

     0.5  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) ^

     1.3  

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

^   The Net Other Assets (Liabilities) category may include, but is not limited to, reverse repurchase agreements, forward foreign currency contracts, futures contracts, swap agreements, written options and swaptions, and cash collateral.
 

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

        10 Year or
Since Inception
     Inception Date  

Class I (NAV)

       (1.00 )%(A)       12/19/2019  

MSCI Emerging Markets Index(B)

       1.94 %(A)          

Class I2 (NAV)

       (1.00 )%(A)       12/19/2019  

(A) Not annualized.

(B) The MSCI Emerging Markets Index captures large and mid-cap representation across emerging markets countries.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The price of equity securities fluctuates based on changes in a company’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the equity securities owned by the Fund fall, the value of the Fund will decline. The risks of investing in foreign securities are magnified in emerging markets. These may include risks related to market and currency volatility, adverse social and political developments and the relatively small size and lower trading volumes of these markets. An investment in emerging market securities should be considered speculative.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 92.8%  
Argentina - 0.9%  

MercadoLibre, Inc. (A)

    3,296        $  4,001,509  

YPF SA, ADR (A)

    1,197,392        3,855,602  
    

 

 

 
       7,857,111  
    

 

 

 
Brazil - 4.9%  

Cyrela Brazil Realty SA Empreendimentos e Participacoes, Class A

    335,030        1,330,673  

Energisa SA

    351,136        2,568,370  

Localiza Rent a Car SA

    511,180        5,405,833  

Lojas Renner SA

    403,110        2,630,987  

Magazine Luiza SA

    1,357,092        5,825,282  

Notre Dame Intermedica Participacoes SA

    191,862        2,198,508  

Petrobras Distribuidora SA

    1,683,517        5,627,420  

Petroleo Brasileiro SA

    2,562,551        8,485,342  

Raia Drogasil SA

    545,745        2,288,382  

Vale SA, ADR (B)

    485,587        5,132,655  
    

 

 

 
       41,493,452  
    

 

 

 
Cayman Islands - 0.5%  

ESR Cayman, Ltd. (A) (C)

    1,425,449        4,305,466  
    

 

 

 
China - 41.1%  

Airtac International Group

    91,000        2,449,798  

Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd. (A)

    1,139,584        43,183,219  

Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd., ADR (A)

    163,047        49,678,790  

Amoy Diagnostics Co., Ltd., A Shares

    176,600        2,221,850  

BeiGene, Ltd., ADR (A)

    11,168        3,311,535  

China Construction Bank Corp., H Shares

    18,104,922        12,476,338  

China Life Insurance Co., Ltd., H Shares

    2,821,050        6,155,320  

China Longyuan Power Group Corp., Ltd., H Shares

    9,704,175        6,651,340  

China Merchants Bank Co., Ltd., H Shares

    1,679,587        8,748,856  

China Oilfield Services, Ltd., H Shares

    6,348,442        3,833,705  

China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp., Ltd., A Shares

    335,706        10,007,707  

China Tower Corp., Ltd., H Shares (C)

    36,358,648        5,689,930  

China Yangtze Power Co., Ltd., GDR (A) (C) (D)

    132,375        3,534,412  

Chindata Group Holdings, Ltd., ADR (A)

    92,282        1,286,411  

CSC Financial Co., Ltd., H Shares (B) (C)

    2,170,001        2,631,395  

Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Ltd., H Shares

    8,275,902        5,829,756  

ENN Energy Holdings, Ltd.

    382,936        4,846,476  

Hangzhou Tigermed Consulting Co., Ltd., H Shares (A) (C)

    73,700        1,183,573  

Huazhu Group, Ltd. (A)

    50,400        2,133,670  

Huazhu Group, Ltd., ADR

    31,038        1,230,036  

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, Ltd., H Shares

    13,911,503        7,899,842  

Innovent Biologics, Inc. (A) (C)

    284,076        2,106,422  

Longfor Group Holdings, Ltd. (C)

    806,512        4,418,967  

Luxshare Precision Industry Co., Ltd., A Shares

    1,120,768        9,180,138  

New Oriental Education & Technology Group, Inc., ADR (A)

    40,649        6,519,287  

Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China, Ltd., H Shares

    1,172,234        12,120,517  

Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer Co., Ltd., H Shares

    1,298,092        2,517,505  

Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd., A Shares

    64,300        3,722,067  
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
China (continued)  

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co., Ltd., H Shares

    17,294,000        $   3,196,121  

TAL Education Group, ADR (A)

    147,450        9,799,527  

Tencent Holdings, Ltd.

    927,145        70,839,078  

Tencent Music Entertainment Group, ADR (A)

    497,748        7,406,490  

Trip.Com Group, Ltd., ADR (A)

    247,773        7,125,951  

Wuhan Raycus Fiber Laser Technologies Co., Ltd., A Shares

    613,285        6,861,860  

WuXi AppTec Co., Ltd., H Shares (B) (C)

    131,389        2,100,687  

Wuxi Biologics Cayman, Inc. (A) (C)

    221,530        6,221,384  

Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co., Ltd., A Shares

    207,744        3,164,183  

Zai Lab, Ltd., ADR (A)

    26,452        2,170,387  

Zai Lab, Ltd. (A)

    12,700        1,056,627  
    

 

 

 
       345,511,157  
    

 

 

 
Czech Republic - 0.4%  

Komercni banka as (A)

    160,828        3,265,797  
    

 

 

 
Greece - 0.4%  

Hellenic Telecommunications Organization SA

    227,158        3,012,503  
    

 

 

 
Hong Kong - 6.3%  

AIA Group, Ltd.

    1,479,321        14,078,955  

China Gas Holdings, Ltd.

    1,522,806        4,679,658  

China Mengniu Dairy Co., Ltd. (A)

    2,357,112        11,112,167  

China Overseas Land & Investment, Ltd.

    1,692,899        4,252,207  

China Resources Beer Holdings Co., Ltd.

    1,259,489        7,814,596  

Geely Automobile Holdings, Ltd.

    2,265,334        4,654,934  

Kerry Properties, Ltd.

    649,445        1,593,431  

Shimao Group Holdings, Ltd.

    1,247,871        4,420,349  
    

 

 

 
       52,606,297  
    

 

 

 
India - 2.7%  

Axis Bank, Ltd., GDR (A)

    153,980        5,004,350  

ICICI Bank, Ltd., ADR (A) (B)

    1,006,758        10,621,297  

Larsen & Toubro, Ltd., GDR

    604,785        7,378,377  
    

 

 

 
       23,004,024  
    

 

 

 
Indonesia - 1.4%  

Bank Central Asia Tbk PT

    2,817,276        5,543,429  

Bank Mandiri Persero Tbk PT

    8,059,375        3,139,374  

Unilever Indonesia Tbk PT

    5,584,348        2,963,538  
    

 

 

 
       11,646,341  
    

 

 

 
Japan - 1.0%  

Nexon Co., Ltd. (B)

    87,737        2,445,309  

Tokyo Electron, Ltd.

    22,136        5,941,542  
    

 

 

 
       8,386,851  
    

 

 

 
Jordan - 0.3%  

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC

    81,381        2,645,978  
    

 

 

 
Kazakhstan - 0.3%  

Kaspi.KZ JSC, GDR (A) (C) (D)

    49,183        2,112,410  
    

 

 

 
Mexico - 1.6%  

America Movil SAB de CV, Series L

    4,693,430        2,852,147  

Grupo Mexico SAB de CV, Series B

    632,943        1,804,700  

Orbia Advance Corp. SAB de CV

    4,906,744        8,718,628  
    

 

 

 
       13,375,475  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Netherlands - 0.9%  

ASML Holding NV

    21,148        $   7,651,407  
    

 

 

 
Peru - 0.7%  

Credicorp, Ltd.

    54,123        6,206,826  
    

 

 

 
Philippines - 0.1%  

Ayala Land, Inc.

    1,645,364        1,120,106  
    

 

 

 
Republic of Korea - 6.8%  

Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd.

    40,370        8,088,675  

LG Chem, Ltd.

    20,370        11,107,374  

LG Household & Health Care, Ltd.

    5,748        7,621,151  

Lotte Chemical Corp.

    16,749        3,463,930  

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

    303,639        15,262,599  

Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd.

    323,373        8,773,842  

SK Telecom Co., Ltd.

    16,190        3,070,088  
    

 

 

 
       57,387,659  
    

 

 

 
Republic of South Africa - 3.8%  

FirstRand, Ltd.

    3,512,377        8,153,373  

Gold Fields, Ltd.

    509,822        5,513,817  

Naspers, Ltd., N Shares

    67,296        13,138,025  

Old Mutual, Ltd.

    5,775,348        3,350,181  

Sibanye Stillwater, Ltd.

    606,101        1,787,222  
    

 

 

 
       31,942,618  
    

 

 

 
Russian Federation - 2.9%  

Inter RAO (A) (D)

    63,872,496        4,096,526  

Lukoil PJSC, ADR

    8,796        449,388  

MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC (D)

    8,315        1,979,034  

Mobile TeleSystems PJSC, ADR

    366,714        2,867,704  

Rosneft Oil Co. PJSC, GDR

    996,301        4,353,835  

Sberbank of Russia PJSC (D)

    2,550,191        6,463,352  

Yandex NV, Class A (A) (B)

    73,997        4,260,007  
    

 

 

 
       24,469,846  
    

 

 

 
Taiwan - 14.0%  

Accton Technology Corp.

    1,157,366        8,408,599  

Delta Electronics, Inc.

    856,372        5,697,801  

E.Sun Financial Holding Co., Ltd.

    5,624,505        4,782,043  

Far Eastern New Century Corp.

    5,528,698        4,991,362  

Globalwafers Co., Ltd.

    737,057        10,733,230  

MediaTek, Inc.

    661,140        15,715,470  

Realtek Semiconductor Corp.

    822,220        10,242,750  

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

    3,340,251        50,536,907  

Uni-President Enterprises Corp.

    3,281,483        7,034,061  
    

 

 

 
       118,142,223  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Thailand - 0.8%  

CP ALL PCL

    45        $   77  

Kasikornbank PCL

    2,710,857        6,528,745  
    

 

 

 
       6,528,822  
    

 

 

 
Turkey - 0.4%  

Tupras Turkiye Petrol Rafinerileri AS (A)

    336,808        3,011,607  
    

 

 

 
United Kingdom - 0.6%  

Anglo American PLC

    229,307          5,380,270  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $735,491,624)

 

     781,064,246  
    

 

 

 
PREFERRED STOCKS - 2.7%  
Brazil - 1.4%  

Braskem SA,
Series A, 3.65% (E)

    1,030,000        4,099,931  

Gerdau SA,
0.43% (E)

    696,500        2,647,403  

Itau Unibanco Holding SA,
4.99% (E)

    1,350,400        5,525,909  
    

 

 

 
       12,273,243  
    

 

 

 
Republic of Korea - 1.3%  

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.,
2.63% (E)

    244,263        10,866,012  
    

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks
(Cost $23,931,462)

 

     23,139,255  
  

 

 

 
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND - 2.7%  
United States - 2.7%  

iShares MSCI India ETF (B)

    668,004        22,438,254  
    

 

 

 

Total Exchange-Traded Fund
(Cost $20,871,280)

 

     22,438,254  
    

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 0.5%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 0.5%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 0.09% (E)

    3,948,073        3,948,073  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $3,948,073)

 

     3,948,073  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $784,242,439)

 

     830,589,828  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - 1.3%

 

     10,867,972  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  841,457,800  
    

 

 

 
 

 

FUTURES CONTRACTS:                                                
Long Futures Contracts                                                
Description    Number of
Contracts
     Expiration
Date
     Notional
Amount
     Value      Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
Depreciation
 

MSCI Emerging Markets Index

     101        12/18/2020        $  5,624,484        $  5,564,595        $  —        $  (59,889

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

INVESTMENTS BY INDUSTRY (unaudited):

 

 

Industry   Percentage of
Total Investments
       Value  

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail

    14.1      $ 117,127,494  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

    12.1          100,821,306  

Banks

    11.4          94,980,000  

Interactive Media & Services

    9.0          75,099,085  

Insurance

    4.3          35,704,973  

Chemicals

    3.7          30,585,984  

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

    3.1          26,128,611  

Metals & Mining

    2.9          24,245,101  

International Equity Funds

    2.7          22,438,254  

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

    2.6          21,739,799  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

    2.4          20,155,774  

Real Estate Management & Development

    2.4          20,110,526  

Food Products

    2.2          18,146,228  

Diversified Consumer Services

    2.0          16,318,814  

Specialty Retail

    1.9          15,635,127  

Biotechnology

    1.3          10,866,821  

Automobiles

    1.3          10,484,690  

Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers

    1.2          10,185,752  

Entertainment

    1.2          9,851,799  

Gas Utilities

    1.1          9,526,134  

Life Sciences Tools & Services

    1.1          9,505,644  

Wireless Telecommunication Services

    1.1          8,789,939  

Diversified Telecommunication Services

    1.0          8,702,433  

Multiline Retail

    1.0          8,456,269  

Communications Equipment

    1.0          8,408,599  

Diversified Financial Services

    1.0          8,153,373  

Auto Components

    1.0          8,088,675  

Beverages

    0.9          7,814,596  

Personal Products

    0.9          7,621,151  

Construction & Engineering

    0.9          7,378,377  

Electric Utilities

    0.8          6,664,896  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

    0.8          6,239,572  

Food & Staples Retailing

    0.7          5,452,642  

Road & Rail

    0.6          5,405,833  

Industrial Conglomerates

    0.6          4,991,362  

Energy Equipment & Services

    0.5          3,833,705  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

    0.4          3,363,706  

Household Products

    0.4          2,963,538  

Pharmaceuticals

    0.3          2,645,978  

Capital Markets

    0.3          2,631,395  

Machinery

    0.3          2,449,798  

Health Care Providers & Services

    0.3          2,198,508  

Software

    0.3          2,112,410  

Household Durables

    0.2          1,330,673  

IT Services

    0.2          1,286,411  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Investments

    99.5          826,641,755  

Short-Term Investments

    0.5          3,948,073  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total Investments

    100.0      $   830,589,828  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (F)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

          

Investments

          

Common Stocks

   $ 192,396,236     $ 588,668,010      $      $ 781,064,246  

Preferred Stocks

     12,273,243       10,866,012               23,139,255  

Exchange-Traded Fund

     22,438,254                     22,438,254  

Other Investment Company

     3,948,073                     3,948,073  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 231,055,806     $ 599,534,022      $      $ 830,589,828  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

 

Other Financial Instruments

          

Futures Contracts (G)

   $ (59,889   $      $      $ (59,889
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Other Financial Instruments

   $ (59,889   $      $      $ (59,889
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $15,184,023, collateralized by cash collateral of $3,948,073 and non-cash collateral, such as U.S. government securities and irrevocable letters of credit, of $11,814,088. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(C)    Securities are exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Securities may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2020, the total value of 144A securities is $34,304,646, representing 4.1% of the Fund’s net assets.
(D)    Fair valued as determined in good faith in accordance with procedures established by the Board. At October 31, 2020, the total value of securities is $18,185,734, representing 2.2% of the Fund’s net assets.
(E)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2020.
(F)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the period ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.
(G)    Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

ADR    American Depositary Receipt
GDR    Global Depositary Receipt

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Event Driven

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET COMMENTARY

The final months of 2019 reiterated the fact that the U.S. economy remained resilient amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions and looming recessionary concerns. Household activity continued to flourish, and consumer spending remained robust. Strong consumer confidence could be attributed to strong wage gains and a healthy job market. Financial markets held onto their November 2019 gains and the announcement of a “phase one” U.S.-China trade deal helped stoke the year-end rally for 2019. As 2020 began, the U.S. economy suffered after the coronavirus shut down commerce and local governments instituted shelter-in-place restrictions. Positive equity market performance was altered into significant negative territory as equity multiples declined and credit spreads widened. Saudi Arabia and Russia flooded the market with oil supply, exacerbating the demand shock. Attention in Washington shifted from the election cycle to collaboration on relief packages to offset plunging consumer and corporate spending. The U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) dropped rates to zero in response to the economic shock and pledged over two trillion dollars of loans and purchases of various security types.

Corporate bond and equity markets rebounded in the spring and advanced through the summer and into the fall as global economies recovered from the initial effects of the pandemic. A combination of government stimulus and reopening of factories and businesses led markets higher. Falling virus case statistics and vaccine development progress all helped investor sentiment, notwithstanding a second surge in the summer. The hope of a speedy economic recovery dimmed somewhat as the prospect of a second fiscal package faded amidst disagreement in Washington and attention elsewhere. Further, the Fed’s September 2020 meeting contained no guidance about future new monetary stimulus, which disappointed markets and highlighted its dependence on government support over the near-term. The market looked ahead into the long-anticipated U.S. presidential election.

Contrary to economic uncertainty, global convertible new issuance was strong as of September 30, 2020 and easily surpassed 2019’s full year total. New issuance was higher on a year-over-year basis, according to Refinitiv. In addition, the U.S. and global convertible markets did grow on a year-over-year basis.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica Event Driven (Class I2) returned 9.54%. By comparison, its benchmark, the ICE BofAML U.S. Dollar LIBOR 3-Month Constant Maturity Index, returned 1.38%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund outperformed its primary benchmark during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020.

The Fund generated positive performance during November and December 2019. Despite a challenging start to the year, the Fund generated attractive performance during the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020.

A robust housing market further fueled by the pull forward of relocation demand triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, allowed Zillow Group, Inc. (“Zillow”), a top portfolio performer, to revalue. The adoption of virtual home buying and selling was accelerated as social distancing rendered the traditional ecosystem less effective and highlighted the value and convenience of Zillow’s platform.

Interactive Corp. (“IAC”) also contributed to the Fund’s return. IAC is an internet and media company with over 100 underlying subsidiaries including LendingTree and online dating services. Match.com, its main asset and the world’s largest online dating provider, suffered from fears that social distancing could severely disrupt dating. On the contrary, Match’s model proved to be resilient. The company’s business update revealed only limited impact from the COVID-19 pandemic, as engagement in Match’s various services such as live streaming and chat increased. The Fund’s position proved to generate strong returns over the course of the year.

The Fund also participated in a number of new issues during the start of the pandemic. We took advantage of consumer discretionary company Royal Caribbean’s new issue believing a strong outlook with 2021 bookings are well within historical average. The company maintains a loyal customer base and the issue offered attractive valuation prospects. The performance suffered in the short-term, but we maintain conviction in the company over the long-term and the company’s offerings provides the Fund with sufficient liquidity.

Cinemark Holdings, Inc., (“Cinemark”) a movie exhibitor chain, also accessed the convertible market for financing, as movie theaters effectively closed in late-March, without openings or operations across a large part of the U.S. In certain markets, as authorities allowed theatres to reopen under limited seating capacity restrictions, Cinemark undertook a broader reopen of their theatres in states where allowed, increasing the percentage of available theatres to approximately 70% of their pre-COVID-19 operations. Though performance of the convertible bond suffered in the short-term, we believe that its balance sheet will enable the company to weather the pandemic over time.

 

 

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STRATEGY REVIEW (continued)

 

During the fiscal year, the Fund utilized derivatives. These positions added to performance.

Odell Lambroza

Tracy V. Maitland

Co-Portfolio Managers

Advent Capital Management, LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Convertible Bonds

     93.2

Repurchase Agreement

     11.6  

Convertible Preferred Stocks

     4.2  

Common Stocks

     1.6  

Corporate Debt Security

     1.0  

Exchange-Traded Options Purchased

     0.0

Common Stocks Sold Short

     (24.9

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) ^

     13.3  

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

*   Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.
^   The Net Other Assets (Liabilities) category may include, but is not limited to, reverse repurchase agreements, forward foreign currency contracts, futures contracts, swap agreements, written options and swaptions, and cash collateral.
 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

      1 Year      5 Year      10 Year or
Since Inception
     Inception Date  

Class I (NAV)

     9.60      N/A        5.41      11/11/2016  

Class I2 (NAV)

     9.54      4.54      3.43      03/31/2015  

ICE BofAML U.S. Dollar LIBOR 3-Month Constant Maturity Index (A)

     1.38      1.50      1.37         

(A) The ICE BofAML U.S. Dollar LIBOR 3-Month Constant Maturity Index represents the London interbank offered rate (“LIBOR”) with a constant 3-month average maturity.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or Life of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The value of your investment may be more volatile to the extent that the Fund borrows or uses derivatives or other investments that have a leveraging effect on the Fund. Other risks also will be compounded. This is because leverage generally magnifies the effect of a change in the value of an asset and creates a risk of loss of value on a larger pool of assets than the Fund would otherwise have had. The use of leverage is considered to be a speculative investment practice and may result in the loss of a substantial amount, and possibly all, of the Fund’s assets. The Fund also may have to sell assets at inopportune times to satisfy its obligations. The price of equity securities fluctuates based on changes in a company’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the equity securities owned by the Fund fall, the value of the Fund will decline. Fixed income securities have several risks including fluctuations in market value, changes in interest rates as the values will decrease as interest rates rise, and issuers defaulting on their obligations to pay interest or return principal.

The Fund is classified as “non-diversified,” which means it may invest a larger percentage of its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund. To the extent the Fund invests its assets in a smaller number of issuers, the Fund will be more susceptible to negative events affecting those issuers.

 

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 1.6%  
Beverages - 0.4%  

Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A

    1,500        $  247,845  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 0.7%  

Atlantic Avenue Acquisition Corp. (A)

    45,000        444,600  
    

 

 

 
Entertainment - 0.4%  

Ubisoft Entertainment SA (A)

    2,450        216,417  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 0.1%  

Fnac Darty SA (A)

    1,462        62,796  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $1,032,788)

 

     971,658  
  

 

 

 
CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS - 4.2%  
Capital Markets - 0.7%  

KKR & Co., Inc.,
Series C, 6.00%

    8,000        416,320  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 1.0%  

PG&E Corp.,
5.50%

    6,000        597,720  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.9%  

Boston Scientific Corp.,
Series A, 5.50%

    5,000        517,900  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 0.4%  

Elanco Animal Health, Inc.,
5.00%

    4,650        224,921  
    

 

 

 
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 1.2%  

2020 Cash Mandatory Exchangeable Trust,
5.25% (B)

    700        732,094  
    

 

 

 

Total Convertible Preferred Stocks
(Cost $2,432,500)

 

     2,488,955  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CONVERTIBLE BONDS - 93.2%  
Airlines - 2.7%  

Southwest Airlines Co.
1.25%, 05/01/2025 (C)

    $  1,175,000        1,580,375  
    

 

 

 
Automobiles - 1.0%  

Winnebago Industries, Inc.
1.50%, 04/01/2025 (B)

    600,000        617,280  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 0.8%  

BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.
1.25%, 05/15/2027 (B)

    500,000        480,625  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 5.1%  

JPMorgan Chase Financial Co. LLC
0.25%, 05/01/2023 (B) (C)

    2,000,000        2,023,750  

SBI Holdings, Inc.
Zero Coupon, 07/25/2025 (D)

    JPY  100,000,000        1,002,913  
    

 

 

 
       3,026,663  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Consumer Services - 0.8%  

Chegg, Inc.
Zero Coupon, 09/01/2026 (B)

    $  500,000        504,361  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 3.6%  

Cellnex Telecom SA
1.50%, 01/16/2026, MTN (D)

    EUR  1,000,000        2,129,539  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CONVERTIBLE BONDS (continued)  
Entertainment - 5.1%  

Cinemark Holdings, Inc.
4.50%, 08/15/2025 (B)

    $  1,300,000        $   1,122,108  

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
2.00%, 02/15/2025 (B) (C)

    1,100,000        955,650  

Zynga, Inc.
0.25%, 06/01/2024

    750,000        947,798  
    

 

 

 
       3,025,556  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 3.9%  

Cantel Medical Corp.
3.25%, 05/15/2025 (B)

    800,000        1,076,500  

LivaNova USA, Inc.
3.00%, 12/15/2025 (B)

    910,000        1,004,122  

NuVasive, Inc.
0.38%, 03/15/2025 (B)

    260,000        222,950  
    

 

 

 
       2,303,572  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Technology - 3.3%  

Omnicell, Inc.
0.25%, 09/15/2025 (B)

    400,000        436,878  

Teladoc Health, Inc.
1.25%, 06/01/2027 (B) (C)

    1,300,000        1,513,554  
    

 

 

 
       1,950,432  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 6.4%  

Bloomin’ Brands, Inc.
5.00%, 05/01/2025 (B)

    550,000        780,540  

NCL Corp., Ltd.
6.00%, 05/15/2024 (B)

    580,000        820,084  

Penn National Gaming, Inc.
2.75%, 05/15/2026

    625,000        1,535,625  
Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.             

2.88%, 11/15/2023 (B)

    130,000        122,782  

4.25%, 06/15/2023 (B)

    500,000        517,973  
    

 

 

 
       3,777,004  
    

 

 

 
Interactive Media & Services - 9.0%  

Kakao Corp.
Zero Coupon, 04/28/2023 (D)

    200,000        204,996  

Twitter, Inc.
0.25%, 06/15/2024 (C)

    2,978,000        3,251,377  

Zillow Group, Inc.
2.75%, 05/15/2025 (C)

    1,200,000        1,881,392  
    

 

 

 
       5,337,765  
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 7.5%  

Etsy, Inc.
0.13%, 09/01/2027 (B)

    750,000        776,863  

Fiverr International, Ltd.
Zero Coupon, 11/01/2025 (B)

    350,000        357,875  

RealReal, Inc.
3.00%, 06/15/2025 (B)

    800,000        813,000  

Wayfair, Inc.
0.63%, 10/01/2025 (B)

    1,200,000        1,144,208  

Zalando SE
Series B,
0.63%, 08/06/2027 (D)

    EUR  1,000,000        1,375,615  
    

 

 

 
       4,467,561  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 7.2%  

Parsons Corp.
0.25%, 08/15/2025 (B)

    $  800,000        778,025  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CONVERTIBLE BONDS (continued)  
IT Services (continued)  

Shopify, Inc.
0.13%, 11/01/2025

    $   590,000        $   645,312  

Square, Inc.
0.13%, 03/01/2025 (B) (C)

    1,000,000        1,467,211  

Wix.com, Ltd.
Zero Coupon, 08/15/2025 (B)

    375,000        366,397  

Worldline SA
Zero Coupon, 07/30/2025 (D)

    EUR  692,300        995,547  
    

 

 

 
       4,252,492  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 1.7%  

Middleby Corp.
1.00%, 09/01/2025 (B)

    $  1,000,000        1,026,250  
    

 

 

 
Media - 3.6%  

Liberty Broadband Corp.
2.75%, 09/30/2050 (B) (C)

    1,200,000        1,286,904  

Liberty Media Corp.
2.25%, 12/01/2048 (B) (C)

    808,000        836,280  
    

 

 

 
       2,123,184  
    

 

 

 
Metals & Mining - 3.2%  

Allegheny Technologies, Inc.
3.50%, 06/15/2025 (B) (C)

    600,000        586,860  

SSR Mining, Inc.
2.50%, 04/01/2039 (C)

    1,000,000        1,313,125  
    

 

 

 
       1,899,985  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 1.6%  

Jazz Investments I, Ltd.
2.00%, 06/15/2026 (B) (C)

    800,000        957,015  
    

 

 

 
Real Estate Management & Development - 0.5%  

Redfin Corp.
Zero Coupon, 10/15/2025 (B)

    320,000        300,416  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 6.8%  

Nova Measuring Instruments, Ltd.
Zero Coupon, 10/15/2025 (B)

    200,000        200,609  

SolarEdge Technologies, Inc.
Zero Coupon, 09/15/2025 (B)

    1,000,000        1,228,500  
STMicroelectronics NV             

Series A,

    

Zero Coupon, 08/04/2025 (D)

    1,000,000        1,106,110  

Series B,

    

Zero Coupon, 08/04/2027 (D)

    1,400,000        1,523,620  
    

 

 

 
       4,058,839  
    

 

 

 
Software - 18.2%  

Cloudflare, Inc.
0.75%, 05/15/2025 (B)

    500,000        788,583  

CyberArk Software, Ltd.
Zero Coupon, 11/15/2024 (B) (C)

    1,000,000        957,276  

Datadog, Inc.
0.13%, 06/15/2025 (B) (C)

    900,000        1,124,640  

Envestnet, Inc.
0.75%, 08/15/2025 (B)

    450,000        449,826  

FireEye, Inc.
0.88%, 06/01/2024 (C)

    1,500,000        1,436,440  

Medallia, Inc.
0.13%, 09/15/2025 (B)

    900,000        924,910  

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
0.38%, 06/01/2025 (B) (C)

    1,400,000        1,422,750  
     Principal      Value  
CONVERTIBLE BONDS (continued)  
Software (continued)  

Proofpoint, Inc.
0.25%, 08/15/2024 (C)

    $   1,000,000        $   967,550  

Rapid7, Inc.
2.25%, 05/01/2025 (B)

    800,000        1,008,134  

Slack Technologies, Inc.
0.50%, 04/15/2025 (B) (C)

    900,000        1,026,563  

Splunk, Inc.
1.13%, 06/15/2027 (B) (C)

    600,000        660,386  
    

 

 

 
       10,767,058  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 1.2%  

Burlington Stores, Inc.
2.25%, 04/15/2025 (B)

    600,000        686,685  
    

 

 

 

Total Convertible Bonds
(Cost $50,315,118)

 

     55,272,657  
  

 

 

 
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITY - 1.0%  
Communications Equipment - 1.0%  

Viavi Solutions, Inc.
1.75%, 06/01/2023 (C)

    500,000        571,679  
    

 

 

 

Total Corporate Debt Security
(Cost $505,720)

 

     571,679  
  

 

 

 
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 11.6%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 0.00% (E), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $6,900,315 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 2.75%, due 07/31/2023, and with a value of $7,038,419.

      6,900,315        6,900,315  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $6,900,315)

 

     6,900,315  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments Excluding Options Purchased
(Cost $61,186,441)

 

     66,205,264  

Total Options Purchased - 0.0% (F)
(Cost $31,782)

 

     18,000  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments Before Securities Sold Short
(Cost $61,218,223)

 

     66,223,264  
  

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
SECURITIES SOLD SHORT - (24.9)%  
COMMON STOCKS - (24.9)%  
Airlines - (0.7)%  

Southwest Airlines Co.

    (10,000        (395,300
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - (0.1)%  

BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.

    (1,200      (89,316
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment - (0.3)%  

Viavi Solutions, Inc.

    (15,246      (188,288
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - (1.7)%  

Cellnex Telecom SA (B)

    (15,915      (1,021,599
    

 

 

 
Entertainment - (1.2)%  

Cinemark Holdings, Inc.

    (18,900      (154,791

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

    (5,060      (246,928

Zynga, Inc., Class A

    (37,300      (335,327
    

 

 

 
       (737,046
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
SECURITIES SOLD SHORT (continued)  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - (1.2)%  

Cantel Medical Corp.

    (10,000      $   (478,400

LivaNova PLC

    (5,000      (251,700
    

 

 

 
       (730,100
    

 

 

 
Health Care Technology - (0.7)%  

Teladoc Health, Inc.

    (2,000      (392,920
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - (3.7)%  

Bloomin’ Brands, Inc.

    (35,000      (489,300

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Ltd.

    (14,400      (239,472

Penn National Gaming, Inc.

    (27,000      (1,457,460
    

 

 

 
       (2,186,232
    

 

 

 
Interactive Media & Services - (2.1)%  

Twitter, Inc.

    (11,913      (492,722

Zillow Group, Inc., Class C

    (8,251      (731,203
    

 

 

 
       (1,223,925
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - (0.9)%  

Etsy, Inc.

    (750      (91,193

RealReal, Inc.

    (25,000      (314,750

Wayfair, Inc., Class A

    (500      (124,015
    

 

 

 
       (529,958
    

 

 

 
IT Services - (2.5)%  

Okta, Inc.

    (3,000      (629,490

Square, Inc., Class A

    (5,600      (867,328
    

 

 

 
       (1,496,818
    

 

 

 
Machinery - (0.3)%  

Middleby Corp.

    (2,000      (199,080
    

 

 

 
Media - (0.1)%  

Charter Communications, Inc., Class A

    (100      (60,382
    

 

 

 
Metals & Mining - (0.9)%  

Allegheny Technologies, Inc.

    (6,200      (57,102
     Shares      Value  
SECURITIES SOLD SHORT (continued)  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Metals & Mining (continued)  

SSR Mining, Inc.

    (26,400      $   (488,664
    

 

 

 
       (545,766
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - (0.3)%  

Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC

    (1,200      (172,920
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - (0.4)%  

STMicroelectronics NV

    (7,000      (213,780
    

 

 

 
Software - (6.7)%  

Cloudflare, Inc., Class A

    (8,700      (452,139

CyberArk Software, Ltd.

    (4,500      (446,175

Datadog, Inc., Class A

    (7,000      (635,250

Envestnet, Inc.

    (500      (38,370

Medallia, Inc.

    (6,000      (170,700

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

    (2,500      (552,975

Proofpoint, Inc.

    (3,400      (325,516

Rapid7, Inc.

    (8,000      (495,440

Slack Technologies, Inc., Class A

    (19,700      (503,926

Splunk, Inc.

    (1,900      (376,276
    

 

 

 
       (3,996,767
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - (0.7)%  

Burlington Stores, Inc.

    (2,000      (387,160
    

 

 

 
Wireless Telecommunication Services - (0.4)%  

T-Mobile US, Inc.

    (2,000      (219,140
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Proceeds $(14,393,914))

 

     (14,786,497
  

 

 

 

Total Securities Sold Short
(Proceeds $(14,393,914))

 

     (14,786,497
  

 

 

 

Net Other Assets (Liabilities), Net of
Securities Sold Short  - 13.3%

 

     7,879,780  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  59,316,547  
    

 

 

 
 

 

EXCHANGE-TRADED OPTIONS PURCHASED:  
Description    Exercise
Price
     Expiration
Date
     Notional
Amount
     Number of
Contracts
     Premiums
Paid
     Value  

Put - Cinemark Holdings, Inc.

     USD        7.50        11/20/2020        USD        30,000        300      $   31,782      $   18,000  

 

FUTURES CONTRACTS:  
Short Futures Contracts  
Description    Number of
Contracts
     Expiration
Date
     Notional
Amount
     Value      Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
Depreciation
 

NASDAQ 100 E-Mini Index

     (12      12/18/2020        $  (2,748,108)      $   (2,651,100    $ 97,008      $  

S&P 500® E-Mini Index

     (24      12/18/2020            (4,074,000)        (3,917,640        156,360          —  
              

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Futures Contracts

               $ 253,368      $  
              

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS:  
Counterparty      Settlement 
Date
     Currency
Purchased
     Currency
Sold
     Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
Depreciation
 

SSB

       11/23/2020        USD        4,915,154        EUR        4,162,997      $ 64,262      $  

SSB

       11/23/2020        EUR        4,162,997        USD        4,925,853               (74,961

SSB

       11/24/2020        USD        4,851,406        EUR        4,100,000        73,815         

SSB

       11/24/2020        USD        1,044,580        JPY        110,000,000               (6,383
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 
Total               $   138,077      $   (81,344
             

 

 

    

 

 

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (G)

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Common Stocks

   $ 692,445     $ 279,213     $      $ 971,658  

Convertible Preferred Stocks

     2,488,955                    2,488,955  

Convertible Bonds

           55,272,657              55,272,657  

Corporate Debt Security

           571,679              571,679  

Repurchase Agreement

           6,900,315              6,900,315  

Exchange-Traded Options Purchased

     18,000                    18,000  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 3,199,400     $ 63,023,864     $      $ 66,223,264  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other Financial Instruments

 

Futures Contracts (H)

   $ 253,368     $     $      $ 253,368  

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (H)

           138,077              138,077  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Other Financial Instruments

   $ 253,368     $ 138,077     $      $ 391,445  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
LIABILITIES  

Securities Sold Short

 

Common Stocks

   $ (13,764,898   $ (1,021,599   $      $ (14,786,497
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Securities Sold Short

   $ (13,764,898   $ (1,021,599   $      $ (14,786,497
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other Financial Instruments

 

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (H)

   $     $ (81,344   $      $ (81,344
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Other Financial Instruments

   $     $ (81,344   $      $ (81,344
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    Securities are exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Securities may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2020, the total value of 144A securities is $33,085,818, representing 55.8% of the Fund’s net assets.
(C)    All or a portion of these securities have been segregated by the custodian as collateral for open exchange-traded options and securities sold short transactions. The total value of such securities is $22,794,131.
(D)    Securities are exempt from registration under Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts from registration securities offered and sold outside the United States. Securities may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933. At October 31, 2020, the total value of Regulation S securities is $8,338,340, representing 14.1% of the Fund’s net assets.
(E)    Rate disclosed reflects the yield at October 31, 2020.
(F)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.
(G)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.
(H)    Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

CURRENCY ABBREVIATIONS:

 

EUR    Euro
JPY    Japanese Yen
USD    United States Dollar

COUNTERPARTY ABBREVIATION:

 

SSB    State Street Bank & Trust Co.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

MTN    Medium Term Note
NASDAQ    National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

The fiscal year ended October 31, 2020 began with U.S. markets near all-time highs, though global trade tensions persisted, and manufacturing PMIs softened. The loan market started out with a rally in late 2019, led by lower-quality and single B names that had been trading at a discount. The strengthening market environment was fueled by limited primary supply, manageable retail outflows, ongoing collateralized loan obligation (“CLO”) demand and a risk-on tone emanating from a strong equity/high yield market.

After the turn of the calendar year, the loan market continued to rally as year-end paydowns left most managers flush with deployable cash amidst strong market conditions. Late February, however, brought with it an unexpected blow from the burgeoning global pandemic, halting any signs of a rally and pushing the loan market severely lower as retail outflows led to some forced selling while CLO managers attempted to de-risk their portfolio in COVID impacted names/sectors. The pandemic also resulted in a flood of downgrades, particularly from S&P, putting pressure on CLO structures which led to further selling, especially in the CCC rated cohort.

After the national lockdown ended and fiscal/monetary stimulus kicked in, the loan market began to heal, with consistently strong months in the second and third quarters. Downgrades lessened, companies improved liquidity, and the capital markets opened back up to a degree. The default rate continued to move higher throughout the summer but remained below many strategist’s expectations throughout the pandemic. At the end of the fiscal year, the loan market experienced modest selling pressure with heavy primary issuance amidst limited cash levels on the buy side, forcing managers to sell to make room for allocations and increased equity volatility due to election risks and rising COVID-19 cases.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica Floating Rate (Class A) returned 0.36%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its benchmark, the Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan Index, returned 1.50%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

All-in yields declined materially during the period due to the decline in LIBOR as the U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) cut the fed funds rate to zero in response to the pandemic-induced bear market. Security selection within Food/Tobacco, Service, Consumer Durables, and Healthcare sectors contributed to performance, while selection in Consumer Products, Manufacturing, and Housing sectors detracted.

From an allocation standpoint, the underweight allocation to Technology detracted, as did the overweight to Consumer Products. Cash was also a drag on returns as the Fund had to keep higher liquidity at certain times during the year to manage elevated outflows stemming from the market volatility.

From a ratings standpoint, underperformance from security selection in both BBs and Bs were a drag, while the Fund benefited from superior CCC selection. The Fund’s overweight to high yield bonds, which allowed the Fund to pursue carry in a more liquid manner, also detracted from performance as many of those bonds were liquidated around the market bottom in March to facilitate outflows.

John F. Bailey, CFA

Jason P. Felderman, CFA

Zach Halstead

James K. Schaeffer, Jr.

Co-Portfolio Managers

Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

Asset Allocation   

Percentage of Net

Assets

 

Loan Assignments

     83.8

Corporate Debt Securities

     6.9  

Exchange-Traded Funds

     1.6  

Other Investment Company

     1.0  

Repurchase Agreement

     0.4  

Common Stocks

     0.3  

Preferred Stock

     0.2  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     5.8  

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

 

Fund Characteristics    Years  

Average Maturity §

     3.97  

Duration †

     1.13  
Credit Quality ‡    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

AAA

     0.4

BBB

     4.9  

BB

     26.0  

B

     51.0  

CCC and Below

     5.7  

Not Rated

     6.2  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     5.8  

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

§

Average Maturity is computed by weighting the maturity of each security in the Fund by the market value of the security, then averaging these weighted figures.

 

Duration is a time measure of a bond’s interest rate sensitivity, based on the weighted average of the time periods over which a bond’s cash flows accrue to the bondholder.

 

Credit quality represents a percentage of net assets at the end of the reporting period. Ratings BBB or higher are considered investment grade. Not rated securities do not necessarily indicate low credit quality, and may or may not be equivalent of investment grade. The table reflects Standard and Poor’s (“S&P”) ratings; percentages may include investments not rated by S&P but rated by Moody’s, or if unrated by Moody’s, by Fitch ratings, and then included in the closest equivalent S&P rating. Credit ratings are subject to change. The Fund itself has not been rated by an independent agency.

 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Year or
Since Inception
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       (4.41 )%         2.14        2.23        10/31/2013  

Class A (NAV)

       0.36        3.14        2.94        10/31/2013  

Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan Index

       1.50        4.09        3.57           

Class C (POP)

       (1.24 )%         2.39        2.19        10/31/2013  

Class C (NAV)

       (0.28 )%         2.39        2.19        10/31/2013  

Class I (NAV)

       0.49        3.36        3.13        10/31/2013  

Class I2 (NAV)

       0.55        3.43        3.23        10/31/2013  

(A) The Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan Index is an index designed to mirror the investable universe of the dollar denominated leveraged loan market.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 4.75% for Class A shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges on Class I and I2 shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Investing in high-yield bonds (junk bonds) may be subject to greater volatility and risks as the income derived from these securities in not guaranteed. Changes in interest rates, the market’s perception of the issuers and the creditworthiness of the issuers may significantly affect the value of a bond.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES - 6.9%  
Commercial Services & Supplies - 1.6%  

Garda World Security Corp.
4.63%, 02/15/2027 (A)

    $500,000        $487,500  
GFL Environmental, Inc.             

3.75%, 08/01/2025 (A)

    150,000        150,000  

4.25%, 06/01/2025 (A)

    640,000        652,800  
    

 

 

 
       1,290,300  
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment - 1.2%  

Avaya, Inc.
6.13%, 09/15/2028 (A)

    600,000        615,750  

CommScope, Inc.
5.50%, 03/01/2024 (A)

    400,000        408,908  
    

 

 

 
       1,024,658  
    

 

 

 
Construction & Engineering - 0.5%  

PowerTeam Services LLC
9.03%, 12/04/2025 (A)

    417,000        441,499  
    

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging - 0.6%  

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC / Reynolds Group Issuer Lu
4.00%, 10/15/2027 (A)

    500,000        506,250  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 1.2%  

Legacy LifePoint Health LLC
6.75%, 04/15/2025 (A)

    500,000        528,750  

Tenet Healthcare Corp.
4.63%, 09/01/2024 - 06/15/2028 (A)

    500,000        509,878  
    

 

 

 
       1,038,628  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 0.6%  

Tempo Acquisition LLC / Tempo Acquisition Finance Corp.
5.75%, 06/01/2025 (A)

    500,000        523,750  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 0.3%  

Clark Equipment Co.
5.88%, 06/01/2025 (A)

    200,000        208,000  
    

 

 

 
Media - 0.9%  

LCPR Senior Secured Financing DAC
6.75%, 10/15/2027 (A)

    400,000        425,000  

Univision Communications, Inc.
6.63%, 06/01/2027 (A)

    333,000        336,746  
    

 

 

 
       761,746  
    

 

 

 

Total Corporate Debt Securities
(Cost $5,698,036)

 

     5,794,831  
  

 

 

 
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS - 83.8%  
Aerospace & Defense - 0.4%  
Avolon TLB Borrower 1 LLC             

Term Loan B3,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.75%,
2.50% (B), 01/15/2025

    246,256        237,125  

Term Loan B4,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.50%,
2.25% (B), 02/12/2027

    99,500        94,898  
    

 

 

 
       332,023  
    

 

 

 
Airlines - 0.4%  

Kestrel Bidco, Inc.
Term Loan B,
6-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
4.00% (B), 12/11/2026

    421,004        370,273  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Auto Components - 0.9%  

Highline Aftermarket Acquisition LLC
Term Loan B,
TBD, 10/21/2027 (C) (D)

    $ 73,333        $ 71,500  

Highline Aftermarket Acquisition, LLC
Delayed Draw Term Loan,
TBD, 10/21/2027 (C) (D)

    66,667        65,000  

Mavis Tire Express Services Corp.
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
3.47% (B), 03/20/2025

    616,020        587,786  
    

 

 

 
       724,286  
    

 

 

 
Automobiles - 0.7%  

Thor Industries, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
3.94% (B), 02/01/2026

    588,695        583,176  
    

 

 

 
Beverages - 0.4%  

Blue Ribbon LLC
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
5.00% (B), 11/15/2021

    384,234        354,648  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 1.6%  

Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc.
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
3.90% (B), 04/12/2025

    594,467        581,835  

Quikrete Holdings, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
2.65% (B), 02/01/2027

    125,000        122,448  

VT Topco, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
3.64% (B), 08/01/2025

    674,246        640,533  
    

 

 

 
       1,344,816  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 2.3%  

Blucora, Inc.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
5.00% (B), 05/22/2024

    678,306        669,827  

Deerfield Dakota Holding LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
4.75% (B), 04/09/2027

    523,688        515,440  

Kingpin Intermediate Holdings LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
4.50% (B), 07/03/2024

    378,783        329,541  

RPI Intermediate Finance Trust
Term Loan B1,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.75%,
1.90% (B), 02/11/2027

    141,250        140,426  

Victory Capital Holdings, Inc.
Term Loan B1,
3-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
2.73% (B), 07/01/2026

    237,111        231,776  
    

 

 

 
       1,887,010  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Chemicals - 0.5%  

VAC Germany Holdings GmbH
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
5.00% (B), 03/08/2025

    $ 621,250        $ 431,769  
    

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies - 3.2%  

BIFM Buyer, Inc.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
3.76% (B), 06/01/2026

    492,513        480,200  

Cardtronics USA, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
5.00% (B), 06/29/2027

    124,688        124,220  
Creative Artists Agency LLC             

Term Loan B,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
3.90% (B), 11/27/2026

    199,497        191,268  

Term Loan B1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 4.25%,
5.25% (B), 11/27/2026

    299,250        285,410  

Fly Funding II SARL
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.75%,
1.99% (B), 08/11/2025

    379,623        327,108  

Harsco Corp.
Term Loan B1,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
3.25% (B), 12/06/2024

    95,408        94,652  

Prime Security Services Borrower LLC
Term Loan B1,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
12-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
4.25% (B), 09/23/2026

    495,000        487,575  

Spin Holdco, Inc.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
4.25% (B), 11/14/2022

    674,698        655,807  
    

 

 

 
       2,646,240  
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment - 1.1%  
Avaya, Inc.             

Term Loan B,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 4.25%,
4.40% (B), 12/15/2024

    13,574        13,315  

1-Month LIBOR + 4.25%,
4.40% (B), 12/15/2027

    342,100        329,272  

Sabre Industries, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
3.40% (B), 04/15/2026

    230,430        226,876  

Securus Technologies Holdings, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
6-Month LIBOR + 4.50%,
5.50% (B), 11/01/2024

    467,843        386,750  
    

 

 

 
       956,213  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Construction & Engineering - 1.1%  

API Group DE, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
5.50% (B), 10/01/2026

    $ 298,496        $ 291,500  

Granite Acquisition, Inc.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
4.75% (B), 09/19/2022

    390,006        388,868  

PowerTeam Services LLC
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
4.25% (B), 03/06/2025

    252,893        244,042  
    

 

 

 
       924,410  
    

 

 

 
Construction Materials - 0.2%  

Forterra Finance LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
4.00% (B), 10/25/2023

    160,297        159,015  
    

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging - 6.8%  

Anchor Glass Container Corp.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
3.75% (B), 12/07/2023

    531,166        386,158  

Ball Metalpack LLC
1st Lien Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.50%,
4.76% (B), 07/31/2025

    701,069        667,768  

Berry Global, Inc.
Term Loan Y,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
2.15% (B), 07/01/2026

    747,478        721,049  

Canister International Group, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.75%,
4.90% (B), 12/21/2026

    200,000        199,500  

Consolidated Container Co. LLC
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
3.75% (B), 05/22/2024

    251,980        247,255  
Flex Acquisition Co., Inc.             

1st Lien Term Loan,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
4.00% (B), 12/29/2023

    590,889        575,502  

Term Loan,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
3.48% (B), 06/29/2025

    276,043        264,829  

Graham Packaging Co., Inc.
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
4.50% (B), 08/04/2027

    450,000        444,857  

Liqui-Box Holdings, Inc.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.50%,
5.50% (B), 02/26/2027

    249,375        209,475  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Containers & Packaging (continued)  

Packaging Coordinators Midco, Inc.
Term Loan,
TBD, 09/25/2027 (C) (D)

    $ 200,000        $ 196,750  

Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
2.65% (B), 10/14/2024

    607,335        591,392  

Printpack Holdings, Inc.
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
4.00% (B), 07/26/2023

    603,682        596,136  

Reynolds Consumer Products LLC
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.75%,
1.90% (B), 02/04/2027

    429,568        420,977  

Tosca Services LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.25%,
5.25% (B), 07/28/2027

    180,194        179,180  
    

 

 

 
       5,700,828  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Consumer Services - 1.8%  

Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
3.40% (B), 05/01/2025

    375,000        361,641  

USS Ultimate Holdings, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
4.75% (B), 08/25/2024

    754,772        737,789  

William Morris Endeavor Entertainment LLC
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
2.90% (B), 05/18/2025

    497,684        423,032  
    

 

 

 
       1,522,462  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 1.7%  

BCP Raptor II LLC
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.75%,
4.90% (B), 11/03/2025

    434,500        299,805  

NBG Acquisition, Inc.
Term Loan,
6-Month LIBOR + 5.50%,
6.50% (B), 04/26/2024

    983,896        472,270  

Russell Investments US Institutional Holdco, Inc.
Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
4.00% (B), 05/30/2025

    339,765        335,093  

WG Partners Acquisition LLC
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
4.50% (B), 11/15/2023

    346,722        344,121  
    

 

 

 
       1,451,289  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 2.0%  

CenturyLink, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
2.40% (B), 03/15/2027

    292,788        281,442  
     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Diversified Telecommunication Services (continued)  

Global Tel*Link Corp.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.25%,
4.40% (B), 11/29/2025

    $ 584,310        $ 505,185  

Hargray Communications Group, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
4.00% (B), 05/16/2024

    647,183        638,122  

Virgin Media Bristol LLC
Term Loan N,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
2.65% (B), 01/31/2028

    225,000        217,000  
    

 

 

 
       1,641,749  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 0.5%  

Vistra Operations Co. LLC
1st Lien Term Loan B3,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.75%,
1.90% (B), 12/31/2025

    400,824        390,915  
    

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment - 1.1%  

Electrical Components International, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.25%,
4.40% (B), 06/26/2025

    322,340        293,329  

VC GB Holdings, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
4.00% (B), 02/28/2024

    621,865        607,873  
    

 

 

 
       901,202  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 1.6%  

Badger Buyer Corp.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
4.50% (B), 09/30/2024

    436,927        408,527  

Electro Rent Corp.
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 5.00%,
6.00% (B), 01/31/2024

    653,830        640,753  

GrafTech Finance, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
4.50% (B), 02/12/2025

    262,374        257,783  
    

 

 

 
       1,307,063  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 0.5%  

iStar, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
2.89% - 2.90% (B), 06/28/2023 (D)

    415,609        411,453  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 1.7%  

BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
2.15% (B), 02/03/2024

    53,204        52,315  

BW Gas & Convenience Holdings LLC
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 6.25%,
6.41% (B), 11/18/2024

    529,375        525,404  
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Food & Staples Retailing (continued)  

Chef’s Warehouse Leasing Co. LLC
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 5.50%,
5.65% (B), 06/22/2025

    $ 180,315        $ 173,553  

Hostess Brands LLC
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
2-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
3-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
3.00% (B), 08/03/2025 (D)

    687,464        670,278  
    

 

 

 
       1,421,550  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 3.6%  

8th Avenue Food & Provisions, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
3.65% (B), 10/01/2025

    368,438        362,174  

B&G Foods, Inc.
Term Loan B4,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
2.65% (B), 10/10/2026

    830,300        824,073  

C.J. Foods, Inc.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 6.00%,
7.00% (B), 03/16/2027

    149,624        142,143  

Dole Food Co., Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
3.75% (B), 04/06/2024

    465,457        454,402  

Froneri International, Ltd.
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
2.40% (B), 01/31/2027

    244,388        235,005  

Shearer’s Foods, Inc.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
4.75% (B), 09/23/2027

    977,533        964,092  
    

 

 

 
       2,981,889  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.8%  

Carestream Dental Equipment, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
4.25% (B), 09/01/2024

    547,353        503,565  

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics SA
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
3.39% (B), 06/30/2025

    176,442        170,266  
    

 

 

 
       673,831  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 5.6%  

AHP Health Partners, Inc.
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.50%,
5.50% (B), 06/30/2025

    548,941        546,196  

DuPage Medical Group, Ltd.
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
3.50% (B), 08/15/2024

    482,224        468,963  
     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Health Care Providers & Services (continued)  

HCA, Inc.
Term Loan B13,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.75%,
1.90% (B), 03/18/2026

    $ 606,417        $ 603,385  

Pathway Vet Alliance LLC
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
4.15% (B), 03/31/2027

    230,053        225,068  

Pearl Intermediate Parent LLC
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
2.90% (B), 02/14/2025

    642,693        623,813  

PetVet Care Centers LLC
Delayed Draw Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.25%,
5.25% (B), 02/14/2025

    199,496        198,997  

Quorum Health Corp.
Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 8.25%,
9.25% (B), 04/29/2025

    672,115        619,186  

RadNet, Inc.
Repriced Term Loan,
6-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
4.75% (B), 06/30/2023

    483,767        474,848  

Southern Veterinary Partners LLC
Term Loan,
6-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
5.00% (B), 10/02/2027

    219,697        218,049  

WP CityMD Bidco LLC
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.50%,
6-Month LIBOR + 4.50%,
5.50% (B), 08/13/2026

    744,375        733,675  
    

 

 

 
       4,712,180  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 4.0%  

Affinity Gaming LLC
Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
4.25% (B), 07/01/2023

    820,112        749,035  

Caesars Resort Collection LLC
1st Lien Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
2.90% (B), 12/23/2024

    341,817        319,694  

ClubCorp Holdings, Inc.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
2.97% (B), 09/18/2024

    454,196        380,106  

Flynn Restaurant Group, LP
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
3.65% (B), 06/27/2025

    583,008        547,542  

NEP / NCP Holdco, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
3.40% (B), 10/20/2025

    198,987        178,840  

Penn National Gaming, Inc.
Term Loan A,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
3.75% (B), 10/19/2023

    688,078        670,876  
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (continued)  
United PF Holdings LLC             

1st Lien Term Loan,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
4.22% (B), 12/30/2026

    $ 330,910        $ 287,478  

Term Loan,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 8.50%,
9.50% (B), 12/30/2026

    200,000        198,000  
    

 

 

 
       3,331,571  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 4.6%  

API Heat Transfer ThermaSys Corp.
2nd Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 0.00%,
PIK Rate 12.00%, Cash Rate 0.00%,
12.00% (B), 12/31/2023 (E)

    906,268        799,782  

Hoffmaster Group, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
5.00% (B), 11/21/2023

    476,122        409,465  
Libbey Glass, Inc.             

Term Loan,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
4.00% (B), 11/30/2020

    279,548        279,548  

1-Month LIBOR + 11.00%,
12.00% (B), 11/27/2020

    277,741        291,628  

Term Loan B,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.00%,
PIK Rate 5.75%, Cash Rate 0.00%,
6.00% (B), 04/09/2021 (E)

    990,846        151,413  

Lifetime Brands, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
4.50% (B), 02/28/2025

    531,551        515,605  

SIWF Holdings, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.25%,
4.40% (B), 06/15/2025

    248,096        236,932  

WKI Holding Co., Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
4.14% (B), 05/01/2024

    1,164,154        1,132,140  
    

 

 

 
       3,816,513  
    

 

 

 
Household Products - 1.0%  
Safety Products / JHC Acquisition Corp.             

1st Lien Term Loan,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 4.50%,
4.65% (B), 06/26/2026

    880,163        774,544  

Delayed Draw Term Loan,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 4.50%,
2.00% - 5.00% (B), 06/26/2026

    47,575        41,866  
    

 

 

 
       816,410  
    

 

 

 
Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers - 1.5%  

Calpine Construction Finance Co., LP
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
2.15% (B), 01/15/2025

    955,134        925,286  
     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers (continued)  

Terra-Gen Finance Co. LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.25%,
5.25% (B), 12/09/2021

    $ 320,124        $ 314,522  
    

 

 

 
       1,239,808  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 2.1%  

Flexential Intermediate Corp.
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
3.72% (B), 08/01/2024

    378,102        328,634  

Helios Software Holdings, Inc.
Term Loan,
6-Month LIBOR + 4.25%,
4.52% (B), 10/24/2025

    496,211        486,287  

Moneygram International, Inc.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 6.00%,
6.21% (B), 06/30/2023

    433,530        425,943  

Rackspace Hosting, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
4.00% (B), 11/03/2023

    205,581        200,670  

Vestcom Parent Holdings, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
4.14% (B), 12/19/2023 (D)

    359,878        348,182  
    

 

 

 
       1,789,716  
    

 

 

 
Leisure Products - 1.3%  

Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
2.15% (B), 05/24/2027

    493,769        474,429  

SP PF Buyer LLC
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.50%,
4.65% (B), 12/22/2025

    674,383        602,730  
    

 

 

 
       1,077,159  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 1.8%  

Alliance Laundry Systems LLC
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
4.25% (B), 10/08/2027

    135,000        133,616  

CTOS LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.25%,
4.40% (B), 04/18/2025 (D)

    254,313        252,088  

Ingersoll-Rand Services Co.
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.75%,
1.90% (B), 03/01/2027

    248,750        239,982  

Terex Corp.
Term Loan B1,
2-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
3.50% (B), 01/31/2024

    738,750        722,128  
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Machinery (continued)  

Vertiv Group Corp.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
3.15% (B), 03/02/2027

    $ 199,000        $ 193,901  
    

 

 

 
       1,541,715  
    

 

 

 
Media - 8.1%  

AVSC Holding Corp.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
6-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
4.25% (B), 03/03/2025

    395,559        302,405  

Block Communications, Inc.
Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
2.47% (B), 02/25/2027

    149,250        146,389  

Charter Communications Operating LLC
Term Loan B2,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.75%,
1.90% (B), 02/01/2027

    696,482        677,828  

CSC Holdings LLC
Term Loan B1,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
2.40% (B), 07/17/2025

    498,708        480,131  

E.W. Scripps Co.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
2.15% (B), 10/02/2024

    248,718        240,246  

Gray Television, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
2.40% (B), 02/07/2024 (D)

    1,250,000        1,218,750  
Meredith Corp.             

Term Loan B,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 4.25%,
5.25% (B), 01/31/2025

    99,750        98,129  

Term Loan B2,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
2.65% (B), 01/31/2025

    590,577        571,383  

MH Sub I LLC
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
4.75% (B), 09/13/2024

    149,625        147,568  

Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.
Term Loan B4,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
2.90% (B), 09/18/2026

    500,000        486,250  

Quincy Newspapers, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
Prime Rate + 2.00%,
4.00% - 5.25% (B), 10/02/2022

    623,174        613,826  

Sinclair Television Group, Inc.
Term Loan B2B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
2.65% (B), 09/30/2026

    495,000        478,500  

Terrier Media Buyer, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.25%,
4.40% (B), 12/17/2026

    496,250        483,146  
     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Media (continued)  
UPC Broadband Holding BV             

Term Loan B1,

    

TBD, 01/31/2029 (C) (D)

    $ 215,000        $ 209,021  

Term Loan B2,

    

TBD, 01/31/2029 (C) (D)

    215,000        209,020  

WMG Acquisition Corp.
Term Loan F,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.13%,
2.27% (B), 11/01/2023

    432,889        425,787  
    

 

 

 
       6,788,379  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 0.6%  

Solenis Holdings LLC
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
4.26% (B), 06/26/2025

    495,175        481,712  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 1.8%  

BCP Raptor LLC
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.25%,
5.25% (B), 06/24/2024

    505,268        409,520  

EG America LLC
Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
4.22% (B), 02/07/2025

    249,361        238,451  
Fieldwood Energy LLC             

1st Lien Term Loan,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 5.25%,
7.50% (B), 04/11/2022
04/11/2018

    1,100,000        260,563  

Delayed Draw Term Loan,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 8.75%,
3.00% - 10.00% (B), 08/04/2021

    13,114        13,114  

Phoenix Services International LLC
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
4.75% (B), 03/01/2025

    215,241        205,556  

Prairie ECI Acquiror, LP
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.75%,
4.90% (B), 03/11/2026

    2,163        1,931  

Southeast PowerGen LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
4.50% (B), 12/02/2021

    432,894        393,933  
    

 

 

 
       1,523,068  
    

 

 

 
Paper & Forest Products - 2.3%  

Asplundh Tree Expert LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
2.64% (B), 09/07/2027

    500,000        498,542  

Clearwater Paper Corp.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
2-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
6-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
3.19% - 3.25% (B), 07/26/2026

    370,450        367,672  
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Paper & Forest Products (continued)  

Dunn Paper, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.75%,
5.75% (B), 08/26/2022

    $ 898,735        $ 844,810  

Neenah, Inc.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
5.00% (B), 06/25/2027 (D)

    37,813        37,718  

Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 6.50%,
7.50% (B), 10/31/2024

    196,212        194,413  
    

 

 

 
       1,943,155  
    

 

 

 
Personal Products - 0.9%  

Knowlton Development Corp., Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
3.90% (B), 12/22/2025 (D)

    732,500        714,188  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 1.6%  

Alphabet Holding Co., Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
3.65% (B), 09/26/2024

    715,064        690,931  

Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
3.69% (B), 05/04/2025

    482,333        458,217  

Elanco Animal Health, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.75%,
1.90% (B), 08/01/2027

    230,201        224,897  
    

 

 

 
       1,374,045  
    

 

 

 
Professional Services - 0.4%  

Everi Payments, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
3.75% (B), 05/09/2024 (D)

    388,276        373,393  
    

 

 

 
Real Estate Management & Development - 4.4%  

Brookfield WEC Holdings, Inc.
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
3.75% (B), 08/01/2025

    248,734        242,555  

CityCenter Holdings LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
3.00% (B), 04/18/2024

    443,013        415,325  

Cushman & Wakefield US Borrower LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
2.90% (B), 08/21/2025 (D)

    462,750        441,541  

RE/MAX International, Inc.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
3.50% (B), 12/15/2023

    645,569        639,113  

Realogy Group LLC
Term Loan A,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
2.40% (B), 02/08/2023

    925,000        890,313  
     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Real Estate Management & Development (continued)  

Redstone Buyer LLC
Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 5.00%,
6.00% (B), 09/01/2027

    $ 375,000        $ 371,250  

Trico Group LLC
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 7.50%,
8.50% (B), 02/02/2024 (D)

    716,863        702,525  
    

 

 

 
       3,702,622  
    

 

 

 
Software - 3.8%  

Ceridian HCM Holding, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Week LIBOR + 2.50%,
2.59% (B), 04/30/2025

    198,985        192,020  

Epicor Software Corp.
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.25%,
5.25% (B), 07/30/2027

    250,000        248,875  

LogMeIn, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.75%,
4.89% (B), 08/31/2027

    700,000        677,688  

MA FinanceCo. LLC
Term Loan B3,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
2.65% (B), 06/21/2024

    56,003        52,712  

Quest Software US Holdings, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
TBD, 05/16/2025 (C) (D)

    200,000        192,000  

Seattle Spinco, Inc.
Term Loan B3,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
2.65% (B), 06/21/2024

    378,200        355,980  

Sophia, LP
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
4.50% (B), 10/07/2027

    200,000        196,438  

SS&C European Holdings SARL
Term Loan B4,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.75%,
1.90% (B), 04/16/2025

    391,866        380,460  

SS&C Technologies, Inc.
Term Loan B3,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.75%,
1.90% (B), 04/16/2025

    557,762        541,527  

Ultimate Software Group, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
3.90% (B), 05/04/2026

    348,241        341,385  
    

 

 

 
       3,179,085  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 1.5%  

Bass Pro Group LLC
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 5.00%,
5.75% (B), 09/25/2024

    585,143        581,811  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Specialty Retail (continued)  

Men’s Wearhouse, Inc.
Term Loan B2,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
4.25% (B), 04/09/2025

    $ 967,243        $ 331,281  

Staples, Inc.
Term Loan B2,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.50%,
4.75% (B), 09/12/2024 (D)

    387,525        355,877  
    

 

 

 
       1,268,969  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 0.5%  

NCR Corp.
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
2.65% (B), 08/28/2026

    396,000        382,140  
    

 

 

 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 1.1%  

Augusta Sportswear Group, Inc.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.50%,
5.50% (B), 10/26/2023 (D)

    317,581        276,295  

Kontoor Brands, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.25%,
4.40% (B), 05/15/2026

    501,750        496,733  

Varsity Brands, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
4.50% (B), 12/15/2024

    185,086        159,020  
    

 

 

 
       932,048  
    

 

 

 

Total Loan Assignments
(Cost $75,712,363)

 

     70,105,986  
  

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 0.3%  
Health Care Providers & Services - 0.0% (F)  

Valitas Holdings, Inc. (G) (H) (I)

    21,887        0  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 0.3%  

API Heat Transfer Intermediate Corp. (H)

    889,572        200,154  
    

 

 

 
Software - 0.0% (F)  

Avaya Holdings Corp. (J)

    4        69  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $316,362)

 

     200,223  
  

 

 

 
PREFERRED STOCK - 0.2%  
Household Durables - 0.2%  

API Heat Transfer Intermediate Corp.,
0.00% (H)

    220,055        156,899  
    

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stock
(Cost $220,055)

 

     156,899  
  

 

 

 
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS - 1.6%  
U.S. Fixed Income Funds - 1.6%  

Invesco Senior Loan ETF (K)

    31,100        668,650  

SPDR Blackstone / GSO Senior Loan ETF (K)

    15,000        663,900  
    

 

 

 

Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(Cost $1,329,187)

 

     1,332,550  
  

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 1.0%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 1.0%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 0.09% (L)

    819,418        $ 819,418  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $819,418)

 

     819,418  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 0.4%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 0.00% (L), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $336,507 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 0.13%, due 09/15/2023, and with a value of $343,282.

    $336,507        336,507  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $336,507)

 

     336,507  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $84,431,928)

 

     78,746,414  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - 5.8%

       4,886,936  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $83,633,350  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (M)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs (N)
     Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Corporate Debt Securities

   $      $ 5,794,831      $      $ 5,794,831  

Loan Assignments

            70,105,986               70,105,986  

Common Stocks

     69        200,154        0        200,223  

Preferred Stock

            156,899               156,899  

Exchange-Traded Funds

     1,332,550                      1,332,550  

Other Investment Company

     819,418                      819,418  

Repurchase Agreement

            336,507               336,507  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 2,152,037      $ 76,594,377      $ 0      $ 78,746,414  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Securities are exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Securities may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2020, the total value of 144A securities is $5,794,831, representing 6.9% of the Fund’s net assets.
(B)    Floating or variable rate securities. The rates disclosed are as of October 31, 2020. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated within the description. Variable rate securities with a floor or ceiling feature are disclosed at the inherent rate, where applicable. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread, but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions; these securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in the description.
(C)    All or a portion of the security represents unsettled loan commitments at October 31, 2020 where the rate will be determined at time of settlement.
(D)    When-issued, delayed-delivery and/or forward commitment (including TBAs) securities. Securities to be settled and delivered after October 31, 2020. Securities may display a coupon rate of 0.00%, as the rate is to be determined at time of settlement.
(E)    Payment in-kind. Securities pay interest or dividends in the form of additional bonds or preferred stock. If the securities make a cash payment in addition to in-kind, the cash rate is disclosed separately.
(F)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.
(G)    Security deemed worthless.
(H)    Fair valued as determined in good faith in accordance with procedures established by the Board. At October 31, 2020, the total value of securities is $357,053, representing 0.4% of the Fund’s net assets.
(I)    Security is Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
(J)    Non-income producing security.
(K)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $1,332,550, collateralized by cash collateral of $819,418 and non-cash collateral, such as U.S. government securities and irrevocable letters of credit, of $543,532. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(L)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2020.
(M)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.
(N)    Level 3 securities were not considered significant to the Fund.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

LIBOR    London Interbank Offered Rate
Prime Rate    Interest rate charged by banks to their most credit worthy customers
TBD    To Be Determined

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Equity markets produced volatile and substantially disparate returns for the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020. Central banks and governments embarked on significant monetary and fiscal stimulus to counteract the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic that contributed to a selloff in global equities in mid-February and March. The collective actions subsequently led to major gains in information technology stocks specifically and growth equities generally. On the flip side, value stocks which had been out of favor entering the fiscal year, fell even more out of favor. The valuation gap between growth and value was at its widest divergence in approximately two decades.

Coming into 2020, we thought that there were better opportunities on a relative basis in non-U.S. markets, particularly Europe. The recent passing of the stimulus package is indicative of a newfound solidarity amongst the European Union member states, and is noteworthy given the usual frugalness of Germany and other Northern European peers. While the pandemic has delayed our thesis of European market outperformance, we believe that the fiscal position the U.S. will find itself in post pandemic will pose longer-term challenges. While Europe and other geographies have also embarked on significant fiscal stimulus, it is not to the same magnitude as the U.S., which has seen a far greater expansion of its government debt than other regions, something we believe will pressure the U.S. dollar versus the euro and pound.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica Global Equity (Class A) returned 1.72%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its primary and secondary benchmarks, the MSCl All Country World Index Net and MSCI World Index ex-U.S., returned 4.89% and -6.35%, respectively.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund underperformed its benchmark for the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020, primarily driven by our underweight in information technology on a sector basis, and holdings and overweight in Europe regionally. Our European bank holdings, led lower by Lloyds Bank Group PLC, suffered from the lower interest rate environment and suspension of dividends. Other detractors to relative performance were holdings in information technology, largely Kyocera Corp. and an underweight in Apple Inc., and health care, primarily GlaxoSmithKline PLC and an underweight in Roche Holding AG.

Among positive contributors to relative performance, Facebook, Inc., Class A was the largest individual contributor, as its business showed resilience even during the downturn and an advertising boycott from some companies. Led by Facebook, Inc., Class A and Progressive Corp., North American holdings were the largest regional contributors, while our holdings and overweight in Europe weighed the most. We continue to see better valuation opportunities in Europe, particularly in cyclicals that we believe should benefit from the stimulus package that will be distributed in 2021.

David P. Harris, CFA

Michael Seo, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

Rockefeller & Co. LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     99.5

Exchange-Traded Funds

     0.4  

Other Investment Company

     0.2  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (0.1

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

      1 Year      5 Year      10 Year or
Since Inception
     Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

     (3.90 )%       5.02      4.43      03/01/2006  

Class A (NAV)

     1.72      6.22      5.02      03/01/2006  

MSCI All Country World Index Net (A)

     4.89      8.11      7.90   

MSCI World Index ex-U.S. (B)

     (6.35 )%       3.50      4.10         

Class C (POP)

     (0.03 )%       5.42      4.26      03/01/2006  

Class C (NAV)

     0.93      5.42      4.26      03/01/2006  

Class I (NAV)

     1.97      6.50      5.35      11/30/2009  

Class R6 (NAV)

     2.07      6.59      5.28      05/29/2015  

(A) The MSCI All Country World Index Net is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.

(B) The MSCI World Index ex-U.S. captures large and mid-cap representation across developed markets countries, excluding the U.S.

The Fund’s benchmarks are unmanaged indices used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for Class A shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges on Class I and R6 shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The price of equity securities fluctuates based on changes in a company’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the equity securities owned by the Fund fall, the value of the Fund will decline. Investments in global/international markets involve risks not associated with U. S. markets, such as currency fluctuations, adverse social and political developments, and the relatively small size and lesser liquidity of the markets. Investments in developing markets involve greater risks than investments in developed markets.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 99.5%  
Belgium - 0.8%  

Umicore SA

    16,523        $636,983  
    

 

 

 
Canada - 2.7%  

Agnico Eagle Mines, Ltd.

    16,722        1,325,887  

Intact Financial Corp.

    8,868        916,021  
    

 

 

 
       2,241,908  
    

 

 

 
China - 2.1%  

Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd., ADR (A)

    5,967        1,818,085  
    

 

 

 
Denmark - 0.7%  

Vestas Wind Systems A/S

    3,212        551,064  
    

 

 

 
France - 4.4%  

Air Liquide SA

    5,078        742,598  

Cie de Saint-Gobain (A)

    43,133        1,680,182  

Schneider Electric SE

    10,891        1,323,326  
    

 

 

 
       3,746,106  
    

 

 

 
Germany - 8.7%  

Continental AG

    11,176        1,187,460  

Deutsche Post AG

    49,466        2,193,222  

HeidelbergCement AG

    26,003        1,487,201  

KION Group AG

    2,483        193,477  

Vonovia SE

    36,297        2,318,053  
    

 

 

 
       7,379,413  
    

 

 

 
Hong Kong - 1.8%  

China Mobile, Ltd., ADR

    50,291        1,545,442  
    

 

 

 
India - 1.0%  

ICICI Bank, Ltd., ADR (A)

    81,942        864,488  
    

 

 

 
Ireland - 1.3%  

Medtronic PLC

    11,201        1,126,485  
    

 

 

 
Italy - 2.6%  

Enel SpA

    271,480        2,158,402  
    

 

 

 
Japan - 8.3%  

Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc.

    91,800        835,414  

KDDI Corp.

    57,400        1,552,956  

Kyocera Corp.

    20,600        1,134,493  

Nintendo Co., Ltd.

    1,900        1,027,309  

Panasonic Corp.

    68,000        628,152  

Sony Corp.

    22,200        1,850,735  
    

 

 

 
       7,029,059  
    

 

 

 
Netherlands - 1.1%  

Koninklijke Philips NV (A)

    19,869        920,268  
    

 

 

 
Republic of Korea - 3.7%  

LG Corp.

    13,435        804,475  

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

    46,361        2,330,364  
    

 

 

 
       3,134,839  
    

 

 

 
Singapore - 0.8%  

CapitaLand Mall Trust, REIT

    545,200        691,072  
    

 

 

 
Sweden - 4.1%  

Svenska Handelsbanken AB, A Shares (A)

    123,167        997,983  

Swedbank AB, A Shares (A)

    76,091        1,191,251  

Tele2 AB, B Shares

    107,689        1,270,940  
    

 

 

 
       3,460,174  
    

 

 

 
Switzerland - 2.9%  

Roche Holding AG

    4,191        1,346,700  

TE Connectivity, Ltd.

    11,568        1,120,708  
    

 

 

 
       2,467,408  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
United Kingdom - 3.5%  

Lloyds Banking Group PLC (A)

    2,978,771        $ 1,084,590  

Willis Towers Watson PLC

    10,371        1,892,500  
    

 

 

 
       2,977,090  
    

 

 

 
United States - 49.0%  

Aflac, Inc.

    48,061        1,631,671  

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (A)

    5,168        635,509  

Amazon.com, Inc. (A)

    767        2,328,727  

American Campus Communities, Inc., REIT

    16,406        614,569  

American Water Works Co., Inc.

    4,789        720,792  

Apple, Inc.

    17,349        1,888,612  

Applied Materials, Inc.

    15,717        930,918  

Becton Dickinson & Co.

    7,787        1,799,809  

BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc. (A)

    11,186        832,574  

Bridgebio Pharma, Inc. (A) (B)

    10,268        394,086  

Carrier Global Corp.

    34,131        1,139,634  

Cerner Corp.

    15,142        1,061,303  

Cognex Corp.

    7,534        496,491  

Crown Holdings, Inc. (A)

    14,616        1,254,053  

Deere & Co.

    7,774        1,756,224  

Discover Financial Services

    27,862        1,811,309  

Facebook, Inc., Class A (A)

    9,932        2,613,209  

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

    4,056        505,337  

First Horizon National Corp.

    71,367        742,930  

First Solar, Inc. (A)

    6,495        565,357  

Globe Life, Inc.

    13,858        1,123,745  

Illumina, Inc. (A)

    1,615        472,711  

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (A)

    9,613        451,330  

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (A)

    6,600        692,142  

Kohl’s Corp.

    30,532        650,026  

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.

    3,848        1,024,915  

Microsoft Corp.

    20,673        4,185,662  

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (A)

    4,373        431,484  

Progressive Corp.

    27,169        2,496,831  

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (A)

    997        541,929  

Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.

    17,931        1,811,390  

Verizon Communications, Inc.

    46,130        2,628,949  

Visa, Inc., Class A

    6,999        1,271,788  
    

 

 

 
       41,506,016  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $71,465,639)

 

     84,254,302  
  

 

 

 
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS - 0.4%  
United States - 0.4%  

iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF

    2,952        171,688  

iShares Core S&P 500 ETF

    520        170,363  
    

 

 

 

Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(Cost $346,753)

 

     342,051  
  

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 0.2%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 0.2%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 0.09% (C)

    154,684        154,684  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $154,684)

 

     154,684  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $71,967,076)

 

     84,751,037  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (0.1)%

       (122,420
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $84,628,617  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

INVESTMENTS BY INDUSTRY (unaudited):

 

 

Industry   Percentage of
Total Investments
       Value  

Insurance

    11.6      $ 9,872,158  

Banks

    5.8          4,881,242  

Wireless Telecommunication Services

    5.2          4,369,338  

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

    5.0          4,218,976  

Software

    4.9          4,185,662  

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail

    4.9          4,146,812  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

    4.5          3,846,562  

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

    4.1          3,443,834  

Biotechnology

    3.9          3,286,912  

Electric Utilities

    3.5          2,993,816  

Building Products

    3.3          2,819,816  

Diversified Telecommunication Services

    3.1          2,628,949  

Interactive Media & Services

    3.1          2,613,209  

Construction Materials

    3.0          2,512,116  

Household Durables

    2.9          2,478,887  

Real Estate Management & Development

    2.7          2,318,053  

Air Freight & Logistics

    2.6          2,193,222  

Machinery

    2.3          1,949,701  

Electrical Equipment

    2.2          1,874,390  

Consumer Finance

    2.1          1,811,309  

IT Services

    2.1          1,777,125  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

    1.8          1,496,275  

Chemicals

    1.6          1,379,581  

Pharmaceuticals

    1.6          1,346,700  

Metals & Mining

    1.6          1,325,887  

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts

    1.5          1,305,641  

Containers & Packaging

    1.5          1,254,053  

Auto Components

    1.4          1,187,460  

Health Care Technology

    1.3          1,061,303  

Entertainment

    1.2          1,027,309  

Industrial Conglomerates

    0.9          804,475  

Water Utilities

    0.8          720,792  

Multiline Retail

    0.8          650,026  

Life Sciences Tools & Services

    0.6          472,711  

International Equity Funds

    0.2          171,688  

U.S. Equity Funds

    0.2          170,363  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Investments

    99.8          84,596,353  

Short-Term Investments

    0.2          154,684  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total Investments

    100.0      $ 84,751,037  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (D)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Common Stocks

   $ 52,115,632      $ 32,138,670      $      $ 84,254,302  

Exchange-Traded Funds

     342,051                      342,051  

Other Investment Company

     154,684                      154,684  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $   52,612,367      $   32,138,670      $   —      $   84,751,037  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Global Equity

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    All or a portion of the security is on loan. The value of the security on loan is $174,284, collateralized by cash collateral of $154,684 and non-cash collateral, such as U.S. government securities and irrevocable letters of credit, of $23,550. The amount on loan indicated may not correspond with the security on loan identified because a security with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(C)    Rate disclosed reflects the yield at October 31, 2020.
(D)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

ADR    American Depositary Receipt
REIT    Real Estate Investment Trust

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Government Money Market

 

 

(unaudited)

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Repurchase Agreements

     37.2

Short-Term U.S. Government Obligations

     27.1  

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

     14.1  

Short-Term U.S. Government Agency Obligations

     13.9  

U.S. Government Obligations

     7.0  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     0.7  

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

 

Fund Characteristics    Years  

Average Maturity §

     0.30  

Duration †

     0.12  

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

§

Average Maturity is computed by weighting the maturity of each security in the Fund by the market value of the security, then averaging these weighted figures.

 

Duration is a time measure of a bond’s interest rate sensitivity, based on the weighted average of the time periods over which a bond’s cash flows accrue to the bondholder.

 

  

You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. The Fund may impose a fee upon sale of your shares or may temporarily suspend your ability to sell shares if the Fund’s liquidity falls below required minimums because of market conditions or other factors. An investment in the Fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time.

 

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS - 14.1%  
Federal Farm Credit Banks             

SOFR + 0.04%,
0.13% (A), 11/03/2021

    $30,895,000        $30,894,056  

1-Month LIBOR,
0.15% (A), 03/17/2021

    3,695,000        3,694,913  

1-Month LIBOR + 0.01%,
0.16% (A), 12/28/2021

    3,115,000        3,114,709  

SOFR + 0.08%,
0.17% (A), 11/03/2022 (B)

    7,220,000        7,220,000  

SOFR + 0.09%,
0.18% (A), 10/07/2022

    5,245,000        5,245,000  

SOFR + 0.10%,
0.19% (A), 09/02/2022

    2,305,000        2,305,000  

3-Month Treasury Money Market Yield + 0.12%,
0.22% (A), 05/02/2022

    1,885,000        1,884,829  

0.22% (A), 09/23/2021

    4,000,000        4,000,000  

SOFR + 0.15%,
0.25% (A), 12/13/2021

    3,625,000        3,620,979  

1-Month LIBOR + 0.11%,
0.26% (A), 07/09/2021 - 11/12/2021

    2,890,000        2,890,000  

1-Month LIBOR + 0.13%,
0.27% (A), 10/08/2021

    965,000        965,000  

SOFR + 0.18%,
0.27% (A), 01/14/2022

    5,805,000        5,805,000  

FFR + 0.18%,
0.27% (A), 07/20/2022

    14,420,000        14,417,550  

SOFR + 0.19%,
0.28% (A), 11/18/2021 - 07/14/2022

    6,770,000        6,770,000  

3-Month Treasury Money Market Yield + 0.23%,
0.33% (A), 07/08/2021

    3,055,000        3,055,000  

3-Month Treasury Money Market Yield + 0.26%,
0.36% (A), 06/17/2021

    5,180,000        5,179,680  

3-Month Treasury Money Market Yield + 0.28%,
0.38% (A), 02/08/2022

    7,000,000        7,000,000  
Federal Home Loan Banks             

3-Month LIBOR - 0.13%,
0.10% (A), 12/21/2020

    8,320,000        8,320,000  

SOFR + 0.04%,
0.13% (A), 02/09/2021

    12,295,000        12,294,425  

1-Month LIBOR - 0.02%,
0.14% (A), 04/27/2021

    5,390,000        5,389,242  

SOFR + 0.05%,
0.14% (A), 01/22/2021

    2,010,000        2,010,000  

SOFR + 0.07%,
0.16% (A), 04/28/2022

    2,370,000        2,370,000  

SOFR + 0.08%,
0.17% (A), 07/08/2021 - 07/23/2021

    7,130,000        7,130,000  

SOFR + 0.09%,
0.18% (A), 09/10/2021

    11,945,000        11,945,000  

SOFR + 0.12%,
0.21% (A), 03/12/2021 - 02/28/2022

    28,290,000        28,290,000  
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.             

SOFR + 0.18%,
0.27% (A), 12/13/2021, MTN

    6,785,000        6,785,000  

1.13%, 08/12/2021

    2,400,000        2,418,420  
     Principal      Value  
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Federal National Mortgage Association             

SOFR + 0.35%,
0.44% (A), 04/07/2022

    $ 7,075,000        $ 7,075,000  

SOFR + 0.39%,
0.48% (A), 04/15/2022

    7,860,000        7,860,000  

1.38%, 10/07/2021

    3,345,000        3,383,410  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Agency Obligations
(Cost $213,332,213)

 

     213,332,213  
  

 

 

 
U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 7.0%  
U.S. Treasury - 7.0%  
U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Note             

3-Month Treasury Money Market Yield + 0.06%,
0.16% (A), 07/31/2022

    14,754,100        14,754,100  

3-Month Treasury Money Market Yield + 0.12%,
0.22% (A), 01/31/2021

    13,190,000        13,188,914  

3-Month Treasury Money Market Yield + 0.14%,
0.24% (A), 04/30/2021

    1,130,000        1,129,547  

3-Month Treasury Money Market Yield + 0.22%,
0.32% (A), 07/31/2021

    19,000,000        18,993,243  

3-Month Treasury Money Market Yield + 0.30%,
0.40% (A), 10/31/2021

    4,000,000        4,002,370  
U.S. Treasury Note             

1.63%, 11/30/2020

    1,465,000        1,464,953  

2.00%, 11/30/2020 - 01/15/2021

    8,985,000        8,994,413  

2.25%, 04/30/2021

    20,000,000        20,209,607  

2.38%, 12/31/2020

    975,000        976,135  

2.50%, 12/31/2020 - 01/31/2021

    21,255,000        21,370,860  

2.63%, 11/15/2020

    1,175,000        1,175,426  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Obligations
(Cost $106,259,568)

 

     106,259,568  
  

 

 

 
SHORT-TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS - 13.9%  
Federal Farm Credit Bank Discount Notes             

0.13% (C), 08/24/2021 - 08/31/2021

    3,060,000        3,056,694  

0.14% (C), 11/12/2020

    8,575,000        8,574,633  

0.15% (C), 07/01/2021

    13,430,000        13,416,458  

0.17% (C), 03/11/2021

    6,000,000        5,996,317  

0.19% (C), 06/01/2021

    8,275,000        8,265,741  

0.27% (C), 03/17/2021

    5,690,000        5,684,196  

0.35% (C), 01/19/2021

    7,900,000        7,894,106  

0.44% (C), 02/12/2021

    6,735,000        6,726,714  

0.90% (C), 01/20/2021

    1,790,000        1,786,500  

1.53% (C), 12/08/2020

    14,495,000        14,472,803  

1.59% (C), 12/08/2020

    4,500,000        4,492,831  
Federal Farm Credit Banks             

SOFR + 0.08%,
0.17% (A), 11/27/2020 - 01/14/2021

    3,415,000        3,415,000  

FFR + 0.10%,
0.19% (A), 12/16/2020

    655,000        655,000  

SOFR + 0.16%,
0.25% (A), 05/07/2021

    11,590,000        11,590,000  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
SHORT-TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Notes             

0.09% (C), 12/18/2020

    $ 1,285,000        $ 1,284,852  

0.10% (C), 01/15/2021

    2,770,000        2,769,423  

0.11% (C), 11/12/2020 - 01/15/2021

    23,630,000        23,626,309  

0.20% (C), 04/29/2021 - 06/11/2021

    13,930,000        13,914,710  

0.71% (C), 12/04/2020

    7,740,000        7,735,033  
Federal Home Loan Banks             

3-Month LIBOR - 0.17%,
0.06% (A), 01/08/2021

    4,680,000        4,680,000  

0.11% (C), 06/29/2021

    6,615,000        6,614,727  

0.12% (C), 06/04/2021

    8,820,000        8,819,406  

SOFR + 0.04%,
0.13% (A), 02/25/2021

    515,000        515,000  

SOFR + 0.08%,
0.17% (A), 03/04/2021

    3,700,000        3,700,000  

0.17% (C), 05/13/2021

    11,125,000        11,124,859  

SOFR + 0.11%,
0.20% (A), 03/25/2021

    5,975,000        5,975,000  

0.20% (C), 06/17/2021

    3,365,000        3,364,836  

SOFR + 0.12%,
0.21% (A), 12/11/2020

    3,660,000        3,660,000  

SOFR + 0.16%,
0.25% (A), 05/07/2021

    7,000,000        7,000,000  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
SOFR + 0.03%,
0.12% (A), 02/26/2021

    4,715,000        4,715,000  

Federal National Mortgage Association
SOFR + 0.07%,
0.16% (A), 12/11/2020

    4,575,000        4,575,000  
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term U.S. Government Agency Obligations
(Cost $210,101,148)

 

     210,101,148  
  

 

 

 
SHORT-TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 27.1%  
U.S. Cash Management Bill             

0.08% (C), 11/24/2020

    1,920,000        1,919,899  

0.09% (C), 11/24/2020 - 01/12/2021

    61,499,700        61,493,326  

0.10% (C), 02/09/2021

    14,301,200        14,297,227  

0.11% (C), 02/02/2021 - 02/23/2021

    62,250,000        62,230,707  

0.12% (C), 02/09/2021

    24,115,000        24,107,129  

0.16% (C), 12/01/2020

    1,815,000        1,814,754  

0.17% (C), 12/01/2020

    2,450,000        2,449,663  

0.18% (C), 11/10/2020 - 11/24/2020

    9,960,000        9,959,407  

0.19% (C), 11/24/2020

    1,675,000        1,674,802  
U.S. Treasury Bill             

0.09% (C), 12/08/2020

    6,000,000        5,999,445  

0.10% (C), 11/27/2020 - 01/28/2021

    127,145,000        127,128,886  

0.11% (C), 11/12/2020 - 12/24/2020

    32,125,000        32,122,464  

0.12% (C), 01/07/2021

    3,000,000        2,999,330  

0.14% (C), 08/12/2021

    5,645,000        5,638,765  

0.16% (C), 05/20/2021

    9,475,000        9,466,578  

0.17% (C), 01/28/2021 - 03/25/2021

    25,000,000        24,986,597  

0.18% (C), 02/25/2021 - 03/25/2021

    20,860,000        20,846,025  
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term U.S. Government Obligations
(Cost $409,135,004)

 

     409,135,004  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS - 37.2%  

Barclays Capital, Inc., 0.07% (C), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $45,000,263 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 1.75%, due 06/30/2024, and with a value of $45,900,087.

    $ 45,000,000        $ 45,000,000  

BNP Paribas SA, 0.07% (C), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $50,000,292 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by U.S. Government Obligations, 0.00% - 3.88%, due 03/25/2021 - 11/15/2049, and with a total value of $51,000,000.

    50,000,000        50,000,000  

BNP Paribas SA, 0.09% (C), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $40,000,300 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by U.S. Government Obligations, 0.00% - 2.50%, due 11/10/2020 - 08/15/2042, and with a total value of $40,800,035.

    40,000,000        40,000,000  

BNP Paribas SA, 0.10% (C), dated 09/22/2020, to be repurchased at $30,009,500 on 01/14/2021. Collateralized by U.S. Government Obligations, 0.00% - 6.25%, due 02/15/2021 - 08/15/2048, and with a total value of $30,600,034.

    30,000,000        30,000,000  

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., 0.07% (C), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $80,000,467 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by U.S. Government Obligations, 0.38% - 6.63%, due 12/31/2026 - 02/15/2027, and with a total value of $81,600,084.

    80,000,000        80,000,000  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 0.00% (C), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $392,174 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 0.50%, due 03/15/2023, and with a value of $400,077.

    392,174        392,174  

Goldman Sachs & Co., 0.07% (C), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $45,000,263 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by U.S. Government Obligations, 1.38% - 3.00%, due 01/31/2021 - 02/15/2049, and with a total value of $45,900,024.

    45,000,000        45,000,000  

Goldman Sachs & Co., 0.09% (C), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $30,000,225 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by U.S. Government Obligations, 0.00% - 3.00%, due 08/15/2040 - 02/15/2047, and with a total value of $30,600,000.

    30,000,000        30,000,000  
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (continued)  

JPMorgan Chase & Co., 0.07% (C), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $45,000,263 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by U.S. Government Obligations, 1.38% - 2.63%, due 05/31/2021 - 07/15/2021, and with a total value of $45,900,014.

    $ 45,000,000        $ 45,000,000  

JPMorgan Chase & Co., 0.09% (C), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $30,000,225 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 2.50% - 7.50%, due 07/20/2028 - 09/15/2060, and with a total value of $30,600,000.

    30,000,000        30,000,000  

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., 0.07% (C), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $38,000,222 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 1.63%, due 11/30/2026, and with a value of $38,760,066.

    38,000,000        38,000,000  

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., 0.09% (C), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $50,000,375 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Agency Obligation, 1.50%, due 10/01/2035, and with a value of $51,500,000.

    50,000,000        50,000,000  
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (continued)  

Toronto-Dominion Bank, 0.07% (C), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $45,000,263 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 2.38%, due 02/29/2024, and with a value of $45,900,052.

    $ 45,000,000        $ 45,000,000  

Toronto-Dominion Bank, 0.09% (C), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $25,000,188 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 1.50%, due 08/31/2021, and with a value of $25,500,097.

    25,000,000        25,000,000  

Wells Fargo Securities LLC, 0.07% (C), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $10,000,058 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 3.13%, due 11/15/2028, and with a value of $10,200,092.

    10,000,000        10,000,000  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreements
(Cost $563,392,174)

 

     563,392,174  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $1,502,220,107)

 

     1,502,220,107  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - 0.7%

       11,113,552  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $1,513,333,659  
    

 

 

 
 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (D)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

   $      $ 213,332,213      $      $ 213,332,213  

U.S. Government Obligations

            106,259,568               106,259,568  

Short-Term U.S. Government Agency Obligations

            210,101,148               210,101,148  

Short-Term U.S. Government Obligations

            409,135,004               409,135,004  

Repurchase Agreements

            563,392,174               563,392,174  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $      $ 1,502,220,107      $      $ 1,502,220,107  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Floating or variable rate securities. The rates disclosed are as of October 31, 2020. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated within the description. Variable rate securities with a floor or ceiling feature are disclosed at the inherent rate, where applicable. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread, but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions; these securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in the description.
(B)    When-issued, delayed-delivery and/or forward commitment (including TBAs) security. Security to be settled and delivered after October 31, 2020. Security may display a coupon rate of 0.00%, as the rate is to be determined at time of settlement.
(C)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2020.
(D)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

FFR    Federal Funds Rate
LIBOR    London Interbank Offered Rate
MTN    Medium Term Note
SOFR    Secured Overnight Financing Rate

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

The fiscal period ended October 31, 2020 was dominated by the global impacts of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. As cases spread throughout the world, economies began to shut down and financial markets reflected the complete standstill in economic activity. By the end of March 2020, all risk assets (equities, fixed income, commodities and alternatives) had sold off considerably and market liquidity had frozen. Investment grade fixed income was not immune, as high-grade corporates, Asset-Backed Securities (“ABS”), and Mortgage-Backed Securities (“MBS”) experienced value destruction and limited liquidity for a period. Only U.S. Treasury securities and Agency MBS remained liquid and retained their value in a worldwide flight to quality. In a matter of weeks, spreads for non-government sectors went from decade-long tights to the widest levels since the 2008 financial crisis. Prompt and far-reaching support instigated by the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) and other foreign central banks, as well as stimulus packages from governments, quickly reversed the market sell-off. Those support mechanisms included the reduction of the lower bound of the federal funds target rate to zero, the reintroduction of quantitative easing via the purchases of U.S. Treasurys and Agency MBS, and Fed purchases of risk assets such as ABS, Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities (“CMBS”) and corporate notes. Over the course of the subsequent two calendar quarters, spreads across ABS, CMBS and corporates recovered nearly all of the underperformance experienced during the first quarter of 2020. At the end of the fiscal period, there remained certain subsectors that had not fully recovered, as COVID-19 cases continued to rise, calling into question a return to normal business activity. Recoveries have lagged for sectors reliant on rent from retail, hospitality and offices in addition to most travel-related sectors. However, the Fed has remained steadfast in its support for financial markets, and follow-on government stimulus plans were under discussion at the end of the period.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica High Quality Bond (Class R4) returned 2.72%. By comparison, its benchmark, the ICE BofAML U.S. Corporate & Government 1-3 Years Index, returned 3.38%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund uses relative value analysis to select high quality fixed income assets, and to tactically adjust portfolio weightings to outperform the benchmark. As of October 31, 2020, the Fund’s yield to maturity was 1.37% versus 0.36% for the benchmark, and the portfolio duration was 1.78 years versus 1.88 years for the benchmark. Throughout the fiscal period, the Fund maintained a neutral average duration stance relative to the benchmark. During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, the Fund’s allocation to CMBS and Treasurys was modestly decreased, and the Fund’s allocation to ABS, corporates and Residential Mortgage Backed Securities (“RMBS”) was increased. Given that certain sectors are more susceptible to the pandemic, as mentioned above, a shift from private-label CMBS to government-guaranteed RMBS seemed appropriate. The Fund’s overweight to the securitized sectors relative to the index detracted from performance. This was mostly offset by strong security selection decisions within CMBS and ABS. The Fund’s holdings of subordinated Auto ABS tranches and non-Agency CMBS tranches outperformed the broader sectors, while holdings of secured airline paper underperformed. Treasury rates fell and the yield curve steepened over the fiscal year. Though overall Fund duration was close to the benchmark, the Fund was overweight the three- to five-year bucket, which experienced an outsized benefit from the decline in rates.

Peter S. Kaplan, CFA

Adam Ware, CFA

Jennifer K. Wynn, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

Merganser Capital Management LLC

 

 

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Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Asset-Backed Securities

     43.1

Corporate Debt Securities

     37.1  

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

     6.8  

Mortgage-Backed Securities

     6.7  

U.S. Government Obligations

     4.7  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     1.6  

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

 

Fund Characteristics    Years  

Average Maturity §

     2.58  

Duration †

     1.78  
Credit Quality ‡    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Government and Agency Securities

     11.5

AAA

     14.5  

AA

     13.6  

A

     21.0  

BBB

     35.2  

BB

     2.6  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     1.6  

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

§

Average Maturity is computed by weighting the maturity of each security in the Fund by the market value of the security, then averaging these weighted figures.

 

Duration is a time measure of a bond’s interest rate sensitivity, based on the weighted average of the time periods over which a bond’s cash flows accrue to the bondholder.

 

Credit quality represents a percentage of net assets at the end of the reporting period. Ratings BBB or higher are considered investment grade. Not rated securities do not necessarily indicate low credit quality, and may or may not be equivalent of investment grade. The table reflects Standard and Poor’s (“S&P”) ratings; percentages may include investments not rated by S&P but rated by Moody’s, or if unrated by Moody’s, by Fitch ratings, and then included in the closest equivalent S&P rating. Credit ratings are subject to change. The Fund itself has not been rated by an independent agency.

 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

     1 Year     5 Year     10 Year or
Since Inception
    Inception Date  

Class I3 (NAV)

    2.91     N/A       2.64     04/21/2017  

Class R (NAV)

    2.41     N/A       2.14     04/21/2017  

Class R4 (NAV)

    2.72     2.04     1.56     09/11/2000  

ICE BofAML U.S. Corporate & Government 1-3 Years Index (A)

    3.38     2.12     1.58        

(A) The ICE BofAML U.S. Corporate & Government 1-3 Years Index tracks the performance of U.S. dollar denominated investment grade debt publicly issued in the U.S. domestic market, including U.S. Treasury, U.S. agency, foreign government, supranational and corporate securities that have a remaining maturity of less than three years and more than one year.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Fund calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the Fund, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Any U.S. government guarantees of the securities held in this investment Fund pertain only to those securities and not the Fund or its yield. The values of bonds change in response to changes in economic conditions, interest rates, and the creditworthiness of individual issuers. The value of bonds and bond funds generally falls when interest rates rise, causing an investor to lose money upon sale or redemption.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES - 43.1%  

American Express Credit Account Master Trust
Series 2017-7, Class B,
2.54%, 05/15/2025

    $1,000,000        $1,030,855  
AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables
Trust
            

Series 2018-1, Class D,

    

3.82%, 03/18/2024

    3,000,000        3,157,775  

Series 2018-2, Class D,

    

4.01%, 07/18/2024

    3,000,000        3,180,610  

Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC
Series 2016-2A, Class A,
2.72%, 11/20/2022 (A)

    500,000        506,451  

Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust
Series 2018-2, Class C,
3.69%, 12/20/2023 (A)

    1,750,000        1,784,563  
CarMax Auto Owner Trust             

Series 2018-1, Class C,

    

2.95%, 11/15/2023

    2,485,000        2,563,205  

Series 2019-1, Class B,

    

3.45%, 11/15/2024

    920,000        972,005  

CCG Receivables Trust
Series 2018-1, Class B,
3.09%, 06/16/2025 (A)

    2,600,000        2,632,932  
CNH Equipment Trust             

Series 2017-C, Class B,

    

2.54%, 05/15/2025

    1,140,000        1,158,270  

Series 2018-A, Class B,

    

3.47%, 10/15/2025

    1,700,000        1,760,758  

Series 2019-C, Class B,

    

2.35%, 04/15/2027

    1,730,000        1,783,454  
Dell Equipment Finance Trust             

Series 2018-2, Class C,

    

3.72%, 10/22/2023 (A)

    1,220,000        1,249,529  

Series 2019-1, Class C,

    

3.14%, 03/22/2024 (A)

    1,045,000        1,070,984  
Evergreen Credit Card Trust             

Series 2019-1, Class B,

    

3.59%, 01/15/2023 (A)

    1,000,000        1,008,611  

Series 2019-2, Class B,

    

2.27%, 09/15/2024 (A)

    625,000        640,834  

FirstKey Homes Trust
Series 2020-SFR2, Class D,
1.97%, 10/19/2037 (A)

    2,000,000        1,993,061  
Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust             

Series 2017-1, Class C,

    

3.01%, 08/15/2028 (A)

    2,000,000        2,043,463  

Series 2019-C, Class B,

    

2.13%, 05/15/2025

    2,130,000        2,199,079  

GM Financial Automobile Leasing Trust
Series 2019-2, Class B,
2.89%, 03/20/2023

    1,000,000        1,019,445  
GM Financial Consumer Automobile
Receivables Trust
            

Series 2018-2, Class C,

    

3.31%, 12/18/2023

    2,100,000        2,169,127  

Series 2018-3, Class C,

    

3.45%, 02/16/2024

    1,000,000        1,036,413  

Series 2019-1, Class C,

    

3.52%, 09/16/2024

    2,790,000        2,920,389  
     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

GMF Floorplan Owner Revolving Trust
Series 2020-1, Class B,
1.03%, 08/15/2025 (A)

    $ 715,000        $ 714,276  

Hilton Grand Vacations Trust
Series 2018-AA, Class A,
3.54%, 02/25/2032 (A)

    610,495        638,639  
Hyundai Auto Receivables Trust             

Series 2017-B, Class B,

    

2.23%, 02/15/2023

    1,840,000        1,861,830  

Series 2017-B, Class C,

    

2.44%, 05/15/2024

    1,000,000        1,015,077  
Invitation Homes Trust             

Series 2018-SFR2, Class D,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.45%,
1.60% (B), 06/17/2037 (A)

    2,225,000        2,224,999  

Series 2018-SFR4, Class D,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.65%,
1.80% (B), 01/17/2038 (A)

    2,400,000        2,402,976  

Master Credit Card Trust II
Series 2018-1A, Class C,
3.74%, 07/21/2024 (A)

    675,000        706,092  

MVW LLC
Series 2019-2A, Class A,
2.22%, 10/20/2038 (A)

    1,253,322        1,285,863  
MVW Owner Trust             

Series 2015-1A, Class A,

    

2.52%, 12/20/2032 (A)

    365,855        367,314  

Series 2016-1A, Class A,

    

2.25%, 12/20/2033 (A)

    214,380        214,848  

Series 2017-1A, Class A,

    

2.42%, 12/20/2034 (A)

    468,856        477,653  
Progress Residential Trust             

Series 2018-SFR2, Class D,

    

4.34%, 08/17/2035 (A)

    2,000,000        2,042,308  

Series 2019-SFR3, Class D,

    

2.87%, 09/17/2036 (A)

    1,000,000        1,016,706  

Series 2020-SFR3, Class D,

    

1.90%, 10/17/2027 (A)

    1,355,000        1,348,193  

Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust
Series 2017-3, Class D,
3.20%, 11/15/2023

    2,000,000        2,041,664  

Sierra Timeshare Conduit Receivables Funding LLC
Series 2017-1A, Class A,
2.91%, 03/20/2034 (A)

    197,391        200,633  

Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC
Series 2018-2A, Class A,
3.50%, 06/20/2035 (A)

    410,673        426,455  

Synchrony Credit Card Master Note Trust
Series 2017-2, Class C,
3.01%, 10/15/2025

    640,000        650,828  

Toyota Auto Receivables Owner Trust
Series 2020-C, Class A3,
0.44%, 10/15/2024

    985,000        987,157  
Verizon Owner Trust             

Series 2018-A, Class B,

    

3.38%, 04/20/2023

    1,500,000        1,552,306  

Series 2019-A, Class C,

    

3.22%, 09/20/2023

    725,000        751,544  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  
Verizon Owner Trust (continued)             

Series 2019-B, Class C,

    

2.60%, 12/20/2023

    $ 1,535,000        $ 1,583,738  

Series 2020-A, Class C,

    

2.06%, 07/22/2024

    450,000        463,783  

Series 2020-B, Class C,

    

0.83%, 02/20/2025

    1,000,000        1,000,030  
Volvo Financial Equipment LLC             

Series 2018-1A, Class C,

    

3.06%, 12/15/2025 (A)

    2,500,000        2,532,846  

Series 2019-1A, Class B,

    

3.26%, 01/16/2024 (A)

    660,000        689,915  

VSE VOI Mortgage LLC
Series 2016-A, Class A,
2.54%, 07/20/2033 (A)

    783,986        788,486  
World Omni Auto Receivables Trust             

Series 2018-A, Class B,

    

2.89%, 04/15/2025

    1,500,000        1,539,677  

Series 2019-B, Class B,

    

2.86%, 06/16/2025

    625,000        650,668  

World Omni Automobile Lease Securitization Trust
Series 2018-B, Class B,
3.43%, 03/15/2024

    1,700,000        1,725,316  

World Omni Select Auto Trust
Series 2018-1A, Class C,
3.86%, 01/15/2025 (A)

    1,500,000        1,539,809  
    

 

 

 

Total Asset-Backed Securities
(Cost $71,401,843)

 

     73,323,442  
  

 

 

 
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES - 37.1%  
Airlines - 1.3%  

America West Airlines Pass-Through Trust
7.10%, 10/02/2022

    383,762        375,969  

United Airlines Pass-Through Trust
4.63%, 03/03/2024

    1,862,829        1,773,152  
    

 

 

 
       2,149,121  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 11.7%  

Banco del Estado de Chile
2.67%, 01/08/2021 (A)

    1,150,000        1,149,997  

Bank of America Corp.
Fixed until 01/20/2022, 3.12% (B), 01/20/2023, MTN

    2,450,000        2,523,988  

Barclays PLC
3-Month LIBOR + 1.38%,
1.66% (B), 05/16/2024

    2,000,000        2,011,575  

BBVA USA
2.50%, 08/27/2024

    2,170,000        2,260,641  

Citigroup, Inc.
4.05%, 07/30/2022

    3,425,000        3,629,310  

Credit Suisse AG
1.00%, 05/05/2023

    1,095,000        1,108,527  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2.70%, 05/18/2023

    725,000        763,943  

Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co.
1-Month LIBOR + 1.22%,
1.37% (B), 12/28/2020

    1,760,000        1,760,545  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Banks (continued)  

Standard Chartered PLC
Fixed until 09/10/2021, 2.74% (B), 09/10/2022 (A)

    $ 1,150,000        $ 1,167,394  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Ltd.
0.80%, 09/12/2023 (A)

    1,075,000        1,079,010  

Wells Fargo & Co.
3.07%, 01/24/2023

    2,415,000        2,487,998  
    

 

 

 
       19,942,928  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 0.6%  

AbbVie, Inc.
2.30%, 11/21/2022 (A)

    930,000        963,624  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 4.4%  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
3-Month LIBOR + 0.78%,
0.99% (B), 10/31/2022

    3,500,000        3,513,947  

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.
3-Month LIBOR + 0.65%,
0.90% (B), 06/15/2023

    715,000        717,595  

Morgan Stanley
4.88%, 11/01/2022

    3,000,000        3,244,385  
    

 

 

 
       7,475,927  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 1.4%  

Capital One Financial Corp.
3.50%, 06/15/2023

    965,000        1,032,143  

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC
3.34%, 03/28/2022

    1,351,000        1,347,623  
    

 

 

 
       2,379,766  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 1.1%  

AT&T, Inc.
3-Month LIBOR + 1.18%,
1.43% (B), 06/12/2024

    1,770,000        1,810,318  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 2.1%  

Edison International
2.95%, 03/15/2023

    1,440,000        1,485,250  

Exelon Generation Co. LLC
4.25%, 06/15/2022

    1,000,000        1,052,271  

Georgia Power Co.
2.40%, 04/01/2021

    1,095,000        1,102,436  
    

 

 

 
       3,639,957  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 3.7%  

Federal Realty Investment Trust
3.95%, 01/15/2024

    1,660,000        1,798,011  

SL Green Operating Partnership, LP
3-Month LIBOR + 0.98%,
1.26% (B), 08/16/2021

    2,650,000        2,629,463  

Welltower, Inc.
3.63%, 03/15/2024

    1,650,000        1,789,103  
    

 

 

 
       6,216,577  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 0.3%  

Cigna Corp.
3.75%, 07/15/2023

    459,000        496,567  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 1.4%  

Panasonic Corp.
2.54%, 07/19/2022 (A)

    2,400,000        2,467,482  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Machinery - 0.4%  

Caterpillar Financial Services Corp.
0.65%, 07/07/2023

    $ 680,000        $ 684,121  
    

 

 

 
Media - 1.5%  

Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc.
4.00%, 03/15/2022

    2,411,000        2,512,834  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 0.8%  

DTE Energy Co.
1.05%, 06/01/2025

    1,425,000        1,429,972  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 1.8%  

Energy Transfer Operating, LP
4.50%, 04/15/2024

    1,565,000        1,660,716  

Occidental Petroleum Corp.
2.70%, 08/15/2022

    1,000,000        924,750  

Phillips 66
3.70%, 04/06/2023

    440,000        470,828  
    

 

 

 
       3,056,294  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 0.9%  

AstraZeneca PLC
3-Month LIBOR + 0.67%,
0.95% (B), 08/17/2023

    1,562,000        1,571,515  
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - 1.4%  

Union Pacific Corp.
3.75%, 03/15/2024

    2,250,000        2,460,933  
    

 

 

 
Software - 0.7%  

Oracle Corp.
2.50%, 04/01/2025

    1,155,000        1,235,518  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 0.8%  

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.
3-Month LIBOR + 0.72%,
0.95% (B), 10/05/2021

    1,285,000        1,285,168  
    

 

 

 
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.8%  

Sprint Spectrum Co. LLC / Sprint Spectrum Co. II LLC / Sprint Spectrum Co. III LLC
4.74%, 09/20/2029 (A)

    1,235,000        1,343,334  
    

 

 

 

Total Corporate Debt Securities
(Cost $62,262,080)

 

     63,121,956  
  

 

 

 
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 6.7%  

CGDB Commercial Mortgage Trust
Series 2019-MOB, Class D,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.65%,
1.80% (B), 11/15/2036 (A)

    2,210,000        2,138,214  

CHC Commercial Mortgage Trust
Series 2019-CHC, Class D,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.05%,
2.20% (B), 06/15/2034 (A)

    2,688,399        2,430,486  

Cold Storage Trust
Series 2020-ICE5, Class D,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.10%,
2.14% (B), 11/15/2023 (A)

    1,500,000        1,488,725  

Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates
Series 2019-ICE4, Class D,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.60%,
1.75% (B), 05/15/2036 (A)

    1,810,000        1,796,536  
     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Interest Only STRIPS
Series 2019-C17, Class XA,
1.49% (B), 10/15/2052

    $ 19,846,786        $ 2,037,509  

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust, Interest Only STRIPS
Series 2019-C54, Class XA,
0.84% (B), 12/15/2052

    23,947,527        1,486,030  
    

 

 

 

Total Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $12,022,386)

 

     11,377,500  
  

 

 

 
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS - 6.8%  
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.             

2.00%, 08/01/2035

    1,664,967        1,756,717  

2.50%, 07/01/2035

    1,902,588        2,020,243  

1-Year CMT + 2.04%,
3.12% (B), 06/01/2033

    461,974        483,158  

4.50%, 09/01/2026

    265,215        279,607  
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
Multifamily Structured Pass-Through
Certificates, Interest Only STRIPS
            

0.89% (B), 09/25/2029

    28,951,577        1,960,827  

1.52% (B), 01/25/2030

    16,193,940        1,937,828  
Federal National Mortgage
Association, Interest Only STRIPS
            

Zero Coupon (B), 10/25/2021

    14,966,674        7,681  

0.05% (B), 11/25/2022

    42,548,482        44,735  

0.19% (B), 01/25/2022

    13,482,714        41,300  
Government National Mortgage
Association
            

4.14% (B), 12/20/2061

    12,484        13,665  

4.28% (B), 02/20/2063

    37,627        39,765  

4.58% (B), 09/20/2063

    8,065        8,651  

4.64% (B), 06/20/2063

    18,177        19,064  

4.72% (B), 05/20/2062

    64,503        66,916  

5.26% (B), 11/20/2060

    11,499        12,061  

5.75%, 12/15/2022

    60,629        64,538  

Seasoned Loans Structured Transaction
Series 2018-1, Class A1,
3.50%, 06/25/2028

    831,503        876,780  

Seasoned Loans Structured Transaction Trust
Series 2020-2, Class A1D,
1.75%, 09/25/2030

    1,877,709        1,923,094  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Agency Obligations
(Cost $11,679,474)

 

     11,556,630  
  

 

 

 
U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 4.7%  
U.S. Treasury - 4.7%  

U.S. Treasury Note
0.13%, 09/30/2022 - 09/15/2023

    8,080,000        8,066,583  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Obligations
(Cost $8,067,994)

 

     8,066,583  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $165,433,777)

 

     167,446,111  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - 1.6%

 

     2,732,452  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $170,178,563  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (C)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Asset-Backed Securities

   $      $ 73,323,442      $      $ 73,323,442  

Corporate Debt Securities

            63,121,956               63,121,956  

Mortgage-Backed Securities

            11,377,500               11,377,500  

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

            11,556,630               11,556,630  

U.S. Government Obligations

            8,066,583               8,066,583  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $      $ 167,446,111      $      $ 167,446,111  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Securities are exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Securities may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2020, the total value of 144A securities is $48,573,241, representing 28.5% of the Fund’s net assets.
(B)    Floating or variable rate securities. The rates disclosed are as of October 31, 2020. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated within the description. Variable rate securities with a floor or ceiling feature are disclosed at the inherent rate, where applicable. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread, but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions; these securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in the description.
(C)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

CMT    Constant Maturity Treasury
LIBOR    London Interbank Offered Rate
MTN    Medium Term Note
STRIPS    Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal of Securities

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

The fiscal year ended October 31, 2020 began with U.S. markets near all-time highs, though global trade tensions persisted, and manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Indexes (“PMIs”) softened. It was risk on for markets as equities led the way in total and risk-adjusted returns in late 2019, followed by high yield, then by investment grade. Treasuries retreated toward the end of 2019.

Worries around trade ceded to concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak early in 2020. Confidence dropped rapidly as the country grappled with a worsening outbreak that eventually led to widespread stay at home orders and the closure of nonessential businesses. Gross domestic product (“GDP”) and private investment contracted, and risk assets declined meaningfully. PMIs declined materially, and GDP eventually faced a historic decline. Equities led the way down with peak-to-trough losses of approximately one third, and high yield bonds posted double digit declines. U.S. Treasuries rallied aggressively as investors fled risk assets.

Markets rebounded in the second quarter, after aggressive monetary stimulus from the U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) and fiscal stimulus from the Federal Government gave markets the confidence that the worst may be over. The damage to the U.S. economy was historic with second quarter GDP declining by over 31%. Economic activity and the employment market improved materially by the end of the fiscal year, albeit both were still lower than had been were at the end of 2019.

Nonfarm payroll gains were a bright spot in October 2020, coming in higher than expected. Both the labor force and employment grew over the month, which led to meaningfully higher headline employment and labor force participation rates. Consumer confidence slightly retreated as an upbeat reading on present conditions was overshadowed by more muted expectations. Headline personal income which was propped up by government unemployment benefits that largely expired in July, advanced nonetheless in September, and spending growth accelerated.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica High Yield Bond (Class A) returned -0.33%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays US Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index, returned 3.42%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

Security selection was the primary driver of Fund performance this year. Selection was strong within CCCs and below, however it detracted from returns across BBs and B-rated bonds. An underweight to BBs also detracted from performance while an overweight to CCCs and below contributed. The modest off-benchmark exposure to investment grade credit was also advantageous during the period. By sector, the top contributors included consumer cyclical, communications and technology. The largest detractors from active returns were energy, transportation and finance companies.

With respect to positioning and themes, the portfolio managers continued to prefer U.S. issuers relative to the rest of the world during the fiscal year. The Fund was generally overweight a number of subsectors within the basic industry and capital goods sectors as well as financials. Other overweight allocations included metals & mining, building & construction, paper & packaging, cable & satellite, leisure & lodging, and banking.

As downgrade activity increased through the year, we focused on finding opportunities in the cross-over space as well as recent fallen angels. Underweight allocations were in various consumer non-cyclical subsectors such as food/beverage, as well as in energy, technology, and aerospace defense, given various idiosyncratic fundamental concerns and relatively unattractive valuations.

The Fund maintained a relatively neutral position with respect to ratings. The slight underweight to Bs was accompanied by a generally neutral to modest overweight to CCCs and below, mainly due to ratings migrations throughout the year. The underweight to BB-rated credit continued through the end of the period and was partially offset by the allocation to investment grade credit.

Kevin Bakker, CFA

Benjamin D. Miller, CFA

James K. Schaeffer, Jr.

Derek Thoms

Co-Portfolio Managers

Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC

 

 

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Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Corporate Debt Securities

     92.5

Repurchase Agreement

     2.9  

Other Investment Company

     2.3  

Preferred Stock

     1.3  

Exchange-Traded Fund

     1.0  

Loan Assignments

     0.7  

Common Stocks

     0.5  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (1.2

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
Fund Characteristics    Years  

Average Maturity §

     5.18  

Duration †

     3.65  
Credit Quality ‡    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

AAA

     2.9

BBB

     5.3  

BB

     48.5  

B

     32.4  

CCC and Below

     6.4  

Not Rated

     5.7  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (1.2

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

§

Average Maturity is computed by weighting the maturity of each security in the Fund by the market value of the security, then averaging these weighted figures.

 

Duration is a time measure of a bond’s interest rate sensitivity, based on the weighted average of the time periods over which a bond’s cash flows accrue to the bondholder.

 

Credit quality represents a percentage of net assets at the end of the reporting period. Ratings BBB or higher are considered investment grade. Not rated securities do not necessarily indicate low credit quality, and may or may not be equivalent of investment grade. The table reflects Standard and Poor’s (“S&P”) ratings; percentages may include investments not rated by S&P but rated by Moody’s, or if unrated by Moody’s, by Fitch ratings, and then included in the closest equivalent S&P rating. Credit ratings are subject to change. The Fund itself has not been rated by an independent agency.

 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Year or
Since Inception
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       (5.07 )%         3.47        4.80        06/14/1985  

Class A (NAV)

       (0.33 )%         4.49        5.31        06/14/1985  

Bloomberg Barclays US Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index (A)

       3.42        6.31        6.25           

Class C (POP)

       (1.77 )%         3.81        4.59        11/11/2002  

Class C (NAV)

       (0.82 )%         3.81        4.59        11/11/2002  

Class I (NAV)

       0.46        4.87        5.66        11/30/2009  

Class I2 (NAV)

       0.17        4.95        5.75        11/08/2004  

Class I3 (NAV)

       0.28        N/A          3.86        03/24/2017  

Class R (NAV)

       (0.23 )%         N/A          3.35        03/24/2017  

Class R4 (NAV)

       0.03        N/A          3.61        03/24/2017  

Class R6 (NAV)

       0.28        4.95        3.96        05/29/2015  

(A) The Bloomberg Barclays US Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index is an issuer-constrained measurement of the market of U.S. dollar denominated, non-investment grade, fixed-rate, taxable corporate bonds. The exposure of each issuer is limited to 2% of the total market value of the index.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 4.75% for Class A shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Shares purchased prior to March 1, 2004 are subject to a maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge (2% in the 1st year, decreasing to 0% after 2 years) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges on Class I, I2, I3, R, R4 and R6 shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Interest rates may go up, causing the value of the Fund’s investments to decline. Changes, in interest rates, the market’s perception of the issuers and the creditworthiness of the issuers may significantly affect the value of a bond. Investing in high-yield bonds (junk bonds) may be subject to greater volatility and risks as the income derived from these securities is not guaranteed and may be unpredictable and the value of these securities tends to decline when interest rates increase.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES - 92.5%  
Aerospace & Defense - 0.9%  
Bombardier, Inc.             

6.13%, 01/15/2023 (A)

    $  6,720,000        $  5,797,680  

7.88%, 04/15/2027 (A)

    9,556,000        6,961,259  

Rolls-Royce PLC
5.75%, 10/15/2027 (A) (B)

    2,436,000        2,466,450  
Triumph Group, Inc.             

5.25%, 06/01/2022 (B)

    5,182,000        4,417,655  

7.75%, 08/15/2025 (B)

    2,962,000        1,910,490  

8.88%, 06/01/2024 (A)

    1,722,000        1,827,989  
    

 

 

 
       23,381,523  
    

 

 

 
Airlines - 0.9%  
American Airlines Group, Inc.             

3.75%, 03/01/2025 (A)

    19,792,000        9,875,812  

5.00%, 06/01/2022 (A)

    154,000        99,823  

American Airlines Pass-Through Trust
5.63%, 07/15/2022 (A)

    1,090,330        1,029,510  

Continental Airlines Pass-Through Trust
6.90%, 10/19/2023

    673,513        627,515  
Delta Air Lines, Inc. / SkyMiles IP, Ltd.             

4.50%, 10/20/2025 (A)

    2,385,000        2,420,646  

4.75%, 10/20/2028 (A)

    1,989,000        2,033,179  

United Airlines Holdings, Inc.
4.88%, 01/15/2025 (B)

    8,658,000        7,270,123  

United Airlines Pass-Through Trust
4.63%, 03/03/2024

    984,944        937,529  
    

 

 

 
       24,294,137  
    

 

 

 
Auto Components - 1.3%  

Clarios Global, LP / Clarios US Finance Co.
6.25%, 05/15/2026 (A) (B)

    3,703,000        3,879,041  
Dana, Inc.             

5.38%, 11/15/2027

    5,058,000        5,222,385  

5.50%, 12/15/2024 (B)

    700,000        710,500  

5.63%, 06/15/2028 (B)

    3,900,000        4,093,830  
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.             

4.88%, 03/15/2027 (B)

    3,986,000        3,879,195  

5.00%, 05/31/2026

    1,404,000        1,383,656  

9.50%, 05/31/2025

    6,882,000        7,571,576  

Patrick Industries, Inc.
7.50%, 10/15/2027 (A)

    6,447,000        6,984,873  
    

 

 

 
       33,725,056  
    

 

 

 
Automobiles - 0.1%  
Ford Motor Co.             

8.50%, 04/21/2023

    275,000        303,531  

9.00%, 04/22/2025

    980,000        1,154,827  

9.63%, 04/22/2030

    1,012,000        1,358,610  
    

 

 

 
       2,816,968  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 2.8%  
Barclays PLC             

Fixed until 06/20/2029, 5.09% (C), 06/20/2030

    1,675,000        1,907,893  

Fixed until 09/15/2023 (D),
7.75% (C)

    8,507,000        8,771,312  

Fixed until 06/15/2024 (D),
8.00% (C)

    3,262,000        3,498,495  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Banks (continued)  
BNP Paribas SA             

Fixed until 03/14/2022 (D),
6.75% (A) (C)

    $   5,700,000        $   5,835,375  

Fixed until 03/30/2021 (D),
7.63% (A) (C)

    1,899,000        1,922,738  

CIT Bank NA
Fixed until 09/27/2024,
2.97% (C), 09/27/2025

    3,277,000        3,383,502  
CIT Group, Inc.             

4.75%, 02/16/2024

    2,166,000        2,328,450  

5.00%, 08/15/2022

    3,080,000        3,253,250  

Citigroup, Inc.
Fixed until 09/12/2024 (D),
5.00% (C)

    9,441,000        9,481,614  

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA
5.71%, 01/15/2026 (A)

    6,247,000        6,806,381  
JPMorgan Chase & Co.             

3-Month LIBOR + 3.47%,
3.68% (C), 01/30/2021 (D)

    1,907,000        1,797,348  

Fixed until 02/01/2025 (D),
4.60% (C)

    6,020,000        5,935,720  
Lloyds Banking Group PLC             

Fixed until 06/27/2024 (D),
7.50% (C)

    4,252,000        4,485,860  

Fixed until 09/27/2025 (D),
7.50% (C)

    1,509,000        1,626,568  

Natwest Group PLC
Fixed until 08/15/2021 (D),
8.63% (C)

    2,860,000        2,951,835  

Societe Generale SA
Fixed until 09/13/2021 (D),
7.38% (A) (C)

    8,708,000        8,944,858  
    

 

 

 
       72,931,199  
    

 

 

 
Beverages - 0.5%  

Primo Water Holdings, Inc.
5.50%, 04/01/2025 (A)

    11,347,000        11,715,778  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 1.8%  

Associated Materials LLC / AMH New Finance, Inc.
9.00%, 09/01/2025 (A)

    3,796,000        4,004,780  
Builders FirstSource, Inc.             

5.00%, 03/01/2030 (A)

    694,000        732,170  

6.75%, 06/01/2027 (A)

    7,016,000        7,524,660  
Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc.             

6.13%, 01/15/2029 (A)

    1,612,000        1,646,739  

8.00%, 04/15/2026 (A)

    21,973,000        22,851,920  

Griffon Corp.
5.75%, 03/01/2028

    4,426,000        4,614,105  

Standard Industries, Inc.
3.38%, 01/15/2031 (A)

    3,664,000        3,566,295  

White Cap Buyer LLC
6.88%, 10/15/2028 (A)

    1,309,000        1,341,725  
    

 

 

 
       46,282,394  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 1.2%  
Credit Suisse Group AG             

Fixed until 02/11/2027 (D),
5.25% (A) (C)

    5,250,000        5,285,700  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Capital Markets (continued)  
Credit Suisse Group AG (continued)             

Fixed until 12/18/2024 (D),
6.25% (A) (C)

    $   1,350,000        $   1,437,750  

Fixed until 08/21/2026 (D),
6.38% (A) (C)

    3,782,000        4,060,923  

Fixed until 09/12/2025 (D),
7.25% (A) (C)

    5,450,000        5,906,220  

Fixed until 07/17/2023 (D),
7.50% (A) (C)

    4,221,000        4,474,302  

Fixed until 12/11/2023 (D),
7.50% (A) (C)

    6,403,000        6,947,255  

Deutsche Bank AG
Fixed until 10/30/2025 (D),
6.00% (C)

    1,400,000        1,246,000  

Goldman Sachs Capital II
3-Month LIBOR + 0.77%,
4.00% (C), 11/30/2020 (B) (D)

    1,048,000        984,082  
    

 

 

 
       30,342,232  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 1.9%  

Avient Corp.
5.75%, 05/15/2025 (A)

    1,759,000        1,851,348  

Blue Cube Spinco LLC
10.00%, 10/15/2025

    1,012,000        1,068,561  

Eagle Intermediate Global Holding BV / Ruyi US Finance LLC
7.50%, 05/01/2025 (A)

    3,304,000        2,312,800  

Hexion, Inc.
7.88%, 07/15/2027 (A) (B)

    7,257,000        7,529,137  
NOVA Chemicals Corp.             

4.88%, 06/01/2024 (A)

    8,059,000        7,971,963  

5.25%, 06/01/2027 (A)

    12,533,000        12,238,474  
Olin Corp.             

5.13%, 09/15/2027 (B)

    3,235,000        3,283,525  

5.63%, 08/01/2029

    4,736,000        4,895,793  

9.50%, 06/01/2025 (A)

    6,655,000        7,870,336  
    

 

 

 
       49,021,937  
    

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies - 2.8%  
Ashtead Capital, Inc.             

4.00%, 05/01/2028 (A)

    7,892,000        8,227,410  

4.25%, 11/01/2029 (A)

    787,000        839,926  

5.25%, 08/01/2026 (A)

    3,642,000        3,855,967  
Avis Budget Car Rental LLC / Avis Budget
Finance, Inc.
            

5.75%, 07/15/2027 (A)

    5,792,000        5,436,661  

6.38%, 04/01/2024 (A) (B)

    5,031,000        4,898,936  

Covanta Holding Corp.
5.00%, 09/01/2030

    887,000        902,523  

FXI Holdings, Inc.
12.25%, 11/15/2026 (A)

    6,200,000        6,479,000  
Garda World Security Corp.             

4.63%, 02/15/2027 (A)

    8,095,000        7,892,625  

8.75%, 05/15/2025 (A)

    9,958,000        9,908,210  

9.50%, 11/01/2027 (A) (B)

    2,287,000        2,441,372  

Herc Holdings, Inc.
5.50%, 07/15/2027 (A)

    10,675,000        10,969,897  
Nielsen Finance LLC / Nielsen
Finance Co.
            

5.63%, 10/01/2028 (A)

      3,283,000          3,385,594  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Commercial Services & Supplies (continued)  
Nielsen Finance LLC / Nielsen
Finance Co. (continued)
            

5.88%, 10/01/2030 (A)

    $   1,640,000        $   1,722,000  

Stericycle, Inc.
5.38%, 07/15/2024 (A)

    5,849,000        6,081,439  
    

 

 

 
       73,041,560  
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment - 1.2%  

Avaya, Inc.
6.13%, 09/15/2028 (A)

    6,844,000        7,023,655  
CommScope Technologies LLC             

5.00%, 03/15/2027 (A)

    779,000        726,920  

6.00%, 06/15/2025 (A)

    8,843,000        8,766,773  
CommScope, Inc.             

5.50%, 03/01/2024 (A)

    2,975,000        3,041,253  

6.00%, 03/01/2026 (A)

    3,723,000        3,862,613  

8.25%, 03/01/2027 (A) (B)

    2,579,000        2,669,252  

Nokia OYJ
3.38%, 06/12/2022

    4,034,000        4,119,723  
    

 

 

 
       30,210,189  
    

 

 

 
Construction & Engineering - 1.1%  
Abengoa Abenewco 2 SA             

PIK Rate 1.50%, Cash Rate 0.00%, 04/26/2024 (A) (E)

    3,913,359        20  
Ashton Woods USA LLC / Ashton Woods
Finance Co.
            

6.63%, 01/15/2028 (A)

    6,120,000        6,150,600  

6.75%, 08/01/2025 (A)

    4,251,000        4,378,530  

9.88%, 04/01/2027 (A)

    9,020,000        10,012,200  
Taylor Morrison Communities, Inc.             

5.13%, 08/01/2030 (A)

    2,906,000        3,154,986  

6.63%, 07/15/2027 (A)

    3,890,000        4,191,475  
    

 

 

 
       27,887,811  
    

 

 

 
Construction Materials - 0.4%  

Norbord, Inc.
6.25%, 04/15/2023 (A)

    9,423,000        10,082,610  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 3.4%  
Ally Financial, Inc.             

3.05%, 06/05/2023

    3,085,000        3,225,386  

3.88%, 05/21/2024

    4,841,000        5,206,250  

5.75%, 11/20/2025

    2,727,000        3,099,200  
Altice Financing SA             

5.00%, 01/15/2028 (A)

    1,771,000        1,717,870  

7.50%, 05/15/2026 (A)

    8,910,000        9,299,812  
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC             

3.20%, 01/15/2021

    4,534,000        4,534,000  

3.34%, 03/18/2021

    3,794,000        3,794,000  

3.35%, 11/01/2022

    200,000        199,250  

3.37%, 11/17/2023

    7,877,000        7,808,076  

3.81%, 10/12/2021

    7,290,000        7,326,450  

4.38%, 08/06/2023

    3,548,000        3,606,010  

4.39%, 01/08/2026, MTN

    7,534,000        7,590,505  

5.09%, 01/07/2021

    4,390,000        4,476,483  

5.60%, 01/07/2022

    400,000        409,600  

5.88%, 08/02/2021

    1,488,000        1,519,546  
Navient Corp.             

5.00%, 03/15/2027

    1,020,000        952,517  

5.88%, 10/25/2024

    11,427,000        11,341,297  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Consumer Finance (continued)  
Navient Corp. (continued)             

6.50%, 06/15/2022

    $   3,708,000        $   3,782,160  

6.63%, 07/26/2021

    1,020,000        1,040,400  
OneMain Finance Corp.             

7.13%, 03/15/2026

    2,705,000        2,999,466  

8.88%, 06/01/2025

    3,619,000        3,980,900  
    

 

 

 
       87,909,178  
    

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging - 3.8%  

ARD Finance SA
PIK Rate 7.25%, Cash Rate 6.50%, 06/30/2027 (A) (E)

    8,112,000        8,243,820  
Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC / Ardagh
Holdings USA, Inc.
            

5.25%, 08/15/2027 (A)

    2,382,000        2,445,123  

6.00%, 02/15/2025 (A)

    1,062,000        1,097,842  

Ball Corp.
2.88%, 08/15/2030

    3,224,000        3,187,730  
Cascades, Inc. / Cascades USA, Inc.             

5.13%, 01/15/2026 (A) (B)

    2,507,000        2,619,815  

5.38%, 01/15/2028 (A) (B)

    8,226,000        8,575,605  

Crown Americas LLC / Crown Americas Capital Corp. VI
4.75%, 02/01/2026

    13,253,000        13,749,987  
Flex Acquisition Co., Inc.             

6.88%, 01/15/2025 (A)

    2,805,000        2,759,419  

7.88%, 07/15/2026 (A)

    5,488,000        5,545,075  

Graphic Packaging International LLC
3.50%, 03/15/2028 - 03/01/2029 (A)

    10,833,000        10,835,699  

Greif, Inc.
6.50%, 03/01/2027 (A)

    8,781,000        9,209,074  
Mauser Packaging Solutions Holding Co.             

5.50%, 04/15/2024 (A)

    6,226,000        6,228,366  

7.25%, 04/15/2025 (A) (B)

    2,707,000        2,611,443  

OI European Group BV
4.00%, 03/15/2023 (A)

    3,970,000        3,989,850  
Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc.             

5.88%, 08/15/2023 (A) (B)

    3,860,000        4,061,202  

6.38%, 08/15/2025 (A) (B)

    820,000        899,950  
Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds
Group Issuer LLC / Reynolds Group
Issuer Lu
            

4.00%, 10/15/2027 (A)

    3,734,000        3,780,675  

5.13%, 07/15/2023 (A) (G)

    363,000        367,538  

Silgan Holdings, Inc.
4.13%, 02/01/2028

    630,000        654,444  
Trivium Packaging Finance BV             

5.50%, 08/15/2026 (A)

    4,224,000        4,424,640  

8.50%, 08/15/2027 (A)

    1,785,000        1,910,307  
    

 

 

 
       97,197,604  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 2.9%  

AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust
6.50%, 07/15/2025

    1,969,000        2,169,347  

Avation Capital SA
6.50%, 05/15/2021 (A)

    3,305,000        2,082,150  
DAE Funding LLC             

4.50%, 08/01/2022 (A)

    1,573,000        1,580,865  

5.00%, 08/01/2024 (A)

    3,964,000        4,005,226  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Diversified Financial Services (continued)  
DAE Funding LLC (continued)             

5.75%, 11/15/2023 (A)

    $   1,520,000        $   1,539,000  

Dana Financing SARL
5.75%, 04/15/2025 (A)

    15,976,000        16,535,160  

ILFC E-Capital Trust I
1.55% + Max of 3-Month LIBOR, 10-Year CMT, or 30-Year CMT, 2.98% (C), 12/21/2065 (A)

    15,977,000        8,386,167  

ILFC E-Capital Trust II
1.80% + Max of 3-Month LIBOR, 15-Year CMT or 30-Year CMT, 3.23% (C), 12/21/2065 (A)

    3,974,000        2,264,671  
Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP /
Ladder Capital Finance Corp.
            

4.25%, 02/01/2027 (A)

    5,527,000        4,773,946  

5.25%, 03/15/2022 - 10/01/2025 (A)

    11,792,000        11,134,710  

United Shore Financial Services LLC
5.50%, 11/15/2025 (A) (H)

    6,034,000        6,107,615  
Virgin Media Secured Finance PLC             

4.50%, 08/15/2030 (A)

    3,149,000        3,200,171  

5.50%, 05/15/2029 (A)

    11,769,000        12,574,117  
    

 

 

 
       76,353,145  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 3.8%  
Cablevision Lightpath LLC             

3.88%, 09/15/2027 (A)

    1,301,000        1,291,243  

5.63%, 09/15/2028 (A)

    666,000        672,660  
CenturyLink, Inc.             

5.13%, 12/15/2026 (A)

    7,590,000        7,760,775  

5.80%, 03/15/2022

    6,234,000        6,483,360  

6.45%, 06/15/2021

    1,564,000        1,597,235  

6.75%, 12/01/2023

    7,836,000        8,521,650  

7.50%, 04/01/2024 (B)

    4,698,000        5,184,055  

Connect Finco SARL / Connect US Finco LLC
6.75%, 10/01/2026 (A)

    2,000,000        2,014,400  
Frontier Communications Corp.             

7.63%, 04/15/2024 (I)

    6,057,000        2,422,800  

8.50%, 04/01/2026 (A) (I)

    6,664,000        6,705,650  

8.75%, 04/15/2022 (I)

    2,766,000        1,127,145  

9.00%, 08/15/2031 (I)

    5,484,000        2,131,905  

11.00%, 09/15/2025 (I)

    2,696,000        1,122,210  
Hughes Satellite Systems Corp.             

5.25%, 08/01/2026

    328,000        351,542  

6.63%, 08/01/2026

    8,533,000        9,242,306  

7.63%, 06/15/2021

    8,342,000        8,571,405  

Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA
8.50%, 10/15/2024 (A) (I)

    5,205,000        3,214,608  
Level 3 Financing, Inc.             

3.63%, 01/15/2029 (A)

    5,877,000        5,685,997  

4.25%, 07/01/2028 (A)

    5,517,000        5,544,585  

5.38%, 01/15/2024

    5,940,000        5,982,827  

Sprint Capital Corp.
8.75%, 03/15/2032

    2,435,000        3,643,369  

Switch, Ltd.
3.75%, 09/15/2028 (A)

    4,829,000        4,835,036  

Zayo Group Holdings, Inc.
4.00%, 03/01/2027 (A)

    3,434,000        3,370,454  
    

 

 

 
       97,477,217  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Electric Utilities - 0.7%  

Elwood Energy LLC
8.16%, 07/05/2026

    $   3,593,958        $   3,791,626  

NextEra Energy Operating Partners, LP
4.25%, 07/15/2024 (A)

    3,624,000        3,787,080  

NRG Energy, Inc.
7.25%, 05/15/2026 (B)

    8,296,000        8,768,789  

Vistra Operations Co. LLC
5.00%, 07/31/2027 (A)

    1,343,000        1,403,435  
    

 

 

 
       17,750,930  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.2%  

CDW LLC / CDW Finance Corp.
3.25%, 02/15/2029

    1,610,000        1,607,988  

Sensata Technologies BV
4.88%, 10/15/2023 (A)

    2,457,000        2,604,420  

Sensata Technologies, Inc.
3.75%, 02/15/2031 (A)

    667,000        660,330  
    

 

 

 
       4,872,738  
    

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services - 0.8%  

Archrock Partners, LP / Archrock Partners Finance Corp.
6.88%, 04/01/2027 (A)

    1,339,000        1,312,220  
CSI Compressco, LP / CSI Compressco
Finance, Inc.
            

7.50%, 04/01/2025 (A)

    2,977,000        2,612,318  

PIK Rate 3.50%, Cash Rate 7.25%, 04/01/2026 (A) (E)

    7,526,928        5,419,388  
Genesis Energy, LP / Genesis Energy
Finance Corp.
            

6.25%, 05/15/2026

    1,928,000        1,542,805  

6.50%, 10/01/2025

    3,851,000        3,196,330  
Noble Holding International, Ltd.             

6.05%, 03/01/2041 (I)

    2,288,000        15,741  

8.95%, 04/01/2045 (I)

    2,283,000        15,707  

Transocean Sentry, Ltd.
5.38%, 05/15/2023 (A)

    3,665,000        2,354,763  

USA Compression Partners, LP / USA Compression Finance Corp.
6.88%, 09/01/2027

    4,444,000        4,467,153  
    

 

 

 
       20,936,425  
    

 

 

 
Entertainment - 0.5%  
Netflix, Inc.             

4.88%, 04/15/2028

    3,886,000        4,370,584  

4.88%, 06/15/2030 (A)

    4,450,000        5,078,562  

5.38%, 11/15/2029 (A)

    2,835,000        3,320,494  
    

 

 

 
       12,769,640  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 2.8%  
CBL & Associates, LP             

5.25%, 12/01/2023

    7,893,000        2,979,608  

5.95%, 12/15/2026

    872,000        326,665  

Equinix, Inc.
5.38%, 05/15/2027

    3,867,000        4,215,665  
HAT Holdings I LLC / HAT Holdings II
LLC
            

5.25%, 07/15/2024 (A)

    2,690,000        2,770,700  

6.00%, 04/15/2025 (A)

    3,212,000        3,408,735  
Iron Mountain, Inc.             

4.50%, 02/15/2031 (A)

    1,881,000        1,872,667  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (continued)  
Iron Mountain, Inc. (continued)             

5.25%, 03/15/2028 (A)

    $   11,530,000        $   11,818,250  
iStar, Inc.             

4.25%, 08/01/2025

    5,841,000        5,359,117  

5.50%, 02/15/2026

    7,570,000        7,167,049  
MGM Growth Properties Operating
Partnership, LP / MGP Finance
Co-Issuer, Inc.
            

4.63%, 06/15/2025 (A)

    1,364,000        1,389,179  

5.75%, 02/01/2027

    2,539,000        2,739,924  
Park Intermediate Holdings LLC / PK
Domestic Property LLC / PK Finance
Co-Issuer
            

5.88%, 10/01/2028 (A)

    3,147,000        3,084,060  

7.50%, 06/01/2025 (A)

    7,823,000        8,175,035  
SBA Communications Corp.             

3.88%, 02/15/2027 (A)

    5,857,000        5,952,176  

4.00%, 10/01/2022

    4,165,000        4,201,444  
Service Properties Trust             

4.35%, 10/01/2024

    4,103,000        3,631,155  

4.75%, 10/01/2026

    2,278,000        1,947,690  

7.50%, 09/15/2025

    1,481,000        1,552,285  
    

 

 

 
       72,591,404  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 1.3%  
Albertsons Cos., Inc. / Safeway, Inc. /
New Albertsons, LP
            

3.25%, 03/15/2026 (A)

    1,607,000        1,576,387  

3.50%, 03/15/2029 (A)

    3,214,000        3,117,901  

4.63%, 01/15/2027 (A)

    5,022,000        5,178,410  

5.75%, 03/15/2025

    11,652,000        12,008,842  

7.50%, 03/15/2026 (A)

    1,383,000        1,532,364  
Rite Aid Corp.             

7.50%, 07/01/2025 (A)

    4,594,000        4,594,000  

8.00%, 11/15/2026 (A)

    6,255,000        6,270,638  
    

 

 

 
       34,278,542  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 2.6%  

B&G Foods, Inc.
5.25%, 09/15/2027 (B)

    8,120,000        8,404,200  

JBS USA LUX SA / JBS USA Finance, Inc.
5.75%, 06/15/2025 (A)

    2,794,000        2,872,232  
Kraft Heinz Foods Co.             

3.88%, 05/15/2027 (A)

    4,454,000        4,711,699  

3.95%, 07/15/2025

    1,616,000        1,747,496  

4.88%, 10/01/2049 (A)

    3,922,000        4,146,504  

5.00%, 07/15/2035 - 06/04/2042

    8,559,000        9,763,362  

6.88%, 01/26/2039

    1,374,000        1,838,119  

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp.
5.88%, 09/30/2027 (A)

    15,593,000        16,472,133  
Post Holdings, Inc.             

4.63%, 04/15/2030 (A)

    4,134,000        4,247,685  

5.00%, 08/15/2026 (A)

    4,143,000        4,296,291  

5.50%, 12/15/2029 (A)

    3,462,000        3,743,287  

5.63%, 01/15/2028 (A)

    5,606,000        5,914,330  
    

 

 

 
       68,157,338  
    

 

 

 
 

 

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At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Health Care Providers & Services - 5.4%  

Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.
5.00%, 04/15/2029 (A)

    $   6,244,000        $   6,433,193  

AdaptHealth LLC
6.13%, 08/01/2028 (A)

    6,722,000        6,982,477  
Centene Corp.             

3.38%, 02/15/2030

    501,000        520,414  

4.25%, 12/15/2027

    3,243,000        3,413,906  

4.63%, 12/15/2029

    1,024,000        1,114,865  
CHS / Community Health Systems, Inc.             

6.25%, 03/31/2023

    6,307,000        6,251,814  

6.63%, 02/15/2025 (A)

    2,069,000        2,017,689  

8.00%, 03/15/2026 (A)

    14,296,000        14,353,184  

8.13%, 06/30/2024 (A)

    2,620,000        2,014,125  
DaVita, Inc.             

3.75%, 02/15/2031 (A)

    7,184,000        6,905,620  

4.63%, 06/01/2030 (A)

    5,642,000        5,738,732  
Encompass Health Corp.             

4.50%, 02/01/2028

    3,935,000        4,029,912  

4.63%, 04/01/2031

    638,000        657,140  

4.75%, 02/01/2030

    5,706,000        5,943,484  

5.75%, 11/01/2024 - 09/15/2025

    9,749,000        9,966,977  
HCA, Inc.             

3.50%, 09/01/2030

    5,704,000        5,832,851  

5.38%, 02/01/2025

    8,523,000        9,437,774  

5.88%, 02/15/2026 - 02/01/2029

    15,997,000        18,170,706  

7.50%, 11/06/2033

    441,000        595,703  
Tenet Healthcare Corp.             

4.88%, 01/01/2026 (A)

    7,025,000        7,126,375  

5.13%, 05/01/2025

    6,496,000        6,429,091  

5.13%, 11/01/2027 (A)

    7,225,000        7,439,582  

6.13%, 10/01/2028 (A)

    4,736,000        4,593,920  

6.75%, 06/15/2023

    2,401,000        2,531,951  

7.50%, 04/01/2025 (A)

    640,000        689,414  
    

 

 

 
       139,190,899  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 7.2%  

1011778 BC ULC / New Red Finance, Inc.
4.00%, 10/15/2030 (A) (H)

    4,993,000        4,961,794  
Boyd Gaming Corp.             

4.75%, 12/01/2027

    8,250,000        8,023,207  

6.00%, 08/15/2026

    1,911,000        1,958,183  

6.38%, 04/01/2026

    2,760,000        2,863,721  

8.63%, 06/01/2025 (A)

    1,349,000        1,476,750  

Boyne USA, Inc.
7.25%, 05/01/2025 (A)

    10,026,000        10,477,170  
Carnival Corp.             

10.50%, 02/01/2026 (A) (B)

    2,643,000        2,861,048  

11.50%, 04/01/2023 (A)

    3,030,000        3,327,970  

GLP Capital, LP / GLP Financing II, Inc.
5.25%, 06/01/2025

    8,338,000        9,109,098  
Hilton Domestic Operating Co., Inc.             

4.88%, 01/15/2030

    7,057,000        7,259,889  

5.13%, 05/01/2026

    4,585,000        4,642,312  

5.38%, 05/01/2025 (A)

    1,265,000        1,307,226  

5.75%, 05/01/2028 (A)

    493,000        516,765  
International Game Technology PLC             

5.25%, 01/15/2029 (A)

      780,000          772,200  

6.25%, 02/15/2022 (A)

    3,838,000        3,929,172  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (continued)  
International Game Technology PLC (continued)  

6.25%, 01/15/2027 (A) (B)

    $   4,038,000        $   4,290,375  

6.50%, 02/15/2025 (A)

    2,946,000        3,152,220  

Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc. / ILG LLC
6.50%, 09/15/2026 (B)

    6,546,000        6,742,380  
MGM Resorts International             

4.75%, 10/15/2028

    6,838,000        6,684,145  

5.50%, 04/15/2027

    10,798,000        10,901,769  

5.75%, 06/15/2025

    4,657,000        4,838,972  

6.75%, 05/01/2025

    3,938,000        4,142,382  
NCL Corp., Ltd.             

3.63%, 12/15/2024 (A)

    5,397,000        3,723,930  

10.25%, 02/01/2026 (A)

    2,931,000        3,018,930  

12.25%, 05/15/2024 (A) (B)

    4,428,000        4,915,080  
Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.             

9.13%, 06/15/2023 (A)

    1,021,000        1,063,116  

10.88%, 06/01/2023 (A)

    1,529,000        1,667,390  

11.50%, 06/01/2025 (A)

    3,444,000        3,939,075  
Scientific Games International, Inc.             

5.00%, 10/15/2025 (A)

    6,047,000        6,069,676  

7.00%, 05/15/2028 (A)

    3,402,000        3,379,241  

7.25%, 11/15/2029 (A)

    1,938,000        1,922,341  

8.25%, 03/15/2026 (A)

    6,194,000        6,283,132  

Station Casinos LLC
4.50%, 02/15/2028 (A)

    8,639,000        8,185,452  
Viking Cruises, Ltd.             

5.88%, 09/15/2027 (A)

    19,113,000        14,908,140  

6.25%, 05/15/2025 (A)

    5,512,000        4,299,360  

Waterford Gaming LLC / Waterford Gaming Financial Corp.
8.63%, 09/15/2014 (A) (F) (I) (J) (K)

    1,025,248        0  
Wyndham Destinations, Inc.             

4.25%, 03/01/2022

    1,780,000        1,784,450  

5.65%, 04/01/2024

    8,720,000        8,911,840  

6.00%, 04/01/2027

    8,016,000        8,256,480  
    

 

 

 
       186,566,381  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 2.6%  
Beazer Homes USA, Inc.             

5.88%, 10/15/2027

    3,210,000        3,258,150  

6.75%, 03/15/2025

    3,724,000        3,826,410  

7.25%, 10/15/2029

    4,238,000        4,554,579  
Century Communities, Inc.             

5.88%, 07/15/2025

    13,250,000        13,647,500  

6.75%, 06/01/2027

    5,571,000        5,933,115  
KB Home             

4.80%, 11/15/2029

    5,373,000        5,802,840  

7.50%, 09/15/2022

    4,108,000        4,487,990  

7.63%, 05/15/2023

    5,595,000        6,154,500  
Lennar Corp.             

4.13%, 01/15/2022

    4,000,000        4,095,000  

4.75%, 05/30/2025 (B)

    3,255,000        3,571,207  

5.00%, 06/15/2027 (B)

    5,208,000        5,950,140  

8.38%, 01/15/2021

    1,985,000        2,010,805  

Meritage Homes Corp.
5.13%, 06/06/2027

    1,570,000        1,734,850  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Household Durables (continued)  

Newell Brands, Inc.
4.88%, 06/01/2025

    $   1,338,000        $   1,448,786  
    

 

 

 
       66,475,872  
    

 

 

 
Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers - 0.9%  
Calpine Corp.             

4.50%, 02/15/2028 (A)

    8,765,000        8,918,387  

5.00%, 02/01/2031 (A)

    3,802,000        3,881,652  

5.13%, 03/15/2028 (A)

    2,702,000        2,786,046  

5.25%, 06/01/2026 (A)

    7,839,000        8,051,594  
    

 

 

 
       23,637,679  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 1.1%  

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.
3-Month LIBOR + 2.13%,
2.41% (C), 02/12/2067 (A)

    9,926,000        8,660,949  

Lincoln National Corp.
3-Month LIBOR + 2.36%,
2.64% (C), 05/17/2066

    16,762,000        11,901,020  

Ohio National Financial Services, Inc.
5.55%, 01/24/2030 (A)

    9,366,000        8,990,793  
    

 

 

 
       29,552,762  
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 0.2%  

Expedia Group, Inc.
6.25%, 05/01/2025 (A)

    4,106,000        4,515,235  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 0.5%  
Gartner, Inc.             

3.75%, 10/01/2030 (A)

    2,262,000        2,313,121  

4.50%, 07/01/2028 (A)

    9,533,000        9,952,071  
    

 

 

 
       12,265,192  
    

 

 

 
Leisure Products - 0.2%  
Mattel, Inc.             

3.15%, 03/15/2023 (B)

    1,554,000        1,546,230  

5.45%, 11/01/2041

    1,400,000        1,405,474  

6.75%, 12/31/2025 (A) (B)

    1,306,000        1,373,586  
    

 

 

 
       4,325,290  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 1.3%  
Colfax Corp.             

6.00%, 02/15/2024 (A)

    4,635,000        4,821,373  

6.38%, 02/15/2026 (A)

    845,000        889,363  
Meritor, Inc.             

6.25%, 02/15/2024

    16,943,000        17,260,681  

6.25%, 06/01/2025 (A)

    1,932,000        2,018,940  

SRM Escrow Issuer LLC
6.00%, 11/01/2028 (A)

    8,437,000        8,437,000  
    

 

 

 
       33,427,357  
    

 

 

 
Media - 9.2%  
Adelphia Communications Corp.             

9.25%, 10/01/2049 (J) (K) (L)

    1,305,000        91  

10.25%, 06/15/2049 - 11/01/2049 (J) (K) (L)

    1,460,000        102  
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings
Capital Corp.
            

4.25%, 02/01/2031 (A)

    4,808,000        4,927,190  

4.50%, 08/15/2030 - 05/01/2032 (A)

    18,281,000        18,933,496  

4.75%, 03/01/2030 (A)

    11,269,000        11,853,298  

5.00%, 02/01/2028 (A)

    3,937,000        4,135,818  

5.38%, 06/01/2029 (A)

      2,325,000          2,516,813  

5.50%, 05/01/2026 (A)

    10,527,000        10,948,080  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Media (continued)  
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings
Capital Corp. (continued)
            

5.75%, 02/15/2026 (A)

    $   13,282,000        $   13,768,918  
Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings,
Inc.
            

5.13%, 08/15/2027 (A)

    13,106,000        12,712,820  

9.25%, 02/15/2024

    4,051,000        3,505,614  
CSC Holdings LLC             

4.13%, 12/01/2030 (A)

    2,196,000        2,232,849  

4.63%, 12/01/2030 (A)

    11,861,000        11,860,763  

5.38%, 02/01/2028 (A)

    3,600,000        3,825,000  

6.50%, 02/01/2029 (A)

    4,000,000        4,438,080  

7.50%, 04/01/2028 (A)

    1,901,000        2,081,338  
Diamond Sports Group LLC / Diamond
Sports Finance Co.
            

5.38%, 08/15/2026 (A)

    6,948,000        4,060,237  

6.63%, 08/15/2027 (A) (B)

    609,000        243,082  
DISH DBS Corp.             

5.00%, 03/15/2023

    6,830,000        6,881,362  

5.88%, 07/15/2022

    3,238,000        3,335,140  

6.75%, 06/01/2021

    3,254,000        3,319,080  

7.38%, 07/01/2028

    5,175,000        5,213,812  

7.75%, 07/01/2026 (B)

    7,393,000        7,836,469  
Gray Television, Inc.             

4.75%, 10/15/2030 (A)

    6,266,000        6,172,010  

7.00%, 05/15/2027 (A) (B)

    6,296,000        6,791,810  
iHeartCommunications, Inc.             

6.38%, 05/01/2026

    4,073,000        4,241,011  

8.38%, 05/01/2027

    2,589,000        2,511,874  

LCPR Senior Secured Financing DAC
6.75%, 10/15/2027 (A)

    8,137,000        8,645,562  

Meredith Corp.
6.50%, 07/01/2025 (A)

    5,807,000        5,966,692  

Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.
4.75%, 11/01/2028 (A)

    1,571,000        1,588,517  
Radiate Holdco LLC / Radiate Finance,
Inc.
            

4.50%, 09/15/2026 (A)

    3,288,000        3,297,042  

6.50%, 09/15/2028 (A)

    3,288,000        3,390,750  

Scripps Escrow, Inc.
5.88%, 07/15/2027 (A)

    3,608,000        3,508,780  
Sinclair Television Group, Inc.             

5.50%, 03/01/2030 (A) (B)

    6,395,000        6,011,939  

5.63%, 08/01/2024 (A) (B)

    2,429,000        2,424,080  
Sirius XM Radio, Inc.             

4.13%, 07/01/2030 (A)

    5,659,000        5,817,509  

4.63%, 07/15/2024 (A)

    3,125,000        3,222,500  

5.50%, 07/01/2029 (A)

    1,598,000        1,739,343  
TEGNA, Inc.             

4.63%, 03/15/2028 (A)

    3,058,000        3,015,433  

4.75%, 03/15/2026 (A)

    2,229,000        2,290,298  

Terrier Media Buyer, Inc.
8.88%, 12/15/2027 (A)

    3,706,000        3,788,440  
Univision Communications, Inc.             

6.63%, 06/01/2027 (A)

    5,599,000        5,661,989  

9.50%, 05/01/2025 (A)

    979,000        1,059,768  

Virgin Media Finance PLC
5.00%, 07/15/2030 (A)

      5,449,000          5,421,755  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Media (continued)  

Ziggo Bond Co. BV
6.00%, 01/15/2027 (A)

    $   3,225,000        $   3,345,938  

Ziggo BV
5.50%, 01/15/2027 (A)

    8,824,000        9,154,900  
    

 

 

 
       237,697,392  
    

 

 

 
Metals & Mining - 5.1%  

Alcoa Nederland Holding BV
7.00%, 09/30/2026 (A)

    6,999,000        7,357,839  

Big River Steel LLC / BRS Finance Corp.
6.63%, 01/31/2029 (A)

    5,153,000        5,307,590  
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.             

4.88%, 01/15/2024 (A)

    5,149,000        5,123,255  

5.75%, 03/01/2025 (B)

    710,000        686,038  

5.88%, 06/01/2027

    2,624,000        2,551,289  

6.75%, 03/15/2026 (A)

    7,840,000        8,232,000  
Constellium SE             

5.63%, 06/15/2028 (A) (B)

    2,233,000        2,326,786  

5.75%, 05/15/2024 (A)

    5,213,000        5,279,257  

5.88%, 02/15/2026 (A)

    2,132,000        2,153,320  

6.63%, 03/01/2025 (A)

    15,623,000        15,857,345  

First Quantum Minerals, Ltd.
7.25%, 04/01/2023 (A)

    2,566,000        2,578,830  
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.             

4.13%, 03/01/2028

    5,142,000        5,248,054  

4.25%, 03/01/2030

    4,492,000        4,719,385  

4.38%, 08/01/2028

    4,277,000        4,464,119  

4.55%, 11/14/2024

    1,875,000        2,015,625  

4.63%, 08/01/2030

    4,277,000        4,565,697  

5.45%, 03/15/2043

    8,153,000        9,274,037  

Mineral Resources, Ltd.
8.13%, 05/01/2027 (A)

    7,482,000        8,155,380  
New Gold, Inc.             

6.38%, 05/15/2025 (A)

    3,111,000        3,204,330  

7.50%, 07/15/2027 (A)

    7,506,000        8,110,233  
Novelis Corp.             

4.75%, 01/30/2030 (A)

    4,421,000        4,483,402  

5.88%, 09/30/2026 (A)

    9,420,000        9,720,310  
Teck Resources, Ltd.             

6.00%, 08/15/2040

    6,513,000        7,336,329  

6.25%, 07/15/2041

    2,579,000        2,949,204  
    

 

 

 
       131,699,654  
    

 

 

 
Multiline Retail - 0.1%  

Macy’s Retail Holdings LLC
3.45%, 01/15/2021 (B)

    2,557,000        2,537,823  

Macy’s, Inc.
8.38%, 06/15/2025 (A) (B)

    1,214,000        1,267,537  
    

 

 

 
       3,805,360  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 9.3%  
Antero Resources Corp.             

5.00%, 03/01/2025 (B)

    5,525,000        4,090,572  

5.63%, 06/01/2023 (B)

    2,725,000        2,289,000  
Apache Corp.             

4.25%, 01/15/2044

    4,709,000        3,990,877  

4.38%, 10/15/2028

    3,338,000        3,052,601  

4.63%, 11/15/2025 (B)

      2,193,000          2,083,350  

4.75%, 04/15/2043 (B)

    1,669,000        1,477,065  

4.88%, 11/15/2027

    2,225,000        2,088,163  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (continued)  
Callon Petroleum Co.             

6.13%, 10/01/2024

    $   14,074,000        $   5,066,640  

6.25%, 04/15/2023

    5,992,000        2,336,880  

6.38%, 07/01/2026

    5,767,000        1,384,080  

8.25%, 07/15/2025

    4,645,000        1,277,375  

Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings LLC
5.88%, 03/31/2025

    2,801,000        3,169,959  

Cheniere Energy Partners, LP
5.63%, 10/01/2026

    6,233,000        6,398,798  

Cheniere Energy, Inc.
4.63%, 10/15/2028 (A)

    3,321,000        3,428,932  

CrownRock, LP / CrownRock Finance, Inc.
5.63%, 10/15/2025 (A)

    10,098,000        9,930,171  

DCP Midstream Operating, LP
5.38%, 07/15/2025

    6,143,000        6,450,150  

DCP Midstream, LP
Fixed until 12/15/2022 (D),
7.38% (C)

    6,398,000        4,158,700  
eG Global Finance PLC             

6.75%, 02/07/2025 (A)

    7,779,000        7,623,420  

8.50%, 10/30/2025 (A)

    2,947,000        3,014,781  
EQM Midstream Partners, LP             

6.00%, 07/01/2025 (A)

    1,507,000        1,544,675  

6.50%, 07/01/2027 (A)

    3,980,000        4,174,204  

Hess Midstream Operations, LP
5.13%, 06/15/2028 (A)

    5,881,000        5,851,595  

HighPoint Operating Corp.
8.75%, 06/15/2025

    4,089,000        817,800  

Kinder Morgan, Inc.
8.05%, 10/15/2030, MTN

    2,486,000        3,260,591  
Moss Creek Resources Holdings, Inc.             

7.50%, 01/15/2026 (A)

    853,000        424,368  

10.50%, 05/15/2027 (A)

    3,210,000        1,653,150  
NuStar Logistics, LP             

5.63%, 04/28/2027

    6,104,000        5,981,920  

5.75%, 10/01/2025

    1,223,000        1,231,353  

6.00%, 06/01/2026

    531,000        524,363  

6.75%, 02/01/2021

    5,132,000        5,176,905  
Oasis Petroleum, Inc.             

6.25%, 05/01/2026 (A)

    8,148,000        1,772,190  

6.88%, 03/15/2022 - 01/15/2023

    8,535,000        1,727,520  
Occidental Petroleum Corp.             

2.70%, 08/15/2022

    8,144,000        7,531,164  

2.90%, 08/15/2024

    12,466,000        10,375,452  

4.85%, 03/15/2021

    2,608,000        2,568,880  

5.88%, 09/01/2025 (B)

    4,668,000        4,107,840  

6.45%, 09/15/2036

    18,276,000        14,803,560  

6.63%, 09/01/2030

    4,396,000        3,852,215  

Ovintiv, Inc.
7.38%, 11/01/2031

    5,463,000        5,497,594  

Parkland Corp.
5.88%, 07/15/2027 (A)

      3,894,000          4,018,939  
Parsley Energy LLC / Parsley Finance
Corp.
            

5.25%, 08/15/2025 (A)

    3,078,000        3,170,340  

5.38%, 01/15/2025 (A)

    5,034,000        5,147,265  

5.63%, 10/15/2027 (A)

    2,618,000        2,784,897  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (continued)  

PDC Energy, Inc.
6.13%, 09/15/2024

    $   11,607,000        $   11,287,807  

Shelf Drilling Holdings, Ltd.
8.25%, 02/15/2025 (A)

    2,389,000        788,370  
SM Energy Co.             

5.63%, 06/01/2025

    1,160,000        455,544  

6.63%, 01/15/2027

    4,965,000        1,861,875  

6.75%, 09/15/2026

    9,903,000        3,812,655  

Southwestern Energy Co.
7.50%, 04/01/2026 (B)

    7,310,000        7,440,118  

Summit Midstream Holdings LLC / Summit Midstream Finance Corp.
5.75%, 04/15/2025

    4,578,000        2,964,255  

Summit Midstream Partners, LP
Fixed until 12/15/2022 (D),
9.50% (C)

    4,110,000        647,325  
Targa Resources Partners, LP / Targa
Resources Partners Finance Corp.
            

4.88%, 02/01/2031 (A)

    9,607,000        9,375,567  

5.00%, 01/15/2028

    3,140,000        3,100,750  

5.13%, 02/01/2025

    9,135,000        9,157,837  

5.50%, 03/01/2030 (A)

    6,836,000        6,871,547  

5.88%, 04/15/2026 (B)

    2,030,000        2,070,600  

6.50%, 07/15/2027

    1,228,000        1,286,330  
Ultra Resources, Inc.             

6.88%, 04/15/2022 (A) (G) (I)

    811,000        2,636  

7.13%, 04/15/2025 (A) (G) (I)

    3,098,000        10,069  
WPX Energy, Inc.             

5.25%, 09/15/2024

    3,876,000        4,011,660  

5.88%, 06/15/2028

    5,092,000        5,206,570  
    

 

 

 
       241,661,809  
    

 

 

 
Paper & Forest Products - 0.1%  

Boise Cascade Co.
4.88%, 07/01/2030 (A) (B)

    2,239,000        2,393,323  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 1.8%  
Bausch Health Americas, Inc.             

8.50%, 01/31/2027 (A)

    1,892,000        2,068,751  

9.25%, 04/01/2026 (A)

    3,917,000        4,318,492  
Bausch Health Cos., Inc.             

5.00%, 01/30/2028 (A)

    598,000        591,051  

5.25%, 01/30/2030 (A)

    598,000        590,555  

5.50%, 11/01/2025 (A)

    1,745,000        1,792,639  

5.88%, 05/15/2023 (A)

    284,000        283,290  

6.13%, 04/15/2025 (A)

    12,981,000        13,328,242  

7.00%, 01/15/2028 (A)

    4,255,000        4,499,662  
Endo Dac / Endo Finance LLC / Endo
Finco, Inc.
            

6.00%, 06/30/2028 (A)

    5,260,000        4,063,350  

9.50%, 07/31/2027 (A)

    3,289,000        3,528,143  

Par Pharmaceutical, Inc.
7.50%, 04/01/2027 (A)

      11,513,000          12,203,780  
    

 

 

 
       47,267,955  
    

 

 

 
Professional Services - 0.0% (M)  

Shift4 Payments LLC / Shift4 Payments Finance Sub, Inc.
4.63%, 11/01/2026 (A)

    854,000        864,931  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Real Estate Management & Development - 0.2%  

Cushman & Wakefield US Borrower LLC
6.75%, 05/15/2028 (A)

    $   5,468,000        $   5,816,585  
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - 1.3%  
Avolon Holdings Funding, Ltd.             

5.13%, 10/01/2023 (A)

    3,558,000        3,620,222  

5.25%, 05/15/2024 (A)

    2,500,000        2,552,756  
Hertz Corp.             

5.50%, 10/15/2024 (A) (I)

    13,490,000        5,362,275  

6.00%, 01/15/2028 (A) (I)

    8,482,000        3,414,005  

6.25%, 10/15/2022 (I)

    2,029,000        801,455  

Park Aerospace Holdings, Ltd.
5.25%, 08/15/2022 (A)

    971,000        999,945  
Uber Technologies, Inc.             

6.25%, 01/15/2028 (A)

    639,000        647,786  

7.50%, 09/15/2027 (A)

    8,466,000        8,849,086  

8.00%, 11/01/2026 (A)

    8,222,000        8,663,933  
    

 

 

 
       34,911,463  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 0.1%  

Sensata Technologies, Inc., Co.
4.38%, 02/15/2030 (A)

    1,886,000        1,970,870  
    

 

 

 
Software - 0.3%  

Logan Merger Sub, Inc.
5.50%, 09/01/2027 (A)

    1,617,000        1,639,234  

Open Text Corp.
3.88%, 02/15/2028 (A)

    5,098,000        5,178,446  
    

 

 

 
       6,817,680  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 1.3%  
L Brands, Inc.             

5.25%, 02/01/2028

    5,117,000        5,040,245  

6.63%, 10/01/2030 (A)

    2,292,000        2,406,600  

6.75%, 07/01/2036

    2,541,000        2,566,918  

6.88%, 07/01/2025 (A)

    1,210,000        1,297,096  

6.88%, 11/01/2035

    2,903,000        2,946,545  

9.38%, 07/01/2025 (A)

    907,000        1,052,120  

Penske Automotive Group, Inc.
3.50%, 09/01/2025

    3,108,000        3,115,770  

Sally Holdings LLC / Sally Capital, Inc.
8.75%, 04/30/2025 (A)

    7,998,000        8,777,805  

Staples, Inc.
7.50%, 04/15/2026 (A)

    8,340,000        7,797,900  
    

 

 

 
       35,000,999  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 2.0%  
Dell International LLC / EMC Corp.             

4.90%, 10/01/2026 (A)

    2,078,000        2,366,327  

5.88%, 06/15/2021 (A)

    1,739,000        1,743,191  

6.02%, 06/15/2026 (A)

    2,070,000        2,453,872  

6.20%, 07/15/2030 (A)

      1,573,000          1,922,466  

7.13%, 06/15/2024 (A)

      12,473,000          12,925,520  

8.35%, 07/15/2046 (A)

    2,901,000        3,960,396  
NCR Corp.             

5.00%, 10/01/2028 (A)

    2,808,000        2,779,920  

5.25%, 10/01/2030 (A)

    3,215,000        3,182,850  

5.75%, 09/01/2027 (A)

    1,656,000        1,706,715  

6.13%, 09/01/2029 (A)

    4,085,000        4,279,038  

8.13%, 04/15/2025 (A) (B)

    3,106,000        3,416,600  
Seagate HDD Cayman             

4.13%, 01/15/2031 (A)

      452,000          487,148  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals (continued)  
Seagate HDD Cayman (continued)             

4.88%, 03/01/2024

    $   4,325,000        $   4,736,105  

Western Digital Corp.
4.75%, 02/15/2026 (B)

    5,292,000        5,699,749  
    

 

 

 
       51,659,897  
    

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors - 0.6%  
United Rentals North America, Inc.             

4.00%, 07/15/2030

    8,613,000        8,786,122  

5.50%, 05/15/2027

    6,986,000        7,426,991  
    

 

 

 
       16,213,113  
    

 

 

 
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 2.0%  

Altice France SA
7.38%, 05/01/2026 (A)

    12,482,000        13,027,463  
Sprint Corp.             

7.13%, 06/15/2024

    13,138,000        15,111,328  

7.25%, 09/15/2021

    7,307,000        7,610,825  

7.63%, 03/01/2026

    1,850,000        2,251,395  
T-Mobile USA, Inc.             

4.00%, 04/15/2022 (B)

    1,493,000        1,540,007  

4.50%, 02/01/2026

    5,104,000        5,231,600  

Vmed O2 UK Financing I PLC
4.25%, 01/31/2031 (A)

    6,455,000        6,455,000  
    

 

 

 
       51,227,618  
    

 

 

 

Total Corporate Debt Securities
(Cost $2,436,913,163)

 

     2,394,992,871  
  

 

 

 
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS - 0.7%  
Communications Equipment - 0.2%  
Avaya, Inc.             

Term Loan B,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 4.25%,
4.40% (C), 12/15/2024

    198,784        194,986  

1-Month LIBOR + 4.25%,
4.40% (C), 12/15/2027

    5,009,865        4,821,995  
    

 

 

 
       5,016,981  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 0.3%  

Frontier Communications Corp.
Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.75%,
5.75% (C), 10/08/2021

    2,438,000        2,401,430  

Zayo Group Holdings, Inc.
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
3.15% (C), 03/09/2027

    5,000,000        4,814,060  
    

 

 

 
       7,215,490  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 0.2%  

Connect Finco SARL
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.50%,
5.50% (C), 12/11/2026

      5,292,405          5,181,265  
    

 

 

 
Interactive Media & Services - 0.0% (M)  

Adevinta ASA
Term Loan B,
TBD, 10/23/2027 (H) (N)

      700,000          694,750  
    

 

 

 

Total Loan Assignments
(Cost $18,404,372)

 

     18,108,486  
  

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 0.5%  
Building Products - 0.3%  

AMH New Finance, Inc. (J) (K) (O)

    1,593,380        $   8,492,716  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 0.1%  

Hexion Holdings Corp., Class B (J) (O)

    273,716        2,641,360  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 0.0% (M)  

Homer City Generation LLC (G) (J) (K) (O)

    270,659        281,485  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 0.1%  

Denbury, Inc. (O)

    101,150        1,678,079  

EP Energy Corp.

    33,869        948,332  
    

 

 

 
       2,626,411  
    

 

 

 
Software - 0.0% (M)  

ASG WT Corp. (J) (K) (O)

    1,265        126,993  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $37,605,233)

 

     14,168,965  
  

 

 

 
PREFERRED STOCK - 1.3%  
Banks - 1.3%  

GMAC Capital Trust I,
Series 2, 3-Month LIBOR + 5.79%,
6.07% (C)

    1,283,954        33,048,976  
    

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stock
(Cost $31,704,829)

 

     33,048,976  
  

 

 

 
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND - 1.0%  
U.S. Fixed Income Fund - 1.0%  

iShares iBoxx High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (B)

    300,000        25,164,000  
    

 

 

 

Total Exchange-Traded Fund
(Cost $25,398,750)

 

     25,164,000  
  

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 2.3%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 2.3%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 0.09% (P)

    59,187,435        59,187,435  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $59,187,435)

 

     59,187,435  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 2.9%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 0.00% (P), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $74,144,452 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 2.63%, due 12/31/2023, and with a value of $75,627,351.

    $  74,144,452          74,144,452  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $74,144,452)

 

     74,144,452  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $2,683,358,234)

 

     2,618,815,185  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (1.2)%

 

     (30,671,280
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  2,588,143,905  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (Q)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs (R)
     Value  

ASSETS

           

Investments

           

Corporate Debt Securities

   $      $ 2,394,992,678      $ 193      $ 2,394,992,871  

Loan Assignments

            18,108,486               18,108,486  

Common Stocks

     2,626,411        2,641,360        8,901,194        14,168,965  

Preferred Stock

     33,048,976                      33,048,976  

Exchange-Traded Fund

     25,164,000                      25,164,000  

Other Investment Company

     59,187,435                      59,187,435  

Repurchase Agreement

            74,144,452               74,144,452  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 120,026,822      $ 2,489,886,976      $ 8,901,387      $ 2,618,815,185  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Securities are exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Securities may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2020, the total value of 144A securities is $1,449,184,537, representing 56.0% of the Fund’s net assets.
(B)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $102,500,967, collateralized by cash collateral of $59,187,435 and non-cash collateral, such as U.S. government securities and irrevocable letters of credit, of $45,503,038. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(C)    Floating or variable rate securities. The rates disclosed are as of October 31, 2020. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated within the description. Variable rate securities with a floor or ceiling feature are disclosed at the inherent rate, where applicable. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread, but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions; these securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in the description.
(D)    Perpetual maturity. The date displayed is the next call date.
(E)    Payment in-kind. Securities pay interest or dividends in the form of additional bonds or preferred stock. If the securities make a cash payment in addition to in-kind, the cash rate is disclosed separately.
(F)    Rounds to less than $1 or $(1).
(G)    Restricted securities. At October 31, 2020, the value of such securities held by the Fund are as follows:

 

Investments   Description   Acquisition
Date
    Acquisition
Cost
    Value     Value as
Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Corporate Debt Securities

 

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC / Reynolds Group Issuer Lu
5.13%, 07/15/2023

    03/24/2017     $ 370,260     $   367,538       0.0 %(M) 

Corporate Debt Securities

 

Ultra Resources, Inc.
6.88%, 04/15/2022

    04/07/2017       811,000       2,636       0.0 (M) 

Corporate Debt Securities

 

Ultra Resources, Inc.
7.13%, 04/15/2025

    04/10/2017       3,109,617       10,069       0.0 (M) 

Common Stocks

 

Homer City Generation LLC

    08/21/2017       13,906,767       281,485       0.0 (M) 
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

      $ 18,197,644     $ 661,728       0.0 %(M) 
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(H)    When-issued, delayed-delivery and/or forward commitment (including TBAs) securities. Securities to be settled and delivered after October 31, 2020. Securities may display a coupon rate of 0.00%, as the rate is to be determined at time of settlement.
(I)    Securities in default; partial receipt of interest payments and/or dividends declared at last payment date. At October 31, 2020, the total value of such securities is $26,346,206, representing 1.0% of the Fund’s net assets.
(J)    Fair valued as determined in good faith in accordance with procedures established by the Board. At October 31, 2020, the total value of securities is $11,542,747, representing 0.4% of the Fund’s net assets.
(K)    Securities are Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
(L)    Escrow positions. Positions represents remaining escrow balances expected to be received upon finalization of restructuring.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2020

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued):

(M)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.
(N)    All or a portion of the security represents an unsettled loan commitment at October 31, 2020 where the rate will be determined at time of settlement.
(O)    Non-income producing securities.
(P)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2020.
(Q)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.
(R)    Level 3 securities were not considered significant to the Fund.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

CMT    Constant Maturity Treasury
LIBOR    London Interbank Offered Rate
MTN    Medium Term Note
TBD    To Be Determined

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

The Transamerica High Yield ESG had an inception date of July 31, 2020. The fiscal year ended October 31, 2020 began with U.S. markets near all-time highs, though global trade tensions persisted, and manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Indexes (“PMIs”) softened. It was risk on for markets as equities led the way in total and risk-adjusted returns, followed by high yield, then investment grade. Treasuries retreated toward the end of 2019.

Worries around trade ceded to concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak early in 2020. Confidence dropped rapidly as the country grappled with a worsening outbreak that eventually led to widespread stay at home orders and the closure of nonessential businesses. Gross domestic product (“GDP”) and private investment contracted, and risk assets declined meaningfully. PMIs declined materially, and GDP eventually faced a historic decline. Equities led the way down with peak-to-trough losses of approximately one third, and high yield bonds posted double digit declines. U.S. Treasuries rallied aggressively as investors fled risk assets.

Markets rebounded in the second quarter, after aggressive monetary stimulus from the U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) and fiscal stimulus from the Federal Government gave markets the confidence that the worst may be over. The damage to the U.S. economy was historic with Q2 GDP declining by over 31%. Economic activity and the employment market improved materially by the end of the fiscal year, albeit both were still lower than they had been at the end of 2019.

Nonfarm payroll gains were a bright spot in October 2020, coming in higher than expected. Both the labor force and employment grew over the month, which led to meaningfully higher headline employment and labor force participation rates. Consumer confidence slightly retreated as an upbeat reading on present conditions was overshadowed by more muted expectations. Headline personal income which was propped up by government unemployment benefits that largely expired in July, advanced nonetheless in September, and spending growth accelerated.

PERFORMANCE

For the period from inception, July 31, 2020, through October 31, 2020, Transamerica High Yield ESG (Class I2) returned -0.08%. By comparison, its benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays US Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index, returned 0.59%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

Security selection was the primary driver of Fund performance since inception, with the strongest contribution coming from BBs. This was partially offset by subpar selection within B-rated credits. The modest off-benchmark exposure to investment grade credit contributed to performance during the period as did the underweight to BBs. Meanwhile, the Fund’s underweight to CCCs and below detracted as lower-quality credit rallied. By sector, the top contributors included energy, banking and insurance. The largest detractors from active returns were from consumer non-cyclicals, communications and basic industry.

With respect to positioning and themes, the Fund was generally overweight a number of subsectors within the basic industry and capital goods sectors as well as financials. These subsectors included metals & mining, paper, building & construction, environmental, cable & satellite, lodging, food & beverage, banking, and electric utilities. The Fund also found opportunities in the cross-over space as well as recent fallen angels. The Fund was broadly underweight to various consumer non-cyclical subsectors, pharmaceuticals & healthcare, energy, gaming, retail, chemicals, and various industrials given idiosyncratic fundamental concerns and what we viewed as relatively unattractive valuations.

With respect to ratings allocation, Fund positioning was largely up in quality with a modest underweight to BB-rated credit which was offset by an off-index allocation to investment grade credit. The Fund held a neutral allocation to B-rated credits and a material underweight to CCC and below credit. On a case-by-case basis, the portfolio managers remained comfortable with risk exposure to certain lower-quality credits given underlying fundamentals. The Fund continued to tilt holdings towards issuers with more favorable ESG profiles based on the sub-adviser’s proprietary ESG methodology.

Kevin Bakker, CFA

Ben Miller, CFA

Jim Schaeffer

Derek Thoms

Co-Portfolio Managers

Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Corporate Debt Securities

     95.2

Preferred Stock

     1.6  

Other Investment Company

     1.0  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     2.2  

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
Fund Characteristics    Years  

Average Maturity §

     4.99  

Duration †

     3.60  
Credit Quality ‡    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

BBB

     5.6

BB

     54.3  

B

     33.6  

CCC and Below

     3.3  

Not Rated

     1.0  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     2.2  

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

§   Average Maturity is computed by weighting the maturity of each security in the Fund by the market value of the security, then averaging these weighted figures.
  Duration is a time measure of a bond’s interest rate sensitivity, based on the weighted average of the time periods over which a bond’s cash flows accrue to the bondholder.
  Credit quality represents a percentage of net assets at the end of the reporting period. Ratings BBB or higher are considered investment grade. Not rated securities do not necessarily indicate low credit quality, and may or may not be equivalent of investment grade. The table reflects Standard and Poor’s (“S&P”) ratings; percentages may include investments not rated by S&P but rated by Moody’s, or if unrated by Moody’s, by Fitch ratings, and then included in the closest equivalent S&P rating. Credit ratings are subject to change. The Fund itself has not been rated by an independent agency.
 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

        10 Year or
Since Inception
     Inception Date  

Class I (NAV)

       (0.08 )%(A)       07/31/2020  

Bloomberg Barclays US Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index (B)

       0.59 %(A)          

Class I2 (NAV)

       (0.08 )%(A)       07/31/2020  

(A) Not annualized.

(B) The Bloomberg Barclays US Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index is an issuer-constrained measurement of the market of U.S. dollar denominated, non-investment grade, fixed-rate, taxable corporate bonds. The exposure of each issuer is limited to 2% of the total market value of the index.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The value of fixed income securities generally goes down when interest rates rise, and therefore the value of your investment in the Fund may also go down. High yield bonds tend to be volatile and more susceptible to adverse events, credit downgrades and negative sentiments. Fixed-income securities are subject to risks including credit risk, interest rate risk, counterparty risk, prepayment risk, extension risk, valuation risk, and liquidity risk.

Applying the sub-adviser’s ESG criteria to its investment analysis for the Fund may impact the sub-adviser’s investment decisions as to securities of certain issuers and therefore the Fund may forgo some investment opportunities available to funds that do not use ESG criteria. Securities of companies with what are defined by the sub-adviser as having favorable ESG characteristics may shift into and out of favor depending on market and economic conditions, and the Fund’s performance may at times be better or worse than the performance of similar funds that do not use ESG criteria or that apply different ESG criteria. ESG is not a uniformly defined characteristic and applying ESG criteria involves a subjective assessment. ESG ratings and assessments of issuers can vary across third party data providers.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES - 95.2%  
Aerospace & Defense - 0.2%  

Bombardier, Inc.
7.50%, 03/15/2025 (A)

    $  65,000        $  47,288  
    

 

 

 
Auto Components - 1.4%  

Dana, Inc.
5.63%, 06/15/2028

    140,000        146,958  
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.             

4.88%, 03/15/2027 (B)

    40,000        38,928  

9.50%, 05/31/2025

    45,000        49,509  

Patrick Industries, Inc.
7.50%, 10/15/2027 (A)

    45,000        48,755  
    

 

 

 
       284,150  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 3.1%  

Barclays PLC
Fixed until 09/15/2023 (C),
7.75% (D)

    200,000        206,214  

CIT Group, Inc.
4.75%, 02/16/2024

    55,000        59,125  

Citigroup, Inc.
Fixed until 09/12/2024 (C),
5.00% (D)

    60,000        60,258  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Fixed until 02/01/2025 (C),
4.60% (D)

    100,000        98,600  

Societe Generale SA
Fixed until 09/13/2021 (C),
7.38% (A) (D)

    200,000        205,440  
    

 

 

 
       629,637  
    

 

 

 
Beverages - 1.1%  

Primo Water Holdings, Inc.
5.50%, 04/01/2025 (A)

    220,000        227,150  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 2.0%  
Builders FirstSource, Inc.             

5.00%, 03/01/2030 (A)

    60,000        63,300  

6.75%, 06/01/2027 (A)

    80,000        85,800  
Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc.             

6.13%, 01/15/2029 (A)

    12,000        12,259  

8.00%, 04/15/2026 (A)

    220,000        228,800  
    

 

 

 
       390,159  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 1.1%  

Credit Suisse Group AG
Fixed until 07/17/2023 (C),
7.50% (A) (D)

    200,000        212,002  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 0.3%  

Hexion, Inc.
7.88%, 07/15/2027 (A) (B)

    50,000        51,875  
    

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies - 4.0%  

Ashtead Capital, Inc.
5.25%, 08/01/2026 (A)

    200,000        211,750  

Avis Budget Car Rental LLC / Avis Budget Finance, Inc.
6.38%, 04/01/2024 (A) (B)

    120,000        116,850  

Covanta Holding Corp.
5.00%, 09/01/2030 (B)

    14,000        14,245  

FXI Holdings, Inc.
12.25%, 11/15/2026 (A)

    30,000        31,350  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Commercial Services & Supplies (continued)  
Garda World Security Corp.             

4.63%, 02/15/2027 (A)

    $   100,000        $   97,500  

8.75%, 05/15/2025 (A)

    40,000        39,800  

Harsco Corp.
5.75%, 07/31/2027 (A)

    110,000        112,475  

Herc Holdings, Inc.
5.50%, 07/15/2027 (A)

      75,000          77,072  

Stericycle, Inc.
5.38%, 07/15/2024 (A)

    95,000        98,775  
    

 

 

 
       799,817  
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment - 2.4%  

Avaya, Inc.
6.13%, 09/15/2028 (A) (B)

    69,000        70,811  

CommScope Technologies LLC
6.00%, 06/15/2025 (A)

    163,000        161,595  

CommScope, Inc.
6.00%, 03/01/2026 (A)

    90,000        93,375  

Nokia OYJ
3.38%, 06/12/2022

    150,000        153,188  
    

 

 

 
       478,969  
    

 

 

 
Construction & Engineering - 1.3%  
Ashton Woods USA LLC / Ashton Woods
Finance Co.
            

6.63%, 01/15/2028 (A)

    80,000        80,400  

9.88%, 04/01/2027 (A)

    120,000        133,200  

Taylor Morrison Communities, Inc.
5.88%, 06/15/2027 (A)

    50,000        55,250  
    

 

 

 
       268,850  
    

 

 

 
Construction Materials - 1.9%  

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
5.00%, 09/30/2027 (A)

    230,000        240,667  

Norbord, Inc.
6.25%, 04/15/2023 (A)

    130,000        139,100  
    

 

 

 
       379,767  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 2.2%  
Ally Financial, Inc.             

3.88%, 05/21/2024

    75,000        80,659  

5.75%, 11/20/2025

    60,000        68,189  

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC
3.20%, 01/15/2021

    200,000        200,000  

OneMain Finance Corp.
7.13%, 03/15/2026

    85,000        94,253  
    

 

 

 
       443,101  
    

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging - 2.7%  
Cascades, Inc. / Cascades USA, Inc.             

5.13%, 01/15/2026 (A)

    135,000        141,075  

5.38%, 01/15/2028 (A)

    137,000        142,823  

Graphic Packaging International LLC
3.50%, 03/15/2028 - 03/01/2029 (A)

    108,000        108,040  

Greif, Inc.
6.50%, 03/01/2027 (A)

    55,000        57,681  

Silgan Holdings, Inc.
4.13%, 02/01/2028

    95,000        98,686  
    

 

 

 
       548,305  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Diversified Financial Services - 2.8%  

AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust
6.50%, 07/15/2025

    $   150,000        $   165,263  

DAE Funding LLC
4.50%, 08/01/2022 (A)

    80,000        80,400  

Dana Financing SARL
5.75%, 04/15/2025 (A)

      140,000          144,900  

Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP / Ladder Capital Finance Corp.
5.25%, 03/15/2022 - 10/01/2025 (A)

    80,000        75,375  

United Shore Financial Services LLC
5.50%, 11/15/2025 (A) (E)

    94,000        95,147  
    

 

 

 
       561,085  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 4.1%  

CenturyLink, Inc.
5.13%, 12/15/2026 (A)

    185,000        189,162  
Hughes Satellite Systems Corp.             

6.63%, 08/01/2026

    125,000        135,391  

7.63%, 06/15/2021

    130,000        133,575  
Level 3 Financing, Inc.             

3.63%, 01/15/2029 (A)

    18,000        17,415  

4.25%, 07/01/2028 (A)

    145,000        145,725  

5.38%, 01/15/2024

    100,000        100,721  

Switch, Ltd.
3.75%, 09/15/2028 (A)

    36,000        36,045  

Zayo Group Holdings, Inc.
4.00%, 03/01/2027 (A)

    60,000        58,890  
    

 

 

 
       816,924  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 3.3%  

DPL, Inc.
4.13%, 07/01/2025 (A)

    115,000        120,175  

NextEra Energy Operating Partners, LP
4.25%, 07/15/2024 (A)

    95,000        99,275  

Pattern Energy Operations, LP / Pattern Energy Operations, Inc.
4.50%, 08/15/2028 (A)

    425,000        443,118  
    

 

 

 
       662,568  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.5%  

Sensata Technologies BV
4.88%, 10/15/2023 (A)

    95,000        100,700  
    

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services - 0.7%  

CSI Compressco, LP / CSI Compressco Finance, Inc.
7.50%, 04/01/2025 (A)

    45,000        39,487  

USA Compression Partners, LP / USA Compression Finance Corp.
6.88%, 09/01/2027

    100,000        100,521  
    

 

 

 
       140,008  
    

 

 

 
Entertainment - 0.4%  

Netflix, Inc.
4.88%, 06/15/2030 (A)

    70,000        79,887  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 4.9%  

Equinix, Inc.
5.38%, 05/15/2027

    115,000        125,369  

HAT Holdings I LLC / HAT Holdings II LLC
6.00%, 04/15/2025 (A)

    215,000        228,169  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (continued)  
Iron Mountain, Inc.             

4.50%, 02/15/2031 (A)

    $   15,000        $   14,934  

5.25%, 03/15/2028 (A)

    215,000        220,375  

iStar, Inc.
5.50%, 02/15/2026

    37,000        35,030  

Park Intermediate Holdings LLC / PK Domestic Property LLC / PK Finance Co-Issuer
5.88%, 10/01/2028 (A)

      48,000          47,040  
SBA Communications Corp.             

3.88%, 02/15/2027 (A)

    55,000        55,894  

4.00%, 10/01/2022

    115,000        116,006  

4.88%, 09/01/2024

    95,000        97,071  

Service Properties Trust
4.35%, 10/01/2024

    45,000        39,825  
    

 

 

 
       979,713  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 1.3%  

Albertsons Cos., Inc. / Safeway, Inc. / New Albertsons, LP
4.63%, 01/15/2027 (A)

    150,000        154,672  

Rite Aid Corp.
7.50%, 07/01/2025 (A)

    100,000        100,000  
    

 

 

 
       254,672  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 3.8%  

B&G Foods, Inc.
5.25%, 09/15/2027

    65,000        67,275  

Darling Ingredients, Inc.
5.25%, 04/15/2027 (A)

    205,000        217,300  
Kraft Heinz Foods Co.             

3.88%, 05/15/2027 (A)

    120,000        126,943  

4.88%, 10/01/2049 (A)

    90,000        95,152  
Post Holdings, Inc.             

4.63%, 04/15/2030 (A)

    121,000        124,327  

5.00%, 08/15/2026 (A)

    115,000        119,255  
    

 

 

 
       750,252  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 3.8%  

AdaptHealth LLC
6.13%, 08/01/2028 (A)

    115,000        119,456  
DaVita, Inc.             

3.75%, 02/15/2031 (A)

    58,000        55,753  

4.63%, 06/01/2030 (A)

    75,000        76,286  
Encompass Health Corp.             

4.63%, 04/01/2031

    5,000        5,150  

4.75%, 02/01/2030

    140,000        145,827  

5.75%, 11/01/2024

    75,000        75,000  
HCA, Inc.             

3.50%, 09/01/2030

    145,000        148,275  

5.88%, 02/15/2026

    85,000        96,050  

Tenet Healthcare Corp.
6.13%, 10/01/2028 (A)

    38,000        36,860  
    

 

 

 
       758,657  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 7.6%  

Boyd Gaming Corp.
4.75%, 12/01/2027

    125,000        121,564  

Boyne USA, Inc.
7.25%, 05/01/2025 (A)

    140,000        146,300  

GLP Capital, LP / GLP Financing II, Inc.
5.25%, 06/01/2025

    110,000        120,173  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (continued)  
Hilton Domestic Operating Co., Inc.             

4.88%, 01/15/2030

    $   190,000        $   195,462  

5.13%, 05/01/2026

    190,000        192,375  

Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc. / ILG LLC
6.50%, 09/15/2026

    200,000        206,000  
NCL Corp., Ltd.             

3.63%, 12/15/2024 (A)

      85,000          58,650  

10.25%, 02/01/2026 (A) (B)

    50,000        51,500  

12.25%, 05/15/2024 (A)

    30,000        33,300  

Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.
10.88%, 06/01/2023 (A)

    65,000        70,883  
Viking Cruises, Ltd.             

5.88%, 09/15/2027 (A)

    35,000        27,300  

6.25%, 05/15/2025 (A)

    150,000        117,000  
Wyndham Destinations, Inc.             

5.65%, 04/01/2024

    100,000        102,200  

6.60%, 10/01/2025

    75,000        79,875  
    

 

 

 
       1,522,582  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 4.8%  

Beazer Homes USA, Inc.
7.25%, 10/15/2029

    45,000        48,361  

Century Communities, Inc.
5.88%, 07/15/2025

    238,000        245,140  
KB Home             

4.80%, 11/15/2029

    70,000        75,600  

7.63%, 05/15/2023

    100,000        110,000  
Lennar Corp.             

5.00%, 06/15/2027

    180,000        205,650  

8.38%, 01/15/2021

    100,000        101,300  

Meritage Homes Corp.
5.13%, 06/06/2027

    45,000        49,725  

Newell Brands, Inc.
4.88%, 06/01/2025

    110,000        119,108  
    

 

 

 
       954,884  
    

 

 

 
Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers - 2.0%  
Calpine Corp.             

4.50%, 02/15/2028 (A)

    85,000        86,488  

5.00%, 02/01/2031 (A)

    90,000        91,885  

Clearway Energy Operating LLC
4.75%, 03/15/2028 (A)

    215,000        226,019  
    

 

 

 
       404,392  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 0.7%  

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.
3-Month LIBOR + 2.13%,
2.41% (D), 02/12/2067 (A)

    60,000        52,353  

Lincoln National Corp.
3-Month LIBOR + 2.36%,
2.64% (D), 05/17/2066

    110,000        78,100  
    

 

 

 
       130,453  
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 0.5%  

Expedia Group, Inc.
6.25%, 05/01/2025 (A)

    90,000        98,970  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 0.3%  
Gartner, Inc.             

3.75%, 10/01/2030 (A)

    17,000        17,384  

4.50%, 07/01/2028 (A)

    50,000        52,198  
    

 

 

 
       69,582  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Leisure Products - 0.4%  

Mattel, Inc.
6.75%, 12/31/2025 (A)

    $   75,000        $   78,881  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 1.2%  

Colfax Corp.
6.00%, 02/15/2024 (A)

      45,000          46,809  

Meritor, Inc.
6.25%, 06/01/2025 (A)

    190,000        198,550  
    

 

 

 
       245,359  
    

 

 

 
Media - 10.3%  
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital
Corp.
            

4.25%, 02/01/2031 (A)

    75,000        76,859  

5.00%, 02/01/2028 (A)

    75,000        78,788  

5.75%, 02/15/2026 (A)

    120,000        124,399  
Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc.             

5.13%, 08/15/2027 (A)

    65,000        63,050  

9.25%, 02/15/2024

    15,000        12,981  

Diamond Sports Group LLC / Diamond Sports Finance Co.
5.38%, 08/15/2026 (A)

    25,000        14,609  
DISH DBS Corp.             

5.88%, 07/15/2022

    85,000        87,550  

7.75%, 07/01/2026

    70,000        74,199  

EW Scripps Co.
5.13%, 05/15/2025 (A)

    80,000        76,300  
Gray Television, Inc.             

4.75%, 10/15/2030 (A)

    50,000        49,250  

7.00%, 05/15/2027 (A)

    90,000        97,087  
iHeartCommunications, Inc.             

6.38%, 05/01/2026

    100,000        104,125  

8.38%, 05/01/2027

    39,000        37,838  

LCPR Senior Secured Financing DAC
6.75%, 10/15/2027 (A)

    200,000        212,500  

Meredith Corp.
6.50%, 07/01/2025 (A)

    50,000        51,375  

Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.
4.75%, 11/01/2028 (A)

    23,000        23,256  

Sinclair Television Group, Inc.
5.50%, 03/01/2030 (A) (B)

    60,000        56,406  
Sirius XM Radio, Inc.             

4.13%, 07/01/2030 (A)

    130,000        133,641  

4.63%, 07/15/2024 (A)

    55,000        56,716  
TEGNA, Inc.             

4.63%, 03/15/2028 (A)

    120,000        118,330  

4.75%, 03/15/2026 (A)

    34,000        34,935  

Univision Communications, Inc.
6.63%, 06/01/2027 (A)

    70,000        70,788  

Virgin Media Finance PLC
5.00%, 07/15/2030 (A)

    250,000        248,750  

Ziggo BV
5.50%, 01/15/2027 (A)

    150,000        155,625  
    

 

 

 
       2,059,357  
    

 

 

 
Metals & Mining - 4.8%  

Alcoa Nederland Holding BV
7.00%, 09/30/2026 (A)

    200,000        210,254  

Big River Steel LLC / BRS Finance Corp.
6.63%, 01/31/2029 (A)

    38,000        39,140  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Metals & Mining (continued)  

Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.
6.75%, 03/15/2026 (A)

    $   60,000        $   63,000  

Constellium SE
6.63%, 03/01/2025 (A)

    250,000        253,750  

Mineral Resources, Ltd.
8.13%, 05/01/2027 (A)

      45,000          49,050  

New Gold, Inc.
7.50%, 07/15/2027 (A)

    185,000        199,893  
Novelis Corp.             

4.75%, 01/30/2030 (A)

    45,000        45,635  

5.88%, 09/30/2026 (A)

    100,000        103,188  
    

 

 

 
       963,910  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 3.5%  

Cheniere Energy Partners, LP
5.63%, 10/01/2026

    185,000        189,921  

DCP Midstream Operating, LP
5.38%, 07/15/2025

    38,000        39,900  

DCP Midstream, LP
Fixed until 12/15/2022 (C),
7.38% (D)

    27,000        17,550  

Hess Midstream Operations, LP
5.13%, 06/15/2028 (A)

    115,000        114,425  
NuStar Logistics, LP             

5.63%, 04/28/2027

    50,000        49,000  

6.75%, 02/01/2021

    50,000        50,437  

Parkland Corp.
5.88%, 07/15/2027 (A)

    140,000        144,492  

Targa Resources Partners, LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp.
5.50%, 03/01/2030 (A)

    85,000        85,442  
    

 

 

 
       691,167  
    

 

 

 
Paper & Forest Products - 1.3%  

Boise Cascade Co.
4.88%, 07/01/2030 (A)

    240,000        256,542  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 0.7%  

Bausch Health Cos., Inc.
6.13%, 04/15/2025 (A)

    145,000        148,879  
    

 

 

 
Real Estate Management & Development - 0.2%  

Cushman & Wakefield US Borrower LLC
6.75%, 05/15/2028 (A)

    45,000        47,869  
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - 0.7%  
Uber Technologies, Inc.             

6.25%, 01/15/2028 (A)

    5,000        5,069  

8.00%, 11/01/2026 (A)

    128,000        134,880  
    

 

 

 
       139,949  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 0.7%  

Sensata Technologies, Inc., Co.
4.38%, 02/15/2030 (A)

    130,000        135,850  
    

 

 

 
Software - 0.3%  

Open Text Corp.
3.88%, 02/15/2028 (A)

    50,000        50,789  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 2.8%  
Dell International LLC / EMC Corp.             

6.02%, 06/15/2026 (A)

    85,000        100,763  

7.13%, 06/15/2024 (A)

    95,000        98,447  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals (continued)  
NCR Corp.             

5.00%, 10/01/2028 (A)

    $   15,000        $   14,850  

5.25%, 10/01/2030 (A)

    9,000        8,910  

6.13%, 09/01/2029 (A)

    90,000        94,275  

Seagate HDD Cayman
4.09%, 06/01/2029 (A)

    130,000        140,076  

Western Digital Corp.
4.75%, 02/15/2026

      90,000          96,934  
    

 

 

 
       554,255  
    

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors - 0.6%  

United Rentals North America, Inc.
4.00%, 07/15/2030

    115,000        117,311  
    

 

 

 
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 2.5%  

Altice France SA
7.38%, 05/01/2026 (A)

    200,000        208,740  

Sprint Corp.
7.88%, 09/15/2023

    250,000        285,000  
    

 

 

 
       493,740  
    

 

 

 

Total Corporate Debt Securities
(Cost $19,215,306)

 

     19,030,257  
  

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
PREFERRED STOCK - 1.6%  
Banks - 1.6%  

GMAC Capital Trust I,
Series 2, 3-Month LIBOR + 5.79%,
6.07% (D)

    12,550        323,037  
    

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stock
(Cost $301,319)

 

     323,037  
  

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 1.0%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 1.0%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 0.09% (F)

    198,048        198,048  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $198,048)

 

     198,048  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $19,714,673)

 

     19,551,342  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - 2.2%

       437,620  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  19,988,962  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (G)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Corporate Debt Securities

   $      $ 19,030,257      $      $ 19,030,257  

Preferred Stock

     323,037                      323,037  

Other Investment Company

     198,048                      198,048  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 521,085      $ 19,030,257      $      $ 19,551,342  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Securities are exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Securities may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2020, the total value of 144A securities is $12,861,717, representing 64.3% of the Fund’s net assets.
(B)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $329,446, collateralized by cash collateral of $198,048 and non-cash collateral, such as U.S. government securities and irrevocable letters of credit, of $138,400. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(C)    Perpetual maturity. The date displayed is the next call date.
(D)    Floating or variable rate securities. The rates disclosed are as of October 31, 2020. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated within the description. Variable rate securities with a floor or ceiling feature are disclosed at the inherent rate, where applicable. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread, but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions; these securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in the description.
(E)    When-issued, delayed-delivery and/or forward commitment (including TBAs) security. Security to be settled and delivered after October 31, 2020. Security may display a coupon rate of 0.00%, as the rate is to be determined at time of settlement.
(F)    Rate disclosed reflects the yield at October 31, 2020.
(G)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the period ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATION:

 

LIBOR    London Interbank Offered Rate

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Following the municipal rally that concluded in 2019, the global marketplace was flipped on its head in 2020 with the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The first quarter experienced U.S. Treasury yields hitting all-time lows in February, including negative yielding T-bills for the first time since 2015. The pandemic escalated in March as the number of positive cases rose, leading to a global slowdown and a flood to safe-haven assets. Shortly after, in March 2020, a liquidity crunch hit the market, causing municipal yields to rise 190 basis points (“bps”) to their peak when the 10-year muni rose to 2.79% and the 30-year hit 3.37%. Despite rate cuts from the U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) and a record breaking $2 trillion stimulus package from Congress, markets remained volatile and saw the 10-year municipals/Treasury ratios hit 365%. The stimulus measures paused the record sell-off near the end of March. As the market settled, municipal yields returned to pre-COVID levels with 10-year municipal yields remaining below 1%.

As a result of the pandemic, local municipalities have struggled, sales tax collections have fallen, and transportation hubs have continued to experience slowdowns. Despite the economic struggles, a second stimulus package was not, as of the fiscal period end, passed through Congress with bipartisan support. In the meantime, municipalities have been able to access the Municipal Liquidity Facility (“MLF”) to raise capital through the Fed, although few issuers have tapped it as a resource due to its higher financing costs versus accessing the market directly through new issuance.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica High Yield Muni (Class A) returned 0.60%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays High Yield Municipal Bond Index, returned 1.23%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund continued to prefer a higher quality credit profile than the benchmark index, as evidenced by its approximate 45% weighting to investment-grade credits at the end of the fiscal year. The Fund underperformed the benchmark as interest rates declined in the period due to its shorter duration positioning. As of the fiscal year end, the Fund maintained duration at 5.19, more than a full year shorter than the index duration of 6.48. The yield curve steepened dramatically throughout the fiscal year as 1-year municipals tightened 90 bps, whereas the 20- to 30-year bucket tightened between 35 and 40 bps depending on the maturity.

The Fund’s allocation to A-rated credits was a contributor to performance as spreads tightened and retail demand rose throughout the year. The Fund’s high yield credits outperformed the benchmark over the fiscal year, and the Fund remained underweight by over 40% relative to the benchmark towards non-rated and below-investment-grade bonds.

Security selection in the housing sector was a contributor to performance versus the benchmark, though the Fund closed the period underweight. Relative to the benchmark, the Fund’s largest overweight was education, which generated positive returns and was a relative contributor to performance. However, the Fund was underweight in the leasing sector, the top performing sector for the Index, and this detracted from returns.

The Fund’s top performing state/territory was Colorado. Colorado was a top contributor due to an overweight allocation as well as strong credit selection. Puerto Rico was a detractor from active returns, as the Fund’s insured Puerto Rico bonds, which trade at premiums and much tighter spreads, underperformed the uninsured bonds held in the index which rallied in the period.

Matthew Dalton

Brian Steeves

Co-Portfolio Managers

Belle Haven Investments, L.P.

 

 

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Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Municipal Government Obligations

     97.1

Repurchase Agreement

     2.4  

Corporate Debt Securities

     0.8  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (0.3

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
Fund Characteristics    Years  

Average Maturity§

     7.28  

Duration†

     5.19  
Credit Quality ‡    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

AAA

     2.4

AA

     18.9  

A

     4.5  

BBB

     23.1  

BB

     16.2  

B

     1.7  

Not Rated

     33.5  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (0.3

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

§   Average Maturity is computed by weighting the maturity of each security in the Fund by the market value of the security, then averaging these weighted figures.
  Duration is a time measure of a bond’s interest rate sensitivity, based on the weighted average of the time periods over which a bond’s cash flows accrue to the bondholder.
  Credit quality represents a percentage of net assets at the end of the reporting period. Ratings BBB or higher are considered investment grade. Not rated securities do not necessarily indicate low credit quality, and may or may not be equivalent of investment grade. The table reflects Standard and Poor’s (“S&P”) ratings; percentages may include investments not rated by S&P but rated by Moody’s, or if unrated by Moody’s, by Fitch ratings, and then included in the closest equivalent S&P rating. Credit ratings are subject to change. The Fund itself has not been rated by an independent agency.
 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020  
        1 Year        5 Year        10 Year or
Since Inception
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       (2.65 )%         3.31        5.76        07/31/2013  

Class A (NAV)

       0.60        4.00        6.24        07/31/2013  

Bloomberg Barclays High Yield Municipal Bond Index (A)

       1.23        5.78        5.83           

Class C (POP)

       (0.97 )%         3.39        5.64        07/31/2013  

Class C (NAV)

       0.00        3.39        5.64        07/31/2013  

Class I (NAV)

       0.58        4.14        6.40        07/31/2013  

Class I2 (NAV)

       0.77        N/A          3.08        09/30/2016  

(A) The Bloomberg Barclays High Yield Municipal Bond Index is comprised of bonds that are non-investment grade, unrated, or rated below Ba1 by Moody’s Investors Service with a remaining maturity of at least one year.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 3.25% for Class A shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges on Class I and I2 shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Municipal bond prices can rise or fall depending on interest rates. Interest rates may go up, causing the value of the Fund’s investments to decline. All municipal bonds carry credit risk that the issuer will default or be unable to make timely payments of interest and principal. Generally, lower rated bonds carry more credit risk. High-yield bonds (junk bonds) may be subject to greater volatility and risks as the income derived from these securities is not guaranteed and may be unpredictable and the value of these securities tends to decline when interest rates increases. The Fund is classified as “non-diversified,” which means it may invest a larger percentage of its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund. To the extent the Fund invests its assets in fewer issuers, the Fund will be more susceptible to negative events affecting those issuers.

Municipal bond funds are expected to be exempt from federal income tax. If a fund investor is a resident in the state of issuance of the bonds held by the Fund, interest dividends may also be free of state and local income taxes. Such interest dividends may be subject to federal and/or state alternative minimum taxes.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES - 0.8%  
Construction & Engineering - 0.4%             

CalAtlantic Group, Inc.
5.88%, 11/15/2024

    $  350,000        $  368,812  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 0.3%  

Ingles Markets, Inc.
5.75%, 06/15/2023

    225,000        226,688  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 0.0% (A)  

Marathon Petroleum Corp.
5.13%, 04/01/2024

    40,000        40,370  
    

 

 

 
Software - 0.1%  

Logan Merger Sub, Inc.
5.50%, 09/01/2027 (B) (C)

    100,000        101,375  
    

 

 

 

Total Corporate Debt Securities
(Cost $704,770)

 

     737,245  
  

 

 

 
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 97.1%  
Alabama - 1.0%  
County of Perry, General Obligation Unlimited             

Series A,

    

5.50%, 12/01/2040

    50,000        48,092  

Series B,

    

7.38%, 12/01/2030

    345,000        345,442  

Muscle Shoals Sheffield & Tuscumbia Solid Waste Disposal Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
6.00%, 05/01/2040 (B)

    500,000        507,950  
    

 

 

 
       901,484  
    

 

 

 
Arizona - 2.4%  
Arizona Industrial Development Authority,
Revenue Bonds
            

5.00%, 07/01/2055 (B)

    395,000        398,729  

Series B,

    

3.82%, 07/01/2044

    400,000        393,616  

Industrial Development Authority of the City of Phoenix, Revenue Bonds,
4.63%, 07/01/2026 (B)

    600,000        632,958  

Industrial Development Authority of the County of Pima, Revenue Bonds,
6.95%, 07/01/2041

    150,000        150,301  

La Paz County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds,
5.88%, 06/15/2048 (B)

    500,000        513,450  

Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 07/01/2036

    110,000        121,833  
    

 

 

 
       2,210,887  
    

 

 

 
Arkansas - 0.1%  

County of Independence Hydroelectric Power Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
ACA,
5.30%, 05/01/2033

    45,000        44,149  

Saline County Property Owners Improvement District No. 49, General Obligation Limited,
Series A,
5.75%, 02/01/2036

    15,000        15,012  
    

 

 

 
       59,161  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
California - 5.3%  
California County Tobacco Securitization
Agency, Revenue Bonds
            

5.88%, 06/01/2035

    $   175,000        $   175,150  

Series A,

    

5.88%, 06/01/2043

    40,000        40,035  

California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.50%, 06/01/2038 (B)

    700,000        750,918  

California Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 06/15/2049 (B)

    250,000        253,967  
California Statewide Communities
Development Authority, Revenue Bonds
            

Series A,

    

5.25%, 12/01/2056 (B)

    500,000        549,890  

Series B,

    

6.00%, 12/01/2024

    210,000        223,054  
California Statewide Financing Authority,
Revenue Bonds
            

Series A,

    

5.63%, 05/01/2029

    20,000        20,068  

Series B,

    

6.00%, 05/01/2037

    55,000        55,187  

Cypress School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
Zero Coupon (D), 08/01/2050

    100,000        97,942  

Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds,
Series A-1,
5.00%, 06/01/2047

    2,000,000        2,056,920  

Palomar Health, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 11/01/2028

    45,000        53,453  

Tobacco Securitization Authority of Northern California, Revenue Bonds,
Series A-1,
4.75%, 06/01/2023

    50,000        50,070  

Upland Community Facilities District, Special Tax,
Series A,
3.50%, 09/01/2049

    600,000        604,014  
    

 

 

 
       4,930,668  
    

 

 

 
Colorado - 9.4%  

Aerotropolis Regional Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 12/01/2051

    290,000        295,156  

Brighton Crossing Metropolitan District No. 4, General Obligation Limited,
Series A,
5.00%, 12/01/2047

    500,000        511,900  

Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 2, General Obligation Limited,
Series B,
6.38%, 12/15/2047

    937,000        961,043  
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Revenue
Bonds
            

Series A,

    

4.00%, 12/01/2050

    1,000,000        1,060,460  

5.00%, 09/15/2053

      250,000          265,853  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Colorado (continued)  

Colorado International Center Metropolitan District No. 14, General Obligation Limited,
5.88%, 12/01/2046

    $   1,000,000        $   1,054,110  

Denver Connection West Metropolitan District, General Obligation Limited,
Series A,
5.38%, 08/01/2047

    500,000        513,705  

Denver Health & Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
4.00%, 12/01/2040

    500,000        540,940  

Denver International Business Center Metropolitan District No. 1, General Obligation Limited,
6.00%, 12/01/2048

    500,000        519,390  

High Plains Metropolitan District, General Obligation Unlimited,
NATL,
4.00%, 12/01/2047

    340,000        370,685  

Painted Prairie Metropolitan District No. 2, General Obligation Limited,
5.25%, 12/01/2048

    2,000,000        2,044,580  

Park 70 Metropolitan District, General Obligation Unlimited,
AGM,
4.00%, 12/01/2048

    250,000        276,113  

Public Authority for Colorado Energy, Revenue Bonds,
6.50%, 11/15/2038

    70,000        107,899  

Town of Frisco Marina Enterprise Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 12/01/2048

    150,000        160,521  
    

 

 

 
       8,682,355  
    

 

 

 
Connecticut - 1.7%  
Connecticut State Health & Educational
Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds
            

Series A,

    

5.00%, 01/01/2055 (B)

    500,000        524,445  

Series B-1,

    

3.25%, 01/01/2027 (B)

    275,000        276,419  

Series J,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2037 - 07/01/2042

    715,000        743,850  

South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, Revenue Bonds,
AGM,
4.50%, 08/01/2038

    10,000        10,024  
    

 

 

 
       1,554,738  
    

 

 

 
Delaware - 1.0%  

Delaware State Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 08/01/2054

    835,000        917,055  
    

 

 

 
District of Columbia - 0.2%  

District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds,
Series B,
5.00%, 07/01/2048

    100,000        113,045  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
District of Columbia (continued)  
District of Columbia Tobacco Settlement
Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds
            

6.50%, 05/15/2033

    $   10,000        $   10,958  

Series A,

    

Zero Coupon, 06/15/2046

    100,000        20,709  
    

 

 

 
       144,712  
    

 

 

 
Florida - 5.0%  

City of Tampa, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
Zero Coupon, 09/01/2053

    2,000,000        557,960  

County of Lake, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 01/15/2054 (B)

    825,000        851,969  
Florida Development Finance Corp., Revenue
Bonds
            

5.13%, 06/01/2040 (B) (E)

    500,000        515,810  

Series A,

    

4.00%, 06/01/2030

    500,000        500,635  
Miami-Dade County Industrial Development
Authority, Revenue Bonds
            

Series A,

    

4.25%, 06/01/2030 (E)

    660,000        654,133  

5.00%, 06/01/2047 (E)

    350,000        344,186  
Northern Palm Beach County Improvement
District, Special Assessment
            

4.50%, 08/01/2031

    50,000        50,938  

5.13%, 08/01/2022

    5,000        5,170  
St. Johns County Industrial Development
Authority, Revenue Bonds
            

4.00%, 08/01/2055

    1,000,000        1,055,860  

Series B,

    

Fixed until 08/01/2024,
5.50% (F), 08/01/2044

    60,000        64,995  
    

 

 

 
       4,601,656  
    

 

 

 
Georgia - 0.0% (A)  

Atlanta Development Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A, ACA,
6.25%, 07/01/2036

    20,000        20,002  
    

 

 

 
Hawaii - 0.4%  

State of Hawaii, General Obligation Unlimited,
5.00%, 06/01/2026

    30,000        30,106  

State of Hawaii Department of Transportation, Revenue Bonds,
5.63%, 11/15/2027

    295,000        295,310  
    

 

 

 
       325,416  
    

 

 

 
Idaho - 1.7%  
Idaho Housing & Finance Association,
Revenue Bonds
            

Series A,

    

5.00%, 06/01/2035

    285,000        312,101  

6.00%, 07/01/2049 - 07/01/2054 (B)

    1,155,000        1,293,574  
    

 

 

 
       1,605,675  
    

 

 

 
Illinois - 13.9%  
Chicago Board of Education, General
Obligation Unlimited
            

Series A,

    

5.50%, 12/01/2039

    25,000        25,328  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Illinois (continued)  
Chicago Board of Education, General
Obligation Unlimited (continued)
            

Series A, AGM,

    

5.00%, 12/01/2035

    $   550,000        $   657,492  
City of Chicago, General Obligation Unlimited             

7.52%, 01/01/2040

    205,000        233,417  

Series A,

    

5.00%, 01/01/2044

    1,000,000        1,008,600  

Series B,

    

5.43%, 01/01/2042

    1,450,000        1,361,506  

6.21%, 01/01/2032

    250,000        263,545  

Series C,

    

Zero Coupon, 01/01/2024

    145,000        130,996  

5.00%, 01/01/2026 - 01/01/2038

    1,010,000        1,032,896  

City of Chicago Waterworks Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 11/01/2026

    40,000        43,370  

Cook County Community College District No. 508, General Obligation Unlimited,
5.50%, 12/01/2038

    500,000        527,165  

Cook County School District No. 132, General Obligation Limited,
Series A, AGM,
4.20%, 12/01/2027

    361,000        419,366  
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds             

4.00%, 08/01/2032

    440,000        457,371  

Series A,

    

5.00%, 11/01/2049

    750,000        778,050  

Lombard Public Facilities Corp., Revenue Bonds,
Series A-2, ACA-CBI,
5.50%, 01/01/2025 (B) (C)

    50,000        50,031  
Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority,
Revenue Bonds
            

5.00%, 06/15/2042

    1,000,000        1,120,330  

Series B,

    

5.00%, 06/15/2052

    45,000        45,957  

Southern Illinois University, Certificate of Participation
Series A-1, BAM,
4.50%, 02/15/2031 - 02/15/2032

    125,000        125,572  
Southern Illinois University, Revenue Bonds             

Series A, AGM,

    

4.50%, 04/01/2027

    25,000        25,041  

Series A, NATL,

    

Zero Coupon, 04/01/2026 - 04/01/2027

    175,000        148,643  

Series B1,

    

4.00%, 04/01/2035

    20,000        18,765  
State of Illinois, General Obligation Unlimited             

4.13%, 03/01/2028

    30,000        30,334  

5.00%, 07/01/2021 - 08/01/2021

    30,000        30,742  

5.10% (D), 06/01/2033

    680,000        667,699  

6.63%, 02/01/2035

    25,000        27,547  

6.75%, 03/01/2029

    115,000        127,684  

7.10%, 07/01/2035

    155,000        175,987  

7.35%, 07/01/2035

    20,000        22,681  

Series A,

    

5.00%, 12/01/2034 - 05/01/2041

    635,000        658,118  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Illinois (continued)  
Village of Oak Lawn, General Obligation
Unlimited
            

Series A,

    

3.35%, 12/01/2026

    $   315,000        $   320,097  

5.23%, 12/01/2024

    600,000        592,512  

Village of Rosemont, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A, AGC,
6.00%, 12/01/2035

    15,000        18,340  

Western Illinois Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds,
4.00%, 06/01/2036

    1,480,000        1,483,700  
Western Illinois University, Certificate of
Participation
            

6.00%, 10/01/2025

    15,000        14,999  

6.38%, 10/01/2029

    30,000        29,960  
Will County Community High School District
No. 210, General Obligation Unlimited
            

Series A,

    

3.25%, 01/01/2030

    45,000        45,189  

3.38%, 01/01/2033

    25,000        25,041  

5.00%, 01/01/2027

    55,000        58,393  
    

 

 

 
       12,802,464  
    

 

 

 
Indiana - 0.6%  

County of Knox, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 04/01/2037

    10,000        10,242  

Hamilton County Redevelopment Commission, Tax Allocation,
5.00%, 02/01/2025

    60,000        60,071  
Indiana Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds             

5.00%, 10/01/2044

    420,000        441,622  

6.00%, 12/01/2026

    60,000        56,751  

Series A,

    

4.00%, 11/15/2026

    15,000        15,587  
    

 

 

 
       584,273  
    

 

 

 
Iowa - 0.6%  
Iowa Tobacco Settlement Authority, Revenue
Bonds
            

Series A,

    

6.50%, 06/01/2023

    95,000        96,425  

Series C,

    

5.38%, 06/01/2038

    145,000        146,984  

5.50%, 06/01/2042

    100,000        101,368  

5.63%, 06/01/2046

    215,000        217,941  
    

 

 

 
       562,718  
    

 

 

 
Kansas - 0.2%  

Kansas Rural Water Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds,
4.25%, 03/01/2038

    25,000        25,178  

Wyandotte County Unified Government Special Obligation Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
NATL,
Zero Coupon, 12/01/2027

    175,000        130,110  
    

 

 

 
       155,288  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Kentucky - 0.0% (A)  

Edmonson County Industrial Building Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 03/01/2027

    $   20,000        $   20,007  

Kentucky Area Development Districts, Certificate of Participation,
Series M,
5.35%, 12/01/2028

    25,000        25,010  
    

 

 

 
       45,017  
    

 

 

 
Louisiana - 1.1%  

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 05/15/2024

    30,000        34,373  

Parish of St. James, Revenue Bonds,
Series 2,
6.35%, 07/01/2040 (B)

    500,000        591,400  

St. Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No. 1, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
4.00%, 07/01/2043

    330,000        362,171  
    

 

 

 
       987,944  
    

 

 

 
Maryland - 0.1%  

Maryland Economic Development Corp., Revenue Bonds,
5.75%, 09/01/2025

    50,000        50,126  
    

 

 

 
Massachusetts - 0.6%  
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency,
Revenue Bonds
            

5.00%, 10/01/2049

    500,000        535,355  

Series I,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2023

    20,000        22,111  
    

 

 

 
       557,466  
    

 

 

 
Michigan - 0.4%  

County of Wayne, Revenue Bonds,
9.25%, 12/01/2025

    240,000        241,478  

Dearborn Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, General Obligation Limited,
Series A, AGC,
5.50%, 05/01/2039

    25,000        25,090  

Detroit Local Development Finance Authority, Tax Allocation,
Series A, ACA-CBI,
5.50%, 05/01/2021

    25,000        25,035  

Michigan Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series B,
5.00%, 07/01/2021

    50,000        51,199  
    

 

 

 
       342,802  
    

 

 

 
Minnesota - 4.2%  

City of Deephaven, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.25%, 07/01/2037

    80,000        87,082  

City of Ham Lake, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
4.00%, 07/01/2028

    375,000        391,395  

City of International Falls, Revenue Bonds,
5.65%, 12/01/2022

    65,000        64,580  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Minnesota (continued)  

City of Minneapolis, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 07/01/2047

    $   200,000        $   206,856  
Housing & Redevelopment Authority of the
City of St. Paul, Revenue Bonds
            

Series A,

    

4.50%, 07/01/2028

    550,000        563,222  

5.00%, 07/01/2036 - 12/01/2050

    1,765,000        1,820,374  

Series B,

    

5.25%, 04/01/2043

    400,000        404,580  
Township of Baytown, Revenue Bonds             

Series A,

    

4.00%, 08/01/2041

    200,000        203,694  

4.25%, 08/01/2046

    120,000        122,945  
    

 

 

 
       3,864,728  
    

 

 

 
Mississippi - 0.0% (A)  

Mississippi Development Bank, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
3.25%, 06/01/2021

    25,000        25,041  
    

 

 

 
Missouri - 0.1%  

Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds,
4.25%, 12/01/2042 (B) (C)

    75,000        80,258  
    

 

 

 
Montana - 0.2%  

City of Forsyth, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
3.90% (F), 03/01/2031

    135,000        142,609  

Lewistown Special Improvement District No. 2005, Special Assessment,
4.60%, 07/01/2022

    25,000        25,015  
    

 

 

 
       167,624  
    

 

 

 
Nevada - 0.2%  

City of Reno, Special Assessment,
7.25%, 12/01/2025

    40,000        40,029  

County of Clark, Special Assessment,
4.00%, 08/01/2022

    165,000        169,308  
    

 

 

 
       209,337  
    

 

 

 
New Jersey - 3.0%  
Essex County Improvement Authority,
Revenue Bonds
            

Series A,

    

5.00%, 12/01/2035 (G) (H)

    500,000        450,000  

5.13%, 12/01/2045 (G) (H)

    30,000        27,000  
New Jersey Economic Development
Authority, Revenue Bonds
            

Series A,

    

5.13%, 09/01/2052 (B)

    760,000        779,965  

Series B,

    

6.50%, 04/01/2031 (C)

    10,000        10,483  

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 07/01/2030

    40,000        46,032  

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds,
Series B,
5.00%, 06/01/2046

    1,320,000        1,492,946  
    

 

 

 
       2,806,426  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
New Mexico - 0.4%  

Artesia Hospital District, General Obligation Unlimited,
4.00%, 08/01/2023

    $   400,000        $   406,440  
    

 

 

 
New York - 8.4%  

Buffalo & Erie County Industrial Land Development Corp., Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 08/01/2052

    500,000        532,925  

City of Elmira City, General Obligation Limited,
4.00%, 05/27/2021

    790,000        790,640  

New York City Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds,
FGIC,
CPI + 0.89%,
2.20%, 03/01/2027

    20,000        19,936  

New York Counties Tobacco Trust I, Revenue Bonds,
Series B,
6.50%, 06/01/2035

    15,000        15,007  

New York Counties Tobacco Trust IV, Revenue Bonds
Series A,
5.00%, 06/01/2038 - 06/01/2045

    315,000        318,311  
New York Counties Tobacco Trust VI,
Revenue Bonds
            

Series A-2B,

    

5.00%, 06/01/2045

    850,000        892,092  

Series C,

    

3.75%, 06/01/2045

    1,760,000        1,624,023  

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds,
AMBAC,
5.25%, 07/01/2025

    100,000        117,281  

New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 10/01/2040

    2,000,000        2,140,900  
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey,
Revenue Bonds
            

AGM-CR,

    

6.50%, 12/01/2028

    50,000        50,804  

NATL,

    

5.75%, 12/01/2022

    660,000        668,177  

Village of Brewster, General Obligation Unlimited,
5.00%, 05/01/2033

    50,000        63,740  

Yonkers Economic Development Corp., Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 10/15/2054

    465,000        498,238  
    

 

 

 
       7,732,074  
    

 

 

 
North Carolina - 1.2%  

North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 10/01/2050

    1,000,000        1,151,120  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Ohio - 4.0%  
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing
Authority, Revenue Bonds
            

Series B-2, Class 2,

    

5.00%, 06/01/2055

    $   1,700,000        $   1,818,745  

Series B-3, Class 2,

    

Zero Coupon, 06/01/2057

    2,000,000        283,160  

Cardinal Local School District, Certificate of Participation,
5.25%, 04/01/2038

    1,410,000        1,281,056  

City of Cleveland, Revenue Bonds,
5.38%, 09/15/2027 (C)

    20,000        20,017  

Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
7.05%, 11/15/2040 (B) (C)

    95,000        95,091  

County of Greene, Revenue Bonds,
Series A, ACA,
5.10%, 09/01/2029

    110,000        110,039  

County of Hamilton, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 01/01/2036

    100,000        107,658  
    

 

 

 
       3,715,766  
    

 

 

 
Oregon - 2.2%  
Oregon State Facilities Authority,
Revenue Bonds
            

Series A,

    

5.00%, 10/01/2040

    1,000,000        1,214,630  

Series B,

    

6.75%, 06/15/2022 (B)

    100,000        101,362  

Warm Springs Reservation Confederated Tribe, Revenue Bonds,
Series B,
5.00%, 11/01/2039 (B)

    600,000        711,630  
    

 

 

 
       2,027,622  
    

 

 

 
Pennsylvania - 0.9%  

Cumberland County Municipal Authority, Revenue Bonds
5.00%, 01/01/2039 - 01/01/2045

    650,000        646,632  

Dallas Area Municipal Authority, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 05/01/2048

    115,000        122,304  

Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
4.25%, 01/15/2029

    60,000        61,939  

Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series B,
9.88%, 01/01/2034

    10,000        13,267  
    

 

 

 
       844,142  
    

 

 

 
Puerto Rico - 12.7%  
Children’s Trust Fund, Revenue Bonds             

5.38%, 05/15/2033

    20,000        20,114  

5.50%, 05/15/2039

    55,000        56,324  

5.63%, 05/15/2043

    45,000        45,211  
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, General
Obligation Unlimited
            

AGC-ICC,

    

5.50%, 07/01/2022

    100,000        106,197  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Puerto Rico (continued)  
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, General
Obligation Unlimited (continued)
            

AGM,

    

5.13%, 07/01/2030

    $   275,000        $   282,120  

AGM-CR,

    

4.50%, 07/01/2023

    75,000        75,111  

5.00%, 07/01/2028

    30,000        30,608  

Series A, AGC-ICC,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2022 - 07/01/2033

    620,000        632,573  

5.25%, 07/01/2030

    55,000        56,785  

5.50%, 07/01/2029

    245,000        279,420  

Series A, AGM,

    

4.13%, 07/01/2023 - 07/01/2024

    50,000        51,561  

5.00%, 07/01/2035

    265,000        277,481  

5.38%, 07/01/2025

    200,000        204,748  

Series A-4, AGM,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2031

    170,000        170,590  

Series B, AGC-ICC,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2035

    400,000        408,112  

Series C, AGM,

    

5.25%, 07/01/2026 - 07/01/2027

    160,000        165,090  

5.38%, 07/01/2028

    30,000        31,100  

5.50%, 07/01/2032

    145,000        150,929  

5.75%, 07/01/2037

    650,000        679,425  
Puerto Rico Commonwealth Aqueduct &
Sewer Authority, Revenue Bonds
            

Series A, AGC,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2028

    195,000        198,955  

5.13%, 07/01/2047

    390,000        400,097  
Puerto Rico Convention Center District
Authority, Revenue Bonds
            

Series A, AGC,

    

4.50%, 07/01/2036

    770,000        770,269  

5.00%, 07/01/2027

    210,000        214,259  
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority,
Revenue Bonds
            

Series DDD, AGM,

    

3.63%, 07/01/2023

    340,000        340,282  

3.65%, 07/01/2024

    210,000        210,107  

Series RR, AGC,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2028

    270,000        275,476  

Series SS, AGM,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2030

    110,000        112,231  

Series TT, AGC-ICC,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2032

    265,000        270,374  

Series TT, AGM-CR,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2027

    25,000        25,507  

Series UU, AGC,

    

4.25%, 07/01/2027

    365,000        365,190  

5.00%, 07/01/2026

    165,000        168,346  

Series UU, AGM,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2021 - 07/01/2024

    390,000        397,909  

Series VV, AGM,

    

5.25%, 07/01/2027

    70,000        78,169  
Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation
Authority, Revenue Bonds
            

AGC-ICC,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2028

    55,000        56,115  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Puerto Rico (continued)  
Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation
Authority, Revenue Bonds (continued)
            

Series AA, AGC-ICC,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2035

    $   85,000        $   86,724  

Series AA-1, AGM,

    

4.95%, 07/01/2026

    175,000        178,080  

Series CC, AGM,

    

5.25%, 07/01/2033 - 07/01/2036

    290,000        333,852  

Series CC, AGM-CR,

    

5.50%, 07/01/2029

    75,000        86,141  

Series D, AGM,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2027 - 07/01/2032

    580,000        591,763  

Series E, AGM,

    

5.50%, 07/01/2023

    150,000        161,291  

Series I, AGC-ICC, FGIC,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2026

    305,000        311,185  

Series K, AGC-ICC,

    

4.40%, 07/01/2025

    30,000        30,025  

5.00%, 07/01/2030

    30,000        30,608  

Series M, AGC-ICC,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2032

    160,000        163,234  

Series N, AGC,

    

5.25%, 07/01/2036

    120,000        138,282  

Series N, AGM-CR, AGC-ICC,

    

5.50%, 07/01/2026

    265,000        297,266  
Puerto Rico Municipal Finance Agency,
Revenue Bonds
            

Series A, AGM,

    

4.75%, 08/01/2022

    140,000        140,448  

5.00%, 08/01/2021 - 08/01/2030

    990,000        1,010,078  

Series A, AGM-CR,

    

4.75%, 08/01/2025

    60,000        60,160  
Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority,
Revenue Bonds
            

Series I, AGC-ICC,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2036

    290,000        295,881  

Series K, AGM,

    

5.25%, 07/01/2027

    190,000        196,165  

Series L, AGM-CR,

    

5.50%, 07/01/2021

    65,000        66,726  
    

 

 

 
       11,784,694  
    

 

 

 
South Carolina - 0.4%  

County of Lancaster, Special Assessment,
Series A,
3.13%, 12/01/2022

    350,000        351,431  
    

 

 

 
Tennessee - 0.1%  

Tennessee Housing Development Agency, Revenue Bonds,
3.05%, 07/01/2027

    95,000        104,470  
    

 

 

 
Texas - 6.1%  

Bexar County Health Facilities Development Corp., Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 07/15/2042

    650,000        683,429  

Cameron Education Corp., Revenue Bonds,
Series A, ACA,
5.25%, 08/15/2036

    40,000        40,042  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Texas (continued)  

City of Dallas, Revenue Bonds,
AGC,
5.25%, 08/15/2034

    $   35,000        $   35,121  

Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, Revenue Bonds,
NATL,
Zero Coupon, 11/15/2023

    10,000        9,234  

Love Field Airport Modernization Corp., Revenue Bonds,
5.25%, 11/01/2040

    125,000        125,346  
New Hope Cultural Education Facilities
Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds
            

5.00%, 07/01/2046 - 01/01/2055

    1,950,000        1,949,369  

Series A,

    

3.38%, 08/15/2021 (B)

    255,000        255,530  

Series A1,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2031 - 07/01/2046

    55,000        55,289  

Series B,

    

4.25%, 07/01/2036

    815,000        645,293  

Series D,

    

6.00%, 07/01/2026

    95,000        89,933  

Newark Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 06/15/2048

    50,000        50,666  

Port Beaumont Navigation District Dock & Wharf Facility Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
4.00%, 01/01/2050 (B)

    1,000,000        998,250  

Pottsboro Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 08/15/2036

    435,000        454,040  

Texas State Student Housing Corp., Revenue Bonds,
6.75%, 07/01/2021

    5,000        4,999  

Van Alstyne Economic Development Corp., Revenue Bonds,
4.00%, 08/15/2031

    240,000        238,260  
    

 

 

 
       5,634,801  
    

 

 

 
Virginia - 0.8%  

Buena Vista Public Recreational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A, ACA,
5.50%, 07/15/2035 (I)

    50,000        50,028  
Buena Vista Public Service Authority, Revenue
Bonds
            

Series A,

    

5.13%, 01/01/2023

    20,000        20,028  

6.00%, 01/01/2027

    50,000        50,066  

Henrico County Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series C,
5.00%, 12/01/2047

    375,000        396,011  

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds,
Series B1,
5.00%, 06/01/2047

    190,000        190,802  
    

 

 

 
       706,935  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
West Virginia - 0.1%  

Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
7.47%, 06/01/2047

    $   90,000        $   97,367  
    

 

 

 
Wisconsin - 6.4%  
Public Finance Authority, Revenue
Bonds
            

5.00%, 04/01/2022 (C)

    25,000        25,459  

5.00%, 04/01/2050 (B)

    135,000        142,032  

5.00%, 06/15/2053

    200,000        222,556  

Series A,

    

5.00%, 06/15/2049 (B)

    90,000        92,612  

Series A, AGM,

    

4.00%, 07/01/2059

    1,000,000        1,066,020  

5.00%, 07/01/2054 - 07/01/2058

    2,145,000        2,456,941  
Wisconsin Health & Educational
Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds
            

5.00%, 08/01/2039

    500,000        468,720  

Class B,

    

4.38%, 07/01/2038

    850,000        801,448  

Class C,

    

7.00%, 07/01/2043

    750,000        669,127  
    

 

 

 
       5,944,915  
    

 

 

 

Total Municipal Government Obligations
(Cost $87,661,413)

 

     89,697,098  
  

 

 

 
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 2.4%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 0.00% (J), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $2,229,315 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 0.13%, due 09/15/2023, and with a value of $2,273,905.

    $  2,229,315        2,229,315  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $2,229,315)

 

     2,229,315  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $90,595,498)

 

     92,663,658  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (0.3)%

 

     (244,246
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  92,419,412  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (K)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

           

Investments

           

Corporate Debt Securities

   $      $ 737,245      $      $ 737,245  

Municipal Government Obligations

            89,697,098               89,697,098  

Repurchase Agreement

            2,229,315               2,229,315  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $      $ 92,663,658      $      $ 92,663,658  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.
(B)    Securities are exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Securities may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2020, the total value of 144A securities is $11,069,615, representing 12.0% of the Fund’s net assets.
(C)    Restricted securities. At October 31, 2020, the value of such securities held by the Fund are as follows:

 

Investments   Description   Acquisition
Date
    Acquisition
Cost
    Value     Value as
Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Corporate Debt Securities

 

Logan Merger Sub, Inc.
5.50%, 09/01/2027

    08/14/2020     $ 100,010     $ 101,375       0.1

Municipal Government Obligations

 

Lombard Public Facilities Corp.
Revenue Bonds
Series A-2, ACA-CBI
5.50%, 01/01/2025

    08/30/2017       46,990       50,031       0.1  

Municipal Government Obligations

 

Health & Educational Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds
4.25%, 12/01/2042

    09/10/2019       78,020       80,258       0.1  

Municipal Government Obligations

 

New Jersey Economic Development Authority Revenue Bonds
Series B
6.50%, 04/01/2031

    01/22/2015       10,535       10,483       0.0 (A) 

Municipal Government Obligations

 

City of Cleveland
Revenue Bonds
5.38%, 09/15/2027

    07/27/2015       20,062       20,017       0.0 (A) 

Municipal Government Obligations

 

Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority Revenue Bonds
Series A
7.05%, 11/15/2040

    04/11/2014       92,766       95,091       0.1  

Municipal Government Obligations

 

Public Finance Authority
Revenue Bonds
5.00%, 04/01/2022

    05/01/2017       25,171       25,459       0.0 (A) 
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

      $   373,554     $   382,714       0.4
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(D)    Step bonds. Coupon rates change in increments to maturity. The rates disclosed are as of October 31, 2020; the maturity dates disclosed are the ultimate maturity dates.
(E)    When-issued, delayed-delivery and/or forward commitment (including TBAs) securities. Securities to be settled and delivered after October 31, 2020. Securities may display a coupon rate of 0.00%, as the rate is to be determined at time of settlement.
(F)    Floating or variable rate securities. The rates disclosed are as of October 31, 2020. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated within the description. Variable rate securities with a floor or ceiling feature are disclosed at the inherent rate, where applicable. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread, but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions; these securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in the description.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued):

(G)    Securities in default; no interest payments received and/or dividends declared during the last 12 months. At October 31, 2020, the total value of such securities is $477,000, representing 0.5% of the Fund’s net assets.
(H)    Non-income producing securities.
(I)    Security in default; partial receipt of interest payments and/or dividends declared at last payment date. At October 31, 2020, the value of this security is $50,028, representing 0.1% of the Fund’s net assets.
(J)    Rate disclosed reflects the yield at October 31, 2020.
(K)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.

MUNICIPAL INSURER ABBREVIATIONS:

 

ACA    ACA Financial Guaranty Corp.
AGC    Assured Guaranty Corp.
AGM    Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
AMBAC    AMBAC Financial Group, Inc.
BAM    Build America Mutual Assurance Co.
FGIC    Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.
NATL    National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

CBI    Certificates of Bond Insurance
CPI    Consumer Price Index
ICC    Insured Custody Certificate
CR    Custodial Receipts

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Inflation Opportunities

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Coming into the end of 2019, U.S. macro numbers were as good as they have been since the 2008 Global Financial Crisis, China had been stimulating its economy, corporate spreads ended the year at the tight end of their range, commodity prices had steadily improved, and oil ended the year at $61 per barrel. The federal funds rate’s lower bound was 1.50% in November 2019 and the 10-year Treasury yield had been steadily rising along with the improving economy and closed the year at 1.92%. Inflation-linked securities had performed on par with the nominal curve and 10-year breakevens ended the year at 179 basis points. The U.S. dollar (“USD”) had risen into September 2019 and then sold off as the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) stepped in to support the repurchase market, which had shown signs of strain.

However, the environment changed rapidly with the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in late February and early March. The economic deterioration occurred across the board, but impacted commodity-linked corporates especially negatively. During the height of the crisis, the strengthening dollar and U.S. nominal Treasuries led performance in a global flight to quality. However, the second half of the fiscal year saw the USD weaken versus the G7 currencies. Even with corporate credit spreads tightening, the outperformance of credit was overshadowed by the volatility of the USD.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica Inflation Opportunities (Class A) returned 5.99%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays Global Inflation Linked Bond Index, returned 7.19%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The USD’s volatility was the main driver of Fund performance over the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020. The peak to trough of the U.S. dollar index was over 10% during the period, and that made for a challenging environment for any USD-denominated fund measured against the Fund’s benchmark. Foreign exchange exposure was the main detractor from relative performance during the period while the Fund’s overweight to U.S. Treasurys Inflation Protected Securities and security selection within the asset class were additive to relative performance.

The strategy was well positioned for the market environment leading into the end of 2019. Given the bullish pre-COVID-19 backdrop described above, the Fund was underweight duration and overweight commodity-linked corporate bonds. During the initial flight to quality caused by the first wave of the pandemic, the strengthening dollar led to strong relative Fund performance due to an overweight to the USD. However, the Fund’s overweight to the USD detracted from relative performance during the second half of the period.

The top performing inflation-index-linked countries for the period were New Zealand, U.S., and Canada, all of which the Fund was overweight, and thereby contributed to performance. The Fund was underweight U.K. inflation-linked bonds (or linkers), which hurt performance during the period. We favored the natural-resource-heavy countries of Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, during the period and continue to favor commodity-based credits.

During the fiscal year, the Fund utilized derivatives. These positions added to performance.

Robert A. Vanden Assem, CFA

Roberto Coronado

Gunter H. Seeger

Co-Portfolio Managers

PineBridge Investments LLC

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Government Obligations

     52.5

Corporate Debt Securities

     23.4  

Foreign Government Obligations

     21.2  

Other Investment Company

     2.3  

Short-Term Investment Company

     1.4  

Asset-Backed Security

     0.4  

Preferred Stock

     0.1  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) ^

     (1.3

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
Fund Characteristics    Years  

Average Maturity §

     9.41  

Duration †

     7.87  
Credit Quality ‡    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Government and Agency Securities

     52.5

AAA

     6.8  

AA

     8.3  

A

     5.6  

BBB

     18.8  

BB

     3.6  

B

     0.1  

Not Rated

     5.6  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) ^

     (1.3

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

^

The Net Other Assets (Liabilities) category may include, but is not limited to, reverse repurchase agreements, forward foreign currency contracts, futures contracts, swap agreements, written options and swaptions, and cash collateral.

 

§

Average Maturity is computed by weighting the maturity of each security in the Fund by the market value of the security, then averaging these weighted figures.

 

Duration is a time measure of a bond’s interest rate sensitivity, based on the weighted average of the time periods over which a bond’s cash flows accrue to the bondholder.

 

Credit quality represents a percentage of net assets at the end of the reporting period. Ratings BBB or higher are considered investment grade. Not rated securities do not necessarily indicate low credit quality, and may or may not be equivalent of investment grade. The table reflects Standard and Poor’s (“S&P”) ratings; percentages may include investments not rated by S&P but rated by Moody’s, or if unrated by Moody’s, by Fitch ratings, and then included in the closest equivalent S&P rating. Credit ratings are subject to change. The Fund itself has not been rated by an independent agency.

 

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Year or
Since Inception
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       0.97        2.61        1.56        03/01/2014  

Class A (NAV)

       5.99        3.61        2.31        03/01/2014  

Bloomberg Barclays Global Inflation Linked Bond Index (A)

       7.19        4.02        2.83           

Class C (POP)

       4.23        2.85        1.55        03/01/2014  

Class C (NAV)

       5.23        2.85        1.55        03/01/2014  

Class I (NAV)

       6.33        3.87        2.56        03/01/2014  

Class I2 (NAV)

       6.23        3.91        2.61        03/01/2014  

Class R6 (NAV)

       6.33        N/A          3.82        07/25/2016  

(A) The Bloomberg Barclays Global Inflation Linked Bond Index cover eleven sovereign markets, quasi-sovereign issues in the Euro market and a full credit index in sterling.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 4.75% for Class A shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges on Class I, I2 and R6 shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Fixed income investing is subject to credit risk, inflation risk, and interest rate risk. Investing in high-yield bonds (junk bonds) may be subject to greater volatility and risks as the return of principal and income derived from these securities are not guaranteed and can fluctuate based on firm profitability and economic conditions. Interest payment on inflation-related debt securities will vary as the principal and/or interest is adjusted for inflation.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITY - 0.4%  

STORE Master Funding I-VII
Series 2018-1A, Class A1,
3.96%, 10/20/2048 (A)

    $383,471        $399,958  
    

 

 

 

Total Asset-Backed Security
(Cost $383,372)

 

     399,958  
  

 

 

 
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES - 23.4%  
Banks - 11.2%  

BAC Capital Trust XIV
3-Month LIBOR + 0.40%,
4.00% (B), 11/16/2020 (C)

    726,000        700,256  
Bank of America Corp.             

CPI-YoY + 1.10%,
2.09% (B), 11/19/2024, MTN

    1,000,000        1,003,870  

4.18%, 11/25/2027, MTN

    528,000        604,173  

Fixed until 04/24/2037, 4.24% (B), 04/24/2038

    452,000        546,160  

Barclays Bank PLC
CPI-YoY + 1.00%,
1.99% (B), 05/22/2023, MTN (D) (E) (F)

    2,600,000        2,650,700  

BBVA Bancomer SA
Fixed until 01/18/2028,
5.13% (B), 01/18/2033 (A)

    321,000        316,586  

BNP Paribas SA
Fixed until 09/30/2027,
1.90% (B), 09/30/2028 (A)

    609,000        606,321  

Citigroup, Inc.
4.65%, 07/23/2048

    710,000        920,306  

Corestates Capital II
3-Month LIBOR + 0.65%,
0.89% (B), 01/15/2027 (A)

    269,000        247,577  

Credit Agricole SA
Fixed until 01/10/2028,
4.00% (B), 01/10/2033 (A)

    701,000        765,055  
Natwest Group PLC             

Fixed until 03/08/2022,
2.00% (B), 03/08/2023, MTN (G)

    EUR  800,000        952,712  

Fixed until 08/28/2030,
3.03% (B), 11/28/2035

    $  381,000        369,540  

UniCredit SpA
Fixed until 06/30/2030,
5.46% (B), 06/30/2035 (A)

    621,000        628,975  

Zions Bancorp NA
3.25%, 10/29/2029

    288,000        288,916  
    

 

 

 
       10,601,147  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 0.1%  

Masco Corp.
2.00%, 10/01/2030

    69,000        68,935  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 1.7%  

Deutsche Bank AG
Fixed until 09/18/2023,
2.22% (B), 09/18/2024

    235,000        237,368  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
Fixed until 11/10/2022 (C),
5.00% (B) (H)

    702,000        670,761  

Morgan Stanley
CPI-YoY + 2.00%,
2.99% (B), 04/25/2023 - 06/09/2023

    643,000        665,641  
    

 

 

 
       1,573,770  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Chemicals - 0.5%  

Dow Chemical Co.
5.25%, 11/15/2041

    $ 198,000        $ 244,853  

LYB International Finance III LLC
3.63%, 04/01/2051

    207,000        206,724  
    

 

 

 
       451,577  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 0.5%  

Smithfield Foods, Inc.
5.20%, 04/01/2029 (A)

    371,000        428,609  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 1.0%  

Athene Holding, Ltd.
3.50%, 01/15/2031

    207,000        208,739  

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.
3-Month LIBOR + 2.13%,
2.41% (B), 02/12/2067 (A)

    898,000        783,552  
    

 

 

 
       992,291  
    

 

 

 
Metals & Mining - 2.7%  

Anglo American Capital PLC
2.63%, 09/10/2030 (A)

    207,000        207,156  

AngloGold Ashanti Holdings PLC
3.75%, 10/01/2030

    216,000        228,937  

Glencore Funding LLC
4.00%, 04/16/2025 (A)

    226,000        248,828  
Newcrest Finance Pty, Ltd.             

4.20%, 05/13/2050 (A) (H)

    115,000        133,606  

5.75%, 11/15/2041 (A)

    446,000        591,281  
Steel Dynamics, Inc.             

3.25%, 01/15/2031

    92,000        99,410  

3.45%, 04/15/2030

    65,000        71,377  
Teck Resources, Ltd.             

3.90%, 07/15/2030

    149,000        156,246  

6.25%, 07/15/2041

    650,000        743,305  

Vale Overseas, Ltd.
3.75%, 07/08/2030

    88,000        92,663  
    

 

 

 
       2,572,809  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 0.2%  

WEC Energy Group, Inc.
3-Month LIBOR + 2.11%,
2.39% (B), 05/15/2067

    219,000        178,100  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 5.2%  
Apache Corp.             

4.25%, 01/15/2030

    300,000        265,125  

4.88%, 11/15/2027

    50,000        46,925  

BP Capital Markets America, Inc.
3.00%, 02/24/2050

    533,000        499,918  

Cenovus Energy, Inc.
4.25%, 04/15/2027

    397,000        404,170  

Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings LLC
3.70%, 11/15/2029

    99,000        103,434  

Enable Midstream Partners, LP
4.95%, 05/15/2028

    253,000        242,652  

Enbridge, Inc.
Fixed until 07/5/2027,
5.50% (B), 07/15/2077

    731,000        698,178  
Energy Transfer Operating, LP             

5.80%, 06/15/2038

    315,000        321,173  

Fixed until 02/15/2023 (C),
6.25% (B)

    691,000        463,454  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (continued)  

EnLink Midstream Partners, LP
Fixed until 12/15/2022 (C),
6.00% (B)

    $ 133,000        $ 55,860  
Enterprise Products Operating LLC             

3.20%, 02/15/2052

    247,000        228,225  

Fixed until 08/16/2027,
5.25% (B), 08/16/2077

    243,000        229,477  

Kinder Morgan, Inc.
5.05%, 02/15/2046

    155,000        174,065  
MPLX, LP             

2.65%, 08/15/2030

    191,000        183,811  

4.25%, 12/01/2027

    346,000        383,581  

Fixed until 02/15/2023 (C),
6.88% (B) (H)

    348,000        292,376  

Noble Energy, Inc.
3.85%, 01/15/2028

    113,000        129,126  

Valero Energy Corp.
2.15%, 09/15/2027

    169,000        161,412  
    

 

 

 
       4,882,962  
    

 

 

 
Transportation Infrastructure - 0.3%  

Penske Truck Leasing Co., LP / PTL Finance Corp.
3.35%, 11/01/2029 (A)

    264,000        281,779  
    

 

 

 

Total Corporate Debt Securities
(Cost $21,858,569)

 

     22,031,979  
  

 

 

 
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 21.2%  
Australia - 3.0%  

Australia Government Bond
0.75%, 11/21/2027 (G)

    AUD  3,500,000        2,853,923  
    

 

 

 
Canada - 3.4%  

Canada Government Real Return Bond
4.25%, 12/01/2021

    CAD  4,040,418        3,181,749  
    

 

 

 
Italy - 1.9%  

Italy Buoni Poliennali del Tesoro
0.55%, 05/21/2026 (G)

    EUR  1,496,130        1,762,506  
    

 

 

 
Mexico - 3.5%  
Mexico Udibonos             

Series S,

    

2.50%, 12/10/2020

    MXN  17,990,054        851,664  

4.50%, 12/04/2025

    45,959,991        2,485,737  
    

 

 

 
       3,337,401  
    

 

 

 
New Zealand - 5.1%  

New Zealand Government Inflation-Linked Bond
2.00%, 09/20/2025 (G)

    NZD  5,850,000        4,849,955  
    

 

 

 
Spain - 1.2%  
Spain Government Inflation-Linked
Bond
            

0.30%, 11/30/2021

    EUR  2,100        2,479  

1.00%, 11/30/2030 (G)

    833,176        1,137,813  
    

 

 

 
       1,140,292  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
United Kingdom - 3.1%  
U.K. Gilt Inflation-Linked             

0.13%, 03/22/2029 - 03/22/2044 (G)

    GBP  907,888        $ 2,081,974  

1.25%, 11/22/2032 (G)

    398,521        828,585  
    

 

 

 
       2,910,559  
    

 

 

 

Total Foreign Government Obligations
(Cost $19,996,877)

 

     20,036,385  
  

 

 

 
U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 52.5%  
U.S. Treasury - 0.6%  

U.S. Treasury Note
1.50%, 02/15/2030

    $500,000        530,781  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities - 51.9%  
U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bond             

0.75%, 02/15/2045

    2,538,418        3,166,610  

1.00%, 02/15/2046

    2,084,015        2,752,229  

1.38%, 02/15/2044

    2,453,286        3,429,521  

2.13%, 02/15/2040

    841,701        1,270,442  

2.38%, 01/15/2025

    2,895,396        3,333,438  

3.38%, 04/15/2032

    1,757,016        2,629,210  

3.88%, 04/15/2029

    2,055,183        2,919,885  
U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Note             

0.13%, 04/15/2021 - 01/15/2030

    10,319,771        10,818,102  

0.13%, 04/15/2025 (H)

    1,811,088        1,914,188  

0.25%, 01/15/2025 - 07/15/2029

    2,926,106        3,186,256  

0.38%, 07/15/2023 - 07/15/2027

    4,481,480        4,816,801  

0.50%, 01/15/2028

    1,580,430        1,756,222  

0.63%, 04/15/2023 - 01/15/2026

    5,980,422        6,397,845  

1.13%, 01/15/2021

    522,746        523,471  
    

 

 

 
       48,914,220  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Obligations
(Cost $43,870,884)

 

     49,445,001  
  

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
PREFERRED STOCK - 0.1%  
Banks - 0.1%  

Banco Santander SA,
Series 6, 3-Month LIBOR + 0.52%,
4.00% (B)

    3,100        78,275  
    

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stock
(Cost $74,547)

 

     78,275  
  

 

 

 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT COMPANY - 1.4%  
Money Market Fund - 1.4%  

State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, 0.03 (I)

    1,377,314        1,377,314  
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investment Company
(Cost $1,377,314)

 

     1,377,314  
  

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 2.3%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 2.3%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 0.09% (I)

    2,135,000        $ 2,135,000  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $2,135,000)

 

     2,135,000  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $89,696,563)

 

     95,503,912  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (1.3)%

       (1,270,732
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $94,233,180  
    

 

 

 

 

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS:

 

Counterparty      Settlement
Date
     Currency
Purchased
     Currency
Sold
   Unrealized
Appreciation
   Unrealized
Depreciation

JPMS

         01/14/2021          USD        1,431,363          AUD        2,017,000      $ 13,044      $

JPMS

         01/14/2021          USD        3,885,163          EUR        3,291,000        45,111       

JPMS

         01/14/2021          USD        2,860,040          GBP        2,200,000        8,249       

JPMS

         01/14/2021          USD        3,093,367          MXN        66,000,000        7,827       

JPMS

         01/14/2021          USD        3,313,602          NZD        4,996,855        9,532       
                                   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

                                    $   83,763      $   —
                         

 

 

      

 

 

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (J)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Asset-Backed Security

   $      $ 399,958      $      $ 399,958  

Corporate Debt Securities

            19,381,279        2,650,700        22,031,979  

Foreign Government Obligations

            20,036,385               20,036,385  

U.S. Government Obligations

            49,445,001               49,445,001  

Preferred Stock

     78,275                      78,275  

Short-Term Investment Company

     1,377,314                      1,377,314  

Other Investment Company

     2,135,000                      2,135,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 3,590,589      $ 89,262,623      $ 2,650,700      $ 95,503,912  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other Financial Instruments

 

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (K)

   $      $ 83,763      $      $ 83,763  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Other Financial Instruments

   $      $ 83,763      $      $ 83,763  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Level 3 Rollforward

 

Investments   Beginning
Balance at
October 31,
2019
    Purchases     Sales     Accrued
Discounts
(Premiums)
    Total
Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Net Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Transfers
into
Level 3
    Transfers
out of
Level 3
    Ending
Balance at
October 31,
2020 (L)
    Net Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation) on
Investments Held
at October 31,
2020
 
Corporate Debt Securities   $ 2,603,900     $     $     $ 2,448     $     $ 44,352     $   2,650,700     $     $ 2,650,700     $ 44,352  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION (continued):

 

 

 

Transfers

 

 
Investments    Transfers from
Level 1 to Level 3
     Transfers from
Level 3 to Level 1
     Transfers from
Level 2 to Level 3
     Transfers from
Level 3 to Level 2
 

Corporate Debt Securities (E)

   $      $      $ 2,650,700      $  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Quantitative Information About Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3):

 

Investments   Value at
October 31,
2020
    Valuation Technique   Unobservable
Input Used as of
October 31, 2020
  Range of
Input Values
    Weighted
Average of Input
Values
 
Corporate Debt Securities     $  2,650,700     Market Quotation   Last Traded Price     $  101.95 - $  101.95        

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Securities are exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Securities may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2020, the total value of 144A securities is $5,639,283, representing 6.0% of the Fund’s net assets.
(B)    Floating or variable rate securities. The rates disclosed are as of October 31, 2020. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated within the description. Variable rate securities with a floor or ceiling feature are disclosed at the inherent rate, where applicable. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread, but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions; these securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in the description.
(C)    Perpetual maturity. The date displayed is the next call date.
(D)    Security is Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
(E)    Transferred from Level 2 to 3 due to utilizing significant unobservable inputs. As of prior reporting period, the security utilized significant observable inputs.
(F)    Fair valued as determined in good faith in accordance with procedures established by the Board. At October 31, 2020, the value of the security is $2,650,700, representing 2.8% of the Fund’s net assets.
(G)    Securities are exempt from registration under Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts from registration securities offered and sold outside the United States. Securities may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933. At October 31, 2020, the total value of Regulation S securities is $14,467,468, representing 15.4% of the Fund’s net assets.
(H)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $2,502,697, collateralized by cash collateral of $2,135,000 and non-cash collateral, such as U.S. government securities and irrevocable letters of credit, of $419,095. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(I)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2020.
(J)    The Fund recognizes transfers in and out of Level 3 as of October 31, 2020. Please reference the Security Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding security valuation and pricing inputs.
(K)    Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
(L)    Total value of Level 3 securities is 2.8% of the Fund’s net assets.

CURRENCY ABBREVIATIONS:

 

AUD    Australian Dollar
CAD    Canadian Dollar
EUR    Euro
GBP    Pound Sterling
MXN    Mexican Peso
NZD    New Zealand Dollar
USD    United States Dollar

COUNTERPARTY ABBREVIATION:

 

JPMS    JPMorgan Securities LLC

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

CPI-YoY    US Consumer Price Index Urban Consumers Year Over Year
LIBOR    London Interbank Offered Rate
MTN    Medium Term Note

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Coming into the end of 2019, U.S. macro numbers were as good as they have been since the 2008 Global Financial Crisis, China had been stimulating its economy, corporate spreads ended the year at the tight end of their range, commodity prices had steadily improved, and oil ended the year at $61 per barrel. The federal funds rate’s lower bound was 1.50% in November 2019 and the 10-year Treasury yield had been steadily rising along with the improving economy and closed the year at 1.92%. Inflation-linked securities had performed on par with the nominal curve and 10-year breakevens ended the year at 179 basis points. The U.S. dollar had risen into September 2019 and then sold off as the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) stepped in to support the repurchase market, which had shown signs of strain.

However, the environment changed rapidly with the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in late February and early March. The economic deterioration occurred across the board, but impacted commodity-linked corporates especially negatively.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica Inflation-Protected Securities (Class R4) returned 7.39%. By comparison, its benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays US Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Index, returned 9.09%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The strategy was well positioned for the market environment leading into the end of 2019. Given the bullish pre-COVID-19 backdrop described above, the Fund was slightly underweight duration and overweight commodity-linked corporate bonds, and maintained some slight foreign exchange exposure due to an accommodative Fed helping the short-term repurchase and Treasury markets.

As markets unraveled with COVID-19 concerns, owning anything but U.S. government bonds hurt relative performance given that the benchmark is 100% U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (“TIPS”). The Fund was positioned with roughly 80% U.S. TIPS, so while owning other asset classes proved to be the right strategy at the end of 2019, these allocations detracted from performance as the market saw a flight to quality. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, U.S. TIPS outperformed all other assets in the Fund. While the non-U.S. TIPS holdings have recovered over the period, they have not yet caught up to their pre-crisis highs.

Security selection within the U.S. TIPS asset class was a positive contributor to performance over the period, but yield curve positioning (underweight U.S. duration) detracted from performance during the period.

We favor natural-resource-heavy countries of Canada, Australia, and New Zealand during the period, and continue to do so. The first four months of the year damaged the corporate credit market and that market continues to recover gradually, though it is still away from the tights of 2019, and we continue to favor commodity-based credits. The Fund’s Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities weight was reduced in late 2019, and while not contributing to overall performance during the period, the decision to reduce that exposure was beneficial.

During the fiscal year, the Fund utilized derivatives. These positions detracted from performance.

Robert A. Vanden Assem, CFA

Roberto Coronado

Gunter H. Seeger

Co-Portfolio Managers

PineBridge Investments LLC

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Government Obligations

     81.2

Foreign Government Obligations

     9.2  

Corporate Debt Securities

     8.9  

Other Investment Company

     0.6  

Mortgage-Backed Security

     0.5  

Short-Term Investment Company

     0.0

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) ^

     (0.4

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

 

Fund Characteristics    Years  

Average Maturity §

     8.89  

Duration †

     7.90  
Credit Quality ‡    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Government and Agency Securities

     81.2

AAA

     4.7  

AA

     4.3  

A

     1.6  

BBB

     6.4  

BB

     0.8  

Not Rated

     1.4  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) ^

     (0.4

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

*

Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.

 

^

The Net Other Assets (Liabilities) category may include, but is not limited to, reverse repurchase agreements, forward foreign currency contracts, futures contracts, swap agreements, written options and swaptions, and cash collateral.

 

§

Average Maturity is computed by weighting the maturity of each security in the Fund by the market value of the security, then averaging these weighted figures.

 

Duration is a time measure of a bond’s interest rate sensitivity, based on the weighted average of the time periods over which a bond’s cash flows accrue to the bondholder.

 

Credit quality represents a percentage of net assets at the end of the reporting period. Ratings BBB or higher are considered investment grade. Not rated securities do not necessarily indicate low credit quality, and may or may not be equivalent of investment grade. The table reflects Standard and Poor’s (“S&P”) ratings; percentages may include investments not rated by S&P but rated by Moody’s, or if unrated by Moody’s, by Fitch ratings, and then included in the closest equivalent S&P rating. Credit ratings are subject to change. The Fund itself has not been rated by an independent agency.

 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

      1 Year      5 Year      10 Year or
Since Inception
     Inception Date  

Class I3 (NAV)

     7.59      N/A        4.29      04/21/2017  

Class R (NAV)

     7.08      N/A        3.80      04/21/2017  

Class R4 (NAV)

     7.39      3.71      2.59      09/11/2000  

Bloomberg Barclays US Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Index (A)

     9.09      4.42      3.24         

(A) The Bloomberg Barclays US Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Index is a market value weighted index that tracks inflation protected securities issued by the U.S. Treasury.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Fund calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the Fund, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Any U.S. government guarantees of the securities held in this investment Fund pertain only to those securities and not the Fund or its yield. The values of bonds change in response to changes in economic conditions, interest rates, and the creditworthiness of individual issuers. The value of bonds and bond funds generally falls when interest rates rise, causing an investor to lose money upon sale or redemption. Market values of inflation-protected securities can be affected by changes in the market’s inflation expectations or changes in real rates of interest.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES - 8.9%  
Banks - 4.3%  

BAC Capital Trust XIV
3-Month LIBOR + 0.40%,
4.00% (A), 11/16/2020 (B)

    $394,000        $380,029  
Bank of America Corp.             

Fixed until 07/23/2030,
1.90% (A), 07/23/2031, MTN

    588,000        580,844  

4.18%, 11/25/2027, MTN

    508,000        581,287  

Fixed until 04/24/2037,
4.24% (A), 04/24/2038

    425,000        513,535  

BNP Paribas SA
Fixed until 09/30/2027,
1.90% (A), 09/30/2028 (C)

    363,000        361,403  

Citigroup, Inc.
4.65%, 07/23/2048

    747,000        968,266  

Credit Agricole SA
Fixed until 01/10/2028,
4.00% (A), 01/10/2033 (C)

    449,000        490,028  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Fixed until 05/13/2030,
2.96% (A), 05/13/2031

    278,000        296,056  
Natwest Group PLC             

Fixed until 08/28/2030,
3.03% (A), 11/28/2035

    200,000        193,984  

Fixed until 06/25/2023,
4.52% (A), 06/25/2024

    390,000        423,274  
    

 

 

 
       4,788,706  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 0.0% (D)  

Masco Corp.
2.00%, 10/01/2030

    39,000        38,963  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 0.1%  

Deutsche Bank AG
Fixed until 09/18/2023,
2.22% (A), 09/18/2024

    150,000        151,512  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 0.1%  

LYB International Finance III LLC
3.63%, 04/01/2051

    126,000        125,832  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 0.2%  

Smithfield Foods, Inc.
5.20%, 04/01/2029 (C)

    200,000        231,056  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 0.5%  

Athene Holding, Ltd.
3.50%, 01/15/2031

    126,000        127,058  

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.
3-Month LIBOR + 2.13%,
2.41% (A), 02/12/2067 (C)

    487,000        424,933  
    

 

 

 
       551,991  
    

 

 

 
Media - 0.1%  

Comcast Corp.
4.60%, 10/15/2038

    86,000        109,601  
    

 

 

 
Metals & Mining - 1.1%  

Anglo American Capital PLC
2.63%, 09/10/2030 (C)

    207,000        207,156  

AngloGold Ashanti Holdings PLC
3.75%, 10/01/2030

    200,000        211,979  

Newcrest Finance Pty, Ltd.
4.20%, 05/13/2050 (C)

    62,000        72,031  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Metals & Mining (continued)  

Newmont Corp.
2.25%, 10/01/2030

    $ 148,000        $ 152,655  
Steel Dynamics, Inc.             

3.25%, 01/15/2031

    50,000        54,027  

3.45%, 04/15/2030

    31,000        34,041  
Teck Resources, Ltd.             

3.90%, 07/15/2030

    82,000        85,988  

6.25%, 07/15/2041

    284,000        324,767  

Vale Overseas, Ltd.
3.75%, 07/08/2030

    49,000        51,596  
    

 

 

 
       1,194,240  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 0.1%  

WEC Energy Group, Inc.
3-Month LIBOR + 2.11%,
2.39% (A), 05/15/2067

    119,000        96,776  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 2.3%  
Apache Corp.             

4.25%, 01/15/2030

    140,000        123,725  

4.88%, 11/15/2027

    28,000        26,278  

BP Capital Markets America, Inc.
3.00%, 02/24/2050

    263,000        246,676  

Cenovus Energy, Inc.
4.25%, 04/15/2027

    166,000        168,998  

Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings LLC
3.70%, 11/15/2029

    45,000        47,016  

Enable Midstream Partners, LP
4.95%, 05/15/2028

    169,000        162,088  

Enbridge, Inc.
Fixed until 07/15/2027,
5.50% (A), 07/15/2077

    397,000        379,175  
Energy Transfer Operating, LP             

5.80%, 06/15/2038

    171,000        174,351  

Fixed until 02/15/2023 (B),
6.25% (A) (E)

    375,000        251,512  
Enterprise Products Operating LLC             

3.20%, 02/15/2052

    138,000        127,511  

Fixed until 08/16/2027,
5.25% (A), 08/16/2077

    132,000        124,654  

Kinder Morgan, Inc.
5.05%, 02/15/2046 (E)

    88,000        98,824  
MPLX, LP             

2.65%, 08/15/2030

    108,000        103,935  

4.25%, 12/01/2027

    187,000        207,311  

Fixed until 02/15/2023 (B),
6.88% (A)

    189,000        158,790  

Noble Energy, Inc.
3.85%, 01/15/2028

    62,000        70,848  

Valero Energy Corp.
2.15%, 09/15/2027

    98,000        93,600  
    

 

 

 
       2,565,292  
    

 

 

 
Transportation Infrastructure - 0.1%  

Penske Truck Leasing Co., LP / PTL Finance Corp.
3.35%, 11/01/2029 (C)

    118,000        125,946  
    

 

 

 

Total Corporate Debt Securities
(Cost $9,636,065)

 

     9,979,915  
  

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 9.2%  
Australia - 1.7%  

Australia Government Bond
0.75%, 11/21/2027 (F)

    AUD  2,300,000        $ 1,875,435  
    

 

 

 
Canada - 2.5%  

Canada Government Real Return Bond
4.25%, 12/01/2021

    CAD  3,586,901        2,824,614  
    

 

 

 
Italy - 0.8%  

Italy Buoni Poliennali del Tesoro
0.55%, 05/21/2026 (F)

    EUR  749,385        882,808  
    

 

 

 
New Zealand - 2.9%  

New Zealand Government Inflation-Linked Bond
2.00%, 09/20/2025 (F)

    NZD  3,900,000        3,233,303  
    

 

 

 
United Kingdom - 1.3%  

U.K. Gilt Inflation-Linked
0.13%, 03/22/2024 - 03/22/2044 (F)

    GBP  871,203        1,479,773  
    

 

 

 

Total Foreign Government Obligations
(Cost $9,646,847)

 

     10,295,933  
  

 

 

 
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITY - 0.5%  

Jackson Park Trust
Series 2019-LIC, Class A,
2.77%, 10/14/2039 (C)

    $500,000        524,576  
    

 

 

 

Total Mortgage-Backed Security
(Cost $496,059)

 

     524,576  
  

 

 

 
U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 81.2%  
U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities - 81.2%  
U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bond             

0.25%, 02/15/2050

    1,010,880        1,160,288  

0.63%, 02/15/2043

    50,868        61,474  

0.75%, 02/15/2042 - 02/15/2045

    3,599,162        4,468,929  

1.00%, 02/15/2046 - 02/15/2048

    4,503,547        6,009,731  

1.38%, 02/15/2044

    2,286,029        3,195,708  

1.75%, 01/15/2028

    2,561,736        3,088,393  

2.00%, 01/15/2026

    2,795,633        3,264,830  

2.13%, 02/15/2040 - 02/15/2041

    2,847,674        4,316,357  

2.38%, 01/15/2025 - 01/15/2027

    4,646,388        5,510,056  

2.50%, 01/15/2029

    1,053,005        1,359,940  

3.38%, 04/15/2032

    529,155        791,830  

3.63%, 04/15/2028

    763,254        1,034,641  

3.88%, 04/15/2029

    2,529,456        3,593,705  
     Principal      Value  
U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (continued)  
U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Note             

0.13%, 04/15/2021 - 01/15/2030

    $ 21,431,126        $ 22,217,568  

0.13%, 04/15/2025 (E)

    573,511        606,160  

0.25%, 01/15/2025

    2,962,629        3,139,615  

0.38%, 07/15/2023 - 07/15/2027

    11,426,844        12,256,706  

0.50%, 01/15/2028

    1,053,550        1,170,737  

0.63%, 04/15/2023 - 01/15/2026

    9,397,204        10,020,065  

0.75%, 07/15/2028

    1,035,360        1,180,823  

1.13%, 01/15/2021

    2,732,538        2,736,327  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Obligations
(Cost $82,779,897)

 

     91,183,883  
  

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT COMPANY - 0.0% (D)  
Money Market Fund - 0.0% (D)  

State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund,
0.03% (G)

    31,014        31,014  
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investment Company
(Cost $31,014)

 

     31,014  
  

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 0.6%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 0.6%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 0.09% (G)

    619,608        619,608  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $619,608)

 

     619,608  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $103,209,490)

 

     112,634,929  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (0.4)%

 

     (412,573
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $112,222,356  
    

 

 

 
 

 

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS:

 

 

Counterparty      Settlement
Date
     Currency
Purchased
     Currency
Sold
   Unrealized
Appreciation
   Unrealized
Depreciation

JPMS

         01/14/2021          USD        1,525,746          AUD        2,150,000      $ 13,904      $

JPMS

         01/14/2021          USD        2,364,466          CAD        3,110,000        29,222       

JPMS

         01/14/2021          USD        844,087          EUR        715,000        9,801       

JPMS

         01/14/2021          USD        1,448,220          GBP        1,114,000        4,177       

JPMS

         01/14/2021          USD        2,837,612          NZD        4,279,070        8,163       
                                   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

                                    $   65,267      $   —
                                   

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (H)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Corporate Debt Securities

   $      $ 9,979,915      $      $ 9,979,915  

Foreign Government Obligations

            10,295,933               10,295,933  

Mortgage-Backed Security

            524,576               524,576  

U.S. Government Obligations

            91,183,883               91,183,883  

Short-Term Investment Company

     31,014                      31,014  

Other Investment Company

     619,608                      619,608  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 650,622      $ 111,984,307      $      $ 112,634,929  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other Financial Instruments

 

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (I)

   $      $ 65,267      $      $ 65,267  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Other Financial Instruments

   $      $ 65,267      $      $ 65,267  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Floating or variable rate securities. The rates disclosed are as of October 31, 2020. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated within the description. Variable rate securities with a floor or ceiling feature are disclosed at the inherent rate, where applicable. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread, but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions; these securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in the description.
(B)    Perpetual maturity. The date displayed is the next call date.
(C)    Securities are exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Securities may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2020, the total value of 144A securities is $2,437,129, representing 2.2% of the Fund’s net assets.
(D)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.
(E)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $842,374, collateralized by cash collateral of $619,608 and non-cash collateral, such as U.S. government securities and irrevocable letters of credit, of $239,940. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(F)    Securities are exempt from registration under Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts from registration securities offered and sold outside the United States. Securities may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933. At October 31, 2020, the total value of Regulation S securities is $7,471,319, representing 6.7% of the Fund’s net assets.
(G)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2020.
(H)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.
(I)    Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

CURRENCY ABBREVIATIONS:

 

AUD    Australian Dollar
CAD    Canadian Dollar
EUR    Euro
GBP    Pound Sterling
NZD    New Zealand Dollar
USD    United States Dollar

COUNTERPARTY ABBREVIATION:

 

JPMS    JPMorgan Securities LLC

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

LIBOR    London Interbank Offered Rate
MTN    Medium Term Note

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

The fiscal year ended October 31, 2020 began with U.S. markets near all-time highs, though global trade tensions persisted, and manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Indexes (“PMIs”) softened. It was risk on for markets as equities led the way in total and risk-adjusted returns, followed by high yield, then investment grade. Treasuries retreated toward the end of 2019.

Worries around trade ceded to concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak early in 2020. Confidence dropped rapidly as the country grappled with a worsening outbreak that eventually led to widespread stay at home orders and the closure of nonessential businesses. Gross Domestic Product (“GDP”) and private investment contracted, and risk assets declined meaningfully. PMIs declined materially, and GDP eventually faced a historic decline. Equities led the way down with peak-to-trough losses of approximately one third, and high yield bonds posted double digit declines. U.S. Treasuries rallied aggressively as investors fled risk assets.

Markets rebounded in the second quarter, after aggressive monetary stimulus from the U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) and fiscal stimulus from the Federal Government gave markets the confidence that the worst may be over. The damage to the U.S. economy was historic with second quarter GDP declining by over 31%. Economic activity and the employment market improved materially by the end of the fiscal year, albeit both were still lower than they had been at the end of 2019.

Nonfarm payroll gains were a bright spot in October 2020, coming in higher than expected. Both the labor force and employment grew over the month, which led to meaningfully higher headline employment and labor force participation rates. Consumer confidence slightly retreated as an upbeat reading on present conditions was overshadowed by more muted expectations. Headline personal income which was propped up by government unemployment benefits that largely expired in July, advanced nonetheless in September, and spending growth accelerated.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica Intermediate Bond (Class R4) returned 5.49%. By comparison, its benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index, returned 6.19%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

Over the past year, the Fund remained overweight to spread-based assets relative to the benchmark, given the portfolio management team’s views on expected risk-adjusted returns of the assets. Portions of securitized credit tied to commercial real estate were negatively affected by changes to the economy due to COVID-19, and commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”) and other portions of the structured market detracted from returns in the period, though, in most cases, we continue to believe they offer attractive investment opportunities given their robust structural protections and an improving economic backdrop.

Within investment grade corporate credit, financials were preferred over industrials due to strong capital positions and lower expected event risk. During the period, portfolio managers became more biased toward intermediate-dated credit given the steeper credit curves compared to short-dated corporate credit.

During the one-year period, relative performance for the portfolio was driven by the overweight to spread-based assets. Carry contributed positively to relative returns but was offset by negative contributions from spread factors. Risk-based assets rallied during the second and third quarters, but not enough to offset losses during the first quarter. Yield curve positioning was also a detractor as Treasury rates moved lower.

At an asset class level, the portfolio’s allocation to longer duration Treasury securities compared to the benchmark’s Treasury holdings contributed positively to relative returns, as did the portfolio’s underweight allocation to agency residential mortgage-backed securities (“RMBS”). These positives were partially offset by the portfolio’s allocation to shorter duration CMBS and Asset Backed Securities.

Security selection within investment grade corporate credit detracted from returns. Within investment grade corporate credit, an overweight allocation to communications and security selection in consumer non-cyclicals and capital goods contributed positively to relative returns. Security selection in transportation and overweight allocations to energy and REITs detracted.

Bradley D. Doyle, CFA

Tyler A. Knight, CFA

Doug Weih, CFA

Brian W. Westhoff, CFA

Sivakumar N. Rajan

Co-Portfolio Managers

Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC

 

 

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Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Corporate Debt Securities

     36.7

U.S. Government Obligations

     21.1  

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

     19.7  

Commercial Paper

     13.5  

Mortgage-Backed Securities

     10.4  

Asset-Backed Securities

     6.9  

Short-Term U.S. Government Obligations

     3.3  

Repurchase Agreement

     2.0  

Foreign Government Obligations

     1.4  

Other Investment Company

     0.8  

Municipal Government Obligations

     0.7  

Preferred Stocks

     0.1  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (16.6

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
Fund Characteristics    Years  

Average Maturity §

     7.99  

Duration †

     6.06  

 

Credit Quality ‡    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Government and Agency Securities

     44.1

AAA

     14.5  

AA

     4.2  

A

     11.1  

BBB

     24.4  

BB

     3.3  

B

     0.2  

CCC and Below

     0.2  

Not Rated

     14.6  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (16.6

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

§

Average Maturity is computed by weighting the maturity of each security in the Fund by the market value of the security, then averaging these weighted figures.

 

Duration is a time measure of a bond’s interest rate sensitivity, based on the weighted average of the time periods over which a bond’s cash flows accrue to the bondholder.

 

Credit quality represents a percentage of net assets at the end of the reporting period. Ratings BBB or higher are considered investment grade. Not rated securities do not necessarily indicate low credit quality, and may or may not be equivalent of investment grade. The table reflects Standard and Poor’s (“S&P”) ratings; percentages may include investments not rated by S&P but rated by Moody’s, or if unrated by Moody’s, by Fitch ratings, and then included in the closest equivalent S&P rating. Credit ratings are subject to change. The Fund itself has not been rated by an independent agency.

 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Year or
Since Inception
       Inception Date  

Class I2 (NAV)

       5.74        N/A          4.82        03/24/2017  

Class I3 (NAV)

       5.83        N/A          4.80        03/24/2017  

Class R (NAV)

       5.29        N/A          4.28        03/24/2017  

Class R4 (NAV)

       5.49        4.00        3.72        09/11/2000  

Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index (A)

       6.19        4.08        3.55           

(A) The Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index measures investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bonds, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, as well as both mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or Life of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Any U.S. government guarantees of the securities held in the Fund pertain only to those securities and not the Fund or its yield. The values of bonds change in response to changes in economic conditions, interest rates, and the creditworthiness of individual issuers. The value of bonds and bond funds generally falls when interest rates rise, causing an investor to lose money upon sale or redemption.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES - 6.9%  

BlueMountain CLO, Ltd.
Series 2015-2A, Class A1R,
3-Month LIBOR + 0.93%,
1.15% (A), 07/18/2027 (B)

    $6,990,194        $6,921,760  

BXG Receivables Note Trust
Series 2015-A, Class A,
2.88%, 05/02/2030 (B)

    722,214        722,751  

CIFC Funding, Ltd.
Series 2013-2A, Class A1LR,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.21%,
1.43% (A), 10/18/2030 (B)

    11,780,000        11,699,837  

Hilton Grand Vacations Trust
Series 2017-AA, Class A,
2.66%, 12/26/2028 (B)

    642,777        657,140  

ICG CLO, Ltd.
Series 2014-1A, Class A1R,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.22%,
1.44% (A), 01/20/2030 (B)

    2,743,714        2,700,372  

JG Wentworth XXI LLC
Series 2010-2A, Class A,
4.07%, 01/15/2048 (B)

    604,993        638,711  

JG Wentworth XXII LLC
Series 2010-3A, Class A,
3.82%, 12/15/2048 (B)

    878,000        919,778  

JGWPT XXVIII LLC
Series 2013-1A, Class A,
3.22%, 04/15/2067 (B)

    1,152,593        1,243,358  

Laurel Road Prime Student Loan Trust
Series 2018-B, Class A2FX,
3.54%, 05/26/2043 (B)

    2,095,245        2,146,277  

Mill City Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2016-1, Class A1,
2.50% (A), 04/25/2057 (B)

    546,389        552,110  
MVW Owner Trust             

Series 2014-1A, Class A,
2.25%, 09/22/2031 (B)

    453,847        454,791  

Series 2016-1A, Class A,
2.25%, 12/20/2033 (B)

    1,822,226        1,826,205  

Series 2019-1A, Class A,
2.89%, 11/20/2036 (B)

    999,409        1,025,969  

New Residential Advance Receivables Trust
Series 2020-T1, Class AT1,
1.43%, 08/15/2053 (B)

    11,450,000        11,460,879  
NRZ Advance Receivables Trust             

Series 2020-T2, Class AT2,

    

1.48%, 09/15/2053 (B)

    10,770,000        10,787,985  

Series 2020-T3, Class AT3,

    

1.32%, 10/15/2052 (B)

    1,240,000        1,241,111  

Octagon Investment Partners 33, Ltd.
Series 2017-1A, Class A1,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.19%,
1.41% (A), 01/20/2031 (B)

    3,600,000        3,557,416  

Ocwen Master Advance Receivables Trust
Series 2020-T1, Class AT1,
1.28%, 08/15/2052 (B)

    5,918,000        5,936,798  
     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  
Orange Lake Timeshare Trust             

Series 2015-AA, Class A,
2.88%, 09/08/2027 (B)

    $ 520,053        $ 524,311  

Series 2018-A, Class A,
3.10%, 11/08/2030 (B)

    1,824,825        1,866,839  

Series 2018-A, Class B,
3.35%, 11/08/2030 (B)

    1,493,026        1,516,212  

Series 2019-A, Class A,
3.06%, 04/09/2038 (B)

    1,062,461        1,091,424  

Palmer Square CLO, Ltd.
Series 2015-2A, Class A1R2,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.10%,
1.32% (A), 07/20/2030 (B)

    6,450,000        6,364,060  

RAAC Trust
Series 2007-RP4, Class A,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.35%,
0.50% (A), 11/25/2046 (B)

    621,952        586,081  

Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC
Series 2016-2A, Class A,
2.33%, 07/20/2033 (B)

    578,491        580,954  

SolarCity LMC LLC
Series 2014-2, Class A,
4.02%, 07/20/2044 (B)

    1,839,177        1,854,682  
Towd Point Mortgage Trust             

Series 2015-4, Class A1B,
2.75% (A), 04/25/2055 (B)

    295,371        296,980  

Series 2015-5, Class A1B,
2.75% (A), 05/25/2055 (B)

    1,944,269        1,960,475  

Series 2015-6, Class A1B,
2.75% (A), 04/25/2055 (B)

    1,489,800        1,514,661  

Series 2016-2, Class A1A,
2.75% (A), 08/25/2055 (B)

    1,741,633        1,783,500  

Series 2016-3, Class A1,
2.25% (A), 04/25/2056 (B)

    2,722,706        2,754,693  

Series 2016-4, Class A1,
2.25% (A), 07/25/2056 (B)

    2,225,523        2,260,748  

Series 2017-1, Class A1,
2.75% (A), 10/25/2056 (B)

    2,751,151        2,819,831  

Series 2017-2, Class A1,
2.75% (A), 04/25/2057 (B)

    3,285,215        3,372,937  

Series 2017-3, Class A1,
2.75% (A), 07/25/2057 (B)

    1,009,453        1,038,659  

Series 2018-1, Class A1,
3.00% (A), 01/25/2058 (B)

    9,189,919        9,590,344  

Series 2020-4, Class A1,
1.75%, 10/25/2060 (B)

    3,994,000        4,066,160  

VB-S1 Issuer LLC
Series 2018-1A, Class C,
3.41%, 02/15/2048 (B)

    3,945,000        4,048,112  

VSE VOI Mortgage LLC
Series 2016-A, Class A,
2.54%, 07/20/2033 (B)

    2,368,879        2,382,475  

Welk Resorts LLC
Series 2017-AA, Class A,
2.82%, 06/15/2033 (B)

    3,347,655        3,386,962  

Wellfleet CLO, Ltd.
Series 2016-2A, Class A1R,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.14%,
1.36% (A), 10/20/2028 (B)

    7,991,408        7,928,676  
    

 

 

 

Total Asset-Backed Securities
(Cost $127,059,780)

 

     128,083,024  
  

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES - 36.7%  
Aerospace & Defense - 0.7%  

BAE Systems PLC
3.40%, 04/15/2030 (B)

    $ 2,003,000        $ 2,228,087  
Boeing Co.             

3.50%, 03/01/2039

    2,225,000        2,015,039  

5.15%, 05/01/2030

    3,665,000        4,050,306  

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.
3.84%, 05/01/2025 (B)

    1,592,000        1,751,744  

L3 Harris Technologies, Inc.
2.90%, 12/15/2029

    2,149,000        2,345,324  
    

 

 

 
       12,390,500  
    

 

 

 
Airlines - 0.6%  

American Airlines Pass-Through Trust
3.20%, 12/15/2029

    186        172  

Delta Air Lines Pass-Through Trust
6.82%, 02/10/2024

    2,692,057        2,732,130  

JetBlue Pass-Through Trust
2.75%, 11/15/2033

    4,325,607        4,213,366  

Southwest Airlines Co. Pass-Through Trust
6.15%, 02/01/2024

    136,102        140,600  

United Airlines Pass-Through Trust
3.75%, 03/03/2028

    2,603,117        2,517,097  

US Airways Pass-Through Trust
5.38%, 05/15/2023

    1,951,176        1,657,056  
    

 

 

 
       11,260,421  
    

 

 

 
Auto Components - 0.1%  

BorgWarner, Inc.
3.38%, 03/15/2025 (C)

    2,046,000        2,230,647  
    

 

 

 
Automobiles - 0.2%  
General Motors Co.             

4.88%, 10/02/2023

    2,058,000        2,245,904  

6.25%, 10/02/2043

    811,000        997,570  
    

 

 

 
       3,243,474  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 5.5%  
Bank of America Corp.             

Fixed until 02/13/2030,
2.50% (A), 02/13/2031, MTN

    8,921,000        9,233,257  

Fixed until 06/19/2040,
2.68% (A), 06/19/2041, MTN

    2,845,000        2,872,425  

Fixed until 12/20/2027,
3.42% (A), 12/20/2028

    4,142,000        4,601,431  

Barclays Bank PLC
10.18%, 06/12/2021 (B)

    6,042,000        6,362,429  

Barclays PLC
5.20%, 05/12/2026

    1,652,000        1,856,303  

CIT Group, Inc.
4.13%, 03/09/2021

    555,000        558,469  

Citigroup, Inc.
Fixed until 10/27/2027,
3.52% (A), 10/27/2028

    7,839,000        8,709,658  

Commerzbank AG
8.13%, 09/19/2023 (B)

    5,316,000        6,102,291  

Credit Agricole SA
3.25%, 01/14/2030 (B)

    4,080,000        4,356,535  

Danske Bank A/S
Fixed until 12/20/2024,
3.24% (A), 12/20/2025 (B)

    4,622,000        4,898,960  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Banks (continued)  

Discover Bank
3.45%, 07/27/2026

    $ 4,042,000        $ 4,439,094  

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA
5.02%, 06/26/2024 (B)

    2,945,000        3,107,999  
JPMorgan Chase & Co.             

Fixed until 05/13/2030,
2.96% (A), 05/13/2031

    5,622,000        5,987,136  

Fixed until 04/22/2040,
3.11% (A), 04/22/2041

    3,970,000        4,250,620  

4.13%, 12/15/2026

    4,481,000        5,192,507  
Lloyds Banking Group PLC             

Fixed until 11/07/2022,
2.91% (A), 11/07/2023

    2,121,000        2,206,158  

Fixed until 07/09/2024,
3.87% (A), 07/09/2025

    2,481,000        2,706,114  

Macquarie Bank, Ltd.
3.62%, 06/03/2030 (B)

    5,003,000        5,258,862  

Natwest Group PLC
Fixed until 08/28/2030,
3.03% (A), 11/28/2035

    2,959,000        2,869,993  

Santander UK Group Holdings PLC
5.63%, 09/15/2045 (B)

    2,250,000        2,841,001  

UniCredit SpA
Fixed until 09/22/2025,
2.57% (A), 09/22/2026 (B)

    5,485,000        5,436,241  
Wells Fargo & Co.             

4.10%, 06/03/2026, MTN

    6,475,000        7,324,035  

Fixed until 06/15/2024 (D),
5.90% (A)

    2,083,000        2,101,161  
    

 

 

 
       103,272,679  
    

 

 

 
Beverages - 0.8%  
Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc.             

4.15%, 01/23/2025

    842,000        955,046  

4.44%, 10/06/2048

    2,483,000        2,887,218  

4.75%, 01/23/2029

    2,909,000        3,522,872  
Constellation Brands, Inc.             

3.15%, 08/01/2029

    1,485,000        1,626,493  

3.70%, 12/06/2026

    1,061,000        1,209,048  

Keurig Dr. Pepper, Inc.
3.20%, 05/01/2030

    2,703,000        3,014,914  

Pernod Ricard SA
4.45%, 01/15/2022 (B)

    2,330,000        2,438,899  
    

 

 

 
       15,654,490  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 0.5%  
AbbVie, Inc.             

3.20%, 05/14/2026

    1,317,000        1,454,546  

4.05%, 11/21/2039 (B)

    1,787,000        2,049,247  

Amgen, Inc.
2.20%, 02/21/2027

    2,816,000        2,958,322  

Biogen, Inc.
2.25%, 05/01/2030

    1,859,000        1,873,305  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.
4.15%, 03/01/2047

    895,000        1,058,971  
    

 

 

 
       9,394,391  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 0.1%  

Carrier Global Corp.
2.72%, 02/15/2030 (B)

    2,471,000        2,579,027  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Capital Markets - 2.1%  

Credit Suisse Group Funding Guernsey, Ltd.
3.75%, 03/26/2025

    $ 3,730,000        $ 4,127,111  

Deutsche Bank AG
Fixed until 09/18/2030,
3.55% (A), 09/18/2031

    2,673,000        2,716,952  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
6.75%, 10/01/2037

    3,440,000        5,011,968  

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.
1.85%, 09/15/2032

    3,885,000        3,853,487  

Lazard Group LLC
4.50%, 09/19/2028

    4,899,000        5,649,549  
Morgan Stanley             

Fixed until 01/22/2030,
2.70% (A), 01/22/2031, MTN

    3,503,000        3,733,386  

3.70%, 10/23/2024, MTN

    4,716,000        5,240,861  

5.00%, 11/24/2025

    2,327,000        2,742,785  

UBS AG
7.63%, 08/17/2022

    4,959,000        5,522,393  
    

 

 

 
       38,598,492  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 0.4%  

Nutrition & Biosciences, Inc.
2.30%, 11/01/2030 (B)

    2,787,000        2,802,657  

Syngenta Finance NV
3.93%, 04/23/2021 (B)

    3,870,000        3,919,657  
    

 

 

 
       6,722,314  
    

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.6%  

Ashtead Capital, Inc.
4.25%, 11/01/2029 (B)

    1,623,000        1,732,146  
ERAC USA Finance LLC             

2.70%, 11/01/2023 (B)

    3,323,000        3,487,363  

3.85%, 11/15/2024 (B)

    2,280,000        2,503,258  

Waste Connections, Inc.
2.60%, 02/01/2030

    2,470,000        2,629,486  
    

 

 

 
       10,352,253  
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment - 0.2%  

Nokia OYJ
3.38%, 06/12/2022

    3,636,000        3,713,265  
    

 

 

 
Construction & Engineering - 1.1%  

Quanta Services, Inc.
2.90%, 10/01/2030

    2,099,000        2,190,807  
SBA Tower Trust             

2.84%, 01/15/2050 (B)

    9,589,000        10,159,307  

3.17%, 04/09/2047 (B)

    3,423,000        3,462,240  

3.45%, 03/15/2048 (B)

    4,919,000        5,237,864  
    

 

 

 
       21,050,218  
    

 

 

 
Construction Materials - 0.4%  

CRH America Finance, Inc.
4.50%, 04/04/2048 (B)

    2,162,000        2,519,239  

LafargeHolcim Finance LLC
4.75%, 09/22/2046 (B)

    4,153,000        4,910,512  
    

 

 

 
       7,429,751  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 0.4%  

Ally Financial, Inc.
3.88%, 05/21/2024

    2,337,000        2,513,325  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Consumer Finance (continued)  

American Express Co.
4.05%, 12/03/2042

    $ 1,567,000        $ 1,947,528  

BMW US Capital LLC
2.80%, 04/11/2026 (B)

    3,613,000        3,889,913  
    

 

 

 
       8,350,766  
    

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging - 0.0% (E)  

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC / Reynolds Group Issuer Lu
5.13%, 07/15/2023 (B) (F)

    174,000        176,175  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Consumer Services - 0.0% (E)  

President & Fellows of Harvard College
3.62%, 10/01/2037

    491,000        574,346  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 0.7%  
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap
Global Aviation Trust
            

4.50%, 09/15/2023

    2,876,000        2,986,743  

6.50%, 07/15/2025

    736,000        810,888  

Aviation Capital Group LLC
5.50%, 12/15/2024 (B)

    5,865,000        6,106,635  

Element Fleet Management Corp.
3.85%, 06/15/2025 (B)

    2,390,000        2,542,605  
    

 

 

 
       12,446,871  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 1.1%  

Hughes Satellite Systems Corp.
7.63%, 06/15/2021

    2,295,000        2,358,113  

Level 3 Financing, Inc.
3.40%, 03/01/2027 (B)

    2,673,000        2,859,495  

Sprint Capital Corp.
6.88%, 11/15/2028

    822,000        1,039,830  
Verizon Communications, Inc.             

1.68%, 10/30/2030 (B)

    6,559,000        6,480,288  

2.99%, 10/30/2056 (B)

    7,743,000        7,842,754  
    

 

 

 
       20,580,480  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 1.8%  

Appalachian Power Co.
3.40%, 06/01/2025

    3,399,000        3,721,679  

Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co.
5.95%, 12/15/2036

    345,000        429,695  

DTE Electric Co.
4.30%, 07/01/2044

    4,094,000        5,046,420  

Duke Energy Corp.
3.75%, 04/15/2024 - 09/01/2046

    9,107,000        10,185,287  

Duke Energy Progress LLC
3.60%, 09/15/2047

    1,530,000        1,755,062  

Entergy Arkansas LLC
3.70%, 06/01/2024

    838,000        918,364  
Oncor Electric Delivery Co. LLC             

4.10%, 06/01/2022

    2,542,000        2,662,323  

5.30%, 06/01/2042

    397,000        553,771  

Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
2.50%, 02/01/2031

    2,745,000        2,595,289  
PacifiCorp             

3.60%, 04/01/2024

    3,188,000        3,482,628  

5.75%, 04/01/2037

    301,000        417,232  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Electric Utilities (continued)  

Public Service Electric & Gas Co.
3.00%, 05/15/2025, MTN

    $ 1,628,000        $ 1,783,763  
    

 

 

 
       33,551,513  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.5%  

Amphenol Corp.
2.80%, 02/15/2030

    2,790,000        3,045,659  

Arrow Electronics, Inc.
3.88%, 01/12/2028

    2,026,000        2,253,244  

Keysight Technologies, Inc.
4.60%, 04/06/2027

    3,039,000        3,541,825  
    

 

 

 
       8,840,728  
    

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services - 0.2%  

Schlumberger Holdings Corp.
3.90%, 05/17/2028 (B)

    3,648,000        3,901,062  

Schlumberger Investment SA
3.65%, 12/01/2023

    629,000        676,736  
    

 

 

 
       4,577,798  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 1.9%  

Agree, LP
2.90%, 10/01/2030

    1,359,000        1,397,428  

American Tower Trust #1
3.65%, 03/15/2048 (B)

    2,000,000        2,199,627  

Corporate Office Properties, LP
2.25%, 03/15/2026

    1,319,000        1,334,553  

CyrusOne, LP / CyrusOne Finance Corp.
2.90%, 11/15/2024

    2,578,000        2,735,310  

Equinix, Inc.
5.38%, 05/15/2027

    2,855,000        3,112,419  

Federal Realty Investment Trust
1.25%, 02/15/2026

    2,448,000        2,441,180  

Healthcare Trust of America Holdings, LP
3.10%, 02/15/2030

    2,441,000        2,603,286  

Healthpeak Properties, Inc.
3.50%, 07/15/2029

    2,242,000        2,486,586  

Highwoods Realty, LP
3.05%, 02/15/2030

    3,133,000        3,225,076  

Life Storage, LP
4.00%, 06/15/2029

    2,326,000        2,635,140  

Mid-America Apartments, LP
1.70%, 02/15/2031

    1,633,000        1,583,084  

National Retail Properties, Inc.
2.50%, 04/15/2030

    2,703,000        2,678,707  

Realty Income Corp.
3.25%, 01/15/2031

    1,317,000        1,440,604  

Weyerhaeuser Co.
4.00%, 04/15/2030

    3,090,000        3,585,649  

WP Carey, Inc.
2.40%, 02/01/2031

    1,069,000        1,055,371  
    

 

 

 
       34,514,020  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 0.5%  

Sysco Corp.
3.30%, 07/15/2026

    3,329,000        3,630,040  

Walmart, Inc.
3.63%, 12/15/2047

    4,540,000        5,537,180  
    

 

 

 
       9,167,220  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Food Products - 0.2%  

Campbell Soup Co.
2.38%, 04/24/2030

    $ 3,596,000        $ 3,712,031  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.8%  

Abbott Laboratories
1.40%, 06/30/2030

    1,391,000        1,387,758  

Alcon Finance Corp.
2.75%, 09/23/2026 (B)

    1,862,000        2,017,347  

Boston Scientific Corp.
4.70%, 03/01/2049

    2,810,000        3,636,294  

Danaher Corp.
2.60%, 10/01/2050

    2,590,000        2,575,575  

DENTSPLY SIRONA, Inc.
3.25%, 06/01/2030

    2,900,000        3,144,742  

Smith & Nephew PLC
2.03%, 10/14/2030

    2,672,000        2,658,129  
    

 

 

 
       15,419,845  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 1.5%  

Anthem, Inc.
2.25%, 05/15/2030

    2,615,000        2,687,325  

Centene Corp.
3.38%, 02/15/2030

    2,847,000        2,957,321  

Cigna Corp.
2.40%, 03/15/2030

    2,542,000        2,637,029  
CVS Health Corp.             

2.70%, 08/21/2040

    1,949,000        1,860,715  

3.75%, 04/01/2030

    3,846,000        4,360,834  
HCA, Inc.             

4.13%, 06/15/2029

    1,049,000        1,190,421  

5.25%, 04/15/2025

    1,007,000        1,166,355  

Health Care Service Corp.
2.20%, 06/01/2030 (B)

    2,951,000        3,015,549  

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.
4.20%, 06/30/2029

    4,194,000        4,941,215  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
2.00%, 05/15/2030

    2,395,000        2,492,230  
    

 

 

 
       27,308,994  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 0.2%  

D.R. Horton, Inc.
4.38%, 09/15/2022

    3,547,000        3,758,940  
    

 

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates - 0.2%  

Carlisle Cos., Inc.
3.75%, 12/01/2027

    2,099,000        2,359,555  

General Electric Co.
6.88%, 01/10/2039, MTN

    1,563,000        2,069,786  
    

 

 

 
       4,429,341  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 1.4%  
American International Group, Inc.             

4.20%, 04/01/2028

    2,783,000        3,239,973  

4.25%, 03/15/2029

    2,220,000        2,621,412  

CNA Financial Corp.
3.90%, 05/01/2029

    2,494,000        2,832,422  

Markel Corp.
3.35%, 09/17/2029

    4,808,000        5,278,133  

Pacific LifeCorp
3.35%, 09/15/2050 (B)

    1,495,000        1,529,961  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Insurance (continued)  

Prudential Financial, Inc.
Fixed until 07/01/2030,
3.70% (A), 10/01/2050 (C)

    $ 4,336,000        $ 4,433,560  

Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.
3.90%, 05/15/2029

    5,272,000        6,000,516  
    

 

 

 
       25,935,977  
    

 

 

 
Interactive Media & Services - 0.7%  

Alphabet, Inc.
1.10%, 08/15/2030

    3,033,000        2,963,262  

Baidu, Inc.
4.38%, 05/14/2024

    5,327,000        5,840,310  

Tencent Holdings, Ltd.
3.28%, 04/11/2024 (B)

    3,690,000        3,921,604  
    

 

 

 
       12,725,176  
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 0.1%  

Expedia Group, Inc.
3.80%, 02/15/2028

    2,325,000        2,336,940  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 0.3%  

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.
3.75%, 05/21/2029

    1,699,000        1,957,822  

Fiserv, Inc.
3.50%, 07/01/2029

    3,077,000        3,454,209  
    

 

 

 
       5,412,031  
    

 

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.1%  

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
5.30%, 02/01/2044

    1,528,000        2,148,210  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 0.1%  

Xylem, Inc.
1.95%, 01/30/2028

    1,786,000        1,845,422  
    

 

 

 
Media - 0.7%  

Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital
4.80%, 03/01/2050

    2,022,000        2,303,461  

Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
5.13%, 08/15/2027 (B)

    2,020,000        1,959,400  

NBCUniversal Enterprise, Inc.
5.25%, 03/19/2021 (B) (D)

    2,806,000        2,841,075  

NBCUniversal Media LLC
4.45%, 01/15/2043

    3,081,000        3,892,856  

ViacomCBS, Inc.
4.20%, 05/19/2032

    1,651,000        1,899,504  
    

 

 

 
       12,896,296  
    

 

 

 
Metals & Mining - 0.3%  
Anglo American Capital PLC             

4.00%, 09/11/2027 (B)

    3,796,000        4,197,902  

4.75%, 04/10/2027 (B)

    905,000        1,040,947  

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.
3.88%, 03/15/2023

    1,125,000        1,162,125  
    

 

 

 
       6,400,974  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 0.3%  

Black Hills Corp.
4.25%, 11/30/2023

    2,683,000        2,930,488  
CMS Energy Corp.             

3.88%, 03/01/2024

    407,000        443,198  

4.88%, 03/01/2044

    547,000        704,451  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Multi-Utilities (continued)  

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.
2.65%, 11/15/2022

    $ 1,171,000        $ 1,222,861  
    

 

 

 
       5,300,998  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 2.6%  

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP
3.40%, 02/15/2031

    1,754,000        1,686,736  

BP Capital Markets PLC
3.12%, 05/04/2026

    5,007,000        5,442,411  

CNOOC Petroleum North America ULC
5.88%, 03/10/2035

    110,000        152,498  
Energy Transfer Operating, LP             

4.90%, 02/01/2024

    1,606,000        1,716,941  

5.15%, 03/15/2045

    936,000        870,216  

5.95%, 10/01/2043

    725,000        728,792  

7.60%, 02/01/2024

    2,269,000        2,574,111  

Enterprise Products Operating LLC
4.25%, 02/15/2048

    5,576,000        5,984,451  

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, LP
4.15%, 02/01/2024

    3,919,000        4,254,279  

Noble Energy, Inc.
3.25%, 10/15/2029

    2,295,000        2,539,442  

Occidental Petroleum Corp.
5.55%, 03/15/2026

    6,303,000        5,483,610  
Petroleos Mexicanos             

6.84%, 01/23/2030

    4,604,000        4,115,976  

6.88%, 08/04/2026

    2,785,000        2,673,321  

7.69%, 01/23/2050

    641,000        532,626  

Plains All American Pipeline, LP / PAA Finance Corp.
3.55%, 12/15/2029

    1,738,000        1,666,577  

Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC
4.20%, 03/15/2028

    1,621,000        1,759,873  
Shell International Finance BV             

2.50%, 09/12/2026

    2,894,000        3,141,303  

3.75%, 09/12/2046

    1,603,000        1,761,262  
Williams Cos., Inc.             

5.40%, 03/04/2044

    614,000        672,318  

7.88%, 09/01/2021

    601,000        636,860  
    

 

 

 
       48,393,603  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 1.1%  
AstraZeneca PLC             

4.00%, 01/17/2029

    1,224,000        1,461,138  

4.38%, 08/17/2048

    1,339,000        1,744,774  

Bayer US Finance II LLC
4.38%, 12/15/2028 (B)

    2,430,000        2,801,888  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.
3.20%, 06/15/2026

    1,443,000        1,615,273  

Merck & Co., Inc.
3.40%, 03/07/2029

    1,699,000        1,962,172  

Royalty Pharma PLC
2.20%, 09/02/2030 (B)

    3,000,000        2,952,735  

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
5.00%, 11/26/2028

    3,325,000        4,100,423  

Upjohn, Inc.
2.30%, 06/22/2027 (B)

    1,396,000        1,443,998  

Zoetis, Inc.
2.00%, 05/15/2030

    1,822,000        1,867,817  
    

 

 

 
       19,950,218  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Professional Services - 0.3%  

Equifax, Inc.
2.60%, 12/01/2024

    $ 2,246,000        $ 2,389,971  

Experian Finance PLC
2.75%, 03/08/2030 (B) (C)

    2,782,000        2,989,038  
    

 

 

 
       5,379,009  
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - 0.6%  
Avolon Holdings Funding, Ltd.             

4.38%, 05/01/2026 (B)

    5,789,000        5,614,736  

5.50%, 01/15/2026 (B)

    1,741,000        1,778,331  

CSX Corp.
3.80%, 11/01/2046 - 04/15/2050

    3,489,000        4,026,695  
    

 

 

 
       11,419,762  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 1.7%  

Intel Corp.
2.88%, 05/11/2024

    1,960,000        2,105,230  

KLA Corp.
3.30%, 03/01/2050

    2,434,000        2,556,563  
Lam Research Corp.             

1.90%, 06/15/2030

    2,076,000        2,135,155  

3.75%, 03/15/2026

    1,944,000        2,232,181  

Micron Technology, Inc.
2.50%, 04/24/2023

    1,410,000        1,467,429  

NVIDIA Corp.
2.85%, 04/01/2030

    2,695,000        2,986,266  

NXP BV / NXP Funding LLC / NXP USA, Inc.
3.40%, 05/01/2030 (B)

    1,277,000        1,402,513  

QUALCOMM, Inc.
3.25%, 05/20/2027 - 05/20/2050

    4,144,000        4,592,479  

Sensata Technologies, Inc., Co.
4.38%, 02/15/2030 (B)

    2,585,000        2,701,325  

TSMC Global, Ltd.
1.38%, 09/28/2030 (B)

    6,766,000        6,613,265  

Xilinx, Inc.
2.38%, 06/01/2030

    2,775,000        2,831,626  
    

 

 

 
       31,624,032  
    

 

 

 
Software - 0.6%  

Adobe, Inc.
2.15%, 02/01/2027

    2,565,000        2,731,495  

Infor, Inc.
1.75%, 07/15/2025 (B)

    2,869,000        2,950,121  

Intuit, Inc.
1.35%, 07/15/2027

    1,953,000        1,966,976  

Microsoft Corp.
3.30%, 02/06/2027

    2,908,000        3,303,681  
    

 

 

 
       10,952,273  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 0.9%  
Apple, Inc.             

2.65%, 05/11/2050

    2,086,000        2,104,180  

2.85%, 02/23/2023

    1,411,000        1,486,079  

Dell International LLC / EMC Corp.
6.02%, 06/15/2026 (B)

    2,344,000        2,778,684  

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.
4.45%, 10/02/2023

    2,674,000        2,951,855  

Seagate HDD Cayman
4.13%, 01/15/2031 (B)

    488,000        525,948  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals (continued)  

Western Digital Corp.
4.75%, 02/15/2026

    $ 5,945,000        $ 6,403,062  
    

 

 

 
       16,249,808  
    

 

 

 
Tobacco - 0.5%  

Altria Group, Inc.
3.40%, 05/06/2030

    2,434,000        2,644,598  
BAT Capital Corp.             

2.26%, 03/25/2028

    4,811,000        4,796,650  

4.91%, 04/02/2030

    2,324,000        2,708,779  
    

 

 

 
       10,150,027  
    

 

 

 
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 1.1%  
America Movil SAB de CV             

3.13%, 07/16/2022

    2,675,000        2,770,189  

4.38%, 07/16/2042

    2,100,000        2,522,136  
Crown Castle Towers LLC             

3.22%, 05/15/2042 (B)

    3,550,000        3,586,693  

3.72%, 07/15/2043 (B)

    3,233,000        3,389,565  
Sprint Corp.             

7.25%, 09/15/2021

    1,520,000        1,583,202  

7.88%, 09/15/2023

    1,290,000        1,470,600  

T-Mobile USA, Inc.
3.88%, 04/15/2030 (B)

    3,813,000        4,283,372  
    

 

 

 
       19,605,757  
    

 

 

 

Total Corporate Debt Securities
(Cost $642,606,756)

 

     684,027,503  
  

 

 

 
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 1.4%  
Brazil - 0.1%  

Brazil Government International Bond
4.25%, 01/07/2025

    1,440,000        1,566,000  
    

 

 

 
Chile - 0.1%  

Chile Government International Bond
3.50%, 01/25/2050

    2,200,000        2,422,772  
    

 

 

 
Colombia - 0.3%  
Colombia Government International Bond             

4.00%, 02/26/2024

    810,000        862,974  

4.50%, 01/28/2026 (C)

    3,650,000        4,042,412  
    

 

 

 
       4,905,386  
    

 

 

 
Indonesia - 0.3%  
Indonesia Government International Bond             

4.75%, 01/08/2026 (B)

    4,060,000        4,694,213  

5.38%, 10/17/2023 (B)

    900,000        1,013,381  
    

 

 

 
       5,707,594  
    

 

 

 
Mexico - 0.2%  

Mexico Government International Bond
3.75%, 01/11/2028

    3,987,000        4,314,412  
    

 

 

 
Panama - 0.1%  

Panama Government International Bond
3.88%, 03/17/2028

    1,335,000        1,511,901  
    

 

 

 
Peru - 0.1%  

Peru Government International Bond
7.35%, 07/21/2025

    1,010,000        1,290,285  
    

 

 

 
Poland - 0.0% (E)  

Republic of Poland Government International Bond
3.00%, 03/17/2023

    500,000        529,893  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Qatar - 0.1%  

Qatar Government International Bond
3.88%, 04/23/2023 (B)

    $ 913,000        $ 979,193  
    

 

 

 
Saudi Arabia - 0.1%  

Saudi Government International Bond
2.38%, 10/26/2021 (B)

    2,547,000        2,584,899  
    

 

 

 

Total Foreign Government Obligations
(Cost $23,871,076)

 

     25,812,335  
  

 

 

 
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 10.4%  
Alternative Loan Trust             

Series 2005-36, Class 2A1A,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.31%,
0.46% (A), 08/25/2035

    499,777        436,088  

Series 2005-50CB, Class 1A1,

    

5.50%, 11/25/2035

    813,369        780,849  

Series 2005-51, Class 3A3A,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.64%,
0.79% (A), 11/20/2035

    515,971        465,204  

Series 2007-22, Class 2A16,

    

6.50%, 09/25/2037

    5,332,628        3,111,841  

Series 2007-5CB, Class 1A31,

    

5.50%, 04/25/2037

    911,023        678,276  

Banc of America Funding Trust
Series 2005-E, Class 4A1,
3.34% (A), 03/20/2035

    5,657        5,757  
BB-UBS Trust             

Series 2012-TFT, Class A,

    

2.89%, 06/05/2030 (B)

    9,060,000        9,040,480  

Series 2012-TFT, Class C,

    

3.47% (A), 06/05/2030 (B)

    7,195,000        4,065,939  
BBCMS Trust             

Series 2013-TYSN, Class B,

    

4.04%, 09/05/2032 (B)

    2,530,000        2,498,083  

Series 2015-MSQ, Class B,

    

3.89%, 09/15/2032 (B)

    1,100,000        1,133,027  

Bear Stearns Alt-A Trust
Series 2004-11, Class 2A2,
3.15% (A), 11/25/2034

    29,198        29,017  
CHL Mortgage Pass-Through Trust             

Series 2003-60, Class 1A1,

    

3.87% (A), 02/25/2034

    31,009        30,746  

Series 2005-3, Class 1A2,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.58%,
0.73% (A), 04/25/2035

    100,048        90,369  
Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust             

Series 2014-GC19, Class A3,

    

3.75%, 03/10/2047

    874,201        936,465  

Series 2014-GC19, Class A4,

    

4.02%, 03/10/2047

    2,065,000        2,234,814  
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust             

Series 2014-A, Class A,

    

4.00% (A), 01/25/2035 (B)

    461,898        485,009  

Series 2015-A, Class A1,

    

3.50% (A), 06/25/2058 (B)

    1,200,823        1,231,529  

Series 2015-PS1, Class A1,

    

3.75% (A), 09/25/2042 (B)

    673,683        692,557  

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc.
Series 2018-RP1, Class A1,
3.00% (A), 09/25/2064 (B)

    2,758,126        2,908,490  
     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  
COMM Mortgage Trust             

Series 2013-CR11, Class AM,

    

4.72% (A), 08/10/2050

    $ 565,000        $ 618,072  

Series 2013-GAM, Class A1,

    

1.71%, 02/10/2028 (B)

    125,389        125,083  

Series 2013-GAM, Class A2,

    

3.37%, 02/10/2028 (B)

    4,005,000        3,798,245  

Series 2014-UBS2, Class A5,

    

3.96%, 03/10/2047

    4,680,000        5,081,288  

Series 2015-3BP, Class A,

    

3.18%, 02/10/2035 (B)

    8,340,000        8,885,887  

Series 2016-GCT, Class C,

    

3.46% (A), 08/10/2029 (B)

    4,900,000        4,916,630  

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Trust
Series 2012-LTRT, Class A2,
3.40%, 10/05/2030 (B)

    7,035,000        6,014,239  
CSMC Trust             

Series 2014-11R, Class 17A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.15%,
0.30% (A), 12/27/2036 (B)

    831,917        816,407  

Series 2014-4R, Class 21A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.33%,
0.81% (A), 12/27/2035 (B)

    1,363,253        1,360,069  

Fontainebleau Miami Beach Trust
Series 2019-FBLU, Class B,
3.45%, 12/10/2036 (B)

    6,050,000        6,080,566  

GMACM Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2005-AR1, Class 3A,
4.30% (A), 03/18/2035

    10,007        9,662  

GS Mortgage Securities Trust
Series 2013-G1, Class A2,
3.56% (A), 04/10/2031 (B)

    4,664,567        4,611,955  

HarborView Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2004-4, Class 2A,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.56%,
0.71% (A), 06/19/2034

    225,081        227,127  

Houston Galleria Mall Trust
Series 2015-HGLR, Class A1A2,
3.09%, 03/05/2037 (B)

    4,498,000        4,536,263  

Impac CMB Trust
Series 2004-6, Class 1A1,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.80%,
0.95% (A), 10/25/2034

    11,651        11,584  

IndyMac INDX Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2007-AR15, Class 2A1,
3.32% (A), 08/25/2037

    365,971        305,361  
JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage
Securities Trust
            

Series 2012-WLDN, Class A,

    

3.91%, 05/05/2030 (B)

    6,488,150        5,143,347  

Series 2014-DSTY, Class B,

    

3.77%, 06/10/2027 (B)

    4,800,000        1,386,634  
JPMorgan Mortgage Trust             

Series 2004-A1, Class 1A1,

    

2.70% (A), 02/25/2034

    23,413        23,266  

Series 2006-A2, Class 5A1,

    

2.98% (A), 11/25/2033

    18,584        19,088  

Series 2006-S3, Class 1A12,

    

6.50%, 08/25/2036

    185,326        112,337  
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust
Series 2007-R5, Class A1,
3.01% (A), 11/25/2035 (B)

    $ 266,415        $ 202,612  
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust             

Series 2003-F, Class A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.64%,
0.79% (A), 10/25/2028

    11,963        11,812  

Series 2004-A1, Class 2A1,

    

3.14% (A), 02/25/2034

    74,396        74,626  

Series 2005-A3, Class A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.27%,
0.42% (A), 04/25/2035

    1,156        1,155  

Series 2005-A4, Class 2A2,

    

3.30% (A), 07/25/2035

    74,746        71,681  
Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill
Lynch Trust
            

Series 2012-C6, Class AS,

    

3.48%, 11/15/2045

    1,800,000        1,860,667  

Series 2013-C11, Class B,

    

4.35% (A), 08/15/2046

    1,035,000        1,012,621  

Morgan Stanley Capital Barclays Bank Trust
Series 2016-MART, Class A,
2.20%, 09/13/2031 (B)

    13,747,000        13,706,397  
Morgan Stanley Resecuritization Trust             

Series 2014-R3, Class 2A,

    

3.00% (A), 07/26/2048 (B)

    1,898,620        1,898,396  

Series 2014-R4, Class 4A,

    

2.84% (A), 11/21/2035 (B)

    306,425        305,925  

Motel 6 Trust
Series 2017-MTL6, Class C,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.40%,
1.55% (A), 08/15/2034 (B)

    16,983,809        16,632,555  

Nationstar Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2013-A, Class A,
3.75% (A), 12/25/2052 (B)

    1,320,722        1,360,877  
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust             

Series 2014-1A, Class A,

    

3.75% (A), 01/25/2054 (B)

    559,739        601,064  

Series 2014-2A, Class A3,

    

3.75% (A), 05/25/2054 (B)

    432,592        466,426  

Series 2014-3A, Class AFX3,

    

3.75% (A), 11/25/2054 (B)

    1,432,554        1,530,195  

Series 2015-2A, Class A1,

    

3.75% (A), 08/25/2055 (B)

    1,985,448        2,143,738  

Series 2016-2A, Class A1,

    

3.75% (A), 11/26/2035 (B)

    1,854,964        2,000,445  

Series 2016-3A, Class A1B,

    

3.25% (A), 09/25/2056 (B)

    2,580,744        2,739,777  

Series 2017-1A, Class A1,

    

4.00% (A), 02/25/2057 (B)

    3,167,442        3,426,106  

Series 2017-2A, Class A3,

    

4.00% (A), 03/25/2057 (B)

    1,380,206        1,486,706  

Series 2017-3A, Class A1,

    

4.00% (A), 04/25/2057 (B)

    7,877,064        8,496,488  

Series 2017-4A, Class A1,

    

4.00% (A), 05/25/2057 (B)

    2,840,719        3,098,374  

Series 2018-1A, Class A1A,

    

4.00% (A), 12/25/2057 (B)

    1,473,296        1,588,710  
     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust (continued)         

Series 2019-4A, Class A1B,

    

3.50% (A), 12/25/2058 (B)

    $ 10,245,454        $ 10,849,314  

Series 2019-5A, Class A1B,

    

3.50% (A), 08/25/2059 (B)

    2,482,650        2,597,774  

One Market Plaza Trust
Series 2017-1MKT, Class A,
3.61%, 02/10/2032 (B)

    10,807,000        11,212,755  

Palisades Center Trust
Series 2016-PLSD, Class A,
2.71%, 04/13/2033 (B)

    6,500,000        5,135,000  

Queens Center Mortgage Trust
Series 2013-QCA, Class D,
3.47% (A), 01/11/2037 (B)

    4,200,000        3,869,379  

RALI Trust
Series 2007-QO4, Class A1A,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.19%,
0.34% (A), 05/25/2047

    467,278        426,946  

RBSSP Resecuritization Trust
Series 2009-7, Class 5A4,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.40%,
0.55% (A), 06/26/2037 (B)

    34,994        34,902  
Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage
Loan Trust
            

Series 2005-15, Class 1A1,

    

3.31% (A), 07/25/2035

    268,068        198,526  

Series 2007-3, Class 3A1,

    

3.86% (A), 04/25/2047

    692,956        455,452  

Structured Asset Mortgage Investments II Trust
Series 2003-AR4, Class A1,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.70%,
0.85% (A), 01/19/2034

    20,256        19,725  

UBS-BAMLL Trust
Series 2012-WRM, Class A,
3.66%, 06/10/2030 (B)

    6,983,000        6,913,405  
WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through
Certificates Trust
            

Series 2005-AR8, Class 2A1A,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.58%,
0.73% (A), 07/25/2045

    27,269        26,166  

Series 2007-OA6, Class 1A1B,

    

12-MTA + 0.81%,
1.69% (A), 07/25/2047

    90,863        9,854  

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust
Series 2015-C26, Class B,
3.78%, 02/15/2048

    3,000,000        3,034,614  
    

 

 

 

Total Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $204,358,162)

 

     194,438,815  
  

 

 

 
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 0.7%  
California - 0.5%  

Los Angeles Community College District, General Obligation Unlimited,
6.60%, 08/01/2042

    340,000        565,134  
 

 

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At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
California (continued)  
State of California, General Obligation
Unlimited
            

7.30%, 10/01/2039

    $ 1,270,000        $ 2,052,422  

7.60%, 11/01/2040

    2,820,000        4,994,276  

7.70%, 11/01/2030

    1,650,000        1,650,000  

University of California, Revenue Bonds,
Series AD,
4.86%, 05/15/2112

    315,000        417,807  
    

 

 

 
       9,679,639  
    

 

 

 
Georgia - 0.0% (E)  

Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
6.64%, 04/01/2057

    290,000        417,878  
    

 

 

 
New Jersey - 0.1%  

New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series F,
7.41%, 01/01/2040

    431,000        706,271  
    

 

 

 
New York - 0.1%  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series E,
6.81%, 11/15/2040

    355,000        424,892  

New York City Water & Sewer System, Revenue Bonds,
Series CC,
5.88%, 06/15/2044

    340,000        525,474  

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series H,
5.39%, 03/15/2040

    330,000        449,925  

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds,
Series 181,
4.96%, 08/01/2046

    570,000        735,255  
    

 

 

 
       2,135,546  
    

 

 

 

Total Municipal Government Obligations
(Cost $11,342,474)

 

     12,939,334  
  

 

 

 
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS - 19.7%  
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.             

6-Month LIBOR + 1.36%,
1.89% (A), 05/01/2037

    25,117        25,959  

6-Month LIBOR + 1.57%,
2.06% (A), 04/01/2037

    33,106        34,010  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.80%,
2.33% (A), 09/01/2037

    11,186        11,711  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.73%,
2.35% (A), 09/01/2035

    240,653        251,628  

6-Month LIBOR + 1.57%,
2.45% (A), 02/01/2037

    4,739        4,766  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.66%,
3.70% (A), 01/01/2038

    68,572        71,667  

6-Month LIBOR + 2.12%,
3.71% (A), 05/01/2037

    6,516        6,574  
     Principal      Value  
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (continued)  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.75%,
3.76% (A), 12/01/2034

    $ 10,540        $ 11,042  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.90%,
3.90% (A), 02/01/2041

    99,847        103,559  

5.00%, 12/01/2035

    326,969        378,146  

6.00%, 05/01/2031

    230,923        266,684  
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
Multifamily Structured Pass-Through
Certificates
            

2.89%, 06/25/2027

    8,996,848        9,595,980  

3.01%, 07/25/2025

    12,812,000        14,097,424  

3.06% (A), 08/25/2024

    4,990,000        5,391,591  

3.17%, 10/25/2024

    2,140,000        2,343,994  

3.49%, 01/25/2024

    6,965,000        7,549,955  
Federal National Mortgage Association             

6-Month LIBOR + 0.93%,
1.39% (A), 08/01/2037

    2,563        2,609  

6-Month LIBOR + 1.53%,
2.03% (A), 08/01/2034

    1,706        1,714  

6-Month LIBOR + 1.51%,
2.43% (A), 01/01/2035

    7,713        7,967  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.74%,
2.80% (A), 08/01/2035

    24,795        26,033  

3.50%, 07/01/2028 - 01/01/2029

    1,904,659        2,066,022  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.75%,
3.75% (A), 03/01/2041

    58,595        58,899  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.82%,
3.82% (A), 03/01/2041

    10,876        10,966  

4.50%, 02/01/2025 - 04/01/2025

    90,317        95,696  

5.00%, 04/01/2039 - 11/01/2039

    8,266,292        9,540,840  

5.50%, 04/01/2036 - 12/01/2041

    3,789,603        4,481,828  

6.00%, 02/01/2034 - 01/01/2040

    3,459,066        4,077,835  

6.50%, 06/01/2038 - 05/01/2040

    1,447,228        1,732,326  

Government National Mortgage Association, Interest Only STRIPS
0.71% (A), 02/16/2053

    4,318,695        161,063  
Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security             

2.00%, TBA (G)

    46,018,000        47,626,649  

2.50%, TBA (G)

    28,633,000        29,807,050  

3.00%, TBA (G)

    108,581,000        113,484,848  

3.50%, TBA (G)

    89,577,000        94,592,962  

4.00%, TBA (G)

    18,536,000        19,799,489  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Agency Obligations
(Cost $364,431,540)

 

     367,719,486  
  

 

 

 
U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 21.1%  
U.S. Treasury - 17.3%  
U.S. Treasury Bond             

1.25%, 05/15/2050 (C)

    3,042,000        2,763,467  

2.00%, 02/15/2050 (C)

    12,640,000        13,759,825  

2.25%, 08/15/2046

    3,501,000        4,008,919  

2.50%, 02/15/2045 - 05/15/2046

    42,510,200        50,883,263  

2.75%, 08/15/2042 (C)

    14,697,500        18,301,258  

2.75%, 11/15/2047

    1,522,000        1,915,699  

2.88%, 08/15/2045 (C)

    6,203,000        7,919,244  

2.88%, 05/15/2049

    3,692,500        4,779,335  

3.00%, 05/15/2042 - 08/15/2048 (C)

    13,602,300        17,681,486  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
U.S. Treasury (continued)  
U.S. Treasury Bond (continued)             

3.13%, 02/15/2042 - 05/15/2048

    $ 11,750,200        $ 15,492,462  

3.50%, 02/15/2039

    10,202,000        13,959,604  

3.63%, 02/15/2044

    20,901,600        29,734,975  

4.50%, 02/15/2036 (C)

    6,799,200        10,052,192  

4.75%, 02/15/2037 (C)

    3,783,000        5,817,397  

5.25%, 02/15/2029

    12,153,100        16,599,426  
U.S. Treasury Note             

0.13%, 05/31/2022

    2,637,000        2,635,970  

0.25%, 05/31/2025

    3,253,000        3,239,658  

0.63%, 05/15/2030 - 08/15/2030

    20,732,000        20,309,242  

1.50%, 02/15/2030 (C)

    18,973,700        20,141,768  

1.63%, 08/15/2029 (C)

    4,823,000        5,171,726  

1.75%, 05/15/2023

    2,351,200        2,444,513  

1.75%, 11/15/2029 (C)

    4,439,000        4,811,113  

2.25%, 11/15/2025 (C)

    2,711,500        2,962,737  

2.25%, 11/15/2027

    14,589,400        16,217,600  

2.38%, 02/29/2024

    1,579,000        1,691,319  

2.63%, 12/15/2021 - 02/15/2029 (C)

    4,153,400        4,549,670  

2.75%, 02/15/2028

    6,022,000        6,920,125  

2.88%, 05/15/2028 (C)

    9,871,100        11,465,128  

2.88%, 08/15/2028

    5,293,700        6,165,506  
    

 

 

 
       322,394,627  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities - 3.8%  
U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bond             

1.75%, 01/15/2028

    8,613,263        10,384,028  

2.50%, 01/15/2029

    19,852,762        25,639,532  

U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Note
0.63%, 01/15/2024

    33,270,882        35,151,467  
    

 

 

 
       71,175,027  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Obligations
(Cost $345,575,581)

 

     393,569,654  
  

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
PREFERRED STOCKS - 0.1%  
Banks - 0.1%  

Citigroup Capital XIII,
3-Month LIBOR + 6.37%,
6.59% (A)

    52,502        1,438,555  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 0.0% (E)  

SCE Trust III,
Series H,
Fixed until 03/15/2024,
5.75% (A)

    7,998        176,756  
    

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks
(Cost $1,614,154)

 

     1,615,311  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
COMMERCIAL PAPER - 13.5%  
Banks - 4.3%  

Concord Minutemen Capital Co.
0.20% (H), 11/19/2020

    $19,670,000        19,668,361  

HSBC Bank PLC
0.20% (H), 01/07/2021

    7,150,000        7,146,985  

Macquarie Bank, Ltd.
0.19% (H), 01/15/2021

    4,400,000        4,398,240  
     Principal      Value  
COMMERCIAL PAPER (continued)  
Banks (continued)  
Manhattan Asset Funding Co. LLC             

0.16% (H), 12/01/2020

    $ 11,000,000        $ 10,998,514  

0.20% (H), 02/03/2021

    7,000,000        6,996,229  

National Bank of Canada
0.17% (H), 01/04/2021

    13,000,000        12,997,045  

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB
0.17% (H), 11/17/2020

    3,000,000        2,999,850  

Sumitomo Mitsui Brokerage Corp.
0.21% (H), 02/11/2021

    15,500,000        15,491,761  
    

 

 

 
       80,696,985  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 0.1%  

Cedar Springs Capital Co. LLC
0.20% (H), 01/05/2021

    2,000,000        1,999,341  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 8.2%  

Anglesea Funding PLC
0.22% (H), 11/04/2020

    3,000,000        2,999,950  

Atlantic Asset Securitization LLC
0.14% (H), 12/04/2020

    14,850,000        14,847,762  

Cancara Asset Securitisation LLC
0.21% (H), 12/03/2020

    4,000,000        3,999,607  

Collateralized Commercial Paper FLEX Co. LLC
0.17% (H), 11/13/2020

    18,000,000        17,999,097  

Gotham Funding Corp.
0.17% (H), 11/10/2020

    18,000,000        17,999,423  

Jupiter Securitization Co. LLC
0.19% (H), 11/04/2020

    12,330,000        12,329,794  

Lexington Parker Capital Co. LLC
0.22% (H), 11/12/2020

    17,000,000        16,999,171  

LMA Americas LLC
0.19% (H), 11/04/2020

    19,000,000        18,999,739  

Mont Blanc Capital Corp.
0.17% (H), 11/20/2020

    18,883,000        18,881,304  
Sheffield Receivable             

0.15% (H), 11/02/2020

    7,400,000        7,399,926  

0.17% (H), 12/01/2020

    5,450,000        5,449,264  

Victory Receivables Corp.
0.17% (H), 01/04/2021

    14,000,000        13,995,842  
    

 

 

 
       151,900,879  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 0.9%  

Simon Property Group, Inc.
0.20% (H), 11/03/2020

    17,380,000        17,379,826  
    

 

 

 

Total Commercial Paper
(Cost $251,974,620)

 

     251,977,031  
  

 

 

 
SHORT-TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 3.3%  
U.S. Treasury Bill             

0.09% (H), 12/31/2020

    61,000,000        60,990,752  

0.11% (H), 12/10/2020

    1,000,000        999,905  
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term U.S. Government Obligations
(Cost $61,990,481)

 

     61,990,657  
  

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 0.8%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 0.8%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 0.09% (H)

    15,816,668        $ 15,816,668  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $15,816,668)

 

     15,816,668  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 2.0%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp.,
0.00% (H), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $36,869,892 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 0.13%, due 09/15/2023, and with a value of $37,607,375.

    $36,869,892        36,869,892  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $36,869,892)

 

     36,869,892  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $2,087,511,184)

 

     2,174,859,710  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (16.6)%

 

     (309,741,797
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $1,865,117,913  
    

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (I)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

           

Investments

           

Asset-Backed Securities

   $      $ 128,083,024      $      $ 128,083,024  

Corporate Debt Securities

            684,027,503               684,027,503  

Foreign Government Obligations

            25,812,335               25,812,335  

Mortgage-Backed Securities

            194,438,815               194,438,815  

Municipal Government Obligations

            12,939,334               12,939,334  

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

            367,719,486               367,719,486  

U.S. Government Obligations

            393,569,654               393,569,654  

Preferred Stocks

     1,615,311                      1,615,311  

Commercial Paper

            251,977,031               251,977,031  

Short-Term U.S. Government Obligations

            61,990,657               61,990,657  

Other Investment Company

     15,816,668                      15,816,668  

Repurchase Agreement

            36,869,892               36,869,892  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 17,431,979      $ 2,157,427,731      $      $ 2,174,859,710  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Floating or variable rate securities. The rates disclosed are as of October 31, 2020. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated within the description. Variable rate securities with a floor or ceiling feature are disclosed at the inherent rate, where applicable. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread, but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions; these securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in the description.
(B)    Securities are exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Securities may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2020, the total value of 144A securities is $501,862,585, representing 26.9% of the Fund’s net assets.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued):

(C)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $87,245,278, collateralized by cash collateral of $15,816,668 and non-cash collateral, such as U.S. government securities and irrevocable letters of credit, of $73,210,078. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(D)    Perpetual maturity. The date displayed is the next call date.
(E)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.
(F)    Restricted security. At October 31, 2020, the value of such security held by the Fund is as follows:

 

Investments   Description   Acquisition
Date
    Acquisition
Cost
    Value     Value as
Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Corporate Debt Securities

 

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC / Reynolds Group Issuer Lu
5.13%, 07/15/2023

    12/22/2016     $   177,045     $   176,175       0.0 %(E) 

 

(G)    When-issued, delayed-delivery and/or forward commitment (including TBAs) securities. Securities to be settled and delivered after October 31, 2020. Securities may display a coupon rate of 0.00%, as the rate is to be determined at time of settlement.
(H)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2020.
(I)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

LIBOR    London Interbank Offered Rate
MTA    Month Treasury Average
MTN    Medium Term Note
STRIPS    Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal of Securities
TBA    To Be Announced

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Following the municipal rally that concluded in 2019, the global marketplace was flipped on its head in 2020 with the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The first quarter experienced U.S. Treasury yields hitting all-time lows in February, including negative yielding T-bills for the first time since 2015. The pandemic escalated in March as the number of positive cases rose, leading to a global slowdown and a flood to safe-haven assets. Shortly after, in March 2020, a liquidity crunch hit the market causing municipal yields to rise 190 basis points (“bps”) to their peak when the 10-year muni rose to 2.79% and the 30-year hit 3.37%. Despite rate cuts from the U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) and a record breaking $2 trillion stimulus package from Congress, markets remained volatile and saw the 10-year municipals/Treasury ratios hit 365%. The stimulus measures paused the record sell-off near the end of March. As the market settled, municipal yields returned to pre-COVID levels with 10-year municipal yields remaining below 1%.

As a result of the pandemic, local municipalities have struggled, sales tax collections have fallen, and transportation hubs have continued to experience slowdowns. Despite the economic struggles, a second stimulus package was not, as of the fiscal period end, passed through Congress with bipartisan support. In the meantime, municipalities are able to access the Municipal Liquidity Facility (“MLF”) to raise capital through the Fed, although few issuers have tapped it as a resource due to its higher financing costs versus accessing the market directly through new issuance.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica Intermediate Muni (Class A) returned 2.73%, excluding any sales charges. By

comparison, its benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays Muni Managed Money Intermediate Index, returned 4.47%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund shortened its duration from 5.04 years to 4.67 years during the fiscal year, positioning itself 0.55 years shorter than the benchmark. As a result, this caused the Fund to underperform as the yield curve tightened throughout the year, including 10-year municipals tightening 56 basis points throughout the year. The Fund was underweight in the 1-15 year maturities which saw the tightest compression. 20-year municipals and longer only rallied between 35 to 40 basis points throughout the year, lagging their shorter counterparts as the curve steepened as a whole. The Fund has maintained a shorter duration stance in an effort to better position against a potential rise in interest rates.

The housing sector was the top-contributing sector to performance, and the Fund was overweight to the sector relative to the benchmark, which has no exposure. With the rally in municipal yields across the curve, housing bonds outperformed with higher price sensitivity to the market due to their lower average coupons.

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic the Fund took a premium on credit research and remained relatively conservative in positioning during the second half of the period. Over 20% of the portfolio was invested in insured municipal bonds at period end, adding an extra layer of protection to ensure the proper payment of interest and principal of each holding. All ratings buckets of the Fund produced positive returns in the fiscal year. Meeting redemptions throughout the liquidity crisis in March was the largest detractor from performance, as the Fund had to sell some holdings into an unfavorable market environment.

During the fiscal year, the Fund utilized derivatives. These positions added to performance.

Matthew Dalton

Brian Steeves

Co-Portfolio Managers

Belle Haven Investments L.P.

 

 

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Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Municipal Government Obligations

     92.1

Repurchase Agreement

     6.9  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     1.0  

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

 

Fund Characteristics    Years  

Average Maturity §

     5.50  

Duration †

     4.67  
Credit Quality ‡    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

AAA

     10.4

AA

     60.6  

A

     10.7  

BBB

     8.5  

BB

     1.4  

B

     0.0

Not Rated

     7.4  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     1.0  

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

§

Average Maturity is computed by weighting the maturity of each security in the Fund by the market value of the security, then averaging these weighted figures.

Duration is a time measure of a bond’s interest rate sensitivity, based on the weighted average of the time periods over which a bond’s cash flows accrue to the bondholder.

Credit quality represents a percentage of net assets at the end of the reporting period. Ratings BBB or higher are considered investment grade. Not rated securities do not necessarily indicate low credit quality, and may or may not be equivalent of investment grade. The table reflects Standard and Poor’s (“S&P”) ratings; percentages may include investments not rated by S&P but rated by Moody’s, or if unrated by Moody’s, by Fitch ratings, and then included in the closest equivalent S&P rating. Credit ratings are subject to change. The Fund itself has not been rated by an independent agency.

*

Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.

 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

      1 Year      5 Year      10 Year or
Since Inception
     Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

     (0.64 )%       2.69      4.20      10/31/2012  

Class A (NAV)

     2.73      3.37      4.64      10/31/2012  

Bloomberg Barclays Muni Managed Money Intermediate Index (A)

     4.47      3.54      3.13         

Class C (POP)

     1.10      2.77      4.01      10/31/2012  

Class C (NAV)

     2.10      2.77      4.01      10/31/2012  

Class I (NAV)

     2.81      3.45      4.74      10/31/2012  

Class I2 (NAV)

     2.94      N/A        2.92      09/30/2016  

(A) The Bloomberg Barclays Muni Managed Money Intermediate Index is comprised of tax-exempt bonds with maturities ranging from 1 to 17 years that are rated Aa3/AA- or higher by at least two of the following statistical ratings agencies: Moody’s, S&P and Fitch.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 3.25% for Class A shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges on Class I and I2 shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Municipal bond prices can rise or fall depending on interest rates. Interest rates may go up, causing the value of the Fund’s investments to decline. All municipal bonds carry credit risk that the issuer will default or be unable to make timely payments of interest and principal. Generally, lower rated bonds carry more credit risk.

Municipal bond funds are expected to be exempt from federal income tax. If a fund investor is a resident in the state of issuance of the bonds held by the Fund, interest dividends may also be free of state and local income taxes. Such interest dividends may be subject to federal and/or state alternative minimum taxes.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 92.1%  
Alabama - 0.8%             

Bessemer Governmental Utility Services Corp., Revenue Bonds,
BAM,
5.00%, 06/01/2029

    $2,010,000        $2,518,671  

Bibb County Board of Education, Special Tax
Series B, BAM,
4.00%, 04/01/2045 - 04/01/2050

    1,775,000        1,994,632  

City of Opelika, General Obligation Unlimited,
4.50%, 11/01/2020

    50,000        50,000  

County of Jefferson Sewer Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
Series A, AGM,
5.50%, 10/01/2053

    1,015,000        1,128,994  
Dekalb-Jackson Cooperative District,
Revenue Bonds
            

AGM,

    

4.05%, 01/01/2050

    140,000        148,172  

5.00%, 01/01/2056

    750,000        833,040  

Harvest-Monrovia Water Sewer & Fire Protection Authority, Inc., Revenue Bonds,
AGM,
4.00%, 04/01/2025

    70,000        78,632  

Marshall County Board of Education, Special Tax,
AGM,
4.00%, 03/01/2032

    230,000        258,290  

Muscle Shoals Sheffield & Tuscumbia Solid Waste Disposal Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
6.00%, 05/01/2040 (A)

    2,850,000        2,895,315  

Phenix City Board of Education, Special Tax,
BAM,
4.00%, 08/01/2044

    6,500,000        7,522,060  
    

 

 

 
       17,427,806  
    

 

 

 
Alaska - 0.2%  
Alaska Housing Finance Corp.,
Revenue Bonds
            

Series B,

    

2.50%, 12/01/2034

    3,000,000        3,114,510  

Series D,

    

5.00%, 12/01/2025

    935,000        1,093,772  

State of Alaska International Airports System, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 10/01/2031

    65,000        76,100  
    

 

 

 
       4,284,382  
    

 

 

 
Arizona - 1.7%  

Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series B2, AGM,
5.00%, 03/01/2041

    35,000        35,542  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Arizona (continued)  
Arizona Industrial Development Authority,
Revenue Bonds
            

4.00%, 02/01/2050

    $ 3,500,000        $ 3,882,900  

Series A,

    

4.00%, 09/01/2046 - 10/01/2049

    3,850,000        4,143,847  

5.00%, 03/01/2037

    830,000        975,009  

Series A, BAM,

    

5.00%, 06/01/2054 - 06/01/2058

    8,640,000        9,931,409  

BluePath Trust, Revenue Bonds,
2.75%, 09/01/2026 (A) (B)

    4,140,892        4,250,894  

County of Pima, Certificate of Participation,
5.00%, 12/01/2026

    35,000        39,785  

County of Santa Cruz, Revenue Bonds,
AGM,
4.00%, 07/01/2026

    140,000        161,291  

Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 07/01/2038

    250,000        258,273  

Goodyear McDowell Road Commercial Corridor Improvement District, Special Assessment,
BAM,
3.00%, 01/01/2025

    1,130,000        1,237,497  
Industrial Development Authority of the
City of Phoenix, Revenue Bonds
            

2.95%, 07/01/2026

    1,910,000        1,955,286  

3.88%, 07/01/2021 (A)

    50,000        50,355  

5.00%, 07/01/2036

    1,440,000        1,558,886  

Series A,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2043

    110,000        128,990  

Industrial Development Authority of the County of Pima, Revenue Bonds,
Series R,
2.88%, 07/01/2021

    20,000        20,229  
La Paz County Industrial Development
Authority, Revenue Bonds
            

4.90%, 06/15/2028 (A)

    510,000        515,717  

Series A,

    

5.00%, 02/15/2021 - 02/15/2026 (A)

    1,745,000        1,900,871  

Maricopa County Elementary School District No. 25, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A, BAM,
4.00%, 07/01/2024

    135,000        152,329  
Maricopa County Industrial Development
Authority, Revenue Bonds
            

4.00%, 07/01/2049 - 07/01/2054

    3,000,000        3,302,030  

Series A,

    

5.00%, 01/01/2034 - 07/01/2054

    1,650,000        1,893,608  

Maricopa County Pollution Control Corp., Revenue Bonds,
Series B,
3.60%, 04/01/2040

    1,740,000        1,856,858  

Maricopa County Unified School District No. 89, General Obligation Limited,
5.00%, 07/01/2023

    40,000        44,704  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Arizona (continued)  

Yuma County Elementary School District No. 1, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series B, AGM,
5.00%, 07/01/2027

    $ 575,000        $ 729,554  
    

 

 

 
       39,025,864  
    

 

 

 
Arkansas - 0.6%  

Little Rock School District, General Obligation Limited
3.00%, 02/01/2026 - 02/01/2030

    10,545,000        10,972,739  

University of Central Arkansas, Revenue Bonds
Series D, AGM,
3.00%, 09/01/2026 - 09/01/2029

    1,915,000        2,106,617  
    

 

 

 
       13,079,356  
    

 

 

 
California - 11.8%  

Acalanes Union High School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series C,
Zero Coupon, 08/01/2026

    235,000        222,042  

Adelanto Elementary School District Community Facilities District No. 1, Special Tax
BAM,
5.00%, 09/01/2036 - 09/01/2039

    3,200,000        3,975,642  

Adelanto School District, Special Tax
BAM,
4.00%, 09/01/2035 - 09/01/2036

    555,000        634,226  

Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds
Series B, AGM,
4.00%, 10/01/2035 - 10/01/2037

    2,405,000        2,660,726  

Avalon Community Improvement Agency Successor Agency, Tax Allocation
Series A, AGM,
5.00%, 09/01/2024 - 09/01/2026

    1,310,000        1,562,119  
Baldwin Park / Monrovia School Facilities
Grant Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds
            

AGM,

    

3.00%, 10/01/2033

    60,000        64,498  

4.00%, 10/01/2027

    185,000        218,522  

Beaumont Public Improvement Authority, Revenue Bonds
Series A, AGM,
5.00%, 09/01/2037 - 09/01/2049

    8,695,000        10,415,938  

Borrego Springs Unified School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A, AGM,
4.00%, 08/01/2044

    1,105,000        1,246,120  

Calexico Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds,
AGM,
4.00%, 04/01/2024

    205,000        228,097  

California County Tobacco Securitization Agency, Revenue Bonds,
Series B,
1.75%, 06/01/2030

    500,000        503,065  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
California (continued)  

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series B,
5.00%, 11/15/2031

    $ 75,000        $ 90,825  
California Municipal Finance Authority,
Revenue Bonds
            

4.00%, 10/01/2050

    4,450,000        4,996,816  

4.38%, 07/01/2025 (A)

    640,000        673,600  

5.00%, 07/01/2034 - 01/01/2049

    16,400,000        19,822,902  

BAM-TCRS,

    

5.00%, 05/15/2041 - 05/15/2052

    2,450,000        2,921,474  

Series A,

    

4.00%, 10/01/2034 - 10/01/2044

    4,715,000        5,139,075  

4.50%, 06/01/2028 (A)

    200,000        211,712  

5.00%, 10/01/2044

    1,000,000        1,149,010  

California Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds,
4.25%, 06/15/2029 (A)

    790,000        803,280  

California School Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
4.00%, 08/01/2025 (A)

    350,000        384,153  
California Statewide Communities
Development Authority, Revenue Bonds
            

5.00%, 08/01/2034 - 08/01/2038

    3,020,000        3,606,928  

AGM,

    

5.00%, 10/01/2026

    400,000        463,792  

Series A,

    

3.00%, 11/01/2022 (A)

    1,300,000        1,301,027  

3.50%, 11/01/2027 (A)

    2,630,000        2,639,652  

5.00%, 12/01/2025 - 12/01/2029 (A)

    775,000        877,958  
California Statewide Communities
Development Authority, Special
Assessment
            

4.00%, 09/02/2028 - 09/02/2044

    2,840,000        3,086,797  

5.00%, 09/02/2034 - 09/02/2049

    1,470,000        1,699,616  

Carmichael Water District, Certificate of Participation,
Series A,
4.00%, 11/01/2037

    2,280,000        2,708,047  

Cascade Union Elementary School District, General Obligation Unlimited
Series B, MAC,
4.00%, 08/01/2034 - 08/01/2039

    445,000        507,060  

Chaffey Joint Union High School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series B,
Zero Coupon, 08/01/2037

    1,000,000        532,780  

Chowchilla Elementary School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
5.00%, 08/01/2048

    650,000        777,367  

City of Azusa, Special Tax
AGM,
5.00%, 09/01/2044 - 09/01/2049

    2,500,000        2,971,250  

City of Beaumont, Special Tax,
5.00%, 09/01/2044

    345,000        386,221  

City of Fontana, Special Tax
4.00%, 09/01/2045 - 09/01/2050

    600,000        640,066  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
California (continued)  

City of Glendale Water Revenue, Revenue Bonds
2.00%, 02/01/2035 - 02/01/2037

    $ 4,190,000        $ 4,124,157  

City of Irvine, Special Tax,
AGM,
5.00%, 09/01/2051

    5,020,000        5,857,738  

City of Lathrop, Special Assessment
4.00%, 09/02/2021 - 09/02/2022

    265,000        275,078  

City of Lemoore Water Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
BAM,
5.00%, 06/01/2049

    7,400,000        8,885,994  

City of Los Angeles Department of Airports, Revenue Bonds,
Series C,
5.00%, 05/15/2038

    4,700,000        5,389,678  

City of Porterville Sewer Revenue, Certificate of Participation,
Series C, AGM,
4.00%, 09/15/2049

    3,135,000        3,548,977  

City of Sacramento, Special Tax
Series 02,
5.00%, 09/01/2044 - 09/01/2049

    2,585,000        2,917,623  

City of San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Water Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
Series B,
5.00%, 11/01/2037

    75,000        88,855  

City of Susanville Natural Gas Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
AGM,
4.00%, 06/01/2045

    3,320,000        3,724,974  

City of Tulare Water Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
AGM,
4.00%, 12/01/2049

    700,000        776,111  
Coachella Redevelopment Agency
Successor Agency, Tax Allocation
            

AGM,

    

5.00%, 09/01/2026

    70,000        81,296  

Series A, AGM,

    

4.00%, 09/01/2032

    110,000        124,383  

5.00%, 09/01/2029 - 09/01/2030

    600,000        721,504  
Colton Joint Unified School District,
General Obligation Unlimited
            

BAM,

    

4.00%, 02/01/2033

    55,000        61,763  

5.00%, 02/01/2029

    480,000        578,443  
Compton Unified School District, General
Obligation Unlimited
            

Series B, BAM,

    

Zero Coupon, 06/01/2034

    1,000,000        707,430  

Series B, BAM,

    

4.00%, 06/01/2049

    5,855,000        6,509,355  
County of El Dorado, Special Tax             

BAM,

    

3.00%, 09/01/2025 - 09/01/2026

    260,000        290,475  

5.00%, 09/01/2021 - 09/01/2024

    1,770,000        1,990,641  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
California (continued)  

County of San Bernardino, Special Tax,
4.00%, 09/01/2047

    $ 100,000        $ 104,361  

County of Santa Cruz, Certificate of Participation,
4.00%, 08/01/2033

    75,000        84,611  

Coyote Canyon Public Facilities Community Facilities District No. 2004-1, Special Tax,
Series A, AGM,
4.00%, 09/01/2029

    60,000        66,607  
Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran’s
Farm & Home Purchase Program,
Revenue Bonds
            

Series B,

    

3.00%, 12/01/2031

    5,400,000        5,751,054  

3.25%, 12/01/2036

    5,300,000        5,628,971  

Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District, Special Tax,
AGM,
5.00%, 09/01/2024

    140,000        165,059  

Durham Unified School District, General Obligation Unlimited
Series A, AGM,
4.00%, 08/01/2037 - 08/01/2039

    710,000        797,037  

Elk Grove Unified School District, Certificate of Participation
BAM,
5.00%, 02/01/2027 - 02/01/2028

    2,270,000        2,752,047  
Etiwanda School District, Special Tax             

Series 2,

    

3.00%, 09/01/2021 - 09/01/2022

    185,000        189,267  

3.50%, 09/01/2023

    75,000        77,779  

Eureka City Schools, General Obligation Unlimited,
BAM,
4.00%, 08/01/2038

    485,000        564,147  

Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Public Financing Authority, Special Tax
BAM,
2.25%, 08/15/2021 - 08/15/2023

    6,195,000        6,227,201  

Folsom Cordova Unified School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series D, AGM,
4.00%, 10/01/2044

    44,890,000        49,911,395  

Foothill-Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, Revenue Bonds,
Series A, AGM,
5.00%, 01/15/2042

    410,000        449,430  
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp.,
Revenue Bonds
            

Series A, AGM,

    

5.00%, 06/01/2040

    1,000,000        1,173,080  

Series A-1,

    

5.00%, 06/01/2023 - 06/01/2047

    16,195,000        16,982,990  

5.25%, 06/01/2047

    3,580,000        3,688,331  

Series A-2,

    

5.00%, 06/01/2047

    14,000,000        14,398,440  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
California (continued)  

Hacienda La Puente Unified School District, Certificate of Participation,
AGM,
5.00%, 06/01/2024

    $ 190,000        $ 220,220  

Heber Elementary School District, General Obligation Unlimited
Series A, MAC,
4.00%, 08/01/2035 - 08/01/2038

    360,000        405,644  

Konocti Unified School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
AGM,
5.00%, 08/01/2042

    740,000        883,197  

Lynwood Unified School District, General Obligation Unlimited
Series B, BAM,
4.00%, 08/01/2045 - 08/01/2049

    5,125,000        5,720,152  

McFarland Unified School District, General Obligation Unlimited
Series A, BAM,
4.00%, 11/01/2040 - 11/01/2045

    750,000        848,145  
Menifee Union School District Public
Financing Authority, Special Tax
            

Series A,

    

5.00%, 09/01/2023

    425,000        470,594  

Series A, BAM,

    

5.00%, 09/01/2029 - 09/01/2034

    1,240,000        1,419,212  

Monterey Peninsula Community College District, General Obligation Unlimited,
Zero Coupon, 08/01/2032

    195,000        145,595  

Mountain House Public Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds
Series A, BAM,
4.00%, 12/01/2036 - 12/01/2038

    610,000        708,546  

Oakdale Public Financing Authority, Special Tax,
2.63%, 09/01/2022

    110,000        112,473  

Pittsburg Successor Agency Redevelopment Agency, Tax Allocation,
Series A, AGM,
5.00%, 09/01/2022

    425,000        459,833  

Pollock Pines Elementary School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
MAC,
4.00%, 08/01/2049

    1,565,000        1,743,754  

Rio Elementary School District Community Facilities District, Special Tax
BAM,
5.00%, 09/01/2029 - 09/01/2032

    1,505,000        1,850,436  

River Island Public Financing Authority Revenue, Revenue Bonds
AGM,
4.00%, 09/01/2045 - 09/01/2050

    2,400,000        2,702,178  
Robla School District, General Obligation
Unlimited
            

AGM,

    

4.00%, 08/01/2037 - 08/01/2038

    1,075,000        1,227,703  

5.00%, 08/01/2044

    1,720,000        2,052,579  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
California (continued)  

Roseland School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series C, MAC,
5.00%, 08/01/2046

    $ 260,000        $ 313,680  

San Bernardino County Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency, Tax Allocation
Series B, AGM,
5.00%, 09/01/2025 - 09/01/2026

    330,000        393,069  

San Diego Public Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 10/15/2044

    365,000        426,236  

San Diego Unified School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series K-2,
Zero Coupon, 07/01/2030 (C)

    1,350,000        1,107,310  

San Leandro Unified School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
AGC,
Zero Coupon, 08/01/2039 (C)

    305,000        293,440  

Sanger Unified School District, Certificate of Participation,
AGM,
3.13%, 06/01/2033

    75,000        81,911  

Santa Clarita Redevelopment Successor Agency, Tax Allocation,
AGM,
5.00%, 10/01/2023

    435,000        490,767  

Snowline Joint Unified School District, Special Tax,
Series A,
3.00%, 09/01/2022

    280,000        288,697  

South Tahoe Redevelopment Agency, Special Tax,
Series 1,
3.38%, 10/01/2021

    110,000        111,758  

Stockton Public Financing Authority, Special Tax,
Series A, BAM,
4.00%, 09/02/2030

    1,310,000        1,490,675  

Successor Agency to the Upland Community Redevelopment Agency, Tax Allocation,
AGM,
5.00%, 09/01/2022

    50,000        54,098  

Sutter Union High School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
BAM,
Zero Coupon, 08/01/2028

    140,000        120,565  

Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District, Certificate of Participation,
BAM,
4.00%, 06/01/2043

    1,000,000        1,103,600  

Tobacco Securitization Authority of Northern California, Revenue Bonds,
Series A-1,
4.75%, 06/01/2023

    15,000        15,021  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
California (continued)  

Upland Community Facilities District, Special Tax,
Series A,
4.00%, 09/01/2049

    $ 750,000        $ 793,365  

Vacaville Unified School District, Certificate of Participation,
AGM,
4.00%, 12/01/2024

    105,000        119,940  

Washington Township Health Care District, General Obligation Unlimited
Series DT,
4.00%, 08/01/2034 - 08/01/2036

    1,585,000        1,748,851  

West Kern Community College District, Certificate of Participation
AGM,
4.00%, 11/01/2040 - 11/01/2044

    1,390,000        1,555,507  

Whittier Union High School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
Zero Coupon, 08/01/2026

    950,000        903,583  
    

 

 

 
       268,171,019  
    

 

 

 
Colorado - 2.3%  

BNC Metropolitan District No. 1, General Obligation Limited,
Series A, BAM,
5.00%, 12/01/2032

    360,000        438,674  

Bradburn Metropolitan District No. 2, General Obligation Limited,
Series A,
4.00%, 12/01/2028

    500,000        511,895  

Brighton Crossing Metropolitan District No. 4, General Obligation Limited,
Series A,
5.00%, 12/01/2037

    525,000        544,740  

Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 2, General Obligation Limited
Series A, BAM,
5.00%, 12/01/2031 - 12/01/2032

    460,000        575,930  
Castle Oaks Metropolitan District No. 3,
General Obligation Limited
            

5.00%, 12/01/2037

    1,500,000        1,550,520  

AGM,

    

4.00%, 12/01/2040 - 12/01/2050

    2,575,000        2,930,349  

City of Arvada, Certificate of Participation
4.00%, 12/01/2032 - 12/01/2033

    1,080,000        1,224,264  
Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities
Authority, Revenue Bonds
            

4.00%, 08/01/2024 - 08/01/2026

    365,000        413,953  

5.00%, 06/15/2029 - 08/01/2031

    1,590,000        1,862,691  

Series A,

    

5.00%, 06/01/2036

    540,000        618,062  
Colorado Health Facilities Authority,
Revenue Bonds
            

4.00%, 09/01/2045 - 09/01/2050

    3,800,000        4,083,340  

Series A,

    

4.00%, 08/01/2049

    2,000,000        2,152,760  

4.25%, 11/01/2024

    1,420,000        1,362,021  

5.00%, 12/01/2033

    100,000        110,198  

Series B,

    

5.00%, 05/15/2021 - 05/15/2026

    2,815,000        3,083,146  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Colorado (continued)  
Colorado Housing & Finance Authority,
Revenue Bonds
            

0.14% (D), 11/01/2021

    $ 1,500,000        $ 1,500,000  

GNMA,

    

3.38%, 11/01/2033

    780,000        838,890  

3.60%, 11/01/2038

    195,000        209,245  

Crystal Valley Metropolitan District No. 2, General Obligation Limited,
Series A, AGM,
4.00%, 12/01/2035

    1,000,000        1,175,600  

Denver Health & Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
4.00%, 12/01/2040

    750,000        811,410  

Erie Commons Metropolitan District No. 2, General Obligation Limited,
Series A, AGM,
4.00%, 12/01/2039

    1,300,000        1,480,856  

Flying Horse Metropolitan District No. 2, General Obligation Limited,
Series A,
4.00%, 12/01/2050

    875,000        1,004,859  

Heather Gardens Metropolitan District, General Obligation Unlimited
AGM,
4.00%, 12/01/2024 - 12/01/2032

    2,125,000        2,501,895  

Meridian Metropolitan District, General Obligation Unlimited,
AGM,
5.00%, 12/01/2042

    15,000        18,042  

North Park Metropolitan District No. 1, Revenue Bonds,
Series A-2,
5.50%, 12/01/2034

    1,000,000        1,052,220  

Northglenn Urban Renewal Authority, Tax Allocation
4.00%, 12/01/2024 - 12/01/2038

    2,740,000        2,977,486  
Park Creek Metropolitan District, Revenue
Bonds
            

Series A,

    

5.00%, 12/01/2032 - 12/01/2037

    1,205,000        1,403,715  

Series A, AGM,

    

4.00%, 12/01/2046

    7,000,000        8,044,050  

Series A, NATL-IBC,

    

5.00%, 12/01/2045

    1,220,000        1,404,781  

Sand Creek Metropolitan District, General Obligation Limited
MAC,
4.00%, 12/01/2032 - 12/01/2034

    1,475,000        1,712,825  

Silver Peaks Metropolitan District No. 2, General Obligation Limited
BAM,
5.00%, 12/01/2037 - 12/01/2042

    1,520,000        1,839,668  

South Sloan’s Lake Metropolitan District No. 2, General Obligation Limited,
AGM,
4.00%, 12/01/2044

    500,000        554,530  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Colorado (continued)  

Vauxmont Metropolitan District, General Obligation Limited,
AGM,
3.25%, 12/15/2050

    $ 2,000,000        $ 2,124,880  

Wyndham Hill Metropolitan District No. 2, General Obligation Limited,
Series A, BAM,
4.00%, 12/01/2034

    540,000        618,214  
    

 

 

 
       52,735,709  
    

 

 

 
Connecticut - 2.2%  

City of Bridgeport, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series C, AGM,
5.00%, 08/15/2024

    1,275,000        1,470,904  
City of Hartford, General Obligation
Unlimited
            

Series A,

    

5.00%, 04/01/2030

    20,000        21,050  

Series A, AGM,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2025 - 07/01/2032

    460,000        544,914  

Series A, BAM,

    

4.00%, 12/01/2027

    515,000        600,923  

5.00%, 12/01/2022 - 12/01/2026

    11,430,000        13,640,312  

Series A, BAM-TCRS,

    

5.00%, 04/01/2025

    765,000        810,242  

Series B, AGM,

    

5.00%, 10/01/2032

    100,000        112,857  

Series C, AGM,

    

5.00%, 07/15/2023

    900,000        1,005,561  

Series C, BAM,

    

5.00%, 08/15/2021

    320,000        331,011  
City of New Haven, General Obligation
Unlimited
            

Series A,

    

5.50%, 08/01/2034 - 08/01/2038

    1,855,000        2,172,406  

Series A, BAM-TCRS,

    

5.00%, 08/01/2037

    635,000        743,883  

Series B, BAM,

    

5.00%, 08/15/2025

    40,000        46,916  
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority,
Revenue Bonds
            

Series 24,

    

3.80%, 06/15/2031

    370,000        415,921  

Series A-1,

    

3.10%, 05/15/2028

    2,015,000        2,215,513  

Series B-1,

    

2.40%, 11/15/2026

    90,000        95,708  

Series B3,

    

2.40%, 05/15/2026

    55,000        58,720  
Connecticut State Health & Educational
Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds
            

4.00%, 07/01/2055

    11,000,000        11,999,130  

Series A, AGM-CR,

    

2.13%, 07/01/2031

    7,990,000        7,906,185  

Series B-2,

    

2.75%, 01/01/2026 (A)

    650,000        652,405  

Series J,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2034 - 07/01/2042

    1,225,000        1,275,190  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Connecticut (continued)  

State of Connecticut, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series B,
4.00%, 03/01/2029

    $ 25,000        $ 26,476  

State of Connecticut, Special Tax, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 08/01/2022

    15,000        16,223  
Town of Hamden, General Obligation
Unlimited
            

BAM,

    

6.00%, 08/15/2033

    1,190,000        1,501,625  

Series A, BAM,

    

5.00%, 08/01/2027

    535,000        651,555  

Town of Sprague, General Obligation Unlimited
BAM,
4.00%, 09/01/2040 - 09/01/2045

    375,000        423,764  
    

 

 

 
       48,739,394  
    

 

 

 
Delaware - 0.2%  

Delaware Municipal Electric Corp., Revenue Bonds
Series A, BAM,
5.00%, 10/01/2035 - 10/01/2044

    2,725,000        3,355,831  
Delaware State Economic Development
Authority, Revenue Bonds
            

5.00%, 08/01/2049

    900,000        990,918  

5.38%, 10/01/2045

    80,000        80,195  
    

 

 

 
       4,426,944  
    

 

 

 
District of Columbia - 0.4%  
District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds             

4.00%, 07/01/2049

    1,000,000        1,054,740  

Series A,

    

4.13%, 07/01/2027

    1,000,000        982,520  

5.00%, 07/01/2032

    1,500,000        1,509,180  

Series C,

    

4.00%, 12/01/2021

    25,000        26,017  

District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
3.70%, 09/01/2033

    1,510,000        1,738,599  

District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 10/01/2023

    25,000        27,260  
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
Dulles Toll Road Revenue, Revenue Bonds
            

5.00%, 10/01/2053

    505,000        525,917  

Series B, AGM,

    

4.00%, 10/01/2053

    1,500,000        1,639,005  

Series B, AGM-CR,

    

6.50%, 10/01/2044 (C)

    1,065,000        1,379,239  

Series C, AGC,

    

6.50%, 10/01/2041 (C)

    285,000        355,936  
    

 

 

 
       9,238,413  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Florida - 3.6%  

Bridgewater Community Development District, Special Assessment,
4.50%, 05/01/2031

    $ 25,000        $ 27,434  

Cape Coral Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds,
4.25%, 07/01/2021 (A)

    435,000        433,717  

Capital Trust Agency, Inc., Revenue Bonds
3.50%, 07/01/2021 - 07/01/2022 (A)

    1,240,000        1,236,773  
City of Cape Coral Water & Sewer Revenue,
Special Assessment
            

AGM,

    

2.13%, 09/01/2022

    85,000        87,242  

2.75%, 09/01/2025 - 09/01/2026

    540,000        594,225  

City of Fort Myers, Revenue Bonds
4.00%, 12/01/2032 - 12/01/2033

    310,000        347,192  
City of Jacksonville, Revenue Bonds             

Series A,

    

5.00%, 10/01/2030

    1,000,000        1,212,240  

Series C,

    

5.00%, 10/01/2031

    100,000        108,016  

City of Miami Parking System Revenue, Revenue Bonds
BAM,
5.00%, 10/01/2027 - 10/01/2029

    1,215,000        1,562,682  
City of Orlando Tourist Development Tax
Revenue, Revenue Bonds
            

Series A, AGM,

    

5.00%, 11/01/2027 - 11/01/2029

    4,230,000        5,277,600  

Series B, AGM,

    

5.00%, 11/01/2025 - 11/01/2038

    7,870,000        9,316,077  

City of Tallahassee, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 10/01/2023

    55,000        59,849  
City of Tampa, Revenue Bonds             

4.00%, 07/01/2045

    2,000,000        2,227,200  

5.00%, 07/01/2050

    2,500,000        3,016,050  

Series A,

    

Zero Coupon, 09/01/2045

    1,400,000        559,468  

5.00%, 11/15/2025

    70,000        74,657  

County of Lake, Revenue Bonds
5.00%, 01/15/2029 - 01/15/2049 (A)

    1,750,000        1,836,142  

County of Miami-Dade, Revenue Bonds,
Series A, AGC,
6.88%, 10/01/2034 (C)

    345,000        497,418  

County of Miami-Dade Water & Sewer System Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
Series B,
5.00%, 10/01/2044

    1,000,000        1,254,410  

County of Polk Utility System Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
BAM,
5.00%, 10/01/2043

    10,000,000        11,336,200  

Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 07/01/2022

    55,000        59,309  

Florida Development Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds
Series A,
5.00%, 06/15/2035 - 06/15/2040

    2,000,000        2,256,920  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Florida (continued)  

Florida Higher Educational Facilities Financial Authority, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 04/01/2035

    $ 1,050,000        $ 1,181,260  
Florida Housing Finance Corp., Revenue
Bonds
            

Series 1, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,

    

2.20%, 01/01/2023

    90,000        92,813  

2.25%, 07/01/2023

    80,000        83,064  

2.30%, 01/01/2024

    200,000        208,714  

2.35%, 07/01/2024

    335,000        352,326  

2.45%, 01/01/2025

    280,000        296,772  

2.50%, 07/01/2025

    325,000        347,051  

2.65%, 01/01/2026

    335,000        361,783  

2.70%, 07/01/2026

    165,000        179,075  

2.75%, 01/01/2027

    330,000        358,948  

2.80%, 07/01/2027

    325,000        353,330  

2.85%, 01/01/2028

    110,000        119,180  

2.90%, 07/01/2028

    255,000        276,076  

3.75%, 07/01/2035

    1,815,000        1,930,851  

Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 09/01/2049

    1,250,000        1,443,162  
Herons Glen Recreation District, Special
Assessment
            

BAM,

    

3.00%, 05/01/2033 - 05/01/2035

    785,000        819,032  

4.00%, 05/01/2050

    1,000,000        1,099,390  

Lee County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds
5.00%, 11/15/2039 - 11/15/2044

    3,500,000        3,803,380  

Manatee County School District, Revenue Bonds,
AGM,
5.00%, 10/01/2021

    50,000        52,174  

Martin County Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds,
AGM-CR,
5.50%, 11/15/2042

    15,000        15,807  

Miami-Dade County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 06/01/2047 (E)

    1,875,000        1,843,856  
North Sumter County Utility Dependent
District, Revenue Bonds
            

5.00%, 10/01/2042

    100,000        103,335  

BAM,

    

5.00%, 10/01/2036 - 10/01/2037

    500,000        638,467  

Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District, Special Assessment,
AGM,
5.00%, 08/01/2024

    105,000        121,902  
Orange County Health Facilities Authority,
Revenue Bonds
            

Series A,

    

5.00%, 10/01/2033 - 10/01/2034

    8,200,000        9,715,084  

Series B,

    

5.00%, 10/01/2044

    200,000        231,058  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Florida (continued)  

Orange County Housing Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,
3.15%, 09/01/2032

    $ 310,000        $ 329,722  
St. Johns County Industrial Development
Authority, Revenue Bonds
            

4.00%, 08/01/2055

    6,625,000        6,995,072  

Series A,

    

Fixed until 08/01/2024,
4.13% (D), 08/01/2047

    1,000,000        1,074,620  

Tradition Community Development District No. 1, Special Assessment,
AGM,
4.00%, 05/01/2023

    275,000        298,249  
Village Community Development District
No. 12, Special Assessment
            

3.25%, 05/01/2023 (A)

    300,000        305,214  

3.25%, 05/01/2026

    2,450,000        2,530,776  

Volusia County School Board, Certificate of Participation
Series A, BAM,
5.00%, 08/01/2027 - 08/01/2028

    625,000        755,349  

Walton County District School Board, Certificate of Participation,
AGM,
5.00%, 07/01/2026

    220,000        258,159  
    

 

 

 
       81,955,872  
    

 

 

 
Georgia - 1.5%  

Bibb County Development Authority, Revenue Bonds,
5.25%, 06/01/2050

    5,720,000        6,809,946  

City of East Point, Tax Allocation,
3.00%, 08/01/2022

    1,000,000        1,023,280  

Cobb County Kennestone Hospital Authority Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 04/01/2050

    3,075,000        3,704,791  

Cornelia Urban Redevelopment Agency, Revenue Bonds,
AGM,
5.00%, 10/01/2054

    1,440,000        1,716,235  

Development Authority for Fulton County, Revenue Bonds,
4.00%, 07/01/2049

    6,460,000        7,173,701  

Fulton Country Development Authority Hospital Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
4.00%, 04/01/2050

    2,000,000        2,214,880  
Georgia Housing & Finance Authority,
Revenue Bonds
            

Series A-1,

    

3.20%, 12/01/2036

    690,000        726,508  

3.25%, 12/01/2037

    1,320,000        1,390,131  

Series B,

    

3.40%, 12/01/2037

    2,285,000        2,432,131  

Series C,

    

2.85%, 06/01/2028 - 12/01/2028

    570,000        619,138  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Georgia (continued)  

Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 05/15/2049

    $ 5,000,000        $ 6,942,650  
    

 

 

 
       34,753,391  
    

 

 

 
Guam - 0.0% (F)  

Guam Government Waterworks Authority, Revenue Bonds
5.00%, 07/01/2023 - 07/01/2031

    335,000        386,890  
Guam Power Authority, Revenue Bonds             

Series A,

    

5.00%, 10/01/2034

    100,000        104,696  

Series A, AGM,

    

5.00%, 10/01/2026

    215,000        233,023  
    

 

 

 
       724,609  
    

 

 

 
Idaho - 0.2%  

County of Nez Perce, Revenue Bonds,
2.75%, 10/01/2024

    4,500,000        4,568,535  

Idaho Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series D,
5.00%, 12/01/2032

    50,000        53,613  
Idaho Housing & Finance Association,
Revenue Bonds
            

Series A,

    

4.00%, 07/01/2026

    255,000        271,254  

4.63%, 07/01/2029 (A)

    185,000        194,230  

Series A-1, Class I,

    

2.75%, 07/01/2031

    305,000        309,206  
    

 

 

 
       5,396,838  
    

 

 

 
Illinois - 14.1%  
Adams County School District No. 172,
General Obligation Unlimited
            

AGM,

    

3.00%, 02/01/2033

    300,000        318,099  

4.00%, 02/01/2032 - 02/01/2035

    3,250,000        3,528,384  

5.00%, 02/01/2029

    1,345,000        1,613,220  

Berwyn Municipal Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds,
AGM-CR,
5.00%, 01/01/2035

    8,230,000        10,129,072  

Boone & Winnebago Counties Community Unit School District No. 200, General Obligation Unlimited,
AGM,
Zero Coupon, 01/01/2023

    1,490,000        1,462,033  

Carol Stream Park District, General Obligation Unlimited,
BAM,
5.00%, 01/01/2037

    1,375,000        1,633,871  

Champaign & Piatt Counties Community Unit School District No. 3, General Obligation Unlimited
Series A, AGM,
5.00%, 10/01/2022 - 10/01/2024

    4,910,000        5,492,414  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Illinois (continued)  

Channahon Park District, General Obligation Unlimited
Series A, BAM,
4.00%, 12/15/2034 - 12/15/2038

    $ 475,000        $ 532,643  
Chicago Board of Education, General
Obligation Unlimited
            

Series A,

    

4.00%, 12/01/2020

    3,245,000        3,252,204  

Series A, AGM-CR, AMBAC,

    

5.50%, 12/01/2021

    410,000        429,860  

Series A, AGM-CR, NATL,

    

5.25%, 12/01/2021

    150,000        156,683  

Series A, NATL,

    

Zero Coupon, 12/01/2022

    25,000        23,836  
Chicago O’Hare International Airport,
Revenue Bonds
            

Series B,

    

5.00%, 01/01/2021 - 01/01/2035

    225,000        226,053  

Series B, AGM,

    

4.00%, 01/01/2053

    310,000        336,747  

Series D, BAM-TCRS,

    

5.00%, 01/01/2039

    25,000        26,760  

Chicago Transit Authority Sales Tax Receipts Fund, Revenue Bonds,
AGM-CR,
5.00%, 12/01/2051

    25,000        28,586  
City of Calumet City, General Obligation
Unlimited
            

BAM,

    

4.00%, 03/01/2023 - 03/01/2024

    2,135,000        2,318,087  

Series A, BAM,

    

4.00%, 03/01/2022

    955,000        995,272  
City of Chicago, General Obligation Unlimited             

Series A,

    

5.50%, 01/01/2049

    2,750,000        2,906,640  

Series C,

    

5.00%, 01/01/2026 - 01/01/2027

    2,950,000        3,113,104  
City of Chicago Wastewater Transmission
Revenue, Revenue Bonds
            

AGM-CR,

    

3.00%, 01/01/2021

    750,000        752,130  

5.00%, 01/01/2022 - 01/01/2024

    700,000        730,898  

BAM-TCRS,

    

3.00%, 01/01/2021

    475,000        476,349  

Series A, AGM,

    

5.25%, 01/01/2042

    675,000        811,255  
City of Chicago Waterworks Revenue,
Revenue Bonds
            

4.00%, 11/01/2023

    500,000        525,225  

5.00%, 11/01/2021 - 11/01/2028

    3,500,000        3,699,915  

AGM-CR,

    

5.00%, 11/01/2027

    165,000        178,685  
City of Country Club Hills, General Obligation
Unlimited
            

BAM,

    

4.00%, 12/01/2028 - 12/01/2031

    1,240,000        1,399,474  

4.50%, 12/01/2030 - 12/01/2031

    1,295,000        1,414,025  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Illinois (continued)  

City of East Moline, General Obligation Unlimited
Series A, AGM,
4.00%, 01/15/2034 - 01/15/2037

    $ 2,490,000        $ 2,827,892  

City of Flora, General Obligation Unlimited
BAM,
3.50%, 11/01/2022 - 11/01/2024

    585,000        622,653  
City of Monmouth, General Obligation
Unlimited
            

Series A, AGM,

    

Zero Coupon, 12/01/2044

    100,000        34,856  

Series B, BAM,

    

3.00%, 12/01/2023

    130,000        139,637  
City of North Chicago, General Obligation
Unlimited
            

Series A, AGM,

    

4.00%, 11/01/2020

    160,000        160,000  

Series B, AGM,

    

4.00%, 11/01/2023

    40,000        43,774  

City of Peoria, General Obligation Unlimited
Series B, BAM-TCRS,
5.00%, 01/01/2026 - 01/01/2027

    2,370,000        2,820,117  

City of Sterling, General Obligation Unlimited,
AGM,
3.00%, 12/01/2024

    140,000        151,906  
City of Waukegan, General Obligation
Unlimited
            

Series A, AGM,

    

5.00%, 12/30/2035 - 12/30/2036

    2,220,000        2,688,680  

Series B, AGM,

    

5.00%, 12/30/2030 - 12/30/2032

    1,620,000        1,986,518  

Clinton Bond Fayette Etc. Counties Community College District No. 501, General Obligation Unlimited
BAM-TCRS,
4.00%, 12/01/2026 - 12/01/2027

    3,955,000        4,091,020  

Cook & Will Counties Community College District No. 515, General Obligation Limited
5.00%, 12/01/2024

    70,000        81,098  

Cook & Will Counties School District No. 194, General Obligation Limited,
Series B, BAM,
5.00%, 12/01/2033

    775,000        901,170  

Cook & Will Counties School District No. 194, General Obligation Unlimited,
BAM,
4.13%, 12/01/2035

    680,000        757,160  
Cook County Community College District
No. 508, General Obligation Unlimited
            

5.00%, 12/01/2020 - 12/01/2024

    1,445,000        1,525,917  

BAM-TCRS,

    

5.25%, 12/01/2027

    2,050,000        2,315,413  

Cook County Community High School District No. 229, General Obligation Limited,
4.00%, 12/01/2023

    1,505,000        1,663,868  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Illinois (continued)  

Cook County School District No. 100, General Obligation Unlimited,
BAM,
4.00%, 12/01/2021

    $ 430,000        $ 446,060  

Cook County School District No. 111, General Obligation Limited,
Series A, BAM,
5.00%, 12/01/2037

    2,350,000        2,859,809  

Cook County School District No. 111, General Obligation Unlimited
AGM,
4.00%, 12/01/2033 - 12/01/2034

    1,195,000        1,335,604  

Cook County School District No. 149, General Obligation Limited,
Series A-1, AGM,
4.00%, 12/01/2028

    980,000        1,071,199  

Cook County School District No. 157, General Obligation Unlimited
Series A, AGM,
Zero Coupon, 11/01/2022 - 11/01/2025

    920,000        877,885  

Cook County School District No. 158, General Obligation Limited,
AGM,
3.00%, 12/01/2021

    325,000        334,184  

Cook County School District No. 160, General Obligation Unlimited
Series A, BAM,
4.00%, 12/01/2026 - 12/01/2027

    285,000        333,824  

Cook County School District No. 162, General Obligation Limited,
AGM,
4.00%, 12/01/2027

    250,000        250,735  

Cook County School District No. 163, General Obligation Limited,
Series A, AGM,
5.00%, 12/15/2028

    70,000        73,673  

Cook County School District No. 31, General Obligation Limited
Series A,
3.00%, 12/01/2021

    100,000        102,416  

Cook County School District No. 94, General Obligation Unlimited
BAM,
4.00%, 12/01/2034 - 12/01/2040

    3,190,000        3,509,720  

Cook County Township High School District No. 201, General Obligation Limited,
Series C, AGM,
Zero Coupon, 12/01/2024

    270,000        258,055  
Cook County Township High School District
No. 220, General Obligation Limited
            

AGM-CR,

    

5.00%, 12/01/2025

    700,000        790,412  

BAM-TCRS,

    

5.00%, 12/01/2026

    1,545,000        1,735,993  

Cook County Township High School District No. 220, General Obligation Unlimited
BAM,
5.00%, 12/01/2028 - 12/01/2034

    1,265,000        1,601,594  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Illinois (continued)  

County of Cook, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series C, AGM-CR,
5.00%, 11/15/2024

    $ 1,500,000        $ 1,626,165  

County of Logan, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series B, BAM,
3.25%, 11/01/2037

    50,000        52,941  

County of Union, General Obligation Unlimited,
AGM,
4.25%, 09/01/2042

    1,665,000        1,921,227  

DeKalb & Kane Counties Community Unit School District No. 427, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A, BAM-TCRS,
4.00%, 02/01/2030

    2,060,000        2,134,572  

Douglas & Champaign Counties Community Unit School District No. 302, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series B, AGM,
4.00%, 12/01/2034

    785,000        882,772  

DuPage County School District No. 2, General Obligation Unlimited,
4.00%, 05/01/2037

    500,000        581,820  

Grundy County School District No. 54, General Obligation Unlimited,
AGM-CR,
6.00%, 12/01/2024

    2,050,000        2,175,398  

Henry & Whiteside Counties Community Unit School District No. 228, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A, AGM,
5.00%, 08/15/2028

    150,000        180,027  

Illinois Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds,
AGM,
Zero Coupon, 01/01/2021

    30,000        29,982  
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds             

4.00%, 08/01/2032 - 10/01/2050

    925,000        968,159  

5.00%, 08/01/2025 - 08/01/2031

    6,790,000        7,811,224  

AGM,

    

4.00%, 12/01/2023

    140,000        153,381  

5.00%, 12/01/2036

    1,900,000        2,250,512  

Series A,

    

4.00%, 11/01/2023

    405,000        412,906  

5.00%, 07/01/2021 - 11/01/2025

    1,750,000        1,773,881  

Series C,

    

5.00%, 08/15/2021

    30,000        31,025  
Illinois Housing Development Authority,
Revenue Bonds
            

FNMA,

    

2.63%, 09/01/2032

    1,467,813        1,515,120  

Series A-1,

    

3.00%, 02/01/2022

    340,000        349,778  
Illinois State Toll Highway Authority,
Revenue Bonds
            

Series A,

    

4.50%, 12/01/2020

    250,000        250,798  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Illinois (continued)  
Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, Revenue
Bonds (continued)
            

Series B,

    

5.00%, 01/01/2037

    $ 140,000        $ 164,518  

Series D,

    

5.00%, 01/01/2024

    45,000        51,253  

Iroquois & Kankakee Counties Community Unit School District No. 4, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A, AMBAC, BAM-TCRS,
Zero Coupon, 11/01/2022

    1,300,000        1,276,483  

Jersey & Greene County Community Unit School District No. 100, General Obligation Unlimited
Series A, BAM,
5.00%, 12/01/2026 - 12/01/2027

    3,975,000        4,802,649  

Joliet Regional Port District, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A, AGM,
4.00%, 12/30/2024

    250,000        279,965  

Kane Cook & DuPage Counties School District No. U-46, General Obligation Limited,
Series A,
5.00%, 01/01/2033

    260,000        294,289  

Kane Cook & DuPage Counties School District No. U-46, General Obligation Unlimited
Series D,
5.00%, 01/01/2025 - 01/01/2026

    130,000        148,088  

Kane County School District No. 129, General Obligation Unlimited
Series C, BAM-TCRS,
5.00%, 02/01/2024 - 02/01/2025

    5,000,000        5,776,333  

Kane Kendall Etc. Counties Community College District No. 516, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A,
5.00%, 12/15/2022

    100,000        105,198  
Knox & Warren Counties Community Unit
School District No. 205, General Obligation
Unlimited
            

Series A, BAM,

    

4.00%, 12/01/2039

    1,300,000        1,442,363  

Series B,

    

3.50%, 01/01/2027

    185,000        198,485  

Series B, BAM,

    

4.00%, 01/01/2034 - 01/01/2036

    1,785,000        2,004,046  

Lake & McHenry Counties Community Unit School District No. 118, General Obligation Unlimited
5.00%, 01/01/2021 - 01/01/2022

    105,000        108,055  

Lake County Community Unit School District No. 116, General Obligation Limited,
Series B,
3.00%, 01/15/2023

    105,000        110,548  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Illinois (continued)  

Lake County School District No. 38, General Obligation Unlimited,
BAM-TCRS,
3.00%, 02/01/2022

    $ 2,500,000        $ 2,572,050  

Lee & Ogle Counties Community Unit School District No. 275, General Obligation Unlimited
Series B, AGM,
4.50%, 12/01/2025 - 12/01/2027

    1,085,000        1,168,556  
Macon & De Witt Counties Community
Unit School District No. 2, General
Obligation Unlimited
            

Series C, BAM,

    

3.25%, 12/01/2023

    1,195,000        1,290,397  

4.00%, 12/01/2025

    1,360,000        1,579,082  

Macon County School District No. 61, General Obligation Unlimited,
AGM,
4.00%, 01/01/2040 - 01/01/2045

    4,530,000        4,960,046  

Macoupin Sangamon & Montgomery Counties Community Unit School District, General Obligation Unlimited
BAM,
4.50%, 12/01/2036 - 12/01/2041

    1,625,000        1,748,141  
Madison & Jersey Counties Unit School
District No. 11, General Obligation
Unlimited
            

BAM,

    

5.00%, 12/01/2030

    3,270,000        4,051,007  

Series B, BAM,

    

3.50%, 03/01/2029

    1,700,000        1,821,839  
Madison-Macoupin Etc. Counties
Community College District No. 536,
General Obligation Unlimited
            

5.00%, 11/01/2021

    105,000        109,574  

Series A, AGM,

    

5.00%, 11/01/2031 - 11/01/2033

    3,450,000        4,187,183  

Series A, BAM-TCRS,

    

5.00%, 11/01/2022 - 11/01/2026

    4,990,000        5,685,877  

McHenry & Kane Counties Community Consolidated School District No. 158, General Obligation Unlimited,
AGM-CR, FGIC,
Zero Coupon, 01/01/2024

    510,000        493,568  
McHenry County Community Unit School
District No. 12, General Obligation
Unlimited
            

BAM,

    

5.00%, 01/01/2035

    2,625,000        3,022,031  

Series A, AGM,

    

5.00%, 01/01/2023

    70,000        76,067  

McHenry County Conservation District, General Obligation Unlimited,
5.00%, 02/01/2026

    110,000        130,955  

McLean County Public Building Commission, Revenue Bonds,
4.00%, 12/01/2034

    1,245,000        1,363,238  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Illinois (continued)  
Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority,
Revenue Bonds
            

BAM-TCRS,

    

5.00%, 06/15/2052

    $ 500,000        $ 534,750  

NATL,

    

5.70%, 06/15/2023 (C)

    165,000        180,739  

Series A, NATL,

    

Zero Coupon, 06/15/2026

    100,000        87,885  

Series B,

    

5.00%, 12/15/2028

    145,000        150,704  
Northeastern Illinois University, Certificate of
Participation
            

AGM,

    

3.00%, 07/01/2021 - 07/01/2023

    1,505,000        1,527,636  

4.00%, 07/01/2025

    565,000        614,590  

Northeastern Illinois University, Revenue Bonds
Series 1, BAM,
4.00%, 07/01/2021 - 07/01/2022

    1,015,000        1,061,402  

Northern Illinois University, Certificate of Participation,
AGM,
5.00%, 09/01/2024

    105,000        119,612  
Northern Illinois University, Revenue Bonds             

Series B, BAM,

    

4.00%, 04/01/2036 - 04/01/2041

    4,190,000        4,606,494  

5.00%, 04/01/2027

    355,000        428,655  

Northlake Public Library District, General Obligation Unlimited,
AGM,
3.00%, 12/01/2021

    610,000        627,239  

Peoria Public Building Commission, Revenue Bonds,
BAM,
5.00%, 12/01/2022

    1,075,000        1,172,320  

Pulaski Massac Alexander & Johnson Counties Community Unit School District No. 10, General Obligation Unlimited
Series C, MAC,
4.00%, 12/01/2026 - 12/01/2029

    625,000        683,755  
Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority,
Revenue Bonds
            

5.25%, 06/01/2021

    50,000        51,380  

5.38%, 06/01/2021

    85,000        87,407  

6.00%, 06/01/2028

    75,000        77,492  

Regional Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A, NATL,
5.50%, 07/01/2025

    65,000        78,631  
Rock Island County Public Building
Commission, Revenue Bonds
            

AGM,

    

3.00%, 12/01/2021

    175,000        178,875  

4.00%, 12/01/2023

    285,000        311,784  

5.00%, 12/01/2024 - 12/01/2041

    1,745,000        2,112,713  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Illinois (continued)  

Sangamon County Community Unit School District No. 5, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series B,
5.00%, 01/01/2023

    $ 150,000        $ 163,949  

Sangamon County Water Reclamation District, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A, BAM-TCRS,
4.00%, 01/01/2044

    14,135,000        15,963,928  
Sangamon Logan & Menard Counties
Community Unit School District No. 15,
General Obligation Unlimited
            

Series B, BAM,

    

4.00%, 12/01/2038 - 12/01/2040

    1,270,000        1,429,596  

5.00%, 12/01/2036

    345,000        423,584  

Southern Illinois University, Certificate of Participation,
Series A-1, BAM,
4.00%, 02/15/2026

    455,000        474,529  
Southern Illinois University, Revenue Bonds             

Series A, AGM,

    

5.50%, 04/01/2023

    370,000        398,142  

Series B, BAM-TCRS,

    

5.00%, 04/01/2021

    435,000        442,843  

Southwestern Illinois Development Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series B, BAM-TCRS,
5.00%, 10/15/2026

    1,000,000        1,199,500  

St. Clair County Community Consolidated School District No. 90, General Obligation Unlimited
AMBAC, BAM-TCRS,
Zero Coupon, 12/01/2020 - 12/01/2023

    645,000        637,754  

St. Clair County High School District No. 201, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series B, BAM,
5.00%, 02/01/2025

    4,040,000        4,789,016  

St. Clair County School District No. 119, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A, AGM,
4.00%, 04/01/2038

    2,575,000        2,935,912  
State of Illinois, General Obligation
Unlimited
            

5.00%, 02/01/2022 - 11/01/2035

    8,180,000        8,710,789  

5.25%, 07/01/2030

    1,020,000        1,061,891  

5.50%, 07/01/2025 - 05/01/2039

    6,135,000        6,741,668  

5.75%, 05/01/2045

    1,645,000        1,821,591  

BAM-TCRS,

    

4.00%, 06/01/2041

    18,625,000        19,187,847  

Series A,

    

4.00%, 01/01/2030

    225,000        226,323  

5.00%, 04/01/2024

    3,350,000        3,528,622  

Tazewell County School District No. 51, General Obligation Unlimited
NATL,
9.00%, 12/01/2021 - 12/01/2022

    1,355,000        1,537,388  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Illinois (continued)  

Town of Cicero, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series B, AGM,
4.20%, 12/01/2027

    $ 340,000        $ 340,649  
University of Illinois, Revenue Bonds             

Series A, AGM,

    

4.00%, 04/01/2043

    5,795,000        6,285,199  

Series A, AMBAC,

    

5.50%, 04/01/2022

    75,000        79,903  

Series A, BAM-TCRS,

    

4.00%, 04/01/2031

    1,445,000        1,575,642  

Village of Bedford Park Water System Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
Series A, AGM,
4.00%, 12/01/2026

    95,000        106,538  
Village of Bellwood, General Obligation
Unlimited
            

AGM,

    

5.00%, 12/01/2027

    235,000        272,746  

Series B, AGM,

    

3.00%, 12/01/2029

    1,000,000        1,058,750  

Village of Broadview, General Obligation Unlimited
Series A, BAM,
3.00%, 12/01/2020 - 12/01/2022

    510,000        521,696  

Village of Calumet Park, General Obligation Unlimited
BAM,
4.00%, 12/01/2021 - 12/01/2032

    2,490,000        2,772,392  
Village of Crestwood, General Obligation
Unlimited
            

BAM,

    

4.50%, 12/15/2027 - 12/15/2029

    2,395,000        2,559,598  

Series B, BAM,

    

5.00%, 12/15/2028 - 12/15/2035

    7,305,000        8,153,715  

Village of Dolton, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A, AGC,
4.50%, 12/01/2024

    300,000        300,633  

Village of Franklin Park, Revenue Bonds,
BAM,
5.00%, 04/01/2026

    230,000        272,313  

Village of Hazel Crest, General Obligation Unlimited
BAM,
4.00%, 12/01/2024 - 12/01/2025

    640,000        728,847  
Village of Lombard, General Obligation
Unlimited
            

4.00%, 01/01/2021

    910,000        913,449  

5.00%, 01/01/2022 - 01/01/2024

    1,740,000        1,872,115  
Village of Lyons, General Obligation Unlimited             

Series B, BAM,

    

4.00%, 12/01/2036 - 12/01/2039

    4,440,000        5,092,478  

5.00%, 12/01/2032

    125,000        133,415  

Series C, BAM,

    

3.00%, 12/01/2020

    85,000        85,164  

4.00%, 12/01/2022 - 12/01/2023

    550,000        587,667  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Illinois (continued)  

Village of Matteson, Revenue Bonds
BAM,
5.00%, 12/01/2024 - 12/01/2035

    $ 3,610,000        $ 4,349,926  
Village of Montgomery, Special
Assessment
            

BAM,

    

2.85%, 03/01/2024

    182,000        192,791  

3.00%, 03/01/2025

    135,000        145,472  

3.10%, 03/01/2026

    253,000        276,876  

3.30%, 03/01/2028

    194,000        213,643  

3.40%, 03/01/2029

    706,000        776,727  

3.45%, 03/01/2030

    133,000        145,656  

Village of Mount Prospect, General Obligation Unlimited,
3.00%, 12/01/2021

    100,000        102,826  

Village of Mundelein, General Obligation Unlimited,
AGM,
4.00%, 12/15/2039

    720,000        836,446  

Village of Oak Lawn, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A,
3.00%, 12/01/2020

    260,000        260,354  

Village of Stone Park, General Obligation Unlimited
Series B, BAM,
4.00%, 02/01/2035 - 02/01/2036

    310,000        338,449  

Warren County Community Unit School District No. 238, General Obligation Unlimited,
AGM,
4.00%, 12/01/2021

    75,000        77,760  

Wauconda Special Service Area No.1, Special Tax,
Series A, BAM,
5.00%, 03/01/2033

    305,000        350,573  

Western Illinois Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds
4.00%, 06/01/2021 - 06/01/2033

    4,915,000        5,004,069  
Western Illinois University, Certificate of
Participation
            

AGM,

    

3.00%, 10/01/2022

    3,010,000        3,097,651  

5.00%, 10/01/2024

    3,330,000        3,771,824  

Western Illinois University, Revenue Bonds
BAM,
5.00%, 04/01/2021 - 04/01/2024

    2,030,000        2,189,204  

Will County Community High School District No. 210, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A, AGM-CR,
5.00%, 01/01/2027

    3,475,000        3,708,416  

Will County Community Unit School District No. 201, General Obligation Limited,
Series C, AGM,
5.00%, 01/01/2027

    1,075,000        1,305,609  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Illinois (continued)  
Will County Community Unit School District
No. 201, General Obligation Unlimited
        

AGM,

    

Zero Coupon, 11/01/2024

    $ 610,000        $ 589,498  

Series B, AGM,

    

5.00%, 01/01/2026

    515,000        625,184  

Will County School District No. 86, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series C, AGM-CR,
5.00%, 03/01/2024

    8,105,000        9,260,125  

Will Grundy Etc. County Revenue, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series B,
5.00%, 06/01/2038

    200,000        224,724  
    

 

 

 
       320,953,585  
    

 

 

 
Indiana - 2.0%  

Bloomington Redevelopment District, Tax Allocation
Series A-1,
5.00%, 02/01/2026 - 02/01/2040

    2,315,000        2,779,776  

City of Evansville, Revenue Bonds,
Series A, AGM,
5.00%, 02/01/2025

    140,000        164,027  
City of Rockport, Revenue Bonds             

Series A,

    

2.75%, 06/01/2025

    6,295,000        6,786,325  

Series D,

    

Fixed until 06/01/2021,
2.05% (D), 04/01/2025

    645,000        648,993  
Evansville Redevelopment Authority,
Revenue Bonds
            

BAM,

    

4.00%, 02/01/2028 - 02/01/2029

    5,840,000        6,849,687  

5.00%, 02/01/2026

    700,000        851,963  

Greater Clark County School Building Corp., Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
4.00%, 07/15/2024

    135,000        152,029  

Hammond Multi-School Building Corp., Revenue Bonds
4.00%, 01/15/2021 - 07/15/2021

    755,000        766,029  
Indiana Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds             

3.00%, 11/01/2030

    4,125,000        4,103,220  

3.50%, 10/01/2025

    960,000        1,008,854  

4.00%, 02/01/2021

    405,000        406,081  

5.00%, 02/01/2022 - 10/01/2035

    3,030,000        3,516,054  

Series A,

    

5.00%, 09/15/2023 - 09/15/2026

    1,020,000        1,110,431  

Series C,

    

3.00%, 11/01/2030

    3,825,000        3,727,424  

Indiana Finance Authority, Educational Facilities Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
4.00%, 02/01/2040

    25,000        27,413  

Indiana Health Facility Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 11/15/2034

    1,725,000        2,025,495  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Indiana (continued)  
Indiana Housing & Community Development
Authority, Revenue Bonds
        

Series A-1, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,

    

2.85%, 07/01/2031

    $ 225,000        $ 236,174  

Series C-1, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,

    

3.25%, 01/01/2032

    1,515,000        1,635,367  

Indiana University, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 06/01/2024

    50,000        58,341  

Jeffersonville Redevelopment Authority, Revenue Bonds,
AGM,
3.00%, 08/01/2026

    760,000        855,783  

Merrillville Building Corp., Revenue Bonds
BAM,
4.00%, 07/15/2036 - 12/15/2039

    2,720,000        3,096,018  

Merrillville Redevelopment Authority, Revenue Bonds
BAM,
4.00%, 07/15/2036 - 12/15/2039

    3,335,000        3,780,655  

Wawasee High School Building Corp., Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 07/15/2038

    1,300,000        1,537,783  
    

 

 

 
       46,123,922  
    

 

 

 
Kansas - 0.1%  

City of Dodge City, Revenue Bonds,
3.00%, 07/15/2021

    80,000        81,270  

City of Wichita, Revenue Bonds,
Series I,
5.00%, 05/15/2028

    300,000        313,779  

Kansas Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series C, BAM,
4.00%, 05/01/2022

    90,000        94,366  

Marais Des Cygnes Public Utility Authority, Revenue Bonds
AGM,
3.00%, 12/01/2026 - 12/01/2027

    990,000        1,097,410  

Montgomery County Unified School District No. 446, General Obligation Unlimited,
BAM,
5.00%, 09/01/2028

    810,000        1,006,919  

Unified Government of Greeley County, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series B,
5.00%, 12/01/2037

    225,000        264,204  
    

 

 

 
       2,857,948  
    

 

 

 
Kentucky - 3.5%  

Bullitt County School District Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds,
3.10%, 09/01/2026

    65,000        69,687  

City of Winchester Combined Utilities Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
Series A, BAM,
4.00%, 07/01/2029

    685,000        827,062  

County of Hardin, Revenue Bonds
AGM,
5.75%, 08/01/2033 - 08/01/2045

    105,000        120,223  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Kentucky (continued)  

County of Knox, General Obligation Unlimited,
BAM,
5.00%, 10/01/2035

    $ 1,590,000        $ 1,802,821  

Eastern Kentucky University, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
4.00%, 04/01/2025

    125,000        138,505  

Fayette County School District Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds,
Series B,
4.00%, 05/01/2024

    140,000        156,248  

Kentucky Bond Development Corp., Revenue Bonds,
BAM,
5.00%, 09/01/2049

    23,005,000        27,931,061  
Kentucky Economic Development
Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds
            

5.25%, 08/15/2046

    1,230,000        1,277,601  

AGM,

    

5.00%, 12/01/2045 - 12/01/2047

    6,705,000        7,754,990  
Kentucky Municipal Power Agency,
Revenue Bonds
            

NATL,

    

5.00%, 09/01/2032

    1,000,000        1,164,940  

Series A,

    

Fixed until 03/01/2026,
3.45% (D), 09/01/2042

    2,500,000        2,545,375  

Series A, NATL,

    

5.00%, 09/01/2023

    115,000        128,705  

Kentucky State Property & Building Commission, Revenue Bonds,
BAM-TCRS,
5.00%, 04/01/2029

    3,150,000        3,868,546  

Kentucky Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 07/01/2021

    45,000        46,295  

Louisville & Jefferson County Visitors & Convention Commission, Revenue Bonds,
AGM-CR,
4.00%, 06/01/2024 - 06/01/2029

    16,290,000        18,724,636  

Louisville / Jefferson County Metropolitan Government, Revenue Bonds
Series A,
4.00%, 10/01/2039 - 10/01/2040

    1,000,000        1,127,080  
Morehead State University, Revenue
Bonds
            

Series A,

    

3.00%, 04/01/2027

    155,000        164,931  

4.00%, 04/01/2030 - 04/01/2032

    435,000        473,990  
Nicholas County School District Finance
Corp., Revenue Bonds
            

2.00%, 02/01/2023

    55,000        56,902  

2.38%, 02/01/2025

    240,000        257,174  

2.50%, 02/01/2027

    305,000        325,658  

3.00%, 02/01/2028 - 02/01/2032

    365,000        393,763  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Kentucky (continued)  
Northern Kentucky University, Revenue
Bonds
            

Series A,

    

4.00%, 09/01/2025

    $ 900,000        $ 1,030,788  

Series A, AGM,

    

4.00%, 09/01/2030

    1,130,000        1,267,024  

Paducah Electric Plant Board, Revenue Bonds
Series A, AGM,
5.00%, 10/01/2029 - 10/01/2032

    2,330,000        2,786,734  

Warren County Justice Center Expansion Corp., Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 09/01/2024

    820,000        954,833  

Warren County School District Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds,
4.00%, 04/01/2026

    3,690,000        4,228,260  
    

 

 

 
       79,623,832  
    

 

 

 
Louisiana - 2.9%  

City of Ruston, Revenue Bonds,
AGM,
5.00%, 06/01/2036

    260,000        305,032  
Jefferson Sales Tax District, Revenue
Bonds
            

Series B, AGM,

    

4.00%, 12/01/2039

    2,685,000        3,106,169  

5.00%, 12/01/2032

    35,000        42,779  
Louisiana Local Government
Environmental Facilities & Community
Development Authority, Revenue Bonds
            

AGM,

    

5.00%, 08/01/2026 - 08/01/2029

    13,795,000        16,839,899  

BAM,

    

5.00%, 10/01/2028 - 10/01/2034

    510,000        637,434  
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority,
Revenue Bonds
            

5.00%, 07/01/2022 - 07/01/2027 (G)

    3,160,000        2,496,400  

AGM,

    

5.00%, 06/01/2021

    65,000        66,732  

Series A,

    

3.38%, 09/01/2028

    10,000,000        10,093,000  

New Orleans Aviation Board, Revenue Bonds
AGM,
5.00%, 10/01/2033 - 10/01/2048

    12,510,000        14,639,187  
Parish of St. John the Baptist, Revenue
Bonds
            

Fixed until 07/01/2024,
2.10% (D), 06/01/2037

    1,220,000        1,224,270  

Fixed until 07/01/2026,
2.20% (D), 06/01/2037

    1,835,000        1,835,954  

Series B-2,

    

Fixed until 07/01/2026,
2.38% (D), 06/01/2037

    3,500,000        3,534,265  

St. Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No. 1, Revenue Bonds
Series A,
5.00%, 07/01/2033 - 07/01/2048

    10,015,000        11,978,119  
    

 

 

 
       66,799,240  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Maine - 0.4%  

City of Portland General Airport Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 01/01/2028

    $ 640,000        $ 740,147  

Maine Governmental Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 10/01/2028

    350,000        432,373  

Maine Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 07/01/2038

    35,000        42,189  
Maine State Housing Authority, Revenue
Bonds
            

Series B,

    

2.75%, 11/15/2028

    410,000        441,016  

2.90%, 11/15/2029

    880,000        947,848  

3.15%, 11/15/2039

    1,680,000        1,791,216  

3.35%, 11/15/2044

    130,000        138,562  

Series C,

    

2.35%, 11/15/2027

    245,000        257,314  

2.50%, 11/15/2028

    550,000        579,672  

2.75%, 11/15/2031

    2,120,000        2,219,937  

Series D-1,

    

2.50%, 11/15/2026

    435,000        470,426  

2.65%, 11/15/2027

    555,000        599,522  

2.80%, 11/15/2028

    570,000        614,762  

2.95%, 11/15/2029

    350,000        377,990  
    

 

 

 
       9,652,974  
    

 

 

 
Maryland - 0.1%  

City of Baltimore, Revenue Bonds,
Series C,
5.00%, 07/01/2028

    50,000        56,390  
City of Rockville, Revenue Bonds             

Series A-2,

    

2.25%, 11/01/2022

    250,000        243,607  

5.00%, 11/01/2023

    345,000        358,096  

Series A1,

    

5.00%, 11/01/2021 - 11/01/2023

    550,000        564,998  
Maryland Health & Higher Educational
Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds
            

4.00%, 07/01/2045 - 07/01/2050

    750,000        819,845  

5.00%, 07/01/2021

    35,000        36,033  

Montgomery County Revenue Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
4.00%, 11/01/2020

    85,000        85,000  
    

 

 

 
       2,163,969  
    

 

 

 
Massachusetts - 0.8%  

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, General Obligation Limited,
Series A,
5.00%, 07/01/2037

    45,000        53,195  
Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood
Development, Revenue Bonds
            

4.25%, 10/01/2028

    315,000        337,519  

4.38%, 10/01/2029

    300,000        321,432  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Massachusetts (continued)  
Massachusetts Development Finance
Agency, Revenue Bonds
            

5.00%, 10/01/2039

    $ 250,000        $ 270,198  

Series C, AGM,

    

4.00%, 10/01/2045

    1,250,000        1,405,938  

Series I,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2025 - 07/01/2026

    1,080,000        1,285,772  

Series K,

    

4.00%, 07/01/2038

    5,255,000        5,707,140  
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency,
Revenue Bonds
            

2.10%, 12/01/2035

    2,280,000        2,287,250  

Series 178,

    

3.70%, 12/01/2033

    330,000        354,404  

Series 183,

    

2.80%, 06/01/2031

    1,575,000        1,652,711  

Series 187, FNMA,

    

2.65%, 12/01/2027

    740,000        797,298  

2.80%, 06/01/2028 - 12/01/2028

    2,915,000        3,151,939  

Series C,

    

2.40%, 12/01/2025

    210,000        228,108  

2.60%, 12/01/2026

    150,000        162,219  

2.70%, 06/01/2027

    150,000        164,697  

2.85%, 06/01/2028

    160,000        173,562  

2.90%, 12/01/2028

    125,000        135,571  
    

 

 

 
       18,488,953  
    

 

 

 
Michigan - 2.6%  

Allendale Public School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
5.00%, 11/01/2026

    100,000        122,949  

Capac Community School District, General Obligation Unlimited
BAM,
4.00%, 05/01/2027 - 05/01/2031

    1,180,000        1,394,326  

City of Detroit Sewage Disposal System Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
Series A, AGM,
5.25%, 07/01/2024

    50,000        58,485  

Clarkston Community Schools, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series I,
5.00%, 05/01/2041

    20,000        24,063  

Decatur Public School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
3.00%, 05/01/2022

    145,000        150,435  

Detroit Downtown Development Authority, Tax Allocation,
5.00%, 07/01/2048

    10,000,000        11,102,300  

Detroit Wayne County Stadium Authority, Revenue Bonds,
AGM,
5.00%, 10/01/2026

    2,775,000        2,973,829  

Fitzgerald Public School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
BAM,
4.00%, 05/01/2025

    630,000        717,129  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Michigan (continued)  

Forest Hills Public Schools, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series I,
3.00%, 05/01/2024

    $ 85,000        $ 92,641  

Grand Rapids Economic Development Corp., Revenue Bonds,
3.00%, 11/01/2022

    1,190,000        1,176,827  

Grand Rapids Public Schools, General Obligation Unlimited
AGM,
5.00%, 05/01/2030 - 11/01/2039

    1,680,000        2,080,096  

Lake City Area Schools, General Obligation Unlimited,
BAM,
5.00%, 05/01/2035

    2,725,000        3,254,604  

Meridian Economic Development Corp., Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
3.25%, 07/01/2021

    605,000        603,651  
Michigan Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds             

Series A,

    

4.00%, 11/15/2050

    500,000        548,350  

Series C,

    

5.25%, 10/01/2043

    20,000        22,584  

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series F,
Fixed until 03/15/2023,
2.40% (D), 11/15/2047

    780,000        815,568  
Michigan State Housing Development
Authority, Revenue Bonds
            

Series B,

    

3.25%, 12/01/2032

    3,835,000        4,128,876  

Series D,

    

3.65%, 10/01/2032

    2,700,000        2,778,975  

Michigan Strategic Fund, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 11/15/2049

    2,500,000        2,678,150  
Saranac Community Schools, General
Obligation Unlimited
            

4.00%, 05/01/2030

    400,000        458,868  

Series A,

    

4.00%, 05/01/2025

    130,000        149,405  

Southgate Community School District, General Obligation Unlimited
5.00%, 05/01/2032 - 05/01/2035

    1,950,000        2,356,271  

Stockbridge Community Schools, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A,
5.00%, 05/01/2031

    375,000        460,151  

Sturgis Public School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A,
5.00%, 05/01/2026

    45,000        54,286  

Tri-County Area School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
AGM,
4.00%, 05/01/2044

    5,170,000        5,948,654  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Michigan (continued)  
Warren Consolidated Schools, General
Obligation Unlimited
            

AGM,

    

4.00%, 05/01/2025 - 05/01/2027

    $ 700,000        $ 818,770  

Series B, BAM,

    

5.00%, 05/01/2023 - 05/01/2024

    5,450,000        6,314,226  

Wayne County Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 12/01/2032

    250,000        299,840  

Zeeland Public Schools, General Obligation Unlimited
Series B, BAM,
5.00%, 05/01/2026 - 05/01/2030

    5,820,000        7,342,760  
    

 

 

 
       58,927,069  
    

 

 

 
Minnesota - 2.7%  

City of Apple Valley, Revenue Bonds,
4.25%, 09/01/2038

    1,000,000        1,004,720  
City of Deephaven, Revenue Bonds             

Series A,

    

4.38%, 10/01/2027

    245,000        252,404  

4.40%, 07/01/2025

    110,000        115,314  

City of Minneapolis, Revenue Bonds
Series A, AGM-CR,
5.00%, 11/15/2035 - 11/15/2036

    21,225,000        25,955,250  

City of Red Wing, Revenue Bonds,
Class A,
5.00%, 08/01/2047

    1,250,000        1,156,300  

City of St. Cloud, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
3.00%, 04/01/2021

    250,000        170,000  
City of Stillwater, Tax Allocation             

3.00%, 02/01/2021 - 02/01/2027

    2,455,000        2,487,949  

4.00%, 02/01/2030

    500,000        514,795  

County of Chippewa, Revenue Bonds
4.00%, 03/01/2023 - 03/01/2026

    5,460,000        5,747,621  

County of Hennepin, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series B,
0.14% (D), 12/01/2041

    3,775,000        3,775,000  
Housing & Redevelopment Authority of
the City of St. Paul, Revenue Bonds
        

Series A,

    

5.00%, 11/15/2025 - 12/01/2030

    850,000        998,683  

Series B,

    

4.25%, 04/01/2025

    125,000        128,254  
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency,
Revenue Bonds
            

Series A,

    

4.00%, 08/01/2031

    100,000        111,053  

Series B, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,

    

2.40%, 01/01/2035

    5,660,000        5,857,364  

2.63%, 01/01/2040

    7,110,000        7,292,229  

Series C, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,

    

2.80%, 07/01/2024

    80,000        85,431  

2.95%, 07/01/2025

    50,000        53,845  

Series E, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,

    

3.30%, 01/01/2034

    2,780,000        3,001,232  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Minnesota (continued)  
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency,
Revenue Bonds (continued)
            

Series F,

    

2.90%, 01/01/2026

    $ 165,000        $ 178,424  

2.95%, 07/01/2026

    205,000        221,314  

Series F, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,

    

2.30%, 07/01/2032

    1,140,000        1,167,953  

Township of Baytown, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
4.00%, 08/01/2036

    675,000        694,521  
    

 

 

 
       60,969,656  
    

 

 

 
Mississippi - 1.1%  
Mississippi Development Bank, Revenue
Bonds
            

AGM,

    

6.88%, 12/01/2040

    3,160,000        3,666,169  

AGM-CR,

    

5.25%, 02/01/2049

    7,440,000        9,229,171  

BAM,

    

4.00%, 07/01/2050

    3,770,000        4,289,770  

Series A,

    

5.00%, 03/01/2022

    650,000        652,126  
Mississippi Home Corp., Revenue Bonds             

Series A, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,

    

2.20%, 12/01/2024

    695,000        733,308  

2.35%, 06/01/2025

    320,000        340,742  

2.45%, 12/01/2025

    520,000        558,844  

2.70%, 12/01/2026

    475,000        517,926  

2.75%, 06/01/2027

    150,000        163,473  

2.80%, 12/01/2027

    75,000        81,922  

2.85%, 06/01/2028

    170,000        185,031  

2.95%, 12/01/2028

    535,000        583,428  

Series E, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,

    

3.00%, 12/01/2028

    80,000        87,230  

West Rankin Utility Authority, Revenue Bonds
AGM,
5.00%, 01/01/2037 - 01/01/2038

    3,105,000        3,502,999  
    

 

 

 
       24,592,139  
    

 

 

 
Missouri - 1.0%  

Belton School District No. 124, Certificate of Participation,
AGM,
5.00%, 01/15/2044

    700,000        802,522  
Branson Industrial Development
Authority, Revenue Bonds
        

Series A,

    

3.00%, 11/01/2020 - 11/01/2021

    750,000        749,591  

4.00%, 11/01/2022

    350,000        354,288  

City of Kansas City, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 09/01/2034

    100,000        100,315  

Hannibal Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 10/01/2037

    1,500,000        1,751,880  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Missouri (continued)  

Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
4.00%, 02/15/2049

    $ 1,000,000        $ 1,108,940  

Industrial Development Authority of the City of St. Louis, Tax Allocation,
3.75%, 11/01/2027

    320,000        322,851  
Lincoln University Auxiliary System
Revenue, Revenue Bonds
            

AGM,

    

4.00%, 06/01/2035 - 06/01/2037

    840,000        933,135  

5.00%, 06/01/2027

    870,000        1,079,574  

Missouri Health & Educational Facilities Authority Revenue
4.00%, 06/01/2053

    5,000,000        5,517,150  
Missouri Housing Development
Commission, Revenue Bonds
            

Series B, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,

    

2.50%, 05/01/2029

    5,000        5,242  

2.55%, 11/01/2029

    365,000        382,425  

Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 12/01/2043

    250,000        292,450  

Missouri Southern State University, Revenue Bonds,
Series A, AGM,
4.00%, 10/01/2037

    170,000        187,498  

Missouri State Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 02/01/2029

    2,145,000        2,402,486  

St. Louis Municipal Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds
Series A, AGM,
5.00%, 02/15/2030 - 02/15/2033

    4,160,000        4,937,243  

St. Louis Municipal Library District, Certificate of Participation,
BAM,
4.00%, 03/15/2048

    1,000,000        1,113,070  
    

 

 

 
       22,040,660  
    

 

 

 
Montana - 0.1%  
Montana Facility Finance Authority,
Revenue Bonds
            

5.00%, 07/01/2030

    575,000        706,802  

Series C,

    

5.00%, 06/01/2024 - 06/01/2025

    1,460,000        1,687,601  
    

 

 

 
       2,394,403  
    

 

 

 
Nebraska - 0.3%  

Central Plains Energy Project, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 09/01/2034

    880,000        1,161,829  

Madison County Hospital Authority No. 1, Revenue Bonds,
Series V,
5.00%, 07/01/2025

    1,765,000        2,058,855  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Nebraska (continued)  

Omaha Public Power District, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 02/01/2034

    $ 3,850,000        $ 4,457,645  
    

 

 

 
       7,678,329  
    

 

 

 
Nevada - 0.2%  

County of Washoe, Revenue Bonds,
Series B,
Fixed until 06/01/2022,
3.00% (D), 03/01/2036

    1,200,000        1,247,088  
Henderson Local Improvement Districts,
Special Assessment
            

2.00%, 09/01/2023

    345,000        355,240  

2.25%, 09/01/2024

    530,000        555,143  

2.38%, 03/01/2021 - 03/01/2022

    1,150,000        1,171,449  

2.50%, 03/01/2023 - 09/01/2025

    1,315,000        1,378,508  

Nevada System of Higher Education, Revenue Bonds
Series A,
5.00%, 07/01/2021 - 07/01/2024

    50,000        53,636  
    

 

 

 
       4,761,064  
    

 

 

 
New Jersey - 6.5%  
Camden County Improvement Authority,
Revenue Bonds
            

5.00%, 01/15/2026

    230,000        262,106  

Series A,

    

5.00%, 01/15/2029

    10,000        11,745  

City of Atlantic City, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series B, AGM,
5.00%, 03/01/2037

    900,000        1,063,989  

City of Bayonne, General Obligation Unlimited,
AGM,
5.00%, 08/01/2024

    70,000        81,778  

City of Paterson, General Obligation Unlimited,
BAM,
5.00%, 01/15/2024

    745,000        809,860  
City of Trenton, General Obligation
Unlimited
            

AGM,

    

5.00%, 07/15/2034

    200,000        246,932  

BAM,

    

5.00%, 07/15/2022 - 12/01/2023

    5,805,000        6,393,556  

Cumberland County Improvement Authority, Revenue Bonds
BAM,
5.00%, 12/15/2023 - 12/15/2024

    845,000        992,979  
Essex County Improvement Authority,
Revenue Bonds
            

4.00%, 11/01/2045

    3,475,000        3,855,651  

Series A,

    

5.00%, 12/01/2035 (H) (I)

    535,000        481,500  
Garden State Preservation Trust,
Revenue Bonds
            

Series A, AGM,

    

5.75%, 11/01/2028

    5,000,000        6,252,450  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
New Jersey (continued)  
Garden State Preservation Trust,
Revenue Bonds (continued)
        

Series C, AGM,

    

5.25%, 11/01/2021

    $ 45,000        $ 47,076  
Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School
District, General Obligation Unlimited
            

AGM,

    

4.00%, 02/01/2030

    150,000        168,660  

5.00%, 02/01/2023 - 02/01/2024

    2,345,000        2,677,072  

Little Egg Harbor Board of Education, General Obligation Unlimited,
AGM,
4.00%, 01/15/2021

    125,000        125,906  
New Jersey Building Authority, Revenue
Bonds
            

Series A,

    

5.00%, 12/15/2022

    45,000        45,111  

Series A, BAM,

    

5.00%, 06/15/2028

    475,000        555,033  
New Jersey Economic Development
Authority, Revenue Bonds
            

5.00%, 11/01/2044

    10,000,000        11,229,700  

Series A,

    

3.50%, 09/01/2022 (A) (B)

    80,000        80,480  

4.25%, 09/01/2027 (A)

    200,000        207,816  

5.00%, 06/15/2022 - 06/15/2025

    8,675,000        9,602,640  

5.00%, 09/01/2037 (A)

    750,000        775,350  

Series A, BAM,

    

3.13%, 07/01/2031

    2,510,000        2,545,642  

5.00%, 06/15/2021 - 07/01/2028

    12,910,000        14,576,651  

Series A, BAM-TCRS,

    

5.00%, 06/15/2027 - 06/15/2030

    15,850,000        19,051,185  

Series B,

    

4.25%, 09/01/2022 (A) (B)

    95,000        94,687  

Series C,

    

4.00%, 06/15/2025

    1,825,000        1,998,521  

Series C, BAM-TCRS,

    

5.00%, 06/15/2026

    2,755,000        3,261,149  

Series DDD,

    

5.00%, 06/15/2024

    2,000,000        2,235,240  

Series DDD, BAM-TCRS,

    

5.00%, 06/15/2026 - 06/15/2035

    6,985,000        8,313,367  

Series PP, AGM-CR,

    

5.00%, 06/15/2025

    14,450,000        16,257,695  

Series UU, AGM-CR,

    

5.00%, 06/15/2025

    905,000        1,018,216  
New Jersey Educational Facilities
Authority, Revenue Bonds
        

Series A,

    

4.00%, 07/01/2050

    1,000,000        1,046,260  

Series C, AGM,

    

4.00%, 07/01/2050

    250,000        277,180  

Series D, AGM,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2024

    2,485,000        2,794,581  

Series H, AGM,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2026

    610,000        719,635  
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing
Authority, Revenue Bonds
            

5.00%, 07/01/2023

    70,000        75,395  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
New Jersey (continued)  
New Jersey Health Care Facilities
Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds
(continued)
            

Series A, AGM,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2046

    $ 110,000        $ 120,963  

New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
2.38%, 12/01/2029

    4,930,000        4,885,926  
New Jersey Housing & Mortgage
Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds
        

Series A,

    

2.60%, 11/01/2024

    2,120,000        2,276,838  

2.85%, 11/01/2025

    1,830,000        2,010,896  

Series B,

    

2.00%, 05/01/2021

    4,490,000        4,521,654  

Series E,

    

2.05%, 10/01/2035

    5,045,000        4,979,617  

Series F, FHLMC,

    

3.35%, 12/01/2030

    1,255,000        1,352,877  
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund
Authority, Revenue Bonds
            

Series A, AGM-CR,

    

5.50%, 12/15/2022

    3,150,000        3,457,377  

Series B, AGC-ICC, FGIC,

    

5.50%, 12/15/2020

    100,000        100,560  

Series C, AMBAC, BAM-TCRS,

    

Zero Coupon, 12/15/2028

    2,650,000        2,178,856  

New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series B,
5.00%, 01/01/2033

    15,000        18,218  

Parking Authority of the City of Trenton, Revenue Bonds
Series B, AGM,
4.00%, 04/01/2023 - 04/01/2028

    1,620,000        1,818,800  

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 06/01/2023

    25,000        27,792  

Town of Kearny, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A, AGM,
5.00%, 02/01/2023

    565,000        619,539  
    

 

 

 
       148,602,707  
    

 

 

 
New Mexico - 0.2%  

City of Farmington, Revenue Bonds,
Fixed until 06/01/2022,
2.13% (D), 06/01/2040

    1,450,000        1,477,521  
New Mexico Mortgage Finance
Authority, Revenue Bonds
        

Series A-1,

    

1.65%, 09/01/2021

    10,000        10,084  

Series A-1, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,

    

3.45%, 07/01/2033

    925,000        1,008,444  

3.70%, 07/01/2038

    960,000        1,046,583  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
New Mexico (continued)  

Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, Revenue Bonds,
4.00%, 09/01/2040

    $ 1,200,000        $ 1,309,620  
    

 

 

 
       4,852,252  
    

 

 

 
New York - 4.8%  

Brookhaven Local Development Corp.
4.00%, 11/01/2045 (E)

    1,000,000        1,025,690  

Brooklyn Arena Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds,
Series A, AGM,
4.00%, 07/15/2035

    2,820,000        3,076,676  
Buffalo & Erie County Industrial Land
Development Corp., Revenue Bonds
            

5.00%, 10/01/2037

    400,000        461,964  

Series A,

    

3.88%, 08/01/2027

    2,545,000        2,674,108  

5.00%, 08/01/2037

    1,320,000        1,433,837  

Buffalo Municipal Water Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A, AGM,
5.00%, 07/01/2039

    455,000        545,222  

Build NYC Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 07/01/2041

    100,000        105,364  

City of New York, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series H-6,
0.12% (D), 03/01/2034

    940,000        940,000  

City of Niagara Falls, General Obligation Limited,
BAM,
5.00%, 05/15/2028

    55,000        67,252  
County of Suffolk, General Obligation
Limited
            

Series D, BAM,

    

4.00%, 10/15/2027 - 10/15/2029

    10,810,000        12,732,398  

5.00%, 10/15/2023

    115,000        129,648  

Dutchess County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds
5.00%, 07/01/2032 - 07/01/2036

    555,000        600,654  

East Ramapo Central School District, General Obligation Unlimited
AGM,
5.00%, 03/15/2039 - 03/15/2047

    9,375,000        11,048,250  

Jefferson County Civic Facility Development Corp., Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
4.00%, 11/01/2030

    350,000        381,580  
Lockport City School District, General
Obligation Unlimited
            

2.25%, 08/01/2027

    620,000        665,620  

2.50%, 08/01/2028

    1,145,000        1,226,650  
Metropolitan Transportation Authority,
Revenue Bonds
            

Series C, AGM-CR,

    

5.00%, 11/15/2038

    5,000,000        6,019,750  

Series D-1, BAM,

    

5.00%, 11/15/2033

    14,250,000        16,135,275  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
New York (continued)  

MTA Hudson Rail Yards Trust Obligations, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 11/15/2051

    $ 2,000,000        $ 2,076,100  
New York City Housing Development
Corp., Revenue Bonds
            

Series A, AGM,

    

4.10%, 07/01/2042

    25,000        25,542  

Series C-1,

    

2.25%, 05/01/2026

    510,000        537,693  

2.30%, 11/01/2026

    925,000        973,692  

2.40%, 05/01/2027

    850,000        896,291  

2.45%, 11/01/2027

    190,000        200,277  

2.55%, 05/01/2028

    320,000        337,114  

Series I, FNMA,

    

Fixed until 02/01/2026,
2.95% (D), 11/01/2045

    4,950,000        5,380,402  

New York City Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds,
AGM,
4.00%, 03/01/2045

    2,500,000        2,836,925  

New York Counties Tobacco Trust VI, Revenue Bonds,
Series C,
3.75%, 06/01/2045

    180,000        166,093  

New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds,
2.80%, 09/15/2069

    1,500,000        1,430,745  
New York State Dormitory Authority,
Revenue Bonds
            

4.00%, 02/01/2034 - 07/01/2046

    2,635,000        3,007,043  

Series A,

    

5.00%, 10/01/2033 - 07/01/2035

    515,000        607,189  

Series A, AGM,

    

5.00%, 10/01/2034

    335,000        414,043  
New York State Housing Finance
Agency, Revenue Bonds
        

Series H, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,

    

1.65%, 11/01/2021

    4,970,000        5,023,129  

Series L, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,

    

1.50%, 11/01/2020

    180,000        180,000  
New York State Thruway Authority,
Revenue Bonds
            

Series A,

    

5.00%, 01/01/2051

    175,000        200,072  

Series B,

    

4.00%, 01/01/2050

    10,000,000        11,086,300  

Niagara Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds,
4.00%, 05/15/2029

    145,000        145,132  

Oneida County Local Development Corp. Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
4.00%, 12/01/2049

    3,000,000        3,357,000  

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 09/01/2048

    2,160,000        2,565,907  
State of New York Mortgage Agency,
Revenue Bonds
            

Series 190,

    

3.45%, 10/01/2030

    110,000        116,258  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
New York (continued)  
State of New York Mortgage Agency,
Revenue Bonds (continued)
            

Series 197,

    

1.90%, 04/01/2025

    $ 925,000        $ 969,761  
Town of North Hempstead, General
Obligation Limited
            

Series A,

    

2.50%, 03/15/2030

    1,330,000        1,428,034  

2.75%, 03/15/2031 - 03/15/2033

    3,115,000        3,339,201  

Town of Oyster Bay, General Obligation Limited,
AGM-CR,
4.00%, 02/15/2024

    1,035,000        1,148,809  

TSASC, Inc., Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 06/01/2024

    140,000        158,641  

Westchester County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 11/01/2026

    675,000        774,724  

Windsor Central School District, General Obligation Unlimited
3.00%, 06/15/2030 - 06/15/2031

    285,000        306,851  
    

 

 

 
       108,958,906  
    

 

 

 
North Carolina - 0.8%  

City of Charlotte, Certificate of Participation,
Series A,
5.00%, 12/01/2021

    25,000        26,286  

City of Raleigh Combined Enterprise System Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
Series B,
0.15% (D), 03/01/2035

    1,750,000        1,750,000  
North Carolina Housing Finance Agency,
Revenue Bonds
            

Series 37-B, GNMA, FNMA,

    

1.95%, 07/01/2023

    20,000        20,662  

Series 38-B,

    

2.38%, 01/01/2025

    2,010,000        2,148,047  

2.45%, 07/01/2025

    1,180,000        1,273,055  

2.65%, 01/01/2026

    1,030,000        1,117,756  

2.80%, 01/01/2027

    80,000        88,002  
North Carolina Medical Care
Commission, Revenue Bonds
        

2.30%, 09/01/2025

    1,250,000        1,248,275  

5.00%, 01/01/2038

    620,000        667,449  

Series A,

    

5.00%, 10/01/2040 - 10/01/2045

    2,000,000        2,329,780  

Series B-1,

    

2.55%, 09/01/2026

    1,575,000        1,569,046  

North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds,
AGM,
5.00%, 01/01/2035

    995,000        1,233,919  

Winston-Salem State University, Revenue Bonds
BAM,
5.00%, 06/01/2029 - 06/01/2036

    3,445,000        4,053,552  
    

 

 

 
       17,525,829  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
North Dakota - 0.2%  

City of Mandan, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
4.00%, 09/01/2034

    $ 1,010,000        $ 1,090,830  

County of Burleigh, Revenue Bonds,
3.60%, 05/01/2024

    285,000        282,874  

County of Burleigh Multi-County Sales Tax Revenue, Revenue Bonds
Series A, AGM,
3.00%, 11/01/2024 - 11/01/2025

    905,000        952,811  

Fargo Public School District No. 1, General Obligation Limited,
Series A,
3.00%, 08/01/2026

    25,000        27,118  

Jamestown Park District, Revenue Bonds
Series A,
4.00%, 07/01/2026 - 07/01/2027

    1,235,000        1,362,903  
North Dakota Housing Finance Agency,
Revenue Bonds
            

Series A,

    

2.80%, 07/01/2023

    55,000        57,901  

Series C,

    

2.55%, 01/01/2028

    775,000        820,012  

Series D,

    

2.80%, 01/01/2025

    810,000        810,000  
    

 

 

 
       5,404,449  
    

 

 

 
Ohio - 2.3%  

Brunswick City School District, General Obligation Unlimited
Series A,
5.00%, 12/01/2027 - 12/01/2036

    520,000        583,138  
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing
Authority, Revenue Bonds
            

Series A-2, Class 1,

    

4.00%, 06/01/2048

    2,000,000        2,167,820  

Series B-2, Class 2,

    

5.00%, 06/01/2055

    20,730,000        22,177,990  

Cardinal Local School District, Certificate of Participation,
5.25%, 04/01/2038

    2,090,000        1,898,869  

Cleveland Heights & University Heights City School District, General Obligation Unlimited
4.00%, 12/01/2029 - 12/01/2030

    1,095,000        1,292,040  

Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, Revenue Bonds
Series C,
3.00%, 05/15/2021 - 11/15/2023

    520,000        524,862  

Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, Tax Allocation
Series D,
3.00%, 05/15/2021 - 05/15/2023

    1,175,000        1,186,411  

Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds,
4.00%, 11/15/2020

    110,000        110,107  

Conotton Valley Union Local School District, Certificate of Participation
MAC,
4.00%, 12/01/2035 - 12/01/2042

    800,000        878,200  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Ohio (continued)  

County of Butler, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 11/15/2027

    $ 65,000        $ 81,887  

County of Lucas, Revenue Bonds,
Series D,
5.00%, 11/15/2023

    810,000        836,276  

County of Scioto, Revenue Bonds,
AGM-CR,
3.50%, 02/15/2038

    1,680,000        1,769,527  
County of Warren, Revenue Bonds             

5.00%, 07/01/2023

    250,000        274,718  

Series A,

    

4.00%, 07/01/2045

    500,000        537,140  

Dayton City School District, Certificate of Participation
4.00%, 12/01/2026 - 12/01/2030

    800,000        923,683  

East Knox Local School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
BAM,
4.00%, 12/01/2030

    260,000        296,189  

Euclid City School District, Certificate of Participation,
BAM,
4.00%, 12/01/2044

    600,000        687,918  

Indian Creek Local School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series B, BAM,
5.00%, 11/01/2055

    200,000        238,626  

Little Miami Local School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series B,
5.00%, 11/01/2048

    2,000,000        2,328,740  
Ohio Housing Finance Agency, Revenue
Bonds
            

Series D, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,

    

3.05%, 09/01/2032

    1,735,000        1,852,650  

3.40%, 09/01/2037

    3,455,000        3,710,083  

Pinnacle Community Infrastructure Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A, AGM,
4.00%, 12/01/2031

    1,030,000        1,147,389  

State of Ohio, Revenue Bonds
4.00%, 11/15/2036 - 11/15/2041

    3,760,000        4,077,040  
Summit County Development Finance
Authority, Revenue Bonds
            

4.00%, 12/01/2028 - 12/01/2032

    570,000        605,160  

Series C,

    

4.00%, 11/15/2024 - 11/15/2025

    155,000        171,867  

University of Toledo, Revenue Bonds,
Series B, BAM-TCRS,
5.00%, 06/01/2030

    380,000        490,443  

Warrensville Heights City School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series A, BAM,
5.25%, 12/01/2055

    1,000,000        1,143,830  

Willoughby-Eastlake City School District, Certificate of Participation,
BAM,
4.00%, 03/01/2025

    145,000        163,998  
    

 

 

 
       52,156,601  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Oklahoma - 0.5%  

Caddo County Governmental Building Authority, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 09/01/2027

    $ 435,000        $ 511,186  

Cleveland County Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 06/01/2023

    45,000        49,761  

Garfield County Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 09/01/2027

    1,315,000        1,629,627  
Grady County School Finance Authority,
Revenue Bonds
            

3.00%, 12/01/2028

    85,000        90,385  

4.00%, 12/01/2023

    875,000        960,041  

5.00%, 09/01/2022 - 12/01/2027

    3,725,000        4,524,330  
Jefferson County Educational Facilities
Authority, Revenue Bonds
            

3.25%, 12/01/2023

    135,000        142,175  

3.38%, 12/01/2024

    135,000        145,071  

Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds,
Series A, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,
2.75%, 09/01/2034

    1,855,000        1,949,958  

Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Revenue Bonds,
Series B,
4.75%, 04/01/2039

    55,000        56,035  
    

 

 

 
       10,058,569  
    

 

 

 
Oregon - 1.0%  

County of Jackson Airport Revenue, Revenue Bonds
AGM,
5.00%, 12/01/2030 - 12/01/2032

    255,000        297,452  

Klamath Falls Intercommunity Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds,
3.00%, 09/01/2035

    820,000        850,340  

Medford Hospital Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A, AGM,
4.00%, 08/15/2040

    4,165,000        4,852,725  
Oregon State Facilities Authority,
Revenue Bonds
        

Series A,

    

5.00%, 10/01/2021 - 10/01/2040

    1,190,000        1,368,862  

5.50%, 06/15/2035 (A)

    750,000        779,325  
State of Oregon Housing & Community
Services Department, Revenue Bonds
            

Series A,

    

2.45%, 07/01/2034

    3,360,000        3,435,600  

2.65%, 07/01/2039

    7,650,000        7,904,286  

Series D,

    

2.30%, 01/01/2026

    755,000        800,172  

2.45%, 01/01/2027

    1,150,000        1,228,384  

Warm Springs Reservation Confederated Tribe, Revenue Bonds
Series B,
5.00%, 11/01/2034 - 11/01/2036 (A)

    600,000        719,391  
    

 

 

 
       22,236,537  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Pennsylvania - 5.8%  
Allegheny County Sanitary Authority,
Revenue Bonds
            

AGM,

    

4.00%, 12/01/2035

    $ 295,000        $ 334,542  

5.00%, 12/01/2024

    30,000        35,747  

Allentown City School District, General Obligation Limited,
AGM,
4.00%, 02/15/2023

    5,295,000        5,681,323  

Altoona Area School District, General Obligation Limited,
BAM,
5.00%, 12/01/2036

    160,000        190,821  

Beaver County Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds
BAM,
4.00%, 11/15/2035 - 11/15/2036

    4,000,000        4,459,960  

Bradys Run Sanitary Authority Sewer System Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
AGM,
4.00%, 12/01/2045

    750,000        844,095  

Bristol Township School District, General Obligation Limited,
BAM-TCRS,
5.00%, 06/01/2027

    80,000        88,877  
Bucks County Industrial Development
Authority, Revenue Bonds
            

4.00%, 08/15/2050

    6,110,000        6,559,818  

5.00%, 10/01/2033 - 10/01/2037

    1,950,000        2,104,752  

Chartiers Valley School District, General Obligation Limited,
Series B,
5.00%, 10/15/2040

    115,000        134,566  

Cheltenham Township School District, General Obligation Limited,
Series A,
5.00%, 02/15/2033

    90,000        103,647  

City of Allentown, General Obligation Unlimited,
BAM,
4.00%, 10/01/2045

    3,225,000        3,571,139  

City of Reading, General Obligation Unlimited,
BAM,
5.00%, 11/01/2021

    675,000        702,614  

Coatesville School District, General Obligation Limited
Series A, BAM,
Zero Coupon, 10/01/2037 - 10/01/2038

    1,500,000        765,095  

Commonwealth Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series B-1, AGM,
5.00%, 06/01/2025

    2,900,000        3,496,994  

County of Lackawanna, General Obligation Unlimited
BAM,
4.00%, 09/15/2032 - 09/15/2033

    6,965,000        7,918,724  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Pennsylvania (continued)  
Cumberland County Municipal Authority,
Revenue Bonds
            

2.50%, 01/01/2021

    $ 150,000        $ 149,669  

3.00%, 01/01/2022

    805,000        796,644  

5.00%, 01/01/2029

    1,000,000        1,033,780  

Delaware County Authority
4.00%, 10/01/2021 - 10/01/2022 (E)

    370,000        379,260  

Delaware Valley Regional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series B, AMBAC,
5.70%, 07/01/2027

    350,000        447,132  

Erie County Conventional Center Authority, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 01/15/2026

    1,725,000        1,995,670  

Fairview School District, General Obligation Limited
Series A,
4.00%, 02/01/2024 - 02/01/2026

    180,000        201,476  

Indiana County Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.50%, 06/01/2029

    250,000        263,525  

Lancaster Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds,
4.00%, 12/01/2044

    1,070,000        1,147,821  

Lancaster School District, General Obligation Limited,
Series A, AGM,
5.00%, 06/01/2031

    735,000        870,519  

Lycoming County Water & Sewer Authority, Revenue Bonds,
AGM,
2.00%, 11/15/2020

    230,000        230,117  

Mountaintop Area Joint Sanitary Authority Sewer Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
4.00%, 12/15/2046

    2,510,000        2,812,003  

Nazareth Area School District, General Obligation Limited,
Series D,
5.00%, 11/15/2035

    10,000        12,028  

Paradise Township Sewer Authority, Revenue Bonds,
BAM,
4.00%, 10/15/2035

    125,000        135,668  

Penn Delco School District, General Obligation Limited,
4.00%, 06/01/2045

    2,475,000        2,745,443  
Penn Hills School District, General
Obligation Limited
        

BAM,

    

5.00%, 11/15/2023 - 11/15/2024

    180,000        208,118  

Series A, BAM,

    

5.00%, 11/15/2025

    110,000        132,851  

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds,
AGM,
5.00%, 01/01/2034

    105,000        115,707  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Pennsylvania (continued)  

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds,
4.00%, 08/15/2049

    $ 1,295,000        $ 1,461,395  
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency,
Revenue Bonds
            

Series 119,

    

1.85%, 04/01/2022

    620,000        630,366  

Series 121,

    

2.20%, 04/01/2026

    2,155,000        2,273,633  

2.25%, 10/01/2026

    1,275,000        1,342,881  

2.35%, 04/01/2027

    3,505,000        3,697,740  

Series 124B,

    

2.30%, 04/01/2026

    1,365,000        1,454,749  

2.40%, 10/01/2026

    745,000        798,849  

2.45%, 04/01/2027

    1,600,000        1,714,384  

2.55%, 10/01/2027

    1,450,000        1,561,345  

2.65%, 04/01/2028

    1,700,000        1,829,115  

2.75%, 10/01/2028

    1,580,000        1,703,272  

Series 129,

    

2.20%, 04/01/2027

    670,000        709,363  

2.25%, 10/01/2027

    660,000        701,296  

2.35%, 04/01/2028

    1,405,000        1,497,575  

2.40%, 10/01/2028

    1,360,000        1,453,990  

2.45%, 04/01/2029 - 10/01/2029

    2,600,000        2,771,431  

2.55%, 04/01/2030

    1,280,000        1,361,600  

2.60%, 10/01/2030

    1,395,000        1,479,565  
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission,
Revenue Bonds
            

Series A,

    

5.00%, 12/01/2044

    10,130,000        12,220,123  

Series A, AGM,

    

4.00%, 12/01/2049

    11,725,000        13,252,298  

Series B,

    

5.00%, 12/01/2034 - 12/01/2038

    1,320,000        1,591,435  

Series B, BAM-TCRS,

    

5.25%, 12/01/2044

    8,275,000        9,326,173  

Series C,

    

5.00%, 12/01/2044

    500,000        559,475  

Series E,

    

6.38%, 12/01/2038 (C)

    485,000        625,029  
Philadelphia Gas Works Co., Revenue
Bonds
            

4.00%, 10/01/2036 - 10/01/2037

    300,000        327,443  

5.00%, 08/01/2024

    150,000        173,541  

Reading School District, General Obligation Unlimited
Series A, AGM,
5.00%, 02/01/2026 - 02/01/2027

    2,115,000        2,493,833  
State Public School Building Authority,
Revenue Bonds
            

5.00%, 09/15/2021 - 09/15/2022

    180,000        190,762  

AGM,

    

5.00%, 10/01/2023

    125,000        141,296  

Series A, AGM,

    

5.00%, 09/15/2021 - 06/01/2032

    2,670,000        3,085,095  

Upper Dublin School District, General Obligation Limited
4.00%, 05/15/2037 - 05/15/2044

    1,845,000        2,005,696  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Pennsylvania (continued)  
Wilkes-Barre Area School District,
General Obligation Limited
            

BAM,

    

4.00%, 04/15/2054

    $ 1,505,000        $ 1,680,588  

5.00%, 04/15/2059

    3,710,000        4,422,654  
    

 

 

 
       131,208,135  
    

 

 

 
Puerto Rico - 1.1%  

Children’s Trust Fund, Revenue Bonds,
5.63%, 05/15/2043

    125,000        125,586  
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico,
General Obligation Unlimited
        

AGM,

    

5.13%, 07/01/2030

    10,000        10,259  

AGM-CR,

    

4.50%, 07/01/2023

    100,000        100,148  

Series A, AGC-ICC,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2023 - 07/01/2034

    615,000        627,472  

5.50%, 07/01/2029

    140,000        159,669  

Series A, AGM,

    

4.00%, 07/01/2022

    470,000        487,630  

5.00%, 07/01/2035

    1,645,000        1,722,479  

5.25%, 07/01/2024

    255,000        260,975  

6.00%, 07/01/2034

    440,000        451,757  

Series A-4, AGM,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2031

    115,000        115,399  

Series B, AGC-ICC,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2035

    715,000        729,500  

Series C, AGM,

    

5.75%, 07/01/2037

    480,000        501,730  

Puerto Rico Commonwealth Aqueduct & Sewer Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A, AGC,
5.13%, 07/01/2047

    470,000        482,168  
Puerto Rico Convention Center District
Authority, Revenue Bonds
            

Series A, AGC,

    

4.50%, 07/01/2036

    1,765,000        1,765,618  

5.00%, 07/01/2027

    535,000        545,850  
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority,
Revenue Bonds
            

Series DDD, AGM,

    

3.65%, 07/01/2024

    620,000        620,316  

5.00%, 07/01/2023

    40,000        40,811  

Series RR, AGC,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2028

    345,000        351,997  

Series SS, AGC,

    

4.38%, 07/01/2030

    145,000        145,084  

Series SS, AGM,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2030

    2,100,000        2,142,588  

Series TT, AGC-ICC,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2032

    50,000        51,014  

Series UU, AGC,

    

4.25%, 07/01/2027

    20,000        20,010  

5.00%, 07/01/2026

    650,000        663,182  

Series UU, AGM,

    

4.00%, 07/01/2023

    120,000        120,133  

5.00%, 07/01/2021 - 07/01/2024

    1,100,000        1,122,309  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Puerto Rico (continued)  
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority,
Revenue Bonds (continued)
            

Series VV, AGM,

    

5.25%, 07/01/2027

    $ 80,000        $ 89,336  
Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation
Authority, Revenue Bonds
            

AGC-ICC,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2028

    30,000        30,608  

Series A, AGC-ICC,

    

4.75%, 07/01/2038

    185,000        185,083  

Series A, AGM-CR,

    

4.75%, 07/01/2038

    395,000        395,178  

Series CC, AGM,

    

5.25%, 07/01/2032 - 07/01/2036

    495,000        569,834  

Series CC, AGM-CR,

    

5.50%, 07/01/2029 - 07/01/2031

    160,000        185,077  

Series D, AGM,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2027 - 07/01/2032

    3,575,000        3,647,501  

Series E, AGM,

    

5.50%, 07/01/2023

    115,000        123,656  

Series M, AGC-ICC,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2032 - 07/01/2037

    1,175,000        1,198,747  

Series N, AGC,

    

5.25%, 07/01/2034 - 07/01/2036

    260,000        299,709  

Series N, AGM-CR, AGC,

    

5.25%, 07/01/2034

    335,000        386,476  

Series N, AGM-CR, AGC-ICC,

    

5.50%, 07/01/2025

    95,000        105,231  

Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series B, AGC-ICC,
5.00%, 07/01/2041

    35,000        35,710  

Puerto Rico Municipal Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds
Series A, AGM,
5.00%, 08/01/2021 - 08/01/2030

    2,545,000        2,596,612  
Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority,
Revenue Bonds
            

AGC-ICC,

    

5.25%, 07/01/2033

    350,000        361,361  

Series I, AGC-ICC,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2036

    495,000        505,039  

Series L, AGM-CR,

    

5.50%, 07/01/2021

    125,000        128,319  

Series N, AGC-ICC,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2032

    210,000        214,259  
    

 

 

 
       24,421,420  
    

 

 

 
Rhode Island - 1.1%  

Providence Public Building Authority, Revenue Bonds
Series A, AGM,
5.00%, 09/15/2024 - 09/15/2037

    14,630,000        17,543,075  

Providence Redevelopment Agency, Revenue Bonds,
Series A, AGM-CR,
5.00%, 04/01/2027

    1,200,000        1,406,508  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Rhode Island (continued)  

Rhode Island Commerce Corp., Revenue Bonds,
BAM-TCRS,
5.00%, 07/01/2034

    $ 1,395,000        $ 1,640,994  
Rhode Island Health & Educational
Building Corp., Revenue Bonds
            

5.00%, 05/15/2028 - 05/15/2029

    2,425,000        2,802,978  

AGM,

    

4.00%, 05/15/2024

    55,000        61,411  

Series C,

    

5.00%, 09/15/2027

    180,000        218,230  

Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 10/01/2024

    130,000        151,442  

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds
Series A,
5.00%, 06/01/2023 - 06/01/2027

    1,105,000        1,261,181  
    

 

 

 
       25,085,819  
    

 

 

 
South Carolina - 0.3%  

City of Georgetown Combined Public Utility Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
Series A, BAM,
4.00%, 06/01/2029

    385,000        435,035  

Piedmont Municipal Power Agency, Revenue Bonds,
Series C, AGC,
5.75%, 01/01/2034

    200,000        205,480  

SCAGO Educational Facilities Corp. for Williamsburg School District, Revenue Bonds
Series B, BAM,
5.00%, 12/01/2024 - 12/01/2025

    500,000        601,464  

South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 10/01/2026 (A)

    2,400,000        2,498,952  

South Carolina Public Service Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A, AGM-CR,
5.00%, 12/01/2036

    125,000        130,475  

Spartanburg Regional Health Services District, Revenue Bonds
Series A, AGM,
4.00%, 04/15/2036 - 04/15/2045

    3,065,000        3,466,680  

State of South Carolina, General Obligation Unlimited,
3.00%, 04/01/2026

    200,000        200,390  
    

 

 

 
       7,538,476  
    

 

 

 
South Dakota - 0.5%  
South Dakota Housing Development
Authority, Revenue Bonds
            

Series B, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,

    

2.20%, 11/01/2024

    665,000        703,743  

2.30%, 05/01/2025

    250,000        265,422  

2.45%, 11/01/2025

    290,000        313,003  

2.55%, 05/01/2026

    1,860,000        2,012,594  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
South Dakota (continued)  
South Dakota Housing Development
Authority, Revenue Bonds (continued)
            

2.65%, 11/01/2026

    $ 330,000        $ 359,664  

2.75%, 05/01/2027

    970,000        1,059,473  

2.80%, 11/01/2027

    1,330,000        1,451,934  

2.85%, 05/01/2028

    1,210,000        1,316,323  

2.95%, 11/01/2028

    440,000        479,574  

Series C,

    

2.00%, 05/01/2023

    20,000        20,601  

Series F, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,

    

2.60%, 05/01/2027

    860,000        929,282  

2.65%, 11/01/2027

    1,285,000        1,387,838  

2.70%, 05/01/2028

    390,000        420,907  

2.75%, 11/01/2028

    1,425,000        1,536,834  
    

 

 

 
       12,257,192  
    

 

 

 
Tennessee - 1.3%  

Chattanooga Health Educational & Housing Facility Board, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 10/01/2027

    675,000        704,801  

City of Jackson, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 04/01/2041

    150,000        179,129  

Greeneville Health & Educational Facilities Board, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 07/01/2034

    2,975,000        3,213,952  

Knox County Health Educational & Housing Facility Board, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 01/01/2026

    100,000        120,047  

Metropolitan Government Nashville & Davidson County Health & Educational Facilities Board Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
Fixed until 11/03/2020,
1.55% (D), 11/15/2030

    100,000        100,000  
Tennessee Housing Development Agency,
Revenue Bonds
            

2.45%, 01/01/2024

    260,000        273,372  

2.75%, 01/01/2025

    40,000        43,139  

2.80%, 07/01/2025

    280,000        303,478  

2.95%, 01/01/2026

    45,000        49,632  

3.00%, 01/01/2031

    440,000        473,444  

Series 2B,

    

2.30%, 01/01/2022

    285,000        290,352  

2.55%, 01/01/2028

    340,000        359,747  

2.70%, 07/01/2024

    195,000        206,813  

Series B2,

    

2.05%, 01/01/2024

    890,000        924,683  

2.15%, 07/01/2024

    265,000        277,781  

2.25%, 01/01/2025

    1,000,000        1,055,960  

2.40%, 07/01/2025

    2,000,000        2,131,320  

2.55%, 01/01/2026

    120,000        129,306  

2.60%, 07/01/2026

    800,000        863,872  

2.80%, 07/01/2027

    2,270,000        2,458,864  

2.85%, 01/01/2028

    3,205,000        3,460,663  

2.95%, 07/01/2028

    2,655,000        2,879,586  

3.00%, 01/01/2029

    2,750,000        2,972,778  

3.05%, 07/01/2029

    3,100,000        3,348,868  

3.15%, 01/01/2030

    2,820,000        3,053,073  
    

 

 

 
       29,874,660  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Texas - 4.7%  

Board of Managers Joint Guadalupe County-City of Seguin Hospital, Revenue Bonds
5.00%, 12/01/2020 - 12/01/2022

    $ 4,060,000        $ 4,211,053  

Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority, Revenue Bonds,
AGM,
5.00%, 06/01/2024

    420,000        482,761  

Centerville Independent School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
4.00%, 08/15/2036

    535,000        550,906  

Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 01/01/2045

    2,500,000        3,026,300  

Central Texas Turnpike System, Revenue Bonds,
Series A, AGM-CR,
5.00%, 08/15/2041

    125,000        135,558  

City of Arlington, Special Tax Revenue
Series C, BAM,
5.00%, 02/15/2045

    95,000        96,043  

City of Bryan Rural Electric System Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 07/01/2025

    30,000        35,987  

City of Dallas, Revenue Bonds,
AGC,
5.25%, 08/15/2038

    345,000        346,187  

City of Laredo International Toll Bridge System Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
AGM,
5.00%, 10/01/2022

    90,000        97,910  

City of Pearland, General Obligation Limited,
5.00%, 03/01/2023

    25,000        27,656  

Colorado River Municipal Water District, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 01/01/2023

    760,000        835,863  

County of Kaufman, General Obligation Limited,
Series A,
4.00%, 02/15/2045

    250,000        285,380  

Dallas County Flood Control District No. 1, General Obligation Unlimited
5.00%, 04/01/2021 - 04/01/2024 (A)

    5,040,000        5,238,197  
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport,
Revenue Bonds
            

Series A,

    

5.00%, 11/01/2045

    50,000        50,000  

Series C,

    

5.00%, 11/01/2034

    40,000        44,190  

Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 10, General Obligation Unlimited,
AGM,
2.75%, 09/01/2030

    80,000        83,346  

El Paso County Hospital District, General Obligation Limited,
5.00%, 08/15/2026

    150,000        159,888  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Texas (continued)  

Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 15, General Obligation Unlimited
BAM,
4.00%, 09/01/2029 - 09/01/2032

    $ 380,000        $ 412,781  

Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 58
4.00%, 04/01/2040

    300,000        303,381  

Grand Parkway Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds,
Series B,
5.00%, 04/01/2053

    25,000        28,419  

Grant Road Public Utility District, General Obligation Unlimited,
AGC,
3.50%, 10/01/2023

    750,000        751,695  

Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 399, General Obligation Unlimited,
AGM,
4.00%, 09/01/2033

    270,000        288,176  

Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 412, General Obligation Unlimited,
MAC,
3.00%, 09/01/2021

    100,000        102,045  

Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, Revenue Bonds
NATL,
Zero Coupon, 11/15/2024

    400,000        364,302  

Houston Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 08/15/2024

    340,000        395,002  

Hunt Memorial Hospital District Charitable Health, General Obligation Limited,
5.00%, 02/15/2024

    15,000        16,844  

Love Field Airport Modernization Corp., Revenue Bonds,
5.25%, 11/01/2040

    500,000        501,385  

Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 113, General Obligation Unlimited,
AGM,
3.00%, 09/01/2033

    150,000        156,131  

Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 119, General Obligation Unlimited,
BAM,
4.00%, 04/01/2024

    275,000        305,294  

Nacogdoches County Hospital District, Revenue Bonds,
AGM,
4.00%, 05/15/2037

    400,000        411,224  
New Hope Cultural Education Facilities
Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds
            

3.00%, 07/01/2021 - 01/01/2024

    705,000        698,554  

4.00%, 07/01/2023 - 07/01/2028

    2,355,000        2,324,509  

5.00%, 01/01/2022 - 01/01/2028

    3,835,000        4,117,291  

Series A1,

    

4.00%, 07/01/2021 - 07/01/2036

    2,130,000        1,966,161  

5.00%, 07/01/2031 - 07/01/2046

    1,815,000        1,789,663  

Series B,

    

4.00%, 07/01/2021 - 07/01/2031

    2,815,000        2,641,050  

4.25%, 07/01/2036

    885,000        700,716  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Texas (continued)  
New Hope Cultural Education Facilities
Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (continued)
            

Series B1, AGM,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2058

    $ 750,000        $ 836,212  

Series C,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2022 - 07/01/2026

    635,000        612,416  

North Central Texas Health Facility Development Corp., Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 08/15/2022

    90,000        96,962  

North East Independent School District, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series B,
Fixed until 08/01/2021,
1.42% (D), 08/01/2040

    5,385,000        5,398,516  

Northeast Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
4.00%, 08/15/2025

    70,000        77,168  

Northwoods Road District No. 1, General Obligation Unlimited
BAM,
4.00%, 08/15/2024 - 08/15/2027

    405,000        465,420  

Old Spanish Trail-Alemda Corridors Redevelopment Authority, Tax Allocation
BAM,
4.00%, 09/01/2036 - 09/01/2037

    2,450,000        2,792,904  

Pottsboro Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
3.88%, 08/15/2026

    410,000        421,869  

Southwest Houston Redevelopment Authority, Tax Allocation,
Series B, AGM,
5.00%, 09/01/2034

    2,100,000        2,517,144  

State of Texas, Revenue Bonds,
4.00%, 08/26/2021

    52,150,000        53,748,919  

Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds,
0.12% (D), 07/01/2047

    2,200,000        2,200,000  

Texas Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds,
BAM,
4.00%, 05/01/2029

    150,000        165,848  

Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 4, General Obligation Unlimited,
AGM,
4.00%, 09/01/2035

    450,000        473,589  

Trophy Club Public Improvement District No. 1, Special Assessment,
AGM,
3.00%, 06/01/2024

    98,000        105,092  

University of Houston, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
5.00%, 02/15/2024

    40,000        40,535  
Viridian Municipal Management District,
General Obligation Unlimited
            

BAM,

    

4.00%, 12/01/2026

    610,000        687,561  

6.00%, 12/01/2024 - 12/01/2031

    1,285,000        1,557,594  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Texas (continued)  

Washington County Junior College District, Revenue Bonds,
BAM,
5.00%, 10/01/2024

    $ 485,000        $ 568,478  
    

 

 

 
       106,748,075  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Virgin Islands - 0.0% (F)  

Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A, AGM-CR,
5.00%, 10/01/2032

    100,000        106,871  
    

 

 

 
Utah - 0.3%  

City of South Jordan, Special Assessment,
3.13%, 11/01/2036

    2,145,000        2,272,928  

Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District, Revenue Bonds
Series A,
5.00%, 10/01/2034 - 10/01/2035

    970,000        1,008,976  
Utah Charter School Finance Authority,
Revenue Bonds
            

4.00%, 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2031

    890,000        964,707  

4.25%, 04/15/2034

    120,000        128,197  

Series A,

    

5.00%, 10/15/2024 - 10/15/2025

    1,035,000        1,203,269  

Series G,

    

4.00%, 10/15/2022 - 10/15/2028

    1,110,000        1,248,828  
    

 

 

 
       6,826,905  
    

 

 

 
Vermont - 0.5%  
City of Burlington, General Obligation
Unlimited
            

Series A,

    

5.00%, 11/01/2034 - 11/01/2035

    290,000        363,296  

Series A, AGM,

    

5.00%, 11/01/2032

    540,000        590,884  

City of Burlington Waterworks System Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
5.00%, 11/01/2034

    125,000        156,979  

Vermont Educational & Health Buildings Financing Agency, Revenue Bonds
Series A,
5.00%, 12/01/2026 - 12/01/2027

    1,175,000        1,409,462  
Vermont Housing Finance Agency,
Revenue Bonds
            

Series A, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,

    

3.13%, 11/01/2042

    950,000        1,002,402  

Series D, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,

    

2.60%, 11/01/2026

    330,000        363,145  

2.90%, 05/01/2029

    275,000        297,943  

3.15%, 05/01/2033

    1,880,000        2,014,119  

Vermont Municipal Bond Bank, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
4.00%, 10/01/2040

    500,000        584,495  
Vermont Public Power Supply Authority,
Revenue Bonds
            

Series A,

    

4.00%, 07/01/2021

    200,000        204,224  

5.00%, 07/01/2022 - 07/01/2027

    3,105,000        3,606,609  
    

 

 

 
       10,593,558  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Virginia - 0.6%  

City of Norfolk, General Obligation Unlimited,
0.14% (D), 08/01/2037

    $ 5,450,000        $ 5,450,000  

Henrico County Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series C,
3.50%, 12/01/2027

    445,000        443,331  

Loudoun County Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Zero Coupon, 07/01/2049

    9,325,000        3,801,150  
Virginia Housing Development Authority,
Revenue Bonds
            

Series E,

    

2.45%, 12/01/2027

    830,000        893,669  

2.60%, 12/01/2028

    800,000        860,992  

Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds,
4.00%, 11/01/2036

    1,900,000        2,212,702  
    

 

 

 
       13,661,844  
    

 

 

 
Washington - 0.8%  

Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority, Revenue Bonds,
NATL,
4.75%, 02/01/2028

    50,000        55,789  

Port of Vancouver, Revenue Bonds,
Series B, AGM,
5.00%, 12/01/2048

    930,000        1,131,075  

Seattle Housing Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
3.40%, 12/01/2032

    450,000        492,674  
Washington Health Care Facilities
Authority, Revenue Bonds
            

Series A,

    

4.00%, 08/15/2046

    100,000        102,813  

Series B,

    

5.00%, 10/01/2026

    75,000        92,021  

Series C,

    

5.00%, 10/01/2044

    5,000,000        5,661,300  
Washington State Housing Finance
Commission, Revenue Bonds
            

3.20%, 07/01/2021 (A)

    120,000        119,786  

3.70%, 07/01/2023 (A)

    130,000        131,799  

5.00%, 07/01/2033 (A)

    375,000        402,000  

Series 2N, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,

    

2.20%, 12/01/2025

    90,000        95,611  

2.35%, 06/01/2026

    175,000        187,535  

Series 3N, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,

    

2.25%, 06/01/2024

    780,000        819,577  

2.30%, 12/01/2024

    595,000        630,176  

2.40%, 06/01/2025

    810,000        868,085  

2.45%, 12/01/2025

    565,000        608,663  

2.60%, 06/01/2026

    845,000        919,343  

2.65%, 12/01/2026

    620,000        678,032  

2.70%, 06/01/2027

    785,000        863,830  

2.75%, 12/01/2027

    805,000        885,299  

2.80%, 06/01/2028

    925,000        1,013,374  

2.85%, 12/01/2028

    640,000        698,477  
     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Washington (continued)  
Washington State Housing Finance
Commission, Revenue Bonds
(continued)
            

3.25%, 12/01/2032

    $ 1,500,000        $ 1,628,655  

Series 3N-R, GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC,

    

2.05%, 12/01/2022

    645,000        664,982  
    

 

 

 
       18,750,896  
    

 

 

 
West Virginia - 0.2%  

City of Buckhannon, Revenue Bonds
Series C,
4.25%, 08/01/2022 - 08/01/2023

    1,090,000        1,090,463  

West Virginia Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Fixed until 06/01/2022,
2.63% (D), 12/01/2042

    875,000        897,461  

West Virginia Housing Development Fund, Revenue Bonds,
Series B,
3.70%, 11/01/2032

    1,500,000        1,644,090  
    

 

 

 
       3,632,014  
    

 

 

 
Wisconsin - 0.9%  

Milwaukee Housing Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
3.38%, 07/01/2029

    200,000        216,232  
Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds             

3.00%, 04/01/2025 (A)

    400,000        396,076  

4.00%, 09/01/2029 (A)

    850,000        935,876  

Series A,

    

4.00%, 01/01/2045

    1,500,000        1,651,740  

5.00%, 06/01/2027 - 07/01/2038

    725,000        832,421  

Series A, AGM,

    

4.00%, 07/01/2038 - 07/01/2055

    2,530,000        2,719,859  

5.00%, 07/01/2036 - 07/01/2054

    1,225,000        1,425,512  
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities
Authority, Revenue Bonds
            

3.50%, 08/01/2022

    720,000        706,716  

5.00%, 08/15/2022 - 08/01/2032

    2,325,000        2,554,408  

Class B,

    

4.25%, 07/01/2033

    1,250,000        1,201,337  

5.00%, 07/01/2053

    1,000,000        991,970  

Series A,

    

5.25%, 10/15/2039

    15,000        15,448  

Series A1,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2038

    5,000,000        5,293,850  

Series B-4,

    

Fixed until 06/01/2021,
5.00% (D), 11/15/2043

    105,000        107,802  

Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series B, FNMA,
3.15%, 09/01/2030

    1,625,000        1,662,261  
    

 

 

 
       20,711,508  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Wyoming - 0.3%  
Wyoming Community Development
Authority, Revenue Bonds
            

Series 1,

    

2.25%, 06/01/2031

    $ 400,000        $ 416,536  

2.30%, 12/01/2031

    305,000        317,795  

2.40%, 12/01/2032

    1,125,000        1,168,549  

Series 2,

    

2.95%, 06/01/2033

    3,860,000        4,028,334  
    

 

 

 
       5,931,214  
    

 

 

 

Total Municipal Government Obligations
(Cost $2,021,532,510)

 

     2,095,131,777  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 6.9%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 0.00% (J), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $155,953,097 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 0.13%, due 09/15/2023, and with a value of $159,072,235.

    $155,953,097        $ 155,953,097  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $155,953,097)

 

     155,953,097  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $2,177,485,607)

 

     2,251,084,874  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - 1.0%

 

     22,270,874  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $2,273,355,748  
    

 

 

 
 

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (K)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

           

Investments

           

Municipal Government Obligations

   $      $ 2,095,131,777      $      $ 2,095,131,777  

Repurchase Agreement

            155,953,097               155,953,097  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $      $ 2,251,084,874      $      $ 2,251,084,874  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Securities are exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Securities may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2020, the total value of 144A securities is $33,542,750, representing 1.5% of the Fund’s net assets.
(B)    Restricted securities. At October 31, 2020, the value of such securities held by the Fund are as follows:

 

Investments   Description   Acquisition
Date
    Acquisition
Cost
    Value     Value as
Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Municipal Government Obligations

 

BluePath Trust
Revenue Bonds
2.75%, 09/01/2026

    06/27/2016     $ 4,140,900     $ 4,250,894       0.2

Municipal Government Obligations

 

New Jersey Economic Development Authority
Revenue Bonds
Series A
3.50%, 09/01/2022

    09/18/2017       79,968       80,480       0.0 (F) 

Municipal Government Obligations

 

New Jersey Economic Development Authority
Revenue Bonds
Series B
4.25%, 09/01/2022

    09/18/2017       94,834       94,687       0.0 (F) 
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

      $   4,315,702     $   4,426,061       0.2
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(C)    Step bonds. Coupon rates change in increments to maturity. The rates disclosed are as of October 31, 2020; the maturity dates disclosed are the ultimate maturity dates.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2020

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued):

(D)    Floating or variable rate securities. The rates disclosed are as of October 31, 2020. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated within the description. Variable rate securities with a floor or ceiling feature are disclosed at the inherent rate, where applicable. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread, but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions; these securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in the description.
(E)    When-issued, delayed-delivery and/or forward commitment (including TBAs) securities. Securities to be settled and delivered after October 31, 2020. Securities may display a coupon rate of 0.00%, as the rate is to be determined at time of settlement.
(F)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.
(G)    Security in default; partial receipt of interest payments and/or dividends declared at last payment date. At October 31, 2020, the value of this security is $2,496,400, representing 0.1% of the Fund’s net assets.
(H)    Security in default; no interest payments received and/or dividends declared during the last 12 months. At October 31, 2020, the value of this security is $481,500, representing less than 0.1% of the Fund’s net assets.
(I)    Non-income producing security.
(J)    Rate disclosed reflects the yield at October 31, 2020.
(K)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.

MUNICIPAL INSURER ABBREVIATIONS:

 

AGC    Assured Guaranty Corp.
AGM    Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
AMBAC    AMBAC Financial Group, Inc.
BAM    Build America Mutual Assurance Co.
FGIC    Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.
FHLMC    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
FNMA    Federal National Mortgage Association
GNMA    Government National Mortgage Association
MAC    Municipal Assurance Corp.
NATL    National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

CR    Custodial Receipts
IBC    Insured Bond Certificate
ICC    Insured Custody Certificate
TCRS    Temporary Custodian Receipts

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Some of 2019’s prominent political risks, like Brexit and the U.S./China trade dispute, receded in the fourth quarter of 2019 to help push global stock valuations higher. The market rally continued into early 2020 but shifted massively from mid-February to late March as the COVID-19 pandemic became a reality, causing stocks to sell off dramatically. Governments and central banks around the world responded with stimulus, which led to the anticipation of a global economic recovery and a risk-on attitude among investors. Markets rallied steadily from late March through the third quarter of 2020.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica International Equity (Class I) returned -8.38%. By comparison, its benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Index, returned -6.46%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund underperformed its benchmark over the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020. Asia ex-Japan was the largest detractor from performance on a regional basis during the period. Australian airline Qantas Airways Ltd. and Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd. were the primary underperformers. Qantas Airways Ltd. underperformed as COVID-19 quarantines and travel bans forced the airline to ground most of its fleet. We sold the position on our belief Qantas Airways Ltd.’s operations would be significantly impaired over the medium-term. CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd. was also impacted by COVID-19 and geopolitical tension. While we acknowledge unrest in Hong Kong could impact foreign investment and economic activity, the city remains a key gateway between mainland China and global financial markets.

The United Kingdom led regional relative performance during the period with holdings Ashtead Group PLC and GVC Holdings PLC among the top individual performers. Ashtead Group PLC rebounded from COVID-19 lows as global economies reopened and there was an anticipated pickup in construction activity. The construction equipment rental company has a cash generative business model that appears well-positioned to survive near-term headwinds, in our view. The company opted to maintain its dividend, highlighting management’s confidence in the business. Sports betting and gaming group GVC Holdings PLC reported strong results amid the stay-at-home environment. Regulatory concerns about the U.K. and German gaming markets were allayed with better-than-expected outcomes. Additionally, one of its competitors, William Hill PLC, announced it was in takeover discussions with Caesars Entertainment and Apollo Management. GVC Holdings PLC continued to invest in its joint venture with MGM Resorts International to address the U.S. online sports betting market.

The portfolio’s underweight in the second-best performing benchmark sector, health care, weighed on performance during the period. Overall, the portfolio’s health-care holdings performed relatively well, with Philips N.V., Olympus Corp., and Sanofi positively contributing. However, a few benchmark holdings not in the portfolio saw significant share price appreciation, as COVID-19 extrapolations expanded drug and product applications. German health-care group Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA (“Fresenius”) underperformed despite reporting satisfactory results. A large portion of Fresenius’ business revolves around necessary but elective procedures, which were postponed due to the pandemic. We believe the company is undervalued and expect shares to recover as consumer patterns normalize.

On a sector basis, holdings in consumer discretionary contributed the most to relative performance during the period, led by Sony Corp. and GVC Holdings PLC. Japanese technology and media conglomerate, Sony Corp. outperformed after reporting a series of strong results. The company also announced the consolidation of Sony Financial Holdings and began accepting pre-orders for the next generation PlayStation. Mentioned previously, GVC Holdings PLC also performed well.

Brandon H. Harrell, CFA

Portfolio Manager

Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     99.5

Other Investment Company

     0.3  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     0.2  

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Year or
Since Inception
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       (13.80 )%         (0.33 )%         2.57        03/01/2011  

Class A (NAV)

       (8.77 )%         0.80        3.17        03/01/2011  

Class C (POP)

       (10.27 )%         0.10        2.47        03/01/2011  

Class C (NAV)

       (9.38 )%         0.10        2.47        03/01/2011  

Class I (NAV)

       (8.38 )%         1.17        4.33        12/18/1992  

MSCI EAFE Index (A)

       (6.46 )%         3.35        4.31           

Class I2 (NAV)

       (8.28 )%         1.26        3.64        03/01/2011  

Class I3 (NAV)

       (8.34 )%         N/A          1.05        03/10/2017  

Class R (NAV)

       (8.75 )%         N/A          0.56        03/10/2017  

Class R4 (NAV)

       (8.50 )%         N/A          0.80        03/10/2017  

Class R6 (NAV)

       (8.31 )%         1.26        0.11        05/29/2015  

(A) The MSCI EAFE Index 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 Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for Class A shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges on Class I, I2, I3, R, R4 and R6 shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The price of equity securities fluctuates based on changes in a company’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the equity securities owned by the Fund fall, the value of the Fund will decline. The prices of securities the sub-adviser believes are undervalued may not appreciate as anticipated or may go down. Investments in global/international markets involve risks not associated with U.S. markets, such as currency fluctuations, adverse social and political developments and relatively small size and lesser liquidity of the markets.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 99.5%  
Australia - 3.3%  

BHP Group PLC, ADR

    378,969        $14,730,525  

Challenger, Ltd. (A)

    6,564,639        22,191,676  

Lendlease Corp., Ltd.

    3,223,100        27,113,150  

Macquarie Group, Ltd.

    509,700        45,444,831  

Santos, Ltd.

    5,966,400        19,834,615  
    

 

 

 
       129,314,797  
    

 

 

 
Belgium - 1.9%  

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA

    391,220        32,083,243  

KBC Group NV

    864,700        42,722,073  
    

 

 

 
       74,805,316  
    

 

 

 
China - 0.5%  

Baidu, Inc., ADR (B)

    134,500        17,895,225  
    

 

 

 
Denmark - 1.2%  

AP Moller - Maersk A/S, Class B

    29,735        47,654,339  

Drilling Co. of 1972 A/S (A) (B)

    48,550        917,139  
    

 

 

 
       48,571,478  
    

 

 

 
France - 9.4%  

Airbus SE (B)

    103,700        7,587,318  

Arkema SA

    409,660        40,121,994  

Dassault Aviation SA (B)

    16,466        13,776,383  

Engie SA (B)

    5,376,000        65,020,312  

Rexel SA (B)

    1,629,317        17,154,533  

Sanofi

    797,401        71,999,999  

TOTAL SE

    933,200        28,272,888  

Ubisoft Entertainment SA (B)

    377,000        33,301,686  

Veolia Environnement SA

    2,502,351        46,575,363  

Vivendi SA

    1,539,024        44,421,626  
    

 

 

 
       368,232,102  
    

 

 

 
Germany - 10.8%  

Allianz SE

    208,902        36,799,047  

Bayer AG

    468,452        22,012,801  

Deutsche Boerse AG

    241,600        35,600,610  

Deutsche Post AG

    855,500        37,931,140  

Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA

    1,402,700        52,030,960  

HeidelbergCement AG

    946,300        54,122,137  

Infineon Technologies AG

    1,615,227        44,969,820  

SAP SE

    512,747        54,702,197  

Siemens AG

    621,195        72,876,133  

Talanx AG (B)

    448,384        13,218,880  
    

 

 

 
       424,263,725  
    

 

 

 
Hong Kong - 2.6%  

China Mobile, Ltd.

    5,090,300        31,135,021  

CK Asset Holdings, Ltd.

    5,403,000        25,088,774  

CK Hutchison Holdings, Ltd.

    7,488,800        45,232,180  
    

 

 

 
       101,455,975  
    

 

 

 
Ireland - 3.2%  

AIB Group PLC (B)

    10,549,900        11,933,889  

DCC PLC

    613,331        39,855,448  

Ryanair Holdings PLC, ADR (B)

    150,372        12,119,983  

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC

    1,678,715        63,252,459  
    

 

 

 
       127,161,779  
    

 

 

 
Isle of Man - 1.0%  

GVC Holdings PLC (B)

    3,066,000        38,407,874  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Israel - 0.6%  

Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd. (B)

    223,100        $ 25,335,236  
    

 

 

 
Italy - 2.0%  

Mediobanca Banca di Credito Finanziario SpA

    4,279,492        30,383,193  

Prysmian SpA

    753,522        20,505,141  

UniCredit SpA (B)

    3,848,600        28,823,660  
    

 

 

 
       79,711,994  
    

 

 

 
Japan - 27.0%  

Astellas Pharma, Inc.

    3,793,200        52,015,911  

Daiwa Securities Group, Inc.

    7,456,800        30,213,596  

Denka Co., Ltd.

    774,480        23,859,988  

ENEOS Holdings, Inc.

    4,148,000        13,996,538  

FANUC Corp.

    268,700        56,756,065  

Fujitsu, Ltd.

    272,360        32,224,158  

Hitachi, Ltd.

    1,637,280        55,183,369  

Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (B)

    1,393,000        24,329,903  

Kirin Holdings Co., Ltd.

    1,408,000        25,383,941  

Kyocera Corp.

    810,100        44,614,191  

Matsumotokiyoshi Holdings Co., Ltd.

    472,100        17,428,210  

Nintendo Co., Ltd.

    131,800        71,262,776  

Olympus Corp.

    2,983,400        57,114,448  

ORIX Corp.

    4,526,900        52,943,163  

Rakuten, Inc.

    5,852,700        56,942,009  

Sega Sammy Holdings, Inc.

    2,498,600        31,311,393  

Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd.

    2,220,800        67,500,472  

Sony Corp.

    1,542,200        128,567,698  

Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

    667,200        38,766,184  

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (A)

    2,113,600        58,508,460  

Toshiba Corp.

    1,877,650        47,496,760  

Toyota Industries Corp.

    1,116,400        72,145,523  
    

 

 

 
       1,058,564,756  
    

 

 

 
Luxembourg - 1.0%  

ArcelorMittal SA (B)

    2,894,535        39,249,968  
    

 

 

 
Netherlands - 5.7%  

ASML Holding NV

    122,700        44,393,213  

EXOR NV

    242,200        12,600,894  

Heineken Holding NV

    661,185        50,952,256  

Koninklijke Philips NV (B)

    1,568,908        72,666,720  

NXP Semiconductors NV

    306,400        41,400,768  
    

 

 

 
       222,013,851  
    

 

 

 
Norway - 0.9%  

Mowi ASA (A)

    2,181,300        34,460,074  
    

 

 

 
Republic of Korea - 1.9%  

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

    1,500,800        75,438,625  
    

 

 

 
Singapore - 1.2%  

DBS Group Holdings, Ltd.

    3,196,000        47,607,141  
    

 

 

 
Spain - 0.9%  

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SA

    1,250,717        35,494,460  
    

 

 

 
Sweden - 1.8%  

Investor AB, B Shares

    646,872        38,772,817  

Volvo AB, B Shares (B)

    1,642,237        31,920,470  
    

 

 

 
       70,693,287  
    

 

 

 
Switzerland - 9.3%  

ABB, Ltd.

    2,284,500        55,433,411  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Switzerland (continued)  

Alcon, Inc. (B)

    829,373        $ 47,152,442  

Glencore PLC (A) (B)

    5,663,300        11,424,209  

Nestle SA

    768,064        86,390,217  

Novartis AG

    931,615        72,593,844  

Roche Holding AG

    50,200        16,130,833  

Siemens Energy AG (B)

    674,797        14,774,965  

UBS Group AG

    5,421,874        63,121,292  
    

 

 

 
       367,021,213  
    

 

 

 
United Kingdom - 13.3%  

Ashtead Group PLC

    1,127,300        40,737,587  

Aviva PLC

    13,790,101        45,997,892  

Barratt Developments PLC (B)

    1,089,100        6,807,512  

British Land Co. PLC, REIT (A)

    6,874,000        31,042,379  

Bunzl PLC

    791,548        24,606,274  

IG Group Holdings PLC

    732,000        7,223,743  

Imperial Brands PLC

    1,454,494        23,021,279  

Inchcape PLC (B)

    4,874,496        31,268,510  

Informa PLC (B)

    3,052,851        16,563,652  

Liberty Global PLC, Class C (B)

    1,787,200        33,349,152  

Linde PLC

    127,200        28,027,248  

Persimmon PLC

    1,173,000        35,514,355  
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
United Kingdom (continued)  

Savills PLC (B)

    769,291        $ 8,285,487  

Smith & Nephew PLC

    2,278,400        39,562,434  

Tesco PLC (A)

    20,578,800        54,771,414  

Unilever PLC

    1,640,014        93,462,456  
    

 

 

 
       520,241,374  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $4,016,498,169)

 

     3,905,940,250  
  

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 0.3%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 0.3%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 0.09% (C)

    12,532,343        12,532,343  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $12,532,343)

 

     12,532,343  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $4,029,030,512)

 

     3,918,472,593  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - 0.2%

 

     6,433,976  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $3,924,906,569  
    

 

 

 
 

 

INVESTMENTS BY INDUSTRY (unaudited):

 

 

Industry   Percentage of
Total Investments
       Value  

Pharmaceuticals

    6.0      $   234,753,388  

Banks

    5.6          219,978,416  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

    5.5          216,496,044  

Industrial Conglomerates

    5.2          205,460,521  

Entertainment

    4.8          187,752,272  

Capital Markets

    4.6          181,604,072  

Household Durables

    4.4          170,889,565  

Diversified Financial Services

    4.0          158,591,793  

Food & Staples Retailing

    3.6          139,700,096  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

    3.3          130,763,801  

Electrical Equipment

    3.2          126,207,977  

Food Products

    3.1          120,850,291  

Multi-Utilities

    2.9          111,595,675  

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

    2.5          99,797,560  

Insurance

    2.5          96,015,819  

Personal Products

    2.4          93,462,456  

Chemicals

    2.4          92,009,230  

Machinery

    2.3          88,676,535  

Trading Companies & Distributors

    2.1          82,498,394  

Software

    2.0          80,037,433  

Beverages

    2.0          76,336,197  

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

    1.9          75,438,625  

Auto Components

    1.8          72,145,523  

Metals & Mining

    1.7          65,404,702  

Containers & Packaging

    1.6          63,252,459  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

    1.6          62,104,041  

Real Estate Management & Development

    1.5          60,487,411  

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail

    1.5          56,942,009  

Construction Materials

    1.4          54,122,137  

Health Care Providers & Services

    1.3          52,030,960  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

INVESTMENTS BY INDUSTRY (unaudited) (continued):

 

Industry   Percentage of
Total Investments
       Value  

Marine

    1.2 %        $ 47,654,339  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

    1.0          38,407,874  

Air Freight & Logistics

    1.0          37,931,140  

Airlines

    0.9          36,449,886  

Diversified Telecommunication Services

    0.9          33,349,152  

IT Services

    0.8          32,224,158  

Leisure Products

    0.8          31,311,393  

Distributors

    0.8          31,268,510  

Wireless Telecommunication Services

    0.8          31,135,021  

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts

    0.8          31,042,379  

Tobacco

    0.6          23,021,279  

Aerospace & Defense

    0.5          21,363,701  

Interactive Media & Services

    0.5          17,895,225  

Media

    0.4          16,563,652  

Energy Equipment & Services

    0.0        917,139  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Investments

    99.7          3,905,940,250  

Short-Term Investments

    0.3          12,532,343  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total Investments

    100.0      $   3,918,472,593  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (D)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Common Stocks

   $ 172,858,137      $ 3,733,082,113      $      $ 3,905,940,250  

Other Investment Company

     12,532,343                      12,532,343  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 185,390,480      $ 3,733,082,113      $      $ 3,918,472,593  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $54,056,089, collateralized by cash collateral of $12,532,343 and non-cash collateral, such as U.S. government securities and irrevocable letters of credit, of $44,299,474. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(B)    Non-income producing securities.
(C)    Rate disclosed reflects the yield at October 31, 2020.
(D)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

ADR    American Depositary Receipt
REIT    Real Estate Investment Trust

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

International markets were relatively weak over the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020. Most notable during the period was a significant sell-off in mid-February through March because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Global markets rebounded following significant monetary and fiscal responses; however, markets remained sensitive to macroeconomic news as well as a second wave of COVID-19 cases in Europe.

The information technology sector and two of the more defensive sectors, health care and utilities, led sector performance for the benchmark over the period. Energy was the worst performing sector; there were supply side issues earlier in the year and uncertainty over global demand as the year progressed. The U.K. market lagged the broader MSCI EAFE benchmark, as uncertainty over Brexit remained, which caused headwinds for the domestic economy. In addition, the U.K. market has a higher exposure to the sectors that performed poorly over the past year, namely energy and financials.

At the company level, we continue to see marginal improvement in 12-month forward earnings on a year-over-year basis. Although our overall outlook for the international equity market is still negative, many companies have taken pragmatic cost-cutting measures and have benefited from government support programs. We remain focused on managing the portfolio through this period of volatility with the same disciplined investment philosophy and process, focusing on stocks with high impact growth and profitability characteristics that have strong earnings momentum and reasonable valuations.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica International Growth (Class I2) returned 5.34%. By comparison, its benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Index, returned -6.46%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund significantly outperformed its benchmark for the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020, with all regions contributing to relative performance. Emerging market holdings tilted toward Asia were the strongest contributors to relative performance during the period. Tencent Holdings, Ltd. a gaming and advertising services company in China, was the Fund’s top individual contributor. The company reported strong results with strength in online gaming. While we expect the company’s other business lines, including advertising and fintech, to recover as the Chinese economy continues to rebound, we trimmed the position to take profits and manage risk. Europe ex-U.K. holdings also contributed to regional performance during the period. Lonza Group, a European life science company, was a key contributor. Having a more defensive growth profile, the company’s growth drivers were largely not impacted by the pandemic. In addition to its traditional pharmaceutical business, Lonza Group AG benefited from higher capital spending in the sector.

From a sector perspective, contribution to performance was broad based with eight of the 11 sectors adding to performance. Stock selection in the communication services, information technology, and industrial sectors contributed the most to relative performance during the period. Individually, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., ADR was a top contributor, as it benefited from spending in smartphone upgrades, growth in the cloud, and major trends such as 5G. Management raised its full-year revenue guidance to over 20% and boosted its capital spending budget. There was also positive sentiment on new opportunities with Intel, which is looking at outsourcing manufacturing as a solution for its core central processing unit (“CPU”) products. Kingspan Group PLC, an Irish manufacturer of energy efficient insulated building panels, was another top contributor. Year-over-year revenues in the first half of 2020 beat consensus estimates, but they were down on a year-over-year basis. There was positive sentiment due to the company’s focus on environmental efficiency. We trimmed the position to take profits and reduce risk based on a reduced construction market outlook.

Holdings in consumer staples and financials and an underweight in health care weighed the most on relative performance on a sector basis. At the stock level, the worst performing holding was Aroundtown, a German real estate company. The company performed well operationally; however, there were near-term headwinds with its exposure to hotels. Management highlighted that no single tenant represented more than 5%, and over the short term the operating companies should be able to access government support programs and business interruption insurance. At period end, we appreciated the company’s strong balance sheet with 72% of the assets unencumbered and continued to hold our position.

Alfred Li, CFA

Jeff Tiefenbach, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

TDAM USA Inc.

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     96.7

Repurchase Agreement

     1.2  

Other Investment Company

     0.1  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     2.0  

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Year or
Since Inception
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       (0.98 )%         N/A          0.13        03/01/2018  

Class A (NAV)

       4.81        N/A          2.28        03/01/2018  

Class I (NAV)

       4.96        N/A          2.46        03/01/2018  

Class I2 (NAV)

       5.34        5.39        5.47        06/10/2008  

MSCI EAFE Index (A)

       (6.46 )%         3.35        4.31           

Class R6 (NAV)

       5.19        N/A          2.71        03/01/2018  

(A) The MSCI EAFE Index 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 Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for Class A shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges on Class I, I2 and R6 shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The price of equity securities fluctuates based on changes in a company’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the equity securities owned by the Fund fall, the value of the Fund will decline. Growth stocks may be particularly susceptible to larger price swings or to adverse developments. Investments in global/international markets involve risks not associated with U.S. markets, such as currency fluctuations, adverse social and political developments, and the relatively small size and lesser liquidity of the markets. Investments in developing markets involve greater risks than investments in developed markets.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 96.7%  
Australia - 2.2%  

Northern Star Resources, Ltd.

    3,000,962        $31,701,891  
    

 

 

 
Austria - 1.1%  

Erste Group Bank AG (A)

    784,373        16,123,151  
    

 

 

 
China - 9.4%  

Airtac International Group

    959,600        25,833,250  

Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd., ADR (A)

    99,916        30,443,406  

ANTA Sports Products, Ltd.

    1,594,900        17,705,219  

Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China, Ltd., H Shares

    1,842,800        19,053,950  

Tencent Holdings, Ltd.

    560,700        42,840,625  
    

 

 

 
       135,876,450  
    

 

 

 
Finland - 2.3%  

Neste OYJ

    634,538        33,093,405  
    

 

 

 
France - 4.7%  

Sanofi

    360,023        32,507,679  

TOTAL SE

    396,662        12,017,553  

Vinci SA

    296,165        23,392,612  
    

 

 

 
       67,917,844  
    

 

 

 
Germany - 4.5%  

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

    310,286        21,204,550  

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

    177,178        16,017,578  

Knorr-Bremse AG

    237,900        27,549,095  
    

 

 

 
       64,771,223  
    

 

 

 
Ireland - 4.4%  

Kingspan Group PLC (A)

    285,371        24,876,948  

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC

    1,037,243        39,082,376  
    

 

 

 
       63,959,324  
    

 

 

 
Israel - 2.1%  

Nice, Ltd., ADR (A) (B)

    130,750        29,844,995  
    

 

 

 
Italy - 3.2%  

Enel SpA

    5,752,539        45,735,575  
    

 

 

 
Japan - 23.9%  

Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd.

    1,069,500        33,097,935  

Haseko Corp.

    1,800,500        21,586,442  

Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

    452,000        21,797,153  

Lasertec Corp.

    243,300        21,074,842  

Nidec Corp.

    369,400        37,310,134  

Nitori Holdings Co., Ltd.

    172,200        35,396,860  

Open House Co., Ltd.

    748,200        25,477,813  

Pan Pacific International Holdings Corp.

    1,330,300        28,226,890  

SoftBank Group Corp.

    537,600        35,015,916  

Sushiro Global Holdings, Ltd.

    965,800        26,218,034  

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

    615,542        19,021,841  

Tokyo Electron, Ltd.

    148,400        39,832,165  
    

 

 

 
       344,056,025  
    

 

 

 
Luxembourg - 1.4%  

Aroundtown SA (A)

    4,251,751        20,394,190  
    

 

 

 
Netherlands - 2.4%  

Euronext NV (C)

    328,536        34,207,659  
    

 

 

 
New Zealand - 1.4%  

a2 Milk Co., Ltd. (A) (B)

    2,114,410        20,317,206  
    

 

 

 
Norway - 3.9%  

DnB ASA (A)

    2,567,174        34,669,140  

Equinor ASA

    1,635,395        20,867,165  
    

 

 

 
       55,536,305  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Republic of Korea - 2.8%  

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

    803,470        $ 40,386,908  
    

 

 

 
Spain - 2.3%  

Iberdrola SA

    2,829,686        33,411,734  
    

 

 

 
Sweden - 2.4%  

Epiroc AB, Class A

    695,555        10,385,753  

Epiroc AB, Class B

    1,684,489        24,114,534  
    

 

 

 
       34,500,287  
    

 

 

 
Switzerland - 7.8%  

Lonza Group AG

    71,497        43,320,749  

Roche Holding AG

    142,631        45,831,810  

Swiss Life Holding AG

    70,660        23,769,216  
    

 

 

 
       112,921,775  
    

 

 

 
Taiwan - 2.4%  

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., ADR

    405,370        33,998,382  
    

 

 

 
United Kingdom - 12.1%  

Ashtead Group PLC

    978,137        35,347,237  

Beazley PLC

    3,956,901        15,084,782  

British American Tobacco PLC

    834,026        26,434,764  

GlaxoSmithKline PLC

    1,014,498        16,940,573  

Legal & General Group PLC

    9,889,552        23,711,233  

Rio Tinto PLC, ADR (B)

    721,922        40,983,512  

Smith & Nephew PLC

    865,218        15,023,758  
    

 

 

 
       173,525,859  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $1,302,977,045)

 

     1,392,280,188  
  

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 0.1%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 0.1%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 0.09% (D)

    1,635,368        1,635,368  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $1,635,368)

 

     1,635,368  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 1.2%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp.,
0.00% (D), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $16,692,216 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 2.63%, due 12/31/2023, and with a value of $17,026,167.

    $16,692,216        16,692,216  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $16,692,216)

 

     16,692,216  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $1,321,304,629)

 

     1,410,607,772  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - 2.0%

 

     29,149,200  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $1,439,756,972  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

INVESTMENTS BY INDUSTRY (unaudited):

 

 

Industry   Percentage of
Total Investments
       Value  

Pharmaceuticals

    8.1      $ 114,301,903  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

    6.7          94,905,389  

Machinery

    6.2          87,882,632  

Insurance

    5.8          81,619,181  

Electric Utilities

    5.6          79,147,309  

Metals & Mining

    5.2          72,685,403  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

    4.7          65,978,123  

Banks

    3.6          50,792,291  

Real Estate Management & Development

    3.2          45,872,003  

Life Sciences Tools & Services

    3.1          43,320,749  

Interactive Media & Services

    3.0          42,840,625  

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

    2.9          40,386,908  

Containers & Packaging

    2.8          39,082,376  

Electrical Equipment

    2.6          37,310,134  

Specialty Retail

    2.5          35,396,860  

Trading Companies & Distributors

    2.5          35,347,237  

Wireless Telecommunication Services

    2.5          35,015,916  

Capital Markets

    2.4          34,207,659  

Beverages

    2.3          33,097,935  

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail

    2.2          30,443,406  

Software

    2.1          29,844,995  

Multiline Retail

    2.0          28,226,890  

Tobacco

    1.9          26,434,764  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

    1.9          26,218,034  

Building Products

    1.8          24,876,948  

Construction & Engineering

    1.7          23,392,612  

Auto Components

    1.5          21,797,153  

Household Durables

    1.5          21,586,442  

Automobiles

    1.5          21,204,550  

Food Products

    1.4          20,317,206  

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

    1.3          17,705,219  

Household Products

    1.1          16,017,578  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

    1.1          15,023,758  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Investments

    98.7          1,392,280,188  

Short-Term Investments

    1.3          18,327,584  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total Investments

    100.0      $   1,410,607,772  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (E)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Common Stocks

   $ 135,270,295      $ 1,257,009,893      $      $ 1,392,280,188  

Other Investment Company

     1,635,368                      1,635,368  

Repurchase Agreement

            16,692,216               16,692,216  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 136,905,663      $ 1,273,702,109      $      $ 1,410,607,772  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $51,424,402, collateralized by cash collateral of $1,635,368 and non-cash collateral, such as U.S. government securities and irrevocable letters of credit, of $51,157,615. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(C)    Security is exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Security may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2020, the value of the 144A security is $34,207,659, representing 2.4% of the Fund’s net assets.
(D)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2020.
(E)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATION:

 

ADR    American Depositary Receipt

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Some of 2019’s prominent political risks, like Brexit and the U.S./China trade dispute, receded in the fourth quarter to help push global stock valuations higher. The market rally continued into early 2020 but shifted massively from mid-February to late March as the COVID-19 pandemic became a reality, causing stocks to sell off dramatically. Governments and central banks around the world responded with stimulus which led to the anticipation of a global economic recovery and a risk-on attitude among investors. Markets rallied steadily from late March through the third quarter of 2020.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica International Small Cap Value (Class I) returned -3.21%. By comparison, its benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index Gross, returned -1.02%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund underperformed its benchmark during the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020. United Kingdom holdings were the largest regional detractors from relative return. Within the U.K., Informa PLC and Equiniti Group PLC were primary underperformers. Events and publishing company Informa underperformed, as COVID-19 related quarantines and travel bans forced the postponement of large events and conventions. We trimmed the position when initial COVID-19 reports began circulating in February. While the events business was substantially impacted by COVID-19, steady performance in its publishing division allowed Informa to remain profitable. We believe the company will recover as normal industry activities resume. Equiniti Group PLC is a U.K.-based provider of share registration, investor services, administration of employee share plans, pension administration and software, and employee benefit programs. The company underperformed after management suspended guidance and withdrew the fiscal year 2019 final dividend. Equiniti Group PLC generates most of its revenues from long-term contracts with recurring revenues; however, some of its more cyclical services, such as share repurchase programs and dividend payments, were negatively impacted by the global economic slowdown. We believe Equiniti Group PLC operates a stable core business and could benefit from increased corporate activity during macroeconomic volatility.

Japan was a top regional contributor driven by favorable stock selection across a broad array of industries and sectors. Videogame creator Capcom Co., Ltd. and drugstore operator Welcia Holdings Co., Ltd. were among the top performers in Japan. Capcom Co. Ltd. outperformed after a series of strong earnings reports and raising full year guidance. Sales of hit game Monster Hunter World outpaced expectations since its launch and maintained its momentum through additional content releases. As consumers continue to stay at home, gaming companies should benefit from increasing sales and higher margins, driven by digital game offerings. Drugstore chain Welcia outperformed after releasing a series of favorable earnings reports, displaying strong same-store sales growth. The company benefited from extraordinary demand for hygiene products and daily goods since the COVID-19 outbreak began in late January.

On a sector basis, holdings in consumer discretionary detracted the most from relative performance, led lower by U.K. homebuilders Redrow PLC and Bellway PLC. Both companies were negatively impacted by COVID-19, as containment measures forced the closure of project sites and offices. The pair focused on preserving capital and maintaining their strong balance sheets. At period end, we believed these stocks were undervalued given the good demand dynamics for the U.K. housing market and the stocks’ discounts to net asset values, strong balance sheets, and experienced management teams.

Communication services holdings were the largest contributors to relative performance on a sector basis. Japanese videogame companies Capcom Co., Ltd. and Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. Capcom Co. Ltd., mentioned previously, outperformed after a series of strong earnings reports and raising full year guidance. Square Enix Holdings Co. Ltd. also performed well, reporting satisfactory results and strong growth in its mobile-game segment. As consumers continue to stay at home, gaming companies should benefit from increasing sales and higher margins, driven by digital game offerings.

Brandon H. Harrell, CFA

Stedman D. Oakey, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     99.3

Other Investment Company

     1.9  

Repurchase Agreement

     0.2  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (1.4

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

 

 

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Transamerica International Small Cap Value

 

 

(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

        1 Year        5 Year       

10 Year or
Since Inception

       Inception Date  

Class I (NAV)

       (3.21 )%         3.73        5.80        01/04/2013  

MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index Gross (A)

       (1.02 )%         5.77        7.47           

Class I2 (NAV)

       (3.15 )%         3.82        5.90        01/04/2013  

(A) The MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index Gross is an equity index which captures small cap representation across developed markets countries around the world, excluding the U.S. and Canada.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Investments in international markets involve risks not associated with U.S. markets, such as currency fluctuations, adverse social and political developments, and relatively small size and lesser liquidity of the markets. Investing in small-and medium-size companies involves greater risk than is customarily associated with more established companies. The prices of securities the sub-adviser believes are undervalued may not appreciate as anticipated or may go down.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 99.3%  
Australia - 3.4%  

BlueScope Steel, Ltd.

    541,900        $5,597,118  

Charter Hall Group, REIT

    531,932        4,612,131  

Omni Bridgeway, Ltd. (A)

    2,197,569        5,345,819  

Senex Energy, Ltd. (A) (B)

    10,029,500        2,080,695  
    

 

 

 
       17,635,763  
    

 

 

 
Austria - 0.8%  

ams AG (B)

    199,600        4,273,770  
    

 

 

 
Belgium - 6.8%  

Barco NV

    282,934        4,438,397  

D’ieteren SA

    134,108        6,718,801  

Fagron

    275,248        6,110,801  

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA

    141,427        11,598,172  

Telenet Group Holding NV

    157,500        6,057,524  
    

 

 

 
       34,923,695  
    

 

 

 
Denmark - 2.4%  

Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S,
Class A (C)

    490,928        6,934,270  

Schouw & Co. A/S

    59,667        5,195,918  
    

 

 

 
       12,130,188  
    

 

 

 
Finland - 1.3%  

Kamux Corp.

    111,600        1,206,031  

Raisio OYJ, V Shares

    1,498,483        5,322,886  
    

 

 

 
       6,528,917  
    

 

 

 
France - 3.4%  

ICADE, REIT (A)

    73,600        3,721,995  

Kaufman & Broad SA

    201,729        7,188,953  

Rothschild & Co. (B)

    265,219        6,826,410  
    

 

 

 
       17,737,358  
    

 

 

 
Germany - 5.9%  

Bertrandt AG

    38,309        1,313,958  

Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA (A)

    439,600        2,158,483  

DIC Asset AG

    423,378        4,872,851  

Gerresheimer AG

    108,600        10,916,947  

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG

    313,340        5,252,810  

SAF-Holland SE (B)

    427,600        3,635,102  

Takkt AG (B)

    232,113        2,466,622  
    

 

 

 
       30,616,773  
    

 

 

 
Greece - 0.4%  

Motor Oil Hellas Corinth Refineries SA

    214,951        2,009,745  
    

 

 

 
Hong Kong - 3.1%  

Great Eagle Holdings, Ltd.

    1,271,493        3,073,189  

Kerry Logistics Network, Ltd.

    4,502,000        9,402,358  

Pacific Textiles Holdings, Ltd.

    6,331,900        3,613,031  
    

 

 

 
       16,088,578  
    

 

 

 
Ireland - 4.0%  

Bank of Ireland Group PLC (B)

    1,397,800        3,468,284  

C&C Group PLC (B)

    1,408,444        2,950,939  

Grafton Group PLC (B)

    369,400        3,211,373  

Greencore Group PLC

    1,772,700        2,075,371  

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC

    240,610        9,065,967  
    

 

 

 
       20,771,934  
    

 

 

 
Italy - 2.3%  

Danieli & C Officine Meccaniche SpA

    150,690        1,361,889  

doValue SpA (B) (C)

    314,700        2,906,467  
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Italy (continued)  

Prysmian SpA

    284,352        $ 7,737,900  
    

 

 

 
       12,006,256  
    

 

 

 
Japan - 36.3%  

Aida Engineering, Ltd.

    306,900        2,347,279  

Air Water, Inc.

    346,400        4,949,295  

Capcom Co., Ltd.

    394,900        21,597,688  

Denka Co., Ltd.

    338,160        10,417,950  

DTS Corp.

    330,400        6,425,946  

Fuji Corp. (A)

    265,800        5,343,636  

Furyu Corp.

    101,900        1,225,874  

GMO internet, Inc.

    268,500        7,161,495  

Hakuhodo DY Holdings, Inc.

    158,100        2,014,380  

Hikari Tsushin, Inc.

    24,000        5,629,072  

Horiba, Ltd.

    103,800        5,106,067  

Hosokawa Micron Corp.

    54,700        2,743,973  

Kaken Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

    102,100        4,021,315  

Kenedix, Inc.

    1,340,700        6,947,610  

Kintetsu World Express, Inc.

    539,800        11,475,100  

Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (A)

    642,200        6,173,999  

Kyushu Railway Co.

    118,700        2,524,854  

Matsumotokiyoshi Holdings Co., Ltd.

    190,300        7,025,182  

Meitec Corp.

    88,100        4,367,572  

Nakanishi, Inc.

    463,900        8,278,264  

Nichiha Corp.

    197,400        5,752,054  

Nippon Parking Development Co., Ltd.

    2,559,000        3,137,482  

Paramount Bed Holdings Co., Ltd.

    104,100        4,010,747  

PCA Corp. (A)

    35,100        1,577,343  

Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

    191,800        5,996,242  

Sanwa Holdings Corp.

    943,600        10,763,539  

Shinoken Group Co., Ltd. (A)

    380,600        3,776,938  

Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

    232,800        13,526,330  

Takasago Thermal Engineering Co., Ltd.

    283,300        3,755,830  

Token Corp.

    75,600        5,689,297  

Wakita & Co., Ltd.

    317,300        3,284,631  
    

 

 

 
       187,046,984  
    

 

 

 
Netherlands - 4.5%  

ASM International NV

    89,500        12,783,358  

Euronext NV (C)

    17,300        1,801,302  

Intertrust NV (C)

    471,100        7,304,366  

Van Lanschot Kempen NV, CVA (B)

    54,000        1,080,828  
    

 

 

 
       22,969,854  
    

 

 

 
New Zealand - 0.6%  

Pushpay Holdings, Ltd. (B)

    492,200        2,960,695  
    

 

 

 
Norway - 0.5%  

ABG Sundal Collier Holding ASA

    4,565,727        2,436,374  
    

 

 

 
Philippines - 0.2%  

Alliance Global Group, Inc. (B)

    6,793,600        1,113,182  
    

 

 

 
Republic of Korea - 2.3%  

Eugene Technology Co., Ltd.

    258,909        6,212,552  

Interpark Corp.

    498,619        938,247  

Value Added Technology Co., Ltd.

    246,800        4,516,910  
    

 

 

 
       11,667,709  
    

 

 

 
Spain - 1.3%  

Cia de Distribucion Integral Logista Holdings SA

    400,964        6,769,652  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Sweden - 3.1%  

Cloetta AB, B Shares (B)

    1,992,800        $ 4,683,912  

Dios Fastigheter AB

    982,774        6,881,019  

Nobina AB (B) (C)

    406,672        2,230,044  

Trelleborg AB, B Shares (B)

    130,000        2,163,169  
    

 

 

 
       15,958,144  
    

 

 

 
Switzerland - 1.4%  

Swissquote Group Holding SA

    88,476        7,045,112  
    

 

 

 
United Kingdom - 15.3%  

Bellway PLC

    287,800        8,707,440  

Dialog Semiconductor PLC (B)

    99,687        3,800,457  

Domino’s Pizza Group PLC (B)

    897,000        3,851,265  

Equiniti Group PLC (B) (C)

    3,393,300        4,539,531  

Howden Joinery Group PLC (B)

    916,200        7,564,006  

IG Group Holdings PLC

    753,035        7,431,327  

Inchcape PLC (B)

    404,700        2,596,036  

Informa PLC (B)

    879,127        4,769,821  

Intermediate Capital Group PLC

    323,335        4,911,240  

International Personal Finance PLC (B)

    1,437,450        1,068,912  

Lancashire Holdings, Ltd.

    594,300        4,904,461  

Oxford Metrics PLC

    747,400        716,544  

Redde Northgate PLC

    268,468        617,600  

Redrow PLC (B)

    1,484,200        8,002,237  

Rentokil Initial PLC (B)

    637,181        4,338,061  

Savills PLC (B)

    826,400        8,900,567  

Vectura Group PLC (B)

    1,445,800        1,929,224  
    

 

 

 
       78,648,729  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $470,860,596)

 

     511,339,412  
  

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 1.9%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 1.9%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 0.09% (D)

    9,625,108        $ 9,625,108  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $9,625,108)

 

     9,625,108  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 0.2%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 0.00% (D), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $1,242,596 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 0.13%, due 09/15/2023, and with a value of $1,267,517.

    $1,242,596        1,242,596  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $1,242,596)

 

     1,242,596  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $481,728,300)

 

     522,207,116  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (1.4)%

 

     (7,460,168
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $514,746,948  
    

 

 

 
 

 

INVESTMENTS BY INDUSTRY (unaudited):

 

 

Industry   Percentage of
Total Investments
       Value  

Entertainment

    7.1      $   37,282,501  

Real Estate Management & Development

    6.6          34,452,174  

Capital Markets

    5.8          30,451,765  

Household Durables

    5.7          29,587,927  

Air Freight & Logistics

    5.3          27,647,110  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

    5.2          27,070,137  

Chemicals

    4.1          21,541,244  

IT Services

    4.0          21,087,667  

Building Products

    3.9          20,271,423  

Diversified Financial Services

    3.8          19,850,458  

Food Products

    3.3          17,278,087  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

    3.2          16,805,921  

Trading Companies & Distributors

    2.7          14,060,010  

Machinery

    2.7          13,959,946  

Professional Services

    2.5          12,985,896  

Media

    2.5          12,841,725  

Life Sciences Tools & Services

    2.1          10,916,947  

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

    1.8          9,544,464  

Distributors

    1.8          9,314,837  

Containers & Packaging

    1.7          9,065,967  

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts

    1.6          8,334,126  

Electrical Equipment

    1.5          7,737,900  

Commercial Services & Supplies

    1.4          7,475,543  

Food & Staples Retailing

    1.4          7,025,182  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

INVESTMENTS BY INDUSTRY (unaudited) (continued):

 

 

Industry   Percentage of
Total Investments
       Value  

Tobacco

    1.3 %        $ 6,934,270  

Specialty Retail

    1.3          6,835,103  

Health Care Providers & Services

    1.2          6,110,801  

Personal Products

    1.2          5,996,242  

Pharmaceuticals

    1.1          5,950,539  

Metals & Mining

    1.1          5,597,118  

Road & Rail

    1.0          5,372,498  

Transportation Infrastructure

    1.0          5,252,810  

Insurance

    0.9          4,904,461  

Banks

    0.9          4,549,112  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

    0.8          4,090,440  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

    0.7          3,851,265  

Auto Components

    0.7          3,635,102  

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

    0.7          3,613,031  

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail

    0.7          3,404,869  

Beverages

    0.6          2,950,939  

Software

    0.4          2,293,887  

Leisure Products

    0.2          1,225,874  

Industrial Conglomerates

    0.2          1,113,182  

Consumer Finance

    0.2          1,068,912  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Investments

    97.9          511,339,412  

Short-Term Investments

    2.1          10,867,704  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total Investments

    100.0      $   522,207,116  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (E)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Common Stocks

   $      $ 511,339,412      $      $ 511,339,412  

Other Investment Company

     9,625,108                      9,625,108  

Repurchase Agreement

            1,242,596               1,242,596  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 9,625,108      $ 512,582,008      $      $ 522,207,116  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $13,452,910, collateralized by cash collateral of $9,625,108 and non-cash collateral, such as U.S. government securities and irrevocable letters of credit, of $4,550,870. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(B)    Non-income producing securities.
(C)    Securities are exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Securities may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2020, the total value of 144A securities is $25,715,980, representing 5.0% of the Fund’s net assets.
(D)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2020.
(E)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

CVA    Commanditaire Vennootschap op Aandelen (Dutch Certificate)
REIT    Real Estate Investment Trust

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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MARKET ENVIRONMENT

International markets were negative over the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020.

The market shock of the COVID-19 pandemic is clearly entirely different from any past events, and therefore impossible to forecast. Economic activity was deliberately frozen to stem the pandemic. The initial shock was, therefore, sudden, and very deep. The shock’s size and each country’s ability to withstand the impact has varied greatly across the globe. Countries with less aggressive responses to the virus have been hit hard and the pandemic has not yet peaked. We could see increased return dispersion across regions and countries as a result, and the associated opportunities this often creates. The pandemic is reinforcing structural trends that were already at play, such as e-commerce and at the same time re-writing the future of certain industries such as hotels, airlines and cruise ships. Related, the relative success of the impromptu experiment in remote work could alter the landscape of commercial real estate, business travel and daily commutes.

Debt has ballooned as governments worked quickly to prop up individuals and businesses. Central banks have committed to keep rates low in the short term, enabling an unprecedented fiscal expansion, however we all know there is no free lunch. Heavy debt loads, combined with the risk of ongoing supply shocks, raises the potential for higher inflation in the medium to longer term. As the world restarts there are many uncertainties around how quickly people and companies will feel comfortable to resume their pre-pandemic activities.

Focusing on the fundamental drivers of companies has been key in the consistency of the strategy’s long-term track record. This remains a challenging market environment and will likely continue to be volatile in the short term. But we would emphasize that experience is irreplaceable, and our portfolio management team has managed these portfolios through past periods of extreme uncertainty. History suggests sharp volatility such as we are experiencing creates opportunity for long-term investors.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica International Stock (Class A) returned -10.21%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Index, returned -6.46%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund is positioned in line with ClariVest’s overall philosophy, employing a strategy of identifying and investing in the securities of firms entering or extending a fundamental growth cycle. We manage this strategy by marrying it with a disciplined approach to portfolio construction. We maintain a balanced profile of growth and value, as demonstrated by a positive exposure to recent earnings growth relative to benchmark, as well as a positive exposure to valuation (via such measures as earnings to price) relative to benchmark.

The Fund underperformed its benchmark for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020. Overweights to information technology and health care and strong stock selection within real estate and materials contributed to performance, whereas an underweight to consumer staples and stock selection within industrials and communication services hurt performance. An overweight to the Netherlands and strong selection within Australia also contributed to performance, while stock selection was weak within France and Japan.

Top stock-level contributors included Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. (“Fortescue”) which explores for and produces iron ore and is headquartered in Australia, and NEC Corp. which manufactures and provides computers, telecommunication equipment, electronic devices, semiconductors, and software and is based in Japan. Fortescue recorded record annual profits driven by record shipments and ongoing low costs as China’s investment in new infrastructure continues to provide strong demand for steel. NEC Corp. reported an unexpected loss in the first quarter of 2020, however Japan’s plan to accelerate digital government is expected to benefit the company.

Bottom stock-level contributors included the Italy-based industrial company, Leonardo SpA, and the Japanese trading company, Marubeni Corp. Leonardo SpA’s 2019 report delivered or exceeded guidance for the second year in a row, however, shares fell after the company had to temporarily suspend activities. Marubeni lagged its peers as it reported a full-year loss and guidance well below consensus with plans to cut its future dividend payment.

For the fiscal year, the Fund did not utilize derivatives.

David R. Vaughn, CFA

Priyanshu Mutreja, CFA

Alex Turner, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

ClariVest Asset Management LLC

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     94.0

Exchange-Traded Fund

     1.9  

Preferred Stocks

     1.5  

Other Investment Company

     0.6  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     2.0  

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

        1 Year        10 Year or
Since Inception
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       (15.16 )%         (9.27 )%         09/28/2018  

Class A (NAV)

       (10.21 )%         (6.79 )%         09/28/2018  

MSCI EAFE Index (A)

       (6.46 )%         (2.16 )%            

Class I (NAV)

       (9.98 )%         (6.59 )%         09/28/2018  

Class I2 (NAV)

       (9.98 )%         (6.59 )%         09/28/2018  

Class R6 (NAV)

       (9.98 )%         (6.59 )%         09/28/2018  

(A) The MSCI EAFE Index 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 Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for Class A shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges on Class I, I2 and R6 shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The price of equity securities fluctuates based on changes in a company’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the equity securities owned by the Fund fall, the value of the Fund will decline. Growth stocks may be particularly susceptible to larger price swings or to adverse developments. The prices of securities the sub-adviser believes are undervalued may not appreciate as anticipated or may go down. Investments in global/international markets involve risks not associated with U.S. markets, such as currency fluctuations, adverse social and political developments, and the relatively small size and lesser liquidity of the markets.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 94.0%             
Australia - 6.5%             

Austal, Ltd.

    197,740        $377,059  

BHP Group, Ltd. (A)

    20,471        490,723  

Coles Group, Ltd.

    140,918        1,760,386  

CSL, Ltd.

    4,755        962,685  

Fortescue Metals Group, Ltd.

    109,224        1,336,191  

Northern Star Resources, Ltd.

    80,265        847,912  

Resolute Mining, Ltd. (B)

    349,497        198,497  

Sandfire Resources, Ltd.

    131,347        408,735  

Sonic Healthcare, Ltd.

    25,401        622,147  
    

 

 

 
       7,004,335  
    

 

 

 
Austria - 0.9%  

ams AG (B)

    47,070        1,007,847  
    

 

 

 
Belgium - 0.6%  

Euronav NV

    51,106        373,425  

UCB SA

    3,014        297,697  
    

 

 

 
       671,122  
    

 

 

 
Denmark - 2.7%  

AP Moller - Maersk A/S, Class B

    774        1,236,317  

Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B

    19,549        1,246,555  

Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S, Class A (C)

    26,902        379,986  
    

 

 

 
       2,862,858  
    

 

 

 
France - 6.9%  

Atos SE (B)

    7,278        497,203  

BNP Paribas SA (B)

    16,674        581,502  

Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin SCA

    9,044        976,761  

Constellium SE (B)

    31,600        278,396  

Eiffage SA (B)

    10,935        793,634  

Engie SA (B)

    69,772        843,861  

Peugeot SA (B)

    57,840        1,039,050  

Sanofi

    16,887        1,524,783  

Sartorius Stedim Biotech

    1,308        496,007  

Societe Generale SA (B)

    30,724        417,475  
    

 

 

 
       7,448,672  
    

 

 

 
Germany - 7.2%  

Bayer AG

    12,285        577,278  

Daimler AG

    23,929        1,237,380  

Deutsche Post AG

    12,529        555,076  

Deutsche Telekom AG

    60,250        915,724  

HeidelbergCement AG

    12,701        726,414  

Hornbach Holding AG & Co. KGaA

    2,422        233,279  

Merck KGaA

    13,735        2,034,581  

Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG

    2,548        597,193  

TAG Immobilien AG (B)

    28,150        829,570  
    

 

 

 
       7,706,495  
    

 

 

 
Hong Kong - 1.2%  

CK Hutchison Holdings, Ltd.

    114,000        688,557  

WH Group, Ltd. (C)

    750,000        590,720  
    

 

 

 
       1,279,277  
    

 

 

 
Israel - 0.7%  

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd., ADR (B)

    88,200        769,104  
    

 

 

 
Italy - 1.8%  

Enel SpA

    199,112        1,583,041  

Eni SpA

    55,357        387,778  
    

 

 

 
       1,970,819  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)             
Japan - 29.5%  

Arcland Sakamoto Co., Ltd.

    14,000        $ 269,596  

Central Glass Co., Ltd.

    20,200        433,462  

Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc.

    37,900        424,549  

Cosmo Energy Holdings Co., Ltd.

    12,700        185,904  

FUJIFILM Holdings Corp.

    42,900        2,187,581  

Fujitsu, Ltd.

    10,100        1,194,977  

Hirogin Holdings, Inc.

    47,700        259,614  

Hitachi, Ltd.

    53,000        1,786,328  

Hokkaido Electric Power Co., Inc.

    64,400        249,611  

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

    31,600        747,433  

Hoya Corp.

    11,400        1,286,569  

ITOCHU Corp.

    116,100        2,788,548  

Kajima Corp.

    37,900        404,978  

KDDI Corp.

    100,900        2,729,848  

Marubeni Corp.

    177,900        928,852  

Mitsubishi Corp.

    26,500        591,251  

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.

    224,600        885,352  

Mitsui & Co., Ltd.

    80,000        1,245,523  

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.

    36,590        450,497  

NEC Corp.

    50,400        2,538,656  

Nichi-iko Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

    25,200        249,487  

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.

    103,400        2,175,105  

Nomura Holdings, Inc.

    272,400        1,219,926  

Obayashi Corp.

    37,800        316,323  

Ricoh Co., Ltd.

    65,500        430,153  

Sawai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

    11,300        544,655  

Sekisui House, Ltd.

    55,900        928,684  

Sony Corp.

    34,000        2,834,458  

Toyota Motor Corp.

    16,300        1,070,044  

World Co., Ltd.

    25,144        319,241  
    

 

 

 
       31,677,205  
    

 

 

 
Netherlands - 8.7%  

Akzo Nobel NV

    9,750        937,836  

ASM International NV

    8,766        1,252,055  

ASR Nederland NV

    7,808        236,937  

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV

    85,979        2,357,180  

Koninklijke Philips NV (B)

    17,015        788,079  

NN Group NV

    51,622        1,796,494  

PostNL NV (B)

    167,554        555,569  

Royal Dutch Shell PLC, B Shares

    42,403        511,352  

Signify NV (B) (C)

    27,255        967,425  
    

 

 

 
       9,402,927  
    

 

 

 
New Zealand - 0.2%  

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp., Ltd.

    11,617        267,873  
    

 

 

 
Norway - 0.2%  

Austevoll Seafood ASA

    26,008        177,154  
    

 

 

 
Singapore - 0.2%  

Yanlord Land Group, Ltd.

    253,500        194,953  
    

 

 

 
Spain - 1.9%  

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA

    78,124        225,399  

Iberdrola SA

    104,494        1,233,821  

Repsol SA

    23,321        146,411  

Telefonica SA

    121,105        393,958  
    

 

 

 
       1,999,589  
    

 

 

 
Sweden - 1.6%  

Swedish Match AB

    7,580        569,884  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)             
Sweden (continued)  

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, B Shares

    102,022        $ 1,139,026  
    

 

 

 
       1,708,910  
    

 

 

 
Switzerland - 10.0%  

Credit Suisse Group AG

    142,634        1,345,234  

Nestle SA

    13,697        1,540,610  

Novartis AG

    31,316        2,440,223  

Roche Holding AG

    7,592        2,439,548  

STMicroelectronics NV

    7,050        215,055  

Swiss Life Holding AG

    2,598        873,937  

UBS Group AG

    87,593        1,019,755  

Zurich Insurance Group AG

    2,585        858,596  
    

 

 

 
       10,732,958  
    

 

 

 
United Kingdom - 13.2%  

Anglo American PLC

    25,036        587,424  

AstraZeneca PLC

    15,161        1,522,247  

Aviva PLC

    120,009        400,299  

Barclays PLC (B)

    460,495        638,280  

Bellway PLC

    9,334        282,402  

BP PLC

    146,785        374,402  

British American Tobacco PLC

    27,823        881,860  

Coca-Cola European Partners PLC

    14,854        530,436  

Computacenter PLC

    24,897        735,380  

Dialog Semiconductor PLC (B)

    27,559        1,050,656  

GlaxoSmithKline PLC

    51,774        864,547  

Imperial Brands PLC

    47,928        758,590  

Kingfisher PLC (B)

    147,776        549,635  

Lloyds Banking Group PLC (B)

    959,276        349,279  

Persimmon PLC

    54,926        1,662,968  

Redrow PLC (B)

    45,494        245,286  

Rio Tinto PLC

    15,626        883,828  

Standard Chartered PLC (B)

    84,466        385,993  

Tesco PLC

    375,836        1,000,305  
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)             
United Kingdom (continued)  

Vodafone Group PLC

    332,806        $ 443,953  
    

 

 

 
       14,147,770  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $106,738,587)

 

     101,029,868  
  

 

 

 
PREFERRED STOCKS - 1.5%  
Germany - 1.5%  

Draegerwerk AG & Co. KGaA,
0.26% (D)

    2,170        174,357  

Volkswagen AG,
3.58% (D)

    9,749        1,420,079  
    

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks
(Cost $1,930,768)

 

     1,594,436  
  

 

 

 
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND - 1.9%  
United States - 1.9%  

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF

    32,740        2,009,909  
    

 

 

 

Total Exchange-Traded Fund
(Cost $1,844,785)

 

     2,009,909  
  

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 0.6%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 0.6%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 0.09% (D)

    688,099        688,099  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $688,099)

 

     688,099  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $111,202,239)

 

     105,322,312  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - 2.0%

       2,143,452  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $107,465,764  
    

 

 

 
 

 

INVESTMENTS BY INDUSTRY (unaudited):

 

 

Industry   Percentage of
Total Investments
       Value  

Pharmaceuticals

    13.8      $   14,510,705  

Household Durables

    5.6          5,953,798  

Trading Companies & Distributors

    5.3          5,554,174  

Automobiles

    5.2          5,513,986  

Food & Staples Retailing

    4.9          5,117,871  

Metals & Mining

    4.8          5,031,706  

IT Services

    4.7          4,966,216  

Insurance

    4.5          4,763,456  

Banks

    4.0          4,193,391  

Capital Markets

    3.4          3,584,915  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

    3.3          3,525,613  

Electric Utilities

    3.3          3,491,022  

Diversified Telecommunication Services

    3.3          3,484,787  

Wireless Telecommunication Services

    3.0          3,173,801  

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

    2.5          2,617,734  

Tobacco

    2.5          2,590,320  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

    2.4          2,516,878  

Food Products

    2.2          2,308,484  

International Equity Funds

    1.9          2,009,909  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

    1.9          1,979,272  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

INVESTMENTS BY INDUSTRY (unaudited) (continued):

 

Industry   Percentage of
Total Investments
       Value  

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

    1.7 %        $ 1,786,328  

Construction & Engineering

    1.4          1,514,935  

Specialty Retail

    1.3          1,371,751  

Marine

    1.2          1,236,317  

Communications Equipment

    1.1          1,139,026  

Air Freight & Logistics

    1.1          1,110,645  

Real Estate Management & Development

    1.0          1,024,523  

Auto Components

    0.9          976,761  

Electrical Equipment

    0.9          967,425  

Biotechnology

    0.9          962,685  

Chemicals

    0.9          937,836  

Multi-Utilities

    0.8          843,861  

Construction Materials

    0.7          726,414  

Industrial Conglomerates

    0.6          688,557  

Health Care Providers & Services

    0.6          622,147  

Beverages

    0.5          530,436  

Life Sciences Tools & Services

    0.5          496,007  

Building Products

    0.4          433,462  

Aerospace & Defense

    0.4          377,059  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Investments

    99.4          104,634,213  

Short-Term Investments

    0.6          688,099  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total Investments

    100.0      $   105,322,312  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (E)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

           

Investments

           

Common Stocks

   $ 1,577,936      $ 99,451,932      $      $ 101,029,868  

Preferred Stocks

            1,594,436               1,594,436  

Exchange-Traded Fund

     2,009,909                      2,009,909  

Other Investment Company

     688,099                      688,099  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 4,275,944      $ 101,046,368      $      $ 105,322,312  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    All or a portion of the security is on loan. The value of the security on loan is $655,001, collateralized by cash collateral of $688,099. The amount on loan indicated may not correspond with the security on loan identified because a security with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(B)    Non-income producing securities.
(C)    Securities are exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Securities may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2020, the total value of 144A securities is $1,938,131, representing 1.8% of the Fund’s net assets.
(D)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2020.
(E)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATION:

 

ADR    American Depositary Receipt

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

During the year ended October 31, 2020, U.S. equity markets experienced their first decline on a fiscal year basis since 2008 with the Russell 1000® Value Index falling -7.57%, with large dispersions in performance among sectors. The top performing sectors were health care, materials, and consumer staples, while the bottom sectors were energy, real estate, and financials.

The past 12 months were marked by three distinct periods. From early November through mid-February, the equity markets continued to advance as economic conditions and the investing climate remained healthy. When COVID-19 hit, the Russell 1000® Value Index then collapsed from mid-February through the third week in March. From the equity market lows of March 23 to October 31, the Russell 1000® Value Index recovered dramatically as economic conditions and prospects improved.

The economic recovery since the market’s bottom has been strong, but in October, equity markets retreated as COVID-19 cases rose more rapidly than expected in the U.S. and Europe, clouding the near-term outlook. In addition, Congress was unable to come to an agreement before the presidential election for another round of fiscal stimulus. Still, the investment climate remains constructive. Interest rates are near historic lows, and the U.S. Federal Reserve has indicated that it expects rates to stay low for years. We believe equity valuations under this interest rate environment, especially for value stocks, appear attractive. Aggregate consumer debt is down sharply, and spending is up, most encouragingly in housing and autos. Although many sectors of the service economy are suffering, the goods economy is thriving. Finally, with several promising COVID-19 vaccine candidates in accelerated Phase III testing, we could be months away from the beginning of widespread vaccine distribution.

The past 12 months were challenging for value investors. Growth stocks continued to outperform as shown by the 29.22% advance in the Russell 1000® Growth Index during the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020. Even within value indices, there was a dichotomy of performance between perceived safety stocks and the contra-momentum stocks that are the hallmark of our investing style.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica Large Cap Value (Class A) returned -13.06%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its benchmark, the Russell 1000® Value Index, returned -7.57%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund underperformed the Russell 1000® Value Index during the year ended October 31, 2020, all due to stock selection as sector weightings had a positive effect. We believe this underperformance was related primarily to the overall underperformance of both value and contra-momentum stocks for the 12-month period.

The sectors with the largest contribution to fund performance relative to the benchmark were consumer staples (Walmart Inc., Tyson Foods Inc., Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.), consumer discretionary (Lowe’s Companies Inc.) and health care (AbbVie Inc. and Johnson & Johnson). AbbVie Inc. and Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. continue to be among our largest positions, and the Fund still holds Walmart Inc. and Lowe’s Companies Inc. Tyson Foods Inc. and Johnson & Johnson were sold after significant price appreciation.

The sectors that detracted most from fund performance over the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020 relative to the benchmark were utilities (CenterPoint Energy. Inc.), financials (American International Group Inc. (“AIG”) and Lincoln National Corp), and industrials (Raytheon Technologies Corp.). We continue to hold CenterPoint Energy, Inc., Raytheon Technologies Corp., and AIG, while Lincoln National was sold in mid-March.

Our method of stock selection uses bottom-up fundamental research to identify quality businesses selling below intrinsic value that have catalysts for change which can drive stock prices higher, including management teams that are focused on creating shareholder value through strategic actions and optimal capital deployment. In addition, our contra-momentum strategy seeks to buy companies that are down in price or have significantly underperformed the market averages.

The Fund’s strategy has historically performed well on both an absolute and relative basis when markets are broad-based and not momentum driven. We have managed the strategy through many market cycles and have successfully navigated periods of underperformance by being true to our investment philosophy and process.

Jack Murphy

Christopher Susanin

Co-Portfolio Managers

Levin Easterly Partners LLC

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     97.5

Repurchase Agreement

     1.1  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     1.4  

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Year or
Since Inception
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       (17.85 )%         2.27        7.61        11/15/2010  

Class A (NAV)

       (13.06 )%         3.43        8.22        11/15/2010  

Russell 1000® Value Index (A)

       (7.57 )%         5.82        9.36           

Class C (POP)

       (14.60 )%         2.66        7.46        11/15/2010  

Class C (NAV)

       (13.77 )%         2.66        7.46        11/15/2010  

Class I (NAV)

       (12.67 )%         3.75        8.58        11/15/2010  

Class I2 (NAV)

       (12.66 )%         3.84        8.68        11/15/2010  

Class R6 (NAV)

       (12.66 )%         3.84        3.24        05/29/2015  

(A) The Russell 1000® Value Index measures the performance of the large-cap value segment of the U.S. equity universe, and is comprised of Russell 1000® Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower expected growth values. The Russell 1000® Index measures the performance of the large-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for Class A shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges on Class I, I2 and R6 shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The price of equity securities fluctuates based on changes in a company’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the equity securities owned by the Fund fall, the value of the Fund will decline. Value approach carries the risk that the market will not recognize a security’s intrinsic value for a long time or that an undervalued stock is actually appropriately priced. The Fund may be more concentrated than that of a more diversified fund, subjecting it to greater fluctuation and risk.

Russell® and other service marks and trademarks related to the Russell indexes are trademarks of the London Stock Exchange Group companies.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 97.5%             
Aerospace & Defense - 3.2%             

Raytheon Technologies Corp.

    950,000        $51,604,000  
    

 

 

 
Automobiles - 4.7%  

General Motors Co.

    2,200,000        75,966,000  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 4.4%  

Citigroup, Inc.

    1,120,000        46,390,400  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    250,000        24,510,000  
    

 

 

 
       70,900,400  
    

 

 

 
Beverages - 2.8%  

Primo Water Corp.

    3,560,175        44,608,993  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 6.3%  

AbbVie, Inc.

    1,200,000        102,120,000  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 7.3%  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

    285,000        53,876,400  

Morgan Stanley

    1,335,000        64,280,250  
    

 

 

 
       118,156,650  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 3.5%  

DuPont de Nemours, Inc.

    1,000,000        56,880,000  
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment - 2.3%  

Cisco Systems, Inc.

    1,050,000        37,695,000  
    

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging - 3.2%  

International Paper Co.

    1,200,000        52,500,000  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 8.0%  

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B (A)

    400,000        80,760,000  

Voya Financial, Inc.

    1,024,239        49,091,775  
    

 

 

 
       129,851,775  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 1.9%  

Verizon Communications, Inc.

    535,000        30,489,650  
    

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment - 4.1%  

Eaton Corp. PLC

    636,272        66,038,671  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 2.7%  

Walmart, Inc.

    320,000        44,400,000  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 4.8%  

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.

    1,682,832        77,814,152  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 2.1%  

Medtronic PLC

    330,000        33,188,100  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 4.3%  

American International Group, Inc.

    2,209,445        69,575,423  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)             
IT Services - 3.2%  

International Business Machines Corp.

    470,000        $ 52,480,200  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 5.2%  

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.

    3,945,000        83,357,850  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 5.0%  

Chevron Corp.

    725,000        50,387,500  

Hess Corp.

    300,000        11,166,000  

Williams Cos., Inc.

    1,000,000        19,190,000  
    

 

 

 
       80,743,500  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 4.0%  

Pfizer, Inc.

    1,800,000        63,864,000  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 5.3%  

Intel Corp.

    1,920,000        85,017,600  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 6.2%  

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

    280,000        44,268,000  

TJX Cos., Inc.

    1,110,000        56,388,000  
    

 

 

 
       100,656,000  
    

 

 

 
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 3.0%  

Vodafone Group PLC, ADR (B)

    3,600,000        48,636,000  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $1,568,321,948)

 

     1,576,543,964  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 1.1%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 0.00% (C), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $17,080,628 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 2.63%, due 12/31/2023, and with a value of $17,422,349.

    $17,080,628        17,080,628  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $17,080,628)

 

     17,080,628  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $1,585,402,576)

 

     1,593,624,592  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - 1.4%

 

     23,434,088  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $1,617,058,680  
    

 

 

 
 

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (D)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

           

Investments

           

Common Stocks

   $ 1,576,543,964      $      $      $ 1,576,543,964  

Repurchase Agreement

            17,080,628               17,080,628  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 1,576,543,964      $ 17,080,628      $      $ 1,593,624,592  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing security.
(B)    All or a portion of the security is on loan. The value of the security on loan is $11,434,864, collateralized by non-cash collateral, such as U.S. government securities and irrevocable letters of credit, of $11,849,600. The amount on loan indicated may not correspond with the security on loan identified because a security with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(C)    Rate disclosed reflects the yield at October 31, 2020.
(D)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATION:

 

ADR    American Depositary Receipt

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

In the fourth quarter of 2019, there emerged some clarity on several ongoing global issues that were hanging over the markets. This clarity helped to propel markets to a fourth quarter 2019 rally. The first quarter of 2020 was one of the most volatile periods for equity markets since the 2008 Global Financial Crisis as significant de-risking occurred in the latter half of the quarter following markets reaching new highs due to the surrounding concerns about the economic and social impacts of the COVID-19 global pandemic. While largely viewed as an Asia issue to begin the year, coronavirus impacts began to show signs of global penetration beginning in the middle of February. As new COVID-19 cases began to rapidly spread to countries outside of China and the surrounding region, the market reaction was equally swift as governments around the world began to shut down non-essential activities and restrict travel. To add to already high market volatility, oil prices collapsed as Saudi Arabia and Russia became engaged in a price war that only served to further distress markets. The U.S. equity markets rallied in the second quarter of 2020 off a historically strong month in April as markets bounced back from the steep sell-off in March, spurred by optimism that the worst of the virus had passed and governments began preliminary assessments for reopening. In the third quarter of 2020, there was a significant amount of de-risking going into the U.S. presidential election in November.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica Large Core (Class R4) returned 7.31%. By comparison, its benchmark, the S&P 500®, returned 9.71%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

We believe that the most effective way to invest in equities is to categorize stocks according to where they reside in their respective company life cycles, then to let the categorization drive how they are analyzed for investment attractiveness. Through our quantitative framework, we rank companies within fundamentally similar groups of stocks based on six life-cycle stages (three types for growth companies and three for mature companies). Our model quantitatively assesses the attractiveness of each company based on numerous factors that are relevant to each life-cycle category. The model’s 70-plus factors can be aggregated into three equally-weighted clusters: quality, sentiment and valuation.

The Fund underperformed its benchmark over the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020. Real estate was the largest detracting sector to performance, with Simon Property Group and Equity Residential detracting the most. The top performing sectors were financials and industrials. Within financials, underweights in Wells Fargo and JP Morgan contributed the most to relative performance. Based on our proprietary life-cycle categorization approach, high stable growth holdings were the best performers during the period while mature defensive holdings underperformed during the period.

Sheedsa Ali, CFA

Kate Faraday

Co-Portfolio Managers

PineBridge Investments LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     98.8

Exchange-Traded Fund

     1.1  

Other Investment Company

     0.0

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     0.1  

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

*

Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.

 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Year or
Since Inception
       Inception Date  

Class I3 (NAV)

       7.62        N/A          9.74        03/10/2017  

Class R (NAV)

       7.05        N/A          9.18        03/10/2017  

Class R4 (NAV)

       7.31        8.90        12.12        09/11/2000  

S&P 500® (A)

       9.71        11.71        13.01           

(A) The S&P 500® is a market-capitalization weighted index of 500 large U.S. companies with common stock listed on the NYSE or NASDAQ.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Fund calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the Fund, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Equity funds invest in equity securities, which include common stock, preferred stock and convertible securities. Because such securities represent ownership in a corporation, they tend to be more volatile than fixed income or debt securities, which do not represent ownership.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 98.8%  
Aerospace & Defense - 1.5%  

Boeing Co.

    1,723        $248,784  

Howmet Aerospace, Inc.

    8,073        139,259  

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.

    1,901        280,360  

Lockheed Martin Corp.

    3,335        1,167,684  

Northrop Grumman Corp.

    1,167        338,220  

Raytheon Technologies Corp.

    6,673        362,477  
    

 

 

 
       2,536,784  
    

 

 

 
Air Freight & Logistics - 0.9%  

CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

    416        36,787  

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.

    8,411        743,280  

FedEx Corp.

    1,275        330,824  

United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B

    2,689        422,469  
    

 

 

 
       1,533,360  
    

 

 

 
Airlines - 0.1%  

Alaska Air Group, Inc.

    3,204        121,400  

Southwest Airlines Co.

    2,063        81,550  
    

 

 

 
       202,950  
    

 

 

 
Auto Components - 0.1%  

BorgWarner, Inc.

    6,384        223,312  
    

 

 

 
Automobiles - 0.3%  

Ford Motor Co.

    31,955        247,012  

General Motors Co.

    6,448        222,650  
    

 

 

 
       469,662  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 3.0%  

Citigroup, Inc.

    12,934        535,726  

Fifth Third Bancorp

    21,071        489,269  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    22,139        2,170,507  

M&T Bank Corp.

    3,475        359,940  

People’s United Financial, Inc.

    26,219        279,757  

SVB Financial Group (A)

    508        147,676  

US Bancorp

    25,183        980,878  
    

 

 

 
       4,963,753  
    

 

 

 
Beverages - 1.2%  

Coca-Cola Co.

    4,342        208,677  

Monster Beverage Corp. (A)

    5,612        429,711  

PepsiCo, Inc.

    10,081        1,343,696  
    

 

 

 
       1,982,084  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 2.2%  

AbbVie, Inc.

    10,050        855,255  

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (A)

    2,594        298,673  

Amgen, Inc.

    4,198        910,714  

Biogen, Inc. (A)

    1,451        365,754  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

    10,724        623,601  

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (A)

    221        120,127  

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (A)

    2,354        490,479  
    

 

 

 
       3,664,603  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 0.4%  

A.O. Smith Corp.

    6,788        350,872  

Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.

    1,989        160,850  

Masco Corp.

    3,653        195,801  
    

 

 

 
       707,523  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 3.6%  

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

    901        144,908  

BlackRock, Inc.

    846        506,932  

MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.

    914        492,509  
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Capital Markets (continued)  

Moody’s Corp.

    2,058        $ 541,048  

Morgan Stanley

    14,918        718,302  

MSCI, Inc.

    514        179,818  

Northern Trust Corp.

    9,924        776,751  

Raymond James Financial, Inc.

    4,192        320,436  

S&P Global, Inc.

    3,255        1,050,486  

State Street Corp.

    7,385        434,976  

T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.

    5,898        747,041  
    

 

 

 
       5,913,207  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 1.4%  

Corteva, Inc.

    12,480        411,590  

Dow, Inc.

    11,723        533,279  

FMC Corp.

    2,847        292,501  

LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A

    3,416        233,825  

Mosaic Co.

    6,105        112,943  

Sherwin-Williams Co.

    1,051        723,067  
    

 

 

 
       2,307,205  
    

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.3%  

Republic Services, Inc.

    5,078        447,727  

Waste Management, Inc.

    1,027        110,824  
    

 

 

 
       558,551  
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment - 0.9%  

Arista Networks, Inc. (A)

    451        94,214  

Cisco Systems, Inc.

    34,822        1,250,110  

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

    952        150,473  
    

 

 

 
       1,494,797  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 0.1%  

Discover Financial Services

    908        59,029  

Synchrony Financial

    4,974        124,450  
    

 

 

 
       183,479  
    

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging - 0.2%  

International Paper Co.

    9,437        412,869  
    

 

 

 
Distributors - 0.4%  

LKQ Corp. (A)

    10,763        344,309  

Pool Corp.

    722        252,577  
    

 

 

 
       596,886  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 1.3%  

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B (A)

    10,343        2,088,252  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 1.3%  

AT&T, Inc.

    41,765        1,128,490  

CenturyLink, Inc.

    7,482        64,495  

Verizon Communications, Inc.

    16,797        957,261  
    

 

 

 
       2,150,246  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 2.5%  

Duke Energy Corp.

    666        61,345  

Evergy, Inc.

    22,110        1,220,472  

Exelon Corp.

    26,206        1,045,357  

NextEra Energy, Inc.

    620        45,390  

NRG Energy, Inc.

    9,591        303,267  

Pinnacle West Capital Corp.

    12,250        999,233  

Southern Co.

    7,455        428,290  
    

 

 

 
       4,103,354  
    

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment - 0.2%  

Emerson Electric Co.

    6,456        418,284  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.2%  

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (A)

    3,141        $ 329,397  
    

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services - 0.5%  

Baker Hughes Co.

    12,411        183,310  

Halliburton Co.

    12,782        154,151  

National Oilwell Varco, Inc.

    12,704        106,714  

Schlumberger NV

    7,648        114,261  

TechnipFMC PLC

    35,254        194,955  
    

 

 

 
       753,391  
    

 

 

 
Entertainment - 2.0%  

Activision Blizzard, Inc.

    9,998        757,149  

Electronic Arts, Inc. (A)

    4,244        508,558  

Netflix, Inc. (A)

    2,127        1,011,899  

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (A)

    3,252        503,800  

Walt Disney Co.

    4,221        511,796  
    

 

 

 
       3,293,202  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 2.4%  

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.

    3,112        471,530  

American Tower Corp.

    1,736        398,673  

Boston Properties, Inc.

    4,908        355,388  

Duke Realty Corp.

    11,455        435,176  

Equinix, Inc.

    324        236,922  

Equity Residential

    8,557        402,008  

Kimco Realty Corp.

    15,782        161,923  

Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.

    3,924        457,656  

SBA Communications Corp.

    2,036        591,193  

Simon Property Group, Inc.

    1,252        78,638  

Welltower, Inc.

    1,654        88,936  

Weyerhaeuser Co.

    10,166        277,430  
    

 

 

 
       3,955,473  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 1.0%  

Costco Wholesale Corp.

    539        192,757  

Kroger Co.

    7,742        249,370  

Walmart, Inc.

    8,784        1,218,780  
    

 

 

 
       1,660,907  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 1.2%  

Campbell Soup Co.

    7,665        357,725  

Conagra Brands, Inc.

    7,440        261,070  

Hershey Co.

    3,600        494,856  

J.M. Smucker Co.

    1,402        157,304  

Kellogg Co.

    6,901        434,004  

Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A

    6,204        355,055  
    

 

 

 
       2,060,014  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 2.9%  

Abbott Laboratories

    13,301        1,398,068  

DexCom, Inc. (A)

    493        157,553  

Edwards Lifesciences Corp. (A)

    9,422        675,463  

Hologic, Inc. (A)

    2,688        184,988  

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (A)

    865        577,024  

Medtronic PLC

    11,783        1,185,016  

ResMed, Inc.

    1,661        318,812  

STERIS PLC

    683        121,021  

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

    691        188,001  
    

 

 

 
       4,805,946  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 3.4%  

Anthem, Inc.

    1,822        497,042  
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Health Care Providers & Services (continued)  

Cardinal Health, Inc.

    5,952        $ 272,542  

Cigna Corp.

    3,799        634,319  

CVS Health Corp.

    12,910        724,122  

DaVita, Inc. (A)

    3,201        276,086  

HCA Healthcare, Inc.

    1,511        187,273  

Humana, Inc.

    1,432        571,769  

McKesson Corp.

    1,851        273,004  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

    6,366        1,942,521  

Universal Health Services, Inc., Class B

    2,480        271,684  
    

 

 

 
       5,650,362  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 0.9%  

Carnival Corp.

    7,830        107,349  

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (A)

    140        168,207  

Domino’s Pizza, Inc.

    391        147,923  

McDonald’s Corp.

    3,900        830,700  

Starbucks Corp.

    1,717        149,311  

Yum! Brands, Inc.

    1,858        173,407  
    

 

 

 
       1,576,897  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 0.9%  

D.R. Horton, Inc.

    4,636        309,731  

Garmin, Ltd.

    4,554        473,707  

Lennar Corp., Class A

    2,909        204,299  

Mohawk Industries, Inc. (A)

    554        57,167  

Newell Brands, Inc.

    2,658        46,941  

PulteGroup, Inc.

    8,983        366,147  
    

 

 

 
       1,457,992  
    

 

 

 
Household Products - 2.8%  

Clorox Co.

    2,329        482,685  

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

    7,950        627,176  

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

    8,401        1,113,889  

Procter & Gamble Co.

    17,764        2,435,444  
    

 

 

 
       4,659,194  
    

 

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates - 1.2%  

3M Co.

    6,006        960,719  

General Electric Co.

    40,783        302,610  

Honeywell International, Inc.

    4,203        693,285  
    

 

 

 
       1,956,614  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 2.4%  

Aflac, Inc.

    16,523        560,956  

Allstate Corp.

    8,673        769,729  

Aon PLC, Class A

    1,567        288,343  

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

    3,032        314,449  

Cincinnati Financial Corp.

    768        54,328  

Everest Re Group, Ltd.

    1,235        243,394  

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

    10,289        396,332  

MetLife, Inc.

    5,895        223,126  

Principal Financial Group, Inc.

    4,004        157,037  

Progressive Corp.

    7,539        692,834  

Travelers Cos., Inc.

    1,831        221,020  

W.R. Berkley Corp.

    1,450        87,174  
    

 

 

 
       4,008,722  
    

 

 

 
Interactive Media & Services - 6.3%  

Alphabet, Inc., Class A (A)

    1,192        1,926,403  

Alphabet, Inc., Class C (A)

    2,703        4,381,590  

Facebook, Inc., Class A (A)

    15,511        4,081,100  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Interactive Media & Services (continued)  

Twitter, Inc. (A)

    1,006        $ 41,608  
    

 

 

 
       10,430,701  
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 5.2%  

Amazon.com, Inc. (A)

    2,588        7,857,556  

Booking Holdings, Inc. (A)

    187        303,408  

eBay, Inc.

    10,043        478,348  
    

 

 

 
       8,639,312  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 5.7%  

Accenture PLC, Class A

    4,491        974,143  

Akamai Technologies, Inc. (A)

    2,378        226,195  

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

    1,083        171,071  

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A

    6,744        481,657  

Fiserv, Inc. (A)

    2,628        250,895  

FleetCor Technologies, Inc. (A)

    796        175,844  

Gartner, Inc. (A)

    2,779        333,758  

International Business Machines Corp.

    10,891        1,216,089  

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

    1,112        164,854  

Leidos Holdings, Inc.

    2,035        168,905  

Mastercard, Inc., Class A

    7,143        2,061,756  

Paychex, Inc.

    1,716        141,141  

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (A)

    6,064        1,128,692  

VeriSign, Inc. (A)

    1,271        242,380  

Visa, Inc., Class A

    8,303        1,508,738  

Western Union Co.

    14,317        278,322  
    

 

 

 
       9,524,440  
    

 

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.9%  

Illumina, Inc. (A)

    1,283        375,534  

Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. (A)

    256        255,465  

PerkinElmer, Inc.

    3,380        437,879  

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

    1,080        510,970  
    

 

 

 
       1,579,848  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 1.6%  

Caterpillar, Inc.

    3,133        492,038  

Cummins, Inc.

    2,383        523,998  

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

    1,893        370,801  

Otis Worldwide Corp.

    5,451        334,037  

PACCAR, Inc.

    5,080        433,730  

Snap-on, Inc.

    2,379        374,764  

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp.

    2,361        140,007  
    

 

 

 
       2,669,375  
    

 

 

 
Media - 1.9%  

Charter Communications, Inc., Class A (A)

    2,197        1,326,593  

Comcast Corp., Class A

    34,247        1,446,593  

Discovery, Inc., Class A (A) (B)

    1,994        40,359  

Discovery, Inc., Class C (A)

    11,551        211,614  

DISH Network Corp., Class A (A)

    1,419        36,170  

Omnicom Group, Inc. (B)

    3,220        151,984  
    

 

 

 
       3,213,313  
    

 

 

 
Metals & Mining - 0.5%  

Newmont Corp.

    5,912        371,510  

Nucor Corp.

    10,570        504,823  
    

 

 

 
       876,333  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 0.4%  

NiSource, Inc.

    7,455        171,241  

Sempra Energy

    3,938        493,668  
    

 

 

 
       664,909  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Multiline Retail - 0.9%  

Dollar General Corp.

    3,486        $ 727,563  

Dollar Tree, Inc. (A)

    3,133        282,972  

Target Corp.

    3,721        566,411  
    

 

 

 
       1,576,946  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 1.6%  

Chevron Corp.

    14,366        998,437  

ConocoPhillips

    7,494        214,478  

Exxon Mobil Corp.

    11,804        385,047  

HollyFrontier Corp.

    5,269        97,529  

Marathon Oil Corp.

    46,302        183,356  

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

    4,888        44,627  

Phillips 66

    4,728        220,608  

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.

    4,153        330,413  

Valero Energy Corp.

    5,085        196,332  
    

 

 

 
       2,670,827  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 4.0%  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

    14,272        834,198  

Eli Lilly & Co.

    5,340        696,656  

Johnson & Johnson

    13,996        1,918,992  

Merck & Co., Inc.

    13,423        1,009,544  

Pfizer, Inc.

    49,872        1,769,459  

Zoetis, Inc.

    2,515        398,753  
    

 

 

 
       6,627,602  
    

 

 

 
Professional Services - 0.2%  

Robert Half International, Inc.

    5,295        268,404  
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - 1.0%  

CSX Corp.

    8,744        690,251  

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.

    2,200        418,814  

Union Pacific Corp.

    3,147        557,617  
    

 

 

 
       1,666,682  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 5.5%  

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (A)

    6,656        501,130  

Analog Devices, Inc.

    1,957        231,963  

Applied Materials, Inc.

    9,237        547,107  

Broadcom, Inc.

    1,152        402,774  

Intel Corp.

    33,230        1,471,424  

KLA Corp.

    1,566        308,784  

Lam Research Corp.

    720        246,298  

Microchip Technology, Inc.

    1,823        191,561  

Micron Technology, Inc. (A)

    5,994        301,738  

NVIDIA Corp.

    3,678        1,844,002  

Qorvo, Inc. (A)

    2,210        281,466  

QUALCOMM, Inc.

    9,387        1,157,980  

Texas Instruments, Inc.

    11,329        1,638,060  
    

 

 

 
       9,124,287  
    

 

 

 
Software - 8.4%  

Adobe, Inc. (A)

    3,746        1,674,837  

Autodesk, Inc. (A)

    1,442        339,649  

Citrix Systems, Inc.

    2,012        227,899  

Intuit, Inc.

    954        300,205  

Microsoft Corp.

    47,305        9,577,843  

salesforce.com, Inc. (A)

    3,704        860,328  

ServiceNow, Inc. (A)

    1,328        660,773  

Tyler Technologies, Inc. (A)

    741        284,825  
    

 

 

 
       13,926,359  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Specialty Retail - 2.7%  

AutoZone, Inc. (A)

    191        $ 215,635  

Best Buy Co., Inc.

    1,373        153,158  

Home Depot, Inc.

    9,331        2,488,671  

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

    5,595        884,569  

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (A)

    837        365,434  

TJX Cos., Inc.

    3,181        161,595  

Tractor Supply Co.

    1,374        183,031  
    

 

 

 
       4,452,093  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 6.9%  

Apple, Inc.

    104,602        11,386,974  

HP, Inc.

    6,453        115,896  
    

 

 

 
       11,502,870  
    

 

 

 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 0.2%  

Hanesbrands, Inc.

    5,852        94,042  

NIKE, Inc., Class B

    1,950        234,156  
    

 

 

 
       328,198  
    

 

 

 
Tobacco - 0.9%  

Altria Group, Inc.

    17,942        647,347  

Philip Morris International, Inc.

    12,706        902,380  
    

 

 

 
       1,549,727  
    

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors - 0.3%  

Fastenal Co.

    3,517        152,040  

United Rentals, Inc. (A)

    328        58,479  
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Trading Companies & Distributors (continued)  

WW Grainger, Inc.

    855        $ 299,267  
    

 

 

 
       509,786  
    

 

 

 
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.0% (C)  

T-Mobile US, Inc. (A)

    725        79,438  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $140,808,225)

 

     164,560,722  
  

 

 

 
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND - 1.1%  
U.S. Equity Fund - 1.1%  

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (B)

    5,476        1,788,133  
    

 

 

 

Total Exchange-Traded Fund
(Cost $1,860,047)

 

     1,788,133  
  

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 0.0% (C)  
Securities Lending Collateral - 0.0% (C)  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 0.09% (D)

    40,961        40,961  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $40,961)

 

     40,961  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $142,709,233)

 

     166,389,816  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - 0.1%

       114,752  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $166,504,568  
    

 

 

 
 

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (E)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

           

Investments

           

Common Stocks

   $ 164,560,722      $      $      $ 164,560,722  

Exchange-Traded Fund

     1,788,133                      1,788,133  

Other Investment Company

     40,961                      40,961  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 166,389,816      $      $      $ 166,389,816  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $1,960,554, collateralized by cash collateral of $40,961 and non-cash collateral, such as U.S. government securities and irrevocable letters of credit, of $1,960,321. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(C)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.
(D)    Rate disclosed reflects the yield at October 31, 2020.
(E)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc.

Large cap growth stocks advanced over the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, with consumer discretionary and information technology as the best performing sectors in the Russell 1000® Growth index. Energy posted a double digit decline and hence was the greatest relative underperformer. Against this backdrop, our team continued to focus on bottom-up stock selection and the long-term outlook for companies owned in the Fund.

Wellington Management Company LLP

U.S. equities, as measured by the S&P 500® Index, posted positive results over the trailing 12-month period ended October 31, 2020. Waning recession fears, improved trade sentiment, and accommodative U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) policy benefitted U.S. markets toward the end of 2019. In the first quarter of 2020, U.S. equities fell sharply after achieving record highs in February, as the coronavirus spread rapidly throughout the country, causing unprecedented market disruptions and financial damage, and heightening fears of a severe economic downturn. Volatility surged to extreme levels, and the S&P 500® Index suffered its fastest-ever decline into a bear market. The unprecedented scale of the fiscal and monetary stimulus implemented by the U.S. Congress and the Fed in response to the pandemic was the most influential driver of the market’s rebound in the second quarter. Momentum continued into the third quarter with substantial monetary support from the Fed, a broadening U.S. economic recovery, better-than-expected corporate earnings, and promising trials for several COVID-19 vaccines. However, the path to a sustainable economic recovery was clouded by concerns about a resurgence in COVID-19 infections in many areas of the country, an undetermined timeline for vaccines, high unemployment, elevated debt burdens, and uncertainty about additional fiscal stimulus.

Returns varied by market-cap, as large-cap stocks, measured by the S&P 500® Index outperformed small-cap and mid-cap stocks, as measured by the Russell 2000® Index and S&P MidCap 400® Index respectively, during the period.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica Large Growth (Class R4) returned 57.53%. By comparison, its benchmark, the Russell 1000® Growth Index, returned 29.22%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc.

During the November 1, 2019 to October 31, 2020 period, the sleeve of the Fund outperformed its primary benchmark, the Russell 1000® Growth Index.

The Fund’s sleeve outperformed its benchmark over this period due to favorable stock selection and sector allocation decisions.

Information technology was by far the greatest contributor in the Fund’s sleeve, largely due to strong stock selection. Zoom Video Communications, which offers a proprietary cloud-based communications platform that connects users through frictionless video, voice, chat, and content sharing, was the top contributor in the sector and across the Fund’s sleeve. The company has experienced growing use of its products by both consumers and businesses as video-based communication has become mission critical during the COVID-19 pandemic. Shopify, Inc. (“Shopify”), which operates a cloud-based software and services platform that enables merchants to build an ecommerce presence, was the second greatest contributor across the Fund’s sleeve. Shopify has seen strong demand for its services, as a growing number of merchants of all sizes seek to build or expand their ecommerce capabilities at a time when the global health pandemic has resulted in a sharp reduction in consumer traffic to physical stores. Twilio, Inc., (“Twilio”) which provides a proprietary cloud communications platform allowing software developers to build voice and messaging capabilities into their applications, was the third greatest contributor in the Fund’s sleeve. Although the company was adversely impacted during the pandemic by weakness among some of its larger customers in the travel, hospitality, and transportation industries, this was more than offset by the positive impact of new and expanded use cases for Twilio’s product in applications addressing contactless delivery, distance learning, telehealth, and mass notifications. Within information technology the strength in these holdings was partly offset by weakness in software provider Workday (no longer held in the Fund’s sleeve), which was the top detractor in the Fund’s sleeve.

Consumer discretionary and healthcare were also material contributors primarily due to favorable stock selection, while stock selection and sector allocations to consumer staples, energy, financials, industrials, real estate, and utilities all contributed to a lesser extent.

Our positions in social media platform Facebook, Inc. and media streaming platform Roku, Inc. detracted from relative performance during the fiscal year. Our positions in Facebook, Inc. and Roku, Inc. were eliminated during the first and second quarter of 2020 respectively.

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

STRATEGY REVIEW (continued)

 

Our stock selection decisions within materials detracted slightly, however this was more than offset by the favorable impact of a sector underweight position.

The Fund’s sleeve has a small derivatives investment, OTC puts on the Chinese Yuan. These puts are designed to provide a potential hedge to equities in the Fund that are exposed, directly or indirectly, to China.

During the fiscal year, the Fund’s sleeve utilized derivatives. These positions detracted from performance.

Wellington Management Company LLP

Wellington Management implements a disciplined portfolio construction process that allows us to assess risk, weight individual positions accordingly, and in the process, build a portfolio that seeks to generate benchmark-relative outperformance largely via stock selection.

The Fund’s sleeve managed by Wellington Management underperformed its benchmark, the Russell 1000® Growth Index, during the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020.

Our sector allocation decisions, which are driven by our bottom-up stock selection process, detracted from relative performance. Our overweight positions within consumer staples and industrials sectors, and underweight allocation within consumer discretionary sector detracted from performance. This was partially offset by underweight allocations to health care, real estate, and energy sectors, which contributed to performance.

Our stock selection also detracted from relative performance. Our weak stock selection decisions within consumer discretionary, financials, and communication services sectors were partially offset by favorable stock selection decisions within industrials, consumer staples, and health care sectors.

Our largest individual contributor to relative performance during the period was an overweight to DocuSign, Inc. DocuSign, Inc. benefited as businesses relied on its services to conduct transactions virtually and limited in-person interactions driven by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our largest individual detractor from relative performance during the period was an underweight to Tesla, Inc., an electric vehicle manufacturer.

 

Dennis P. Lynch

Sam G. Chainani, CFA

Jason C. Yeung, CFA

David S. Cohen

Armistead B. Nash

Alexander T. Norton.

Co-Portfolio Managers

Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Inc.

Mammen Chally, CFA

Douglas McLane, CFA

David Siegle, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

Wellington Management Company LLP

 

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     97.4

Other Investment Company

     2.0  

Over-the-Counter Foreign Exchange Options Purchased

     0.1  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     0.5  

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Year or
Since Inception
       Inception Date  

Class I3 (NAV)

       57.90        N/A          26.82        03/10/2017  

Class R (NAV)

       57.02        N/A          26.19        03/10/2017  

Class R4 (NAV)

       57.53        20.78        17.62        09/11/2000  

Russell 1000® Growth Index (A)

       29.22        17.32        16.31           

(A) The Russell 1000® Growth Index measures the performance of the large-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe, and is comprised of Russell 1000® Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The Russell 1000® Index measures the performance of the large-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Fund calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the Fund, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Equity funds invest in equity securities, which include common stock, preferred stock and convertible securities. Because such securities represent ownership in a corporation, they tend to be more volatile than fixed income or debt securities, which do not represent ownership.

Russell® and other service marks and trademarks related to the Russell indexes are trademarks of the London Stock Exchange Group companies.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 97.4%             
Aerospace & Defense - 0.3%             

Raytheon Technologies Corp.

    61,057        $3,316,616  
    

 

 

 
Air Freight & Logistics - 0.6%  

FedEx Corp.

    21,201        5,501,024  
    

 

 

 
Automobiles - 0.6%  

Tesla, Inc. (A)

    14,952        5,801,974  
    

 

 

 
Beverages - 1.1%  

Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A

    35,162        5,809,817  

Monster Beverage Corp. (A)

    69,197        5,298,415  
    

 

 

 
       11,108,232  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 2.2%  

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (A)

    15,165        1,864,840  

Biogen, Inc. (A)

    7,997        2,015,804  

Exact Sciences Corp. (A)

    23,081        2,858,120  

Moderna, Inc. (A)

    28,647        1,932,813  

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (A)

    6,640        3,609,238  

Seagen, Inc. (A)

    23,338        3,892,779  

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (A)

    24,795        5,166,286  
    

 

 

 
       21,339,880  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 0.5%  

Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.

    62,405        5,046,692  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 0.3%  

S&P Global, Inc.

    8,582        2,769,669  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 0.8%  

PPG Industries, Inc.

    34,057        4,417,874  

Sherwin-Williams Co.

    4,732        3,255,521  
    

 

 

 
       7,673,395  
    

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.4%  

Copart, Inc. (A)

    38,457        4,244,115  
    

 

 

 
Construction Materials - 0.4%  

Vulcan Materials Co.

    26,497        3,837,826  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 0.5%  

American Express Co.

    57,373        5,234,713  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 0.3%  

Verizon Communications, Inc.

    47,961        2,733,297  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.6%  

CDW Corp.

    26,083        3,197,776  

Zebra Technologies Corp., Class A (A)

    8,589        2,436,184  
    

 

 

 
       5,633,960  
    

 

 

 
Entertainment - 3.8%  

Activision Blizzard, Inc.

    64,820        4,908,819  

Netflix, Inc. (A)

    12,276        5,840,184  

Spotify Technology SA (A)

    93,922        22,530,948  

Walt Disney Co.

    35,892        4,351,905  
    

 

 

 
       37,631,856  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 0.5%  

American Tower Corp.

    21,769        4,999,251  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 0.6%  

Costco Wholesale Corp.

    16,889        6,039,844  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 4.9%  

Baxter International, Inc.

    59,481        4,613,941  

Becton Dickinson & Co.

    15,909        3,677,047  

DexCom, Inc. (A)

    28,761        9,191,441  

Edwards Lifesciences Corp. (A)

    49,697        3,562,778  

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (A)

    34,815        23,224,390  
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)             
Health Care Equipment & Supplies (continued)  

Teleflex, Inc.

    12,035        $ 3,829,898  
    

 

 

 
       48,099,495  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 1.9%  

Guardant Health, Inc. (A)

    67,959        7,248,507  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

    38,009        11,598,066  
    

 

 

 
       18,846,573  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Technology - 2.7%  

Livongo Health, Inc. (A) (B) (C)

    19,855        2,534,179  

Veeva Systems, Inc., Class A (A)

    90,132        24,340,147  
    

 

 

 
       26,874,326  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 0.8%  

McDonald’s Corp.

    24,146        5,143,098  

Penn National Gaming, Inc. (A)

    46,131        2,490,151  
    

 

 

 
       7,633,249  
    

 

 

 
Household Products - 0.8%  

Procter & Gamble Co.

    55,053        7,547,766  
    

 

 

 
Interactive Media & Services - 9.9%  

Alphabet, Inc., Class A (A)

    15,616        25,237,174  

Facebook, Inc., Class A (A)

    82,583        21,728,413  

Pinterest, Inc., Class A (A)

    116,025        6,839,674  

Snap, Inc., Class A (A)

    462,491        18,217,520  

Twitter, Inc. (A)

    429,938        17,782,236  

Zillow Group, Inc., Class C (A) (B)

    86,753        7,688,051  
    

 

 

 
       97,493,068  
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 8.6%  

Amazon.com, Inc. (A)

    21,536        65,386,527  

Chewy, Inc., Class A (A) (B)

    116,455        7,173,628  

Wayfair, Inc., Class A (A) (B)

    46,313        11,487,013  
    

 

 

 
       84,047,168  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 16.5%  

Adyen NV (A) (D)

    4,219        7,091,055  

EPAM Systems, Inc. (A)

    13,397        4,139,003  

Fastly, Inc., Class A (A) (B)

    80,951        5,141,198  

FleetCor Technologies, Inc. (A)

    23,621        5,218,115  

Global Payments, Inc.

    32,905        5,190,435  

GoDaddy, Inc., Class A (A)

    65,408        4,626,962  

Leidos Holdings, Inc.

    38,954        3,233,182  

Mastercard, Inc., Class A

    39,020        11,262,733  

MongoDB, Inc. (A) (B)

    21,918        5,007,605  

Okta, Inc. (A)

    62,906        13,199,566  

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (A)

    50,338        9,369,412  

Shopify, Inc., Class A (A)

    31,190        28,864,162  

Snowflake, Inc., Class A (A) (B)

    43,497        10,875,120  

Square, Inc., Class A (A)

    235,095        36,411,514  

Twilio, Inc., Class A (A)

    44,585        12,437,877  
    

 

 

 
       162,067,939  
    

 

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 2.5%  

10X Genomics, Inc., Class A (A)

    57,881        7,923,909  

Illumina, Inc. (A)

    27,440        8,031,688  

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

    18,459        8,733,322  
    

 

 

 
       24,688,919  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 0.8%  

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

    20,864        4,086,841  

Nordson Corp.

    18,017        3,485,028  
    

 

 

 
       7,571,869  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)             
Metals & Mining - 0.1%  

Royal Gold, Inc.

    5,937        $ 705,375  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 0.1%  

Texas Pacific Land Trust (B)

    1,542        694,532  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 1.1%  

Eli Lilly & Co.

    54,923        7,165,255  

Horizon Therapeutics PLC (A)

    34,848        2,611,161  

Royalty Pharma PLC, Class A

    36,879        1,353,459  
    

 

 

 
       11,129,875  
    

 

 

 
Professional Services - 0.3%  

Equifax, Inc.

    21,784        2,975,694  
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - 1.8%  

Uber Technologies, Inc. (A)

    540,103        18,044,841  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 3.5%  

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (A)

    90,239        6,794,094  

Entegris, Inc.

    53,873        4,028,084  

KLA Corp.

    19,936        3,930,981  

Marvell Technology Group, Ltd.

    112,947        4,236,642  

Micron Technology, Inc. (A)

    77,898        3,921,385  

NVIDIA Corp.

    15,922        7,982,654  

Teradyne, Inc.

    42,221        3,709,115  
    

 

 

 
       34,602,955  
    

 

 

 
Software - 18.4%  

Adobe, Inc. (A)

    24,813        11,093,892  

Cloudflare, Inc., Class A (A)

    102,454        5,324,534  

Coupa Software, Inc. (A)

    46,373        12,414,052  

Datadog, Inc., Class A (A)

    80,149        7,273,522  

DocuSign, Inc. (A)

    12,677        2,563,923  

Guidewire Software, Inc. (A)

    34,856        3,350,010  

Microsoft Corp.

    170,897        34,601,516  

salesforce.com, Inc. (A)

    51,850        12,043,200  

ServiceNow, Inc. (A)

    13,292        6,613,700  

Slack Technologies, Inc., Class A (A) (B)

    537,110        13,739,274  

Splunk, Inc. (A)

    24,687        4,889,014  

Trade Desk, Inc., Class A (A) (B)

    32,832        18,597,686  

Unity Software, Inc. (A)

    42,510        4,033,349  
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)             
Software (continued)  

Workday, Inc., Class A (A)

    32,749        $ 6,881,220  

Zoom Video Communications, Inc., Class A (A)

    79,511        36,647,415  
    

 

 

 
       180,066,307  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 2.6%  

Carvana Co. (A) (B)

    92,874        17,214,195  

TJX Cos., Inc.

    153,621        7,803,947  
    

 

 

 
       25,018,142  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 4.6%  

Apple, Inc.

    412,534        44,908,451  
    

 

 

 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 2.0%  

NIKE, Inc., Class B

    62,671        7,525,534  

PVH Corp.

    60,173        3,507,484  

Under Armour, Inc., Class C (A)

    289,331        3,538,518  

VF Corp.

    82,116        5,518,195  
    

 

 

 
       20,089,731  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $564,189,058)

 

     956,018,619  
  

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 2.0%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 2.0%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 0.09% (E)

    19,769,031        19,769,031  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $19,769,031)

 

     19,769,031  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments Excluding Options Purchased
(Cost $583,958,089)

 

     975,787,650  

Total Options Purchased - 0.1%
(Cost $1,463,936)

 

     525,039  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $585,422,025)

 

     976,312,689  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - 0.5%

       4,430,164  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $980,742,853  
    

 

 

 
 

 

OVER-THE-COUNTER FOREIGN EXCHANGE OPTIONS PURCHASED:

 

Description   Counterparty      Exercise
Price
     Expiration
Date
     Notional Amount/
Number of
Contracts
     Premiums
Paid
     Value  

Put - USD vs. CNH

    RBS        USD        8.06        07/23/2021        USD        95,986,000        $  509,110        $  193,796  

Put - USD vs. CNH

    BNP        USD        7.99        09/10/2021        USD        85,473,788        517,593        267,020  

Put - USD vs. CNH

    RBS        USD        8.48        05/28/2021        USD        70,035,672        437,233        64,223  
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

                      $  1,463,936        $  525,039  
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (F)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

           

Investments

           

Common Stocks

   $ 946,393,385      $ 9,625,234      $      $ 956,018,619  

Other Investment Company

     19,769,031                      19,769,031  

Over-the-Counter Foreign Exchange Options Purchased

            525,039               525,039  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 966,162,416      $ 10,150,273      $      $ 976,312,689  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $89,590,416, collateralized by cash collateral of $19,769,031 and non-cash collateral, such as U.S. government securities and irrevocable letters of credit, of $71,740,430. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(C)    Fair valued as determined in good faith in accordance with procedures established by the Board. At October 31, 2020, the value of the security is $2,534,179, representing 0.3% of the Fund’s net assets.
(D)    Security is exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Security may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2020, the value of the 144A security is $7,091,055, representing 0.7% of the Fund’s net assets.
(E)    Rate disclosed reflects the yield at October 31, 2020.
(F)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.

CURRENCY ABBREVIATIONS:

 

CNH    Chinese Yuan Renminbi (offshore)
USD    United States Dollar

COUNTERPARTY ABBREVIATIONS:

 

BNP    BNP Paribas
RBS    Royal Bank of Scotland PLC

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

In the fourth quarter of 2019, there emerged some clarity on several ongoing global issues that were hanging over the markets. This clarity helped to propel markets to a fourth quarter 2019 rally. The first quarter of 2020 was one of the most volatile periods for equity markets since the Global Financial Crisis as significant de-risking occurred in the latter half of the quarter following markets reaching new highs due to the surrounding concerns about the economic and social impacts of the COVID-19 global pandemic. While largely viewed as an Asia issue to begin the year, coronavirus impacts began to show signs of global penetration beginning in the middle of February. As new COVID-19 cases began to rapidly spread to countries outside of China and the surrounding region, the market reaction was equally swift as governments around the world began to shut down non-essential activities and restrict travel. To add to already high market volatility, oil prices collapsed as Saudi Arabia and Russia became engaged in a price war that only served to further distress markets. The U.S. equity markets rallied in the second quarter of 2020 off a historically strong month in April as markets bounced back from the steep sell-off in March, spurred by optimism that the worst of the virus had passed and governments began preliminary assessments for reopening. In the third quarter of 2020, there was a significant amount of de-risking going into the U.S. presidential election in November.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica Large Value Opportunities (Class R4) returned -9.81%. By comparison, its benchmark, the MSCI USA Value Index Gross, returned -8.42%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

We believe that the most effective way to invest in equities is to categorize stocks according to where they reside in their respective company life cycles, then to let the categorization drive how they are analyzed for investment attractiveness. Through our quantitative framework, we rank companies within fundamentally similar groups of stocks based on six life-cycle stages (three types for growth companies and three for mature companies). Our model quantitatively assesses the attractiveness of each company based on numerous factors that are relevant to each life-cycle category. The model’s 70-plus factors can be aggregated into three equally-weighted clusters: quality, sentiment and valuation.

The Fund underperformed its benchmark over the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020. Industrials was the largest detracting sector to performance with Delta Air Lines and United Airlines Holdings the largest individual detractors. The two holdings were overweights and underperformed largely due to global pandemic travel restrictions. The top-performing sectors were information technology and consumer discretionary. Within information technology, the top-performing holdings were Apple and Texas Instruments. Based on the proprietary life-cycle categorization approach, exceptional growth holdings were the best performers during the period, while mature defensive holdings underperformed during the period.

Sheedsa Ali, CFA

Kate Faraday

Co-Portfolio Managers

PineBridge Investments LLC

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     98.2

Exchange-Traded Fund

     1.6  

Other Investment Company

     0.2  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     0.0

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

*

Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.

 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Year or
Since Inception
       Inception Date  

Class I3 (NAV)

       (9.67 )%         N/A          2.41        05/05/2017  

Class R (NAV)

       (10.05 )%         N/A          1.91        05/05/2017  

Class R4 (NAV)

       (9.81 )%         3.18        8.66        09/11/2000  

MSCI USA Value Index Gross (A)

       (8.42 )%         6.10        9.52           

(A) The MSCI USA Value Index Gross captures large and mid-cap U.S. securities exhibiting overall value style characteristics.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Fund calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the Fund, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures may reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The price of equity securities fluctuates based on changes in a company’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the equity securities owned by the Fund fall, the value of the Fund will decline. Value investing carries the risk that the market will not recognize a security’s intrinsic value for a long time or that an undervalued stock is actually appropriately priced. The Fund may be more concentrated than that of a more diversified fund, subjecting it to greater fluctuation and risk.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 98.2%  
Aerospace & Defense - 2.5%  

BWX Technologies, Inc.

    17,951        $  987,485  

Curtiss-Wright Corp.

    20,321        1,714,280  

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.

    9,054        1,335,284  

Lockheed Martin Corp.

    7,765        2,718,759  

Northrop Grumman Corp.

    2,771        803,091  

Raytheon Technologies Corp.

    9,712        527,556  
    

 

 

 
       8,086,455  
    

 

 

 
Air Freight & Logistics - 0.8%  

FedEx Corp.

    10,604        2,751,420  
    

 

 

 
Automobiles - 0.3%  

General Motors Co.

    30,075        1,038,490  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 6.5%  

Bank of America Corp.

    58,220        1,379,814  

Fifth Third Bancorp

    48,809        1,133,345  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    74,408        7,294,960  

M&T Bank Corp.

    19,101        1,978,482  

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

    17,698        1,980,052  

Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.

    15,160        835,468  

Signature Bank

    6,101        492,595  

SVB Financial Group (A)

    7,262        2,111,063  

US Bancorp

    109,866        4,279,281  
    

 

 

 
       21,485,060  
    

 

 

 
Beverages - 1.8%  

Coca-Cola Co.

    32,806        1,576,657  

PepsiCo, Inc.

    33,804        4,505,735  
    

 

 

 
       6,082,392  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 3.6%  

AbbVie, Inc.

    45,876        3,904,047  

Amgen, Inc.

    16,523        3,584,500  

Biogen, Inc. (A)

    5,245        1,322,107  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

    44,404        2,582,093  

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (A)

    2,936        611,745  
    

 

 

 
       12,004,492  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 4.8%  

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

    6,441        1,035,906  

BlackRock, Inc.

    5,654        3,387,933  

LPL Financial Holdings, Inc.

    11,783        941,815  

Morgan Stanley

    17,615        848,162  

Northern Trust Corp.

    17,903        1,401,268  

Raymond James Financial, Inc.

    21,824        1,668,226  

S&P Global, Inc.

    4,372        1,410,976  

SEI Investments Co.

    28,651        1,408,197  

T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.

    28,807        3,648,695  
    

 

 

 
       15,751,178  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 1.5%  

Dow, Inc.

    70,699        3,216,098  

NewMarket Corp.

    2,225        795,860  

Valvoline, Inc.

    49,036        964,538  
    

 

 

 
       4,976,496  
    

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.7%  

Republic Services, Inc.

    25,731        2,268,702  
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment - 1.7%  

Cisco Systems, Inc.

    156,798        5,629,048  
    

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging - 0.9%  

Graphic Packaging Holding Co.

    87,673        1,165,174  
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Containers & Packaging (continued)  

International Paper Co.

    39,458        $   1,726,288  
    

 

 

 
       2,891,462  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 2.1%  

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B (A)

    30,566        6,171,275  

Voya Financial, Inc.

    14,433        691,774  
    

 

 

 
       6,863,049  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 1.7%  

AT&T, Inc.

    84,421        2,281,055  

Verizon Communications, Inc.

    58,809        3,351,525  
    

 

 

 
       5,632,580  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 4.0%  

American Electric Power Co., Inc.

    5,464        491,378  

Evergy, Inc.

    56,812        3,136,022  

Exelon Corp.

    86,364        3,445,060  

Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc.

    26,598        878,798  

NextEra Energy, Inc.

    3,004        219,923  

NRG Energy, Inc.

    34,978        1,106,004  

Pinnacle West Capital Corp.

    36,254        2,957,239  

Southern Co.

    19,158        1,100,627  
    

 

 

 
       13,335,051  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.3%  

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (A)

    9,909        1,039,157  
    

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services - 0.5%  

Baker Hughes Co.

    58,043        857,295  

TechnipFMC PLC

    133,916        740,556  
    

 

 

 
       1,597,851  
    

 

 

 
Entertainment - 0.6%  

Walt Disney Co.

    17,269        2,093,866  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 2.4%  

Brandywine Realty Trust

    192,640        1,687,526  

Corporate Office Properties Trust

    57,337        1,286,069  

Equity Residential

    29,094        1,366,836  

Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc.

    21,004        763,495  

Invitation Homes, Inc.

    37,317        1,017,262  

Weingarten Realty Investors

    51,830        822,024  

WP Carey, Inc.

    17,296        1,082,903  
    

 

 

 
       8,026,115  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 1.4%  

Kroger Co.

    26,757        861,843  

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

    14,397        490,074  

Walmart, Inc.

    24,653        3,420,604  
    

 

 

 
       4,772,521  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 2.1%  

Campbell Soup Co.

    19,928        930,040  

Conagra Brands, Inc.

    28,688        1,006,662  

Hershey Co.

    18,785        2,582,186  

Ingredion, Inc.

    10,941        775,607  

Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A

    25,437        1,455,760  
    

 

 

 
       6,750,255  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 1.1%  

Edwards Lifesciences Corp. (A)

    12,698        910,320  

Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc.

    9,677        881,284  

Medtronic PLC

    16,797        1,689,274  
    

 

 

 
       3,480,878  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Health Care Providers & Services - 3.7%  

Anthem, Inc.

    3,698        $   1,008,814  

Cardinal Health, Inc.

    27,729        1,269,711  

Chemed Corp.

    1,481        708,392  

Cigna Corp.

    18,218        3,041,859  

CVS Health Corp.

    68,841        3,861,292  

Humana, Inc.

    2,436        972,646  

McKesson Corp.

    3,546        523,000  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

    2,972        906,876  
    

 

 

 
       12,292,590  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 0.8%  

Lennar Corp., Class A

    10,168        714,098  

PulteGroup, Inc.

    50,818        2,071,342  
    

 

 

 
       2,785,440  
    

 

 

 
Household Products - 4.5%  

Clorox Co.

    10,574        2,191,461  

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

    29,957        3,971,999  

Procter & Gamble Co.

    62,521        8,571,629  
    

 

 

 
       14,735,089  
    

 

 

 
Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers - 0.6%  

Vistra Corp.

    117,294        2,037,397  
    

 

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates - 1.4%  

3M Co.

    17,958        2,872,561  

General Electric Co.

    139,814        1,037,420  

Honeywell International, Inc.

    3,962        653,532  
    

 

 

 
       4,563,513  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 5.6%  

Aflac, Inc.

    103,643        3,518,680  

Allstate Corp.

    41,698        3,700,698  

Fidelity National Financial, Inc.

    41,059        1,284,736  

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

    61,395        2,364,935  

Loews Corp.

    38,539        1,336,533  

Markel Corp. (A)

    2,050        1,912,240  

MetLife, Inc.

    44,437        1,681,940  

Old Republic International Corp.

    90,018        1,465,493  

RenaissanceRe Holdings, Ltd.

    6,785        1,097,270  
    

 

 

 
       18,362,525  
    

 

 

 
Interactive Media & Services - 0.8%  

Alphabet, Inc., Class C (A)

    1,083        1,755,554  

Facebook, Inc., Class A (A)

    3,033        798,012  
    

 

 

 
       2,553,566  
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 0.5%  

eBay, Inc.

    33,213        1,581,935  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 3.1%  

Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.

    12,345        969,083  

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A

    19,448        1,388,976  

Gartner, Inc. (A)

    10,635        1,277,264  

International Business Machines Corp.

    38,790        4,331,291  

Mastercard, Inc., Class A

    2,597        749,598  

Western Union Co.

    73,686        1,432,456  
    

 

 

 
       10,148,668  
    

 

 

 
Leisure Products - 0.2%  

Polaris, Inc.

    5,836        530,259  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 1.8%  

Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.

    55,264        1,997,794  
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Machinery (continued)  

Cummins, Inc.

    13,097        $   2,879,899  

PACCAR, Inc.

    13,440        1,147,507  
    

 

 

 
       6,025,200  
    

 

 

 
Media - 3.5%  

Charter Communications, Inc., Class A (A)

    5,414        3,269,082  

Comcast Corp., Class A

    158,609        6,699,644  

Discovery, Inc., Class A (A) (B)

    31,463        636,811  

Discovery, Inc., Class C (A)

    17,195        315,012  

Sirius XM Holdings, Inc. (B)

    129,547        742,304  
    

 

 

 
       11,662,853  
    

 

 

 
Metals & Mining - 0.8%  

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.

    25,441        2,772,815  
    

 

 

 
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts - 0.9%  

AGNC Investment Corp.

    148,788        2,078,568  

Starwood Property Trust, Inc.

    68,241        953,327  
    

 

 

 
       3,031,895  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 0.7%  

MDU Resources Group, Inc.

    93,548        2,222,700  
    

 

 

 
Multiline Retail - 1.2%  

Dollar General Corp.

    5,639        1,176,916  

Dollar Tree, Inc. (A)

    8,286        748,391  

Target Corp.

    14,019        2,133,972  
    

 

 

 
       4,059,279  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 3.3%  

Chevron Corp.

    70,224        4,880,568  

ConocoPhillips

    73,007        2,089,460  

Exxon Mobil Corp.

    30,090        981,536  

HollyFrontier Corp.

    32,433        600,335  

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.

    18,695        1,487,374  

Valero Energy Corp.

    19,413        749,536  
    

 

 

 
       10,788,809  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 7.9%  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

    70,318        4,110,087  

Johnson & Johnson

    78,562        10,771,636  

Merck & Co., Inc.

    54,904        4,129,330  

Pfizer, Inc.

    200,315        7,107,176  
    

 

 

 
       26,118,229  
    

 

 

 
Professional Services - 0.3%  

FTI Consulting, Inc. (A)

    8,533        840,159  
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - 1.7%  

CSX Corp.

    10,617        838,106  

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, Inc.

    20,050        761,700  

Landstar System, Inc.

    26,535        3,308,914  

Schneider National, Inc., Class B

    24,802        547,132  

Union Pacific Corp.

    262        46,424  
    

 

 

 
       5,502,276  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 4.9%  

Broadcom, Inc.

    5,603        1,958,977  

Intel Corp.

    134,918        5,974,169  

Lam Research Corp.

    1,937        662,609  

Microchip Technology, Inc.

    6,957        731,042  

Micron Technology, Inc. (A)

    22,463        1,130,787  

QUALCOMM, Inc.

    20,247        2,497,670  

Texas Instruments, Inc.

    22,570        3,263,396  
    

 

 

 
       16,218,650  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Software - 0.9%  

Adobe, Inc. (A)

    2,963        $   1,324,757  

Microsoft Corp.

    8,144        1,648,916  
    

 

 

 
       2,973,673  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 3.9%  

AutoNation, Inc. (A)

    10,172        577,058  

Home Depot, Inc.

    38,062        10,151,516  

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

    6,072        959,983  

Tractor Supply Co.

    4,380        583,460  

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

    5,025        458,330  
    

 

 

 
       12,730,347  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 1.0%  

Apple, Inc.

    28,969        3,153,565  
    

 

 

 
Tobacco - 2.1%  

Altria Group, Inc.

    92,596        3,340,864  

Philip Morris International, Inc.

    49,076        3,485,377  
    

 

 

 
       6,826,241  
    

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors - 0.8%  

HD Supply Holdings, Inc. (A)

    49,667        1,979,727  

United Rentals, Inc. (A)

    3,302        588,713  
    

 

 

 
       2,568,440  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $335,315,391)

 

     323,642,631  
  

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND - 1.6%  
U.S. Equity Fund - 1.6%  

iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (B)

    43,570        $   5,085,926  
    

 

 

 

Total Exchange-Traded Fund
(Cost $5,090,950)

 

     5,085,926  
  

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 0.2%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 0.2%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 0.09% (C)

    703,493        703,493  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $703,493)

 

     703,493  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $341,109,834)

 

     329,432,050  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - 0.0% (D)

       158,497  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  329,590,547  
    

 

 

 
 

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (E)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Common Stocks

   $ 323,642,631      $      $      $ 323,642,631  

Exchange-Traded Fund

     5,085,926                      5,085,926  

Other Investment Company

     703,493                      703,493  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 329,432,050      $      $      $ 329,432,050  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $1,422,683, collateralized by cash collateral of $703,493 and non-cash collateral, such as U.S. government securities and irrevocable letters of credit, of $769,506. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(C)    Rate disclosed reflects the yield at October 31, 2020.
(D)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.
(E)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Mid Cap Growth

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

U.S. equities, as measured by the S&P 500® Index rose over the trailing 12-month period ended October 31, 2020. Small, mid and large cap growth equities outperformed the broader market during this period. Waning recession fears, improved trade sentiment, and accommodative U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) policy benefitted U.S. markets toward the end of 2019. In the first quarter of 2020, U.S. equities fell sharply after achieving record highs in February, as the coronavirus spread rapidly throughout the country, causing unprecedented market disruptions and financial damage, and heightening fears of a severe economic downturn. Many states adopted extraordinary measures to fight the contagion, while companies shuttered stores and production, withdrew earnings guidance, and drew down credit lines at a record pace as borrowing costs soared. Volatility surged to extreme levels, and the S&P 500® Index suffered its fastest ever decline into a bear market. The unprecedented scale of fiscal and monetary stimulus implemented by the U.S. Congress and the Fed in response to the pandemic drove the market’s rebound in the second quarter. Momentum carried into the third quarter bolstered by substantial monetary support from the Fed, a broadening U.S. economic recovery and promising trials for COVID-19 vaccines. However, the path to sustainable economic recovery was clouded by concerns about a resurgence in COVID-19 infections around the country, an undetermined timeline for vaccines, high unemployment, elevated debt burdens, and uncertainty about additional fiscal stimulus.

Returns varied by market-cap, as large-cap stocks, measured by the S&P 500® Index, outperformed small-cap and mid-cap stocks, as measured by the Russell 2000® Index and S&P MidCap 400® Index, respectively, during the period.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica Mid Cap Growth (Class R4) returned 17.50%. By comparison, its benchmark, the Russell Midcap® Growth Index, returned 21.14%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund underperformed its benchmark, the Russell Midcap® Growth Index, during the one-year period ended October 31, 2020. Relative underperformance was driven by stock selection. By sector, stock selection in consumer discretionary and industrials detracted most from relative performance, while security selection in information technology, and to a lesser extent, real estate and financials, aided relative performance.

Notable detractors from relative performance included positions in Hexcel Corp., a supplier of aerospace grade carbon fiber, Aramark, a uniform and food services provider to a broad base of customers, and Expedia Group, Inc., an online travel services company.

Contributors to relative performance included DocuSign, Inc., an electronic signature solutions company, Monolithic Power Systems, Inc., a maker of power circuits for a wide range of industries, and Square, Inc., a mobile payment solutions provider enabling small businesses to accept digital payment methods.

In terms of positioning, the portfolio continues to have a meaningful overweight to the consumer discretionary sector and is also notably overweight industrials. The Fund reduced exposure to the information technology sector, which is now the Fund’s largest underweight. Additionally, the Fund is underweight consumer staples and has no exposure to materials, real estate, energy, or utilities. Over the period, we added several new holdings, largely in the financials and health care sectors. We also eliminated several holdings which had graduated beyond our mid cap opportunity set or exceeded our valuation comfort zone on the back of strong performance.

We remain balanced between short term winners and losers, with a little more weight added to stocks which have underperformed this year, while trimming the winners at extreme valuation highs. In our view, there is a large number of alpha opportunities available and we will continue to use volatility in the coming months to try to position the Fund for success.

Timothy N. Manning

Portfolio Manager

Wellington Management Company LLP

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     98.6

Repurchase Agreement

     1.5  

Other Investment Company

     1.2  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (1.3

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

 

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

        1 Year        5 Year       

10 Year or

Since Inception

       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       10.81        N/A          9.21        03/10/2017  

Class A (NAV)

       17.25        N/A          10.92        03/10/2017  

Class C (POP)

       15.43        N/A          10.12        03/10/2017  

Class C (NAV)

       16.43        N/A          10.12        03/10/2017  

Class I (NAV)

       17.61        N/A          11.24        03/10/2017  

Class I2 (NAV)

       17.69        N/A          11.25        03/10/2017  

Class I3 (NAV)

       17.71        N/A          11.12        03/10/2017  

Class R (NAV)

       17.05        N/A          10.54        03/10/2017  

Class R4 (NAV)

       17.50        11.15        11.13        11/07/2001  

Russell Midcap® Growth Index (A)

       21.14        14.15        14.13           

(A) The Russell Midcap® Growth Index measures the performance of the mid-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe, and is comprised of Russell Midcap® Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The Russell Midcap® Index measures the performance of the mid-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for Class A shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges on Class I, I2, I3, R and R4 shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Returns on growth stocks may not move in tandem with return on other categories of stocks or the market as a whole. Growth stocks may be particularly susceptible to larger price swings or to adverse developments. Growth stocks as a group may be out of favor and underperform the overall equity market for a long period of time, for example, while the market favors “value” stocks. Investing in small and medium-sized companies involves greater risk than is customarily associated with more established companies. The securities of small and mid-capitalization companies are subject to higher volatility than larger, more established companies.

Russell® and other service marks and trademarks related to the Russell indexes are trademarks of the London Stock Exchange Group companies.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 98.6%  
Aerospace & Defense - 6.3%  

BWX Technologies, Inc.

    363,468        $  19,994,375  

Hexcel Corp.

    282,751        9,466,503  
    

 

 

 
       29,460,878  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 7.4%  

Abcam PLC, ADR (A)

    42,179        801,401  

Bluebird Bio, Inc. (A)

    145,537        7,525,718  

Incyte Corp. (A)

    166,928        14,462,642  

Seagen, Inc. (A)

    70,748        11,800,767  
    

 

 

 
       34,590,528  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 2.4%  

Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.

    136,601        11,046,923  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 6.5%  

Hamilton Lane, Inc., Class A

    278,572        19,416,469  

Tradeweb Markets, Inc., Class A

    196,259        10,692,190  
    

 

 

 
       30,108,659  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Consumer Services - 2.3%  

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc. (A)

    69,384        10,966,141  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 4.9%  

CDW Corp.

    185,531        22,746,101  
    

 

 

 
Entertainment - 4.1%  

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (A)

    121,953        18,892,959  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 0.8%  

Freshpet, Inc. (A)

    31,554        3,612,933  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 8.5%  

ABIOMED, Inc. (A)

    40,563        10,217,008  

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (A)

    48,463        20,588,052  

Penumbra, Inc. (A)

    33,584        8,766,432  
    

 

 

 
       39,571,492  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 8.6%  

Aramark

    478,479        13,273,007  

Domino’s Pizza, Inc.

    37,484        14,180,947  

Vail Resorts, Inc.

    53,538        12,422,958  
    

 

 

 
       39,876,912  
    

 

 

 
Interactive Media & Services - 1.8%  

ZoomInfo Technologies, Inc., Class A (A)

    223,998        8,509,684  
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 2.2%  

Etsy, Inc. (A)

    85,072        10,343,904  
    

 

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 7.1%  

ICON PLC (A)

    82,859        14,939,478  

Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. (A)

    18,317        18,278,717  
    

 

 

 
       33,218,195  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Professional Services - 3.6%  

TransUnion

    213,663        $   17,020,395  
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - 3.6%  

JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

    138,413        16,850,399  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 9.5%  

KLA Corp.

    103,143        20,337,737  

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.

    52,907        16,909,077  

Teradyne, Inc.

    80,496        7,071,573  
    

 

 

 
       44,318,387  
    

 

 

 
Software - 14.7%  

Avalara, Inc. (A)

    66,715        9,943,871  

Guidewire Software, Inc. (A)

    155,904        14,983,933  

Medallia, Inc. (A) (B)

    496,436        14,123,604  

SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc.

    316,135        18,721,515  

Tyler Technologies, Inc. (A)

    27,846        10,703,445  
    

 

 

 
       68,476,368  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 4.3%  

Burlington Stores, Inc. (A)

    103,768        20,087,409  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $404,661,223)

 

     459,698,267  
  

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 1.2%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 1.2%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 0.09% (C)

    5,603,744        5,603,744  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $5,603,744)

 

     5,603,744  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 1.5%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 0.00% (C), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $6,929,312 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 0.13%, due 09/15/2023, and with a value of $7,067,972.

    $  6,929,312        6,929,312  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $6,929,312)

 

     6,929,312  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $417,194,279)

 

     472,231,323  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (1.3)%

 

     (6,112,659
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  466,118,664  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (D)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Common Stocks

   $ 459,698,267      $      $      $ 459,698,267  

Other Investment Company

     5,603,744                      5,603,744  

Repurchase Agreement

            6,929,312               6,929,312  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 465,302,011      $ 6,929,312      $      $ 472,231,323  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    All or a portion of the security is on loan. The value of the security on loan is $14,123,604, collateralized by cash collateral of $5,603,744 and non-cash collateral, such as U.S. government securities and irrevocable letters of credit, of $8,917,009. The amount on loan indicated may not correspond with the security on loan identified because a security with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(C)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2020.
(D)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATION:

 

ADR    American Depositary Receipt

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

The 12-month period ended October 31, 2020 has been a notable environment, driven by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. While all major U.S. value indices were down during the period, growth indices, however, posted positive and even double-digit positive results as investors continued their preference for growth stocks.

In the fourth quarter of 2019 markets posted strong returns driven by optimism on a trade deal with China and abatement of global manufacturing concerns. The first quarter of 2020, however, brought extreme volatility, shifting investors’ demands and changes in investors’ risk appetites due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The calendar year began with a modest sell-off in January and February as overall contagion concerns remained muted and markets appeared to take the threat of COVID-19 in stride. As the threat of COVID-19 spread, sheer panic and forced selling from market participants drove the markets in February through the end of March. In this environment, the market witnessed one of the historically highest levels of stock correlations. Late March to the end of October has generally been much more of a risk-on environment in aggregate, aided by significant monetary and fiscal stimulus injected into the economy.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities (Class A) returned -10.80%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its benchmark, the Russell Midcap® Value Index, returned -6.94%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

Thompson Siegel & Walmsley seeks to invest in companies that we believe present a value or potential worth that is not currently recognized by prevailing market prices or that have experienced some fundamental changes and are intrinsically undervalued by the investment community. Our process employs a combination of a quantitative four-factor valuation screen and qualitative, fundamental research, and bottom-up stock selection and portfolio construction.

The Fund underperformed its benchmark during the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020.

The strategy’s top contributing sectors to relative performance over the period included energy and real estate. Within the energy sector, the Fund continued to benefit from an underweight allocation to oil producers given weakness in the sector. The top holdings included two primarily natural gas producers, EQT Corporation and Antero Resources Corporation, both of which benefited from a more positive natural gas backdrop driven from reduced supply in the sector and improvement in cash flow generation.

Within real estate, the underweight allocation was the primary driver of relative performance over the period given the continued weakness in the industry. Given our valuation discipline, there are limited attractive risk/reward opportunities in the industry. Our position in Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. was a top contributor to relative performance driven by improving trends in casino attendance and a triple-net-lease structure that has garnered value in the current environment.

The strategy’s primary sector detractors from relative performance over the period were industrials and utilities. Within the industrials sector, the underweight allocation and unowned benchmark names in the machinery and building products industries where valuation is at a premium, drove the underperformance. At the stock level, AerCap Holdings N.V. (“AerCap”), an aircraft lessor, was the largest detractor driven by its exposure to the airline sector. We continue to hold AerCap, given its industry positioning and potential for fundamental improvement going forward.

Within the utilities sector, the primary detractors from relative performance over the period were FirstEnergy Corp (“FirstEnergy”) and CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (“CenterPoint”). FirstEnergy separated its subsidiary and power generation business, First Energy Solutions (“FES”), in 2019. FirstEnergy’s performance was adversely impacted by allegations of and an investigation into inappropriate payments during the separation process. While we continue to believe the risk/reward remains attractive, the Fund reduced the position owing to the added uncertainty. CenterPoint is primarily an electric and natural gas utility. The market has penalized the stock given a negative rate case decision at its utility in Texas and uncertainty around distributions from the midstream energy business to the parent company. We continue to hold shares and believe new management, recent restructuring plans, and improved execution could be meaningful positive catalysts.

R. Michael Creager, CFA

Brett P. Hawkins, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley LLC

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     95.0

Repurchase Agreement

     6.6  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (1.6

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Year or
Since Inception
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       (15.72 )%         2.56        4.27        04/30/2014  

Class A (NAV)

       (10.80 )%         3.72        5.18        04/30/2014  

Russell Midcap® Value Index (A)

       (6.94 )%         5.32        5.16           

Class C (POP)

       (12.29 )%         2.98        4.43        04/30/2014  

Class C (NAV)

       (11.43 )%         2.98        4.43        04/30/2014  

Class I (NAV)

       (10.48 )%         4.03        5.49        04/30/2014  

Class I2 (NAV)

       (10.31 )%         4.15        5.59        04/30/2014  

Class I3 (NAV)

       (10.43 )%         N/A          1.09        03/24/2017  

Class R (NAV)

       (10.77 )%         N/A          0.59        03/24/2017  

Class R4 (NAV)

       (10.55 )%         N/A          0.91        03/24/2017  

Class R6 (NAV)

       (10.40 )%         N/A          2.94        07/25/2016  

(A) The Russell Midcap® Value Index measures the performance of the mid-cap value segment of the U.S. equity universe, and is comprised of Russell Midcap® Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. The Russell Midcap® Index measures the performance of the mid-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for Class A shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower. There are no sales charges on Class I, I2, I3, R, R4 and R6 shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Investing in mid-sized companies involves greater risk than is customarily associated with more established companies. The securities of mid-sized companies are subject to higher volatility than larger, more established companies. The prices of securities the sub-adviser believes are undervalued many not appreciate as anticipated or may go down. Value approach carries the risk that the market will not recognize a security’s intrinsic value for a long time or that an undervalued stock is actually appropriately priced.

Russell® and other service marks and trademarks related to the Russell indexes are trademarks of the London Stock Exchange Group companies.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 95.0%  
Aerospace & Defense - 0.8%  

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.

    66,100        $  9,748,428  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 1.5%  

CIT Group, Inc.

    636,060        18,731,967  
    

 

 

 
Beverages - 2.4%  

Molson Coors Beverage Co., Class B

    860,284        30,333,614  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 2.8%  

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (A)

    195,000        22,452,300  

United Therapeutics Corp. (A)

    93,700        12,577,351  
    

 

 

 
       35,029,651  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 3.8%  

Axalta Coating Systems, Ltd. (A)

    525,600        13,197,816  

Corteva, Inc.

    616,500        20,332,170  

Mosaic Co.

    755,600        13,978,600  
    

 

 

 
       47,508,586  
    

 

 

 
Construction & Engineering - 0.8%  

AECOM (A)

    227,700        10,210,068  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 1.2%  

Ally Financial, Inc.

    540,739        14,426,917  
    

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging - 1.0%  

Sealed Air Corp.

    310,200        12,280,818  
    

 

 

 
Distributors - 1.9%  

LKQ Corp. (A)

    750,400        24,005,296  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 0.3%  

Equitable Holdings, Inc.

    156,300        3,358,887  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 1.8%  

GCI Liberty, Inc., Class A (A)

    281,104        22,834,078  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 4.9%  

FirstEnergy Corp.

    405,046        12,037,967  

OGE Energy Corp.

    935,000        28,769,950  

PPL Corp.

    720,350        19,809,625  
    

 

 

 
       60,617,542  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 1.8%  

FLIR Systems, Inc.

    369,400        12,814,486  

Vontier Corp. (A)

    333,700        9,590,538  
    

 

 

 
       22,405,024  
    

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services - 1.4%  

Baker Hughes Co.

    1,140,100        16,839,277  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 3.0%  

Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc.

    421,041        15,304,840  

JBG SMITH Properties

    962,370        22,471,340  
    

 

 

 
       37,776,180  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 0.8%  

US Foods Holding Corp. (A)

    481,900        10,071,710  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 5.0%  

Kraft Heinz Co.

    749,100        22,914,969  

Post Holdings, Inc. (A)

    355,700        30,554,630  

Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A

    154,400        8,836,312  
    

 

 

 
       62,305,911  
    

 

 

 
Gas Utilities - 3.3%  

UGI Corp.

    1,258,000        40,683,720  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.9%  

Alcon, Inc. (A)

    192,100        10,918,964  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Health Care Providers & Services - 4.6%  

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

    242,756        $   23,321,569  

Centene Corp. (A)

    428,400        25,318,440  

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings (A)

    45,738        9,137,080  
    

 

 

 
       57,777,089  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 0.7%  

Aramark

    310,500        8,613,270  
    

 

 

 
Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers - 1.8%  

Vistra Corp.

    1,286,200        22,341,294  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 12.6%  

Alleghany Corp.

    47,610        26,039,337  

Allstate Corp.

    246,700        21,894,625  

American International Group, Inc.

    199,600        6,285,404  

Arch Capital Group, Ltd. (A)

    883,500        26,690,535  

Fidelity National Financial, Inc.

    925,122        28,947,067  

Loews Corp.

    839,317        29,107,514  

Markel Corp. (A)

    20,403        19,031,919  
    

 

 

 
       157,996,401  
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 2.0%  

eBay, Inc.

    331,400        15,784,582  

Expedia Group, Inc.

    66,854        6,294,304  

Qurate Retail, Inc., Series A

    400,500        2,711,385  
    

 

 

 
       24,790,271  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 4.1%  

Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (A)

    136,494        12,126,127  

FleetCor Technologies, Inc. (A)

    71,000        15,684,610  

Leidos Holdings, Inc.

    198,000        16,434,000  

Science Applications International Corp.

    89,600        6,842,752  
    

 

 

 
       51,087,489  
    

 

 

 
Media - 8.8%  

Discovery, Inc., Class C (A)

    704,380        12,904,242  

DISH Network Corp., Class A (A)

    703,243        17,925,664  

Fox Corp., Class A

    963,400        25,549,368  

Liberty Media Corp. - Liberty SiriusXM, Class C (A)

    625,800        21,652,680  

News Corp., Class A

    1,208,855        15,872,266  

ViacomCBS, Inc., Class B

    575,845        16,451,892  
    

 

 

 
       110,356,112  
    

 

 

 
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts - 1.8%  

Annaly Capital Management, Inc.

    3,156,245        22,377,777  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 3.1%  

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.

    1,115,202        23,564,218  

NiSource, Inc.

    645,900        14,836,323  
    

 

 

 
       38,400,541  
    

 

 

 
Multiline Retail - 2.0%  

Dollar Tree, Inc. (A)

    282,000        25,470,240  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 3.9%  

EQT Corp.

    846,900        12,822,066  

HollyFrontier Corp.

    888,600        16,447,986  

Williams Cos., Inc.

    1,018,000        19,535,420  
    

 

 

 
       48,805,472  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 1.7%  

Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC (A)

    78,900        11,369,490  

Mylan NV (A)

    655,100        9,525,154  
    

 

 

 
       20,894,644  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 0.4%  

Qorvo, Inc. (A)

    43,500        $   5,540,160  
    

 

 

 
Software - 2.7%  

CDK Global, Inc.

    402,300        17,339,130  

SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc.

    282,000        16,700,040  
    

 

 

 
       34,039,170  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 0.7%  

Ross Stores, Inc.

    107,600        9,164,292  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 1.2%  

NCR Corp. (A)

    749,800        15,235,936  
    

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors - 3.5%  

AerCap Holdings NV (A)

    759,900        18,868,317  

HD Supply Holdings, Inc. (A)

    627,547        25,014,023  
    

 

 

 
       43,882,340  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $1,169,792,666)

 

     1,186,859,136  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 6.6%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 0.00% (B), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $82,262,153 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by U.S. Government Obligations, 0.38% - 2.63%, due 06/30/2023 - 07/15/2023, and with a total value of $83,907,463.

    $  82,262,153        $   82,262,153  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $82,262,153)

 

     82,262,153  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $1,252,054,819)

 

     1,269,121,289  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (1.6)%

 

     (19,528,644
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

 

     $  1,249,592,645  
    

 

 

 
 

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (C)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Common Stocks

   $ 1,186,859,136      $      $      $ 1,186,859,136  

Repurchase Agreement

            82,262,153               82,262,153  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 1,186,859,136      $ 82,262,153      $      $ 1,269,121,289  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    Rate disclosed reflects the yield at October 31, 2020.
(C)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

The fiscal year ended October 31, 2020 was initially promising for the midstream sector. Crude prices were staging a rally and companies seemed to be indicating that the downturn was not as bad as initially feared. However, the downdraft in crude pricing towards the latter part of the fiscal year, combined with a prevailing risk-off environment and increased volatility due to the coronavirus pandemic negatively impacted the sector. The midstream sector was down more than 40% during the fiscal year as measured by the Alerian MLP Index but managed to outperform the broader energy market.

Cost-cutting was a universal theme with many management teams expressing confidence about the sustainability of lower operating expenses. Companies had been responding to investors’ push to be free cash flow positive as many companies further reduced capex budgets for both 2020 and 2021 and focused their attention on free cash flow versus distributable cash flow metrics. Shoring up balance sheets, protecting credit ratings and meeting de-leveraging targets were universally the top priority for the midstream sector. Furthermore, companies remained extremely cautious about providing guidance beyond 2020 with regulatory, political, and commodity uncertainty driving their conservatism.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica MLP & Energy Income (Class A) returned -22.37%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its primary and secondary benchmarks, the S&P 500® and the Alerian MLP Total Return Index, returned 9.71% and -42.52%, respectively.

STRATEGY REVIEW

Market performance among energy infrastructure sub-sectors was negatively biased for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020. Renewable infrastructure was the only sub-sector to post a positive return, delivering the best relative results as much of the space met or exceeded expectations and had minimal pandemic-related financial impacts, followed by Canadian infrastructure companies, which did not experience the same level of volatility as their U.S. counterparts.

The largest individual contributors to performance during the fiscal year were investments in Nextera Energy, Inc. and Brookfield Renewable Corp. as renewable infrastructure related names continued their strong run benefiting from an acceleration of the energy transition away from fossil fuels driven by increasing investor demands for sustainability.

ONEOK, Inc and Phillips 66 were the primary detractors from performance. A cloudy outlook fostered negative sentiment for ONEOK, Inc. as shares were impacted by uncertainty associated with Bakken production, a potential Dakota Access Pipeline shut-down, and leverage concerns, while Phillips 66 was affected by the prevailing downstream demand destruction, and their refining business subsequently was negatively impacted as well.

The Fund performed significantly better than the sector in large part due to our active portfolio management and shifting allocations to less volatile segments of the infrastructure space, specifically renewable infrastructure.

John C. Frey

Portfolio Manager

Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, L.P.

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     66.4

Master Limited Partnerships

     31.2  

Repurchase Agreement

     2.0  

Other Investment Company

     0.8  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (0.4

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

 

 

 

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Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Year or
Since Inception
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       (26.64 )%         (6.13 )%         (6.15 )%         04/30/2013  

Class A (NAV)

       (22.37 )%         (5.07 )%         (5.45 )%         04/30/2013  

S&P 500® (A)

       9.71        11.71        12.32     

Alerian MLP Total Return Index (B)

       (42.52 )%         (12.46 )%         (10.55 )%            

Class C (POP)

       (23.87 )%         (5.83 )%         (6.18 )%         04/30/2013  

Class C (NAV)

       (23.15 )%         (5.83 )%         (6.18 )%         04/30/2013  

Class I (NAV)

       (22.28 )%         (4.83 )%         (5.20 )%         04/30/2013  

Class I2 (NAV)

       (22.19 )%         (4.73 )%         (5.11 )%         04/30/2013  

(A) The S&P 500® is market-capitalization weighted index of 500 large U.S. companies with common stock listed on the NYSE or NASDAQ.

(B) The Alerian MLP Total Return Index is a composite of the 50 most prominent energy Master Limited Partnerships (“MLPs”) that provides investors with an unbiased, comprehensive benchmark for this asset class.

The Fund’s benchmarks are unmanaged indices used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for Class A shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would be lower. There are no sales charges on Class I and I2 shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Investing in MLPs involve risks related to limited control, cash flow changes, dilution risks and risk linked to the general partner’s right to require unit holders to sell their common units at an undesirable time or price. The energy industries can be significantly affected by fluctuations in energy prices and supply and demand of energy fuels, energy conservation, the success of exploration projects, and tax and other government regulations.

The Fund is subject to certain MLP tax risks. As the Fund is registered as a Regulated Investment Company, the Fund does not pay taxes. Changes to government regulations may impact future returns.

The Fund is classified as “non-diversified,” which means it may invest a larger percentage of its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund. To the extent the Fund invests its assets in fewer issuers, the Fund will be more susceptible to negative events affecting those issuers.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 66.4%  
Electric Utilities - 6.8%  

Avangrid, Inc.

    16,100        $  794,374  

NextEra Energy, Inc.

    134,400        9,839,424  
    

 

 

 
       10,633,798  
    

 

 

 
Gas Utilities - 0.6%  

AltaGas, Ltd. (A)

    40,600        514,700  

Brookfield Infrastructure Corp., Class A

    7,222        393,382  
    

 

 

 
       908,082  
    

 

 

 
Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers - 15.5%  

Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure PLC

    217,900        6,425,871  

Brookfield Renewable Corp., Class A

    84,909        5,669,374  

Clearway Energy, Inc., Class A

    29,300        767,953  

Clearway Energy, Inc., Class C

    168,500        4,744,960  

Innergex Renewable Energy, Inc.

    172,600        3,111,801  

Northland Power, Inc.

    57,000        1,843,526  

TransAlta Corp.

    148,500        880,545  

TransAlta Renewables, Inc. (A)

    76,700        961,412  
    

 

 

 
       24,405,442  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 3.1%  

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.

    53,400        809,638  

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (A)

    186,500        2,825,475  

Sempra Energy

    10,000        1,253,600  
    

 

 

 
       4,888,713  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 40.4%  

Antero Midstream Corp. (A)

    215,700        1,235,961  

Cheniere Energy, Inc. (B)

    40,791        1,952,665  

Enbridge, Inc.

    240,154        6,618,644  

Equitrans Midstream Corp.

    191,700        1,391,742  

Gibson Energy, Inc. (A)

    87,700        1,291,506  

Hess Midstream, LP, Class A

    14,800        252,784  

Kinder Morgan, Inc.

    732,900        8,721,510  

ONEOK, Inc.

    64,700        1,876,300  

Pembina Pipeline Corp.

    269,600        5,642,728  

Phillips 66

    96,600        4,507,356  

Plains GP Holdings, LP, Class A (B)

    583,313        3,727,370  

Targa Resources Corp.

    329,335        5,285,827  

TC Energy Corp.

    240,525        9,491,117  

Williams Cos., Inc.

    592,200        11,364,318  
    

 

 

 
       63,359,828  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $121,234,712)

 

     104,195,863  
  

 

 

 
MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS - 31.2% (C)  
Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers - 12.8%  

Brookfield Renewable Partners, LP (B)

    102,300        5,549,775  
     Shares      Value  
MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS (continued) (C)  
Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers (continued)  

NextEra Energy Partners, LP

    230,622        $   14,483,062  
    

 

 

 
       20,032,837  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 1.8%  

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners, LP

    65,000        2,788,500  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 16.6%  

BP Midstream Partners, LP

    158,755        1,539,923  

Enable Midstream Partners, LP

    136,700        608,315  

Energy Transfer, LP

    798,637        4,112,981  

Enterprise Products Partners, LP

    370,211        6,134,396  

Enviva Partners, LP

    23,109        990,221  

Magellan Midstream Partners, LP

    108,300        3,848,982  

MPLX, LP

    280,681        4,830,520  

Phillips 66 Partners, LP

    84,300        1,978,521  

Rattler Midstream, LP

    146,400        859,368  

TC PipeLines, LP

    44,016        1,239,050  
    

 

 

 
       26,142,277  
    

 

 

 

Total Master Limited Partnerships
(Cost $62,885,333)

 

     48,963,614  
  

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 0.8%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 0.8%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 0.09% (D)

    1,291,233        1,291,233  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $1,291,233)

 

     1,291,233  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 2.0%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 0.00% (D), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $3,088,947 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 0.13%, due 09/15/2023, and with a value of $3,150,826.

    $  3,088,947        3,088,947  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $3,088,947)

 

     3,088,947  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $188,500,225)

 

     157,539,657  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (0.4)%

 

     (563,823
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

 

     $  156,975,834  
    

 

 

 
 

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (E)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Common Stocks

   $ 104,195,863      $      $      $ 104,195,863  

Master Limited Partnerships

     48,963,614                      48,963,614  

Other Investment Company

     1,291,233                      1,291,233  

Repurchase Agreement

            3,088,947               3,088,947  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 154,450,710      $ 3,088,947      $      $ 157,539,657  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $3,110,943, collateralized by cash collateral of $1,291,233 and non-cash collateral, such as U.S. government securities and irrevocable letters of credit, of $1,972,585. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(B)    Non-income producing securities.
(C)    The Fund may directly invest up to, but not more than, 25% of its total assets in equity or debt securities of master limited partnerships and other entities that are treated as qualified publicly traded partnerships for federal income tax purposes. This limit does not apply to master limited partnerships, which are not treated as publicly traded partnerships for federal income tax purposes.
(D)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2020.
(E)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

While investors enjoyed the continuation of the eleven-year bull market to end 2019 and start 2020, markets were overwhelmingly dominated by COVID-19 during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020. Investors indiscriminately sold assets and de-risked portfolios in February and March, generally with little disregard for price, causing high correlations across risk assets and illiquid conditions. This was followed by risk markets across the globe rallying in response to a combination of central bank interventions, government stimulus packages, and the economy re-opening after the quarantine shutdowns. After advances in the third quarter and a historically strong second quarter, the S&P 500® Index fully recovered pandemic related losses and posted positive returns for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020.

Volatility is likely to remain elevated in the market pending the U.S. presidential election and headlines surrounding progress towards a vaccine release. Our bottom up approach should allow us to find interesting and attractive long-term investment opportunities as market dislocations may develop.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica Multi-Asset Income (Class A) returned 2.91%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its primary and secondary benchmarks, the S&P 500® and the Transamerica Multi-Asset Income Blended Benchmark, returned 9.71% and 7.33%, respectively.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The strategy is comprised of a mix of equites, corporate credit, and preferred equity in an effort to generate income above the S&P 500® Index and moderate volatility. Exposure to corporate credit and preferred equities served as detractors to the strategy’s relative performance versus the all-equity S&P 500® Index benchmark. The Bloomberg Barclays US High Yield Corporate Index returned 3.49% for the one year ended October 31, 2020. Higher quality high yield outperformed lower quality high yield as investors largely shunned risk during the pandemic sell-off in March. The Bloomberg Barclays US High Yield (Ba) Index returned 6.67% while the Bloomberg Barclays US High Yield (Caa) Index returned -3.09% for the one year ended October 31, 2020. Additionally, the ICE BofA Fixed Rate Preferred Index returned 5.20% for the one year ended October 31, 2020.

Within equity the top sectors in terms of relative return were technology and industrials. In technology, Apple Inc. reported stronger than expected earnings throughout the year from robust sales within wearables, iPhones, and services. Within industrials, the portfolio’s underweight allocation aided relative returns. Recent additions included Pentair PLC, a water pump and filtration company and Johnson Controls International PLC, an HVAC and building management company, both of which benefitted from surging home demand trends during the period.

William M. Bellamy, CFA

Portfolio Manager

Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     51.3

Corporate Debt Securities

     41.1  

Preferred Stocks

     5.9  

Other Investment Company

     1.6  

Repurchase Agreement

     0.8  

Master Limited Partnership

     0.4  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (1.1

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Year or
Since Inception
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       (2.77 )%         5.77        5.31        03/01/2014  

Class A (NAV)

       2.91        6.98        6.21        03/01/2014  

S&P 500® (A)

       9.71        11.71        11.05     

Transamerica Multi-Asset Income Blended Benchmark (A) (B) (C)

       7.33        9.55        8.63           

Class C (POP)

       1.18        6.21        5.43        03/01/2014  

Class C (NAV)

       2.17        6.21        5.43        03/01/2014  

Class I (NAV)

       3.17        7.26        6.48        03/01/2014  

Class I2 (NAV)

       3.28        6.65        5.69        03/01/2014  

(A) The S&P 500® is market-capitalization weighted index of 500 large U.S. companies with common stock listed on the NYSE or NASDAQ.

(B) The Transamerica Multi-Asset Income Blended Benchmark is composed of the following benchmarks: 60% S&P 500® and 40% ICE BofAML U.S. High Yield BB-B Rated Constrained Index.

(C) The ICE BofAML U.S. High Yield BB-B Rated Constrained Index tracks the performance of BB and B rated high yield bonds.

The Fund’s benchmarks are unmanaged indices used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for Class A shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would be lower. There are no sales charges on Class I and I2 shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The price of equity securities fluctuates based on changes in a company’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the equity securities owned by the Fund fall, the value of the Fund will decline. Fixed income investing is subject to credit risk, inflation risk, and interest rate risk. Investing in high-yield securities may be subject to greater volatility and risks as the income derived from these securities is not guaranteed and may be unpredictable and the value of these securities tends to decline when interest rates increases. Preferred stock tends to vary more with fluctuations in the underlying common stock and less with fluctuations in interest rates and tends to exhibit greater volatility.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 51.3%  
Automobiles - 1.3%  

General Motors Co.

    95,000        $  3,280,350  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 1.9%  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    50,000        4,902,000  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 1.8%  

AbbVie, Inc.

    55,000        4,680,500  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 1.7%  

Carrier Global Corp.

    65,000        2,170,350  

Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.

    10,000        808,700  

Johnson Controls International PLC

    35,000        1,477,350  
    

 

 

 
       4,456,400  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 1.4%  

Blackstone Group, Inc., Class A

    27,500        1,386,550  

Morgan Stanley

    45,000        2,166,750  
    

 

 

 
       3,553,300  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 1.0%  

LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A

    38,000        2,601,100  
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment - 1.2%  

Cisco Systems, Inc.

    90,000        3,231,000  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 0.4%  

Verizon Communications, Inc.

    20,000        1,139,800  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 1.0%  

Duke Energy Corp.

    15,000        1,381,650  

PPL Corp.

    45,000        1,237,500  
    

 

 

 
       2,619,150  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 0.7%  

STORE Capital Corp.

    70,008        1,799,206  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 1.5%  

Walmart, Inc.

    27,500        3,815,625  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 1.5%  

CVS Health Corp.

    70,000        3,926,300  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 1.3%  

McDonald’s Corp.

    16,000        3,408,000  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 2.0%  

D.R. Horton, Inc.

    32,500        2,171,325  

Garmin, Ltd.

    20,000        2,080,400  

Toll Brothers, Inc.

    25,000        1,057,000  
    

 

 

 
       5,308,725  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 2.6%  

Allstate Corp.

    18,600        1,650,750  

Fidelity National Financial, Inc.

    110,000        3,441,900  

MetLife, Inc.

    45,000        1,703,250  
    

 

 

 
       6,795,900  
    

 

 

 
Interactive Media & Services - 2.5%  

Alphabet, Inc., Class C (A)

    4,000        6,484,040  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 0.6%  

Pentair PLC

    30,000        1,492,800  
    

 

 

 
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts - 1.8%  

AGNC Investment Corp.

    110,000        1,536,700  

Annaly Capital Management, Inc.

    264,350        1,874,241  

Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc., Class A

    54,925        1,191,873  
    

 

 

 
       4,602,814  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 1.1%  

Dominion Energy, Inc.

    35,000        2,811,900  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Multiline Retail - 1.3%  

Target Corp.

    22,500        $   3,424,950  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 0.3%  

BP PLC, ADR

    55,000        851,400  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 4.7%  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

    75,000        4,383,750  

GlaxoSmithKline PLC, ADR

    25,000        835,500  

Johnson & Johnson

    17,500        2,399,425  

Merck & Co., Inc.

    50,000        3,760,500  

Pfizer, Inc.

    25,000        887,000  
    

 

 

 
       12,266,175  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 4.2%  

Broadcom, Inc.

    15,000        5,244,450  

QUALCOMM, Inc.

    45,000        5,551,200  
    

 

 

 
       10,795,650  
    

 

 

 
Software - 2.8%  

Microsoft Corp.

    35,750        7,238,302  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 2.4%  

Foot Locker, Inc.

    60,050        2,214,644  

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

    26,275        4,154,077  
    

 

 

 
       6,368,721  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 6.8%  

Apple, Inc.

    138,000        15,022,680  

Seagate Technology PLC

    54,607        2,611,307  
    

 

 

 
       17,633,987  
    

 

 

 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 0.4%  

Tapestry, Inc.

    47,500        1,055,925  
    

 

 

 
Tobacco - 1.1%  

Philip Morris International, Inc.

    40,000        2,840,800  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $114,599,709)

 

     133,384,820  
  

 

 

 
PREFERRED STOCKS - 5.9%  
Automobiles - 0.2%  

Ford Motor Co.,
6.20% (B)

    20,000        512,600  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 1.5%  

BancorpSouth Bank,
Series A, 5.50%

    40,000        1,044,000  

Citigroup, Inc.,
Series J, Fixed until 09/30/2023,
7.13% (B) (C)

    12,000        339,360  

Dime Community Bancshares, Inc.,
Series A, 5.50% (B)

    45,000        1,092,600  

KeyCorp,
Series F, 5.65%

    17,451        462,277  

Wells Fargo & Co.,
Series Q, Fixed until 09/15/2023,
5.85% (B) (C)

    40,000        1,035,600  
    

 

 

 
       3,973,837  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 0.2%  

Voya Financial, Inc.,
Series B, Fixed until 09/15/2029,
5.35% (B) (C)

    19,547        554,939  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 0.5%  

Colony Capital, Inc.,
Series G, 7.50%

    8,250        181,665  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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     Shares      Value  
PREFERRED STOCKS (continued)  
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (continued)  

Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corp.,
Series C, 6.13%

    50,000        $   1,245,000  
    

 

 

 
       1,426,665  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 1.4%  

Aspen Insurance Holdings, Ltd.,
5.63%

    20,000        501,000  

Athene Holding, Ltd.,
Series A, Fixed until 06/30/2029,
6.35% (C)

    35,000        937,300  

Enstar Group, Ltd.,
Series E, 7.00% (B)

    60,000        1,584,000  

Globe Life, Inc.,
6.13%

    20,000        517,400  
    

 

 

 
       3,539,700  
    

 

 

 
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts - 1.8%  

AGNC Investment Corp.,
Series E, Fixed until 10/15/2024,
6.50% (C)

    63,100        1,398,927  

Annaly Capital Management, Inc.,
Series F, Fixed until 09/30/2022,
6.95% (B) (C)

    62,000        1,395,620  

Dynex Capital, Inc.,
Series C, Fixed until 04/15/2025,
6.90% (C)

    45,000        989,100  

Two Harbors Investment Corp.,
Series B, Fixed until 07/27/2027,
7.63% (C)

    39,800        816,696  
    

 

 

 
       4,600,343  
    

 

 

 
Real Estate Management & Development - 0.3%  

Brookfield Property Partners, LP,
Series A-1, 6.50%

    39,500        824,760  
    

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks
(Cost $16,190,867)

 

     15,432,844  
  

 

 

 
MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP - 0.4%  
Capital Markets - 0.4%  

AllianceBernstein Holding, LP

    35,000        1,017,100  
    

 

 

 

Total Master Limited Partnership
(Cost $679,990)

 

     1,017,100  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES - 41.1%  
Air Freight & Logistics - 0.2%  

XPO Logistics, Inc.
6.13%, 09/01/2023 (D)

    $  500,000        506,250  
    

 

 

 
Auto Components - 2.1%  
Clarios Global, LP / Clarios US Finance Co.             

6.25%, 05/15/2026 (D)

    1,750,000        1,833,195  

8.50%, 05/15/2027 (D)

    1,250,000        1,303,937  

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
7.63%, 03/15/2027

    79,000        91,443  

Dana, Inc.
5.38%, 11/15/2027

    1,750,000        1,806,875  

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
7.00%, 03/15/2028

    475,000        502,790  
    

 

 

 
       5,538,240  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Automobiles - 1.0%  

General Motors Co.
6.80%, 10/01/2027

    $   500,000        $   613,811  

Tesla, Inc.
5.30%, 08/15/2025 (D)

    2,000,000        2,069,254  
    

 

 

 
       2,683,065  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 0.5%  

Builders FirstSource, Inc.
6.75%, 06/01/2027 (D)

    900,000        965,250  

JELD-WEN, Inc.
4.88%, 12/15/2027 (D)

    400,000        413,000  
    

 

 

 
       1,378,250  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 2.2%  

BCD Acquisition, Inc.
9.63%, 09/15/2023 (D)

    2,565,000        2,568,206  

Compass Group Diversified Holdings LLC
8.00%, 05/01/2026 (D)

    2,000,000        2,102,860  

Icahn Enterprises, LP / Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp.
6.25%, 02/01/2022

    1,000,000        1,002,500  
    

 

 

 
       5,673,566  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 1.0%  

Blue Cube Spinco LLC
9.75%, 10/15/2023

    508,000        522,620  
Methanex Corp.             

5.13%, 10/15/2027

    500,000        509,150  

5.25%, 12/15/2029

    1,500,000        1,519,840  
    

 

 

 
       2,551,610  
    

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies - 1.6%  

Cimpress PLC
7.00%, 06/15/2026 (D)

    2,350,000        2,338,250  

Herc Holdings, Inc.
5.50%, 07/15/2027 (D)

    1,500,000        1,541,437  

Stena International SA
6.13%, 02/01/2025 (D)

    300,000        282,000  
    

 

 

 
       4,161,687  
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment - 0.5%  

CommScope Technologies LLC
6.00%, 06/15/2025 (D)

    866,000        858,535  

CommScope, Inc.
8.25%, 03/01/2027 (B) (D)

    500,000        517,498  
    

 

 

 
       1,376,033  
    

 

 

 
Construction & Engineering - 1.3%  

Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc. / Brookfield Residential US Corp.
6.25%, 09/15/2027 (D)

    1,300,000        1,332,110  

Forestar Group, Inc.
5.00%, 03/01/2028 (D)

    1,750,000        1,737,260  

New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc.
6.25%, 03/15/2026 (D)

    200,000        206,750  
    

 

 

 
       3,276,120  
    

 

 

 
Construction Materials - 1.7%  
Cemex SAB de CV             

5.45%, 11/19/2029 (D)

    1,500,000        1,586,700  

7.38%, 06/05/2027 (D)

    500,000        550,755  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Construction Materials (continued)  

Norbord, Inc.
5.75%, 07/15/2027 (D)

    $   2,000,000        $   2,100,000  

US Concrete, Inc.
6.38%, 06/01/2024 (B)

    102,000        104,550  
    

 

 

 
       4,342,005  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 1.4%  

Altice Financing SA
7.50%, 05/15/2026 (D)

    1,050,000        1,095,938  
Credit Acceptance Corp.             

5.13%, 12/31/2024 (D)

    500,000        496,250  

6.63%, 03/15/2026

    250,000        259,375  

Enova International, Inc.
8.50%, 09/15/2025 (D)

    2,000,000        1,840,000  
    

 

 

 
       3,691,563  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Consumer Services - 0.9%  

Carriage Services, Inc.
6.63%, 06/01/2026 (D)

    2,261,000        2,376,447  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 1.0%  

Cornerstone Chemical Co.
6.75%, 08/15/2024 (D)

    1,000,000        940,000  

ILFC E-Capital Trust I
1.55% + Max of 3-Month LIBOR,
10-Year CMT, or 30-Year CMT, 2.98% (C), 12/21/2065 (D)

    900,000        472,401  

Quicken Loans LLC
5.25%, 01/15/2028 (D)

    1,250,000        1,306,575  
    

 

 

 
       2,718,976  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 0.6%  

Zayo Group Holdings, Inc.
6.13%, 03/01/2028 (D)

    1,500,000        1,513,125  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 0.6%  

Drax Finco PLC
6.63%, 11/01/2025 (D)

    1,371,000        1,435,266  
    

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment - 0.4%  

WESCO Distribution, Inc.
7.13%, 06/15/2025 (D)

    1,000,000        1,077,500  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.1%  

MTS Systems Corp.
5.75%, 08/15/2027 (D)

    300,000        304,035  
    

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services - 2.3%  

Archrock Partners, LP / Archrock Partners Finance Corp.
6.25%, 04/01/2028 (D)

    1,500,000        1,447,500  

Enviva Partners, LP / Enviva Partners Finance Corp.
6.50%, 01/15/2026 (D)

    3,800,000        4,009,000  

Transocean Sentry, Ltd.
5.38%, 05/15/2023 (D)

    750,000        481,875  
    

 

 

 
       5,938,375  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 0.5%  
GEO Group, Inc.             

5.13%, 04/01/2023 (B)

    750,000        603,750  

5.88%, 01/15/2022

    650,000        601,250  
    

 

 

 
       1,205,000  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Food Products - 1.1%  

B&G Foods, Inc.
5.25%, 04/01/2025

    $   1,184,000        $   1,219,520  

Chobani LLC / Chobani Finance Corp., Inc.
4.63%, 11/15/2028 (D)

    500,000        501,650  

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp.
5.75%, 03/15/2025 (D)

    1,000,000        1,023,750  
    

 

 

 
       2,744,920  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 2.3%  

Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc.
4.75%, 01/15/2028

    1,200,000        1,143,000  
Scientific Games International, Inc.             

7.00%, 05/15/2028 (D)

    2,350,000        2,334,279  

8.25%, 03/15/2026 (D)

    1,000,000        1,014,390  

VOC Escrow, Ltd.
5.00%, 02/15/2028 (D)

    866,000        749,410  

Wyndham Destinations, Inc.
6.60%, 10/01/2025

    650,000        692,250  
    

 

 

 
       5,933,329  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 0.8%  

LGI Homes, Inc.
6.88%, 07/15/2026 (D)

    2,026,000        2,117,170  
    

 

 

 
Household Products - 0.7%  

Central Garden & Pet Co.
6.13%, 11/15/2023

    1,700,000        1,728,390  
    

 

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates - 0.6%  

General Electric Co.
Fixed until 01/21/2021 (E),
5.00% (C)

    2,000,000        1,620,000  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 0.9%  

Leidos, Inc.
7.13%, 07/01/2032

    1,800,000        2,367,000  
    

 

 

 
Leisure Products - 0.6%  

Mattel, Inc.
5.88%, 12/15/2027 (D)

    1,500,000        1,630,050  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 1.9%  

JB Poindexter & Co., Inc.
7.13%, 04/15/2026 (D)

    250,000        265,702  

Meritor, Inc.
6.25%, 02/15/2024

    1,440,000        1,467,000  

Mueller Industries, Inc.
6.00%, 03/01/2027

    1,400,000        1,428,000  

Terex Corp.
5.63%, 02/01/2025 (D)

    1,150,000        1,167,250  

Wabash National Corp.
5.50%, 10/01/2025 (D)

    500,000        500,105  
    

 

 

 
       4,828,057  
    

 

 

 
Marine - 0.1%  

Tidewater, Inc.
8.00%, 08/01/2022

    393,528        375,819  
    

 

 

 
Media - 0.7%  

CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp.
4.50%, 05/01/2032 (D)

    400,000        413,500  
Diamond Sports Group LLC / Diamond
Sports Finance Co.
            

5.38%, 08/15/2026 (D)

    1,250,000        730,469  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Media (continued)  
Diamond Sports Group LLC / Diamond
Sports Finance Co. (continued)
            

6.63%, 08/15/2027 (D)

    $   1,500,000        $   598,725  
    

 

 

 
       1,742,694  
    

 

 

 
Metals & Mining - 1.7%  

Allegheny Technologies, Inc.
5.88%, 12/01/2027 (B)

    2,452,000        2,307,945  

Kaiser Aluminum Corp.
6.50%, 05/01/2025 (D)

    1,200,000        1,272,000  

U.S. Steel Corp.
6.88%, 08/15/2025

    1,000,000        794,000  
    

 

 

 
       4,373,945  
    

 

 

 
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts - 0.4%  

AG Issuer LLC
6.25%, 03/01/2028 (D)

    1,000,000        975,000  
    

 

 

 
Multiline Retail - 0.7%  
Dillard’s, Inc.             

7.00%, 12/01/2028

    230,000        240,346  

7.75%, 07/15/2026

    1,150,000        1,235,493  

7.88%, 01/01/2023

    350,000        374,282  
    

 

 

 
       1,850,121  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 0.5%  

Hess Midstream Operations, LP
5.13%, 06/15/2028 (D)

    1,000,000        995,000  

Valero Energy Corp.
8.75%, 06/15/2030

    300,000        396,026  
    

 

 

 
       1,391,026  
    

 

 

 
Personal Products - 0.8%  

HLF Financing SARL LLC / Herbalife International, Inc.
7.25%, 08/15/2026 (D)

    2,000,000        2,058,740  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 0.4%  
Bausch Health Cos., Inc.             

5.00%, 01/30/2028 (D)

    500,000        494,190  

5.25%, 01/30/2030 (D)

    500,000        493,775  
    

 

 

 
       987,965  
    

 

 

 
Professional Services - 0.1%  

AMN Healthcare, Inc.
5.13%, 10/01/2024 (D)

    380,000        389,728  
    

 

 

 
Real Estate Management & Development - 0.4%  

Kennedy-Wilson, Inc.
5.88%, 04/01/2024

    1,000,000        965,000  
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - 1.9%  
Fortress Transportation & Infrastructure
Investors LLC
            

6.50%, 10/01/2025 (D)

    350,000        344,824  

6.75%, 03/15/2022 (D)

    1,415,000        1,404,334  

9.75%, 08/01/2027 (D)

    500,000        531,875  

Uber Technologies, Inc.
8.00%, 11/01/2026 (D)

    2,450,000        2,581,687  
    

 

 

 
       4,862,720  
    

 

 

 
Software - 0.5%  

j2 Cloud Services LLC / j2 Cloud Co-Obligor, Inc.
6.00%, 07/15/2025 (D)

    1,250,000        1,309,125  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Specialty Retail - 1.9%  

Carvana Co.
5.88%, 10/01/2028 (D)

    $   2,520,000        $   2,489,029  
L Brands, Inc.             

6.69%, 01/15/2027

    1,000,000        1,001,150  

6.88%, 07/01/2025 (D)

    500,000        535,990  

Lithia Motors, Inc.
5.25%, 08/01/2025 (D)

    1,000,000        1,035,000  
    

 

 

 
       5,061,169  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 0.4%  

Dell International LLC / EMC Corp.
8.10%, 07/15/2036 (D)

    750,000        1,013,060  
    

 

 

 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 0.4%  

PVH Corp.
7.75%, 11/15/2023

    100,000        116,068  

Wolverine World Wide, Inc.
5.00%, 09/01/2026 (D)

    800,000        806,000  
    

 

 

 
       922,068  
    

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors - 0.6%  

H&E Equipment Services, Inc.
5.63%, 09/01/2025

    1,500,000        1,556,250  
    

 

 

 
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.8%  

Altice France SA
7.38%, 05/01/2026 (D)

    2,000,000        2,087,400  
    

 

 

 

Total Corporate Debt Securities
(Cost $108,311,471)

 

     106,637,859  
  

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 1.6%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 1.6%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 0.09% (F)

    4,033,990        4,033,990  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $4,033,990)

 

     4,033,990  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 0.8%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 0.00% (F), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $2,153,191 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 0.13%, due 09/15/2023, and with a value of $2,196,345.

    $  2,153,191        2,153,191  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $2,153,191)

 

     2,153,191  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $245,969,218)

 

     262,659,804  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (1.1)%

 

     (2,899,790
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

 

     $  259,760,014  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (G)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Common Stocks

   $ 133,384,820      $      $      $ 133,384,820  

Preferred Stocks

     15,432,844                      15,432,844  

Master Limited Partnership

     1,017,100                      1,017,100  

Corporate Debt Securities

            106,637,859               106,637,859  

Other Investment Company

     4,033,990                      4,033,990  

Repurchase Agreement

            2,153,191               2,153,191  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 153,868,754      $ 108,791,050      $      $ 262,659,804  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing security.
(B)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $4,469,814, collateralized by cash collateral of $4,033,990 and non-cash collateral, such as U.S. government securities and irrevocable letters of credit, of $529,650. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(C)    Floating or variable rate securities. The rates disclosed are as of October 31, 2020. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated within the description. Variable rate securities with a floor or ceiling feature are disclosed at the inherent rate, where applicable. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread, but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions; these securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in the description.
(D)    Securities are exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Securities may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2020, the total value of 144A securities is $77,472,366, representing 29.8% of the Fund’s net assets.
(E)    Perpetual maturity. The date displayed is the next call date.
(F)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2020.
(G)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

ADR    American Depositary Receipt
CMT    Constant Maturity Treasury
LIBOR    London Interbank Offered Rate

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC

The fiscal year ended October 31, 2020 began with U.S. markets near all-time highs, though global trade tensions persisted, and manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Indexes (“PMIs”) softened. It was risk on for markets as equities led the way in total and risk-adjusted returns in late 2019, followed by high yield, then investment grade. Treasuries retreated toward the end of 2019.

Worries around trade ceded to concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak early in 2020. Confidence dropped rapidly as the country grappled with a worsening outbreak that eventually led to widespread stay at home orders and the closure of nonessential businesses. Gross Domestic Product (“GDP”) and private investment contracted, and risk assets declined meaningfully. PMIs declined materially, and GDP eventually faced a historic decline. Equities led the way down with peak-to-trough losses of approximately one third, and high yield bonds posted double digit declines. U.S. Treasuries rallied aggressively as investors fled risk assets.

Markets rebounded in the second quarter, after aggressive monetary stimulus from the U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) and fiscal stimulus from the Federal Government gave markets the confidence that the worst may be over. The damage to the U.S. economy was historic with second quarter GDP declining by over 31%. Economic activity and the employment market improved materially by the end of the fiscal year, albeit both were still lower than they had been at the end of 2019.

Nonfarm payroll gains were a bright spot in October 2020, coming in higher than expected. Both the labor force and employment grew over the month, which led to meaningfully higher headline employment and labor force participation rates. Consumer confidence slightly retreated as an upbeat reading on present conditions was overshadowed by more muted expectations. Headline personal income which was propped up by government unemployment benefits that largely expired in July, advanced nonetheless in September, and spending growth accelerated.

J.P. Morgan Investment Management, Inc.

After a strong close to 2019, solid U.S. economic indicators continued to buoy the S&P 500® in the beginning of 2020. Despite the late January volatility due to initial outbreaks of COVID-19, an early indication that the disease’s effects would be relatively short-lived propelled the S&P 500® to new all-time highs in February. However, the outbreak continued to grow and ramp up globally. Distinct read-throughs began to take place in global economic data, such as in jobless claims and global manufacturing and service Purchasing Managers’ Indexes (“PMIs”), ultimately leading to a dramatic downturn for the markets in March. The U.S. economy contracted at an annualized pace of 5.0% in the frist quarter of the year, ending more than a decade-long expansion. While extraordinary fiscal and monetary policy responses helped the market recover from April through June, 2020, volatility remained elevated throughout the summer.

In light of the volatility and following strong performance in the second quarter, the market continued to rise and reached new all-time highs in August, driven by a rally in technology stocks and encouraging economic data. While gross domestic product (“GDP”) for the second quarter fell by an annualized rate of 31.4%, investors focused on the continued recovery in other economic data. The unemployment rate fell, and the composite PMI impressed in August. U.S. consumer confidence also rebounded along with a recovery in retail sales. The Federal Reserve’s intentions to maintain an accommodative monetary policy as long as necessary to support the economy also helped lift equity market levels.

However, September brought renewed bouts of volatility as concerns over a second wave of COVID-19 infections, the upcoming U.S. presidential election and renewed lockdown measures took a toll on investor confidence. Meanwhile, trade tensions between the U.S. and China rose as the Trump Administration announced targeted trade restrictions on certain Chinese firms. While the economic indicators have shown continued improvement, including third quarter GDP having grown at an annualized rate of 33.1% when compared to the previous quarter, the new wave of COVID-19 infections and the persisting trade tensions continue to weigh on the path to economic recovery.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced (Class A) returned 9.76%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its primary and secondary benchmarks, the S&P 500® and the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index, returned 9.71% and 6.19%, respectively.

 

 

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STRATEGY REVIEW

Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC

Over the past year, the Fund remained overweight to spread-based assets relative to the benchmark, given the portfolio management team’s views on expected risk-adjusted returns of the assets. Portions of securitized credit tied to commercial real estate were negatively affected by changes to the economy due to COVID-19, and commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”) and other portions of the structured market detracted from returns in the period, though, in most cases, we continue to believe they offer attractive investment opportunities given robust structural protections and an improving economic backdrop.

Within investment grade corporate credit, financials were preferred over industrials due to strong capital positions and lower expected event risk. During the period, the portfolio managers became more biased toward intermediate-dated credit given the steeper credit curves compared to short-dated corporate credit.

During the one-year period, relative performance for the portfolio was driven by the overweight to spread-based assets. Carry contributed positively to relative returns but was offset by negative contributions from spread factors. Risk-based assets rallied during the second and third quarters, but not enough to offset losses during the first quarter. Yield curve positioning was also a detractor as Treasury rates moved lower.

At an asset class level, the portfolio’s allocation to longer duration Treasury securities compared to the benchmark’s Treasury holdings contributed positively to relative returns, as did the portfolio’s underweight allocation to agency residential mortgage-backed securities (“RMBS”). These positives were partially offset by the portfolio’s allocation to shorter duration CMBS and security selection within investment grade corporate credit.

Within investment grade corporate credit, security selection in banking and overweight allocations to communications and consumer non-cyclicals contributed positively to relative returns. Security selection in transportation and overweight allocations to energy and REITs detracted.

J.P. Morgan Investment Management, Inc.

Stock selection in the technology and industrial cyclical sectors contributed to results while stock selection in the insurance and pharma/medtech sectors detracted from returns.

On the positive side, within financials, our overweight in PayPal Holdings, Inc. (“PayPal”) buoyed returns. PayPal outperformed on accelerating ecommerce adoption due to COVID-19. While PayPal is not immune to a slowdown, it was viewed as a relative safe haven amid COVID-19 concerns given limited exposure to travel and nearly 100% ecommerce exposure. Data points indicate that multiple years of typical ecommerce adoption were condensed into April and May, and daily net new active customer growth is at record highs. Additionally, within technology, our underweight in Intel Corp. helped results. Shares of Intel Corp. underperformed as the company lowered its guidance for Q3 2020 and announced a delay in its 7nm processors.

On the negative side, within technology, our overweight in Automatic Data Processing held back results as it reported much weaker fiscal Q4 2020 bookings and a higher than expected expense outlook for fiscal year 2021. Additionally, within financials, our overweight in Citigroup (“Citigroup”) hurt returns. Citigroup has been weighed down by fears over the pace of the economic recovery in the U.S. Fears of rising credit losses and lower interest rates have negatively affected the near-term earnings outlook for all banks. In addition, Citigroup acknowledged a regulatory review on issues surrounding risk and controls management in light of erroneous payments to creditors of Revlon.

During the fiscal year, the Fund utilized derivatives. These positions added to performance.

 

Bradley D. Doyle, CFA

Tyler A. Knight, CFA

Doug Weih, CFA

Brian W. Westhoff, CFA

Sivakumar N. Rajan

Co-Portfolio Managers

Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC

Tim Snyder, CFA

Raffaele Zingone, CFA

Steven G. Lee

Co-Portfolio Manager

J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.

 

 

 

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Asset Allocation   

Percentage of Net

Assets

 

Common Stocks

     58.4

Corporate Debt Securities

     14.2  

U.S. Government Obligations

     10.1  

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

     8.0  

Commercial Paper

     5.8  

Mortgage-Backed Securities

     3.6  

Asset-Backed Securities

     3.1  

Repurchase Agreement

     1.5  

Short-Term U.S. Government Obligations

     1.0  

Foreign Government Obligations

     0.5  

Other Investment Company

     0.5  

Municipal Government Obligations

     0.2  

Preferred Stocks

     0.0

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) ^

     (6.9

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

*

Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.

 

^

The Net Other Assets (Liabilities) category may include, but is not limited to, reverse repurchase agreements, forward foreign currency contracts, futures contracts, swap agreements, written options and swaptions, and cash collateral.

 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

        1 Year        5 Year       

10 Year or
Since Inception

       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       3.71        7.03        8.55        12/02/1994  

Class A (NAV)

       9.76        8.25        9.17        12/02/1994  

S&P 500® (A)

       9.71        11.71        13.01     

Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index (B)

       6.19        4.08        3.55           

Class C (POP)

       7.89        7.44        8.42        11/11/2002  

Class C (NAV)

       8.89        7.44        8.42        11/11/2002  

Class I (NAV)

       9.99        8.49        9.49        11/30/2009  

Class R6 (NAV)

       10.11        8.62        7.70        05/29/2015  

(A) The S&P 500® is market-capitalization weighted index of 500 large U.S. companies with common stock listed on the NYSE or NASDAQ.

(B) The Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index measures investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bonds, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, as well as both mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

The Fund’s benchmarks are unmanaged indices used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for Class A shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Shares purchased prior to March 1, 2004 are subject to a maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge (2% in the 1st year, decreasing to 0% after 2 years) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would be lower. There are no sales charges on Class I and R6 shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The price of equity securities fluctuates based on changes in a company’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the equity securities owned by the Fund fall, the value of the Fund will decline. Fixed income securities have several risks including fluctuations in market value, changes in interest rates as the values will decrease as interest rates rise, and issuers defaulting on their obligations to pay interest or return principal.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 58.4%  
Aerospace & Defense - 0.6%  

General Dynamics Corp.

    7,855        $  1,031,597  

Northrop Grumman Corp.

    8,465        2,453,327  

Raytheon Technologies Corp.

    52,991        2,878,471  
    

 

 

 
       6,363,395  
    

 

 

 
Air Freight & Logistics - 0.3%  

FedEx Corp.

    12,375        3,210,941  
    

 

 

 
Airlines - 0.2%  

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

    22,522        690,074  

Southwest Airlines Co.

    29,200        1,154,276  
    

 

 

 
       1,844,350  
    

 

 

 
Auto Components - 0.1%  

Magna International, Inc.

    21,388        1,093,141  
    

 

 

 
Automobiles - 0.1%  

General Motors Co.

    41,353        1,427,919  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 1.8%  

Bank of America Corp.

    124,982        2,962,074  

Citigroup, Inc.

    140,924        5,837,072  

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

    51,408        1,400,868  

KeyCorp

    173,794        2,255,846  

Regions Financial Corp.

    135,258        1,798,931  

Truist Financial Corp.

    23,818        1,003,214  

US Bancorp

    41,540        1,617,983  

Wells Fargo & Co.

    144,368        3,096,694  
    

 

 

 
       19,972,682  
    

 

 

 
Beverages - 0.7%  

Coca-Cola Co.

    101,985        4,901,399  

Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A

    17,886        2,955,304  
    

 

 

 
       7,856,703  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 1.5%  

AbbVie, Inc.

    82,086        6,985,519  

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (A)

    21,586        2,485,412  

Amgen, Inc.

    4,363        946,509  

Biogen, Inc. (A)

    6,422        1,618,793  

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (A)

    4,322        2,349,266  

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (A)

    10,721        2,233,828  
    

 

 

 
       16,619,327  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 0.5%  

Carrier Global Corp.

    29,796        994,889  

Masco Corp.

    40,589        2,175,570  

Trane Technologies PLC

    18,283        2,427,068  
    

 

 

 
       5,597,527  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 1.8%  

BlackRock, Inc.

    4,067        2,436,987  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

    10,484        1,981,895  

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

    30,507        2,879,861  

MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.

    1,766        951,609  

Morgan Stanley

    103,017        4,960,269  

MSCI, Inc.

    2,558        894,891  

S&P Global, Inc.

    12,080        3,898,579  

State Street Corp.

    25,386        1,495,235  

T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.

    4,690        594,035  
    

 

 

 
       20,093,361  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 1.0%  

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.

    5,140        1,419,874  

Celanese Corp.

    12,082        1,371,428  
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Chemicals (continued)  

Dow, Inc.

    31,413        $   1,428,977  

DuPont de Nemours, Inc.

    24,637        1,401,353  

Eastman Chemical Co.

    35,041        2,832,714  

Linde PLC

    8,948        1,971,602  

LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A

    11,873        812,707  
    

 

 

 
       11,238,655  
    

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.1%  

Cintas Corp.

    2,486        781,971  
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment - 0.2%  

Cisco Systems, Inc.

    52,106        1,870,605  

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

    2,319        366,541  
    

 

 

 
       2,237,146  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 0.2%  

Capital One Financial Corp.

    36,683        2,680,794  
    

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging - 0.4%  

Avery Dennison Corp.

    11,722        1,622,208  

Crown Holdings, Inc. (A)

    17,070        1,464,606  

Packaging Corp. of America

    4,674        535,126  

WestRock Co.

    24,325        913,404  
    

 

 

 
       4,535,344  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Consumer Services - 0.0% (B)  

H&R Block, Inc.

    9,303        160,570  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 1.0%  

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B (A)

    51,531        10,404,109  

Voya Financial, Inc.

    8,771        420,394  
    

 

 

 
       10,824,503  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 0.6%  

Verizon Communications, Inc.

    123,361        7,030,343  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 1.1%  

Entergy Corp.

    21,393        2,165,399  

Exelon Corp.

    20,100        801,789  

FirstEnergy Corp.

    13,398        398,189  

NextEra Energy, Inc.

    99,636        7,294,352  

Xcel Energy, Inc.

    26,871        1,881,776  
    

 

 

 
       12,541,505  
    

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment - 0.5%  

Eaton Corp. PLC

    41,404        4,297,321  

Emerson Electric Co.

    24,960        1,617,158  
    

 

 

 
       5,914,479  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.1%  

TE Connectivity, Ltd.

    11,539        1,117,898  
    

 

 

 
Entertainment - 0.8%  

Electronic Arts, Inc. (A)

    7,679        920,174  

Netflix, Inc. (A)

    16,067        7,643,715  
    

 

 

 
       8,563,889  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 1.1%  

Camden Property Trust

    16,824        1,551,846  

Equinix, Inc.

    4,710        3,444,140  

Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc.

    9,764        577,931  

Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.

    10,482        1,222,516  

Prologis, Inc.

    35,225        3,494,320  

Realty Income Corp.

    5,008        289,763  

Sun Communities, Inc.

    3,211        441,930  

UDR, Inc.

    6,954        217,243  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (continued)  

Ventas, Inc.

    18,453        $   728,340  
    

 

 

 
       11,968,029  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 0.3%  

Costco Wholesale Corp.

    7,392        2,643,527  

Kroger Co.

    33,116        1,066,666  
    

 

 

 
       3,710,193  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 0.4%  

Conagra Brands, Inc.

    11,706        410,764  

Mondelez International, Inc., Class A

    80,835        4,293,955  
    

 

 

 
       4,704,719  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 1.9%  

Abbott Laboratories

    9,218        968,904  

ABIOMED, Inc. (A)

    1,054        265,482  

Baxter International, Inc.

    39,303        3,048,734  

Becton Dickinson & Co.

    8,862        2,048,274  

Boston Scientific Corp. (A)

    58,362        2,000,066  

DexCom, Inc. (A)

    2,249        718,735  

Edwards Lifesciences Corp. (A)

    8,669        621,481  

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (A)

    1,875        1,250,775  

Medtronic PLC

    56,388        5,670,941  

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.

    29,864        3,945,034  
    

 

 

 
       20,538,426  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 1.7%  

Anthem, Inc.

    8,326        2,271,333  

Centene Corp. (A)

    7,654        452,351  

Cigna Corp.

    20,298        3,389,157  

McKesson Corp.

    24,648        3,635,334  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

    28,056        8,561,008  
    

 

 

 
       18,309,183  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 0.3%  

Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc.

    17,976        1,578,473  

Yum! Brands, Inc.

    23,980        2,238,053  
    

 

 

 
       3,816,526  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 0.2%  

Lennar Corp., Class A

    35,239        2,474,835  
    

 

 

 
Household Products - 1.1%  

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

    24,706        3,275,768  

Procter & Gamble Co.

    68,237        9,355,293  
    

 

 

 
       12,631,061  
    

 

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates - 0.6%  

Honeywell International, Inc.

    41,086        6,777,136  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 1.1%  

Allstate Corp.

    36,232        3,215,590  

American International Group, Inc.

    20,562        647,497  

Chubb, Ltd.

    15,812        2,054,137  

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

    25,147        968,663  

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.

    10,857        1,123,265  

MetLife, Inc.

    7,530        285,011  

Progressive Corp.

    38,088        3,500,287  
    

 

 

 
       11,794,450  
    

 

 

 
Interactive Media & Services - 3.7%  

Alphabet, Inc., Class A (A)

    9,012        14,564,383  

Alphabet, Inc., Class C (A)

    7,227        11,715,039  

Facebook, Inc., Class A (A)

    53,045        13,956,670  
    

 

 

 
       40,236,092  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 3.3%  

Amazon.com, Inc. (A)

    11,138        $   33,816,639  

Booking Holdings, Inc. (A)

    1,632        2,647,920  
    

 

 

 
       36,464,559  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 3.4%  

Accenture PLC, Class A

    28,868        6,261,758  

Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.

    13,100        1,028,350  

FleetCor Technologies, Inc. (A)

    2,042        451,098  

International Business Machines Corp.

    31,392        3,505,231  

Leidos Holdings, Inc.

    27,585        2,289,555  

Mastercard, Inc., Class A

    36,157        10,436,357  

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (A)

    40,933        7,618,859  

Visa, Inc., Class A

    31,088        5,649,000  
    

 

 

 
       37,240,208  
    

 

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 1.0%  

Illumina, Inc. (A)

    5,410        1,583,507  

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

    18,262        8,640,117  

Waters Corp. (A)

    1,633        363,865  
    

 

 

 
       10,587,489  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 1.1%  

Cummins, Inc.

    11,682        2,568,755  

Deere & Co.

    8,775        1,982,360  

Parker-Hannifin Corp.

    15,787        3,289,380  

Snap-on, Inc.

    6,845        1,078,293  

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

    21,491        3,571,804  
    

 

 

 
       12,490,592  
    

 

 

 
Media - 1.4%  

Altice USA, Inc., Class A (A)

    24,762        667,336  

Charter Communications, Inc., Class A (A)

    9,734        5,877,584  

Comcast Corp., Class A

    151,702        6,407,892  

Discovery, Inc., Class A (A) (C)

    50,565        1,023,436  

Discovery, Inc., Class C (A)

    72,737        1,332,542  
    

 

 

 
       15,308,790  
    

 

 

 
Metals & Mining - 0.1%  

Newmont Corp.

    18,753        1,178,438  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 0.7%  

Ameren Corp.

    13,715        1,112,561  

CMS Energy Corp.

    26,325        1,667,162  

DTE Energy Co.

    13,982        1,725,658  

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.

    41,684        2,423,925  

Sempra Energy

    7,038        882,284  
    

 

 

 
       7,811,590  
    

 

 

 
Multiline Retail - 0.5%  

Dollar Tree, Inc. (A)

    16,558        1,495,518  

Target Corp.

    26,445        4,025,458  
    

 

 

 
       5,520,976  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 1.2%  

Cabot Oil & Gas Corp.

    11,295        200,938  

Cheniere Energy, Inc. (A)

    14,291        684,110  

Chevron Corp.

    58,378        4,057,271  

ConocoPhillips

    30,140        862,607  

Diamondback Energy, Inc.

    20,325        527,637  

EOG Resources, Inc.

    55,059        1,885,220  

Kinder Morgan, Inc.

    51,774        616,111  

Phillips 66

    29,488        1,375,910  

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.

    25,593        2,036,179  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (continued)  

Williams Cos., Inc.

    28,561        $   548,085  
    

 

 

 
       12,794,068  
    

 

 

 
Personal Products - 0.1%  

Estee Lauder Cos., Inc., Class A

    7,382        1,621,530  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 2.3%  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

    109,790        6,417,226  

Eli Lilly & Co.

    36,240        4,727,870  

Johnson & Johnson

    37,839        5,188,105  

Merck & Co., Inc.

    98,600        7,415,706  

Pfizer, Inc.

    30,277        1,074,228  
    

 

 

 
       24,823,135  
    

 

 

 
Professional Services - 0.1%  

Verisk Analytics, Inc.

    3,857        686,430  
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - 0.7%  

CSX Corp.

    33,322        2,630,439  

Lyft, Inc., Class A (A)

    10,832        247,295  

Norfolk Southern Corp.

    24,678        5,160,663  
    

 

 

 
       8,038,397  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 3.4%  

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (A)

    43,513        3,276,094  

Analog Devices, Inc.

    36,189        4,289,482  

Applied Materials, Inc.

    63,181        3,742,211  

Intel Corp.

    29,907        1,324,282  

Lam Research Corp.

    7,978        2,729,114  

Microchip Technology, Inc.

    11,415        1,199,488  

Micron Technology, Inc. (A)

    38,231        1,924,549  

NVIDIA Corp.

    12,140        6,086,510  

NXP Semiconductors NV

    23,550        3,182,076  

Qorvo, Inc. (A)

    13,622        1,734,898  

QUALCOMM, Inc.

    9,384        1,157,610  

Texas Instruments, Inc.

    44,920        6,494,983  
    

 

 

 
       37,141,297  
    

 

 

 
Software - 5.2%  

Fortinet, Inc. (A)

    3,373        372,278  

Intuit, Inc.

    15,110        4,754,815  

Microsoft Corp.

    211,398        42,801,753  

salesforce.com, Inc. (A)

    32,362        7,516,722  

Workday, Inc., Class A (A)

    7,208        1,514,545  
    

 

 

 
       56,960,113  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 2.2%  

AutoZone, Inc. (A)

    3,099        3,498,709  

Best Buy Co., Inc.

    36,516        4,073,360  

Home Depot, Inc.

    25,610        6,830,443  

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

    43,531        6,882,251  

TJX Cos., Inc.

    50,457        2,563,216  
    

 

 

 
       23,847,979  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 4.1%  

Apple, Inc.

    403,073        43,878,527  

Seagate Technology PLC

    36,801        1,759,824  
    

 

 

 
       45,638,351  
    

 

 

 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 0.6%  

Carter’s, Inc.

    17,695        1,441,258  

NIKE, Inc., Class B

    40,853        4,905,628  
    

 

 

 
       6,346,886  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Tobacco - 0.7%  

Altria Group, Inc.

    95,343        $   3,439,975  

Philip Morris International, Inc.

    62,239        4,420,214  
    

 

 

 
       7,860,189  
    

 

 

 
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.3%  

T-Mobile US, Inc. (A)

    34,399        3,769,098  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $415,496,824)

       644,797,208  
  

 

 

 
PREFERRED STOCKS - 0.0% (B)  
Banks - 0.0% (B)  

Citigroup Capital XIII,
3-Month LIBOR + 6.37%,
6.59% (D)

    11,963        327,786  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 0.0% (B)  

SCE Trust III,
Series H, Fixed until 03/15/2024,
5.75% (D)

    960        21,216  
    

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks
(Cost $351,477)

       349,002  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES - 3.1%  

321 Henderson Receivables VI LLC
Series 2010-1A, Class A,
5.56%, 07/15/2059 (E)

    $  258,019        288,809  

BlueMountain CLO, Ltd.
Series 2015-2A, Class A1R,
3-Month LIBOR + 0.93%,
1.15% (D), 07/18/2027 (E)

    737,813        730,589  

BRE Grand Islander Timeshare Issuer LLC
Series 2017-1A, Class A,
2.94%, 05/25/2029 (E)

    274,550        278,736  

BXG Receivables Note Trust
Series 2015-A, Class A,
2.88%, 05/02/2030 (E)

    300,167        300,390  

CIFC Funding, Ltd.
Series 2013-2A, Class A1LR,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.21%,
1.43% (D), 10/18/2030 (E)

    1,975,000        1,961,560  

Diamond Resorts Owner Trust
Series 2019-1A, Class A,
2.89%, 02/20/2032 (E)

    255,420        262,038  

ICG CLO, Ltd.
Series 2014-1A, Class A1R,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.22%,
1.44% (D), 01/20/2030 (E)

    668,469        657,909  

JG Wentworth XXII LLC
Series 2010-3A, Class A,
3.82%, 12/15/2048 (E)

    475,937        498,583  

JGWPT XXVIII LLC
Series 2013-1A, Class A,
3.22%, 04/15/2067 (E)

    814,424        878,558  

Laurel Road Prime Student Loan Trust
Series 2018-B, Class A2FX,
3.54%, 05/26/2043 (E)

    330,682        338,736  

Longfellow Place CLO, Ltd.
Series 2013-1A, Class ARR,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.34%,
1.58% (D), 04/15/2029 (E)

    1,154,271        1,146,131  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

Mill City Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2016-1, Class A1,
2.50% (D), 04/25/2057 (E)

    $   112,693        $   113,873  
MVW Owner Trust             

Series 2014-1A, Class A,

    

2.25%, 09/22/2031 (E)

    81,490        81,659  

Series 2016-1A, Class A,

    

2.25%, 12/20/2033 (E)

    85,752        85,939  

Series 2019-1A, Class A,

    

2.89%, 11/20/2036 (E)

    257,890        264,744  

New Residential Advance Receivables Trust
Series 2020-T1, Class AT1,
1.43%, 08/15/2053 (E)

    900,000        900,855  
NRZ Advance Receivables Trust             

Series 2020-T2, Class AT2,

    

1.48%, 09/15/2053 (E)

    2,846,000        2,850,753  

Series 2020-T3, Class AT3,

    

1.32%, 10/15/2052 (E)

    100,000        100,090  

Octagon Investment Partners 33, Ltd.
Series 2017-1A, Class A1,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.19%,
1.41% (D), 01/20/2031 (E)

    800,000        790,537  

Ocwen Master Advance Receivables Trust
Series 2020-T1, Class AT1,
1.28%, 08/15/2052 (E)

    3,216,000        3,226,215  
Orange Lake Timeshare Trust             

Series 2016-A, Class A,

    

2.61%, 03/08/2029 (E)

    553,313        557,258  

Series 2018-A, Class A,

    

3.10%, 11/08/2030 (E)

    82,015        83,903  

Series 2018-A, Class B,

    

3.35%, 11/08/2030 (E)

    67,102        68,144  

Series 2019-A, Class A,

    

3.06%, 04/09/2038 (E)

    512,481        526,451  

Palmer Square CLO, Ltd.
Series 2015-2A, Class A1R2,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.10%,
1.32% (D), 07/20/2030 (E)

    2,000,000        1,973,352  
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC             

Series 2016-2A, Class A,

    

2.33%, 07/20/2033 (E)

    116,622        117,119  

Series 2020-2A, Class A,

    

1.33%, 07/20/2037 (E)

    639,705        642,384  

SolarCity LMC LLC
Series 2014-2, Class A,
4.02%, 07/20/2044 (E)

    368,565        371,672  

SPS Servicer Advance Receivables Trust II
Series 2020-T1, Class AT1,
1.28%, 11/15/2052 (E)

    481,000        481,195  
Towd Point Mortgage Trust             

Series 2015-3, Class A1B,

    

3.00% (D), 03/25/2054 (E)

    117,941        118,558  

Series 2015-4, Class A1B,

    

2.75% (D), 04/25/2055 (E)

    175,035        175,988  

Series 2015-5, Class A1B,

    

2.75% (D), 05/25/2055 (E)

    156,211        157,513  

Series 2015-6, Class A1B,

    

2.75% (D), 04/25/2055 (E)

    256,704        260,988  

Series 2016-1, Class A1B,

    

2.75% (D), 02/25/2055 (E)

    189,696        192,394  
     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  
Towd Point Mortgage Trust (continued)             

Series 2016-2, Class A1A,

    

2.75% (D), 08/25/2055 (E)

    $   503,639        $   515,746  

Series 2016-3, Class A1,

    

2.25% (D), 04/25/2056 (E)

    216,853        219,400  

Series 2016-4, Class A1,

    

2.25% (D), 07/25/2056 (E)

    495,769        503,616  

Series 2017-1, Class A1,

    

2.75% (D), 10/25/2056 (E)

    679,154        696,109  

Series 2017-2, Class A1,

    

2.75% (D), 04/25/2057 (E)

    725,505        744,877  

Series 2017-3, Class A1,

    

2.75% (D), 07/25/2057 (E)

    314,000        323,085  

Series 2017-4, Class A1,

    

2.75% (D), 06/25/2057 (E)

    1,097,163        1,134,930  

Series 2018-1, Class A1,

    

3.00% (D), 01/25/2058 (E)

    875,786        913,946  

Series 2018-3, Class A1,

    

3.75% (D), 05/25/2058 (E)

    1,276,017        1,359,779  

Series 2018-4, Class A1,

    

3.00% (D), 06/25/2058 (E)

    837,393        893,413  

Series 2019-1, Class A1,

    

3.75% (D), 03/25/2058 (E)

    1,349,145        1,444,941  

Series 2020-4, Class A1,

    

1.75%, 10/25/2060 (E)

    1,900,000        1,934,328  

VB-S1 Issuer LLC
Series 2018-1A, Class C,
3.41%, 02/15/2048 (E)

    1,155,000        1,185,189  

VSE VOI Mortgage LLC
Series 2016-A, Class A,
2.54%, 07/20/2033 (E)

    107,164        107,779  

Welk Resorts LLC
Series 2017-AA, Class A,
2.82%, 06/15/2033 (E)

    432,562        437,641  

Wellfleet CLO, Ltd.
Series 2016-2A, Class A1R,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.14%,
1.36% (D), 10/20/2028 (E)

    808,064        801,721  
    

 

 

 

Total Asset-Backed Securities
(Cost $34,405,809)

       34,700,123  
  

 

 

 
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES - 14.2%  
Aerospace & Defense - 0.3%  

BAE Systems PLC
3.40%, 04/15/2030 (E)

    356,000        396,005  
Boeing Co.             

3.50%, 03/01/2039

    1,202,000        1,088,574  

5.15%, 05/01/2030

    737,000        814,482  

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.
3.84%, 05/01/2025 (E)

    312,000        343,307  

L3 Harris Technologies, Inc.
2.90%, 12/15/2029

    414,000        451,821  
    

 

 

 
       3,094,189  
    

 

 

 
Airlines - 0.3%  

American Airlines Pass-Through Trust
3.20%, 12/15/2029

    639,444        589,387  

Delta Air Lines Pass-Through Trust
6.82%, 02/10/2024

    961,370        975,681  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Airlines (continued)  

JetBlue Pass-Through Trust
2.75%, 11/15/2033

    $   731,965        $   712,972  

United Airlines Pass-Through Trust
3.75%, 03/03/2028

    690,813        667,985  

US Airways Pass-Through Trust
5.38%, 05/15/2023

    608,873        517,091  
    

 

 

 
       3,463,116  
    

 

 

 
Auto Components - 0.0% (B)  

BorgWarner, Inc.
3.38%, 03/15/2025 (C)

    321,000        349,970  
    

 

 

 
Automobiles - 0.1%  
General Motors Co.             

4.88%, 10/02/2023

    601,000        655,874  

6.25%, 10/02/2043

    159,000        195,578  
    

 

 

 
       851,452  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 2.1%  
Bank of America Corp.             

Fixed until 02/13/2030,
2.50% (D), 02/13/2031, MTN

    2,023,000        2,093,810  

Fixed until 06/19/2040,
2.68% (D), 06/19/2041, MTN

    632,000        638,092  

Fixed until 12/20/2027,
3.42% (D), 12/20/2028

    1,097,000        1,218,679  

Barclays Bank PLC
10.18%, 06/12/2021 (E)

    633,000        666,570  

Barclays PLC
5.20%, 05/12/2026

    349,000        392,161  

CIT Group, Inc.
4.13%, 03/09/2021

    70,000        70,438  

Citigroup, Inc.
Fixed until 10/27/2027,
3.52% (D), 10/27/2028

    1,824,000        2,026,587  

Commerzbank AG
8.13%, 09/19/2023 (E)

    1,117,000        1,282,216  

Credit Agricole SA
3.25%, 01/14/2030 (E)

    1,316,000        1,405,196  

Danske Bank A/S
Fixed until 12/20/2024,
3.24% (D), 12/20/2025 (E)

    939,000        995,267  

Discover Bank
3.45%, 07/27/2026

    1,163,000        1,277,255  

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA
5.02%, 06/26/2024 (E)

    420,000        443,246  
JPMorgan Chase & Co.             

Fixed until 05/13/2030,
2.96% (D), 05/13/2031

    1,664,000        1,772,073  

Fixed until 04/22/2040,
3.11% (D), 04/22/2041

    929,000        994,667  

4.13%, 12/15/2026

    841,000        974,537  
Lloyds Banking Group PLC             

Fixed until 11/07/2022,
2.91% (D), 11/07/2023

    303,000        315,165  

Fixed until 07/09/2024,
3.87% (D), 07/09/2025

    466,000        508,283  

Macquarie Bank, Ltd.
3.62%, 06/03/2030 (E)

    1,257,000        1,321,285  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Banks (continued)  

Natwest Group PLC
Fixed until 08/28/2030,
3.03% (D), 11/28/2035

    $   679,000        $   658,576  

Santander UK Group Holdings PLC
5.63%, 09/15/2045 (E)

    514,000        649,011  

UniCredit SpA
Fixed until 09/22/2025,
2.57% (D), 09/22/2026 (E)

    1,298,000        1,286,461  
Wells Fargo & Co.             

4.10%, 06/03/2026, MTN

    1,368,000        1,547,379  

Fixed until 06/15/2024 (F),
5.90% (D)

    513,000        517,473  
    

 

 

 
       23,054,427  
    

 

 

 
Beverages - 0.3%  
Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc.             

4.15%, 01/23/2025

    316,000        358,426  

4.44%, 10/06/2048

    504,000        586,048  

4.75%, 01/23/2029

    662,000        801,699  
Constellation Brands, Inc.             

3.15%, 08/01/2029

    335,000        366,919  

3.70%, 12/06/2026

    152,000        173,210  

Keurig Dr. Pepper, Inc.
3.20%, 05/01/2030

    913,000        1,018,356  

Pernod Ricard SA
4.45%, 01/15/2022 (E)

    385,000        402,994  
    

 

 

 
       3,707,652  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 0.2%  
AbbVie, Inc.             

3.20%, 05/14/2026

    403,000        445,089  

4.05%, 11/21/2039 (E)

    344,000        394,483  

Amgen, Inc.
2.20%, 02/21/2027

    571,000        599,859  

Biogen, Inc.
2.25%, 05/01/2030

    359,000        361,762  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.
4.15%, 03/01/2047

    177,000        209,428  
    

 

 

 
       2,010,621  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 0.1%  

Carrier Global Corp.
2.72%, 02/15/2030 (E)

    665,000        694,072  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 0.9%  
Credit Suisse Group Funding Guernsey, Ltd.             

3.75%, 03/26/2025

    772,000        854,190  

3.80%, 06/09/2023

    738,000        793,800  

Deutsche Bank AG
Fixed until 09/18/2030,
3.55% (D), 09/18/2031

    634,000        644,425  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
6.75%, 10/01/2037

    732,000        1,066,500  

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.
1.85%, 09/15/2032

    867,000        859,967  

Lazard Group LLC
4.50%, 09/19/2028

    782,000        901,806  
Morgan Stanley             

Fixed until 01/22/2030,
2.70% (D), 01/22/2031, MTN

    1,042,000        1,110,531  

3.70%, 10/23/2024, MTN

    1,260,000        1,400,230  

5.00%, 11/24/2025

    486,000        572,838  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Capital Markets (continued)  

UBS AG
7.63%, 08/17/2022

    $   1,047,000        $   1,165,950  
    

 

 

 
       9,370,237  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 0.1%  

Nutrition & Biosciences, Inc.
2.30%, 11/01/2030 (E)

    664,000        667,730  

Syngenta Finance NV
3.93%, 04/23/2021 (E)

    828,000        838,625  
    

 

 

 
       1,506,355  
    

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.2%  

Ashtead Capital, Inc.
4.25%, 11/01/2029 (E)

    414,000        441,842  
ERAC USA Finance LLC             

2.70%, 11/01/2023 (E)

    186,000        195,200  

3.30%, 12/01/2026 (E)

    368,000        402,092  

3.85%, 11/15/2024 (E)

    521,000        572,016  

Waste Connections, Inc.
2.60%, 02/01/2030

    503,000        535,478  
    

 

 

 
       2,146,628  
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment - 0.1%  

Nokia OYJ
3.38%, 06/12/2022

    654,000        667,897  
    

 

 

 
Construction & Engineering - 0.5%  

Quanta Services, Inc.
2.90%, 10/01/2030

    499,000        520,826  
SBA Tower Trust             

1.88%, 07/15/2050 (E)

    546,000        562,951  

2.84%, 01/15/2050 (E)

    2,715,000        2,876,475  

3.17%, 04/09/2047 (E)

    745,000        753,540  

3.45%, 03/15/2048 (E)

    345,000        367,364  
    

 

 

 
       5,081,156  
    

 

 

 
Construction Materials - 0.1%  

CRH America Finance, Inc.
4.50%, 04/04/2048 (E)

    575,000        670,010  

LafargeHolcim Finance LLC
4.75%, 09/22/2046 (E)

    780,000        922,273  
    

 

 

 
       1,592,283  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 0.2%  

Ally Financial, Inc.
3.88%, 05/21/2024

    617,000        663,552  

American Express Co.
4.05%, 12/03/2042

    382,000        474,765  

BMW US Capital LLC
2.80%, 04/11/2026 (E)

    1,029,000        1,107,866  
    

 

 

 
       2,246,183  
    

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging - 0.0% (B)  

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC / Reynolds Group Issuer Lu
5.13%, 07/15/2023 (E) (G)

    34,000        34,425  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Consumer Services - 0.0% (B)  

President & Fellows of Harvard College
3.62%, 10/01/2037

    65,000        76,033  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Diversified Financial Services - 0.2%  
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap
Global Aviation Trust
        

4.50%, 09/15/2023

    $   640,000        $   664,644  

6.50%, 07/15/2025

    152,000        167,466  

Aviation Capital Group LLC
5.50%, 12/15/2024 (E)

    1,296,000        1,349,394  

Element Fleet Management Corp.
3.85%, 06/15/2025 (E)

    494,000        525,543  
    

 

 

 
       2,707,047  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 0.4%  

Hughes Satellite Systems Corp.
7.63%, 06/15/2021

    410,000        421,275  

Level 3 Financing, Inc.
3.40%, 03/01/2027 (E)

    517,000        553,071  

Sprint Capital Corp.
6.88%, 11/15/2028

    135,000        170,775  
Verizon Communications, Inc.             

1.68%, 10/30/2030 (E)

    1,668,000        1,647,983  

2.99%, 10/30/2056 (E)

    1,410,000        1,428,165  
    

 

 

 
       4,221,269  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 0.7%  

Appalachian Power Co.
3.40%, 06/01/2025

    809,000        885,801  

Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co.
5.95%, 12/15/2036

    117,000        145,723  

DTE Electric Co.
4.30%, 07/01/2044

    1,273,000        1,569,148  

Duke Energy Corp.
3.75%, 04/15/2024 - 09/01/2046

    1,486,000        1,656,652  

Duke Energy Progress LLC
3.60%, 09/15/2047

    848,000        972,740  

Entergy Arkansas LLC
3.70%, 06/01/2024

    192,000        210,413  
Oncor Electric Delivery Co. LLC             

4.10%, 06/01/2022

    834,000        873,477  

5.30%, 06/01/2042

    70,000        97,642  

Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
2.50%, 02/01/2031

    611,000        577,676  
PacifiCorp             

3.60%, 04/01/2024

    506,000        552,764  

5.75%, 04/01/2037

    117,000        162,180  

Public Service Electric & Gas Co.
3.00%, 05/15/2025, MTN

    424,000        464,567  
    

 

 

 
       8,168,783  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.2%  

Amphenol Corp.
2.80%, 02/15/2030

    536,000        585,116  
Arrow Electronics, Inc.             

3.25%, 09/08/2024

    232,000        249,548  

3.88%, 01/12/2028

    201,000        223,545  

Keysight Technologies, Inc.
4.60%, 04/06/2027

    724,000        843,791  
    

 

 

 
       1,902,000  
    

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services - 0.1%  

Schlumberger Holdings Corp.
3.90%, 05/17/2028 (E)

    802,000        857,635  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Energy Equipment & Services (continued)  

Schlumberger Investment SA
3.65%, 12/01/2023

    $   98,000        $   105,437  
    

 

 

 
       963,072  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 0.7%  

Agree, LP
2.90%, 10/01/2030

    303,000        311,568  

American Tower Trust #1
3.65%, 03/15/2048 (E)

    755,000        830,359  

Corporate Office Properties, LP
2.25%, 03/15/2026

    314,000        317,703  

CyrusOne, LP / CyrusOne Finance Corp.
2.90%, 11/15/2024

    514,000        545,364  

Equinix, Inc.
5.38%, 05/15/2027

    735,000        801,271  

Federal Realty Investment Trust
1.25%, 02/15/2026

    588,000        586,362  

Healthcare Trust of America Holdings, LP
3.10%, 02/15/2030

    447,000        476,718  

Healthpeak Properties, Inc.
3.50%, 07/15/2029

    377,000        418,128  

Highwoods Realty, LP
3.05%, 02/15/2030

    824,000        848,217  

Life Storage, LP
4.00%, 06/15/2029

    563,000        637,826  

Mid-America Apartments, LP
1.70%, 02/15/2031

    364,000        352,874  

National Retail Properties, Inc.
2.50%, 04/15/2030

    603,000        597,580  

Realty Income Corp.
3.25%, 01/15/2031

    273,000        298,622  

Weyerhaeuser Co.
4.00%, 04/15/2030

    604,000        700,884  

WP Carey, Inc.
2.40%, 02/01/2031

    256,000        252,736  
    

 

 

 
       7,976,212  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 0.2%  

Sysco Corp.
3.30%, 07/15/2026

    536,000        584,470  

Walmart, Inc.
3.63%, 12/15/2047

    1,046,000        1,275,747  
    

 

 

 
       1,860,217  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 0.1%  

Campbell Soup Co.
2.38%, 04/24/2030

    801,000        826,846  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.4%  

Abbott Laboratories
1.40%, 06/30/2030

    310,000        309,278  

Alcon Finance Corp.
2.75%, 09/23/2026 (E)

    600,000        650,058  

Boston Scientific Corp.
4.70%, 03/01/2049

    655,000        847,606  

Danaher Corp.
2.60%, 10/01/2050

    618,000        614,558  

DENTSPLY SIRONA, Inc.
3.25%, 06/01/2030

    814,000        882,697  

Smith & Nephew PLC
2.03%, 10/14/2030

    640,000        636,677  
    

 

 

 
       3,940,874  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Health Care Providers & Services - 0.6%  

Anthem, Inc.
2.25%, 05/15/2030

    $   526,000        $   540,548  
Centene Corp.             

3.00%, 10/15/2030

    875,000        908,646  

3.38%, 02/15/2030

    510,000        529,763  

Cigna Corp.
2.40%, 03/15/2030

    528,000        547,739  
CVS Health Corp.             

2.70%, 08/21/2040

    434,000        414,341  

3.75%, 04/01/2030

    753,000        853,798  
HCA, Inc.             

4.13%, 06/15/2029

    351,000        398,320  

5.25%, 04/15/2025

    230,000        266,397  

Health Care Service Corp.
2.20%, 06/01/2030 (E)

    735,000        751,077  

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.
4.20%, 06/30/2029

    1,088,000        1,281,841  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
2.00%, 05/15/2030

    494,000        514,055  
    

 

 

 
       7,006,525  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 0.1%  

D.R. Horton, Inc.
4.38%, 09/15/2022

    704,000        746,065  
    

 

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates - 0.1%  

Carlisle Cos., Inc.
3.75%, 12/01/2027

    610,000        685,721  

General Electric Co.
6.88%, 01/10/2039, MTN

    392,000        519,102  
    

 

 

 
       1,204,823  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 0.5%  
American International Group, Inc.             

4.20%, 04/01/2028

    466,000        542,518  

4.25%, 03/15/2029

    540,000        637,641  

CNA Financial Corp.
3.90%, 05/01/2029

    419,000        475,856  

Markel Corp.
3.35%, 09/17/2029

    823,000        903,474  

Pacific LifeCorp
3.35%, 09/15/2050 (E)

    356,000        364,325  

Prudential Financial, Inc.
Fixed until 07/01/2030,
3.70% (D), 10/01/2050 (C)

    895,000        915,138  

Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.
3.90%, 05/15/2029

    1,056,000        1,201,924  
    

 

 

 
       5,040,876  
    

 

 

 
Interactive Media & Services - 0.2%  

Alphabet, Inc.
1.10%, 08/15/2030

    636,000        621,377  

Baidu, Inc.
4.38%, 05/14/2024

    940,000        1,030,578  

Tencent Holdings, Ltd.
3.28%, 04/11/2024 (E)

    742,000        788,572  
    

 

 

 
       2,440,527  
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 0.0% (B)  

Expedia Group, Inc.
3.80%, 02/15/2028

    512,000        514,629  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
IT Services - 0.1%  

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.
3.75%, 05/21/2029

    $   414,000        $   477,068  

Fiserv, Inc.
3.50%, 07/01/2029

    701,000        786,935  
    

 

 

 
       1,264,003  
    

 

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.0% (B)  

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
5.30%, 02/01/2044

    295,000        414,739  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 0.0% (B)  

Xylem, Inc.
1.95%, 01/30/2028

    397,000        410,208  
    

 

 

 
Media - 0.3%  

Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital
4.80%, 03/01/2050

    377,000        429,478  

Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
5.13%, 08/15/2027 (E)

    300,000        291,000  

NBCUniversal Enterprise, Inc.
5.25%, 03/19/2021 (E) (F)

    738,000        747,225  

NBCUniversal Media LLC
4.45%, 01/15/2043

    571,000        721,461  

ViacomCBS, Inc.
4.20%, 05/19/2032

    588,000        676,504  
    

 

 

 
       2,865,668  
    

 

 

 
Metals & Mining - 0.1%  
Anglo American Capital PLC             

4.00%, 09/11/2027 (E)

    852,000        942,206  

4.75%, 04/10/2027 (E)

    230,000        264,550  

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.
3.88%, 03/15/2023

    140,000        144,620  
    

 

 

 
       1,351,376  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 0.1%  

Black Hills Corp.
4.25%, 11/30/2023

    587,000        641,147  
CMS Energy Corp.             

3.88%, 03/01/2024

    65,000        70,781  

4.88%, 03/01/2044

    141,000        181,586  

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.
2.65%, 11/15/2022

    158,000        164,997  
    

 

 

 
       1,058,511  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 1.0%  

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP
3.40%, 02/15/2031

    390,000        375,044  

BP Capital Markets PLC
3.12%, 05/04/2026

    1,328,000        1,443,484  

CNOOC Petroleum North America ULC
5.88%, 03/10/2035

    10,000        13,863  
Energy Transfer Operating, LP             

4.90%, 02/01/2024

    356,000        380,592  

5.15%, 02/01/2043

    559,000        521,219  

5.95%, 10/01/2043

    499,000        501,610  

7.60%, 02/01/2024

    397,000        450,384  

Enterprise Products Operating LLC
4.25%, 02/15/2048

    1,353,000        1,452,109  

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, LP
4.15%, 02/01/2024

    772,000        838,046  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (continued)  

Noble Energy, Inc.
3.25%, 10/15/2029

    $   368,000        $   407,196  

Occidental Petroleum Corp.
5.55%, 03/15/2026

    1,184,000        1,030,080  
Petroleos Mexicanos             

6.50%, 01/23/2029

    385,000        343,382  

6.84%, 01/23/2030

    892,000        797,448  

6.88%, 08/04/2026

    340,000        326,366  

7.69%, 01/23/2050

    95,000        78,938  

Plains All American Pipeline, LP / PAA Finance Corp.
3.55%, 12/15/2029

    426,000        408,494  

Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC
4.20%, 03/15/2028

    352,000        382,156  
Shell International Finance BV             

2.50%, 09/12/2026

    813,000        882,474  

3.75%, 09/12/2046

    351,000        385,654  
Williams Cos., Inc.             

5.40%, 03/04/2044

    97,000        106,213  

7.88%, 09/01/2021

    93,000        98,549  
    

 

 

 
       11,223,301  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 0.5%  
AstraZeneca PLC             

2.38%, 06/12/2022

    551,000        567,518  

4.00%, 01/17/2029

    197,000        235,167  

4.38%, 08/17/2048

    451,000        587,672  

Bayer US Finance II LLC
4.38%, 12/15/2028 (E)

    516,000        594,969  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.
3.20%, 06/15/2026

    309,000        345,890  

Merck & Co., Inc.
3.40%, 03/07/2029

    349,000        403,059  

Royalty Pharma PLC
2.20%, 09/02/2030 (E)

    687,000        676,177  

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
5.00%, 11/26/2028

    1,035,000        1,276,372  

Upjohn, Inc.
2.30%, 06/22/2027 (E)

    311,000        321,693  

Zoetis, Inc.
2.00%, 05/15/2030

    377,000        386,480  
    

 

 

 
       5,394,997  
    

 

 

 
Professional Services - 0.1%  

Equifax, Inc.
2.60%, 12/01/2024

    436,000        463,948  

Experian Finance PLC
2.75%, 03/08/2030 (C) (E)

    957,000        1,028,220  
    

 

 

 
       1,492,168  
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - 0.2%  
Avolon Holdings Funding, Ltd.             

4.38%, 05/01/2026 (E)

    964,000        934,981  

5.50%, 01/15/2026 (E)

    415,000        423,899  
Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC             

3.00%, 03/15/2023

    38,000        39,944  

3.75%, 04/01/2024

    35,000        38,387  

CSX Corp.
3.80%, 11/01/2046 - 04/15/2050

    620,000        716,376  
    

 

 

 
       2,153,587  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 0.7%  

Intel Corp.
2.88%, 05/11/2024

    $   489,000        $   525,233  

KLA Corp.
3.30%, 03/01/2050

    494,000        518,875  
Lam Research Corp.             

1.90%, 06/15/2030

    418,000        429,911  

3.75%, 03/15/2026

    585,000        671,721  

Micron Technology, Inc.
2.50%, 04/24/2023

    267,000        277,875  

NVIDIA Corp.
2.85%, 04/01/2030

    527,000        583,956  

NXP BV / NXP Funding LLC / NXP USA, Inc.
3.40%, 05/01/2030 (E)

    656,000        720,476  

QUALCOMM, Inc.
3.25%, 05/20/2027 - 05/20/2050

    1,086,000        1,203,027  

Sensata Technologies, Inc., Co.
4.38%, 02/15/2030 (E)

    403,000        421,135  

TSMC Global, Ltd.
1.38%, 09/28/2030 (E)

    1,611,000        1,574,634  

Xilinx, Inc.
2.38%, 06/01/2030

    574,000        585,713  
    

 

 

 
       7,512,556  
    

 

 

 
Software - 0.2%  

Adobe, Inc.
2.15%, 02/01/2027

    521,000        554,818  

Infor, Inc.
1.75%, 07/15/2025 (E)

    595,000        611,824  

Intuit, Inc.
1.35%, 07/15/2027

    435,000        438,113  

Microsoft Corp.
3.30%, 02/06/2027

    863,000        980,425  
    

 

 

 
       2,585,180  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 0.3%  
Apple, Inc.             

2.65%, 05/11/2050

    375,000        378,268  

2.85%, 02/23/2023

    719,000        757,258  

Dell International LLC / EMC Corp.
6.02%, 06/15/2026 (E)

    520,000        616,432  

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.
4.45%, 10/02/2023

    476,000        525,461  

Seagate HDD Cayman
4.13%, 01/15/2031 (E)

    101,000        108,854  

Western Digital Corp.
4.75%, 02/15/2026

    855,000        920,878  
    

 

 

 
       3,307,151  
    

 

 

 
Tobacco - 0.2%  

Altria Group, Inc.
3.40%, 05/06/2030

    476,000        517,185  
BAT Capital Corp.             

2.26%, 03/25/2028

    1,145,000        1,141,585  

4.91%, 04/02/2030

    447,000        521,009  
    

 

 

 
       2,179,779  
    

 

 

 
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.4%  
America Movil SAB de CV             

3.13%, 07/16/2022

    407,000        421,483  

4.38%, 07/16/2042

    300,000        360,305  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Wireless Telecommunication Services (continued)  
Crown Castle Towers LLC             

3.22%, 05/15/2042 (E)

    $   1,542,000        $   1,557,939  

3.72%, 07/15/2043 (E)

    160,000        167,748  
Sprint Corp.             

7.25%, 09/15/2021

    200,000        208,316  

7.88%, 09/15/2023

    390,000        444,600  

T-Mobile USA, Inc.
3.88%, 04/15/2030 (E)

    987,000        1,108,756  
    

 

 

 
       4,269,147  
    

 

 

 

Total Corporate Debt Securities
(Cost $148,863,898)

 

     156,948,832  
  

 

 

 
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 0.5%  
Brazil - 0.0% (B)  

Brazil Government International Bond
4.25%, 01/07/2025

    330,000        358,875  
    

 

 

 
Chile - 0.1%  

Chile Government International Bond
3.50%, 01/25/2050

    400,000        440,504  
    

 

 

 
Colombia - 0.1%  
Colombia Government International Bond             

4.00%, 02/26/2024

    235,000        250,369  

4.50%, 01/28/2026 (C)

    850,000        941,383  
    

 

 

 
       1,191,752  
    

 

 

 
Indonesia - 0.1%  
Indonesia Government International Bond             

4.75%, 01/08/2026 (E)

    610,000        705,288  

5.38%, 10/17/2023 (E)

    115,000        129,488  
    

 

 

 
       834,776  
    

 

 

 
Mexico - 0.1%  

Mexico Government International Bond
3.75%, 01/11/2028

    1,126,000        1,218,467  
    

 

 

 
Panama - 0.0% (B)  

Panama Government International Bond
3.88%, 03/17/2028

    315,000        356,741  
    

 

 

 
Peru - 0.0% (B)  

Peru Government International Bond
7.35%, 07/21/2025

    125,000        159,689  
    

 

 

 
Poland - 0.0% (B)  

Republic of Poland Government International Bond
3.00%, 03/17/2023

    275,000        291,441  
    

 

 

 
Qatar - 0.0% (B)  

Qatar Government International Bond
3.88%, 04/23/2023 (C) (E)

    200,000        214,500  
    

 

 

 
Saudi Arabia - 0.1%  

Saudi Government International Bond
2.38%, 10/26/2021 (E)

    455,000        461,770  
    

 

 

 

Total Foreign Government Obligations
(Cost $5,113,731)

 

     5,528,515  
  

 

 

 
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 3.6%  
BB-UBS Trust             

Series 2012-TFT, Class A,

    

2.89%, 06/05/2030 (E)

    1,145,000        1,142,533  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  
BB-UBS Trust (continued)             

Series 2012-TFT, Class C,

    

3.47% (D), 06/05/2030 (E)

    $   1,070,000        $   604,664  
BB-UBS Trust, Interest Only STRIPS             

Series 2012-SHOW, Class XA,

    

0.60% (D), 11/05/2036 (E)

    3,045,000        68,955  

BBCMS Trust
Series 2015-MSQ, Class B,
3.89%, 09/15/2032 (E)

    1,600,000        1,648,040  
Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust             

Series 2014-GC19, Class A3,

    

3.75%, 03/10/2047

    78,006        83,561  

Series 2014-GC19, Class A4,

    

4.02%, 03/10/2047

    220,000        238,092  
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc.             

Series 2015-A, Class A1,

    

3.50% (D), 06/25/2058 (E)

    133,796        137,218  

Series 2018-RP1, Class A1,

    

3.00% (D), 09/25/2064 (E)

    479,224        505,350  
COMM Mortgage Trust             

Series 2013-CR11, Class AM,

    

4.72% (D), 08/10/2050

    1,310,000        1,433,053  

Series 2013-GAM, Class A1,

    

1.71%, 02/10/2028 (E)

    21,766        21,713  

Series 2013-GAM, Class A2,

    

3.37%, 02/10/2028 (E)

    110,000        104,321  

Series 2013-WWP, Class B,

    

3.73%, 03/10/2031 (E)

    1,150,000        1,218,777  

Series 2014-UBS2, Class A5,

    

3.96%, 03/10/2047

    2,415,000        2,622,075  

Series 2015-3BP, Class A,

    

3.18%, 02/10/2035 (E)

    2,680,000        2,855,417  

Series 2016-GCT, Class C,

    

3.46% (D), 08/10/2029 (E)

    520,000        521,765  

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Trust
Series 2012-LTRT, Class A2,
3.40%, 10/05/2030 (E)

    830,000        709,569  

CSMC Trust
Series 2014-4R, Class 21A1,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.33%,
0.81% (D), 12/27/2035 (E)

    184,099        183,669  

Fontainebleau Miami Beach Trust
Series 2019-FBLU, Class B,
3.45%, 12/10/2036 (E)

    1,250,000        1,256,315  

GS Mortgage Securities Trust
Series 2013-G1, Class A2,
3.56% (D), 04/10/2031 (E)

    675,000        667,387  

Houston Galleria Mall Trust
Series 2015-HGLR, Class A1A2,
3.09%, 03/05/2037 (E)

    700,000        705,955  
JPMorgan Chase Commercial
Mortgage Securities Trust
        

Series 2012-WLDN, Class A,

    

3.91%, 05/05/2030 (E)

    2,053,033        1,627,499  

Series 2013-C13, Class B,

    

4.08% (D), 01/15/2046

    950,000        987,706  

MetLife Securitization Trust
Series 2019-1A, Class A1A,
3.75% (D), 04/25/2058 (E)

    193,191        206,726  
     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust
Series 2012-C6, Class AS,
3.48%, 11/15/2045

    $   320,000        $   330,785  

Morgan Stanley Capital Barclays Bank Trust
Series 2016-MART, Class A,
2.20%, 09/13/2031 (E)

    3,050,000        3,040,992  

Morgan Stanley Resecuritization Trust
Series 2014-R3, Class 2A,
3.00% (D), 07/26/2048 (E)

    215,413        215,387  

Motel 6 Trust
Series 2017-MTL6, Class C,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.40%,
1.55% (D), 08/15/2034 (E)

    2,226,793        2,180,739  

Nationstar Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2013-A, Class A,
3.75% (D), 12/25/2052 (E)

    146,362        150,811  
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust             

Series 2014-1A, Class A,

    

3.75% (D), 01/25/2054 (E)

    75,536        81,112  

Series 2014-2A, Class A3,

    

3.75% (D), 05/25/2054 (E)

    180,247        194,344  

Series 2014-3A, Class AFX3,

    

3.75% (D), 11/25/2054 (E)

    139,318        148,814  

Series 2015-2A, Class A1,

    

3.75% (D), 08/25/2055 (E)

    337,296        364,187  

Series 2016-2A, Class A1,

    

3.75% (D), 11/26/2035 (E)

    237,435        256,057  

Series 2016-3A, Class A1B,

    

3.25% (D), 09/25/2056 (E)

    241,945        256,854  

Series 2016-4A, Class A1,

    

3.75% (D), 11/25/2056 (E)

    296,402        318,127  

Series 2017-1A, Class A1,

    

4.00% (D), 02/25/2057 (E)

    686,279        742,323  

Series 2017-2A, Class A3,

    

4.00% (D), 03/25/2057 (E)

    1,552,180        1,671,950  

Series 2017-3A, Class A1,

    

4.00% (D), 04/25/2057 (E)

    976,438        1,053,221  

Series 2017-4A, Class A1,

    

4.00% (D), 05/25/2057 (E)

    798,685        871,126  

Series 2018-1A, Class A1A,

    

4.00% (D), 12/25/2057 (E)

    338,858        365,403  

Series 2018-RPL1, Class A1,

    

3.50% (D), 12/25/2057 (E)

    615,080        648,648  

Series 2019-4A, Class A1B,

    

3.50% (D), 12/25/2058 (E)

    1,860,104        1,969,737  

Series 2019-5A, Class A1B,

    

3.50% (D), 08/25/2059 (E)

    1,797,527        1,880,881  

One Market Plaza Trust
Series 2017-1MKT, Class A,
3.61%, 02/10/2032 (E)

    1,373,000        1,424,550  

Palisades Center Trust
Series 2016-PLSD, Class A,
2.71%, 04/13/2033 (E)

    950,000        750,500  

Queens Center Mortgage Trust
Series 2013-QCA, Class D,
3.47% (D), 01/11/2037 (E)

    410,000        377,725  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

UBS-BAMLL Trust
Series 2012-WRM, Class A,
3.66%, 06/10/2030 (E)

    $   560,000        $   554,419  
    

 

 

 

Total Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $40,053,630)

       39,399,052  
  

 

 

 
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 0.2%  
California - 0.2%  

Los Angeles Community College District, General Obligation Unlimited,
6.60%, 08/01/2042

    45,000        74,797  
State of California, General Obligation
Unlimited
            

7.30%, 10/01/2039

    290,000        468,663  

7.60%, 11/01/2040

    480,000        850,090  

7.70%, 11/01/2030

    340,000        340,000  

University of California, Revenue Bonds,
Series AD,
4.86%, 05/15/2112

    40,000        53,055  
    

 

 

 
       1,786,605  
    

 

 

 
Georgia - 0.0% (B)  

Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
6.64%, 04/01/2057

    35,000        50,434  
    

 

 

 
New Jersey - 0.0% (B)  

New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series F,
7.41%, 01/01/2040

    54,000        88,489  
    

 

 

 
New York - 0.0% (B)  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series E,
6.81%, 11/15/2040

    45,000        53,860  

New York City Water & Sewer System, Revenue Bonds,
Series CC,
5.88%, 06/15/2044

    45,000        69,548  

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series H,
5.39%, 03/15/2040

    40,000        54,536  

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds,
Series 181,
4.96%, 08/01/2046

    70,000        90,294  
    

 

 

 
       268,238  
    

 

 

 

Total Municipal Government Obligations
(Cost $1,919,502)

       2,193,766  
  

 

 

 
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS - 8.0%  
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.             

5.00%, 08/01/2035

    211,110        242,256  

5.50%, 06/01/2041

    78,849        91,646  
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
Multifamily Structured Pass-Through
Certificates
            

1.38%, 06/25/2030

    2,547,000        2,581,830  
     Principal      Value  
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
Multifamily Structured Pass-Through
Certificates (continued)
            

2.89%, 06/25/2027

    $   970,156        $   1,034,762  

3.01%, 07/25/2025

    2,408,000        2,649,594  

3.06% (D), 08/25/2024

    1,820,000        1,966,472  

3.49%, 01/25/2024

    1,298,000        1,407,012  

3.53% (D), 07/25/2023

    1,000,000        1,078,158  
Federal National Mortgage Association             

3.33% (D), 10/25/2023

    133,281        141,303  

3.50%, 07/01/2028 - 11/01/2028

    233,458        253,334  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.52%,
3.52% (D), 02/01/2043

    40,732        41,087  

4.00%, 04/01/2026 - 06/01/2042

    66,996        73,626  

4.50%, 02/01/2025 - 06/01/2026

    112,478        119,062  

5.00%, 04/01/2039 - 11/01/2039

    977,280        1,127,976  

5.50%, 10/01/2036 - 12/01/2041

    739,645        870,436  

6.00%, 08/01/2036 - 06/01/2041

    972,835        1,147,962  

6.50%, 05/01/2040

    91,100        109,186  

Government National Mortgage Association, Interest Only STRIPS
0.71% (D), 02/16/2053

    413,755        15,431  
Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security             

2.00%, TBA (H)

    13,369,000        13,839,378  

2.50%, TBA (H)

    7,017,000        7,305,538  

3.00%, TBA (H)

    25,509,000        26,661,064  

3.50%, TBA (H)

    20,515,000        21,663,760  

4.00%, TBA (H)

    3,820,000        4,080,387  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Agency Obligations
(Cost $87,888,733)

       88,501,260  
  

 

 

 
U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 10.1%  
U.S. Treasury - 8.9%  
U.S. Treasury Bond             

1.25%, 05/15/2050 (C)

    1,026,000        932,057  

2.00%, 02/15/2050

    2,074,000        2,257,743  

2.25%, 08/15/2046

    2,031,000        2,325,654  

2.50%, 02/15/2045 - 05/15/2046

    7,240,000        8,668,653  

2.75%, 08/15/2047 (C)

    1,308,900        1,646,811  

2.75%, 11/15/2047

    1,540,000        1,938,355  

2.88%, 08/15/2045 (C)

    1,070,000        1,366,047  

2.88%, 05/15/2049

    138,600        179,395  

3.00%, 05/15/2042 (C)

    476,000        615,211  

3.00%, 08/15/2048 - 02/15/2049

    2,087,400        2,755,554  

3.13%, 02/15/2042 - 05/15/2048

    3,617,600        4,767,529  

3.50%, 02/15/2039

    2,329,000        3,186,818  

3.63%, 02/15/2044

    6,938,000        9,870,118  

4.50%, 02/15/2036 (C)

    2,035,500        3,009,360  

4.75%, 02/15/2037 (C)

    1,790,000        2,752,615  

5.25%, 02/15/2029

    2,129,000        2,907,915  
U.S. Treasury Note             

0.13%, 05/31/2022

    865,000        864,662  

0.25%, 05/31/2025 - 08/31/2025

    3,417,000        3,399,126  

0.63%, 05/15/2030 - 08/15/2030

    5,579,000        5,466,686  

1.13%, 06/30/2021

    5,143,000        5,177,153  

1.50%, 08/15/2026 - 02/15/2030

    2,221,100        2,355,433  

1.63%, 11/15/2022 - 08/15/2029 (C)

    5,840,000        6,215,117  

1.75%, 11/30/2021

    3,514,000        3,574,671  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
U.S. Treasury (continued)  
U.S. Treasury Note (continued)             

2.13%, 06/30/2022 (C)

    $   554,000        $   572,113  

2.25%, 11/15/2025 (C)

    897,100        980,222  

2.25%, 11/15/2027

    1,205,500        1,340,036  

2.38%, 01/31/2023 - 05/15/2029

    7,437,100        8,369,700  

2.50%, 01/31/2024 - 05/15/2024

    4,055,000        4,372,688  

2.63%, 12/15/2021 - 02/15/2029 (C)

    984,500        1,092,547  

2.88%, 05/15/2028 (C)

    3,162,900        3,673,659  

2.88%, 08/15/2028

    757,400        882,134  

3.13%, 11/15/2028

    939,500        1,116,060  
    

 

 

 
       98,631,842  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities - 1.2%  
U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bond             

1.75%, 01/15/2028

    2,345,880        2,828,160  

2.50%, 01/15/2029

    2,794,537        3,609,101  

U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Note
0.63%, 01/15/2024

    6,194,009        6,544,115  
    

 

 

 
       12,981,376  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Obligations
(Cost $100,994,098)

       111,613,218  
  

 

 

 
COMMERCIAL PAPER - 5.8%  
Banks - 2.6%  

Concord Minutemen Capital Co.
0.20% (I), 11/19/2020

    2,800,000        2,799,766  

CRC Funding LLC
0.17% (I), 12/08/2020

    3,350,000        3,349,423  

HSBC Bank PLC
0.20% (I), 01/07/2021

    2,500,000        2,498,946  
Macquarie Bank, Ltd.             

0.17% (I), 12/03/2020

    2,400,000        2,399,590  

0.18% (I), 12/03/2020

    2,000,000        1,999,658  

Manhattan Asset Funding Co. LLC
0.16% (I), 12/01/2020

    4,250,000        4,249,426  

National Bank of Canada
0.17% (I), 01/04/2021

    4,400,000        4,399,000  

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB
0.17% (I), 11/17/2020

    700,000        699,965  

Sumitomo Mitsui Brokerage Corp.
0.21% (I), 02/11/2021

    2,762,000        2,760,532  

Swedbank AB
0.17% (I), 11/03/2020

    3,610,000        3,609,961  
    

 

 

 
       28,766,267  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 0.3%  

Cedar Springs Capital Co. LLC
0.20% (I), 01/05/2021

    3,500,000        3,498,847  
    

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.1%  

Charta LLC
0.17% (I), 01/15/2021

    1,100,000        1,099,600  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 2.8%  

Anglesea Funding PLC
0.22% (I), 11/04/2020

    4,000,000        3,999,933  

Cancara Asset Securitisation LLC
0.19% (I), 11/19/2020

    1,000,000        999,944  

Gotham Funding Corp.
0.17% (I), 11/10/2020

    2,750,000        2,749,912  
     Principal      Value  
COMMERCIAL PAPER (continued)  
Diversified Financial Services (continued)  

Jupiter Securitization Co. LLC
0.19% (I), 11/04/2020

    $   1,766,000        $   1,765,971  

Lexington Parker Capital Co. LLC
0.23% (I), 01/13/2021

    1,800,000        1,799,306  

Mont Blanc Capital Corp.
0.17% (I), 11/20/2020

    4,000,000        3,999,641  
Nieuw Amsterdam Receivables
Corp.
            

0.16% (I), 01/14/2021

    360,000        359,862  

0.17% (I), 12/10/2020

    3,750,000        3,749,291  

Ridgefield Funding Co.
0.20% (I), 11/17/2020

    4,100,000        4,099,709  
Sheffield Receivable             

0.15% (I), 11/02/2020

    3,000,000        2,999,970  

0.17% (I), 12/01/2020

    1,438,000        1,437,806  

Victory Receivables Corp.
0.17% (I), 01/04/2021

    2,200,000        2,199,347  
    

 

 

 
       30,160,692  
    

 

 

 

Total Commercial Paper
(Cost $63,524,714)

       63,525,406  
  

 

 

 
SHORT-TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 1.0%  
U.S. Treasury Bill             

0.09% (I), 12/31/2020

    3,956,000        3,955,400  

0.10% (I), 11/05/2020

    400,000        399,998  

0.11% (I), 12/10/2020

    6,304,000        6,303,401  
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term U.S. Government Obligations
(Cost $10,658,662)

       10,658,799  
  

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 0.5%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 0.5%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 0.09% (I)

    5,326,594        5,326,594  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $5,326,594)

       5,326,594  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 1.5%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp.,
0.00% (I), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $16,072,330 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 2.63%, due 12/31/2023 , and with a value of $16,393,925.

    $  16,072,330        16,072,330  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $16,072,330)

       16,072,330  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $930,670,002)

       1,179,614,105  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (6.9)%

 

     (76,507,613
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  1,103,106,492  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

FUTURES CONTRACTS:

 

Long Futures Contracts  
Description    Number of
Contracts
     Expiration
Date
     Notional
Amount
     Value      Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
Depreciation
 

S&P 500® E-Mini Index

     56        12/18/2020      $   9,496,851      $   9,141,160      $   —      $   (355,691

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (J)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Common Stocks

   $ 644,797,208     $      $      $ 644,797,208  

Preferred Stocks

     349,002                     349,002  

Asset-Backed Securities

           34,700,123               34,700,123  

Corporate Debt Securities

           156,948,832               156,948,832  

Foreign Government Obligations

           5,528,515               5,528,515  

Mortgage-Backed Securities

           39,399,052               39,399,052  

Municipal Government Obligations

           2,193,766               2,193,766  

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

           88,501,260               88,501,260  

U.S. Government Obligations

           111,613,218               111,613,218  

Commercial Paper

           63,525,406               63,525,406  

Short-Term U.S. Government Obligations

           10,658,799               10,658,799  

Other Investment Company

     5,326,594                     5,326,594  

Repurchase Agreement

           16,072,330               16,072,330  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 650,472,804     $ 529,141,301      $      $ 1,179,614,105  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
LIABILITIES  

Other Financial Instruments

 

Futures Contracts (K)

   $ (355,691   $      $      $ (355,691
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Other Financial Instruments

   $ (355,691   $      $      $ (355,691
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.
(C)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $26,979,087, collateralized by cash collateral of $5,326,594 and non-cash collateral, such as U.S. government securities and irrevocable letters of credit, of $22,208,008. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(D)    Floating or variable rate securities. The rates disclosed are as of October 31, 2020. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated within the description. Variable rate securities with a floor or ceiling feature are disclosed at the inherent rate, where applicable. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread, but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions; these securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in the description.
(E)    Securities are exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Securities may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2020, the total value of 144A securities is $113,466,371, representing 10.3% of the Fund’s net assets.
(F)    Perpetual maturity. The date displayed is the next call date.
(G)    Restricted security. At October 31, 2020, the value of such security held by the Fund is as follows:

 

Investments   Description   Acquisition
Date
    Acquisition
Cost
    Value     Value as
Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Corporate Debt Securities

 

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC / Reynolds Group Issuer Lu
5.13%, 07/15/2023

    12/22/2016     $   34,595     $   34,425       0.0 %(B) 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued):

 

(H)    When-issued, delayed-delivery and/or forward commitment (including TBAs) securities. Securities to be settled and delivered after October 31, 2020. Securities may display a coupon rate of 0.00%, as the rate is to be determined at time of settlement.
(I)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2020.
(J)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.
(K)    Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

LIBOR    London Interbank Offered Rate
MTN    Medium Term Note
STRIPS    Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal of Securities
TBA    To Be Announced

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

The fiscal year ended October 31, 2020 began with U.S. markets near all-time highs, though global trade tensions persisted, and manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Indexes (“PMIs”) softened. It was risk on for markets as equities led the way in total and risk-adjusted returns in late 2019, followed by high yield, then investment grade. Treasuries retreated toward the end of 2019.

Worries around trade ceded to concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak early in 2020. Confidence dropped rapidly as the country grappled with a worsening outbreak that eventually led to widespread stay at home orders and the closure of nonessential businesses. Gross domestic product (“GDP”) and private investment contracted, and risk assets declined meaningfully. PMIs declined materially, and GDP eventually faced a historic decline. Equities led the way down with peak-to-trough losses of approximately one third, and high yield bonds posted double digit declines. U.S. Treasuries rallied aggressively as investors fled risk assets.

Markets rebounded in the second quarter, after aggressive monetary stimulus from the U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) and fiscal stimulus from the Federal Government gave markets the confidence that the worst may be over. The damage to the U.S. economy was historic with second quarter GDP declining by over 31%. Economic activity and the employment market improved materially by the end of the fiscal year, albeit both were still lower than they had been at the end of 2019.

Nonfarm payroll gains were a bright spot in October 2020, coming in higher than expected. Both the labor force and employment grew over the month, which led to meaningfully higher headline employment and labor force participation rates. Consumer confidence slightly retreated as an upbeat reading on present conditions was overshadowed by more muted expectations. Headline personal income which was propped up by government unemployment benefits that largely expired in July, advanced nonetheless in September, and spending growth accelerated.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica Short-Term Bond (Class I2) returned 2.63%. By comparison, its benchmark, ICE BofAML U.S. Corporate & Government 1-3 Years Index, returned 3.38%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The front end of the Treasury yield curve has been depressed during the fiscal year given the Fed’s renewed focus on providing accommodative financial conditions and the tame inflationary backdrop. While some corporate and structured credit directly benefited from Fed support, the strong liquidity environment, improving fundamentals and robust structural protections should benefit these securities going forward given the excess yields and recovering economic growth. In credit, the Fund continued to favor financials, but added to industrials credit during the fiscal year, seeking to benefit from the economic recovery.

During the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020, the largest driver of excess returns was coupon carry given the portfolio’s overweight to spread-based assets. Although the portfolio’s overall duration remained relatively in line with the benchmark, yield curve factors detracted slightly from relative performance, primarily driven by an underweight to the one to two-year portions of the curve. Given volatility early in the year, credit spread factors were a negative contributor to relative performance. Risk assets rallied during the second and third quarters of 2020, but not enough to offset the volatility experienced during the first quarter.

At an asset class level, the overweight allocation to, and security selection in, investment grade corporate credit contributed positively to relative returns, as did the portfolio‘s overweight to high yield and underweight allocation to Treasury securities. Detractors include the portfolio’s ex-index allocations to structured debt, including commercial mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, as well as underweight exposure to emerging markets debt.

Within corporate credit, banking, technology and electronics, and healthcare contributed positively to relative performance, while capital goods, transportation and insurance detracted.

Tyler A. Knight, CFA

Doug Weih, CFA

Brian W. Westhoff, CFA

Norbert King

Glen Kneeland

Co-Portfolio Managers

Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Corporate Debt Securities

     62.1

Mortgage-Backed Securities

     18.1  

Asset-Backed Securities

     15.1  

Repurchase Agreement

     3.3  

Other Investment Company

     0.5  

Loan Assignment

     0.4  

Foreign Government Obligation

     0.1  

U.S. Government Agency Obligation

     0.0

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     0.4  

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

 

Fund Characteristics    Years  

Average Maturity §

     2.73  

Duration †

     1.90  
Credit Quality ‡    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Government and Agency Securities

     0.0 *% 

AAA

     15.3  

AA

     6.1  

A

     26.1  

BBB

     46.7  

BB

     3.0  

B

     1.1  

CCC and Below

     0.2  

Not Rated

     1.1  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     0.4  

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

*

Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.

 

§

Average Maturity is computed by weighting the maturity of each security in the Fund by the market value of the security, then averaging these weighted figures.

 

Duration is a time measure of a bond’s interest rate sensitivity, based on the weighted average of the time periods over which a bond’s cash flows accrue to the bondholder.

 

Credit quality represents a percentage of net assets at the end of the reporting period. Ratings BBB or higher are considered investment grade. Not rated securities do not necessarily indicate low credit quality, and may or may not be equivalent of investment grade. The table reflects Standard and Poor’s (“S&P”) ratings; percentages may include investments not rated by S&P but rated by Moody’s, or if unrated by Moody’s, by Fitch ratings, and then included in the closest equivalent S&P rating. Credit ratings are subject to change. The Fund itself has not been rated by an independent agency.

 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

      1 Year      5 Year      10 Year or
Since Inception
     Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

     (0.10 )%       1.97      2.27      11/01/2007  

Class A (NAV)

     2.43      2.49      2.53      11/01/2007  

Class C (POP)

     0.62      1.70      1.74      11/01/2007  

Class C (NAV)

     1.62      1.70      1.74      11/01/2007  

Class I (NAV)

     2.73      2.72      2.75      11/30/2009  

Class I2 (NAV)

     2.63      2.78      2.84      11/08/2004  

ICE BofAML U.S. Corporate & Government 1-3 Years Index (A)

     3.38      2.12      1.58         

Class R6 (NAV)

     2.74      2.81      2.57      05/29/2015  

(A) The ICE BofAML U.S. Corporate & Government 1-3 Years Index tracks the performance of U.S. dollar denominated investment grade debt publicly issued in the U.S. domestic market, including U.S. Treasury, U.S. agency, foreign government, supranational and corporate securities that have a remaining maturity of less than three years and more than one year.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 2.5% for Class A shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would be lower. There are no sales charges on Class I, I2 and R6 shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The Fund is subject to a variety of risks, including credit risk, inflation risk, interest rate risk, prepayment risk, and liquidity risk. Additional risks include investing in foreign markets and non-investment grade securities. Changes in interest rates, the market’s perception of the issuers and the creditworthiness of the issuers may significant affect the value of the Fund.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES - 15.1%  

Avid Automobile Receivables Trust
Series 2019-1, Class A,
2.62%, 02/15/2024 (A)

    $  2,500,729        $  2,526,603  

Benefit Street Partners CLO VII, Ltd.
Series 2015-VIIA, Class A2R,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.20%,
1.42% (B), 07/18/2027 (A)

    8,000,000        7,871,112  
BXG Receivables Note Trust             

Series 2013-A, Class A,
3.01%, 12/04/2028 (A)

    3,364,763        3,404,544  

Series 2017-A, Class A,
2.95%, 10/04/2032 (A)

    4,453,376        4,529,262  

Series 2020-A, Class A,
1.55%, 02/28/2036 (A)

    9,820,449        9,805,427  

CF Hippolyta LLC
Series 2020-1, Class B1,
2.28%, 07/15/2060 (A)

    6,416,464        6,446,069  

CIFC Funding, Ltd.
Series 2015-2A, Class BR2,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.50%,
1.74% (B), 04/15/2030 (A)

    16,300,000        15,846,453  

CWABS, Inc. Asset-Backed Certificates Trust
Series 2006-17, Class 2A2,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.15%,
0.30% (B), 03/25/2047

    5,768,673        5,647,278  

Diamond Resorts Owner Trust

    

Series 2017-1A, Class A,
3.27%, 10/22/2029 (A)

    4,009,858        4,065,980  

Series 2019-1A, Class A,
2.89%, 02/20/2032 (A)

    6,385,498        6,550,943  
DT Auto Owner Trust             

Series 2020-1A, Class A,
1.94%, 09/15/2023 (A)

    2,153,345        2,165,812  

Series 2020-1A, Class B,
2.16%, 05/15/2024 (A)

    3,000,000        3,040,436  
Halcyon Loan Advisors Funding, Ltd.             

Series 2014-3A, Class B1R,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.70%,
1.92% (B), 10/22/2025 (A)

    10,000,000        9,913,070  

Series 2015-1A, Class B1R,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.55%,
1.77% (B), 04/20/2027 (A)

    8,000,000        7,876,304  

Hertz Vehicle Financing II, LP
Series 2019-1A, Class B,
4.10%, 03/25/2023 (A)

    11,900,000        11,862,964  
Hilton Grand Vacations Trust             

Series 2019-AA, Class A,
2.34%, 07/25/2033 (A)

    7,427,891        7,613,034  

Series 2020-AA, Class A,
2.74%, 02/25/2039 (A)

    5,306,684        5,496,443  

ICG CLO, Ltd.
Series 2016-1A, Class A2R,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.70%,
1.91% (B), 07/29/2028 (A)

    6,000,000        5,787,174  

Jamestown CLO IV, Ltd.
Series 2014-4A, Class A2R,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.35%,
1.59% (B), 07/15/2026 (A)

    13,500,000        13,436,955  
     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

Marathon CLO VII, Ltd.
Series 2014-7A, Class A1R,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.32%,
1.54% (B), 10/28/2025 (A)

    $   2,349,753        $   2,344,064  

Mill City Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2017-3, Class A1,
2.75% (B), 01/25/2061 (A)

    9,390,348        9,667,496  

Mountain View CLO, Ltd.
Series 2014-1A, Class BRR,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.45%,
1.69% (B), 10/15/2026 (A)

    10,000,000        9,874,100  
MVW LLC             

Series 2019-2A, Class B,
2.44%, 10/20/2038 (A)

    6,596,432        6,631,030  

Series 2020-1A, Class A,
1.74%, 10/20/2037 (A)

    7,578,563        7,694,103  
MVW Owner Trust             

Series 2014-1A, Class A,
2.25%, 09/22/2031 (A)

    1,910,523        1,914,498  

Series 2014-1A, Class B,
2.70%, 09/22/2031 (A)

    1,299,675        1,298,067  

Series 2015-1A, Class A,
2.52%, 12/20/2032 (A)

    1,367,682        1,373,137  

Series 2019-1A, Class A,
2.89%, 11/20/2036 (A)

    8,373,062        8,595,583  
New Residential Advance Receivables
Trust
            

Series 2020-T1, Class AT1,
1.43%, 08/15/2053 (A)

    13,700,000        13,713,016  

Series 2020-T1, Class CT1,
2.27%, 08/15/2053 (A)

    1,780,000        1,786,335  
NRZ Advance Receivables Trust             

Series 2020-T2, Class AT2,
1.48%, 09/15/2053 (A)

    15,000,000        15,025,049  

Series 2020-T3, Class AT3,
1.32%, 10/15/2052 (A)

    20,000,000        20,017,914  

Series 2020-T3, Class BT3,
1.57%, 10/15/2052 (A)

    2,500,000        2,502,228  

Series 2020-T3, Class DT3,
2.46%, 10/15/2052 (A)

    2,500,000        2,503,596  

Ocwen Master Advance Receivables Trust
Series 2020-T1, Class AT1,
1.28%, 08/15/2052 (A)

    14,758,000        14,804,877  
Orange Lake Timeshare Trust             

Series 2015-AA, Class A,
2.88%, 09/08/2027 (A)

    2,456,943        2,477,060  

Series 2016-A, Class A,
2.61%, 03/08/2029 (A)

    5,065,305        5,101,424  

Series 2018-A, Class C,
3.74%, 11/08/2030 (A)

    3,355,070        3,362,899  

Series 2019-A, Class C,
3.61%, 04/09/2038 (A)

    5,937,247        5,852,935  

OZLM Funding IV, Ltd.
Series 2013-4A, Class A2R,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.70%,
1.92% (B), 10/22/2030 (A)

    6,000,000        5,820,186  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  
Sierra Timeshare Receivables
Funding LLC
            

Series 2018-2A, Class B,
3.65%, 06/20/2035 (A)

    $   2,474,308        $   2,549,925  

Series 2018-3A, Class A,
3.69%, 09/20/2035 (A)

    2,946,942        3,052,643  

Series 2018-3A, Class D,
5.20%, 09/20/2035 (A)

    2,880,636        2,865,167  

Series 2019-2A, Class C,
3.12%, 05/20/2036 (A)

    5,347,518        5,343,049  

Series 2020-2A, Class A,
1.33%, 07/20/2037 (A)

    7,310,916        7,341,529  

Series 2020-2A, Class C,
3.51%, 07/20/2037 (A)

    6,397,051        6,508,968  

Small Business Lending Trust
Series 2019-A, Class A,
2.85%, 07/15/2026 (A)

    3,571,699        3,559,110  

SoFi Consumer Loan Program LLC
Series 2017-1, Class A,
3.28%, 01/26/2026 (A)

    23,085        23,122  

SPS Servicer Advance Receivables Trust II
Series 2020-T1, Class AT1,
1.28%, 11/15/2052 (A)

    6,550,000        6,552,654  
TICP CLO I, Ltd.             

Series 2015-1A, Class AR,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 0.80%,
1.02% (B), 07/20/2027 (A)

    4,299,316        4,266,194  

Series 2015-1A, Class BR,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.30%,
1.52% (B), 07/20/2027 (A)

    10,000,000        9,760,380  

TICP CLO III, Ltd.
Series 2018-3R, Class B,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.35%,
1.57% (B), 04/20/2028 (A)

    10,000,000        9,758,210  
Towd Point Mortgage Trust             

Series 2015-3, Class A1B,
3.00% (B), 03/25/2054 (A)

    483,487        486,016  

Series 2015-4, Class A1B,
2.75% (B), 04/25/2055 (A)

    2,075,253        2,086,559  

Series 2016-3, Class A1,
2.25% (B), 04/25/2056 (A)

    3,590,117        3,632,295  

Series 2016-5, Class A1,
2.50% (B), 10/25/2056 (A)

    6,152,183        6,286,416  

Series 2017-2, Class A1,
2.75% (B), 04/25/2057 (A)

    4,373,072        4,489,842  

Series 2017-3, Class A1,
2.75% (B), 07/25/2057 (A)

    7,373,193        7,586,522  

Series 2017-4, Class A1,
2.75% (B), 06/25/2057 (A)

    7,836,876        8,106,640  

Series 2017-6, Class A1,
2.75% (B), 10/25/2057 (A)

    9,625,794        9,936,179  

Series 2018-1, Class A1,
3.00% (B), 01/25/2058 (A)

    8,261,585        8,621,561  

Series 2018-2, Class A1,
3.25% (B), 03/25/2058 (A)

    3,821,935        3,997,188  

Series 2018-3, Class A1,
3.75% (B), 05/25/2058 (A)

    6,823,620        7,271,545  

Series 2020-4, Class A1,
1.75%, 10/25/2060 (A)

    12,830,000        13,061,801  
     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

Trafigura Securitisation Finance PLC
Series 2018-1A, Class A2,
3.73%, 03/15/2022 (A)

    $   11,000,000        $   11,109,153  

VSE VOI Mortgage LLC
Series 2017-A, Class A,
2.33%, 03/20/2035 (A)

    12,351,018        12,530,956  
Welk Resorts LLC             

Series 2013-AA, Class A,
3.10%, 03/15/2029 (A)

    1,165,537        1,176,917  

Series 2015-AA, Class A,
2.79%, 06/16/2031 (A)

    1,798,454        1,801,874  

Series 2017-AA, Class A,
2.82%, 06/15/2033 (A)

    3,479,305        3,520,158  
Wellfleet CLO, Ltd.             

Series 2016-1A, Class BR,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.50%,
1.72% (B), 04/20/2028 (A)

    15,000,000        14,555,745  

Series 2017-2A, Class A2R,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.62%,
1.84% (B), 10/20/2029 (A)

    15,000,000        14,465,565  
    

 

 

 

Total Asset-Backed Securities
(Cost $470,346,720)

 

     472,549,343  
  

 

 

 
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES - 62.1%  
Aerospace & Defense - 0.8%  
Boeing Co.             

1.95%, 02/01/2024

    9,965,000        9,926,931  

2.13%, 03/01/2022

    10,685,000        10,771,365  

2.30%, 08/01/2021 (C)

    4,430,000        4,475,844  

Raytheon Technologies Corp.
3.65%, 08/16/2023

    320,000        345,715  
    

 

 

 
       25,519,855  
    

 

 

 
Airlines - 0.7%  
Delta Air Lines Pass-Through Trust             

3.20%, 10/25/2025

    6,212,000        6,186,492  

6.82%, 02/10/2024

    3,091,559        3,137,579  

Delta Air Lines, Inc.
3.80%, 04/19/2023

    9,957,000        9,417,276  

Northwest Airlines Pass-Through Trust
6.26%, 05/20/2023

    154,759        152,173  

US Airways Pass-Through Trust
3.95%, 05/15/2027

    4,718,218        3,872,335  
    

 

 

 
       22,765,855  
    

 

 

 
Automobiles - 0.1%  

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
3.04%, 09/15/2023 (A)

    4,360,000        4,424,561  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 17.3%  

AIB Group PLC
4.75%, 10/12/2023 (A)

    8,438,000        9,169,184  
Banco Santander SA             

2.71%, 06/27/2024

    8,400,000        8,891,337  

3.85%, 04/12/2023

    4,600,000        4,917,066  
Bank of America Corp.             

Fixed until 10/22/2024, 2.46% (B), 10/22/2025, MTN

    9,821,000        10,372,465  

Fixed until 10/01/2024, 3.09% (B), 10/01/2025, MTN

    18,836,000        20,293,070  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Banks (continued)  
Bank of America Corp. (continued)             

Fixed until 01/20/2022, 3.12% (B), 01/20/2023, MTN

    $   4,893,000        $   5,040,764  

Banque Federative du Credit Mutuel SA
2.13%, 11/21/2022 (A)

    4,991,000        5,152,754  

Barclays Bank PLC
10.18%, 06/12/2021 (A)

    5,158,000        5,431,547  

Barclays PLC
Fixed until 05/07/2025, 2.85% (B), 05/07/2026

    10,000,000        10,487,271  

BNP Paribas SA
5.00%, 01/15/2021

    17,935,000        18,106,279  
BPCE SA             

2.75%, 12/02/2021, MTN

    8,737,000        8,961,322  

5.15%, 07/21/2024 (A)

    14,000,000        15,668,964  

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
Fixed until 07/22/2022, 2.61% (B), 07/22/2023

    4,425,000        4,582,447  

CIT Bank NA
Fixed until 09/27/2024, 2.97% (B), 09/27/2025

    6,927,000        7,152,127  

CIT Group, Inc.
4.13%, 03/09/2021

    600,000        603,750  

Citibank, NA
Fixed until 05/20/2021, 2.84% (B), 05/20/2022

    11,000,000        11,147,543  
Citigroup, Inc.             

Fixed until 11/04/2021, 2.31% (B), 11/04/2022

    9,909,000        10,088,144  

Fixed until 04/08/2025, 3.11% (B), 04/08/2026

    4,988,000        5,369,544  

Commerzbank AG
8.13%, 09/19/2023 (A)

    8,000,000        9,183,283  
Cooperatieve Rabobank UA             

Fixed until 06/24/2025, 1.34% (B), 06/24/2026 (A) (C)

    5,000,000        5,034,412  

3.95%, 11/09/2022

    10,100,000        10,765,872  

Credit Agricole SA
Fixed until 06/16/2025, 1.91% (B), 06/16/2026 (A)

    5,000,000        5,121,835  
Credit Suisse AG             

2.80%, 04/08/2022

    5,477,000        5,668,316  

6.50%, 08/08/2023 (A)

    5,462,000        6,151,578  
Danske Bank A/S             

1.23%, 06/22/2024 (A)

    10,000,000        10,099,857  

Fixed until 09/20/2021, 3.00% (B), 09/20/2022 (A)

    10,000,000        10,173,265  

DnB Bank ASA
Fixed until 09/16/2025, 1.13% (B), 09/16/2026 (A)

    10,000,000        9,982,691  

Fifth Third Bancorp
3.65%, 01/25/2024

    10,000,000        10,890,831  

Fifth Third Bank NA
3.35%, 07/26/2021

    8,848,000        9,025,230  

First Horizon National Corp.
3.50%, 12/15/2020

    8,160,000        8,167,770  

First Niagara Financial Group, Inc.
7.25%, 12/15/2021

    6,340,000        6,813,433  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Banks (continued)  

HSBC Holdings PLC
3-Month LIBOR + 1.00%,
1.27% (B), 05/18/2024

    $   10,000,000        $   10,010,270  

Huntington Bancshares, Inc.
2.30%, 01/14/2022 (D)

    13,724,000        14,015,760  

ING Bank NV
5.80%, 09/25/2023 (A)

    12,067,000        13,580,077  

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA
3.25%, 09/23/2024 (A) (C)

    11,000,000        11,598,340  
JPMorgan Chase & Co.             

Fixed until 04/22/2025, 2.08% (B), 04/22/2026

    6,082,000        6,359,717  

3.88%, 09/10/2024

    4,920,000        5,453,115  

Fixed until 12/05/2023, 4.02% (B), 12/05/2024

    10,000,000        11,014,536  

Lloyds Banking Group PLC
4.50%, 11/04/2024

    8,740,000        9,588,930  

MUFG Union Bank NA
3.15%, 04/01/2022

    11,000,000        11,399,272  

Natwest Group PLC
6.00%, 12/19/2023

    12,464,000        13,987,068  

Nordea Bank Abp
1.00%, 06/09/2023 (A)

    8,797,000        8,916,404  

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
3.90%, 04/29/2024

    7,811,000        8,607,031  

Regions Financial Corp.
2.75%, 08/14/2022 (C)

    12,360,000        12,837,961  

Royal Bank of Canada
SOFR + 0.40%,
0.49% (B), 08/05/2022, MTN

    15,809,000        15,853,324  

Santander UK Group Holdings PLC
4.75%, 09/15/2025 (A)

    2,357,000        2,599,212  

Santander UK PLC
5.00%, 11/07/2023 (A)

    10,000,000        10,937,000  

Standard Chartered PLC
Fixed until 10/14/2022, 1.32% (B), 10/14/2023 (A)

    10,220,000        10,262,413  

Svenska Handelsbanken AB
3.90%, 11/20/2023

    10,000,000        11,022,070  

Swedbank AB
1.30%, 06/02/2023 (A)

    9,000,000        9,160,624  

Synovus Bank
Fixed until 02/10/2022, 2.29% (B), 02/10/2023

    9,052,000        9,170,089  
Truist Bank             

SOFR + 0.73%,
0.82% (B), 03/09/2023

    7,250,000        7,304,064  

2.80%, 05/17/2022

    6,013,000        6,231,563  
UniCredit SpA             

Fixed until 09/22/2025, 2.57% (B), 09/22/2026 (A)

    8,885,000        8,806,017  

6.57%, 01/14/2022 (A)

    10,000,000        10,580,705  

US Bancorp
2.40%, 07/30/2024

    9,070,000        9,629,351  
Wells Fargo & Co.             

Fixed until 04/30/2025, 2.19% (B), 04/30/2026

    8,969,000        9,325,020  

3.75%, 01/24/2024, MTN

    14,000,000        15,197,905  
    

 

 

 
       541,961,789  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Beverages - 1.1%  

Constellation Brands, Inc.
2.65%, 11/07/2022

    $   5,537,000        $   5,759,659  
Keurig Dr. Pepper, Inc.             

3.40%, 11/15/2025

    7,027,000        7,807,372  

4.42%, 05/25/2025

    7,016,000        8,055,070  
Pernod Ricard SA             

4.45%, 01/15/2022 (A)

    8,000,000        8,373,902  

5.75%, 04/07/2021 (A)

    4,696,000        4,800,974  
    

 

 

 
       34,796,977  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 0.7%  

AbbVie, Inc.
2.60%, 11/21/2024 (A)

    9,959,000        10,591,845  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.
0.75%, 09/29/2023 (C)

    11,877,000        11,904,985  
    

 

 

 
       22,496,830  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 4.6%  

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.
3.00%, 03/22/2022

    7,986,000        8,276,472  

Bank of New York Mellon Corp.
2.20%, 08/16/2023, MTN

    10,000,000        10,480,483  

Charles Schwab Corp.
2.65%, 01/25/2023

    9,964,000        10,427,110  

Credit Suisse Group Funding Guernsey, Ltd.
3.13%, 12/10/2020

    10,000,000        10,027,600  

Deutsche Bank AG
Fixed until 09/18/2023, 2.22% (B), 09/18/2024

    6,000,000        6,060,461  
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.             

Fixed until 10/31/2021, 2.88% (B), 10/31/2022

    20,961,000        21,457,672  

3.50%, 04/01/2025

    2,988,000        3,292,314  

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.
0.70%, 06/15/2023

    8,712,000        8,766,789  
Morgan Stanley             

Fixed until 04/28/2025, 2.19% (B), 04/28/2026

    6,976,000        7,306,810  

Fixed until 07/22/2024, 2.72% (B), 07/22/2025, MTN

    4,981,000        5,304,487  

4.10%, 05/22/2023, MTN

    14,873,000        16,100,070  

4.88%, 11/01/2022

    5,085,000        5,499,232  
State Street Corp.             

Fixed until 03/30/2030, 2.83% (B), 03/30/2023

    1,492,000        1,540,039  

3.10%, 05/15/2023

    11,076,000        11,809,670  

UBS AG
1.75%, 04/21/2022 (A)

    4,441,000        4,520,684  
UBS Group AG             

Fixed until 07/30/2023, 1.01% (B), 07/30/2024 (A)

    3,000,000        3,011,187  

3.00%, 04/15/2021 (A)

    9,354,000        9,466,708  
    

 

 

 
       143,347,788  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 1.3%  

Huntsman International LLC
5.13%, 11/15/2022

    6,972,000        7,469,757  

LYB International Finance III LLC
1.25%, 10/01/2025

    4,983,000        4,995,662  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Chemicals (continued)  

Mosaic Co.
3.75%, 11/15/2021

    $   12,074,000        $   12,324,952  

Nutrition & Biosciences, Inc.
0.70%, 09/15/2022 (A)

    4,322,000        4,333,956  

Syngenta Finance NV
4.44%, 04/24/2023 (A)

    10,000,000        10,571,899  
    

 

 

 
       39,696,226  
    

 

 

 
Construction Materials - 0.4%  

CRH America, Inc.
3.88%, 05/18/2025 (A)

    10,000,000        11,208,537  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 3.0%  
Ally Financial, Inc.             

4.13%, 02/13/2022

    8,145,000        8,485,809  

4.63%, 03/30/2025

    6,973,000        7,800,369  

American Honda Finance Corp.
0.88%, 07/07/2023, MTN

    11,959,000        12,057,728  

BMW US Capital LLC
3.40%, 08/13/2021 (A)

    11,846,000        12,126,270  

Daimler Finance North America LLC
3.40%, 02/22/2022 (A)

    7,000,000        7,252,220  

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC
3.34%, 03/18/2021

    8,000,000        8,000,000  
General Motors Financial Co., Inc.             

3.55%, 07/08/2022

    9,957,000        10,341,540  

4.15%, 06/19/2023

    4,587,000        4,899,485  

Hyundai Capital America
1.80%, 10/15/2025 (A) (C)

    13,771,000        13,736,910  

Volkswagen Group of America Finance LLC
2.70%, 09/26/2022 (A)

    10,000,000        10,361,146  
    

 

 

 
       95,061,477  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Consumer Services - 0.2%  

Nationwide Building Society
Fixed until 03/08/2023, 3.77% (B), 03/08/2024 (A)

    6,821,000        7,236,445  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 2.2%  

AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust
3.30%, 01/23/2023

    6,030,000        6,082,068  

AIG Global Funding
0.80%, 07/07/2023 (A)

    6,976,000        7,026,950  

Aircastle, Ltd.
5.13%, 03/15/2021

    7,967,000        8,073,394  
Aviation Capital Group LLC             

2.88%, 01/20/2022 (A)

    5,506,000        5,497,167  

5.50%, 12/15/2024 (A)

    10,832,000        11,278,273  

Element Fleet Management Corp.
3.85%, 06/15/2025 (A)

    8,707,000        9,262,954  

GE Capital International Funding Unlimited Co.
2.34%, 11/15/2020

    12,800,000        12,808,448  

Voya Financial, Inc.
3.13%, 07/15/2024

    9,332,000        10,066,494  
    

 

 

 
       70,095,748  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 0.5%  

British Telecommunications PLC
4.50%, 12/04/2023

    8,200,000        9,052,171  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Diversified Telecommunication Services (continued)  

Verizon Communications, Inc.
5.15%, 09/15/2023

    $   5,000,000        $   5,622,783  
    

 

 

 
       14,674,954  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 3.9%  

American Electric Power Co., Inc.
2.95%, 12/15/2022

    8,469,000        8,849,671  

Appalachian Power Co.
4.60%, 03/30/2021

    4,633,000        4,663,040  

Berkshire Hathaway Energy Co.
2.38%, 01/15/2021

    11,562,000        11,610,107  

Duke Energy Corp.
3.05%, 08/15/2022

    21,461,000        22,260,053  

Entergy Corp.
4.00%, 07/15/2022

    8,552,000        9,006,351  

Evergy, Inc.
2.45%, 09/15/2024

    11,565,000        12,256,641  

FirstEnergy Corp.
4.25%, 03/15/2023

    6,261,000        6,597,673  

Georgia Power Co.
2.10%, 07/30/2023

    7,441,000        7,772,601  

Metropolitan Edison Co.
3.50%, 03/15/2023 (A)

    5,566,000        5,827,133  

Oncor Electric Delivery Co. LLC
2.75%, 06/01/2024

    10,771,000        11,539,518  

Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
1.75%, 06/16/2022

    8,781,000        8,781,822  

Southern Co.
2.35%, 07/01/2021

    12,232,000        12,370,570  
    

 

 

 
       121,535,180  
    

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services - 0.3%  

Schlumberger Finance Canada, Ltd.
1.40%, 09/17/2025 (C)

    9,965,000        10,097,695  
    

 

 

 
Entertainment - 0.3%  

Walt Disney Co.
3.35%, 03/24/2025

    7,972,000        8,822,379  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 1.6%  

American Tower Corp.
3.00%, 06/15/2023

    17,032,000        18,047,130  

Crown Castle International Corp.
5.25%, 01/15/2023

    7,556,000        8,289,419  

CyrusOne, LP / CyrusOne Finance Corp.
2.90%, 11/15/2024

    13,044,000        13,839,945  

VEREIT Operating Partnership, LP
4.60%, 02/06/2024

    8,370,000        9,013,894  
    

 

 

 
       49,190,388  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 0.4%  

Albertsons Cos., Inc. / Safeway, Inc. / New Albertsons, LP
3.50%, 02/15/2023 (A)

    3,984,000        4,047,342  

Sysco Corp.
2.50%, 07/15/2021

    9,646,000        9,770,111  
    

 

 

 
       13,817,453  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 1.0%  

Bunge, Ltd. Finance Corp.
1.63%, 08/17/2025

    3,594,000        3,615,586  

Campbell Soup Co.
3.65%, 03/15/2023

    7,064,000        7,561,869  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Food Products (continued)  

Cargill, Inc.
1.38%, 07/23/2023 (A)

    $   9,965,000        $   10,193,243  

Mondelez International
0.63%, 07/01/2022

    8,881,000        8,912,928  
    

 

 

 
       30,283,626  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.9%  
Becton Dickinson & Co.             

3-Month LIBOR + 1.03%,
1.28% (B), 06/06/2022

    2,726,000        2,747,926  

2.89%, 06/06/2022

    13,942,000        14,421,978  

DH Europe Finance II SARL
2.05%, 11/15/2022

    10,888,000        11,232,503  
    

 

 

 
       28,402,407  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 2.0%  
Cigna Corp.             

3-Month LIBOR + 0.89%,
1.13% (B), 07/15/2023

    12,689,000        12,820,178  

3.90%, 02/15/2022

    9,465,000        9,871,385  

CVS Health Corp.
2.63%, 08/15/2024

    4,979,000        5,310,730  

HCA, Inc.
5.00%, 03/15/2024

    14,941,000        16,716,898  

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings
2.30%, 12/01/2024

    9,959,000        10,533,814  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
3.50%, 02/15/2024

    6,971,000        7,615,599  
    

 

 

 
       62,868,604  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 0.5%  

GLP Capital, LP / GLP Financing II, Inc.
3.35%, 09/01/2024

    4,479,000        4,547,126  

International Game Technology PLC
6.25%, 02/15/2022 (A)

    2,873,000        2,941,248  

Las Vegas Sands Corp.
3.20%, 08/08/2024

    8,963,000        9,065,773  
    

 

 

 
       16,554,147  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 0.1%  

D.R. Horton, Inc.
2.55%, 12/01/2020

    4,029,000        4,035,018  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 2.6%  

American International Group, Inc.
2.50%, 06/30/2025

    10,551,000        11,311,412  

Aon Corp.
2.20%, 11/15/2022

    7,967,000        8,247,082  
Athene Global Funding             

1.20%, 10/13/2023 (A)

    9,881,000        9,895,525  

3.00%, 07/01/2022 (A)

    4,205,000        4,332,373  

Equitable Financial Life Global Funding
1.40%, 07/07/2025 (A)

    9,966,000        10,193,477  

Five Corners Funding Trust
4.42%, 11/15/2023 (A)

    8,785,000        9,731,022  

Jackson National Life Global Funding
3.30%, 02/01/2022 (A) (C)

    9,000,000        9,327,754  

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.
3.88%, 03/15/2024

    8,778,000        9,682,287  

Principal Life Global Funding II
2.25%, 11/21/2024 (A)

    8,666,000        9,166,269  
    

 

 

 
       81,887,201  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 0.1%  

Expedia Group, Inc.
4.50%, 08/15/2024 (C)

    $   4,287,000        $   4,561,484  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 0.5%  

Fiserv, Inc.
2.75%, 07/01/2024

    13,481,000        14,404,227  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 0.3%  

Otis Worldwide Corp.
3-Month LIBOR + 0.45%,
0.68% (B), 04/05/2023

    9,962,000        9,964,496  
    

 

 

 
Media - 1.9%  

Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital
4.91%, 07/23/2025

    14,947,000        17,220,353  

Comcast Corp.
3.70%, 04/15/2024

    6,390,000        7,037,798  

CSC Holdings LLC
6.75%, 11/15/2021

    8,655,000        9,044,475  

Discovery Communications LLC
2.95%, 03/20/2023

    6,297,000        6,630,914  

Sky, Ltd.
3.13%, 11/26/2022 (A) (C)

    6,970,000        7,344,358  

Time Warner Cable LLC
4.00%, 09/01/2021

    5,256,000        5,359,036  

ViacomCBS, Inc.
4.75%, 05/15/2025 (C)

    4,463,000        5,122,883  
    

 

 

 
       57,759,817  
    

 

 

 
Metals & Mining - 0.2%  

Glencore Funding LLC
3.00%, 10/27/2022 (A)

    6,974,000        7,215,300  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 1.2%  

Black Hills Corp.
4.25%, 11/30/2023

    9,898,000        10,811,023  
Dominion Energy, Inc.             

2.45%, 01/15/2023 (A)

    7,820,000        8,115,434  

2.72% (E), 08/15/2021

    7,100,000        7,217,929  

DTE Energy Co.
2.53%, 10/01/2024

    10,070,000        10,686,386  
    

 

 

 
       36,830,772  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 2.3%  

El Paso Natural Gas Co. LLC
8.63%, 01/15/2022

    8,935,000        9,740,838  

Energy Transfer Operating, LP
4.20%, 09/15/2023

    4,980,000        5,248,117  

Eni SpA
4.00%, 09/12/2023 (A)

    8,629,000        9,329,791  
MPLX, LP             

3.50%, 12/01/2022

    8,683,000        9,083,960  

4.88%, 12/01/2024

    5,661,000        6,339,617  
Plains All American Pipeline, LP / PAA
Finance Corp.
            

3.60%, 11/01/2024

    1,570,000        1,612,653  

3.85%, 10/15/2023

    6,324,000        6,606,886  

4.65%, 10/15/2025

    5,976,000        6,377,564  

Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC
5.63%, 04/15/2023

    8,281,000        9,044,088  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (continued)  

Williams Cos., Inc.
4.55%, 06/24/2024

    $   7,966,000        $   8,787,323  
    

 

 

 
       72,170,837  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 2.3%  

AstraZeneca PLC
2.38%, 06/12/2022

    9,966,000        10,264,763  

Bayer US Finance LLC
3.00%, 10/08/2021 (A)

    7,474,000        7,646,179  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.
2.90%, 07/26/2024

    8,515,000        9,189,003  

Merck & Co., Inc.
0.75%, 02/24/2026

    9,965,000        9,937,597  

Royalty Pharma PLC
0.75%, 09/02/2023 (A)

    9,188,000        9,184,373  

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
4.00%, 11/26/2021

    14,535,000        15,036,296  
Upjohn, Inc.             

1.13%, 06/22/2022 (A)

    4,078,000        4,114,653  

1.65%, 06/22/2025 (A) (C)

    4,983,000        5,087,933  
    

 

 

 
       70,460,797  
    

 

 

 
Professional Services - 0.3%  

Equifax, Inc.
2.60%, 12/01/2024

    8,195,000        8,720,308  
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - 1.0%  
Avolon Holdings Funding, Ltd.             

3.63%, 05/01/2022 (A)

    12,397,000        12,426,046  

5.50%, 01/15/2023 (A)

    6,127,000        6,261,784  

Canadian Pacific Railway Co.
9.45%, 08/01/2021

    7,000,000        7,459,316  

Union Pacific Corp.
3.50%, 06/08/2023

    4,457,000        4,785,768  
    

 

 

 
       30,932,914  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 1.4%  

Broadcom, Inc.
3.46%, 09/15/2026

    12,132,000        13,221,415  

KLA Corp.
4.65%, 11/01/2024

    8,678,000        9,868,961  

Micron Technology, Inc.
2.50%, 04/24/2023

    4,701,000        4,892,472  

NXP BV / NXP Funding LLC
3.88%, 09/01/2022 (A)

    10,000,000        10,569,334  

QUALCOMM, Inc.
2.60%, 01/30/2023

    5,815,000        6,092,245  
    

 

 

 
       44,644,427  
    

 

 

 
Software - 0.4%  

Infor, Inc.
1.45%, 07/15/2023 (A)

    2,192,000        2,223,469  

Intuit, Inc.
0.65%, 07/15/2023

    10,450,000        10,522,457  
    

 

 

 
       12,745,926  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 0.5%  
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.             

1.45%, 04/01/2024

    9,113,000        9,280,257  

4.45%, 10/02/2023

    4,984,000        5,501,887  
    

 

 

 
       14,782,144  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 0.5%  

Ralph Lauren Corp.
1.70%, 06/15/2022

    $   6,094,000        $   6,216,168  

VF Corp.
2.05%, 04/23/2022

    9,966,000        10,197,145  
    

 

 

 
       16,413,313  
    

 

 

 
Tobacco - 0.5%  

BAT International Finance PLC
1.67%, 03/25/2026

    14,947,000        15,001,616  
    

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors - 1.2%  

Air Lease Corp.
2.25%, 01/15/2023

    15,548,000        15,633,618  

International Lease Finance Corp.
8.25%, 12/15/2020

    21,682,000        21,862,241  
    

 

 

 
       37,495,859  
    

 

 

 
Transportation Infrastructure - 0.3%  

Penske Truck Leasing Co., LP / PTL Finance Corp.
3.45%, 07/01/2024 (A)

    7,966,000        8,639,028  
    

 

 

 
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.7%  

T-Mobile USA, Inc.
3.50%, 04/15/2025 (A)

    10,291,000        11,274,923  

Vodafone Group PLC
3.75%, 01/16/2024

    8,355,000        9,120,234  
    

 

 

 
       20,395,157  
    

 

 

 

Total Corporate Debt Securities
(Cost $1,888,770,038)

 

     1,943,919,562  
  

 

 

 
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATION - 0.1%  
Qatar - 0.1%  

Qatar Government International Bond
3.88%, 04/23/2023 (A) (C)

    2,175,000        2,332,688  
    

 

 

 

Total Foreign Government Obligation
(Cost $2,167,333)

       2,332,688  
  

 

 

 
LOAN ASSIGNMENT - 0.4%  
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.4%  

Spin Holdco, Inc.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
4.25% (B), 11/14/2022

    12,929,993        12,567,954  
    

 

 

 

Total Loan Assignment
(Cost $12,909,687)

       12,567,954  
  

 

 

 
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 18.1%  
20 Times Square Trust             

Series 2018-20TS, Class B,

    

3.10% (B), 05/15/2035 (A)

    3,000,000        2,980,088  

Series 2018-20TS, Class C,

    

3.10% (B), 05/15/2035 (A)

    10,900,000        10,573,238  

280 Park Avenue Mortgage Trust
Series 2017-280P, Class C,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.25%,
1.40% (B), 09/15/2034 (A)

    16,000,000        15,749,422  

Arroyo Mortgage Trust
Series 2018-1, Class A1,
3.76% (B), 04/25/2048 (A)

    6,183,327        6,250,760  
     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  
Ashford Hospitality Trust             

Series 2018-ASHF, Class C,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.40%,
1.55% (B), 04/15/2035 (A)

    $   18,800,000        $   17,129,404  

Series 2018-ASHF, Class D,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.10%,
2.25% (B), 04/15/2035 (A)

    10,520,000        9,577,588  

Austin Fairmont Hotel Trust
Series 2019-FAIR, Class D,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.80%,
1.95% (B), 09/15/2032 (A)

    5,000,000        4,567,637  
BBCMS Mortgage Trust             

Series 2017-DELC, Class C,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.20%,
1.35% (B), 08/15/2036 (A)

    15,300,000        14,244,445  

Series 2017-DELC, Class D,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.70%,
1.85% (B), 08/15/2036 (A)

    15,000,000        13,724,640  

Series 2018-TALL, Class C,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.12%,
1.27% (B), 03/15/2037 (A)

    16,015,000        14,893,641  

Series 2018-TALL, Class E,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.44%,
2.59% (B), 03/15/2037 (A)

    15,000,000        13,907,535  

BHMS Trust
Series 2018-ATLS, Class C,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.90%,
2.05% (B), 07/15/2035 (A)

    14,900,000        13,577,218  

BX Commercial Mortgage Trust

    

Series 2019-XL, Class D,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.45%,
1.60% (B), 10/15/2036 (A)

    11,391,574        11,327,533  

Series 2020-VKNG, Class C,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.40%,
1.55% (B), 10/15/2037 (A)

    5,900,000        5,903,635  

BX Trust

    

Series 2018-GW, Class C,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.22%,
1.37% (B), 05/15/2035 (A)

    5,480,000        5,088,708  

Series 2018-GW, Class D,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.77%,
1.92% (B), 05/15/2035 (A)

    6,250,000        5,772,423  

BXP Trust
Series 2017-CQHP, Class D,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
2.15% (B), 11/15/2034 (A)

    11,825,000        10,044,584  

CAMB Commercial Mortgage Trust
Series 2019-LIFE, Class D,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.75%,
1.90% (B), 12/15/2037 (A)

    9,760,000        9,751,423  
CCRESG Commercial Mortgage Trust             

Series 2016-HEAT, Class B,

    

4.11%, 04/10/2029 (A)

    4,319,000        4,297,443  

Series 2016-HEAT, Class C,

    

4.92%, 04/10/2029 (A)

    3,619,000        3,573,794  

Series 2016-HEAT, Class D,

    

5.49% (B), 04/10/2029 (A)

    7,290,000        7,053,138  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

CGMS Commercial Mortgage Trust
Series 2017-MDRB, Class B,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.75%,
1.90% (B), 07/15/2030 (A)

    $   10,000,000        $   9,515,410  

CHT Mortgage Trust
Series 2017-CSMO, Class D,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
2.40% (B), 11/15/2036 (A)

    17,400,000        16,506,225  

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2014-A, Class A,
4.00% (B), 01/25/2035 (A)

    2,552,506        2,680,224  

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc.
Series 2018-RP1, Class A1,
3.00% (B), 09/25/2064 (A)

    7,688,277        8,107,417  

Colony Trust
Series 2019-IKPR, Class C,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.68%,
1.82% (B), 11/15/2038 (A)

    11,900,000        10,849,826  

CORE Mortgage Trust
Series 2019-CORE, Class C,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.30%,
1.45% (B), 12/15/2031 (A)

    15,390,000        15,067,535  

DBCG Mortgage Trust

    

Series 2017-BBG, Class B,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.85%,
1.00% (B), 06/15/2034 (A)

    12,500,000        12,304,272  

Series 2017-BBG, Class C,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.00%,
1.15% (B), 06/15/2034 (A)

    2,500,000        2,450,035  

DBWF Mortgage Trust
Series 2018-GLKS, Class D,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.40%,
2.55% (B), 12/19/2030 (A)

    10,000,000        9,174,723  

Fontainebleau Miami Beach Trust
Series 2019-FBLU, Class D,
3.96% (B), 12/10/2036 (A)

    15,000,000        14,405,368  

Great Wolf Trust
Series 2019-WOLF, Class C,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.63%,
1.78% (B), 12/15/2036 (A)

    9,960,000        9,101,223  

GS Mortgage Securities Corp. Trust
Series 2019-SOHO, Class D,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.60%,
1.75% (B), 06/15/2036 (A)

    7,500,000        7,166,152  

GS Mortgage Securities Trust
Series 2013-G1, Class A1,
2.06%, 04/10/2031 (A)

    3,333,663        3,357,072  

Hilton Orlando Trust
Series 2018-ORL, Class C,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.30%,
1.45% (B), 12/15/2034 (A)

    14,000,000        12,806,118  

HPLY Trust
Series 2019-HIT, Class C,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.60%,
1.75% (B), 11/15/2036 (A)

    7,077,752        6,665,266  
JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage
Securities Trust
        

Series 2014-DSTY, Class C,

    

3.80% (B), 06/10/2027 (A)

    10,000,000        1,532,375  
     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  
JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage
Securities Trust (continued)
        

Series 2020-NNN, Class CFL,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.30%,
1.45% (B), 01/16/2037 (A)

    $   9,900,000        $   9,370,641  

Series 2020-NNN, Class DFL,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.55%,
1.70% (B), 01/16/2037 (A)

    5,000,000        4,705,026  

KKR Industrial Portfolio Trust
Series 2020-AIP, Class D,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.03%,
2.18% (B), 03/15/2037 (A)

    9,803,009        9,606,394  

Lehman Brothers Small Balance Commercial Mortgage Trust
Series 2005-1A, Class A,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.25%,
0.40% (B), 02/25/2030 (A)

    19,273        19,209  

MBRT
Series 2019-MBR, Class D,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.70%,
1.85% (B), 11/15/2036 (A)

    10,730,000        10,110,186  

Metlife Securitization Trust
Series 2017-1A, Class A,
3.00% (B), 04/25/2055 (A)

    9,242,270        9,737,354  

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust

    

Series 2017-ASHF, Class D,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.20%,
2.35% (B), 11/15/2034 (A)

    15,700,000        13,894,002  

Series 2018-SUN, Class C,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.65%,
1.80% (B), 07/15/2035 (A)

    10,850,000        10,075,581  

Series 2019-BPR, Class B,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.10%,
2.25% (B), 05/15/2036 (A)

    6,720,000        6,127,666  

Series 2019-NUGS, Class B,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.30%,
2.80% (B), 12/15/2036 (A)

    7,000,000        7,049,991  

Series 2019-NUGS, Class C,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.50%,
3.00% (B), 12/15/2036 (A)

    5,200,000        5,206,508  

Mortgage Equity Conversion Asset Trust
Series 2010-1A, Class A,
4.00%, 07/25/2060 (A)

    4,033,529        3,900,171  

Motel 6 Trust
Series 2017-MTL6, Class C,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.40%,
1.55% (B), 08/15/2034 (A)

    8,024,479        7,858,519  

MSCG Trust

    

Series 2018-SELF, Class C,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.18%,
1.33% (B), 10/15/2037 (A)

    11,780,000        11,603,377  

Series 2018-SELF, Class D,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.65%,
1.80% (B), 10/15/2037 (A)

    9,220,000        9,024,613  
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust             

Series 2014-1A, Class A,

    

3.75% (B), 01/25/2054 (A)

    1,743,131        1,871,824  

Series 2014-3A, Class AFX3,

    

3.75% (B), 11/25/2054 (A)

    2,141,975        2,287,970  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust (continued)  

Series 2016-4A, Class A1,

    

3.75% (B), 11/25/2056 (A)

    $   3,732,468        $   4,006,048  

Series 2017-3A, Class A1,

    

4.00% (B), 04/25/2057 (A)

    6,556,415        7,071,988  

Series 2017-4A, Class A1,

    

4.00% (B), 05/25/2057 (A)

    4,275,616        4,663,417  

Series 2017-5A, Class A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.50%,
1.65% (B), 06/25/2057 (A)

    4,562,654        4,580,742  

Series 2018-1A, Class A1A,

    

4.00% (B), 12/25/2057 (A)

    4,125,228        4,448,387  

Series 2018-2A, Class A1,

    

4.50% (B), 02/25/2058 (A)

    6,462,598        7,038,133  

Series 2018-RPL1, Class A1,

    

3.50% (B), 12/25/2057 (A)

    4,679,960        4,935,363  

Series 2019-2A, Class A1,

    

4.25% (B), 12/25/2057 (A)

    8,355,468        8,979,344  

Series 2019-3A, Class A1A,

    

3.75% (B), 11/25/2058 (A)

    7,236,527        7,717,547  

Series 2019-4A, Class A1B,

    

3.50% (B), 12/25/2058 (A)

    8,184,458        8,666,845  

Series 2019-5A, Class A1B,

    

3.50% (B), 08/25/2059 (A)

    11,050,370        11,562,792  

Series 2019-RPL2, Class A1,

    

3.25% (B), 02/25/2059 (A)

    8,417,694        8,979,638  

RBSSP Resecuritization Trust
Series 2013-2, Class 2A1,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.19%,
0.35% (B), 12/20/2036 (A)

    4,219,196        4,157,380  

Tharaldson Hotel Portfolio Trust
Series 2018-THL, Class C,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.35%,
1.49% (B), 11/11/2034 (A)

    12,151,204        11,178,827  

VNDO Mortgage Trust
Series 2013-PENN, Class D,
3.95% (B), 12/13/2029 (A)

    3,596,000        3,566,687  
    

 

 

 

Total Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $595,236,526)

       565,679,708  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATION - 0.0% (F)  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
12-Month LIBOR + 1.77%,
2.39% (B), 08/01/2037

    $   314,993        $   316,677  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Agency Obligation
(Cost $319,410)

 

     316,677  
  

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 0.5%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 0.5%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 0.09% (G)

    14,300,200        14,300,200  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $14,300,200)

 

     14,300,200  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 3.3%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 0.00% (G), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $103,369,590 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 0.13%, due 10/15/2023, and with a value of $105,437,074.

    $  103,369,590        103,369,590  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $103,369,590)

       103,369,590  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $3,087,419,504)

       3,115,035,722  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - 0.4%

 

     12,585,080  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  3,127,620,802  
    

 

 

 
 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (H)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Asset-Backed Securities

   $      $ 472,549,343      $      $ 472,549,343  

Corporate Debt Securities

            1,943,919,562               1,943,919,562  

Foreign Government Obligation

            2,332,688               2,332,688  

Loan Assignment

            12,567,954               12,567,954  

Mortgage-Backed Securities

            565,679,708               565,679,708  

U.S. Government Agency Obligation

            316,677               316,677  

Other Investment Company

     14,300,200                      14,300,200  

Repurchase Agreement

            103,369,590               103,369,590  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 14,300,200      $ 3,100,735,522      $      $ 3,115,035,722  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Securities are exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Securities may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2020, the total value of 144A securities is $1,552,695,202, representing 49.6% of the Fund’s net assets.
(B)    Floating or variable rate securities. The rates disclosed are as of October 31, 2020. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated within the description. Variable rate securities with a floor or ceiling feature are disclosed at the inherent rate, where applicable. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread, but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions; these securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in the description.
(C)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $15,873,005, collateralized by cash collateral of $14,300,200 and non-cash collateral, such as U.S. government securities and irrevocable letters of credit, of $1,905,660. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(D)    Restricted security. At October 31, 2020, the value of such security held by the Fund is as follows:

 

Investments   Description   Acquisition
Date
    Acquisition
Cost
    Value     Value as
Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Corporate Debt Securities

 

Huntington Bancshares, Inc.
2.30%, 01/14/2022

    05/04/2018 - 07/03/2018     $   13,175,083     $   14,015,760       0.4

 

(E)    Step bond. Coupon rate changes in increments to maturity. The rate disclosed is as of October 31, 2020; the maturity date disclosed is the ultimate maturity date.
(F)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.
(G)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2020.
(H)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

LIBOR    London Interbank Offered Rate
MTN    Medium Term Note
SOFR    Secured Overnight Financing Rate

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Small Cap Growth

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

The end of 2019 was characterized by strong equity returns that were largely driven by multiple expansion, while earnings growth was challenged. We entered 2020 with valuation risk and market hopes that reduced trade tensions coupled with monetary easing by the U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) would stimulate economic growth and in turn reaccelerate the revenue and earnings of corporate America. This optimistic consensus reached its peak in mid-January as the U.S. and China signed their trade agreement. Almost immediately after the signing, concerns about COVID-19 causing a material slowdown in Chinese economic activity began the reversal of the ebullient expectations for 2020 growth. Initial concerns concentrated on the supply side disruption of goods manufactured in China. However, as the virus spread beyond Asia, investors transitioned from supply chain concerns to worries over demand side contractions as the U.S. and Europe began taking unprecedented measures to control the spread. The litany of cancellations and actions taken by organizations, cities, states and federal governments grew and extensions of these shutdowns continue.

Not knowing the depth and breadth of the crisis makes economic and business modeling difficult for investors. Therefore, the resulting sell-off and volatility achieved levels in March 2020 only experienced in the deepest market declines of the 1930s, 1987 and 2008-2009. However, in early April 2020, much of the country began adjusting to a shutdown imposed to contain the spread of COVID-19. The majority of the states across the country slowly began a phased approach to resuming activities. As it often does, the equity market anticipated this change in behavior and have rallied since then.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica Small Cap Growth (Class A) returned 9.34%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its benchmark, the Russell 2000® Growth Index, returned 13.37%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund underperformed its benchmark for the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020.

From a quality perspective, low quality factors in the benchmark dominated benchmark returns. Non-earnings companies outperformed companies with positive earnings. From a valuation perspective, the benchmark was dominated by the highest valuation companies across all measures (including price/earnings, price/cash flow and price/sales ratios).

Our favorable stock selection decisions within the information technology, industrials and consumer discretionary sectors provided the strongest relative outperformance versus the benchmark. Our stock selection decisions within the healthcare sector were the largest detractor from performance on a relative basis largely due to the significant returns by non-earning biotech and pharmaceutical companies.

Repligen Corp., a bioprocessing company, was the largest contributor to performance. The company provides development, production and commercialization products used in the manufacturing of biologic drugs. The strength was due to the continued execution of their growth strategy supported by the underlying strength in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

Inter Parfums, Inc., a marketer of licensed fragrance and skin care products, was the largest detractor from performance. As the coronavirus pandemic shut down retail and travel worldwide, the company’s sales were significantly impaired. With a very long, slow return to normalcy and growth, we decided to exit the position.

W. Conrad Doenges

Andrew Hill

Joseph LaBate

Co-Portfolio Managers

Ranger Investment Management, L.P.

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     96.2

Repurchase Agreement

     3.2  

Other Investment Company

     1.6  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (1.0

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

        1 Year        5 Year       

10 Year or
Since Inception

       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       3.39        9.40        10.04        08/31/2012  

Class A (NAV)

       9.34        10.65        10.80        08/31/2012  

Russell 2000® Growth Index (A)

       13.37        10.36        12.26           

Class C (POP)

       7.52        9.81        10.01        08/31/2012  

Class C (NAV)

       8.52        9.81        10.01        08/31/2012  

Class I (NAV)

       9.56        10.90        11.09        08/31/2012  

Class I2 (NAV)

       9.85        11.06        11.24        08/31/2012  

Class I3 (NAV)

       9.69        N/A          10.35        03/10/2017  

Class R (NAV)

       9.38        N/A          9.83        03/10/2017  

Class R4 (NAV)

       9.74        N/A          10.25        03/10/2017  

Class R6 (NAV)

       9.69        N/A          11.46        07/25/2016  

(A) The Russell 2000® Growth Index measures the performance of the small-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe, and is comprised of Russell 2000® Index companies with higher price-to-value ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The Russell 2000® Index measures the performance of the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for Class A shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would be lower. There are no sales charges on Class I, I2, I3, R, R4 and R6 shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Small capitalization companies may have less experienced management, unpredictable earnings growth, and limited product lines, which can cause their share prices to fluctuate more than those of larger firms. Returns on growth stocks may not move in tandem with return on other categories of stocks or the market as a whole. Growth stocks may be particularly susceptible to larger price swings or to adverse developments. Growth stocks as a group may be out of favor and underperform the overall equity market for a long period of time, for example, while the market favors “value” stocks.

Russell® and other service marks and trademarks related to the Russell indexes are trademarks of the London Stock Exchange Group companies.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 96.2%  
Aerospace & Defense - 4.7%  

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (A)

    238,654        $  4,508,174  

Mercury Systems, Inc. (A)

    54,861        3,778,826  
    

 

 

 
       8,287,000  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 3.1%  

Banc of California, Inc.

    232,157        2,785,884  

Home BancShares, Inc.

    165,191        2,742,171  
    

 

 

 
       5,528,055  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 2.0%  

Quaker Chemical Corp. (B)

    18,832        3,592,957  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 1.5%  

LendingTree, Inc. (A) (B)

    8,014        2,593,250  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.3%  

nLight, Inc. (A)

    28,631        608,122  
    

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services - 0.5%  

Select Energy Services, Inc., Class A (A)

    287,233        867,444  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 3.4%  

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (A)

    138,887        6,113,806  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 11.9%  

BioLife Solutions, Inc. (A)

    86,402        2,480,602  

CONMED Corp.

    38,625        3,011,591  

Heska Corp. (A) (B)

    24,052        2,822,021  

Integer Holdings Corp. (A)

    14,600        853,370  

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.

    58,430        1,897,806  

Mesa Laboratories, Inc.

    18,567        4,853,600  

Neogen Corp. (A)

    74,723        5,211,182  
    

 

 

 
       21,130,172  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 4.4%  

BioTelemetry, Inc. (A)

    63,358        2,697,784  

LHC Group, Inc. (A)

    23,371        5,060,990  
    

 

 

 
       7,758,774  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Technology - 3.6%  

Simulations Plus, Inc.

    53,672        3,479,019  

Tabula Rasa HealthCare, Inc. (A) (B)

    83,258        2,875,731  
    

 

 

 
       6,354,750  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 2.9%  

Texas Roadhouse, Inc.

    73,717        5,162,402  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 4.9%  

Skyline Champion Corp. (A)

    192,935        4,948,783  

TopBuild Corp. (A)

    25,136        3,851,086  
    

 

 

 
       8,799,869  
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 1.4%  

Magnite, Inc. (A) (B)

    275,100        2,484,153  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 12.4%  

Endava PLC, ADR (A)

    50,961        3,256,408  

Evo Payments, Inc., Class A (A)

    257,109        5,417,287  

I3 Verticals, Inc., Class A (A) (B)

    86,110        1,776,449  

MAXIMUS, Inc.

    47,997        3,243,637  

Repay Holdings Corp. (A)

    77,593        1,748,170  

WNS Holdings, Ltd., ADR (A)

    114,985        6,627,736  
    

 

 

 
       22,069,687  
    

 

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 12.2%  

Medpace Holdings, Inc. (A)

    50,384        5,589,601  

NeoGenomics, Inc. (A)

    160,352        6,290,609  
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Life Sciences Tools & Services (continued)  

PRA Health Sciences, Inc. (A)

    21,671        $   2,111,622  

Repligen Corp. (A)

    46,354        7,721,186  
    

 

 

 
       21,713,018  
    

 

 

 
Personal Products - 1.5%  

elf Beauty, Inc. (A)

    136,308        2,762,963  
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - 4.1%  

Marten Transport, Ltd.

    213,179        3,271,232  

Saia, Inc. (A)

    26,952        3,979,732  
    

 

 

 
       7,250,964  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 2.0%  

CMC Materials, Inc.

    13,132        1,867,239  

Silicon Laboratories, Inc. (A)

    16,170        1,656,778  
    

 

 

 
       3,524,017  
    

 

 

 
Software - 17.5%  

Appfolio, Inc., Class A (A)

    20,713        2,959,266  

Box, Inc., Class A (A)

    230,145        3,567,248  

Cerence, Inc. (A) (B)

    36,365        1,984,802  

Mimecast, Ltd. (A)

    121,897        4,657,684  

Onespan, Inc. (A)

    89,347        1,959,380  

Pegasystems, Inc.

    69,247        8,024,342  

Qualys, Inc. (A)

    27,129        2,383,283  

Workiva, Inc. (A)

    100,882        5,579,783  
    

 

 

 
       31,115,788  
    

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors - 1.9%  

SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. (A)

    27,932        3,337,595  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $134,394,423)

       171,054,786  
  

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 1.6%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 1.6%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 0.09% (C)

    2,792,029        2,792,029  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $2,792,029)

       2,792,029  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 3.2%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 0.00% (C), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $5,621,180 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 0.13%, due 10/15/2023, and with a value of $5,733,628.

    $  5,621,180        5,621,180  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $5,621,180)

       5,621,180  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $142,807,632)

       179,467,995  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (1.0)%

 

     (1,774,680
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  177,693,315  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (D)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

           

Common Stocks

   $ 171,054,786      $      $      $ 171,054,786  

Other Investment Company

     2,792,029                      2,792,029  

Repurchase Agreement

            5,621,180               5,621,180  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 173,846,815      $ 5,621,180      $      $ 179,467,995  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $11,634,801, collateralized by cash collateral of $2,792,029 and non-cash collateral, such as U.S. government securities and irrevocable letters of credit, of $9,092,267. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(C)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2020.
(D)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATION:

 

ADR    American Depositary Receipt

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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MARKET ENVIRONMENT

The market environment for the one-year period ended October 31, 2020 was overwhelmingly dominated by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. A historic selloff of equities began in late February 2020 as the impact of the pandemic on the economy and labor market was digested by the market. Unprecedented fiscal and monetary intervention gave a lifeline to a precarious economy and allowed the market to find a bottom in late March 2020. During the selloff and the subsequent recovery, investors sought refuge in larger cap and growth names. The Fund was at a disadvantage given its focus on U.S. small cap value equities which underperformed in this environment.

By late summer, the performance differential between growth and value reached levels not seen since the Great Depression nearly a century ago. As the reporting period ended, the market’s focus had begun to turn to the U.S. elections and expectations of further stimulus to aid the economy as a bridge until a vaccine is widely available. As the focus shifted to the economic recovery, the market broadened which benefitted small cap value stocks and the Fund for the final month of the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica Small Cap Value (Class R4) returned -13.88%. By comparison, its benchmark, the Russell 2000® Value Index, returned -13.92%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The strategy focuses on companies that are believed to be mispriced relative to their sector peers and have a fundamental story that supports a pathway for the business to return to a higher valuation.

The Fund (Class R4) outperformed its benchmark during the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020.

During the fiscal year, our favorable stock selection decisions in financials, producer durables and consumer staples were additive to relative performance. Our holdings within technology, consumer discretionary and healthcare lagged on a relative basis in the past fiscal year.

We took advantage of stocks that sold off significantly in order to upgrade to what we believed to be higher quality stocks trading at attractive valuations across all sectors. We also added to stocks trading at attractive valuations that were already held in the portfolio where we had strong conviction. Darling Ingredients Inc., Cerence Inc.(no longer held in the Fund), MarineMax, Inc., and National General Holdings Corp. (no longer held in the Fund) helped performance over the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020.

As the pandemic unfolded, businesses were evaluated relative to their ability to manage in an environment with significant distruption to revenue. We focused on debt levels and associated maturities, access to credit lines, and ability to manage variable costs. We eliminated Caleres, AMC Entertainment Holdings, and Hertz Global Holdings, because they were not well positioned during this period and underperformed during the period.

Jason R. Ballsrud, CFA

Tasso H. Coin, Jr., CFA

Douglas G. Pugh, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

Peregrine Capital Management, LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     97.1

Repurchase Agreement

     15.4  

Other Investment Company

     1.1  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (13.6

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Year or
Since Inception
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       (18.74 )%         N/A          (5.05 )%         04/21/2017  

Class A (NAV)

       (14.03 )%         N/A          (3.53 )%         04/21/2017  

Class C (POP)

       (15.49 )%         N/A          (4.24 )%         04/21/2017  

Class C (NAV)

       (14.67 )%         N/A          (4.24 )%         04/21/2017  

Class I (NAV)

       (13.77 )%         N/A          (3.21 )%         04/21/2017  

Class I2 (NAV)

       (13.69 )%         N/A          (3.17 )%         04/21/2017  

Class I3 (NAV)

       (13.75 )%         N/A          (3.15 )%         04/21/2017  

Class R (NAV)

       (14.05 )%         N/A          (3.60 )%         04/21/2017  

Class R4 (NAV)

       (13.88 )%         (0.08 )%         6.29        01/23/2003  

Russell 2000® Value Index (A)

       (13.92 )%         3.71        7.06           

Class R6 (NAV)

       (13.69 )%         N/A          (3.17 )%         04/21/2017  

(A) The Russell 2000® Value Index measures the performance of small-cap value segment of the U.S. equity universe, and is comprised of Russell 2000® Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. The Russell 2000® Index measures the performance of the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for Class A shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would be lower. There are no sales charges on Class I, I2, I3, R, R4 and R6 shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The price of equity securities fluctuates based on changes in a company’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the equity securities owned by the Fund fall, the value of the Fund will decline. Small capitalization companies may have less experienced management, unpredictable earnings growth, and limited product lines, which can cause their share prices to fluctuate more than those of larger firms. Value stocks as a group may be out of favor and underperform the overall equity market for a long period of time, for example, while the market favors “growth” stocks. The prices of securities the sub-adviser believes are undervalued may not appreciate as anticipated or may go down.

Russell® and other service marks and trademarks related to the Russell indexes are trademarks of the London Stock Exchange Group companies.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 97.1%  
Auto Components - 2.4%  

Stoneridge, Inc. (A)

    209,398        $  4,780,557  

Visteon Corp. (A)

    71,048        6,369,453  
    

 

 

 
       11,150,010  
    

 

 

 
Automobiles - 1.0%  

Winnebago Industries, Inc.

    100,317        4,709,883  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 21.9%  

Ameris Bancorp

    178,240        5,222,432  

Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp.

    173,570        4,389,585  

BancorpSouth Bank

    181,885        4,257,928  

Cadence BanCorp

    421,940        4,734,167  

Enterprise Financial Services Corp.

    123,429        3,593,018  

FB Financial Corp.

    129,302        3,814,409  

First Bancorp

    167,696        4,039,797  

First Horizon National Corp.

    469,795        4,890,566  

Hancock Whitney Corp.

    172,591        3,947,156  

Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc.

    203,607        5,191,978  

Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.

    126,401        5,787,902  

Renasant Corp.

    172,004        4,903,834  

South State Corp.

    94,657        5,811,940  

Synovus Financial Corp.

    208,169        5,412,394  

TCF Financial Corp.

    182,859        4,975,593  

Umpqua Holdings Corp.

    365,713        4,593,355  

United Community Banks, Inc.

    217,271        4,549,655  

Valley National Bancorp

    530,615        4,053,899  

Veritex Holdings, Inc.

    232,620        4,589,593  

Webster Financial Corp.

    165,658        5,335,844  

WesBanco, Inc.

    201,364        4,891,132  

Wintrust Financial Corp.

    95,311        4,692,160  
    

 

 

 
       103,678,337  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 1.2%  

Coherus Biosciences, Inc. (A) (B)

    341,466        5,692,238  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 1.0%  

Griffon Corp.

    214,951        4,608,549  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 0.9%  

Stifel Financial Corp.

    75,993        4,442,551  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 1.3%  

Livent Corp. (A) (B)

    559,186        6,011,250  
    

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies - 2.1%  

BrightView Holdings, Inc. (A)

    381,432        4,664,913  

Covanta Holding Corp.

    556,918        5,056,816  
    

 

 

 
       9,721,729  
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment - 0.9%  

Casa Systems, Inc. (A)

    1,018,561        4,247,399  
    

 

 

 
Construction & Engineering - 3.4%  

MasTec, Inc. (A)

    174,082        8,641,430  

Tutor Perini Corp. (A)

    536,162        7,243,549  
    

 

 

 
       15,884,979  
    

 

 

 
Construction Materials - 0.9%  

Summit Materials, Inc., Class A (A)

    244,368        4,322,870  
    

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging - 2.5%  

Graphic Packaging Holding Co.

    354,170        4,706,919  

Greif, Inc., Class A

    112,340        4,559,881  

Ranpak Holdings Corp. (A)

    281,691        2,402,824  
    

 

 

 
       11,669,624  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Diversified Consumer Services - 0.9%  

Adtalem Global Education, Inc. (A)

    179,059        $   4,197,143  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 0.6%  

Spark Energy, Inc., Class A

    318,642        2,906,015  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 3.0%  

Flex, Ltd. (A)

    471,692        6,674,442  

Knowles Corp. (A)

    290,706        4,142,561  

Sanmina Corp. (A)

    130,471        3,188,711  
    

 

 

 
       14,005,714  
    

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services - 0.5%  

Liberty Oilfield Services, Inc., Class A

    346,873        2,317,112  
    

 

 

 
Entertainment - 2.1%  

IMAX Corp. (A) (B)

    399,257        4,603,433  

Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., Class B (A)

    817,058        5,122,954  
    

 

 

 
       9,726,387  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 8.0%  

Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.

    273,709        3,517,161  

Apple Hospitality, Inc.

    465,801        4,611,430  

CatchMark Timber Trust, Inc., Class A

    510,156        4,433,256  

Community Healthcare Trust, Inc.

    98,229        4,548,003  

Independence Realty Trust, Inc. (B)

    360,007        4,374,085  

Industrial Logistics Properties Trust

    202,518        3,884,295  

NexPoint Residential Trust, Inc.

    114,697        5,083,371  

Outfront Media, Inc.

    315,559        4,136,978  

Summit Hotel Properties, Inc.

    630,639        3,329,774  
    

 

 

 
       37,918,353  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 2.2%  

B&G Foods, Inc. (B)

    144,380        3,834,733  

Darling Ingredients, Inc. (A)

    156,648        6,735,864  
    

 

 

 
       10,570,597  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.7%  

Lantheus Holdings, Inc. (A)

    328,392        3,566,337  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 3.5%  

AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (A)

    90,444        5,904,184  

Patterson Cos., Inc.

    149,924        3,729,360  

Premier, Inc., Class A

    215,082        7,039,634  
    

 

 

 
       16,673,178  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 1.5%  

Extended Stay America, Inc.

    296,916        3,369,996  

International Game Technology PLC (B)

    426,841        3,504,365  
    

 

 

 
       6,874,361  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 4.3%  

Century Communities, Inc. (A)

    146,630        5,695,109  

MDC Holdings, Inc.

    127,968        5,569,167  

Taylor Morrison Home Corp. (A)

    212,254        4,584,687  

Universal Electronics, Inc. (A)

    122,870        4,553,562  
    

 

 

 
       20,402,525  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 4.3%  

Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd.

    100,712        3,593,404  

Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.

    53,533        5,120,967  

Horace Mann Educators Corp.

    139,798        4,740,550  

Selective Insurance Group, Inc.

    92,076        4,793,477  

Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc.

    184,290        2,298,096  
    

 

 

 
       20,546,494  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Leisure Products - 0.9%  

Callaway Golf Co.

    275,031        $   4,260,230  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 3.6%  

Meritor, Inc. (A)

    222,088        5,405,622  

Middleby Corp. (A)

    54,942        5,468,927  

Wabash National Corp.

    435,731        6,213,524  
    

 

 

 
       17,088,073  
    

 

 

 
Media - 1.8%  

Gray Television, Inc. (A)

    341,959        4,336,040  

Nexstar Media Group, Inc., Class A

    48,559        4,001,262  
    

 

 

 
       8,337,302  
    

 

 

 
Metals & Mining - 0.8%  

Compass Minerals International, Inc.

    63,600        3,840,168  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 1.6%  

Black Hills Corp.

    65,658        3,720,182  

NorthWestern Corp.

    69,989        3,648,527  
    

 

 

 
       7,368,709  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 2.3%  

Brigham Minerals, Inc., Class A

    222,988        1,966,754  

CNX Resources Corp. (A)

    229,556        2,226,693  

Delek US Holdings, Inc.

    159,646        1,606,039  

Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (A)

    71,238        4,017,823  

Scorpio Tankers, Inc. (B)

    143,588        1,266,446  
    

 

 

 
       11,083,755  
    

 

 

 
Paper & Forest Products - 0.8%  

Neenah, Inc.

    99,493        3,743,922  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 0.6%  

Prestige Consumer Healthcare, Inc. (A)

    90,165        2,978,150  
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - 1.0%  

Ryder System, Inc.

    97,390        4,797,431  
    

 

 

 
Software - 3.0%  

Ebix, Inc. (B)

    182,948        3,304,041  

Xperi Holding Corp.

    398,740        4,944,376  

Zix Corp. (A) (B)

    950,658        5,827,533  
    

 

 

 
       14,075,950  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 4.6%  

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (A)

    70,218        7,231,049  

Foot Locker, Inc.

    130,117        4,798,715  
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Specialty Retail (continued)  

MarineMax, Inc. (A)

    161,417        $   4,839,282  

Urban Outfitters, Inc. (A)

    210,579        4,704,335  
    

 

 

 
       21,573,381  
    

 

 

 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 0.6%  

Oxford Industries, Inc.

    65,089        2,679,714  
    

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors - 4.4%  

GATX Corp.

    58,927        4,023,535  

GMS, Inc. (A)

    239,145        5,404,677  

Rush Enterprises, Inc., Class A

    164,931        5,911,127  

WESCO International, Inc. (A)

    137,291        5,661,881  
    

 

 

 
       21,001,220  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $457,852,121)

 

     458,671,640  
  

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 1.1%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 1.1%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 0.09% (C)

    4,977,484        4,977,484  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $4,977,484)

 

     4,977,484  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 15.4%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 0.00% (C), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $72,894,597 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 2.75%, due 11/15/2023, and with a value of $74,352,576.

    $  72,894,597        72,894,597  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $72,894,597)

 

     72,894,597  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $535,724,202)

 

     536,543,721  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (13.6)%

 

     (64,196,844
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  472,346,877  
    

 

 

 
 

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (D)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Common Stocks

   $ 458,671,640      $      $      $ 458,671,640  

Other Investment Company

     4,977,484                      4,977,484  

Repurchase Agreement

            72,894,597               72,894,597  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 463,649,124      $ 72,894,597      $      $ 536,543,721  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $16,835,905, collateralized by cash collateral of $4,977,484 and non-cash collateral, such as U.S. government securities and irrevocable letters of credit, of $12,343,785. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(C)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2020.
(D)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Systematic Financial Management, L.P.

The COVID-19 pandemic dominated trading during much of 2020, as the economic shutdown in the spring caused the first recession since the global financial crisis. U.S. small cap stocks were especially hard hit by the severe risk aversion that gripped investors at the outset of the crisis. The equity markets almost certainly would have fared worse had it not been for aggressive monetary and fiscal stimulus by the U.S. The U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) stepped in with unprecedented measures to provide liquidity and stabilize financial markets, lowering the federal funds rate to near zero in the process. The U.S. Congress, meanwhile, delivered a two trillion dollars bill that extended additional credit, incentivized employers to maintain payrolls, and issued direct assistance to citizens. In time, a new normal began to take shape as the economy slowly reopened to a largely socially distanced population.

The equity markets responded favorably, staging a furious recovery from the March 2020 lows, but U.S. small cap value equities underperformed during the market rally. As equities rallied, investors favored U.S. large cap and growth equities and perceived them as better positioned for a “work from home” economy. Investor sentiment toward certain areas of the U.S. small cap universe remained poor throughout much of the stock market’s recovery, such as financials, real estate, and energy sectors. These sectors all have acute business and credit risks related to the pandemic.

Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley

The 12-month period ended October 31, 2020 has been a notable environment, driven by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. While all major U.S. value indices were down during the period, growth indices, posted positive and even double-digit positive results as investors continued their preference for growth stock stories.

In the fourth quarter of 2019 markets posted strong returns driven by optimism on a trade deal with China and abatement of global manufacturing concerns. The first quarter of 2020, however, brought extreme volatility, shifting investor demands and changes in investor risk appetite due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The calendar year began with a modest sell-off in January and February as overall contagion concerns remained muted and markets appeared to take the threat of COVID-19 in stride. As the threat of COVID-19 spread, sheer panic and forced selling from market participants drove the markets in February through the end of March. In this environment, the market witnessed one of the historically highest levels of stock correlations. Late March to the end of October has generally been a risk-on environment in aggregate, aided by significant monetary and fiscal stimulus injected into the economy.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value (Class A) returned -11.70%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its benchmark, the Russell 2500 Value Index, returned -11.92%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

Systematic Financial Management, L.P.

In the Fund’s small-cap sleeve, Systematic generally invests in stocks of companies with small capitalizations that we believe are attractively valued. Our security selection process generally favors companies with strong operating cash flow, healthy free cash flow, limited financial leverage and strong debt coverage.

The small-cap sleeve outperformed its benchmark, the Russell 2000® Value benchmark during the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020.

Our outperformance was driven in large part by our unique focus on the underlying quality of the companies we research. As solvency and liquidity risks rose and U.S. small cap stocks underperformed early in the pandemic, the sustainable cash flows and low debt levels of the companies in the small-cap sleeve of the Fund positioned us well on a relative basis. As risk aversion waned, however, investors bought stocks without regard to valuation, in part due to their preferences for more expensive growth stocks over value and our stock selection results were not favorable during this period.

From a sector allocation perspective, our positioning added to relative outperformance. Our underweight positions within the poorly performing financials and energy sectors added to relative returns, as did our overweight position within consumer discretionary sector. Our sector allocation decisions slightly constrained relative performance within consumer staples and materials sectors, driven by small underweight positions.

 

 

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STRATEGY REVIEW (continued)

 

Overall, our stock selection decisions detracted from relative performance during the fiscal year, driven by our valuation methodology and discipline. Our stock selection decisions were unfavorable within the healthcare and real estate sectors, as investors shunned value in the past twelve months. Our stock selection decisions were favorable within the information technology and industrials sectors and helped relative performance.

Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley

In the Fund’s mid-cap sleeve, Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley LLC seeks to invest in companies we believe present a value or potential worth that is not recognized by prevailing market prices or that have experienced some fundamental changes and are intrinsically undervalued by the investment community. Our process uses a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods and is based on a four-factor valuation screen.

The mid-cap sleeve of the Fund underperformed its benchmark, the Russell MidCap Value Index, during the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020.

The strategy’s top contributing sectors to relative performance over the period included energy and real estate. Within the energy sector, the Fund continued to benefit from an underweight allocation to oil producers given weakness in the sector. The top holdings included two primarily natural gas producers, EQT Corporation and Antero Resources Corporation, both of which benefited from a more positive natural gas backdrop driven from reduced supply in the sector and improved cash flow generation.

Within real estate, the underweight allocation was the primary driver of relative performance given the continued weakness in the industry. Given our valuation discipline, there are limited attractive risk/reward opportunities in the industry. Our position in Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. was a top contributor to relative performance driven by improving trends in casino attendance and a triple-net-lease structure that has garnered value in the current environment.

The strategy’s primary sector detractors from relative performance over the period were industrials and utilities. Within the industrials sector, the underweight allocation and unowned benchmark names in the machinery and building products industries where valuation is at a premium, drove the underperformance. At the stock level, AerCap Holdings NV (“AerCap”), an aircraft lessor, was the largest detractor from relative performance driven by its exposure to the airline sector. We continue to hold AerCap, given its industry positioning and potential for fundamental improvement going forward.

Within the utilities sector, the primary detractors from relative performance were FirstEnergy Corp. (“FirstEnergy”) and CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (“CenterPoint”). FirstEnergy separated its subsidiary and power generation business, First Energy Solutions, in 2019. FirstEnergy’s performance was adversely impacted by allegations of and an investigation into inappropriate payments during the separation process. While we continue to believe the risk/reward remains attractive, the Fund reduced the position owing to the added uncertainty. CenterPoint is primarily an electric and natural gas utility. The market has penalized the stock given a negative rate case decision at its utility in Texas and uncertainty around distributions from the midstream energy business to the parent company. We continue to hold shares and believe new management, recent restructuring plans, and improved execution could be meaningful positive catalysts.

 

Kenneth Burgess, CFA

Portfolio Manager

Systematic Financial Management, L.P.

R. Michael Creager, CFA

Brett P. Hawkins, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley LLC

 

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     98.2

Repurchase Agreement

     2.4  

Other Investment Company

     0.7  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (1.3

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

        1 Year        5 Year       

10 Year or
Since Inception

       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       (16.55 )%         3.62        7.80        04/02/2001  

Class A (NAV)

       (11.70 )%         4.79        8.41        04/02/2001  

Russell 2500™ Value Index (A)

       (11.92 )%         3.91        7.84           

Class C (POP)

       (13.20 )%         4.08        7.69        11/11/2002  

Class C (NAV)

       (12.35 )%         4.08        7.69        11/11/2002  

Class I (NAV)

       (11.41 )%         5.16        8.82        11/30/2009  

Class I2 (NAV)

       (11.30 )%         5.28        8.93        11/15/2005  

Class R6 (NAV)

       (11.32 )%         5.27        3.87        05/29/2015  

(A) The Russell 2500 Value Index measures the performance of the small to mid-cap value segment of the U.S. equity universe, and is comprised of Russell 2500 Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. The Russell 2500 Index measures the performance of the small to mid-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe, commonly referred to as “smid” cap.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for Class A shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Shares purchased prior to March 1, 2004 are subject to a maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge (2% in the 1st year, decreasing to 0% after 2 years) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would be lower. There are no sales charges on Class I, I2 and R6 shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The price of equity securities fluctuates based on changes in a company’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the equity securities owned by the Fund fall, the value of the Fund will decline. Small capitalization companies may have less experienced management, unpredictable earnings growth, and limited product lines, which can cause their share prices to fluctuate more than those of larger firms. Value investing carries the risk that the market will not recognize a security’s intrinsic value for a long time or that a stock considered undervalued. The prices of securities the sub-adviser believes are undervalued may not appreciate as anticipated or may go down.

Russell® and other service marks and trademarks related to the Russell indexes are trademarks of the London Stock Exchange Group companies.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 98.2%  
Aerospace & Defense - 1.5%  

Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. (A)

    46,000        $  1,491,320  

Cubic Corp.

    29,850        1,764,433  

Curtiss-Wright Corp.

    16,600        1,400,376  

Elbit Systems, Ltd. (B)

    14,150        1,587,064  

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.

    20,200        2,979,096  
    

 

 

 
       9,222,289  
    

 

 

 
Auto Components - 0.8%  

Dana, Inc.

    46,500        650,535  

Gentex Corp.

    33,000        913,110  

Stoneridge, Inc. (A)

    39,450        900,644  

Visteon Corp. (A)

    30,000        2,689,500  
    

 

 

 
       5,153,789  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 5.8%  

Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp.

    40,500        1,024,245  

Bank of Princeton

    32,000        629,440  

Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc.

    92,581        1,206,330  

Central Valley Community Bancorp

    19,500        251,550  

CIT Group, Inc.

    196,100        5,775,145  

Dime Community Bancshares, Inc.

    113,000        1,429,450  

First Citizens BancShares, Inc., Class A

    12,888        5,963,278  

First Community Bankshares, Inc.

    57,000        1,081,860  

First Merchants Corp.

    75,050        1,959,555  

Hope Bancorp, Inc.

    99,332        801,609  

Lakeland Bancorp, Inc.

    179,000        1,992,270  

OceanFirst Financial Corp.

    55,950        837,572  

People’s United Financial, Inc.

    115,000        1,227,050  

Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc.

    97,500        2,471,625  

Sterling Bancorp

    105,000        1,404,900  

Umpqua Holdings Corp.

    155,000        1,946,800  

United Bankshares, Inc.

    20,851        546,922  

United Community Banks, Inc.

    107,500        2,251,050  

Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc.

    21,621        730,141  

Webster Financial Corp.

    46,150        1,486,492  

Western Alliance Bancorp

    35,000        1,442,000  
    

 

 

 
       36,459,284  
    

 

 

 
Beverages - 1.5%  

Molson Coors Beverage Co., Class B

    264,000        9,308,640  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 2.0%  

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (A)

    64,500        7,426,530  

Exelixis, Inc. (A)

    64,500        1,320,960  

United Therapeutics Corp. (A)

    28,500        3,825,555  
    

 

 

 
       12,573,045  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 1.9%  

American Woodmark Corp. (A)

    32,200        2,660,042  

Gibraltar Industries, Inc. (A)

    15,350        881,857  

Masonite International Corp. (A)

    20,000        1,760,000  

Owens Corning

    29,000        1,898,630  

PGT Innovations, Inc. (A)

    121,000        2,006,180  

Quanex Building Products Corp.

    135,000        2,457,000  
    

 

 

 
       11,663,709  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 0.8%  

Piper Sandler Cos.

    31,650        2,641,193  

Stifel Financial Corp.

    37,000        2,163,020  
    

 

 

 
       4,804,213  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 2.9%  

Axalta Coating Systems, Ltd. (A)

    173,900        4,366,629  
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Chemicals (continued)  

Chase Corp.

    7,400        $   704,184  

Corteva, Inc.

    204,200        6,734,516  

Huntsman Corp.

    50,050        1,215,714  

Mosaic Co.

    250,300        4,630,550  

Trinseo SA

    12,350        392,977  
    

 

 

 
       18,044,570  
    

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.4%  

HNI Corp.

    26,400        859,320  

Tetra Tech, Inc.

    16,750        1,690,243  
    

 

 

 
       2,549,563  
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment - 0.7%  

Harmonic, Inc. (A)

    117,000        694,980  

KVH Industries, Inc. (A)

    199,500        1,733,655  

NETGEAR, Inc. (A)

    13,250        408,365  

Silicom, Ltd. (A)

    40,000        1,488,400  
    

 

 

 
       4,325,400  
    

 

 

 
Construction & Engineering - 1.5%  

AECOM (A)

    66,500        2,981,860  

Comfort Systems USA, Inc.

    63,850        2,924,330  

EMCOR Group, Inc.

    40,000        2,727,600  

Granite Construction, Inc. (B)

    25,250        487,577  
    

 

 

 
       9,121,367  
    

 

 

 
Construction Materials - 0.2%  

US Concrete, Inc. (A)

    34,150        1,159,734  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 0.8%  

Ally Financial, Inc.

    178,505        4,762,513  
    

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging - 0.6%  

Sealed Air Corp.

    102,600        4,061,934  
    

 

 

 
Distributors - 1.2%  

LKQ Corp. (A)

    238,400        7,626,416  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Consumer Services - 0.7%  

American Public Education, Inc. (A)

    90,250        2,551,367  

K12, Inc. (A)

    43,450        1,037,152  

Strategic Education, Inc.

    7,850        652,021  
    

 

 

 
       4,240,540  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 0.2%  

Equitable Holdings, Inc.

    49,000        1,053,010  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 1.1%  

GCI Liberty, Inc., Class A (A)

    84,600        6,872,058  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 3.3%  

FirstEnergy Corp.

    118,500        3,521,820  

OGE Energy Corp.

    304,600        9,372,542  

Portland General Electric Co.

    22,750        894,075  

PPL Corp.

    239,400        6,583,500  
    

 

 

 
       20,371,937  
    

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment - 0.8%  

Acuity Brands, Inc.

    8,850        788,889  

LSI Industries, Inc.

    181,000        1,238,040  

Regal Beloit Corp.

    32,500        3,206,125  
    

 

 

 
       5,233,054  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 2.0%  

Coherent, Inc. (A)

    11,300        1,414,082  

FLIR Systems, Inc.

    86,200        2,990,278  

Methode Electronics, Inc.

    73,850        2,272,364  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components (continued)  

OSI Systems, Inc. (A)

    13,100        $   1,010,796  

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.

    127,500        2,068,050  

Vontier Corp. (A)

    100,900        2,899,866  
    

 

 

 
       12,655,436  
    

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services - 0.8%  

Baker Hughes Co.

    315,300        4,656,981  

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

    42,700        634,949  
    

 

 

 
       5,291,930  
    

 

 

 
Entertainment - 0.2%  

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (A)

    11,700        760,500  

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp., Class A (A)

    3,950        559,478  
    

 

 

 
       1,319,978  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 4.0%  

Apple Hospitality, Inc.

    170,000        1,683,000  

Brandywine Realty Trust

    166,500        1,458,540  

Community Healthcare Trust, Inc.

    43,750        2,025,625  

DiamondRock Hospitality Co.

    44,000        217,360  

Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc.

    137,577        5,000,924  

JBG SMITH Properties

    293,196        6,846,127  

Lexington Realty Trust

    230,500        2,288,865  

Physicians Realty Trust

    155,500        2,621,730  

Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc., Class A

    55,000        628,100  

Sabra Health Care, Inc.

    128,000        1,684,480  

Summit Hotel Properties, Inc.

    72,500        382,800  
    

 

 

 
       24,837,551  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 0.7%  

US Foods Holding Corp. (A)

    155,100        3,241,590  

Village Super Market, Inc., Class A

    44,800        1,014,720  
    

 

 

 
       4,256,310  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 3.6%  

Kraft Heinz Co.

    246,600        7,543,494  

Nomad Foods, Ltd. (A)

    30,850        748,112  

Post Holdings, Inc. (A)

    122,000        10,479,800  

Sanderson Farms, Inc.

    9,000        1,151,730  

Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A

    34,800        1,991,604  

Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (A)

    111,500        913,185  
    

 

 

 
       22,827,925  
    

 

 

 
Gas Utilities - 2.0%  

UGI Corp.

    383,800        12,412,092  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 1.5%  

Alcon, Inc. (A)

    63,500        3,609,340  

AngioDynamics, Inc. (A)

    129,350        1,337,479  

Meridian Bioscience, Inc. (A)

    92,500        1,586,375  

OraSure Technologies, Inc. (A)

    176,000        2,629,440  
    

 

 

 
       9,162,634  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 4.1%  

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

    79,900        7,675,993  

AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (A)

    44,250        2,888,640  

BioTelemetry, Inc. (A)

    10,000        425,800  

Centene Corp. (A)

    130,700        7,724,370  

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. (A)

    273,000        2,143,050  

Encompass Health Corp.

    30,400        1,863,824  
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Health Care Providers & Services (continued)  

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings (A)

    15,099        $   3,016,327  
    

 

 

 
       25,738,004  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Technology - 0.1%  

Omnicell, Inc. (A)

    10,600        917,430  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 0.7%  

Aramark

    101,800        2,823,932  

Churchill Downs, Inc.

    11,300        1,685,395  
    

 

 

 
       4,509,327  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 1.4%  

Helen of Troy, Ltd. (A)

    10,150        1,924,440  

KB Home

    30,650        988,463  

La-Z-Boy, Inc.

    64,100        2,194,143  

MDC Holdings, Inc.

    30,650        1,333,888  

PulteGroup, Inc.

    17,100        696,996  

Turtle Beach Corp. (A)

    78,500        1,414,570  
    

 

 

 
       8,552,500  
    

 

 

 
Household Products - 0.4%  

Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.

    41,450        2,357,262  
    

 

 

 
Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers - 1.1%  

Vistra Corp.

    398,000        6,913,260  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 9.2%  

Alleghany Corp.

    17,175        9,393,523  

Allstate Corp.

    78,048        6,926,760  

American International Group, Inc.

    60,800        1,914,592  

Arch Capital Group, Ltd. (A)

    267,500        8,081,175  

Everest Re Group, Ltd.

    4,750        936,130  

Fidelity National Financial, Inc.

    289,900        9,070,971  

Loews Corp.

    263,100        9,124,308  

Markel Corp. (A)

    6,313        5,888,766  

Old Republic International Corp.

    133,300        2,170,124  

Selective Insurance Group, Inc.

    58,150        3,027,289  

United Fire Group, Inc.

    43,768        898,995  
    

 

 

 
       57,432,633  
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 1.3%  

eBay, Inc.

    103,800        4,943,994  

Expedia Group, Inc.

    22,026        2,073,748  

Qurate Retail, Inc., Series A

    132,800        899,056  
    

 

 

 
       7,916,798  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 3.5%  

Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (A)

    40,600        3,606,904  

FleetCor Technologies, Inc. (A)

    22,500        4,970,475  

KBR, Inc.

    110,000        2,451,900  

Leidos Holdings, Inc.

    73,900        6,133,700  

Perficient, Inc. (A)

    30,350        1,188,506  

Science Applications International Corp.

    45,250        3,455,742  
    

 

 

 
       21,807,227  
    

 

 

 
Leisure Products - 0.6%  

MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. (A)

    149,200        3,076,504  

Polaris, Inc.

    10,500        954,030  
    

 

 

 
       4,030,534  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 1.7%  

Altra Industrial Motion Corp.

    42,250        1,806,610  

Columbus McKinnon Corp.

    55,642        1,885,707  

Douglas Dynamics, Inc.

    36,150        1,233,077  

Gencor Industries, Inc. (A)

    86,000        994,160  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Machinery (continued)  

Lydall, Inc. (A)

    48,500        $   959,815  

Miller Industries, Inc.

    30,850        923,649  

Mueller Industries, Inc.

    90,450        2,616,718  
    

 

 

 
       10,419,736  
    

 

 

 
Media - 5.9%  

Discovery, Inc., Class C (A)

    220,660        4,042,491  

DISH Network Corp., Class A (A)

    215,200        5,485,448  

Fox Corp., Class A

    298,200        7,908,264  

Liberty Media Corp. - Liberty SiriusXM, Class C (A)

    208,073        7,199,326  

MSG Networks, Inc., Class A (A) (B)

    194,000        1,734,360  

News Corp., Class A

    369,116        4,846,493  

ViacomCBS, Inc., Class B (B)

    191,313        5,465,812  
    

 

 

 
       36,682,194  
    

 

 

 
Metals & Mining - 0.7%  

Commercial Metals Co.

    120,000        2,478,000  

Kaiser Aluminum Corp.

    19,500        1,227,135  

Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc., Class A

    48,450        1,017,450  
    

 

 

 
       4,722,585  
    

 

 

 
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts - 1.2%  

Annaly Capital Management, Inc.

    1,066,642        7,562,492  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 2.4%  

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.

    307,500        6,497,475  

NiSource, Inc.

    173,400        3,982,998  

NorthWestern Corp.

    88,300        4,603,079  
    

 

 

 
       15,083,552  
    

 

 

 
Multiline Retail - 1.3%  

Dollar Tree, Inc. (A)

    93,200        8,417,824  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 2.8%  

Delek US Holdings, Inc.

    64,746        651,345  

EQT Corp.

    244,640        3,703,850  

HollyFrontier Corp.

    222,800        4,124,028  

Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp., Class A (A)

    212,000        920,080  

REX American Resources Corp. (A)

    28,250        2,053,492  

Williams Cos., Inc.

    308,400        5,918,196  
    

 

 

 
       17,370,991  
    

 

 

 
Paper & Forest Products - 0.5%  

Domtar Corp.

    48,500        1,158,180  

Glatfelter Corp.

    140,550        2,005,649  
    

 

 

 
       3,163,829  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 1.6%  

BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc. (A)

    446,000        1,409,360  

Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC (A)

    40,400        5,821,640  

Mylan NV (A)

    205,300        2,985,062  
    

 

 

 
       10,216,062  
    

 

 

 
Professional Services - 1.2%  

ASGN, Inc. (A)

    38,650        2,577,182  

FTI Consulting, Inc. (A)

    11,950        1,176,597  

Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

    49,100        1,121,935  

ICF International, Inc.

    41,150        2,690,799  
    

 

 

 
       7,566,513  
    

 

 

 
Real Estate Management & Development - 0.1%  

Newmark Group, Inc., Class A

    85,000        402,475  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Road & Rail - 0.3%  

AMERCO

    5,000        $   1,735,800  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 4.2%  

AXT, Inc. (A) (B)

    115,000        684,250  

Brooks Automation, Inc.

    11,500        537,050  

Cohu, Inc.

    115,164        2,502,514  

Entegris, Inc.

    18,100        1,353,337  

MagnaChip Semiconductor Corp. (A) (B)

    226,000        3,093,940  

MaxLinear, Inc. (A)

    25,000        661,000  

MKS Instruments, Inc.

    23,100        2,503,809  

NeoPhotonics Corp. (A)

    103,500        704,835  

Onto Innovation, Inc. (A)

    51,150        1,640,380  

Qorvo, Inc. (A)

    42,324        5,390,385  

Silicon Motion Technology Corp., ADR

    79,100        2,985,234  

Tower Semiconductor, Ltd. (A)

    96,850        2,043,535  

Universal Display Corp.

    9,700        1,923,607  
    

 

 

 
       26,023,876  
    

 

 

 
Software - 2.0%  

CDK Global, Inc.

    132,500        5,710,750  

Progress Software Corp.

    35,000        1,272,950  

SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc.

    93,100        5,513,382  
    

 

 

 
       12,497,082  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 2.2%  

Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Class A

    102,000        1,450,440  

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

    211,000        2,892,810  

Foot Locker, Inc.

    32,000        1,180,160  

Hibbett Sports, Inc. (A)

    30,150        1,139,971  

Ross Stores, Inc.

    33,900        2,887,263  

Urban Outfitters, Inc. (A)

    96,000        2,144,640  

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

    22,100        2,015,741  
    

 

 

 
       13,711,025  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 0.8%  

NCR Corp. (A)

    248,126        5,041,920  
    

 

 

 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 0.4%  

Deckers Outdoor Corp. (A)

    5,000        1,266,850  

Steven Madden, Ltd.

    58,850        1,412,989  
    

 

 

 
       2,679,839  
    

 

 

 
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance - 0.8%  

Provident Financial Services, Inc.

    87,100        1,181,947  

TrustCo Bank Corp.

    231,400        1,271,543  

Washington Federal, Inc.

    132,000        2,810,280  
    

 

 

 
       5,263,770  
    

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors - 2.2%  

AerCap Holdings NV (A)

    231,572        5,749,933  

HD Supply Holdings, Inc. (A)

    202,939        8,089,148  
    

 

 

 
       13,839,081  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $544,366,156)

 

     613,946,542  
  

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 0.7%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 0.7%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 0.09% (C)

    4,090,107        4,090,107  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $4,090,107)

 

     4,090,107  
  

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 2.4%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 0.00% (C), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $15,081,945 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by U.S. Government Obligations, 2.63% - 2.75%, due 07/31/2023 - 12/31/2023, and with a total value of $15,383,657.

    $  15,081,945        $  15,081,945  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $15,081,945)

 

     15,081,945  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $563,538,208)

 

     633,118,594  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (1.3)%

 

     (8,040,532
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  625,078,062  
    

 

 

 
 

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (D)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Common Stocks

   $ 613,946,542      $      $      $ 613,946,542  

Other Investment Company

     4,090,107                      4,090,107  

Repurchase Agreement

            15,081,945               15,081,945  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 618,036,649      $ 15,081,945      $      $ 633,118,594  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $11,620,995, collateralized by cash collateral of $4,090,107 and non-cash collateral, such as U.S. government securities and irrevocable letters of credit, of $7,832,902. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(C)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2020.
(D)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATION:

 

ADR    American Depositary Receipt

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

The fiscal year ended October 31, 2020 began with U.S. markets near all-time highs, though global trade tensions persisted, and manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Indexes (“PMIs”) softened. It was risk on for markets as equities led the way in total and risk-adjusted returns, followed by high yield, then by investment grade. Treasuries retreated toward the end of 2019.

Worries around trade ceded to concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak early in 2020. Confidence dropped rapidly as the country grappled with a worsening outbreak that eventually led to widespread stay at home orders and the closure of nonessential businesses. Gross domestic product (“GDP”) and private investment contracted, and risk assets declined meaningfully. PMIs declined materially, and GDP eventually faced a historic decline. Equities led the way down with peak-to-trough losses of approximately one third, and high yield bonds posted double digit declines. U.S. Treasuries rallied aggressively as investors fled risk assets.

Markets rebounded in the second quarter, after aggressive monetary stimulus from the U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) and fiscal stimulus from the Federal Government gave markets the confidence that the worst may be over. The damage to the U.S. economy was historic with second quarter GDP declining by over 31%. Economic activity and the employment market improved materially by the end of the fiscal year, albeit both were still lower than they had been at the end of 2019.

Nonfarm payroll gains were a bright spot in October 2020, coming in higher than expected. Both the labor force and employment grew over the month, which led to meaningfully higher headline employment and labor force participation rates. Consumer confidence slightly retreated as an upbeat reading on present conditions was overshadowed by more muted expectations. Headline personal income which was propped up by government unemployment benefits that largely expired in July, advanced nonetheless in September, and spending growth accelerated.

PERFORMANCE

For the period from inception, July 31, 2020, through October 31, 2020, Transamerica Sustainable Bond (Class I) returned -1.52%. By comparison, its benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index, returned -1.26%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

Since inception, the Fund has remained overweight to spread-based assets relative to the benchmark as the team favored excess carry and spread tightening opportunities from select ex-index positioning in securitized credit, high yield and emerging markets. In contrast, the Fund was underweight relative to the benchmark in government-related debt and agency mortgage-backed securities.

In corporate credit, the portfolio managers were selectively partial to credits with strong balance sheets. The Fund remained overweight securitized credit – asset backed (“ABS”), commercial mortgage backed securities (“CMBS”) and residential mortgage backed securities (“RMBS”) – given excess carry and strong structural protections.

Performance was primarily driven by advantageous allocation decisions while security selection was a detractor. Key contributors included the overweight positioning in CMBS and ABS. Within CMBS, the exposure to high-quality office properties was beneficial as these demonstrated greater resilience during the period since the Fund’s inception. Solar ABS continued to see strong credit performance with minimal delinquencies, given high quality underlying borrowers and utility savings associated with staying current.

Investment grade credit was a notable driver of performance due to strong security selection relative to the benchmark. The ex-index exposure to high yield bonds also contributed modestly. By industry, the top contributors included banking, consumer non-cyclical and communications. The largest detractors by industry included financials and utilities.

Conversely, the exposure to Agency RMBS and emerging markets weighed on performance. The largest detractor in the period was an underweight to longer-maturity U.S. Treasuries.

Bradley D. Doyle, CFA

Charles Foster, CFA

Jeremy Mead, CFA

Jose Pluto, CFA

Jeremy Thurm, CFA

James Rich

Co-Portfolio Managers

Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Corporate Debt Securities

     48.0

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

     18.0  

Commercial Paper

     14.2  

Asset-Backed Securities

     10.3  

Mortgage-Backed Securities

     8.5  

U.S. Government Obligations

     8.1  

Other Investment Company

     7.8  

Foreign Government Obligations

     1.5  

Loan Assignments

     1.4  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (17.8

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

 

Fund Characteristics    Years  

Average Maturity §

     7.61  

Duration †

     6.03  
Credit Quality ‡    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Government and Agency Securities

     26.1

AAA

     12.2  

AA

     5.0  

A

     16.3  

BBB

     20.0  

BB

     8.3  

B

     2.7  

CCC and Below

     0.7  

Not Rated

     26.5  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (17.8

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

§

Average Maturity is computed by weighting the maturity of each security in the Fund by the market value of the security, then averaging these weighted figures.

 

Duration is a time measure of a bond’s interest rate sensitivity, based on the weighted average of the time periods over which a bond’s cash flows accrue to the bondholder.

 

Credit quality represents a percentage of net assets at the end of the reporting period. Ratings BBB or higher are considered investment grade. Not rated securities do not necessarily indicate low credit quality, and may or may not be equivalent of investment grade. The table reflects Standard and Poor’s (“S&P”) ratings; percentages may include investments not rated by S&P but rated by Moody’s, or if unrated by Moody’s, by Fitch ratings, and then included in the closest equivalent S&P rating. Credit ratings are subject to change. The Fund itself has not been rated by an independent agency.

 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

        10 Year or
Since Inception
     Inception Date  

Class I (NAV)

       (1.52 )%(A)       07/31/2020  

Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index (B)

       (1.26 )%(A)          

Class I2 (NAV)

       (1.51 )%(A)       07/31/2020  

(A) Not annualized.

(B) The Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index measures investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bonds, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, as well as both mortgage- and asset-back securities.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The value of fixed income securities generally goes down when interest rates rise, and therefore the value of your investment in the Fund may also go down. High yield bonds tend to be volatile and more susceptible to adverse events, credit downgrades and negative sentiments. Fixed-income securities are subject to risks including credit risk, interest rate risk, counterparty risk, prepayment risk, extension risk, valuation risk, and liquidity risk.

Applying the sub-adviser’s ESG criteria to its investment analysis for the Fund may impact the sub-adviser’s investment decisions as to securities of certain issuers and therefore the Fund may forgo some investment opportunities available to funds that do not use ESG criteria. Securities of companies with what are defined by the sub-adviser as having favorable ESG characteristics may shift into and out of favor depending on market and economic conditions, and the Fund’s performance may at times be better or worse than the performance of similar funds that do not use ESG criteria or that apply different ESG criteria. ESG is not a uniformly defined characteristic and applying ESG criteria involves a subjective assessment. ESG ratings and assessments of issuers can vary across third party data providers.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES - 10.3%  

Helios Issuer LLC
Series 2020-AA, Class A,
2.98%, 06/20/2047 (A)

    $  258,541        $  268,266  

Loanpal Solar Loan, Ltd.
Series 2020-2GF, Class A,
2.75%, 07/20/2047 (A)

    239,563        246,800  

MMAF Equipment Finance LLC
Series 2020-A, Class A5,
1.56%, 10/09/2042 (A)

    186,000        191,085  
SoFi Professional Loan Program LLC             

Series 2016-C, Class B,

    

3.35% (B), 05/25/2037 (A)

    100,000        101,995  

Series 2016-D, Class B,

    

3.23% (B), 01/25/2039 (A)

    100,000        102,642  

Series 2017-A, Class A2B,

    

2.40%, 03/26/2040 (A)

    127,194        128,699  

Series 2019-C, Class BFX,

    

3.05%, 11/16/2048 (A)

    261,000        269,170  
Towd Point Mortgage Trust             

Series 2016-2, Class A1A,

    

2.75% (B), 08/25/2055 (A)

    253,226        259,313  

Series 2016-3, Class A1,

    

2.25% (B), 04/25/2056 (A)

    120,474        121,889  

Series 2018-3, Class A1,

    

3.75% (B), 05/25/2058 (A)

    263,622        280,927  

Series 2018-5, Class A1A,

    

3.25% (B), 07/25/2058 (A)

    135,191        141,461  

Vantage Data Centers LLC
Series 2020-1A, Class A2,
1.65%, 09/15/2045 (A)

    180,000        178,882  

Vivint Solar Financing VII LLC
Series 2020-1A, Class A,
2.21%, 07/31/2051 (A)

    250,000        249,001  
    

 

 

 

Total Asset-Backed Securities
(Cost $2,533,018)

       2,540,130  
    

 

 

 
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES - 48.0%  
Auto Components - 0.4%  

BorgWarner, Inc.
4.38%, 03/15/2045

    90,000        103,491  
    

 

 

 
Automobiles - 0.3%  

Toyota Motor Credit Corp.
3.40%, 04/14/2025, MTN

    70,000        78,094  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 12.0%  

Bank of America Corp.
Fixed until 10/22/2024, 2.46% (B), 10/22/2025, MTN

    440,000        464,707  

Barclays Bank PLC
10.18%, 06/12/2021 (A)

    80,000        84,243  

CIT Group, Inc.
4.75%, 02/16/2024

    225,000        241,875  

Citigroup, Inc.
Fixed until 05/15/2023,
1.68% (B), 05/15/2024

    220,000        225,309  

Huntington National Bank
3.55%, 10/06/2023

    250,000        271,134  

ING Groep NV
Fixed until 07/01/2025,
1.40% (B), 07/01/2026 (A)

    200,000        201,576  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Banks (continued)  

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA
3.38%, 01/12/2023 (A)

    $   200,000        $   208,121  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Fixed until 09/16/2023,
0.65% (B), 09/16/2024

    279,000        279,171  

Natwest Group PLC
Fixed until 05/22/2023,
2.36% (B), 05/22/2024

    200,000        206,623  

PNC Bank NA
4.05%, 07/26/2028

    250,000        291,063  

Standard Chartered PLC
Fixed until 10/14/2022,
1.32% (B), 10/14/2023 (A) (C)

    204,000        204,847  

US Bancorp
3.10%, 04/27/2026, MTN

    250,000        278,261  
    

 

 

 
       2,956,930  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 0.5%  
AbbVie, Inc.             

3.20%, 05/14/2026

    20,000        22,089  

4.05%, 11/21/2039 (A)

    20,000        22,935  

Amgen, Inc.
3.13%, 05/01/2025

    40,000        43,648  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.
3.65%, 03/01/2026

    20,000        22,579  
    

 

 

 
       111,251  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 0.8%  

Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc.
8.00%, 04/15/2026 (A)

    179,000        186,160  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 0.6%  

Morgan Stanley
Fixed until 10/21/2024,
0.86% (B), 10/21/2025

    140,000        139,816  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 2.8%  

Huntsman International LLC
4.50%, 05/01/2029

    80,000        89,247  

Minerals Technologies, Inc.
5.00%, 07/01/2028 (A)

    200,000        206,000  

Orbia Advance Corp. SAB de CV
5.88%, 09/17/2044 (D)

    200,000        232,698  

PPG Industries, Inc.
2.55%, 06/15/2030

    50,000        53,048  

Sherwin-Williams Co.
4.50%, 06/01/2047 (C)

    80,000        100,217  
    

 

 

 
       681,210  
    

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.8%  

Covanta Holding Corp.
5.00%, 09/01/2030 (C)

    106,000        107,855  

Waste Management, Inc.
3.13%, 03/01/2025

    80,000        87,700  
    

 

 

 
       195,555  
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment - 0.7%  

CommScope Technologies LLC
6.00%, 06/15/2025 (A)

    183,000        181,422  
    

 

 

 
Construction & Engineering - 0.5%  

SBA Tower Trust
3.45%, 03/15/2048 (A)

    125,000        133,103  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Construction Materials - 0.8%  

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
5.00%, 09/30/2027 (A)

    $   190,000        $   198,812  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 0.4%  

American Honda Finance Corp.
2.30%, 09/09/2026, MTN

    90,000        95,970  
    

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging - 0.6%  
Cascades, Inc. / Cascades USA, Inc.             

5.13%, 01/15/2026 (A)

    59,000        61,655  

5.38%, 01/15/2028 (A)

    88,000        91,740  
    

 

 

 
       153,395  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 0.6%  

USAA Capital Corp.
2.13%, 05/01/2030 (A)

    150,000        156,210  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 2.6%  

Hughes Satellite Systems Corp.
7.63%, 06/15/2021

    200,000        205,500  

Network i2i, Ltd.
Fixed until 01/15/2025 (E),
5.65% (B) (D)

    200,000        200,300  

Verizon Communications, Inc.
3.88%, 02/08/2029

    200,000        234,071  
    

 

 

 
       639,871  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 3.2%  

Duke Energy Carolinas LLC
3.95%, 11/15/2028

    110,000        130,956  

NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc.
3.55%, 05/01/2027

    120,000        134,770  

NextEra Energy Operating Partners, LP
4.25%, 07/15/2024 (A)

    137,000        143,165  

Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.
1.96%, 06/27/2030 (A)

    70,000        71,443  

Northern States Power Co.
2.60%, 06/01/2051

    70,000        70,540  

Pattern Energy Operations, LP / Pattern Energy Operations, Inc.
4.50%, 08/15/2028 (A)

    221,000        230,421  
    

 

 

 
       781,295  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 4.9%  

American Tower Corp.
3.60%, 01/15/2028

    80,000        89,361  

Crown Castle International Corp.
3.30%, 07/01/2030

    50,000        54,485  

Digital Realty Trust, LP
3.70%, 08/15/2027

    140,000        157,614  

Equinix, Inc.
5.38%, 05/15/2027

    130,000        141,722  

Federal Realty Investment Trust
1.25%, 02/15/2026

    84,000        83,766  

HAT Holdings I LLC / HAT Holdings II LLC
6.00%, 04/15/2025 (A)

    197,000        209,066  

Healthpeak Properties, Inc.
3.50%, 07/15/2029

    90,000        99,818  

Prologis, LP
3.75%, 11/01/2025 (C)

    130,000        147,876  

UDR, Inc.
3.10%, 11/01/2034

    80,000        86,409  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (continued)  

Ventas Realty, LP
3.50%, 02/01/2025

    $   130,000        $   141,509  
    

 

 

 
       1,211,626  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 1.6%  

Kroger Co.
4.50%, 01/15/2029

    150,000        182,505  

Sysco Corp.
3.30%, 07/15/2026 - 02/15/2050

    210,000        218,920  
    

 

 

 
       401,425  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 1.8%  

Danone SA
2.95%, 11/02/2026 (A)

    200,000        219,549  

Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV
Fixed until 04/17/2023 (E),
5.95% (B) (D)

    200,000        212,802  
    

 

 

 
       432,351  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.7%  

Danaher Corp.
3.35%, 09/15/2025

    80,000        88,766  

Koninklijke Philips NV
6.88%, 03/11/2038

    60,000        91,492  
    

 

 

 
       180,258  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 0.3%  

D.R. Horton, Inc.
2.60%, 10/15/2025

    70,000        74,679  
    

 

 

 
Household Products - 0.7%  

Kimberly-Clark Corp.
3.10%, 03/26/2030

    80,000        91,200  

Procter & Gamble Co.
2.45%, 11/03/2026

    80,000        87,811  
    

 

 

 
       179,011  
    

 

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates - 0.5%  

Carlisle Cos., Inc.
2.75%, 03/01/2030

    110,000        116,676  
    

 

 

 
Interactive Media & Services - 0.2%  

Alphabet, Inc.
1.10%, 08/15/2030

    40,000        39,080  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 0.2%  

International Business Machines Corp.
3.30%, 01/27/2027

    35,000        39,026  
    

 

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.5%  

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
3.20%, 08/15/2027

    120,000        134,056  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 0.3%  

Xylem, Inc.
1.95%, 01/30/2028

    80,000        82,662  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 1.1%  

Consolidated Edison Co. of New York, Inc.
3.35%, 04/01/2030

    110,000        126,240  

Public Service Co. of Colorado
4.10%, 06/15/2048

    110,000        137,745  
    

 

 

 
       263,985  
    

 

 

 
Paper & Forest Products - 0.7%  

Boise Cascade Co.
4.88%, 07/01/2030 (A)

    157,000        167,821  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Personal Products - 0.4%  

Unilever Capital Corp.
2.00%, 07/28/2026

    $   100,000        $   106,420  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 3.0%  

AstraZeneca PLC
4.00%, 01/17/2029

    60,000        71,624  

Bausch Health Cos., Inc.
5.25%, 01/30/2030 (A)

    189,000        186,647  

Eli Lilly & Co.
2.75%, 06/01/2025

    40,000        43,618  

GlaxoSmithKline Capital, Inc.
3.63%, 05/15/2025

    40,000        44,834  

Merck & Co., Inc.
3.70%, 02/10/2045

    40,000        47,452  

Pfizer, Inc.
4.20%, 09/15/2048

    40,000        52,001  

Sanofi
3.38%, 06/19/2023

    40,000        42,969  

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
5.00%, 11/26/2028

    200,000        246,642  
    

 

 

 
       735,787  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 0.9%  

Intel Corp.
3.73%, 12/08/2047

    140,000        164,561  

NXP BV / NXP Funding LLC / NXP USA, Inc.
3.40%, 05/01/2030 (A)

    50,000        54,914  
    

 

 

 
       219,475  
    

 

 

 
Software - 0.6%  

Microsoft Corp.
3.30%, 02/06/2027

    130,000        147,689  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 1.5%  

Apple, Inc.
3.00%, 06/20/2027

    130,000        145,432  
Dell International LLC / EMC Corp.             

6.02%, 06/15/2026 (A)

    70,000        82,981  

6.20%, 07/15/2030 (A)

    70,000        85,552  

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.
4.90%, 10/15/2025

    40,000        45,957  
    

 

 

 
       359,922  
    

 

 

 
Water Utilities - 0.5%  

American Water Capital Corp.
3.45%, 06/01/2029

    110,000        125,211  
    

 

 

 

Total Corporate Debt Securities
(Cost $11,959,507)

       11,809,745  
  

 

 

 
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 1.5%  
Chile - 0.7%  

Chile Government International Bond
3.63%, 10/30/2042

    150,000        168,000  
    

 

 

 
Panama - 0.3%  

Panama Government International Bond
6.70%, 01/26/2036

    53,000        76,585  
    

 

 

 
Uruguay - 0.5%  

Uruguay Government International Bond
4.38%, 10/27/2027

    113,000        132,070  
    

 

 

 

Total Foreign Government Obligations
(Cost $399,655)

       376,655  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS - 1.4%  
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.4%  

GFL Environmental, Inc.
Term Loan B,
TBD, 05/30/2025 (F) (G)

    $   90,000        $   88,988  
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment - 0.3%  

Avaya, Inc.
Term Loan B,
TBD, 12/15/2027 (F) (G)

    90,000        86,625  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 0.3%  

Rackspace Hosting, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
TBD, 11/03/2023 (F) (G)

    84,000        81,993  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 0.4%  

Vertiv Group Corp.
Term Loan B,
TBD, 03/02/2027 (F) (G)

    90,000        87,694  
    

 

 

 

Total Loan Assignments
(Cost $351,232)

       345,300  
    

 

 

 
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 8.5%  

280 Park Avenue Mortgage Trust
Series 2017-280P, Class A,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.88%,
1.03% (B), 09/15/2034 (A)

    200,000        199,876  

BBCMS Trust
Series 2015-MSQ, Class B,
3.89%, 09/15/2032 (A)

    200,000        206,005  

Benchmark Mortgage Trust
Series 2020-IG1, Class A3,
2.69%, 09/15/2043

    242,000        259,477  

CAMB Commercial Mortgage Trust
Series 2019-LIFE, Class D,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.75%,
1.90% (B), 12/15/2037 (A)

    115,000        114,899  

Hudson Yards Mortgage Trust
Series 2019-55HY, Class A,
2.94% (B), 12/10/2041 (A)

    250,000        271,768  
JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage
Securities Trust
            

Series 2019-OSB, Class A,

    

3.40%, 06/05/2039 (A)

    300,000        338,691  

Series 2019-OSB, Class C,

    

3.75% (B), 06/05/2039 (A)

    56,000        60,633  

Manhattan West
Series 2020-1MW, Class B,
2.34% (B), 09/10/2039 (A)

    185,000        187,603  

Towd Point Mortgage Trust
Series 2019-4, Class A1,
2.90% (B), 10/25/2059 (A)

    257,585        273,046  

Worldwide Plaza Trust
Series 2017-WWP, Class A,
3.53%, 11/10/2036 (A)

    170,000        184,708  
    

 

 

 

Total Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $2,117,917)

       2,096,706  
    

 

 

 
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS - 18.0%  
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily
Structured Pass-Through Certificates
            

3.51%, 03/25/2029

    225,000        263,591  

3.90%, 04/25/2028

    418,000        496,550  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (continued)  

Federal National Mortgage Association
0.88%, 08/05/2030

    $   239,000        $   232,546  
Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security             

2.50%, TBA (G)

    430,000        446,872  

3.00%, TBA (G)

    2,870,000        2,999,618  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Agency Obligations
(Cost $4,462,533)

       4,439,177  
  

 

 

 
U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 8.1%  
U.S. Treasury - 8.1%  

U.S. Treasury Bond
1.25%, 05/15/2050 (C)

    1,702,000        1,546,160  
U.S. Treasury Note             

0.13%, 07/31/2022

    99,000        98,942  

0.63%, 08/15/2030

    350,000        342,344  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Obligations
(Cost $2,165,035)

 

     1,987,446  
  

 

 

 
COMMERCIAL PAPER - 14.2%  
Banks - 8.1%  

BNP Paribas SA
0.17% (H), 11/03/2020

    1,000,000        999,992  

DnB Bank ASA
0.21% (H), 01/29/2021

    1,000,000        999,669  
    

 

 

 
       1,999,661  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
COMMERCIAL PAPER (continued)  
Consumer Finance - 4.1%  

American Honda Finance Corp.
0.41% (H), 11/04/2020

    $   1,000,000        $   999,978  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 2.0%  
Pfizer, Inc.             

0.10% (H), 11/17/2020

    250,000        249,991  

0.12% (H), 11/25/2020

    250,000        249,984  
    

 

 

 
       499,975  
    

 

 

 

Total Commercial Paper
(Cost $3,499,407)

       3,499,614  
  

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 7.8%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 7.8%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 0.09% (H)

    1,912,438        1,912,438  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $1,912,438)

       1,912,438  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $29,400,742)

       29,007,211  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (17.8)%

 

     (4,386,667
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  24,620,544  
    

 

 

 
 

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (I)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Asset-Backed Securities

   $      $ 2,540,130      $      $ 2,540,130  

Corporate Debt Securities

            11,809,745               11,809,745  

Foreign Government Obligations

            376,655               376,655  

Loan Assignments

            345,300               345,300  

Mortgage-Backed Securities

            2,096,706               2,096,706  

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

            4,439,177               4,439,177  

U.S. Government Obligations

            1,987,446               1,987,446  

Commercial Paper

            3,499,614               3,499,614  

Other Investment Company

     1,912,438                      1,912,438  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 1,912,438      $ 27,094,773      $      $ 29,007,211  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Securities are exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Securities may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2020, the total value of 144A securities is $7,765,742, representing 31.5% of the Fund’s net assets.
(B)    Floating or variable rate securities. The rates disclosed are as of October 31, 2020. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated within the description. Variable rate securities with a floor or ceiling feature are disclosed at the inherent rate, where applicable. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread, but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions; these securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in the description.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued):

(C)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $1,981,727, collateralized by cash collateral of $1,912,438 and non-cash collateral, such as U.S. government securities and irrevocable letters of credit, of $108,940. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(D)    Securities are exempt from registration under Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts from registration securities offered and sold outside the United States. Securities may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933. At October 31, 2020, the total value of Regulation S securities is $645,800, representing 2.6% of the Fund’s net assets.
(E)    Perpetual maturity. The date displayed is the next call date.
(F)    All or a portion of the security represents unsettled loan commitments at October 31, 2020 where the rate will be determined at time of settlement.
(G)    When-issued, delayed-delivery and/or forward commitment (including TBAs) securities. Securities to be settled and delivered after October 31, 2020. Securities may display a coupon rate of 0.00%, as the rate is to be determined at time of settlement.
(H)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2020.
(I)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the period ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

LIBOR    London Interbank Offered Rate
MTN    Medium Term Note
TBA    To Be Announced
TBD    To Be Determined

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Credit-related asset classes performed relatively well in the last two months of 2019 as trade tensions eased, fears about slowing global growth abated and developed market central banks continued to engage in the next phase of stimulus. The U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) made an anticipated 25 basis points (“bps”) cut during its October meeting, the third such cut in as many meetings, lowering the federal funds target range to 1.5%-1.75%, and began expanding its balance sheet. Additionally, growth in Asia appeared to have stabilized as many central banks eased policy, and the U.S. economy rose by a better-than-expected 2.1% in the third quarter as the consumer remained strong and the Fed cut rates. By the end of the year, Treasury rates pushed towards the top end of recent trading ranges while the Fed refreshed its dot plot signaling no action in 2020 and the potential for one hike in 2021.

Following the rally in December 2019, credit spreads continued to tighten throughout the first few weeks of January amid a backdrop of consistently positive macroeconomic data, a signed phase one U.S.-China trade agreement, and a relatively strong start to fourth quarter earnings. However, the outbreak of Covid-19 during the last couple weeks of January reversed this trend and put the reinvigorated global growth story on hold as investors grappled with the potential implications. Subsequently, the first few weeks of February saw investors shrug off concerns of a material economic impact caused by the outbreak. However, the global spread of the virus towards the end of February 2020 increased fears of a global pandemic, leading to a market selloff and bringing 10-year Treasury yields to record lows. The selloff continued in March as markets experienced steep declines. The pace of spread widening was historic, faster than any other period on record, and spreads were trading at levels not seen since the 2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis. As a result of the outbreak, governments across the globe imposed extreme containment measures and shut down non-essential functions. Central banks began taking dramatic steps to combat the economic shocks caused by the outbreak, with government-sponsored fiscal stimulus following soon thereafter.

Markets began recovering in April 2020 as the dramatic monetary and fiscal actions taken to combat the economic shocks renewed investor confidence. The Fed expanded its bond buying program on April 9 to include fallen angels as well as high yield exchange-traded funds, with an aim to ensure credit markets are able to support businesses that are otherwise fundamentally sound. This helped lead to a pick-up in issuance of high yield bonds, though primarily in the senior secured format. The recovery continued in May as investor confidence improved further on the back of consistent monetary and fiscal support and in anticipation of an imminent reopening of economies as most developed market countries moved past peak infection. The pace of the recovery slowed in June as investors had to weigh improving economic reports, albeit from incredibly low levels, against the increase in Covid-19 infections across many parts of the country threatening the economic reopening. Technical conditions remained supportive as a deluge of new-issue activity was met with record retail inflows alongside the start of the Fed’s exchange-traded funds buying program.

The recovery reaccelerated in July and August 2020 amid ongoing accommodative monetary policy in the United States and globally, better-than-feared earnings, positive news around vaccine and treatment development, and progress on another fiscal relief package. However, we saw renewed volatility in September due to increased uncertainty around additional fiscal stimulus in the U.S., the surge of COVID-19 in Europe, and political uncertainty from the upcoming U.S. presidential election and Brexit. September’s sell-off was short-term in nature as better-than-expected earnings and an accommodative Fed assuaged investor concerns.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica Unconstrained Bond (Class I) returned 3.83%. By comparison, its benchmark, the ICE BofAML U.S. Dollar LIBOR 3-Month Constant Maturity Index, returned 1.38%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund has both top-down and bottom-up elements to it. The global multi-asset team sets top-down targets across all fixed income asset classes with a forward-looking intermediate-term investment horizon of 9-18 months. These targets are expected to be reset two to six times per year depending upon the magnitude and frequency of changes in market conditions.

Once given these targets, the fixed income team has flexibility to make tactical adjustments depending on their bottom-up views of market sentiment, valuations, and technicals given the backdrop of a shorter investment horizon. Finally, portfolio managers work with analysts in implementing bottom-up credit research and selecting individual issues for the portfolio.

The Fund benefited most from allocations to asset classes with longer spread and interest rate duration, particularly during the recovery period in April to October of 2020. The three largest contributors from an asset allocation standpoint were long duration investment grade corporate bonds, high yield bonds and emerging markets corporate high yield bonds. The asset allocation to emerging markets sovereign holdings, both investment grade and below investment grade, detracted over the trailing year as they came under pressure in March along with most risk assets.

 

 

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STRATEGY REVIEW (continued)

 

From a security selection standpoint, the Fund benefited from credit selection among intermediate and long duration investment grade corporate bonds as well as emerging markets corporate high yield bonds. However, credit selection among below investment grade collateralized loan obligation debt tranches and european investment grade corporate bonds detracted from performance.

During the fiscal year, the Fund utilized derivatives. These positions added to performance.

Peter Hu, CFA

Michael J. Kelly, CFA

Steven Oh, CFA

Robert A. Vanden Assem, CFA

Gunther H. Seeger

Co-Portfolio Managers

PineBridge Investments LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Corporate Debt Securities

     71.1

Foreign Government Obligations

     10.6  

Loan Assignments

     8.5  

Short-Term Investment Company

     5.7  

Other Investment Company

     2.0  

Short-Term U.S. Government Obligation

     1.3  

Preferred Stocks

     1.2  

Asset-Backed Securities

     0.7  

U.S. Government Obligations

     0.3  

Convertible Bond

     0.0

Common Stocks

     0.0

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) ^

     (1.4

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

 

Fund Characteristics    Years  

Average Maturity §

     6.29  

Duration †

     3.02  
Credit Quality ‡    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Government and Agency Securities

     1.6

AAA

     0.3  

AA

     2.3  

A

     12.6  

BBB

     33.7  

BB

     20.7  

B

     19.0  

CCC and Below

     3.0  

Not Rated

     8.2  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) ^

     (1.4

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

*

Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.

 

^

The Net Other Assets (Liabilities) category may include, but is not limited to, reverse repurchase agreements, forward foreign currency contracts, futures contracts, swap agreements, written options and swaptions, and cash collateral.

 

§

Average Maturity is computed by weighting the maturity of each security in the Fund by the market value of the security, then averaging these weighted figures.

 

Duration is a time measure of a bond’s interest rate sensitivity, based on the weighted average of the time periods over which a bond’s cash flows accrue to the bondholder.

 

Credit quality represents a percentage of net assets at the end of the reporting period. Ratings BBB or higher are considered investment grade. Not rated securities do not necessarily indicate low credit quality, and may or may not be equivalent of investment grade. The table reflects Standard and Poor’s (“S&P”) ratings; percentages may include investments not rated by S&P but rated by Moody’s, or if unrated by Moody’s, by Fitch ratings, and then included in the closest equivalent S&P rating. Credit ratings are subject to change. The Fund itself has not been rated by an independent agency.

 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

      1 Year      5 Year    10 Year or
Since Inception
    Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

     N/A      N/A      (3.82 )%(A)      10/01/2020  

Class A (NAV)

     N/A      N/A      0.98 %(A)      10/01/2020  

Class I (NAV)

     3.83    3.75%      3.33     12/08/2014  

ICE BofAML U.S. Dollar LIBOR 3-Month Constant Maturity Index (B)

     1.38    1.50%      1.31        

Class I2 (NAV)

     3.93    3.89%      3.46     12/08/2014  

(A) Not annualized.

(B) The ICE BofAML U.S. Dollar LIBOR 3-Month Constant Maturity Index represents the London interbank offered rate (“LIBOR”) with a constant 3-month average maturity.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 4.75% for Class A shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. There are no sales charges on Class I and I2 shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Investing in the Fund entails interest rate risk, pre-payment risk, and credit risk as well as additional risks in that it may invest in high-yield/non-investment grade bonds. The Fund may also invest in foreign securities, including emerging markets, which carry currency risk if denominated in non-dollar or non-USD and are difficult to trade during periods of stress. Changes in interest rates, the market’s perception of the issuers and the creditworthiness of the issuers may significantly affect the value of a bond. Derivatives involve risks in addition to the risks of underlying securities, particularly counterparty and liquidity risk.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES - 0.7%  

Ares XXXIIR CLO, Ltd.
Series 2014-32RA, Class E,
3-Month LIBOR + 8.40%,
8.68% (A), 05/15/2030 (B)

    $  3,400,000        $  2,544,264  

Ares XXXVII CLO, Ltd.
Series 2015-4A, Class ER,
3-Month LIBOR + 7.27%,
7.51% (A), 10/15/2030 (B)

    4,000,000        2,964,764  

Avery Point VI CLO, Ltd.
Series 2015-6A, Class F,
3-Month LIBOR + 6.80%,
7.05% (A), 08/05/2027 (B)

    2,000,000        1,512,786  

Dryden 55 CLO, Ltd.
Series 2018-55A, Class F,
3-Month LIBOR + 7.20%,
7.44% (A), 04/15/2031 (B)

    3,000,000        2,224,023  

Octagon Investment Partners 18-R, Ltd.
Series 2018-18A, Class E,
3-Month LIBOR + 8.25%,
8.48% (A), 04/16/2031 (B)

    1,625,000        1,186,262  
    

 

 

 

Total Asset-Backed Securities
(Cost $13,283,750)

 

     10,432,099  
  

 

 

 
CONVERTIBLE BOND - 0.0% (C)  
Energy Equipment & Services - 0.0% (C)  

Hi-Crush, Inc.
8.00%, 04/09/2026 (D) (E) (F)

    459,000        459,000  
    

 

 

 

Total Convertible Bond
(Cost $413,921)

 

     459,000  
  

 

 

 
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES - 71.1%  
Aerospace & Defense - 0.4%  

BAE Systems Holdings, Inc.
3.85%, 12/15/2025 (B)

    223,000        251,825  

BAE Systems PLC
3.40%, 04/15/2030 (B)

    831,000        924,383  

Embraer Finance BV

    

5.40%, 02/01/2027

    2,050,000        1,949,591  

6.95%, 01/17/2028 (B)

    350,000        352,450  

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.
4.20%, 05/01/2030 (B)

    175,000        201,817  

Lockheed Martin Corp.
3.10%, 01/15/2023

    647,000        682,615  

Moog, Inc.
4.25%, 12/15/2027 (B)

    904,000        927,730  

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.
7.50%, 04/15/2025 (B)

    1,391,000        1,401,419  
    

 

 

 
       6,691,830  
    

 

 

 
Air Freight & Logistics - 0.2%  

Cargo Aircraft Management, Inc.
4.75%, 02/01/2028 (B)

    2,125,000        2,159,531  

FedEx Corp.
1.88%, 08/20/2035

    211,000        211,048  

United Parcel Service, Inc.
3.90%, 04/01/2025

    107,000        121,404  
    

 

 

 
       2,491,983  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Airlines - 0.4%  

American Airlines, Inc.
11.75%, 07/15/2025 (B)

    $   1,925,000        $   1,872,062  

Controladora Mabe SA de CV
5.60%, 10/23/2028 (G)

    1,350,000        1,530,576  

Delta Air Lines, Inc.
7.00%, 05/01/2025 (B)

    1,576,000        1,719,917  

Delta Air Lines, Inc. / SkyMiles IP, Ltd.

    

4.50%, 10/20/2025 (B)

    410,387        416,521  

4.75%, 10/20/2028 (B)

    305,000        311,775  
    

 

 

 
       5,850,851  
    

 

 

 
Auto Components - 0.2%  

Allison Transmission, Inc.
5.00%, 10/01/2024 (B)

    1,350,000        1,362,082  

BorgWarner, Inc.

    

2.65%, 07/01/2027 (H)

    123,000        129,080  

5.00%, 10/01/2025 (B)

    991,000        1,150,961  

Dana, Inc.
5.38%, 11/15/2027

    869,000        897,243  
    

 

 

 
       3,539,366  
    

 

 

 
Automobiles - 0.8%  

Ford Motor Co.

    

4.75%, 01/15/2043

    2,086,000        1,926,838  

6.63%, 10/01/2028

    2,096,000        2,342,280  

7.45%, 07/16/2031

    209,000        248,971  

8.50%, 04/21/2023

    615,000        678,806  

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

    

2.65%, 03/17/2026 (B)

    EUR  1,000,000        1,178,665  

3.04%, 09/15/2023 (B)

    $  200,000        202,962  

Tesla, Inc.
5.30%, 08/15/2025 (B)

    373,000        385,916  

Volkswagen Financial Services AG
3.38%, 04/06/2028, MTN (G)

    EUR  1,335,000        1,840,442  

Volkswagen International Finance NV

    

Fixed until 06/27/2024 (I),
3.38% (A) (G)

    800,000        935,203  

Fixed until 03/24/2021 (I),
3.75% (A) (G)

    2,315,000        2,709,646  
    

 

 

 
       12,449,729  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 11.6%  

ADCB Finance Cayman, Ltd.

    

4.00%, 03/29/2023, MTN (G)

    $  1,600,000        1,696,192  

4.50%, 03/06/2023, MTN (G)

    600,000        636,858  

Akbank T.A.S.

    

5.13%, 03/31/2025, MTN (G)

    400,000        368,752  

6.80%, 02/06/2026 (B) (H)

    1,555,000        1,503,371  

Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait KSCP
3.50%, 04/05/2022 (G)

    1,000,000        1,030,310  

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group, Ltd.

    

Fixed until 07/22/2025,
2.95% (A), 07/22/2030 (B)

    637,000        660,849  

Fixed until 06/15/2026 (I),
6.75% (A) (B)

    563,000        638,588  

Banco de Bogota SA
6.25%, 05/12/2026 (G)

    2,000,000        2,195,020  

Banco de Credito e Inversiones SA
3.50%, 10/12/2027 (G)

    1,500,000        1,627,005  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Banks (continued)  

Banco Inbursa SA Institucion de Banca Multiple Grupo Financiero Inbursa
4.38%, 04/11/2027 (G)

    $   1,500,000        $   1,582,500  

Banco Santander Mexico SA Institucion de Banca Multiple Grupo Financiero Santander
5.38%, 04/17/2025 (B)

    284,000        318,083  

Banco Santander SA

    

1.38%, 01/05/2026, MTN (G)

    EUR  1,500,000        1,821,305  

2.71%, 06/27/2024

    $  200,000        211,698  

Bank Mandiri Persero Tbk PT
4.75%, 05/13/2025, MTN (G)

    1,110,000        1,219,738  

Bank of America Corp.

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.16%,
1.38% (A), 01/20/2023, MTN

    2,000,000        2,021,848  

Fixed until 05/19/2023,
1.49% (A), 05/19/2024, MTN

    324,000        330,616  

Fixed until 07/23/2030,
1.90% (A), 07/23/2031, MTN

    147,000        145,211  

Fixed until 10/22/2024,
2.46% (A), 10/22/2025, MTN

    307,000        324,239  

2.63%, 04/19/2021, MTN

    835,000        844,004  

Fixed until 10/24/2050,
2.83% (A), 10/24/2051, MTN

    1,612,000        1,602,506  

Fixed until 04/24/2027,
3.71% (A), 04/24/2028

    2,152,000        2,418,179  

Fixed until 03/20/2050,
4.08% (A), 03/20/2051, MTN

    1,443,000        1,760,125  

6.11%, 01/29/2037

    2,132,000        3,009,998  

Bank of China, Ltd.
5.00%, 11/13/2024 (G)

    1,000,000        1,109,910  

Bank of Montreal
2.05%, 11/01/2022, MTN

    409,000        422,591  

Bank of Nova Scotia
Fixed until 06/04/2025 (I),
4.90% (A)

    2,187,000        2,282,791  
BankUnited, Inc.             

4.88%, 11/17/2025

    180,000        203,712  

5.13%, 06/11/2030

    5,009,000        5,497,712  

Barclays PLC

    

Fixed until 09/23/2030,
3.56% (A), 09/23/2035

    747,000        739,575  

Fixed until 12/15/2025 (I),
6.13% (A)

    2,500,000        2,543,750  

Fixed until 03/15/2022 (I),
7.88% (A) (G)

    4,000,000        4,124,400  

Fixed until 06/15/2024 (I),
8.00% (A)

    2,963,000        3,177,817  

BNP Paribas SA

    

Fixed until 03/20/2021,
2.88% (A), 03/20/2026, MTN (G)

    EUR  3,500,000        4,111,698  

Fixed until 01/13/2030,
3.05% (A), 01/13/2031 (B)

    $  271,000        287,226  

Fixed until 01/10/2024,
4.71% (A), 01/10/2025 (B)

    778,000        859,057  

Fixed until 03/14/2022 (I),
6.75% (A) (B)

    3,305,000        3,383,494  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Banks (continued)  
BNP Paribas SA (continued)             

Fixed until 03/30/2021 (I),
7.63% (A) (B)

    $   400,000        $   405,000  
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce             

0.95%, 10/23/2025

    102,000        101,981  

2.25%, 01/28/2025

    241,000        253,934  

CBQ Finance, Ltd.
5.00%, 05/24/2023, MTN (G)

    1,900,000        2,052,274  

Citigroup, Inc.

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.07%,
1.32% (A), 12/08/2021

    1,000,000        1,009,399  

Fixed until 01/29/2030,
2.67% (A), 01/29/2031

    899,000        943,243  

Fixed until 06/01/2023,
4.04% (A), 06/01/2024

    305,000        330,515  

4.45%, 09/29/2027

    169,000        194,989  

4.65%, 07/23/2048

    982,000        1,272,874  

4.75%, 05/18/2046

    477,000        596,476  

5.30%, 05/06/2044

    773,000        1,024,216  

6.00%, 10/31/2033

    883,000        1,186,171  

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.
2.64%, 09/30/2032 (B)

    201,000        201,961  

Cooperatieve Rabobank UA
Fixed until 09/24/2025,
1.00% (A), 09/24/2026 (B)

    350,000        347,333  

Credit Agricole SA

    

Fixed until 06/16/2025,
1.91% (A), 06/16/2026 (B)

    250,000        256,092  

Fixed until 01/23/2024 (I),
7.88% (A) (B)

    4,000,000        4,408,800  

Fixed until 12/23/2025 (I),
8.13% (A) (B)

    1,553,000        1,822,290  

Danske Bank A/S

    

Fixed until 08/27/2024,
0.50% (A), 08/27/2025 (G)

    EUR  1,750,000        2,034,286  

Fixed until 02/12/2025,
1.38% (A), 02/12/2030, MTN (G)

    2,500,000        2,896,799  

Fixed until 12/20/2024,
3.24% (A), 12/20/2025 (B)

    $  210,000        222,584  

Fixed until 06/26/2025 (I),
7.00% (A) (G)

    500,000        536,070  

DBS Group Holdings, Ltd.
Fixed until 02/27/2025 (I),
3.30% (A), MTN (G) (H)

    5,000,000        4,987,500  

Discover Bank
2.70%, 02/06/2030

    541,000        564,171  

First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC
3.00%, 03/30/2022, MTN (G)

    1,000,000        1,029,740  

First Horizon Bank
5.75%, 05/01/2030

    563,000        634,962  
HSBC Holdings PLC             

0.88%, 09/06/2024 (G)

    EUR  1,100,000        1,311,788  

Fixed until 06/04/2030,
2.85% (A), 06/04/2031

    $  756,000        784,179  

Fixed until 09/29/2023 (I),
6.00% (A) (G)

    EUR  1,700,000        2,094,601  

Fixed until 03/30/2025 (I),
6.38% (A) (H)

    $  3,000,000        3,123,750  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Banks (continued)  

ING Groep NV

    

Fixed until 07/01/2025,
1.40% (A), 07/01/2026 (B)

    $   321,000        $   323,530  

Fixed until 11/16/2026 (I),
5.75% (A)

    2,050,000        2,135,854  

Fixed until 04/16/2025 (I),
6.50% (A)

    1,500,000        1,588,125  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    

Fixed until 09/16/2023,
0.65% (A), 09/16/2024

    216,000        216,133  

Fixed until 03/13/2025,
2.01% (A), 03/13/2026

    480,000        497,572  

Fixed until 05/13/2030,
2.96% (A), 05/13/2031

    298,000        317,354  

Fixed until 04/22/2040,
3.11% (A), 04/22/2041

    1,999,000        2,140,300  

Fixed until 04/22/2050,
3.11% (A), 04/22/2051

    1,074,000        1,134,556  

Fixed until 01/23/2028,
3.51% (A), 01/23/2029

    225,000        252,607  

Fixed until 07/24/2037,
3.88% (A), 07/24/2038

    1,341,000        1,575,747  

Fixed until 04/30/2024 (I),
6.13% (A)

    635,000        661,587  

Lloyds Banking Group PLC

    

Fixed until 06/27/2026 (I),
6.75% (A)

    1,881,000        1,972,699  

Fixed until 06/27/2024 (I),
7.50% (A)

    2,300,000        2,426,500  

Malayan Banking Bhd.
Fixed until 10/29/2021,
3.91% (A), 10/29/2026 (G)

    1,200,000        1,222,488  

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co.
2.13%, 01/15/2026, MTN (G)

    1,900,000        1,896,200  
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.             

2.19%, 02/25/2025

    298,000        312,401  

2.56%, 02/25/2030

    2,300,000        2,426,668  

3.20%, 07/18/2029

    3,500,000        3,854,866  

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.

    

Fixed until 09/13/2024,
2.56% (A), 09/13/2025

    418,000        438,894  

Fixed until 07/16/2029,
3.15% (A), 07/16/2030

    2,000,000        2,175,119  

National Bank of Canada
2.15%, 10/07/2022 (B)

    329,000        339,778  

National Westminster Bank PLC
3-Month EURIBOR + 2.15%,
1.65% (A), 01/05/2021, MTN (G) (I)

    EUR  2,170,000        2,420,437  

Natwest Group PLC

    

Fixed until 05/22/2023,
2.36% (A), 05/22/2024

    $  281,000        290,305  

Fixed until 08/28/2030,
3.03% (A), 11/28/2035

    529,000        513,088  

Fixed until 03/22/2024,
4.27% (A), 03/22/2025

    287,000        314,340  

Fixed until 12/29/2025 (I),
6.00% (A)

    1,875,000        1,940,062  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Banks (continued)  
NatWest Markets PLC             

2.38%, 05/21/2023 (B)

    $   515,000        $   533,128  

2.75%, 04/02/2025, MTN (G)

    EUR  1,500,000        1,911,365  

Nordea Bank Abp
Fixed until 03/26/2026 (I),
6.63% (A) (B)

    $  2,721,000        3,044,119  

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp., Ltd.

    

Fixed until 09/10/2025,
1.83% (A), 09/10/2030 (B)

    510,000        508,531  

4.25%, 06/19/2024, MTN (G)

    1,300,000        1,419,883  

Philippine National Bank
3.28%, 09/27/2024, MTN (G)

    2,000,000        2,097,891  

Powszechna Kasa Oszczednosci Bank
Polski SA via PKO Finance AB
4.63%, 09/26/2022 (G)

    1,750,000        1,859,854  
QNB Finance, Ltd.             

2.13%, 09/07/2021, MTN (G)

    1,250,000        1,261,178  

3.50%, 03/28/2024, MTN (G)

    550,000        584,694  

Santander Holdings USA, Inc.
3.24%, 10/05/2026

    82,000        88,245  

Shinhan Bank Co., Ltd.
3.88%, 03/24/2026, MTN (G)

    2,200,000        2,425,170  

Signature Bank
Fixed until 10/15/2025,
4.00% (A), 10/15/2030

    329,000        330,040  

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB
Fixed until 05/28/2021,
2.50% (A), 05/28/2026, MTN (G)

    EUR  3,250,000        3,829,815  

Societe Generale SA
Fixed until 12/18/2023 (I),
7.88% (A), (B) (H)

    $  2,000,000        2,133,760  

Standard Chartered PLC

    

Fixed until 07/02/2026,
0.90% (A), 07/02/2027, MTN (G)

    EUR  2,000,000        2,349,919  

Fixed until 04/02/2022 (I),
7.50% (A) (B)

    $  3,488,000        3,601,360  

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. 2.13%, 07/08/2030

    2,000,000        2,030,502  

Synovus Bank
Fixed until 02/10/2022,
2.29% (A), 02/10/2023

    271,000        274,535  

Truist Bank
2.25%, 03/11/2030

    1,004,000        1,032,525  

Fixed until 09/17/2024,
2.64% (A), 09/17/2029

    410,000        425,008  

UniCredit SpA

    

Fixed until 07/22/2026,
2.20% (A), 07/22/2027, MTN (G)

    EUR  1,550,000        1,840,564  

Fixed until 09/22/2025,
2.57% (A), 09/22/2026 (B)

    $  350,000        346,889  

Fixed until 06/30/2030,
5.46% (A), 06/30/2035 (B)

    3,012,000        3,050,681  

United Overseas Bank, Ltd.

    

Fixed until 09/16/2021,
3.50% (A), 09/16/2026, MTN (G)

    1,300,000        1,322,373  

Fixed until 10/19/2023 (I),
3.88% (A), MTN (G)

    3,500,000        3,587,500  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Banks (continued)  

Wells Fargo & Co.

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.11%,
1.32% (A), 01/24/2023

    $   4,000,000        $   4,030,312  

Fixed until 06/02/2027,
2.39% (A), 06/02/2028, MTN

    268,000        278,536  

Fixed until 04/30/2040,
3.07% (A), 04/30/2041

    1,796,000        1,858,184  

4.30%, 07/22/2027, MTN

    873,000        1,002,079  

4.65%, 11/04/2044, MTN

    2,448,000        2,967,677  

Fixed until 04/04/2050,
5.01% (A), 04/04/2051, MTN

    442,000        597,975  

Woori Bank
5.13%, 08/06/2028, MTN (G)

    1,900,000        2,231,322  

Zions Bancorp NA
3.25%, 10/29/2029

    2,001,000        2,007,366  
    

 

 

 
       183,588,896  
    

 

 

 
Beverages - 1.2%  

Anheuser-Busch Cos. LLC /
Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc.
4.90%, 02/01/2046

    4,823,000        5,899,195  

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA
3.70%, 04/02/2040 (G)

    EUR  1,000,000        1,551,896  

Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc.

    

4.60%, 04/15/2048

    $  1,079,000        1,278,491  

4.75%, 01/23/2029

    140,000        169,543  

Coca-Cola Co.
2.50%, 03/15/2051

    1,451,000        1,429,982  

Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV
1.85%, 09/01/2032

    1,094,000        1,094,766  

Diageo Capital PLC
2.13%, 04/29/2032

    242,000        251,340  

Heineken NV

    

2.25%, 03/30/2030, MTN (G)

    EUR  1,690,000        2,305,346  

3.50%, 01/29/2028 (B)

    $  395,000        446,436  

Keurig Dr. Pepper, Inc.

    

3.80%, 05/01/2050

    948,000        1,080,427  

4.50%, 11/15/2045

    631,000        777,227  

PepsiCo, Inc.

    

2.25%, 03/19/2025

    164,000        174,739  

2.88%, 10/15/2049

    2,575,000        2,754,114  

Pernod Ricard International Finance LLC
2.75%, 10/01/2050 (B)

    329,000        314,549  
    

 

 

 
       19,528,051  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 0.5%  

AbbVie, Inc.

    

4.05%, 11/21/2039 (B)

    1,326,000        1,520,594  

4.25%, 11/21/2049 (B)

    1,396,000        1,630,398  

4.50%, 05/14/2035

    512,000        622,341  

Amgen, Inc.

    

3.15%, 02/21/2040

    1,844,000        1,939,282  

3.38%, 02/21/2050

    608,000        647,025  

5.15%, 11/15/2041

    552,000        738,787  

Biogen, Inc.
3.15%, 05/01/2050

    388,000        375,472  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Biotechnology (continued)  

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    

1.75%, 09/15/2030

    $   173,000        $   166,768  

2.80%, 09/15/2050

    657,000        616,962  
    

 

 

 
       8,257,629  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 0.5%  

Carrier Global Corp.

    

2.70%, 02/15/2031 (B)

    307,000        321,863  

2.72%, 02/15/2030 (B)

    458,000        478,023  

3.38%, 04/05/2040 (B)

    1,476,000        1,560,143  

Griffon Corp.
5.75%, 03/01/2028

    1,754,000        1,828,545  

Masco Corp.
2.00%, 10/01/2030

    873,000        872,183  

Owens Corning
4.30%, 07/15/2047

    781,000        861,968  

Standard Industries, Inc.
3.38%, 01/15/2031 (B)

    1,420,000        1,382,134  
    

 

 

 
       7,304,859  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 3.0%  

Altice France Holding SA
6.00%, 02/15/2028 (B)

    1,825,000        1,756,563  

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.
3.00%, 03/22/2022

    157,000        162,711  

Bank of New York Mellon Corp.
Fixed until 09/20/2025 (I),
4.70% (A)

    1,667,000        1,783,690  

Beijing State-Owned Assets
Management Hong Kong Co., Ltd.
4.13%, 05/26/2025 (G)

    588,000        635,111  

Charles Schwab Corp.

    

3.85%, 05/21/2025

    420,000        473,486  

Fixed until 06/01/2025 (I),
5.38% (A)

    2,270,000        2,484,061  

Credit Suisse Group AG

    

Fixed until 06/05/2025,
2.19% (A), 06/05/2026 (B)

    250,000        258,379  

Fixed until 04/01/2030,
4.19% (A), 04/01/2031 (B)

    288,000        330,310  

Fixed until 02/11/2027 (I),
5.25% (A) (B)

    1,667,000        1,678,336  

Fixed until 07/17/2023 (I),
7.50% (A) (B)

    1,745,000        1,849,717  

Fixed until 12/11/2023 (I),
7.50% (A) (B)

    1,700,000        1,844,500  

Deutsche Bank AG

    

1.75%, 01/17/2028, MTN (G)

    EUR  1,500,000        1,769,842  

Fixed until 09/18/2023,
2.22% (A), 09/18/2024

    $  152,000        153,532  

Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc.
8.25%, 10/15/2024

    949,000        994,078  
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.             

0.88%, 01/21/2030, MTN (G)

    EUR  1,500,000        1,768,356  

2.35%, 11/15/2021

    $  811,000        811,537  

3.50%, 11/16/2026

    177,000        195,964  

3.80%, 03/15/2030

    150,000        172,960  

Fixed until 10/31/2037,
4.02% (A), 10/31/2038

    1,001,000        1,169,486  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Capital Markets (continued)  
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (continued)  

Fixed until 04/23/2038,
4.41% (A), 04/23/2039

    $   2,451,000        $   2,987,785  

6.75%, 10/01/2037

    1,048,000        1,526,902  

Huarong Finance Co., Ltd.
Fixed until 11/07/2022 (I),
4.00% (A), MTN (G)

    2,750,000        2,780,938  

Huarong Finance II Co., Ltd.
5.00%, 11/19/2025, MTN (G)

    2,800,000        3,103,380  

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.
3.00%, 06/15/2050

    377,000        390,170  

LPL Holdings, Inc.

    

4.63%, 11/15/2027 (B)

    410,000        420,250  

5.75%, 09/15/2025 (B)

    1,125,000        1,164,769  

Mirae Asset Daewoo Co., Ltd.
2.63%, 07/30/2025 (G)

    1,800,000        1,821,370  

Morgan Stanley

    

Fixed until 04/01/2030,
3.62% (A), 04/01/2031, MTN

    392,000        448,688  

3.63%, 01/20/2027

    484,000        549,764  

Fixed until 07/22/2037,
3.97% (A), 07/22/2038

    1,329,000        1,586,657  

5.00%, 11/24/2025

    36,000        42,432  

SURA Asset Management SA

    

4.38%, 04/11/2027 (G)

    750,000        835,875  

4.88%, 04/17/2024 (G)

    1,550,000        1,688,570  

UBS AG
Fixed until 02/12/2021,
4.75% (A), 02/12/2026, MTN (G)

    EUR  3,700,000        4,346,911  

UBS Group AG

    

Fixed until 08/15/2022,
2.86% (A), 08/15/2023 (B)

    $  612,000        634,074  

Fixed until 01/31/2024 (I),
7.00% (A) (B)

    3,225,000        3,470,906  
    

 

 

 
       48,092,060  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 1.7%  

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.

    

0.80%, 05/05/2032, MTN

    EUR  1,500,000        1,822,098  

1.85%, 05/15/2027

    $  128,000        133,733  

Albemarle Wodgina Pty, Ltd.
3.45%, 11/15/2029

    517,000        523,341  

Braskem Finance BV

    

4.50%, 01/10/2028 - 01/31/2030 (B)

    1,880,000        1,757,901  

4.50%, 01/31/2030 (G)

    1,010,000        932,785  

5.88%, 01/31/2050 (G)

    985,000        914,829  

Braskem Idesa SAPI
7.45%, 11/15/2029 (G)

    1,080,000        1,021,162  

Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. LLC / Chevron Phillips Chemical Co., LP
3.30%, 05/01/2023 (B)

    70,000        74,009  

CNAC Finbridge Co., Ltd.
4.88%, 03/14/2025 (G)

    1,800,000        1,982,395  

Consolidated Energy Finance SA
6.88%, 06/15/2025 (B)

    1,085,000        1,009,050  

Dow Chemical Co.
4.80%, 11/30/2028

    110,000        132,281  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Chemicals (continued)  

Ecolab, Inc.
2.38%, 08/10/2022

    $   375,000        $   387,576  

Equate Petrochemical BV
3.00%, 03/03/2022 (G)

      1,700,000          1,722,950  

Huntsman International LLC
4.50%, 05/01/2029

    1,019,000        1,136,781  

LYB International Finance III LLC
3.63%, 04/01/2051

    723,000        722,038  

MEGlobal Canada ULC
5.88%, 05/18/2030 (B)

    1,236,000        1,469,577  

Minerals Technologies, Inc.
5.00%, 07/01/2028 (B)

    1,085,000        1,117,550  

Nutrien, Ltd.
3.95%, 05/13/2050

    352,000        403,404  

OCI NV
5.25%, 11/01/2024 (B)

    1,340,000        1,370,150  

Olin Corp.
9.50%, 06/01/2025 (B)

    966,000        1,142,411  

Sasol Financing USA LLC
5.88%, 03/27/2024

    1,800,000        1,738,800  

Westlake Chemical Corp.

    

1.63%, 07/17/2029

    EUR  2,000,000        2,324,027  

4.38%, 11/15/2047

    $  939,000        1,007,050  

Yara International ASA
3.15%, 06/04/2030 (B)

    356,000        379,578  

Yingde Gases Investment, Ltd.
6.25%, 01/19/2023 (G)

    1,420,000        1,462,520  
    

 

 

 
       26,687,996  
    

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies - 1.3%  

Ahern Rentals, Inc.
7.38%, 05/15/2023 (B)

    2,870,000        1,843,975  

Avis Budget Car Rental LLC / Avis Budget Finance, Inc.
5.75%, 07/15/2027 (B) (H)

    1,226,000        1,152,440  

Brink’s Co.

    

4.63%, 10/15/2027 (B)

    1,120,000        1,142,770  

5.50%, 07/15/2025 (B)

    707,000        735,428  

Covanta Holding Corp.
5.00%, 09/01/2030 (H)

    1,423,000        1,447,903  

Garda World Security Corp.
9.50%, 11/01/2027 (B)

    1,711,000        1,826,492  

Harsco Corp.
5.75%, 07/31/2027 (B)

    1,895,000        1,937,637  

KAR Auction Services, Inc.
5.13%, 06/01/2025 (B)

    1,174,000        1,182,805  

Nielsen Finance LLC / Nielsen Finance Co.

    

5.00%, 04/15/2022 (B)

    843,000        843,422  

5.63%, 10/01/2028 (B)

    705,000        727,031  

5.88%, 10/01/2030 (B)

    1,114,000        1,169,700  

Prime Security Services Borrower LLC / Prime Finance, Inc.

    

5.25%, 04/15/2024 (B)

    350,000        366,125  

5.75%, 04/15/2026 (B)

    1,415,000        1,506,975  

6.25%, 01/15/2028 (B)

    1,800,000        1,818,864  

Sotheby’s
7.38%, 10/15/2027 (B) (H)

    1,970,000        2,009,400  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Commercial Services & Supplies (continued)  

Trane Technologies Luxembourg Finance SA
4.50%, 03/21/2049

    $   980,000        $   1,247,501  
    

 

 

 
       20,958,468  
    

 

 

 
Construction & Engineering - 0.3%  

ABB Finance USA, Inc.
3.38%, 04/03/2023

    176,000        188,144  

IHS Holdco BV
8.00%, 09/18/2027 (G)

    1,850,000        1,877,750  

Mattamy Group Corp.
5.25%, 12/15/2027 (B)

    1,426,000        1,507,995  

Quanta Services, Inc.
2.90%, 10/01/2030

    825,000        861,084  
    

 

 

 
       4,434,973  
    

 

 

 
Construction Materials - 0.1%  

Cemex SAB de CV

    

7.38%, 06/05/2027 (B)

    600,000        660,906  

7.38%, 06/05/2027 (G)

    780,000        859,178  
    

 

 

 
       1,520,084  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 1.2%  

Altice Financing SA
5.00%, 01/15/2028 (B)

    1,506,000        1,460,820  

American Express Co.

    

3.40%, 02/22/2024

    128,000        138,899  

4.20%, 11/06/2025

    107,000        123,453  

BMW US Capital LLC
3.10%, 04/12/2021 (B)

    180,000        182,129  

Credit Acceptance Corp.
6.63%, 03/15/2026

    1,664,000        1,726,400  

Credito Real SAB de CV SOFOM ER
7.25%, 07/20/2023 (G)

    900,000        879,939  

Daimler Finance North America LLC
2.00%, 07/06/2021 (B)

    351,000        354,388  

Enova International, Inc.
8.50%, 09/01/2024 - 09/15/2025 (B)

    2,302,000        2,114,980  

FirstCash, Inc.
4.63%, 09/01/2028 (B)

    1,089,000        1,105,335  

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC
5.13%, 06/16/2025

    211,000        219,923  

General Motors Financial Co., Inc.

    

0.20%, 09/02/2022, MTN (G)

    EUR  2,175,000        2,517,317  

2.75%, 06/20/2025

    $  152,000        156,893  

3.20%, 07/06/2021

    461,000        467,211  

3.60%, 06/21/2030

    627,000        659,617  

goeasy, Ltd.
5.38%, 12/01/2024 (B)

    1,256,000        1,268,560  

Hyundai Capital America 3.40%, 06/20/2024 (B)

    137,000        145,575  

5.88%, 04/07/2025 (B)

    1,500,000        1,746,666  

John Deere Capital Corp. 2.95%, 04/01/2022, MTN

    289,000        299,500  

3.65%, 10/12/2023

    79,000        86,560  

Navient Corp.
5.00%, 03/15/2027

    473,000        441,706  

OneMain Finance Corp. 5.38%, 11/15/2029

    682,000        700,782  

6.88%, 03/15/2025

    1,222,000        1,344,200  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Consumer Finance (continued)  

PACCAR Financial Corp.
0.80%, 06/08/2023, MTN

    $   103,000        $   103,839  

Synchrony Financial
4.50%, 07/23/2025

    417,000        463,471  
    

 

 

 
       18,708,163  
    

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging - 0.6%  

Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC / Ardagh Holdings USA, Inc.
5.25%, 08/15/2027 (B)

    1,300,000        1,334,450  

Cascades, Inc. / Cascades USA, Inc.
5.38%, 01/15/2028 (B)

    1,348,000        1,405,290  

Intertape Polymer Group, Inc.
7.00%, 10/15/2026 (B) (H)

    1,760,000        1,848,000  
Klabin Austria GmbH             

7.00%, 04/03/2049 (B)

    956,000        1,092,230  

7.00%, 04/03/2049 (G)

    450,000        514,125  

Silgan Holdings, Inc.
4.75%, 03/15/2025

    875,000        892,500  

Sonoco Products Co.
3.13%, 05/01/2030

    618,000        672,741  

Trivium Packaging Finance BV
8.50%, 08/15/2027 (B)

    1,275,000        1,364,505  
    

 

 

 
       9,123,841  
    

 

 

 
Distributors - 0.3%  

Genuine Parts Co.
1.88%, 11/01/2030

    696,000        681,430  

Ingram Micro, Inc.
5.45%, 12/15/2024

    1,975,000        2,111,985  

Performance Food Group, Inc.
5.50%, 10/15/2027 (B)

    1,600,000        1,640,000  
    

 

 

 
       4,433,415  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Consumer Services - 0.0% (C)  

Ford Foundation
2.82%, 06/01/2070

    547,000        535,845  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 1.7%  

CDBL Funding 1
3.50%, 10/24/2027, MTN (G)

    2,820,000        3,017,231  

Fairstone Financial, Inc.
7.88%, 07/15/2024 (B)

    1,653,000        1,694,325  

GE Capital Funding LLC
4.40%, 05/15/2030 (B)

    810,000        885,366  
GE Capital International Funding
Unlimited Co.
            

3.37%, 11/15/2025

    313,000        335,844  

4.42%, 11/15/2035

    2,271,000        2,455,707  

Genworth Mortgage Holdings, Inc.
6.50%, 08/15/2025 (B)

    964,000        1,004,970  

ICBCIL Finance Co., Ltd.
3.63%, 11/15/2027, MTN (G)

    3,202,000        3,455,182  

Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP / Ladder Capital Finance Corp.
4.25%, 02/01/2027 (B)

    1,870,000        1,615,212  

LD Holdings Group LLC
6.50%, 11/01/2025 (B)

    632,000        641,480  

Lukoil Securities BV
3.88%, 05/06/2030 (B)

    2,000,000        2,120,200  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Diversified Financial Services (continued)  

National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp.

    

1.35%, 03/15/2031

    $   1,034,000        $   1,015,845  

2.85%, 01/27/2025

    482,000        522,097  

Fixed until 04/30/2023,
4.75% (A), 04/30/2043

    624,000        644,280  

Fixed until 04/20/2026,
5.25% (A), 04/20/2046

    352,000        383,317  

Power Finance Corp., Ltd.
3.95%, 04/23/2030, MTN (G)

    1,000,000        978,662  

Quicken Loans LLC / Quicken Loans Co-Issuer, Inc.
3.63%, 03/01/2029 (B)

    941,000        926,885  

Unifin Financiera SAB de CV
7.25%, 09/27/2023 (G)

    250,000        218,753  

Voya Financial, Inc.
Fixed until 01/23/2028,
4.70% (A), 01/23/2048

    680,000        676,600  

Xingsheng BVI Co., Ltd.
4.50%, 09/20/2021 (G)

    4,800,000        4,919,856  
    

 

 

 
       27,511,812  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 2.2%  

AT&T, Inc.

    

3.15%, 09/04/2036

    EUR  1,000,000        1,414,072  

3.55%, 09/15/2055 (B)

    $  795,000        753,076  

4.50%, 05/15/2035

    772,000        900,437  

4.75%, 05/15/2046

    1,472,000        1,698,289  

4.80%, 06/15/2044

    779,000        905,066  

4.85%, 07/15/2045

    2,370,000        2,764,392  

4.90%, 08/15/2037

    1,237,000        1,491,705  

Cablevision Lightpath LLC

    

3.88%, 09/15/2027 (B)

    780,000        774,150  

5.63%, 09/15/2028 (B)

    211,000        213,110  

CenturyLink, Inc.

    

5.13%, 12/15/2026 (B)

    1,973,000        2,017,392  

7.50%, 04/01/2024

    1,014,000        1,118,908  

Cogent Communications Group, Inc.
5.38%, 03/01/2022 (B)

    1,125,000        1,144,687  

Connect Finco SARL / Connect US Finco LLC
6.75%, 10/01/2026 (B)

    1,849,000        1,862,313  

Hughes Satellite Systems Corp.
6.63%, 08/01/2026

    2,024,000        2,192,245  

Ooredoo International Finance, Ltd.
3.25%, 02/21/2023, MTN (G)

    2,200,000        2,295,480  

Telecom Italia Capital SA
7.72%, 06/04/2038

    530,000        717,975  

Telefonica Emisiones SA

    

4.67%, 03/06/2038

    896,000        1,026,919  

5.21%, 03/08/2047

    669,000        790,599  

Telesat Canada / Telesat LLC

    

4.88%, 06/01/2027 (B)

    142,000        144,485  

6.50%, 10/15/2027 (B) (H)

    2,160,000        2,149,200  

TELUS Corp.
4.30%, 06/15/2049

    456,000        543,818  
Verizon Communications, Inc.             

1.50%, 09/18/2030

    261,000        256,270  

2.99%, 10/30/2056 (B)

    4,726,000        4,786,886  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Diversified Telecommunication Services (continued)  
Verizon Communications, Inc. (continued)             

3.00%, 03/22/2027

    $   173,000        $   190,674  

3.38%, 02/15/2025

    115,000        127,742  

4.02%, 12/03/2029

    168,000        198,697  

4.27%, 01/15/2036

    368,000        449,824  

4.40%, 11/01/2034

    749,000        925,186  

Zayo Group Holdings, Inc.
6.13%, 03/01/2028 (B)

    1,789,000        1,804,654  
    

 

 

 
       35,658,251  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 4.2%  

AEP Texas, Inc.
4.15%, 05/01/2049

    534,000        633,243  

AEP Transmission Co. LLC
3.80%, 06/15/2049

    663,000        785,967  

Avangrid, Inc.
3.20%, 04/15/2025

    283,000        310,744  

Castle Peak Power Finance Co., Ltd.
2.20%, 06/22/2030, MTN (G)

    2,500,000        2,529,001  

CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric LLC
4.25%, 02/01/2049

    348,000        441,698  

CGNPC International, Ltd.
4.00%, 05/19/2025 (G)

    3,500,000        3,862,425  

China Huadian Overseas Development Management Co., Ltd.
Fixed until 05/29/2024 (I),
4.00% (A) (G)

    5,250,000        5,475,413  

Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co.
5.95%, 12/15/2036

    125,000        155,687  

CLP Power Hong Kong Financing, Ltd.
2.50%, 06/30/2035, MTN (G)

    2,750,000        2,792,437  

Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc.
5.10%, 06/01/2065

    70,000        104,341  
DTE Electric Co.             

2.95%, 03/01/2050

    735,000        769,018  

3.95%, 03/01/2049

    1,279,000        1,577,903  

4.05%, 05/15/2048

    776,000        965,617  

Duke Energy Carolinas LLC
3.75%, 06/01/2045

    1,468,000        1,721,988  

Duke Energy Indiana LLC
3.25%, 10/01/2049

    1,245,000        1,351,278  

Electricite de France SA
5.00%, 09/21/2048 (B)

    1,705,000        2,169,573  

Emera US Finance, LP
4.75%, 06/15/2046

    468,000        565,893  

Empresas Publicas de Medellin ESP
4.38%, 02/15/2031 (B)

    845,000        862,965  
Enel Finance International NV             

4.25%, 09/14/2023 (B)

    200,000        218,761  

4.75%, 05/25/2047 (B)

    510,000        627,475  

Energuate Trust
5.88%, 05/03/2027 (G)

    520,000        535,605  

Engie Energia Chile SA
3.40%, 01/28/2030 (B)

    253,000        268,559  

Entergy Arkansas LLC
2.65%, 06/15/2051

    1,082,000        1,072,438  

Entergy Texas, Inc.
4.50%, 03/30/2039

    557,000        681,008  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Electric Utilities (continued)  

Evergy Kansas Central, Inc.
3.45%, 04/15/2050

    $   931,000        $   1,049,752  

Exelon Corp.
4.70%, 04/15/2050

    550,000        701,692  

Fenix Power Peru SA
4.32%, 09/20/2027 (G)

    1,614,706        1,640,961  

FirstEnergy Corp.
7.38%, 11/15/2031

    984,000        1,320,129  

Georgia Power Co.
4.30%, 03/15/2042

    707,000        842,715  

Infraestructura Energetica Nova SAB de CV
4.75%, 01/15/2051 (B)

    500,000        469,750  

Interstate Power & Light Co.
3.50%, 09/30/2049

    353,000        386,399  

Israel Electric Corp., Ltd.
5.00%, 11/12/2024 (G)

    1,650,000        1,864,500  

Kentucky Utilities Co.
3.30%, 06/01/2050

    274,000        294,611  

Lamar Funding, Ltd.
3.96%, 05/07/2025 (G)

    800,000        730,406  

Liberty Utilities Finance GP 1
2.05%, 09/15/2030 (B)

    505,000        495,495  

Minejesa Capital BV
4.63%, 08/10/2030 (G)

    1,500,000        1,541,070  

Mong Duong Finance Holdings BV
5.13%, 05/07/2029 (G)

    1,000,000        1,018,087  

NextEra Energy Operating Partners, LP
4.25%, 07/15/2024 (B)

    1,100,000        1,149,500  

NSTAR Electric Co.
3.95%, 04/01/2030

    151,000        181,600  

Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co.
3.85%, 08/15/2047

    27,000        30,606  

OmGrid Funding, Ltd.
5.20%, 05/16/2027 (G) (H)

    1,500,000        1,382,583  

Orazul Energy Egenor SCA
5.63%, 04/28/2027 (G)

    1,500,000        1,552,515  

Pacific Gas & Electric Co.

    

3.95%, 12/01/2047

    1,241,000        1,160,513  

4.30%, 03/15/2045

    230,000        221,221  

PacifiCorp

    

3.30%, 03/15/2051

    546,000        596,620  

4.15%, 02/15/2050

    1,106,000        1,358,300  

Pattern Energy Operations, LP / Pattern Energy Operations, Inc.
4.50%, 08/15/2028 (B)

    1,345,000        1,402,337  

PECO Energy Co.
3.00%, 09/15/2049

    591,000        625,553  

Perusahaan Perseroan Persero PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara
4.13%, 05/15/2027, MTN (G)

    2,500,000        2,700,000  

Public Service Electric & Gas Co.
3.20%, 08/01/2049, MTN

    498,000        549,948  

Puget Sound Energy, Inc.
4.22%, 06/15/2048

    1,092,000        1,354,560  

RTE Reseau de Transport d’Electricite SADIR
1.13%, 07/08/2040, MTN (G)

    EUR  2,200,000          2,759,793  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Electric Utilities (continued)  

Southern California Edison Co.
3.65%, 02/01/2050

    $  859,000        $   896,873  

Southwestern Public Service Co.
4.50%, 08/15/2041

    1,142,000        1,424,663  

SPIC Senior Perpetual Bond Co., Ltd.
Fixed until 05/21/2022 (I),
5.80% (A) (G)

    1,205,000        1,265,852  

Talen Energy Supply LLC

    

6.63%, 01/15/2028 (B)

    1,801,000        1,719,955  

7.25%, 05/15/2027 (B)

    152,000        152,313  

Union Electric Co.
2.95%, 06/15/2027

    151,000        165,964  

Vistra Operations Co. LLC
5.00%, 07/31/2027 (B)

    1,367,000        1,428,515  
    

 

 

 
       66,914,388  
    

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment - 0.5%  

Emerson Electric Co.
0.88%, 10/15/2026

    145,000        143,566  

EnerSys

    

4.38%, 12/15/2027 (B)

    535,000        549,713  

5.00%, 04/30/2023 (B)

    2,125,000        2,183,437  

Hubbell, Inc.
3.35%, 03/01/2026

    122,000        131,597  
Siemens Financieringsmaatschappij NV             

3.25%, 05/27/2025 (B)

    432,000        476,313  

3.30%, 09/15/2046 (B)

    1,660,000        1,870,926  
WESCO Distribution, Inc.             

7.13%, 06/15/2025 (B)

    434,000        467,635  

7.25%, 06/15/2028 (B)

    1,320,000        1,445,400  
    

 

 

 
       7,268,587  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.2%  

Arrow Electronics, Inc.
4.00%, 04/01/2025

    112,000        122,390  

Corning, Inc.
5.45%, 11/15/2079

    2,206,000        2,782,247  

Trimble, Inc.
4.75%, 12/01/2024 (H)

    19,000        21,556  

4.90%, 06/15/2028

    879,000        1,030,960  
    

 

 

 
       3,957,153  
    

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services - 0.9%  

Archrock Partners, LP / Archrock Partners Finance Corp.
6.88%, 04/01/2027 (B)

    1,332,000        1,305,360  

Azure Power Solar Energy Pvt, Ltd.
5.65%, 12/24/2024, MTN (G)

    970,000        1,018,985  

Baker Hughes a GE Co. LLC / Baker Hughes Co-Obligor, Inc.
4.49%, 05/01/2030

    306,000        348,459  

ChampionX Corp.
6.38%, 05/01/2026

    1,140,000        1,087,492  
Genesis Energy, LP / Genesis Energy
Finance Corp.
            

5.63%, 06/15/2024

    2,096,000        1,803,000  

6.00%, 05/15/2023

    750,000        681,562  

6.50%, 10/01/2025

    150,000        124,500  

Greenko Mauritius, Ltd.
6.25%, 02/21/2023 (G)

    1,410,000        1,459,335  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Energy Equipment & Services (continued)  

Halliburton Co.
2.92%, 03/01/2030 (H)

    $   836,000        $   812,567  

Hi-Crush, Inc.
9.50%, 08/01/2026 (B) (D)

    430,000        12,900  

Neerg Energy, Ltd.
6.00%, 02/13/2022 (G)

    1,860,000        1,887,898  

Nine Energy Service, Inc.
8.75%, 11/01/2023 (B)

    1,384,000        408,280  

ReNew Power Pvt, Ltd.
6.45%, 09/27/2022 (G)

    1,430,000        1,465,750  

Schlumberger Holdings Corp.
4.00%, 12/21/2025 (B)

    144,000        160,493  

USA Compression Partners, LP / USA Compression Finance Corp.
6.88%, 04/01/2026

    1,531,000        1,518,155  
    

 

 

 
       14,094,736  
    

 

 

 
Entertainment - 0.3%  

Activision Blizzard, Inc.
2.50%, 09/15/2050

    537,000        483,742  

Netflix, Inc.
4.88%, 06/15/2030 (B)

    2,380,000        2,716,175  

Walt Disney Co.
2.20%, 01/13/2028

    242,000        252,918  

2.75%, 09/01/2049

    961,000        929,003  

3.80%, 05/13/2060

    234,000        268,900  
    

 

 

 
       4,650,738  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 2.3%  

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.
1.88%, 02/01/2033

    370,000        359,934  

American Tower Corp.

    

2.25%, 01/15/2022

    740,000        756,031  

3.10%, 06/15/2050

    596,000        583,205  

3.60%, 01/15/2028

    22,000        24,574  

Brixmor Operating Partnership, LP
4.05%, 07/01/2030

    106,000        114,565  

Columbia Property Trust Operating Partnership, LP
4.15%, 04/01/2025

    138,000        144,136  

Crown Castle International Corp.

    

4.30%, 02/15/2029

    121,000        140,341  

5.20%, 02/15/2049

    574,000        741,960  

CTR Partnership, LP / CareTrust Capital Corp.
5.25%, 06/01/2025

    2,120,000        2,183,600  

Digital Euro Finco LLC
1.13%, 04/09/2028 (G)

    EUR  3,235,000        3,884,719  

ESH Hospitality, Inc.
4.63%, 10/01/2027 (B)

    $  1,410,000        1,381,800  

Essex Portfolio, LP
2.65%, 09/01/2050

    891,000        812,911  

Federal Realty Investment Trust
1.25%, 02/15/2026

    203,000        202,434  

Hammerson PLC
2.00%, 07/01/2022 (G)

    EUR  1,000,000        1,088,948  

HAT Holdings I LLC / HAT Holdings II LLC

    

3.75%, 09/15/2030 (B)

    $  405,000        404,494  

5.25%, 07/15/2024 (B)

    495,000        509,850  

6.00%, 04/15/2025 (B)

    1,255,000        1,331,869  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (continued)  

Host Hotels & Resorts, LP
3.50%, 09/15/2030

    $   873,000        $   833,711  

MGM Growth Properties Operating Partnership, LP / MGP Finance Co-Issuer, Inc.
5.75%, 02/01/2027

    1,151,000        1,242,084  

MPT Operating Partnership, LP / MPT Finance Corp.
5.00%, 10/15/2027

    1,255,000        1,313,295  

Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc.
3.38%, 02/01/2031

    693,000        668,079  

Park Intermediate Holdings LLC / PK Domestic Property LLC / PK Finance Co-Issuer
5.88%, 10/01/2028 (B)

    1,430,000        1,401,400  

Piedmont Operating Partnership, LP
3.15%, 08/15/2030

    920,000        911,849  

Prologis, LP

    

1.25%, 10/15/2030

    456,000        443,411  

2.13%, 04/15/2027

    604,000        637,412  

Sabra Health Care, LP
5.13%, 08/15/2026

    2,070,000        2,256,393  

Scentre Group Trust 2
Fixed until 06/24/2030,
5.13% (A), 09/24/2080 (B)

    1,909,000        1,876,959  

Simon Property Group, LP

    

2.65%, 07/15/2030

    264,000        264,473  

3.25%, 09/13/2049

    2,725,000        2,467,079  

3.38%, 12/01/2027

    17,000        18,163  

Trust Fibra Uno

    

4.87%, 01/15/2030 (B)

    930,000        967,200  

6.39%, 01/15/2050 (G)

    1,000,000        1,038,750  

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield SE
Fixed until 07/25/2023 (I),
2.13% (A) (G)

    EUR  5,600,000        5,648,009  

Welltower, Inc.
2.75%, 01/15/2031

    $  109,000        111,444  
    

 

 

 
       36,765,082  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 0.6%  

Albertsons Cos., Inc. / Safeway, Inc. / New Albertsons, LP

    

4.63%, 01/15/2027 (B)

    1,710,000        1,763,258  

5.75%, 03/15/2025

    246,000        253,534  

5.88%, 02/15/2028 (B)

    980,000        1,036,350  

Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc.
3.80%, 01/25/2050 (B)

    526,000        570,990  

Auchan Holding SA
3.25%, 07/23/2027, MTN (G)

    EUR  1,500,000        1,965,012  

Sysco Corp.

    

2.40%, 02/15/2030

    $  139,000        141,279  

5.95%, 04/01/2030

    116,000        148,015  

6.60%, 04/01/2050

    582,000        815,346  

Tesco Corporate Treasury Services PLC
0.88%, 05/29/2026, MTN (G)

    EUR  1,000,000        1,193,749  

US Foods, Inc.
6.25%, 04/15/2025 (B)

    $  1,261,000        1,317,745  

Walmart, Inc.
2.55%, 04/11/2023

    293,000        307,182  
    

 

 

 
       9,512,460  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Food Products - 1.5%  

BRF SA

    

4.88%, 01/24/2030 (G)

    $   1,000,000        $   1,001,520  

5.75%, 09/21/2050 (B) (H)

    590,000        561,164  

ConAgra Brands, Inc.

    

5.40%, 11/01/2048

    1,350,000        1,846,848  

7.00%, 10/01/2028

    115,000        154,417  

Cydsa SAB de CV
6.25%, 10/04/2027 (G)

    380,000        377,530  

Dole Food Co., Inc.
7.25%, 06/15/2025 (B)

    1,885,000        1,885,000  

Gruma SAB de CV
4.88%, 12/01/2024 (G)

    1,000,000        1,115,010  

Grupo KUO SAB de CV
5.75%, 07/07/2027 (G)

    1,740,000        1,743,480  

JBS USA LUX SA / JBS USA Finance, Inc.
5.75%, 06/15/2025 (B)

    1,087,000        1,117,436  

Kraft Heinz Foods Co.
4.88%, 10/01/2049 (B)

    1,037,000        1,096,360  

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.
4.63%, 11/01/2024 (B)

    555,000        573,038  

Land O’ Lakes, Inc.
7.00%, 09/18/2028 (B) (I)

    4,820,000        4,338,000  

Land O’Lakes Capital Trust I
7.45%, 03/15/2028 (B)

    975,000        1,106,625  

MARB BondCo PLC
7.00%, 03/15/2024 (G)

    740,000        759,062  

Mars, Inc.
2.38%, 07/16/2040 (B)

    776,000        763,818  

Minerva Luxembourg SA
6.50%, 09/20/2026 (G)

    1,250,000        1,300,013  

Mondelez International, Inc.
1.88%, 10/15/2032

    483,000        475,470  

Nestle Holdings, Inc.
3.50%, 09/24/2025 (B)

    225,000        252,602  

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp.
5.88%, 09/30/2027 (B)

    830,000        876,795  

Sigma Alimentos SA de CV
4.13%, 05/02/2026 (G)

    500,000        543,315  

Sigma Finance BV
4.88%, 03/27/2028 (G)

    1,350,000        1,515,712  

Smithfield Foods, Inc.

    

4.25%, 02/01/2027 (B)

    100,000        108,819  

5.20%, 04/01/2029 (B)

    353,000        407,814  

Ulker Biskuvi Sanayi AS
6.95%, 10/30/2025 (B)

    315,000        311,161  
    

 

 

 
       24,231,009  
    

 

 

 
Gas Utilities - 0.2%  

Brooklyn Union Gas Co.
4.49%, 03/04/2049 (B)

    39,000        48,733  

ONE Gas, Inc.
4.50%, 11/01/2048

    1,088,000        1,371,346  

Resources Gas Group, Ltd.
4.50%, 04/05/2022, MTN (G)

    1,000,000        1,041,288  
    

 

 

 
       2,461,367  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.3%  

Baxter International, Inc.
3.75%, 10/01/2025 (B)

    333,000        376,637  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Health Care Equipment & Supplies (continued)  

Becton Dickinson & Co.
4.69%, 12/15/2044

    $   568,000        $   694,998  

DH Europe Finance II SARL
3.25%, 11/15/2039

    1,851,000        2,059,332  

Stryker Corp.
1.00%, 12/03/2031

    EUR  2,000,000        2,396,747  
    

 

 

 
       5,527,714  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 1.2%  

Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.

    

5.00%, 04/15/2029 (B)

    $  275,000        283,333  

5.50%, 07/01/2028 (B)

    1,317,000        1,369,680  

Cardinal Health, Inc.

    

4.60%, 03/15/2043

    129,000        141,937  

4.90%, 09/15/2045

    1,085,000        1,246,971  

CVS Health Corp.

    

2.70%, 08/21/2040

    445,000        424,843  

4.13%, 04/01/2040

    248,000        281,474  

4.25%, 04/01/2050

    374,000        436,989  

4.30%, 03/25/2028

    993,000        1,149,888  

4.78%, 03/25/2038

    474,000        572,503  

5.05%, 03/25/2048

    1,236,000        1,567,596  

Encompass Health Corp.
4.63%, 04/01/2031

    408,000        420,240  

HCA, Inc.
5.38%, 02/01/2025

    2,870,000        3,178,037  

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings
4.70%, 02/01/2045

    785,000        997,648  

Legacy LifePoint Health LLC
4.38%, 02/15/2027 (B)

    1,421,000        1,406,378  

Providence Service Corp.
5.88%, 11/15/2025 (B) (J)

    324,000        329,670  

Tenet Healthcare Corp.

    

4.63%, 07/15/2024

    1,600,000        1,627,043  

6.13%, 10/01/2028 (B)

    1,715,000        1,663,550  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

    

1.25%, 01/15/2026

    198,000        201,996  

3.13%, 05/15/2060

    407,000        437,198  

3.75%, 07/15/2025

    451,000        512,080  

4.25%, 06/15/2048

    1,245,000        1,591,209  
    

 

 

 
       19,840,263  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 1.4%  

Arcos Dorados Holdings, Inc.
5.88%, 04/04/2027 (B)

    578,000        594,618  

Banijay Entertainment SASU
5.38%, 03/01/2025 (B)

    1,400,000        1,421,000  

Boyd Gaming Corp.

    

4.75%, 12/01/2027

    2,031,000        1,975,168  

8.63%, 06/01/2025 (B)

    40,000        43,788  

Brinker International, Inc.
5.00%, 10/01/2024 (B)

    809,000        809,121  

Caesars Entertainment, Inc.
6.25%, 07/01/2025 (B)

    2,000,000        2,048,736  

Dave & Buster’s, Inc.
7.63%, 11/01/2025 (B) (H)

    1,445,000        1,417,906  

GLP Capital, LP / GLP Financing II, Inc. 5.38%, 04/15/2026

    164,000        182,145  

Golden Nugget, Inc.
6.75%, 10/15/2024 (B)

    2,005,000        1,697,774  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (continued)  

Hilton Grand Vacations Borrower LLC / Hilton Grand Vacations Borrower, Inc.
6.13%, 12/01/2024

    $   1,907,000        $   1,964,210  

McDonald’s Corp.

    

3.63%, 09/01/2049, MTN

    440,000        490,146  

4.20%, 04/01/2050, MTN

    431,000        522,144  

4.45%, 03/01/2047, MTN

    434,000        533,306  

NCL Corp., Ltd.
3.63%, 12/15/2024 (B)

    1,113,000        767,970  

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc.
8.75%, 05/01/2025 (B) (H)

    1,265,000        1,325,878  

Silversea Cruise Finance, Ltd.
7.25%, 02/01/2025 (B)

    1,395,000        1,404,137  

Six Flags Entertainment Corp.
5.50%, 04/15/2027 (B) (H)

    1,175,000        1,093,102  

Six Flags Theme Parks, Inc.
7.00%, 07/01/2025 (B)

    90,000        95,288  

Viking Cruises, Ltd.
13.00%, 05/15/2025 (B)

    139,000        157,418  

VOC Escrow, Ltd.
5.00%, 02/15/2028 (B)

    1,415,000        1,224,499  

Wyndham Destinations, Inc.

    

6.00%, 04/01/2027

    1,355,000        1,395,650  

6.63%, 07/31/2026 (B)

    610,000        649,009  
    

 

 

 
       21,813,013  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 0.1%  

Turkiye Sise ve Cam Fabrikalari AS
6.95%, 03/14/2026 (G)

    1,740,000        1,762,470  
    

 

 

 
Household Products - 0.2%  

Central Garden & Pet Co.
5.13%, 02/01/2028

    1,059,000        1,119,893  

Energizer Holdings, Inc.
4.38%, 03/31/2029 (B)

    1,135,000        1,145,782  

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

    

3.10%, 03/26/2030

    535,000        609,902  

3.20%, 07/30/2046

    250,000        282,274  
    

 

 

 
       3,157,851  
    

 

 

 
Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers - 0.3%  

Clearway Energy Operating LLC

    

4.75%, 03/15/2028 (B)

    940,000        988,175  

5.00%, 09/15/2026

    1,750,000        1,808,853  

5.75%, 10/15/2025

    84,000        87,990  

Termocandelaria Power, Ltd.
7.88%, 01/30/2029 (G)

    1,810,000        1,965,660  
    

 

 

 
       4,850,678  
    

 

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates - 0.4%  

General Electric Co.

    

1.88%, 05/28/2027

    EUR  3,000,000        3,576,694  

3.63%, 05/01/2030

    $  198,000        209,096  

4.25%, 05/01/2040

    850,000        895,948  

4.35%, 05/01/2050

    546,000        581,703  

Honeywell International, Inc.
0.48%, 08/19/2022

    117,000        117,176  

KOC Holding AS
6.50%, 03/11/2025 (G)

    1,400,000        1,410,640  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Industrial Conglomerates (continued)  

Roper Technologies, Inc.
2.80%, 12/15/2021

    $   341,000        $   349,388  
    

 

 

 
       7,140,645  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 3.4%  

Ageas SA
Fixed until 07/02/2029,
3.25% (A), 07/02/2049 (G)

    EUR  2,100,000        2,649,277  

Allianz SE
Fixed until 10/24/2023 (I),
4.75% (A), MTN (G)

    2,600,000        3,337,198  

American International Group, Inc.

    

4.38%, 01/15/2055

    $  1,225,000        1,443,835  

4.50%, 07/16/2044

    870,000        1,043,960  

Assurant, Inc.
Fixed until 03/27/2028,
7.00% (A), 03/27/2048 (H)

    2,100,000        2,286,123  

Athene Global Funding
1.13%, 09/02/2025, MTN (G)

    EUR  2,885,000        3,409,105  

Athene Holding, Ltd.

    

3.50%, 01/15/2031

    $  852,000        859,159  

6.15%, 04/03/2030

    1,852,000        2,213,344  

Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp.

    

2.85%, 10/15/2050

    395,000        402,399  

4.25%, 01/15/2049

    2,028,000        2,576,706  

Brighthouse Financial, Inc.

    

4.70%, 06/22/2047

    1,520,000        1,478,192  

5.63%, 05/15/2030

    2,183,000        2,576,975  

Chubb INA Holdings, Inc.
1.38%, 09/15/2030

    504,000        492,185  

Credit Agricole Assurances SA
Fixed until 09/27/2028,
4.75% (A), 09/27/2048 (G)

    EUR  2,100,000        2,903,563  

Dai-ichi Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
Fixed until 07/24/2026 (I),
4.00% (A) (G)

    $  3,500,000        3,797,500  

Enstar Finance LLC
Fixed until 09/01/2025,
5.75% (A), 09/01/2040 (H)

    2,100,000        2,136,118  

Enstar Group, Ltd.
4.95%, 06/01/2029

    927,000        1,022,300  

Everest Reinsurance Holdings, Inc.
3.50%, 10/15/2050

    586,000        603,210  

Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America
3.70%, 01/22/2070 (B)

    182,000        189,055  

Manulife Financial Corp.
Fixed until 02/24/2027,
4.06% (A), 02/24/2032

    976,000        1,053,312  

Markel Corp.
Fixed until 06/01/2025 (I),
6.00% (A)

    2,667,000        2,833,688  

New York Life Insurance Co.

    

3.75%, 05/15/2050 (B)

    791,000        882,243  

4.45%, 05/15/2069 (B)

    1,248,000        1,538,771  

Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co.
3.63%, 09/30/2059 (B)

    587,000        640,069  

Pacific LifeCorp
3.35%, 09/15/2050 (B)

    305,000        312,133  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Insurance (continued)  

Progressive Corp.

    

3.95%, 03/26/2050

    $   248,000        $   310,173  

4.20%, 03/15/2048

    1,724,000        2,203,268  

Prudential Financial, Inc.

    

1.50%, 03/10/2026, MTN

    343,000        351,855  

3.00%, 03/10/2040, MTN

    498,000        517,222  

Fixed until 06/15/2023,
5.63% (A), 06/15/2043

    463,000        493,640  

5.70%, 12/14/2036, MTN

    1,640,000        2,310,168  

Fixed until 09/15/2028,
5.70% (A), 09/15/2048 (H)

    99,000        112,417  

QBE Insurance Group, Ltd.
Fixed until 05/12/2025 (I),
5.88% (A) (B) (H)

    1,742,000        1,859,585  

Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America
4.27%, 05/15/2047 (B)

    1,582,000        1,854,924  

Unum Group
4.50%, 03/15/2025

    64,000        71,171  

Willis North America, Inc.

    

3.88%, 09/15/2049

    739,000        859,885  

5.05%, 09/15/2048

    168,000        227,108  
    

 

 

 
       53,851,836  
    

 

 

 
Interactive Media & Services - 0.1%  

Alphabet, Inc.
2.05%, 08/15/2050

    915,000        825,100  

Tencent Holdings, Ltd.
3.24%, 06/03/2050 (B)

    1,000,000        1,008,000  
    

 

 

 
       1,833,100  
    

 

 

 
Internet & Catalog Retail - 0.1%  

GrubHub Holdings, Inc.
5.50%, 07/01/2027 (B)

    1,310,000        1,362,400  

Meituan
2.13%, 10/28/2025 (B)

    200,000        200,196  
    

 

 

 
       1,562,596  
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 0.2%  

Amazon.com, Inc.

    

2.80%, 08/22/2024

    231,000        249,358  

4.80%, 12/05/2034

    402,000        547,029  

Prosus NV
5.50%, 07/21/2025 (G)

    1,300,000        1,491,506  
    

 

 

 
       2,287,893  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 0.9%  

Alliance Data Systems Corp.
4.75%, 12/15/2024 (B)

    2,115,000        1,961,663  

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
1.25%, 09/01/2030

    192,000        187,160  

Banff Merger Sub, Inc.
9.75%, 09/01/2026 (B)

    1,750,000        1,839,425  

Fiserv, Inc.
1.63%, 07/01/2030

    EUR  1,750,000        2,208,179  

Global Payments, Inc.
3.80%, 04/01/2021

    $  297,000        300,432  

International Business Machines Corp.
2.95%, 05/15/2050

    1,206,000        1,212,253  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
IT Services (continued)  

Leidos, Inc.

    

2.30%, 02/15/2031 (B)

    $   574,000        $   569,006  

3.63%, 05/15/2025 (B)

    100,000        110,682  

4.38%, 05/15/2030 (B)

    803,000        934,363  

Mastercard, Inc.

    

2.00%, 03/03/2025

    193,000        204,424  

3.80%, 11/21/2046

    1,785,000        2,189,925  

3.85%, 03/26/2050

    296,000        368,463  

Presidio Holdings, Inc.
8.25%, 02/01/2028 (B) (H)

    1,330,000        1,409,800  

Tempo Acquisition LLC / Tempo Acquisition Finance Corp.

    

5.75%, 06/01/2025 (B)

    102,000        106,845  

6.75%, 06/01/2025 (B)

    1,290,000        1,309,028  

Visa, Inc.
0.75%, 08/15/2027

    62,000        61,082  
    

 

 

 
       14,972,730  
    

 

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.1%  

Jaguar Holding Co. II / PPD Development, LP

    

4.63%, 06/15/2025 (B)

    201,000        207,631  

5.00%, 06/15/2028 (B)

    842,000        877,625  
    

 

 

 
       1,085,256  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 0.6%  

Caterpillar Financial Services Corp.

    

0.65%, 07/07/2023

    227,000        228,376  

1.10%, 09/14/2027, MTN

    171,000        169,921  

Caterpillar, Inc.
3.25%, 09/19/2049

    671,000        744,079  

CNH Industrial Capital LLC

    

1.88%, 01/15/2026

    159,000        159,553  

4.20%, 01/15/2024

    144,000        155,866  

CNH Industrial Finance Europe SA
1.75%, 03/25/2027, MTN (G)

    EUR  2,200,000        2,672,225  

CNH Industrial NV
4.50%, 08/15/2023

    $  113,000        122,483  

Cummins, Inc.
2.60%, 09/01/2050

    774,000        739,685  

Elementia SAB de CV
5.50%, 01/15/2025 (G)

    1,190,000        1,192,380  

HTA Group, Ltd.
7.00%, 12/18/2025 (B)

    1,400,000        1,462,720  

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
3.50%, 03/01/2024

    135,000        146,941  

Parker-Hannifin Corp.
4.00%, 06/14/2049

    1,237,000        1,461,423  

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

    

3.40%, 03/01/2026

    128,000        143,653  

Fixed until 03/15/2025,
4.00% (A), 03/15/2060

    231,000        241,231  

5.20%, 09/01/2040

    511,000        698,263  
    

 

 

 
       10,338,799  
    

 

 

 
Marine - 0.2%  

Hidrovias International Finance SARL
5.95%, 01/24/2025 (G)

    1,670,000        1,680,872  

Kirby Corp.
4.20%, 03/01/2028

    84,000        87,874  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Marine (continued)  

Pelabuhan Indonesia II PT
4.25%, 05/05/2025 (G)

    $   1,300,000        $   1,410,500  
    

 

 

 
       3,179,246  
    

 

 

 
Media - 2.0%  

Belo Corp.
7.25%, 09/15/2027

    2,275,000        2,502,500  

Block Communications, Inc.
4.88%, 03/01/2028 (B)

    1,515,000        1,552,875  

CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp.

    

5.00%, 02/01/2028 (B)

    418,000        439,109  

5.38%, 06/01/2029 (B)

    1,645,000        1,780,713  

Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital

    

3.70%, 04/01/2051

    834,000        811,777  

4.80%, 03/01/2050

    698,000        795,161  

5.05%, 03/30/2029

    13,000        15,507  

5.38%, 04/01/2038

    261,000        312,065  

6.38%, 10/23/2035

    704,000        951,199  
Comcast Corp.             

2.45%, 08/15/2052

    584,000        535,468  

3.30%, 02/01/2027

    122,000        136,369  

3.75%, 04/01/2040

    492,000        572,673  

3.90%, 03/01/2038

    240,000        284,813  

3.97%, 11/01/2047

    915,000        1,096,445  

4.15%, 10/15/2028

    445,000        529,221  

4.60%, 10/15/2038

    1,488,000        1,896,350  
CSC Holdings LLC             

5.25%, 06/01/2024

    1,017,000        1,085,648  

5.50%, 04/15/2027 (B)

    2,070,000        2,181,262  

Discovery Communications LLC
4.00%, 09/15/2055 (B)

    972,000        987,902  

EW Scripps Co.
5.13%, 05/15/2025 (B)

    1,836,000        1,751,085  

Globo Comunicacao e Participacoes SA
4.88%, 01/22/2030 (G)

    1,825,000        1,805,400  

National CineMedia LLC
5.88%, 04/15/2028 (B)

    1,169,000        812,455  
Omnicom Group, Inc.             

2.45%, 04/30/2030

    221,000        226,101  

4.20%, 06/01/2030

    145,000        169,181  

Scripps Escrow, Inc.
5.88%, 07/15/2027 (B)

    360,000        350,100  

Terrier Media Buyer, Inc.
8.88%, 12/15/2027 (B)

    1,434,000        1,465,899  

Time Warner Cable LLC
6.55%, 05/01/2037

    695,000        908,032  
Univision Communications, Inc.             

5.13%, 02/15/2025 (B)

    147,000        144,428  

6.63%, 06/01/2027 (B)

    2,366,000        2,392,617  
ViacomCBS, Inc.             

4.38%, 03/15/2043

    1,235,000        1,336,108  

5.85%, 09/01/2043

    1,090,000        1,374,643  
    

 

 

 
       31,203,106  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Metals & Mining - 3.0%  
Anglo American Capital PLC             

2.63%, 09/10/2030 (B)

    $   481,000        $   481,362  

5.38%, 04/01/2025 (B)

    263,000        303,135  

AngloGold Ashanti Holdings PLC
3.75%, 10/01/2030

    1,086,000        1,151,046  

Antofagasta PLC
2.38%, 10/14/2030 (B) (H)

    265,000        261,025  

Chalco Hong Kong Investment Co., Ltd.
Fixed until 11/07/2021 (I),
4.25% (A) (G)

    2,165,000        2,190,980  

Chinalco Capital Holdings, Ltd.
Fixed until 09/11/2024 (I),
4.10% (A) (G)

    3,000,000        3,061,340  
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.             

5.75%, 03/01/2025 (H)

    902,000        871,557  

6.75%, 03/15/2026 (B)

    1,084,000        1,138,200  

Commercial Metals Co.
5.75%, 04/15/2026

    1,040,000        1,073,800  
First Quantum Minerals, Ltd.             

7.25%, 04/01/2023 (G)

    890,000        894,450  

7.25%, 04/01/2023 (B)

    1,803,000        1,812,015  

7.50%, 04/01/2025 (B)

    970,000        974,850  

FMG Resources August 2006 Pty, Ltd.
4.50%, 09/15/2027 (B)

    1,598,000        1,711,346  
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.             

4.13%, 03/01/2028

    124,000        126,558  

4.25%, 03/01/2030

    2,174,000        2,284,048  

4.38%, 08/01/2028

    546,000        569,888  

4.63%, 08/01/2030

    546,000        582,855  

5.25%, 09/01/2029

    128,000        138,240  

Glencore Capital Finance DAC
1.13%, 03/10/2028, MTN (G)

    EUR  1,100,000        1,281,807  

GTL Trade Finance, Inc. / Gerdau Holdings, Inc.
5.89%, 04/29/2024 (G)

    $  800,000        880,000  

GUSAP III, LP
4.25%, 01/21/2030 (B)

    850,000        901,850  

Indonesia Asahan Aluminium Persero PT
5.45%, 05/15/2030 (G)

    1,650,000        1,879,719  

Industrias Penoles SAB de CV
4.75%, 08/06/2050 (B)

    280,000        294,350  

JSW Steel, Ltd.
5.95%, 04/18/2024 (G)

    1,480,000        1,513,946  

Minera y Metalurgica del Boleo SAPI de CV
3.25%, 04/17/2024 (G)

    3,300,000        3,504,171  

Mineral Resources, Ltd.
8.13%, 05/01/2027 (B)

    1,125,000        1,226,250  

Minmetals Bounteous Finance BVI, Ltd.
Fixed until 09/03/2024 (I),
3.38% (A) (G)

    3,594,000        3,649,707  

Nexa Resources SA

    

5.38%, 05/04/2027 (G)

    600,000        631,800  

6.50%, 01/18/2028 (B)

    1,300,000        1,447,875  

Novolipetsk Steel Via Steel Funding DAC
4.50%, 06/15/2023 (G)

    1,600,000        1,696,410  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Metals & Mining (continued)  

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.
2.15%, 08/15/2030

    $   353,000        $   349,317  

Severstal OAO Via Steel Capital SA
5.90%, 10/17/2022 (G)

    1,000,000        1,071,104  

Steel Dynamics, Inc.

    

3.25%, 01/15/2031

    263,000        284,182  

3.45%, 04/15/2030

    1,089,000        1,195,832  

Stillwater Mining Co.
7.13%, 06/27/2025 (G)

    920,000        970,600  

Teck Resources, Ltd.

    

3.90%, 07/15/2030

    537,000        563,115  

6.25%, 07/15/2041

    2,446,000        2,797,112  

Usiminas International SARL
5.88%, 07/18/2026 (G)

    1,500,000        1,562,340  
    

 

 

 
       47,328,182  
    

 

 

 
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts - 0.2%  

AG Issuer LLC
6.25%, 03/01/2028 (B)

    1,475,000        1,438,125  

Starwood Property Trust, Inc.

    

4.75%, 03/15/2025

    1,678,000        1,627,660  

5.50%, 11/01/2023 (B) (J)

    285,000        282,446  
    

 

 

 
       3,348,231  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 0.4%  

Centrica PLC
Fixed until 04/10/2021,
3.00% (A), 04/10/2076 (G)

    EUR  1,500,000        1,742,608  

CMS Energy Corp.
Fixed until 03/01/2030,
4.75% (A), 06/01/2050

    $  107,000        114,604  

Consolidated Edison Co. of New York, Inc.
3.95%, 04/01/2050

    422,000        498,249  

Delmarva Power & Light Co.
4.15%, 05/15/2045

    409,000        497,748  

Dominion Energy, Inc.
5.25%, 08/01/2033

    300,000        379,286  

NiSource, Inc.

    

3.95%, 03/30/2048

    691,000        804,349  

5.65%, 02/01/2045

    64,000        89,517  

Public Service Co. of Colorado

    

2.70%, 01/15/2051

    1,108,000        1,120,257  

3.70%, 06/15/2028

    140,000        161,961  

4.10%, 06/15/2048

    344,000        430,765  
    

 

 

 
       5,839,344  
    

 

 

 
Multiline Retail - 0.2%  

El Puerto de Liverpool SAB de CV
3.88%, 10/06/2026 (G)

    2,300,000        2,383,398  

Kohl’s Corp.

    

5.55%, 07/17/2045

    103,000        93,209  

9.50%, 05/15/2025

    55,000        65,811  
    

 

 

 
       2,542,418  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 7.7%  

Adaro Indonesia PT
4.25%, 10/31/2024 (G) (H)

    1,500,000        1,488,750  

AI Candelaria Spain SLU
7.50%, 12/15/2028 (G)

    820,000        885,608  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (continued)  

Apache Corp.

    

4.38%, 10/15/2028

    $   1,134,000        $   1,037,043  

4.63%, 11/15/2025 (H)

    163,000        154,850  

4.88%, 11/15/2027

    240,000        225,240  

BP Capital Markets America, Inc.

    

2.75%, 05/10/2023

    559,000        589,529  

3.00%, 02/24/2050

    2,698,000        2,530,542  

3.54%, 04/06/2027

    425,000        471,649  

BP Capital Markets PLC

    

Fixed until 03/22/2029 (I),
3.63% (A) (G)

    EUR  1,100,000        1,314,698  

Fixed until 03/22/2030 (I),
4.88% (A)

    $  811,000        847,122  

Buckeye Partners, LP

    

4.13%, 03/01/2025 (B)

    150,000        142,125  

4.50%, 03/01/2028 (B)

    1,676,000        1,592,200  

Callon Petroleum Co.

    

6.13%, 10/01/2024

    113,000        40,680  

6.38%, 07/01/2026

    1,131,000        271,440  

Canadian Natural Resources, Ltd.
2.95%, 01/15/2023 - 07/15/2030

    738,000        759,085  

Cenovus Energy, Inc.
4.25%, 04/15/2027

    1,738,000        1,769,388  

Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings LLC

    

3.70%, 11/15/2029

    1,280,000        1,337,335  

5.13%, 06/30/2027

    300,000        336,155  

Cheniere Energy Partners, LP

    

4.50%, 10/01/2029

    1,601,000        1,632,252  

5.25%, 10/01/2025

    220,000        223,784  

Cheniere Energy, Inc.
4.63%, 10/15/2028 (B)

    994,000        1,026,305  

Chevron Corp.
1.55%, 05/11/2025

    302,000        311,685  

Chevron USA, Inc.
1.02%, 08/12/2027

    103,000        101,846  

CNOOC Finance, Ltd.
3.00%, 05/09/2023

    2,000,000        2,091,283  

Colonial Enterprises, Inc.
3.25%, 05/15/2030 (B)

    304,000        334,454  

DCP Midstream Operating, LP

    

5.60%, 04/01/2044

    960,000        835,200  

5.63%, 07/15/2027

    675,000        699,570  

6.75%, 09/15/2037 (B)

    293,000        278,350  

Diamondback Energy, Inc.
3.50%, 12/01/2029

    766,000        761,679  

Ecopetrol SA

    

5.88%, 05/28/2045

    600,000        654,420  

6.88%, 04/29/2030

    900,000        1,082,160  

eG Global Finance PLC
6.75%, 02/07/2025 (B)

    1,663,000        1,629,740  

Enable Midstream Partners, LP
4.95%, 05/15/2028

    142,000        136,192  

Endeavor Energy Resources, LP / EER Finance, Inc.
5.75%, 01/30/2028 (B)

    748,000        776,050  
Energy Transfer Operating, LP             

4.90%, 03/15/2035

    331,000        325,613  

5.25%, 04/15/2029

    52,000        56,337  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (continued)  
Energy Transfer Operating, LP (continued)         

5.50%, 06/01/2027

    $   207,000        $   229,577  

6.05%, 06/01/2041

    279,000        285,818  

6.13%, 12/15/2045

    307,000        312,233  

EnLink Midstream Partners, LP
Fixed until 12/15/2022 (I),
6.00% (A)

    1,400,000        588,000  
Enterprise Products Operating LLC             

4.05%, 02/15/2022

    375,000        392,173  

4.25%, 02/15/2048

    572,000        613,900  

4.85%, 03/15/2044

    170,000        192,082  

Fixed until 08/16/2022,
4.88% (A), 08/16/2077

    138,000        123,513  

Fixed until 08/16/2027,
5.25% (A), 08/16/2077

    193,000        182,260  
EOG Resources, Inc.             

4.38%, 04/15/2030

    69,000        81,195  

4.95%, 04/15/2050

    1,587,000        1,969,903  
Equinor ASA             

1.75%, 01/22/2026 (H)

    90,000        93,370  

3.25%, 11/18/2049

    816,000        839,833  

Exxon Mobil Corp.
1.41%, 06/26/2039

    EUR  2,500,000        2,898,348  

Galaxy Pipeline Assets Bidco, Ltd.
2.63%, 03/31/2036 (B) (J)

    $  1,030,000        1,027,522  

Geopark, Ltd.
6.50%, 09/21/2024 (G)

    1,570,000        1,475,800  
Gray Oak Pipeline LLC             

2.00%, 09/15/2023 (B)

    216,000        216,649  

3.45%, 10/15/2027 (B)

    129,000        130,795  

Harvest Midstream I, LP
7.50%, 09/01/2028 (B)

    1,643,000        1,630,678  
Hess Corp.             

6.00%, 01/15/2040

    342,000        379,324  

7.13%, 03/15/2033

    575,000        693,034  

Hilcorp Energy I, LP / Hilcorp Finance Co.
5.00%, 12/01/2024 (B)

    2,561,000        2,368,925  

Holly Energy Partners, LP / Holly Energy Finance Corp.
5.00%, 02/01/2028 (B)

    1,679,000        1,590,853  

Indika Energy Capital III Pte, Ltd.
5.88%, 11/09/2024 (G)

    1,570,000        1,479,617  

Indika Energy Capital IV Pte, Ltd.
8.25%, 10/22/2025 (B)

    420,000        418,818  

Kinder Morgan, Inc.
5.05%, 02/15/2046

    603,000        677,169  

Leviathan Bond, Ltd.
6.75%, 06/30/2030 (G)

    490,000        502,887  
Marathon Oil Corp.             

2.80%, 11/01/2022

    151,000        153,746  

6.60%, 10/01/2037

    1,297,000        1,338,055  

6.80%, 03/15/2032

    111,000        119,373  

Marathon Petroleum Corp.
4.50%, 04/01/2048

    804,000        771,851  

Medco Bell Pte, Ltd.
6.38%, 01/30/2027 (G)

    1,350,000        1,188,675  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (continued)  
MEG Energy Corp.             

6.50%, 01/15/2025 (B)

    $   2,639,000        $   2,566,427  

7.13%, 02/01/2027 (B)

    1,145,000        1,030,191  
MPLX, LP             

2.65%, 08/15/2030

    911,000        876,709  

3.50%, 12/01/2022

    67,000        70,094  

Fixed until 02/15/2023 (I),
6.88% (A)

    5,500,000        4,620,880  

Murphy Oil USA, Inc.
4.75%, 09/15/2029

    1,125,000        1,178,438  
Noble Energy, Inc.             

3.90%, 11/15/2024

    375,000        414,342  

4.20%, 10/15/2049

    379,000        452,399  

5.25%, 11/15/2043

    731,000        973,539  
NuStar Logistics, LP             

5.75%, 10/01/2025

    578,000        581,948  

6.38%, 10/01/2030

    869,000        874,431  
Occidental Petroleum Corp.             

5.88%, 09/01/2025 (H)

    920,000        809,600  

6.38%, 09/01/2028

    1,419,000        1,241,625  

Oil India International Pte, Ltd.
4.00%, 04/21/2027 (G)

    2,033,000        2,078,763  

Oleoducto Central SA
4.00%, 07/14/2027 (B) (H)

    550,000        576,070  

ONEOK Partners, LP
6.65%, 10/01/2036

    90,000        99,363  
ONEOK, Inc.             

3.10%, 03/15/2030

    497,000        477,020  

7.15%, 01/15/2051

    272,000        318,374  

ONGC Videsh Vankorneft Pte, Ltd.
3.75%, 07/27/2026 (G)

    1,800,000        1,883,975  

ONGC Videsh, Ltd.
4.63%, 07/15/2024 (G)

    1,800,000        1,930,340  

PBF Holding Co. LLC / PBF Finance Corp.
6.00%, 02/15/2028 (B)

    1,508,000        580,505  
Pertamina Persero PT             

3.10%, 08/27/2030 (B)

    875,000        904,433  

4.30%, 05/20/2023, MTN (G)

    1,000,000        1,071,750  

5.63%, 05/20/2043, MTN (G)

    2,000,000        2,340,000  

6.45%, 05/30/2044, MTN (G)

    3,000,000        3,900,000  

Petrobras Global Finance BV
5.60%, 01/03/2031

    2,330,000        2,514,885  
Petroleos Mexicanos             

6.50%, 03/13/2027

    900,000        835,875  

6.84%, 01/23/2030

    1,170,000        1,045,980  
Petronas Capital, Ltd.             

3.50%, 04/21/2030, MTN (G)

    2,000,000        2,225,600  

4.55%, 04/21/2050, MTN (G)

    1,500,000        1,887,778  

Phillips 66
2.15%, 12/15/2030

    146,000        137,090  

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.
1.90%, 08/15/2030

    741,000        693,591  

Plains All American Pipeline, LP / PAA Finance Corp.
4.30%, 01/31/2043

    298,000        247,664  

Raizen Fuels Finance SA
5.30%, 01/20/2027 (G)

    1,300,000        1,404,975  

Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC
4.50%, 05/15/2030 (B)

    565,000        632,077  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (continued)  

Saka Energi Indonesia PT
4.45%, 05/05/2024 (G)

    $   1,800,000        $   1,656,084  
Saudi Arabian Oil Co.             

3.50%, 04/16/2029, MTN (G) (H)

    2,000,000        2,206,575  

4.25%, 04/16/2039, MTN (G)

    2,350,000        2,680,407  
Shell International Finance BV             

3.63%, 08/21/2042

    157,000        169,588  

4.00%, 05/10/2046

    2,241,000        2,558,103  

Sinopec Group Overseas Development, Ltd.
2.95%, 11/12/2029 (B)

    1,800,000        1,906,524  
Southwestern Energy Co.             

7.50%, 04/01/2026 (H)

    830,000        844,774  

8.38%, 09/15/2028

    532,000        555,940  

SunCoke Energy Partners, LP / SunCoke Energy Partners Finance Corp.
7.50%, 06/15/2025 (B)

    1,912,000        1,711,240  

Suncor Energy, Inc.
5.95%, 05/15/2035

    139,000        168,313  

Sunoco Logistics Partners Operations, LP
5.35%, 05/15/2045

    360,000        342,853  

Targa Resources Partners, LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp.

    

4.88%, 02/01/2031 (B)

    1,465,000        1,429,708  

5.00%, 01/15/2028

    111,000        109,613  

Tengizchevroil Finance Co. International, Ltd.
4.00%, 08/15/2026 (G)

    1,000,000        1,063,700  

Thaioil Treasury Center Co., Ltd.
4.63%, 11/20/2028, MTN (G)

    1,800,000        2,055,004  

Total Capital International SA

    

2.88%, 02/17/2022

    559,000        577,206  

3.46%, 07/12/2049

    709,000        755,128  

Transportadora de Gas del Peru SA
4.25%, 04/30/2028 (G)

    2,050,000        2,275,520  

Valero Energy Corp.
2.15%, 09/15/2027

    106,000        101,241  

Williams Cos., Inc.

    

5.40%, 03/04/2044

    900,000        985,482  

5.75%, 06/24/2044

    212,000        245,181  

Wintershall Dea Finance BV
1.33%, 09/25/2028 (G)

    EUR  1,400,000        1,582,240  
    

 

 

 
       123,173,490  
    

 

 

 
Paper & Forest Products - 0.6%  

Boise Cascade Co.
4.88%, 07/01/2030 (B)

    $740,000        791,005  

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion SA
4.50%, 08/01/2024

    1,400,000        1,522,514  

Clearwater Paper Corp.
4.75%, 08/15/2028 (B)

    1,431,000        1,438,155  

Domtar Corp.
6.75%, 02/15/2044

    2,030,000        2,326,402  

Georgia-Pacific LLC
2.30%, 04/30/2030 (B)

    837,000        876,856  

Inversiones CMPC SA
4.38%, 05/15/2023 (G)

    1,500,000        1,591,590  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Paper & Forest Products (continued)  

Suzano Austria GmbH
3.75%, 01/15/2031

    $   1,012,000        $   1,041,955  
    

 

 

 
       9,588,477  
    

 

 

 
Personal Products - 0.3%  

Coty, Inc.
6.50%, 04/15/2026 (B) (H)

    2,495,000        1,952,462  

Herbalife Nutrition, Ltd. / HLF Financing, Inc.
7.88%, 09/01/2025 (B)

    414,000        436,770  

HLF Financing SARL LLC / Herbalife International, Inc.
7.25%, 08/15/2026 (B)

    1,921,000        1,977,420  
    

 

 

 
       4,366,652  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 0.7%  

AstraZeneca PLC
2.13%, 08/06/2050 (H)

    269,000        241,985  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

    

3.25%, 02/20/2023

    569,000        603,216  

3.63%, 05/15/2024

    82,000        90,057  

4.25%, 10/26/2049

    1,440,000        1,839,727  

Catalent Pharma Solutions, Inc.
5.00%, 07/15/2027 (B)

    591,000        616,117  

Endo Dac / Endo Finance LLC / Endo Finco, Inc.
6.00%, 06/30/2028 (B)

    1,466,000        1,132,485  

GlaxoSmithKline Capital, Inc.
3.38%, 05/15/2023

    134,000        143,986  

Mylan, Inc.

    

4.55%, 04/15/2028

    146,000        169,499  

5.20%, 04/15/2048

    806,000        1,001,663  

Par Pharmaceutical, Inc.
7.50%, 04/01/2027 (B)

    1,256,000        1,331,360  

Shire Acquisitions Investments Ireland DAC
3.20%, 09/23/2026

    316,000        351,225  

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

    

1.38%, 07/09/2032

    EUR  1,335,000        1,639,159  

3.18%, 07/09/2050

    $  1,179,000        1,197,425  

Upjohn, Inc.

    

1.65%, 06/22/2025 (B)

    258,000        263,433  

4.00%, 06/22/2050 (B)

    415,000        439,335  

Wyeth LLC
5.95%, 04/01/2037

    216,000        317,192  
    

 

 

 
       11,377,864  
    

 

 

 
Professional Services - 0.1%  

Korn Ferry
4.63%, 12/15/2027 (B)

    958,000        974,765  

Shift4 Payments LLC / Shift4 Payments Finance Sub, Inc.
4.63%, 11/01/2026 (B)

    977,000        989,506  
    

 

 

 
       1,964,271  
    

 

 

 
Real Estate Management & Development - 2.6%  

Aroundtown SA
1.45%, 07/09/2028, MTN (G)

    EUR  2,200,000        2,622,284  

China Aoyuan Group, Ltd.
8.50%, 01/23/2022 (G)

    $  360,000        369,180  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Real Estate Management & Development (continued)  

China Evergrande Group
9.50%, 04/11/2022 (G)

    $   1,000,000        $   852,991  

China Overseas Finance Cayman VII, Ltd.
4.75%, 04/26/2028 (G)

    2,090,000        2,397,544  

China SCE Group Holdings, Ltd.
5.88%, 03/10/2022 (G)

    1,860,000        1,865,563  

CIFI Holdings Group Co., Ltd.
6.45%, 11/07/2024 (G)

    1,400,000        1,470,606  

Country Garden Holdings Co., Ltd.

    

5.63%, 12/15/2026 (G)

    1,410,000        1,560,526  

7.25%, 04/08/2026 (G)

    1,000,000        1,117,875  

CPI Property Group SA
1.45%, 04/14/2022, MTN (G)

    EUR  300,000        351,636  

Cushman & Wakefield US Borrower LLC
6.75%, 05/15/2028 (B)

    $  1,323,000        1,407,341  

Goodman HK Finance
3.00%, 07/22/2030, MTN (G)

    1,000,000        1,027,780  

Hongkong Land Finance Cayman Islands Co., Ltd.
2.88%, 05/27/2030, MTN (G)

    3,500,000        3,693,096  

Hysan MTN, Ltd.
2.88%, 06/02/2027, MTN (G)

    1,500,000        1,540,020  

Logicor Financing SARL
0.75%, 07/15/2024, MTN (G)

    EUR  3,050,000        3,586,639  

Longfor Group Holdings, Ltd.

    

3.85%, 01/13/2032 (G)

    $  800,000        833,772  

3.95%, 09/16/2029 (G) (H)

    2,173,000        2,307,291  

4.50%, 01/16/2028 (G)

    2,000,000        2,196,600  

Newmark Group, Inc.
6.13%, 11/15/2023

    1,490,000        1,575,336  

RKPF Overseas, Ltd.
5.90%, 03/05/2025 (G)

    1,450,000        1,447,255  

Sun Hung Kai Properties Capital Market, Ltd.
2.75%, 05/13/2030, MTN (G)

    2,500,000        2,598,701  

Times China Holdings, Ltd.
6.75%, 07/16/2023 - 07/08/2025 (G)

    1,540,000        1,570,768  

Vanke Real Estate Hong Kong Co., Ltd.
3.50%, 11/12/2029, MTN (G)

    2,287,000        2,381,133  
Yuzhou Group Holdings Co., Ltd.             

7.38%, 01/13/2026 (G)

    1,500,000        1,444,500  

7.70%, 02/20/2025 (G)

    580,000        577,684  
    

 

 

 
       40,796,121  
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - 0.7%  

AerCap Global Aviation Trust
Fixed until 06/15/2025,
6.50% (A), 06/15/2045 (B)

    785,000        694,725  

Avolon Holdings Funding, Ltd.
5.13%, 10/01/2023 (B)

    1,445,000        1,470,270  
Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC             

4.05%, 06/15/2048

    409,000        502,275  

4.45%, 03/15/2043

    1,976,000        2,488,030  

Canadian Pacific Railway Co.
6.13%, 09/15/2115

    317,000        476,468  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Road & Rail (continued)  

CMB International Leasing Management, Ltd.
3.00%, 07/03/2024, MTN (G)

    $   2,400,000        $   2,470,676  
Kansas City Southern             

2.88%, 11/15/2029

    621,000        657,537  

3.50%, 05/01/2050

    661,000        681,288  

4.70%, 05/01/2048

    182,000        209,769  

Norfolk Southern Corp.
4.10%, 05/15/2049

    1,242,000        1,506,822  
    

 

 

 
       11,157,860  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 0.4%  
Broadcom, Inc.             

4.15%, 11/15/2030

    883,000        989,202  

5.00%, 04/15/2030

    515,000        605,790  
Intel Corp.             

3.25%, 11/15/2049

    1,277,000        1,408,105  

3.40%, 03/25/2025

    432,000        479,948  

NVIDIA Corp.
3.70%, 04/01/2060

    1,130,000        1,320,001  

ON Semiconductor Corp.
3.88%, 09/01/2028 (B)

    990,000        1,007,325  
TSMC Global, Ltd.             

0.75%, 09/28/2025 (B)

    231,000        229,187  

1.38%, 09/28/2030 (B)

    1,081,000        1,056,598  
    

 

 

 
       7,096,156  
    

 

 

 
Software - 0.6%  

Camelot Finance SA
4.50%, 11/01/2026 (B)

    950,000        988,000  
Microsoft Corp.             

2.40%, 02/06/2022

    929,000        952,338  

2.68%, 06/01/2060

    393,000        401,265  

3.95%, 08/08/2056

    1,859,000        2,385,942  
Oracle Corp.             

2.50%, 04/01/2025

    348,000        372,260  

3.85%, 07/15/2036

    1,205,000        1,406,361  

4.00%, 11/15/2047

    806,000        934,397  

SS&C Technologies, Inc.
5.50%, 09/30/2027 (B)

    1,305,000        1,386,993  

VMware, Inc.
4.70%, 05/15/2030

    766,000        904,059  
    

 

 

 
       9,731,615  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 0.4%  
Advance Auto Parts, Inc.             

1.75%, 10/01/2027

    109,000        108,206  

3.90%, 04/15/2030

    152,000        171,130  

AutoNation, Inc.
4.75%, 06/01/2030

    325,000        381,128  

Conn’s, Inc.
7.25%, 07/15/2022

    1,140,000        1,080,150  
Home Depot, Inc.             

3.35%, 04/15/2050

    812,000        917,561  

4.40%, 03/15/2045

    650,000        833,546  

L Brands, Inc.
6.63%, 10/01/2030 (B)

    117,000        122,850  
Lowe’s Cos., Inc.             

3.00%, 10/15/2050

    427,000        437,351  

4.05%, 05/03/2047

    1,231,000        1,465,933  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Specialty Retail (continued)  

Ross Stores, Inc.
1.88%, 04/15/2031

    $   1,024,000        $   1,013,389  
    

 

 

 
       6,531,244  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 0.5%  
Apple, Inc.             

0.75%, 05/11/2023

    194,000        195,897  

2.05%, 09/11/2026

    128,000        136,350  

2.55%, 08/20/2060

    1,453,000        1,399,503  
Dell International LLC / EMC Corp.             

7.13%, 06/15/2024 (B)

    1,355,000        1,404,159  

8.10%, 07/15/2036 (B)

    982,000        1,326,433  
Diebold Nixdorf, Inc.             

8.50%, 04/15/2024 (H)

    1,002,000        911,820  

9.38%, 07/15/2025 (B)

    1,081,000        1,147,211  
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.             

1.75%, 04/01/2026

    599,000        603,019  

6.20%, 10/15/2035

    676,000        836,124  
    

 

 

 
       7,960,516  
    

 

 

 
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance - 0.1%  

New York Community Bancorp, Inc.
Fixed until 11/06/2023,
5.90% (A), 11/06/2028

    155,000        158,018  

NMI Holdings, Inc.
7.38%, 06/01/2025 (B)

    1,202,000        1,310,180  
    

 

 

 
       1,468,198  
    

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors - 0.5%  
BOC Aviation, Ltd.             

2.63%, 09/17/2030 (B)

    2,770,000        2,696,486  

3.00%, 09/11/2029, MTN (G)

    2,500,000        2,532,924  
GATX Corp.             

4.00%, 06/30/2030 (H)

    113,000        130,374  

4.35%, 02/15/2024

    221,000        242,225  

H&E Equipment Services, Inc.
5.63%, 09/01/2025

    1,648,000        1,709,800  
    

 

 

 
       7,311,809  
    

 

 

 
Transportation Infrastructure - 0.3%  

DP World PLC
5.63%, 09/25/2048, MTN (G)

    300,000        342,375  

5.63%, 09/25/2048 (B)

    1,500,000        1,711,875  

Penske Truck Leasing Co., LP / PTL Finance Corp.
3.35%, 11/01/2029 (B)

    826,000        881,625  

3.40%, 11/15/2026 (B)

    140,000        153,780  

4.20%, 04/01/2027 (B)

    103,000        115,558  

PSA Treasury Pte, Ltd.
2.13%, 09/05/2029, MTN (G)

    1,000,000        1,035,098  

Rumo Luxembourg SARL
5.25%, 01/10/2028 (B)

    960,000        1,005,600  
    

 

 

 
       5,245,911  
    

 

 

 
Water Utilities - 0.1%  

American Water Capital Corp.
3.45%, 05/01/2050

    319,000        361,706  

Essential Utilities, Inc.
3.35%, 04/15/2050

    427,000        448,098  
    

 

 

 
       809,804  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 1.3%  

Altice France SA
7.38%, 05/01/2026 (B)

    $   2,479,000        $   2,587,332  

America Movil SAB de CV
4.38%, 04/22/2049

    521,000        638,089  

Colombia Telecomunicaciones SA ESP
4.95%, 07/17/2030 (B)

    1,328,000        1,414,984  

Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones SA
4.75%, 08/01/2026 (G)

    1,500,000        1,657,385  

MTN Mauritius Investments, Ltd.
4.76%, 11/11/2024 (G)

    800,000        820,400  

6.50%, 10/13/2026 (G)

    900,000        1,003,396  

Sprint Corp.
7.88%, 09/15/2023

    3,715,000        4,235,100  

T-Mobile USA, Inc.
2.25%, 11/15/2031 (B)

    246,000        242,982  

3.00%, 02/15/2041 (B)

    114,000        110,564  

3.30%, 02/15/2051 (B)

    1,096,000        1,055,930  

3.60%, 11/15/2060 (B)

    449,000        441,201  

Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS
5.80%, 04/11/2028 (G)

    1,070,000        1,034,326  

Vodafone Group PLC
4.88%, 06/19/2049

    359,000        444,278  

5.25%, 05/30/2048

    1,084,000        1,403,772  

Fixed until 01/04/2029,
7.00% (A), 04/04/2079

    2,614,000        3,102,353  
    

 

 

 
       20,192,092  
    

 

 

 

Total Corporate Debt Securities
(Cost $1,094,096,669)

 

     1,129,461,073  
  

 

 

 
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 10.6%  
Belarus - 0.6%  

Republic of Belarus International Bond
6.88%, 02/28/2023 (G)

    5,350,000        5,283,895  

Republic of Belarus Ministry of Finance
6.38%, 02/24/2031 (B)

    4,400,000        4,145,240  
    

 

 

 
       9,429,135  
    

 

 

 
Colombia - 0.9%  

Colombia Government International Bond
3.13%, 04/15/2031

    7,300,000        7,493,450  

4.50%, 03/15/2029

    6,700,000        7,518,338  
    

 

 

 
       15,011,788  
    

 

 

 
Cote d’Ivoire - 0.7%  

Ivory Coast Government International Bond
5.75%, 12/31/2032 (G)

    2,490,000        2,431,111  

6.13%, 06/15/2033 (G)

    4,000,000        4,033,824  

6.38%, 03/03/2028 (G)

    3,700,000        3,879,117  
    

 

 

 
       10,344,052  
    

 

 

 
Dominican Republic - 0.6%  
Dominican Republic International Bond             

5.50%, 01/27/2025 (G)

    1,590,000        1,698,915  

5.88%, 01/30/2060 (G)

    2,500,000        2,387,500  

5.95%, 01/25/2027 (G)

    2,000,000        2,180,020  

6.00%, 07/19/2028 (G)

    1,000,000        1,100,010  

6.60%, 01/28/2024 (G)

    1,800,000        1,968,318  
    

 

 

 
       9,334,763  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Egypt - 0.5%  

Egypt Government International Bond
7.63%, 05/29/2032 (B)

    $   8,600,000        $   8,699,760  
    

 

 

 
Ghana - 0.7%  

Ghana Government International Bond
10.75%, 10/14/2030 (G)

    8,500,000        10,407,638  
    

 

 

 
India - 0.1%  

Export-Import Bank of India
3.38%, 08/05/2026 (G)

    1,300,000        1,370,642  
    

 

 

 
Italy - 0.6%  

Italy Buoni Poliennali del Tesoro
2.50%, 11/15/2025 (G)

    EUR  6,655,000        8,673,860  

Republic of Italy Government International Bond
4.00%, 10/17/2049

    $  667,000        718,794  
    

 

 

 
       9,392,654  
    

 

 

 
Jordan - 0.5%  

Jordan Government International Bond

    

5.85%, 07/07/2030 (B) (H)

    4,300,000        4,327,234  

7.38%, 10/10/2047 (G)

    4,200,000        4,336,003  
    

 

 

 
       8,663,237  
    

 

 

 
Kenya - 0.7%  

Kenya Government International Bond

    

6.88%, 06/24/2024 (G)

    6,600,000        6,984,582  

8.00%, 05/22/2032 (G)

    3,800,000        3,986,656  
    

 

 

 
       10,971,238  
    

 

 

 
Mexico - 1.5%  

Mexico Government International Bond

    

3.25%, 04/16/2030 (H)

    3,700,000        3,823,136  

4.50%, 04/22/2029

    652,000        739,368  

5.00%, 04/27/2051

    4,300,000        4,908,450  

Series A,

    

6.05%, 01/11/2040

    6,000,000        7,538,280  

4.75%, 03/08/2044, MTN

    4,035,000        4,458,715  

6.75%, 09/27/2034, MTN

    1,340,000        1,797,289  
    

 

 

 
       23,265,238  
    

 

 

 
Republic of Korea - 0.6%  

Industrial Bank of Korea
1.04%, 06/22/2025 (B)

    427,000        429,458  

Korea Development Bank

    

0.50%, 10/27/2023

    200,000        200,038  

2.75%, 03/19/2023

    3,000,000        3,151,770  

Korea National Oil Corp.

    

1.63%, 10/05/2030 (B)

    1,430,000        1,394,770  

3.25%, 10/01/2025 (G)

    1,000,000        1,103,889  

2.63%, 04/14/2026, MTN (G)

    2,500,000        2,683,150  
    

 

 

 
       8,963,075  
    

 

 

 
Romania - 0.5%  

Romania Government International Bond

    

3.00%, 02/14/2031 (B)

    3,700,000        3,831,395  

4.00%, 02/14/2051 (B)

    4,800,000        4,890,067  
    

 

 

 
       8,721,462  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Supranational - 0.2%  

African Development Bank
0.75%, 04/03/2023

    $   221,000        $   223,546  

European Bank for Reconstruction & Development
1.50%, 02/13/2025, MTN

    268,000        277,664  

Inter-American Development Bank 4.38%, 01/24/2044

    914,000        1,362,472  

2.63%, 04/19/2021, MTN

    608,000        614,688  

International Bank for Reconstruction & Development
3.13%, 11/20/2025

    210,000        236,752  

International Finance Corp.
0.50%, 03/20/2023 (H)

    313,000        314,737  
    

 

 

 
       3,029,859  
    

 

 

 
Turkey - 0.5%  

Turkey Government International Bond
5.60%, 11/14/2024

    4,450,000        4,271,644  

6.25%, 09/26/2022

    4,300,000        4,309,546  
    

 

 

 
       8,581,190  
    

 

 

 
Ukraine - 0.5%  

Ukraine Government International Bond
7.25%, 03/15/2033 (B)

    4,400,000        4,130,526  

7.75%, 09/01/2023 (G)

    4,300,000        4,472,000  
    

 

 

 
       8,602,526  
    

 

 

 
Uruguay - 0.9%  

Uruguay Government International Bond
4.98%, 04/20/2055

    10,800,000        14,256,000  
    

 

 

 

Total Foreign Government Obligations
(Cost $168,434,091)

 

     169,044,257  
  

 

 

 
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS - 8.5%  
Aerospace & Defense - 0.1%  

Dynasty Acquisition Co., Inc.

    

Term Loan B1,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
3.72% (A), 04/06/2026

    682,499        608,135  

Term Loan B2,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
3.72% (A), 04/06/2026

    366,935        326,954  

Spirit Aerosystems, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 5.25%,
6.00% (A), 01/30/2025 (J)

    674,788        673,102  

TransDigm, Inc.
Term Loan F,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
2.40% (A), 12/09/2025

    299,246        280,959  
    

 

 

 
       1,889,150  
    

 

 

 
Airlines - 0.2%  

American Airlines, Inc.
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
2.15% (A), 12/15/2023 (J)

    575,000        472,398  

Delta Air Lines, Inc.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.75%,
5.75% (A), 04/29/2023

    638,502        635,600  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Airlines (continued)  

Kestrel Bidco, Inc.
Term Loan B,
6-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
4.00% (A), 12/11/2026

    $   860,765        $   757,043  

Mileage Plus Holdings LLC
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 5.25%,
6.25% (A), 06/25/2027

    484,603        492,742  

SkyMiles IP, Ltd.
1st Lien Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
4.75% (A), 10/20/2027

    194,595        193,703  
    

 

 

 
       2,551,486  
    

 

 

 
Auto Components - 0.1%  

Les Schwab Tire Centers
Term Loan B,
TBD, 10/28/2027 (J) (K)

    540,484        535,080  

Mavis Tire Express Services Corp.
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
3.47% (A), 03/20/2025

    1,310,292        1,250,237  

TI Group Automotive Systems LLC
Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
4.50% (A), 12/16/2024

    299,841        298,154  
    

 

 

 
       2,083,471  
    

 

 

 
Automobiles - 0.0% (C)  

CWGS Group LLC
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
3.50% (A), 11/08/2023

    500,057        487,660  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 0.0% (C)  
Curium BidCo SARL
2nd Lien Term Loan,
            

TBD, 10/27/2028 (J) (K)

    168,062        166,381  

Term Loan,

    

TBD, 10/28/2027 (J) (K)

    441,905        437,486  
    

 

 

 
       603,867  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 0.1%  

CD&R Hydra Buyer, Inc.
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.25%,
5.25% (A), 12/11/2024

    894,640        841,632  

Quikrete Holdings, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
2.65% (A), 02/01/2027

    541,905        530,841  
    

 

 

 
       1,372,473  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 0.3%  

Advisor Group, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 5.00%,
5.00% (A), 07/31/2026

    918,077        882,502  
     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Capital Markets (continued)  

Blackstone CQP Holdco, LP
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
3.73% (A), 09/30/2024

    $   1,022,935        $   998,641  

Camelot US Acquisition 1 Co.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
3.15% (A), 10/30/2026

    1,030,099        1,004,347  

Deerfield Dakota Holding LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
4.75% (A), 04/09/2027

    665,609        655,125  

Mega Broadband Investments LLC
Term Loan,
TBD, 10/08/2027 (J) (K)

    407,662        403,585  

NEXUS Buyer LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
3.90% (A), 11/09/2026

    803,809        786,929  

PAI Holdco, Inc.
Term Loan B,
TBD, 10/28/2027 (J) (K)

    405,388        401,841  
    

 

 

 
       5,132,970  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 0.3%  

Charter NEX US, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
3.75% (A), 05/16/2024

    683,117        666,040  

Chemours Co.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.75%,
1.90% (A), 04/03/2025

    810,670        774,190  

Hexion, Inc.
Term Loan,
6-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
3.73% (A), 07/01/2026

    748,106        734,391  
PQ Corp.             

Term Loan B,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
2.46% (A), 02/07/2027

    505,264        489,790  

3-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
4.00% (A), 02/07/2027

    89,385        88,435  

Starfruit Finco BV
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
3.15% (A), 10/01/2025 (J)

    687,917        665,559  

Tronox Finance LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
3.15% - 3.22% (A), 09/23/2024 (J)

    548,000        536,013  
    

 

 

 
       3,954,418  
    

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.5%  

Asurion LLC

 

2nd Lien Term Loan,

 

1-Month LIBOR + 6.50%,
6.65% (A), 08/04/2025

    465,032        465,032  
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Commercial Services & Supplies (continued)  
Asurion LLC (continued)             

Term Loan B6,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
3.15% (A), 11/03/2023

    $   508,792        $   498,616  

Term Loan B7,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
3.15% (A), 11/03/2024

    723,471        708,872  

BidFair MergerRight, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 5.50%,
6.50% (A), 01/15/2027

    869,852        861,153  

Cast & Crew Payroll LLC
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
3.90% (A), 02/09/2026

    545,593        509,448  

Creative Artists Agency LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
3.90% (A), 11/27/2026

    773,475        741,569  

Garda World Security Corp.
1st Lien Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.75%,
4.90% (A), 10/30/2026

    620,560        617,302  

GFL Environmental, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
4.00% (A), 05/30/2025

    715,362        707,315  

Prime Security Services Borrower LLC
Term Loan B1,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
12-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
4.25% (A), 09/23/2026

    1,177,522        1,159,859  

Service Logic Acquisition, Inc.

    

Delayed Draw Term Loan,

    

TBD, 10/23/2027 (J) (K)

    106,343        105,679  

Term Loan,

    

TBD, 10/23/2027 (J) (K)

    368,657        366,353  

West Corp.

    

Term Loan,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
5.00% (A), 10/10/2024

    771,743        715,378  

Term Loan B1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
4.50% (A), 10/10/2024

    254,787        234,722  
    

 

 

 
       7,691,298  
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment - 0.1%  

CommScope, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
3.40% (A), 04/06/2026

    972,771        934,590  
    

 

 

 
Construction & Engineering - 0.1%  

USIC Holdings, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
4.25% (A), 12/08/2023

    900,652        884,327  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Consumer Finance - 0.1%  

Altice Financing SA
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
2.90% (A), 07/15/2025

    $   436,369        $   414,551  

Nielsen Finance LLC
Term Loan B4,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
2.15% (A), 10/04/2023

    636,591        621,074  
    

 

 

 
       1,035,625  
    

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging - 0.2%  

Berry Global, Inc.
Term Loan Y,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
2.15% (A), 07/01/2026

    473,948        457,191  

BWAY Holding Co.
Term Loan B,
2-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
3.48% (A), 04/03/2024

    1,184,722        1,105,494  

Graham Packaging Co., Inc.
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
4.50% (A), 08/04/2027

    662,982        655,405  

Packaging Coordinators Midco, Inc.
Term Loan,
TBD, 09/25/2027 (J) (K)

    404,196        397,627  

Reynolds Group Holdings, Inc.

    

Term Loan,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
2.90% (A), 02/05/2023

    332,612        326,079  

Term Loan B2,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
3.40% (A), 02/05/2026

    541,922        527,922  

Trident TPI Holdings, Inc.
Term Loan B1,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
4.00% (A), 10/17/2024

    404,928        391,009  
    

 

 

 
       3,860,727  
    

 

 

 
Distributors - 0.0% (C)  

American Builders & Contractors Supply Co., Inc.
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
2.15% (A), 01/15/2027

    734,554        711,828  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Consumer Services - 0.1%  

William Morris Endeavor Entertainment LLC
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
2.90% (A), 05/18/2025

    1,543,647        1,312,100  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 0.2%  

AI Ladder Subco SARL
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.50%,
4.65% (A), 07/09/2025

    611,299        582,262  
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Diversified Financial Services (continued)  

AlixPartners LLP
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
2.64% (A), 04/04/2024

    $   637,471        $   616,355  

Claros Mortgage Trust, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
3.40% (A), 08/09/2026

    498,741        478,167  

Fastlane Parent Co., Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.50%,
4.65% (A), 02/04/2026

    751,989        727,080  

Refinitiv US Holdings, Inc.
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
3.40% (A), 10/01/2025

    616,737        607,058  

Stars Group Holdings BV
Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
3.72% (A), 07/10/2025

    427,868        427,236  
    

 

 

 
       3,438,158  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 0.3%  

Cablevision Lightpath LLC
Term Loan B,
TBD, 09/15/2027 (J) (K)

    471,771        464,223  

CenturyLink, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
2.40% (A), 03/15/2027

    1,570,738        1,509,872  

Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA

    

Term Loan,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 5.50%,
3.60% - 6.50% (A), 07/13/2022

    97,422        98,786  

Term Loan B3,

    

Prime Rate + 4.75%,
8.00% (A), 11/27/2023

    943,000        947,715  

Iridium Satellite LLC
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
4.75% (A), 11/04/2026

    657,756        655,994  

Telesat Canada
Term Loan B5,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
2.90% (A), 12/07/2026

    769,576        740,717  

Virgin Media Bristol LLC
Term Loan Q,
TBD, 01/31/2029 (J) (K)

    342,000        335,282  

Zayo Group Holdings, Inc.
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
3.15% (A), 03/09/2027

    790,420        761,026  
    

 

 

 
       5,513,615  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 0.1%  

Talen Energy Supply LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
3.90% (A), 07/08/2026

    776,212        756,806  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Electrical Equipment - 0.1%  

EXC Holdings III Corp.

    

1st Lien Term Loan,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
4.50% (A), 12/02/2024

    $   842,792        $   829,096  

2nd Lien Term Loan,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 7.50%,
8.50% (A), 12/01/2025

    347,000        340,928  

Gates Global LLC
Repriced Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
3.75% (A), 04/01/2024

    496,875        486,471  
    

 

 

 
       1,656,495  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.1%  

Tech Data Corp.

    

Term Loan,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
3.65% (A), 06/30/2025

    578,355        577,150  

1-Month LIBOR + 5.50%,
5.65% (A), 06/30/2025

    660,752        645,885  

Verifone Systems, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
4.25% (A), 08/20/2025

    369,659        337,545  
    

 

 

 
       1,560,580  
    

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services - 0.0% (C)  

Apergy Corp.

    

1st Lien Term Loan,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
2.69% (A), 05/09/2025

    221,324        212,471  

Term Loan,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 5.00%,
6.00% (A), 05/28/2027

    378,885        376,517  
    

 

 

 
       588,988  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 0.0% (C)  

BW Gas & Convenience Holdings LLC
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 6.25%,
6.41% (A), 11/18/2024

    576,538        572,213  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 0.2%  

Dole Food Co., Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
3.75% (A), 04/06/2024 (J)

    607,405        592,979  

Froneri International, Ltd.
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
2.40% (A), 01/31/2027

    413,797        397,910  

Nomad Foods Europe Midco, Ltd.
Term Loan B4,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
2.40% (A), 05/15/2024

    872,950        849,763  

Sunshine Luxembourg VII SARL
Term Loan B1,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.25%,
5.25% (A), 10/01/2026

    1,124,196        1,110,986  
    

 

 

 
       2,951,638  
    

 

 

 
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.1%  

Athenahealth, Inc.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.50%,
4.75% (A), 02/11/2026

    $   866,800        $   847,297  

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics SA
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
3.39% (A), 06/30/2025

    1,176,515        1,135,337  
    

 

 

 
       1,982,634  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 0.3%  

Envision Healthcare Corp.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
3.90% (A), 10/10/2025

    937,841        667,977  

HC Group Holdings II, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.50%,
4.65% (A), 08/06/2026

    865,820        845,257  

MPH Acquisition Holdings LLC
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
3.75% (A), 06/07/2023

    356,298        351,102  

RegionalCare Hospital Partners Holdings, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
3.90% (A), 11/16/2025

    949,741        920,457  

Team Health Holdings, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
3.75% (A), 02/06/2024

    953,854        773,099  

Upstream Newco, Inc.
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.50%,
4.65% (A), 11/20/2026

    596,068        566,265  
    

 

 

 
       4,124,157  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Technology - 0.1%  

Change Healthcare Holdings LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
3-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
3.50% (A), 03/01/2024

    812,988        793,244  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 0.8%  

Boyd Gaming Corp.
Term Loan B3,
1 Week LIBOR + 2.25%,
2.34% (A), 09/15/2023

    245,592        238,263  

Caesars Resort Collection LLC
1st Lien Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
2.90% (A), 12/23/2024

    1,568,636        1,467,110  

Carnival Corp.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 7.50%,
8.50% (A), 06/30/2025

    941,096        943,449  

Connect Finco SARL
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.50%,
5.50% (A), 12/11/2026

    642,770        629,272  
     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (continued)  

ETA Australia Holdings III Pty, Ltd.
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
4.15% (A), 05/06/2026

    $   425,835        $   410,665  

Golden Nugget, Inc.

    

Term Loan,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 12.00%,
13.00% (A), 10/04/2023

    5,575        6,272  

Term Loan B,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
2-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
3.25% (A), 10/04/2023

    970,050        852,189  

Herschend Entertainment Co. LLC
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 5.75%,
6.75% (A), 08/25/2025

    691,125        666,936  

Hornblower Sub LLC
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.50%,
5.50% (A), 04/27/2025

    764,545        546,650  

IRB Holding Corp.
Term Loan B,
6-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
3.75% (A), 02/05/2025

    906,272        860,311  

Motion Finco SARL

    

Delayed Draw Term Loan B2,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
3.47% (A), 11/12/2026

    46,712        39,892  

Term Loan B1,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
3.47% (A), 11/12/2026

    355,415        303,525  

NEP / NCP Holdco, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
3.40% (A), 10/20/2025

    936,332        841,528  

PCI Gaming Authority
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
2.65% (A), 05/29/2026

    352,939        340,806  

PF Chang’s China Bistro, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 6.25%,
6.40% (A), 03/01/2026

    600,429        464,832  

Scientific Games International, Inc.
Term Loan B5,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
2.90% (A), 08/14/2024 (J)

    1,057,519        981,840  

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc.
Term Loan B5,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
3.75% (A), 03/31/2024

    1,162,122        1,082,952  

Station Casinos LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
2.50% (A), 02/08/2027

    725,078        693,960  
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (continued)  

Travelport Finance SARL

    

Term Loan,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.50%, PIK Rate 6.50%, Cash Rate 2.50%,
2.50% - 6.50% (A), 02/28/2025 (L)

    $   594,869        $   559,177  

3-Month LIBOR + 5.00%,
5.22% (A), 05/29/2026

    850,621        438,070  

Whatabrands LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
2.90% (A), 07/31/2026

    689,526        669,185  
    

 

 

 
       13,036,884  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 0.1%  

API Heat Transfer ThermaSys Corp.
2nd Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 0.00%, PIK Rate 12.00%, Cash Rate 0.00%,
12.00% (A), 12/31/2023 (D) (L)

    481,500        424,924  

CHI Overhead Doors, Inc.
Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
4.50% (A), 07/31/2025

    607,284        602,730  

CNT Holdings I Corp.
2nd Lien Term Loan,

    

TBD, 10/16/2028 (J) (K)

    205,369        205,883  

Term Loan,

    

TBD, 10/16/2027 (J) (K)

    675,378        666,513  
    

 

 

 
       1,900,050  
    

 

 

 
Household Products - 0.0% (C)  

Diamond BV
Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
3.15% - 3.21% (A), 09/06/2024

    482,176        460,077  
    

 

 

 
Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers - 0.0% (C)  

Terra-Gen Finance Co. LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.25%,
5.25% (A), 12/09/2021

    292,357        287,241  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 0.3%  

Alliant Holdings Intermediate LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
2.90% (A), 05/09/2025

    1,078,724        1,036,418  

AmWINS Group, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
3.75% (A), 01/25/2024

    686,422        676,340  

Hub International, Ltd.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
3.19% - 3.21% (A), 04/25/2025

    1,300,278        1,248,592  

Hyperion Insurance Group, Ltd.
Repriced Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
4.50% (A), 12/20/2024

    669,822        659,216  
     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Insurance (continued)  

LEB Holdings, Inc
Term Loan B,
TBD, 09/25/2027 (J) (K)

    $   405,156        $   400,345  

Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
3.40% (A), 12/31/2025

    1,233,837        1,181,784  
    

 

 

 
       5,202,695  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 0.3%  

Banff Merger Sub, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.25%,
4.40% (A), 10/02/2025

    932,256        903,123  

Moneygram International, Inc.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 6.00%,
7.00% (A), 06/30/2023

    589,374        579,061  

PI US MergerCo, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
4.50% (A), 01/03/2025

    1,228,998        1,189,823  

Rackspace Hosting, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
4.00% (A), 11/03/2023

    1,481,874        1,446,473  

Tempo Acquisition LLC
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
3.75% (A), 11/02/2026

    341,041        329,104  

Verra Mobility Corp.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
3.40% (A), 02/28/2025

    546,019        528,956  
    

 

 

 
       4,976,540  
    

 

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.1%  

Jaguar Holding Co. II
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
3.50% (A), 08/18/2022

    1,305,495        1,294,517  

Parexel International Corp.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
2.90% (A), 09/27/2024

    838,749        804,500  
    

 

 

 
       2,099,017  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 0.1%  

Alliance Laundry Systems LLC
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
4.25% (A), 10/08/2027 (J)

    403,345        399,210  

Crosby US Acquisition Corp.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.75%,
4.90% (A), 06/26/2026

    439,013        415,965  

Gardner Denver, Inc.
Term Loan B2,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.75%,
1.90% (A), 03/01/2027

    412,086        397,560  
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Machinery (continued)  

Patriot Container Corp.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
4.50% (A), 03/20/2025

    $   786,053        $   759,524  
    

 

 

 
       1,972,259  
    

 

 

 
Media - 0.5%  

Cogeco Communications Finance, LP
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
2.15% (A), 01/03/2025

    917,600        894,374  

CSC Holdings LLC

    

Term Loan B1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
2.40% (A), 07/17/2025 (J)

    683,552        658,090  

Term Loan B5,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
2.65% (A), 04/15/2027

    698,010        673,871  

Gray Television, Inc.
Term Loan C,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
2.65% (A), 01/02/2026

    373,843        365,245  

ION Media Networks, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
3.19% (A), 12/18/2024

    1,517,434        1,499,730  

Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.
Term Loan B4,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
2.90% (A), 09/18/2026

    559,434        544,050  

Numericable Group SA
Term Loan B11,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
2.90% (A), 07/31/2025

    303,729        289,377  

Rentpath, Inc.
2nd Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 0.00%,
1.61% (A), 12/17/2022 (D)

    765,000        76,500  

Terrier Media Buyer, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.25%,
4.40% (A), 12/17/2026

    1,016,823        989,973  

Univision Communications, Inc.
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
4.75% (A), 03/15/2026

    850,283        827,052  

UPC Broadband Holding BV

    

Term Loan B1,

    

TBD, 01/31/2029 (J) (K)

    311,474        302,811  

Term Loan B2,

    

TBD, 01/31/2029 (J) (K)

    311,474        302,811  

Ziggo Financing Partnership
Term Loan I,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
2.65% (A), 04/30/2028

    559,305        535,612  
    

 

 

 
       7,959,496  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Metals & Mining - 0.1%  

US Silica Co.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
5.00% (A), 05/01/2025

    $   873,228        $   733,823  

WP CPP Holdings LLC
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
4.75% (A), 04/30/2025

    806,376        710,115  
    

 

 

 
       1,443,938  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 0.2%  

Buckeye Partners, LP
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
2.90% (A), 11/01/2026

    526,355        514,101  

EG America LLC

    

2nd Lien Term Loan,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 8.00%,
9.00% (A), 04/20/2026

    175,229        166,468  

Term Loan,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
4.22% (A), 02/07/2025

    966,840        924,540  

Medallion Midland Acquisition LLC
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
4.25% (A), 10/30/2024

    556,749        522,648  

Osum Production Corp.
Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 7.50%,
8.50% (A), 07/31/2022

    658,780        579,727  
    

 

 

 
       2,707,484  
    

 

 

 
Paper & Forest Products - 0.0% (C)  

Vertical Midco GmbH
Term Loan B,
6-Month LIBOR + 4.25%,
4.57% (A), 07/30/2027

    740,096        729,303  
    

 

 

 
Personal Products - 0.1%  

Coty, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
2.39% (A), 04/07/2025

    1,229,099        1,069,931  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 0.2%  

Alphabet Holding Co., Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
3.65% (A), 09/26/2024

    910,344        879,620  

Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
3.69% (A), 05/04/2025

    867,369        824,000  

Bausch Health Cos., Inc.

    

Term Loan B,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
2.90% (A), 11/27/2025

    890,561        866,936  

1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
3.15% (A), 06/02/2025

    113,504        110,684  
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Pharmaceuticals (continued)  

Endo Luxembourg Finance Co. I SARL
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 4.25%,
5.00% (A), 04/29/2024

    $   1,067,778        $   1,015,991  
    

 

 

 
       3,697,231  
    

 

 

 
Professional Services - 0.1%  

Everi Payments, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
3.75% (A), 05/09/2024

    784,412        754,343  
    

 

 

 
Real Estate Management & Development - 0.2%  

Brookfield WEC Holdings, Inc.
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
3.75% (A), 08/01/2025

    896,503        874,230  

CityCenter Holdings LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
3.00% (A), 04/18/2024

    1,310,782        1,228,858  

Cushman & Wakefield US Borrower LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
2.90% (A), 08/21/2025

    859,304        819,920  
    

 

 

 
       2,923,008  
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - 0.1%  

Genesee & Wyoming, Inc.
Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
2.22% (A), 12/30/2026

    339,623        331,875  

PODS LLC
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
3.75% (A), 12/06/2024

    493,892        483,191  
    

 

 

 
       815,066  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 0.1%  

Bright Bidco BV
Term Loan B,
6-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
4.50% (A), 06/30/2024

    1,081,040        504,485  

MaxLinear, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
3.25% (A), 05/12/2024

    409,814        405,716  
    

 

 

 
       910,201  
    

 

 

 
Software - 1.0%  
Applied Systems, Inc.  

1st Lien Term Loan,

 

3-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
4.25% (A), 09/19/2024

    595,037        591,425  

2nd Lien Term Loan,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 7.00%,
8.00% (A), 09/19/2025

    249,232        249,543  

Barracuda Networks, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
TBD, 02/12/2025 (J) (K)

    680,000        668,100  
     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Software (continued)  

CCC Information Services, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
4.00% (A), 04/29/2024

    $   788,864        $   779,332  

Comet Acquisition, Inc.
Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
3.47% (A), 10/24/2025

    793,313        765,547  

Corel Corp.
Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 5.00%,
5.26% (A), 07/02/2026

    854,562        828,925  

Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.25%,
4.40% (A), 04/22/2027

    631,814        625,338  

DCert Buyer, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
4.15% (A), 10/16/2026

    977,762        956,067  

Epicor Software Corp.

    

2nd Lien Term Loan,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 7.75%,
8.75% (A), 07/31/2028

    109,907        111,555  

Term Loan,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 4.25%,
5.25% (A), 07/30/2027

    862,000        858,121  

Finastra USA, Inc.

    

1st Lien Term Loan,

    

6-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
4.50% (A), 06/13/2024

    1,008,409        950,285  

2nd Lien Term Loan,

    

6-Month LIBOR + 7.25%,
8.25% (A), 06/13/2025

    265,000        257,580  

Greeneden US Holdings II LLC
Term Loan B,
TBD, 10/08/2027 (J) (K)

    869,218        858,081  

Informatica LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
3.40% (A), 02/25/2027

    553,651        533,720  

ION Trading Technologies SARL
Term Loan B,
6-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
5.00% (A), 11/21/2024

    633,911        620,327  

McAfee LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
3.89% (A), 09/30/2024

    1,244,316        1,230,512  

Navicure, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
4.75% (A), 10/22/2026 (J)

    678,661        666,785  

Project Boost Purchaser LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
3.65% (A), 06/01/2026

    1,013,541        979,587  
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Software (continued)  

Solera LLC
Term Loan B,
2-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
2.92% (A), 03/03/2023

    $   678,161        $   658,906  

Sophia, LP
1st Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
4.50% (A), 10/07/2027

    950,034        933,112  

SS&C European Holdings SARL
Term Loan B4,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.75%,
1.90% (A), 04/16/2025

    90,584        87,947  

SS&C Technologies, Inc.

    

Term Loan B3,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.75%,
1.90% (A), 04/16/2025

    128,932        125,179  

Term Loan B5,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 1.75%,
1.90% (A), 04/16/2025

    221,996        215,455  

Ultimate Software Group, Inc.

    

2nd Lien Term Loan,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 6.75%,
7.50% (A), 05/03/2027

    144,420        146,586  

Term Loan B,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
3.90% (A), 05/04/2026

    396,543        388,736  

3-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
4.75% (A), 05/04/2026

    459,917        456,404  

VS Buyer LLC
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.25%,
3.40% (A), 02/28/2027

    407,592        398,931  
    

 

 

 
       15,942,086  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 0.1%  

Bass Pro Group LLC
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 5.00%,
5.75% (A), 09/25/2024

    1,042,681        1,036,744  

Belron Finance US LLC
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
2.46% (A), 10/30/2026

    340,724        330,502  

JP Intermediate B LLC
Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 5.50%,
6.50% (A), 11/20/2025

    296,542        259,474  

Wand NewCo 3, Inc.
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.00%,
3.15% (A), 02/05/2026

    604,862        582,936  
    

 

 

 
       2,209,656  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 0.1%  

Diebold, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.75%,
2.94% (A), 11/06/2023

    828,605        789,246  
     Principal      Value  
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (continued)  
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals (continued)  

NCR Corp.
Term Loan,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
2.65% (A), 08/28/2026

    $   452,102        $   436,278  
    

 

 

 
       1,225,524  
    

 

 

 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 0.1%  

Samsonite International SA
Term Loan B2,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.50%,
5.50% (A), 04/25/2025

    676,305        656,016  

Varsity Brands, Inc.
Term Loan B,
1-Month LIBOR + 3.50%,
4.50% (A), 12/15/2024

    560,061        481,186  
    

 

 

 
       1,137,202  
    

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors - 0.1%  

ASP Unifrax Holdings, Inc.
Term Loan B,
3-Month LIBOR + 3.75%,
3.97% (A), 12/12/2025

    734,747        639,230  
Univar, Inc.             

Term Loan B3,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.25%,
2.40% (A), 07/01/2024

    506,058        494,672  

Term Loan B5,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
2.15% (A), 07/01/2026

    109,686        106,464  
    

 

 

 
       1,240,366  
    

 

 

 
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.1%  
Altice France SA             

Term Loan B12,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 3.69%,
3.84% (A), 01/31/2026

    1,541,986        1,488,016  

Term Loan B13,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 4.00%,
4.24% (A), 08/14/2026

    354,881        343,259  
    

 

 

 
       1,831,275  
    

 

 

 

Total Loan Assignments
(Cost $140,112,550)

 

     134,975,391  
  

 

 

 
U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 0.3%  
U.S. Treasury - 0.3%  

U.S. Treasury Bond
1.25%, 05/15/2050 (H)

    4,575,400        4,156,465  

U.S. Treasury Note
1.75%, 11/15/2029 (H)

    600,000        650,297  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Obligations
(Cost $4,927,131)

 

     4,806,762  
  

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 0.0% (C)  
Household Durables - 0.0% (C)  

API Heat Transfer Intermediate Corp. (D) (F)

    472,381        106,286  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 0.0% (C)  

Ameriforge Group, Inc. (D) (E) (F)

    2,679        128,592  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $247,541)

 

     234,878  
  

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
PREFERRED STOCKS - 1.2%  
Banks - 0.4%  

Banco Santander SA,
Series 6, 3-Month LIBOR + 0.52%,
4.00% (A)

    49,970        $   1,261,742  

Bank of America Corp.,
Series K*, Fixed until 12/15/2066,
6.45% (A)

    6,800        179,384  

Customers Bancorp, Inc.,
5.38%

    88,000        2,098,800  

GMAC Capital Trust I,
Series 2, 3-Month LIBOR + 5.79%,
6.07% (A)

    136,300        3,508,362  
    

 

 

 
       7,048,288  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 0.0% (C)  

Oaktree Capital Group LLC,
Series B,
6.55% (H)

    8,834        236,663  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 0.2%  

Office Properties Income Trust,
5.88%

    92,487        2,333,447  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 0.0% (C)  

API Heat Transfer Intermediate Corp.,
0.00% (D) (F)

    100,682        71,786  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 0.2%  

American Equity Investment Life Holding Co.,
Series A, Fixed until 12/01/2024,
5.95% (A) (H)

    86,295        2,148,746  

Athene Holding, Ltd.,
Series A, Fixed until 06/30/2029,
6.35% (A)

    10,512        281,511  
    

 

 

 
       2,430,257  
    

 

 

 
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts - 0.2%  

AGNC Investment Corp.,
Series E, Fixed until 10/15/2024,
6.50% (A)

    130,804        2,899,925  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 0.2%  

Energy Transfer Operating, LP,
Series E, Fixed until 05/15/2024,
7.60% (A)

    185,150        3,601,167  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
PREFERRED STOCKS (continued)  
Real Estate Management & Development - 0.0% (C)  

Brookfield Property Partners, LP,
Series A-1,
6.50% (H)

    30,325        $   633,186  
    

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks
(Cost $20,842,800)

 

     19,254,719  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
SHORT-TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATION - 1.3%  

U.S. Cash Management Bill
0.10% (M), 03/09/2021 (N)

    $  20,000,000        19,993,368  
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term U.S. Government Obligation
(Cost $19,992,711)

 

     19,993,368  
  

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT COMPANY - 5.7%  
Money Market Fund - 5.7%  

State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund,
0.03% (M)

    90,672,396        90,672,396  
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investment Company
(Cost $90,672,396)

 

     90,672,396  
  

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 2.0%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 2.0%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio,
0.09% (M)

    32,214,510        32,214,510  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $32,214,510)

 

     32,214,510  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $1,585,238,070)

 

     1,611,548,453  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (1.4)%

 

     (22,683,001
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  1,588,865,452  
    

 

 

 
 

 

FUTURES CONTRACTS:

 

Short Futures Contracts  
Description   Number of
Contracts
    Expiration
Date
    Notional
Amount
    Value     Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

10-Year U.S. Treasury Note

    (801     12/21/2020     $   (111,247,438   $   (110,713,219   $ 534,219     $  

10-Year U.S. Treasury Ultra Note

    (225     12/21/2020       (35,711,221     (35,388,281     322,940        

30-Year U.S. Treasury Bond

    (517     12/21/2020       (90,341,901     (89,166,344     1,175,557        

German Euro Bund

    (190     12/08/2020       (38,606,810     (38,979,091           (372,281

U.S. Treasury Ultra Bond

    (607     12/21/2020       (132,687,238     (130,505,000     2,182,238        
         

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Futures Contracts

          $   4,214,954     $   (372,281
         

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS:
Counterparty      Settlement
Date
     Currency
Purchased
     Currency
Sold
   Unrealized
Appreciation
   Unrealized
Depreciation

JPMS

         01/14/2021          USD        126,079,763          EUR        106,350,000      $ 1,986,901      $

JPMS

         01/14/2021          EUR        3,550,000          USD        4,199,662               (57,399 )
                                   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

                                    $   1,986,901      $   (57,399 )
                         

 

 

      

 

 

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (O)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs (P)
     Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Asset-Backed Securities

   $     $ 10,432,099     $      $ 10,432,099  

Convertible Bond

                 459,000        459,000  

Corporate Debt Securities

           1,129,461,073              1,129,461,073  

Foreign Government Obligations

           169,044,257              169,044,257  

Loan Assignments

           134,975,391              134,975,391  

U.S. Government Obligations

           4,806,762              4,806,762  

Common Stocks

           106,286       128,592        234,878  

Preferred Stocks

     19,182,933       71,786              19,254,719  

Short-Term U.S. Government Obligation

           19,993,368              19,993,368  

Short-Term Investment Companies

     90,672,396                    90,672,396  

Other Investment Company

     32,214,510                    32,214,510  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 142,069,839     $ 1,468,891,022     $ 587,592      $ 1,611,548,453  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other Financial Instruments

 

Futures Contracts (Q)

   $ 4,214,954     $     $      $ 4,214,954  

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (Q)

           1,986,901              1,986,901  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Other Financial Instruments

   $ 4,214,954     $ 1,986,901     $      $ 6,201,855  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

 

Other Financial Instruments

 

Futures Contracts (Q)

   $ (372,281   $     $      $ (372,281

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (Q)

           (57,399            (57,399
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Other Financial Instruments

   $ (372,281   $ (57,399   $      $ (429,680
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Floating or variable rate securities. The rates disclosed are as of October 31, 2020. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated within the description. Variable rate securities with a floor or ceiling feature are disclosed at the inherent rate, where applicable. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread, but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions; these securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in the description.
(B)    Securities are exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Securities may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2020, the total value of 144A securities is $359,054,017, representing 22.6% of the Fund’s net assets.
(C)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued):

 

(D)    Restricted securities. At October 31, 2020, the value of such securities held by the Fund are as follows:

 

Investments   Description  
Acquisition
Date
    Acquisition
Cost
    Value     Value as
Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Convertible Bond

 

Hi-Crush, Inc.
8.00%, 04/09/2026

    10/08/2020     $ 413,504     $ 459,000       0.0

Corporate Debt Securities

 

Hi-Crush, Inc.
9.50%, 08/01/2026

    07/27/2018 - 01/08/2020       346,495       12,900       0.0 (C) 

Loan Assignments

 

API Heat Transfer ThermaSys Corp.
2nd Lien Term Loan,
3-Month LIBOR + 0.00%,
PIK Rate 12.00%,
Cash Rate 0.00%,
12.00%, 12/31/2023

    12/31/2018 - 09/30/2020       481,500       424,924       0.0 (C) 

Loan Assignments

 

Rentpath, Inc.
2nd Lien Term Loan
3-Month LIBOR + 0.00%,
1.61%, 12/17/2022

    02/08/2018 - 03/15/2018       764,338       76,500       0.0 (C) 

Common Stocks

 

API Heat Transfer Intermediate Corp.

    12/31/2018       156,455       106,286       0.0 (C) 

Common Stocks

 

Ameriforge Group, Inc.

    04/20/2016 - 05/13/2016       91,268       128,592       0.0 (C) 

Preferred Stocks

 

API Heat Transfer Intermediate Corp.,
0.00%

    12/31/2018       100,682       71,786       0.0 (C) 
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

      $   2,354,242     $   1,279,988       0.0
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(E)    Securities are Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
(F)    Fair valued as determined in good faith in accordance with procedures established by the Board. At October 31, 2020, the total value of securities is $765,664, representing less than 0.1% of the Fund’s net assets.
(G)    Securities are exempt from registration under Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts from registration securities offered and sold outside the United States. Securities may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933. At October 31, 2020, the total value of Regulation S securities is $411,883,874, representing 25.9% of the Fund’s net assets.
(H)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $34,020,014, collateralized by cash collateral of $32,214,510 and non-cash collateral, such as U.S. government securities and irrevocable letters of credit, of $2,518,373. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(I)    Perpetual maturity. The date displayed is the next call date.
(J)    When-issued, delayed-delivery and/or forward commitment (including TBAs) securities. Securities to be settled and delivered after October 31, 2020. Securities may display a coupon rate of 0.00%, as the rate is to be determined at time of settlement.
(K)    All or a portion of the security represents unsettled loan commitments at October 31, 2020 where the rate will be determined at time of settlement.
(L)    Payment in-kind. Securities pay interest or dividends in the form of additional bonds or preferred stock. If the securities make a cash payment in addition to in-kind, the cash rate is disclosed separately.
(M)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2020.
(N)    All or a portion of the security has been segregated by the custodian as collateral to cover margin requirements for open futures contracts. The value of the security is $18,278,937.
(O)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.
(P)    Level 3 securities were not considered significant to the Fund.
(Q)    Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

CURRENCY ABBREVIATIONS:

 

EUR    Euro
USD    United States Dollar

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

COUNTERPARTY ABBREVIATION:

 

JPMS    JPMorgan Securities LLC

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

LIBOR    London Interbank Offered Rate
MTN    Medium Term Note
Prime Rate    Interest rate charged by banks to their most credit worthy customers
TBD    To Be Determined

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica US Growth

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

U.S. equities, as measured by the S&P 500® Index, posted positive results over the trailing 12-month period ended October 31, 2020. Waning recession fears, improved trade sentiment, and accommodative U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) policy benefitted U.S. markets toward the end of 2019. In the first quarter of 2020, U.S. equities fell sharply after achieving record highs in February, as the coronavirus spread rapidly throughout the country, causing unprecedented market disruptions and financial damage, and heightening fears of a severe economic downturn. Volatility surged to extreme levels, and the S&P 500® Index suffered its fastest-ever decline into a bear market. The unprecedented scale of the fiscal and monetary stimulus implemented by the U.S. Congress and the Fed in response to the pandemic was the most influential driver of the market’s rebound in the second quarter. Momentum continued into the third quarter with substantial monetary support from the Fed, a broadening U.S. economic recovery, better-than-expected corporate earnings, and promising trials for several COVID-19 vaccines. However, the path to a sustainable economic recovery was clouded by concerns about a resurgence in COVID-19 infections in many areas of the country, an undetermined timeline for vaccines, high unemployment, elevated debt burdens, and uncertainty about additional fiscal stimulus.

Returns varied by market-cap, as large-cap stocks, measured by the S&P 500® Index outperformed small-cap and mid-cap stocks, as measured by the Russell 2000® Index and S&P MidCap 400® Index respectively, during the period.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica US Growth (Class A) returned 26.76%, excluding any sales charges. By comparison, its benchmark, the Russell 1000® Growth Index, returned 29.22%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

Wellington Management implements a disciplined portfolio construction process that allows us to assess risk, weight individual positions accordingly, and in the process, build a portfolio that seeks to generate benchmark-relative outperformance largely via stock selection.

The Fund underperformed its benchmark, the Russell 1000® Growth Index, during the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020.

During the period, our stock selection within the consumer discretionary, financials, and communication services sectors drove relative underperformance. This was partially offset by stronger selection within the industrials, health care and consumer staples sectors.

Our sector allocation decisions, which are driven by our bottom-up stock selection process, also detracted from relative performance. Our overweight positioning within consumer staples, and underweight allocations to consumer discretionary and information technology sectors detracted from performance. This was partially offset by underweight allocations to health care, real estate, and energy sectors, which contributed to performance.

Our largest individual contributor to relative performance during the period was an overweight to DocuSign, Inc. DocuSign, Inc. benefited as businesses relied on its services to conduct transactions virtually and limited in-person interactions driven by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our largest individual detractors from relative performance during the period included an underweight to Tesla, Inc., an electric vehicle manufacturer, and an overweight to FleetCor, a business payments company.

Mammen Chally, CFA

Douglas McLane, CFA

David Siegle, CFA

Co-Portfolio Managers

Wellington Management Company LLP

 

 

 

Asset Allocation   

Percentage of Net

Assets

 

Common Stocks

     99.7

Repurchase Agreement

     0.8  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (0.5

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

 

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

        1 Year        5 Year        10 Year or
Since Inception
       Inception Date  

Class A (POP)

       19.78        14.72        13.51        11/13/2009  

Class A (NAV)

       26.76        16.03        14.16        11/13/2009  

Russell 1000® Growth Index (A)

       29.22        17.32        16.31           

Class C (POP)

       24.72        15.10        13.27        11/13/2009  

Class C (NAV)

       25.72        15.10        13.27        11/13/2009  

Class I (NAV)

       27.07        16.36        14.55        11/30/2009  

Class I2 (NAV)

       27.23        16.50        14.73        11/13/2009  

Class T (POP)

       16.35        14.38        14.25        02/10/2012  

Class T (NAV)

       27.17        16.44        15.42        02/10/2012  

(A) The Russell 1000® Growth Index measures the performance of the large-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe, and is comprised of Russell 1000® Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The Russell 1000® Index measures the performance of the large-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Public Offering Price (“POP”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for Class A shares and 8.5% for Class T shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge 1% (in the 1st year) for Class C shares. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would be lower. There are no sales charges on Class I and I2 shares.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Returns on growth stocks may not move in tandem with return on other categories of stocks or the market as a whole. Growth stocks may be particularly susceptible to larger price swings or to adverse developments. Growth stocks as a group may be out of favor and underperform the overall equity market for a long period of time, for example, while the market favors “value” stocks.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 99.7%  
Aerospace & Defense - 0.7%  

Raytheon Technologies Corp.

    220,942        $  12,001,569  
    

 

 

 
Air Freight & Logistics - 1.1%  

FedEx Corp.

    75,929        19,701,298  
    

 

 

 
Automobiles - 1.2%  

Tesla, Inc. (A)

    52,942        20,543,614  
    

 

 

 
Beverages - 2.2%  

Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A

    123,580        20,419,124  

Monster Beverage Corp. (A)

    248,055        18,993,571  
    

 

 

 
       39,412,695  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 3.6%  

Biogen, Inc. (A)

    28,599        7,208,950  

Exact Sciences Corp. (A)

    82,928        10,268,974  

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (A)

    23,904        12,993,258  

Seagen, Inc. (A)

    83,705        13,961,994  

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (A)

    87,775        18,288,799  
    

 

 

 
       62,721,975  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 1.0%  

Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.

    224,427        18,149,411  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 0.6%  

S&P Global, Inc.

    31,055        10,022,380  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 1.9%  

PPG Industries, Inc.

    122,087        15,837,126  

Sherwin-Williams Co.

    25,857        17,789,099  
    

 

 

 
       33,626,225  
    

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.9%  

Copart, Inc. (A)

    136,949        15,113,692  
    

 

 

 
Construction Materials - 0.8%  

Vulcan Materials Co.

    94,311        13,660,005  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 1.1%  

American Express Co.

    204,300        18,640,332  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 0.6%  

Verizon Communications, Inc.

    173,780        9,903,722  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 1.2%  

CDW Corp.

    94,376        11,570,498  

Zebra Technologies Corp., Class A (A)

    31,489        8,931,540  
    

 

 

 
       20,502,038  
    

 

 

 
Entertainment - 1.9%  

Activision Blizzard, Inc.

    230,826        17,480,453  

Walt Disney Co.

    129,275        15,674,594  
    

 

 

 
       33,155,047  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 1.3%  

American Tower Corp.

    103,764        23,829,403  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 1.2%  

Costco Wholesale Corp.

    60,000        21,457,200  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 3.8%  

Baxter International, Inc.

    211,906        16,437,548  

Becton Dickinson & Co.

    56,652        13,093,977  

Danaher Corp.

    49,092        11,268,578  

Edwards Lifesciences Corp. (A)

    178,745        12,814,229  

Teleflex, Inc.

    43,146        13,730,352  
    

 

 

 
       67,344,684  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 2.3%  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

    135,000        41,193,900  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 1.6%  

McDonald’s Corp.

    86,559        $   18,437,067  

Penn National Gaming, Inc. (A)

    167,100        9,020,058  
    

 

 

 
       27,457,125  
    

 

 

 
Household Products - 1.5%  

Procter & Gamble Co.

    193,644        26,548,592  
    

 

 

 
Interactive Media & Services - 9.4%  

Alphabet, Inc., Class A (A)

    55,466        89,639,157  

Facebook, Inc., Class A (A)

    293,326        77,177,004  
    

 

 

 
       166,816,161  
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 7.7%  

Amazon.com, Inc. (A)

    45,021        136,690,509  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 9.5%  

EPAM Systems, Inc. (A)

    48,034        14,840,104  

FleetCor Technologies, Inc. (A)

    86,005        18,999,365  

Global Payments, Inc.

    118,637        18,713,800  

GoDaddy, Inc., Class A (A)

    236,534        16,732,415  

Leidos Holdings, Inc.

    140,285        11,643,655  

Mastercard, Inc., Class A

    138,601        40,005,793  

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (A)

    180,039        33,510,659  

Square, Inc., Class A (A)

    88,517        13,709,513  
    

 

 

 
       168,155,304  
    

 

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 1.8%  

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

    65,986        31,219,296  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 1.5%  

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

    75,491        14,787,177  

Nordson Corp.

    64,802        12,534,651  
    

 

 

 
       27,321,828  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 2.0%  

Eli Lilly & Co.

    196,386        25,620,518  

Horizon Therapeutics PLC (A)

    125,982        9,439,831  
    

 

 

 
       35,060,349  
    

 

 

 
Professional Services - 0.6%  

Equifax, Inc.

    78,057        10,662,586  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 5.4%  

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (A)

    319,500        24,055,155  

Entegris, Inc.

    195,096        14,587,328  

KLA Corp.

    71,465        14,091,468  

Marvell Technology Group, Ltd.

    408,274        15,314,358  

Micron Technology, Inc. (A)

    281,458        14,168,596  

Teradyne, Inc.

    152,342        13,383,245  
    

 

 

 
       95,600,150  
    

 

 

 
Software - 16.5%  

Adobe, Inc. (A)

    88,180        39,425,278  

DocuSign, Inc. (A)

    45,127        9,126,936  

Guidewire Software, Inc. (A)

    127,450        12,249,219  

Microsoft Corp.

    607,032        122,905,769  

salesforce.com, Inc. (A)

    184,173        42,777,863  

ServiceNow, Inc. (A)

    47,140        23,455,450  

Splunk, Inc. (A)

    88,887        17,603,181  

Workday, Inc., Class A (A)

    116,008        24,375,601  
    

 

 

 
       291,919,297  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 1.6%  

TJX Cos., Inc.

    549,298        27,904,338  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 9.0%  

Apple, Inc.

    1,465,335        $   159,516,368  
    

 

 

 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 4.2%  

NIKE, Inc., Class B

    244,309        29,336,625  

PVH Corp.

    220,283        12,840,296  

Under Armour, Inc., Class C (A)

    1,026,062        12,548,738  

VF Corp.

    291,970        19,620,384  
    

 

 

 
       74,346,043  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $964,546,406)

       1,760,197,136  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 0.8%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 0.00% (B), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $14,140,616 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by U.S. Government Obligations, 2.63% - 2.75%, due 11/15/2023 - 12/31/2023, and with a total value of $14,423,509.

    $  14,140,616        $   14,140,616  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $14,140,616)

       14,140,616  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $978,687,022)

       1,774,337,752  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (0.5)%

 

     (8,175,100
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  1,766,162,652  
    

 

 

 
 

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (C)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Common Stocks

   $ 1,760,197,136      $      $      $ 1,760,197,136  

Repurchase Agreement

            14,140,616               14,140,616  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 1,760,197,136      $ 14,140,616      $      $ 1,774,337,752  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    Rate disclosed reflects the yield at October 31, 2020.
(C)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

At October 31, 2020

 

     Transamerica
Balanced II
    Transamerica
Bond
    Transamerica
Capital Growth
        
Transamerica
Dividend
Focused
    Transamerica
Dynamic
Income
 

Assets:

                   

Investments, at value (A) (B)

  $ 127,027,417     $ 1,983,580,378     $ 3,922,201,223     $ 489,189,803     $ 132,442,071  

Repurchase agreements, at value (C)

          17,855,620       312,913,479       16,094,288       423,376  

Cash

    1,142,341       1,817,864                    

Cash collateral pledged at broker for:

                   

TBA commitments

          281,009                    

Futures contracts

    178,000       10,000                    

Foreign currency, at value (D)

                1,110              

Receivables and other assets:

                   

Investments sold

    102,059             32,581,202              

Net income from securities lending

    377       8,594       54,262             15,415  

Shares of beneficial interest sold

    7,187       9,505,999       16,810,629       9,566       28,256  

Dividends

    62,617                   985,831        

Interest

    261,407       12,883,119                    

Tax reclaims

    867             29,342              

Other assets

    32,677                          

Total assets

    128,814,949       2,025,942,583       4,284,591,247       506,279,488       132,909,118  
           

Liabilities:

                   

Cash collateral received upon return of:

                   

Securities on loan

    1,643,348       18,111,870       100,794,803             16,159,975  

Cash collateral at broker for:

                   

OTC derivatives (E)

                4,012,000              

Payables and other liabilities:

                   

Investments purchased

    131,147             73,444,359              

When-issued, delayed-delivery, forward and TBA commitments purchased

    8,097,989       97,376,607                    

Dividends and/or distributions

          596,256                    

Shares of beneficial interest redeemed

    189,800       6,667,771       11,508,576       27,852       272,167  

Investment management fees

    49,865       552,073       2,497,965       319,260       21,314  

Distribution and service fees

    28,975       108,883       586,107       17,693       49,195  

Transfer agent fees

    420       155,798       329,557       6,392       14,250  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    472       78,223       194,363       27,799       812  

Audit and tax fees

    27,753       36,718       29,470       19,991       19,128  

Custody fees

    6,878       77,965       94,619       15,928       3,478  

Legal fees

    608       8,086       14,035       2,401       736  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    4,055       100,800       149,552       17,784       14,865  

Registration fees

    96       1,355       2,916       406       98  

Other accrued expenses

    5,847       23,144       29,912       8,182       4,143  

Variation margin payable on futures contracts

    7,473       538                    

Total liabilities

    10,194,726       123,896,087       193,688,234       463,688       16,560,161  

Net assets

  $   118,620,223     $   1,902,046,496     $   4,090,903,013     $   505,815,800     $   116,348,957  
           

Net assets consist of:

                   

Paid-in capital

  $ 96,474,542     $ 1,847,989,653     $ 2,141,601,637     $ 554,623,585       203,990,622  

Total distributable earnings (accumulated losses)

    22,145,681       54,056,843       1,949,301,376       (48,807,785     (87,641,665

Net assets

  $ 118,620,223     $ 1,902,046,496     $ 4,090,903,013     $ 505,815,800     $ 116,348,957  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Transamerica
Balanced II
    Transamerica
Bond
    Transamerica
Capital Growth
        
Transamerica
Dividend
Focused
    Transamerica
Dynamic
Income
 

Net assets by class:

                   

Class A

  $     $ 149,010,417     $ 844,139,382     $ 69,390,674     $ 48,801,790  

Class C

          89,962,391       425,797,565       2,641,204       43,858,269  

Class I

          1,286,751,272       2,393,492,703       8,239,980       23,688,898  

Class I2

          352,650,315       402,582,832       420,957,592        

Class I3

    52,587,382                          

Class R

    66,032,841                          

Class R6

          23,672,101       24,890,531       4,586,350        

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares, no par value):

                   

Class A

          15,574,786       18,305,406       10,112,308       6,246,810  

Class C

          9,465,578       12,246,781       386,708       5,640,095  

Class I

          134,228,190       48,821,992       1,201,546       3,032,007  

Class I2

          36,760,476       19,467,158       61,359,450        

Class I3

    4,526,668                          

Class R

    5,684,590                          

Class R6

          2,469,936       1,203,645       668,946        

Net asset value per share: (F)

                   

Class A

  $     $ 9.57     $ 46.11     $ 6.86     $ 7.81  

Class C

          9.50       34.77       6.83       7.78  

Class I

          9.59       49.02       6.86       7.81  

Class I2

          9.59       20.68       6.86        

Class I3

    11.62                          

Class R

    11.62                          

Class R6

          9.58       20.68       6.86        

Maximum offering price per share: (G)

                   

Class A

  $     $ 10.05     $ 48.79     $ 7.26     $ 8.20  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(A) Investments, at cost

  $   109,110,028     $   1,939,628,026     $   2,226,038,601     $   498,062,989     $   137,678,181  

(B) Securities on loan, at value

  $ 3,555,990     $ 97,127,837     $ 320,382,775     $     $ 24,749,244  

(C) Repurchase agreements, at cost

  $     $ 17,855,620     $ 312,913,479     $ 16,094,288     $ 423,376  

(D) Foreign currency, at cost

  $     $     $ 1,112     $     $  

 

(E)   OTC derivatives may include swaps, options and/or swaptions and forward foreign currency contracts.
(F)   Net asset value per share for Class C, I, I2, I3, R and R6 shares represents offering price. The redemption price for Class A and C shares equals net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
(G)   Maximum offering price per share for Class A includes an initial sales charge (represented as a percentage of offering price) which is reduced on certain levels of sales as set forth in the Funds’ Prospectus.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Transamerica
Emerging
Markets Debt
    Transamerica
Emerging
Markets
Opportunities
    Transamerica
Event Driven
    Transamerica
Floating Rate
    Transamerica
Global Equity
 

Assets:

                   

Investments, at value (A) (B)

  $ 374,232,449     $ 830,589,828     $ 59,322,949     $ 78,409,907     $ 84,751,037  

Repurchase agreements, at value (C)

    29,826,933             6,900,315       336,507        

Cash

          16,579,440             1,448,481        

Cash collateral pledged at broker for:

                   

Securities sold short

                3,159,043              

OTC derivatives (F)

    1,030,000             3,526,394              

Futures contracts

          529,947       480,000              

Foreign currency, at value (D)

    1,381,961       1,082,264                   465,124  

Receivables and other assets:

                   

Investments sold

    2,690,901       434,631       519,259             617,534  

When-issued, delayed-delivery, forward and TBA commitments sold

                      5,350,857        

Net income from securities lending

    1,566       7,854       3       943       1,348  

Shares of beneficial interest sold

    175,952       1,038       144       2,334,296       1,372  

Dividends

    492       318,680       2,906             142,794  

Interest

    4,883,138             205,048       461,381        

Tax reclaims

    46,330       23,290       458             40,804  

Variation margin receivable on futures contracts

                116,532              

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

    236,810             138,077              

Total assets

    414,506,532       849,566,972       74,371,128       88,342,372       86,020,013  
           

Liabilities:

                   

Securities sold short, at value (E)

                14,786,497              

Cash collateral received upon return of:

                   

Securities on loan

    6,101,605       3,948,073             819,418       154,684  

Cash collateral at broker for:

                   

Securities sold short

                58              

OTC derivatives (F)

    560,000                          

Payables and other liabilities:

                   

Investments purchased

    2,699,417       2,783,681             5,591       465,120  

When-issued, delayed-delivery, forward and TBA commitments purchased

    2,825,000                   2,737,561        

Dividends and/or distributions

                      2,054        

Dividends, interest and fees for borrowings from securities sold short

                2,740              

Shares of beneficial interest redeemed

    198,577       4,560       26,264       927,852       96,899  

Foreign capital gains tax

    117,420                          

Due to custodian

          550,272                   524,154  

Investment management fees

    216,079       571,009       56,686       91,470       69,545  

Distribution and service fees

    7,035                   14,355       15,552  

Transfer agent fees

    25,714       5,450       537       7,722       12,749  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    2,081       768       331       1,330       402  

Audit and tax fees

    32,539       15,745       33,256       33,603       16,619  

Custody fees

    78,586       137,999       24,628       43,235       23,251  

Legal fees

    2,417       2,221       436       637       468  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    38,533       13,747       3,183       13,305       8,489  

Registration fees

    303       151       57       68       69  

Other accrued expenses

    9,427       5,787       38,564       3,837       3,395  

Variation margin payable on futures contracts

          69,709                    

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

    221,777             81,344              

Unrealized depreciation on unfunded commitments

                      6,984        

Total liabilities

    13,136,510       8,109,172       15,054,581       4,709,022       1,391,396  

Net assets

  $ 401,370,022     $   841,457,800     $   59,316,547     $ 83,633,350     $   84,628,617  
           

Net assets consist of:

                   

Paid-in capital

  $ 503,248,838     $ 816,082,547     $ 50,854,946     $   112,815,150     $ 70,670,706  

Total distributable earnings (accumulated losses)

      (101,878,816     25,375,253       8,461,601         (29,181,800     13,957,911  

Net assets

  $ 401,370,022     $ 841,457,800     $ 59,316,547     $ 83,633,350     $ 84,628,617  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Transamerica
Emerging
Markets Debt
    Transamerica
Emerging
Markets
Opportunities
    Transamerica
Event Driven
    Transamerica
Floating Rate
    Transamerica
Global Equity
 

Net assets by class:

                   

Class A

  $ 8,355,747     $     $     $ 13,778,875     $ 50,018,901  

Class C

    6,014,154                   12,659,018       4,925,271  

Class I

    243,965,170       69,830       5,507,718       57,185,507       28,914,520  

Class I2

    133,270,137       841,387,970       53,808,829       9,950        

Class R6

    9,764,814                         769,925  

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares, no par value):

                   

Class A

    808,665                   1,485,986       3,662,964  

Class C

    588,322                   1,364,622       371,021  

Class I

    23,455,823       7,055       476,513       6,196,098       2,111,139  

Class I2

    12,806,531       84,984,037       4,721,598       1,073        

Class R6

    938,786                         56,139  

Net asset value per share: (G)

                   

Class A

  $ 10.33     $     $     $ 9.27     $ 13.66  

Class C

    10.22                   9.28       13.27  

Class I

    10.40       9.90       11.56       9.23       13.70  

Class I2

    10.41       9.90       11.40       9.27        

Class R6

    10.40                         13.71  

Maximum offering price per share: (H)

                   

Class A

  $ 10.85     $     $     $ 9.73     $ 14.46  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(A) Investments, at cost

  $   391,763,855     $   784,242,439     $   54,317,908     $   84,095,421     $   71,967,076  

(B) Securities on loan, at value

  $ 7,834,889     $ 15,184,023     $     $ 1,332,550     $ 174,284  

(C) Repurchase agreements, at cost

  $ 29,826,933     $     $ 6,900,315     $ 336,507     $  

(D) Foreign currency, at cost

  $ 1,379,076     $ 1,078,438     $     $     $ 465,204  

(E) Proceeds received from securities sold short

  $     $     $ 14,393,914     $     $  

 

(F)   OTC derivatives may include swaps, options and/or swaptions and forward foreign currency contracts.
(G)   Net asset value per share for Class C, I, I2 and R6 shares represents offering price. The redemption price for Class A and C shares equals net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
(H)   Maximum offering price per share for Class A includes an initial sales charge (represented as a percentage of offering price) which is reduced on certain levels of sales as set forth in the Funds’ Prospectus.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

    

Transamerica
Government
Money Market

    Transamerica
High Quality
Bond
    Transamerica
High Yield
Bond
    Transamerica
High Yield ESG
    Transamerica
High Yield
Muni
 

Assets:

                   

Investments, at value (A) (B)

  $ 938,827,933     $ 167,446,111     $ 2,544,670,733     $ 19,551,342     $ 90,434,343  

Repurchase agreements, at value (C)

    563,392,174             74,144,452             2,229,315  

Cash

          2,272,560       11,666,763       452,610        

Receivables and other assets:

                   

Investments sold

    13,000,000       2,717                    

When-issued, delayed-delivery, forward and TBA commitments sold

                695,588              

Net income from securities lending

                11,297       50        

Shares of beneficial interest sold

    5,840,190       4,975       2,056,168             51,387  

Dividends

                             

Interest

    586,432       580,710       36,734,859       260,095       1,402,382  

Tax reclaims

          1,554                    

Due from investment manager

    346,474                   41,512        

Due from distributor

    304,445             967             4,022  

Total assets

    1,522,297,648       170,308,627       2,669,980,827       20,305,609       94,121,449  
           

Liabilities:

                   

Cash collateral received upon return of:

                   

Securities on loan

                59,187,435       198,048        

Payables and other liabilities:

                   

Investments purchased

                8,946,333              

When-issued, delayed-delivery, forward and TBA commitments purchased

    7,220,000             9,136,151       94,000       1,512,755  

Dividends and/or distributions

    34             265,344             904  

Shares of beneficial interest redeemed

    540,569       4,893       2,658,932             76,516  

Investment management fees

    226,786       56,423       1,170,988             2,747  

Distribution and service fees

    460,910       12,590       180,068             13,797  

Transfer agent fees

    268,488       1,020       76,474       206       7,199  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    4,710       897       6,411       17       324  

Audit and tax fees

    21,946       28,967       36,757       23,701       33,720  

Custody fees

    103,646       11,428       80,673       386       43,685  

Legal fees

    42,920       1,030       9,720       96       506  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    46,301       7,783       55,335       87       6,187  

Registration fees

    1,078       151       1,871       16       72  

Other accrued expenses

    26,601       4,882       24,430       90       3,625  

Total liabilities

    8,963,989       130,064       81,836,922       316,647       1,702,037  

Net assets

  $   1,513,333,659     $   170,178,563     $   2,588,143,905     $   19,988,962     $   92,419,412  
           

Net assets consist of:

                   

Paid-in capital

  $ 1,513,333,693     $ 175,983,227     $ 2,723,387,553     $ 20,184,749     $ 94,075,793  

Total distributable earnings (accumulated losses)

    (34     (5,804,664     (135,243,648     (195,787     (1,656,381

Net assets

  $ 1,513,333,659     $ 170,178,563     $ 2,588,143,905     $ 19,988,962     $ 92,419,412  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

    

Transamerica
Government
Money Market

    Transamerica
High Quality
Bond
    Transamerica
High Yield
Bond
    Transamerica
High Yield ESG
    Transamerica
High Yield
Muni
 

Net assets by class:

                   

Class A

  $ 274,311,270     $     $ 78,108,684     $     $ 18,111,174  

Class C

    15,474,450             19,387,003             11,730,785  

Class I

    23,804,232             520,044,261       999,400       62,566,133  

Class I2

    5,378,336             1,054,362,628       18,989,562       11,320  

Class I3

    85,899,422       124,050,276       218,199,462              

Class R

          13,762,045       32,169,093              

Class R2

    1,017,444,916                          

Class R4

    91,021,033       32,366,242       621,798,008              

Class R6

                44,074,766              

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares, no par value):

                   

Class A

    274,314,145             9,129,367             1,562,101  

Class C

    15,471,180             2,276,331             1,010,870  

Class I

    23,805,204             60,266,035       100,926       5,398,114  

Class I2

    5,377,920             121,966,386       1,917,706       976  

Class I3

    85,905,693       12,443,909       25,245,840              

Class R

          1,377,037       3,722,023              

Class R2

      1,017,454,151                          

Class R4

    91,023,170       3,246,801       71,943,357              

Class R6

                5,099,506              

Net asset value per share: (D)

                   

Class A

  $ 1.00     $     $ 8.56     $     $ 11.59  

Class C

    1.00             8.52             11.60  

Class I

    1.00             8.63       9.90       11.59  

Class I2

    1.00             8.64       9.90       11.60  

Class I3

    1.00       9.97       8.64              

Class R

          9.99       8.64              

Class R2

    1.00                          

Class R4

    1.00       9.97       8.64              

Class R6

                8.64              

Maximum offering price per share: (E)

                   

Class A

  $ 1.00     $     $ 8.99     $     $ 11.98  

Class R2

  $ 1.00     $     $     $     $  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(A) Investments, at cost

  $   938,827,933     $   165,433,777     $   2,609,213,782     $   19,714,673     $   88,366,183  

(B) Securities on loan, at value

  $     $     $ 102,500,967     $ 329,446     $  

(C) Repurchase agreements, at cost

  $ 563,392,174     $     $ 74,144,452     $     $ 2,229,315  

 

(D)   Net asset value per share for Class C, I, I2, I3, R, R2, R4 and R6 shares represents offering price. The redemption price for Class A and C shares equals net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)   Maximum offering price per share for Class A and R2 includes an initial sales charge (represented as a percentage of offering price) which is reduced on certain levels of sales as set forth in the Funds’ Prospectus.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Transamerica
Inflation
Opportunities
    Transamerica
Inflation-
Protected
Securities
    Transamerica
Intermediate
Bond
    Transamerica
Intermediate
Muni
    Transamerica
International
Equity
 

Assets:

                   

Investments, at value (A) (B)

  $ 95,503,912     $ 112,634,929     $ 2,137,989,818     $ 2,095,131,777     $ 3,918,472,593  

Repurchase agreements, at value (C)

                36,869,892       155,953,097        

Cash

                45       590,892        

Cash collateral pledged at broker for:

                   

TBA commitments

                522,062              

OTC derivatives (E)

    470,000                          

Foreign currency, at value (D)

    364       117,966                   6  

Receivables and other assets:

                   

Investments sold

    150,280       82,705       2,668,573       968,768       8,464,281  

Net income from securities lending

    190       63       6,484             8,659  

Shares of beneficial interest sold

    5,528       696       340,517       9,856,038       17,522,763  

Dividends

                            12,603,729  

Interest

    401,242       315,092       9,771,523       23,535,549        

Tax reclaims

                            14,806,878  

Money market waiver due from investment manager

                      50,041        

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

    83,763       65,267                    

Total assets

    96,615,279       113,216,718       2,188,168,914       2,286,086,162       3,971,878,909  
           

Liabilities:

                   

Cash collateral received upon return of:

                   

Securities on loan

    2,135,000       619,608       15,816,668             12,532,343  

Payables and other liabilities:

                   

Investments purchased

    150,280       82,705             3,931,515       5,020,702  

When-issued, delayed-delivery, forward and TBA commitments purchased

                305,873,699       3,241,876        

Dividends and/or distributions

                      851,008        

Shares of beneficial interest redeemed

    675       171,621       417,929       3,419,666       6,206,417  

Due to custodian

                            19,518,443  

Investment management fees

    39,627       59,036       602,217       636,834       2,570,162  

Affiliated fund fees

                      6,524        

Distribution and service fees

    664       4,973       52,200       169,208       74,136  

Transfer agent fees

    1,218       654       11,670       176,177       233,366  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    465       573       8,644       5,458       17,649  

Audit and tax fees

    30,343       29,840       40,704       42,850       41,579  

Custody fees

    14,963       17,125       100,411       120,830       432,125  

Legal fees

    576       586       10,964       10,110       21,577  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    4,484       3,870       81,772       88,790       242,550  

Registration fees

    79       90       1,474       1,710       3,282  

Other accrued expenses

    3,725       3,681       32,649       27,858       58,009  

Total liabilities

    2,382,099       994,362       323,051,001       12,730,414       46,972,340  

Net assets

  $ 94,233,180     $ 112,222,356     $ 1,865,117,913     $ 2,273,355,748     $ 3,924,906,569  
           

Net assets consist of:

                   

Paid-in capital

  $ 88,855,336     $ 109,453,443     $ 1,717,558,922     $ 2,225,798,811     $ 4,306,952,081  

Total distributable earnings (accumulated losses)

    5,377,844       2,768,913       147,558,991       47,556,937       (382,045,512

Net assets

  $   94,233,180     $   112,222,356     $   1,865,117,913     $   2,273,355,748     $   3,924,906,569  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Transamerica
Inflation
Opportunities
    Transamerica
Inflation-
Protected
Securities
    Transamerica
Intermediate
Bond
    Transamerica
Intermediate
Muni
    Transamerica
International
Equity
 

Net assets by class:

                   

Class A

  $ 866,235     $     $     $ 245,980,243     $ 147,673,703  

Class C

    562,437                   138,959,009       27,883,734  

Class I

    5,896,669                   1,888,405,251       1,891,397,632  

Class I2

    86,849,177             1,275,121,671       11,245       1,387,536,403  

Class I3

          99,721,797       385,809,421             204,877,271  

Class R

          10,488,042       42,002,171             25,412,588  

Class R4

          2,012,517       162,184,650             17,802,122  

Class R6

    58,662                         222,323,116  

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares, no par value):

                   

Class A

    80,334                   20,777,205       9,387,477  

Class C

    53,473                   11,761,179       1,803,712  

Class I

    543,086                   158,942,889       118,598,735  

Class I2

    7,979,178             117,517,301       945       86,884,482  

Class I3

          9,197,354       35,495,455             12,739,219  

Class R

          966,923       3,860,085             1,580,276  

Class R4

          185,265       14,917,635             1,108,603  

Class R6

    5,388                         13,782,440  

Net asset value per share: (F)

                   

Class A

  $ 10.78     $     $     $ 11.84     $ 15.73  

Class C

    10.52                   11.82       15.46  

Class I

    10.86                   11.88       15.95  

Class I2

    10.88             10.85       11.90       15.97  

Class I3

          10.84       10.87             16.08  

Class R

          10.85       10.88             16.08  

Class R4

          10.86       10.87             16.06  

Class R6

    10.89                         16.13  

Maximum offering price per share: (G)

                   

Class A

  $ 11.32     $     $     $ 12.24     $ 16.65  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(A) Investments, at cost

  $   89,696,563     $   103,209,490     $   2,050,641,292     $   2,021,532,510     $   4,029,030,512  

(B) Securities on loan, at value

  $ 2,502,697     $ 842,374     $ 87,245,278     $     $ 54,056,089  

(C) Repurchase agreements, at cost

  $     $     $ 36,869,892     $ 155,953,097     $  

(D) Foreign currency, at cost

  $ 368     $ 119,723     $     $     $ 6  

 

(E)   OTC derivatives may include swaps, options and/or swaptions and forward foreign currency contracts.
(F)   Net asset value per share for Class C, I, I2, I3, R, R4 and R6 shares represents offering price. The redemption price for Class A and C shares equals net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
(G)   Maximum offering price per share for Class A includes an initial sales charge (represented as a percentage of offering price) which is reduced on certain levels of sales as set forth in the Funds’ Prospectus.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Transamerica
International
Growth
    Transamerica
International
Small Cap
Value
    Transamerica
International
Stock
   

Transamerica
Large Cap

Value

    Transamerica
Large Core
 

Assets:

                   

Investments, at value (A) (B)

  $ 1,393,915,556     $ 520,964,520     $ 105,322,312     $ 1,576,543,964     $ 166,389,816  

Repurchase agreements, at value (C)

    16,692,216       1,242,596             17,080,628        

Cash

                2,683,510             185,052  

Foreign currency, at value (D)

    26,280,196       111,922       37              

Receivables and other assets:

                   

Investments sold

          764,745       6,502,763       22,235,979        

Net income from securities lending

    12,094       2,758       547       913       225  

Shares of beneficial interest sold

    1,191       198,937       47       65,670       187  

Dividends

    3,238,811       1,145,314       448,267       3,658,125       172,499  

Tax reclaims

    2,412,883       1,193,667       81,471       591,674        

Due from distributor

    6                          

Total assets

    1,442,552,953       525,624,459       115,038,954       1,620,176,953       166,747,779  
           

Liabilities:

                   

Cash collateral received upon return of:

                   

Securities on loan

    1,635,368       9,625,108       688,099             40,961  

Payables and other liabilities:

                   

Investments purchased

          518,327       6,773,992       1,289,646        

Shares of beneficial interest redeemed

    5,034       124,174       642       488,679       60,861  

Investment management fees

    951,403       432,740       47,004       1,051,562       67,516  

Distribution and service fees

    41             105       24,669       25,323  

Transfer agent fees

    9,653       22,914       769       30,966       820  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    4,119       2,218       139       37,692       876  

Audit and tax fees

    24,440       23,650       18,660       25,599       19,683  

Custody fees

    104,808       95,801       37,326       54,870       12,751  

Legal fees

    6,185       2,872       439       9,031       1,005  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    37,167       19,984       2,657       80,327       8,502  

Registration fees

    1,153       442       74       1,619       141  

Other accrued expenses

    16,610       9,281       3,284       23,613       4,772  

Total liabilities

    2,795,981       10,877,511       7,573,190       3,118,273       243,211  

Net assets

  $ 1,439,756,972     $ 514,746,948     $ 107,465,764     $ 1,617,058,680     $ 166,504,568  
           

Net assets consist of:

                   

Paid-in capital

  $ 1,412,277,714     $ 504,145,245     $ 116,020,688     $ 1,917,645,996     $ 129,009,067  

Total distributable earnings (accumulated losses)

    27,479,258       10,601,703       (8,554,924     (300,587,316     37,495,501  

Net assets

  $   1,439,756,972     $   514,746,948     $   107,465,764     $   1,617,058,680     $   166,504,568  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Transamerica
International
Growth
    Transamerica
International
Small Cap
Value
    Transamerica
International
Stock
   

Transamerica
Large Cap

Value

    Transamerica
Large Core
 

Net assets by class:

                   

Class A

  $ 190,158     $     $ 473,203     $ 50,010,511     $  

Class C

                      14,804,095        

Class I

    20,876       232,368,407       438,541       72,130,673        

Class I2

    1,439,535,200       282,378,541       106,120,414       1,454,992,206        

Class I3

                            109,142,210  

Class R

                            55,317,836  

Class R4

                            2,044,522  

Class R6

    10,738             433,606       25,121,195        

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares, no par value):

                   

Class A

    24,469             54,923       5,494,916        

Class C

                      1,634,930        

Class I

    2,680       19,462,897       50,689       7,867,887        

Class I2

    185,128,828       23,604,690       12,268,038       158,867,334        

Class I3

                            10,374,161  

Class R

                            5,256,317  

Class R4

                            194,311  

Class R6

    1,375             50,119       2,742,959        

Net asset value per share: (E)

                   

Class A

  $ 7.77     $     $ 8.62     $ 9.10     $  

Class C

                      9.05        

Class I

    7.79       11.94       8.65       9.17        

Class I2

    7.78       11.96       8.65       9.16        

Class I3

                            10.52  

Class R

                            10.52  

Class R4

                            10.52  

Class R6

    7.81             8.65       9.16        

Maximum offering price per share: (F)

                   

Class A

  $ 8.22     $     $ 8.62     $ 9.63     $  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(A) Investments, at cost

  $   1,304,612,413     $   480,485,704     $   111,202,239     $   1,568,321,948     $   142,709,233  

(B) Securities on loan, at value

  $ 51,424,402     $ 13,452,910     $ 655,001     $ 11,434,864     $ 1,960,554  

(C) Repurchase agreements, at cost

  $ 16,692,216     $ 1,242,596     $     $ 17,080,628     $  

(D) Foreign currency, at cost

  $ 26,538,047     $ 111,924     $ 37     $     $  

 

(E)   Net asset value per share for Class C, I, I2, I3, R, R4 and R6 shares represents offering price. The redemption price for Class A and C shares equals net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
(F)   Maximum offering price per share for Class A includes an initial sales charge (represented as a percentage of offering price) which is reduced on certain levels of sales as set forth in the Funds’ Prospectus.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Transamerica
Large Growth
    Transamerica
Large Value
Opportunities
    Transamerica
Mid Cap
Growth
    Transamerica
Mid Cap Value
Opportunities
    Transamerica
MLP &
Energy Income
 

Assets:

                   

Investments, at value (A) (B)

  $ 976,312,689     $ 329,432,050     $ 465,302,011     $ 1,186,859,136     $ 154,450,710  

Repurchase agreements, at value (C)

                6,929,312       82,262,153       3,088,947  

Cash

    33,895,765       728,857                   124,187  

Foreign currency, at value (D)

                            3,833  

Receivables and other assets:

                   

Investments sold

    4,224,382                   1,847,154       104,996  

Net income from securities lending

    10,220       373       2,533       37       1,327  

Shares of beneficial interest sold

    427       47,193       7,958       1,144,636       52,728  

Dividends

    130,280       487,898             238,379       716,256  

Tax reclaims

    15,342                          

Total assets

      1,014,589,105       330,696,371       472,241,814       1,272,351,495       158,542,984  
           

Liabilities:

                   

Cash collateral received upon return of:

                   

Securities on loan

    19,769,031       703,493       5,603,744             1,291,233  

Cash collateral at broker for:

                   

OTC derivatives (E)

    590,000                          

Payables and other liabilities:

                   

Investments purchased

    10,814,656                   18,029,963        

Shares of beneficial interest redeemed

    1,882,503       163,300       152,972       3,698,700       48,847  

Investment management fees

    585,912       142,059       292,790       721,513       154,449  

Distribution and service fees

    85,743       29,756       14,159       53,218       8,459  

Transfer agent fees

    5,861       1,903       5,108       54,262       6,480  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    3,233       2,004       862       5,090       933  

Audit and tax fees

    22,385       19,589       23,072       29,580       25,046  

Custody fees

    41,269       16,029       15,209       50,194       14,471  

Legal fees

    4,476       2,063       1,588       6,332       1,024  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    25,636       17,770       7,794       90,538       11,193  

Registration fees

    814       275       386       936       137  

Other accrued expenses

    14,733       7,583       5,466       18,524       4,878  

Total liabilities

    33,846,252       1,105,824       6,123,150       22,758,850       1,567,150  

Net assets

  $ 980,742,853     $ 329,590,547     $ 466,118,664     $ 1,249,592,645     $ 156,975,834  
           

Net assets consist of:

                   

Paid-in capital

  $ 431,674,945     $   354,653,066     $   392,957,227     $   1,247,206,111     $ 391,826,511  

Total distributable earnings (accumulated losses)

    549,067,908       (25,062,519     73,161,437       2,386,534         (234,850,677

Net assets

  $ 980,742,853     $ 329,590,547     $ 466,118,664     $ 1,249,592,645     $ 156,975,834  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Transamerica
Large Growth
    Transamerica
Large Value
Opportunities
    Transamerica
Mid Cap
Growth
    Transamerica
Mid Cap Value
Opportunities
    Transamerica
MLP &
Energy Income
 

Net assets by class:

                   

Class A

  $     $     $ 12,669,771     $ 14,787,821     $ 13,352,493  

Class C

                1,341,116       13,167,442       6,225,479  

Class I

                1,487,595       475,102,024       14,247,026  

Class I2

                391,785,435       293,440,394       123,150,836  

Class I3

    769,669,656       254,110,007       35,974,615       114,102,302        

Class R

    161,088,926       56,104,322       22,526,544       46,193,831        

Class R4

    49,984,271       19,376,218       333,588       83,064,957        

Class R6

                      209,733,874        

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares, no par value):

                   

Class A

                1,063,689       1,471,201       2,825,763  

Class C

                120,433       1,333,826       1,320,411  

Class I

                122,959       47,013,026       3,015,937  

Class I2

                32,142,702       29,000,791       26,065,155  

Class I3

    45,206,135       31,123,189       2,955,199       11,224,776        

Class R

    9,593,381       6,865,292       1,872,001       4,551,556        

Class R4

    2,950,131       2,371,722       27,400       8,154,945        

Class R6

                      20,574,750        

Net asset value per share: (F)

                   

Class A

  $     $     $ 11.91     $ 10.05     $ 4.73  

Class C

                11.14       9.87       4.71  

Class I

                12.10       10.11       4.72  

Class I2

                12.19       10.12       4.72  

Class I3

    17.03       8.16       12.17       10.17        

Class R

    16.79       8.17       12.03       10.15        

Class R4

    16.94       8.17       12.17       10.19        

Class R6

                      10.19        

Maximum offering price per share: (G)

                   

Class A

  $     $     $ 12.60     $ 10.63     $ 5.01  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(A) Investments, at cost

  $   585,422,025     $   341,109,834     $   410,264,967     $   1,169,792,666     $   185,411,278  

(B) Securities on loan, at value

  $ 89,590,416     $ 1,422,683     $ 14,123,604     $     $ 3,110,943  

(C) Repurchase agreements, at cost

  $     $     $ 6,929,312     $ 82,262,153     $ 3,088,947  

(D) Foreign currency, at cost

  $     $     $     $     $ 3,830  

 

(E)   OTC derivatives may include swaps, options and/or swaptions and forward foreign currency contracts.
(F)   Net asset value per share for Class C, I, I2, I3, R, R4 and R6 shares represents offering price. The redemption price for Class A and C shares equals net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
(G)   Maximum offering price per share for Class A includes an initial sales charge (represented as a percentage of offering price) which is reduced on certain levels of sales as set forth in the Funds’ Prospectus.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Transamerica
Multi-Asset
Income
    Transamerica
Multi-Managed
Balanced
    Transamerica
Short-Term
Bond
    Transamerica
Small Cap
Growth
    Transamerica
Small Cap Value
 

Assets:

                   

Investments, at value (A) (B)

  $   260,506,613     $   1,163,541,775     $   3,011,666,132     $   173,846,815     $   463,649,124  

Repurchase agreements, at value (C)

    2,153,191       16,072,330       103,369,590       5,621,180       72,894,597  

Cash collateral pledged at broker for:

                   

TBA commitments

          254,012                    

Futures contracts

          884,000                    

Receivables and other assets:

                   

Investments sold

    290,989       934,388       11,614,120       1,782,246        

Net income from securities lending

    2,169       1,657       2,710       1,412       2,657  

Shares of beneficial interest sold

    199,744       1,161,192       16,564,375       157,741       36,332  

Dividends

    270,965       579,680             9,038       73,800  

Interest

    1,929,938       2,343,481       17,817,726              

Tax reclaims

    121,622                          

Total assets

    265,475,231       1,185,772,515       3,161,034,653       181,418,432       536,656,510  
           

Liabilities:

                   

Cash collateral received upon return of:

                   

Securities on loan

    4,033,990       5,326,594       14,300,200       2,792,029       4,977,484  

Payables and other liabilities:

                   

Investments purchased

    384,182       1,496,692       11,448,790       627,169       59,034,382  

When-issued, delayed-delivery, forward and TBA commitments purchased

          73,684,998                    

Dividends and/or distributions

                606,567              

Shares of beneficial interest redeemed

    1,012,876       817,077       5,106,367       92,972       46,304  

Investment management fees

    129,581       572,068       961,967       144,346       203,628  

Distribution and service fees

    53,275       313,508       347,447       13,552       4,125  

Transfer agent fees

    22,364       79,304       223,196       6,823       3,603  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    901       90,857       10,446       689       912  

Audit and tax fees

    30,905       31,947       44,278       19,012       18,691  

Custody fees

    25,012       73,187       120,996       13,088       12,692  

Legal fees

    1,356       5,314       15,849       830       594  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    14,681       51,078       181,315       10,358       3,734  

Registration fees

    208       870       2,149       153       168  

Other accrued expenses

    5,886       17,638       44,284       4,096       3,316  

Variation margin payable on futures contracts

          104,891                    

Total liabilities

    5,715,217       82,666,023       33,413,851       3,725,117       64,309,633  

Net assets

  $ 259,760,014     $ 1,103,106,492     $ 3,127,620,802     $ 177,693,315     $ 472,346,877  
           

Net assets consist of:

                   

Paid-in capital

  $ 309,369,780     $ 815,299,655     $ 3,142,150,224     $ 128,014,774     $ 480,007,029  

Total distributable earnings (accumulated losses)

    (49,609,766     287,806,837       (14,529,422     49,678,541       (7,660,152

Net assets

  $ 259,760,014     $   1,103,106,492     $ 3,127,620,802     $ 177,693,315     $ 472,346,877  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Transamerica
Multi-Asset
Income
    Transamerica
Multi-Managed
Balanced
    Transamerica
Short-Term
Bond
    Transamerica
Small Cap
Growth
    Transamerica
Small Cap Value
 

Net assets by class:

                   

Class A

  $ 36,695,478     $ 572,827,302     $ 731,602,408     $ 16,016,607     $ 4,246,077  

Class C

    52,109,370       216,560,919       225,837,864       3,770,767       581,218  

Class I

    170,941,938       296,123,378       1,979,173,741       35,706,157       12,838,490  

Class I2

    13,228             155,004,726       79,099,783       419,837,276  

Class I3

                      28,088,867       28,471,091  

Class R

                      14,838,512       6,205,146  

Class R4

                      93,110       117,111  

Class R6

          17,594,893       36,002,063       79,512       50,468  

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares, no par value):

                   

Class A

    3,182,402       18,950,948       70,885,145       2,446,010       522,080  

Class C

    4,539,939       7,311,087       21,920,330       658,269       72,715  

Class I

    14,821,348       9,745,529       195,070,759       5,194,753       1,562,216  

Class I2

    1,201             15,294,160       11,273,266       51,042,255  

Class I3

                      4,006,289       3,454,615  

Class R

                      2,160,897       754,157  

Class R4

                      13,347       14,228  

Class R6

          578,992       3,550,337       11,338       6,095  

Net asset value per share: (D)

                   

Class A

  $ 11.53     $ 30.23     $ 10.32     $ 6.55     $ 8.13  

Class C

    11.48       29.62       10.30       5.73       7.99  

Class I

    11.53       30.39       10.15       6.87       8.22  

Class I2

    11.01             10.13       7.02       8.23  

Class I3

                      7.01       8.24  

Class R

                      6.87       8.23  

Class R4

                      6.98       8.23  

Class R6

          30.39       10.14       7.01       8.28  

Maximum offering price per share: (E)

                   

Class A

  $ 12.20     $ 31.99     $ 10.58     $ 6.93     $ 8.60  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(A) Investments, at cost

  $   243,816,027     $   914,597,672     $   2,984,049,914     $   137,186,452     $   462,829,605  

(B) Securities on loan, at value

  $ 4,469,814     $ 26,979,087     $ 15,873,005     $ 11,634,801     $ 16,835,905  

(C) Repurchase agreements, at cost

  $ 2,153,191     $ 16,072,330     $ 103,369,590     $ 5,621,180     $ 72,894,597  

 

(D) 

Net asset value per share for Class C, I, I2, I3, R, R4 and R6 shares represents offering price. The redemption price for Class A and C shares equals net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(E) 

Maximum offering price per share for Class A includes an initial sales charge (represented as a percentage of offering price) which is reduced on certain levels of sales as set forth in the Funds’ Prospectus.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Transamerica
Small/Mid
Cap Value
    Transamerica
Sustainable
Bond
    Transamerica
Unconstrained
Bond
    Transamerica
US Growth
 

Assets:

               

Investments, at value (A) (B)

  $ 618,036,649     $ 29,007,211     $ 1,611,548,453     $ 1,760,197,136  

Repurchase agreements, at value (C)

    15,081,945                   14,140,616  

Cash

          1,453,001       349,359        

Foreign currency, at value (D)

                138,620        

Receivables and other assets:

               

Investments sold

    2,422,494             1,541,822       180,488  

When-issued, delayed-delivery, forward and TBA commitments sold

                2,395,401        

Net income from securities lending

    1,769       84       8,887        

Shares of beneficial interest sold

    480,660                   164,886  

Dividends

    189,196             87,946       469,434  

Interest

          131,112       14,729,908        

Tax reclaims

          531             407,951  

Due from investment manager

          57,486              

Variation margin receivable on futures contracts

                780,033        

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

                1,986,901        

Unrealized appreciation on unfunded commitments

                1,364        

Total assets

    636,212,713       30,649,425       1,633,568,694       1,775,560,511  
         

Liabilities:

               

Cash collateral received upon return of:

               

Securities on loan

    4,090,107       1,912,438       32,214,510        

Payables and other liabilities:

               

Investments purchased

    4,951,639       274,937       1,223,458       6,757,203  

When-issued, delayed-delivery, forward and TBA commitments purchased

          3,807,483       10,112,828        

Shares of beneficial interest redeemed

    1,284,609             129       892,693  

Investment management fees

    431,256             836,770       1,038,058  

Distribution and service fees

    111,076             2       188,692  

Transfer agent fees

    87,882       234       10,136       130,670  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    37,753       21       3,194       208,084  

Audit and tax fees

    19,999       33,066       40,009       27,425  

Custody fees

    41,065       386       147,670       53,687  

Legal fees

    3,562       119       6,776       8,436  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    61,429       87       31,927       66,642  

Registration fees

    503       20       1,228       1,411  

Other accrued expenses

    13,771       90       17,206       24,858  

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

                57,399        

Total liabilities

    11,134,651       6,028,881       44,703,242       9,397,859  

Net assets

  $ 625,078,062     $ 24,620,544     $ 1,588,865,452     $ 1,766,162,652  
         

Net assets consist of:

               

Paid-in capital

  $ 619,115,043     $   25,072,174     $ 1,568,995,317     $ 806,579,815  

Total distributable earnings (accumulated losses)

    5,963,019       (451,630     19,870,135       959,582,837  

Net assets

  $   625,078,062     $ 24,620,544     $   1,588,865,452     $   1,766,162,652  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Transamerica
Small/Mid
Cap Value
    Transamerica
Sustainable
Bond
    Transamerica
Unconstrained
Bond
    Transamerica
US Growth
 

Net assets by class:

               

Class A

  $   268,642,375     $     $ 10,102     $ 764,324,914  

Class C

    58,622,045                   18,000,210  

Class I

    228,537,068       984,703       757,434       309,755,103  

Class I2

    17,795,076       23,635,841       1,588,097,916       529,573,108  

Class R6

    51,481,498                    

Class T

                      144,509,317  

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares, no par value):

               

Class A

    12,335,684             1,021       29,489,313  

Class C

    3,190,325                   763,289  

Class I

    10,079,160       100,288       76,573       11,613,918  

Class I2

    782,929       2,407,203       160,911,719       19,848,669  

Class R6

    2,254,551                    

Class T

                      1,811,528  

Net asset value per share: (E)

               

Class A

  $ 21.78     $     $ 9.89     $ 25.92  

Class C

    18.37                   23.58  

Class I

    22.67       9.82       9.89       26.67  

Class I2

    22.73       9.82       9.87       26.68  

Class R6

    22.83                    

Class T

                      79.77  

Maximum offering price per share: (F)

               

Class A

  $ 23.05     $     $ 9.89     $ 27.43  

Class T

  $     $     $     $ 87.18  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(A) Investments, at cost

  $ 548,456,263     $   29,400,742     $   1,585,238,070     $   964,546,406  

(B) Securities on loan, at value

  $ 11,620,995     $ 1,981,727     $ 34,020,014     $  

(C) Repurchase agreements, at cost

  $ 15,081,945     $     $     $ 14,140,616  

(D) Foreign currency, at cost

  $     $     $ 140,909     $  

 

(E) 

Net asset value per share for Class C, I, I2 and R6 shares represents offering price. The redemption price for Class A and C shares equals net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(F) 

Maximum offering price per share for Class A and T includes an initial sales charge (represented as a percentage of offering price) which is reduced on certain levels of sales as set forth in the Funds’ Prospectus.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the year ended October 31, 2020

 

     Transamerica
Balanced II
    Transamerica
Bond
    Transamerica
Capital Growth
   

Transamerica
Dividend
Focused

    Transamerica
Dynamic
Income
 

Investment Income:

                   

Dividend income

  $ 1,221,651     $ 390,700     $ 190,715     $ 14,247,596     $ 5,505,283  

Interest income

    1,177,673       51,925,404       146,816       37,665       2,708  

Net income from securities lending

    3,322       97,336       586,583       2,653       259,931  

Withholding taxes on foreign income

    (1,826                 (712      

Total investment income

    2,400,820       52,413,440       924,114       14,287,202       5,767,922  
           

Expenses:

                   

Investment management fees

    570,390       6,278,821       19,308,770       3,463,525       704,802  

Distribution and service fees:

                   

Class A

          359,634       1,489,879       185,087       124,220  

Class C

          881,226       2,957,165       41,308       620,881  

Class R

    339,229                          

Transfer agent fees

                   

Class A

          330,388       612,829       29,489       65,953  

Class C

          74,092       304,939       6,484       84,986  

Class I

          1,292,006       1,776,542       9,870       30,166  

Class I2

          11,541       28,739       29,223        

Class I3

    3,824                          

Class R

    1,133                          

Class R6

          1,692       1,565       332        

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    2,929       114,558       258,527       37,453       3,452  

Audit and tax fees

    36,106       53,837       45,655       27,840       27,186  

Custody fees

    13,677       167,339       211,818       31,197       7,600  

Legal fees

    5,129       74,252       124,499       29,903       5,926  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    10,621       300,669       415,412       39,051       72,408  

Registration fees

    17,907       103,603       236,000       69,712       41,057  

Other

    15,782       71,588       96,497       29,497       28,001  

Total expenses before waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1,016,727       10,115,246       27,868,836       4,029,971       1,816,638  

Expenses waived and/or reimbursed:

                   

Class A

                            (48,817

Class C

                      (2,154     (60,572

Class I

          (635,743                 (19,045

Class R

    (161                        

Recapture of previously waived and/or reimbursed fees:

                   

Class A

                            1,184  

Class C

                      1,070       46  

Class I

          26,297                   97  

Class R

    161                          

Net expenses

    1,016,727       9,505,800       27,868,836       4,028,887       1,689,531  
           

Net investment income (loss)

    1,384,093       42,907,640       (26,944,722     10,258,315       4,078,391  
           

Net realized gain (loss) on:

                   

Investments

    3,884,846       14,213,572       317,209,826       (39,261,636     (19,456,741

Capital gain distributions received from unaffiliated investment companies

                            15,128  

Futures contracts

    92,457       32,522                    

Foreign currency transactions

                2,716              

Net realized gain (loss)

    3,977,303       14,246,094       317,212,542       (39,261,636     (19,441,613
           

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

                   

Investments

    5,348,083       3,788,455       1,487,641,024       (55,000,327     (2,640,904

Futures contracts

    (39,919     (4,042                  

Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

                375              

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    5,308,164       3,784,413       1,487,641,399       (55,000,327     (2,640,904

Net realized and change in unrealized gain (loss)

    9,285,467       18,030,507       1,804,853,941       (94,261,963     (22,082,517

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  $   10,669,560     $   60,938,147     $   1,777,909,219     $   (84,003,648   $   (18,004,126

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)

For the period and year ended October 31, 2020

 

     Transamerica
Emerging
Markets Debt
    Transamerica
Emerging
Markets
Opportunities (A)
    Transamerica
Event Driven
    Transamerica
Floating Rate
    Transamerica
Global Equity
 

Investment Income:

                   

Dividend income

  $ 28,213     $ 9,665,311     $ 285,054     $ 35,939     $ 1,800,986  

Interest income

    31,032,893             657,446       5,870,995       2,891  

Net income from securities lending

    26,632       62,835       2,941       4,076       9,407  

Withholding taxes on foreign income

    (139,677     (1,114,340                 (131,501

Total investment income

    30,948,061       8,613,806       945,441       5,911,010       1,681,783  
           

Expenses:

                   

Investment management fees

    2,951,868       3,087,642       981,027       705,483       727,705  

Distribution and service fees:

                   

Class A

    21,640                   44,263       128,304  

Class C

    72,542                   152,227       71,112  

Transfer agent fees

                   

Class A

    23,109                   20,048       110,696  

Class C

    12,596                   15,296       15,762  

Class I

    344,593       106       959       73,928       34,029  

Class I2

    8,890       28,660       6,044       472        

Class R6

    565                         62  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    11,676       9,985       2,020       2,522       2,255  

Audit and tax fees

    44,686       25,202       42,836       43,001       22,622  

Custody fees

    159,191       229,583       49,529       113,322       60,133  

Legal fees

    19,586       44,412       3,573       2,117       3,899  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    69,291       68,800       8,149       3,825       17,733  

Registration fees

    86,096       71,679       19,850       44,192       52,071  

Dividends, interest and fees for borrowings from securities sold short

                52,361              

Other

    35,343       20,954       15,194       16,110       17,432  

Total expenses before waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    3,861,672       3,587,023       1,181,542       1,236,806       1,263,815  

Expenses waived and/or reimbursed:

                   

Class A

                      (44,823     (54,249

Class C

                      (37,353     (8,761

Class I

          (130     (1,601     (168,210     (8,322

Class I2

          (388     (33,977     (12,971      

Class R6

                            (9

Recapture of previously waived and/or reimbursed fees:

                   

Class A

                      16,950       6,427  

Class C

                      15,326       1,760  

Class I

          43       403       62,889       14,509  

Class I2

          388       6,979       9,710        

Class R6

                            9  

Net expenses

    3,861,672       3,586,936       1,153,346       1,078,324       1,215,179  
           

Net investment income (loss)

    27,086,389       5,026,870       (207,905     4,832,686       466,604  
           

Net realized gain (loss) on:

                   

Investments

    (32,320,153 )(B)      (27,131,441     7,082,138       (11,554,141     1,601,397  

Securities sold short

                (2,486,663            

Written options and swaptions

                (397,706            

Swap agreements

                (53,816            

Futures contracts

          1,283,268       55,156              

Forward foreign currency contracts

    (2,444,475           116,781             (1,513

Foreign currency transactions

    (1,252,757     (93,635     (99,231           (23,093

Net realized gain (loss)

    (36,017,385     (25,941,808     4,216,659         (11,554,141     1,576,791  
           

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

                   

Investments

    (7,670,347 )(C)      46,347,389       2,408,428       4,123,380         (2,072,323

Unfunded commitment

                      (1,046      

Securities sold short

                153,689              

Written options and swaptions

                (25,479            

Swap agreements

                12,543              

Futures contracts

          (59,889     351,348              

Forward foreign currency contracts

    (964,929           84,746              

Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

    (95,364     2,104       (24,039           10,314  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (8,730,640     46,289,604       2,961,236       4,122,334       (2,062,009

Net realized and change in unrealized gain (loss)

    (44,748,025     20,347,796       7,177,895       (7,431,807     (485,218

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  $   (17,661,636   $   25,374,666     $   6,969,990     $ (2,599,121   $ (18,614

 

(A)    Fund commenced operations on December 19, 2019.
(B)    Includes net of realized foreign capital gains tax of $94,150.
(C)    Includes net change in foreign capital gains tax of $(18,791).

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)

For the period and year ended October 31, 2020

 

    

Transamerica
Government
Money Market

    Transamerica
High Quality
Bond
    Transamerica
High Yield
Bond
    Transamerica
High Yield
ESG (A)
   

Transamerica
High Yield

Muni

 

Investment Income:

                   

Dividend income

  $     $     $ 3,176,139     $ 5,061     $ 42,092  

Interest income

    11,876,303       6,677,719         107,937,122         188,685         3,989,350  

Net income from securities lending

          2,344       225,396       63       1,156  

Total investment income

    11,876,303       6,680,063       111,338,657       193,809       4,032,598  
           

Expenses:

                   

Investment management fees

    3,299,425       748,557       10,764,260       27,805       527,350  

Distribution and service fees:

                   

Class A

    536,773             207,777             48,346  

Class C

    133,606             230,632             116,032  

Class R

          64,918       165,381              

Class R2

    2,429,955                          

Class R4

    265,173       98,387       1,108,941              

Transfer agent fees

                   

Class A

    204,659             158,597             12,240  

Class C

    15,368             32,398             7,742  

Class I

    38,596             311,402       253       68,498  

Class I2

    401             59,677       358        

Class I3

    5,862       10,848       17,466              

Class R

                52,237              

Class R2

    2,833,740                          

Class R4

    7,955       2,952       33,268              

Class R6

                3,403              

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    34,996       4,803       49,888       190       2,462  

Audit and tax fees

    32,199       37,617       51,298       34,602       45,303  

Custody fees

    212,092       23,334       160,201       386       73,589  

Legal fees

    651,583       8,391       85,296       19,279       4,329  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    125,768       15,736       166,812       12,910       14,148  

Registration fees

    114,678       33,298       176,270       442       54,374  

Other

    75,687       17,796       77,612       563       14,320  

Total expenses before waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

      11,018,516       1,066,637       13,912,816       96,788       988,733  

Expenses waived and/or reimbursed:

                   

Class A

    (716,066                       (30,595

Class C

    (127,828                       (36,087

Class I

    (41,830           (230,893     (3,129     (64,178

Class I2

    (7,847                 (55,966      

Class I3

    (106,901                        

Class R

                (49,947            

Class R2

    (3,675,247                        

Class R4

    (364,066     (25,698     (36,419            

Recapture of previously waived and/or reimbursed fees:

                   

Class A

    132,785                         269  

Class C

    6,065             3,092             88  

Class I

    532                          

Class I3

                5,099              

Class R

                899              

Class R2

    8,108                          

Class R4

    2,237       2,314       43,078              

Net expenses

    6,128,458       1,043,253       13,647,725       37,693       858,230  
           

Net investment income (loss)

    5,747,845       5,636,810       97,690,932       156,116       3,174,368  
           

Net realized gain (loss) on:

                   

Investments

          1,145,886       (30,053,672     (3,823     (1,329,076
           

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

                   

Investments

          (1,296,387     (29,178,599     (163,331     (2,646,649

Net realized and change in unrealized gain (loss)

          (150,501     (59,232,271     (167,154     (3,975,725

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 5,747,845     $   5,486,309     $ 38,458,661     $ (11,038   $ (801,357

 

(A)    Fund commenced operations on July 31, 2020.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)

For the year ended October 31, 2020

 

     Transamerica
Inflation
Opportunities
    Transamerica
Inflation-
Protected
Securities
    Transamerica
Intermediate
Bond
    Transamerica
Intermediate
Muni
    Transamerica
International
Equity
 

Investment Income:

                   

Dividend income

  $ 3,169     $     $ 116,530     $ 115,783     $ 106,142,945  

Interest income

    2,361,004       1,885,042       53,763,553       45,305,964       86,464  

Non-cash dividend income

                            7,960,798  

Net income from securities lending

    9,391       6,149       130,074             435,322  

Withholding taxes on foreign income

                            (9,838,710

Total investment income

    2,373,564       1,891,191       54,010,157       45,421,747       104,786,819  
           

Expenses:

                   

Investment management fees

    617,029       431,611       7,954,980       8,232,997       30,409,244  

Distribution and service fees:

                   

Class A

    2,898                   584,896       375,897  

Class C

    5,409                   1,413,400       374,067  

Class R

          50,181       227,493             140,389  

Class R4

          5,372       410,750             44,762  

Transfer agent fees

                   

Class A

    1,665                   85,090       441,527  

Class C

    453                   82,358       75,087  

Class I

    5,168                   1,661,841       2,034,415  

Class I2

    7,673             111,018             120,537  

Class I3

          7,605       30,743             15,705  

Class R

                762             466  

Class R4

          161       12,323             1,343  

Class R6

    4                         18,293  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    2,689       2,821       51,531       50,007       106,252  

Audit and tax fees

    40,436       38,263       57,909       60,583       64,096  

Custody fees

    29,473       41,838       212,002       237,226       926,751  

Legal fees

    4,718       4,928       88,916       89,553       178,546  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    11,819       9,063       160,522       231,885       347,182  

Registration fees

    55,224       30,912       54,904       140,185       216,929  

Acquired fund fees

                      6,524        

Other

    14,787       13,253       105,946       84,342       186,893  

Total expenses before waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    799,445       636,008       9,479,799       12,960,887       36,078,381  

Expenses waived and/or reimbursed:

                   

Class A

    (2,164                 (233,958     (102,388

Class C

    (426                 (353,350      

Class I

    (5,123                 (1,183,870      

Class I2

    (9,321                        

Class I3

          (20,031                  

Class R

          (4,380                  

Class R4

          (2,919     (36,908            

Class R6

    (6                        

Recapture of previously waived and/or reimbursed fees:

                   

Class A

    947                         20,505  

Class C

    180                          

Class I

    857                          

Class I2

    9,321                          

Class I3

          32,502                    

Class R

          3,335                    

Class R4

          393       2,527              

Class R6

    6                          

Net expenses

    793,716       644,908       9,445,418       11,189,709       35,996,498  
           

Net investment income (loss)

    1,579,848       1,246,283       44,564,739       34,232,038       68,790,321  
           

Net realized gain (loss) on:

                   

Investments

    1,438,679       468,552       79,792,419       (1,997,112     (172,196,572

Written options and swaptions

                      2,196        

Forward foreign currency contracts

    (630,396     (362,769                  

Foreign currency transactions

    (80,653     (1,072                 445,818  

Net realized gain (loss)

    727,630       104,711       79,792,419       (1,994,916     (171,750,754
           

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

                   

Investments

    3,080,887       6,445,841       (5,750,715     18,156,703       (303,917,483

Forward foreign currency contracts

    644,621       206,288                    

Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

    894       (2,867                 759,171  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    3,726,402       6,649,262       (5,750,715     18,156,703       (303,158,312

Net realized and change in unrealized gain (loss)

    4,454,032       6,753,973       74,041,704       16,161,787       (474,909,066

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  $   6,033,880     $   8,000,256     $   118,606,443     $   50,393,825     $   (406,118,745

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)

For the year ended October 31, 2020

 

     Transamerica
International
Growth
    Transamerica
International
Small Cap
Value
    Transamerica
International
Stock
    Transamerica
Large Cap
Value
    Transamerica
Large Core
 

Investment Income:

                   

Dividend income

  $ 30,428,263     $ 12,848,981     $ 2,852,630     $ 52,869,124     $ 3,783,197  

Interest income

    60,620       23,672             185,543        

Net income from securities lending

    246,668       84,338       8,041       35,022       3,311  

Withholding taxes on foreign income

    (2,618,353     (1,268,243     (253,071     (151,681      

Total investment income

    28,117,198       11,688,748       2,607,600       52,938,008       3,786,508  
           

Expenses:

                   

Investment management fees

    9,389,159       5,254,026       633,319       11,365,534       880,281  

Distribution and service fees:

                   

Class A

    342             1,174       155,210        

Class C

                      242,176        

Class R

                            290,295  

Class R4

                            9,953  

Transfer agent fees

                   

Class A

    936             123       102,698        

Class C

                      42,720        

Class I

    97       175,934       519       157,776        

Class I2

    93,421       28,822       6,682       117,859        

Class I3

                            10,025  

Class R

                            990  

Class R4

                            299  

Class R6

                34       2,066        

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    31,404       13,609       2,317       76,301       4,725  

Audit and tax fees

    36,079       31,004       25,315       38,227       26,763  

Custody fees

    230,802       180,508       93,669       110,055       25,501  

Legal fees

    53,656       23,742       4,358       81,346       8,146  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    88,815       41,768       10,254       142,155       16,155  

Registration fees

    53,128       37,525       50,609       83,131       31,126  

Other

    116,942       29,905       14,538       78,495       18,028  

Total expenses before waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    10,094,781       5,816,843       842,911       12,795,749       1,322,287  

Expenses waived and/or reimbursed:

                   

Class A

    (737           (270     (3,601      

Class C

                      (1,168      

Class I

    (54           (350     (130,603      

Class I2

                (49,775     (126,179      

Class R6

                (238     (1,835      

Recapture of previously waived and/or reimbursed fees:

                   

Class A

    9             511              

Class I

                189              

Class I2

                108,493              

Class R6

                555              

Net expenses

    10,093,999       5,816,843       902,026       12,532,363       1,322,287  
           

Net investment income (loss)

    18,023,199       5,871,905       1,705,574       40,405,645       2,464,221  
           

Net realized gain (loss) on:

                   

Investments

    (16,855,688     5,343,422       (4,106,715     (264,651,953     13,346,867  

Foreign currency transactions

    401,719       320,843       7,168              

Net realized gain (loss)

      (16,453,969     5,664,265       (4,099,547     (264,651,953     13,346,867  
           

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

                   

Investments

    65,056,424         (15,299,765     (8,434,371     (22,285,601     1,667,002  

Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

    (123,232     59,877       6,377              

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    64,933,192       (15,239,888     (8,427,994     (22,285,601     1,667,002  

Net realized and change in unrealized gain (loss)

    48,479,223       (9,575,623     (12,527,541     (286,937,554     15,013,869  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 66,502,422     $ (3,703,718   $   (10,821,967   $   (246,531,909   $   17,478,090  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)

For the year ended October 31, 2020

 

         
Transamerica
Large Growth
    Transamerica
Large Value
Opportunities
    Transamerica
Mid Cap
Growth
    Transamerica
Mid Cap Value
Opportunities
    Transamerica
MLP &
Energy Income
 

Investment Income:

                   

Dividend income

  $ 3,242,271     $ 11,495,727     $ 1,578,473     $ 24,671,887     $ 8,710,745  

Interest income

    7,221             14,157       297,036       32,954  

Net income from securities lending

    128,143       10,131       15,192       19,826       20,761  

Withholding taxes on foreign income

          (5,657                 (376,002

Total investment income

    3,377,635       11,500,201       1,607,822       24,988,749       8,388,458  
           

Expenses:

                   

Investment management fees

    5,769,490       1,789,546       2,291,849       8,675,392       2,231,129  

Distribution and service fees:

                   

Class A

                29,765       44,059       33,743  

Class C

                13,539       160,933       89,562  

Class R

    694,360       323,951       107,903       251,338        

Class R4

    110,803       55,196       1,243       222,049        

Transfer agent fees

                   

Class A

                21,994       54,903       30,645  

Class C

                2,473       26,172       22,605  

Class I

                1,479       494,997       13,429  

Class I2

                19,150       17,188       12,197  

Class I3

    52,848       23,562       2,762       10,914        

Class R

    2,171       1,090       354       991        

Class R4

    3,324       1,656       37       6,661        

Class R6

                      15,873        

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    22,037       9,664       8,303       30,278       4,713  

Audit and tax fees

    30,357       27,393       31,662       42,176       35,571  

Custody fees

    81,639       33,791       29,567       98,699       28,447  

Legal fees

    43,051       16,495       15,104       51,371       8,115  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    69,663       31,251       28,832       189,168       28,058  

Registration fees

    38,554       33,575       66,399       121,099       43,542  

Other

    43,556       27,332       20,982       63,685       22,508  

Total expenses before waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    6,961,853       2,374,502       2,693,397       10,577,946       2,604,264  

Expenses waived and/or reimbursed:

                   

Class A

                      (20,347     (13,463

Class C

                            (11,788

Class I3

                     

Class R

          (5,348     (946     (3,020      

Class R4

    (20,241     (2,842     (346     (94,284      

Recapture of previously waived and/or reimbursed fees:

                   

Class A

                      1,272       835  

Class C

                            1,178  

Class I2

                5,047              

Class I3

          4,762       6,032              

Class R

          10,060       13,600       3,904        

Class R4

    501       3,153       27       2,294        

Net expenses

    6,942,113       2,384,287       2,716,811       10,467,765       2,581,026  
           

Net investment income (loss)

    (3,564,478     9,115,914       (1,108,989     14,520,984       5,807,432  
           

Net realized gain (loss) on:

                   

Investments

    159,523,649       (13,795,632     20,305,200       (28,025,278     (17,844,696

Foreign currency transactions

    671                         3,484  

Net realized gain (loss)

    159,524,320       (13,795,632     20,305,200       (28,025,278     (17,841,212
           

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

                   

Investments

    246,912,683       (26,786,024     38,860,110       (115,182,318     (38,218,841

Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

    650                         (188

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    246,913,333       (26,786,024     38,860,110       (115,182,318     (38,219,029

Net realized and change in unrealized gain (loss)

    406,437,653       (40,581,656     59,165,310       (143,207,596     (56,060,241

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  $   402,873,175     $   (31,465,742   $   58,056,321     $   (128,686,612   $   (50,252,809

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)

For the year ended October 31, 2020

 

     Transamerica
Multi-Asset
Income
    Transamerica
Multi-Managed
Balanced
    Transamerica
Short-Term
Bond
    Transamerica
Small Cap
Growth
    Transamerica
Small Cap
Value
 

Investment Income:

                   

Dividend income

  $ 5,354,182     $ 10,751,627     $     $ 498,521     $ 2,174,623  

Interest income

    6,839,972       9,873,589       84,697,913       18,904       7,369  

Net income from securities lending

    49,944       21,558       32,768       24,610       110,508  

Withholding taxes on foreign income

          (9,855                  

Total investment income

    12,244,098         20,636,919       84,730,681       542,035       2,292,500  
           

Expenses:

                   

Investment management fees

    1,533,263       6,482,352       11,331,050       1,445,993       1,055,527  

Distribution and service fees:

                   

Class A

    94,163       1,405,647       1,734,940       37,080       10,019  

Class C

    516,225       2,050,457       2,599,505       37,254       6,244  

Class R

                      76,004       32,398  

Class R4

                      251       380  

Transfer agent fees

                   

Class A

    40,699       436,319       396,197       26,677       8,962  

Class C

    45,785       168,370       242,139       6,089       855  

Class I

    184,654       293,350       1,886,781       36,495       13,664  

Class I2

                21,254       5,257       6,241  

Class I3

                      2,029       1,824  

Class R

                      247       107  

Class R4

                      8       11  

Class R6

          1,195       2,695       6       4  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    6,686       113,394       77,609       4,122       3,057  

Audit and tax fees

    44,225       43,492       65,299       25,911       25,081  

Custody fees

    62,065       145,701       252,197       25,823       23,072  

Legal fees

    12,254       45,787       137,278       7,155       3,895  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    45,093       124,806       412,788       26,370       5,037  

Registration fees

    79,976       83,640       197,695       89,324       74,875  

Other

    20,047       53,520       133,331       18,915       16,004  

Total expenses before waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    2,685,135       11,448,030       19,490,758       1,871,010       1,287,257  

Expenses waived and/or reimbursed:

                   

Class A

                      (4,141     (5,871

Class C

                      (670     (557

Class I

    (120,752                       (8,306

Class I2

                      (9,679     (40,788

Class I3

                      (2,347     (14,614

Class R

                            (5,278

Class R4

                      (122     (247

Class R6

                            (31

Recapture of previously waived and/or reimbursed fees:

                   

Class A

                      1,360       2,371  

Class C

                      587       554  

Class I

    15,933                         8,306  

Class I2

                      12,136       40,788  

Class I3

                      3,325       14,614  

Class R

                            4,134  

Class R4

                      25       139  

Class R6

                            22  

Net expenses

    2,580,316       11,448,030       19,490,758       1,871,484       1,282,493  
           

Net investment income (loss)

    9,663,782       9,188,889       65,239,923       (1,329,449     1,010,007  
           

Net realized gain (loss) on:

                   

Investments

    (2,764,091     43,298,094       (190,797     15,016,375       (8,041,199

Futures contracts

          61,532                    

Foreign currency transactions

    298                          

Net realized gain (loss)

    (2,763,793     43,359,626       (190,797     15,016,375       (8,041,199
           

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

                   

Investments

      (4,936,810     40,314,103       (11,097,201     3,997,968       (7,976,971

Futures contracts

          (569,887                  

Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

    8,345                          

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (4,928,465     39,744,216       (11,097,201     3,997,968       (7,976,971

Net realized and change in unrealized gain (loss)

    (7,692,258     83,103,842         (11,287,998     19,014,343       (16,018,170

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 1,971,524     $ 92,292,731     $ 53,951,925     $   17,684,894     $   (15,008,163

 

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)

For the period and year ended October 31, 2020

 

     Transamerica
Small/Mid Cap
Value
    Transamerica
Sustainable
Bond (A)
    Transamerica
Unconstrained
Bond
    Transamerica
US Growth
 

Investment Income:

               

Dividend income

  $ 13,343,566     $     $ 1,726,485     $ 12,202,719  

Interest income

    90,958       89,221       49,692,935       61,572  

Net income from securities lending

    80,105       118       124,993       24,056  

Withholding taxes on foreign income

    (11,820                  

Total investment income

    13,502,809       89,339       51,544,413       12,288,347  
         

Expenses:

               

Investment management fees

    5,456,807       25,536       8,636,945       10,833,669  

Distribution and service fees:

               

Class A (B)

    738,715             2       1,793,411  

Class C

    831,649                   186,644  

Transfer agent fees

               

Class A

    658,803                   982,394  

Class C

    150,344                   32,909  

Class I

    285,329       251       726       365,419  

Class I2

    1,362       448       101,407       37,830  

Class R6

    3,633                    

Class T

                      78,101  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    52,208       239       34,233       243,645  

Audit and tax fees

    27,306       47,088       58,653       41,677  

Custody fees

    79,339       386       336,106       108,661  

Legal fees

    29,723       18,280       61,791       75,563  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    121,787       12,950       107,006       181,606  

Registration fees

    75,663       458       51,415       79,916  

Other

    44,787       564       59,166       73,727  

Total expenses

    8,557,455       106,200       9,447,450       15,115,172  

Expenses waived and/or reimbursed:

               

Class C

                      (3,519

Class I

          (3,223     (34      

Class I2

          (74,824     (79,363      

Recapture of previously waived and/or reimbursed fees:

               

Class C

                      3,393  

Net expenses

    8,557,455       28,153       9,368,053       15,115,046  
         

Net investment income (loss)

    4,945,354       61,186       42,176,360       (2,826,699
         

Net realized gain (loss) on:

               

Investments

    (46,127,028     (47,111     13,929,963       168,537,730  

Futures contracts

                2,470,091        

Forward foreign currency contracts

                (7,163,455      

Foreign currency transactions

                161,466        

Net realized gain (loss)

    (46,127,028     (47,111     9,398,065       168,537,730  
         

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

               

Investments

    (56,312,013     (393,531     20,462,998       223,779,803  

Unfunded commitment

                5,629        

Futures contracts

                2,759,868        

Forward foreign currency contracts

                2,674,687        

Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

                8,618       14,258  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (56,312,013     (393,531     25,911,800       223,794,061  

Net realized and change in unrealized gain (loss)

      (102,439,041     (440,642     35,309,865       392,331,791  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  $ (97,493,687   $   (379,456   $   77,486,225     $   389,505,092  

 

(A)    Fund commenced operations on July 31, 2020.
(B)    Class A commenced operations for Transamerica Unconstrained Bond on October 1, 2020.

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

For the years ended:

 

         
Transamerica Balanced II
    Transamerica Bond     Transamerica Capital Growth  
     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019  

From operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 1,384,093     $ 1,882,430     $ 42,907,640     $ 33,260,379     $ (26,944,722   $ (14,632,538

Net realized gain (loss)

    3,977,303       2,630,631       14,246,094       3,167,514       317,212,542       248,146,744  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    5,308,164       10,571,200       3,784,413       47,815,884       1,487,641,399       (178,872,607

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    10,669,560       15,084,261       60,938,147       84,243,777       1,777,909,219       54,641,599  
             

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Class A

                (3,550,175     (3,599,802     (42,218,753     (16,845,243

Class B (A)

                      (928           (41,993

Class C

                (1,652,158     (1,514,060     (26,097,461     (8,569,291

Class I

                (34,363,536     (24,398,329     (92,872,512     (29,773,771

Class I2

                (4,370,710     (3,545,254     (63,098,839     (13,510,949

Class I3

    (1,981,053     (2,359,981                        

Class R

    (2,375,724     (3,396,677                        

Class R6 (B)

                (664,305     (503,661     (3,117,851      

Class T1 (C)

                      (118           (2,954

Advisor Class (C)

                                  (16,460

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (4,356,777     (5,756,658     (44,600,884     (33,562,152     (227,405,416     (68,760,661
             

Capital share transactions:

                       

Proceeds from shares sold:

                       

Class A

                66,068,341       75,784,620       282,458,678       163,954,427  

Class B (A)

                      1,616             18,955  

Class C

                35,934,488       45,576,088       124,728,775       103,162,094  

Class I

                771,626,652       867,375,933       1,312,369,519       785,845,665  

Class I2

                275,465,455       239,618       33,918,895       3,794,193  

Class I3

    3,690,088       590,339                          

Class R

    4,130,620       2,972,488                          

Class R6 (B)

                10,675,575       11,408,787       6,707,763       204,903  

Class T1 (C)

                                  9,700  

Advisor Class (C)

                                  3,800  
      7,820,708       3,562,827         1,159,770,511         1,000,386,662         1,760,183,630         1,056,993,737  

Issued from fund acquisition:

                       

Class I2

                                  171,778,728  

Class R6 (B)

                                  14,982,875  
                                    186,761,603  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested:

                       

Class A

                3,089,728       3,182,834       39,180,816       15,744,346  

Class B (A)

                      881             41,964  

Class C

                1,403,144       1,260,503       25,797,127       8,420,392  

Class I

                26,506,614       18,490,111       91,807,370       29,370,611  

Class I2

                4,370,710       3,545,254       63,098,839       13,510,949  

Class I3

    1,981,053       2,359,981                          

Class R

    2,375,724       3,396,677                          

Class R6 (B)

                651,475       503,661       3,117,851        

Class T1 (C)

                      101             2,954  

Advisor Class (C)

                                  16,460  
      4,356,777       5,756,658       36,021,671       26,983,345       223,002,003       67,107,676  

Cost of shares redeemed:

                       

Class A

                (60,169,123     (41,940,624     (236,526,012     (146,505,845

Class B (A)

                      (48,203           (22,933

Class C

                (22,761,324     (12,567,104     (77,369,913     (45,651,712

Class I

                (603,671,487     (233,374,752     (927,636,620     (475,600,960

Class I2

                (17,069,236     (25,998,005     (204,232,045     (35,163,964

Class I3

    (6,203,606     (6,385,554                        

Class R

      (14,339,645       (23,822,041                        

Class R6 (B)

                (7,627,410     (2,017,577     (10,336,223     (95,904

Class T1 (C)

                      (10,527           (75,200

Advisor Class (C)

                                  (426,071
      (20,543,251     (30,207,595     (711,298,580     (315,956,792     (1,456,100,813     (703,542,589

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

         
Transamerica Balanced II
    Transamerica Bond     Transamerica Capital Growth  
     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019  

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

  $     $     $     $ 71,198     $     $ 879,020  

Class B (A)

                      (71,198           (879,020
                                     

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

                5,851,645       2,053,180       7,214,452       5,022,289  

Class C

                (5,851,645     (2,053,180     (7,214,452     (5,022,289
                                     

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    (8,365,766     (20,888,110     484,493,602       711,413,215       527,084,820       607,320,427  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (2,052,983     (11,560,507     500,830,865       762,094,840       2,077,588,623       593,201,365  
             

Net assets:

                       

Beginning of year

    120,673,206       132,233,713       1,401,215,631       639,120,791       2,013,314,390       1,420,113,025  

End of year

  $   118,620,223     $   120,673,206     $   1,902,046,496     $   1,401,215,631     $   4,090,903,013     $   2,013,314,390  
             

Capital share transactions - shares:

                       

Shares issued:

                       

Class A

                6,997,509       8,249,628       7,659,467       5,896,175  

Class B (A)

                      179             900  

Class C

                3,816,404       4,971,272       4,505,206       4,669,717  

Class I

                81,434,878       93,962,005       34,489,664       26,697,868  

Class I2

                29,259,876       26,122       2,317,768       259,845  

Class I3

    322,847       55,932                          

Class R

    362,657       289,343                          

Class R6 (B)

                1,123,270       1,234,352       444,276       15,357  

Class T1 (C)

                                  382  

Advisor Class (C)

                                  139  
      685,504       345,275       122,631,937       108,443,558       49,416,381       37,540,383  

Shares issued on fund acquisition:

                       

Class I2

                                  12,844,998  

Class R6 (B)

                                  1,120,366  
                                    13,965,364  

Shares reinvested:

                       

Class A

                327,265       346,066       1,502,332       662,641  

Class B (A)

                      98             2,296  

Class C

                149,651       137,907       1,303,544       449,807  

Class I

                2,801,776       1,998,725       3,317,939       1,174,824  

Class I2

                459,822       386,053       5,411,564       1,142,092  

Class I3

    181,097       241,447                          

Class R

    216,573       350,180                          

Class R6 (B)

                68,857       54,555       267,397        

Class T1 (C)

                      11             124  

Advisor Class (C)

                                  660  
      397,670       591,627       3,807,371       2,923,415       11,802,776       3,432,444  

Shares redeemed:

                       

Class A

                (6,429,148     (4,541,197     (6,856,363     (5,295,810

Class B (A)

                      (5,374           (1,092

Class C

                (2,447,701     (1,381,656     (3,085,919     (2,104,314

Class I

                (64,799,028     (25,372,662     (25,943,024     (16,489,041

Class I2

                (1,848,847     (2,820,054     (11,807,417     (2,546,337

Class I3

    (554,529     (615,129                        

Class R

    (1,297,361     (2,300,042                        

Class R6 (B)

                (818,554     (217,239     (636,661     (7,090

Class T1 (C)

                      (1,165           (2,729

Advisor Class (C)

                                  (14,789
      (1,851,890     (2,915,171     (76,343,278     (34,339,347     (48,329,384     (26,461,202

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

                      7,812             30,433  

Class B (A)

                      (7,801           (39,645
                        11             (9,212

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

                611,619       221,106       195,642       178,851  

Class C

                (615,578     (222,518     (257,931     (227,886
                  (3,959     (1,412     (62,289     (49,035

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

         
Transamerica Balanced II
    Transamerica Bond     Transamerica Capital Growth  
     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019  

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding:

                       

Class A

                1,507,245       4,283,415       2,501,078       1,472,290  

Class B (A)

                      (12,898           (37,541

Class C

                902,776       3,505,005       2,464,900       2,787,324  

Class I

                19,437,626       70,588,068       11,864,579       11,383,651  

Class I2

                27,870,851       (2,407,879     (4,078,085     11,700,598  

Class I3

    (50,585     (317,750                        

Class R

    (718,131     (1,660,519                        

Class R6 (B)

                373,573       1,071,668       75,012       1,128,633  

Class T1 (C)

                      (1,154           (2,223

Advisor Class (C)

                                  (13,990
        (768,716       (1,978,269       50,092,071         77,026,225         12,827,484         28,418,742  

 

(A)    Class ceased operations on May 6, 2019.
(B)    Class R6 commenced operations for Transamerica Capital Growth on October 18, 2019.
(C)    Class ceased operations on February 15, 2019.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

     Transamerica
Dividend Focused
   

Transamerica

Dynamic Income

    Transamerica
Emerging Markets Debt
 
     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019  

From operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 10,258,315     $ 12,678,632     $ 4,078,391     $ 6,744,762     $ 27,086,389     $ 39,112,721  

Net realized gain (loss)

    (39,261,636     59,286,473       (19,441,613     (3,123,023     (36,017,385     (8,104,776

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (55,000,327     (27,626,239     (2,640,904     13,050,499       (8,730,640     37,871,772  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (84,003,648     44,338,866       (18,004,126     16,672,238       (17,661,636     68,879,717  
             

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Class A

    (10,787,279     (12,974,346     (1,692,895     (2,377,154     (195,910     (325,061

Class C

    (721,058     (782,738     (1,799,395     (3,254,419     (146,193     (289,607

Class I

    (1,581,031     (2,234,630     (1,047,778     (1,743,915     (9,372,202     (19,384,805

Class I2

    (56,983,657     (74,189,906                 (2,916,454     (6,267,258

Class R6

    (625,262     (672,731                 (154,889     (204,543

Class T1 (A)

          (2,888           (105           (87

Advisor Class (A)

          (1,560           (108           (284

Return of capital:

                       

Class A

                (718,078     (591,949     (42,326      

Class C

                (763,255     (810,402     (31,583      

Class I

                (444,440     (434,262     (2,024,779      

Class I2

                    (630,074    

Class R6

                    (33,462    

Class T1 (A)

                      (26            

Advisor Class (A)

                      (28            

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (70,698,287     (90,858,799     (6,465,841     (9,212,368     (15,547,872     (26,471,645
             

Capital share transactions:

                       

Proceeds from shares sold:

                       

Class A

    13,785,487       8,974,798       1,971,346       1,587,296       1,847,039       2,444,722  

Class C

    460,413       3,928,096       1,362,424       1,482,915       774,343       823,332  

Class I

    2,374,122       3,067,457       6,278,385       16,673,685       95,204,590       153,999,298  

Class I2

    126,422,160       8,967,098                   31,139,417       399,295  

Class R6

    1,397,574       936,656                   7,043,922       4,043,273  

Advisor Class (A)

                                  428  
      144,439,756       25,874,105       9,612,155       19,743,896       136,009,311       161,710,348  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested:

                       

Class A

    10,779,638       12,961,595       2,185,432       2,717,182       229,127       313,023  

Class C

    711,825       780,105       2,386,850       3,763,669       161,923       266,219  

Class I

    1,579,273       2,232,331       1,472,491       2,147,872       8,757,588       15,266,165  

Class I2

    56,983,657       74,189,906                   3,546,528       6,267,258  

Class R6

    625,262       672,731                   188,351       143,622  

Class T1 (A)

          2,888             131             87  

Advisor Class (A)

          1,560             136             284  
      70,679,655       90,841,116       6,044,773       8,628,990       12,883,517       22,256,658  

Cost of shares redeemed:

                       

Class A

    (14,261,925     (17,951,568     (16,764,173     (21,936,644     (3,533,589     (9,827,760

Class C

    (2,249,059     (3,479,245     (18,589,154     (31,513,301     (2,681,427     (2,648,306

Class I

    (3,892,717     (8,905,043     (20,942,784     (21,533,160       (289,360,645       (224,678,743

Class I2

    (66,611,567       (100,875,088                 (32,166,671     (43,122,922

Class R6

    (542,627     (880,158                 (3,280,200     (4,073,222

Class T1 (A)

          (31,447           (10,441           (10,504

Advisor Class (A)

          (11,234           (10,442           (34,147
      (87,557,895     (132,133,783     (56,296,111     (75,003,988     (331,022,532     (284,395,604

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

    266,992       852,319       11,094,368       5,544,466       816,742       389,034  

Class C

    (266,992     (852,319     (11,094,368     (5,544,466     (816,742     (389,034
                                     

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    127,561,516       (15,418,562     (40,639,183     (46,631,102     (182,129,704     (100,428,598

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (27,140,419     (61,938,495     (65,109,150     (39,171,232     (215,339,212     (58,020,526
             

Net assets:

                       

Beginning of year

    532,956,219       594,894,714       181,458,107       220,629,339       616,709,234       674,729,760  

End of year

  $   505,815,800     $ 532,956,219     $   116,348,957     $   181,458,107     $ 401,370,022     $ 616,709,234  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

    

Transamerica

Dividend Focused

   

Transamerica

Dynamic Income

    Transamerica
Emerging Markets Debt
 
     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019  
             

Capital share transactions - shares:

                       

Shares issued:

                       

Class A

    2,084,312       1,015,229       232,817       175,506       177,061       235,928  

Class C

    63,976       442,696       161,001       164,995       76,543       81,339  

Class I

    323,168       337,729       723,572       1,831,892       9,245,346       14,981,143  

Class I2

    18,745,840       994,701                   2,927,758       38,562  

Class R6

    194,237       101,927                   693,678       384,484  

Advisor Class (A)

                                  42  
      21,411,533       2,892,282       1,117,390       2,172,393       13,120,386       15,721,498  

Shares reinvested:

                       

Class A

    1,273,490       1,545,506       264,190       301,938       23,392       30,519  

Class C

    82,964       93,888       288,289       420,323       16,620       26,151  

Class I

    185,581       266,631       177,731       238,413       894,177       1,482,558  

Class I2

    6,764,364       8,852,392                   362,468       609,057  

Class R6

    74,533       80,178                   19,266       13,922  

Class T1 (A)

          346             15             9  

Advisor Class (A)

          186             15             29  
      8,380,932       10,839,127       730,210       960,704       1,315,923       2,162,245  

Shares redeemed:

                       

Class A

    (1,886,201     (1,942,004     (2,006,595     (2,445,615     (348,111     (979,828

Class C

    (338,461     (379,275     (2,262,208     (3,522,860     (267,235     (260,699

Class I

    (562,480     (938,275     (2,460,768     (2,382,852     (30,093,530     (21,822,766

Class I2

    (8,877,950     (10,874,035                 (3,328,799     (4,169,461

Class R6

    (71,980     (95,458                 (335,637     (394,931

Class T1 (A)

          (3,250           (1,149           (1,010

Advisor Class (A)

          (1,217           (1,152           (3,268
        (11,737,072       (14,233,514       (6,729,571       (8,353,628       (34,373,312       (27,631,963

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

    34,453       96,072       1,374,667       604,457       79,102       37,443  

Class C

    (34,675     (96,627     (1,381,692     (607,675     (79,846     (37,740
      (222     (555     (7,025     (3,218     (744     (297

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding:

                       

Class A

    1,506,054       714,803       (134,921     (1,363,714     (68,556     (675,938

Class C

    (226,196     60,682       (3,194,610     (3,545,217     (253,918     (190,949

Class I

    (53,731     (333,915     (1,559,465     (312,547     (19,954,007     (5,359,065

Class I2

    16,632,254       (1,026,942                 (38,573     (3,521,842

Class R6

    196,790       86,647                   377,307       3,475  

Class T1 (A)

          (2,904           (1,134           (1,001

Advisor Class (A)

          (1,031           (1,137           (3,197
      18,055,171       (502,660     (4,888,996     (5,223,749     (19,937,747     (9,748,517

 

(A)    Class ceased operations on February 15, 2019.

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the period and years ended:

 

     Transamerica Emerging
Markets Opportunities
    Transamerica Event Driven     Transamerica Floating Rate  
     October 31, 2020 (A)     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019  

From operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 5,026,870     $ (207,905   $ 204,205     $ 4,832,686     $ 28,964,447  

Net realized gain (loss)

    (25,941,808     4,216,659       1,472,231       (11,554,141     (11,288,973

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    46,289,604       2,961,236       2,840,617       4,122,334       (2,836,803

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    25,374,666       6,969,990       4,517,053       (2,599,121     14,838,671  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Class A

                      (722,909     (1,279,886

Class C

                      (508,554     (840,954

Class I

          (3,398     (15,011     (3,085,493     (5,991,885

Class I2

          (386,265     (2,151,965     (292,926     (20,944,564

Class T1 (B)

                            (155

Advisor Class (B)

                (300            

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

          (389,663     (2,167,276     (4,609,882     (29,057,444
           

Capital share transactions:

                   

Proceeds from shares sold:

                   

Class A

                      7,566,852       10,257,246  

Class C

                      2,703,938       4,513,734  

Class I

    76,808       4,856,642       124,584       28,460,821       50,365,367  

Class I2

    838,971,712       3,050,206       225,690       10,328       275,571  
        839,048,520       7,906,848       350,274       38,741,939       65,411,918  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested:

                   

Class A

                      714,978       1,270,733  

Class C

                      493,580       825,011  

Class I

          3,398       15,011       3,057,145       5,918,132  

Class I2

          386,265       2,151,965       156,732       20,944,564  

Class T1 (B)

                            132  

Advisor Class (B)

                300              
            389,663       2,167,276       4,422,435       28,958,572  

Cost of shares redeemed:

                   

Class A

                      (17,973,676     (23,861,842

Class C

                      (7,513,923     (8,549,819

Class I

    (6,656     (174,316     (33,752     (68,572,406     (140,552,949

Class I2

    (22,958,730       (49,305,677     (27,631,941     (81,285,082       (404,081,506

Class T1 (B)

                            (10,534

Advisor Class (B)

                (16,050            
      (22,965,386     (49,479,993     (27,681,743     (175,345,087     (577,056,650

Automatic conversions:

                   

Class A

                      381,460       427,681  

Class C

                      (381,460     (427,681
                               

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    816,083,134       (41,183,482     (25,164,193     (132,180,713     (482,686,160

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    841,457,800       (34,603,155     (22,814,416       (139,389,716     (496,904,933
           

Net assets:

                   

Beginning of period/year

          93,919,702         116,734,118       223,023,066       719,927,999  

End of period/year

  $ 841,457,800     $ 59,316,547     $ 93,919,702     $ 83,633,350     $ 223,023,066  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the period and years ended:

 

     Transamerica Emerging
Markets Opportunities
    Transamerica Event Driven     Transamerica Floating Rate  
     October 31, 2020 (A)     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019  
           

Capital share transactions - shares:

                   

Shares issued:

                   

Class A

                      812,347       1,054,717  

Class C

                      290,882       464,771  

Class I

    7,797       414,473       12,186       3,108,389       5,197,945  

Class I2

    87,408,829       277,086       21,996       1,036       28,286  
        87,416,626       691,559       34,182       4,212,654       6,745,719  

Shares reinvested:

                   

Class A

                      77,412       130,841  

Class C

                      53,589       84,866  

Class I

          312       1,522       332,738       611,051  

Class I2

          35,965       221,624       16,362       2,153,729  

Class T1 (B)

                            14  

Advisor Class (B)

                30              
            36,277       223,176       480,101       2,980,501  

Shares redeemed:

                   

Class A

                      (1,953,184     (2,471,943

Class C

                      (836,115     (877,761

Class I

    (742     (16,889     (3,206     (7,614,649     (14,490,005

Class I2

    (2,424,792     (4,497,630     (2,694,147     (8,464,440     (41,650,286

Class T1 (B)

                            (1,085

Advisor Class (B)

                (1,569            
      (2,425,534       (4,514,519       (2,698,922       (18,868,388       (59,491,080

Automatic conversions:

                   

Class A

                      41,642       43,811  

Class C

                      (41,612     (43,801
                        30       10  

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding:

                   

Class A

                      (1,021,783     (1,242,574

Class C

                      (533,256     (371,925

Class I

    7,055       397,896       10,502       (4,173,522     (8,681,009

Class I2

    84,984,037       (4,184,579     (2,450,527     (8,447,042     (39,468,271

Class T1 (B)

                            (1,071

Advisor Class (B)

                (1,539            
      84,991,092       (3,786,683     (2,441,564     (14,175,603     (49,764,850

 

(A)    Fund commenced operations on December 19, 2019.
(B)    Class ceased operations on February 15, 2019.

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

     Transamerica Global Equity     Transamerica Government
Money Market
    Transamerica High Quality Bond  
     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019  

From operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 466,604     $ 835,834     $ 5,747,845     $ 20,596,108     $ 5,636,810     $ 6,211,163  

Net realized gain (loss)

    1,576,791       4,683,969                   1,145,886       606,443  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (2,062,009     2,169,415                   (1,296,387     6,034,498  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (18,614     7,689,218       5,747,845       20,596,108       5,486,309       12,852,104  
             

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Class A

    (3,113,147     (13,068     (1,024,138     (3,070,100            

Class B (A)

                      (548            

Class C

    (422,012           (188,512     (68,665            

Class I

    (2,238,353     (74,335     (92,482     (365,363            

Class I2

                (32,663     (74,325            

Class I3

                (530,935     (1,931,043     (4,455,458     (6,076,937

Class R

                            (348,745     (336,587

Class R2

                (3,257,565     (12,396,432            

Class R4

                (625,633     (2,706,954     (1,181,613     (1,096,904

Class R6

    (56,693     (2,938                        

Class T1 (B)

          (6                        

Advisor Class (B)

          (27                        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (5,830,205     (90,374     (5,751,928     (20,613,430     (5,985,816     (7,510,428
             

Capital share transactions:

                       

Proceeds from shares sold:

                       

Class A

    1,663,871       1,733,370       201,612,658       137,449,584              

Class B (A)

          4,227             8,567              

Class C

    238,352       380,046       18,125,323       12,640,089              

Class I

    661,450       7,563,001       15,343,406       3,446,872              

Class I2

                6,139,242       5,436,000              

Class I3

                498,734,146       520,476,831       53,225,012       73,622,348  

Class R

                            5,916,697       2,921,142  

Class R2

                176,573,967       251,051,561              

Class R4

                124,061,564       117,122,333       9,894,023       16,603,956  

Class R6

    148,052       252,990                          
      2,711,725       9,933,634       1,040,590,306       1,047,631,837       69,035,732       93,147,446  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested:

                       

Class A

    2,885,120       12,078       1,012,709       3,052,122              

Class B (A)

                      495              

Class C

    365,737             184,885       67,170              

Class I

    2,104,357       69,132       88,269       344,135              

Class I2

                32,663       74,325              

Class I3

                530,935       1,931,043       4,455,458       6,076,937  

Class R

                            348,745       336,587  

Class R2

                3,257,765       12,396,432              

Class R4

                625,633       2,706,954       1,181,613       1,096,904  

Class R6

    56,693       2,938                          

Class T1 (B)

          6                          

Advisor Class (B)

          27                          
      5,411,907       84,181       5,732,859       20,572,676       5,985,816       7,510,428  

Cost of shares redeemed:

                       

Class A

    (10,828,642     (9,805,365     (116,818,645     (125,470,775            

Class B (A)

          (7,503           (34,151            

Class C

    (1,872,048     (3,912,539     (11,182,361     (16,492,390            

Class I

    (9,868,447     (3,932,358     (9,840,199     (6,859,421            

Class I2

                (6,193,982     (4,127,233            

Class I3

                (548,246,012     (493,951,562     (118,593,264     (130,048,875

Class R

                            (4,800,969     (4,645,626

Class R2

                (72,733,542     (81,353,120            

Class R4

                (151,397,417     (176,245,652     (20,295,265     (14,607,954

Class R6

    (351,551     (302,903                        

Class T1 (B)

          (11,620                        

Advisor Class (B)

          (12,483                        
        (22,920,688       (17,984,771       (916,412,158       (904,534,304       (143,689,498       (149,302,455

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

     Transamerica Global Equity     Transamerica Government
Money Market
    Transamerica High Quality Bond  
     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019  

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

  $     $ 195,226     $     $ 424,383     $     $  

Class B (A)

          (195,226           (424,383            
                                     

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

    3,437,172       7,578,843       870,934       474,307              

Class C

    (3,437,172     (7,578,843     (870,934     (474,307            
                                     

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    (14,797,056     (7,966,956     129,911,007       163,670,209       (68,667,950     (48,644,581

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (20,645,875     (368,112     129,906,924       163,652,887       (69,167,457     (43,302,905
             

Net assets:

                       

Beginning of year

      105,274,492       105,642,604       1,383,426,735       1,219,773,848       239,346,020       282,648,925  

End of year

  $ 84,628,617     $   105,274,492     $   1,513,333,659     $   1,383,426,735     $   170,178,563     $   239,346,020  
             

Capital share transactions - shares:

                       

Shares issued:

                       

Class A

    124,638       128,526       201,612,658       137,449,585              

Class B (A)

          309             8,567              

Class C

    18,234       29,502       18,125,323       12,640,091              

Class I

    48,572       553,973       15,343,406       3,446,872              

Class I2

                6,139,242       5,436,000              

Class I3

                498,734,146       520,476,833       5,388,710       7,444,897  

Class R

                            594,203       293,783  

Class R2

                176,573,967       251,051,562              

Class R4

                124,061,564       117,122,333       1,000,483       1,674,175  

Class R6

    11,318       18,425                          
      202,762       730,735       1,040,590,306       1,047,631,843       6,983,396       9,412,855  

Shares reinvested:

                       

Class A

    204,618       974       1,012,709       3,052,121              

Class B (A)

                      495              

Class C

    26,503             184,885       67,170              

Class I

    149,139       5,571       88,269       344,135              

Class I2

                32,663       74,323              

Class I3

                530,935       1,931,043       459,277       615,637  

Class R

                            35,984       33,991  

Class R2

                3,257,765       12,396,429              

Class R4

                625,633       2,706,954       121,969       111,060  

Class R6

    4,015       237                          

Advisor Class (B)

          2                          
      384,275       6,784       5,732,859       20,572,670       617,230       760,688  

Shares redeemed:

                       

Class A

    (839,615     (722,699     (116,818,645     (125,470,776            

Class B (A)

          (597           (34,151            

Class C

    (147,718     (298,210     (11,182,361     (16,492,389            

Class I

    (798,147     (292,946     (9,840,199     (6,859,421            

Class I2

                (6,193,982     (4,127,232            

Class I3

                (548,246,012     (493,951,562     (11,936,829     (13,151,435

Class R

                            (490,580     (467,790

Class R2

                (72,733,542     (81,353,120            

Class R4

                (151,397,417     (176,245,652     (2,047,655     (1,478,833

Class R6

    (27,098     (22,516                        

Class T1 (B)

          (848                        

Advisor Class (B)

          (889                        
      (1,812,578     (1,338,705     (916,412,158     (904,534,303     (14,475,064     (15,098,058

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

          13,886             424,383              

Class B (A)

          (14,130           (424,050            
            (244           333              

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

    253,914       557,407       870,934       474,307              

Class C

    (260,660     (572,913     (870,934     (474,307            
      (6,746     (15,506                        

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

     Transamerica Global Equity     Transamerica Government
Money Market
    Transamerica High Quality Bond  
     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019  

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding:

                       

Class A

    (256,445     (21,906     86,677,656       15,929,620              

Class B (A)

          (14,418           (449,139            

Class C

    (363,641     (841,621     6,256,913       (4,259,435            

Class I

    (600,436     266,598       5,591,476       (3,068,414            

Class I2

                (22,077     1,383,091              

Class I3

                (48,980,931     28,456,314       (6,088,842     (5,090,901

Class R

                            139,607       (140,016

Class R2

                107,098,190       182,094,871              

Class R4

                (26,710,220     (56,416,365     (925,203     306,402  

Class R6

    (11,765     (3,854                        

Class T1 (B)

          (848                        

Advisor Class (B)

          (887                        
        (1,232,287       (616,936       129,911,007         163,670,543         (6,874,438       (4,924,515

 

(A)    Class ceased operations on May 6, 2019.
(B)    Class ceased operations on February 15, 2019.

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the period and years ended:

 

     Transamerica High Yield Bond     Transamerica High
Yield ESG
    Transamerica High Yield Muni  
     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020 (A)     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019  

From operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 97,690,932     $ 79,177,796     $ 156,116     $ 3,174,368     $ 3,809,913  

Net realized gain (loss)

    (30,053,672     (11,005,992     (3,823     (1,329,076     (297,921

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (29,178,599     35,803,758       (163,331     (2,646,649     5,968,897  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    38,458,661       103,975,562       (11,038     (801,357     9,480,889  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Class A

    (4,153,927     (4,797,236           (683,904     (931,266

Class B (B)

          (3,047                  

Class C

    (996,309     (1,409,698           (348,998     (349,658

Class I

    (15,448,277     (4,249,037     (9,195     (2,446,476     (2,528,251

Class I2

    (43,238,267     (27,363,567     (175,727     (421     (409

Class I3

    (12,656,643     (16,936,055                  

Class R

    (1,634,345     (2,021,155                  

Class R4

    (22,901,908     (21,144,240                  

Class R6

    (2,477,978     (2,135,745                  

Class T1 (C)

          (159                 (120

Advisor Class (C)

          (285                  

Return of capital:

                   

Class A

                      (65,834      

Class C

                      (33,595      

Class I

                      (235,504      

Class I2

                      (41      

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (103,507,654     (80,060,224     (184,922     (3,814,773     (3,809,704
           

Capital share transactions:

                   

Proceeds from shares sold:

                   

Class A

    23,809,544       32,993,875             4,812,378       9,954,383  

Class B (B)

          310                    

Class C

    3,128,935       4,570,392             3,163,283       2,273,692  

Class I

    648,690,407       126,945,132       1,000,000       45,803,869       38,371,474  

Class I2

    573,034,852       2,421,305       19,000,000              

Class I3

    17,302,976       8,618,013                    

Class R

    4,805,904       5,569,276                    

Class R4

    266,983,560       57,182,197                    

Class R6

    18,339,755       21,170,851                    
      1,556,095,933       259,471,351       20,000,000       53,779,530       50,599,549  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested:

                   

Class A

    3,800,799       4,318,466             741,021       924,092  

Class B (B)

          2,963                    

Class C

    938,173       1,308,337             380,786       347,983  

Class I

    14,803,334       4,104,219       9,195       2,673,684       2,521,080  

Class I2

    43,227,311       27,363,540       175,727       462       409  

Class I3

    12,656,643       16,935,672                    

Class R

    1,430,431       1,802,587                    

Class R4

    22,901,908       21,120,218                    

Class R6

    2,477,969       2,135,920                    

Class T1 (C)

          159                   109  

Advisor Class (C)

          242                    
      102,236,568       79,092,323       184,922       3,795,953       3,793,673  

Cost of shares redeemed:

                   

Class A

    (43,531,823     (35,269,248           (8,731,381     (20,839,014

Class B (B)

          34,654                    

Class C

    (6,128,617     (7,092,570           (2,916,172     (2,941,848

Class I

    (210,258,098     (144,494,404           (58,119,118     (30,499,946

Class I2

    (17,375,677     (33,003,586                  

Class I3

    (79,459,856     (50,245,051                  

Class R

    (7,679,198     (15,456,717                  

Class R4

    (43,882,783     (49,754,812                  

Class R6

    (18,393,435     (8,835,399                  

Class T1 (C)

          (10,741                 (10,956

Advisor Class (C)

          (16,279                  
      (426,709,487     (344,144,153           (69,766,671     (54,291,764

Automatic conversions:

                   

Class A

          151,472                    

Class B (B)

          (151,472                  
                               

Automatic conversions:

                   

Class A

    4,018,101       3,727,191             31,967       139,340  

Class C

    (4,018,101     (3,727,191           (31,967     (139,340
                               

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    1,231,623,014       (5,580,479     20,184,922       (12,191,188     101,458  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    1,166,574,021       18,334,859       19,988,962       (16,807,318     5,772,643  
           

Net assets:

                   

Beginning of period/year

    1,421,569,884       1,403,235,025             109,226,730       103,454,087  

End of period/year

  $ 2,588,143,905     $ 1,421,569,884     $ 19,988,962     $ 92,419,412     $ 109,226,730  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the period and years ended:

 

     Transamerica High Yield Bond     Transamerica High
Yield ESG
    Transamerica High Yield Muni  
     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020 (A)     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019  
           

Capital share transactions - shares:

                   

Shares issued:

                   

Class A

    2,831,638       3,720,549             416,388       865,245  

Class B (B)

          35                    

Class C

    365,612       514,274             269,000       196,220  

Class I

    75,748,848       14,134,618       100,000       4,011,007       3,298,261  

Class I2

    66,515,449       271,649       1,900,000              

Class I3

    2,038,124       954,162                    

Class R

    558,757       619,412                    

Class R4

    30,802,017       6,342,153                    

Class R6

    2,096,684       2,350,839                    
      180,957,129       28,907,691       2,000,000       4,696,395       4,359,726  

Shares reinvested:

                   

Class A

    445,061       484,922             63,812       79,280  

Class B (B)

          341                    

Class C

    110,476       147,698             32,816       29,737  

Class I

    1,721,846       457,566       926       230,094       215,036  

Class I2

    5,045,485       3,041,824       17,706       40       35  

Class I3

    1,465,334       1,883,526                    

Class R

    166,151       200,610                    

Class R4

    2,661,234       2,347,640                    

Class R6

    288,187       237,094                    

Class T1 (C)

          18                   10  

Advisor Class (C)

          28                    
      11,903,774       8,801,267       18,632       326,762       324,098  

Shares redeemed:

                   

Class A

    (5,098,775     (3,986,368           (767,211     (1,802,301

Class B (B)

          3,874                    

Class C

    (724,132     (804,049           (251,996     (253,677

Class I

    (24,604,983     (16,186,910           (5,136,990     (2,633,965

Class I2

    (2,029,590     (3,745,534                  

Class I3

    (8,912,333     (5,605,265                  

Class R

    (896,605     (1,717,646                  

Class R4

    (5,093,346     (5,529,895                  

Class R6

    (2,193,688     (980,597                  

Class T1 (C)

          (1,208                 (960

Advisor Class (C)

          (1,816                  
      (49,553,452     (38,555,414           (6,156,197     (4,690,903

Automatic conversions:

                   

Class A

          17,005                    

Class B (B)

          (17,059                  
            (54                  

Automatic conversions:

                   

Class A

    474,162       415,301             2,808       11,767  

Class C

    (476,371     (417,510           (2,805     (11,757
      (2,209     (2,209           3       10  

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding:

                   

Class A

    (1,347,914     651,409             (284,203     (846,009

Class B (B)

          (12,809                  

Class C

    (724,415     (559,587           47,015       (39,477

Class I

    52,865,711       (1,594,726     100,926       (895,889     879,332  

Class I2

    69,531,344       (432,061     1,917,706       40       35  

Class I3

    (5,408,875     (2,767,577                  

Class R

    (171,697     (897,624                  

Class R4

    28,369,905       3,159,898                    

Class R6

    191,183       1,607,336                    

Class T1 (C)

          (1,190                 (960

Advisor Class (C)

          (1,788                  
      143,305,242       (848,719     2,018,632       (1,133,037     (7,079

 

(A)    Fund commenced operations on July 31, 2020.
(B)    Class ceased operations on May 6, 2019.
(C)    Class ceased operations on February 15, 2019.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

     Transamerica
Inflation Opportunities
    Transamerica Inflation-Protected
Securities
    Transamerica Intermediate Bond  
     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019  

From operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 1,579,848     $ 2,603,991     $ 1,246,283     $ 2,035,388     $ 44,564,739     $ 77,395,404  

Net realized gain (loss)

    727,630       530,200       104,711       (69,425     79,792,419       36,073,363  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    3,726,402       9,055,691       6,649,262       8,084,359       (5,750,715     187,996,753  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    6,033,880       12,189,882       8,000,256       10,050,322       118,606,443       301,465,520  
             

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Class A

    (8,598     (11,193                        

Class C

    (2,322     (5,149                        

Class I

    (53,735     (47,553                        

Class I2

    (1,094,726     (2,338,367                 (33,993,563     (54,762,627

Class I3

                (1,333,775     (2,585,805     (9,443,631     (18,423,248

Class R

                (94,679     (196,619     (816,989     (1,479,017

Class R4

                (24,677     (216,656     (3,379,895     (4,868,442

Class R6

    (596     (892                        

Class T1 (A)

          (71                        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1,159,977     (2,403,225     (1,453,131     (2,999,080     (47,634,078     (79,533,334
             

Capital share transactions:

                       

Proceeds from shares sold:

                       

Class A

    1,833,310       66,601                          

Class C

    23,565       70,199                          

Class I

    2,789,400       2,510,098                          

Class I2

    4,466,472       735,568                   55,112,361       28,253,306  

Class I3

                9,078,534       1,742,569       55,306,002       21,539,587  

Class R

                3,481,541       1,047,764       8,809,500       7,152,395  

Class R4

                653,522       1,306,281       26,112,930       38,761,272  
      9,112,747       3,382,466       13,213,597       4,096,614       145,340,793       95,706,560  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested:

                       

Class A

    8,436       10,889                          

Class C

    2,322       5,149                          

Class I

    53,735       47,553                          

Class I2

    1,094,726       2,338,367                   33,993,563       54,762,627  

Class I3

                1,333,775       2,585,805       9,443,631       18,423,248  

Class R

                94,679       196,619       816,989       1,479,017  

Class R4

                24,677       216,656       3,379,895       4,868,442  

Class R6

    596       892                          

Class T1 (A)

          71                          
      1,159,815       2,402,921       1,453,131       2,999,080       47,634,078       79,533,334  

Cost of shares redeemed:

                       

Class A

    (1,832,382     (79,081                        

Class C

    (16,787     (22,933                        

Class I

    (1,852,443     (246,173                        

Class I2

    (44,723,049     (39,543,990                 (690,868,803     (379,471,338

Class I3

                (21,221,599     (17,855,380     (178,302,842     (302,983,743

Class R

                (2,790,988     (3,197,155     (20,628,903     (57,140,717

Class R4

                (1,130,857     (14,745,076     (51,408,095     (60,752,215

Class T1 (A)

          (10,259                        
          (48,424,661         (39,902,436         (25,143,444         (35,797,611         (941,208,643         (800,348,013

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

    1,128       9,623                          

Class C

    (1,128     (9,623                        
                                     

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    (38,152,099     (34,117,049     (10,476,716     (28,701,917     (748,233,772     (625,108,119

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (33,278,196     (24,330,392     (3,929,591     (21,650,675     (677,261,407     (403,175,933
             

Net assets:

                       

Beginning of year

    127,511,376       151,841,768       116,151,947       137,802,622       2,542,379,320       2,945,555,253  

End of year

  $ 94,233,180     $ 127,511,376     $ 112,222,356     $ 116,151,947     $ 1,865,117,913     $ 2,542,379,320  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

     Transamerica
Inflation Opportunities
    Transamerica Inflation-Protected
Securities
    Transamerica Intermediate Bond  
     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019  
             

Capital share transactions - shares:

                       

Shares issued:

                       

Class A

    178,574       6,655                          

Class C

    2,344       7,024                          

Class I

    265,384       246,660                          

Class I2

    423,869       73,203                   5,207,917       2,889,261  

Class I3

                862,096       176,654       5,174,493       2,113,402  

Class R

                333,227       106,195       817,112       701,311  

Class R4

                62,487       132,966       2,430,130       3,842,517  
      870,171       333,542       1,257,810       415,815       13,629,652       9,546,491  

Shares reinvested:

                       

Class A

    810       1,105                          

Class C

    226       535                          

Class I

    5,091       4,763                          

Class I2

    103,966       235,403                   3,190,159       5,405,519  

Class I3

                128,211       263,616       883,740       1,819,051  

Class R

                9,078       20,069       76,466       146,128  

Class R4

                2,366       22,444       315,935       479,337  

Class R6

    56       89                          

Class T1 (A)

          7                          
      110,149       241,902       139,655       306,129       4,466,300       7,850,035  

Shares redeemed:

                       

Class A

    (175,012     (7,916                        

Class C

    (1,638     (2,394                        

Class I

    (178,635     (24,045                        

Class I2

    (4,288,363     (3,946,098                 (64,909,562     (37,431,644

Class I3

                (2,044,009     (1,810,799     (16,768,924     (29,502,427

Class R

                (267,688     (322,797     (1,912,164     (5,709,001

Class R4

                (108,418     (1,528,291     (4,828,882     (5,983,515

Class T1 (A)

          (1,053                        
          (4,643,648         (3,981,506         (2,420,115         (3,661,887         (88,419,532         (78,626,587

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

    110       950                          

Class C

    (112     (970                        
      (2     (20                        

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding:

                       

Class A

    4,482       794                          

Class C

    820       4,195                          

Class I

    91,840       227,378                          

Class I2

    (3,760,528     (3,637,492                 (56,511,486     (29,136,864

Class I3

                (1,053,702     (1,370,529     (10,710,691     (25,569,974

Class R

                74,617       (196,533     (1,018,586     (4,861,562

Class R4

                (43,565     (1,372,881     (2,082,817     (1,661,661

Class R6

    56       89                          

Class T1 (A)

          (1,046                        
      (3,663,330     (3,406,082     (1,022,650     (2,939,943     (70,323,580     (61,230,061

 

(A)    Class ceased operations on February 15, 2019.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

    

Transamerica Intermediate Muni

    Transamerica International Equity     Transamerica International Growth  
     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019  

From operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 34,232,038     $ 37,928,061     $ 68,790,321     $ 113,118,662     $ 18,023,199     $ 24,705,628  

Net realized gain (loss)

    (1,994,916     1,651,178       (171,750,754     (108,226,159     (16,453,969     (62,062,587

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    18,156,703       92,728,203       (303,158,312     352,576,211       64,933,192       196,243,244  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    50,393,825       132,307,442       (406,118,745     357,468,714       66,502,422       158,886,285  
             

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Class A

    (4,732,319     (5,914,290     (3,866,427     (9,317,566     (1,722     (9,584

Class C

    (2,112,410     (2,669,640     (770,760     (2,326,119            

Class I

    (34,632,751     (29,328,247     (60,537,092     (117,072,117     (335     (2,024

Class I2

    (214     (283     (55,020,620     (109,821,969     (23,067,648     (191,458,593

Class I3

                (5,988,789     (10,855,310            

Class R

                (743,068     (1,635,400            

Class R4

                (509,323     (748,348            

Class R6

                (7,323,736     (10,172,104     (203     (1,378

Class T1 (A)

          (81           (911            

Advisor Class (A)

          (6,499           (112,005            

Return of capital:

                       

Class A

    (791,274                              

Class C

    (353,226                              

Class I

    (5,790,954                              

Class I2

    (69                              

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (48,413,217     (37,919,040     (134,759,815     (262,061,849     (23,069,908     (191,471,579
             

Capital share transactions:

                       

Proceeds from shares sold:

                       

Class A

    90,873,850       94,379,092       48,904,275       41,398,565       128,311       76,048  

Class C

    26,966,419       25,125,189       3,392,641       4,732,171              

Class I

    983,697,491       648,803,374       1,242,855,491       1,026,346,576       1,000       4,543  

Class I2

                89,612,245       188,968,326       292,676,339       49,084,772  

Class I3

                46,197,288       8,227,178              

Class R

                1,722,842       3,002,497              

Class R4

                4,551,848       4,038,039              

Class R6

                78,758,238       84,784,663              

Advisor Class (A)

          433,886             291,187              
      1,101,537,760       768,741,541       1,515,994,868       1,361,789,202       292,805,650       49,165,363  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested:

                       

Class A

    4,985,003       5,503,603       3,381,249       8,451,921       1,722       9,584  

Class C

    2,065,223       2,258,292       655,134       2,019,668              

Class I

    31,702,694       22,952,456       55,216,987       105,994,701       335       2,024  

Class I2

    283       283       55,020,620       109,821,969       23,067,648       191,458,593  

Class I3

                5,988,789       10,855,310              

Class R

                743,068       1,635,400              

Class R4

                509,323       748,348              

Class R6

                7,180,647       10,172,104       203       1,378  

Class T1 (A)

          68             911              

Advisor Class (A)

          5,392             112,005              
      38,753,203       30,720,094       128,695,817       249,812,337       23,069,908       191,471,579  

Cost of shares redeemed:

                       

Class A

    (71,934,360     (167,219,326     (42,641,856     (99,752,508     (50,071     (31,835

Class C

    (30,834,828     (41,082,013     (15,415,451     (24,532,497            

Class I

    (482,756,780     (386,435,610     (1,361,048,212     (1,462,817,933     (15     (968

Class I2

                (461,729,666     (610,460,118     (81,755,840     (262,267,476

Class I3

                (36,631,066     (31,905,385            

Class R

                (5,292,293     (10,823,187            

Class R4

                (4,445,353     (1,700,962            

Class R6

                (90,191,366     (45,889,518            

Class T1 (A)

          (10,698           (24,746            

Advisor Class (A)

          (1,084,313           (2,513,368            
      (585,525,968     (595,831,960     (2,017,395,263     (2,290,420,222     (81,805,926     (262,300,279

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

    2,845,240       992,952       2,563,370       472,108              

Class C

    (2,845,240     (992,952     (2,563,370     (472,108            
                                     

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    554,764,995       203,629,675       (372,704,578     (678,818,683     234,069,632       (21,663,337

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    556,745,603       298,018,077       (913,583,138     (583,411,818     277,502,146       (54,248,631
             

Net assets:

                       

Beginning of year

    1,716,610,145       1,418,592,068       4,838,489,707       5,421,901,525       1,162,254,826       1,216,503,457  

End of year

  $   2,273,355,748     $   1,716,610,145     $   3,924,906,569     $   4,838,489,707     $   1,439,756,972     $   1,162,254,826  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

    

Transamerica Intermediate Muni

    Transamerica International Equity     Transamerica International Growth  
     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019  
             

Capital share transactions - shares:

                       

Shares issued:

                       

Class A

    7,698,776       8,212,786       3,033,594       2,488,391       16,704       10,986  

Class C

    2,287,918       2,177,778       202,237       290,315              

Class I

    83,234,576       55,966,706       80,619,823       61,601,712       127       647  

Class I2

                6,160,804       11,122,278       39,473,275       7,167,736  

Class I3

                2,871,714       494,016              

Class R

                105,836       175,667              

Class R4

                279,146       236,459              

Class R6

                4,789,549       4,986,787              

Advisor Class (A)

          38,482             16,507              
      93,221,270       66,395,752       98,062,703       81,412,132       39,490,106       7,179,369  

Shares reinvested:

                       

Class A

    422,059       476,954       187,223       548,816       224       1,561  

Class C

    175,247       195,742       36,682       132,611              

Class I

    2,673,273       1,970,538       3,025,588       6,812,010       43       329  

Class I2

    24       24       3,013,177       7,053,434       3,003,600       31,284,084  

Class I3

                325,655       692,303              

Class R

                40,231       103,901              

Class R4

                27,681       47,696              

Class R6

                389,195       647,080       26       224  

Class T1 (A)

          6             59              

Advisor Class (A)

          476             7,089              
      3,270,603       2,643,740       7,045,432       16,044,999       3,003,893       31,286,198  

Shares redeemed:

                       

Class A

    (6,134,186     (14,592,462     (2,677,550     (6,079,760     (6,567     (4,568

Class C

    (2,634,458     (3,591,398     (983,942     (1,507,120            

Class I

    (41,224,777     (33,693,788     (88,605,884     (87,155,027     (2     (133

Class I2

                (28,927,210     (35,993,117     (11,602,363     (38,686,421

Class I3

                (2,125,770     (1,870,919            

Class R

                (327,688     (635,166            

Class R4

                (276,501     (99,848            

Class R6

                (5,538,943     (2,693,684            

Class T1 (A)

          (940           (1,469            

Advisor Class (A)

          (94,992           (148,360            
      (49,993,421     (51,973,580     (129,463,488     (136,184,470     (11,608,932     (38,691,122

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

    239,508       84,498       156,734       27,945              

Class C

    (239,946     (84,707     (159,233     (28,416            
      (438     (209     (2,499     (471            

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding:

                       

Class A

    2,226,157       (5,818,224     700,001       (3,014,608     10,361       7,979  

Class C

    (411,239     (1,302,585     (904,256     (1,112,610            

Class I

    44,683,072       24,243,456       (4,960,473     (18,741,305     168       843  

Class I2

    24       24       (19,753,229     (17,817,405     30,874,512       (234,601

Class I3

                1,071,599       (684,600            

Class R

                (181,621     (355,598            

Class R4

                30,326       184,307              

Class R6

                (360,199     2,940,183       26       224  

Class T1 (A)

          (934           (1,410            

Advisor Class (A)

          (56,034           (124,764            
      46,498,014       17,065,703       (24,357,852     (38,727,810     30,885,067       (225,555

 

(A)    Class ceased operations on February 15, 2019.

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

     Transamerica International
Small Cap Value
    Transamerica International Stock     Transamerica Large Cap Value  
     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019  

From operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 5,871,905     $ 12,812,331     $ 1,705,574     $ 136,453     $ 40,405,645     $ 41,688,988  

Net realized gain (loss)

    5,664,265       (25,767,476     (4,099,547     (305,360     (264,651,953     22,290,004  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (15,239,888     62,097,107       (8,427,994     2,716,330       (22,285,601     (6,265,871

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (3,703,718     49,141,962       (10,821,967     2,547,423       (246,531,909     57,713,121  
             

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Class A

                      (520     (3,334,303     (10,117,977

Class C

                            (1,202,352     (4,908,925

Class I

    (2,374,910     (19,912,659     (594     (526     (9,061,707     (38,243,845

Class I2

    (10,778,003     (32,128,632     (114,563     (520     (78,087,363     (179,435,398

Class R6

                (571     (520     (1,450,249     (3,093,034

Class T1 (A)

                                  (1,018

Advisor Class (A)

                                  (152,908

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (13,152,913     (52,041,291     (115,728     (2,086     (93,135,974     (235,953,105
             

Capital share transactions:

                       

Proceeds from shares sold:

                       

Class A

                44,662       17,895       7,842,464       14,954,685  

Class C

                            2,115,715       10,691,585  

Class I

    149,487,207       42,457,716             18,226       39,788,143       148,592,891  

Class I2

    3,719,310       12,793,954       44,897,615       73,559,100       715,822,737       31,320,543  

Class R6

                            7,026,988       9,596,075  

Advisor Class (A)

                                  15,971  
      153,206,517       55,251,670       44,942,277       73,595,221       772,596,047       215,171,750  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested:

                       

Class A

                      520       3,041,302       9,108,990  

Class C

                            924,887       3,984,868  

Class I

    2,340,217       17,882,828       594       526       6,777,622       30,380,750  

Class I2

    10,778,003       32,128,632       114,563       520       78,087,363       179,435,398  

Class R6

                571       520       1,450,249       3,093,034  

Class T1 (A)

                                  1,018  

Advisor Class (A)

                                  152,908  
      13,118,220       50,011,460       115,728       2,086       90,281,423       226,156,966  

Cost of shares redeemed:

                       

Class A

                (17,008     (976     (30,253,219     (30,946,348

Class C

                            (19,676,811     (21,309,614

Class I

    (34,368,431     (233,699,206     (14,527           (189,634,403     (270,800,517

Class I2

    (166,487,204     (33,906,638     (4,602,083           (583,033,685     (219,399,362

Class R6

                            (8,788,826     (7,127,020

Class T1 (A)

                                  (10,980

Advisor Class (A)

                                  (2,057,040
      (200,855,635     (267,605,844     (4,633,618     (976     (831,386,944     (551,650,881

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

                            1,254,102       717,014  

Class C

                            (1,254,102     (717,014
                                     

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    (34,530,898     (162,342,714     40,424,387       73,596,331       31,490,526       (110,322,165

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (51,387,529     (165,242,043     29,486,692       76,141,668       (308,177,357     (288,562,149
             

Net assets:

                       

Beginning of year

    566,134,477       731,376,520       77,979,072       1,837,404       1,925,236,037       2,213,798,186  

End of year

  $   514,746,948     $   566,134,477     $   107,465,764     $   77,979,072     $   1,617,058,680     $   1,925,236,037  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

     Transamerica International
Small Cap Value
    Transamerica International Stock     Transamerica Large Cap Value  
     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019  
             

Capital share transactions - shares:

                       

Shares issued:

                       

Class A

                4,757       1,908       843,441       1,353,084  

Class C

                            206,758       989,741  

Class I

    13,967,764       3,638,479             2,017       4,119,268       13,415,710  

Class I2

    380,802       1,067,407       4,855,976       7,899,916       74,926,210       2,799,204  

Class R6

                            755,911       863,199  

Advisor Class (A)

                                  1,361  
      14,348,566       4,705,886       4,860,733       7,903,841       80,851,588       19,422,299  

Shares reinvested:

                       

Class A

                      62       296,984       905,886  

Class C

                            87,966       400,620  

Class I

    177,558       1,668,174       60       62       651,132       2,996,684  

Class I2

    817,134       2,991,493       11,537       62       7,791,838       17,700,123  

Class R6

                57       62       143,742       304,522  

Class T1 (A)

                                  102  

Advisor Class (A)

                                  15,169  
      994,692       4,659,667       11,654       248       8,971,662       22,323,106  

Shares redeemed:

                       

Class A

                (1,701     (103     (3,183,361     (2,823,903

Class C

                            (2,033,817     (1,966,330

Class I

    (3,072,533     (20,348,376     (1,450           (19,676,029     (24,482,018

Class I2

    (14,058,376     (2,882,054     (549,453           (61,874,732     (19,378,082

Class R6

                            (912,534     (638,586

Class T1 (A)

                                  (982

Advisor Class (A)

                                  (181,043
      (17,130,909     (23,230,430     (552,604     (103     (87,680,473     (49,470,944

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

                            134,470       64,937  

Class C

                            (135,237     (65,403
                              (767     (466

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding:

                       

Class A

                3,056       1,867       (1,908,466     (499,996

Class C

                            (1,874,330     (641,372

Class I

    11,072,789       (15,041,723     (1,390     2,079       (14,905,629     (8,069,624

Class I2

    (12,860,440     1,176,846       4,318,060       7,899,978       20,843,316       1,121,245  

Class R6

                57       62       (12,881     529,135  

Class T1 (A)

                                  (880

Advisor Class (A)

                                  (164,513
      (1,787,651     (13,864,877     4,319,783       7,903,986       2,142,010       (7,726,005

 

(A)    Class ceased operations on February 15, 2019.

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

     Transamerica Large Core     Transamerica Large Growth     Transamerica
Large Value Opportunities
 
     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019  

From operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 2,464,221     $ 3,878,705     $ (3,564,478   $ 82,445     $ 9,115,914     $ 12,999,507  

Net realized gain (loss)

    13,346,867       (622,268     159,524,320       138,691,214       (13,795,632     (336,389

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    1,667,002       22,256,766       246,913,333       (21,408,050     (26,786,024     27,803,045  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    17,478,090       25,513,203       402,873,175       117,365,609       (31,465,742     40,466,163  
             

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Class I3

    (2,483,040     (33,494,006     (119,368,201     (51,130,073     (10,356,721     (82,193,743

Class R

    (710,117     (12,409,397     (22,410,796     (11,259,676     (1,716,469     (15,794,135

Class R4

    (57,356     (944,680     (6,771,539     (3,067,488     (636,156     (8,730,705

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (3,250,513     (46,848,083     (148,550,536     (65,457,237     (12,709,346     (106,718,583
             

Capital share transactions:

                       

Proceeds from shares sold:

                       

Class I3

    1,920,000       4,144,027       7,973,435       10,628,391       14,171,316       7,678,091  

Class R

    2,391,672       1,509,647       11,649,455       5,876,055       3,738,478       1,980,160  

Class R4

    93,624       429,993       8,087,967       3,248,277       4,617,080       16,946,049  
      4,405,296       6,083,667       27,710,857       19,752,723       22,526,874       26,604,300  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested:

                       

Class I3

    2,483,040       33,494,006       119,368,201       51,130,073       10,356,721       82,193,743  

Class R

    710,117       12,409,397       22,410,796       11,259,676       1,716,469       15,794,135  

Class R4

    57,356       944,680       6,771,539       3,067,488       636,156       8,730,705  
      3,250,513       46,848,083       148,550,536       65,457,237       12,709,346       106,718,583  

Cost of shares redeemed:

                       

Class I3

    (97,788,262     (20,775,687     (199,324,676     (86,550,003     (175,687,627     (60,516,673

Class R

    (12,116,207     (19,131,877     (30,467,740     (46,245,671     (14,254,250     (37,582,706

Class R4

    (3,528,615     (1,267,555     (13,448,139     (10,925,695     (21,401,710     (18,029,749
        (113,433,084       (41,175,119       (243,240,555       (143,721,369       (211,343,587       (116,129,128

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    (105,777,275     11,756,631       (66,979,162     (58,511,409     (176,107,367     17,193,755  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (91,549,698     (9,578,249     187,343,477       (6,603,037     (220,282,455     (49,058,665
             

Net assets:

                       

Beginning of year

    258,054,266       267,632,515       793,399,376       800,002,413       549,873,002       598,931,667  

End of year

  $ 166,504,568     $ 258,054,266     $ 980,742,853     $ 793,399,376     $ 329,590,547     $ 549,873,002  
             

Capital share transactions - shares:

                       

Shares issued:

                       

Class I3

    209,171       429,447       585,532       932,410       1,766,093       851,620  

Class R

    239,817       154,338       827,171       476,392       455,777       208,849  

Class R4

    9,004       45,208       575,957       274,357       559,130       1,633,747  
      457,992       628,993       1,988,660       1,683,159       2,781,000       2,694,216  

Shares reinvested:

                       

Class I3

    250,237       3,947,064       10,317,044       4,893,808       1,207,416       9,992,136  

Class R

    71,908       1,466,414       1,955,567       1,081,621       202,489       1,922,607  

Class R4

    5,848       111,534       587,297       293,821       75,531       1,063,561  
      327,993       5,525,012       12,859,908       6,269,250       1,485,436       12,978,304  

Shares redeemed:

                       

Class I3

    (9,339,164     (2,164,698     (14,591,990     (6,933,037     (18,833,646     (6,537,991

Class R

    (1,235,306     (1,987,977     (2,294,933     (3,746,333     (1,681,508     (3,890,110

Class R4

    (327,006     (134,819     (889,133     (888,881     (2,356,183     (1,994,459
      (10,901,476     (4,287,494     (17,776,056     (11,568,251     (22,871,337     (12,422,560

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding:

                       

Class I3

    (8,879,756     2,211,813       (3,689,414     (1,106,819     (15,860,137     4,305,765  

Class R

    (923,581     (367,225     487,805       (2,188,320     (1,023,242     (1,758,654

Class R4

    (312,154     21,923       274,121       (320,703     (1,721,522     702,849  
      (10,115,491     1,866,511       (2,927,488     (3,615,842     (18,604,901     3,249,960  

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

    

Transamerica

Mid Cap Growth

   

Transamerica

Mid Cap Value Opportunities

   

Transamerica

MLP & Energy Income

 
     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019  

From operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss)

  $ (1,108,989   $ (418,487   $ 14,520,984     $ 16,080,885     $ 5,807,432     $ 7,230,982  

Net realized gain (loss)

    20,305,200       3,052,135       (28,025,278     34,759,911       (17,841,212     (13,448,809

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    38,860,110       17,944,621       (115,182,318     86,789,438       (38,219,029     6,925,167  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    58,056,321       20,578,269       (128,686,612     137,630,234       (50,252,809     707,340  
             

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Class A

    (208,795     (3,390,336     (694,686     (7,646,310     (584,938     (187,587

Class C

    (26,101     (432,213     (594,668     (1,146,490     (335,902     (116,268

Class I

    (16,021     (196,830     (20,206,202     (23,727,906     (553,388     (184,148

Class I2

    (2,699,917     (2,893     (11,157,523     (21,187,078     (7,519,202     (2,515,577

Class I3

    (654,480     (11,444,616     (8,364,563     (16,928,642            

Class R

    (369,115     (6,087,925     (2,016,833     (4,822,358            

Class R4

    (6,606     (1,515,560     (3,639,334     (26,495,775            

Class R6

                (9,301,409     (15,092,910            

Class T1 (A)

          (3,227           (805           (25

Advisor Class (A)

          (3,406           (791           (17

Return of capital:

                       

Class A

                            (224,853     (779,277

Class C

                            (129,121     (483,029

Class I

                            (212,729     (764,978

Class I2

                            (2,890,453     (10,450,350

Class T1 (A)

                                  (87

Advisor Class (A)

                                  (100

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (3,981,035     (23,077,006     (55,975,218     (117,049,065     (12,450,586     (15,481,443
             

Capital share transactions:

                       

Proceeds from shares sold:

                       

Class A

    4,813,519       3,548,776       6,054,533       27,567,062       4,046,441       1,009,593  

Class C

    260,197       220,232       2,630,825       6,658,632       1,900,805       660,502  

Class I

    825,623       221,731       237,628,354       315,293,391       11,440,115       5,650,629  

Class I2

    217,314,648       152,630,204       99,912,706       1,286,706       7,874,154       502,991  

Class I3

    3,389,359       5,695,501       7,069,779       4,157,071              

Class R

    4,948,192       2,322,807       3,705,257       2,926,781              

Class R4

    193,389       487,798       7,236,699       18,579,319              

Class R6

                59,104,519       72,826,043              

Class T1 (A)

                      500              
        231,744,927         165,127,049         423,342,672         449,295,505         25,261,515       7,823,715  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested:

                       

Class A

    208,428       3,386,329       638,177       7,531,028       751,915       891,610  

Class C

    26,101       432,213       541,318       1,065,963       402,273       493,051  

Class I

    16,021       196,830       18,138,218       20,775,719       754,032       930,504  

Class I2

    2,699,917       2,893       11,157,523       21,187,078       10,409,655       12,965,927  

Class I3

    654,480       11,444,616       8,364,563       16,928,642              

Class R

    369,115       6,087,925       2,016,833       4,822,358              

Class R4

    6,606       1,515,560       3,639,334       26,495,775              

Class R6

                9,301,409       15,092,910              

Class T1 (A)

          3,227             805             112  

Advisor Class (A)

          3,406             791             117  
      3,980,668       23,072,999       53,797,375       113,901,069       12,317,875       15,281,321  

Cost of shares redeemed:

                       

Class A

    (6,040,162     (2,925,254     (10,885,239     (121,735,632     (4,979,221     (7,693,212

Class C

    (363,546     (288,544     (6,497,088     (5,685,509     (3,843,609     (4,459,800

Class I

    (304,896     (250,707     (231,217,644     (206,466,212     (8,385,754     (12,445,124

Class I2

    (28,922,359     (7     (54,331,682     (30,672,823     (51,792,271     (51,703,582

Class I3

    (11,798,005     (13,201,092     (93,120,790     (43,626,312            

Class R

    (6,306,802     (5,315,208     (14,215,936     (15,270,008            

Class R4

    (307,649     (5,512,863     (15,442,258     (297,491,796            

Class R6

                (47,800,871     (36,785,911            

Class T1 (A)

          (10,673           (11,388           (9,769

Advisor Class (A)

          (11,315           (11,305           (10,061
      (54,043,419     (27,515,663       (473,511,508       (757,756,896       (69,000,855       (76,321,548

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

    

Transamerica

Mid Cap Growth

   

Transamerica

Mid Cap Value Opportunities

   

Transamerica

MLP & Energy Income

 
     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019  

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

  $ 105,131     $ 103,703     $ 300,596     $ 186,061     $ 956,259     $ 117,945  

Class C

    (105,131     (103,703     (300,596     (186,061     (956,259     (117,945
                                     

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    181,682,176       160,684,385       3,628,539       (194,560,322     (31,421,465     (53,216,512

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    235,757,462       158,185,648       (181,033,291     (173,979,153     (94,124,860     (67,990,615
             

Net assets:

                       

Beginning of year

    230,361,202       72,175,554       1,430,625,936       1,604,605,089       251,100,694       319,091,309  

End of year

  $   466,118,664     $   230,361,202     $   1,249,592,645     $   1,430,625,936     $   156,975,834     $   251,100,694  
             

Capital share transactions - shares:

                       

Shares issued:

                       

Class A

    456,350       338,761       589,400       2,569,778       854,374       147,767  

Class C

    26,776       25,042       268,947       624,727       338,924       98,141  

Class I

    77,810       23,495       25,445,634       28,030,136       2,207,805       832,010  

Class I2

    19,322,648       14,900,203       9,614,374       113,962       1,929,181       72,998  

Class I3

    324,455       724,652       785,323       364,907              

Class R

    464,376       239,740       387,292       257,461              

Class R4

    17,439       51,866       752,341       1,655,596              

Class R6

                5,747,976       6,241,247              

Class T1 (A)

                      42              
      20,689,854       16,303,759       43,591,287       39,857,856       5,330,284       1,150,916  

Shares reinvested:

                       

Class A

    19,497       442,079       54,545       763,022       156,796       132,576  

Class C

    2,595       59,452       46,827       108,883       83,800       73,365  

Class I

    1,479       25,463       1,547,629       2,096,440       155,324       138,477  

Class I2

    247,699       372       951,196       2,135,794       2,159,687       1,925,163  

Class I3

    60,099       1,472,924       710,065       1,699,663              

Class R

    34,146       784,526       170,773       482,718              

Class R4

    606       194,303       307,896       2,657,550              

Class R6

                787,588       1,510,802              

Class T1 (A)

          421             81             18  

Advisor Class (A)

          441             79             18  
      366,121       2,979,981       4,576,519       11,455,032       2,555,607       2,269,617  

Shares redeemed:

                       

Class A

    (583,087     (325,307     (1,107,071     (10,861,358     (887,664     (1,144,372

Class C

    (37,753     (33,065     (677,212     (530,209     (724,277     (665,948

Class I

    (29,853     (26,179     (23,632,219     (18,254,845     (1,532,726     (1,871,965

Class I2

    (2,328,916           (5,210,796     (2,721,732     (10,012,393     (7,583,842

Class I3

    (1,069,767     (1,357,010     (8,299,218     (3,854,179            

Class R

    (611,962     (545,652     (1,354,420     (1,373,365            

Class R4

    (24,589     (570,859     (1,484,080     (26,795,287            

Class R6

                (4,733,451     (3,211,701            

Class T1 (A)

          (1,195           (1,020           (1,354

Advisor Class (A)

          (1,256           (1,000           (1,391
      (4,685,927     (2,860,523     (46,498,467     (67,604,696     (13,157,060     (11,268,872

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

    11,109       11,159       30,102       16,514       193,221       17,373  

Class C

    (11,836     (11,789     (30,590     (16,715     (193,635     (17,446
      (727     (630     (488     (201     (414     (73

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding:

                       

Class A

    (96,131     466,692       (433,024     (7,512,044     316,727       (846,656

Class C

    (20,218     39,640       (392,028     186,686       (495,188     (511,888

Class I

    49,436       22,779       3,361,044       11,871,731       830,403       (901,478

Class I2

    17,241,431       14,900,575       5,354,774       (471,976     (5,923,525     (5,585,681

Class I3

    (685,213     840,566       (6,803,830     (1,789,609            

Class R

    (113,440     478,614       (796,355     (633,186            

Class R4

    (6,544     (324,690     (423,843     (22,482,141            

Class R6

                1,802,113       4,540,348              

Class T1 (A)

          (774           (897           (1,336

Advisor Class (A)

          (815           (921           (1,373
      16,369,321       16,422,587       1,668,851       (16,292,009     (5,271,583     (7,848,412

 

(A)    Class ceased operations on February 15, 2019.

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

    

Transamerica

Multi-Asset Income

   

Transamerica

Multi-Managed Balanced

   

Transamerica

Short-Term Bond

 
     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019  

From operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 9,663,782     $ 6,598,672     $ 9,188,889     $ 12,013,274     $ 65,239,923     $ 74,632,861  

Net realized gain (loss)

    (2,763,793     839,401       43,359,626       30,060,718       (190,797     1,541,076  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (4,928,465     13,836,796       39,744,216       71,047,927       (11,097,201     66,195,032  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    1,971,524       21,274,869       92,292,731       113,121,919       53,951,925       142,368,969  
             

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Class A

    (1,340,768     (1,292,583     (22,137,786     (38,925,530     (14,589,317     (17,334,476

Class B (A)

                      (53,987            

Class C

    (1,533,848     (1,529,847     (6,566,522     (12,466,933     (3,478,237     (6,286,965

Class I

    (7,063,932     (5,327,742     (10,369,114     (17,156,884     (41,287,337     (43,159,744

Class I2

    (533     (595                 (6,905,751     (7,760,016

Class R6

                (612,950     (612,950     (855,455     (689,224

Class T1 (B)

          (230           (693           (81

Advisor Class (B)

          (2,337           (5,459           (47,660

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (9,939,081     (8,153,334     (39,686,372     (69,222,436     (67,116,097     (75,278,166
             

Capital share transactions:

                       

Proceeds from shares sold:

                       

Class A

    16,663,501       10,013,616       56,864,956       48,858,902       208,405,218       215,323,232  

Class B (A)

                      24,921              

Class C

    18,592,863       12,269,643       49,640,583       33,854,740       52,736,345       38,102,130  

Class I

    100,904,471       78,401,567       82,970,981       43,855,787       1,247,387,825       999,395,879  

Class I2

                            195,572,936       128,088,532  

Class R6

                5,537,711       8,583,507       30,164,598       9,999,256  

Advisor Class (B)

                      1,500             1,781,376  
      136,160,835       100,684,826       195,014,231       135,179,357       1,734,266,922       1,392,690,405  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested:

                       

Class A

    1,294,695       1,263,288       21,761,739       38,048,394       13,410,015       16,207,781  

Class B (A)

                      53,843              

Class C

    1,501,460       1,480,469       6,175,460       11,817,417       3,046,783       5,555,410  

Class I

    7,025,798       5,242,764       9,445,456       15,710,502       34,241,902       34,773,916  

Class I2

    533       595                   6,901,065       7,760,016  

Class R6

                387,875       595,462       758,271       684,210  

Class T1 (B)

          230             693             69  

Advisor Class (B)

          2,337             5,459             42,201  
      9,822,486       7,989,683       37,770,530       66,231,770       58,358,036       65,023,603  

Cost of shares redeemed:

                       

Class A

    (16,662,618     (6,822,899     (103,456,016     (93,532,358     (255,876,525     (335,529,063

Class B (A)

                      (63,497            

Class C

    (11,070,621     (7,792,673     (33,906,819     (37,138,071     (57,376,423     (97,196,825

Class I

    (85,219,846     (30,606,574     (53,669,730     (57,746,192     (1,042,527,804     (776,375,068

Class I2

                            (322,094,410     (80,213,860

Class R6

                (2,680,074     (3,385,661     (23,814,862     (8,670,816

Class T1 (B)

          (11,154           (11,228           (10,327

Advisor Class (B)

          (112,335           (91,713           (7,302,644
        (112,953,085     (45,345,635     (193,712,639     (191,968,720       (1,701,690,024       (1,305,298,603

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

                      955,910              

Class B (A)

                      (955,910            
                                     

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

    2,460,873       473,281       10,877,866       6,556,689       67,018,293       53,677,373  

Class C

    (2,460,873     (473,281     (10,877,866     (6,556,689     (67,018,293     (53,677,373
                                     

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    33,030,236       63,328,874       39,072,122       9,442,407       90,934,934       152,415,405  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    25,062,679       76,450,409       91,678,481       53,341,890       77,770,762       219,506,208  
             

Net assets:

                       

Beginning of year

    234,697,335       158,246,926       1,011,428,011       958,086,121       3,049,850,040       2,830,343,832  

End of year

  $ 259,760,014     $   234,697,335     $   1,103,106,492     $   1,011,428,011     $ 3,127,620,802     $ 3,049,850,040  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

    

Transamerica

Multi-Asset Income

   

Transamerica

Multi-Managed Balanced

   

Transamerica

Short-Term Bond

 
     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019  
             

Capital share transactions - shares:

                       

Shares issued:

                       

Class A

    1,432,626       911,389       1,949,135       1,796,147       20,357,830       21,194,546  

Class B (A)

                      910              

Class C

    1,605,159       1,111,565       1,737,413       1,272,405       5,169,945       3,758,700  

Class I

    8,852,708       7,063,555       2,809,228       1,603,079       124,034,591       100,085,455  

Class I2

                            19,354,606       12,892,612  

Class R6

                188,767       311,720       3,016,692       991,396  

Advisor Class (B)

                      59             180,305  
      11,890,493       9,086,509       6,684,543       4,984,320       171,933,664       139,103,014  

Shares reinvested:

                       

Class A

    119,766       117,538       762,921       1,512,608       1,313,913       1,593,881  

Class B (A)

                      2,180              

Class C

    139,872       138,772       219,761       482,081       299,226       547,615  

Class I

    653,879       487,224       329,659       620,831       3,413,402       3,476,173  

Class I2

    51       58                   690,032       776,465  

Class R6

                13,542       23,469       75,562       68,498  

Class T1 (B)

          22             28             7  

Advisor Class (B)

          226             219             4,265  
      913,568       743,840       1,325,883       2,641,416       5,792,135       6,466,904  

Shares redeemed:

                       

Class A

    (1,568,707     (621,223     (3,617,220     (3,440,442     (25,159,077     (33,101,024

Class B (A)

                      (2,378            

Class C

    (1,010,727     (714,076     (1,215,769     (1,399,530     (5,653,657     (9,602,674

Class I

    (7,854,514     (2,825,802     (1,867,958     (2,144,954     (104,993,232     (77,856,693

Class I2

                            (32,718,837     (8,050,251

Class R6

                (90,381     (126,455     (2,391,686     (867,409

Class T1 (B)

          (1,022           (421           (1,023

Advisor Class (B)

          (10,325           (3,462           (735,540
      (10,433,948     (4,172,448     (6,791,328     (7,117,642     (170,916,489     (130,214,614

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

                      34,929              

Class B (A)

                      (35,138            
                        (209            

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

    214,947       41,719       366,715       236,934       6,550,917       5,244,714  

Class C

    (215,998     (41,871     (374,228     (241,566     (6,563,509     (5,253,290
      (1,051     (152     (7,513     (4,632     (12,592     (8,576

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding:

                       

Class A

    198,632       449,423       (538,449     140,176       3,063,583       (5,067,883

Class B (A)

                      (34,426            

Class C

    518,306       494,390       367,177       113,390       (6,747,995     (10,549,649

Class I

    1,652,073       4,724,977       1,270,929       78,956       22,454,761       25,704,935  

Class I2

    51       58                   (12,674,199     5,618,826  

Class R6

                111,928       208,734       700,568       192,485  

Class T1 (B)

          (1,000           (393           (1,016

Advisor Class (B)

          (10,099           (3,184           (550,970
      2,369,062       5,657,749       1,211,585       503,253       6,796,718       15,346,728  

 

(A)    Class ceased operations on May 6, 2019.
(B)    Class ceased operations on February 15, 2019.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

     Transamerica Small Cap Growth         
Transamerica Small Cap Value
    Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value  
     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019  

From operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss)

  $ (1,329,449   $ (846,832   $ 1,010,007     $ 1,755,414     $ 4,945,354     $ 4,684,282  

Net realized gain (loss)

    15,016,375       9,471,121       (8,041,199     1,890,712       (46,127,028     13,395,335  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    3,997,968       6,481,845       (7,976,971     1,953,468       (56,312,013     41,061,548  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    17,684,894       15,106,134       (15,008,163     5,599,594       (97,493,687     59,141,165  
             

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Class A

    (1,056,936     (1,414,128     (174,711     (328,985     (11,113,612     (35,533,133

Class B (A)

                                  (46,031

Class C

    (311,870     (490,258     (24,525     (64,184     (3,497,263     (17,639,233

Class I

    (2,503,008     (3,349,386     (640,359     (1,523,486     (10,236,353     (26,960,120

Class I2

    (3,751,739     (3,261,131     (2,169,732     (18,710,196     (722,448     (1,973,487

Class I3

    (1,779,450     (2,685,929     (1,017,542     (2,348,533            

Class R

    (1,064,589     (1,546,130     (286,573     (756,005            

Class R4

    (16,978     (625,490     (13,588     (21,805            

Class R6

    (4,843     (6,051     (2,478     (5,036     (1,753,628     (2,428,112

Class T1 (B)

          (9,028           (870           (1,106

Advisor Class (B)

          (1,358           (867           (31,000

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (10,489,413     (13,388,889     (4,329,508     (23,759,967     (27,323,304     (84,612,222
             

Capital share transactions:

                       

Proceeds from shares sold:

                       

Class A

    4,396,063       4,069,143       1,414,811       2,299,973       28,112,194       27,957,215  

Class B (A)

                                  9,393  

Class C

    381,765       600,532       9,670       68,878       4,231,405       10,184,716  

Class I

    7,839,807       17,942,491       2,126,790       16,854,295       93,649,504       113,632,632  

Class I2

    48,749,177       20,694,441       410,886,751       1,107,468       1,081,935       960,735  

Class I3

    6,553,201       1,023,437       11,207,798       1,779,839              

Class R

    2,295,465       1,574,222       1,229,498       1,024,770              

Class R4

    55,232       346,137       10,302       93,762              

Class R6

                            21,693,181       39,880,100  

Class T1 (B)

          537                          

Advisor Class (B)

                                  750  
      70,270,710       46,250,940         426,885,620       23,228,985       148,768,219       192,625,541  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested:

                       

Class A

    1,053,485       1,409,450       174,711       328,985       10,523,294       34,017,232  

Class B (A)

                                  45,596  

Class C

    311,713       490,039       23,673       61,866       3,218,634       16,355,911  

Class I

    2,501,047       3,347,331       640,359       1,523,486       8,460,478       22,431,984  

Class I2

    2,452,204       3,261,131       2,169,732       18,710,196       722,448       1,973,487  

Class I3

    1,779,450       2,685,929       1,017,542       2,348,533              

Class R

    1,064,589       1,546,130       286,573       756,005              

Class R4

    16,978       625,490       13,588       21,805              

Class R6

    4,843       6,051       2,478       5,036       1,743,699       2,428,112  

Class T1 (B)

          4,745             870             1,106  

Advisor Class (B)

          1,358             867             31,000  
      9,184,309       13,377,654       4,328,656       23,757,649       24,668,553       77,284,428  

Cost of shares redeemed:

                       

Class A

    (4,622,016     (9,647,333     (1,186,774     (900,436     (86,524,255     (85,608,852

Class B (A)

                                  (23,957

Class C

    (878,024     (1,467,483     (56,797     (114,037     (28,963,794     (40,704,415

Class I

    (12,791,632     (16,075,177     (2,951,815     (3,320,073     (125,148,177     (103,925,647

Class I2

    (30,980,310     (6,938,882     (33,832,068     (164,096,780     (1,625,969     (1,314,154

Class I3

    (7,889,945     (6,863,546     (5,136,871     (5,397,154            

Class R

    (4,682,039     (4,188,076     (1,920,234     (2,459,965            

Class R4

    (234,739     (6,909,904     (210,088     (27,995            

Class R6

                            (12,488,979     (7,112,981

Class T1 (B)

          (92,078           (10,424           (11,101

Advisor Class (B)

          (15,069           (10,460           (323,549
        (62,078,705       (52,197,548     (45,294,647       (176,337,324       (254,751,174       (239,024,656

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

                                  439,615  

Class B (A)

                                  (439,615
                                     

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

     Transamerica Small Cap Growth         
Transamerica Small Cap Value
    Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value  
     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019  

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

  $ 135,194     $ 51,648     $ 2,975     $ 344     $ 18,409,025     $ 25,628,344  

Class C

    (135,194     (51,648     (2,975     (344     (18,409,025     (25,628,344
                                     

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    17,376,314       7,431,046       385,919,629       (129,350,690     (81,314,402     30,885,313  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    24,571,795       9,148,291       366,581,958         (147,511,063       (206,131,393     5,414,256  
             

Net assets:

                       

Beginning of year

    153,121,520       143,973,229       105,764,919       253,275,982       831,209,455       825,795,199  

End of year

  $   177,693,315     $   153,121,520     $   472,346,877     $   105,764,919     $ 625,078,062     $   831,209,455  
             

Capital share transactions - shares:

                       

Shares issued:

                       

Class A

    719,068       670,318       184,281       231,153       1,364,757       1,172,179  

Class B (A)

                                  395  

Class C

    66,816       112,955       1,174       7,714       219,323       500,538  

Class I

    1,247,890       2,837,682       280,117       1,675,407       4,380,342       4,562,679  

Class I2

    7,483,475       3,071,290       49,762,508       119,842       47,927       37,712  

Class I3

    960,972       174,600       1,548,160       198,540              

Class R

    356,984       248,679       153,229       104,610              

Class R4

    8,831       54,405       1,351       9,776              

Class R6

                            915,058       1,548,982  

Class T1 (B)

          80                          

Advisor Class (B)

                                  29  
      10,844,036       7,170,009       51,930,820       2,347,042       6,927,407       7,822,514  

Shares reinvested:

                       

Class A

    169,371       272,621       17,701       38,613       408,038       1,582,933  

Class B (A)

                                  2,442  

Class C

    56,882       105,840       2,426       7,330       147,037       890,360  

Class I

    384,185       622,181       64,358       177,356       316,043       1,007,274  

Class I2

    369,308       596,185       218,064       2,178,137       26,947       88,497  

Class I3

    267,990       491,029       102,060       273,085              

Class R

    163,031       285,791       28,686       87,704              

Class R4

    2,569       114,980       1,363       2,532              

Class R6

    729       1,106       247       583       64,749       108,398  

Class T1 (B)

          918             102             51  

Advisor Class (B)

          253             100             1,375  
      1,414,065       2,490,904       434,905       2,765,542       962,814       3,681,330  

Shares redeemed:

                       

Class A

    (762,099     (1,500,466     (142,311     (94,020     (3,999,560     (3,528,733

Class B (A)

                                  (1,200

Class C

    (163,460     (266,126     (7,388     (12,923     (1,576,060     (1,977,841

Class I

    (2,018,293     (2,565,256     (358,794     (346,542     (5,831,037     (4,158,667

Class I2

    (4,428,207     (1,074,530     (4,195,412     (16,754,141     (70,349     (51,181

Class I3

    (1,178,033     (1,037,587     (628,046     (551,808            

Class R

    (718,865     (657,470     (231,254     (252,491            

Class R4

    (35,064     (1,102,211     (21,433     (2,870            

Class R6

                            (528,966     (279,877

Class T1 (B)

          (15,095           (1,040           (454

Advisor Class (B)

          (2,385           (1,029           (12,615
      (9,304,021     (8,221,126     (5,584,638     (18,016,864     (12,005,972     (10,010,568

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

                                  17,661  

Class B (A)

                                  (20,374
                                    (2,713

Automatic conversions:

                       

Class A

    21,654       8,531       388       37       828,144       1,040,972  

Class C

    (24,509     (9,550     (394     (37     (978,261     (1,222,137
      (2,855     (1,019     (6           (150,117     (181,165

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

     Transamerica Small Cap Growth         
Transamerica Small Cap Value
    Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value  
     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019  

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding:

                       

Class A

    147,994       (548,996     60,059       175,783       (1,398,621     285,012  

Class B (A)

                                  (18,737

Class C

    (64,271     (56,881     (4,182     2,084       (2,187,961     (1,809,080

Class I

    (386,218     894,607       (14,319     1,506,221       (1,134,652     1,411,286  

Class I2

    3,424,576       2,592,945       45,785,160       (14,456,162     4,525       75,028  

Class I3

    50,929       (371,958     1,022,174       (80,183            

Class R

    (198,850     (123,000     (49,339     (60,177            

Class R4

    (23,664     (932,826     (18,719     9,438              

Class R6

    729       1,106       247       583       450,841       1,377,503  

Class T1 (B)

          (14,097           (938           (403

Advisor Class (B)

          (2,132           (929           (11,211
      2,951,225       1,438,768       46,781,081       (12,904,280     (4,265,868     1,309,398  

 

(A)    Class ceased operations on May 6, 2019.
(B)    Class ceased operations on February 15, 2019.

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the period and years ended:

 

     Transamerica
Sustainable Bond
        
Transamerica Unconstrained Bond
    Transamerica US Growth  
     October 31, 2020 (A)     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019  

From operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 61,186     $ 42,176,360     $ 29,729,385     $ (2,826,699   $ (1,895,812

Net realized gain (loss)

    (47,111     9,398,065       (24,951,032     168,537,730       121,338,133  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (393,531     25,911,800       24,674,567       223,794,061       88,287,983  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (379,456     77,486,225       29,452,920       389,505,092       207,730,304  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Class A (B)

          (19           (54,541,249     (55,720,551

Class B (C)

                            (336,306

Class C

                      (1,601,166     (1,485,668

Class I

    (2,840     (17,708     (38,580     (21,547,803     (18,533,239

Class I2

    (71,044     (39,201,833     (25,928,686     (38,866,155     (18,610,200

Class T

                      (3,524,318     (4,280,779

Class T1 (D)

                            (1,290

Advisor Class (D)

                (121           (1,376

Return of capital:

                   

Class A

        (8            

Class I

          (3,580     (5,287            

Class I2

          (7,935,490     (3,552,855            

Advisor Class (D)

                (18            

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (73,884     (47,158,638     (29,525,547     (120,080,691     (98,969,409
           

Capital share transactions:

                   

Proceeds from shares sold:

                   

Class A (B)

          10,000             31,944,444       18,661,331  

Class B (C)

                            27,935  

Class C

                      4,098,962       3,689,229  

Class I

    1,000,000       363,802       488,264       57,263,370       13,833,380  

Class I2

    24,000,000       570,641,481       315,217,999       145,238,784       4,509,941  

Class T

                      372,048       363,331  
        25,000,000         571,015,283         315,706,263         238,917,608         41,085,147  

Issued from fund acquisition:

                   

Class A

                            57,268,942  

Class C

                            3,847,753  

Class I

                            52,176,672  

Class I2

                            301,892,730  
                              415,186,097  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested:

                   

Class A (B)

          27             53,717,535       54,741,100  

Class B (C)

                            334,466  

Class C

                      1,574,446       1,463,450  

Class I

    2,840       21,288       43,867       21,222,163       18,237,941  

Class I2

    71,044       47,104,657       29,481,541       38,866,155       18,610,200  

Class T

                      3,447,209       4,187,398  

Class T1 (D)

                            1,290  

Advisor Class (D)

                119             1,376  
      73,884       47,125,972       29,525,527       118,827,508       97,577,221  

Cost of shares redeemed:

                   

Class A

                      (99,790,839     (73,305,079

Class B (C)

                            (102,374

Class C

                      (6,374,964     (3,107,802

Class I

          (485,096     (1,463,714     (80,053,084     (22,762,544

Class I2

          (53,296,610     (60,465,651     (225,470,981     (48,207,235

Class T

                      (13,485,319     (9,445,212

Class T1 (D)

                            (13,347

Advisor Class (D)

                (10,684           (14,524
            (53,781,706     (61,940,049     (425,175,187     (156,958,117

Automatic conversions:

                   

Class A

                            3,513,726  

Class B (C)

                            (3,513,726
                               

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the period and years ended:

 

     Transamerica
Sustainable Bond
        
Transamerica Unconstrained Bond
    Transamerica US Growth  
     October 31, 2020 (A)     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019  

Automatic conversions:

                   

Class A

  $     $     $     $ 2,271,571     $ 2,481,727  

Class C

                      (2,271,571     (2,481,727
                               

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    25,073,884       564,359,549       283,291,741       (67,430,071     396,890,348  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    24,620,544       594,687,136       283,219,114       201,994,330       505,651,243  
           

Net assets:

                   

Beginning of period/year

          994,178,316       710,959,202       1,564,168,322       1,058,517,079  

End of period/year

  $   24,620,544     $   1,588,865,452     $   994,178,316     $   1,766,162,652     $   1,564,168,322  
           

Capital share transactions - shares:

                   

Shares issued:

                   

Class A (B)

          1,018             1,399,620       936,835  

Class B (C)

                            1,418  

Class C

                      197,623       194,827  

Class I

    100,000       36,919       49,842       2,438,077       645,406  

Class I2

    2,400,000       60,710,189       32,023,619       5,576,879       212,953  

Class T

                      5,358       6,166  
      2,500,000       60,748,126       32,073,461       9,617,557       1,997,605  

Shares issued on fund acquisition:

                   

Class A

                            2,699,101  

Class C

                            194,819  

Class I

                            2,395,604  

Class I2

                            13,762,481  
                              19,052,005  

Shares reinvested:

                   

Class A (B)

          3             2,449,500       3,203,107  

Class B (C)

                            21,196  

Class C

                      78,370       92,099  

Class I

    288       2,194       4,484       942,788       1,044,556  

Class I2

    7,203       4,872,898       3,015,936       1,727,385       1,067,711  

Class T

                      51,222       84,526  

Class T1 (D)

                            75  

Advisor Class (D)

                12             79  
      7,491       4,875,095       3,020,432       5,249,265       5,513,349  

Shares redeemed:

                   

Class A

                      (4,306,099     (3,600,757

Class B (C)

                            (5,747

Class C

                      (304,610     (165,490

Class I

          (50,711     (150,631     (3,517,217     (1,099,341

Class I2

          (5,740,951     (6,239,634     (9,143,954     (2,312,071

Class T

                      (194,055     (161,539

Class T1 (D)

                            (679

Advisor Class (D)

                (1,092           (723
            (5,791,662     (6,391,357     (17,465,935     (7,346,347

Automatic conversions:

                   

Class A

                            170,334  

Class B (C)

                            (184,899
                              (14,565

Automatic conversions:

                   

Class A

                      96,917       118,654  

Class C

                      (105,951     (127,964
                        (9,034     (9,310

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding:

                   

Class A (B)

          1,021             (360,062     3,527,274  

Class B (C)

                            (168,032

Class C

                      (134,568     188,291  

Class I

    100,288       (11,598     (96,305     (136,352     2,986,225  

Class I2

    2,407,203       59,842,136       28,799,921       (1,839,690     12,731,074  

Class T

                      (137,475     (70,847

Class T1 (D)

                            (604

Advisor Class (D)

                (1,080           (644
      2,507,491       59,831,559       28,702,536       (2,608,147     19,192,737  

 

(A)    Fund commenced operations on July 31, 2020.
(B)    Class A commenced operations for Transamerica Unconstrained Bond on October 1, 2020.
(C)    Class ceased operations on May 6, 2019.
(D)    Class ceased operations on February 15, 2019.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the year ended October 31, 2020

 

     Transamerica
Event Driven
 

Cash flows provided by (used for) operating activities:

   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 6,969,990  
   

Adjustments to reconcile net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:

   

Purchases of long-term investments

      (139,113,871

Proceeds from long-term investments

    182,675,311  

Purchases to cover securities sold short

    (53,163,268

Proceeds from securities sold short

    48,759,159  

Net amortization (accretion) of discount and premium

    (181,183

Net purchases/proceeds of short-term investments

    2,379,810  

Net realized (gain) loss

    (4,216,659

Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation

    (2,961,236

Receivables:

   

(Increase) decrease in receivables for investments sold

    (519,259

(Increase) decrease in receivables for net income from securities lending

    630  

(Increase) decrease in receivables for dividends

    2,414  

(Increase) decrease in receivables for interest

    36,440  

(Increase) decrease in receivable for tax reclaim

    (458

Payables:

   

Increase (decrease) in collateral for securities on loan

    (2,871,734

Increase (decrease) in dividends, interest and fees for borrowings from securities sold short

    (5,705

Increase (decrease) in accrued liabilities

    (35,520

Net cash provided by (used for) written options and swaptions transactions

    (423,785

Net cash provided by (used for) swap agreement transactions

    89,370  

Net cash provided by (used for) in futures contracts transactions

    562,241  

Net cash provided by (used for) in forward foreign currency contracts

    32,035  

Net cash provided by (used for) foreign currency transactions

    (147,309

Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities

    37,867,413  
   

Cash flows from financing activities:

   

Proceeds of shares sold, net of receivable for shares sold

    7,906,704  

Payment of shares redeemed, net of payable for shares redeemed

    (49,512,359

Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities

    (41,605,655

Net increase (decrease) in cash and foreign currencies

    (3,738,242

Cash and foreign currencies, at beginning of year (A)

  $ 10,903,621  

Cash and foreign currencies, at end of year (A)

  $ 7,165,379  
   

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

   

Dividends, interest and fees for borrowings from securities sold short paid

  $ 58,066  

Non-cash financing activities included herein consist of reinvestment of distributions

  $ 389,663  

 

(A)    For the year ended October 31, 2020, the beginning and ending cash balances consist of the following:

 

     Beginning
of Year
    End of Year  

Assets:

       

Cash collateral pledged at custodian:

       

OTC derivatives

  $ 3,500,000     $  

Cash collateral pledged at broker for:

       

Securities sold short

    7,150,533       3,159,043  

OTC derivatives

    71,088       3,526,394  

Futures contracts

    182,000       480,000  

Total assets

    10,903,621       7,165,437  
     

Liabilities:

       

Cash collateral received at broker:

       

Securities sold short

          58  

Total liabilities

          58  

Net cash per statement of assets and liabilities

  $   10,903,621     $   7,165,379  

Total cash and foreign currencies per statement of cash flows

  $ 10,903,621     $ 7,165,379  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years
indicated:
  Transamerica Balanced II
 
  Class I3  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.99     $ 10.21     $ 10.17     $ 10.00  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.16       0.19       0.18       0.02  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.91       1.08       0.07       0.15  

Total investment operations

    1.07       1.27       0.25       0.17  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.17     (0.20     (0.17      

Net realized gains

    (0.27     (0.29     (0.04      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.44     (0.49     (0.21      
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 11.62     $ 10.99     $ 10.21     $ 10.17  

Total return

    10.01     13.14     2.49     1.70 %(C) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   52,587     $   50,316     $   49,964     $   56,169  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.57     0.58     0.59     0.66 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.57     0.57     0.50     0.50 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.44     1.80     1.73     1.23 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    51     45     60     40 %(C) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on September 15, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years
indicated:
  Transamerica Balanced II
 
  Class R  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A) (B) (C)
    December 31,
2016
    December 31,
2015
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.99     $ 10.20     $ 10.17     $ 10.11     $ 9.68     $ 9.85  
             

Investment operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss) (D)

    0.11       0.14       0.13       0.14       0.11       0.10  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.90       1.09       0.06       0.91       0.63       (0.11

Total investment operations

    1.01       1.23       0.19       1.05       0.74       (0.01
             

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Net investment income

    (0.11     (0.15     (0.12     (0.09     (0.12     (0.10

Net realized gains

    (0.27     (0.29     (0.04     (0.90     (0.19     (0.06

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.38     (0.44     (0.16     (0.99     (0.31     (0.16
             

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 11.62     $ 10.99     $ 10.20     $ 10.17     $ 10.11     $ 9.68  

Total return

    9.43     12.79     1.85     10.68 %(E)      7.69     (0.08 )% 
             

Ratio and supplemental data:

                       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   66,033     $   70,357     $   82,270     $   91,171     $   90,455     $   90,541  

Expenses to average net assets

                       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.07     1.07     1.09     1.20 %(F)      1.18     1.16

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.07     1.07 %(G)      1.01     1.13 %(F)(H)      1.09 %(H)(I)      1.10

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.96     1.32     1.22     0.95 %(F)      1.13     1.00

Portfolio turnover rate

    51     45     60     40 %(E)      37     50

 

(A)    Transamerica Partners Balanced reorganized into the Fund on September 15, 2017. Prior to September 15, 2017, information provided reflects Transamerica Partners Balanced, which was the accounting and performance survivor of the reorganization. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(B)    Effective April 21, 2017, the Fund underwent a 2.01-for-1 share split. The per share data has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the share split. See the Stock Split section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(C)    The fiscal year end of the Fund is October 31 while the fiscal year end of the accounting and performance survivor is December 31. Prior to the closing of the applicable Transamerica Partners reorganization as of the close of business on September 15, 2017, the accounting and performance survivor operated as a feeder in a master-feeder structure and invested all of its investable assets in a corresponding Series Portfolio. The Financial Highlights represents activity for the ten months of January 1, 2017 – October 31, 2017.
(D)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Annualized.
(G)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.
(H)    Includes reorganization expenses incurred outside the Fund’s operating expense limit.
(I)    Includes reimbursement of custody fees at the underlying Series Portfolio level.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Bond
 
    Class A  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.43     $ 8.95     $ 9.34     $ 9.31     $ 9.22  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.22       0.29       0.33       0.33       0.36 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.15       0.49       (0.39     0.05       0.07  

Total investment operations

    0.37       0.78       (0.06     0.38       0.43  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.23     (0.30     (0.33     (0.35     (0.34
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.57     $ 9.43     $ 8.95     $ 9.34     $ 9.31  

Total return (C)

    4.03     9.00     (0.67 )%      4.12     4.78
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   149,010     $   132,682     $   87,523     $   83,251     $   86,305  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.93     0.94     0.99     0.97     0.93

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.93     0.94 %(D)      0.97     0.97     0.91 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.36     3.20     3.58     3.59     3.92 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    39     50     38     34     47

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.02% higher and 0.02% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Bond
 
    Class C  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.37     $ 8.89     $ 9.28     $ 9.25     $ 9.16  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.16       0.23       0.27       0.27       0.29 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.15       0.49       (0.39     0.05       0.07  

Total investment operations

    0.31       0.72       (0.12     0.32       0.36  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.18     (0.24     (0.27     (0.29     (0.27
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.50     $ 9.37     $ 8.89     $ 9.28     $ 9.25  

Total return (C)

    3.31     8.24     (1.33 )%      3.41     4.18
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   89,962     $   80,239     $   44,958     $   49,394     $   60,126  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.53     1.56     1.63     1.65     1.64

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.53     1.56 %(D)      1.61     1.65     1.62 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.76     2.56     2.93     2.90     3.20 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    39     50     38     34     47

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.02% higher and 0.02% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Bond
 
    Class I  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.45     $ 8.96     $ 9.36     $ 9.32     $ 9.23  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.26       0.33       0.36       0.36       0.38 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.15       0.50       (0.40     0.06       0.07  

Total investment operations

    0.41       0.83       (0.04     0.42       0.45  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.27     (0.34     (0.36     (0.38     (0.36
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.59     $ 9.45     $ 8.96     $ 9.36     $ 9.32  

Total return

    4.46     9.44     (0.39 )%      4.54     5.05
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   1,286,752     $   1,084,474     $   396,083     $   181,977     $   162,875  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.56     0.58     0.64     0.67     0.67

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.50     0.50     0.59     0.67     0.65 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.78     3.57     3.94     3.88     4.20 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    39     50     38     34     47

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.02% higher and 0.02% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Bond
 
    Class I2  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.45     $ 8.96     $ 9.36     $ 9.32     $ 9.23  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.26       0.34       0.37       0.37       0.39 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.16       0.49       (0.40     0.06       0.07  

Total investment operations

    0.42       0.83       (0.03     0.43       0.46  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.28     (0.34     (0.37     (0.39     (0.37
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.59     $ 9.45     $ 8.96     $ 9.36     $ 9.32  

Total return

    4.52     9.49     (0.32 )%      4.65     5.17
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   352,650     $   84,016     $   101,251     $   118,738     $   137,246  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.46     0.47     0.53     0.56     0.55

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.46     0.47 %(C)      0.52     0.56     0.53 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.73     3.73     4.03     3.99     4.23 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    39     50     38     34     47

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.02% higher and 0.02% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Bond
 
    Class R6  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.45     $ 8.96     $ 9.36     $ 9.32     $ 9.23  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.27       0.34       0.37       0.37       0.40 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.14       0.49       (0.40     0.06       0.06  

Total investment operations

    0.41       0.83       (0.03     0.43       0.46  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.28     (0.34     (0.37     (0.39     (0.37
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.58     $ 9.45     $ 8.96     $ 9.36     $ 9.32  

Total return

    4.41     9.49     (0.30 )%      4.65     5.16
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   23,672     $   19,805     $   9,181     $   6,283     $   3,028  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.45     0.48     0.53     0.56     0.55

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.45     0.48 %(C)      0.51     0.56     0.52 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.83     3.65     4.05     4.01     4.38 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    39     50     38     34     47

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.03% higher and 0.03% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Capital Growth
 
    Class A  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 26.93     $ 26.81     $ 28.32     $ 25.70     $ 25.35  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    (0.37     (0.26     (0.21     (0.24     (0.14 )(B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    22.30       1.55       4.14       7.40       1.33  

Total investment operations

    21.93       1.29       3.93       7.16       1.19  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net realized gains

    (2.75     (1.17     (5.44     (4.54     (0.84
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 46.11     $ 26.93     $ 26.81     $ 28.32     $ 25.70  

Total return (C)

    89.28     5.40     16.52     34.66     4.77
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   844,139     $   425,595     $   384,193     $   223,299     $   170,198  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.08     1.18     1.19     1.23     1.23

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.08     1.18 %(D)      1.19     1.23     1.22 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (1.04 )%      (0.92 )%      (0.78 )%      (0.95 )%      (0.57 )%(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    52     90     40     66     32

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Capital Growth
 
    Class C  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 21.08     $ 21.41     $ 23.83     $ 22.50     $ 22.46  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    (0.48     (0.37     (0.34     (0.35     (0.28 )(B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    16.92       1.21       3.36       6.22       1.16  

Total investment operations

    16.44       0.84       3.02       5.87       0.88  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net realized gains

    (2.75     (1.17     (5.44     (4.54     (0.84
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 34.77     $ 21.08     $ 21.41     $ 23.83     $ 22.50  

Total return (C)

    87.95     4.57     15.65     33.68     4.03
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   425,798     $   206,156     $   149,727     $   84,852     $   69,159  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.83     1.93     1.93     1.97     1.96

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.83     1.93 %(D)      1.93     1.97     1.95 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (1.79 )%      (1.67 )%      (1.52 )%      (1.69 )%      (1.30 )%(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    52     90     40     66     32

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Capital Growth
 
    Class I  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 28.40     $ 28.13     $ 29.39     $ 26.43     $ 25.98  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    (0.31     (0.20     (0.16     (0.18     (0.07 )(B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    23.68       1.64       4.34       7.68       1.36  

Total investment operations

    23.37       1.44       4.18       7.50       1.29  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net realized gains

    (2.75     (1.17     (5.44     (4.54     (0.84
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 49.02     $ 28.40     $ 28.13     $ 29.39     $ 26.43  

Total return

    89.76     5.69     16.77     35.03     5.09
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   2,393,493     $   1,049,618     $   719,431     $   292,452     $   164,575  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.84     0.92     0.94     0.96     0.94

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.84     0.92     0.94     0.96     0.93 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.81 )%      (0.66 )%      (0.55 )%      (0.69 )%      (0.28 )%(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    52     90     40     66     32

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Capital Growth
 
    Class I2  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 13.45     $ 13.97     $ 17.26     $ 17.43     $ 17.40  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    (0.11     (0.08     (0.05     (0.08     (0.03 )(B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    10.09       0.73       2.20       4.45       0.90  

Total investment operations

    9.98       0.65       2.15       4.37       0.87  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net realized gains

    (2.75     (1.17     (5.44     (4.54     (0.84
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 20.68     $ 13.45     $ 13.97     $ 17.26     $ 17.43  

Total return

    90.02     5.82     16.90     35.14     5.25
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   402,583     $   316,761     $   165,523     $   230,981     $   241,857  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.73     0.80     0.83     0.85     0.81

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.73     0.80     0.83     0.85     0.81 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.69 )%      (0.54 )%      (0.38 )%      (0.56 )%      (0.18 )%(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    52     90     40     66     32

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica Capital Growth
 
    Class R6  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 13.45     $ 13.37  
     

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    (0.11     (0.00 )(C) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    10.09       0.08  

Total investment operations

    9.98       0.08  
     

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net realized gains

    (2.75      
     

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 20.68     $ 13.45  

Total return

    90.02     0.60 %(D) 
     

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   24,890     $   15,184  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.73     0.76 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.73     0.76 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.70 )%      (0.56 )%(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    52     90

 

(A)    Commenced operations on October 18, 2019.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Dividend Focused
 
    Class A  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.57     $ 10.59     $ 11.53     $ 11.15     $ 12.75  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.15       0.20       0.21       0.20       0.23 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.60     0.43       (0.19     1.92       0.23  

Total investment operations

    (1.45     0.63       0.02       2.12       0.46  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.16     (0.20     (0.21     (0.24     (0.23

Net realized gains

    (1.10     (1.45     (0.75     (1.50     (1.83

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.26     (1.65     (0.96     (1.74     (2.06
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 6.86     $ 9.57     $ 10.59     $ 11.53     $ 11.15  

Total return (C)

    (17.52 )%      8.43     (0.20 )%      20.35     4.30
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   69,391     $   82,402     $   83,567     $   94,083     $   86,943  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.06     1.05     1.03     1.01     0.97

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.06     1.05     1.03     1.01     0.97 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.94     2.11     1.85     1.77     2.09 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    45     55     22     14     54

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Dividend Focused
 
    Class C  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $   9.52     $   10.53     $   11.47     $   11.09     $   12.70  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.09       0.12       0.11       0.11       0.14 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.59     0.44       (0.19     1.91       0.22  

Total investment operations

    (1.50     0.56       (0.08     2.02       0.36  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.09     (0.12     (0.11     (0.14     (0.14

Net realized gains

    (1.10     (1.45     (0.75     (1.50     (1.83

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.19     (1.57     (0.86     (1.64     (1.97
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 6.83     $ 9.52     $ 10.53     $ 11.47     $ 11.09  

Total return (C)

    (18.21 )%      7.57     (1.06 )%      19.42     3.41
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   2,641     $   5,836     $   5,816     $   7,080     $   7,755  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.93     1.91     1.86     1.84     1.80

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.90     1.90     1.86     1.84     1.80 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.23     1.25     1.02     0.96     1.23 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    45     55     22     14     54

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Dividend Focused
 
    Class I  
    

October 31,

2020

   

October 31,

2019

   

October 31,

2018

   

October 31,

2017

   

October 31,

2016

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.57     $ 10.59     $ 11.52     $ 11.14     $ 12.75  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.17       0.21       0.22       0.21       0.25 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.61     0.44       (0.17     1.93       0.22  

Total investment operations

    (1.44     0.65       0.05       2.14       0.47  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.17     (0.22     (0.23     (0.26     (0.25

Net realized gains

    (1.10     (1.45     (0.75     (1.50     (1.83

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.27     (1.67     (0.98     (1.76     (2.08
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 6.86     $ 9.57     $ 10.59     $ 11.52     $ 11.14  

Total return

    (17.36 )%      8.65     0.06     20.56     4.38
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   8,240     $   12,013     $   16,823     $   17,286     $   10,559  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.88     0.87     0.85     0.84     0.81

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.88     0.87     0.85     0.84     0.80 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.16     2.30     1.98     1.91     2.26 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    45     55     22     14     54

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Dividend Focused
 
    Class I2  
    

October 31,

2020

   

October 31,

2019

   

October 31,

2018

   

October 31,

2017

   

October 31,

2016

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.57     $ 10.59     $ 11.53     $ 11.15     $ 12.75  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.16       0.22       0.24       0.23       0.26 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.59     0.44       (0.19     1.92       0.23  

Total investment operations

    (1.43     0.66       0.05       2.15       0.49  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.18     (0.23     (0.24     (0.27     (0.26

Net realized gains

    (1.10     (1.45     (0.75     (1.50     (1.83

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.28     (1.68     (0.99     (1.77     (2.09
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 6.86     $ 9.57     $ 10.59     $ 11.53     $ 11.15  

Total return

    (17.26 )%      8.77     0.08     20.67     4.57
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   420,958     $   428,187     $   484,565     $   576,947     $   672,378  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.78     0.77     0.75     0.74     0.70

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.78     0.77     0.75     0.74     0.70 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.18     2.40     2.14     2.07     2.31 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    45     55     22     14     54

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Dividend Focused
 
    Class R6  
    

October 31,

2020

   

October 31,

2019

   

October 31,

2018

   

October 31,

2017

   

October 31,

2016

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.57     $ 10.59     $ 11.52     $ 11.15     $ 12.75  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.16       0.22       0.24       0.21       0.27 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.59     0.44       (0.18     1.93       0.22  

Total investment operations

    (1.43     0.66       0.06       2.14       0.49  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.18     (0.23     (0.24     (0.27     (0.26

Net realized gains

    (1.10     (1.45     (0.75     (1.50     (1.83

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.28     (1.68     (0.99     (1.77     (2.09
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 6.86     $ 9.57     $ 10.59     $ 11.52     $   11.15  

Total return

    (17.25 )%      8.77     0.17     20.67     4.57
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   4,586     $   4,518     $   4,082     $   3,524     $ 474  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.78     0.77     0.75     0.74     0.71

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.78     0.77     0.75     0.74     0.70 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.18     2.37     2.11     1.90     2.39 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    45     55     22     14     54

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Dynamic Income  
    Class A  
    

October 31,

2020

   

October 31,

2019

   

October 31,

2018

   

October 31,

2017

   

October 31,

2016

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.18     $ 8.83     $ 9.45     $ 9.46     $ 9.38  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.24       0.33       0.32       0.32       0.36 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.21     0.48       (0.54     0.06       0.32  

Total investment operations

    (0.97     0.81       (0.22     0.38       0.68  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.28     (0.37     (0.32     (0.32     (0.33

Net realized gains

                            (0.20

Return of capital

    (0.12     (0.09     (0.08     (0.07     (0.07

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.40     (0.46     (0.40     (0.39     (0.60
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 7.81     $ 9.18     $ 8.83     $ 9.45     $ 9.46  

Total return (C)

    (10.68 )%      9.35     (2.38 )%      4.12     7.79
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   48,802     $   58,587     $   68,424     $   97,964     $   122,240  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.02     0.99     0.93     0.89     0.89

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.92     0.92     0.92     0.89     0.88 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.85     3.69     3.48     3.41     3.89 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    38     20     23     9     27

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Dynamic Income
 
    Class C  
    

October 31,

2020

   

October 31,

2019

   

October 31,

2018

   

October 31,

2017

   

October 31,

2016

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.14     $ 8.79     $ 9.41     $ 9.42     $ 9.34  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.22       0.28       0.26       0.25       0.28 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.24     0.46       (0.54     0.06       0.33  

Total investment operations

    (1.02     0.74       (0.28     0.31       0.61  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.24     (0.31     (0.27     (0.26     (0.28

Net realized gains

                            (0.20

Return of capital

    (0.10     (0.08     (0.07     (0.06     (0.05

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.34     (0.39     (0.34     (0.32     (0.53
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 7.78     $ 9.14     $ 8.79     $ 9.41     $ 9.42  

Total return (C)

    (11.32 )%      8.56     (3.07 )%      3.34     7.00
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   43,858     $   80,716     $   108,855     $   161,999     $   210,600  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.77     1.74     1.69     1.65     1.65

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.67     1.67     1.67     1.65     1.64 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.65     3.12     2.77     2.68     3.11 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    38     20     23     9     27

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Dynamic Income
 
  Class I  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.18     $ 8.84     $ 9.45     $ 9.46     $ 9.38  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.29       0.35       0.35       0.35       0.39 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.24     0.47       (0.53     0.06       0.31  

Total investment operations

    (0.95     0.82       (0.18     0.41       0.70  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.29     (0.38     (0.34     (0.34     (0.35

Net realized gains

                            (0.20

Return of capital

    (0.13     (0.10     (0.09     (0.08     (0.07

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.42     (0.48     (0.43     (0.42     (0.62
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 7.81     $ 9.18     $ 8.84     $ 9.45     $ 9.46  

Total return

    (10.46 )%      9.50     (2.04 )%      4.37     8.06
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   23,689     $   42,155     $   43,330     $   66,235     $   83,297  

Expenses to average net assets (C)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.73     0.72     0.68     0.66     0.65

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.67     0.67     0.67     0.66     0.64 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    3.48     3.88     3.78     3.66     4.25 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    38     20     23     9     27

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt
 
  Class A  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.49     $ 9.85     $ 10.92     $ 10.50     $ 9.70  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.54       0.57       0.51       0.55       0.63 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.43     0.44       (1.23     0.38       0.49  

Total investment operations

    0.11       1.01       (0.72     0.93       1.12  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.22     (0.37     (0.32     (0.51     (0.30

Return of capital

    (0.05           (0.03           (0.02

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.27     (0.37     (0.35     (0.51     (0.32
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 10.33     $ 10.49     $ 9.85     $ 10.92     $ 10.50  

Total return (C)

    1.20     10.42     (6.65 )%      8.96     11.86
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   8,356     $   9,203     $   15,294     $   21,804     $   35,765  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.23     1.18     1.12     1.12     1.15

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.23     1.18     1.12     1.12     1.15 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    5.33     5.52     4.81     5.20     6.39 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    236     255     221     247     257

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt
 
  Class C  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.41     $ 9.76     $ 10.85     $ 10.43     $ 9.66  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.48       0.50       0.42       0.48       0.55 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.44     0.46       (1.22     0.36       0.49  

Total investment operations

    0.04       0.96       (0.80     0.84       1.04  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.19     (0.31     (0.26     (0.42     (0.25

Return of capital

    (0.04           (0.03           (0.02

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.23     (0.31     (0.29     (0.42     (0.27
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 10.22     $ 10.41     $ 9.76     $ 10.85     $ 10.43  

Total return (C)

    0.51     9.70     (7.36 )%      8.26     11.01
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   6,014     $   8,765     $   10,089     $   14,023     $   14,363  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.89     1.88     1.88     1.87     1.89

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.89     1.88     1.88     1.87     1.88 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    4.71     4.89     4.03     4.53     5.56 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    236     255     221     247     257

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt
 
  Class I  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.54     $ 9.88     $ 10.95     $ 10.52     $ 9.72  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.59       0.62       0.54       0.60       0.66 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.44     0.46       (1.24     0.37       0.49  

Total investment operations

    0.15       1.08       (0.70     0.97       1.15  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.24     (0.42     (0.33     (0.54     (0.33

Return of capital

    (0.05           (0.04           (0.02

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.29     (0.42     (0.37     (0.54     (0.35
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 10.40     $ 10.54     $ 9.88     $ 10.95     $ 10.52  

Total return

    1.61     10.89     (6.36 )%      9.33     12.27
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   243,965     $   457,449     $   481,999     $   682,535     $   618,258  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.82     0.80     0.82     0.82     0.82

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.82     0.80     0.82     0.82     0.82 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    5.77     5.96     5.12     5.62     6.60 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    236     255     221     247     257

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt
 
  Class I2  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.54     $ 9.89     $ 10.95     $ 10.52     $ 9.72  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.59       0.63       0.55       0.62       0.65 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.43     0.45       (1.23     0.36       0.51  

Total investment operations

    0.16       1.08       (0.68     0.98       1.16  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.24     (0.43     (0.34     (0.55     (0.33

Return of capital

    (0.05           (0.04           (0.03

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.29     (0.43     (0.38     (0.55     (0.36
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 10.41     $ 10.54     $ 9.89     $ 10.95     $ 10.52  

Total return

    1.77     11.00     (6.21 )%      9.44     12.25
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   133,270     $   135,377     $   161,794     $   214,450     $   169,122  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.72     0.70     0.73     0.72     0.72

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.72     0.70     0.73     0.72     0.72 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    5.78     6.08     5.21     5.83     6.48 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    236     255     221     247     257

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt
 
    Class R6  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.53     $ 9.88     $ 10.94     $ 10.52     $ 9.71  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.59       0.63       0.58       0.64       0.66 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.43     0.45       (1.26     0.33       0.51  

Total investment operations

    0.16       1.08       (0.68     0.97       1.17  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.24     (0.43     (0.34     (0.55     (0.33

Return of capital

    (0.05           (0.04           (0.03

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.29     (0.43     (0.38     (0.55     (0.36
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 10.40     $ 10.53     $ 9.88     $ 10.94     $   10.52  

Total return

    1.76     11.01     (6.30 )%      9.45     12.36
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   9,765     $   5,915     $   5,512     $   6,933     $ 87  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.72     0.70     0.73     0.72     0.72

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.72     0.70     0.73     0.72     0.72 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    5.77     6.09     5.50     5.87     6.62 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    236     255     221     247     257

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

For a share outstanding during the period indicated:   Transamerica Emerging Markets
Opportunities
 
    Class I     Class I2  
     October 31,
2020 (A)
    October 31,
2020 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 10.00     $ 10.00  
     

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.07       0.10  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.17 )(C)      (0.20 )(C) 

Total investment operations

    (0.10     (0.10
     

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 9.90     $ 9.90  

Total return

      (1.00 )%(D)        (1.00 )%(D) 
     

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period (000’s)

  $ 70     $   841,388  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.21 %(F)      0.94 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.98 %(F)      0.94 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.92 %(F)      1.32 %(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    49 %(D)      49 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on December 19, 2019.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Annualized.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Event Driven  
    Class I  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.60     $ 10.36     $ 10.46     $ 9.78  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    (0.05     0.02       (0.02     0.10  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.05       0.41       0.08       0.60  

Total investment operations

    1.00       0.43       0.06       0.70  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.00 )(C)      (0.00 )(C)      (0.16     (0.02

Net realized gains

    (0.04     (0.19            

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.04     (0.19     (0.16     (0.02
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 11.56     $   10.60     $   10.36     $   10.46  

Total return

    9.60     4.34     0.57     7.19 %(D) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   5,508     $ 834     $ 706     $ 60  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture, including dividends, interest and fees for borrowings from securities sold short

    1.54     1.61     1.69     1.81 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture, including dividends, interest and fees for borrowings from securities sold short

    1.41     1.53     1.49     1.44 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture, excluding dividends, interest and fees from borrowings from securities sold short

    1.35     1.35     1.35     1.38 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.42 )%      0.18     (0.15 )%      1.03 %(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    170     214     514     633

 

(A)    Commenced operations on November 11, 2016.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Event Driven  
    Class I2  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.45     $ 10.22     $ 10.31     $ 9.83     $ 9.66  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    (0.03     0.02       (0.04     0.16       0.15 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.02       0.40       0.11       0.48       0.04 (C) 

Total investment operations

    0.99       0.42       0.07       0.64       0.19  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.00 )(D)      (0.00 )(D)      (0.16     (0.16     (0.02

Net realized gains

    (0.04     (0.19                  

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.04     (0.19     (0.16     (0.16     (0.02
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.40     $ 10.45     $ 10.22     $ 10.31     $ 9.83  

Total return

    9.54     4.41     0.68     6.55     1.98
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   53,809     $   93,086     $   116,012     $   90,175     $   97,399  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture, including dividends, interest and fees for borrowings from securities sold short

    1.45     1.51     1.68     1.76     2.57

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture, including dividends, interest and fees for borrowings from securities sold short

    1.42     1.54     1.60     1.62     2.53 %(B) 

Excluding dividends, interest and fees from borrowings from securities sold short

    1.35     1.35     1.35     1.45     1.73 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.25 )%      0.19     (0.40 )%      1.55     1.62 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    170     214     514     633     579

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    The per share amount may differ with the change in aggregate gains (losses) as shown in the Statements of Operations due to the timing of purchases and sales of Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values during the year.
(D)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Floating Rate  
    Class A  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.61     $ 9.87     $ 9.97     $ 9.95     $ 9.82  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.40       0.48       0.42       0.38       0.40 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.37     (0.26     (0.10     0.03       0.12  

Total investment operations

    0.03       0.22       0.32       0.41       0.52  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.37     (0.48     (0.42     (0.39     (0.39
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.27     $ 9.61     $ 9.87     $ 9.97     $ 9.95  

Total return (C)

    0.47     2.44     3.32     4.14     5.50
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   13,779     $   24,106     $   37,011     $   38,312     $   6,327  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.21     1.07     1.07     1.08     1.11

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.05     1.05     1.05     1.05     1.05 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    4.31     4.94     4.22     3.79     4.05 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    37     23     54     55     50

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Floating Rate  
    Class C  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.62     $ 9.87     $ 9.97     $ 9.95     $ 9.82  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.33       0.41       0.35       0.30       0.32 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.36     (0.25     (0.10     0.04       0.13  

Total investment operations

    (0.03     0.16       0.25       0.34       0.45  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.31     (0.41     (0.35     (0.32     (0.32
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.28     $ 9.62     $ 9.87     $ 9.97     $ 9.95  

Total return (C)

    (0.28 )%      1.68     2.55     3.36     4.70
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   12,659     $   18,255     $   22,412     $   17,549     $   6,669  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.94     1.81     1.83     1.83     1.84

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.80     1.80     1.80     1.80     1.80 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    3.58     4.22     3.50     3.05     3.30 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    37     23     54     55     50

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Floating Rate  
    Class I  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.58     $ 9.84     $ 9.94     $ 9.92     $ 9.79  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.42       0.51       0.45       0.40       0.41 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.37     (0.26     (0.10     0.04       0.14  

Total investment operations

    0.05       0.25       0.35       0.44       0.55  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.40     (0.51     (0.45     (0.42     (0.42
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.23     $ 9.58     $ 9.84     $ 9.94     $ 9.92  

Total return

    0.60     2.69     3.57     4.40     5.75
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   57,185     $   99,384     $   187,447     $   72,316     $   13,061  

Expenses to average net assets (C)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.95     0.82     0.85     0.85     0.85

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.80     0.80     0.80     0.80     0.80 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    4.58     5.20     4.56     4.02     4.21 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    37     23     54     55     50

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Floating Rate  
    Class I2  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.62     $ 9.87     $ 9.97     $ 9.95     $ 9.82  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.44       0.52       0.45       0.41       0.42 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.40     (0.25     (0.09     0.03       0.13  

Total investment operations

    0.04       0.27       0.36       0.44       0.55  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

      (0.39     (0.52     (0.46     (0.42     (0.42
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.27     $ 9.62     $ 9.87     $ 9.97     $ 9.95  

Total return

    0.55     2.78     3.64     4.45     5.81
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $ 10     $   81,278     $   473,047     $   512,061     $   374,908  

Expenses to average net assets (C)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.85     0.72     0.75     0.75     0.75

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.80     0.72     0.75     0.75     0.75 %(B)(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    4.36     5.30     4.54     4.12     4.32 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    37     23     54     55     50

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Global Equity
 
    Class A  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 14.19     $ 13.17     $ 13.58     $ 11.14     $ 11.15  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.06       0.11       0.05       0.08       0.08 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.21 (C)      0.91       (0.20     2.64       (0.09

Total investment operations

    0.27       1.02       (0.15     2.72       (0.01
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.16     (0.00 )(D)      (0.26     (0.28      

Net realized gains

    (0.64                        

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.80     (0.00 )(D)      (0.26     (0.28      
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 13.66     $ 14.19     $ 13.17     $ 13.58     $ 11.14  

Total return (E)

    1.72     7.77     (1.18 )%      24.92     (0.09 )% 
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   50,019     $   55,612     $   51,912     $   42,264     $   39,699  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.45 %(F)      1.48 %(F)      1.45 %(F)      1.49     1.39

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.35 %(F)      1.35 %(F)      1.35 %(F)      1.35     1.34 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.48     0.80     0.35     0.68     0.74 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    71     51     36     38     63

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    The per share amount may differ with the change in aggregate gains (losses) as shown in the Statements of Operations due to the timing of purchases and sales of Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values during the period.
(D)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(E)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(F)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Global Equity
 
    Class C  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 13.77     $ 12.87     $ 13.27     $ 10.89     $ 10.98  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    (0.04     0.01       (0.06     (0.01     0.00 (B)(C) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.18 (D)      0.89       (0.19     2.58       (0.09

Total investment operations

    0.14       0.90       (0.25     2.57       (0.09
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

                (0.15     (0.19      

Net realized gains

    (0.64                        

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.64           (0.15     (0.19      
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 13.27     $ 13.77     $ 12.87     $ 13.27     $ 10.89  

Total return (E)

    0.86     6.99     (1.91 )%      23.90     (0.82 )% 
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   4,925     $   10,113     $   20,289     $   44,450     $   48,720  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    2.20 %(F)      2.19 %(F)      2.18 %(F)      2.21     2.13

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    2.10 %(F)      2.10 %(F)      2.10 %(F)      2.10     2.09 %(C) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.31 )%      0.04     (0.41 )%      (0.07 )%      (0.01 )%(C) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    71     51     36     38     63

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    The per share amount may differ with the change in aggregate gains (losses) as shown in the Statements of Operations due to the timing of purchases and sales of Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values during the period.
(E)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(F)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Global Equity
 
    Class I  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 14.23     $ 13.20     $ 13.61     $ 11.19     $ 11.17  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.10       0.15       0.08       0.11       0.11 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.20 (C)      0.91       (0.20     2.64       (0.08

Total investment operations

    0.30       1.06       (0.12     2.75       0.03  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.19     (0.03     (0.29     (0.33     (0.01

Net realized gains

    (0.64                        

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.83     (0.03     (0.29     (0.33     (0.01
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 13.70     $ 14.23     $ 13.20     $ 13.61     $ 11.19  

Total return

    1.97     8.07     (0.94 )%      25.20     0.24
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   28,915     $   38,582     $   32,283     $   34,572     $   28,605  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.08 %(D)      1.11 %(D)      1.12 %(D)      1.14     1.04

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.10 %(D)      1.10 %(D)      1.10 %(D)      1.10     1.02 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.71     1.09     0.59     0.93     1.04 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    71     51     36     38     63

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    The per share amount may differ with the change in aggregate gains (losses) as shown in the Statements of Operations due to the timing of purchases and sales of Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values during the period.

(D)

   Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Global Equity
 
    Class R6  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 14.25     $ 13.22     $ 13.62     $ 11.22     $ 11.18  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.11       0.15       0.10       0.13       0.09 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.20 (C)      0.92       (0.20     2.63       (0.05

Total investment operations

    0.31       1.07       (0.10     2.76       0.04  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.21     (0.04     (0.30     (0.36     (0.00 )(D) 

Net realized gains

    (0.64                        

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.85     (0.04     (0.30     (0.36     (0.00 )(D) 
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $   13.71     $   14.25     $   13.22     $   13.62     $   11.22  

Total return

    2.07     8.14     (0.80 )%      25.19     0.36
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $ 770     $ 967     $ 949     $ 1,114     $ 140  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.99 %(E)      1.01 %(E)      1.02 %(E)      1.04     0.95

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.99 %(E)      1.01 %(E)      1.02 %(E)      1.04     0.94 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.84     1.08     0.70     1.01     0.82 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    71     51     36     38     63

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.02% higher and 0.02% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    The per share amount may differ with the change in aggregate gains (losses) as shown in the Statements of Operations due to the timing of purchases and sales of Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values during the period.

(D)

   Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Government Money Market
 
    Class A  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.01       0.02       0.00 (B)      0.00 (B)      0.00 (B)(C) 

Total investment operations

    0.01       0.02       0.00 (B)      0.00 (B)      0.00 (B) 
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.01 )(D)      (0.02     (0.00 )(B)      (0.00 )(B)      (0.00 )(B) 
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  

Total return (E)

    0.53 %(D)      1.64     0.46     0.01     0.01
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   274,311     $   187,635     $   171,707     $   191,477     $   192,607  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.67     0.65     0.68     0.78     0.87

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.40 %(F)      0.73     1.25     0.82 %(G)      0.43 %(C)(G) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.48     1.62     0.44     0.01     0.01 %(C) 

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.02% higher and 0.02% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Distributions to shareholders from Net investment income and Total return information reflect the impact of one or more distributions paid to shareholders related to certain Rule 12b-1 fees that had been paid from the Fund to TCI but had not been subsequently paid from TCI to various service providers. These fees were returned to the Fund and distributed from Net investment income. Please reference the Distribution and service fees section of the Notes to financial statements for more information regarding Rule 12b-1 fee payments. The Distributions to shareholders from Net investment income and Total return would have been 0.00 lower and 0.09% lower, respectively, had the Fund not paid out the distribution(s).
(E)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(F)    Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. or any of its affiliates may voluntarily waive fees and/or reimburse expenses of the class in an effort to prevent the class’s yield from falling below zero. Any such voluntary waiver or expense reimbursement may be discontinued by Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. or its affiliates at any time. Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. is entitled to reimbursement by the class of amounts voluntarily waived and/or reimbursed during the previous 36 months so long as the reimbursement does not result in the class’s effective daily yield being negative. Any such reimbursement may result in the class’s expenses exceeding the contractual expense cap for the class. See the Fees and Other Affiliated Transactions section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(G)    Amounts recaptured by Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. under the voluntary yield waiver in certain cases exceeded the expense limit under the contractual expense arrangement. These earlier recaptures were discontinued by Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. as of March 1, 2019. See the Fees and Other Affiliated Transactions section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Government Money Market
 
    Class C  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.02       0.01       0.00 (B)      0.00 (B)      0.00 (B)(C) 

Total investment operations

    0.02       0.01       0.00 (B)      0.00 (B)      0.00 (B) 
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.02 )(D)      (0.01     (0.00 )(B)      (0.00 )(B)      (0.00 )(B) 
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  

Total return (E)

    1.73 %(D)      0.57     0.01     0.01     0.01
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   15,475     $   9,218     $   13,477     $   19,707     $   22,189  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.44     1.41     1.46     1.56     1.61

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.53 %(F)      1.77     1.69 %(G)      0.81 %(G)      0.43 %(C)(G) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.41     0.57     0.01     0.01     0.01 %(C) 

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.02% higher and 0.02% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Distributions to shareholders from Net investment income and Total return information reflect the impact of one or more distributions paid to shareholders related to certain Rule 12b-1 fees that had been paid from the Fund to TCI but had not been subsequently paid from TCI to various service providers. These fees were returned to the Fund and distributed from Net investment income. Please reference the Distribution and service fees section of the Notes to financial statements for more information regarding Rule 12b-1 fee payments. The Distributions to shareholders from Net investment income and Total return would have been 0.01 lower and 1.31% lower, respectively, had the Fund not paid out the distribution(s).
(E)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(F)    Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. or any of its affiliates may voluntarily waive fees and/or reimburse expenses of the class in an effort to prevent the class’s yield from falling below zero. Any such voluntary waiver or expense reimbursement may be discontinued by Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. or its affiliates at any time. Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. is entitled to reimbursement by the class of amounts voluntarily waived and/or reimbursed during the previous 36 months so long as the reimbursement does not result in the class’s effective daily yield being negative. Any such reimbursement may result in the class’s expenses exceeding the contractual expense cap for the class. See the Fees and Other Affiliated Transactions section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(G)    Amounts recaptured by Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. under the voluntary yield waiver in certain cases exceeded the expense limit under the contractual expense arrangement. Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. stopped these earlier recaptures as of March 1, 2019, but could recapture available amounts in the future. See the Fees and Other Affiliated Transactions section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Government Money Market
 
    Class I  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.01       0.02       0.01       0.00 (B)      0.00 (B)(C) 

Total investment operations

    0.01       0.02       0.01       0.00 (B)      0.00 (B) 
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.01     (0.02     (0.01     (0.00 )(B)      (0.00 )(B) 
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  

Total return

    0.52     1.89     0.95     0.01     0.01
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $  23,804     $  18,213     $ 21,281     $  21,578     $  21,185  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.52     0.50     0.52     0.62     0.69

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.31 %(D)      0.48     0.76 %(E)      0.82 %(E)      0.43 %(C)(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.48     1.87     0.94     0.01     0.01 %(C) 

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.02% higher and 0.02% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. or any of its affiliates may voluntarily waive fees and/or reimburse expenses of the class in an effort to prevent the class’s yield from falling below zero. Any such voluntary waiver or expense reimbursement may be discontinued by Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. or its affiliates at any time. Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. is entitled to reimbursement by the class of amounts voluntarily waived and/or reimbursed during the previous 36 months so long as the reimbursement does not result in the class’s effective daily yield being negative. Any such reimbursement may result in the class’s expenses exceeding the contractual expense cap for the class. See the Fees and Other Affiliated Transactions section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(E)   

Amounts recaptured by Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. under the voluntary yield waiver in certain cases exceeded the expense limit under the contractual expense arrangement. These earlier recaptures were discontinued by Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. as of March 1, 2019. See the Fees and Other Affiliated Transactions section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Government Money Market
 
    Class I2  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.01       0.01       0.00 (B)      0.00 (B)      0.00 (B)(C) 

Total investment operations

    0.01       0.01       0.00 (B)      0.00 (B)      0.00 (B) 
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.01     (0.01     (0.00 )(B)      (0.00 )(B)      (0.00 )(B) 
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  

Total return

    0.65     1.42     0.01     0.01     0.01
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   5,378     $   5,400     $   4,017     $   7,850     $   11,954  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.33     0.30     0.32     0.43     0.48

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.18 %(D)      0.88     1.64     0.79 %(E)      0.43 %(C)(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.61     1.47     0.00 %(F)      0.01     0.01 %(C) 

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. or any of its affiliates may voluntarily waive fees and/or reimburse expenses of the class in an effort to prevent the class’s yield from falling below zero. Any such voluntary waiver or expense reimbursement may be discontinued by Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. or its affiliates at any time. Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. is entitled to reimbursement by the class of amounts voluntarily waived and/or reimbursed during the previous 36 months so long as the reimbursement does not result in the class’s effective daily yield being negative. Any such reimbursement may result in the class’s expenses exceeding the contractual expense cap for the class. See the Fees and Other Affiliated Transactions section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(E)   

Amounts recaptured by Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. under the voluntary yield waiver in certain cases exceeded the expense limit under the contractual expense arrangement. These earlier recaptures were discontinued by Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. as of March 1, 2019. See the Fees and Other Affiliated Transactions section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

(F)    Rounds to less than 0.01% or (0.01)%.

 

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For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Government Money Market
 
    Class I3  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.01       0.02       0.01       0.00 (C) 

Total investment operations

    0.01       0.02       0.01       0.00 (C) 
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.01     (0.02     (0.01     (0.00 )(C) 
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  

Total return

    0.65     2.07     1.41     0.34 %(D) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   85,900     $   134,883     $   106,431     $   122,549  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.33     0.30     0.32     0.40 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.19 %(F)      0.30 %(G)      0.30     0.30 %(E)(H) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.68     2.02     1.41     0.86 %(E) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on May 19, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.
(F)    Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. or any of its affiliates may voluntarily waive fees and/or reimburse expenses of the class in an effort to prevent the class’s yield from falling below zero. Any such voluntary waiver or expense reimbursement may be discontinued by Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. or its affiliates at any time. Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. is entitled to reimbursement by the class of amounts voluntarily waived and/or reimbursed during the previous 36 months so long as the reimbursement does not result in the class’s effective daily yield being negative. Any such reimbursement may result in the class’s expenses exceeding the contractual expense cap for the class. See the Fees and Other Affiliated Transactions section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(G)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.
(H)   

Amounts recaptured by Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. under the voluntary yield waiver in certain cases exceeded the expense limit under the contractual expense arrangement. These earlier recaptures were discontinued by Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. as of March 1, 2019. See the Fees and Other Affiliated Transactions section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Government Money Market
 
    Class R2  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.00 (C)      0.02       0.01       0.00 (C) 

Total investment operations

    0.00 (C)      0.02       0.01       0.00 (C) 
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.00 )(C)      (0.02     (0.01     (0.00 )(C) 
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  

Total return

    0.35     1.56     0.91     0.02 %(D) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   1,017,445     $   910,347     $   728,262     $   634,919  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.86     0.85     0.88     0.91 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.49 %(F)      0.80     0.80     0.80 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.34     1.54     0.92     0.30 %(E) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on October 13, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.
(F)    Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. or any of its affiliates may voluntarily waive fees and/or reimburse expenses of the class in an effort to prevent the class’s yield from falling below zero. Any such voluntary waiver or expense reimbursement may be discontinued by Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. or its affiliates at any time. Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. is entitled to reimbursement by the class of amounts voluntarily waived and/or reimbursed during the previous 36 months so long as the reimbursement does not result in the class’s effective daily yield being negative. Any such reimbursement may result in the class’s expenses exceeding the contractual expense cap for the class. See the Fees and Other Affiliated Transactions section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Government Money Market
 
    Class R4  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.01       0.02       0.01       0.00 (C) 

Total investment operations

    0.01       0.02       0.01       0.00 (C) 
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.01     (0.02     (0.01     (0.00 )(C) 
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  

Total return

    0.60     1.86     1.21     0.03 %(D) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   91,021     $   117,731     $   174,150     $   190,300  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.58     0.55     0.57     0.65 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.24 %(F)      0.50     0.50     0.50 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.59     1.85     1.19     0.61 %(E) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on October 13, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.
(F)    Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. or any of its affiliates may voluntarily waive fees and/or reimburse expenses of the class in an effort to prevent the class’s yield from falling below zero. Any such voluntary waiver or expense reimbursement may be discontinued by Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. or its affiliates at any time. Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. is entitled to reimbursement by the class of amounts voluntarily waived and/or reimbursed during the previous 36 months so long as the reimbursement does not result in the class’s effective daily yield being negative. Any such reimbursement may result in the class’s expenses exceeding the contractual expense cap for the class. See the Fees and Other Affiliated Transactions section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica High Quality Bond
 
    Class I3  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.00     $ 9.79     $ 9.97     $ 10.00  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.29       0.25       0.21       0.09  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.01     0.27       (0.15     (0.04

Total investment operations

    0.28       0.52       0.06       0.05  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.31     (0.31     (0.24     (0.08
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 9.97     $ 10.00     $ 9.79     $ 9.97  

Total return

    2.91     5.38     0.57     0.51 %(C) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   124,051     $   185,244     $   231,291     $   242,577  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.46     0.45     0.44     0.48 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.46     0.45 %(E)      0.40     0.40 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.95     2.55     2.16     1.63 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    93     69     120     31 %(C) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on April 21, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.
(E)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica High Quality Bond
 
    Class R  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.02     $ 9.82     $ 9.99     $ 10.00  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.23       0.20       0.16       0.06  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.00 )(C)      0.26       (0.15     (0.03

Total investment operations

    0.23       0.46       0.01       0.03  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.26     (0.26     (0.18     (0.04
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 9.99     $ 10.02     $ 9.82     $ 9.99  

Total return

    2.41     4.85     0.14     0.32 %(D) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   13,762     $   12,401     $   13,520     $   19,443  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.95     0.94     0.93     0.97 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.95     0.94 %(F)      0.90     0.97 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.36     2.00     1.60     1.03 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    93     69     120     31 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on April 21, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.
(F)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica High Quality Bond
 
    Class R4  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A) (B) (C)
    December 31,
2016
    December 31,
2015
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.00     $ 9.79     $ 9.97     $ 9.98     $ 10.03     $ 10.17  
             

Investment operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss) (D)

    0.27       0.22       0.19       0.11       0.14       0.10  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.01     0.28       (0.16     0.01 (E)      (0.01     (0.06

Total investment operations

    0.26       0.50       0.03       0.12       0.13       0.04  
             

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Net investment income

    (0.29     (0.29     (0.21     (0.13     (0.18     (0.18
             

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 9.97     $ 10.00     $ 9.79     $ 9.97     $ 9.98     $ 10.03  

Total return

    2.72     5.15     0.31     1.13 %(F)      1.31     0.38
             

Ratio and supplemental data:

                       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   32,366     $   41,701     $   37,838     $   40,216     $   56,312     $   57,227  

Expenses to average net assets

                       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.71     0.70     0.69     0.75 %(G)      0.78     0.76

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.65     0.65     0.65     0.66 %(G)(H)      0.64 %(I)      0.65

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.69     2.24     1.89     1.33 %(G)      1.34     1.01

Portfolio turnover rate

    93     69     120     31 %(F)      92     70

 

(A)    Transamerica Partners Institutional High Quality Bond reorganized into the Fund on April 21, 2017. Prior to April 21, 2017, information provided reflects Transamerica Partners Institutional High Quality Bond, which was the accounting and performance survivor of the reorganization.
(B)    Effective April 21, 2017, the Fund underwent a 1.01-for-1 share split. The per share data has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the share split. See the Stock Split section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(C)    The fiscal year end of the Fund is October 31 while the fiscal year end of the accounting and performance survivor is December 31. Prior to the closing of the applicable Transamerica Partners reorganization as of the close of business on April 21, 2017, the accounting and performance survivor operated as a feeder in a master-feeder structure and invested all of its investable assets in a corresponding Series Portfolio. The Financial Highlights represents activity for the ten months of January 1, 2017 – October 31, 2017.
(D)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(E)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(F)    Not annualized.
(G)    Annualized.
(H)    Includes reorganization expenses incurred outside the Fund’s operating expense limit.
(I)    Includes reimbursement of custody fees at the underlying Series Portfolio level.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica High Yield Bond  
    Class A  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $   9.01     $   8.86     $   9.34     $   9.06     $   8.97  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.40       0.48       0.50       0.48       0.49 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.42     0.16       (0.49     0.30       0.10  

Total investment operations

    (0.02     0.64       0.01       0.78       0.59  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.43     (0.49     (0.49     (0.50     (0.50
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $   8.56     $   9.01     $   8.86     $   9.34     $   9.06  

Total return (C)

    (0.10 )%      7.79     (0.20 )%      8.63     6.95
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   78,109     $   94,450     $   87,028     $   104,904     $   114,761  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.03     1.09     1.08     1.04     1.02

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.03     1.05     1.00     1.04     1.01 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    4.68     5.36     5.45     5.24     5.64 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    37     38     35     39     49

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica High Yield Bond
 
    Class C  
    

October 31,

2020

   

October 31,

2019

   

October 31,

2018

   

October 31,

2017

   

October 31,

2016

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 8.97     $ 8.81     $ 9.30     $ 9.02     $ 8.92  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.34       0.42       0.43       0.42       0.43 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.42     0.16       (0.50     0.29       0.10  

Total investment operations

    (0.08     0.58       (0.07     0.71       0.53  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.37     (0.42     (0.42     (0.43     (0.43
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 8.52     $ 8.97     $ 8.81     $ 9.30     $ 9.02  

Total return (C)

    (0.82 )%      6.88     (0.88 )%      7.91     6.34
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   19,387     $   26,922     $   31,361     $   46,129     $   51,787  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.73     1.76     1.75     1.73     1.74

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.74     1.75     1.72     1.73     1.73 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    4.00     4.68     4.74     4.56     4.93 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    37     38     35     39     49

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica High Yield Bond
 
    Class I  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
      October 31,
  2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.06     $ 8.91     $ 9.40     $ 9.13     $ 9.03  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.43       0.51       0.52       0.52       0.52 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.39     0.16       (0.49     0.28       0.10  

Total investment operations

    0.04       0.67       0.03       0.80       0.62  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.47     (0.52     (0.52     (0.53     (0.52
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 8.63     $ 9.06     $ 8.91     $ 9.40     $ 9.13  

Total return

    0.57     7.93     0.17     8.83     7.33
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   520,044     $   67,078     $   80,141     $   164,626     $   155,777  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.70     0.74     0.74     0.73     0.73

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.62 %(C)      0.74 %(D)      0.71     0.73     0.72 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    4.96     5.66     5.67     5.54     5.86 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    37     38     35     39     49

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)   

TAM has contractually agreed to reimburse 0.08% of the sub-transfer agency fees and certain per account transfer agency fees through March 1, 2023.

(D)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica High Yield Bond
 
    Class I2  
    

October 31,

2020

   

October 31,

2019

   

October 31,

2018

   

October 31,

2017

   

   October 31,

   2016

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.10     $ 8.94     $ 9.43     $ 9.15     $ 9.05  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.44       0.52       0.54       0.53       0.53 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.43     0.17       (0.50     0.29       0.10  

Total investment operations

    0.01       0.69       0.04       0.82       0.63  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.47     (0.53     (0.53     (0.54     (0.53
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 8.64     $ 9.10     $ 8.94     $ 9.43     $ 9.15  

Total return

    0.28     8.17     0.30     9.05     7.43
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   1,054,363     $   477,381     $   472,589     $   858,441     $   958,137  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.60     0.63     0.63     0.63     0.63

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.60     0.63 %(C)      0.61     0.63     0.62 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    5.14     5.80     5.83     5.65     6.01 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    37     38     35     39     49

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica High Yield Bond
 
    Class I3  
     October 31,
2020
       October 31,
   2019
    October 31,
2018
       October 31,
   2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 9.10     $ 8.93     $ 9.43     $ 9.25  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.44       0.52       0.54       0.32  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.43     0.18       (0.50     0.18  

Total investment operations

    0.01       0.70       0.04       0.50  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.47     (0.53     (0.54     (0.32
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 8.64     $ 9.10     $ 8.93     $ 9.43  

Total return

    0.28     8.02     0.33     5.51 %(C) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   218,199     $   279,020     $   298,604     $   380,900  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.60     0.63     0.63     0.63 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.60     0.63 %(E)      0.60     0.60 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    5.11     5.79     5.85     5.69 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    37     38     35     39

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 24, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.
(E)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica High Yield Bond
 
  Class R  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 9.10     $ 8.93     $ 9.43     $ 9.25  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.40       0.48       0.49       0.29  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.43     0.17       (0.50     0.19  

Total investment operations

    (0.03     0.65       (0.01     0.48  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.43     (0.48     (0.49     (0.30
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 8.64     $ 9.10     $ 8.93     $ 9.43  

Total return

    (0.23 )%      7.51     (0.17 )%      5.19 %(C) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   32,169     $   35,439     $   42,802     $   55,724  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.25     1.26     1.23     1.14 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.10     1.10     1.10     1.10 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    4.63     5.33     5.35     5.12 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    37     38     35     39

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 24, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica High Yield Bond
 
  Class R4  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
       October 31,
   2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 9.10     $ 8.93     $ 9.43     $ 9.25  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.42       0.50       0.52       0.31  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.43     0.18       (0.51     0.18  

Total investment operations

    (0.01     0.68       0.01       0.49  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.45     (0.51     (0.51     (0.31
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 8.64     $ 9.10     $ 8.93     $ 9.43  

Total return

    0.03     7.78     0.08     5.35 %(C) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   621,798     $   396,605     $   361,072     $   369,181  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.85     0.88     0.88     0.88 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.85     0.85     0.85     0.85 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    4.86     5.56     5.61     5.43 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    37     38     35     39

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 24, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica High Yield Bond
 
    Class R6  
    

October 31,

2020

   

October 31,

2019

   

October 31,

2018

   

October 31,

2017

   

October 31,

2016

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.10     $ 8.94     $ 9.43     $ 9.15     $ 9.05  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.44       0.52       0.54       0.54       0.52 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.43     0.17       (0.50     0.28       0.11  

Total investment operations

    0.01       0.69       0.04       0.82       0.63  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.47     (0.53     (0.53     (0.54     (0.53
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 8.64     $ 9.10     $ 8.94     $ 9.43     $ 9.15  

Total return

    0.28     8.05     0.29     9.06     7.43
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   44,075     $   44,675     $   29,499     $   34,335     $   4,086  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.60     0.63     0.63     0.63     0.63

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.60     0.63 %(C)      0.61     0.63     0.61 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    5.14     5.77     5.85     5.73     5.81 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    37     38     35     39     49

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.02% higher and 0.02% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For a share outstanding during the period indicated:   Transamerica High Yield ESG
 
    Class I     Class I2  
    

October 31,

2020 (A)

   

   October 31,

   2020 (A)

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $   10.00     $ 10.00  
     

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.08       0.08  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.09     (0.09

Total investment operations

    (0.01     (0.01
     

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.09     (0.09
     

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 9.90     $ 9.90  

Total return

    (0.08 )%(C)      (0.08 )%(C) 
     

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period (000’s)

  $ 999     $   18,990  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    2.02 %(D)      1.92 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.77 %(D)(E)      0.75 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    3.09 %(D)      3.11 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    3 %(C)      3 %(C) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on July 31, 2020.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.
(E)    TAM has contractually agreed to reimburse 0.08% of the sub-transfer agency fees and certain per account transfer agency fees on Class I shares through March 1, 2022.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica High Yield Muni
 
    Class A  
     October 31,
2020
   

October 31,

2019

    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.98     $ 11.34     $ 11.60     $ 11.88     $ 11.47  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.38       0.42       0.40       0.34       0.31 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.32     0.64       (0.26     (0.11     0.47  

Total investment operations

    0.06       1.06       0.14       0.23       0.78  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.41     (0.42     (0.40     (0.35     (0.30

Net realized gains

                      (0.16     (0.07

Return of capital

    (0.04                        

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.45     (0.42     (0.40     (0.51     (0.37
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.59     $ 11.98     $ 11.34     $ 11.60     $ 11.88  

Total return (C)

    0.60     9.54     1.19     2.26     6.72
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   18,111     $   22,116     $   30,521     $   34,191     $   58,848  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.07     1.04     1.00     1.04     0.98

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.91     0.91     0.91     0.91     0.91 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    3.22     3.63     3.45     3.02     2.59 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    37     54     119     115     61

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica High Yield Muni
 
    Class C  
    

October 31,

2020

   

October 31,

2019

   

October 31,

2018

   

October 31,

2017

   

October 31,

2016

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.99     $ 11.35     $ 11.61     $ 11.88     $ 11.48  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.31       0.36       0.33       0.28       0.24 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.32     0.64       (0.26     (0.11     0.46  

Total investment operations

    (0.01     1.00       0.07       0.17       0.70  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.35     (0.36     (0.33     (0.28     (0.23

Net realized gains

                      (0.16     (0.07

Return of capital

    (0.03                        

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.38     (0.36     (0.33     (0.44     (0.30
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.60     $ 11.99     $ 11.35     $ 11.61     $ 11.88  

Total return (C)

        8.89     0.59     1.64     6.12
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   11,731     $   11,561     $   11,389     $   12,109     $   13,670  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.82     1.81     1.76     1.80     1.73

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.51     1.51     1.51     1.51     1.51 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.63     3.05     2.84     2.42     2.02 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    37     54     119     115     61

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica High Yield Muni  
    Class I  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 12.00     $ 11.36     $ 11.62     $ 11.89     $ 11.48  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.39       0.44       0.42       0.36       0.33 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.33     0.64       (0.26     (0.10     0.46  

Total investment operations

    0.06       1.08       0.16       0.26       0.79  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.43     (0.44     (0.42     (0.37     (0.31

Net realized gains

                      (0.16     (0.07

Return of capital

    (0.04                        

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.47     (0.44     (0.42     (0.53     (0.38
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.59     $ 12.00     $ 11.36     $ 11.62     $ 11.89  

Total return

    0.58     9.70     1.35     2.41     6.96
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   62,566     $   75,539     $   61,523     $   57,151     $   55,795  

Expenses to average net assets (C)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.86     0.84     0.79     0.83     0.77

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.76     0.76     0.76     0.76     0.76 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    3.37     3.79     3.59     3.17     2.76 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    37     54     119     115     61

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica High Yield Muni  
    Class I2  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 12.00     $ 11.36     $ 11.62     $ 11.89     $ 12.10  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.39       0.45       0.42       0.37       0.03  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.31     0.64       (0.26     (0.11     (0.21 )(C) 

Total investment operations

    0.08       1.09       0.16       0.26       (0.18
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.44     (0.45     (0.42     (0.37     (0.03

Net realized gains

                      (0.16      

Return of capital

    (0.04                        

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.48     (0.45     (0.42     (0.53     (0.03
           

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   11.60     $   12.00     $   11.36     $   11.62     $   11.89  

Total return

    0.77     9.73     1.42     2.44     (1.47 )%(D) 
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 11     $ 11     $ 10     $ 10     $ 10  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

    0.75     0.73     0.68     0.72     0.66 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    3.39     3.83     3.67     3.21     3.22 %(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    37     54     119     115     61

 

(A)    Commenced operations on September 30, 2016.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Inflation Opportunities
 
    Class A  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.26     $ 9.58     $ 9.97     $ 9.99     $ 9.57  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.10       0.16       0.20       0.14       0.08 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.51       0.67       (0.38     (0.03     0.34  

Total investment operations

    0.61       0.83       (0.18     0.11       0.42  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.09     (0.15       (0.21       (0.13      
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $   10.78     $   10.26     $ 9.58     $ 9.97     $   9.99  

Total return (C)

    5.99     8.73     (1.81 )%      1.11     4.39
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $ 866     $ 778     $ 719     $ 634     $ 645  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.10 %(D)      1.07 %(D)      0.95 %(D)      1.55     1.00

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.00 %(D)      1.00 %(D)      1.00 %(D)      1.00     0.99 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.97     1.59     2.02     1.39     0.81 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    28     23     36     41     39

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Inflation Opportunities  
    Class C  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.04     $ 9.41     $ 9.81     $ 9.84     $ 9.50  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.05       0.08       0.13       0.07       0.01 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.47       0.66       (0.38     (0.03     0.33  

Total investment operations

    0.52       0.74       (0.25     0.04       0.34  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.04     (0.11       (0.15       (0.07      
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $   10.52     $   10.04     $ 9.41     $ 9.81     $   9.84  

Total return (C)

    5.23     7.90     (2.59 )%      0.46     3.58
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $ 562     $ 529     $ 456     $ 709     $ 517  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.80 %(D)      1.80 %(D)      1.81 %(D)      1.80     1.77

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.75 %(D)      1.75 %(D)      1.75 %(D)      1.75     1.74 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.44     0.80     1.35     0.70     0.12 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    28     23     36     41     39

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Inflation Opportunities  
    Class I  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.32     $ 9.63     $ 10.03     $ 10.03     $ 9.59  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.16       0.18       0.18       0.17       0.10 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.49       0.68       (0.34     (0.03     0.34  

Total investment operations

    0.65       0.86       (0.16     0.14       0.44  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.11     (0.17     (0.24     (0.14      
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 10.86     $ 10.32     $ 9.63     $   10.03     $ 10.03  

Total return

    6.33     8.97     (1.67 )%      1.47     4.59
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   5,897     $   4,658     $   2,156     $ 270     $   1,336  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.82 %(C)      0.82 %(C)      0.82 %(C)      0.81     0.79

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.73 %(C)      0.75 %(C)      0.75 %(C)      0.75     0.74 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.48     1.80     1.81     1.76     0.98 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    28     23     36     41     39

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Inflation Opportunities  
    Class I2  
     October 31,
2020
       October 31,
   2019
       October 31,
   2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.35     $ 9.65     $ 10.05     $ 10.05     $ 9.60  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.15       0.19       0.24       0.17       0.10 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.49       0.68       (0.40     (0.02     0.35  

Total investment operations

    0.64       0.87       (0.16     0.15       0.45  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.11     (0.17     (0.24     (0.15      
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 10.88     $ 10.35     $ 9.65     $ 10.05     $ 10.05  

Total return

    6.23     9.09     (1.63 )%      1.53     4.69
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   86,849     $   121,491     $   148,450     $   171,965     $   178,853  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.72 %(C)      0.71 %(C)      0.70 %(C)      0.70     0.68

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.72 %(C)      0.71 %(C)      0.70 %(C)      0.70     0.67 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.46     1.86     2.38     1.67     0.99 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    28     23     36     41     39

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Inflation Opportunities
 
    Class R6  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.35     $ 9.66     $   10.05     $ 10.05     $ 9.92  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.16       0.19       0.24       0.17       0.03 (C) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.49       0.67       (0.39     (0.02     0.10  

Total investment operations

    0.65       0.86       (0.15     0.15       0.13  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.11     (0.17     (0.24     (0.15      
           

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   10.89     $   10.35     $   9.66     $   10.05     $   10.05  

Total return

    6.33     8.97     (1.53 )%      1.53     1.31 %(D) 
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 59     $ 55     $ 51     $ 51     $ 51  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.72 %(E)      0.71 %(E)      0.70 %(E)      0.70     0.66 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.72 %(E)      0.71 %(E)      0.70 %(E)      0.70     0.64 %(C)(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.47     1.87     2.37     1.69     1.15 %(C)(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    28     23     36     41     39

 

(A)    Commenced operations on July 25, 2016.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.02% higher and 0.02% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Annualized.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Inflation-Protected Securities  
    Class I3  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
       October 31,
   2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.21     $ 9.63     $ 9.97     $ 10.00  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.12       0.17       0.26       0.08  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.65       0.65       (0.34     (0.06

Total investment operations

    0.77       0.82       (0.08     0.02  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.14     (0.24     (0.26     (0.05
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 10.84     $ 10.21     $ 9.63     $ 9.97  

Total return

    7.59     8.58     (0.88 )%      0.16 %(C) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   99,722     $   104,687     $   111,874     $   144,334  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.51     0.49     0.56     0.52 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.52     0.47     0.40     0.40 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.14     1.73     2.59     1.45 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    16     14     134     51 %(C) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on April 21, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Inflation-Protected Securities
 
  Class R  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
     October 31,
 2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.23     $ 9.65     $ 9.98     $ 10.00  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.07       0.11       0.21       0.05  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.65       0.67       (0.34     (0.07

Total investment operations

    0.72       0.78       (0.13     (0.02
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.10     (0.20     (0.20     (0.00 )(C) 
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 10.85     $ 10.23     $ 9.65     $ 9.98  

Total return

    7.08     8.24     (1.29 )%      (0.20 )%(D) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   10,488     $   9,125     $   10,508     $   12,683  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.00     0.98     1.05     1.01 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.99     1.00     0.92     1.00 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.69     1.13     2.07     0.85 %(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    16     14     134     51 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on April 21, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Annualized.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years
indicated:
  Transamerica Inflation-Protected Securities
 
  Class R4  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A) (B) (C)
    December 31,
2016
    December 31,
2015
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.23     $ 9.63     $ 9.97     $ 9.93     $ 9.69     $ 9.93  
             

Investment operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss) (D)

    0.11       0.10       0.23       0.12       0.11       (0.01

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.64       0.72       (0.34     0.01 (E)      0.26       (0.21

Total investment operations

    0.75       0.82       (0.11     0.13       0.37       (0.22
             

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Net investment income

    (0.12     (0.22     (0.23     (0.09     (0.13      

Return of capital

                                  (0.02

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.12     (0.22     (0.23     (0.09     (0.13     (0.02
             

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 10.86     $ 10.23     $ 9.63     $ 9.97     $ 9.93     $ 9.69  

Total return

    7.39     8.58     (1.15 )%      1.37 %(F)      3.76     (2.18 )% 
             

Ratio and supplemental data:

                       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   2,012     $   2,340     $   15,421     $   23,203     $   63,638     $   76,421  

Expenses to average net assets

                       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.76 %(G)      0.74 %(G)      0.81 %(G)      0.81 %(G)(H)      0.82     0.80

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.64 %(G)      0.65 %(G)      0.65 %(G)(I)      0.66 %(G)(H)(I)      0.64 %(J)      0.65

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.04     1.07     2.33     1.41 %(H)      1.13     (0.13 )% 

Portfolio turnover rate

    16     14     134     51 %(F)      52     54

 

(A)    Transamerica Partners Institutional Inflation-Protected Securities reorganized into the Fund on April 21, 2017. Prior to April 21, 2017, information provided reflects Transamerica Partners Institutional Inflation-Protected Securities, which was the accounting and performance survivor of the reorganization.
(B)    Effective April 21, 2017, the Fund underwent a 0.97-for-1 share split. The per share data has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the share split. See the Stock Split section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(C)    The fiscal year end of the Fund is October 31 while the fiscal year end of the accounting and performance survivor is December 31. Prior to the closing of the applicable Transamerica Partners reorganization as of the close of business on April 21, 2017, the accounting and performance survivor operated as a feeder in a master-feeder structure and invested all of its investable assets in a corresponding Series Portfolio. The Financial Highlights represents activity for the ten months of January 1, 2017—October 31, 2017.
(D)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(E)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(F)    Not annualized.
(G)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(H)    Annualized.
(I)    Includes reorganization expenses incurred outside the Fund’s operating expense limit.
(J)    Includes reimbursement of custody fees at the underlying Series Portfolio level.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years
indicated:
  Transamerica Intermediate Bond
 
  Class I2  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.50     $ 9.70     $ 10.20     $ 10.08  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.23       0.28       0.27       0.14  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.37       0.81       (0.49     0.14  

Total investment operations

    0.60       1.09       (0.22     0.28  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.25     (0.29     (0.28     (0.16
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 10.85     $ 10.50     $ 9.70     $ 10.20  

Total return

    5.74     11.39     (2.22 )%      2.92 %(C) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   1,275,122     $   1,826,481     $   1,971,571     $   2,058,090  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.42     0.42     0.41     0.43 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.42     0.42 %(E)      0.41     0.43 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.16     2.77     2.68     2.29 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    46     49     49     22 %(C) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 24, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.
(E)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Intermediate Bond
 
    Class I3  
    

October 31,

2020

   

  October 31,

  2019

   

October 31,

2018

       October 31,
   2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.51     $ 9.72     $ 10.22     $ 10.08  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.23       0.28       0.27       0.14  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.38       0.80       (0.49     0.15  

Total investment operations

    0.61       1.08       (0.22     0.29  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.25     (0.29     (0.28     (0.15
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 10.87     $ 10.51     $ 9.72     $ 10.22  

Total return

    5.83     11.26     (2.21 )%      2.87 %(C) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   385,809     $   485,794     $   697,789     $   628,055  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.42     0.42     0.41     0.42 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.42     0.42 %(E)      0.40     0.40 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.14     2.78     2.70     2.33 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    46     49     49     22 %(C) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 24, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.
(E)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Intermediate Bond
 
  Class R  
    

October 31,

2020

   

October 31,

2019

   

October 31,

2018

   

   October 31,

   2017 (A)

 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.52     $ 9.73     $ 10.22     $ 10.08  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.18       0.23       0.22       0.11  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.37       0.80       (0.48     0.14  

Total investment operations

    0.55       1.03       (0.26     0.25  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.19     (0.24     (0.23     (0.11
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 10.88     $ 10.52     $ 9.73     $ 10.22  

Total return

    5.29     10.68     (2.61 )%      2.50 %(C) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   42,002     $   51,335     $   94,748     $   112,450  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.92     0.91     0.91     0.91 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.92     0.91 %(E)      0.90     0.91 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.64     2.29     2.18     1.75 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    46     49     49     22 %(C) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 24, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.
(E)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years
indicated:
  Transamerica Intermediate Bond  
  Class R4  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
   

October 31,

2017 (A) (B) (C)

       December 31,
   2016
    December 31,
2015
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.52     $ 9.72     $ 10.22     $ 10.03     $ 10.04     $ 10.32  
             

Investment operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss) (D)

    0.20       0.26       0.24       0.17       0.22       0.21  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.37       0.81       (0.49     0.21       0.10       (0.18

Total investment operations

    0.57       1.07       (0.25     0.38       0.32       0.03  
             

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Net investment income

    (0.22     (0.27     (0.25     (0.19     (0.24     (0.23

Net realized gains

                            (0.09     (0.08

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.22     (0.27     (0.25     (0.19     (0.33     (0.31
             

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 10.87     $ 10.52     $ 9.72     $ 10.22     $ 10.03     $ 10.04  

Total return

    5.49     11.10     (2.46 )%      3.75 %(E)      3.21     0.21
             

Ratio and supplemental data:

                       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   162,185     $   178,769     $   181,447     $   291,565     $   317,150     $   373,605  

Expenses to average net assets

                       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.67     0.67     0.66     0.68 %(F)      0.71     0.71

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.65     0.65     0.65     0.65 %(F)      0.63 %(G)      0.65

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.90     2.54     2.41     1.99 %(F)      2.08     1.99

Portfolio turnover rate

    46     49     49     22 %(E)      50     46

 

(A)    Transamerica Partners Institutional Core Bond reorganized into the Fund on March 24, 2017. Prior to March 24, 2017, information provided reflects Transamerica Partners Institutional Core Bond, which was the accounting and performance survivor of the reorganization.
(B)    Effective March 24, 2017, the Fund underwent a 1.06-for-1 share split. The per share data has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the share split. See the Stock Split section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(C)    The fiscal year end of the Fund is October 31 while the fiscal year end of the accounting and performance survivor is December 31. Prior to the closing of the applicable Transamerica Partners reorganization as of the close of business on March 24, 2017, the accounting and performance survivor operated as a feeder in a master-feeder structure and invested all of its investable assets in a corresponding Series Portfolio. The Financial Highlights represents activity for the ten months of January 1, 2017—October 31, 2017.
(D)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Annualized.
(G)    Includes reimbursement of custody fees at the underlying Series Portfolio level.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Intermediate Muni
 
    Class A  
    

October 31,

2020

   

October 31,

2019

   

October 31,

2018

   

October 31,

2017

   

   October 31,

   2016

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.80     $ 11.06     $ 11.40     $ 11.57     $ 11.31  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.19       0.28       0.26       0.23       0.21 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.13       0.75       (0.34     (0.10     0.30  

Total investment operations

    0.32       1.03       (0.08     0.13       0.51  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.24     (0.29     (0.26     (0.23     (0.20

Net realized gains

                      (0.07     (0.05

Return of capital

    (0.04                        

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.28     (0.29     (0.26     (0.30     (0.25
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.84     $ 11.80     $ 11.06     $ 11.40     $ 11.57  

Total return (C)

    2.73     9.35     (0.73 )%      1.20     4.58
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   245,980     $   218,941     $   269,452     $   312,347     $   426,748  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.75     0.78     0.77     0.78     0.78

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.65     0.68     0.67     0.68     0.68 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.65     2.47     2.29     2.00     1.79 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    20     14     34     55     34

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Intermediate Muni
 
    Class C  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
       October 31,
   2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.78     $ 11.03     $ 11.38     $ 11.54     $ 11.28  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.12       0.21       0.19       0.16       0.14 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.13       0.75       (0.35     (0.09     0.31  

Total investment operations

    0.25       0.96       (0.16     0.07       0.45  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.18     (0.21     (0.19     (0.16     (0.14

Net realized gains

                      (0.07     (0.05

Return of capital

    (0.03                        

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.21     (0.21     (0.19     (0.23     (0.19
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.82     $ 11.78     $ 11.03     $ 11.38     $ 11.54  

Total return (C)

    2.10     8.80     (1.43 )%      0.67     4.00
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   138,959     $   143,332     $   148,672     $   180,744     $   199,784  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.52     1.55     1.53     1.54     1.53

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.27     1.30     1.28     1.29     1.29 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.03     1.86     1.67     1.39     1.18 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    20     14     34     55     34

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Intermediate Muni
 
    Class I  
    

October 31,

2020

   

October 31,

2019

   

October 31,

2018

   

October 31,

2017

   

   October 31,

   2016

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.85     $ 11.11     $ 11.46     $ 11.62     $ 11.36  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.21       0.30       0.27       0.24       0.22 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.12       0.74       (0.35     (0.09     0.30  

Total investment operations

    0.33       1.04       (0.08     0.15       0.52  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.26     (0.30     (0.27     (0.24     (0.21

Net realized gains

                      (0.07     (0.05

Return of capital

    (0.04                        

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.30     (0.30     (0.27     (0.31     (0.26
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.88     $ 11.85     $ 11.11     $ 11.46     $ 11.62  

Total return

    2.81     9.45     (0.71 )%      1.39     4.62
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   1,888,406     $   1,354,326     $   999,826     $   914,290     $   833,151  

Expenses to average net assets (C)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.56     0.59     0.58     0.59     0.59

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.49     0.56     0.58     0.59     0.61 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.80     2.59     2.38     2.09     1.86 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    20     14     34     55     34

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Intermediate Muni
 
    Class I2  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.86     $ 11.11     $ 11.46     $ 11.62     $ 11.78  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.21       0.31       0.28       0.25       0.02  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.13       0.75       (0.35     (0.09     (0.16 )(C) 

Total investment operations

    0.34       1.06       (0.07     0.16       (0.14
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.23     (0.31     (0.28     (0.25     (0.02

Net realized gains

                      (0.07      

Return of capital

    (0.07                        

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.30     (0.31     (0.28     (0.32     (0.02
           

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   11.90     $   11.86     $   11.11     $   11.46     $   11.62  

Total return

    2.94     9.64     (0.60 )%      1.49     (1.18 )%(D) 
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 11     $ 11     $ 10     $ 10     $ 10  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.46     0.48     0.47     0.48     0.48 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.46     0.48     0.47     0.48     0.48 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.80     2.68     2.49     2.20     2.02 %(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    20     14     34     55     34

 

(A)    Commenced operations on September 30, 2016.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica International Equity  
    Class A  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
       October 31,
   2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 17.65     $ 17.30     $ 19.29     $ 16.49     $ 17.37  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.20       0.32       0.33       0.43       0.29 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.69     0.83       (1.79     2.61       (0.78

Total investment operations

    (1.49     1.15       (1.46     3.04       (0.49
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.43     (0.28     (0.53     (0.20     (0.30

Net realized gains

          (0.52           (0.04     (0.09

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.43     (0.80     (0.53     (0.24     (0.39
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 15.73     $ 17.65     $ 17.30     $ 19.29     $ 16.49  

Total return (C)

    (8.77 )%      7.28     (7.82 )%      18.72     (2.83 )% 
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   147,674     $   153,300     $   202,462     $   274,610     $   313,394  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.30     1.28     1.23     1.20     1.24

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.25     1.25     1.22     1.20     1.30 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.22     1.94     1.74     2.43     1.78 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    18     13     21     22     19

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica International Equity  
    Class C  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 17.34     $ 16.97     $ 18.97     $ 16.22     $ 17.11  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.07       0.19       0.21       0.29       0.17 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.66     0.83       (1.78     2.58       (0.76

Total investment operations

    (1.59     1.02       (1.57     2.87       (0.59
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.29     (0.13     (0.43     (0.08     (0.21

Net realized gains

          (0.52           (0.04     (0.09

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.29     (0.65     (0.43     (0.12     (0.30
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 15.46     $ 17.34     $ 16.97     $ 18.97     $ 16.22  

Total return (C)

    (9.38 )%      6.50     (8.49 )%      17.88     (3.47 )% 
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   27,884     $   46,960     $   64,847     $   72,542     $   60,630  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.96     1.96     1.94     1.94     1.96

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.96     1.96     1.94     1.94     1.96 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.45     1.15     1.12     1.64     1.07 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    18     13     21     22     19

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica International Equity  
    Class I  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
         October 31,
     2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 17.89     $ 17.54     $ 19.55     $ 16.73     $ 17.60  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.26       0.39       0.42       0.50       0.36 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.70     0.83       (1.83     2.63       (0.79

Total investment operations

    (1.44     1.22       (1.41     3.13       (0.43
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.50     (0.35     (0.60     (0.27     (0.35

Net realized gains

          (0.52           (0.04     (0.09

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.50     (0.87     (0.60     (0.31     (0.44
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 15.95     $ 17.89     $ 17.54     $ 19.55     $ 16.73  

Total return

    (8.38 )%      7.66     (7.49 )%      19.09     (2.46 )% 
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   1,891,398     $   2,210,381     $   2,495,943     $   2,242,175     $   1,552,632  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.86     0.86     0.89     0.89     0.90

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.86     0.86     0.89     0.89     0.90 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.58     2.31     2.17     2.77     2.20 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    18     13     21     22     19

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica International Equity  
    Class I2  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
         October 31,
     2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 17.91     $ 17.57     $ 19.58     $ 16.75     $ 17.62  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.28       0.39       0.43       0.52       0.37 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.70     0.84       (1.82     2.63       (0.79

Total investment operations

    (1.42     1.23       (1.39     3.15       (0.42
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.52     (0.37     (0.62     (0.28     (0.36

Net realized gains

          (0.52           (0.04     (0.09

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.52     (0.89     (0.62     (0.32     (0.45
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 15.97     $ 17.91     $ 17.57     $ 19.58     $ 16.75  

Total return

    (8.28 )%      7.72     (7.40 )%      19.23     (2.38 )% 
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   1,387,536     $   1,910,356     $   2,186,243     $   2,298,782     $   1,704,610  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.77     0.77     0.79     0.79     0.81

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.77     0.77     0.79     0.79     0.80 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.69     2.31     2.21     2.87     2.27 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    18     13     21     22     19

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica International Equity  
    Class I3  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
       October 31,
   2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 18.04     $ 17.68     $ 19.58     $ 17.24  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.29       0.41       0.43       0.45  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.73     0.84       (1.84     1.89  

Total investment operations

    (1.44     1.25       (1.41     2.34  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.52     (0.37     (0.49      

Net realized gains

          (0.52            

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.52     (0.89     (0.49      
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 16.08     $ 18.04     $ 17.68     $ 19.58  

Total return

    (8.34 )%      7.78     (7.41 )%      13.57 %(C) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   204,877     $   210,438     $   218,378     $   270,144  

Expenses to average net assets

    0.77     0.77     0.79     0.79 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.74     2.40     2.21     3.70 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    18     13     21     22

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 10, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica International Equity  
    Class R  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 18.03     $ 17.65     $ 19.51     $ 17.24  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.20       0.32       0.34       0.48  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.72     0.84       (1.83     1.79  

Total investment operations

    (1.52     1.16       (1.49     2.27  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.43     (0.26     (0.37      

Net realized gains

          (0.52            

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.43     (0.78     (0.37      
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 16.08     $ 18.03     $ 17.65     $ 19.51  

Total return

    (8.75 )%      7.23     (7.89 )%      13.22 %(C) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   25,413     $   31,770     $   37,376     $   45,713  

Expenses to average net assets

    1.26     1.26     1.28     1.29 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.18     1.89     1.72     4.08 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    18     13     21     22

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 10, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica International Equity
 
    Class R4  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 18.01     $ 17.65     $ 19.54     $ 17.24  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.24       0.36       0.38       0.48  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.71     0.83       (1.82     1.82  

Total investment operations

    (1.47     1.19       (1.44     2.30  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.48     (0.31     (0.45      

Net realized gains

          (0.52            

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.48     (0.83     (0.45      
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 16.06     $ 18.01     $ 17.65     $ 19.54  

Total return

    (8.50 )%      7.44     (7.59 )%      13.34 %(C) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   17,802     $   19,425     $   15,775     $   21,339  

Expenses to average net assets

    1.02     1.02     1.04     1.04 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.46     2.14     1.95     4.04 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    18     13     21     22

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 10, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica International Equity
 
    Class R6  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 18.09     $ 17.73     $ 19.76     $ 16.90     $ 17.62  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.28       0.41       0.46       0.56       0.42 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.72     0.84       (1.87     2.62       (0.84

Total investment operations

    (1.44     1.25       (1.41     3.18       (0.42
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.52     (0.37     (0.62     (0.28     (0.21

Net realized gains

          (0.52           (0.04     (0.09

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.52     (0.89     (0.62     (0.32     (0.30
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 16.13     $ 18.09     $ 17.73     $ 19.76     $ 16.90  

Total return

    (8.31 )%      7.76     (7.43 )%      19.24     (2.37 )% 
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   222,323     $   255,860     $   198,633     $   180,679     $   56,917  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.77     0.77     0.79     0.79     0.81

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.77     0.77     0.79     0.79     0.80 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.70     2.42     2.35     3.06     2.53 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    18     13     21     22     19

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica International Growth
 
    Class A  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
       October 31,
   2018 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 7.53     $ 7.85     $ 8.89  
       

Investment operations:

           

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.08       0.14       0.09  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.28       0.75       (1.13

Total investment operations

    0.36       0.89       (1.04
       

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

           

Net investment income

    (0.12     (0.11      

Net realized gains

          (1.10      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

      (0.12     (1.21      
       

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   7.77     $   7.53     $   7.85  

Total return (C)

    4.81       14.77       (11.70 )%(D) 
       

Ratio and supplemental data:

           

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 190     $ 106     $ 48  

Expenses to average net assets

           

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.74     1.74     1.43 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.20     1.23     1.30 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.11     2.06     1.49 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    28     25     119

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 1, 2018.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica International Growth
 
    Class I  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
       October 31,
   2018 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 7.55     $ 7.86     $ 8.89  
       

Investment operations:

           

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.09       0.14       0.13  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.28       0.77       (1.16

Total investment operations

    0.37       0.91       (1.03
       

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

           

Net investment income

    (0.13     (0.12      

Net realized gains

          (1.10      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

      (0.13     (1.22      
       

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 7.79     $ 7.55     $ 7.86  

Total return

      4.96       14.99       (11.59 )%(C) 
       

Ratio and supplemental data:

           

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 21     $ 19     $ 13  

Expenses to average net assets

           

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.31     1.43     1.36 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.03     1.05     1.05 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.24     1.93     2.27 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    28     25     119

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 1, 2018.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica International Growth
 
    Class I2  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 7.53     $ 7.87     $ 9.02     $ 7.27     $ 7.80  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.11       0.15       0.16       0.11       0.11 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.29       0.76       (1.16     1.72       (0.40

Total investment operations

    0.40       0.91       (1.00     1.83       (0.29
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.15     (0.15     (0.15     (0.08     (0.08

Net realized gains

          (1.10                 (0.16

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.15     (1.25     (0.15     (0.08     (0.24
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 7.78     $ 7.53     $ 7.87     $ 9.02     $ 7.27  

Total return

    5.34     15.22     (11.29 )%      25.45     (3.75 )% 
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   1,439,535     $   1,162,120     $   1,216,433     $   1,368,414     $   1,164,016  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.81     0.81     0.87     0.95     0.97

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.81     0.81     0.87     0.95     0.96 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.45     2.20     1.80     1.36     1.52 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    28     25     119     15     15

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica International Growth
 
    Class R6  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
       October 31,
   2018 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 7.57     $ 7.87     $ 8.89  
       

Investment operations:

           

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.11       0.16       0.16  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.28       0.77       (1.18

Total investment operations

    0.39       0.93       (1.02
       

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

           

Net investment income

    (0.15     (0.13      

Net realized gains

          (1.10      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

      (0.15     (1.23      
       

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   7.81     $   7.57     $   7.87  

Total return

    5.19       15.35       (11.47 )%(C) 
       

Ratio and supplemental data:

           

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 11     $ 10     $ 9  

Expenses to average net assets

    0.81     0.80     0.83 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.46     2.26     2.72 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    28     25     119

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 1, 2018.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica International Small Cap Value
 
    Class I  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 12.60     $ 12.44     $ 13.67     $ 11.39     $ 12.40  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.13       0.24       0.27       0.18       0.25 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.51     0.83       (1.08     2.42       (0.55

Total investment operations

    (0.38     1.07       (0.81     2.60       (0.30
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.28     (0.22     (0.42     (0.24     (0.29

Net realized gains

          (0.69           (0.08     (0.42

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.28     (0.91     (0.42     (0.32     (0.71
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.94     $ 12.60     $ 12.44     $ 13.67     $ 11.39  

Total return

    (3.21 )%      9.84     (6.20 )%      23.51     (2.48 )% 
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   232,368     $   105,692     $   291,455     $   326,445     $   273,540  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.11     1.10     1.12     1.12     1.12

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.11     1.10     1.12     1.12     1.11 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.09     2.07     1.92     1.48     2.18 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    30     18     20     25     20

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica International Small Cap Value
 
    Class I2  
    

October 31,

2020

   

October 31,

2019

   

October 31,

2018

   

October 31,

2017

   

October 31,

2016

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 12.63     $ 12.47     $ 13.70     $ 11.42     $ 12.43  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.12       0.24       0.27       0.19       0.27 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.49     0.85       (1.07     2.42       (0.56

Total investment operations

    (0.37     1.09       (0.80     2.61       (0.29
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.30     (0.24     (0.43     (0.25     (0.30

Net realized gains

          (0.69           (0.08     (0.42

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.30     (0.93     (0.43     (0.33     (0.72
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.96     $ 12.63     $ 12.47     $ 13.70     $ 11.42  

Total return

    (3.15 )%      9.97     (6.11 )%      23.58     (2.38 )% 
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   282,379     $   460,442     $   439,922     $   525,571     $   440,438  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.01     1.00     1.02     1.02     1.02

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.01     1.00     1.02     1.02     1.01 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.04     2.05     1.95     1.56     2.36 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    30     18     20     25     20

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica International Stock  
    Class A  
    

October 31,

2020

   

October 31,

2019

   

October 31,

2018 (A)

 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 9.60     $ 9.19     $ 10.00  
       

Investment operations:

           

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.14       0.18       (0.01

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.12     0.24       (0.80

Total investment operations

    (0.98     0.42       (0.81
       

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

           

Net investment income

            (0.01      
       

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 8.62     $ 9.60     $ 9.19  

Total return (C)

      (10.21 )%        4.59       (8.10 )%(D) 
       

Ratio and supplemental data:

           

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 473     $ 498     $ 459  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

           

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.20     3.11       14.60 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.25     1.24     1.25 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.60     1.95     (0.74 )%(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    49     35     2 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on September 28, 2018.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Annualized.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica International Stock
 
    Class I  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 9.62     $ 9.19     $ 10.00  
       

Investment operations:

           

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.17       0.20       (0.00 )(C) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.13     0.24       (0.81

Total investment operations

    (0.96     0.44       (0.81
       

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

           

Net investment income

      (0.01       (0.01      
       

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 8.65     $ 9.62     $ 9.19  

Total return

      (9.98 )%        4.81       (8.10 )%(D) 
       

Ratio and supplemental data:

           

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 439     $ 501     $ 459  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

           

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.03     2.95       14.44 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.00     0.99     1.00 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.83     2.21     (0.49 )%(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    49     35     2 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on September 28, 2018.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica International Stock
 
    Class I2  
    

October 31,

2020

    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 9.62     $ 9.19     $ 10.00  
       

Investment operations:

           

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.17       0.11       (0.00 )(C) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.13     0.33       (0.81

Total investment operations

    (0.96     0.44       (0.81
       

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

           

Net investment income

    (0.01     (0.01      
       

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 8.65     $ 9.62     $ 9.19  

Total return

    (9.98 )%      4.81     (8.10 )%(D) 
       

Ratio and supplemental data:

           

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   106,120     $   76,498     $ 459  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

           

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.93     2.85       14.35 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.00     0.99     1.00 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.89     1.24     (0.49 )%(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    49     35     2 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on September 28, 2018.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Annualized.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica International Stock
 
    Class R6  
    

October 31,

2020

   

October 31,

2019

   

October 31,

2018 (A)

 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 9.62     $ 9.19     $ 10.00  
       

Investment operations:

           

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.17       0.20       (0.00 )(C) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.13     0.24       (0.81

Total investment operations

    (0.96     0.44       (0.81
       

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

           

Net investment income

    (0.01       (0.01      
       

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 8.65     $ 9.62     $ 9.19  

Total return

      (9.98 )%        4.81       (8.10 )%(D) 
       

Ratio and supplemental data:

           

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 434     $ 482     $ 460  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

           

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.93     2.85       14.35 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.00     0.99     1.00 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.85     2.20     (0.50 )%(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    49     35     2 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on September 28, 2018.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Large Cap Value  
    Class A  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.97     $ 12.09     $ 13.56     $ 12.36     $ 12.71  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.19       0.19       0.14       0.14       0.14 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.57     (0.02 )(C)      (0.04     2.28       0.98  

Total investment operations

    (1.38     0.17       0.10       2.42       1.12  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.18     (0.19     (0.12     (0.17     (0.15

Net realized gains

    (0.31     (1.10     (1.45     (1.05     (1.32

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.49     (1.29     (1.57     (1.22     (1.47
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.10     $ 10.97     $ 12.09     $ 13.56     $ 12.36  

Total return (D)

    (13.06 )%      2.51     0.56     20.29     9.83
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   50,011     $   81,213     $   95,523     $   103,851     $   71,700  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.07     1.08     1.08     1.06     1.05

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.07 %(E)      1.08     1.08     1.06     1.04 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.93     1.69     1.06     1.11     1.16 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    184     162     139     128     127

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Large Cap Value  
    Class C  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.90     $ 12.01     $ 13.48     $ 12.31     $ 12.67  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.12       0.11       0.04       0.04       0.05 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.57     (0.02 )(C)      (0.02     2.27       0.98  

Total investment operations

    (1.45     0.09       0.02       2.31       1.03  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.09     (0.10     (0.04     (0.09     (0.07

Net realized gains

    (0.31     (1.10     (1.45     (1.05     (1.32

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.40     (1.20     (1.49     (1.14     (1.39
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.05     $ 10.90     $ 12.01     $ 13.48     $ 12.31  

Total return (D)

    (13.77 )%      1.81     (0.16 )%      19.37     9.00
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   14,804     $   38,234     $   49,839     $   49,014     $   22,482  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.83     1.82     1.80     1.79     1.80

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.83 %(E)      1.82     1.80     1.79     1.80 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.21     0.96     0.33     0.30     0.43 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    184     162     139     128     127

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Large Cap Value  
    Class I  
     October 31,
2020
       October 31,
   2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.05     $ 12.16     $ 13.64     $ 12.43     $ 12.77  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.24       0.23       0.17       0.15       0.17 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.59     (0.02 )(C)      (0.04     2.31       0.99  

Total investment operations

    (1.35     0.21       0.13       2.46       1.16  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.22     (0.22     (0.16     (0.20     (0.18

Net realized gains

    (0.31     (1.10     (1.45     (1.05     (1.32

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.53     (1.32     (1.61     (1.25     (1.50
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.17     $ 11.05     $ 12.16     $ 13.64     $ 12.43  

Total return

    (12.67 )%      2.88     0.78     20.55     10.14
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   72,131     $   251,629     $   375,161     $   245,508     $   56,161  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.77     0.79     0.80     0.79     0.79

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.68 %(D)      0.77 %(D)      0.80     0.79     0.78 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.38     2.02     1.31     1.17     1.37 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    184     162     139     128     127

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(D)    TAM has contractually agreed to reimburse 0.09% of the sub-transfer agency fees through March 1, 2021. These amounts are not subject to recapture by TAM.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Large Cap Value  
    Class I2  
          October 31,
     2020
       October 31,
   2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
         October 31,
     2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.04     $ 12.16     $ 13.63     $ 12.42     $ 12.76  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.21       0.23       0.19       0.19       0.19 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.56     (0.02 )(C)      (0.03     2.28       0.98  

Total investment operations

    (1.35     0.21       0.16       2.47       1.17  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.22     (0.23     (0.18     (0.21     (0.19

Net realized gains

    (0.31     (1.10     (1.45     (1.05     (1.32

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.53     (1.33     (1.63     (1.26     (1.51
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.16     $ 11.04     $ 12.16     $ 13.63     $ 12.42  

Total return

    (12.66 )%      2.90     0.96     20.66     10.25
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   1,454,992     $   1,523,734     $   1,664,184     $   1,899,205     $   1,898,665  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.66     0.69     0.69     0.69     0.69

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.66 %(D)      0.69     0.69     0.69     0.68 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.23     2.06     1.46     1.44     1.60 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    184     162     139     128     127

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(D)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Large Cap Value  
    Class R6  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.04     $ 12.16     $ 13.63     $ 12.42     $ 12.76  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.22       0.23       0.18       0.17       0.15 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.57     (0.02 )(C)      (0.02     2.30       1.02  

Total investment operations

    (1.35     0.21       0.16       2.47       1.17  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.22     (0.23     (0.18     (0.21     (0.19

Net realized gains

    (0.31     (1.10     (1.45     (1.05     (1.32

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.53     (1.33     (1.63     (1.26     (1.51
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.16     $ 11.04     $ 12.16     $ 13.63     $ 12.42  

Total return

    (12.66 )%      2.90     0.96     20.66     10.25
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   25,121     $   30,426     $   27,069     $   16,356     $   3,391  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.66     0.69     0.69     0.69     0.69

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.66 %(D)      0.69     0.69     0.69     0.68 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.30     2.06     1.42     1.29     1.25 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    184     162     139     128     127

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(D)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Large Core  
    Class I3  
        October 31,
   2020
       October 31,
   2019
       October 31,
   2018
       October 31,
   2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 9.95     $ 11.12     $ 11.02     $ 10.00  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.14       0.16       0.14       0.09  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.60       0.64       0.55       1.01  

Total investment operations

    0.74       0.80       0.69       1.10  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.17     (0.16     (0.14     (0.08

Net realized gains

    (0.00 )(C)      (1.81     (0.45      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.17     (1.97     (0.59     (0.08
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 10.52     $ 9.95     $ 11.12     $ 11.02  

Total return

    7.62     10.53     6.20     11.09 %(D) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   109,142     $   191,543     $   189,483     $   200,790  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.52 %(E)      0.51 %(E)      0.66 %(E)      0.72 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.52 %(E)      0.57 %(E)      0.64 %(E)      0.64 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.41     1.63     1.24     1.32 %(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    83     82     130     41 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 10, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the periods and years indicated:   Transamerica Large Core  
  Class R  
        October 31,
   2020
       October 31,
   2019
       October 31,
   2018
       October 31,
   2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 9.95     $ 11.11     $ 11.01     $ 10.00  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.09       0.11       0.08       0.05  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.60       0.65       0.55       1.01  

Total investment operations

    0.69       0.76       0.63       1.06  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.12     (0.11     (0.08     (0.05

Net realized gains

    (0.00 )(C)      (1.81     (0.45      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.12     (1.92     (0.53     (0.05
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 10.52     $ 9.95     $ 11.11     $ 11.01  

Total return

    7.05     10.05     5.67     10.68 %(D) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   55,318     $   61,472     $   72,764     $   76,828  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.02 %(E)      1.01 %(E)      1.15 %(E)      1.22 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.02 %(E)      1.06 %(E)      1.14 %(E)      1.14 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.91     1.15     0.74     0.82 %(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    83     82     130     41 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 10, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Annualized.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Large Core  
  Class R4  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
       October 31,
   2017 (A) (B) (C)
    December 31,
2016
    December 31,
2015
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 9.95     $ 11.12     $ 11.01     $ 9.52     $ 8.98     $ 9.17  
             

Investment operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss) (D)

    0.12       0.13       0.12       0.09       0.15       0.10  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.59       0.64       0.55       1.50       0.54       (0.20

Total investment operations

    0.71       0.77       0.67       1.59       0.69       (0.10
             

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Net investment income

    (0.14     (0.13     (0.11     (0.10     (0.15     (0.09

Net realized gains

    (0.00 )(E)      (1.81     (0.45                  

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.14     (1.94     (0.56     (0.10     (0.15     (0.09
             

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 10.52     $ 9.95     $ 11.12     $ 11.01     $ 9.52     $ 8.98  

Total return

    7.31     10.15     6.00     16.72 %(F)      7.79     (1.02 )% 
             

Ratio and supplemental data:

                       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   2,045     $   5,039     $   5,386     $   11,636     $   10,633     $   11,995  

Expenses to average net assets

                       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.78 %(G)      0.76 %(G)      0.91 %(G)      1.05 %(H)      1.34     1.28

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.78 %(G)      0.88 %(G)      0.89 %(G)      0.90 %(H)      0.90 %(I)      0.90

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.20     1.33     1.01     1.10 %(H)      1.65     1.04

Portfolio turnover rate

    83     82     130     41 %(F)      47     64

 

(A)    The fiscal year end of the Fund is October 31 while the fiscal year end of the accounting and performance survivor is December 31. Prior to the closing of the applicable Transamerica Partners reorganization as of the close of business on March 10, 2017, the accounting and performance survivor operated as a feeder in a master-feeder structure and invested all of its investable assets in a corresponding Series Portfolio. The Financial Highlights represents activity for the ten months of January 1, 2017 – October 31, 2017.
(B)    Transamerica Partners Institutional Large Core reorganized into the Fund on March 10, 2017. Prior to March 10, 2017, information provided reflects Transamerica Partners Institutional Large Core, which was the accounting and performance survivor of the reorganization.
(C)    Effective March 10, 2017, the Fund underwent a 0.81-for-1 share split. The per share data has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the share split. See the Stock Split section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(D)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(E)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(F)    Not annualized.
(G)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(H)    Annualized.
(I)    Includes reimbursement of custody fees at the underlying Series Portfolio level.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Large Growth
 
    Class I3  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 13.09     $ 12.45     $ 11.72     $ 10.00  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    (0.04     0.01       0.03       0.03  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    6.45       1.66       1.22       1.72  

Total investment operations

    6.41       1.67       1.25       1.75  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

          (0.01     (0.07     (0.03

Net realized gains

    (2.47     (1.02     (0.45      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (2.47     (1.03     (0.52     (0.03
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 17.03     $ 13.09     $ 12.45     $ 11.72  

Total return

    57.90     15.57     10.94     17.49 %(C) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   769,670     $   640,098     $   622,541     $   666,225  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.69     0.70     0.70     0.72 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.69     0.69     0.65     0.65 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.31 )%      0.10     0.20     0.40 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    39     63     34     21 %(C) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 10, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For a share outstanding during the period and years
indicated:
  Transamerica Large Growth
 
  Class R  
     October 31,
2020
       October 31,
   2019
    October 31,
2018
       October 31,
   2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 13.00     $ 12.41     $ 11.71     $ 10.00  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    (0.11     (0.05     (0.04     (0.01

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    6.37       1.66       1.23       1.72  

Total investment operations

    6.26       1.61       1.19       1.71  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

                (0.04      

Net realized gains

    (2.47     (1.02     (0.45      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (2.47     (1.02     (0.49      
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 16.79     $ 13.00     $ 12.41     $ 11.71  

Total return

    57.02     15.06     10.39     17.10 %(C) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   161,089     $   118,346     $   140,192     $   146,404  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.19     1.19     1.19     1.22 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.19     1.19 %(E)      1.15     1.22 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.81 )%      (0.38 )%      (0.30 )%      (0.10 )%(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    39     63     34     21 %(C) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 10, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.
(E)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years
indicated:
  Transamerica Large Growth
 
  Class R4  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A) (B) (C)
    December 31,
2016
    December 31,
2015
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 13.06     $ 12.44     $ 11.72     $ 9.14     $ 9.08     $ 8.35  
             

Investment operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss) (D)

    (0.07     (0.01     (0.01     0.01       0.01       0.01  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    6.42       1.65       1.23       2.58       0.06       0.73  

Total investment operations

    6.35       1.64       1.22       2.59       0.07       0.74  
             

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Net investment income

                (0.05     (0.01     (0.01     (0.01

Net realized gains

    (2.47     (1.02     (0.45                  

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (2.47     (1.02     (0.50     (0.01     (0.01     (0.01
             

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 16.94     $ 13.06     $ 12.44     $ 11.72     $ 9.14     $ 9.08  

Total return

    57.53     15.29     10.68     28.42 %(E)      0.84     8.89
             

Ratio and supplemental data:

                       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   49,984     $   34,955     $   37,269     $   38,038     $   82,546     $   107,369  

Expenses to average net assets

                       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.94  

 

0.95

    0.95     0.99 %(F)      1.01     0.99

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.90     0.90     0.90     0.90 %(F)      0.88 %(G)      0.90

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.52 )%      (0.10 )%      (0.04 )%      0.14 %(F)      0.15     0.07

Portfolio turnover rate

    39     63     34     21 %(E)      36     33

 

(A)    Transamerica Partners Institutional Large Growth reorganized into the Fund on March 10, 2017. Prior to March 10, 2017, information provided reflects Transamerica Partners Institutional Large Growth, which was the accounting and performance survivor of the reorganization.
(B)    Effective March 10, 2017, the Fund underwent a 1.35-for-1 share split. The per share data has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the share split. See the Stock Split section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(C)    The fiscal year end of the Fund is October 31 while the fiscal year end of the accounting and performance survivor is December 31. Prior to the closing of the applicable Transamerica Partners reorganization as of the close of business on March 10, 2017, the accounting and performance survivor operated as a feeder in a master-feeder structure and invested all of its investable assets in a corresponding Series Portfolio. The Financial Highlights represents activity for the ten months of January 1, 2017 – October 31, 2017.
(D)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Annualized.
(G)    Includes reimbursement of custody fees at the underlying Series Portfolio level.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Large Value Opportunities  
  Class I3  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 9.32     $ 10.75     $ 10.71     $ 10.00  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.21       0.22       0.18       0.08  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.09     0.28       0.21       0.71  

Total investment operations

    (0.88     0.50       0.39       0.79  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.23     (0.22     (0.17     (0.08

Net realized gains

    (0.05     (1.71     (0.18      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.28     (1.93     (0.35     (0.08
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 8.16     $ 9.32     $ 10.75     $ 10.71  

Total return

    (9.67 )%      7.58     3.60     7.94 %(C) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   254,111     $   438,107     $   458,786     $   520,709  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.50 %(D)      0.49 %(D)      0.52 %(D)      0.57 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.50 %(D)(F)      0.50 %(D)      0.49 %(D)      0.49 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.36     2.38     1.64     1.69 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    116     118     137     33 %(C) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on May 5, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Annualized.
(F)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Large Value Opportunities  
  Class R  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 9.33     $ 10.75     $ 10.71     $ 10.00  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.16       0.18       0.13       0.08  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.09     0.28       0.21       0.69  

Total investment operations

    (0.93     0.46       0.34       0.77  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.18     (0.17     (0.12     (0.06

Net realized gains

    (0.05     (1.71     (0.18      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.23     (1.88     (0.30     (0.06
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 8.17     $ 9.33     $ 10.75     $ 10.71  

Total return

      (10.05 )%      6.97     3.08     7.69 %(C) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   56,104     $   73,596     $   103,701     $   113,861  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.99 %(D)      0.99 %(D)      1.01 %(D)      1.06 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.00 %(D)      1.00 %(D)      0.99 %(D)      0.99 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.89     1.91     1.14     1.36 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    116     118     137     33 %(C) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on May 5, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Annualized.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years
indicated:
  Transamerica Large Value Opportunities  
  Class R4  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A) (B) (C)
    December 31,
2016
    December 31,
2015
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 9.33     $ 10.75     $ 10.71     $ 9.84     $ 9.18     $ 9.36  
             

Investment operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss) (D)

    0.19       0.20       0.15       0.14       0.16       0.12  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.10     0.29       0.21       0.85       0.67       (0.18

Total investment operations

    (0.91     0.49       0.36       0.99       0.83       (0.06
             

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Net investment income

    (0.20     (0.20     (0.14     (0.12     (0.17     (0.12

Net realized gains

    (0.05     (1.71     (0.18                  

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.25     (1.91     (0.32     (0.12     (0.17     (0.12
             

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 8.17     $ 9.33     $ 10.75     $ 10.71     $ 9.84     $ 9.18  

Total return

    (9.81 )%      7.31     3.32     9.99 %(E)      9.14     (0.69 )% 
             

Ratio and supplemental data:

                       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   19,376     $   38,170     $   36,445     $   53,449     $   99,292     $   99,418  

Expenses to average net assets

                       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.75 %(F)      0.74 %(F)      0.77 %(F)      0.83 %(G)      0.84     0.83

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.75 %(F)(H)      0.75 %(F)      0.74 %(F)      0.74 %(G)      0.74 %(I)      0.75

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.13     2.14     1.39     1.35 %(G)      1.80     1.21

Portfolio turnover rate

    116     118     137     33 %(E)      48     65

 

(A)    Effective May 5, 2017, the Fund underwent a 1.56-for-1 share split. The per share data has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the share split. See the Stock Split section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(B)    Transamerica Partners Institutional Large Value reorganized into the Fund on May 5, 2017. Prior to May 5, 2017, information provided reflects Transamerica Partners Institutional Large Value, which was the accounting and performance survivor of the reorganization. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(C)    The fiscal year end of the Fund is October 31 while the fiscal year end of the accounting and performance survivor is December 31. Prior to the closing of the applicable Transamerica Partners reorganization as of the close of business on May 5, 2017, the accounting and performance survivor operated as a feeder in a master-feeder structure and invested all of its investable assets in a corresponding Series Portfolio. The Financial Highlights represents activity for the ten months of January 1, 2017—October 31, 2017. Please reference the Reorganization section of the Notes to the Financial Statements for additional information.
(D)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(G)    Annualized.
(H)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.
(I)    Includes reimbursement of custody fees at the underlying Series Portfolio level.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years
indicated:
  Transamerica Mid Cap Growth  
  Class A  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.33     $ 12.98     $ 14.14     $ 13.12  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    (0.07     (0.06     (0.01     (0.01

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.83       1.58       (0.91 )(C)      1.03  

Total investment operations

    1.76       1.52       (0.92     1.02  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

          (0.01     (0.01      

Net realized gains

    (0.18     (4.16     (0.23      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.18     (4.17     (0.24      
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 11.91     $ 10.33     $ 12.98     $ 14.14  

Total return (D)

    17.25     23.15     (6.88 )%      7.77 %(E) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   12,670     $   11,984     $   8,997     $   9,903  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.19     1.31     1.28     1.30 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.19     1.20     1.10     1.30 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.68 )%      (0.62 )%      (0.04 )%      (0.10 )%(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    91     136     61     30 %(E) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 10, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Annualized.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For a share outstanding during the period and years
indicated:
  Transamerica Mid Cap Growth
 
  Class C  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 9.74     $ 12.55     $ 13.77     $ 12.84  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    (0.14     (0.12     (0.11     (0.07

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.72       1.47       (0.88 )(C)      1.00  

Total investment operations

    1.58       1.35       (0.99     0.93  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net realized gains

    (0.18     (4.16     (0.23      
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 11.14     $ 9.74     $ 12.55     $ 13.77  

Total return (D)

    16.43     22.29     (7.58 )%      7.24 %(E) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   1,341     $   1,370     $   1,268     $   1,448  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.94     2.06     2.05     2.05 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.94     1.93     1.85     2.05 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (1.43 )%      (1.34 )%      (0.79 )%      (0.85 )%(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    91     136     61     30 %(E) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 10, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years
indicated:
  Transamerica Mid Cap Growth
 
  Class I  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.46     $ 13.09     $ 14.27     $ 13.21  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    (0.04     (0.03     0.03       0.02  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.86       1.60       (0.93 )(C)      1.04  

Total investment operations

    1.82       1.57       (0.90     1.06  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

          (0.04     (0.05      

Net realized gains

    (0.18     (4.16     (0.23      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.18     (4.20     (0.28      
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 12.10     $   10.46     $   13.09     $   14.27  

Total return

    17.61     23.45     (6.64 )%      8.02 %(D) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   1,488     $ 769     $ 664     $ 664  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.88     1.00     0.99     0.98 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.88     0.90     0.85     0.98 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.38 )%      (0.32 )%      0.20     0.22 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    91     136     61     30 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 10, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years
indicated:
  Transamerica Mid Cap Growth
 
  Class I2  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.53     $ 13.10     $ 14.31     $ 13.24  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    (0.03     (0.04     0.07       0.03  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.87       1.63       (0.99 )(C)      1.04  

Total investment operations

    1.84       1.59       (0.92     1.07  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

                (0.06      

Net realized gains

    (0.18     (4.16     (0.23      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.18     (4.16     (0.29      
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 12.19     $ 10.53     $ 13.10     $ 14.31  

Total return

    17.69     23.34     (6.60 )%      8.08 %(D) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   391,784     $   156,858     $   9     $   155,629  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.77     0.88     0.86     0.87 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.77 %(F)      0.85     0.74     0.87 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.29 )%      (0.41 )%      0.45     0.35 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    91     136     61     30 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 10, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.
(F)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years
indicated:
  Transamerica Mid Cap Growth
 
  Class I3  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.51     $ 13.14     $ 14.32     $ 13.24  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    (0.03     (0.03     0.05       0.04  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.87       1.61       (0.95 )(C)      1.04  

Total investment operations

    1.84       1.58       (0.90     1.08  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

          (0.05     (0.05      

Net realized gains

    (0.18     (4.16     (0.23      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.18     (4.21     (0.28      
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 12.17     $ 10.51     $ 13.14     $ 14.32  

Total return

    17.71     23.41     (6.49 )%      8.16 %(D) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   35,975     $   38,275     $   36,797     $   48,330  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.76     0.88     0.87     0.87 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.78     0.84     0.75     0.75 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.27 )%      (0.27 )%      0.32     0.50 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    91     136     61     30 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 10, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years
indicated:
  Transamerica Mid Cap Growth  
  Class R  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.45     $ 13.08     $ 14.26     $ 13.24  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    (0.09     (0.07     (0.03     (0.01

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.85       1.60       (0.92 )(C)      1.03  

Total investment operations

    1.76       1.53       (0.95     1.02  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net realized gains

    (0.18     (4.16     (0.23      
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 12.03     $ 10.45     $ 13.08     $ 14.26  

Total return

    17.05     22.79     (6.89 )%      7.70 %(D) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   22,527     $   20,748     $   19,711     $   26,153  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.26     1.37     1.37     1.37 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.32     1.35     1.27     1.35 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.81 )%      (0.76 )%      (0.19 )%      (0.16 )%(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    91     136     61     30 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 10, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years
indicated:
  Transamerica Mid Cap Growth
 
  Class R4  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A) (B) (C)
    December 31,
2016
    December 31,
2015
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.53     $ 13.13     $ 14.30     $ 12.70     $ 12.50     $ 15.44  
             

Investment operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss) (D)

    (0.05     (0.03     0.02       0.01       (0.01     (0.05

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.87       1.60       (0.95 )(E)      1.92       1.48       (0.24

Total investment operations

    1.82       1.57       (0.93     1.93       1.47       (0.29
             

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Net investment income

          (0.01     (0.01                  

Net realized gains

    (0.18     (4.16     (0.23     (0.33     (1.27     (2.65

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.18     (4.17     (0.24     (0.33     (1.27     (2.65
             

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 12.17     $ 10.53     $ 13.13     $ 14.30     $ 12.70     $ 12.50  

Total return

    17.50     23.05     (6.64 )%      15.34 %(F)      12.13     (1.60 )% 
             

Ratio and supplemental data:

                       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 334     $ 357     $   4,709     $   10,232     $   16,767     $   17,075  

Expenses to average net assets

                       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.01     1.13     1.12     1.20 %(G)      1.36     1.22

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.95     0.95     0.95     0.98 %(G)(H)      0.95 %(I)      0.95

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

      (0.43 )%        (0.32 )%      0.17     0.13 %(G)      (0.09 )%      (0.31 )% 

Portfolio turnover rate

    91     136     61     30 %(F)      79     70

 

(A)    Transamerica Partners Institutional Mid Growth reorganized into the Fund on March 10, 2017. Prior to March 10, 2017, information provided reflects Transamerica Partners Institutional Mid Growth, which was the accounting and performance survivor of the reorganization.
(B)    Effective March 10, 2017, the Fund underwent a 0.84-for-1 share split. The per share data has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the share split. See the Stock Split section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(C)    The fiscal year end of the Fund is October 31 while the fiscal year end of the accounting and performance survivor is December 31. Prior to the closing of the applicable Transamerica Partners reorganization as of the close of business on March 10, 2017, the accounting and performance survivor operated as a feeder in a master-feeder structure and invested all of its investable assets in a corresponding Series Portfolio. The Financial Highlights represents activity for the ten months of January 1, 2017—October 31, 2017.
(D)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(E)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(F)    Not annualized.
(G)    Annualized.
(H)    Includes reorganization expenses incurred outside the Fund’s operating expense limit.
(I)    Includes reimbursement of custody fees at the underlying Series Portfolio level.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities
 
    Class A  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.63     $ 11.53     $ 11.86     $ 11.80     $ 11.37  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.09       0.11       0.09       0.07       0.06 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.29     0.83       0.50       0.95       0.78  

Total investment operations

    (1.20     0.94       0.59       1.02       0.84  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.04     (0.11     (0.09     (0.12     (0.14

Net realized gains

    (0.34     (0.73     (0.83     (0.84     (0.27

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.38     (0.84     (0.92     (0.96     (0.41
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 10.05     $ 11.63     $ 11.53     $ 11.86     $ 11.80  

Total return (C)

    (10.80 )%      9.64     4.75     8.77     7.72
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   14,788     $   22,143     $   108,568     $   116,047     $   75,556  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.31     1.33     1.25     1.09     1.08

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.20     1.11     1.05     1.09     1.08 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.86     1.01     0.78     0.57     0.55 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    82     77     85     76     95

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities
 
    Class C  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.48     $ 11.35     $ 11.71     $ 11.70     $ 11.31  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.02       (0.00 )(B)      0.01       (0.03     (0.04 )(C) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.28     0.88       0.48       0.95       0.79  

Total investment operations

    (1.26     0.88       0.49       0.92       0.75  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.01     (0.02     (0.02     (0.07     (0.09

Net realized gains

    (0.34     (0.73     (0.83     (0.84     (0.27

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.35     (0.75     (0.85     (0.91     (0.36
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.87     $ 11.48     $ 11.35     $ 11.71     $ 11.70  

Total return (D)

    (11.43 )%      9.00     4.00     7.95     6.87
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   13,167     $   19,808     $   17,476     $   17,808     $   7,104  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.91     1.89     1.88     1.89     1.90

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.91     1.86     1.80     1.89     1.90 %(C) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.16     (0.04 )%      0.06     (0.29 )%      (0.37 )%(C) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    82     77     85     76     95

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities
 
    Class I  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.73     $ 11.60     $ 11.93     $ 11.85     $ 11.41  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.12       0.11       0.13       0.10       0.11 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.28     0.89       0.49       0.95       0.75  

Total investment operations

    (1.16     1.00       0.62       1.05       0.86  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.12     (0.14     (0.12     (0.13     (0.15

Net realized gains

    (0.34     (0.73     (0.83     (0.84     (0.27

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.46     (0.87     (0.95     (0.97     (0.42
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 10.11     $ 11.73     $ 11.60     $ 11.93     $ 11.85  

Total return

    (10.48 )%      9.99     5.16     8.94     8.00
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   475,103     $   512,150     $   368,787     $   394,378     $   298,589  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.85     0.85     0.85     0.86     0.86

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.85     0.84     0.80     0.86     0.86 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.16     0.94     1.09     0.79     0.97 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    82     77     85     76     95

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities
 
    Class I2  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.74     $ 11.62     $ 11.95     $ 11.87     $ 11.41  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.13       0.12       0.14       0.11       0.15 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.28     0.88       0.49       0.95       0.74  

Total investment operations

    (1.15     1.00       0.63       1.06       0.89  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.13     (0.15     (0.13     (0.14     (0.16

Net realized gains

    (0.34     (0.73     (0.83     (0.84     (0.27

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.47     (0.88     (0.96     (0.98     (0.43
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 10.12     $ 11.74     $ 11.62     $ 11.95     $ 11.87  

Total return

    (10.31 )%      10.04     5.26     9.09     8.12
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   293,440     $   277,692     $   280,299     $   298,655     $   323,275  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.75     0.75     0.75     0.76     0.74

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.75     0.75 %(C)      0.71     0.76     0.74 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.21     1.09     1.15     0.92     1.37 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    82     77     85     76     95

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities
 
    Class I3  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.80     $ 11.67     $ 11.96     $ 11.93  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.13       0.12       0.14       0.06  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.29     0.90       0.48       (0.03 ) (C) 

Total investment operations

    (1.16     1.02       0.62       0.03  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.13     (0.16     (0.08      

Net realized gains

    (0.34     (0.73     (0.83      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.47     (0.89     (0.91      
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 10.17     $ 11.80     $ 11.67     $ 11.96  

Total return

    (10.43 )%      10.10     5.19     0.25 %(D) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   114,102     $   212,674     $   231,307     $   275,016  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.75     0.75     0.75     0.76 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.75     0.75 %(F)      0.70     0.70 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.28     1.09     1.16     0.79 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    82     77     85     76

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 24, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.
(F)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities
 
    Class R  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.77     $ 11.63     $ 11.92     $ 11.93  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.08       0.07       0.07       0.02  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.29     0.88       0.50       (0.03 )(C) 

Total investment operations

    (1.21     0.95       0.57       (0.01
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.07     (0.08     (0.03      

Net realized gains

    (0.34     (0.73     (0.83      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.41     (0.81     (0.86      
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 10.15     $ 11.77     $ 11.63     $ 11.92  

Total return

    (10.77 )%      9.45     4.70     (0.08 )%(D) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   46,194     $   62,961     $   69,546     $   88,909  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.25     1.25     1.26     1.27 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.25 %(F)      1.25 %(F)      1.24     1.25 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.79     0.60     0.63     0.26 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    82     77     85     76

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 24, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.
(F)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities  
    Class R4  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.79     $ 11.66     $ 11.94     $ 11.93  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.12       0.12       0.11       0.04  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.30     0.87       0.50       (0.03 )(C) 

Total investment operations

    (1.18     0.99       0.61       0.01  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.08     (0.13     (0.06      

Net realized gains

    (0.34     (0.73     (0.83      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.42     (0.86     (0.89      
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 10.19     $ 11.79     $ 11.66     $ 11.94  

Total return

    (10.55 )%      9.83     5.07     0.08 %(D) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   83,065     $   101,137     $   362,082     $   424,122  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.00     1.00     1.00     1.01 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.90     0.90     0.90     0.90 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.13     1.06     0.96     0.58 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    82     77     85     76

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 24, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities  
    Class R6  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.83     $ 11.70     $ 12.03     $ 11.87     $ 11.87  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.13       0.12       0.04       0.08       0.01 (C) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.30     0.90       0.59       0.98       (0.01 )(D) 

Total investment operations

    (1.17     1.02       0.63       1.06        
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.13     (0.16     (0.13     (0.06      

Net realized gains

    (0.34     (0.73     (0.83     (0.84      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.47     (0.89     (0.96     (0.90      
           

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 10.19     $ 11.83     $ 11.70     $ 12.03     $   11.87  

Total return

    (10.40 )%      10.06     5.22     9.09     0.00 %(E) 
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   209,734     $   222,061     $   166,519     $   16,391     $ 50  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.75     0.75     0.75     0.76     0.79 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.75     0.75 %(G)      0.71     0.76     0.78 %(C)(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.27     1.08     0.30     0.68     0.18 %(C)(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    82     77     85     76     95

 

(A)    Commenced operations on July 25, 2016.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Annualized.
(G)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica MLP & Energy Income
 
    Class A  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 6.52     $ 6.88     $ 7.37     $ 7.59     $ 7.94  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.12       0.16       0.03       0.15       0.24 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.58     (0.17     (0.16     0.04       (0.33 )(C) 

Total investment operations

    (1.46     (0.01     (0.13     0.19       (0.09
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.24     (0.07     (0.07     (0.30     (0.26

Return of capital

    (0.09     (0.28     (0.29     (0.11      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.33     (0.35     (0.36     (0.41     (0.26
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 4.73     $ 6.52     $ 6.88     $ 7.37     $ 7.59  

Total return (D)

    (22.37 )%      (0.20 )%      (1.85 )%      2.30     (0.87 )% 
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   13,353     $   16,363     $   23,096     $   32,083     $   43,221  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.69     1.63     1.61     1.58     1.57

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.60     1.60     1.60     1.58     1.56 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.27     2.27     0.40     1.97     3.50 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    20     20     33     41     79

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica MLP & Energy Income
 
    Class C  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 6.50     $ 6.85     $ 7.34     $ 7.55     $ 7.91  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.11       0.10       (0.02     0.09       0.19 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.62     (0.15     (0.17     0.05       (0.35 )(C) 

Total investment operations

    (1.51     (0.05     (0.19     0.14       (0.16
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.20     (0.06     (0.06     (0.25     (0.20

Return of capital

    (0.08     (0.24     (0.24     (0.10      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.28     (0.30     (0.30     (0.35     (0.20
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 4.71     $ 6.50     $ 6.85     $ 7.34     $ 7.55  

Total return (D)

      (23.15 )%      (0.84 )%      (2.66 )%      1.64     (1.79 )% 
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $ 6,225     $   11,796     $   15,955     $   23,673     $   31,067  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    2.47     2.42     2.39     2.36     2.36

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    2.35     2.35     2.35     2.35     2.35 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.08     1.52     (0.29 )%      1.10     2.73 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    20     20     33     41     79

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica MLP & Energy Income
 
    Class I  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 6.52     $ 6.89     $ 7.37     $ 7.59     $ 7.95  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.11       0.18       0.07       0.16       0.26 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.57     (0.18     (0.17     0.05       (0.34 )(C) 

Total investment operations

    (1.46           (0.10     0.21       (0.08
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.25     (0.07     (0.08     (0.31     (0.28

Return of capital

    (0.09     (0.30     (0.30     (0.12      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.34     (0.37     (0.38     (0.43     (0.28
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 4.72     $ 6.52     $ 6.89     $ 7.37     $ 7.59  

Total return

    (22.28 )%      (0.03 )%      (1.42 )%      2.61     (0.68 )% 
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   14,247     $   14,258     $   21,257     $   48,023     $   39,716  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.33     1.30     1.30     1.29     1.26

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.33     1.30     1.30     1.29     1.25 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.08     2.56     1.02     2.05     3.79 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    20     20     33     41     79

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica MLP & Energy Income
 
    Class I2  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 6.52     $ 6.89     $ 7.38     $ 7.60     $ 7.95  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.17       0.18       0.07       0.17       0.25 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.62     (0.17     (0.17     0.05       (0.31 )(C) 

Total investment operations

    (1.45     0.01       (0.10     0.22       (0.06
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.25     (0.07     (0.08     (0.32     (0.29

Return of capital

    (0.10     (0.31     (0.31     (0.12      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.35     (0.38     (0.39     (0.44     (0.29
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 4.72     $ 6.52     $ 6.89     $ 7.38     $ 7.60  

Total return

    (22.19 )%      0.08     (1.44 )%      2.70     (0.45 )% 
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   123,151     $   208,684     $   258,764     $   209,277     $   268,516  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.22     1.20     1.20     1.19     1.16

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.22     1.20     1.20     1.19     1.15 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    3.11     2.60     0.95     2.18     3.69 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    20     20     33     41     79

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Multi-Asset Income
 
    Class A  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.64     $ 10.91     $ 10.96     $ 9.97     $ 9.97  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.40       0.40       0.39       0.39       0.35 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.09     0.82       (0.05     0.96       0.03  

Total investment operations

    0.31       1.22       0.34       1.35       0.38  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.41     (0.36     (0.35     (0.36     (0.34

Net realized gains

    (0.01     (0.13     (0.04           (0.04

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.42     (0.49     (0.39     (0.36     (0.38
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.53     $ 11.64     $ 10.91     $ 10.96     $ 9.97  

Total return (C)

    2.91     11.72     3.11     13.77     3.88
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   36,696     $   34,731     $   27,644     $   20,733     $   2,153  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.03     1.12     1.20     1.19     1.21 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.03     1.12     1.20     1.21 %(E)      1.20 %(B)(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    3.54     3.59     3.50     3.74     3.60 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    61     53     38     79     51

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Includes reorganization expenses incurred outside the Fund’s operating expense limit.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Multi-Asset Income
 
    Class C  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.59     $ 10.86     $ 10.92     $ 9.94     $ 9.94  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.32       0.31       0.31       0.31       0.28 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.09     0.84       (0.07     0.97       0.03  

Total investment operations

    0.23       1.15       0.24       1.28       0.31  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.33     (0.29     (0.26     (0.30     (0.27

Net realized gains

    (0.01     (0.13     (0.04           (0.04

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.34     (0.42     (0.30     (0.30     (0.31
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.48     $ 11.59     $ 10.86     $ 10.92     $ 9.94  

Total return (C)

    2.17     11.00     2.24     12.97     3.17
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   52,109     $   46,600     $   38,322     $   43,076     $   4,173  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.76     1.85     1.92     1.94     1.94 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.76     1.85     1.92     1.94     1.95 %(B)(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.82     2.86     2.80     2.99     2.86 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    61     53     38     79     51

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Multi-Asset Income
 
    Class I  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.64     $ 10.91     $ 10.97     $ 9.97     $ 9.97  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.44       0.43       0.42       0.42       0.38 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.10     0.83       (0.06     0.97       0.02  

Total investment operations

    0.34       1.26       0.36       1.39       0.40  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.44     (0.40     (0.38     (0.39     (0.36

Net realized gains

    (0.01     (0.13     (0.04           (0.04

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.45     (0.53     (0.42     (0.39     (0.40
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.53     $ 11.64     $ 10.91     $ 10.97     $ 9.97  

Total return

    3.17     12.14     3.27     14.10     4.13
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   170,942     $   153,353     $   92,148     $   71,827     $   41,691  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.78     0.85     0.93     0.94     1.01 %(C) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.72     0.83     0.95     0.96 %(D)      0.95 %(B)(C) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    3.87     3.86     3.75     4.02     3.83 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    61     53     38     79     51

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(D)    Includes reorganization expenses incurred outside the Fund’s operating expense limit.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Multi-Asset Income
 
    Class I2  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.14     $ 10.47     $ 10.52     $ 9.62     $ 9.89  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.42       0.41       0.42       0.40       0.09 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.09     0.79       (0.06     0.90       0.04  

Total investment operations

    0.33       1.20       0.36       1.30       0.13  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.45     (0.40     (0.37     (0.40     (0.36

Net realized gains

    (0.01     (0.13     (0.04           (0.04

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.46     (0.53     (0.41     (0.40       (0.40
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $   11.01     $   11.14     $   10.47     $   10.52     $ 9.62  

Total return

    3.28     12.03     3.45     13.70     1.38
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $ 13     $ 13     $ 11     $ 11     $ 0 (C) 

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.68     0.74     0.82     0.84     0.00 %(D)(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.68     0.82     0.82     0.96 %(F)      0.00 %(B)(D)(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    3.89     3.89     3.88     3.94     0.96 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    61     53     38     79     51

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Rounds to less than $1,000.
(D)    Rounds to less than 0.01% or (0.01)%.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Includes reorganization expenses incurred outside the Fund’s operating expense limit.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced
 
    Class A  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 28.66     $ 27.54     $ 27.90     $ 24.88     $ 24.86  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.28       0.36       0.34       0.28       0.25 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.44       2.79       0.24       3.15       0.61  

Total investment operations

    2.72       3.15       0.58       3.43       0.86  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.30     (0.37     (0.35     (0.32     (0.26

Net realized gains

    (0.85     (1.66     (0.59     (0.09     (0.58

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.15     (2.03     (0.94     (0.41     (0.84
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 30.23     $ 28.66     $ 27.54     $ 27.90     $ 24.88  

Total return (C)

    9.76     12.53     2.05     13.89     3.57
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   572,827     $   558,639     $   532,861     $   573,224     $   406,606  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.01     1.04     1.03     1.03     1.10

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.01     1.04     1.03     1.03     1.08 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.98     1.34     1.22     1.07     1.04 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    53     41     48     39     35

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced
 
    Class C  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 28.11     $ 27.04     $ 27.41     $ 24.45     $ 24.44  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.06       0.15       0.13       0.08       0.08 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.39       2.75       0.22       3.09       0.59  

Total investment operations

    2.45       2.90       0.35       3.17       0.67  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.09     (0.17     (0.13     (0.12     (0.08

Net realized gains

    (0.85     (1.66     (0.59     (0.09     (0.58

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.94     (1.83     (0.72     (0.21     (0.66
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 29.62     $ 28.11     $ 27.04     $ 27.41     $ 24.45  

Total return (C)

    8.89     11.73     1.25     13.02     2.84
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   216,561     $   195,175     $   184,727     $   222,884     $   208,410  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.76     1.80     1.79     1.79     1.83

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.76     1.80     1.79     1.79     1.82 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.22     0.58     0.47     0.32     0.33 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    53     41     48     39     35

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced
 
    Class I  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 28.81     $ 27.67     $ 28.03     $ 24.99     $ 24.96  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.35       0.43       0.41       0.34       0.32 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.45       2.80       0.23       3.16       0.60  

Total investment operations

    2.80       3.23       0.64       3.50       0.92  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.37     (0.43     (0.41     (0.37     (0.31

Net realized gains

    (0.85     (1.66     (0.59     (0.09     (0.58

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.22     (2.09     (1.00     (0.46     (0.89
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 30.39     $ 28.81     $ 27.67     $ 28.03     $ 24.99  

Total return

    9.99     12.79     2.26     14.13     3.83
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   296,123     $   244,156     $   232,308     $   266,637     $   208,512  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.79     0.82     0.82     0.82     0.84

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.79     0.82     0.82     0.82     0.84 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.18     1.55     1.44     1.28     1.32 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    53     41     48     39     35

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced
 
    Class R6  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 28.81     $ 27.67     $ 28.03     $ 24.99     $ 24.95  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.37       0.44       0.44       0.37       0.25 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.46       2.82       0.23       3.16       0.71  

Total investment operations

    2.83       3.26       0.67       3.53       0.96  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.40     (0.46     (0.44     (0.40     (0.34

Net realized gains

    (0.85     (1.66     (0.59     (0.09     (0.58

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.25     (2.12     (1.03     (0.49     (0.92
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 30.39     $ 28.81     $ 27.67     $ 28.03     $ 24.99  

Total return

    10.11     12.92     2.37     14.25     3.99
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   17,595     $   13,458     $   7,149     $   9,749     $   6,316  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.69     0.71     0.71     0.71     0.73

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.69     0.71     0.71     0.71     0.73 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.28     1.62     1.54     1.39     1.02 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    53     41     48     39     35

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Short-Term Bond
 
    Class A  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.29     $ 10.05     $ 10.22     $ 10.23     $ 10.19  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.21       0.26       0.22       0.19       0.20 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.04 (C)      0.24       (0.17     0.01       0.06  

Total investment operations

    0.25       0.50       0.05       0.20       0.26  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.22     (0.26     (0.22     (0.21     (0.20

Return of capital

                            (0.02

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.22     (0.26     (0.22     (0.21     (0.22
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 10.32     $ 10.29     $ 10.05     $ 10.22     $ 10.23  

Total return (D)

    2.43     5.04     0.53     1.90     2.60
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   731,602     $   698,062     $   732,815     $   940,515     $   934,615  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.72     0.82     0.85     0.84     0.85

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.72     0.82     0.85     0.84     0.84 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.04     2.54     2.16     1.84     1.95 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    44     61     60     52     45

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Short-Term Bond
 
    Class C  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.27     $ 10.03     $ 10.20     $ 10.21     $ 10.17  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.13       0.18       0.14       0.11       0.12 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.03 (C)      0.24       (0.16     0.01       0.06  

Total investment operations

    0.16       0.42       (0.02     0.12       0.18  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.13     (0.18     (0.15     (0.13     (0.12

Return of capital

                            (0.02

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.13     (0.18     (0.15     (0.13     (0.14
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 10.30     $ 10.27     $ 10.03     $ 10.20     $ 10.21  

Total return (D)

    1.62     4.23     (0.24 )%      1.12     1.82
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   225,838     $   294,497     $   393,543     $   517,918     $   621,425  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.50     1.61     1.62     1.61     1.61

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.50     1.61     1.62     1.61     1.60 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.28     1.77     1.40     1.07     1.18 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    44     61     60     52     45

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Short-Term Bond
 
    Class I  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.11     $ 9.88     $ 10.05     $ 10.05     $ 10.01  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.22       0.27       0.24       0.20       0.21 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.05 (C)      0.24       (0.17     0.02       0.07  

Total investment operations

    0.27       0.51       0.07       0.22       0.28  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.23     (0.28     (0.24     (0.22     (0.21

Return of capital

                            (0.03

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.23     (0.28     (0.24     (0.22     (0.24
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 10.15     $ 10.11     $ 9.88     $ 10.05     $ 10.05  

Total return

    2.73     5.20     0.71     2.21     2.82
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   1,979,174     $   1,745,843     $   1,451,634     $   1,312,220     $   979,858  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.52     0.62     0.65     0.64     0.64

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.52     0.62     0.65     0.64     0.63 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.24     2.74     2.39     2.04     2.15 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    44     61     60     52     45

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Short-Term Bond
 
    Class I2  
    

October 31,

2020

   

October 31,

2019

   

October 31,

2018

   

October 31,

2017

   

October 31,

2016

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.11     $ 9.87     $ 10.04     $ 10.04     $ 10.01  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.24       0.28       0.24       0.22       0.22 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.02 (C)      0.25       (0.16     0.01       0.06  

Total investment operations

    0.26       0.53       0.08       0.23       0.28  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.24     (0.29     (0.25     (0.23     (0.22

Return of capital

                            (0.03

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.24     (0.29     (0.25     (0.23     (0.25
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 10.13     $ 10.11     $ 9.87     $ 10.04     $ 10.04  

Total return

    2.63     5.41     0.81     2.31     2.81
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   155,005     $   282,641     $   220,648     $   427,397     $   282,016  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.42     0.52     0.55     0.54     0.54

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.42     0.52     0.55     0.54     0.54 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.37     2.85     2.45     2.15     2.21 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    44     61     60     52     45

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Short-Term Bond
 
    Class R6  
    

October 31,

2020

   

October 31,

2019

   

October 31,

2018

   

October 31,

2017

   

October 31,

2016

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.11     $ 9.87     $ 10.03     $ 10.04     $ 10.01  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.23       0.28       0.26       0.21       0.23 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.04 (C)      0.25       (0.17     0.01       0.05  

Total investment operations

    0.27       0.53       0.09       0.22       0.28  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.24     (0.29     (0.25     (0.23     (0.22

Return of capital

                            (0.03

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.24     (0.29     (0.25     (0.23     (0.25
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 10.14     $ 10.11     $ 9.87     $ 10.03     $   10.04  

Total return

    2.74     5.42     0.92     2.21     2.82
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   36,002     $   28,807     $   26,240     $   1,412     $ 372  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.42     0.52     0.55     0.54     0.54

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.42     0.52     0.55     0.54     0.52 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.32     2.85     2.65     2.14     2.26 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    44     61     60     52     45

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.02% higher and 0.02% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Small Cap Growth
 
    Class A  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 6.43     $ 6.51     $ 6.89     $ 12.15     $ 12.82  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    (0.07     (0.05     (0.04     (0.06     (0.10 )(B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.65       0.61       0.34       2.42       0.49  

Total investment operations

    0.58       0.56       0.30       2.36       0.39  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net realized gains

    (0.46     (0.64     (0.68     (7.62     (1.06
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 6.55     $ 6.43     $ 6.51     $ 6.89     $ 12.15  

Total return (C)

    9.34     11.11     4.50     26.31     3.42
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   16,017     $   14,777     $   18,537     $   15,520     $   8,835  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.42     1.47     1.41     1.51     1.36

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.40     1.35     1.25     1.41 %(D)      1.35 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (1.07 )%      (0.81 )%      (0.55 )%      (0.92 )%      (0.82 )%(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    69     72     55     80     43

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    Includes reorganization expenses incurred outside the Fund’s operating expense limit.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Small Cap Growth
 
    Class C  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 5.72     $ 5.91     $ 6.35     $ 11.77     $ 12.55  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    (0.10     (0.09     (0.08     (0.10     (0.18 )(B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.57       0.54       0.32       2.30       0.46  

Total investment operations

    0.47       0.45       0.24       2.20       0.28  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net realized gains

    (0.46     (0.64     (0.68     (7.62     (1.06
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 5.73     $ 5.72     $ 5.91     $ 6.35     $ 11.77  

Total return (C)

    8.52     10.28     3.87     25.22     2.56
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   3,771     $   4,131     $   4,604     $   3,588     $   1,369  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    2.15     2.19     2.15     2.23     2.10

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    2.15 %(E)      2.10     2.00     2.16 %(D)      2.09 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (1.81 )%      (1.55 )%      (1.32 )%      (1.69 )%      (1.54 )%(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    69     72     55     80     43

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    Includes reorganization expenses incurred outside the Fund’s operating expense limit.
(E)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Small Cap Growth
 
    Class I  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 6.71     $ 6.74     $ 7.09     $ 12.30     $ 12.94  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    (0.05     (0.03     (0.02     (0.05     (0.06 )(B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.67       0.64       0.35       2.46       0.48  

Total investment operations

    0.62       0.61       0.33       2.41       0.42  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net realized gains

    (0.46     (0.64     (0.68     (7.62     (1.06
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 6.87     $ 6.71     $ 6.74     $ 7.09     $ 12.30  

Total return

    9.56     11.50     4.82     26.40     3.64
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   35,706     $   37,424     $   31,592     $   27,564     $   2,042  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.09     1.13     1.11     1.18     1.03

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.09     1.07     1.00     1.16 %(C)      1.03 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.76 )%      (0.54 )%      (0.31 )%      (0.69 )%      (0.48 )%(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    69     72     55     80     43

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Includes reorganization expenses incurred outside the Fund’s operating expense limit.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Small Cap Growth
 
    Class I2  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 6.83     $ 6.85     $ 7.18     $ 12.36     $ 12.99  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    (0.05     (0.03     (0.01     (0.04     (0.04 )(B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.70       0.65       0.36       2.48       0.47  

Total investment operations

    0.65       0.62       0.35       2.44       0.43  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net realized gains

    (0.46     (0.64     (0.68     (7.62     (1.06
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 7.02     $ 6.83     $ 6.85     $ 7.18     $ 12.36  

Total return

    9.85     11.48     5.06     26.63     3.71
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   79,099     $   53,600     $   35,995     $   47,690     $   53,790  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.00     1.04     1.01     1.09     0.92

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.00 %(C)      1.00     0.91     1.09     0.91 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.69 )%      (0.46 )%      (0.20 )%      (0.57 )%      (0.32 )%(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    69     72     55     80     43

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Small Cap Growth
 
    Class I3  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 6.83     $ 6.84     $ 7.19     $ 6.44  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    (0.04     (0.03     (0.01     (0.02

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.68       0.66       0.34       0.77  

Total investment operations

    0.64       0.63       0.33       0.75  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net realized gains

    (0.46     (0.64     (0.68      
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 7.01     $ 6.83     $ 6.84     $ 7.19  

Total return

    9.69     11.48     4.90     11.65 %(C) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   28,089     $   26,997     $   29,619     $   34,587  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.00     1.04     1.01     1.07 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.00 %(E)      0.99     0.90     0.90 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.67 )%      (0.46 )%      (0.20 )%      (0.47 )%(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    69     72     55     80

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 10, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.
(E)    Waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Small Cap Growth
 
    Class R  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 6.72     $ 6.79     $ 7.16     $ 6.44  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    (0.08     (0.06     (0.05     (0.05

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.69       0.63       0.36       0.77  

Total investment operations

    0.61       0.57       0.31       0.72  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net realized gains

    (0.46     (0.64     (0.68      
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 6.87     $ 6.72     $ 6.79     $ 7.16  

Total return

    9.38     10.78     4.48     11.18 %(C) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   14,838     $   15,869     $   16,846     $   17,479  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.49     1.53     1.50     1.57 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.49     1.49     1.42     1.55 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (1.15 )%      (0.94 )%      (0.73 )%      (1.17 )%(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    69     72     55     80

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 10, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Small Cap Growth
 
    Class R4  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 6.80     $ 6.81     $ 7.18     $ 6.44  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    (0.05     (0.02     (0.03     (0.03

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.69       0.65       0.34       0.77  

Total investment operations

    0.64       0.63       0.31       0.74  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net realized gains

    (0.46     (0.64     (0.68      
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 6.98     $ 6.80     $ 6.81     $ 7.18  

Total return

    9.74     11.54     4.60     11.49 %(C) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 93     $ 252     $   6,609     $   5,943  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.25     1.29     1.26     1.32 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.15     1.15     1.15     1.15 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

      (0.77 )%        (0.38 )%      (0.46 )%      (0.77 )%(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    69     72     55     80

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 10, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Small Cap Growth
 
    Class R6  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 6.83     $ 6.85     $ 7.18     $ 12.36     $ 12.65  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    (0.04     (0.03     (0.02     (0.04     (0.01 )(C) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.68       0.65       0.37       2.48       (0.28 )(D) 

Total investment operations

    0.64       0.62       0.35       2.44       (0.29
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net realized gains

    (0.46     (0.64     (0.68     (7.62      
           

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 7.01     $ 6.83     $ 6.85     $ 7.18     $ 12.36  

Total return

    9.69     11.48     5.06     26.63     (2.29 )%(E) 
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 80     $ 72     $ 65     $ 62     $ 49  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.00     1.03     1.01     1.09     0.97 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.00     1.00     0.91     1.09     0.95 %(C)(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

      (0.66 )%        (0.46 )%        (0.22 )%        (0.58 )%        (0.37 )%(C)(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    69     72     55     80     43

 

(A)    Commenced operations on July 25, 2016.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.02% higher and 0.02% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Small Cap Value
 
    Class A  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 9.83     $ 10.66     $ 11.94     $ 11.07  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.05       (0.01     0.02       0.01  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.36     0.11       (0.82     0.86  

Total investment operations

    (1.31     0.10       (0.80     0.87  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.18     (0.06     (0.01      

Net realized gains

    (0.21     (0.87     (0.47      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.39     (0.93     (0.48      
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 8.13     $ 9.83     $ 10.66     $ 11.94  

Total return (C)

    (14.03 )%      2.35     (7.12 )%      7.76 %(D) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   4,246     $   4,543     $   3,050     $   2,757  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.39     1.36     1.45 %(E)      1.49 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.30     1.27     1.20 %(E)      1.30 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.66     (0.08 )%      0.20     0.19 %(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    80     168     84     35 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on April 21, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Annualized.

 

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For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Small Cap Value
 
    Class C  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 9.67     $ 10.50     $ 11.85     $ 11.03  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    (0.00 )(C)      (0.07     (0.06     (0.03

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.36     0.11       (0.82     0.85  

Total investment operations

    (1.36     0.04       (0.88     0.82  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.11                  

Net realized gains

    (0.21     (0.87     (0.47      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.32       (0.87       (0.47      
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 7.99     $ 9.67     $ 10.50     $   11.85  

Total return (D)

      (14.67 )%      1.60     (7.88 )%      7.34 %(E) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 581     $ 744     $ 786     $ 891  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    2.05     2.02     2.06 %(F)      2.05 %(G) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    2.05 %(H)      2.00     1.95 %(F)      2.05 %(G) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.06 )%      (0.75 )%      (0.52 )%      (0.56 )%(G) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    80     168     84     35 %(E) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on April 21, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(G)    Annualized.
(H)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Small Cap Value
 
    Class I  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 9.93     $ 10.75     $ 12.03     $ 11.14  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.08       0.02       0.07       0.00 (C) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.38     0.12       (0.83     0.89  

Total investment operations

    (1.30     0.14       (0.76     0.89  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.20     (0.09     (0.05      

Net realized gains

    (0.21     (0.87     (0.47      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.41     (0.96     (0.52      
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 8.22     $ 9.93     $ 10.75     $ 12.03  

Total return

    (13.77 )%      2.66       (6.86 )%      7.89 %(D) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   12,838     $   15,653     $ 756     $   2,521  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.02     1.00     1.07 %(E)      1.05 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.02 %(G)      0.99     0.95 %(E)      1.05 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.96     0.19     0.57     0.01 %(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    80     168     84     35 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on April 21, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Annualized.
(G)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Small Cap Value
 
    Class I2  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 9.94     $ 10.76     $ 12.04     $ 11.15  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.05       0.09       0.07       0.03  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.34     0.05       (0.83     0.86  

Total investment operations

    (1.29     0.14       (0.76     0.89  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.21     (0.09     (0.05      

Net realized gains

    (0.21     (0.87     (0.47      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.42     (0.96     (0.52      
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 8.23     $ 9.94     $ 10.76     $ 12.04  

Total return

    (13.69 )%      2.66 %(C)      (6.81 )%      7.89 %(D) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   419,838     $   52,241     $   212,025     $   255,161  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.92     0.90     0.96 %(E)      0.93 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.92 %(G)      0.90 %(G)      0.86 %(E)      0.93 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.68     0.89     0.58     0.55 %(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    80     168     84     35 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on April 21, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Total return reflects certain litigation payments received by the Fund in the year. Had these payments not occurred, the total return would be 0.30% lower.
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Annualized.
(G)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Small Cap Value
 
    Class I3  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 9.96     $ 10.77     $ 12.05     $ 11.15  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.08       0.04       0.07       0.05  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.38     0.11       (0.84     0.85  

Total investment operations

    (1.30     0.15       (0.77     0.90  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.21     (0.09     (0.04      

Net realized gains

    (0.21     (0.87     (0.47      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.42     (0.96     (0.51      
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 8.24     $ 9.96     $ 10.77     $ 12.05  

Total return

    (13.75 )%      2.77     (6.78 )%      8.07 %(C) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $   28,471     $   24,216     $   27,065     $   35,000  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.92     0.90     0.96 %(D)      0.94 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.92 %(F)      0.90 %(F)      0.85 %(D)      0.85 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.04     0.40     0.60     0.82 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    80     168     84     35 %(C) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on April 21, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Annualized.
(F)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For a share outstanding during the period and years
indicated:
  Transamerica Small Cap Value
 
  Class R  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 9.93     $ 10.73     $ 12.01     $ 11.15  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.05       (0.01     0.01       0.00 (C) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.38     0.10       (0.82     0.86  

Total investment operations

    (1.33     0.09       (0.81     0.86  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.16     (0.02            

Net realized gains

    (0.21     (0.87     (0.47      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.37       (0.89       (0.47      
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 8.23     $ 9.93     $ 10.73     $ 12.01  

Total return

      (14.05 )%      2.13     (7.25 )%      7.71 %(D) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 6,206     $ 7,982     $ 9,264     $   11,811  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.42     1.40     1.45 %(E)      1.43 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.40     1.39     1.35 %(E)      1.43 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.59     (0.08 )%      0.10     0.01 %(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    80     168     84     35 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on April 21, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years
indicated:
  Transamerica Small Cap Value
 
  Class R4  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A) (B) (C)
    December 31,
2016
   

December 31,

2015

 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 9.95     $ 10.74     $ 12.01     $ 11.25     $ 9.52     $ 10.23  
             

Investment operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss) (D)

    0.08       (0.01     0.04       0.01       0.06       0.07  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.39     0.14       (0.84     0.76       1.75       (0.72

Total investment operations

    (1.31     0.13       (0.80     0.77       1.81       (0.65
             

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Net investment income

    (0.20     (0.05           (0.01     (0.08     (0.06

Net realized gains

    (0.21     (0.87     (0.47                  

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.41     (0.92     (0.47     (0.01     (0.08     (0.06
             

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 8.23     $ 9.95     $   10.74     $   12.01     $   11.25     $ 9.52  

Total return

      (13.88 )%      2.57     (6.99 )%      6.85 %(E)      19.24       (6.33 )% 
             

Ratio and supplemental data:

                       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 117     $ 328     $ 253     $ 345     $ 7,065     $ 6,709  

Expenses to average net assets

                       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.17     1.15     1.21 %(F)      2.06 %(G)      1.72     1.73

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.10     1.10     1.10 %(F)      1.17 %(G)(H)      1.11 %(H)(I)      1.10

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.93       (0.07 )%      0.36     0.06 %(G)      0.67     0.73

Portfolio turnover rate

    80     168     84     35 %(E)      89     133

 

(A)    Transamerica Partners Institutional Small Value reorganized into the Fund on April 21, 2017. Prior to April 21, 2017, information provided reflects Transamerica Partners Institutional Small Value, which was the accounting and performance survivor of the reorganization.
(B)    Effective April 21, 2017, the Fund underwent a 2.16-for-1 share split. The per share data has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the share split. See the Stock Split section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
(C)    The fiscal year end of the Fund is October 31 while the fiscal year end of the accounting and performance survivor is December 31. Prior to the closing of the applicable Transamerica Partners reorganization as of the close of business on April 21, 2017, the accounting and performance survivor operated as a feeder in a master-feeder structure and invested all of its investable assets in a corresponding Series Portfolio. The Financial Highlights represents activity for the ten months of January 1, 2017—October 31, 2017.
(D)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(E)    Not annualized.
(F)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(G)    Annualized.
(H)    Includes reorganization expenses incurred outside the Fund’s operating expense limit.
(I)    Includes reimbursement of custody fees at the underlying Series Portfolio level.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica Small Cap Value
 
  Class R6  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.00     $ 10.81     $ 12.10     $ 11.20  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.09       0.03       0.07       0.00 (C) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.39     0.12       (0.84     0.90  

Total investment operations

    (1.30     0.15       (0.77     0.90  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.21     (0.09     (0.05      

Net realized gains

    (0.21     (0.87     (0.47      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.42     (0.96     (0.52      
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 8.28     $   10.00     $   10.81     $   12.10  

Total return

    (13.69 )%      2.84     (6.85 )%      7.93 %(D) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 50     $ 58     $ 57     $ 61  

Expenses to average net assets

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.92     0.90     0.95 %(E)      0.93 %(F) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.90     0.90 %(G)      0.86 %(E)      0.93 %(F) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.08     0.35     0.57     0.55 %(F) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    80     168     84     35 %(D) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on April 21, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Not annualized.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Annualized.
(G)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value
 
    Class A  
    

October 31,

2020

   

October 31,

2019

   

October 31,

2018

   

October 31,

2017

   

October 31,

2016

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 25.45     $ 26.61     $ 29.46     $ 25.09     $ 26.18  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.14       0.13       0.14       0.03       0.24 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (2.99     1.41       0.61       5.92       0.87  

Total investment operations

    (2.85     1.54       0.75       5.95       1.11  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.13     (0.14     (0.06     (0.22     (0.03

Net realized gains

    (0.69     (2.56     (3.54     (1.36     (2.17

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.82     (2.70     (3.60     (1.58     (2.20
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 21.78     $ 25.45     $ 26.61     $ 29.46     $ 25.09  

Total return (C)

    (11.70 )%      7.63     2.25     24.23     4.69
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   268,643     $   349,550     $   357,948     $   362,890     $   338,577  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.31     1.31     1.29     1.28     1.34

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.31     1.31     1.29     1.28     1.33 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.61     0.54     0.49     0.09     0.99 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    65     60     61     104     74

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value
 
    Class C  
    

October 31,

2020

   

October 31,

2019

   

October 31,

2018

   

October 31,

2017

   

October 31,

2016

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 21.62     $ 23.05     $ 26.07     $ 22.37     $ 23.70  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    (0.01     (0.02     (0.03     (0.15     0.07 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (2.55     1.15       0.55       5.28       0.77  

Total investment operations

    (2.56     1.13       0.52       5.13       0.84  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

                      (0.07      

Net realized gains

    (0.69     (2.56     (3.54     (1.36     (2.17

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.69     (2.56     (3.54     (1.43     (2.17
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 18.37     $ 21.62     $ 23.05     $ 26.07     $ 22.37  

Total return (C)

    (12.35 )%      6.85     1.60     23.43     3.99
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   58,622     $   116,291     $   165,647     $   241,737     $   237,404  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    2.02     2.00     1.96     1.95     2.02

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    2.02     2.00     1.96     1.95     2.01 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.04 )%      (0.09 )%      (0.11 )%      (0.59 )%      0.31 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    65     60     61     104     74

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value
 
    Class I  
    

October 31,

2020

   

October 31,

2019

   

October 31,

2018

   

October 31,

2017

   

October 31,

2016

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 26.46     $ 27.56     $ 30.40     $ 25.84     $ 26.91  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.23       0.23       0.24       0.10       0.34 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (3.11     1.46       0.63       6.14       0.89  

Total investment operations

    (2.88     1.69       0.87       6.24       1.23  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.22     (0.23     (0.17     (0.32     (0.13

Net realized gains

    (0.69     (2.56     (3.54     (1.36     (2.17

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.91     (2.79     (3.71     (1.68     (2.30
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 22.67     $ 26.46     $ 27.56     $ 30.40     $ 25.84  

Total return

    (11.41 )%      8.03     2.60     24.68     5.06
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   228,537     $   296,684     $   270,188     $   242,460     $   158,538  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.95     0.95     0.94     0.94     0.98

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.95     0.95     0.94     0.94     0.97 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.98     0.90     0.82     0.35     1.35 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    65     60     61     104     74

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value
 
    Class I2  
    

October 31,

2020

   

October 31,

2019

   

October 31,

2018

   

October 31,

2017

   

October 31,

2016

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 26.52     $ 27.62     $ 30.45     $ 25.88     $ 26.95  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.25       0.26       0.27       0.15       0.36 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (3.11     1.46       0.63       6.12       0.90  

Total investment operations

    (2.86     1.72       0.90       6.27       1.26  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.24     (0.26     (0.19     (0.34     (0.16

Net realized gains

    (0.69     (2.56     (3.54     (1.36     (2.17

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.93     (2.82     (3.73     (1.70     (2.33
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 22.73     $ 26.52     $ 27.62     $ 30.45     $ 25.88  

Total return

    (11.30 )%      8.14     2.72     24.80     5.18
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   17,795     $   20,641     $   19,429     $   20,628     $   18,082  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.85     0.85     0.84     0.84     0.88

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.85     0.85     0.84     0.84     0.87 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.06     1.01     0.95     0.51     1.46 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    65     60     61     104     74

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value  
    Class R6  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 26.64     $ 27.74     $ 30.56     $ 25.97     $ 26.95  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.24       0.20       0.18       0.10       0.44 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (3.12     1.52       0.74       6.19       0.82  

Total investment operations

    (2.88     1.72       0.92       6.29       1.26  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.24     (0.26     (0.20     (0.34     (0.07

Net realized gains

    (0.69     (2.56     (3.54     (1.36     (2.17

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.93     (2.82     (3.74     (1.70     (2.24
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 22.83     $ 26.64     $ 27.74     $ 30.56     $   25.97  

Total return

    (11.32 )%      8.11     2.75     24.79     5.18
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   51,481     $   48,043     $   11,822     $   3,961     $ 941  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.85     0.85     0.84     0.84     0.88

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.85     0.85     0.84     0.84     0.86 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.04     0.80     0.62     0.33     1.72 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    65     60     61     104     74

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.02% higher and 0.02% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For a share outstanding during the period indicated:   Transamerica Sustainable Bond  
    Class I     Class I2  
     October 31,
2020 (A)
    October 31,
2020 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $   10.00     $ 10.00  
     

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.02       0.02  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.17     (0.17

Total investment operations

    (0.15     (0.15
     

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.03     (0.03
     

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 9.82     $ 9.82  

Total return

    (1.52 )%(C)      (1.51 )%(C) 
     

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period (000’s)

  $   985     $   23,636  

Expenses to average net assets

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.79 %(D)      1.70 %(D) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.50 %(D)      0.45 %(D) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.93 %(D)      0.98 %(D) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    33 %(C)      33 %(C) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on July 31, 2020.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Annualized.

 

For a share outstanding during the period indicated:   Transamerica
Unconstrained
Bond
 
    Class A  
     October 31,
2020 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 9.82  
   

Investment operations:

   

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.02  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.08  

Total investment operations

    0.10  
   

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

   

Net investment income

    (0.02

Return of capital

      (0.01

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.03
   

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 9.89  

Total return

    0.98 %(C) 
   

Ratio and supplemental data:

   

Net assets end of period (000’s)

  $ 10  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.94 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.93 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.25 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    126

 

(A)    Commenced operations on October 1, 2020.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Annualized.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Unconstrained Bond
 
    Class I  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.85     $ 9.85     $ 10.23     $ 9.92     $ 9.83  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.28       0.41       0.37       0.22       0.42 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.08       0.00 (C)(D)      (0.38     0.38       0.04  

Total investment operations

    0.36       0.41       (0.01     0.60       0.46  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.27     (0.36     (0.33     (0.29     (0.37

Net realized gains

                (0.00 )(C)             

Return of capital

    (0.05     (0.05     (0.04            

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.32     (0.41     (0.37     (0.29     (0.37
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $   9.89     $   9.85     $ 9.85     $ 10.23     $   9.92  

Total return

    3.83     4.23     (0.14 )%      6.07     4.86
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $ 757     $ 869     $   1,817     $   2,110     $ 287  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.80 %(E)      0.83 %(E)      0.87 %(E)      0.91     0.95

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.80 %(E)(F)      0.83 %(E)(F)      0.87 %(E)(F)      0.93     0.95 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.91     4.22     3.62     2.18     4.33 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    126     87     72     87     141

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Unconstrained Bond
 
    Class I2  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $   9.83     $   9.81     $   10.20     $   9.91     $   9.83  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.30       0.42       0.40       0.27       0.43 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.07       0.02 (C)      (0.41     0.35       0.03  

Total investment operations

    0.37       0.44       (0.01     0.62       0.46  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.27     (0.37     (0.34     (0.33     (0.38

Net realized gains

                (0.00 )(D)             

Return of capital

    (0.06     (0.05     (0.04            

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.33     (0.42     (0.38     (0.33     (0.38
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $   9.87     $   9.83     $   9.81     $   10.20     $   9.91  

Total return

    3.93     4.54     (0.10 )%      6.32     4.87
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   1,588,098     $   993,309     $   709,125     $   266,887     $   219,009  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.70 %(E)      0.73 %(E)      0.78 %(E)      0.81     0.84

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.69 %(E)      0.73 %(E)(F)      0.78 %(E)(F)      0.81     0.84 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    3.12     4.25     3.97     2.70     4.40 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    126     87     72     87     141

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(D)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(E)    Does not include expenses of the underlying investments in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica US Growth  
    Class A  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $   22.16     $   20.92     $   20.75     $   16.87     $   17.45  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    (0.08     (0.06     (0.07     0.01       0.00 (B)(C) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    5.68       3.44       2.36       4.25       (0.17

Total investment operations

    5.60       3.38       2.29       4.26       (0.17
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

                (0.00 )(C)      (0.01     (0.00 )(C) 

Net realized gains

    (1.84     (2.14     (2.12     (0.37     (0.41

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.84     (2.14     (2.12     (0.38     (0.41
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $   25.92     $   22.16     $   20.92     $   20.75     $   16.87  

Total return (D)

    26.76     19.17     11.74     25.76     (0.95 )% 
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   764,325     $   661,541     $   550,529     $   500,587     $   432,130  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.08     1.16     1.16     1.18     1.20

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.08     1.16     1.16     1.18     1.18 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.35 )%      (0.32 )%      (0.35 )%      0.07     0.03 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    28     37     27     35     34

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.02% higher and 0.02% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge and contingent deferred sales charge.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica US Growth
 
    Class C  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $   20.47     $   19.63     $   19.75     $   16.18     $   16.89  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    (0.24     (0.21     (0.22     (0.13     (0.12 )(B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    5.19       3.19       2.22       4.07       (0.18

Total investment operations

    4.95       2.98       2.00       3.94       (0.30
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

                      (0.00 )(C)       

Net realized gains

    (1.84     (2.14     (2.12     (0.37     (0.41

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.84     (2.14     (2.12     (0.37     (0.41
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $   23.58     $   20.47     $   19.63     $   19.75     $   16.18  

Total return (D)

    25.72     18.30     10.78     24.84     (1.77 )% 
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   18,000     $   18,378     $   13,930     $   48,087     $   44,877  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.87 %(E)      1.93     1.96     1.97     1.99

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.87 %(E)(F)      1.93     1.96     1.97     1.97 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (1.12 )%      (1.09 )%      (1.09 )%      (0.72 )%      (0.76 )%(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    28     37     27     35     34

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.02% higher and 0.02% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the contingent deferred sales charge.
(E)    Includes extraordinary expenses outside the operating expense limit.
(F)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica US Growth  
    Class I  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $   22.70     $   21.31     $   21.11     $   17.15     $   17.74  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    (0.02     (0.01     (0.01     0.07       0.06 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    5.83       3.54       2.39       4.33       (0.18

Total investment operations

    5.81       3.53       2.38       4.40       (0.12
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

                (0.06     (0.07     (0.06

Net realized gains

    (1.84     (2.14     (2.12     (0.37     (0.41

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.84     (2.14     (2.18     (0.44     (0.47
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $   26.67     $   22.70     $   21.31     $   21.11     $   17.15  

Total return

    27.07     19.56     12.01     26.21     (0.67 )% 
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   309,755     $   266,730     $   186,752     $   183,788     $   160,628  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.82     0.86     0.87     0.88     0.87

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.82     0.86     0.87     0.88     0.85 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.08 )%      (0.03 )%      (0.06 )%      0.37     0.35 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    28     37     27     35     34

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.02% higher and 0.02% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica US Growth  
    Class I2  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $   22.68     $   21.27     $   21.07     $   17.13     $   17.72  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.01       0.01       0.02       0.09       0.08 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    5.83       3.54       2.39       4.31       (0.18

Total investment operations

    5.84       3.55       2.41       4.40       (0.10
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

                (0.09     (0.09     (0.08

Net realized gains

    (1.84     (2.14     (2.12     (0.37     (0.41

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.84     (2.14     (2.21     (0.46     (0.49
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $   26.68     $   22.68     $   21.27     $   21.07     $   17.13  

Total return

    27.23     19.70     12.18     26.29     (0.53 )% 
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   529,573     $   491,921     $   190,514     $   230,952     $   258,722  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.70     0.74     0.75     0.75     0.74

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.70     0.74     0.75     0.75     0.72 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.03     0.07     0.08     0.50     0.48 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    28     37     27     35     34

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.02% higher and 0.02% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica US Growth  
    Class T  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 64.44     $ 56.19     $ 52.20     $ 41.76     $ 42.47  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    (0.01     0.02       0.00 (B)      0.20       0.17 (C) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    17.18       10.37       6.16       10.66       (0.43

Total investment operations

    17.17       10.39       6.16       10.86       (0.26
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

                (0.05     (0.05     (0.04

Net realized gains

    (1.84     (2.14     (2.12     (0.37     (0.41

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.84     (2.14     (2.17     (0.42     (0.45
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 79.77     $ 64.44     $ 56.19     $ 52.20     $ 41.76  

Total return (D)

    27.17     19.63     12.10     26.24     (0.59 )% 
           

Ratios and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   144,510     $   125,598     $   113,486     $   109,183     $   94,877  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.75     0.80     0.81     0.82     0.82

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.75     0.80     0.81     0.82     0.80 %(C) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.02 )%      0.04     0.02     0.43     0.40 %(C) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    28     37     27     35     34

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(C)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.02% higher and 0.02% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(D)    Total return has been calculated without deduction of the initial sales charge.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

1. ORGANIZATION

Transamerica Funds (the “Trust”) is an open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The Trust applies investment company accounting and reporting guidance. The funds covered by this report (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) are each a series of the Trust and are as follows:

 

Fund   Class

Transamerica Balanced II (“Balanced II”)

  I3,R

Transamerica Bond (“Bond”)

  A,C,I,I2,R6

Transamerica Capital Growth (“Capital Growth”)

  A,C,I,I2,R6

Transamerica Dividend Focused (“Dividend Focused”)

  A,C,I,I2,R6

Transamerica Dynamic Income (“Dynamic Income”)

  A,C,I

Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt (“Emerging Markets Debt”)

  A,C,I,I2,R6

Transamerica Emerging Markets Opportunities (“Emerging Markets Opportunities”) (A)

  I,I2

Transamerica Event Driven (“Event Driven”)

  I,I2

Transamerica Floating Rate (“Floating Rate”)

  A,C,I,I2

Transamerica Global Equity (“Global Equity”)

  A,C,I,R6

Transamerica Government Money Market (“Government Money Market”)

  A,C,I,I2,I3,R2,R4

Transamerica High Quality Bond (“‘High Quality Bond”)

  I3,R,R4

Transamerica High Yield Bond (“High Yield Bond”)

  A,C,I,I2,I3,R,R4,R6

Transamerica High Yield ESG (“High Yield ESG”) (B)

  I,I2

Transamerica High Yield Muni (“High Yield Muni”)

  A,C,I,I2

Transamerica Inflation Opportunities (“Inflation Opportunities”)

  A,C,I,I2,R6

Transamerica Inflation-Protected Securities (“Inflation-Protected Securities”)

  I3,R,R4

Transamerica Intermediate Bond (“Intermediate Bond”)

  I2,I3,R,R4

Transamerica Intermediate Muni (“Intermediate Muni”)

  A,C,I,I2

Transamerica International Equity (“International Equity”)

  A,C,I,I2,I3,R,R4,R6

Transamerica International Growth (“International Growth”)

  A,I,I2,R6

Transamerica International Small Cap Value (“International Small Cap Value”)

  I,I2

Transamerica International Stock (“International Stock”)

  A,I,I2,R6

Transamerica Large Cap Value (“Large Cap Value”)

  A,C,I,I2,R6

Transamerica Large Core (“Large Core”)

  I3,R,R4

Transamerica Large Growth (“Large Growth”)

  I3,R,R4

Transamerica Large Value Opportunities (“Large Value Opportunities”)

  I3,R,R4

Transamerica Mid Cap Growth (“Mid Cap Growth”)

  A,C,I,I2,I3,R,R4

Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities (“Mid Cap Value Opportunities”)

  A,C,I,I2,I3,R,R4,R6

Transamerica MLP & Energy Income (“MLP & Energy Income”)

  A,C,I,I2

Transamerica Multi-Asset Income (“Multi-Asset Income”)

  A,C,I,I2

Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced (“Multi-Managed Balanced”)

  A,C,I,R6

Transamerica Short-Term Bond (“Short-Term Bond”)

  A,C,I,I2,R6

Transamerica Small Cap Growth (“Small Cap Growth”)

  A,C,I,I2,I3,R,R4,R6

Transamerica Small Cap Value (“Small Cap Value”)

  A,C,I,I2,I3,R,R4,R6

Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value (“Small/Mid Cap Value”)

  A,C,I,I2,R6

Transamerica Sustainable Bond (“Sustainable Bond”) (B)

  I,I2

Transamerica Unconstrained Bond (“Unconstrained Bond”) (C)

  A,I,I2

Transamerica US Growth (“US Growth”)

  A,C,I,I2,T

 

(A)   Fund commenced operations on December 19,2019.
(B)   Fund commenced operations on July 31,2020.
(C)   Class A commenced operations on October 1,2020.

Each class has a public offering price that reflects different sales charges, if any, and expense levels. Effective September 16, 2018, Class C shares will convert to Class A shares ten years from the date of purchase.

Emerging Markets Debt, Event Driven, High Yield Muni and MLP & Energy Income are “non-diversified” funds, as defined under the 1940 Act.

This report must be accompanied or preceded by each Funds’ current prospectus, which contains additional information about the Funds, including risks, sales charges, as well as investment objectives and strategies.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

1. ORGANIZATION (continued)

 

Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”) serves as investment manager for the Funds pursuant to an investment management agreement. TAM provides continuous and regular investment management services to the Funds. TAM supervises each Fund’s investments, conducts its investment program and provides supervisory, compliance and administrative services to the Funds.

TAM currently acts as a “manager of managers” and hires sub-advisers to furnish day-to-day investment advice and recommendations. TAM may, in the future, determine to provide all aspects of the day-to-day management of a Fund without the use of a sub-adviser. When acting as a manager of managers, TAM provides investment management services that include, without limitation, the design and development of the Funds and their investment strategies and the ongoing review and evaluation of those investment strategies including recommending changes in strategy where it believes appropriate or advisable; the selection of one or more sub-advisers for the Funds employing a combination of quantitative and qualitative screens, research, analysis and due diligence; negotiation of sub-advisory agreements and fees; oversight and monitoring of sub-advisers and recommending changes to sub-advisers where it believes appropriate or advisable; recommending fund combinations and liquidations where it believes appropriate or advisable; selection and oversight of transition managers, as needed; regular supervision of the Funds’ investments; regular review and evaluation of sub-adviser performance; daily monitoring of the sub-advisers’ buying and selling of securities for the Funds; regular review of holdings; ongoing trade oversight and analysis; regular monitoring to ensure adherence to investment process; regular calls and periodic on-site visits with sub-advisers; portfolio construction and asset allocation when using multiple sub-advisers for a Fund; risk management oversight and analysis; oversight of negotiation of investment documentation and agreements; design, development, implementation and regular monitoring of the valuation process; periodic due diligence reviews of pricing vendors and vendor methodology; design, development, implementation and regular monitoring of the compliance process; respond to regulatory inquiries and determine appropriate litigation strategy, as needed; review of proxies voted by sub-advisers; oversight of preparation and review of materials for meetings of the Funds’ Board of Trustees (the “Board”), participation in these meetings and preparation of regular communications with the Board; oversight of preparation and review of prospectuses, shareholder reports and other disclosure materials and regulatory filings for the Funds; oversight of other service providers to the Funds, such as the custodian, the transfer agent, the Funds’ independent accounting firm and legal counsel; supervision of the performance of recordkeeping and shareholder relations functions for the Funds; and oversight of cash management services. TAM uses a variety of quantitative and qualitative tools to carry out its investment management services. TAM, not the Funds, is responsible for paying the sub-adviser(s) for their services, and sub-advisory fees are TAM’s expense.

TAM’s investment management services also include the provision of supervisory and administrative services to the Funds. These services include performing certain administrative services for the Funds and supervising and overseeing the administrative, clerical, recordkeeping and bookkeeping services provided to the Funds by State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”), to whom TAM has outsourced the provision of certain services as described below: to the extent agreed upon by TAM and the Funds from time to time, monitoring and verifying the custodian’s daily calculation of the Net Asset Values (“NAV”); shareholder relations functions; compliance services; valuation services; assisting in due diligence and in the oversight and monitoring of certain activities of sub-advisers and certain aspects of Fund investments; assisting with Fund combinations and liquidations; oversight of the preparation and filing, and review, of all returns and reports, in connection with federal, state and local taxes; oversight and review of regulatory reporting; supervising and coordinating the Funds’ custodian and dividend disbursing agent and monitoring their services to the Funds; assisting the Funds in preparing reports to shareholders; acting as liaison with the Funds’ independent public accountants and providing, upon request, analyses, fiscal year summaries and other audit related services; assisting in the preparation of agendas and supporting documents for and minutes of meetings of trustees and committees of trustees; assisting in the preparation of regular communications with the trustees; and providing personnel and office space, telephones and other office equipment as necessary in order for TAM to perform supervisory and administrative services to the Funds.

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

In preparing the Funds’ financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”), estimates or assumptions (which could differ from actual results) may be used that affect reported amounts and disclosures. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds.

Foreign currency denominated investments: The accounting records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. Securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the closing exchange rate each day. The cost of foreign securities purchased and any realized gains or losses are translated at the prevailing exchange rates in effect on the date of the respective transaction. Each Fund combines fluctuations from currency exchange rates and fluctuations in value when computing net realized and unrealized gains or losses from investments.

Net foreign currency gains and losses resulting from changes in exchange rates include, foreign currency fluctuations between trade date and settlement date of investment security transactions, gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts, and the difference between the receivable amounts of interest and dividends recorded in the accounting records in U.S. dollars and the amounts actually received.

 

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At October 31, 2020

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

Foreign currency denominated assets may involve risks not typically associated with domestic transactions. These risks include revaluation of currencies, adverse fluctuations in foreign currency values, and possible adverse political, social, and economic developments, including those particular to a specific industry, country or region.

Security transactions and investment income: Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Security gains and losses are calculated on a first-in, first-out basis. Dividend income, if any, is recorded on the ex-dividend date or, in the case of foreign securities, as soon as the Funds are informed of the ex-dividend dates, net of foreign taxes. Interest income, if any, is recorded on the accrual basis from settlement date, net of foreign taxes. Fixed income premiums and discounts are amortized and/or accreted over the lives of the respective securities.

Multiple class operations, income, and expenses: Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated to each class daily based upon net assets. Each class bears its own specific expenses in addition to the allocated non-class specific expenses.

Distributions to shareholders: Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.

Foreign taxes: The Funds may be subject to taxes imposed by the countries in which they invest, with respect to their investments in issuers existing or operating in such countries. The Funds may also be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments, or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Funds accrue such taxes and recoveries as applicable when the related income or capital gains are earned or unrealized, and based upon the current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which the Funds invest. Some countries require governmental approval for the repatriation of investment income, capital, or the proceeds of sales earned by foreign investors. In addition, if there is deterioration in a country’s balance of payments or for other reasons, a country may impose temporary restrictions of foreign capital remittances abroad.

Cash overdraft: The Funds may have cash overdraft balances. A fee is incurred on these overdrafts, calculated by multiplying the overdraft by a rate based on the Federal Funds Rate.

Payables, if any, are reflected as Due to custodian within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Expenses, if any, from U.S. cash overdrafts are reflected in Custody fees within the Statements of Operations. Expenses, if any, from foreign cash overdrafts are reflected in Other expenses within the Statements of Operations.

Commission recapture: The sub-adviser(s), to the extent consistent with the best execution and usual commission rate policies and practices, may elect to place security transactions of the Funds with broker/dealers with which other funds or portfolios advised by TAM have established a commission recapture program. A commission recapture program is any arrangement under which a broker/dealer applies a portion of the commissions received by such broker/dealer on the security transactions to the Funds. In no event will commissions, paid by the Funds, be used to pay expenses that would otherwise be borne by any other funds or portfolios advised by TAM, or by any other party.

Commissions recaptured are included within Net realized gain (loss) within the Statements of Operations. For the year ended October 31, 2020, commissions recaptured are as follows. Funds not listed in the subsequent table do not have any commissions recaptured during the year.

 

Fund    Commissions
Recaptured
 

Dividend Focused

   $ 5,870  

Emerging Markets Opportunities

     932  

International Equity

       161,664  

International Small Cap Value

     14,347  

International Stock

     9,338  

Large Cap Value

     84,149  

Large Core

     14,326  

Large Growth

     2,113  

Large Value Opportunities

     58,615  

Mid Cap Growth

     387  

Mid Cap Value Opportunities

     90,275  

MLP & Energy Income

     606  

Multi-Asset Income

     5,491  

 

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Fund    Commissions
Recaptured
 

Multi-Managed Balanced

   $ 9,957  

Small Cap Growth

     5,058  

Small Cap Value

       82,465  

Small/Mid Cap Value

     57,577  

US Growth

     6,497  

Statement of cash flows: GAAP requires entities providing financial statements that report both a financial position and results of operations to also provide a Statement of Cash Flows for each period for which results of operations are provided, but exempts investment companies meeting certain conditions. These conditions may include the enterprise had little or no debt, based on the average debt outstanding during the period, little or no illiquid investments, and little or no investments classified as Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy in relation to average total assets. Funds with certain degrees of borrowing activity, typically through the use of sale-buyback financing transactions, line of credit borrowing, reverse repurchase agreements, short sale transactions, illiquid investments, or Level 3 classified securities have been determined to be at a level requiring a Statement of Cash Flows. A Statement of Cash Flows has been prepared for Event Driven using the indirect method which requires net change in net assets resulting from operations to be adjusted to reconcile to net cash flows from operating activities.

Indemnification: In the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of representations that provide general indemnifications. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds and/or their affiliates that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss to be remote.

3. INVESTMENT VALUATION

All investments in securities are recorded at their estimated fair value. The Funds value their investments at the official close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) each day the NYSE is open for business.

The Funds utilize various methods to measure the fair value of their investments on a recurring basis. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The three levels (“Levels”) of inputs of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1—Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.

Level 2—Inputs, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, which are observable, either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates, and similar data.

Level 3—Unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available, which may include the Funds’ own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative instruments.

The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different Levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the Level in the fair value hierarchy that is assigned to the fair value measurement of a security is determined based on the lowest Level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Certain investments that are measured at fair value using NAV per share, or its equivalent, using the “practical expedient” have not been classified in the fair value Levels. The hierarchy classification of inputs used to value the Funds’ investments at October 31, 2020, is disclosed within the Investment Valuation section of each Fund’s Schedule of Investments.

The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is generally greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuation, the determination of values may differ significantly from values that would have been realized had a ready market for investments existed, and the differences could be material.

 

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Fair value measurements: Descriptions of the valuation techniques applied to the Funds’ significant categories of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:

Equity securities: Securities are stated at the last reported sales price or closing price on the day of valuation taken from the primary exchange where the security is principally traded. To the extent these securities are actively traded and valuation adjustments are not applied, they are categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Equities traded on inactive markets or valued by reference to similar instruments are generally categorized in Level 2 or Level 3 if inputs are unobservable.

Exchange-traded funds (“ETF”): ETFs are stated at the last reported sale price or closing price on the day of valuation taken from the primary exchange where the ETF is principally traded. ETFs are generally categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

Foreign equity securities: Securities in which the primary trading market closes at the same time or after the NYSE, are valued based on quotations from the primary market in which they are traded and are categorized in Level 1. Because many foreign securities markets and exchanges close prior to the close of the NYSE, closing prices for foreign securities in those markets or on those exchanges do not reflect the events that occur after that close. Certain foreign securities may be fair valued using a pricing service that considers the correlation of the trading patterns of the foreign security to the intraday trading in the U.S. markets for investments such as American Depositary Receipts, financial futures, or ETFs and the movement of certain indices of securities based on a statistical analysis of their historical relationship; such valuations generally are categorized in Level 2.

Investment companies: Certain investment companies are valued at the NAV of the underlying investments as the practical expedient. These investment companies are not included within the fair value hierarchy. Certain other investment companies are valued at the actively traded NAV of the underlying investments and no valuation adjustments are applied. These investment companies are categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

Securities lending collateral: Securities lending collateral is invested in a money market fund which is valued at the NAV and no valuation adjustments are applied. Securities lending collateral is categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

Asset-backed securities: The fair value of asset-backed securities is estimated based on models that consider the estimated cash flows of each tranche of the entity, establish a benchmark yield, and develop an estimated tranche specific spread to the benchmark yield based on the unique attributes of the tranche. To the extent the inputs are observable and timely, the values would generally be categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; otherwise they would be categorized in Level 3.

Commercial paper: Commercial paper is valued using amortized cost, which approximates fair value. The values are generally categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, or Level 3 if inputs are unobservable.

Convertible bonds: The fair value of convertible bonds is estimated using various techniques, which consider recently executed transactions in securities of the issuer or comparable issuers, broker price quotations (where observable), and models incorporating benchmark curves, underlying stock data, and foreign exchange rates. While most convertible bonds are categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, in instances where lower relative weight is placed on transaction prices, quotations, or similar observable inputs, they are categorized in Level 3.

Corporate debt securities: The fair value of corporate debt securities is estimated using various techniques, which consider recently executed transactions in securities of the issuer or comparable issuers, market price quotations (where observable), bond spreads, fundamental data relating to the issuer, and credit default swap spreads adjusted for any basis difference between cash and derivative instruments. While most corporate debt securities are categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, in instances where lower relative weight is placed on transaction prices, quotations, or similar observable inputs, they are categorized in Level 3.

Foreign government obligations: Foreign government obligations are normally valued using a model that incorporates market observable data such as reported sales of similar securities, broker quotes, yields, bids, offers, and reference data. Certain securities are valued by principally using dealer quotations. Foreign government obligations generally are categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, or Level 3 if inputs are unobservable.

Loan assignments: Loan assignments are normally valued using an income approach, which projects future cash flows and converts those future cash flows to a present value using a discount rate. The resulting present value reflects the likely fair value of the loan. To the extent the inputs are observable and timely, the values would generally be categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; otherwise are categorized in Level 3.

Mortgage-backed securities: The fair value of mortgage-backed securities is estimated based on models that consider issuer type, coupon, cash flows, mortgage prepayment projection tables and adjustable rate mortgage evaluations that incorporate index data,

 

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periodic life caps and the next coupon reset date. To the extent the inputs are observable and timely, the values would generally be categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; otherwise they are categorized in Level 3.

Municipal government obligations: The fair value of municipal government obligations and variable rate notes is estimated based on models that consider, among other factors, information received from market makers and broker-dealers, current trades, bid-want lists, offerings, market movements, the liquidity of the bond, state of issuance, benchmark yield curves, and bond or note insurance. To the extent the inputs are observable and timely, the values would generally be categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; otherwise they are categorized in Level 3.

Repurchase agreements: Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value. To the extent the inputs are observable and timely, the values are generally categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Short-term notes: A Fund normally values short-term government and U.S. government agency securities using a model that incorporates market observable data such as reported sales of similar securities, broker quotes, yields, bids, offers and reference data. Certain securities are valued by principally using dealer quotations. Short-term government and U.S. government agency securities generally are categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, or Level 3 if inputs are unobservable.

Government Money Market values all security positions using amortized cost, which approximates fair value. To the extent the inputs are observable and timely, the values are generally categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, or Level 3 if inputs are unobservable.

U.S. government agency obligations: U.S. government agency obligations are comprised of two main categories consisting of agency issued debt and mortgage pass-throughs. Generally, agency issued debt securities are valued in a manner similar to U.S. government obligations. Mortgage pass-throughs include to be announced (“TBA”) securities and mortgage pass-through certificates. Generally, TBA securities and mortgage pass-throughs are valued using dealer quotations. Depending on market activity levels and whether quotations or other observable data are used, these securities are typically categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; otherwise they would be categorized in Level 3.

U.S. government obligations: U.S. government obligations are normally valued using a model that incorporates market observable data such as reported sales of similar securities, broker quotes, yields, bids, offers, and reference data. Certain securities are valued by principally using dealer quotations. U.S. government obligations generally are categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, or Level 3 if inputs are unobservable.

Restricted securities: Restricted securities for which quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value. Restricted securities issued by publicly traded companies are generally valued at a discount to similar publicly traded securities. Restricted securities issued by nonpublic entities may be valued by reference to comparable public entities and/or fundamental data relating to the issuer. Depending on the relative significance of observable valuation inputs, these instruments may be classified in either Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Derivative instruments: Centrally cleared or listed derivatives that are actively traded are valued based on quoted prices from the exchange and are categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Over-the-counter (“OTC”) derivative contracts include forward, swap, swaption, and option contracts related to interest rates, foreign currencies, credit standing of reference entities, equity prices, or commodity prices. Depending on the product and the terms of the transaction, the fair value of the OTC derivative products are modeled taking into account the counterparties’ creditworthiness and using a series of techniques, including simulation models. Many pricing models do not entail material subjectivity because the methodologies employed do not necessitate significant judgments and the pricing inputs are observed from actively quoted markets, as is the case of interest rate swap and option contracts. The majority of OTC derivative products valued by the Fund using pricing models fall into this category and are categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy or Level 3 if inputs are unobservable.

4. SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS

Loan participations and assignments: The Funds may invest in direct debt instruments which are interests in amounts owed to lenders or lending syndicates by corporate, governmental, or other borrowers, either in the form of participations at the time the loan is originated (“Participations”) or buying an interest in the loan in the secondary market from a financial institution or institutional investor (“Assignments”). Participations and Assignments in commercial loans may be secured or unsecured. These investments may include standby financing commitments, including revolving credit facilities that obligate the Funds to supply additional cash to the borrowers on demand. Loan Participations and Assignments involve risks of insolvency of the lending banks or other financial intermediaries. As such, the Funds assume the credit risks associated with the corporate borrowers and may assume the credit risks associated with the interposed banks or other financial intermediaries.

 

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Each Fund, based on its ability to invest in Loan Participations and Assignments, may be contractually obligated to receive approval from the agent banks and/or borrowers prior to the sale of these investments. The Funds that participate in such syndications, or that can buy a portion of the loans, become part lenders. Loans are often administered by agent banks acting as agents for all holders.

The agent banks administer the terms of the loans, as specified in the loan agreements. In addition, the agent banks are normally responsible for the collection of principal and interest payments from the corporate borrowers and the apportionment of these payments to the credit of all institutions that are parties to the loan agreements. Unless the Funds have direct recourse against the corporate borrowers under the terms of the loans or other indebtedness, the Funds may have to rely on the agent banks or other financial intermediaries to apply appropriate credit remedies against corporate borrowers.

Unfunded commitments represent the remaining obligation of the Funds to the borrower. At any point in time, up to the maturity date of the issue, the borrower may demand the unfunded portion. In connection with these commitments a fund earns a commitment fee, typically set as a percentage of the commitment amount. Such fee income is recognized ratably over the commitment period and reflected in Interest income within the Statements of Operations. The unfunded amounts are marked-to-market and included in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on unfunded commitments within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on unfunded commitments within the Statements of Operations. Funds not listed in the subsequent table do not have any unfunded commitments during the year.

 

Fund   Principal
Commitment
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Floating Rate

   

Fieldwood Energy LLC, Delayed Draw Term Loan

  $ 118,030     $  

Pathway Vet Alliance LLC, Delayed Draw Term Loan

    18,384       40  

Safety Products / JHC Acquisition Corp., Delayed Draw Term Loan

    53,469       (6,797

Southern Veterinary Partners, LLC, Delayed Draw Term Loan

    30,076       (227
    $   219,959     $   (6,984
                 

Unconstrained Bond

   

Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA, Term Loan

  $ 98,786     $ 1,364  

Total

  $ 98,786     $ 1,364  
                 

Open funded loan participations and assignments at October 31, 2020, if any, are included within the Schedule of Investments.

Payment in-kind (“PIK”) securities: PIKs give the issuer the option of making interest payments in either cash or additional debt securities at each interest payment date. Those additional debt securities usually have the same terms, including maturity dates and interest rates, and associated risks as the original bonds. The daily market quotations of the original bonds may include the accrued interest (referred to as a “dirty price”) and require a pro-rata adjustment from Total distributable earnings (loss) to Interest within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

PIKs held at October 31, 2020, if any, are identified within the Schedule of Investments.

Real estate investment trusts (“REITs”): REITs are pooled investment vehicles which invest primarily in income producing real estate, or real estate related loans or interests. Distributions received by REITs are classified at management’s estimate of the dividend income, return of capital and capital gains. Estimates are based on information available at year-end, which includes the previous fiscal year’s classification. The actual amounts of dividend income, return of capital, and capital gains are only determined by each REIT after the fiscal year end and may differ from the estimated amounts. Upon notification from the REITs, some of the distributions received may be re-classified and recorded as a return of capital or capital gains. There are certain additional risks involved in investing in REITs. These include, but are not limited to, economic conditions, changes in zoning laws, real estate values, property taxes, and interest rates.

REITs held at October 31, 2020, if any, are identified within the Schedule of Investments.

Restricted securities: The Funds may invest in unregulated restricted securities. Restricted securities are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. Restricted securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933.

Restricted securities held at October 31, 2020, if any, are identified within the Schedule of Investments.

 

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Treasury inflation-protected securities (“TIPS”): Certain Funds may invest in TIPS, which are fixed income securities whose principal value is periodically adjusted according to the rate of inflation/deflation. If the index measuring inflation/deflation rises or falls, the principal value of TIPS will be adjusted upward or downward, and consequently the interest payable on these securities (calculated with respect to a larger or smaller principal amount) will be increased or reduced, respectively. Repayment of the original bond principal upon maturity (as adjusted for inflation) is guaranteed in the case of U.S. Treasury inflation-indexed bonds and notes. For bonds and notes that do not provide a similar guarantee, the adjusted principal value of the bond repaid at maturity may be less than the original principal.

TIPS held at October 31, 2020, if any, are included within the Schedule of Investments. The adjustments, if any, to principal due to inflation/deflation are reflected as increases/decreases to Interest income within the Statements of Operations, with a corresponding adjustment to Investments, at cost within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

When-issued, delayed-delivery, forward, and to be announced (“TBA”) commitment transactions: The Funds may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed-delivery, forward and TBA commitment basis. When-issued and forward commitment transactions are made conditionally because a security, although authorized, has not yet been issued in the market. Settlement of such transactions normally occurs within a month or more after the purchase or sale commitment is made. The Funds engage in when-issued and forward commitment transactions to obtain an advantageous price and yield at the time of the transaction. The Funds engage in when-issued and forward commitment transactions for the purpose of acquiring securities, but may enter into a separate agreement to sell the securities before the settlement date. Since the value of securities purchased may fluctuate prior to settlement, the Funds may be required to pay more at settlement than the security is worth. In addition, the Funds are not entitled to any of the interest earned prior to settlement.

Delayed-delivery transactions involve a commitment by the Funds to purchase or sell securities for a predetermined price or yield, with payment and delivery taking place beyond the customary settlement period. When delayed-delivery transactions are outstanding, the Funds will segregate with their custodian either cash, U.S. government securities, or other liquid assets at least equal to the value or purchase commitments until payment is made. When purchasing a security on a delayed-delivery basis, the Funds assume the rights and risks of ownership of the security, including the risk of price and yield fluctuations. These transactions also involve a risk to the Funds if the other party to the transaction defaults on its obligation to make payment or delivery, and the Funds are delayed or prevented from completing the transaction. The Funds may dispose of or renegotiate a delayed-delivery transaction after it is entered into, which may result in a realized gain or loss. When the Funds sell a security on a delayed-delivery basis, the Funds do not participate in future gains and losses on the security.

TBA commitments are entered into to purchase or sell securities for a fixed price at a future date, typically not to exceed 45 days. TBAs are considered securities in themselves, and involve a risk of loss if the value of the security to be purchased declines, or the value of the security sold increases, prior to settlement date, in addition to the risk of decline in the value of a Fund’s other assets. Unsettled TBA commitments are valued at the current value of the underlying securities. TBA collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the mark-to-market amount for each transaction and comparing that amount to the value of the collateral currently pledged by a Fund and the counterparty. Cash collateral that has been pledged to cover the obligations of a Fund and cash collateral received from the counterparty, if any, is reported separately in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as Cash collateral pledged at broker for TBA commitments or Cash collateral at broker for TBA commitments, respectively. Non-cash collateral pledged by a Fund, if any, is disclosed within the Schedule of Investments. Typically, a Fund is permitted to sell, re-pledge or use the collateral it receives; however, the counterparty is not permitted. To the extent amounts due to a Fund are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, a Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty non-performance.

When-issued, delayed-delivery, forward and TBA commitment transactions held at October 31, 2020, if any, are identified within the Schedule of Investments. Open trades, if any, are reflected as When-issued, delayed-delivery, forward and TBA commitments purchased or sold within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

5. BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS

The Funds may engage in borrowing transactions as a means of raising cash to satisfy redemption requests, for other temporary or emergency purposes or, to the extent permitted by their investment policies, to raise additional cash to be invested in other securities or instruments. When the Funds invest borrowing proceeds in other securities, the Funds will bear the risk that the market value of the securities in which such proceeds are invested goes down and is insufficient to repay the borrowed proceeds. The Funds may borrow on a secured or on an unsecured basis. If the Funds enter into a secured borrowing arrangement, a portion of the Funds’ assets will be used as collateral. The 1940 Act requires the Funds to maintain asset coverage of at least 300% of the amount of their borrowings. Asset coverage means the ratio that the value of the Funds’ total assets, minus liabilities other than borrowings, bears to the aggregate amount of all borrowings. Although complying with this requirement has the effect of limiting the amount that the Funds may borrow, it does not otherwise mitigate the risks of entering into borrowing transactions.

 

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Interfund lending: The Funds, along with other funds and portfolios advised by TAM, may participate in an interfund lending program pursuant to exemptive relief granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 18, 2017. This program allows the Funds to lend to and borrow from other funds and portfolios advised by TAM. Interfund lending transactions are subject to the conditions of the exemptive relief which places limits on the amount of lending or borrowing a Fund may participate in under the program. Interest earned or paid on an interfund lending transaction will be based on the average of certain current market rates. For the year ended October 31, 2020, the Funds have not utilized the program.

Repurchase agreements: In a repurchase agreement, the Funds purchase a security and simultaneously commits to resell that security to the seller at an agreed-upon price on an agreed-upon date. Securities purchased subject to a repurchase agreement are held at the Funds’ custodian, or designated sub-custodian related to tri-party repurchase agreements, and, pursuant to the terms of the repurchase agreement, must be collateralized by securities with an aggregate market value greater than or equal to 100% of the resale price. The Funds will bear the risk of value fluctuations until the securities can be sold and may encounter delays and incur costs in liquidating the securities. In the event of bankruptcy or insolvency of the seller, delays and costs may be incurred.

Repurchase agreements are subject to netting agreements, which are agreements between the Funds and their counterparties that provide for the net settlement of all transactions and collateral with the Funds, through a single payment, in the event of default or termination. Amounts presented within the Schedule of Investments, and as part of Repurchase agreements, at value within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities are shown on a gross basis. The value of the related collateral for each repurchase agreement, as reflected within the Schedule of Investments, exceeds the value of each repurchase agreement at October 31, 2020.

Repurchase agreements at October 31, 2020, if any, are included within the Schedule of Investments and Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Securities lending: The Funds may lend securities to qualified financial institutions, brokers and dealers. State Street serves as securities lending agent to the Funds pursuant to a Securities Lending Agreement. Loans of securities are terminable at any time and the borrower, after notice, is required to return borrowed securities within the standard time period for settlement of securities transactions. The lending of securities exposes the Funds to risks such as; the borrowers may fail to return the loaned securities or may not be able to provide additional collateral, the Funds may experience delays in recovery of the loaned securities or delays in access to collateral, or the Funds may experience losses related to the investment collateral. To minimize certain risks, loan counterparties pledge cash, securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government and irrevocable letters of credit issued by banks as collateral. The initial collateral received by the Funds is required to have a value of at least 102% of the current value of the loaned securities traded on U.S. exchanges, and a value of at least 105% for all other securities. The lending agent has agreed to indemnify the Funds in the case of default of any securities borrower.

Each Fund receives compensation for lending securities from interest or dividends earned on the cash, U.S. Government securities and irrevocable letters of credit held as collateral, less associated fees and expenses. Such income is reflected in Net income from securities lending within the Statements of Operations. Cash collateral received is invested in the State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust—Government Money Market Portfolio (the “Navigator”). The Transamerica family of mutual funds is a significant shareholder of the Navigator as of October 31, 2020. No individual fund has a significant holding in the Navigator.

The value of loaned securities and related cash and non-cash collateral outstanding at October 31, 2020, if any, are shown on a gross basis within the Schedule of Investments.

Short sales: A short sale is a transaction in which the Funds sell securities they do not own, but have borrowed, in anticipation of a decline in the fair market value of the securities. The Funds are obligated to replace the borrowed securities at the market price at the time of replacement. The Funds’ obligation to replace the securities borrowed in connection with a short sale is fully secured by collateral deposited with the custodian. In addition, the Funds consider the short sale to be a borrowing by the Funds that is subject to the asset coverage requirements of the 1940 Act. Short sales represent an aggressive trading practice with a high risk/return potential, and short sales involve special considerations. Risks of short sales include that possible losses from short sales may be unlimited (e.g., if the price of stocks sold short rises), whereas losses from direct purchases of securities are limited to the total amount invested, and the Funds may be unable to replace borrowed securities sold short.

The Funds investing in short sales are liable for any dividends and/or interest payable on securities in a short position and these payables, if any, are reflected as Dividends, interest and fees for borrowings from securities sold short within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The Funds also bear other costs, such as charges for the prime brokerage accounts, in connection with short positions. These costs are reported as Dividends, interest and fees for borrowings from securities sold short within the Statements of Operations.

Open short sale transactions at October 31, 2020, if any, are included within the Schedule of Investments and are reflected in Securities sold short, at value within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

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The following table reflects a breakdown of transactions accounted for as secured borrowings, the gross obligation by the type, and the remaining contractual maturity of those transactions as of October 31, 2020. Funds not listed in the subsequent table did not have secured borrowing transactions.

 

    Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements  
     Overnight and
Continuous
    Less Than
30 Days
    Between
30 & 90 Days
    Greater Than
90 Days
    Total  

Balanced II

         

Securities Lending Transactions

         

Common Stocks

  $ 112,018     $     $     $     $ 112,018  

Corporate Debt Securities

    185,716                         185,716  

U.S. Government Obligations

    1,345,614                         1,345,614  

Total Securities Lending Transactions

  $ 1,643,348     $     $     $     $ 1,643,348  

Total Borrowings

  $ 1,643,348     $     $     $     $ 1,643,348  
                                         

Bond

         

Securities Lending Transactions

         

Corporate Debt Securities

  $ 14,335,750     $     $     $     $ 14,335,750  

U.S. Government Obligations

    3,776,120                         3,776,120  

Total Securities Lending Transactions

  $ 18,111,870     $     $     $     $ 18,111,870  

Total Borrowings

  $ 18,111,870     $     $     $     $ 18,111,870  
                                         

Capital Growth

         

Securities Lending Transactions

         

Common Stocks

  $   100,794,803     $     $     $     $   100,794,803  

Total Borrowings

  $ 100,794,803     $     $     $     $ 100,794,803  
                                         

Dynamic Income

         

Securities Lending Transactions

         

Exchange-Traded Funds

  $ 16,159,975     $     $     $     $ 16,159,975  

Total Borrowings

  $ 16,159,975     $     $     $     $ 16,159,975  
                                         

Emerging Markets Debt

         

Securities Lending Transactions

         

Corporate Debt Securities

  $ 2,982,490     $     $     $     $ 2,982,490  

Foreign Government Obligations

    3,119,115                         3,119,115  

Total Securities Lending Transactions

  $ 6,101,605     $     $     $     $ 6,101,605  

Total Borrowings

  $ 6,101,605     $     $     $     $ 6,101,605  
                                         

Emerging Markets Opportunities

         

Securities Lending Transactions

         

Common Stocks

  $ 78,849     $     $     $     $ 78,849  

Exchange-Traded Funds

    3,869,224                         3,869,224  

Total Securities Lending Transactions

  $ 3,948,073     $     $     $     $ 3,948,073  

Total Borrowings

  $ 3,948,073     $     $     $     $ 3,948,073  
                                         

Floating Rate

         

Securities Lending Transactions

         

Exchange-Traded Funds

  $ 819,418     $     $     $     $ 819,418  

Total Borrowings

  $ 819,418     $     $     $     $ 819,418  
                                         

Global Equity

         

Securities Lending Transactions

         

Common Stocks

  $ 154,684     $     $     $     $ 154,684  

Total Borrowings

  $ 154,684     $     $     $     $ 154,684  
                                         

 

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    Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements  
     Overnight and
Continuous
    Less Than
30 Days
    Between
30 & 90 Days
    Greater Than
90 Days
    Total  

High Yield Bond

         

Securities Lending Transactions

         

Corporate Debt Securities

  $ 52,745,546     $     $     $     $ 52,745,546  

Exchange-Traded Funds

    6,441,889                         6,441,889  

Total Securities Lending Transactions

  $ 59,187,435     $     $     $     $ 59,187,435  

Total Borrowings

  $ 59,187,435     $     $     $     $ 59,187,435  
                                         

High Yield ESG

         

Securities Lending Transactions

         

Corporate Debt Securities

  $ 198,048     $     $     $     $ 198,048  

Total Borrowings

  $ 198,048     $     $     $     $ 198,048  
                                         

Inflation Opportunities

         

Securities Lending Transactions

         

Corporate Debt Securities

  $ 178,816     $     $     $     $ 178,816  

U.S. Government Obligations

    1,956,184                         1,956,184  

Total Securities Lending Transactions

  $ 2,135,000     $     $     $     $ 2,135,000  

Total Borrowings

  $ 2,135,000     $     $     $     $ 2,135,000  
                                         

Inflation-Protected Securities

         

Securities Lending Transactions

         

Corporate Debt Securities

  $ 1,153     $     $     $     $ 1,153  

U.S. Government Obligations

    618,455                         618,455  

Total Securities Lending Transactions

  $ 619,608     $     $     $     $ 619,608  

Total Borrowings

  $ 619,608     $     $     $     $ 619,608  
                                         

Intermediate Bond

         

Securities Lending Transactions

         

U.S. Government Obligations

  $ 15,816,668     $     $     $     $ 15,816,668  

Total Borrowings

  $ 15,816,668     $     $     $     $ 15,816,668  
                                         

International Equity

         

Securities Lending Transactions

         

Common Stocks

  $ 12,532,343     $     $     $     $   12,532,343  

Total Borrowings

  $ 12,532,343     $     $     $     $ 12,532,343  
                                         

International Growth

         

Securities Lending Transactions

         

Common Stocks

  $ 1,635,368     $     $     $     $ 1,635,368  

Total Borrowings

  $ 1,635,368     $     $     $     $ 1,635,368  
                                         

International Small Cap Value

         

Securities Lending Transactions

         

Common Stocks

  $ 9,625,108     $     $     $     $ 9,625,108  

Total Borrowings

  $ 9,625,108     $     $     $     $ 9,625,108  
                                         

International Stock

         

Securities Lending Transactions

         

Common Stocks

  $ 688,099     $     $     $     $ 688,099  

Total Borrowings

  $ 688,099     $     $     $     $ 688,099  
                                         

 

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    Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements  
     Overnight and
Continuous
    Less Than
30 Days
    Between
30 & 90 Days
    Greater Than
90 Days
    Total  

Large Core

         

Securities Lending Transactions

         

Common Stocks

  $ 40,961     $     $     $     $ 40,961  

Total Borrowings

  $ 40,961     $     $     $     $ 40,961  
                                         

Large Growth

         

Securities Lending Transactions

         

Common Stocks

  $ 19,769,031     $     $     $     $ 19,769,031  

Total Borrowings

  $ 19,769,031     $     $     $     $ 19,769,031  
                                         

Large Value Opportunities

         

Securities Lending Transactions

         

Common Stocks

  $ 237,862     $     $     $     $ 237,862  

Exchange-Traded Funds

    465,631                         465,631  

Total Securities Lending Transactions

  $ 703,493     $     $     $     $ 703,493  

Total Borrowings

  $ 703,493     $     $     $     $ 703,493  
                                         

Mid Cap Growth

         

Securities Lending Transactions

         

Common Stocks

  $ 5,603,744     $     $     $     $ 5,603,744  

Total Borrowings

  $ 5,603,744     $     $     $     $ 5,603,744  
                                         

MLP & Energy Income

         

Securities Lending Transactions

         

Common Stocks

  $ 1,291,233     $     $     $     $ 1,291,233  

Total Borrowings

  $ 1,291,233     $     $     $     $ 1,291,233  
                                         

Multi-Asset Income

         

Securities Lending Transactions

         

Preferred Stocks

  $ 731,818     $     $     $     $ 731,818  

Corporate Debt Securities

    3,302,172                         3,302,172  

Total Securities Lending Transactions

  $ 4,033,990     $     $     $     $ 4,033,990  

Total Borrowings

  $ 4,033,990     $     $     $     $ 4,033,990  
                                         

Multi-Managed Balanced

         

Securities Lending Transactions

         

Common Stocks

  $ 354,852     $     $     $     $ 354,852  

Foreign Government Obligations

    199,849                         199,849  

U.S. Government Obligations

    4,771,893                         4,771,893  

Total Securities Lending Transactions

  $ 5,326,594     $     $     $     $ 5,326,594  

Total Borrowings

  $ 5,326,594     $     $     $     $ 5,326,594  
                                         

Short-Term Bond

         

Securities Lending Transactions

         

Corporate Debt Securities

  $ 11,927,415     $     $     $     $   11,927,415  

Foreign Government Obligations

    2,372,785                         2,372,785  

Total Securities Lending Transactions

  $ 14,300,200     $     $     $     $ 14,300,200  

Total Borrowings

  $ 14,300,200     $     $     $     $ 14,300,200  

Small Cap Growth

         

Securities Lending Transactions

         

Common Stocks

  $ 2,792,029     $     $     $     $ 2,792,029  

Total Borrowings

  $ 2,792,029     $     $     $     $ 2,792,029  
                                         

 

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    Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements  
     Overnight and
Continuous
    Less Than
30 Days
    Between
30 & 90 Days
    Greater Than
90 Days
    Total  

Small Cap Value

         

Securities Lending Transactions

         

Common Stocks

  $ 4,977,484     $     $     $     $ 4,977,484  

Total Borrowings

  $ 4,977,484     $     $     $     $ 4,977,484  
                                         

Small/Mid Cap Value

         

Securities Lending Transactions

         

Common Stocks

  $ 4,090,107     $     $     $     $ 4,090,107  

Total Borrowings

  $ 4,090,107     $     $     $     $ 4,090,107  
                                         

Sustainable Bond

         

Securities Lending Transactions

         

Corporate Debt Securities

  $ 325,265     $     $     $     $ 325,265  

U.S. Government Obligations

    1,587,173                         1,587,173  

Total Securities Lending Transactions

  $ 1,912,438     $     $     $     $ 1,912,438  

Total Borrowings

  $ 1,912,438     $     $     $     $ 1,912,438  
                                         

Unconstrained Bond

         

Securities Lending Transactions

         

Corporate Debt Securities

  $ 22,477,068     $     $     $     $   22,477,068  

Foreign Government Obligations

    5,185,320                         5,185,320  

U.S. Government Obligations

    4,089,868                         4,089,868  

Preferred Stocks

    462,254                         462,254  

Total Securities Lending Transactions

  $ 32,214,510     $     $     $     $ 32,214,510  

Total Borrowings

  $ 32,214,510     $     $     $     $   32,214,510  
                                         

6. RISK EXPOSURES AND THE USE OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

Certain Funds’ investment strategies allow the Funds to use various types of derivative contracts, including option contracts, swap agreements, futures contracts, and forward foreign currency contracts. Derivatives are investments whose value is primarily derived from underlying assets, indices or reference rates and may be transacted on an exchange or OTC.

Market Risk Factors: In pursuit of the Funds’ investment strategies, the Funds may seek to use derivatives to increase or decrease their exposure to certain market risks, including:

Interest rate risk: Interest rate risk relates to the fluctuations in the value of fixed income securities due to changes in the prevailing levels of market interest rates.

Foreign exchange rate risk: Foreign exchange rate risk relates to fluctuations in the value of an asset or liability due to changes in the currency exchange rates.

Equity risk: Equity risk relates to the change in value of equity securities as they relate to increases or decreases in the general market.

Credit risk: Credit risk relates to the ability of the issuer of a financial instrument to make further principal or interest payments on an obligation or commitment that it has to the Funds.

Commodity risk: Commodity risk relates to the change in value of commodities or commodity indices as they relate to increases or decreases in the commodities market. Commodities are physical assets that have tangible properties. Examples of these types of assets are crude oil, heating oil, metals, livestock, and agricultural products.

The Funds are also exposed to additional risks from investing in derivatives, such as liquidity and counterparty credit risk. Liquidity risk is the risk that the Funds will be unable to sell or close out the derivative in the open market in a timely manner. Counterparty credit risk is the risk that the counterparty will not be able to fulfill its obligations to the Funds. Investing in derivatives may also involve greater risks than investing directly in the underlying assets, such as losses in excess of any initial investment and collateral received. In addition, there may be the risk that the change in value of the derivative contract does not correspond to the change in value of the underlying instrument.

 

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The Funds’ exposure to market risk factors and certain other associated risks are summarized by derivative type as follows:

Option contracts: The Funds are subject to equity risk, interest rate risk, and foreign exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing their investment objectives. The Funds, with the exception of High Yield Bond and Government Money Market, may enter into option contracts to manage exposure to various market fluctuations. The Funds may purchase or write call and put options on securities and derivative instruments in which each Fund owns or may invest. Options are valued at the average of the bid and ask price established each day at the close of the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded. Options are marked-to-market daily to reflect the current value of the option. The primary risks associated with options are an imperfect correlation between the change in value of the securities held and the prices of the option contracts, the possibility of an illiquid market, and an inability of the counterparty to meet the contract terms. Options can be traded through an exchange or through privately negotiated arrangements with a dealer in an OTC transaction. Options traded on an exchange are generally cleared through a clearinghouse such as the Options Clearing Corp.

Options on exchange-traded funds and/or securities: The Funds may purchase or write options on ETFs and/or securities. Purchasing or writing options on ETFs and/or securities gives the Funds the right, but not the obligation to buy or sell a specified ETF and/or security as an underlying instrument for the option contract.

Options on foreign currency: The Funds may purchase or write foreign currency options. Purchasing or writing options on foreign currency gives the Funds the right, but not the obligation to buy or sell the currency and will specify the amount of currency and a rate of exchange that may be exercised by a specified date.

Purchased options: Purchasing call options tends to increase exposure to the underlying instrument. Purchasing put options tends to decrease exposure to the underlying instrument. The Funds pay premiums, which are included within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as an investment and subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current value of the option. The risk associated with purchasing put and call options is limited to the premium paid. Premiums paid from options which expire are treated as realized losses. Premiums paid for purchasing options which are exercised or closed are added to the amounts paid or offset against the proceeds on the underlying instrument to determine the realized gain or loss.

Written options: Writing call options tends to decrease exposure to the underlying instrument. Writing put options tends to increase exposure to the underlying instrument. When the Funds write a covered call or put option, the premium received is recorded as a liability within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and is subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current market value of the option written. Premiums received from written options which expire unexercised are treated as realized gains. Premiums received from writing options which are exercised or closed are added to the proceeds or offset against amounts paid on the underlying instrument to determine the realized gain or loss. In writing an option, the Funds bear the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security or currency underlying the written option. Exercise of an option written by the Funds could result in the Funds selling or buying a security or currency at a price different from the current market value.

Open option contracts at October 31, 2020, if any, are included within the Schedule of Investments. The value of purchased option contracts, as applicable, is shown in Investments, at value within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The value of written option contracts, as applicable, is shown in Written options and swaptions, at value within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Swap agreements: Swap agreements are bilaterally negotiated agreements between the Funds and a counterparty to exchange or swap investments, cash flows, assets, foreign currencies, or market-linked returns at specified, future intervals. Swap agreements can be executed in a bilateral privately negotiated arrangement with a dealer in an OTC transaction or executed on a regular market. Certain swaps regardless of the venue of execution are required to be cleared through a clearinghouse (“centrally cleared swap agreements”). Centrally cleared swap agreements listed or traded on a multilateral platform, are valued at the daily settlement price determined by the corresponding exchange. For centrally cleared credit default swap agreements the clearing exchange requires all members to provide applicable levels across complete term levels. Centrally cleared interest rate swap agreements are valued using a pricing model that references the underlying rates including but not limited to the overnight index swap rate and London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) forward rate to calculate the daily settlement price. The Funds, with the exception of Government Money Market, may enter into credit default, cross-currency, interest rate, total return, including contracts for difference (“CFD”), and other forms of swap agreements to manage exposure to credit, currency, interest rate, and commodity risks. In connection with these agreements, securities or cash may be identified as collateral or margin in accordance with the terms of the respective swap agreements to provide assets of value and recourse in the event of default or bankruptcy/insolvency. Centrally cleared swap agreements are marked-to-market daily based upon values from third party vendors, which may include a registered exchange, or quotations from market makers to the extent available and the change in value, if any, is recorded as Variation margin receivable (payable) on centrally cleared swap agreements within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

 

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For OTC swap agreements, payments received or made at the beginning of the measurement period are reflected in OTC swap agreements, at value within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and represent payments made or received upon entering into the swap agreements to compensate for differences between the stated terms of the swap agreement and prevailing market conditions (credit spreads, currency exchange rates, interest rates, and other relevant factors). Additionally, these upfront payments as well as any periodic payments received or paid by the Funds, including any liquidation payment received or made at the termination of the swap are recorded as part of Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreements within the Statements of Operations.

Futures contracts: The Funds are subject to equity and commodity risk, interest rate risk, and foreign exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing their investment objectives. The Funds, use futures contracts to gain exposure to, or hedge against, changes in the value of equities and commodities, interest rates, or foreign currencies. A futures contract represents a commitment for the future purchase or sale of an asset at a specified price on a specified date. Upon entering into such contracts, the Funds are required to deposit with the broker, either in cash or in securities, an initial margin in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the contract amount. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are paid or received by the Funds, depending on the daily fluctuations in the value of the contract, and are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized gains or losses by the Funds. Upon entering into such contracts, the Funds bear the risk of equity and commodity prices, interest rates, or exchange rates moving unexpectedly, in which case, the Funds may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize losses. With futures, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Funds since futures are exchange-traded and the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange-traded futures, guarantees the futures against default. Futures contracts are generally entered into on a regulated futures exchange and cleared through a clearinghouse associated with the exchange.

Open futures contracts at October 31, 2020, if any, are listed within the Schedule of Investments. Variation margin, if applicable, is shown in Variation margin receivable or payable on futures contracts within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Forward foreign currency contracts: The Funds are subject to foreign exchange rate risk exposure in the normal course of pursuing their investment objectives. The Funds, with the exception of Government Money Market, may enter into forward foreign currency contracts to hedge against exchange rate risk arising from investments in securities denominated in foreign currencies. Additionally, Bond utilizes forward foreign currency contracts for speculative purposes. Forward foreign currency contracts are marked-to-market daily, with the change in value recorded as an unrealized gain or loss and is shown in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency contracts within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. When the contracts are settled, a realized gain or loss is incurred and is shown in Net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency contracts within the Statements of Operations. Risks may arise from changes in market value of the underlying currencies and from the possible inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts. Forward foreign currency contracts are traded in the OTC inter-bank currency dealer market.

Open forward foreign currency contracts at October 31, 2020, if any, are listed within the Schedule of Investments.

The following is a summary of the location and each Fund’s fair values of derivative investments disclosed, if any, within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, categorized by primary market risk exposure as of October 31, 2020. Funds not listed in the subsequent tables do not have direct exposure to derivative investments during the year.

 

Asset Derivatives  
Fund/Location   Interest Rate
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Commodity
Contracts
     Total  

Capital Growth

              

Purchased options and swaptions:

              

Investments, at value (A)

  $     $ 3,935,067     $      $      $      $ 3,935,067  

Total

  $     $   3,935,067     $      $      $      $   3,935,067  
                                                    

Emerging Markets Debt

              

Forward foreign currency contracts:

              

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

  $     $ 236,810     $      $      $      $ 236,810  

Total

  $     $ 236,810     $      $      $      $ 236,810  
                                                    

 

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Asset Derivatives  
Fund/Location   Interest Rate
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Commodity
Contracts
     Total  

Event Driven

              

Purchased options and swaptions:

              

Investments, at value (A)

  $     $     $ 18,000      $      $      $ 18,000  

Futures contracts:

              

Total distributable earnings (accumulated losses) (A) (B)

                253,368                      253,368  

Forward foreign currency contracts:

              

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

          138,077                            138,077  

Total

  $     $ 138,077     $ 271,368      $      $      $ 409,445  
                                                    

Inflation Opportunities

              

Forward foreign currency contracts:

              

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

  $     $ 83,763     $      $      $      $ 83,763  

Total

  $     $ 83,763     $      $      $      $ 83,763  
                                                    

Inflation-Protected Securities

              

Forward foreign currency contracts:

              

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

  $     $ 65,267            $      $      $ 65,267  

Total

  $     $ 65,267     $      $      $      $ 65,267  
                                                    

Large Growth

              

Purchased options and swaptions:

              

Investments, at value (A)

  $     $ 525,039     $      $      $      $ 525,039  

Total

  $     $ 525,039     $      $      $      $ 525,039  
                                                    

Unconstrained Bond

              

Futures contracts:

              

Total distributable earnings (accumulated losses) (A) (B)

  $ 4,214,954     $     $      $      $      $ 4,214,954  

Forward foreign currency contracts:

              

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

          1,986,901                            1,986,901  

Total

  $ 4,214,954     $   1,986,901     $      $      $      $   6,201,855  
                                                    
Liability Derivatives  
Fund/Location   Interest Rate
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Commodity
Contracts
     Total  

Balanced II

              

Futures contracts:

              

Total distributable earnings (accumulated losses) (A) (B)

  $     $     $ (36,493    $      $      $ (36,493

Total

  $     $     $ (36,493    $      $      $ (36,493
                                                    

Bond

              

Futures contracts:

              

Total distributable earnings (accumulated losses) (A) (B)

  $ (4,042   $     $      $      $      $ (4,042

Total

  $ (4,042   $     $      $      $      $ (4,042
                                                    

 

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Liability Derivatives  
Fund/Location   Interest Rate
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Commodity
Contracts
     Total  

Emerging Markets Debt

              

Forward foreign currency contracts:

              

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

  $     $ (221,777   $      $      $      $ (221,777

Total

  $     $   (221,777   $      $      $      $   (221,777
                                                    

Emerging Markets Opportunities

              

Futures contracts:

              

Total distributable earnings (accumulated losses) (A) (B)

  $     $     $ (59,889    $      $      $ (59,889

Total

  $     $     $ (59,889    $      $      $ (59,889
                                                    

Event Driven

              

Forward foreign currency contracts:

              

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

  $     $ (81,344   $      $      $      $ (81,344

Total

  $     $ (81,344   $      $      $      $ (81,344
                                                    

Multi-Managed Balanced

              

Futures contracts:

              

Total distributable earnings (accumulated losses) (A) (B)

  $     $     $ (355,691    $      $      $ (355,691

Total

  $     $     $   (355,691    $      $      $ (355,691
                                                    

Unconstrained Bond

              

Futures contracts:

              

Total distributable earnings (accumulated losses) (A) (B)

  $ (372,281   $     $      $      $      $ (372,281

Forward foreign currency contracts:

              

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

          (57,399                          (57,399

Total

  $ (372,281   $ (57,399   $      $      $      $ (429,680
                                                    

 

(A)   May include exchange-traded derivatives which are not subject to a master netting arrangement, or another similar arrangement.
(B)   Included within Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on futures contracts as reported in the Schedule of Investments. Only current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

The following is a summary of the location and the effect of derivative investments, if any, within the Statements of Operations, categorized by primary market risk exposure as of October 31, 2020.

 

Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments  
Fund/Location   Interest Rate
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Commodity
Contracts
     Total  

Balanced II

              

Futures contracts

  $     $     $ 92,457      $      $      $   92,457  

Total

  $     $     $ 92,457      $      $      $ 92,457  
                                                    

Bond

              

Futures contracts

  $ 32,522     $     $      $      $      $ 32,522  

Total

  $ 32,522     $     $      $      $      $ 32,522  
                                                    

Capital Growth

              

Purchased options and swaptions (A)

  $     $ (5,405,685   $      $      $      $ (5,405,685

Total

  $     $   (5,405,685   $      $      $      $ (5,405,685
                                                    

 

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Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments  
Fund/Location   Interest Rate
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Commodity
Contracts
     Total  

Emerging Markets Debt

              

Forward foreign currency contracts

  $     $ (2,444,475   $      $      $      $ (2,444,475

Total

  $     $ (2,444,475   $      $      $      $ (2,444,475
                                                    

Emerging Markets Opportunities

              

Futures contracts

  $     $     $ 1,283,268      $      $      $ 1,283,268  

Total

  $     $     $   1,283,268      $      $      $ 1,283,268  
                                                    

Event Driven

              

Purchased options and swaptions (A)

  $     $     $ 1,246,516      $      $      $ 1,246,516  

Written options and swaptions

                (397,706                    (397,706

Swap agreements

    (53,816                                (53,816

Futures contracts

                55,156                      55,156  

Forward foreign currency contracts

          116,781                            116,781  

Total

  $ (53,816   $ 116,781     $ 903,966      $      $      $ 966,931  
                                                    

Global Equity

              

Forward foreign currency contracts

  $     $ (1,513   $      $      $      $ (1,513

Total

  $     $ (1,513   $      $      $      $ (1,513
                                                    

Inflation Opportunities

              

Forward foreign currency contracts

  $     $ (630,396   $      $      $      $ (630,396

Total

  $     $ (630,396   $      $      $      $ (630,396
                                                    

Inflation-Protected Securities

              

Forward foreign currency contracts

  $     $ (362,769   $      $      $      $ (362,769

Total

  $     $ (362,769   $      $      $      $ (362,769
                                                    

Intermediate Muni

              

Written options and swaptions

  $     $     $ 2,196      $      $      $ 2,196  

Total

  $     $     $ 2,196      $      $      $ 2,196  
                                                    

Multi-Managed Balanced

              

Futures contracts

  $     $     $ 61,532      $      $      $ 61,532  

Total

  $     $     $ 61,532      $      $      $ 61,532  
                                                    

Unconstrained Bond

              

Futures contracts

  $ 2,470,091     $     $      $      $      $ 2,470,091  

Forward foreign currency contracts

          (7,163,455                          (7,163,455

Total

  $ 2,470,091     $ (7,163,455   $      $      $      $   (4,693,364
                                                    
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivative Instruments  
Fund/Location   Interest Rate
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Commodity
Contracts
     Total  

Balanced II

 

Futures contracts

  $     $     $ (39,919    $      $      $ (39,919

Total

  $     $     $ (39,919    $      $      $ (39,919
                                                    

Bond

 

Futures contracts

  $ (4,042   $     $      $      $      $ (4,042

Total

  $ (4,042   $     $      $      $      $ (4,042
                                                    

Capital Growth

 

Purchased options and swaptions (B)

  $     $ (4,792,018   $      $      $      $ (4,792,018

Total

  $     $ (4,792,018   $      $      $      $ (4,792,018
                                                    

 

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Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivative Instruments  
Fund/Location   Interest Rate
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Commodity
Contracts
     Total  

Emerging Markets Debt

 

Forward foreign currency contracts

  $     $ (964,929   $      $      $      $ (964,929

Total

  $     $ (964,929   $      $      $      $ (964,929
                                                    

Emerging Markets Opportunities

 

Futures contracts

  $     $     $ (59,889    $      $      $ (59,889

Total

  $     $     $ (59,889    $      $      $ (59,889
                                                    

Event Driven

 

Purchased options and swaptions (B)

  $     $     $ 182,981      $      $      $ 182,981  

Written options and swaptions

                (25,479                    (25,479

Swap agreements

    12,543                                  12,543  

Futures contracts

                351,348                      351,348  

Forward foreign currency contracts

          84,746                            84,746  

Total

  $ 12,543     $ 84,746     $ 508,850      $      $      $ 606,139  
                                                    

Inflation Opportunities

 

Forward foreign currency contracts

  $     $ 644,621     $      $      $      $ 644,621  

Total

  $     $ 644,621     $      $      $      $ 644,621  
                                                    

Inflation-Protected Securities

 

Forward foreign currency contracts

  $     $ 206,288     $      $      $      $ 206,288  

Total

  $     $ 206,288     $      $      $      $ 206,288  
                                                    

Large Growth

 

Purchased options and swaptions (B)

  $     $ (938,897   $      $      $      $ (938,897

Total

  $     $ (938,897   $      $      $      $ (938,897
                                                    

Multi-Managed Balanced

 

Futures contracts

  $     $     $ (569,887    $      $      $ (569,887

Total

  $     $     $   (569,887    $      $      $ (569,887
                                                    

Unconstrained Bond

 

Futures contracts

  $ 2,759,868     $     $      $      $      $ 2,759,868  

Forward foreign currency contracts

          2,674,687                            2,674,687  

Total

  $ 2,759,868     $   2,674,687     $      $      $      $   5,434,555  
                                                    

 

(A)   Included within Net realized gain (loss) on Investments in the Statements of Operations.
(B)   Included within Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on Investments in the Statements of Operations.

The following is a summary of the ending monthly average volume on derivative activity during the year ended October 31, 2020.

 

     Balanced II     Bond     Capital
Growth
    Emerging
Markets
Debt
    Emerging
Markets
Opportunities
 

Options:

         

Average value of option contracts purchased

  $     $     $   3,296,763     $     $  

Average notional value of swaption contracts purchased

                             

Futures contracts:

         

Average notional value of contracts — long

      664,743         189,832                     5,000,147  

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts:

         

Average contract amounts purchased — in USD

                        50,507,261       15,715  

Average contract amounts sold — in USD

                      54,695,952        

 

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     Event
Driven
    Global
Equity
    Inflation
Opportunities
    Inflation-
Protected
Securities
    Intermediate
Muni
    Large
Growth
    Multi-
Managed
Balanced
 

Options:

             

Average value of option contracts purchased

  $ 79,006     $     $     $     $     $   185,183     $  

Average value of option contracts written

    (17,863                       (92            

Total return swaps:

             

Average notional value — long

    597,814                                      

Futures contracts:

             

Average notional value of contracts — long

                                          8,141,098  

Average notional value of contracts — short

      (4,854,007                                    

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts:

             

Average contract amounts purchased — in USD

    1,226,667             2,394,964       537,972                    

Average contract amounts sold — in USD

    6,898,833         16,837         21,647,408         10,388,137                    

 

     Unconstrained
Bond
 

Futures contracts:

 

Average notional value of contracts — short

  $ (337,181,675

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts:

 

Average contract amounts purchased — in USD

    5,607,569  

Average contract amounts sold — in USD

    158,373,374  

The applicable Funds typically enter into International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreements (“ISDA Master Agreements”) or similar master agreements (collectively, “Master Agreements”) with their contract counterparties for certain OTC derivatives in order to, among other things, reduce credit risk to counterparties.

ISDA Master Agreements include provisions for general obligations, representations, collateral and events of default or termination. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Funds typically may offset with the counterparty certain OTC derivative financial instruments payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment (close-out netting) in the event of default, termination and/or potential deterioration in the credit quality of the counterparty.

Various Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions with counterparties and typically attempt to reduce the counterparty risk associated with such transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that improves legal certainty. Cross-termination provisions under Master Agreements typically provide that a default in connection with one transaction between the Funds and a counterparty gives the non-defaulting party the right to terminate any other transactions in place with the defaulting party to create one single net payment due to/due from the defaulting party and may be a feature in certain Master Agreements. In the event the Funds exercise their right to terminate a Master Agreement after a counterparty experiences a termination event as defined in the Master Agreement, the return of collateral with market value in excess of the Funds’ net liability may be delayed or denied.

Collateral requirements: Collateral or margin requirements are set by the broker or exchange clearing house for exchange-traded derivatives (futures contracts, exchange-traded options, and exchange-traded swap agreements) while collateral terms are contract specific for OTC derivatives (forward foreign currency exchange contracts, OTC options, and OTC swap agreements). For OTC derivatives, under standard derivatives agreements, a Fund may be required to pledge collateral on derivatives to a counterparty if the Fund is in a net liability position, and receive collateral if in a net positive position. For financial reporting purposes, cash collateral that has been pledged by a Fund to cover obligations, if any, is reported in Cash collateral at broker within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Cash collateral that has been received by a Fund from a counterparty, if any, is reported separately in Cash collateral pledged at custodian and/or broker within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Non-cash collateral pledged to each Fund, if any, is disclosed within the Schedule of Investments.

 

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Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a party must exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold before a transfer has been made. Typically a counterparty is not permitted to sell, re-pledge or use cash and non-cash collateral it receives. The Fund generally does not use non-cash collateral that it receives but may, absent default or certain other circumstances, be permitted to use cash collateral received. In such cases, interest may be paid pursuant to the collateral arrangement with the counterparty.

To the extent amounts due to a Fund from its counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty non-performance. Additionally, to the extent the Fund has delivered collateral to a counterparty, the Fund bears the risk of loss from a counterparty in the event the counterparty fails to return such collateral. Counterparties may immediately terminate derivatives contracts if a Fund fails to maintain sufficient asset coverage for its contracts or its net assets decline by stated percentages. Collateral may not be required for all derivative contracts.

The following is a summary of the Funds’ OTC derivative assets and liabilities by counterparty net of amounts available for offset under a master netting agreement and net of the related collateral received/pledged by the Funds as of October 31, 2020. For financial reporting purposes, the Funds do not offset assets and liabilities that are subject to a master netting agreement or similar arrangement on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. See the Repurchase agreement section within the notes for offsetting and collateral information pertaining to repurchase agreements that are subject to master netting agreements. Funds not listed in the subsequent tables do not have master netting agreements for open derivative positions during the year.

 

    Gross Amounts of
Assets
Presented within
Statements of
Assets  and
Liabilities (A)
    Gross Amounts Not Offset
within Statements of
Assets and Liabilities
    Net Amount           Gross Amounts of
Liabilities
Presented within
Statements of
Assets  and
Liabilities (A)
    Gross Amounts Not Offset
within Statements of
Assets and Liabilities
    Net Amount  
Counterparty   Financial
Instruments
    Collateral
Received (B)
           Financial
Instruments
    Collateral
Pledged (B)
 
    Assets           Liabilities  

Capital Growth

 

BNP Paribas

  $ 2,024,141     $     $ (2,024,141   $       $     $     $     $  

Royal Bank of Scotland PLC

    1,910,926                   1,910,926                            

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $   3,935,067     $     $   (2,024,141   $ 1,910,926       $     $     $     $  

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Emerging Markets Debt

 

HSBC Bank USA

  $ 104,355     $     $     $ 104,355       $     $     $     $  

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

    102,286       (102,286                   158,671       (102,286     (56,385      

Toronto-Dominion Bank

    30,169                   30,169                            

Other Derivatives (C)

                              63,106                   63,106  

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 236,810     $   (102,286   $     $ 134,524       $   221,777     $   (102,286   $   (56,385   $   63,106  

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Inflation Opportunities

 

JPMorgan Securities LLC

  $ 83,763     $     $     $ 83,763       $     $     $     $  

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 83,763     $     $     $ 83,763       $     $     $     $  

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Inflation-Protected Securities

 

JPMorgan Securities LLC

  $ 65,267     $     $     $ 65,267       $     $     $     $  

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 65,267     $     $     $ 65,267       $     $     $     $  

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Large Growth

 

BNP Paribas

  $ 267,020     $     $ (267,020   $       $     $     $     $  

Royal Bank of Scotland PLC

    258,019             (258,019                                

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 525,039     $     $ (525,039   $       $     $     $     $  

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Unconstrained Bond

 

JPMorgan Securities LLC

  $ 1,986,901     $ (57,399   $     $ 1,929,502       $ 57,399     $ (57,399   $     $  

Other Derivatives (C)

    4,214,954                   4,214,954         372,281                   372,281  

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 6,201,855     $ (57,399   $     $   6,144,456       $ 429,680     $ (57,399   $     $   372,281  

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(A)   Absent an event of default or early termination, OTC derivative assets and liabilities are presented gross and not offset within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
(B)   In some instances, the actual collateral received and/or pledged may be more than the amount shown due to overcollateralization.
(C)   Other Derivatives, which includes future contracts, exchange-traded options, exchange-traded swap agreements and occasionally forward positions, that are not subject to a master netting arrangement or another similar arrangement. The amount presented is intended to permit reconciliation to the amount presented within the Schedule of Investments.

 

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7. RISK FACTORS

Investing in the Funds involves certain key risks related to the Funds’ trading activity. Please reference the Funds’ prospectuses for a more complete discussion of the following risk(s), as well as other risks of investing in the Funds.

Emerging market risk: Investments in the securities of issuers located in or principally doing business in emerging markets are subject to heightened foreign investments risks. Emerging market countries tend to have economic, political and legal systems and regulatory and accounting standards that are less developed, and that can be expected to be less stable. For example, the economies of such countries can be subject to rapid and unpredictable rates of inflation or deflation, and may be based on only a few industries. Emerging market countries may have policies that restrict investment by foreigners or that prevent foreign investors such as the Fund from withdrawing their money at will. Emerging market securities are often particularly sensitive to market movements because their market prices tend to reflect speculative expectations. Low trading volumes may result in a lack of liquidity and extreme price volatility. An investment in emerging market securities should be considered speculative.

Environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) investing risk: Applying the sub-adviser’s ESG criteria to its investment analysis for the Funds may impact the sub-adviser’s investment decisions as to securities of certain issuers and, therefore, the Funds may forgo some investment opportunities available to funds that do not use ESG criteria or that apply different ESG criteria. Securities of companies with what are identified by the sub-adviser as having favorable ESG characteristics may shift into and out of favor depending on market and economic conditions, and the Fund’s performance may at times be better or worse than the performance of similar Funds that do not use ESG criteria or that apply different ESG criteria. ESG is not a uniformly defined characteristic and applying ESG criteria involves a subjective assessment. ESG ratings and assessments of issuers can vary across third party data providers.

Fixed income risk: Fixed-income securities are subject to risks including credit risk, interest rate risk, counterparty risk, prepayment risk, extension risk, valuation risk, and liquidity risk. The value of fixed income securities may go up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably, due to general market conditions, such as real or perceived adverse economic or political conditions, tariffs and trade disruptions, inflation, changes in interest rates, lack of liquidity in the bond markets or adverse investor sentiment. In addition, the value of a fixed income security may decline if the issuer or other obligor of the security fails to pay principal and/or interest, otherwise defaults or has its credit rating downgraded or is perceived to be less creditworthy, or the credit quality or value of any underlying assets declines. If the value of fixed-income securities owned by a Fund falls, the value of your investment will go down. The prices of fixed-income securities will generally go down when interest rates rise. Interest rates in the U.S. and certain foreign markets have been low relative to historic levels, so the Fund faces a heightened risk that interest rates may rise. A rise in rates tends to have a greater impact on the prices of longer term or duration securities.

Foreign investment risk: Investing in securities of foreign issuers or issuers with significant exposure to foreign markets involves additional risks. Foreign markets can be less liquid, less regulated, less transparent and more volatile than U.S. markets. The value of the Fund’s foreign investments may decline because of factors affecting the particular issuer as well as foreign markets and issuers generally, such as unfavorable or unsuccessful government actions, reduction of government or central bank support, tariffs and trade disruptions, political or financial instability, social unrest or other adverse economic or political developments. Lack of information and weaker legal systems and accounting standards also may affect the value of these securities. Foreign investments may have lower liquidity and be more difficult to value than investments in U.S. issuers.

Government money market fund risk: Government Money Market operates as a “government” money market fund under applicable federal regulations. The Fund continues to use the special pricing and valuation conventions that currently facilitate a stable share price of $1.00, although there is no guarantee that the Fund will be able to maintain a $1.00 share price. The Fund does not currently intend to avail itself of the ability to impose “liquidity fees” and/or “redemption gates” on fund redemptions, as permitted under the applicable regulations. However, the Board reserves the right, with notice to shareholders, to change this policy, thereby permitting the Fund to impose such fees and gates in the future.

Growth risk: Returns on growth stocks may not move in tandem with returns on other categories of stocks or the market as a whole. Growth stocks typically are particularly sensitive to market movements and may involve larger price swings because their market prices tend to reflect future expectations. When it appears those expectations may not be met, the prices of growth securities typically fall. Growth stocks as a group may be out of favor and underperform the overall equity market for a long period of time, for example, while the market favors “value” stocks.

High-yield debt risk: High-yield debt securities, commonly referred to as “junk” bonds, are securities that are rated below “investment grade” or, if unrated, determined to be below investment grade by the sub-adviser. Issuers of junk bonds are typically in weaker financial health. Changes in interest rates, the market’s perception of the issuers, the creditworthiness of the issuers and negative perceptions of the junk bond market generally may significantly affect the value of these bonds. Junk bonds are considered speculative, have a higher risk of default, tend to be less liquid and may be more difficult to value than higher grade securities, and they may result in losses for the Funds. Junk bonds tend to be volatile and more susceptible to adverse events, credit downgrades and negative sentiments.

 

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Inflation-protected security risk: Inflation-protected debt securities may react differently from other types of debt securities and tend to react to changes in “real” interest rates. Real interest rates represent nominal (stated) interest rates reduced by the expected impact of inflation. In general, the price of an inflation-protected debt security can fall when real interest rates rise, and can rise when real interest rates fall. Interest payments on inflation-protected debt securities can be unpredictable and will vary as the principal and/or interest is adjusted for inflation. The market for U.S. Treasury inflation-protected securities (“TIPS”) and corporate inflation-protected securities (“CIPS”) may be less developed or liquid, and more volatile, than certain other securities markets. Also, the inflation index utilized by a particular inflation-protected security may not accurately reflect the true rate of inflation, in which case the market value of the security could be adversely affected.

LIBOR risk: Many financial instruments, financings or other transactions to which the Fund may be a party use or may use a floating rate based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). LIBOR is widely used in financial markets. In July 2017, the United Kingdom’s financial regulatory body announced that after 2021 it will cease its active encouragement of banks to provide the quotations needed to sustain LIBOR. That announcement suggests that LIBOR may cease to be published or utilized after that time. Various financial industry groups have begun planning for that transition, but the effect of the transition process and its ultimate success cannot yet be determined. The transition process may lead to increased volatility and illiquidity in markets for instruments the terms of which are based on LIBOR. It could also lead to a reduction in the value of some LIBOR-based investments and reduce the effectiveness of new hedges placed against existing LIBOR-based investments. Since the usefulness of LIBOR as a benchmark could deteriorate during the transition period, these effects could occur prior to the end of 2021. The willingness and ability of issuers to include enhanced provisions in new and existing contracts or instruments also remains uncertain. Any of these factors may adversely affect the Fund’s performance or NAV.

Market risk: The market prices of a Fund’s securities may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, due to general market conditions, such as overall economic trends or events, government actions or interventions, market disruptions caused by trade disputes or other factors, political factors or adverse investor sentiment. The market prices of securities also may go down due to events or conditions that affect particular sectors, industries or issuers. Adverse market conditions may be prolonged and may not have the same impact on all types of securities. If the market prices of the securities owned by the Fund fall, the value of your investment will go down. The Fund may experience a substantial or complete loss on any individual security.

Economies and financial markets throughout the world are increasingly interconnected. Economic, financial or political events, trading and tariff arrangements, terrorism, technology and data interruptions, natural disasters, and other circumstances in one or more countries or regions could be highly disruptive to, and have profound impacts on, global economies or markets. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused substantial market disruption and dislocation around the world including the U.S. During periods of market disruption, which may trigger trading halts, a Fund’s exposure to the risks described in the Fund’s prospectus will likely increase. As a result, whether or not the Fund invests in securities of issuers located in or with significant exposure to the countries directly affected, the value and liquidity of a Fund’s investments may be negatively affected.

Master limited partnership (“MLP”) risk: Investments in MLPs involve risks that differ from investments in corporate issuers, including risks related to limited control and limited rights to vote on matters affecting the MLP, risks related to potential conflicts of interest between the MLP and the MLP’s general partner, cash flow risks, dilution risks, certain tax risks, and risks related to the general partner’s right to require unit holders to sell their common units at an undesirable time or price. MLP entities are typically focused in the energy, natural resources and real estate sectors of the economy. A downturn in the energy, natural resources or real estate sectors of the economy could have an adverse impact on a Fund. Energy and natural resources MLPs may be adversely affected by changes in and volatility of commodity prices. At times, the performance of securities of companies in the energy, natural resources and real estate sectors of the economy may lag the performance of other sectors or the broader market as a whole. The yields for equity and debt securities of MLPs and other issuers in the energy sector are susceptible in the short-term to fluctuations in interest rates and the value of a Fund’s investments in such securities may decline if interest rates rise. Further, rising interest rates could adversely impact the financial performance of MLPs and other issuers in the energy sector by increasing their cost of capital. This may reduce their ability to execute acquisitions or expansion projects in a cost-effective manner. MLPs holding credit-related investments are subject to interest rate risk and the risk of default on payment obligations by debt issuers. MLPs are generally considered interest-rate sensitive investments, and during period of interest rate volatility, may not provide attractive returns.

Mortgage-related and asset-backed security risk: The value of mortgage-related and asset-backed securities will be influenced by factors affecting the housing market and the assets underlying such securities. As a result, during periods of declining asset values, difficult or frozen credit markets, swings in interest rates, or deteriorating economic conditions, mortgage-related and asset-backed securities may decline in value, face valuation difficulties, become more volatile and/or become illiquid, which could negatively impact a Fund. Mortgage-backed securities may be issued by private issuers, by government-sponsored entities such as Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac or by agencies of the U.S. government, such as Ginnie Mae. Mortgage-backed securities represent direct or indirect participations in, or are collateralized by and payable from, mortgage loans secured by real property. Unlike mortgage-related securities issued or

 

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guaranteed by agencies of the U.S. government or government-sponsored entities, mortgage-related securities issued by private issuers do not have a government or government-sponsored entity guarantee (but may have other credit enhancement), and may, and frequently do, have less favorable collateral, credit risk or other underwriting characteristics. Asset-backed securities represent participations in, or are secured by and payable from, assets such as installment sales or loan contracts, leases, credit card receivables and other categories of receivables. The value of mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities may be affected by changes in credit quality or value of the mortgage loans or other assets that support the securities. Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities are subject to prepayment or call and extension risks. Some of these securities may receive little or no collateral protection from the underlying assets. The risk of default is generally higher in the case of mortgage-backed investments that include so-called “sub-prime” mortgages. The structure of some of these securities may be complex and there may be less information available than for other types of debt securities. Upon the occurrence of certain triggering events or defaults, a Fund or Portfolio may become the holder of underlying assets at a time when those assets may be difficult to sell or may be sold only at a loss.

Municipal security risk: The municipal bond market can be susceptible to unusual volatility, particularly for lower-rated and unrated securities. Liquidity can be reduced unpredictably in response to overall economic conditions or credit tightening. Municipal issuers may be adversely affected by rising health care costs, increasing unfunded pension liabilities, and by the phasing out of federal programs providing financial support. Unfavorable conditions and developments relating to projects financed with municipal securities can result in lower revenues to issuers of municipal securities, potentially resulting in defaults. Issuers often depend on revenues from these projects to make principal and interest payments. The value of municipal securities can also be adversely affected by changes in the financial condition of one or more individual municipal issuers or insurers of municipal issuers, regulatory and political developments, tax law changes or other legislative actions, and by uncertainties and public perceptions concerning these and other factors. To the extent a Fund invests significantly in a single state or in securities the payments on which are dependent upon a single project or source of revenues, or that relate to a sector or industry, a Fund will be more susceptible to associated risks and developments. Municipal issuers may be more susceptible to downgrades or defaults during recessions or similar periods of economic stress. A number of municipal issuers have defaulted on obligations, commenced insolvency proceedings, or suffered credit downgrading. Financial difficulties of municipal issuers may continue or worsen.

Investment in municipal securities of issuers in Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or other U.S. territories may have more risks than tax-exempt securities issued by other issuers due to the political, social and/or economic conditions in the particular territory.

Real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) and real estate risk: Investing in real estate investment trusts “REITs” involves unique risks. When a Fund invests in REITs, it is subject to risks generally associated with investing in real estate. A REIT’s performance depends on the types and locations of the properties it owns, how well it manages those properties and cash flow. REITs may have limited financial resources, may trade less frequently and in limited volume, may engage in dilutive offerings and may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements than the overall securities markets. In addition to its own expenses, a Fund will indirectly bear its proportionate share of any management and other expenses paid by REITs in which it invests. U.S. REITs are subject to a number of highly technical tax-related rules and requirements; and a U.S. REIT’s failure to qualify for the favorable U.S. federal income tax treatment generally available to U.S. REITs could result in corporate-level taxation, significantly reducing the return on an investment to a Fund.

Recent events risk: The respiratory illness COVID-19 caused by a novel coronavirus has resulted in a global pandemic and major disruption to economies and markets around the world, including the United States. Financial markets have experienced extreme volatility and severe losses, and trading in many instruments has been disrupted. Liquidity for many instruments has been greatly reduced for periods of time. Some interest rates are very low and in some cases yields are negative. Some sectors of the economy and individual issuers have experienced particularly large losses. These circumstances may continue for an extended period of time, and may continue to affect adversely the value and liquidity of a Fund’s investments. The ultimate economic fallout from the pandemic, and the long-term impact on economies, markets, industries and individual issuers, are not known. Governments and central banks, including the Federal Reserve in the U.S., have taken extraordinary and unprecedented actions to support local and global economies and the financial markets. These actions have resulted in significant expansion of public debt, including in the U.S. The impact of these measures, and whether they will be effective to mitigate the economic and market disruption, may not be known for some time. The consequences of high public debt, including its future impact on the economy and securities markets, likewise may not be known for some time.

Small and medium capitalization risk: The Fund will be exposed to additional risks as a result of its investments in the securities of small or medium capitalization companies. Small or medium capitalization companies may be more at risk than larger capitalization companies because, among other things, they may have limited product lines, operating history, market or financial resources, or because they may depend on a limited management group. The prices of securities of small and medium capitalization companies generally are more volatile than those of large capitalization companies and are more likely to be adversely affected than large capitalization companies by changes in earnings results and investor expectations or poor economic or market conditions. Securities of small and medium capitalization companies may underperform large capitalization companies, may be harder to sell at times and at prices the Portfolio managers believe appropriate and may offer greater potential for losses.

 

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8. FEES AND OTHER AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS

TAM, the Funds’ investment manager, is directly owned by Transamerica Life Insurance Company (“TLIC”) and AUSA Holding, LLC (“AUSA”), both of which are indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries of Aegon N.V. TLIC is owned by Commonwealth General Corporation (“Commonwealth”). Commonwealth and AUSA are wholly owned by Transamerica Corporation (DE). Transamerica Corporation (DE) is wholly owned by Aegon International B.V., which is wholly owned by Aegon N.V., a Netherlands corporation, and a publicly traded international insurance group.

With respect to Balanced II, Bond, Floating Rate, High Yield Bond, High Yield ESG, Intermediate Bond, Multi-Managed Balanced, Short-Term Bond and Sustainable Bond, TAM has entered into a sub-advisory agreement with Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC (“AUIM”), an affiliate of TAM. AUIM provides day-to-day portfolio management services to the applicable Funds, subject to the supervision of TAM. TAM is responsible for compensating the sub-adviser for its services.

Transamerica Funds Services, Inc. (“TFS”) is the Funds’ transfer agent. Transamerica Capital, Inc. (“TCI”) is the Funds’ distributor/principal underwriter. TAM, AUIM, TFS, and TCI are affiliates of Aegon NV.

Certain officers and trustees of the Funds are also officers and/or trustees of TAM, AUIM, TFS and TCI. No interested trustee who is deemed an interested person due to current or former service with TAM or an affiliate of TAM receives compensation from the Funds. The Funds do pay non-interested persons (independent trustees), as disclosed in Trustee, CCO and deferred compensation fees within the Statements of Operations.

As of October 31, 2020, the investment manager and/or other affiliated investment accounts held balances of each Fund as follows:

 

Fund   Account
Balance
    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Balanced II

  $ 118,620,223       100.00

Bond

    368,616,611       19.38  

Capital Growth

    403,363,037       9.86  

Dividend Focused

    458,218,533       90.59  

Emerging Markets Debt

    127,394,845       31.74  

Emerging Markets Opportunities

    820,000,626       97.45  

Event Driven

    52,762,069       88.95  

Floating Rate

    8,363       0.01  

Global Equity

    770,120       0.91  

Government Money Market

    572,494,123       37.83  

High Quality Bond

    170,178,563       100.00  

High Yield ESG

    19,988,962       100.00  

High Yield Bond

      1,925,139,940       74.39  

High Yield Muni

    9,242       0.01  

Inflation Opportunities

    66,057,459       70.10  

Inflation-Protected Securities

    112,222,356       100.00  

Intermediate Bond

    1,803,009,486       96.67  

Intermediate Muni

    11,228       0.00 (A) 

International Equity

    1,554,263,001       39.60  
Fund   Account
Balance
    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

International Growth

  $   1,418,448,569       98.52 %  

International Small Cap Value

    275,749,940       53.57  

International Stock

    102,597,565       95.47  

Large Cap Value

    1,459,718,870       90.27  

Large Core

    161,692,586       97.11  

Large Growth

    963,874,076       98.28  

Large Value Opportunities

    326,854,945       99.17  

Mid Cap Growth

    444,910,265       95.45  

Mid Cap Value Opportunities

    527,328,096       42.20  

MLP & Energy Income

    113,477,830       72.29  

Multi-Asset Income

    25,976       0.01  

Multi-Managed Balanced

    11,251,686       1.02  

Short-Term Bond

    123,541,022       3.95  

Small Cap Growth

    65,888,681       37.08  

Small Cap Value

    451,563,614       95.60  

Small/Mid Cap Value

    63,570,439       10.17  

Sustainable Bond

    24,620,544       100.00  

Unconstrained Bond

    1,588,388,792       99.97  

US Growth

    531,791,575       30.11  
 

 

(A)   Rounds to less than 0.01%.

Investment management fees: TAM serves as the Funds’ investment manager, performing administration as well as investment advisory services. TAM renders investment advisory, supervisory, and administration services under an investment management agreement and each Fund pays a single management fee, which is reflected in Investment management fees within the Statements of Operations.

Each Fund pays a management fee to TAM based on daily Average Net Assets (“ANA”) at the following rates:

 

Fund   Rate  

Balanced II

    0.4800%  

Bond

 

First $500 million

    0.4100  

Over $500 million up to $1 billion

    0.3900  

Over $1 billion up to $1.5 billion

    0.3800  

Over $1.5 billion

    0.3750  
Fund   Rate  

Capital Growth

 

First $1.5 billion

    0.7075 %  

Over $1.5 billion up to $3 billion

    0.6415  

Over $3 billion up to $5 billion

    0.6300  

Over $5 billion

    0.5800  
 

 

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Fund   Rate  

Dividend Focused

 

First $200 million

    0.7800 %  

Over $200 million up to $500 million

    0.6800  

Over $500 million up to $1.5 billion

    0.6300  

Over $1.5 billion up to $2.5 billion

    0.5900  

Over $2.5 billion

    0.5800  

Dynamic Income

 

First $500 million

    0.5000  

Over $500 million up to $1 billion

    0.4900  

Over $1 billion up to $1.5 billion

    0.4800  

Over $1.5 billion up to $2 billion

    0.4700  

Over $2 billion up to $2.5 billion

    0.4600  

Over $2.5 billion

    0.4500  

Emerging Markets Debt

 

First $400 million

    0.6300  

Over $400 million

    0.6100  

Emerging Markets Opportunities

 

First $250 million

    0.8300  

Over $250 million up to $500 million

    0.8000  

Over $500 million

    0.7500  

Event Driven

 

First $50 million

    1.2500  

Over $50 million up to $300 million

    1.1300  

Over $300 million up to $750 million

    1.0800  

Over $750 million

    1.0550  

Floating Rate

 

First $1 billion

    0.6400  

Over $1 billion up to $1.5 billion

    0.6200  

Over $1.5 billion up to $2 billion

    0.6000  

Over $2 billion

    0.5900  

Global Equity

 

First $250 million

    0.7900  

Over $250 million up to $1 billion

    0.7400  

Over $1 billion up to $2 billion

    0.7300  

Over $2 billion

    0.7000  

Government Money Market

 

First $1 billion

    0.2400  

Over $1 billion up to $3 billion

    0.2200  

Over $3 billion

    0.2100  

High Quality Bond

    0.3800  

High Yield Bond

 

Effective January 6, 2020

 

First $1.25 billion

    0.5540  

Over $1.25 billion up to $2 billion

    0.5440  

Over $2 billion

    0.5200  

Prior to January 6, 2020

 

First $1.25 billion

    0.5800  

Over $1.25 billion up to $2 billion

    0.5550  

Over $2 billion

    0.5300  

High Yield ESG

 

First $1.25 billion

    0.5540  

Over $1.25 billion up to $2 billion

    0.5440  

Over $2 billion

    0.5200  
Fund   Rate  

High Yield Muni

 

First $500 million

    0.5400

Over $500 million up to $1 billion

    0.5300  

Over $1 billion

    0.5000  

Inflation Opportunities

 

Effective August 28, 2020

 

First $250 million

    0.4900  

Over $250 million up to $1 billion

    0.4300  

Over $1 billion

    0.3800  

Prior to August 28, 2020

 

First $200 million

    0.5800  

Over $200 million up to $500 million

    0.5700  

Over $500 million

    0.5400  

Inflation Protected-Securities

    0.3800  

Intermediate Bond

 

First $2 billion

    0.3800  

Over $2 billion up to $3.5 billion

    0.3650  

Over $3.5 billion up to $5 billion

    0.3600  

Over $5 billion

    0.3550  

Intermediate Muni

 

Effective May 1, 2020

 

First $150 million

    0.4700  

Over $150 million up to $350 million

    0.4500  

Over $350 million up to $650 million

    0.4400  

Over $650 million up to $1 billion

    0.4200  

Over $1 billion up to $2 billion

    0.3900  

Over $2 billion up to $3 billion

    0.3875  

Over $3 billion

    0.3825  

Prior to May 1, 2020

 

First $150 million

    0.4700  

Over $150 million up to $350 million

    0.4500  

Over $350 million up to $650 million

    0.4400  

Over $650 million up to $1 billion

    0.4200  

Over $1 billion

    0.3900  

International Equity

 

First $500 million

    0.7700  

Over $500 million up to $1 billion

    0.7500  

Over $1 billion up to $2 billion

    0.7200  

Over $2 billion up to $6 billion

    0.6900  

Over $6 billion

    0.6800  

International Growth

 

First $500 million

    0.7700  

Over $500 million up to $1 billion

    0.7600  

Over $1 billion up to $2 billion

    0.7100  

Over $2 billion up to $3 billion

    0.6950  

Over $3 billion

    0.6800  

International Small Cap Value

 

First $300 million

    0.9550  

Over $300 million up to $750 million

    0.9300  

Over $750 million up to $1 billion

    0.8800  

Over $1 billion

    0.8400  
 

 

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Fund   Rate  

International Stock

 

First $500 million

    0.7000

Over $500 million up to $1 billion

    0.6800  

Over $1 billion up to $2 billion

    0.6700  

Over $2 billion up to $3 billion

    0.6400  

Over $3 billion

    0.6300  

Large Cap Value

 

First $750 million

    0.6500  

Over $750 million up to $1 billion

    0.6200  

Over $1 billion up to $2 billion

    0.6000  

Over $2 billion up to $3 billion

    0.5900  

Over $3 billion

    0.5800  

Large Core

 

First $250 million

    0.4500  

Over $250 million up to $750 million

    0.4400  

Over $750 million

    0.4300  

Large Growth

 

First $1 billion

    0.6500  

Over $1 billion up to $1.5 billion

    0.6350  

Over $1.5 billion up to $2 billion

    0.6150  

Over $2 billion up to $3 billion

    0.6050  

Over $3 billion up to $4 billion

    0.5900  

Over $4 billion up to $5 billion

    0.5750  

Over $5 billion

    0.5700  

Large Value Opportunities

 

First $250 million

    0.4500  

Over $250 million up to $750 million

    0.4400  

Over $750 million

    0.4300  

Mid Cap Growth

 

First $200 million

    0.7050  

Over $200 million up to $1 billion

    0.6850  

Over $1 billion

    0.6700  

Mid Cap Value Opportunities

 

First $750 million

    0.7000  

Over $750 million up to $1.5 billion

    0.6950  

Over $1.5 billion up to $2 billion

    0.6850  

Over $2 billion

    0.6775  

MLP & Energy Income

 

First $250 million

    1.1300  

Over $250 million up to $500 million

    1.0800  

Over $500 million up to $1 billion

    1.0100  

Over $1 billion up to $2 billion

    0.9100  

Over $2 billion

    0.8500  

Multi-Asset Income

 

First $500 million

    0.5740  

Over $500 million up to $1 billion

    0.5700  

Over $1 billion up to $1.5 billion

    0.5450  

Over $1.5 billion up to $2 billion

    0.5350  

Over $2 billion

    0.5150  
Fund   Rate  

Multi-Managed Balanced

 

Effective May 1, 2020

 

First $500 million

    0.6100

Over $500 million up to $1 billion

    0.5900  

Over $1 billion up to $1.5 billion

    0.5600  

Over $1.5 billion up to $2 billion

    0.5500  

Over $2 billion up to $5 billion

    0.5200  

Over $5 billion

    0.5000  

Prior to May 1, 2020

 

First $1 billion

    0.6500  

Over $1 billion up to $5 billion

    0.5900  

Over $5 billion

    0.5800  

Short-Term Bond

 

First $250 million

    0.4200  

Over $250 million up to $500 million

    0.3900  

Over $500 million up to $1 billion

    0.3700  

Over $1 billion

    0.3600  

Small Cap Growth

 

First $300 million

    0.8700  

Over $300 million

    0.8300  

Small Cap Value

 

First $300 million

    0.8000  

Over $300 million up to $800 million

    0.7500  

Over $800 million

    0.7100  

Small/Mid Cap Value

 

First $350 million

    0.7900  

Over $350 million up to $500 million

    0.7800  

Over $500 million up to $750 million

    0.7650  

Over $750 million up to $1 billion

    0.7550  

Over $1 billion up to $1.5 billion

    0.7350  

Over $1.5 billion up to $2 billion

    0.7300  

Over $2 billion

    0.7250  

Sustainable Bond

 

First $500 million

    0.4100  

Over $500 million up to $1 billion

    0.3900  

Over $1 billion up to $1.5 billion

    0.3800  

Over $1.5 billion

    0.3750  

Unconstrained Bond

 

First $500 million

    0.6500  

Over $500 million up to $1 billion

    0.6400  

Over $1 billion up to $2 billion

    0.6200  

Over $2 billion

    0.6100  

US Growth

 

First $500 million

    0.6800  

Over $500 million up to $800 million

    0.6700  

Over $800 million up to $1 billion

    0.6575  

Over $1 billion up to $2 billion

    0.6130  

Over $2 billion up to $3 billion

    0.6050  

Over $3 billion up to $4 billion

    0.5900  

Over $4 billion up to $5 billion

    0.5750  

Over $5 billion

    0.5700  
 

 

TAM has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse Fund expenses to the extent that the total operating expenses excluding, as applicable, acquired fund fees and expenses, interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, dividend and interest expenses on securities sold short, extraordinary expenses, reorganization expenses and other expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of the Funds’

 

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business, exceed the following stated annual operating expense limits to the Funds’ daily ANA. The expenses waived and/or reimbursed, if any, are included in Expenses waived and/or reimbursed within the Statements of Operations.

 

Fund   Current Operating
Expense Limit (A)
   

Prior Operating
Expense

Limit (B) (C)

 

Balanced II

   

Class I3

    0.75  

Class R

    1.10          

Bond

   

Class A

    1.00       1.10

Class C

    1.65       1.75  

Class I

    0.50    

Class I2, Class R6

    0.65       0.75  

Capital Growth

   

Class A

    1.25    

Class C

    2.00    

Class I

    1.10    

Class I2, Class R6

    1.00          

Dividend Focused

   

Class A

    1.15    

Class C

    1.90    

Class I

    0.90    

Class I2, Class R6

    0.85          

Dynamic Income

   

Class A

    0.92    

Class C

    1.67    

Class I

    0.67          

Emerging Markets Debt

   

Class A

    1.25    

Class C

    2.00    

Class I, Class I2, Class R6

    0.85          

Emerging Markets Opportunities

   

Class I

    0.98    

Class I2

    0.95          

Event Driven

   

Class I, Class I2

    1.35          

Floating Rate

   

Class A

    1.05    

Class C

    1.80    

Class I, Class I2

    0.80          

Global Equity

   

Class A

    1.35    

Class C

    2.10    

Class I, Class R6

    1.10          

Government Money Market

   

Class A

    0.73    

Class C

    1.48    

Class I

    0.38       0.48 (D) 

Class I2, Class I3

    0.38       0.48  

Class R2

    0.80    

Class R4

    0.50    
Fund   Current Operating
Expense Limit (A)
   

Prior Operating
Expense

Limit (B) (C)

 

High Quality Bond

   

Class I3

    0.55 %    

Class R

    1.00    

Class R4

    0.65          

High Yield Bond

   

Class A

    1.15    

Class C

    1.85    

Class I, Class R4

    0.85    

Class I2, Class I3

    0.75    

Class R

    1.10    

Class R6

    0.75       0.85

High Yield ESG

   

Class I

    0.85    

Class I2

    0.75          

High Yield Muni

   

Class A

    1.01    

Class C

    1.76    

Class I, Class I2

    0.76          

Inflation Opportunities

   

Class A

    1.00    

Class C

    1.75    

Class I

    0.65       0.75 (D) 

Class I2, Class R6

    0.75          

Inflation-Protected Securities

   

Class I3

    0.53    

Class R

    1.00    

Class R4

    0.65          

Intermediate Bond

   

Class I2, Class I3

    0.50    

Class R

    1.00    

Class R4

    0.65          

Intermediate Muni

   

Class A

    0.85    

Class C

    1.60    

Class I

    0.49    

Class I2

    0.60          

International Equity

   

Class A

    1.25    

Class C

    2.00    

Class I

    1.00    

Class I2, Class I3, Class R6

    0.90       1.00  

Class R

    1.40    

Class R4

    1.15          

International Growth

   

Class A

    1.20    

Class I

    1.05    

Class I2, Class R6

    0.95    
 

 

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Fund   Current Operating
Expense Limit (A)
   

Prior Operating
Expense

Limit (B) (C)

 

International Small Cap Value

   

Class I

    1.22 %    

Class I2

    1.12          

International Stock

   

Class A

    1.25    

Class I, Class I2, Class R6

    1.00          

Large Cap Value

   

Class A

    1.15    

Class C

    1.90    

Class I

    0.90    

Class I2, Class R6

    0.80          

Large Core

   

Class I3

    0.65    

Class R

    1.15    

Class R4

    0.90          

Large Growth

   

Class I3

    0.75    

Class R

    1.25    

Class R4

    0.90          

Large Value Opportunities

   

Class I3

    0.65    

Class R

    1.00    

Class R4

    0.75          

Mid Cap Growth

   

Class A

    1.30    

Class C

    2.05    

Class I

    1.05    

Class I2, Class I3

    0.85    

Class R

    1.35    

Class R4

    0.95          

Mid Cap Value Opportunities

   

Class A

    1.20    

Class C

    1.95    

Class I

    0.90       0.95

Class I2, Class I3, Class R6

    0.80    

Class R

    1.25    

Class R4

    0.90          

MLP & Energy Income

   

Class A

    1.60    

Class C

    2.35    

Class I

    1.35    

Class I2

    1.25          

Multi-Asset Income

   

Class A

    1.20    

Class C

    1.95    

Class I

    0.72    

Class I2

    0.95    
Fund   Current Operating
Expense Limit (A)
   

Prior Operating
Expense

Limit (B) (C)

 

Multi-Managed Balanced

   

Class A

    1.15 %    

Class C

    1.90    

Class I

    0.90    

Class R6

    0.80          

Short-Term Bond

   

Class A

    0.90    

Class C

    1.75    

Class I

    0.75    

Class I2, Class R6

    0.65          

Small Cap Growth

   

Class A

    1.40    

Class C

    2.15    

Class I, Class R4, Class R6

    1.15    

Class I2, Class I3

    1.00    

Class R

    1.55          

Small Cap Value

   

Class A

    1.30    

Class C

    2.05    

Class I

    1.05    

Class I2, Class I3

    0.95    

Class R

    1.50    

Class R4

    1.10    

Class R6

    0.95       1.05

Small/Mid Cap Value

   

Class A

    1.40    

Class C

    2.05    

Class I

    1.00    

Class I2, Class R6

    0.90          

Sustainable Bond

 

 

Class I

    0.50    

Class I2

    0.45          

Unconstrained Bond

 

 

Class A

    1.20    

Class I

    0.95    

Class I2

    0.85          

US Growth

 

 

Class A

    1.25    

Class C

    1.86    

Class I, Class T

    1.00    

Class I2

    0.90    

 

(A) 

Current operating expense limit is effective through March 1, 2021.

(B) 

Prior operating expense limit was effective through March 1, 2020.

(C) 

No rate present indicates no change to the operating expense limit during the period.

(D) 

Prior operating expense limit was effective through August 28, 2020.

 

 

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TAM is permitted to recapture amounts contractually waived and/or reimbursed to a class during any of the 36 months from the date on which TAM waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses for the class. A class may recapture and reimburse TAM only if such amount does not cause, on any particular business day of the Fund, the class’s total annual operating expenses (after the recapture is taken into account) to exceed the Operating Expense Limits or any other lower limit then in effect. Amounts recaptured, if any, by TAM for the year ended October 31, 2020 are disclosed in Recapture of previously waived and/or reimbursed fees within the Statements of Operations.

TAM, on a voluntary basis and in addition to the contractual operating expense limits in effect, from time to time may waive and/or reimburse expenses of the Funds, or any classes thereof, to such level(s) as the Trust’s officers have determined or may reasonably determine from time to time. Any such voluntary waiver or expense reimbursement may be discontinued by TAM at any time. These amounts are not subject to recapture by TAM.

For the years ended October 31, 2018, October 31, 2019 and October 31, 2020, the balances available for recapture by TAM for each Fund are as follows. Funds not listed in the subsequent table do not have balances available for recapture during the year. Government Money Market is discussed in further detail in proceeding notes and tables:

 

    Amounts Available        
Fund   2018     2019     2020     Total  

Balanced II

       

Class I3

  $   50,758     $ 2,618     $     $ 53,376  

Bond

       

Class I

    90,657         537,645         635,743       1,264,045  

Class R6

    1,551       228             1,779  

Dividend Focused

       

Class C

                1,568       1,568  

Dynamic Income

 

 

Class A

    2,110       43,680       48,817       94,607  

Class C

    18,987       77,138       60,572       156,697  

Class I

    6,519       23,027       19,045       48,591  

Emerging Markets Opportunities (A)

       

Class I

                87       87  

Event Driven

       

Class I

          658       1,601       2,259  

Class I2

      100,411         69,871       33,977       204,259  

Floating Rate

 

 

Class A

          9,390       44,823       54,213  

Class C

                37,306       37,306  

Class I

    1,225       50,520         168,210         219,955  

Class I2

                3,261       3,261  

Global Equity

 

 

Class A

    51,350       97,975       54,249       203,574  

Class C

    42,396       30,558       8,761       81,715  

Class I

          6,943       8,322       15,265  

High Quality Bond

       

Class I3

    90,825       7,845             98,670  

Class R4

    14,866       22,814       25,698       63,378  

High Yield Bond

       

Class A

          33,227             33,227  

Class I3

    107,025       9,383             116,408  

Class R

    63,766       61,948       49,947       175,661  

Class R4

    120,878       120,069       36,419       277,366  

High Yield ESG (B)

     

Class I

                2,928       2,928  

Class I2

                55,966       55,966  

High Yield Muni

       

Class A

    1,063       12,183       11,256       24,502  

Class C

    1,672       6,525       7,079       15,276  

Class I

    22,998       59,242       64,178       146,418  
    Amounts Available        
Fund   2018     2019     2020     Total  

Inflation Opportunities

       

Class A

  $ 2,101     $ 666     $ 2,164     $ 4,931  

Class C

    365       357       426       1,148  

Class I

          2,268       5,123       7,391  

Inflation-Protected Securities

       

Class I3

    212,731       17,486       3,809       234,026  

Class R

          2,903       3,774       6,677  

Class R4

    30,803       11,831       2,790       45,424  

Intermediate Bond

       

Class I3

    103,194       8,593             111,787  

Class R4

    37,880       33,189       36,908       107,977  

Intermediate Muni

       

Class I

            296,110         1,183,870         1,479,980  

International Equity

       

Class A

          45,472       102,388       147,860  

International Growth

       

Class A

          488       737       1,225  

Class I

    23       61       48       132  

International Stock

       

Class A

          14,284       266       14,550  

Class I

          15,189       347       15,536  

Class I2

          56,838       45,570       102,408  

Class R6

          14,046       235       14,281  

Large Growth

       

Class I3

      320,429         25,498             345,927  

Class R4

    18,921       20,283       20,241       59,445  

Large Value Opportunities

       

Class I3

    107,301       12             107,313  

Class R

    20,958       3,354       5,348       29,660  

Class R4

    8,830       1,618       2,842       13,290  
 

 

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    Amounts Available        
Fund   2018     2019     2020     Total  

Mid Cap Growth

       

Class A

  $     $ 10,442     $     $ 10,442  

Class C

    19       1,570             1,589  

Class I

          549             549  

Class I3

    60,653       8,407             69,060  

Class R4

    14,856       9,681       346       24,883  

Mid Cap Value Opportunities

       

Class A

    56,699       128,022       20,347       205,068  

Class C

          5,315             5,315  

Class I

          53,758             53,758  

Class I3

    133,669       9,172             142,841  

Class R

    14,569       5,826       3,020       23,415  

Class R4

      404,966         337,698         94,284         836,948  

MLP & Energy Income

     

Class A

          7,214       13,463       20,677  

Class C

    8,151       11,062       11,788       31,001  

Multi-Asset Income

       

Class I

          45,273       120,752       166,025  
    Amounts Available        
Fund   2018     2019     2020     Total  

Small Cap Growth

     

Class A

  $ 7,029     $   16,860     $ 4,141     $ 28,030  

Class C

    1,259       3,178       670       5,107  

Class I

    1,597       15,778             17,375  

Class I2

          636       9,679       10,315  

Class I3

      42,159         9,598         2,347         54,104  

Class R4

    8,393       4,298       122       12,813  

Small Cap Value

     

Class A

    4,581       1,886       5,445       11,912  

Class C

    40       188       4       232  

Class I

    2       1,849             1,851  

Class I3

    37,587       1,032             38,619  

Class R4

    342       215       247       804  

Sustainable Bond (B)

     

Class I

                3,223       3,223  

Class I2

                74,824       74,824  

US Growth

       

Class C

                126       126  
 

 

(A)   The Fund commenced operations on December 19, 2019.
(B)   The Fund commenced operations on July 31, 2020.

Government Money Market: TAM or any of its affiliates may voluntarily waive fees and/or reimburse expenses of one or more classes of Government Money Market to such level(s) as the Trust’s officers may reasonably determine from time to time in an effort to prevent the Fund’s yield from falling below zero. Any such voluntary waiver or expense reimbursement is in addition to any contractual expense limitation arrangements in effect from time to time and may be discontinued by TAM or its affiliates at any time. TAM is entitled to reimbursement by the applicable class(es) of the fund of amounts voluntarily waived and/or reimbursed during the previous 36 months so long as the reimbursement does not result in the class’s effective daily yield being negative. Any such reimbursement may result in the class’s expenses exceeding the contractual expense cap for the class. There can be no assurance that Government Money Market will be able to prevent a negative yield.

Voluntarily waived and/or reimbursed expenses related to the maintenance of yield are included in “Expenses waived and/or reimbursed,” and amounts recaptured by TAM under the voluntary yield waiver are included in “Recapture of previously waived and/or reimbursed fees,” in each case included in Government Money Market’s Statement of Operations included in this shareholder report. The actual expense ratio of each class of Government Money Market, including any amounts waived and/or reimbursed and any amounts recaptured under the voluntary yield waiver, are shown in the “Ratio and supplemental data” section in the Fund’s Financial Highlights in this shareholder report.

For the years ended October 31, 2018, October 30, 2019 and October 31, 2020, the amounts waived by TAM due to the maintenance of the yield are as follows:

 

     Amounts Waived         
      2018      2019      2020      Total  

Class A

   $      $   —      $ 329,813      $ 329,813  

Class C

       7,148               23,256        30,404  

Class I

                   28,927        28,927  

Class I2

                   7,847        7,847  

Class I3

                   106,901        106,901  

Class R2

                     1,384,070          1,384,070  

Class R4

                   144,946        144,946  

 

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At October 31, 2020

 

8. FEES AND OTHER AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

As of October 31, 2020, the balances available for recapture by TAM due to the maintenance of the yield is as follows:

 

     Amounts Available         
      2018      2019 (A)      2020      Total  

Class A

   $      $   —      $ 241,970      $ 241,970  

Class C

       7,148 (B)              17,127        24,275  

Class I

                   17,696        17,696  

Class I2

                   2,819        2,819  

Class I3

                   40,120        40,120  

Class R2

                     1,383,836          1,383,836  

Class R4

                   16,964        16,964  

 

(A)   Effective March 1, 2019, TAM discontinued the earlier recaptures under the voluntary fee waiver for classes A, I, I2 and I3.
(B)   Effective March 1, 2019, TAM stopped earlier recaptures under the voluntary fee waiver, but could recapture available amounts in the future.

For the years ended October 31, 2018, October 31, 2019 and October 31, 2020, the amounts waived by TAM due to the operating expense limitation is as follows:

 

     Amounts Waived         
      2018      2019      2020      Total  

Class A

   $ 33,727      $ 7,016      $ 1,253      $ 41,996  

Class C

     3,861        1,060        372        5,293  

Class I

     8,755        3,684        12,904        25,343  

Class I2

     1,207                      1,207  

Class I3

     24,051        227               24,278  

Class R2

       573,624          405,211          632,536          1,611,371  

Class R4

     129,445        66,995        86,496        282,936  

As of October 31, 2020, the balances available for recapture by TAM due to the operating expense limitation is as follows:

 

     Amounts Available         
      2018      2019      2020      Total  

Class C

   $ 3,861      $ 1,060      $ 372      $ 5,293  

Class I

     8,755        3,684        12,904        25,343  

Class I3

     16,108        227               16,335  

Class R2

       562,431          405,211          632,536          1,600,178  

Class R4

     129,445        66,995        86,496        282,936  

Distribution and service fees: The Trust has a distribution plan (“Distribution Plan”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Pursuant to the Distribution Plan, the Trust entered into a distribution agreement with TCI as the Funds’ distributor.

The Distribution Plan requires the Funds to pay distribution fees to TCI as compensation for various distribution activities, not as reimbursement for specific expenses. Under the Distribution Plan and distribution agreement, TCI, on behalf of the Funds, is authorized to pay various service providers, as direct payment for expenses incurred in connection with distribution of the Funds shares. The distribution and service fees are included in Distribution and service fees within the Statements of Operations.

Each Fund is authorized under the Distribution Plan to pay fees to TCI based on daily ANA of each class up to the following annual rates:

 

Class (A)    Rate  

Class A

     0.25

Class C

     1.00  

Class R

     0.50  

Class R2

     0.25  

Class R4

     0.25  

 

(A)   12b-1 fees are not applicable for Class I, Class I2, Class I3, Class R6, and Class T.

 

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TAM has contractually agreed to waive a portion of the 12b-1 fees at the following annual rates. These amounts are not subject to recapture by TAM in future years. Funds not listed in the subsequent table do not have a 12b-1 waiver.

 

Fund    Class A
Waiver
     Class C
Waiver
     12b-1 Expense Waiver
Effective Through
 

High Yield Muni

     0.10      0.25      March 1, 2021  

Intermediate Muni

     0.10        0.25        March 1, 2021  

Shareholder fees: Class A shares are subject to an initial sales charge, and a contingent deferred sales charge on certain share redemptions. Class C shares are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge and Class T shares are subject to an initial sales charge on certain share redemptions. For the year ended October 31, 2020, underwriter commissions received by TCI from the various sales charges are as follows. Funds and/or classes not listed in the subsequent table do not have shareholder fees.

 

Fund  

Initial

Sales Charge

   

Contingent
Deferred

Sales Charge

 

Bond

 

Class A

  $ 272,964     $ 3,893  

Class C

          23,746  

Capital Growth

 

Class A

    3,783,000       3,630  

Class C

          59,833  

Dividend Focused

 

Class A

    28,535       40  

Class C

          42  

Dynamic Income

 

Class A

    18,357        

Class C

          844  

Emerging Markets Debt

 

Class A

    3,530       16  

Class C

          240  

Floating Rate

 

Class A

    25,849       9,768  

Class C

          2,494  

Global Equity

 

Class A

    14,350        

Class C

          142  

Government Money Market

 

Class A

          37,013  

Class C

          2,857  

High Yield Bond

 

Class A

    113,833       2,042  

Class C

          3,825  

High Yield Muni

 

Class A

    35,065       25  

Class C

          3,421  

Inflation Opportunities

 

Class A

    2,704        

Intermediate Muni

 

Class A

    273,106       966  

Class C

          14,089  

International Equity

 

Class A

    60,134       106  

Class C

          1,763  

International Growth

   

Class A

    4,286        
Fund  

Initial

Sales Charge

   

Contingent
Deferred

Sales Charge

 

International Stock

   

Class A

  $ 456     $  

Large Cap Value

   

Class A

    60,809       482  

Class C

          6,969  

Mid Cap Growth

   

Class A

    16,229        

Class C

          40  

Mid Cap Value Opportunities

   

Class A

    54,814       37  

Class C

          3,122  

MLP & Energy Income

   

Class A

    62,440        

Class C

          1,262  

Multi-Asset Income

   

Class A

    306,061       9,327  

Class C

          9,555  

Multi-Managed Balanced

   

Class A

    736,019       624  

Class C

          18,816  

Short-Term Bond

   

Class A

    217,588       49,774  

Class C

          22,727  

Small Cap Growth

   

Class A

    26,087        

Class C

          70  

Small Cap Value

   

Class A

    5,635       3  

Class C

          15  

Small/Mid Cap Value

   

Class A

    107,754       24  

Class C

          4,130  

US Growth

   

Class A

    252,623       62  

Class C

          1,379  
 

 

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At October 31, 2020

 

8. FEES AND OTHER AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

Transfer agent fees: Pursuant to a transfer agency agreement, as amended, the Funds pay TFS a fee for providing services based on the number of classes, accounts and transactions relating to each Fund. The Transfer agent fees included within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and Statements of Operations represent fees paid to TFS, and other unaffiliated parties providing transfer agent related services.

For the year ended October 31, 2020, transfer agent fees paid and the amounts due to TFS are as follows:

 

Fund   Fees Paid to TFS           Fees Due to TFS  

Balanced II

  $ 3,824       $ 345  

Bond

    1,685,117         154,174  

Capital Growth

    2,690,396         325,703  

Dividend Focused

    73,933         6,301  

Dynamic Income

    178,716         14,110  

Emerging Markets Debt

    383,833         25,422  

Emerging Markets Opportunities

    28,766         5,450  

Event Driven

    6,990         536  

Floating Rate

    107,997         7,626  

Global Equity

    159,037         12,652  

Government Money Market

    268,810         23,141  

High Quality Bond

    13,800         1,020  

High Yield ESG

    609         206  

High Yield Bond

    662,656         75,689  

High Yield Muni

    86,797         7,099  

Inflation Opportunities

    14,845         1,210  

Inflation-Protected Securities

    7,766         654  

Intermediate Bond

    154,084         11,622  

Intermediate Muni

    1,796,591         173,802  

International Equity

    2,671,727         230,902  
Fund   Fees Paid to TFS           Fees Due to TFS  

International Growth

  $ 94,451       $ 9,653  

International Small Cap Value

    202,115         22,651  

International Stock

    7,342         768  

Large Cap Value

    419,539         30,788  

Large Core

    10,350         756  

Large Growth

    56,172         5,678  

Large Value Opportunities

    25,218         1,836  

Mid Cap Growth

    47,655         5,065  

Mid Cap Value Opportunities

    618,273         53,633  

MLP & Energy Income

    78,318         6,442  

Multi-Asset Income

    266,406         22,071  

Multi-Managed Balanced

    882,241         78,102  

Short-Term Bond

    2,502,786         220,160  

Small Cap Growth

    75,706         6,743  

Small Cap Value

    31,261         3,577  

Small/Mid Cap Value

    1,088,786         87,241  

Sustainable Bond

    698         234  

Unconstrained Bond

    102,123         10,136  

US Growth

    1,477,584         129,243  
 

 

Deferred compensation plan: Under a non-qualified deferred compensation plan effective January 1, 1996, (as amended and restated January 1, 2010), available to the trustees, compensation may be deferred that would otherwise be payable by the Trust to an independent trustee on a current basis for services rendered as trustee. Deferred compensation amounts will accumulate based on the value of the investment option, as elected by the trustee. Balances pursuant to deferred compensation plan are recorded in Trustees, Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) and deferred compensation fees within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. For the year ended October 31, 2020, amounts included in Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees within the Statements of Operations reflect total compensation paid to the independent Board members.

Brokerage commissions: The Funds incurred no brokerage commissions on security transactions placed with affiliates of the Investment Manager or sub-adviser(s) for the year ended October 31, 2020.

Cross-trades: The Funds are authorized to purchase or sell securities from and to other funds within the Transamerica family of funds or between the Funds and other mutual funds or accounts advised by TAM or the sub-adviser, in each case in accordance with Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act, when it is in the best interest of each Fund participating in the transaction.

For the year ended October 31, 2020, the Funds engaged in the following net cross-trade transactions, which resulted in net realized gains/(losses) as follows. Funds not listed in the subsequent table did not have 17a-7 transactions during the year.

 

Fund    Purchases      Sales      Net Realized
Gains (Losses)
 

Capital Growth

   $   2,808,902      $      $  

Emerging Markets Opportunities

     174,005                

Large Growth

            343,536        248,376  

US Growth

              1,267,825          773,991  

 

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At October 31, 2020

 

9. PURCHASES AND SALES OF SECURITIES

For the year ended October 31, 2020, the cost of securities purchased and proceeds from securities sold (excluding short-term securities) are as follows:

 

    Purchases of Securities     Sales/Maturities of Securities  
Fund   Long-Term     U.S. Government     Long-Term     U.S. Government  

Balanced II

  $ 44,236,076     $ 11,941,414     $ 54,796,233     $ 12,073,113  

Bond

    849,196,108       280,344,030       388,453,536       197,238,806  

Capital Growth

      1,409,425,009               1,405,836,663        

Dividend Focused

    273,873,972             210,673,155        

Dynamic Income

    53,911,933             93,973,038        

Emerging Markets Debt

    1,049,575,334       236,672       1,241,837,571       240,122  

Emerging Markets Opportunities

    1,028,125,338             220,697,571        

Event Driven

    131,811,756             173,789,810        

Floating Rate

    37,347,958             132,960,782        

Global Equity

    64,705,253             83,822,409        

High Quality Bond

    54,069,138       126,155,986       98,683,690       139,384,643  

High Yield ESG

    19,668,994             577,521        

High Yield Bond

    1,823,617,203             672,640,931        

High Yield Muni

    34,905,719             44,818,079        

Inflation Opportunities

    18,990,209       10,667,049       38,877,856       30,133,350  

Inflation-Protected Securities

    10,820,003       7,281,054       12,434,589       16,853,565  

Intermediate Bond

    413,055,099       382,471,099       735,468,227       641,059,034  

Intermediate Muni

    741,154,996             367,371,333        

International Equity

    771,610,750             1,188,801,618        

International Growth

    541,967,595             331,282,336        

International Small Cap Value

    164,043,594             197,028,360        

International Stock

    83,822,068             43,132,352        

Large Cap Value

    3,173,957,158             3,154,274,588        

Large Core

    159,067,750             264,826,122        

Large Growth

    334,879,267             555,915,691        

Large Value Opportunities

    455,498,033             632,203,412        

Mid Cap Growth

    460,640,895             288,517,793        

Mid Cap Value Opportunities

    973,380,480             955,602,251        

MLP & Energy Income

    37,935,433             66,159,592        

Multi-Asset Income

    193,589,053             157,250,377        

Multi-Managed Balanced

    436,987,594       87,879,443       441,409,497       69,157,903  

Short-Term Bond

    1,539,958,999             1,293,050,854       12,334  

Small Cap Growth

    116,005,232             109,380,377        

Small Cap Value

    489,613,985             117,277,964        

Small/Mid Cap Value

    438,388,239             520,560,511        

Sustainable Bond

    17,430,479       9,269,153       316,640       6,072,947  

Unconstrained Bond

    2,002,926,155       98,225,225       1,440,971,261       103,732,309  

US Growth

    469,106,141             650,669,090        

10. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

The Funds have not made any provision for federal income or excise taxes due to their policy to distribute all of their taxable income and capital gains to their shareholders and otherwise qualify as regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. The Funds recognize the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only where the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities. The Funds’ tax returns remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state tax authorities three years from the date of filing for federal purposes and four years from the date of filing for state purposes. Management has evaluated the Funds’ tax provisions taken for all open tax years, and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Funds’ financial statements. If applicable, the Funds recognize interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in relation to interest and penalties expense in Other within the Statements of Operations. The Funds identify their major tax jurisdictions as U.S. Federal, the state of Colorado, and foreign jurisdictions where the Funds make significant investments; however, the Funds are not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next twelve months.

 

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10. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (continued)

 

Distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. These differences are primarily due to different treatment for items including, but not limited to, wash sales, interest written off, passive foreign investment companies, preferred securities, convertible bond income adjustments, preferred stock interest accrual adjustments, defaulted bonds, premium amortization adjustments, premium amortization accruals, organizational expenses, dividends payable, forward contracts mark-to-market, futures contracts mark-to-market, partnership basis adjustments, straddle loss deferral and TIPS adjustments. Therefore, distributions determined in accordance with tax regulations may differ significantly in amount or character from net investment income and realized gains for financial reporting purposes. Financial reporting records are adjusted for permanent book/tax differences to reflect tax character. The primary permanent differences are due to, adjustments to prior year accumulated balances, equalization, basis adjustments due to prior mergers, non-deductible excise taxes, non-deductible stock issuance cost, distributions in excess of current earnings, reversal of second basis financial statement adjustments, non-deductible stock issuance cost, net operating losses, partnership non-deductible expense. These reclassifications have no impact on net assets or results of operations. Financial records are not adjusted for temporary differences. These permanent reclassifications are as follows:

 

Fund   Paid-in Capital     Total
Distributable
Earnings
 

Balanced II

  $ (593,578   $ 593,578  

Bond

           

Capital Growth

    21,146,433       (21,146,433

Dividend Focused

           

Dynamic Income

    (463,903     463,903  

Emerging Markets Debt

           

Emerging Markets Opportunities

    (587     587  

Event Driven

           

Floating Rate

           

Global Equity

           

Government Money Market

    (6,567     6,567  

High Quality Bond

    643,057       (643,057

High Yield Bond

    (3,836     3,836  

High Yield ESG

    (173     173  

High Yield Muni

           

Inflation Opportunities

           

Inflation-Protected Securities

    (129,925     129,925  

Intermediate Bond

    419,467       (419,467

Intermediate Muni

           
Fund   Paid-in Capital     Total
Distributable
Earnings
 

International Equity

  $ 210,526     $ (210,526

International Growth

           

International Small Cap Value

           

International Stock

           

Large Cap Value

           

Large Core

    (1,333,717     1,333,717  

Large Growth

    (3,412,519     3,412,519  

Large Value Opportunities

    (1,434,259     1,434,259  

Mid Cap Growth

           

Mid Cap Value Opportunities

    (3,935,008     3,935,008  

MLP & Energy Income

    (142,218     142,218  

Multi-Asset Income

    (14,567     14,567  

Multi-Managed Balanced

           

Short-Term Bond

    (605,554     605,554  

Small Cap Growth

    (1,387,017     1,387,017  

Small Cap Value

           

Small/Mid Cap Value

           

Sustainable Bond

    (1,710     1,710  

Unconstrained Bond

           

US Growth

           
 

 

As of October 31, 2020, the approximate cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and the aggregate gross/net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the value of investments (including securities sold short and derivatives, if any) are as follows:

 

Fund   Cost     Gross
Appreciation
    Gross
(Depreciation)
    Net Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Balanced II

  $ 105,895,090     $ 24,028,301     $ (2,895,974   $ 21,132,327  

Bond

    1,957,890,690       78,196,668       (34,651,360     43,545,308  

Capital Growth

    2,560,027,297       1,743,461,625       (68,374,220     1,675,087,405  

Dividend Focused

    514,836,129       41,198,112       (50,750,150     (9,552,038

Dynamic Income

    144,560,869       4,710,026       (16,405,448     (11,695,422

Emerging Markets Debt

    424,399,178       12,567,675       (32,907,471     (20,339,796

Emerging Markets Opportunities

    793,347,712       80,355,189       (43,134,181     37,221,008  

Event Driven

    61,572,520       6,826,345       (2,568,185     4,258,160  

Floating Rate

    84,470,198       332,321       (6,056,105     (5,723,784

Global Equity

    72,599,382       17,348,814       (5,197,159     12,151,655  

Government Money Market

    1,502,220,107                    

High Quality Bond

    165,678,788       3,130,134       (1,362,811     1,767,323  

High Yield Bond

    2,687,415,463       71,213,363       (139,813,641     (68,600,278

High Yield ESG

    19,745,149       97,675       (291,482     (193,807

High Yield Muni

    91,003,167       2,446,754       (786,263     1,660,491  

 

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10. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (continued)

 

Fund   Cost     Gross
Appreciation
    Gross
(Depreciation)
    Net Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Inflation Opportunities

  $ 89,969,880     $ 7,614,824     $ (2,080,792   $ 5,534,032  

Inflation-Protected Securities

    102,350,074       10,629,599       (344,744     10,284,855  

Intermediate Bond

    2,089,311,865       106,018,489       (20,470,644     85,547,845  

Intermediate Muni

    2,184,734,052       77,911,991       (11,561,169     66,350,822  

International Equity

    4,063,672,449       579,191,541       (724,411,392     (145,219,851

International Growth

    1,324,339,721       243,902,279       (157,634,228     86,268,051  

International Small Cap Value

    495,137,972       96,598,734       (69,529,590     27,069,144  

International Stock

    111,353,737       5,992,396       (12,023,821     (6,031,425

Large Cap Value

    1,682,119,012       11,129,283       (99,623,703     (88,494,420

Large Core

    141,558,179       33,116,350       (8,284,713     24,831,637  

Large Growth

    579,977,196       407,662,352       (11,326,859     396,335,493  

Large Value Opportunities

    342,386,443       23,117,469       (36,071,862     (12,954,393

Mid Cap Growth

    423,305,923       61,971,913       (13,046,513     48,925,400  

Mid Cap Value Opportunities

    1,246,876,942       95,118,869       (72,874,522     22,244,347  

MLP & Energy Income

    170,630,341       22,529,156       (35,619,840     (13,090,684

Multi-Asset Income

    246,588,076       29,290,556       (13,218,828     16,071,728  

Multi-Managed Balanced

    938,536,705       260,879,017       (19,801,617     241,077,400  

Short-Term Bond

    3,087,841,162       67,818,551       (40,623,991     27,194,560  

Small Cap Growth

    145,574,798       38,616,338       (4,723,141     33,893,197  

Small Cap Value

    540,290,478       13,555,934       (17,302,691     (3,746,757

Small/Mid Cap Value

    603,364,056       64,884,173       (35,129,635     29,754,538  

Sustainable Bond

    29,404,163       35,840       (432,792     (396,952

Unconstrained Bond

    1,585,842,581       48,792,505       (23,086,633     25,705,872  

US Growth

    983,229,578       812,571,545       (21,463,371     791,108,174  

As of October 31, 2020, the capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized capital gains are as follows. Funds not listed in the subsequent table do not have capital loss carryforwards.

 

    Unlimited  
Fund   Short-Term     Long-Term  

Dividend Focused

  $ 25,879,823     $ 13,716,477  

Dynamic Income

    29,170,719       46,762,170  

Emerging Markets Debt

    45,350,133       31,227,855  

Emerging Markets Opportunities

    17,667,513        

Floating Rate

    2,028,243       21,717,186  

High Quality Bond

    1,661,792       6,524,808  

High Yield Bond

    4,573,304       62,222,108  

High Yield ESG

    4,832        

High Yield Muni

    1,902,478       1,401,125  

Inflation Opportunities

          526,276  

Inflation-Protected Securities

    3,004,865       4,018,469  

Intermediate Muni

    16,843,260       1,937,250  

International Equity

    56,023,871 (A)      238,937,617 (A) 

International Growth

    64,333,010       10,958,900  

International Small Cap Value

    13,768,121       8,750,326  

International Stock

    3,338,165       791,969  

Large Cap Value

    42,005,514       172,844,679  

Large Value Opportunities

    6,264,074       3,339,887  

Mid Cap Value Opportunities

    24,517,463        

MLP & Energy Income

    64,305,841       129,009,247  

Multi-Asset Income

    49,610,093 (A)      15,047,916 (A) 

Short-Term Bond

    14,201,900       26,879,204  

Small Cap Value

    3,262,299       1,325,099  

Small/Mid Cap Value

    17,629,557       9,264,626  

 

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10. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (continued)

 

    Unlimited  
Fund   Short-Term     Long-Term  

Sustainable Bond

  $ 54,678     $  

Unconstrained Bond

          5,792,776  

 

(A) 

Utilization of losses are subject to further limitations under tax regulations.

During the year ended October 31, 2020, the capital loss carryforwards utilized or expired are as follows. Funds not listed in the subsequent table do not have capital loss carryforwards utilized or expired.

 

Fund    Capital Loss
Carryforwards
Utilized/Expired
 

Bond

   $   1,862,054  

High Quality Bond

     670,704  

Inflation Opportunities

     1,741,909  

Inflation-Protected Securities

     135,355  

Intermediate Bond

     13,654,241  

Unconstrained Bond

     18,229,784  

The tax character of distributions paid may differ from the character of distributions shown within the Statements of Changes in Net Assets due to short-term gains being treated as ordinary income for tax purposes. The tax character of distributions paid during 2020 and 2019 are as follows:

 

    2020 Distributions Paid From:     2019 Distributions Paid From:  
Fund   Ordinary
Income
    Tax
Exempt
Income
    Long-Term
Capital Gain
    Return of
Capital
    Ordinary
Income
    Tax
Exempt
Income
    Long-Term
Capital Gain
    Return of
Capital
 

Balanced II

  $ 1,898,688     $   —     $ 2,458,089     $   —     $ 2,067,717     $   —     $ 3,688,941     $  

Bond

    44,600,884                           33,562,152                    

Capital Growth

                  227,405,416                           68,760,661        

Dividend Focused

    15,058,379             55,639,908             13,242,490             77,616,309        

Dynamic Income

    4,540,068                   1,925,773       7,375,701                     1,836,667  

Emerging Markets Debt

    12,785,649                     2,762,223       26,471,645                    

Emerging Markets Opportunities

                                               

Event Driven

    389,663                         1,298,529             868,747        

Floating Rate

    4,609,882                         29,057,444                    

Global Equity

    1,123,881             4,706,324             90,374                    

Government Money Market

    5,751,928                         20,613,430                    

High Quality Bond

    5,985,816                         7,510,428                    

High Yield Bond

      103,507,654                         80,060,224                    

High Yield ESG

    184,922                                            

High Yield Muni

    375,587       3,104,212               334,974       432,732       3,376,972              

Inflation Opportunities

    1,159,977                         2,403,225                    

Inflation-Protected Securities

    1,453,131                         2,999,080                    

Intermediate Bond

    47,634,078                         79,533,334                    

Intermediate Muni

    390,839         41,086,855             6,935,523       717,659         37,201,381              

International Equity

      134,759,815                           105,818,769               156,243,080        

International Growth

    23,069,908                         25,097,645             166,373,934        

International Small Cap Value

    13,152,913                         13,027,026             39,014,265        

International Stock

    115,728                         2,086                    

Large Cap Value

    41,045,770             52,090,204             40,994,363             194,958,742        

Large Core

    3,168,914             81,599             14,553,908             32,294,175        

Large Growth

    5,419,768               143,130,768             4,260,636             61,196,601        

Large Value Opportunities

    10,039,236             2,670,110             36,550,619             70,167,964        

Mid Cap Growth

                3,981,035             3,762,638             19,314,368        

Mid Cap Value Opportunities

    14,450,132             41,525,086             18,676,600             98,372,465        

 

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At October 31, 2020

 

10. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (continued)

 

    2020 Distributions Paid From:     2019 Distributions Paid From:  
Fund   Ordinary
Income
    Tax
Exempt
Income
    Long-Term
Capital Gain
    Return of
Capital
    Ordinary
Income
    Tax
Exempt
Income
    Long-Term
Capital Gain
    Return of
Capital
 

MLP & Energy Income

  $ 8,993,429     $     $     $   3,457,157     $ 3,003,622     $     $     $ 12,477,821  

Multi-Asset Income

    9,742,472             196,609             6,006,305             2,147,029        

Multi-Managed Balanced

    12,503,411             27,182,961             12,154,697             57,067,739        

Short-Term Bond

      67,116,097                           75,278,166                    

Small Cap Growth

                10,489,413                         13,388,889        

Small Cap Value

    2,020,819             2,308,689             1,849,305               21,910,662        

Small/Mid Cap Value

    4,707,989             22,615,315             10,313,127             74,299,095        

Sustainable Bond

    73,884                                            

Unconstrained Bond

    39,219,560                   7,939,078       25,967,387                   3,558,160  

US Growth

    5,142,631               114,938,060             11,674,232             87,295,177        

As of October 31, 2020, the tax basis components of distributable earnings are as follows:

 

Fund   Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
    Undistributed
Tax Exempt
Income
    Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gain
    Capital Loss
Carryforwards
    Late Year
Ordinary
Loss
Deferred
    Other
Temporary
Differences
    Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Balanced II

  $ 90,325     $     $ 4,633,752     $     $     $ (3,710,723   $ 21,132,327  

Bond

    8,971,736             2,244,158                   (704,359     43,545,308  

Capital Growth

                292,997,336             (18,783,919           1,675,087,959  

Dividend Focused

    340,553                   (39,596,300                 (9,552,038

Dynamic Income

                      (75,932,889           (13,354     (11,695,422

Emerging Markets Debt

                      (76,577,988           (4,799,414     (20,501,414

Emerging Markets Opportunities

    5,819,654                   (17,667,513                 37,223,112  

Event Driven

    1,900,274             2,391,687                   (72,550     4,242,190  

Floating Rate

    296,451                   (23,745,429           (2,054     (5,730,768

Global Equity

    199,466             1,597,487                         12,160,958  

Government Money Market

                                  (34      

High Quality Bond

    383,187                   (8,186,600           231,426       1,767,323  

High Yield Bond

    1,053,782                   (66,795,412           (901,740     (68,600,278

High Yield ESG

    2,852                   (4,832                 (193,807

High Yield Muni

                      (3,303,603           (13,269     1,660,491  

Inflation Opportunities

    367,740                   (526,276                 5,536,380  

Inflation-Protected Securities

    486,396                   (7,023,334           (977,319     10,283,170  

Intermediate Bond

    27,634,157             34,370,232                   6,757       85,547,845  

Intermediate Muni

                      (18,780,510           (13,375     66,350,822  

International Equity

    58,393,641                   (294,961,488           (950,425     (144,527,240

International Growth

    16,622,355                   (75,291,910                 86,148,813  

International Small Cap Value

    5,992,353                   (22,518,447                 27,127,797  

International Stock

    1,599,275                   (4,130,134                 (6,024,065

Large Cap Value

    2,757,297                   (214,850,193                 (88,494,420

Large Core

    753,593             13,437,831                   (1,527,560     24,831,637  

Large Growth

    76,522,344             84,315,003                   (8,105,420     396,335,981  

Large Value Opportunities

    573,318                   (9,603,961           (3,077,483     (12,954,393

Mid Cap Growth

    7,532,480             16,703,557                         48,925,400  

Mid Cap Value Opportunities

    10,303,313                   (24,517,463           (5,643,663     22,244,347  

MLP & Energy Income

                      (193,315,088           (28,444,352     (13,091,237

 

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At October 31, 2020

 

10. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (continued)

 

Fund   Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
    Undistributed
Tax Exempt
Income
    Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gain
    Capital Loss
Carryforwards
    Late Year
Ordinary
Loss
Deferred
    Other
Temporary
Differences
    Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Multi-Asset Income

  $ 1,024,032     $     $     $ (64,658,009   $     $ (2,054,753   $ 16,078,964  

Multi-Managed Balanced

    517,542             46,277,870                   (65,975     241,077,400  

Short-Term Bond

                      (41,081,104           (642,878     27,194,560  

Small Cap Growth

                17,095,109             (1,155,099     (154,666     33,893,197  

Small Cap Value

    691,150                   (4,587,398           (17,147     (3,746,757

Small/Mid Cap Value

    3,102,664                   (26,894,183                 29,754,538  

Sustainable Bond

                      (54,678                 (396,952

Unconstrained Bond

                      (5,792,776           (59,915     25,722,826  

US Growth

    3,025,205             165,392,471                         791,165,161  

11. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2020-04 (“ASU 2020-04”), “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848)”. In response to concerns about structural risks of interbank offered rates, and particularly the risk of cessation of LIBOR, regulators have undertaken reference rate reform initiatives to identify alternative reference rates that are more observable or transaction based and less susceptible to manipulation. ASU 2020-04 provides optional guidance for a limited period of time to ease the potential burden in accounting for (or recognizing the effects of) reference rate reform on financial reporting. ASU 2020-04 is elective and applies to all entities, subject to meeting certain criteria, that have contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform. The amendments are effective as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. Management is currently evaluating the implications, if any, of the additional requirements and its impact on the Funds’ financial statements.

In October 2020, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2020-08 (“ASU 2020-08”), “Receivables – Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Codification Improvements Subtopic 310-20), Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities”. ASU 2020-08 is an update of ASU No. 2017-08, which amends the amortization period of certain purchased callable debt securities held at a premium. ASU 2020-08 updates the amortization period for callable debt securities to be amortized to the next call date. For purposes of this update, the next call date is the first date when a call option at a specified price becomes exercisable. Once that date has passed, the next call date is when the next call option at a specified price becomes exercisable, if applicable. The amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020. Management has evaluated and adopted the disclosure requirements and the impact is reflected within the Funds’ financial statements.

12. CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE

The Funds have adopted the FASB Accounting Standards Update 2017-08 “Premium Amortization of Callable Debt Securities” (“ASU 2017-08”), which amends the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities held at a premium. Under the new standard, the Funds have changed the amortization period for the premium on certain purchased callable debt securities with explicit non-contingent call features to the earliest call date.

It is impracticable to evaluate the effect on individual prior periods, therefore the Funds applied the amendments on a modified retrospective basis by recognizing a cumulative effect adjustment that decreased the beginning of period cost of investments and increased the unrealized appreciation on investments. This change in accounting principle has been made to comply with the newly issued accounting standard and had no impact on total accumulated earnings (loss) or the net asset value of each Fund’s financial statements.

The cumulative effect adjustments that decreased the beginning of period cost of investments and increased the unrealized appreciation on investments were as follows:

 

Fund    Amount  

Balanced II

   $ 15,122  

Bond

       388,617  

Emerging Markets Debt

     4,037  

Floating Rate

     52,267  

High Quality Bond

     38,024  

 

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At October 31, 2020

 

12. CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE (continued)

 

Fund    Amount  

High Yield Bond

   $ 1,725,985  

High Yield Muni

     291,953  

Inflation Opportunities

     3,105  

Inflation-Protected Securities

     107  

Intermediate Bond

     1,236,952  

Intermediate Muni

       7,221,147  

Multi-Asset Income

     122,776  

Multi-Managed Balanced

     212,462  

Short-Term Bond

     200,373  

Unconstrained Bond

     131,489  

13. STOCK SPLIT

Effective as of the close of business on the date listed in the subsequent table, the respective Fund’s classes underwent a stock split. Funds not listed in the table did not have a stock split. There was no impact to the aggregate market value of shares outstanding. The historical per share data presented within the Financial Highlights has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the stock split. The stock split ratios, net effect on the NAV per share, and the number of shares outstanding as of the date indicated were as follows:

 

Fund   Class   Date   Share
Split Ratio
   

Shares Prior

to Stock Split

    Shares After
Stock Split
    Increase
(Decrease)
Net Asset
Value per
Share
  Increase
(Decrease)
Net Shares
Outstanding

Balanced II

  R   September 15, 2017     2.01-for-1       4,571,079       9,171,183     Decrease   Increase

High Quality Bond

  R4   April 21, 2017     1.01-for-1       5,355,021       5,396,036     Decrease   Increase

Inflation-Protected Securities

  R4   April 21, 2017     0.97-for-1       6,242,382       6,069,179     Increase   Decrease

Intermediate Bond

  R4   March 24, 2017     1.06-for-1       29,646,707       31,285,459     Decrease   Increase

Large Core

  R4   March 10, 2017     0.81-for-1       1,376,796       1,117,293     Increase   Decrease

Large Growth

  R4   March 10, 2017     1.35-for-1       6,200,939       8,353,323     Decrease   Increase

Large Value Opportunities

  R4   May 5, 2017     1.56-for-1       6,045,594       9,421,040     Decrease   Increase

Mid Cap Growth

  R4   March 10, 2017     0.84-for-1       1,574,918       1,327,363     Increase   Decrease

Small Cap Value

  R4   April 21, 2017     2.16-for-1       258,654       559,003     Decrease   Increase

14. REORGANIZATION

US Growth: Following the close of business on August 2, 2019, US Growth acquired all of the net assets of Transamerica Multi-Cap Growth (“Multi-Cap Growth”) pursuant to a Plan of Reorganization. US Growth is the accounting survivor. The purpose of the transaction was to achieve operating efficiencies and a more cohesive, focused, and streamlined fund complex. The reorganization was accomplished by a tax-free exchange of shares of US Growth for shares of Multi-Cap Growth outstanding following the close of business on August 2, 2019. The cost basis of the investments received from Multi-Cap Growth was carried forward to align ongoing reporting of the US Growth’s realized and unrealized gains and losses with amounts distributable to shareholders for tax purposes.

Shares issued to Multi-Cap Growth shareholders, along with the exchange ratio of the reorganization for US Growth, were as follows:

 

Multi-Cap
Growth Class
  Multi-Cap
Growth Shares
    US Growth
Class
  US Growth
Shares
    Dollar Amount    

Exchange

Ratio (A)

 
Class A     7,844,908     Class A     2,626,174     $ 55,685,141       0.33  
Class C     507,451     Class C     134,699       2,641,935       0.27  
Class I     5,552,868     Class I     2,050,971       44,511,618       0.37  
Class I2     19,223,117     Class I2     7,236,705         156,880,191       0.38  

 

(A)   Calculated by dividing the US Growth shares issuable by the Multi-Cap Growth shares outstanding on August 2, 2019.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

14. REORGANIZATION (continued)

 

The net assets of Multi-Cap Growth, including unrealized appreciation (depreciation), were combined with those of US Growth. These amounts were as follows:

 

Multi-Cap
Growth

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

    Multi-Cap
Growth Net
Assets
    US Growth Net
Assets Prior to
Reorganization
    Net Assets
After
Reorganization
 
  $  57,052,474     $   259,718,885     $   1,113,166,249     $   1,372,885,134  

Additionally, following the close of business on October 18, 2019, US Growth acquired all of the net assets of Transamerica Concentrated Growth (“Concentrated Growth”) pursuant to a Plan of Reorganization. US Growth is the accounting survivor. The purpose of the transaction was to achieve operating efficiencies and a more cohesive, focused, and streamlined fund complex. The reorganization was accomplished by a tax-free exchange of shares of US Growth for shares of Concentrated Growth, outstanding following the close of business on October 18, 2019. The cost basis of the investments received from Concentrated Growth was carried forward to align ongoing reporting of the US Growth’s realized and unrealized gains and losses with amounts distributable to shareholders for tax purposes.

Shares issued to Concentrated Growth shareholders, along with the exchange ratio of the reorganization US Growth, were as follows:

 

Concentrated
Growth Class
  Concentrated
Growth Shares
    US Growth
Class
  US Growth
Shares
    Dollar Amount    

Exchange

Ratio (A)

 
Class A     95,613     Class A     72,927     $ 1,583,801       0.76  
Class C     76,226     Class C     60,120       1,205,818       0.79  
Class I     464,728     Class I     344,633       7,665,054       0.74  
Class I2     8,655,199     Class I2     6,525,776         145,012,539       0.75  

 

(A)   Calculated by dividing the US Growth shares issuable by the Concentrated Growth shares outstanding on October 18, 2019.

The net assets of Concentrated Growth, including unrealized appreciation (depreciation), were combined with those of US Growth. These amounts were as follows:

 

Concentrated
Growth

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

   

Concentrated
Growth

Net Assets

    US Growth Net
Assets Prior to
Reorganization
    Net Assets
After
Reorganization
 
  $  59,754,359       $   155,467,212       $   1,381,888,625       $   1,537,355,837    

Capital Growth: Following the close of business on October 18, 2019, Capital Growth acquired all of the net assets of Transamerica Growth (“Growth”) pursuant to a Plan of Reorganization. Capital Growth is the accounting survivor. The purpose of the transaction was to achieve operating efficiencies and a more cohesive, focused, and streamlined fund complex. The reorganization was accomplished by a tax-free exchange of shares of Capital Growth for shares of Growth outstanding following the close of business on October 18, 2019. The cost basis of the investments received from Growth was carried forward to align ongoing reporting of the Capital Growth’s realized and unrealized gains and losses with amounts distributable to shareholders for tax purposes.

Shares issued to Growth shareholders, along with the exchange ratio of the reorganization for Capital Growth, were as follows:

 

Growth
Class
  Growth
Shares
    Capital
Growth Class
  Capital
Growth Shares
     Dollar Amount     

Exchange

Ratio (A)

 

Class I2

    23,439,002     Class I2     12,844,998      $   171,778,728        0.55  

Class R6

    2,044,737     Class R6     1,120,366          14,982,875        0.55  

 

(A)   Calculated by dividing the Capital Growth shares issuable by the Growth shares outstanding on October 18, 2019.

The net assets of Growth, including unrealized appreciation (depreciation), were combined with those of Capital Growth. These amounts were as follows:

 

Growth

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

  Growth
Net Assets
    Capital
Growth Net
Assets Prior to
Reorganization
    Net Assets
After
Reorganization
 
$  85,371,924   $   186,761,603     $   1,852,085,270     $   2,038,846,873  

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

15. CUSTODY OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSE

In December 2015, State Street, the Funds’ custodian, identified inconsistencies in the way in which clients were invoiced for categories of expenses, particularly those deemed out-of-pocket costs, during an 18-year period going back to 1998. The issue was the result of inaccurate billing rates that were not subsequently reviewed or adjusted. The amount of the difference in what was charged and what should have been charged, plus interest, was paid back to the Funds in September 2016 as a reimbursement. The amounts applicable to each Fund, if any, were recognized as a change in accounting estimate and are reflected as a reimbursement of custody fees. This resulted in a decrease in net expenses and an overall increase in net assets. Please reference the Financial Highlights for additional information in regards to the per share impact.

16. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

On September 30, 2020, Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”), the investment manager of the funds, entered into a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) relating to expense recaptures. The recaptures at issue, which TAM self-reported to the SEC, involved amounts previously voluntarily waived and/or reimbursed to four money market funds to prevent the funds from experiencing a negative yield. In some cases recaptures under the voluntary yield waiver arrangements exceeded contractual expense limits. The recaptured amounts were not reflected in the funds’ prospectus fee tables. The funds involved were Transamerica Government Money Market, Transamerica BlackRock Government Money Market VP, Transamerica Partners Government Money Market and Transamerica Partners Institutional Government Money Market. The two Transamerica Partners Government Money Market funds reorganized into Transamerica Government Money Market in October of 2017.

Under the settlement order, TAM agreed to pay affected fund investors approximately $5.3 million in disgorgement and approximately $690,000 in prejudgment interest. These amounts represent expenses incurred above the applicable expense limit (plus interest). TAM was also censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain statutory provisions and SEC rules. The settlement order imposes no civil penalty on TAM based upon TAM having self-reported the matter, the prompt remedial steps taken by TAM, and TAM’s cooperation in the SEC staff’s investigation. The settlement order does not affect TAM’s ability to manage the funds.

The foregoing is only a brief summary of the settlement order. A copy of the settlement order is available on the SEC’s website at https://www.sec.gov.

The settlement had no impact on the Funds’ financial statements.

17. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The Board has approved a name change for Transamerica Dividend Focused to Transamerica Sustainable Equity Income and a change in management fees. In addition, on November 25, 2020, shareholders of the Fund approved a sub-adviser change to Aegon Asset Management UK plc, an affiliate of TAM. These changes went into effect on December 1, 2020.

The Board has approved a sub-adviser change to Rothschild & Co. Asset Management US, Inc., including a change in sub-advisory and management fees for Transamerica Large Cap Value. These changes went into effect on December 1, 2020.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Shareholders of Transamerica Balanced II, Transamerica Bond, Transamerica Capital Growth, Transamerica Dividend Focused, Transamerica Dynamic Income, Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt, Transamerica Emerging Markets Opportunities, Transamerica Event Driven, Transamerica Floating Rate, Transamerica Global Equity, Transamerica Government Money Market, Transamerica High Quality Bond, Transamerica High Yield Bond, Transamerica High Yield ESG, Transamerica High Yield Muni, Transamerica Inflation Opportunities, Transamerica Inflation-Protected Securities, Transamerica Intermediate Bond, Transamerica Intermediate Muni, Transamerica International Equity, Transamerica International Growth, Transamerica International Small Cap Value, Transamerica International Stock, Transamerica Large Cap Value, Transamerica Large Core, Transamerica Large Growth, Transamerica Large Value Opportunities, Transamerica Mid Cap Growth, Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities, Transamerica MLP & Energy Income, Transamerica Multi-Asset Income, Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced, Transamerica Short-Term Bond, Transamerica Small Cap Growth, Transamerica Small Cap Value, Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value, Transamerica Sustainable Bond, Transamerica Unconstrained Bond and Transamerica US Growth and the Board of Trustees of Transamerica Funds

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of Transamerica Balanced II, Transamerica Bond, Transamerica Capital Growth, Transamerica Dividend Focused, Transamerica Dynamic Income, Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt, Transamerica Emerging Markets Opportunities, Transamerica Event Driven, Transamerica Floating Rate, Transamerica Global Equity, Transamerica Government Money Market, Transamerica High Quality Bond, Transamerica High Yield Bond, Transamerica High Yield ESG, Transamerica High Yield Muni, Transamerica Inflation Opportunities, Transamerica Inflation-Protected Securities, Transamerica Intermediate Bond, Transamerica Intermediate Muni, Transamerica International Equity, Transamerica International Growth, Transamerica International Small Cap Value, Transamerica International Stock, Transamerica Large Cap Value, Transamerica Large Core, Transamerica Large Growth, Transamerica Large Value Opportunities, Transamerica Mid Cap Growth, Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities, Transamerica MLP & Energy Income, Transamerica Multi-Asset Income, Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced, Transamerica Short-Term Bond, Transamerica Small Cap Growth, Transamerica Small Cap Value, Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value, Transamerica Sustainable Bond, Transamerica Unconstrained Bond and Transamerica US Growth (collectively referred to as the “Funds”), (thirty-nine of the funds constituting Transamerica Funds (the “Trust”)), including the schedules of investments, as of October 31, 2020, and the related statements of operations, and changes in net assets, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated in the table below, and the statement of cash flows for Transamerica Event Driven for the year ended October 31, 2020, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds (thirty-nine of the Funds constituting Transamerica Funds) at October 31, 2020, and the results of their operations, changes in net assets and financial highlights for each of the periods indicated in the table below, and cash flows for Transamerica Event Driven for the year ended October 31, 2020, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

Individual fund constituting the
Transamerica Funds
  Statement of operations   Statements of
changes in net assets
  Financial highlights

Transamerica Bond

Transamerica Capital Growth

Transamerica Dividend Focused

Transamerica Dynamic Income

Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt

Transamerica Event Driven

Transamerica Floating Rate

Transamerica Global Equity

Transamerica Government Money Market

Transamerica High Yield Bond

Transamerica High Yield Muni

Transamerica Inflation Opportunities

Transamerica Intermediate Muni

Transamerica International Equity

Transamerica International Growth

Transamerica International Small Cap Value

Transamerica Large Cap Value

Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities

Transamerica MLP & Energy Income

Transamerica Multi-Asset Income

Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced

 

  For the year ended October 31, 2020   For each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2020   For each of the five years in the period ended October 31, 2020

 

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Individual fund constituting the
Transamerica Funds
  Statement of operations   Statements of
changes in net assets
  Financial highlights

Transamerica Short-Term Bond

Transamerica Small Cap Growth

Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value

Transamerica Unconstrained Bond

Transamerica US Growth

           

Transamerica Balanced II

Transamerica High Quality Bond

Transamerica Inflation-Protected Securities

Transamerica Intermediate Bond

Transamerica Large Core

Transamerica Large Growth

Transamerica Large Value Opportunities

Transamerica Mid Cap Growth

Transamerica Small Cap Value

  For the year ended October 31, 2020   For each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2020   For each of the three years in the period ended October 31, 2020, the period from January 1, 2017 through October 31, 2017, and for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2016
Transamerica International Stock   For the year ended October 31, 2020   For each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2020   For each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2020 and the period from September 28, 2018 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2018
Transamerica Emerging Markets Opportunities   For the period from December 19, 2019 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2020

Transamerica High Yield ESG

Transamerica Sustainable Bond

  For the period from July 31, 2020 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2020

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Trust’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on each of the Funds’ financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Trust in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Trust is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of the Trust’s internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Trust’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2020, by correspondence with the custodian, brokers and others, or by other appropriate auditing procedures where replies from brokers or others were not received. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

LOGO

We have served as the auditor of one or more Transamerica investment companies since 1995.

Boston, Massachusetts

December 23, 2020

 

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

(unaudited)

TAX INFORMATION

For dividends paid during the year ended October 31, 2020, the Funds designated the following maximum amounts of qualified dividend income:

 

Fund    Qualified Dividend
Income
 

Balanced II

   $ 1,176,689  

Dividend Focused

     13,339,982  

Emerging Markets Opportunities

     1,056,389  

Event Driven

     149,026  

Global Equity

     1,123,881  

High Yield Bond

     1,691,754  

International Equity

     89,006,547  

International Growth

     25,065,183  

International Small Cap Value

     9,614,526  

International Stock

     331,664  

Large Cap Value

     41,045,770  

Large Core

     3,168,914  

Large Growth

     3,120,765  

Large Value Opportunities

     10,039,236  

Mid Cap Value Opportunities

     14,450,132  

MLP & Energy Income

     2,724,252  

Multi-Asset Income

     3,509,008  

Multi-Managed Balanced

     10,369,528  

Small Cap Value

     1,701,398  

Small/Mid Cap Value

     4,707,989  

US Growth

     5,142,631  

For corporate shareholders, investment income (dividend income plus short-term gains, if any) which qualifies for the maximum dividends received deductions are as follows:

 

Fund    Dividend Received
Deduction Percentage
 

Balanced II

     71

Dividend Focused

     93  

Event Driven

     56  

Global Equity

     53  

High Yield Bond

     2  

Large Cap Value

     100  

Large Core

     100  

Large Growth

     92  

Large Value Opportunities

     100  

Mid Cap Value Opportunities

     100  

MLP & Energy Income

     13  

Multi-Asset Income

     32  

Multi-Managed Balanced

     92  

Small Cap Value

     100  

Small/Mid Cap Value

     100  

US Growth

     100  

For tax purposes, the long-term capital gain designations for the year ended October 31, 2020 are as follows:

 

Fund    Long-Term Capital Gain
Designation
 

Balanced II

   $ 2,458,089  

Capital Growth

     227,405,416  

 

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

(unaudited)

TAX INFORMATION (continued)

 

Fund    Long-Term Capital Gain
Designation
 

Dividend Focused

   $ 55,639,908  

Global Equity

     4,706,324  

Large Cap Value

     52,090,204  

Large Core

     81,599  

Large Growth

     143,130,768  

Large Value Opportunities

     2,670,110  

Mid Cap Growth

     3,981,035  

Mid Cap Value Opportunities

     41,525,086  

Multi-Asset Income

     196,609  

Multi-Managed Balanced

     27,182,961  

Small Cap Growth

     10,489,413  

Small Cap Value

     2,308,689  

Small/Mid Cap Value

     22,615,315  

US Growth

     114,938,060  

The amounts which represent income derived from sources within, and taxes paid to, foreign countries or possessions of the U.S. are as follows:

 

Fund    Foreign Source Income      Foreign Taxes  

Emerging Markets Opportunities

   $ 6,065,634      $ 1,056,389  

International Equity

     78,107,239        8,370,809  

International Growth

     20,334,264        1,995,275  

International Small Cap Value

     7,032,137        1,171,750  

International Stock

     1,926,470        215,936  

The information and distributions reported herein may differ from the information and distributions taxable to the shareholders for the calendar year ending December 31, 2020. Complete information will be computed and reported in conjunction with your 2020 Form 1099-DIV.

 

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MANAGEMENT AND SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENTS — CONTRACT RENEWAL

(unaudited)

 

At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Transamerica Funds (the “Trustees” or the “Board”) held on June 17-18, 2020, the Board considered the renewal of the management agreement (the “Management Agreement”) between Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”) and Transamerica Funds, on behalf of each of the following funds (each a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”):

 

Transamerica Balanced II

  

Transamerica International Growth

Transamerica Bond

  

Transamerica International Small Cap Value

Transamerica Capital Growth

  

Transamerica International Stock

Transamerica Dividend Focused

  

Transamerica Large Cap Value

Transamerica Dynamic Income

  

Transamerica Large Core

Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt

  

Transamerica Large Growth

Transamerica Event Driven

  

Transamerica Large Value Opportunities

Transamerica Floating Rate

  

Transamerica Mid Cap Growth

Transamerica Global Equity

  

Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities

Transamerica Government Money Market

  

Transamerica MLP & Energy Income

Transamerica High Quality Bond

  

Transamerica Multi-Asset Income

Transamerica High Yield Bond

  

Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced

Transamerica High Yield Muni

  

Transamerica Short-Term Bond

Transamerica Inflation Opportunities

  

Transamerica Small Cap Growth

Transamerica Inflation-Protected Securities

  

Transamerica Small Cap Value

Transamerica Intermediate Bond

  

Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value

Transamerica Intermediate Muni

  

Transamerica Unconstrained Bond

Transamerica International Equity

  

Transamerica US Growth

For the Funds listed in the left column below, the Board also considered the renewal of the investment sub-advisory agreements (each a “Sub-Advisory Agreement,” and collectively the “Sub-Advisory Agreements” and, together with the Management Agreement, the “Agreements”) between TAM and the corresponding sub-advisers listed in the right column below (each a “Sub-Adviser” and collectively the “Sub-Advisers”).

 

Fund    Sub-Adviser(s)

Transamerica Balanced II

  

Aegon Asset Management US

J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.

Transamerica Bond

  

Aegon Asset Management US

Transamerica Capital Growth

  

Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc.

Transamerica Dividend Focused

  

Barrow, Hanley, Mewhinney & Strauss, LLC

Transamerica Dynamic Income

  

QS Investors, LLC

Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt

  

MetLife Investment Management, LLC

Transamerica Event Driven

  

Advent Capital Management, LLC

Transamerica Floating Rate

  

Aegon Asset Management US

Transamerica Global Equity

  

Rockefeller and Co., Inc.

Transamerica Government Money Market

  

BlackRock Investment Management, LLC

Transamerica High Quality Bond

  

Merganser Capital Management, LLC

Transamerica High Yield Bond

  

Aegon Asset Management US

Transamerica High Yield Muni

  

Belle Haven Investments, L.P.

Transamerica Inflation Opportunities

  

PineBridge Investments LLC

Transamerica Inflation-Protected Securities

  

PineBridge Investments LLC

Transamerica Intermediate Bond

  

Aegon Asset Management US

Transamerica Intermediate Muni

  

Belle Haven Investments, L.P.

Transamerica International Equity

  

Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley LLC

Transamerica International Growth

  

TDAM USA Inc.

Transamerica International Small Cap Value

  

Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley LLC

Transamerica International Stock

  

ClariVest Asset Management LLC

Transamerica Large Cap Value

  

Levin Easterly Partners LLC

Transamerica Large Core

  

PineBridge Investments LLC

Transamerica Large Growth

  

Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc.

Wellington Management Company LLP

Transamerica Large Value Opportunities

  

PineBridge Investments LLC

Transamerica Mid Cap Growth

  

Wellington Management Company LLP

Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities

  

Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley LLC

 

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MANAGEMENT AND SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENTS — CONTRACT RENEWAL (continued)

(unaudited)

 

Fund    Sub-Adviser(s)

Transamerica MLP & Energy Income

  

Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, L.P.

Transamerica Multi-Asset Income

  

Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley LLC

Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced

  

Aegon Asset Management US

J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.

Transamerica Short-Term Bond

  

Aegon Asset Management US

Transamerica Small Cap Growth

  

Ranger Investment Management, L.P.

Transamerica Small Cap Value

  

Peregrine Capital Management, LLC

Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value

  

Systematic Financial Management L.P.

Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley LLC

Transamerica Unconstrained Bond

  

PineBridge Investments LLC

Transamerica US Growth

  

Wellington Management Company, LLP

Following its review and consideration, the Board determined that the terms of the Management Agreement and each Sub-Advisory Agreement were reasonable and that the renewal of each of the Agreements was in the best interests of the applicable Fund and its shareholders. The Board, including the independent members of the Board (the “Independent Trustees”), unanimously approved the renewal of each of the Agreements through June 30, 2021.

Prior to reaching their decision, the Trustees requested and received from TAM and each Sub-Adviser certain information. They then reviewed such information as they deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Agreements, including information they had previously received from TAM and each Sub-Adviser as part of their regular oversight of each Fund, and knowledge they gained over time through meeting with TAM and each Sub-Adviser. Among other materials, the Trustees considered comparative fee, expense and performance information prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of mutual fund performance information, as well as fee, expense and profitability information prepared by TAM. To the extent applicable, the Trustees considered information about fees and performance of comparable funds and/or accounts managed by each Sub-Adviser. In their review, the Trustees also sought to identify Funds for which the performance, fees, total expenses and/or profitability appeared to be outliers within their respective peer groups or other comparative metrics, and sought to understand the reasons for such comparative positions.

In their deliberations, the Independent Trustees met privately without representatives of TAM or any Sub-Adviser present and were represented throughout the process by their independent legal counsel. In considering the proposed continuation of each of the Agreements, the Trustees evaluated and weighed a number of considerations that they believed to be relevant in light of the legal advice furnished to them by counsel, including independent legal counsel, and made a decision in the exercise of their own business judgment. They based their decisions on the considerations discussed below, among others, although they did not identify any particular consideration or item of information that was controlling of their decisions, and each Trustee may have attributed different weights to the various factors.

Nature, Extent and Quality of the Services Provided

The Board considered the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by TAM and each Sub-Adviser to the applicable Fund in the past and the services anticipated to be provided in the future. The Board also considered the investment approach for each Fund; the experience, capability and integrity of TAM’s senior management; the financial resources of TAM; TAM’s management oversight process; TAM’s and each Sub-Adviser’s responsiveness to any questions by the Trustees; and the professional qualifications and compensation program of the portfolio management team of each Sub-Adviser. The Trustees noted that they receive, on a quarterly basis, an execution analysis from Capital Institutional Services, Inc. (CAPIS), an independent provider of trade analyses, for each applicable Sub-Adviser, and a comparison of trading results against a peer universe of managers.

The Board also considered the continuous and regular investment management and other services provided by TAM, when acting as a manager of managers, for the portion of the management fee it retains from each Fund after payment of the sub-advisory fees. The Board noted that the investment management and other services provided by TAM include the design, development and ongoing review and evaluation of each Fund and its investment strategy; the selection, oversight and monitoring of one or more investment sub-advisers to perform certain duties with respect to the Funds; ongoing portfolio trading oversight and analysis; risk management oversight and analysis; design, development, implementation and ongoing review and evaluation of a process for the valuation of Fund investments; design, development, implementation and ongoing review and evaluation of a compliance program for the Funds; design, development, implementation and ongoing review and evaluation of a process for the voting of proxies and exercise of rights to consent to corporate action for Fund investments; participation in Board meetings and oversight of preparation of materials for the Board, including materials for Board meetings and regular communications with the Board; oversight of preparation of the Funds’ prospectuses, statements of additional information, shareholder reports and other disclosure materials and regulatory filings for the Funds; and ongoing cash management services for the Funds. The Board considered that TAM’s investment management services

 

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also include the provision of supervisory and administrative services to each Fund. The Board also noted that TAM, as part of the services it provides to all Transamerica mutual funds, including the Funds, oversees the services provided by the funds’ custodian, transfer agent, independent accountant and legal counsel and supervises the performance of the recordkeeping and shareholder service functions of the funds.

Investment Performance

In addition, the Board considered the short- and longer-term performance, as applicable, of each Fund in light of its investment objective, policies and strategies, including relative performance against (i) a peer universe of comparable mutual funds, as prepared by Broadridge, and (ii) the Fund’s benchmark(s), in each case for various trailing periods ended December 31, 2019. Based on these considerations, the Board determined that TAM and each Sub-Adviser can provide investment and related services that are appropriate in scope and extent in light of the applicable Fund’s investment objectives, policies and strategies and operations, the competitive landscape of the investment company business and investor needs. The Board’s conclusions as to performance are summarized below. For purposes of its review, the Board generally used the performance of Class I Shares, Class I3 Shares or Class R Shares, where such class is offered and in that order of preference. In describing a Fund’s performance relative to its peer universe, the summary conclusions characterize performance for the relevant periods in relation to whether it was “above,” “below” or “in line with” the peer universe median and do so using quintile rankings prepared by Broadridge. For simplicity, performance is described as “above” the median if a Fund’s performance ranked anywhere in the first or second quintiles, as “below” the median if it ranked anywhere in the fourth or fifth quintiles, or “in line with” the median if it ranked anywhere in the third quintile (i.e., even if its precise return was somewhat above or somewhat below the precise median return).

When considering each Fund’s performance, the Trustees considered any representations made by TAM regarding the appropriateness of certain peer groups and benchmarks. They recognized that performance reflects a snapshot of a period as of a specific date, and that consideration of performance data for a different period could generate significantly different performance results. The Trustees also recognized that even longer-term performance can be negatively affected by performance over a short-term period when that short-term performance is significantly below the performance of the comparable benchmark or universe of peer funds.

Transamerica Balanced II. The Board noted that the performance of Class R Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe but below its primary benchmark, each for the past 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. The Board noted that the Fund’s equity sub-adviser, J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc., had commenced sub-advising that portion of the Fund on July 9, 2010 pursuant to its current equity investment strategies. The Board also noted that the Fund’s fixed income sub-adviser, Aegon Asset Management US, had commenced sub-advising that portion of the Fund on May 1, 2014 pursuant to its current fixed income investment strategies. The Trustees noted that the Fund had acquired the assets and assumed the liabilities of two Transamerica Partners funds on September 15, 2017. As a result of that transaction, and based on published guidance from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund had assumed the performance history of the performance survivor, Transamerica Partners Balanced, effective as of that date in place of its own historical performance record.

Transamerica Bond. The Board noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe for the past 3-, 5- and 10-year periods and in line with the median for the past 1-year period. The Board also noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was above its benchmark for the past 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods.

Transamerica Capital Growth. The Board noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe and benchmark, each for the past 3-, 5- and 10-year periods and below the median for its peer universe and benchmark, each for the past 1-year period. The Board noted that the Fund’s sub-adviser had commenced sub-advising the Fund on March 22, 2011 pursuant to its current investment strategies.

Transamerica Dividend Focused. The Board noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was below the median for its peer universe and below its benchmark, each for the past 1-, 3- and 5-year periods. The Trustees discussed the reasons for the underperformance with TAM and TAM agreed to continue to closely monitor and report to the Board on the performance of the Fund.

Transamerica Dynamic Income. The Board noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was in line with the median for its peer universe for the past 1-year period and below the median for the past 3- and 5-year periods. The Board also noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was below its composite benchmark for the past 1-, 3- and 5-year periods. The Trustees discussed the reasons for the underperformance with TAM and TAM agreed to continue to closely monitor and report to the Board on the performance of the Fund. The Board noted that the Fund’s sub-adviser had commenced sub-advising the Fund on May 1, 2015 pursuant to its current investment strategies.

Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt. The Board noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was in line with the median for its peer universe for the past 1-, 3- and 5-year periods. The Board also noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was in line with its benchmark for the past 3-year period and below its benchmark for the past 1- and 5-year periods.

 

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Transamerica Event Driven. The Board noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was below the median for its peer universe for the past 1-year period and in line with the median for the past 3-year period. The Board also noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was above its benchmark for the past 1- and 3-year periods.

Transamerica Floating Rate. The Board noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe for the past 5-year period, in line with the median for the past 3-year period and below the median for the past 1-year period. The Board also noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was below its benchmark for the past 1-, 3- and 5-year periods.

Transamerica Global Equity. The Board noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was in line with the median for its peer universe for the past 3- and 5-year periods and below the median for the past 1- and 10-year periods. The Board also noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was below its primary benchmark for the past 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. The Board noted that the Fund’s sub-adviser had commenced sub-advising the Fund on September 4, 2014 pursuant to its current investment strategies.

Transamerica Government Money Market. The Board noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was below the median for its peer universe for the past 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. The Board noted that the Fund’s sub-adviser had commenced sub-advising the Fund on November 1, 2018 pursuant to its current investment strategies. The Board also noted that the Fund converted from a “prime” to a “government” money market fund as of May 1, 2016.

Transamerica High Quality Bond. The Board noted that the performance of Class I3 Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe and above its benchmark, each for the past 1-year period. The Board also reviewed the longer-term performance of Class R4 Shares of the Fund. The Board noted that the performance of Class R4 Shares was in line with the median for its peer universe for the past 1-year period and below the median for the past 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. The Trustees noted that the Fund had acquired the assets and assumed the liabilities of three Transamerica Partners funds on April 21, 2017. As a result of that transaction, and based on published guidance from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund had assumed the performance history of the performance survivor, Transamerica Partners Institutional High Quality Bond, effective as of that date in place of its own historical performance record.

Transamerica High Yield Bond. The Board noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe for the past 3-, 5- and 10-year periods and in line with the median for the past 1-year period. The Board also noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was below its benchmark for the past 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods.

Transamerica High Yield Muni. The Board noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe but below its benchmark, each for the past 1-, 3- and 5-year periods.

Transamerica Inflation Opportunities. The Board noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe for the past 1-, 3- and 5-year periods. The Board also noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was above its benchmark for the past 1- and 5-year periods and below for the past 3-year period.

Transamerica Inflation-Protected Securities. The Board noted that the performance of Class I3 Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe but below its benchmark, each for the past 1-year period. The Board also reviewed the longer-term performance of Class R4 Shares of the Fund. The Board noted that the performance of Class R4 Shares was above the median for its peer universe for the past 1-, 3- and 10-year periods and in line with the median for the past 5-year period. The Board noted that the Fund’s sub-adviser had commenced sub-advising the Fund on June 29, 2018 pursuant to its current investment strategies. The Trustees noted that the Fund had acquired the assets and assumed the liabilities of three Transamerica Partners funds on April 21, 2017. As a result of that transaction, and based on published guidance from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund had assumed the performance history of the performance survivor, Transamerica Partners Institutional Inflation-Protected Securities, effective as of that date in place of its own historical performance record.

Transamerica Intermediate Bond. The Board noted that the performance of Class I3 Shares of the Fund was in line with the median for its peer universe and above its benchmark, each for the past 1-year period. The Board also reviewed the longer-term performance of Class I2 Shares and Class R4 Shares of the Fund. The Board noted that the performance of Class I2 Shares was above the median for its peer universe for the past 3- and 5-year periods and in line with the median for the past 1-year period. The Board noted that the performance of Class R4 Shares was above the median for its peer universe for the past 10-year period and in line with the median for the past 1-, 3- and 5-year periods. The Board noted that the Fund’s sub-adviser had commenced sub-advising the Fund on May 1, 2014 pursuant to its current investment objective. The Trustees noted that the Fund had acquired the assets and assumed the liabilities of three Transamerica Partners funds on March 24, 2017. As a result of that transaction, and based on published guidance from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund had assumed the performance history of the performance survivor, Transamerica Partners Institutional Core Bond, effective as of that date in place of its own historical performance record.

 

 

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Transamerica Intermediate Muni. The Board noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe and above its benchmark, each for the past 1-, 3- and 5-year periods.

Transamerica International Equity. The Board noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe for the past 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. The Board also noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was above its benchmark for the past 10-year period and below its benchmark for the past 1-, 3- and 5-year periods.

Transamerica International Growth. The Board noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe and above its benchmark, each for the past 1-year period. The Board also reviewed the longer-term performance of Class I2 Shares of the Fund. The Board noted that the performance of Class I2 Shares was above the median for its peer universe for the past 1-year period, in line with the median for the past 5- and 10-year periods and below the median for the past 3-year period. The Board noted that the Fund’s sub-adviser had commenced sub-advising the Fund on March 1, 2018 pursuant to its current investment objective and investment strategies.

Transamerica International Small Cap Value. The Board noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe for the past 1-, 3- and 5-year periods. The Board also noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was above its benchmark for the past 1-year period and below its benchmark for the past 3- and 5-year periods.

Transamerica International Stock. The Board noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was in line with the median for its peer universe but below its benchmark, each for the past 1-year period.

Transamerica Large Cap Value. The Board noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe for the past 5-year period and below the median for the past 1- and 3-year periods. The Board also noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was below its benchmark for the past 1-, 3- and 5-year periods. The Trustees discussed the reasons for the underperformance with TAM and TAM agreed to continue to closely monitor and report to the Board on the performance of the Fund. The Board noted that the Fund’s sub-adviser had commenced sub-advising the Fund on July 31, 2012 pursuant to its current investment objective and investment strategies.

Transamerica Large Core. The Board noted that the performance of Class I3 Shares of the Fund was below the median for its peer universe and its benchmark, each for the past 1-year period. The Board also reviewed the longer-term performance of Class R4 Shares of the Fund. The Board noted that the performance of Class R4 Shares was above the median for its peer universe for the past 10-year period and below the median for the past 1-, 3- and 5-year periods. The Board noted that the Fund’s sub-adviser had commenced sub-advising the Fund on September 1, 2018 pursuant to its current investment objective and investment strategies. The Trustees noted that the Fund had acquired the assets and assumed the liabilities of three Transamerica Partners funds on March 10, 2017. As a result of that transaction, and based on published guidance from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund had assumed the performance history of the performance survivor, Transamerica Partners Institutional Large Core, effective as of that date in place of its own historical performance record.

Transamerica Large Growth. The Board noted that the performance of Class I3 Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe but below its primary benchmark, each for the past 1-year period. The Board also reviewed the longer-term performance of Class R4 Shares of the Fund. The Board noted that the performance of Class R4 Shares was above the median for its peer universe for the past 3-, 5- and 10-year periods and in line with the median for the past 1-year period. The Board noted that Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. had commenced sub-advising a sleeve of the Fund on October 18, 2019 pursuant to its current investment objective and investment strategies. The Trustees noted that the Fund had acquired the assets and assumed the liabilities of three Transamerica Partners funds on March 10, 2017. As a result of that transaction, and based on published guidance from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund had assumed the performance history of the performance survivor, Transamerica Partners Institutional Large Growth, effective as of that date in place of its own historical performance record.

Transamerica Large Value Opportunities. The Board noted that the performance of Class I3 Shares of the Fund was below the median for its peer universe and its benchmark, each for the past 1-year period. The Board also reviewed the longer-term performance of Class R4 Shares of the Fund. The Board noted that the performance of Class R4 Shares was above the median for its peer universe for the past 10-year period, in line with the median for the past 3- and 5-year periods and below the median for the past 1-year period. The Board noted that the Fund’s sub-adviser had commenced sub-advising the Fund on September 1, 2018 pursuant to its current investment objective, investment strategies and benchmark. The Trustees noted that the Fund had acquired the assets and assumed the liabilities of three Transamerica Partners funds on May 5, 2017. As a result of that transaction, and based on published guidance from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund had assumed the performance history of the performance survivor, Transamerica Partners Institutional Large Value, effective as of that date in place of its own historical performance record.

Transamerica Mid Cap Growth. The Board noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe for the past 1-year period and below the median for the past 3- and 5-year periods. The Board also noted that the performance

 

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of Class I Shares of the Fund was above its benchmark for the past 1-year period and below its benchmark for the past 3- and 5-year periods. The Board noted that the Fund’s sub-adviser had commenced sub-advising the Fund on December 1, 2018 pursuant to its current investment strategies. The Trustees noted that the Fund had acquired the assets and assumed the liabilities of three Transamerica Partners funds on March 10, 2017. As a result of that transaction, and based on published guidance from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund had assumed the performance history of the performance survivor, Transamerica Partners Institutional Mid Growth, effective as of that date in place of its own historical performance record.

Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities. The Board noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe for the past 3- and 5- year periods and in line with the median for the past 1-year period. The Board also noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was above its benchmark for the past 5-year period and below its benchmark for the past 1- and 3-year periods.

Transamerica MLP & Energy Income. The Board noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe but below its primary benchmark, each for the past 1-, 3- and 5-year periods.

Transamerica Multi-Asset Income. The Board noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe but below its composite benchmark, each for the past 1-, 3- and 5-year periods.

Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced. The Board noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe for the past 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. The Board also noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was above its composite benchmark for the past 10-year period and below its composite benchmark for the past 1-, 3- and 5-year periods. The Board noted that the Fund’s equity sub-adviser, J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc., had commenced sub-advising that portion of the Fund on March 22, 2011 pursuant to its current equity investment objective and investment strategies. The Board also noted that the Fund’s fixed income sub-adviser, Aegon Asset Management US, had commenced sub-advising that portion of the Fund on May 1, 2014 pursuant to its current fixed income investment strategies.

Transamerica Short-Term Bond. The Board noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe and above its benchmark, each for the past 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods.

Transamerica Small Cap Growth. The Board noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe for the past 5-year period, in line with the median for the past 1-year period and below the median for the past 3-year period. The Board also noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was above its benchmark for the past 1- and 5- year periods and below its benchmark for the past 3-year period.

Transamerica Small Cap Value. The Board noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was in line with the median for its peer universe for the past 1-year period and below the median for the past 3- and 5-year periods. The Board also noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was below its benchmark for the past 1-, 3- and 5-year periods. The Board noted that the Fund’s sub-adviser had commenced sub-advising the Fund on November 1, 2018 pursuant to its current investment strategies. The Trustees noted that the Fund had acquired the assets and assumed the liabilities of three Transamerica Partners funds on April 21, 2017. As a result of that transaction, and based on published guidance from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund had assumed the performance history of the performance survivor, Transamerica Partners Institutional Small Value, effective as of that date in place of its own historical performance record.

Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value. The Board noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe for the past 3-, 5- and 10-year periods and in line with the median for the past 1-year period. The Board also noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was above its benchmark for the past 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. The Board noted that Systematic Financial Management, L.P. had previously served as the Fund’s sole sub-adviser, beginning on March 22, 2011, pursuant to different investment strategies. The Board also noted that Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley LLC had commenced sub-advising the Fund’s mid-cap sleeve and Systematic Financial Management, L.P. had continued sub-advising the Fund’s small-cap sleeve pursuant to the Fund’s current investment strategies on December 5, 2016.

Transamerica Unconstrained Bond. The Board noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe for the past 5-year period and in line with the median for the past 1- and 3-year periods. The Board also noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was above its benchmark for the past 1-, 3- and 5-year periods.

Transamerica US Growth. The Board noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe for the past 1-, 3- and 5-year periods and in line with the median for the past 10-year period. The Board also noted that the performance of Class I Shares of the Fund was above its benchmark for the past 1- and 3-year periods and below its benchmark for the past 5- and 10-year periods. The Board noted that the Fund’s sub-adviser had commenced sub-advising the Fund on March 22, 2011 and commenced using its current investment objective and investment strategies on July 1, 2014.

 

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Management and Sub-Advisory Fees and Total Expense Ratios

The Board considered the management fee and total expense ratio of each Fund, including information provided by Broadridge comparing the management fee and total expense ratio of each Fund to the management fees and total expense ratios of comparable investment companies in both a peer group and broader peer universe compiled by Broadridge. The Board’s conclusions as to management fees and total expense ratios are summarized below. For purposes of its review, the Board generally used the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I Shares, Class I3 Shares or Class R Shares, where such class is offered and in that order of preference. In describing a Fund’s management fee and total expense ratio relative to its peer group and peer universe, the summary conclusions characterize management fees and total expense ratios for the relevant periods in relation to whether they were “above,” “below” or “in line with” the peer group or peer universe median and do so using quintile rankings prepared by Broadridge. For simplicity, management fees and total expense ratios are described as “above” the median if a Fund’s management fee or total expense ratio ranked anywhere in the fourth or fifth quintiles, as “below” the median if it ranked anywhere in the first or second quintiles, or “in line with” the median if it ranked anywhere in the third quintile (i.e., even if its precise management fee or total expense ratio was somewhat above or somewhat below the precise median management fee or total expense ratio).

The Board also considered the fees charged by the Sub-Advisers for sub-advisory services, noting that sub-advisory fees payable to the Sub-Advisers are paid by TAM and not the Funds. The board also considered the portion of a Fund’s management fee retained by TAM following payment of the sub-advisory fees, and how the portion of the contractual management fee retained by TAM at a specified asset level compared to the portions retained by other investment advisers managing mutual funds with similar investment strategies as calculated by an independent provider of information.

Transamerica Balanced II. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was below the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class R Shares of the Fund were below the median for its peer group and above the median for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Bond. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was below the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I Shares of the Fund were below the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Capital Growth. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was in line with the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I Shares of the Fund were above the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders. The Trustees noted that they had previously approved a reduction to the Fund’s management fee schedule, which took effect on October 18, 2019 and was not fully reflected in the comparative data.

Transamerica Dividend Focused. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was below the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I Shares of the Fund were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Dynamic Income. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee and actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I Shares of the Fund were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was in line with the median for its peer group and below the median for its peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I Shares of the Fund were in line with the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Event Driven. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was below the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I Shares of the Fund were below the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

 

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Transamerica Floating Rate. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was below the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I Shares of the Fund were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Global Equity. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was in line with the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I Shares of the Fund were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Government Money Market. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was above the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I Shares of the Fund were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica High Quality Bond. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee and the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I3 Shares of the Fund were above the median for its peer group and below the median for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica High Yield Bond. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was below the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I Shares of the Fund were in line with the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders. The Trustees noted that they had previously approved a reduction to the Fund’s management fee schedule, which took effect on January 6, 2020 and was not fully reflected in the comparative data.

Transamerica High Yield Muni. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was below the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I Shares of the Fund were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Inflation Opportunities. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee and the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I Shares of the Fund were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees and TAM agreed upon a reduction to the Fund’s management fee schedule. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Inflation-Protected Securities. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was in line with the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I3 Shares of the Fund were above the median for its peer group and below the median for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Intermediate Bond. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was in line with the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I3 Shares of the Fund were in line with the median for its peer group and below the median for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Intermediate Muni. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was in line with the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I Shares of the Fund were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders. The Trustees noted that they had previously approved additional breakpoints in the Fund’s management fee schedule, which took effect on May 1, 2020.

 

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Transamerica International Equity. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was below the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I Shares of the Fund were below the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica International Growth. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was in line with the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I Shares of the Fund were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica International Small Cap Value. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was in line with the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I Shares of the Fund were in line with the median for its peer group and above the median for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica International Stock. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was below the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I Shares of the Fund were above the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Large Cap Value. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was in line with the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I Shares of the Fund were above the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Large Core. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee and the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I3 Shares of the Fund were below the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Large Growth. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was in line with the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I3 Shares of the Fund were below the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders. The Trustees noted that they had previously approved a reduction to the Fund’s management fee schedule, which took effect on August 2, 2019 and was not fully reflected in the comparative data.

Transamerica Large Value Opportunities. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee and the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I3 Shares of the Fund were below the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Mid Cap Growth. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was below the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I Shares of the Fund were in line with the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Mid Cap Value Opportunities. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was below the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I Shares of the Fund were in line with the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica MLP & Energy Income. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee and the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I Shares of the Fund were below the median for its peer group and above the median for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

 

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Transamerica Multi-Asset Income. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was below the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I Shares of the Fund were below the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders. The Trustees noted that they had previously approved a reduction to the Fund’s management fee schedule, which took effect on May 1, 2019 and was not fully reflected in the comparative data.

Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was in line with the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I Shares of the Fund were above the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders. The Trustees noted that they had previously approved a reduction to the Fund’s management fee schedule, which took effect on May 1, 2020 and was not fully reflected in the comparative data.

Transamerica Short-Term Bond. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was above the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I Shares of the Fund were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Small Cap Growth. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was in line with the median for its peer group and above the median for its peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I Shares of the Fund were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Small Cap Value. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee and the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I Shares of the Fund were in line with the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Small/Mid Cap Value. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was below the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I Shares of the Fund were above the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Unconstrained Bond. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee and actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I Shares of the Fund were below the medians for its peer group and in line with the medians for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders. The Trustees noted that they had previously approved a reduction to the Fund’s management fee schedule, which took effect on August 1, 2019 and was not fully reflected in the comparative data.

Transamerica US Growth. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was below the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I Shares of the Fund were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders. The Trustees noted that they had previously approved a reduction to the Fund’s management fee schedule, which took effect on August 2, 2019 and was not fully reflected in the comparative data.

On the basis of these considerations, together with the other information it considered, the Board determined that the management and sub-advisory fees to be received by TAM and the Sub-Advisers under the Management Agreement and each Sub-Advisory Agreement are reasonable in light of the services provided.

Cost of Services Provided and Level of Profitability

The Board reviewed information provided by TAM about the cost of providing and procuring fund management services, as well as the costs of the provision of administration, transfer agency and other services, to each Fund and to Transamerica Funds as a whole by TAM and its affiliates. The Board considered the profitability of TAM and its affiliates in providing these services for each Fund and

 

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Transamerica Funds as a whole. The Trustees recognized the competitiveness of the mutual fund industry and the importance of an investment adviser’s long-term profitability, including for maintaining company and management stability and accountability.

The Board also considered the allocation methodology used for calculating the profitability of TAM and its affiliates. The Board noted that the revenue and expense allocation methodology used by TAM to estimate its profitability with respect to its relationship with the Funds had been reviewed previously by an independent consultant. The Trustees considered that TAM reported that it had not made material changes to this methodology, and that the methodology had been applied consistently for each Fund.

With respect to the Sub-Advisers, the Board noted that the sub-advisory fees are the product of arm’s-length negotiation between TAM and the applicable Sub-Adviser, which is not affiliated with TAM (with the exception of those fees paid to Aegon Asset Management US (“AAM”), which is affiliated with TAM), and are paid by TAM and not the applicable Fund. As a result, for those Funds not sub-advised by AAM, the Board focused on the profitability of TAM and its affiliates with respect to the applicable Fund. For each Fund sub-advised by AAM, the Board noted that information about AAM’s revenues and expenses was incorporated into the profitability analysis for TAM and its affiliates with respect to each Fund. As a result, the Board focused on profitability information for TAM and its affiliates and AAM in the aggregate.

Based on this information, the Board determined that the profitability of TAM and its affiliates from their relationships with the Funds was not excessive.

Economies of Scale

The Board considered economies of scale with respect to the management of each Fund, whether the Fund had appropriately benefited from any economies of scale and whether there was the potential for realization of any future economies of scale. The Board also considered the existence of economies of scale with respect to management of the Transamerica mutual funds overall and the extent to which the Funds benefited from any economies of scale. The Board recognized that, as a Fund’s assets increase, any economies of scale realized by TAM or a Sub-Adviser may not directly correlate with each other or with any economies of scale that might be realized by the Fund. The Board considered each Fund’s management fee schedule and the existence of breakpoints, if any, and also considered the extent to which TAM shared economies of scale, if any, with the Funds through undertakings to limit or reimburse Fund expenses and to invest in maintaining and developing its capabilities and services. The Board also considered each Sub-Adviser’s sub-advisory fee schedule and the existence of breakpoints, if any, and how such breakpoints relate to any breakpoints in the applicable Fund’s management fee schedule. The Board considered that certain Funds’ sub-advisory fees would be based on the combined assets of multiple funds. The Trustees concluded that each Fund’s fee structure reflected an appropriate sharing of any efficiencies or economies of scale to date and noted that they will have the opportunity to periodically reexamine the appropriateness of the management fees payable to TAM and the fees paid to the Sub-Advisers in light of any economies of scale experienced in the future.

Benefits to TAM, its Affiliates and/or the Sub-Advisers from their Relationships with the Funds

The Board considered other benefits derived by TAM, its affiliates and/or the Sub-Advisers from their relationships with the Funds. The Board noted that TAM does not receive benefits from research obtained with commissions paid to broker-dealers for portfolio transactions (“soft dollars”) as a result of its relationships with the Funds and that TAM believes the use of soft dollars by Advent Capital Management, LLC, Barrow, Hanley, Mewhinney & Strauss, LLC, J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc., Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, L.P., Levin Easterly Partners LLC, Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc., Peregrine Capital Management, LLC, PineBridge Investments LLC, Ranger Investment Management, L.P., Rockefeller and Co., Inc., Systematic Financial Management L.P., TDAM USA Inc., Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley LLC and Wellington Management Company LLP is generally appropriate and in the best interests of the applicable Funds. The Board also noted that Barrow, Hanley, Mewhinney & Strauss, LLC, ClariVest Asset Management LLC, J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc., Levin Easterly Partners LLC, Peregrine Capital Management, LLC, PineBridge Investments LLC, Ranger Investment Management, L.P., Rockefeller and Co., Inc., Systematic Financial Management L.P., Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley LLC and Wellington Management Company LLP participate in a brokerage program pursuant to which a portion of brokerage commissions paid by each applicable Fund is recaptured for the benefit of the Fund and its shareholders, thus limiting the amount of soft dollar arrangements the Sub-Adviser may engage in with respect to a Fund’s brokerage transactions.

Other Considerations

The Board noted that TAM has made a substantial commitment to the recruitment and retention of high quality personnel and maintains the financial, compliance and operational resources reasonably necessary to manage each Fund in a professional manner that is consistent with the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. In this regard, the Board favorably considered the procedures and policies TAM has in place to enforce compliance with applicable laws and regulations and oversee the portfolio management activities of the Sub-Advisers. The Board also noted that TAM has made an entrepreneurial commitment and undertaken certain business risks with respect to the management and success of the Funds.

 

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MANAGEMENT AND SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENTS — CONTRACT RENEWAL (concluded)

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Conclusion

After consideration of the factors described above, as well as other factors, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the renewal of the Management Agreement and each Sub-Advisory Agreement was in the best interests of the applicable Fund and its shareholders and voted to approve the renewal of the Agreements.

 

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TRANSAMERICA DYNAMIC INCOME

APPROVAL OF SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

On July 31, 2020, Franklin Resources, Inc. (“Franklin”) acquired Legg Mason Inc. (“Legg Mason”), the parent company of QS Investors, LLC (“QS Investors”). This transaction constituted an “assignment,” within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940, of the sub-advisory agreements between Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”) and QS Investors, resulting in their automatic termination.

In anticipation of the closing of the transaction, the Board of Trustees of Transamerica Funds (the “Board” or “Board Members”), at a meeting held on June 17-18, 2020, considered the continued retention of QS Investors as sub-adviser to Transamerica Dynamic Income (the “Fund”). Following their review and consideration, the Board Members determined that the terms of the proposed sub-advisory agreements between TAM and QS Investors, with respect to the Fund (the “New Sub-Advisory Agreement”), were reasonable, and approval of each New Sub-Advisory Agreement was in the best interests of the applicable Fund and its shareholders. The Board Members, including the independent members of the Board (the “Independent Board Members”), unanimously approved the New Sub-Advisory Agreement to take effect upon the closing of the transaction.

To assist the Board Members in their consideration of the New Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Board Members requested and received from TAM and QS Investors certain materials and information in advance of the meeting. The Board Members then reviewed such information as they deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the New Sub-Advisory Agreement. In addition, the Independent Board Members consulted with counsel, including independent legal counsel, discussing, among other things, the legal standards and certain other considerations relevant to the Board Members’ deliberations.

Among other matters, the Board Members considered:

(a)        that QS Investors would remain the sub-adviser to the Fund and that the transaction is not expected to result in any diminution in the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund and the shareholders, including compliance services;

(b)        that Franklin has no current plans to make any changes to the management structure, personnel or processes of QS Investors following the transaction;

(c)        that QS Investors will become part of an organization with greater scale, broader distribution capabilities and new opportunities to grow;

(d)        that QS Investors will continue to have the capabilities, resources and personnel necessary to provide services to the Fund based on an assessment of QS Investors, its investment personnel, and the services QS Investors currently provides to the Fund; and

(e)        that the New Sub-Advisory Agreements will not result in any change in the rate of sub-advisory fees payable by TAM to QS Investors.

In approving the New Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Board Members also relied, as to QS Investors’ services, fees, profitability and fallout benefits, on their deliberations in connection with the renewal of the existing sub-advisory agreements at the same meeting.

In their deliberations, the Board Members evaluated and weighed a number of considerations that they believed to be relevant in light of the legal advice furnished to them by counsel, including independent legal counsel, and made a decision in the exercise of their own business judgment. The Board Members based their decisions on the considerations discussed above, among others, although they did not identify any particular consideration or item of information that was controlling of their decisions, and each Board Member may have attributed different weights to the various factors.

After consideration of the factors described above, as well as other factors, the Board Members, including all of the Independent Board Members, concluded that the approval of the New Sub-Advisory Agreement was in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders and unanimously approved the New Sub-Advisory Agreement to take effect upon the closing of the transaction.

 

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TRANSAMERICA HIGH YIELD ESG

MANAGEMENT AND SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENTS — INITIAL CONTRACT APPROVAL

(unaudited)

 

At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Transamerica Funds (“Board” or “Board Members”) held on March 11-12, 2020, the Board considered the approval of the proposed investment management agreement (“Management Agreement”) between Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”) and Transamerica Funds on behalf of Transamerica High Yield ESG (“Fund”) and the proposed sub-advisory agreement between TAM and Aegon Asset Management US (“AAM”) for the Fund (“Sub-Advisory Agreement” and, together with the Management Agreement, “Agreements”).

Following its review and consideration, the Board determined that the terms of the Agreements were reasonable and that the approval of the Agreements was in the best interests of the Fund and its future shareholders. The Board, including the Independent Board Members, unanimously approved the Agreements for an initial two-year period.

Prior to reaching their decision, the Board Members requested and received from TAM and AAM certain information. The Board Members then reviewed such information as they deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Agreements, including information they had previously received from TAM and AAM as part of their regular oversight of other funds managed by TAM and sub-advised by AAM, and knowledge they gained over time through meeting with TAM and AAM. Among other materials, the Board Members considered comparative fee, expense and performance information prepared by TAM.

In their deliberations, the Independent Board Members met privately without representatives of TAM or AAM present and were represented throughout the process by their independent legal counsel. In considering whether to approve the Agreements, the Board Members evaluated and weighed a number of considerations that they believed to be relevant in light of the legal advice furnished to them by counsel, including independent legal counsel, and made a decision in the exercise of their own business judgment. They based their decisions on the considerations discussed below, among others, although they did not identify any particular consideration or item of information that was controlling of their decisions, and each Board Member may have attributed different weights to the various factors.

Nature, Extent and Quality of the Services to be Provided. The Board considered the nature, extent and quality of the services expected to be provided by TAM and AAM. The Board also considered the proposed investment approach for the Fund; the experience, capability and integrity of TAM’s senior management; the financial resources of TAM; TAM’s management oversight process; the continuous and regular management services to be provided by AAM; the experience of AAM with the proposed investment strategy; and the professional qualifications and experience of AAM’s portfolio management team.

The Board also considered the continuous and regular investment management and other services to be provided by TAM, when acting as a manager of managers, for the portion of the management fee it retains after payment of the sub-advisory fees. The Board noted that the investment management and other services to be provided by TAM would include the design, development and ongoing review and evaluation of the Fund and its investment strategy; the selection, oversight and monitoring of AAM to perform certain duties with respect to the Fund; ongoing portfolio trading oversight and analysis; risk management oversight and analysis; design, development, implementation and ongoing review and evaluation of a process for the valuation of fund investments; design, development, implementation and ongoing review and evaluation of a compliance program for the Fund; design, development, implementation and ongoing review and evaluation of a process for the voting of proxies and exercise of rights to consent to corporate action for fund investments; participation in Board meetings and oversight of preparation of materials for the Board, including materials for Board meetings and regular communications with the Board; oversight of preparation of the Fund’s prospectus, statement of additional information, shareholder reports and other disclosure materials and regulatory filings; and ongoing cash management services. The Board considered that TAM’s investment management services would also include the provision of supervisory and administrative services to the Fund. The Board also noted that TAM, as part of the services it provides to all Transamerica mutual funds, which would include the Fund, oversees the services provided by the custodian, transfer agent, independent accountant and legal counsel and supervises the performance of the recordkeeping and shareholder service functions of the funds.

Investment Performance. The Board Members considered AAM’s investment management experience, capabilities and resources. The Board Members recognized that the Fund is not yet in existence and therefore has no historical performance for the Board Members to review. The Board Members considered the performance of an account using AAM’s proposed high yield ESG strategy launched in March 2019, relative to the performance of (i) a peer universe of comparable funds and (ii) the Fund’s proposed benchmark, Bloomberg Barclay’s U.S. High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index, in each case for the period ended December 31, 2019. In order to evaluate the performance of AAM’s proposed strategy over longer time periods and for a full market cycle, the Board Members also considered the performance of a composite of AAM’s non-ESG focused high yield strategies, relative to the historical performance of the same peer universe and benchmark, in each case for the various trailing periods ended December 31, 2019. On the basis of this information and the Board Members’ assessment of the nature, extent and quality of the management services to be provided by TAM and the sub-advisory services to be provided by AAM, the Board concluded that TAM and AAM are capable of generating a level of investment performance that is appropriate in scope and extent in light of the Fund’s proposed investment objective, policies and strategies, the competitive landscape of the investment company business and investor needs.

 

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TRANSAMERICA HIGH YIELD ESG

MANAGEMENT AND SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENTS — INITIAL CONTRACT APPROVAL (continued)

(unaudited)

 

Management and Sub-Advisory Fees and Total Expense Ratio. The Board considered the proposed management fee and anticipated total expense ratio of the Fund, including information provided by TAM comparing the management fee and total expense ratio of the Fund to the management fees and total expense ratios of comparable investment companies in the Broadridge and Morningstar peer universes.

The Board also considered the fees to be charged by AAM for sub-advisory services, as well as the portion of the Fund’s management fee to be retained by TAM following payment of the sub-advisory fee. The Board noted that the proposed management fee is slightly below the applicable Morningstar peer universe median and slightly above the Broadridge peer universe median. The Board also noted that, except for Class R4 and Class R6, at the time of the Fund’s proposed launch, the estimated total expense ratio of each class of the Fund would be below or within five basis points of the applicable Broadridge and Morningstar peer universe median. The Board noted that Class R4 and R6 will not be initially offered at the Fund’s launch and that once the Fund gains scale, TAM expects that Class R4 and R6 will be within five basis points of the applicable Broadridge and Morningstar peer universe medians. The Board also considered that TAM proposed to enter into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which could result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

On the basis of these considerations, together with the other information it considered, the Board determined that the management and sub-advisory fees to be received by TAM and AAM under the Agreements are reasonable in light of the services to be provided.

Cost of Services to be Provided and Level of Profitability. The Board noted that the Fund was not yet in existence and therefore no revenue, cost or profitability data was available for the Board to review. However, the Board reviewed projected profitability information provided by TAM about the cost of providing and procuring fund management services, as well as the costs of the provision of administration, transfer agency and other services, to the Fund by TAM and its affiliates. The Board determined that the profitability of TAM and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund was not anticipated to be excessive.

With respect to AAM, the Board noted that the proposed sub-advisory fees are the product of arm’s-length negotiation between TAM and AAM and would be paid by TAM and not the Fund. As a result, the Board did not consider AAM’s anticipated profitability to be material to its decision to approve the Sub-Advisory Agreement.

Economies of Scale. In evaluating the extent to which the proposed fees payable under the Agreements reflected economies of scale or would permit economies of scale to be realized in the future, the Board Members considered the management and sub-advisory fee schedules and the existence of breakpoints in those schedules, as detailed in the materials provided to the Board Members, and noted each fee breakpoint with respect to the various asset levels to be achieved by the Fund. The Board Members also considered that the appointment of AAM as sub-adviser had the potential to attract additional assets due to AAM’s known asset management capabilities. The Board Members concluded that the proposed fees and breakpoints may benefit shareholders by permitting economies of scale in the form of lower management fees as the level of assets grows for the Fund. The Board Members also noted that they would have the opportunity to periodically reexamine the appropriateness of the management fees payable by the Fund to TAM, and the sub-advisory fees payable by TAM to AAM, in light of any economies of scale experienced in the future.

Benefits to TAM, its Affiliates and/or AAM from their Relationships with the Fund. The Board considered other benefits expected to be derived by TAM, its affiliates, and/or AAM from their relationships with the Fund. The Board noted that TAM would not receive benefits from research obtained with commissions paid to broker-dealers for portfolio transactions (“soft dollars”) as a result of its relationships with AAM or the Fund, and that AAM may engage in soft dollar arrangements and receive such benefits, consistent with applicable law and “best execution” requirements. The Board noted that it would have the opportunity in the future to review the benefits over time.

Other Considerations. The Board noted that TAM has made a substantial commitment to the recruitment and retention of high quality personnel and maintains the financial, compliance and operational resources reasonably necessary to manage the Fund in a professional manner that is consistent with the best interests of the Fund and its future shareholders. In this regard, the Board favorably considered the procedures and policies TAM has in place to enforce compliance with applicable laws and regulations and oversee the portfolio management activities of AAM. The Board also noted that TAM has made a significant entrepreneurial commitment and undertaken certain business risks with respect to the management and success of the Fund.

Conclusion. After consideration of the factors described above, as well as other factors, the Board Members, including the Independent Board Members, concluded that the approval of the Agreements was in the best interests of the Fund and its future shareholders and voted to approve the Agreements.

 

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TRANSAMERICA LARGE CAP VALUE

APPROVAL OF SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT

(unaudited)

 

At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Transamerica Funds (the “Board” or “Board Members”) held on August 5-6, 2020, the Board Members considered the termination of Levin Easterly Partners LLC (“Levin”) as sub-adviser to Transamerica Large Cap Value (the “Fund”) and Transamerica Rothschild & Co Large Cap Value VP (formerly, Transamerica Levin Large Cap Value VP), a series of Transamerica Series Trust (each a “LCV Fund” and collectively, the “LCV Funds”), and the approval of the proposed sub-advisory agreements (each a “Rothschild Sub-Advisory Agreement,” and collectively, the “Rothschild Sub-Advisory Agreements”) between Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”) and Rothschild & Co Asset Management US Inc. (“Rothschild”) with respect to the LCV Funds, as well as the approval of a revised management fee schedule for each LCV Fund.

Following their review and consideration, the Board Members determined, with respect to each LCV Fund, that the terms of the Rothschild Sub-Advisory Agreement were reasonable and that the termination of Levin as sub-adviser to the LCV Fund and the approval of the Rothschild Sub-Advisory Agreement were in the best interests of the LCV Fund and its shareholders. The Board Members, including the Independent Board Members, authorized TAM to terminate the sub-advisory agreements with Levin and unanimously approved the Rothschild Sub-Advisory Agreements for an initial two-year period. The Board Members, including the independent members of the Board (the “Independent Board Members”), also unanimously approved the revised management fee schedule for each LCV Fund.

Prior to reaching their decision, the Board Members requested and received from TAM and Rothschild certain information. They then reviewed such information as they deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the proposed Rothschild Sub-Advisory Agreements, including information they had previously received from TAM as part of their regular oversight of the LCV Funds, and knowledge they gained over time through meeting with TAM. Among other materials, the Board Members considered fee, expense and profitability information prepared by TAM. To the extent applicable, the Board Members considered information about the performance of a similar fund managed by Rothschild.

In their deliberations, the Independent Board Members met privately without representatives of TAM or Rothschild present and were represented throughout the process by their independent legal counsel. In considering whether to approve the Rothschild Sub-Advisory Agreements, the Board Members evaluated and weighed a number of considerations that they believed to be relevant in light of the legal advice furnished to them by counsel, including independent legal counsel, and made a decision in the exercise of their own business judgment. They based their decisions on the considerations discussed below, among others, although they did not identify any particular consideration or item of information that was controlling of their decisions, and each Board Member may have attributed different weights to the various factors.

Nature, Extent and Quality of the Services. In evaluating the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided by Rothschild under the Rothschild Sub-Advisory Agreements, the Board Members considered information provided by TAM and Rothschild regarding the operations, facilities, organization and personnel of Rothschild, the anticipated ability of Rothschild to perform its duties under the Rothschild Sub-Advisory Agreements and the proposed changes to the LCV Funds’ principal investment strategies. The Board Members further considered that: (i) Rothschild is an experienced asset management firm; (ii) TAM is recommending that Rothschild be appointed as sub-adviser to the LCV Funds; and (iii) TAM believes that Rothschild has the capabilities, resources and personnel necessary to provide sub-advisory services to the LCV Funds based on TAM’s assessment of Rothschild’s organization and investment personnel. The Board Members also considered Rothschild’s proposed responsibilities and experience with the LCV Funds’ proposed principal investment strategies.

The Board Members noted that TAM had advised the Board Members that neither the approval of the Rothschild Sub-Advisory Agreements nor the approval of the revised management fee schedules was expected to result in any diminution in the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the LCV Funds and their shareholders, including compliance services. Based on these and other considerations, the Board Members determined that Rothschild can provide sub-advisory services that are appropriate in scope and extent in light of the proposed investment program for the LCV Funds and that Rothschild’s appointment is not expected to diminish the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the LCV Funds.

Investment Performance. The Board Members considered Rothschild’s investment management experience, capabilities and resources. The Board Members reviewed the historical performance of each LCV Fund for various trailing periods ended March 31, 2020 as compared to: (i) the simulated, back-tested performance of the proposed strategy (“Proposed Strategy”); (ii) the historical performance of an existing Rothschild large cap value strategy with a more diversified portfolio (“Existing Rothschild Strategy”); (iii) the LCV Funds’ benchmark; and (iv) an applicable peer group median. The Board Members noted that both the Proposed Strategy and the Existing Rothschild Strategy outperformed Class I shares of the Fund for the past one-, three- and five-year periods and Service Class shares of Transamerica Rothschild & Co Large Cap Value VP for the past one-year period. The Board Members further noted that the Proposed Strategy and the Existing Rothschild Strategy outperformed the LCV Funds’ benchmark and the applicable peer group median, each for the past one-, three-, five- and ten-year periods.

 

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TRANSAMERICA LARGE CAP VALUE

APPROVAL OF SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT (continued)

(unaudited)

 

On the basis of this information and the Board Members’ assessment of the nature, extent and quality of the sub-advisory services to be provided by Rothschild, the Board Members concluded that Rothschild is capable of generating a level of investment performance that is appropriate in scope and extent in light of the Proposed Strategy, the competitive landscape of the investment company business and investor needs.

Management and Sub-Advisory Fees and Total Expense Ratio. The Board Members considered the revised management and new sub-advisory fee schedules (“Fee Changes”) for each LCV Fund. The Board Members reviewed the management fee and total expense ratio of each class of each LCV Fund, assuming implementation of the Fee Changes and based on assets as of March 1, 2020, as compared to the applicable Broadridge and Morningstar peer group medians. The Board Members noted that the management fee of each LCV Fund would be below the applicable Broadridge and Morningstar peer group medians. With respect to the Fund, the Board Members noted that the total expense ratios of each share class for which applicable Broadridge and Morningstar peer group medians were available would be in line with or below such medians, with the exception of Class R1, which would be below the applicable Morningstar peer group median, but above the applicable Broadridge peer group median. With respect to Transamerica Rothschild & Co Large Cap Value VP, the Board Members considered that the total expense ratio of each class would be above the applicable Broadridge and Morningstar peer group medians. The Board Members noted TAM’s representation that it does not consider Transamerica Rothschild & Co Large Cap Value VP to be at scale and expects the Fund’s expenses to decrease as the Fund gains scale.

The Board Members considered that the revised management and new sub-advisory fee schedules for each LCV Fund would be lower at all asset levels than the current management and sub-advisory fee schedules. The Board Members also considered that TAM had negotiated with Rothschild to have the LCV Funds’ assets aggregated for purposes of computing breakpoints in the new sub-advisory fee schedules. The Board Members noted that if the Fee Changes are implemented, the total expense ratio of each class of each LCV Fund is expected to decrease or remain the same. The Board noted that as the LCV Funds grow in size, the revised management and new sub-advisory fee schedules have the potential to result in additional savings for shareholders.

The Board Members considered the portion of each LCV Fund’s management fee to be retained by TAM following payment of the sub-advisory fee by TAM to Rothschild and noted that TAM considered the amount to be reasonable compensation for its services. On the basis of these and other considerations, together with the other information it considered, the Board Members determined that the revised management fee schedule and new sub-advisory fee schedule for each LCV Fund were reasonable in light of the services to be provided.

Cost of Services to be Provided and Level of Profitability. With respect to Rothschild, the Board Members noted that the proposed sub-advisory fees are the product of arm’s-length negotiation between TAM and Rothschild, which is not affiliated with TAM, and would be paid by TAM and not the LCV Funds. As a result, the Board Members did not consider Rothschild’s anticipated profitability to be material to its decision to approve the Rothschild Sub-Advisory Agreements. The Board Members also reviewed pro forma estimated TAM profitability information provided by TAM, noting that, based on assets as of May 31, 2020, there was expected to be a nominal net decrease in the net management fees retained by TAM for the Fund and a nominal net increase in the fees retained for Transamerica Rothschild & Co Large Cap Value VP. The Board Members considered TAM’s view that each LCV Fund’s proposed net management fee would allow TAM to be reasonably compensated for its services.

Economies of Scale. In evaluating the extent to which each LCV Fund’s revised management fee schedule and new sub-advisory fee schedule reflected economies of scale or would permit economies of scale to be realized in the future, the Board Members considered the existence of breakpoints in both the management and sub-advisory fee schedules. The Board Members concluded that they would have the opportunity to periodically reexamine the appropriateness of the management fees payable by each LCV Fund to TAM, and the sub-advisory fees payable by TAM to Rothschild, in light of any economies of scale experienced in the future.

Fall-Out Benefits. The Board considered other benefits expected to be derived by Rothschild from its relationships with the LCV Funds. The Board noted that TAM would not receive benefits from research obtained with commissions paid to broker-dealers for portfolio transactions (“soft dollars”) as a result of its relationships with Rothschild or the LCV Funds, and that Rothschild may engage in soft dollar arrangements and receive such benefits, consistent with applicable law and “best execution” requirements.

Conclusion. After consideration of the factors described above, as well as other factors, the Board Members, including the Independent Board Members, concluded that the approval of the revised management fee schedule and Rothschild Sub-Advisory Agreement for each LCV Fund was in the best interests of the LCV Fund and its shareholders and voted to approve the revised management fee schedule and Rothschild Sub-Advisory Agreement for each LCV Fund.

 

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TRANSAMERICA SUSTAINABLE BOND

MANAGEMENT AND SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENTS — INITIAL CONTRACT APPROVAL

(unaudited)

 

At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Transamerica Funds (“Board” or “Board Members”) held on March 11-12, 2020, the Board considered the approval of the proposed investment management agreement (“Management Agreement”) between Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”) and Transamerica Funds on behalf of Transamerica Sustainable Bond (“Fund”) and the proposed sub-advisory agreement between TAM and Aegon Asset Management US (“AAM”) for the Fund (“Sub-Advisory Agreement” and, together with the Management Agreement, “Agreements”).

Following its review and consideration, the Board determined that the terms of the Agreements were reasonable and that the approval of the Agreements was in the best interests of the Fund and its future shareholders. The Board, including the Independent Board Members, unanimously approved the Agreements for an initial two-year period.

Prior to reaching their decision, the Board Members requested and received from TAM and AAM certain information. The Board Members then reviewed such information as they deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Agreements, including information they had previously received from TAM and AAM as part of their regular oversight of other funds managed by TAM and sub-advised by AAM, and knowledge they gained over time through meeting with TAM and AAM. Among other materials, the Board Members considered comparative fee, expense and performance information prepared by TAM.

In their deliberations, the Independent Board Members met privately without representatives of TAM or AAM present and were represented throughout the process by their independent legal counsel. In considering whether to approve the Agreements, the Board Members evaluated and weighed a number of considerations that they believed to be relevant in light of the legal advice furnished to them by counsel, including independent legal counsel, and made a decision in the exercise of their own business judgment. They based their decisions on the considerations discussed below, among others, although they did not identify any particular consideration or item of information that was controlling of their decisions, and each Board Member may have attributed different weights to the various factors.

Nature, Extent and Quality of the Services to be Provided. The Board considered the nature, extent and quality of the services expected to be provided by TAM and AAM. The Board also considered the proposed investment approach for the Fund; the experience, capability and integrity of TAM’s senior management; the financial resources of TAM; TAM’s management oversight process; the continuous and regular management services to be provided by AAM; the experience of AAM with the proposed investment strategy; and the professional qualifications and experience of AAM’s portfolio management team.

The Board also considered the continuous and regular investment management and other services to be provided by TAM, when acting as a manager of managers, for the portion of the management fee it retains after payment of the sub-advisory fees. The Board noted that the investment management and other services to be provided by TAM would include the design, development and ongoing review and evaluation of the Fund and its investment strategy; the selection, oversight and monitoring of AAM to perform certain duties with respect to the Fund; ongoing portfolio trading oversight and analysis; risk management oversight and analysis; design, development, implementation and ongoing review and evaluation of a process for the valuation of fund investments; design, development, implementation and ongoing review and evaluation of a compliance program for the Fund; design, development, implementation and ongoing review and evaluation of a process for the voting of proxies and exercise of rights to consent to corporate action for fund investments; participation in Board meetings and oversight of preparation of materials for the Board, including materials for Board meetings and regular communications with the Board; oversight of preparation of the Fund’s prospectus, statement of additional information, shareholder reports and other disclosure materials and regulatory filings; and ongoing cash management services. The Board considered that TAM’s investment management services would also include the provision of supervisory and administrative services to the Fund. The Board also noted that TAM, as part of the services it provides to all Transamerica mutual funds, which would include the Fund, oversees the services provided by the custodian, transfer agent, independent accountant and legal counsel and supervises the performance of the recordkeeping and shareholder service functions of the funds.

Investment Performance. The Board Members considered AAM’s investment management experience, capabilities and resources. The Board Members recognized that the Fund is not yet in existence and therefore has no historical performance for the Board Members to review. The Board Members considered the performance of an account using AAM’s proposed sustainable fixed income strategy launched in April 2019, relative to the performance of (i) a peer universe of comparable funds and (ii) the Fund’s proposed benchmark, Bloomberg Barclay’s U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, in each case for the period ended December 31, 2019. In order to evaluate the performance of AAM’s proposed strategy over longer time periods and for a full market cycle, the Board Members also considered the performance of a composite of AAM’s non-sustainability focused core plus strategies, relative to the historical performance of the same peer universe and benchmark, in each case for the various trailing periods ended December 31, 2019. On the basis of this information and the Board Members’ assessment of the nature, extent and quality of the management services to be provided by TAM and the sub-advisory services to be provided by AAM, the Board concluded that TAM and AAM are capable of generating a level of investment performance that is appropriate in scope and extent in light of the Fund’s proposed investment objective, policies and strategies, the competitive landscape of the investment company business and investor needs.

 

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TRANSAMERICA SUSTAINABLE BOND

MANAGEMENT AND SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENTS — INITIAL CONTRACT APPROVAL (continued)

(unaudited)

 

Management and Sub-Advisory Fees and Total Expense Ratio. The Board considered the proposed management fee and anticipated total expense ratio of the Fund, including information provided by TAM comparing the management fee and total expense ratio of the Fund to the management fees and total expense ratios of comparable investment companies in the Broadridge and Morningstar peer universes.

The Board also considered the fees to be charged by AAM for sub-advisory services, as well as the portion of the Fund’s management fee to be retained by TAM following payment of the sub-advisory fee. The Board noted that the proposed management fee for the Fund is slightly above the Broadridge and Morningstar peer universe medians, although the breakpoint fee schedule allows for the management fee to be below median at higher scale. The Board also noted that the estimated total expense ratio of each class of the Fund are higher than the applicable Broadridge and Morningstar peer universe medians, but that TAM has proposed to enter into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, under which the total expense ratio of each class of the Fund, except Class R, will be capped within five basis points of the applicable peer universe median.

On the basis of these considerations, together with the other information it considered, the Board determined that the management and sub-advisory fees to be received by TAM and AAM under the Management Agreement and the Sub-Advisory Agreement are reasonable in light of the services to be provided.

Cost of Services to be Provided and Level of Profitability. The Board noted that the Fund was not yet in existence and therefore no revenue, cost or profitability data was available for the Board to review. However, the Board reviewed projected profitability information provided by TAM about the cost of providing and procuring fund management services, as well as the costs of the provision of administration, transfer agency and other services, to the Fund by TAM and its affiliates. The Board determined that the profitability of TAM and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund was not anticipated to be excessive.

With respect to AAM, the Board noted that the proposed sub-advisory fees are the product of arm’s-length negotiation between TAM and AAM and would be paid by TAM and not the Fund. As a result, the Board did not consider AAM’s anticipated profitability to be material to its decision to approve the Sub-Advisory Agreement.

Economies of Scale. In evaluating the extent to which the proposed fees payable under the Agreements reflected economies of scale or would permit economies of scale to be realized in the future, the Board Members considered the management and sub-advisory fee schedules and the existence of breakpoints in those schedules, as detailed in the materials provided to the Board Members, and noted each fee breakpoint with respect to the various asset levels to be achieved by the Fund. The Board Members also considered that the appointment of AAM as sub-adviser had the potential to attract additional assets due to AAM’s known asset management capabilities. The Board Members concluded that the proposed fees and breakpoints may benefit shareholders by permitting economies of scale in the form of lower management fees as the level of assets grows for the Fund. The Board Members also noted that they would have the opportunity to periodically reexamine the appropriateness of the management fees payable by the Fund to TAM, and the sub-advisory fees payable by TAM to AAM, in light of any economies of scale experienced in the future.

Benefits to TAM, its Affiliates and/or AAM from their Relationships with the Fund. The Board considered other benefits expected to be derived by TAM, its affiliates, and/or AAM from their relationships with the Fund. The Board noted that TAM would not receive benefits from research obtained with commissions paid to broker-dealers for portfolio transactions (“soft dollars”) as a result of its relationships with AAM or the Fund, and that AAM may engage in soft dollar arrangements and receive such benefits, consistent with applicable law and “best execution” requirements. The Board noted that it would have the opportunity in the future to review the benefits over time.

Other Considerations. The Board noted that TAM has made a substantial commitment to the recruitment and retention of high quality personnel and maintains the financial, compliance and operational resources reasonably necessary to manage the Fund in a professional manner that is consistent with the best interests of the Fund and its future shareholders. In this regard, the Board favorably considered the procedures and policies TAM has in place to enforce compliance with applicable laws and regulations and oversee the portfolio management activities of AAM. The Board also noted that TAM has made a significant entrepreneurial commitment and undertaken certain business risks with respect to the management and success of the Fund.

Conclusion. After consideration of the factors described above, as well as other factors, the Board Members, including the Independent Board Members, concluded that the approval of the Agreements was in the best interests of the Fund and its future shareholders and voted to approve the Agreements.

 

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TRANSAMERICA SUSTAINABLE EQUITY INCOME (FORMERLY, TRANSAMERICA DIVIDEND FOCUSED)

APPROVAL OF SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT

(unaudited)

 

At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Transamerica Funds (the “Board” or “Board Members”) held on August 5 and 6, 2020, the Board considered the termination of Barrow, Hanley, Mewhinney & Strauss, LLC (“Barrow Hanley”) as sub-adviser to Transamerica Sustainable Equity Income (formerly, Transamerica Dividend Focused) (the “Fund”) and the approval of the proposed sub-advisory agreement between Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”) and Aegon Asset Management UK plc (formerly, Kames Capital plc) (“AAM”) with respect to the Fund (the “AAM Sub-Advisory Agreement”), as well as the approval of a revised management fee schedule for the Fund.

Following their review and consideration, the Board Members determined that the terms of the AAM Sub-Advisory Agreement were reasonable and that the termination of Barrow Hanley as sub-adviser to the Fund and the approval of the AAM Sub-Advisory Agreement were in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. The Board, including the independent members of the Board (“Independent Board Members”), authorized TAM to terminate the sub-advisory agreement with Barrow Hanley and unanimously approved the AAM Sub-Advisory Agreement for an initial two-year period. The Board, including the Independent Board Members, also unanimously approved the revised management fee schedule for the Fund.

Prior to reaching their decision, the Board Members requested and received from TAM and AAM certain information. They then reviewed such information as they deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the proposed AAM Sub-Advisory Agreement, including information they had previously received from TAM as part of their regular oversight of the Fund, and knowledge they gained over time through meeting with TAM. Among other materials, the Board Members considered fee, expense and profitability information prepared by TAM.

In their deliberations, the Independent Board Members met privately without representatives of TAM or AAM present and were represented throughout the process by their independent legal counsel. In considering whether to approve the AAM Sub-Advisory Agreement between TAM and AAM with respect to the Fund, the Board Members evaluated and weighed a number of considerations that they believed to be relevant in light of the legal advice furnished to them by counsel, including independent legal counsel, and made a decision in the exercise of their own business judgment. They based their decisions on the considerations discussed below, among others, although they did not identify any particular consideration or item of information that was controlling of their decisions, and each Board Member may have attributed different weights to the various factors.

Nature, Extent and Quality of the Services. In evaluating the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided by AAM under the AAM Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Board considered, among other things, information provided by TAM and AAM regarding the operations, facilities, organization and personnel of AAM, the anticipated ability of AAM to perform its duties under the AAM Sub-Advisory Agreement, and the proposed changes to the Fund’s principal investment strategies. The Board further considered that: (i) AAM is an experienced asset management firm; (ii) TAM is recommending that AAM be appointed as sub-adviser to the Fund; and (iii) TAM believes that AAM has the capabilities, resources and personnel necessary to provide sub-advisory services to the Fund based on TAM’s assessment of AAM’s organization and investment personnel. The Board Members also considered AAM’s proposed responsibilities and experience with the Fund’s proposed principal investment strategies.

The Board noted that TAM had advised the Board Members that neither the approval of the AAM Sub-Advisory Agreement nor the approval of the revised management fee schedule was expected to result in any diminution in the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund and its shareholders, including compliance services. Based on these and other considerations, the Board Members determined that AAM can provide sub-advisory services that are appropriate in scope and extent in light of the proposed investment program for the Fund and that AAM’s appointment is not expected to diminish the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund.

Investment Performance. The Board considered AAM’s investment management experience, capabilities and resources. The Board reviewed the historical performance of the Fund for various trailing periods ended May 31, 2020 against the Fund’s benchmark. The Board Members noted that the Fund’s proposed strategy under AAM management was a custom strategy for which no historical performance data was available. The Board Members reviewed the historical performance of: (i) AAM Global Equity Income, an Irish domiciled open-end fund managed by AAM that uses the same dividend-focused philosophy as that proposed for the Fund; (ii) AAM Ethical Equity, a UK-domiciled open-end fund managed by AAM that employs a similar ESG dedicated strategy as that proposed for the Fund; and (iii) the U.S. sleeve of AAM Global Equity Income, as a way to demonstrate the team’s stock-picking skills in the U.S. market with a dividend approach.

On the basis of this information and the Board Members’ assessment of the nature, extent and quality of the sub-advisory services to be provided by AAM, the Board Members concluded that AAM is capable of generating a level of investment performance that is appropriate in scope and extent in light of the Fund’s proposed new principal investment strategies, the competitive landscape of the investment company business and investor needs.

 

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TRANSAMERICA SUSTAINABLE EQUITY INCOME (FORMERLY, TRANSAMERICA DIVIDEND FOCUSED)

APPROVAL OF SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT (continued)

(unaudited)

 

Management and Sub-Advisory Fees and Total Expense Ratio. The Board Members considered the revised management and new sub-advisory fee schedules (“Fee Changes”) for the Fund. The Board Members reviewed the management fee and total expense ratio of each class of the Fund, based on current assets and assuming implementation of the Fee Changes, as compared to the applicable Broadridge and Morningstar peer group medians. The Board Members noted that although the management fee and for certain share classes the total expense ratio would be above the applicable Broadridge and/or Morningstar peer group medians, TAM believes the management fee and total expense ratio of each class of the Fund would be competitive relative to peers.

The Board Members considered that the revised management and new sub-advisory fee schedules would be lower at all asset levels than the current management and sub-advisory fee schedules. The Board Members also considered that TAM had negotiated with AAM to have the Fund’s assets aggregated with the assets of Transamerica Aegon Sustainable Equity Income VP (formerly, Transamerica Barrow Hanley Dividend Focused VP) for purposes of computing breakpoints in the new sub-advisory fee schedule and that TAM had agreed to reimburse 0.09% of sub-transfer agency fees on Class I shares for the Fund. The Board Members noted that if the Fee Changes are implemented, the total expense ratio of each class of the Fund is expected to decrease. The Board Members noted that as the Fund grows in size, the revised management and new sub-advisory fee schedules have the potential to result in additional savings for shareholders.

The Board Members considered the portion of the Fund’s management fee to be retained by TAM following payment of the sub-advisory fee by TAM to AAM and noted that TAM considered the amount to be reasonable compensation for its services. On the basis of these and other considerations, together with the other information it considered, the Board Members determined that the revised management fee schedule and new sub-advisory fee schedule were reasonable in light of the services to be provided.

Cost of Services to be Provided and Level of Profitability. The Board Members reviewed pro forma estimated profitability information provided by TAM for TAM and its affiliates, including AAM. The Board Members noted that, based on assets as of May 31, 2020, there was expected to be a decrease in the net management fees retained by TAM, but an increase in overall profitability to the Transamerica/Aegon organization due to the fact that, unlike Barrow Hanley, AAM is an affiliated sub-adviser. The Board Members also considered TAM’s view that the Fund’s proposed net management fee would allow TAM to be reasonably compensated for its services. The Board Members also considered the pro forma revenue, expense and pre-distribution profit margin information provided by TAM and determined that the profitability of TAM and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund was not anticipated to be excessive.

Economies of Scale. In evaluating the extent to which the Fund’s revised management fee schedule and new sub-advisory fee schedule reflected economies of scale or would permit economies of scale to be realized in the future, the Board Members considered the existence of breakpoints in both the management and sub-advisory fee schedules. The Board Members noted that the revised management fee schedule and new sub-advisory fee schedule lower the asset levels for the last two breakpoints, which would benefit shareholders as the Fund grows in size. The Board Members concluded that they would have the opportunity to periodically reexamine the appropriateness of the management fees payable by the Fund to TAM, and the sub-advisory fees payable by TAM to AAM, in light of any economies of scale experienced in the future.

Fall-Out Benefits. The Board considered other benefits expected to be derived by AAM from its relationship with the Fund. The Board noted that TAM would not receive benefits from research obtained with commissions paid to broker-dealers for portfolio transactions (“soft dollars”) as a result of its relationships with AAM or the Fund, and that AAM had indicated it also would not engage in soft dollar arrangements and receive such benefits as a result of its relationships with TAM and the Fund.

Conclusion. After consideration of the factors described above, as well as other factors, the Board Members, including the Independent Board Members, concluded that the approval of the revised management fee schedule and the AAM Sub-Advisory Agreement was in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders and voted to approve the revised management fee schedule and the AAM Sub-Advisory Agreement.

 

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Management of the Trust

Board Members and Officers

(unaudited)

The members of the Board (“Board Members”) and executive officers of the Trust are listed below.

Interested Board Member means a board member who may be deemed an “interested person” (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust because of his current or former service with TAM or an affiliate of TAM. Interested Board Members may also be referred to herein as “Interested Trustees.” Independent Board Member means a Board Member who is not an “interested person” (as defined under the 1940 Act) of the Trust and may also be referred to herein as an “Independent Trustee.”

The Board governs each Fund and is responsible for protecting the interests of the shareholders. The Board Members are experienced executives who meet periodically throughout the year to oversee the business affairs of each Fund and the operation of each Fund by its officers. The Board also reviews the management of each Fund’s assets by the investment manager and its respective sub-adviser.

The Funds are among the Funds managed and sponsored by TAM (collectively, “Transamerica Fund Family”). The Transamerica Fund Family consists of (i) Transamerica Funds (“TF”); (ii) Transamerica Series Trust (“TST”); (iii) Transamerica ETF Trust (“TET”); and (iv) Transamerica Asset Allocation Variable Funds (“TAAVF”). The Transamerica Fund Family consists of 121 Funds as of the date of this Annual Report. With the exception of Mr. Smit, none of the Board Members serve on the board of trustees of TET. TET is overseen by a separate board of trustees.

The mailing address of each Board Member is c/o Secretary, 1801 California Street, Suite 5200, Denver, Colorado 80202.

Further information about the Funds’ Directors and Officers is available in the Funds’ Statement of Additional Information, which can be obtained without charge by calling 1-888-233-4339 or visiting the Funds’ website at www.transamerica.com.

The Board Members, their age, their positions with the Trust, and their principal occupations for the past five years (their titles may have varied during that period), the number of Funds in the Transamerica Fund Family the Board oversees, and other board memberships they hold are set forth in the table below. The length of time served is provided from the date a Board Member became a member of the Board.

 

Name and Age   Position(s)
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length
of Time
Served*
   Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Funds in
Complex
Overseen
by Board
Member
  Other
Directorships
Held By
Board Member
Marijn P. Smit
(47)
  Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer   Since
2014
  

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, TF, TST and TAAVF (2014 – present);

 

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, TET (2017 – present);

 

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, Transamerica Partners Portfolio (“TPP”), Transamerica Partners Funds Group (“TPFG”) and Transamerica Partners Funds Group II (“TPFG II”) (2014 – 2018);

 

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, Transamerica Income Shares, Inc. (“TIS”) (2014 – 2015);

 

Director, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”) and Transamerica Fund Services, Inc. (“TFS”) (2014 – present);

 

  121   Director,
Massachusetts
Fidelity Trust
Company
(2014 – present);
Director, Aegon
Global Funds
(2016 – present);
Director –
Akaan-Aegon,
S.A.P.I. de C.V.
(financial
services joint
venture in
Mexico)
(2017 – present)
Director,
Mongeral Aegon
Seguros e
Previdencia S.A.
(2019 – present);
and Director,
Mongeral Aegon
Investimentos

 

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Name and Age   Position(s)
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length
of Time
Served*
   Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Funds in
Complex
Overseen
by Board
Member
  Other
Directorships
Held By
Board Member
Marijn P. Smit (continued)           

Senior Vice President, Transamerica Retirement Solutions LLC (2012 – present); Trust Officer, Massachusetts Fidelity Trust

 

Company (2014 – present); President, Investment Solutions, Transamerica Investments & Retirement (2014 – 2016);

 

Vice President, Transamerica Premier Life Insurance Company (2010 – 2016);

 

Vice President, Transamerica Life Insurance Company (2010 – 2016);

 

Senior Vice President, Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company (2013 – 2016);

 

Senior Vice President, Transamerica Retirement Advisors, Inc. (2013 – 2016);

 

and President and Director, Transamerica Stable Value Solutions, Inc. (2010 – 2016).

      Ltda.
(2018 – present)
Alan F. Warrick
(72)
  Board Member   Since
2012
  

Board Member, TF, TST and TAAVF (2012 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2012 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2012 – 2015); Senior Advisor, Lovell Minnick Equity Partners

 

(2010 – present); Retired (2010).

  116   N/A

INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS

Sandra N. Bane
(68)
  Board Member   Since
2008
  

Retired (1999 – present);

 

Board Member, TF, TST and TAAVF (2008 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2008 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2008 – 2015); Board Member, Transamerica Investors, Inc. (“TII”) (2003 – 2010); and Partner, KPMG (1975 – 1999).

  116   Big 5 Sporting
Goods
(2002 – present);
Southern
Company Gas
(energy services
holding
company)
(2008 – present)

 

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Name and Age   Position(s)
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length
of Time
Served*
   Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Funds in
Complex
Overseen
by Board
Member
  Other
Directorships
Held By
Board Member

INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS — continued

Leo J. Hill
(64)
  Lead Independent Board Member   Since
2002
  

Principal, Advisor Network Solutions, LLC (business consulting) (2006 – present);

 

Board Member, TST (2001 – present);

 

Board Member, TF (2002 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2007 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2002 – 2015);

 

Board Member, TAAVF (2007 – present);

 

Board Member, TII (2008 – 2010); Market President, Nations Bank of Sun Coast

 

Florida (1998 – 1999); Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Barnett Banks of Treasure Coast Florida (1994 – 1998);

 

Executive Vice President and Senior Credit Officer, Barnett Banks of Jacksonville, Florida (1991 – 1994); and Senior Vice President and Senior Loan Administration Officer, Wachovia Bank of Georgia (1976 – 1991).

  116   Ameris Bancorp
(2013 – present);
Ameris Bank
(2013 – present)
David W. Jennings
(74)
  Board Member  

Since

2009

  

Board Member, TF, TST and TAAVF (2009 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2009 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2009 – 2015); Board Member, TII (2009 – 2010); Managing Director, Hilton Capital Management, LLC

 

(2010 – present); Principal, Maxam Capital Management, LLC (2006 – 2008); and Principal, Cobble Creek Management LP (2004 – 2006).

  116   N/A
Fredric A. Nelson III
(63)
  Board Member   Since
2017
  

Board Member, TF, TST and TAAVF (2017 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2017 – 2018);

 

  116   N/A

 

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Name and Age   Position(s)
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length
of Time
Served*
   Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Funds in
Complex
Overseen
by Board
Member
  Other
Directorships
Held By
Board Member

INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS — continued

Fredric A. Nelson III (continued)           

Chief Investment Officer (“CIO”), Commonfund (2011 – 2015); Vice Chairman, CIO, ING Investment Management Americas (2003 – 2009);

 

Managing Director, Head of U.S. Equity, JP Morgan Investment Management (1994 – 2003);

 

Managing Director, Head of Global Quantitative Investments Group, Bankers Trust Global Investment Management (1981 – 1994).

       
John E. Pelletier
(56)
  Board Member   Since
2017
  

Board Member, TF, TST and TAAVF (2017 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2017 – 2018); Director, Center for Financial Literacy, Champlain College (2010 – present);

 

Co-Chair, Vermont Financial Literacy Commission with Vermont State Treasurer (2015 – 2018); Chairman, Vermont Universal Children’s Higher Education Savings Account Program Advisory Committee (2015 – present);

 

Founder and Principal, Sterling Valley Consulting LLC (a financial services consulting firm) (2009 – 2017); Independent Director, The Sentinel Funds and Sentinel Variable Products Trust (2013 – 2017);

 

Chief Legal Officer, Eaton Vance Corp. (2007 – 2008); and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (2004 – 2007), General Counsel (1997 – 2004), Natixis Global Associates.

  116   N/A
Patricia L. Sawyer
(70)
  Board Member   Since
2007
  

Retired (2007 – present);

 

President/Founder, Smith & Sawyer LLC (management consulting) (1989 – 2007);

 

Board Member, TF and TST (2007 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (1993 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2007 – 2015); Board

 

  116   Honorary
Trustee, Bryant
University
(1996 – present)

 

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Name and Age   Position(s)
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length
of Time
Served*
   Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Funds in
Complex
Overseen
by Board
Member
  Other
Directorships
Held By
Board Member

INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS — continued

Patricia L. Sawyer (continued)           

 

Member, TII (2008 – 2010); Board Member, TAAVF (1993 – present); and Trustee, Chair of Finance Committee and Chair of Nominating Committee (1987 – 1996), Bryant University.

       
John W. Waechter
(68)
  Board Member   Since 2005   

Partner, Englander Fischer (2016 – present);
Attorney, Englander Fischer (2008 – 2015);

 

Retired (2004 – 2008); Board Member, TST (2004 – present);

 

Board Member, TF (2005 – present);

 

Board Member, TAAVF (2007 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2007 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2004 – 2015); Board Member, TII (2008 – 2010); Employee, RBC Dain Rauscher (securities dealer) (2004); Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer, William R. Hough & Co. (securities dealer) (1979 – 2004); and Treasurer, The Hough Group of Funds (1993 – 2004).

  116   Board Member,
Operation PAR,
Inc. (non-profit
organization)
(2008 – present);
Board Member,
Remember
Honor Support,
Inc. (non-profit
organization)
(2013 – present)
Board Member,
WRH Income
Properties, Inc.
(real estate)
(2014 – present);
Board Member,
Boley PAR, Inc.
(non-profit
organization)
(2016 – present)

 

*

Each Board Member shall hold office until: 1) his or her successor is elected and qualified or 2) he or she resigns, retires or his or her term as a Board Member is terminated in accordance with the Trust’s Declaration of Trust.

 

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OFFICERS

The mailing address of each officer is c/o Secretary, 1801 California Street, Suite 5200, Denver, CO 80202. The following table shows information about the officers, including their year of birth, their positions held with the Trust and their principal occupations during the past five years (their titles may have varied during that period). Each officer will hold office until his or her successor has been duly elected or appointed or until his or her earlier death, resignation or removal.

 

Name and Age   Position    Term of Office
and Length of
Time Served*
  Principal Occupation(s) or Employment
During Past Five Years
Marijn P. Smit
(47)
  Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer    Since 2014   See Interested Board Members Table Above.
Christopher A. Staples, CFA
(50)
  Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Advisory Services    Since 2005  

Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Advisory Services, Transamerica Funds and TST (2007 – present); TET (2017 – present);

 

Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Advisory Services (2007 – 2015), TIS;

 

Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Advisory Services, TAAVF (2007 – present);

 

Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Advisory Services, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2007 – 2018);

 

Director (2005 – 2019), Senior Vice President (2006 – present), Senior Director, Investments (2016 – present), Chief Investment Officer, Advisory Services (2012 – 2016) and Lead Portfolio Manager (2007 – present), TAM;

 

Director, TFS (2005 – 2019);

 

Trust Officer, Massachusetts Fidelity Trust Company (2010 – present); Registered Representative (2007 – 2016), TCI; Registered Representative, TFA (2005 – present).

Thomas R. Wald, CFA
(60)
  Chief Investment Officer    Since 2014  

Chief Investment Officer, Transamerica Funds, TST and TAAVF (2014 – present); TET (2017 – present);

 

Chief Investment Officer, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2014 – 2018);

 

Chief Investment Officer, TIS (2014 – 2015);

 

Director (2017 – present), Akaan Transamerica, S.A. de C.V., Sociedad Operadora de Fondos de Inversión, Director (2019 – present); Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, TAM (2014 – present);

 

Chief Investment Officer, Transamerica Investments & Retirement (2014 – present); Director, Transamerica Funds Services, Inc. (2019 – present); and Trust Officer, Massachusetts Fidelity Trust Company (2015 – present).

Vincent J. Toner
(50)
  Vice President and Treasurer    Since 2014  

Vice President and Treasurer, Transamerica Funds, TST and TAAVF (2014 – present), TET (2017 – present);

 

Vice President and Treasurer, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2014 – 2018);

 

Vice President and Treasurer, TIS (2014 – 2015);

 

 

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Name and Age   Position    Term of Office
and Length of
Time Served*
  Principal Occupation(s) or Employment
During Past Five Years
Vincent J. Toner (continued)           

Vice President (2016 – present), Treasurer (2016 – 2019), Vice President, Administration and Treasurer (2014 – 2016), TAM;

 

Vice President, Administration and Treasurer, TFS (2014 – present); Vice President (2016 – present), Transamerica Capital, Inc.; Trust Officer (2015 – present), Massachusetts Fidelity Trust Company.

Francine J. Rosenberger
(53)
  Chief Compliance Officer    Since 2019   Chief Compliance Officer, Transamerica Funds, TST, TET and TAAVF (2019 – present); Chief Compliance Officer (2019 – present), TAM; General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Fund Chief Compliance Officer, Steben & Company, Inc. (2013 – 2019).
Molly Possehl
(42)
  Anti-Money Laundering Officer    Since 2019   Anti-Money Laundering Officer, Transamerica Funds, TST, TET and TAAVF (2019 – present); Anti-Money Laundering Officer (2019 – present), TAM; Assistant General Counsel, Transamerica Life Insurance Company/Aegon USA (2013 – present); Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer and Fraud Officer, Transamerica Life Insurance Company/Aegon USA (2015 – present); Attorney, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer (Annuity products), Transamerica Life Insurance Company/Aegon USA (2006 – 2015).
Erin D. Nelson
(43)
  Chief Legal Officer and Secretary    Since 2019   Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, Transamerica Funds, TST, TET and TAAVF (2019 – present); Assistant General Counsel II and Assistant Secretary, TAM (2019 – present), Assistant Secretary (2019 – present, TFS; Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, ALPS Advisors, Inc. (2015 – 2019).
Timothy Bresnahan
(52)
  Senior Counsel and Assistant Secretary    Since 2020  

Assistant Secretary, TET (2019 – present); Secretary, TET (2019); Senior Counsel, TAM (2008 – present).

Peter Sattelmair
(43)
  Assistant Treasurer    Since 2018  

Assistant Treasurer, Transamerica Funds, TST and TAAVF (2018 – present);

 

Director, Fund Administration, TAM (2014 – present).

 

*

Elected and serves at the pleasure of the Board of the Trust.

 

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TRANSAMERICA SMALL CAP CORE

RESULTS OF SHAREHOLDER MEETING

(unaudited)

 

Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, titled “Reports to Stockholders of Management Companies,” requires regulated investment companies to report on all subject matters put to the vote of shareholders and to provide final results. Accordingly, the Board of Trustees of the Fund solicited a vote by the shareholders for the following item:

A special meeting of shareholders of Transamerica Small Cap Core was held on July 30, 2020. The results of the Proposal were as follows:

Proposal: To approve a Plan of Liquidation to liquidate Transamerica Small Cap Core and distribute the liquidation proceeds to the shareholders of the Fund:

 

Proposal   Number of Shares

For

  6,229,072.302

Against

  281,080.491

Withheld

  628,944.009

 

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PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AND QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS

(unaudited)

A description of the Transamerica Funds’ proxy voting policies and procedures is available in the Statement of Additional Information of the Funds, available without charge upon request by calling 1-888-233-4339 (toll free) or on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov.

In addition, the Funds are required to file Form N-PX, with their complete proxy voting records for the most recent 12 months ended June 30th, no later than August 31st of each year. The Form is available without charge: (1) from the Funds, upon request by calling 1-888-233-4339; and (2) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Each fiscal quarter, the Funds, except Government Money Market, will file with the SEC a complete schedule of their monthly portfolio holdings on Form N-PORT. The Funds’ holdings as of the end of the third month of every fiscal quarter, as reported on Form N-PORT, will be publicly available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov within 60 days of the end of the fiscal quarter.

On a monthly basis, Government Money Market will file with the SEC portfolio holdings information on Form N-MFP2. A complete schedule of portfolio holdings is also available at www.tranasmercia.com.

You may also visit the Trust’s website at www.transamerica.com for this and other information about the Funds and the Trust.

Important Notice Regarding Delivery of Shareholder Documents

Every year we send shareholders informative materials such as the Transamerica Funds Annual Report, the Transamerica Funds Prospectus, and other required documents that keep you informed regarding your Funds. Transamerica Funds will only send one piece per mailing address, a method that saves your Funds money by reducing mailing and printing costs. We will continue to do this unless you tell us not to. To elect to receive individual mailings, simply call a Transamerica Customer Service Representative toll free at 1-888-233-4339, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday-Friday. Your request will take effect within 30 days.

 

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NOTICE OF PRIVACY POLICY

(unaudited)

Your privacy is very important to us. We want you to understand what information we collect and how we use it. We collect and use “nonpublic personal information” in connection with providing our customers with a broad range of financial products and services as effectively and conveniently as possible. We treat nonpublic personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

What Information We Collect and From Whom We Collect It

We may collect nonpublic personal information about you from the following sources:

 

 

Information we receive from you on applications or other forms, such as your name, address, and account number;

 

 

Information about your transactions with us, our affiliates, or others, such as your account balance and purchase/redemption history; and

 

 

Information we receive from non-affiliated third parties, including consumer reporting agencies.

What Information We Disclose and To Whom We Disclose It

We do not disclose any nonpublic personal information about current or former customers to anyone without their express consent, except as permitted by law. We may disclose the nonpublic personal information we collect, as described above, to persons or companies that perform services on our behalf and to other financial institutions with which we have joint marketing agreements. We will require these companies to protect the confidentiality of your nonpublic personal information and to use it only to perform the services for which we have hired them.

Our Security Procedures

We restrict access to your nonpublic personal information and only allow disclosures to persons and companies as permitted by law to assist in providing products or services to you. We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your nonpublic personal information and to safeguard the disposal of certain consumer information.

If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy, please call 1-888-233-4339 on any business day between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Eastern Time.

Note:        This Privacy Policy applies only to customers that have a direct relationship with us or our affiliates. If you own shares of our funds in the name of a third party such as a bank or broker-dealer, its privacy policy may apply to you instead of ours.

 

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Customer Service: 1-888-233-4339

1801 California St., Suite 5200 Denver, CO 80202

Distributor: Transamerica Capital, Inc.

www.transamerica.com

 

LOGO

In an effort to reduce paper mailings and conserve natural resources, we encourage you to visit our website, www.transamerica.com, to set up an account and enroll in eDelivery.

Transamerica Funds are advised by Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. and distributed by Transamerica Capital, Inc., Member of FINRA

270228 10/20

© 2020 Transamerica Capital, Inc.

 

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TRANSAMERICA FUNDS

 

ANNUAL REPORT

 

 

OCTOBER 31, 2020

 

 

 

LOGO

Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the funds intend to no longer mail paper copies of the funds’ shareholder reports, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from a fund or your financial intermediary (such as broker-dealer or bank). Instead, the reports will be made available on a website and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.

If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically (“e-delivery”), 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 a fund electronically anytime by contacting your financial intermediary or, if you are a direct shareholder with a fund, by calling 1-888-233-4339.

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 to receive paper copies of your shareholder reports where a fund is held through that intermediary. If you are a direct shareholder with a fund, you can call 1-888-233-4339 to let the fund know you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. That election will apply to all Transamerica funds held directly with the fund complex.

Customer Service: 1-888-233-4339

1801 California St., Suite 5200 Denver, CO 80202

Distributor: Transamerica Capital, Inc.

www.transamerica.com

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Table of Contents

 

 

 

Shareholder Letter

     1  

Disclosure of Expenses

     2  

Manager Commentary and Schedules of Investments

  

Transamerica Core Bond

     3  

Transamerica Mid Cap Value

     28  

Transamerica Total Return

     34  

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

     52  

Statements of Operations

     53  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     54  

Statement of Cash Flows

     55  

Financial Highlights

     56  

Notes to Financial Statements

     58  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     77  

Supplemental Information

     78  

Approval of Management and Sub-Advisory Agreements

     79  

Management of the Trust

     83  

Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures and Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

     90  

Notice of Privacy Policy

     91  

Authorized for distribution only when accompanied or preceded by a prospectus. Investors should carefully consider a fund’s investment goals, risks, charges and expenses before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information; please read it carefully before investing.

 

 

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Dear Shareholder,

On behalf of Transamerica Funds, we would like to thank you for your continued support and confidence in our products as we look forward to continuing to serve you and your financial professional in the future. We value the trust you have placed in us.

This annual report is provided to you to show the investments of your Fund(s) during the fiscal year. The Securities and Exchange Commission currently requires that annual and semi-annual reports be sent to all shareholders, and we believe it to be an important part of the investment process. This report provides detailed information about your Fund(s) for the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020.

We believe it is important to understand market conditions over the last fiscal year of the Funds to provide a context for reading this report. As the period began markets were exhibiting strength as the economy was reflecting the lowest unemployment rates in more than a half-century. In addition, wage growth was rising, inflation was benign, consumer spending was strong and the U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) had just concluded a series of three rate cuts, taking the Fed Funds rate down to a lower bound of 1.50%. For these reasons, among others, many investors looked ahead to the year of 2020 with a sense of optimism.

By February of 2020, markets were digesting headlines about a rapidly spreading respiratory virus in China, and fears of its global transmission began to rattle markets. While equity markets peaked at record highs toward the end of February, it soon became clear that COVID-19 cases were expanding internationally and there would be dramatically negative economic impacts. A nationwide lockdown quickly went into effect by the middle of March, and while the Fed slashed short term rates to zero, this could not prevent widespread selling across the stock and credit markets resulting in the fastest 35% decline in the history of the S&P 500® Index by the final week of March. International markets saw similar declines with the MSCI EAFE Index losing approximately one-third of its value. Credit spreads more than tripled, and long-term Treasury yields collapsed as the 10-year bond yield dropped to an all-time low of 0.54%.

Throughout the spring of 2020, the U.S. economy experienced its worst economic contraction since the Great Depression as more than twenty million jobs were lost in the month of April and second quarter gross domestic product (“GDP”) plummeted by an annualized rate of -31%. However, as the Fed quickly implemented unprecedented amounts of large scale asset purchases and credit support, and Congress passed the Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Stimulus Act (“CARES”) providing more than $2 trillion to businesses and families, the markets began to see a recovery on the horizon.

By June 2020, with virus case growth having declined, most states had loosened business shutdowns and social distancing requirements, and with pent-up demand from the earlier months now being combined with lower interest rates and market liquidity, GDP came roaring back in the third quarter to reach its highest rate of growth ever. Markets reacted accordingly as the S&P 500® Index regained its pre-virus high by the end of August. International markets also recovered as their economies opened more and global central banks such as the European Central Bank (“ECB”) also applied high degrees of monetary stimulus, however, they were unable to recover to pre-pandemic levels.

While stocks reached new record highs by Labor Day, volatility returned to the markets during September and October as COVID-19 case levels increased exponentially to daily numbers well in excess of earlier in the year. Election uncertainties and the inability of Congress to pass follow-up legislation on fiscal stimulus and economic relief to the soon expiring CARES Act also created investor angst. By the end of the Funds’ fiscal year, stocks were off their highs but still displaying historic improvement from the March lows, as investors began to focus on the prospects of a continuing economic recovery in 2021 and anxiously awaited news on a COVID-19 vaccine. International equity markets, which had recovered materially in the second quarter, remained relatively range bound since summer and continued to remain below pre-pandemic levels.

For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020, the S&P 500® Index returned 9.71% while the MSCI EAFE Index, representing international developed market equities, returned -6.46%. During the same period, the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index returned 6.19%. Please keep in mind that it is important to maintain a diversified portfolio as investment returns have historically been difficult to predict.

In addition to your active involvement in the investment process, we firmly believe that a financial professional is a key resource to help you build a complete picture of your current and future financial needs. Financial professionals are familiar with the market’s history, including long-term returns and volatility of various asset classes. With your professional, you can develop an investment program that incorporates factors such as your goals, your investment timeline and your risk tolerance.

Please contact your financial professional if you have any questions about the contents of this report, and thanks again for the confidence you have placed in us.

Sincerely,

 

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Marijn Smit

President & Chief Executive Officer

Transamerica Funds

LOGO

Tom Wald, CFA

Chief Investment Officer

Transamerica Funds

 

 

Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index: Measures investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bonds, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, as well as both mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

MSCI EAFE Index: 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.

S&P 500® Index: A market-capitalization weighted index of 500 large U.S. companies with common stock listed on the New York Stock Exchange or NASDAQ Stock Market.

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused substantial market disruption and dislocation around the world including the U.S. During periods of market disruption, which may trigger trading halts, the Fund’s exposure to the risks described elsewhere in the Prospectus will likely increase. As a result, whether or not the Fund invests in securities of issuers located in or with significant exposure to the countries directly affected, the value and liquidity of the Fund’s investments may be negatively affected.

The views expressed in this report reflect those of Transamerica Asset Management only and may not necessarily represent the views of Transamerica Funds. These views are as of the date of this report and subject to change based upon market conditions. These views should not be relied upon as investment advice and are not indicative of trading intent on behalf of Transamerica Funds. Investing involves risk, including potential loss of principal. The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results.

Indexes are unmanaged and it is not possible to invest directly in an index.


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Disclosure of Expenses

 

 

(unaudited)

 

SHAREHOLDER EXPENSES

Fund shareholders may incur two types of costs: (i) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchases, contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions; and (ii) ongoing costs, including management fees, and other fund expenses.

The following examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars and cents) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other funds.

The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at May 1, 2020, and held for the entire six-month period until October 31, 2020.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

The information in the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = $8.60), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class titled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

The information in the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Funds’ actual expense ratios and assumed rates of return of 5% per year before expenses, which are not the Funds’ actual returns. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your Fund versus other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as brokerage commissions paid on purchases and sales of Fund shares. Therefore, the information under the heading “Hypothetical Expenses” is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If any of these transaction costs were included, your costs would be higher. The expenses shown in the table do not reflect any fees that may be charged to you by brokers, financial intermediaries, or other financial institutions.

 

   

  

   

Actual Expenses

   

Hypothetical Expenses (A)

       
Fund   Beginning
Account Value
May 1, 2020
    Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2020
    Expenses Paid
During Period (B)
    Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2020
    Expenses Paid
During Period (B)
    Net Annualized
Expense Ratio (C)
 

Transamerica Core Bond

  $   1,000.00     $   1,026.90     $   2.50     $   1,022.70     $   2.49       0.49

Transamerica Mid Cap Value

    1,000.00       1,099.60       5.07       1,020.30       4.88       0.96  

Transamerica Total Return

    1,000.00       1,026.10       3.46       1,021.70       3.46       0.68  
(A)    5% return per year before expenses.
(B)    Expenses are calculated using each Fund’s net annualized expense ratios, as disclosed in the table, multiplied by the average account value for the period, multiplied by the number of days in the period (184 days), and divided by the number of days in the year (366 days).
(C)    Net annualized expense ratios are reflective of any applicable fee waivers and/or reimbursements and recapture, if any, are based on the most recent six-months and may differ from the net expense ratio displayed in the Financial Highlights which covers a twelve-month period.

 

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MARKET ENVIRONMENT

At the beginning of the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020, the biggest risk to global growth appeared to be U.S. and China trade negotiations. The trade war rhetoric quickly took a back seat as we entered the early months of 2020. Investors’ fears that the COVID-19 virus would spread became reality, gripping markets and bringing certain areas of the global economy to a halt in March. U.S. equities promptly entered bear market territory, government bond yields dropped to the lowest levels ever and oil prices collapsed. This left investors across markets grappling with trying to understand the potential economic impact of the pandemic and a dramatic change in the fundamentals of the global oil market.

The Federal Reserve (“Fed”) responded swiftly by slashing its target range for the fed funds rate by 150 basis points (“bps”) to its effective lower bound of 0-25 bps and restarting quantitative easing by committing to purchase an unlimited amount of U.S. Treasuries and mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) in order to support market liquidity. The Fed also announced several other measures designed to support market liquidity and the flow of credit.

On the fiscal side, in March the U.S. government passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act, a $2.3 trillion stimulus package. This relief package was intended to soften the severity of an economic contraction in the U.S. and included grants to small businesses, financial support for American workers, and government backing for the credit facilities implemented by the Fed.

Markets reacted quickly to the stimulus in the second quarter, as investors began to price in a recovery for an economy that had previously been on solid footing before the pandemic began. Equities rebounded swiftly, interest rates remained at or near their all-time lows and credit spreads recovered substantially. Thanks in part to the government stimulus programs, economic activity was revived quickly.

As we ended the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020, concerns about a lack of a fiscal aid package before the November elections, worries about another wave of COVID-19 cases and uncertainty about the U.S. election weighed on markets.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica Core Bond (Class I2) returned 6.21%. By comparison, its benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index, returned 6.19%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

Over the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020, the Treasury curve steepened, as short-end yields moved lower than yields on the long end. The 2-year yield fell by 138 bps to 0.15%, the 10-year yield decreased 83 bps to 0.86%, and the 30-year yield decreased by 55 bps to 1.65%. The spread between the 2- and 10- year Treasury rose by 55 bps to finish the period at 71 bps. The Fund held a longer duration posture and overweight to the 10+ year portion of the curve during much of the period which was beneficial to performance as Treasury rates rallied over the course of the fiscal year.

Investment grade corporate credit was among the best performing sectors during the period, yet it was the largest detractor to returns, due to an underweight allocation and weak security selection. The option-adjusted spread (“OAS”) of the Bloomberg Barclays Corporate index ended the period at 133 bps, which was 16 bps wider than the start of the fiscal year. Financials were the best sub-sector within the corporate bond market, while industrials were the weakest. Non-corporate credit sectors also underperformed duration-equivalent Treasuries in the period.

An overweight allocation to Asset-Backed Securities (“ABS”) was a contributor to performance. The sector rebounded with markets and posted positive returns, driven by strong market technicals. The Fund’s agency mortgage allocation detracted during the period. The Fund’s bias for specified pools, agency collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”), and agency multi-family CMBS was the primary driver of returns during the period, however, they underperformed the benchmark.

Richard Figuly

Justin Rucker

Co-Portfolio Managers

J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.

 

 

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Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

     31.1

Corporate Debt Securities

     30.2  

U.S. Government Obligations

     19.0  

Asset-Backed Securities

     11.6  

Other Investment Company

     5.1  

Mortgage-Backed Securities

     4.7  

Repurchase Agreement

     1.6  

Municipal Government Obligations

     0.8  

Foreign Government Obligations

     0.6  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (4.7

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
Fund Characteristics    Years  

Average Maturity §

     7.90  

Duration †

     5.92  
Credit Quality ‡    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Government and Agency Securities

     50.1

AAA

     5.3  

AA

     3.8  

A

     10.6  

BBB

     20.5  

BB

     0.2  

B

     0.0

CCC and Below

     0.1  

Not Rated

     14.1  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (4.7

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

§

Average Maturity is computed by weighting the maturity of each security in the Fund by the market value of the security, then averaging these weighted figures.

 

Duration is a time measure of a bond’s interest rate sensitivity, based on the weighted average of the time periods over which a bond’s cash flows accrue to the bondholder.

 

Credit quality represents a percentage of net assets at the end of the reporting period. Ratings BBB or higher are considered investment grade. Not rated securities do not necessarily indicate low credit quality, and may or may not be equivalent of investment grade. The table reflects Standard and Poor’s (“S&P”) ratings; percentages may include investments not rated by S&P but rated by Moody’s, or if unrated by Moody’s, by Fitch ratings, and then included in the closest equivalent S&P rating. Credit ratings are subject to change. The Fund itself has not been rated by an independent agency.

 

*

Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.

 

 

 

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LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

          
        1 Year        5 Year       

10 Year or
Since Inception

       Inception Date  

Class I2 (NAV)

       6.21        4.09        3.68        07/01/2009  

Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index (A)

       6.19        4.08        3.55           

(A) The Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index measures investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bonds, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, as well as both mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or since inception date of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Investing in bond funds entails interest rate and credit risk as well as additional risks in that the Fund may invest in high-yield/high-risk bonds and is subject to greater levels of liquidity risk, which are described in more detail in the prospectus. This Fund is only available in Class I2 shares, which are not available for direct investment by the public.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal     
Value
 
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES - 11.6%  

ABFC Trust
Series 2005-AQ1, Class A4,
4.63% (A), 01/25/2034

    $60,018        $60,915  

Academic Loan Funding Trust
Series 2013-1A, Class A,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.80%,
0.95% (A), 12/26/2044 (B)

    425,653        419,821  
American Homes 4 Rent Trust             

Series 2014-SFR2, Class A,

    

3.79%, 10/17/2036 (B)

    1,983,253        2,124,660  

Series 2014-SFR2, Class E,

    

6.23%, 10/17/2036 (B)

    200,000        224,872  

Series 2014-SFR3, Class D,

    

5.04%, 12/17/2036 (B)

    270,000        296,234  

Series 2014-SFR3, Class E,

    

6.42%, 12/17/2036 (B)

    725,000        813,207  

Series 2015-SFR1, Class A,

    

3.47%, 04/17/2052 (B)

    899,543        958,746  

Series 2015-SFR1, Class D,

    

4.41%, 04/17/2052 (B)

    1,800,000        1,903,787  

Series 2015-SFR1, Class E,

    

5.64%, 04/17/2052 (B)

    825,000        907,380  

Series 2015-SFR2, Class E,

    

6.07%, 10/17/2052 (B)

    1,155,000        1,282,172  

American Tower Trust #1
Series 2013-2A, Class 2A,
3.07%, 03/15/2048 (B)

    400,000        408,823  
AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust             

Series 2017-1, Class C,

    

2.71%, 08/18/2022

    176,766        178,127  

Series 2017-1, Class D,

    

3.13%, 01/18/2023

    489,000        501,703  

B2R Mortgage Trust
Series 2016-1, Class A,
2.57%, 06/15/2049 (B)

    697,328        697,752  
Business Jet Securities LLC             

Series 2018-1, Class A,

    

4.34%, 02/15/2033 (B)

    653,662        659,557  

Series 2018-2, Class A,

    

4.45%, 06/15/2033 (B)

    1,111,184        1,120,560  

Series 2019-1, Class A,

    

4.21%, 07/15/2034 (B)

    2,143,268        2,161,554  

Series 2020-1A, Class A,

    

2.98%, 11/15/2035 (B)

    600,000        603,700  

Camillo Trust
Series 2016-SFR1,
5.00%, 12/05/2023 (C) (D)

    1,846,079        1,842,040  

Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust
Series 2018-1, Class A3,
2.79%, 01/20/2022 (B)

    66,629        66,718  

Carvana Auto Receivables Trust
Series 2019-3A, Class D,
3.04%, 04/15/2025 (B)

    2,770,000        2,846,770  
Chase Funding Trust             

Series 2003-2, Class 2A2,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.56%,
0.71% (A), 02/25/2033

    413,737        388,948  
     Principal     
Value
 
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  
Chase Funding Trust (continued)             

Series 2003-6, Class 1A5,

    

5.00% (A), 11/25/2034

    $ 160,239        $ 168,054  

Colony American Finance, Ltd.
Series 2016-2, Class A,
2.55%, 11/15/2048 (B)

    402,037        402,707  

COOF Securitization Trust, Ltd., Interest Only STRIPS
Series 2014-1, Class A,
3.16% (A), 06/25/2040 (B)

    197,854        16,540  
Corevest American Finance Trust             

Series 2019-1, Class B,

    

3.88%, 03/15/2052 (B)

    1,300,000        1,383,075  

Series 2019-3, Class A,

    

2.71%, 10/15/2052 (B)

    1,316,568        1,388,417  

CPS Auto Receivables Trust
Series 2015-C, Class D,
4.63%, 08/16/2021 (B)

    62,567        62,734  
Credit Acceptance Auto Loan Trust             

Series 2017-2A, Class C,

    

3.35%, 06/15/2026 (B)

    272,000        272,254  

Series 2018-1A, Class A,

    

3.01%, 02/16/2027 (B)

    191,936        192,515  
Diamond Resorts Owner Trust             

Series 2017-1A, Class A,

    

3.27%, 10/22/2029 (B)

    330,972        335,605  

Series 2018-1, Class A,

    

3.70%, 01/21/2031 (B)

    632,457        655,599  
Drive Auto Receivables Trust             

Series 2016-CA, Class D,

    

4.18%, 03/15/2024 (B)

    615,179        624,955  

Series 2017-1, Class D,

    

3.84%, 03/15/2023

    928,383        941,805  

Series 2017-3, Class D,

    

3.53%, 12/15/2023 (B)

    2,289,653        2,324,863  

Series 2017-AA, Class D,

    

4.16%, 05/15/2024 (B)

    399,157        403,093  

Series 2018-3, Class C,

    

3.72%, 09/16/2024

    622,948        627,574  

Series 2019-1, Class D,

    

4.09%, 06/15/2026

    645,000        676,140  

DT Asset Trust
Series 2017, Class B,
5.84%, 12/16/2022

    1,100,000        1,101,100  
DT Auto Owner Trust             

Series 2017-1A, Class D,

    

3.55%, 11/15/2022 (B)

    76,375        76,558  

Series 2017-3A, Class D,

    

3.58%, 05/15/2023 (B)

    224,893        226,454  

Series 2018-1A, Class C,

    

3.47%, 12/15/2023 (B)

    77,521        77,626  

Series 2018-1A, Class D,

    

3.81%, 12/15/2023 (B)

    681,000        691,867  

Series 2019-4A, Class C,

    

2.73%, 07/15/2025 (B)

    1,819,000        1,868,308  

Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust
Series 2017-1A, Class C,
3.95%, 12/15/2022 (B)

    125,241        126,286  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal     
Value
 
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  
First Investors Auto Owner Trust             

Series 2017-2A, Class B,

    

2.65%, 11/15/2022 (B)

    $ 242,564        $ 243,009  

Series 2017-2A, Class C,

    

3.00%, 08/15/2023 (B)

    1,500,000        1,517,417  

FirstKey Homes Trust
Series 2020-SFR2, Class E,
2.67%, 10/19/2037 (B)

    2,000,000        1,993,175  
Flagship Credit Auto Trust             

Series 2016-1, Class C,

    

6.22%, 06/15/2022 (B)

    505,455        511,199  

Series 2016-4, Class C,

    

2.71%, 11/15/2022 (B)

    219,465        220,257  

Series 2018-3, Class C,

    

3.79%, 12/16/2024 (B)

    2,029,000        2,094,036  

Series 2019-4, Class D,

    

3.12%, 01/15/2026 (B)

    2,200,000        2,291,522  

Fort Cre LLC
Series 2018-1A, Class C,
1-Month LIBOR + 2.83%,
2.98% (A), 11/16/2035 (B)

    3,195,000        2,985,599  
Foundation Finance Trust             

Series 2019-1A, Class A,

    

3.86%, 11/15/2034 (B)

    605,981        624,809  

Series 2020-1A, Class A,

    

3.54%, 07/16/2040 (B)

    1,637,455        1,694,638  
FREED ABS Trust             

Series 2018-1, Class A,

    

3.61%, 07/18/2024 (B)

    13,577        13,583  

Series 2018-2, Class A,

    

3.99%, 10/20/2025 (B)

    172,764        173,511  

Series 2019-2, Class A,

    

2.62%, 11/18/2026 (B)

    472,968        474,993  

FTF Funding II LLC
Series 2019-1, Class A,
Zero Coupon, 08/15/2024

    935,798        692,490  

GLS Auto Receivables Trust
Series 2016-1A, Class C,
6.90%, 10/15/2021 (B)

    32,661        32,690  

Gold Key Resorts LLC
Series 2014-A, Class A,
3.22%, 03/17/2031 (B)

    43,981        44,204  

Golden Bear LLC
Series 2016-R, Class R,
5.65%, 09/20/2047 (B)

    209,014        206,063  
Goodgreen Trust             

Series 2017, Class R1,

    

5.00%, 10/20/2051 (C) (D) (E)

    1,447,197        1,458,850  

Series 2017-1A, Class A,

    

3.74%, 10/15/2052 (B)

    204,859        215,572  

Series 2017-2A, Class A,

    

3.26%, 10/15/2053 (B)

    1,034,298        1,075,089  

Series 2019-2A, Class A,

    

2.76%, 10/15/2054 (B)

    1,240,861        1,267,272  
Hero Funding Trust             

Series 2016-3A, Class A1,

    

3.08%, 09/20/2042 (B)

    226,684        230,783  

Series 2017-1A, Class A2,

    

4.46%, 09/20/2047 (B)

    627,674        672,096  
     Principal     
Value
 
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  
Hero Funding Trust (continued)             

Series 2017-3A, Class A2,

    

3.95%, 09/20/2048 (B)

    $ 836,887        $ 873,867  

Hilton Grand Vacations Trust
Series 2017-AA, Class A,
2.66%, 12/26/2028 (B)

    176,764        180,714  
KGS-Alpha SBA COOF Trust, Interest Only
STRIPS
            

Series 2012-2, Class A,

    

0.83% (A), 08/25/2038 (B)

    1,072,063        22,331  

Series 2014-2, Class A,

    

2.98% (A), 04/25/2040 (B)

    200,532        16,811  

Lendingpoint Asset Securitization Trust
Series 2019-2, Class A,
3.07%, 11/10/2025 (B)

    500,588        501,776  

LL ABS Trust
Series 2019-1A, Class A,
2.87%, 03/15/2027 (B)

    501,965        504,656  

LV Tower 52
Series 2013-1, Class A,
5.75%, 07/15/2019 (B) (C) (D) (E)

    688,327        694,240  

Mariner Finance Issuance Trust
Series 2019-AA, Class B,
3.51%, 07/20/2032 (B)

    1,335,000        1,342,057  

Oportun Funding IX LLC
Series 2018-B, Class A,
3.91%, 07/08/2024 (B)

    2,329,000        2,366,760  

Oportun Funding VIII LLC
Series 2018-A, Class A,
3.61%, 03/08/2024 (B)

    1,251,000        1,252,841  

Oportun Funding X LLC
Series 2018-C, Class A,
4.10%, 10/08/2024 (B)

    3,554,000        3,611,394  
Progress Residential Trust             

Series 2017-SFR1, Class C,

    

3.32%, 08/17/2034 (B)

    3,000,000        3,042,989  

Series 2018-SFR2, Class E,

    

4.66%, 08/17/2035 (B)

    1,284,000        1,314,340  

Renew
Series 2017-1A, Class A,
3.67%, 09/20/2052 (B)

    269,413        278,499  

SART
Series 2018-1,
4.75%, 06/15/2025

    1,688,239        1,705,122  

SFR Holdco LLC
Series 2019-STL, Class A,
7.25%, 10/11/2026 (C) (D) (E)

    1,400,000        1,400,000  
Structured Asset Securities Corp.
Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates
            

Series 2002-AL1, Class A2,

    

3.45%, 02/25/2032

    43,298        41,737  

Series 2004-6XS, Class A5A,

    

6.03% (A), 03/25/2034

    82,532        84,063  

Series 2004-6XS, Class A5B,

    

6.05% (A), 03/25/2034

    82,532        84,060  

Synchrony Card Funding LLC
Series 2019-A1, Class A,
2.95%, 03/15/2025

    3,013,000        3,111,324  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal     
Value
 
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

Synchrony Card Issuance Trust
Series 2018-A1, Class A1,
3.38%, 09/15/2024

    $ 1,580,000        $ 1,621,945  
Tricolor Auto Securitization Trust             

Series 2018-1A, Class A,

    

5.05%, 12/15/2020 (B)

    53,932        53,874  

Series 2020-1A, Class A,

    

4.88%, 11/15/2026 (B) (C) (D)

    1,929,407        1,929,407  

Tricon American Homes Trust
Series 2016-SFR1, Class A,
2.59%, 11/17/2033 (B)

    622,869        623,247  

US Auto Funding LLC
Series 2018-1A, Class A,
5.50%, 07/15/2023 (B)

    457,694        469,108  
Vericrest Opportunity Loan Trust             

Series 2019-NPL7, Class A1A,

    

3.18% (A), 10/25/2049 (B)

    623,944        624,924  

Series 2019-NPL8, Class A1A,

    

3.28% (A), 11/25/2049 (B)

    1,183,894        1,186,155  

Series 2020-NPL2, Class A1A,

    

2.98% (A), 02/25/2050 (B)

    1,306,533        1,307,522  
Verizon Owner Trust             

Series 2017-3A, Class A1A,

    

2.06%, 04/20/2022 (B)

    95,054        95,153  

Series 2018-1A, Class A1A,

    

2.82%, 09/20/2022 (B)

    1,316,035        1,325,822  

VM Debt Trust
Series 2019-1,
7.50%, 06/15/2024

    1,649,707        1,619,877  

VOLT LXXX LLC
Series 2019-NPL6, Class A1B,
4.09% (A), 10/25/2049 (B)

    2,300,000        2,270,347  

VOLT LXXXIII LLC
Series 2019-NPL9, Class A1A,
3.33% (A), 11/26/2049 (B)

    1,274,838        1,276,471  

VOLT LXXXV LLC
Series 2020-NPL1, Class A1A,
3.23% (A), 01/25/2050 (B)

    1,144,684        1,147,086  

VOLT LXXXVII LLC
Series 2020-NPL3, Class A1A,
2.98% (A), 02/25/2050 (B)

    1,320,835        1,321,102  

VSE VOI Mortgage LLC
Series 2018-A, Class A,
3.56%, 02/20/2036 (B)

    471,125        489,852  

Westgate Resorts LLC
Series 2017-1A, Class A,
3.05%, 12/20/2030 (B)

    150,999        151,474  

World Financial Network Credit Card Master Trust
Series 2019-A, Class A,
3.14%, 12/15/2025

    1,385,000        1,432,331  
    

 

 

 

Total Asset-Backed Securities
(Cost $96,072,647)

 

     97,220,310  
  

 

 

 
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES - 30.2%  
Aerospace & Defense - 0.8%  
Airbus SE             

3.15%, 04/10/2027 (B) (F)

    327,000        347,857  

3.95%, 04/10/2047 (B)

    150,000        165,169  
     Principal     
Value
 
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Aerospace & Defense (continued)  
BAE Systems PLC             

1.90%, 02/15/2031 (B)

    $ 201,000        $ 199,808  

3.00%, 09/15/2050 (B)

    239,000        240,843  
Boeing Co.             

1.95%, 02/01/2024

    600,000        597,708  

2.75%, 02/01/2026

    580,000        579,781  

4.51%, 05/01/2023

    1,060,000        1,122,917  

4.88%, 05/01/2025

    290,000        315,358  

5.15%, 05/01/2030

    450,000        497,309  

L3 Harris Technologies, Inc.
3.83%, 04/27/2025

    400,000        445,759  

Lockheed Martin Corp.
4.50%, 05/15/2036

    300,000        383,506  

Northrop Grumman Corp.
3.20%, 02/01/2027

    268,000        298,019  

Precision Castparts Corp.
4.20%, 06/15/2035

    150,000        187,698  
Raytheon Technologies Corp.             

3.20%, 03/15/2024 (B)

    140,000        150,116  

3.75%, 11/01/2046

    285,000        326,298  

4.15%, 05/15/2045

    148,000        176,632  

4.50%, 06/01/2042

    542,000        679,424  

6.70%, 08/01/2028

    260,000        347,897  
    

 

 

 
       7,062,099  
    

 

 

 
Airlines - 0.8%  
Air Canada Pass-Through Trust             

3.30%, 07/15/2031 (B)

    614,856        577,995  

3.55%, 07/15/2031 (B)

    363,528        301,341  

3.60%, 09/15/2028 (B)

    460,348        433,399  

4.13%, 11/15/2026 (B)

    478,851        438,446  
American Airlines Pass-Through Trust             

3.00%, 04/15/2030

    826,788        765,876  

3.65%, 08/15/2030

    697,808        658,260  

3.70%, 04/01/2028

    135,410        106,983  
British Airways Pass-Through Trust             

3.30%, 06/15/2034 (B)

    432,601        402,420  

4.13%, 03/20/2033 (B)

    469,654        384,455  
Continental Airlines Pass-Through Trust             

4.00%, 04/29/2026

    165,833        160,051  

5.98%, 10/19/2023

    155,633        151,712  

Delta Air Lines Pass-Through Trust
6.82%, 02/10/2024

    80,633        81,834  

Spirit Airlines Pass-Through Trust
3.38%, 08/15/2031

    239,432        225,609  
United Airlines Pass-Through Trust             

2.88%, 04/07/2030

    504,848        477,144  

3.50%, 09/01/2031

    620,331        592,613  

3.65%, 07/07/2027

    180,752        145,025  

4.15%, 02/25/2033

    584,352        577,383  

4.55%, 02/25/2033

    519,834        440,021  
    

 

 

 
       6,920,567  
    

 

 

 
Automobiles - 0.0% (G)  

Kia Motors Corp.
2.63%, 04/21/2021 (B)

    200,000        201,594  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 5.4%  

ABN AMRO Bank NV
4.75%, 07/28/2025 (B)

    600,000        677,514  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal     
Value
 
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Banks (continued)  

AIB Group PLC
4.75%, 10/12/2023 (B)

    $ 700,000        $ 760,658  

ASB Bank, Ltd.
3.13%, 05/23/2024 (B)

    550,000        590,267  

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group, Ltd. 4.40%, 05/19/2026 (B)

    200,000        227,652  

Banco Nacional de Panama
2.50%, 08/11/2030 (B)

    300,000        298,062  
Banco Santander SA             

2.75%, 05/28/2025

    600,000        632,558  

3.13%, 02/23/2023

    200,000        209,735  
Bank of America Corp.             

Fixed until 02/13/2030,
2.50% (A), 02/13/2031, MTN

    1,345,000        1,392,078  

Fixed until 06/19/2040,
2.68% (A), 06/19/2041, MTN

    1,172,000        1,183,298  

3.25%, 10/21/2027, MTN

    398,000        439,037  

Fixed until 01/23/2025,
3.37% (A), 01/23/2026

    200,000        218,191  

Fixed until 12/20/2027,
3.42% (A), 12/20/2028

    306,000        339,942  

Fixed until 04/24/2027,
3.71% (A), 04/24/2028

    1,300,000        1,460,796  

Fixed until 03/05/2028,
3.97% (A), 03/05/2029, MTN

    1,300,000        1,493,163  

Bank of Montreal
Fixed until 12/15/2027,
3.80% (A), 12/15/2032

    223,000        247,010  
Barclays PLC             

Fixed until 06/24/2030,
2.65% (A), 06/24/2031

    940,000        943,418  

3.65%, 03/16/2025

    223,000        241,535  

3.68%, 01/10/2023

    300,000        309,915  

Fixed until 02/15/2022,
4.61% (A), 02/15/2023

    600,000        628,459  
BNP Paribas SA             

Fixed until 06/09/2025,
2.22% (A), 06/09/2026 (B)

    230,000        237,840  

Fixed until 01/13/2030,
3.05% (A), 01/13/2031 (B)

    585,000        620,026  
BPCE SA             

Fixed until 10/06/2025,
1.65% (A), 10/06/2026 (B)

    309,000        310,982  

4.63%, 07/11/2024 (B)

    600,000        661,294  
Citigroup, Inc.             

Fixed until 04/08/2025,
3.11% (A), 04/08/2026

    1,000,000        1,076,492  

Fixed until 04/24/2024,
3.35% (A), 04/24/2025

    175,000        189,035  

3.40%, 05/01/2026

    400,000        444,677  

Fixed until 03/20/2029,
3.98% (A), 03/20/2030

    850,000        975,057  

Citizens Bank NA
3.70%, 03/29/2023

    475,000        509,464  
Commonwealth Bank of Australia             

2.85%, 05/18/2026 (B) (F)

    410,000        450,455  

4.50%, 12/09/2025 (B)

    200,000        225,515  
     Principal     
Value
 
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Banks (continued)  

Cooperatieve Rabobank UA
5.80%, 09/30/2110 (B)

    $ 300,000        $ 466,643  
Credit Agricole SA             

Fixed until 06/16/2025,
1.91% (A), 06/16/2026 (B)

    360,000        368,772  

4.38%, 03/17/2025 (B)

    200,000        221,292  

Danske Bank A/S
Fixed until 12/08/2022,
1.17% (A), 12/08/2023 (B)

    996,000        997,475  

Discover Bank
4.20%, 08/08/2023

    550,000        602,753  

Fifth Third Bank NA
3.85%, 03/15/2026

    200,000        226,038  
HSBC Holdings PLC             

Fixed until 09/22/2027,
2.01% (A), 09/22/2028

    705,000        701,110  

Fixed until 08/18/2030,
2.36% (A), 08/18/2031

    580,000        575,973  

Fixed until 11/22/2022,
3.03% (A), 11/22/2023

    447,000        467,863  

Fixed until 05/18/2023,
3.95% (A), 05/18/2024

    1,007,000        1,082,921  

Fixed until 03/13/2027,
4.04% (A), 03/13/2028

    695,000        776,268  

4.25%, 03/14/2024

    500,000        542,002  

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, Ltd.
2.45%, 10/20/2021

    400,000        405,606  

ING Groep NV
Fixed until 07/01/2025,
1.40% (A), 07/01/2026 (B)

    410,000        413,232  

KeyBank NA
3.18%, 10/15/2027

    250,000        259,883  

KeyCorp
4.15%, 10/29/2025, MTN

    235,000        270,121  
Lloyds Banking Group PLC             

Fixed until 11/07/2022,
2.91% (A), 11/07/2023

    200,000        208,030  

4.38%, 03/22/2028

    339,000        393,260  

4.58%, 12/10/2025

    200,000        221,456  
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.             

2.05%, 07/17/2030

    700,000        707,638  

2.53%, 09/13/2023

    200,000        210,696  

3.41%, 03/07/2024

    670,000        725,296  

3.75%, 07/18/2039

    430,000        493,473  
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.             

Fixed until 05/25/2025,
2.23% (A), 05/25/2026

    680,000        706,062  

Fixed until 09/13/2029,
2.87% (A), 09/13/2030

    402,000        427,590  

National Australia Bank, Ltd.
Fixed until 08/02/2029,
3.93% (A), 08/02/2034 (B)

    590,000        647,398  
Natwest Group PLC             

Fixed until 11/01/2024,
3.75% (A), 11/01/2029

    554,000        575,496  

3.88%, 09/12/2023

    350,000        377,808  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal     
Value
 
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Banks (continued)  
Natwest Group PLC (continued)             

Fixed until 03/22/2024,
4.27% (A), 03/22/2025

    $ 255,000        $ 279,291  

Fixed until 05/08/2029,
4.45% (A), 05/08/2030

    570,000        657,630  

NatWest Markets PLC
3.63%, 09/29/2022 (B)

    515,000        542,033  

Nordea Bank Abp
4.25%, 09/21/2022 (B)

    384,000        409,033  

Santander UK Group Holdings PLC
3.57%, 01/10/2023

    360,000        371,186  
Societe Generale SA             

2.63%, 10/16/2024 (B)

    200,000        208,018  

3.00%, 01/22/2030 (B)

    941,000        971,662  

3.88%, 03/28/2024 (B)

    540,000        582,754  

4.25%, 04/14/2025 (B)

    270,000        291,093  
Standard Chartered PLC             

Fixed until 09/10/2021,
2.74% (A), 09/10/2022 (B)

    1,000,000        1,015,125  

Fixed until 05/21/2029,
4.31% (A), 05/21/2030 (B) (F)

    200,000        226,178  

Fixed until 03/15/2028,
4.87% (A), 03/15/2033 (B)

    300,000        326,020  

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.
3.04%, 07/16/2029

    1,240,000        1,347,405  

Truist Bank
3.30%, 05/15/2026

    215,000        239,307  

Truist Financial Corp.
1.95%, 06/05/2030, MTN (F)

    300,000        309,150  
Wells Fargo & Co.             

Fixed until 06/17/2026,
3.20% (A), 06/17/2027, MTN

    810,000        882,244  

3.30%, 09/09/2024, MTN

    1,300,000        1,412,667  

3.55%, 09/29/2025, MTN

    400,000        445,224  

3.75%, 01/24/2024, MTN

    395,000        428,798  

4.10%, 06/03/2026, MTN

    121,000        136,866  

4.30%, 07/22/2027, MTN

    246,000        282,373  

4.40%, 06/14/2046, MTN

    165,000        194,233  

4.65%, 11/04/2044, MTN

    184,000        223,061  

4.75%, 12/07/2046, MTN

    419,000        515,617  

4.90%, 11/17/2045, MTN

    202,000        254,129  

Westpac Banking Corp.
4.42%, 07/24/2039 (F)

    335,000        405,487  
    

 

 

 
       45,022,864  
    

 

 

 
Beverages - 0.7%  
Anheuser-Busch Cos. LLC / Anheuser-Busch
InBev Worldwide, Inc.
            

4.70%, 02/01/2036

    1,044,000        1,282,725  

4.90%, 02/01/2046

    170,000        207,933  

Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, Inc.
4.70%, 02/01/2036

    154,000        183,747  
Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc.             

4.35%, 06/01/2040

    480,000        565,283  

4.44%, 10/06/2048

    520,000        604,653  

4.50%, 06/01/2050

    630,000        744,211  

4.60%, 06/01/2060

    225,000        268,876  
     Principal     
Value
 
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Beverages (continued)  
Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV             

1.85%, 09/01/2032

    $ 280,000        $ 280,196  

2.75%, 01/22/2030

    435,000        466,388  
Constellation Brands, Inc.             

4.40%, 11/15/2025

    185,000        213,862  

5.25%, 11/15/2048

    110,000        147,538  

Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB
de CV
3.50%, 01/16/2050

    550,000        573,304  
Keurig Dr. Pepper, Inc.             

3.43%, 06/15/2027

    120,000        133,934  

4.42%, 05/25/2025

    112,000        128,587  

4.99%, 05/25/2038

    162,000        207,710  
    

 

 

 
       6,008,947  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology - 0.7%  
AbbVie, Inc.             

2.80%, 03/15/2023 (B)

    162,000        169,116  

3.20%, 11/21/2029 (B)

    438,000        479,226  

4.05%, 11/21/2039 (B)

    1,420,000        1,628,389  

4.40%, 11/06/2042

    425,000        508,195  

4.45%, 05/14/2046

    165,000        196,780  

4.55%, 03/15/2035 (B)

    300,000        363,898  
Biogen, Inc.             

2.25%, 05/01/2030

    572,000        576,401  

3.15%, 05/01/2050

    160,000        154,834  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.
2.60%, 10/01/2040

    545,000        528,370  

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
1.75%, 09/15/2030

    920,000        886,856  
    

 

 

 
       5,492,065  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 0.1%  
Masco Corp.             

2.00%, 10/01/2030

    160,000        159,850  

6.50%, 08/15/2032

    410,000        520,148  
    

 

 

 
       679,998  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 1.8%  
Credit Suisse Group AG             

Fixed until 06/05/2025,
2.19% (A), 06/05/2026 (B)

    250,000        258,379  

Fixed until 01/12/2028,
3.87% (A), 01/12/2029 (B)

    250,000        278,248  

4.28%, 01/09/2028 (B)

    400,000        452,750  

Credit Suisse Group Funding Guernsey, Ltd.
3.75%, 03/26/2025

    950,000        1,051,141  

Daiwa Securities Group, Inc.
3.13%, 04/19/2022 (B)

    244,000        251,897  
Deutsche Bank AG             

3.30%, 11/16/2022

    200,000        207,548  

3.70%, 05/30/2024

    700,000        740,622  
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.             

Fixed until 07/24/2022,
2.91% (A), 07/24/2023

    300,000        311,563  

Fixed until 09/29/2024,
3.27% (A), 09/29/2025

    725,000        787,084  

3.50%, 01/23/2025 - 11/16/2026

    362,000        398,292  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal     
Value
 
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Capital Markets (continued)  
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (continued)             

Fixed until 06/05/2027,
3.69% (A), 06/05/2028

    $ 907,000        $ 1,022,699  

Fixed until 04/23/2038,
4.41% (A), 04/23/2039

    450,000        548,553  

6.75%, 10/01/2037

    200,000        291,394  
Macquarie Group, Ltd.             

Fixed until 11/28/2027,
3.76% (A), 11/28/2028 (B)

    495,000        539,085  

Fixed until 01/15/2029,
5.03% (A), 01/15/2030 (B)

    600,000        710,642  
Morgan Stanley             

Fixed until 04/28/2025,
2.19% (A), 04/28/2026

    450,000        471,340  

Fixed until 07/22/2027,
3.59% (A), 07/22/2028

    1,067,000        1,200,363  

3.63%, 01/20/2027

    457,000        519,096  

Fixed until 01/24/2028,
3.77% (A), 01/24/2029, MTN

    278,000        316,698  

3.88%, 01/27/2026, MTN

    1,279,000        1,453,747  

4.10%, 05/22/2023, MTN

    150,000        162,376  

4.30%, 01/27/2045

    280,000        361,974  

5.00%, 11/24/2025

    497,000        585,803  
Nomura Holdings, Inc.             

2.65%, 01/16/2025

    603,000        635,544  

2.68%, 07/16/2030

    370,000        378,005  

Northern Trust Corp.
Fixed until 05/08/2027,
3.38% (A), 05/08/2032

    343,000        372,138  
UBS Group AG             

Fixed until 08/15/2022,
2.86% (A), 08/15/2023 (B)

    200,000        207,214  

Fixed until 08/13/2029,
3.13% (A), 08/13/2030 (B)

    320,000        351,484  

3.49%, 05/23/2023 (B)

    400,000        416,822  

4.13%, 09/24/2025 (B)

    200,000        227,334  
    

 

 

 
       15,509,835  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 0.3%  

Albemarle Corp.
5.45%, 12/01/2044

    200,000        227,665  

DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
5.32%, 11/15/2038

    145,000        187,728  
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.             

4.45%, 09/26/2028

    158,000        185,955  

5.00%, 09/26/2048

    187,000        232,723  

LYB International Finance III LLC
1.25%, 10/01/2025

    130,000        130,331  
Nutrien, Ltd.             

4.13%, 03/15/2035

    450,000        519,117  

5.00%, 04/01/2049

    140,000        183,254  

Sherwin-Williams Co.
3.13%, 06/01/2024

    136,000        147,276  

Union Carbide Corp.
7.75%, 10/01/2096

    210,000        291,703  
    

 

 

 
       2,105,752  
    

 

 

 
     Principal     
Value
 
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.1%  
ERAC USA Finance LLC             

4.50%, 08/16/2021 (B)

    $ 175,000        $ 180,251  

5.63%, 03/15/2042 (B)

    141,000        185,455  

Republic Services, Inc.
1.45%, 02/15/2031

    460,000        448,636  
    

 

 

 
       814,342  
    

 

 

 
Construction & Engineering - 0.1%  

Quanta Services, Inc.
2.90%, 10/01/2030

    640,000        667,993  
    

 

 

 
Construction Materials - 0.1%  

CRH America, Inc.
5.13%, 05/18/2045 (B)

    200,000        247,957  

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
3.45%, 06/01/2027

    276,000        304,365  
    

 

 

 
       552,322  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 0.2%  

BMW US Capital LLC
2.25%, 09/15/2023 (B)

    330,000        343,889  
Capital One Financial Corp.             

3.20%, 02/05/2025

    123,000        132,746  

3.75%, 07/28/2026

    200,000        219,594  

4.20%, 10/29/2025

    150,000        166,802  

Daimler Finance North America LLC
3.35%, 02/22/2023 (B)

    300,000        316,428  

Hyundai Capital America
3.00%, 03/18/2021 (B)

    250,000        251,897  
    

 

 

 
       1,431,356  
    

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging - 0.1%  

International Paper Co.
8.70%, 06/15/2038

    120,000        183,736  
WRKCo, Inc.             

3.00%, 09/15/2024

    350,000        375,870  

3.75%, 03/15/2025

    300,000        333,799  
    

 

 

 
       893,405  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Consumer Services - 0.3%  

Emory University
2.14%, 09/01/2030

    550,000        567,857  

Ford Foundation
2.82%, 06/01/2070

    190,000        186,125  

Pepperdine University
3.30%, 12/01/2059

    310,000        325,543  

SART
4.75%, 07/15/2024

    1,509,783        1,509,783  

University of Southern California
3.23%, 10/01/2120

    310,000        303,452  
    

 

 

 
       2,892,760  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 1.0%  
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap
Global Aviation Trust
        

2.88%, 08/14/2024

    345,000        338,123  

3.15%, 02/15/2024

    600,000        594,788  

3.30%, 01/23/2023

    157,000        158,356  

4.13%, 07/03/2023

    250,000        256,879  

4.45%, 12/16/2021

    310,000        316,432  

4.50%, 09/15/2023

    1,225,000        1,272,170  

6.50%, 07/15/2025

    190,000        209,333  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal     
Value
 
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Diversified Financial Services (continued)  
Aviation Capital Group LLC             

2.88%, 01/20/2022 (B)

    $ 300,000        $ 299,519  

5.50%, 12/15/2024 (B)

    558,000        580,989  

Blackstone / GSO Secured Lending Fund
3.65%, 07/14/2023 (B)

    415,000        418,952  
Brookfield Finance, Inc.             

3.90%, 01/25/2028

    211,000        235,622  

4.70%, 09/20/2047

    242,000        281,121  

China Southern Power Grid International Finance BVI Co., Ltd.
3.50%, 05/08/2027 (B)

    480,000        525,021  

GE Capital International Funding Unlimited Co.
4.42%, 11/15/2035

    1,400,000        1,513,866  
Jefferies Group LLC             

6.25%, 01/15/2036

    260,000        327,381  

6.45%, 06/08/2027

    133,000        165,133  

Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance Co., Ltd.
2.65%, 09/19/2022 (B)

    294,000        302,854  

ORIX Corp.
2.90%, 07/18/2022

    201,000        208,260  
    

 

 

 
       8,004,799  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 0.8%  
AT&T, Inc.             

1.65%, 02/01/2028

    555,000        550,158  

2.25%, 02/01/2032

    940,000        921,455  

2.30%, 06/01/2027

    600,000        624,900  

3.10%, 02/01/2043

    1,340,000        1,280,699  

3.50%, 06/01/2041

    972,000        985,190  

Deutsche Telekom AG
3.63%, 01/21/2050 (B)

    464,000        512,311  

Deutsche Telekom International Finance BV
3.60%, 01/19/2027 (B)

    180,000        201,193  

GTP Acquisition Partners I LLC
3.48%, 06/15/2050 (B)

    81,000        86,837  
Verizon Communications, Inc.             

4.27%, 01/15/2036

    400,000        488,939  

4.67%, 03/15/2055

    385,000        513,512  

4.86%, 08/21/2046

    447,000        594,025  
    

 

 

 
       6,759,219  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 1.7%  

AEP Texas, Inc.
6.65%, 02/15/2033

    100,000        137,295  

AEP Transmission Co. LLC
3.15%, 09/15/2049

    165,000        178,239  

Alabama Power Co.
5.60%, 03/15/2033

    160,000        207,078  
Appalachian Power Co.             

6.38%, 04/01/2036

    200,000        272,551  

6.70%, 08/15/2037

    200,000        277,327  

Arizona Public Service Co.
5.05%, 09/01/2041

    303,000        396,263  
Baltimore Gas & Electric Co.             

2.90%, 06/15/2050

    240,000        244,486  

3.50%, 08/15/2046

    188,000        210,674  

Comision Federal de Electricidad
4.88%, 05/26/2021 (B)

    261,000        266,220  
     Principal     
Value
 
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Electric Utilities (continued)  
Duke Energy Carolinas LLC             

6.00%, 12/01/2028

    $ 500,000        $ 645,540  

6.45%, 10/15/2032

    100,000        141,493  

Duke Energy Indiana LLC
3.75%, 05/15/2046

    200,000        230,441  

Duquesne Light Holdings, Inc.
3.62%, 08/01/2027 (B)

    460,000        494,814  

Edison International
5.75%, 06/15/2027 (F)

    350,000        397,358  

EDP Finance BV
3.63%, 07/15/2024 (B)

    300,000        326,560  

Emera US Finance, LP
4.75%, 06/15/2046

    350,000        423,211  
Enel Finance International NV             

3.50%, 04/06/2028 (B)

    265,000        293,313  

3.63%, 05/25/2027 (B)

    270,000        299,982  

4.63%, 09/14/2025 (B)

    200,000        230,724  

Entergy Louisiana LLC
3.05%, 06/01/2031

    189,000        212,641  

Evergy Metro, Inc.
5.30%, 10/01/2041

    500,000        664,865  
FirstEnergy Corp.             

2.65%, 03/01/2030

    700,000        681,933  

4.85%, 07/15/2047

    105,000        114,149  
Florida Power & Light Co.             

5.13%, 06/01/2041

    112,000        153,015  

5.40%, 09/01/2035

    100,000        142,019  

Fortis, Inc.
3.06%, 10/04/2026

    620,000        676,967  

ITC Holdings Corp.
2.95%, 05/14/2030 (B)

    230,000        246,406  

Massachusetts Electric Co.
4.00%, 08/15/2046 (B)

    201,000        237,583  

Mid-Atlantic Interstate Transmission LLC
4.10%, 05/15/2028 (B)

    195,000        215,002  

Nevada Power Co.
5.38%, 09/15/2040

    52,000        68,919  

New England Power Co.
3.80%, 12/05/2047 (B)

    140,000        160,156  

New York State Electric & Gas Corp.
3.25%, 12/01/2026 (B)

    151,000        168,145  

Northern States Power Co.
6.20%, 07/01/2037

    89,000        135,387  

NRG Energy, Inc.
4.45%, 06/15/2029 (B)

    375,000        413,525  

Ohio Edison Co.
6.88%, 07/15/2036

    150,000        205,109  

Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
1.75%, 06/16/2022

    2,310,000        2,310,216  

Public Service Electric & Gas Co.
3.65%, 09/01/2042, MTN

    138,000        159,808  
Southern California Edison Co.             

4.05%, 03/15/2042

    300,000        318,341  

5.50%, 03/15/2040

    130,000        161,973  

Southern Power Co.
5.15%, 09/15/2041

    260,000        303,690  

Three Gorges Finance I Cayman Islands, Ltd. 3.15%, 06/02/2026 (B)

    200,000        215,988  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal     
Value
 
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Electric Utilities (continued)  

Toledo Edison Co.
6.15%, 05/15/2037

    $ 200,000        $ 278,264  

Tri-State Generation & Transmission Association, Inc.
4.25%, 06/01/2046

    124,000        140,035  

Wisconsin Electric Power Co.
3.65%, 12/15/2042 (F)

    144,000        156,357  

Xcel Energy, Inc.
4.80%, 09/15/2041

    116,000        143,599  
    

 

 

 
       14,357,661  
    

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment - 0.1%  

Eaton Corp.
7.63%, 04/01/2024

    500,000        584,605  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.1%  
Arrow Electronics, Inc.             

3.25%, 09/08/2024

    175,000        188,237  

3.50%, 04/01/2022

    100,000        103,105  

3.88%, 01/12/2028

    133,000        147,918  

Corning, Inc.
5.35%, 11/15/2048

    230,000        310,153  
    

 

 

 
       749,413  
    

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services - 0.2%  

ANR Pipeline Co.
9.63%, 11/01/2021

    200,000        217,234  

Baker Hughes Holdings LLC
5.13%, 09/15/2040

    200,000        236,488  

Halliburton Co.
7.60%, 08/15/2096 (B)

    160,000        168,799  

Schlumberger Holdings Corp.
3.90%, 05/17/2028 (B)

    170,000        181,793  

Schlumberger Investment SA
2.65%, 06/26/2030

    400,000        402,608  
Texas Eastern Transmission, LP             

2.80%, 10/15/2022 (B)

    462,000        475,452  

3.50%, 01/15/2028 (B)

    60,000        64,746  
    

 

 

 
       1,747,120  
    

 

 

 
Entertainment - 0.1%  
Walt Disney Co.             

7.70%, 10/30/2025

    300,000        393,429  

8.88%, 04/26/2023

    200,000        238,925  
    

 

 

 
       632,354  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 1.5%  

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.
4.00%, 02/01/2050

    419,000        493,134  
American Tower Corp.             

1.88%, 10/15/2030

    490,000        483,244  

2.10%, 06/15/2030

    320,000        321,432  

3.38%, 10/15/2026

    281,000        310,671  

5.00%, 02/15/2024

    139,000        157,133  
Boston Properties, LP             

3.20%, 01/15/2025

    228,000        247,297  

3.65%, 02/01/2026

    408,000        455,017  

Brixmor Operating Partnership, LP
3.85%, 02/01/2025

    400,000        429,629  
     Principal     
Value
 
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (continued)  
Crown Castle International Corp.             

2.25%, 01/15/2031

    $ 635,000        $ 638,168  

5.25%, 01/15/2023

    200,000        219,413  

Digital Realty Trust, LP
3.70%, 08/15/2027

    154,000        173,375  

Duke Realty, LP
3.63%, 04/15/2023

    168,000        177,974  

Equinix, Inc.
1.55%, 03/15/2028

    510,000        508,692  

Essex Portfolio, LP
2.65%, 03/15/2032

    400,000        415,227  

GAIF Bond Issuer Pty, Ltd.
3.40%, 09/30/2026 (B)

    353,000        376,309  

Healthcare Trust of America Holdings, LP
2.00%, 03/15/2031

    280,000        270,549  
Healthpeak Properties, Inc.             

3.50%, 07/15/2029

    447,000        495,764  

3.88%, 08/15/2024

    337,000        370,698  

Kimco Realty Corp.
2.70%, 10/01/2030

    650,000        658,057  

Life Storage, LP
4.00%, 06/15/2029

    522,000        591,377  
National Retail Properties, Inc.             

3.50%, 10/15/2027

    150,000        160,283  

3.60%, 12/15/2026

    218,000        237,151  

Office Properties Income Trust
4.00%, 07/15/2022

    416,000        419,631  

Prologis, LP
3.25%, 10/01/2026

    107,000        119,768  
Realty Income Corp.             

3.25%, 01/15/2031

    285,000        311,748  

3.88%, 04/15/2025

    290,000        326,103  

4.65%, 03/15/2047

    113,000        144,107  

Regency Centers, LP
2.95%, 09/15/2029

    420,000        433,657  

Scentre Group Trust 1 / Scentre Group Trust 2
3.50%, 02/12/2025 (B)

    500,000        528,767  
UDR, Inc.             

2.10%, 08/01/2032, MTN

    330,000        325,251  

3.20%, 01/15/2030, MTN

    500,000        546,591  
Ventas Realty, LP             

3.75%, 05/01/2024

    300,000        323,029  

3.85%, 04/01/2027

    203,000        220,881  
Welltower, Inc.             

3.10%, 01/15/2030

    330,000        347,781  

4.25%, 04/01/2026

    250,000        286,945  
    

 

 

 
       12,524,853  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 0.3%  

Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc.
3.80%, 01/25/2050 (B)

    445,000        483,062  
CK Hutchison International 16, Ltd.             

1.88%, 10/03/2021 (B)

    241,000        243,254  

2.75%, 10/03/2026 (B)

    350,000        376,476  

CK Hutchison International 19, Ltd.
3.63%, 04/11/2029 (B) (F)

    285,000        319,999  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal     
Value
 
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Food & Staples Retailing (continued)  
CVS Pass-Through Trust             

4.70%, 01/10/2036 (B)

    $ 476,336        $ 527,245  

5.77%, 01/10/2033 (B)

    140,702        160,654  

5.93%, 01/10/2034 (B)

    497,695        578,823  

Kroger Co.
8.00%, 09/15/2029

    175,000        250,742  
    

 

 

 
       2,940,255  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 0.3%  

Campbell Soup Co.
3.13%, 04/24/2050

    188,000        188,153  

Cargill, Inc.
2.13%, 04/23/2030 (B)

    712,000        742,161  

Conagra Brands, Inc.
5.30%, 11/01/2038

    130,000        167,964  

General Mills, Inc.
4.00%, 04/17/2025

    305,000        344,256  

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.
4.13%, 11/15/2025

    288,000        331,916  

Smithfield Foods, Inc.
3.00%, 10/15/2030 (B)

    700,000        713,181  

Tyson Foods, Inc.
4.88%, 08/15/2034

    100,000        129,020  
    

 

 

 
       2,616,651  
    

 

 

 
Gas Utilities - 0.2%  

Atmos Energy Corp.
4.13%, 03/15/2049

    570,000        712,196  

Boston Gas Co.
4.49%, 02/15/2042 (B)

    330,000        405,113  
Southern Co. Gas Capital Corp.             

3.25%, 06/15/2026

    85,000        93,666  

5.88%, 03/15/2041

    109,000        149,530  
    

 

 

 
       1,360,505  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.2%  

Boston Scientific Corp.
4.00%, 03/01/2029

    998,000        1,153,566  

DH Europe Finance II SARL
3.25%, 11/15/2039

    134,000        149,082  

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
3.70%, 03/19/2023

    136,000        145,177  
    

 

 

 
       1,447,825  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 1.5%  

Advocate Health & Hospitals Corp.
2.21%, 06/15/2030

    310,000        316,904  
Aetna, Inc.             

4.50%, 05/15/2042

    153,000        181,651  

6.75%, 12/15/2037

    305,000        449,871  
Anthem, Inc.             

4.10%, 03/01/2028

    425,000        489,825  

4.38%, 12/01/2047

    110,000        136,102  
Bon Secours Mercy Health, Inc.             

3.21%, 06/01/2050

    345,000        347,856  

3.46%, 06/01/2030

    650,000        725,209  

Children’s Hospital
2.93%, 07/15/2050

    340,000        315,475  

Children’s Hospital Corp.
2.59%, 02/01/2050

    300,000        279,590  
     Principal     
Value
 
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Health Care Providers & Services (continued)  

Cigna Corp.
4.50%, 02/25/2026

    $ 367,000        $ 426,827  
CommonSpirit Health             

1.55%, 10/01/2025

    240,000        240,632  

2.78%, 10/01/2030

    240,000        239,594  

Cottage Health Obligated Group
3.30%, 11/01/2049

    360,000        380,339  

CVS Health Corp.
5.05%, 03/25/2048

    1,125,000        1,426,817  

Hartford HealthCare Corp.
3.45%, 07/01/2054

    780,000        749,188  
HCA, Inc.             

5.13%, 06/15/2039

    420,000        511,247  

5.25%, 06/15/2026

    500,000        582,368  

Mayo Clinic
4.13%, 11/15/2052

    198,000        247,489  

Memorial Health Services
3.45%, 11/01/2049

    720,000        725,761  

NYU Langone Hospitals
3.38%, 07/01/2055

    300,000        292,803  

Partners Healthcare System, Inc.
3.34%, 07/01/2060

    1,261,000        1,331,977  

Providence St. Joseph Health Obligated Group
2.75%, 10/01/2026

    168,000        182,845  

Rush Obligated Group
3.92%, 11/15/2029

    607,000        692,868  

Texas Health Resources
4.33%, 11/15/2055

    175,000        216,553  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
4.63%, 07/15/2035

    234,000        307,029  

Universal Health Services, Inc.
2.65%, 10/15/2030 (B)

    320,000        318,986  

Yale-New Haven Health Services Corp.
2.50%, 07/01/2050

    390,000        371,693  
    

 

 

 
       12,487,499  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 0.1%  

McDonald’s Corp.
4.70%, 12/09/2035, MTN

    465,000        593,688  

Starbucks Corp.
2.55%, 11/15/2030

    390,000        411,500  
    

 

 

 
       1,005,188  
    

 

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates - 0.0% (G)  

Roper Technologies, Inc.
2.00%, 06/30/2030

    280,000        284,619  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 1.4%  
AIA Group, Ltd.             

3.20%, 09/16/2040 (B) (F)

    200,000        205,706  

3.60%, 04/09/2029 (B)

    200,000        223,582  

3.90%, 04/06/2028 (B)

    335,000        377,426  

AIG SunAmerica Global Financing X
6.90%, 03/15/2032 (B)

    400,000        597,498  

Assurant, Inc.
4.20%, 09/27/2023

    425,000        459,912  

Athene Global Funding
2.95%, 11/12/2026 (B)

    1,340,000        1,408,963  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal     
Value
 
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Insurance (continued)  

Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp.
4.40%, 05/15/2042

    $ 268,000        $ 341,070  

Brown & Brown, Inc.
2.38%, 03/15/2031

    820,000        823,596  

Dai-ichi Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
Fixed until 07/24/2026 (H),
4.00% (A) (B)

    421,000        456,785  

Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.
2.50%, 09/01/2030

    250,000        254,969  

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.
4.30%, 04/15/2043

    360,000        424,723  

Intact US Holdings, Inc.
4.60%, 11/09/2022 (F)

    500,000        530,212  

Jackson National Life Global Funding
3.05%, 04/29/2026 (B)

    303,000        333,184  

Liberty Mutual Group, Inc.
3.95%, 10/15/2050 (B)

    300,000        332,275  

Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
8.50%, 05/15/2025 (B)

    200,000        248,935  

Lincoln National Corp.
4.00%, 09/01/2023

    300,000        327,466  

Manulife Financial Corp.
Fixed until 02/24/2027,
4.06% (A), 02/24/2032

    350,000        377,725  

MassMutual Global Funding II
2.75%, 06/22/2024 (B)

    400,000        428,903  

Metropolitan Life Global Funding I
3.00%, 09/19/2027 (B)

    350,000        386,299  

New York Life Global Funding
2.35%, 07/14/2026 (B)

    226,000        242,403  

New York Life Insurance Co.
4.45%, 05/15/2069 (B)

    330,000        406,886  

Pacific Life Insurance Co.
Fixed until 10/24/2047,
4.30% (A), 10/24/2067 (B)

    198,000        209,880  

Progressive Corp.
Fixed until 03/15/2023 (H),
5.38% (A) (F)

    245,000        245,000  

Prudential Insurance Co. of America
8.30%, 07/01/2025 (B)

    900,000        1,162,827  

Sumitomo Life Insurance Co.
Fixed until 09/14/2027,
4.00% (A), 09/14/2077 (B) (F)

    250,000        276,250  

Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America
4.27%, 05/15/2047 (B)

    260,000        304,855  

Travelers Property Casualty Corp.
7.75%, 04/15/2026

    200,000        262,940  
    

 

 

 
       11,650,270  
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 0.1%  

Amazon.com, Inc.
3.88%, 08/22/2037

    500,000        613,261  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 0.5%  

DXC Technology Co.
4.25%, 04/15/2024

    172,000        185,104  
     Principal     
Value
 
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
IT Services (continued)  
Fiserv, Inc.             

3.20%, 07/01/2026

    $ 230,000        $ 254,649  

4.40%, 07/01/2049

    220,000        272,448  

Global Payments, Inc.
4.15%, 08/15/2049

    460,000        533,031  
International Business Machines Corp.             

1.70%, 05/15/2027

    1,285,000        1,312,686  

3.30%, 05/15/2026

    930,000        1,043,432  

Leidos, Inc.
2.30%, 02/15/2031 (B)

    200,000        198,260  

Western Union Co.
3.60%, 03/15/2022

    400,000        414,387  
    

 

 

 
       4,213,997  
    

 

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.0% (G)  
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.             

2.95%, 09/19/2026

    161,000        178,637  

4.15%, 02/01/2024

    217,000        239,054  
    

 

 

 
       417,691  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 0.2%  

nVent Finance SARL
4.55%, 04/15/2028

    337,000        359,770  

Otis Worldwide Corp.
2.57%, 02/15/2030

    775,000        825,003  

Xylem, Inc.
2.25%, 01/30/2031

    235,000        245,758  
    

 

 

 
       1,430,531  
    

 

 

 
Media - 0.8%  
Charter Communications Operating LLC /
Charter Communications Operating Capital
            

4.80%, 03/01/2050

    315,000        358,848  

5.05%, 03/30/2029

    400,000        477,143  

6.83%, 10/23/2055

    150,000        211,997  

Comcast Cable Holdings LLC
10.13%, 04/15/2022

    414,000        468,533  
Comcast Corp.             

3.25%, 11/01/2039

    380,000        422,484  

3.45%, 02/01/2050

    634,000        707,702  

3.95%, 10/15/2025

    335,000        383,850  

4.60%, 10/15/2038

    415,000        528,888  

4.95%, 10/15/2058

    525,000        757,706  

Cox Communications, Inc.
4.60%, 08/15/2047 (B)

    196,000        237,745  

Discovery Communications LLC
5.20%, 09/20/2047

    335,000        399,049  

Fox Corp.
5.58%, 01/25/2049

    175,000        239,085  

NBCUniversal Media LLC
5.95%, 04/01/2041

    210,000        311,765  

SES SA
3.60%, 04/04/2023 (B)

    100,000        102,390  

Time Warner Cable LLC
5.50%, 09/01/2041

    400,000        480,707  

Time Warner Entertainment Co., LP
8.38%, 07/15/2033

    250,000        382,180  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal     
Value
 
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Media (continued)  
ViacomCBS, Inc.             

2.90%, 01/15/2027

    $ 250,000        $ 270,079  

4.00%, 01/15/2026

    208,000        235,203  

4.85%, 07/01/2042

    150,000        169,155  
    

 

 

 
       7,144,509  
    

 

 

 
Metals & Mining - 0.5%  
Anglo American Capital PLC             

2.63%, 09/10/2030 (B)

    391,000        391,295  

3.63%, 09/11/2024 (B)

    200,000        215,305  

3.95%, 09/10/2050 (B) (F)

    200,000        205,541  

Barrick Gold Corp.
6.45%, 10/15/2035

    140,000        192,354  
Glencore Funding LLC             

1.63%, 09/01/2025 (B)

    560,000        556,595  

2.50%, 09/01/2030 (B)

    790,000        767,951  

4.13%, 05/30/2023 (B)

    234,000        250,381  

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.
1.30%, 08/15/2025

    1,190,000        1,189,652  

Steel Dynamics, Inc.
3.45%, 04/15/2030

    522,000        573,209  
    

 

 

 
       4,342,283  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 0.3%  
Delmarva Power & Light Co.             

4.00%, 06/01/2042

    294,000        339,554  

4.15%, 05/15/2045

    270,000        328,587  

Dominion Energy, Inc.
5.25%, 08/01/2033

    500,000        632,142  

NiSource, Inc.
5.80%, 02/01/2042

    600,000        780,026  
San Diego Gas & Electric Co.             

6.00%, 06/01/2026

    320,000        394,857  

6.13%, 09/15/2037

    100,000        133,568  
    

 

 

 
       2,608,734  
    

 

 

 
Multiline Retail - 0.0% (G)  

Dollar General Corp.
4.13%, 05/01/2028

    280,000        325,932  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 2.6%  

APT Pipelines, Ltd.
4.25%, 07/15/2027 (B)

    386,000        432,864  

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP
4.80%, 05/03/2029

    250,000        267,015  
BP Capital Markets America, Inc.             

1.75%, 08/10/2030

    490,000        477,903  

2.77%, 11/10/2050

    370,000        335,454  

BP Capital Markets PLC
3.28%, 09/19/2027

    321,000        352,434  

Cameron LNG LLC
3.70%, 01/15/2039 (B)

    554,000        612,430  

Concho Resources, Inc.
2.40%, 02/15/2031

    255,000        257,211  
Diamondback Energy, Inc.             

3.25%, 12/01/2026

    270,000        277,060  

4.75%, 05/31/2025 (F)

    300,000        327,348  

Ecopetrol SA
5.38%, 06/26/2026

    135,000        148,670  
     Principal     
Value
 
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (continued)  
Enbridge, Inc.             

4.50%, 06/10/2044

    $ 200,000        $ 221,424  
Fixed until 03/01/2028,
6.25% (A), 03/01/2078
  300,000      300,153  
Energy Transfer Operating, LP             

4.75%, 01/15/2026

    618,000        662,211  

6.05%, 06/01/2041

    538,000        551,146  

Eni SpA
5.70%, 10/01/2040 (B)

    500,000        594,247  
Enterprise Products Operating LLC             

3.70%, 01/31/2051

    290,000        286,813  

3.95%, 01/31/2060

    185,000        181,317  

4.20%, 01/31/2050

    235,000        254,098  

4.45%, 02/15/2043

    161,000        173,337  

7.55%, 04/15/2038

    161,000        227,838  

EQT Corp.
3.90%, 10/01/2027

    264,000        253,524  
Exxon Mobil Corp.             

2.99%, 03/19/2025

    750,000        815,760  

3.00%, 08/16/2039

    515,000        525,322  

4.11%, 03/01/2046

    294,000        338,145  
Gray Oak Pipeline LLC             

2.00%, 09/15/2023 (B)

    250,000        250,752  

2.60%, 10/15/2025 (B)

    305,000        304,721  
Kinder Morgan, Inc.             

2.00%, 02/15/2031 (F)

    270,000        256,459  

3.25%, 08/01/2050

    330,000        297,668  

Magellan Midstream Partners, LP
4.20%, 12/01/2042 - 10/03/2047

    378,000        383,532  

Marathon Petroleum Corp.
4.50%, 05/01/2023

    250,000        269,040  
MPLX, LP             

2.65%, 08/15/2030

    410,000        394,567  

4.13%, 03/01/2027

    155,000        169,688  

4.50%, 04/15/2038

    280,000        283,621  

5.50%, 02/15/2049

    305,000        338,037  
Noble Energy, Inc.             

3.25%, 10/15/2029

    290,000        320,888  

5.25%, 11/15/2043

    400,000        532,717  

ONEOK Partners, LP
6.65%, 10/01/2036

    220,000        242,887  
ONEOK, Inc.             

2.20%, 09/15/2025

    500,000        492,117  

3.40%, 09/01/2029

    495,000        481,030  

5.20%, 07/15/2048

    300,000        291,718  
Ovintiv, Inc.             

7.20%, 11/01/2031

    200,000        198,350  

7.38%, 11/01/2031 (F)

    250,000        251,583  
Phillips 66 Partners, LP             

3.15%, 12/15/2029

    300,000        300,026  

4.90%, 10/01/2046

    144,000        144,938  

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.
1.90%, 08/15/2030

    520,000        486,730  
Plains All American Pipeline, LP / PAA
Finance Corp.
            

4.30%, 01/31/2043

    150,000        124,663  

4.65%, 10/15/2025

    495,000        528,262  

4.70%, 06/15/2044

    160,000        140,584  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal     
Value
 
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (continued)  
Southern Natural Gas Co. LLC             

4.80%, 03/15/2047 (B)

    $ 136,000        $ 146,477  

8.00%, 03/01/2032

    105,000        146,932  
Suncor Energy, Inc.             

5.95%, 12/01/2034

    550,000        660,711  

7.88%, 06/15/2026

    100,000        125,603  
Sunoco Logistics Partners Operations, LP             

3.90%, 07/15/2026

    195,000        200,958  

6.10%, 02/15/2042

    500,000        507,929  

TC PipeLines, LP
3.90%, 05/25/2027

    141,000        154,374  

Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co. LLC
2.90%, 03/01/2030 (B)

    595,000        606,779  
Total Capital International SA             

2.99%, 06/29/2041

    650,000        666,972  

3.13%, 05/29/2050

    605,000        606,651  

3.46%, 07/12/2049

    200,000        213,012  
Valero Energy Corp.             

1.20%, 03/15/2024

    430,000        421,226  

2.15%, 09/15/2027

    390,000        372,489  

Williams Cos., Inc.
4.85%, 03/01/2048

    249,000        272,482  
    

 

 

 
       21,460,897  
    

 

 

 
Personal Products - 0.1%  

Estee Lauder Cos., Inc.
2.60%, 04/15/2030

    549,000        596,896  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 1.0%  
AstraZeneca PLC             

1.38%, 08/06/2030

    250,000        243,280  

6.45%, 09/15/2037

    180,000        269,626  
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.             

4.13%, 06/15/2039

    377,000        465,266  

4.55%, 02/20/2048

    370,000        489,451  

5.00%, 08/15/2045

    150,000        206,602  

5.70%, 10/15/2040

    160,000        224,876  

Mylan NV
3.95%, 06/15/2026

    185,000        208,195  

Mylan, Inc.
5.40%, 11/29/2043

    100,000        123,799  

Pfizer, Inc.
3.90%, 03/15/2039

    600,000        724,538  
Royalty Pharma PLC             

0.75%, 09/02/2023 (B)

    465,000        464,816  

1.20%, 09/02/2025 (B)

    460,000        457,671  

1.75%, 09/02/2027 (B)

    460,000        456,298  

3.55%, 09/02/2050 (B)

    390,000        373,328  

Shire Acquisitions Investments Ireland DAC
3.20%, 09/23/2026

    778,000        864,724  
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.             

3.03%, 07/09/2040

    430,000        442,143  

3.18%, 07/09/2050

    415,000        421,486  

3.38%, 07/09/2060

    290,000        301,404  

Upjohn, Inc.
2.30%, 06/22/2027 (B)

    1,260,000        1,303,322  

Zoetis, Inc.
2.00%, 05/15/2030

    410,000        420,310  
    

 

 

 
       8,461,135  
    

 

 

 
     Principal     
Value
 
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Real Estate Management & Development - 0.1%  
Ontario Teachers’ Cadillac Fairview
Properties Trust
            

3.13%, 03/20/2022 (B)

    $ 314,000        $ 322,053  

3.88%, 03/20/2027 (B)

    325,000        353,949  
    

 

 

 
       676,002  
    

 

 

 
Road & Rail - 0.7%  
Avolon Holdings Funding, Ltd.             

4.38%, 05/01/2026 (B)

    510,000        494,648  

5.25%, 05/15/2024 (B)

    555,000        566,712  

5.50%, 01/15/2023 - 01/15/2026 (B)

    1,010,000        1,031,806  
Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC             

3.55%, 02/15/2050

    327,000        376,573  

5.75%, 05/01/2040

    300,000        425,260  

7.29%, 06/01/2036

    90,000        138,351  
CSX Corp.             

4.75%, 11/15/2048

    215,000        281,682  

6.00%, 10/01/2036, MTN

    340,000        473,891  

Norfolk Southern Corp.
3.85%, 01/15/2024

    266,000        290,254  
Park Aerospace Holdings, Ltd.             

5.25%, 08/15/2022 (B)

    1,865,000        1,920,594  

5.50%, 02/15/2024 (B)

    300,000        310,163  
    

 

 

 
       6,309,934  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 0.3%  

Analog Devices, Inc.
4.50%, 12/05/2036

    226,000        267,127  

Broadcom Corp. / Broadcom Cayman Finance, Ltd.
3.88%, 01/15/2027

    200,000        220,776  
Broadcom, Inc.             

4.11%, 09/15/2028

    697,000        776,290  

4.75%, 04/15/2029

    925,000        1,073,410  
    

 

 

 
       2,337,603  
    

 

 

 
Software - 0.1%  
Microsoft Corp.             

2.68%, 06/01/2060

    359,000        366,550  

3.95%, 08/08/2056

    183,000        234,872  

4.10%, 02/06/2037

    307,000        392,443  
    

 

 

 
       993,865  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 0.1%  

AutoZone, Inc.
1.65%, 01/15/2031

    350,000        338,762  

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.
3.65%, 04/05/2029

    472,000        544,139  

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.
3.60%, 09/01/2027

    247,000        278,427  
    

 

 

 
       1,161,328  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 0.3%  
Apple, Inc.             

3.45%, 02/09/2045

    528,000        619,268  

3.75%, 09/12/2047

    500,000        605,479  

3.85%, 08/04/2046

    207,000        253,638  

4.65%, 02/23/2046

    119,000        162,052  
Dell International LLC / EMC Corp.             

5.45%, 06/15/2023 (B)

    250,000        275,084  

6.02%, 06/15/2026 (B)

    500,000        592,723  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal     
Value
 
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals (continued)  

HP, Inc.
3.00%, 06/17/2027

    $ 335,000        $ 360,200  
    

 

 

 
       2,868,444  
    

 

 

 
Tobacco - 0.2%  
BAT Capital Corp.             

2.26%, 03/25/2028

    290,000        289,135  

3.73%, 09/25/2040

    195,000        191,843  

3.98%, 09/25/2050

    300,000        291,681  

4.54%, 08/15/2047

    290,000        305,236  

BAT International Finance PLC
1.67%, 03/25/2026

    215,000        215,786  
    

 

 

 
       1,293,681  
    

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors - 0.4%  
Air Lease Corp.             

3.25%, 03/01/2025 - 10/01/2029

    1,153,000        1,115,828  

3.38%, 07/01/2025

    950,000        964,411  
BOC Aviation, Ltd.             

2.75%, 09/18/2022 (B)

    270,000        274,734  

3.50%, 10/10/2024 (B) (F)

    200,000        210,564  
International Lease Finance Corp.             

5.88%, 08/15/2022

    154,000        164,328  

8.63%, 01/15/2022

    700,000        750,294  

WW Grainger, Inc.
4.60%, 06/15/2045

    198,000        253,504  
    

 

 

 
       3,733,663  
    

 

 

 
Transportation Infrastructure - 0.1%  

Mexico City Airport Trust
5.50%, 07/31/2047 (B)

    200,000        172,460  

Penske Truck Leasing Co., LP / PTL Finance Corp.
4.13%, 08/01/2023 (B)

    233,000        252,892  

Transurban Finance Co. Pty, Ltd.
2.45%, 03/16/2031 (B) (F)

    260,000        264,465  
    

 

 

 
       689,817  
    

 

 

 
Water Utilities - 0.1%  
American Water Capital Corp.             

3.85%, 03/01/2024

    300,000        327,080  

4.00%, 12/01/2046

    172,000        206,888  
    

 

 

 
       533,968  
    

 

 

 
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.7%  
America Movil SAB de CV             

3.13%, 07/16/2022

    236,000        244,398  

4.38%, 04/22/2049

    251,000        307,410  

Crown Castle Towers LLC
3.22%, 05/15/2042 (B)

    200,000        202,067  

Rogers Communications, Inc.
4.35%, 05/01/2049

    350,000        425,455  
T-Mobile USA, Inc.             

1.50%, 02/15/2026 (B)

    1,105,000        1,109,199  

2.05%, 02/15/2028 (B)

    1,150,000        1,167,250  

3.00%, 02/15/2041 (B)

    310,000        300,657  

3.75%, 04/15/2027 (B)

    1,210,000        1,351,146  
     Principal     
Value
 
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Wireless Telecommunication Services (continued)  
Vodafone Group PLC             

4.88%, 06/19/2049

    $ 545,000        $ 674,461  

5.25%, 05/30/2048

    260,000        336,698  
    

 

 

 
       6,118,741  
    

 

 

 

Total Corporate Debt Securities
(Cost $235,938,743)

 

     253,741,647  
  

 

 

 
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 0.6%  
Colombia - 0.2%  
Colombia Government International Bond             

3.13%, 04/15/2031

    210,000        215,565  

4.00%, 02/26/2024

    300,000        319,620  

4.13%, 05/15/2051

    345,000        361,042  

5.00%, 06/15/2045

    200,000        233,600  

7.38%, 09/18/2037

    200,000        281,252  
    

 

 

 
       1,411,079  
    

 

 

 
Mexico - 0.4%  
Mexico Government International Bond             

3.75%, 01/11/2028

    1,042,000        1,127,569  

4.13%, 01/21/2026

    615,000        684,194  

4.35%, 01/15/2047

    183,000        192,152  

4.60%, 02/10/2048

    200,000        216,600  

4.75%, 03/08/2044, MTN

    190,000        209,952  

5.75%, 10/12/2110, MTN

    550,000        639,380  
    

 

 

 
       3,069,847  
    

 

 

 
Panama - 0.0% (G)  

Panama Government International Bond
4.50%, 04/16/2050

    200,000        246,752  
    

 

 

 

Total Foreign Government Obligations
(Cost $4,399,068)

 

     4,727,678  
  

 

 

 
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 4.7%  

American General Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2006-1, Class A5,
5.75% (A), 12/25/2035 (B)

    2,085        2,178  
Banc of America Funding Trust             

Series 2004-3, Class 1A1,

    

5.50%, 10/25/2034

    57,193        59,488  

Series 2004-C, Class 1A1,

    

4.41% (A), 12/20/2034

    19,787        19,851  

Series 2005-E, Class 4A1,

    

3.34% (A), 03/20/2035

    34,287        34,890  

Banc of America Mortgage Trust
Series 2003-C, Class 3A1,
4.00% (A), 04/25/2033

    27,049        26,850  

BB-UBS Trust
Series 2012-SHOW, Class A,
3.43%, 11/05/2036 (B)

    1,500,000        1,450,440  

BCAP LLC Trust
Series 2009-RR5, Class 8A1,
5.50% (A), 11/26/2034 (B)

    7,918        7,929  
Bear Stearns ARM Trust             

Series 2003-4, Class 3A1,

    

3.07% (A), 07/25/2033

    26,852        27,341  

Series 2004-2, Class 14A,

    

3.67% (A), 05/25/2034

    20,960        20,126  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal     
Value
 
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Interest Only STRIPS
Series 2005-PWR8, Class X1,
0.72% (A), 06/11/2041 (B)

    $ 4,517        $ 8  

CD Commercial Mortgage Trust, Interest Only STRIPS
Series 2007-CD4, Class XC,
1.30% (A), 12/11/2049 (B)

    23,975        81  
Chase Mortgage Finance Trust             

Series 2007-A1, Class 1A3,

    

3.44% (A), 02/25/2037

    321,035        319,023  

Series 2007-A1, Class 2A1,

    

3.17% (A), 02/25/2037

    56,340        56,163  

Series 2007-A1, Class 7A1,

    

3.38% (A), 02/25/2037

    43,632        43,563  

Series 2007-A1, Class 9A1,

    

3.77% (A), 02/25/2037

    22,289        21,998  

Series 2007-A2, Class 1A1,

    

3.51% (A), 06/25/2035

    11,466        11,060  

Series 2007-A2, Class 2A1,

    

3.11% (A), 06/25/2035

    98,367        98,189  
CHL Mortgage Pass-Through Trust             

Series 2004-3, Class A26,

    

5.50%, 04/25/2034

    84,935        86,553  

Series 2004-3, Class A4,

    

5.75%, 04/25/2034

    127,403        130,132  

Series 2004-5, Class 1A4,

    

5.50%, 06/25/2034

    117,793        121,875  

Series 2004-8, Class 2A1,

    

4.50%, 06/25/2019

    259        268  

Citigroup Global Markets Mortgage
Securities VII, Inc.
Series 2003-HYB1, Class A,
2.60% (A), 09/25/2033

    35,711        36,105  
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc.             

Series 2003-1, Class 3A4,

    

5.25%, 09/25/2033

    41,612        42,125  

Series 2005-2, Class 2A11,

    

5.50%, 05/25/2035

    89,980        93,225  

Series 2009-10, Class 1A1,

    

2.79% (A), 09/25/2033 (B)

    102,665        102,490  

COBALT CMBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Interest Only STRIPS
Series 2006-C1, Class IO,
0.89% (A), 08/15/2048

    497,493        4,229  
COMM Mortgage Trust             

Series 2015-CR25, Class A4,

    

3.76%, 08/10/2048

    562,000        624,399  

Series 2018-HOME, Class A,

    

3.82% (A), 04/10/2033 (B)

    2,410,000        2,653,243  

COMM Mortgage Trust, Interest Only STRIPS
Series 2012-CR2, Class XA,
1.62% (A), 08/15/2045

    1,692,438        34,926  
Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities
Corp.
            

Series 2003-21, Class 1A4,

    

5.25%, 09/25/2033

    30,285        31,278  
     Principal     
Value
 
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  
Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp. (continued)  

Series 2003-AR15, Class 3A1,

    

3.49% (A), 06/25/2033

    $ 66,568        $ 66,539  

Series 2004-5, Class 3A1,

    

5.25%, 08/25/2019

    13,645        12,504  
CSFB Mortgage-Backed Pass-Through
Certificates
            

Series 2003-27, Class 5A4,

    

5.25%, 11/25/2033

    48,007        49,139  

Series 2003-29, Class 5A1,

    

7.00%, 12/25/2033

    59,763        62,291  

Series 2004-4, Class 2A4,

    

5.50%, 09/25/2034

    61,786        64,075  

Series 2004-8, Class 1A4,

    

5.50%, 12/25/2034

    104,007        108,591  

CSMC OA LLC
Series 2014-USA, Class D,
4.37%, 09/15/2037 (B)

    500,000        384,191  

Deutsche Alt-A Securities, Inc. Mortgage
Loan Trust
Series 2005-1, Class 2A1,
4.92% (A), 02/25/2020

    12,991        12,915  

GS Mortgage Securities Trust, Interest Only STRIPS
Series 2006-GG8, Class X,
1.05% (A), 11/10/2039 (B)

    814,268        1,340  

GSMPS Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2005-RP3, Class 1AF,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.35%,
0.50% (A), 09/25/2035 (B)

    612,196        507,023  

GSMPS Mortgage Loan Trust, Interest Only STRIPS
Series 2005-RP3, Class 1AS,
4.26% (A), 09/25/2035 (B)

    459,147        63,015  
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust             

Series 2003-7F, Class 1A4,

    

5.25%, 06/25/2033

    185,127        191,562  

Series 2004-8F, Class 2A3,

    

6.00%, 09/25/2034

    115,628        118,475  

Series 2005-5F, Class 8A3,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.50%,
0.65% (A), 06/25/2035

    8,412        7,841  
Headlands Residential LLC             

Series 2017-RPL1, Class A,

    

3.88% (A), 11/25/2024 (B)

    1,980,000        2,025,690  

Series 2018-RPL1, Class A,

    

3.88% (A), 08/25/2024 (B)

    2,410,000        2,465,762  

Series 2019-RPL1, Class NOTE,

    

3.97% (A), 06/25/2024 (B)

    2,300,000        2,310,209  

Impac CMB Trust
Series 2005-4, Class 2A1,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.60%,
0.75% (A), 05/25/2035

    92,998        88,936  

Impac Secured Assets CMN Owner Trust
Series 2003-2, Class A1,
5.50%, 08/25/2033

    37,229        37,798  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal     
Value
 
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  
Impac Secured Assets Trust             

Series 2006-1, Class 2A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.35%,
0.50% (A), 05/25/2036

    $ 181,324        $ 175,155  

Series 2006-2, Class 2A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.35%,
0.50% (A), 08/25/2036

    41,170        41,144  

Independence Plaza Trust
Series 2018-INDP, Class A,
3.76%, 07/10/2035 (B)

    1,590,000        1,687,776  

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Interest Only STRIPS
Series 2006-CB15, Class X1,
0.19% (A), 06/12/2043

    2,107,513        1,652  
JPMorgan Mortgage Trust             

Series 2004-A3, Class 4A1,

    

3.26% (A), 07/25/2034

    4,022        4,077  

Series 2004-A4, Class 1A1,

    

2.88% (A), 09/25/2034

    11,376        11,078  

Series 2004-S1, Class 1A7,

    

5.00%, 09/25/2034

    1,564        1,594  

Series 2005-A1, Class 3A4,

    

3.41% (A), 02/25/2035

    53,705        52,026  

Series 2006-A2, Class 5A3,

    

2.98% (A), 11/25/2033

    103,246        105,245  

Series 2006-A3, Class 6A1,

    

3.02% (A), 08/25/2034

    11,469        11,160  

LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Interest Only STRIPS
Series 2006-C1, Class XCL,
0.38% (A), 02/15/2041 (B)

    940,114        110  

LHOME Mortgage Trust
Series 2019-RTL3, Class A1,
3.87%, 07/25/2024 (B)

    2,210,000        2,238,516  
MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust             

Series 2004-13, Class 2A1,

    

3.36% (A), 04/21/2034

    116,818        116,295  

Series 2004-13, Class 3A7,

    

3.19% (A), 11/21/2034

    77,568        78,755  

MASTR Alternative Loan Trust
Series 2003-9, Class 2A1,
6.00%, 12/25/2033

    11,182        11,662  
MASTR Asset Securitization Trust             

Series 2003-11, Class 9A6,

    

5.25%, 12/25/2033

    167,943        172,054  

Series 2004-P7, Class A6,

    

5.50%, 12/27/2033 (B)

    20,982        20,980  

MASTR Resecuritization Trust, Principal Only STRIPS
Series 2005, Class 3,
Zero Coupon, 05/28/2035 (B)

    8,651        6,324  
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust             

Series 2003-A4, Class 2A,

    

3.32% (A), 07/25/2033

    35,673        35,623  

Series 2003-A5, Class 2A6,

    

2.82% (A), 08/25/2033

    23,241        22,922  

Series 2004-1, Class 2A1,

    

2.74% (A), 12/25/2034

    87,082        86,813  
     Principal     
Value
 
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust (continued)         

Series 2004-A4, Class A2,

    

3.17% (A), 08/25/2034

    $ 42,442        $ 44,102  

Series 2004-D, Class A2,

    

6-Month LIBOR + 0.72%,
1.03% (A), 09/25/2029

    74,729        71,510  

ML-CFC Commercial Mortgage Trust, Interest Only STRIPS
Series 2006-4, Class XC,
0.55% (A), 12/12/2049 (B)

    198,930        4  
Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, Interest Only
STRIPS
            

Series 2006-IQ12, Class X1,

    

0.29% (A), 12/15/2043 (B)

    316,881        2  

Series 2006-T21, Class X,

    

0.08% (A), 10/12/2052 (B)

    3,471,404        1,632  

Series 2007-HQ11, Class X,

    

0.17% (A), 02/12/2044 (B)

    320,878        296  

Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2004-3, Class 4A,
5.62% (A), 04/25/2034

    111,959        121,059  

MRCD Mortgage Trust
Series 2019-PARK, Class D,
2.72%, 12/15/2036 (B)

    1,443,000        1,431,286  

Prime Mortgage Trust
Series 2004-CL1, Class 1A1,
6.00%, 02/25/2034

    38,110        40,610  

Prime Mortgage Trust, Principal Only STRIPS
Series 2004-CL1, Class 1,
Zero Coupon, 02/25/2034

    2,542        2,112  

RAMP Trust
Series 2004-SL2, Class A3,
7.00%, 10/25/2031

    75,060        78,984  

RBSSP Resecuritization Trust
Series 2009-1, Class 1A1,
6.50% (A), 02/26/2036 (B)

    85,305        87,368  

RCO V Mortgage LLC
Series 2020-1, Class A1,
3.10% (A), 09/25/2025 (B)

    1,733,391        1,733,731  
Seasoned Credit Risk Transfer Trust             

Series 2019-1, Class MT,

    

3.50%, 07/25/2058

    2,333,488        2,603,965  

Series 2019-3, Class MB,

    

3.50%, 10/25/2058

    969,365        1,136,691  

Series 2019-4, Class M55D,

    

4.00%, 02/25/2059

    1,768,587        1,957,817  
Sequoia Mortgage Trust             

Series 2004-11, Class A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.60%,
0.75% (A), 12/20/2034

    159,187        157,439  

Series 2004-11, Class A3,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.60%,
0.75% (A), 12/20/2034

    40,434        40,114  

Series 2004-12, Class A3,

    

6-Month LIBOR + 0.32%,
0.74% (A), 01/20/2035

    67,293        63,165  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal     
Value
 
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

Structured Asset Mortgage Investments II Trust
Series 2004-AR5, Class 1A1,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.66%,
0.81% (A), 10/19/2034

    $ 161,802        $ 161,322  
Structured Asset Securities Corp.             

Series 2003-37A, Class 2A,

    

2.70% (A), 12/25/2033

    39,397        38,388  

Series 2004-4XS, Class 1A5,

    

5.19% (A), 02/25/2034

    210,570        217,050  
Thornburg Mortgage Securities Trust             

Series 2003-4, Class A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.64%,
0.79% (A), 09/25/2043

    70,285        69,744  

Series 2004-1, Class II2A,

    

2.45% (A), 03/25/2044

    29,245        29,317  

Toorak Mortgage Corp., Ltd.
Series 2019-2, Class A1,
3.72% (A), 09/25/2022

    1,548,000        1,579,028  

UBS-BAMLL Trust
Series 2012-WRM, Class A,
3.66%, 06/10/2030 (B)

    1,000,000        990,034  
UBS-Barclays Commercial Mortgage Trust             

Series 2012-C2, Class A4,

    

3.53%, 05/10/2063

    650,000        668,515  
UBS-Barclays Commercial Mortgage
Trust, Interest Only STRIPS
        

Series 2012-C2, Class XA,

    

1.29% (A), 05/10/2063 (B)

    4,038,698        69,674  

V.M. Jog Engineering, Ltd.
Series 2017, Class A,
1-Month LIBOR + 4.60%,
6.56% (A), 12/15/2020

    2,090,000        2,090,000  

VNDO Mortgage Trust
Series 2012-6AVE, Class A,
3.00%, 11/15/2030 (B)

    1,000,000        1,029,378  

Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Interest Only STRIPS
Series 2006-C24, Class XC,
0.00% (A), 03/15/2045 (B)

    506,784        5  
WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through
Certificates Trust
            

Series 2003-AR6, Class A1,

    

3.11% (A), 06/25/2033

    126,342        127,859  

Series 2003-AR7, Class A7,

    

2.69% (A), 08/25/2033

    45,777        45,072  

Series 2003-AR8, Class A,

    

2.89% (A), 08/25/2033

    18,841        19,193  

Series 2003-AR9, Class 1A6,

    

2.79% (A), 09/25/2033

    95,009        93,918  

Series 2003-S3, Class 1A4,

    

5.50%, 06/25/2033

    146,359        152,790  

Series 2003-S4, Class 2A10,

    

(2.75) * 1-Month LIBOR + 17.46%,
17.05% (A), 06/25/2033

    6,319        7,874  

Series 2003-S9, Class A8,

    

5.25%, 10/25/2033

    55,448        57,102  

Series 2004-AR3, Class A1,

    

3.66% (A), 06/25/2034

    11,387        11,517  
     Principal     
Value
 
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  
WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Trust (continued)  

Series 2004-AR3, Class A2,

    

3.66% (A), 06/25/2034

    $ 117,120        $ 118,138  

Series 2004-S2, Class 2A4,

    

5.50%, 06/25/2034

    112,217        115,805  

Washington Mutual MSC Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Trust
Series 2004-RA2, Class 2A,
7.00%, 07/25/2033

    40,229        43,298  

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust
Series 2016-C35, Class A4,
2.93%, 07/15/2048

    1,915,000        2,046,419  

Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust
Series 2004-U, Class A1,
3.50% (A), 10/25/2034

    224,950        223,180  

WFRBS Commercial Mortgage Trust
Series 2011-C3, Class A4,
4.38%, 03/15/2044 (B)

    491,413        493,774  
    

 

 

 

Total Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $38,863,291)

 

     39,689,164  
  

 

 

 
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 0.8%  
California - 0.2%  

State of California, General Obligation Unlimited,
7.30%, 10/01/2039

    520,000        840,362  

University of California Regents Medical Center Pooled Revenue, Revenue Bonds,
3.71%, 05/15/2120

    820,000        808,905  
    

 

 

 
       1,649,267  
    

 

 

 
New York - 0.3%  

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds,
Series D,
5.60%, 03/15/2040

    280,000        386,224  
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey,
Revenue Bonds
            

4.46%, 10/01/2062

    800,000        984,656  

5.65%, 11/01/2040

    655,000        901,018  
    

 

 

 
       2,271,898  
    

 

 

 
Ohio - 0.3%  

American Municipal Power, Inc.,
Revenue Bonds,
Series B,
7.50%, 02/15/2050

    640,000        1,029,037  

Ohio State University, Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
4.80%, 06/01/2111

    1,370,000        1,877,776  
    

 

 

 
       2,906,813  
    

 

 

 

Total Municipal Government Obligations
(Cost $5,237,545)

 

     6,827,978  
  

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal     
Value
 

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS - 31.1%

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.             

6-Month LIBOR + 1.70%,
2.03% (A), 10/01/2036

    $ 17,747        $ 18,024  

6-Month LIBOR + 1.54%,
2.29% (A), 05/01/2037

    58,199        60,336  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.77%,
2.36% (A), 09/01/2037

    11,817        12,068  

1-Year CMT + 2.36%,
2.73% (A), 10/01/2037

    5,788        5,810  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.67%,
3.00% (A), 12/01/2036

    94,427        99,055  

1-Year CMT + 2.25%,
3.05% (A), 07/01/2036

    141,048        148,695  

6-Month LIBOR + 2.01%,
3.13% (A), 05/01/2037

    29,908        31,581  

1-Year CMT + 2.65%,
3.14% (A), 10/01/2037

    62,682        62,647  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.58%,
3.19% (A), 12/01/2036

    114,251        119,254  

1-Year CMT + 2.25%,
3.38% (A), 02/01/2036

    177,360        187,010  

1-Year CMT + 2.43%,
3.42% (A), 12/01/2031

    213,183        214,262  

3.50%, 06/01/2042 - 07/15/2042

    1,827,832        2,007,855  

1-Year CMT + 2.24%,
3.59% (A), 11/01/2036

    98,334        103,099  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.70%,
3.70% (A), 02/01/2037

    21,806        22,870  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.86%,
3.75% (A), 05/01/2038

    7,679        7,752  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.64%,
3.77% (A), 11/01/2036

    29,078        30,363  

1-Year CMT + 2.25%,
3.88% (A), 01/01/2035

    197,953        208,831  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.91%,
3.91% (A), 04/01/2037

    1,314        1,318  

12-Month LIBOR + 2.18%,
3.93% (A), 05/01/2037

    88,301        94,598  

12-Month LIBOR + 2.47%,
3.96% (A), 03/01/2036

    65,348        69,676  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.98%,
3.98% (A), 04/01/2037

    16,803        16,958  

12-Month LIBOR + 2.00%,
4.00% (A), 11/01/2036

    6,435        6,450  

4.00%, 04/01/2043 - 09/01/2049

    4,846,443        5,288,197  

12-Month LIBOR + 2.05%,
4.03% (A), 05/01/2037

    25,558        25,908  

12-Month LIBOR + 2.33%,
4.13% (A), 05/01/2036

    15,491        16,691  

4.50%, 05/01/2041 - 07/01/2047

    8,299,798        9,281,607  

5.00%, 08/01/2040

    210,057        242,633  

5.50%, 02/01/2021 - 12/01/2035

    268,555        281,096  

6.00%, 12/01/2036 - 06/01/2037

    165,909        188,939  

6.50%, 05/01/2035 - 03/01/2038

    716,654        825,531  

7.50%, 02/01/2038 - 09/01/2038

    34,939        41,076  

10.00%, 03/17/2026 - 10/01/2030

    4,734        5,095  

11.00%, 02/17/2021

    16        16  
     Principal     
Value
 
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
Multifamily Structured Pass-Through
Certificates
            

1-Month LIBOR + 0.70%,
0.85% (A), 09/25/2022

    $ 35,229        $ 35,268  

2.31%, 12/25/2022

    2,088,757        2,151,076  

2.72%, 07/25/2026

    1,456,000        1,578,316  

2.74%, 09/25/2025

    1,000,000        1,084,382  

2.81%, 09/25/2024

    4,140,000        4,411,870  

2.84%, 09/25/2022

    488,843        505,792  

2.93%, 01/25/2023

    863,395        902,680  

3.21% (A), 04/25/2028

    970,000        1,086,524  

3.24%, 04/25/2027

    1,097,000        1,244,819  

3.30% (A), 11/25/2027

    965,000        1,107,548  

3.33%, 05/25/2027

    590,000        671,047  

3.35%, 01/25/2028

    1,595,000        1,836,410  
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMIC             

1-Month LIBOR + 0.25%,
0.40% (A), 08/15/2023

    67,827        67,825  

1-Month LIBOR + 0.30%,
0.45% (A), 03/15/2036

    24,209        24,263  

1-Month LIBOR + 0.40%,
0.56% (A), 07/15/2037

    371,812        371,831  

1-Month LIBOR + 1.20%,
1.35% (A), 07/15/2039

    15,725        15,902  

4.00%, 11/15/2041 - 07/15/2042

    3,030,296        3,607,862  

4.50%, 06/15/2025

    1,104,630        1,170,033  

5.00%, 07/15/2033 - 07/15/2041

    8,815,447        10,502,852  

5.30%, 01/15/2033

    283,922        328,511  

5.50%, 02/15/2022 - 01/15/2039

    1,891,785        2,191,216  

(3.62) * 1-Month LIBOR + 27.21%,
5.50% (A), 05/15/2041

    365,501        404,996  

(3.67) * 1-Month LIBOR + 27.50%,
5.50% (A), 05/15/2041

    397,412        436,584  

5.70% (A), 10/15/2038

    166,961        191,046  

6.00%, 05/15/2034 - 06/15/2038

    1,160,832        1,386,281  

6.25%, 10/15/2023

    63,836        67,596  

6.50%, 08/15/2021 - 06/15/2032

    582,126        656,284  

6.86% (A), 11/15/2021

    4,622        4,673  

7.00%, 12/15/2036

    313,286        381,500  

7.40% (A), 11/15/2046

    418,260        498,885  

7.50%, 11/15/2036 - 12/15/2036

    380,863        469,942  

(7.27) * 1-Month LIBOR + 48.00%,
8.00% (A), 06/15/2035

    12,556        14,902  

(1.50) * 1-Month LIBOR + 9.08%,
8.85% (A), 11/15/2033

    41,261        45,006  

(1.83) * 1-Month LIBOR + 14.85%,
14.58% (A), 06/15/2033

    21,871        29,111  

(3.33) * 1-Month LIBOR + 17.50%,
17.01% (A), 02/15/2040

    282,564        412,371  

(2.50) * 1-Month LIBOR + 17.45%,
17.08% (A), 02/15/2038

    9,591        13,495  

(3.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 20.22%,
19.77% (A), 07/15/2035

    21,983        34,134  

(2.60) * 1-Month LIBOR + 20.93%,
20.54% (A), 08/15/2031

    28,397        42,529  

(4.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 22.00%,
21.41% (A), 05/15/2035

    35,499        53,828  

(4.50) * 1-Month LIBOR + 24.75%,
24.08% (A), 06/15/2035

    51,444        96,384  
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal     
Value
 
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMIC,
Interest Only STRIPS
            

2.83% (A), 01/15/2040

    $ 274,594        $ 13,813  

4.00%, 11/15/2029

    100,405        1,256  

4.50%, 12/15/2024

    179        1  

5.00%, 10/15/2039 - 08/15/2040

    623,108        52,067  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.00%,
5.85% (A), 11/15/2037 - 10/15/2040

    545,484        92,351  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.05%,
5.90% (A), 05/15/2038

    71,068        7,463  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.10%,
5.95% (A), 05/15/2039

    34,338        5,929  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.25%,
6.10% (A), 12/15/2039

    133,112        24,471  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.34%,
6.19% (A), 12/15/2039

    366,383        65,171  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.40%,
6.25% (A), 01/15/2037

    36,610        5,480  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.45%,
6.30% (A), 11/15/2037

    16,450        3,534  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.80%,
6.65% (A), 09/15/2039

    111,040        18,313  
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMIC,
Principal Only STRIPS
09/15/2032 - 12/15/2043
  3,325,406      3,000,455  
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
Structured Pass-Through Certificates
            

1.72% (A), 10/25/2037

    304,894        345,649  

5.23%, 05/25/2043

    698,948        806,152  

6.50%, 02/25/2043

    237,800        289,460  

6.50% (A), 09/25/2043

    106,968        133,832  

7.00%, 02/25/2043 - 07/25/2043

    267,399        328,752  

7.50%, 02/25/2042 - 09/25/2043

    324,828        394,928  
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Interest
Only STRIPS
(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 7.70%,
7.55% (A), 08/15/2036
  264,198      66,211  
Federal National Mortgage Association             

1-Month LIBOR + 0.22%,
0.37% (A), 03/25/2045 - 02/25/2046

    103,014        102,900  

1-Month LIBOR + 0.40%,
0.55% (A), 05/25/2042

    167,005        166,410  

1-Month LIBOR + 0.55%,
0.70% (A), 08/25/2042

    552,142        554,385  

0.75%, 09/25/2028

    3,450,285        3,391,770  

1-Month LIBOR + 0.93%,
1.09% (A), 11/25/2022

    331,703        331,908  

6-Month LIBOR + 1.23%,
1.52% (A), 09/01/2036

    19,097        19,612  

6-Month LIBOR + 1.30%,
1.95% (A), 07/01/2037

    49,132        50,555  

6-Month LIBOR + 1.48%,
1.96% (A), 02/01/2037

    42,585        44,092  

6-Month LIBOR + 1.56%,
1.96% (A), 02/01/2037

    17,095        17,610  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.46%,
2.07% (A), 09/01/2037

    19,660        19,982  
     Principal     
Value
 
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Federal National Mortgage Association (continued)         

2.15%, 01/25/2023

    $ 1,485,095        $ 1,515,030  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.63%,
2.16% (A), 09/01/2036

    88,103        91,976  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.82%,
2.32% (A), 09/01/2036

    14,408        14,486  

1-Year CMT + 2.05%,
2.33% (A), 11/01/2037

    62,386        65,433  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.38%,
2.34% (A), 11/01/2037

    31,628        32,712  

2.38%, 10/01/2026

    1,473,961        1,578,786  

2.43%, 08/01/2026

    1,882,101        2,016,858  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.65%,
2.43% (A), 07/01/2037

    25,293        26,455  

2.48% (A), 12/25/2026

    415,806        451,969  

2.49%, 05/01/2026

    976,134        1,048,453  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.88%,
2.53% (A), 08/01/2036

    4,074        4,120  

2.61%, 06/01/2026

    1,012,000        1,095,563  

2.62%, 11/01/2031

    4,165,000        4,585,035  

2.63%, 03/01/2026

    2,861,503        3,087,258  

2.64%, 06/01/2026

    2,477,000        2,685,610  

2.70%, 07/01/2026

    1,255,543        1,366,383  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.83%,
2.80% (A), 06/01/2036

    41,479        43,612  

2.80%, 01/01/2028

    1,149,784        1,254,291  

2.90%, 06/25/2027

    2,036,676        2,231,370  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.80%,
2.92% (A), 07/01/2037

    26,676        26,882  

2.92%, 01/01/2025

    2,475,778        2,673,726  

2.94% (A), 01/25/2026

    3,486,000        3,817,798  

2.94%, 12/01/2028

    5,000,000        5,611,674  

2.98%, 06/01/2027

    1,715,000        1,896,958  

3.00%, 06/01/2043

    958,804        1,052,594  

3.02%, 07/01/2024 - 07/01/2029

    7,559,538        8,393,174  

3.04%, 06/01/2024

    1,703,365        1,823,579  

3.05% (A), 03/25/2028

    1,138,000        1,285,684  

3.06% (A), 05/25/2027

    1,700,000        1,902,251  

3.08% (A), 06/25/2027

    1,771,000        1,994,894  

3.08%, 12/01/2024

    1,832,449        1,983,387  

3.09%, 09/01/2029

    3,797,000        4,289,344  

3.09% (A), 02/25/2030

    815,000        924,994  

3.11%, 03/01/2027

    1,912,749        2,123,840  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.77%,
3.15% (A), 10/01/2036

    23,132        23,197  

3.15%, 04/01/2031

    2,840,719        3,125,691  

3.17% (A), 04/25/2029

    1,419,000        1,608,871  

12-Month LIBOR + 2.37%,
3.20% (A), 08/01/2037

    23,741        24,355  

3.24%, 06/01/2026

    890,582        986,906  

3.28%, 11/01/2030

    1,942,126        2,222,557  

3.29%, 08/01/2026

    997,214        1,109,264  

3.32%, 04/01/2029

    5,000,000        5,665,601  

3.37% (A), 07/25/2028

    2,032,000        2,334,663  

3.37%, 05/01/2037

    879,523        1,007,505  
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal     
Value
 
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Federal National Mortgage Association (continued)         

3.38%, 12/01/2029

    $ 772,835        $ 884,460  

3.50%, 04/01/2043 - 01/01/2044

    1,942,594        2,112,743  

3.52%, 10/01/2029

    786,211        904,196  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.80%,
3.55% (A), 05/01/2036

    42,779        43,314  

6-Month LIBOR + 2.50%,
3.56% (A), 03/01/2036

    149,588        160,436  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.58%,
3.58% (A), 04/01/2037

    5,158        5,228  

3.59%, 01/01/2031

    916,995        1,069,219  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.68%,
3.68% (A), 04/01/2036

    26,987        28,338  

3.73%, 05/01/2029

    839,837        978,949  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.86%,
3.75% (A), 11/01/2036

    15,927        15,964  

3.76%, 12/01/2035

    1,856,981        2,235,628  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.79%,
3.86% (A), 12/01/2036

    14,647        14,902  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.94%,
3.94% (A), 12/01/2036

    48,086        48,400  

3.97%, 12/01/2025

    399,725        449,028  

4.00%, 01/01/2043 - 08/01/2048

    5,098,470        5,590,667  

4.05%, 01/01/2021

    1,565,000        1,564,631  

12-Month LIBOR + 2.38%,
4.05% (A), 03/01/2036

    70,109        74,563  

12-Month LIBOR + 2.28%,
4.15% (A), 11/01/2036

    4,104        4,145  

4.23%, 02/01/2029

    3,974,267        4,681,599  

4.26%, 07/01/2021

    2,341,280        2,361,153  

4.34%, 06/01/2021

    7,000,000        7,039,680  

4.45%, 07/01/2026

    1,286,589        1,472,740  

4.55%, 06/25/2043

    72,138        80,368  

5.00%, 04/01/2022 - 08/01/2040

    528,811        607,906  

5.50%, 11/01/2032 - 07/01/2037

    998,108        1,155,840  

6.00%, 08/01/2021 - 11/01/2037

    1,534,153        1,716,581  

6.50%, 06/01/2023 - 07/25/2042

    1,011,190        1,172,586  

7.00%, 12/25/2033 - 02/25/2044

    926,144        1,105,270  

7.50%, 10/01/2037 - 12/25/2045

    528,930        646,390  

8.00%, 10/01/2031

    50,538        57,978  
Federal National Mortgage Association,
Interest Only STRIPS
            

2.15% (A), 07/25/2030

    14,560,578        1,999,528  
Federal National Mortgage Association
REMIC
            

1-Month LIBOR + 0.24%,
0.39% (A), 10/25/2046

    98,267        97,206  

1-Month LIBOR + 0.25%,
0.41% (A), 06/27/2036

    127,494        125,531  

1-Month LIBOR + 0.29%,
0.44% (A), 07/25/2036

    89,933        90,082  

1-Month LIBOR + 0.40%,
0.55% (A), 06/25/2037

    21,964        22,182  

1-Month LIBOR + 0.55%,
0.70% (A), 08/25/2041

    195,520        196,861  

1-Month LIBOR + 0.60%,
0.75% (A), 04/25/2040

    145,130        146,272  
     Principal     
Value
 
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Federal National Mortgage Association REMIC (continued)  

3.00%, 01/25/2046

    $ 650,618        $ 699,530  

3.03% (A), 12/25/2039

    99,540        103,467  

3.50%, 02/25/2043

    735,502        817,838  

4.50%, 02/25/2039 - 05/25/2041

    848,825        954,431  

5.50%, 08/25/2025 - 10/25/2040

    5,089,513        5,918,886  

5.61% (A), 01/25/2032 (I)

    42,987        47,053  

5.69% (A), 12/25/2042

    91,737        102,538  

5.75%, 08/25/2034

    671,138        769,206  

5.81% (A), 05/25/2051

    137,846        160,666  

6.00%, 03/25/2029 - 12/25/2049

    1,547,604        1,774,575  

6.01% (A), 06/25/2040

    115,860        134,937  

6.20% (A), 02/25/2040

    138,545        158,104  

6.25%, 09/25/2038

    18,187        21,108  

6.45% (A), 03/25/2040

    181,628        207,481  

6.50%, 04/18/2028 - 11/25/2041

    535,806        632,198  

6.75%, 04/25/2037

    49,028        55,217  

7.00%, 03/25/2038 - 11/25/2041

    1,188,324        1,416,435  

7.50%, 05/17/2024

    41,708        44,706  

8.00%, 02/25/2023

    127,411        134,961  

(2.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 12.66%,
12.36% (A), 03/25/2040

    172,943        233,222  

(2.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 16.20%,
15.90% (A), 01/25/2034

    10,192        11,789  

(2.50) * 1-Month LIBOR + 16.88%,
16.50% (A), 08/25/2035 - 10/25/2035

    44,938        63,490  

(3.33) * 1-Month LIBOR + 17.67%,
17.17% (A), 04/25/2040

    145,638        202,979  

(2.75) * 1-Month LIBOR + 17.88%,
17.46% (A), 09/25/2024

    53,888        63,981  

(2.75) * 1-Month LIBOR + 19.53%,
19.11% (A), 05/25/2034

    85,315        130,433  

(2.75) * 1-Month LIBOR + 20.13%,
19.72% (A), 05/25/2035

    89,206        115,938  

(3.33) * 1-Month LIBOR + 22.67%,
22.17% (A), 04/25/2037

    46,526        77,682  

(3.67) * 1-Month LIBOR + 24.57%,
24.02% (A), 11/25/2035

    46,213        70,069  
Federal National Mortgage Association
REMIC, Interest Only STRIPS
            

1.88% (A), 01/25/2038

    49,676        2,004  

2.93% (A), 04/25/2041

    209,363        14,246  

3.00%, 01/25/2021

    5,956        2  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 4.44%,
4.29% (A), 11/25/2040

    510,602        63,509  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 5.00%,
4.85% (A), 07/25/2040

    577,098        81,378  

5.00%, 07/25/2039

    56,411        8,845  

5.50%, 10/25/2039

    81,044        14,326  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 5.90%,
5.75% (A), 10/25/2039

    26,533        4,091  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.00%,
5.85% (A), 02/25/2038 - 06/25/2039

    545,255        93,953  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.18%,
6.03% (A), 12/25/2039

    8,616        1,339  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.25%,
6.10% (A), 01/25/2040

    201,745        41,813  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.35%,
6.20% (A), 12/25/2037

    368,805        74,248  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Core Bond

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal     
Value
 
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Federal National Mortgage Association REMIC,
Interest Only STRIPS (continued)
        

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.40%,
6.25% (A), 07/25/2037 - 05/25/2040

    $ 503,760        $ 100,346  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.42%,
6.27% (A), 04/25/2040

    82,948        14,148  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.45%,
6.30% (A), 10/25/2037 - 12/25/2037

    206,605        45,516  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.62%,
6.47% (A), 07/25/2037

    101,555        18,390  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.65%,
6.50% (A), 10/25/2026 - 03/25/2039

    360,450        49,690  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.70%,
6.55% (A), 03/25/2036

    862,390        203,002  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.99%,
6.84% (A), 03/25/2038

    102,694        21,872  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 7.10%,
6.95% (A), 02/25/2040

    86,295        15,981  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMIC, Principal Only STRIPS
10/25/2023 - 12/25/2043

    2,227,412        2,098,588  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Principal Only STRIPS
09/25/2024 - 08/25/2032

    263,194        254,160  
FREMF Mortgage Trust             

3.58% (A), 11/25/2049 (B)

    920,000        996,779  

3.68% (A), 01/25/2048 (B)

    4,355,000        4,690,029  

3.68% (A), 01/25/2048 (B)

    1,405,000        1,467,136  

3.83% (A), 11/25/2047 (B)

    2,000,000        2,149,969  

3.84% (A), 07/25/2049 (B)

    750,000        789,044  

4.07% (A), 11/25/2047 (B)

    853,000        922,198  
Government National Mortgage Association             

1-Month LIBOR + 0.45%,
0.61% (A), 03/20/2060

    9,159        9,155  

1-Month LIBOR + 0.47%,
0.63% (A), 05/20/2063

    1,169,630        1,171,143  

1-Month LIBOR + 0.50%,
0.66% (A), 06/20/2067

    1,818,732        1,824,390  

1-Month LIBOR + 0.52%,
0.68% (A), 10/20/2062

    915,512        917,691  

1-Month LIBOR + 0.53%,
0.69% (A), 10/20/2062

    1,012,465        1,013,945  

1-Month LIBOR + 0.58%,
0.74% (A), 05/20/2066

    661,208        662,802  

1-Month LIBOR + 0.60%,
0.76% (A), 11/20/2065

    2,558,168        2,576,427  

1-Month LIBOR + 0.65%,
0.81% (A), 05/20/2061 - 01/20/2066

    5,009,680        5,048,524  

1-Month LIBOR + 0.70%,
0.86% (A), 05/20/2061 - 03/20/2066

    3,865,184        3,901,375  

1-Month LIBOR + 1.00%,
1.16% (A), 12/20/2066

    697,705        711,928  

4.50%, 11/20/2034 - 11/20/2049

    3,687,282        4,050,357  

5.50%, 01/16/2033 - 09/20/2039

    2,723,785        3,056,306  

5.75%, 02/20/2036 - 10/20/2037

    405,281        456,072  

5.83% (A), 10/20/2033

    171,921        193,865  

6.00%, 11/20/2033 - 08/20/2038

    618,500        696,030  
     Principal     
Value
 
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Government National Mortgage Association (continued)  

6.50%, 12/20/2031 - 12/15/2035

    $ 563,117        $ 635,925  

7.00%, 09/15/2031 - 10/16/2040

    550,423        635,079  

(6.25) * 1-Month LIBOR + 44.50%,
7.00% (A), 09/20/2034

    8,953        9,796  

7.50%, 09/16/2035 - 10/15/2037

    101,470        116,812  

(1.83) * 1-Month LIBOR + 14.70%,
14.44% (A), 11/17/2032

    13,489        15,029  

(2.92) * 1-Month LIBOR + 17.50%,
17.06% (A), 02/20/2034

    35,133        46,246  

(3.50) * 1-Month LIBOR + 23.28%,
22.75% (A), 04/20/2037

    95,507        143,228  
Government National Mortgage
Association, Interest Only STRIPS
        

1.80% (A), 06/20/2067

    4,254,176        350,970  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 5.83%,
5.68% (A), 02/20/2038

    49,002        6,566  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 5.90%,
5.75% (A), 09/20/2038

    316,230        56,821  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 5.95%,
5.80% (A), 02/20/2039 - 06/20/2039

    125,102        18,537  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.00%,
5.85% (A), 02/20/2038

    516,357        90,970  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.04%,
5.89% (A), 02/20/2039

    41,683        4,734  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.05%,
5.90% (A), 08/16/2039

    194,192        29,294  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.09%,
5.94% (A), 09/20/2039

    316,899        64,908  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.10%,
5.95% (A), 11/20/2034 - 07/16/2039

    445,690        59,495  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.15%,
6.00% (A), 07/20/2038

    339,254        48,372  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.20%,
6.05% (A), 03/20/2037 - 06/20/2038

    137,603        22,931  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.40%,
6.25% (A), 12/20/2038 - 11/16/2039

    246,601        40,220  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.55%,
6.40% (A), 11/16/2033 - 11/20/2037

    85,164        10,242  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.60%,
6.45% (A), 05/20/2041

    204,484        37,152  

6.50%, 03/20/2039

    28,934        5,086  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.68%,
6.53% (A), 07/20/2037

    195,412        36,461  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.70%,
6.55% (A), 06/20/2037

    370,814        79,228  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 7.30%,
7.15% (A), 12/20/2038

    213,941        40,627  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 7.60%,
7.45% (A), 09/20/2038

    24,396        4,053  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 7.70%,
7.55% (A), 04/16/2038

    21,327        3,939  

Government National Mortgage Association, Principal Only STRIPS
12/20/2032 - 12/20/2040

    708,496        672,097  

Resolution Funding Corp., Principal Only STRIPS
Zero Coupon, 01/15/2030

    2,000,000        1,769,048  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal     
Value
 
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Tennessee Valley Authority             

4.25%, 09/15/2065

    $ 365,000        $ 534,674  

4.63%, 09/15/2060

    451,000        691,587  

5.88%, 04/01/2036

    2,565,000        3,931,798  

Tennessee Valley Authority, Principal Only STRIPS
11/01/2025 - 05/01/2030

    3,300,000        3,064,434  
Vendee Mortgage Trust             

6.75%, 06/15/2028

    171,676        199,486  

7.25%, 02/15/2023

    96,999        102,503  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Agency Obligations
(Cost $247,095,231)

 

     261,508,620  
  

 

 

 
U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 19.0%  
U.S. Treasury - 18.6%  
U.S. Treasury Bond             

1.25%, 05/15/2050 (F)

    3,105,000        2,820,698  

2.00%, 02/15/2050 (F)

    3,099,000        3,373,552  

2.25%, 08/15/2046

    280,000        320,622  

2.38%, 11/15/2049 (F)

    4,745,000        5,587,608  

2.50%, 02/15/2045

    2,300,000        2,750,926  

2.88%, 08/15/2045 (F)

    2,000,000        2,553,359  

3.00%, 02/15/2048

    430,000        566,055  

3.13%, 02/15/2043 (F)

    2,545,000        3,355,423  

3.13%, 05/15/2048

    296,000        398,571  

3.38%, 05/15/2044

    3,000,000        4,119,961  

3.63%, 08/15/2043 - 02/15/2044

    10,190,000        14,477,063  

3.88%, 08/15/2040

    60,000        86,508  
U.S. Treasury Bond, Principal Only
STRIPS
            

02/15/2021 - 05/15/2036 (F)

    39,875,000        39,565,007  

11/15/2022 - 11/15/2041

    16,050,000        13,823,680  
U.S. Treasury Note             

1.25%, 10/31/2021

    4,800,000        4,852,312  

1.50%, 02/28/2023 - 08/15/2026

    5,142,000        5,304,640  

1.63%, 02/15/2026 (F)

    88,400        93,939  

1.75%, 02/28/2022 - 12/31/2024

    16,795,200        17,186,841  

1.75%, 05/15/2023 - 12/31/2026 (F)

    5,389,000        5,629,445  

1.88%, 11/30/2021 (F)

    2,800,000        2,852,172  

1.88%, 08/31/2022 - 08/31/2024

    4,398,000        4,547,222  

2.00%, 10/31/2021 - 11/15/2026

    4,369,000        4,481,823  

2.00%, 02/15/2023 - 08/15/2025 (F)

    546,800        571,215  

2.13%, 06/30/2022 (F)

    1,000,000        1,032,695  
     Principal     
Value
 
U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
U.S. Treasury (continued)  
U.S. Treasury Note (continued)             

2.13%, 02/29/2024 - 03/31/2024

    $ 1,279,000        $ 1,360,737  

2.25%, 11/15/2024 - 02/15/2027 (F)

    4,435,000        4,806,447  

2.50%, 08/15/2023 - 05/15/2024

    2,148,000        2,287,927  

2.75%, 05/31/2023

    334,000        356,036  

2.75%, 02/15/2024 (F)

    6,000,000        6,496,641  

2.88%, 05/15/2028

    656,000        761,934  
    

 

 

 
       156,421,059  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities - 0.4%  

U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Note
0.13%, 01/15/2022

    3,337,992        3,375,870  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Obligations
(Cost $147,088,093)

 

     159,796,929  
  

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 5.1%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 5.1%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 0.09% (J)

    42,828,753        42,828,753  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $42,828,753)

 

     42,828,753  
  

 

 

 
    

Principal

     Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 1.6%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 0.00% (J), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $13,687,572 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 0.13%, due 09/15/2023, and with a value of $13,961,358.

    $13,687,572        13,687,572  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $13,687,572)

 

     13,687,572  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $831,210,943)

 

     880,028,651  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (4.7)%

 

     (39,317,793
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  840,710,858  
    

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (K)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs (L)
     Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Asset-Backed Securities

   $      $ 89,895,773      $ 7,324,537      $ 97,220,310  

Corporate Debt Securities

            253,741,647               253,741,647  

Foreign Government Obligations

            4,727,678               4,727,678  

Mortgage-Backed Securities

            39,689,164               39,689,164  

Municipal Government Obligations

            6,827,978               6,827,978  

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

            261,508,620               261,508,620  

U.S. Government Obligations

            159,796,929               159,796,929  

Other Investment Company

     42,828,753                      42,828,753  

Repurchase Agreement

            13,687,572               13,687,572  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 42,828,753      $ 829,875,361      $ 7,324,537      $ 880,028,651  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
                             
Transfers  
                             
Investments    Transfers from
Level 1 to Level 3
     Transfers from
Level 3 to Level 1
     Transfers from
Level 2 to Level 3
     Transfers from
Level 3 to Level 2
 

Asset-Backed Securities (E)

   $      $      $ 3,553,090      $  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Floating or variable rate securities. The rates disclosed are as of October 31, 2020. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated within the description. Variable rate securities with a floor or ceiling feature are disclosed at the inherent rate, where applicable. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread, but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions; these securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in the description.
(B)    Securities are exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Securities may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2020, the total value of 144A securities is $175,578,451, representing 20.9% of the Fund’s net assets.
(C)    Fair valued as determined in good faith in accordance with procedures established by the Board. At October 31, 2020, the total value of securities is $7,324,537, representing 0.9% of the Fund’s net assets.
(D)    Securities are Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
(E)    Transferred from Level 2 to 3 due to utilizing significant unobservable inputs. As of prior reporting period, the security utilized significant observable inputs.
(F)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $69,182,586, collateralized by cash collateral of $42,828,753 and non-cash collateral, such as U.S. government securities and irrevocable letters of credit, of $27,778,210. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(G)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.
(H)    Perpetual maturity. The date displayed is the next call date.
(I)    Step bond. Coupon rate changes in increments to maturity. The rate disclosed is as of October 31, 2020; the maturity date disclosed is the ultimate maturity date.
(J)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2020.
(K)    The Fund recognizes transfers in and out of Level 3 as of October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.
(L)    Level 3 securities were not considered significant to the Fund.

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

CMT    Constant Maturity Treasury
LIBOR    London Interbank Offered Rate
MTN    Medium Term Note
STRIPS    Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal of Securities

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Mid Cap Value

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

The S&P 500® Index (“S&P 500®”) closed out the fourth quarter of 2019 with continuing gains, up 31.49% for the calendar year. The equity markets advanced in December with some degree of resolution regarding trade war concerns. After a strong close to 2019, however, the S&P 500® ended January marginally negative with headline risks surrounding the initial outbreak of the COVID-19 virus. Despite late January volatility, the S&P 500® started February rising to new all-time highs, with optimistic reads on US employment and retail sales, along with an early indication that the outbreak’s effects would be relatively short-lived and confined. However, the virus’s initial occurrence continued to grow and ramp up globally, ultimately leading to a dramatic move downward for the market as markets sharply discounted the impacts of the pandemic on global economic data, such as in jobless claims and global manufacturing and service Purchasing Managers’ Index (“PMIs”) during the first quarter of 2020.

Following a challenging first quarter of 2020, severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the market recovered from April through June. While extraordinary fiscal and monetary policy responses continued to support the equity market, disappointing economic data along with a resurgence in tensions between the U.S. and China added to market volatility during the second quarter. Investors grew optimistic about the progress in developing a medication to fight COVID-19 and believed that the worst of the economic downturn may be over. Expectations that the U.S. economy was reopening across the country and better than expected employment data for the month of May also helped lift equity markets. Further, the U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) decided to hold interest rates steady at near-zero, signaling its intention to support a post COVID-19 economic recovery.

Following strong performance in the second quarter of 2020, the market continued to rise and reached new all-time highs in August, driven by a rally in technology stocks and encouraging economic data. U.S. consumer confidence also rebounded along with a recovery in retail sales. Corporate earnings proved to be resilient, underlined by the stronger than expected results in the second quarter earnings season. The Fed’s intentions to maintain accommodative monetary policy as long as necessary to support the economy further buoyed markets. September, however, brought renewed bouts of volatility as concerns over a second wave of COVID-19 infections, the upcoming U.S. presidential election, and renewed lockdown measures took a toll on investor confidence. October started with markets posting a strong rebound off a lackluster September, supported by encouraging consumer economic data including supportive employment, retail sales, and consumer spending numbers. A strong start to the third quarter corporate earnings season, with a record number of companies beating revenue and earnings estimates, helped investor sentiment. A major resurgence in COVID-19 infections in the latter half of the month, however, set off a new series of lockdowns across the globe. As fears of a new downturn gripped the markets, uncertainty around the looming U.S. elections further dented investor confidence, leading the market to end the month in negative territory.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica Mid Cap Value (Class I2) returned -10.81%. By comparison, its benchmark, the Russell Midcap® Value Index, returned -6.94%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

Transamerica Mid Cap Value underperformed its benchmark, the Russell Midcap® Value Index, for the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020. Stock Selection in the health care and real estate sectors detracted from performance.

Financials and energy were the benchmark’s weakest sectors over the period, and thus, it is not surprising to see four of the Fund’s top five detractors falling in these two sectors. Energy has been the worst performing sector during the 12-month period and commodity-sensitive fund holdings Diamondback Energy, Inc. and PBF Energy Inc. were among the Fund’s top portfolio detractors for the period. Despite strong fundamentals, heightened levels of pessimism continued to weigh on the multiples of even the highest quality financials, including fund holdings Loews Corp. and M&T Bank Corp., making them amongst the leading detractors for the period ended October 31, 2020.

Despite the challenges within the financial sector, the Fund benefitted from diversified stock selection and a mix of holdings in asset managers, insurance brokers, property and casualty insurance, and higher quality credit companies (such as Discover Financial Services). Energy benefitted from the portfolio management team’s preference towards natural gas holdings as well as less cyclical midstream players (e.g. EQT Corp.). Additionally, the Fund benefitted from its holding in Best Buy Co., Inc., one of the largest beneficiaries of behavioral shifts due to COVID-19. Although once thought of as a traditional brick & mortar retailer, company management’s investment, strategic online focus and operational execution has improved the company’s position. The Fund also benefited from pockets of the consumer and housing market exposed to an increased propensity for consumer “DIY” projects. For example, Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. has been one of the largest beneficiaries of consumer’s behavioral shifts due to COVID-19.

The Fund is permitted to hold derivative instruments but did not utilize derivatives during the period.

Jonathan Simon

Larry Playford

Co-Portfolio Managers

J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Common Stocks

     97.0

Repurchase Agreement

     3.1  

Other Investment Company

     0.1  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (0.2

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

 

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

        1 Year        5 Year       

10 Year or
Since Inception

       Inception Date  

Class I2 (NAV)

       (10.81 )%         3.98        9.43        11/15/2005  

Russell Midcap® Value Index (A)

       (6.94 )%         5.32        9.40           

(A) The Russell Midcap® Value Index measures the performance of the mid-cap value segment of the U.S. equity universe, and is comprised of Russell Midcap® Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. The Russell Midcap® Index measures the performance of the mid-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or since inception date of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

Growth stocks can be volatile and experience sharp price declines and certain types of stocks, especially technology, can be extremely volatile and subject to greater price swings than the broader market. Value approach carries the risk that the market will not recognize a security’s intrinsic value for a long time or that an undervalued stock is actually appropriately priced. This Fund is only available in Class I2 shares, which are not available for direct investment by the public.

Russell® and other service marks and trademarks related to the Russell indexes are trademarks of the London Stock Exchange Group companies.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS - 97.0%  
Airlines - 0.8%  

Southwest Airlines Co.

    18,488        $730,831  
    

 

 

 
Auto Components - 0.5%  

BorgWarner, Inc.

    12,859        449,808  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 7.9%  

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

    36,211        986,750  

Fifth Third Bancorp

    54,961        1,276,194  

First Republic Bank

    5,309        669,677  

Huntington Bancshares, Inc.

    72,171        753,465  

M&T Bank Corp.

    13,139        1,360,938  

Regions Financial Corp.

    72,699        966,897  

TCF Financial Corp.

    23,269        633,149  

Zions Bancorp NA

    16,350        527,615  
    

 

 

 
       7,174,685  
    

 

 

 
Beverages - 1.5%  

Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A

    5,181        856,056  

Keurig Dr. Pepper, Inc.

    17,882        481,026  
    

 

 

 
       1,337,082  
    

 

 

 
Building Products - 1.1%  

Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.

    12,853        1,039,422  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets - 5.5%  

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

    9,472        1,523,382  

Northern Trust Corp.

    12,845        1,005,378  

Raymond James Financial, Inc.

    14,719        1,125,120  

T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.

    11,025        1,396,427  
    

 

 

 
       5,050,307  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 2.1%  

Celanese Corp.

    6,192        702,854  

Sherwin-Williams Co.

    1,719        1,182,638  
    

 

 

 
       1,885,492  
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment - 1.5%  

CommScope Holding Co., Inc. (A)

    28,481        253,481  

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

    7,358        1,163,005  
    

 

 

 
       1,416,486  
    

 

 

 
Construction Materials - 1.3%  

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.

    4,526        1,205,500  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 0.7%  

Discover Financial Services

    10,526        684,295  
    

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging - 3.1%  

Ball Corp.

    11,351        1,010,239  

Packaging Corp. of America

    5,758        659,233  

Pactiv Evergreen, Inc. (A)

    22,519        281,713  

Silgan Holdings, Inc.

    25,447        876,649  
    

 

 

 
       2,827,834  
    

 

 

 
Distributors - 0.7%  

Genuine Parts Co.

    7,278        658,150  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 0.2%  

Voya Financial, Inc.

    4,153        199,053  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 4.6%  

Edison International

    19,692        1,103,540  

Entergy Corp.

    13,137        1,329,727  

Xcel Energy, Inc.

    24,984        1,749,629  
    

 

 

 
       4,182,896  
    

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment - 3.2%  

Acuity Brands, Inc.

    8,012        714,190  
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Electrical Equipment (continued)  

AMETEK, Inc.

    11,341        $ 1,113,686  

Hubbell, Inc.

    7,259        1,056,257  
    

 

 

 
       2,884,133  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 4.4%  

Amphenol Corp., Class A

    10,326        1,165,186  

CDW Corp.

    8,739        1,071,401  

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (A)

    7,128        747,513  

SYNNEX Corp.

    8,051        1,059,834  
    

 

 

 
       4,043,934  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 9.2%  

American Campus Communities, Inc.

    8,982        336,466  

American Homes 4 Rent, Class A

    26,070        736,999  

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

    6,483        901,980  

Boston Properties, Inc.

    11,236        813,599  

Brixmor Property Group, Inc.

    40,005        438,455  

Essex Property Trust, Inc.

    2,054        420,228  

Federal Realty Investment Trust

    6,927        476,439  

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

    23,635        247,695  

JBG SMITH Properties

    12,333        287,975  

Kimco Realty Corp.

    41,148        422,178  

Outfront Media, Inc.

    18,550        243,190  

Rayonier, Inc.

    28,697        728,330  

Regency Centers Corp.

    9,701        345,259  

Ventas, Inc.

    8,957        353,533  

Vornado Realty Trust

    12,661        389,072  

Weyerhaeuser Co.

    29,052        792,829  

WP Carey, Inc.

    7,093        444,093  
    

 

 

 
       8,378,320  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 1.4%  

Kroger Co.

    27,971        900,946  

US Foods Holding Corp. (A)

    17,491        365,562  
    

 

 

 
       1,266,508  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 0.9%  

Post Holdings, Inc. (A)

    9,629        827,131  
    

 

 

 
Gas Utilities - 1.0%  

National Fuel Gas Co.

    23,855        953,246  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 1.6%  

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.

    11,048        1,459,441  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 6.0%  

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

    10,820        1,039,477  

Cigna Corp.

    4,937        824,331  

Henry Schein, Inc. (A)

    11,640        740,071  

Humana, Inc.

    1,027        410,061  

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings (A)

    7,151        1,428,555  

Universal Health Services, Inc., Class B

    9,547        1,045,874  
    

 

 

 
       5,488,369  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 0.4%  

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

    3,932        361,429  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 2.0%  

Mohawk Industries, Inc. (A)

    8,448        871,749  

Newell Brands, Inc.

    52,891        934,055  
    

 

 

 
       1,805,804  
    

 

 

 
Household Products - 0.8%  

Energizer Holdings, Inc.

    17,506        688,861  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Industrial Conglomerates - 1.2%  

Carlisle Cos., Inc.

    9,087        $ 1,125,607  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 6.4%  

Alleghany Corp.

    1,132        619,125  

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

    25,679        989,155  

Lincoln National Corp.

    14,131        495,998  

Loews Corp.

    42,086        1,459,543  

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.

    7,331        758,465  

Progressive Corp.

    9,086        835,003  

W.R. Berkley Corp.

    11,466        689,336  
    

 

 

 
       5,846,625  
    

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 0.5%  

Expedia Group, Inc.

    4,811        452,956  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 0.7%  

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

    3,086        457,499  

Leidos Holdings, Inc.

    1,900        157,700  
    

 

 

 
       615,199  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 5.9%  

IDEX Corp.

    5,956        1,014,843  

ITT, Inc.

    19,255        1,165,120  

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.

    11,140        1,134,275  

Middleby Corp. (A)

    11,124        1,107,283  

Snap-on, Inc.

    5,858        922,810  
    

 

 

 
       5,344,331  
    

 

 

 
Media - 3.4%  

Discovery, Inc., Class C (A)

    50,173        919,169  

Liberty Broadband Corp., Class C (A)

    7,603        1,077,421  

Liberty Media Corp. - Liberty SiriusXM, Class C (A)

    33,065        1,144,049  
    

 

 

 
       3,140,639  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities - 3.7%  

CMS Energy Corp.

    21,717        1,375,338  

Sempra Energy

    2,990        374,826  

WEC Energy Group, Inc.

    16,434        1,652,439  
    

 

 

 
       3,402,603  
    

 

 

 
Multiline Retail - 0.5%  

Kohl’s Corp.

    15,329        326,355  

Nordstrom, Inc. (B)

    12,492        151,153  
    

 

 

 
       477,508  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 3.5%  

Cabot Oil & Gas Corp.

    38,523        685,324  

Diamondback Energy, Inc.

    32,541        844,764  

EQT Corp.

    33,512        507,372  

Equitrans Midstream Corp.

    40,848        296,557  

Williams Cos., Inc.

    42,800        821,332  
    

 

 

 
       3,155,349  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
Real Estate Management & Development - 1.5%  

CBRE Group, Inc., Class A (A)

    21,333        $ 1,075,183  

Cushman & Wakefield PLC (A) (B)

    22,030        258,192  
    

 

 

 
       1,333,375  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 1.1%  

Analog Devices, Inc.

    8,150        966,019  
    

 

 

 
Software - 0.9%  

Synopsys, Inc. (A)

    3,763        804,755  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail - 4.0%  

AutoZone, Inc. (A)

    1,207        1,362,679  

Best Buy Co., Inc.

    12,939        1,443,346  

Gap, Inc.

    42,261        821,976  
    

 

 

 
       3,628,001  
    

 

 

 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 1.3%  

Carter’s, Inc.

    6,233        507,678  

Ralph Lauren Corp.

    10,025        670,171  
    

 

 

 
       1,177,849  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $61,002,848)

 

     88,469,833  
  

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 0.1%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 0.1%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 0.09% (C)

    93,113        93,113  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $93,113)

 

     93,113  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 3.1%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 0.00% (C), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $2,858,833 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 0.13%, due 09/15/2023, and with a value of $2,916,049.

    $ 2,858,833        2,858,833  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $2,858,833)

 

     2,858,833  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $63,954,794)

 

     91,421,779  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (0.2)%

 

     (221,973
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $  91,199,806  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (D)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Common Stocks

   $ 88,469,833      $      $      $ 88,469,833  

Other Investment Company

     93,113                      93,113  

Repurchase Agreement

            2,858,833               2,858,833  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 88,562,946      $ 2,858,833      $      $ 91,421,779  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Non-income producing securities.
(B)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $444,444, collateralized by cash collateral of $93,113 and non-cash collateral, such as U.S. government securities and irrevocable letters of credit, of $363,737. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(C)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2020.
(D)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

At the end of 2019, an improved economic backdrop and diminished recession risks coupled with favorable developments in the U.S.-China trade discussions bolstered investor sentiment and capped a year of strong asset returns. In response to more robust risk appetites, global equities rallied, sovereign yields broadly rose, and global investment-grade credit spreads tightened. Meanwhile, global central banks broadly remained accommodative, with many generally moving to wait-and-see stances amid tentative signs of a stabilizing macroeconomic environment.

Following signs of stabilizing growth at the end of 2019, in the first quarter of 2020, the COVID-19 outbreak triggered a severe sell-off across risk assets: equities entered bear-territory in record setting pace, credit spreads widened drastically, and sovereign yields plummeted. Containment measures to help counteract the spread of the virus severely curtailed economic activity. In response, global central banks undertook extraordinary actions, including policy rate cuts and massive asset purchase programs. Fiscal authorities also enacted large-scale stimulus packages to help support households and businesses.

In the second quarter of 2020, risk appetites improved considerably following positive developments in the macro backdrop, including the easing of lockdown measures, some improvement in economic data, as well as continued fiscal and monetary policy support. Risk assets broadly rallied, highlighted by gains in equities and credit. Even so, most sovereign yields remained little changed on the quarter, with some remaining anchored near their first quarter lows.

The third quarter was marked by rising risk appetites amid positive economic data surprises, heightened optimism around a potential vaccine, and sustained central bank support – although concerns about the likelihood of further fiscal stimulus weighed on sentiment toward the end of the quarter. Additionally, risk asset performance was mixed in October as a host of uncertainties – surging coronavirus cases, declining expectations for more U.S. fiscal stimulus, and U.S. election jitters – weighed on sentiment.

Over the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020, yields fell across the U.S. Treasury yield curve, as the front end fell relatively more than the long end, causing the curve to steepen. Global yields fell in sympathy with the U.S. Within the spread market, breakevens, corporate credit, and Agency MBS spreads all widened over the period. The U.S. dollar index depreciated during the period while emerging market currencies faced increased volatility, particularly during the COVID-19 disruption.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica Total Return (Class I2) returned 6.50%. By comparison, its benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index, returned 6.19%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

During the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020, overall interest rate strategies were positive for returns. Consistent with our preference for U.S. duration over other developed markets, based on our belief that U.S. rates had further to fall, U.S. rates positioning contributed to performance. Tactical short exposure to the U.K. detracted from performance as well as dynamic long exposure to Italy.

Within spread strategies, investment grade corporate credit exposure was positive for performance. An allocation to securitized assets was positive, and exposure to agency mortgage-backed securities boosted relative returns while exposure to non-agency mortgage-backed securities modestly added. High yield corporate credit exposure detracted from performance as well as U.S. inflation linked bond exposure, held in lieu of nominal treasuries over the first half of the period when inflation expectations fell.

Finally, currency strategies detracted from performance. Positioning in developed market currencies, including a tactical long to the Japanese Yen at the end of 2019 and beginning of 2020, detracted from performance. Tactical allocations in emerging market currencies, including dynamic exposure to a basket of high carry currencies, also detracted from performance, specifically short exposure to the Chinese Yuan at the end of 2019 and beginning of 2020.

During the fiscal year, the Fund utilized derivatives. These positions added to performance.

Mark R. Kiesel

Scott A. Mather

Mohit Mittal

Co-Portfolio Managers

Pacific Investment Management Company LLC

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

Corporate Debt Securities

     44.2

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

     36.3  

U.S. Government Obligations

     25.5  

Asset-Backed Securities

     10.2  

Mortgage-Backed Securities

     8.8  

Foreign Government Obligations

     4.8  

Repurchase Agreement

     1.8  

Municipal Government Obligations

     0.9  

Other Investment Company

     0.5  

Common Stock

     0.0

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) ^

     (33.0

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 
Fund Characteristics    Years  

Average Maturity §

     6.65  

Duration †

     5.29  
Credit Quality ‡    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Government and Agency Securities

     61.8

AAA

     13.5  

AA

     2.5  

A

     12.0  

BBB

     31.4  

BB

     5.4  

B

     1.2  

CCC and Below

     3.7  

Not Rated

     1.5  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) ^

     (33.0

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

*

Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.

 

^

The Net Other Assets (Liabilities) category may include, but is not limited to, reverse repurchase agreements, forward foreign currency contracts, futures contracts, swap agreements, written options and swaptions, and cash collateral.

 

§

Average Maturity is computed by weighting the maturity of each security in the Fund by the market value of the security, then averaging these weighted figures.

 

Duration is a time measure of a bond’s interest rate sensitivity, based on the weighted average of the time periods over which a bond’s cash flows accrue to the bondholder.

 

Credit quality represents a percentage of net assets at the end of the reporting period. Ratings BBB or higher are considered investment grade. Not rated securities do not necessarily indicate low credit quality, and may or may not be equivalent of investment grade. The table reflects Standard and Poor’s (“S&P”) ratings; percentages may include investments not rated by S&P but rated by Moody’s, or if unrated by Moody’s, by Fitch ratings, and then included in the closest equivalent S&P rating. Credit ratings are subject to change. The Fund itself has not been rated by an independent agency.

 

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

        1 Year        5 Year       

10 Year or
Since Inception

       Inception Date  

Class I2 (NAV)

       6.50        4.36        3.56        11/15/2005  

Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index (A)

       6.19        4.08        3.55           

(A) The Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index measures investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bonds, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, as well as both mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

The Fund’s benchmark is an unmanaged index used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or since inception date of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expenses reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

This Fund will normally invest its assets in a diversified portfolio of fixed-income securities. The Fund may invest in non-U.S. securities and may invest a portion of its assets in high-yield securities. Investing in non-U.S. securities may entail risk due to foreign economic and political developments; this risk may be enhanced when investing in emerging markets. This Fund is only available in Class I2 shares, which are not available for direct investment by the public.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES - 10.2%  
ABFC Trust             

Series 2004-OPT4, Class A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.62%,
0.77% (A), 04/25/2034

    $23,207        $23,215  

Series 2004-OPT5, Class A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.70%,
0.85% (A), 06/25/2034

    140,643        136,503  

Anchorage Capital CLO 16, Ltd.
Series 2020-16A, Class A,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.40%,
1.60% (A), 10/20/2031 (B)

    1,300,000        1,299,449  

Apres Static CLO, Ltd.
Series 2019-1A, Class A1R,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.07%, 0.00% (A), 10/15/2028 (B)

    1,900,000        1,883,668  

Aurium CLO II DAC
Series 2A, Class AR,
3-Month EURIBOR + 0.68%,
0.68% (A), 10/13/2029 (B)

    EUR  1,792,223        2,087,201  

Barings Euro CLO
Series 2016-1A, Class A1R,
3-Month EURIBOR + 0.68%,
0.68% (A), 07/27/2030 (B)

    1,788,344        2,077,211  
Bear Stearns Asset-Backed
Securities I Trust
        

Series 2005-AQ1, Class M2,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.65%, 0.80% (A), 03/25/2035

    $801,141        786,506  

Series 2006-HE1, Class 1M2,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.43%, 0.58% (A), 12/25/2035

    2,799,310        2,797,843  

Series 2006-HE1, Class 2M2,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.43%, 0.79% (A), 02/25/2036

    515,836        515,216  

Series 2006-HE10, Class 21A3,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.24%, 0.39% (A), 12/25/2036

    2,694,449        2,374,329  

Series 2007-AQ1, Class A1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.11%, 0.26% (A), 04/25/2031

    79,525        142,839  

Bear Stearns Asset-Backed Securities Trust
Series 2002-2, Class A1,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.66%,
0.81% (A), 10/25/2032

    2,683        2,662  

C-BASS Trust
Series 2007-CB1, Class AF1A,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.07%,
0.22% (A), 01/25/2037

    310,245        123,226  

CBAM, Ltd.
Series 2018-8A, Class A1,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.12%,
1.34% (A), 10/20/2029 (B)

    1,600,000        1,585,507  

CIFC Funding, Ltd.
Series 2015-5A, Class A1R,
3-Month LIBOR + 0.86%,
1.07% (A), 10/25/2027 (B)

    1,856,519        1,840,428  
     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates
Series 2004-OPT1, Class M3,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.95%,
1.09% (A), 10/25/2034

    $ 1,499,349        $ 1,476,492  

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc.
Series 2007-FS1, Class 1A1,
4.40% (A), 10/25/2037 (B)

    637,193        667,964  
Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates             

Series 2006-15, Class A6,

    

4.54% (A), 10/25/2046

    404,769        400,736  

Series 2006-2, Class M1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.40%, 0.55% (A), 06/25/2036

    400,000        391,498  

Credit Acceptance Auto Loan Trust
Series 2018-2A, Class A,
3.47%, 05/17/2027 (B)

    980,432        989,376  
CWABS, Inc. Asset-Backed Certificates
Trust
            

Series 2005-17, Class MV1,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.46%, 0.61% (A), 05/25/2036

    1,500,000        1,478,908  

Series 2006-14, Class 1A,

    

1-Month LIBOR + 0.14%, 0.29% (A), 02/25/2037

    741,401        693,110  

Denali Capital CLO X LLC
Series 2013-1A, Class A1LR,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.05%,
1.26% (A), 10/26/2027 (B)

    1,018,500        1,014,731  

Dorchester Park CLO DAC
Series 2015-1A, Class AR,
3-Month LIBOR + 0.90%,
1.12% (A), 04/20/2028 (B)

    1,633,870        1,620,429  

Dryden XXV Senior Loan Fund
Series 2012-25A, Class ARR,
3-Month LIBOR + 0.90%,
1.14% (A), 10/15/2027 (B)

    1,346,264        1,335,611  

Evergreen Credit Card Trust
Series 2019-2, Class A,
1.90%, 09/16/2024 (B)

    2,000,000        2,054,148  

First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2004-FFH3, Class M2,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.93%,
1.08% (A), 10/25/2034

    1,383,804        1,361,631  

Flagship CLO VIII, Ltd.
Series 2014-8A, Class ARR,
3-Month LIBOR + 0.85%,
1.08% (A), 01/16/2026 (B)

    544,890        541,947  

Gulf Stream Meridian 2, Ltd.
Series 2020-IIA, Class A1A2,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.40%,
0.00% (A), 10/15/2029 (B)

    1,300,000        1,299,861  

Home Equity Asset Trust
Series 2002-1, Class A4,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.60%,
0.75% (A), 11/25/2032

    1,026        920  

Home Equity Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Trust
Series 2007-A, Class 1A,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.22%,
0.37% (A), 04/25/2037

    402,785        339,715  
 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

JMP Credit Advisors CLO IIIR, Ltd.
Series 2014-1RA, Class A,
3-Month LIBOR + 0.85%,
1.07% (A), 01/17/2028 (B)

    $ 1,478,276        $ 1,459,517  

JPMorgan Mortgage Acquisition Trust
Series 2007-CH3, Class A5,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.26%,
0.41% (A), 03/25/2037

    3,381,247        3,324,501  

KVK CLO, Ltd.
Series 2013-1A, Class AR,
3-Month LIBOR + 0.90%,
1.13% (A), 01/14/2028 (B)

    995,743        988,290  

LoanCore Issuer, Ltd.
Series 2018-CRE1, Class A,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.13%,
1.28% (A), 05/15/2028 (B)

    1,431,155        1,424,223  

LP Credit Card ABS Master Trust
Series 2018-1, Class A,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.55%,
1.74% (A), 08/20/2024 (B)

    1,256,550        1,287,740  

Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust
Series 2006-FM1, Class A2C,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.16%,
0.47% (A), 04/25/2037

    1,533,190        1,015,698  

MF1 Multifamily Housing Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2020-FL4, Class A,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.70%,
1.85% (A), 11/15/2035 (B) (C)

    1,600,000        1,600,312  
Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust             

Series 2007-10XS, Class A1,

    

6.00% (A), 02/25/2037

    117,551        91,858  

Series 2007-8XS, Class A1,

    

5.75% (A), 04/25/2037

    171,977        107,260  

Mountain Hawk III CLO, Ltd.
Series 2014-3A, Class AR,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.20%,
1.42% (A), 04/18/2025 (B)

    139,181        138,808  

Mountain View CLO, Ltd.
Series 2014-1A, Class ARR,
3-Month LIBOR + 0.80%,
1.04% (A), 10/15/2026 (B)

    720,801        716,079  

New Century Home Equity Loan Trust
Series 2006-1, Class A2B,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.18%,
0.33% (A), 05/25/2036

    49,576        45,878  

Octagon Investment Partners XXIII, Ltd.
Series 2015-1A, Class A1R,
3-Month LIBOR + 0.85%,
1.09% (A), 07/15/2027 (B)

    857,592        850,197  

Option One Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2007-4, Class 2A4,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.31%,
0.46% (A), 04/25/2037

    3,908,729        2,728,721  

Park Place Securities, Inc. Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates
Series 2005-WCW2, Class M2,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.80%,
0.94% (A), 07/25/2035

    427,480        425,600  
     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

Popular ABS Mortgage Pass-Through Trust
Series 2006-A, Class M1,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.39%,
0.54% (A), 02/25/2036

    $ 327,256        $ 322,890  

Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust
Series 2020-2, Class A2A,
0.62%, 05/15/2023

    1,200,000        1,201,380  

Securitized Asset-Backed Receivables LLC Trust
Series 2007-HE1, Class A2A,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.06%,
0.21% (A), 12/25/2036

    60,055        19,038  

SLM Student Loan Trust
Series 2005-4, Class A3,
3-Month LIBOR + 0.12%,
0.33% (A), 01/25/2027

    636,099        628,814  

Sound Point CLO, Ltd.
Series 2015-3A, Class AR,
3-Month LIBOR + 0.89%,
1.11% (A), 01/20/2028 (B)

    700,703        697,230  

Specialty Underwriting & Residential Finance Trust
Series 2004-BC2, Class M1,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.83%,
0.97% (A), 05/25/2035

    1,662,885        1,643,450  

Structured Asset Securities Corp. Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2006-BC1, Class A6,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.27%,
0.42% (A), 03/25/2036

    770,660        711,600  
Sudbury Mill CLO, Ltd.             

Series 2013-1A, Class A1R,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.15%, 1.37% (A), 01/17/2026 (B)

    203,908        203,318  

Series 2013-1A, Class A2R,

    

3-Month LIBOR + 1.17%, 1.39% (A), 01/17/2026 (B)

    203,908        203,276  

Telos CLO, Ltd.
Series 2014-5A, Class A1R,
3-Month LIBOR + 0.95%,
1.17% (A), 04/17/2028 (B)

    1,378,963        1,363,928  

Tralee CLO, Ltd.
Series 2018-5A, Class A1,
3-Month LIBOR + 1.11%,
1.33% (A), 10/20/2028 (B)

    2,300,000        2,272,177  
U.S. Small Business Administration             

Series 2003-20I, Class 1,

    

5.13%, 09/01/2023

    2,163        2,253  

Series 2004-20C, Class 1,

    

4.34%, 03/01/2024

    20,093        20,872  

Venture XII CLO, Ltd.
Series 2012-12A, Class ARR,
3-Month LIBOR + 0.80%,
1.06% (A), 02/28/2026 (B)

    1,085,544        1,076,764  

Wells Fargo Home Equity Asset-Backed Securities Trust
Series 2005-4, Class M2,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.48%,
0.63% (A), 12/25/2035

    5,051,758        5,023,998  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

WhiteHorse X, Ltd.
Series 2015-10A, Class A1R,
3-Month LIBOR + 0.93%,
1.15% (A), 04/17/2027 (B)

    $ 522,263        $ 518,626  
    

 

 

 

Total Asset-Backed Securities
(Cost $59,557,261)

 

     65,457,176  
    

 

 

 
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES - 44.2%  
Aerospace & Defense - 0.7%  

BAE Systems PLC
1.90%, 02/15/2031 (B)

    1,400,000        1,391,695  

Boeing Co.
2.75%, 02/01/2026

    1,900,000        1,899,281  

Textron, Inc.
3-Month LIBOR + 0.55%,
0.79% (A), 11/10/2020

    1,500,000        1,501,125  
    

 

 

 
       4,792,101  
    

 

 

 
Airlines - 0.6%  

Delta Air Lines Pass-Through Trust
2.00%, 12/10/2029

    1,600,000        1,553,439  

Latam Airlines Pass-Through Trust
4.20%, 08/15/2029

    1,147,755        987,070  

United Airlines Pass-Through Trust
5.88%, 04/15/2029

    1,600,000        1,603,602  
    

 

 

 
       4,144,111  
    

 

 

 
Automobiles - 0.8%  

BMW Finance NV
2.25%, 08/12/2022 (B)

    1,700,000        1,750,172  

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
4.81%, 09/17/2030 (B)

    1,600,000        1,605,137  

Volkswagen Bank GmbH
2.50%, 07/31/2026, MTN (D)

    EUR  1,200,000        1,548,242  
    

 

 

 
       4,903,551  
    

 

 

 
Banks - 9.4%  

AIB Group PLC
4.75%, 10/12/2023 (B)

    $  1,900,000        2,064,642  

Bank of America Corp.

    

Fixed until 09/25/2024,
0.98% (A), 09/25/2025, MTN

    1,500,000        1,498,506  

3-Month LIBOR + 0.79%, 1.04% (A), 03/05/2024, MTN

    1,000,000        1,006,457  
Banque Federative du Credit
Mutuel SA
3-Month LIBOR + 0.96%,
1.18% (A), 07/20/2023 (B)
  2,200,000      2,230,698  

Barclays Bank PLC

    

7.63%, 11/21/2022

    3,900,000        4,295,555  

10.18%, 06/12/2021 (B)

    1,840,000        1,937,582  

Barclays PLC

    

Fixed until 10/06/2022, 2.38% (A), 10/06/2023, MTN (D)

    GBP  600,000        793,611  

3.68%, 01/10/2023

    $1,100,000        1,136,356  

BBVA USA
3-Month LIBOR + 0.73%,
0.98% (A), 06/11/2021

    1,800,000        1,804,993  

BNP Paribas SA
Fixed until 09/30/2027,
1.90% (A), 09/30/2028 (B)

    1,600,000        1,592,962  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Banks (continued)  
Citigroup, Inc.             

3-Month LIBOR + 1.43%,
1.68% (A), 09/01/2023

    $ 500,000        $ 508,130  

Fixed until 06/03/2030,
2.57% (A), 06/03/2031 (E)

    1,800,000        1,875,765  

Discover Bank
4.20%, 08/08/2023

    1,800,000        1,972,645  

ING Groep NV
4.10%, 10/02/2023

    2,100,000        2,305,464  
JPMorgan Chase & Co.             

3-Month LIBOR + 0.90%,
1.11% (A), 04/25/2023

    1,700,000        1,713,377  

Fixed until 06/01/2027,
2.18% (A), 06/01/2028

    1,800,000        1,877,094  

Fixed until 07/23/2023,
3.80% (A), 07/23/2024

    1,800,000        1,950,740  
Lloyds Banking Group PLC             

4.00%, 03/07/2025, MTN

    AUD  2,000,000        1,538,395  

Fixed until 06/27/2025 (F),
4.95% (A) (D)

    EUR  500,000        578,672  

Fixed until 06/27/2023 (F),
7.63% (A) (D)

    GBP  700,000        945,391  
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.             

Fixed until 09/15/2023,
0.85% (A), 09/15/2024

    $1,900,000        1,902,666  

3.46%, 03/02/2023

    1,600,000        1,709,169  
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.             

Fixed until 07/10/2030,
2.20% (A), 07/10/2031

    1,500,000        1,513,999  

Fixed until 09/11/2023,
3.92% (A), 09/11/2024

    2,100,000        2,278,863  

Natwest Group PLC

    

Fixed until 08/15/2021 (F),
8.63% (A)

    800,000        825,688  

NatWest Markets PLC
0.63%, 03/02/2022, MTN (D)

    EUR  1,700,000        1,994,001  

Santander UK PLC
3.75%, 11/15/2021

    $2,200,000        2,274,019  

Societe Generale SA
4.25%, 09/14/2023 (B)

    1,800,000        1,953,426  

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.
1.47%, 07/08/2025

    1,600,000        1,628,358  

Synchrony Bank
3.65%, 05/24/2021

    1,700,000        1,721,284  

UniCredit SpA
7.83%, 12/04/2023 (B)

    4,100,000        4,803,333  

Virgin Money UK PLC
Fixed until 09/25/2025,
4.00% (A), 09/25/2026, MTN (D)

    GBP  100,000        135,335  
Wells Fargo & Co.             

Fixed until 06/02/2027,
2.39% (A), 06/02/2028, MTN

    $  1,800,000        1,870,766  

2.63%, 07/22/2022, MTN

    2,300,000        2,382,266  
    

 

 

 
       60,620,208  
    

 

 

 
Beverages - 0.7%  

Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc.
4.60%, 06/01/2060

    1,500,000        1,792,506  

Bacardi, Ltd.
4.45%, 05/15/2025 (B)

    1,200,000        1,345,029  

Suntory Holdings, Ltd.
2.55%, 06/28/2022 (B)

    1,600,000        1,647,958  
    

 

 

 
       4,785,493  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Capital Markets - 3.4%  
Credit Suisse Group AG             

3-Month LIBOR + 1.24%,
1.49% (A), 06/12/2024 (B)

    $ 1,800,000        $ 1,816,940  

Fixed until 12/18/2024 (F),
6.25% (A) (B)

    400,000        426,000  
Credit Suisse Group Funding
Guernsey, Ltd.
            

3.13%, 12/10/2020

    1,400,000        1,403,864  

3.80%, 09/15/2022 - 06/09/2023

    2,700,000        2,885,944  
Deutsche Bank AG             

3-Month EURIBOR + 0.50%,
0.02% (A), 12/07/2020, MTN (D)

    EUR  1,400,000        1,630,559  

3.95%, 02/27/2023

    $1,900,000        2,000,645  

4.25%, 02/04/2021 - 10/14/2021

    4,600,000        4,691,596  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
3-Month LIBOR + 1.17%,
1.45% (A), 05/15/2026

    1,600,000        1,616,347  

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.
1.85%, 09/15/2032

    1,100,000        1,091,077  

Nomura Holdings, Inc.
2.68%, 07/16/2030

    1,200,000        1,225,964  

UBS AG
7.63%, 08/17/2022

    600,000        668,166  

UBS Group AG
4.13%, 09/24/2025 (B)

    2,200,000        2,500,677  
    

 

 

 
       21,957,779  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals - 0.7%  

Nutrition & Biosciences, Inc.
2.30%, 11/01/2030 (B)

    1,600,000        1,608,989  
Syngenta Finance NV             

3.93%, 04/23/2021 (B)

    1,200,000        1,215,398  

5.18%, 04/24/2028 (B)

    1,300,000        1,421,492  
    

 

 

 
       4,245,879  
    

 

 

 
Construction & Engineering - 0.1%  
Odebrecht Offshore Drilling
Finance, Ltd.
            

6.72%, 12/01/2022 (B)

    312,973        283,244  

PIK Rate 1.00%, Cash Rate
6.72%, 12/01/2026 (B) (G)

    1,989,623        191,501  

Odebrecht Oil & Gas Finance, Ltd.
Zero Coupon, 11/30/2020 (B) (F)

    266,175        133  
    

 

 

 
       474,878  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance - 3.2%  

Capital One Financial Corp.
4.25%, 04/30/2025

    1,500,000        1,697,669  
Daimler Finance North America LLC             

2.55%, 08/15/2022 (B)

    2,100,000        2,162,472  

3.35%, 05/04/2021 (B)

    1,600,000        1,622,827  

3.40%, 02/22/2022 (B)

    2,200,000        2,279,269  
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC             

3-Month LIBOR + 1.24%,
1.52% (A), 02/15/2023

    1,200,000        1,130,475  

1.74%, 07/19/2024, MTN

    EUR  1,500,000        1,644,340  

5.88%, 08/02/2021

    $900,000        919,080  
General Motors Financial Co., Inc.             

3-Month LIBOR + 0.54%,
0.79% (A), 11/06/2020

    1,300,000        1,300,020  

2.45%, 11/06/2020

    1,900,000        1,900,120  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Consumer Finance (continued)  

Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc.
3.55%, 05/21/2021 (B)

    $ 1,700,000        $ 1,724,085  
Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp.             

3-Month LIBOR + 0.69%,
0.92% (A), 09/28/2022 (B)

    1,600,000        1,562,187  

2.60%, 09/28/2022 (B)

    500,000        505,496  

OneMain Finance Corp.
7.75%, 10/01/2021

    200,000        209,500  

Volkswagen Group of America Finance LLC
3-Month LIBOR + 0.77%,
1.02% (A), 11/13/2020 (B)

    1,900,000        1,900,372  
    

 

 

 
       20,557,912  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services - 1.6%  

BGC Partners, Inc.
5.38%, 07/24/2023

    1,500,000        1,592,798  

GE Capital Funding LLC
4.40%, 05/15/2030 (B)

    1,800,000        1,967,481  
SMBC Aviation Capital Finance DAC             

3.00%, 07/15/2022 (B)

    1,600,000        1,635,595  

4.13%, 07/15/2023 (B)

    1,800,000        1,909,430  

Tayarra, Ltd.
3.63%, 02/15/2022

    1,223,609        1,247,674  

Washington Prime Group, LP
6.45%, 08/15/2024 (H)

    3,800,000        1,966,500  
    

 

 

 
       10,319,478  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 1.6%  
AT&T, Inc.             

2.25%, 02/01/2032

    1,500,000        1,470,407  

2.75%, 06/01/2031

    1,800,000        1,868,319  

Telstra Corp., Ltd.
4.80%, 10/12/2021 (B)

    1,800,000        1,873,649  

Verizon Communications, Inc.
3.38%, 02/15/2025

    4,590,000        5,098,562  
    

 

 

 
       10,310,937  
    

 

 

 
Electric Utilities - 3.0%  

Alabama Power Co.
1.45%, 09/15/2030

    700,000        694,988  

Enel Finance International NV
2.65%, 09/10/2024 (B)

    1,800,000        1,903,646  

Evergy, Inc.
2.45%, 09/15/2024

    1,600,000        1,695,687  

FirstEnergy Corp.
2.85%, 07/15/2022

    1,500,000        1,539,497  
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc.             

3-Month LIBOR + 0.72%,
0.97% (A), 02/25/2022

    1,800,000        1,813,959  

1.95%, 09/01/2022

    1,600,000        1,646,360  

3.20%, 02/25/2022

    1,500,000        1,555,436  

Oncor Electric Delivery Co. LLC
4.10%, 06/01/2022

    1,500,000        1,571,001  
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.             

1.75%, 06/16/2022

    900,000        900,084  

3.15%, 01/01/2026 (H)

    1,800,000        1,841,360  

3.75%, 02/15/2024 (I)

    1,700,000        1,772,843  

PPL Capital Funding, Inc.
3.50%, 12/01/2022

    2,000,000        2,105,680  
    

 

 

 
       19,040,541  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Entertainment - 0.3%  

Walt Disney Co.
3.60%, 01/13/2051

    $ 1,500,000        $ 1,673,579  
    

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts - 4.2%  

Agree, LP
2.90%, 10/01/2030

    1,600,000        1,645,243  

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.
1.88%, 02/01/2033

    1,300,000        1,264,633  
American Tower Corp.             

2.40%, 03/15/2025

    1,800,000        1,904,730  

3.38%, 05/15/2024

    2,200,000        2,377,414  

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.
3.50%, 11/15/2024, MTN

    1,595,000        1,755,436  

Boston Properties, LP
3.40%, 06/21/2029

    1,600,000        1,734,685  

Crown Castle International Corp.
3.70%, 06/15/2026

    1,700,000        1,894,643  

Digital Realty Trust, LP
2.75%, 02/01/2023

    1,400,000        1,463,954  

Federal Realty Investment Trust
3.50%, 06/01/2030

    600,000        649,407  

Healthcare Trust of America Holdings, LP
2.00%, 03/15/2031

    1,400,000        1,352,743  

Mid-America Apartments, LP
1.70%, 02/15/2031

    1,500,000        1,454,150  

National Retail Properties, Inc.
3.50%, 10/15/2027

    1,600,000        1,709,686  

Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc.
3.38%, 02/01/2031

    1,600,000        1,542,462  

Service Properties Trust
4.35%, 10/01/2024

    1,600,000        1,416,000  

Spirit Realty, LP
4.00%, 07/15/2029

    1,500,000        1,573,815  

VEREIT Operating Partnership, LP
3.40%, 01/15/2028

    1,500,000        1,574,015  

Welltower, Inc.
2.75%, 01/15/2031

    1,500,000        1,533,632  
    

 

 

 
       26,846,648  
    

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing - 0.3%  

Auchan Holding SA
2.88%, 01/29/2026, MTN (D)

    EUR  1,500,000        1,907,142  
    

 

 

 
Food Products - 0.7%  

Campbell Soup Co.
3.30%, 03/15/2021

    $1,900,000        1,920,416  

ConAgra Brands, Inc.
1.38%, 11/01/2027

    1,600,000        1,586,618  

Danone SA
3.00%, 06/15/2022 (B)

    1,100,000        1,142,492  
    

 

 

 
       4,649,526  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.3%  

Boston Scientific Corp.
3.38%, 05/15/2022

    1,600,000        1,669,952  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services - 1.4%  

Aetna, Inc.
2.75%, 11/15/2022

    2,000,000        2,078,166  

Anthem, Inc.
2.38%, 01/15/2025

    1,900,000        2,015,347  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Health Care Providers & Services (continued)  

Cigna Corp.
3-Month LIBOR + 0.89%,
1.13%(A), 07/15/2023

    $ 1,100,000        $ 1,111,372  
CVS Health Corp.             

3.50%, 07/20/2022

    1,300,000        1,360,729  

3.63%, 04/01/2027

    2,300,000        2,575,741  
    

 

 

 
       9,141,355  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 1.4%  

Choice Hotels International, Inc.
3.70%, 12/01/2029

    1,400,000        1,460,942  

GLP Capital, LP / GLP Financing II, Inc.
5.30%, 01/15/2029

    2,400,000        2,679,696  

Marriott International, Inc.
2.13%, 10/03/2022

    1,600,000        1,606,684  
Wynn Las Vegas LLC / Wynn Las Vegas
Capital Corp.
            

4.25%, 05/30/2023 (B)

    1,500,000        1,430,625  

5.50%, 03/01/2025 (B)

    1,800,000        1,723,500  
    

 

 

 
       8,901,447  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables - 0.3%  

D.R. Horton, Inc.
4.38%, 09/15/2022

    1,800,000        1,907,553  
    

 

 

 
Household Products - 0.6%  

Reckitt Benckiser Treasury Services PLC
2.38%, 06/24/2022 (B)

    3,900,000        4,011,209  
    

 

 

 
Insurance - 1.0%  

Allstate Corp.
3-Month LIBOR + 0.63%,
0.85% (A), 03/29/2023

    1,300,000        1,307,973  

Ambac LSNI LLC
3-Month LIBOR + 5.00%,
6.00% (A), 02/12/2023 (B)

    1,835,656        1,826,478  

Empower Finance, LP
1.36%, 09/17/2027 (B)

    1,600,000        1,585,896  

Jackson National Life Global Funding
2.38%, 09/15/2022 (B)

    1,700,000        1,759,430  
    

 

 

 
       6,479,777  
    

 

 

 
IT Services - 0.2%  

Amdocs, Ltd.
2.54%, 06/15/2030

    1,500,000        1,527,015  
    

 

 

 
Machinery - 0.2%  

CNH Industrial Capital LLC
4.38%, 11/06/2020 (H)

    1,300,000        1,300,001  
    

 

 

 
Media - 0.1%  

Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital
4.46%, 07/23/2022

    600,000        635,809  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 0.9%  

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP
3.40%, 02/15/2031

    1,200,000        1,153,981  

Chevron Corp.
2.24%, 05/11/2030

    1,800,000        1,886,213  

Continental Resources, Inc.
5.00%, 09/15/2022 (H)

    330,000        325,050  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (continued)  

Marathon Oil Corp.
2.80%, 11/01/2022

    $ 340,000        $ 346,184  

Shell International Finance BV
2.75%, 04/06/2030

    1,600,000        1,725,353  
    

 

 

 
       5,436,781  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals - 1.5%  
Bayer US Finance II LLC             

3-Month LIBOR + 0.63%,
0.86% (A), 06/25/2021 (B)

    1,900,000        1,904,208  

3-Month LIBOR + 1.01%,
1.26% (A), 12/15/2023 (B)

    2,200,000        2,217,807  

Mylan NV
3.15%, 06/15/2021

    1,800,000        1,826,071  

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
2.05%, 03/31/2030

    1,000,000        1,006,499  

Teva Pharmaceutical Finance II BV
4.50%, 03/01/2025

    EUR  1,100,000        1,261,642  

Teva Pharmaceutical Finance III BV
6.00%, 04/15/2024

    $1,100,000        1,106,243  
    

 

 

 
       9,322,470  
    

 

 

 
Professional Services - 0.3%  

Equifax, Inc.
3-Month LIBOR + 0.87%,
1.15% (A), 08/15/2021

    2,100,000        2,107,612  
    

 

 

 
Real Estate Management & Development - 0.2%  

Tesco Property Finance 6 PLC
5.41%, 07/13/2044 (D)

    GBP  753,417        1,263,467  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 1.3%  
Broadcom, Inc.             

3.46%, 09/15/2026

    $1,917,000        2,089,141  

4.30%, 11/15/2032

    1,400,000        1,596,035  

5.00%, 04/15/2030

    500,000        588,145  

Micron Technology, Inc.
4.98%, 02/06/2026

    1,800,000        2,093,354  

NXP BV / NXP Funding LLC
4.88%, 03/01/2024 (B)

    1,900,000        2,128,540  
    

 

 

 
       8,495,215  
    

 

 

 
Software - 0.9%  

Citrix Systems, Inc.
3.30%, 03/01/2030

    1,400,000        1,477,646  

Oracle Corp.
3.85%, 04/01/2060

    1,300,000        1,474,782  

VMware, Inc.
2.95%, 08/21/2022

    2,400,000        2,491,477  
    

 

 

 
       5,443,905  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 0.6%  

Dell International LLC / EMC Corp.
5.45%, 06/15/2023 (B)

    2,200,000        2,420,741  

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.
3-Month LIBOR + 0.72%,
0.95% (A), 10/05/2021

    1,500,000        1,500,197  
    

 

 

 
       3,920,938  
    

 

 

 
Tobacco - 0.6%  

BAT International Finance PLC
1.67%, 03/25/2026

    1,500,000        1,505,481  
     Principal      Value  
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES (continued)  
Tobacco (continued)  
Imperial Brands Finance PLC             

3.13%, 07/26/2024 (B)

    $ 1,700,000        $ 1,798,798  

3.75%, 07/21/2022 (B)

    297,000        309,273  
    

 

 

 
       3,613,552  
    

 

 

 
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 1.1%  
Altice France SA             

5.88%, 02/01/2027 (B)

    EUR  1,200,000        1,456,977  

7.38%, 05/01/2026 (B)

    $900,000        939,330  
T-Mobile USA, Inc.             

2.55%, 02/15/2031 (B)

    1,400,000        1,426,740  

3.75%, 04/15/2027 (B)

    1,600,000        1,786,640  

Vodafone Group PLC
3-Month LIBOR + 0.99%,
1.22% (A), 01/16/2024

    1,700,000        1,717,175  
    

 

 

 
       7,326,862  
    

 

 

 

Total Corporate Debt Securities
(Cost $276,879,706)

 

     283,734,683  
    

 

 

 
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 4.8%  
Brazil - 1.8%  

Brazil Letras do Tesouro Nacional
Zero Coupon, 04/01/2021 - 10/01/2021

    BRL  69,000,000        11,803,738  
    

 

 

 
Israel - 0.4%  

Israel Government International Bond
3.88%, 07/03/2050

    $1,900,000        2,199,250  
    

 

 

 
Japan - 0.8%  

Japan Bank for International Cooperation
2.88%, 07/21/2027

    1,700,000        1,916,177  

Japan Finance Organization for Municipalities
3.38%, 09/27/2023 (B)

    2,900,000        3,130,695  
    

 

 

 
       5,046,872  
    

 

 

 
Kuwait - 0.2%  

Kuwait International Government Bond
2.75%, 03/20/2022 (D)

    1,400,000        1,436,912  
Peru - 0.9%  
Peru Government International Bond             

5.94%, 02/12/2029 (B)

    PEN  6,200,000        2,045,715  

5.94%, 02/12/2029 (D)

    2,000,000        659,908  

6.15%, 08/12/2032 (D)

    2,000,000        635,720  

6.35%, 08/12/2028 (D)

    1,000,000        337,826  

8.20%, 08/12/2026 (D)

    5,600,000        2,082,149  
    

 

 

 
       5,761,318  
    

 

 

 
Qatar - 0.7%  
Qatar Government International Bond
3.38%, 03/14/2024 (D)
  $2,100,000      2,262,918  

4.00%, 03/14/2029 (D)

    2,100,000        2,459,592  
    

 

 

 
       4,722,510  
    

 

 

 

Total Foreign Government Obligations
(Cost $29,754,746)

 

     30,970,600  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 8.8%  

1211 Avenue of the Americas Trust
Series 2015-1211, Class A1A1,
3.90%, 08/10/2035 (B)

    $ 1,600,000        $ 1,756,840  

A10 Bridge Asset Financing LLC
Series 2020-C, Class A,
2.02%, 08/15/2040 (B)

    1,700,000        1,699,946  
Alternative Loan Trust             

Series 2005-J12, Class 2A1, 1-Month LIBOR + 0.54%, 0.69% (A), 08/25/2035

    860,319        583,490  

Series 2006-30T1, Class 1A3, 6.25%, 11/25/2036

    104,396        92,625  

Series 2006-J8, Class A2, 6.00%, 02/25/2037

    132,471        85,363  

Series 2006-OA12, Class A1B, 1-Month LIBOR + 0.19%, 0.34% (A), 09/20/2046

    433,175        381,609  

Series 2006-OC7, Class 2A2A, 1-Month LIBOR + 0.17%, 0.32% (A), 07/25/2046

    228,167        263,367  

Series 2006-OC8, Class 2A2B, 1-Month LIBOR + 0.17%, 0.32% (A), 11/25/2036

    114,193        123,278  

Series 2007-2CB, Class 1A13, 1-Month LIBOR + 1.00%, 5.75% (A), 03/25/2037

    159,981        126,028  

Series 2007-HY4, Class 1A1, 2.86% (A), 06/25/2037

    242,047        212,432  

Series 2007-J1, Class 2A8, 6.00%, 03/25/2037

    1,282,411        687,815  

Ashford Hospitality Trust
Series 2018-AHT1, Class A,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.00%, 1.15% (A), 06/15/2035 (B)

    2,200,000        2,073,932  
Banc of America Funding Trust             

Series 2005-D, Class A1, 3.66% (A), 05/25/2035

    83,193        84,642  

Series 2006-4, Class A12, 6.00%, 07/25/2036

    667,249        623,288  

Series 2006-J, Class 4A1, 4.11% (A), 01/20/2047

    18,936        18,482  
Bear Stearns Alt-A Trust             

Series 2006-6, Class 31A1, 3.35% (A), 11/25/2036

    667,451        509,947  

Series 2006-6, Class 32A1, 3.16% (A), 11/25/2036

    157,965        105,117  
Bear Stearns ARM Trust             

Series 2003-5, Class 2A1, 3.36% (A), 08/25/2033

    86,483        85,605  

Series 2003-8, Class 2A1, 4.00% (A), 01/25/2034

    3,095        3,182  

Series 2003-8, Class 4A1, 3.28% (A), 01/25/2034

    29,909        30,623  

Series 2006-4, Class 1A1, 3.37% (A), 10/25/2036

    24,862        24,493  

Bear Stearns Structured Products, Inc. Trust
Series 2007-R6, Class 1A1,
3.05% (A), 01/26/2036

    76,905        62,715  
     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  

Benchmark Mortgage Trust
Series 2019-B9, Class A5,
4.02%, 03/15/2052

    $ 1,600,000        $ 1,868,704  

BFLD Trust
Series 2020-EYP, Class A,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.15%, 1.30% (A), 10/15/2035 (B)

    1,300,000        1,300,000  

CGMS Commercial Mortgage Trust
Series 2017-MDRA, Class A,
3.66%, 07/10/2030 (B)

    1,900,000        1,943,762  

Chevy Chase Funding LLC Mortgage-Backed Certificates
Series 2004-3A, Class A1,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.25%, 0.40% (A), 08/25/2035 (B)

    39,340        39,232  

CHL Mortgage Pass-Through Trust
Series 2004-12, Class 12A1,
3.05% (A), 08/25/2034

    18,326        19,195  
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc.             

Series 2005-6, Class A2, 1-Year CMT + 2.15%, 2.29% (A), 09/25/2035

    22,479        22,918  

Series 2009-3, Class 5A3, 6.00% (A), 02/25/2037(B)

    693,124        688,500  

CitiMortgage Alternative Loan Trust
Series 2006-A7, Class 1A9,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.65%, 0.80% (A), 12/25/2036

    967,523        805,138  
COMM Mortgage Trust             

Series 2015-CR26, Class ASB, 3.37%, 10/10/2048

    1,358,463        1,435,784  

Series 2016-787S, Class A, 3.55%, 02/10/2036 (B)

    1,400,000        1,513,898  
Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage
Securities Corp.
            

Series 2002-P1A, Class A, 0.80% (A), 03/25/2032 (B)

    176        163  

Series 2003-AR15, Class 2A1, 3.39% (A), 06/25/2033

    132,648        130,345  

Series 2003-AR28, Class 2A1, 3.47% (A), 12/25/2033

    778,093        758,489  

Deutsche Alt-A Securities, Inc. Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2005-6, Class 2A3,
5.50%, 12/25/2035

    186,447        181,133  

First Horizon Alternative Mortgage Securities Trust
Series 2007-FA4, Class 1A8,
6.25%, 08/25/2037

    110,891        75,334  

First Horizon Mortgage Pass-Through Trust
Series 2005-AR3, Class 2A1,
3.09% (A), 08/25/2035

    10,223        8,649  

GS Mortgage Securities Corp. Trust
Series 2016-RENT, Class A,
3.20%, 02/10/2029 (B)

    1,400,000        1,398,350  

GSR Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2005-AR6, Class 2A1,
3.52% (A), 09/25/2035

    12,050        12,314  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  
HarborView Mortgage Loan Trust             

Series 2005-14, Class 4A1A, 3.01% (A), 12/19/2035

    $ 125,924        $ 87,514  

Series 2006-6, Class 5A1A, 3.35% (A), 08/19/2036

    37,434        37,578  

Hawksmoor Mortgages
Series 2019-1A, Class A,
SONIA + 1.05%, 1.11% (A), 05/25/2053 (B)

    GBP  5,757,071        7,475,706  

Hilton USA Trust
Series 2016-SFP, Class A,
2.83%, 11/05/2035 (B)

    $1,700,000        1,694,074  

IndyMac INDX Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2005-AR11, Class A3,
3.23% (A), 08/25/2035

    699,573        621,233  

JPMorgan Alternative Loan Trust
Series 2006-A2, Class 1A1,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.18%, 0.33% (A), 05/25/2036

    810,103        746,668  

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust

    

Series 2018-LAQ, Class A, 1-Month LIBOR + 1.00%, 1.15% (A), 06/15/2032 (B)

    1,486,926        1,415,197  

Series 2018-PHH, Class A, 1-Month LIBOR + 0.91%, 2.41% (A), 06/15/2035 (B)

    1,744,354        1,654,095  

Ludgate Funding PLC
Series 2007-1, Class A2A,
3-Month GBP LIBOR + 0.16%, 0.22%(A), 01/01/2061 (D)

    GBP  1,305,456        1,602,036  

Manhattan West
Series 2020-1MW, Class A,
2.13%, 09/10/2039 (B)

    $1,500,000        1,543,718  

MASTR Alternative Loan Trust
Series 2006-2, Class 2A1,
1-Month LIBOR + 0.40%, 0.55% (A), 03/25/2036

    87,943        4,834  

Mill City Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2019-GS2, Class M2,
3.25% (A), 08/25/2059 (B)

    1,600,000        1,676,244  

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust
Series 2014-CPT, Class AM,
3.40% (A), 07/13/2029 (B)

    1,400,000        1,417,021  

RALI Trust
Series 2008-QR1, Class 1A1,
1-Month LIBOR + 1.40%, 1.55% (A), 08/25/2036

    122,511        120,849  
Reperforming Loan REMIC Trust             

Series 2004-R1, Class 2A, 6.50%, 11/25/2034 (B)

    75,051        74,879  

Series 2005-R2, Class 1AF1, 1-Month LIBOR + 0.34%, 0.49% (A), 06/25/2035 (B)

    258,826        241,086  

RFMSI Trust
Series 2003-S9, Class A1,
6.50%, 03/25/2032

    425        446  

RMAC Securities No. 1 PLC
Series 2007-NS1X, Class A2B,
3-Month LIBOR + 0.15%, 0.40% (A), 06/12/2044 (D)

    1,600,991        1,493,702  
     Principal      Value  
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  
Sequoia Mortgage Trust             

Series 2004-11, Class A2, 6-Month LIBOR + 0.64%, 1.27% (A), 12/20/2034

    $ 503,290        $ 498,900  

Series 2007-1, Class 1A1, 2.51% (A), 01/20/2047

    148,355        113,126  

Series 2007-3, Class 2AA1, 3.27% (A), 07/20/2037

    817,448        740,428  

Series 2010, Class 2A1, 1-Month LIBOR + 0.76%, 0.91% (A), 10/20/2027

    3,311        3,191  
Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage
Loan Trust
            

Series 2004-12, Class 3A1, 2.73% (A), 09/25/2034

    83,997        84,623  

Series 2004-19, Class 2A1, 12-MTA + 1.40%, 2.28% (A), 01/25/2035

    62,764        58,040  
Structured Asset Mortgage
Investments II Trust
            

Series 2005-AR5, Class A1, 1-Month LIBOR + 0.25%, 0.40% (A), 07/19/2035

    8,789        8,349  

Series 2005-AR5, Class A2, 1-Month LIBOR + 0.25%, 0.40% (A), 07/19/2035

    9,871        9,345  

Series 2005-AR5, Class A3, 1-Month LIBOR + 0.25%, 0.40% (A), 07/19/2035

    24,690        24,227  

Series 2005-AR8, Class A1A, 1-Month LIBOR + 0.28%, 0.43% (A), 02/25/2036

    194,791        181,408  

Structured Asset Mortgage Investments Trust
Series 2002-AR3, Class A1, 1-Month LIBOR + 0.66%, 0.81% (A), 09/19/2032

    2,679        2,617  

Structured Asset Securities Corp. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates
Series 2003-22A, Class 2A1,
3.23% (A), 06/25/2033

    74,346        72,541  
Towd Point Mortgage Funding             

Series 2019-A13A, Class A1, SONIA + 0.90%, 0.96% (A), 07/20/2045 (B)

    GBP  5,084,184        6,570,718  

Series 2019-GR4A, Class A1, 3-Month LIBOR + 1.03%, 1.07% (A), 10/20/2051 (B)

    1,817,489        2,360,369  

UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust
Series 2019-C17, Class A4,
2.92%, 10/15/2052

    $1,300,000        1,403,942  

WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Trust
Series 2003-AR9, Class 2A,
2.77% (A), 09/25/2033

    138,405        131,880  

Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust
Series 2006-AR1, Class 2A4,
4.07% (A), 03/25/2036

    693,832        645,802  
    

 

 

 
Total Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $56,559,320)
     56,653,113  
    

 

 

 
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 0.9%  
Florida - 0.2%  

State Board of Administration Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds,
Series A,
1.26%, 07/01/2025

    $ 1,600,000        $ 1,616,704  
    

 

 

 
Illinois - 0.5%  

City of Chicago, General Obligation Unlimited,
Series B,
7.75%, 01/01/2042

    170,000        182,058  
State of Illinois, General Obligation
Unlimited
            

6.63%, 02/01/2035

    1,500,000        1,652,790  

7.35%, 07/01/2035

    1,015,000        1,151,040  
    

 

 

 
       2,985,888  
    

 

 

 
New York - 0.2%  

New York State Urban Development Corp., Revenue Bonds,
1.83%, 03/15/2029

    1,200,000        1,189,644  
    

 

 

 
Total Municipal Government Obligations
(Cost $5,617,729)
     5,792,236  
    

 

 

 
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS - 36.3%  
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.             

12-Month LIBOR + 1.35%, 2.01% (A), 09/01/2035

    7,837        8,093  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.87%, 2.46% (A), 09/01/2035

    47,557        47,912  

3.50%, 07/01/2026 - 03/01/2027(C)

    507,868        536,787  

1-Year CMT + 2.26%, 3.52% (A), 01/01/2036

    496,620        499,074  

1-Year CMT + 2.23%, 3.76% (A), 03/01/2034

    27,753        29,235  

1-Year CMT + 2.22%, 3.97% (A), 11/01/2033

    17,347        17,374  

4.00%, 09/01/2048 - 10/01/2048

    518,848        553,601  

4.50%, 08/01/2025 - 05/01/2037

    19,335        21,643  
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
REMIC
            

1-Month LIBOR + 0.40%, 0.55% (A), 06/15/2041

    763,743        768,669  

6.50%, 04/15/2029

    716        789  
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
Structured Pass-Through Certificates
            

12-MTA + 1.20%,
2.08%(A), 10/25/2044

    110,305        113,192  

12-MTA + 1.40%,
2.28%(A), 07/25/2044

    105,942        107,749  

6.50%, 07/25/2043

    7,433        9,201  
Federal National Mortgage Association             

1-Month LIBOR + 0.35%, 0.50% (A), 09/25/2042

    104,232        104,555  

12-MTA + 1.20%, 2.22% (A), 03/01/2044 - 10/01/2044

    326,563        327,194  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.34%, 2.26% (A), 07/01/2035

    26,787        27,707  

1-Year CMT + 2.04%, 2.33% (A), 09/01/2035

    65,546        66,655  

1-Year CMT + 2.19%, 2.44% (A), 01/01/2026

    1,201        1,207  
     Principal      Value  
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
Federal National Mortgage Association (continued)  

3.50%, 02/01/2026 - 05/01/2035 (C)

    $ 9,276,978        $ 9,802,571  

3.50%, 02/01/2027

    77,983        82,586  

1-Year CMT + 2.22%, 3.63% (A), 01/01/2028

    6,474        6,459  

12-Month LIBOR + 1.71%, 3.71% (A), 03/01/2034

    31,645        33,081  

4.00%, 09/01/2048 - 12/01/2048

    2,765,987        2,950,287  

1-Year CMT + 2.27%, 4.02% (A), 11/01/2033

    10,548        10,568  

4.50%, 12/01/2024

    63,280        66,442  

5.00%, 08/01/2026 - 10/01/2029

    265,812        285,907  

6.00%, 07/01/2035 - 06/01/2040

    720,125        843,877  
Federal National Mortgage Association
REMIC
            

1-Month LIBOR + 0.45%, 0.61% (A), 09/25/2046

    357,472        359,393  

6.30%, 10/17/2038

    43,008        42,997  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMIC, Interest Only STRIPS
(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 7.10%, 6.95% (A), 07/25/2034

    246,685        48,518  
Government National Mortgage
Association
            

1-Month LIBOR + 0.60%, 0.76% (A), 08/20/2065 - 10/20/2065

    2,817,610        2,831,442  

1-Month LIBOR + 0.95%, 1.11% (A), 12/20/2066

    1,090,262        1,108,783  

1-Month LIBOR + 1.00%, 1.16% (A), 12/20/2065

    4,260,915        4,342,605  

1-Year CMT + 1.50%, 2.88% (A), 05/20/2024

    6,541        6,716  

3.00%, 11/15/2049

    756,090        784,620  

4.00%, 06/20/2047

    1,242,025        1,342,028  

4.00%, TBA (C)

    1,000,000        1,055,664  

4.50%, TBA (C)

    18,000,000        19,305,352  
Government National Mortgage
Association, Interest Only STRIPS
            

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.56%, 6.41% (A), 10/16/2033

    125,764        14,199  

(1.00) * 1-Month LIBOR + 6.60%, 6.45% (A), 08/16/2033 - 09/20/2034

    790,144        89,077  
Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security             

2.00%, TBA (C)

    50,000,000        51,357,422  

2.50%, TBA (C)

    55,000,000        57,154,883  

3.00%, TBA (C)

    43,900,000        45,888,664  

3.50%, TBA (C)

    27,900,000        29,475,341  

5.00%, TBA (C)

    700,000        738,602  
    

 

 

 
Total U.S. Government Agency Obligations
(Cost $232,855,006)
     233,268,721  
    

 

 

 
U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 25.5%  
U.S. Treasury - 25.5%  
U.S. Treasury Bond             

1.38%, 08/15/2050

    14,000,000        13,138,125  

2.88%, 08/15/2045 (H) (J)

    7,800,000        9,958,102  

2.88%, 05/15/2049 (J)

    8,400,000        10,872,422  

3.00%, 02/15/2048 (J)

    7,800,000        10,267,969  

3.13%, 08/15/2044 (J)

    10,800,000        14,304,516  
 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Principal      Value  
U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)  
U.S. Treasury (continued)  
U.S. Treasury Bond (continued)             

4.25%, 05/15/2039 (J)

    $ 900,000        $ 1,346,273  

4.38%, 11/15/2039 - 05/15/2040 (J)

    6,300,000        9,604,246  

4.63%, 02/15/2040 (J)

    700,000        1,098,699  
U.S. Treasury Note             

1.75%, 06/30/2024 (J) (K)

    4,200,000        4,428,211  

1.88%, 07/31/2022 (L) (M) (N)

    900,000        926,965  

1.88%, 08/31/2022 (J) (K) (L)

    4,000,000        4,125,000  

2.00%, 12/31/2021 (J)

    60,100,000        61,388,863  

2.00%, 10/31/2022 (N)

    400,000        414,687  

2.25%, 08/15/2027 (J) (L)

    4,800,000        5,326,312  

2.38%, 05/15/2029 (J)

    4,600,000        5,213,633  

2.63%, 02/15/2029 (J)

    9,500,000        10,937,617  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Obligations
(Cost $148,443,308)

 

     163,351,640  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCK - 0.0% (O)  
Household Durables - 0.0% (O)  

Urbi Desarrollos Urbanos SAB de CV (P)

    381        232  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stock
(Cost $417,098)

 

     232  
    

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 0.5%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 0.5%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 0.09% (Q)

    3,225,803        $ 3,225,803  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $3,225,803)

 

     3,225,803  
    

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 1.8%         

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 0.00% (Q), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $11,491,117 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 2.75%, due 11/15/2023, and with a value of $11,720,942.

    $11,491,117        11,491,117  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $11,491,117)

 

     11,491,117  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $824,801,094)

 

     853,945,321  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (33.0)%

 

     (212,037,473
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

 

     $  641,907,848  
    

 

 

 
 

 

OVER-THE-COUNTER INTEREST RATE SWAPTIONS WRITTEN:

 

Description   Counterparty     Floating Rate Index     Pay/Receive
Floating Rate
    Exercise
Rate
    Expiration
Date
    Notional Amount/
Number of
Contracts
    Premiums
(Received)
    Value  

Call - 5-Year

    JPM       3-Month USD-LIBOR       Receive       1.01     12/07/2020     USD     3,100,000     $   (15,258   $ (14,271

Call - 5-Year

    JPM       3-Month USD-LIBOR       Receive       1.03       12/07/2020     USD     4,300,000       (13,438     (10,043

Call - 5-Year

    JPM       3-Month USD-LIBOR       Receive       1.03       12/07/2020     USD     1,900,000       (6,086     (4,307

Call - 5-Year

    JPM       3-Month USD-LIBOR       Receive       1.04       12/07/2020     USD     1,900,000       (3,859     (2,891

Put - 5-Year

    JPM       3-Month USD-LIBOR       Pay       1.00       11/05/2020     USD     2,100,000       (14,437     (5,785

Put - 5-Year

    JPM       3-Month USD-LIBOR       Pay       1.02       12/07/2020     USD     1,900,000       (7,125     (2,706

Put - 5-Year

    JPM       3-Month USD-LIBOR       Pay       1.02       12/07/2020     USD     4,300,000       (21,164     (10,666
               

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

                $   (81,367   $   (50,669
               

 

 

   

 

 

 
                                                    Premiums
(Received)
    Value  

TOTAL WRITTEN OPTIONS AND SWAPTIONS

 

      $   (81,367   $   (50,669
               

 

 

   

 

 

 

CENTRALLY CLEARED SWAP AGREEMENTS:

 

Credit Default Swap Agreements on Corporate and Sovereign Issues - Sell Protection (R)
Reference Obligation   Fixed Rate
Receivable
  Payment
Frequency
  Maturity
Date
  Implied Credit
Spread at
October 31,
2020 (S)
  Notional
Amount (T)
  Value (U)   Premiums
Paid
(Received)
  Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

AT&T, Inc.

      1.00 %       Quarterly       12/20/2020       0.33 %       USD       900,000     $   1,899     $ 904     $ 995

Boeing Co.,
8.75%, 08/15/2021

      1.00       Quarterly       12/20/2020       1.52       USD       1,500,000       662       1,378       (716 )

General Electric Co., 2.70%, 10/09/2022

      1.00       Quarterly       12/20/2023       0.93       USD       600,000       2,104         (18,510 )         20,614

General Electric Co.,
2.70%, 10/09/2022

      1.00       Quarterly       06/20/2024       1.11       USD       200,000       (306 )       (431 )       125
                                   

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

CENTRALLY CLEARED SWAP AGREEMENTS (continued):

 

Credit Default Swap Agreements on Corporate and Sovereign Issues - Sell Protection (continued): (R)

General Electric Co.,
2.70%, 10/09/2022

      1.00 %       Quarterly       12/20/2024       1.24 %       USD       700,000     $ (5,989 )     $ (7,953 )     $ 1,964

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.,
5.95%, 01/18/2018

      1.00       Quarterly       06/20/2021       0.25       USD       1,000,000       5,874       2,187       3,687

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.,
5.95%, 01/18/2018

      1.00       Quarterly       12/20/2021       0.34       USD       1,400,000       11,662       4,527       7,135

Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC, 2.13%, 06/18/2021

      1.00       Quarterly       12/20/2024       4.18       EUR       1,300,000       (178,923 )       (5,775 )       (173,148 )

Tesco PLC,
6.00%, 12/14/2029

      1.00       Quarterly       06/20/2022       0.26       EUR       700,000       11,214       (9,177 )       20,391
                           

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total

                            $   (151,803 )     $   (32,850 )     $   (118,953 )
                           

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

Credit Default Swap Agreements on Credit Indices - Sell Protection (R)
Reference Obligation   Fixed Rate
Receivable
  Payment
Frequency
  Maturity
Date
  Notional
Amount (T)
  Value (U)   Premiums
Paid
(Received)
  Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

Markit iTraxx® Europe Index - Series 34

      1.00 %       Quarterly       12/20/2025       EUR       10,700,000     $   238,576     $   279,007     $   (40,431 )

North America Investment Grade Index - Series 35

      1.00       Quarterly       12/20/2025       USD       6,300,000       116,134       125,107       (8,973 )
                       

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total

                        $ 354,710     $ 404,114     $ (49,404 )
                       

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

Interest Rate Swap Agreements  
Floating Rate Index   Pay/Receive
Fixed Rate
  Fixed Rate     Payment
Frequency
  Maturity
Date
    Notional
Amount
    Value     Premiums
Paid
(Received)
    Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

3-Month USD-LIBOR

  Receive     2.80   Quarterly/
Semi-Annually
    08/22/2023     USD     6,700,000     $ 506,891     $ (159   $ 507,050  

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

  Receive     0.00     Semi-Annually     09/24/2026     JPY     252,000,000       (10,429     297       (10,726

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

  Receive     0.04     Semi-Annually     03/10/2038     JPY     78,000,000       (23,968           (23,968

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

  Receive     0.04     Semi-Annually     03/10/2038     JPY     78,000,000       (23,440           (23,440

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

  Receive     0.06     Semi-Annually     09/18/2026     JPY     560,000,000       (11,437     (3,434     (8,003

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

  Receive     0.06     Semi-Annually     09/19/2026     JPY     207,000,000       (4,347     28       (4,375

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

  Receive     0.06     Semi-Annually     09/19/2026     JPY     207,000,000       (4,462     28       (4,490

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

  Receive     0.07     Semi-Annually     09/18/2026     JPY     350,000,000       (8,294     (2,123     (6,171

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

  Receive     0.09     Semi-Annually     09/20/2026     JPY     104,000,000       (3,592           (3,592

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

  Receive     0.09     Semi-Annually     09/13/2026     JPY     210,000,000       (7,640           (7,640

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

  Receive     0.10     Semi-Annually     09/13/2026     JPY     420,000,000       (15,972           (15,972

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

  Receive     0.10     Semi-Annually     08/28/2039     JPY     90,000,000       (23,377     (106     (23,271

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

  Receive     0.12     Semi-Annually     08/22/2039     JPY     650,000,000         (145,873     47,314       (193,187

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

  Receive     0.12     Semi-Annually     08/22/2039     JPY     410,000,000       (91,642     6,077       (97,719

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

  Pay     0.30     Semi-Annually     03/18/2026     JPY     2,260,000,000       (392,524     (66,036     (326,488

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

  Pay     0.30     Semi-Annually     03/18/2026     JPY     1,120,000,000       (193,933       (41,427       (152,506

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

  Pay     0.30     Semi-Annually     09/20/2027     JPY     840,000,000       (174,021     (23,146     (150,875

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

  Pay     0.30     Semi-Annually     03/20/2028     JPY     300,000,000       (64,730     15,687       (80,417

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

  Receive     0.38     Semi-Annually     06/18/2028     JPY     740,000,000       213,632       32,843       180,789  

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

  Pay     0.45     Semi-Annually     03/20/2029     JPY     440,000,000       (154,725     (25,283     (129,442

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

  Pay     0.71     Semi-Annually     10/31/2038     JPY     260,000,000       (217,809     14,896       (232,705

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

  Pay     0.75     Semi-Annually     03/20/2038     JPY     522,000,000       (458,858     13,146       (472,004

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

  Pay     0.75     Semi-Annually     12/20/2038     JPY     767,200,000       (697,691     37,335       (735,026

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

  Pay     0.79     Semi-Annually     11/12/2038     JPY     60,000,000       (58,589     184       (58,773

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

  Pay     0.80     Semi-Annually     10/22/2038     JPY     90,000,000       (87,174     239       (87,413

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Total Return

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

CENTRALLY CLEARED SWAP AGREEMENTS (continued):

 

Interest Rate Swap Agreements (continued):
Floating Rate Index   Pay/Receive
Fixed Rate
    Fixed Rate     Payment
Frequency
    Maturity
Date
    Notional
Amount
    Value     Premiums
Paid
(Received)
    Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

1-Year OIS Federal Funds Rate

    Receive       0.18 %       Quarterly       10/21/2025       USD       9,619     $ (22   $     $ (22

12-Month GBP-SONIA

    Pay       0.50       Annually       12/16/2050       GBP       7,600,000       (385,343     (833,905     448,562  

BRL-CDI

    Receive       3.36       Maturity       01/03/2022       BRL       278,000,000       7,966       99,759       (91,793

SOFR

    Pay       0.17       Quarterly       10/21/2025       USD       9,619       23             23  
             

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

              $   (2,531,380   $   (727,786   $   (1,803,594
             

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

OVER-THE-COUNTER SWAP AGREEMENTS:

 

Credit Default Swap Agreements on Corporate and Sovereign Issues - Sell Protection (R)  
Reference Obligation   Counterparty     Fixed Rate
Receivable
    Payment
Frequency
    Maturity
Date
    Implied Credit
Spread at
October 31,
2020 (S)
    Notional
Amount (T)
    Value (U)     Premiums
Paid
(Received)
    Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Republic of South Africa Government International Bond, 5.50%, 03/09/2020

    GSI       1.00     Quarterly       06/20/2024       2.37     USD       1,900,000       $  (88,999     $  (55,004     $  (33,995

Russian Foreign Bond - Eurobond, 7.50%, 03/31/2030

    GSI       1.00       Quarterly       12/20/2024       0.85       USD       1,500,000       10,858       7,625       3,233  
               

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

                  $  (78,141     $  (47,379     $  (30,762
               

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

      Value  

OTC Swap Agreements, at value (Assets)

   $ 10,858  

OTC Swap Agreements, at value (Liabilities)

       (88,999

FUTURES CONTRACTS:

 

Long Futures Contracts  
Description   Number of
Contracts
    Expiration
Date
    Notional
Amount
    Value     Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

10-Year U.S. Treasury Note

    300       12/21/2020     $   41,810,424     $   41,465,625     $     $ (344,799

German Euro BUXL

    2       12/08/2020       498,729       532,851       34,122        
         

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

          $   34,122     $   (344,799
         

 

 

   

 

 

 
Short Futures Contracts  
Description   Number of
Contracts
    Expiration
Date
    Notional
Amount
    Value     Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

5-Year U.S. Treasury Note

    (113     12/31/2020     $   (14,218,848   $   (14,192,977   $ 25,871     $  

30-Year U.S. Treasury Bond

    (68     12/21/2020       (11,967,345     (11,727,875     239,470        

German Euro Bund

    (2     12/08/2020       (404,492     (410,306           (5,814

U.K. Gilt

    (5     12/29/2020       (879,082     (878,867     215        

U.S. Treasury Ultra Bond

    (6     12/21/2020       (1,283,396     (1,290,000           (6,604
         

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

          $ 265,556     $ (12,418
         

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Futures Contracts

          $   299,678     $   (357,217
         

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS:

 

Counterparty      Settlement
Date
     Currency
Purchased
     Currency
Sold
   Unrealized
Appreciation
   Unrealized
Depreciation

BCLY

         11/17/2020          GBP        575,000          USD        753,436      $      $ (8,444 )

BOA

         11/17/2020          USD        260,285          JPY        27,763,198               (4,950 )

CITI

         11/03/2020          USD        7,466,919          GBP        5,743,000        26,718       

CITI

         11/16/2020          USD        1,710,439          PEN        6,132,778        14,175       

CITI

         11/16/2020          PEN        6,132,778          USD        1,698,360               (2,097 )

CITI

         11/17/2020          USD        631,739          GBP        481,000        8,537       

CITI

         12/02/2020          GBP        5,743,000          USD        7,468,016               (26,412 )

CITI

         12/21/2020          USD        682,003          PEN        2,410,881        15,145       

CITI

         03/24/2021          USD        1,696,856          PEN        6,132,778        1,816       

CITI

         04/05/2021          USD        6,039,505          BRL        34,000,000        146,859       

DUB

         03/15/2021          USD        367,384          PEN        1,316,336        3,526       

HSBC

         11/03/2020          USD        1,538,952          AUD        2,141,000        34,015       

HSBC

         11/03/2020          USD        232,279          CAD        309,000        346       

HSBC

         11/03/2020          GBP        5,743,000          USD        7,389,432        50,770       

HSBC

         11/17/2020          USD        30,102,480          GBP        23,018,000        279,489       

JPM

         10/04/2021          USD        6,153,846          BRL        35,000,000        171,983       

SCB

         11/03/2020          USD        16,834,999          EUR        14,347,000        124,658       
                                   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

                                    $   878,037      $   (41,903 )
                                   

 

 

      

 

 

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (V)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

         

Investments

 

Asset-Backed Securities

   $     $ 65,457,176     $      $ 65,457,176  

Corporate Debt Securities

           283,734,683              283,734,683  

Foreign Government Obligations

           30,970,600              30,970,600  

Mortgage-Backed Securities

           56,653,113              56,653,113  

Municipal Government Obligations

           5,792,236              5,792,236  

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

           233,268,721              233,268,721  

U.S. Government Obligations

           163,351,640              163,351,640  

Common Stock

     232                    232  

Other Investment Company

     3,225,803                    3,225,803  

Repurchase Agreement

           11,491,117              11,491,117  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 3,226,035     $ 850,719,286     $      $ 853,945,321  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other Financial Instruments

 

Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swap Agreements

   $     $ 388,125     $      $ 388,125  

Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements

           728,512              728,512  

Over-the-Counter Credit Default Swap Agreements

           10,858              10,858  

Futures Contracts (W)

     299,678                    299,678  

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (W)

           878,037              878,037  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Other Financial Instruments

   $ 299,678     $ 2,005,532     $      $ 2,305,210  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

 

Other Financial Instruments

 

Over-the-Counter Interest Rate Swaptions Written

   $     $ (50,669   $      $ (50,669

Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swap Agreements

           (185,218            (185,218

Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements

           (3,259,892            (3,259,892

Over-the-Counter Credit Default Swap Agreements

           (88,999            (88,999

Futures Contracts (W)

     (357,217                  (357,217

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (W)

           (41,903            (41,903
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Other Financial Instruments

   $ (357,217   $ (3,626,681 )     $      $ (3,983,898 )  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Floating or variable rate securities. The rates disclosed are as of October 31, 2020. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated within the description. Variable rate securities with a floor or ceiling feature are disclosed at the inherent rate, where applicable. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread, but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions; these securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in the description.
(B)    Securities are exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Securities may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2020, the total value of 144A securities is $161,514,357, representing 25.2% of the Fund’s net assets.
(C)    When-issued, delayed-delivery and/or forward commitment (including TBAs) securities. Securities to be settled and delivered after October 31, 2020. Securities may display a coupon rate of 0.00%, as the rate is to be determined at time of settlement.
(D)    Securities are exempt from registration under Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts from registration securities offered and sold outside the United States. Securities may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933. At October 31, 2020, the total value of Regulation S securities is $23,767,183, representing 3.7% of the Fund’s net assets.
(E)    Restricted security. At October 31, 2020, the value of such security held by the Fund is as follows:

 

Investments   Description   Acquisition
Date
    Acquisition
Cost
    Value     Value as Percentage
of Net Assets
 

Corporate Debt Securities

 

Citigroup, Inc.
Fixed until 06/03/2030,
2.57%, 06/03/2031

    05/26/2020     $   1,800,000     $   1,875,765       0.3

 

(F)    Perpetual maturity. The date displayed is the next call date.
(G)    Payment in-kind. Security pays interest or dividends in the form of additional bonds or preferred stock. If the security makes a cash payment in addition to in-kind, the cash rate is disclosed separately.
(H)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $12,783,125, collateralized by cash collateral of $3,225,803 and non-cash collateral, such as U.S. government securities and irrevocable letters of credit, of $9,816,933. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(I)    Security in default; partial receipt of interest payments and/or dividends declared at last payment date. At October 31, 2020, the value of this security is $1,772,843, representing 0.3% of the Fund’s net assets.
(J)    Securities are subject to sale-buyback transactions. The average amount of sale buy-backs outstanding during the year ended October 31, 2020 was $501,036 at a weighted average interest rate of 1.00%.
(K)    All or a portion of these securities have been segregated by the custodian as collateral to cover margin requirements for open futures contracts. The total value of such securities is $500,725.
(L)    All or a portion of these securities have been segregated by the custodian as collateral for centrally cleared swap agreements. The total value of such securities is $3,235,921.
(M)    All or a portion of the security has been segregated by the custodian as collateral for open over-the-counter swaptions, swap agreements and forward foreign currency contracts. The value of the security is $74,157.
(N)    All or a portion of these securities have been segregated by the custodian as collateral for open TBA commitment transactions. The total value of such securities is $274,605.
(O)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.
(P)    Non-income producing security.
(Q)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2020.
(R)    If the Fund is a seller of protection and a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (a) pay to the buyer of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and take delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced obligation or (b) pay a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap agreement less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced obligation.
(S)    Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, utilized in determining the market value of credit default swap agreements on corporate issues or sovereign issues of an emerging country as of period end serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood of risk of default for the credit derivative. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement. A credit spread identified as “Defaulted” indicates a credit event has occurred for the referenced entity or obligation.
(T)    The maximum potential amount the Fund could be required to pay as a seller of credit protection or receive as a buyer of credit protection if a credit event occurs as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement.
(U)    The quoted market prices and resulting values for credit default swap agreements on asset-backed securities and credit indices serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood of an expected liability (or profit) for the credit derivative had the notional amount of the swap agreement been closed/sold as of the period ended. Increasing market values, in absolute terms when compared to the notional amount of the swap agreement, represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica Total Return

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued):

 

(V)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.
(W)    Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

CURRENCY ABBREVIATIONS:

 

AUD    Australian Dollar
BRL    Brazilian Real
CAD    Canadian Dollar
EUR    Euro
GBP    Pound Sterling
JPY    Japanese Yen
PEN    Peruvian Sol
USD    United States Dollar

COUNTERPARTY ABBREVIATIONS:

 

BCLY    Barclays Bank PLC
BOA    Bank of America, N.A.
CITI    Citibank, N.A.
DUB    Deutsche Bank AG
GSI    Goldman Sachs International
HSBC    HSBC Bank USA
JPM    JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
SCB    Standard Chartered Bank

PORTFOLIO ABBREVIATIONS:

 

BRL-CDI    Brazil Interbank Deposit Rate
BUXL    Bundesanleihen (German Long-Term Debt)
CMT    Constant Maturity Treasury
EURIBOR    Euro Interbank Offer Rate
LIBOR    London Interbank Offered Rate
MTA    Month Treasury Average
MTN    Medium Term Note
OIS    Overnight Indexed Swap
SOFR    Secured Overnight Financing Rate
SONIA    Sterling Overnight Interbank Average
STRIPS    Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal of Securities
TBA    To Be Announced

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

At October 31, 2020

 

     Transamerica
Core Bond
    Transamerica
Mid Cap Value
    Transamerica
Total Return
 

Assets:

           

Investments, at value (A) (B)

  $   866,341,079     $   88,562,946     $ 842,454,204  

Repurchase agreements, at value (C)

    13,687,572       2,858,833       11,491,117  

Cash

    778,733              

Cash collateral pledged at broker for:

           

Centrally cleared swap agreements

                1,408,000  

OTC swap agreements, at value

                10,858  

Foreign currency, at value (D)

                1,321,764  

Receivables and other assets:

           

Investments sold

    455,809       86,739       3,451  

When-issued, delayed-delivery, forward and TBA commitments sold

                290,886,754  

Net income from securities lending

    4,832       325       1,380  

Shares of beneficial interest sold

          335        

Dividends

          43,790        

Interest

    3,952,562             3,723,804  

Variation margin receivable on centrally cleared swap agreements

                633,054  

Variation margin receivable on futures contracts

                163,233  

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

                878,037  

Total assets

    885,220,587       91,552,968         1,152,975,656  
       

Liabilities:

           

Cash collateral received upon return of:

           

Securities on loan

    42,828,753       93,113       3,225,803  

Cash collateral at broker for:

           

TBA commitments

                736,000  

OTC derivatives (F)

                540,000  

Written options and swaptions, at value (E)

                50,669  

OTC swap agreements, at value

                88,999  

Payables and other liabilities:

           

Investments purchased

    1,178,720       156,440        

When-issued, delayed-delivery, forward and TBA commitments purchased

                505,887,741  

Shares of beneficial interest redeemed

    3,885       499       3,058  

Due to custodian

                2,067  

Investment management fees

    316,834       70,204       306,076  

Transfer agent fees

    5,360       598       4,088  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    3,661       532       2,287  

Audit and tax fees

    42,682       17,688       39,361  

Custody fees

    105,139       9,342       124,668  

Legal fees

    5,429       600       3,173  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    1,532       333       944  

Registration fees

    742       82       481  

Filing fees

    2,771       2,228       2,508  

Other accrued expenses

    14,221       1,503       7,982  

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

                41,903  

Total liabilities

    44,509,729       353,162       511,067,808  

Net assets

  $ 840,710,858     $ 91,199,806     $ 641,907,848  
       

Net assets consist of:

           

Paid-in capital

  $ 759,119,982     $ 46,955,903     $ 594,631,343  

Total distributable earnings (accumulated losses)

    81,590,876       44,243,903       47,276,505  

Net assets

  $ 840,710,858     $ 91,199,806     $ 641,907,848  

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares, no par value)

    79,391,098       8,605,304       58,339,054  

Net asset value and offering price per share

  $ 10.59     $ 10.60     $ 11.00  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(A) Investments, at cost

  $ 817,523,371     $ 61,095,961     $ 813,309,977  

(B) Securities on loan, at value

  $ 69,182,586     $ 444,444     $ 12,783,125  

(C) Repurchase agreements, at cost

  $ 13,687,572     $ 2,858,833     $ 11,491,117  

(D) Foreign currency, at cost

  $     $     $ 1,339,833  

(E) Premium received on written options and swaptions

  $     $     $ (81,367

(F)

 
 

OTC derivatives may include swaps, options and/or swaptions and forward foreign currency contracts.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the year ended October 31, 2020

 

     Transamerica
Core Bond
    Transamerica
Mid Cap Value
    Transamerica
Total Return
 

Investment Income:

           

Dividend income

  $     $ 2,451,845     $  

Interest income

      32,084,631       5,470       19,173,160  

Net income from securities lending

    67,791       2,768       43,600  

Withholding taxes on foreign income

    669             6,251  

Total investment income

    32,153,091       2,460,083         19,223,011  
       

Expenses:

           

Investment management fees

    4,437,091       1,008,415       4,124,544  

Transfer agent fees

    76,812       8,666       46,018  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    25,515       2,848       15,356  

Audit and tax fees

    58,023       24,083       53,516  

Custody fees

    215,413       19,403       259,515  

Legal fees

    45,785       4,937       26,453  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    18,428       3,919       14,007  

Registration fees

    12,185       3,105       8,024  

Interest expense on sale-buybacks

                5,091  

Filing fees

    19,030       8,055       14,062  

Other

    31,158       3,431       21,491  

Total expenses before waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    4,939,440       1,086,862       4,588,077  

Expense waived and/or reimbursed

                (406,410

Net expenses

    4,939,440       1,086,862       4,181,667  
       

Net investment income (loss)

    27,213,651       1,373,221       15,041,344  
       

Net realized gain (loss) on:

           

Investments

    38,095,329       16,642,257       19,496,848  

Securities sold short

                (432,509

Written options and swaptions

                320,778  

Swap agreements

                (798,482

Futures contracts

                (1,482,453

Forward foreign currency contracts

                405,705  

Foreign currency transactions

                (918,030

Net realized gain (loss)

    38,095,329       16,642,257       16,591,857  
       

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

           

Investments

    (2,365,994     (31,718,264     (862,122

Written options and swaptions

                (14,052

Swap agreements

                1,389,444  

Futures contracts

                444,069  

Forward foreign currency contracts

                3,872,327  

Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

                87,982  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (2,365,994     (31,718,264     4,917,648  

Net realized and change in unrealized gain (loss)

    35,729,335       (15,076,007     21,509,505  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 62,942,986     $   (13,702,786   $ 36,550,849  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

For the years ended:

 

     Transamerica Core Bond     Transamerica Mid Cap Value     Transamerica Total Return  
     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019  

From operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 27,213,651     $ 32,601,090     $ 1,373,221     $ 1,572,028     $ 15,041,344     $ 20,075,209  

Net realized gain (loss)

    38,095,329       4,845,574       16,642,257       11,306,161       16,591,857       19,903,426  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (2,365,994     87,934,165       (31,718,264     1,489,868       4,917,648       30,323,400  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    62,942,986       125,380,829       (13,702,786     14,368,057       36,550,849       70,302,035  
             

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (29,108,173     (34,419,718     (12,553,396     (32,341,429     (15,739,319     (17,911,910

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (29,108,173     (34,419,718     (12,553,396     (32,341,429     (15,739,319     (17,911,910
             

Capital share transactions:

                       

Proceeds from shares sold

    49,620,438       13,919,165       5,664,279       2,824,740       112,284,909       2,689,511  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested

    29,108,173       34,419,718       12,553,396       32,341,429       15,739,319       17,911,910  

Cost of shares redeemed

    (387,182,121     (196,251,611     (39,996,280     (30,074,176     (137,397,513     (188,564,211

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    (308,453,510     (147,912,728     (21,778,605     5,091,993       (9,373,285     (167,962,790

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (274,618,697     (56,951,617     (48,034,787     (12,881,379     11,438,245       (115,572,665
             

Net assets:

                       

Beginning of year

      1,115,329,555         1,172,281,172         139,234,593         152,115,972         630,469,603         746,042,268  

End of year

  $ 840,710,858     $ 1,115,329,555     $ 91,199,806     $ 139,234,593     $ 641,907,848     $ 630,469,603  
             

Capital share transactions - shares:

                       

Shares issued

    4,788,306       1,416,459       640,086       229,266       10,412,819       263,661  

Shares reinvested

    2,789,679       3,471,146       1,013,188       2,978,032       1,519,920       1,767,006  

Shares redeemed

    (36,865,899     (19,788,527     (3,729,366     (2,389,577     (13,048,016     (18,378,709

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

    (29,287,914     (14,900,922     (2,076,092     817,721       (1,115,277     (16,348,042

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the year ended October 31, 2020

 

     Transamerica
Total Return
 

Cash flows provided by (used for) operating activities:

   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 36,550,849  
   

Adjustments to reconcile net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:

   

Purchases of long-term investments

    (4,528,758,393

Proceeds from long-term investments

    4,815,335,853  

Purchases to cover securities sold short

    (583,851,828

Proceeds from securities sold short

    583,419,319  

Net amortization (accretion) of discount and premium

    (742,012

Net purchases/proceeds of short-term investments

    6,812,932  

Net realized (gain) loss

    (16,591,857

Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation

    (4,917,648
   

Receivables:

   

(Increase) decrease in receivables for investments sold

    55,735,136  

(Increase) decrease in receivables for net income from securities lending

    4,008  

(Increase) decrease in receivables for interest

    1,527,568  

(Increase) decrease in receivable for tax reclaim

    5,706  
   

Payables:

   

Increase (decrease) in collateral for securities on loan

    (9,123,122

Increase (decrease) in payables for investments purchased

    (95,325,129

Increase (decrease) in accrued liabilities

    (13,832

Net cash provided by (used for) written options and swaptions transactions

    338,840  

Net cash provided by (used for) swap agreement transactions

    1,733,021  

Net cash provided by (used for) in futures contracts transactions

    (262,723

Net cash provided by (used for) in forward foreign currency contracts

    (3,466,622

Net cash provided by (used for) foreign currency transactions

    (742,066

Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities

    257,668,000  
   

Cash flows from financing activities:

   

Increase (decrease) to custodian for cash overdraft

    177  

Proceeds of shares sold, net of receivable for shares sold

    112,284,909  

Payment of shares redeemed, net of payable for shares redeemed

    (137,850,970

Increase (decrease) from reverse repurchase agreements

    (237,315,236

Proceeds from sale-buyback financing transactions

    107,724,937  

Payments from sale-buyback financing transactions

    (104,881,707

Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities

      (260,037,890

Net increase (decrease) in cash and foreign currencies

    (2,369,890

Cash and foreign currencies, at beginning of year (A)

  $ 3,823,654  

Cash and foreign currencies, at end of year (A)

  $ 1,453,764  
   

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

   

Dividends, interest and fees for borrowings from securities sold short paid

  $ 5,091  

Non-cash financing activities included herein consist of reinvestment of distributions

  $ 15,739,319  

 

(A)    For the year ended October 31, 2020, the beginning and ending cash balances consist of the following:

 

     Beginning of Year     End of Year  

Assets:

       

Cash collateral pledged at broker for:

       

Reverse repurchase agreements

  $ 903,000     $  

Centrally cleared swap agreements

    1,371,000       1,408,000  

Foreign currency, at value

    2,564,654       1,321,764  

Total assets

      4,838,654         2,729,764  
     

Liabilities:

       

Cash collateral received at broker:

       

OTC derivatives

    330,000       540,000  

TBA Commitments

    685,000       736,000  

Total liabilities

    1,015,000       1,276,000  

Net cash per statement of assets and liabilities

  $ 3,823,654     $ 1,453,764  

Total cash and foreign currencies per statement of cash flows

  $ 3,823,654     $ 1,453,764  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Core Bond  
  October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.26     $ 9.49     $ 9.97     $ 10.15     $ 10.02  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.28       0.28       0.28       0.26       0.24 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.35       0.79       (0.46     (0.15     0.16  

Total investment operations

    0.63       1.07       (0.18     0.11       0.40  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.30     (0.30     (0.30     (0.29     (0.27
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 10.59     $ 10.26     $ 9.49     $ 9.97     $ 10.15  

Total return

    6.21     11.40     (1.84 )%      1.11     4.03
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   840,711     $   1,115,330     $   1,172,281     $   1,309,829     $   1,267,278  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.48     0.47     0.46     0.49     0.49

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.48     0.47     0.46 %(C)      0.49 %(C)      0.48 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.66     2.83     2.85     2.60     2.40 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    23     13     28     29     22

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Waiver and/or reimbursement rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Mid Cap Value  
  October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 13.04     $ 15.42     $ 17.02     $ 15.60     $ 15.95  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.13       0.14       0.20       0.14       0.13 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.36     0.85       (0.17 )(C)      2.44       0.64  

Total investment operations

    (1.23     0.99       0.03       2.58       0.77  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.16     (0.23     (0.16     (0.15     (0.13

Net realized gains

    (1.05     (3.14     (1.47     (1.01     (0.99

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1.21     (3.37     (1.63     (1.16     (1.12
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 10.60     $ 13.04     $ 15.42     $ 17.02     $ 15.60  

Total return

    (10.81 )%      10.78     (0.17 )%      17.08     5.24
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   91,200     $   139,235     $   152,116     $   215,915     $   260,300  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.94     0.91     0.91     0.89     0.89

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.94     0.91     0.91     0.89     0.88 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.19     1.10     1.25     0.84     0.84 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    19     9     19     11     23

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica Total Return  
  October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.60     $ 9.84     $ 10.28     $ 10.43     $ 10.46  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.26       0.29       0.23       0.22       0.24 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.41       0.73       (0.47     0.06       0.23  

Total investment operations

    0.67       1.02       (0.24     0.28       0.47  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.19     (0.26     (0.20     (0.16     (0.31

Net realized gains

    (0.08                 (0.27     (0.19

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.27     (0.26     (0.20     (0.43     (0.50
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.00     $ 10.60     $ 9.84     $ 10.28     $ 10.43  

Total return

    6.50     10.50     (2.34 )%      2.87     4.70
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   641,908     $   630,470     $   746,042     $   625,067     $   556,626  

Expenses to average net assets

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.75     0.75     0.78     0.76     0.78

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.68     0.71 %(C)      0.75     0.76     0.76 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.45     2.87     2.31     2.13     2.35 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate (D)

    29     32     38     84     31

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.01% higher and 0.01% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Includes extraordinary expenses outside the operating expense limit.
(D)    Excludes sale-buyback transactions.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

1. ORGANIZATION

Transamerica Funds (the “Trust”) is an open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The Trust applies investment company accounting and reporting guidance. The funds covered by this report (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) are each a series of the Trust and are as follows:

 

Fund

Transamerica Core Bond (“Core Bond”)

Transamerica Mid Cap Value (“Mid Cap Value”)

Transamerica Total Return (“Total Return”)

This report must be accompanied or preceded by the Funds’ current prospectuses, which contain additional information about the Funds, including risks, as well as investment objectives and strategies.

Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”) serves as investment manager for the Funds pursuant to an investment management agreement. TAM provides continuous and regular investment management services to the Funds. TAM supervises each Fund’s investments, conducts its investment program and provides supervisory, compliance and administrative services to the Funds.

TAM currently acts as a “manager of managers” and hires sub-advisers to furnish day-to-day investment advice and recommendations. TAM may, in the future, determine to provide all aspects of the day-to-day management of a Fund without the use of a sub-adviser. When acting as a manager of managers, TAM provides investment management services that include, without limitation, the design and development of the Funds and their investment strategies and the ongoing review and evaluation of those investment strategies including recommending changes in strategy where it believes appropriate or advisable; the selection of one or more sub-advisers for the Funds employing a combination of quantitative and qualitative screens, research, analysis and due diligence; negotiation of sub-advisory agreements and fees; oversight and monitoring of sub-advisers and recommending changes to sub-advisers where it believes appropriate or advisable; recommending fund combinations and liquidations where it believes appropriate or advisable; selection and oversight of transition managers, as needed; regular supervision of the Funds’ investments; regular review and evaluation of sub-adviser performance; daily monitoring of the sub-advisers’ buying and selling of securities for the Funds; regular review of holdings; ongoing trade oversight and analysis; regular monitoring to ensure adherence to investment process; regular calls and periodic on-site visits with sub-advisers; portfolio construction and asset allocation when using multiple sub-advisers for a Fund; risk management oversight and analysis; oversight of negotiation of investment documentation and agreements; design, development, implementation and regular monitoring of the valuation process; periodic due diligence reviews of pricing vendors and vendor methodology; design, development, implementation and regular monitoring of the compliance process; respond to regulatory inquiries and determine appropriate litigation strategy, as needed; review of proxies voted by sub-advisers; oversight of preparation and review of materials for meetings of the Funds’ Board of Trustees (the “Board”), participation in these meetings and preparation of regular communications with the Board; oversight of preparation and review of prospectuses, shareholder reports and other disclosure materials and regulatory filings for the Funds; oversight of other service providers to the Funds, such as the custodian, the transfer agent, the Funds’ independent accounting firm and legal counsel; supervision of the performance of recordkeeping and shareholder relations functions for the Funds; and oversight of cash management services. TAM uses a variety of quantitative and qualitative tools to carry out its investment management services. TAM, not the Funds, is responsible for paying the sub-adviser(s) for their services, and sub-advisory fees are TAM’s expense.

TAM’s investment management services also include the provision of supervisory and administrative services to the Funds. These services include performing certain administrative services for the Funds and supervising and overseeing the administrative, clerical, recordkeeping and bookkeeping services provided to the Funds by State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”), to whom TAM has outsourced the provision of certain services as described below: to the extent agreed upon by TAM and the Funds from time to time, monitoring and verifying the custodian’s daily calculation of the Net Asset Values (“NAV”); shareholder relations functions; compliance services; valuation services; assisting in due diligence and in the oversight and monitoring of certain activities of sub-advisers and certain aspects of Fund investments; assisting with Fund combinations and liquidations; oversight of the preparation and filing, and review, of all returns and reports, in connection with federal, state and local taxes; oversight and review of regulatory reporting; supervising and coordinating the Funds’ custodian and dividend disbursing agent and monitoring their services to the Funds; assisting the Funds in preparing reports to shareholders; acting as liaison with the Funds’ independent public accountants and providing, upon request, analyses, fiscal year summaries and other audit related services; assisting in the preparation of agendas and supporting documents for and minutes of meetings of trustees and committees of trustees; assisting in the preparation of regular communications with the trustees; and providing personnel and office space, telephones and other office equipment as necessary in order for TAM to perform supervisory and administrative services to the Funds.

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

In preparing the Funds’ financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”), estimates or assumptions (which could differ from actual results) may be used that affect reported amounts and disclosures. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds.

 

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2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

Foreign currency denominated investments: The accounting records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. Securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the closing exchange rate each day. The cost of foreign securities purchased and any realized gains or losses are translated at the prevailing exchange rates in effect on the date of the respective transaction. Each Fund combines fluctuations from currency exchange rates and fluctuations in value when computing net realized and unrealized gains or losses from investments.

Net foreign currency gains and losses resulting from changes in exchange rates include, foreign currency fluctuations between trade date and settlement date of investment security transactions, gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts, and the difference between the receivable amounts of interest and dividends recorded in the accounting records in U.S. dollars and the amounts actually received.

Foreign currency denominated assets may involve risks not typically associated with domestic transactions. These risks include revaluation of currencies, adverse fluctuations in foreign currency values, and possible adverse political, social, and economic developments, including those particular to a specific industry, country or region.

Security transactions and investment income: Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Security gains and losses are calculated on a first-in, first-out basis. Dividend income, if any, is recorded on the ex-dividend date or, in the case of foreign securities, as soon as the Funds are informed of the ex-dividend dates, net of foreign taxes. Interest income, if any, is recorded on the accrual basis from settlement date, net of foreign taxes. Fixed income premiums and discounts are amortized and/or accreted over the lives of the respective securities.

Distributions to shareholders: Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.

Foreign taxes: The Funds may be subject to taxes imposed by the countries in which they invest, with respect to their investments in issuers existing or operating in such countries. The Funds may also be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments, or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Funds accrue such taxes and recoveries as applicable when the related income or capital gains are earned or unrealized, and based upon the current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which the Funds invest. Some countries require governmental approval for the repatriation of investment income, capital, or the proceeds of sales earned by foreign investors. In addition, if there is deterioration in a country’s balance of payments or for other reasons, a country may impose temporary restrictions of foreign capital remittances abroad.

Cash overdraft: The Funds may have cash overdraft balances. A fee is incurred on these overdrafts, calculated by multiplying the overdraft by a rate based on the Federal Funds Rate.

Payables, if any, are reflected as Due to custodian within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Expenses, if any, from U.S. cash overdrafts are reflected in Custody fees within the Statements of Operations. Expenses, if any, from foreign cash overdrafts are reflected in Other expenses within the Statements of Operations.

Commission recapture: The sub-adviser(s), to the extent consistent with the best execution and usual commission rate policies and practices, may elect to place security transactions of the Funds with broker/dealers with which other funds or portfolios advised by TAM have established a commission recapture program. A commission recapture program is any arrangement under which a broker/dealer applies a portion of the commissions received by such broker/dealer on the security transactions to the Funds. In no event will commissions, paid by the Funds, be used to pay expenses that would otherwise be borne by any other funds or portfolios advised by TAM, or by any other party.

Commissions recaptured are included within Net realized gain (loss) within the Statements of Operations. For the year ended October 31, 2020, commissions recaptured are as follows. Funds not listed in the subsequent table do not have any commissions recaptured during the year.

 

Fund    Commissions
Recaptured
 

Mid Cap Value

   $   2,549  

Statement of cash flows: GAAP requires entities providing financial statements that report both a financial position and results of operations to also provide a Statement of Cash Flows for each period for which results of operations are provided, but exempts investment companies meeting certain conditions. These conditions may include the enterprise had little or no debt, based on the average debt outstanding during the period, little or no illiquid investments, and little or no investments classified as Level 3 of the fair

 

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value hierarchy in relation to average total assets. Funds with certain degrees of borrowing activity, typically through the use of sale-buyback financing transactions, line of credit borrowing, reverse repurchase agreements, short sale transactions, illiquid investments, or Level 3 classified securities have been determined to be at a level requiring a Statement of Cash Flows. A Statement of Cash Flows has been prepared for Total Return using the indirect method which requires net change in net assets resulting from operations to be adjusted to reconcile to net cash flows from operating activities.

Indemnification: In the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of representations that provide general indemnifications. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds and/or their affiliates that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss to be remote.

3. INVESTMENT VALUATION

All investments in securities are recorded at their estimated fair value. The Funds value their investments at the official close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) each day the NYSE is open for business.

The Funds utilize various methods to measure the fair value of their investments on a recurring basis. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The three levels (“Levels”) of inputs of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1—Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.

Level 2—Inputs, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, which are observable, either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates, and similar data.

Level 3—Unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available, which may include the Funds’ own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative instruments.

The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different Levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the Level in the fair value hierarchy that is assigned to the fair value measurement of a security is determined based on the lowest Level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Certain investments that are measured at fair value using NAV per share, or its equivalent, using the “practical expedient” have not been classified in the fair value Levels. The hierarchy classification of inputs used to value the Funds’ investments at October 31, 2020, is disclosed within the Investment Valuation section of each Fund’s Schedule of Investments.

The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is generally greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuation, the determination of values may differ significantly from values that would have been realized had a ready market for investments existed, and the differences could be material.

Fair value measurements: Descriptions of the valuation techniques applied to the Funds’ significant categories of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:

Equity securities: Securities are stated at the last reported sales price or closing price on the day of valuation taken from the primary exchange where the security is principally traded. To the extent these securities are actively traded and valuation adjustments are not applied, they are categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Equities traded on inactive markets or valued by reference to similar instruments are generally categorized in Level 2 or Level 3 if inputs are unobservable.

Foreign equity securities: Securities in which the primary trading market closes at the same time or after the NYSE, are valued based on quotations from the primary market in which they are traded and are categorized in Level 1. Because many foreign securities markets and exchanges close prior to the close of the NYSE, closing prices for foreign securities in those markets or on those exchanges do not reflect the events that occur after that close. Certain foreign securities may be fair valued using a pricing service that considers the correlation of the trading patterns of the foreign security to the intraday trading in the U.S. markets for investments such as American Depositary Receipts, financial futures or ETFs and the movement of certain indices of securities based on a statistical analysis of their historical relationship; such valuations generally are categorized in Level 2.

 

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3. INVESTMENT VALUATION (continued)

 

Investment companies: Certain investment companies are valued at the NAV of the underlying investments as the practical expedient. These investment companies are not included within the fair value hierarchy. Certain other investment companies are valued at the actively traded NAV of the underlying investments and no valuation adjustments are applied. These investment companies are categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

Asset-backed securities: The fair value of asset-backed securities is estimated based on models that consider the estimated cash flows of each tranche of the entity, establish a benchmark yield, and develop an estimated tranche specific spread to the benchmark yield based on the unique attributes of the tranche. To the extent the inputs are observable and timely, the values would generally be categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; otherwise they would be categorized in Level 3.

Corporate debt securities: The fair value of corporate debt securities is estimated using various techniques, which consider recently executed transactions in securities of the issuer or comparable issuers, market price quotations (where observable), bond spreads, fundamental data relating to the issuer, and credit default swap spreads adjusted for any basis difference between cash and derivative instruments. While most corporate debt securities are categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, in instances where lower relative weight is placed on transaction prices, quotations, or similar observable inputs, they are categorized in Level 3.

Foreign government obligations: Foreign government obligations are normally valued using a model that incorporates market observable data such as reported sales of similar securities, broker quotes, yields, bids, offers, and reference data. Certain securities are valued by principally using dealer quotations. Foreign government obligations generally are categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, or Level 3 if inputs are unobservable.

Mortgage-backed securities: The fair value of mortgage-backed securities is estimated based on models that consider issuer type, coupon, cash flows, mortgage prepayment projection tables and adjustable rate mortgage evaluations that incorporate index data, periodic life caps and the next coupon reset date. To the extent the inputs are observable and timely, the values would generally be categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; otherwise they are categorized in Level 3.

Municipal government obligations: The fair value of municipal government obligations and variable rate notes is estimated based on models that consider, among other factors, information received from market makers and broker-dealers, current trades, bid-want lists, offerings, market movements, the liquidity of the bond, state of issuance, benchmark yield curves, and bond or note insurance. To the extent the inputs are observable and timely, the values would generally be categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; otherwise they are categorized in Level 3.

U.S. government agency obligations: U.S. government agency obligations are comprised of two main categories consisting of agency issued debt and mortgage pass-throughs. Generally, agency issued debt securities are valued in a manner similar to U.S. government obligations. Mortgage pass-throughs include to be announced (“TBA”) securities and mortgage pass-through certificates. Generally, TBA securities and mortgage pass-throughs are valued using dealer quotations. Depending on market activity levels and whether quotations or other observable data are used, these securities are typically categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; otherwise they would be categorized in Level 3.

U.S. government obligations: U.S. government obligations are normally valued using a model that incorporates market observable data such as reported sales of similar securities, broker quotes, yields, bids, offers, and reference data. Certain securities are valued by principally using dealer quotations. U.S. government obligations generally are categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, or Level 3 if inputs are unobservable.

Securities lending collateral: Securities lending collateral is invested in a money market fund which is valued at the NAV and no valuation adjustments are applied. Securities lending collateral is categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

Repurchase agreements: Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value. To the extent the inputs are observable and timely, the values are generally categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Restricted securities: Restricted securities for which quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value. Restricted securities issued by publicly traded companies are generally valued at a discount to similar publicly traded securities. Restricted securities issued by nonpublic entities may be valued by reference to comparable public entities and/or fundamental data relating to the issuer. Depending on the relative significance of observable valuation inputs, these instruments may be classified in either Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Derivative instruments: Centrally cleared or listed derivatives that are actively traded are valued based on quoted prices from the exchange and are categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Over-the-counter (“OTC”) derivative contracts include forward, swap, swaption, and option contracts related to interest rates, foreign currencies, credit standing of reference entities, equity prices, or

 

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commodity prices. Depending on the product and the terms of the transaction, the fair value of the OTC derivative products are modeled taking into account the counterparties’ creditworthiness and using a series of techniques, including simulation models. Many pricing models do not entail material subjectivity because the methodologies employed do not necessitate significant judgments and the pricing inputs are observed from actively quoted markets, as is the case of interest rate swap and option contracts. The majority of OTC derivative products valued by the Fund using pricing models fall into this category and are categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy or Level 3 if inputs are unobservable.

4. SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS

Payment in-kind (“PIK”) securities: PIKs give the issuer the option of making interest payments in either cash or additional debt securities at each interest payment date. Those additional debt securities usually have the same terms, including maturity dates and interest rates, and associated risks as the original bonds. The daily market quotations of the original bonds may include the accrued interest (referred to as a “dirty price”) and require a pro-rata adjustment from Total distributable earnings (loss) to Interest within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

PIKs held at October 31, 2020, if any, are identified within the Schedule of Investments.

Real estate investment trusts (“REITs”): REITs are pooled investment vehicles which invest primarily in income producing real estate, or real estate related loans or interests. Distributions received by REITs are classified at management’s estimate of the dividend income, return of capital and capital gains. Estimates are based on information available at year-end, which includes the previous fiscal year’s classification. The actual amounts of dividend income, return of capital, and capital gains are only determined by each REIT after the fiscal year end and may differ from the estimated amounts. Upon notification from the REITs, some of the distributions received may be re-classified and recorded as a return of capital or capital gains. There are certain additional risks involved in investing in REITs. These include, but are not limited to, economic conditions, changes in zoning laws, real estate values, property taxes, and interest rates.

REITs held at October 31, 2020, if any, are identified within the Schedule of Investments.

Restricted securities: The Funds may invest in unregulated restricted securities. Restricted securities are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. Restricted securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933.

Restricted securities held at October 31, 2020, if any, are identified within the Schedule of Investments.

When-issued, delayed-delivery, forward, and to be announced (“TBA”) commitment transactions: The Funds may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed-delivery, forward and TBA commitment basis. When-issued and forward commitment transactions are made conditionally because a security, although authorized, has not yet been issued in the market. Settlement of such transactions normally occurs within a month or more after the purchase or sale commitment is made. The Funds engage in when-issued and forward commitment transactions to obtain an advantageous price and yield at the time of the transaction. The Funds engage in when-issued and forward commitment transactions for the purpose of acquiring securities, but may enter into a separate agreement to sell the securities before the settlement date. Since the value of securities purchased may fluctuate prior to settlement, the Funds may be required to pay more at settlement than the security is worth. In addition, the Funds are not entitled to any of the interest earned prior to settlement.

Delayed-delivery transactions involve a commitment by the Funds to purchase or sell securities for a predetermined price or yield, with payment and delivery taking place beyond the customary settlement period. When delayed-delivery transactions are outstanding, the Funds will segregate with their custodian either cash, U.S. government securities, or other liquid assets at least equal to the value or purchase commitments until payment is made. When purchasing a security on a delayed-delivery basis, the Funds assume the rights and risks of ownership of the security, including the risk of price and yield fluctuations. These transactions also involve a risk to the Funds if the other party to the transaction defaults on its obligation to make payment or delivery, and the Funds are delayed or prevented from completing the transaction. The Funds may dispose of or renegotiate a delayed-delivery transaction after it is entered into, which may result in a realized gain or loss. When the Funds sell a security on a delayed-delivery basis, the Funds do not participate in future gains and losses on the security.

TBA commitments are entered into to purchase or sell securities for a fixed price at a future date, typically not to exceed 45 days. TBAs are considered securities in themselves, and involve a risk of loss if the value of the security to be purchased declines, or the value of the security sold increases, prior to settlement date, in addition to the risk of decline in the value of a Fund’s other assets. Unsettled TBA commitments are valued at the current value of the underlying securities. TBA collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the mark-to-market amount for each transaction and comparing that amount to the value of the collateral currently pledged by

 

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the Funds’ and the counterparty. Cash collateral that has been pledged to cover the obligations of the Funds’ and cash collateral received from the counterparty, if any, is reported separately in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as Cash collateral pledged at broker for TBA commitments or Cash collateral at broker for TBA commitments, respectively. Non-cash collateral pledged by the Funds’, if any, is disclosed within the Schedule of Investments. Typically, the Funds’ are permitted to sell, re-pledge or use the collateral it receives; however, the counterparty is not permitted. To the extent amounts due to the Funds’ are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Funds’ bear the risk of loss from counterparty non-performance.

When-issued, delayed-delivery, forward and TBA commitment transactions held at October 31, 2020, if any, are identified within the Schedule of Investments. Open trades, if any, are reflected as When-issued, delayed-delivery, forward and TBA commitments purchased or sold within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

5. BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS

The Funds may engage in borrowing transactions as a means of raising cash to satisfy redemption requests, for other temporary or emergency purposes or, to the extent permitted by their investment policies, to raise additional cash to be invested in other securities or instruments. When the Funds invest borrowing proceeds in other securities, the Funds will bear the risk that the market value of the securities in which such proceeds are invested goes down and is insufficient to repay the borrowed proceeds. The Funds may borrow on a secured or on an unsecured basis. If the Funds enter into a secured borrowing arrangement, a portion of the Funds’ assets will be used as collateral. The 1940 Act requires the Funds to maintain asset coverage of at least 300% of the amount of their borrowings. Asset coverage means the ratio that the value of the Funds’ total assets, minus liabilities other than borrowings, bears to the aggregate amount of all borrowings. Although complying with this requirement has the effect of limiting the amount that the Funds may borrow, it does not otherwise mitigate the risks of entering into borrowing transactions.

Interfund lending: The Funds, along with other funds and portfolios advised by TAM, may participate in an interfund lending program pursuant to exemptive relief granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 18, 2017. This program allows the Funds to lend to and borrow from other funds and portfolios advised by TAM. Interfund lending transactions are subject to the conditions of the exemptive relief which places limits on the amount of lending or borrowing a Fund may participate in under the program. Interest earned or paid on an interfund lending transaction will be based on the average of certain current market rates. For the year ended October 31, 2020, the Funds have not utilized the program.

Repurchase agreements: In a repurchase agreement, the Funds purchase a security and simultaneously commits to resell that security to the seller at an agreed-upon price on an agreed-upon date. Securities purchased subject to a repurchase agreement are held at the Funds’ custodian, or designated sub-custodian related to tri-party repurchase agreements, and, pursuant to the terms of the repurchase agreement, must be collateralized by securities with an aggregate market value greater than or equal to 100% of the resale price. The Funds will bear the risk of value fluctuations until the securities can be sold and may encounter delays and incur costs in liquidating the securities. In the event of bankruptcy or insolvency of the seller, delays and costs may be incurred.

Repurchase agreements are subject to netting agreements, which are agreements between the Funds and their counterparties that provide for the net settlement of all transactions and collateral with the Funds, through a single payment, in the event of default or termination. Amounts presented within the Schedule of Investments, and as part of Repurchase agreements, at value within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities are shown on a gross basis. The value of the related collateral for each repurchase agreement, as reflected within the Schedule of Investments, exceeds the value of each repurchase agreement at October 31, 2020.

Repurchase agreements at October 31, 2020, if any, are included within the Schedule of Investments and Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Reverse repurchase agreements: The Funds may enter into reverse repurchase agreements in which the Funds sell portfolio securities and agree to repurchase them from the buyer at a specified date and price. The Funds may utilize reverse repurchase agreements when it is anticipated that the interest income to be earned from the investment of the proceeds of the transaction is greater than the interest expense of the transaction. Reverse repurchase agreements are considered to be a form of borrowing. Pursuant to the terms of the reverse repurchase agreements, the Funds’ custodian must segregate assets with an aggregate market value greater than or equal to 100% of the repurchase price. In periods of increased demand for the security, the Funds may receive a fee for use of the security by the counterparty, which may result in interest income to the Funds. Reverse repurchase agreements involve leverage risk and also the risk that the market value of the securities that the Funds are obligated to repurchase under the agreement may decline below the repurchase price. The Funds are subject to the risk that the buyer under the agreement may file for bankruptcy, become insolvent, or otherwise default on its obligations to the Funds. In the event of a default by the counterparty, there may be delays, costs and risks of loss involved in the Funds exercising their rights under the agreement, or those rights may be limited by other contractual agreements.

 

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Open reverse repurchase agreements at October 31, 2020, if any, are included within the Schedule of Investments and Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The interest expense is included in Interest income on the Statements of Operations.

Sale-buyback: The Funds may enter into sale-buyback financing transactions. The Funds account for sale-buyback financing transactions as borrowing transactions and realize gains and losses on these transactions at the end of the roll period. Sale-buyback financing transactions involve sales by the Funds of securities and simultaneously contracts to repurchase the same or substantially similar securities at an agreed upon price and date.

The Funds forgo principal and interest paid during the roll period on the securities sold in a sale-buyback financing transaction. The Funds are compensated by the difference between the current sales price and the price for the future purchase (often referred to as the “price drop”), as well as by any interest earned on the proceeds of the securities sold. Sale-buyback financing transactions may be renewed with a new sale and a repurchase price and a cash settlement made at each renewal without physical delivery of the securities subject to the contract. Sale-buyback financing transactions expose the Funds to risks such as, the buyer under the agreement may file for bankruptcy, become insolvent, or otherwise default on its obligations to the Funds, the market value of the securities the Funds are obligated to repurchase under the agreement may decline below the repurchase price. The Funds’ obligations under a sale-buyback typically would be offset by liquid assets equal in value to the amount of the Funds’ forward commitment to repurchase the subject security. Sale-buyback financing transactions accounted for as borrowing transactions are excluded from the Funds’ portfolio turnover rates. The Funds recognize price drop fee income on a straight line basis over the period of the roll. For the year ended October 31, 2020, Total Return earned price drop fee income of $230,372. The price drop fee is included in Interest income within the Statements of Operations.

The outstanding payable for securities to be repurchased, if any, is included in Payable for sale-buyback financing transactions within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The interest expense is included within Interest income on the Statements of Operations. In periods of increased demand of the security, the Funds may receive a fee for use of the security by the counterparty, which may result in interest income to the Funds, and is included in Interest income on the Statements of Operations.

Open sale-buyback financing transactions at October 31, 2020, if any, are identified within the Schedule of Investments.

Securities lending: The Funds may lend securities to qualified financial institutions, brokers and dealers. State Street serves as securities lending agent to the Funds pursuant to a Securities Lending Agreement. Loans of securities are terminable at any time and the borrower, after notice, is required to return borrowed securities within the standard time period for settlement of securities transactions. The lending of securities exposes the Funds to risks such as; the borrowers may fail to return the loaned securities or may not be able to provide additional collateral, the Funds may experience delays in recovery of the loaned securities or delays in access to collateral, or the Funds may experience losses related to the investment collateral. To minimize certain risks, loan counterparties pledge cash, securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government and irrevocable letters of credit issued by banks as collateral. The initial collateral received by the Funds is required to have a value of at least 102% of the current value of the loaned securities traded on U.S. exchanges, and a value of at least 105% for all other securities. The lending agent has agreed to indemnify the Funds in the case of default of any securities borrower.

Each Fund receives compensation for lending securities from interest or dividends earned on the cash, U.S. Government securities and irrevocable letters of credit held as collateral, less associated fees and expenses. Such income is reflected in Net income from securities lending within the Statements of Operations. Cash collateral received is invested in the State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust—Government Money Market Portfolio. The Transamerica family of mutual funds is a significant shareholder of the Navigator as of October 31, 2020. No individual fund has a significant holding in the Navigator.

The value of loaned securities and related cash and non-cash collateral outstanding at October 31, 2020, if any, are shown on a gross basis within the Schedule of Investments.

Short sales: A short sale is a transaction in which the Funds sell securities they do not own, but have borrowed, in anticipation of a decline in the fair market value of the securities. The Funds are obligated to replace the borrowed securities at the market price at the time of replacement. The Funds’ obligation to replace the securities borrowed in connection with a short sale is fully secured by collateral deposited with the custodian. In addition, the Funds consider the short sale to be a borrowing by the Funds that is subject to the asset coverage requirements of the 1940 Act. Short sales represent an aggressive trading practice with a high risk/return potential, and short sales involve special considerations. Risks of short sales include that possible losses from short sales may be unlimited (e.g., if the price of stocks sold short rises), whereas losses from direct purchases of securities are limited to the total amount invested, and the Funds may be unable to replace borrowed securities sold short.

 

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The Funds investing in short sales are liable for any dividends and/or interest payable on securities in a short position and these payables, if any, are reflected as Dividends, interest and fees for borrowings from securities sold short within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The Funds also bear other costs, such as charges for the prime brokerage accounts, in connection with short positions. These costs are reported as Dividends, interest and fees for borrowings from securities sold short within the Statements of Operations.

Open short sale transactions at October 31, 2020, if any, are included within the Schedule of Investments and are reflected in Securities sold short, at value within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

The following table reflects a breakdown of transactions accounted for as secured borrowings, the gross obligation by the type, and the remaining contractual maturity of those transactions as of October 31, 2020. Funds not listed in the subsequent table did not have secured borrowing transactions.

 

    Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements  
     Overnight and
Continuous
    Less Than
30 Days
    Between
30 & 90 Days
    Greater Than
90 Days
    Total  

Core Bond

 

Securities Lending Transactions

 

Corporate Debt Securities

  $ 1,851,038     $     $     $     $ 1,851,038  

U.S. Government Obligations

    40,977,715                         40,977,715  

Total Securities Lending Transactions

  $ 42,828,753     $     $     $     $ 42,828,753  

Total Borrowings

  $ 42,828,753     $     $     $     $   42,828,753  
                                         

Mid Cap Value

 

Securities Lending Transactions

 

Common Stocks

  $ 93,113     $     $     $     $ 93,113  

Total Borrowings

  $ 93,113     $     $     $     $ 93,113  
                                         

Total Return

 

Securities Lending Transactions

 

Corporate Debt Securities

  $ 792,143     $     $     $     $ 792,143  

U.S. Government Obligations

    2,433,660                         2,433,660  

Total Securities Lending Transactions

  $ 3,225,803     $     $     $     $ 3,225,803  

Total Borrowings

  $ 3,225,803     $     $     $     $ 3,225,803  
                                         

6. RISK EXPOSURES AND THE USE OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

Certain Funds’ investment strategies allow the Funds to use various types of derivative contracts, including option contracts, swap agreements, futures contracts, and forward foreign currency contracts. Derivatives are investments whose value is primarily derived from underlying assets, indices or reference rates and may be transacted on an exchange or OTC.

Market Risk Factors: In pursuit of the Funds’ investment strategies, the Funds may seek to use derivatives to increase or decrease their exposure to certain market risks, including:

Interest rate risk: Interest rate risk relates to the fluctuations in the value of fixed income securities due to changes in the prevailing levels of market interest rates.

Foreign exchange rate risk: Foreign exchange rate risk relates to fluctuations in the value of an asset or liability due to changes in the currency exchange rates.

Equity risk: Equity risk relates to the change in value of equity securities as they relate to increases or decreases in the general market.

Credit risk: Credit risk relates to the ability of the issuer of a financial instrument to make further principal or interest payments on an obligation or commitment that it has to the Funds.

Commodity risk: Commodity risk relates to the change in value of commodities or commodity indices as they relate to increases or decreases in the commodities market. Commodities are physical assets that have tangible properties. Examples of these types of assets are crude oil, heating oil, metals, livestock, and agricultural products.

 

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The Funds are also exposed to additional risks from investing in derivatives, such as liquidity and counterparty credit risk. Liquidity risk is the risk that the Funds will be unable to sell or close out the derivative in the open market in a timely manner. Counterparty credit risk is the risk that the counterparty will not be able to fulfill its obligations to the Funds. Investing in derivatives may also involve greater risks than investing directly in the underlying assets, such as losses in excess of any initial investment and collateral received. In addition, there may be the risk that the change in value of the derivative contract does not correspond to the change in value of the underlying instrument.

The Funds’ exposure to market risk factors and certain other associated risks are summarized by derivative type as follows:

Option contracts: The Funds are subject to equity risk, interest rate risk, and foreign exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing their investment objectives. The Funds may enter into option contracts to manage exposure to various market fluctuations. The Funds may purchase or write call and put options on securities and derivative instruments in which each Fund owns or may invest. Options are valued at the average of the bid and ask price established each day at the close of the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded. Options are marked-to-market daily to reflect the current value of the option. The primary risks associated with options are an imperfect correlation between the change in value of the securities held and the prices of the option contracts, the possibility of an illiquid market, and an inability of the counterparty to meet the contract terms. Options can be traded through an exchange or through privately negotiated arrangements with a dealer in an OTC transaction. Options traded on an exchange are generally cleared through a clearinghouse such as the Options Clearing Corp.

Interest rate swaptions: The Funds may purchase or write interest rate swaption agreements which are options to enter into a pre-defined swap agreement by some specific date in the future. The writer of the swaption becomes the counterparty to the swap if the buyer exercises. The interest rate swaption agreement will specify whether the buyer of the swaption will be a fixed-rate receiver or a fixed-rate payer upon exercise.

Purchased options: Purchasing call options tends to increase exposure to the underlying instrument. Purchasing put options tends to decrease exposure to the underlying instrument. The Funds pay premiums, which are included within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as an investment and subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current value of the option. The risk associated with purchasing put and call options is limited to the premium paid. Premiums paid from options which expire are treated as realized losses. Premiums paid for purchasing options which are exercised or closed are added to the amounts paid or offset against the proceeds on the underlying instrument to determine the realized gain or loss.

Written options: Writing call options tends to decrease exposure to the underlying instrument. Writing put options tends to increase exposure to the underlying instrument. When the Funds write a covered call or put option, the premium received is recorded as a liability within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and is subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current market value of the option written. Premiums received from written options which expire unexercised are treated as realized gains. Premiums received from writing options which are exercised or closed are added to the proceeds or offset against amounts paid on the underlying instrument to determine the realized gain or loss. In writing an option, the Funds bear the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security or currency underlying the written option. Exercise of an option written by the Funds could result in the Funds selling or buying a security or currency at a price different from the current market value.

Open option contracts at October 31, 2020, if any, are included within the Schedule of Investments. The value of purchased option contracts, as applicable, is shown in Investments, at value within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The value of written option contracts, as applicable, is shown in Written options and swaptions, at value within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Swap agreements: Swap agreements are bilaterally negotiated agreements between the Funds and a counterparty to exchange or swap investments, cash flows, assets, foreign currencies, or market-linked returns at specified, future intervals. Swap agreements can be executed in a bilateral privately negotiated arrangement with a dealer in an OTC transaction or executed on a regular market. Certain swaps regardless of the venue of execution are required to be cleared through a clearinghouse (“centrally cleared swap agreements”). Centrally cleared swap agreements listed or traded on a multilateral platform, are valued at the daily settlement price determined by the corresponding exchange. For centrally cleared credit default swap agreements the clearing exchange requires all members to provide applicable levels across complete term levels. Centrally cleared interest rate swap agreements are valued using a pricing model that references the underlying rates including but not limited to the overnight index swap rate and London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) forward rate to calculate the daily settlement price. The Funds may enter into credit default, cross-currency, interest rate, total return, including contracts for difference (“CFD”), and other forms of swap agreements to manage exposure to credit, currency, interest rate, and commodity risks. In connection with these agreements, securities or cash may be identified as collateral or margin in accordance with the terms of the respective swap agreements to provide assets of value and recourse in the event of default or bankruptcy/insolvency. Centrally cleared swap agreements are marked-to-market daily based upon values from third party vendors, which may include a registered exchange, or quotations from market makers to the extent available and the change in value, if any, is recorded as Variation margin receivable (payable) on centrally cleared swap agreements within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

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For OTC swap agreements, payments received or made at the beginning of the measurement period are reflected in OTC swap agreements, at value within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and represent payments made or received upon entering into the swap agreements to compensate for differences between the stated terms of the swap agreement and prevailing market conditions (credit spreads, currency exchange rates, interest rates, and other relevant factors). Additionally, these upfront payments as well as any periodic payments received or paid by the Funds, including any liquidation payment received or made at the termination of the swap are recorded as part of Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreements within the Statements of Operations.

Credit default swap agreements: The Funds are subject to credit risk in the normal course of pursuing their investment objectives. The Funds enter into credit default swap agreements to manage their exposure to the market or certain sectors of the market to reduce their risk exposure to defaults of corporate and sovereign issuers, or to create exposure to corporate or sovereign issuers to which they are not otherwise exposed. Credit default swap agreements involve the exchange of a fixed rate premium for protection against the loss in value of an underlying security in the event of a defined credit event, such as payment default or bankruptcy (buy protection).

Under a credit default swap agreement, one party acts as a guarantor by receiving the fixed periodic payment in exchange for the commitment to purchase the underlying security at par if the defined credit event occurs (sell protection). The Funds’ maximum risk of loss from counterparty risk, either as the protection seller or as the protection buyer, is the notional amount of the contract. This risk is mitigated by having a master netting arrangement between the Funds and the counterparty, and by the posting of collateral.

Certain Funds sell credit default swap agreements, which exposes them to risk of loss from credit risk related events specified in the contracts. Although contract-specific, credit events are generally defined as bankruptcy, failure to pay, restructuring, obligation acceleration, obligation default, or repudiation/moratorium. If a defined credit event had occurred during the period, the swap agreements’ credit-risk-related contingent features would have been triggered, and the Funds would have been required to pay the notional amounts for the credit default swap agreements with a sell protection less the value of the contracts’ related reference obligations.

Interest rate swap agreements: The Funds are subject to interest rate risk exposure in the normal course of pursuing their investment objectives. Because the Funds hold fixed rate bonds, the value of these bonds may decrease if interest rates rise. To help hedge against this risk, the Funds enter into interest rate swap agreements. Under an interest rate swap agreement, two parties will exchange cash flows based on a notional principal amount. Funds with interest rate agreements can elect to pay a fixed rate and receive a floating rate, or receive a fixed rate and pay a floating rate, on a notional principal amount. The risks of interest rate swap agreements include changes in market conditions which will affect the value of the contract or the cash flows, and the possible inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligations under the agreement. The Funds’ maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is the discounted net value of the cash flows to be received from/paid to the counterparties over the contracts’ remaining lives, to the extent that amount is positive. This risk is mitigated by having a master netting arrangement between the Funds and the counterparty, and by the posting of collateral.

Open centrally cleared swap agreements and open OTC swap agreements at October 31, 2020, if any, are listed within the Schedule of Investments.

Futures contracts: The Funds are subject to equity and commodity risk, interest rate risk, and foreign exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing their investment objectives. The Funds, use futures contracts to gain exposure to, or hedge against, changes in the value of equities and commodities, interest rates, or foreign currencies. A futures contract represents a commitment for the future purchase or sale of an asset at a specified price on a specified date. Upon entering into such contracts, the Funds are required to deposit with the broker, either in cash or in securities, an initial margin in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the contract amount. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are paid or received by the Funds, depending on the daily fluctuations in the value of the contract, and are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized gains or losses by the Funds. Upon entering into such contracts, the Funds bear the risk of equity and commodity prices, interest rates, or exchange rates moving unexpectedly, in which case, the Funds may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize losses. With futures, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Funds since futures are exchange-traded and the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange-traded futures, guarantees the futures against default. Futures contracts are generally entered into on a regulated futures exchange and cleared through a clearinghouse associated with the exchange.

Open futures contracts at October 31, 2020, if any, are listed within the Schedule of Investments. Variation margin, if applicable, is shown in Variation margin receivable or payable on futures contracts within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Forward foreign currency contracts: The Funds are subject to foreign exchange rate risk exposure in the normal course of pursuing their investment objectives. The Funds may enter into forward foreign currency contracts to hedge against exchange rate risk arising from investments in securities denominated in foreign currencies. Forward foreign currency contracts are marked-to-market daily, with

 

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the change in value recorded as an unrealized gain or loss and is shown in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency contracts within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. When the contracts are settled, a realized gain or loss is incurred and is shown in Net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency contracts within the Statements of Operations. Risks may arise from changes in market value of the underlying currencies and from the possible inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts. Forward foreign currency contracts are traded in the OTC inter-bank currency dealer market.

Open forward foreign currency contracts at October 31, 2020, if any, are listed within the Schedule of Investments.

The following is a summary of the location and each Fund’s fair values of derivative investments disclosed, if any, within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, categorized by primary market risk exposure as of October 31, 2020. Funds not listed in the subsequent tables do not have direct exposure to derivative investments during the year.

 

Asset Derivatives  
Fund/Location   Interest Rate
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Commodity
Contracts
    Total  

Total Return

 

       

Centrally cleared swaps:

 

       

Total distributable earnings (accumulated losses) (A) (B)

  $ 728,512     $     $     $ 388,125     $     $ 1,116,637  

OTC swaps:

 

       

OTC swap agreements, at value

                      10,858             10,858  

Futures contracts:

 

       

Total distributable earnings (accumulated losses) (A) (C)

    299,678                               299,678  

Forward foreign currency contracts:

 

       

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

          878,037                           878,037  

Total

  $ 1,028,190     $ 878,037     $     $ 398,983     $     $   2,305,210  
                                                 

 

Liability Derivatives  
Fund/Location   Interest Rate
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Commodity
Contracts
    Total  

Total Return

           

Written options and swaptions:

 

       

Written options and swaptions, at value

  $ (50,669   $     $     $     $     $ (50,669

Centrally cleared swaps:

           

Total distributable earnings (accumulated losses) (A) (B)

    (3,259,892                 (185,218           (3,445,110

OTC swaps:

           

OTC swap agreements, at value

                      (88,999           (88,999

Futures contracts:

           

Total distributable earnings (accumulated losses) (A) (C)

    (357,217                             (357,217

Forward foreign currency contracts:

           

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

          (41,903                       (41,903

Total

  $ (3,667,778   $ (41,903   $     $   (274,217   $     $   (3,983,898
                                                 

 

(A) 

May include exchange-traded derivatives which are not subject to a master netting arrangement, or another similar arrangement.

(B) 

Included within Value of centrally cleared swap agreements as reported in the Schedule of Investments. Only current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

(C) 

Included within Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on futures contracts as reported in the Schedule of Investments. Only current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

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The following is a summary of the location and the effect of derivative investments, if any, within the Statements of Operations, categorized by primary market risk exposure as of October 31, 2020.

 

Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments  
Fund/Location   Interest Rate
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Commodity
Contracts
    Total  

Total Return

           

Purchased options and swaptions (A)

  $ (59,375   $ (900   $     $     $     $ (60,275

Written options and swaptions

    303,512       17,266                         320,778  

Swap agreements

    (2,003,484                 1,205,002             (798,482

Futures contracts

    (1,482,453                             (1,482,453

Forward foreign currency contracts

          405,705                         405,705  

Total

  $ (3,241,800   $ 422,071     $     $   1,205,002     $     $   (1,614,727
                                                 
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivative Instruments  
Fund/Location   Interest Rate
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Commodity
Contracts
    Total  

Total Return

           

Purchased options and swaptions (B)

  $ 38,842     $ 891     $     $     $     $ 39,733  

Written options and swaptions

    (14,052                             (14,052

Swap agreements

    1,593,296                   (203,852           1,389,444  

Futures contracts

    444,069                               444,069  

Forward foreign currency contracts

          3,872,327                         3,872,327  

Total

  $ 2,062,155     $   3,873,218     $     $ (203,852   $     $ 5,731,521  
                                                 

 

(A) 

Included within Net realized gain (loss) on Investments in the Statements of Operations.

(B) 

Included within Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on Investments in the Statements of Operations.

The following is a summary of the ending monthly average volume on derivative activity during the year ended October 31, 2020.

 

     Total Return  

Options:

 

Average value of option contracts purchased

  $ 12,379  

Average notional value of swaption contracts purchased

    76,923  

Average value of option contracts written

    (73,431

Average notional value of swaption contracts written

    (2,153,846

Credit default swaps:

 

Average notional value – buy protection

    22,015,384  

Average notional value – sell protection

    16,752,062  

Interest rate swaps:

 

Average notional value – pays fixed rate

    87,041,149  

Average notional value – receives fixed rate

    51,558,185  

Futures contracts:

 

Average notional value of contracts – long

    134,825,401  

Average notional value of contracts – short

    (81,895,797

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts:

 

Average contract amounts purchased – in USD

    61,176,884  

Average contract amounts sold – in USD

    115,167,484  

The applicable Funds typically enter into International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreements (“ISDA Master Agreements”) or similar master agreements (collectively, “Master Agreements”) with their contract counterparties for certain OTC derivatives in order to, among other things, reduce credit risk to counterparties.

ISDA Master Agreements include provisions for general obligations, representations, collateral and events of default or termination. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Funds typically may offset with the counterparty certain OTC derivative financial instruments payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment (close-out netting) in the event of default, termination and/or potential deterioration in the credit quality of the counterparty.

 

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6. RISK EXPOSURES AND THE USE OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (continued)

 

Various Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions with counterparties and typically attempt to reduce the counterparty risk associated with such transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that improves legal certainty. Cross-termination provisions under Master Agreements typically provide that a default in connection with one transaction between the Funds and a counterparty gives the non-defaulting party the right to terminate any other transactions in place with the defaulting party to create one single net payment due to/due from the defaulting party and may be a feature in certain Master Agreements. In the event the Funds exercise their right to terminate a Master Agreement after a counterparty experiences a termination event as defined in the Master Agreement, the return of collateral with market value in excess of the Funds’ net liability may be delayed or denied.

Collateral requirements: Collateral or margin requirements are set by the broker or exchange clearing house for exchange-traded derivatives (futures contracts, exchange-traded options, and exchange-traded swap agreements) while collateral terms are contract specific for OTC derivatives (forward foreign currency exchange contracts, OTC options, and OTC swap agreements). For OTC derivatives, under standard derivatives agreements, a Fund may be required to pledge collateral on derivatives to a counterparty if the Fund is in a net liability position, and receive collateral if in a net positive position. For financial reporting purposes, cash collateral that has been pledged by a Fund to cover obligations, if any, is reported in Cash collateral at broker within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Cash collateral that has been received by a Fund from a counterparty, if any, is reported separately in Cash collateral pledged at custodian and/or broker within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Non-cash collateral pledged to each Fund, if any, is disclosed within the Schedule of Investments.

Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a party must exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold before a transfer has been made. Typically a counterparty is not permitted to sell, re-pledge or use cash and non-cash collateral it receives. The Fund generally does not use non-cash collateral that it receives but may, absent default or certain other circumstances, be permitted to use cash collateral received. In such cases, interest may be paid pursuant to the collateral arrangement with the counterparty.

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 non-performance. Additionally, to the extent the Fund has delivered collateral to a counterparty, the Fund bears the risk of loss from a counterparty in the event the counterparty fails to return such collateral. Counterparties may immediately terminate derivatives contracts if a Fund fails to maintain sufficient asset coverage for its contracts or its net assets decline by stated percentages. Collateral may not be required for all derivative contracts.

The following is a summary of the Funds’ OTC derivative assets and liabilities by counterparty net of amounts available for offset under a master netting agreement and net of the related collateral received/pledged by the Funds as of October 31, 2020. For financial reporting purposes, the Funds do not offset assets and liabilities that are subject to a master netting agreement or similar arrangement on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. See the Repurchase agreement section within the notes for offsetting and collateral information pertaining to repurchase agreements that are subject to master netting agreements. Funds not listed in the subsequent tables do not have master netting agreements for open derivative positions during the year.

 

Counterparty   Gross Amounts
of Assets
Presented within
Statements of
Assets  and
Liabilities (A)
    Gross Amounts Not Offset
within Statements of
Assets and Liabilities
    Net Amount           Gross Amounts
of Liabilities
Presented within
Statements of
Assets  and
Liabilities (A)
    Gross Amounts Not Offset
within Statements of
Assets and Liabilities
    Net Amount  
  Financial
Instruments
    Collateral
Received (B)
           Financial
Instruments
    Collateral
Pledged (B)
 
    Assets           Liabilities  

Total Return

                 

Bank of America, N.A.

  $     $     $     $       $ 4,950     $     $     $ 4,950  

Barclays Bank PLC

                              8,444                   8,444  

Citibank, N.A.

    213,250       (28,509           184,741         28,509       (28,509            

Deutsche Bank AG

    3,526                   3,526                            

Goldman Sachs International

    10,858       (10,858                   88,999       (10,858           78,141  

HSBC Bank USA

    364,620             (364,620                                

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

    171,983       (50,669     (121,314             50,669       (50,669            

Standard Chartered Bank

    124,658                   124,658                            

Other Derivatives (C)

    1,416,315                   1,416,315         3,802,327                   3,802,327  

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 2,305,210     $ (90,036   $ (485,934   $   1,729,240       $ 3,983,898     $ (90,036   $     $   3,893,862  

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(A) 

Absent an event of default or early termination, OTC derivative assets and liabilities are presented gross and not offset within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

(B) 

In some instances, the actual collateral received and/or pledged may be more than the amount shown due to overcollateralization.

(C) 

Other Derivatives, which includes future contracts, exchange-traded options, exchange-traded swap agreements and occasionally forward positions, that are not subject to a master netting arrangement or another similar arrangement. The amount presented is intended to permit reconciliation to the amount presented within the Schedule of Investments.

 

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7. RISK FACTORS

Investing in the Funds involves certain key risks related to the Funds’ trading activity. Please reference the Funds’ prospectuses for a more complete discussion of the following risk(s), as well as other risks of investing in the Funds.

Emerging market risk: Investments in the securities of issuers located in or principally doing business in emerging markets are subject to heightened foreign investments risks. Emerging market countries tend to have economic, political and legal systems and regulatory and accounting standards that are less developed, and that can be expected to be less stable. For example, the economies of such countries can be subject to rapid and unpredictable rates of inflation or deflation, and may be based on only a few industries. Emerging market countries may have policies that restrict investment by foreigners or that prevent foreign investors such as the Fund from withdrawing their money at will. Emerging market securities are often particularly sensitive to market movements because their market prices tend to reflect speculative expectations. Low trading volumes may result in a lack of liquidity and extreme price volatility. An investment in emerging market securities should be considered speculative.

Fixed income risk: Fixed-income securities are subject to risks including credit risk, interest rate risk, counterparty risk, prepayment risk, extension risk, valuation risk, and liquidity risk. The value of fixed income securities may go up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably, due to general market conditions, such as real or perceived adverse economic or political conditions, tariffs and trade disruptions, inflation, changes in interest rates, lack of liquidity in the bond markets or adverse investor sentiment. In addition, the value of a fixed income security may decline if the issuer or other obligor of the security fails to pay principal and/or interest, otherwise defaults or has its credit rating downgraded or is perceived to be less creditworthy, or the credit quality or value of any underlying assets declines. If the value of fixed-income securities owned by a Fund falls, the value of your investment will go down. The prices of fixed-income securities will generally go down when interest rates rise. Interest rates in the U.S. and certain foreign markets have been low relative to historic levels, so the Fund faces a heightened risk that interest rates may rise. A rise in rates tends to have a greater impact on the prices of longer term or duration securities.

Foreign investment risk: Investing in securities of foreign issuers or issuers with significant exposure to foreign markets involves additional risks. Foreign markets can be less liquid, less regulated, less transparent and more volatile than U.S. markets. The value of the Fund’s foreign investments may decline because of factors affecting the particular issuer as well as foreign markets and issuers generally, such as unfavorable or unsuccessful government actions, reduction of government or central bank support, tariffs and trade disruptions, political or financial instability, social unrest or other adverse economic or political developments. Lack of information and weaker legal systems and accounting standards also may affect the value of these securities. Foreign investments may have lower liquidity and be more difficult to value than investments in U.S. issuers.

Growth risk: Returns on growth stocks may not move in tandem with returns on other categories of stocks or the market as a whole. Growth stocks typically are particularly sensitive to market movements and may involve larger price swings because their market prices tend to reflect future expectations. When it appears those expectations may not be met, the prices of growth securities typically fall. Growth stocks as a group may be out of favor and underperform the overall equity market for a long period of time, for example, while the market favors “value” stocks.

High-yield debt risk: High-yield debt securities, commonly referred to as “junk” bonds, are securities that are rated below “investment grade” or, if unrated, determined to be below investment grade by the sub-adviser. Issuers of junk bonds are typically in weaker financial health. Changes in interest rates, the market’s perception of the issuers, the creditworthiness of the issuers and negative perceptions of the junk bond market generally may significantly affect the value of these bonds. Junk bonds are considered speculative, have a higher risk of default, tend to be less liquid and may be more difficult to value than higher grade securities, and they may result in losses for the Funds. Junk bonds tend to be volatile and more susceptible to adverse events, credit downgrades and negative sentiments.

LIBOR risk: Many financial instruments, financings or other transactions to which the Fund may be a party use or may use a floating rate based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). LIBOR is widely used in financial markets. In July 2017, the United Kingdom’s financial regulatory body announced that after 2021 it will cease its active encouragement of banks to provide the quotations needed to sustain LIBOR. That announcement suggests that LIBOR may cease to be published or utilized after that time. Various financial industry groups have begun planning for that transition, but the effect of the transition process and its ultimate success cannot yet be determined. The transition process may lead to increased volatility and illiquidity in markets for instruments the terms of which are based on LIBOR. It could also lead to a reduction in the value of some LIBOR-based investments and reduce the effectiveness of new hedges placed against existing LIBOR-based investments. Since the usefulness of LIBOR as a benchmark could deteriorate during the transition period, these effects could occur prior to the end of 2021. The willingness and ability of issuers to include enhanced provisions in new and existing contracts or instruments also remains uncertain. Any of these factors may adversely affect the Fund’s performance or NAV.

 

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Market risk: The market prices of a Fund’s securities may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, due to general market conditions, such as overall economic trends or events, government actions or interventions, market disruptions caused by trade disputes or other factors, political factors or adverse investor sentiment. The market prices of securities also may go down due to events or conditions that affect particular sectors, industries or issuers. Adverse market conditions may be prolonged and may not have the same impact on all types of securities. If the market prices of the securities owned by a Fund fall, the value of your investment will go down. A Fund may experience a substantial or complete loss on any individual security.

Economies and financial markets throughout the world are increasingly interconnected. Economic, financial or political events, trading and tariff arrangements, terrorism, technology and data interruptions, natural disasters, and other circumstances in one or more countries or regions could be highly disruptive to, and have profound impacts on, global economies or markets. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused substantial market disruption and dislocation around the world including the U.S. During periods of market disruption, which may trigger trading halts, a Fund’s exposure to the risks described in the Fund’s prospectus will likely increase. As a result, whether or not the Fund invests in securities of issuers located in or with significant exposure to the countries directly affected, the value and liquidity of a Fund’s investments may be negatively affected.

Real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) and real estate risk: Investing in real estate investment trusts “REITs” involves unique risks. When a Fund invests in REITs, it is subject to risks generally associated with investing in real estate. A REIT’s performance depends on the types and locations of the properties it owns, how well it manages those properties and cash flow. REITs may have limited financial resources, may trade less frequently and in limited volume, may engage in dilutive offerings and may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements than the overall securities markets. In addition to its own expenses, a Fund will indirectly bear its proportionate share of any management and other expenses paid by REITs in which it invests. U.S. REITs are subject to a number of highly technical tax-related rules and requirements; and a U.S. REIT’s failure to qualify for the favorable U.S. federal income tax treatment generally available to U.S. REITs could result in corporate-level taxation, significantly reducing the return on an investment to a Fund.

Recent events risk: The respiratory illness COVID-19 caused by a novel coronavirus has resulted in a global pandemic and major disruption to economies and markets around the world, including the United States. Financial markets have experienced extreme volatility and severe losses, and trading in many instruments has been disrupted. Liquidity for many instruments has been greatly reduced for periods of time. Some interest rates are very low and in some cases yields are negative. Some sectors of the economy and individual issuers have experienced particularly large losses. These circumstances may continue for an extended period of time, and may continue to affect adversely the value and liquidity of a Fund’s investments. The ultimate economic fallout from the pandemic, and the long-term impact on economies, markets, industries and individual issuers, are not known. Governments and central banks, including the Federal Reserve in the U.S., have taken extraordinary and unprecedented actions to support local and global economies and the financial markets. These actions have resulted in significant expansion of public debt, including in the U.S. The impact of these measures, and whether they will be effective to mitigate the economic and market disruption, may not be known for some time. The consequences of high public debt, including its future impact on the economy and securities markets, likewise may not be known for some time.

8. FEES AND OTHER AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS

TAM, the Funds’ investment manager, is directly owned by Transamerica Life Insurance Company (“TLIC”) and AUSA Holding, LLC (“AUSA”), both of which are indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries of Aegon N.V. TLIC is owned by Commonwealth General Corporation (“Commonwealth”). Commonwealth and AUSA are wholly owned by Transamerica Corporation (DE). Transamerica Corporation (DE) is wholly owned by Aegon International B.V., which is wholly owned by Aegon N.V., a Netherlands corporation, and a publicly traded international insurance group.

Transamerica Fund Services, Inc. (“TFS”) is the Funds’ transfer agent. Transamerica Capital, Inc. (“TCI”) is the Funds’ distributor/principal underwriter. TAM, TFS, and TCI are affiliates of Aegon NV.

Certain officers and trustees of the Fund are also officers and/or trustees of TAM, TFS and TCI. No interested trustee who is deemed an interested person due to current or former service with TAM or an affiliate of TAM receives compensation from the Fund. The Fund does pay non-interested persons (independent trustees), as disclosed in Trustee, CCO and deferred compensation fees within the Statements of Operations.

As of October 31, 2020, the investment manager and/or other affiliated investment accounts held balances of each Fund as follows:

 

Fund    Account
Balance
     Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Core Bond

   $   772,361,065        91.87

Mid Cap Value

     86,530,376        94.88  

Total Return

     544,723,000        84.86  

 

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8. FEES AND OTHER AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

Investment management fees: TAM serves as the Funds’ investment manager, performing administration as well as investment advisory services. TAM renders investment advisory, supervisory, and administration services under an investment management agreement and each Fund pays a single management fee, which is reflected in Investment management fees within the Statements of Operations.

Each Fund pays a management fee to TAM based on daily Average Net Assets (“ANA”) at the following rates:

 

Fund   Rate  

Core Bond

 

First $750 million

    0.450

Over $750 million up to $1 billion

    0.390  

Over $1 billion up to $1.5 billion

    0.375  

Over $1.5 billion up to $3 billion

    0.370  

Over $3 billion

    0.365  

Mid Cap Value

 

First $100 million

    0.880  

Over $100 million up to $750 million

    0.830  

Over $750 million up to $1.5 billion

    0.810  

Over $1.5 billion

    0.800  
Fund   Rate  

Total Return

 

First $250 million

    0.680 %  

Over $250 million up to $500 million

    0.670  

Over $500 million up to $750 million

    0.660  

Over $750 million up to $1 billion

    0.630  

Over $1 billion up to $3 billion

    0.600  

Over $3 billion

    0.570  
 

 

TAM has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse Fund expenses to the extent that the total operating expenses excluding, as applicable, acquired fund fees and expenses, interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, dividend and interest expenses on securities sold short, extraordinary expenses, reorganization expenses and other expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of the Funds’ business, exceed the following stated annual operating expense limits to the Funds’ daily ANA. The expenses waived and/or reimbursed, if any, are included in Expenses waived and/or reimbursed within the Statements of Operations.

 

Fund    Current Operating
Expense Limit
     Operating
Expense Limit
Effective Through
 

Core Bond

     0.60      March 1, 2021  

Mid Cap Value

     1.05        March 1, 2021  

Total Return

     0.68        March 1, 2021  

TAM is permitted to recapture amounts contractually waived and/or reimbursed to a class during any of the 36 months from the date on which TAM waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses for the class. A class may recapture and reimburse TAM only if such amount does not cause, on any particular business day of the Fund, the class’s total annual operating expenses (after the recapture is taken into account) to exceed the Operating Expense Limits or any other lower limit then in effect. Amounts recaptured, if any, by TAM for the year ended October 31, 2020 are disclosed in Recapture of previously waived and/or reimbursed fees within the Statements of Operations.

TAM, on a voluntary basis and in addition to the contractual operating expense limits in effect, from time to time may waive and/ or reimburse expenses of the Funds, or any classes thereof, to such level(s) as the Trust’s officers have determined or may reasonably determine from time to time. Any such voluntary waiver or expense reimbursement may be discontinued by TAM at any time. These amounts are not subject to recapture by TAM.

For the years ended October 31, 2018, October 31, 2019 and October 31, 2020, the balances available for recapture by TAM for each Fund are as follows. Funds not listed in the subsequent table do not have balances available for recapture by TAM during the year.

 

    Amounts Available        
Fund   2018     2019     2020     Total  

Total Return

  $   34,500     $   374,151     $   406,410     $   815,061  

Transfer agent fees: Pursuant to a transfer agency agreement, as amended, the Funds pay TFS a fee for providing services based on the number of classes, accounts and transactions relating to each Fund. The Transfer agent fees included within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and Statements of Operations represent fees paid to TFS, and other unaffiliated parties providing transfer agent related services.

Deferred compensation plan: Under a non-qualified deferred compensation plan effective January 1, 1996, (as amended and restated January 1, 2010), available to the trustees, compensation may be deferred that would otherwise be payable by the Trust to an independent trustee on a current basis for services rendered as trustee. Deferred compensation amounts will accumulate based on the

 

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value of the investment option, as elected by the trustee. Balances pursuant to deferred compensation plan are recorded in Trustees, Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) and deferred compensation fees within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. For the year ended October 31, 2020, amounts included in Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees within the Statements of Operations reflect total compensation paid to the independent Board members.

Brokerage commissions: The Funds incurred no brokerage commissions on security transactions placed with affiliates of the Investment Manager or sub-adviser(s) for the year ended October 31, 2020.

Cross-trades: The Funds are authorized to purchase or sell securities from and to other funds within the Transamerica family of funds or between the Funds and other mutual funds or accounts advised by TAM or the sub-adviser, in each case in accordance with Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act, when it is in the best interest of each Fund participating in the transaction.

For the year ended October 31, 2020, the Funds did not engage in cross-trade transactions.

9. PURCHASES AND SALES OF SECURITIES

For the year ended October 31, 2020, the cost of securities purchased and proceeds from securities sold (excluding short-term securities) are as follows:

 

    Purchases of Securities     Sales/Maturities of Securities  
Fund   Long-Term     U.S. Government     Long-Term     U.S. Government  

Core Bond

  $   153,074,813     $ 79,141,674     $   236,918,683     $ 291,336,444  

Mid Cap Value

    21,100,332             52,713,499        

Total Return

    124,042,915       73,429,921       231,435,286       157,193,505  

10. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

The Funds have not made any provision for federal income or excise taxes due to their policy to distribute all of their taxable income and capital gains to their shareholders and otherwise qualify as regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. The Funds recognize the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only where the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities. The Funds’ tax returns remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state tax authorities three years from the date of filing for federal purposes and four years from the date of filing for state purposes. Management has evaluated the Funds’ tax provisions taken for all open tax years, and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Funds’ financial statements. If applicable, the Funds recognize interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in relation to interest and penalties expense in Other within the Statements of Operations. The Funds identify their major tax jurisdictions as U.S. Federal, the state of Colorado, and foreign jurisdictions where the Funds make significant investments; however, the Funds are not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next twelve months.

Distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. These differences are primarily due to different treatment for items including, but not limited to, wash sales, interest written off, dollar roll adjustment, swap interest receivable/payable, swap mark-to-market, premium amortization adjustments, forward contracts mark-to-market, futures contracts mark-to-market and straddle loss deferral from underlying investments. Therefore, distributions determined in accordance with tax regulations may differ significantly in amount or character from net investment income and realized gains for financial reporting purposes. Financial reporting records are adjusted for permanent book/tax differences to reflect tax character. These reclassifications have no impact on net assets or results of operations. Financial records are not adjusted for temporary differences. There are no reclassifications in the current year.

As of October 31, 2020, the approximate cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and the aggregate gross/net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the value of investments (including securities sold short and derivatives, if any) are as follows:

 

Fund   Cost     Gross
Appreciation
    Gross
(Depreciation)
    Net Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Core Bond

  $   831,246,181     $ 54,329,808     $ (5,547,338   $ 48,782,470  

Mid Cap Value

    64,853,494       33,283,139       (6,714,854     26,568,285  

Total Return

    831,363,931       38,866,522       (17,959,053     20,907,469  

As of October 31, 2020, the Funds had no capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized capital gains.

 

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10. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (continued)

 

During the year ended October 31, 2020, the capital loss carryforwards utilized or expired are as follows. Funds not listed in the subsequent table do not have capital loss carryforwards utilized or expired.

 

Fund    Capital Loss Carryforwards
Utilized/Expired
 

Core Bond

   $   3,978,131  

The tax character of distributions paid may differ from the character of distributions shown within the Statements of Changes in Net Assets due to short-term gains being treated as ordinary income for tax purposes. The tax character of distributions paid during 2020 and 2019 are as follows:

 

    2020 Distributions Paid From:     2019 Distributions Paid From:  
Fund   Ordinary
Income
    Long-Term
Capital Gain
    Return of
Capital
    Ordinary
Income
    Long-Term
Capital Gain
    Return of
Capital
 

Core Bond

  $   29,108,173     $     $     $   34,419,718     $     $  

Mid Cap Value

    1,621,945         10,931,451             2,104,142         30,237,287        

Total Return

    15,739,319                   17,911,910              

As of October 31, 2020, the tax basis components of distributable earnings are as follows:

 

Fund   Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
    Undistributed
Tax Exempt
Income
    Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gain
    Capital Loss
Carryforwards
    Late Year
Ordinary Loss
Deferred
    Other
Temporary
Differences
    Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Core Bond

  $ 1,443,555     $   —     $   31,364,851     $   —     $   —     $     $   48,782,470  

Mid Cap Value

    901,462             16,774,156                         26,568,285  

Total Return

      23,210,433             10,868,050                   (7,696,800     20,894,822  

11. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2020-04 (“ASU 2020-04”), “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848)”. In response to concerns about structural risks of interbank offered rates, and particularly the risk of cessation of LIBOR, regulators have undertaken reference rate reform initiatives to identify alternative reference rates that are more observable or transaction based and less susceptible to manipulation. ASU 2020-04 provides optional guidance for a limited period of time to ease the potential burden in accounting for (or recognizing the effects of) reference rate reform on financial reporting. ASU 2020-04 is elective and applies to all entities, subject to meeting certain criteria, that have contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform. The amendments are effective as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. Management is currently evaluating the implications, if any, of the additional requirements and its impact on the Funds’ financial statements.

In October 2020, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2020-08 (“ASU 2020-08”), “Receivables—Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Codification Improvements Subtopic 310-20), Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities”. ASU 2020-08 is an update of ASU No. 2017-08, which amends the amortization period of certain purchased callable debt securities held at a premium. ASU 2020-08 updates the amortization period for callable debt securities to be amortized to the next call date. For purposes of this update, the next call date is the first date when a call option at a specified price becomes exercisable. Once that date has passed, the next call date is when the next call option at a specified price becomes exercisable, if applicable. The amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020. Management has evaluated and adopted the disclosure requirements and the impact is reflected within the Funds’ financial statements.

12. CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE

The Funds have adopted the FASB Accounting Standards Update 2017-08 “Premium Amortization of Callable Debt Securities” (“ASU 2017-08”), which amends the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities held at a premium. Under the new standard, the Funds have changed the amortization period for the premium on certain purchased callable debt securities with explicit non-contingent call features to the earliest call date.

It is impracticable to evaluate the effect on individual prior periods, therefore the Funds applied the amendments on a modified retrospective basis by recognizing a cumulative effect adjustment that decreased the beginning of period cost of investments and increased the unrealized appreciation on investments by $11,416 and $79,214 for Core Bond and Total Return, respectively. This change in accounting principle has been made to comply with the newly issued accounting standard and had no impact on total accumulated earnings (loss) or the net asset value of each Fund’s financial statements.

 

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At October 31, 2020

 

13. CUSTODY OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSE

In December 2015, State Street, the Funds’ custodian, identified inconsistencies in the way in which clients were invoiced for categories of expenses, particularly those deemed out-of-pocket costs, during an 18-year period going back to 1998. The issue was the result of inaccurate billing rates that were not subsequently reviewed or adjusted. The amount of the difference in what was charged and what should have been charged, plus interest, was paid back to the Funds in September 2016 as a reimbursement. The amounts applicable to each Fund, if any, were recognized as a change in accounting estimate and are reflected as a reimbursement of custody fees. This resulted in a decrease in net expenses and an overall increase in net assets. Please reference the Financial Highlights for additional information in regards to the per share impact.

14. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

On September 30, 2020, Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”), the investment manager of the funds, entered into a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) relating to expense recaptures. The recaptures at issue, which TAM self-reported to the SEC, involved amounts previously voluntarily waived and/or reimbursed to four money market funds to prevent the funds from experiencing a negative yield. In some cases recaptures under the voluntary yield waiver arrangements exceeded contractual expense limits. The recaptured amounts were not reflected in the funds’ prospectus fee tables. The funds involved were Transamerica Government Money Market, Transamerica BlackRock Government Money Market VP, Transamerica Partners Government Money Market and Transamerica Partners Institutional Government Money Market. The two Transamerica Partners Government Money Market funds reorganized into Transamerica Government Money Market in October of 2017.

Under the settlement order, TAM agreed to pay affected fund investors approximately $5.3 million in disgorgement and approximately $690,000 in prejudgment interest. These amounts represent expenses incurred above the applicable expense limit (plus interest). TAM was also censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain statutory provisions and SEC rules. The settlement order imposes no civil penalty on TAM based upon TAM having self-reported the matter, the prompt remedial steps taken by TAM, and TAM’s cooperation in the SEC staff’s investigation. The settlement order does not affect TAM’s ability to manage the funds.

The foregoing is only a brief summary of the settlement order. A copy of the settlement order is available on the SEC’s website at https://www.sec.gov.

The settlement had no impact on the Funds’ financial statements.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Shareholders of Transamerica Core Bond, Transamerica Mid Cap Value and Transamerica Total Return and the Board of Trustees of Transamerica Funds

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of Transamerica Core Bond, Transamerica Mid Cap Value and Transamerica Total Return (collectively referred to as the “Funds”) (three of the funds constituting Transamerica Funds (the “Trust”)), including the schedules of investments, as of October 31, 2020, and the related statements of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, and the statement of cash flows for Transamerica Total Return for the year ended October 31, 2020, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds (three of the funds constituting Transamerica Funds) at October 31, 2020, the results of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, their financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, and cash flows for Transamerica Total Return for the year ended October 31, 2020, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Trust’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on each of the Funds’ financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Trust in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Trust is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of the Trust’s internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Trust’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2020, by correspondence with the custodian, brokers and others, or by other appropriate auditing procedures where replies from brokers or others were not received. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

LOGO

We have served as the auditor of one or more Transamerica investment companies since 1995.

Boston, Massachusetts

December 23, 2020

 

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

(unaudited)

TAX INFORMATION

For dividends paid during the year ended October 31, 2020, the Funds designated the following maximum amounts of qualified dividend income:

 

Fund    Qualified Dividend
Income
 

Mid Cap Value

   $   1,621,945  

For corporate shareholders, investment income (dividend income plus short-term gains, if any) which qualifies for the maximum dividends received deductions are as follows:

 

Fund    Dividend Received
Deduction Percentage
 

Mid Cap Value

     100

For tax purposes, the long-term capital gain designations for the year ended October 31, 2020 are as follows:

 

Fund    Long-Term Capital Gain
Designation
 

Mid Cap Value

   $   10,931,451  

The information and distributions reported herein may differ from the information and distributions taxable to the shareholders for the calendar year ending December 31, 2020. Complete information will be computed and reported in conjunction with your 2020 Form 1099-DIV.

 

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MANAGEMENT AND SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENTS — CONTRACT RENEWAL

(unaudited)

 

At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Transamerica Funds (the “Trustees” or the “Board”) held on June 17-18, 2020, the Board considered the renewal of the management agreement (the “Management Agreement”) between Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”) and Transamerica Funds, on behalf of each of the following funds (each a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”):

 

Transamerica Core Bond

  

Transamerica Mid Cap Value

  

Transamerica Total Return

  

For the Funds listed in the left column below, the Board also considered the renewal of the investment sub-advisory agreements (each a “Sub-Advisory Agreement,” and collectively the “Sub-Advisory Agreements” and, together with the Management Agreement, the “Agreements”) between TAM and the corresponding sub-advisers listed in the right column below (each a “Sub-Adviser” and collectively the “Sub-Advisers”).

 

Fund    Sub-Adviser(s)

Transamerica Core Bond

  

J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.

Transamerica Mid Cap Value

  

J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.

Transamerica Total Return

  

Pacific Investment Management Company LLC

Following its review and consideration, the Board determined that the terms of the Management Agreement and each Sub-Advisory Agreement were reasonable and that the renewal of each of the Agreements was in the best interests of the applicable Fund and its shareholders. The Board, including the independent members of the Board (the “Independent Trustees”), unanimously approved the renewal of each of the Agreements through June 30, 2021.

Prior to reaching their decision, the Trustees requested and received from TAM and each Sub-Adviser certain information. They then reviewed such information as they deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Agreements, including information they had previously received from TAM and each Sub-Adviser as part of their regular oversight of each Fund, and knowledge they gained over time through meeting with TAM and each Sub-Adviser. Among other materials, the Trustees considered comparative fee, expense and performance information prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of mutual fund performance information, as well as fee, expense and profitability information prepared by TAM. To the extent applicable, the Trustees considered information about fees and performance of comparable funds and/or accounts managed by each Sub-Adviser. In their review, the Trustees also sought to identify Funds for which the performance, fees, total expenses and/or profitability appeared to be outliers within their respective peer groups or other comparative metrics, and sought to understand the reasons for such comparative positions.

In their deliberations, the Independent Trustees met privately without representatives of TAM or any Sub-Adviser present and were represented throughout the process by their independent legal counsel. In considering the proposed continuation of each of the Agreements, the Trustees evaluated and weighed a number of considerations that they believed to be relevant in light of the legal advice furnished to them by counsel, including independent legal counsel, and made a decision in the exercise of their own business judgment. They based their decisions on the considerations discussed below, among others, although they did not identify any particular consideration or item of information that was controlling of their decisions, and each Trustee may have attributed different weights to the various factors.

Nature, Extent and Quality of the Services Provided

The Board considered the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by TAM and each Sub-Adviser to the applicable Fund in the past and the services anticipated to be provided in the future. The Board also considered the investment approach for each Fund; the experience, capability and integrity of TAM’s senior management; the financial resources of TAM; TAM’s management oversight process; TAM’s and each Sub-Adviser’s responsiveness to any questions by the Trustees; and the professional qualifications and compensation program of the portfolio management team of each Sub-Adviser. The Trustees noted that they receive, on a quarterly basis, an execution analysis from Capital Institutional Services, Inc. (CAPIS), an independent provider of trade analyses, for each applicable Sub-Adviser, and a comparison of trading results against a peer universe of managers.

The Board also considered the continuous and regular investment management and other services provided by TAM, when acting as a manager of managers, for the portion of the management fee it retains from each Fund after payment of the sub-advisory fees. The Board noted that the investment management and other services provided by TAM include the design, development and ongoing review and evaluation of each Fund and its investment strategy; the selection, oversight and monitoring of one or more investment sub-advisers to perform certain duties with respect to the Funds; ongoing portfolio trading oversight and analysis; risk management oversight and analysis; design, development, implementation and ongoing review and evaluation of a process for the valuation of Fund investments; design, development, implementation and ongoing review and evaluation of a compliance program for the Funds; design, development, implementation and ongoing review and evaluation of a process for the voting of proxies and exercise of rights to consent

 

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(unaudited)

 

to corporate action for Fund investments; participation in Board meetings and oversight of preparation of materials for the Board, including materials for Board meetings and regular communications with the Board; oversight of preparation of the Funds’ prospectuses, statements of additional information, shareholder reports and other disclosure materials and regulatory filings for the Funds; and ongoing cash management services for the Funds. The Board considered that TAM’s investment management services also include the provision of supervisory and administrative services to each Fund. The Board also noted that TAM, as part of the services it provides to all Transamerica mutual funds, including the Funds, oversees the services provided by the funds’ custodian, transfer agent, independent accountant and legal counsel and supervises the performance of the recordkeeping and shareholder service functions of the funds.

Investment Performance

In addition, the Board considered the short- and longer-term performance, as applicable, of each Fund in light of its investment objective, policies and strategies, including relative performance against (i) a peer universe of comparable mutual funds, as prepared by Broadridge, and (ii) the Fund’s benchmark(s), in each case for various trailing periods ended December 31, 2019. Based on these considerations, the Board determined that TAM and each Sub-Adviser can provide investment and related services that are appropriate in scope and extent in light of the applicable Fund’s investment objectives, policies and strategies and operations, the competitive landscape of the investment company business and investor needs. The Board’s conclusions as to performance are summarized below. For purposes of its review, the Board used the performance of Class I2 Shares, which is currently the sole class offered by the Funds. In describing a Fund’s performance relative to its peer universe, the summary conclusions characterize performance for the relevant periods in relation to whether it was “above,” “below” or “in line with” the peer universe median and do so using quintile rankings prepared by Broadridge. For simplicity, performance is described as “above” the median if a Fund’s performance ranked anywhere in the first or second quintiles, as “below” the median if it ranked anywhere in the fourth or fifth quintiles, or “in line with” the median if it ranked anywhere in the third quintile (i.e., even if its precise return was somewhat above or somewhat below the precise median return).

When considering each Fund’s performance, the Trustees considered any representations made by TAM regarding the appropriateness of certain peer groups and benchmarks. They recognized that performance reflects a snapshot of a period as of a specific date, and that consideration of performance data for a different period could generate significantly different performance results. The Trustees also recognized that even longer-term performance can be negatively affected by performance over a short-term period when that short-term performance is significantly below the performance of the comparable benchmark or universe of peer funds.

Transamerica Core Bond. The Board noted that the performance of Class I2 Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe for the past 3- and 5-year periods and in line with the median for the past 1- and 10-year periods. The Board also noted that the performance of Class I2 Shares of the Fund was above its benchmark for the past 3-, 5- and 10-year periods and below its benchmark for the past 1-year period.

Transamerica Mid Cap Value. The Board noted that the performance of Class I2 Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe for the past 10-year period, in line with the median for the past 3- and 5-year periods and below the median for the past 1-year period. The Board also noted that the performance of Class I2 Shares of the Fund was above its benchmark for the past 3- and 10-year periods and below its benchmark for the past 1- and 5-year periods. The Trustees also noted recent changes in the portfolio management team at J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc. The Trustees noted that TAM intends to monitor and report to the Board on the portfolio manager transition and performance going forward.

Transamerica Total Return. The Board noted that the performance of Class I2 Shares of the Fund was in line with the median for its peer universe for the past 3- and 5-year periods and below the median for the past 1- and 10-year periods. The Board also noted that the performance of Class I2 Shares of the Fund was above its benchmark for the past 3-, 5- and 10-year periods and below its benchmark for the past 1-year period. The Trustees also noted recent changes in the portfolio management team at Pacific Investment Management Company LLC. The Trustees noted that TAM intends to monitor and report to the Board on the portfolio manager transition and performance going forward. The Trustees observed that the performance of the Fund had improved during the first quarter of 2020.

Management and Sub-Advisory Fees and Total Expense Ratios

The Board considered the management fee and total expense ratio of each Fund, including information provided by Broadridge comparing the management fee and total expense ratio of each Fund to the management fees and total expense ratios of comparable investment companies in both a peer group and broader peer universe compiled by Broadridge. The Board’s conclusions as to management fees and total expense ratios are summarized below. For purposes of its review, the Board used the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I2 Shares, which is currently the sole class offered by the Funds. In describing a Fund’s management fee and total expense ratio relative to its peer group and peer universe, the summary conclusions characterize management fees and total expense ratios for the relevant periods in relation to whether they were “above,” “below” or “in

 

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line with” the peer group or peer universe median and do so using quintile rankings prepared by Broadridge. For simplicity, management fees and total expense ratios are described as “above” the median if a Fund’s management fee or total expense ratio ranked anywhere in the fourth or fifth quintiles, as “below” the median if it ranked anywhere in the first or second quintiles, or “in line with” the median if it ranked anywhere in the third quintile (i.e., even if its precise management fee or total expense ratio was somewhat above or somewhat below the precise median management fee or total expense ratio).

The Board also considered the fees charged by the Sub-Advisers for sub-advisory services, noting that sub-advisory fees payable to the Sub-Advisers are paid by TAM and not the Funds. The board also considered the portion of a Fund’s management fee retained by TAM following payment of the sub-advisory fees, and how the portion of the contractual management fee retained by TAM at a specified asset level compared to the portions retained by other investment advisers managing mutual funds with similar investment strategies as calculated by an independent provider of information.

Transamerica Core Bond. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was above the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I2 Shares of the Fund were above the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Mid Cap Value. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was above the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I2 Shares of the Fund were above the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica Total Return. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee and the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class I2 Shares of the Fund were above the medians for its peer group and peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

On the basis of these considerations, together with the other information it considered, the Board determined that the management and sub-advisory fees to be received by TAM and the Sub-Advisers under the Management Agreement and each Sub-Advisory Agreement are reasonable in light of the services provided.

Cost of Services Provided and Level of Profitability

The Board reviewed information provided by TAM about the cost of providing and procuring fund management services, as well as the costs of the provision of administration, transfer agency and other services, to each Fund and to Transamerica Funds as a whole by TAM and its affiliates. The Board considered the profitability of TAM and its affiliates in providing these services for each Fund and Transamerica Funds as a whole. The Trustees recognized the competitiveness of the mutual fund industry and the importance of an investment adviser’s long-term profitability, including for maintaining company and management stability and accountability.

The Board also considered the allocation methodology used for calculating the profitability of TAM and its affiliates. The Board noted that the revenue and expense allocation methodology used by TAM to estimate its profitability with respect to its relationship with the Funds had been reviewed previously by an independent consultant. The Trustees considered that TAM reported that it had not made material changes to this methodology, and that the methodology had been applied consistently for each Fund.

With respect to the Sub-Advisers, the Board noted that the sub-advisory fees are the product of arm’s-length negotiation between TAM and the applicable Sub-Adviser, which is not affiliated with TAM, and are paid by TAM and not the applicable Fund. As a result, the Board focused on the profitability of TAM and its affiliates with respect to the applicable Fund.

Based on this information, the Board determined that the profitability of TAM and its affiliates from their relationships with the Funds was not excessive.

Economies of Scale

The Board considered economies of scale with respect to the management of each Fund, whether the Fund had appropriately benefited from any economies of scale and whether there was the potential for realization of any future economies of scale. The Board also considered the existence of economies of scale with respect to management of the Transamerica mutual funds overall and the extent to which the Funds benefited from any economies of scale. The Board recognized that, as a Fund’s assets increase, any economies of scale realized by TAM or a Sub-Adviser may not directly correlate with each other or with any economies of scale that might be realized

 

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by the Fund. The Board considered each Fund’s management fee schedule and the existence of breakpoints, if any, and also considered the extent to which TAM shared economies of scale, if any, with the Funds through undertakings to limit or reimburse Fund expenses and to invest in maintaining and developing its capabilities and services. The Board also considered each Sub-Adviser’s sub-advisory fee schedule and the existence of breakpoints, if any, and how such breakpoints relate to any breakpoints in the applicable Fund’s management fee schedule. The Board considered that certain Funds’ sub-advisory fees would be based on the combined assets of multiple funds. The Trustees concluded that each Fund’s fee structure reflected an appropriate sharing of any efficiencies or economies of scale to date and noted that they will have the opportunity to periodically reexamine the appropriateness of the management fees payable to TAM and the fees paid to the Sub-Advisers in light of any economies of scale experienced in the future.

Benefits to TAM, its Affiliates and/or the Sub-Advisers from their Relationships with the Funds

The Board considered other benefits derived by TAM, its affiliates and/or the Sub-Advisers from their relationships with the Funds. The Board noted that TAM does not receive benefits from research obtained with commissions paid to broker-dealers for portfolio transactions (“soft dollars”) as a result of its relationships with the Funds and that TAM believes the use of soft dollars by J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc. is generally appropriate and in the best interests of the applicable Funds. The Board also noted that J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc. participates in a brokerage program pursuant to which a portion of brokerage commissions paid by each applicable Fund is recaptured for the benefit of the Fund and its shareholders, thus limiting the amount of soft dollar arrangements the Sub-Adviser may engage in with respect to a Fund’s brokerage transactions.

Other Considerations

The Board noted that TAM has made a substantial commitment to the recruitment and retention of high quality personnel and maintains the financial, compliance and operational resources reasonably necessary to manage each Fund in a professional manner that is consistent with the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. In this regard, the Board favorably considered the procedures and policies TAM has in place to enforce compliance with applicable laws and regulations and oversee the portfolio management activities of the Sub-Advisers. The Board also noted that TAM has made an entrepreneurial commitment and undertaken certain business risks with respect to the management and success of the Funds.

Conclusion

After consideration of the factors described above, as well as other factors, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the renewal of the Management Agreement and each Sub-Advisory Agreement was in the best interests of the applicable Fund and its shareholders and voted to approve the renewal of the Agreements.

 

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Management of the Trust

Board Members and Officers

(unaudited)

The members of the Board (“Board Members”) and executive officers of the Trust are listed below.

Interested Board Member means a board member who may be deemed an “interested person” (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust because of his current or former service with TAM or an affiliate of TAM. Interested Board Members may also be referred to herein as “Interested Trustees.” Independent Board Member means a Board Member who is not an “interested person” (as defined under the 1940 Act) of the Trust and may also be referred to herein as an “Independent Trustee.”

The Board governs each Fund and is responsible for protecting the interests of the shareholders. The Board Members are experienced executives who meet periodically throughout the year to oversee the business affairs of each Fund and the operation of each Fund by its officers. The Board also reviews the management of each Fund’s assets by the investment manager and its respective sub-adviser.

The Funds are among the Funds managed and sponsored by TAM (collectively, “Transamerica Fund Family”). The Transamerica Fund Family consists of (i) Transamerica Funds (“TF”); (ii) Transamerica Series Trust (“TST”); (iii) Transamerica ETF Trust (“TET”); and (iv) Transamerica Asset Allocation Variable Funds (“TAAVF”). The Transamerica Fund Family consists of 121 Funds as of the date of this Annual Report. With the exception of Mr. Smit, none of the Board Members serve on the board of trustees of TET. TET is overseen by a separate board of trustees.

The mailing address of each Board Member is c/o Secretary, 1801 California Street, Suite 5200, Denver, Colorado 80202.

Further information about the Funds’ Directors and Officers is available in the Funds’ Statement of Additional Information, which can be obtained without charge by calling 1-888-233-4339 or visiting the Funds’ website at www.transamerica.com.

The Board Members, their age, their positions with the Trust, and their principal occupations for the past five years (their titles may have varied during that period), the number of Funds in the Transamerica Fund Family the Board oversees, and other board memberships they hold are set forth in the table below. The length of time served is provided from the date a Board Member became a member of the Board.

 

Name and Age   Position(s)
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length
of Time
Served*
   Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Funds in
Complex
Overseen
by Board
Member
  Other
Directorships
Held By
Board Member
Marijn P. Smit
(47)
  Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer   Since
2014
  

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, TF, TST and TAAVF (2014 – present);

 

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, TET (2017 – present);

 

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, Transamerica Partners Portfolio (“TPP”), Transamerica Partners Funds Group (“TPFG”) and Transamerica Partners Funds Group II (“TPFG II”) (2014 – 2018);

 

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, Transamerica Income Shares, Inc. (“TIS”) (2014 – 2015);

 

Director, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”) and Transamerica Fund Services, Inc. (“TFS”) (2014 – present);

 

  121   Director,
Massachusetts
Fidelity Trust
Company
(2014 – present);
Director, Aegon
Global Funds
(2016 – present);
Director –
Akaan-Aegon,
S.A.P.I. de C.V.
(financial
services joint
venture in
Mexico)
(2017 – present)
Director,
Mongeral Aegon
Seguros e
Previdencia S.A.
(2019 – present);
and Director,
Mongeral Aegon
Investimentos

 

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Name and Age   Position(s)
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length
of Time
Served*
   Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Funds in
Complex
Overseen
by Board
Member
  Other
Directorships
Held By
Board Member
Marijn P. Smit
(continued)
          

Senior Vice President, Transamerica Retirement Solutions LLC (2012 – present); Trust Officer, Massachusetts Fidelity Trust

 

Company (2014 – present); President, Investment Solutions, Transamerica Investments & Retirement (2014 – 2016);

 

Vice President, Transamerica Premier Life Insurance Company (2010 – 2016);

 

Vice President, Transamerica Life Insurance Company (2010 – 2016);

 

Senior Vice President, Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company (2013 – 2016);

 

Senior Vice President, Transamerica Retirement Advisors, Inc. (2013 – 2016);

 

and President and Director, Transamerica Stable Value Solutions, Inc. (2010 – 2016).

      Ltda.
(2018 – present)
Alan F. Warrick
(72)
  Board Member   Since
2012
  

Board Member, TF, TST and TAAVF (2012 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2012 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2012 – 2015); Senior Advisor, Lovell Minnick Equity Partners

 

(2010 – present); Retired (2010).

  116   N/A

INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS

Sandra N. Bane
(68)
  Board Member   Since
2008
  

Retired (1999 – present);

 

Board Member, TF, TST and TAAVF (2008 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2008 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2008 – 2015); Board Member, Transamerica Investors, Inc. (“TII”) (2003 – 2010); and Partner, KPMG (1975 – 1999).

  116   Big 5 Sporting
Goods
(2002 – present);
Southern
Company Gas
(energy services
holding
company)
(2008 – present)

 

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Name and Age   Position(s)
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length
of Time
Served*
   Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Funds in
Complex
Overseen
by Board
Member
  Other
Directorships
Held By
Board Member

INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS — continued

Leo J. Hill
(64)
  Lead Independent Board Member   Since
2002
  

Principal, Advisor Network Solutions, LLC (business consulting) (2006 – present);

 

Board Member, TST (2001 – present);

 

Board Member, TF (2002 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2007 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2002 – 2015);

 

Board Member, TAAVF (2007 – present);

 

Board Member, TII (2008 – 2010); Market President, Nations Bank of Sun Coast

 

Florida (1998 – 1999); Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Barnett Banks of Treasure Coast Florida (1994 – 1998);

 

Executive Vice President and Senior Credit Officer, Barnett Banks of Jacksonville, Florida (1991 – 1994); and Senior Vice President and Senior Loan Administration Officer, Wachovia Bank of Georgia (1976 – 1991).

  116   Ameris Bancorp
(2013 – present);
Ameris Bank
(2013 – present)
David W. Jennings
(74)
  Board Member  

Since

2009

  

Board Member, TF, TST and TAAVF (2009 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2009 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2009 – 2015); Board Member, TII (2009 – 2010); Managing Director, Hilton Capital Management, LLC

 

(2010 – present); Principal, Maxam Capital Management, LLC (2006 – 2008); and Principal, Cobble Creek Management LP (2004 – 2006).

  116   N/A
Fredric A. Nelson III
(63)
  Board Member   Since
2017
  

Board Member, TF, TST and TAAVF (2017 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2017 – 2018);

 

  116   N/A

 

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Name and Age   Position(s)
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length
of Time
Served*
   Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Funds in
Complex
Overseen
by Board
Member
  Other
Directorships
Held By
Board Member

INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS — continued

Fredric A. Nelson III (continued)           

Chief Investment Officer (“CIO”), Commonfund (2011 – 2015); Vice Chairman, CIO, ING Investment Management Americas (2003 – 2009);

 

Managing Director, Head of U.S. Equity, JP Morgan Investment Management (1994 – 2003);

 

Managing Director, Head of Global Quantitative Investments Group, Bankers Trust Global Investment Management (1981 – 1994).

       
John E. Pelletier
(56)
  Board Member   Since
2017
  

Board Member, TF, TST and TAAVF (2017 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2017 – 2018); Director, Center for Financial Literacy, Champlain College (2010 – present);

 

Co-Chair, Vermont Financial Literacy Commission with Vermont State Treasurer (2015 – 2018); Chairman, Vermont Universal Children’s Higher Education Savings Account Program Advisory Committee (2015 – present);

 

Founder and Principal, Sterling Valley Consulting LLC (a financial services consulting firm) (2009 – 2017); Independent Director, The Sentinel Funds and Sentinel Variable Products Trust (2013 – 2017);

 

Chief Legal Officer, Eaton Vance Corp. (2007 – 2008); and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (2004 – 2007), General Counsel (1997 – 2004), Natixis Global Associates.

  116   N/A
Patricia L. Sawyer
(70)
  Board Member   Since
2007
  

Retired (2007 – present);

 

President/Founder, Smith & Sawyer LLC (management consulting) (1989 – 2007);

 

Board Member, TF and TST (2007 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (1993 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2007 – 2015); Board

 

  116   Honorary
Trustee, Bryant
University
(1996 – present)

 

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Name and Age   Position(s)
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length
of Time
Served*
   Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Funds in
Complex
Overseen
by Board
Member
  Other
Directorships
Held By
Board Member

INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS — continued

Patricia L. Sawyer (continued)           

 

Member, TII (2008 – 2010); Board Member, TAAVF (1993 – present); and Trustee, Chair of Finance Committee and Chair of Nominating Committee (1987 – 1996), Bryant University.

       
John W. Waechter
(68)
  Board Member   Since 2005   

Partner, Englander Fischer (2016 – present);
Attorney, Englander Fischer (2008 – 2015);

 

Retired (2004 – 2008); Board Member, TST (2004 – present);

 

Board Member, TF (2005 – present);

 

Board Member, TAAVF (2007 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2007 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2004 – 2015); Board Member, TII (2008 – 2010); Employee, RBC Dain Rauscher (securities dealer) (2004); Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer, William R. Hough & Co. (securities dealer) (1979 – 2004); and Treasurer, The Hough Group of Funds (1993 – 2004).

  116   Board Member,
Operation PAR,
Inc. (non-profit
organization)
(2008 – present);
Board Member,
Remember
Honor Support,
Inc. (non-profit
organization)
(2013 – present)
Board Member,
WRH Income
Properties, Inc.
(real estate)
(2014 – present);
Board Member,
Boley PAR, Inc.
(non-profit
organization)
(2016 – present)

 

*

Each Board Member shall hold office until: 1) his or her successor is elected and qualified or 2) he or she resigns, retires or his or her term as a Board Member is terminated in accordance with the Trust’s Declaration of Trust.

 

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OFFICERS

The mailing address of each officer is c/o Secretary, 1801 California Street, Suite 5200, Denver, CO 80202. The following table shows information about the officers, including their year of birth, their positions held with the Trust and their principal occupations during the past five years (their titles may have varied during that period). Each officer will hold office until his or her successor has been duly elected or appointed or until his or her earlier death, resignation or removal.

 

Name and Age   Position    Term of Office
and Length of
Time Served*
  Principal Occupation(s) or Employment
During Past Five Years
Marijn P. Smit
(47)
  Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer    Since 2014   See Interested Board Members Table Above.
Christopher A. Staples, CFA
(50)
  Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Advisory Services    Since 2005  

Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Advisory Services, Transamerica Funds and TST (2007 – present); TET (2017 – present);

 

Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Advisory Services (2007 – 2015), TIS;

 

Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Advisory Services, TAAVF (2007 – present);

 

Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Advisory Services, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2007 – 2018);

 

Director (2005 – 2019), Senior Vice President (2006 – present), Senior Director, Investments (2016 – present), Chief Investment Officer, Advisory Services (2012 – 2016) and Lead Portfolio Manager (2007 – present), TAM;

 

Director, TFS (2005 – 2019);

 

Trust Officer, Massachusetts Fidelity Trust Company (2010 – present); Registered Representative (2007 – 2016), TCI; Registered Representative, TFA (2005 – present).

Thomas R. Wald, CFA
(60)
  Chief Investment Officer    Since 2014  

Chief Investment Officer, Transamerica Funds, TST and TAAVF (2014 – present); TET (2017 – present);

 

Chief Investment Officer, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2014 – 2018);

 

Chief Investment Officer, TIS (2014 – 2015);

 

Director (2017 – present), Akaan Transamerica, S.A. de C.V., Sociedad Operadora de Fondos de Inversión, Director (2019 – present); Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, TAM (2014 – present);

 

Chief Investment Officer, Transamerica Investments & Retirement (2014 – present); Director, Transamerica Funds Services, Inc. (2019 – present); and Trust Officer, Massachusetts Fidelity Trust Company (2015 – present).

Vincent J. Toner
(50)
  Vice President and Treasurer    Since 2014  

Vice President and Treasurer, Transamerica Funds, TST and TAAVF (2014 – present), TET (2017 – present);

 

Vice President and Treasurer, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2014 – 2018);

 

Vice President and Treasurer, TIS (2014 – 2015);

 

 

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Name and Age   Position    Term of Office
and Length of
Time Served*
  Principal Occupation(s) or Employment
During Past Five Years
Vincent J. Toner (continued)           

Vice President (2016 – present), Treasurer (2016 – 2019), Vice President, Administration and Treasurer (2014 – 2016), TAM;

 

Vice President, Administration and Treasurer, TFS (2014 – present); Vice President (2016 – present), Transamerica Capital, Inc.; Trust Officer (2015 – present), Massachusetts Fidelity Trust Company.

Francine J. Rosenberger
(53)
  Chief Compliance Officer    Since 2019   Chief Compliance Officer, Transamerica Funds, TST, TET and TAAVF (2019 – present); Chief Compliance Officer (2019 – present), TAM; General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Fund Chief Compliance Officer, Steben & Company, Inc. (2013 – 2019).
Molly Possehl
(42)
  Anti-Money Laundering Officer    Since 2019   Anti-Money Laundering Officer, Transamerica Funds, TST, TET and TAAVF (2019 – present); Anti-Money Laundering Officer (2019 – present), TAM; Assistant General Counsel, Transamerica Life Insurance Company/Aegon USA (2013 – present); Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer and Fraud Officer, Transamerica Life Insurance Company/Aegon USA (2015 – present); Attorney, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer (Annuity products), Transamerica Life Insurance Company/Aegon USA (2006 – 2015).
Erin D. Nelson
(43)
  Chief Legal Officer and Secretary    Since 2019   Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, Transamerica Funds, TST, TET and TAAVF (2019 – present); Assistant General Counsel II and Assistant Secretary, TAM (2019 – present), Assistant Secretary (2019 – present, TFS; Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, ALPS Advisors, Inc. (2015 – 2019).
Timothy Bresnahan
(52)
  Senior Counsel and Assistant Secretary    Since 2020  

Assistant Secretary, TET (2019 – present);

 

Secretary, TET (2019);

 

Senior Counsel, TAM (2008 – present).

Peter Sattelmair
(43)
  Assistant Treasurer    Since 2018  

Assistant Treasurer, Transamerica Funds, TST and TAAVF (2018 – present);

 

Director, Fund Administration, TAM (2014 – present).

 

*

Elected and serves at the pleasure of the Board of the Trust.

 

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PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AND QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS

(unaudited)

A description of the Transamerica Funds’ proxy voting policies and procedures is available in the Statement of Additional Information of the Funds, available without charge upon request by calling 1-888-233-4339 (toll free) or on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov.

In addition, the Funds are required to file Form N-PX, with their complete proxy voting records for the most recent 12 months ended June 30th, no later than August 31st of each year. The Form is available without charge: (1) from the Funds, upon request by calling 1-888-233-4339; and (2) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Each fiscal quarter, the Funds will file with the SEC a complete schedule of their monthly portfolio holdings on Form N-PORT. The Funds’ holdings as of the end of the third month of every fiscal quarter, as reported on Form N-PORT, will be publicly available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov within 60 days of the end of the fiscal quarter.

You may also visit the Trust’s website at www.transamerica.com for this and other information about the Funds and the Trust.

Important Notice Regarding Delivery of Shareholder Documents

Every year we send shareholders informative materials such as the Transamerica Funds Annual Report, the Transamerica Funds Prospectus, and other required documents that keep you informed regarding your Funds. Transamerica Funds will only send one piece per mailing address, a method that saves your Funds money by reducing mailing and printing costs. We will continue to do this unless you tell us not to. To elect to receive individual mailings, simply call a Transamerica Customer Service Representative toll free at 1-888-233-4339, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday–Friday. Your request will take effect within 30 days.

 

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NOTICE OF PRIVACY POLICY

(unaudited)

Your privacy is very important to us. We want you to understand what information we collect and how we use it. We collect and use “nonpublic personal information” in connection with providing our customers with a broad range of financial products and services as effectively and conveniently as possible. We treat nonpublic personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

What Information We Collect and From Whom We Collect It

We may collect nonpublic personal information about you from the following sources:

 

 

Information we receive from you on applications or other forms, such as your name, address, and account number;

 

 

Information about your transactions with us, our affiliates, or others, such as your account balance and purchase/redemption history; and

 

 

Information we receive from non-affiliated third parties, including consumer reporting agencies.

What Information We Disclose and To Whom We Disclose It

We do not disclose any nonpublic personal information about current or former customers to anyone without their express consent, except as permitted by law. We may disclose the nonpublic personal information we collect, as described above, to persons or companies that perform services on our behalf and to other financial institutions with which we have joint marketing agreements. We will require these companies to protect the confidentiality of your nonpublic personal information and to use it only to perform the services for which we have hired them.

Our Security Procedures

We restrict access to your nonpublic personal information and only allow disclosures to persons and companies as permitted by law to assist in providing products or services to you. We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your nonpublic personal information and to safeguard the disposal of certain consumer information.

If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy, please call 1-888-233-4339 on any business day between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Eastern Time.

Note:        This Privacy Policy applies only to customers that have a direct relationship with us or our affiliates. If you own shares of our funds in the name of a third party such as a bank or broker-dealer, its privacy policy may apply to you instead of ours.

 

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Customer Service: 1-888-233-4339

1801 California St., Suite 5200 Denver, CO 80202

Distributor: Transamerica Capital, Inc.

www.transamerica.com

 

LOGO

In an effort to reduce paper mailings and conserve natural resources, we encourage you to visit our website, www.transamerica.com, to set up an account and enroll in eDelivery.

Transamerica Funds are advised by Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. and distributed by Transamerica Capital, Inc., Member of FINRA

270227 10/20

© 2020 Transamerica Capital, Inc.

 

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TRANSAMERICA FUNDS

 

ANNUAL REPORT

 

 

OCTOBER 31, 2020

 

 

 

LOGO

Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the funds intend to no longer mail paper copies of the funds’ shareholder reports, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from a fund or your financial intermediary (such as broker-dealer or bank). Instead, the reports will be made available on a website and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.

If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically (“e-delivery”), 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 a fund electronically anytime by contacting your financial intermediary or, if you are a direct shareholder with a fund, by calling 1-888-233-4339.

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 to receive paper copies of your shareholder reports where a fund is held through that intermediary. If you are a direct shareholder with a fund, you can call 1-888-233-4339 to let the fund know you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. That election will apply to all Transamerica funds held directly with the fund complex.

Customer Service: 1-888-233-4339

1801 California St., Suite 5200 Denver, CO 80202

Distributor: Transamerica Capital, Inc.

www.transamerica.com

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Table of Contents

 

 

 

Shareholder Letter

     1  

Disclosure of Expenses

     2  

Manager Commentary and Schedules of Investments

  

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2015

     4  

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2020

     7  

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2025

     10  

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2030

     13  

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2035

     16  

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2040

     19  

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2045

     22  

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2050

     25  

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2055

     28  

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2060

     31  

Transamerica ClearTrack® Retirement Income

     34  

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

     38  

Statements of Operations

     41  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     44  

Financial Highlights

     48  

Notes to Financial Statements

     65  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     76  

Supplemental Information

     77  

Approval of Management and Sub-Advisory Agreements

     78  

Management of the Trust

     84  

Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures and Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

     91  

Notice of Privacy Policy

     92  

Authorized for distribution only when accompanied or preceded by a prospectus. Investors should carefully consider a fund’s investment goals, risks, charges and expenses before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information; please read it carefully before investing.

 

 

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Dear Shareholder,

On behalf of Transamerica Funds, we would like to thank you for your continued support and confidence in our products as we look forward to continuing to serve you and your financial professional in the future. We value the trust you have placed in us.

This annual report is provided to you to show the investments of your Fund(s) during the fiscal year. The Securities and Exchange Commission currently requires that annual and semi-annual reports be sent to all shareholders, and we believe it to be an important part of the investment process. This report provides detailed information about your Fund(s) for the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020.

We believe it is important to understand market conditions over the last fiscal year of the Funds to provide a context for reading this report. As the period began markets were exhibiting strength as the economy was reflecting the lowest unemployment rates in more than a half-century. In addition, wage growth was rising, inflation was benign, consumer spending was strong and the U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) had just concluded a series of three rate cuts, taking the Fed Funds rate down to a lower bound of 1.50%. For these reasons, among others, many investors looked ahead to the year of 2020 with a sense of optimism.

By February of 2020, markets were digesting headlines about a rapidly spreading respiratory virus in China, and fears of its global transmission began to rattle markets. While equity markets peaked at record highs toward the end of February, it soon became clear that COVID-19 cases were expanding internationally and there would be dramatically negative economic impacts. A nationwide lockdown quickly went into effect by the middle of March, and while the Fed slashed short term rates to zero, this could not prevent widespread selling across the stock and credit markets resulting in the fastest 35% decline in the history of the S&P 500® Index by the final week of March. International markets saw similar declines with the MSCI EAFE Index losing approximately one-third of its value. Credit spreads more than tripled, and long-term Treasury yields collapsed as the 10-year bond yield dropped to an all-time low of 0.54%.

Throughout the spring of 2020, the U.S. economy experienced its worst economic contraction since the Great Depression as more than twenty million jobs were lost in the month of April and second quarter gross domestic product (“GDP”) plummeted by an annualized rate of -31%. However, as the Fed quickly implemented unprecedented amounts of large scale asset purchases and credit support, and Congress passed the Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Stimulus Act (“CARES”) providing more than $2 trillion to businesses and families, the markets began to see a recovery on the horizon.

By June 2020, with virus case growth having declined, most states had loosened business shutdowns and social distancing requirements, and with pent-up demand from the earlier months now being combined with lower interest rates and market liquidity, GDP came roaring back in the third quarter to reach its highest rate of growth ever. Markets reacted accordingly as the S&P 500® Index regained its pre-virus high by the end of August. International markets also recovered as their economies opened more and global central banks such as the European Central Bank (“ECB”) also applied high degrees of monetary stimulus, however, they were unable to recover to pre-pandemic levels.

While stocks reached new record highs by Labor Day, volatility returned to the markets during September and October as COVID-19 case levels increased exponentially to daily numbers well in excess of earlier in the year. Election uncertainties and the inability of Congress to pass follow-up legislation on fiscal stimulus and economic relief to the soon expiring CARES Act also created investor angst. By the end of the Funds’ fiscal year, stocks were off their highs but still displaying historic improvement from the March lows, as investors began to focus on the prospects of a continuing economic recovery in 2021 and anxiously awaited news on a COVID-19 vaccine. International equity markets, which had recovered materially in the second quarter, remained relatively range bound since summer and continued to remain below pre-pandemic levels.

For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020, the S&P 500® Index returned 9.71% while the MSCI EAFE Index, representing international developed market equities, returned -6.46%. During the same period, the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index returned 6.19%. Please keep in mind that it is important to maintain a diversified portfolio as investment returns have historically been difficult to predict.

In addition to your active involvement in the investment process, we firmly believe that a financial professional is a key resource to help you build a complete picture of your current and future financial needs. Financial professionals are familiar with the market’s history, including long-term returns and volatility of various asset classes. With your professional, you can develop an investment program that incorporates factors such as your goals, your investment timeline and your risk tolerance.

Please contact your financial professional if you have any questions about the contents of this report, and thanks again for the confidence you have placed in us.

Sincerely,

 

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Marijn Smit

President & Chief Executive Officer

Transamerica Funds

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Tom Wald, CFA

Chief Investment Officer

Transamerica Funds

 

 

Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index: Measures investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bonds, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, as well as both mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

MSCI EAFE Index: 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.

S&P 500® Index: A market-capitalization weighted index of 500 large U.S. companies with common stock listed on the New York Stock Exchange or NASDAQ Stock Market.

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused substantial market disruption and dislocation around the world including the U.S. During periods of market disruption, which may trigger trading halts, the Fund’s exposure to the risks described elsewhere in the Prospectus will likely increase. As a result, whether or not the Fund invests in securities of issuers located in or with significant exposure to the countries directly affected, the value and liquidity of the Fund’s investments may be negatively affected.

The views expressed in this report reflect those of Transamerica Asset Management only and may not necessarily represent the views of Transamerica Funds. These views are as of the date of this report and subject to change based upon market conditions. These views should not be relied upon as investment advice and are not indicative of trading intent on behalf of Transamerica Funds. Investing involves risk, including potential loss of principal. The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results.

Indexes are unmanaged and it is not possible to invest directly in an index.


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Disclosure of Expenses

 

 

(unaudited)

 

SHAREHOLDER EXPENSES

Fund shareholders may incur two types of costs: (i) transaction costs; and (ii) ongoing costs, including management fees, and other fund expenses.

The following examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars and cents) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other funds.

The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at May 1, 2020, and held for the entire six-month period until October 31, 2020.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

The information in the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = $8.60), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class titled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. If your account is an IRA, your expenses may have included an additional annual fee. The amount of any fee paid during the six-month period can decrease your ending account value.

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

The information in the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Funds’ actual expense ratios and assumed rates of return of 5% per year before expenses, which are not the Funds’ actual returns. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your Fund versus other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. As in the case of the actual expense example, if your account is subject to an IRA fee, the amount of the fee paid through your account would increase the hypothetical expenses you would have paid during the period and decrease the hypothetical ending account value.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as brokerage commissions paid on purchases and sales of Fund shares. Therefore, the information under the heading “Hypothetical Expenses” is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If any of these transaction costs were included, your costs would be higher. The expenses shown in the table do not reflect any fees that may be charged to you by brokers, financial intermediaries, or other financial institutions.

 

         

Actual Expenses

   

Hypothetical Expenses (A)

       
Fund   Beginning
Account Value
May 1, 2020
    Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2020
    Expenses Paid
During Period (B)
    Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2020
    Expenses Paid
During Period (B)
    Net Annualized
Expense Ratio (C) (D)
 

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2015

 

         

Class R1

  $   1,000.00     $   1,072.50     $   5.99     $   1,019.40     $   5.84         1.15

Class R3

    1,000.00       1,072.60       4.69       1,020.60       4.57       0.90  

Class R6

    1,000.00       1,075.00       2.61       1,022.60       2.54       0.50  

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2020

 

         

Class R1

    1,000.00       983.70       5.88       1,019.20       5.99       1.18  

Class R3

    1,000.00       984.70       4.59       1,020.50       4.67       0.92  

Class R6

    1,000.00       986.00       2.60       1,022.50       2.64       0.52  

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2025

 

         

Class R1

    1,000.00       982.50       5.88       1,019.20       5.99       1.18  

Class R3

    1,000.00       983.50       4.59       1,020.50       4.67       0.92  

Class R6

    1,000.00       984.70       2.54       1,022.60       2.59       0.51  

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2030

 

         

Class R1

    1,000.00       1,089.80       6.09       1,019.30       5.89       1.16  

Class R3

    1,000.00       1,090.90       4.78       1,020.60       4.62       0.91  

Class R6

    1,000.00       1,092.80       2.68       1,022.60       2.59       0.51  

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2035

 

         

Class R1

    1,000.00       1,102.00       6.08       1,019.40       5.84       1.15  

Class R3

    1,000.00       1,102.20       4.76       1,020.60       4.57       0.90  

Class R6

    1,000.00       1,105.80       2.65       1,022.60       2.54       0.50  

 

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Disclosure of Expenses (continued)

 

 

(unaudited)

 

         

Actual Expenses

   

Hypothetical Expenses (A)

       
Fund   Beginning
Account Value
May 1, 2020
    Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2020
    Expenses Paid
During Period (B)
    Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2020
    Expenses Paid
During Period (B)
    Net Annualized
Expense Ratio (C) (D)
 

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2040

 

         

Class R1

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,110.10     $ 6.10     $ 1,019.40     $ 5.84       1.15 %  

Class R3

    1,000.00       1,111.30       4.78       1,020.60       4.57       0.90  

Class R6

    1,000.00       1,114.30       2.66       1,022.60       2.54       0.50  

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2045

 

         

Class R1

    1,000.00       1,121.60       6.13       1,019.40       5.84       1.15  

Class R3

    1,000.00       1,122.90       4.80       1,020.60       4.57       0.90  

Class R6

    1,000.00       1,125.10       2.67       1,022.60       2.54       0.50  

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2050

 

         

Class R1

      1,000.00         1,129.80         6.21         1,019.30         5.89       1.16  

Class R3

    1,000.00       1,131.10       4.87       1,020.60       4.62       0.91  

Class R6

    1,000.00       1,134.00       2.74       1,022.60       2.59       0.51  

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2055

 

         

Class R1

    1,000.00       1,129.40       6.16       1,019.40       5.84       1.15  

Class R3

    1,000.00       1,129.80       4.82       1,020.60       4.57       0.90  

Class R6

    1,000.00       1,133.10       2.68       1,022.60       2.54       0.50  

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2060

 

         

Class R1

    1,000.00       1,129.50       6.10       1,019.40       5.79       1.14  

Class R3

    1,000.00       1,130.90       4.77       1,020.70       4.52       0.89  

Class R6

    1,000.00       1,132.10       2.63       1,022.70       2.49       0.49  

Transamerica ClearTrack® Retirement Income

 

         

Class R1

    1,000.00       1,057.40       5.84       1,019.50       5.74       1.13  

Class R3

    1,000.00       1,059.50       4.56       1,020.70       4.47       0.88  

Class R6

    1,000.00       1,060.90       2.49       1,022.70       2.44       0.48  
(A)    5% return per year before expenses.
(B)    Expenses are calculated using each Fund’s net annualized expense ratios, as disclosed in the table, multiplied by the average account value for the period, multiplied by the number of days in the period (184 days), and divided by the number of days in the year (366 days).
(C)    Net annualized expense ratios, as disclosed in the table, do not include the expenses of the underlying investments in which the Funds invest. The net annualized expense ratios, as stated in the fee table of the Prospectus, may differ from the expense ratios disclosed in this report.
(D)    Net annualized expense ratios are reflective of any applicable fee waivers and/or reimbursements and recapture, if any, are based on the most recent six-months and may differ from the net expense ratio displayed in the Financial Highlights which covers a twelve-month period.

 

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Transamerica ClearTrack® 2015

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Over the past year, global equity returns varied across region. Within the U.S., for the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020, large cap equities outperformed small cap equities, with the S&P 500® Index returning 9.71% versus -0.14% for the Russell 2000® Index. During the first quarter of 2020, U.S. large cap equities experienced their worst quarterly decline since 2008 as the COVID-19 outbreak spread across the globe. Additionally, U.S. equity volatility, as measured by the VIX Index, hit a high of 82.69 – well above its long-term average. U.S. large cap equities rallied over the next two quarters as fiscal stimulus and hopes of a COVID-19 vaccine drove equity market returns. Abroad, emerging markets outperformed developed markets, with the MSCI Emerging Markets Index outperforming the MSCI EAFE Index over the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020.

Crude oil declined over the past year as it was unable to recover from a historic demand decline in the first quarter of 2020 following the COVID-19 outbreak. Gold, on the other hand appreciated over the past year during the market turmoil. The U.S. ten-year yield declined 0.82% over the past year and ended October 2020 at 0.87%. In the first quarter of 2020, the U.S. ten-year yield fell sharply as the COVID-19 pandemic escalated. The U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) cut its policy rate first by fifty basis points and then by one-hundred basis points to support the economy. In July, the ten-year yield fell again as the Fed reiterated that they will use all possible tools to support the U.S. economy and that interest rates will remain near zero “until the Fed is confident that the economy has weathered recent events.” However, longer dated yields rose in August after the Fed announced that it would modify its long-term inflation target to an average of 2%.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica ClearTrack® 2015 (Class R6) returned 6.55%. By comparison, its benchmark, the Dow Jones Target 2015 Index, returned 4.56%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a combination of underlying exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) representing a variety of broad asset classes – equity, fixed income and inflation-hedging – and investment styles. The Fund is managed to the specific target date included in its name, which is intended to coincide, generally, with an investor’s retirement year. The Fund follows a particular glidepath in which over time the Fund’s target asset mix will gradually become more conservative until approximately 10 years after the target date, at which time the target asset mix will become static.

For the year ended October 31, 2020, the Fund outperformed its benchmark, the Dow Jones Target 2015 Index. Asset allocation and sub asset class selection effects were the primary factors in outperformance as the Fund held an overweight allocation to equities relative to its benchmark. Within equities, allocations to U.S. large cap equity contributed the most while international developed equity detracted. Within fixed income, U.S. fixed income and TIPS contributed while international fixed income and high yield detracted. The top performing holdings were the Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF and iShares TIPS Bond ETF. The two negative performers were the Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF and Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF.

Lisa Wang, CFA

Thomas Picciochi

Co-Portfolio Managers

QS Investors, LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Fixed Income Funds

     49.0

U.S. Equity Funds

     32.0  

International Equity Funds

     11.5  

Other Investment Company

     6.5  

International Fixed Income Fund

     6.4  

Repurchase Agreement

     1.3  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (6.7

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

 

 

 

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Transamerica ClearTrack® 2015

 

 

(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

       

1 Year

       5 Year       

10 Year or
Since Inception

      

Inception Date

 

Class R1 (NAV)

       5.89        5.01        3.96        03/02/2015  

Class R3 (NAV)

       6.08        N/A          7.82        03/01/2019  

Class R6 (NAV)

       6.55        5.69        4.63        03/02/2015  

Dow Jones Target 2015 Index (A)

       4.56        4.47        3.72           

(A) The Dow Jones Target 2015 Index measures the performance of multi-asset-class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. Each Dow Jones Target Date Index is made up of composite indices representing equity securities, fixed income securities, and money market instruments. The asset class indices are weighted differently within each target date index depending on the time horizon. Each month, the allocations among the asset class indices are rebalanced to reflect an increasingly conservative asset mix.

The Dow Jones Target Date Indices are passively-managed indices designed to automatically adjust their asset allocations over time to reflect reductions in potential risk as an investor’s target date approaches. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The Transamerica ClearTrack® target date options invest in exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) which may represent a variety of broad asset classes including equity, fixed income, inflation-hedging, and short-term defensive instruments and may be subject to all of the risks of these asset classes. ETFs generally present the same risks as an investment in a conventional fund that has the same investment objectives, strategies, and policies. The market price of an ETF’s shares may be above or below the shares’ net asset value; and an active trading market for an ETF’s shares may not develop or be maintained, which may constrain liquidity. The allocations are intended to become more conservative over time: the fund’s asset mix allocated to equities will decrease while the percentage allocated to fixed income will increase as the target date approaches. The higher the allocation is to equities, the greater the risk. The principal value of the investment option is never guaranteed, including at and after the target date. Diversification does not assure a profit or protect against market loss.

 

 

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Transamerica ClearTrack® 2015

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS - 98.9%  
International Equity Funds - 11.5%  

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF

    82,792        $3,266,144  

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF

    16,138        707,006  
    

 

 

 
       3,973,150  
    

 

 

 
International Fixed Income Fund - 6.4%  

Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (A)

    37,874        2,209,569  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Equity Funds - 32.0%  

Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF (A)

    127,899        10,066,930  

Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF

    14,006        977,899  
    

 

 

 
       11,044,829  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Fixed Income Funds - 49.0%  

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF

    112,948        13,237,506  

iShares TIPS Bond ETF

    19,602        2,454,759  

Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF

    25,613        1,231,729  
    

 

 

 
       16,923,994  
    

 

 

 

Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(Cost $28,941,051)

 

     34,151,542  
  

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 6.5%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 6.5%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 0.09% (B)

    2,240,326        2,240,326  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $2,240,326)

 

     2,240,326  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 1.3%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 0.00% (B), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $433,387 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 0.13%, due 09/15/2023, and with a value of $442,104.

    $433,387        $ 433,387  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $433,387)

 

     433,387  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $31,614,764)

 

     36,825,255  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (6.7)%

       (2,308,142
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $34,517,113  
    

 

 

 
 

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (C)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Exchange-Traded Funds

   $ 34,151,542      $      $      $ 34,151,542  

Other Investment Company

     2,240,326                      2,240,326  

Repurchase Agreement

            433,387               433,387  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 36,391,868      $ 433,387      $      $ 36,825,255  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $2,258,297, collateralized by cash collateral of $2,240,326 and non-cash collateral, such as U.S. government securities and irrevocable letters of credit, of $72,450. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(B)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2020.
(C)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica ClearTrack® 2020

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Over the past year, global equity returns varied across region. Within the U.S., for the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020, large cap equities outperformed small cap equities, with the S&P 500® Index returning 9.71% versus -0.14% for the Russell 2000® Index. During the first quarter of 2020, U.S. large cap equities experienced their worst quarterly decline since 2008 as the COVID-19 outbreak spread across the globe. Additionally, U.S. equity volatility, as measured by the VIX Index, hit a high of 82.69 – well above its long-term average. U.S. large cap equities rallied over the next two quarters as fiscal stimulus and hopes of a COVID-19 vaccine drove equity market returns. Abroad, emerging markets outperformed developed markets, with the MSCI Emerging Markets Index outperforming the MSCI EAFE Index over the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020.

Crude oil declined over the past year as it was unable to recover from a historic demand decline in the first quarter of 2020 following the COVID-19 outbreak. Gold, on the other hand appreciated over the past year during the market turmoil. The U.S. ten-year yield declined 0.82% over the past year and ended October 2020 at 0.87%. In the first quarter of 2020, the U.S. ten-year yield fell sharply as the COVID-19 pandemic escalated. The U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) cut its policy rate first by fifty basis points and then by one-hundred basis points to support the economy. In July, the ten-year yield fell again as the Fed reiterated that they will use all possible tools to support the U.S. economy and that interest rates will remain near zero “until the Fed is confident that the economy has weathered recent events.” However, longer dated yields rose in August after the Fed announced that it would modify its long-term inflation target to an average of 2%.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica ClearTrack® 2020 (Class R6) returned -10.60%. By comparison, its benchmark, the Dow Jones Target 2020 Index, returned 4.26%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a combination of underlying exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) representing a variety of broad asset classes – equity, fixed income and inflation-hedging – and investment styles. The Fund is managed to the specific target date included in its name, which is intended to coincide, generally, with an investor’s retirement year. The Fund follows a particular glidepath in which over time the Fund’s target asset mix will gradually become more conservative until approximately 10 years after the target date, at which time the target asset mix will become static.

The Fund’s glidepath includes the use of a dynamic rebalancing strategy called Dynamic Risk Management (“DRM”), which seeks to limit an investor’s exposure to extended periods of market declines, in the five years before and five years after retirement. Dynamic Rebalancing involves systematically raising the allocation to cash in response to rising volatility and declines in the Fund’s net asset value. It works best during extended market declines, and often falls short in sideways, or oscillating, markets.

For the year ended October 31, 2020, the Fund underperformed its benchmark, the Dow Jones Target 2020 Index. The DRM process was the primary cause of the underperformance as the process de-risked the Fund following the market sell-off in the first quarter of 2020, but did not re-risk the portfolio during the market recovery during the second and third quarters of 2020, and therefore the Fund did not fully participate in the recovery. Asset allocation effects due to the timing of the de-risking were the primary driver of underperformance. The Fund mitigated some of the large equity drawdowns in the beginning of the year yet was unable to recover the losses due to maintaining the de-risked position during the market rebound that followed. In August, we implemented enhancements to the Fund in an effort to improve the adaptiveness of the DRM strategy in turbulent markets. These enhancements seek to increase the responsiveness of how we de-risk the Fund during market drawdowns and re-risk in recoveries. Additionally, we increased the minimum weighting to the strategic allocation from 5% to 40% of assets to seek to increase market participation in recovery periods.

Lisa Wang, CFA

Thomas Picciochi

Co-Portfolio Managers

QS Investors, LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Fixed Income Funds

     45.7

U.S. Equity Funds

     35.3  

International Equity Funds

     14.1  

International Fixed Income Fund

     4.1  

Other Investment Company

     1.6  

Repurchase Agreement

     1.4  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (2.2

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

 

 

 

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Transamerica ClearTrack® 2020

 

 

(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

       

1 Year

       5 Year       

10 Year or
Since Inception

      

Inception Date

 

Class R1 (NAV)

       (11.16 )%         1.53        0.89        03/02/2015  

Class R3 (NAV)

       (10.91 )%         N/A          (2.92 )%         03/01/2019  

Class R6 (NAV)

       (10.60 )%         2.18        1.54        03/02/2015  

Dow Jones Target 2020 Index (A)

       4.26        5.09        4.22           

(A) The Dow Jones Target 2020 Index measures the performance of multi-asset-class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. Each Dow Jones Target Date Index is made up of composite indices representing equity securities, fixed income securities, and money market instruments. The asset class indices are weighted differently within each target date index depending on the time horizon. Each month, the allocations among the asset class indices are rebalanced to reflect an increasingly conservative asset mix.

The Dow Jones Target Date Indices are passively-managed indices designed to automatically adjust their asset allocations over time to reflect reductions in potential risk as an investor’s target date approaches. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The Transamerica ClearTrack® target date options invest in exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) which may represent a variety of broad asset classes including equity, fixed income, inflation-hedging, and short-term defensive instruments and may be subject to all of the risks of these asset classes. ETFs generally present the same risks as an investment in a conventional fund that has the same investment objectives, strategies, and policies. The market price of an ETF’s shares may be above or below the shares’ net asset value; and an active trading market for an ETF’s shares may not develop or be maintained, which may constrain liquidity. The allocations are intended to become more conservative over time: the fund’s asset mix allocated to equities will decrease while the percentage allocated to fixed income will increase as the target date approaches. The higher the allocation is to equities, the greater the risk. The principal value of the investment option is never guaranteed, including at and after the target date. Diversification does not assure a profit or protect against market loss.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS - 99.2%  
International Equity Funds - 14.1%  

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF

    111,652        $4,404,671  

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF

    21,353        935,475  
    

 

 

 
       5,340,146  
    

 

 

 
International Fixed Income Fund - 4.1%  

Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (A)

    26,617        1,552,836  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Equity Funds - 35.3%  

Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF

    157,044        12,360,933  

Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF

    14,768        1,031,102  
    

 

 

 
       13,392,035  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Fixed Income Funds - 45.7%  

iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF

    3,617        434,257  

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF

    119,864        14,048,061  

iShares TIPS Bond ETF

    14,903        1,866,303  

Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF

    21,146        1,016,911  
    

 

 

 
       17,365,532  
    

 

 

 

Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(Cost $37,846,287)

 

     37,650,549  
  

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 1.6%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 1.6%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 0.09% (B)

    613,095        613,095  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $613,095)

 

     613,095  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 1.4%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 0.00% (B), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $531,047 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 0.13%, due 09/15/2023, and with a value of $541,724.

    $531,047        $ 531,047  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $531,047)

 

     531,047  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $38,990,429)

 

     38,794,691  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (2.2)%

       (822,795
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $37,971,896  
    

 

 

 
 

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (C)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Exchange-Traded Funds

   $ 37,650,549      $      $      $ 37,650,549  

Other Investment Company

     613,095                      613,095  

Repurchase Agreement

            531,047               531,047  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 38,263,644      $ 531,047      $      $ 38,794,691  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    All or a portion of the security is on loan. The value of the security on loan is $1,274,087, collateralized by cash collateral of $613,095 and non-cash collateral, such as U.S. government securities and irrevocable letters of credit, of $691,786. The amount on loan indicated may not correspond with the security on loan identified because a security with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(B)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2020.
(C)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica ClearTrack® 2025

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Over the past year, global equity returns varied across region. Within the U.S., for the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020, large cap equities outperformed small cap equities, with the S&P 500® Index returning 9.71% versus -0.14% for the Russell 2000® Index. During the first quarter of 2020, U.S. large cap equities experienced their worst quarterly decline since 2008 as the COVID-19 outbreak spread across the globe. Additionally, U.S. equity volatility, as measured by the VIX Index, hit a high of 82.69 – well above its long-term average. U.S. large cap equities rallied over the next two quarters as fiscal stimulus and hopes of a COVID-19 vaccine drove equity market returns. Abroad, emerging markets outperformed developed markets, with the MSCI Emerging Markets Index outperforming the MSCI EAFE Index over the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020.

Crude oil declined over the past year as it was unable to recover from a historic demand decline in the first quarter of 2020 following the COVID-19 outbreak. Gold, on the other hand appreciated over the past year during the market turmoil. The U.S. ten-year yield declined 0.82% over the past year and ended October 2020 at 0.87%. In the first quarter of 2020, the U.S. ten-year yield fell sharply as the COVID-19 pandemic escalated. The U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) cut its policy rate first by fifty basis points and then by one-hundred basis points to support the economy. In July, the ten-year yield fell again as the Fed reiterated that they will use all possible tools to support the U.S. economy and that interest rates will remain near zero “until the Fed is confident that the economy has weathered recent events.” However, longer dated yields rose in August after the Fed announced that it would modify its long-term inflation target to an average of 2%.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica ClearTrack® 2025 (Class R6) returned -11.26%. By comparison, its benchmark, the Dow Jones Target 2025 Index, returned 4.26%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a combination of underlying exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) representing a variety of broad asset classes – equity, fixed income and inflation-hedging – and investment styles. The Fund is managed to the specific target date included in its name, which is intended to coincide, generally, with an investor’s retirement year. The Fund follows a particular glidepath in which over time the Fund’s target asset mix will gradually become more conservative until approximately 10 years after the target date, at which time the target asset mix will become static.

The Fund’s glidepath includes the use of a dynamic rebalancing strategy called Dynamic Risk Management (“DRM”), which seeks to limit an investor’s exposure to extended periods of market declines, in the five years before and five years after retirement. Dynamic Rebalancing involves systematically raising the allocation to cash in response to rising volatility and declines in the Fund’s net asset value. It works best during extended market declines, and often falls short in sideways, or oscillating, markets.

For the year ended October 31, 2020, the Fund underperformed its benchmark, the Dow Jones Target 2025 Index. The DRM process was the primary cause of the underperformance as the process de-risked the Fund following the market sell off in the first quarter of 2020, but did not re-risk the portfolio during the market recovery during the second and third quarters of 2020, and therefore the Fund did not fully participate in the recovery. Asset allocation effects due to the timing of the de-risking were the primary driver of underperformance. The Fund mitigated some of the large equity drawdowns in the beginning of the year yet was unable to recover the losses due to maintaining the de-risked position during the market rebound that followed. In August, we implemented enhancements to the Fund in an effort to improve the adaptiveness of the DRM strategy in turbulent markets. These enhancements seek to increase the responsiveness of how we de-risk the Fund during market drawdowns and re-risk in recoveries. Additionally, we increased the minimum weighting to the strategic allocation from 5% to 40% of assets to seek to increase market participation in recovery periods.

Lisa Wang, CFA

Thomas Picciochi

Co-Portfolio Managers

QS Investors, LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Fixed Income Funds

     45.7

U.S. Equity Funds

     36.1  

International Equity Funds

     16.1  

International Fixed Income Fund

     2.3  

Repurchase Agreement

     2.1  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (2.3

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

 

 

 

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Transamerica ClearTrack® 2025

 

 

(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

       

1 Year

       5 Year       

10 Year or

Since Inception

      

Inception Date

 

Class R1 (NAV)

       (11.77 )%         2.12        1.45        03/02/2015  

Class R3 (NAV)

       (11.58 )%         N/A          (3.36 )%         03/01/2019  

Class R6 (NAV)

       (11.26 )%         2.77        2.09        03/02/2015  

Dow Jones Target 2025 Index (A)

       4.26        5.76        4.74           

(A) The Dow Jones Target 2025 Index measures the performance of multi-asset-class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. Each Dow Jones Target Date Index is made up of composite indices representing equity securities, fixed income securities, and money market instruments. The asset class indices are weighted differently within each target date index depending on the time horizon. Each month, the allocations among the asset class indices are rebalanced to reflect an increasingly conservative asset mix.

The Dow Jones Target Date Indices are passively-managed indices designed to automatically adjust their asset allocations over time to reflect reductions in potential risk as an investor’s target date approaches. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The Transamerica ClearTrack® target date options invest in exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) which may represent a variety of broad asset classes including equity, fixed income, inflation-hedging, and short-term defensive instruments and may be subject to all of the risks of these asset classes. ETFs generally present the same risks as an investment in a conventional fund that has the same investment objectives, strategies, and policies. The market price of an ETF’s shares may be above or below the shares’ net asset value; and an active trading market for an ETF’s shares may not develop or be maintained, which may constrain liquidity. The allocations are intended to become more conservative over time: the fund’s asset mix allocated to equities will decrease while the percentage allocated to fixed income will increase as the target date approaches. The higher the allocation is to equities, the greater the risk. The principal value of the investment option is never guaranteed, including at and after the target date. Diversification does not assure a profit or protect against market loss.

 

 

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Transamerica ClearTrack® 2025

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS - 100.2%  
International Equity Funds - 16.1%  

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF

    195,229        $7,701,784  

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF

    35,706        1,564,280  
    

 

 

 
       9,266,064  
    

 

 

 
International Fixed Income Fund - 2.3%  

Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (A)

    23,053        1,344,912  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Equity Funds - 36.1%  

Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF

    246,509        19,402,723  

Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF

    19,962        1,393,747  
    

 

 

 
       20,796,470  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Fixed Income Funds - 45.7%  

iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF

    33,996        4,081,560  

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF

    162,396        19,032,811  

iShares TIPS Bond ETF

    17,140        2,146,442  

Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF

    21,611        1,039,273  
    

 

 

 
       26,300,086  
    

 

 

 

Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(Cost $57,871,632)

 

     57,707,532  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 2.1%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 0.00% (B), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $1,223,436 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 0.13%, due 09/15/2023, and with a value of $1,247,953.

    $1,223,436        $ 1,223,436  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $1,223,436)

 

     1,223,436  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $59,095,068)

 

     58,930,968  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (2.3)%

       (1,334,696
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $57,596,272  
    

 

 

 
 

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (C)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Exchange-Traded Funds

   $ 57,707,532      $      $      $ 57,707,532  

Repurchase Agreement

            1,223,436               1,223,436  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 57,707,532      $ 1,223,436      $      $ 58,930,968  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    All or a portion of the security is on loan. The value of the security on loan is $1,331,435, collateralized by non-cash collateral, such as U.S. government securities and irrevocable letters of credit, of $1,363,615. The amount on loan indicated may not correspond with the security on loan identified because a security with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(B)    Rate disclosed reflects the yield at October 31, 2020.
(C)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica ClearTrack® 2030

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Over the past year, global equity returns varied across region. Within the U.S., for the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020, large cap equities outperformed small cap equities, with the S&P 500® Index returning 9.71% versus -0.14% for the Russell 2000® Index. During the first quarter of 2020, U.S. large cap equities experienced their worst quarterly decline since 2008 as the COVID-19 outbreak spread across the globe. Additionally, U.S. equity volatility, as measured by the VIX Index, hit a high of 82.69 – well above its long-term average. U.S. large cap equities rallied over the next two quarters as fiscal stimulus and hopes of a COVID-19 vaccine drove equity market returns. Abroad, emerging markets outperformed developed markets, with the MSCI Emerging Markets Index outperforming the MSCI EAFE Index over the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020.

Crude oil declined over the past year as it was unable to recover from a historic demand decline in the first quarter of 2020 following the COVID-19 outbreak. Gold, on the other hand appreciated over the past year during the market turmoil. The U.S. ten-year yield declined 0.82% over the past year and ended October 2020 at 0.87%. In the first quarter of 2020, the U.S. ten-year yield fell sharply as the COVID-19 pandemic escalated. The U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) cut its policy rate first by fifty basis points and then by one-hundred basis points to support the economy. In July, the ten-year yield fell again as the Fed reiterated that they will use all possible tools to support the U.S. economy and that interest rates will remain near zero “until the Fed is confident that the economy has weathered recent events.” However, longer dated yields rose in August after the Fed announced that it would modify its long-term inflation target to an average of 2%.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica ClearTrack® 2030 (Class R6) returned 6.09%. By comparison, its benchmark, the Dow Jones Target 2030 Index, returned 4.26%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a combination of underlying exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) representing a variety of broad asset classes – equity, fixed income and inflation-hedging – and investment styles. The Fund is managed to the specific target date included in its name, which is intended to coincide, generally, with an investor’s retirement year. The Fund follows a particular glidepath in which over time the Fund’s target asset mix will gradually become more conservative until approximately 10 years after the target date, at which time the target asset mix will become static.

For the year ended October 31, 2020, the Fund outperformed its benchmark, the Dow Jones Target 2030 Index. Asset allocation and sub asset class selection effects were the primary factors in outperformance as the Fund held an overweight allocation to equities relative to its benchmark. Within equities, allocations to U.S. large cap equity contributed the most while international developed equity detracted. Within fixed income, U.S. fixed income and TIPS contributed while international fixed income and high yield detracted. The top performing holdings were the Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF and iShares TIPS Bond ETF. The worst performers were the Schwab U.S. REIT ETF and Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF.

Lisa Wang, CFA

Thomas Picciochi

Co-Portfolio Managers

QS Investors, LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Equity Funds

     41.6

U.S. Fixed Income Funds

     36.5  

International Equity Funds

     19.3  

Other Investment Company

     2.4  

International Fixed Income Fund

     2.0  

Repurchase Agreement

     0.8  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (2.6

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

 

 

 

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Transamerica ClearTrack® 2030

 

 

(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

       

1 Year

       5 Year       

10 Year or

Since Inception

      

Inception Date

 

Class R1 (NAV)

       5.48        6.20        5.11        03/02/2015  

Class R3 (NAV)

       5.74        N/A          7.59        03/01/2019  

Class R6 (NAV)

       6.09        6.89        5.79        03/02/2015  

Dow Jones Target 2030 Index (A)

       4.26        6.48        5.30           

(A) The Dow Jones Target 2030 Index measures the performance of multi-asset-class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. Each Dow Jones Target Date Index is made up of composite indices representing equity securities, fixed income securities, and money market instruments. The asset class indices are weighted differently within each target date index depending on the time horizon. Each month, the allocations among the asset class indices are rebalanced to reflect an increasingly conservative asset mix.

The Dow Jones Target Date Indices are passively-managed indices designed to automatically adjust their asset allocations over time to reflect reductions in potential risk as an investor’s target date approaches. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The Transamerica ClearTrack® target date options invest in exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) which may represent a variety of broad asset classes including equity, fixed income, inflation-hedging, and short-term defensive instruments and may be subject to all of the risks of these asset classes. ETFs generally present the same risks as an investment in a conventional fund that has the same investment objectives, strategies, and policies. The market price of an ETF’s shares may be above or below the shares’ net asset value; and an active trading market for an ETF’s shares may not develop or be maintained, which may constrain liquidity. The allocations are intended to become more conservative over time: the fund’s asset mix allocated to equities will decrease while the percentage allocated to fixed income will increase as the target date approaches. The higher the allocation is to equities, the greater the risk. The principal value of the investment option is never guaranteed, including at and after the target date. Diversification does not assure a profit or protect against market loss.

 

 

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Transamerica ClearTrack® 2030

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS - 99.4%  
International Equity Funds - 19.3%  

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF

    220,849        $8,712,493  

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF

    42,992        1,883,480  
    

 

 

 
       10,595,973  
    

 

 

 
International Fixed Income Fund - 2.0%  

Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (A)

    18,894        1,102,276  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Equity Funds - 41.6%  

Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF

    266,517        20,977,553  

Schwab U.S. REIT ETF (A)

    8,894        304,797  

Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF (A)

    22,334        1,559,360  
    

 

 

 
       22,841,710  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Fixed Income Funds - 36.5%  

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF

    151,079        17,706,459  

iShares TIPS Bond ETF

    13,302        1,665,809  

Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF

    14,278        686,629  
    

 

 

 
       20,058,897  
    

 

 

 

Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(Cost $44,806,390)

 

     54,598,856  
  

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 2.4%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 2.4%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 0.09% (B)

    1,326,949        1,326,949  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $1,326,949)

 

     1,326,949  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 0.8%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 0.00% (B), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $436,021 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 0.13%, due 09/15/2023, and with a value of $444,799.

    $436,021        $ 436,021  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $436,021)

 

     436,021  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $46,569,360)

 

     56,361,826  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (2.6)%

       (1,452,013
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $54,909,813  
    

 

 

 
 

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (C)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Exchange-Traded Funds

   $ 54,598,856      $      $      $ 54,598,856  

Other Investment Company

     1,326,949                      1,326,949  

Repurchase Agreement

            436,021               436,021  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 55,925,805      $ 436,021      $      $ 56,361,826  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $1,296,343, collateralized by cash collateral of $1,326,949. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(B)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2020.
(C)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica ClearTrack® 2035

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Over the past year, global equity returns varied across region. Within the U.S., for the period ended October 31, 2020, large cap equities outperformed small cap equities, with the S&P 500® Index returning 9.71% versus -0.14% for the Russell 2000® Index. During the first quarter of 2020, U.S. large cap equities experienced their worst quarterly decline since 2008 as the COVID-19 outbreak spread across the globe. Additionally, U.S. equity volatility, as measured by the VIX Index, hit a high of 82.69 – well above its long-term average. U.S. large cap equities rallied over the next two quarters as fiscal stimulus and hopes of a COVID-19 vaccine drove equity market returns. Abroad, emerging markets outperformed developed markets, with the MSCI Emerging Markets Index outperforming the MSCI EAFE Index over the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020.

Crude oil declined over the past year as it was unable to recover from a historic demand decline in the first quarter of 2020 following the COVID-19 outbreak. Gold, on the other hand appreciated over the past year during the market turmoil. The U.S. ten-year yield declined 0.82% over the past year and ended October 2020 at 0.87%. In the first quarter of 2020, the U.S. ten-year yield fell sharply as the COVID-19 pandemic escalated. The U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) cut its policy rate first by fifty basis points and then by one-hundred basis points to support the economy. In July, the ten-year yield fell again as the Fed reiterated that they will use all possible tools to support the U.S. economy and that interest rates will remain near zero “until the Fed is confident that the economy has weathered recent events.” However, longer dated yields rose in August after the Fed announced that it would modify its long-term inflation target to an average of 2%.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica ClearTrack® 2035 (Class R6) returned 6.10%. By comparison, its benchmark, the Dow Jones Target 2035 Index, returned 4.21%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a combination of underlying exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) representing a variety of broad asset classes – equity, fixed income and inflation-hedging – and investment styles. The Fund is managed to the specific target date included in its name, which is intended to coincide, generally, with an investor’s retirement year. The Fund follows a particular glidepath in which over time the Fund’s target asset mix will gradually become more conservative until approximately 10 years after the target date, at which time the target asset mix will become static.

For the year ended October 31, 2020, the Fund outperformed its benchmark, the Dow Jones Target 2035 Index. Asset allocation and sub asset class selection effects were the primary factors in outperformance as the Fund held an overweight allocation to equities relative to its benchmark. Within equities, allocations to U.S. large cap equity contributed the most while international developed equity detracted. Within fixed income, U.S. fixed income contributed while international fixed income detracted. The top performing holdings were the Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF and Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF. The worst performers were the Schwab U.S. REIT ETF and Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF.

Lisa Wang, CFA

Thomas Picciochi

Co-Portfolio Managers

QS Investors, LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Equity Funds

     48.8

U.S. Fixed Income Funds

     26.2  

International Equity Funds

     22.5  

Other Investment Company

     2.8  

International Fixed Income Fund

     1.5  

Repurchase Agreement

     1.1  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (2.9

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

 

 

 

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Transamerica ClearTrack® 2035

 

 

(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

       

1 Year

       5 Year       

10 Year or

Since Inception

      

Inception Date

 

Class R1 (NAV)

       5.31        6.60        5.45        03/02/2015  

Class R3 (NAV)

       5.57        N/A          7.43        03/01/2019  

Class R6 (NAV)

       6.10        7.31        6.13        03/02/2015  

Dow Jones Target 2035 Index (A)

       4.21        7.06        5.70           

(A) The Dow Jones Target 2035 Index measures the performance of multi-asset-class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. Each Dow Jones Target Date Index is made up of composite indices representing equity securities, fixed income securities, and money market instruments. The asset class indices are weighted differently within each target date index depending on the time horizon. Each month, the allocations among the asset class indices are rebalanced to reflect an increasingly conservative asset mix.

The Dow Jones Target Date Indices are passively-managed indices designed to automatically adjust their asset allocations over time to reflect reductions in potential risk as an investor’s target date approaches. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The Transamerica ClearTrack® target date options invest in exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) which may represent a variety of broad asset classes including equity, fixed income, inflation-hedging, and short-term defensive instruments and may be subject to all of the risks of these asset classes. ETFs generally present the same risks as an investment in a conventional fund that has the same investment objectives, strategies, and policies. The market price of an ETF’s shares may be above or below the shares’ net asset value; and an active trading market for an ETF’s shares may not develop or be maintained, which may constrain liquidity. The allocations are intended to become more conservative over time: the fund’s asset mix allocated to equities will decrease while the percentage allocated to fixed income will increase as the target date approaches. The higher the allocation is to equities, the greater the risk. The principal value of the investment option is never guaranteed, including at and after the target date. Diversification does not assure a profit or protect against market loss.

 

 

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Transamerica ClearTrack® 2035

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS - 99.0%  
International Equity Funds - 22.5%  

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF

    264,019        $10,415,550  

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF

    52,526        2,301,164  
    

 

 

 
       12,716,714  
    

 

 

 
International Fixed Income Fund - 1.5%  

Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (A)

    14,484        844,996  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Equity Funds - 48.8%  

Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF

    322,115        25,353,671  

Schwab U.S. REIT ETF (A)

    12,547        429,986  

Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF (A)

    25,383        1,772,241  
    

 

 

 
       27,555,898  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Fixed Income Funds - 26.2%  

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF

    121,113        14,194,444  

iShares TIPS Bond ETF

    4,532        567,542  
    

 

 

 
       14,761,986  
    

 

 

 

Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(Cost $44,414,374)

 

     55,879,594  
  

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 2.8%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 2.8%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 0.09% (B)

    1,564,223        1,564,223  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $1,564,223)

 

     1,564,223  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 1.1%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 0.00% (B), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $600,071 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 0.13%, due 09/15/2023, and with a value of $612,098.

    $600,071        $ 600,071  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $600,071)

 

     600,071  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $46,578,668)

 

     58,043,888  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (2.9)%

       (1,638,585
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $56,405,303  
    

 

 

 
 

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (C)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Exchange-Traded Funds

   $ 55,879,594      $      $      $ 55,879,594  

Other Investment Company

     1,564,223                      1,564,223  

Repurchase Agreement

            600,071               600,071  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 57,443,817      $ 600,071      $      $ 58,043,888  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $1,529,680, collateralized by cash collateral of $1,564,223. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(B)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2020.
(C)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica ClearTrack® 2040

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Over the past year, global equity returns varied across region. Within the U.S., for the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020, large cap equities outperformed small cap equities, with the S&P 500® Index returning 9.71% versus -0.14% for the Russell 2000® Index. During the first quarter of 2020, U.S. large cap equities experienced their worst quarterly decline since 2008 as the COVID-19 outbreak spread across the globe. Additionally, U.S. equity volatility, as measured by the VIX Index, hit a high of 82.69 – well above its long-term average. U.S. large cap equities rallied over the next two quarters as fiscal stimulus and hopes of a COVID-19 vaccine drove equity market returns. Abroad, emerging markets outperformed developed markets, with the MSCI Emerging Markets Index outperforming the MSCI EAFE Index over the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020.

Crude oil declined over the past year as it was unable to recover from a historic demand decline in the first quarter of 2020 following the COVID-19 outbreak. Gold, on the other hand appreciated over the past year during the market turmoil. The U.S. ten-year yield declined 0.82% over the past year and ended October 2020 at 0.87%. In the first quarter of 2020, the U.S. ten-year yield fell sharply as the COVID-19 pandemic escalated. The U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) cut its policy rate first by fifty basis points and then by one-hundred basis points to support the economy. In July, the ten-year yield fell again as the Fed reiterated that they will use all possible tools to support the U.S. economy and that interest rates will remain near zero “until the Fed is confident that the economy has weathered recent events.” However, longer dated yields rose in August after the Fed announced that it would modify its long-term inflation target to an average of 2%.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica ClearTrack® 2040 (Class R6) returned 5.93%. By comparison, its benchmark, the Dow Jones Target 2040 Index, returned 4.10%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a combination of underlying exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) representing a variety of broad asset classes – equity, fixed income and inflation-hedging – and investment styles. The Fund is managed to the specific target date included in its name, which is intended to coincide, generally, with an investor’s retirement year. The Fund follows a particular glidepath in which over time the Fund’s target asset mix will gradually become more conservative until approximately 10 years after the target date, at which time the target asset mix will become static.

For the year ended October 31, 2020, the Fund outperformed its benchmark, the Dow Jones Target 2040 Index. Asset allocation and sub asset class selection effects were the primary factors in outperformance as the Fund held an overweight allocation to equities relative to its benchmark. Within equities, allocations to U.S. large cap equity contributed the most while international developed equity detracted. Within fixed income, U.S. fixed income contributed while international fixed income detracted. The top performing holdings were the Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF and Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF. The worst performers were the Schwab U.S. REIT ETF and Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF.

Lisa Wang, CFA

Thomas Picciochi

Co-Portfolio Managers

QS Investors, LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Equity Funds

     52.4

International Equity Funds

     24.3  

U.S. Fixed Income Fund

     21.2  

Repurchase Agreement

     1.3  

Other Investment Company

     1.0  

International Fixed Income Fund

     1.0  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (1.2

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

 

 

 

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Transamerica ClearTrack® 2040

 

 

(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

       

1 Year

       5 Year       

10 Year or
Since Inception

      

Inception Date

 

Class R1 (NAV)

       5.27        6.94        5.70        03/02/2015  

Class R3 (NAV)

       5.52        N/A          7.34        03/01/2019  

Class R6 (NAV)

       5.93        7.72        6.45        03/02/2015  

Dow Jones Target 2040 Index (A)

       4.10        7.53        6.01           

(A) The Dow Jones Target 2040 Index measures the performance of multi-asset-class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. Each Dow Jones Target Date Index is made up of composite indices representing equity securities, fixed income securities, and money market instruments. The asset class indices are weighted differently within each target date index depending on the time horizon. Each month, the allocations among the asset class indices are rebalanced to reflect an increasingly conservative asset mix.

The Dow Jones Target Date Indices are passively-managed indices designed to automatically adjust their asset allocations over time to reflect reductions in potential risk as an investor’s target date approaches. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The Transamerica ClearTrack® target date options invest in exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) which may represent a variety of broad asset classes including equity, fixed income, inflation-hedging, and short-term defensive instruments and may be subject to all of the risks of these asset classes. ETFs generally present the same risks as an investment in a conventional fund that has the same investment objectives, strategies, and policies. The market price of an ETF’s shares may be above or below the shares’ net asset value; and an active trading market for an ETF’s shares may not develop or be maintained, which may constrain liquidity. The allocations are intended to become more conservative over time: the fund’s asset mix allocated to equities will decrease while the percentage allocated to fixed income will increase as the target date approaches. The higher the allocation is to equities, the greater the risk. The principal value of the investment option is never guaranteed, including at and after the target date. Diversification does not assure a profit or protect against market loss.

 

 

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Transamerica ClearTrack® 2040

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS - 98.9%  
International Equity Funds - 24.3%  

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF

    253,950        $10,018,328  

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF

    52,203        2,287,013  
    

 

 

 
       12,305,341  
    

 

 

 
International Fixed Income Fund - 1.0%  

Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (A)

    8,482        494,840  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Equity Funds - 52.4%  

Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF

    310,568        24,444,807  

Schwab U.S. REIT ETF (A)

    12,959        444,105  

Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF

    23,742        1,657,667  
    

 

 

 
       26,546,579  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Fixed Income Fund - 21.2%  

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF

    91,457        10,718,760  
    

 

 

 

Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(Cost $39,656,790)

 

     50,065,520  
  

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 1.0%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 1.0%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 0.09% (B)

    512,315        512,315  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $512,315)

 

     512,315  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 1.3%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 0.00% (B), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $635,013 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 0.13%, due 09/15/2023, and with a value of $647,734.

    $635,013        $ 635,013  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $635,013)

 

     635,013  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $40,804,118)

 

     51,212,848  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (1.2)%

       (626,840
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $50,586,008  
    

 

 

 
 

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (C)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

           

Exchange-Traded Funds

   $ 50,065,520      $      $      $ 50,065,520  

Other Investment Company

     512,315                      512,315  

Repurchase Agreement

            635,013               635,013  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 50,577,835      $ 635,013      $      $ 51,212,848  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $500,516, collateralized by cash collateral of $512,315. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(B)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2020.
(C)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Table of Contents

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2045

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Over the past year, global equity returns varied across region. Within the U.S., for the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020, large cap equities outperformed small cap equtiies, with the S&P 500® Index returning 9.71% versus -0.14% for the Russell 2000® Index. During the first quarter of 2020, U.S. large cap equities experienced their worst quarterly decline since 2008 as the COVID-19 outbreak spread across the globe. Additionally, U.S. equity volatility, as measured by the VIX Index, hit a high of 82.69 – well above its long-term average. U.S. large cap equities rallied over the next two quarters as fiscal stimulus and hopes of a COVID-19 vaccine drove equity market returns. Abroad, emerging markets outperformed developed markets, with the MSCI Emerging Markets Index outperforming the MSCI EAFE Index over the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020.

Crude oil declined over the past year as it was unable to recover from a historic demand decline in the first quarter of 2020 following the COVID-19 outbreak. Gold, on the other hand appreciated over the past year during the market turmoil. The U.S. ten-year yield declined 0.82% over the past year and ended October 2020 at 0.87%. In the first quarter of 2020, the U.S. ten-year yield fell sharply as the COVID-19 pandemic escalated. The U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) cut its policy rate first by fifty basis points and then by one-hundred basis points to support the economy. In July, the ten-year yield fell again as the Fed reiterated that they will use all possible tools to support the U.S. economy and that interest rates will remain near zero “until the Fed is confident that the economy has weathered recent events.” However, longer dated yields rose in August after the Fed announced that it would modify its long-term inflation target to an average of 2%.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica ClearTrack® 2045 (Class R6) returned 5.76%. By comparison, its benchmark, the Dow Jones Target 2045 Index, returned 3.98%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a combination of underlying exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) representing a variety of broad asset classes – equity, fixed income and inflation-hedging – and investment styles. The Fund is managed to the specific target date included in its name, which is intended to coincide, generally, with an investor’s retirement year. The Fund follows a particular glidepath in which over time the Fund’s target asset mix will gradually become more conservative until approximately 10 years after the target date, at which time the target asset mix will become static.

For the year ended October 31, 2020, the Fund outperformed its benchmark, the Dow Jones Target 2045 Index. Asset allocation and sub asset class selection effects were the primary factors in outperformance as the Fund held an overweight allocation to equities relative to its benchmark. Within equities, allocations to U.S. large cap equity contributed the most while international developed equity detracted. Within fixed income, U.S. fixed income contributed to performance. The top performing holdings were the Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF and Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF. The worst performers were the Schwab U.S. REIT ETF and Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF.

Lisa Wang, CFA

Thomas Picciochi

Co-Portfolio Managers

QS Investors, LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Equity Funds

     59.7

International Equity Funds

     27.1  

U.S. Fixed Income Fund

     12.5  

Other Investment Company

     1.4  

Repurchase Agreement

     1.0  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (1.7

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

 

 

 

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Transamerica ClearTrack® 2045

 

 

(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

       

1 Year

       5 Year       

10 Year or
Since Inception

      

Inception Date

 

Class R1 (NAV)

       5.15        7.37        6.06        03/02/2015  

Class R3 (NAV)

       5.34        N/A          7.25        03/01/2019  

Class R6 (NAV)

       5.76        8.07        6.74        03/02/2015  

Dow Jones Target 2045 Index (A)

       3.98        7.82        6.21           

(A) The Dow Jones Target 2045 Index measures the performance of multi-asset-class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. Each Dow Jones Target Date Index is made up of composite indices representing equity securities, fixed income securities, and money market instruments. The asset class indices are weighted differently within each target date index depending on the time horizon. Each month, the allocations among the asset class indices are rebalanced to reflect an increasingly conservative asset mix.

The Dow Jones Target Date Indices are passively-managed indices designed to automatically adjust their asset allocations over time to reflect reductions in potential risk as an investor’s target date approaches. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The Transamerica ClearTrack® target date options invest in exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) which may represent a variety of broad asset classes including equity, fixed income, inflation-hedging, and short-term defensive instruments and may be subject to all of the risks of these asset classes. ETFs generally present the same risks as an investment in a conventional fund that has the same investment objectives, strategies, and policies. The market price of an ETF’s shares may be above or below the shares’ net asset value; and an active trading market for an ETF’s shares may not develop or be maintained, which may constrain liquidity. The allocations are intended to become more conservative over time: the fund’s asset mix allocated to equities will decrease while the percentage allocated to fixed income will increase as the target date approaches. The higher the allocation is to equities, the greater the risk. The principal value of the investment option is never guaranteed, including at and after the target date. Diversification does not assure a profit or protect against market loss.

 

 

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Transamerica ClearTrack® 2045

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS - 99.3%  
International Equity Funds - 27.1%  

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF

    182,788        $7,210,987  

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF

    35,826        1,569,537  
    

 

 

 
       8,780,524  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Equity Funds - 59.7%  

Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF (A)

    227,088        17,874,097  

Schwab U.S. REIT ETF (A)

    9,449        323,817  

Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF

    16,731        1,168,158  
    

 

 

 
       19,366,072  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Fixed Income Fund - 12.5%  

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF

    34,460        4,038,712  
    

 

 

 

Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(Cost $24,773,892)

 

     32,185,308  
  

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 1.4%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 1.4%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 0.09% (B)

    463,050        463,050  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $463,050)

 

     463,050  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 1.0%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 0.00% (B), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $319,768 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 0.13%, due 10/15/2023, and with a value of $326,253.

    $319,768        $ 319,768  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $319,768)

 

     319,768  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $25,556,710)

 

     32,968,126  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (1.7)%

       (536,686
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $32,431,440  
    

 

 

 
 

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (C)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Exchange-Traded Funds

   $ 32,185,308      $      $      $ 32,185,308  

Other Investment Company

     463,050                      463,050  

Repurchase Agreement

            319,768               319,768  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 32,648,358      $ 319,768      $      $ 32,968,126  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $452,826, collateralized by cash collateral of $463,050. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(B)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2020.
(C)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica ClearTrack® 2050

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Over the past year, global equity returns varied across region. Within the U.S., for the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020, large cap equitiess outperformed small cap equities, with the S&P 500® Index returning 9.71% versus -0.14% for the Russell 2000® Index. During the first quarter of 2020, U.S. large cap equities experienced their worst quarterly decline since 2008 as the COVID-19 outbreak spread across the globe. Additionally, U.S. equity volatility, as measured by the VIX Index, hit a high of 82.69 – well above its long-term average. U.S. large cap equities rallied over the next two quarters as fiscal stimulus and hopes of a COVID-19 vaccine drove equity market returns. Abroad, emerging markets outperformed developed markets, with the MSCI Emerging Markets Index outperforming the MSCI EAFE Index over the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020.

Crude oil declined over the past year as it was unable to recover from a historic demand decline in the first quarter of 2020 following the COVID-19 outbreak. Gold, on the other hand appreciated over the past year during the market turmoil. The U.S. ten-year yield declined 0.82% over the past year and ended October 2020 at 0.87%. In the first quarter of 2020, the U.S. ten-year yield fell sharply as the COVID-19 pandemic escalated. The U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) cut its policy rate first by fifty basis points and then by one-hundred basis points to support the economy. In July, the ten-year yield fell again as the Fed reiterated that they will use all possible tools to support the U.S. economy and that interest rates will remain near zero “until the Fed is confident that the economy has weathered recent events.” However, longer dated yields rose in August after the Fed announced that it would modify its long-term inflation target to an average of 2%.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica ClearTrack® 2050 (Class R6) returned 5.63%. By comparison, its benchmark, the Dow Jones Target 2050 Index, returned 3.89%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a combination of underlying exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) representing a variety of broad asset classes – equity, fixed income and inflation-hedging – and investment styles. The Fund is managed to the specific target date included in its name, which is intended to coincide, generally, with an investor’s retirement year. The Fund follows a particular glidepath in which over time the Fund’s target asset mix will gradually become more conservative until approximately 10 years after the target date, at which time the target asset mix will become static.

For the year ended October 31, 2020, the Fund outperformed its benchmark, the Dow Jones Target 2050 Index. Asset allocation and sub asset class selection effects were the primary factors in outperformance as the Fund held an overweight allocation to equities relative to its benchmark. Within equities, allocations to U.S. large cap equity contributed the most while international developed equity detracted. Within fixed income, U.S. fixed income contributed. The top performing holdings were the Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF and Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF. The worst performers were the Schwab U.S. REIT ETF and Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF.

Lisa Wang, CFA

Thomas Picciochi

Co-Portfolio Managers

QS Investors, LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Equity Funds

     63.7

International Equity Funds

     28.7  

U.S. Fixed Income Fund

     6.5  

Repurchase Agreement

     1.3  

Other Investment Company

     0.1  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (0.3

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

 

 

 

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Transamerica ClearTrack® 2050

 

 

(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

       

1 Year

       5 Year       

10 Year or
Since Inception

      

Inception Date

 

Class R1 (NAV)

       4.87        7.35        6.02        03/02/2015  

Class R3 (NAV)

       5.14        N/A          7.07        03/01/2019  

Class R6 (NAV)

       5.63        8.07        6.72        03/02/2015  

Dow Jones Target 2050 Index (A)

       3.89        7.95        6.30           

(A) The Dow Jones Target 2050 Index measures the performance of multi-asset-class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. Each Dow Jones Target Date Index is made up of composite indices representing equity securities, fixed income securities, and money market instruments. The asset class indices are weighted differently within each target date index depending on the time horizon. Each month, the allocations among the asset class indices are rebalanced to reflect an increasingly conservative asset mix.

The Dow Jones Target Date Indices are passively-managed indices designed to automatically adjust their asset allocations over time to reflect reductions in potential risk as an investor’s target date approaches. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The Transamerica ClearTrack® target date options invest in exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) which may represent a variety of broad asset classes including equity, fixed income, inflation-hedging, and short-term defensive instruments and may be subject to all of the risks of these asset classes. ETFs generally present the same risks as an investment in a conventional fund that has the same investment objectives, strategies, and policies. The market price of an ETF’s shares may be above or below the shares’ net asset value; and an active trading market for an ETF’s shares may not develop or be maintained, which may constrain liquidity. The allocations are intended to become more conservative over time: the fund’s asset mix allocated to equities will decrease while the percentage allocated to fixed income will increase as the target date approaches. The higher the allocation is to equities, the greater the risk. The principal value of the investment option is never guaranteed, including at and after the target date. Diversification does not assure a profit or protect against market loss.

 

 

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Transamerica ClearTrack® 2050

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS - 98.9%  
International Equity Funds - 28.7%  

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF

    163,518        $6,450,785  

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF

    32,169        1,409,324  
    

 

 

 
       7,860,109  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Equity Funds - 63.7%  

Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF

    204,715        16,113,118  

Schwab U.S. REIT ETF (A)

    8,202        281,083  

Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF

    14,460        1,009,597  
    

 

 

 
       17,403,798  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Fixed Income Fund - 6.5%  

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF

    15,214        1,783,081  
    

 

 

 

Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(Cost $20,780,534)

 

     27,046,988  
  

 

 

 
OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 0.1%  
Securities Lending Collateral - 0.1%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust - Government Money Market Portfolio, 0.09% (B)

    14,035        14,035  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $14,035)

 

     14,035  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 1.3%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 0.00% (B), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $351,766 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 2.75%, due 07/31/2023, and with a value of $358,868.

    $351,766        $ 351,766  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $351,766)

 

     351,766  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $21,146,335)

 

     27,412,789  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (0.3)%

       (68,664
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $27,344,125  
    

 

 

 
 

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (C)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Exchange-Traded Funds

   $ 27,046,988      $      $      $ 27,046,988  

Other Investment Company

     14,035                      14,035  

Repurchase Agreement

            351,766               351,766  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 27,061,023      $ 351,766      $      $ 27,412,789  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    All or a portion of the security is on loan. The value of the security on loan is $13,742, collateralized by cash collateral of $14,035. The amount on loan indicated may not correspond with the security on loan identified because a security with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(B)    Rates disclosed reflect the yields at October 31, 2020.
(C)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica ClearTrack® 2055

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Over the past year, global equity returns varied across region. Within the U.S., for the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020, large cap equities outperformed small cap equities, with the S&P 500® Index returning 9.71% versus -0.14% for the Russell 2000® Index. During the first quarter of 2020, U.S. large cap equities experienced their worst quarterly decline since 2008 as the COVID-19 outbreak spread across the globe. Additionally, U.S. equity volatility, as measured by the VIX Index, hit a high of 82.69 – well above its long-term average. U.S. large cap equities rallied over the next two quarters as fiscal stimulus and hopes of a COVID-19 vaccine drove equity market returns. Abroad, emerging markets outperformed developed markets, with the MSCI Emerging Markets Index outperforming the MSCI EAFE Index over the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020.

Crude oil declined over the past year as it was unable to recover from a historic demand decline in the first quarter of 2020 following the COVID-19 outbreak. Gold, on the other hand appreciated over the past year during the market turmoil. The U.S. ten-year yield declined 0.82% over the past year and ended October 2020 at 0.87%. In the first quarter of 2020, the U.S. ten-year yield fell sharply as the COVID-19 pandemic escalated. The U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) cut its policy rate first by fifty basis points and then by one-hundred basis points to support the economy. In July, the ten-year yield fell again as the Fed reiterated that they will use all possible tools to support the U.S. economy and that interest rates will remain near zero “until the Fed is confident that the economy has weathered recent events.” However, longer dated yields rose in August after the Fed announced that it would modify its long-term inflation target to an average of 2%.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica ClearTrack® 2055 (Class R6) returned 5.60%. By comparison, its benchmark, the Dow Jones Target 2055 Index, returned 3.89%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a combination of underlying exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) representing a variety of broad asset classes – equity, fixed income and inflation-hedging – and investment styles. The Fund is managed to the specific target date included in its name, which is intended to coincide, generally, with an investor’s retirement year. The Fund follows a particular glidepath in which over time the Fund’s target asset mix will gradually become more conservative until approximately 10 years after the target date, at which time the target asset mix will become static.

For the year ended October 31, 2020, the Fund outperformed its benchmark, the Dow Jones Target 2055 Index. Asset allocation and sub asset class selection effects were the primary factors in outperformance as the Fund held an overweight allocation to equities relative to its benchmark. Within equities, allocations to U.S. large cap equity contributed the most while international developed equity detracted. Within fixed income, U.S. fixed income contributed. The top performing holdings were the Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF and Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF. The worst performers were the Schwab U.S. REIT ETF and Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF.

Lisa Wang, CFA

Thomas Picciochi

Co-Portfolio Managers

QS Investors, LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Equity Funds

     65.7

International Equity Funds

     29.6  

U.S. Fixed Income Fund

     6.7  

Other Investment Company

     1.5  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (3.5

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

 

 

 

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Transamerica ClearTrack® 2055

 

 

(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

        1 Year       

10 Year or
Since Inception

      

Inception Date

 

Class R1 (NAV)

       4.89        6.61        07/07/2017  

Class R3 (NAV)

       5.12        7.14        03/01/2019  

Class R6 (NAV)

       5.60        7.30        07/07/2017  

Dow Jones Target 2055 Index (A)

       3.89        6.91           

(A) The Dow Jones Target 2055 Index measures the performance of multi-asset-class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. Each Dow Jones Target Date Index is made up of composite indices representing equity securities, fixed income securities, and money market instruments. The asset class indices are weighted differently within each target date index depending on the time horizon. Each month, the allocations among the asset class indices are rebalanced to reflect an increasingly conservative asset mix.

The Dow Jones Target Date Indices are passively-managed indices designed to automatically adjust their asset allocations over time to reflect reductions in potential risk as an investor’s target date approaches. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The Transamerica ClearTrack® target date options invest in exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) which may represent a variety of broad asset classes including equity, fixed income, inflation-hedging, and short-term defensive instruments and may be subject to all of the risks of these asset classes. ETFs generally present the same risks as an investment in a conventional fund that has the same investment objectives, strategies, and policies. The market price of an ETF’s shares may be above or below the shares’ net asset value; and an active trading market for an ETF’s shares may not develop or be maintained, which may constrain liquidity. The allocations are intended to become more conservative over time: the fund’s asset mix allocated to equities will decrease while the percentage allocated to fixed income will increase as the target date approaches. The higher the allocation is to equities, the greater the risk. The principal value of the investment option is never guaranteed, including at and after the target date. Diversification does not assure a profit or protect against market loss.

 

 

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Transamerica ClearTrack® 2055

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS - 102.0%  
International Equity Funds - 29.6%  

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (A)

    4,329        $170,779  

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF

    835        36,582  
    

 

 

 
       207,361  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Equity Funds - 65.7%  

Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF

    5,420        426,608  

Schwab U.S. REIT ETF

    222        7,608  

Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF (A)

    383        26,741  
    

 

 

 
       460,957  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Fixed Income Fund - 6.7%  

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF

    401        46,997  
    

 

 

 

Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(Cost $639,926)

 

     715,315  
  

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  

OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 1.5%

 

Securities Lending Collateral - 1.5%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending
Trust - Government Money Market
Portfolio, 0.09% (B)

    10,830        $ 10,830  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $10,830)

 

     10,830  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $650,756)

 

     726,145  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (3.5)%

       (24,251
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $701,894  
    

 

 

 
 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (C)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Exchange-Traded Funds

   $ 715,315      $      $      $ 715,315  

Other Investment Company

     10,830                      10,830  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 726,145      $      $      $ 726,145  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    All or a portion of the securities are on loan. The total value of all securities on loan is $10,652, collateralized by cash collateral of $10,830 and non-cash collateral, such as U.S. government securities and irrevocable letters of credit, of $40. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(B)    Rate disclosed reflects the yield at October 31, 2020.
(C)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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Transamerica ClearTrack® 2060

 

 

(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Over the past year, global equity returns varied across region. Within the U.S., for the past 12-month period ended October 31, 2020, large cap equities outperformed small cap equities, with the S&P 500® Index returning 9.71% versus -0.14% for the Russell 2000® Index. During the first quarter of 2020, U.S. large cap equities experienced their worst quarterly decline since 2008 as the COVID-19 outbreak spread across the globe. Additionally, U.S. equity volatility, as measured by the VIX Index, hit a high of 82.69 – well above its long-term average. U.S. large cap equities rallied over the next two quarters as fiscal stimulus and hopes of a COVID-19 vaccine drove equity market returns. Abroad, emerging markets outperformed developed markets, with the MSCI Emerging Markets Index outperforming the MSCI EAFE Index over the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020.

Crude oil declined over the past year as it was unable to recover from a historic demand decline in the first quarter of 2020 following the COVID-19 outbreak. Gold, on the other hand appreciated over the past year during the market turmoil. The U.S. ten-year yield declined 0.82% over the past year and ended October 2020 at 0.87%. In the first quarter of 2020, the U.S. ten-year yield fell sharply as the COVID-19 pandemic escalated. The U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) cut its policy rate first by fifty basis points and then by one-hundred basis points to support the economy. In July, the ten-year yield fell again as the Fed reiterated that they will use all possible tools to support the U.S. economy and that interest rates will remain near zero “until the Fed is confident that the economy has weathered recent events.” However, longer dated yields rose in August after the Fed announced that it would modify its long-term inflation target to an average of 2%.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica ClearTrack® 2060 (Class R6) returned 5.57%. By comparison, its benchmark, the Dow Jones Target 2060 Index, returned 3.89%.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a combination of underlying exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) representing a variety of broad asset classes – equity, fixed income and inflation-hedging – and investment styles. The Fund is managed to the specific target date included in its name, which is intended to coincide, generally, with an investor’s retirement year. The Fund follows a particular glidepath in which over time the Fund’s target asset mix will gradually become more conservative until approximately 10 years after the target date, at which time the target asset mix will become static.

For the year ended October 31, 2020, the Fund outperformed its benchmark, the Dow Jones Target 2060 Index. Asset allocation and sub asset class selection effects were the primary factors in outperformance as the Fund held an overweight allocation to equities relative to its benchmark. Within equities, allocations to U.S. large cap equity contributed the most while international developed equity detracted. Within fixed income, U.S. fixed income contributed. The top performing holdings were the Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF and Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF. The worst performers were the Schwab U.S. REIT ETF and Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF.

Lisa Wang, CFA

Thomas Picciochi

Co-Portfolio Managers

QS Investors, LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Equity Funds

     65.8

International Equity Funds

     29.7  

U.S. Fixed Income Fund

     6.7  

Other Investment Company

     1.6  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (3.8

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

 

 

 

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Transamerica ClearTrack® 2060

 

 

(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

        1 Year       

10 Year or

Since Inception

      

Inception Date

 

Class R1 (NAV)

       4.87        6.62        07/07/2017  

Class R3 (NAV)

       5.19        7.18        03/01/2019  

Class R6 (NAV)

       5.57        7.30        07/07/2017  

Dow Jones Target 2060 Index (A)

       3.89        6.91           

(A) The Dow Jones Target 2060 Index measures the performance of multi-asset-class portfolios with market risk profiles that become more conservative over time. Each Dow Jones Target Date Index is made up of composite indices representing equity securities, fixed income securities, and money market instruments. The asset class indices are weighted differently within each target date index depending on the time horizon. Each month, the allocations among the asset class indices are rebalanced to reflect an increasingly conservative asset mix.

The Dow Jones Target Date Indices are passively-managed indices designed to automatically adjust their asset allocations over time to reflect reductions in potential risk as an investor’s target date approaches. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The Transamerica ClearTrack® target date options invest in exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) which may represent a variety of broad asset classes including equity, fixed income, inflation-hedging, and short-term defensive instruments and may be subject to all of the risks of these asset classes. ETFs generally present the same risks as an investment in a conventional fund that has the same investment objectives, strategies, and policies. The market price of an ETF’s shares may be above or below the shares’ net asset value; and an active trading market for an ETF’s shares may not develop or be maintained, which may constrain liquidity. The allocations are intended to become more conservative over time: the fund’s asset mix allocated to equities will decrease while the percentage allocated to fixed income will increase as the target date approaches. The higher the allocation is to equities, the greater the risk. The principal value of the investment option is never guaranteed, including at and after the target date. Diversification does not assure a profit or protect against market loss.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS - 102.2%  
International Equity Funds - 29.7%  

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF

    4,106        $161,982  

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF

    819        35,880  
    

 

 

 
       197,862  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Equity Funds - 65.8%  

Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF

    5,161        406,223  

Schwab U.S. REIT ETF

    211        7,231  

Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF (A)

    365        25,484  
    

 

 

 
       438,938  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Fixed Income Fund - 6.7%  

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF

    382        44,770  
    

 

 

 

Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(Cost $608,721)

 

     681,570  
  

 

 

 
     Shares      Value  

OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY - 1.6%

 

Securities Lending Collateral - 1.6%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending
Trust - Government Money Market
Portfolio, 0.09% (B)

    10,403        $ 10,403  
    

 

 

 

Total Other Investment Company
(Cost $10,403)

 

     10,403  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $619,124)

 

     691,973  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (3.8)%

       (25,372
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $666,601  
    

 

 

 
 

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (C)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Exchange-Traded Funds

   $ 681,570      $      $      $ 681,570  

Other Investment Company

     10,403                      10,403  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 691,973      $      $      $ 691,973  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    All or a portion of the security is on loan. The value of the security on loan is $10,194, collateralized by cash collateral of $10,403. The amount on loan indicated may not correspond with the security on loan identified because a security with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(B)    Rate disclosed reflects the yield at October 31, 2020.
(C)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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(unaudited)

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Over the past year, global equity returns varied across region. Within the U.S., for the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020, large cap equities outperformed small cap equities, with the S&P 500® Index returning 9.71% versus -0.14% for the Russell 2000® Index. During the first quarter of 2020, U.S. large cap equities experienced their worst quarterly decline since 2008 as the COVID-19 outbreak spread across the globe. Additionally, U.S. equity volatility, as measured by the VIX Index, hit a high of 82.69 – well above its long-term average. U.S. large caps rallied over the next two quarters as fiscal stimulus and hopes of a COVID-19 vaccine drove equity market returns. Abroad, emerging markets outperformed developed markets, with the MSCI Emerging Markets Index outperforming the MSCI EAFE Index over the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020.

Crude oil declined over the past year as it was unable to recover from a historic demand decline in the first quarter of 2020 following the COVID-19 outbreak. Gold, on the other hand appreciated over the past year during the market turmoil. The U.S. ten-year yield declined 0.82% over the past year and ended October 2020 at 0.87%. In the first quarter of 2020, the U.S. ten-year yield fell sharply as the COVID-19 pandemic escalated. The U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) cut its policy rate first by fifty basis points and then by one-hundred basis points to support the economy. In July, the ten-year yield fell again as the Fed reiterated that they will use all possible tools to support the U.S. economy and that interest rates will remain near zero “until the Fed is confident that the economy has weathered recent events.” However, longer dated yields rose in August after the Fed announced that it would modify its long-term inflation target to an average of 2%.

PERFORMANCE

For the year ended October 31, 2020, Transamerica ClearTrack® Retirement Income (Class R6) returned 6.47%. By comparison, its primary and secondary benchmarks, the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index and the Transamerica ClearTrack® Retirement Income Blended Benchmark, returned 6.19% and 3.15%, respectively.

STRATEGY REVIEW

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a combination of underlying exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) representing a variety of broad asset classes – equity, fixed income and inflation-hedging – and investment styles. The Fund generally maintains a static target allocation to these asset classes.

For the year ended October 31, 2020, the Fund outperformed its primary benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. Asset allocation and sub asset class selection effects were the primary factors in outperformance as the Fund held an overweight allocation to equities relative to its benchmark. Within equities, allocations to U.S. large cap equity and emerging market equity contributed the most, while international developed equity and U.S. small cap equity detracted. Within fixed income, U.S. fixed income and TIPS contributed while international fixed income and high yield detracted. The top performing holdings were the Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF and iShares TIPS Bond ETF. The worst performers were the Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF and Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF.

Lisa Wang, CFA

Thomas Picciochi

Co-Portfolio Managers

QS Investors, LLC

 

 

 

Asset Allocation    Percentage of Net
Assets
 

U.S. Fixed Income Funds

     57.1

U.S. Equity Funds

     25.7  

International Fixed Income Fund

     10.7  

International Equity Funds

     5.8  

Repurchase Agreement

     0.7  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

     (0.0 )* 

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

*

Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.

 

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return for Periods Ended 10/31/2020

 

       

1 Year

       5 Year       

10 Year or

Since Inception

      

Inception Date

 

Class R1 (NAV)

       5.81        4.81        3.92        03/02/2015  

Class R3 (NAV)

       6.09        N/A          7.89        03/01/2019  

Class R6 (NAV)

       6.47        5.50        4.60        03/02/2015  

Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index (A)

       6.19        4.08        3.59     

Transamerica ClearTrack® Retirement Income Blended
Benchmark (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) (I)

       3.15        5.21        4.29           

(A) The Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index measures investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bonds, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, as well as both mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

(B) The Transamerica ClearTrack® Retirement Income Blended Benchmark is composed of the following benchmarks: 42% Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index, 15% Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate ex-US, 14% MSCI EAFE Index, 8% Russell 1000® Index, 8% Bloomberg Barclays US Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Cap Index, 5% FTSE NAREIT Equity RElTs Index, 5% Russell 2000® Index and 3% MSCI Emerging Markets Index.

(C) The Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate ex-US is a multi-currency benchmark that includes fixed-rate Treasury, government-related, corporate and securitized bonds from both developed and emerging markets issuers, excluding the U.S.

(D) The MSCI EAFE Index 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.

(E) The Russell 1000® Index measures the performance of the large-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe, and is comprised of approximately 1,000 of the largest securities of the Russell 3000® Index based on a combination of market cap and current index membership. The Russell 3000® Index measures the performance of the largest 3,000 U.S. companies representing approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market.

(F) The Bloomberg Barclays US Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Cap Index is an issuer-constrained measurement of the market of U.S. dollar denominated, non-investment grade, fixed-rate, taxable corporate bonds. The exposure of each issuer is limited to 2% of the total market value of the index.

(G) The FTSE NAREIT Equity REITs Index contains all tax-qualified REITs with more than 50% of total assets in qualifying real estate assets other than mortgages secured by real property that also meet minimum size and liquidity criteria.

(H) The Russell 2000® Index measures the performance of the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe, and is comprised of approximately 2,000 of the smallest securities of the Russell 3000® Index based on a combination of market cap and current index membership. The Russell 3000® Index measures the performance of the largest 3,000 U.S. companies representing approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market.

(I) The MSCI Emerging Markets Index captures large and mid-cap representation across emerging markets countries.

The Fund’s benchmarks are unmanaged indices used as a general measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. The 10 Years or the Since Inception of Class calculation is based on the previous 10 years or since the inception date of the class, whichever is more recent. You cannot invest directly in an index.

 

 

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Transamerica ClearTrack® Retirement Income (continued)

 

 

(unaudited)

 

The performance data presented represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be paid on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Please see www.transamerica.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Net Asset Value (“NAV”) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund shares are sold without a sales load.

Performance figures reflect any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and any recoupment by the Investment Manager of waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses. Absent any applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, the performance would be lower or higher in the case of any recapture.

Performance results do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Financial Highlights.

The Transamerica ClearTrack® target date options invest in exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) which may represent a variety of broad asset classes including equity, fixed income, inflation-hedging, and short-term defensive instruments and may be subject to all of the risks of these asset classes. ETFs generally present the same risks as an investment in a conventional fund that has the same investment objectives, strategies, and policies. The market price of an ETF’s shares may be above or below the shares’ net asset value; and an active trading market for an ETF’s shares may not develop or be maintained, which may constrain liquidity. The allocations are intended to become more conservative over time: the fund’s asset mix allocated to equities will decrease while the percentage allocated to fixed income will increase as the target date approaches. The higher the allocation is to equities, the greater the risk. The principal value of the investment option is never guaranteed, including at and after the target date. Diversification does not assure a profit or protect against market loss.

Russell® and other service marks and trademarks related to the Russell indexes are trademarks of the London Stock Exchange Group companies.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

At October 31, 2020

 

     Shares      Value  
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS - 99.3%  
International Equity Funds - 5.8%  

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF

    70,430        $2,778,463  

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF

    15,923        697,587  
    

 

 

 
       3,476,050  
    

 

 

 
International Fixed Income Fund - 10.7%  

Vanguard Total International Bond ETF

    108,747        6,344,300  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Equity Funds - 25.7%  

Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF

    171,232        13,477,671  

Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF

    24,820        1,732,932  
    

 

 

 
       15,210,603  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Fixed Income Funds - 57.1%  

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF

    225,362        26,412,426  

iShares TIPS Bond ETF

    33,617        4,209,857  

Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF

    65,719        3,160,427  
    

 

 

 
       33,782,710  
    

 

 

 

Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(Cost $52,512,704)

 

     58,813,663  
  

 

 

 
     Principal      Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 0.7%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 0.00% (A), dated 10/30/2020, to be repurchased at $392,658 on 11/02/2020. Collateralized by a U.S. Government Obligation, 0.13%, due 09/15/2023, and with a value of $400,579.

    $392,658        $ 392,658  
    

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $392,658)

 

     392,658  
  

 

 

 

Total Investments
(Cost $52,905,362)

 

     59,206,321  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities) - (0.0)% (B)

       (24,427
    

 

 

 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $59,181,894  
    

 

 

 
 

 

INVESTMENT VALUATION:

 

Valuation Inputs (C)

 

      Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Value  

ASSETS

 

Investments

 

Exchange-Traded Funds

   $ 58,813,663      $      $      $ 58,813,663  

Repurchase Agreement

            392,658               392,658  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 58,813,663      $ 392,658      $      $ 59,206,321  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FOOTNOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

(A)    Rate disclosed reflects the yield at October 31, 2020.
(B)    Percentage rounds to less than 0.1% or (0.1)%.
(C)    There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended October 31, 2020. Please reference the Investment Valuation section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding investment valuation and pricing inputs.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

At October 31, 2020

 

         
Transamerica
ClearTrack®  2015
    Transamerica
ClearTrack® 2020
    Transamerica
ClearTrack® 2025
    Transamerica
ClearTrack® 2030
    Transamerica
ClearTrack® 2035
 

Assets:

                   

Investments, at value (A) (B)

  $ 36,391,868     $ 38,263,644     $ 57,707,532     $ 55,925,805     $ 57,443,817  

Repurchase agreements, at value (C)

    433,387       531,047       1,223,436       436,021       600,071  

Receivables and other assets:

                   

Investments sold

          280,734       1,886,752              

Net income from securities lending

    540       476       726       598       836  

Shares of beneficial interest sold

          1,564             74       8,700  

Total assets

    36,825,795       39,077,465       60,818,446       56,362,498       58,053,424  
           

Liabilities:

                   

Cash collateral received upon return of:

                   

Securities on loan

    2,240,326       613,095             1,326,949       1,564,223  

Payables and other liabilities:

                   

Investments purchased

          435,595       3,002,922              

Shares of beneficial interest redeemed

    4,176       53       134,587       38,706       218  

Investment management fees

    24,502       13,497       28,793       34,505       30,212  

Distribution and service fees

    14,749       16,330       24,788       23,722       24,494  

Transfer agent fees

    4,651       5,148       7,819       7,478       7,722  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    131       166       224       183       186  

Audit and tax fees

    14,258       14,326       14,448       14,361       14,368  

Custody fees

    1,841       2,715       2,882       1,823       1,705  

Legal fees

    184       233       346       287       292  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    1,212       1,587       2,221       1,745       1,756  

Registration fees

    27       31       47       45       46  

Filing fees

    2,172       2,181       2,192       2,183       2,183  

Other accrued expenses

    453       612       905       698       716  

Total liabilities

    2,308,682       1,105,569       3,222,174       1,452,685       1,648,121  

Net assets

  $ 34,517,113     $ 37,971,896     $ 57,596,272     $ 54,909,813     $ 56,405,303  
           

Net assets consist of:

                   

Paid-in capital

  $ 28,890,287     $ 38,332,261     $ 56,864,628     $ 43,811,568     $ 43,873,417  

Total distributable earnings (accumulated losses)

    5,626,826       (360,365     731,644       11,098,245       12,531,886  

Net assets

  $ 34,517,113     $ 37,971,896     $ 57,596,272     $ 54,909,813     $ 56,405,303  

Net assets by class:

                   

Class R1

      33,906,871         37,467,775         55,998,980         54,145,066         55,524,570  

Class R3

    11,345       9,516       9,447       11,296       11,277  

Class R6

    598,897       494,605       1,587,845       753,451       869,456  

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares, no par value):

                   

Class R1

    3,099,373       4,141,021       5,866,028       4,648,223       4,673,533  

Class R3

    1,038       1,053       990       971       950  

Class R6

    54,233       54,105       164,514       63,945       72,362  

Net asset value per share:

                   

Class R1

  $ 10.94     $ 9.05     $ 9.55     $ 11.65     $ 11.88  

Class R3

    10.93       9.04       9.54       11.64 (D)      11.86 (D) 

Class R6

    11.04       9.14       9.65       11.78       12.02  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(A) Investments, at cost

  $ 31,181,377     $ 38,459,382     $ 57,871,632     $ 46,133,339     $ 45,978,597  

(B) Securities on loan, at value

  $ 2,258,297     $ 1,274,087     $ 1,331,435     $ 1,296,343     $ 1,529,680  

(C) Repurchase agreements, at cost

  $ 433,387     $ 531,047     $ 1,223,436     $ 436,021     $ 600,071  

 

(D)   Actual net asset value per share presented differs from calculated net asset value per share due to rounding.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

         
Transamerica
ClearTrack®  2040
    Transamerica
ClearTrack® 2045
    Transamerica
ClearTrack® 2050
    Transamerica
ClearTrack® 2055
    Transamerica
ClearTrack® 2060
 

Assets:

                   

Investments, at value (A) (B)

  $ 50,577,835     $ 32,648,358     $ 27,061,023     $ 726,145     $ 691,973  

Repurchase agreements, at value (C)

    635,013       319,768       351,766              

Cash

                      6,100       4,495  

Receivables and other assets:

                   

Net income from securities lending

    1,140       1,543       1,020       36       44  

Shares of beneficial interest sold

          31       5,300             59  

Total assets

    51,213,988       32,969,700       27,419,109       732,281       696,571  
           

Liabilities:

                   

Cash collateral received upon return of:

                   

Securities on loan

    512,315       463,050       14,035       10,830       10,403  

Payables and other liabilities:

                   

Shares of beneficial interest redeemed

    37,963       15,942       6,970       29       16  

Investment management fees

    28,107       21,130       19,287       1,701       1,805  

Distribution and service fees

    21,826       14,139       11,785       139       139  

Transfer agent fees

    6,883       4,458       3,718       47       47  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    165       109       87       3       2  

Audit and tax fees

    14,332       14,241       14,206       14,070       14,069  

Custody fees

    1,679       1,299       1,325       1,218       1,143  

Legal fees

    259       170       137       3       3  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    1,601       1,115       914       188       184  

Registration fees

    41       27       22       1       1  

Filing fees

    2,180       2,170       2,166       2,151       2,151  

Other accrued expenses

    629       410       332       7       7  

Total liabilities

    627,980       538,260       74,984       30,387       29,970  

Net assets

  $ 50,586,008     $ 32,431,440     $ 27,344,125     $ 701,894     $ 666,601  
           

Net assets consist of:

                   

Paid-in capital

  $ 38,911,129     $ 24,122,343     $ 20,654,377     $ 613,309     $ 580,465  

Total distributable earnings (accumulated losses)

    11,674,879       8,309,097       6,689,748       88,585       86,136  

Net assets

  $ 50,586,008     $ 32,431,440     $ 27,344,125     $   701,894     $   666,601  

Net assets by class:

                   

Class R1

      49,510,228         31,883,356         26,658,983       309,201       309,310  

Class R3

    11,254       11,238       11,209       11,225       11,230  

Class R6

    1,064,526       536,846       673,933       381,468       346,061  

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares, no par value):

                   

Class R1

    4,126,279       2,599,440       2,140,505       26,844       26,869  

Class R3

    940       918       903       977       977  

Class R6

    87,341       43,260       53,461       32,935       29,897  

Net asset value per share:

                   

Class R1

  $ 12.00     $ 12.27     $ 12.45     $ 11.52     $ 11.51  

Class R3

    11.98 (D)      12.24       12.42 (D)      11.49       11.49  

Class R6

    12.19       12.41       12.61       11.58       11.57 (D) 
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(A) Investments, at cost

  $ 40,169,105     $ 25,236,942     $ 20,794,569     $ 650,756     $ 619,124  

(B) Securities on loan, at value

  $ 500,516     $ 452,826     $ 13,742     $ 10,652     $ 10,194  

(C) Repurchase agreements, at cost

  $ 635,013     $ 319,768     $ 351,766     $     $  

 

(D)   Actual net asset value per share presented differs from calculated net asset value per share due to rounding.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

     Transamerica
ClearTrack®
Retirement Income
 

Assets:

   

Investments, at value (A)

  $ 58,813,663  

Repurchase agreements, at value (B)

    392,658  

Receivables and other assets:

   

Net income from securities lending

    516  

Shares of beneficial interest sold

    60,580  

Total assets

    59,267,417  

Liabilities:

   

Payables and other liabilities:

   

Shares of beneficial interest redeemed

    304  

Investment management fees

    30,207  

Distribution and service fees

    25,281  

Transfer agent fees

    7,969  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    212  

Audit and tax fees

    14,398  

Custody fees

    1,861  

Legal fees

    317  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    1,954  

Registration fees

    48  

Filing fees

    2,187  

Other accrued expenses

    785  

Total liabilities

    85,523  

Net assets

  $ 59,181,894  
   

Net assets consist of:

   

Paid-in capital

  $ 51,785,324  

Total distributable earnings (accumulated losses)

    7,396,570  

Net assets

  $   59,181,894  

Net assets by class:

   

Class R1

    58,472,444  

Class R3

    11,348  

Class R6

    698,102  

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares, no par value):

   

Class R1

    5,382,984  

Class R3

    1,044  

Class R6

    63,567  

Net asset value per share:

   

Class R1

  $ 10.86  

Class R3

    10.87  

Class R6

    10.98  
   

 

 

 

(A) Investments, at cost

  $ 52,512,704  

(B) Repurchase agreements, at cost

  $ 392,658  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the year ended October 31, 2020

 

    

Transamerica
ClearTrack® 2015

    Transamerica
ClearTrack® 2020
    Transamerica
ClearTrack® 2025
    Transamerica
ClearTrack® 2030
    Transamerica
ClearTrack® 2035
 

Investment Income:

                   

Dividend income

  $ 827,297     $ 697,397     $ 1,007,341     $ 1,258,751     $ 1,266,689  

Interest income

    947       1,563       2,839       1,362       2,113  

Net income from securities lending

    8,706       7,807       9,212       11,060       10,350  

Total investment income

    836,950       706,767       1,019,392       1,271,173       1,279,152  
           

Expenses:

                   

Investment management fees

    135,774       169,895       254,813       212,768       217,523  

Distribution and service fees:

                   

Class R1

    176,135       221,098       327,383       277,105       282,721  

Class R3

    27       25       25       27       27  

Transfer agent fees

                   

Class R1

    55,483       69,646       103,126       87,288       89,057  

Class R3

    17       16       16       17       17  

Class R6

    37       36       118       42       52  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    896       1,096       1,645       1,378       1,410  

Audit and tax fees

    18,097       18,198       18,414       18,270       18,279  

Custody fees

    3,768       4,869       5,418       3,643       3,534  

Legal fees

    1,540       1,903       2,924       2,433       2,480  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    6,715       16,651       11,936       9,808       9,994  

Registration fees

    39,473       39,557       39,781       39,675       39,687  

Filing fees

    9,124       9,283       9,498       9,334       9,343  

Other

    1,010       1,354       2,029       1,566       1,599  

Total expenses before waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    448,096       553,627       777,126       663,354       675,723  

Expenses waived and/or reimbursed:

                   

Class R1

    (62,130     (74,337     (56,389     (45,834     (42,699

Class R3

    (21     (19     (10     (9     (9

Class R6

    (966     (852     (1,558     (569     (616

Recapture of previously waived and/or reimbursed fees:

                   

Class R1

    18,763       27,769       34,012       22,952       21,037  

Class R3

    7       8       7       5       5  

Class R6

    361       347       1,022       338       352  

Net expenses

    404,110       506,543       754,210       640,237       653,793  
           

Net investment income (loss)

    432,840       200,224       265,182       630,936       625,359  
           

Net realized gain (loss) on:

                   

Investments

    687,051       883,215       1,251,764       1,034,788       799,720  
           

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

                   

Investments

    794,920       (6,281,562     (9,818,712     1,301,552       1,368,395  

Net realized and change in unrealized gain (loss)

    1,481,971       (5,398,347     (8,566,948     2,336,340       2,168,115  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  $   1,914,811     $   (5,198,123   $   (8,301,766   $   2,967,276     $   2,793,474  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)

For the year ended October 31, 2020

 

    

Transamerica
ClearTrack® 2040

    Transamerica
ClearTrack® 2045
    Transamerica
ClearTrack® 2050
    Transamerica
ClearTrack® 2055
    Transamerica
ClearTrack® 2060
 

Investment Income:

                   

Dividend income

  $ 1,132,382     $ 734,687     $ 600,743     $ 14,671     $ 14,166  

Interest income

    1,427       976       802              

Net income from securities lending

    11,265       9,454       8,950       340       366  

Total investment income

    1,145,074       745,117       610,495       15,011       14,532  
           

Expenses:

                   

Investment management fees

    193,231       126,490       103,206       2,493       2,402  

Distribution and service fees:

                   

Class R1

    249,541       164,047       133,092       1,492       1,493  

Class R3

    27       27       27       27       27  

Transfer agent fees

                   

Class R1

    78,605       51,675       41,924       470       470  

Class R3

    17       17       17       17       17  

Class R6

    70       35       40       26       24  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    1,252       820       667       18       16  

Audit and tax fees

    18,226       18,075       18,019       17,795       17,795  

Custody fees

    3,486       2,764       2,812       861       733  

Legal fees

    2,199       1,435       1,173       28       27  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    9,040       6,578       5,691       1,435       1,429  

Registration fees

    39,624       39,449       39,389       37,674       37,674  

Filing fees

    9,269       9,079       9,000       8,801       8,801  

Other

    1,424       931       750       18       16  

Total expenses before waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    606,011       421,422       355,807       71,155       70,924  

Expenses waived and/or reimbursed:

                   

Class R1

    (46,094     (56,362     (57,945     (34,641     (35,976

Class R3

    (11     (20     (24     (1,256     (1,304

Class R6

    (955     (861     (1,266     (40,499     (39,064

Recapture of previously waived and/or reimbursed fees:

                   

Class R1

    19,285       15,278       14,595       4,670       4,912  

Class R3

    5       6       6       169       178  

Class R6

    455       275       403       5,666       5,474  

Net expenses

    578,696       379,738       311,576       5,264       5,144  
           

Net investment income (loss)

    566,378       365,379       298,919       9,747       9,388  
           

Net realized gain (loss) on:

                   

Investments

    1,042,713       785,117       293,003       8,698       8,921  
           

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

                   

Investments

    931,849       451,818       708,701       17,332       14,833  

Net realized and change in unrealized gain (loss)

    1,974,562       1,236,935       1,001,704       26,030       23,754  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  $   2,540,940     $   1,602,314     $   1,300,623     $   35,777     $   33,142  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)

For the year ended October 31, 2020

 

     Transamerica
ClearTrack®
Retirement Income
 

Investment Income:

   

Dividend income

  $ 1,484,628  

Interest income

    1,404  

Net income from securities lending

    14,394  

Total investment income

    1,500,426  
   

Expenses:

   

Investment management fees

    233,398  

Distribution and service fees:

   

Class R1

    303,971  

Class R3

    28  

Transfer agent fees

   

Class R1

    95,752  

Class R3

    17  

Class R6

    46  

Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees

    1,518  

Audit and tax fees

    18,319  

Custody fees

    3,422  

Legal fees

    2,656  

Printing and shareholder reports fees

    10,398  

Registration fees

    39,729  

Filing fees

    9,423  

Other

    1,735  

Total expenses before waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    720,412  

Expenses waived and/or reimbursed:

   

Class R1

    (49,356

Class R3

    (9

Class R6

    (554

Recapture of previously waived and/or reimbursed fees:

   

Class R1

    19,276  

Class R3

    5  

Class R6

    249  

Net expenses

    690,023  
   

Net investment income (loss)

    810,403  
   

Net realized gain (loss) on:

   

Investments

    783,267  
   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

   

Investments

    1,677,656  

Net realized and change in unrealized gain (loss)

    2,460,923  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  $   3,271,326  

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

For the years ended:

 

         
Transamerica ClearTrack®  2015
    Transamerica ClearTrack® 2020     Transamerica ClearTrack® 2025  
     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019  

From operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 432,840     $ 612,459     $ 200,224     $ 837,873     $ 265,182     $ 1,070,879  

Net realized gain (loss)

    687,051       192,405       883,215       550,072       1,251,764       785,917  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    794,920       3,029,963       (6,281,562     4,021,542       (9,818,712     6,008,471  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    1,914,811       3,834,827       (5,198,123     5,409,487       (8,301,766     7,865,267  
             

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Class R1

    (1,199,368     (2,108,221     (2,250,540     (3,804,283     (1,936,113     (4,579,460

Class R3 (A)

    (387           (521           (318      

Class R6

    (14,893     (25,209     (23,186     (48,106     (42,780     (97,898

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1,214,648     (2,133,430     (2,274,247     (3,852,389     (1,979,211     (4,677,358
             

Capital share transactions:

                       

Proceeds from shares sold:

                       

Class R1

    1,340,703       669,424       1,478,545       1,074,064       1,901,962       1,972,794  

Class R3 (A)

          10,000             10,000             10,000  

Class R6

    180,875       11,417       195,207       27,781       1,307,297       89,482  
      1,521,578       690,841       1,673,752       1,111,845       3,209,259       2,072,276  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested:

                       

Class R1

    1,199,368       2,108,221       2,250,540       3,804,283       1,936,113       4,579,460  

Class R3 (A)

    387             521             318        

Class R6

    14,893       25,209       23,186       48,106       42,780       97,898  
      1,214,648       2,133,430       2,274,247       3,852,389       1,979,211       4,677,358  

Cost of shares redeemed:

                       

Class R1

    (7,223,094     (8,122,342     (10,515,947     (14,681,880     (11,768,844     (8,964,120

Class R6

    (1,495     (91,672     (97,966     (312,305     (856,785     (322,570
      (7,224,589     (8,214,014     (10,613,913     (14,994,185     (12,625,629     (9,286,690

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    (4,488,363     (5,389,743     (6,665,914     (10,029,951     (7,437,159       (2,537,056

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

      (3,788,200       (3,688,346       (14,138,284       (8,472,853       (17,718,136     650,853  
             

Net assets:

                       

Beginning of year

    38,305,313       41,993,659       52,110,180       60,583,033       75,314,408       74,663,555  

End of year

  $ 34,517,113     $ 38,305,313     $ 37,971,896     $ 52,110,180     $ 57,596,272     $ 75,314,408  
             

Capital share transactions - shares:

                       

Shares issued:

                       

Class R1

    129,032       65,536       156,177       105,986       187,154       184,963  

Class R3 (A)

          1,001             1,003             962  

Class R6

    17,711       1,122       20,892       2,700       132,904       8,338  
      146,743       67,659       177,069       109,689       320,058       194,263  

Shares reinvested:

                       

Class R1

    113,041       224,279       214,541       406,007       173,331       475,541  

Class R3 (A)

    37             50             28        

Class R6

    1,397       2,670       2,200       5,112       3,806       10,113  
      114,475       226,949       216,791       411,119       177,165       485,654  

Shares redeemed:

                       

Class R1

    (695,425     (797,441     (1,081,110     (1,432,999     (1,155,720     (847,057

Class R6

    (139     (9,260     (10,530     (29,985     (87,236     (29,915
      (695,564     (806,701     (1,091,640     (1,462,984     (1,242,956     (876,972

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding:

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R1

    (453,352     (507,626     (710,392     (921,006     (795,235     (186,553

Class R3 (A)

    37       1,001       50       1,003       28       962  

Class R6

    18,969       (5,468     12,562       (22,173     49,474       (11,464
      (434,346     (512,093     (697,780     (942,176     (745,733     (197,055

 

(A)    Class R3 commenced operations on March 1, 2019.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

         
Transamerica ClearTrack® 2030
    Transamerica ClearTrack® 2035     Transamerica ClearTrack® 2040  
     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019  

From operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 630,936     $ 793,755     $ 625,359     $ 771,109     $ 566,378     $ 669,692  

Net realized gain (loss)

    1,034,788       828,410       799,720       434,218       1,042,713       531,630  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    1,301,552       4,622,025       1,368,395       5,175,000       931,849       4,467,726  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    2,967,276       6,244,190       2,793,474       6,380,327       2,540,940       5,669,048  
             

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Class R1

    (1,624,355     (3,552,266     (1,190,693     (3,819,723     (1,204,569     (3,376,290

Class R3 (A)

    (343           (257           (284      

Class R6

    (13,470     (26,756     (14,659     (34,336     (23,108     (60,060

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (1,638,168     (3,579,022     (1,205,609     (3,854,059     (1,227,961     (3,436,350
             

Capital share transactions:

                       

Proceeds from shares sold:

                       

Class R1

    1,149,251       2,085,501       2,837,995       1,932,771       1,672,126       1,397,506  

Class R3 (A)

          10,000             10,000             10,000  

Class R6

    616,359       64,716       329,719       60,367       336,550       80,176  
      1,765,610       2,160,217       3,167,714       2,003,138       2,008,676       1,487,682  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested:

                       

Class R1

    1,624,355       3,552,266       1,190,693       3,819,723       1,204,569       3,376,290  

Class R3 (A)

    343             257             284        

Class R6

    13,470       26,756       14,659       34,336       23,108       60,060  
      1,638,168       3,579,022       1,205,609       3,854,059       1,227,961       3,436,350  

Cost of shares redeemed:

                       

Class R1

    (7,336,351     (8,441,701     (7,735,426     (8,422,307     (6,423,631     (6,224,577

Class R6

    (291,968     (111,785     (30,956     (60,521     (129,359     (205,720
      (7,628,319     (8,553,486     (7,766,382     (8,482,828     (6,552,990     (6,430,297

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

      (4,224,541       (2,814,247       (3,393,059       (2,625,631       (3,316,353       (1,506,265

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (2,895,433     (149,079     (1,805,194     (99,363     (2,003,374     726,433  
             

Net assets:

                       

Beginning of year

    57,805,246       57,954,325       58,210,497       58,309,860       52,589,382       51,862,949  

End of year

  $ 54,909,813     $ 57,805,246     $ 56,405,303     $ 58,210,497     $ 50,586,008     $ 52,589,382  
             

Capital share transactions - shares:

                       

Shares issued:

                       

Class R1

    106,662       193,234       246,139       176,844       149,286       125,791  

Class R3 (A)

          941             929             916  

Class R6

    57,011       5,990       29,556       5,460       30,463       7,229  
      163,673       200,165       275,695       183,233       179,749       133,936  

Shares reinvested:

                       

Class R1

    141,865       363,589       101,508       388,974       101,139       341,384  

Class R3 (A)

    30             21             24        

Class R6

    1,169       2,722       1,242       3,475       1,921       6,018  
      143,064       366,311       102,771       392,449       103,084       347,402  

Shares redeemed:

                       

Class R1

    (654,323     (781,506     (687,311     (767,223     (565,501     (560,474

Class R6

    (27,322     (10,361     (2,801     (5,439     (10,912     (18,641
      (681,645     (791,867     (690,112     (772,662     (576,413     (579,115

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding:

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R1

    (405,796     (224,683     (339,664     (201,405     (315,076     (93,299

Class R3 (A)

    30       941       21       929       24       916  

Class R6

    30,858       (1,649     27,997       3,496       21,472       (5,394
      (374,908     (225,391     (311,646     (196,980     (293,580     (97,777

 

(A)    Class R3 commenced operations on March 1, 2019.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

         
Transamerica ClearTrack® 2045
    Transamerica ClearTrack® 2050     Transamerica ClearTrack® 2055  
     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019  

From operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 365,379     $ 437,769     $ 298,919     $ 351,127     $ 9,747     $ 9,082  

Net realized gain (loss)

    785,117       387,759       293,003       193,006       8,698       6,906  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    451,818       3,071,322       708,701       2,507,848       17,332       52,965  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    1,602,314       3,896,850       1,300,623       3,051,981       35,777       68,953  
             

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                       

Class R1

    (808,476     (2,183,104     (531,050     (1,482,412     (7,111     (9,982

Class R3 (A)

    (292           (248           (290      

Class R6

    (12,552     (33,787     (11,140     (44,238     (9,886     (12,082

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (821,320     (2,216,891     (542,438     (1,526,650     (17,287     (22,064
             

Capital share transactions:

                       

Proceeds from shares sold:

                       

Class R1

    726,493       965,089       2,417,888       1,083,633              

Class R3 (A)

          10,000             10,000             10,000  

Class R6

    94,623       27,031       208,664       82,496       39,141       23,705  
      821,116       1,002,120       2,626,552       1,176,129       39,141       33,705  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested:

                       

Class R1

    808,476       2,183,104       531,050       1,482,412       7,111       9,982  

Class R3 (A)

    292             248             290        

Class R6

    12,552       33,787       11,140       44,238       9,886       12,082  
      821,320       2,216,891       542,438       1,526,650       17,287       22,064  

Cost of shares redeemed:

                       

Class R1

    (4,691,419     (4,668,479     (3,880,816     (3,481,789            

Class R6

    (6,688     (168,829     (2,159     (424,285     (2,158     (5,970
        (4,698,107       (4,837,308       (3,882,975       (3,906,074     (2,158     (5,970

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    (3,055,671     (1,618,297     (713,985     (1,203,295     54,270       49,799  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (2,274,677     61,662       44,200       322,036       72,760       96,688  
             

Net assets:

                       

Beginning of year

    34,706,117       34,644,455       27,299,925       26,977,889       629,134       532,446  

End of year

  $ 32,431,440     $ 34,706,117     $ 27,344,125     $ 27,299,925     $   701,894     $   629,134  
             

Capital share transactions - shares:

                       

Shares issued:

                       

Class R1

    60,371       85,699       201,100       94,906              

Class R3 (A)

          894             883             951  

Class R6

    8,363       2,396       18,084       7,268       3,617       2,242  
      68,734       88,989       219,184       103,057       3,617       3,193  

Shares reinvested:

                       

Class R1

    65,944       218,092       42,518       146,339       615       1,066  

Class R3 (A)

    24             20             26        

Class R6

    1,017       3,355       886       4,341       855       1,289  
      66,985       221,447       43,424       150,680       1,496       2,355  

Shares redeemed:

                       

Class R1

    (396,833     (414,793     (323,079     (302,748            

Class R6

    (617     (14,826     (173     (36,898     (198     (567
      (397,450     (429,619     (323,252     (339,646     (198     (567

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding:

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R1

    (270,518     (111,002     (79,461     (61,503     615       1,066  

Class R3 (A)

    24       894       20       883       26       951  

Class R6

    8,763       (9,075     18,797       (25,289     4,274       2,964  
      (261,731     (119,183     (60,644     (85,909     4,915       4,981  

 

(A)    Class R3 commenced operations on March 1, 2019.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

For the years ended:

 

     Transamerica ClearTrack® 2060     Transamerica ClearTrack®
Retirement Income
 
     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019  

From operations:

               

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 9,388     $ 8,956     $ 810,403     $ 1,096,126  

Net realized gain (loss)

    8,921       7,218       783,267       355,920  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    14,833       52,602       1,677,656       5,456,349  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    33,142       68,776       3,271,326       6,908,395  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Class R1

    (7,309     (10,048     (1,451,761     (5,016,283

Class R3 (A)

    (297           (284      

Class R6

    (9,635     (12,018     (15,033     (33,470

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (17,241     (22,066       (1,467,078       (5,049,753
         

Capital share transactions:

               

Proceeds from shares sold:

               

Class R1

                569,987       1,166,705  

Class R3 (A)

          10,000             10,000  

Class R6

    18,053       18,664       159,704       46,391  
      18,053       28,664       729,691       1,223,096  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested:

               

Class R1

    7,309       10,048       1,451,761       5,016,283  

Class R3 (A)

    297             284        

Class R6

    9,635       12,018       15,033       33,470  
      17,241       22,066       1,467,078       5,049,753  

Cost of shares redeemed:

               

Class R1

                (10,253,536     (15,592,052

Class R6

    (135     (9,912     (11,729     (11,473
      (135     (9,912       (10,265,265       (15,603,525

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    35,159       40,818       (8,068,496     (9,330,676

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    51,060       87,528       (6,264,248     (7,472,034
         

Net assets:

               

Beginning of year

    615,541       528,013       65,446,142       72,918,176  

End of year

  $   666,601     $   615,541     $ 59,181,894     $ 65,446,142  
         

Capital share transactions - shares:

               

Shares issued:

               

Class R1

                53,744       114,042  

Class R3 (A)

          951             1,017  

Class R6

    1,618       1,845       15,220       4,542  
      1,618       2,796       68,964       119,601  

Shares reinvested:

               

Class R1

    633       1,073       138,659       538,228  

Class R3 (A)

    26             27        

Class R6

    834       1,284       1,428       3,572  
      1,493       2,357       140,114       541,800  

Shares redeemed:

               

Class R1

                (991,463     (1,554,507

Class R6

    (12     (946     (1,085     (1,127
      (12     (946     (992,548     (1,555,634

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding:

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R1

    633       1,073       (799,060     (902,237

Class R3 (A)

    26       951       27       1,017  

Class R6

    2,440       2,183       15,563       6,987  
      3,099       4,207       (783,470     (894,233

 

(A)    Class R3 commenced operations on March 1, 2019.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica ClearTrack® 2015
 
    Class R1  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.67     $ 10.24     $ 10.66     $ 9.85     $ 9.76  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.13       0.16       0.15       0.13       0.11 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.48       0.81       (0.33     0.82       0.03  

Total investment operations

    0.61       0.97       (0.18     0.95       0.14  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.16     (0.17     (0.14     (0.12     (0.05

Net realized gains

    (0.18     (0.37     (0.10     (0.02     (0.00 )(C) 

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.34     (0.54     (0.24     (0.14     (0.05
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 10.94     $ 10.67     $ 10.24     $ 10.66     $ 9.85  

Total return

    5.89     10.23     (1.76 )%      9.72     1.52
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   33,907     $   37,914     $   41,573     $   52,926     $   44,735  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.26     1.26     1.19     1.17     1.22

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (E)

    1.14     1.12     1.12     1.11     1.08 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.20     1.53     1.42     1.28     1.18 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    12     42     23     9     43

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Does not include expenses of the Underlying ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Due to TAM waiving the Underlying ETF fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica ClearTrack® 2015
 
    Class R3  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.68     $ 9.99  
     

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.15       0.11  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.48       0.58  

Total investment operations

    0.63       0.69  
     

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.20      

Net realized gains

    (0.18      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.38      
     

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   10.93     $   10.68  

Total return

    6.08     6.91 %(C) 
     

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 11     $ 11  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.01     1.01 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (F)

    0.89     0.87 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.43     1.54 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    12     42

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 1, 2019.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the Underlying ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Annualized.
(F)    Due to TAM waiving the Underlying ETF fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica ClearTrack® 2015
 
    Class R6  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.77     $ 10.34     $ 10.77     $ 9.93     $ 9.80  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.19       0.23       0.22       0.20       0.18 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.50       0.82       (0.33     0.83       0.02  

Total investment operations

    0.69       1.05       (0.11     1.03       0.20  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.24     (0.25     (0.22     (0.17     (0.07

Net realized gains

    (0.18     (0.37     (0.10     (0.02     (0.00 )(C) 

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.42     (0.62     (0.32     (0.19     (0.07
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $   11.04     $   10.77     $   10.34     $   10.77     $ 9.93  

Total return

    6.55     11.00     (1.16 )%      10.50     2.11
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $ 599     $ 380     $ 421     $ 415     $ 317  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.61     0.61     0.54     0.52     0.57

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (E)

    0.49     0.47     0.47     0.46     0.43 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.75     2.21     2.06     1.91       1.87 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    12     42     23     9     43

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Does not include expenses of the Underlying ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Due to TAM waiving the Underlying ETF fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica ClearTrack® 2020
 
    Class R1  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.65     $ 10.38     $ 10.73     $ 9.81     $ 9.75  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.04       0.15       0.15       0.12       0.12 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.16     0.79       (0.31     0.92       (0.01 )(C) 

Total investment operations

    (1.12     0.94       (0.16     1.04       0.11  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.17     (0.16     (0.13     (0.11     (0.05

Net realized gains

    (0.31     (0.51     (0.06     (0.01     (0.00 )(D) 

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.48     (0.67     (0.19     (0.12     (0.05
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.05     $ 10.65     $ 10.38     $ 10.73     $ 9.81  

Total return

    (11.16 )%      9.99     (1.55 )%      10.79     1.21
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   37,467     $   51,652     $   59,914     $   76,819     $   56,817  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.25     1.20     1.15     1.14     1.20

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (F)

    1.14     1.12     1.12     1.11     1.08 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.44     1.46     1.38     1.21     1.19 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    137     50     25     5     42

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(D)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(E)    Does not include expenses of the Underlying ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Due to TAM waiving the Underlying ETF fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica ClearTrack® 2020
 
    Class R3  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.65     $ 9.97  
     

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.06       0.10  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.15     0.58  

Total investment operations

    (1.09     0.68  
     

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.21      

Net realized gains

    (0.31      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.52      
     

Net asset value, end of period/ year

  $ 9.04     $   10.65  

Total return

      (10.91 )%      6.82 %(C) 
     

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 10     $ 11  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.99     0.95 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (F)

    0.89     0.87 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.64     1.52 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    137     50

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 1, 2019.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the Underlying ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Annualized.
(F)    Due to TAM waiving the Underlying ETF fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica ClearTrack® 2020
 
    Class R6  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.76     $ 10.49     $ 10.85     $ 9.89     $ 9.79  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.09       0.22       0.22       0.19       0.18 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.16     0.80       (0.32     0.94       (0.01 )(C) 

Total investment operations

    (1.07     1.02       (0.10     1.13       0.17  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.24     (0.24     (0.20     (0.16     (0.07

Net realized gains

    (0.31     (0.51     (0.06     (0.01     (0.00 )(D) 

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.55     (0.75     (0.26     (0.17       (0.07
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.14     $ 10.76     $   10.49     $ 10.85     $ 9.89  

Total return

      (10.60 )%        10.77       (1.00 )%        11.62     1.80
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $ 495     $ 447     $ 669     $ 673     $ 517  

Expenses to average net assets (E)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.60     0.55     0.50     0.49     0.55

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (F)

    0.49     0.47     0.47     0.46     0.43 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.95     2.17     2.01     1.85     1.90 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    137     50     25     5     42

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    The amount of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share does not correspond with the amounts reported within the Statements of Changes due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fluctuating market values during the period.
(D)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(E)    Does not include expenses of the Underlying ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(F)    Due to TAM waiving the Underlying ETF fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica ClearTrack® 2025  
    Class R1  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.11     $ 10.70     $ 11.06     $ 9.98     $ 9.77  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.04       0.15       0.14       0.12       0.12 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.30     0.94       (0.32     1.07       0.14  

Total investment operations

    (1.26     1.09       (0.18     1.19       0.26  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.16     (0.16     (0.12     (0.11     (0.05

Net realized gains

    (0.14     (0.52     (0.06     (0.00 )(C)      (0.00 )(C) 

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.30     (0.68     (0.18     (0.11     (0.05
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.55     $ 11.11     $ 10.70     $ 11.06     $ 9.98  

Total return

    (11.77 )%      11.23     (1.65 )%      12.06     2.70
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   55,999     $   74,011     $   73,294     $   90,501     $   63,893  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.17     1.17     1.14     1.13     1.19

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (E)

    1.14     1.14     1.13     1.12     1.09 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.39     1.43     1.30     1.15     1.22 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    161     20     25     6     3

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Does not include expenses of the Underlying ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Due to TAM waiving the Underlying ETF fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.

 

For a share outstanding during period and year indicated:   Transamerica ClearTrack® 2025  
    Class R3  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.11     $ 10.40  
     

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.06       0.11  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.29     0.60  

Total investment operations

    (1.23     0.71  
     

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.20      

Net realized gains

    (0.14      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.34      
     

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $ 9.54     $   11.11  

Total return

      (11.58 )%      6.83 %(C) 
     

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 9     $ 11  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.92     0.91 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (F)

    0.89     0.89 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.60     1.52 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    161     20

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 1, 2019.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the Underlying ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Annualized.
(F)    Due to TAM waiving the Underlying ETF fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica ClearTrack® 2025  
    Class R6  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.23     $ 10.83     $ 11.19     $ 10.07     $ 9.81  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.08       0.22       0.22       0.18       0.19 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.29     0.94       (0.32     1.09       0.14  

Total investment operations

    (1.21     1.16       (0.10     1.27       0.33  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.23     (0.24     (0.20     (0.15     (0.07

Net realized gains

    (0.14     (0.52     (0.06     (0.00 )(C)      (0.00 )(C) 

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.37     (0.76     (0.26     (0.15     (0.07
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.65     $ 11.23     $ 10.83     $ 11.19     $   10.07  

Total return

      (11.26 )%      11.89     (1.00 )%      12.83     3.37
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $ 1,588     $   1,292     $   1,370     $   1,378     $ 570  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.52     0.52     0.49     0.48     0.54

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (E)

    0.49     0.49     0.48     0.47     0.44 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.81     2.10     1.93     1.69     1.93 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    161     20     25     6     3

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Does not include expenses of the Underlying ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Due to TAM waiving the Underlying ETF fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica ClearTrack® 2030  
    Class R1  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.36     $ 10.91     $ 11.27     $ 10.04     $ 9.82  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.13       0.15       0.15       0.12       0.11 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.49       0.98       (0.29     1.22       0.16  

Total investment operations

    0.62       1.13       (0.14     1.34       0.27  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.16     (0.16     (0.13     (0.11     (0.05

Net realized gains

    (0.17     (0.52     (0.09           (0.00 )(C) 

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.33     (0.68     (0.22     (0.11     (0.05
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.65     $ 11.36     $ 10.91     $ 11.27     $ 10.04  

Total return

    5.48     11.38     (1.34 )%      13.43     2.74
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   54,145     $   57,414     $   57,571     $   70,037     $   53,935  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.19     1.20     1.16     1.15     1.21

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (E)

    1.15     1.15     1.13     1.12     1.09 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.12     1.38     1.28     1.16     1.14 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    15     16     26     9     0 %(F) 

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Does not include expenses of the Underlying ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Due to TAM waiving the Underlying ETF fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.
(F)    Rounds to less than 1%.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica ClearTrack® 2030
 
    Class R3  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.36     $ 10.63  
     

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.15       0.11  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.50       0.62  

Total investment operations

    0.65       0.73  
     

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.20      

Net realized gains

    (0.17      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.37      
     

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   11.64     $   11.36  

Total return

    5.74     6.87 %(C) 
     

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 11     $ 11  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.94     0.94 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (F)

    0.90     0.90 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.36     1.50 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    15     16

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 1, 2019.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the Underlying ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Annualized.
(F)    Due to TAM waiving the Underlying ETF fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica ClearTrack® 2030
 
    Class R6  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.49     $ 11.04     $ 11.40     $ 10.13     $ 9.86  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.19       0.22       0.22       0.19       0.19 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.50       0.99       (0.29     1.23       0.14  

Total investment operations

    0.69       1.21       (0.07     1.42       0.33  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.23     (0.24     (0.20     (0.15     (0.06

Net realized gains

    (0.17     (0.52     (0.09           (0.00 )(C) 

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.40     (0.76     (0.29     (0.15     (0.06
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $   11.78     $   11.49     $   11.04     $   11.40     $   10.13  

Total return

    6.09     12.13     (0.69 )%      14.20     3.40
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $ 754     $ 380     $ 383     $ 353     $ 307  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.54     0.55     0.51     0.50     0.57

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (E)

    0.50     0.50     0.48     0.47     0.44 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.62     2.02     1.92     1.81     1.90 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    15     16     26     9     0 %(F) 

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Does not include expenses of the Underlying ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Due to TAM waiving the Underlying ETF fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.
(F)    Rounds to less than 1%.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica ClearTrack® 2035
 
    Class R1  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.51     $ 11.09     $ 11.47     $ 10.01     $ 9.81  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.13       0.14       0.15       0.14       0.13 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.48       1.03       (0.33     1.44       0.13  

Total investment operations

    0.61       1.17       (0.18     1.58       0.26  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.15     (0.17     (0.13     (0.12     (0.06

Net realized gains

    (0.09     (0.58     (0.07           (0.00 )(C) 

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.24     (0.75     (0.20     (0.12     (0.06
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.88     $ 11.51     $ 11.09     $ 11.47     $ 10.01  

Total return

    5.31     11.65     (1.62 )%      15.97     2.63
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   55,525     $   57,683     $   57,851     $   70,958     $   50,718  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.19     1.20     1.16     1.15     1.22

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (E)

    1.15     1.15     1.13     1.12     1.09 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.09     1.32     1.27     1.28     1.34 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    13     12     24     8     0 %(F) 

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Does not include expenses of the Underlying ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Due to TAM waiving the Underlying ETF fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.
(F)    Rounds to less than 1%.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica ClearTrack® 2035
 
    Class R3  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.50     $ 10.77  
     

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.15       0.11  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.49       0.62  

Total investment operations

    0.64       0.73  
     

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.19      

Net realized gains

    (0.09      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.28      
     

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   11.86     $   11.50  

Total return

    5.57     6.78 %(C) 
     

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 11     $ 11  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.94     0.94 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (F)

    0.90     0.90 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.33     1.47 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    13     12

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 1, 2019.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the Underlying ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Annualized.
(F)    Due to TAM waiving the Underlying ETF fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica ClearTrack® 2035
 
    Class R6  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.63     $ 11.23     $ 11.59     $ 10.10     $ 9.85  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.19       0.22       0.22       0.20       0.20 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.52       1.01       (0.30     1.46       0.12  

Total investment operations

    0.71       1.23       (0.08     1.66       0.32  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.23     (0.25     (0.21     (0.17     (0.07

Net realized gains

    (0.09     (0.58     (0.07           (0.00 )(C) 

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

      (0.32       (0.83       (0.28       (0.17       (0.07
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 12.02     $ 11.63     $ 11.23     $ 11.59     $ 10.10  

Total return

    6.10     12.22     (0.81 )%      16.61     3.30
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $ 869     $ 516     $ 459     $ 525     $ 370  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.54     0.55     0.51     0.50     0.57

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (E)

    0.50     0.50     0.48     0.47     0.44 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.67     1.97     1.87     1.88     2.01 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    13     12     24     8     0 %(F) 

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Does not include expenses of the Underlying ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Due to TAM waiving the Underlying ETF fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.
(F)    Rounds to less than 1%.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica ClearTrack® 2040
 
    Class R1  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.66     $ 11.26     $ 11.58     $ 9.93     $ 9.79  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.13       0.14       0.14       0.14       0.14 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.48       1.02       (0.27     1.63       0.06  

Total investment operations

    0.61       1.16       (0.13     1.77       0.20  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.15     (0.16     (0.14     (0.12     (0.06

Net realized gains

    (0.12     (0.60     (0.05           (0.00 )(C) 

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.27     (0.76     (0.19     (0.12     (0.06
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 12.00     $ 11.66     $ 11.26     $ 11.58     $ 9.93  

Total return

    5.27     11.54     (1.17 )%      18.05     2.09
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   49,510     $   51,798     $   51,048     $   60,367     $   39,903  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.20     1.22     1.17     1.17     1.26

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (E)

    1.15     1.15     1.13     1.12     1.09 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.10     1.29     1.20     1.33     1.40 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    12     15     20     6     2

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Does not include expenses of the Underlying ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Due to TAM waiving the Underlying ETF fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica ClearTrack® 2040
 
    Class R3  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.65     $ 10.92  
     

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.16       0.11  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.48       0.62  

Total investment operations

    0.64       0.73  
     

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.19      

Net realized gains

    (0.12      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.31      
     

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   11.98     $   11.65  

Total return

    5.52     6.68 %(C) 
     

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 11     $ 11  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.95     0.96 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (F)

    0.90     0.90 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.34     1.47 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    12     15

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 1, 2019.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the Underlying ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Annualized.
(F)    Due to TAM waiving the Underlying ETF fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica ClearTrack® 2040
 
    Class R6  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.84     $ 11.43     $ 11.76     $ 10.05     $ 9.86  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.20       0.22       0.22       0.21       0.20 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.50       1.03       (0.29     1.67       0.07  

Total investment operations

    0.70       1.25       (0.07     1.88       0.27  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.23     (0.24     (0.21     (0.17     (0.08

Net realized gains

    (0.12     (0.60     (0.05           (0.00 )(C) 

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.35     (0.84     (0.26     (0.17     (0.08
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 12.19     $   11.84     $   11.43     $   11.76     $   10.05  

Total return

    5.93     12.36     (0.62 )%      18.95     2.76
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   1,065     $ 780     $ 815     $ 738     $ 428  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.55     0.57     0.52     0.52     0.61

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (E)

    0.50     0.50     0.48     0.47     0.44 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.69     1.94     1.84     1.88     2.05 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    12     15     20     6     2

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Does not include expenses of the Underlying ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Due to TAM waiving the Underlying ETF fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica ClearTrack® 2045
 
    Class R1  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.94     $ 11.45     $ 11.76     $ 9.94     $ 9.78  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.13       0.14       0.13       0.14       0.12 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.49       1.09       (0.24     1.80       0.10  

Total investment operations

    0.62       1.23       (0.11     1.94       0.22  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.15     (0.16     (0.13     (0.12     (0.06

Net realized gains

    (0.14     (0.58     (0.07           (0.00 )(C) 

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.29     (0.74     (0.20     (0.12     (0.06
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 12.27     $ 11.94     $ 11.45     $ 11.76     $ 9.94  

Total return

    5.15     11.97     (0.97 )%      19.67     2.28
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   31,883     $   34,278     $   34,139     $   38,516     $   27,305  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.28     1.29     1.22     1.22     1.32

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (E)

    1.15     1.15     1.14     1.13     1.10 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.09     1.26     1.12     1.25     1.24 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    9     15     15     6     2

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Does not include expenses of the Underlying ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Due to TAM waiving the Underlying ETF fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica ClearTrack® 2045
 
    Class R3  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.93     $ 11.18  
     

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.16       0.11  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.48       0.64  

Total investment operations

    0.64       0.75  
     

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.19      

Net realized gains

    (0.14      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.33      
     

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   12.24     $   11.93  

Total return

    5.34     6.71 %(C) 
     

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 11     $ 11  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.03     1.03

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (F)

    0.90     0.90 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.33     1.48 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    9     15

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 1, 2019.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the Underlying ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Annualized.
(F)    Due to TAM waiving the Underlying ETF fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica ClearTrack® 2045  
    Class R6  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 12.08     $ 11.59     $ 11.90     $ 10.03     $ 9.82  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.21       0.22       0.21       0.21       0.18 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.49       1.09       (0.25     1.82       0.11  

Total investment operations

    0.70       1.31       (0.04     2.03       0.29  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.23     (0.24     (0.20     (0.16     (0.08

Net realized gains

    (0.14     (0.58     (0.07           (0.00 )(C) 

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.37     (0.82     (0.27     (0.16     (0.08
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $   12.41     $   12.08     $   11.59     $   11.90     $   10.03  

Total return

    5.76     12.70     (0.35 )%      20.53     2.95
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $ 537     $ 417     $ 505     $ 585     $ 426  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.63     0.64     0.57     0.57     0.67

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (E)

    0.50     0.50     0.49     0.48     0.45 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.71     1.90     1.70     1.87     1.88 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    9     15     15     6     2

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Does not include expenses of the Underlying ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Due to TAM waiving the Underlying ETF fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica ClearTrack® 2050
 
    Class R1  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 12.10     $ 11.52     $ 11.79     $ 9.93     $ 9.77  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.13       0.15       0.13       0.13       0.11 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.46       1.09       (0.24     1.84       0.11  

Total investment operations

    0.59       1.24       (0.11     1.97       0.22  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.15     (0.16     (0.12     (0.11     (0.06

Net realized gains

    (0.09     (0.50     (0.04           (0.00 )(C) 

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.24     (0.66     (0.16     (0.11     (0.06
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 12.45     $ 12.10     $ 11.52     $ 11.79     $ 9.93  

Total return

    4.87     11.87     (1.04 )%      20.00     2.31
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   26,659     $   26,865     $   26,279     $   29,329     $   19,435  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.32     1.36     1.26     1.28     1.47

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (E)

    1.16     1.15     1.14     1.13     1.10 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.09     1.29     1.09     1.17     1.16 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    6     13     13     3     0 %(F) 

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Does not include expenses of the Underlying ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Due to TAM waiving the Underlying ETF fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.
(F)    Rounds to less than 1%.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica ClearTrack® 2050
 
    Class R3  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 12.08     $ 11.33  
     

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.16       0.12  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.46       0.63  

Total investment operations

    0.62       0.75  
     

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.19      

Net realized gains

    (0.09      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.28      
     

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   12.42     $   12.08  

Total return

    5.14     6.62 %(C) 
     

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 11     $ 11  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.07     1.10 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (F)

    0.91     0.90 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.34     1.50 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    6     13

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 1, 2019.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the Underlying ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Annualized.
(F)    Due to TAM waiving the Underlying ETF fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica ClearTrack® 2050
 
    Class R6  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 12.24     $ 11.66     $ 11.92     $ 10.02     $ 9.81  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.21       0.23       0.21       0.20       0.18 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.48       1.10       (0.24     1.85       0.11  

Total investment operations

    0.69       1.33       (0.03     2.05       0.29  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.23     (0.25     (0.19     (0.15     (0.08

Net realized gains

    (0.09     (0.50     (0.04           (0.00 )(C) 

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.32     (0.75     (0.23     (0.15     (0.08
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $   12.61     $   12.24     $   11.66     $   11.92     $   10.02  

Total return

    5.63     12.62     (0.34 )%      20.72     2.99
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $ 674     $ 424     $ 699     $ 627     $ 476  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.67     0.71     0.62     0.63     0.83

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (E)

    0.51     0.50     0.49     0.48     0.45 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.69     1.98     1.75     1.82     1.87 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    6     13     13     3     0 %(F) 

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Does not include expenses of the Underlying ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Due to TAM waiving the Underlying ETF fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.
(F)    Rounds to less than 1%.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica ClearTrack® 2055  
    Class R1  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.24     $ 10.44     $ 10.61     $ 10.00  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.13       0.13       0.12       0.02  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.43       1.07       (0.21     0.59  

Total investment operations

    0.56       1.20       (0.09     0.61  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.14     (0.14     (0.07      

Net realized gains

    (0.14     (0.26     (0.01      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.28     (0.40     (0.08      
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   11.52     $   11.24     $   10.44     $   10.61  

Total return

    4.89     12.22     (0.96 )%      6.10 %(C) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 309     $ 295     $ 262     $ 265  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    11.19     14.43     11.72     40.02 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (F)

    1.15     1.15     1.13     1.06 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.14     1.25     1.10     0.54 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    12     25     35     2 %(C) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on July 7, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the Underlying ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Annualized.
(F)    Due to TAM waiving the Underlying ETF fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica ClearTrack® 2055  
    Class R3  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.22     $ 10.51  
     

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.16       0.11  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.42       0.60  

Total investment operations

    0.58       0.71  
     

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.17      

Net realized gains

    (0.14      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.31      
     

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   11.49     $   11.22  

Total return

    5.12     6.76 %(C) 
     

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 11     $ 11  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    10.94     14.18 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (F)

    0.90     0.90 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.39     1.49 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    12     25

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 1, 2019.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the Underlying ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Annualized.
(F)    Due to TAM waiving the Underlying ETF fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica ClearTrack® 2055
 
    Class R6  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.29     $ 10.50     $ 10.64     $ 10.00  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.20       0.20       0.19       0.04  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.44       1.06       (0.22     0.60  

Total investment operations

    0.64       1.26       (0.03     0.64  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.21     (0.21     (0.10      

Net realized gains

    (0.14     (0.26     (0.01      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.35     (0.47     (0.11      
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   11.58     $   11.29     $   10.50     $   10.64  

Total return

    5.60     12.89     (0.37 )%      6.40 %(C) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 382     $ 323     $ 270     $ 266  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    10.54     13.78     11.07     39.37 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (F)

    0.50     0.50     0.48     0.41 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.78     1.89     1.75     1.19 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    12     25     35     2 %(C) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on July 7, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the Underlying ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Annualized.
(F)    Due to TAM waiving the Underlying ETF fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica ClearTrack® 2060
 
    Class R1  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.24     $ 10.44     $ 10.61     $ 10.00  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.13       0.13       0.12       0.02  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.42       1.07       (0.21     0.59  

Total investment operations

    0.55       1.20       (0.09     0.61  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.14     (0.14     (0.07      

Net realized gains

    (0.14     (0.26     (0.01      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.28     (0.40     (0.08      
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   11.51     $   11.24     $   10.44     $   10.61  

Total return

    4.87     12.25     (0.96 )%      6.10 %(C) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 309     $ 295     $ 263     $ 265  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    11.56     14.59     11.74     39.93 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (F)

    1.15     1.15     1.13     1.06 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.15     1.24     1.10     0.54 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    10     25     35     2 %(C) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on July 7, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the Underlying ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Annualized.
(F)    Due to TAM waiving the Underlying ETF fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica ClearTrack® 2060
 
    Class R3  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.22     $ 10.51  
     

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.16       0.11  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.42       0.60  

Total investment operations

    0.58       0.71  
     

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.17      

Net realized gains

    (0.14      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.31      
     

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   11.49     $   11.22  

Total return

    5.19     6.76 %(C) 
     

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 11     $ 11  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    11.31     14.33 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (F)

    0.90     0.90 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.40     1.49 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    10     25

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 1, 2019.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the Underlying ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Annualized.
(F)    Due to TAM waiving the Underlying ETF fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and years indicated:   Transamerica ClearTrack® 2060
 
    Class R6  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 11.29     $ 10.50     $ 10.64     $ 10.00  
         

Investment operations:

               

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.20       0.20       0.19       0.04  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.43       1.06       (0.22     0.60  

Total investment operations

    0.63       1.26       (0.03     0.64  
         

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

               

Net investment income

    (0.21     (0.21     (0.10      

Net realized gains

    (0.14     (0.26     (0.01      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.35     (0.47     (0.11      
         

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   11.57     $   11.29     $   10.50     $   10.64  

Total return

    5.57     12.92     (0.37 )%      6.40 %(C) 
         

Ratio and supplemental data:

               

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 347     $ 310     $ 265     $ 266  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

               

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    10.91     13.94     11.09     39.28 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (F)

    0.50     0.50     0.48     0.41 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.80     1.89     1.75     1.19 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    10     25     35     2 %(C) 

 

(A)    Commenced operations on July 7, 2017.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the Underlying ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Annualized.
(F)    Due to TAM waiving the Underlying ETF fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica ClearTrack® Retirement Income
 
    Class R1  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.50     $ 10.23     $ 10.63     $ 10.11     $ 9.83  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.14       0.16       0.16       0.14       0.13 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.46       0.85       (0.35     0.50       0.20  

Total investment operations

    0.60       1.01       (0.19     0.64       0.33  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.18     (0.18     (0.16     (0.12     (0.05

Net realized gains

    (0.06     (0.56     (0.05           (0.00 )(C) 

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.24     (0.74     (0.21     (0.12     (0.05
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 10.86     $ 10.50     $ 10.23     $ 10.63     $ 10.11  

Total return

    5.81     10.76     (1.86 )%      6.41     3.36
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $   58,473     $   64,925     $   72,493     $   98,838     $   72,075  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    1.18     1.18     1.13     1.12     1.18

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (E)

    1.13     1.12     1.11     1.09     1.07 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.31     1.61     1.54     1.40     1.30 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    11     19     24     7    

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Does not include expenses of the Underlying ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Due to TAM waiving the Underlying ETF fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.

 

For a share outstanding during the period and year indicated:   Transamerica ClearTrack®
Retirement Income
 
    Class R3  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019 (A)
 

Net asset value, beginning of period/year

  $ 10.52     $ 9.83  
     

Investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss) (B)

    0.16       0.10  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.47       0.59  

Total investment operations

    0.63       0.69  
     

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

       

Net investment income

    (0.22      

Net realized gains

    (0.06      

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.28      
     

Net asset value, end of period/year

  $   10.87     $   10.52  

Total return

    6.09     7.02 %(C) 
     

Ratio and supplemental data:

       

Net assets end of period/year (000’s)

  $ 11     $ 11  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

       

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.93     0.93 %(E) 

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (F)

    0.88     0.87 %(E) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.53     1.50 %(E) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    11     19

 

(A)    Commenced operations on March 1, 2019.
(B)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(C)    Not annualized.
(D)    Does not include expenses of the Underlying ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Annualized.
(F)    Due to TAM waiving the Underlying ETF fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

 

For a share outstanding during the years indicated:   Transamerica ClearTrack® Retirement Income  
    Class R6  
     October 31,
2020
    October 31,
2019
    October 31,
2018
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2016
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.62     $ 10.35     $ 10.75     $ 10.20     $ 9.87  
           

Investment operations:

                   

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.20       0.23       0.23       0.21       0.21 (B) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.47       0.86       (0.35     0.50       0.18  

Total investment operations

    0.67       1.09       (0.12     0.71       0.39  
           

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

                   

Net investment income

    (0.25     (0.26     (0.23     (0.16     (0.06

Net realized gains

    (0.06     (0.56     (0.05           (0.00 )(C) 

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

    (0.31     (0.82     (0.28     (0.16     (0.06
           

Net asset value, end of year

  $   10.98     $   10.62     $   10.35     $   10.75     $   10.20  

Total return

    6.47     11.53     (1.19 )%      7.12     4.01
           

Ratio and supplemental data:

                   

Net assets end of year (000’s)

  $ 698     $ 510     $ 425     $ 409     $ 257  

Expenses to average net assets (D)

                   

Excluding waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture

    0.53     0.53     0.48     0.47     0.53

Including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture (E)

    0.48     0.47     0.46     0.44     0.42 %(B) 

Net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.89     2.22     2.15     1.98     2.08 %(B) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    11     19     24     7    

 

(A)    Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding.
(B)    Please reference the Custody Out-of-Pocket Expense section of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the reimbursement of custody fees. The amount of the reimbursement on a per share basis was immaterial to the class. The Expenses to average net assets including waiver and/or reimbursement and recapture ratio, and Net investment income (loss) to average net assets ratio would have been 0.00% higher and 0.00% lower, respectively, had the custodian not reimbursed the Fund.
(C)    Rounds to less than $0.01 or $(0.01).
(D)    Does not include expenses of the Underlying ETFs in which the Fund invests.
(E)    Due to TAM waiving the Underlying ETF fees, waiver and/or reimbursements may be applied under the total operating expense limit.

 

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this report.

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1. ORGANIZATION

Transamerica Funds (the “Trust”) is an open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The Trust applies investment company accounting and reporting guidance. The funds covered by this report (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) are each a series of the Trust and are as follows:

 

Fund   Class

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2015 (“ClearTrack® 2015”)

  R1,R3,R6

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2020 (“ClearTrack® 2020”)

  R1,R3,R6

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2025 (“ClearTrack® 2025”)

  R1,R3,R6

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2030 (“ClearTrack® 2030”)

  R1,R3,R6

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2035 (“ClearTrack® 2035”)

  R1,R3,R6

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2040 (“ClearTrack® 2040”)

  R1,R3,R6

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2045 (“ClearTrack® 2045”)

  R1,R3,R6

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2050 (“ClearTrack® 2050”)

  R1,R3,R6

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2055 (“ClearTrack® 2055”)

  R1,R3,R6

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2060 (“ClearTrack® 2060”)

  R1,R3,R6

Transamerica ClearTrack® Retirement Income (“ClearTrack® Retirement Income”)

  R1,R3,R6

As of October 31, 2020, the only investors of the Funds are affiliated and eligible retirement plans as defined in the Funds’ current prospectus.

Each Fund, a “fund of fund”, normally invests during its glide path period the majority of its assets in underlying exchange-traded funds that each are managed to track an index by an unaffiliated investment advisers (hereafter referred to as “Underlying ETFs”). The shareholder reports of the Underlying ETFs, including the Schedule of Investments, should be read in conjunction with this report. The Underlying ETFs’ shareholder reports are not covered by this report. ClearTrack® 2020 and ClearTrack® 2025 are each in their Dynamic Rebalancing Period, which is within plus or minus five years of targeted retirement, and are not managed strictly according to the glide path period strategy. Instead, the Fund’s sub-adviser employs the Dynamic Risk Management strategy that attempts to limit downside volatility within the applicable Fund during the Dynamic Rebalancing Period. In response to certain levels of negative Fund performance during the Dynamic Rebalancing Period, the sub-adviser may deviate from the standard target allocation in accordance with the glide path by increasing the Fund’s exposure to short-term defensive instruments (“de-risking”), based on a formula that takes into account the Fund’s current Net Asset Value (“NAV”), macroeconomic conditions and the Fund’s underlying volatility.

This report must be accompanied or preceded by each Fund’s current prospectus, which contains additional information about the Funds, including risks, as well as investment objectives and strategies.

Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”) serves as investment manager for the Funds pursuant to an investment management agreement. TAM provides continuous and regular investment management services to the Funds. TAM supervises each Fund’s investments, conducts its investment program and provides supervisory, compliance and administrative services to the Funds.

TAM currently acts as a “manager of managers” and hires sub-advisers to furnish day-to-day investment advice and recommendations. TAM may, in the future, determine to provide all aspects of the day-to-day management of a Fund without the use of a sub-adviser. When acting as a manager of managers, TAM provides investment management services that include, without limitation, the design and development of the Funds and their investment strategies and the ongoing review and evaluation of those investment strategies including recommending changes in strategy where it believes appropriate or advisable; the selection of one or more sub-advisers for the Funds employing a combination of quantitative and qualitative screens, research, analysis and due diligence; negotiation of sub-advisory agreements and fees; oversight and monitoring of sub-advisers and recommending changes to sub-advisers where it believes appropriate or advisable; recommending fund combinations and liquidations where it believes appropriate or advisable; selection and oversight of transition managers, as needed; regular supervision of the Funds’ investments; regular review and evaluation of sub-adviser performance; daily monitoring of the sub-advisers’ buying and selling of securities for the Funds; regular review of holdings; ongoing trade oversight and analysis; regular monitoring to ensure adherence to investment process; regular calls and periodic on-site visits with sub-advisers; portfolio construction and asset allocation when using multiple sub-advisers for a Fund; risk management oversight and analysis; oversight of negotiation of investment documentation and agreements; design, development, implementation and regular monitoring of the valuation process; periodic due diligence reviews of pricing vendors and vendor methodology; design, development, implementation and regular monitoring of the compliance process; respond to regulatory inquiries and determine appropriate litigation strategy, as needed; review of proxies voted by sub-advisers; oversight of preparation and review of materials for meetings of the Funds’ Board of Trustees (the “Board”), participation in these meetings and preparation of regular communications with the Board; oversight of preparation and review of prospectuses, shareholder reports and other disclosure materials and regulatory filings for the Funds; oversight of other service providers to the Funds, such as the custodian, the transfer agent, the Funds’ independent accounting firm and legal counsel; supervision of the performance of recordkeeping and shareholder

 

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1. ORGANIZATION (continued)

 

relations functions for the Funds; and oversight of cash management services. TAM uses a variety of quantitative and qualitative tools to carry out its investment management services. TAM, not the Funds, is responsible for paying the sub-adviser(s) for their services, and sub-advisory fees are TAM’s expense.

TAM’s investment management services also include the provision of supervisory and administrative services to the Funds. These services include performing certain administrative services for the Funds and supervising and overseeing the administrative, clerical, recordkeeping and bookkeeping services provided to the Funds by State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”), to whom TAM has outsourced the provision of certain services as described below: to the extent agreed upon by TAM and the Funds from time to time, monitoring and verifying the custodian’s daily calculation of the NAV; shareholder relations functions; compliance services; valuation services; assisting in due diligence and in the oversight and monitoring of certain activities of sub-advisers and certain aspects of Fund investments; assisting with Fund combinations and liquidations; oversight of the preparation and filing, and review, of all returns and reports, in connection with federal, state and local taxes; oversight and review of regulatory reporting; supervising and coordinating the Funds’ custodian and dividend disbursing agent and monitoring their services to the Funds; assisting the Funds in preparing reports to shareholders; acting as liaison with the Funds’ independent public accountants and providing, upon request, analyses, fiscal year summaries and other audit related services; assisting in the preparation of agendas and supporting documents for and minutes of meetings of trustees and committees of trustees; assisting in the preparation of regular communications with the trustees; and providing personnel and office space, telephones and other office equipment as necessary in order for TAM to perform supervisory and administrative services to the Funds.

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

In preparing the Funds’ financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”), estimates or assumptions (which could differ from actual results) may be used that affect reported amounts and disclosures. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds.

Security transactions and investment income: Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Security gains and losses are calculated on a first-in, first-out basis. Interest income, if any, is accrued as earned. Dividend income and capital gain distributions from underlying investments, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income or short-term capital gain distributions received from underlying investments, if any, are recorded as Dividend income from investments within the Statements of Operations. Long-term capital gain distributions received from underlying investments, if any, are recorded as Net realized gain (loss) on Capital gain distributions received from investments within the Statements of Operations.

Multiple class operations, income, and expenses: Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated to each class daily based upon net assets. Each class bears its own specific expenses in addition to the allocated non-class specific expenses.

Distributions to shareholders: Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.

Commission recapture: The sub-adviser(s), to the extent consistent with the best execution and usual commission rate policies and practices, may elect to place security transactions of the Funds with broker/dealers with which other funds or portfolios advised by TAM have established a commission recapture program. A commission recapture program is any arrangement under which a broker/dealer applies a portion of the commissions received by such broker/dealer on the security transactions to the Funds. In no event will commissions, paid by the Funds, be used to pay expenses that would otherwise be borne by any other funds or portfolios advised by TAM, or by any other party.

There were no commissions recaptured during the year ended October 31, 2020 by the Funds.

Indemnification: In the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of representations that provide general indemnifications. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds and/or their affiliates that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss to be remote.

3. INVESTMENT VALUATION

All investments in securities are recorded at their estimated fair value. The Funds value their investments at the official close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) each day the NYSE is open for business.

 

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3. INVESTMENT VALUATION (continued)

 

The Funds utilize various methods to measure the fair value of their investments on a recurring basis. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The three levels (“Levels”) of inputs of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1—Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.

Level 2—Inputs, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, which are observable, either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates, and similar data.

Level 3—Unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available, which may include the Funds’ own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments.

The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different Levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the Level in the fair value hierarchy that is assigned to the fair value measurement of a security is determined based on the lowest Level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Certain investments that are measured at fair value using NAV per share, or its equivalent, using the “practical expedient” have not been classified in the fair value Levels. The hierarchy classification of inputs used to value the Funds’ investments at October 31, 2020, is disclosed within the Investment Valuation section of each Fund’s Schedule of Investments.

The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is generally greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuation, the determination of values may differ significantly from values that would have been realized had a ready market for investments existed, and the differences could be material.

Fair value measurements: Descriptions of the valuation techniques applied to the Funds’ significant categories of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:

Exchange-traded funds (“ETF”): ETFs are stated at the last reported sale price or closing price on the day of valuation taken from the primary exchange where the ETF is principally traded. ETFs are generally categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

Securities lending collateral: Securities lending collateral is invested in a money market fund which is valued at the NAV and no valuation adjustments are applied. Securities lending collateral is categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

Repurchase agreements: Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value. To the extent the inputs are observable and timely, the values are generally categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

4. BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS

The Funds may engage in borrowing transactions as a means of raising cash to satisfy redemption requests, for other temporary or emergency purposes or, to the extent permitted by their investment policies, to raise additional cash to be invested in other securities or instruments. When the Funds invest borrowing proceeds in other securities, the Funds will bear the risk that the market value of the securities in which such proceeds are invested goes down and is insufficient to repay the borrowed proceeds. The Funds may borrow on a secured or on an unsecured basis. If the Funds enter into a secured borrowing arrangement, a portion of the Funds’ assets will be used as collateral. The 1940 Act requires the Funds to maintain asset coverage of at least 300% of the amount of their borrowings. Asset coverage means the ratio that the value of the Funds’ total assets, minus liabilities other than borrowings, bears to the aggregate amount of all borrowings. Although complying with this requirement has the effect of limiting the amount that the Funds may borrow, it does not otherwise mitigate the risks of entering into borrowing transactions.

Interfund lending: The Funds, along with other funds and portfolios advised by TAM, may participate in an interfund lending program pursuant to exemptive relief granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 18, 2017. This program allows the Funds to lend to and borrow from other funds and portfolios advised by TAM. Interfund lending transactions are subject to the conditions of the exemptive relief which places limits on the amount of lending or borrowing a Fund may participate in under the program. Interest earned or paid on an interfund lending transaction will be based on the average of certain current market rates. For the year ended October 31, 2020, the Funds have not utilized the program.

 

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4. BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

Repurchase agreements: In a repurchase agreement, the Funds purchase a security and simultaneously commits to resell that security to the seller at an agreed-upon price on an agreed-upon date. Securities purchased subject to a repurchase agreement are held at the Funds’ custodian, or designated sub-custodian related to tri-party repurchase agreements, and, pursuant to the terms of the repurchase agreement, must be collateralized by securities with an aggregate market value greater than or equal to 100% of the resale price. The Funds will bear the risk of value fluctuations until the securities can be sold and may encounter delays and incur costs in liquidating the securities. In the event of bankruptcy or insolvency of the seller, delays and costs may be incurred.

Repurchase agreements are subject to netting agreements, which are agreements between the Funds and their counterparties that provide for the net settlement of all transactions and collateral with the Funds, through a single payment, in the event of default or termination. Amounts presented within the Schedule of Investments, and as part of Repurchase agreements, at value within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities are shown on a gross basis. The value of the related collateral for each repurchase agreement, as reflected within the Schedule of Investments, exceeds the value of each repurchase agreement at October 31, 2020.

Repurchase agreements at October 31, 2020, if any, are included within the Schedule of Investments and Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Securities lending: The Funds may lend securities to qualified financial institutions, brokers and dealers. State Street serves as securities lending agent to the Funds pursuant to a Securities Lending Agreement. Loans of securities are terminable at any time and the borrower, after notice, is required to return borrowed securities within the standard time period for settlement of securities transactions. The lending of securities exposes the Funds to risks such as; the borrowers may fail to return the loaned securities or may not be able to provide additional collateral, the Funds may experience delays in recovery of the loaned securities or delays in access to collateral, or the Funds may experience losses related to the investment collateral. To minimize certain risks, loan counterparties pledge cash, securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government and irrevocable letters of credit issued by banks as collateral. The initial collateral received by the Funds is required to have a value of at least 102% of the current value of the loaned securities traded on U.S. exchanges, and a value of at least 105% for all other securities. The lending agent has agreed to indemnify the Funds in the case of default of any securities borrower.

Each Fund receives compensation for lending securities from interest or dividends earned on the cash, U.S. Government securities and irrevocable letters of credit held as collateral, less associated fees and expenses. Such income is reflected in Net income from securities lending within the Statements of Operations. Cash collateral received is invested in the State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust—Government Money Market Portfolio (the “Navigator”). The Transamerica family of mutual funds is a significant shareholder of the Navigator as of October 31, 2020. No individual fund has a significant holding in the Navigator.

The value of loaned securities and related cash and non-cash collateral outstanding at October 31, 2020, if any, are shown on a gross basis within the Schedule of Investments.

The following table reflects a breakdown of transactions accounted for as secured borrowings, the gross obligation by the type, and the remaining contractual maturity of those transactions as of October 31, 2020. Funds not listed in the subsequent table did not have secured borrowing transactions.

 

    Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements  
     Overnight and
Continuous
    Less Than
30 Days
    Between
30 & 90 Days
    Greater Than
90 Days
    Total  

ClearTrack® 2015

 

Securities Lending Transactions

 

Exchange-Traded Funds

  $ 2,240,326     $     $     $     $ 2,240,326  

Total Borrowings

  $ 2,240,326     $     $     $     $ 2,240,326  
                                         

ClearTrack® 2020

 

Securities Lending Transactions

 

Exchange-Traded Funds

  $ 613,095     $     $     $     $ 613,095  

Total Borrowings

  $ 613,095     $     $     $     $ 613,095  
                                         

ClearTrack® 2030

 

Securities Lending Transactions

 

Exchange-Traded Funds

  $ 1,326,949     $     $     $     $ 1,326,949  

Total Borrowings

  $   1,326,949     $     $     $     $   1,326,949  
                                         

 

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    Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements  
     Overnight and
Continuous
    Less Than
30 Days
    Between
30 & 90 Days
    Greater Than
90 Days
    Total  

ClearTrack® 2035

 

Securities Lending Transactions

 

Exchange-Traded Funds

  $ 1,564,223     $     $     $     $   1,564,223  

Total Borrowings

  $ 1,564,223     $     $     $     $ 1,564,223  
                                         

ClearTrack® 2040

 

Securities Lending Transactions

 

Exchange-Traded Funds

  $ 512,315     $     $     $     $ 512,315  

Total Borrowings

  $ 512,315     $     $     $     $ 512,315  
                                         

ClearTrack® 2045

 

Securities Lending Transactions

 

Exchange-Traded Funds

  $ 463,050     $     $     $     $ 463,050  

Total Borrowings

  $ 463,050     $     $     $     $ 463,050  
                                         

ClearTrack® 2050

 

Securities Lending Transactions

 

Exchange-Traded Funds

  $ 14,035     $     $     $     $ 14,035  

Total Borrowings

  $ 14,035     $     $     $     $ 14,035  
                                         

ClearTrack® 2055

 

Securities Lending Transactions

 

Exchange-Traded Funds

  $ 10,830     $     $     $     $ 10,830  

Total Borrowings

  $ 10,830     $     $     $     $ 10,830  
                                         

ClearTrack® 2060

 

Securities Lending Transactions

 

Exchange-Traded Funds

  $ 10,403     $     $     $     $ 10,403  

Total Borrowings

  $ 10,403     $     $     $     $ 10,403  
                                         

5. RISK FACTORS

Investing in the Funds involves certain key risks related to the Funds’ trading activity. Please reference the Funds’ prospectuses for a more complete discussion of the following risk(s), as well as other risks of investing in the Funds.

Market risk: The market prices of a Fund’s securities may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, due to general market conditions, such as overall economic trends or events, government actions or interventions, market disruptions caused by trade disputes or other factors, political factors or adverse investor sentiment. The market prices of securities also may go down due to events or conditions that affect particular sectors, industries or issuers. Adverse market conditions may be prolonged and may not have the same impact on all types of securities. If the market prices of the securities owned by a Fund fall, the value of your investment will go down. A Fund may experience a substantial or complete loss on any individual security.

Economies and financial markets throughout the world are increasingly interconnected. Economic, financial or political events, trading and tariff arrangements, terrorism, technology and data interruptions, natural disasters, and other circumstances in one or more countries or regions could be highly disruptive to, and have profound impacts on, global economies or markets. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused substantial market disruption and dislocation around the world including the U.S. During periods of market disruption, which may trigger trading halts, a Fund’s exposure to the risks described in the Fund’s prospectus will likely increase. As a result, whether or not a Fund invests in securities of issuers located in or with significant exposure to the countries directly affected, the value and liquidity of a Fund’s investments may be negatively affected.

Recent events risk: The respiratory illness COVID-19 caused by a novel coronavirus has resulted in a global pandemic and major disruption to economies and markets around the world, including the United States. Financial markets have experienced extreme volatility and severe losses, and trading in many instruments has been disrupted. Liquidity for many instruments has been greatly

 

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reduced for periods of time. Some interest rates are very low and in some cases yields are negative. Some sectors of the economy and individual issuers have experienced particularly large losses. These circumstances may continue for an extended period of time, and may continue to affect adversely the value and liquidity of a Fund’s investments. The ultimate economic fallout from the pandemic, and the long-term impact on economies, markets, industries and individual issuers, are not known. Governments and central banks, including the Federal Reserve in the U.S., have taken extraordinary and unprecedented actions to support local and global economies and the financial markets. These actions have resulted in significant expansion of public debt, including in the U.S. The impact of these measures, and whether they will be effective to mitigate the economic and market disruption, may not be known for some time. The consequences of high public debt, including its future impact on the economy and securities markets, likewise may not be known for some time.

6. FEES AND OTHER AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS

TAM, the Funds’ investment manager, is directly owned by Transamerica Life Insurance Company (“TLIC”) and AUSA Holding, LLC (“AUSA”), both of which are indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries of Aegon N.V. TLIC is owned by Commonwealth General Corporation (“Commonwealth”). Commonwealth and AUSA are wholly owned by Transamerica Corporation (DE). Transamerica Corporation (DE) is wholly owned by Aegon International B.V., which is wholly owned by Aegon N.V., a Netherlands corporation, and a publicly traded international insurance group.

Transamerica Fund Services, Inc. (“TFS”) is the Funds’ transfer agent. Transamerica Capital, Inc. (“TCI”) is the Funds’ distributor/principal underwriter. TAM, TFS, and TCI are affiliates of Aegon NV.

Certain officers and trustees of the Funds are also officers and/or trustees of TAM, TFS and TCI. No interested trustee who is deemed an interested person due to current or former service with TAM or an affiliate of TAM receives compensation from the Funds. The Funds do pay non-interested persons (independent trustees), as disclosed in Trustee, CCO and deferred compensation fees within the Statements of Operations.

The Underlying ETFs have varied expense and fee levels and the Funds may own different proportions of Underlying ETFs at different times, the amount of fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Funds will vary. Fund expenses do not include expenses of the Underlying ETFs in which the Funds invest. The Funds have material ownership interests in the Underlying ETFs.

Investment management fees: TAM serves as the Funds’ investment manager, performing administration as well as investment advisory services. TAM renders investment advisory, supervisory, and administration services under an investment management agreement and each Fund pays a single management fee, which is reflected in Investment management fees within the Statements of Operations.

Each Fund pays a management fee to TAM based on daily Average Net Assets (“ANA”) at the following rates:

 

Breakpoints    Rate  

First $2.5 billion

     0.38

Over $2.5 billion up to $4 billion

     0.37  

Over $4 billion

     0.36  

TAM has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse Fund expenses to the extent that the total operating expenses, including the pro rata share of expenses incurred through each Fund’s investment in the Underlying ETFs, but excluding, as applicable, interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, dividend and interest expenses on securities sold short, extraordinary expenses, reorganization expenses and other expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of the Funds’ business, exceed the following stated annual operating expense limits to the Funds’ daily ANA. The expenses waived and/or reimbursed, if any, are included in Expenses waived and/or reimbursed within the Statements of Operations.

 

Class    Operating
Expense Limit
     Operating
Expense Limit
Effective Through
 

Class R1

     1.20      March 1, 2021  

Class R3

     0.95        March 1, 2021  

Class R6

     0.55        March 1, 2021  

TAM is permitted to recapture amounts contractually waived and/or reimbursed to a class during any of the 36 months from the date on which TAM waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses for the class. A class may recapture and reimburse TAM only if such amount does not cause, on any particular business day of the Fund, the class’s total annual operating expenses (after the recapture is taken into

 

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account) to exceed the Operating Expense Limits or any other lower limit then in effect. Amounts recaptured, if any, by TAM for the year ended October 31, 2020 are disclosed in Recapture of previously waived and/or reimbursed fees within the Statements of Operations.

TAM, on a voluntary basis and in addition to the contractual waivers in effect, from time to time may waive and/or reimburse expenses of the Funds, or any classes thereof, to such level(s) as the Trust’s officers have determined or may reasonably determine from time to time. Any such voluntary waiver or expense reimbursement may be discontinued by TAM at any time. These amounts are not subject to recapture by TAM.

For the years ended October 31, 2018, October 31, 2019 and October 31, 2020, the balances available for recapture by TAM for each Fund are as follows:

 

    Amounts Available        
Fund   2018     2019     2020     Total  

ClearTrack® 2015

       

Class R1

  $   34,176     $   75,946     $   62,130     $   172,252  

Class R3  (A)

          2       21       23  

Class R6

    202       740       966       1,908  

ClearTrack® 2020

       

Class R1

    22,133       70,079       74,337       166,549  

Class R3  (A)

                16       16  

Class R6

    158       770       852       1,780  

ClearTrack® 2025

       

Class R1

          48,635       56,389       105,024  

Class R3  (A)

                5       5  

Class R6

          413       1,558       1,971  

ClearTrack® 2030

       

Class R1

    16,600       54,646       45,834       117,080  

Class R3  (A)

                7       7  

Class R6

          297       569       866  

ClearTrack® 2035

       

Class R1

    18,681       54,311       42,699       115,691  

Class R3  (A)

                7       7  

Class R6

          447       616       1,063  

ClearTrack® 2040

       

Class R1

    23,369       56,202       46,094       125,665  

Class R3  (A)

                11       11  

Class R6

    183       856       955       1,994  

ClearTrack® 2045

       

Class R1

    27,332       67,908       56,362       151,602  

Class R3  (A)

          3       20       23  

Class R6

    418       888       861       2,167  

ClearTrack® 2050

       

Class R1

    33,848       73,719       57,945       165,512  

Class R3  (A)

          7       24       31  

Class R6

    788       1,579       1,266       3,633  

ClearTrack® 2055

       

Class R1

    44,707       45,167       34,641       124,515  

Class R3  (A)

          741       1,256       1,997  

Class R6

    45,066       48,125       40,499       133,690  

ClearTrack® 2060

       

Class R1

    44,755       45,761       35,976       126,492  

Class R3  (A)

          743       1,304       2,047  

Class R6

    45,017       47,523       39,064       131,604  

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

6. FEES AND OTHER AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

    Amounts Available        
Fund   2018     2019     2020     Total  

ClearTrack® Retirement Income

       

Class R1

  $   32,850     $   61,086     $   49,356     $   143,292  

Class R3  (A)

                9       9  

Class R6

    42       446       554       1,042  

 

(A)

Class commenced operations on March 1, 2019.

Distribution and service fees: The Trust has a distribution plan (“Distribution Plan”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Pursuant to the Distribution Plan, the Trust entered into a distribution agreement with TCI as the Funds’ distributor.

The Distribution Plan requires the Funds to pay distribution fees to TCI as compensation for various distribution activities, not as reimbursement for specific expenses. Under the Distribution Plan and distribution agreement, TCI, on behalf of the Funds, is authorized to pay various service providers, as direct payment for expenses incurred in connection with distribution of the Funds shares. The distribution and service fees are included in Distribution and service fees within the Statements of Operations.

Each Fund is authorized under the Distribution Plan to pay fees to TCI based on daily ANA of each class up to the following annual rates:

 

Class (A)    Rate  

Class R1

     0.50

Class R3

     0.25  

 

(A)   12b-1 fees are not applicable for Class R6.

Transfer agent fees: Pursuant to a transfer agency agreement, as amended, the Funds pay TFS a fee for providing services based on the number of classes, accounts and transactions relating to each Fund. The Transfer agent fees included within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and Statements of Operations represent fees paid to TFS, and other unaffiliated parties providing transfer agent related services.

For the year ended October 31, 2020, transfer agent fees paid and the amounts due to TFS are as follows:

 

Fund   Fees Paid to TFS           Fees Due to TFS  

ClearTrack® 2015

  $ 2,680       $ 226  

ClearTrack® 2020

    3,353         248  

ClearTrack® 2025

    5,030         383  

ClearTrack® 2030

    4,199         361  

ClearTrack® 2035

    4,293         373  

ClearTrack® 2040

    3,814         335  

ClearTrack® 2045

    2,497         216  

ClearTrack® 2050

    2,037         182  

ClearTrack® 2055

    49         5  

ClearTrack® 2060

    47         5  

ClearTrack® Retirement Income

    4,607         384  

Deferred compensation plan: Under a non-qualified deferred compensation plan effective January 1, 1996, (as amended and restated January 1, 2010), available to the trustees, compensation may be deferred that would otherwise be payable by the Trust to an independent trustee on a current basis for services rendered as trustee. Deferred compensation amounts will accumulate based on the value of the investment option, as elected by the trustee. Balances pursuant to deferred compensation plan are recorded in Trustees, Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) and deferred compensation fees within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. For the year ended October 31, 2020, amounts included in Trustees, CCO and deferred compensation fees within the Statements of Operations reflect total compensation paid to the independent Board members.

Brokerage commissions: The Funds incurred no brokerage commissions on security transactions placed with affiliates of the Investment Manager or sub-adviser(s) for the year ended October 31, 2020.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

7. PURCHASES AND SALES OF SECURITIES

For the year ended October 31, 2020, the cost of securities purchased and proceeds from securities sold (excluding short-term securities) are as follows:

 

Fund   Purchases of Securities           Sales of Securities  

ClearTrack® 2015

  $ 4,247,913       $ 9,618,892  

ClearTrack® 2020

    38,081,350         46,749,702  

ClearTrack® 2025

    65,767,901         73,831,562  

ClearTrack® 2030

    8,588,456         13,448,408  

ClearTrack® 2035

    7,529,911         11,500,202  

ClearTrack® 2040

    5,977,143         9,904,216  

ClearTrack® 2045

    2,853,383         6,335,236  

ClearTrack® 2050

    1,736,089         2,905,064  

ClearTrack® 2055

    118,394         76,568  

ClearTrack® 2060

    88,642         65,624  

ClearTrack® Retirement Income

    6,563,271         15,181,624  

8. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

The Funds have not made any provision for federal income or excise taxes due to their policy to distribute all of their taxable income and capital gains to their shareholders and otherwise qualify as regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. The Funds recognize the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only where the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities. The Funds’ tax returns remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state tax authorities three years from the date of filing for federal purposes and four years from the date of filing for state purposes. Management has evaluated the Funds’ tax provisions taken for all open tax years, and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Funds’ financial statements. If applicable, the Funds recognize interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in relation to interest and penalties expense in Other within the Statements of Operations. The Funds identify their major tax jurisdictions as U.S. Federal, the state of Colorado, and foreign jurisdictions where the Funds make significant investments; however, the Funds are not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next twelve months.

Distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. These differences are primarily due to different treatment for items including, but not limited to, wash sales. Therefore, distributions determined in accordance with tax regulations may differ significantly in amount or character from net investment income and realized gains for financial reporting purposes. Financial reporting records are adjusted for permanent book/tax differences to reflect tax character. The primary permanent differences are due to distribution re-designations and distributions in excess of current earnings. These reclassifications have no impact on net assets or results of operations. Financial records are not adjusted for temporary differences. These permanent reclassifications are as follows:

 

Fund    Paid-in Capital      Total Distributable Earnings
(Accumulated Losses)
 

ClearTrack® 2015

   $      $  

ClearTrack® 2020

       (325        325  

ClearTrack® 2025

             

ClearTrack® 2030

             

ClearTrack® 2035

             

ClearTrack® 2040

             

ClearTrack® 2045

             

ClearTrack® 2050

             

ClearTrack® 2055

             

ClearTrack® 2060

             

ClearTrack® Retirement Income

             

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

8. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (continued)

 

As of October 31, 2020, the approximate cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and the aggregate gross/net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the value of investments (including securities sold short and derivatives, if any) are as follows:

 

Fund   Cost     Gross
Appreciation
    Gross
(Depreciation)
    Net Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

ClearTrack® 2015

  $   32,076,421     $ 4,773,885     $ (25,051   $ 4,748,834  

ClearTrack® 2020

    39,016,218       59,233       (280,760     (221,527

ClearTrack® 2025

    59,231,089       228,275       (528,396     (300,121

ClearTrack® 2030

    46,711,001       9,702,220       (51,395     9,650,825  

ClearTrack® 2035

    46,827,459         11,271,986       (55,557     11,216,429  

ClearTrack® 2040

    40,939,855       10,329,105       (56,112     10,272,993  

ClearTrack® 2045

    25,651,736       7,356,919       (40,529     7,316,390  

ClearTrack® 2050

    21,158,528       6,287,898       (33,637     6,254,261  

ClearTrack® 2055

    653,577       81,840       (9,272     72,568  

ClearTrack® 2060

    620,926       80,854       (9,807     71,047  

ClearTrack® Retirement Income

    53,152,538       6,120,576       (66,793     6,053,783  

As of October 31, 2020, the capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized capital gains are as follows. Funds not listed in the subsequent table do not have capital loss carryforwards.

 

Fund

   Unlimited
   Short-Term    Long-Term
ClearTrack® 2020    $  41,258    $  —

During the year ended October 31, 2020, the Funds did not have any capital loss carryforwards utilized or expired.

The tax character of distributions paid may differ from the character of distributions shown within the Statements of Changes in Net Assets due to short-term gains being treated as ordinary income for tax purposes. The tax character of distributions paid during 2020 and 2019 are as follows:

 

    2020 Distributions Paid From:     2019 Distributions Paid From:  
Fund   Ordinary
Income
    Long-Term
Capital Gain
    Return of
Capital
    Ordinary
Income
    Long-Term
Capital Gain
    Return of
Capital
 

ClearTrack® 2015

  $ 576,028     $ 638,620     $     $ 675,211     $ 1,458,219     $  

ClearTrack® 2020

    801,050       1,473,197             925,034       2,927,355        

ClearTrack® 2025

    915,042       1,064,169             1,115,536       3,561,822        

ClearTrack® 2030

    790,532       847,636             850,134       2,728,888        

ClearTrack® 2035

    763,734       441,875             875,143       2,978,916        

ClearTrack® 2040

    678,700       549,261             735,014       2,701,336        

ClearTrack® 2045

    432,153       389,167             480,080       1,736,811        

ClearTrack® 2050

    347,243       195,195             380,052       1,146,598        

ClearTrack® 2055

    9,643       7,644             22,064              

ClearTrack® 2060

    9,418       7,823             22,066              

ClearTrack® Retirement Income

    1,087,089       379,989               1,225,122       3,824,631        

As of October 31, 2020, the tax basis components of distributable earnings are as follows:

 

Fund  

Undistributed
Ordinary

Income

    Undistributed
Tax Exempt
Income
   

Undistributed

Long-Term
Capital Gain

   

Capital Loss

Carryforwards

   

Late Year

Ordinary
Loss
Deferred

   

Other

Temporary
Differences

    Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

ClearTrack® 2015

  $   209,520     $   —     $ 668,472     $     $     $   —     $     4,748,834  

ClearTrack® 2020

                        (41,258       (97,580           (221,527

ClearTrack® 2025

                  1,031,765                         (300,121

ClearTrack® 2030

    309,821             1,137,599                         9,650,825  

ClearTrack® 2035

    302,277             1,013,180                           11,216,429  

ClearTrack® 2040

    268,689             1,133,197                         10,272,993  

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

At October 31, 2020

 

8. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (continued)

 

Fund  

Undistributed
Ordinary

Income

    Undistributed
Tax Exempt
Income
   

Undistributed

Long-Term
Capital Gain

   

Capital Loss

Carryforwards

   

Late Year

Ordinary
Loss
Deferred

   

Other

Temporary
Differences

    Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

ClearTrack® 2045

  $   171,302     $   —     $   821,405     $   —     $   —     $   —     $   7,316,390  

ClearTrack® 2050

    141,603             293,884                         6,254,261  

ClearTrack® 2055

    5,660             10,357                         72,568  

ClearTrack® 2060

    5,395             9,694                         71,047  

ClearTrack® Retirement Income

    391,946             950,841                         6,053,783  

9. CUSTODY OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSE

In December 2015, State Street, the Funds’ custodian, identified inconsistencies in the way in which clients were invoiced for categories of expenses, particularly those deemed out-of-pocket costs, during an 18-year period going back to 1998. The issue was the result of inaccurate billing rates that were not subsequently reviewed or adjusted. The amount of the difference in what was charged and what should have been charged, plus interest, was paid back to the Funds in September 2016 as a reimbursement. The amounts applicable to each Fund, if any, were recognized as a change in accounting estimate and are reflected as a reimbursement of custody fees. This resulted in a decrease in net expenses and an overall increase in net assets. Please reference the Financial Highlights for additional information in regards to the per share impact.

10. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

On September 30, 2020, Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”), the investment manager of the funds, entered into a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) relating to expense recaptures. The recaptures at issue, which TAM self-reported to the SEC, involved amounts previously voluntarily waived and/or reimbursed to four money market funds to prevent the funds from experiencing a negative yield. In some cases recaptures under the voluntary yield waiver arrangements exceeded contractual expense limits. The recaptured amounts were not reflected in the funds’ prospectus fee tables. The funds involved were Transamerica Government Money Market, Transamerica BlackRock Government Money Market VP, Transamerica Partners Government Money Market and Transamerica Partners Institutional Government Money Market. The two Transamerica Partners Government Money Market funds reorganized into Transamerica Government Money Market in October of 2017.

Under the settlement order, TAM agreed to pay affected fund investors approximately $5.3 million in disgorgement and approximately $690,000 in prejudgment interest. These amounts represent expenses incurred above the applicable expense limit (plus interest). TAM was also censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain statutory provisions and SEC rules. The settlement order imposes no civil penalty on TAM based upon TAM having self-reported the matter, the prompt remedial steps taken by TAM, and TAM’s cooperation in the SEC staff’s investigation. The settlement order does not affect TAM’s ability to manage the funds.

The foregoing is only a brief summary of the settlement order. A copy of the settlement order is available on the SEC’s website at https://www.sec.gov.

The settlement had no impact on the Funds’ financial statements.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Shareholders of Transamerica ClearTrack 2015, Transamerica ClearTrack 2020, Transamerica ClearTrack 2025, Transamerica ClearTrack 2030, Transamerica ClearTrack 2035, Transamerica ClearTrack 2040, Transamerica ClearTrack 2045, Transamerica ClearTrack 2050, Transamerica ClearTrack 2055, Transamerica ClearTrack 2060 and Transamerica ClearTrack Retirement Income and the Board of Trustees of Transamerica Funds

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of Transamerica ClearTrack 2015, Transamerica ClearTrack 2020, Transamerica ClearTrack 2025, Transamerica ClearTrack 2030, Transamerica ClearTrack 2035, Transamerica ClearTrack 2040, Transamerica ClearTrack 2045, Transamerica ClearTrack 2050, Transamerica ClearTrack 2055, Transamerica ClearTrack 2060 and Transamerica ClearTrack Retirement Income (collectively referred to as the “Funds”), (eleven of the funds constituting Transamerica Funds (the “Trust”)), including the schedules of investments, as of October 31, 2020, and the related statements of operations, and changes in net assets, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated in the table below and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each the Funds (eleven of the funds constituting Transamerica Funds) at October 31, 2020, and the results of their operations, changes in net assets and financial highlights for each of the periods indicated in the table below, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

Individual fund constituting the
Transamerica Funds
  Statement of operations   Statements of
changes in net assets
  Financial highlights

Transamerica ClearTrack 2015

Transamerica ClearTrack 2020

Transamerica ClearTrack 2025

Transamerica ClearTrack 2030

Transamerica ClearTrack 2035

Transamerica ClearTrack 2040

Transamerica ClearTrack 2045

Transamerica ClearTrack 2050

Transamerica ClearTrack Retirement Income

  For the year ended October 31, 2020   For each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2020   For each of the five years in the period ended October 31, 2020

Transamerica ClearTrack 2055

Transamerica ClearTrack 2060

  For the year ended October 31, 2020   For each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2020   For each of the three years in the period ended October 31, 2020 and the period from July 7, 2017 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2017

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Trust’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on each of the Funds’ financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Trust in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Trust is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of the Trust’s internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Trust’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2020, by correspondence with the custodian, brokers and others, or by other appropriate auditing procedures where replies from brokers or others were not received. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

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Boston, Massachusetts

December 23, 2020

 

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

(unaudited)

TAX INFORMATION

For tax purposes, the long-term capital gain designations for the year ended October 31, 2020 are as follows:

 

Fund    Long-Term Capital Gain
Designation
 

ClearTrack® 2015

   $ 638,620  

ClearTrack® 2020

       1,473,197  

ClearTrack® 2025

     1,064,169  

ClearTrack® 2030

     847,636  

ClearTrack® 2035

     441,875  

ClearTrack® 2040

     549,261  

ClearTrack® 2045

     389,167  

ClearTrack® 2050

     195,195  

ClearTrack® 2055

     7,644  

ClearTrack® 2060

     7,823  

ClearTrack® Retirement Income

     379,989  

The information and distributions reported herein may differ from the information and distributions taxable to the shareholders for the calendar year ending December 31, 2020. Complete information will be computed and reported in conjunction with your 2020 Form 1099-DIV.

 

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MANAGEMENT AND SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT — CONTRACT RENEWAL

(unaudited)

 

At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Transamerica Funds (the “Trustees” or the “Board”) held on June 17-18, 2020, the Board considered the renewal of the management agreement (the “Management Agreement”) between Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”) and Transamerica Funds, on behalf of each of the following funds (each a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”):

 

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2015

  

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2045

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2020

  

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2050

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2025

  

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2055

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2030

  

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2060

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2035

  

Transamerica ClearTrack® Retirement Income

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2040

  

For each Fund, the Board also considered the renewal of the investment sub-advisory agreement (the “Sub-Advisory Agreement” and, together with the Management Agreement, the “Agreements”) between TAM and QS Investors, LLC (the “Sub-Adviser”).

Following its review and consideration, the Board determined that the terms of the Management Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement were reasonable and that the renewal of each of the Agreements was in the best interests of the applicable Fund and its shareholders. The Board, including the independent members of the Board (the “Independent Trustees”), unanimously approved the renewal of each of the Agreements through June 30, 2021.

Prior to reaching their decision, the Trustees requested and received from TAM and the Sub-Adviser certain information. They then reviewed such information as they deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Agreements, including information they had previously received from TAM and the Sub-Adviser as part of their regular oversight of each Fund, and knowledge they gained over time through meeting with TAM and the Sub-Adviser. Among other materials, the Trustees considered comparative fee, expense and performance information prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of mutual fund performance information, as well as fee, expense and profitability information prepared by TAM. To the extent applicable, the Trustees considered information about fees and performance of comparable funds and/or accounts managed by the Sub-Adviser. In their review, the Trustees also sought to identify Funds for which the performance, fees, total expenses and/or profitability appeared to be outliers within their respective peer groups or other comparative metrics, and sought to understand the reasons for such comparative positions.

In their deliberations, the Independent Trustees met privately without representatives of TAM or the Sub-Adviser present and were represented throughout the process by their independent legal counsel. In considering the proposed continuation of each of the Agreements, the Trustees evaluated and weighed a number of considerations that they believed to be relevant in light of the legal advice furnished to them by counsel, including independent legal counsel, and made a decision in the exercise of their own business judgment. They based their decisions on the considerations discussed below, among others, although they did not identify any particular consideration or item of information that was controlling of their decisions, and each Trustee may have attributed different weights to the various factors.

Nature, Extent and Quality of the Services Provided

The Board considered the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by TAM and the Sub-Adviser to the applicable Fund in the past and the services anticipated to be provided in the future. The Board also considered the investment approach for each Fund; the experience, capability and integrity of TAM’s senior management; the financial resources of TAM; TAM’s management oversight process; TAM’s and the Sub-Adviser’s responsiveness to any questions by the Trustees; and the professional qualifications and compensation program of the portfolio management team of the Sub-Adviser. The Trustees noted that they receive, on a quarterly basis, an execution analysis from Capital Institutional Services, Inc. (CAPIS), an independent provider of trade analyses, for the Sub-Adviser and a comparison of trading results against a peer universe of managers.

The Board also considered the continuous and regular investment management and other services provided by TAM, when acting as a manager of managers, for the portion of the management fee it retains from each Fund after payment of the sub-advisory fees. The Board noted that the investment management and other services provided by TAM include the design, development and ongoing review and evaluation of each Fund and its investment strategy; the selection, oversight and monitoring of one or more investment sub-advisers to perform certain duties with respect to the Funds; ongoing portfolio trading oversight and analysis; risk management oversight and analysis; design, development, implementation and ongoing review and evaluation of a process for the valuation of Fund investments; design, development, implementation and ongoing review and evaluation of a compliance program for the Funds; design, development, implementation and ongoing review and evaluation of a process for the voting of proxies and exercise of rights to consent to corporate action for Fund investments; participation in Board meetings and oversight of preparation of materials for the Board, including materials for Board meetings and regular communications with the Board; oversight of preparation of the Funds’ prospectus, statement of additional information, shareholder reports and other disclosure materials and regulatory filings for the Funds; and ongoing cash management services for the Funds. The Board considered that TAM’s investment management services also include the provision of supervisory and administrative services to each Fund. The Board also noted that TAM, as part of the services it provides to

 

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all Transamerica mutual funds, including the Funds, oversees the services provided by the funds’ custodian, transfer agent, independent accountant and legal counsel and supervises the performance of the recordkeeping and shareholder service functions of the funds.

Investment Performance

In addition, the Board considered the short- and longer-term performance, as applicable, of each Fund in light of its investment objective, policies and strategies, including relative performance against (i) a peer universe of comparable mutual funds, as prepared by Broadridge, and (ii) the Fund’s benchmark(s), in each case for various trailing periods ended December 31, 2019. Based on these considerations, the Board determined that TAM and the Sub-Adviser can provide investment and related services that are appropriate in scope and extent in light of the applicable Fund’s investment objectives, policies and strategies and operations, the competitive landscape of the investment company business and investor needs. The Board’s conclusions as to performance are summarized below. For purposes of its review, the Board used the performance of Class R6 Shares. In describing a Fund’s performance relative to its peer universe, the summary conclusions characterize performance for the relevant periods in relation to whether it was “above,” “below” or “in line with” the peer universe median and do so using quintile rankings prepared by Broadridge. For simplicity, performance is described as “above” the median if a Fund’s performance ranked anywhere in the first or second quintiles, as “below” the median if it ranked anywhere in the fourth or fifth quintiles, or “in line with” the median if it ranked anywhere in the third quintile (i.e., even if its precise return was somewhat above or somewhat below the precise median return).

When considering each Fund’s performance, the Trustees considered any representations made by TAM regarding the appropriateness of certain peer groups and benchmarks. They recognized that performance reflects a snapshot of a period as of a specific date, and that consideration of performance data for a different period could generate significantly different performance results. The Trustees also recognized that even longer-term performance can be negatively affected by performance over a short-term period when that short-term performance is significantly below the performance of the comparable benchmark or universe of peer funds.

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2015. The Board noted that the performance of Class R6 Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe for the past 1-year period and in line with the median for the past 3-year period. The Board also noted that the performance of Class R6 Shares of the Fund was above its benchmark for the past 1- and 3-year periods. The Trustees noted that the Fund’s dynamic rebalancing period ended on December 31, 2019. The Trustees noted that on March 1, 2018, the Fund updated its glide path.

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2020. The Board noted that the performance of Class R6 Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe for the past 1-year period and in line with the median for the past 3-year period. The Board also noted that the performance of Class R6 Shares of the Fund was above its benchmark for the past 1- and 3-year periods. The Trustees noted that on March 1, 2018, the Fund updated its glide path.

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2025. The Board noted that the performance of Class R6 Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe for the past 1-year period and in line with the median for the past 3-year period. The Board also noted that the performance of Class R6 Shares of the Fund was above its benchmark for the past 1- and 3-year periods. The Trustees noted that on March 1, 2018, the Fund updated its glide path.

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2030. The Board noted that the performance of Class R6 Shares of the Fund was in line with the median for its peer universe for the past 1-year period and below the median for the past 3-year period. The Board also noted that the performance of Class R6 Shares of the Fund was above its benchmark for the past 1- and 3-year periods. The Trustees noted that on March 1, 2018, the Fund updated its glide path. The Trustees observed that the performance of the Fund had improved since updating the glide path.

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2035. The Board noted that the performance of Class R6 Shares of the Fund was in line with the median for its peer universe for the past 1-year period and below the median for the past 3-year period. The Board also noted that the performance of Class R6 Shares of the Fund was above its benchmark for the past 1- and 3-year periods. The Trustees noted that on March 1, 2018, the Fund updated its glide path. The Trustees observed that the performance of the Fund had improved since updating the glide path.

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2040. The Board noted that the performance of Class R6 Shares of the Fund was in line with the median for its peer universe for the past 1-year period and below the median for the past 3-year period. The Board also noted that the performance of Class R6 Shares of the Fund was above its benchmark for the past 1-year period and below its benchmark for the past 3-year period. The Trustees noted that on March 1, 2018, the Fund updated its glide path. The Trustees observed that the performance of the Fund had improved since updating the glide path.

 

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Transamerica ClearTrack® 2045. The Board noted that the performance of Class R6 Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe for the past 1-year period and in line with the median for the past 3-year period. The Board also noted that the performance of Class R6 Shares of the Fund was above its benchmark for the past 1- and 3-year periods. The Trustees noted that on March 1, 2018, the Fund updated its glide path.

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2050. The Board noted that the performance of Class R6 Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe for the past 1-year period and in line with the median for the past 3-year period. The Board also noted that the performance of Class R6 Shares of the Fund was above its benchmark for the past 1-year period and below its benchmark for the 3-year period. The Trustees noted that on March 1, 2018, the Fund updated its glide path. The Trustees observed that the performance of the Fund had improved since updating the glide path.

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2055. The Board noted that the performance of Class R6 Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe and above its benchmark, each for the past 1-year period. The Trustees noted that on March 1, 2018, the Fund updated its glide path.

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2060. The Board noted that the performance of Class R6 Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe and above its benchmark, each for the past 1-year period. The Trustees noted that on March 1, 2018, the Fund updated its glide path.

Transamerica ClearTrack® Retirement Income. The Board noted that the performance of Class R6 Shares of the Fund was above the median for its peer universe for the past 1- and 3-year periods. The Board also noted that the performance of Class R6 Shares of the Fund was above its composite benchmark for the past 1-year period and below for the past 3-year period.

Management and Sub-Advisory Fees and Total Expense Ratios

The Board considered the management fee and total expense ratio of each Fund, including information provided by Broadridge comparing the management fee and total expense ratio of each Fund to the management fees and total expense ratios of comparable investment companies in both a peer group and broader peer universe compiled by Broadridge. The Board’s conclusions as to management fees and total expense ratios are summarized below. For purposes of its review, the Board used the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class R6 Shares. In describing a Fund’s management fee and total expense ratio relative to its peer group and peer universe, the summary conclusions characterize management fees and total expense ratios for the relevant periods in relation to whether they were “above,” “below” or “in line with” the peer group or peer universe median and do so using quintile rankings prepared by Broadridge. For simplicity, management fees and total expense ratios are described as “above” the median if a Fund’s management fee or total expense ratio ranked anywhere in the fourth or fifth quintiles, as “below” the median if it ranked anywhere in the first or second quintiles, or “in line with” the median if it ranked anywhere in the third quintile (i.e., even if its precise management fee or total expense ratio was somewhat above or somewhat below the precise median management fee or total expense ratio).

The Board also considered the fees charged by the Sub-Adviser for sub-advisory services, noting that sub-advisory fees payable to the Sub-Adviser are paid by TAM and not the Funds. The board also considered the portion of a Fund’s management fee retained by TAM following payment of the sub-advisory fee and how the portion of the contractual management fee retained by TAM at a specified asset level compared to the portions retained by other investment advisers managing mutual funds with similar investment strategies as calculated by an independent provider of information.

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2015. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was above the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class R6 Shares of the Fund were above the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2020. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was above the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class R6 Shares of the Fund were above the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2025. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was above the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class R6 Shares of the Fund were above the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

 

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Transamerica ClearTrack® 2030. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was above the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class R6 Shares of the Fund were above the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2035. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was above the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class R6 Shares of the Fund were above the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2040. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was above the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class R6 Shares of the Fund were above the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2045. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was above the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class R6 Shares of the Fund were above the median for its peer group and below the median for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2050. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was above the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class R6 Shares of the Fund were above the median for its peer group and below the median for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2055. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was above the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class R6 Shares of the Fund were above the median for its peer group and below the median for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica ClearTrack® 2060. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was above the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class R6 Shares of the Fund were above the median for its peer group and below the median for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

Transamerica ClearTrack® Retirement Income. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee was above the medians for its peer group and peer universe and that the actual total expenses (i.e., expenses reflecting any waivers and/or reimbursements) of Class R6 Shares of the Fund were above the median for its peer group and in line with the median for its peer universe. The Trustees also considered that TAM has entered into an expense limitation arrangement with the Fund, which may result in TAM waiving fees for the benefit of shareholders.

On the basis of these considerations, together with the other information it considered, the Board determined that the management and sub-advisory fees to be received by TAM and the Sub-Adviser under the Management Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement are reasonable in light of the services provided.

Cost of Services Provided and Level of Profitability

The Board reviewed information provided by TAM about the cost of providing and procuring fund management services, as well as the costs of the provision of administration, transfer agency and other services, to each Fund and to Transamerica Funds as a whole by TAM and its affiliates. The Board considered the profitability of TAM and its affiliates in providing these services for each Fund and Transamerica Funds as a whole. The Trustees recognized the competitiveness of the mutual fund industry and the importance of an investment adviser’s long-term profitability, including for maintaining company and management stability and accountability.

 

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The Board also considered the allocation methodology used for calculating the profitability of TAM and its affiliates. The Board noted that the revenue and expense allocation methodology used by TAM to estimate its profitability with respect to its relationship with the Funds had been reviewed previously by an independent consultant. The Trustees considered that TAM reported that it had not made material changes to this methodology, and that the methodology had been applied consistently for each Fund.

With respect to the Sub-Adviser, the Board noted that the sub-advisory fees are the product of arm’s-length negotiation between TAM and the Sub-Adviser, which is not affiliated with TAM, and are paid by TAM and not the applicable Fund. As a result, the Board focused on the profitability of TAM and its affiliates with respect to the applicable Fund.

Based on this information, the Board determined that the profitability of TAM and its affiliates from their relationships with the Funds was not excessive.

Economies of Scale

The Board considered economies of scale with respect to the management of each Fund, whether the Fund had appropriately benefited from any economies of scale and whether there was the potential for realization of any future economies of scale. The Board also considered the existence of economies of scale with respect to management of the Transamerica mutual funds overall and the extent to which the Funds benefited from any economies of scale. The Board recognized that, as a Fund’s assets increase, any economies of scale realized by TAM or the Sub-Adviser may not directly correlate with each other or with any economies of scale that might be realized by the Fund. The Board considered each Fund’s management fee schedule and the existence of breakpoints and also considered the extent to which TAM shared economies of scale, if any, with the Funds through undertakings to limit or reimburse Fund expenses and to invest in maintaining and developing its capabilities and services. The Board also considered the Sub-Adviser’s sub-advisory fee schedule and the existence of breakpoints, if any, and how such breakpoints relate to any breakpoints in the applicable Fund’s management fee schedule. The Board considered that the Funds’ sub-advisory fees would be based on the combined assets of multiple funds. The Trustees concluded that each Fund’s fee structure reflected an appropriate sharing of any efficiencies or economies of scale to date and noted that they will have the opportunity to periodically reexamine the appropriateness of the management fees payable to TAM and the fees paid to the Sub-Adviser in light of any economies of scale experienced in the future.

Benefits to TAM, its Affiliates and/or the Sub-Adviser from their Relationships with the Funds

The Board considered other benefits derived by TAM, its affiliates, and/or the Sub-Adviser from their relationships with the Funds. The Board noted that TAM does not receive benefits from research obtained with commissions paid to broker-dealers for portfolio transactions (“soft dollars”) as a result of its relationships with the Funds.

Other Considerations

The Board noted that TAM has made a substantial commitment to the recruitment and retention of high quality personnel and maintains the financial, compliance and operational resources reasonably necessary to manage each Fund in a professional manner that is consistent with the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. In this regard, the Board favorably considered the procedures and policies TAM has in place to enforce compliance with applicable laws and regulations and oversee the portfolio management activities of the Sub-Adviser. The Board also noted that TAM has made an entrepreneurial commitment and undertaken certain business risks with respect to the management and success of the Funds.

Conclusion

After consideration of the factors described above, as well as other factors, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the renewal of the Management Agreement and the Sub-Advisory Agreement was in the best interests of the applicable Fund and its shareholders and voted to approve the renewal of the Agreements.

 

 

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TRANSAMERICA CLEARTRACK® 2015, TRANSAMERICA CLEARTRACK® 2020, TRANSAMERICA CLEARTRACK® 2025, TRANSAMERICA CLEARTRACK® 2030, TRANSAMERICA CLEARTRACK® 2035, TRANSAMERICA CLEARTRACK® 2040, TRANSAMERICA CLEARTRACK® 2045, TRANSAMERICA CLEARTRACK® 2050, TRANSAMERICA CLEARTRACK® 2055, TRANSAMERICA CLEARTRACK® 2060 AND TRANSAMERICA CLEARTRACK® RETIREMENT INCOME

APPROVAL OF SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENTS

(Unaudited)

On July 31, 2020, Franklin Resources, Inc. (“Franklin”) acquired Legg Mason Inc. (“Legg Mason”), the parent company of QS Investors, LLC (“QS Investors”). This transaction constituted an “assignment,” within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940, of the sub-advisory agreements between Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”) and QS Investors, resulting in their automatic termination.

In anticipation of the closing of the transaction, the Board of Trustees of Transamerica Funds (the “Board” or “Board Members”), at a meeting held on June 17-18, 2020, considered the continued retention of QS Investors as sub-adviser to Transamerica ClearTrack® 2015, Transamerica ClearTrack® 2020, Transamerica ClearTrack® 2025, Transamerica ClearTrack® 2030, Transamerica ClearTrack® 2035, Transamerica ClearTrack® 2040, Transamerica ClearTrack® 2045, Transamerica ClearTrack® 2050, Transamerica ClearTrack® 2055, Transamerica ClearTrack® 2060 and Transamerica ClearTrack® Retirement Income (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”). Following their review and consideration, the Board Members determined that the terms of the proposed sub-advisory agreements between TAM and QS Investors, with respect to the Funds (the “New Sub-Advisory Agreements”), were reasonable, and approval of each New Sub-Advisory Agreement was in the best interests of the applicable Fund and its shareholders. The Board Members, including the independent members of the Board (the “Independent Board Members”), unanimously approved the New Sub-Advisory Agreements to take effect upon the closing of the transaction.

To assist the Board Members in their consideration of the New Sub-Advisory Agreements, the Board Members requested and received from TAM and QS Investors certain materials and information in advance of the meeting. The Board Members then reviewed such information as they deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the New Sub-Advisory Agreements. In addition, the Independent Board Members consulted with counsel, including independent legal counsel, discussing, among other things, the legal standards and certain other considerations relevant to the Board Members’ deliberations.

Among other matters, the Board Members considered:

(a)        that QS Investors would remain the sub-adviser to the Funds and that the transaction is not expected to result in any diminution in the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Funds and the shareholders, including compliance services;

(b)        that Franklin has no current plans to make any changes to the management structure, personnel or processes of QS Investors following the transaction;

(c)        that QS Investors will become part of an organization with greater scale, broader distribution capabilities and new opportunities to grow;

(d)        that QS Investors will continue to have the capabilities, resources and personnel necessary to provide services to the Funds based on an assessment of QS Investors, its investment personnel, and the services QS Investors currently provides to the Funds; and

(e)        that the New Sub-Advisory Agreements will not result in any change in the rate of sub-advisory fees payable by TAM to QS Investors.

In approving the New Sub-Advisory Agreements, the Board Members also relied, as to QS Investors’ services, fees, profitability and fallout benefits, on their deliberations in connection with the renewal of the existing sub-advisory agreements at the same meeting.

In their deliberations, the Board Members evaluated and weighed a number of considerations that they believed to be relevant in light of the legal advice furnished to them by counsel, including independent legal counsel, and made a decision in the exercise of their own business judgment. The Board Members based their decisions on the considerations discussed above, among others, although they did not identify any particular consideration or item of information that was controlling of their decisions, and each Board Member may have attributed different weights to the various factors.

After consideration of the factors described above, as well as other factors, the Board Members, including all of the Independent Board Members, concluded that the approval of each New Sub-Advisory Agreement was in the best interests of the applicable Fund and its shareholders and unanimously approved the New Sub-Advisory Agreements to take effect upon the closing of the transaction.

 

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Management of the Trust

Board Members and Officers

(unaudited)

The members of the Board (“Board Members”) and executive officers of the Trust are listed below.

Interested Board Member means a board member who may be deemed an “interested person” (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust because of his current or former service with TAM or an affiliate of TAM. Interested Board Members may also be referred to herein as “Interested Trustees.” Independent Board Member means a Board Member who is not an “interested person” (as defined under the 1940 Act) of the Trust and may also be referred to herein as an “Independent Trustee.”

The Board governs each Fund and is responsible for protecting the interests of the shareholders. The Board Members are experienced executives who meet periodically throughout the year to oversee the business affairs of each Fund and the operation of each Fund by its officers. The Board also reviews the management of each Fund’s assets by the investment manager and its respective sub-adviser.

The Funds are among the Funds managed and sponsored by TAM (collectively, “Transamerica Fund Family”). The Transamerica Fund Family consists of (i) Transamerica Funds (“TF”); (ii) Transamerica Series Trust (“TST”); (iii) Transamerica ETF Trust (“TET”); and (iv) Transamerica Asset Allocation Variable Funds (“TAAVF”). The Transamerica Fund Family consists of 121 Funds as of the date of this Annual Report. With the exception of Mr. Smit, none of the Board Members serve on the board of trustees of TET. TET is overseen by a separate board of trustees.

The mailing address of each Board Member is c/o Secretary, 1801 California Street, Suite 5200, Denver, Colorado 80202.

Further information about the Funds’ Directors and Officers is available in the Funds’ Statement of Additional Information, which can be obtained without charge by calling 1-888-233-4339 or visiting the Funds’ website at www.transamerica.com.

The Board Members, their age, their positions with the Trust, and their principal occupations for the past five years (their titles may have varied during that period), the number of Funds in the Transamerica Fund Family the Board oversees, and other board memberships they hold are set forth in the table below. The length of time served is provided from the date a Board Member became a member of the Board.

 

Name and Age   Position(s)
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length
of Time
Served*
   Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Funds in
Complex
Overseen
by Board
Member
  Other
Directorships
Held By
Board Member
Marijn P. Smit
(47)
  Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer   Since
2014
  

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, TF, TST and TAAVF (2014 – present);

 

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, TET (2017 – present);

 

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, Transamerica Partners Portfolio (“TPP”), Transamerica Partners Funds Group (“TPFG”) and Transamerica Partners Funds Group II (“TPFG II”) (2014 – 2018);

 

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, Transamerica Income Shares, Inc. (“TIS”) (2014 – 2015);

 

Director, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”) and Transamerica Fund Services, Inc. (“TFS”) (2014 – present);

 

  121   Director,
Massachusetts
Fidelity Trust
Company
(2014 – present);
Director, Aegon
Global Funds
(2016 – present);
Director –
Akaan-Aegon,
S.A.P.I. de C.V.
(financial
services joint
venture in
Mexico)
(2017 – present)
Director,
Mongeral Aegon
Seguros e
Previdencia S.A.
(2019 – present);
and Director,
Mongeral Aegon
Investimentos

 

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Name and Age   Position(s)
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length
of Time
Served*
   Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Funds in
Complex
Overseen
by Board
Member
  Other
Directorships
Held By
Board Member
Marijn P. Smit (continued)           

Senior Vice President, Transamerica Retirement Solutions LLC (2012 – present); Trust Officer, Massachusetts Fidelity Trust

 

Company (2014 – present); President, Investment Solutions, Transamerica Investments & Retirement (2014 – 2016);

 

Vice President, Transamerica Premier Life Insurance Company (2010 – 2016);

 

Vice President, Transamerica Life Insurance Company (2010 – 2016);

 

Senior Vice President, Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company (2013 – 2016);

 

Senior Vice President, Transamerica Retirement Advisors, Inc. (2013 – 2016);

 

and President and Director, Transamerica Stable Value Solutions, Inc. (2010 – 2016).

      Ltda.
(2018 – present)
Alan F. Warrick
(72)
  Board Member   Since
2012
  

Board Member, TF, TST and TAAVF (2012 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2012 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2012 – 2015); Senior Advisor, Lovell Minnick Equity Partners

 

(2010 – present); Retired (2010).

  116   N/A

INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS

Sandra N. Bane
(68)
  Board Member   Since
2008
  

Retired (1999 – present);

 

Board Member, TF, TST and TAAVF (2008 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2008 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2008 – 2015); Board Member, Transamerica Investors, Inc. (“TII”) (2003 – 2010); and Partner, KPMG (1975 – 1999).

  116   Big 5 Sporting
Goods
(2002 – present);
Southern
Company Gas
(energy services
holding
company)
(2008 – present)

 

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Name and Age   Position(s)
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length
of Time
Served*
   Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Funds in
Complex
Overseen
by Board
Member
  Other
Directorships
Held By
Board Member

INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS — continued

Leo J. Hill
(64)
  Lead Independent Board Member   Since
2002
  

Principal, Advisor Network Solutions, LLC (business consulting) (2006 – present);

 

Board Member, TST (2001 – present);

 

Board Member, TF (2002 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2007 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2002 – 2015);

 

Board Member, TAAVF (2007 – present);

 

Board Member, TII (2008 – 2010); Market President, Nations Bank of Sun Coast

 

Florida (1998 – 1999); Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Barnett Banks of Treasure Coast Florida (1994 – 1998);

 

Executive Vice President and Senior Credit Officer, Barnett Banks of Jacksonville, Florida (1991 – 1994); and Senior Vice President and Senior Loan Administration Officer, Wachovia Bank of Georgia (1976 – 1991).

  116   Ameris Bancorp
(2013 – present);
Ameris Bank
(2013 – present)
David W. Jennings
(74)
  Board Member  

Since

2009

  

Board Member, TF, TST and TAAVF (2009 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2009 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2009 – 2015); Board Member, TII (2009 – 2010); Managing Director, Hilton Capital Management, LLC

 

(2010 – present); Principal, Maxam Capital Management, LLC (2006 – 2008); and Principal, Cobble Creek Management LP (2004 – 2006).

  116   N/A
Fredric A. Nelson III
(63)
  Board Member   Since
2017
  

Board Member, TF, TST and TAAVF (2017 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2017 – 2018);

 

  116   N/A

 

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Name and Age   Position(s)
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length
of Time
Served*
   Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Funds in
Complex
Overseen
by Board
Member
  Other
Directorships
Held By
Board Member

INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS — continued

Fredric A. Nelson III (continued)           

Chief Investment Officer (“CIO”), Commonfund (2011 – 2015); Vice Chairman, CIO, ING Investment Management Americas (2003 – 2009);

 

Managing Director, Head of U.S. Equity, JP Morgan Investment Management (1994 – 2003);

 

Managing Director, Head of Global Quantitative Investments Group, Bankers Trust Global Investment Management (1981 – 1994).

       
John E. Pelletier
(56)
  Board Member   Since
2017
  

Board Member, TF, TST and TAAVF (2017 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2017 – 2018); Director, Center for Financial Literacy, Champlain College (2010 – present);

 

Co-Chair, Vermont Financial Literacy Commission with Vermont State Treasurer (2015 – 2018); Chairman, Vermont Universal Children’s Higher Education Savings Account Program Advisory Committee (2015 – present);

 

Founder and Principal, Sterling Valley Consulting LLC (a financial services consulting firm) (2009 – 2017); Independent Director, The Sentinel Funds and Sentinel Variable Products Trust (2013 – 2017);

 

Chief Legal Officer, Eaton Vance Corp. (2007 – 2008); and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (2004 – 2007), General Counsel (1997 – 2004), Natixis Global Associates.

  116   N/A
Patricia L. Sawyer
(70)
  Board Member   Since
2007
  

Retired (2007 – present);

 

President/Founder, Smith & Sawyer LLC (management consulting) (1989 – 2007);

 

Board Member, TF and TST (2007 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (1993 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2007 – 2015); Board

 

  116   Honorary
Trustee, Bryant
University
(1996 – present)

 

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Name and Age   Position(s)
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length
of Time
Served*
   Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Funds in
Complex
Overseen
by Board
Member
  Other
Directorships
Held By
Board Member

INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS — continued

Patricia L. Sawyer (continued)           

 

Member, TII (2008 – 2010); Board Member, TAAVF (1993 – present); and Trustee, Chair of Finance Committee and Chair of Nominating Committee (1987 – 1996), Bryant University.

       
John W. Waechter
(68)
  Board Member   Since 2005   

Partner, Englander Fischer (2016 – present);
Attorney, Englander Fischer (2008 – 2015);

 

Retired (2004 – 2008); Board Member, TST (2004 – present);

 

Board Member, TF (2005 – present);

 

Board Member, TAAVF (2007 – present);

 

Board Member, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2007 – 2018);

 

Board Member, TIS (2004 – 2015); Board Member, TII (2008 – 2010); Employee, RBC Dain Rauscher (securities dealer) (2004); Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer, William R. Hough & Co. (securities dealer) (1979 – 2004); and Treasurer, The Hough Group of Funds (1993 – 2004).

  116   Board Member,
Operation PAR,
Inc. (non-profit
organization)
(2008 – present);
Board Member,
Remember
Honor Support,
Inc. (non-profit
organization)
(2013 – present)
Board Member,
WRH Income
Properties, Inc.
(real estate)
(2014 – present);
Board Member,
Boley PAR, Inc.
(non-profit
organization)
(2016 – present)

 

*

Each Board Member shall hold office until: 1) his or her successor is elected and qualified or 2) he or she resigns, retires or his or her term as a Board Member is terminated in accordance with the Trust’s Declaration of Trust.

 

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OFFICERS

The mailing address of each officer is c/o Secretary, 1801 California Street, Suite 5200, Denver, CO 80202. The following table shows information about the officers, including their year of birth, their positions held with the Trust and their principal occupations during the past five years (their titles may have varied during that period). Each officer will hold office until his or her successor has been duly elected or appointed or until his or her earlier death, resignation or removal.

 

Name and Age   Position    Term of Office
and Length of
Time Served*
  Principal Occupation(s) or Employment
During Past Five Years
Marijn P. Smit
(47)
  Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer    Since 2014   See Interested Board Members Table Above.
Christopher A. Staples, CFA
(50)
  Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Advisory Services    Since 2005  

Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Advisory Services, Transamerica Funds and TST (2007 – present); TET (2017 – present);

 

Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Advisory Services (2007 – 2015), TIS;

 

Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Advisory Services, TAAVF (2007 – present);

 

Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Advisory Services, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2007 – 2018);

 

Director (2005 – 2019), Senior Vice President (2006 – present), Senior Director, Investments (2016 – present), Chief Investment Officer, Advisory Services (2012 – 2016) and Lead Portfolio Manager (2007 – present), TAM;

 

Director, TFS (2005 – 2019);

 

Trust Officer, Massachusetts Fidelity Trust Company (2010 – present); Registered Representative (2007 – 2016), TCI; Registered Representative, TFA (2005 – present).

Thomas R. Wald, CFA
(60)
  Chief Investment Officer    Since 2014  

Chief Investment Officer, Transamerica Funds, TST and TAAVF (2014 – present); TET (2017 – present);

 

Chief Investment Officer, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2014 – 2018);

 

Chief Investment Officer, TIS (2014 – 2015);

 

Director (2017 – present), Akaan Transamerica, S.A. de C.V., Sociedad Operadora de Fondos de Inversión, Director (2019 – present); Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, TAM (2014 – present);

 

Chief Investment Officer, Transamerica Investments & Retirement (2014 – present); Director, Transamerica Funds Services, Inc. (2019 – present); and Trust Officer, Massachusetts Fidelity Trust Company (2015 – present).

Vincent J. Toner
(50)
  Vice President and Treasurer    Since 2014  

Vice President and Treasurer, Transamerica Funds, TST and TAAVF (2014 – present), TET (2017 – present);

 

Vice President and Treasurer, TPP, TPFG and TPFG II (2014 – 2018);

 

Vice President and Treasurer, TIS (2014 – 2015);

 

 

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Name and Age   Position    Term of Office
and Length of
Time Served*
  Principal Occupation(s) or Employment
During Past Five Years
Vincent J. Toner (continued)           

Vice President (2016 – present), Treasurer (2016 – 2019), Vice President, Administration and Treasurer (2014 – 2016), TAM;

 

Vice President, Administration and Treasurer, TFS (2014 – present); Vice President (2016 – present), Transamerica Capital, Inc.; Trust Officer (2015 – present), Massachusetts Fidelity Trust Company.

Francine J. Rosenberger
(53)
  Chief Compliance Officer    Since 2019   Chief Compliance Officer, Transamerica Funds, TST, TET and TAAVF (2019 – present); Chief Compliance Officer (2019 – present), TAM; General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Fund Chief Compliance Officer, Steben & Company, Inc. (2013 – 2019).
Molly Possehl
(42)
  Anti-Money Laundering Officer    Since 2019   Anti-Money Laundering Officer, Transamerica Funds, TST, TET and TAAVF (2019 – present); Anti-Money Laundering Officer (2019 – present), TAM; Assistant General Counsel, Transamerica Life Insurance Company/Aegon USA (2013 – present); Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer and Fraud Officer, Transamerica Life Insurance Company/Aegon USA (2015 – present); Attorney, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer (Annuity products), Transamerica Life Insurance Company/Aegon USA (2006 – 2015).
Erin D. Nelson
(43)
  Chief Legal Officer and Secretary    Since 2019   Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, Transamerica Funds, TST, TET and TAAVF (2019 – present); Assistant General Counsel II and Assistant Secretary, TAM (2019 – present), Assistant Secretary (2019 – present, TFS; Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, ALPS Advisors, Inc. (2015 – 2019).

Timothy Bresnahan
(52)

  Senior Counsel and Assistant Secretary    Since 2020  

Assistant Secretary, TET (2019 – present); Secretary, TET (2019); Senior Counsel, TAM (2008 – present)

Peter Sattelmair
(43)
  Assistant Treasurer    Since 2018  

Assistant Treasurer, Transamerica Funds, TST and TAAVF (2018 – present);

 

Director, Fund Administration, TAM (2014 – present).

 

*

Elected and serves at the pleasure of the Board of the Trust.

 

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PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AND QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS

(unaudited)

A description of the Transamerica Funds’ proxy voting policies and procedures is available in the Statement of Additional Information of the Funds, available without charge upon request by calling 1-888-233-4339 (toll free) or on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov.

In addition, the Funds are required to file Form N-PX, with their complete proxy voting records for the most recent 12 months ended June 30th, no later than August 31st of each year. The Form is available without charge: (1) from the Funds, upon request by calling 1-888-233-4339; and (2) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Each fiscal quarter, the Funds will file with the SEC a complete schedule of their monthly portfolio holdings on Form N-PORT. The Funds’ holdings as of the end of the third month of every fiscal quarter, as reported on Form N-PORT, will be publicly available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov within 60 days of the end of the fiscal quarter.

You may also visit the Trust’s website at www.transamerica.com for this and other information about the Funds and the Trust.

Important Notice Regarding Delivery of Shareholder Documents

Every year we send shareholders informative materials such as the Transamerica Funds Annual Report, the Transamerica Funds Prospectus, and other required documents that keep you informed regarding your Funds. Transamerica Funds will only send one piece per mailing address, a method that saves your Funds money by reducing mailing and printing costs. We will continue to do this unless you tell us not to. To elect to receive individual mailings, simply call a Transamerica Customer Service Representative toll free at 1-888-233-4339, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday-Friday. Your request will take effect within 30 days.

 

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NOTICE OF PRIVACY POLICY

(unaudited)

Your privacy is very important to us. We want you to understand what information we collect and how we use it. We collect and use “nonpublic personal information” in connection with providing our customers with a broad range of financial products and services as effectively and conveniently as possible. We treat nonpublic personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

What Information We Collect and From Whom We Collect It

We may collect nonpublic personal information about you from the following sources:

 

 

Information we receive from you on applications or other forms, such as your name, address, and account number;

 

 

Information about your transactions with us, our affiliates, or others, such as your account balance and purchase/redemption history; and

 

 

Information we receive from non-affiliated third parties, including consumer reporting agencies.

What Information We Disclose and To Whom We Disclose It

We do not disclose any nonpublic personal information about current or former customers to anyone without their express consent, except as permitted by law. We may disclose the nonpublic personal information we collect, as described above, to persons or companies that perform services on our behalf and to other financial institutions with which we have joint marketing agreements. We will require these companies to protect the confidentiality of your nonpublic personal information and to use it only to perform the services for which we have hired them.

Our Security Procedures

We restrict access to your nonpublic personal information and only allow disclosures to persons and companies as permitted by law to assist in providing products or services to you. We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your nonpublic personal information and to safeguard the disposal of certain consumer information.

If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy, please call 1-888-233-4339 on any business day between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Eastern Time.

Note:        This Privacy Policy applies only to customers that have a direct relationship with us or our affiliates. If you own shares of our funds in the name of a third party such as a bank or broker-dealer, its privacy policy may apply to you instead of ours.

 

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Customer Service: 1-888-233-4339

1801 California St., Suite 5200 Denver, CO 80202

Distributor: Transamerica Capital, Inc.

www.transamerica.com

 

LOGO

In an effort to reduce paper mailings and conserve natural resources, we encourage you to visit our website, www.transamerica.com, to set up an account and enroll in eDelivery.

Transamerica Funds are advised by Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. and distributed by Transamerica Capital, Inc., Member of FINRA

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Item 2:

Code of Ethics.

 

  (a)

The Registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to its principal executive officer, principal financial officer, and any other officers who serve a similar function.

 

  (b)

The Registrant’s code of ethics is reasonably designed as described in this Form N-CSR.

 

  (c)

During the period covered by the report no amendments were made to the provisions of this code of ethics.

 

  (d)

During the period covered by the report, the Registrant did not grant any waivers, including implicit waivers, from the provisions of this code of ethics.

 

  (e)

Not Applicable.

 

  (f)

The Registrant has filed this code of ethics as an exhibit pursuant to Item 13(a)(1) of Form N-CSR.

 

Item 3:

Audit Committee Financial Experts.

The Registrant’s Board of Trustees has determined that Sandra N. Bane, and John W. Waechter are “audit committee financial experts,” as such term is defined in Item 3 of Form N-CSR. Ms. Bane, and Mr. Waechter are “independent” under the standards set forth in Item 3 of Form N-CSR. The designation of Ms. Bane, and Mr. Waechter as “audit committee financial experts” pursuant to Item 3 of Form N-CSR does not (i) impose upon them any duties, obligations, or liabilities that are greater than the duties, obligations and liabilities imposed upon them as a member of the Registrant’s audit committee or Board of Trustees in the absence of such designation; or (ii) affect the duties, obligations or liabilities of any other member of the Registrant’s audit committee or Board of Trustees.

 

Item 4:

Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

 

                    Fiscal Year Ended 10/31          
(in thousands)
 
          2020      2019  

        (a)        

   Audit Fees              $1,346                        $1,445              

        (b)

   Audit Related Fees(1)      $11                $48              

        (c)

   Tax Fees(2)      $284                $158              

        (d)

   All Other Fees(3)      $61                $64              

 

  (1) 

Audit-Related Fees represent assurance and related services provided that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the financial statements including review of documents and issuances of consents related to Securities and Exchange Commission Form N-IA filing of the funds comprising the Registrant

  (2) 

Tax Fees represent tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice services provided in connection with the review of the distributions for excise tax purposes, fiscal year end taxable income calculations and certain fiscal year end shareholder reporting items on behalf of the funds comprising the Registrant.

  (3) 

All Other Fees represent service fees for analysis of potential Passive Foreign Investment Company and N-14 merger items.

 

  (e)(1)

Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures. Generally, the Registrant’s Audit Committee must preapprove (i) all audit and non-audit services performed for the Registrant by the independent accountant and (ii) all non-audit services performed by the Registrant’s independent accountant for the Registrant’s investment adviser, and certain of the adviser’s affiliates that provide ongoing services to the Registrant, if the services to be provided by the accountant relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Registrant.


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The Audit Committee may delegate preapproval authority to one or more of its members. The member or members to whom such authority is delegated shall report any preapproval decisions to the Audit Committee at its next scheduled meeting.

In accordance with the Procedures, the annual audit services engagement terms and fees for the Registrant will be subject to the preapproval of the Audit Committee. In addition to the annual audit services engagement approved by the Audit Committee, the Audit Committee may grant preapproval for other audit services, which are those services that only the independent accountant reasonably can provide.

Requests or applications to provide services that require separate approval by the Audit Committee will be submitted to the Audit Committee by both the independent accountant and the Registrant’s treasurer, and must include a joint statement as to whether, in their view, the request or application is consistent with the Securities and Exchange Commissions’ rules on auditor independence.

Management will promptly report to the Chair of the Audit Committee any violation of this Procedure of which it becomes aware.

 

  (e)(2)

The percentage of services described in paragraphs (b) through (d) of this Item that were approved by the audit committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X for fiscal years ended 2020 and 2019 was zero.

 

  (f)

Not Applicable.

 

  (g)

Not Applicable.

 

  (h)

The Registrant’s Audit Committee has considered whether the provision of non-audit services that were rendered to the Registrant’s Adviser, and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the Adviser that provides ongoing services to the Registrant that were not pre-approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X is compatible with maintain the principal accountant’s independence.

 

Item 5:

Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

The following individuals comprise the standing Audit Committee: Sandra N. Bane, Leo J. Hill, David W. Jennings, Frederic A. Nelson, John E. Pelletier, Patricia L. Sawyer and John W. Waechter.

 

Item 6:

Schedule of Investments.

 

  (a)

The schedules of investments and consolidated schedules of investments are included in the Annual Report to shareholders filed under 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.


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Item 9:

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

Not applicable

 

Item 10:

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the Registrant’s Board of Trustees that have been implemented since the Registrant last provided disclosure in response to the requirements of this Item.

 

Item 11:

Controls and Procedures.

 

  (a)

The Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer evaluated the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures within 90 days of this filing and have concluded that the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”)) are appropriately designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Registrant in the reports that it files on Form N-CSR (a) is accumulated and communicated to Registrant’s management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure, and (b) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the rules and forms adopted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

  (b)

The Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer are aware of no change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Registrant’s most recent fiscal half- year 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)

Any code of ethics, or amendment thereto, that is the subject of the disclosure required by Item 2, to the extent that the registrant intends to satisfy the Item 2 requirements through filing of an exhibit. The Registrant’s code of ethics (that is the subject of the disclosure required by Item 2(a)) is attached.

 

  (a)(2)

Certifications pursuant to Section  302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Separate certifications for Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act, are attached.

 

  (a)(3)

Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c 1 under the Act sent or given during the period covered by the report by or on behalf of the registrant to 10 or more persons. Not applicable.

 

  (a)(4)

Change in the registrant’s independent public accountant. Not applicable.

 

  (b)

Certification pursuant to Section  906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. A certification for Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the 1940 Act, is attached. The certification furnished pursuant to this paragraph is not deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to liability of that section. Such certification is not deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except to the extent that the Registrant specifically incorporates it by reference.


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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.

 

                   Transamerica Funds
      (Registrant)
      By:    /s/ Marijn P. Smit
         Marijn P. Smit
         Chief Executive Officer
         (Principal Executive Officer)
      Date:        January 4, 2021

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

 

                  By:    /s/ Marijn P. Smit   
      Marijn P. Smit   
      Chief Executive Officer   
      (Principal Executive Officer)   
     Date:    January 4, 2021   
     By:    /s/ Vincent J. Toner   
      Vincent J. Toner   
      Treasurer   
      (Principal Financial Officer)   
     Date:        January 4, 2021   


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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.   Description of Exhibit
   
13(a)(1)   Code of Ethics for Principal Executive and Principal Financial Officers
13(a)(2)(i)   Section 302 N-CSR Certification of Principal Executive Officer
13(a)(2)(ii)   Section 302 N-CSR Certification of Principal Financial Officer
13(b)   Section 906 N-CSR Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer